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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1949

Page

4

Graduation Exercises of Class of 1949 at Wiscasset Academy

The Wiscasset Academy class of 1949 held graduation at the Congregational church on June 8 with a flower decor. speakers included Maxine Dutton, Schuyler Fairfield, Mary Hatch, and Gordon Petrie. Awards went to Maxine Dutton, June Farmer, Sally Hersom, and others. diplomas were presented by Harvey Pease and Principal Roy.

Wiscasset Academy Congregational Madeline Reed Rense H. Colby Maxine Dutton Bery Nichols Academy Glee Club Schuyler L Fairfield June Farmer Glee Club Mary Hatch Theodore V. Sherman, Jr Gordon Donald Petrie Harvey R. Pease Board of Trustees L. Joseph Roy Wendell D. Flanders John R. MacFarlane Becker College D.A.R Sally Hersom Beryl] Nichols Schuyler Fairfield Donald Gordon Petrie C.F. Hall Crescent Beach Jefferson Birch Point Mount Jefferson Mothers’ Club Ethel Reed Boy Scout Lincoln County South Paris Huntoon Hill Grange Leland Foster Gail Foster Arlene Ames Eastern River Grange Charles Dunton Blaine Verney Christina Mayberry James Keefe Harriet Jackson John Merry Nellie Carlin Leonard Dunton Jeanette Keefe Ceres Doris Foye Pomona Flora Munsey Flora Rose Hammond Olive Dow Bertha Day Carlene Smith Bertha Reed Ena Page Bernard Merry Leroy Smith Carlene Barnes Southport Boothbay Eastern River Sheepscot Valley Garrison Hill North Auburn Oxford County Ministers’ Association Rensel H. Colby Anna Bull Waterford Strong North Waterford William Bennett Richmond Henry Larsen Hebron Andrew Young Harrison Douglas Harwood Lovell Emmett W. Rankin South Bridgton Carl Greece New Jerusalem Royal Arch

Hyde Windlass Defeats West Bath In Twilight Softball

Hyde Windlass beat West Bath 12 to 6 at Lambert Park in a Twilight Softball league game. A standout double play in the sixth inning saw a fly catch peg to first then relay to second to retire two runners. West Bath turned four double plays. Hyde had two errors to West Bath’s four. Batteries were York and Allenwood for Hyde Windlass, Page and Lemont for West Bath.

Hyde Windlass West Bath Lambert Park Hyde York and Allenwood C. Page P. Lemont

Two Families Note Confirmations and Wellesley MA Degree

Personal notes recall Janice Hanna and the Wordens children confirmed at home. At Wellesley College on Monday June 13, 25 graduates received Master of Arts degrees including Gertrude Dole who also holds a BA and earned an MA in Latin.

Janice Hanna Mark P. Hanna Washington Street Carol Gary Worden Frederick J. Worden Wellesley College Gertrude Dole Middle Street Dole Wellesley

West Bath Community Notes From Rock Hill Inn Picnic

West Bath residents enjoyed a picnic at Rock Hill Inn with the Lowell School PTA providing ice cream and tonic. The Chatterboats held a plastic demonstration by Herbert Anderson of Lisbon Falls. Local families and 4 H leaders shared visits, school events, and alumni gatherings with numerous Bath area connections reported.

Lowell Rock Hill Inn Lowell School Pta West Bath C. C. Sargent Littlefield Mill Bridge West Bath Pta Elaine Mitchell Herbert Anderson Lisbon Falls Gerry Barter Rosedale King's Point Marshall Boudreau Isadore Singer George Fields Gorham State Teachers College David Boudreau John Larrabee St. Mary's Church Bath Albert White Morse High School Ralph Baker Alice Ruth Joyce Stevens Dunbar W. Va Baker Alice Dow Lorenzo Dow Portland Leon Belanger, Jr

West Bath Grange Meeting Highlights And Plans

The West Bath grange met with Mrs. Thelma Sylvester presiding in Carl Meister’s absence. The program included community songs, a humorous reading, a vocal solo by Joan Boudreau, and a discussion on corn borers led by James Lemont and Walter Thayer. Ensemble numbers Sierra Sue and Forever and Ever were performed, with closing remarks by Mrs. Ethel McDonald. Announcements noted first and second degrees for young people, and a meeting at Merrymeeting grange Bowdoinham on Thursday for the Past Master’s Association and Lecturer’s Council. A 6 30 start was set.

