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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1952
Page
3
The Fall meetings of the Winneganee P T A and the Phippsburg Christian Service Committee are noted. Officers and delegates were appointed. a rummage and food sale was set for Sept 27 at Riverside hall. gatherings featured programs, refreshments, and religious service updates.
The townwide Phippsburg PTA outlines a September 27 sale from 11 am to 2 pm at River ghee featuring a fur coat, electric stove, select clothing for all ages, home cooked food, and bakery. Co chairs include Mrs. Eleanor Blaisdell and Mrs. Milfred Rogers. other members from Sebasco, West Point, Parker Head, Dromore, Popham, and Small Point. Transportation chair is Mrs. Ada Haggett. The PTA has over $500 in treasury toward a consolidated school and operates a projector for student programs.
The department details yearly operations including sand from Durham pits at 5200 cubic yards for summer and winter sanding. It lists tar and asphalt at 70 000 gallons, gravel around 6000 cubic yards, and salt 150 tons priced per ton. Calcium chloride also used for cold weather efficiency.
A report notes a man who is said to be the only known human who laughs in a distinctive way. The description highlights an unusual trait drawing medical and scientific interest.
Parker Head Church committee met at Parker Head Schoolhouse with four members present. Plans for Sunday schools, church services, a mother daughter banquet and school projects were discussed. Refreshments were served by several members. Numerous residents attended events and visits across Parker Head, Bath and surrounding towns, with multiple personal items and family news reported.
Last week visitors included Miss Olga Lempke of the Maine Dairy Council in Augusta along with several others. Prizes in the gym went to Patty Wyman Betty Wyman and Carolyn McEachern. One pupil Miss Sharon Turner was absent ill. A four weeks contest on toothbrushing and neatness is under way with toothpaste samples distributed Thursday.
Sebasco Lodge at Sebasco Estates ends its season, described as the most successful yet by manager Richard D. Cushman. Opening June 17 and hosting conventions, daily activities, dances, movies, bingo, trips around Casco Bay, a popular nighttime aquatic show, and an exceptional golf course kept the resort at capacity through July and August with many longtime guests.
Bath societies Montg omery and St Bernard Royal Arch Chapter meet at 7 30 pm Thursday. Montsweag Extension Service meets 10 am at Good Will hall replacing Arrowsic site. Topic Plait and Fancy Breads led by Edith Rice foods leader. Attendees bring portable ovens and aprons. lunch includes protein sandwiches and salads. beverages served.
A fragment notes a population measure where the gi pupae exceed the s gemreng by one unit. It also mentions an Aetoned Geographic fety in a terse, unclear context.
Friday night Christian Service group gathered at Parker Head with Mrs. Myce Scott and Mrs. Florence Oliver in attendance. The Popham Circle resumed weekly meetings at the schoolhouse last week and will continue to meet on Wednesdays.
The Coxs Head Dromore Extension group met yesterday at the Grange Hall. Swedish Weaving was the subject. Dinner committee members were Mrs. Gladys Dozois Mrs. Helen DeBerg and Mrs. Helen Quim substituting for Mrs. Sarah Myrsge who was unable to attend. Lawrence Thayer and Burt Pollard of Bath were down to the Wyman farm Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Stanton C. Dozois called on Bradford Sprague.
A sequence of local visits and weekend trips is recorded. Bessie Sprague attends Lincoath Thursday while Sgt Fredericks of the O R C visits Fort Williams in Portland. The Percys, the Lunts, the MacLanathans, the Thayers and others are noted for cottage stays and family gatherings at Port Clyde Bath and Swampscott with multiple family members visiting or vacationing.
Burton and Charles Radley of Bath pleaded innocent to aggravated assault robbery charges. Judge Deering bound them over to the October term with $5,000 bail each after prob able cause findings. Victim Eugene McCarty reported $11 to $14 missing from his wallet following an assault at the Radley home.
A judge named Deering found cause in a case involving Savage and ordered him to bound over to the October term of the Superior Court. He must furnish bail set at 1500 dollars or be committed to Kennebec County jail.
Bath Municipal court loses its court recorder as vacancy remains open after John W. Quarrington’s term expired. Gov. Payne has not yet posted a replacement, and the Orror's Council won’t meet for a week. Nomination must be posted seven days before the council meeting, with a likely act on the 24th.
At Barbers Local No. 729 AFL meeting in Bath the group adopted a new price list and hours. Haircuts 85 cents, brush cuts 1 dollar, shaves 60 cents, with all other prices unchanged. Shop hours: 8 am to 5 30 pm on Mon Wed Fri. 8 am to 7 30 pm Saturday. closed Thursday. Officers reelected include York president Freeman vice president and Brine secretary treasurer.
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