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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Nov 12, 1953

Page

3

Phippsburg Community Activities and Local Notices

Phippsburg items report Boy Scout canvass planning led by Thomas Totman and P T A meeting set for Riverside hall with a panel on Child Behavior. Moose sighting near Center pond. 55 children treated at Sodium Fluoride Clinic. weather. roof and paint work on Center church and Totman library. deer tagging at Snipe's store. Personal notes include hunting trips, a Sebasco wedding, and local visits.

Phippeburg Po TA Thomas. Totman Pune Igre Propra Gail Roberts Leo Hamel Thomas Totman Phippsburg Boy Scout Financial Mr. Totman Bath City Hall Dromore Macy Whitehead Ruippecare School Stanwood Gilman Phippsburg P. T. A Riverside Hall Rose Wyman John Rogers Haggetts and Seaveys Albert F Totman Snipe John Moore Small Point Charles Stevens Sa Charles Pye

Local Social Roundup From Bay Point to Bath

Bay Point and nearby towns share a sequence of visits and illnesses. Patrolman Francis W Powers of Calais guests at the Navajo dinner. Charles Reno of Portland visits his brother George Renaud. Mrs Eva Morang recovers from illness while Furbish family residents report flu cases. Donna Furbish turns five on November 4 with a doll and carriage gift from her parents.

Pea Patel Pooney PigyStar William Adams Louisa Howard Francis W. Powers Calais Powers Charles Reno Portland George Renaud Eva Morang Furbish Yvonne Karen Judy Gail Jimmie Furbish A. Temple Federal Eet Dwight Furbish Sherman Campbell William Leemen Lewiston Donna

Dresden Local Notes Highlight Deer Hunt and Community Events

Local residents listed for deer hunting include Leila Perkins Emil Carlson Charles Dorr Chester Dorr Robert Dorr Howard Chapman and Mrs Popps Richard Houdlette Melville Houdlette Clarence Payson Jr A TV set installed at William Browns home in West Dresden Proceeds from a Ladies auxiliary rummage sale near $20 Mrs Oliver Getchell travels to Meriden to visit daughter Mrs John Houdlette Guests at James Camerons West Dresden include Alfred Houdlette from Bath About 70 youths attended a Modern Woodmen Dresden PTA Halloween party with prizes for best costumes and witch wagon winners Plans announced for a public supper Nov 21 at the Methodist vestry for Sunday school needs A Christmas supper and sale is planned Dec 12 with Mrs Lila Fitch as chairperson

Leila Perkins Emil Carlson Charles Dorr Chester Dorr Robert Dorr Howard Chapman Popps Richard Melville Houdlette Clarence Payson William Brown West Dresden Ladies’ Auxiliary St. John’s Church Oliver Getchell Meriden Conn John Houdlette James Cameron Alfred Houdlette Bath Woodmen Dresden Dale Dana Gagne Dennice Teresa Blen Kermit Trussell

Surprise Stork Shower Honors Mrs. Louis Kingsbury

Mrs. Louis Kingsbury was guest of honor at a surprise stork shower hosted by Mrs. James Costedio and Mrs. Eugene Herrin at 16 Central Avenue. Guests enjoyed pink basket gifts, sandwiches, chips, pickles, olives, cake, soda and candy, with a social evening.

Louis Kingsbury James Costedio Eugene Herrin Central Avenue Kingsbury William Brown George Kingsbury Harold Haggett Lucy Haggett Douglas Champion Frank Torrey Donald Foster Joseph Black Ralph Burden Myron Wallace Carol Fitzgerald Gayle Fitzgerald Louise Allain Harriet

Turner shower at Mrs. Gray home and church notes

Parker Head assell Turner event at Mrs. A B Gray's home featured gifts and cake with a list of attendees including Mr. and Mrs. Charles Blaisdell and Mrs. Eugene Harrington. Missionary meeting led by Mrs Herbert Bassett with several attendees noted. Education Week activities, perfect attendance honors, and a dental lesson were mentioned along with many local visits, hospital notes, and Thanksgiving plans. residents of Bath, West Point, Sebasco Estates, Popham, and Lisbon Falls were referenced along with military personnel at Portsmouth and Jacksonville.

