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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 08, 1954

Page

4

Lenten rites and local society notes in Wiscasset

The report covers church events at St Philip's and St Mary's with Rev James A Doubleday officiating and Palm Sunday confirmation by Rt Rev Oliver L Loring. Also notes on gifts to church school, a St Marys auxiliary sale, Masons at Lincoln Lodge, Organ Society activities, and Wiscasset club and personal items. Enlistments and a reception at Huntoon Hill grange are included with local residents mentioned.

Lincoln Lodge of Masons Harlan Herberters Henry Wright William Wright Organ Society Congregational Church Edward B. Wise Dover N. H Harry L. Bradford Bradford Charles E. Cowley John MacFarlane Lincoln Home Lincoln County James Alfred Dowling Plainville Huntoon Hill Grange Hall Lincoln Pomona Richard Barker

Hart-Brunswick Couple to Wed Beverly Hart Engaged to Philip Sav age

Mr and Mrs Leroy Hart of Mill Street Brunswick announce the engagement of their daughter Beverly to Philip Savage son of Mrs Henry Savage of Bath The couple both attended local high schools Beverly Brunswick High Philip Morse High He has recently been discharged from the U S Army after three years service including time in Germany A July wedding is planned

Leroy Hart Mill Street Brunswick Beverly Philip Savage Henry Savage Bath Miss Hart Brunswick High School Morse High School U. S. Army Germany

News and notes from neighbors across Kennere

Miss Eleanor Carter a University of Maine senior returns Monday after Spring recess with her parents Mr and Mrs Mazon Carter of Day's Ferry She majors in home economics. Mrs Merie Hathorne hosts Canasta at Middle Road home with a long list of club members Get together at Nequasset Central April 14 for pot luck and business meeting Woolwich PTA plans April 13 banquet for basketball team and cheerleaders with Duncan Farrell as guest speaker Day's Ferry Community club meets with social hour and bean supper Next meeting May 8 hosted by Mr and Mrs Kirkpatrick listing attendees Mrs Laura Doten and Willis Morton guests Arrowsic Day's Ferry and Bath residents visit or return plans for geese on the Arrowsic shore and other local notes including extension group activities and hospital stays.

Charles Pugh Pennsylvania Samuel J. Sewall Siohn MacFarlane New York Frank Toothaker Middle Street Leslie A. Sullivan Roslindale Mass Women's Club of Wiscasset Mary Wyman Damariscotta Eleanor Carter University of Maine Mazon Carter Day's Ferry Miss Carter Merié Hathorne Canasta Club Middle Road Doris Carter Lenesta Ham Josephine Reed Woolwich P. T. A Woolwich Nequasset Central School David McKellar Evangeline Sparks Vera Fogg Elsie Stinson Iona McElman Duncan Farrell Bath Morse High School Lawrence Rothwell Norma Drummond Winthrop Norman Drummond Arrowsic Boston University Apeston Frigdi Pe Ae Sagadahoc Ene Ith Rice Edith Rice Howard Whittum Eben Dana Frank Allegrin Herbert Munsey Carroll Morse Marcia Stinson Lois Day Fred Brown Howard Kirkpatrick Laura B. Doten Portland Willis Morton Brunswick Lawrence R. Vail Sandra Sharon Day Kenneth Day Bath Memorial Hospital Deborah Jeanette Harding Frank C. Harding Canton Percy Marston Sagadahoc Ferry Nequasset Extension Group Good Will Club Twin County Charlotte Leeman Emily Gainsley Caldeonia Queen County N. S James Thorpe Russell Boyd Boston Boyd Frank J. Walker Lemuel Preble Day’s Ferry William Meneally Montsweag Orono Herbert Leeman Barley Neck Road Christine Hawthorne Alice Dodge

Public Health Nurse Has A Busy March

The Public Health Nursing Association held its regular directors meeting at 72 Front Street. Ruth Henry RN reported 180 home visits in March, a Bath service record. She offers skilled nursing weekdays 8 to 9 AM and 4 to 4 PM, contact 805. The Well Baby Conference meets Wednesdays 2 to 4 PM for free baby checks.

