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Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Dec 25, 1952

Page

4

Richmond Christmas Ball crowns school King and Queen

King and Queen nominees at Richmond school will be crowned at a Christmas Ball Friday night from 9:30 to 1:30 with Gordon Howe's orchestra. Winners picked by student vote announced by Richard Spear. Contestants include Clarence Fickett Ernest Williams Walter Varney and others. Queen candidates listed.

King and Queen of George McCosh Queen Lohin Small Patricia McDermott Charlotte Ed Maxine Waltz Marilyn Schools Camille Cloutier Georgia Moeller Jean Meserve Jeanette Brunswick Naval Air Station Rumford Chiefs Bates Manufacturing Lewiston Booster Club

Mrs Clara Frod Ames Funeral in Richmond

Services for Mrs Clara Frod Ames were held at Roberts Funeral Home with Rev Jesse J Starr officiating. Bearers included Frank Bishop Carl Anderson Winfred Witham James E David and Winfred E Witham Jr all of Philadelphia. Burial was in Oak Hill Cemetery Auburn. Mrs Ames died suddenly December 16 at her Main Street home. She widow of Fred A Ames and came to Richmond from Auburn about 15 years ago born in London England December 2 1860 surviving cousins only. She was the oldest member of the Ideal Home Corner Club and one of Richmonds oldest residents.

Clara F. Ames Clara Frodsham Ames Roberts Funeral Jesse J. Starr Frank Bishop Carl Anderson Winfred Witham James E. David Winfred E. Witham, Jr Philadelphia Oak Hill Cemetery Auburn Ames Main Street Fred A. Ames Richmond London England Ideal Home Corner Club

Elks Plan New Year’s Eve House Party at Elks Home

Bath lodge of Elks organizes its annual New Year’s Eve party at the Elks Home on Wednesday December 31 with dancing from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. a floor show headlined by Betty Gribben and special acts Kay Watson and Norman Christian. The event is a potluck style party with guests invited for the year and unescorted ladies not admitted. Committee members include Gilbert Hughes Gardner Rogers Brian M Jewett John Sturtevant Percy Kingsbury Maurice Owen and Ernest Kingsbury. Special lighting will turn the interior into a modern night club and doors are first come first served.

Bath Lodge of Elks Elks Betty Gribben Gilbert Hughes Gardiner Rogers Brian M. Jewett John Sturtevant Percy Kingsbury Maurice Owen Ernest Kingsbury Kay Watson Norman Christian Augusta

Winter storm snarls city streets with snow and sleet

Snow rain and sleet hit the city in the season's worst storm to date. About an inch of snow made main highways hazardous Monday night into Tuesday. No accidents were reported. Highway crews salted intersections and hills. Blade plows began scraping slush Tuesday morning to clear principal streets. Ponds will be rough when surfaces freeze after rain.

Highway Department Arthur Avery

Birth rate peaks in 25 years at 26.6 per 1000

The 1947 U S birth rate reached 26.6 per 1 000, the highest level in about a quarter century, signaling a postwar baby boom.

U. S

Bridge Academy students stage two one act plays

George Lemarr delivered 1500 pounds of suckers to Atlantic Fish Co Boston Mass. Bridge Academy students presented two one act plays in the auditorium the evening of 9. Casts list many named roles including Rose, Tarola Aus me w Alleen, Nancy Bourgois, Mart Martin, Martie Bailey, Ian the Lump, Millard Lance, The Policeman, Wayne Battler, Sandy Carver, Barbara Potter, Mrs Cryer, Carolyn Thayer, Given Carver, Betty Monroe, Dolores, Ella Knowlton, Miss Gray, Anna Tobey, Miss Mitch icki Allen.

George Lemarr Atlantic, Fish Co Boston Mass Bridge Academy Ed - Rose Farver Sandy Carver Barbara Potter

Durgan Committal Services Held at Pine Grove Cemetery

Ulysses S Durgan 85 died December 13 in East Waterboro. Committal services were conducted December 16 at Pine Grove Cemetery West Dresden. He resided here for years after moving from Island Falls with his family and attended Dresden Mills Methodist Church. Survivors include daughters Mabel Brown Norway and Mrs George Bailey, and a son Reuben.

Durgan Pine Grove West Dresden Ulysses East Waterboro Island Falls Dresden Mills Middle Bridge Reuben Mabel Brown Norway George Bailey This Town

Pope Pius XII’s Christmas Message Attacks Modern Mechanization

Vatican City reports Pope Pius XII delivering his 14th Christmas message condemning the depersonalizing effects of modern mechanization. He criticizes East and West during the cold war, describes the “Army of the poor” and pleads for aid to the afflicted, urging individuals and nations to unleash a flood of help.

