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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1951

Page

2

Gentlemen’s night program and club activities noted

Bodwell lodge hosted a gentlemen’s night with a humorous skit The Birth of a Nation by an all male cast. Mrs Bernard Henderson reported on the Home and Community Welfare Committee. March 2 next meeting will be led by women members.

Bodwell le Bernard Henderson Home and Community Welfare Committee Arthur Wing Topsham Grange William Armstrong West Bath Grange Jessie Spaulding Wool Skillin House Nell Whitmer Roxbury, Mass Donald McKinnon Chester King Edwin Oliver Arthur Totman Norman MacDonald Shirley Pratt Morse High School Kippsburg Bodwell Gage Hall Archie Wishart Bath Eugene Winslow Phippsburg Riverside Hall

Harringtons Announce Barbara Anne Condon Marriage

Mr and Mrs Leston Harrington announce the marriage of their daughter Barbara Anne to Halbert P Condon of Bath son of Mr and Mrs Halbert E Condon. The couple wed at the Dew church parsonage with Rev Laforestene officiating. Many local residents attended and school activities resume after a spring recess.

Leston Harrington Barbara Anne Halbert P. Condon Bath Halbert E. Condon Dew Church Laforest Ene Cere Soares Earl Perkins Town Hall Vestry Bodwell Grange Hall Parker P.T.A Earl Hamel John G. Morse Jr Lewis Moore Lewis Lowell W. H. Wyman Leroy Wyman West Point Harold Rogers Parker End Turner McCarthy Ottawa Can Francis Lander New Haven Conn Walter Cushing Bob Moore Bath Memorial Hospital

Maine Council of Services to Camps and Hospitals Meeting

The Maine Council of Services to Camps and Hospitals met at First Parish church in Brunswick to hear reports and plan service extensions chaired by Madeline Hussey of Augusta. Miss Ruth Elwell, field director, spoke on Gray Ladies work at Togus Veterans Hospital noting 75 Gray Ladies contributed 1436 hours and supplied goods and gifts.

Maine Council of American Cross Brunnswick Madeline Hussey Augusta Ruth Elwell Red Cross Bath Seth S. Mullin George Aru Warren F. Hawey

Wreckage Tour and Genealogy Hints Highlight Weekend

Mr and Mrs Raymond Campbell and Mr and Mrs Frank Cutting toured the Wilmer Wedge Hill Co wreck site near Norway to compare with Cutting’s current work. Mr Totman seeks Blethen family ties linked to Ashdale with Albion Blethen once at Oakland shipyards in the 1890s. Blanche Bryant at Brunswack College Book Store shares data on Small Point residents from her childhood home.

Ashdale Albion Blethen Oakland Calif Blanche Bryant Brunswack Small Point

Meadowbrook Birth Report At Memorial Hospital

The parents of a son born at Memorial hospital Saturday weighed seven pounds eight ounces. Mr. and Mrs. George Chadbourne of Woolwich and Mr. and Mrs. Richard Chadbourne of Bath were Sunday callers at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jay K Bowker.

Robert Beals Memorial Hospital George Chadbourne Woolwich Richard Chadbourne Bath Jay K. Bowker

Carnival Page Attends Auburn Queen Crown Event

Mrs Archie L Seekins with overnight guests visited their aunt Mrs Lawrence R Vail in Arrowsie. Judith attended the Winter carnival in Auburn on Friday and Saturday serving as a page for the carnival queen.

Archie L. Seekins Lawrence R. Vail Arrowsie Judith Auburn

Popham Circle Hosts Valentine Party at Schoolhouse

Sunday service at the schoolhouse drew good attendance with Rev. H Macy Whitehead as pastor. Members planned a Valentine party for town children and residents, served refreshments after.

H. Macy Whitehead Popham Circle Ernest Oliver Gilbert Atwood Donald Small Alfred Rowe Allan Spear Harry L. Day B.M Harvey Lamson Pond Island Light Seguin Liberty Jonesport Coast Guardsman Blondeau Marguerite McNulty Frank Irvin William H. Stone Biddeford James Walker Medford Mass Ralph Small Bath Small Point Fred Spinney Nancy Welch Sons George Barnes Thomas Totman I. W. Rainey Phippsburg Center Marguerite Nutty S. W. Rainey Earle B. Perkins

Coxs Head celebrates Charles F Perkins of Everett at 91

Charles F. Perkins of Everett Massachusetts celebrated his 91st birthday Sunday. A native of Phippsburg he spent summers at his old home here until last year. He has a son Everett C. Perkins of Everett and a daughter Mrs Warren Blake of Saugus. He receives best wishes from many friends in the area.

