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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Feb 05, 1953

Page

2

Mothers March of Dimes nets over $350 in contributions

The Mothers March of Dimes drive raised more than 350 dollars as Wiscasset residents contributed through events at the Congregational parish house and other gatherings. Local organizers listed include Mrs Ruth Kierstead and volunteers such as Evelyn Sherman Betty Sherman Eva Rankin Jeannette Peters and Bertha Le Bourdais.

S. W. D. Rich Woolwich March of Dimes Congregational Ruth Ruth Applin Marjilane Morris Arvilla Ames Stella Abbott Lucille Shea Mary Abbott Margaret MacLaren Eunice Adams Winona Gregoire Ruth Hutchins Madeline Smith Gladys Light Ava Barton Grace McFadden Harriet Jackson Bernadette Pelletier Phyllis Clark Jeannette Peters Bertha le Bourdais Freda Brown Parent-Teachers’ Club Fred W. Merry Eva Rankin Thomaston Eleanor Huber Bernard Bailey Parent- Teachers’ Club William Turpie Hyde Windlass Co Bath Garrison Hill Geraldine Ross Barbara Miete Marcia Wilson Barbara Abbott Evelyn Hanson Marcia Munsey Earl Colby D. D. G. M. Doris Blaisdell Pemaquid Allen Jewett Carolyn Pendleton P. M. Gladys Light Oriana Averill Beatrice Cowley Edith Whitehouse Grace Cowley Mary Ochran Mary Marston Gertrude Munsey Chester Pendleton Roy Marston Wiscasset High School Blanche Stickney Edith Whitney Richard Fairfield Richard Colby Roland Shea Faylene Hunnewell Carolyn Farnham Rosalie Libby Priscilla Petrie Dana Brown Michael Nelder Delight Greenleaf Jo-Anne Rochberg Betty McLeod Jay Blagdon Georgia Abbott Marlene Millett Roy Shea Marcia Stetson Priscilla Colby Sherry Somes Ann Miete Edda Bailey George Main John Leighton Stuart Wyman Joseph Russell Jo-Anné Kochling Betty Creamer Ward Cunningham Herbert Grover Eugene Chubbuck David Plummer Melvin Thorndike Washington, D. C Gail Foster Leland Foster Uss

Bath Battery B 703d AA Gun Battalion Roster To Date

Bath's Battery B 703d AA Gun Battalion lists 49 officers and enlisted men. Commanding officer Capt. Edwin A. Heartquist leads a roster that includes executive officer 2nd Lt. Francis E. MacDonald and unit administrator Warrant Officer Philip R. Marston with numerous sergeants, cannoneers, mechanics, and drivers.

Bath Edwin A. Heartquist Francis E. MacDonald Philip R. Marston Harold W. Bailey Merrill J. Barter Richard L. Crocker John J. Lowery, Jr Hugh E. Madden Ralph E. McInnis Edward H. Murphy Harvey V. Rowe George F. Wyman Martin J. Wyman William H. Grainger Petty Aaa Eugene E. Herrin Army Service Fort Bliss Texas Robert A. Lowery Truman F. Roberts, Jr Cook Edward P. Thomas, Jr Linwood A. Wright John R. Dyer Robert C. Fairfield Donald W. Gaudreau Clifton P. McKintire William H. McKellar Pvts Harry C. Black, Jr Richard D. Bosworth Lee E. Griffin John C. Henderson Archie J. McDonough George A. Safford Phillip E. Trask Ralph E. Winship

Campbell-Landry Wedding Held at St Marys Rectory

Richard Campbell of Georgetown and Miss Mari lyn Landry of Somerville Mass were married Saturday evening at eight in a double ring ceremony at St Marys rectory Rev Fr John E Bellefontaine officiating The couple and their families celebrated at the groom's Georgetown home Mrs Campbell a 1952 Somerville High graduate Mr Campbell a Morse High School 1952 graduate now employed at Bath Iron Works Corp They will reside in Georgetown

Richard Campbell Philip Campbell, Jr Georgetown Marilyn Landry Elias Landry Somerville Mass St. Mary's Rectory John E. Bellefontaine Yvonne Smick Edgar Smick Southbridge

Manchuria reports 545 state farms in Agency figures

Agency reports 545 state farms total 467 000 acres in Manchuria. The large network spans vast tracts under centralized management, reflecting extensive agricultural planning and deployment across the region.

