Bath Independent Newspaper Archives, Jul 29, 1954, p. 4

Batting woes hover over team in slow start

A muddled start to the season leaves the squad searching for scoring punch as pitchers struggle to locate form and hitters fail to convert chances in early games.

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Lincoln Home Auction and Wiscasset Community Events

Lincoln Home will be auctioned Wednesday starting at 10 o'clock with a noon luncheon. Afternoon program and social games follow with tea and home made wares on sale. Wawenock Women's Club met at the courthouse. Old Head Tide church holds annual service with Rev Schreveland and speakers. Wiscasset auction, tax rate set, Bible school starts, and local society meetings fill the week as residents announce visits and relocations.

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Lincoln Home Home Wawenock Women’s Club Court House Old Head Tide Church H. C. Schreveland Damariscotta Lawrence Averill Halford F. Luccock Yale Pa Schog Wiscasset Lioib Red Barn Stanley Joseph Eastman Richard E. Frazier St. Philip's Rectory Wiscasset Wiscasset High School Vic David Soule Sage Augusta Carl 'M. P. Larrabee Lawre Averill First Congregational Hurch Stanley Johnson Tiort Kennébéc Casco Bay Kennebec Wiscasset Yacht Club The Ledges Inn Sheepscot Sheepscot Falls Fort Edgecomb

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Democratic Committee Meeting Set for Thursday in Bath

Bath's Democratic City Committee will hold an important meeting at 7 30 p.m. Thursday in City Hall. The three local candidates Alexander Burgess Barbara Brewer and Councilman Harry Cooke will discuss the state senate and state representatives posts. A Young Democrat club formation and reorganization plans for the City are on the agenda.

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Bath Democratic Alexander Burgess Barbara Brewer Harry Cooke Ee All Democrary Mie VE

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Life in the Hills of India With the Gilchrist Family

Robert and Ruth Gilchrist describe life on a Himalayan hillside mission station. They detail rugged paths, mule traffic, and high altitude hikes, noting friendships with missionary families, the local language school, and their acclimation to life about 6500 feet up. They recount a 165 mile ten day hike to Dodi Tal reaching 13000 feet with steep drops.

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Ruth Robert America Dodi Tal Himalayas India Robert and Ruth Gilchrist

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Phippsburg Social Notes From Weekend Visitors

Town residents join in the Lowell Skofield wedding at Harpswell with Rev Charles Stevens, Harold Seavey, James Seavey, Pauline Seavey and Mrs John Rogers among attendees. Gormley family from Portland vacationing at Tracy cottage on New Meadows. Mrs Melvin Burnett and Janice visit the Totman home Center. Twilight Sail aboard the Viking features Thomas Totman and family. Dr James Loney visits Brightwater and Charles Totman of Wells Beach calls on the Totman home.

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Lowell-Skofield Harpswell Charles L. Stevens Harold Seavey James Pauline Seavey John Rogers Rena Gormley Owen Ellen Portland Tracy Cottage New Meadows Gormley Melvin Burnett Janice York Village Thomas Totman Ing Harry Gilmore Viking Marilla Totman Pauline Wyman James W. Loney Brightwater Charles Totman Wells Beach

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Nequasset and Arrowsic Communities Share Summer News

Nequasset and Arrowsic locals report visits by relatives from Day's Ferry, Philadelphia, and Providence with plans to relocate Rev. Moore to Eugene Oregon to organize a Baptist church. Community members host gatherings, travel, and immunization efforts at Nequasset Central school with Woolwich P T A backing.

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North Bath Notes Show Neighbor Visits and Local Moves

Sewall Strout visits sister and Elmer Rogers. Ralph York hosts the Cutting family from Washington DC. Wing family from Eliot visits J Carroll Wing and moves to Eliot. Bertha London and Nancy weekend at Kittery Point with Milton Emery. DeWolfe family returns from Bath Memorial Hospital. other Bath residents visit hospitals or relatives. A dog is taken in by Elmer Lindsey and wife while owner is unknown.

