Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Bath Independent in Bath, Maine

We have 914,015 pages in Maine

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 45 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 09, 1959

Page

2

Local social notes recount marriages travel and visits

Mr and Mrs Alvin Jones with Mrs Sadie Bailey of Western avenue left for Arlington Virginia after visiting Bath and other Southern states following their March 21 marriage They will have Annette Bailey as Mrs Jones resumes her secretary duties at the Pentagon Jones and his Navy serving husband plan sea duty Mr and Mrs Lewis Alexander and daughter Ruth with Mrs Fred McFaun returned to West Point after spending winter in Florida Salvation Army events in New York City drew 1600 with Mrs General Wilfred Kitchen as guest Also noted are visits by Mr and Mrs Edward Humblett Mr and Mrs Warren Denly and Mr and Mrs Ralph Sweetser Thomas Robinson and George Coombs midshipmen aboard the training ship State of Maine home for the weekend Debra Lou daughter of Mrs Lewis Savage born at Memorial Hospital Mrs Charles E Mesplay and Marilyn Wotton welcomed son Bret Allen born April 2 at Knox Memorial Hospital Rockland weighing ten pounds ten ounces

Alvin Jones Sadie Bailey Western Avenue Arlington Jones Annette Bailey North Carolina Florida Bath Washington, D. C Use Ss U.S. Navy Lewis Alexander Ruth Alexander Fred McFaun West Point William Banks Salvation Army Carl Delano Clinton Fleming New York City Home League Leaders’ Institute Thomas Robinson Joseph Robinson North George Coombs Herman Coombs Meadowway State of Maine Charles E. Mesplay Union Bret Allen Knox Memorial Hospital Rockland Mesplay Marilyn Wotton Clarence Cotton Maxwell Street Harry L. Day Jonathan James Green Street

Births, visits and hometown notes from regional items

BM 2/c and Mrs. Stanley Doughty announce a daughter born March 26 at Rockland hospital weighing seven pounds eleven ounces named Michelle Diane. Mrs. Doughty is Nancy McBrine, daughter of Edgar McBrine. Mr. Doughty is son of Ralph Doughty of West Point. Edna Sinclair returns home from visit to Sandra Sinclair. Worcester, Mass. Dr and Mrs Theodore Kaknes of Freeport and Bath visited Mayor Andrew Jarvis of Portsmouth at the reopening of Jarvis restaurant in Brunswick. Capt Charles W Spear and family Easter guests of Dr Lucy Spear in Thomaston. William Bodwell announces birth of son James Edward at Memorial hospital on April 2. they also have a daughter Karen. Mrs Bodwell is Janet Marston. John Spear, son of Capt and Mrs Spear, visits grandmother Dr Lacey Spear in Thomaston. Elford A Stover and wife return from visit with Lt and Mrs Elford A Stover Jr in Westford Mass. Lt Stover completed two months at Fort Benning and is stationed at Camp Devens for four months.

Stanley Doughty White Head Island Tenant's Harbor Dare Rockland Hospital Michelle Diane Doughty Nancy McBrine Edgar McBrine Denny Road Mr. Doughty Ralph Doughty West Point Theodore Kaknes Freeport Bath Andrew Jarvis Portsmouth N. H Jarvis Brunswick Mayor Jarvis William Bodwell Snowpark Memorial Hospital James Edward Karen Bodwell Janet Marston Elford A. Stover Elford A. Stover, Jr Westford, Mass Lt. Stover Fort Benning Camp Devens

Connard returns to Wellesley after spring vacation

Susan Connard resumes studies at Wellesley College following a spring vacation spent with her parents Mr. and Mrs. G Baer Connard at 1 Edward Street.

Susan Connard Wellesley College Mrs G. Baer Connard Edward Street

Rendall Family Relocates to St Johnsbury Vermont

Mrs. Robert Rendall and son Robert Jr. left Friday for St Johnsbury Vermont to join S Sgt Rendall stationed at North Concord Air Force Base. Mrs Rendall, formerly Judith Stover, formerly resided on Middle Street. Their new address will be R F D 3 St Johnsbury Vermont.

