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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1949

Page

8

Christmas Pageant and Community News at Center School

A Center school wing program directed by Mrs. Mary Whiverere featured a Christmas pageant with plays and songs by students including A Naughty Little Mouse and Stori Bobby Doughty. The event closed with gifts, treats, and greetings from Rev. Eunice Shaw. Winneganee P.T.A. meets Jan 3. schools reopen Jan 3 after Christmas break.

Center Seti Mary Whiverere Mary Anne Eyeeue Neversnanerseress Marilla Totman Arthur Moore Rudolph Victoria Blaisdell Laura Lib Nancy Senecal Tac Frost Dudley Harrington Sally Rainey Cristmas Owen Totman Harry Doughty Mother Judy Moore Bobby Doughty Santa Henry Doughty Norma Blaisdell Sally Rainey Paris Victoria "Blaisdell Laura Libby Boyd Harrington Thomas Totman Eunice B. Shaw Redbank Village Portland Seal Harbor Hancock County Winneganee P.T.A Winneganee Maude Lincoln Santa Claus Ree

Christmas visits and gatherings in local families

Mrs. Frank Cutting hosts Christmas dinner. Patricia Seavey visits from townston with her parents and Mrs. Harold Seavey. Elmer Hilton and West Point guests at the Harringtons. Mark Harrington drives visitors home. Gordon Alden hosts Christmas dinner for Nordlund and Gessner families. Willard Blair and Raymond Campbell host Christmas. Euen Winslow informs family trip to Virginia and Florida. Norman Markham hosts family Christmas tree party. Betty Harper of Portland visits Edward Hawkes family for the holidays.

Maurice Blair Small Point Marilla Williams Brooklyn N. Y Thomas L. Totatd George Tevaoner Topsham J. Bradford Sprague Bessie Sprague Frank Faulkner Steuben Corliss Street Church Handel Messiah Robert Lowell University of Maine Alonzo Lowell Sebasco Estates Earle Perkins Washington, D. C Cranberry Point Elmer Rogers Bath Frank Cutting Patricia Seavey Townston Harold Seavey Elmer Hilton Everett Wallace West’ Point Arthur Harrington Carol Ann Schenectady Irving Harrington Ark Harrington Markarrington Gordon Alden Ida Nordlund John Edward Gessner Randy Willard Blair Raymond Campbell Euene Winslow Virginia Florida Norman Mark‘ham Markham Betty Harper Portland Edward Hawkes

Christmas Program At Woolwich School Delights Audience

A Woolwich Day's Ferry school Christmas program directed by Miss Agatha Lennox entertained Thursday afternoon. Student tableaux and recitations featured Joseph and Mary roles, carols, plays and dialogues performed by Carla Chase, David Allen, Kathleen Harris, Stephen Allen, Evelyn Crocker, and others. The program closed with a verse read by Carla Chase and familiar carols sung by the class.

Janet Thorpe Patricia Bean David Allen Carla Chase Santa Claus Sandra Smith Peter Reed Sandra Guptill Alberta Richard Kathleen Arris Guy Reed Evelyn Crocker Stephen Allen James Carter Virginia Richard Louise Harris Marion Holmes Raymond Harris Arthur Brown Linwood Harris Otty Harris Raymond Crocker Judy Richard Frank Hawes Wendell Creamer Hildreth Creamer Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer Martha David Olive Kathleen

Mildred Elizabeth Greenleaf Weds Paul Knight

The Christmas Eve ceremony united Miss Mildred Elizabeth Greenleaf of Arrowsic and Paul Stewart Knight of Bath at the Warner home on Middle street. Rev. Laforest E. Hodgkins officiated as the double ring rite with Mrs. Warner as matron of honor and Mr. Warner as best man. The couple will reside in Arrowsic.