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Sewall Strout Wiscasset Elmer Rogers Ralph York Charles Cutting Washington, D. C Burton Wing Eliot J. Carroll Wing Burton Wings South Windham Bertha London Nancy Kittery Point Harry Nelson Ellsworth Carl Given Rodney Bangor Clarence Brown Joseph Afflitto Brooklyn N. Y Sarah Jean Ardenne Haines Harmon Kneeland High Street Court Earl Haines Nashua N. H Merle Justice Hampton Beach Ben Spangler Otto Landes Ben Ehmann Columbus Ohio Sandra Leonard Bowdeinham Walter Mosher Elmer Lindsey Ridge Road Lindsey

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Because of Eve shown at Wiscasset Theatre

Because of Eve, a film by Alexander Leeds about life in New York City’s lower East Side, is screened at Wiscasset Theatre Tuesday through Thursday. The production aims to educate on public health and sex issues, with separate showings for women and girls in the day and for men and boys at night.

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Wiscasset Theatre New York Lower East Side Alexander Leeds Women's Research Guild

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West Bath Sewing Group Aids Togus and Red Cross

West Bath members met at the grange hall to sew surgical pads for Togus hospital and the Red Cross. Attendees include Carolyn Rogers and several Bath residents. Upcoming meeting set for Aug 5. various visits and routines of local families noted.

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Miss Callie McKay Celebrated With Birthday Party

Callie McKay daughter of Mr and Mrs Burleigh McKay of Adams court was surprised Tuesday evening by her parents and friends at the Bath girls Summer residence Holly Inn Christmas Cove The party in the girls dormitory featured gift giving a decorated birthday cake and refreshments Present were Judy St Clair hostess Florence Jenkins and numerous guests including Judy St Clair and Mrs Florence Jenkins Mr and Mrs Maynard Brown Mr and Mrs James Ledyard Mr and Mrs Dean Bonney Harold Wing Jean Brown Sandra Daley Gay Bonney Peggy Hanson Beverly Caton Sue Hagerthy Jane Leyard David Gove Herbert Morse Bruce Hawkins and Al Mebane

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Alton Munsey James Day's Ferry Brunswick Charles L. Moore Kenneth Karen Philadelphia Howard Whittum Lois Day Herbert Munsey Mary Stinson California Marcia Stinson Woolwich Miss Stinson Robert Frye Mary David and Allen Roselle N. J Robert Phinney Spinney Mills Arrowsic Ronald Rittall Frank W. Rittall Camp Hinds Raymond Abbie Lewis David Providence, R. I Lewis Albert Bailey Nequasset George Tibbetts Richmond Day’s Ferry Callie McKay Burleigh McKay Adams Court Bath Holly Inn Christmas Cove Callie Judy St. Clair Florence Jenkins Maynard Brown James C. Ledyard Dean Bonney Harold Wing Jean Brown Sandra Daley Gay Bonney Peggy Hanson Beverly Caton Sue Hagerthy Jane Leyard David Gove Herbert Morse Bruce Hawkins al Mebane

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64 of 100 US boys born in 1954 reach age 65

Statistics show 64 of 100 boy babies born in 1954 in the United States are projected to live to age 65. Greenland residents are testing tree growth in sheltered island locations.

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United States Greenland

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Cooked chicken liver and onion with shirred eggs

Serve Sunday night supper by sautéing chicken livers with thin onion strips in butter or margarine. Pair with shirred eggs for a simple, comforting meal.

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Bay Point Residents Gather for Weekend Visits

Bay Point saw many guests over the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. LeRoy Carter of Rockland visiting Mrs. Geneva Morang. Several others including the Keen family on Bay Point and guests at idle Hour, plus visits from Stinsons and Drakes. The Bay Point Village Corporation annual meeting warrant was posted for Aug. 31 at the Casino and state police made a Saturday evening visit.

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LeRoy Carter Rockland Geneva Morang Wilmer Bowen Lake Moxie Stanley Coffin North Edgecomb Bay Point Harold Drake Berniece Barter Deborah Drake Henry S. Keen Margaret Howard Brooksville John Stinson Conmicut Rhode Island Rideout Alton Stinson John and Alton, Jr Stinson Emery Rideout Walter Delano Richmond

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Summer fair in Dresden St John’s Parish July 29

Dresden St John’s Parish Auxiliary plans its annual Summer fair on the church lawn starting at 11 a.m. if postponed to July 30 by storms. The event features aprons, fancy work, cooked foods and a white elephant booth conducted by a long list of organizers.

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St. John's William Houdlette L. A. Bailey Lester Munsey June Bailey Dorr Woodward Frank Houdlette Earl Foss A. Henry Thurston Washington, D. C H. L C. E. Sheldon Damariscotta Clifton Cate First National Benjamin Wentworth Thurston Middlebridge Paul McClure Marilyn Lafayette R. I McClure Leonard Gahan Ladies’ Aid Pownalboro Hall West Dresden Norman E. Jackson Pittsfield Richard Whitlam M. E Dresden Mills South Dresden Richmond Bates College Andover- Newton Theological School Elmer Wade Schenectady N. Y John Carey Wade Leslie A. Bailey Fanny

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President's Cup Final Set for Bath Country Club

Frank Gallagher and Bob Cummings will duel in a 36 hole final for the 1954 President's Cup at Bath Country Club. Each finalist upset top contenders, with Cummings defeating Howard Mayo and Rodney Ross Jr. and Gallagher topping Dr. Francis Winchenbach and Tut Young to reach the final.

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Frank Gallagher Bob Cummings Country Club Golfdam Bath Country Club Cummings Howard Mayo Rodney Ross, Jr Gallagher Francis Winchenbach Tut Young

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Longshoremen Strike Stalls NYC Harbor Roquefort Run

During the harbor disruption a French vessel shipped 100 tons of roquefort cheese across the Atlantic five times.

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New York City Atlantic

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Experts say U S couples need 2.1 children to replace population

Fertility specialists state that the United States couples must average two point one births per family to maintain population levels, highlighting demographic implications and future growth concerns.

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U. S

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Cosmopolitan Garden Club Postpones Reid Park Visit

Inclement weather cancels the Cosmopolitan Garden Club picnic at Reid State Park. The group meets at the club rooms for lunch served by President Mrs. Albert Whitney and holds a business meeting. Plans include a silver tea on Aug 25 and flower drives to Togus Hospital on Aug 19 and 27, with funds for the Blue Star Memorial Highway Market discussed and donations welcomed. The next meeting is Aug 9 at Audubon Camp.

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Cosmopolitan Garden Club Reid State Park Albert Whitney Leland Mitchell Harry Smith Emerton Gross Veterans’ Hospital Togus Linwood Boardman William Dennison Blue Star Memorial Highway United States National Federation of Garden Clubs State Garden Clubs Maine Herbert Harris Audubon Camp Mildred G. Nichols

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Miss Barbara Fraser Guest of Honor at a Pre-Nuptial Shower

Miss Barbara Fraser of the Times company office was surprised with a pre nuptial shower at her parents home hosted by First Church of the Nazarene members. The event honored her upcoming marriage to Robert Wayne Hull U S N A F stationed at Brunswick Air Base, set for August 21.

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Barbara Fraser the Times Company William Fraser Oak Street First Church of the Nazarene Miss Fraser Robert Wayne Hull Brunswick Air Base Norman Kenney Getchell Street Lyal Calhoun Ruth Raynes Geraldine Pratt

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Bath Pony League Names All Stars

A 15 man All Star squad from the Bath Pony League will begin practice at 5 30 p m Tuesday at Mc Mann Field before the Maine Pony League playoffs. Players include Peter Cooper Gary West Armand Langlais Edward Avery Harold Ames Tommy York Gordon Allen Carl Stinson Charles Pierce Richard McIntosh Paul McCole Willard Sprague David Comeau and men Bishop. Robert McDougal cannot participate due to an arm injury. Coaches are Leno Charpentier Fleet Reserve and Whitney Craig BIWRA.

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Bath Pony League James Comeau McMann Field Peter Cooper Gary West Armand Langlais Edward Avery Harold Ames Tommy York Gordon Allen Carl Stinson Charles Pierce Richard McIntosh Paul McCole

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Dinosaurs Believed Ancestors of Birds by Scientists

Scientists hold that dinosaurs are the ancestors of birds based on fossil evidence and morphological links observed by researchers in paleontology.

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Senior Team Conducts Work At West Bath Grange Meeting

West Bath grange conferred degrees on six candidates Monday evening with the senior degree team completing the work in Edwin W. Haggott’s absence. G Cleve land Marriner of Enterprise Orange filled the office as master pro tem. The body included John Howe Persis Miller Herbert Simpson Alton Collins Maude Haile William Armstrong Courtney Stover Joseph W. Larrabee Lucy Armstrong Ceres Frances Waterman Pomona Helen McNelly Flora Mattie Collins Florence Farnham Bertha Palmer and a chorus. Harvesters and tableaux were staged under Alton Collins direction. Notables included Past State Deputy Marriner and others from allied offices. A social hour followed with 114 attending including guests from nearby granges. An invitation was read for a Guest Officers Night at the Aug meeting.

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West Bath Grange Edwin W. Haggett G. Cleveland Marriner Enterprise Orange John Howe Persis Miller Herbert Simpson Alton Collins Maude Haile William Armstrong Courtney Stover Joseph W. Larrabee Lucy Armstrong Ceres Frances Waterman Pomona Helen McNelly Flora Mattie Collins Florence Farnham Bertha Palmer Ceres Court Mary Farnham Estella Doughty Margaret de- Merchant Doris Doughty Thelma King Harvesters John The Bonnie Jean Belanger Harraseeker Topsham Dromore Dirigo Enterprise Granges Progressive Grange of Richmond Corner Home and Community Welfare Committee

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Past Lady's Club of Myrtle Lodge meeting notes brief

Past Lady's Club of Myrtle Lodge met Monday evening at Edith Miller's Center Street home with co-hostess Sadie Savage. President Lizzie B. Chaney attended for the first time in weeks. plans for the summer were discussed. An Aug. 23 gathering was invited by Anna Burnham at Crescer Street. Six members were ill or shut-in. cards were mailed. Guests were served fruit salad rolls cakes and tea in the dining room. Members present: Lizzie C. Chaney Louise Roger Eva Atwood Mat Gillespie Lucelia Blair Annie Oliver Edith Miller Sadie Savage.

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Myrtl Lodge Edith Miller Hom Center Street Sadi Savage Lizzie B. C Chaney Anna Burnham Crescer Street

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Two Morse Graduates Win University of Maine Scholarships

Two 1954 Moris High School graduates Carroll E. Denbow and Herbert B. Lilly of Bath received University of Maine freshman scholarships for fall admission. Funds come from the Helen B Heminway Memorial Fund and add to 58 prior awards. Selection was based on high academic standing activities financial need and school recommendations.

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Mor High School University of Maine Carroll E. Denbow Hebert B. Lilly Bath Helen B. Heminway

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Batting woes hover over team in slow start

Lincoln Home Auction and Wiscasset Community Events

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Democratic Committee Meeting Set for Thursday in Bath

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Life in the Hills of India With the Gilchrist Family

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Phippsburg Social Notes From Weekend Visitors

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Nequasset and Arrowsic Communities Share Summer News

North Bath Notes Show Neighbor Visits and Local Moves

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Because of Eve shown at Wiscasset Theatre

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West Bath Sewing Group Aids Togus and Red Cross

Miss Callie McKay Celebrated With Birthday Party

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64 of 100 US boys born in 1954 reach age 65

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Cooked chicken liver and onion with shirred eggs

Bay Point Residents Gather for Weekend Visits

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Summer fair in Dresden St John’s Parish July 29

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President's Cup Final Set for Bath Country Club

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Longshoremen Strike Stalls NYC Harbor Roquefort Run

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Experts say U S couples need 2.1 children to replace population

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Cosmopolitan Garden Club Postpones Reid Park Visit

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Miss Barbara Fraser Guest of Honor at a Pre-Nuptial Shower

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Bath Pony League Names All Stars

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