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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1953
Page
1
Christmas Greeting from The Independent
The Independent extends holiday wishes to readers for a happier peaceful world and blessings from Him whose birth is celebrated. It expresses hope that kindness, faith, and neighborliness guide everyone through the days ahead across all ages and statuses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Independent
Soldiers Christmas at First Army posts across Northeast
Soldiers across the First Army Area will enjoy a Christmas of peace and joy with ample food entertainment and rest. Generals message thanks the present truce and wishes health and happiness for the season. Many service members will be home on leave in states from Maine to Rhode Island while others stay on post to decorate chapels parade grounds and host children from nearby communities. Santa arrives by helicopter or vehicle distribution of toys and treats marks a season of giving amid duties on base and in the All Soldier Christmas Show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teny
Withers A. Burress
First Army
New York
New Jersey
Connecticut
Maine
Vermont
New Hampshire
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Christmas at Fort Jay Fort Island First Army Helps Needy
Soldiers at Fort Jay on Governors Island plan a peaceful Christmas with 50 orphans from New York City dine in the two consolidated mess halls. Cub Scouts will ferry to four NYC hospitals to deliver gifts funded by their own earnings. Festivities include dances shows songs and church services with free food hot drinks and war cheers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Jay
Governors Island
N Y
First Army
New York City
Clam Cases Dominate Municipal Court Session
Judge Gardi ner R. Deering presided as clam cases led Friday’s municipal court. Phippsburg residents Emile Van Smith Ira Alley and Bath residents Arthur Delano Clinton Cunningham pleaded guilty to digging dams in a closed area and faced fines or suspended penalties. Albert Gray of Phippsburg was found guilty after waiving a hearing and appealed to Sagadahoc Superior Court. Chester McMahan of Woolwich pleaded guilty to drunken driving and received $100 fine plus costs and 30 days probation. A 16-year-old Richmond boy pleaded guilty to malicious mischief and juvenile delinquency, with the case placed on file as a first offense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gardiner R. Deering
Emile van Smith
Ira Alley
Phippsburg
Arthur Delano
Clinton T. Cunningham
Bath
Deering
Albert Gray
Edward W. Bridgham
Richmond
Bennett Innocent On Driving Charge
Frank S. Bennett Jr., 23, of Brunswick, was found innocent in municipal court on a drunken driving charge. He pleaded not guilty through attorney Edward W. Bridgham and was cleared by Recorder Arthur D. Dolloff after a two hour hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennett
Christmas Party at Wesley Church
Wesley Church holds its annual Christmas party Friday at 6 30 pm inviting children youths adults and friends. A tree will be decorated and gifts under 25 cents placed under it marked for boy girl man or woman then distributed after the program. Carols story behind them refreshments and a filmstrip "Christmas Around The World" will be shown. All are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley Methodist Church
Sarita
Recruiters Ease Air Force Pilot Entry Rules
MSgt. Jesse O Kershner announced that high school graduates may now apply to pilot USAF aircraft, removing the previous two-year college requirement. Local Bath Recruiting Station at Bath Post Office offers guidance from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse O. Kershner
U. S. Army
Air Force
United States Air Force
Bath
The Biggest Bucks Club Draws More Maine Hunters
Outdoor readers report rising membership in the Biggest Bucks Club started in 1949 by the Development Commission. Enrollment climbed to 1154 this year with deer records high, as hunters target bucks over 160 pounds live weight, earning a scarlet and gold shoulder patch and a signed membership card.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Development Commission
Woods
Commissioner of Fish and Game
Maine
Pickup Truck Breaks Through Ice on Pond at Goddard's
