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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1951
Page
5
Wiscasset items show church schedules and civic notices. Civil defense special police named. Birches Hill and Garrison Hill lodges plan events. local funerals, hospital visits, and midwinter socials recap from St Philip’s parish house to Southport grange.
Friday night at Bath Iron Works Recreation Hall drew a crowd of over 400 for a wrestling card sponsored by the Draftsmen. Tiger Tasker of Winnipeg defeated Guy Ross of Sanisco in a 2 of 3 match, while Chuck Montana of Quincy beat Polo Cordova in two falls. Tim Steele and Clyde Steves battled to a draw in the opener. Promoters reported expenses covered and praise for a show seen as a sign of more events to come.
Oscar N Main died at his Dresden road home Jan 24 after a long illness. Born in Truro Nova Scotia he moved to Wiscasset over 20 years ago where he worked as a stone mason and was a respected resident. Survived by daughter Hazel Malden Mass and three sons Leslie Carl George all of Wis., services were Jan 26 with interment in Greenlawn cemetery.
Fire hazard warnings advise against using gasoline maphtha or benzine for ce purposes due to danger of fire when these materials are used.
The article notes Ohio farms currently spend about two and a half times more on machinery than a decade ago. It cites rising equipment costs and greater adoption of modern farming tech as key factors driving the increase.
A Woolwich social page recounts a surprise birthday party for Mrs Vinal Hundewell at Montsweag with gifts and games. Emanuel Arsenault marked his 77th birthday and grandson David Gagne celebrated his second anniversary with family from Bath and Brunswick.
The Y M C A schedules two basketball educational films for youths at 7 pm and notes league statisticians Bobby Talbot and Don House publish player stats weekly. A noontime volleyball program forms teams for lunch periods. The Senior Basketball Team travels to Augusta for an 8 15 matchup. The Tri Hi Y club hosts a Valentine Dance on February 14 with a door prize and King and Queen of Hearts. New uniforms are funded for Eighth Grade and Freshmen teams by local sponsors.
Cub Pack 53 and St Marys Pack 53 parents must procure tickets by this Friday for the annual Scout Father Son banquet set for Thursday evening February 8. Cubs are reminded to prepare articles for the window display during Scout Week in the W T Grant store window.
Connecticut recorded traffic violations in a central file and assigns points to each driver. Minor infractions incur one point, drunken driving ten points. At three points a warning is sent, five prompts a conference, and six triggers a formal hearing and possible license loss.
The southern sardine season began with the largest fishing fleet in Southern California history delivering over 3500 tons to Los Angeles area canneries. About 9000 people in the harbor area gained work, including 2000 fishermen aboard ships and 7000 cannery workers.
A contagious sinus condition affects turkeys after exposure, with development ranging from 10 days to 17 weeks. Authorities advise monitoring flocks and implementing biosecurity measures to limit spread.
Local Lions Club revue features twelve acts with Indian maiden Miss Mulcahy and Robert Sharkey performing a final duo while Percy Marks Eddie Page Kit Totman and others entertain. Chorus of 40 in red white and blue costumes. Lillian A Allen pianist and Kit Totman orchestra provide music. Tickets at Hallets with phone orders held until 5 p.m. on performance day.
The 1949 United States tuberculosis death rate hit a record low, dropping about 10 percent from 1948. Public interest and the Christmas seal drive boosted control efforts, with 10 million annual X rays now screening the population and more care facilities expanding.
A notable development over the past year is the use of plat inum and palladium catalysts in new production processes. Platforming is a refining method for producing high octane gasoline using platinum catalysts.
The Isagadahoc Mothers Club approved a Feb 1 meeting at Mrs. Betty Brown’s home with hostesses Mrs. Maud Orr and Mrs. Ruth Orr. A social hour followed and refreshments were served. Attending members included Fran Moffitt and others with three guests.
At the January Woolwich P T A meeting it was voted to sponsor a monthly paper and magazine drive. Howard Kirkpatrick named chairman. First collection set for Sunday Jan 8. A program directed by Mrs Alice Baker and others followed. The February meeting on Feb 13 will feature Roy G Stewart Civilian Defense talk and Nagasaki Hiroshima images.
Gail Robbins daughter of Mr and Mrs Theryl Robbins of Milan street returned home Saturday after a tonsillectomy at Memorial hospital performed Friday. Gail attends Washington Street Primary school.
West Bath notes report the Harvesters 4 H club will meet February 2 at the Littlefield school with a movie program and invitations extended to all. Proceeds from cane sales were offered in honor of Clair Wath’s birthday at the home of her sister in Bath.
Saturday visits filled with family and friends as residents from Bath and surrounding towns spent time with kin. Guests included Joan and Mary Lou at Carl Robinsons in Sate and further social calls reached Arlington and Boston for gatherings and a poultry show. Local outings featured skating on Warren Davis pond and pickerel fishing at Lily Pond followed by a picnic with Warren and family.
West Bath Grange held a Monday meeting with 86 members attending. Cast members included Alex Burgess as Kate Smith and Joseph Wilson as Miss America 1918, with Billy Small and James Royal in a toe dance and Beulah costume.
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