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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Nov 12, 1953

Page

6

Society and Club Notes and Community Updates

Carl Rosenwald attends a Thimble club dish supper at her Indian-music event. The Bath page lists numerous Bath area residents, travelers, and church members, noting recoveries, relocations, a parish ordination, and two social scenes with arrivals and weekend visits.

Carl Rosenwald Thimble Black Court Street Percy Miller Donald Stewart Lloyd Hooker Blake Chester Azie Robert Jewell Russell Kenney, Jr Milliken Foste Pratt Adeline Black

Sims Couple Attend Day in Boston During Visit

Rev. and Mrs. Charles A. Sims were seen in Boston as they visit Mrs. Sims who assists her husband and travels with V. Overman of Bangor. Mrs. Shirley Foster of Augusta travels with sister Har to Washington for a related family occasion.

Natalie Fowle Mitchell School William P. Hatch Washington Street Forrest Fowle Boothbay Harbor Ardenne A. Stott Everett Quinlan Boston Stott Dr. Stott Hannah Somes Reading Mass Charles A. Sims Sims and V. Overman Bangor Shirley Foster Auasta Har

Local Republican Women Attend State Federation Luncheon

Mrs Arthur Comey of Lincoln Mass sits with Hon and Mrs Arthur Sewall at Stone House Farm Sagadahoc County. Portland luncheon Friday noon hosts Hazel Robbins Ruth Leavitt and Georgia Walker Day's Ferry. Helen Olson of Bath Iron Works hospital patient. Richard D Goodwin 18 joins U S Army at Morse High School alum to train at Fort Dix New Jersey.

Arthur Comey Lincoln, Mass Arthur Sewall Stonehouse Farm Sagadahoc County State Federation Portland Hazel Robbins Ruth Leavitt Georgia Walker Day's Ferry Helen Olson The Bath Iron Works Memorial Hospital

Mrs Geraldine Fogg Visits Woolwich Friends

Miss Geraldine Fogg R N visits Mr and Mrs William of Woolwich for two weeks while on leave from the Veterans hospital in Tow.

Geraldine Fogg R. N Mrs. William of Woolwich Veterans Hospital Togw

Somerville and Bath Residents Attend Weddings and Visits

Local families from Somerville and Bath spent weekends with relatives in Maine New Hampshire and Massachusetts. Ler monds attended the Erickson Doe wedding at Bowdoin College chapel with Ler mond as head usher and Ler mond wife as reception pourer. Other visits included Bartletts in Portland and trips to Boca Raton for Mrs Smith and son.

Charles Lermond Kent Somerville Mass Earl Lermond Weeks Street Harold Leeman Woolwich

Young People Guests At Gardiner Sunday

Grace church youth groups meet at Gardiner with evensong led by Rev. Tom G. Akeley. Akeley shares notes from a trip abroad and Gardiner Fellowship hosts supper and social time. Bath attendees include Rev. James L. Grant and seventeen locals. A parish sale is planned for Tuesday November 17 at 3 PM.

Young People’s Fellowship Grace Church Gardiner Tom G. Akeley Gardiner Fellowship Akeley Bath James L. Grant William Munsey Peter Owen Waneta Estes Duncan Robertson Arthur Burns Edward Estes Bethel Estes Gloria Swearingen Alex Robertson Julié Cummings Patty McFarland Marion Holmes Martha Holmes Leina Cahill Roberta Morse

Rent In Arrears Abbottstown Pa Marks 200th Anniversary

Rent payments by the Lutheran Congregation of Abbottstown will mark a rare event in 283 years as the yearly due from the town’s founding descendant is finally collected. The 1953 payment, described as one pepper corn, completes a long historical rent record tied to John Abbott, founder of the church.

Abbottstown Pennsylvania John Abbott Thome Church

Ecoinseles Create Pearl Beads From Fish Scale Substance

The firm Ecoinseles develops artificial pearl beads using a substance derived from fish scales. This material aims to mimic natural pearls for jewelry making and affordable alternatives.

