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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Nov 15, 1951

Page

3

Lincoln Academy Honors Veterans and Community Leaders

A Sunday ceremony marked by the unveiling of a bronze plaque on the gymnasium wall of a local high school. Harold A. Campli accepted the plaque for the town. Rev Colby spoke Armistice Day remarks honoring World War II dead. Lincoln Lodge Masons held Past Masters Night with a turkey supper and multiple 25 year pins.

Harold A. 1 Fred W. Merry Earl B. Colby John L. B Ernest H. Grover Leon G Theodore V. Sherman Alfred M. Norton Stanton A. Sherman Stanwood C. Gilman Robert P. Frazier Rensel H. Colby Samuel J. Sewall Post American Legion Legion ‘Auxiliary Army and Navy Sewall Harold A Colby University of Maine Normandy Lincoln Lodge of Masons Garrison Hill CBS Laurence I. Davis Elmer Wickham Vincent Reed Hallie Simpson Frank B. Adams Harold Averill Clinton R. Bailey C.H. Carney Roy W. Dickinson Charles E. Cowley Sidney G. Evans Frank H. Gray Alex Byron Adams John Sutter Roy R. Marston Ryler Organ Society

Local Notes on Students and Community Changes

Among the hunters who have shot a deer are Mrs Clyde Perk ins and Clyde Jr of South Dresden Dexter Moody a sophomore at Gardiner High has been transferred to Bridge Academy The freshmen at B A will present a one act play in the near future Junior O A T typing certificates have been awarded Dorothy Rittall Earnestine Bailey and Joyce Damon Basketball games will start soon at Pownalboro hell which is being renovated Mrs George Bailey formerly of this town has secured employment as a nurse at the Case Home in Swansea Mass This home is for widows of Episcopalian rectors Mrs Harlan Ryder is a guest there Her husband for several years was the rector at Richmond and also of St Johns Episcopal church in this town Logan Jones of South Dresden has gone to the home of Roland Jewell

Clyde Perkins Clyde, Jr South Dresden Dexter Moody Gardiner High Bridge Academy B. A Dorothy Rittall Earnestine Bailey Joyce Damon Pownalboro Hell George Bailey Case Home Swansea Mass Harlan Ryder Richmond St. John's Episcopal Church Logan Jones Roland Jewell

Port Saint Malo granite area described as 65 acres

A report identifies the port city of St. Malo in France as having a granite land area of 65 acres.

St. Malo France

Woolwich Grange Fair and Installations Noted in Town

Woolwich Grange hosted a successful fair with displays, booths, and a stage program featuring The Dummy play and Floradora Girls. Installations and elections followed in a formal ceremony with many guests from nearby granges.

Spinning Wheel Club Meeting And Local Updates

The Spinning Wheel Club plans a Nov 15 meeting with Mrs. Hollis Leeman. Pfc Pelham Howe near home on fur loUgh from Scott Air Base. Mrs Ralph Reynolds injured in fall. no fracture per X rays. principal of Sagadahoc Ferry school. Mrs Densmore Leach to return home soon after surgery. Rolvin Trott improving after illness. Past Masters Association with Woolwich Grange to hold November meeting. fish chowder supper to be served.

Good Will Florence Carlton Ferry Maryside Shirley Hemingway Edi Sagadahoc Ferry Pearl Reed Norman Palmer Charles Powers Ruth Orr Maud Orr Gertude Maston Clifton Gainsley Costello P. Hall William Sheldon Clarence Getchell Earl Dow Edith Rice Harry Fitch Montsweag Baptist Church Daniel W. Steffeld Montsweag Church Salvation Army America William Robson Woolwich Center Baptist Church Woolwich Yarmouth United Baptist Convention of Maine Spinning Wheel Club Hollis Leeman Pfc Pelham Howe Melvin Howe Scott Air Base Belleville St. Louis Ralph Reynolds Bath Memorial Hospital Reynolds Stanwood Gilman Densmore Leach Gardiner General ’Hospital Rolvin Trott Albert Temple Woolwich Grange

Arrowsic's 89YearOld Clerk Celebrates Birthday

Frank H. Snipe who served Arrowsic as town clerk for 25 years turned 89 on Monday. He still attends town meetings, enjoys a long daily walk, and remains active in community affairs with family and friends from Bath Arrowsic and Woolwich visiting at his daughter Mrs Harold Walker's home.

