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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Feb 01, 1951

Page

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Reach Agreement On Regulations For Class Trip

Morse High School officials and the senior class president approved guidelines for a proposed senior trip to New York City. The plan emphasizes private funding, a $350 reserve for graduation costs, pro rating funds per student, and strict limits on fundraising and publicity. Chaperone rules require one adult per 25 students of the same sex, with total trip costs borne by the class aside from spending money, and a tentative April date at about $82 per student for two days and one night.

Ina Morse High School Raymond W. Farnham Henry Powers New York City Se Pksim

Rotary club roundtable discusses aims and ethics

At the weekly luncheon the Rotary members formed a circle around the head table and discussed the aims and objects of the organization. Bill Skelton presided and Laforest E. Hodgkins led the Aims and Objects Committee. Raymond Finley of Skowhegan visited as a former superintendent and club president. Junior guests William Parker and Peter Owen attended.

Rotary Club Bill Skelton Laforest E. Hodgkins Morse High Raymond Finley Skowhegan Pittsfield

To Market Wins Arlington and Washington Park Futurities

The horse To Market owned by Sam A. Mason 2nd of Chicago won both the Arlington Futurity and the Washington Park Futurity in 1950, achieving a notable double in major races.

To Market Sam A. Mason 2Nd Chicago Arlington Washington Park

Bath Seeks Federal Funds for New School Building

Bath officials outlined a plan to obtain federal aid under Public Law 815 to relieve overcrowded schools. The city estimates about 123000 dollars in federal entitlement, with a likely need near 200000 dollars and a local share around 77000 dollars. A committee was formed to gather data, decide site and size, and present a detailed application to the City Council before the July 1 deadline.

Loring Bath Board of Education Congress Washington Bath Abad Addition Ross Archibald M. Main, Jr Arthur E. Sturtevant Stanley R. Hunter Etta M. Thurlow Edwin R. Andrews Board of Education

Elk Adopted by Family in Franklin Manitoba

The Walter MacDonald family has adopted a young elk as a pet. The elk peacefully shares their home with a large Labrador. A local game warden urged keeping the animal until after hunting season to prevent likely death if released to a park.

Franklin Man Walter MacDonald MacDonald

Indians in the United States number about 334 thousand

The population of Indians living in the United States is estimated at roughly 333 thousand to 334 thousand people, reflecting a sizable indigenous presence in the country today.

The United States

Geneau Held For June Term In Superior Court

Elmer W. Geneau 33 of Woolwich pleaded guilty to assault with intent to rape after being arraigned in Bath. Judge Deering bound him over to Sagadahoc County Superior Court for the June term with bail set at 10000. Geneau, a parolee from Thomaston State prison, had prior sentences for similar offenses. Police investigating a separate Tuesday night assault. Harvey G. Chubbuck 21 of Woolwich pleaded guilty to larceny of goods valued at $10 and was sentenced to 30 days, suspended, one year probation.

Elmer W. Geneau Woolwich Morse Bath Municipal Court Gardiner R. Deering Geneau Sagadahoc County Harold J. Rubin Thomaston State Prison Bath Byron Clark Ray Orcutt Phyllis Crowley Morse High School Miss Crowley Windham Men's Reformatory Harvey G. Chubbuck Kennebec County Deering

Foreign War Vets Scrap Drive Aims to Help Veterans

Dyer Flaherty Post of the Veterans of Foreign Wars sponsors a weekend scrap drive to relieve shortages and fund 1 000 cigarette packages for Togus veterans. Elmer Moore chairs. Nelson Foss assists. volunteers from the post cover Bath Georgetown Bay Point. Pickup calls are 1218 1719 or 1614 W.

Dyer-Flaherty Post Veterans of Foreign Wars Togus Elmer Moore Post Hall Nelson Foss Stanley Jack Donald Gurney Nicholas Kakoh Moore Georgetown Bay Point Bath

Movies To Aid Preaching At Wittenberg College

A new course in audio visual aids will be offered for the first time at the Divinity School of Wittenberg College. Future ministers will learn to select use and care for equipment and how to use film strips and projection devices in preaching and ministry development.

Ringfield Divinity School of Wittenberg College

Rainbow Girls install officers at Masonic temple

Rainbow Assembly No. 6 of Genesta chapter O E S held an eight o'clock installation at the Masonic temple. Hilda Bowers became worthy advisor with Evelyn Morse absent due to illness. Jacqueline Chappelle installed the board and retiring officers. The event featured color gowns, floral bouquets, a flag salute, and a star spangled finale.

