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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1952

Page

5

Bath society and club notes from October gatherings

Mrs Sadie Davis and Mrs Pearl Campbell of the United Order of Independent Ladies were honored at Pine Cone Lodge in Inland and the Universalist church with a turkey supper and gifts. Members Edith Miller Alice Lewis Mary Gillespie Lillius Larrabee and Lizzie Chaney attended, meeting Eunice Perry in Portland.

Sadie Davis Govess Pearl Campbell United Order of Independent Odd Ladies

Mrs Earl Kimble Hosts Contract Club Luncheon

Mrs Earl Kimble hosted a luncheon at her High street home for her contract club last week followed by an afternoon of cards. Mrs Clifford B Wilband won the prize. The club will meet Wednesday for another luncheon with Mrs Nellie Lord at Fitts 5t.

Earl Kimble High Street Clifford B. Wilband Nellie Lord

Local Obituary and Household News roundup

Mrs. Archie L Seekins of Concord formerly Bath died Oct 8 9 after with her parents Mr and Mrs Carleton W Lowell of Bedford Street She is employed with Firestone Ice Rubber Co in Concord previously worked in Hyde Windlass Co office Mrs Marius Page Academy Street hospitalized at Maine General Hospital Portland recovering from recent operation Mr and Mrs Carl C Angerson Oak Street returned from motor trip through White Mountains Green Mountains and part of Massachusetts en route visit with daughter Betty Anderson in Boston Mr and Mrs A M Main Garden Street returned from Groton Conn for George Christopher Avery birthday party Mr and Mrs E Stanley Robinson and son William of West Auburn former Park Street residents will winter in Florida Mr Robinson employed at Peck Estate accompanied Mr Peck to Florida for winters

Edmund Arsenault Edmund, Jr Portsmouth N. H Washington Street North End Kerwin Butcher U. S. Navy Robert Richard Portsmouth High School Sam Navy James Germany Byron Richardson Leonard Court S. M. McCann Chevy Chase Margaret McCann Barbara Richardson Bath Victor Wallace, Jr U. S. Air Force Sgt Wallace E. B. White Eleanor Union Street Burlington Mabel Paquet Victor Paquet Wright Cranmore Ramsay Manchester Ramsay Concord Archie L. Seekins Carleton W. Lowell Bedford Street Seekins Firestone Ice & Rubber Co Hyde Windlass Co Marius Page Academy Street Maine General Hospital Portland Carl C. Angerson Oak Street White Mountains New Hampshire Green Mountains Vermont Massachusetts Miss Betty Anderson Boston New’ Hampshire A. M. Main Garden Street Groton, Conn E. Stanley Robinson William West Auburn Park Street Florida Robinson Peck Estate Mr. Peck John Witham Highland Street Ronald J. Larrabee Trinidad B. W.1 Beverly Ann Witham Bath Water District Ydiss Helen Witham Mr. Larrabee John Larrabee West Bath

Miss Nichols visits Boston and Morse star headlines

Miss Mildred G. Nichols of 929 Middle street travels to Cambridge Massachusetts to visit her niece Mrs. Frank K. Scott nee Annette Cutting and family. Jackie Hartleb of 75 Academy street is elected class president at Maine Central Institute in Pittsfield and named editor in chief of the school paper. Members of Queen Esther Rebekah Lodge attended the Brunswick Evening Star Lodge installation. Pauline Moulton returns to sister’s home on Middle street after visits in Portsmouth New Hampshire and Lunenberg Massachusetts.

Mildred G. Nichols Middle Street Boston Frank K. Scott Annette Cutting Cambridge Mass Jackie Hartleb Harvey Hartleb Academy Street Maine Central Institute Pittsfield Jackie Morse Colby Queen Esther Rebekah Lodge Evening Star Lodge Rebekah Brunswick Leonard Munsey Frank Farrin John Williams Henry T. B. Leeman Pauline Moulton Edward B. Smith Portsmouth N. H Lunenberg Caroline Thompson Association of Ladies Auxiliaries Maine Patriach Militant Bangor Maud B. Getchell Brewer Odd Fellows Hall Thompson Getchell District 22 Frank Moore Linda Moore

Peaslee Boynton Wedding At Damariscotta Mills

Invitations issued for the marriage of Miss Marjorie Lois Peaslee of Damarscotta Mills to George Boynton of 7 Gerald Street. The ceremony will be Saturday at 7 30 PM at the bride’s home with Rev. Richard J. Schaper officiating followed by a reception.

Marjorie Lois Peaslee Everett Peaslee Damariscotta Mills George Boynton Harland E. Boynton Gerald Street Richard J. Schaper Winter Street

Immigrant couple McMahan move to Georgetown Center home

Mr and Mrs Charles McMahan of Malden Massachusetts recently moved into a new home at Georgetown Center. They previously lived in Bath, spent over 28 years in Malden, and Mr McMahan recently retired from the U S Coast Guard Chelsea station.

Charles McMahan Malden Mass Georgetown Center Bath McMahan U. S. Coast Guard Chelsea Station

Mrs Lucy Desmond Quietly Confined by Cold at Oak Street

Mrs Lucy Desmond of Oak Street is confined to her home with a cold, keeping her indoors.

