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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Mar 19, 1953

Page

3

Local election results and town notices emerge

Harold Campbell wins selectman spot with Harley Colby and Roy Farmer among top vote getters. Charles Sey leads tax and Samuel Sewall as treasurer roles. Town meeting adjourned after vote tally as discussions on road, school and budget committees continue amid rain washouts and store reopening plans. Personal items note residents’ travels, illness, and recoveries.

Ind Selectman Selectross Harold A. Campbell Earl B. Col. Carroll A. Curtis Ecman Harley J. Colby de Roy E. Farmer K. Char H Samuel J. Lew Charles S. Sey Amuel J. Sewall Frank Sadams Bland A. Brown Alton Ers Supereme School Committee Avam Delmas Leighton Budget Comntee William A. Bradford Stanton A. Sherman Iter Discus Os

Wiscasset Theatre Plans March Screenings and Stars

The Wiscasset Theatre announced upcoming programs for March 20 21 featuring Mr 880 in Something for the Birds with Patricia Neal and Victor Mature. A Sky Full of Moon starring Charleton Carpenter follows. Sunday March 22 presents Thunderbirds from Republic with John Derek and John Wayne Jr plus The Snows of Kilimanjaro in Technicolor with Hildegrad.

Wiscasset Theatre Mr. 880 Patricia Neal Victor Mature Charleton Carpenter Republic Thunderbirds

Legion Baseball Meeting Sunday Very Important

Bath s Junior Legion program needs new blood as old players age out. President Callan invites all to a 3 p.m. Sunday meeting at the Legion Home Washington Street to discuss rebuilding, funding, and securing the future of Bath-Woolwich Junior Legion baseball after a season that saw three state titles and a runner up finish.

Bath James P. Callan Bath- Woolwich American Legion ‘Boosters Club Legion Washington Street Maine England Morse High Callan Boosters Club Bath-Woolwich Junior Legion

Legion session discusses bugle and drum corps plans

Smith Tobey American Legion Post Junior Bugle and Drum Corps plans were debated at a Bath Legion meeting. A 32 piece unit with 16 bugles and 16 drums is proposed for ages 14 to 18, with no musical experience required. Ralph Clark and Rockland leaders outlined organization, funding, and training details. James R. Wilkins and Wilbur Ford were welcomed as members. The next post gathering is Sunday March 29 at 3 PM.

Smith-Tobey American Legion Post William Milliken Ralph Clark Rockland Clark William Griffith Robert Hutchinson The Post

Viking Captain Purchases Monroe Homestead At Round

George M. Lowden and Mrs. Lowden buy the Monroe homestead. Round moving of King’s crew from Richmond will not affect the Viking schedule, which will continue Bath service beginning June 28.

George M. Lowden Viking

Horsemen of the Pampas in Pete Smith Specialties

Pete Smith specialty and Universal Featurette present Horsemen of the Pampas. A short illustrated piece highlighting gaucho riders and dramatic scenes, billed as a humorously narrated travelogue with period photography and light commentary.

Pete Smith Horsemen of the

Woolwich PTA meeting highlights local service and travel woes

Busy session at Nequasset Central school as members discuss hot lunch plans for 1954, committee appointments for April 20, health department notes, and donations to the Red Cross. Guest speakers addressed Cub Scouts and teacher shortages, followed by a social hour and home baked refreshments.

Woolwich Pta Nequasset Central School Forrest Baker Charles Stepp Lemuel Preble Albert Temple Ralph Pitman William Fogg William J. Stevens Matthow Doak Lawrence Edwards Frank W. Sparks, Jr William Thornton John DeWitt Anthony Dodge Richard McElman Robert DeWick Department of Health and Welfare Red Cross Clinton I. Strout Baker Stewart McAllister Bath Boy Scout Catherine Conley Maine Teachers’ Association Maine Wallace Ham James Thorpe

Local residents and service members return home and move

Wiig is in Auburn as a performer and singer with a band. She plans to return to Arrowsic in early spring. Mrs Richard Kingsbury nee Beverly Smith moves to Arrowsic with her grandparents as her husband Sgt Kingsbury awaits discharge in June. Edward Carlton returns to Orono after a weekend with parents in Arrowsic, studying medicine. Fred L Baker stationed at Thule Greenland returns after furlough with Nequasset parents to finish six months enlistment. notes long polar day and night. Rev Daniel W Staffeld to preach at Moatsweag and Woolwich Center Baptist churches with life theme. Mrs Ethel Blake of Nequasset hospital patient. daughter Jean stays with Clyde Bailey. Blake presides Nequasset Auxiliary.

