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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Nov 08, 1951

Page

6

Open House Draws Large North Center Meeting

Center group and North Center district teachers hosted the first Open House of the season Monday at Huse school. President Mrs. Ralph Milliken led an auction, discussed activities, and noted Christmas party supervision by room mothers. A children’s theater event is planned for December 8 at Morse High School.

P.T.A Huse G. Thomas Murphy Ralph Milliken Children’s Theater of Portland Morse High School Lloyd Hooker John A. Greene, Jr Andrew Babkirk North Primary Merton Bradway Public Library Russell S. Hitchcock North Center Milliken Alfred Caton Raymond Chubbuck Roy Loeschner North Grammar Anna Reed Bath

Knights of Columbus Honor Feeney at Lewiston Banquet

A large turnout of Sagadahoc Council Knights attended a Sunday banquet at Holy Cross Church in Lewiston honoring Most Rev. Daniel F. Feeney on the fifth anniversary of his service to the Portland diocese. Grand Knight Carlton Perry sat at the head table as Bath and Lewiston members, many with spouses, joined delegates from Bath Lisbon Falls and Brunswick. Fr. Feeney received a purse of money and a spiritual bouquet from the Bath Lewiston Lisbon Falls and Brunswick councils. Fr. Timothy C. Maney presided at St. Mary’s Catholic church in

Knights of Joseph Marquis Harvey Bergeron Richard Renshaw John Allain Henry Biggins Joseph Wilson Frank Manion Maron Genthner Feeney Bath Lewiston Lisbon Falls Brunswick Timothy C. Maney St. Mary's Catholic Church

City officer missed event for friend's funeral in South Berwick

A city official intended to attend a noted occasion but was compelled to travel to South Berwick to honor an old and dear friend's funeral with services held there.

South Berwick

Stewardship Program at Winter Street Parish

Winter Street Parish church launches a stewardship program under deacon Elmer Williams. On December 2, 80 men will visit every home in pairs to seek voluntary support, not money, for church work and worship. Preparatory meetings feature Dr. Fred Thompson and Dr. Orville Lozier with consecration planned on Loyalty Sunday.

Winter Street Elmer Williams Fred Thompson Woodfords Congregational Church of Portland Orville Lozier Congregational Christian Conference of Maine

Ministers Association Holds Monthly Meeting in Bath

Bath ministers gathered at Corliss Street Baptist church for the monthly session led by vice president Rev. Arvid L. Anderson in the absence of president Rev. C. Clifford Sargent. John Simmons of the United Christian Youth Movement outlined Call for United Christian Youth Action aimed at enlisting 1,000,000 American youth. program runs Jan 27 to Feb 3. Next meeting set for Dec 3. Rev. Anderson noted programs will be mailed to pastors. Attendees included Rev. Richard J. Schaper and Rev. Dr. David L. Wilson among others. regrets from Rev. Daniel W. Staffeld.

Bath Ministers Association Corliss Street Baptist Church C. Clifford Sargent Arvid L. Anderson John Simmons United Christian Youth Movement New England Call United Christian Youth Action Anderson Daniel W. Staffeld Woolwich Richard J. Schaper David L. Wilson Richard Klimoff Macy Whitehead Howard F. Cramer, Jr Louis A. Dole

Maine Politics Address To Lions Club Sparks Interest

Lionel A. Lemieux, Lewiston Journal political writer, spoke on Maine politics at a Lions Club meeting. He urged active citizen involvement to influence government costs, praised Republican leadership for cooperation, noted the 2% sales tax and 100 million highway project as major late legislature actions, and predicted a dynamic gubernatorial race with Payne possibly seeking a third term.

Lionel A. Lemieux Lewiston Journal Maine Lions Club Augusta State House Bath Mr. Lemieux Lal’ Lemieux Payne Roy Hussey Bert Cross Lemieux

Flavoring whipped evaporated milk with citrus zest

A home kitchen note describes whipping chilled evaporated milk and adding lemon juice for a dessert topping. Grated lemon or orange rind provides flavor that pairs well with ginger bread, bread pudding, and peach shortcake using canned or frozen peaches.

