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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Feb 10, 1949

Page

9

Bath Yacht Dirigo to Race After Launch Saturday

The Bath Racing Syndicate will launch the yacht Dirigo Saturday at 1 p.m. at Paul E. Luke’s yard in East Boothbay. Designed by Bath naval architects George Cary and Robert McAleer, the 40-foot craft is based on the Raven class and aims for ocean races. It may enter Bermuda races this summer after a trial run.

Bath Racing Syndicate Paul E. Luke East Boothbay Bath Naval George F. Cary Robert McAleer McAleer United States Great Lakes Bermuda Arthur Sewall & Co

Bath Pair Guests of Former Local Residents in Massachusetts

Mrs. Charles F. Cummings and her daughter Carol returned Monday from Longmeadow Massachusetts where they were guests of Mr and Mrs Errol Baker the Bakers are former Bath residents and connected with Morse High School faculty

Charles F. Cummings Carol Longmeadow Mass Errol Baker Bakers Bath Morse High School

Lions Observe Tenth Anniversary at Sedgwick

Local Lions Club marks ten years with a supper at 6 30 and a history talk by Elmer Williams. Dr John F Dougherty discusses socialized medicine as about 100 attendees, including Belfast Lions and visiting Lions, gather for the celebration.

Sedgwick Belfast Elmer B. Williams John F. Dougherty Lions Quartet

Birthday guests honor Mrs Kenneth Josselyn in Augusta

Mr and Mrs Harland A Boynton of North Street attended a birthday party for Mrs Kenneth Josselyn of Augusta at the home of Mrs Boynton’s sister and brother in law Mr and Mrs William Hodgkins of Winthrop on Sunday Mrs Josselyn formerly Edna Lennan of Bath was present

Harland A. Boynton North Street Kenneth Josselyn Augusta

Court of Amaranth installs Maine officers at Bath ceremony

The Grand Court of Maine Order of the Amaranth held its second annual session with a semipublic ceremony at the Masonic Temple in Bath. Mrs. Gladyse Rogers Walker of Auburn and Thompson A. Potter of Bath were installed grand royal matron and grand royal patron.

Grand Court of Maine Order of the Amaranth Masonic Temple Order Gladyse Rogers Walker Auburn Thompson A. Potter Bath Grand Court of Maine Margaret Winslow Saco Percy McManus Portland Sarah A. Shaw Abert H. Swett Damariscotta Ethel W. Potter Sadie Swett Wayne Miller Alice Stearns Carl Duplisen Gray Edwin Sanborn Melvin H. Kelley Fred Winslow Henry Douglas Beulah Curtis Elva R. Kelley Edith Douglas Hermin Toothaker Brunswick Sadie McLellan Catherine S. Ridley Hazel Beety Truth Grace Lund Freeport Faith Rena G. Pressey Farmington Wisdom Bertha Buttler Charity Florence McCraskin Mary Doak Harold Doak Sentinel Frieda Bagdikian Page Emma Packard Vylette Merry Donald Dingley Nina Wheeler California Winford Farr Colorado Helen Snell Connecticut Edith Farra Florida Tom Hooper Indiana Edwin Tuttle Louisiana Frank Thomas Madison Massachusetts Gladys Marston Minnesota Lowell Hardy New Jersey Clarence Minott New York Carlton Burrill Ohio Alexander Crossman Oklahoma Perry Rhodenizer Weld Pennsylvania Ellen Rhodenizer Washington Lawrence Day Wisconsin

Former Bath Resident Heads Naval Academy Appointment

Vice-Adm. Harry W. Hill, a former Bath resident, will become superintendent of the U S Naval Academy at Annapolis this month. His appointment is effective April 28. Hill is a 1911 Annapolis graduate and a World War I and II veteran who commanded forces in the Gilberts and at Eniwetok and later chaired the Navy General Board.

