Town Meeting Proceedings And Local Club Reports
Town accounts closed Friday and books audited Monday as Wiscasset gears for an election March 8 with noon to 7 pm voting. Various clubs held meetings. sewing and Red Cross activities noted. Grace Jones champions slogan “The Whole Bible and the Whole World” as community events unfold with talks by Eva Meeveliou and War Veterans committee programs. Ed it h Merry and Jeanette Keefe hosted sewing group events. next gathering set for Isabelle Young’s home.
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Ascot Valley
Edith Merry
Stella Hammond
Ella Dunton
Ting
Merry
Berthamett
Jeanette Keefe
Isabelle Young
Peepee Penti
Lawrence Haggett
American Legion Auxiliary
Bath Road
Roland Abbott
Woman's Club
Yeerbersaye
Eva Meeveliou
Augusta
Tomas
Iss Beaulee i
Red Cross
Germany
Austria
Italy
France
Totalk
Togus
War Veterans’ Committee
Sara Bradford
MacLaren
Robert Heigham
Vincent Reed
Sidwin
Carolina
Edgecomb ‘Grange
St. Philip's Church
Charien OM. Tu
Bath
Community PTA Meeting At Littlefield School
The article notes a PTA unit gathering with remarks from William White and Mrs. Leon Belanger, a social hour, and refreshments served by Mrs. Small and others. A decorated birthday cake by Mrs. Larrabee was served and the next meeting is planned for March 4 at Littlefield school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oma Ona
William White
Leon Belanger
William Oe
Forest Barter
Orem
al Pta
Small
Harry Larrabee
al. Booker
Local Social and School News from Woolwich and Bath
Community notices include church services with Rev. Felson and Rev. Danielson, Wheel club event, and visiting officials. Residents travel to Boston for Ice Follies, attend baccalaureate and graduation at Maine General Hospital, and Miss Muriel Raynes prepares for Johns Hopkins obstetrics training in Maryland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ee Sadat
Spor and Sons
Lawrence Muzzrell
Pittsfield
Flora Hathorne
Bath Aps
Tal
Russell Boyd Ton
Harriet Howa
Ralph Rice
Samuel Hathorne
Guy Bussey Ot Sanford
Ain
Falker
Albert Temple
Marilyn
Katherine M. Beebe
William Ra
Portland
Raynes
Shaw
George Ames
Boston Garden
Roland Raynes
Maine General Hospital
Muriel Raynes
Community notes and church service in Dresden Mills area
A church service at the M. E. church featured Mrs. Melitta Leavitt and Rev. David Hickland with devotions by Rev. Hickland. Notes mention local students and absentees from tests, a Brid ge Easter event, and an Olive Branch chapter activity. Also references smelt fishing activities along the Eastern river with locals traveling to Arlington and Worcester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace
Fred
Dresden Mills
Asata
Diana James
Shirley
Bobbie Dorr
Walter Rittall Jr
Ethel Robbins
Kathleen James
M. E
Melitta Leavitt
R of Richmbdnd
David Hickland
Waldoboro
Olive Branch
O.es
William Houdlette
Lou Laws
Leila Pray
Helen Jewril
Joseph Houdlette
Hamy
Arlington
Worcester
Mass
Morning service to beam radio to all churches in America
A morning service will broadcast via a nationwide radio hookup reaching every church with a radio. One unit will be installed at Stiles during the week to provide access for a wider audience.
Junior Red Cross Ships Boxes Abroad
The 726 Bath children in the Junior Red Cross sent 44 gift boxes to needy children in other lands last year. In Summer 1947 the Red Cross ran 30 aquatic schools at camps nationwide to train instructors in first aid water safety and accident prevention.
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Brotherhood of Man
Red Cross
Bath Hospital
Dogs on Payroll in Federal Prisons
The article notes several federal prisons employ trained dogs such as German shepherds and bloodhounds as regular staff members. These dogs guard prisoners outside the walls and help track escape attempts, illustrating their role in security operations.
Flavor With Weed Burgers and Lake Erie Weather Notes
Flavor with weed hamburgers is claimed to impart a delicate wood flavor similar to aristo planked steaks. Nevada mentor uses thin veneer wood between the grill and the burger with options such as oak or black cherry. Lake Erie's average depth is 58 feet, its shallowness heightens susceptibility to sudden storms.
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Nevada
Lake Erie
West Bath community notes and military moves
Local West Bath residents attend the Eastern States Farmers Exchange meeting in Springfield. US Army and Navy personnel including Pvt Robert Farnham and Vernon Mank are stationed in San Antonio and Boston respectively. Community members host gatherings at First Baptist Bath and with families in Gardiner, Bath, and Brunswick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Sewing Circle
First Baptist Church
H. E. Worrey
Bath
Vernon Mank
Larrabee Grove
USAAF
San Antonio
Texas
Warren Mank
U. S. Navy
Boston
Alice Mank
Mildred Pomerleau
Ruth Fuller
Hazel Mank
Hazel Crocker
Glennys ‘Maxson
Alice Black
Carroll Mank
Madeline Black
Margaret Fitzgerald
Mank
Laura Whitmore
Robert Killiam
Gardiner
Lee Holbrook
Freeport
Arthur Footer
Whiskeag
Percy Holbrook
Mary Deehan
Rangeley
Stanley Burnham
Robert Burnham
Brunswick
Irving Burnham
Marshall Boudreau
Topsham Grange
Loraine Andacqueline Sawyer
David Dunton
Dick Bowman
C. R. Sims
Fred Larrabee
Thomas Martin
South Portland
William Ketchum
Edna McDougall
Somerville
Mass
E. Burns
Ones
Portsmouth
G. Deehan
OR. Saunders
Pfc
Worthley McPhee
U. S. Army
Roe
Worthley
West Bath
Grange
Sprinkler Irrigation Boosts Oregon Hop Profits
Oregon farmers earned more than 690000 dollars in 2045 from sprinkler irrigation of hops. Experiments show income increases of 260 to 40 percent, and an estimated 5000 to 7000 acres in the Willamette Valley are now irrigated.
