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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1949

Page

7

Center Street School Closes As Winter Term Opens

The Center Street school is closed with fires drawn water off and power shut. Students will relocate to other buildings including Huse school where an annex is being added. The 1837 brick seminary site has a history as a school and fire station redevelopment.

Center Street Huse John Tucker Center Male and Female Seminary Peleg Wordsworth Sarah E. Hyde Second Advent Church Shepard Street

School building to reopen as fall enrollment rises

The ancient and wholly unfit for school purposes building will have to be reopened again next Fall as a school. Increased enrollment of pupils with inadequate school housing will force this step.

New Year's Eve Ball Patron List Named for Morse Gym Event

Mrs. William F. Mussenden Jr. announces patrons for the Junior Hospital League New Year's Eve Ball at Morse High gym. Patrons include George F. Cary Jr., Duncan McInnes, A. M. Main Sr., Ralph E. Crocker, Harry F. Morin, Earl L. Wade, Boyd L. Bailey, Rodney E. Ross Jr., Sidney L. Eaton and Eleanor E. Oldis. Gordon Howe’s orchestra will play from 9 to 1, with all proceeds aiding Memorial hospital.

William F. Mussenden, Jr Junior Hospital League Morse High Gymnasium George F. Cary Duncan McInnes A. M. Main Ralph E. Crocker Harry F. Morin

Winter Lynx Grow Snowshoe Tufts on Feet

In winter the lynx develops tufts of hair on its feet that function as snowshoes, helping it travel across deep snow.

Brooks Daden Brooks Wed At First Baptist Church

The wedding of Sarah Isabella Daden and Alvah Delton Brooks occurred Friday at the First Baptist Church Elm Street. Officiating were Rev L B Hinman and Rev Charles R Sims. Attendants included Mrs Robert McKenzie matron of honor and Rev Charles Brooks best man. A reception followed at 3 Washburn Street with gifts noted, including a bronze lamp from Hyde Memorial Home staff. The couple planned a New York wedding trip and reside at 3 Washburn Street.

Sarah Isabella Daden Alvah Delton Brooks First Baptist Church Elm Street Brooks Hyde Memorial Ome Broad Street Alexander McDonald Wiscasset L. B. Hinman Portland Charles R. Sims Vinal King Eden Richard A. Klimoff Salvation Army Robert McKenzie Roxbury Alice Mae Preble Donald Preble Charles Brooks Wilton John Murphy Carlton Murphy Sebasco Pearl Grace Mary Martha Raymond Robert Brooks T. G. Brooks Lincoln Ansel Jewett Woolwich Edith Crown Aot

Has Kell engagement announced for Joan Haskell

Mr. and Mrs. Norman E. Haskell of Harvard Massachusetts announce the engagement of their daughter Joan to Cadet Charles Lewis Butler son of Mrs Elizabeth Whipple Butler of Grand Rapids Michigan and Lee M Butler of Scarsdale New York Mrs Haskell is the former Lillian A Mason of Bath Maine Miss Haskell is a Winchester High School graduate who attended Colby College Cadet Butler is a Grand Rapids Central High School graduate who attended Grand Rapids Junior College He is a member of the United States Military Academy class of 1950 at West Point No date for the wedding has been set.

Norman E. Haskell Harvard Mass Waterville Joan Charles Lewis Butler Elizabeth Whipple Butler Grand Rapids Mich Lee M. Butler Scarsdale N. Y Haskell Lillian A. Mason Bath Winchester High School Winchester Colby College Butler Central High School Grand Rapids Junior College United States Military Academy West Point

Christmas Programs At Central Grammar School

Central Grammar School hosts Christmas programs featuring carols, a radio play Dickens style presentation, and student performances by mixed grades. Notable participants include Donna Guynn, Sherry Grindell, Janet Cohen, and many others with musical solos and a Santa Claus theme.

Central Grammar School Ertine Lewis Sherry Hersom Santa Claus Donna Guynn Mother Marie Freeman Betty Joan Pouliot Jack David Potter Rita Mary Talbot Patsy White Sherry Grindell Janice Gilmore Patricia Everett Elizabeth Marble Coral Marshall Long Dickens Janet Cohen Robert Keen Priscilla Lewis Scrooge Richard Legasse Thaxter Trafton Bob Cratchet Albert White Marley Francis Perkins el Pata Cowen Leon Rouillard Paul Quintero Wayne—Fuller Jerry Doyle Cratchet Edine Pinkham Phillip Weybrandt Helen LeMont Barbara King Sylvia Bryant Agnes Cressey Winter Wonderland Ocarina Wayne Fuller Isabel Johansen Kateri Costain Ann Cohen Beverly Douglas Elaine Pinkham North Center Robert Boudreau Richard Talbot Jesse Allen, Jr