Harry W. Hill Bath U. S. Naval Academy Annapolis Hill Summer Street Dewey Firth of Forth Texas Gilbert Islands Eniwetok Roosevelt U. S.-Canada Board of Defense Navy General Board

Alan Hatch Hosts Birthday Party for Fifth Birthday

Alan Hatch son of Delbert Hatch Jr of 5 Tower Circle celebrated his fifth birthday last Wednesday afternoon with a party for friends. Guests included Dana Libby, David and Dale Smith, Delianne, Rodney, Donna, Douglas and Pamela Hatch, Allen Gary Howard, Jenifer McGuigan, Billy Stevens, Steven King and other Hatchs as cake ice cream and punch were served.

Alan Hatch Delbert Hatch, Jr Tower Circle Alan Dana Libbey David and Dale Smith Delianne Rodney Donna Douglas Pamela Hatch Allen Gary Howard Jenifer McGuiggan Billy Stevens Steven King Jimmy David Hatch

Diamond Shoals Named Graveyard of the Atlantic

The Diamond Shoals off North Carolina is described by sailors as the graveyard of the Atlantic due to its famed treacherous reefs and many shipwrecks.

Diamond Shoals North Carolina The

Golden Anniversary of a Bath Couple

Scores of friends greeted Mr. and Mrs. Fred B. Kittridge in celebration of their golden wedding anniversary open house observance from 2 to 8 p.m. Friday at their home 123 High Street Bath. The well known couple were assisted by daughters and sons in law Mrs Vaughn Smiley and Mr Rich ard Hastings. They were married in Bath 50 years ago by Rev W A Atchley. Mrs Kittridge is a long time member of Winter Street Congregational church and the Rebekahs. Kittridge worked at Bath Iron Works in three departments and has been janitor at Dike school 14 years. They belong to Solar lodge Mason and West Bath Grange. Grandchildren Miss Jeanette Hastings Donald Hastings Sylvia Hastings Bruce Smiley and great granddaughter Carol Joan Droesster are mentioned.

Fred B. Kittridge High Street Vaughn T. Smiley Upper Darby Richard Hastings Bangor Kittridge Bath Elm Street Baptist Par W. A. Atchley Mildred Clark Clayton Pullen Danbury Conn Winter Street Small Point Bath Iron Works Dike School Solar Lodge of Masons West Bath Grange Jeanette Hastings Philadelphia Donald Sylvia Hastings Bruce K. Smiley Carol Joan Droesster Belt Calif

Winter Street Men Entertain the Ladies

About 60 men and wives attended a turkey banquet at Winter Street church hosted by the Ladies Auxiliary led by Mrs. John Atwood. Gerald E. Murch of Portland, Maine Parole Officer, spoke on parolees finding jobs and community adjustment. Tom Murphy served as toastmaster. Linwood Abbott welcomed the ladies and Mrs. Abbott replied. Leland Patton led singing. the group closed with Auld Lang Syne. The event marked the final Men's club meeting of the season, praised for strong attendance.

Winter Street John Atwood Gerald E. Murch Portland Bath Parole Board Tom Murphy Linwood Abbott David McKellar

Young Virginia Freeman Burned by Hot Water

Virginia Freeman aged 15 months daughter of Mr and Mrs Donald Freeman of 688 Middle Street suffered first degree facial and neck burns when a hose delivering hot water to a wash tub slipped. Police and Dr Joseph I Smith treated her at Memorial Hospital after the incident around 1 15 pm.

Virginia Freeman Donald Freeman Middle Street

Bathities Reelect To State Committee In Maine Caucus

Justus H. Miller and Mrs. Etta M. Thurlow of Bath were reelected state committeeman and committeewoman at the Sagadahoc county caucus in Portland. Thurlow ran unopposed. Miller edged Harold S. Turner in a three way vote with 32 ballots. Resolutions nominees were Mrs. Elva Curtis of Bowdoinham and I. A. Trueworthy of Bath. A good pecan tree will last at least 50 years.

