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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Sep 29, 1949

Page

2

Booster Night At Huntoon Hill Elks Meeting Draws Members

The Huntoon Hill el meeting last week featured a long program including a welcome address by Master Charles Dunton, a Lady Seavey led Lord's Prayer and a series of dances, readings, and a speaker from Haraseeket grange. Forty members attended with visitors from nearby granges and refreshments served by a volunteer committee.

Huntoon Hillel The National Grange Lucille Shea Charles Dunton Laura Seavey America the Beautiful Grange Frederick Daley Margaret MacLaren Gertrude Munsey Christine Mayberry Phyl Newcastle Richard Soule Chester Merry Olive Dow the Grange Jennie Boyd Southport Grange Janice Boyd George Hammond Haraseeket Grange Isabelle Young Garrison Hill Grange Nellie Flanders North Auburn Grange

Brief history of Bath Y M C A and local growth

The article traces the Bath Maine Y M C A origins from a shared room in London founded by George Williams in 1844, notes early English and American spread, and records Bath's 1856 founding with first president James C. Ledyard. It covers 1868 leadership, initial Central Church meetings, and the 1894 building opening gifted by Moses, highlighting key local figures.

Bath Young Men’s Christian Association Hitchcock and Rogers St. Paul’s Churchyard London England Williams George Williams Montreal Boston America Y.M.C.A U. S Central Church Maine James C. Ledyard Issac M. Low Gershom H. Palmer Association David P. Low J. M. Low J. B. Drake Osman G. Leach Charlies Douglass H. A. Hyde T. N. Huntington D. P. Low Moses

Harvesters 4 H club exhibition in Bath community center

West Bath hosts Harvesters 4 H club exhibition at the Bath Community Center with the teenage 4 H group. Members of the West Bath sewing group contributed to Red Cross and Bath Memorial Hospital activities.

Harvesters 4-H Club Bath West Bath Lowell Schoolhouse Red Cross Bath Memorial Hospital Ida Rose Beatrice Carleton Hazel Wharff Carole Eastman Sadie Davis Lizzie Haggett Carolyn Rogers Ida Stover Gladys Deehan Archibald McCoy Francis Deehan Walter Larrabee David Joseph Topsham Joseph Larrabee Fred Larrabee Ralph Merry Ralph Baker White Mountains New Hampshire Benison Carl Robinos Leon Charles Rier Lubec Austina Woolwich Carl Graves Larrabee's Grove Clifton Babbidge John Murphy Sebasco Herbert Murphy Joseph W. Larrabee Trafton Swain Edward McMann York Beach Frank Magno Portland George Booker Frank Avery Richard Renshaw Elaine Doris White Bernaretta Pardy Jean Leemond Christine Lynette Miller Richard Jackie Renshaw Berry's Mill Hill Quaker Point Alice Deehan West Bath Grange Robert Miller Lynwood Miller Kentucky Robert D. Miller Armored School Fort Knox Vernon Miller Congress Shirt Co Marshall Holmes Jefferson Courtney Stover

Christian youth service program aims to shape minds and bodies

A statement outlines a mission to develop young boys and men in service to the Christian cause, fostering their body, mind, and spirit to the full measure of their possibilities.

How to check vacuum brush bristle length

To see if vacuum bristles are long enough, lay a card across the nozzle. If the bristles touch the card they will reach the carpet. If too short, adjust by lowering the brush using the pin or slot mechanism or the flat endscrew at the roll.

Troop family resumes Pie Master squash and pumpkin canning

Harold L. Troop and son Waldron F. Troop revived the Pie Master squash and pumpkin cannery in Bath in the former Bath Grain Co. building. The operation, featuring a secret sugar spice blend, uses retorts and a pulp ing machine to prepare cans for statewide distribution. Eight workers will be employed as production ramps up with plans for broader markets.

Bath Grain Company Commercial Street Harold L. Troop Bath Hardware Waldron F. Troop Troop and Son Montsweag Montsweag Food Products, Inc Waldron War Service Troop Waldron Troop Raleigh Glynn Quincy Brockton Mass Harold and Waldron Troop Bath

Woolwich Cemetery Association Meeting

Laurel Grove Cemetery Association holds its annual meeting at the Baptist hall in Woolwich Center Friday at 7 30. Officers up for election include Eben Dana Fred Hathorn J Edna Rice Sarah B Bousfield Christine Hawthorne Fred Hathorn Lillian Kennerson Frank Savage Dr C E Bousfield and Wil and Severin Syvertsen. All interested are urged to attend.

