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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jan 05, 1950

Page

6

Navy honors long-serving Fore River shipyard worker

Harry M. Adams of 17 Commonwealth avenue Quincy received a insignia pin for 20 years of continuous Navy service at Fore River. Capt. John B. Brown presented the award amid notes on incentive programs. Adams has 45 years in shipbuilding including Bath Iron Works Bethlehem Fore River and Navy Fore River.

Navy Fore River Harry M. Adams Commonwealth Avenue Quincy John B. Brown USN Capt. Brown Adams Bath Iron Works City Bethlehem Herbert A. Hope J. Leo Cass Quincy A. F. L. Ship Designers’ Union The Fore River Naval Associates

Barbara Burden Attends Ice Capades in Boston

Miss Barbara Burden of Bedford Street attended the Ice Capades in Boston during New Year’s weekend, a local sighting noted by reporters.

Barbara Burden Bedford Street Boston

Joint Bath P T A Council Meeting Set for Monday

A joint meeting of all Bath P T A groups is scheduled for Monday at 7 30 p m at Huse School. Open to all P T A members and interested citizens. Keith Crockett will discuss the city band situation and band program work with high school and junior bands. A Band Boosters speaker will attend. the high school band will perform during entertainment. Refreshments provided by Huse P T A and Band Boosters.

Huse Keith Crockett Huse School Huse P. T. A

Christmas Party of Goodwill Club Noted In Sagadahoc Ferry

The Goodwill club held its annual Christmas party at Mrs. C. P. Hall’s home in Sagadahoc Ferry with 28 members attending. A brief business meeting preceded gift exchange and social time, featuring entertainment organized by Mrs. Nelson Rice and Mrs. Arthur Orr. Refreshments were provided by several members. The next gathering is set for January 16 at Mrs. Nelson Rice’s home.

Goodwill Club C. P. Hall Sagadahoe Ferry Nelson Rice Arthur Orr Florence Carlton Freeman Oliver Harry Fitch Sagadahoc Ferry

Plan to Eliminate Mosquito Pests Starts

Preliminary steps began Saturday in a move to control mosquitoes across lower Saga dahoc county and parts of West Bath. Bath area cottage owners, led by former Mayor Harold P. Small, formed a committee to contact state agencies for support and organized volunteers to reach Summer residents in key areas. A follow up meeting is set for Tuesday evening January 31 in City Hall.

Sagadahoc West Bath Harold P. Small Bath Chamber of Commerce Small Point Sebasco Maine Development Commission Maine Publicity Bureau Sumner Sewall Richard Cushman Sebasco Lodge Elford A. Stover Maine Highway Commission Harry C. Webber Bath Daily Times I. A. Trueworthy State Park Commission Boyd Bailey Mr. Small Chamber of Commerce Sabine C. Lloyd Hooker Otis Card Thomas Aikenhead Donald Freeman Birch Point Randall Cook Justus H. Miller O. M. Redson Archibald M. Main Meadowbrook Gardiner Rogers Maurice Libby Brigham’s Cove Eugene Desmond Arthur Totman Ernest Freeman Herbert Anderson Foster's Point Elmer Williams Kenneth Francisco Albert White Emery Freeman Arrowsie Horatio L. Baker Popham Beach John J. Preney Paul McCole Allan Spear Peter Isaacson Haviland Torrey Kings Point Earl Cahoon Selwyne Towne Clyde Lake Quaker Point Paul W. Tuttle George Goodwin Arthur L. Cormier Theodore Watson City Hall

Howard Mayo Heads March of Dimes Drive Here

Howard W. Mayo is named Sagadahoc county director for the 1950 March of Dimes campaign to benefit the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis. The drive runs January 16 to January 31.

Howard Mayo March OF Dimes Howard W. Mayo Sagadahoc County National Foundation For

Family return from Watertown holiday visit

Mrs. Charles A. Corliss of York street and her niece Mrs. Bertha Churchey of Gardiner came back from Watertown Massachusetts where they spent the holidays with Mrs. Churchey’s daughter and husband Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur B. Skinner.

Charles A. Corliss York Street Bertha Churchey Gardiner Watertown Mass

New Quarters for Dyer Flaherty VFW Post in Bath

The Dyer Flaherty VFW Post met at its new home 807 Middle Street with Commander Norman Wetherington presiding. An invitation was extended to District Commander Elmer Moore for a district meeting on Sunday Jan. 22 with state officers as guests. The post plans dedication ceremonies on Jan. 2 during the district meeting and formed a recreation committee to organize dances and games for the season. The next meeting is Wed Jan 11 a joint session with the auxiliary to discuss interior upkeep of the building.

Dyer-Flaherty Post Veterans of Foreign Wars of U.S Middle Street Norman Wetherington Elmer Moore Dyer-Flaherty Bath Moore State Department Wetherington Donald Gurney Lawrence Small Ronald Oulton

Slight Delay Seen In School Opening

Due to delays in finishing additions at Huse school, several grades will report on Thursday instead of Tuesday. Fourth grade from Center street, fourth grade from Huse, third grade from Huse, and the ungraded room from Center street will start Thursday with their teachers listed. First grade at Huse will continue afternoon reporting and begin next week on Tuesday.

