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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1955
Page
5
Local groups schedule meetings and roles in Phippsburg Maine. Bodwell Grange and Boy Scouts hold sessions this week while Scout leadership awaits a new master. Mothers March of Dimes lists town collectors. PTA and youth groups plan January events and church programs.
Mrs. George A. Gardenier hosted XI Beta chapter Beta Sigma Phi at 12 Dike Road Tuesday evening. President Mrs. Clyde Ambrose led business on a February party with members and husbands, next meeting set for January 20 at Mrs. Leonard Wetherbee’s home.
Fishermen repair camps on the Eastern river as ice forms for smelt houses. Winter term opens and local families host weekend guests from Ipswich and Pittston. Charles Gray attends his parents 40th wedding anniversary in Hallowell. Army private Franklin James serves in anti aircraft unit protecting New York City. Roger Gray, born December 25, is welcomed by Mr. and Mrs. Charles Gray.
The Sterling Bible Class of Corliss Street Baptist church met Monday at 2 30 p m at Miss Mae Besaw s home on High Street for routine business and an annual Christmas tree with gift exchange. Devotions led by the hostess followed by prayer and the Lord s Prayer.
Two Doberman Pinschers patrol a major Boston department store at night. Officials say the dogs are trained to sniff out hiding thieves and deter crime.
In McAllen Texas a new radish thresher cleans dirt sizes and tops radishes then dumps them into field boxes ready for washing and packing into sacks, improving harvest efficiency.
Parker Head P. T. A. met last week with Mrs. Albert Gray for refreshments and a social hour. Upcoming refreshment committee includes Mrs. Bernard Wyman and F. A. Libby. Weekend visits and New Year greetings spread among Parker Head families including the Lowells, Hlisters, Libbys, Cushing, and Harringtons with travel and school returns noted.
Mr and Mrs Walter A Higginsof 1311 High street announce the engagement of their daughter Beverly Ann to Lawrence Elton McNeill son of Mr and Mrs Howard McNeill of 10 Farrin street A March wedding is planned.
The guide explains trimming the outer membrane and fat, then splitting lengthwise and removing the fibrous core with a sharp pointed knife to prep vegetables for cooking.
Popham Circle met Wednesday at Mrs Blanchard Crowley home. Popham charity drive chair Nancy Spinney to solicit in March 1955. West Point’s Esther Alexander named Phippsburg chairman. Numerous local social visits and family occasions noted including weddings, anniversaries, and New Year gatherings in Phippsburg Center, Bath, and surrounding villages.
A string of guests and callers from Dix's Island, Parker Head, Bath, Spruceville, Winnegance and Bath are listed. Olga Carlson hosted and visited, Edward Thomas received Walter Morse and others, Albion Johnson Jr and daughter planned a New Bedford winter, and Dr. Richard McLanathan and Mrs Dozois visited Parker Head.
Authorities fear for Billy Ray Willingham as they disclose he confessed to entering the Brinkley Arkansas home of Mrs Milton Fuller seeking food and killing the young mother. Fuller’s husband was being questioned when the Alabama resident allegedly admitted the crime.
After Hurricanes Carol and Edna, insurers raise windstorm premiums in four New England states with increases up to 150 percent on new one year policies. Rhode Island and Maine see higher per hundred coverage costs, while Massachusetts and Connecticut plan steeper or delayed changes. Wind coverage remains a rider to standard fire policies and firms announce rates as filings proceed.
Cheverus High School upset fourth-ranked Morse High 47 42 in a rough Portland Ex pro duel. Stan Sanborn led Cheverus with 20 points while Napolitano added 12 as Morse struggled from the line and never found consistent shooting.
Thayer of Bath, Mrs Clarence Sheffield, Perkins Light, Mrs Albert Gray and son David, and Mrs Leston Harrington of Parker Head. Mr and Mrs Robert F Moore and daughter Elaine were Christmas guests of Mr and Mrs Lewis Lowell at Parker Head. Mrs Stanton Dozois called last week on Mrs Frank Cuttings of Dromore and Mrs Ruth Gray of Parker Head.
Brewer city engineer pick Harry Woolhead, 31, of Springfield, announced after first half final standings. Council confirmation pending.
Maine Development Commission director Everett F. Greaton says 1954 was very encouraging for the state’s industry, with new mills opening in Ellsworth Eastport and Pittsfield, plants resuming in Winthrop and Sanford, and nine new shoe factories recent, plus plans for four more. He cites diversification from textiles to tanneries, box and shoe plants, and electronics, amid strong competition from other states.
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