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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1953

Page

7

Morse wins District Four baseball title over Cheverus

Morse High School defeated Cheverus 11 2 in the SPA Class L District Four final at Kelley Field. Dick Greene pitched a complete game allowing no earned runs in 7 innings, while Elford Stover and Capt. Warren Munsey led Morse with five and three RBIs respectively in a game featuring timely hits and defensive plays by Carl Black and Munsey. Morse advances to face the Lewiston-Rumford winner for the district crown.

Morse High School Cheverus High Portland Kelley Field Stag Elford Brad” Stover Capt Warren Sonny” Munsey Stover Munsey Cheverus McCabe Stags Dick Greene Morse Greene Lapierre Ashley Terroni Conley McCourt Mike Taliento Black Carmichael Sincona Taliento Landry Marchetti Trafton Beck Carl Black Cabalero Lewiston-Rumford

Salvation Army fund drive ends June 1 in Bath area

Sam Prawer announces the Salvation Army maintenance fund campaign will close June 1. A business section canvass led by Captain Jessie Jones and others, with special gifts chair Duncan McInnes contacting banks, and house to house canvassing led by Mrs. Theresa Hill, urges contributions to support 24 hour service during disasters and national catastrophes.

Sam Prawer Salvation Army Maintenance Fund Bath Jessie Jones Helen Augusta Ralph G. Stetson Lewis Prentiss Charles B. Doyle Rodney Brooke Duncan McInnes Theresa Hill Salvation Army Norman

Four County Scouts to Attend Jamboree Golden Anniversary

Sagadahoc County sends four boys to the Third National Boy Scout Jamboree in California. Joseph Fullerton Dillon Gillies Walter Hunt and Wayne Akeley of Sagadahoc Troop 55 and Explorer Troop 72 will travel an 8000 mile round trip with sightseeing en route. Family financed trips for the first two. Bath Elks Bath Iron Works Bath Aerie of Eagles and John R Newell fund the Sagadahoc District support.

New England California Sagadahoc County Irvine Ranch Santa Ana Calif Joseph Fullerton Dillon Gillies Walter Hunt Wayne Akeley Explorer Sagadahoc Bath Order of Elks Bath Iron Works Corp John R. Newell Bath Aerie of Eagles

Must as Grapes Juice Guides Winemakers Definition

A brief note explains that must is the juice of grapes before fermentation into wine. It defines must as the unfermented grape juice used by winemakers in the initial stage of wine production.

Health Council Discusses Student Health at Morse High

The Health Council met at Morse High Library to review annual interviews of physically handicapped seniors, school health programs, and immunization efforts led by Dr. John F. Dougherty. He urged home care when ill, noted polio vaccine duties, and described the Immunization Clinic aiding Bath children.

Atea Ieea Gratevoce Pal Rehabilitation Council Morse High Curtis John F. Dougherty Dougherty Red Cross Bath Esther Hawley Phyllis Rolfe Cooperaon Fisher School Hawley Boucher Maine The Health Council American Medical Association National Education Association Manley Grant Marjorie Boucher Raymond

Bath men depart for Portland induction

Eleven Bath men left by bus from the local post office at 4 p.m. Monday for induction into the Armed Forces in Portland. Their names, service branches, and initial training centers will be announced later.

Bath Portland

Recreation director favored by investigation group

The Bath committee backs a full-time recreation director and plans to consult City Solicitor Harold J. Rubin on legality under Section 505. They will also discuss an ordinance on recreation setup and review past actions including a Kimball field project that led to a 1350 dollar bill. The group meets again Monday to complete findings and prepare a council report.

Oliver Donald Perry Melvin L. Comeau Louis O. Couture Stanley R. Hunter Perry Harold J. Rubin Rubin Bath Council Merritt Mitchell Etta Thurlow Hunter, Couture Eastham Guild, Jr Recreation Commission Commission Edward J. McMann Kimball Field Nathan C. White Eva L. Kingsbury Francis E. McLaughlin Raleigh I. Glynn, Jr

Memorial Day Observance Planned by Local Veterans Groups

Maurice Warner to chair the Memorial Day observance with the Sons of Union Veterans and American Legion posts among organizers. The parade begins at 10 a.m. with services at Center Street monument led by State Senator Charles F. Cummings. Wreaths, Navy personnel, and various veterans groups participate in a full day of ceremonies and a rededication at the Elks home.

Maurice Warner Sons of Union Veterans Gardiner Rogers Smith-Tobey American Legion Elmer Moore Dyer-Flaherty Post Lewis Carter Admiral Hughes Navy Clubs of America Center Street T. W Lincoln Green High Street Soldiers’ Monument Grand Army Charles F. Cummings Fhe Elks Elks’ Memorial Bath Police Rockland City Band U. S. Navy Naval T. W. Hyde Edgar Kateen Veterans of Foreign Wars Rock and Junior Drum & Bugle Corps Smith-Tobey Post American Legon Charles F

Rotary visit to Huse School and Cafeteria in Bath

Bath Rotary club members toured Huse school Tuesday noon with Loring Addison arranging the event. Visitors observed class activities, praised teachers, and noted the need for more equipment while noting preparation after hours.

Bath Rotary Club Huse School Loring Addison William Skelton Kenneth Francisco Heyward Newcomb Harry Smart Ronald Bettle Brunswick Richard Morse Boston Manley Grant Addison

May Spray Trees the Coming Week

Spraying of city trees for elm beetle control will likely occur in the latter part of next week. The operation will be conducted from an airplane in the early morning hours. Car owners should park cars in garages to avoid a white coating that can be washed off with water.