A 15 year old drove a light pickup onto the Goddard pond ice at about 10 pm and broke through the surface. A tow crew removed the vehicle. about 75 dollars in damage was reported to the truck. No injuries were stated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goddard's Pond
Storehouse for Fish and Game Opens in Augusta
The Department of Inland Fisheries and Game completes a new one story L shaped storehouse on Federal Street. The Warden Division moves from cramped quarters to dedicated space with two storage sections. Warden Wendall Symes leads the project. formal acceptance and dedication are set for spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta
Department of Inland Fisheries and Game
Federal Street
Wendall Symes
Drive Two for One Is the Watchword for March of Dimes
Sagadahoc County faces uncertain aid needs for 1954 as local volunteers report four patients helped last year with two still requiring support. The county chapter says it is $750 in debt after the national unit redirected $3,000 for emergencies. Executive director Otho James Hicks visited with W. S. Newell, longtime president of United Seaman's Service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sagadahoc County
Mr. Brooke
National Foundation For Infantile Paralysis
Sagadahoc
Harold Rubin
Sagadahoe County
Brooke
Otho James Hicks
New York
United Seaman's Service
W. S. Newell
Newell
First Federal SA Declares A Three Per Cent Dividend
The First Federal Savings and Loan Association of Bath has declared a dividend at three percent per annum for all savings and investment members. President Edward W Bridgham says the mutual institution had a fine year with gains in all areas and emphasizes flexible home mortgage plans, open end mortgages, and insurance of savings to $10,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Savings and Loan Associations
Bath
Savings and Investment
Board of
J. Frank Hunt
Mutual Savings Association
Edward W. Bridgham
Bridgham
First Federal Savings
Mutual Savings
Youngsters Surprise Mrs. Warren With Christmas Tree
Maine Employment Office interviewer Lewis Warren, homebound in Bath, now in Memorial Hospital, surprises from neighborhood children who crafted a Christmas tree and ornaments. Mrs Warren, a longtime caregiver to the kids, receives the heartfelt gift as her son Captain Herbert Warren of the U. S. Air Force, recently back from Korea, visits Cheyenne and Georgia duty bases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Warren
Maine Employment Office
Bath
Meadowway
Memorial Hospital
Warren
Phyllis White
Capt
Georgia
Charlotte's Pupils Enjoy Real Party
The Christmas party for Charlotte's School of Dancing members drew nearly 300 children and mothers to the VFW hall. A large tree held gifts handed out by Donald Watt plus Miss Florence Fullerton and Miss Sandra Sprankle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte
School of Dancing
V.F.W. Hall
Donald Watt
Florence Fullerton
Sandra Sprankle
Donna Swain
Sharon Holbrook
Betsy Goldstein
Paula Lassard
Kathleen Drost
Richard Delano
Sally Favor
Doris Ann Puppo
Fay Pye
Taffy Robinson
Adele Watt
Ethel Blake
Sadie Fogg
Majestic Christmas Tree At Hyde Home
A 50 foot spruce Christmas tree at Hyde Home for Crippled Children is lit with about 250 colored lights and a top star. Trimmed annually by Edward J. McMann with help from Central Fire Station drivers Fred Pecci Willard McCabe Newell Swain Walter Longley Bath Iron Works crew and Charlie Shaw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hyde
Edward J. McMann
Central Fire Station
Fred Pecci
Willard McCabe
Newell Swain
Walter Longley
Bath Iron Works
Charlie Shaw
Elks' Party at Hyde Home Highlighted Graduate Honors
The Hyde home hosted an Elks party recognizing a resident completing a master’s in speech therapy and set to graduate from B. VU. in June. The event noted sponsorship by Bath lodge as part of the celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ELKS
Hyde
B. VU
Bath lo@ge
Bomber crash relief for Wilson family in Agana Guam
Rev Dr David L Wilson and wife hear on radio of B29 crash at Agana Guam and learn their son Cuthbert Wilson and family are safe. The couple once lived on officers row near the crash site where the bomber fell. Their son in law Lieutenant Commander Douglas G Todd and wife Evelyn Trott, with three children, had lived nearby but moved to El Cerrito California. Todd works in civilian life as a professional. Todd’s mother Mrs Fred Trott of Marshall Avenue reports relief. A similar incident occurred a year earlier in the same area with another plane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David L. Wilson