Arrowsie Frank H. Snipe Bath Arrowsic Woolwich Harold Walker Highland Street Snipe Walker Mina Snipe Baldwin Augusta (Stinson) Snipe Times

Barker pleads guilty to stop sign violation in Municipal Court

Harry A. Barker, 20, of 49 Meadow Way, pleaded guilty to driving past a stop sign at Center and Washington streets before Recorder John W. Quarrington. He paid a $5 fine and $4.70 costs. complainant was Patrolman Benjamin Fitzgerald.

Harry A. Barker Meadow Way Center Washington Streets John W. Quarrington Barker Benjamin Fitzgerald

Lecture on Family Relations Delights Morse High Audience

Dr. Herbert D. Lamson of Boston University spoke on family relations at Morse High Auditorium Friday with a film Who's Boss. PTA groups from Phippsburg and Winnecage joined. Dr Perkins showed the film, and Lamson discussed it. A Sedgwick dinner preceded the event, hosted by local PTA leaders. Overnight guests stayed with Gordon Alden at Sebasco Estates.

Herbert D. Lamson Boston University Morse High Auditorium Bse Phippsburg and Winneganee Pta Rl Perkins Hyde Memorial Home Lamson Sedgwick Norman MacDonald Winneganee Gordon Alden Phippsburg Donald Logan Shiley Pratt Peter Gagnon Sebasco Estates PTA

West Bath Grange installs new Master and plans supper

West Bath Grange met Monday with new master William Small Jr presiding. A fried clam supper on December 7 was announced as the power drive continues. The program featured Margaret Mulcahy, Esther Andrews, Doris and Rose Doughty, Robert Ramsay, Patricia Mulcahy, Doris White, and others in songs, poetry, and readings. The group sang for Past Master Alton Collins and the Past Master's Jewel was presented to Paul Lemont. Refreshments and dancing followed.

West Bath Patricia Mulcahy Doris White the Grange Alton Collins William Small, Jr Madelyn Kronstrand Greta Verna Graves Everett Lemont Paul Lemont

Large Buck Survives Shots in Coastal Community

In West Point area reporting, Freeman Gilliam fishes 65 lobster traps this fall with four for his wife Vida and three daughters. One trap earns as high as 5 weekly, others yield nothing. The storm of November 5 impacted traps while families like the Gilliams fund Christmas and high school needs. Armistice Day parade was led in Augusta by Lt. Charles T. Wyman, National Guard.

James Roderick Wyman Augusta Charles Wyman Charles T. Wyman National Guard Freeman Gilliam Vida Sarah Laura Emma Linda West Point

Community Notes from West Bath and Vicinity

West Bath residents attend Mizpah Class gathering hosted by Mrs. Carl Graves. Local service members and family news include BIW employee James Fuller on vacation, Lucille Babbidge at Brunswick Air Base, and Pfc. William Deehan stationed at Scott Air Force Base. Local arrivals, hospital visits, and military updates highlight the week in Bath and surrounding towns.

First Baptist Church Bath Carl Graves James Fuller Bath Iron Works Lucille Babbidge Brunswick Air Base David Larrabee Topsham Joseph Larrabee Fred Larrabee Kenneth Noyes Boston Ralph Baker Woolwich Leon Belanger Philip Booker George Booker William C. Deehan USAF F. W. Deehan Scott Air Force Base Belleville Ill Richard Renshaw USA Fort Tilden N. Y Elaine Renshaw Bath Memorial Carl Groves Eulelia Dresden Edward Thompson U. S. Navy Edward K. Thompson Thompson Arthur Cormier Boothbay Harbor Crocker House Cormier The BIW

Hyde Windlass Co. leader speaks to Bath Rotary club

Rodney E. Ross Jr., Bath CityCouncil chair and Hyde Windlass Co. vice president, spoke at a Rotary luncheon. He traced the company history from 1900, noting 560 employees and a $38,000 weekly payroll, its shift from ship propellers to paper mill machinery, and current windlass work for the United States Lines steamer at Newport News.