Fourth Wedding Anniversary Observed In Brunswick

Mr and Mrs John DeLong of 9 Cedar street Brunswick observed their fourth wedding anniversary on October Eite with relatives and friends in Bath Woolwich Dresden and Brunswick attending A joint anniversary and birthday party with gifts for the couple and assistance from their son Sidney The home was festively decorated with Fall flowers and a large iced cake The gathering included guests from Bath Sagadahoc Ferry and South Dresden and featured a social evening and refreshments.

John DeLong Cedar Street Brunswick Bath Woolwich Dresden DeLong Sidney William DeLong Sagadahoc Ferry Alfred Back Lewis A. Beliveau, Jr Libbie Ann Milford Simmons Edward Palmer Etta Lilly South Dresden Jonn DeLong

Last windjammers fade from Australia to England run

Sailing ships carried grain on a 15000 mile Australia to England run as late as 1949, but the last windjammers have been replaced by engine propelled ships.

England

All Day Sagadahoc Pomona Grange Meeting At Bodwell Grange

Sagadahoc Pomona Grange held an all day session with Bodwell Grange in Phippsburg. Ninety six attendees included West Bath and Dro more granges. program featured Apple Week discussion led by State Sen. Joseph W. Larrabee and remarks by Charles M. White. A harvest dinner was served and future meeting set for Nov 28 in Bowdoinham.

Sagadahoc Pomona Grange Bodwell Grange Phippsburg Margaret Gilman Bodwell Charles M. White Winthrop State Grange Pomona Edric Wheeler Brunswick Merry Meeting Grange Bowdoinham Grange Joseph W. Larrabee Maine McIntosh State- Grange Macy Whitehead Helena Oliver Christopher Columbus Lucy Armstrong Totman Blaisdell Minnie Plummer the Grange Millward Patten Gladys Rogers West Bath Grange Dromore Grange Mercie MacFadden Elfreda Perkins Memorial Hospital East Brunswick West Bath David Henderson Jenniebell Stetson Bernice McGlinchy Ida Oliver Gertrude Trott Harry Peterson Bessie Snow Ethel MacDonald Esther Andrews Estella Doughty Vivian Brown Marion Farnsworth Charles Soule Emma Crosby Otis Card Persis Miller Ella Coombs Lillias Larrabee Leonard Munsey

Sergeant Hayward Stationed Here in Bath

Sgt. John A. Hayward will be stationed permanently at the Bath recruiting station announced by station commander Sgt. Kenneth R. Judkins. A Bath native, Hayward has served four and a half years in the Army including three years in Panama. He trained at Fort Belvoir and Fort Bliss and is married to Patricia Dionne.

John A. Hayward Bath Kenneth R. Judkins Hayward Fred D. Hayward High Street Panama Sgt Fort Belvoir Engineer Patricia Dionne Camille Tit Dionnie Union Street

Hyde Camp Past Commanders Night honors Legard 25-year bar

Hyde Camp marked Past Commanders Night at the G A R hall with Forrest Legard serving as commander. A 25-year member bar was presented to Legard by Vernon W. Miller, as senior officers and auxiliary members, led by Mrs Lillian Farrington, celebrated with remarks and refreshments.

T. W. Hyde G.A.R. Hall Forrest Legard Artland K. Rogers, Jr C. Lloyd Hooker Maurice J. Warner Vernon W. Miller William Saunders Norman Friz Eleanor MacDonald Sarah Garcelon Edith Miller Mildred Cressey Gertrude Wakefield Alice Rideout Frances L. Warner Lucelia Blake

Miss Joan Longley Graduates From Nursing School

Miss Joan R. Longley daughter of Mr and Mrs Cyrus William Longley of 122 Court Street was among 69 women receiving diplomas at the 1951 graduation exercises of the Household Nursing Association School of Attendant Nursing held Saturday afternoon at Copley Methodist church in Boston. She completed a 15 month course and is eligible for licensure in Massachusetts and elsewhere.

