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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1954

Page

3

Phippsburg Meetings and Local Club Activities Noted

The May meeting night of the Phippsburg Christian Service Committee is set for May 12 at the Px Beach schoolhouse. A joint committee and canvass crew will hear budget plans for the upcoming year. Phippsburg P T A hosts Mrs Laurence Pe of Rockland next Thursday at River side hall with invited district members. Girl Scouts work on conservation badges while Small Point church kids enjoy art and cleanups. Family Night at Small Point Sunday school and a firehouse meeting prompt community turnout.

Phippsburg Christian Service Commmittes Ohan Px Beach Phippsburg P. T. A Laurence Pe Rockland Perry Winneganee Parker P.T.A Riverside Hall Philip Jacob Gordon Alert Lowell Gestrader Udelaisdell William Blaisdell Macy Whitehead Ida Nordland E Girl Scouts Stanwoo Gilman Small Point Bodwell Ae Hall Osea Ekey Dromore Grange Hall Hil Haske Meredith Pearson Mildred Rogers Sadie Hilton Eveline Beals Foods Addie Seavey Annette Skhofield William Heald Sagadahoc Pomona Promore Grange Host Grange Jodwell Grange Center Stanwood Gilman Bodwell Grange Hall Ralph Thomas Bath Memorial Hospital Truman Roberts, Jr Gundev Illiam Blaisdell Earl Harvey Brunswick Hospital Donald Morse Boston Louise Grath Sebasco Ordon Alden Portland Russell Merchnt Dudley Leavitt Bath Meadowbrook Mark Harrington Grace Trask Harry Gilmore Marilla Totman Carol Wyman Albert Cummins James L. Morse Albert Cook Yarmouth Raymond Wyman Small Pers Baporemorial Hospital William Perry Cora Campbell Herbert Taylor Falmouth Gordon Alden Charles L. Stevens Sarah Given Natalie Getchell Kenneth Alden Auburn Leonard Rainey Lineon Rainey Raymond’ Jackson Freeport Ssr Arthur Wallace Sebasto Office

Route 2og construction near Kovet Ersnige Hall advances

Work on Route 2og continues with Allen Construction of Gardiner contracted for $218,173. Completion is expected around July 1. The project includes a 20 foot wide surface with four foot shoulders while grading and preliminary work proceed near Grange.

Kovet Ersnige Uy Allen Construction ‘Company Gardiner Grange

Ramblers to Purchase Radios for Bath Hospice Benefit

The Ramblers announce a charity event at West Bath Grange to raise funds for a Bath hospice. They describe a farewell gathering and public entertainment with music and social-time. Proceeds will support the hospice care and related expenses.

Ramblers Gary Rifis Prey Maine Ramblers Bath Concest Gutien

Tuesday Night Women's Care Al Eyes Tand­ing

Quick dessert note suggests baking a white cake in two layers with drained fruit topping. OCR fragments mention Gruxhed Fancapple but lack clear context or names.

Local Club and Community Notes From Winnegance Area

Community gatherings include Sunday school led by Herbert Doughty and Mrs. Leston Harrin at the vestry with plans for May canvass. Missionary group met at the vestry, and budget discussions for next year were held with Mrs. Earl Lowell and Mrs. Clifford Pye. Numerous residents from Bath Augusta Popham Parker Head and Winnegance visitations, family celebrations, and out-of-town guests noted.

Herbert Doughty Leston Harinatend Earl Lowell Hallehea Parker Perry P. T. Ae Theippsburg P. A Riverside Belt John Rogers Walter Cushing Ronald Ndeau John W. Libby West Coast Augusta Ray Courian Jack Sweeney Medford Mass Alston Oliver Dorothy Stilphen Pittston Ae Jay Darling Lee Darling Leston Harrin Eeee Burnell Th. " Harington , Mrs. Earl Lowell Danes Rollins Poses University of Life Leston Harrington Bettugiep Jr Bath Clarence Skolperk Erkins Island Leston Rrington Fesc Witer Street Lowell Ey Isla A. Lowell Maine Maritime Cademy Bernhard Carlsson Die ‘Aland Abe Symone Harrington Harold Rogers Parker Head Virginia Lemont Bud ‘Watson F. A. Libby and Sons Popham Lewis Rockland John D. ‘Libby Bernardan Betty Anne Wyman William E. Hallett, Jr Frances Hoar Connie Hoar Leslie Logan East Boston Edward DeBery Claudia Hutchins Rollins Lloyd Rogers Winnegance Arthur Williams Winnégance Donald Lo S Sph Hasty William Mains West Bath

Commander and Mrs Imstro's Family to Arlington Stay

Commander and Mrs. David Imstro and children and Mrs. Armstrong with Mr Reinoehl of 854 Washington street leave Thursday for Arlington Virginia. They will reside there while Commander Armstrong is stationed with the U S Navy in Washington. For two years Mrs Armstrong and the children lived in Long Beach California during Commander Armstrong's sea duty in Korean waters.