Charles F. Perkins Everett Mass Cox Phippsburg Everett C. Perkins Warren Blake Saugus Dromore Farm Bureau Grange Hall Bodwell Grange Hall Martin F. Goodwin Wolfeboro N. H Stanton C. Dozois L. H. Carlisle Bath Lawrence Thayer Lewis Robert Moore Earle B. Perkins Cranberry Point Dozois Ralph Seekins James Chambers Sebasco Melvin Henderson Thomas Home Popham Road Richard S. Dozois Camp Pickett Julia B

Central Church League schedules spring events

The Central Church League met at the parsonage with good attendance. The March activities committee announced the annual silver tea at the parsonage on March 15. Father-Son Cub Scout banquet planning groups were named for February 29 with chairmen and members listed. The Couples' club second meeting is set for this Saturday evening at the parish house after a business session with refreshments.

League of Central Congregational Church Par House Harold P. Small J. Haviland Torrey Laforest Hodgkins William Blair Herbert Pierce Clyde Ambrose Arthur Brown John Grindell Ralph Bertrand Frank Sylvester Lawrence Lord Seth Thornton Harold Brown William Peavey Arthur MacDonald Elsie Small Edward-J.-Mce Mann Donald F. Preble

Gibbons Coal Co Celebrates Centenary and Moves Office

The Gibbons Coal Co marks 100 years in business dating to 1851, evolution from wood yard to coal and oil supplier. Office relocation from 32 Center Street to 168 Front Street slated by week end. George H. Musk notes expansion includes bottle gas and heating equipment.

Gibbons Coal Co George H. Musk Center Street Front Street Bath Joseph M. McGillicuddy Woolwich Bath Iron Works Hyde Windlass Co Woodward Thomas P. Gibbons Wood Woodward Coal Co Woodward Co Bell Telephone Mr. Musk Maine Central The Gibbons Co

Bay Point Quiet Amid Rain and Visitors

A heavy Sunday rain erased most ice and snow at Bay Point. Robins and pine grosbeaks noted near the “snail.” Several visitors and locals arrive through the week with losses reported and cottages damaged by broken windows.

Bay Point Maple Lodge Frederick Moffatt and Son R. Gordon Brunswick Sumner Mains L. M. Spinney Lincoln Campbell Five Islands Sonny Tibbetts Harry Stone Lewiston H. Martin Powers Bath Mr. Crafts Connecticut Joseph L. Perow Alice Hinckley George Lovitt Georgetown Joseph Perow Joseph, Jr William Adams G. Morang Lloyd Pinkham Harry Heald Edwin Hadstad

University of Life to Run Four Sundays in Bath Churches

The University of Life plans four Sunday nights in Bath during April under Protestant churches. Registration on March 11 at area churches, fee of 1 dollar covers four buffet suppers and one class. Andrew Butterfield and John Parker co chair the venture with a steering committee including Rev. Dole and several pastors and church leaders. Four noted speakers will close with Dr. Charles M. McConnell and others from Boston University and Andover Newton. Four interest groups address Family Religious Living, Church and Community, The Bible and Life, and Youth and Life Issues with listed leaders.

University of Life Bath Daniel Lord Beacon Street Andrew Butterfield John Parker Louis Dole Bath Council of Church Women Richard Schaper Clifford Sargent Arvid Anderson Charles M. McConnell Boston University William Leslie St. Mark's Methodist Church Brookline Mass John Brush Andover-Newton Seminary Newton Howard P. Kellett Massachusetts State Harold Bonnell Central Square Baptist Church Portland Frederick Thompson Woodfords R. L. Zerbie Lewiston Lewis Brehaut United Baptist Church Harland Lewis Hammond Street Congregational Church Bangor Ramon Zerbie Bates College Nathaniel Guptil First Congregational Church South Portland Leslie Howland High Street Methodist Church Auburn Fred Whittaker Bangor Theological Seminary Ellis Holt Court Street Baptist Church

Cigar Traces Origin to Spanish West Indies

The report notes that the cigar originated in the Spanish West Indies, outlining its colonial link and early distribution paths. It emphasizes historical trade routes and the cultural spread of tobacco products in the Caribbean and adjoining markets.