Ecoinseles

Court Disqualification Delays Moffatt Lobster Case

Bath recorder Arthur Dolloff disqualified himself from hearing a motion to dismiss the charge that former State Representative Elizabeth Deering Moffatt possessed three short lobsters in Georgetown on Oct 19. The hearing is moved to Nov 14 before Judge Spinney or Gallagher while defense counsel cites scheduling conflicts.

Arthur D. Dolloff Bath Ee Court Elizabeth Deering Moffatt Georgetown Dolloff Gardiner R. Deering Frank Powers Lewiston Androscoggin Superior Court Powers Leon P. Spinney Brunswick Ralph Gallagher Damariscotta Spinney Gallagher Bath Recorder Moffatt George M. Carlton, Jr

Halloween Party and Square Dance at Arrowsic Town Hall

About 80 people enjoyed the square dance and Halloween party at Arrowsic town hall on Oct 31. The hall was decorated from the night before when town schoolchildren held their Halloween party. Prizes went to Ger de Greenleaf and Reginald Atwood for funniest costume and to Howard Carlton for the most persistent dancer. Mel Howe called off the dances and doughnuts coffee and cider were served by the Mother's club. Articles donated for the club drew 11 items with Hugh Eisenhower first selectman taking the first prize.

Arrowsic Town Hall Gerde Greenleaf Reginald Atwood Howard Carlton Mel Howe Mother's Club Hugh Eisenhower

Engagement announced for Miss Pinkham and Mr Barter

Mrs Robert Garcia of Boston and Charles H Pinkham of Five Islands announce the engagement of their daughter Mary Evelyn to Amy Barter son of Mr and Mrs Arrier of Bath Miss Pinkham graduated Morse High class of 1953 in June and is employed at Steeves Market Mr Barter graduated Morse High class of 195? and recently discharged from the U S Coast Guard No wedding date set

Robert Garcia Boston Charles H. Pinkham Five Islands Mara Evely Amy Barter Arrier Bath Miss Pinkham Morse High Wes Steeves’ Marke U. S. Coast Guard

Bath P. T. A. Council Holds School of Instruction

A Bath P. T. A. Council school of instruction was held last Wednesday evening in Morse High School library at 7 30. Mrs Isadore Singer opened the session and welcomed attendees from Bath associations Dike Washington North Center Huse Lillian F Fisher South End and West Bath. Pauline Belanger was appointed recorder. Four topics were presented Clarifying parliamentary procedure by Nathan W Watson Other speakers included Mrs Joseph I Smith on program highlights and committee work Stepping Stone to Chicago traced local committee chair progress Supt Loring R Addison discussed PTA policies aims and public relations A Q A period followed and attendees said they gained valuable information.

Bath P. T. A. Council Morse High School Isadore Singer Oses Bath Dike Washington North Center Huse Lillian F. Fisher South End Joseph I. Smith State Board of Education Chicago Daniel Matter District Three Supt. of Schools Loring R. Addison Singer

Bath Fire Station Rescues Neighboring House From Fire

Early Thursday, Engine Two at 1160 Washington Street was saved from disaster as a blaze in its roof edge spread. Two boys alerted driver Millard Greene, who backed the truck but ladder proved too short, prompting Central Station to send Ladder One. Fire Chief Richard Frates said quick action confined damage to the roof area and likely started from chimney sparks.

Bath Engine Two Washington Street Millard Greene Greene Central Station Richard Frates Promp

Army flier and wife entertained at party

Lieut. Darwin James Adams Jr. and Mrs Adams were guests at a Bath party hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Henderson. Adams, a U S Air Force pilot, arrived from Korea via San Francisco on Oct 9 and will report to Fort Dix for a month before discharge and civilian life. He flew 170 missions in Korea and bought the former Sewall home at 949 High Street after the Sewalls moved.

Melvin B. Henderson North Street Darwin James Adams High Street Adams Bath Korea San Francisco Calif Fort Dix N. J Edward Sewall

Night fatal accidents dominate despite lighter traffic

Night driving sees a higher share of fatal crashes as three of five deadly incidents occur after dark, even though overall traffic is lighter than by day.

