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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 03, 1958

Page

5

Wiscasset Events Highlight July 4 Submarine Visit

Wiscasset officials expect a Navy submarine to visit the harbor on July 4, after talks with Senator Margaret Chase Smith and Representatives LeRoy Farmer and Donald Brackett. Ex Gov Horace Hildreth will speak at the celebration as part of a busy town schedule with floats, prizes, and award speakers.

LeRoy Farmer Donald Brackett Margaret Chase Smith Damariscotta Wiscasset Bath Navy Department Smith Horace Hildreth Hildreth Pakistan Lester Pickering

Woolwich Social Roundup Notes Visits and Illness

Woolwich society circle reportsBridge party hosted by Mrs Howard Kirkpatrick with guests Mrs Lorraine Price Mrs Charles Powers Mrs Robert Trapp Mrs Charlotte Thornton Mrs Brian Jewett Mrs Marthew Doak and Miss Marcia Stinson Refreshments served Other visits include the Bakers Nequasset to Quint Skowhegan and Sagadahoc ferry residents to Brunswick Also noted are flu confinement of Lori Jean Cornish and Hancock region travel news Day's Ferry Community Club to host meeting Saturday hosted by Wallace Ham and Mrs Herbert Cornish

Howard Kirkpatrick Lorraine Price Charles Powers Robert Trapp Charlotte Thornton Brian Jewett Marthew Doak Marcia Stinson Forrest Baker Nequasset Errold Quint Skowhegan Lawrence Edwards Melvin Cornish Howe Ferry Road Patricia Baker Raymond Boyden Freeport Norris Waltz Damariscotta Chester Leeman Woolwich Berlin N. H Leon Leonovich Herbert Leeman Yarmouth Gary Pinkham Daniel Pinkham

Easter Lily Tag Days Raise Over $200 for Pine Tree Society

The Pine Tree Society Easter lily tag drive netted 229.16 with top giver William Radley at 56.04, Ralph Norton 30.51, and Holly Leavitt 24.46. Local volunteers Constance Arsenault Earle Richardson Charles Lowe Wayne Ladd Sharron Talbot Sue Sturtevant Michelle Turcotte Nancy Hampton Samuel Simone Robert Talbot Marla Horridge Ellen Leyton Patricia McGuire aided soliciting donations. Local merchants provided ice cream candy and movie passes to volunteers.

Pine Tree Society For Crippled Children and Adults, Inc Marie I. Hamblett William Radley Ralph Norton Holly Leavitt Constance Arsenault Earle Richardson Charles Lowe Wayne Ladd Sharron Talbot Sue Sturtevant Michelle Turcotte Nancy Hampton Samuel Simone Robert Talbot Marla Horridge Ellen Leyton Patricia McGuire

Party for Eleanor Estes on her seventh birthday

Eleanor Estes celebrated her seventh birthday with a home party on Berry's Mill road in West Bath. A circus theme featured a merry-go-round cake and ice cream bunnies. Prizes went to Donna Smith, Arthur Ouellette, Linda King, June King, and Ann Ouellette. Guests included Ann and Arthur Ouellette, Roberta and Albert Whorff, Andrew Herrin, June and Linda King, Donna Smith, and Timothy Estes.

Eleanor Estes Russell E. Estes Berry's Mill Road West Bath Donna Smith Arthur Ouellette Linda King June King Ann Ouellette Mrs. Estes Bethel Arbuckle Ann Roberta Albert Whorff Andrew Herrin June Eleanor Timothy Estes

Union Good Friday Service At Wesley Church

A Bath Ministers association sponsored Union Good Friday service will be held at twelve noon Friday at Wesley Methodist church with a simultaneous children's service at First Baptist church. Meditations on the cross from This Is Daybreak by Frances McLean will be presented with local clergy and lay members participating. Participants include Roger Upham, Mrs. Upham, Rev. Oliver W. Bell, Mrs. Arline Peyson, Rev. Craig H Richards, Mrs. Ethlyn Barter, Mrs. W Linwood Aynes, Richard Huber. Mrs. Richard Arnold will be organist.

Bath Ministers Association Wesley Methodist Church First Baptist Church Frances McLean Roger Upham Walter Upham Oliver W. Bell Arline Peyson Craig

Gifts Awarded At Excel Oil Opening In Five Islands

At the opening of the Excel Oil and Appliances here Friday morning gifts were awarded to Shirley Pinkham of Five Islands a Zenith portable radio Josephine Hutchins of Brunswick a rod reel and line and Marlo Bennett of Bath 100 gallons of fuel oil.

