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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1953

Page

9

Richmond ER Scions plan fundraiser and school survey

A community drive led by Principal Clifton funds a new band room and addresses Emerson High overcrowding. Town meeting planned to authorize surveys of school buildings with a state consultant. Emerson School opened 1885, remodeled 1922, nine rooms in use. high school enrollment 169.

Clifton. Burton Mt. Carmel Hazel K Libby Leavitt Virginia Dunklee Deee Richmond Emerson School Joan E. Turner Richard B. Derby South Pleasant Street Oliver E. Dore Eva Checkering Lee Hall William Babb Perley Joy Carolyn. Marr Paul Roberts Harold Wade Elizabeth Haynes Eben Baker Stella Crockett Charles Dore Richard Jovin Romeo Relevance Thomas Borjesson Hilda Pooler Annie Ames Nancy Wade Dorothy Doran Marion McFarland We Ya Dore Annette Harford Amy Bradley U. V C. W Jus W. Preble Stratford Conn Startford News Preble Richmond High School Clifford W.gray White Road Lottie O. Sherborne Bridgeport New Haven Chamber of Commerce First Methodist Church of St. John’s Lodge Portsmouth N. H Sterling Memorial Park Stratford Exchange Club Mable McFee Main Street Earl McFee Rudolph Hanson Patterson N. J Nathaniel Gilpatrick South Front Street Richard Derby Winchester Mass Robert Cutler Spruce Street Maine General Hospital Portland H. S. Densmore Maine Counroad Abbie Bates Ridge Road Laura Reynold Benesnon Vane Hoauxary Sais Gion Marciasie Gladys Prout Waterville Earl Dickinson Rexiles Gas General Hospital Inson

Banana plants not trees grow tall as thirty feet

A readable fragment notes that bananas grow as tall as about 30 feet and are not true trees. The text identifies banana plants reaching notable heights but does not provide additional context or sourcing.

Two Bath Girls Nominated for Winter Carnival Queen

Gorham State Teachers College selects Ruth Coombs and Amelia Anne Mitchell from Bath to compete for the carnival crown. Both seniors are Morse High alumni, with Coombs teaching practice at the campus school and Mitchell active in D A R and student leadership. The annual event will be attended by families and supporters.

Bath Gorham State Teachers College Carlton Rey Reed Ted Avery

Bath Youth Respond to Call for Action

The Bath youth answered a call to United Christian Youth Action at a Sunday service at Wesley Methodist church. Participants included Sally True Nee Be Haggett Charles Higgins Patricia Gaudet Jane Ward Lee Smith Jean Brown Sally Caton William Gilman Dana McCurdy Beverly Knight with organist Leland Patton. Reverend Ellis Holt spoke on The Point of Reference urging commitment to Christ and the church.

Bath United Christian Youth Action United Service Wesley Methodist Church Sally True Nee Be Haggett Charles Higgins Patricia Gaudet Jane Ward Lee Smith Jean Brown Sally Caton William Gilman Dana McCurdy Beverly Knight Leland Patton

Darling scales court record in Gorham win over Keene

Jay Darling of Gorham State Teachers College scored 33 points to tie a court record in a 78 to 62 victory over Keene New Hampshire late January. Bridge academy graduate John Weldon conducts Farmington State Teachers College orchestra for Winter Carnival ball on Feb 15.

Jay Darling Bridge Academy Gorham State Teachers’ College Keene, N. H Maine Farmington State Teachers’ College John Weldon West Dresden John Farmington Pownalboro Richard Tommy Candy’s Harbor Clayton Mayers Daytona Middle Bridge Ladies’ Auxiliary St. John’s Episcopal Church William Meeting Leslie A. Bailey

Children learn lessons in three ra school cars in Canada

In remote Canadian regions students study from ra school cars that travel to provide basic education. The mobile schools bring lessons to communities lacking local facilities.

Canada

Ambassadors of the Christian Church studied in Georgetown

CEORGETOWN John Reedy spoke at etown church on Sunday morning on Am bassadors of the Christian Church. He linked Paul the Apostle to the Vatican appointment and cited Rome as a center of world civilization with its wealth, learning, and contrast between rich and poor. The talk emphasized prayer, mutual support, love, and learning from one another as keys to church growth.

John Reedy Stoneham Mass cros + lege Etown Truman Mark Clark Vatican St. Paul Rome Paul's Day Mr. Reedy Paul Christ Leo J

Weekly Bible Study and Community Meetings Noted

The article records a weekly Bible study led by Mrs. George Gray and the Good Neighbor club meeting with Mrs. Harlan Pinkham. It notes services with speaker Mr. Reedy of Boston, and readings from Matthew 4 after an afternoon and Psalms 5 6 for evening. It lists numerous local residents visiting and visiting guests, and mentions 25 year lodge pins for Orville Rowe and Gilbert Standish.