Carl Meister West Bath Grange Thelma Sylvester Juanita Rockies Sylvester Joan Boudreau James Lemont Walter Thayer Alice Smith Parsis Miller Bertha Palmer Sierra Sue Ethel McDonald Merrymeeting Grange Bowdoinham

Miss Mary Clappison Finishes Summer Syracuse Course

Miss Mary Clappison daughter of Mr and Mrs James A Clappison of 128 North Street returned to Syracuse Sunday to attend a six weeks Summer course at Syracuse University She is on the Dean's List and will graduate from the University next June.

Mary Clappison James A.clappison North Street Syracuse Syracuse University Clappison

Eighth graders of Woolwich hold graduation and dance

Twenty four Woolwich eighth graders celebrated graduation at Tuessie Hall with a long program of invocations, essays, poems, songs and prophecies in the class of 1949. The ceremony featured James Beck as marshal and included diplomas presented by Superintendent Stanwood Gilman. A festive ball followed with pastel gowns, yellow carnation corsages and blue and yellow decor.

Woolwich Tuessie Hall Woolwich Grammar Nequasset Sagadahoc Ferry Union Bridge the Chopps Day's Ferry James Beck H. E. Danielson America Patricia Ann Crocker Natalie Edwards Carol Ann Hunnewell Maine Priscilla ‘Cromwell Robert Ramsay Robert Oliver Bruce Baker Fredric Lawson Robert Reynolds, Jr William Fogg James Groves James Baker Leah Hathorne Julia Bean Freda Hathorne Carol Hunnewell Mary Lebel Doris Lawrence Patricia Crocker Winifred Stafford Esther Leeman Verna Hunt Priscilla Cromwell Roberta Oliver Leslie William Fogg, Jr Esther Emma Leeman Galway Bay Robert Ramsey Robert Reynolds Mary Judith Lebel Robert William Ramsay James William Beck Law and Order Robert F. Reynolds, Jr James H. Groves Stanwood C. Gilman Jessie Spaulding Walter Snipe Lawrence McNeill Leah M Hathorne

Thousands of Chickens at Woolwich Poultry Plant

Hillcrest Poultry Co operates a Woolwich facility housing 18 000 to 20 000 day old chicks with a continuous flow to broilers. Norman Harris manages the Woolwich plant with one helper, overseeing feeding up to 6300 pounds daily and ongoing care for the flock bound for New England processing plants.

Hillcrest Poultry Co Woolwich Carlton Barn New England Norman Harris

Woolwich Churches and Graduation Run Through Busy Week

Woolwich First Congregational Nequasset holds 10:30 worship with Rev John F Anderson on Sunday. Junior Christian Endeavor hosts a Gypsy Home social at Priscilla and Louella Cromwell's Saturday 7. Daily Vacation Church School starts June 20 at 8:30 at the Methodist church for ages 4 and up. Montsweag Baptist at Woolwich Center offers 10:30 worship, 11:30 Sunday school, pastor H E Danielson. Woolwich Center Baptist evening service 7 features Children’s Night with songs, memory verses, choir music and pastor’s message. Bible school exhibits by children and 40 pupils enrolled. Tuessie Hall graduation sees 24 graduates with a dance. program includes essays, poems, songs, prophecies, and diplomas presented by Supt. Stanwood Gilman. Week also covers graduates’ picnic at Pemaquid Beach and thanks to supporters. Various local residents arrive or visit, including Mrs. Richard LeBlanc and son Carl, Mrs. Harry Thomas, Mr. and Mrs. Alton Harris, and others from Georgiaville, Auburn, Leeds, York Harbor, Machias, Dixfield, and Arrowsic.

