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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Nov 27, 1952

Page

2

Simple Courtesy Rules Aid Better Hunting

A sportsman notes simple rules of common courtesy as keys to better hunting, benefiting all concerned by practicing respectful conduct in each encounter.

Cancer Crusade totals raised in Sagadahoc unit drive

The 1952 Cramade Sagadahoc Unit of the Maine Cancer Society reports a total of 4337.26 raised from area contributions. Names and amounts include Mrs Frankles Arreendste Small Point Bath Mrs Swan ton Wreen Bath Mrs Maude B Dowling West Bath Miss Carolyn ae Hisean Bay Point and many others with gifts ranging from 50 cents to 235.25.

Cramade West Erlon Rogers Soi Bowdoinham Robert Dudley Five Islands John Huskins Georgetown Center James Oliver Parker Head Earl Hamel Petepscot Joseph Pagurko Phippsburg Center John D. Rogers Popham Beach Ellison Moody Richmond Roland Peterson Topsham Philip E. Hedges West Point Esther Alexander Winnegance Duncan Farrell Woolwich John M. Leonard

Ten Commandments of Country Courtesy for Hunters

Article promotes farmer hunter etiquette. Henry P. Davis of Remington Arms urges friendly, year round farming partnerships to improve hunting. Ten simple rules cover permission, designated areas, fences, livestock, crops, working fields, wildlife protection, family goodwill, and collaborative habitat programs.

Jewett Leads With 1135 in 20-String Match

Jewett of Bath rolled 1135 for a 113.5 average in the first half against Asa Chamberlain at Freeport alleys. Chamberlain totaled 950 with a 106 high string. The second half is set for September 5 at 8:30 pm at Arcade alleys. Jewett previously lost to Chamberlain by two pins in a prior 20-string match.

Asa Chamberlain Freeport Jewett Bath Asa Chambattope Chamberlain

Dedication of Boothbay Harbor Methodist Church

A large Beacon Street church delegation attended the Boothbay Harbor Methodist church dedication on Sunday evening. Bishop John Wesley Lord of Boston delivered the sermon and led the ceremony. Attendees included Howard Larrabee and numerous local residents plus guests from Bucksport and Beverly, N J.

Beacon Street Boothbay Harbor Methodist Church John Wesley Lord Boston Howard Larrabee Susan Clark Ada Purington Ethelyn Barter Marguerite Beardsley Myrtle Pye Patricia Gaudet D. L. Lord, Jr D. L Lord Frances St. Martin Arlene Anderson Blanthe Locke Luther Taylor Winston Stevens George Banks Richard Crabtree Walter Hunt Lucy Bennett Bucksport Howard F. Cramer Beverly N. J Kent

Bath Juvenile Sentenced to State School

Bath Municipal court met early as Judge Deering was away and Court Recorder Quarrington absent. A Bath juvenile received a State School for Boys sentence for thefts from private mailboxes and multiple home larcenies. Three Bath men were fined ten dollars plus six fifty costs for intoxication charges.

Bath John Quarrington Lincoln County Superior Court Gardiner R. Deering

Topsham Motorist Pays Court 14.70 After Guilty Plea

Lewis W. Card of Topsham paid 10 dollars plus 4.70 costs in Bath Municipal Court after pleading guilty to failing to keep to the right while attempting a pass as oncoming traffic approached. A Bath juvenile faced a stop sign violation and a Brunswick man paid 5 dollars plus 5.15 costs for drunkenness.

Lewis W. Card Topsham Bath Brunswick

Lions Club Talk Urges Highway Safety Improvements

A Lions Club meeting featured a talk on highway hazards and prevention. The speaker cited Maine’s fatal crashes and urged stricter driver tests, school education, and enforcement while noting arrests for intoxication and speeding and a request for pedestrians to follow safety rules.

United Maine Sam Prawer Harry McBride Edgewood R. L. Meridith McKim Ontario Cananda Willard MacLain Lions Club

Cost Accountants Meet at Eastland Portland

Southern Maine chapter of the National Association of Accountants held a Friday night meeting in Portland at the Eastland. Attendees from Bath included Sidney L. Eaton William A. Wiss John E. Bayes Oscar R. Marsh Dan iel L. Lord and guest Daniel Scully with Gould L. Harris of New York University as speaker on Controlling Overhead Costs.