Wiig R. Nee Dean Auburn Arrowsic Richard Kingsbury Beverly Smith Clarence Carlton Sgt. Kingsbury Germany Edward Carlton University of Maine Orono Frank Carleton A.B Fred L. Baker Thurle Greenland Oe Clyde Baker Nequasset Fred Sho Morse High School Daniel W. Staffeld Tor Woolwich Moatsweag Baptist Church Woolwich Center Baptist Church Ethel Blake Bath Memorial Hospital Jean Clyde Bailey Blake

State Conference of D A R at Bangor

Mrs Lile Niles regent of Colonel Dummer Sewall Chapter D A R asks members to notify her or Mrs Bernice McGlinchy if attending the annual state conference in Bangor March 24 and 25 Reservations must be in Bangor by March 20 This 55th conference will be at First Methodist Church Pine Street by invitation of Frances Dighton Williams Chapter Gov Burton M Cross and Mrs Cross are special guests A reception honoring the state regent will be at the Bangor House at 630 with national and honorary state officers in attendance Dinner will follow A memorial service by Laura M Carpenter state chaplain is set for 430 Tuesday A pre conference Past State Officers club meeting with luncheon precedes it All past and present officers are invited Several members plan to attend.

Lile Niles Colonel Dummer Sewall Bernice McGlinchy Bangor First Methodist Church Pine Street Frances Dighton Williams Ashmead White Augusta State Bangor House Dummer Sewall

Former Bath Girl Becomes a Bride

Miss Jeanne D arc Bergeron daughter of Mr and Mrs Alonzo L Bergeron of North Tonawanda New York formerly of 160 Middle Street became the bride of Pvt Daniel G Belanger US Army son of Mr and Mrs John Belanger of 68 Richardson Street on Saturday morning at 9 am at Ascension Roman Catholic church North Tonawanda. The ceremony was followed by a wedding breakfast. The couple plan part of their wedding trip in Bath.

Jeanne D’arc Bergeron Alonzo L. Bergeron North Tonawanda N. Y Middle Street Daniel G. Belanger U. S. Army John Belanger Richardson Street Ascension Roman Catholic Church New York Bath Pvt Belanger Morse High School Army Camp Breckenridge

Williams Family Guests At Fisher Home In Park Street

Mr. and Mrs. Elliot Williams and son Danny visited Mr. Williams sister, Mrs. Alonzo G. Fisher, and husband in Park Street along with Mrs. Williams mother Mrs. Daniel Clements of Vassalboro and Mrs. Joseph Bragg of Richmond for a Sunday gathering in the Fisher residence.

Elliot Williams Danny Williams Daniel Clements Vassalboro Joseph Bragg Richmond Alonzo G. Fisher Park Street

Harvesters 4-H club plans party and 4-H fund

West Bath community notes detail the Harvesters 4-H club meeting at Littlefield schoolhouse. Bonnie Belanger and Judith Ashe were named secretary and monitor, a $5 purse donation to LFYE, and a party for Miss Erma Barnford on April 4 at Crowley Grange Hall before her study abroad. Numerous members, visitors, refreshments, and prize winners noted.

Harvesters 4-H Littlefield Bonnie Belanger Secre Bethel Estes Judith Ashe Monitor Lf.f.y.e Erma Barnford Crowley Grange Hall 4- H Peter Isco Mabel Judy Ashe Beverley Clarerice Freddy Pecci Rita Pantoni Pauline Belanger Clarence Pecci Mabel Ashe West Bath G. Carlton Ernest Rose Phyllis Bennett Fred Bubier Virginia Ambrose Marjorie Bailey Frances Grover Betty Goodell Betty Cilley Eunice Fitzgerald Louise Purday Emma Babine Betty Comeau Lena Dauphin Eva Kenney Francena Pecci Emily Reno Lillian Rose Elizabeth Reno Demorise Swain Eunice Coombs Reta LaFrance Louise Purdy Fitzgerald Bath Edward Kenney Robert Thompson Debby Bridgeport Reginald Farnham Carleton Stover Courtney Stover Carl Robinson Charles David Ring Joan Nancy Lou Ring Myles Willey Waterville Roy Lutz Sandra Carroll Wing Burton Wing Portland Robert Ronald Wing Cleve Wing Percy Miller Russell Kenney Elmer Blake Bainbridge, Md

Student and friend return to studies after weekend visit

John P. Bowie a Burdette Basin College student and his friend Gordon Skadra of Watervliet New York who attends Northeastern University returned to Boston Monday to resume their studies after a weekend visit with Mr and Mrs John F Wie of 24 Park Street.

John P. Bowie Burdette Basin College Gordon Skadra Watervliet N. Y Northeastern University Boston Bowile Ints John F. Wie Park Street

Maine Maritime Ship Welcomed At Miami Visit

The Maine Maritime Academy training ship Empire State was welcome in Miami by the University of Miami Propeller Club and city officials. Midshipmen toured university facilities, a baseball game was planned, and a charity ball was arranged. The ship’s voyage continues to Portland for a four day stay and a 48 hour leave for midshipmen before arriving at Castine.

