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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1949
Page
4
At a Wiscasset Woman's Club gathering two new members joined Ruth Kierstead and Bertha Harris. Speaker Mrs. Frank Houdlette discussed Bridge Farm for Children. Town meeting details include secret ballots, 12 noon to 6 pm, with officers and budget notes.
West Bath hosts include the Chatterboats meeting at Mrs Pauline Belangers with nine ladies and a guest. West Bath P T A gathers at Littlefield school with social hour after a business meeting. A bird study notes evening grosbeaks or sugar birds visiting the feeding station. 4-H items and a variety program at Littlefield school are announced along with local personal notices and travels.
Senator Joseph W. Larrabee defeats First Selectman Elmer B. Williams 43 to 41 for reelection at West Bath town meeting. Carlton wins third selectman after three ballots. Haggett reelected second selectman. Budget rises to 20 982.85 with school at 10 000 and roads 4 000 plus road improvements and maintenance funds.
Nequasset Mothers' Club gathered Wednesday at Mrs. Forrest Baker's Woolwich home for a regular business meeting. Mrs. Margaret Maass won the mystery prize. Mrs. Reginald Stacy will bring the next prize. A social hour followed. Attendees included Mrs. Stacy, Mrs. Galvin, Mrs. Hopkins, Mrs. Dodge, Mrs. Stinson, Mrs. Blake, Mrs. Clyde Baker, Mrs. Eugene Beck, Mrs. Sparks, Mrs. Maass and Mrs. Beal. The next meeting is set for April 6 at Mrs. Clyde Baker's home.
The Woolwich Grange gathered with 35 members and several visitors to hear a program titled Does It Pay the Average Farmer to Keep Purebred Livestock along with songs River Of Time Church In the Wild Wood and In the Garden. Mr Whit spoke on tax reduction as part of the evening. Refreshments followed served by local members.
The Montsweag Farm Bureau will offer COTE OH BEL meals for less money on March 10 at 10 30 a.m. at Mrs James Hay Sagadahoe Ferry. Esther Mayo home demonstrations agent will discuss food values protein substitutes and lowering costs while maintaining a balanced meal.
Woolwich society notes indicate Woolwich Ladies' Aid postpones Thursday meeting. Goodwill Club plans Monday gathering with Mrs. Reed. Day's Ferry clubs host recent get acquainted party at Chop's School with plans for April. Local residents attend events, visits, and church services across Nequasset, Bath, and Day's Ferry.
The Bath-Brunswick Chapter of the Reserve Officers Association held its annual meeting at Bowdoin College Moulton Union. Lt Col Eugene Johnson spoke on Principles of the Pursuit and the film Desert Victory was shown. Officers elected: Pres Lt Col Philip S Wilder, V P Lt Col George Sargent, Sec Lt Peter De Troy Jr, Treas Maj Arthur Sturtevant. Next meeting set for April 4.
West Bath Grange conducted a school of instruction Monday with installation of three officers led by State Deputy G. C. Marriner. Richard Renshaw was installed overseer, Paul Lemont steward, Carl Pinson Jr assistant steward, Mrs Marriner marshal, and Mr and Mrs John Sylvester emblem and regalia bearers. A minstrel show is planned Friday evening at eight and a community evening Saturday features baked goods and games. Moving pictures are set for next Monday’s meeting. Marian A Parsons of Damariscotta attended Bath.
In Woolwich the 1948-49 town officers were mostly reelected with one exception. Wilson M. Bailey defeated Mrs. Alice M. Baker for a three year School Committee term. A record vote near 450 ballots marked a bitter contest amid town district debate.
At the Arrowsic town meeting Saturday morning the slate for 1948-49 was unopposed. Voters authorized moving the town hall to a more central site near the schoolhouse, with the selectmen to study cost and feasibility. The town hall’s current location on the east side of the island is regarded as unsuitable due to lack of lighting. Re-elected officials include Town Clerk Emma A. Drummond. Selectmen, Assessors, Overseers of Poor Russell C. Sturmer, Frank W. Rittall, and Otty Steen. Collector Ibra K. Lawrence. Treasurer Norman H. Drummond. Superintendent of Schools Stanwood C. Gilman. School Committee members Mrs. Eda M. Crosby, Norma H. Drummond, Marion Rittall. Constable Russell C. Sturmer. An appropriation of $2550 for schools was set, up $90 from last year, with $600 for highways and bridges and $300 for State Aid road construction.
Mrs. William A. Hill and daughter Mrs. Roland Haskell attended Parents Night at Portland Junior College on Monday evening. Hill's son William Hill Jr. is finishing his second year at the college.
Veterans in the 94th Legislature debated funding a veteran bonus with discord between VFW and American Legion plans. Spear proposed a one cent per copy newspaper tax, while others urged cautious funding and opposed gambling. Hunt safety bills and hunting license boards also drew attention as sessions considered restrictions and exams.
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