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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1949

Page

4

Wiscasset 1949 tax rate and local community notes

The 1949 tax rate for Wiscasset is set at 59 mills, up two from last year due to higher county taxes and town appropriations. Ann Quinnam, Gloria Harvey and Natalie Dowling receive first and second degrees at Huntoon Hill Grange, with a memorial for deceased members and a Grange History dedication planned for the public library. The Central Maine Pharmaceutical Association met at Wiscasset Inn with a talk on socialized medicine by Francis A. Winchenbach of Bath.

Wiscasset Huntoon Hill Ella Dunton Bertha Day Alton Shorey Central Maine Pharmaceutical Association Wiscasset Inn Louise Stackpole Francis A. Winchenbach Bath Albert Garland Alberta Clyde H. Bailey J. G. Bailey Pan Virginia Mason Plant Portland St. Philips’ Church School Pemaquid Ellsworth Holbrook Superior Middle Street Organ Society William H. Burton Maine Womenen’s Club Dodge Inn Eva G. Mason Edward B. Wise Samuel J. Sewall Helen Haggett Frances Sortwell Hattie Mosher Leon G. Flood Chickie Barton Charles Barton Federal Street Jean Janie Stuart Doris Gross Wesley Day Bruce Englebred Timmy Race Louis Marie Abbotoni Bucky Lee Roy Dick Lund Gardiner Deborah Ronnie Brown Newcastle Richard Lund Raymond Brown Eveline Thitts Waldoboro Richard King Emma Day Chickie

West Bath News Hodgepodge Of Visits And Meetings

West Bath events include 4-H dairy show in Lewiston with Harvesters boys and chaperones Mrs. Belanger and Mrs. Estes. Chatterbouts meeting at Mrs. Gerry Barter's home. weekend visits to Boston and Bailey’s Island. July 12 sewing group day meeting at Lowell schoolhouse with bring lunches. numerous Sunday calls and family visits across Bath, Woolwich, Topsham, Portland, Madison, Gardiner, and elsewhere. new residents include J. C. Herrin at the Doe property.

Harvesters County Lewiston Fair Ground Pauline Belanger Priscilla Estes Simone Barter Gerry Barter Woolwich Edward Lesier Boston Stanley Proctor Auburn George Booker Edgar Finley Bailey's Island West Waterville Norman Perry Madison Roland Carlton Carlton Eva Perry Jennie Vose Brooklyn N. Y Jerry Haile Walter Larrabee Topsham New Meadows Lake Jennie Larrabee Portland John Larrabee Larrabee Carl Graves Bangor Robert Killiam Jean Eva Dunn Gardiner F. Deehan Ernest Rose Frank Magno Robert Thompson Thayer Hospital Mr. Thompson Percy Holbrook Cyril Varney Bath New Meadows Blair Wilson David Philip Philip Stackpole Peter Melrose Mass Campbell's Pond

Reverend Clifford Sargent to Receive Degree

The degree of Doctor of Theology will be conferred upon Rev. C. Clifford Sargent pastor of Wesley Methodist church at the Founders Day Exercises of Washington and Jefferson College in Washington Pennsylvania. Sargent a college graduate with BA and sacred theology degrees from Boston University and a Master of Theology from Harvard has served churches in Pennsylvania and Massachusetts and since June 1948 pastors Wesley Methodist church in Bath.

C. Clifford Sargent Wesley Methodist Church Washington and Jefferson College Washington Pennsylvania Sargent James Herbert Case Washington and Jefferson Boston University Harvard University Massachusetts Bath

Displaced family finds refuge with Robinhood sponsor

A Latvian family from a German concentration camp, the Kirsis family, travels to America sponsored by Mr. Peterson via Church World Service. They arrive in Portland after a long, hopeful process, with Mr. Kirsis expressing deep gratitude while Mrs. Kirsis communicates in Latvian and the son speaks English. They seek to become productive, faithful Americans and adjust to new life.

Selves Germany Kirsis Esslingen Stuttgart Peterson Church World Service Organization Oscar Pold Boston New England The World Service Bremerhaven Army Transport Marine New York Portland

Mackerel Season Opens Ahead of Last Year

Veteran fishermen report mackerel season opens about two weeks earlier than last year as signs of run attract attention. Jellyfish disintegration, recent herring presence, and porpoise and mackerel gull activity point to coming fishing. Jigs shine, lines cut, boats ready, and crews plan to fish as shells and boats prepare for action. Howard Farr and two women from Club 42 attended Maine Federation of Women’s Clubs sessions in Rockland with plans for tonight’s banquet.