Bath High school Class of 1903 to hold 50th reunion

The class of 1903 numbering 41 will gather June 11 at the Bath High School alumni banquet with 14 members in Bath, 13 deceased and 14 living elsewhere. A meeting June 1 will finalize plans, and Miss Sophia M. Mikels hosts open house June 11 prior to the banquet.

Bath High School Bath Sophia M. Mikels Elm Street Court Mikels Alice Percy Kidd Edna Sears McDonald Carrie Trott Marguerite Koughan McGlinchy Martha Gould Arthur Luce Arthur Glass Miles Standish Ira Robinson Roy Wiles Phillip Kimball Harold S. Small Roy Donnell Winter Street Bert E. Cole Aubrey J. Voorhees Lena Calderwood Ring Mae Deering Oliver Elizabeth Fulton Coombs Jane Goodman Ruth Parker Arlene Powers Troop Alice Savage Shackford Effie Wright Lena Heald Harden Florence Newman Margaret Stewart Rose Ro Billings Lucy Ham Armstrong Rena Duntenham Elizabeth Hayes Hart Frederick Gett Vernon Lake Robert Potter James Aubrey Voorhees Harry Skinner Harold Holbrook Lyman Fisher John Leydon Harold Ham Linwood Erskine George Buchanan Leonard Marks

Bath Garden Club plans its work for the summer

Bath Garden club outlines its coming year with a focus on Community Betterment Beautification of Bath. At Tuesday's meeting 17 members attended a Hyde Memorial Home bird walk, a Lincoln street picnic, and a business session that appointed standing committees for programs hospitality horticulture conservation and more. The club plans to reuse baskets in the business district after Memorial Day and seeks cooperation with the Bath and Chamber of Commerce to beautify Bath. Mrs John Parker was tasked to contact City Manager Nathan C White regarding further steps.

Bath Garden Club Bath Marie I. Preston Hyde Memorial Anne Kimball Lincoln Street George Sargent Arthur Sewall Garden Club Hospital Seth Mullin Frank Sparks William Dennison Walter Rogers John Labbie Arthur Colby Ibra Lawrence Frank Reinochl Arthur Bowker Kenneth Francisco William Mennealy Maurice Libby Edward Hamblett Arthur Burgess David Dickson Bowen. Torrey Frank Reinoch G. Thomas Murphy Dwight Pierce Murphy Betterment Committee Grand Chamber of Commerce Garden Club John Parker Nathan C. White

Hyde Windlass Golf League Opens At Bath Country Club

The Hyde Windlass Golf League debuted its first season at Bath Country Club with eight teams teeing off before 5 30 pm. The first half runs seven matches through July 7 and the second half from July 14 to August 25. Named rosters include Pawnees R E Ross Jr captain and Apaches A Jenkins among others. committee headed by team captains with Vince Henderson as secretary and W Turpie as scorekeeper.

Hyde Windlass Golf League Bath Country Club Pawnees R. E. Ross, Jr C. Cotton J. Robinson W. Staples A. Jenkins F. Daley W. Crist J. Chambers J. McCole A. Spear G. Musk W. Loveitt A. _ Hensinger R. Shaw R. Cook F. Lawrence E. Lee G. Carmichael W. Turpie D. Lord V. Henderson W. Hall H. Farr J. Blackie J. Parker G. Gates P. Strube F. Parry

Enjoy an outing at Sewall Cottage

Grace church Young Peoples Fellowship enjoyed a Sunday afternoon at Sewall cottage Small Point thanks to Hon and Mrs Sumner Sewall. The group leaving at two o clock played softball sunbathed and strolled the beach. Later hot dogs marshmallows soda chips and cookies were served. Participants included Rev and Mrs James L Grant Clinton Owen Peter Stevens Marion and Martha Holmes Roberta Morse Louise Munsey Arthur Mayo Duncan Robertson Leilani Cahill and William Munsey. Six American presidents have been National Guardsmen.

Sumner Sewall Grace Church Young Peoples’ Fellowship Sewall Small Point George Musk James L. Grant Clinton Owen Peter and Ste Ohen Marion Martha Holmes Roberta Morse Louise Munsey Arthur Mayo Duncan Robertson Leilani Cahill William Munsey

Phippsburg Seeks 121000 State Loan for New School

The Maine School Building Authority tentatively approves a $121 000 loan for a proposed eight room school with a large general purpose room in Phippsburg. The town would add $34 000 from existing funds, with voter approval needed at a special town meeting likely soon. The school would be near Small Point Road by Center Pond with potential water piping from the pond for lavatory use.

Phippsburg Maine School Build Authority Sagadahoc March John G. Morse, Jr Stanwood C. Gilman Eugene Winslow Norman E. Markham Philip H. Jacob James L. Morse Raymond M. McIntire Mark W. Harrington Maine School Building Authority Small Point

Babine and wife mark fortieth wedding anniversary

A large Bath gathering at 516 Middle Street celebrated the fortieth wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Babine. Attendees included Rev Fr Timothy C Maney and Rev Fr John Bellefontaine who gave the couple a blessing and presented a rare crucifix.

Bath George Babine Middle Street Timothy C. Maney St. Ma John Bellefontaine

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Frank L. Moriarty Summer Street Sandra Sinclair North Grammar School Moriarty Chester Horne Central Grammar School Edna Sinclair David Humphries Remar Health Council Meets Huse Hyde Windlass Blackfeet J. Cooke A. Bonney E. Sewall R. Besaw Vince Henderson D. L. Lord, Jr William Turpie Sewall Cottage Grace Church Young People’s Fellowship National Guardsmen United States
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