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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1949

Page

4

Dromore Ice Run and Nearby Village Life Recalled

A historical sketch recalls the Dromore area once busy with a Cuttings saw mill and an ice privilege on the Rogers farm. It notes workers, icehouses, cargoes shipped, and a lost cake that sailed past the Emma Cutting to the Gut. The piece also covers recent logging, dormitory work at Sebasco, and local personal items.

Dromore Lee’s Island Rogers Shore William Mussenden Bath Mr. Gielstrup Elmer Rogers Emma Cutting Clifford Belanger Alfred G. Trask Rogers Field David Rogers Sebasco Small Point Gordon Alden Mark Harrington Lyman Barbour Walter McCourt Freeport Bodwell Orange Bernard Henderson James Little Priscilla Rainey Jean Totman William Blaisdell Raymond Wyman Asa Wyman Emmy Eva Rogers Alice Eaton Charles Wyman Augusta Rodney Wyman Rosa Wyman Boston Emma Perry Bath Memorial Hospital Horatio Parker New York William Grevers Norwalk Ohio Susan Meadowbrook Stanley Hutchins Howard Bowker Bowker Albert Moore Five Islands Lawrence Davis William Davis Hollywood Fla Elijah Clifford Clifford Hill

Bath residents face four mill boost in city taxes

Bath taxpayers likely will pay more as city officials project a tax rate rise to cover bond interest and principal reduction, county and state tax increases, and costs for a Huse Memorial school addition. The plan hinges on state and county actions and planned bond issues.

BATH Huse Memorial School Sagadahoc County Maine Sagadahoc Ralph F. Mittendorf Highway Department Huse Mittendorf Donald D. Young

Gasoline Leakage Probed at Bath Auto Co

Maine officials led by Joseph A P Flynn of the Arson Squad investigated a gasoline leakage at Bath Auto Co. An old tank flooded by water released gasoline vapor posing danger. The top of the fill pipe was broken, a plug loosened, water entering during thaw. Authorities ordered immediate pumping, tank removal planned for spring.

Joseph A. P. Flynn Maine State Insurance Commission Maine Fire Prevention Committee Malcolm Chase Bath Bath Auto Co Richard Frates Flynn

Mrs Melville Robbins Birthday Party Held

Mrs Melville Robbins celebrated her birthday Saturday evening at her East Brunswick home with relatives and friends. Guests enjoyed dancing singing improvised piano solos and buffet plates of sandwiches birthday cake ice cream and coffee. Attendees included Elton Crosby Bucksport Theryl Robbins and children Wayne Gail and Bruce Milan Street 24 William Leask 1497 Washington Street Leon Robbins 88 Milan Bath Beverly Robbins and Melville Robbins East Brunswick.

Melville Robbins East Brunswick Elton Crosby Bucksport Theryl Robbins Wayne Gail and Bruce Milan Street William Leask Washington Street Leon Robbins Bath Beverly Robbins

Hearing on bill to shift aid to dependent children to the State

City Manager Ralph F. Mitten dorf and Superintendent Jason A. Merrill attended a Welfare committee hearing in Augusta on a bill moving towns and cities' share of aid to dependent children to the State. Proponents from the Maine Municipal Association and several cities urged passage. Senator R. Leon Williams noted the bill would cost the State about $500,000 annually, while towns now cover roughly one third of the total. Bath appropriated $750 for this program last year.

Bath Bowdeinham Ralph F. Mittendorf Jason A. Merrill Augusta Maine Municipal Association R. Leon Williams

Ministers Exchange Pulpits in Bath Churches

Sunday Bath ministers swapped pulpits and led services. Revs Joseph O Purdue Wesley Methodist Alfred H Ives First Baptist C C Sargent Winter Street Arvid L Anderson Beacon Street Charles R Sims Church of the New Jerusalem Louis A Dole Corliss Street Baptist led respective services.

