Phippsburg News Notebook Highlights Local Grange and P T A
Strong turnout at Center church Sunday service with Rev H Macy Whitehead as speaker. Upcoming talks include Mrs Glenn McIntire of Brunswick and Mrs John G Morse Jr at Small Point church. Community events cover Vacation School, junior swimming classes, and a July 4 family picnic at Wyman's Beach Small Point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grange
Center Church
H. Macy Whitehead
Victoria
Norma Blaisdell
Maurice Blair
Irma Gilman
Ellen Blair
Marilla Totman
Glenn McIntire
Brunswick
John G. Morse
Brooks
Congregational Conference
Akita Mowano
Sebasco Lodge
Bodwell Grange
Truman F. Roberts
The
Eleanor Blaisdell
Harry Blaisdell
Margaret Gilman
Riverside Hall
Center
Small Point
Sebasco
Dromore Extension Service
Harold Seavey
Freeport
Auburn
Hilda Haskell
Twin Counties
Miss Haskell
Clarence Skhofield
Albert Sray
George Beals
Frank Cutting
Althea Ward
Phippsburg P. T. A
Wyman’s Beach
Chrisian
Sumner
Stanwood Gilman
Ernest Oliver
John Rogers
Bud Cory
Macy Whitehead
Christian Servce
Cory Arived
Eek
Fred Howard
Ortland
Adele Hunt
Lodge
Pauline Wyman
Minnie Malcolm
Portand
Center Pond
Clifford Pye
Ark Harrington
Portland
Jean Hunt
Sargent
Peteborough
N. H
Arthur Perry
William Blaisdell
Sidneyitzgerald
William Laisdell
Have You Problems Ad Offer for Reader Inquiries
An old classified style prompt invites readers to send five questions for 1.00 with a stamped return envelope to EV Ruth Mathias in Everett Massachusetts for a full page reading. It imitates a personal advisory ad and includes a postal request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Mathias
Broadway
Everett
Mass
Murphy speaks at Bath Rotary on Shopping Centers
G Thomas Murphy former Bath Rotary member was guest speaker at the club luncheon addressing Shopping Centers. He highlighted gains in U S markets especially in food stores with supermarkets and small shops. President Varnum read a Taylor summary and outlined last year’s club activities as Ira Nadine prepares to take office July 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Thomas Murphy
Bath
Varnum
Ira Nadine
Michael Fischer
Connecticut
Joseph Green
Pearl River
N. Y
Steve Reice
Miami, Fla
Schoolboy Patrol Picnic On Thursday
Bath Police Department sponsors the annual schoolboy patrol picnic to be held at Thomas's Point East Brunswick. About 1k participants from the patrol program will meet in front of city hall with buses departing at 8 30. The day includes games contests with cash prizes swimming and a picnic lunch of hot dogs chips watermelon milk soda and ice cream. If rain occurs the event will be postponed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath Police Department
Thomas’s Point
East Brunswick
Judith Davis Celebrates 10th Birthday at Doubling Point
Judith Lee Davis daughter of Mr and Mrs Lester Davis marked her 10th birthday with a party at their Doubling Point Range Light home. Guests included Gladys Gowen Andrew Gowen Melanie Darrrell Gordon Lawrence Sharon Shirley Day Leeman Stafford Ronald Rittall Peter Phinney Robert Phinney Leslie Ainsworth and Bion Ainsworth. Helpers Lillian Gowen Marion Rittall and Carol Ainsworth assisted with refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judith Lee Davis
Lester Davis
Doubling Point Range Light
Gladys
Andrew Gowen
Melanie
Darrell
Gordon
Lawrence
Sharon
Shirley
Lawrence Day
Leeman Stafford
Ronald Rittall
Peter
Robert Phinney
Leslie
Bion Ainsworth
Enos Cordette
Sandra Davis
Trapped But Forgotten Beavers Trap Veteran in Ironwood
Ironwood resident John Kangas, 86, has trapped beavers since 1903 in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. He worries about trapping next year after a tough season of six beavers. He still hunts deer, beginning in 1899 when the fee was a dollar and five deer were allowed. Last season he took a buck and last October a 400 pound bear was shot in his orchard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ironwood
Mich
John Kangas
Michigan
Upper Peninsula
John
John Stilll
Bell Founder of the Telephone Also Noted Deaf Education Teacher
Alexander Graham Bell, inventor of the telephone, was a noted teacher of the deaf. His work bridged communication technology and Deaf education, highlighting his dual roles in science and pedagogy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander Graham Bell
Aluminum Amounts in Modern Automobiles
From 15 to 20 percent of a modern automobile's weight is aluminum, reflecting its role in reducing mass and improving efficiency. The metal's use spans structural components and body panels, aiding fuel economy and performance while influencing manufacturing costs and recycling.