George Gray Harlan Pinkham William Marr Victor Pinkham Orville Rowe Gray Good Neighbor Club Reedy Boston Chester Natalie Ernest Hemmen Watertown Mass Hyde Windlass Stanley Lewis Clayton Heald Lewis Veterans Hospital Woodrow Gray Portland John Brown Bath Helen Huskins Clayton Doyle Yarmouth Doyle Victor Pinkin Mary Stevens Georgetown Stanley Lewis and Daughts Harry John McKeon Seguinland

Scout Anniversary Week Observed by Pine Tree Council

The 42nd Boy Scouts of America anniversary falls on February 8 with events February 6–12. A Father and Son banquet is February 12 at Morse High gym featuring Eagle Scout George Crockett of Portland. Bath Scouts and Cubs awards will be presented as the council aims to launch 50 new Cub packs in 1952 to address family life and Cub-age growth.

Virgil Stevens Central School Percy MacGillivary Stanley W. Fogg Neal Street Portland Ellen Barker Fogg Horace Hoffman Lee John K. Lee Bath West Park N. Y Boy Scouts of America Pine Tree Council, Inc Morse High Gym George Crockett Bad Ischl Austria Pine Tree Council Maine America

Card of Thanks to Bath Memorial Staff and Neighbors

Mrs. Marjorie L. Hagan thanks her doctor and the Bath Memorial hospital nurses for care received while a patient. She also expresses gratitude to neighbors for kindness and to friends for the cards.

Bath Memorial Hospital Marjorie L. Hagan

Bathman Pleads Guilty in Municipal Court

A Bathman pleaded guilty in municipal court before Recorder John W. Quarrington Saturday morning. The offender was fined 10 dollars plus 5.60 dollars costs and granted two weeks probation to pay. Patrolman Merle Niles was the complainant.

Toen John W. Quarrington Merle Niles

Bluejays and spring flora dot Bay Point scene

Bay Point residents note bluejays as large and handsome yet egg robbers and mimics. They defend against owls and hawks, store food for winter, build nests in evergreens, and lay four or five pale green eggs. Nearby bloom shows include witchhazel and arbutus as farmers’ notes report spring buds and sap flow.

Frederick Clayton New York City

Miss Eleanor Grainger Honored At Religious Ceremony

Miss Eleanor Louise Grainger daughter of Mr and Mrs John G Grainger 119 Lincoln Street Bath was among 28 Sisters honored at the Reception and Profession ceremony at St Michael s Novitate Englewood New Jersey The event featured Monsignor Thomas H Powers as speaker and included 18 postulants 14 Sisters final profession and 6 triennial vows The Sisters of St Joseph support schools hospitals orphanages and centers across New Jersey Pennsylvania North Carolina California Washington Oregon Canada Alaska England Ireland Scotland and the Philippines

Eleanor Louise Grainger John G. Grainger Lincoln Street Bath St. Michael's Novitate Englewood N. J Thomas H. Powers Immaculate Conception Seminary Darlington Seminary Grainger M. Consuelo Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Newark Sisters of St. Joseph New Jersey Pennsylvania North Carolina California Washington Oregon Canada Alaska England Ireland Scotland Philippine Islands

Personal notes record residents and social visits

Mrs Henry G Shaw of Oak street is a medical patient at the emoria asp. Mrs Mabel Wade of Oak Hill Scarboro visited friends in Bath and Parker Head over the week. Mrs Thatcher Pinkham will entertain the Winnegance Auxiliary at her Bridge street home Thursday afternoon.

Henry G. Shaw Oak Street Emoria Mabel Wade Oak Hill Scarboro Bath Parker Thatcher ‘Pinkham Winnegance Bridgestreet

Chester Young obituary notes World War II veteran

Mr and Mrs Harry Young of Washington street attend funeral in Palermo for Chester Young 46 of Branch Mills Palermo. Born April 16 1905 in Augusta son of Nate Young of San Jose and the late Lilla Trask Young he was in the put and lumber business and a World War II veteran serving in the cavalry and Military Police. Survived by wife Milmina daughter Joyce son Gerald sister Frances E Martin half sister Ice Raynes half brother David Young and other relatives. Burial was in the family lot in Palermo cemetery.

Harry Young Washington Street Washington Mr. Young Nate Chester Young Branch, Mills Palermo Young Fridayton Augusta Nate Young San Jose Calif Lilla (Trask) Young Milmina Joyce Gerald Frances E. Martin Tampa Fla Ice Raynes Bath David Young Detroit Mich

Mrs. Charlotte C. Owen Dies at 73 in Bath Memorial

Mrs. Charlotte Curtis Owen, 73, widow of Humphre A. Owen, died Saturday night at Memorial hospital. A lifelong Bath resident born August 9, 1878, she was daughter of George and Mary Bates Seigars. She attended Bath schools and belonged to Central Congregational Church and Dromore Grange. Survived by several cousins.

Charlotte Curtis Owen Humphre A. Owen Memorial Hospital Bath George Mary Bates Seigars

Funeral services for Mrs Marion C Roberts

Funeral services for Mrs Marion C Roberts were held Friday afternoon at two from Mayo Funeral Residence with Rev Charles R Sims of First Baptist Church officiating. Bearers were George Soule, Almond Roberts, Sidney Lewis and Ross Barter. She was entombed for burial in the family lot at Oak Grove in the Spring.

