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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jul 26, 1951

Page

4

Storm Damage and Community Plans In Wiscasset

A severe rainstorm flooded cellars and damaged gardens and roads, with hay losses and winter stock concerns. Community events include a 150th anniversary observance, rummage sales, tea sales, club gatherings, and a library book sale. Personal notices highlight local residents' travel, service inductions, and public notices of sales and club formations.

Wiscasset Fire Society Lincoln Emcastle Newcastle-Damariscotta Club Wiscasset Waldoboro Club Damariscotta Mills Club Organ Society of the Congregational Church George Stickney Birch Point Dorothy Lewis Nathalie Caton Gwen Pooler Mabel Ansert

Arrowsic social notes reveal family visits and births

The Arrowsic column lists visitors and relatives across several towns. Michael Mazeiko and Eugenia Mazeiko of Arrowsic host and travel to Brunswick. Kenneth Vail of Saugus visits his father in Bath. Robert Appel and Eugenia Mazeiko announce a birth in Centerville Iowa. multiple families from Maine, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Florida are noted as guests or visitors at various homes.

Kenneth R. Vail Saugus Mass Vail Lawrence R. Vail Robert Appel Centerville Iowa Robert Thomas Appel Eugenia Mazeiko Michael Mazeiko Arrowsie James Michael Ralph Steen Natick Mass., Where They Will Be the Guests of Mrs. Steen Leo Radzwill Steen Jennie Apollon Jamaica Plain Katherine Upperseek Miami Beach Fla Jones’ Eddy Arthur Farris Bath Edith Campbell Clarence Carlton Andrew Pray Norwood R.I Franklin Wright Portland Roy Lawrence Park Street Lawrence

Surprise party honors Mrs Earl Carlisle

A surprise birthday party for Mrs Earl Carlisle was hosted by her daughter Barbara Burke at 1241 Washington Street on Wednesday of last week. Attending were Earl Carlisle, Walter and Barbara Thurston, Sandra Carlisle, Swansea Burns, A K Rogers, Philip Leavitt, Earl Harsford, Vera Talbot and mother-in-law, Kenneth Hatch, Allen Williams, William Campbell, Kay Burns, Edward Farra Jr, and Mary Cressey. Refreshments were served and gifts were given.

Earl Carlisle Washington Street Barbara Burke Allen Williams William Campbell Kay Burns Edward Farra, Jr Mary Cressey Carlisle

Rat bait distribution at city dump targets rodent control

More than 1500 rat poisons were laid at the city dump this week under health officer R Clinton McFadden. A tractor breakdown hampered operations at the disposal area delaying coverage and allowing a rise in the rodent population until repairs resumed and poison was added to reduce flats.

R. Clinton McFadden

New Sundae Vanilla Ice Cream with Pear Crush

A new sundae uses vanilla ice cream topped with Pear Crush and chocolate sauce. The Pear Crush is made from whole ripe Washington fruit, purified and sweetened, marketed in No 2 and No 10 size cans for soda fountain use.

Washington

Woolwich Spinning Wheel Club Outing at Reed State Park

The Spinning Wheel Club of Woolwich enjoyed a lobster picnic at Reed State Park hosted by Mrs. Linda Watts with bathing and hikes. The Aug. 16 meeting will be with Mrs. Florence Hathorne, and members planned gifts for the Christmas chest.

Spinning Wheel Club Woolwich Reed State Park Linda Watts Barley Neck Road Florence Hathorne Mason Carter Hollis Leeman Jordan Wright Adam Galuza Clayton Stinson Gilbert Hathorne Albert Temle Maurice Hathorne Loring Edgerly Watts Lester Blair South Weymouth Mass Bowdoinham Albert Temple Brian M. Jewett Charlotte Chase Brookline Chase Samuel Buck Day’s Ferry

West Point Preparations for Sale and Fair Ahead

West Point residents gear up for a July 31 rummage sale under apple trees on the George Davis estate to raise funds for a community building. The Aug 27 fair plans include spruce-frame booths and posters distributed by Granville Wallace and others. proceeds buy folding chairs. The town’s fishing and hunting groups report activity, with the Bath Iron Works crew aiding community efforts and local volunteers stepping forward for fair day duties.