Southern Maine Oe National Association of Accountants Portland Eastland Bath Sidney L. Eaton Bath Memorial Hospital William A. Wiss Bath Iron Works Corp John E. Bayes Oscar R. Marsh Hyde Windlass Co Daniel L. Lord the Windlass Gould L. Harris New York University School of Commerce, Accounts and Finance Harris

New Bath Pastor Allen and Family Welcome Guests

The Corliss Street Baptist church in Bath hosted a reception for new pastor Mr. Allen and his family who moved from Lisbon Falls. Guests from Cundy's Harbor to Phippsburg attended as ministers represented the Bath Ministers' Association. Music by Lillian Denaco and Melvin Pratt accompanied a vocal solo by Joanne MacDonald.

Allen Bath Vestry Patricia Priscilla Harold Walker Charles R. Sims First Baptist Church Ruth Clark Theresa Hill Silas Plant Ralph Card Foster Pratt William Paisley Ann King Fred Cotten Whispering Hope Lawrence Small Arthur Berry Fred Nt Wilfred W. Chan Louis A. Dole New Church Bath Ministers’ Association Bath Lisbon Falls Corliss Street Baptist Church Gordon Theological School Weymouth Mass Maurice Darling Richard Cundy’s Harbor Charles L. Stevens Phippsburg Lillian Denaco Melvin Pratt Joanne MacDonald

Cat Spotty Returns Home After Long Trek

Spotty the five year old cat of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Thomas of Phippsburg was brought to Bath for the winter. He wandered back home over a hazardous route via High street Winneganee bridge and the highway, answering a neighbor phone call that led to his reunion. The pet will stay with the Thomas family until spring, as they believe it kinder to let him remain home where he will sleep in his shed chamber and be cared for by local neighbors.

Spotty Edward Thomas Phippsburg Cox's Head Bath Harnden High Street Kitty Mrs. Thomas Winneganee Bridge

Maine Fish and Game Receives Check From Hunter

The Maine Inland Fish and Game department received a $25 check forwarded after a Bath incident. Several residents including Charles Draper Woolwich George Hodgdon Jr East Boothbay Donald Penacook N H and Charles Paine Weston Mass pled guilty to decoying before legal shooting time. Draper said the money would support migratory waterfowl feeding and banding though no such department exists. Tibbetts of West Southport was jailed briefly on two warrants for gasoline theft in Bath and Woolwich, with one sentence suspended and probation imposed.

Maine Inland Fish and Game Department Bath John W Quay Maine Charles J. Draper Woolwich George Hodgdon, Jr East Boothbay Donald D. Penacook N. H Charles J Inland Fish and Game Department Drapers Arthur R. Tibbetts West Southport Washington Street Tibbetts

Peter Rabbit 50th Anniversary Story Hour At Library

The Patten Free Library hosted a Peter Rabbit anniversary event with over 200 attendees. Evelyn Percy narrated The Tale of Peter Rabbit while Pamela Glynn wore bunny attire and songs were played. Volunteers and PTA members aided children as a Peter Rabbit books display was announced.

Peter Rabbit Patten Free Library P.T.A. Council Loring R. Addison Isador Singer Evelyn Percy Peter Pamela Glynn Bunny T Oscar Griffith Linwood Abbott Huse P.T.A Robert Milliken Theldren

Vice President Schulze Honored by Scouts

J William Schulze vice president of Bath Iron Works received a Scouters Award plaque from Cub Scout Malcolm Carey of Pack 99 sponsored by Central Congregational church Friday. Malcolm, a high ranking Cub Scout, was joined by Arthur Small, Pack 99 committee chairman, at the testimonial.

J. William Schulze Bath Iron Works Malcolm Carey Central Congregational Church Malcolm Arthur Small

Local Residents Attend Christening at Sewalls

Mr and Mrs Alfred Pills bury of Hanson Mass and Mr and Mrs Edward Sewall Jr and son Edward Ill were recent guests of Mr and Mrs Edward Sewall of Washington Street and Edward Ill was christened during their visit.

