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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 19, 1950

Page

4

Bath Memorial Hospital Fair Opens With Beano Night

The Seventh Annual Hospital Fair at Bath Memorial Hospital opens at 7 30 p m in the B I W Recreation Center. The event, sponsored by the Bath Memorial Hospital Auxiliary and B I W Recreational Association, features a giant beano game with exceptional prizes. The rummage sale follows Friday at two o’clock in the same hall, with a large donation drive for aprons and fancy work from parish and church groups.

Bath Memorial Hospital Auxiliary B. I. W. Recreation Center B. I. W. Recreational Association William R. Ramsay Malon O. Genthner William W. Dennison Eastham Guild, Jr Howard W. Mayo Beacon Street Methodist Beth Israel Central Congregational Corliss Street Baptist Grace Episcopal St. Mary's Wesley Methodist Winter Street Congregational

Community drive seeks good condition contributions

Readers are urged to donate usable clothing and bring it to church groups or contact the women’s organization at local churches. Individuals may also call Miss Alice Johnson Mrs. W. S. Voorhees or Mrs. Kenneth N. Francisco for assistance.

Alice Johnson W. S. Voorhees Kenneth N. Francisco

Sewall Richards Wedding Planned in San Francisco

Edward Sewall Jr son of Mr and Mrs Edward Sewall of 949 High Street and Miss Helen Richards daughter of Oran Richards of St Louis Mo and the late Mrs Richards will wed Saturday October 21 at 5 30 PM in Grace Cathedral San Francisco Cal Preceding events include a shower hosted by Mrs John C Geiger nee Anna Morse The Sewalls have traveled to San Francisco where Edward worked after Morse High and Pennsauken Polytechnic and a year in Alaska with a major engineering firm prior to joining Pacific Gas and Electric Co in San Francisco

Edward Sewall, Jr Edward Sewall High Street Helen Richards Oran Richards St. Louis Richards Grace Cathedral San Francisco Calif John C. Geiger Anna Morse Froom Sewall Mr. Sewall Morse High Penssalaer Polytechnic Alaska Pacific Gas and Electric Co

Translation of first U S coin inscription

The article notes the Latin phrase on the earliest U S coin translates to I time fly therefore mind your business, reflecting a cryptic motto about the fleeting nature of time and focus. It discusses its origin and meaning with small historical context.

U. S

Bath Lions Hear Tales of Bath Scouts at the Jamboree

Bath Lions heard recaps of the National Boy Scout Jamboree at Valley Forge from Rev. Arvid L. Anderson Gilman Russell David Pye Paul Andrews and Edwin R. Andrews all of whom attended the event in June Guests shared humor from the trip including ice cream wagon tales Lions King Lion E L McCurdy chaired a brief meeting and a report on the Underprivileged Children's program was given Guests also welcomed Rotarian Rodney Brooke and Dr. Donald Preble

Bath Lions Sedgwick Arvid L. Anderson Gilman Russell David Pye Paul Andrews Edwin R. Andrews Valley Forge Bath Pennsylvania Bath Sea Scouts William A. Niss Lions Club Arvid Anderson Maine Edwin Andrews Lions King Lion E. L. McCurdy Arthur Bowker Richmond Lions Club Wilfrid Guerin Lawrence Small Nelson Foss Albert White Leon Genthner Arthur Hutchins Edward True Sam Prawer Jack Mulcahy Lawrence McCurdy Carroll Davis Merle Niles Richmond Lions Rodney Brooke Sagadahoc County

O'Farrell Alley Wedding in Bath City

The marriage of Mildred Louise Alley and Donald Edward O'Farrell took place Saturday at 7:39 PM at 138 North Street with Rev. Charles R. Sims performing the double ring ceremony. The couple will reside at 19 Fremont Street after a brief wedding trip.