Douglas G. Todd
Evelyn Trott
el Cerrito
Calif
Todd
Wilfred Trott
Marshall Avenue
Garden club members visit Togus to brighten veterans
Bath Garden club members under the Hospital Service of the National Foundation of Garden Clubs visited the Veterans Hospital at Togus on Thursday. They brought 25 trimmed Christmas trees, 12 to 15 inches tall, and will help decorate halls and wards. Participants included Mrs. Eastham Guild, Mrs. Melvin Henderson, Mrs. Bowen Torrey, and Mrs. Seth S. Mullin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath Garden Club
National Foundation of Garden Clubs
Veterans Hospital
Togus
Garden Club
America
Eastham Guild
Melvin Henderson
Bowen Torrey
Seth S. Mullin
Five Cases Heard In Municipal Court
Five cases were heard before Judge Gardiner R. Deering in Monday's session. James Smith of Brunswick Naval Air Station pled guilty to drunken driving on Route 196 at Topsham and paid 100 dollar fine plus 9.10 dollars in costs. Raymond E. Lammers of Litchfield pleaded guilty to failing to stop for a stopped school bus and paid 10 dollar fine plus 5.70 dollars costs. Royal Thompson of Woolwich withdrew an innocent plea and pleaded guilty to petty larceny from W T Grants. he was sentenced to 10 days in jail, suspended, and placed on three months probation. Two intoxication cases were heard. one paid 5.70 dollars costs and was discharged, the other must pay 5 dollar fine plus 6.60 dollars costs or face 15 days in jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank S. Bennett, Jr
Brunswick
Vine Street
Bennett
Edward W. Bridgham
Bath
Arthur D. Dolloff
Maud E. Martin
Portland
Arthur Chapman
Woolwich
Gardiner R. Deering
James Smith
Brunswick Naval Air Station
Topsham
Raymond E. Lammers
Litchfield
Royal Thompson
W. T. Grants
Christmas Service at Wesley Church in Advent Worship
Christmas Sunday service at Wesley Methodist Church began at 10 30 with naves adorned by greens candles and a creche. The Wesley choir performed Hallelujah Chorus and Edward Butterfield sang O Holy Night for offerings as three children received baptism. Grandmother Mrs Lillian Johansen attended with the families. Mrs RN Dale plans a trip to Birmingham Michigan for the holidays with Dr and Mrs Brewster Sedgwick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley Methodist Church
Charles Sherman
Wesley Choir
Edward Butterfield
Lucinda Eva Quinn
John Quinn
Claudia Ann Jewell
Warren Harding Jewell
Warren Jewell
Lillian Johansen
Christmas Party by Mrs Wetherbee School of Dance
Mrs Madelyn Wetherbee hosted three ballroom dancing classes at Central Church parish house last Wednesday. Each class featured patronesses, aides, and refreshments with a grand march led by Suzanne King and Teddy Musenden. Prizes for novelty dances went to pairs including Martha Ellen Shepard Dickson Drake and Beverly Reed William McElman. gifts and favors were exchanged as pupils received their presents. The school recesses for holidays with sessions resuming in January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madelyn Wetherbee
Central Church Parish
Perty
Wena
Evenin
Baer Connard
Omar King
Bertram Reed
Donald Burkhardt
Albert Thompson
Dickson
Drake
Ey McElman
Bruce
Suzanne King
Teddy Mussenden
Martha Ellen Shepard
Dickson Drake
Bevery
Reed
William McEl
John A. Greene, Jr
George Carey
Raleigh Glynn
Kenneth Humphries
C. Mayo, Jr
Reginald Farnham
Merton Bradway
Harold Graffam
Alexander Luke
Jack Preney
David Church
Robert Bradway
David Hum
Richard Towle
Dennis Ring
Donald Kelley
Ee Blanchard
Peter Keley
Carolyn Thompson
Peter Kelley
Sally Grindell
Verna Watts
Wetherbee
Little Maine Rambler Show A Great Success
Gary Meister and his Little Maine Ramblers staged a highly successful benefit at Morse High School to aid needy children for Christmas. Over 800 youngsters attended as teachers helped, with admission in food items toys and money. Proceeds valued by Capt. Jessie Jones, praised by Superintendent Lor ing R. Addison and Chief Frank L. Moriarty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gary Meister
