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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1951
Page
2
A notice from the Bath post office states that mail circulation will be at the second class postal rate. The entry clarifies that materials are sent through standard domestic channels and outlines the applicable pricing for recipients.
The new Congress will act soon with close party margins and independent thought. Both Republicans and Democrats may not stay bound to party organizations as issues shape policy. The administration must safeguard employment, agriculture, and industry while addressing war demands and avoiding deeper conflicts with Russia and other nations.
The Independent extends New Year wishes to readers and friends. It hopes the coming year brings clearer skies, an end to war clouds, and peace, with progress toward normalcy and a brighter outlook.
City Manager Ralph F. Mittendorf announces traffic ordinance areas designated as sliding zones. Middle Street from Getchell to Hunt, Winter Street from High to Washington, Corliss Street from Middle to High, Th Street from High to Washington, Bedford Street High to Dike, Beacon Street High to Dummer, and Chestnut Street discontinued. Motorists should avoid these streets when possible and proceed with extreme caution if travel is necessary.
Members of the DAR recount Molly Pitcher, her Civil War-era acts, marriage changes, and an 1882 Pennsylvania act granting her an annuity. She died January 22, 1832 in Carlisle where a monument bears her firing cannon. A society meeting discusses thanks to Rev Hodgkins and library purchases.
Canton King auxiliary of the L A P M met at Odd Fellows hall for past Lady Cats and past captains night. A Christmas tree weighed with gifts and greeting officers planned January 9 installations. Santa distributed gifts with help from officers as refreshments were served.
Genesta Sewing Circle met at Doris Tobey's Willow Street home with a short business meeting nominating Rose Rogers Evelyn Morse and Margaret Lonn for officers. After a social hour with a tree and gift exchange, refreshments were served and the next meeting on January 11 will include reports and officer elections.
The Thimble club held its annual tree and supper party at Doris James's Drum mond street home with joint hostess Ethel Coombs. Yuletide decor and a field and wood centerpiece enhanced the Christmas air, and Dorothy Kenney called off the gifts from a decorated tree. Remaining guests included Eleanor Moore and Hannah Miller among others, while Ruth McKenzie remained hospitalized after a long accident recovery.
Dr Benjamin Spock told about six thousand delegates that America underfunds education with too few and too small schools, aging equipment and large classes. He noted spending on education trails tobacco liquor and cosmetics. No one disputed his point.
In Washington talk turns to the atom bomb with President Truman heard on the matter. The writer argues the time for talk is past and urges action toward peace. The piece contends the next war is already here and warns against Communist Russia as the guiding force.
The district lists a series of treatment sessions for pupils across Woolwich Phippsburg Arrowsic Westport and Dresden from January 19 to February 7 with dates times and participant counts. School officials include Dr. Paul Pitman Mrs. William Blaisdell Mrs. Marion Rittall and others guiding the program and urging parental participation.
The January roster lists court participants by town. Richmond includes George C. Clarke Hazel K. Libby Alice Purinton and Charles W. Wheeler Topsham lists Beatrice Adams Ina Doughty Clarence Haley and Harold W. Willis West Bath has Elwin W. Greig Woolwich includes Ossian A. Dodge and Ruth Dubar.
Bath Rotarians visit Home for a community gathering. Workmen prepare the basement swimming pool with a new heating system and water sterilizer to purify the facility for use.
Fire department responded to a Sunday blaze at 1227 Washington Street the alarm from Box 611. The fire started apparently from a cigarette causing some damage before the all clear was sounded at 2 45.
Suburb Civic club held its annual Christmas party Thursday at the Winneganne Community house with 23 members attending. The event featured a spaghetti and meatballs supper, festive decorations, and a business meeting that approved purchasing kitchen equipment for the clubhouse led by Mrs. Thatcher B. Pinkham.
North End Sewing Circle members were entertained by a guest speaker and short program featuring demonstrations, friendship, and community updates during the club session.
A woman held a gathering at her home to celebrate Christ Day with a mass of carhoush? gifts and an hour of refreshments. Invited guests included Mrs. Clifford Wilband, Mrs. Raymond Smith, Mrs. Carleton Anata, Mrs. David Henderson, Earl Kimble, Mrs. Fred Xtridge, Mrs. John Conley, Mrs. Lewis Gannon and Mrs. Hermon Crooker.
The Nightingale club met on Wednesday at Miss Arline Footer’s South Street home for a Christmas party. Mrs. Herbert Cavanaugh portrayed Santa, gifts came from a lit tree, and guests reminisced on past gatherings. January meeting date and place to be announced.
Club Forty-Two held its last meeting of the year with 26 members present. President Mrs Norman Adams dressed as Santa Claus and gave joke presents. Election of officers is set for next Wednesday. Nomination committee members include Mrs Lawrence Wyman Mrs David Clark and Mrs Edward Jones. Weekly prize came from Mrs William Greene. Prizes donated by the club went to Mrs Will Greene and Mrs Domenic Cardosi. One guest Mrs Louise Cox attended.
Mrs Evelyn Morse was elected mother advisor of the Rainbow Assembly at the Rainbow Advisory Board meeting Monday evening. She announced new committees for her office and the January 11 Rainbow Assembly meeting will elect officers. Members were asked to note the changed meeting day for this session only.
