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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 07, 1960

Page

3

Wiscasset Health and Planning Activity Highlights

The Child Health Conference elected Mrs. Priscilla Campbell president and Mrs. Betty Sherman secretary treasurer. The first clinic is set for April 21 at Congregational parish house. The Planning Board discussed Phase Two of the 701 Program with Frank Milliken praising Phase One and urging regional cooperation. officers include George A. Jones and Walter Pashard. Delegates to state and district Republican conventions were named, with panels for alternates noted. Various church and community events and personal notices conclude the report.

Gerald Sherman Priscilla Campbell Betty Sherman Congregational Parish House Tast Emily Sherman Alberta Sherman Freda Hussey Muriel Soule Eva Hilton Lucille Shea Martha Puzhard Boylston Hutchins L. Marshall Chamberlain Witcasset Frank Milliken Department of Economic Development State of Maine Brewster Doggett George A. Jones Walter Pashard Wiscasset Republican Town Committee Bangor Roy E. Farmer Donald M. Petrie Frank B. Adams Donald T. Brackett Barbara Cowen Edith H. Whitehouse Maybelle Sherman Blanche Towle Robert MacLaren Barbara Cowan Roy Farmer

Woolwich News Roundup of Church Meetings and Community Events

Woolwich Woolwich Wiscasset Baptist church Youth Fellowship hosts party at Sunday school building Saturday. Laymen’s supper in Bath attended by church men. Prayer meeting at Westport Ferry home Thursday 7 30 pm. Easter Sunrise service planned April 17 at Westport Ferry home. Willing Workers meet at Mrs. Sanders home with projects advanced. Housewarming for Elbert Woodman at Nequasset. guests listed. Donald Jackson Jr celebrated 7th birthday at Nequasset Barley Neck Rd. Stork shower for Mrs. Jackson hosted by Mrs. Libby. Woolwich P T A to meet with speaker from World Book Co. on education trends. Local students and residents noted with illnesses. mumps and absenteeism reported. News includes assignments, visits, and social events around Woolwich and surrounding towns.

Woolwich-Wiscasset James Bailey Westport Ferry Road William Sanders Donald Jackson William Berry Kenneth Baker Francis Bisson Marshall Libby Loring Edgerly Clyde Bailey Woolwich Ralph Burden Charles Bassler Kaler Bath Bruce McGowen Cundy’s Harbor Edward Hawkes Ardenne Haines North Bath Donald Jackson, Jr Barley Neck Road Neqavasset Bruce Woodman Tyler Hathorne Dennis Baker Cary Dubar Robert Allen Prudence Reed Rebecca Stevens Kathy Whitham Cathy Sullivan Phyllis Chamber Darlene Debra Jackson Wnequasset Elbert Woodman Howard Sullivan Harold Strout William Phillips Mary McCuller Frances Ellis Woolwich P.T.A Donald Sawyer The World Book Co Earl Coates Central School

Arrowsic Ladies Auxiliary Meeting and Community Notes

Arrowsic notes show the Ladies Auxiliary meeting at 7 PM in the schoolhouse. Mrs. Mazeiko attended Farm and Home Week at the University of Maine and joined events with local residents through the week including lectures, demonstrations, and a Bangor visit. Local residents and guests enjoyed family gatherings, birthdays, and sightings of geese at Bluff Head marshes.

Arrowsie Michiel Mazeiko University of Maine Oreno Stodder Hall Blanche ‘Bennett Bethel Dean Deering India Mazciko Ann Dingley Claudia DeMonte Walter Clement South Portland John Messengale Hampden Shirley Hobb Springvale Jean West Rockland Guy Chase Nova Bangor Elwyn Mullen Courtney Hinckley Orono Katherine Buiva Farm Howe Charles Kennedy River Road St. Petersburg Fla C. B. Kennedy Eunice Norton

Rev Bray Guest Speaker At Winter St Ladies Aid

The Rev Trueman F Bray pastor of the First Baptist church spoke at the Winter Street Congregational Ladies Aid meeting. A nominating committee was named for officers and the next program Cups and Cookies is set for April 13 with Tickets available. Tea followed with hostesses named for the next meeting and Rev Craig H Richards to speak later in Lent.

