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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1950

Page

5

Society and Clubs Headed for Western Pacific to join Seventh Fleet

James A. Jones aviation structural mechanic second class USN son of Mr and Mrs Chester W Newell of 73 Beacon Street attached to Fighter Squadron 53 aboard USS Valley Forge departed San Diego California in early May en route to the Philippines with plans to stop at Honolulu Guam and visit ports in China and Japan.

Western Pacific Seventh Fleet Far East James A. Jones USN Chester W. Newell Beacon Street Valley Forge San Diego Calif Philippines Honolulu Guam China Japan

Stork Shower Held for Mrs Lozier at Washington Street Home

Mrs Willard F Cromwell Jr Mrs Frances Grainger and Mrs Earl Fortier hosted a stork shower for Mrs Leonard W Lozier at Cromwell home on Washington street. Delegates from Club 42 Mrs David Clark and Mrs Bernard Pratt Jr attended the Spring convention of the Federation of Women's clubs in Portland.

Willard F. Cromwell, Jr Frances Grainger Earl Fortier Leonard W. Lozier David Clark Bernard Pratt, Jr Club 42 The Federation of Women's Clubs Portland

Minnie White Returns to Cosmopolitan Club Home

Miss Minnie White has been staying with Mr. and Mrs. Edward Daley on Washington Street for the winter and has now returned to the Cosmopolitan Club where she has lived for many years.

Minnie White Edward Daley Washington Street Cosmopolitan Club

Local Social News and Arrivals Roundup

Mr and Mrs Russell Fickett and Linda return to Niagara Falls after visiting Mr and Mrs Kenneth Brown at 4 Cobb road. Mrs Richard Haskell to attend New England sorority convention in Providence Rhode Island this weekend. Mr and Mrs Horatio Baker back at Arrowic for the season after wintering in the South. Mrs Everett E Wallace recovering at home after bus accident on Vine street. J William Schulze of Bath Iron Works spoke at the Portland Office Management Association meeting. Miss Betty Harper of Maine General Hospital visiting her mother Mrs Edward Hawkes in Phippsburg.

Dickson Drake J. Edward Drake High Street Maine Eye and Ear Infirmary Portland J. William Schulze Bath Wiscasset Bath Road Sheepscot River Russell Fickett Linda Niagara Falls, N. Y Kenneth Brown Cobb Road Richard H.haskell Xi Beta Chapter Beta Sigma Phi New England Sorority Providence R. I Bath Iron Works Neery Portland Alterational Office Management Association Betty Harper Maine General Hospital Edward Hawkes Hawkes Phippsburg

Mrs Leila Everett Visits Sister in Washington Street

Mrs Leila Everett of Presque Isle arrived Monday for a brief visit with her sister in law Mrs George J Goodwin and Mr Goodwin on Washington street after visiting friends in Portland.

Leila Everett Presque Isle Portland George J. Goodwin Goodwin Washington Street

Haskins Family Visited From Wolfeboro This Weekend

Mr and Mrs Arthur L Haskins and family from Wolfeboro New Hampshire formerly Bath were visitors this weekend in the city Mr Haskins was a naval architect in the Bath Iron Works drafting division during World War II

Arthur L. Haskins Wolfeboro N. H Bath Haskins Bath Iron Works

Deane Family Dines With Chubbucks Sunday

Lt. John Deane of the U S S Halfbeak visited with his sister and brother in law Mr and Mrs Donald Freeman at Middle Street as Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Raymond G Chubbuck.

John Deane

Mrs L Everett Stilphen Patient at Memorial Hospital

Mrs L Everett Stilphen of West Street is listed as a patient at Memorial Hospital.

L Everett Stilphen West Street The Memorial Hospital

Gorham student teacher assigned to Fryeburg Academy

Perry Thompson a Gorham State Teachers College student has been given a student teaching assignment at Fryeburg Academy for the upcoming semester.

Perry Thompson Gorham State Teachers College Fryeburg Academy

Birth Announcement for Donna Rae Haggett

Mr and Mrs Manfred Haggett of Rear 5 Maxwell Street receive congratulations on the birth of a daughter at Memorial Hospital. The baby weighed seven pounds two ounces at birth and has been named Donna Rae.

