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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1950

Page

4

St. Ye Church Holds Annual Event at Pemaquid Beach

St. Ye church held its annual event at Pemaquid Beach on a Wednesday. The organ society of the Congregational church plans its annual picnic for June 30 at Mrs. Carolyn Pendleton's cottage on Davis Island. Wiscasset Alumni Association sent fruit to Mrs. Mary F. Jackson who could not attend the meeting.

Sara Bradford Grace Cowley Charlotte Carrell Ruth Applin Nina Gavett Dorothy Lewis Helen Haggett Vienna Tucker Cheechako Birch Point Montsweag Carroll Thayer Berry Rockport Wiscasset Lincolnville Massachusetts House Workshop Montsweagh Gardiner Road Roy R. Marston Pearl Janet Erskine Alton Erskine Erwin M. Skillin Vera Skillin Woolwich Newcastle Cecil Witham Congregational Church Marcie Munsey Douglas Munsey Skillin Wiscasset Academy U. S. Army New York Josephine Johnson Lucille Leighton Leighton Dorothy Lermond Bernice Bailey

Mrs Hawes Dies After Ill Health In Waterville Hospital

Mrs Herbert W. Hawes died in a Waterville hospital on June 21 after several months of illness. Born in Augusta on September 13, 1865, she was a daughter of Swift R. and Sarah Young Morey and was a member of St. Philip's Episcopal church.

Herbert W. Hawes Waterville Augusta Swift R Sarah Young Morey St. Philip's Episcopal Church

Harvesters 4-H Stage Benefit in West Bath Grange Hall

The Harvesters 4-H club and friends hosted an evening of entertainment at West Bath Grange Hall to raise funds for 4-H Club Day at the University of Maine. Roland Barter served as master of ceremonies for a program featuring solos, duets, dances, a skit, and a baton routine, followed by dancing and social hours.

Harvesters West Bath Grang Hall University of Maine Roland Barter Patsy White Hazel White Patsy Dark Town Maisie Daisie Albert Barter Russell Estes Bonnie Belanger Judith Lesier Alice Smith Persis Miller Pauline Belanger Christine Miller Chattanooga Anita Barter Wanetta Estes Donnie Farrow Adrienne Miller Anita Loretta Barter Marie Doris Peter West Bath Bath Llwellyn Rogers Carolyn Rogers Charles Treat Randolph Perry Thompson Gorham State Teachers College C. K. Thompson Ralph H. MceNavy Hines’ Camps Sebago Lake Roscoe Haskins Topsham Walter Larrabee Larrabee Gerald Beals William Eves Topsham Baptist Church Rock Hill Inn Laura Whitmore Gardiner Francis Deehan Deehan Lannes Fuller Larrabee’s Grove Bath Memorial Hospital David Ring Foster Point Road Herbert Murphy John Henry Patrick Raymond Bridges Wiscasset Alva Holbrook Ronnie Brunswick Percy Holbrook New Meadows River Blair Wilson Philip David Philip Stackpole Melrose Mass Campbells Pond Wilbur Ketchum

West Bath Grange honors past lecturers and Floral Night

West Bath Grange held a combination program featuring recognition of past lecturers and a Floral Night. Mrs. Marguerite Lemont was Flora, escorted by Miss Verna Grover and Mrs. Angelina Renshaw, with decor by Mrs. Alice Johnson. A drill team and multiple readings contrasted with musical numbers as the group announced no meeting on July 3.

West Bath Grange Bertha Palmer Persis Miller Alice Smith Lucy Armstrong Flora Marguerite Lemont Angelina Renshaw Verna Grover Alice Johnson Jane Jones Jacqueline McMann Beverly Coombs Walter Longley Elaine Renshaw Rita Mulcahy Mary Burgess Barbara Parks Marie White Jean Lermond Grange Bernice McGlinchy Emma Brown Esther Brown Dora Collins Edwin Haggett Maurice Hutchins

Past Masters Meet at West Bath Grange Hall

Sagadahoc Past Masters association met at West Bath Grange Hall with hosts from West Bath Grange. Sixty attended including 20 past masters two present masters 17 honorary members and 16 visitors. They accepted an invitation from Dromore Grange to hold September’s meeting there accompanied by a lobster supper and a program of music and community singing.