Charles R. Sims

Surprise Stork Shower for Mrs Leonard Smith

Mrs Leonard Smith received a surprise stork shower Thursday evening hosted by Mrs Howard Farr and Mrs Leon White at the latter’s home on Tower Circle 4. Guests included Mrs Stanley Brown Mrs Herschel Libby Mrs Leon Pennell Jr Mrs Howard Hatch Mrs Herbert White and others from Portsmouth N H.

Leonard Smith Howard Farr Leon White Tower Circle Smith Stanley Brown Herschel Libby Leon Pennell ,Jr Howard Hatch Herbert White Albert Desmond David Desmond G. C. Smith Graydon Smith

Scabrin Study Hits Potency Against Flies

Scabrin a new insecticide under study by the U S Department of Agriculture proves more potent than pyrethrum against flies. USDA scientists say improper storage temperature is mainly why some fly eggs fail to hatch.

U.S. Department of Agriculture U. S. Agriculture Department

Huse PTA reports 194 new members added to the roll

The October Huse PTA meeting, attended by over 100, covered 194 new members joining the group. Delegates named for the Camden district meeting, Kiddie Karnival planning, room banners, and library story hours were discussed along with a dental health meeting and the PTA Glee club proposal.

Huse Pta Huse Memorial School Stanley Woods Daniel Matter Camden Huse Charles Small Girard Billington Maurice Hutchins Keith Crockett Norman Adams Adams Crockett PTA Nathan Watson Joseph I. Smith Maine Evelyn Percy Ruth Trueworthy Marjorie Boucher Miss Rolfe

Grevers Stacy Wedding in New Castle

Mary M. Stacey of 740 Washington and William A. Grevers of Meadowbrook wed Saturday at 10:30 in Congregational church New Castle. Rev Cecil Witham officiated. attendants were Dr and Mrs Neil S Parsons. The bride is a Times reporter and daughter of J Horace McClure. The groom, Hearst Publications manager, served in the American Consular Service. They will reside at Meadowbrook after a brief honeymoon.

Mary M. Stacey Washington Street William A. Grevers High Street Meadowbrook Newcastle Congregational Church Cecil Witham Neil S. Parsons Damariscotta J. Horace McClure George Goodwin Morse High School Westbrook Junior College the Times Grevers John Marriott Grevers Plainsfield N. J Hague Brussells Belgium Marquand School New York City Foreign Service School Washington, D. C American Consular Service Amsterdam Holland New England Hearst Publications Parsons Mrs. Grevers

Dirigo Court Holds Annual Inspection at Masonic Temple

Dirigo Court of Amar anth held its annual inspection at the Masonic Temple with strong attendance. Gladys Rogers Walker as inspecting officer and Sadie Swett as presiding matron led the event. A 6 30 covered dish supper followed in the banquet hall, with fall garden centerpieces and officers serving on the committee. The next meeting is Nov 11 when new members will be received.

Dirigo Court Order of Amaranth Masonic Temple Gladys Rogers Walker Sadie Swett

Windmills Expand in Germany and Holland Before 12th Century

The report notes windmills became common across Germany and Holland prior to the 1100s, signaling early adoption of wind-powered milling and energy use in medieval Northern Europe.

Germany Holland

Directors of Bath Y M C A Aid Campaign and Dormitory Plans

At the Bath Y M C A directors meeting last Tuesday the first report on the annual financial campaign showed progress similar to last year, with many yet to respond. The board approved splitting a dormitory room into two and authorized a calendar distribution contract. They also voted the local Y M C A into the Federal Old Age and Survivors Insurance program and heard a talk on Y M C A work in Korea. Attending were A M Main, Frank B Nichols, Herbert Douglas, John Newell, Sidney L Eaton, Daniel Williams, A M Main Jr, Omar R King and William C Perkins.