Manchuria Hong Kong

No Time For Tears: Memorial Exhibit Honors Cancer Victims

Memorial Hospital in New York displays hundreds of ratings and records created by cancer victims who refuse to give up, highlighting personal projects and resilience.

New York Memorial Hospital

Surprise baby shower for Mrs. Henderson at Barley Neck

Mrs. James Henderson nee Carol Hunnewell received a baby carriage full of gifts at a Saturday evening shower hosted by Mrs. Eveleth Regan on Barley Neck road. Henderson, daughter of the Hunnewells of Moatsweag, recently moved to Sagadahoc Ferry. Captain James Henderson is at Brunswick Naval Air Base.

James Henderson Carol Hunnewell Eveleth Regan Barley Neck Road Henderson J. Vinal Hunnewell Moatsweag James Vinal Sagadahoc Ferry William Sylvester Brunswick Naval Air Base Robert Rice Lincoln Houdlette Bertram Crocker Patricia Crocker No . Hunnewell Leonard Cher Alice Colby Adam Galuza Vink Hunnewell Alex St. Pietre Lorraine Price Clifton Gainsley Reginald Stacy David Cox E m Stinson Gary Coffin Herbert Leeman Murphy Corner Road Chester Woolwich Center Baptist Church Daniel W. Staffeld Jesus Montsweag Frank J. Walker Day’s Ferry Nequasset Extension Service Lenesta Hanr Kitty Stork Nannette Petit Nicki Ham Boston Canasta Club Frances Kirkpatrick Evangeline Guptill Jeanette Groves Josephine Reed Elsie Stinson Grace Smith Senesta Ham Day Herbert Munsey Lawrence R. Vail Arrowsic Charles McMahan Georgetown Center Janet Thorpe Day's Ferry Nequasset School

Dark clothes closet lacks light find a flashlight handy

If a dark clothes closet lacks a light keep a flashlight in a handy place. A small beam in reach aids quick access and safety in dim storage spaces. Ensure the flashlight uses fresh batteries for reliable use.

New Army Calls on National Guard for Voluntary Duty

The Army invites National Guard members to volunteer for 24 months active duty while retaining guard grades and seniority. The policy change allows immediate advancement after basic training and eligibility for Army service schools. Local armory hours and available ratings such as 90mm AAA radar communications and motor maintenance are detailed.

Army National Guard Guard Brena Lincoln Street

Bible Is The Book For Modern Men Sermon Thrown Light On Family Worship

A Seventh Day Adventist church Sunday night program featured a film on daily Bible reading within the home. Pastor Vorhees spoke on The Seven Wonders of the Bible and urged families to read scriptures together. The talk highlighted the Bible’s unity, history, and divine inspiration despite Voltaire’s boast.

Seventh Day Adventist Church Jesus Christ Voltaire

Break-in Probed at Vacant Popham Beach House

Sagadahoc Sheriff's department continues its investigation into a break at the former home of the late Joseph Young on Popham Beach. The vacant house was entered recently, a stove pipe damaged, storage boxes dumped, and belongings scattered on the floors. a daughter of Mr. Young had resided there last summer.

Sagadahoc

Thunderstorms Likely In Afternoon Hours

The forecast notes storms are most apt to occur in the afternoon. No severe weather is expected, but localized heavy rain or brief lightning could affect outdoor plans in the area. Residents are advised to stay indoors during peak storm hours and monitor local alerts.

West Bath Sewing Group Helps Togus Hospital Aid

West Bath gatherers, led by Mrs Court ney Stover, stitched seep on pads for Togus hospital. Sale of Christmas seals raised 59.75 dollars. Numerous local residents visited, hosted at various homes across Bath and Brunswick.