Excel Shirley Pinkham Five Islands Zenith Josephine Hutchins Brunswick Rod, Reel and Line Marlo Bennett Bath

West Bath Republican Caucus At Littlefield April 8

Notices posted for a Republican caucus to be held at the Littlefield school on April 8 at 7 30 p m Delegates and alternates to the State and district conventions will be elected Town Committee officers to be chosen and County Committee members nominated Also social notes report visits and funeral services including Mrs Belle Bryant of West Bath and references to local residents and relatives in nearby towns

Littlefield Loring D. Small Harry J. Rich West Bath Green Street Topsham Belle Bryant Maroon Chapel Woodfords Congregational Church Portland Frederick I. Thompson Bryant William C Bryant Flanders Robert Killam Jean and Gerry Gardiner Francis Dechan

Baptism Service At Wesley Church Sunday

Palm Sunday service at Wesley Church School featured Baptisms for Cheryl and Cynthia Dudley Warren Skillings Jr Ronald Densmore Kenneth Pickard Margaret Pickard Patrick Pickard Jeffrey McAllister William Oliver Darren Farnham. Dr Oliver W Bell led with assistants Denny Crosby Linda Bailey and Roger Upham. Easter morning membership class to be received.

Church School Oliver W. Bell Cheryl V. Dudley Cynthia E. Dudley Sidney A. Dudley Warren Phillis Skillings Jr Warren P Skillings Ronald Franklin Densmore Roger F. Densmore Kenneth Daniel Pickard Margaret Ann Pickard Patrick Sheldon Pickard Kenseth H. Pickard Jeffrey Alan McAllister Alan A. McAlister William Oliver Darren Farnham Dean Farnham Bell Denny Crosby Linda Bailey Roger Upham Dr. Bell

Sparse Winter Break-Ins Reported In Coastal Cottages

Sagadahoc County Sheriff Loring D. Small notes only one cottage break in Brigham's Cove during the Winter with a few vandalism incidents at Sebasco in Fall. Heavy snow kept cottages inaccessible at Sabine. Sheriff warns owners to stay vigilant as the season opens.

Loring D. Small Sagadahoc Small Brigham's Cove Sebasco Sabine Sheriff Small

Birthday Party for Nursery School Pupil Stacey

Pupils at Jack and Jill Day Nursery celebrated Gitil Anne Stacey on her fourth birthday. Games awarded prizes to Stephen Glidden, Mark Fullerton, Jan Efflandt and Kim Mullaney. The room had purple and pink streamers, balloons, and an Easter bunny. Refreshments included tea cakes, milk, ice cream, birthday cake, sandy bunnies and chicken.

Jack and Jill Day Nursery Gitil Anne Stacey Stephen Glidden Mark Fullerton Jan Efflandt Kim Mullaney

Cox Begins New Duties As Chamber Secretary

Edward F. Cox, formerly city editor of the Independent, assumed the post of executive secretary for the Bath Area Chamber of Commerce on Monday. He will also serve as executive secretary of the United Fund, bringing a decade of newspaper and public relations experience to his new roles.

Edward F. Cox the Independent Monday Bath Area

West Bath Grass Fire Reaches Property But Causes No Damage

The West Bath Fire Department responded to its first grass fire of the season Saturday at 12:30. The chief said the blaze started on Crossroad property of Leon Belanger and, though it approached a building, was extinguished with no damage or injuries reported.

West Bath Leon Belanger

Still Alarms as Bath Fire Crews Battle Grass Fires

Bath firemen responded to two grass fires Sunday. They were called to 212 Middle Street at 11 AM and to North Bath at 3 PM. No damage was reported.

Bath Middle Street North Bath

West Bath Woman Elected President of Bath Memorial Hospital Auxiliary

Mrs. Kenneth Francisco was elected president of the Bath Memorial Hospital Auxiliary at the annual meeting Tuesday evening succeeding Mrs. Bowen Torrey. Other officers and board members were announced, with Bowdoin College physician Dr. Daniel Hanley as the principal speaker. The group reported 45 volunteers logging 950 hours in six months and presented several checks for hospital projects.