Bath Joseph O Purdue Wesley Methodist Church Alfred H. Ives First Baptist Church C. C. Sargent Winter Street Arvid L. Anderson Beacon Street Church Charles R. Sims Church of the New Jerusalem Louis A. Dole Corliss Street Baptist Church

Luncheon bridge raises funds for Legion Auxiliary

Mrs Sumner Sewall hosted a luncheon bridge on Friday with proceeds of 25 dollars donated to the American Legion Auxiliary. The event concluded the Legion's telephone bridge session that started February 1. Ann Kimball won first prize, John Parker's wife second, and Catherine Whitney low.

Sumner Sewall American Legion Auxiliary Legion Ann Kimball John Parker Catherine Whitney Low Rita Durant David al. — Whitney Marion Pratt Miles Hagan Lucy Desmond Myra Burgon Stella Jackson Mary Smith Beatrice Stevens Lucile McLaughlin

Parker Head community notes and events

Parker Head residents report measles chicken pox and mumps affecting a Sunday school. March of Dimes collection totals 78.49 by Mrs Earl Lowell. PTA to meet with Mrs Lewis Lowell at 7:30 pm with hostess Mrs Earl Lowell. Various visits birthdays and gatherings noted including Bodwell Orange degrees and a tax discussion set for Mar 4. Many attendees from Bath Dromore Topsham Harpswell and Augusta are recorded.

Earl Lowell Parker Head P.T.A Lewis Lowell F. A. Libby Joyce Gray Beryla Nisbet Leslie Darling Eugene Ross Joyce Robert Gray Robert Cushing Bodwell Orange Dromore Kennebec Bath Melvin Pratt West Bath Topsham Harraseeket Aziscoos Maine Walter Cushing Florence Rollins Boston Augusta Daniel Williams H. T. Stevens Leo Hamel Ashdale H. D Mank Raymond Smith Robert Richard Clifford Strong Darling Mertie Shepherd George Watson Brunswick Beverly Mary Moore Popham Road Kenneth Wallace West Point S. C. Moore Grace Kraft Billy Kraft John Rollins Sally Bill Lowell Francis Gray Laurence Moroni Morse High Arthur Kreidler U.S.N Jack Robeson George Morons New London Conn

Bath youth found guilty of probation violation

Everett Reid 16 Hinckley Street Bath was found guilty of violating probation by Judge Gardiner R. Deering in Bath municipal court Monday morning. The original 30 day Kennebec County jail sentence was imposed after Reid pleaded guilty in October last year to a bores of threatened assault against King of Bath. sentence had been suspended and he was on six months probation. The Monday hearing cited further threats of assault and battery by Reid against King.

Everett Reid Hinckley Street Bath Gardiner R. Deering Kennebec County Reid Oward King of King

Gediman Family Holiday Visit Mentioned

Mrs Benjamin Gediman and son Julius visited with Arthur Gediman Henry Gediman and families and joined Mrs Edith Mey ers of Brighton Massachusetts for the holiday weekend.

Benjamin Gediman Julius Edith Meyers Brighton Mass Arthur Gediman Henry Gediman

Popham Beach Town Sunset and Local Bygone News

Phippsburg schools close Friday for a week’s vacation. Town Constable Herbert Scott posted the town warrant at the post office Monday. A land tract south of the village was given to the town as a public beach by the late Charles V Minott. Grange meeting and harvest supper Friday night at Bodwell Grange Hall drew Mr and Mrs Herbert Sprague, Mrs Frank Scott and guest Mrs Frances Roberts and Napoleon Fickett.

Phippsburg Herbert Scott Popham Charles V Minott Bodwell Grange Hall Herbert Sprague Frank Scott Frances Roberts Napoleon Fickett Popham Circle Patricia Jacqueline Chubbuck Woolwich Nancy Welch Thomas Percy Marblehead Moses H. C. Todd Belfast W. E. Sprague Reuben Munroe Kennebec Seguin Clyde Whittaker Bath Memorial Hospital Leverett Welch Clarence Wallace Schenectady N. Y Ralph Small Katherine McCarty Bath Winterport Sewall Prescott

Day With Mr and Mrs Frank D Scott Before NYC Return

A brief note describes a day spent with Mr and Mrs Frank D Scott prior to their departure back to New York City. The item highlights the social visit and forthcoming travel.

