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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1953

Page

7

Seavey Wedding and Community News in Phippsburg

The article covers the Seavey wedding with Litoris Litt. sation Irving Howard Jr and Ms. Fred I How of Ridlonville as parents, Rev. Robert Whitehead presiding, and details on attendants, gowns, flowers, and musicians. It also notes a homecoming party for Arthur Morse, a March of Dimes drive, Sebasco Credit Union meeting, Center church fundraising, and local PTA activities along with assorted personal notices and visits around Phippsburg and Bath communities.

Melvin Henderson John Rogers Clarenice Sheffield Frank Cutting Juanita Pélka Clarence Scholfield Punch Pauline Seavey Howard Brunswick High School Bliss Business College Washington, D. C Commerce Mexico Bliss College Germany Air Force Bentley School of Accounting Boston Riverside Hall William Blaisdell Arthur Morse Japan Army Signal Corps Bernard Henderson Jack Thomas. Morse James L. Morse Donald Frederick Victoria Norma Dianne Blaisdell Phippsburg March of Dimes Onald Logan Amor Thomas Totman Center Earl Lowell Parker Head Lawrence Taylor Popham Beach Winthrop Blair Small Point Level Ashdale Lewis Alexander West Point Philip Jacob Gordon Alden Sebasco Sebasco. Credit Union Est Point Maine Mark Harrington Board of Selectmen Feetman Charles Hughes Pitck Pine Hill Bath Memorial Cora Campbell Juanita Pelka Granby Conn Patricia Seavey Jean Hunt Minnie Wallace James Norton Boothbay Harbor The Patricia Vey Charles V. Minott Portland Dot Gene

Mrs Amy Parker Celebrates 93rd Birthday at Bath Home

Mrs Amy Parker widow of William H Parker marked her 93rd birthday at her daughter Mrs W P Perry's home with family gifts flowers and cards. Born in Red Beach Washington County she moved to Bath as a young woman and has four children ten grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren. She enjoys visits from family reads daily papers and stays active in the community.

Amy Parker William H. Parker Woe Perry Parker Red Beach Washington County Bath Perry Eugene Footer Ray Parker Harry Parker Dover N. H

Salvation Army Aids Fire Stricken Family at Parker Head

Capt Jessie Jones said the local corps will supply all necessary clothing for Mr and Mrs Albert Gray and family who lost their Parker Head home in a Tuesday afternoon fire. Neighbors met at Parker Church Tuesday evening to discuss help while the Grays stay at the Jay Darling place. Donations are being collected in Phippsburg stores.

Jessie Jones Salvation Army Albert Gray Parker Head Grays Parker Church Jay Darling Phippsburg

City Officials Reassure Public on Diseasefree Hogs

Health Officer Roscoe C. McFadden says, on advice from Commissioner Osgood, there is no public risk from the hog disease. No hogs have been slaughtered and all affected animals are under quarantine. The illness is not transferable to humans and any future slaughter will occur under government supervision.

Roscoe C. McFadden Osgood Department of Agriculture Inspection Service Augusta

Cloverleaf Troop 5 Donates to March of Dimes

Cloverleaf Troop 5 presents 22.90 to Nathan W. Watson for the March of Dimes campaign. The amount came from a Rogers Hardware food sale where each girl and mother contributed, with Christine Miller Joyce Turcotte Helena Marco Sally Grindell and Nancy Brown helping run the event. A shower for Mrs. Herbert C. Kee followed guests Meill Homer Slief Wallis Crost Robert Mt Daniel Donald V. Horn and Frederick Cousins.

Cloverleaf Troop 5 Nathan W. Watson Rogers Hardware Store Christine Miller Joyce Turcotte Helena Marco Sally Grindell Nancy Brown Lawrence Cleary Elsinore Avenue Herbert C. Kee Meill Homer Slief Wallis Crost Robert Mt Daniel Donald V. Horn Frederick Cousins

Parker Head Community Reports and Events

Parker Head church and school routines dominate the week with midweek prayers led by Rev. H. M. Whitehead and a PTA meeting discussing a consolidated school with Woolwich and Leeds officials. charitable drives raise funds for polio and the March of Dimes, while residents visit, host guests, celebrate birthdays, and attend weddings including Patricia Seavey and Fred I. Howard.