Trueman F. Bray First Baptist Church Ladies Aid Winter Street Congregational Church Bray John Sylvester Frank Rittall Clifford B. Wilband Ernest Freeman Ladies

Local Visitors Call on Mountain Road Families

Cousin Emma Longfellow HaHowell and Mr and Mrs Robert Boyle of Shaw road were Monday evening callers on Mr and Mrs Os sian Dodge of Meadow road. Thomas Staples of Bath visited Mrs Staples parents Mr and Mrs Bernard Bailey on Moatsweag road. H A Simpson of Wiscasset called on the Baileys Monday evening, Le Roy Haines of Day's Ferry and Mrs Stanley Dalton of Wiscasset dropped by Mountain road. J Sumner Bailey, son of Fernald Bailey, is confined at home by illness.

W. S. Warland Old Stone Farm Cambridge Mass Parker E. Mareen Alfred M. Norton Alfred M. Norton, Jr Nashua N.hh Raleigh Tozer Cape Elizabeth Boylston Hutchins Charles Shea Bowdoin College Donald Shea Gardiner Road Thomas Rankin Edgar Rankin Federal Treet Robert Maybury Robert Maypury Middle Street University of Maine Orono Gerald Brace Mr. Brace Eleanor Brace Lee Street Conrad Peters Bangor Carl Hughes J. William Schulze Bath Road California Edward Marston Malden Roy R. Marston John Blagdon Janice Fort Hill Street Augusta Karen Seigars Henry Seigars Nequasset Karen Woolwich Central School Sharon Jinx Correen George Wright Road Bailey Albert Garland Kittery Linda Pamela McPhail John McPhail Sagadahoc Ferry Burton Wing Susie Michiel West Bath Wing Clyde Bailey Charles Presley Carroll Jones Mountain Road Samuel Soule Middle Road Henry Webber Eliza Tanner Woolwich Center Robert Tanner Palto Alto Calif Wayne McPhail David and Paula de Vore Paul de Vore Gary Hatch Bert Hatch Gary Auta Munsey Janet Bailey Bernard Bailey Harvey G. Chubbuck Harvey Chubbuck Woolwich Grange Sagadahoc Pomona Grange Enterprise Grange Richmond Donna You Bath Ossian Dodge Meadow Road le Roy Haines Day’s Ferry Stephen Sidebotham Stanley Dalton Wiscasset J. Sumner Bailey Fernald Bailey

Youth Fellowship Rally Held Here On Saturday

The Medomak Sub-District Methodist Youth Fellowship held a Saturday rally at Beacon Street Methodist Church with 50 attendees. Officers elected for the year include President Carol Jean Bragg Waldoboro and others from Bath Friendship and Waldoboro. Rev. Frederick L. Niles named adult adviser. A covered dish supper followed and a panel discussion on The Winner Good Or Evil was led by Rev. Phillip Palmer with participation from several pastors.

Medomak Sub-District Methodist Youth Fellowship Beacon Street Methodist Church Carol Jean Bragg Waldoboro David Lash Carol Thomas Beacon Street Church Bath Carl, Upham Wesley Church Alice Calderwood Ruth Hunter Nancy Walter Janet Chesebro East Boothbay Shirley Thompson Elmer E. Jameson II Frederick L. Niles Diana Barter Margaret Mitchell Joanne Bailey Robie Mitchell Robert Hunt Sherman Mitchell Herman Barter Duane Bailey Sherman H. Mitchell Bernard Lewis Phillip Palmer Evans Wilson New Harbor Oliver W. Bell Forrest F. Fowle Boothbay Harbor Ruth Ellen Hunter Royal Christian and Fellowship Sherman Mitchell, Jr

Good Will Club Elects Officers At Monday Meeting

Mrs Clifton C Gainsley was elected president of the Good Will club at the Monday evening gathering, succeeding Mrs Nelson Rice. Officers include Mrs Charles Haley as vice president secretary treasurer Mrs Edward V Reed and Mr Arthur Orr benevolent. A bake bean supper was planned for Saturday April 30 at the club house and new members were welcomed. The next meeting is set for April 25 at Mrs Nelson Rice’s home.