Rodney E. Ross, Jr Bath City Council Hyde Windlass Co Rotary Club Bill Meneally Portland Kora Temple Bath Rotarians David Dickson Mr. Ross Windlass Company Bath Iron Works General Hyde Hyde Keyes Fibre Co Waterville United States Newport News Ross Bath Products Fred Lord Augusta Alton Johnson Belfast Jim Hutchins Miami Fla Bob Baker Lewiston

Morton Family Observes Armistice Day in Mount Vernon

Mr and Mrs Fred Morton of Middle Street and their grandson Master Philip Morton of Augusta observed Armistice Day in Mount Vernon as guests of Mrs Mortons father C A Hall and family.

Fred Morton Middle Street Philip Morton Augusta Mt. Vernon

Pine Grosbeaks, Bucks, and Visits Mark Bay Point Weekend

Bay Point residents noted pine grosbeaks in colonies for two days with a lone nut hatch sighting. Mrs. Howard Drake shot a young buck on Long Island near Forrest Drake’s home, and her father-in-law John Townsend shot a doe nearby. Visitors included A Cohen, Maurice Andrews, Dr. N Hasenfus and family at Five Islands, with friends stopping by Bay Point.

Howard Drake Long Island A. Cohen Eastport Maurice Andrews Madison George Renaud N. Hasenfus Boston College Barbara Richard Hasenfus Russell Watson John McNealy Belmont Mass Five Islands Is Frinds Bay Point Saturay L. M. Spinney Lincoln Campbell Bath Edward Thomas Hagan Edward Butterfield Jefferson Frederick Jackson Madison Moore Madison, Jr Cape Elizabeth Bay Point

Chief Moriarty Urges Bath Youths on Street Safety

Chief Frank L. Moriarty spoke to Bath Maine eighth graders about safety rules. He warned pedestrians and cyclists to obey laws, walk single file facing traffic, and to stop look and listen before crossing. Police may film cyclists who ride improperly, with shame as the consequence.

Frank L. Moriarty Astrid Anderson Moriarty Prin. Moody Flint Margaret Scott Isadore Singer Bath Maine

Pre-nuptial Shower for Virginia Sinclair and Herbert King Jr

Mr and Mrs Milton Pashard hosted a pre nuptial shower at 177 Middle Street for Virginia Sinclair daughter of Mr and Mrs John Sinclair of Brunswick and Herbert King Jr son of Mrs Claire King of 71 Western Avenue to be married soon. Guests included Mr and Mrs Ernest Goodenow Mrs Betty Swain Mrs John Sinclair Sinclair Huard Brunswick John Singleton Bowdoinham Mrs Florence Alexander and children Ceila Ronald Minerva Richmond Mrs Claire King Mr and Mrs George DeWolf Frank DeWolf Miss Frances Warren Miss Edith Senical Deedee Mary Albert Caton James Pushard Talbot Williams and others.

Milton Pashard Middle Street Virginia Sinclair John Sinclair Brunswick Herbert King, Jr Claire King Western Avenue Ernest Goodenow Betty Swain Sinclair Julian Huard Crunswick John Singleton Bowdoinham Florence Alexander Ceila Ronald Minerva Richmond Bath George DeWolf Frank DeWolf Frances Warren Edith Senical Deedee Mary Albert Caton James Pushard Talbot Williams

Bath club reports meeting highlights and holiday plans

The Cosmopolitan Club members discuss food sales at the Hospital Fair and Garden Club activities. They report on a Maine Progressive Union meeting, elect new active members, and plan a Christmas box for the State Hospital in Augusta with a Bath Times subscription. Members also note a possible high school band and a decorated club room project.

