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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1952

Page

9

Community notes outline hall party and youth group plans

Executive communications reveal a February hall party hosted by Irene Alden with Mrs. Fred Hag Lowell assisting. The Youth Fellowship Group plans a week from January 27 to February 3, with Adele Hunt and William to attend a Bath Call committee meeting at Wesley Church on January 21.

Irene Alden Ett Fred Hag- Lowell Phipreburg Adele Hunt William Bath Wesley Church Bodwell Grange Farm Bureau Dromore Grange Hall Mildred Rogers Pauline Hart Church Co Helen Totman Alice—_Lowell Macy Whitehead and . Stevens Eee Een and Finance Committee Selectmen's Office Town Hall Walter McCourt Totman Totman Library. There Was No School In Townditions, Because of Icy Road Ther and Son Membe Alice Pye Wil Welch Margaret Pye Eleanor Pye Ee Town Higo Chette Florence Rol Winter Street Jean Hunt Portland Sa Gordon Alden Jean Bowker Central Riverside New York Phil

Solar Lodge Installs Officers On Monday Night

Solar Lodge No. 14 F and A M conducted its installation at Masonic Temple Monday evening with Past Masters Lowell Gillespie and Jackson assisting. New officers include Worshipful Master F Ward Norton and Secretary Karcher S Jackson. Upcoming events list BA degree, 25 year pin presentation, and FC and MM degree work through February.

Solar Lodge Masonic Temple Edwin H. P. Lowell John W. Gillespie Karcher S. Jackson F. Ward Norton Sherwood RK. Francis Clyde K. Baker P. M. Paul D. Moore P. M. John W. Gillespie P. M. Karcher S. Jackson Robert N. Osher Donald Page I. Lawrence Well C. Haskell Mashal Linwood E. Temple Robrks Rice Tyler Vernon

New Medical Director Named at Bath Iron Works Hospital

Dr Edward Louis Kinder 32 from Philadelphia becomes medical director at Bath Iron Works Corp hospital taking duties this week. He attended Georgetown University George Washington Medical School and UPenn graduate school. He held surgical residencies in Washington Philadelphia and Port Me. Married with two children, the family lives in Portland and will move to Bath when housing is secured.

Edward Louis Kinder Philadelphia Bath Iron Works Corp Georgetown University George Washington Medical School Washington University of Pennsylvania Kinder Portme Hospitals Portland Bath

Lay Advisory Committee Plans Annual Meeting in January

The January session will be the annual meeting to elect officers and new members. Regular meetings will address investigation problems and refer important items to subcommittees. Each subcommittee will have a chairman responsible for progress and meetings, with complete written reports at monthly sessions.

Church Women Council Speaker at Salvation Hall Event

The Church Women Council president will speak at the annual gathering on Friday afternoon at 2 30 in Salvation Hall. Mrs Snowe is highlighted as a speaker of exceptional ability and Bath churchwomen are urged to attend. Officers will be elected and the program includes music by Mrs Richard Klimoff and a vocal solo by Mrs Howard F. Cramer.

Council of Church Women Salvation Hall Snowe Bath Pacremes Fleming Richard Klimoff Howard F. Cramer

Mrs Sadie Farley and Olive Farley in Florida Hospital

Mrs. Sadie Farley and her daughter Olive Farley are in Orlando at the Florida Sanitarium and Hospital for treatment or care.

Sadie Farley Olive Area Orland, Fla The Florida Sanitari and Hospital

Parker Head News Roundup and School Activities

Local residents saw Parker Head events with Warren Doughty winning draws and Charles Wyman toping phonics. Community members attended PTA meetings, birthday and illness notes, and Sunday gatherings. Cleanup and school fund plans include a food sale and a plan for a new victrola, with many visits across Bath and Brunswick.

Hospital Auxiliary Sees Resignation Of Sewing Chairman

The auxiliary regrets the resignation of Mrs. W. Dayton Hill who has chaired the sewing committee since the auxiliary’s formation. She is praised for her work supplying materials for hospital articles and coordinating with organizations. Members seeking contact details are urged to reach out.