Maurice J. Warner Middle Street Mildred Elizabeth Greenleaf Gilbert I. Greenleaf Arrowsie Paul Stewart Knight Maurice Knight Bath Laforest E. Hodgkins Central Congregational Church

Parker Head School Holiday Closure and Community Christmas Program

Parker Head School closed Thursday afternoon for holidays and reopens Jan 3. About 75 parents and friends gathered for a Christmas program featuring preschool recitations, songs, a play The King Who Abolished Christmas, and a Santa visit. Gifts, calendars, and view-master films complemented a church party and special music from regional performers.

Ruth Jane Gray Jimmy Ross Johnny Rollins, III Patty Paulin Patty Wyman Dale Mank Eva Hoar Rudolph Carole Mank JoAnna Nisket Bernard Wyman Robert Moore Lord Chamberlain Joseph Paulin Herald Robert Cushing Lewis Moore Howard Morong David Harrington Connie Lee Hoar Beryla Nisbet Carolyn Wyman Harriet Wyman Mary Moore Kenneth Paulin Bradley Rollins Warren Doughty Robert Gray Christian Santa Claus Charles Stevens Clarence Sheffield Cushman Man Mr. Simmons

Frates Rolls City High Bowling Single string record

Bath fire chief Richard J Benny Frates bowled a 182 in 10 strings for the Steeves team, breaking the city high single string mark previously 176 by Les Plant. The performance included three strikes and six spares as Frates opened a top season for high scores in the Tuesday Night League.

Richard J Benny" Frates Bath Park Frates Steeves Les Plant Don Stewart

Morse Victor Triumphs in Maine and New Hampshire Games

Morse defeated Lowell 42 41 after a close finish with Norway edging Lancaster New Hampshire. Gene Guilford sank a late floor goal as Norway claimed victory. Range noe Pembroke Maine won 29 18. Holiday guests included Harold Small family from Long Island visiting Mrs Myra Pennell. Pennells planned New Year’s trip home.

Philbrick Charlie Graham Norway Lancaster N. H Maine Gene Guilford Rangenoe Pembroke Mass Harold Small Norman David Long Island N. Y Mr. Pennell New York

Popham Beach Attendance Notes Seasonal Visits and Gatherings

About 35 townspeople attended the Christmas tree party at the Popham schoolhouse Thursday night with refreshments from Popham Circle. Santa was Herbert Sprague. visitors included families from Yarmouth Boston Woolwich and Bath. Residents and guests shared Christmas meals and holidays across Maine and New England.

Popham Circle Herbert Sprague Santa Claus Stanley Hyde Nancy Barbara Yarmouth Charles Bowers Boston Walter E. Sprague Spinney George Mains Everett George, Jr Beverly Wiscasset Leverett Welch Jesse Munsey Woolwich Llewellyn Oliver Popham Leon Fickett Sewall Prescott Winterport Marguerite McNulty Frank Irving Biddeford Frank Scott Portland Caswell Strout Holmes Fickett Skowhegan Irene Perry Minot Percy Marblehead Mass Pfe Richard Sprague Fort Bragg N. C Walter S. Sprague Edward Erskine Bath Ernest Oliver Archie MacLaughlin MacLaughlin Michele Keela May Wallace MacLaughlin Tenant's Harbor Guy Crowley Frank Ferrarra Frances Bridges Drea Walter Sprague Mr. Watts West Point

Muddy roads strain travel as frost recedes in Coxs Head area

The area around Coxs Head suffers rough travel as frost thaws and mud returns. Cars sink on Long Hill and near Carlson place, the mail car was mired twice last week, and others require towing. Gravel spreads help briefly, but ruts form when vehicles pass, freezing again by night. Community Christmas events are noted.

