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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 06, 1949

Page

4

Opening meeting of Wanna plot set for Oct 17

Dessert at 1 30 p m marks welcome for Belfast district event headlined by Mrs Sumner Chadbourne Pattee as guest and speaker. Season schedule lists speakers and committees with provincial club activities and community groups across Oct to Apr.

Sumner Chadbourne Pattee Belfast Sy Han Pilar Wi 4Almer, Jr Alberta Larrabee Agnes Gibbs WCSH John R. MacFarlane Inez Burton Margaret MacLaren Lois Roy Frances Brown Newcastle Lois Frye Harold Castner Damariscotta War Veterans’ Committee Clara Hellegers St. Patrick's Day Rensel H. Colby Joseph O. Purdue Bath Gilbert F. Loebs Maine Federation of Women’s Clubs Helen Day Laura Evans Grace Sewall Priscilla Campbell Ava Barton Helen MacFarlane Ida Colby Helen Dickinson Grace Cowley Ada Coffin Alice Boardway Gertrude Winters Barbara Cost Grace Pease Ruth Wickham Mary Marston Eleanor Englebrecht Beatrice King Martha Pashard Bertha Harris Harriet Houdlette Ruth Haggett Florence Moulton Eva Bradford Pauline Race Gertrudd DiPerri Velma Dodge Doris Vansant Josephine Foye Sara Bradford Isabelle Young Carolyn Varney Alice Taylor Edna Southard

Lunch program and community notices at Wiscasset

The notice invites donations for hot lunches for 48 children with collection points at the school or homes of Mrs. Priscilla Campbell and Mrs. Florence Cossette. visitors may tour the dining room. Local hunting reports note upland season opening with few birds but woodcock found. ducks numerous near Merrymeeting Bay as migratory birds open Oct 7. The article covers Library Association elections, a new oil burner and projector, Eastern Star activities, town road work, a quilt raffle, a lincoln home fund fundraiser, and various social and civic events with residents traveling, visiting, or hosting guests.

Pony Pegg Priscilla Campbell Florence Cossette Wiscasset 60 Merrymeeting Bay Wiscasset Library Association Frances Sortwell Charles S. Sewall Joseph E. Hubbard F. D. Southard Roy R. Marston Helen Dickinson Arlette Foster Marion Warland Daniel R. Sortwell Academy Eastern Star Club Garrison Hill Chapter O.E.S Thelma Sprague Bertha Harris Inez Burton Ruth Leighton Main Street State Highway Commission Gladys Weeks Birch Point Mothers’ Club Velma Dodge Laura Evans Lincoln Home Fund Rockland

West Bath Firemen Meet at Lowell School

West Bath Fire Department held its regular monthly meeting at the Lowell school on Tuesday evening. Stanley L. Turner of Bath Iron Works spoke on fire fighting methods with slides, aided by Leon Genthner who also spoke. Refreshments followed as members discussed a possible spring purchase of a new truck and a 500 gallon tank, noting they already have a pump.

West Bath Fire Department, Inc Lowell Stanley L. Turner Bath Iron Works Corp Leon Genthner

Women finish caning chairs at West Bath schoolhouse

A group of women met at the Lowell schoolhouse Tuesday to finish caning chairs with Mrs. Ida Rose teaching. Several neighbors attended and brought lunches. coffee was served by Mrs. Rose and Mrs. Davis. The item also lists numerous personal visits and family celebrations in West Bath including birthday parties for Francis Perkins and William Ketchum.

Lowell Ida Rose Sadie Davis Lizzie Haggett Hazel Wharff Annie Henderson Mary Footer Walter Kingsbury Priscilla Estes Gladys Deehan John Perkins Francis Irene Richard Vernon Carlton Emily Greenleaf Roland Norman Carlton William Ketchum William Howard Carlton Arrowsie Edward Burnham Bath Fred Larrabee Annie Towle Merton Wright Forest Barter Albert Hubert Loretta Robert Marion Farrow Dennis Edith Giacobbe Joan Nanetta Edward Bethel Russell Pauline Belanger Bonnie Gerald Judith Lesier Norman Perkins Frank Talbot Edward Robish Theodore Edward George Burnham Irving Burnham, Jr Morse High School Laurence Burnham Kittery Irving Burnham Robert Burnham Stanley Topsham Frank Donnell Bryant Business College Providence R. I Earle Donnell Laura Whitmore Robert Killiam Walter Killiam Gardiner Francis Deehan Edward Robichaud Teddy Joseph Robichaud Presley Carolyn Rogers Courtney Stover Hayden Rogers Rumford Gertrude Greenleaf Reggie Atwood Archibald McCoy W. T. Withington Greenwood Mass Concord N. H Paul McCoy Sally Charles Kenney Edward J. McMann Jean Marie Walter Larrabee Joseph T. M. Swain

Visitors from Texas to Boston for furlough

Capt and Mrs Thomas W tonio of Texas have visited Capt Hall's father E R Hall at 14 High street and left for Boston to stay with his mother. Capt Hall is on furlough from the Air Force and will return to San Antonio.