Vatican City Pius XII Christ

Pre Christmas travel rates remain light in Maine

Maine travel before Christmas was below typical holiday levels due to a midweek holiday and a storm. State Police and the Maine Turnpike Authority noted icy highways until midday, Greyhound reported light travel, Boston and Maine buses ran with sections added, trains added extra sleepers and coaches, and the Flying Yankee departed in two sections. Northeast Airlines said flights were heavily booked.

Portland Maine Maine Turnpike Authority Greyhound Boston Boston and Maine Railroad Northeast Airlines

Former Bath Couple Remembers Bath Folks With Cards

Captain and Mrs. Russell S. Hitchcock, now in Holland, write that Bath Independent readers keep them in touch with friends from Bath Iron Works days. Their card features Hendrick Avercamp’s 300 year old winter landscape, noting similar weather in The Hague.

Russell S. Hitchcock Holland Hitchcock Navy Maine Bath Iron Works Hague Bureau of Ships of Navy Department Hendrick Avercamp Hitchcocks

Sea horses raise young in exterior pouches says society

The National Geographic Society notes sea horses carry their young in external pouches. Males wear the pouch and nurture the offspring, a distinctive reproductive trait among these fishes.

The National Geographic Society

Similarities Noted Between Egyptian Law and Gospel Passages

The statement identifies striking parallels between ancient Egyptian legal writings and portions of the Gospels, suggesting shared themes or literary motifs. It notes the presence of similar laws, moral instructions, and rulings across both traditions, inviting comparative textual study.

Why Did the Angels Sing at the First Baptist Service

The First Baptist church pastor John Reedy sermons on Luke 15 10 about joy in heaven over one sinner who repents The Georgetown Central school Christmas program featured students from grades 1 to 8 with songs plays and a pageant The Robinhood Tea Room hosts tame raccoons fed by visitors until a fatal final season fire in Georgetown Center sparks civic reflection and district pride Personal items note Mr and Mrs Charles Kelley and son Melvin leaving town

First Baptist Church John Reedy Christ Reedy Georgetown Central School Charles ‘Kelley Alonzo Thibodeau Santa Janice Evelyn Pinkham Donna Elmer Tibbetts Santa Claus Gail Furbish Brenda Penley Woodie Gray Patty Clark Jolly Old Saint Nicholas Robinhood Bath Portland Boston Georgetown Center Georgetown Charles Kelley Melvin

Friends and relatives gather during holidays at Georgetown Center

A long list of local residents visit Georgetown Center over the holidays including Beatrice Bouton Elizabeth Harris and Ruth Patterson. The piece notes Mrs Mae Hagan recent hospital stay and Pyt Clayton Healds army furlough with details of his upcoming transfer. Also mentions corrections about water work at Middle Dyke Farm and a visit from Warren S Todd.

Georgetown Center Joseph F. Higgins Warrens. Todd Stoneham Mass Joseph Higgins Carroll Powers Robinhood Mae Hagan Maine General Hospital Portland Beatrice Bouton Elizabeth Harris West Georgetown Farmington Addie Moulton Augusta Ralph Davis Flora Campbell Bath Tommy Hutchins North Edgecomb Campbell Christine Williams Bath National Bank Louise Peterson Parvis Charbazi Colby College Ruth Patterson Pyt Clayton Heald Fort Devens Harry H. Heald Georgetown Indiantown Gan Penn Harrisburg Fort Lawton Washington State Alvah Reynolds John W. McArthur Crocker Simpson Middle Dyke Farm

Golfs His Age in Austin by 66 Year Old Red Gober

Red Gober, 66, shoots 63 on three rounds this year and qualified with 63 for the national public links tournament. A former Pacific Coast League baseball player with Los Angeles in 1911 12 13, he combines powerful wrists with a wide open stance and a three quarter backswing to drive past 250 yards and outwork opponents.

Austin Tex Oldsters Red Gober Gober Los Angeles

Lion Deaths Start Probe In Gir Forest Bombay

Indian wildlife experts assess the scene after ten Asiatic lions were found dead in the Gir Forest sanctuary with no visible wounds. Officials launch an inquiry to see if disease caused the deaths. The government had earlier issued water provisions to protect the about 200 lions amid a drought four months ago.

Bombay Gir

Plimsoll line named for Samuel Plimsoll guides ship safety

The Plimsoll line marks how deeply a ship may sink under permissible loads and is named after Samuel Plimsoll who advocated marine safety measures in nineteenth century Britain.