Alfred Pillsbury Hanson, Mass Edward Sewall, Jr Edward, Ill Mr. Sewall Edward Sewall Washington Street Edward Ill

Dance educator returns from Boston dance association gathering

Mrs. Madelyn A. Weatherbee of the Madelyn Weatherbee School of the Dance visits Boston for the Calloni Association of Dance and Affiliated Artists meeting. Attendees include Patti Rita, Robert and Barbara Canessa, Anne Greene, Alice Duffy, and Sal Leto, representing various dance styles.

Madelyn A. Wetherbee Madelyn Weatherbee School of the Dance Boston Ealloni Association of Dance and Affiliated Artists Patti Rita Robert and Barbara Canessa Anne Greene Alice Duffy Sal Leto

Students Attend Harvard Yale Game in Boston

Harry Moses of Springfield Massachusetts and Sue Stover of Fisher College Boston attended the Harvard Yale game in Boston Saturday afternoon as guests of local hosts. The report notes their connection to their families and colleges.

Harry Moses Springfield College Springfield Mass A. J. Moses Corliss Georg Sue Stover Fisher Ph College Boston Rexford B. Stover Front Street Moses Fisher Junor College

Mystery Package Seized In Bath Society Gathering

During a bath society meeting hostess Mrs. Amy Cromwell reported a mystery package was taken home by her. A social hour followed with refreshments served by the hostess. Attendees included Mrs. Ethelger, Mrs. Norma Olbrook, Mrs. Tina Molson, Mrs. Ruth Leeman, Mrs. Hazel Presley, Mrs. Evelyn Baker, Mrs. Ethel Blake, Mrs. Augusta McLellan and two guests Karen Seeger and Randy Holbrook.

Amy Cromwell Ethelger Norma Olbrook Tina Molson Ruth Leeman Hazel Presley Evelyn Baker Ethel Blake Augusta McLellan Karen Seeger Randy Holbrook

Hockomock Council Celebrates Fourth Anniversary Banquet

The Hockomock Council D of P marked its fourth anniversary with a 6 30 supper in Bath. Ladies hosted and served. Gary Meister and the Maine Ramblers performed while Charlotte Cahill showcased dancing. About 125 attended including visiting chiefs from Wanda and other councils. Elvira Emery attended from Attleboro and was welcomed. Next meeting is Wednesday with degree team members urged to attend.

Hockomock Council D. of P Annie Wilson Mabel Williams Mary Anderson Ruth Trask Asenith Haggett Adelaide Mott Marjorie Steele Faith McKay Mary Dannenfelser Gary Meister Maine Ramblers Charlotte Cahill Sophie McPherson Frances St. Martin Burnell Anderson Great Pocahontas Celia Holland Neola Kezar Falls Great Sachem Maine Ben Small Lewiston Wanda Council South Portland Swegustagoe Council Yarmouth Minneola Blue Feather Biddeford Leola Auburn Alfaretta Brunswick Misharrock South Bristol Waletta North Fryeburg Owaissa Mechanic Falls Durumquen New Gloucester Accomac Pownal Elvira Emery Attleboro Mass

Nightingale Club Hosts Supper and Plans Charity Tea

Nightingale club members met at the Eagle hotel in Brunswick for a supper party hosted by Mrs. Herbert Cavanaugh and Mrs. Harold Freeman. President Mrs. J Arthur Burgess led a business meeting discussing Bath Memorial Hospital plans and the Valentine Day Hospital Tea. The club sponsors a hospital room called the Signals Room and upcoming events include a Christmas dinner and gift exchange at President Burgess's Court Street home.

Nightingale Club Eagle Hotel Brunswick Herbert Cavanaugh Harold Freeman J. Arthur Burgess Bath Memorial Hospital Court Street Edward Footer Herbertee Ralph O. Dale James B. Lemont J. Emery Footer

Genesta Chapter O. E. S. meets with guests and degrees

Genesta Chapter of the O. E. S. held Friday evening sessions with many members and guests. Degrees were conferred on several candidates. Special guest Mrs. Edna Purington of Lisbon Falls was welcomed and honored. An invitation from Iona Chapter Portland announced Grand Matron's night on December 3 with supper at 6 15.