Sagadahoc West Bath Grange Dromore Grannge Laura Mulcahy William McNamara David Henderson Beverly Coombs Alice Smith Persis Miller Bernice McGlinchy Alice Johnson

Gorham State Teachers College Social Roundup

Mrs W M Fouden and Mrs Courtney Stover returned home after visiting Canada including Quebec Ile d Orleans St Anne de Beaupre Montmorency Falls and other sites Mr and Mrs Kenneth Noyes attended a Boston baseball game Mrs Laurance Martin of Groton Conn visits her mother Mrs Scott Hard for several days Mr and Mrs Jack Hickey and daughter Paula Dorchester Mass were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Albert White

Paula Dorchester, Mass Albert White

Phippsburg Visitors At Boothbay Harbor Summer Spots

Phippsburg residents spending a vacation at Boothbay Harbor visited T. C. Hughes on Sunday. Miss Nellie Tracy and nephew Tom Tracy spent the weekend at the Tracy cottage in Meadowbrook. Mrs. Edith Coombs of Portland joined Mr. and Mrs. T. C. Hughes. Maurice Libby and family of Bath are at their cottage on New Meadows. Carl Severin and family of South Portland were at their Meadowbrook cottage Sunday. Mrs. Bessie Cotton of New Canaan and Mrs. Mildred Price Coy of New York arrived at Brightwater for the Summer. Geraldine Fenderson of Saco stayed with her uncle and aunt last week.

Lawrence Coffin Larry Akron Joseph Coffin Davis Island Alfred E. Gorham Lake Worth Fla Winnie E. Boynton Federal Street Lee S. Gorham Charles E. Cowley Harry L. Bradford Hammond's Grove Woodstock Carrie Knight Bath Road Charles E. Knight Main Street Mary Grant Hafter Washington, D. C Emerson Smith Gov. Smith New York George Gavett St. Andrew's Hospital Boothbay Harbor Ethel Bailey Portsem Willie Ralph Harvey Lewiston Veterans’ Hospital Togus Eva Rankin Sara Hutchins Josephine Merry Winnifred Pearson Lucille Leighton Pine Cone Rebekah Lodge Geraldine Reed Bath Evening Star Lodge Brunswick Thaddeus Reed Anna White John Merry Eastern River Grange Dresden Norman Karnes Clark House Middle Street William Cochran Edgecomb Herbert Lermond Carol Elmer Morse Boston New Canaan

Woolwich 4-H Clubs Exhibit At First Knox-Lincoln Fair

Jolly Jingle Bells and Happy Go Luckies of Woolwich host early local exhibitions in Knox and Lincoln counties. Members demonstrated sewing machine care and garment making, cooking table settings, and meal planning. Blue ribbons went to Baker Beal Lebel and Leeman sisters. several earned red ribbons. Leaders are Mrs. Jean Carter and Mrs. Evelyn Baker.

Jolly Jingle Bells Happy Go Lucky 4-H Woolwich Knox-Lincoln Happy-Go Luckies Vivian Presley Luella Cromwell Mary Lebel Priscilla Cromwell Virginia Baker Barbara Woerter Janice Lebel Shirley Beal Mary Leeman Marilyn Lee Evelyn Baker Happy Go Luckies

Visiting Rotarians From Various States Gather in Rye Beach

Former resident of China and former speaker visits Rye Beach New Hampshire along with J P Palmer of Cheshire Connecticut Edward F Parker of Reading Massachusetts Lester Clough of Barre Vermont and M C Fischer of Cheshire Connecticut.

China Rye Beach N. H J. P. Palmer Cheshire, Conn Edward F. Parker Reading Mass Lester Clough Barre M. C. Fischer

Bridge Center Span To Be Lifted Soon

A 200 foot bridge span will be lifted soon but conditions delay the first date to align with the tide. The operation is expected to take one day and follows a nearly year long gap due to readiness. The item also recalls a Danish schoolgirl pen-pal letter exchange with Bath residents and a planned visit by Rev and Mrs Purdue, highlighting cross border friendship.

Independent Bath Harry C. Webber

Miss Marcia Stinson Returns Home From Portland Teaching

Miss Marcia Stinson, a teacher in Portland during the winter term, has returned to her Day's Ferry home.

Marcia Stinson Portland Ferry

Card of Thanks from Harriman Family in Maine

The Harriman family of Wiscasset Maine thanks those who offered help and support during their recent misfortune.

Jesse Harriman Wiscasset Maine

Last Passenger Pigeon Died in Cincinnati in 1914

The final passenger pigeon known to science died in Cincinnati in 1914 marking the extinction of a species once common across North America. Researchers note the bird named Martha and the broader decline due to habitat loss and overhunting.