Edward B. Hamblett Lewis Cloutier Cie Ard Billington Carville Douglas Cosmopolitan Club Boardman Maine Progressive Union Freeport Bernard Knight State Hospital Augusta Bath Times Mary Wilson Kenneth Colby Walter Thurston Allen Noble Lesle Stairs Dallas Crabtree Keith Crockett Huse Memorial School Bath Mr. Crockett Sally Caton Eleanor Marks Cleora Perkins Vivian McDougal Donald Colby Jennie Perkins Memorial Hospital

Sisters celebrate birthdays with party at Middle Street

Beverly and Carol Doyle daughters of Mr and Mrs Scotchy Doyle 489 Middle Street were feted on Saturday for their fifth and sixth birthdays. Games prizes and songs marked the event around a decorated table with refreshments and a large birthday cake. Attendees included Stephen Doyle Gail Chabot Joyce Chabot Cynthia Staples George Staples Cheryl Brown Sandra Lee Wright Barbara Alexander Stephen Saunders Allen Saunders and Sandra Desmond.

Beverly Carol Doyle Mrs. Scotchy Doyle Middle Street Stephen Doyle Gail Joyce Chabot Cynthia George Staples Cheryl Brown Sandra Lee Wright Barbara Alexander Stephen and Allen Saunders Sandra Desmond

Sears Roebuck manager bags huge Maine buck

Joseph H. Harper automotive manager at Sears Roebuck shot a 285 pound nine point buck near Newcastle at about 8 30 a m Friday morning. The catch may qualify him for Maine s Biggest Bucks in Maine Club, with Orin Bryant hardware manager at Sears along on the trip.

Joseph H. Harper Sears Roebuck Newcastle Harper Maine Joe Orin Bryant Sears

Falls From Ladder Injures Man in Bath

Richard J. Carver age 38 of 4 Heath Lane fell from a ladder while washing windows at 35 Oliver Street. He was taken to Bath Memorial Hospital with a back injury.

Richard J. Carver Heath ‘Lane Oliver Street Bath Memorial Hospital

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St. Philip’s Arizona William H. Burton Rev. Frazier Pan New York Mason Birch Pt Wiscasset Knox-Lincoln Gue Alumni Lincoln Union Waldoboro Camden Thomaston Wiscasset Theatre Evelyn Cronk Carol Brown Arlene Ames Paul Miers Ann Grover Bancroft Stetson Judith Ames Barbara Petrie Janet Nichols Robert MacQueston Madelene Fairfield Elinor Glidden Eleanor Glidden Arleen Ames Leonard Dunton Woman's Club Anne Darling Lincoln Home For Robert Adams Puerto Rico Marshal Beattie William Badford M. Bradford Bath Road St. Petersburg A. A. Nichols New England Post Graduate Council Assembly Roland Abbott Wiscasset-Edgecomb Allen Malcolm Jeanette I. Keefe Danvers Rona Susan Jesse Metcalf St. Andrew's Hospital Bernard Grover Falmouth USMC Portsmouth N.H Marion Warland Richmond L. White Mademoiselle Front Street Marionley Bernice Bailey Albert Bailey Donald Robson Clyde Bailey Ruth Soule Martha Sutter Roberta Ames Floradora Fernald Bailey Earl Bailey Merle Jameson Doris Haley Rose Hathorne Alberta Bailey Nillie Nelder Josephine Johnson Grange Charlotte Leeman Thaddeus Reed Lincoln County Florence Smith Ceres Pomona Gladys Hathorne Flora Patricia Bailey Jessie Spaulding Spaulding Marion Bailey Hazel McIntire Cynthia Phillips Keene Auer Morse High West Bath Grange Hong Kong E of Guy Yeaton John Central Grammar John F. Cook Hyde Windlass Chief Moriarty W. T. Grant CO Bath, Maine
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