Margarine Praise Highlights Taste and Health Perks
A reader extols margarine for flavor and healthfulness, noting it as a comparable product to butter and praising its long usage and favorable qualities.
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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1946
Page
2
Farm All Da at Dromore Grang
Aletha Campbell presiding as reports were read and approved. Plans for an upcoming meeting with Becca Wyman and daughter in Phippsburg Center on July 10, guests from Baltimore, Alliston, South Braintree, Boston, and Cox Head attended. A book review titled Jane Eyre Steene was presented by Lillian Henderson with members in costume. White elephant silver tea planning discussed with committee named. Mrs. Edward Thomas welcomed back to Dromore association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aletha Campbell
Becca Wyman
Phippsburg Center
Lillian Henderson
Eva Rogers
Edward Thomas
Dromore
Elizabeth Hampton
Baltimore
Man
Rose Wyman
Alliston
Mass
Lillian Blair
South Braintree
Steene
Emma
Bertha
BettyDonald
Campbell
Rebecca Minot
Katherine Preble
Lucy Cutting
Katherine Hilton
Gladys Dozois
Barris
Leona Harmon
Phippsburg
Maine clam industry study announced for long term development
Augusta Maine announces a Duwors led study to evaluate Maine and east coast clam fisheries. The project aims to double or triple economic value through dam and habitat analysis, propagation, marketing, and state town cooperation. Reed notes the industry has been neglected and coastal areas lose over a million dollars yearly. Duwors brings economics training and shellfish experience from Bar Harbor and Bates College, with Navy service in World War II.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta
Maine
Saas
Ellsworth
Reed
Duwors
Massachusetts
Ork
Calais
National Youth Administration
North Atlantic Packing Company
Bar Harbor
Navy
Bates
Harvard
Village Recital Program Highlights Student Performances
Long list of student performers and pieces from a school recital includes Miss Dearing receiving flowers, prizes for attendance, and a two-part program of duets, solos, and ensemble works. Named students span many families, with selections ranging from Verdi to traditional tunes and Viennese waltzes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ine
Devi Bolding
Virginia McMahan
Merleen Jameson
Pauline Colby
Keith Jameson
Clark Colby, Jr
Dee Wing
Beverly Higins
Irginia Whitney
Caringbehn
Barbara Greene
Betty Adams
Julie Cummings
Miss Dearing
Verdi Peter Crocker
Robin
Spaulding
Judith Holbrook
Tibbetts
Cielito Lindo
Rol Cogan Three Buccaneers
Forrest David Potter
Brown Patricia Main
Swihart
Carol Quimby
Inke, Jr
Lorraine Klein
Locker Elaine Atkinson
Chinatown
Renton
Coal, prices, and production demand fair prices
A public record argues that coal costs must stay manageable to avoid rate hikes and support industry. It contends rising consumer demand and fair coal prices are essential for increasing production, urging miners to adapt to this economic reality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Compet
Dancers From Bath to Entertain Veterans at Togus
The Bath Iron Works donated thirty two sheets of linoleum to Togus for use in black ice as part of a veterans entertainment effort. Local council members Mrs. Warren and Mrs. Fred D. Hill attended a Portland meeting bringing twenty birthday gifts. The World's Almanac notes the Camp and Hospital Service formed in 1941 to direct community services to armed forces, with five million volunteers and many chapters nationwide. Bath hosts a highly active chapter with broad city involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fecen
Togus
John Per
Newell
Ba Orks
Bath Iron Works
Warren
Fred D. Hill
Peane Mien
Portland
World's Almanac
Red Cross
America
Bath
View from the Nation on 1948 Election Prospects
The piece surveys opinions from Washington to the Midwest on next fall’s elections. It notes farmer, labor, and small business concerns and predicts contest between Republicans and Democrats for control of Congress and Truman’s renomination. It ties current mood to Fourth of July celebrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washingm
Middle West
Washington
United States
Republi
House of Representatives
South
Truman
What's in a Name Margarine Pronunciation Debate
