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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jan 03, 1952

Page

4

Parish and club meetings amid holiday lights and travels

The village notes parish events as St Philip's plans an annual meeting with supper at 6 30 and vestry at six. The Wiscasset Fire Society holds its annual meeting January 9 at Kozy mer in the evening. Townsfolk report holiday decorations, visits, and several family moves and illnesses across Bath road, Hooper street, and nearby towns.

St. Geo Mis Mission Jefferson Boothbay Harbor St. Philip’s Wiscasset Fire Society Kozymer Legion Hall Ruth Kierstead Huntoon Hill Grange Ve Grange Winslows

Winters Welcome Daughter Born December Twenty Sixth

Mr and Mrs Jack Winters announce the birth of a daughter on December 26 at Miles Memorial Hospital. The child is welcomed by proud grandparents and relatives.

Frank H Jack Winters Miles Memorial Hosiital

Dresden Mills and Nearby Folk Share Holiday Visits and News

The notice lists numerous Christmas and New Year gatherings across Dresden Mills Rockland Bath and West Dresden with extended families visiting relatives including Houdlette Stilphen Sheldon Bailey and Rittall households. Local events include 4 H activities at Pownalboro hall and ongoing smelt fishing season with camps near Middle Bridge. A farm sale to Massachusetts buyers, snow cleanup by Carleton McCobb and school reopens January 2 are noted.

William Houdlette Dresden Mills Charles. Small Winnegance Carl. Stilphen Rockland Clyde Stil and Son Alden Stilphen Cedar Grove Eulelia Pray Gardiner High School Carl Graves Bath Charles W. Sheldon Harriette Carolyn Sheldon James Cameron West Dresden Oscar Bailey Gardiner Charles Dorr Yvonne Bailey Alfred Houdlette Audrey Melville Houdlette Walter Rittall Walter Dorothy Arlene Worthington Nancy Millard Ratliffe Priscilla Allen Pownalboro Orono Pownalboro Hall Bridge Academy Middlebridge Boyington Massachusetts Carleton McCobb Pearl Rittall Nobleboro Robert Renner Renners Perley Siegars Frank Lemarr Charles Laws Margie Perkins Bath Memorial Hospital George Perkins South Dresden

Mrs Weeks of Cedar Grove Dies at 99

Mrs. Fred Weeks of Cedar Grove died December 29 at Gardiner General Hospital. Born in 1872 at St Stevens New Brunswick she was a daughter of Peter and Susan Johnston Ashley. She and her husband ran Hotel Ashley at Cedar Grove and survived by her husband sister Annie Gardiner of Boston and brother Harry of New Brunswick.

Fred Weeks Cedar Grove Gardiner General Hospital St. Stevens New Brunswick Peter Susan Johnston Ashley Ashley Annie Gardiner Boston Harry

Three Babies Born on New Year's Day in Sagadahoc County

Three newborns arrived at Memorial hospital on New Year's Day with two boys and a girl. The Cresseys of Phippsburg welcomed a son at 3.25 am, the Lesiers of 44 Pratt Street a daughter at 4.02 am, and the Harfords of 41 Office Drive a son at 9.48 pm. Sem Prawer offers a prize of two cases of baby food to Sagadahoc County's first 1952 baby, with eligibility through January 7 if no earlier birth is announced.

Memorial Hospital Thomas R. Cressey Phippsburg Lloyd A. Lesier Pratt Street Russell E. Harford Office Drive Cressey Sem Prawer Sagadahoc County Cresseys

Wiscasset Driver Fined for Revoked License

Edwin W. Baird, 23, of Wiscasset, pleaded guilty in municipal court Saturday to driving after license revocation. Judge Gardiner R. Deering fined him $10 and ordered $4.70 costs. State Trooper Frank W. Powers led the case. Four others pleaded guilty to intoxication and disturbing the peace with fines of $10 each and varying costs.

Edwin W. Baird Wiscasset Municipal Gardiner R. Deering Baird Frank W. Powers Benjamin Fitzgerald Joseph Babine

Smelt Shanty Theft Leads to Patrol by Woolwich Husban

A Woolwich woman’s shanty was nearly stolen when two men, surprised by the homeowner’s return, attempted to load the unit onto a truck. The name plate on the building and items inside confirmed ownership, and the pair departed without arrest. Nearby, smelt fishermen faced scarce catches as thaw receded from Sasanoa River.

Woolwich Sasanoa Clarence Carlton Arrowsie Bridge Smith Home

Milk Inspection Report Shows Low Bacteria in December

State Department analysis of milk samples from Bath shows all tests well under the standard bacteria plate count for December. Raw milk dealers, licensed and unlicensed, meet state requirements as overall quality improves over the past several months. Roscoe C. McFadden, Health Officer.