Thomas W. Tonio Texas Capt. Hall E. R. Hall High Street Boston Air Force l San Antonio

Trailer Travelers Pay Bath a Visit

The Graham couple from Miami parked their Gypsy trailer in Bath on a Saturday night after a trip from Pemaquid where they photographed coastal scenery. They note a surplus of homes in Miami due to ongoing building. Mrs Sargent joins the couple in sharing Maine’s scenic beauty. Also guests include Mr and Mrs R G Smith of Medford Oregon who traveled from Detroit and praise Maine apples while Dr Smith recalls four years in Adak Alaska as a dentist.

Ernest Graham Miami Fla Bath Pemaquid Graham Grahams

Fine Bath Couple Observe Anniversary

Mr and Mrs John Shaw of Oak Street quietly celebrate their 51st wedding anniversary They married October 5 1898 in a small home ceremony by the late Dr A B Harvey Harriet Reed Shaw s mother recently returned from Memorial Hospital after a 20 month stay The couple have deep ties to Bath civic life with Mr Shaw a veteran organizer and leader in the Sons of Veterans and city council service and Mrs Shaw long serving organist and choirmaster at local churches

John Shaw Oak Street Shaw Memorial Hospital Jack Harriet Reed Jack Shaw A. B. Harvey Universalist Church of Bath T. W. Hyde Sons of Veterans Hyde Windlass Co Central Congregational Church

Secretaries Attend Y M C A Conference in Maine

Maine Y M C A staff held a two day conference at the Sanford Y M C A with Bath delegates William C. Perkins Arthur Warner and Walter Woodman. Chester Baker outlined records and reports while Jack Malcolm discussed fundraising and public relations. The next meeting is set for Old Town February 5 6 and 7.

Maine Sanford Y. M. C. A Bath William C. Perkins Arthur Warner Walter Woodman Sanford Rotary Chester Baker National Council Washington, D

Woolwich Congregations and Community Notes

Woolwich First Congregational Church at nee holds Sunday school 9 30 and worship 10 30 led by Rev John F Anderson. Montsweag Baptist Church worships 10 30 and Sunday school 11 30 led by Rev H E Danielson. Woolwich Center Baptist Church Sunday school 10 and evening service 7 led by Rev H E Danielson. Goodwill club to serve baked bean supper for Bath Memorial Hospital. Mrs Mary Gilmore Hall hosts Fuller family reunion in Woolwich and Richmond with about 30 attendees.

Lincoln Lodge A.F A.M St. Philip's Church John R. MacFarlane Birch Point Masonic Hall Woman’s Auxiliary St. Philip’s Edith Bellas White High Street Frank Edward Evans Sidney G. Evans Doris Arlene Caton Asbury Bailey Maurice Caton Congregational Church Rensel H. Colby Mothers’ Club Red Brick School First Congregational Church Nee John F. Anderson Montsweag Baptist Church H. E. Danielson Woolwich Center Bath Memorial Hospital Mary Gilmore Hall Fullerton Gilmore Woolwich Richmond Ferry Blanch Littlefield Sherwood Francis Rosslyn Francis Merle Dutton Auburn Mildred Swanton Jennie Oliver Marie Young Dorothy Hart Mary Stewart Gladys Francis Lois Young Eunice Pert Ralph Fullerton Berkley Calif Mary Hall Samuel Fullerton Los Angeles Ephraim and Hannah Fullerton Nequasset Mrs. Fullerton Maine

Hathaway Bakeries Opens New Boston Plant

Friends and family of Charles F Hathaway of Bath Popham Beach and Boston celebrate Hathaway Bakeries Inc 75th anniversary with the opening of a new plant in Boston. Hathaway started in Bath as Hobart Hathaway with Seth Hobart later expanding to Massachusetts where his sons Lester Alton and Elmer run the business Elmer serves as purchasing agent and the family maintains cottages at Popham Beach one damaged by the 1947 March storm.

Charles F. Hathaway Bath Popham Ach Boston Hathaway Bakeries, Inc Seth Hobart Hobart & Hathaway Hobart Elm Street Max Katz Mr. Hathaway Massachusetts Lester Alton Elmer Popham Beach Popham Kennebunk Lexington Mass

Four Year Old Noreen Addison Undergoes Appendectomy

Noreen Addison daughter of Superintendent Loring R. Addison is a patient at Memorial hospital after an appendectomy Tuesday evening. Her condition was reported very good Wednesday morning.

Noreen Addison Loring R. Addison Memorial Hospital

Dresden Center Woman Dies After Brief Illness

Mrs. John A. Rittall of Dresden Center dies at her son Walter's home after a short illness. A native of Ellsworth, she leaves seven sons and sisters living in Maine and Connecticut. Her husband died last July. The notice includes local social events and church activities in Dresden and nearby towns.