Plimsoll Samuel Plimsoll

Political silence before 1836 presidential campaigns

The era saw few public appearances or statements by U. S. presidential candidates on controversial political issues. Spokesmen and friendly journals largely shielded candidates from direct engagement with contentious topics.

U. S

Tigers Name Ted Gray New AL Player Representative

Ted Gray is named by the Detroit Tigers to succeed Fred Hutchinson as the team's designated representative in the American League. Hutchinson shifts to managerial duties, guiding the Tigers from the dugout.

Ted Gray The Tigers Fred Hutchinson

Christmas events and visits in Five Island area

A miscellaneous shower for Miss Jeanette Pinkham at the library hall announced a surprise for her upcoming marriage to Cpl. Donald Hopkins of Bath now in Germany. The note lists attendees, gifts, and refreshments, plus a church Christmas program with a Bible Readers pageant and a watch night service. Numerous local residents and visitors are mentioned with holiday greetings and prior engagements.

Library Hall Jeanette Pinkham Cpl Donald Hopkins Bath Germany Miss Pinkham Neighbor Club Eugene Reynolds Alvah Reynolds Robinhood Veral Georgetown Central School Santa Claus Herald Angels John Reedy Carol Cochrane Tommy Watson Edith Moore Billy Collins Gerald Pierce Franklin Pinkham Gordon Pinkham Karen MacGillivary Ronald Pinkham Carol Steward Wayne MacGillivary Wisemen Kenneth Pinkham Keith MacGillivary Victor Pinkham Harland Pinkham Jimmie Davis

Bears Safe By Dam Site Hungry Horse

A family of black bears wandered near Hungry Horse Dam as hunters sought safer spots during the big game season. Officials noted the dam area as a permitted refuge from hunting, making it one of the few places where bears could roam without risk this period.

Mont Hungry Horse

Yew breaks British Empire weightlifting record in Singapore

Singapore featherweight Chay Weng Yew, 24, totalled 705 pounds at the Amateur Weightlifting Federation championships to set a new British Empire mark. He also earned a point for the colony in the Olympics and defended a title for the third time.

Singapore Chay Weng Yew Chay

Pupils Host Music Supervisor With Fine Program

Central Grammar grade seven pupils staged a holiday program for Bath schools music supervisor Mrs Anna Reed. Kings and attendants appeared in costume with a celestial choir, Mother Mary, solos and duets, a cowboy song, a radio style Dickens scene, a Red River Girl square dance, and a Santa talk. Participants included Raymond Bishop Chester Horne Edwin Mitchell Dorothy Doyle Marjorie Hill Ellen Low Dicky Moody Nancy Ryder Joan Marsh Barbara Adams Patricia Parks Gail Newman Patty Guynn Tom Toothaker and many others. Ice cream and refreshments followed, supplied by the North Center PTA.

Central Grammar Anna Reed Bath Schools Heavenly Choir Mother Mary Kings Raymond Bishop Chester Horne Edwin Mitchell David Pinkham Bernard Briggs Robert Legard Nancy Ryder Joan Marsh Christie McLeod Barbara Adams Jean Belanger Rita Vaillancourt Marjorie Hill Patty Guynn Beverly Ramsay Patricia Parks Dorothy Doyle Mary Ellen Low Dicky Moody Red River John Haley Fred Scrooge Sam Trott Marley Dick Simard Gail Newman Donald Thayer Louis Allain Frey Gagne North Center Pta

Veteran oil driver confined to home after infection

Wallace Jenkins of 13 Huse street a veteran oil driver for over 30 years is confined to his home with blood poisoning from stepping on a rusty nail three weeks ago. Known as Jenks he recalls early days without pumps or automatic refineries and describes heavy daily oil deliveries. He hopes to return to his route with Acme Supply Co. by the first of the year and invites friends to write.

Wallace Jenkins Huse Street Wallace Jenks Mr. Jenkins Acme Supply Co

Varnum Engagement Announced in Maine Town

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Varnum of Dresden announce the engagement of their eldest daughter Janet to Eugene Howard, son of Mr. and Mrs. Emery Howard of Boothbay Harbor. Janet attended Middle Road School and Bridge Academy and works at Bath Cleansers & Dyers. Eugene attended Boothbay Harbor schools and works at Sample's Shipyard in Boothbay Harbor.

Robert Varnum Dresden Janet Eugene Howard Emery Howard Boothbay Harbor Varnum Middle Road Bridge Academy Bath Cleansers & Dyers Howard Sample's

Central Church Annual Tea Event Summary

Central Church hosts its annual tea featuring readings and songs. Performances include In The Manger He Is Lying by Judith Ashe and Mabel Ashe with selections What Christmas Means by John Preble and Long Years Ago by Sally Grindell, plus gifts for the Christ Child.

