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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Nov 25, 1952

Page

7

Forty Years Ago in Bath Nov 17 1914 Highlights

The Bath column reports naval tension as the Tennessee is fired upon near Smyrna and confirms to the Navy Department. It notes a freight train wreck near Harvard Crossing with 150 men working to clear lines, local bridge work between Wiscasset and Edgecomb, and the E M Fuller homestead conversion into a two flat residence. Other items include tobacco tax notices, Kennebec Feldspar Co formation, steam drill orders, a mackerel season bumper, community visits, and naval assignments at Bath Iron Works.

Navy Department Wash‘hn Decker Tennessee Despee Athens Sean Bettie Aegeana Smyrna Harvard’s Crossing

German Repulse North of Paris Amid Fresh Battles

Nov 18 1914 reports renewed fighting near Tracy Le Val within two hours of Paris as German forces attempt to recapture a town won by Allies. French official says the attack was repulsed with heavy losses. A side hunt and masquerade ball are scheduled at a local hall with a game supper and music, winners judged from the game.

Paris Tracy-Le-Val

Winter War Dims as Germany Attacks Argonne

Nov 19 1914 report notes three German infantry attacks repulsed in the Argonne region as fighting along the North Sea wanes. Also covers Pine Tree Division railroad officers elected, temperance trends, Henry Ford cigarette stance, and local Bath Maine area industrial and naval updates with personnel movements and shipyard activity.

North Sea Germany French War Office Argonne Forest Pine Tree Division C. C W. S. Peabody A. M. Madsen E. J. Jeffry S. C C. S. Skillings J. C H. A. Smith I. S Henry Fournier O. S A.H. Pray Sewall Peterson E. J. Murphy A. H. Pray

Bath election ordered to fill second lieutenant vacancy

Col. W. O. Peterson ordered Dec. 4 for the Fourth Company C A C Bath to fill the second lieutenant slot after George B Moo resigned. Lieut Moody, two years in rank, earned praise for efficiency and devised a quick method to measure target speed from the battery during practice. Frank Bernard moves from Sewall farm to Elwell Crosby farm and raised 75 bushels of potatoes with 60 hens on leased land this year. Morse High held the first practice game with 16 players, signaling a strong season ahead. Mrs. Joseph Cyr departs for Millinocket for the winter with Mr. Cyr employed by Great Northern Paper Co.

W. O. Peterson Bath George B. Moo Lieut. Moody Frank Bernard Sewall Elwell Crosby Farm Bernard Joseph Cyr Mr. Cyr The Great Northern Paper Co

Russian claims halt German advance in Poland war report

Nov 20 1914 dispatchs from Russian sources claim Germany’s effort to crush Russian forces has been checked and that the Russian advance is halted in Poland. The report notes possible decisive consequences for the German side and mentions ongoing fighting on snow covered fields as the season advances.

Germany Berlin Petrograd Poland Canals Ie Senia

Cosmopolitan club project for district nurse urged

Nov 22 1914 report notes Kimball's thermometer at 29 in shade and 15 above in the night. South Gardiner river shows light ice. The Cosmopolitan club project for a district nurse is a worthy undertaking needing cordial cooperation from organizations invited to participate.

Kimball Chase's Corner South Gardiner Cosmopolitan Club

Notable locals and adventures spanned through coast and woods

A Maine town item lists Byron Boyd and family surviving a shore bog incident near Indian Lake in Somerset county. It notes past follies with timberland, a boatman, and a missing isthmus. Other notes cover streetcar demands, hunting trophies, theater ushers, Coast Artillery exams, a honeymoon return, and winter safety rules for mail carriers and coasters.

Indian Lake Somerset Coun C. E Pinkham W. E. Brewer Southport Byron Boyd Byron Ninsula

Morse High violinist Weeks gains notices in Portland

Ken neth Richard Weeks son of Mr and Mrs Gorham Weeks of Green street is a Morse High senior active in music. He began violin at age ten, has performed publicly in Portland at the teachers convention, sings tenor in the Universalist church quartet, leads the Morse High School Glee Club, and directed the school orchestra for four years before planning to study in Boston. Other brief items note Charles W. Clifford’s return from State Hospital Board work, Montsweag residents wintering in Jupiter, Union residents visiting, and an exceptional ice harvest by Diamond Ice Co from Lemont Creek.

Kenneth Richard Weeks Gorham Weeks Green Street Young Weeks Morse High School Portland Weeks Universalist Church Morse High School Glee Club Warren Margaret L. Wilson Brunswick Boston

Winnegance Pond Freezes as Ice Company Struggles

Local ice supply tightens as a sudden cold snap freezes the old mill pond at Winnegance, making skimming conditions evident. Bath Iron Works staff see a few vacation days after a live-wire burn, and Forest Potter markets a coal heating additive. Thanksgiving events unfold with Dorothy Higgins returning home and a community dance at the Fuller residence. Volunteers at the Old Ladies' Home entertain residents, while local workers head to Lake Moxie for lumber work and Captain Lewis joins the Oakes Ames schooner for New York lumber loading.

