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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jul 01, 1954

Page

3

Phippsburg Community News and Church Schedule

Community meetings and updates from Phippsburg with library affairs, church services, and recreation. Notables include election of officers at the Albert F. Totman Library, speaking at Center church, and a Busy schedule of summer events and family notices.

Sunday Wedding at Small Point Congregational Church

Miss Sylvia Annette Green and Maurice Alvin Blair wed at the Small Point Congregational Church with Rev. H Macy Whitehead officiating. Attendants wore peach and Nile green gowns and bouquets, followed by a Bodwell Grange reception and a Moosehead Lake wedding trip. The couple plans to reside in Phippsburg Center after Moore High graduate bride and Potter Academy graduate groom.

Roberta Harrington Litchfield Ing Harrington Lena Moore John Moore Small Point Richard Alexander Henry Alexander Sebasco Lael Kelley Brightwater Richard Kelly Sylvia Annette Green Roy G. Green Gardiner Leona Green Phippsburg Center Maurice Alvin Blair Winthrop A. Blair Small Point Congregational Church H. Macy Whitehead Frederick M. Haggett Stanley D. Hanscom Bath Ellen Blair Sandra Flaherty Truman F. Roberts, Jr Phippsburg William S. Gilman Bodwell Grange Hall Clifford Pye Phipne Dure Georgina Green Maurice Pye Moosehead Lake Blair Morse High School Potter Academy Sebago

Community Picnic and Summer Activities Update

The notice invites residents to Head Beach for a town picnic on July 5. Vacation school runs July 6 to 16 with Rev. H. Macy Whitehead in charge. A missionary meeting occurred last Tuesday with six attendees and this week focuses on children and scrapbook work. Parker Head P T A schedules its annual sale July 14 led by Mrs. Leslie Logan.

Odwell Gra Grange Albert F. Totman Stanwood Gilman Dorothy Winslow Anaes Everett Wallace Omas Totman Earle Perkins Mark Harrington Thomas Totman Ofrs John G. Morse, Jr Libr H. Macy Whitehead Riverside Hall Phippsburg Christian Service Committee Winthrop Blair Florence Oliver Ey. Whitehead Adele Spencer Christian Service Small Point Parker Head Phippsburg Head Beach Glen Alden John Nordlund Boy Scout Camp Hinds Raymond Gardiner Rogers Meadowbrook American Legion Lewiston Jerome Davis Brightwater Ivory Fesendon Geraldine Saco Fesendon T. C. Hughes Hughes Grace Kenney Charles Norman Jay K. Bowker Stanley Hutchins Holly Roger Edriel Little Stonington Allen Little Thomas Bunting Princeton N. J Charles Stevens Elizabeth Hampton Arthur Bowker Bath Langdon Thistle Gwendolyn Marilla Jim Totman Peterborough N. H Jean Hunt Norma Blaisdell Sidney Fitzgerald Peabody Mass Boston University Vés Parker Head P. T. A Leslie Logan Earl Hamel Leston Harrington Salvation Army Florence Bassett Florence Rollins Edna Perry Archie Erickson Sandra Ronald Logan Cottage Earl Lowell Laura Harrington Popham Peter Gagnon Charles Mains Harold Kaler Rockland Ralph Hasty William Hodgkins Boston Ronald Erickson Billie Hodgkins Lloyd D. Lowell Liverpool Eng Harriet Wyman Herbert Bassett Clarence Blaisdell Eugene Ross Ira Nadine Merrill Bassett Lynn Zachiel Eramo Harry Pushard William T. Wyman Delbert Brann Cooper's Mills Harold Keene Sydney Elwin Mellen Richmond Angie Mank Raymond McIntire Clyde Moore Wilma Hodgkins Frank Mezewski Arthur Winslow North Windham Russell Turner Roger Lewis Stephen Hirster John Libby Libby Lisbon Falls Dorothy Stilphen Clyde Stilphen Pittston John Darlings J. A. Darling Judy Leone Sherburne Gorham Sherburne Albert Gray Mr. Jay Bernard Carlson Gray Angienk J. Frank Mezenski James Ross Portland Thelma Skillings Frances MacDonald

Phippsburg Man Rewarded for Idea

Earl E. Hamel, a storekeeper at the U S Naval Air Station Brunswick, received a $10 commendation for an improved inventory count method under the stations Beneficial Suggestions program. Leonard P. Gaworski of Lisbon Falls also won a $10 award for a liquid fuels inventory idea.

Phippsburg U. S. Naval Air Station Brunswick N. A. S. Supply Department Earl E. Hamel Cdr G. H. Duffy Hamel Leonard P. Gaworski Lisbon Falls

Sunday Brunch Spread: Deviled Ham and Hive Seasoned Eggs

A brunch idea features deviled ham spread on toast topped with scrambled eggs seasoned with honey and herbs. The simple combination provides a savory bite suitable for weekend mornings.