Clifton C. Gainsley Good Will Club Warren E. Kershner Green Street Gainsley Nelson Rice Charles Haley Edward V. Reed Arthur Orr George M. Carlton, Sr Clifford Varney C P. Halil Percy Bailey Harry Fitch Islac. Orr William Brann Waldo Hathorne George Carmichael

Debated funding sources for Maine schools in education session

Officials discuss potential savings from pooling purchases and the sourcing of money for schools. Town treasurer Stover urges state level funds or dedicated taxes, Curtis opposes federal aid, Reed favors federal aid, Hill cautions federal control is unlikely under current bills.

Hill Courtney E. Stover West Bath Cleveland P. Curtis Bowdainham Curtis Highway Commission Carlton D. Reed, Jr Woolwich Congress

West Bath to Host Preschool Health Clinics

A series of three preschool health clinics for West Bath children is planned with a child specialist present. The first meeting is set for April 14 at 9 a.m. at West Bath School.

West Bath Wet Bath School

Pomona Grange Maine Night Observed in Richmond Program

Sagadahoc Pomona last week held Maine Night at Enterprise Grange Richmond Village as part of its March meeting. Richard Webster state agriculture official spoke on five divisions while Dena Sullivan hosted and Charles White spoke as treasurer. An evening of Maine songs poetry and music featured performances by local artists and a display of Maine products auctioned for Grange projects.

Maine Sagadshoe Pomona Enterprise Grange Richmond Village Richard Webster Busness State Department of Agriculture Augusta Dena Sullivan Charles White Pomona Clyde Bailey Grange Grange Cottage of Goodwill Grange Educational Aid Fund Alberta Bailey Marion Chubbuck Eleanor Ripley Florence Stephen Actin Ralph Ryan Dirigo Alfreda Perkins Dromore Dana

Haskell Memorial School Group To Give Program

The Home and School Association of Haskell Memorial School presents How to care for your sick child at home at the Bath Seventh Day Adventist church. Five registered nurses will participate with demonstrations on chest cold sore throat and high fever. Diets for a sick child and ideas to keep the child occupied will be discussed and shown.

Home and School Association Hakell Memorial School Bath Harriet Pettenvill Mildred Weetermeyer Kate Clough Nita Flossman Beryl Gallant

Maine officials debate funding for education and taxes

State Representative Howard A Mayo argues savings in wasteful government expenditures could free more money for education while Reed warns of a possible tax increase to advance Maine education. J Horace McClure opposes higher taxes now, urging government savings. The meeting ends with a call to deter the education program in Aline. Jascha French presides.

Howard A Mayo Bath Mayo Reed Maine J. Horace McClure House Aline Jascha French Secictive Research Comm Shs

Immunization Clinics Draw 700 Children Across City

City Health Department with Public Health Nursing Association and School Department ran free immunization and smallpox clinics for ages two months to high school. 700 children attended. 86 started DPT series, 262 received DT boosters, 67 had first polio shots, 45 third polio shots, six fourth polio shots. Numerous doctors nurses and volunteers aided. next clinics set for April 26 Dike School April 27 Huse School April 28 Fisher School including fourth polio shots.

The City Health Department Public Health Nursing Association School Department Namdi Akar Harry M. Wilson Joseph Barbara Larrabee June Lessard Clinton McFadden Mila Morse Marjorie Boucher Dike School Huse School Fisher School

West Bath fashion show raises funds for school recreation

Officers wives of Patrol Squadron 2% at Naval Air Station Brunswick staged a formal fashion show at West Bath School under the West Bath PTA. Proceeds support a school recreation equipment fund. Co chairs included Mrs. Ed Edwards and Mrs. Jack Horsfield. Mrs. Peter Wycoff served as commentator. models included Mrs. Thomas Brown and several others.