Annual YMCA Camp Fund Drive Makes Progress

The Bath YMCA campaign committee reported progress near last year’s pace though the goal was not yet reached. President A M Main led the meeting with bids discussed for entrance improvements and rubber coverings. Main outlined support for world service work in 78 countries, with directors from the Bath Y present.

A.M. Main State Y.M. C. A Portland Y Herbert L. Douglas Omar R. King Rev. Laforest Hodgkins Sidney L. Eaton William Skelton William C. Perkins

Christmas Pop Concert Benefit at State School Auditorium

Beta Sigma Phi chapter hosts a Christmas Pop Concert at the State School auditorium on December 6. Lincoln County Orchestra, appearing in Bath this season, performs with special decorations and cabaret seating for four during intermissions. Tickets go on sale Tuesday with no reservations, and a large volunteer committee handles tickets, tables, refreshments, publicity, and program printing.

Beta Sigma Phi Lincoln County Orchestra Bath John M. Conley, Jr Catherine H. Legard Helen Hayes Albert Thompson W. Linwood Haynes Lenard F. Wetherbee George A. Gardenier Paul E. Akeley Clyde Ambrose Paul J. Graystuck Waldron H. Troop Frank A. Gallagher Amerise Bourque Bert. S.osgood Maria St. Angelo Albert Desmond William Turpie Catharine Legard Howard P. Holmes

Spiritual Life Mission Continues In Springfield Churches

Spiritual Life Mission activities continue with daily 7 30 services at Beacon Street and Wesley churches. Visiting pastors urge renewal of membership vows and adoption of holy habits such as prayer Bible reading tithing and personal devotions. Rev Albert Higgins of the Springfield Mass District preached Wednesday evening and stressed faith tied to giving and service.

Wesley Church Beacon Street Church Albert Higins Pringfield Mass Hielon

Arrowsic Mothers Club Organizes Civic Efforts and Fundraisers

The Arrow sic Mothers Club, a young civic group, has worked to improve the schoolhouse, decorate it, and support local projects. Members held meetings with Mrs Milly Stafford and Mrs Carol Ainsworth, donated African violets, raised funds for a Halloween party, and sent support to ill student Edwin Hartsat. The next gathering is slated for December 3 at the schoolhouse.

Mother’s Club of Arrowsic Ince Milly Stafford Ch’ N Carol Ainsworth Spinney Mill Road Charles Crosby Town Hall Frances White Celia Carlton Marion Rittall Edwin Hartstat Bath Memorial Hospital

Winnegance PTA Plans Christmas Party At December Meeting

The Winnegance PTA held its third meeting of the season in the schoolhouse with nine members and two guests, Supt. Wood Gilman and Miss Marleen Nickerson. They approved a Christmas party with each member bringing a 60 cent gift, and winter meetings will start at six. Gilman showed new readers and library books. refreshments were served by Mrs. Anna Pratt and Mrs. Frances Morse.

Winnegance P. T. A Wood Gilman Marleen Nickerson Wis Stonywood Gilman Gilman Anna Pratt Frances’ Morse Ruth Nickerson Gladysky Frances Macald

Maine Deer Hunts Highlight Big Bucks and Close Calls

Outdoor circles buzz through Nov 30 about deer hunting in Maine. With 174,108 licenses issued in 1952 and 35,171 deer killed last season, odds run about one in five to bag venison. A Brownville buck weighing 204 pounds drew attention, and 1,000 bucks are taken yearly in Maine. Bear news features guide Ken Crocker at Kennebago as a bear climbs down a tree near him without a shot.