Maine Elks plan large display at national convention

Mr and Mrs Brian M Jewett and Percy W Kingsbury sail Saturday to Los Angeles for the Elks National Convention July 4 to 8. Maine participants will showcase Maine products at the Biltmore Hotel with a Maine Lobster Feed on July 8 and a large 100 percent Maine lodge representation.

Brian M. Jewett Percy W. Kingsbury Por Los Angeles Biltmore Hotel New England Maine New Hampshire Elks Jewett Maine Elks Association Biltmore Maine Development Commission Maine Sea and Shore Fisheries Maine Publicity Bureau Saltwater Farm of Damariscotta Bath Iron Works, Corp F. H. Snow Canning Co Bates Manufacturing Co Keyes Fibre Co Dick R Maine Sardine Association Burnham and Morrill Co Bickmore Co Monmouth Canning Co Pepperell Co Oxford Paper Co Old Town Co H. C. Baxter and Brothers Hudson Paper Co Moose River Shoe Co Samoset Hotel Acheson Hotels Northeast Airlines American Airlnes Maine Elks ‘Association National Elkdom Edward Myers Stanley Tupper Department of Maine Sea and Shore Fisheries Rgga F. H. Snow Co Pine Point Pe W. Kingsbury Gilbert Barker Carl Stilphen Frank Kaler Willard Esterbrook Rockland Robert Bachand Sanford Leon F. Jones Biddeford Vincent Belleau Lewiston Henry F Buckley Joseph Murray Albert Berry Portland Cecil Burns Rumford Harold Merrill, Jr Gardiner Ralph Hubbard Augusta E. B. Denton Waterville Robert King Bangor Emile Godin Old Town Mahlon Spruce Leslie Rhoda Houston Gerald Ferland Charles F. Harlow

Lincoln Flag Found in Bloomington Now at McLean County Historical Society

The flag that covered Abraham Lincoln's casket during the 1865 funeral journey is now owned by the McLean County Historical Society. Presented by Rep. Leslie C Arends to Dorothy Beidler Eddy, it passed through Springfield and was bought by S. Linn Beidler for $10 then preserved by Donald Beidler. The 9 by 14 foot 35 star banner is now aged, torn, and heavily damaged.

Lincoln Bloomington Ill Abraham Lincoln McClean County Historical Society Washington, D C Springfield Inez Dunn Leslie C Arends Dorothy Beidler Eddy Arlington S. Linn Beidler Beidler Frank Donald C. Beidler Yetak Manhasset Donald Beidler

Popham Beach Crowds Vacation as July Bookings Grow

The tide of visitors at Popham Beach and cottages along the coast increases with July and August reservations. A severe Sunday storm cut electric power for over an hour while residents attended weddings and community events at nearby Small Point and Bodwell Grange.

Zees H. Mary Whitehead Green Blair Small Point Bodwell Grange Hall The Grange

Salvation Army drive at Cox's Head a weekend note

Mrs. Stanton Dozois assists Mrs. Leston Harrington of Parker Head soliciting for the Salvation Army at Cox's Head. The piece notes weekend visitors and residents at Sprucewold and Dix Island with multiple names and towns, including Bath East Douglas Augusta and Plainfield. A Bowdoin departure and Arctic expedition are mentioned alongside social gatherings and dinners.

Stanton C. Dozois Leston Harrington Parker Head Salvation Army Cox's Head P. Edward DeBery Rene Sprucewold Bowdoin Donald B. MacMillan Wesley Lewis Joseph Driscoll East Douglas Mass Wis Cottage Ralph Seekins Bath Dozois Arthur Warner Laura Judy Joan Hannaford Carol Hann Plainfield N. J Priscilla Whittaker Augusta Hayward Montreal Quebec George Stacey Albion Johnson, Jr New Bedford Dix Island C. Harry Hannaford East Lynn Harry Hannaford Joan Carol-Hann C. B. Platts Frank Purinton Gorham Norman Saco E. P. Thomas

West Virginia Tops Coal Output With 133 Million Tons in 1953

West Virginia produced 133 million tons of coal in 1953, more than any other state, highlighting the state’s leading role in U S energy supply. The top output underscores WV’s mining industry strength and regional economic impact.

West Virginia U State

Bay Point Thrilling Storm Tops News With Local Wanderers

A severe thunderstorm toppled a large tree at Harold Robinson’s Bay Point property causing telephone and electric outages that were restored by Sunday afternoon. Local residents and visitors, including Y W C A executives led by Miss Olive Walker, gathered for a luncheon amid resignation news and summer homes. Families and travelers from Bath Auburn Five Islands and Dedham visit Bay Point for the season and for Legion events.