Justus H. Miller Etta M. Thurlow Bath Sagadahoc Portland

Highway pledge links roads to Maine's prosperity

Public relations director E A Stover of the Maine Highway Commission told Friorn pupils that river road and rail form the three Rs of the economy. He cited Route 1 safety records, the Maine bonds plan, and a potential statewide issue to upgrade highways rapidly.

E. A. Stover Theeck Commission Reacher River Bath Maine Stover Highway Commission Kittery-Portland North Carolina

Forty Eight Years With One Company

Ralph P Mank of 15 Spring Street, toolroom foreman at Hyde Windlass Co, marked 48 years of continuous service Friday. He began March 30, 1898, after a brief printers stint, and has remained with the Windlass, except for four years at the Panama Canal Balboa Shops. He lives with wife Florence. they have two children. Only three others from 1898 still work there: Gillespie, Bonney and Thibeault.

Ralph P.mank Spring Street Hyde Windlass Co Mank H. L. Hopkins Times Office Balboa Panama Canal Florence Henry Mank Shirley Caverly Bath James Gillespie James Bonney Octave Thibeault

Resignation Accepted at Winter Street Congregational Church

Rev. Joseph O. Purdue resigned as pastor after sixteen years in a Winter Street Congregational Church conclave held last Wednesday in the ladies parlor. A pulpit committee of John Parker John Cooke Allan Spear Fred Higgins Earl Warren Mrs Ed ger Leavitt Mrs Raymond Chubbuck and Miss Jane Goodman was appointed. A pulpit supply committee was named to serve until a new minister is found: Harry Horne William Perkins and George Hastings.

Winter Street Congregational Church Joseph O. Purdue John Parker John Cooke Allan Spear Fred Higgins Earl Warren Edgar Leavitt Raymond Chubbuck Jane Goodman Harry Horne William Perkins George Hastings

Packard Howe Engagement Sets Bath Spring Wedding

Mrs. Arthur M. Packard of 17 Beacon Street announces the engagement of Beverly Packard to John Franklin Howe, Bath natives both University of Maine graduates. Miss Packard works as a child welfare worker in Bath, Howe is in Brooke Chevrolet's sales division in Bath. An early spring wedding is planned.

Arthur M. Packard Beacon Street Beverly John Franklin Howe John M. Howe Union = street Bath Miss Packard University of Maine State Department of Health and Welfare Howe U. of M Brooke Chevrolet, Inc

Mrs. Helen L. Davis Funeral Details

Funeral for Mrs. Helen L. Davis held Monday afternoon at two from A. F. Mayo & Son Funeral Residence 819 High Street. Rev Arvid L Anderson officiated. Bearers were Stanley Hill William Hill Jr Daniel Hill and Donald Hanscom. Burial in Oak Grove Cemetery.

A. F. Mayo & Son High Street Arvid L. Anderson Stanley Hill William Hill, Jr Daniel Hill Donald Hanscom Oak Grove

McIntire Leads Tax Reform Stance in Sagadahoc Bid

Raymond M. McIntire of Phippsburg, candidate for State Representative, publicly opposes a Republican platform pledge for a new tax levy. He will not support new taxes unless an alternative proves unavailable or absolutely necessary. McIntire cites the platform’s pre nomination pledge allowing withdrawal of support for any plank.

Raymond M. Mclntire Phippsburg Arrowsie West Bath Woolwich Sagadahoc Portland McIntire

Cub Scouts Earn Achievement Awards at Pack 99 Meeting

Cub Pack 99 sponsored by Central church Men’s Club awarded Bobcat Pin John Preble Wolf Arrow Points Stephen Rogers Stephen Wilson Donald Page Wolf Badge and Gold Arrow Points Robert Ricker Lion Badge and Gold Arrow Points Edward Fry Meldon Ricker Lion Badge Marshall Libby at a parish house ceremony. Donald Page led the ceremony with parents presenting badges as Dr. Donald Preble photographed. The gathering included a ceremonial campfire, slides from Bath’s centennial parade, a Lone Stranger film, snacks, and games.