Maine Theodore Roosevelt Brownville Raymond Emery New Egypt N. J Ken Crocker Kennebago Ken Crocker

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Strate Blair Wilson Melrose Mass Mel Hospital Akefield Melrose High David Ilson Roger Meade Denny Road Fraser Philip Wyman Fred Donald Page Mary Crescent Chapter O. E Wotan Santate Wyman Genesta Chapter Muriel Stafford Eric Stafford Brook N. Re Lancelot W.R. Stafford Dicker F McHugo U.S. A Brunsw Naval Air Base Thomas Reed Sagadahoche Cumberland Reynolds Grover Alice Mulligan Helen Huskins Floyd Bussey Fairhaven Inlaw Lynn Bussey Green Street Linwood Carr Linwood, Jr Cumber Center Andusband Harold Carter St. Cloud Fla Douglas Dearborn Walter Rogarend Herbert Tree Albert Bonney Union Street Wollaston Bonney Jack Germaine Edna Hall Bernard Varnum Bowman Street John Husking Penobscot Varnum Bert M. Davis Harrison Floral Street Dssney Nathan C. White Nee Ang Paeesy Maine Municipal Association White James Rogers New York City Ae ¥. Gibbons Laforest Hodgkins Macy Whitehead Charles Stevens Nathaniel Pearson Bristol Congregational Christian Churches Lincoln Association of Congregational Churches and Ministers Lottie Sherburne Bridgewater, Mass Delphine Goodwin Ethel Barter Betty Newell Mary Lou McLellan Central Maine General Hospital E. F. Newell Charles Johnson South Windham Portland Osteopathic Hospital Susan Louise Milton C. Trott Ruth Jordan Annie Belle Cutting Brookline Miss Jordan Charles Lockery York Street Daniel E. Hatch Cambridge Robert B. Hatch Greenstreet Orono Bowdoin Daniel University of Maine Wesley C. Simpson Wesley, Jr Fisher Court Belfast Mr. Simpson Edna Simpson Erno Flanders Northport Earl Twitchell Haddonfield William Otton Woodbridge, N. J Frank W. Powers Calais Ray Orcutt Skowhegan Maine State Police Woolwich Barracks Edward Sewall 3d Hingham, Mass Mrs Walter Brennan Augusta Jennie Sawyer Linwood Ordman Meadowway Carl de Suse Paul K. Niven James A. Gillies Barbara Burden Cynthia Dauphin Jeanette Babine Bath N. E. T. &T. Exchange Newark City Susan Bell Connard Oak Grove Seminary Vassalboro George Baer Connard Edward Street Richard Johnson William Johnson Scituate, Mass Warren P. Munsey 94 Court Street Roscoe P. McFadden Carrie Hall Middle Street Arthur O. Berry King Bridgewater Conn New England Industrial Arts Association Association Connecticut Mr. Berry F. Arthur Berry Robbins Street Burt Lonn Rose Street Donald S. McRae, Jr E. M.I Donald S McRae Bath Street US. S Tanner Brooklyn, N. Y Navy Yard Marvin Nusz Elk City Oklo Arctic R. Clinton McFadden R.N Albert Berry Newport R. I Union Berry Harry G. Barrett Andrew Paul Susie Andrews Carlton Andrews East Brunswick Uxbridge Howard Phoenix Big Chief East Sullivan Mr. Andrews New Reece Stephen 5S. Marshall Lillian Walker Stephen Marshall Pan American Airways London Rome Paris Stephen Marines Leavittown Long Island N. Y Donald M. Marshall New York Richard D. Goodwin Robert D. Goodwin Morse Hi School Otis Bartlett Berlin, N. H Bartlett Leon Bartlett Granite Street Harold B. MacElman Office Drive Maine General Hospital MacElman Carolyn St. Martin Edward St. Martin Mae Armstrong Ha’ Blaisdell Mr. Blaisdell Arnold Holmes Mr. Holmes U. S. Army Nnd Maurice Haynes Academy Street Robert Boca Raton, Fla John Burgess Forrest Drake A. Bernard Henderson Coaeteess George Goodwin Lawrence Vail Roy Bradford Marsonic Temple Grace Church Fellowship James J. Kinney James P. Stefan Port Donald M. Stubbs Topsham Cecil Beane Bath P. T. A. Council Instruction Lan Huse School Ww Church of Arrowsic Mother's Club Winnegance Pta Bob Mautor
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