Gallagher King Wedding Saturday

Miss Edith Louise King daughter of Mrs Herbert S King of 71 Western Avenue and the late Mr King married Lawrence Roscoe Gallagher in a double ring ceremony at Winter Street Congregational church Saturday at 11 AM Rev Joseph O Purdue officiated before a small immediate family gathering Mr and Mrs Robert E Durgan attended the couple Gallagher is son of Mr and Mrs Thomas R Gallagher of 75 Lincoln Street and works at Bakelite Co

Edith Louise King Herbert S. King Western Avenue Mr. King Lawrence Roscoe Gallagher Joseph O. Purdue Winter Street Congregational Church Robert E. Durgan Mr. Gallagher Thomas R. Gallagher Lincoln Street The Bakelite Co Bowham D. T. Johnson Hunter Village Lodge Masons Electa Bishop Schoolhouse Lida Baker David Hutchins Linda Hackett Virginia Lammers Robert Curtis James Vandermeer Martha Wallace Frederic Cheney Hans__Lammers Barry Hutchins Dennis Purington Cleveland Curtis Berlin N. H Judy Connors Harry Prout Wendall Heenie Richard Henley Belfast Henley Ora Titcomb Hampden Paul Titcomb Eddie Beverley Silver Springs Linwood Hackett Harry Mosher Wiscasset Warren Douglas Boothbay Jacob Barter Maxwell Marriner Richmond Edward James Suzane Freeport Alfred Johnson Bangor Emily Rideout Augusta Milton Given Avery Fides, Jr Deborah Louise Gardiner General Hospital Margaret Miller Bancroft House Nellie Cobb Dorothy Dickinson Raymond Rendall Richard Bello Roxbury Mass Jean Bath John Lemont Bowdoinham Ridge Ralph Purington

Wesley Church Adults Enjoy Christmas Party

The Wesley church Men's club sponsored a Friday evening Christmas party for adults. Walter E. Upham led games while Helen Follett read poetry. A Christmas tree and joke gift exchange delighted attendees, followed by refreshments. The group hopes for more social evenings like this.

Wesley Church Walter E. Upham Helen Follett

Holderness Thompson Engage at Bath

Mrs. Alice M. Pottle of 7 Huse Street announces the engagement of her daughter Barbara Jean Holderness to Edward Thompson son of Mr and Mrs Edward Thompson of West Bath. Holderness attended Morse High and works as a Bath waitress. Thompson attended Morse, served two years in the U S Navy and works at the Bridge Texaco station.

Alice M. Pottle Huse Street Barbara Jean Holderness Edward Thompson West Bath Miss Holderness Morse High School Bath Thompson Morse U. S. Navy Bridge Texaco

Jams Jellies and Marmalade for Young Children

Guidance on giving jams jellies and marmalade to young children. Suggests a teaspoon or two at breakfast and occasionally at lunch or supper if used moderately. Emphasizes moderation and suitability for toddlers.

Weeks Street School Yule Pageant Delights Parents

Weeks Street school pupils presented a Christmas play "Christmas Eve At the Sign of the Golden Dragon" with many named performers from grades seven to five. Artwork was by Neal Hagerthy. Carol singing followed led by Mrs. Leslie Stairs and Mrs. Alva Donnell. A recent school sale funded a moving picture projector and thanks were extended to the participating families.

Weeks Street School Sebastian Wallace Plant Mollie Joan Hawkes Mary Brown Carolagerthy Nancy Young Patsy Morse David Rush Jacqueline Purdy Shirley Ricker Jonathon Leslie Stairs Alva Donnell

Bath Opera House Foundations Underway for Theater Addition

Work has begun on a foundation for an 18 by 32 foot single story addition to the Bath Opera House west of the present entrance. The project adds rest rooms, a manager's office, a candy counter, storage, a modernized lobby with ticket office, new theatre seating, interior repainting, a stage setting, and two extra exits. Completion is expected in two to three months with work mainly at night and in mornings. a Boston contracting firm holds the contract.

Bath Opera House Boston

Huse School Pupils Receive Candy Bags

Candy bags were distributed to every pupil at Huse School on Thursday afternoon. The bags were prepared by Huse P T A members led by Mrs. Evelyn Percy. Bags were also sent to the Old Ladies home and the Plummer Home for the Aged. Grade seven students Alvera Pecci Shirley Ketchum Judy Watts Lillian Allain Carol Gowell Louise Munsey Julie Cummings Patty McFarland and Anne Freeman assisted in finishing the bags.

Huse School Huse P.T.A George Lacy Russell Austin Harold Darling Esther Billington Grace Bonsey Joseph Pecci Charles T. Small Norman Adams Evelyn Percy Old Ladies’ Home Plummer Home For Alvera Pecci Shirley Ketchum Judy Watts Lillian Allain Carol Gowell Louise Munsey Julie Cummings Patty McFarland Anne Freeman

Inner Wheel Hosts Annual Christmas Party at Mrs Murphy Home

Inner Wheel met at Mrs. G Thomas Murphy’s home for its annual Christmas party. Greetings from overseas clubs and former members were read. An exchange of gifts occurred. Mrs Earl Farnham led the program. Warren Raynes sang, and all joined in carols. Tea was poured by Mrs William S Newell.