New Meadows Winnegance Bay Winnegance Howard Farr George Hart Norman Adams Club 42 Rockland Maine Federation of Women's Clubs Somerset Hotel

Community notices from Woolwich area churches and events

Woolwich notices announce Friday 6 pm church picnic for Vacation School children and parents, followed by exhibits. Sunday sessions include Adult Bible class, worship, and a summer communion. Senior Christian Endeavor social. Montsweag Baptist and Center Baptist hold Sunday services. PTA dance planned with Jimmy Footer Orchestra. Local anniversaries and visits noted among residents including Baker, Ainsworth, Wade, Hay, Thorpe, Chase, Haley, and Thomas.

First Congregational Church Nequasset Church Daily Vacation Church Methodist Church Montsweag Baptist Church H. E. Danielson Center Baptist Church P.T.A Tuessie Hall Jimmy Footer Forrest Baker Baker Maurice Shea Zina Eaton Edward Johnson Perley Ater Bath Lemuel Preble James Hay Woolwich Stanwood Gilman Sebasco Neil Wilson West Bath Raymond Ainsworth Arrowsic Bruce Darrell Patricia Philip Monte Carlo Capt Ainsworth Harry Thomas Sagadahoc Ferry Pvt Richard Thomas Japan Raymond L. Ainsworth L. E. Wade New Britain Carla Chase Charlotte Chase Camp Tanglewood Lincolnville May Haley Charles Haley Olive Wade Alice Spencer Lucille Joy Lewiston Horace Allen Philips Ira Whitney Velma Young Natick Mass Bernard Hathorne Gardiner Hartley Hathorne William Holbrook Rumford Nelson Norton

Pre Holiday Dance at Tuessic Hall in Woolwich Maine

The Woolwich PTA sponsors a pre holiday dance at Tuessic Hall in Woolwich Maine on Friday night from 8 30 p m to 12 30 a m The Jimmie Footer seven piece orchestra popular in Bath Community Center and at high school events will headline The event promises door prizes a large attendance and a new colored lighting feature enhancing the hall and dance surface. refreshments will be served during intermission.

Woolwich Maine Jimmie Footer

Republican State Committee Meeting in Rockland

Mrs. Etta Thurlow state committeewoman and Justus H. Miller state committeeman from Sagadahoc county attended the Republican State committee meeting in Rockland Monday at Hotel Samoset.

Etta Thurlow Justus H. Miller Sagadahoc County Republican State Committee Rockland Hotel Samoset

Dresden Bridge academy awards at graduation list

Graduation awards honor Dresden Bridge academy students for perfect attendance and high marks. Nellie Knowlton leads honors with multiple recognitions including National Honor Society and Reader's Digest. Objects include a $25 reserve award and a class ode by Mary Ann Bryer. The piece notes a wedding in Massachusetts and a local store sitter in charge during absence. A new power boat by Clayton W Mayers is to be launched with modern features.

Gloria Jewell Evelyn Bodge Nellie Knowlton Bruce Alexander Kathyleen Lavallee Richard MacComb Judy Peters Dorothy Rittatl Ella Robinson Louise Robbins Barbara Sanville Joel John Weldon Jack Brown Ernestine Bailey Mary Ann Bryer Martha Carver Richard Houdlette Kenneth Millett Virginia Robbins Clarice Trussell Richard Mac Comb Reader's Digest National Honor Society Elmer Berry Teddy Clark George Nelson Walter Lilly Leonard Robinson Jack Weldon Bickford Judy Peters Dresden Pittston Evelyn Bodge Perley Siegars Massachusetts

Divorces decreed in Sagadahoc Court session

Justice Francis W. Sullivan of Portland decreed multiple divorces at the Sagadahoc Superior Court June term adjournment. The actions list spouses from Bath Phippsburg Bowdoin Woolwich Topsham Richmond and other towns for desertion intoxication non-support cruelty and abusive treatment.

Francis W. Sullivan Portland Sagadahoc Charles F. Blunt Etheleene E. Blunt Bath Annie L. Gilliam Vernall E. Gilliam Phippsburg Mabel H. Purinton Preston Purinton Bowdoin Emma E. Wallace Victor Wallace, Sr Brunswick Rachel P. Fortin William G. Fortin Mary J. Stilphen Clyde K. Stilphen Marjorie I. Choquette Victor H. Choquette Marion M. Coombs Francis W. Coombs Elsie M. Peters Charles J. Peters Greta M. Green Robert D. Green

Social visit features Babson associates from Wellesley

Miss Doris M. Tracy of Day's Ferry hosted a weekend gathering for several Babson Institute colleagues from Wellesley Massachusetts. Guests included Mrs. Evelyn Slye Miss Elizabeth Kebbe of Wellesley Misses Ruth Bailey and Frances Burgess of Newton and Mrs. Clara Burt of Needham.