Little Maine Ramblers
Morse High School
Salvation Army
Jessie Jones
Gary
Loring R. Addison
Frank L. Moriarty
Capt
Winter Street Auxiliary Plans Christmas Party
The Ladies' Auxiliary of Winter Street church will hold its annual Christmas party at 7 30 Tuesday evening. Gifts will not be exchanged. Part of the evening will involve helping decorate the Nativity pageant. Members are asked to bring canned goods jellies or vegetables for holiday philanthropic work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Winter Street Church
Tribute in Egyptian Glassware Display
A fragment notes a form of tribute composed of Egyptian glassware. The description mentions a ray mn 36 and references to coli isypt C.y part of the tribute, suggesting a ceremonial offering or collection item in an archival context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.y Co
Bath school health council hears on exams and fluoridation
At the Bath School Health Council meeting in Morse High School library President Mrs. Isaac Singer presided. Dr. John F. Dougherty examined 246 freshmen and sixth seventh graders for heart irregularities, resulting in 10 parent notices. State Trooper Boudreau warned of high crash tolls and the cost of violations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath School Health Council
Isadore Singer
Morse High School
Marjorie Boucher
John F. Dougherty
Boucher
Esther Hawley
Lions Club
Singer
State Health and Welfare Department
Tibbetts
Ashley
Bath
Herman Boudreau
State Police Safety Division
Boudreau
Sagadahoc County Holds Second in Bond Sales Ranking
Sagadahoc county ranked second in Maine Savings Bonds sales at the November 30 mark. Its 11 months total across bond types reached 468000 dollars, 90.8 percent of the 1953 quota. Only York county surpassed it with 101.3 percent, while Knox county followed at 81.3 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sagadahoc County
Maine
Sagadahoc
York County
Knox County
Christmas Visit From Hart ford Family
Mr and Mrs Richard Thomas and daughter Linda of East Hartford Conn will arrive Thursday to spend Christmas weekend with Mrs Thomas parents Mr and Mrs John O Witham of 30 Highland Street They will host a family dinner on Christmas Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Thomas
Linda
East Hartford
Conn
Thomas
John O. Witham
Highland Street
December PTA meeting discusses audiometer and Driver Ed
Tuesday evening's PTA meeting in D and Washington was well attended. Vice President Mrs Hutchins opened the session with reports on purchasing an audiometer and the need for a Driver Education course, both referred to the school committee. A clown show at Morse High on January 21 was announced. Attendance and dental banners were won by local primary classrooms, followed by a Christmas program and gift exchange. Refreshments were arranged by a volunteer committee. The next meeting is January 21.
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Washington P.T.A
Velyn Hutchins
Morse High School
Mary Brown
Dike
Marian Clark
Washington
Harriett Frye
Lena Charpentier
Joseph Sonia
Judith
Roxanne Legard
Barber Shop
Clifford Legard
Arthur Bourque
Reginald Cyr
Frank Ozella
Leno Charpentier
Herman Coombs
Lorena Anderson
Domenic Cardosi
N. L. Horridge
Stanley Hutchins
Health report lists several contagious diseases in local towns
The Maine Health and Welfare weekly report for Saeees county shows Bath with two chickenpox cases, one German measles, and one streptococcal nasopharyngitis. West Bath one streptococcal nasopharyngitis. Woolwich two chickenpox. plus a note that Mrs. Jason A. Merrill of 204 Washington Street left for Bethlehem, Pennsylvania to visit her daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Philip Wysor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saeees County
State of Maine Department of Health and Welfare
Bath
West Bath
Woolwich
Jason A. Merrill
Washington Street
Bethlehem, Pa
Philip Wysor
Crossword Puzzle Clues and Cryptoquote Challenge
A mixed word puzzle page presents across and down clues for a traditional crossword, plus a cryptoquote puzzle with a substitution code. The page includes a quotation by Milton and a banner credit to Klog Features Syndicate.
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Milton
Klog Features Syndicate
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