Capt. Lewis Oakes Ames South Gardiner New York

Project meeting after Thanksgiving at Myrtle Wilsons home

A note indicates a fire damaged a home on November 14. Members will gather at Myrtle Wilsons home after Thanksgiving to work on this project.

Myrtle Wilson

Christmas sale and dinner plans announced by Central Church League

Central Church League outlined a Christmas sale and chicken supper for December 10 at a Monday meeting with 27 members present. Committees for supper and dining room were named, with multiple members assigned to book tables aprons gifts and cooked foods. Also planned Men’s Club supper for December 7 and a talk on Ireland with photos by H Macy Whitehead at the November 29 meeting.

Central Church League Donald Page Kenneth Humphries Edward A. Cummings J. Haviland Torrey A. Lincoln Anderson Robert Milliken John Grindell A. George Moses Donald F. Preble William Peavey James Caverly Alfred Carpenter Lawrence Matter Harold Small Pilgrim Fellowship Arthur M. McDonald Perley Ater Weldon Smith Horace Morse Guy Allenwood Jeannette Morse Dana McIntire Thomas Underwood Marius Page Zina Eaton Reginald Parker James Cavery Perleyster H. Macy Whitehead Ireland League Louise Perkins Jack McCall

Bath B'nai B'rith hears council conference report

Bath Chapter of B'nai B'rith met at 3 Dike Road with co chairmen reporting on a recent social. Mrs. Abraham Kramer, Mrs. Samuel Levin and Miss Sophia M. Mikels summarized the State of Maine B'nai B'rith Council conference at Thorn-dike hotel in Rockland last week. A hospital sewing report was given by Mrs. Samuel Prawer. Refreshments followed, and the next meeting will be at Mrs. Abraham Kramer's 67 Court Street.

Bath B'nai B'rith Jesse Levin Dike Road Cochairmen Jacob Smith Samuel Levin Abraham Kramer Sophia M. Mikels State of Maine B'nai B'rith Council Thorndike Hotel Rockland Samuel Prawer Court Street

Bath Societies Discuss Lenses At Club Meeting

The Bath Societies group swapped Barter’s boat photos with Mat thow Doak and Carroll Morse then debated camera lens merits. Sponsored by Iron Works Recreation Association, meeting open to B I W employees Navy personnel families and friends. Next meeting Thursday Dec 2. Three Thanksgiving arrangements were on display by Mrs Albert Whitney Mrs John Gillespie and Mrs Herbert Harris Mrs Emerton Gross and Mrs Walter Thurston.

Ment Barter Matthow Doak Carroll Morse Th Iron Works Recreation Association Navy Albert Whitney John Gillespie Herbert Harris Emerton Gross Walter Thurston

Baptist Youth Fellowship Discusses Neighbors and Segregation

The First Baptist Church Youth Fellowship met in the vestry Sunday at six with Bernice Green leading prayer. Dixie Oliver directed devotion on Neighbors Needed and led a discussion on Segregation and Neighborly Love. Present were Elaine Pinkham Bernice Green Vance Libby Terry Tamasy Donald Alice Green Dixie Oliver and Barbara Stewart.

First Baptist Church Bernice Green Dixie Oliver Donald Thayer Elaine Pinkham Vance Libby Terry Tamasy Donald Alice Green Barbara Stewart

Wesley Youth Fellowship Prepares Thanksgiving Program

Eighteen members of Wesley Methodist Youth Fellowship meet at the vestry to rehearse for the Thanksgiving service. They will perform at Presley and Gowen Nursing Homes on Thanksgiving Day with Edna King as chair. Twelve members will appear, including three hymns, the Governor's proclamation, and a prayer, plus favors for patients. Also noted is Saturday's successful cooked food sale. Next meeting is November 28 under leader Mrs. Carlyle Taber and Pastor Oliver Bell.

Youth Fellowship Wesley Methodist Church Presley Nursing Home Gowen Nursing Home Edna King Anna Lonn Carlyle Taber Oliver Bell

Kateon Auxiliary Hosts Party for Mrs Perkins in East Brunswick

Ernest Kateon and Mrs Kateon Auxiliary hosted a Monday evening card party and birthday celebration for Mrs Elfreda Perkins at 23 Huse Street East Brunswick. Twenty three attendees enjoyed sandwiches cake cookies ice cream and coffee. A birthday cake gift were presented. Plans were made to sew diapers and nightgowns for one year old Terrance Pinkham.

