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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1952
Page
4
A wide roundup covers a surprise bridal at Mrs James McGrath home with many attendees, local library and Parent Teacher Club meetings, AF career info at the local board, high school harriers win with Kent's Hill, and upcoming fall events. Also noted are church activities, the Organ Society sale, OES gathering, and enlistments from Lincoln County.
ton Mass is a giust of Mr and Mrs Oscar Db PF ton Mass is a guist of Mr and Mrs Oscar Db PF Frank rn wH cot died at his home on Wington street Sept 30 He been in ill health for a and suf fered a fatal hieven four days before his passing He was born in Wiscasset son of the late John and Mary Lowell Hutchins and had lived there all his life A carpenter by trade he was popular Surviving besides his wife is a daughter Mrs Henry C Demmons of Lewiston Services were from his late home Sunday afternoon Stanley F Johnson pastor of the First Congregational church officiating Interment was Greenlawn cemetery Lawrence Lewis Ward has been received of the death of Lawrence Lewis son of the late Herbert Lewis He was born in Wiscasset but had lived in Providence RI for several years Sewall Hutchins entertained 20 friends Saturday afternoon at his home on Lee street it being his sixth birthday Games were played and refreshments were served
The handtub Torrent will be loaded Thursday night and leave Friday evening for Haverhill Mass where it will join a large parade and muster. Nineteen machines entered ten first class and nine second class with Torrent in position seven. The fife and drum corps and tule crew will attend. Parade at 10. Muster starts at 12 30. This is the final muster of the season for Bath hand tub entries. The Torrent aims to finish strong and may place second among money winners for 1954.
Bids will be opened Friday at five PM in the superintendent of schools office for laying a new gym floor at Morse High. The old floor was water damaged after drains backed up during the rain from the Sept hurricane, requiring top floor re laying. Completion expected early December.
Texas remains the top rice producing state in the United States, underscoring its dominant role in the national crop. Agricultural officials note the state's acreage and climatic conditions support high yields across major regions.
West Bath Sewing Group of the Bath Chapter of the American Red Cross produced 35 325 gauze dressings and mended sweaters for Togus veterans while sewing for Bath Memorial Hospital. They aided Easter Seal sales for Hyde Home and made surgical pads for Togus. Attendees included Carolyn Rogers and several Mrs. named members.
Alex Burgess was re elected master at the West Bath Grange annual meeting on Monday evening. Officers named include Verl McNelly overseer Alice Burgess lecturer Calvin Taylor steward Lawrence Palmer Jr assistant steward Dora Royal chaplain re elected Bertha Palmer treasurer re elected Ethel MacDonald secretary re elected James Royal gate keeper Florence Farnham Ceres Helen McNelly Pomona Clara Reil Flora Mary Gaudreau lady assistant steward re elected William Small Jr executive committee three years. Mary Gaudreau to guest secretary at Youth Night at New Gloucester Grange Wednesday. Ground Observer Corps meeting at West Bath Grange hall Thursday Oct 7. Masters lecturers coordinators from Sagadahoc county expected. Weekly dance Friday night with refreshments and dancing to follow.
West Bath Methodist church observed World Wide Communion Sunday and marked the church’s closing until next Summer. Rev. Oliver W. Bell delivered He Is the Light of the World at the afternoon service. Hymns included Holy Holy Holy Break the Bread of Life and God Be With You Til We Meet Again.
The United States sues two feed companies for 8500 dollars claiming their rabbit feed spoiled Public Health Service tests at the University of North Carolina by containing aureomycin seeds. The case targets the impact on medical experiments and seeks compensation.
Lincoln County Cultural and Historical Association owns the 1761 Kennebec Purchase court house on the Cedar Grove bluff overlooking the Kennebec. Attendees included notable figures like John Adams and Benedict Arnold. an auction later dispersed antiques to buyers. Dresden residents and visitors learn of its history as renovations and local events unfold.
Mr and Mrs Clarence B Clark of 61 Oak street announce the marriage of their daughter Shirley Ann to George Davis McPhail son of Mr and Mrs John McPhail of Portland on Aug 2 in North Conway New Hampshire. Shirley Ann Morse High School 1951 graduate active in sports and dramatics later Gorham State Teachers College student teacher at Pride's Corner Westbrook. McPhail to graduate Gorham next June member of Omega Nu Epsilon fraternity active in sports and activities. They reside at 10 Dorset street Portland.
Miss Beverly Winslow daughter of Mr and Mrs Ralph Winslow of Woolwich and Abe James F Baker son of Mr and Mrs Clyde K Baker of Woolwich were married Sept 25 at the First Church of the Nazarene parsonage by Rev J Lyal Calhoun. The couple were attended by Miss Rosalie Morse and Abe Fred L Baker. They reside at 25 Raymond court. Airman Baker reports to Camp Kilmer N J Oct 10 for three years duty in England. Mrs Baker plans to join him there.
Bay Point residents and visitors are listed as several families and individuals spent the weekend at Bay Point or nearby cottages. Notables include Mrs. Jean Rogers of the State Health and Welfare Deent caller status and Sheriff Loring D. Small with deputy Belanger responding to Bay Point business.
The State Highway Department grades recent washouts on the road while upland game season opens with pheasants and ducks reportedly in abundance. Local residents and visitors attend hunting activity as families and neighbors visit, travel, and share updates.
George Cardinal 41 of Porcupine Mountains prison camp earned a parole to Ontonagon after risking his life in a storm rowboat to save two of four fishermen thrown from their boat. The rescue drew support from local businessmen. Britain kept pine trees marked for the Royal Navy and fined for cutting them.
The article explains how fall planted bulbs provide two months of spring color with minimal care. It notes bulbs contain an embryo plant and food, require soil that drains well, and can last for years. It describes arranging bulbs in informal groups and compares early tulips, daffodils, snowdrops, scillas, and crocuses, including breeding groups like Breeders Cottage and Darwins.
The Girl Scouts Merrymeeting Section meets in Rockport on October 13 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. New president Mrs Harold Graf fam Bath leads an area of Maine coast troops. Programs include a Durfee talk, a Farnsworth Museum visit, and a crafts workshop. Troops 52 9 and 5 plan fire prevention week activities Sagadahoc District Camporee at Small Point October 9 10 and more.
Pastor Harold Voorhees spoke at the Seventh Day Adventist church Tuesday evening about Old Testament prophecies foretelling Jesus birth life and death. He cited that the resurrection appears over 100 times in the New Testament and said baptism memorializes Christ’s death burial and resurrection.
We thank friends and neighbors for kindness and help during our recent bereavement. H. Wy man Jr and family, Leroy D Wyman and family, Kenneth Wyman and family express gratitude for support.
A United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization report notes chronic hunger as a key reason why a Chinese farmer produces only about one thirteenth the yield of an American farmer, highlighting global agricultural disparities.
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