Naval Air Station, Brunswick West Bath West~Bath Leonard Smith PTA Ed Edwards Jack Horsfield Thomas Brown Peter Wycoff Bruce Ambler A. B. Young Charles Phillips Carl Mendenhall Arthur Northrup Jack Britton James Howell Walter Collins Robert Erickson James Hanks William, Knoblock Robert Morse Robert Sheets George Stavropoulos Thomas Tucker Susan Brown Theresa Sheets Albert Desmond WTA

West Bath Democrats Hold Caucus Sets Convention Dates

West Bath Democrats select Kenneth Snowdon and Mr and Mrs Harry S Larrabee as delegates to the Democratic State Convention to be held April 22 and 23 in Portland. Lawrence Babine Leonard Smith named alternates with Snowdon re elected caucus chairman and Mrs Leonard Smith re elected caucus secretary. Ballot clerks named Mrs Mary Larrabee and Mrs Leonard Smith. Meet the Candidate Nights planned beginning April 27 at the Littlefield school with county candidates as guests.

Kenneth Snowdon Harry S. Larrabee West Bath Littlefield School Portland Lawrence Babine Leonard S. Smith Leonard Smith Harry Larrabee Marry Larrabee Littlefield Earl Baker Kenneth Rodrigue George Anderson Emerson Lane Post Auxiliary American Legion Helen Gilpatrick Grace Dicknson Marion Babb Grace Dickinson Rickinson Emerson Grammar School Richmond High School Marcia Baker Richard Joy Daniel Maloney Hons Davison Jame Carr Roger Gibbs Robert Wiman Maurice Sullivan Courtney Hinckley Cyrus Kendrick Pruss Moody Thomas Hinkley Arthur Lebel Percy Little James Cart Courtney Hinkley Maurice Sullvan Robert Wyman Edward Rabkins Beulah Rebeksh Lodge Ethel Pinkham Ruth Howe Clare Ames Eva Douglass Frances White Elva Curtis Charles Trott Cecelia Robinson Beatrice Webber Granite City Rebekah Lodge Hallowell Velma Warren Joy Gardiner General Hospital

Birth announced for Glenn Cameron Carl at Bath Memorial Hospital

Mr and Mrs Dennis W Carl of Topsham announce the birth of their second son Glenn Cameron at Bath Memorial Hospital.

Topsham Glenn Cameron Bath Memorial Hospital

Richmond and Area Clubs Plan May 7 Athletic Banquet

A Richmond booster meeting launched plans for the annual athletic banquet set for May 7 with a banquet committee led by Earl Baker Kenneth Rodrigue and George Anderson. Various local groups met to discuss nominations and community events and noted partnerships with Emerson Lane Post and local schools for the Marcia Baker fund activities.

Stork Shower Honoring Mrs. Beveridge In Wollaston

Mrs. Robert E. Beveridge of Wollaston Mass guest of honor at a stork shower last week at the Elwell home. Gifts were arranged in pink and blue with refreshments served by several Bath and Brunswick residents attending from Bath West Bath North Bath Woolwich and Brunswick excluding no one.

Robert E. Beveridge Wollaston Mass Floyd Elwell Corliss Street Elwell Jean Hudson Dorothes Marks Dorothy Marks Carol Bennett Mary Lacey Angela Cobb Roxanne Legard Marilyn Cobb Irene Denham Betty McDougal Natale Roy Lorraine Pickard Leona Freeman Mabel Wheeler Maryann Elwell Bath Ruth Perry Bethel Arbuckle West Bath Mary Tardiff North Bath Jernee Mclntire Woolwich Rae. Andrews Freda Day Mertie Watson Merri Tombrinck Brunswick

Awards Presented At Meeting Of Cub Pack 92

Cub Scout Pack 92 of Woolwich at Central school held a Friday evening meeting. Cubmaster Edward Gallant awarded Bobcat pin Billy Phillips silver arrow Gary Orr Michael Gallant gold arrow Dale Chadburne and Wolf badge John Rice. Stewart McAllister of Bath Council presented the renewed pack charter and a national recognition banner for 1960. He urged parental cooperation in Cub Scout work. The program ended with a living circle of the Cubs reciting promises and laws.

Cub Scout Woolwich Central School Edward Gallant Billy Phillips Gary Orr Michael Gallant Dale Chadburne John Rice Stewart McAllister Bath Council of Boy Scouts Cub Stout

Mrs Ethel Tourtillotte Admitted To Bath Memorial Hospital

Mrs Ethel Tourtillotte of 746 High Street is listed as a patient at Bath Memorial Hospital according to a local notice.