Ary Ernest Edgar Kateon Elfreda Perkins East Brunswick Jesse Morrell Huse Street Perkins Terrance Pinkham

Pictures and Picture Frames Tips At Woolwich Club

Montsweag Extension Group met at the Good Will club rooms in Woolwich for an all day session. Led by Mrs. Evelyn Ater, members learned finishing mouldings and selecting frames for various pictures. Mrs. Georgie Walker gave a talk on Holland and its culture. Mrs. Mary Cooke was announced as assistant home management leader for the next year. A noon dinner was served. The next meeting is December 16 at the South End PTA hall, with Christmas party planning and dinner arrangements by association members. Decorations will be handled by several members.

Montsweag Good Will Club Woolwich Evelyn Ater Georgie Walker Holland Mary Cooke Alice Baker Adele Mazeiko Muriel Preble Boston South End P.T.A. Hall Association Gladys Eaton Kay Pert Ruth Leavitt Adelaide Bowker

Sacred Heart Circle Installs Daughters of Isabella Officers

Sacred Heart Circle Daughters of Isabella celebrated an officer installation at the Community Center on Sunday with guests from Portland and Lisbon. State Regent Gertrude Elrik oversaw the ceremony with Helen Thibodeau as marshal, installing officers including Helen Moses as regent and Phyllis Katula as inside guard. Grace Costain presided at the organ and Fr. John Belfontaine and the State regent offered remarks.

Sacred Heart Circle Daughters of Isabella Aoa Portland Lisbon Als Gertrude Elrik Helen Thibodeau Helen Moses Sophie McPherson Anne Perry Gertrude Nugent Louise Edgert Gladys King Betty Holland Mary Cummings Laura Carrier Grace Cunningham Alice Burgess Monitor Beatrice Thebeau Lucy Desmond Mary Katula Phyllis Katula Sarah White Grace Costain Eat John Belfontaine

Honors Won by Maine 4 Hers at National Congress

Honors awarded to Maine 4-H members for national achievements in 1954 include Marvin Hedstrom of Stockholm area winning an all expenses trip to the National 4-H Club Congress in Chicago as guest of American Oil Co for his work in Tractor program and perseverance in servicing oiling and cleaning machinery. Nancy Finemore of Limestone earned a trip to Chicago as guest of Simplicity Pattern Co for a navy blue tailored dress in the Dress Revue. Alice Blaney of South China won the state canning honors with 5080 pints produced, earning a Chicago trip as reward. the program is run under Cooperative Extension Service guidance with local leaders Mrs. Radcliffe Holmquist and Mr. Kenneth Dow.

Chicago Hedstrom Farm Stockholm Sonarvin American Oil Co Marvin Radcliffe Holmquist Kenneth Dow Maine Canton Orris Comn Norris University of Maine Marvin Hedstrom Nancy Finnemore Limestone Simplicity Pattern Co Nancy 4-H Alice Blaney South China Kerr Glass Alice Ralph Esa

Girl Scout Troop 8 to Meet at Knights of Columbus Hall

Regent, marshal and regent announced that Girl Scout Troop Star of Bethlehem No. 8, sponsored by the Daughters, will meet Wednesday afternoon. The next business meeting is set for Tuesday evening December 7 at Knights of Columbus hall. A social hour followed with refreshments served by Louise Edgett and Vivian Kronstrandt, assisted by Mary Cummings, Gladys King, Alice Burgess and Betty Holland.

Star of Bethlehem, No. 8 Knights of Columbus Hall Louise Edgett Vivian Kronstrandt Mary Cummings Gladys King Alice Burgess Betty Holland

Cosmopolitan Garden Club Holds All Day Meeting

Cosmopolitan Garden Club met at the club house starting at 10 o clock for an all day session. Members painted glasses and sewed bags for the State Hospital at Augusta as a Christmas project. A two o clock business meeting was led by President Mrs Albert Whitney. The group planned a Christmas basket and a December 13 silver tea. Mrs Carville Douglas returned after illness. A short Thanksgiving program featured solos readings songs and games.

Cosmopolitan Garden Club State Hospital Augusta Albert Whitney Carville Douglas

Youth Fellowship Thanksgiving project by Beacon and Wesley churches

The Methodist Youth Fellowships at Beacon street and Wesley churches completed candy filled favors and place cards for Old Couples home Presley and Gowan Nursing homes. Under counsellors Mr and Mrs Wesley McPhee and Mrs Carl Tabor they will visit the homes Wednesday evening then present the items at the nursing homes Thursday following a brief musical program led by Patricia Gaudet and Edna King.