Assell ‘Turner A. B. Gray Charles Whaisdell Herbert Earl Lowell Ralp ‘Anaty Leslie ‘Darling J. A. Darling Frank Mezenski Willien Leslie Logan Howard Hutchins Ralph Hasty Linscott John Libby Linda Warren Doughty James Ross Anne Gray Fe F Moore Robin Hutchins Frederick Libby Patty East Boston William Hodgkins J. Frank Mezenz Lester Beals Marion Nadeau Bath Stephen Hlister Irene Libby Hlister Lisbon Falls Lewis Lowell Oe Pee Parker End Charles Blaisdell Eugene Harrington Hebron Leston Harrington Bath Memorial Hospital Clyde Moore Rose Marie Harrington Moore L. E. Prentiss Florence Rollins Popham West Point Gordon Alden Sebasco Estates Arthur Kreidler Frances Morong Portland Morong Laurence Babine Glen Reese U.S. N Boston William Cushing William Hallett Eva Hoar Laurence Morong U. S.N Portsmouth Naval Hospital Lutz Russell Turner Mississippi J. Albert Young F. P. Young H. Whitehead Peter Hutchins Phippsburg Center W. H. Wyman Brunswick George Watson Lewis Lowell

Engaged Couple Announced By Layton Family

Mr. and Mrs. Irving Layton announce the engagement of their daughter Miss Layton to Ray Albright son of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Albright of Roaring Spring Pa. Miss Layton attended Morse High School and works as a waitress at the Colonial Cafe. Mr. Albright, Roaring Spring High School 1951 graduate, serves in the U S Navy and is en route to the Azores. A June wedding is planned.

Irving Layton Pleasant Avenue Ray Albright Roaring Spring Miss Layton Morse High School Colonial Cafe Mr. Albright Roaring Spring High School U. S. Navy Azores

Halloween Dance Party At Madelyn Wetherbee School

The annual Halloween dancing party for pupils of Mrs. Madelyn Wetherbee’s school of the dance was held at Central Church parish house. Three groups presented ornate costumes and novelty dances with prizes awarded to contestants. grand marches led by students in each group.

Madelyn Wetherbee School of the Dance Central Church Parish House J. Edward Drake, Jr Harold McElman Charles Lee William Mussenden Herman Shepard William McElman Ellen Thompson Baer Connard Teddy Mussenden James Preble Martha Ellen Shepard Dickson Drake Beverly Reed Lyman Poole John McCole Roy Lawrence Charles Shaw Henry Gallant Frederick Cousins Richard Haskell Louis Harvey Selden Greene Greg Jenkins Jon Preble William Petit Wayne Shaw Linda McCole Gail Meister John Day Mary McLaughlin Wayne Ardlyn Francis Peter Kelley Frank Blanchard Patty Parks Charles Pierce Nancy Doyle Pamela Olsen Fred Brown

Couture May Seek Nomination in June

City Councilman Louis O. Couture of Ward 3 may enter the State legislative race as a Republican candidate for one of Bath's two State Representatives. Couture confirmed he is seriously considering the possibility. It is likely that incumbents Forrest Capore and Dr. Herbert T. Caverly will seek renomination, with others possibly entering before filing time.

Louis O. Couture Ward 3 Bath Couture Forrest Capore Herbert T. Caverly

Marriage Intentions Filed in City Clerk Office

Marriage intentions were filed by Patrick G. Birmingham of 647 Washington Street and Eva Mae Bowser of 10 Pleasant Avenue. Robert J. Gaudette of 45 Western Avenue and Freida May Legard, daughter of Forrest C. Legard of 15 Maple Grove Avenue. George B. Paisley of Bath and Barbara G. Little of Castine.

Harry E. Ring, Jr Patrick G. Bermingham Washington Street Eva Mae Bowser Charles F. Bowser Pleasant Avenue Robert J. Gaudette Dennis Gaudette Western Avenue Freida May Legard Forrest C. Legard Maple Grove Avenue George B. Paisley Bath Mary A. Compton Belle River Barbara G. Little Joseph S. Little Castine

No Damage at Popham Beach Despite High Tide and Gale

A stiff north-northeast gale with exceptionally high tide Saturday stirred rough ice. Kennebec Life Saving Station attendants reported no damage to cottage property and that the beach did not appear to be washing out as in past occasions.

Coast Guard Kennebec

About 550 Rat Kinds Known With Three Serious Pests

The article notes roughly 550 known rat species with three posing major threats to humans. It highlights the pests’ impact on health and property, signaling concern for public welfare and possible control measures.

Popham Beach community notes and coastal storm tale

Popham Circle met with Mrs Myra Scott this week and a pot luck supper last week raised funds for the Popham church. A northeast storm caused high tides and minor damage along the coast, with lobstermen bearing the greatest loss. Numerous Bath, Phippsburg, and Brunswick visitors appeared at cottages and beaches while others gathered driftwood and berries for winter bouquets. Births include John B. Wilbur 3d in Columbus Ohio. Many locals and visitors spent Sunday at Popham, sharing meals and checking cottages.