West Bath Courtney Stover Hazel Whorf Lillie Donne Minnie Wass Atrice Carleton Helen Rose Carole Eastman Elva Belanger Hadassa Glidden Barbara Belanger Carolyn Rogers Yvonne Vaillancourt Hazel White Ida Stover Gladys Dee Cy Beverly Kingsbury Woolwich Lewis Kittridge Clair Reynolds Ricky Bath Oliver Wass Arthur Cormier Marjorie Willard Adams Boothbay F. Deehan F. Avery Roland Carlton Elijah Hallowell John Perkins Pomona West Bath Grange Sharon Wing Carroll Wing

West Bath Grange Monday Evening Program Highlights

West Bath Grange opened with community singing of Old Black Joe and Old Kentucky Home. Clarence Minott read a piece titled Today by Pauline Belanger. Doris Doughty and Eunice Coombs performed a guitar duet. William Small Jr led a stunt with women winning. A Scotch auction and Penny March prize to Mrs. Douglas Reil. Stella Doughty gave the closing thought. Refreshments and dancing followed.

West Bath Grange Joe Kentucky Clarence Minott Pauline Belanger Doris Doughty Eunice Coombs William Small, Jr Douglas Reil Stella Doughty

Attending Launch Of AMS 104 Minesweeper In East Boothbay

Mrs. Donald Horne sponsor of the AMS 104 minesweeper launched Saturday at 11 30 from Hodgdon Bros Goudy and Stevens yard in East Boothbay. Bath attendees included Cmdr and Mrs Willis J Drost Lt and Mrs Frederick Cousins Ensign and Mrs David Slief and many Bath residents.

Donald Horne Cmdr Horne Bath Supervisor of Shipbuilding Hodgdon Bros Goudy & Stevens East Boothbay George F. Cary James A. Bimson Bowen Torrey Robert Brownell Roger M. Luke Andrew M. Butterfield Beatrice Duprey Herbert Keating Lawrence Cleary Willis J. Drost Frederick Cousins Gitnis Ensign David Slief

Morse Edges Red Eddies 54 48 in Lewiston Armory

Morse High School narrowly defeated Edward Little 54 to 48 at the Lewiston Armory. Brad Stover carried the Shipbuilders with key baskets in crunch time as Louie Kingsbury and Marchetti provided late support while both teams battled foul trouble and shooting slumps.

Morse Edward Little Lewiston Armory Brad Stover Louie Auburn Dave Nelson Penny Woodard Stover Eddies Phil Taylor Auburnites Bath Chick Marchetti Pave Dutton Daie Dick Greene Marchetti Carmichael Ray Estes Lon Labbe Jes Sonny Munsey Dutton Johnny Trafton Estes Louie Kingsbury Brad Acent Anes Cay

Engagement Announced for Norma Jean Nickerson

Mr and Mrs Sanford B Nickerson of Park Street announce the engagement of their daughter Norma Jean to Ash L Gordon Puffer of Groton Vermont. Miss Nickerson is a Morse High School graduate and nursing school alumna with post graduate work at Margaret Hague Maternity Hospital Jersey City. Mr Puffer is Groton High School educated and served five years in the U S Army in Germany and Italy, currently stationed at Pease Air Force Base Manchester New Hampshire. No wedding date set.

Sanford B. Nickerson Park Street Norma Jean Ash L. Gordon Puffer Groton Nickerson Morse High School Central Maine General Hospital Renier Air Force Base Manchester N. H

Oyster dish tips with celery salt and spices

A home cook suggests adding celery salt to escalloped oysters for tang and using celery salt in oyster stew. Worcestershire sauce and paprika are also recommended to boost flavor.

Arson Economics: U S Personal Income 1951 Estimate

The article notes an estimated average disposable personal income in 1951 for arson in the United States at 782 dollars in 1935-39 value, compared with 553 dollars in 1929 and 389 dollars in 1933.

United States

Lions End Winless Stretch With Narrow Senior League Victory

The Lions beat the Elks 42 to 41 in a tight YMCA Senior Basketball League game as Jerry Doyle hit a game winning jumper at the horn. Gary Parker led the Lions with 11 points while George Poulos had 13 for the Elks. The Sons of Veterans edged W S Newell 53 to 45, Irving Davis scoring 15 for the winners and Babe Boucher 18 for Newell.