Harold Robinson Harry Stone Lewiston Lewiston-Auburn Grace Carroll Bath Eva S. Merrill Louise S. Allen Roberta Greaton Austin Walker Stone Eugene Butterfield William Farr Five Islands Bay Point Georgetown Grammar School Rideout Billy Coombs Northath Harry Knight Douglass Fred P. Taylor Auburn Richard Taylor Hagan Kenneth Mcliver Lower Newton Falls Mass Harold Miller Brattleboro First Beach Harry White Roxbury Thomas Hagan Harold Drake H. Martin Powers Green Pastures Nina Cummings Wilmer Bowen Sagadahoc C. Kiessling

Contracts Awarded for Work on Brunswick Junior High Shop

The School Building committee and Board of Education approved two pianos from Mikelsky's for 1060. Raymond Haley of Brunswick won the trades shop contract at 2335 with J H Miller of Bath as alternate bidder. Northern Electric of Bath to handle shop electrical work at 529. Heating unit bids to be issued soon around 1500. Desks and chairs arrived, blinds bought, and cabinets installed in home economics room.

Board of Education Nathan C. White Brunswick Road Mikelsky’s, Inc Bath Fisher School Raymond Haley Brunswick J. H. Miller Northern Electric Wyman’s Shade Shop Hutchins of

Pencil leads come in 18 degrees of hardness today

The article notes that pencil leads are manufactured in eighteen distinct hardness levels, offering a range of options for handwriting and drawing.

Name's The Same Pottstown Frank Hartenstine Matter

Two men both named Frank Hartenstine from Pottstown faced tax bill mix ups by Uncle Sam. They, nearly same age natives, resolved the issue by taking joint action to prove there are two distinct Hartenstines. They report growing familiarity through shared billing challenges.

Pottstown Frank

Refrigerators Change Rural Life in Adirondacks

Cesar Brown of Owls in the Adirondacks notes a drop in ice house use as electricity spreads. He recalls filling ice houses with campers in summers, but this year had only one customer as modern appliances reduce demand for ice cutting.

Malone N.Y Cesar Brown Owls Adirondacks New York

Police report on vandalism and theft at Grand Ven store

Storekeeper Charles K. sgi told police a thief shattered a plate glass window and left with three og to tols. Three $1 bills were hidden, amid a questionable transaction. The guns reportedly valued at $2.98, $1.98 and $1.25 were mentioned, but the glass was not.

Grand Ven, Mich Charles K.sgi Bugielski

No Sale Leads to Missing Car in Indianapolis

Donald Shelby advertised a car for sale in Indianapolis. A prospective buyer phoned to arrange viewing at a specific address. Shelby searched the alley for the buyer but returned to find the car missing.

Indianapolis Donald Shelby Shelby

Watch and two rings stolen from hotel guest

James P. Brogan reported a thief removed a wristwatch and two rings valued at 400 from his fingers while he slept in a Hartford hotel room. The incident highlights a lodging security concern in the city.

Hartford Conn James P. Brogan

St Louis burglar leaves behind crutch after shop theft

A burglar who broke into a grocery stole 88 pounds of coffee butter cheese and sausage plus 20 cartons of cigarettes then fled without his crutch, leaving police puzzled by the missing prop.

St. Louis

Vic Michalson Sailor and Syracuse Crew Coach

Vic Michalson, a freshman crew coach at Syracuse, served as skipper of a PT boat in the South Pacific during World War II.

Vic Michalson Syracuse South Pacific

Berkeley Girl Harriet Gilbert Rolls 250 On Regulation Lane

Harriet Gilbert, a 12 year old from Berkeley California, bowled a 250 in a league game on a regulation alley this year.

Harriet Gilbert Berkeley Calif

Also Mentioned on This Page

Congregational Church Henry Armstrong Churchill Winston Churchill Britain Eisenhower White House Joseph W Martin Jr Earl Warren Winston International Elks National Annual Convention Piste Beth Popham Beach Martin FP. Goodwin Cox’s Head Jonda « Folsom Elizabeth Bach _Hosslund Margaret Sagert Morris Plains Rand Guy See Santa Bliss Frances Bridges Prospect Crowley Donald Small Vernon M. Mattson Dorothy Thy Newtonville Sandy FitzGerald Oak Mass William Hill Naugatuck Frank D. Scott Sarah Wilbur Eleanor Thomas Obberlin Ohio Ellison Moody Harry Hollins Victoria Etnier Oldwick Gilbert Tweod Spinney Charles H. Engel Menaham Ralph W. Bennett Cole Arlington, Va S. James Elmer Travis Saddle River Roger Oliver Marjorie Jay Willard Oliver Gayle and Dixie Cox Des Moines National Iowa Geneva Morang George Renaud Eugenia Cromwell Stanley Thorne Ralph Spinney Schenectady N. Y Friends Robert B. Stone WRGB National Cartoonists Society Washington U.S Otto Soglow
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