Manfred Haggett Maxwell Street Memorial Hospital Donna Rae

Obituaries and Weekend Visits Noted in Bath

Mrs Ralph Kenney of Bath died last weekend at the home of her son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs John Kenney in Topsam. Mr and Mrs James R Daly of Malden Mass report spending the weekend at the home of Mr and Mrs John Gilmore on Bath street Mrs Daly formerly Miss Dolly Goodwin

Ralph Kenney Bath John Kenney Topsam James R. Daly Malden Mass John Gilmore Bath Street Daly Dolly Goodwin

Mrs. L. J. Preney Visits Topsham Relatives

Mrs. L. J. Preney of Academy Street recently stayed with her son in law and daughter Mr. and Mrs. John Greve in Topsham during a family visit.

L. J. Preney Academy Street John Greve Topsham

Gallaways Enjoy Time at Five Islands Cottage

John Gallaway of New York is spending several days with Mrs. Gallaway and their family at their Five Islands cottage after returning from the West Coast.

John Gallaway New York

Orono Couple Visited By In-Laws In Brunswick Area

Mr and Mrs Clifford Little of Orono stayed with Mrs Little s parents Mr and Mrs Lucien Bisson at 648 High Street and with Mr and Mrs Noel C Little of Brunswick.

Clifford Little Orono Mrs. Little Lucien Bisson High Street Mr. Little Noel C. Little Brunswick

Retired U S N Chief Petty Officer Reaches Norfolk Home

Reginald W Pettingill retired U S N chief machinist mate of Norfolk Va returned to his home there Friday after visiting his mother Mrs Genevieve Hos mer and sister Mrs William Wallace both of 841 High street Mrs Yvette Small Lincoln street attended a meeting of Mt Merci alumni Brunswick chapter Thursday evening at

Reginald W.pettingill Norfolk Genevieve Hosmer William Wallace High Street Yvette Small Lincoln Street Mt. Merci Brunswick

Mrs Hurst and son visit Hitchcock family a week

Mrs Christopher Stancliffe Hurst and her son Russell Christoper arrived Saturday to spend a week with Capt. and Mrs. Russell S. Hitchcock at 658 Washington Street, continuing a family visit with the Hitchcock household.

Christopher Stancliffe Hurst Russell Christopher Capt Russell S. Hitchcock Washington Street

Chandler School for Women 1950 commencement graduates

Miss Barbara A. Reardon and 209 other graduates receive diplomas at Chandler School for Women in Boston. The ceremony takes place June 3 at New England Mutual Hall, starting 10 30 a.m.

Barbara A. Reardon Michael J. Reardon North Street Chandler School For Women of Boston New England Mutual Hall

Melrose Grays Visit Sagadahoc Ferry Hosts

Mr and Mrs Leroy Gray and Mr and Mrs Willard Gray with son Willard Jr of Melrose Massachusetts were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Freeman Oliver of Sagadahoc Ferry Woolwich.

Leroy Gray Willard Gray Willard, Jr Melrose, Mass Freeman Oliver Sagadahoc Ferry Woolwich

Mrs Niss Family Returns From Boston Visit

Mrs William A Niss and her son Robert of Middle Street along with Miss Eunice Pert of High Street returned Saturday from Boston where they spent two weeks visiting Mrs Niss's father Philip P Sharples and Mrs Sharples.

William A. Niss Robert Middle Street Eunice Pert High Street Boston

Mrs Mabel Wade Dies at Cox's Head Summer Home

Mrs Mabel Wade of Phippsburg, employed at Willard Beach in South Portland, died Tuesday night at her summer home on Cox's Head.

Mabel Wade Phippsburg Willard Beach

Mrs Dorothy Wood to usher at Grand Chapter convention

Mrs Dorothy Wood junior post matron of Genesta Chapter O. E. S. will serve as an usher during the Tuesday and Wednesday sessions of the Grand Chapter convention to be held in Portland.

Dorothy Wood Genesta Portland

Elliott Fuller Returns to Duty at Povichs After Lake Trip

Elliot Fuller of 962 Middle Street returns to duties at Povich's following a week spent fishing at Lake Moxie.

Elliot Fuller Middle Street Povich Lake Moxie

Mrs Burns and family relocate to Olathe Kansas

Mrs Harold Burns with Harold Jr, Carol Ann and Stephen left Adams Court by train last Wednesday to join Mr Burns employed in Olathe Kansas. Mrs Burns is the daughter of Mr and Mrs George Bertrand of Washington.

