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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1952
Page
9
Hassen Guyta is reported living in the Pearby suburb according to local records. The note confirms residence details and points to a neighborhood context in the area.
The text describes tides washing debris across the shore and mentions Bath residents, including Roger Oliver, Miss Cayle Oliver, Mrs. Ida Oliver, and Delia tother, visiting at various homes on the Popham road area after a storm. It notes guests and seaside stays as the week passes.
Monday night at Bristol High School a club meeting featured a speaker who discussed her trip to England Scotland and France. She described education work at Oxford University and in pictures with many souvenirs to illustrate the talk.
George F. Dole, a Yale senior from 887, won the two mile race at Cambridge beating competitors. The event highlighted Dole’s endurance and reflected strong performance by Yale athletes.
A fragment notes discussion of ancient Chinese warfare concepts linked to the era A D, with no further detail available.
The Thespians closed their year with Two Blind Mice at Morse auditorium drawing about 700 fans. Nathan Watson led as lead reporter with lively stage antics while Janice Knight complemented him with a strong performance. Adele Hoebel and Catharine Legard as the two blind mice drew special notice for professional mannerisms.
The Maine Department of Health and Welfare for the week ending May 3 lists eight German measles cases in Bath with one additional case in West Bath and one in Bowdoinham.
Mrs. Lena Levine of Portland paid a $10 fine and $6.30 costs after pleading guilty to a speeding charge. fine suspended on payment of costs. She was apprehended by State Trooper George C. Buzzell on Route 196 Tops ham on April 28. Roland W. McKay of Topsham paid $5 costs after pleading guilty to failing to turn right for oncoming traffic, arrested by Trooper Buzzell on May 6. Orville Davis of 24 Drummond Street paid $10 fine and $4.70 costs for operating a vehicle without a license. another charge of driving without a inspection sticker placed on file. Davis was arrested in West Bath on May 4 with Sgt. Roger Whitmore. A Bath man paid a $5 fine and costs after pleading guilty to an intoxication charge. Perley E. Hood of Portland, charged with digging blood worms without a town license, acted as his own counsel, pleaded innocent, and was found guilty, fined $10 and $4.70 costs. Hood appealed to the June term with $100 sureties. Hood was apprehended in Georgetown by Warden Swansea G. Burns on May 5. complainant was Warden Burns.
Members and friends of North Center P T A are thrilled that Mrs. John Wakefield’s scrapbook won first prize at the State P T A convention in Portland. The work is praised for display, art, and originality in capturing the association’s year. North Center scrapbooks have won three straight years.
Mrs. took first place last year at the convention where her book earned state wide acclaim. She tied for first place in a free age category and this recognition followed the year’s events.
In observance of May cleanup Maine's State Highway Maintenance divides 2200 truckloads of litter from 9467 miles of roads. During cleanup week 400 highway patrol crews haul rubbish, averaging 47 miles per crew, at an estimated cost of $30,000. Crews will keep sections clear for the rest of the summer.
Richard J. Schaper of Bath heads the conference with Rev. Ruth Paris as leader. Alternates include Rev. Sorensen Scarborough and James L. Lancaster Bar Rev. Charles A. Watkins ton, Rev. Andrew Banning Ban gor. Committee chairs named for Social Action Temperance Rural Churchman and Ministerial Fellowship Fund. A $100,000 missionary giving goal was set for loan funds to aid families and new buildings.
The document notes a manager's jurisdiction and a review of a street situation. It claims removing meters would create hardship for Mr. Katz and urges meters to remain in their current arena location. Harry E. Ring signs as Acting City official.
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