Beacon Street Wesley Wesley McPhee Carl Tabor Presley Nursing Home Gowan Nursing Home Patricia Gaudet Edna King Wesley Young People Presley and Gowan

Cub Scouts Plan Penny Fair at Beacon Street Church

Final plans were set for a Penny Fair sponsored by Cub Scout 57. The event is Friday from 6 to 9 pm in the Beacon Street Methodist church vestry with games food and a small admission. Committee members include Cubmaster Fred E. Fox chair Merton Dearing Richard Towle and several spouses and volunteers.

Cub Scout 57 Beacon Street Methodist Church Fred E. Fox Merton Dearing Richard Towle Randall Merry Truman Wallace Harvey Rowe Raymond Parks Joe Avery Albert McMann Carroll Hunt Sherman Mitchell Adria Smith Whenry

Local Social Notices List Names Revered Hosts

Donnell, Mrs. Brenton Ayer, Mrs. Clarence Pye, Mrs. John Conley, Mrs. Stanley Comeau and Mrs. Howard Barter appear among a group of hosts in a society page snippet, highlighting social duties and affiliations within their community network.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Bath Daily Times F. W. Carlton Wiscasset Edgecomb E. M. Fuller Supt. Fuller Kitty Luce Kennebec Feldspar Co Williams Whitney M. Peece Edward W. Bridgham Harry Wilkshire Georgetown Franklin B. F. Jewett Westport William Mann Center Street J. H. Day Co Mann Big Woods Great Falls William Shaughnessy F. H. Altekamp Oscar H. Smiley Ernest W. Cripps Cripps Dr. Cadman Jane Wilson Congress J. H. Walsh Bath Iron Works Wisconsin L. S. Adams Louise Hill Bath Opera House J. Edward Stinson Stinson Frank Hodgdon Ezra Hume Massachusetts Corliss Bailey Hunnewell Place Eugene M. Desmond Square Theater Stock Co Lowell Mass Lowell Paper Errimack Square Theater Eugene Desmond E. E. Jennings Lewiston Phippsburg Russia Africa Henry Ford Ford Cadillac Detroit the Times Calonial Cafe Zizania Kennebec Howard Clarence F. Whittum John H. McMann Portsmouth Navy Yard Morse High Scott R. Frye Katy Donnell Raymond's Court Oren F. Fryere Watson, Fryer New England Harry W. Thebeau Kimball Bros. Co Boothbay George Spinney Helen Spinney Bedford Street City Charles F. Magoun Alice F. Magoun Upper Middle Street al Ridley John A. Norris Weeks Street Allen W. Farrell Winfield Miller Kittery Navy Yard Fitters’ Department Howard A. Corey Wesley Church Ralph Rand Johnson Bros Gardiner Hallowell Wiliams Department Music Hall Street Railway Company Thomas Reed Howard Baker L. Eugene Thebeau Colonial Club Pudd’n Head Biddeford Henry W. Owen, Jr Harvey Winslow Portland Armory Coast Artillery Corps Auburn Andrew Butterfield South Street Idella Altekamp Kents Hill Seminary Evelyn Johnson Presque Isle White Mountains Post Office Department Edwin L. Emmons Charles W. Clifford State Hospital Board James Taylor Jupiter Palm Beach Fla Harry Ames Ariel Union D. L. Howard Middle Street Diamond Ice Co Lemont'a Creek Driver Winnegance George Gauvin Winneganee Creek Forest Potter Dorothy Higgins Jane Patterson Abbott Academy Exeter Miss Higgins Fullers High Street Old Ladies Robert Hatch Lydia Tracy Wetch John Shaw Ann Kimball Jack McDonald Daniel King Dan Martin Edward Hamilton Lake Moxie Bath Societies Baptist Fellowship Wesley Fellowship Kateon H’ers Norris Conant Alice Elancy Cooperative Extension Service Cosmo Garden Club CUB Scouts Annie i Oene Benjamin P. Coombs Frederick Dayton Presen Lowance Langdon Brenda F Russell L. Kenney Ca L. Weeny Rebecca L.ane Jane Hazel Lausier Joseph W. Lausier Susan E. C. Nichols Said Ith Edwin E Frat Evelyn A. Dodge le Oers Shippsburg Ecca Seenaria Eeidge Bath National Bank Arthur F . Willems H. Sewall Williams John W. Williams Anne K. Williams Arthur J. Dunton Lillian H. Heal Register Morrison Russell Boynton Newton Margaret W. Boynton Randall F Cook John J Keegan George McIntire Walter F Taylor Gertrude L. Rines Whitefield New Hampshire Carlton L Rines Seine Frederick N Sanborn Lynn M. Bua Jeanie R. Sanborn Bath Trust Company Allan Spear Arthur J Dunton Jillian H. Heat Sagadahoe Evelyn F Ward
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