Kenneth Francisco Bath Memorial Hospital Bowen Torrey Cosmopolitan Elib William S. Blair Melvin JB Henderson William P. Kelley Charts B. Doyle Lawrence G. Katz Donald N. Small Kenneth Tumphries Durcan McInnes Bower M. Luke Howard W Miyo Omar R. King Carroll Davis George IT Musk Hamdi Akar Mayo Ehoumian Daniel Hanley Bowdoin College Hantey Bdward L. Kinder Brunswick College Torrey Doys Harald S. Averys Wilmer J. Voorhees Chiirman Kinder Arthur Bourque Ralph W. Brags Clearing House Lawrence G Katz James al Gillies, Jr Katz England Auxiliary Sumner Sewall Cirl R. Dearborn, Jr Francisco Eugene McDermie Merk W. Hennessey Roy G. Akeley Charles Murray Carl Langbeth Dean Farnham Atexiliars Board of Directors Hopital

Bath postmaster position opens with April 22 deadline

The Terolvers Services Commission announces a Bath postmaster job with a starting pay of 5800 annually and applications due by April 22. Forms are not yet at the post office but expected soon. Edward L. Larrabeau has served as acting postmaster since March 1 after Edward N. Hartnett’s retirement.

Terolvers Services Commission Washington Bath Stirting Commission Edward L. Larrabeau Edward N. Hartnett Republican City Committee Larrabee Robert Hale Post Office Department Toto

Midshipman Chase Visits Bath After Caribbean Cruise

Midshipman John Chase of Maine Maritime Academy spends the week in Bath visiting family. The Morse High School 1957 graduate, from 64 Drayton Road, traveled aboard the SS State of Maine during a six week Caribbean cruise and arrived last Friday. He will depart for Castine on Sunday.

John Chase Maine Maritime Academy Bath Elmer Chase Drayton Road

Bath YMCA chooses A M Main Sr as president at annual meeting

A M Main Sr was elected president of the Bath YMCA at Friday's annual meeting. New officers include Omar R King and John R Newell as vice presidents, Edward Sewall as recording secretary and auditor, and Roger D Skillings as treasurer. Directors for three years are David Y Alkazin Omar R King John R Newell J William Schulze Edward Sewall, Edward Sewall Jr William L Skelton and James W Temple. Committees were named with Frank B Nichols chairing Finance and Roger D Skillings trustees of the trust fund with Arthur Sewall and Daniel Williams. The meeting approved modernizing girls toilets, renovating pocket billiard tables, and the 1950 budget. Present were A M Main and others.

A. M. Main, Sr Bath William L. Skelton James W. Temple Frank B. Nichols Roger D. Skillings Trust Fund Arthur Sewall Daniel Williams Harry F. Morin William Mussenden Duncan McInnes Sidney L. Eaton David Alkazin William Skelton Mr. Main Craig Richards A.M. Main Lynn M Bessey Triet Williams Craig Richerds David Y. Alkazin AJ M. Main, Jr Herbert L. Douglas William C. Perkine

Hospital League Fashion Show Nets Over $600

Junior Hospital League members met at Mrs. C Arthur Mayo Jr’s Green Street home to hear final reports by co chairs Carl Ro Dearborn Jr and Edward Sewall Jr on a recent League fashion show and concert that netted 6438.50. Plans for the next manuale meeting were outlined and president Mrs Donald N Small led the session attended by listed officers and members. The next meeting was slated for April 15 at Mrs Rebie’s Green Street residence.

Junior Hospital League C. Arthur Mayo Jro Green Street Carl Ro Dearborn, Jr Edward Sewall William D. Will, Jr Hamdi Akar Lynn M. Bussey Eleanor Wilson Leon E. Buck George BE. Barker, Jr Willian A. Niss Claus Hinck John Thorpe Ralph G. Stetson

West Bath Firemen Sponsor Variety Show On April 12

Spotlight Varieties sponsored by the West Bath Fire Department will be presented at West Bath Grange hall on April 7 featuring two entertaining performers. The program includes comedy vocal instrumental and dance numbers with special scenery and lighting and no reserved seating. Doors open at 7 p.m. Master of ceremonies Lew Colby will host and perform a comedy act.

West Bath de Aent West Bath Grange Hall Carl PL Meister Colentertiiners Lew Colby

Stork Shower Honoring Mrs Francis Bisson in Woolwich

Mrs Francis Bisson of Woolwich was guest of honor at a stork shower hosted by Mrs Larry Musk and Mrs Leon Rovaillard at Musk's home 11 Noble. Guests included Mrs Lucien Bisson Mrs Komer Chase Mrs William Longley Mrs Jay Collard Mrs Robert Carrichael Mrs Eugene Rowillard Mrs Russell Stodder Dr Mrs Louis Kingsbury Mrs David Pye Mrs Herbert Lilly and Miss Judith Tol. A bullet luncheon followed gifts arranged in a decorated crib.