Robert Rendall Robert, Jr St. Johnsbury S Sgt. Rendall North Concord Air Force Base Rendall Judith Stover Middle Street St Johnsbury

Baby Bonnie Born to Carvers of Phippsburg Center

Mr and Mrs Robert Carver of Phippsburg Center welcomed a daughter named Bonnie born April 1 at Bath Memorial Hospital. The birth was announced by the family at Bath. Recent visitors to Edgar B McBrine included his sister and her husband Edwin and Brenda Elliot and their son Edwin Jr and daughter and husband Charles Shaw and children Maureen and Brian from New Haven Conn.

Robert Carver Phippsburg Center Bath, Memorial Hospital Bonnie Edgar B. McBrine Denny Road Edwin Elliot Edwin, Jr Charles Shaw Maureen and Brian New Haven Conn

Local Families Share News From Easter Visits and Births

Mr and Mrs Lloyd Rogers of 56 High Street visited Winterport relatives on Easter Sunday. Lawrence Edwards Jr of Killarney Florida and his wife welcomed a daughter born April 2. the baby’s mother is the former Mary Bailey. The Edwardses have a daughter Charlene Sue. Elaine Parent, Laumbert Park, is a patient at Memorial hospital. Renshaw family welcomes a son born April 1 at Bath Memorial hospital weighing seven pounds eight ounces. the mother is the former Mary Lebel of Woolwich. Renshaw and family live on Harvard Street. they also have a son named Richard. Richard Spear, son of Capt. and Mrs Charles Spear of Winen­nage, visited Boston then returned home. Miss Paulyne McBrine hosted by relatives with Donald Foster and twin daughters Kim and Karen at Edgar B McBrine’s home. Paula Graffam of 79 High Street is a patient at Bath Memorial hospital. Colby College visit by Miss Carol Boudreau and Dorothy Boynton of Skowhegan. guest of Mr and Mrs Paul Boudreau at 268 Center Street. Linda Edwards of Woolwich is a patient at Memorial hospital.

Richard A. Renshaw, Jr Tower Circle Bath Memorial Hospital Renshaw Mary Lebel Woolwich Mr. Renshaw Richard Renshaw Harvard Street Richard Ard Carol Boudreau Dorothy Boynton Skowhegan Colby College Paul Boudreau Center Street

Connard Jr. Returns to Fenn School After Vacation

G Baer Connard Jr returns to Fenn School Concord Massachusetts on a Wednesday following a spring vacation with his parents Mr and Mrs G Baer Connard of York Hall.

G. Baer Connard, Jr Fenn School Concord Mass G. Baer Connard York Hall

Local News: Military Families and Community Updates

Lt William Haggett of the US Air Force at Mt Laguna CA visited his parents Mr and Mrs Charles Haggett of 43 York Street over Easter. He attends a three week ground training safety course at New York University and returns to the West Coast April 11 with Mrs Haggett nee Sally True of Bath. Paula Graffam, seven, pneumonia patient at Memorial Hospital, is a Mitchell School second grader of 79 High Street. William C Brann of Wonalewich is ill and homebound. Mrs Alice Stilphen has returned to Boston after a Faster week as guest of Mrs Agnes Farrin of Washington Street and visiting relatives, having spent a month in Florida.

William Haggett US Air Force Mt. Laguna California Charles Haggett York Street Haggett New York University West Coast Sally True Bath Pine Valley Alice Stilphen Boston Agnes Farrin Washington Street Stilphen Florida Sarasoga St. Petersburg Miami Robert Hanggett Colby College Waterville Charles Hangett

Colby student Robert Hanggett returns from Florida trip

Robert Hanggett of Colby college Water ville, a junior, came back last week after a six week Florida vacation with relatives and friends in Bath Stratton Fort Myers and other East and West coast locations. He spent three weeks with Dre and Mrs. William Bo Hill at Fort Myers and visited many other acquaintances.

Dwicht W Pierce 1001 High Street Florida Dre William Bo Hill Fort Myers Peach

Mayo third attends Cincinnati College of Embalming

Arthur F. Mayo third attends the Cincinnati College of Embalming in Cincinnati Ohio. His mother is Mrs A F Mayo of 815 High Street.