Old Orchard Tiday Marjorie Niles Westport Violet Colby Ethel Reed Birch Point School Josephine Johnson Arlene Nadeau St. Philip's Church Pemaquid Beach Mary E. Southard George R. Atha Groton Conn Charlotte P. Southard F. Lennox Southard Freeman D. Southard Wiscasset Martina Willis Wiscasset Grammar School Narrows Back River Fort Edgecomb Lincoln Lodge of Masons Douglas C. Munsey Pearl Erskine Erwin Skillin Ronald Hodgdon Hollis Erskine East Hartford Mr. Erskine Alton Erskine Canada Frank B. Adams Frank Philip Bangor Wesley C. Day Raymond Sherman Sourdnahunk Harry L. Bradford Lewiston Bates College Col. Shattuck U.S.A Norton House Churchill Street Alfred E. Gorham George W. Boyton Lake Worth Fla Middle Street John R. MacFarlane Mr. Haggett Edgecomb Arnold B Sarah Clifford Haggett Depositors Trust Co Selective Service Board Starlodge Knights of Pythias Lincoln County Louella Evans Vera Lowell Quinnam Haggett Greenlawn Cemetery First Congregational Church Nequasset John F. Anderson Priscilla Louella Cromwell Methodist Church Montsweag H. E. Danielson Woolwich Center Baptist Church Tuessie Hall James Beck America Patricia Ann Crocker Natalie Edwards Carol Ann Hunnewell Maine Priscilla Cromwell Robert Ramsay Robert Oliver Bruce Baker Fredric Lawson Robert Reynolds, Jr William Fogg James Baker Lawrence McNeill Julia M Richard LeBlanc Carl Montreal LeBlanc Harry Thomas Wilbur Howe Alton Harris Donald Georgiaville R. I Sherwood Francis Avolyn Pamela Roy Francis Auburn Abbie Brown Leeds Charles E. Haley Carrie Houdlette Lemuel Preble Capt Raymond Ainsworth Arrowsic

Dance Festival at Morse High Receives Local Praise

A Tuesday evening festival at Morse High School showcased pupil dances ranging from tiny tots to seasoned performers led by pianists Esther Andrews and Lillian Jordan. The program featured nature studies, rockbound revels, and a finale of rhythmic tap numbers with a large cast including Madelyn Oliver, Joan Osborne, Fay Pye, and Sandra Sprankle.

Charlotte's Morse High School Esther Andrews Lillian Jordan Gershwin Andrews Sandra Sprankle Joan Osborne Clair Martin Chloe Deraps Janice Fournier Elaine McCrater Joan Robinson Linda Bailey Sherry Downing Joan Brewer Susan Robinson Louise Cooper Josephine Munsey Donna Swain Sandra Hathorne Pamela Litchfield Gloria Wallace Evening Star Verna Lee Watts Fay Pye Carol Thayer Patty O'Donnell Dorothy Thompson Judith Watts Elizabeth Bull Clara Ettis Merline Osborne Beverly Wayne Hatch Richard Delano Joyce Elaine Turcotte Claire Martin Sandra Trask Tinette Lakin Madelyn Oliver Pauline Colby Evelyn Bold Firefly Paula Lassard Florence Fullerton Patsy Bailey Dawn White Irenie Smart Sandra Sprane Rockbound Phyllis and Frances Warner Joanne Smart Christine Miller Sea Gulls Carla Chase Heather McClure Dolphin Elaine McCrater the Sirens Lord Eraine Allen Beverly Coombs Katy Boy Sandra’ Sprankle Frances Phyllis Warner Lorraine Allen Prudy Bell Tap Chase Christine Milter Verna Leontine McAffee Marilyn Longley Hazel Warner Clara Ellis Carla Lee Watts

Moosehead Lake fishing trip and vacation notes

In the report, parties including Washington, D. C., are on a fishing trip to Moosehead Lake and Capt. Ainsworth is on a month long vacation at his Summer home in Arrowsic. Mrs. Florence Chamberlain and daughter Phyllis of Ellsworth visit Mr. and Mrs. Donald Leavitt.

Washington, D. C Moosehead Lake Ainsworth Arrowsic Florence Chamberlain Phyllis Ellsworth Donald Leavitt

Community Song Program Roles and Awards Noted

Frances Warner Joanne Smart and Sandra Sprankl contributed to a song with words by Claire Martin. Charlotte Cahill led as director, with Joan Os as assistant teacher and pianists Lillian Jordan and Esther Andrews. Drums were Joe Aver. lights Eliot Bold and Cecil Fullerton. Ushers included Billy Fogg Bruce Baker Bobby Reynolds and others. Prizes awarded to top ticket sellers Janice Fournier Elaine McCrater and perfect attendance Beverly Coombs Hazel Warner Richard Delano.