Mrs Frank D. Scott New York City

Priestlys announce birth of daughter Regina Charlene

Mr and Mrs Harlan Priestly of Rome New York announce the birth of a daughter Regina Charlene on January 28. The Priestlys are frequent visitors at the Percy cottage in Bath. Nearby residents enjoyed vacations at local cottages and joined in social visits through the weekend.

Berwindvale Kennebec Kennebec Wharf and Coal Co Bath Harlan Priestly Rome N. Y Regina Charlene Priestlys Percy Cottage Mary Moore Robert Lewis Moore Parker Head School Ernest Wood Harold Grundy Wood Cottage Lawrence Thayer Bob Moore Wyman Farm Washington Neil Sullivan Mr. Thayer Richard Dervis Clayton Moore Curtis Cunningham Portland

Lyman Oliver 94th Birthday Honored in Phippsburg Home

Lyman Oliver, the oldest resident of Phippsburg, celebrated his 94th birthday on February 11 at his birthplace and home with his son Ernest Oliver nearby. Though health limits him, he stays engaged via radio and recalls a career as a carpenter and boat builder noted for Kennebec wherries.

Lyman Oliver Phippsburg Ernest Oliver Oliver Kennebee Wherries

Maple sap runs early as Webster farmer taps trees

W M Neil of the Webster farm on Center street extension reports an early spring with warm weather. He tapped trees and Sunday collected a heaping quart of pure maple syrup, a notable prize for February in town.

W. M. Neil Webster Farm Center Street Neil

Bay Point Community Notes Highlight Midweek Visits and Meetings

Bay Point residents report springlike days and a midyear school break. The annual town meeting is set for Monday March 7 at the school. Local residents and visitors include Mr. Moore returning from Japan, along with many calls and visits among a long list of names and towns.

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Hobby Show a Great Success with Varied Exhibits

The hobby show featured dolls and match covers with Ralph Champion demonstrating amateur radio to attendees. A day long musical program included vocal solos by Tenry Henrickson, violin by Christopher Ives, saxophone by David Drake, piano duets by Beverly White and Nancy Barter, and solos by Ethel Richardson. Refreshments were arranged by Mrs. Doris Steen with Eva Wilkins, Nancy Barter, Beverly White, and Ethel Richardson assisting. Bettina Snell and Martha Frederickson led ticketing and posters. Youth Fellowship president David Drake led the effort with Fred Fox as publicity manager, aided by adults Mr. and Mrs. James Steen, Mrs. Leeman Drake, and Rev. Alfred Ives.

Ralph Champion byTenry Henrickson Christopher Ives David Drake Beverly White Nancy Barter Ethel Richardson Doris Steen Eva Wilkins Bettina Snell Martha Frederickson Youth Fellowship Fred Fox James Steen Leeman Drake Alfred Ives

McIntosh Couple Return From New York Sportsmen Show

Mr and Mrs Roland McIntosh of North Street arrived home Sunday after several days in New York City where they attended the Sportsmen's Show at Grand Central Palace.

Roland McIntosh North Street New York City Grand Central Palace

Donnell Returns to Bryant's College After Vacation

Frank A. Donnell has returned to his studies at Bryant's College Providence Rhode Island after a ten day vacation with his parents Mr and Mrs Earle C Donnell West Bath.

Frank A. Donnell Bryant’s College Providence R. I Earle C. Donnell West Bath

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Huse School Grant Coate W. T. Grant CO Mrs. Melville Robins Legion Auxiliary Parker Popham Beach Cox Madison Moore M' Coombs Mr. Moore Japan Walter DeLano l Arrowsiv Roland Peterson Robinhead Bay Point Frank Carlton Arrowsic Maurice Burns I the Marine Hospital Porthand Eugene Reed Duck Inn J. A. Spinney Edith Wright Sherman Campbell Mae Hogan Georgetown Thomas Hagan Ralph Wright Campbell Kay Burns Leona Tibbetts Kay George Hoyte Richmond Friends Point Dale Whittaker H. A. Spinney Eugenia Cromwell L. M. Spinney New Haven Wilmer Bowen Waterville Carroll Powers Robinhood Sifati Chevrolet Fisher Certesafe Aia
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