Arthur F. Mayo Cincinati College of Embalming Cincinati Ohio A. F. Mayo High Street

Mrs Mayo and friends return from St Petersburg Florida

Mrs. Howard W Mayo of 353 High street Mrs Emma Drummond and Mrs Warren Hawley of Arrowsic have returned home from a visit in St Petersburg Florida Mrs Arthur F Mayo Sr of 819 High street accompanied them after spending the winter there.

Howard W. Mayo High Street Emma Drummond Warren Hawley Arrowsic St. Petersburg Fla Arthur F. Mayo Sr St. Peterspurg

Westbrook couple guests of White family at 4 Dummer Street

Mr and Mrs Earl Maines and daughters Carolee and Saundra visited Westbrook as Buster guests of Mr and Mrs Harry B White at 4 Dummer Street Court.

Earl Maines Carolee and Saundra Westbrook Harry B. White Dummer Street Court

Birthday Call From Abroad Delights North Bath Wife

Mrs. Paul Cunio of North Bath received a telephone call on Wednesday from her husband AEC Paul Cunio stationed in Argentia Newfoundland with the VP26 Squadron of Brunswick Naval Air Station. The call celebrated Mrs Cunio birthday.

Paul Cunio North Bath Aec Argentia Newfoundland VP26 Brunswick Naval Air Station Cunio

Sailing to Bermuda and local club anniversaries

Mr and Mrs Arthur Sewall II depart for a two week Bermuda cruise from 963 Washington street. Mr and Mrs Henry T B Lee attend the Canton Ridgley Auxiliary No 1 anniversary in Portland. Leeman family, Bruns wick founders now Portland chapter members with past lieutenant commander and auxiliary president roles. Mrs Neil Sullivan returns from Bath Memorial Hospital. Miss Ruth Puffer, daughter of Maurice and Mrs Puffer of 7 Dummer street court, spends spring vacation with grandmother Ruth Kingsbury of Portsmouth. Ruth attends Bath Junior High School in seventh grade.

Arthur Sewall Washington Street Bermuda Henry T. B. Leeman Somerset Place Canton Ridgley Portland Leeman Canton King Brunswick Ruth Puffer Maurice Puffer Dummer Street Court Ruth Kingsbury Portsmouth Ruth Bath Junior High School

Mrs Claus Hinck Plans Visit to Massachusetts with Children

Mrs Claus F Hinck and three children of 964 Washington Street left Thursday for a trip to Massachusetts, signaling a family visit to the New England state.

Claus F. Hinck Washington Street Massachusetts

Campbell Couple Returns to Georgetown Home

Mr and Mrs Philip Campbell return to their Georgetown home from Damariscotta. Mrs Campbell works at the First National store in Damariscotta having been transferred from the Bath store.

Philip Campbell Georgetown Damariscotta Campbell First National Bath

Mrs Trott Hosts Wednesday Club at 977 High Street

Mrs Milton C Trott entertained the Wednesday club at her home on 977 High Street last week. Mr Neil E LaRochelle of 679 High Street announces the birth of a daughter named Susan Marie on Friday April 3 at Memorial hospital weighing nine pounds ten ounces. The baby has two siblings, Larry and Terry. LaRochelle teaches at Bath Junior High School.

Milton C. Trott High Street Neil E. LaRochelle Memorial Hospital Susan Marie Larry 7Erry Larechelle Bath Junior High School

Mrs Foster Visiting Kin at Kenduskeag 170 North Street

Mrs Harold Foster of Kendus keag is spending a week with her niece Mrs T Edward Lemoline and her sister Miss E Evelyn Stewart at 170 North Street.

Harold Foster Kenduskeag T. Edward .Lemoline E. Evelyn Stewart North Street

Midshipman Richard Lemoine Visits Mother in City

Richard Lemoine a midshipman aboard the State of Maine visited his mother Mrs T Edward Lemoine at 170 North Street on Friday.

Richard Lemoine State of Maine T. Edward Lemoine North Street

Seaman Apprentices Serve Aboard Des Moines In Big Deal Maneuver

Jerald W. Frost and Gerald E. Gray U S N seamen apprentices are aboard the heavy cruiser Des Moines flagship of the Sixth Fleet in the Mediterranean taking part in Operation Big Deal a fleet maneuver joining Second Fleet off the Atlantic coast while Sixth Fleet operates in the Mediterranean.