Ethel Tourtillotte High Street Bath Memorial Hospital

Frost and fire mark Dresden area during late winter

Weather hazards linger on sideroads and the Eastern river ice remains treacherous with breaks near the bridge. Fire incidents include a mattress destroyed at the Jesse James home and a chimney fire at Mrs Edna Bodge’s residence. Community events feature an April 16 4 H food sale to fund State House visits and a Dresden Extension talk by Miss Jean West on consumer knowledge.

Jesse James Edna Bodge South Dresden Dresden Eastern River State House Boyd Goodwin Gardiner General Hospital Robert Gleason Melville Houdlette

Plenty To Eat At Young GOP Open House Thursday

Sagadahoc County Republicans host an open house Thursday to introduce Gov. John Reed and congressional candidate Peter Garland of Saco. Refreshment committee co chairs Herbert Lilly and aver t Newcomb announced a menu including ham and turkey sandwiches cake brownies cookies ice cream pickles and potato chips with donations from local patrons and clubs. The event at Bath High School begins at 7 30 pm as the GOP seeks to welcome area voters.

Sagadahoe County John Ho Reed Peter Garland Saco Herbert Lilly Avert Newcomb T. Tarpy Schuliz Woolwich Ramm Rodney E. Ross Jr J. Kiordace McClure Sumner Sewall Converse Fenn Ronn Republican Women's Club County Committee Bath Areca Huse

Open meeting announced for all political affiliations

A statement declares the upcoming meeting will be open to everyone regardless of party. It emphasizes inclusivity and invites participation from all political affiliations without restricting attendance.

Bath Letter Carriers Auxiliary Plans Bangor Event

The Bath Letter Carriers Auxiliary met at Mrs. Dorothy Hynes home 22 Marcia Street and announced a representative will attend the State Convention in Bangor. Rita Ketchum won the mystery prize. The April meeting will be at Mrs. Marguerite Cornish 45 Rose Street with a covered dish supper. Attendees included Mrs. Athana Gillespie Ruth McLaughlin Marguerie Cornish Betty McKellar Rita Ketchum Niadulic Phillips and guest Mrs. Forn Moore.

Bath Dorothy Hynes Marcia Street Bangor Rita Ketchum Hynes Marguerite Cornish Rose Street Ruth McLaughlin Athana Gillespie Marguerie Cornish Betty McKellar Niadulic Phillips Forn Moore

Bath Woman Elected To State Pythian Office

Dorothy Stone was elected grand guard and named district deputy grand chief at the State Convention of Pythian Sisters and Knights of Vishias held at the Eastland level in Portland. Bath attendees included Viola Melzard Ruth Sprague Eunice Perry Susie Darrah and Sarah Potter.

Dorothy Stone Pythian Sisters Knights of Vihias Eastland Leel Portland Bath Viola Melzard Ruth Sprague Eunice Perry Susie Darrah Sarah Potter

Wedding Party Attends Caverly Cummings Nuptials

Out of town guests at the Saturday afternoon ceremony included Dr. and Mrs James S Bonney and daughter Leigh Ann of Portland Dr George Donahue Sr of Peabody Mass Mr and Mrs Clyde Oakes of Augusta and Miss Carolyn Cummings of Lewiston attended the event.

James S. Bonney Leigh Ann Portland George Donahue, Sr Peabody, Mass Clyde—Oakes Augusta Carolyn Cummings Lewiston

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Rch Cancer Crusade Fme George Stafford Exposition Otty Steen Ralph Steene Perley Ater Mr. Ater Karl Rosenwald Aubrey Steen Peter Woodbury Bedford N. H Frank Walker Joseph DeSire Lemuel Preble Rev. Bray Winter St Ethel Burns Gladys Dechan Leon Felker Fo Whitmore Robert Killam Gardiner Jerry Stover Courtney Stover Irving Burnham Hew Lawrence Burnham York Pomona Grange Haskell Memorial Democrats Bath Letter Carriers’ Auxiliary Pythian
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