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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 12, 1956

Page

3

Richmond clubs form new officer slate and plans

The Richmond area reports a nominating committee named to submit a new slate with Mrs. Paul Roberts Mrs. Leslie Roberts and ae che Pratt. Richmond Sportsman's Club outlined a pheasant project chaired by Tristrim Little envisioning a 100 bird pen and a 10 to 15 member caretaking group. Community groups installed officers at Mt. Carmel Chapter Order of the Eastern Star including Anita Ferguson as worthy matron with Hazel Libby installing officer and a roster of other officers. Personal notes list residents returning from Florida and family travel, a hospital patient recovery and a death prompting a Philadelphia trip for a funeral.

Paul Roberts Leslie Roberts Ae Che Pratt Chmond Sportsman's Club Tristrim Little Mt. Carmel Order of the Eastern Star Anita Ferguson Hazel Libby Grand Chapter Kenneth Morrill Pauline Gilpatrick Grand Electa Leah Page Beatrice Dickey Azel Adams Helen Thrower John Thrower Margaret Duren Mina Clark Marguerite Adams Pearl Guiou Edna Emmons Barbara Frederick Marshal Courtney Hinckley Adah Bertha Trott Ruth Jean Chetley Esther Martha Veneranda Sanford Electa Alice Gilpatrick Warden Charles Guiou Sentinel Virginia Dunklee Winnifred Shepard Dickey Nathaniel Gilpatrick Thomas Borjesson Raymond Libby Melita Leavitt Ruth Stilphen Claire Ames Leon Shepard George Sanford Reginald Emmons James Fields John MacCormick Enterprise Grange Beatrice Webber Minnie Batchelder Charlotte Hinckley Sadie Eaton Ceres Flora Darrah Pomona Mildred Phinney Flora Dora Marriner Southern Maine Dorcas Federation of Seventh Day Adventist Churches Richmond Estab South Lancaster Mass M. S. Lord of Lisbon Vincent Jones Florida Charles Davis George Dispeaux West Somerville Williams Street Pussell Ring Vincent Marchese Gardiner General Hospital Thomas Logan White Road Philadelphia Ottalie Strasdin

Wiscasset Obituary and Local Notes

Wiscasset continues page four with mourners listed for the deceased including widow Charlotte MackIntire Hilton and four sisters Edith Whitehouse Pauline Dunton Angie Holbrook and Dorothy Glidden all of the region. Funeral service held at Congregational church. Also notes Cpl John Waterhouse leaving Camp Lejeune after visiting his mother Susie Waterhouse. Donald Hamblett, Morse High senior, a medical patient at Memorial Hospital.

Charlotte MaclIntire Hilton Edith Whitehouse Boothbay Pauline Dunton Boothbay Harbor Angie Holbrook Brunswick Dorothy Glidden Three Barthers Linwood A Fred L Foster Wiscasset Congregational Church Cpl John Waterhouse Camp Lejeune N C Susie Waterhouse Deering Street Donald Hamblett Edward B. Hamblett Maple Street Memorial Hospital Donald Morse High School

Dromore Grange Plans Sagadahoc Pomona Meeting

At Dromore Grange in Pomona a Sagadahoc Pomona day meeting was outlined for April 25 with a program of hymns readings piano solo and a history quiz. Gratitude was expressed for refreshments and the next meeting was set for April 24.

Dromore Grange Dromore Grange Wildwood Grangers Everett Wright Ray Campbell Dorothy Washburn Annie Wilson Ada King Elfreda Perkins Florence Rollins Jessie Morrell White House Honeymoon Lane

Bath Red Cross Reaches 92 Percent Of Quota To Date

Bath Chapter of the American Red Cross reports 92 percent of its Bath area quota met in the current fund drive. $6,853.82 raised locally as officials hope to complete the remaining amount this week. Volunteer services report bandages hot water bottle caps stamps and magazines for veterans hospital in Tagus and 108 total volunteer hours.

