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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1951
Page
6
The Small Point Sunday School held a Saturday picnic at Bailey Beach with good attendance. Macy Whitehead organized games and refreshments were provided by the Sunday school.
The over a century old Phippsburg town farm house was loaded onto a trailer and moved seven miles to Bath on Tuesday morning. Melvin Henderson, owner of the Kennebec Greenhouse, plans to convert it into a modern dwelling preserving its original lines. John Jutras of Lewiston handled the move, following prior relocations of nearby cottages.
West Bath grange held a Spring program honoring the Goddess Pomona. Frances Clark sat Pomona on a woodland throne with apple blossoms, pruning knife, and basket of apples. Alice Smith led songs. James Royal and Dora Collins sang. Mercie MacFadden read Remember Maine. A penny match winner was Alice Burgess. Lucy Armstrong presented a tableau and essay. Carl P. Meister spoke. Participants included Mont, Collins, McGlinchy, Royal, Oliver, Carver, Small, Armstrong, MacDonald, Howe, Dauphin, and Davis. A United Nations flag was presented by the West Bath Farm Bureau at the Monday session.
The Wesley Methodist church Vacation Bible School opened with enrollment and staff doubled from last year. Rev. Dr. C. Clifford Sargent directs. teaching aides include Mrs. Arthur Ide and others. Session runs Monday to Friday from 9 to 3 with worship Bible study play and music segments for ages three to 15.
The Get-Together club of Nequasset held its annual banquet on June 15 at the Cheechako Inn in Damariscotta. Attendees included Mrs. Ella Robson, Mrs. Marion Ingalls, Mr and Mrs Paul Wag staff, Mr and Mrs Joseph Mason Stinson, Mr and Mrs William Stevens, Mr and Mrs William Fogg, Mr and Mrs Forest Baker, Mr and Mrs Edward J Blake and daughter Jean, Mrs Ada Cross and Ronny Ramsey. Mrs Carl Longfellow of Day's Ferry contributed a poem week on a major trip through the White Mountains.
The Parker Head community records a funeral for Ever Ett Harrington with attendees including Eugene Harrington and Mrs Leston Harrington. A public baked bean supper at Parker Head vestry on July 12 supports church repairs. Numerous local families, Phippsburg Boy Scouts, PTA officials, and residents attend events across Bath, Brunswick, West Bath, and Augusta, detailing visits, picnics, drives, and weekend guests.
Miss Myrtilla F Beals of Kissimmee Florida a Brunswick born educator receives a high civic honor as Osceola High auditorium is dedicated to her for 37 years of music teaching and choral and band work. She lost her right arm in 1919 yet directs choirs conducts concerts and teaches private pupils.
Arrowsic grammar school held graduation on June 6 at 8 p m with a program including processional, diplomas, and a look ahead segment. Speakers featured Gerald Arsenault Carl Delano Louis Olson Elaine McCrater David Durrell Sandra Doyle Stanley Durrell Gloria Lawrence Vernon Carlton and Supt Stanwood Gilman. Class colors blue gold and motto Ever Onward and Upward.
Popham Beach postmaster Marguerite J. McNulty and mail carrier Helen Gagnon attended the Maine Postmasters meeting and banquet in Portland. The report notes Roger Oliver clerked during McNulty’s absence and Rev. H Macy Whitehead may continue as Phippsburg pastor. A Tokyo wedding links Popham Beach residents.
The Dromore Farm Bureau met Wednesday at the grange hall for the June meeting with a decal painting topic. Dinner committee included Mrs. Stan ton C Dozois Mrs Earl Lowell and Mrs Annie Harrington with food leader Mrs Evelyn Beals.
Grangers from West Bath Bodwell and Dromore attended Sunday services at the Center church to honor Grange Day. The gathering reflected community ties and fraternal activities among local lodges.
The term dust means to lightly sprinkle flour over meat or fish before cooking. It creates a light coating that adds texture and helps browning without bulk.
Maine Lions clubs will form transportation committees to aid the Maine Three-Quarter Century club meeting set for August 22 at Colby College Waterville. The plan, approved at the Bangor convention, aims to boost elderly attendance by mobilizing clubs statewide through the Maine Publicity Bureau.
Bath residents Harry C. Stone and Harold Betts faced jail terms or fines after pleading guilty to assaults and non support charges. Stone received 30 days in Kennebec County jail on one warrant, the other placed on file with a $200 bail for appeal. Burleigh W. Loveitt, Harold E. Cornish, Coleman J. Lemont and six intoxication cases each paid fines and court costs.
Mr and Mrs Dwight Furbish observe wedding anniversary.Residents and visitors drop by Bay Point brunswick and surrounding areas including the Reeds Conleys Butterfields Maxwell and P Taylor clan.Visitors from Bath Auburn Somerville and Augusta join cottages and weekend calls while graduations and college reunions unfold for local families.
Bath City Council schedules a special Thursday meeting at City Hall to audit school equipment and repair. The committee on school matters will review the South Street School roof, reported in very bad condition, and may recommend necessary repairs. The session will also consider other business.
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