State Department Bath Roscoe C. McFadden Ree Sadie K. Davis Qos Ebacasne Seecesene David Sanderson Seberepeenesenesenas A.B. Higg George Larrabee & Son Seenseeseearae Duncan Selec Granite Farm W. J. Hennessey Oakhurst Guernsey Oakhurst Dairy Co

Church notices and bus service expand for Sunday worship

Mrs Elsie Stinson hosts Canasta at Day Ferry. Center Baptist holds 11 15 a m Holy Communion with sermon Life's Three Essentials. Sagadahoc Ferry runs a Sunday morning bus to 11 15 a m service. Pastors contact 815 W1. Sunday school bus at 10 a m. Merle H Jamesson leads choir. Montsweag Baptist Church committee meets at James Bailey's home Wednesday. Sunday school 11 a m under William Sanders. 10 o'clock service continues Luke.

Elsie Stinson Canasta Club Center Baptist Church Sagadahoc Ferry Merle H. Jameson Montsweag Baptist ‘Church James Bailey William Sanders Staffeld

New Road Construction in Arrowsh Section

Eight tenths mile highway project in Arrowsh with earth rock muck and sand work. Bids opened Oct 31 ranged 176873 to 198634 dollars. Lowest bid by W H Hinman Inc North Anson awarded contract. Traffic expected by next summer.

Hugh Chase Arrowsh W. H. Hinman, Inc North Anson

Brunswick Man Participates in CBS News Roundup

Niven, a Brunswick resident, spent three years in London representing CBS. His broadcasts aired on CBS World News Roundup via KEEI Boston and WGAN Portland. He flew from London to Boston before Christmas, joined grandparents in Bath for Christmas, then traveled to New York on Wednesday.

Eric Severeid Washington Niven London CBS KEEI Boston WGAN Portland Frank B. Nichols Bath New York

Birth Announced for Son of Mr and Mrs Underwood

Mr and Mrs Thomas Underwood announce the birth of a son on Saturday morning at Memorial hospital. The baby is named Charles Wilson Underwood and weighs eight pounds 12 ounces. Mrs Underwood, nee Josephine McIntire, is a daughter of Mr and Mrs Dana McIntire of Bath.

Thomas Memorial Hospital Charles Wilson Underwood Underwood Josephine McIntire Dana MelIntire Bath

Service men from this section report furloughs and duties

Cpl Frederick Block of the U S Army on a 30 day furlough to his mother Grace Block from Okinawa where he has served for a year and a half. Richard Gauvin of the U S Navy leaves for Great Lakes for basic training after holiday leave with parents Leo and his wife. Cpl Robert Gauvin returns to Fort Hancock New Jersey with Baths Battery after Christmas. Cpl Frederick L Sturtevant of the U S Air Force near London and Mrs Sturtevant speak with his mother and grandmother from London. Donald F McRae an electrician's mate third class serves aboard the U S S Hyades, a refrigerated cargo vessel of the Atlantic Fleet Service Force, originally a U S S Iberville for United Fruit Co. in 1943.

Cpl Frederick Block U. S Okinawa Grace Block Corliss Street Cpl. Block Morse High School Army New England Richard Gauvin U. S. Navy Great Lakes Naval Training Station Navy Leo Gauvin Washington Street Robert Gauvin Gauvin Fort Hancock N. J Bath Richard Robert Frederick L. Sturtevant U. S. Air Force London Eng Donald F. McRae Donald McRae Bath Street U. S. S. Hyades Atlantic Fleet Service Force U. S. S. Iberville United Fruit Co Bethlehem Steel Co

Sewall and Cynthia Sewall Visit Wellesley Over New Year

Lieut Harold M Sewall U S A and his sister Cynthia Sewall visited their sister Mrs Chester Brett in Wellesley Massachusetts during a 10 day leave from Fort Eustis Virginia. The Sewall family members Arthur Sewall and Bradford Junior College student Cynthia shared holiday time at home.

Harold M. Sewall Cynthia Sewall Chester Brett Wellesley Mass Sewall Fort Eustis Arthur Sewall Wasall Bradford Junior College

Beals Family New Year Visit Highlights Local ties

Miss Flossie M. Beals of 21 North Street visited her brother Harry A. Beals of Wiscasset over New Year’s. The visit underscores family links in the area.

Flossie M. Beals North Street Harry A. Beals Wiscasset

Harvesters 4 H club to meet at Littlefield school Saturday

The Harvesters 4 H club plans a 2 p m meeting at Littlefield school in West Bath with expected attendance by a Country club agent. 1952 calendars will be produced at the gathering.

Harvesters Littlefield School Country Club

Children Enroll in National Fund of Junior Red Cross

Children in local schools join the National Children’s Fund program directed by Mrs. Ganva B Henderson local Junior Red Cross chair. Classes assemble gift boxes with toys educational health supplies for abroad. Art classes decorate nut cups for Veterans Hospital and Christmas New Year visitors.

National Children's Fund American Scipating Gan Va B. Henderson Red Cross Veterans’ Hospital Dike School Japan Korea Ine India

Judy Colby Hosts 12th Birthday Party With Friends

Judy Colby daughter of Mrs Genevieve Colby hosted a December 22 party for friends. They went to the movies and returned for refreshments and games. A birthday cake was served and gifts given to Judith with several guests named Judy including Judy Perry Judy Legard Judy Stover Dixie Oliver Susan Bates Jean Shumway Natalie Jones and Nancy Doyle.