Jerald W. Frost USN Carl T. Frost Middle Street Gerald E. Gray Woodrow E Gray Pleasant Street Dre Des Moines U.S Mediterranean Atlantic

Pond Family Returns From Fulton Visit

Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Pond and daughters Sheryl and Pami Jo of 22 Adams Court returned from Fulton, New York where they stayed several days with Mrs. Steeves and sister and brother in law Mr. and Mrs. John Santosa, who are her parents and relatives.

Lloyd Pond Sheryl Pami Jo Adams Court Fulton, N. Y Frank Steeves John Santosa

Local births and military family notes from West Point area

Mr and Mrs Arnold Maxwell of West Point announce the birth of son Arnold on March 25 at 3ath Memorial hospital. West Point residents Mrs Lewis Wallace and daughter Mrs Arthur Doyle and son Dean returned from a two week visit with Lt and Mrs Mark Diggory of Glenn Burnie Maryland. The second week included Mr Wallace. John R McKay son of Mr and Mrs Thomas E McKay of 5 Cummings Street was home Saturday. McKay is a midshipman aboard the State of Maine, docked in Portland Friday. Daniel Griffiths A1c son of Mr and Mrs Oscar R Griffiths of 18 Wesley Street has been transferred from Lackland Air Force Base Texas to Lowry Air Force Base Colorado. Griffiths, who recently completed basic training, will attend the 14 week air force photography school in Colorado. Mrs Alton P Swett of Painted Post New York is visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Frank W Danforth of 1075 High Street. Her son Allen Swett is a medical patient at Maine Medical Center Portland.

Arnold Maxwell West Point Arnold 3Ath Memorial Hospital Lewis Wallace Arthur Doyle Dean John R. McKay Thomas E. McKay Cummings Street McKay State of Maine Portland Daniel Griffiths Oscar R. Griffiths Wesley Street Lackland Airforce Base Texas Lowery Air Force Base Colorado Griffiths Air Force Alton P. Swett Painted Post N. Y Frank W. Danforth High Street Heron Allen Swett Maine Medical Center Mark Harrington Bosemh Somers Walter Cushing Bath Memorial Hospital Cushing Lester Beals Glenn Perkins Charles Blaisdell William Temple Elwood Hathorne Lewist Sam Sternberg Albert Epstein Medford Mass Herbert Bassett Gloria Overlock Albert Gray Russell Turner Brenda Joy William Cushing Leslie Darling Earl Lowell J. A. Darling South Portland Anne Gray Florence Rollins University of Life Winter Street Congregational Church Bath Anita Tourmelle Augusta Clarence Blaisdell Ross Hone H. D. Mank, Jr Dale J. Frank Mczenski William Hodgkins Boston Small Point Parsonage Karl Hamel

Airman Totman Departed for Dover After Furlough

Arthur FE Totman left Saturday for Dover Delaware where he will be stationed with the U S Air Force after a 10 day furlough with his wife and in laws Mr and Mrs Edward Goody at Hyde Park Totman is the son of Capt and Mrs Arthur L Totman of Winnegance

Arthur FE Totman Dover Del U. S. Air Force Edward Goody Hyde Park Arthur L. Totman Winnegance

Haskins Named to University Dean’s List Amid Honors

Daniel Haskins son of Mr and Mrs Arthur L Haskins of Sheridan road is listed on the first semester dean’s list at University of New won ateaight honors for his work. SN William Hudson of the U S Naval Receiving Station Brooklyn N Y spent Easter Sunday with his wife and former Jean Fleming at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs Clinton Fleming 17 Andrews road. SN Hudson left Bath for naval duty March 18 and has previously served in the U S Army and National Guard.