Long Hill Carlson Place Phippsburg Center Tanis Gobels Leslie Darling Herbert Doughty Richard B. K. MacLanathan England France Italy Florence Ralph Robinson West Bath Albert Thompson Small Point Nathaniel Percy Stanton C. Dozois Edward P. Thomas Edward and Frederick

Little-Bisson Wedding Monday at Saint Marys

Miss Phyllis M. Bisson daughter of Mr and Mrs Lucien Bisson of 648 High street wed Clifford C Little son of Prof and Mrs Noel Little of Brunswick in a single ring ceremony at St Marys church Rev John E Bellefontaine officiated. About 500 guests attended the reception at Moulton Union Brunswick as the couple plan to reside in Orono after a wedding trip to Canada.

Phyllis M. Bisson Lucien Bisson High Street Clifford C. Little Noel Little Brunswick John E. Bellefontaine St. Mary’s Church Moulton Union David Vachon Jeannine Bisson Dana Little Richard Bisson Melvin Henderson Jerome Drapeau Robert Perry Alice Avery Walter Saucier Old Town Bisson Little Morse High School Brunswick High School Bowdoin College University of Maine Canada Orono

Densmore Holmes Wedding Sunday in Grace Episcopal

Miss Christie Geneva Holmes, daughter of Mr and Mrs Francis W Holmes of East Brunswick, wed Bert ram James Densmore, son of Mr and Mrs Theodore R Densmore of Washington street in a Sunday 5 30 double ring ceremony at Grace Episcopal church. The couple reside at 1101 Washington street and plan a short wedding trip. The bride attended Brunswick High School and the groom Morse High School and served three years in the Navy.

Christie Geneva Holmes Francis W. Holmes East Brunswick Bertram James Densmore Theodore R. Densmore Washington Street Canon C. M. Tubbs Grace Episcopal Church Bernard Holmes Barbara Densmore Edward Cummings Densmore Brunswick High School Mr. Densmore Morse High School Navy

Hybrid seed dominance in 1949 corn acreage

About 67 million acres were in corn in 1949 and 78 percent were planted to hybrid seed. The prior year saw 75 percent hybrid plantings, indicating rising adoption of hybrid seed in corn farming.

Pudding Flavor Uses Orange and Lemon Peel Spice

Orange and lemon peels are scalded dried and ground into a coarse powder used to flavor sauces puddings and cakes.

Prevent Waste Waste Makes Want

Do not pare vegetables thickly or discard wholesome edibles. Do not drain away fat to prevent waste and conserve resources.

Christmas Tree Town Grows From Duluth Wood Chip Trade

Duluth area Christmas tree industry gathers a million or more small spruce trees yearly. Growers harvest tops and branches from bog spruces for sale to markets and seasonal display traders.

Duluth

Miss Worden Returns to Mercy Hospital After Visit

Miss Patricia Worden, a student nurse, returned to Mercy Hospital in Portland on Saturday morning after spending two days with her parents, Mr and Mrs Frederick Worden of 1495 Washington Street.

Patricia Worden Mercy Hospital Portland Frederick Worden Washington Street

Tip for Housewife to Protect Ironing Board Cover

A homemaking tip suggests slipping a discarded pillow case over the ironing board end when ironing non color fast fabrics to keep the board cover clean and protect the surface during pressing.

Primary Kaolin From North Carolina Used In Fine China

North Carolina provides the country’s primary kaolin, a ceramic mineral integral to high grade china. The pigment is valued for its purity and whiteness, aiding glaze clarity and strength in delicate tableware.

North Carolina China

Rogers Head South For Florida Winter Visit

Mr and Mrs Walter C Rogers of 663 Washington Street left Tuesday for West Palm Beach Florida to spend the winter with Mr Rogers parents Mr and Mrs Calvin W Rogers.

Walter C. Rogers Washington Street West Palm Beach, Fla Rogers Calvin W. Rogers

Weasel Fur Color Shifts With Seasons

The weasel shows a yellowish brown coat in summer and turns white in winter, a fur change known as ermine.

Vernon Miller Retires After 40 Years Service

Vernon W. Miller officially retired from Congress Shirt Co after 48 years of service. He completed duties April 6, having started in May 1899 when the firm was Fowle & Pecson's. He worked under six managers and now farms at West Bath with his son Linwood.