Huse Center Street Anne Thompson Huse School Alice Austin Charlotte Hilyard Isabelle Bryant Tueday South Street

Hersom Powers Wedding Thursday

Miss Ann Powers wed Richard T. Hersom Jr in a double ring ceremony at Winter Street Congregational Church. The bride wore pink brocaded slipper satin and white orchid corsage.attendants included Miss Betty Footer in teal crepe and Richard Gross. The couple planned a short wedding trip. the bride is Georgetown native. the groom serves in the Navy at Norfolk, Virginia.

Ann Powers Richard T. Hersom, Jr Joseph O. Purdue Winter Street Congregational Church Betty Footer Richard Gross Lester Powers Georgetown Hersom Richard T. Hersom 33 Court Street U. S. Navy Norfolk, Va

Haskell of Harvard announces engagement to Cadet Butler

Mr and Mrs Norman E Haskell of Harvard Massachusetts formerly of Waterville announce the engagement of their daughter Joan to Cadet Charles Lewis Butler son of Mrs Elizabeth Whipple Butler of Grand Rapids Michigan and Lee M Butler of Scarsdale New York Mrs Haskell is the former Lillian A Mason of Bath Maine Miss Haskell graduated Winchester High School and attended Colby College Cadet Butler graduated Central High School Grand Rapids Michigan attended Grand Rapids Junior College and is class of 1950 at the United States Military Academy No wedding date has been set.

Norman E. Haskell Harvard Mass Waterville Joan Charles Lewis Butler Elizabeth Whipple Butler Grand Rapids Mich Lee M. Butler Scarsdale N. Y Haskell Lillian A. Mason Bath Winchester High School Winchester Colby College Butler Central High School Grand Rapids Junior College United States Military Academy

Forage Tip: Eat Salmon Bones in Canned Fish

A kitchen note highlights that canned salmon bones provide nutrients and should not be discarded. The tip encourages consuming the bones for minerals and protein, reflecting practical home cooking guidance.

Missing Bath girl Evelyn Katula remains mystery after Christmas night

No progress reported over the weekend in locating Evelyn Katula of Bath who vanished after leaving relatives in Lisbon Falls to go to a store. Bus driver accounts of two young women near Lisbon Falls were checked, but deputies say neither matched Katula. Local officials viewed a Burlington amnesia victim photo and found no resemblance to Katula.

Evelyn Katula Bath Lisbon Falls Androscoggin Miss Katula Nyulaszi Katula Burlington

New Year’s Eve Junior Hospital League Ball Enjoyed

The New Year’s Eve ball at Morse High School gym hosted by the Junior Hospital League drew a strong crowd, with decorations in green and white and a Gordon Howe orchestra. Net proceeds will benefit Memorial Hospital and the financial report will be given at the league meeting.

Junior Hospital League Morse High School Gordon Howe Carl Dearborn Leonard Litchfield George Barker Roger Luke Memorial Hospital

Palmer Dunham wedding details at Nazarene parsonage

Dorothy P Dunham wed Ralph R Palmer in a single ring ceremony at the Nazarene parsonage 77 Russell Street Saturday evening conducted by Rev Curtis L Stanley. The couple planned a reception at the Woolwich home of Mr and Mrs Edward Murphy.

Dorothy P. Dunham Ralph R. Palmer Curtis L. Stanley Nazarene Parsonage Russell Street Margaret P. Calkins Richard F. Lavers South Freeport Edward Murphy Woolwich Palmer Freeport High School Brunswick High U. S. Army Japan Brooke Chevrolet, Inc Court Street

Owl head rotation limits eye movement in birds

The text notes that an owl cannot move its eyes in their sockets and instead can rotate its head through a large arc of 0.273 degrees.

Donkey basketball charity game slated at Morse Gym

Rotary and Lions clubs host a donkey basketball night at Morse Gym Thursday evening to raise funds for underprivileged children. Teams feature Rotary and Lions rosters with managers, coaches, and players from local organizations. donkeys supplied by Ralph Godfrey. Tickets available at Hallets, City Hall Smoke Shop, or from Lions members.

Morse Gym Rotary Lions Clubs Morse Rotary Club Frank X. Keiniig Charles Doyle Don Emero Hollis Garey Raleigh Glynn Lion William Watson James Callan Hank Bell Franklin Howe Arthur Hutchins Lawrence Small Edward True Wilfred Guerin Rodney Brooke Lions Pete Newell John Taylor Harold P. Small Wilfred Rousse Clifford Bean Les Shumway Harold Rubin White Winged Brook Chevrolet Ramblers Bates Manufacturers Hallets City Hall

Christmas gifts reach Togus hospital from local groups

Montsweag Farm Bureau Nequamsett Farm Bureau Mrs. Robert Brownell and Inner Wheel members contributed Christmas gifts for Togus Veterans' Hospital patients.