W Point Sheepscot West Point Granville Wallace Myrna M. Wallace Myrtle Davis Vida Gilliam Sarah Laura Emma Gilliam Linda Carolyn A. Day Flora Gilliam Golar Scott Elnora Wallace Elizabeth Wallace Susan Wallace Susan A. Wallace Betty Wallace Bath Iron Works Ken MacKenzie Gannett Trailer George Davis Wallace Jenkins Ruby Wallace West

Summer Guests and Local News in Woolwich Area

Many families spend the weekend and summer at cottages around Woolwich and Sagadahoc Ferry. Notables include Mr and Mrs Donald Leavitt in Lobster Cove Boothbay Harbor, Mr and Mrs Stanley Jensen in Hartford with Audrey, and Mr and Mrs Eugene Rice visiting from Los Angeles. Rev Cyril E Bousfield to speak at Woolwich Center Baptist Church. Hay crop prospects are poor due to wet conditions, yet gardens flourish despite mud.

Waterville Ethel Blodgett Sadie Armstrong Bath Jensen Nelson Rice Sagadahoc Ferry Popham Beach Samuel Frink Barbara Richmond Mass Freeman Oliver Popham Oliver Eugene Rice Jenifer Los Angeles Calif Rice Hyde Windlass Co J. H. Blair Blair Virginia Blair Upper Darby Cyril Bousefield North Sedgwick H. E. Danielson Danielson Woolwich Center Church John Scott Pendleton Bangor China Lake Cyril Bousfield Pendleton Columbia Street Baptist Church Woolwich Center Baptist Church Cyril E. Bousfield

West Point community notes and fishing activities detailed

The piece lists local residents and their fishing prowess led by Ernest M. Wallace with 45 fish and others such as Oscar A. Gilliam 24 Merle E. Gilliam 19 Jerry Bartlett 12 and Charles Pye 8. It describes events from a tuna catch on Matinicus Island to a storm that flooded roads and repairs at West Point. It mentions croquet champions Pearl Wallace and Howard Scott and a nickel and dime club raising funds for a future community building, plus seventh grader Levi Gilliam as a top student donor.

Ernest M. Wallace Oscar A. Gilliam Merle E. Gilliam Jerry Bartlett Charles Pye Chester Wallace Herbert Lermond Forrest Johnson Stewart H Charles Clifford Robinson Pye Matinicus Island West Point Henry M. Wallace Herbert Yeaton Pearl Wallace Howard Scott Marvin Gilliam Wallace Brothers Everett Lafayette York Brothers Irvin Ben Donald Wallace Irving Atwood Philmore Gilliam James O Robert Sheepscot Elizabeth Lyons Yonkers N._Y de Lucia John Richard Philmore Gilliams Frank Freeman Henry Wallace Ellis Wallace Levi Gilliam

No Polio Case Confirmed In Bath

City Health Officer R. Clinton McFadden said there are no polio cases in Bath as of Wednesday. One suspected case was reclassified, and overall health remains good with only a few mumps and chicken pox cases among communicable diseases.

Bath R. Clinton McFadden McFadden

Bath local notes record vacations births and travels

Personal notes from Bath report Harvey S. Simmons and Mrs Edna Danforth beginning two weeks of vacation starting Sunday. Mrs Joseph E Babine and children visit Decatur Illinois. Joanne Boudreau returns home for a month convalescence at Maine General Hospital and plans to resume her medical records job on Aug 20. John Alvin Fossett born July 19 at Maine General weighing 5 12. Dr and Mrs John C Geiger on world cruise post from Singapore expect to reach New York in August and visit Bath before returning to San Francisco. Mrs Morse formerly Ann Morse linked to the Morse home at 942 Washington now Curti s funeral home.

