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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1951
Page
1
A Methodist bishop who travels Africa’s Livingstone routes will speak at the Board of Missions anniversary at Wesley Methodist church on May 10. Bishop Booth, a noted missionary and leader, oversees Congo and Southern Africa missions with thousands of congregations and schools.
The Cancer Crusade volunteers for Bath list district committees led by Mrs. Edward B. Hamblett with captains and co chairmen in Winnegance Ward 1 Ward 7 Ward 3 Ward 4 Ward 5 Ward 6 Ward 7 Lambert Park and Hyde Park Terrace. The April drive aims to raise funds for cancer research in a community effort.
City hall rang the Paul Revere bell at noon and whistles sounded at industrial plants for Loyalty Day observances. Sponsored by the Veterans of Foreign Wars the day promotes flag display and pledge renewal while noting a lack of nationwide Communist demonstrations.
Mr and Mrs Everett Green celebrated a golden wedding at Bath after marrying April 27 1901 in Bath Their eight children survived except one Everett Jr who died in 1939 The couple both served at Corliss Street Baptist church He retired after 35 years with Bath Fire Department and their son Millard now drives Engine No 2 The anniversary was marked by a decorated cake gifts and congratulatory messages from family and friends The Greens also observed birthdays with Mr Green turning 71 in February and Mrs Green 69 in July
The Most Worshipful Grand Master of Maine F and A M M W Erwin E J Lander of Augusta will attend the Winter Street Congregational church service at 10 30 Sunday morning accompanied by Grand Lodge officers. Lander, elected May 1950, presides this week in Portland and is expected to be reelected. He has 25 years in Masonry and has served as stenographic reporter for Maine Public Utilities and as court stenographer for Maine courts. A warm welcome is planned. Also, Miss Cynthia Moses, president of the class at New England Baptist Hospital School of Nursing, will graduate 60 nurses Friday night at First Baptist Church in Newton. Miss Moses is the daughter of Mrs. Cynthia Moses of 53 Corliss Street.
About 1,200 licensed fishermen and hunters in Bath are urged to join the Sagadahoc Red, Gun & Skeet Association Inc. President Nick Mihalos says strength in numbers will give the group influence with the State Legislature and Inland Fish and Game. He notes membership growth but says it remains far below what is needed and calls for more volunteers to finish the new North Bath clubhouse. He also discusses duck season plans and a May 26 meeting in Augusta to decide between straight and split seasons.
William Turpie of Hyde Windlass Co spoke at the Rotary luncheon about the apprentice system and selecting youths for life work. He noted state and federal labor interest, the Maine Council ties to the federal Labor Department, and Hyde Windlass’s long running program since 1880 with 70 apprentices.
Commander Nelson F. Foss of Dyer- Flaherty Post spoke at Morse High School urging loyalty on Loyalty Day May 1. He warned of communist threats, urged flag display at homes and businesses, and stressed understanding the Constitution and democratic rights.
The Colonel Dummer Sewall chapter of the D A R held its May meeting at Central church. Officers for 1951 1952 were elected and installed by Mrs. Mary P. Hall. Grace Carroll reported on Washington Congress and General MacArthur. An upcoming June 5 picnic and Flag Day program were announced.
About 125 youngsters mostly high school students paraded through the Bath business district to City hall and the Community Center to protest the closing of the Bath Community Center and to demand retaining William E. Milliken as director. They carried placards and were promised a council hearing next Wednesday as city officials study recreation ordinances and funding shifts.
Mr. and Mrs. Chester H. Totman of 424 Washington street marked their 54th wedding anniversary with a train trip to Gardiner and a dinner hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Edward York. Totman, formerly a gardener and later an outside machinist, served in World War II and now gardens at home. Their family includes three daughters, two of whom reside nearby, and Mrs. Totman retains strong ties to local groups and the Advent church in Richmond.
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