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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1951
Page
8
Bath items recount weddings, Grange meetings, church reports, and local events. Includes weddings of S. Howard Orcutt’s brother and Louise Melzard, parish finances, Morse High School classes, and a whale of community activities from October 1911.
Mr and Mrs Edward B Smith arrive home tonight after a week in Boston and vicinity. An Augusta inspector visited this morning and took samples of milk distributed in the city for testing.
Mr. McKiever moved to Portland this week to reside after accepting a position as harness maker for the Chase Transfer company led by Thomas H. Pratt. The firm relies on a string of 65 horses. His departure is mourned by relatives and friends. Initiation night at Bowdoin featured two Bath boys among new initiates: Robert Mason Dunton joined Alpha Delta Phi and Paul Joseph Koughan joined Beta Theta Pi.
Mr Mac Nichol spent two months with Mrs French in St Stephens New Brunswick and drove a Peerless 60 1912 car. His vehicle was the first of twelve Peerless models to depart the factory. Mrs French plans to join him later in Toledo. Wise Doggie Adopts Bath. A brindle bulldog with a fancy collar and pendant jumped the Boston boat at Tampa bound travel and wandered ashore in the city before the owner could claim him.
Miss Carrie Chaney stayed with Miss Persis Preble as the South school in Arrowsic hosts guests. Miss Anna Percy hosted a Wednesday informal gathering at Miss Julia Watson’s home with eight players in a Bridge game. Florence Andrews won the top score and received a linen bureau scarf. Mr and Mrs Wilbur C Oliver and others visited Litchfield by auto, staying with Mr and Mrs Frank M Harnden and reporting a grand time.
Reports describe the popular newly wedded stars in fine voice and admired performance. J M Mercer recounted a deer sighting on the Reach then caught it with his motor boat and released the animal back across the river. Dr E M Fuller seeks a lost hitch weight and strap tied to daily medical use.
The O Masonic DeMolay Lodge holds an installation at the Masonic Temple on November 17 with State Master Councillor officiating. Raym ond Chubbuck plays organ for the ceremony as Richard Burley thanks Donald Page and the Bath chapter initiates, with representation from Aubrn, Forest City Portland and Bangor chapters and State officials. A buffet by Genesta Chapter, OES concludes.
The Bath church reports progress on a Scout room in the basement, Mission Program support, and parsonage repairs while planning for the Maine State Conference in May 1952. Delegates were voted to join with other churches to form a Bath area Council of Churches.
Visiting Rotarians Ellis Aldrich Brunswick and Thomas Potter Boothbay attended with George Carlton Bath as guest. Central Grammar school visitors included Mark Flaherty Hudon and Kenneth Fish, as part of outreach efforts.
Genesta Chapter O E S will observe guest officers from various chapters with Mrs Doris Wing worthy matron Hawthorne chapter Brunswick presiding as guest officer. A baked ham supper precedes the meeting at 6 30. In theory it is possible to produce 11 132 544 different kinds of lenses.
I J Horace McClure Register of Probate for Sagedahoc County certifies appointments in several estates. Annie M Pease of Phippsburg Edward WwW appointed executor October 2 1951. Jennie R Curtis of Bath Hattie May Scott appointed 1951. Esther G Oliver of Bath Elnora D Oliver appointed executrix October 9 1951. Leland S Plummer of Bath Marion A Plummer appointed executrix October 9 1951. Final order true copy Attest 18 25 1 J Horace McClure.
Veterans Administration recruiting rep Miss Frances Stokes will host on the spot testing at Bath Employment Service from Oct 31 to Nov 5. Candidates must type 40 wpm and shorthand 80 wpm for $2,650 to $2,875 yearly. No experience required. Housing assistance offered. Washington demand rising.
The Woolwich PTA fair runs Friday and Saturday featuring an All Maine Talent Contest semi final, a Portland finals trip, Queen Contest results, and a Coronation Pageant. Prizes include a portable radio, seven pieces of Revere Ware, crafts, a new vegetable booth, and games for children. Proceeds fund town PTA work.
Rev. Alan Whittemore O H C is staying several days with his sister and her husband Mr and Mrs John K Lee of Washington Street. He has just come back after three years serving in Liberia Africa.
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