Maine Maritime Academy Empire State Miami University of Miami Midshipmen University Galveston Florida Keys Portland Propellor Club Port of Portland Board of Trustees Castine

Girl Scout Troops Hold Birthday Celebration and Sessions

Scouting notes from Troop 13 Brownies report invitations for a Girl Scout birthday celebration given to parents. Donned visitors included Karen Ricker and Donna Swain. Cookies discussion scheduled for April first. Peter Pan Brownies Troop 11 met at Grace church parish house led by Mrs. John Keegan Jr. and assisted by Mrs. Edwin Scammon. Patrols prepared a hospital nursery scrapbook and planned continued photo collection.

Joyce Wetherington Donna Swain Karen Ricker Russell Kenney Sheredith Waters Grace Church Parish House John Keegan Edwin Scammon Nancy Bruce Scammon

Drunken Driving Costs Bath Motorist in Court

Laura M. Brewer of Bath pleaded guilty to driving under the influence in Bath Municipal Court. Judge Deering imposed a $100 fine plus $4.70 in costs, paid. Arrested early Tuesday on Leeman Highway by Bath Police Officer Babine. Brunswick’s Donald Coulombe paid $25 and $10 costs on a reckless driving charge. Cary Wallace of Phippsburg had a recenne charge continued to March 27 after his car allegedly struck Clifton Holbrook, a 15 year old boy, near Pitch Pine Hill.

Laura M. Brewer Bath Gardiner R. Deering Leeman Highway Joseph Babine Donald Coulombe Brunswick William Knox Cary Wallace Phippsburg Wallace Clifton Holbrook Pitch Pine Hill

Austins Visit Linwood Boardman in Falmouth

Mr and Mrs Walter Austin of Falmouth Foreside were weekend guests of Mrs Austin's sister Linwood Boardman on Meadow Way. The Austins have just learned their daughter Ann, a university junior, has been named to the ...

Walter Austin Falmouth

Red Cross 1953 Drive Urges Public Support and Duty

The 1953 Red Cross campaign emphasizes year round service expansion to meet rising calls for help. Hollywood figures like Bob Hope and Judy Garland join the drive, urging Americans to contribute to blood programs, disaster aid, and long term rehabilitation while supporting training in first aid and water safety.

Red Cross Bob Hope Bing Crosby Judy Garland Jane Russell Paul Douglas Keenan Wynn Claire Trevor Gordon MacRae Phil Harris Alice Faye

Bath Municipal Court arraigns trio on drunkenness charges

Two Bath women and a man were arraigned in Bath Municipal Court on drunkenness charges. The two women, first offenders, had their cases placed on file by Judge Gardiner R. Deering. The man paid a $5 fine plus $5.15 in costs.

Bath Bath Municipal Court Gardiner R. Deering

Nonstandard growth rings in tropical fevergreens

Some fevergreen trees do not display annual growth rings when trunk cross-sections are examined, unlike most temperate species. This anomaly suggests different growth patterns or environmental responses in tropical species.

Bath Bus Party to Flower Show

Bath residents joined a fleet of travelers to the annual flower show aboard a Bath bus driven by Manley Bowers. The outing included riders from West Bath Brunswick and Pemaquid with singing en route and a rain drenched return. Passengers listed include Marie Hamblett Senesta Ham Fred Higgins Clyde Lake Elizabeth Burden Eugene Hart Avadna Drake Harriet Green Lillian Duntonm Gilley James C Nicholas Micalas Anastasia and Judy Legard.

Bath West Bath Brunswick Pemaquid Manley Bowers Marie Hamblett Senesta Ham Marie B. Hamblett Fred Higgins Clyde Lake Elizabeth Burden Eugene Hart Avadna Drake Harriet Green Lillian Duntonm Mr Gilley James H. C Nicholas Micalas Anastasia Judy Legard

Meany Bath Collars Flood Brings Sewer Calls Citywide

Heavy rains Sunday night and Monday morning flooded basements across the city. Fire Chief Richard Frates reported at least 15 calls to empty waterlogged spaces with depths from two inches to over a foot. Water cascaded down hills near High street and Lemont, flooding highways as the two sewers found by the highway department became overwhelmed by debris and heavy flow.

Richard Frates High Street Lemont Highway Department

Mrs Weston of Bath Enjoys Pleasant Winter Season Abroad

Mrs. Alice Weston of Bath writes from St. Petersburg Florida that she had a very pleasant season employed there for the winter and expects to return home about May. She mentions good experiences and looks forward to reunion with relatives.

Alice Weston Bath St. Petersburg Fla

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