Daniel Haskins Arthur L. Haskins Sheridan Road T At University of New Ateaight William Hudson U. S. Naval Receiving Station Brooklyn N. Y Jean Fleming Clinton Fleming Andrews Road SN Hudson Bath U. S. Army National Guard

Milliken Family Visiting Maine and Vermont Friends

Mr and Mrs William Milliken and children Shane and Judith of Millinocket visit his mother Ada Milliken at 1335 Oak Street Mrs Milliken and daughter Judith Saturday guests of Mrs Janet Trott in Barre Vermont Mr and Mrs Raymond A Smith of 1218 High Street hosted Sunday guests Mr and Mrs Frank McIntosh and children Richard and Sandra of Gorham The McIntosh family, formerly Bath residents, moved to Gorham last year

William Milliken Shane Judith Millinocket Ada Milliken Oak Street Milliken Janet Trott Barre, Vt Raymond A. Smith High Street Frank McIntosh Richard and Sandra Gorham McIntosh Bath

Judith Richard Returns Home From Maine Vedica Center

Judith Richard daughter of Mr and Mrs Albert R Richard Day's Ferry returns home from the Maine Vedica Center Portland where she was a surgical patient. Frank D Frink and son Bobby of 1204 Washington St visited in Pittsfield and Hartland to see her father Ben James and her mother Mrs James at Scott Webb hospital. Alfred J Back of this city is a patient at Bath Memorial Hospital.

Judith Richard Albert R. Richard Day Maine Vedica Center Portland Frank D. Frink Bobby Washington Street Pittsfield Ben James Hartland Mrs. James Scott Webb Hospital Alfred J. Back Bath Memorial Hospital

Main family returns from Boston visit after Somers commissioning

A. M. Main of 20 Garden Street together with his daughter and son-in-law Mrs. Duncan McInnes and Nancy, of 53 Pearl Street, came home Sunday from Boston where they stayed with Capt and Mrs Ed son Whitehurst. They attended the USS Somers commissioning at the Boston Navy Yard on Friday and the associated reception.

A. M. Main Garden Street Duncan McInnes Nancy Pearl Street Boston Mr. Main Edson Whitehurst Somers Boston Navy Yard Leonard F. Wetherbee Sheryl Cobb Road

Horace McClure Returns to Bath After Winter in Miami

Horace McClure arrived back in Bath on Saturday after spending the winter in Miami Florida.

Horace McClure Bath Miami Fla

Torrey Dinner Hosts Include Fort Wayne and Bath Guests

Mr. and Mrs. Bowen Torrey of 838 Washington street entertained guests at a Monday dinner. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. McKay of Fort Wayne Indiana and Mr. and Mrs. J. Haviland Torrey of Bath, Torrey’s sister and husband and his brother and wife.

Bowen Torrey Washington Street Torrey Charles W. McKay Fort Wayne Indiana J. Haviland Torrey Bath Arthur Foote Slatersville R. I Ind

Miss Judith Ayer Returns to University of Maine

Miss Judith Ayer has returned to the University of Maine after a spring vacation with her parents Mr. and Mrs. C. Harding Ayer of 1404 Washington Street. During her vacation she also visited in Boston.

Judith Ayer University of Maine Mrs. C. Harding Ayer Washington Street Miss Ayer Boston Camilla Lorentsen Mrs Chester Lorentsen Mechanic Street

Bath Hosts Somers Commissioning Guests in Boston

Bath figures attended the USS Somers commissioning at the Boston Navy yard and reception Friday. Among attendees were Bath Iron Works president John R. Newell and many local residents, with updates on hospital patients, births, and local travels threaded through the social notes.

Bath Somers Boston Navy Yard Bath Iron Works John R. Newell James Henderson Stanley Alexander Stanley William A. Niss G. Baer Connard Andrew Sides A. Dent Caton Frank Reinoecht Anne Kimball Robert Carter C. Harding Ayer

Humphries Family Returns From Washington Trip

Mr and Mrs Kenneth W Humphries and their son David of 25 Green street have returned from a visit to Washington D C. They also called on friends in Philadelphia during the trip.

Kenneth W. Humphries David Green Street Washington, D. C Philadelphia

Allen Family Returns From Florida Childs Coasts

Mr and Mrs John P Allen and their children John Jr and Jessie returned to their home at 38 Tru fant street Saturday after spending the past month in Pom pano Beach Florida.

John P. Allen John Jr Jessie Trufant Street Pompano Beach Florida

Father Son basketball game plans fund for field

Phippsburg schedules a Saturday evening father son basketball game at the school to raise funds for a baseball field. Bushes cleared near the field site. Fire Department responded to two chimney fires last week. Youth Fellowship pauses in April for University of Life in Bath. April 15 extension meeting to cover Know Your Modern Fabrics. Dinner committee named Thelma Skillin and Nettie Hughes. Christian Service group planned spring activities at Small Point parsonage. Women and high school girls invited to join volleyball and future games, with equipment purchases funded by regular collections. Personal items note soldiers and family travel. births reported for Doughty and Carver families.