Harold Burns Harold, Jr Carol Ann Stephen Adams Court Olathe Kansas Burns George Bertrand Washington Street

Navy Family Heads to Point Mugu After Norfolk Stay

Gerald Babine USN and Mrs Babine with son Gary depart Norfolk Naval Air Station for Point Mugu California where Babine will be stationed. Evie Babine and Holbrooks listed as visitors to area homes. George Wilkins and daughter Eva recently stayed with Royce Young Sr in Tops ham.

Gerald Babine Usn Babine Gary Norfolk Naval Air Station Evie Babine West Street C. P. Holbrook High Street Point Mugu California George Wilkins Eva Royce Young, Sr Topsham

Retired Roger F Gross Arrives for Fort Ord Basic Training

The 23 year old from Bath, Roger F Gross, has arrived at Fort Ord California to begin 14 weeks of basic training with the Famous Fighting Fourth Infantry Division. After training he will be assigned to a specialist school. Gross attended New Gloucester High School.

Roger F. Gross Bath Fort Ord Calif Fighting Fourth Infantry Division Gross New Gloucester High School

Birthday Supper Honors Miss Judy MacGregor

Miss Judy MacGregor daughter of Mrs Margaret MacGregor of Hotel Phoenix was honored with a family supper party Tuesday to celebrate her birthday.

Judy MacGregor Margaret MacGregor Hotel Phoenix

New York Guest Attends Bowdoin College Weekend Event

Miss Betty Buchheister of New York City visited Washington street hosts Mr and Mrs Arthur Sewall II over the weekend. She participated in Big Ivy Day at Bowdoin College during her stay.

Betty Buchheister New York City Arthur Sewall, II Washington Street Buchheister Bowdoin Colege

Richmond Lions Club Hosts U S Savings Bonds Speaker

Daniel Williams Sagadahoc county chairman of the U S Savings Bonds committee spoke to the Richmond Lions club Monday evening.

Daniel Williams Sagadahoc County U. S. Savings Bonds Committee Richmond Lions Club

Sargent Addresses Augusta District Ministers Meeting

The Rev Dr C Clifford Sargent spoke to the Augusta District Ministers association on Our Faith In the Kingdom Of God during last week’s gathering in Skowhegan. Attendees included Mrs William Temple Mrs Willard McLean and Miss Nan E Brown. Bartlett Swanton a Augusta student visited his parents Mr and Mrs Carl Swanton at 390 Front.

C. Clifford Sargent Skowhegan Augusta Bartlett Swanton Carl Swanton Front Street

Local residents move into former Schulze apartment

Mrs John Moulton and daughter Mrs Wallace Rand have moved into the High street apartment vacated by Mr and Mrs J William Schulze. Mrs Moulton has just sold her Middle street home. Mrs Elsie Hodgkins and her children from Concord NH, formerly Bath, were guests Friday. Hodgkins attended Genesta Chapter O E S 50th anniversary meeting.

John Moulton Wallace Rand J. William Schulze High Street Moulton Middle Street Elsie Hodgkins Concord N. H Bath

Mrs Hitchcock Returns From Boston Visit

Mrs. Russell S. Hitchcock of Washington Street has returned home after a several day trip to Boston.

Mary G. Buckley Ashland Mass Westport Russell L. Phinney

Naval officer arrives for Sea leave with father in Rhode Island

Louis Vachon AD3 USN stationed at Quonset Naval Air Station Quonset Point R I arrives to pass a Sea leave with his father Charles B Vach at 740 Washington Street.

Louis Vachon AD3 USN Quonset Naval Air Station Quonset Point R. I Charles B. Vachon Washington Street

Local Beta Sigma Phi Delegates Attend New England Convention

Miss Eleanor Danforth Mrs Albert Thompson Mrs Frank A Gallagher and Mrs Oscar Marsh travel Friday to Providence Rhode Island as delegates from two local Beta Sigma Phi chapters to attend the New England convention.

Eleanor Danforth Albert Thompson Frank A. Gallagher Oscar Marsh Providence R. I N. E Beta Sigma Phi

Mrs. Everett Visits Family in Presque Isle From Portland

Mrs. T Earle Everett of Presque Isle was a guest of her sister in law and husband Mr and Mrs George J Goodwin at 1155 Washington Street Thursday. She had stopped from Portland where she had been visiting friends to return home.

