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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1951

Page

2

Wiscasset High and Academy events fill spring week

Sunday baccalaureate at the national church opens a busy week with Wiscasset Academy Association meeting at Masonic hall Monday, graduation exercises Tuesday, graduation ball Wednesday, and a school trip to Old Orchard Thursday. Various local notices follow including church services and residents’ movements.

Casset High School Tional Wiscasset Academy Association Masonic Hall Congregational Church Wiscasset Theatre Old Orchard Congregational High School Reed's Park Trustees of Lincoln Home the Mothers’ Club Red Brick Sunken Garden St. Philip's Church Eugene McGrath Charles S. Sewall Donald MacMillan Bowdoin Maine Wiscasset High Cenee North New Portland American Legion Auxiliary Wiscasset Academy Alumni Association

Death obituary for Charles E. Quinnam at Willow Home Pittston

Charles E. Quinnam aged 78 died at Willow Home Pittston Friday night after a several week illness. He was born in Wiscasset son of the late Mr and Mrs Benjamin Quinnam and lived in Wiscasset until four years ago when he moved to the Home. A nephew Hilton Albee of Edgecomb survives. Funeral services were held Monday at Cowley Funeral Parlors and interment followed in Greenlawn cemetery.

Charles E. Quinnam Willow Home Pittston Wiscasset Benjamin Quinnam Ben Hilton Albee Edgecomb Cowley Greenlawn Donald MacAllister USN Portland Courtney Stover McAllister Virginia Waters Ethel Burns Gladge Deehan Charlotte Cooke Agnes Wood Washington Windsor Raymond Holbrook Freeport Thankful Harris Martinville Walter Larrabee Topsham Sen Joseph Larrabee Merton Wright Woolwich Fred Larrabee Iola Littlefield David Earle Donnell Jim Newell Boston Brigham’s Cove Edward Clough Lindel Chadbourne Bath Amos Bodge Fairfield Percy Holbrook Francena Williams Stanley Williams Irving Burnham Robert Burnham Brunswick

Bath receives first airplane spraying over city

The Brunswick Flying Service distributed 428 gallons of insect control mix over Bath to combat elm leaf beetles and other pests, with 30 gallons over Winneganee and 17 gallons at Whiskeag Creek for mosquitos. The operation started after fog delays, with Len dall Roberts piloting and Joseph Roseberry supervising from a second plane. The spray is described as safe for people, animals, and plants and leaves no stain as it evaporates.

Bath Brunswick Flying Service Winneganee Whiskeag Creek Joseph Roseberry Roseberry Lendall Roberts Brunswick

City Beautification Program Expanded This Summer

A city beautification program, begun last year with flower beds, resumes this year with new plantings. Re planted beds along Leeman highway, additions at Soldier's monument and Firemen's monument, two park beds, and a bed at Lincoln and North streets. Light post baskets to be filled with geraniums by Bath Garden club. The city aims for a vibrant summer display for residents and visitors.

Leeman Highway Soldier's Monument Center Street Oak Grove Lincoln North Streets Bath Garden Club Bath

Woolwich Community Notes Include Club Sees Name Change

Woolwich report notes the Get-Together club’s name change from Nequasset Ladies Auxiliary and a strong meeting at Marion Ingalls, Sagadahoc Ferry graduation plans for eighth graders, and a Will Good Will club bake bean supper planned for June 23. It also covers a series of local events, weddings, and memorial service preparations at Center Baptist church.

Nequasset Marion Ingalls Barley Neck Road Nequasset Ladies Auxiliary Sagadahoc Ferry School Nequasset Congregational Church Louise Reynolds Good Will Club Nelson Rice Sagadahoc Ferry Shirley Hemingway

Day's Ferry Community Club Sees June Meeting Progress

The Day's Ferry Community Club held a June Saturday meeting with 18 members in attendance. President Herbert Munsey presided as committee reports were approved, and officials noted good progress on the new clubhouse, long used to house local schoolchildren.

Old Red Brick club renovates as Albert Temple leads

The Old Red Brick is undergoing thorough renovations directed by chairman Albert Temple. The club plans its annual July picnic at Pine Croft hosted by Capt. and Mrs. Frank Walker. Two new members, Herbert Cornish and Carroll Morse, were welcomed during the meeting.

Albert Temple Frank Walker Pine Croft Herbert Cornish Carroll Morse Frank J. Walker Eben Dana Marthew Doak, Jr Fred Brown Howard Whittam Lois Day Mabel Jack Blanche Littlefield Ralph Bowers

Springfield Freshman Track Team foes four foes undefeated

Springfield College freshman track under Coach Dick Miller ran four dual meets, winning all. Richard H. Gross of 99 Denny Road was on the squad as the Maroon and White led the team that also competed in the New England championships, defeating RPI, Amherst, Rhode Island and Connecticut.