Miss Josie Pulsifer Guests In Lewis ton

Miss Josie Pulsifer of Lewiston was a recent guest of Miss Alice Johnson on Middle Street.

Josie Pulsifer Lewiston Alice Johnson Middle Street

Fence Erected Along Center Street After Buildings Razed

A substantial fence is being built along Center street border of the former building site. The existing makeshift fence has been dilapidated and dangerous as the property drops several feet from the sidewalk. The new barrier aims to enhance safety and improve the street’s appearance.

Center Street

De Laval to Build Main Propulsion Units for Navy Destroyer Escorts

Orders received by the De Laval Steam Turbine Co at Trenton N J in late 1952 include an award for the new main propulsion units for the U S Navy destroyer escorts to be built at Bath Iron Works. De Laval designed the prototype propulsion unit and is starting work on two additional units.

de Laval Steam Turbine Co Trenton N. J Conwer U. S. Navy Bath Iron Works de Laval

Bay Point Surges and Marriages Mark Shoreline Visit

Last week's storm battered the eastern shore of Popham Beach as out of town sightseers watched heavy seas at the Kennebec river mouth. The text notes sand loss and unusually rough surf along with budding plants. it also records multiple marriages at the Bath Baptist church parsonage and social visits by residents and visitors to Bay Point and nearby towns.

Popham Beach Kennevece Popham Hubert G. Gillis Meriden Conn Eleanor M. Mains Bay Point Charles R. Sims Baptist Church of Bath Sumner Mains Alfred James Pinnette Gloris A. Pertell Louisa Howard Eleanor Mains Hubert Gillis Thomas Hagan Brunswick Leon Berry Andrew Butterfield Augustus Perow Stanley Crafts East Hartford Sagadahoc Bay Karen Ann Dwight Bussy Furbish Jane White Arrowsic Walter DeLano Richmond Carrie Carlisle Harry Beales

Odd Fellows Install Officers and Eventful Week in Portland

Zaza Zuanna No. 89 installs officers at Odd Fellows hall in Portland with Mrs. Maizie Danforth of Brunswick as president and Miss G. Edris Turgeon of Auburn as second officer. The bulletin also notes respirator fund support, visits by Grand Lodge officials, and a Queen Esther Rebekah Lodge Brothers Night with varied entertainment by local members and guests.

Odd Fellows Hall Portland Maizie Danforth Brunswick G. Edris Turgeon Auburn Carolyn Thompson Bath Musican Odd Fellows Maine Lincoln Lodge Grand Lodge of Maine M. Volz Queen Esther Rebekah Lodge A. H. Thompson Frank Moore Canton Augusta Canton Grace Casey Melville H. Robbins James Knight, Jr Nellie E. Lord Dorothy M. Fulton Wiscasset Florence Farnham West Bath Dorcas Lodge Waterville Sarah Potter Lois Knights Laura Austin Persis Miller Alice Smith Farnham R. B. Capen Lodge Augusta

Dinner Guests Honor Admiral Gillette in Brunswick

Admiral and Mrs. Claude F Gillette of Washington street were dinner guests Tuesday evening of Mr. and Mrs. John Baxter of Brunswick.

Claude 5. Gillette Washington Street John Baxter Brunswick

Popham Beach Hosts Community Holiday Gatherings

Warm weather and high seas mark a busy Popham Beach week with visitors photographing waves and ledges. The postponed Christmas party at the schoolhouse featured a joke tree and games while the Popham Circle planned a summer fair and members prepare crafts and donations.

Hlaa Popham Popham Circle Fred Spinney Carrie Stone Augusta Herbert E. Sprague Gilbert Atwood Bath Marguerite McNulty Post Office George Oliver Roger Williard Gayle Dixie Ralph Small Pine Eden Charles Shepard, Jr Child John Mitchell Edward Mr. Mitchell John Cassidy Jesse Peter Chubbuck Woolwich Fred H. Spinney Ernest Shepard Fairfield Paul McCole J. Haviland Torrey Montsweag Carl Bickford Bruce Bowdoin Herbert Sprague Brunswick Carson Lindley

DeBery Attends Inaugural Events In Washington

P Edward DeBery of Coxs Head returned home after attending the Inaugural ceremonies as an official guest of the Massachusetts Republican State Committee. He praised the Governors Reception Inaugural Parade and Ball while noting Mrs DeBery could not attend.