Doris M. Tracy Day’s Ferry Babson Institute Wellesley, Mass Evelyn Slye Elizabeth Kebbe Wellesley Ruth Bailey Frances Burgess Newton Clara Burt Needham

Anastasia Mihalos Keeps Perfect School Attendance

Morse High School records show Anastasia Mihalos has not been absent during her four years. Other seniors with perfect attendance include William Grainger Madelyn Kronstrand Theresa Tardiff and Alice Canacaris along with numerous students listed by room and activity for the 1948 49 year.

Morse Anastasia Mihalos William Grainger Madelyn Kronstrand Theresa Tardiff Alice Canacaris William Alexander Nancy Barter Gerald Bruce Margaret Cahill Marion Day Albert Gray Edward Gray Marilyn Holbrook Jean Hunt Louise King Arthur Laskey Sandra Mank Dora McCorr Edward Newell Evelyn Norris Robert Pellegrini Carolyn Rice Gilman Russell Sue Stover Edwin Pert Nancy Small Richard Torrey Margaret Safford Melvin Bailey George Biette Mary Burgess Donald Coombs Thomas Elliott Sally Footer Fred Fox Wendall Freeman Francis Gray Raymond Harrison Henry Henrikson Adaline Heffron Melvin Hodgkins Donald Kenney Norman Kenney Anton Freeman Robert Grainger Eugene Herrin Beverly Tanguay Robert Witham Joseph Boucher

Fireworks display prep under way for Chandlerfield centennial

Preparations for the Double Centennial fireworks at Chandlerfield Sunday proceed under Fire Chief Richard Frates. Hay is removed to curb fire risk and field ropeing will be added. Nearby, Mitchell and Mitchell South North Primary and North Grammar schools receive gravel grading and surface upgrades with crushed rock walks replacing old cement sidewalks.

Chandlerfield Richard Frates Chief Frates Mitchell South North Primary North Grammar

Impeachment Senate Sessions and Historic Bull Baiting Fact

The text notes that bear and bull baiting remained common in England for 700 years and was not banned by Parliament until 1835. It also states that the U S Senate has acted as an impeachment court only 12 times in its history.

England U. S. Senate

Bay Point Seaside Notes Include Ships and Local News

Bay Point reports a lighted Berwingten sight up the Kennebec river Thursday evening. The U S S Owens proceeded to Bath Iron Works Friday morning with the Navy tug Keywadin assisting to the Kennebec mouth. Seguin and Falmouth took over duties later. Local items include artesian wells, a surgical patient Judy Furbish at Bath Memorial Hospital after a stairs accident, and visits and summer guests from Sagadahoc to Bay Point.

Berwingten Kennebec U.S. S. Owens Bath Iron Works Keywadin Bath Seguin Falmouth Judy Furbish Dwight Furbish Bath Memorial Hospital Judy John Higgins Allie Hinckley Sagadahoc L. M. Spinney Navinen Markham Phippsburg Bay Point Madison Moore Albert Gee First Beach the Rogers Long Island Dickie Hagan Auburn Thomas Hagan William Adams

Workmen Complete Wall and Lot Grading on Bath Bank Street

Workmen finished the cobblestone retaining wall along Front Street at Bath National Bank parking lot and are grading and turfing the lot edge beside the wall. The Harbor View house nearby may be removed and replaced by a modern office building, with rumors of selling and demolishing adjacent property, signaling potential major improvement in the area.

Bath National Bank Harbor View

Proper cookie pan size prevents uneven baking

In making cookies, use a pan that fits without touching oven edges. Center cookies bake evenly, while those at the pan’s sides may burn. Ensure spacing and pan fit for consistent results.

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Maurice Rines Marco Club Pemaquid Beach Dickinson William Grindell Grindell James M. Knight, Jr James M. Knight Genevieve W. Thomas Genevieve Boothbay Harbor Forest L. Littlefield Gordon Harrington Wiscasset Academy Kent's Hill John L. Blagdon Boothbay Harbor High School Depositors Trust Co Fullerton Street John H. Southard Walter Sherman Nancy Ann Faulkner Hospital Jamaica Plain Kenneth White E. Turner White James E. White Phillips Andover Academy Rutland Bridgeport Rines Fort Elstreet Sarah Hooper Boothbay Dodges Inn Harry E. Rines C. L. Quigley H. E. Rines Elvin S. Lambert Farmington Lambert Valeria Bean Orono Lois Nason Guy Dow Harry Dow Canada Roy L. Dow James Sutter Miles Memorial Hospital Mademoiselle Front Street Children’s and Robert Killiam, Jr Francis Deehan J. C. Herrin Doe Clifford Sargent Miax Katz Elm Street Workingman’s Robinhood Tuessic Hall P. Ballantine & Sons Newark, N.J Ballantine Peter Ballantine America Morse High School Arthur W. Gediman Center Street
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