Cub Pack 99 Men’s Club of Central Church Donald Page Donald Preble John Preble Stephen Rogers Stephen Wilson Robert Ricker Edward Fry Meldon Ricker Marshall Libby Page Bath

Engagement of Jane Anne Herrin to William Dolloff

Mr and Mrs John C Herrin of West Bath announce the engagement of their daughter Jane Anne to William Marston Dolloff son of Mrs Amy C Dolloff and the late William Dolloff Topsham The bride to be is Morse High School 1945 Becker Junior College 1947 and on the Times city staff Dolloff served in the Army Air Forces Military Police for three years and is now a cashier at Atlantic and Pacific Co Super Market Bath A mid Summer wedding is planned.

John C. Herrin West Bath Jane Anne William Marston Dolloff Amy C. Dolloff William Dolloff Topsham Morse High School Becker Junior College Worcester Mass the Times Dolloff Brunswick High School Military Police Corps U. S. Army Airforce Atlantic & Pacific Co Bath

Notable Obituaries and Community Notes From Bowdoinham Area

Charles Lamoreau 78 dies after three week illness at Central Maine General Hospital Lewiston. Bertha Jenkins 1906 born dies after lingering illness. Town officials appointments include bookkeeper and treasurer Jessie Frye and Alice Palmer town clerk. Maine Dairy Week plans site chairs George Millay and Ransom Kelly with milk production focus and milking contest. Local events include Gene Hooper show, Masonic meeting, Merry Meeting Club supper, and various personal items from Bowdoinham and nearby towns.

Charles Lamoreau Central Elizabeth Bishop Jake Bishop Arlington Mass Henry Lamoreau Presque Isle Bertha Jenkins Lawrence Jenkins Monticello Grace Atterton James Wesley Miller Gould-Heenie Maurice Jaques Bay View Cemetery Albert Libby Jane Jenkins Evelyn Perkins Brunswick Gertrude Henderson Peaks Island George Atterton Bowdoinham Jessie Frye Alice Palmer Maine George Millay Gardiner Richmond Bowdeinham Ransom Kelly Augusta Parent Teacher Association of Bowdoin Gene Hooper Bowdoinham Town Hall PTA Village Lodge Masonic Hall M. M Merry Meeting Club Jessie Heath Helen Coffin Shirley Humphrey Laurence Hackett Marilyn Hampton N. H Hackett George Hackett Milton Given Bertha Tibbetts Portland Adolf Spear Robinhood Robert Alexander James Gillies, Jr Bath James Storer John McKenna Joseph Mellen Miles Hilton Judy Connors Laurence Adams

Miss Esther Brawn Named Sagadahoc County Cancer Crusade Commander

Miss Esther L. Brawn was named Sagadahoc county commander for the 1950 Cancer Crusade by State Commander Miss Mary C. Lee. In her second year, Brawn cited early cancer as curable with home cancer facts and urged public outreach. The article also notes local civic involvement and several community updates.

Esther Brawn Esther L. Brawn Sagadahoc Mary C. Lee Brown Morse High School Miss Brawn Sagadahoc County Wesley Methodist Church Cosmopolitan Club South End Parent Teacher Association Bath Memorial Hospital Auxiliary Rod and Gun Club West Bath Clerk of Courts Association of Maine

Hyde Park Farm Bureau Meeting on Milk and Eggs

Hyde Park Farm Bureau will meet Thursday at 7 30 at the home of Mrs Grace Bonsey 15 Central avenue Co hosts will be Mrs Glenys Maxson Mrs Bonsey food leader will talk on Milk and Eggs Go Together Guests are cordially invited to attend Notify Mrs Bonsey

Hyde Park Farm Bureau Grace Bonsey Central Avenue Glenys Maxson Bonsey

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