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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 12, 1956

Page

4

Morse High senior to compete for Maine governor's trophy

Richard Mosier Morse High School senior winner in the vocational machinist division of the Future Apprentice Competition will travel to Augusta Friday to face eight peers from across Maine for the governor's trophy as Maine's 1956 Future Apprentice. He will be accompanied by Linwood Abbott Morse machine shop instructor.

Richard Mosier Morse Augusta Maine Mosier Harvey Mosier Westport Island Linwood Abbott

Drake couple arrives to visit Berwyn mother

Mr and Mrs William P Drake of Berwyn Pa arrived Thursday to spend the weekend with Mr Drake s mother Mrs Frederick E Drake at her home on Washington street.

William P. Drake Berwyn, Pa Mr. Drake Frederick E. Drake Washington Street

Hannaford President Honored for 50 Years in Food Industry

Stewart M. Taylor, president of Hannaford Bros Co of Portland, was honored at a dinner at Parker House Roof in Boston by Grocery Manufacturers Representatives of New England marking his 50th year in the food industry. He is a brother of John N. Taylor of 305 Washington Street. Mrs Sadie Oliver of 14 Winter Street is a patient at Memorial Hospital.

Stewart M. Taylor Hannaford Bros., Co Portland Parker House Boston New England Mr. Taylor John N. Taylor Washington Street Sadie Oliver Winter Street Memorial Hospital

Obituary Notice for Douglas Urquhart of Camden

Douglas Urquhart of Camden died last weekend. He is survived by his mother Mrs Ann Minott of Court Street. The Camden Herald notes the family announcement.

Douglas Urquhart Camden Ann Minott Court Street Urquhart Camden Herald

First Lt Frances Marks Named To 68th Bomber Squadron

First Lt Frances Marks of the U S Air Force Nursing Corps, stationed at Lake Charles Louisiana, is assigned for duty with the 68th Bomber Squadron. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs W Perey Marks of 370 Front Street. Marks flew Friday to California for a three day visit with friends in Los Angeles and Santa Barbara.

Frances Marks U. S. Air Force Nursing Corps Lake Charles W Perey Marks Front Street Marks California Los Angeles Santa Barbara

Skilling Couple Return From Palm Beach Motor Trip

Mr and Mrs Roger D Skillings of 955 Washington Street returned Thursday from a month long motor trip to Palm Beach Florida, detailing their travel and experiences during the journey.

Roger D. Skillings Washington Street Palm Beach Fla

Bath area residents receive hospital updates and visits

Mrs Barbara Thompson of 477 Middle Street is a surgical patient at Bath Memorial hospital and would be glad to receive cards from friends Paula Graffam daughter of Mr and Mrs Paul Graffam of 79 High Street is a medical patient at Bath Memorial hospital Miss Eleanor Marks daughter of Mr and Mrs W Percy Marks of 370 Front Street, who is currently on the nursing staff at Massachusetts General hospital has accepted a position for the Summer months at Cape Cod hospital Hyannis Mass Mrs Linwood Groves of 2 Beacon Street is a surgical patient at Mr and Mrs Lawrence E Wold and daughter Diane have returned to the University of Maine in Orono after spending a week's vacation with Mrs Wolds parents Mr and Mrs George E Sargent at their home on Middle Street Pascal C Harper of Miami Fla a former Bath resident arrived Friday night for a visit with his son Joseph Harper and friends here Mr Harper who owns Universal Builders in Miami and Hialeah was accompanied by another son Milton and they are residing at the Sidgwick while in this city This marks Mr Harpers first visit to Bath since 1947.

John McInnes Portland Duncan McInnes Pearl Street McInnes Washington Street Robert E. Wagner C.W.O Ralph Mawyer Arlington Louise Toussaint L. G. Toussaint Fort Kent Florida Maralyn Laverdiere Arthur Laverdiere Skowhegan Miss Laverdiere R. Clinton McFadden North Street Miss Toussaint Mt. Merci Academy Waterville Bath Toussaint Paul Hyde Memorial Home Elizabeth Carey St. Joseph's College West Hartford Conn Atty John P. Carey High Street Barbara Thompson Middle Street Bath Memorial Hospital Paula Graffam Paul Graffam Eleanor Marks W. Percy Marks Front Street Massachusetts General Hospital Cape Cod Hospital Hyannis Mass Lawrence E Wold Diane University of Maine In Orono Pascal C. Harper Miami Fla Joseph Harper Mr. Harper Universal Builders Hialeah Milton Sidgwick Sumner Sewall West Grosse Point Mich Albert Mackey St. Louis Robert Charles Phoenix Ariz Texas Sea Island Walter Edge, Jr Thomasville