Parker Head community notices and summer events
Thayer home hosts school picnic with swimming and boating. Parker Head P T A sets July 12 sale at the schoolhouse. Phippsburg P T A offers swimming classes and junior lifesaving badges at Sebasco Lodge pool. Picnics, square dancing, and Vacation Bible School announced. Numerous residents attend various social visits, outings, and family gatherings at Parker Head, Bath, Popham Beach, and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laureate
Thayer
J. A. Darling
Charles Pantalakos
Bernard Wyman
William Cushing
Earl Hamel
J. F. Mezenski
Earl Lowell
Leslie Darling
Charles Blaisdell
Walter Cushing
Lester Beals
Roger Lewis
W. H. Wyman
Parker Head P. T. A
Phippsburg P. T. A
Sebas
Parker Head
H. M. Whitehead
Francis Croy
Windham
Leston Harrington
Clarence Sheffield
Dromore
Eugene Ross
Small Point
Popham Beach
Jane Thayer
Mary Cunningham
Bath Opera House
Thomas Sheffield
Jackman
Perkins Island
Dawn Susan Bowles
Bath
H. D. Mank
Francis Norwood
Perley Berry
Wayne
Alisha Curran
Edna Curran
Albert
Alegra Bunson
Saco
W. A. Lowell
E. F. Lowell
Charles Blaisdeh
Elwood Hathorne
Popham
Florence Rollins
Eliza Bradshaw
Winnegance
Leonice Williams
Woolwich
Albert Gray
Chester Sanborne
Gary
Brooksville
Sanborne
Paul Hodgkins
William Hodgkins
William
YMCA Day Camp Opens Monday for 1955 Season
The YMCA Day Camp begins Monday marking its ninth straight year with the largest enrollment since its start. About 183 boys signed up, likely nearing 200, focusing on swimming with 80 percent non-swimmers receiving instruction. Activities include crafts, nature study, first aid, and games like softball and water polo. Awards include three crafts trophies and six medals, with counselors guiding the seven week program at the Y on Summer street. contact the camp director for openings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y.M.C.A
Coyare
Dromore Grange Hosts Past Officers Night in Phippsburg
Dromore Grange in Phippsburg held a Past Officers' Guest Night with a flag day program. Alfreda Perkins led the evening as master, guided by Annie Malcolm, featuring readings, songs, a bean bag stunt won by Kista Hanson, a quiz by Madelyn Holbrook, and a closing thought. Refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dromore Grange
Phippsburg
Alfreda Perkins
Annie Malcolm
Annie Wilson
Family Tour Brings Darling Party Home From Mount Vernon
Mrs Darling and children traveled by car to Mount Vernon on Saturday to visit her mother Mrs Leon Ross. Ross then returned to Falmouth Foreside with Mr and Mrs Joel King after a week with the Ross family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darling
Mount Vernon
Leon Ross
Falmouth
Joel King
Ross
Training gear to enhance B 47 bomb navigation at Lowry
Two enlisted instructors at Lowry Air Base Denver developed a training aid costing 13250 that will return 1200000 in bomb navigation gear to flight. T Sgts Ard and Arnspiger logged 480 off duty hours and 4250 in Air Force funds. Capt McCann notes three more models at 3000 each. Both sergeants recommended for the Commendation Medal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Colo
Lowry Air Base
Frederick N. Ard
Warren E. Arnspiger
Air Force
Paul B. McCann
Lowry
Long Force Play Shaped by Sidetracked Runner in St Paul
Jim Cleverly of the Indianapolis Idians delivered a long force play in St Paul as Jose Santiago pulled a groin muscle while running to first. Santiago collapsed after the ball sailed to deep left center. The relay to second forced the runner, and Cleverly was ruled to be out on the force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul, Minn
Jim Cleverly
Indianapolis Idians
Saints
Jose Santiago
Santiago
Waterbury Polio Vaccine Plan Gives Kids a Lollipop
Dr Clayton B. Mathers says first and second graders in Waterbury will receive a lollipop chaser after Salk polio vaccine shots.
