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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1952

Page

2

Local Community Notes Include Fire, Meetings, and Services

A small brush fire on Truman Roberts’ Ashdale road was controlled by the department after starting from burned debris. Union 48 School elected B. B. as airman and local events include Rural Conference at Bodwell range hall, River de hall improvements, and youth committee planning sessions. Rev. Charles Stevens led services at 11 a.m. at Point with next week’s schedule, while Girl Scouts and Brownies adjust due to illness and a planned hike to Hman’s Beach may shift to Saturday. Officers for the May P T A will be elected at Riverside hall, and Joe Bennett of Rome, N Y, arrived to begin the summer period.

Union 48 Yietes R. B Truman _ Roberts Roperty Ashdale Eees Bodwell Range Hall Small Point Ruralia Conference Ily Gilman Earle O Dwell Grange Withaurice Mblair Thryn Alexander Billy Bleailly Gilman Orville Losier Itian Service Committee Rock Garden Inn Hman’s Beach Bod- Il Grange

Local School News and Community Notices Highlight May Basket Gift

The Wyman children recovered from German measles and Diana Hamel returned to class this week. Mrs. J. K. Bowker opened Meadowbrook home for summer. Marion Pagurko of Bath passed away Sunday at the J L Morse residence. Mrs. George Larrabee broke her wrist. Scout Troop meeting featured Marlene as a representative. Mrs. Leslie and William Hodgkins visited Donald Logan's on Friday. Small Point School pupils presented teacher Mary Whittemore with a May basket as she returns from illness to teach again.

Wad Ae Sa Lene Hamel Diana Mix Arlene Hamel William Blaisdell Wyman Ter J. K. Bowker Meadowbrook Theummer Marion Pagurko Bath J. L. J. L. Morses George Larrabee Marlene Leslie William Hodgkins East Boston Donald Logan Small Point Mary Whittemore Whittemore Frank McEachern Bath and Parker Head Jenee Rollins Hockomock Council Earl Lowell J Herbert Bassett University of Life Leston Harrington Bath Memorial Hospital Clarence Skelfield Topsham Harold Seavey Squirrel Point Leonard Turner Portland Ronald Turner Yarmouth Russell Turner Dudley Barkalow Harold Barkalow Turner McCarty Worcester Mass Alan Williams Charles Blaisdell Blaisdell Dave Tahamont Lewis Lowell Beverly Moore Mertie Sheperd Brunswick Merrill Turner Washington Lewiston Lowells Cooper’s Mills Levi Brann Peter Bush,Jr Eugene Ross George Wilson Sebasco W. A. Lowell Earl Lowell Suny Joyce Gray Sandra Mank Manks Albert Gray Massachusetts Bernhard Carlsson Dix Island Grays Mary McKenzie Ie McEachern Roxbury Ramon Hamel J George Woodward

Annual Meeting Set For Monday Evening

Miss Kathryn Lenfest financial secretary Malcolm Moore chair man of devotions missions and music committee Mrs Doris Wanser Evangelistic committee Malcolm as Fellowship committee Mrs Virginia Kenney Benevolence and Membership committee Mrs Iris Moore publicity Harold Ricker ushers Norman Kenney Lewis Gomez pianist Mrs Gwendolyn Dutton assistant pianist Miss Kathryn Lenfest librarian Norman Kenney superintendent of subscriptions to the Conquest magazine Miss Dolores Wanser

Kathryn Lenfest Malcolm Moore Doris Wanser Malcolm Virginia Kenney Iris Moore Harold Ricker Norman Kenney Lewis Gomez Gwendolyn Dutton Conquest Dolores Wanser

Sewall Chapter Annual Meeting Receives Floral Display

A Sewall Chapter gathering featured tulips jonquils and tall candles on a lace cloth. Miss Elwina Durgin poured as hostesses Mrs Mary Powers Mrs Bernice Bailey Mrs Burnette Wallace Mrs Edna Jaques Miss Elwina Durgin Miss Almena Jaques assisted by Mrs Maud Reed Mrs Catherine Baird and Mrs Ethel Bailey served refreshments.

Elwina Durgin Mary Powers Bernice Bailey Burnette Wallace Edna Jaques Almena Jaques Maud Reed Catherine Baird Ethel Bailey

Conference Opens with Mission Focus on New England Campus

The conference begins with a focused opening addressing our mission on the New England campus. Last minute business and adaptations of resolutions are noted as the program unfolds.