Bath American Red Cross Harmon E. Eliason Erling O. Barsness Red Cross Seth S. Mullin Volunteer Services Committee Oliver W. Bell James T. Thorpe Portland Philip Wilder Brunswick ARC Mary Ward Frederick E. Drake, Jr T. Tarpy Schulten

Bath Elks To Have Installation And Ball Friday Night

The Bath Lodge of Elks hosts its annual officers installation at City Hall auditorium Friday evening from 7 30 to 9 p m. Officers to be installed include Joseph F Desmond exalted ruler and Carl Stilphen of Rockland Lodge conducting the ceremony. A ball at the Elks club follows, with a buffet lunch and dancing, plus an informal ladies’ entertainment during the business session.

Bath Lodge of Elks City Hall Carl Stilphen Rockland Lodge Joseph F. Desmond Donald J. Emero John F. Sturtevant James F. Feeney Per Joseph H. Mullaney Harold D. Perry Timothy B. Wagner Hugh S. MacDonald Edgar G. Hancox Esquire Howard Mayo Benjamin Zimmerman Raymond Vachon Grand Lodge Frederick E. Drake, Jr The Elks Club Larry An

Words on Scripture and school plans at Georgetown First Church

At the Georgetown First Church on Sunday Warren Harris led a scripture lesson from Mark 16 stressing verses 15 and 16 on the importance of God's word. Sunday School classes will resume April 15 in the vestry, and a Laymen’s meeting was invited for Tuesday at West Harpswell. The P T A held a monthly meeting with 17 attendees electing officers and planning a covered dish supper and May 2 program.

Warren Harris West Harpswell Central School Channing Peney Alonzo Thibodeau Charles Kelley Carl Delano Alex Cunningham John D. Williams James Oliver Georgia Pinkham Francis Pierce Virginia Moore Erlon Moore Charley Spear Adolph Spear Judy MacMahan Margaret MacMahan Jackie Colby Arlene Colby Carolee Clark Roy Clark Marion Steward Mansfield Moore Marrtown Allan Beane Burton Cunningham Walter MacMahan Morris Levine West Georgetown Dan Antioch College Ohio Woodrow Wilson Northwestern University Evanston, Ill Levine William Mains Bath Memorial Hospital William Harrison J. Willebeek LeMair Old Bridge N. J Jack Seguinland Walter Beane Scott Charles MacMahan Boothbay Harbor William Bonyan Bellport N. Y Steve Archie Paul Robinhood Bonyun Rockwell Place Frank Thomas Westport New York David Y. Alkazin Bath David Alaska Norman Korea Dorothy W. Stuart Noroton Edwin F. Hussa New York City Miss Stuart Hussa MacMahon William Bisseth Martha Bowen Georgetown Center Beane James Sutherland Frank Everett Waterman

Mrs William Niss Elected President North-Center PTA

Mrs William Niss was elected president of North-Center PTA at North Grammar School Monday evening. Officers include Mrs Martin V B Sargent as vice president and Mrs Wilbur Crist and Mrs William F Mussenden as treasurer. Superintendent Loring R Addison spoke on the White House Conference and Maine delegates. The group approved aiding other units, supporting Catherine Conley’s panel at Augusta May 4, and a Girl Scout Council contribution. Officers to be installed at the May meeting.

William A. Niss North-Center North Grammar School Martin V. B. Sargent Wilbur Crist William F. Mussenden Loring R. Addison White House Washington Addison Maine George Cary Catherine Conley

Colonial Club Triumphs In 1956 Interclub Tournament

The Colonial Club of Bath defeated Portland Club 56 to 14 2 in a Thursday night interclub event at Portland. Earlier in the week the Colonials led 54 to 51 14. Evening matches included Cribbage Edes and Twitch ell defeating Wilson and Thurston, and Bridge results with Nichols, Jordan, Hughes, Kilburn, and others posting wins for Portland and Colonial players in a keenly contested team event.

Colonial Club Bath Portland Forest City Colonials Cribbage Edes Twitchell P. Wilson R. Thurston Baron and Lupien F. Morton R. Richter Hansen and Brooks A. Main, Jr E. Tukey R. Corey W. Spear R. Forbes W. Dennison Foss and Hudson M. Page G. VanWynen Pool F. Lawrence B. Geichels P. Lawrence J. Povich Nichols C. Parks Jordon Colonial Portland Club Carey Tancradi Kahill J. St. Martin D. Leavitt F. Parry Clark Bridges J. Caverly H. Gilman A. Tainter W. Loveitt

Central Church Ladies Aid Plans Rummage Sale

The Ladies Aid of Central Congregational church met Thursday at the parish house to discuss a rummage sale later this month with further details to be announced. The program included hymn singing with Mrs. Dean Farnham at the piano, readings, and a quiz. Hostesses were Mrs. Albert G Whitney and Mrs. Edward Murphy. Next meeting will be April 19 with box lunches.