Lucy Desmond Oak Street

Long motor trip passes without incident for Bissons on 2300 miles

Mr and Mrs Lucien Bisson completed an 11 day journey over 2300 miles visiting family and sites from Washington DC to Lake Ontario and Montreal before returning home. The trip yielded exceptional foliage near New England and marked their annual vacation.

Lucien Bisson High Street Clifford Uenee Phyllis Bisson Washington, D. C Yorktown Williamsburg Lake Ontario Montreal Lina Tatber Dences Mr. Bisson J . Bisson New England States

Menhaden Fishery Yields Massive Hauls with Long Net

Fishermen using a 1,200 foot net report catches of up to 100,000 menhaden per haul as crews deploy extensive gear to harvest large schools in coastal waters.

United States Holds About Forty Percent of World Coal Reserves

The United States possesses approximately 40 percent of the planet's coal reserves, highlighting its major share in global energy resources. This figure reflects the scale of domestic coal deposits relative to other nations.

The United States

Morse Steammers Rout Biddeford 52 0 in Kelley Field rout

Morse High School defeated Biddeford 52 to 0 at Kelley Field as Morse quarterback Carmichael and backs led a dominant ground and air attack. Sonny Munsey ran 80 yards for a score, Denbow and Stover intercepted passes and returned them for touchdowns.

Biddeford High Kelley Field Morse Bob Frink Bob Champagne Biddeford Carroll Denbow Brad Stover Denbow Stover Johnny Trafton Sonny Munsey T.D Biddie Chick Marchetti Tigers Bill Tarazewich Trafton Carmichael Tarazewich Topping Munsey Stovier Hilltoppers Paul McCourt Frankmen Biddies Tover T. D. Carmichael McCourt Biddeford Munsey Billy Bruce Morse Biddeford McCourt le Gaudette McElman Lambert Marchetti Hoyt Witham Reg Smart Callan Rt Rt Gagnon Bruce Chenard Stover Chenard Pye R. Champaigne Aitken Sonia Wyman Wing J. Champagne Musk White Oliver Parker Bramesns R. McElmand Carter, Inc Descoteaux G. Gaudett Leach Morin Corriveau Joe Boudreau Leahy Wilson Traftén McMangey D. Champagne Mc Court Conners Calli Buckley

New Books Added at Public Library

Patten Free Library shelves welcome new fiction including Ashes by Charles F. Coe and The Island Rescue by Jonard Tichell. General works feature Capitol Hill story of Congress and Life and Death of Stalin. Juvenile titles include Big Stretch and Blueberry Muffin.

Patten Free Library Charles F. Coe Catherine Carter Pamela H. Johnpei Emily Constance Itzgibbon Jande Hertoz Clare Jaynes Katherine N. Burt Nevil Shute Edgar Lustarten Peter Bourne Giant Edna Ferber Luella Creighton Island Rescue Jonard Tichell Natural Bernard Malmud Rickey Charles Calitri Toney Hood Theodore and the Emperor Harold Lamb Theodore Stanwell Vanity Row W. R. Burnett Capitol Hill Story of Congress Desider Holisher Graham Becker H. A. Overstreet Stalin Louis Fisher Moscow Lydia Kirk Sam Clemens Hannipal Dixon Wecter England George Millar William Randolph Hearst E. Coblenz Duane Becker Benjie Sally Scott Mary W. Thompson John

Wesley W. 5 C 8 Wesley W S C S Meeting Notes

Wesley W S C S met Tuesday with Mrs. Elnora D. Oliver leading devotions. The World Day of Prayer on October 29 will be observed with an evening meeting at the home of Like Niles. A Christmas sale and supper is planned for December 3. Miss Ruth Ellen Hunter spoke on her trip to Quebec with her nephew Mr. and Mrs. Stanley. Seventeen members attended and one visitor was present.

Wesley W. S. C. S Elnora D. Oliver Like Niles Ruth Ellen Hunter Quebec Stanley UN

Memory Lane Minstrels Dazzle Morse High Full House

Morse High auditorium packed as Lincoln Lodge presents Memory Lane Minstrels under Dominic Cardosi and Carl Meister. Roy Stewart led as Memory Master with two roles. Richard Dow impressed as a guest. multiple acts and elaborate production valued for scenery, lighting, and sound.

Morse High School Lincoln Lodge of Odd, Fellows Memory Lane Dominic Cardosi Carl Meister Roy Stewart Paul Crocker Sally Kit Totman Forrest Wyman Pearl Sedgley Bob Ramsey Sigma Chi Eddie Page Jimmy Comeau Arthur Knight Stanley Brimigion Jim Chadwick George Stimpson Richard Dow

Tractors Overtake Horses on Sagadahoc Farms

Census figures show tractors powering 160 of Sagadahoc County farms while 106 rely on two or more horses or mules. Among 501 farms, 41 use one horse or mule with no tractor and 114 have none of these draft powers.