David Imstro

Bay Point Residents and Visitors Gather on Weekend

Edward Hamilton, son of J J Hamilton delivery man for Oakhurst Dairy, burns knee in brush and remains at Bath Memorial hospital. Families from Somerville Auburn Lewiston Bath and Brunswick visit Bay Point cottages over the weekend as birthdays and social calls mark the stay.

Edward Hamilton J. J. Hamilton Oakhurst Dairy Bath Memorial Hospital M. Conley Leo Thomas Somerville Mass F. Dube Auburn Bay Point Leon Berry Harry Stone Lewiston Arthur Andrews Emery Rideout Billy Coombs Bath Dwight Bussy James Furvish Louisa Howard Brunswick Friay

Six driving cases heard in Bath Municipal Court

Judge Gardiner R. Deering presided over six driving cases in Bath Municipal Court. Howard S. Levin of Baltimore pleaded guilty to speeding 70 in a 45 zone on Route 196 at Topsham and paid 10 dollars plus 7.10 in costs. Darrell Kingsley of Fort Fairfield admitted speeding 70 on Route 201 at Topsham and paid 10 dollars plus 7.10 in costs. Robert J. Mellin of Melrose pleaded nolo contendere to 80 mph on Route 201 at Bowdoinham, fined 15 dollars and 7.30 costs. Chester E. Wallace of Bowdoinham pleaded innocent to failing to turn right of the middle on Route 125 at Bowdoinham and was found innocent. Winfred S. Dodge of Bowdoinham pleaded guilty to 70 mph on Route 201 at Topsham, fined 10 dollars and 10.10 costs, and posted 100 dollars bail for June term appeal. Kenneth D. Morrison of Falmouth pleaded innocent to passing with obstructed view on Route 201 at Topsham, found guilty, fined 10 dollars and 10.10 costs.

Gardiner R. Deering Howard S. Levin Baltimore Route 196 Topsham Levin Darrell Kingsley Fort Fairfield Robert J. Mellin Melrose Mass Nolo Contendre Bowdoinham Deering Chester E. Wallace Harold J. Rubin Bath Bowdoin Winfred S. Dodge Lynn Bussey Dodge Sagadahoc Kenneth D. Morrison Falmouth

Ground Observer Corps May Exercise Planned in Maine

A two day Ground Observer Corps exercise planned for the last two weeks of May will test the effectiveness of the network. Capt Ralph E Johnson Bangor Filter Center Detachment Commander announced the event to be ten simulated missions of 150 miles each with B29s flying 1000 to 5000 feet. Volunteers from Maine’s 302 GOC posts will report and plot plane movements as Bangor runs Northern Maine missions and Manchester Center oversees York and Cumberland counties.

Ground Observer Corps Ralph E. Johnson Bangor Maine GOC Manchester N. H York Cumberland County

Pejepscot Motors Marks First Anniversary

Pejepscot Motors of Brunswick celebrates its first anniversary this week. The Mercury dealer, located on Route 1 between College Town and Bath, began operations May 7 last year and reports a strong start in selling new Mercurys and used cars in Bath and surrounding areas. General manager Joseph D. Hickey credits a wide advertising push in the Bath Daily Times for much of the success. Ty Cobb is noted for his early hits and later years with the Athletics.

Pejepscot Motors Brunswik Brunswick College Town Bath Joseph D. Hickey Hickey Mercury Bath Daly Times

Popham Beach Weekend Social and Cottage Activity

Popham Circle hosted a successful covered dish supper at the schoolhouse chaired by Mrs. Spinney with Mrs. Gilmore as co chair. Out of state cottage owners are opening cottages for the season and local stores plan openings around Mother's Day. Numerous Bath and Augusta residents visited, with many families at area cottages and several trips from Maine and New Hampshire noted.

Popham Circle Fred H. Spinney Walter Gilmore

Retired Head of Decorative Arts at Boston Museum

Edwin J. Hipkiss retires after 35 years heading the Boston Museum of Fine Arts European and American decorative arts department. Richard B. K. McLanathan of Boston becomes associate curator as the department passes to him. Local notes mention a Dromore Extension meeting and community events in May including National Home Demonstration Week activities.

Boston Twin County Topsham Grange Hall Richard Schaper Bath Holland Dromore Helen DeBerg Gladys Dozois Olga Carlson Julia Dozois Ernest Woods Dix's Island George Stacey Portland E. P. Thomas Lester Oliver Spruceville M. F. Goodwin Wolfeboro N. H Donald Trask Robert F. Moore Ralph Seekins Martin F. Goodwin C. Harry Hannaford East Lynn Mass

Bath Iron Works Bowling Banquet Honors League Winners

The Bath Iron Works Recreation Association bowling banquet honored the Mens and Womens divisions. North Store won the Mens League with Albert Rea, Charles Rogers, Arthur Preney, Edward Jenks and Virgil Stevens. Navy placed second. Womens League champions were the Stenographer's team led by Barbara Preney. Individual awards went to Gerald McNeil, Albert Rea, Edward Jenks, Mary Deering, Marion Anderson, Dorothy Scott, and Helen Moses with several consolation and sweepstakes winners named.