University of Life Bath Dromore Know Thelma Skillin Nettie Hughes Phippsburg Christian Service Small Point Tows Trumen Roberts Jr Maurice Blair Martin Eaton

Ice flows and birds noted along Kennebec coast

Large cakes of ice drift down the Kennebec river at high tide and head to sea daily. Red winged blackbirds flock along beaches swamps and ponds nesting in grasses with crude nests of seaweed and leaves. They lay four or five white eggs with blue streaks and spots. Farmers call them pests as they harm crops. Sympathy extended to the Campbell family of Bay Point. Various local residents visit and socialize on the Point including Rideouts Furbishes and Tibbetts family members with several and varied outings noted through the week.

Kennebec Lincoln Campbell Campbell George Renaud Emery Rideout Bath Harry Stone Lewiston Harold Robinson Auburn

Civil Service Exams For Stenographers And Typists

Civil Service Examiner Paul Mason announced Tuesday that examinations for stenographer and typist positions will be held soon. Applications and information are available at the Bath Post Office. Wages range from 62.60 to 72.21 a week for stenographers and up to 67.21 for typists. Vacancies exist in several eastern Massachusetts labor areas.

Civil Service Paul Mason Mason Bath Estenopra Massachusetts

Richard Graffam Hospitalized as Patient at Bath Memorial

Richard Graffam 11 son of Mr and Mrs Paul Graff of 79 High Street entered Bath Memorial hospital Monday as a medical patient. He is a fifth grade pupil at Mitchell School.

Richard Graffam Paul Graffam High Street Bath Memorial Hospital Richard Mitchell School

Parker Head L T L fund drives and community events

Parker Head L T L held a Wednesday food sale to aid underprivileged children’s summer camp in Saco. An April 15 speaking contest is planned at Corliss Street Baptist church Bath. A Phippsburg clinic on April 16 will offer polio shots free for children and paid for adults.

Saco Corliss Street Baptist Church Bath Phippsburg Joseph J. Smith Clinton McFadden Fred Haggett Harold Mott Edgar Hancox Winnifred Ross

Grace Church Auxiliary Plans Birthday Party

The Women's Auxiliary of Grace Episcopal church met Friday at Seymour House with Mrs. Roger M. Luke named to arrange the annual birthday party set for May 15 to raise funds for a youth scholarship to O-At-Ka camp. Delegates to the diocesan convention were announced.

Grace Episcopal Church Seymour House Roger M. Luke John M. Leonard

Polio Clinic Planned for Phippsburg School

A polio clinic at Phippsburg Central School on April 16 begins at 9 30 in the morning. Shots are free for school age and preschool children under 16. others and adults to 45 pay a $1 fee. Dr J I Smith will administer. Free shots funded by a new state law and shared by town and the National Foundation. A second clinic will follow later in the month for second shots. A third clinic is planned for Fall for third immunizations.

Phippsburg Central School J. I. Smith Clinton A. Clauson

Engagement Announced for Jean Karen Blake and Jimmie L Robinson

Mr and Mrs Edward J Blake of Nequasset road Woolwich announce the engagement of their daughter Jean Karen to Jimmie L Robinson with the U S Air Force attached to VP-7 at the Naval Air Station Brunswick. He is the son of Mr and Mrs J O Higby of Phillipsburg Kan No wedding date has been set.

Edward J. Blake Nequasset Road Woolwich Jean Karen Jimmie L. Robinson U. S. Air Force VP-7 Naval Air Station Brunswick J. O. Higby Phillipsburg Kan

New Minister Arrives to Lead First Baptist Church

The Rev. Truman Bray, appointed new pastor of the First Baptist church, moved with his family to Bath and began duties Monday at the parsonage on North. He will officially begin with the midweek prayer meeting Thursday evening at the church.