Ladies Aid Central Congregational Church Dean Farnham Albert G Whitney Edward Murphy

FIVE ISLANDS COMMUNITY NEWS AND BIRTHDAY PARTY

Local notices list weekly Bible class and Good Neighbor club meetings with Mrs. Orville Rowe and Mrs. William Marr. A niece celebrates her seventh birthday April 8 with a party hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Margery Pierce. Pins awarded for Sunday school attendance cover three months to students and teachers including Pinkham, LaRose, MacGillivary, and Stevens. Upcoming guest speaker Dorothy Hall RN plans Africa mission work. Numerous visits and illnesses noted among Pinkham and Rowe families and friends across Bath, Ogunquit, Kittery, South Gardiner, and surrounding towns.

Orville Rowe Good Neighbor Club William Marr Victor Pinkham Margery Pierce Francis Pierce Kenneth LaRose Stephen Thibodeau Frankie Pinkham Peter Stevens Tommy Watson Franz Stevens Wayne LaRose Andy MacGillivary Karen MacGillivary Gordon Pinkham Mary Proctor Roger Ronald Evelyn Pinkham Harlan Pinkham Sylvia Pinkham Dorothy Hall R.N Africa Richard Barter Charlene Bath Barter C. Harold Pinkham Ida Pinkham Gary Pinkham William Campbell Marianna Moore South Gardiner Harold Rowe Ogunquit Carl Rowe Kittery Herman Barter Andy Marion L. Stevens Exeter N. H Frank Allard South Danville Eugene Reynolds Robinhood Percy MacGillivary Morse High Kevin Brown Yarmouth John Huskins Vincent Davis North Anson Lester Davis Lynn McMahan Quincy Mass Percy Wilkins Lewiston Walter Moore Hallowell William Stewart Stewart

Star Of Bethlehem Troop Girl Scouts Meet Monday

The Star Of Bethlehem troop Girl Scouts held a Monday meeting at the Knights of Columbus Hall on Middle Street. Badge awards included First Class Elizabeth Smith Cook Noreen Addison and Mary Boudreau Games Marion DiMasco My Community Stephanie Perry.

Star of Bethlehem Knights of Columbus Middle Street Elizabeth Smith Cook Noreen’ Addison Mary Boudreau Marion DiMasco My Community Stephanie Perry Helen Moses Lucia Pelligrini Donna Petlock Mary Jane Nugent Peggy Sturtevant Kaleele Sarkis Stephen Atkinson Carl Webster Joyce Sabo Jean Sinibald Noreen Addison Sue Sturtevant Judith McCole Sandra Grace Lea Pennell Michelle Turcotte Toni Toothaker Leslie Grant Betsy Goldstien Gloria Pinkham Goodnight Circle

Charles A Thayer Resigns As Bath Assistant Fire Chief

Charles A Thayer, 70, resigns as first assistant fire chief for the City of Bath. City Manager Stanley W. Judkins announced the decision, commending Thayer’s more than 40 years of service and continued interest in the department. No successor named yet.

Charles A Thayer City of Bath Stanley W. Judkins Judkins Thayer

Drawer dividers now on sale for kitchen cutlery

Buyers can now purchase drawer dividers designed to keep kitchen cutlery neatly separated. The essential storage accessory helps prevent blending of utensils and improves drawer organization.

Mitchell School Forms New Parent Teacher Association

A new Mitchell School Parent-Teacher Association was formed at a Monday evening meeting at the South End area. The group separates from the South End P T A, Maine’s oldest PTA, bringing local units to seven and aiming to focus efforts on school activities. The South End PTA plans a future special meeting to decide its own direction as the Bath Council moderator, Rosamond McGuiggan, presided over by-laws and nominating committees. Officers will be elected at the May 7 meeting and installed in May.