Judith Mabel Ashe John Preble Sally Grindell Christ Child Judith Ashe

Bath Woman Flying to Scotland on Holiday Flight

Bath resident Mrs. Boardman, employed by Congress Sportswear Co., is on a Christmas day flight home from Scotland after a grounding in Iceland Newfoundland and Canada. Her husband Mr. Boardman works at Bath Iron Works.

Iceland Newfoundland Canada Boardman Congress Sportswear Co Mr. Boardman Tthe Bath Iron Works

Remark on Correcting Perceived Value of High Living

A speaker quips that many confuse the high cost of living with the living cost itself. The remark points to misread priorities and social pretensions behind expenses and lifestyle expectations.

Bessie

Judge Deering Shows Men Christmas Spirit

Bath municipal court Saturday morning witnessed leniency as Judge Gardiner R. Deering suspended fines and jail terms for eight men on the eve of Christmas. Offenders from Auburn Sebago Lake Bath and a Coast Guardsman paid only costs or had sentences suspended. Forrest Manchester of North Windham faced a $100 fine and $5.15 costs for operating under the influence, with related license charges placed on file.

Bath Gardiner R. Deering Auburn Sebago Lake Wiscasset Coast Guardsman Forrest Manchester North Windham

Tea Honors Prospective Bride Sullivan Pinson Engagement

Mrs. Carl H. Pinson hosted a tea at her West Street home for Miss Lillias J. Sullivan, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John T. Sullivan of Rockport, whose engagement to Carl H. Pinson Jr. was announced. Guests included out of town visitors Edwin E. Pinson III and Frank Francisco. A June wedding is planned.

Carl H. Pinson West Street Lillias J. Sullivan John T. Sullivan Rockport Carl H. Pinson, Jr Carl J. Severin South Portland Edwin E. Pinson, Jr North Edgecomb Joseph R. Melrose Archie Wishart Bath Sullivan Mitchell School Pinson Bath Iron Works Edwin E. Pinson Hollywood Beach Florida Frank Francisco U. S. A. Corps South Frank E. Francisco Foster Point

Coggeshall Funeral Held Thursday Afternoon

Funeral services for George E. Coggeshall were conducted Thursday at two o'clock from the Curtis Funeral Home on Washington street with Rev. Richard J. Schaper of ee Street church officiating. Bearers were Arthur Johnson Harold Rogers Swanton Wyman and Max Leavitt. Burial followed in the family lot at Oak Grove cemetery.

George E. Coggeshall Curtis Funeral Home Washington Street Richard J. Schaper Ee Street Church Arthur Johnson Harold Rogers Swanton Wyman Max Leavitt Oak Grove Cemetery

Bartlett Jane A Funeral Rites Held at Local Residence

Funeral services for Jane A Bartlett were held Wednesday afternoon at 1 30 from the Arthur F Mayo and Son Funeral Residence 819 High Street with Rev J Lyal Cahlhoun pastor of the Nazarene church officiating Bearers were Frank Freeman Clifford Slocum William Gilman and James Chambers in Oak Grove.

Jane A Bartlett Arthur F. Mayo & Son High Street J. Lyal Cahlhoun The Nazarene Church Frank Freeman Clifford Slocum William Gilman James Chambers Oak Grove

Funeral for Harry L Libby Held Friday

Funeral services for Harry L Libby were conducted Friday afternoon at two from Curtis Funeral Home with Harold L Allen of Corliss Street Church officiating. Bearers were Hershel Libby Carroll Libby Isaac Libby Walter Rice Douglass Lyford and Chester Verrill. Burial took place in the family lot at Oak Grove.

Harry L Libby Curtis Funeral Home Harold L. Allen Corliss Street Hershel Libby Carroll Libby Isaac Libby Walter Rice Douglass Lyford Chester Verrill Oak Grove

Funeral for Mrs Annie L Chase At North Edgecomb Church

Funeral for Mrs Annie L Chase was held Sunday afternoon at two at the North Edgecomb Congregational church with Rev Laforest Littlefield officiating. Bearers were Leon Dodge Fred Bryant Drummond Giles Walker Boardway and Evan Chase. Burial followed in the family plot at North Edgecomb cemetery.