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Oregon
Willamette Ley
West Bath Farm Bureau Meeting Highlights Modern Meat Cookery
West Bath Farm Bureau met Friday at the home of Mrs. Warren Davis to discuss Modern Meat Cookery led by Home Demonstration Agent Miss Beryl Barton. The group reviewed meat value and cooking methods for current cuts, using pressure cookers and film strips, with Foods Leader Harry Larrabee supplying ingredients for a group dinner.
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West Bath
Aviort
Mise
New Vinyl Yarn Promises Broad Textile Use
Researchers unveil a vinyl yarn that resists boiling water, dyes easily in dark shades, and offers high strength and chemical resistance. It resists water, bacteria, and insects, and feels silk like yet remains durable for bathing suits, foundation garments, rain wear, and dress goods. The note adds a legal line stating there is no espionage offense in peacetime.
Woolwich Grange Holds Meeting with Memorial and Shower
Woolwich Grange met with 23 members present on a Wednesday evening. A tableau by Miss Norma Hunnewell opened the program followed by poems songs and readings including The Battle Hymn of the Republic and God Bless America. A marriage shower for Kenneth Crocker and Mary Webber was celebrated with gifts and a fashion-like presentation by the officers. The next meeting is set for March 3.
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Woolwich Grange
Andy
Josephine Johnson
Norma Hunnewell
George Washington
Gladys Hathorne
Whispering Hope
Merline Jameson
The
Grange
Albert and Bailey
Oather Grover
Cinta
Thore
Rose Ha Mildred Curtis
Keenneth Crocker
Mary Webec
John ‘Webber
Evelyn Leeman
Owl intelligence debate across authorities
Authorities clash over owl vision and intelligence. Some say owls are dumb, others call them geniuses of the bird world. Claims include limited night sight and fixed eyes forcing position changes to see. The source notes animals’ varying abilities in moonlight and dawn without clear consensus.
Longer Lasting Teeth Improvement Tied to Life Expectancy Shifts
A study linked longer human lifespan with dental longevity, noting today’s children may need teeth coverage about 27 years longer than those born in the early 1900s, as researchers discuss aging and dental health trends.
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de. J. T. Are
Guatemala Indians A Maya Heritage Preserved in Dress and Weaving
A Smithsonian study by Dr. T D Stewart notes the Cakchiques as Highland Maya distinct from Lowland Maya. Despite intermarriage, they remain close to their roots with preserved pre colonial weaving and distinctive huipiles. Men’s dress shows some shift but retains unique features.
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Guatemala
T. D. Stewart
Smithsonian Institution
Yucatan
Frost Fairs on the Thames Historic London Ice Markets
The frost fairs of London on the Thames featured around 30 flag booths selling Lapland mutton at a penny or shilling a measure. Printers set up on the ice printing patrons' names with date and place for sixpence each. John Evelyn described the event as Bacchanalian carnival on the water and noted a king’s presence.
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Lee Fields
London
fairThey
John Evelyn
Draft Ship Limits Duluth to Atlantic Passage
A 14 foot draft ship can sail from Duluth to the Atlantic, enabling coastal navigation and potential expansion of trade routes along the Great Lakes to the sea. This finding emphasizes broader accessibility for ocean-going vessels from inland ports.
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Duluths
Atlantic
Local Social News Highlights From Bath Area
Personal notes from Bath and surrounding towns list greetings and family updates. Names include Mrs F Ham of Quincy Mass and Dr and Mrs Charles Di Perri of Wiscasset announcing twin daughters Lee and ... Fisher of Park Street and Laurence Waite relocating to Franklin College. Also noted are Sewall Strout of Edgecomb visiting Bath, and Charles Anderson family visiting from Boothbay Harbor.
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James L. Ham
Quincy
Mass
Aztec God Huitzilopochtli and sacrifice rites
The Aztec war god Huitzilopochtli was offered human sacrifices three times yearly yet ranked below the sun and moon gods in the Aztec pantheon.
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Huitzilopochtli
Mexico
Iron Ore Output from Minnesota and Michigan Ranges
Iron ore production totaled 79 million tons last year, chiefly sourced from the mining ranges in Minnesota and Michigan. The figures highlight the prominence of Great Lakes region ore in national output.
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Minnesota
Michigan
New Egg Quality Test Uses Electromagnetic Field
A National Patent Council report describes an electronica method to test eggs internal quality and perishability. Eggs are scanned in a coil within a radio frequency field. good eggs absorb little power while bad eggs absorb more. Claimed accuracy near 100 percent could save on current canning techniques.
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Electronica
National Patent Council
Mt Parnassus in Greece Hosts Apollo and Dionysus Event
Readable fragments describe Mt Parnassus Greece as a seat of an event named Apollo and Dionysus in a 1930s cultural context. Details are sparse but indicate a thematic gathering on the historic site with potential Greek myth references and ceremonial notes.
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Mt. Parnassus
Greece
Apollo
Dionysus
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