Truman Bray First Baptist Church Bath North Street Mr. Bray

Ice floe departs river as crowds gather at Popham

Mass of ice flows out to sea drawing many visitors from out of town to Popham on Sunday. Town residents report the largest ice movement in years while local residents recount weekend gatherings and visits among Bath, Brunswick, and Portland friends. Leroy Myers, 84, of Haverhill, Mass., longtime lighthouse keeper here, died March 3.

Central Church League Sets Special Mission Service

A special service dedicating the women's missionary gift was held at the Monday meeting of the Central Congregational church League. Ladies Aid members attended as Color slides showed mission work funded by women's gifts presented by Mrs. Craig H Richards.

League of Central Congregational Church Ladies Aid Craig H. Richards Richard Eastman Reginald Parker Stowe House Brunswick S. Theodore Bertocci League Willard Sprague John Haggett Bertocci Donald F. Preble Edward A. Cummings Thomas Bird Richard Lyons Lloyd Pond James Collins Gladys McCaffery Harold S. Avery Richard Torrey

Boy Near Poison Causes Rush To Bath Hospital

A two year old West Bath boy was rushed to Bath Memorial hospital with a police escort after drinking a liquid suspected to contain carbolic acid. He was released hours later after observation showed his condition was not serious. The youth, Mark Whorff, is the son of Mr and Mrs Albert C Whorff of Berry's Mill road.

West Bath Bath Memorial Hospital Mark Whorff Albert C. Whorff Berry’s Mill Road Roscoe C. McFadden

Also Mentioned on This Page

Edward Humblett Pratt Street Warren Denly Ralph Sweetser Sunnyside Avenue Saugus Lewis Savage Debra Lou Gerald Street Edna Sinclair Sandra Sinclair Worcester Charles W Spear Richard John Robert and Margaret Winegance Capt Spear Lucy Spear Thomaston John Spear Charles W. Spear Lacey Spear Lloyd Rogers Charles McDermott Winterport Lawrence Edwards, Jr Killarney, Fla Edwards Albert Bailey Charlene Sue Elaine Parent Donald Parent Laumbert Park Richard Spear Charles Spear Paulyne McBrine Donald Foster Kim Miss McBrine Paula Graffam Linda Edwards Mrs. Louis Edwards Paula William C. Brann Wonalwich Mids Anne Trainor Stratton, N Neil Sullivan Front Street Jean Danforth Bethlehem Elementary Schol Bethlehem George Paisley Robert Elizabeth Orono Paisley Lawrence Small Small Pine Street Mr. Paisley Morse High School Maine Maritime Academy Cassing Tle Edwin Rovers Cobbroad SP5 Chandler Rogers Rovers Munich Germany Chandler Rovers B. Srth Grenerit—hospital APO Philip Bailey Phillips Academy Andover Atty Boyd L. Builey Shirley Ricker R.N Children’s Hospital Harvey M. Ricker Robert Ricker Owen A. Richardson Thomas Wright Fredericksburg, Va Frank J. McDonnell Rockport Mr. McDonnell H. T. Stevens Leon Vaillancourt Lincoln Street Grover Connors Mercy Hospital 100 Front Street Harold Chandler Beverly Timmy William Dutton Julie Ann Duttons Poys Michael Patrick Dutton Martha Jane Irish Richard Towle Richard H. Towle Bedford Road Maine Central Institute Towle Muriel Morin Leon Morin Bath Meomrial Hospital Murial Eugene Hunter Park Street Albert Hunter Presque Isle John Crowley John James Burns Haverill Frances Warner Phyllis Warner Maurice J. Warner Peter Lorentsen Rush Alex St. Pierre Parker Grace Church Auxiliary Popham Fred Spinney Leeman Drake N. B. Fickett Charlestown Sam Jeffreys Marguerite McNulty Horace Morse Carl Albee Herman Shepard Gilbert Atwood Ralph Small J. H. Torrey Jr J. H. McCourt Norman Markham Ernest Oliver Edith Clifford Robinson Martha Ashdale University of Life In Mfr Ida Oliver Leroy Myers Haverhill Myers Walter Gilmore Bailey’s Island Waldoboro Central Church League Atwood Irving A Wallace Alvin C Amos Earl H Harold Sherborn Sebasco Wallace Jerry A. D Arthur M. Bowker, Jr Mark W. Harrington James E. Chambers
Search Courier

Search the Bath Independent Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Bath Independent?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication