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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1952

Page

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Students Named to the National Honor Society at Morse High

At Morse High School final assembly on Thursday morning 10 30 fifteen seniors and six juniors were inducted into the National Honor Society in a ceremony organized by Miss Fannie Mentions. Veterans Roel Hagan June Labbie Marks and Sally True led the candlelighting and pledge. New members included Thomas Ing Peter Hutchinson Jean Unt Chandler Ro Jerdyn Harris Hepizbah Victor Hilda Bowers Patricia Smith Lloyd Coombs Sue Storrr Joan Mallett Barbara McBrine from senior class and Graeme Hanson Doris lle Audrey Durant Elford Jover Eugene Hersom Richard Greene from junior class. Special presentation The Activist's Handbook honored Warren R Kenney. Baseball letters awarded to seniors John Oliver Harry Moses William Haggett and others. rifle letters awarded to Arthur Kell Captain and team members. Rifle letters require NRA certification and top five finish. Oslo Norway noted as a historical contrast in fires.

Morseigh School Fannie Ments Roel Joan Hagan June Labbie Marks Sally True Newy National War Society Thomas Ing Peter Hutchinson Jean Unt Chandler Ro Jerdynarris Hepizbah Hyde Windlass Co Ihn Oliver Harry Moses Illiam Haggett Warrm Munsey Elford Stover Rich Greene James Beck Uis Kingsbury John Ofton Carl Black Paul Mcourt Robert Carmichael John Ian Joseph Marchetti Phomores Richard Sherood

Bath Observance of Memorial Day Impresses Bath Crowd

Ideal weather drew thousands to Bath for Memorial Day ceremonies. Lt. Comdr. Robert J. Knox urged active peace work and warned against communism as a belief rather than force. Parade marshal Maurice J. Warner led a large procession with local veterans groups and police units in attendance.

Bath Center Street Robert J. Knox U.S.N Maurice J. Warner Clarence A. Warner T. W. Hyde Camp Sons of Union Veterans Elmer Moore Dyer-Flaherty Post VFW Gardiner D. Rogers Smith-Tobey Post A. L Floyd Preble Adm

State of Maine Night features Pomona Grange gathering

Pomona Grange led a State of Maine Night in Brunswick with Sagadahoc Pomona and Dirigo granges joining for a supper at six. A pageant followed, with early Maine settlers and Indigenous groups portrayed. Hon. Neil S. Bishop spoke on Maine's resources while music, poetry, and a State of Maine song enriched the event.

State OF Maine Pomona Grange Sagadahoe Pomona Grange Dirigo Grange Brunswick Edric Wheeler Merriconeag Grange North Harpswell Maine Old Town Omer Mercier Dirigo Pomona Cleora Tarbox Topsham Grange Pine Tree State Blanche Atwood Lawrence Marriner Leela Davis Atwood Moses Owen Bath Lucy Armstrong West Bath Grange State House Augusta Elnora Blanchard Neil S. Bishop Stockton Springs James Littlejohn Scarborough Oak Hill Grange D. Wallace MacDonald John Sylvester John Howe William Armstrong James Royal Alton Collins Forrest Barter Edmund Arsenault Doris Doughty Alice Johnson Marion Farnsworth Charles Soule Irene Rice Bertha Palmer Edna Higgins Lizzie Haggett James B. Lemont Joseph Wilson Bessie Snow Mercie

Senator Brewster Discusses Europe at Rotary Luncheon

Senator Owen Brewster spoke at the Rotary Club noon gathering, recounting his Europe and Far East visit with Mrs. Brewster. He met General Ridgway and other officials near the Russian border, noted prevailing views on communism, and voiced belief in the Taft Hartley Act. He flew to Boston to join Bill Mennealy for the Rotary short business session.

Owen Brewster Rotary Club Brewster Europe Far East General Ridgway Russia Philippines Japan Hawaiian Boston Bill Mennealy Rotary Carl Ke

Rainbow installation at Bath Assembly on Wednesday night

At the Masonic Temple Miss Jean C. McKay was installed as worthy advisor of Bath Assembly, Rainbow for Girls. The ceremony included past officers, a color arc salute, a star spangled finish, and presentations to parents and grand officers.

Masonic Temple Jean C. McKay Burleigh McWay Adams Court Bath Assembly Order of Rainbow Eastern Star de- Molay Joan Brooks Eleanor Marks Freida Legard Sylvia Bowers Genesta Chapter Marshal Sandra Daley Dorothy Davis Genesta Evelyn Morse Bowers Cat Carol Quimby Worth Betty Newell Charity Anita Deering Hope Jane Ledyard Faith Rena Legard Callie McKay Roberta Morse Love Florence Fullerton Nature Immortality Natalie Hathorne Fidelity Marion Smith Martha Wood Service Patricia Atwood Confidential Observer Patricia M. Robinson Outer Observer Jean Bowers Bernice Green Lardina Caverly Janice Gilmore Patricia A. Robinson Judith Mank Dianne Longley Beverly Knight Priscilla Marble Elizabeth Marble Christel Cornish Janice Perham Jean Brown Patricia Morse Sondra Torrey Hazel Warner Bethel Estes Frances Warner Phyllis Warner Ruth Bowen Sylvia Googin Elizabeth Bull Bonnie Belanger Nancy Eseley Margaret Hanscom Barbara Taber Dianne Bailey Jean McKay Eléanor Marks Grand Assembly of Maine Grand Assembly Jerolyn Harris New Mexico North Carolna Com

Morse High Girls Athletic Association Annual Banquet

The Morse High School Girls Athletic Association held its annual banquet at South End P.T.A. hall with 95 attendees. Awards and letters were presented by Barbara Benson. Sue Stover welcomed guests and Raymond Farnham gave the invocation. Members earned 50, 100, and 150 point acknowledgments, State and school letters, and special awards for athletics and sportsmanship.

Girls Athletic Association of Morse High School South End P.T.A. Hall South End P. T. A Barbara Benson Sue Stover Raymond W. Farnham Joan Mallett Sally Caton Priscilla Jewett Louise King Liz Prentiss Adele Hunt Lis Donnell Betty Newell Betty Bowker Carol Foss Beverly Niles Frances Norton Beverly Lewis Sue Norton Thelma Quinn Joyce Mitchell Hazel Warner Carol Loesehner Roberta Morse Laura Everett Patsy Foss Martha Holmes Janet Breton Joan Batchelder Florence Fullerton Callie McKay Sandra Daley Kay Libby Sue Hagerthy Jackie Stales Janey Whitehurst Anne Day Judy Holbrook Beverly Ring Bette Fernald Given Grover Carole Hunnewell Maggie McCabe Cleora Perkins Anita Gamble Debbie Caton Connie Kerwin Ellen James Jane Ledyard Vivian McDougal Patti Hayes Joan Safford Pat Smith Sally True Joyce Stover Sallie Freeman Aurtley Durant Lucille LeBrun Jean Hunt Carol Quimby Audrey Durant Kateri Costain Aurdey Durant Joan Giacobbe Edna King Carol Loeschner Priscilla Lewis Shirley Robinson Mary Wallace Connie Davis Marion Holmes Margaret Cahill Joan St. Pierre Vivian Clark Judy Crocker Eleanor Cummings Sally Carcon Rocket Rollers Natalie Edwards Robert Oliver Verna Hunt Gutterball Heppy Reed Nancy Brown Colonial Club Eagles Harold E. Brown Kathryn Alexander Mary Donnell Marietta Garey National Rifle Association Dorothy Blake Deborah Caton Ebin Leader Corps

Three Generation Group Honors Miss Fisher at Three Decades Party

More than 180 friends and former pupils gathered at the South End P T A hall to honor Miss Lillian F Fisher who completes 50 years of teaching at Mitchell School. Family observers included Mrs Harold Dowling and Mrs Edwin Oliver with daughter Ellen, herself a Mitchell pupil now in fourth year. The event featured gifts a $50 bill collection a floor lamp and a nearly filled guest book plus punch and cake served by local volunteers.

Lillian F. Fisher Mitchell Schol South End P. T.A. Hall Miss Fisher Orris Ames Vance Wakefield Charles Marble Laforest Coombs Harold Dowl Carr Deering Alvah A. Morse Arthur Berry Guy Allenwood Susan W. House Frederick Fatt Natalie Fowles Germaine Bonney Catherine Mitchell Carroll A. Deering Harold Dowling Edwin Oliver

Brewster Highlights Seapower Shift to United States

Senator Brewster told a Sagadahoc County Young Republicans crowd at City Hall that seapower has moved from Britain to the United States, stressing Maine’s role in destroyer and submarine building and the Navy’s continued global supremacy. He warned that other regions’ pay attention to sea power and air power as essential for national defense, and urged the group to educate peers in other states on Pax American implications. He also linked steel industry unrest to defense needs, noting war efforts and Korea.

Bath Britain United States Owen Brewster City Hall Sagadahoc County Young Republicans Club Maine Merchant Marine America J. A. Bimpson Korea

Bath's New City Manager Assumes Duties

Nathan C. White, Bath's new city manager, formerly of Windsor Connecticut, began duties Monday. A 30 year old U S Army Air Force veteran with degrees from the University of Connecticut and Wharton Penn, he fills the vacancy created by Ralph Mittendorf's March 1 resignation.

Nathan C. White Bath Windsor, Conn City Hall Portland R. Clinton McFadden White Ralph F. Mittendorf Mittendorf Harry E. Ring, Jr U. S. Army Air Force University of Connecticut Institute of Local and State Government Wharton Graduate Division University of Pennsylvania Windsor Vicus T Upper Mooreland Pa Public Works Philadelphia

Sewall Chapter Meeting Honors Flag Day Observances

The Sewall Chapter hosted a gathering with Mrs Becca Minott as host, featuring a noon luncheon and decorated rooms. New chaplain Mrs Bertha Davis was installed by Past Regent Miss Jane Lemont, with prayers, pledges, and songs led by Mildred Albee, as Flag Day and Memorial Day tributes proceeded.

Becca Minott Small Ada M. Haggett Vida Morse Rebecca Minott Jane Stevens Lucille Steussy Bertha Davis Jane Lemont Pra Yency Armstrong Mildred Albee Lena King Armstrong Maine Moses Owen Nellie Lord Margaret Baker

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Morse Morse High 1 Jero Harris Ace Assembly Orse High School Oslo Norway George M. Carlton, JR Senator Brewster Rotarians Rainbow Masons Girls’ Athletic Association BATHS Sewall Rebecca Minot Phippsburg
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