Lions Elks Sons of Veterans W. S. Newell’s Elks Club Jerry Doyle Newell's Irving Davis Sons Babe Boucher Newell Boyce C. McBrine Doyle Ramsay Ellis Colby Richter C. Pert Penne Michalos Poulos Rogers Arsenault

Hi Y Club sponsors swimming party at Portland Y pool

The YMCA Hi Y Club plans a Saturday swimming trip for grammar school boys, transported by Bath Bus Service. About 15 seats remain after 26 have registered. Leader Marlin Pennington will supervise from departure at 11:30 a.m. to return, with helpers Arsenault Schulten Haines and Sonia assisting.

YMCA H-Y Club Portland Marlin Pennington Bath Arsenault Tom Schulten Joe Haines Mickey Sonia Ut Athe Ae Eahlera

Local Soldier Listed in 9th Infantry Training

The notice names Private Theodore L. Abtolns Vaillancourt of 208 North Street and Pvt. Dingley from Morse High School area, assigned to Battery C 84th Field Artillery and the 9th Infantry. They will complete eight weeks of basic training, then attend a specialized school at Fort Eustis Virginia.

North Portland Regrukting Stag Atti Aon Vaillancourt North Street Morse High School Pri

Henrickson Joins Navy After Morse High Graduation

Carl F. Henrickson airman in the U S Navy son of Mr and Mrs Joseph H Henrickson served at sea and Naval helicopter bases in the Far East He graduated from Morse High School and enlisted in July 1950.

Carl F. Henrickson Joseph H. Henrickson Far East Henrickson Morse High School Navy

Winter voyage on Sarda under tropical skies

Réginald Dr of Bre Middletone reports aboard U S Sarda, part of 18 New London ships and over 100 naval units. The crew enjoys a brief warm respite while the country remains snowbound, seeking comfort under tropical skies.

Campeon Poe U. S. Sarda Réginald, Dr Bre Middletone New London, _ i

Local Boy Athletes Named in Registration List

A roster of boys registered includes Bob Howe Robert Bruce Steve Lyden Steven Belanger Jim Bourgoin John Queenun Louis Stone Harry Preney Joe Soule Wayne Reed Cito von Clifford Rob Push Ronald Pushard Gee Kin Gres Jen nkham Brian Le gard Mine Conley Jack Goody Shaw Russell Wallace Jim Day Ernie Quinn.

Bob Howe Robert Bruce Steve Lyden Steven Belanger Jim Bourgoin John Queenun Louis Stone Harry Cea Preney Joe Soule Wayne Reed Cito von Cliffo Ced Robrge Push Ronald Pushard Gee Gres Jennkham Brian Legard Mine Conley Jack Goody E Shaw Russell Wallace Jim Day Ernie Quinn

Municipal Court Plea Fits Probation Terms

Marvin Ryan of Missouri paid 10 dollars plus 4.7 dollars costs in municipal court after pleading to a charge tied to obstructed view and a prior probation violation. The judge imposed sentence terms including probation and related conditions.

Marvin Ryan Mo Domes Ap- Reottte Reity Dudge

Buzz Fazio Key Player in Tng Match Series

Buzz Fazio, captain of the team, scored 279 and 288 for a 275 total. He had 11 in the first game and ten in the second, helping his side in a close match series.

Buzz Fazio White

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Bella Frazier University of Maine Jean Gillette Mamaroneck N.Y Henry R. Pyne Henry St. Philip’s Church Hamilton N. Y Wiscasset Mr. Pyne Old Columbian College Evander Childs and Morris Bronx Ethel Gaether Pyne Charles Leonard Pyne All Saints’ Episcopal Church Washington Bath Battery St. Mary’s Restory Kennebec RED Eddies Marchetti Tvereseebevere Arsenault Nee Eemeterenee Kingsb Stover Prenegenes Munse Sepeeepensenanes Bruce G. Sees Hi-Y Club Portland Y Pool Bath Bus Mining Command Fort , Va Pvt Dingley Fort Eustis McFadden's Pharmacy
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