A brief reflection on the name margarine and how people pronounce it. The piece notes persistent discussion about whether to say a hard or soft G, with no consensus or strong preference. It treats the topic with light humor and dismisses attempts to standardize the pronunciation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Shakespeare
National Officers Visit Hyde Camp in Maine
T. W. Hyde Camp No. 46 Sons of Union Veterans hosted a visit by Grace Darling assistant national secretary to the G A R and Melvin E. Stone national aide to the G A R. They praised the camp’s work and called it the most active in Maine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. W. Hyde
Sons of Union Veterans
Grace Darling
Melvin E. Stone
Bentent
Harry Warner
Bath
Francis Warner
Vernon Miller
Dept
Maurice Warner
John Shaw
East Wind Schedule A Daily Boston & Maine Train Between Rockland and Washington
The East Wind schedule declares the Boston and Maine service now departs daily including Sundays. It leaves Bath at 8 55 a.m. and reaches Washington at 10 05 p.m. daylight travel. The return runs Washington 7 00 a.m. to Bath 7 59 p.m. with five passenger coaches. A reader, Russell L. Phinney, submitted nine old newspapers once owned by his father including titles from Bath Lewiston and Portland dating 1831 to 1868.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston & Maine
Rockland
Washington, D. C
Bath
Washington
D. C
Russell L. Phinney
Oliver Street
Times
Lincoln Telegraph
Elisha Clarke
Weekly Mirror
Rufus R. Haines
Northern Tribune
The
Eastern Times
John Abbott
Lewiston
Touchstone
A. Young
Nelson Dingley Jr
Post-election demonstration at Bath Iron Works demands resignations
Between 100 and 150 workers staged a peaceful noon protest at Bath Iron Works. They carried placards calling for the resignation of Arthur J. Lebel president Donald Stewart recording secretary and Melvin Savage financial secretary of the Independent Brotherhood of Shipyard Workers Inc. Lebel had criticized the Brotherhood before the election and said most officers would vote CIO IN. Herman F. Coombs vice-president and other leaders replied accusing Lebel Stewart and Savage of selling out to the CIO.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Arthur J. Lebel
Donald Stewart
Melvin Savage
Independent Brotherhood of Shipyard Workers, Inc
Lebel
Brotherhood
CIO
Herman F. Coombs
Stewart
Savage
Enlistments Open in Navy Aviation Prep Program
Commander Carl L Eaton announces that the Naval Aviation Preparatory Program is accepting applicants in Boston. Eligible are males ages 17 to 20 years 6 months. those over 19.5 must have completed two college terms. Others need a high school diploma and college admission readiness. Contact Office of Naval Officer Procurement at Boston Post Office Square for full details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naval Aviation
Carl L. Eaton
Naval Officer Procurement
Boston
Office of Naval Officer Procurement
U. S. Post Office
Court House
Post Office Square
Mass
Annual Banquet of Pine Tree Circle at The Oaks
Pine Tree Circle of F A held its annual banquet at The Oaks in West Bath on Thursday evening. Guests were served a lobster dinner and attendance was good. Committee on arrangements included Mrs. Ethel Parshley Annie Wilson and Mrs Ila Dingley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pine Tree Circle, C. of
F. A
the Oaks
West Bath
Ethel Parshley
Annie Wilson
Ila Dingley
Nequasset Lad Dine In Hallowell for 20th Auxiliary Anniversary
Ladies Auxiliary of Nequasset held a dinner at the Worcester House in Hallowell to mark the 20th anniversary. Seventeen members and one guest attended plus eight charter members including Ruth Dubar and Ethel Bailey. The group traveled in five cars, posed for photos on the hotel lawn, and planned a June 27 all day picnic at Amy Cromwell and Ruth Cromwell’s Nequasset road home with picnics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Auxiliary
Nequasset
Worster House
Hallowell
Ruth Dubar
Ethel Bailey
Florence Hathorne
Bernice Bailey
Rose Baker-Cummings
Amy Cromwell
Eldie Wright
Sarah Bailey
Nellie Libby
Mabel Tracey
Margaret Beck
Margaret Moore
Lewiston
Norma Holbrook
Anna Seegar
Genesta Carter
Ruth Cromwell
Bert Dorr
Bernice Soule
Amy~Cromwell
Nequasset Road
Peculiar Names Echo Amid Patchy OCR Fragments
Fragmentary OCR text offers scattered names and phrases including Peati Taylor Dorothy and Virginia. The legible parts suggest a damaged page with personal names and possible musical references, but no coherent event or report is clear.