Joan R. Longley Cyrus William Longley Court Street Household Nursing Association Copley Methodist Church Boston Miss Longley Massachusati Newbury Street

Halloween Party Honoring Ronald Norton Held at Simonton Home

A Halloween party was hosted Wednesday last week at 477 Washington Street for Ronald Norton. Guests included Ronnie Stover, Dickie Bake, Ruth Doughty, Raymond McNeil, Robert White, Richard Ricky, James Stover, Patricia Stover, Walter Staples, Michael Brown, Harry Van Buren, Larry Brown, Richard Elwell, Richard Lutz, Gregory Douglas, Stephanie Rush, Patricia Haab, Roberta Haab, Juanita Cressey, and others.

Ronald Norton Georgianna Simonton Washington Street Ronnie Stover Dickie Bake Ruth Doughty Raymond McNeil Robert White Richard Ricky James Stover Patricia Stover Walter Staples Michael Brown Harry van Buren Larry Brown Richard Elwell Richard Lutz Gregory Douglas Stephanie Rush Patricia Haab Roberta Haab Juanita Cressey

Halloween Party At 9 Central Avenue

A Halloween party was enjoyed by nine youngsters at the home of Mr and Mrs Kenneth Almy on Central avenue. Guests included Mrs Edgar Stinson and daughters Evelyn and Barbara Mrs Benjamin Mccunee and daughters Donna and Karen Mrs Herbert Fraser daughter Mary Mrs Bernard Fraser daughters Joan Janice Kenneth and Robert Almy and Mrs Kenneth Almy. The passage notes the 1815 pledge of major European powers guaranteeing Swiss independence to avert border incidents among France Italy and Bavaria.

Kenneth Almy Central Avenue Edgar Stinson Evelyn Barbara Benjamin McCunee Donna Karen Herbert Fraser Mary Bernard Fraser Joan Janice Kenneth Robert Almy Europe Switzerland France Italy Bavaria

Buchanan and Victoria Exchange Early Transatlantic Cable Message

In 1858 President James Buchanan and Queen Victoria of England exchanged initial messages signaling the first transatlantic telecommunication link. The historic exchange marked a milestone in international communication and showcased early cooperation between the two nations.

Buchanan Queen Victoria England

Wanted Woman for House Work by Auburn Doctor

A Lewiston note seeks a woman aged 17 to 50 for house work with private room and board at a weekly $15 rate. Respond with photo to O Connell at 11 Lisbon Street Lewiston.

Auburn O'Connell Lisbon Lewiston

Mrs Chubbuck Honored At Lincoln Street Card Party

Friends of Mrs Raymond Chubbuck hosted a Thursday evening card party at Mrs Donald Freeman’s home 30 Lincoln Street. Mr and Mrs Chubbuck plan to move to Massachusetts where he will be assistant plant engineer at Polaroid Co Cambridge. Prizes at each table went to Mrs Carl Pierce Mrs Richard Sherwood Mrs John Hart and Mrs Stewart McAllister. Refreshments were served and a going away gift was given. Community groups noted include North Center PTA Cosmopolitan club Pine Cone Troop 4 Girl Scouts and other projects. Participants included Mrs Carl Pierce Mrs Gerard Billington Mrs Bernard Knight Mrs Ernest Bailey Mrs John Robbins Mrs Richard Schaper Mrs John Hornsinger Mrs Richard Sherwood Mrs Paul McCole Mrs John Hart Mrs Harvey Hartley Mrs Allan Noble Mrs Manley Grant Mrs Stewart McAllister and hostess Mrs Freeman.