Richard H. Gross Denny Road Springfield College Dick Miller New England Springfield RPI Amherst Rhode Island Connecticut

Arrowsic Mothers Club Meets at Schoolhouse for Final Readiness

Arrowsic Mothers Club held its regular meeting at the schoolhouse with president Celia Carlton presiding. Reports from committees were approved as the group plans to assist at the forthcoming graduation exercises and prepares for the September meeting.

Mothers Club of Arrowsie Celia Carlton Mothers Club Eleanor Mahan Arrowsic Lincoln Phippsburg Leo Radzwill Natick Mass Radzwill Ralph Steen Hawley-Drummond Bath Karl Rosenwald Cambridge Boston Rosenwald Norma Drummond Charlotte Pressey Northeast Harbor Hawley Boston Ranch Kingsbury Evelyn Osgood David Danforth Lawrence R. Vail Saugus Lynn Stonington

West Bath Grange Benefit Ends With Concert and News

A well attended West Bath grange hall program for the local 4 H club featured Loretta Barter Bethel Estes Judith Lesier and many other performers. Community reports note church services resumed at West Bath Methodist church and a clambake hosted by Bakerlite Corp families. Numerous local residents are listed as visiting guests or travelers with brief notes on their travels and health.

West Bath Grange Hall Loretta Barter Bethel Estes Judith Lesier Waneta_ Estes Joyce Margaret Wetherington Everett Edgar McNelly Janice Fournier Patricia White Doris Dauphin Clarence Pecci, Jr Ann Amirault Dorothy Thompson Alice Rideout Bath West Bath Albert White

Nequasset Farm Bureau Sees Picnic Plans and Tour

Nequasset Farm Bureau met at Good Will hall Woolwich Friday with 14 members and two visitors. Vice chairwoman Hilda Wetherington led in Ruth Cromwell's absence. Beryl Hill discussed Facts Behind the Fashion. They approved a supper report and planned the June 18 picnic at Georgie Walker’s cottage Capital Island. rain date first pleasant day. A July tour to Bates Manufacturing Co. in Lewiston was discussed. The next regular meeting is Sept 18.

Nequasset Farm Bureau Good Willhall Woolwich Hilda Wetherington Ruth Cromwell Beryl Barton Hill Maud Wright Gertrude Marston Ruth Dubar Farm Bureau Good Will Club Georgie Walker Capital Island Bates Manufacturing Co Lewiston Good Will Hall

Dave Brain Youngest White Sox Player in 1901 AL Opening

Dave Brain stood as the youngest member of the Chicago White Sox when the American League opened its first game fifty years ago.

Dave Brain Chicago White Sox

West Bath Grange Memorial Observance Held

West Bath Grange met for annual Memorial observance with Master Paul Lemont presiding. Over 60 members attended as the chaplain John Howe led services and the altar was lit by candles. The program honored deceased members with readings, music, tableau, and a United Nations flag presentation.

West Bath Grange Paul Lemont Dora Collins John Howe Frances Clark Flora Angie Renshaw Stella Doughty Pomona Goss Grange Ethel Macs Donald Bernice McGlinchy Collins

West Bath Farm Bureau Meeting Recaps Fashion Lesson

West Bath Farm Bureau met at the grange hall with 18 present. Mrs. Beryl Barton Hill led the session on "Facts Behind the Fashions" as dinner prepared by several members was served. A short business meeting followed led by chairwoman Mrs. Pauline Belanger. The next session on June 20 will cover Swedish weaving and Italian hemstitching taught by Mrs. Olive White. box lunches are encouraged.

West Bath Olive White Bernice McGlinchy Hazel Wharff Alice Smith Ida Rose Persis Miller Beatrice Leavitt Holly Marie Hamblett Gladys Deehan Lizzie Haggett Alice Rideout Josephine Pinkham

West Bath Church Opens Season with Sunday Service

West Bath church held its first service of the season on Sunday afternoon at 2 30 conducted by Rev. Dr. C Clifford Sargent. Mrs L D Small presided at the organ with special music by Mrs Smith and Mrs Miller. A large West Bath grange attendance observed Grange Go To Church Sunday. Regular services continue each Sunday at 2 30 with the public invited.

the Center Baptist Church Sarah Bousfield William Robson Horace Wade Dora Kirkpatrick Earl Dow Lida Hathorne Gladys Hathorne Doris Haley Merle Jameson Boy Scouts John Anderson C. E. Bousfield Horace Ward God Richard McElman Ruth Soule Marjorie DeWck Eleanor Jameson Nsaphine Soule West Bath C. Clifford Sargent L. D. Small Smith Miller

Avocado Grapefruit Salad with French Dressing

A fresh company salad combines sliced avocado with grapefruit segments and French dressing. The arrangement offers bright citrus notes and creamy texture, suitable as a light side or luncheon option.

Central Basins of Ecuador Enjoy Springlike Climate Yearround

The article notes that the central basins region of Ecuador maintains a springlike climate throughout the year. It highlights mild temperatures and steady weather patterns favorable to agriculture and daily life in the area.

Ecuador

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