New England

Helping Hand Club Meets in West Bath May 1

The Helping Hand club gathered May 1 at Mrs. John E. Belanger's home in West Bath with Vice President Mrs. Emile Cyr leading the meeting. A gift was sent to a member's husband in hospital. Special prize awarded to Mrs. Cyr. Sewing for the club sale underway. Mrs. Harriet Bergeron celebrated her birthday after illness kept her away for weeks.

John E. Belanger West Bath Emile Cyr Cyr Harvery Bergeron

Parker Head Community News Highlights

Parker Head residents host dinner in honor of a son’s return to U S Navy duty. Local updates include cemetery association meeting set for May 14, road work, May 9 food sale for a class trip, school tests, field trip to granite ledges, and a church guest speaker. Numerous visits from Bath, Brunswick, and surrounding towns noted.

Frances Hoar Frances Morong Francis Lander Elizabeth Wyman Bernard Wyman Harold Barkalow Walter Cushing Lucy Bernier Beatrice Denningham John W. Libby Lisbon Falls Parker Head U. S.navy J. W. Libby F. A. Libby Arthur Lear Libby Boston Frank McEachern Frank and Sharron Russell Turner Rusty Robby Cash Connie Hoar Eugene Harrington Hillside Cemetery Four Corners Schoolhouse Hill Granite Ledges Wheeler Brunswick Parker Head Baptist Church Reginald Gordon

Tulane star Eddie Price tops yardage in two seasons

Eddie Price gained over 1 100 yards in each of his last two seasons as backfield ace for Tulane University. Hal Laycoe is the only player National Hockey League to wear.

Eddie Price Tulane University Hal Laycoe National Hockey League

Pre-nuptial Party for Miss Eva Wight in Bangor Area

Nurses and office staff at Memorial hospital hosted a pre nuptial party at Mrs. Joseph Cross home 144 North Street for Miss Eva Wight who will wed Boyd Bowden of South Penobscot later this month. Wight a Maine General Hospital School of Nursing graduate works at Memorial hospital. Bowden a U S Navy veteran and Coyne Electrical School Boston graduate is an electrician at Bath Iron Works. Guests included Louise Rogers Henrietta Bonney Florence Campbell and many others.

Memorial Hospital Joseph Cross North Street Eva Wight Boyd Bowden South Penobscot Miss Wight Maine General Hospital School of Nursing Portland Louise Wight Bowden Merle Bowden U. S. Navy Coyne Electrical School Boston Bath Iron Works Corp Louise Rogers Henrietta Bonney Florence Campbell Gertrude Freeman Louise Thornton Kay Wonsor Eva Powers Maude Greenleaf Margaret Beck Bernice Powers Evelyn King Doris Bailey Ruth Simonton Belva Fullerton Constance Allen Nellie McCabe Helen Higgins Edith Rich Marion Perkins Helen McPhee Bernice Brown Ruth C. Hutchins Marguerite Pagurko Gardiner R. Deering

Dr James Tupper's Atlantic log raft voyage tale

A Newfoundland rumor recounts Dr James Tupper's plan to float a 1000 ton raft of axe hewn timbers from Bath Maine to England in 1791. The Experiment sailed from Bath but was wrecked by a Grand Banks storm after crew trouble and ashore near Newfoundland.

James Tupper Bath England St. John’s Newfoundland Tupper Maine Grand Banks Atlantic

WAC Arlene Davis Aids General At SHAPE Headquarters

The article notes Sfc Arlene Davis a WAC attached to SHAPE who assists the General by answering his mail and has served in the Far East. It mentions her posting soon after he assumed command in January 1951 and references her wartime service locations. Various Bath area visits and social notes follow, listing neighbors and acquaintances.

Oathy Ee WAC Arlene Davis Sfc Far East J. W. Gilman Ashdale Eele Crnie J. C. Perkins Jane Aintley W. Perkins Charles Small Auburn Atkins Bay J. Dwight Kinmouth Walter E. Sprague Hackensack N. J J. Haviland Torrey Bath Margaret Edith Oliver Marguerite McNulty Ernest Oliver Carl Bickford Bruce West Bowdoin Donald W. Small Willard Roger Oliver Susie Spinney Philip Darling Joseph C. Perkins Leon Fickett Walter Prosseter Frank Irving William H. Stone Biddeford James R. Walker Medford Mass Nancy Welch Fred Spinney Clifton Stanley Gardiner Harvey Chubbuck Woolwich Judy Winnegance J. Clarence Perkins Guy Crowley Florence Rollins Parker Head

Local Social Roundup From Bath Area

Ernest Wood of Bath visited his cottage at Little Coxs Head last week. Mrs. Elmer Tibbetts of Port called on Mr. and Mrs. Edward P. Thomas. Mrs. Olga Carlson of Dix Island stopped by Parker Head en route to Bath. Edwin Hill of Winnyance and Dr. Earle B Perkins of Cranberry Point visited relatives. Mr. and Mrs. E P Thomas and Mrs. Julia Dozois, plus Mrs. Walter Clouse of Waldoboro, were callers.

