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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1952

Page

6

Retiring Bath School Teachers Honored On Tuesday

Bath club members honored three retiring teachers at a Tuesday gathering. Superintendent L. R. Addison and Mrs. Addison presented gifts to Miss Fisher Mrs. Horne and Miss Conley. State officials offered praise for their decades of service and influence on Bath schools.

Bath Bowen R. Addison Russell America Ganssben New Ee State Board of Education Joseph I. Smith State Commissioner of Education Harland A. Ladd Bath Schools Addison Bath Teachers’ Club F. Fisher L. Serene Ant Daeeeots Toacheeseink Ragin Depactanent Pp Badass

First Whiting of the Season Processed

May 12 the first whiting of the season is processed as reports note Cari Bay 17 and the York brothers in a drag appearance. Continued on Page Three.

Roland H Cobb to Speak at Local Gun Club Dinner

Maine’s Commissioner of Inland Fish and Game Department Roland H Cobb of Denmark will keynote a supper meeting of the Shendahoc Gun and Skeet Association Thursday at the Sedgwick at 6 30. About 300 members support hunters and fishermen in the area and a lobster stew will be served. The club recently released 2000 trout and aided pheasant liberation, with Cobb expected to discuss the department’s sportsmen’s efforts.

Maine Inland Fish and Game Department Roland H. Cobb Denmark Shendahoc Od. Gun and Skeet Association Sedgwick Nick Mihalos Donald King Dean Jordan John Bowie Edward Jacquith

Governor Highlights State Resources in Aroostook County

The Maine governor discussed natural resources including manganese deposits in Aroostook County. He warned against incentives from a southern state and suggested forthcoming action within a center of wealth to attract development and show the way.

Maine Aroostook Hartebore

Rotarians Hear Talk on Animal Husbandry and Brucellosis

At a Tuesday noon luncheon Dr. R. E. Libby state veterinarian spoke on animal husbandry with a chart showing disease control efforts and brucellosis as a key threat. George Larrabee introduced the speaker as President Bill Neneally presided with visiting Rotarians named.

R. E. Libby George Larrabee Bill Neneally Russell Pinfold Joseph Brackett Samuel Ladd Cobb Road Wayne Akeley Grove Street Charles Aubut High Street Harry Cool David Bourque

Bath Red Cross Members Do Great Work

The Bath chapter and related groups tirelessly support overseas relief and local care. West Bath Sewing Group led by Edith Anderson and Mrs. Ray Moulton donated surgical dressings while Montsweag residents provided birthday gifts and comforts. The Morse High home economics class assists neuropsychiatric patients at Togus and local clubs host teas, with regular executive meetings every second Monday.

American Red Cross Chapter Noneice Se Sears West Bath Sewing Group Edith Anderson Georgetown Ray Moulton West Bath Montsweag Warren Fred Junior Red Cross John Parker Edward D. True, Jr G. Thomas Murphy Warren Hawley Home Services American Red Cross Bath

Genesta Chapter Anniversary Night Observed

Genesta Chapter OES marked its 52nd anniversary with a 6 30 lobster salad banquet and an anniversary ceremony led by worthy matron Athana Gillespie. District Deputy President Hazel Libby of Richmond attended.Past Matrons and Past Patrons were honored with gifts and a red rose, while Esther Andrews accompanied by Dorothy Davis performed a birthday cake moment and song.

Genesta Chapter Hazel Libby Richmond Genesta Athana Gillespie Esther Andrews Genesta Sewing Circle Dorothy Davis A. Merrill Henry Wee Nellie D'Arcy

Armed Forces Day Observances Held Aboard Roan in Bath

The USS Roan hosted Armed Forces Day events in Bath despite a late arrival from a submarine hunt. A softball game against USS Timmerman, a Saturday street dance, and a Sunday ship tour for hundreds marked the observance. Morning departure Monday ended the visit. Ten Maine sailors were listed among the crew. Commander Clifford A. Johnson led Destroyer Division 102 with a 1928 Naval Academy entry. Commander Willis H. Fisher commanded the Roan after serving on the New Mexico and Flint.