Harvey S. Simmons Water Street Edna Danforth Washington Street Bath Opera House Will Beegin Joseph E. Babine Catherine Joseph Trina Deering Street Marshall J. Boudreau Foster's Point Maine General Hospital Portland Boudreau Maine General John W. Fossett Galvin Street John Alvin Fossett Jacqueline Pert Perleston L. Pert Middle Street Edward Fossett Belfast Bath John C. Geiger San Francisco Singapore Malaya Far East Dollar Line Cleveland Hong Kong New York Geiger Ann Morse Charles W. Morse Morse Fred S. Curtis & Co

Bath becomes eastern Knox & Lincoln terminal after storm

Torrential rain washed out sections of the Knox & Lincoln division of the Maine Central Railroad between Warren and Georges River. Bath served as the eastern terminal Friday with 25 passengers in one coach and mail and express moved to Rockland.

Bath Knox & Lincoln Division Maine Central Railroad Warren Georges River Rockland Brunswick Knox Lincoln Counties Waldoboro

West Bath Grange Sewing Circle Meeting

Members of the West Bath Grange Sewing circle gathered at Mrs. James B. Lemont’s West Bath home for an active afternoon of sewing aprons and fancy work for an upcoming sale. After six, husbands and friends joined for a baked ham supper with flowers at each table, then evening card games followed. Notables present included Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Haggett, Mr. and Mrs. David Henderson, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Oliver, Mr. and Mrs. William Coombs, Mr. and Mrs. Wallace MacDonald, Mr. Bazin Lemont and son, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Lemont, Mr. and Mrs. William Sanford, Mrs. Dora Collins, Mrs. Gertrude Trott, Mrs. Frances Clark, Mrs. Florence McCall, Mr. James B. Lemont, James Royal, Joseph Larrabee, and Harry Peter.

West Bath Edwin W. Haggett David Henderson Joseph Oliver William A. Coombs D. Wallace MacDonald J. Bazin Lemont J. Bazin Paul Lemont William Sanford Dora Collins Gertrude Trott

Coast Guard Rescues Stranded Sloop at Reid State Park

About 2,000 visitors watch Kennebec River crew pull an 18 foot sloop from Mile Beach after it grounded off high seas. Owned by Edward Baker of Boothbay Harbor and rented to Summer visitors the vessel was damaged little and towed to Boothbay Harbor.

Reid State Park Coast Guard Kennebec River Sands of Mile Beach Edward Baker Boothbay Harbor Coast Harmon's Harbor Mile Beach Sheepscott Bay

Eagles Sponsor School Patrol Picnic in Bath

Bath Aerie of Eagles met last Tuesday to sponsor a picnic for school patrols who direct traffic near schoolhouses. The event will be Aug 2 at Thomas Point with transportation lunches and entertainment provided. The group also plans a trip to Popham for city playground children.

Bath Aerie of Eagles Thomas’ Point Bath Aerie Popham

Coffee Milk Shake with Cinnamon Frost

A cup of cold milk is shaken with half a cup of cold strong coffee and a tablespoon of sugar. A dash of cinnamon adds spice, then a small scoop of vanilla ice cream is added and the mixture is shaken until blended into a frosted shake.

West Bath Social Notes Include Local Visits and Family News

Community notices list numerous Bath area residents visiting relatives and hosting guests from Brunswick York Village Gardiner and Windsor Del. Wilmington Del and other places. Military family updates mention Cpl. Frank Smith stationed at Camp Hancock N J and parental support from Portsmouth N H.

Warner Aquatic Instructor Wins Certificate

Arthur D. Warner of the local Y M C A is awarded certification from the National Y M C A Aquatic Committee as a professional aquatic instructor with full authority to conduct and examine candidates. Basil C. Hanscom announces the credential and notes Warner’s five years of community work in lifesaving, water safety, and swim campaigns.

Arthur D. Warner Y. M. C. A. Aquatic Committee Basil C. Hanscom Warner

Grandchild Visits Smith Grandparents and Bath Residents

N. H. recently called on his grandparents Mr. and Mrs. G. C. Smith. They also visited Mrs. Theodore Burns and Mrs. Mary Green of Bath.