Sagadahoc County U. S Bureau of Census

Morse High Notes Highlights Club Plans and Sales

The French club votes on committees for the year with co chairs and officers. Eleven students plan a Quebec trip next weekend. The Latin club sells candy at Fezem and lists sales participants. Home room captains and a Christmas cards project are noted. The class profited about 90 from the freshman reception. Dr New and Co spoke at assembly about telephone work and showed operator films.

Anne Quebec Nee Audrey Levasseur Callie McKay Elizabeth Prentiss Margaret McCabe July Bates Adele Hunt Thelma Quinn Betty Newell Joyce Stover Vivian Clark Sally Freeman Lizzie Prentiss Barbara Parks Dr. New and ’ Co

Jupiter Completes Nearly 12-Year Orbit Around the Sun

Astronomers note that Jupiter takes nearly twelve years to complete one revolution around the sun, highlighting its long orbital period and position among the solar system planets.

Jupiter

Motorists Fined in Municipal Court in Bath

In Bath Municipal Court Judge John W. Quarrington presided Saturday morning. Margaret Thompson of Augusta and Leopold Caron of Brunswick each pleaded guilty to passing a stopped school bus, paying $10 plus $6.30 costs. Richard Alley of Bath pleaded guilty to operating an unregistered motorcycle, paying $10 plus $4.70 costs. State Troopers Buzzell and Powers were the complainants.

John W. Quarrington Bath Margaret I. Thompson Augusta Leopold E. Caron Brunswick George C. Buzzell Richard Alley Frank W. Powers

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Orin Woodbury Ifornia Harold Trask Ernest Avery Annie Wilson Sadie Garcelon Marjorie Steele Helen Gagnon Frances Williams Order of Red Men Falmouth Portnd Trask Avery Ralph Boardman Garcelon William H. Watson Hiram Clifford Harrington North Street Edward Hines Topsham George A. Pickle Annie L. Brown Charles Ee Que Miss Brown Paul Moore Wa Gton Street Gill Brown Canada Louis O. Couture Bluff Road Memorial Hospital James Caverly Walter E. Edge Princeton N. J Keyser Manley New York City Small Point Gox Edge Mabel Reed Waltham, Mass West Bowdoin James A. Gillies, Jr New Haven Conn Arthur Sewall Houston Women’s Auxiliary of Episcopal Churches Eva Atwood John G. Leach Stanley Dickinson Each John F. Leach Phippsburg Nicholas Sewall Archie Gillies Hebron Academy Bruce Gillies Mr. and Canasta Club Sedgwick Wiscasset Glen Rippin Rufus Ingalls Addison Caton Marion Goding Lee Smith Smith Air Force Oliver Moses John McInnes Carolyn Moses Lucy Greene Whitefield Mountain View House Duncan MelInnes Brownie Nancy Ellen Birch Point Sally Lane Sewall James Russell Grant Hartford, Conn Hugh D. Grant Louis H. Young St. Andrews Hospital Boothbay Harbor Russell Grant East Hartford Thomas S. Gibbons Harry Deering John A. Morse Molly Palmer Mary F. Gibbons Whitefield, N Peter Gagnon Gloria Robinson Auburn Rochester Carl F. Pierce DeLand, Fla West Howry Avenue Sebasco William Hodgkins Kittery Harland Boynton Hodgkins Portsmouth Navy Yard Madrid Arthur Pinkham Nobleboro Mr. Pinkham Edith Campbell Ralph Jewett Arrowsic Fred L. Stover George C. Wright Fort Williams Edward Perry Pocahontas Red Men Ramona Council Francis Williams Francina Greg Burnham James Taggert Schenectady, N. Y Meadow Way Raymond J. Kelley North Street Extension Owen_J._Ledyard Henry C. Wright Charles H. Cahill Frank Given Eastern Slope Inn North Conway Dennis G. Furrow Gordon E. Furrow V U. S. Air Force Sampson Air Force Base N. Y Richard Furrow Rena Vigne Sagadahoc Ferry James Mallard Woolwich George Babine Bath Memorial Hospital Margaret Wilson Yar Harbor Harold Gilmore Frederick E. Drake Mary F. G Ellsworth Mrs. Drake Almena Thompson Walter McNaughton Stephen Martha McNaughton Frederick A. Stickney Elver Stickney Pitts Street A. M. Patterson Donald Kay Clark Fletcher Waterman Waterman John A. Lord of Pearl Street Concord, Mass John F. Freete James van Riswood Mary Chesman Wollaston, Mass van Riswood Scott M. Golder Winship Street Carol Ann Quimby Fisher College Mrs Everett Quimby Farrin Street Leo Venus Michael Peter Tarpon Springs Fla Venus Greatlee Frink Wesley W Memory Lane Minstrels Mr. Gallagher Mr. Shean Mary Pat Arthur Xe Alice Robbins Beloved Line Lodge of Odd Fellows Pat Crocker Phyllis Chadwick Donna Sutherland Jane Ware Ethel Lyon Sagadahoc Morset Fecem Judy Holbrod Patti Hayes Frank Young Patsy Foss Peggy Hanson Arthur Mayo Order of DeMolay Masonic Temple Saree Peter Pinson Presid William Bruce Sir Galahad Roslindale Temple Alexandria
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