Summer sports program to start at Bath city playgrounds
Edward J. McMann announces Bill Johnson, Morse High School coach, will lead a summer program for boys nine and older. Activities include baseball teams from five playgrounds, supervised swimming, and other outdoor sports under an experienced coach. All Bath youths invited to Kelley Field at 9 a.m. Monday to learn plans and details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward J. McMann
Bill Johnson
Morse High School
Johnson
Bath
Kelley Field
Hold Students Day At Wesley Church Event
The Wesley Church observed Students Day led by a committee including Mrs. Ellen Hunt er Eugene Upham and others. The program featured garden flowers on stage, hymns, children's songs, Bible questions, Bible and graduation certificate presentations, plant gifts, and a benediction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley
Y Methodist Church
Nley Hunter
Eugene Upham
Vinal King
Edna Besaw
West Bath
Clare
Jesus
Ruth Ellen Hunter
Christel Cornish
Libby
Garden Club Members Return From Bar Harbor Trip
Mrs Roscoe P McFadden and companions attended the Maine Federation of Garden Clubs annual meeting in Bar Harbor. They toured Clothier estate Mary Roberts Rinehart home and memorial Roscot B Jackson home and enjoyed a tea hosted by Mrs Clarence Cooke Little at Jordan Pond House. Weather was perfect and Cadillac Mountain offered fine views. Mrs Samuel B Sewall and visitors from Lewiston plan summer visits and trips to Prout's Neck while others wintered in Redlands California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roscoe P. McFadden
Morris Povich
Missary Brown
Bar Harbor
Maine Federation of Garden Clubs
Clothier
Mary Roberts Rinehart
Roscot B. Jackson
Clarence Cooke Little
Lewiston
Jordan Pond House
Cadillac Mountain
Auction Returns and Raffle at Foster’s Point Sale
A lengthy sale concluded in the afternoon with items offered below and above real value. The Governor's desk fine reached 400 dollars, and Miss Elliott headed to Foster's Point Saturday afternoon after clearing the house for new owners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winrop
Miss Elliott
Foster's Point
Saturda
Bath Lions Charter Night Installations and Banquet
The Bath Lions club held its Annual Charter Night at West Bath Grange with a lobster banquet and speeches. Arthur Bowker acted as toastmaster and Arthur Hinman installed as Installation Officer. Officers elected include Andrew Butterfield King Lion and Archibald Main first vice president. Guests included Herbert White and Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Grace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath Lions Club
West Bath Grange
Arthur Bowker
Arthur Hinman
Por
Andrew Butterfield
King Lion
Archibald Main
William Turpie
Elmer Williams
Charles Genthner
Clyde Mallett
Leon Genthner
William Mussenden
Herbert White
Brunswick
Joseph Grace
Waterville
Park playground upgrades target Kimball Field this season
Director McManh announces playground renovations for this season open to all children regardless of age with no charge. Betty Small returns as chief supervisor with Barbara Dan Freund and others assisting as duties resume this Monday. two weeks to complete planning and move details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pirate P
