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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1947
Page
10
A 1909 effort led to painting walls and whitening ceilings at the Arrowsic church amid storms over repairs. Committees including Mrs F S Bowker and Rev C L Stevens raised funds, while some members resisted changes and favored keeping the church as is.
Lynt Seecking Gorse of Morse High School Phippsburg Maine won a national livestock contest prize from Rand Mee W Larrabee Jr. The 16 year old chose a Guernsey bred heifer from the Ringgold Experimental Run Circleville Ohio, shipping expected within a week. The award recognizes farm work and livestock interest since his family moved to Phippsburg.
Master Bobby Bruce son of Mr and Mrs Francis Bruce Highland street celebrated his fourth birthday Friday afternoon with a party for his little friends. Guests included Nancy Bruce Nancy White Lakepiail Kathy and others. Grandmother Mrs Ethel Morse made the cake.
Motorists along Lambert Park alleys warn of frequent close calls as children and toddlers sled down the hills. Drivers report several near-accidents and urge parental restraint to prevent a tragedy.
Richard Moses from Lisbon Falls played center for Phillips Exeter Academy in a 4 to 1 victory over Andover at Exeter. The Moses family includes Oliver Moses 3rd, a wing for West Point hockey, which has won three of five games this season.
The Maine Publicity Bureau announces the annual camp and cottage rental catalogue for distribution to out-of-state inquirers seeking summer property in Maine. Executive Manager Guy P. Butler says the first edition presses on March 1 and invites Maine owners to list rentals for a small service fee. Byron Stevens travels to Jamaica Plain, Mass., for a several month visit with daughter Mrs. Madelyn Langan.
Mr and Mrs Lawrence Thayer of Bath and Mrs St Jewell of Bath visited with Mr and Mrs Frank Yman. The three enjoyed a sleigh ride after their gathering. Mrs Merton Wright of Street Bath were Friday callers of Mr and Mrs Omes. Ed Jr was also a guest. Thursday Mrs Thomas with his.
The Cosmopolitan Garden Club of Mo. met with 16 members on Monday. They discussed the Mid-Winter Federation of Garden Clubs meeting in Augusta, with members signing to attend. Mrs. Roscoe P. McFadden reported five clothing boxes shipped in the National Clothing Drive. A colonial program aired but musical numbers were cut after Mrs. Kel Harris injured her wrist on an icy walkway. Mrs. Morris Povich read a Longfellow garden story with home pictures. Mrs. Charles W. Messenger presented a piece on Historic Gardens of America. Mrs. Charles Kinney spoke on Salem Gardens and Mrs. Everett Pinkham read A Tribute To Lincoln. One new member, Mrs. Frank H. Reinoehl, joined. Miss Alice Johnson surprised members with a patriotic gift box. grand prize went to Mrs. Everett Pinkham. A social hour followed with red white blue decor. Next meeting is Feb 25 on Flowers in Arts and Crafts by Mrs. Nellie Thompson and Mrs. Lena Donnell.
The Actors Guild plans a minstrel show sponsored by Bath Community Center on Feb 28 with tickets sold for Lambert Park residents at 17 Tower Circle. Ladies attend the What-So-Ever club card party at the Park. Woman's club meets at Mrs. Patterson 16 Crawford Drive with committee members listed.
Popham school will reopen Feb 25 after a two week vacation. Superintendent Stanwood Gilman announces Nellie Davis of Waldoboro will replace Margaret Wyman, who had no training, due to teacher shortages. Election rules clarify two vacancies for the March town meeting.
Dust talcum into gaps between boards if not tightly joined. Use a thin knife to apply glue in cracks and let it set. If squeaks persist, add finishing nails sunk below the surface with nail gel and fill holes with plastic wood. Insert wedges between sub-flooring and joist at weaving points to stop squeaks.
Miss Marion Schaffer daughter of Mrs Dora S Goulston of Brookline Mass wed Dr William David Levin son of Mr and Mrs Samuel Levin of North Street Bath in a double ring ceremony performed by Rev Mr Cohen at his home The bride wore a gray traveling suit and carried white flowers The couple plan a six week trip through the South Mexico and Cuba after which Dr Levin will open an office in Waltham Massachusetts They were joined by Mr and Mrs Samuel Levin and Capt Jesse Levin as wedding guests.
The second meeting of the Extension classes led by Dean Glenn Kendall of the University of Maine will be held this evening at Morse High.
A teachers group will convene at 6 15 with a combined teachers and interested citizens meeting at 8 00. Officials hope a large attendance at the eight o clock session as part of a broader discussion on union persistence and optical persistence characteristics observed in the eye.
The text notes that the first great Florenting painter was Giotto Car who painted in fresco on ce and mentions eyes with pupils that do not change in size.
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