Public Health Nursin Association Front Street Ruth Henry R. N Bath Henry Nursing American Red Cross

West Bath Sewing Group Meets and Socializes

The West Bath Sewing Group met at the home of Mrs. John Wharff Thursday to fill envelopes with seals and make pads for hospitals. Attendees included Mrs. Wass, Miss Rogers, Mrs. Eastman, Mr. Savage, and many others. Refreshments were provided by Mrs. Wharff and Mrs. Burns.

Bridge Academy Baseball Schedule and Cedar Grove Post Office

John Knowlton recently visited Dresden parents and is stationed in Boston. The Bridge Academy baseball team boards a spring schedule from April 26 at South Bristol to June 1 at Sabattus. Cedar Grove post office will remain open after local officials and Washington planners decided to keep it, with signatures from Grove and southern patrons.

John Knowlton BT 3 USN Sherman Knowlton Boston Bridge Academy Bridge South Bristol Bristol B. A Litchfield B A Sabattus Cedar Grove Washington, D. C R.F.D Richmond Dresden Mills the Grove

Stork Shower for Mrs Eugene E Herrin in Woolwich

Mrs Myron Wallace and Miss Joan Brooks hosted a Tuesday stork shower at Mrs Wallace’s Woolwich home for Mrs Eugene E Herrin of West Bath. Gifts were arranged in a blue and pink baby carriage. refreshments were served. Guests included Mrs Andrew Cahill and others. The item notes the United States bought its first military aircraft in 1908, six years after the Wright brothers first flight.

Myron Wallace Joan Brooks Roland McIntosh Richard Armes John Herrin Louis’ Kingsbury Milford Rice Omar King Shirley Smart Jane Henderson Beverly White Carolyn Herrin United States Wright Brother

School Savings Growth Highlights Bath Woolwich Youth Deposits

Bath and Woolwich students steadily grow school savings with weekly five cent to one dollar deposits. Total deposits reached 72 thousand dollars with about 1,300 students from 10 schools, aided by a program started in 1946 at Bath Savings Institution.

Bath Woolwich Bath Savings Institution Morse High School Woolwich Central School

Union Bridge Mothers club of Woolwich elects officers

Union Bridge Mothers club of Woolwich met Friday evening at the hall with good attendance. Officers elected: Gladys Small president, Thomas Schulten vice president, Clarence Stilphen treasurer, Sylvia Hathorne publicity. A card party on April 23 will raise funds for benevolent purposes. The club bought the old school, renovated it into a clubhouse. Next meeting May 7 with Jessie McLain hostess. Attendees listed include Lou Cramp Eleanor Jameson Dorothy Rattliff Clarence Stilphen Naphine Soule Sylvia Meathorne Jessie McLain. Also a cheese sandwich recipe note follows.

Union Bridge Mothers Club of Woolwich Gladys Small Thomas Schulten Clarence Stilphen Sylvia Hathorne Jessie McLain Lou Cramp Eleanor Jameson Dorothy Rattliff Naphine Soule Sylvia Meathorne

San Jose State Player Works On El Salvador Coffee Farm

Bob Bondanza a San Jose State basketball player spends the summer on his parents coffee plantation in El Salvador Central America balancing training with farm duties amid offseason routine and family business.

Bob Bondanza San Jose State el Salvadore Central America

Boy Scouts Visit Brunswick Naval Air Station Tour

Scout 8 Saturday Troop 53 Woolwich toured Brunswick Naval Air Station by invitation of Commander Schall. Guides showed the control tower hangars and parachute packing. Fathers present were DeWitt McElman DeWitt Mallard and Doak. Memorial Day parade prep, no Bowdoin pool swim this week.

Woolwich Brunswick Naval Air Station Schall Robert DeWitt Richard McElman John DeWitt James Mallard Matthew Doak Mitchell School William Hanson William Luke Richard Darling George Pashard Middle Street Thomas Holbrook Bowdoin Pool

Johnny Logan Bravely Earns Nickname Yatcha

Shortstop Johnny Logan of the Milwaukee Braves is nick named Yatcha. The quirky label reflects a local fan favorite moment shared in the clubhouse.

Johnny Logan The Milwaukee Braves

Cream puff batter treats with Roquefort cheese filling

Drop cream puff batter in small mounds and bake until golden brown. Fill with cream cheese mixed with Roquefort and a touch of mayonnaise. Serve as a snack at night or as a first course with well seasoned chilled tomato juice.

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