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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1952

Page

2

Bartlett's Reward Stock On Three Trawls In Wrecky Weather

Jerry Bartlett and crew earned 1800 after three successful trips despite rough winter storms. The group shared profits among Jerry, Herman, and Elmer, with crew members also bringing in heavy catches of lobsters and halibut. Local fishing news covers other crews, land clearing for a community building, and upcoming fairs as March approaches.

Jerry Bartlett Smith Elmer Gillam Bartlett Jerry Herman Elmer Kennebec Ernest Richard P Ernest M. Wake Wallace Lewis Alexander George Avis West Point Bassarbor Bar Harbor Wis Alexander Turday Bass Tarredge Hill Lincoln Philmore Illiam Philore Vida Illiam Herbert Shorey Kenneth Wake William Alexander Clarice Davis Henry Walace Brownies Athryn Alexander Uey Smith Alexander Elsie ‘Wallace Bathemorial Hospital Raymond Brown Shorey Bros., Inc Oneral Bath Betty Wallace Virginia

Phippsburg Youth Leaders Lead Church Service and Meetings

Phippsburg residents note Youth Leaders William Gilman and Adele Hunt led a service at the Small Point parsonage with a sermon titled Call to Christian Youth Action. Activities include a church meeting at Central Congregational Bath and a call meeting at Wesley Methodist Bath with Ellis Holt as speaker. A special town meeting is planned at Town Hall.

Hippsburg William Gilman Adele Hunt Small Point Parsonage Christian Youth Action Macy Whitehead Central Congregational Church Bath Wesley Methodist Church Ellis Holt Phippsburg Phralics Eleanor Dority Augusta Sebasco Center School Dromore Bay Gordon Alden Ida Nordland Sebastio Estates Martin Eaton Gloria Phyllis Eaton Phil Jacob Barbara Hugh David—Jacob Lewis Gomez William Harris Judith Willard Lowell Chester, Wilson John Nordland Glen Leigh Alden Bodwell Grange Phippsburg Anita Totman George Washington Abraham Lincoln Hank Senecal Raymond Wyman Emma Wyman Small Point Wilbur Wyman Waterville Thayer Hospital Wyman Faye Pye Carol Wyman Colleen Cooke Terry Rutland Mass Cooke Harry Bowie Phyllis Bowie Raymond Wymans Orlo Peter Leeds Cpl James Coulter Jersey City N. J Fort Devens Earl Harvey Dromore Coulter Korea Pfc Gordon Harvey Harvey Germany Jimmy LaRose Shirley Pratt Bath Memorial Hospital Melvin Pratt Willard Blair Braintree Belgrade Ernest Rogers Raymond Campbell

Local notes from Ki Sunday area social and incident items

Walter Pierze of Ki Sunday reports Ca William remains hospitalized. Miss Cora L. Campbell stays with Mr and Mrs. Pierce. Mrs. Doris Wallace and son Cary moved to Spinney house near Pitch Pine hill. Diane Blaisdell escaped a sled accident on thin river ice, rescued by sister Norma. Mr and Mrs Clifford Pye and family visited North Edgecomb. A Friday evening progressive dinner included couples Clyde Pye Clifford Pye Raymond Pye Nancy Welch and Fred Spinney.

Walter Pierze William Cora L. Campbell Pierce Doris Wallace Cary Spinney House Pitch Pine Hill Diane Blaisdell Norma Clifford Pye North Edgecomb Philip Chaney Clyde Pye Raymond Pye Nancy Welch Fred Spinney

Bath physicians commit to stable rates at Bath Memorial

Bath physicians told the Times they will maintain present minimum rates despite rising costs. They cite winter illness straining Bath Memorial hospital bed capacity with up to 96 patients for a 70-bed facility. The hospital has 24 hour services, recently added operating room equipment, and accreditation by the American College of Surgeons. Office calls 3 dollars, house calls 4 dollars, after hours 5 dollars, Sundays and holidays 5 dollars.

Bath The Times Bath Memorial Hospital American College of Surgeons

Mary and Jean Hostesses at Birthday Party

Mary and Jean Steen daughters of Mr and Mrs Howard Steen hosted a party Saturday afternoon for classmates and friends to celebrate their sixth birthdays. The dining room was attractively decorated with favors and a large cake. Games were played and prizes awarded. Guests included Marriot Small Linda Allenwood Sandra Wright Paula McLain Cynthia Staples Gail Lane Kitty Harding Christy Steen Betty Shepard Jolene Suslar and Barbara Haynes. Most guests attended Mitchell school.

Mary Jean Steen Howard Steen High Street Jean Marriot Small Linda Allenwood Sandra Wright Paula McLain Cynthia Staples Gail Lane Kitty Harding Christy Steen Betty Shepard Jolene Suslar Barbara Haynes Jolene Barbara Mitchell School

Winnegance Auxiliary Elects Officers at Meeting

Winnegance Auxiliary held a Thursday afternoon gathering at Mrs. Walter Morse’s home. Officers elected include Mrs. John Burgess as president and Mrs. Thatcher Pinkham as vice president, with Mrs. Elmer Morse secretary, Mrs. Edwin Small treasurer, and Mrs. Danford McDonald floral fund. Refreshments were served by the hostess. Hon. and Mrs. Rupert H. Baxter of Washington Street left Wednesday for Delray Beach, Florida, with plans to return mid April.

Winnegance Auxiliary Walter Morse John Burgess Thatcher Pinkham Elmer Morse Edwin Small Danford McDonald Rupert H. Baxter Washington Street Delray Beach Florida

Parker Head News Brief Reports Local Socials and School News

The Parker Head column covers a cracked globe at the schoolhouse symbolizing world woes, plus a flurry of social visits in Bath Winnegance Perkins Island and Topsham. Local residents attend showers, baptisms, and basketball games while Supt. Gilman visits Parker Head School.

Jaquith New Head Of Sagadahoc Rod And Gun Club

Kenneth Jacquuth was elected president of the Sagadahoc Gun Rod & Skeet Association at the new North Bath headquarters. Ed ward Jacqiath named first vice president with William Leask as second VP. A Donald King becomes treasurer and Dean Jordan secretary. Board includes John Bowie Les Ferris Joe Ciomer Emery Freeman Sonia Woodbury Bailey Nick Mihalos. An ice fishing derby is planned for early next month with date to be announced.

Kenneth Jacquuth Sagadahoc Gun, Rod & Skeet Association New North Bath Jacqiuth Edward Jacqiath William Leask A. Donald King Dean Jordan John Bowie Les Ferris Joe Ciomer Emery Freeman Sonia Woodbury Bailey Nick Mihalos Nick Ed Sonia John Gaudet Robert Donnell Joe Cromer Ed Jacquith Fish Liberation Committee Percy Pratt John Gaudette David Clark

Trapped Marines Tell Of Sierra Snowbound Rescue

Cpl Franklin C Leavitt U S M C 20 year old grandson of Samuel P Lakin Meadowway was among 900 Marines trapped 17 days in the Sierra blizzard before rescue by Army planes He expected a Life magazine feature and recalled building an igloo to stay warm He joins a long line of fighting men in Bath family history with WWI and WWII service by relatives.

Cpl Franklin C. Leavitt Samuel P. Lakin Meadowway Sierras Leavitt Korea Leavit Portland Beulah’ Lakin Bath Life Magazine O.K Cpl. Lakin John Lakin Sam Court House Sam Lakin 4Th Company Henry W. Owen Sam, Jr U. S. Navy

Terrace Club Banquet Honors Hyde Park Members at Hotel Eagle

Hyde Park Terrace club held its annual banquet at the Hotel Eagle Brunswick on Tuesday evening. Members present included Irene Perkins Leah Coleman Margaret Miller Esther Tobey Christine Watts Harriet Garside Rebecca Holbrook Betty MacDougall and Shirley Freeman. Officers elected were President Margaret Miller Vice President Leah Coleman Secretary Esther Tobey Treasurer Harriet Garside. Christine Watts will host the February 5 meeting at her Central Avenue home.