Vernon W. Miller Congress Shirt Co Mr. Miller Fowle & Pecson's Fowle & Pecson Congress Shirt Newell Cooper Earle Cooper Arthur Price Raymond English Newell Hamilton Ronald Buffum Linwood West Bath

Illness of Bath native's father reported in California

Oliver V. Webster reports serious illness of William A. Downing at a Long Beach hospital after major surgery. Downing, a Bath native, lived in Bath and the Winneganee district of Phippsburg with his wife and son Oliver, spent much of his life at sea and retired three years ago as chief engineer of a Texas Co. tanker.

Oliver V. Webster Bath William A. Downing Long Beach Calif Mr. Downing Downing Oliver Winneganee Phippsburg Texas Co Madelyn Oliver Camden Rockland Waldoboro Maurice Oliver Robbins Street Philip Eaton Oak Street Roland E. Peterson Georgetown

Pointers for better television vision from AMA guidance

The Journal of the American Medical Association offers tips to reduce eye fatigue when watching TV. Larger screens viewed from 10 feet or more improve clarity, with minimal viewing angle distortion. Daylight screens help balance room light and reduce contrast.

The Journal of the American Medical Association Journal

Pear canning yields by weight per quart guidance

Estimate two to two and a half pounds of pears per quart when canning. This rule helps plan purchases and packing while preserving fruit.

Soybean Straw Maintains Soil Nitrogen and Organic Matter

Analysis notes that plowed soybean straw will nearly sustain soil organic matter and nitrogen content, helping maintain soil fertility without significant depletion.

Weather note from New Guinea trade winds route

The whole of New Guinea lies in the track of the southeast trade winds. This line notes prevailing winds shaping climate and sailing patterns in the region.

New Guinea

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Woolwich School Knight Greenleaf A. P. Denham, Jr General Corliss Street Bath, Maine Parker Albert Gray Parker Head Rev. Danielson Reginald Gordon Sandra Mank James Ross Jo Ann Nisbet Parker Head Church Clyde Moore Rose Marie Leston Harrington Charles Standish William E. Hallett William Schreiter Cathance Barbara Harrington Olive Clark Bowker Frank Burnell Frank Wyman Bath Memorial Hospital Lewis Lowell Newcastle Mertie Shepherd John Warner Bob Moore Lewiston Ila Brann Blaine Brann Carole Anne Darlings Freeland King Charles Blaisdell Elwood Hathorne Clarence Blaisdell Edwin O’brien University of Connecticut Albert Gray, Jr Perkins Eugene Perkins Edward Gray Bert Nisbet Harold Rogers Eugene Harringen Albin Johnson Dix Island J. D. Libby Beatrice Denningham J. W. Libby Frederick Libby Harold Barkalow Elizabeth Wyman H. D. Mank Frank Mezenski Ramon Hamel Earl Hamel Judy Leo Hamel Ashdale Laurence Hoyt Dana West Baldwin H. D. Mank, Jr H. D. Libby Peggy Given Lorraine Sheffield Perkins Island Florence Rollins Eric Carlson Millard Nadeau Walter Cushing Bernhard Carlsson Lorraine Skolfield Earl Lowell Clarence Skolfield MORSE Lowell F.G Pomerleau Rines Torrey Cornish C . Jackson C .Champeon Powers Hartleb Rg Philbrick Rg Henrickson Keith Academy Wojncawicz Rg Miller Rg Powell Rg Day C Phillips Taplin Lf Graham Popham Beach Cox Sewall C. Moore Arthur Moore Arthur, Jr Kedric Palmer Richard Dozois Stanley Doughty Capt George Stacey leReenack Johnson Nathaniel Bernard Carlson Dix’s Island TEXAS John R. Mitchell Grand Prairie Vernon Miller Maurice Burns Bay Point Valley Road A.M.A Oxford County Rumford Andover Hanover Oxford United States Brewers Foundation
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