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Sweet Protection
Waterbury, Conn
Clayton B. Mathers
Waterbury
Coast Guard aids disabled dragger near Boothbay and Popham
The Kennebec Coast Guard station towed a disabled dragger from off Seguin to Popham after assisting it from Boothbay en route to Ogunquit. Hake fishing has surged offshore, with fish washes along the flats and shore drawing seagulls. Popham circle did not meet last week and Fort Popham State Park opened with Lilian Johansen as custodian.
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Kennebec
Fort Popham
Lillian Johansen
Bath
Robert Stevens
Sea Acres
Theodore Deimel
Hagen Westfalen
Germany
Loring E. Hart
Deimel
United States
American Council On Education
Hart
Sand Shut
Harold Rubin
Margaret Sagert
New Jersey
John Mitschele
Morris Plains
N. J
Herbert R. Sprague
Carrie Stone
Hallowell
James Morgan
Yarmouth
Charles Condon
Needham
Mass
Shaw Cottage
John B. Curran
Charlotte Curran
Claude Bonesteel
Troy
N. Y
Harry L. Day
John Grindell
West Bath
Earl Hoagland
Shirley
Marilyn Pye
Small Point
Spinney
Charles J. Donnell
Kalamazoo
Mich
Guy E. Crowley
Prospector
Frances Bridges
Popham
Raymond Cummings
Joseph Hart
Loring
Cox's Head Area Update and Local Craft Classes Report
Coxs Head road work by Bath crew from Cox's Head Tel Co continues with new pole setting. Dromore Extension Group held June meeting. chair caning and copper craft taught by Addie Seavey and Annette Skeffield. Additional class at Mrs. Seavey home. July 20 tour of Cassco Lace Factory in Freeport followed by dinner in Yarmouth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AN. E. Tel. & Tel Co
Bath
Cox's Head Road
Dromore Extension Group
Addie Seavey
Annette Skeffield
Phippsburg Center
Casco
Freeport
Yarmouth
Mem
North Bath Notes on Weddings Guests and Visits
Mr and Mrs Elmer Rogers marked their 55th anniversary with friends in North Bath. The column lists guests from Campbell's Pond Phippsburg and Bath area, plus trips to Augusta for events. Several family members and servicemen are noted visiting or returning, including Drum and Eagle Corps outings and Boys State participation.
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Elmer Rogers
Robert Metcalf
Campbell's Pond
Arthur Williams
Phippsburg
Gladyce Cothran
Bath
Rose Lee Higgins
Cedric Sukeforth
American Legion
Augusta
Dana Sukeforth
Frankie Moore
Clarence Moore
Drum
Eagle Corps
George Lawrence
Harry Higgins
Boys’ State
Orono
James D. Johnson
Falls Church
Merle Justice
Justice
Charles Harris
William G. Hart
Washington, D. C
Europe
H. W. Rogers
Frank T. Chamberlain, Jr
Boothbay
Gail Sukeforth
Bailey Island
J. Carroll Wing
Earl Wing
Wayne Sunday
Charles Temple, Jr
Dickie Peterson
Cumberland Center
Frank Ward
Edward Hemingway
E. N. Cole
Auburn
Milton
Royden Haines
Bath Memorial Hospital
Harold McDonald
Cornish
Norris Priest
Shibley Pond
Local residents share visits and gatherings around Bath area cottages
Mrs. Julia Dozois and Mrs. Martin Goodwin attended a Wednesday meeting. A Parker Head picnic at the Thayer cottage featured swimming and boating. Numerous visitors from Bath, Litchfield, Waltham, Quincy and Swampscott called at Bath area cottages over the weekend and during the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bers
Julia B. Dozois
Martin Goodwin
Stanton Dozois
Parker Head
Thayer Cottage
Psychic card tests promise luck with a deck of cards
A colorful 32 page booklet titled It's All in the Cards claims average people can test for sub conscious ability using three card tests. Test one guesses red or black, test two guesses denomination, test three names both number and suit. The pamphlet sells for an Ace of Spades to Playing Cards at 420 Lexington Avenue New York 17.