Raymond Chubbuck Donald Freeman Lincoln Street Chubbuck Inter Street Congregational Church North Center P.T.A Cosmopolitan Club Pine Cone Troop 4 Carl Pierce Gerard Billington Bernard Knight Ernest Bailey John Robbins Richard Schaper John Hornsinger Richard Sherwood Paul McCole John Hart Harvey Hartley Allan Noble Manley Grant Stewart McAllister Freeman

Marionette Show Delights Youngsters at Morse High

The Tinderbox marionette performance at Morse High School auditorium drew a large, enthusiastic crowd from city schools. One third life size puppets performed five acts amid bright costumes as the P. T. A. Council sponsored the fall entertainment. Committee members included Mrs Loring D Small Mrs Margaret Griffith Mrs Harry Larrabee Mrs Ralph Milliken Mrs Edward McGuiggan Mrs Courtney Stover and Mrs Charles T Small.

Morse High School P. T. A. Council Loring D. Small Margaret Griffith Harry Larrabee Ralph Milliken Edward McGuiggan Courtney Stover Charles T. Small

Bailey, Dames Engage in Planned December Wedding

Mr and Mrs Ernest J Bailey of 13 Oliver Street announce the engagement of Kathrine M Bailey to Ralph Dames son of Mr and Mrs John Dames of Ann Arbor Michigan. Kathrine a Bingham High School and New England Conservatory graduate teaches music at Mount Saint Scholastica college Atchison Kansas. Ralph a U S Marine veteran will receive a mathematics degree from the University of Michigan in February.

Ernest J. Bailey Oliver Street Kathrine M Ralph Dames John Dames Ann Arbor Mich Miss Bailey Bingham High School New England Conservatory of Music Boston University of Michigan Mount Saint Scholastica College Atchison, Kan Dames U. S. Marines

Education Week Observed Across Nation November 11 to 17

American Education Week invites the public to see schools in action discuss trends and developments and promote school well being. Bath schools plan several programs while urging parent visits during the week. The piece warns about higher taxes affecting business incentives and purchasing power.

Our Republic Bath

Coal Output Share Falls on Pennsylvania Mines

It is estimated that about 24 percent of all coal mined in America comes from Pennsylvania.

America Pennsylvania

World War era bomber packs vast wiring system

The U. S. B-36 bomber incorporates 27 miles of electric wiring within its structure and its anti icing equipment could heat a 600 room hotel, highlighting the scale of its advanced electrical systems.

Brunswick Area Groups Promote Blood Drive and Local Events

A Brunswick hamlet roundup reports PTA supper at Coombs School on November 14 with 6 30 pm entry charges for members and guests. Blood donation drives run November 13 20 at Naval Air Station Bowdoinham for ages 21 to 59. Red Cross contact numbers listed. local clubs, farms, and fertilizer firms urged to participate. Personal notices include moves, births, visits, and gatherings. a parakeet returns home after a neighborhood scare.

PTA Coombs Frank Powers Malcolm Jewell Dan Christie James Brice Bert Merrill Dudley Winfred Dodge Bowdeinham Bowdoinham Red Cross Rooms Brunswick Tel Red Cross Merrymeeting Poultry Farm Sagedahoc Fertilizer Co Helen Millay Delmar Curtis Milton Temple Stanley Baker Katherine Hobart Richard Moore Lottie Edgecomb Raymond Dyer Bowdoin Paul Cummings John Furbish Lionel Jacques Topsham Vernon Tourtelette Brunswick High Richmond High School Mary Hardie Florida Vincent Jones Shepard Edwards Stockton Springs Alexandria Fort Meade Sally Westbrook

Walter H. Smith Rites Held At Heenie Funeral Home

Walter Herbert Smith died at his daughter Mrs. John Tarr’s home. He was born in Gardiner on June 9, 1874, son of Simeon and Mary Studley Smith. Surviving are his wife Blanche and daughter Mrs. Tarr. Burial was in Ridge Cemetery.

Walter Herbert Smith Heenie John Tarr Gardiner Simeon Mary Studley Smith Blanche Tarr Ridge Cemetery

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