Laurel Grove Cemetery Association Baptist Hall Woolwich Center Eben Dana Fred Hathorn J. Edna Rice Sarah B. Bousfield Christine Hawthorne Lillian Kennerson Frank Savage C. E. Bousfield Wiland Severin

Woolwich Churches Schedule and Community News

Sunday schedule listed for Nequasset Montsweag and Woolwich Center churches with pastors named. Community notices include meetings, visits, farewells, and travel of residents and staff, plus a 4 H club event and missionary talk.

Bath Band Boosters Registration Night

Bath Band Boosters invite youths from five years old through high school to register Thursday at Center Street School from six to eight for musical instruction. The program offers affordable instruction, possible instrument rental, and a path to private study if needed. Parents Maurice and Mrs Fortier welcome their fourth son born Tuesday at Memorial hospital.

Carl Graves Norma Wood Ralph Smart Sacred Heart Church Portland Henry Donnell Eva Atwood Archibald McCoy Foster's Point Ethel Burns Gladys Deehan Worthley McPhee Worthley M. McPhee West Bath Worthley California Japan Fort Dix el Paso Texas Irving Burnham Laurance Burnham Bath Band Boosters Club Center Street Maurice O. Fortier High Street Memorial Hospital

Riley family run Westcustogo Inn shines as close knit unit

In Yarmouth Maine the Westcustogo Inn prospers under James F. Riley and family. Therese Riley, 20, a gifted soprano, and Tom Riley, 19, an Irish tenor, lead a musical clan with two younger siblings in school. The inn continues strong after highway changes, serving about 90 dinners nightly.

van Zandt Wheeler Maine Yarmouth Westcustogo Westcottogo Westcostage James F. Riley Riley Sical Theresa St. Joseph's College Portland Fairfield University Nature Morton Downey Tom Columbia Hotel Hollywood Mt. St. Vincent Academy Hudson New York Rileys

C C Club Reopens After Summer. Knitting Session Planned

The C C club met after a summer recess with Mrs Flora Simard at 63 Heathlane. Members voted to donate to the Memorial Hospital Auxiliary Drive as they gathered for a knitting evening. Attendees included Mrs Lot tie Brown Mrs Mary Dorr Mrs Freda Kingsbury Mrs Muriel Morin and Mrs Nancy Fifield. The next meeting is set for Wednesday evening at Mrs Fifield’s home 60 Heath Lane.

C-C Flora Simard Heathlane Memorial Hospital Lottie Brown Mary Dorr Freda Kingsbury Muriel Morin Nancy Fifield Heath Lane

4-H Exhibit Night Highlights Dresden Area Clubs

Dresden Pownalboro hall hosted a 4-H display featuring the Pownalboro club led by Mrs. Melville Houdlette and Mrs. Ray Perry with sewing, food, gardening, and chick-raising exhibits. Dresden Clover and Eastern River clubs showed muffins and other crafts as judges awarded blue and red ribbons.

Pownalboro Hall Pownalboro Melville Houdlette Ray Perry Roger Frey Dresden Leona Shibles Frank Flagg Jefferson Eastern River Leslie Souviney Shibles Rockland Maine Swan Island Powell Orphan Annie Beck Mt. Vernon Bambi Kennebec Cedar Grove Harold Page Boothbay Seymour—Cate Norway Ray Cate Dresden Mills Alden Stilphen Carl Commonwealth Armory Boston Massachusetts Highway Association State Highway Commission Edward Hall Ralph Goodwin Topsham Carl Zeise Needham Mass Narrows Point Alumni Hall Bridge Oscar Bailey Gardiner

Two Men Injured in Woolwich Auto Accident

An early Saturday crash at Ryan's corner Woolwich sent two Massachusetts men Robert K. Richmond 61 Brookline and Benjamin P. Bullman 52 Woburn to Memorial hospital. Fred L. Andrews 31 Quincy was found guilty of reckless driving by Judge Gardiner R. Deering at Municipal court. Andrews driver of the striking car remained uninjured as his vehicle veered into a ditch. The Bullman car was described as demolished and both cars suffered heavy damage. Loring Jack Brown was fined five dollars and costs for failing to stop at a stop sign at High and Oak streets.

Ryan's Corner Woolwich Massachusetts Robert K. Richmond Brookline Mass Benjamin P. Bullman Woburn Memorial Hospital Fred L. Andrews Quincy Gardiner R. Deering Andrews Benjamin Bullman Robert Richmond Bullman Frank W. Powers Loring Jack Brown John Kelliher High Oak Streets

Rockefeller Center Daily Visitors and Workers Estimated

The article estimates about 151 000 people visit or work at Rockefeller Center in New York City each day, reflecting the site's large footfall and broad public use.

Rockefeller Center New York City

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