T. Earle Everett Presque Isle George J. Goodwin Wington Street Everett Portland

Maine Elks win New England ritualistic contest at Medford

Geo W Gallant P E A Edward J McMann P E R and Albert M McMann P E R representing Bath Lodge of Elks formed the Maine team that captured the New England Elks ritualistic contest in Medford Massachusetts on Sunday securing the first leg on a new cup donated by Stanley Burns of Dover New Hampshire E J McMann also belonged to last year's P E R team which won the contest and retired the three year trophy Members of the Bath Elks and their associates returned from various trips and family events including funerals and visits to Providence Wilmington and Brooklyn with notes of travel and community activities.

Geo W. Gallant Edward J. McMann Maine Elks Association Albert M. McMann Bath Lodge of Elks Maine New

Notable Local Guests and Appointments Reported

Miss Barbara Stanhope of Dover-Foxcroft visits Miss Anne Kimball in Lincoln Street and will teach next year at Abbot Academy in Andover Massachusetts after three years at University of Maine Brunswick Campus.

Barbara Stanhope Dover-Foxcroft Anne Kimball Lincoln Street Stanhope University of Maine Brunswick Abbot Academy Andover Mass

Mrs Bushey and Affanco visit wounded serviceman

Mrs Raphael Bushey and her daughter Elizabeth of Middle Street and Mrs George Affanco of West Lynn Massachusetts left Saturday to visit Pfc Raphael Bushey who is seriously ill at Walter Reed Memorial hospital in Washington DC

Raphael Bushey Elizabeth Middle Street George Affanco West Lynn Mass Pfc Walter Reed Memorial Hospital Washington, D. C

Savage couple welcome son at Memorial hospital

Mr and Mrs Robert Savage of Brunswick announce the birth of their son at Memorial hospital. Mrs Savage formerly Miss Anne Shellenbarger, daughter of Mr and Mrs Bird U Shellenbarger.

Robert Savage Brunswick Memorial Hospital

Airman Robert Boucher Dies in Boston Service Notice

Pfc. Robert Boucher USAF and his mother Mrs Leo Boucher of 428 Lark Street pass away in Boston. He was on leave with his parents and will depart in about two weeks for California to embark for overseas duty with the United States Air Force.

Pfc Robert Boucher USAF Leo Boucher Lark Street Boston Pvt Boucher California United States Airforce

William A Coombs Returns Home From Memorial Hospital

William A. Coombs, formerly a patient at Memorial Hospital, has returned to his home at 9 Bath Street on Sunday.

William A. Coombs Memorial Hospital Bath Street

Bath Societies And Clubs Have Their Meetings

Phi Bete Delta met at Miss Barbara Legard's home on Maple Grove avenue and planned a dinner at the Eagle in Brunswick for May 25. They also discussed next season's club house and refreshment duties for the session. Guests included Mrs Milton Savage and Mrs Robert Bourget.

Phi Bete Delta Barbara Legard Maple Grove the Eagle Brunswick Milton Savage Robert Bourget Bath Marie Smart Richardson Street Russell Hatch Louise Fullerton Patricia Dionne

Sagadahoc Mothers Club Plans June Outing at Ledges

Sagadahoc Mothers Club met at the firehouse on Thursday with a business session and social hour. Hosts Mrs. Marjorie Hale and Mrs. Cynthia Phillips served a spaghetti supper. The next meeting, June 1, will feature an annual outing to the Ledges in Wiscasset.

Sagadahoc Ferry

Tri-Hi-Y Club Elects New Officers at Y Meeting

Tri-Hi-Y club members met with advisor Mrs. Owen at the Y on Tuesday evening. New members Sylvia Morrill Julia Bates and Betty Danforth were welcomed. After reports Connie Carlisle became president Beverly D Autoche vice president Lucy Haggett secretary Kathryn Cousins treasurer and Kathryn Burns doorkeeper. Refreshments followed.

Mrs. Owen Slyvia Morrill Julia Bates Betty Danforth Connie Carlisle Beverly D’autoche Lucy Haggett Kathryn Cousins Kathryn Burns

Bath Lionesses Club Installs Officers At Eagle

Bath Lionesses held their annual banquet at the Eagle in Brunswick with installation of officers led by President Bernice McCurdy. New officers include Florence Fullerton secretary Helen Mallett treasurer Ruth Watson tail twister and director pairs for one and two years. First fall meeting set for Oct 5 at Wiscasset Inn.