P. Edward DeBery Cox’s Head Washington Massachusetts Republican State Committee DeBerg Ralph Doughty Helen DeBery Stanton C. Dozois Cox's Head Bernard Carlson Dix’s Island Dromore Ethel Moore Mary Ruth Warner Brunswick Hospital Eric J. Carlson Bath Memorial Hospital Donald Bowles Hardings Richard Dozois Forreston Wallace George Watson Brunswick Walter Cushing Parker Head Lester Oliver Spruceville Leah Bowie Meadowbrook

Ora Fournier Celebrates 10th Birthday Party

Ora Fournier daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph Fournier of 46 Bath Street celebrated her 10th birthday Sunday afternoon. The rooms were decorated in pink and white with over 30 guests. Games prizes and refreshments were provided. Assisting in serving were Mrs Sylvia Morin Mrs Gertrude Hall and Mrs Rita Fournier.

Ora Fournier Joseph Fournier Bath Street Sylvia Morin Gertrude Hall Rita Fournier

Goody and Bailly File Marriage Intentions

Robert Goody and Miss Marjorie Rose Bailly have filed marriage intentions at the City Clerk office. The couples are identified by addresses on Central Avenue and Beacon Street and list Mr. and Mrs. Edward H. Goody and Mr. and Mrs. Oscar J. Mailly as their parents.

Robert Goody Edward H. Goody Central Avenue Marjorie Rose Bailly Oscar J. Mailly Beacon Street Harry E. Ring, Jr

Bath police say gas theft ring broken. quartet jailed

Bath police credit patrols with breaking up a gas stealing ring after arresting three juveniles and an adult. The group faces arraignment on charges including breaking and entering and larceny. A Bath man charged with receiving stolen goods is also arraigned for related thefts.

Bath Bath Municipal Court Robert Starling James de Capua Cobb Road Paul Avery Frank L. Moriarty Northern Electric Co Center Street

Bath Native Appointed Second Lieutenant in Maine National Guard

Francis E. MacDonald of 77 Bluff Road Bath was appointed Second Lieutenant in the Maine Army National Guard on December 30. He serves as Executive Officer of Bath's Battery B and has a long service record from 1949 with Battery B and the 703d AAA Gun Battalion. He graduated Morse High in 1948, worked at Troop's Hardware, and now toils in the Bath Iron Works Tin Shop. He is married to Priscilla Garside.

Francis E. MacDonald Bluff Road Bath Maine Army National Guard MacDonald Francis MacDonald Walker Street Maine National Guard 703D Lieut Morse High School Bath Iron Works Priscilla Garside K. Garside Central Avenue

State Education Supervisor Visits Bath Teachers

State Supervisor Mrs Irene Dresser from the State Department of Education visits Bath this week to meet city elementary school teachers. She attends after school group meetings at Mitchell and Huse schools Monday through Thursday to discuss problems and grade level needs with faculty.

Irene Dresser State Department of Education Bath South End Mitchell School Huse

Steward Stephen Graham to leave Colonial club

The Colonial club directors announced that steward and barber Stephen Graham will end his service at the week’s end and return to Brooklin. Graham arrived in Bath in December and formed many friendships, making his departure a keen loss for the club.

Colonial Club Stephen Graham Ily Graham Brooklin Bath

Morse High Notes highlights from student council week

The assembly featured J Phillips Robertson presenting a 20th century BCE musical roundup with instruments and ballads from Palestine Syria Egypt and more. FHA plans bake sales and a March 13 party while Latin Club initiates 25 members in togas. The banquet is set for Thursday in the cafeteria and the Junior class organizes an all participation odds and ends show with a large committee.