Genesta Edna Purington Lisbon Falls Iona Portland Whch Jean Moore Elizabeth Hathorne Ruth Freeman Shirley

Winter Street Aid Ladies Plan December Projects

Winter Street church Ladies Aid held Friday afternoon services led by Mrs. Clif ford B. Wilb with Miss Phyllis Bowie and others assisting. They read a Sea Coast Mission thank you letter for two boxes of articles and announced a rummage sale in the Men’s room on Dec. 2, with pickups arranged by Mrs. Homer Potter and Mrs. Elmer Williams.

Winter Street Schapel Clifford B. Wilb Phyllis Bowie John Gillespie Ruth Watson Clarence W. Morse Sea Coast Mission Winter Street Society Homer Potter Elmer Williams John Sylvester Aecommitee Presen Poset

Inner Wheel Plans Charity Sale and Veterans Donation

Mrs Loring R Addison hosted Inner Wheel at 191 Center Street where final plans were laid for today's food sale. The group voted to aid Augusta State Hospital Christmas efforts and donated to veterans at Togus. Mrs George Sargent reported on the blanket club's successful fundraising as chairwoman. A guest from Freeport displayed handmade old dolls from her collection. One of the most unique pieces was shown.

Loring R. Addison Inner Wheel Center Street Augusta State Hospital Togus George Sargent Blanket Club Harrison Warner Freeport

Local Club Meeting Notes and Hostess Lineup

A transcriptioned fragment notes store items including doll heads and handmade earrings. It lists hostesses Mrs Daniel T Doane Mrs Donald Emero and Mrs 1 Farniam and upcoming Dec 4 meeting at Mrs Daniel T Doughertys home with programs by Mrs William L Skelton and Mrs Charles T Small.

Daniel T. Doane Donald Emero 1 Farniam Daniel T. Dougherty William L. Skelton Charles T. Small Raymond Farnham Kenne Francisco Hollis Garey

Lionsesses Meet at Sedgwick for Si Dinner and Programs

Lionsesses gathered Thursday at the Sedgwick for a si supper and meeting. Mrs Arthur B McDonnell received thanks. officers reported and approved. A 6 30 supper followed with program led by Mrs Sam Levine and Mrs Louis Petlock. State Trooper Frank Powers presented films Freedom Crusade and highway safety, followed by a Q A. Nineteen members attended.

Sedgwick Arthur' B Sam Levine Louis Petlock Frank Powers Powers

School Health Council Discusses Child Health at Morse High

At a monthly School Health Council meeting held Wednesday at Morse High library, members discussed city street safety for children and formed a committee led by Flint, Manley Grant, and Mrs. John Greene Jr. to pursue precautionary measures. City Health Officer R. Clinton McFadden reported two mumps and five chicken pox cases. Public Health Nurse Marjorie Boucher noted 33 school visits, 121 classroom visits, and 23 home visits, with Dr. John F. Dougherty examining 151 students. Telebinocular eye testing completed in a third grade at Huse Memorial with four notices. Lions Club underprivileged program reported five new dental cases and five students received glasses. The program featured a Wonderland of Vision film and Helen Keller slide show.

School Health Council Morse High School Brary Flint Manley Grant John Greene, Jr Isadore Singer R. Clinton McFadden Marjorie Boucher John F. Dougherty Morse Central Grammar Boucher Huse Memorial Lions Club

CROSSWORD PUZZLE WITH CRYPTOQUOTE INSTRUCTIONS

A cryptogram style puzzle asks to solve a crossword with across and down clues plus a cryptoquote puzzle by LONGFELLOW. The page lists numerous numbered clues for words across and down and provides instructions on how to decrypt the quotation with letter substitutions.

Longfellow

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Zonta Po Chen Cancer Crusade Henry P. Davis Remington Arms Company, Inc Discourteous Davis Pitt Boothbay Church T Francis Powers Ruooe Lessey Ieplicete Nietre Corliss Streets Cat Cox’s Head Maine Fish and Game Department Hunter Schulze Nequasset Ja Temple Evelyn Wya Taerkatherrie Freeman Mist Mangaset Winter Street Aid Lionesses Helen Keller Atower Send Forth High School BKTF BTMP King Features Syndicate
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