Bath Y.M.C.A A. M. Main Y.M.C.A Bath Mr. Main Y.M. C.A Korea Frank B. Nichols Herbert Douglas John Newell Sidney L. Eaton Daniel Williams A. M. Main, Jr Omar R. King William C. Perkins

Bath Red Cross Frames Expanded Services Plan

At the Bath Red Cross monthly meeting at the Bath Trust Company the group discussed expanding services to support the defense program. Emphasis was on widening the First Aid program for citizens and students, disaster readiness, Home Service for families, and continued Home Nursing courses this fall. The Disaster committee led by Sidney L. Eaton outlined unit assignments and emergency readiness as many men join the military. A West Bath group will mend sweaters for Togus shipments, while reports from secretary, treasurer, and E and I Service were presented.

American Red Cross Bath Trust Company Bath Chapter Sidney L. Eaton West Bath Togus

Pre-nuptial Shower for Miss Jane Jones

Miss Jane Jones of Russell Street, to wed Maurice Smart of Richardson Street on Oct. 28, received a pre-nuptial shower Thursday evening hosted by Mrs. Jacqueline Sylvester of Chestnut Street. The living room featured a large bow and gift streamers, followed by gift opening, a social hour, and a buffet supper served by the mothers of the bride and groom.

Jane Jones Russell Street Maurice Smart Richardson Street Jacqueline Sylvester Chestnut Street Sydney Higgins George Smart Clayre McKay John Sylvester Donald Sylvester Malcolm Varney Louis Nelson Faith McKay Robert Footer Edward Jones Corrine Hinds Helen Fields Marilyn Booker Carolyn Thompson Marie Smart Jane Irish Jean Anderson

Egan Kocha Wedding At Winter Street Church Saturday

Miss Dorothy Evangeline Kocha daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph E Kocha of 27 Liberty street wed Donald Guy Egan son of Mr and Mrs Guy H Egan of Belmont Mass at 2 pm in Winter street Congregational church Rev Richard J Schaper officiated before family and close friends A reception followed at Sedgwick The bride wore a navy gabardine suit with muff bouquet of white gardenias chrysanthemums and stephenons Best man was Kempton B Kocha and usher Stuart E Kocha After graduation from Morse High School in 1946 the bride was assistant to City Clerk Harry E Ring Jr She is a Theta chapter member and a Belmont High School graduate The groom Bowdoin College 1949 Sigma Nu member serves as a Retail Credit Co Boston inspector They plan a wedding trip to the White Mountains and Vermont and will reside at 6 Autumn Street Boston

Mildred Louise Alley Donald Edward O'Farrell Charles R. Sims North Street Sims First Baptist Church Hazel Coffill Carl Johnson O'Farrell Forest Alley Central Avenue Bath School Della O'Farrell Court Street Morse High School U. S. Navy The Bath Box Co Freemont Street Dorothy Evangeline Kocha Joseph E. Kocha Liberty Street Donald Guy Egan Guy H. Egan Belmont Mass Richard J. Schaper Winter Street Carl E. Albee Sedgwick Valerie M. Nickerson Kempton B. Kocha Stuart E. Kocha Egan Harry E. Ring, Jr Beta Sigma Phi Belmont High School U.S. Air Force Pacific Bowdoin College Sigma Nu Fraternity Retail Credit Co Boston White Mountains Vermont Mrs Egan Autumn Street

Missionary Society Meets at Nazarene Church Parsonage

The Women’s Foreign Missionary Society of the Nazarene church gathered at the parsonage for its monthly meeting. Mrs. E R Brown led a devotional, followed by a study on missionary work in the Cape Verde Islands by Mrs. Edward Johnson. Refreshments were served.

Women’s Foreign Missionary Society of the Nazarene Church E. R. Brown Cape Verde Islands Edward Johnson

Merry Meeting Grange elects officers at Bowdoinham

The Merry Meeting Grange gathered Friday evening with Master Donald Chesley in charge. Elected officers include Master James Brice chaplain Hazel Turner overseer Prindall secretary Hazel Denham treasurer Chester Hobart lecturer Arthur Curtis gate keeper Arthur Towne steward Wendall Heenie lady assistant steward Mabel Heenie Ceres Eleanor Brice Pomona Esther Noble Flora Shirley Curtis.