Terrace Club Hyde Park Eagle Brunswick Irene Perkins Leah Coleman Margaret Miller Esther Tobey Christine Watts Harriet Garside Rebecca Holbrook Betty MacDougall Shirley Freeman Central Avenue

Hockomock Council Installs Officers

Hockomock Council, D. of P., met Thursday night with a baked beans supper served beforehand. Installation followed with Ruth Trask and Annie Wilson assisting. new officers include Margaret Gallant as Prophetess, Burnell Anderson as Pocahontas, Lorraine Cromwell as Wenonah, Walter McMann as Keeper of Records, Frances St. Martin as Collector of Wampum, and others listed in ceremonial roles.

Hockomock Council D. of P Pocahontas Ruth Trask Mishinewa Annie Wilson Margaret Gallant Burnell Anderson Wenonah Lorraine Cromwell Walter McMann Sophie McPherson Frances St. Martin

New England Flower Show Opens March Ninth in Boston

The 81st New England Flower Show, themed Springtime in New England, opens Sunday in Mechanics Building, Boston, and runs through March 15. Exhibitors have spent months coordinating with growers statewide to ensure prime blooms for opening day.

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Mrs Hamblett Returns Home After Boston Visit

Mrs Edward B Hamblett returns to Pratt Street from Framingham Mass after spending days with her daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs J Francis Donahue They were joined by Mrs Inest Hamblett and infant Terri of Hartford Conn visiting Bath relatives and by Ernest A Hamblett for the weekend who accompanied them to Hartford Monday.

Edward B. Hamblett Pratt Street Framingham Mass J. Francis Donahue Inest Hamblett Terri Hartford, Conn Bath West Bath Ernest A. Hamblett Hartford

Popham Beach: High tides flood highway and village

Coastal conditions at Popham Beach bring high tides washing over the highway into the village, with logs and debris along the march. Hundreds of birds feed at ebb tide as the Berwindvale coal collier left Kennebec Wharf for Bath and returned Monday. Social and local notes note swap and progressive dinners at Moody and Spinney households, plus frequent Bath-area visitors and illnesses. Road mud and icy conditions hinder travel, with sanding reported Saturday morning.

Berwindvale Kennebec Wharf & Coals Co Bath Popham Ellison Moody Ernest Oliver Edith Margaret Guy Crowley Nancy Welch Myra Scott Ellen Florian Mark Spinney Clifford Pye Phippsburg Center Clyde Pye Donald L. Page Charles Shepard Stanley Wallace Allan Spear Edwin H. P. Lowell Spear Cottage William Wallace Jackie Wallace Merrill Oliver Leon Oliver Llewellyn Oliver Edith Oliver Ralph Small Ralph Seekins Sarah E. Wilbur Portland P. Edward DeBerg

Bath P. T. A. Council Meets Monday Night

West Bath residents packed Littlefield school as the Bath P. T. A. Council convened led by Mrs. Charles T. Small. Reports praised Story Telling Hour, announced future events, art projects, a puppet show, and plans to send Maine books to the Care Book Fund. A Parent Education workshop was set for Feb 15 to 17 at Gorham State Teachers College.

Littlefield School West Bath Charles T. Small Isadore Singer Holland Richard J. Schaper Daniel Matter Gorham State Teachers College Alpha Booker Harry Larrabee Loring Small William Hennessy Leon Belanger Gordon Farrow West Bath P. T. A

Bakers Plan Return Trip With Yacht Scout Schedule

Mr and Mrs Horatio L Baker of Arrowsic chartered the Scout for part of the winter then flew to Nassau to pick her up They expect to charter her again in March and will return to their Arrowsic home in the spring as usual

Horatio L. Baker Arrowsic Nassau Mrs. Baker

Rubin announces candidacy for county attorney

Harold J. Rubin publicly declared he will seek renomination as the Republican candidate for County Attorney in the June primaries. A Bath resident since 1936 and Boston native, Rubin has served as county attorney since July 1950, winning all Sagadahoc Superior Court jury trials and enhancing the office with diligent case work and detailed presentations.