Ernest Wood Bath Little Cox’s Head Elmer Tibbetts Port Edward P. Thomas Olga Carlson Dix's Island Gilbert Gray Parker Head George Stacy Edwin Hill Winneyance Frederick Thomas Riverside Hall E. P. Thomas Stanton C. Dozois Julia B. Dozois L. H. Carlisle Walter Clouse Waldoboro Cranberry Point Edith Perkins Albion H. Johnson, Jr Dix’s Island New Bed

Visit Ended Tuesday For Mr and Mrs William Brookline

A week long visit concluded Tuesday with Mr and Mrs William returning to Brookline Massachusetts after hosting Mr Bery during the stay.

William Brookline Mass Bery

Bathman Elected Commander of the Maine V F W

The Veterans of Foreign Wars district met over the weekend electing Bathman as commander at the American Legion hall. The Ladies Auxiliary also chose new officers. The delegation formed at the post home at noon Sunday and marched through downtown High Street back to the post.

Colonial Club Golf League Opens Soon at Bath Country Club

The Colonial Club Golf League will start on May 14 at Bath Country Club with Paul Holmsen serving as official scorekeeper. Teams listed include Greenways, Silver Dukes, Notches, Top Flites, Fairways, and Titleist with numerous players across each squad.

Colonial Club Golf League Bath Country Club Paul Holmsen Greenways L. Buck B. Sabo M_ Mitchell R. Glynn G. Barker D. Scully Caps H. Mayo F_ Engert

Central Ladies' Aid Presents Singing and Piano Display

Central Ladies Aid offered a program of songs with a piano accompaniment by a member. Tables featured spring flower centerpieces. The group plans a wage sale later this month to benefit the Sunday school.

Supreme Court Appeal Noted in Local Case

A defendant appeals to the Supreme Court while sureties secure his appearance. Patrolman Newell is referenced in connection with the case. On the first charge a $100 fine and $10.24 costs were ordered. a $5 fine and $6 costs were imposed after pleading guilty to another count.

Newell Iing A

Birthday party held at Graffam address

A birthday gathering took place Saturday afternoon at Paula Lessard home 16 Noble Avenue Graffam and June Lessard. Diana Lewis won the peanut hunt in the party games.

Paula Lessard Noble Avenue Graffam June Lessard Diana Lewis

Marriage Intentions for Miss Saunders Include Phil Rizzuto

Miss Lillian R. Saunders daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank S Saunders of 197 Center announces plans to wed Phil Rizzuto shortstop for the New York Yankees and noted as most valuable player in the American League. She is described as refraining from hard liquor and smoking.

Lillian R. Saunders Frank S. Saunders Center Free Phil Rizzuto New York Yankees

Railroad Transport Tops One Billion Dollars Annually

The report shows railroad transportation generating over one billion dollars in annual revenue. It highlights the scale of freight and passenger movement and the sector's economic impact on national commerce.

Cocoa Beans Turn Brown After Opening Pods

When pods are first cut open, cocoa beans appear white and then quickly brown. The rapid color change indicates the start of fermentation and development of cocoa flavor as beans are processed.

Population growth and Hanoi as a French center

The text notes U S population rising to 36 638 000 households from 21 748 000 and mentions Hanoi in Indochina as a center of French civilization in the Far East.

United States Hanoi Indochina

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Prrppsberg Sewall Helping Hand Club Steak House Inn The Wiscasset Merrymakers of Fun Mr. Swett — Master of Ceremonies Dianna Dare Jack Jennings and the Townsmen Parker Bath Panera Miss Eva Wight Great Bear Lake Great Lake Michigan Cox Bathman Maine V. F. W E. Toothaker A. M. Main, Jr E. Guild P. Wilson E. Kinder J. C=verly Gallagher, F. Holmgren E. Oliver R. Paquin P. Holmsen E. Wade R. Young R. Hersom J. Mc Cole D. Mullin C. Pye H. Cramer Central Ladies’ Aid Supreme Court Legion Post Harrison Forman Apberer Has Beck Ballantine Ballantine & Sons Newark, N. J
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