Anne J. Phillips Robertson B.C Palestine Syria Egypt FHA Latin Club David Rush Dawn Newcomb Diane Bailey Anne Amirault Martin Turpie Armando Cormier Robert Billington Elizabeth Carey Julie Cummings Malcolm Hamilton Mary Talbot Paul Johnson Elvira Pecci Sherry Grindell Judy Watts Anne Day Jane Homan Richard Thomas Judith Brown Elizabeth Marble George Lawrence Sherry Robinson Marilyn Bates Stephanie Rush Barbara Thornton Carolyn Herrin Jane Sharkey Marilyn Brown Nancy Miller Marion Smith Nancy McBrine Nancy Blair Jane Bedyard Sandra Daley Jean Brown Joan Giacobbe Alan Quinn Pat Nugent Jerry Holland Callie McKay Betty McPhee

Lewiston Buick Co Property Sold to Bath Firm

Land and buildings of the Lewiston Buick Co at Broad and Arch streets were sold by Carl Curtis to the Kennebec Motor Co Inc of Bath where Paul M. McCole serves as president and treasurer. The Bath firm plans a new car agency here and vows to uphold high standards of service. McCole, a Woodfords native who has lived in Bath, has 21 years in the automotive field and has run a wholesale fish and lobster business from West Point Point.

Lewiston Buick Co Carl Curtis Lewiston Bath Corporation Kennebec Motor Co., Inc Paul M. McCole Bath New Company Woodfords West Point

Tame Grosbeak Draws Curious Feeder Attention

Wilfred W. Chaney of Middle Street reports a tame grosbeak among Canadian grosbeaks and rose breasted varieties visiting his yard since the recent snowstorm. A bird lingered on the ground, allowing Chaney to carry it indoors, suggesting it may be unusually tame or kept as a pet while flocks roost in the cherry trees.

Wilfred W. Chaney Middle Street Dail Mr. Chaney Mrs. Chaney

School Calendar 1953-54 Outlined by Board of Education

The Board of Education approved the 1953-54 calendar. Schools open Sept 8 after Labor Day with a teachers meeting, pupils report Sept 9. Vacations are Christmas Dec 23 to Jan 4, February 19 to March, and April 16 to April. All schools close June 11, 1954.

Board of Education

Annie Johansen Seeks Observation in Portland

Mrs. Annie Johansen of High Street left Monday evening for Portland to enter the Maine Eye and Ear Infirmary for observation and treatment.

Annie Johansen High Street Portland Maine Eye and Ear Infirmary

River Kennebec Iced Over Across City

Early Tuesday residents found the Kennebec frozen from end to end for the first time this season. Temperatures fell to five or six degrees above zero as a warmup was forecast later. Smelt fishermen welcomed the cold hoping to strengthen the ice for camps though several camps were lost during a thaw last week.

Kennebec

Ross Couple Head to Delray Beach for Winter

Mr and Mrs Rodney E Ross of High Street travel Monday to Delray Beach Florida to pass the winter season in the warm climate.

Rodney E. Ross High Street Delray Beach Florida

Also Mentioned on This Page

Chari Stevens Congregational Church Phippsburg P. T.-A Winnegante P.T. A Maurice Hutchins Ida Nordlund State P. T.A Jamage Sataa Holden Mary Anne Falmouth Sunne Gorden Mrs Amy Par Aven Salvation Army Aids H. M. Whitehead Laater Earl Hamel March of Dimes Fund Charles Blaisdell Mary Nenfelser PTA Eugene Ross Berard Calla Leston Harrington Farye Leslie Darling W. H. Wyman Russell Heres Flower Fund Ross Lowell Darling Phippsburg Pta Robert Dewicl John Leonard John Rote Leeds Arthur Moore Judy Raymond McIntyre Eva Hoar Connie Hoar Frances Morong Russell Turner Herbert Doughty H. D. Mank, Jr Herman’s Harbor Melvin Winslow Windham Malcolm O’brien New York Robert Campbell Frank Bremard Lynn Mass Elwood Hlathorne Sandra Marion Nadeau Bernhard Carlsson Hockomock Council Florence Rollins Tepee Dannenfelser Arthur Williams Elizabeth Eaton Harrington Clarence Sheffield Fred I. Howard Cox Francis E. M’donald Bath Man National Guard Morse Kennebec Motor Co Tame Grosbeak Mong Ieau T. W Devil Kifig Harrison Forman Inilintivg Angeldood Paul Suy Ag
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