Bath Lionesses Club the Eagle Brunswick Bernice McCurdy Florence Fullerton Helen Mallett Ruth Watson Dora Petlock Gladys McIntosh Gertrude Nugent Jennie Small Maude Brownell Ruth Hutchins Helen Foss Esther Diamant Belle Levin Pat Raven Hazel White Alice Burgess Anne Trile Stella Callan Phyllis Steen Mary Caton Kathryn MacDonald Wiscasset Inn McCurdy Ronson

Kateon Post Auxiliary Installs Officers in G A R Hall

Harriet P. Otis is installed as president of the Ernest Edgar Kateon post auxiliary U S W V with officers including Bina Staples Charlotte Barker Annie Oliver Helen Gagnon Lillius Larrabee Bertha Whitlam Beatrice Burns Margaret Hart Myrtle Wilson Louise Dorsey Cora Burns Lillian Adams Bertha Whittam. A memorial service is held. past president Gagnon receives pin. Memorial day plans discussed and prizes awarded at supper.

Harriet P. Otis Ernest Edgar Kateon U.S.W.V G.A.R. Hall Bina Staples Charlotte Barker, Jr Annie Oliver Helen Gagnon Lillius Larrabee Bertha Whitlam Beatrice Burns Margaret Hart Myrtle Wilson Louise Dorsey Cora Burns Lillian Adams Bertha Whittam Charlotte Barker

Suburb Civic Club Plans June Paper Party

Members of the Suburb Civic Club met at the Winneganee Community House with Mrs. Harold Miller presiding. They voted to hold a paper party at the next meeting on June 1 with each member bringing a guest. After business, members prepared for the upcoming event.

Suburb Winneganee Harold Miller

Sale committee named for upcoming session

A fragment lists Mrs. Walter Morse and others as sellers in charge of a sale led by Mrs. Walter Morse. Refreshments were provided by a committee including Mrs. Arthur MacDonald and Mrs. Myra Pennell. The next session committee, dated June 1, includes several named ladies.

Walter Morse Donald Wilson Lord McDonald Duncan Farrell Arthur MacDonald Myra Pennell Danford McDonald Harold Rogers Iva Rogers Donald Ae John Wilams

Delta Kappa Gamma Beta chapter session in Brunswick

Delta Kappa Gamma Beta chapter held its annual session Saturday at the Walker Homestead in Brunswick with Mrs. Elsie Files of Portland presiding. Katherine Conley of Bath officiated the initiation of three new members and a candle service honored national founders. A plant auction funded a chapter scholarship for a local girl pursuing teacher training. A noon luncheon preceded the meeting.

Helen Canales Bernice Colby Dorothy Plummer Hope Hersom Charlotte Hilyard Ruth C. Trueworthy Arlene Lowe Eta Delta Kappa Gamma Society Beta Chapter Society Walker Homestead Brunswick Elsie Files Portland Katherine Conley Bath

Wesley Men’s Club Hosts Ladies Dinner and Talk

The Wesley Methodist church men’s club hosted the ladies for a baked ham dinner at six. Kenneth G. Olsen, Portland lecturer, spoke on Must We Fight Russia outlining a view of World War III pending Russia’s bid for global domination. Club next meets in September.

Wesley Methodist Church Loring D. Small Kenneth G. Olsen Portland Russia

Youth Fellowship Plans Summer Break After June Picnic

The Wesley Methodist church Youth Fellowship met Sunday evening after the worship service a talk on Christian values was given. They will not hold any more Sunday evening meetings until September but will hold a picnic on June 2.

Wesley Methodist Church

Past Masters Meet of Sagadahoc Grange Hosts Evening

Sagadahoc Past Masters Association met at Topsham Grange with 74 guests including 25 past masters, 15 honorary members and 16 visitors. Cleveland Marriner of Richmond received a past president’s pin and spoke briefly before a program of singing, stories, duets, solos, and a planning discussion.

Sagadahoc Topsham Grange Cleveland Marriner Richmond Marriner Pomona Winthrop Blair Bodwell Grange Alfreda Perkins Dromore Merle Jameson Woolwich Bernice McGlinchy West Bath Grange Edward Orgett Liz Haggett

Rainbow Assembly installs officers at Masonic Temple

Rainbow Assembly will hold a public installation Thursday evening at the Masonic Temple. Miss Lila Richmond will be installed worthy advisor, with Jacqueline Chappell, Hilda Bowers, Freida Legard, Eleanor Marks also to receive offices. Pauline Holmson and Janice Knight will install. All Masons and Eastern Star members invited. refreshments to follow.