Spanish West Indies

All Girl Red Heads to Play Bath Men’s Team on Feb 27

The nationally famous All Girl Red Heads basketball team visit Bath on Tuesday February 27 to face the All Men Brooke Chevrolet quintet. Proceeds benefit the Bath American Legion baseball school fund with Rotary Club sponsorship. Betty Bradstreet leads the five seven or six footers, top at six foot four. Brooke Chevrolet roster includes Chuck Young Don Harrison Paul Lemont John Sonia Aubrey Steen Persis Kenneth Noyes Larry Boardman Ray Bourget. Tickets on sale at City Hall Smoke Shop or Gibbons Coal Co 168 Front Street.

Red Heads Bath Brooke-Chevrolet Bathoolwich American Legion Bath Rotary Club Betty Bradstree Brooke Chevrolet Chuck Young Don Har

Professor Brown Addresses North Center P T A Meeting

Bowdoin professor Herbert Ross Brown addressed North Center P T A on comic strip influence and propaganda. The group voted to buy record players for North Grammar and North Primary and reported on state PTA. attendance awards and community sing were noted along with rates for babysitting.

Herbert Brown North-Center Herbert Ross Brown Bowdoin College P.T.A Eastham Guild Brown Milton Caniff Steve Canyon North Grammar North Primary C. Lloyd Hooker North Center Fred H. Thompson

Driver Fined for Curve Pass on Route 1 West Bath

Edward G. Knight of South Windham pleaded guilty in Bath Municipal Court to passing on a curve on Route 1 in West Bath. He was fined $10 and $6.30 costs, paid in full and discharged. State Trooper George One was the complainant.

Edward G. Knight South Windham West Bath Bath George One

Be On Safe Ride Caulks and flashing on windows

To prevent moisture damage this home maintenance note urges sealing window frames with caulk and installing flashing at the top to stop rain intrusion.

Helping Hand Club Honors Members and Plans Gift

The Helping Hand club met Thursday evening with Mrs. Eugene Sirois of Water Street. President Mrs. Emile Cyr led the session and the group voted to send a gift to Jo seph Andre Vaillancourt. A birthday party honored member Mrs. Oliver Foster with gifts and cake.

Helping Hand Club Eugene Sirois Water Street Emile Cyr Little Joseph Andre Vaillancourt Oliver Foster

City distribution of surplus food continues at Bath hall

Welfare officials run monthly surplus food handout at Bath city hall with thousands of pounds of potatoes butter dried milk and cheese to be given away today and tomorrow City Manager Mitten Dorf warns the program may end next month as surpluses near exhaustion The city has donated about $18 000 worth of items to the needy at a cost of only $700 800 for transport handling and cold storage

City Hall Welfare Department Ralph F. Mittendorf Bath

Hanson guests attend Brunswick housewarming supper

Mr and Mrs William Hanson of this city were among guests at the housewarming and supper party held at the home of Mr and Mrs Stanwood Sheffield in Brunswick on Saturday evening.

William Hanson City Stanwood Sheffield Brunswick

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J. William Gilman Norman Perkins Norma Pye Richard Hart Pitch Pine Hill Nathan A. Cushman Gordon Alden Sebasco Estates Raymond Wyman Bath Memorial Hamel Hartford Swanton Wyman Chester Wilson Ida Nordlund Alvin Brewer Ernest Wallace Florida Joyce Perkins Richard Dozois Stanwood Gilman Gilman Harold Hart Judy Leo Hamel Russell Mott Harold Mott Winnegance Bath Me Maine Council OF Services Meadowbrook Central Church League America Joseph Long Hollis Garey Leland Greene Laura Mitchell William Davis Phyllis Rolfe American Beauty Design Fisher Brooke Chevrolet, Inc
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