Inner Wheel G. Thomas Murphy Earl Farnham Warren Raynes William S. Newell

New Year Eve Ball by Junior Hospital League

The New Year's Eve Ball at Morse High gym will run from nine to midnight on Saturday evening, not nine to one as previously stated. The event is hosted by the Junior Hospital League and will be held in the Morse High gymnasium.

Junior Hospital League Morse High Gymnasium

ISouth Street School Christmas Program Highlights

The South Street School presents a Christmas program featuring selections like Away In a Manger and White Christmas. Performers include Grade IV soloists Barbara Guynn and Jane MacGregor, with a choir and numerous Grade II to V participants and piano solos by Yvonne Henderson, Ellen Low, and others.

Sangre Statins Gloria Swearingen Santa Claus Barbara Theresa Roy Charlene Guynn Joan Dy Bell Judith Lesier Frances Everett Carol Henderson Ellen Low Yvonne Henderson Rudolph the Rednosed Reindeer Jane MacGregor Paul Guerrette Ston Mark Monroe Leonard Smith Billy Hennessey Bruce Weybrant Peter Francisco Eugene Ward John Larrabee Edward

Bath Iron Works 1949 Christmas Gift Checks

About 1200 Bath Iron Works employees received $5 Christmas gift checks on December 22 1949. The Independent Brotherhood of Shipyard Workers praised management for the gesture and sent a letter of appreciation to J M Conley Jr director of personnel in Bath Maine.

Bath Iron Works Corp Independent Brotherhood of Shipyard Workers Bath Maine J. M. Conley, Jr Herman F. Coombs Kenneth L. Snowden

Aerial type bomb causes early morning fright in Elm area

Residents along Middle street near Oak and Winter streets heard a loud explosion between seven and 7 30 Thursday evening. A bright flash accompanied the report and a fireworks casing used in Fourth of July celebrations was found in Rev. LaForest Hodgkins yard. Origin and culprits remain unknown.

Middle Street Oak Winter Streets LaForest Hodgkins Central Congregational Church

Fasten Buttons Correctly to Save Wear and Care Time

Guidance urges securing buttons and fastenings properly from the start to prevent loosening during wear, washing, and ironing. Emphasizes durable attachment to extend garment life and reduce upkeep.

Anniversary and community notices from Bowdoinham area

A Bowdoinham community page lists anniversaries and social events. Families like Hunters and Curtises mark milestones. lodge and chapter offices are noted. Christmas programs at Bishop schoolhouse feature pupils and local residents attend with gifts and refreshments.

Local Students Named In Calendar of Farmington Teachers College

Miss Mary Fida student at Fryeburg Academy and Miss Annie Fides associated with Farmington State Teachers College appear in a regional college calendar noting affiliations with Belley Island and Donald Mathieson.

Donald Mathieson Belley Island Mary Fid Fryeburg Acaden Annie Fides Farmington State Teacer's

Engagement announced for Glenda Scrivener

Mr. and Mrs. George E. Graham of Elsinore Avenue announce the engagement of their daughter Mrs. Glenda Scrivener to Maynard W. D. of the United States Navy Academy. Guests at a recent dinner party included Jessie E. Smith and others from Bath and Orono. No date has been set for the wedding.

George E Graham Elsinore Avenue Glenda Cay Scrivener Morse High School Chillicothe Ohio Dow Choate School Wallington Conn Bonda College Alpha Delta Phi Tran Unity Lewis Hotel Wasington D. C Jessie E. Smith Monmou Maynard W. D United States Nay Academy Robieatham Orono Nathan Watson Kathy Bath

Benders Were Something Los Angeles Be In Antiquity

An article notes an ancient festival in Alexandria Egypt during the second century B C. J Arthur Patch McKinley of the University of California unearthed evidence of Bacchic rites. Revelers dragged wine containers through streets while a caravan was drawn by 600 men carrying 300 gallons of wine.

Los Angeles Aandria Egypt B.C J. Arthur Patch McKinley University of California

Mold Gelatin Salad or Dessert Served With Custard Sauce

Mold flavored gelatin is prepared in an eight inch square pan and cut into cubes. It can be served as a salad on shredded greens with sour cream dressing or as a dessert with soft custard sauce.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Senter'’s, Inc Alexander Daden Mrs. Brooks New York Washburn Street New Year's Day First Federal Savings2“Loan Association NTS Cel Niue Central Grammar Enhaal Owavvua Donald Black David Boudreau Arthur Douglas, Jr Lance Fuller Francis Libby Christine Lewis Gordon Sirois Walter Hunt Wesley Church Party Isouth Street Bath Iron Works North St Bath, Maine Avery Fides Forest Fides Georgie Fides Scott Oe Eo Louis Bi Joseph Thomas E. Dewey Sing Sing Danny Kaye Technicolor Sun Gene Kelley Frank Sinatra Betty Garret Audrey Trotter Richard Baseheart Wile Box
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