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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1949
Page
3
Phippsburg residents report moose wandering near Sen Senators Edge Small Point and along lower Popham road. Sightings occur at dawn and dusk with trees stripped in swamps. Banquet at Dromore grange hall hosted 170 attendees chaired by Mrs. Truman Roberts.
Mrs. Laura Cuttings spent the weekend at Meadow brook cabin while the Pelletier brothers of Topsham worked at their Meadow brook cottage. Chester King completed a foundation at his cottage. Grace and Bessie Dickinson attended a Korn Temple Chanters concert in Bath. Mrs. Toas and brother Bernard Bristol traveled in Riverside, R. L., and DAR delegate Mrs. Toas attended the Continental Congress in Washington. Snipe and Haley couples from Topsham joined Meadowbrook visitors.
Complaints report youths tossing rocks from the fill into Winneyance Lake using the water as targets. Rocks line the fill to shield the roadbed and may vanish quickly. Officials warn of court action and have notified State and Bath police to monitor the area.
Hermie Freeman welterweight champion meets ex-New England lightweight champ Tommy Greb in Bangor City Auditorium Friday at 9 p.m. Greb won a decision over Freeman in Lewiston on May 9. Freeman aims for 136 pounds, Greb at 137, with the bout likely to decide Freeman's future as a title contender.
Guest officers filled chairs at a West Bath grange event with readings and sketches by local members and a Honey Moon Is Over coming June 3. A record 50 grangers attended church for Go to Church Sunday, with final plans for the May ball and Men's Night noted. Arthur Nickels returned from Winter Park, Florida.
Parker Head grange hall hosted attendees from Parker Head and surrounding areas for a spring banquet and program with over 170 guests. The Parker Head PTA plans a May 26 spelling match at the vestry and a 3 p.m. union church service at Parker Head church with Rev. Laforest Hodgkins of Bath as speaker. Personal notes recount varied visits, guests, and moves in the community as students prepare for graduation at Phippsburg Center with Mr. Harrington and Miss Kraft among speakers and honors for the class of 1960.
Fred Spinney opened his store and lunchroom at the summer location on Saturday as the season brings more cottages for rent. About 195 attended the evening at Dromore Grange with Mrs Ernest Oliver and daughters Margaret and Edith among guests. Coast Guard search aided Bath men missing since Friday after leaving for downstream in a small power boat. Various locals and visitors from Bath Lewiston Portland Winnegance and Boothbay Harbor summered in the area and attended church and social events over the weekend.
At the 60th annual Sagadahoc county WCTU convention in Lisbon Falls Doris Thistle of Phippsburg was elected county president for a third year. Theresa Hill of Middle Street and Mabel Paquet of Russell Street were re elected as recording and corresponding secretaries. New appointees included Rosamond McGuiggan directing Scientific Temperance Instruction and Margaret Hanscom directing Iota Sigma. Lillian Hume was named Christian Citizenship director, with Hill Paquet and Meretta Watsor in Institutes. Rev Charles R Sims led the afternoon devotional. Other speakers included Augusta K Christe of Presque Isle and Wynnefred Shepard of Richmond.
Madelyn Holbrook and Cary Wallace lead a Cen ter group of students including Pauline Seavey Noreen O Callaghan Annie Wallace Philip Wis man Sarah Gilliam LaFayette Wallace and Sarah Alexander alongside Sebasco participants Mrs Lyman Barbour in charge of music Mrs Wibur Casey programs Mrs Ellery Whittemore church decor and Miss Nellie Davis motto and diplomas. Students wear white or pastel street dresses and boys in school clothes. Dates 23 31 and June 6 noted with Elmer Hilton and wife visiting Parker Head School and Hilton repairing the boys basement. Stanford achievement tests given to grades two through seven last Wednesday.
Webelos badges were awarded to Richard Crabtree and Clifton Ives at the Cub Pack 57 monthly meeting in Beacon Street vestry. Archie Wishart conducted the graduation, with awards for den chiefs and pins for den mothers. Wolf, Lions, and Arrow points were presented along with certificates. a game period followed led by Mrs Briggs and Fred Fox. The next meeting is the annual June picnic.
The Kors Temple Chanters under Erle B. Renwick presented a superb vesper program at Winter Street Congregational in Bath. Shrine members in uniform, Bath Shrine club ushers, and Kern Temple Legion of Honor supported by the Fireside club. Mrs. Carl E. Albee presided, Leo K. Andrews accompanied. audience praised the event and hopes for another in Bath.
Four contestants remain in the running for the Shrine Vespers queen title after four days of voting at the Community Center. Katherine Frates Jean Bergeron Mary Callen and June Gil lead with backers and campaign teams pushing strong support ahead of the May 27 coronation dance. Advance ticket sales begin Wednesday with fifty votes tied to each ticket as Bob Werren's orchestra plans a festive coronation.
Nancy Nadine Newell celebrated her third birthday Friday at home with family and friends. A large decorated cake topped the refreshment table as guests arrived. attendees included Denes Lider Susan Anan and others. Gifts were opened for joy and parade of well wishers followed the Memorial event.
Mr and Mrs John A Witham of 30 Highland Street announce the engagement of their daughter Lillian Aunty Poto to Richard Harry Fiesnas.
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