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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1951
Page
7
Fortunes, local lore, and city notes span Sagadahoc County life from 1911. A rich 80 plus lender props six percent loans, wharf and steamship plans, clams, linen sales, Malaga island, Windlass Works, and noted Bath people and events fill this glimpse of Bath history with names, places, and ongoing town concerns.
John G. Webster arrived home from Stockholm where he works for Stockholm Lumber Co. He says the trip gives the feeling of summer despite late November.
Jane Van Wynen daughter of Mr and Mrs George Van Wynen celebrated her fourth birthday with a party at home on Tuesday afternoon. The dining room featured balloons and gum drop centerpiece. Birthday refreshments and games were enjoyed. Candy hunt winner Anh Gallagher. Other winners were Richard Page and Susan Gardenier.
State of Maine notice from Augusta on November 13 1951 states a petition for the pardon of Ellery A Munsey of Phippsburg is before the Governor and Council for a hearing in the Council Chamber on January 22 1952 at 10 o clock in the morning. the charge involves operating a motor vehicle under the influence of intoxicating liquor.
Mr and Mrs Melvin Henderson entertained a few friends at their North street home in Bath for an open house event. The old salt box moved from Phippsburg nearly a year ago remains one of the oldest preserved structures in the area, staged with antiques and fall flowers.
Good seats remain for Morse High School 1951-52 home basketball games. Monday night’s sale offered to season ticket applicants from the Times form, with most taking advantage. About 20 east seats and many southern end seats remain unsold. reserves via phone to hold until Dec 8 game time. Call 893 at the principal’s office to reserve.
Dunlap Commandery Escort Association resumes Saturday night dances at Masonic Temple at 8 30. Bath dance-goers have enjoyed them for years. Winn Snell's orchestra provides music. Refreshments and coffee served during intermission. Dances held on the first and third Saturdays of each month throughout winter with several prizes offered each night.
Notice announces a pardon hearing for Henry W Carty, a Maine State Prison convict sentenced for sodomy. The Governor and Council will grant a hearing in Augusta Council Chamber on January 2 1952 at ten o'clock A.M.
Frederick G. Crocker of 4 Tarbox street leaves after a 30 day furlough to join Camp Stoneham California for overseas assignment with the Far East Air Command. He enlisted at 17 did basic at Sampson NY and trained at Camp Gordon GA. Sfc Edward A. Rowe Jr reports as first sergeant of the 4th and 25th Machine Record Unit in Taegu Korea with the 8th Army.
Wesley Methodist church outlines Advent and Christmastide events with sermons by Rev. Joseph E. LeMas ter and Rev. Dr. Guy Wilson, a Christmas sale and supper, pageants, cantata, candlelight Eve service, and Student Recognition Day. Church chimes and a lawn Christmas display are also planned.
A crew began Wednesday morning installing a wooden windbreak along the north side of the Carlton bridge upper deck. The barrier protects pedestrians traveling between here and Woolwich from icy Kennebec winds.
Donald F. McRae Jr EM 3 U S Navy arrived in Norfolk with his parents after a week at Bath street. He plans another cruise soon aboard the U S S Hyades.
A series of minor court actions in Bowdoinham and Woolwich saw several juveniles and adults fined for offenses. Richard L. Marston pleaded guilty to failing to be an escort, paying 20 dollars and costs. Richard A. Leavitt admitted motor vehicle without a license, paying 10 dollars and costs. A Sebasco man was fined 10 dollars for intoxication with costs 5.60. A Woolwich 16 year old received a 50 dollar fine and probation for operating without a license, with a court-ordered stay at the State School for Boys if needed. another 16 year old Bath youth had his case placed on file for driving without a license.
Colleen O'Donnell hosted a theatre party Saturday afternoon for her tenth birthday at 32 Weeks Street. Friends enjoyed refreshments, games, and music, with an angel bell centerpiece and Santa Claus candle favors. Attendees included Judy Jenkins, Jean Vachon, Janice Card, Susan Hart, Martha Pratt, Martha Freeman, Ellen Oliver, and Cynthia Ridley from Manchester, Mass., visiting with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Ridley.
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