Popham Circle Myra Scott Popham Church Fund Allan Spear Edwin H. P. Lowell Bath Butler Phippsburg Center Riverside

Monthly Probate Court session lists numerous estates and guardians

Wills filed and administrations appointed across Bath Georgetown Woolwich and nearby towns. Executors named include Baxter Moulton Rowe Spinney Madden Heath Cav erly and others with bonds and guardianship orders. inventories accounts and licenses to sell estates noted for Phippsburg Bath West Bath Topsham and Bowdoinham.

Lillian W. Tucker Bath Kate M. Baxter Pauline C. Moulton Ida Hinckley Georgetown Vesta E. Rowe Harris Toothaker Rodick Woolwich Leon L. Spinney Charles I. Madden Charles I. Madden, Jr George C. Madden J. Edgar Hunnewell Flora O. Dow Arthur L. Plant Leslie W. Plant Edward W. Vaughan Ida A. Lounsbury Harry Lait Jennie M. Lait Mary E. Robinson Phippsburg Haskell C. Todd Daniel Moore Bates Christiana Delaware Charles Theodore Russell Bates Bertha Carson Day Bates Irving F. Hunt Florence L. Hunt John E. Young Joseph A. Young Guardian Milton Given Bowdoinham Mildred Given Alphonso Burnham Viva M. Burnham Barbara R. Burnham Rogers I. Moulton Adelaide Moulton D.b.n Edith M. Cornish William C. Perkins Belle S. Card Richmond Thaddeus W. Card Katherine M. Mallett Topsham Walter W. Mallett Berniece D. Staples Leah P. Bowie Helena E. Oliver Edward J. Bachelder Mabel C. Grant Mattie K. Bach

Coxs Head Dromore Extension Service Holds November Meeting

The Dromore Extension Service met for November to teach handicrafts including textile painting and decorative painting. A northeaster disrupted the area with gale winds rain and light snow causing electric outages and property damage including a television antenna blown down in Spruceville. Personal notes mention homecomings and visits among local residents and a hunter bagging a doe at Dresden.

Dromore Spruceville Robert Moore Ethel Moore Bath Memorial Hospital Sarah E. Wilbur R. E. Sanborn Bath Arthur Lilly Thomas Portland Ernest Wood Little Cox's Head Lewis Moore Dresden Stanton C. Dozois Myra Scott Walter E. Sprague Popham

Armistice Day Topic At West Bath Grange Meeting

West Bath Grange held an attentive meeting Monday evening with Alex Burgess presiding. Announced dates for Master Mason degrees class: first and second on Nov 30 and third and fourth on Dec 7. applications due by Nov 16. Mattie Collins led a varied program including Armistice Day and Halloween numbers. Mrs Mercie Mar Fadden read World War One.

West Bath Grange Alex Burgess Mattie Collins Mercie Mar- Fadden

Also Mentioned on This Page

John McCourt Eustis Walter McCourt Minnie Wallace Sebasco Harry Spinney Torrance Calif Robert Lutz Sebasto Dudley Harrington Jimmy Totman West Bath Raymond Campbell Lester Oliver Oscar Gilliam Winthrop. Blair Ellen Maurice Blair Sylvia Green Perley Quimby Shirley Pratt Miss Linscott Wilson Rainey Rollins Portland Street Portland, Maine Parker Herbert Bassett Rl Lowell H. M. White Arthur Moore, Jr Robert Gray Clarence Blaisdell C. Leo Hamel Popham Beach John B. 3d John B. Wilbur Columbus Ohio Stanley W. Hyde Popnat Charles Shepard Eric Carrier Auburn Susie Spinney William H. Wyman Parker Head Ernest Shepard Sally Fairfield Dunlap Hatch Carl Bickford Bruce West Bowdoin Marguerite McNulty Newfield Grace Cushing Guy E. Crowley Roger Willard Oliver Sag R Lee Walter Gilmore Savoies of Henry O. McCabe Elna A. McCabe First Portland National Bank John Baptiste Gamache Yvonne Bouchard Charles A. Bean Charles T. Small Normena MacKinnon Canal National Bank of Portland S Bond Margaret E. MacDonald Adella J. Morey Doris Levesque Als Jeanne Levesque Wilfred C. Trott Margaret Elizabeth Trott Henry M. Biggins Edward A. Newman Adella Harry J. Rich Cox America Atta TN Chevrolet Brooke Chevrolet, Inc Center Street
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