N. H G. C. Smith Theodore Burns Mary Green Bath

Sabino Notes Vacationing Residents Share Cottages

Mr and Mrs G Edward Morse of Peabody Mass vacationing at the Eate cottage. Mr and Mrs Donald Freeman and children of Bath spent weekend at their Sabino cottage. Oscar Tanguay Bath post office letter carrier vacationing with family at their cottage. Mrs Kenneth London and children of Rockland weekend guests of sister and husband Mr and Mrs C Lloyd Hooker.

G. Edward Morse Peabody Mass Donald Freeman Lincoln Street Bath Sabino Oscar Tanguay Kenneth London Rockland C. Lloyd Hooker

New Meadows River Regatta Clubdance Draws Crowd

A Saturday night dance at Rich's Mountain clubhouse hosted by the New Meadows River Regatta Association drew a large crowd for one of the season's best parties. Laforest Coombs' orchestra provided the music.

New Meadows

French cook knife shines in kitchen prep and carving

The knife with a nearly straight cutting edge excels at mincing vegetables and cutting bundles of produce. It handles sandwiches well and performs carving tasks, making it a versatile tool for cooks.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Schuyler Fairfield George Fairfield Fort Williams Frances Plumstead Red Brick School Harry Hildebrandt Wiscasset High School University of Maine William Kierstead Carratunk Chester Pendleton Davis Island St. Philip’s Parish E. Clinton Perkins Wilmington Del Perkins Kate Perkins Lake Champlain Ralph Rockwood East Kingston Ralph Rockwood, Jr Palacino Ill Davis Cabins Rockwood Lina Chaney Clifton Munsey Eldena Chester Chase Ipswich Mary Grant Rafter Bath Road Thomas Campbell David Taylor Bungalow Campbell Providence Allston Hunt Klinger Mary Hobson Federal Street Hobson Hunt Perry Smith Windsor Conn Joseph Smith Robert Smith High Street Eastern Star Club Helen Fisher Main Street Cpl Wesley Farmer Raymond E. Farmer Fort Jackson S. C Fanten Mademoiselle Front Street Mrs. Earl Carlisle Barbara_Thornton William Thornton Janet Thorpe James Thorpe Tanglewood Lincolnville Montsweag Evelyn Ater Joneses Eddy Carol Ainsworth Washington, D. C Shirley Hemingway Edith Rice Alice Baker Muriel Preble Georgie Walker Emma Drummond Grace McIntire Helen Crocker Draper Helen Hill Leila Rosenwald Jennie Small Marion Ambrose Ethelyn Shea Sandra Smith Walter Smith Augusta Donna Smith Daniel Smith Oakley Smith North Edgecomb Alton Smith Stanley West Darlene Lanny Winthrop Claude Beal Nequasset Nelson Dew U.S.S. Porter Joseph Hecht Costello P. Hall Edward V. Reed Fernald Bailey Woolwich Grange Chester Leeman Wayne Damariscotta Leeman Morris Waltz Peter Jewd N. J Mr. Waltz Sidney Shaw Lynn General Electric Co the Phoenix Herbert Leeman Ralph Bowers West Pointers STORM West Bath Grange Sloop Eagles Richard Schaper Winter Street Fred Larrabee Warren Babbidge New Meadows Inn Ernest Ward Scott Ward Laura Whitmore F. W. Deehan Deehan Gardiner Dorothy Boudreau Round Pond Edward Robichaud Laurance Moore Roy Moore Nevy Boudreau Lee Ketchum Herbert Murphy Raymond Bridges Nella Stover Courtney Stover Clayton Graves Sandra Janet South Windham Carl Graves Forest Grover Graves George Golding Quincy Richard Renshaw Sally Reed Warren Davis Laurance Palmer Augusta House Elaine Renshaw Jean Lermond Jean Elaine Hallowell Rogers William K Glastonbury Llewellyn Rogers Frank Smith Camp Hancock Laurance Lord Portsmouth D. Warner Physical Directo Ballantine Ale America ALEP Ballantine & Sons Newark
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