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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1950
Page
6
Phippsburg and nearby towns host a raft of meetings and activities. Grange, Phippsburg Center church, and Bodwell groups plan programs, rehearsals, and a Founders Day tribute. T A groups, Mothers clubs, and Girl Scout efforts organize gatherings and officer elections.
Ice storm and freezing temperatures leave Bay Point travel hazardous since Wednesday. Sparrows visit suet baskets and nuthatches eat peanut butter amid food shortages for wild birds. Local residents Bath shoppers and families visit, with Mrs Campbell seeking hospital care in Boston and relatives visiting during a chilly spell.
Special music at Parker Head Sunday by Miss Audrey Pinkham of Brunswick. Attendees earned pins for John Rollins Jr and Martha Ross. Meetings planned for Feb 13 at Rev C L Stevens home. Moose injury reported by wardens at Parker Head. Funds raised for March of Dimes tally $9 at Parker Head. School closure Feb 17 reopen Feb 27. Numerous visits and letters noted from Eugene Morrill and Stella Packard. Father son banquet planned Feb 10 at Bodwell Grange hall with music and performances by local musicians.
Mr. and Mrs. E. G. Partridge celebrated moving into 48 Oliver Street with a combined housewarming and double birthday party. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Howard Rice, Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Fullerton, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Ber, Mr. and Mrs. Martin Powers, Mr. and Mrs. Steve Jones, Mr. and Mrs. Scott Morse, and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Corliss. A luck themed cake and a table lamp were given, followed by a buffet lunch.
Mrs. Greta Greene, of Mechanic Street, has returned home after spending several days in Boston.
Icy roads and snow covered areas slowed travel over the weekend and Monday. Central Maine Power crews reset poles at McIntyre's corner. telephone crews repair lines in the village. A Father and Son banquet is planned for Bodwell Grange hall Friday night after a supper and a fine program. Local events include a Men's Night at the schoolhouse with light attendance and various visits by residents to family and friends in Portland, Bath, and surrounding towns.
Albert Gray of Parker Head encountered a moose with a broken leg in the woods near the McCollett place. The game warden was summoned and the animal was shot. Meat went to the Hyde Memorial Home for Crippled Children in Bath. Mrs. Earl Lowell hosted a Saturday supper at the Dozois home.
Hyde Memorial home children will eat moose meat this week after wardens John St. Peter and Roe Toothaker found a two year old cow moose with a broken leg near Parker Head. The animal, weakened by hunger and blood loss, was shot and the meat delivered to the home.
Mr and Mrs William Cavanaugh Jr of Brooklyn New York formerly of Bath have named their son William III. He was born January 29 at Sister Elizabeth Hospital Brooklyn Mrs Cavanaugh is Mary McNeill daughter of Mr and Mrs Lester McNeill of 651 Middle Street.
John L. Jack of Topsham seeks a Republican renomination for Sagadahoc probate register in June primaries. Hiram T. Stevens is listed for Register of Deeds with 32 years in the post. Congressman Charles P. Nelson of Augusta plans re nomination for U S representative in the Second District.
Mrs. Madge Campbell was sworn Wednesday to fill the unexpired term of the late Clar ence A. Richards in Lincoln County. She aided newsmen during the investigation of Rene Browne’s slaying near Wiscasset, handling calls and sharing progress updates. Active Sagadahoc politics show signs of an undercurrent of candidates for June primaries.
In Arrowsic Phippsburg Topsham West Bath and Woolwich two contenders contest the State House race. Raymond W. MelIntire of Phippsburg faces Frank R. Bailey of Woolwich for the representative post.
A Bath Maine newspaper piece blends local coal shortage hints and a plugged public speaker feature. It reviews Cap’n Eliot Winslow of Southport as a top speaker and explains vigilantes through Webster and Americana with reflections on the term’s history in San Francisco and New Orleans.
Friday session opened with the Brownie Salute and promise led by Miss Marjorie Knight and assistant Mrs James E. Knight. Girls played games, rolled call and dues were collected, a penny hike was taken, then drew and knitted. Visitors Marilyn Temple and Deanie Grant attended. Members present included Barbara Adams Deborah Bragg Laurie Hamlin Donna Johnston Dorothy Johnston Ellen Low Christie McLeod Joan MacGregor Judith MacGregor Patty Munroe Toni Plant and Henrietha Rogers. The meeting closed with the Brownie Salute and Promise.
Oak Leaf Brownies Troop 14 met with leader Mrs James Cavery and assistant Mrs Delmar Pendleton. Fifteen girls attended with dues and attendance taken by Jean Belanger and Verna Lee Watts. Judy Ashe collected the Juliet Lowe fund. Rehearsals for the Fly-Up ceremony and an investiture were held and will occur near Wednesday. Mothers are invited to attend. Pattie Parks Verna Bee Watts and Jean Belanger passed the tenderoot test.
Pine Tree Troop 1, Intermediate Girl Scouts, held a Monday meeting at Lambert Park Community Building. Jane Robinson, new to town from Brunswick, earned Tenderfoot and was welcomed by Mrs. Fred Robinson as guest. Sally Mullane led flag ceremony with Donna Crocker and Patricia Leonard as color guards.
St Marys Troop 8 of the Girl Scouts met Wednesday afternoon to finalize plans for a Valentine party scheduled for February 14 from 7 to 9 p.m. An officers election elected Elvira Peec as chairman, Jane McGregor as secretary, and Claudette Levesque as treasurer. After business, the group worked on badges.
Bluebird Brownies Troop 10 gathered at Corliss Street vestry with Mrs Zylpha Richardson as leader and Mrs Sophie Dauphin as assistant. Twenty two girls attended as Arlene King recorded attendance and Jo Anne MacDonald collected the Juliet Lowe fund. The meeting centered on making valentines while Sandra Moore played piano. Cleanup was handled by Joanne MacDonald Arlene King and Lind Ames.
White Clover Intermediates Troop 15 met at Mrs Converse Fenn’s home with Mrs Howard Mayo assisting. The afternoon focused on cook ing sewing and child care badges.
A Rotary club Vocational Service committee led by Mr Sprague described vocational training methods begun in World War I and extended to today. He cited college efforts to place students in suitable fields, noted Minnesota’s role, and discussed costs and early schooling. President Musk presided. George Sargent led music. Ed Fields hosted Lewiston guest Ed Fields. Junior guests included Robert Brown of 2 High Street and Dennis Farrow of West Bath.
Mr and Mrs Nelson L Hor Cy announce the birth of a daughter named Marla Lee who will travel with her parents to Sebring Florida where Mr Horridge has employment. Mrs Horridge is Gloria Leavitt daughter of Mr and Mrs Edgar Leavitt of 86 Academy Street.
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