Harold J. Rubin Rubin Ralph O. Dale Dale Republican County Committee Sagadahoc Mr. Rubin Boston University of Alabama Boston Law School Bath Bath Municipal Court Sagadahoc Barsociation Superior Court High Street March of Dimes For

Student council enjoys a concert event

A Northwestern University graduate with a piano degree has been on a concert tour for two years. Miss Cook and Mr. Musser have traveled along the eastern United States for about four and a half months, performing before more than 200 schools.

Northwestern University Miss Cook Mr. Musser United States

Boothbay Harbor man visits mother on North Street

Gordon Harrington of Boothbay Harbor was a recent guest of his mother Mrs Clifford Harrington at North Street.

Gordon Harrington Boothbay Harbor Clifford Harrington North Street

Mrs Annie Johansen Patient at Bath Memorial Hospital

Mrs Annie Johansen is named as a patient at Bath Memorial Hospital in a brief hospital notice. The item notes her admission status and location within the Bath facility.

Annie Johansen Bath Memorial Hospital

Morse Rifemen Win Target Match

Morse sharpshooters led by Richard Greene with a perfect 100 defeated Gannett of Portland 472 to 467 at the Morse range for their second straight win. The victory follows a 481 to 2 postal match win over Portland earlier, marking the Red Riots first defeat in years. details list Greene scoring 100 and other shooters from Morse and Lee Recreation riflemen contributing to the tally.

Richard Greene Morse Morse Range Gannett of Portland Portland Marksmen Lee Recreation Riflemen Rovers of Morse Mich Satoetts D. MacKenzie Helcunvabettt Stesheeyaed Pope Sharla Hinges Lee Goon Cross Mi Carrier L. Wooster W. Leu V. Williams D. Aaslove R. Seehausen C. Fossett C. Walton

Surprise Stork Shower for Mrs. Leroy Perkins

Mrs. Leroy Perkins was guest of honor at a surprise stork shower hosted by Mrs. John Burguess at 156 High Street Friday evening. Guests enjoyed games, photographed moments, and pink and blue decorations with refreshments. Attendees included Mrs. Elmer Morse, Mrs. Harold Boutin, and others. illness prevented Mrs. Pratt, Mrs. Lutz, and Mrs. Walter Cushing from attending.

Leroy Perkins John Burgess High Street Elmer Morse Harold Boutin Lauriston Caton Clifford White Daniel Eon Edward Page Perkins Dorothy Mogae Harold Safford Walter Morse Burleigh Williams Harold Rogers Grace Cushing Florence Lins Shirley Pratt Roy Lutz Walter Cushing

Firemen Called Over Weekend In Bath Area

Bath firemen answered a false alarm at Box 322 and three still alarms over the weekend. An oil burner fire occurred at 934 Washington Street on Friday at 12 40 PM and a chimney fire at 877 Middle Street at 9 30 PM. A false alarm at Drayton Road and Lark Street Hyde Park Terrace occurred about 8 45 PM Saturday. Sunday at 12 15 PM Engine 2 dealt with an oven fire in Doris E Wing home on High Street. Damages were minor.

Bath Washington Street Middle Street Drayton Road Lark Street Hyde Park Terrace Doris E. Wing High Street

James A Comeau Returns Home After Hospital Stay

James A Comeau arrives at 36 High Street on Tuesday afternoon after a stay at Memorial Hospital for surgery. He is employed at the Hyde Windlass Co.

James A. Comeau High Street Memorial Hospital Hyde Windlass ‘Co

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