Mitchell School South End Parent-Teacher Association Maine Mitchell P. T. A South End P. T. A Washington Street P.T. A Johnson Rosamond McGuiggan Bath Council of Parents and Teachers Oscar O. Marsh Benjamin Zimmerman David Vachon Donald T. Page Charles E Hewitt Hilton F. Libby

Mussenden Named Chairman Of Community Chest Group

William F. Mussenden, editor at Bath Iron Works, was named chairman of the committee to organize a Community Chest, announced by Richard MacLennan of the Bath Area Chamber of Commerce. The subcommittee, part of Civic Affairs, meets April 16 at 7 30 p.m. in the Chamber office to plan a mass meeting. the Industrial Development committee, chaired by Harold L Colbeth Jr., also meets in the Chamber office at 7 30 p.m. with a list of members assisting.

William F. Mussenden Bath Iron Works Corp Richard MacLennan Bath Area Chamber of Commerce Mussenden Bernard Varnum Frederick E. Drake, Jr Hedwidge Rheaume Melvin B. Henderson Stanley R. Hunter Ivan A. Trueworthy Fred Wentworth Ruth Wentworth Dorothy N. Schulten Ralph Stetson Civic Affairs Committee Chamber of Commerce Industrial Development Committee Harold L Colbeth, Jr C. of C

Woman speaker at Cosmopolitan Club on French Morocco

Mrs Mildred Corkum wife of Capt Ellsworth Corkum spoke at the Cosmopolitan club April meeting on A Woman's Viewpoint of French Morocco. She described Rabat living conditions high utility costs and lack of interior amenities while showing slides and native crafts from the region.

Morocco Cosmopolitan Club Mildred Corkum Ellsworth Corkum Brunswick Naval Base Capt. Corkum Corkum Rabat Isabelle Bryant Adam Y. Greenblatt Delmore Gilman Emerton Gross

Methodist Churches Plan Annual Christian Workers School

Delegates from six area Methodist churches met at Pleasant Street church Brunswick to plan the second Christian Workers school at Bath Wesle y church this fall. Sessions run Sept 16 23 30 Oct 7 14 with two 50 minute classes each Sunday at 7 pm led by instructors yet to be contacted.

Brunswick Bath Orr's Island Bailey's Island Brunswick Naval Air Station Pleasant Street Methodist Christian Workers School Wesle Board of Managers, Con

First Baptist Sewing Circle Holds All-Day Session

The Ladies Sewing Circle of the First Baptist church met in an all-day session last Wednesday with good attendance. Quilts were tacked and aprons sewn for the Spring sale on May 11. A covered dish luncheon was served at noon and the business meeting followed in the afternoon led by President Mrs Ora Dauphin.

First Baptist Sewing Circle Ora Dauphin

Wesley Church Women Plan Augusta Trip and Conference

At a Wesley Methodist church Women’s Society of Christian Service meeting on Tuesday evening plans were made for an April 18 visit to Augusta State hospital to sponsor a party. The group also discussed the April 17 Fourth Quarterly Conference with a 6 p.m. supper. Mrs. John Swearingen announced missionary boxes to be brought on May 8. A surprise stork shower honored Mrs. Robert Savage after a silent auction and gifts from about 40 members.

Women’s Society of Christian Service Wesley Methodist Church Augusta Augusta State Hospital Walter Upham John Swearingen Robert Savage Savage Stanley Hunter John Sampson James Knight Kathleen Ashton

Flags sold in Bath campaign boost Memorial Day display

Nearly 200 flags were sold in Bath as part of a Legion Cadets drive. The 188 flag kits include six foot poles and 3 x 5 cotton flags. Merchants also ordered sidewalk units with twelve foot steel poles and eagle tops to be installed next month.

Legion Cadets Bath

Obituary of Lewis Brockway 1882 73 Bath resident dies

Lewis Henry Brockway age 73 of 29 School Street died at home on Wednesday April 4. A Tuscaloosa County Michigan native, he lived in Bath 15 years after stints in Brooklyn and as a U S Maritime Commission inspector in South Portland. Survived by wife Mabel Smith Brockway three daughters and two stepsons. Funeral 2 p m Saturday at Curtis Funeral Home with Oak Grove burial. Friends may call at the funeral home until service.

