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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1950
Page
11
Riverside meetings host 18 attendees. etchings and colored photos shown. Rummage sale netted 78.50. Halloween plans include a school party October 25 and a dance at Haskell’s lodge. Numerous local residents listed with travels, visits, and gatherings across Bath and surrounding towns.
Phippsburg PTA met Thursday evening with plans for the October 16 district meeting in Connecticut. The program on parents and teachers featured Superintendent Stanwood Gilman and local educators from Winnegance Center Sebasco Parker Head West Point Small Point and Alden. Hostesses were Mrs J H Blaisdell and Mrs William Blaisdell. The next session is November 9.
Mrs. Annie Bowker, 96, living with son Jay K Bowker and wife, received an Easter lily from Phippsburg Center Congregational church. Her daughter-in-law divided and planted the bulbs, one plant with five blooms fading recently while Bowker remains bedbound yet enjoys flowers in her room. Nearby, a lightning strike damaged a tall pine near Gardiner Rogers summer home during a recent heavy storm.
Frank Cofran of Portland, a U S Army soldier, pleaded guilty to speeding in Bath Municipal Court and was fined 10 plus 6.30 costs by Judge Gardiner R. Deering after a Bowdoinham State Police arrest. Reginald E. Davis of Bath faced DUI charges in West Bath and paid 100 plus 4.70 costs. Marilyn E. Clark of Topsam pleaded guilty for failing to drive to the right of the middle of the road during a meeting with an oncoming truck collision, fined 10 with 6.30 costs.
Rally day drew large crowds at First Baptist Church with morning and evening services. A men's quartet performed and Floyd M. Carter led a brief Sunday school program in the auditorium. The 7 15 hymn service included the pastor, Mrs. Gilbert Young, Miss Eleanor Wright, and Jarvis Snyder. The singing session will continue next Sunday at 7 15 as the church extends an invitation to the public. The text notes former Winneganee residents Parks and Mrs. Fred Parks visiting, Mrs. John G. Morse Jr. and children returning to Maine after East Andover visit, and Miss Bessie Sprague and J. Bradford Sprague attending the Topsham fair Friday.
Mr. and Mrs. Alex St Pierre and their sons Dick and Dale were in Brunswick for the wedding of Arthur St Pierre to Regina Bouchard at St Johns Catholic Church. A reception followed at the Caron home on Weymouth Street Brunswick.
Large church gathering Sunday. Albert Gray begins repairs on church roof. The Parker Head PTA meets Oct 26 at 7 20 p m at Mrs Charles Blaisdell home. School recess Oct 26 27 for State Teachers convention. Oct 30 another school event with games music and refreshments.
A Thursday evening public card party hosted by Suburb Civic Club filled 18 tables at the Winnemanee Community building featuring canasta contract and auction. Prizes awarded across games went to multiple residents including Mrs. Walter McNaughton Mrs. Samuel Jordan and Albert Darrah in canasta, Mrs. Ralph Dale and Mrs. Moody Flint in contract, and Mr and Mrs John Burgess with Mr and Mrs Lerby Perkins in auction. Mrs. Elmer Morse received the special award.
The senior degree team conferred the third and fourth degrees on a class of 22 candidates and one guest from Bodwell grange at West Bath grange. The event drew 164 attendees from multiple granges and featured harvest tableaux, music, and a supper under the direction of state and local officers.
Sunday at 2 p.m. in West Bath Methodist Church Rev. Dr. C. C. Sargent joined Mrs. Margaret S. Bickford of Beachmont Mass and Dexter W. Allis of Billerica Mass in marriage. Attendants included matron of honor Mrs. James Neville and guests Suzanne Bickford and David Bickford.
A police patrol car, left in a city alley beside City Hall and the City Smoke Shop, rolled down a slight incline toward the Torrey Roller Bushing Works. It struck the plant and foundry, bending the bumper, crumpling the fender, and smashing the grill while the left headlight was driven back. Police say the brakes were set and released on their own.
Friends of Mrs. Nancy Thomas learn she has been discharged from Memorial hospital after a seven month stay. She is convalescing at the home of Mrs. Ida Richardson at 4 Leonard Court.
Sunday services were held at the schoolhouse. Local residents and visitors waxed on church life and frequent cottage visits. Normal weather disruptions included heavy rains and high tides affecting roads while residents from Newtonville Wakefield Bath and Reading shared weekend visits and house moves.
Dromore Farm Bureau met Wednesday at Dromore to discuss Arts and Crafts for October and gather member ideas. Attendees included Richard Dozois and several Bath area residents with frequent social visits noted, including trips to Topsham Fair and Portland.
Nurses Alumnae Association met Thursday evening in the Cosmo politan club directors room with President Mrs. Elwood Legard presiding. Sixteen members attended as Mrs. Helen Bonney chaired by laws revision and led a brief discussion. Hostesses served refreshments during the social hour.
Iota Sigma Chapter met last Wednesday with Mrs Harriett Fraser as hostess. Members discussed a November rummage sale and each gave a two minute talk on alcohol related topics. The next meeting is a Halloween party on Oct 25 at Mrs Margaret Hanscoms home. One guest, Mrs Hagerthy, attended.
United States flaxseed output reached a record high in 1948, reflecting strong demand and favorable growing conditions across major producing states. The surge supported related industries and highlighted agricultural productivity in the postwar period.
West Bath Harvesters 4-H club exhibited calves and chickens at Topsham fair winning first and second prizes for calves with Russell Estes Hubert Barter Albert Barter and Robert Belanger taking top honors. Showmanship prizes went to Hubert Barter Robert Belanger and Albert Barter. Robert Belanger also placed third in the adult open class. Rib bons totaled eleven blue six red three white and one yellow. Girls sewing and cooking projects proceed to New Gloucester fair. Members attended county exhibit in Auburn where year awards will be given.
The American Legion auxiliary met at the Legion hall with hosts Mrs. Florence Bates and Mrs. Consuelo Alkazin. Helen Perry reported a monthly money raising project with a November Thanksgiving basket. Beatrice Leavitt described Gray Ladies work and urged member involvement. Shirley Clark, Girls State representative, shared experiences from Farmington State Teachers College.
In North Bath the Bath Country Club held its final season event. Two golf teams played to a 19 13 victory led by J William Schulze over Fritz Holmgren. A cold meats buffet preceded a business meeting where the treasurer reported the club is now in the black. Dr Leon Buck received a special award for winning the Maine Amateur championship and was presented Wilson irons by club president Howard W Mayo.
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