USS. Roan Bath Roan U.S.S. Timmerman George B. Connard Armed Forces Clifford A. Johnson Destroyer Division 102 Min Minn Naval Academy Illinois Atlantic Pacife Willis H. Fisher Canton New Mexico Charles H. Roan

Beacon Street Pastor Reappointed by Maine Conference

Rev. Howard F. Cramer was reappointed to serve Beacon Street church as pastor for another year at the Maine Annual Conference in Bangor. Bishop John Wesley Lord of Boston delivered the annual sermon at the Bangor Opera House, urging the church to be strong, gospel minded, inclusive, and humble in conduct. Fred Fox was elected conference chairman of recreation for the Maine Youth Fellowship, with many Bath attendees at the weekend sessions.

Howard F. Cramer Beacon Street Maine Methodist Church Bangor Bath John Wesley Lord Boston Bangor Opera House Fred Fox Beacon Street Youth Fellowship Maine Youth Fellowship Beacon Street Church Clifton W. Tedford Leonard Edward Waters William J. Craft Luther Taylor Adlebert Hall Howard Larrabe Marguerite Beardsley Susandell Blanche Locke Sherman Mitchell

Washington DC Leads in Telephone Availability

Washington D C reports 59 telephones per 100 residents, higher than any other large city. The statistic reflects a dense network of lines and widespread service across districts.

Washington, D. C

Girl Scout Court of Awards Held at Huse Memorial

A Girl Scout Court of Awards was held Tuesday at Huse Memorial School. Edward True welcomed attendees and Linwood Haynes outlined the effort behind the event. Troop 6 led the flag salute and opening songs while Mrs. Maurice Hutchins directed a welcome, ending with Make New Friends. Curved Bars were awarded to Judith Crocker, Anna Lonn, Astrid Anderson, Patricia Parks, and Edith Hawkes. Other awards included Five year pins for ten girls, First Class for eight, Second Class for many, and badges across Troops 1 3 4 with numerous honorees.

Huse Memorial School Edward D. True Girl Scout Council Linwood Haynes Maurice Hutchins Judith Crocker Anna Lonn Astrid Anderson Patricia Parks Edith Hawkes True Frances Butcher Mabel Ashe Marilyn House Cynthia Osgood Sherry Grindle Sandra Bean Nancy White Ann Tardiff Mary Donnell Stephanie Rush Phyllis Warner Frances Warner Annette Bailey Patricia Mullaney Ruth Bowen Jean Carter Jane Green Susan Connard Carol Hooker Virginia Perry Nancy Doyle Judith Hart Judith Marsh Jewel Flint Nan Fuller Cynthia MacDonald Troop Betsy Bertrand Donna Crocker Judith Comeau Sally Fraser Jane Robinson Jeanette Wallace Carol Boudreau Joan Robinson Loretta Morse Edna McPhee Elizabeth Dickinson Ann Fraser Margaret Mitchell Maddie Norton Sally Mullaney Marlene Prawer Jane Fraser Shirley Robinson Joyce Lemoine

Wesley Church Pastor Here For Fifth Year

Rev Dr C Clifford Sargent enters his fifth year as pastor at Wesley Methodist Church in Bath after a Maine Annual Conference appointment by Bishop John Wesley Lord. Under his four year tenure the church has grown in numbers and influence with attendance quadrupling and many new members joining.

C. Clifford Sargent John Wesley Lord Maine The Methodist Church Wesley Methodist Church Dr. Sargent Bath Wesley Church

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Aeons Sewice Cosy Sagadahoc Paes Lions Club Rotarians R. E. Libby Speaker Sweetee Nees Ibath Red Cross John L. Spooner East Auburn G. P. McCarty R. E. Sampson Lewiston Erwin R. Durant TMSN Brewer D. A. Hallee Girl Scout Court OF Awards C. Clifford
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