John A. Rittall Walter Dresden Center Ellsworth Christopher Patterson Greenfield Mass Ann Arthur Hildreth New Britain Conn Pearl Dresden Ralph Earl Columbus Lon West Bath Jessie Chatnley Boston Ades Ridge Academy Lincoln-Sagadahoc Boothbay Harbor Ernest Cate Vinetta Toole West Boothbay Harbor Emma Corson Augusos Good Leroy Robns Norman Bailey Gardiner June Bailey L. A. Bailey Schenectady Albany N. Y Stanley Garland Nancy Stanley, Jr Carmel Charles Corson Bangor Harriette Carolyn Sheldon St. John's Episcopal Church Jane Sargent William Bennett Leon Bennett Sherman Smith Augusta Pownalboro Hall Lawrence Southard Hallowell Nathaniel Barker Yarmouth Abbie Lois Barker Perley Siegars Calvin Good Siegars Miami Fla Eastern River Grange Lincoln County Grange Aroostook Maine Martha Carver Esther Bailey Clyde Barter Wilson Ryder

Woolwich P T A Fair Crowned With Success and Gifts

The Woolwich PTA Fair closed after a three day run drawing an attendance of 1500 to 2000. Queen Donna Leonard of Chopps school and King William Stinson of Union Bridge school were crowned with attendants and a page. Grand awards totaled cash prizes and goods including a portable radio and electric items. Special awards went to residents of Georgetown Bath Brunswick Woolwich and others. Winners and those owed awards should contact Brian M. Jewett.

Woolwich Pta Cliff Leeman Donna Leonard Chopps School John M. Leonard William Stinson Union Bridge School Shirley Beals Nequasset School Josephine Ramsay Sagadahoc Ferry School Sandra Smith Day’s Ferry School Beverly Baldwin Pleasant View School Carolyn Ratcliffe Union Bridge Robert Strout Page Etta Thurlow Mary Kelly Washington Street W. Lewis Boothbay C. K

Clerical gathering on church music in Old Town and Orono

Rev Culbert McGay and Rev Canon C M Tubbs attended a service of the Kennebec Penobscot Clericus in St James Church Old Town. They then met with Rev Hobart J Gary in Orono where Prof Nevin of the University of Maine spoke on church music followed by a discussion.

Culbert McGay Canon C. M. Tubbs Kennebec-Penobscot Clericus St.James,church Old Town Hobart J. Gary Orono Nevin University of Maine Department of Music

Teen Age Circle and Harvesters Club Exhibit At Bath

Teen Age sewing circle 4-H club of Bath and Harvester’s club of West Bath held a local exhibition at the community center drawing a capacity audience. The program included a minstrel show side shows and detailed club activity reports.

4-H Club of Bath Harvester’s Club West Bath Donald Watt Joan Giacobbe Roland Barter Bethel Estes Albert Barter Susan Watt Gerald Lesier Loretta Barter Robert Belanger Vaneta Estes Dennis Farrow Bonnie Belanger Edward Estes Judith Lesier Hubert Barter Marie Michaud Ann Cohen Janet Cohen Joan Batchelder Elaine Pinkham Harriet MacDougall Jeanine Po Jean Brown Jane Allen Marten Michaud Miss Stackpole University of Maine Barbara Urquhart Kathryn Lenfest Claire Wing Irls Paul Dowe Windsor Fair

Corporate Suretyship Subject Of Fine Talk

The high school athlete and visiting Rotarians discussed corporate suretyship as the main topic. The committee will sponsor a clothing drive for Welfare Department distribution to city residents in need. Guests included Allan Spear and Harold Roberts, with Hollis W. Garey in charge of next week’s program featuring Henry Peterson.

Athlenteate Jason A. Merrill Welfare Department Arthur F. Talbot John W., Riley Westbrook Emil Schott Lewiston Harold Roberts Arlington Allan Spear Bath Hollis W. Garey Henry

Bath couple returns from Maritime Provinces trip

Mr and Mrs J Arthur Whith of Upper Washington street returned to Bath Tuesday after a month long vacation motoring through the Maritime Provinces and visiting relatives at Fredericton New Brunswick.

J. Arthur Whith Upper Washington Street Bath Maritime Provinces Fredricton N. B

Bath Flower Shop opens in business district

The Bath Flower Shop at 168 Front Street, owned by Stanley C. Elwell and managed by Clarence M. Minott, opened Saturday serving customers with roses, orchids, gardenias, and wedding decor. Elwell's Woolwich Greenhouse will supply most flowers with roses and rare blossoms from city markets.

Bath Front Stanley C. Elwell Elwell Woolwich Clarence M. Minott Bath Flower Shop Hagar Pottery California Connecticut New York Olm’s Lincoln Street

Bath Felt Tremor Shakes Maine Centers No Damage Reported

Several residents in Bath felt a light earth tremor shortly after 9 30 last night with no damage. The quake is believed centered in Franklin county and was stronger in other Maine communities. The piece also notes that the jack rabbit is among the speediest small animals.

Bath Maine Franklin County

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