W. Dayton Hill

Elks Sport Night Promises Big Maine Event Thursday

Bath lodge hosts Elks Sport Night featuring Bill Summers and Maine sports figures. Dennis Murphy invites Morse and Legion players. program includes All-League cups and league championship cup awards. Notables include Sam Aceto, Bert Curry, Bing Miller, Doc Doherty, and many others.

Bath Lodge Brian M Brian” Jewett Maine Jewett Bill” Summers City Hall Morse Dennis Murphy American Legion Warren McNeil Bath Elks Elks Lodge Sam Aceto Herbert Curry Bing Miller Doc” Doherty Portland Pilots Moses Lewiston Steve Grenda Edward Little Dick Gibson St. Dom's Lewiston Hymie Shanahan del Bissonnet Blaine Davis Bud Cornish Clare Sweeney al Baka Haley Chick Hayes Bob Stecher Coley Welch Portland Danny McFayden Bowdoin Ben Houser Augusta Don Brennan Jimmy Fitzpatrick Portland High School Francis Winchenbach Leon E. Buck Tony Toothaker Howard Mayo Archibald M. Main

Amaranth Court Holds Public Installation Ceremony

Dirigo Court of Amaranth held a public installation at the Masonic Temple Saturday. Percy C. McManus of Portland officiated with aides Mrs. Sarah A. Shaw and Frank Thomas among others. New royal matron is Mrs Ellen Thomas of Anson and royal patron William English of Damariscotta.

Dirigo Court Ama Ranth Masonic Temple Percy C. McManus Portland Sarah A. Shaw Frank Thomas Anson Grace Lund Freeport Florence McCracken Damariscotta Helen L. Lord Kittery and Bath Arthur Wing Eleanor Danforth Marie English

Bachelder Wins Bowling Match In Two-Half Fight

Charles Bachelder defeated Everett Libby by 12 pins in a 20 string match to total 2004 to 1934. The first half at Park alleys ended 1046 to 988 in Bachelder’s favor, and the second half at Arcade alleys produced 958 for Bachelder and 946 for Libby.

Charles Bachelder Everett Libby Libby Bachelder

Mrs Drake Returns Home After Two Month Visit

Mrs. Frederick E. Drake returned to her Washington Street home Tuesday evening after two months away visiting her son and daughter in law in Wyn Pa and visiting Vice Admiral and Mrs. Harry W. Hill of Annapolis Maryland.

Frederick E. Drake Washington Street and Wyn Harry W. Hill Annapolis

Miss Jane Trott Returns to Boston After Weekend With Parents

Miss Jane Trott returns to Boston after spending the weekend with her parents, Mr and Mrs C Trott of High Street.

Jane Trott Boston Mr. and Ee C. Trott High Street

Community Notes From Phippsburg and Nearby

Local church service at the Haggett home on Monday and a day service at Small Point church. A week of winter scenes draws camera enthusiasts as the Berwindvale collier passes with snow covered woods in the background and a Navy tug to Bath Works. Various local residents and visitors are listed with recent travel, leaves, illness, and home moves across Bath, Small Point, Phippsburg Center, and surrounding towns.

Christian Service Fred Haggett Phippsburg Center Myra Scott Nancy Welch Fred Spinney Jesse Munse Small Point Church Collier Berwindvale Bath Row Marie McNulty Snipe Bath Peter Chubbuck Woolwich Frank Florian Florian Mark Chatham Mass Stone Horse Cape Ernest Shepard Fairfield Stanley W. Perkins Small Point Raymond Wyman Guy E. Crowley Corea Stanley W. Hyde Punta Gorda Fla John Jackson Hyde Florida John Cassidy Norman E. Markham Terry Kennebec Albert Cook Theresa Mr. Cook Veterans’ Hospital Rutland

Coxs Head January Extension Talk and Local Happenings

The January Extension Service meeting addressed Spot Dyeing. The collier Berwindvale shipped coal from Kennebec Wharf in Bath around 12 20 a m. Friday. Snow damaged branches and trees especially birch. Frank Lawrence spent days in Bath Woolwich and Arrowsie. Mr and Mrs Stanton C Dozois visited L E Simmons and Mrs Helen Landers Brunswick. Ethel Moore and family moved back to Popham road from Parker Head. P Edward De Berg returned from a Washington trip Monday.