Eee Merry Meeting Grange Donald Chesley James Brice Hazel Turner Overseernald Prindall Hazel Denham Chester Hobart Arthur Curtis Arthur Towne Wendall Heenie Mabel Heenie Ceres Eleanor Brice Pomona Esther Noble Flora Shirley Curtis Wallace Hunter Portland Carl Gregory David Sanford Gregory Mabel Lancaster Linwood Hackett Linda Ralph Purington Windsor Boston Frank Webber Henry Cornish Wiscasset Sunny Ralph MacEwen Harold Cheney Gibbs’ Camps Erland Curtis Lewiston Avery Fides Donald Mathieson Brunswick Forest Fides Avery Fides, Jr Ralph Stilphen Cardes Raymond Tibbetts California Richard Denham Warren Morgan Mary Ann John Morgan Earl Browne Jake Bishop Mr. Bishop Elizabeth Bishop Harold Hobart Orono University of Maine Bertha Tibbetts John Parker Carroll Harvey Cambridge Mass Browne’s William Valentine White Mountains

White Robbins wedding unites East Brunswick and Freeport

Miss Beverly Arline Robbins daughter of Mr and Mrs Melville H Robbins of East Brunswick wed Kenneth Alton White of Freeport Monday evening at eight at the Beacon Street Methodist parsonage Rev Murchie A Gordon officiating The bride wore a forest green suit with pink accessories and pink roses while the mother of the bride wore brown with aqua accents Best man was James Edward Poulos of Freeport.

Beverly Arline Robbins Melville H. Robbins East Brunswick Kenneth Alton White Freeport Beacon Street Methodist Parsonage Murchie A. Gordon Leon Robbins Liberty Street Robbins

First European Visited Kansas City Site in 1712

Historical note credits Etienne de Bourgmont as the first European to reach the present Kansas City area in 1712, identifying him as the explore who charted the region.

Kansas City Etienne de Bourgmont

Bowdoinham Baptist Association Meets at Five Islands

Bowdoinham United Baptist association holds its fall meeting at Five Islands Baptist church with moderator Fred E. Daggett and ministers from Bath Woolwich Topsham and Gardiner. Morning worship, reports, missionary talk, sermons, Sunday school and evangelistic sessions are on the agenda. Churches from Freeport Brunswick Harpswell Topsham Bowdoinham Bath Five Islands Georgetown and Woolwich will be represented.

Bowdoinham United Baptist Association Five Islands Baptist Church Fred E. Daggett Ralph Champlin Woolwich George E. Gray Five Islands Arvid L. Anderson Bath Charles R. Sims Thomas L. Brindley Waterville Theresa Hill of Bath Topsham Ondon P. Stairs Winter Street Baptist Church Gardiner Elmer N. Bentley Gerald Beals China Cyril E. Bousfield Baptist News Western Maine Warner Gifford Lewiston Evangelistic Committee George F. Bolster Freeport Herbert R. Whitelock Brunswick John S. Pendleton Yarmouth Harpswell Bowdoinham Georgetown

Elks Halloween Party Opens 1950 Social Season

Bath Lodge of Elks plans its Halloween party Friday October 27 at 8 30 p m with dancing favors and an entertainment program led by William Meneally Co chairs Jesse W Allen and Louis Y Cormier The event allows each member to invite a non Elk couple Tickets available from committee members and past parties set a high standard for this year

Bath Lodge of Elks William P. Meneally Jesse W. Allen Louis Y. Cormier Percy W. Kingsbury Ernest Kingsbury Ned A. Kelley John C. Hart E. M. Hartnett Arthur E. Sturtevant Robert Cummings Thomas Wright Earl Fortier Leon Fortier Maurice Glidden Harold Perry

Early 1740s Marines recalled for West Indies service

As early as 1740 three Marine regiments were recalled in America. They assembled in New York under General Alexander Spotswood of Virginia and served valiantly in the West Indies for the Royal British Navy.

America New York Alexander Spotswood Virginia West Indies Royal

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