Frances Warner Joanne Smart Sandra Sprankl Claire Martin Charlotte E. Cahill Joan Osborne Lillian Jordan Esther Andrews Joe Aver Eliot Bold Cecil Fullerton Billy Fogg Bruce Baker Bobby Reynolds Bobby Ramsay Donald Watt Jimmie Beck Susan Watt Jean Briggs Janet Wright Hazel Warner Beverly Coombs Lorraine Allen Arilyn Longley Frances Phyllis Warner Evelyn Bold Florence Fullerton Chloe Deraps Charlotte Janice Fournier Elaine McCrater Richard Delano

Iron Works employes form a committee meeting held

Representatives of the Independent Brotherhood of Shipyard Workers, the Independent Office and Clerical Workers, and the Independent Guards associations met at Bath Iron Works to form an employee committee. They aim to coordinate actions against proposed transfer of two destroyer contracts from Bath to Boston Navy Yard by Massachusetts lawmakers. Members include Coombs as chair, Stover as vice chair, Boudreau as secretary, with Fitzpatrick present as advisor.

Independent Brotherhood of Shipyard Workers Association Independent Office and Clerical Workers Association Independent Guards Association Bath Iron Works Corp Massachusetts United States Navy Bath Iron Works Boston Navy Yard Independent Brotherhood

Local residents plan weekend moves and visits

Arlene Davis of Providence R I is on a brief leave visiting her mother Mrs L J Preney in Bath last weekend. Mr and Mrs Laforest Coombs with son Donald daughter Beverly and guest John Sanders will close their home at 22 Cherry Street on Friday and move their camp on New Meadows River.

Edward Burnham Bath Fred Larrabee Herbert Murphy Pemaquid Carl Robinson Leon David King Herold Davis Elijah Hallowell Arrowsic Roland Carlton John Perkins Marshall Boudreau Morse High School Bath Country Club Clifford Smith Brunswick Francis Deehan Joseph Larrabee Edwin Haggett Roscoe Wyman Hattie Moore Clinton Mass Kenneth Noyes Washington, D. C Ralph Morrell Gardiner Irving Burnham Leon Belanger Bonnie Portland T. G. Nelson Beachmont George Cameron, Jr Sabine Frank Donnell Byrant Business College Providence R. I Earle Donnell Susan Darrah Alice Rideout Flora Thayer Edith Burnham Arlene Davis Popham Beach L. J. Preney

Dresden News Briefs Highlight Recitals and Visits

Bridge academy senior class enjoyed a boat trip hosted by Carleton Mc Cobb. Junior high graduation exercises are set for June 17 at 10 o'clock. Mary Cunningham will present her dance recital at the Masonic building on June 23. Ralph Crowley has returned from Providence Rhode Island. Various local visits include Miss Jennie Rea RN Boston and Mrs Cora Gahan returning from South Portland.

Carleton McCobb Bridge Academy Ralph Crowley Providence R. I Mary Cunningham Bath Masonic Building James Cameron Oliver Gethell J. H. Mayers Jennie Rea R.N Boston Rea Cora Gahan Lawrence South Portland June Bailey Dresden Mills Walter Rittall

Nazarene Church Holds Annual Meeting in Vestry

The First Church of the Nazarene conducted its annual business meeting Monday evening with Rev. Curtis Stanley presiding. Reports covered pastors trustees stewards school superintendent and various societies. New officers named include trustees Irving Harrington Nellie Brown John Larrabee Alfred Back and others with delegates chosen for the District Assembly in North Reading, Mass., June 22 to 24.

Church of the Nazarene Curtis Stanley Alfred Back John Larrabee Rev Stanley Charles Kenney Ralph Richardson Young People’s Society Malcolm Moore Women’s Foreign Missionary Society Mary Stanley Church School Board Edna Johnson Irving Harrington Nellie Brown Annie Towle Nina Harrington Stuart H. Bailey Doris Manser Ruth Brown Marjorie Bailey Doris Lenfest Iva Kenney Lois Ames Harriet Fraser North Reading Mass

Local Residents Move To Florida And Woolwich

Mrs. Leo Venus, after weeks in the city, departed Sunday for Tarpon Springs Florida. Mr. and Mrs. George E. Clough and family of 1485 Washington Street have recently moved to Woolwich.

Leo Venus Tarpon Springs Fla George E. Clough Washington Street Woolwich

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Mademoiselle Front Street F. W. Carleton Doris Lillian Lawrence Lawrence Elton McNeill Geraldine Pearson Elwell Morse High Iron Works Paras Dresden Nazarene Church Franklin County Rangeley Lakes United States Brewers Foundation Peele UCT Mbo Ats
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