Lewis Henry Brockway School Street Bath Tuscaloossa County Michigan John Ellen Conger Brockway Brooklyn N. Y U. S. Maritime Commission South Portland Brockway Bath Lodge of Eagles Mabel Smith Brockway Blanche Daniel Labrieville Can Catherine Desmond Howard Fellner Toledo Ernest ©. Smith Woolwich Joseph T. Smith Curtis Funeral Home Oak Grove

Mrs Josephine Piper R N 51 Dies In Bath Memorial Hospital

Mrs Josephine Aderton Piper RN 51 of 3 Bedford Street died at Bath Memorial Hospital on April 4. A Bath resident for 10 years, she was born August 1, 1904 in Bath to Eugene and Jessie Blodgett Aderton. She graduated from Belfast High School and Waldo County Hospital Belfast, later worked there, then returned to Bath where she was employed at the local hospital for 22 years. Survived by two daughters Marian and Sandra Piper both of Bath, two sons Stanley and Eugene Piper of Bath, her parents Mr and Mrs Eugene Aderton of Swanville, one sister Mrs Norman Miller Bath, and two nieces Beverly and Dennalee Miller Bath.

Josephine Aderton Piper Bedford Street Bath Memorial Hospital Belfast Bath Eugene Jessie Blodgett Aderton Waldo County Hospital Marian Sandra Piper Stanley Eugene Piper Eugene Aderton Swanville Siser Norman Miller Beverlynd Dennalee Miller

Funeral service for Lewis H Brockway set for Saturday

Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 PM at Curtis Funeral Home with Rev James L Grant of Grace Episcopal Church officiating. Beavers listed include Ernest Smith Joseph Smith George Conrad Richard Kinigsbury Napoleon Gagnon and Stanley Cothran. Body to be entombed for burial at Oak Grove later in the spring.

Lewis H Brockway Curtis Funeral Home James L. Grant Grace Episcopal Church Beavers Ernest Smith Joseph Smith George Conrad Richard Kinigsbury Napoleon Gagnon Stanley Cothran Oak Grove

Funeral service for Mrs Josephine A Piper held

Funeral services for Mrs Josephine A Piper were held Saturday at 10 30 from Curis Funeral Home. Rev Craig Richards of Central Congregational Church officiated. Bearers were Harry Wilton John Champagne Malcolm Hamilton and Roy Richter. She was entombed at Oak Grove with burial planned for spring at Woodlawn Cemetery Swanville.

Josephine Curis Craig Richards Central Congregational Church

England Remacts Elimination of Third Class Rail Fares

England plans to eliminate the third class passenger arrangements on its railroads, simplifying fare structures and standardizing coach options. The move follows railway modernization aims to streamline travel and reduce passenger confusion across routes.

England

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Bath Red Cross Bath Elks Alice Rideout Beatrice Burns Caroline Thompson Georgetown Horace Lee Roland Peterson Lee Bryn Mawr Hospital Roy Newman William A. Todd Storm Newman Alvah C. Rey William Niss PTA Central Church Ladies’ Aid Boston Massachusetts Star of Bethlehem Troop Girl Scouts Charles A. Thayer New Mitchell School Richard Johnson Mitchell Colbeth James W. Temple Allan Spear Earl Farnham N. C. Smith D. L. Lothrop Herbert R. Lemont Leo King Leon Beal Roger Skillings Clyde Ambrose James C. Steen Milton C. Trott John Allen Progressive Union Carroll Deering Elizabeth Moffatt Ruth Murphy Bernard Knight Gerard Billington Gross Bath Girl Scout Council Joe Bennett Phippsburg Bennett Philippines J. Arthur Burgess Vivian Brown Elvira Birney Kenneth Chubbuck Harold S. Avery Linwood Boardman Woodbury Bailey Delen Bonsey Methodist Christian Workers Helen Shealy Pleasan Street Church Ralph Miller Bailey's Island Methodist Church Dwight Packard Beacon Street Church Shealy CP. Lishness Marc N. King Wesley Church Richard Arnold Ore Bryant Oliver W Bell Carlyle Taber Mare King the Ladies Sewing Circle of First Baptist Church Met In Wscs Legion Cadet Drive Lewis H. Brockway Mrs Josephine Piper Lewis Brockway J. A. Piper
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