Francis Bisson Woolwich Tlarry Musk Leon Rovaillard Herbert Lilly Judith Tol Ook Nitss Ini

Midshipman Milne Returns Home From Leave

Midshipman Ernest Rouillard Jr. Milne Maritime Academy arrived home Friday for a week’s leave with his family at Farrin Street. He will return to Castine on Sunday.

Ernest Rouillard Jr Milne Maritime Academy Ernest FE. Rouillard Farrin Street Castine

Richmond Lions Club Talk and Sight Conservation Drive

The Richmond Lions Club held a Monday supper at 6 30 with Dr. Joseph Sanders of Gar diner U S V A psychologist as speaker on advances in care and rehabilitation of mental patients in veterans hospitals. Plans for a sight conservation fund drive to be held April 14 with State Rep Rodney Ross as guest speaker were announced.

Richmond Lions Club Joseph Sanders Gardiner Veterans’ Hospitals Charles Gray Leonard Bishop Rodney Ross Bath Sagadahoc Pomona Enterprise Grange Cleveland Marriner Edward White F. L. Stuber River Road Gail E Merrill F. Carkin Robert Carkin Milford N. H Stuber Richmond Atlantic Union College South Lancaster Mass Carkin North Woodstock Patricia Leibowitz Isadore Leibowitz Water Street Russell Perry Edward Coughlin Lester McPhail Dresden Ralph Cady Augusta Delmar Curtis John and Robert Bowdeinham Velma Withee Conrad Johnson Nita Pickett Janice Guiou Grace Hatfield Carolyn Coughlin Virginia Wade Billie Wells Kay Cadenelli Phillip Leibowitz Leland Willey Emerson Lane Post American Legion Gladys Chetley North Front Street Eaton Shoe Factory Joyce Pinkham Phyllis Crosby Clara Foster Josie Baker Evelyn Marriner Madelyn Trott Bertha Trott George Schools Jessie James Thelma Man Lara Mansir Vicky Tripp

Clearing Way For New Sidewalk Near Junior High

City Manager Stanley W. Judkins says the street department is clearing a 50 foot right of way from Oak Grove Avenue to the old Brunswick road near the new junior high school. Work began in December and about 150 junior high students are expected to use the sidewalk when finished. The project was authorized last year.

Oak Grove Avenue Brunswick Road Stanley W. Judkins

Forgiveness In Life Theme Of Lenten Talk

The fourth Lenten talk on Christian forgiveness, themed Forgiveness In Life, was given by Rev. Richard B Adams at St Marys Guild Grace Episcopal Church Monday evening. In the president's absence, Mrs Cecil Fullerton conducted the business meeting, and Mrs Elizabeth Mayo, recently back from a Florida winter vacation, was welcomed.

Richard B Adams St. Mary's Guild of Grace Episcopal Church Cecil Fullerton Elizabeth Mayo Florida

GOP Caucus Scheduled for April 8 at Littlefield School

A GOP caucus is set for Tuesday evening April 8 at 7 40 in the Littlefield school house on Berry's Mill road. Mr and Mrs Maurice Dyer and their children Roberta Jean and Sherrill Ann of Madison were guests of Mr and Mrs Warren Aliberti at 13 Adams court last weekend. The Dyers arrived in Bath Saturday and returned to Madison Sunday.

Littlefield School Berry’s Mill Road Maurice Dyer Roberta Jean Sherill Ann Madison Warren Aliberti Adams Court Dyers Bath

Men s Night Observed At W Bath Grange Event

Weert Bathpringe held a Monday evening Men s Night with pro Brim arranged by Donald Coombs. The program featured songs by Robert Palmer Ellen Hunter and Verl McNelly jokes and recitations by Clarice Minitt Edwin Pietl and David Ketchum. Refreshments served. Bert Freeman named to head the refreshment committee. Upcoming pulse is foster dinner and fried cum supper April 1 sponsored by Active fea.