Bath Iron Works Recreation Association Odd Fellows Hall John Preney North Store Albert Rea Charles Rogers Arthur Preney Edward Jenks Virgil Stevens Navy H. McEiman W. Drost B. Dutton L. Coombs M. Justice Stenograpper Barbara Preney Betty Parks Virginia Stackpole Helena Jenkins Gerald McNeil Harry Allen Mary Deering Marion Anderson Dorothy Scott Helen Moses B. Condon E. Gaudet Virginia Perry H. Goscord Christine Lorentsen Beth Iron Works Recreation Association Chris Lorentsen Bryce Dutton

Local residents share visits across small towns

Mrs Frank Young of Tenant's Harbor and Mrs Elmer Tibbets of Port Clyde visited the home of Mr and Mrs Edward P Thomas on Friday. Mr and Mrs Alden H Denham of Bath were weekend guests at the home of Mr and Mrs Lester Oliver in Spruceville. Land was an overnight guest of the Albert Gray family at Parker Head on Monday night.

Marius Page Donald Page Lincoln Anderson Bath Page Cottage Roland McIntosh Gail Linda Ida Oliver Marguerite McNulty James R. Walker McNulty Fred and Richard Hill Manchester N. H Augusta Popham Francis Hill Charles T. Jackson Hill Ralph One John Cassidy Francis Shaw Needham Mass Eni Carrier Auburn Gilbert Atwood John H. Mitchell Willard Oliver Oliver Arnold Schroeder Cheshire Minot Percy Alice Carol Joseph Schlick Marblehead F. H. Waterhouse Lewiston Hey St.etersburg Fla Warren White Nantasket White Spot Frank McCarthy West Hartford Conn Leon Fickett Doris Gilmore Alice Gullickson Everett I. W. Rainey Phippsburg Center Marguerite McNuly Frank Young Tenant's Harbor Elmer Tibbetts Port Clyde Edward P. Thomas Alden H. Denham Lester Oliver Spruceville Olga Carlson Dix's Island Albert Gray Parker Head

Annual meeting of Corliss Street Church held Monday evening

The Corliss Street Baptist church held its annual business meeting in the large vestry Monday with over 59 attendees. Reports from the clerk, treasurer, auditor, and various committees were read and accepted, followed by a covered dish supper served by the Free Will Workers and Philathea class.

Corliss Street Baptist Church Free Will Harold UL. Allen Jessie Norton Agatha Hatch Harold Walker Harold L. Allen Deaconate Communion Fund Silas Plant W. J. Inn Robert Milliken

Brotherhood and youth groups elect officers and report

Reports from Brotherhood Raymond Watson Free Will Workers and youth groups list officers elected including Mrs Jessie Norton clerk and Harold Walker auditor. William Paisley Jr leads Cub Pack and Boy Scout Troop 52. Sunday School posts filled by Foster Pratt superintendent and Donald Coombs assistant. Banquet at W J Inn followed by a parish mage sale planned with contacts for item collection. Sunshine basket honors a president’s daughter convalescing at Mercy Hospital Portland.

Jessie Norton Agatha Hatch Lillian Plant Harold Walker Silas Plant Louise Taylor Board of Deacons William Paisley, Jr Carroll Deering Isabelle Small Vivian Plant Alice Stilphen Marie Colby Georgiana Simonton Jean Norton Marilyn Dotter Isabelle Snall Harvid Brackett Estelle Mortor Foster Pratt Donald Coombs Lloyd Coombs Robert King, Jr Marie Berry A. Lincoln Anderson Guy *Wood Renee Mattory Zina Eaton Russell Heit, Jr J. Haviland Torrey Megs John Grindell Corald T. Page Popham Beach Anderson Edward J. Mann Mercy Hospial Portland

Central League Annual Banquet and Business Session

Forty three members of the League of Central church attended the annual banquet and business session. The event featured reports on church activities and planning for upcoming programs.

Central League The League of Central Church

Also Mentioned on This Page

Phippsburg West Bath Grange Senate Women’s Care Aleystanding Ars Venus J A M le Soule Meg Lupiter B. Wallace L. Vigne A. Lake Bath Court Ty Cobb Tigers Philadelphia Athletics George Barnes Bath Iron Works Cox B. I. W. Recreation Association Corliss Street Church Wiscasset Inn Ray York Determine Churchill Downs Andy Crevolin Hasseyampa Correlation Eddie Arcaro Goyardo
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