Marion C. Roberts Mayo Charles R. Sims First Baptist Church George Soule Almond Roberts Sidney Lewis Ross Barter Oak Grove

Lieutenant Ronald Oulton Home on Month-Long Leave

Army 1st Lt. Ronald C. Oulton wounded in Korea December 1 returns to Bath with wife and two sons for a month of leave from Camp Pickett Virginia hospital care. He suffered severe leg injuries and nerve damage and is now able to move around. He served with Battery B 703rd AAA Gun Battalion and was briefly Battery Commander at Camp Stewart before overseas deployment. He went to Korea June 23 1951 and was wounded December 1. He left Tokyo hospital January 7 for Camp Pickett and arrived January 26. He plans to return to Camp Pickett at month end.

Army Ronald C. Oulton Korea Camp Pickett Richard Ralph High Street Bath Oulton Camp Stewart States Tokyo Lt. Oulton

Mrs Annnie Annis of Bath Dies After Ill Health

Mrs Annnie Annis formerly of Camden and Bath New Hampshire died after a period of illness. She lived with her daughter in Laconia and had strong ties to Bath where she visited annually. Survived by daughter Mrs Ernest Marshall of Laconia, brother Edward Gannon of Providence, and sisters Mary and Eliza. Funeral held in Laconia with burial in Camden.

Annnie Annis R Dater K Marshall Laconia N. H Gannon Bath Camden Annis Winter Street Church Ladies’ Aid Genesta C.es Ernest Marshall Lacconia Edward Gannon Providence R. I Mary New York City Eliza Chperg Mass Marshall Michigan Laxconia

Death of Helen C. Clancy in Woolwich

Helen C. Clancy aged 46 died at her River Road home in Woolwich after a brief illness. Born February 2, 1915 in Woolwich she lived there with family and worked at Bath Canning Co until its closing. Survived by parents Arthur and Estella Baker, three brothers, two sisters, and other relatives. Funeral Friday at Mayo Funeral Residence with Rev. David L. Wilson officiating. Entombment in Riverside Cemetery Spring.

Helen C. Clancy River Road Woolwich Wattae Estella (Blackman) Conan Bath Canning Co Clancy Ar Ter Baker Conan Reen Sccts One Baker Bowdoin Everett Kenneth Baker Florence Temple Elsie Stinson Mayo Funeral David L. Wilson Fames Riverside Cemetery

Funeral service for Charlotte C Owen at Curtis Funeral Home

The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon at two from Curtis Funeral Home 942 Washington Street with Rev Richard J Shaper of Winter Street Church officiating. Bearers Delmar Loring Small Robert Small Reuben Purington. The body entombed until spring for burial in the-tain lot in Fairview Cemetery Winnegance.

Charlotte C. Owen Curtis Funeral Home Washington Street Richard J. Shaper Winter Street Church Plchtink Delmar Loring Small Robert Small Reuben Purington Tain Fairview Cemetery Winnegance

Requiem High Mass for Mrs Esther J Moses

A high mass for Mrs Esther Jane Moses was held at St Mary’s Catholic Church on Thursday at eight with Rev Fr Timothy C Maney officiating. Bearers were George Nugent Raymond Trott Patrick Nugent and Harry Moses. Burial followed in the family lot at Calvary cemetery.

St. Mary’s Catholic Cece Esther Jane Moses Timothy C. Maney George Nugent Raymond Trott Patrick Nugent Harry Moses Calvary Cemetery

Scout bees communicate food sources by dance

Researchers note scout bees perform a dance to indicate food locations to the hive. The behavior guides foraging by followers as they interpret the dance cues to discover nectar and pollen supplies.

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Rchmond Wesley Church Ceorgetown Harry Frye Georgetown Center Mrs. Frye Mr. Frye Nora Hanna Five Islands Mae Campbell Hanna Campbell Percy Scott Roland E. Peterson Lewiston Grace Lutheran Church Parviz Chahbazi Colby College Helmouth Geerling Hanover Germany Ward Tracy Stamford Robinhood Peterson Blanchard Hill Preston Harold Brown Kennebec Point Ralph Davis Maureen Hazel Gay Arrowsic Town Hall Walter Beane Melvin Cunningham Lawrence Dupont Farmingdale Raphael Higgins Sagadahoc Bay Clayton Stevens Togus Veterans’ Hospital Amos Greenleaf Westport Henry Tarbox Mae Hagan Roland Peterson Dorothy W. Stuart Carrie Cardisle John Stone Princeton Ed Kase Ohio Wells Stewart Texas MacMahan Morse High School Sumner Mains Dwight Furbish Waldoboro Furbish Davis Mains Maurice Hinckley, Jr Byron Stafford Alice Hinckley P. Berry Auburn L. M. Spinney Lincoln Campbell Bay Point Thomas Hagan Richard T. Hagan Castine Maritime Academy Wis@isset Mac Hagan Harry O. Carlisle Carlisle Alex Cunningham Colby Eleanor Grainger Chester Young Humphrey A. Owen Ronald Oulton Battery B Hiram Annis Laconia, N. H Benjamin Franklin Commonwealth Arthur F. Mayo & Son
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