Rainbow Assembly Genesta Chapter Masonic Temple Masons Eastern Star Rainbow Girls Hilda Bowers Manuel Bowers Evelyn Morse Memorial Hospital Freida Legard Eleanor Marks Charity Carolyn Stackpole Hope Joan Brooks Faith Anita Deering Joan Mallett Asurer Claire Wing Jean McKay Sandra Daley Love Carol Quimby Betty Newell Nature Jerolyn Harris Ethel Richardson Fidelity Sally Caton Jane Henderson Service Barbara Ireland Confidential Observer Jane Ledyard Outer Observer Marion Smith Natalie Hathorne Rena Legard Florence Fullerton Juanita Estes Beverly Austin Kathryn Libby Roberta Morse Martha Wood Viola Osgood Genesia Chapter O.E.S Elwood Hathorne Martha Bertrand John Gillespie Waldo Brooks Burleigh McKay Luther Thompson Zylpha Richardson Alice Stilphen Margaret McKellar Herbert Morse Percy Marks Merle Niles Forrest C. Legard Carol McKay Carol Stackpole Jacqueline Chappelle Bowers Gillespie

Annual Bath Red Cross Meeting Looks to Expanded Work

The Bath chapter of the Red Cross held its annual meeting at the Parker residence with Frederick E. Drake Jr. as chair. Officers were named including Mrs. Seth Mullin as vice chair and Miss Muriel Lane as secretary, while speakers stressed increased community support, civil defense roles, and a large 1951 fund-raising goal of 85 million dollars.

Red Cross S. John Parker Summer Street Frederick E. Drake, Jr George Nugent Seth S. Mullin Muriel Lane Doris Spinney Stoms Musk Direcor Drake Philip Wilder F. Burton Whitman Brunswick Mary L. Allen Togus Miss Allen Sagadahoc Roy Stewart Sam King John Tietz King Nihay River Emerson Zeitler Zeitler Maine Tietz National Headquarters Red Cross Fund War Department Shea Musk Louis A. Dole Parker

Charter changes proposed for Bath City Council charter

A draft of amendments and deletions to Bath City Charter will be submitted to the State Legislature. Provisions cover quorum, indefinite terms for the city clerk, removal procedures, acting treasurer, funds from the Federal government, and emergency appropriations limits. A check mark ballot option is approved.

Bath City John P. Carey

South Portland Couple Visit Aunt in Willo­w Street

Mr and Mrs Bruce Buttrick of South Portland were weekend guests of Mrs Doris Tobey on Willow Street to visit his mother Mrs Herbert F Sparrell and Lieut Sparrell who arrived from Vallejo California Mrs Buttrick fell ill Sunday and was taken to Memorial hospital for an emergency operation she is doing nicely

Bruce Buttrick South Portland Mr. Buttrick Doris Tobey Willow Street Herbert F. Sparrell Lieut. Sparrell Vallejo Calif Buttrick Memorial Hospital

Bath Canning sardines and Pie Master Pumpkin shipped to Milwaukee

A joint carload of Pie Master Pumpkin and Bath Canning Co. sardines was sent to an A and P store in Milwaukee. The Pie Master pumpkin is produced by Pie Master Packers of Bath under Harold W. Troop. About 1,000 cases of each item were shipped.

Milwaukee Wis Maine Bath Bath Canning Co Mid-West Pie-Master Packers of Harold W. Troop

Mothers' March on Polio Opens in Bath Wednesday

Women from all neighborhoods gathered for the Mothers' March on Polio a seven PM parade to call and collect for the Infantile Paralysis Fund. The event stressed voluntary giving symbolized by porch lights and community participation.

West Bath couple marks 61st anniversary at Larrabee Grove

Mr and Mrs Fred W Larrabee celebrated 61 years of marriage at their West Bath home in Larrabee's Grove. They received cards and gifts from relatives and friends and remain active in community and country affairs.

Fred W. Larrabee Larrabee’s Grove West Bath Larrabee Bath Auto & Gas Engine Co New Meadows Ledges Westath

Sudden Deep Freeze Grips Bath Area After Warm Spell

The article notes a rapid shift from near spring to sub zero temps Tuesday night and Wednesday morning. Readings reach 20 below in several spots with taxi rides to work and cold morning starts at Bath Iron Works. Smelt fishermen welcome the chill as snowstorm is forecast tonight and tomorrow.

Bath Iron Works

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Farnham Richard J. Frates Bath Fire Department Frank L. Moriarty Bath National Bank Margaret Flaherty Beverly White Harry White Summer Street Court Beverly Flaherty Edwin W. H Park Street Arrowsie Re Ee Times Bath Auto CO
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