Montsweag Farm Bureau Nequasset Farm Bureau Robert Brownell The Inner Wheel Togus Veterans’ Hospital

Government office holders rise to 2.146 million in Britain

National and local government office holders in Great Britain total 2,146,000 now, up from 1,385,000 a decade ago. The shift reflects growing public sector employment across national and local administrations.

Great Britain

Birthday Notes and Engagements Highlight Brunswick Items

Brunswick school freshman Miss During celebrated her fourteenth birthday amid senior classmates and friends. Engagement announced for Hilda LaRochelle of Bowdoinham now Richmond, to H Francis Ryder Jr of Bangor, with February wedding planned. Ryder served in the U S Air Corps and now works for Citizens Utility Co of Bangor. Nearby social items include a surprise birthday dance for Miss Carolyn Bishop and a Pythian Sisters meeting reorganizing the charter with listed members.

Joan Mary Ides Jakie Stilphen Betty Durgin Judy Davis Janice Jones Donna Adams Julia Wilson Louis Siatras Dean Cranston Wallace Staples Winston Currier Richard Cone John Siatras William Little Thomas Hendricks Miss Durin Brunswickigh School Lila Bishop LaRochelle Bowdeinham Richmond Hilda H. Francis Ryder, Jr Bangor LaRochelle Erskine Academy Sisters Hospital School of Nursing Waterville Eastern Maine General Hospital Ryder Henry Ryder U. S. Air Corps South Pacific Citizens Utility Co Ronald Weeks Martin Mitchell Richard Babb Carolyn Bishop Wicklewyck Leonard Bishop Pythian Sisters Reta Miner Hazel Denham Hannie Jordan Mary Dodge Prudence Lucy Frances Haley Pauline Conley Ruth A. Dodge Lara White Miss Prindall Vera Heath Edith Rowe Ladies Farm Bureau Palmer Eleanor Brice Elva Curtis Gladys Peterson George Ackley Frank Heath Wendall Heenie Lynde Heath Herbert Heath Earl Hatch Main Street Lloyd Skelton Esther Brown Springfield Mass Earle Brown Phillip Rideout Nellie Rideout Eva Rideout Camden Linwood Rideout Charles Preble Patricia Brown Annie Fides State Teachers College Farmington George Brown Avery Fides Kenneth Mac- Dougal Rockland

Worcester and Braintree guests visit Frank Webber

Edward son of Worcester stayed longer with Mr and Mrs Kenneth Webber of Braintree and was weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Frank Webber.

Edward Worcester Mass Kenneth Webber Braintree Frank Webber

Widow of war plant worker laid to rest in Bowdoin cemetery

A long time resident of Bath and Bowdoinham is survived by a daughter Edna Winslow of Gorham and sister Margaret Adams of Bowdoin after the death of her husband who was killed in World War I at a defense plant. Interment followed at South Bowdoin cemetery with several grandchildren and nieces and nephews listed as survivors.

Bath Blanchard Bowdoinham Percy Blanc Edna Winslow Gorham Margaret Adams Bowdoin South Bowdoin Cemetery

Sagadahoc Pomona Hosts Bowdoinham Meeting

Sagadahoc Pomona grange held a Merry Meeting at Bowdoinham last week with over 100 attending. Eldon Curtis presided as West Bath's 15 members joined, a harvest dinner was served, and a tableau featured by Mrs Doris Wing and Mrs Lucy Armstrong. Jeanné Belanger sang solo, Esther Andrews accompanied on piano, and other selections included a vocal by Elfreda Perkins and a New Year poem by Margaret Morse.

Sagadahoc Pomona Merry Meeting Grange Bowdoihfham Ter Eldon Curtis West Bath Doris Wing Lucy Armstrong Jeanné Belanger Topsham Esther Andrews West Bath Grange Elfreda Perkins Dromore Grange Margaret Morse Topsham Grange

Surprise Birthday Party for Mrs. Alice Middleton

Mrs. Alice Middleton was surprised as guests gathered at Fishercourt home of Mrs. Wesley Simpson Monday evening. The party featured gifts, games, refreshments, and a large birthday cake baked by Mrs. Gallagher. Present were Mrs. Mabel Williams, Mrs. Mabel Millett, Mrs. Annie Johansen, Mrs. Bertha Stone, Mrs. Pauline Staples, Mrs. Gertrude Delano, Mrs. Gallagher, and Mrs. Simpson.

Alice Middleton Wesley Simpson Fishercourt Middleton Robert Gallagh Mabel Williams Mabel Millett Annie Johansen Bertha Stone Pauline Staples Gertrude Delano Gallagher Simpson

Morse Westbrook Basketball Tickets On Sale In Morse High

Tickets for the Morse Westbrook game Saturday night at the Portland Exposition Building may be bought at Morse High School until 4 30 p m Friday. Exchanges for Expo tickets are available for held season tickets by Friday afternoon. The varsity game starts at 8 30 p.m. with Morse freshmen facing Westbrook freshmen at 7 30 p.m.

Morse-Westbrook Portland Exposition Morse High School Expo Morse Westbrook

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