Weert Bathpringe Donald Coombs Robert Palmer Ri Ellen Hunter Verl McNelly Frances St. Martin James Royal Wth Clarice Minitt Dorothyr Crosby Edwin Piet David Ketchum Bert Freeman Foster Fea Dlyurmanc

Dresden area church pastor resigns amid fund drive

Dresden officials report the Red Cross fund drive chairman is Mrs Melville Houdlette with aides Miss Eleanor Everson of Cedar Grove and Mrs Frank Houdlette of Dresden Mills. Rev James Herrick of Rich Mond resigns as pastor of Dresden Mills and South Dresden churches effective May 31. Cpreparations for both churches express regret. Mrs Geteh ell turns 94 on March 24 at her daughter’s home. Her children include Guy of Mobile, Grace Brown of Portland, John Houdlette of Meriden, Ada Perkins of Brookline, Alfred Houdlette of Bath, Ray and Harry Houdlette, and Winnefred Houdlette in Gorham and West Dresden. The piece notes flowers and cards received.

Red Cross Melville Houdlette Eleanor Everson Cedar Grove Prank Houdlette Dresden Mills Harland McCobb South Dresden James Herrick Richmond Mes de Gee Melville Houdhette Getehell Guy Mobile Ala Grace Brown Portland John Houdlette Meriden Conn Ada Perkins Brookline Mass Alfred Houdlette Bath Ray Lynn Harry Fred Herbert Gorham Winnefred West Dresden

Funeral rites set for Rolie Jewell at Gardiner

Funeral services for Rolie Jewell, who died last week in Gardiner, will be held Tuesday afternoon. Jewell lived 34 years in Dresden Mills before moving to Gardiner. Survivors include his widow Helen and mother Gloria. A native of Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, he was a member of Dresden Lodge F O and A M.

Rolie Jewell Gardiner General Hospital Jewell Dresden Mills Melude Helen Gloria Lunenburg Vij Dresden Lodge FO & A.M

Boothbay Marine Police Diploma Program Announced

CD Marine Police in Boothbay Kennebec and New Meadows offer a diploma upon completion of a three session course. Sessions cover lectures film strips plotting fallout patterns and instrument use. Kelley urges Boothbay Kennebec and New Meadows squadrons and party boat skippers to attend. registrations open April 7. classes start at seven. attendance at all sessions required for credit.

Boothbay Warber Kelley Boothbay Kennebec New Meadows Boothbay Area

Choate Brother Visits Bath From Winslow

Phillip S Choate son of Brig Gen John F Choate U S A Ret and Mrs Choate Winslow arrived in Bath Sunday to visit his brother and sister in law Mr and Mrs John Choate offices drive Phillip a sophomore at Coburn Classical Institute Waterville will return home the latter part of this week

Phillip S. Choate John F. Choate U. S.A

Nolan Candidate For State Representative

A Bath area grocer announces his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for State Representative. Nolan, a longtime local businessman with two sons, served in the U.S. Army in Europe and later ran a store in Bath. He cites the need for better representation and continuity in government, and seeks support from Bath merchants and veterans groups.

Neavniien Tarraag Petro Renrecomtatives Tank Washington Poon Wien Nolan Govcrner Bath ePhhe Nolin Jerry 15 Riccerd Allsrndie and Pacifiic Tea Company Ehain Bala U.S. Army Europeam Theater Bictern Service Meads Nolan Sa Bathgeen Chamber of Commerce Retail Trate Board Knights of Columbus Tus Veterans of Mo Sargada- Pere Harry Lirtauboe, Jr Dempy Fuss

Harry Deering And Anna Ball Win YMCA Dance Contest

Harry Deering and Anna Ball win the YMCA dance contest held Friday evening in the local hall. Couples from several groups competed with Deering and Ball delivering a standout performance and securing top honors with applause from attendees.

Harry Deering Anna Ball

Bath Dogs Shine in Bay State Trials Sunday

Two Bath retrievers competed in the Colonial Retriever Trial Sunday with Dutch owned by Marshall Wallis winning first place. Roland Mined tesa claimed third in the qualifying round at the Chesapeake Retriever meet held at Parker River, Plum Island, Massachusetts.

Marshall Wallis Roland Trigger Parker River

Eight New Members To Join Smith Tebey Post

Eight new members will be welcomed into Smith Tebey Post at Thursday evening meet. Greenblatt will appoint a nominating committee to select a slate of officers for the coming year. All veterans with applications outstanding are requested to be present for processing.

al Ote Smith-Tebey Post Amestigen Henke 0 Cin Aloutam Greenblatt

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