The Good Will club gathered at Mrs. Cos tello P Hall and daughter Mrs Edward V Reed in Sagadahoc Ferry for an annual party with guests, holiday decorations, a lighted tree, gifts, games, and refreshments. Aunt Jeanie Hunnewell, turning 90 this July, attended as a charter member.
The Sterling Bible Class of Corliss Street Baptist church gathered Monday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Fred May for a gift tree and business meeting. Members discussed club plans and upcoming activities in a concise session.
The 2 15 p m session presided by Mrs William Hill had Bible verses and questions. Members answered verse questions and planned February challenges. Contributors to the Birthday Bank were Mrs Chaney and Mrs Susan Mitchell. Class members made 13 calls on the sick. Gifts were exchanged with Mrs May hosting. Mrs Wil red Chaney's group served refreshments. next hostess Mrs Wallace Plant with Vivian Plant's group in charge.
Sacred Heart Circle D of I held its meeting with Mrs. Vivian Kronstrand presiding. Eileen Irish was admitted. Adeline Burke resigned. Jan 5 OS meeting planned. Jan 9 study group. Jan 16 card party. Feb 4 Communion. Feb 13 annual banquet chaired by Ann Perry and Laura Carrier with a large hostess list. Committees named for February activities.
Grace Episcopal church St Marys Guild held its annual New Year party in the parish house with a brief business meeting led by president Mrs Williard Harwood. Officers elected for 1951 include president Mrs Wilmer Voorhees vice president Mrs Russell Phinney secretary Mrs Kenneth Brown and treasurer Mrs Herbert Calderwood. Gifts were distributed by Mrs Voorhees impersonating Santa and the next meeting is planned for Tuesday evening in the aban house.
Brownie s Haymakers increase their cast to 21 people and 24 acts for Friday night at the Huse school under South End PTA sponsorship. Arthur Doyle practices an electric graterlin for the five, with clog and tap dances, vocal solos, duets, and full-cast scenes. Tickets are on sale as Phippsburg anticipates a big, clean, entertaining program followed by dancing.
The Guam island was identified as a discovery by explorer Ferdinand Magellan in 1521, marking an early European contact with the Micronesian island.
Bath Y M C A junior varsity beat Auburn Y M C A junior varsity 57 to 50 as Tipssword led Bath with 16 points and Bridges added 8. Auburn led 17-8 early but Bath reclaimed a 31-30 half. Waterman and teammates surged late, stalling Auburn’s rally.
The Hyde Memorial Home on High street glows nightly with 250 Christmas lights on a 60 foot spruce, a project sponsored by the Maine Elks Association under Edward J. McMann. Bath Fire Chief Richard J. Frates and Bath Iron Works staff aided installation. lights stay up through New Year.
A referendum on a taxi measure proceeds after councilman Dickson resigns to become City Superintendent of Public Welfare. January 12 is the nomination deadline for city council ward officers and Board of Education posts. Fred W. Dwyer is the only ward official to file, seeking reelection as Ward 2 constable. Marion Smith files for reelection to the Board of Education.
The Augusta agency presented Save Those Teeth by the Division of Dental Health and Welfare to eighth grade science pupils. The film follows a boy at the dentist and demonstrates fluoride treatment and proper brushing, impressing the school nurse who plans further screenings.
The article notes that the average U S person consumes 17 pounds of candy yearly, versus 10.2 pounds of butter, 7.2 pounds of cheese, 5.7 pounds of margarine, and eight pounds of cereals, highlighting candy as the leading item among these foods.
Grace Church School held a Christmas party with songs and dances led by students including Morse Tap and Wayne Shaw. The program featured carols Angels We Have Heard on High and Silent Night, with refreshments provided by Carol and others. The rector Rev Canon Charles M. Tubbs is recovering at Memorial.
Beacon Street Methodist Sunday school held a Christmas program and gift exchange last Tuesday. Each attendee received a candy box. committee members included Mrs Edward St Martin and Mrs Blanche Locke. Night-class songs and individual performances featured numerous students and teachers presenting festive carols and seasonal sketches.
Mo Rilsebeth BD Belden of Clifton Ames in New York sold a year round East Boothbay Maine residence. The two story home features pale cedar shingles granite bluff location two fireplaces a solarium library and multiple bedrooms with a two car garage and outbuildings. The purchaser is unnamed.
Mrs Carleton Andrews hosted a Christmas party for piano pupils at her East Brunswick home last Wednesday. The event featured a piano duet by Sally Rendell and a violin duet, plus gifts and refreshments for attendees. Parents of the pupils were invited and joined the gathering.
Chief of Police Frank Moriarty reports several complaints from people splashed by careless drivers. He holds license numbers of offenders and promises arrests if the incidents do not stop, with fines to cover garment cleaning costs.
Members of the Beacon Lights gathered for their annual Christmas party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Lord Jr on Washington Street. A brief business meeting and notes for an upcoming play were discussed. Gifts were exchanged and refreshments served.
Roger Lamarre of Brunswick pleaded guilty to operating an automobile after license revocation and was fined 15 dollars plus 8.50 dollars costs. J eae R Deering of Bath presided. Deputy Sheriff Frank Carver of Topsham was the complaining officer. A Bath man found guilty of intoxication was fined five dollars with 5.15 dollars costs.
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