Judy Colby Genevieve Colby Gerald Street Judy Judith Judy Perry Judy Legard Judy Stover Dixie Oliver Susan Bates Jean Shumway Natalie Jones Nancy Doyle

Hyde Windlass Co Hosts Fourth Annual Children’s Party

The Hyde Windlass Co Recreation Association held its Fourth Annual New Year's party for employees' children at the association hall on Federal Street. More than 150 youngsters enjoyed movies ice cream and cookies and could choose a personal gift. Music by Mrs. Vance Wakefield accompanied the event with toys on display after the film and the toy selection by each child. Ralph Card George Wilson and Richard Jenkins led the committee with special thanks to Mrs. Jenkins for toy purchases and to the Y M C A for chair loan.

Hyde Windlass Co S Recreation Association Federal Street Vance Wakefield Ralph Card George Wilson Richard Jenkins

Christmas Day Visits And Returns In Local Community

Mr and Mrs I Wilson Fitz gerald and sons Keith and Brian visited the Fitz gerald family in Canaan on Christmas day. Peter White returned from Bath Memorial hospital after minor surgery. The Swains and family visited Senator and Mrs Joseph W Larrabee and grandparents Fred Larrabee. Sally Weed of Brunswick called on her grandparents G C Smith and Mrs E W Haggett. Eulelia Pray of Dresden returned home after visiting her daughter Mrs Carl Graves bury Conn. Passed New Year with grandparents L D Rogers. Leslie Patterson of U S A F is on furlough with his parents in Bath.

Bella Frazier Gail Foster University of Maine Miss Foster West Point N. Y Frederick Carleton Herman Macrea Cecil Lively Tanta Daniel Sortwell Woods Santa Claus Eut Nadeau Foye Hooper Street Gordon Kimball Bath Road Cornwall Rogers Montsweag New York Ada Coffin Akron Graydon Fowles Leon G. Flood Kenneth Hutchins Daisy Phinney Arthur Phinney West Medford Mass Boylstone Hutchins Lee Street Josephine Foye Gardiner Rad Gardiner Hospital Matie Finan Bath Memorial Hospital Finan Frank Hutchins Washington Street S. Gertrude Mackenzie S. J. Sewall Richard Flood Roberts Trade School Boston Gardner Flood Gould Academy Stuart Bailey Florida Karen Haines Harry E. Bailey Federal Street Brockton Robert P. Frazier Frazier Cossman Gerald J. Morson N. Mor Gon Mankato Minn Joseph Wells Miles Memorial Hospital Velma Dodge Reto Hollywood Fla Joseph Larrabee Trafton Swain York Edward Wanetta Estes Orono Wanetta Harvesters Leonard Smith Mitchell Place Berrys Mills Road Pfc Ronnie Perry Brunswick USAF Lowry Air Force Base Denver Colo William Deehan John Larrabee Ruth Brown North Attleboro Dora Lenfest North Bath Jennie Larrabee Portland Conrad Larrabee Eastern Nazarene College Wollaston David Ring Carl Robinson Bath Marshall Boudreau John Sylvester Merrill Barter U. S. Army Fort Hancock N. J Forest Barter Francis Belleu Manitowoc Wisc Wilbur Fowden Belleu Bath Iron Works Arthur Deehan William Moore Massachusetts Cpl U S. A Fort Devens Army Fred Larrabee Lannes Fuller Elmer Mank Woolwich Scott Maxson U. S. Navy Ernest Hamblett Terry E. B. Hamblett West Bath Connecticut Hamblett U.S.A.F Marshall Bodreau Pomona West Bath Grange Hall Joan Boudreau Laurance Palmer and Sons Warren .Davis Emery Fitzgerald Canan Wilson Fitzgerald Alice Nowell Warren Davis Garrett Galvin Wilbur Hagan Shall Boud I. Wilson Fitzgerald Keith Brian Benjamin Fitzgerald Canaan Peter White Joseph W. Larrabee Fred Larrabée Sally Weed G. C. Smith E. W. Haggett Arthur Tehir Charles Haggett Eulelia Pray Dresden Carl Gravesbury Conn

Small business cries for help amid metal shortages

Bert Barchoff, a 36 year old Eastern small business spokesman, warns thousands of firms face suspension as restrictions on brass, copper, aluminum bite. He cites slow defense contracts and red tape, proposes regional pools and faster contract flow to save small firms and the economy.

Hal Pathy Bert Barchoff Barchoff Sint Washington Con Cis

Helping Hand Club Christmas Gathering at Green Home

The Helping Hand club met Thursday evening at Mrs. Leland Green's High street home for a Christmas tree event. Gifts were exchanged, Miss Green provided math on the piano, and lunch followed with candy baskets and cards for each member. The next meeting is January 7 at Mrs. John E. Belanger's home in West Bath.

Helping Hand Club Leland Green High Street Miss Green Clifford White William Cormier Sylvia Langlois E. Belanger Ver

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