J. D. Libby F. A. Libby East Harpswell Otis Sheffield Cundy’s Harbor Reginald Gordon Parker Head Ethel Moore J. Albert Young Popham Road Freeland Kings Bowdoinham Leslie Darling Florence Rollins Daisy Talbot Bath Arthur Williams Bath Memorial Hospital Elfreda Perkins Earl Lowell Eliza Bradshaw Phippsburg Center Phippsburg Christian Service Committee Fred Hagegett Thomas Skeffield John Ridley Topsham Morse High School John W. Libby Portland Sally Lowell Bliss College Lewiston Lowells Eugene Ross Charles Blaisdell Canasta Dave Tahamount Clarence Blaisdell Maurice Blaisdell Frank Lawrence Woolwich Arrowsie Stanton C. Dozois L. E. Simmons J Helen Landers Cook’s ‘Corner Brunswick Bert Young P. Edward de Berg Washington, D. C

Ballot positions set for city election contests

Candidates facing opposition for the February 11 municipal election met to draw ballot order. Ward 2 lists Byron E. Clark and Herbert R. Lemont for City Council. Ward 4 lists Percy W. Kingsbury and Melvin L. Comeau. Ward 7 lists Charles F. MacDonald Jr and William H. Watson and Donald F. Perry. Board of Education names John M. Conley Jr Edward M. Butterfield and Oscar S. Adams.

Byron E. Clark Herbert R. Lemont Percy W. Kingsbury Melvin L. Comeau Charles F. MacDonald, Jr William H. Watson Donald F. Perry Board of Education John M. Conley, Jr Edward M. Butterfield Oscar S. Adams

Kocha Wins Community Center Ping Pong Championship

Stu Kocha defeated defending champion Billy Lothrop four games to three in a best of seven at the Bath Community Center. The final scores were 21-19 16-21 21-18 12-21 21-12 21-16 as about 60 spectators watched the event and Councilman Louis Couture presented the A cup to Kocha for the 1951-1952 season.

Community Center Stu” Kocha Billy Lothrop Kocha Center Louis O. Couture Bath Community Ter Champ Kocha

Grace Church Parish Annual Meeting Minutes Report

The Grace Episcopal parish held its annual meeting in the parish house after a parish supper for about 100 attendees. Officers reelected include Walter M. Hill and Roger M. Luke with census of finance and mission committees, plus vestry members John J. Preney and Benjamin S. Haggett. Arthur Sewall II named auditor and music committee members listed.

Grace Episcopal Church Walter M. Hill Roger M. Luke George H. Fox Harry L. Day

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Joseph Smith I. W. Rainey Thatcher Pinkham Small Point Beach Bath Iron Works Edward L. Kinder Portladome Center Peetie Church Women Council Parker Warren Doughty Charles Wyman Bernard Wyman, Jr Howard Mason Robe Gray Elizabeth Carolyn Patricia Wyman Phippsburg P. T. A Ly Snow Miss Snow Center Congregational Church Charles L. Stevens Stella Packard E. Winnifred Packard Diane Ross Ross Angie Mank Mank Earh Lowell Leo Hamel J. Frank Mezenski Ramon Hamel Son Amaranth Marguerite McNulty Peter Gagnon Star _route 3 Bath Memorial Hospi Cox Grace Church Royal . Ing Cig Chevrolet Fisher Brooke Chevrolet, Inc
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