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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1953
Page
3
Town residents vote to keep the Community Center open and discuss an arts program. Local events include a talent show at Bath Community Center, dedication services at Winter Street church, and multiple visits by town residents and families.
Lions led by Gary Parker and Jerry Doyle top Sons of Veterans 56 36 as Elks beat Rotarians 63 52. Parker and Harrison each 13 for Lions. Burden 16 and Doyle 15 paced Elks. Rotarians balance. Officials Warner and Johnson officiated. Time of game 48 minutes.
Mrs Grace Kenney of 22 Goddard Street is listed as a real patient at Memorial Hospital with no further medical details provided.
Parker Head PTA meets next week as Rev Whitehead is assisted by Carolyn Pypimeuna and Claudia Hutch. The village school reopens February 24 after a ten day recess and perfect attendance honors go to Ruth Gray Kane Gray Linda Doughty Anne Gray is the only student with perfect attendance in 22 weeks. Valentines day was celebrated with a lunch, others marked Lincoln's birthday with remarks and pictures. Personal visiting guests include Mrs Marion Nadeau, Millard Nadeau and John Libby. Local residents attend meetings, drive to Portland, or host gatherings at homes. School film on February 26 centers on Gate Way to the West. Several families move or host guests, and church and extension activities occur in Parker Head and nearby towns.
Allie Jewett of Bath and Johnny Piacentini of Portland will bowl the first half of a 20 string state championship match this afternoon at the Arcade alleys in Bath. They start at 3 00 PM, with a large crowd expected and no admission fee. The second half will be bowled at Piacentini’s home alleys on a date to be announced.
The article notes that sound travels about fifteen times faster through iron than through air, illustrating how material properties influence acoustic propagation. It emphasizes the significant difference in wave speed between solids and gases.
Miss Sara Pearl Lowell daughter of Mr and Mrs Earl Lowell of Parker Head joins the Waves and is expected to leave for her initial assignment around Feb 24 She attended Parker Head schools and Morse High School class of 1951 and Bliss Business College Lewiston She worked at Rock Garden Inn and at the Freezer Sebasco in the Waves she plans to train as a dental technician She has a brother enrolled to enter Maine Maritime Academy Castine in August
Maine State Park Commission discussed Fort Popham improvements at its Augusta meeting. Proposals include a new access road, possible ledge cut, lightkeeper home repairs, upgraded toilets, more picnic tables and fireplaces, and a seasonal custodian to curb vandalism at Fort Baldwin on Sabine Hill.
A. M. Swan, manager of the W. T. Grant Co. Bath store, was cited by the company for outstanding managerial ability in 1952. He received a Certificate of Merit from regional manager J. H. Hawes at a convention in Atlantic City. President Edward Staley spoke on company plans while over 150 store managers attended. Grants operates nearly 500 stores nationwide and posted 1952 sales surpassing $280 million.
The 1953 automobile licenses must be procured within a little over a week as the Office of Secretary of State and the State Police warn no leniency for driving after February 28 without new tags. Charles Syde of Marcia Street Maine for Harvard Brewing Co. left Monday for Biddeford for a week illness with the flu.
Phippsburg and Morse High School Bath students begin a ten day recess. Local residents visiting, cottage damage from high seas noted at several sites in Phippsburg Bath and Small Point with families gathering after the weekend storm.
Dromore Extension met at Dromore grange hall with instructor Mrs. Addie Seavey for a Better Buttonholes session. Dinner was served by Mrs. Pauline Hart Mrs. Lillian Henderson and Mrs. Eva Rogers as visitors and guests were noted from Stratton Bath Parker Head Woolwich and Dix's Island.
The Junior Hospital League met at Mrs. Harold McElman’s Bedford Street home. Mrs. George Baer Connard will host a coffee March 18 at York Hall Washington Street sponsored by the league with tickets handled by Mrs. Lynn Bussey. The group sewed for Memorial Hospital and next meets March 3 with Mrs. Leonard Litchfield. Members included Mrs. Shumway and many others.
New York report says a pure white dye has been developed for the first time by the British Information Service. The dye acts differently from chlorine bleach and standard whitening agents, suggesting a new approach to brightening fabrics.
Dresden region notes include Eastern River 4-H met at Mrs. Leslie Souviney’s home with guests from Boothbay Center grange. Smelt fishing weak due to thin ice. gear restricted. Socials feature showers for Mrs. Robert Wilk inson and a Dresden Mills reception for Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Carver. Mayflowers bloom in Dresden Center. Rose Beverage chosen to represent Bridge Academy in an upcoming American Legion Oratorical Contest. Wiscasset-B. A. game ends 36-36. last home game Feb 10 at Pownalboro. Doctors from Maine General Hospital lectured on nursing. Death report: Glenwood Siegars in Bath nursing home Feb 11.
Marie McMann seven year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Edward J McMann of Pleasant Street is a patient at Mercy Hospital in Portland where she submitted to major surgery on Tuesday forenoon. The McManns passed the day in Portland.
Scout Troop 57 met at Beacon Street church. Scout Oath, law and flag pledge observed. Scoutmaster Wesley McPhee honored former Scout master Sherman H. Mitchell with a trophy and banquet ticket. Red Rose Troop 6 held a Valentine party at Corliss Street vestry with exchanges, crafts, and a visit to Hyde Memorial Home. Blue Bird Brownies Troop 10 hosted a Valentine party at Corliss Street vestry. new member Lorrette Knight joined. activities included dances, prizes, and a Heart Hunt. Troop 13 Brownies did Valentine party at Central church parish house with games and singing. no meeting next week due to school vacation.
Mr and Mrs Bernard Pratt Jr of Kittery and Mr and Mrs Donald Sylvester of Chestnut street attended funeral services for Howard M Steen following a weekend visit.
Miss Connie Davis of 121 Bowery street hosted forty friends at her home on Tuesday evening to honor her seventeenth birthday. Morse High junior enjoyed games piano solos and refreshments with flowers and a birthday cake. Gifts were exchanged and displayed. Mrs Wilfred W Chaney of Middle Street hosted the Missionary Society of Corliss Street church Tuesday afternoon. The Ann McKim built in Baltimore in 1832 is noted as the first real clipper ship.
Health officer Roscoe C. McFadden outlines monthly requirements for raw milk. Specifications include total solids at least 11.75 percent, butter fat at least 3.25 percent, and standard plate count not exceeding 50,000.
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