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José
Lexington Avenue
New York
Colonial and Woodfords Clubs Hold Sebasco Outing
Over 100 members from the Colonial and Woodfords clubs enjoyed a Sebasco Lodge outing in ideal coastal weather. Golf winners included Dr. Leon Buck low gross 65 and Stan Commeau first low net 52. Bowling champs were Dave McDonald high single and James Stratford most spares. A joint dinner followed with the Colonial Club awards program led by master of ceremonies Dr. Francis Winchenbach.
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Colonial and
Woodfords
Sebasco
Colonial Club
Woodfords Club
Portland
Sebasco Lodge
Leon Buck
Colonials
Stan Commeau
Carlton Pye
M. Fickett
Fred Wonsor
Frank Gallagher
Ens
E. Rumery
Woodford’s
Dave McDonald
Carl Dearborn
James Stratford
Francis Winchenbach
Fred E. Morton
Art Forrestal
Dan Scully
Muskie Nominates Clarke to Supreme Court and Dubord to Superior Court
Augusta Maine Gov Muskie announced plans to nominate Ellsworth Superior Court Justice Percy T Clarke 70 for the Supreme Court and Waterville lawyer F Harold Dubord 64 to replace Clarke on the Superior Court. Clarke would replace the late Frank A Tirrell Jr Dubord a Waterville native and former Democratic national committeeman for Maine is a longtime attorney and former mayor of Waterville His nomination follows discussion with the all Republican Executive Council and would leave the eight member Superior Court without any Democrats currently on it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta
Muskie
Superior Court
Percy T. Clarke
Ellsworth
Supreme Court
F. Harold Dubord
Waterville
Clarke
Frank A. Tirrell, Jr
Camden
Horace Hildreth
Burton M. Cross
Dubord
Maine
U. S
Executive Council
Albert Beliveau
Rumford
Cross
Richard Dubord
Kennebec County Bar Assn
Blanche Letourneau
Robert Dubord
Elisabeth Goulette
Brunswick
Local Boaters Named for Overboard Season List
In Waterville Mrs Russell Cornish is mentioned among residents. The season sees boats overboard involving John DeGroot Clarence Moore Galen Ward and Walter Arsenault.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Cornish
Waterville
John DeGroot
Clarence Moore
Galen Ward
Walter Arsenault
Veteran newsman earns Wichita University adult ed degree
Ernest A. Warden, a WWII veteran and long time journalist, becomes the first student to complete degree requirements in Wichita University's college of adult education. He studied economics with a journalism minor while working nights at The Wichita Beacon and serving as justice of the peace. He began his A B at Columbia University with 41 credits in 1922 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichita
Kas
Wichita University
College of Adult Education
Ernest A. Warden
Wichita Beacon
Justice of the Peace
Columbia University
New York City
Death rate of young white females in the United States
The death rate for white females aged three to twenty eight in the United States is under one per thousand annually, indicating relatively low mortality in this demographic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Vaccination Aims To Prevent Lamb Overeating Disease
Dr. E A Tunnicliff head of the Montana Veterinary Research Laboratory explains a vaccine can prevent enterotoxemia known as over eating disease or pulpy kidney in lambs. Ewes may be vaccinated weeks before lambing or lambs given antitoxin or serum to reduce risk. Proper management complements the preventive vaccination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bozeman
Mont
E. A. Tunnicliff
Montana Veterinary Research Laboratory
Tunnicliff
No Play Money Shakedown Ends in Diaper Find
Police recovered social proceeds after the treasurer left funds on a bed. The money disappeared and was later discovered concealed in a baby's diaper during a search connected to a Charlotte neighborhood organization event.
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Charlotte
N.C
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