Cincinnati

Commencement Day Awards At Rdge Academy

The rdge Academy commencement lists numerous honors led by Prof Willis MacComb and John Weldon with Rensselaer Medal for Mathematics and Science and National Honor Society membership. Awards go to Shirley Sanville Yvonne Bailey Evelyn Bodge Judy Peters Gloria Jewett and others for perfect attendance and top averages. An afternoon cruise for graduates hosted by Carleton Mc Cobb followed by a weenie roast. An auxiliary forms for Dresden Fire Department with Eleanor Everson elected president and several officers named. Graduation events for Junior High held June 16 with a full program of speeches music and diplomas. Local 4 H club planned a Dairy Demonstration trip to Orono and Judy Peters demonstrated egg nog. Other social notes include visits and events around Dresden Mills and St Johns Sunday services.

Rdge Academy Willis MacComb Reader’s Digest John Weldon Rensselaer National Honor Society Ourage Shirley Sanville Bickford Yvonne Bailey Meserve Dresden Eleanor Everson Cedar Grove Emily Rose The Mills Ray Perry West Dresden Harland McCobb South Dresden Jennie Everson Leslie Louveney Academy Randall Thomas Akeley Gardiner Barbara Robinson Harold Austin, Jr Janet Varnum Orono Maine Judy Peters Norris Lord Jamacca Mass Dresden Mills Green’s Jefferson Ida Robbins Bridge Academy Raymond Lambert Corinth Elmer Wade Schenectady N. Y Harriette Carolyn Sheldon St. John’s Tom Akeley Masons Eastern Star Episcopal Church

Brand new bicycle gifted to Russell Potter by Boston Shoe

Russell Potter, a four year old, received a bicycle from Boston Shoe store. On Friday the owner paced outside the shop as his parents and Maurice Goldstein helped load the bike into the car. Russell, a sturdy child with a crew cut, grins at the gift and plans to ride when he grows a bit bigger.

Russell Potter North Edgecomb Boston Maurice Goldstein Russell

Navy Enlists Lednce Adlard Gagne Seaman Recruit

Lednce Adlard Gagne son of Mrs Evelyn M Gagne of 16 Center Street enlisted in the U S Navy as seaman recruit on June 23 for minor enlistment. He is transferred to Recruit Training Command Naval Training Center Great Lakes Ill Gagne attended Morsey High School and played high school football.

Lednce Adlard Gagne Evelyn M. Gagne Center Street U. S. Navy Recruit Training Command Naval Training Center Great Lakes Ill Gagne Morsey High School

Public thanks from Courtney E Stover in West Bath Maine

Court­ney E Stover of West Bath Maine offers a public thanks to all who voted and supported me at the primaries held Monday for Register of Probate. The message dated June 20, 1950 acknowledges gratitude to friends supporters and voters in the local political circle.

Courtney E. Stover West Bath Maine

Independent bid looms after Maine primary defeat

Dr Adrian Scolten of Portland may run on an independent ticket after losing the Democratic nomination to Lucia M Cormier of Rumford in the First District. He seeks ballot inspection or a recount and says many notable figures urge him to run. Leland B Currier of Litchfield also disputes results and requests ballot checks in 13 Maine communities.

Scolten Adrian H. Scolten Portland Lucia M. Cormier Rumford U. S Times Sagadahoc

McClure Promises Self Salary Cut After Win

Representative J Horace McClure, likely Register of Probate, pledges to reduce his own salary once he assumes the office. The vow, echoed by press across New England, aligns with his Maine legislature stance as a leader of the economy bloc seeking government efficiency and department consolidation.

McClure J. Horace McClure Register of Probate Office of Register Associated Press New England Maine

Bath to Welcome Biller Brothers Circus on July 4

Bath residents will host the Biller Brothers Circus on July 4, returning after a mutual first visit last year. The show is led by two former New Hampshire ministers' sons and includes a school teacher who runs the outfit. The boss clown, aged around 70, adds a homelike, old-fashioned touch to the touring troupe.

Biller Brothers Circus Bath New Hampshire Biller

Bath Harbor Cops Rescue Derelict Boat Adrift

On a busy weekend the Bath police officers Byron Clark and Edward Newell rushed to a drifting boat on the river. They found a derelict vessel with a large hole, weighed down by rocks, apparently abandoned for years.

Bath Byron Clark Edward Newell Clark Newell

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