Annie L. Chase North Edgecomb Congregational Church Laforest Littlefield Leon Dodge Fred Bryant Drummond Giles Walker Boardway Evan Chase North Edgecomb Cemetery

Funeral for Mrs Margaret L Curtis Held at Home

Funeral service for Mrs Margaret L Curtis was held Tuesday afternoon at her home with Mrs Evelyn Young, Christian Science reader, officiating. Bearers were Herman Shepard, Charles Shepard, Kerie Francher and Carl Albee. Burial was in Oak Grove. Eniwetok consists of about 30 narrow land strips rising no more than 16 feet above the Pacific.

Margaret L. Curtis Curtis Funeral Home Evelyn Young Christian Science Reader Herman Shepard Eniwetok Pacific

Della Tibbetts Adams 1862 194? Dies at 1364 Washington Street

Della Tibbetts Adams aged 90 widow of Henry L. Adams died Friday at her Bath home after years of illness. Born January 16, 1862 in Bath, she lived in Damariscotta and Bath, worked as a store clerk, and was a member of Beacon Street church and Crystal Chapter OES. Survived by daughter Myra D Adams of Bath and son Albert T Adams of Rockland. she had lived with them recently.

Della Tibbetts Adams Henry L. Adams Washington Street Bath Albert and Sarah Kennerson) Tibbetts Old Bath High School Alumni Association Beacon Street Church D. T. Percy & Sons Beehive Albert T. Adams Rockland

Mrs Jane Bartlett Dies After Illness At 69 In Maine

Mrs Jane A Bartlett wife of Elijah Bartlett of Sebasco Estates Phippsburg died Monday morning after a long illness at her daughter Helen Freeman 704 High Street She was 69 born March 28 1893 in Phippsburg daughter of Alexander and Elizabeth Coffin Survived by husband a son Jeremiah five daughters two brothers three sisters seven grandchildren eight great grandchildren and numerous relatives

Jane A. Bartlett Elijah Bartlett Sebasco Estates Phippsburg Helen Freeman High Street Bartlett Alexander and Elizabeth Wallace Coffin Jeremiah Jennie Bradshaw Mabel Slocum Rockland Mass Evelyn Dodge Etta Bartlett Bath Alexander Walter Coffin Helen York South Portland Amelia Wallace West Point Adella Gilman

Mrs Annie Chase 60 dies at North Edgecomb home

Mrs. Annie L. Chase 60 wife of George A. Chase died at her North Edgecomb home Thursday evening. Born June 1, 1892 to James and Susan Colby, she was a member of the Eastern Star of Wiscasset and Edgecomb grange. Survived by husband, two sons Raymond and John, daughter Katherine Owen, brothers James R. Colby, Arthur A. Colby, and Percy R. Colby, sister Adessa Boudin, five grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Annie L. Chase George A. Chase North Edgecomb James Susan Preble Colby James R. Colby Rochester N.Y Arthur A. Colby Exeter N.H Percy R. Colby York Adessa Boudin Edgecomb

Mrs. Margaret L. Curtis Dies at 96 in West Bath

Margaret L. Curtis, 96, died early Sunday at her daughter’s home in West Bath where she had lived for 20 years. Born February 5, 1856 in Bowdoin to James and Martha Huntington, she attended the First Church of Christ Scientist, Bath. Survived by daughters Mrs. Ernest Purington and Mrs. Kenneth L. Patterson of West Bath, three grandsons Kenneth C. Patterson, Roland F. Patterson, Leslie A. Patterson, and three great grandchildren.

Margaret L. Curtis Ernest Purington West Bath Curtis Bath Bowdoin James Martha Huntington Kenneth L. Patterson Kenneth C. Patterson Roland F. Patterson Leslie A. Patterson

Aggie Nora Sprague Dies at 67 in Bath Home

Aggie Nora Sprague aged 67 died at her home 133 Front Street Thursday. Born in Boothbay Harbor February 15, 1885 she was daughter of William Garey. Survived by husband Harry Sprague. Funeral Saturday at Curtis Funeral Home Bath Washington Street with Harold L. Allen pastor officiating. Bearers listed. burial in family lot in Bath.

Aggie Nora Sprague Front Street Boothbay Harbor William Garey Harry Sprague Bath Curtis Funeral Home Washington Street Harold L. Allen Corliss Street Baptist Church Chester Howe Asa Wallace Murtaugh Huse Martin Carter Leon Kelley, Jr Fred Hersom

Identifying Ophir as Solomon's Source Across Africa

The claim has surfaced that Ophir, the source of King Solomon's gold, lies in Africa perhaps near Mozambique, once a Portuguese colony. Proponents note geographic clues and ancient trade routes while skeptics urge caution until more evidence emerges.

Ophir Solomon Africa Portugese Mozambique

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