Goddard's
Central
Psytere Ihe
Kimball Field
McManh
Betty "Small
Aseu
Barbara Dan- Freund
Oyenna Sania
West Bath Farm Bureau Meeting at Ne Quasset Farm
West Bath Farm Bureau members gathered Thursday at the Ne Quasset Farm Bureau guided by Mrs. Percy Marston. Mrs.Stanley Hunter displayed samples of knitting and toy patterns while Mrs. William A. Coombs announced the annual picnic hosted by Mrs. Everett. Attending were Mrs. Grant Adams, Otis Card, Wil Davis, Earle Dorel, Raggett, Loring Small and others with guests Mrs. Earl Lermond and Miss Ruth Ellen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red
West Bath
Miss Martha Torrey Engaged to Fred Hayward Jr
Mr and Mrs J H Torrey of Middle Street announce the engagement of their daughter Martha to Fred O Hayward Jr son of Mr and Mrs A Hayward of North Bath Martha is a Morse High School 1944 graduate and a Paesee Secretarial School alumna Fred Hayward a 1939 graduate served five years in the armed forces attaining rank of captain He plans to enter Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in the fall and is currently employed at Hyde Windlass Co A wedding date had been set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Haviland Torrey
Middle Street
Martha
Fred O. Hayowend, Jr
A. Hayward
North Bath
Iss Torrey
Morse High School
Paesee Secretarial School
Boston
Hayward
Fve
Rensselaer Polytec Institute
Hyde Windlass Co
Weekly crossword puzzle clues and a cryptogram teaser
A dense list of across and down crossword clues covers various themes including light, dwelling, nutrients, and numbers. The page also presents a cryptogram quotation with a byline and a distribution note from King Features Syndicate.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Dromore Grang
Foetgpead
Cheerio
Bragdon
Beverly Hooker
Marilyn Kittredge
Old Vienna
Federer Virginia Whitney
Garman
Greg Beverly Hooker
Mexico
King
Marion Canacaris
Klemm
Robert Hersom
Faylene Rowe
William Gilman
Lorraine
Mystic Lake
Benson Beverly Higgins
Beverly Dearing
Marilyn Hogan
Elaine Atkinson
Richard Hersom
Mersey
Eigenirginia McMaha
Brown Dorothy ‘Wing
Ravina
Janice Knight
Air Patrol
Hellard Linwood
Miller
NG Ketterer
Claire Hartsgrove
Joan Bradford
Ketterer
Rita Gediman
Dawn Ginia Whitney
Rita Gedi
Echoes Jabee
Arnold Cogan
Carl
Federer Jean Briggs
Borowsky
MacDonald Barbara Greeneman
Lorraine Denaco
Vienna
Wright Joan Bradford
Ronald Lar- Langbehn
Harvey Bates
Marche Hongroise
Kowalski Natalie Hagan
Nee Niles
Juanita
Carl Langbehn
Galopharche
Lavignac
Annette Godfrey
Vinnce Knight
Dorothy von
Mereen Jamesoni
Fre Fitofi
Riva Greenblatt
Jane Niles
Natalie Ha
Hyde Camp
East Wind
Mtss
H. Leslie Oliver
AES
Charlestown
Herbert Spinney
Ae Spinney
J 'Haggett
High Street
Fine Peati Taylor
Dorothy Merieén
Fipeody
Rahe Brees
Taise
Improm
Chopin
Virginia
McMaian
Betty Lou Libby
Ickie Marsh
Barbara Landry
Walter Upham
Ay Ryder
Roger Upham
Betty Choate
Silver Wings
Elizabeth Marble
Miss Besaw
Samuel
Sewall
Redlands
Calif
Robert W F
Prout’s Neck
Bath Grange
Athur Hinman
Charlotte Wyman
Edna Mae
New York City
Edna Stott
Portsmouth
N. H
Martha Torrey
Heavenly Body
Turkey
Jave
Spearian
Relate
Girl
Yager
National Ca
Milton
King Features Syndicate, Inc
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