Rainbow Assembly Masonic Temple Lila Richmond Arah Richmond Bath Jacqueline Chappell Hilda Bowers Freida Legard Hope Eleanor Marks Faith Pauline Holmson Janice Knight The Eastern Star

Bath Teachers Club Annual Supper at Hotel Eagle

The Bath Teachers Club held its annual supper Monday evening at the Hotel Eagle in Brunswick. About 70 teachers and spouses attended with special guests including two retirees and several leaving at year’s end, plus local education officials and the superintendent.

Bath Teachers Club Eagle Brunswick Eaceoey Orerguson Effie Wright Mieset Mulligan Mitchell Board of Education Edwin R. Andrews Andrews H. Kenneth Smith

Bowdoin welcomes Mr Bak with US college background

Mr Bak attends Bowdoin again this year speaking on Korea history education customs and comparing it with America. He previously attended the University of Illinois and will finish his Bowdoin senior year after three US college years. Miss Katherine Conley reports for Maine Teachers Association legislative committee.

Resear Meats Bowdoin Bak Korea America University of Illinois United States Katherine Conley Maine Teachers Association

Maine Children of the American Revolution Event Planned

The Elizabeth Lawrence Society C A R received an invitation to the Maine C A R Conference in Augusta on May 27. A chartered bus will depart at 8 a m from Mrs Kenneth Smith’s home to attend the 10 a m program with national president Mrs Donald Bennett Adams and Augusta Mayor Sanborn as speakers. Lunch at noon precedes a Fort Western visit and an afternoon musical entertainment.

Maine Children of the Old Fort Western Mrs. Smith Col. Dummer Sewall

Cosmopolitan Garden Club Meets with Flower Show Talk

The Cosmopolitan Garden Club held a Monday meeting led by vice president in president's absence. Guest speaker Mrs. Perry Byrne Bristol discussed staging a flower show including rules exhibits judging and sizing, urging clubs to include shows in yearly programs. The next meeting on June 12 will cover Herbs And Their Uses with an herb tea served.

Whch Allen Noble Alice Johnson William Dennison Perry Bryne Bristol Bryne Carroll Deering Frederick Moffett Susan Mitchell Harold Fish

Free chest X-ray survey invites all residents 15 and older

A city drive will X-ray residents aged 15 and up at their homes to detect tuberculosis early. Children under 15 are excluded as they are less susceptible. If needed, individuals will receive a report and a note to consult their physician. The campaign stresses civic duty and personal health.

Teen Age Sewing Circle and Harvesters Showcase West Bath Program

The Teen Age Sewing Circle and the Harvesters of West Bath 4-H groups staged a demonstration and style show at the Lewiston 4-H Club Review held Monday evening at West Bath Grange. Members included Bethel Estes and Judith Lesier among others, with special awards for long Grange membership and a Mother's Day observance featuring the Mulcahy daughters. The Grange plans to attend East Harpswell Memorial services May 28 at 10:30 a.m. directed by Dirigo Grange with Rev Arthur Stray as speaker.

Harvesters of West Bath Lewiston Sewing Circle Carolyn Stackpole Marie Michaud Elaine Pinkham Marion Martha Holmes Sylvia Bryant Hazel Warner Donna Guinn Norma Brewer Joan Batchelder James Lemont Grange John Mulcahy Mareel Rita Mary Hart Aura Patricia Dorothy DesJardin Mother Bernice McGlinchy William McNamara Emma Esther Brown Cundy’s Harbor Road

Independent warns of fire in Phippsburg Pitch Pine Hill area

An Independent reporter, tipped to a forest fire near Pitch Pine Hill, verified information through the fire station and residents. After initial denials, Mrs. Charles Hughes confirmed a fire near her home at the foot of Pitch Pine Hill in a dump, prompting a call to the fire department.

Phippsburg Pitch Pine Hill Charles Hughes

W C T U Meeting Plans County Convention

The Women’s Christian Temperance Union met at Mrs. Ora Dauphin’s home on Spring Street with Mrs. Theresa Hill presiding. They arranged the county convention at Elm Street Baptist church Thursday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. A memorial service honored Miss Lois Palmer. Bowdoinham’s Cleveland P. Curtis spoke on his State Senate candidacy. The meeting ended with benediction and a swap party.

Women's Christian Temperance Union Ora Dauphin Spring Street Theresa Hill Frances Pearson Ida McGray Hill Beatrice Fairfax Elm Street Baptist Church Lois Palmer Cleveland P. Curtis Bowdeinham State Senate Agadaho County

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