Miss Legard Weds Harvey Bennett In New Jerusalem Ceremony

Miss Rena Elaine Legard daughter of former representative and Mrs Legard of Apple Grove avenue became the bride of Harvey Clint Bennett U S Air Force son of Mrs Walter W Foster of Lathrop California and the late Clint W Bennett Saturday afternoon The Rev Louis A Dole performed the double ring ceremony at 3 p m in the Church of the New Jerusalem followed by a reception at the American Legion hall The bride wore a chantilly lace gown with a full train and a fingertip veil She carried white gladioli The bridal party wore pastel gowns and carried gladioli bouquets The groom and ushers in U S Air Force uniforms stood at the ceremony Guests included out of town relatives and the couple plan to reside at 49 Heath Lane The bride a Morse High School graduate works for New England Tel and Tel Co and has been active in local youth groups The groom is stationed at Brunswick Naval Air Base and attended Modesto Junior College prior to enlistment The wedding featured music by the church organist and solos by the bride’s sister Many guests traveled from California and Maine to attend.

Rena Elaine Legard Forrest É. Legard 15Aple Grove Avenue Harvey Clint Bennett U. S. Air Force Walter W. Foster Lathrop Calif Clint W. Bennett Louis A. Dole Church of the New Jerusalem American Legion Hall Gretchen Trott Judith Trott Lita Wilson Miss Trott Miss Wilson Brunswick Naval Air Base Freida Gaudette Barbara Urquhart Judith Costain Kateri Costain Charles Shepard, Jr Judith Legard Frances Green Heath Lane Morse High School New England Tel. & Tel. Co Bath Rainbow Assembly Manteca High School Manteca Bennett Modesto Junior College Modesto

Sub-Area small arms hopeful Condon in German competition

Herbert R. Condon 22 son of Mr and Mrs Halbert Condon 105% Court Street took part in the Pirmasens Sub-Area small arms competition in Germany aiming for a place on the area rifle team. Sergeant Condon of the 527th Replacement Company entered the Army in 1950 and arrived in Europe in April 1954 with his wife Eva. He attended Morse High School.

Herbert R. Condon Halbert Condon Court Street Pirmasens Germany Western Area Command Army Condon 527Th Europe Eva Morse High School

Miss Malvina Vachon Returns From Florida Visit

Miss Malvina Vachon resumes duties at Sumner Sewall's office after a two week trip to Florida staying with sister Mrs Elizabeth Bourne in Coral Gables and visiting Miami.

Malvina Vachon Weeks Street Florida Elizabeth Bourne Coral Gables Miami Miss Vachon Sumner Sewall

Audrey Hill to Wed William B Kennison in Summer

Engagement announced between Miss Audrey Hill and William B Kennison son of Mr and Mrs Ralph G Kennison of Manchester. Miss Hill directs Occupational Therapy at Augusta State Hospital and is a Lasell Boston School graduate. Kennison, a 1951 Maine graduate, works as an engineer for General Electric at Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory.

Audrey Hill William B. Kennison Ralph G. Kennison Manchester W. Dayton Hill Miss Hill Lasell Junior College Boston School of Occupational Therapy Tufts College Augusta State Hospital University of Maine Kennison Babhbon Works Corp General Electric Co Knolls Atomic

Bath Cheerleaders Receive Charm Necklaces at Morse Program

Over 400 guests attended the Morse event as Bath fans supported the team all season. Captain Eddie Marchetti thanked supporters and presented gifts to Coaches Hunter and Robert Clunie. A purse was given to Coach Hunter, and films of the Morse games in the New England tourney were shown to close the evening.

Douglas Morse Eddie Marchetti Bath Hunter Robert Clunie Conley New England

Visiting officers night honors Beulah lodge guests

Mrs. Gladys Kidder of Queen Esther Rebekah Lodge served as guest treasurer substituting for Mrs. Pearl Reed at the visiting officers night of Beulah lodge of Richmond last week. Attending from Bath were Ellery Kidder Noble Grand Helen Gagnon Athana Gillespie Lois Knight Mabel Williams and Caroline Thompson.

Gladys Kidder Queen Esther Rebekah Lodge 1.C.C.F Pearl Reed Beulah Lodge Richmond Bath Ellery Kidder Noble Helen Gagnon Athana Gillespie Lois Knight Mabel Williams Caroline Thompson

Bath native Trott returns to city on business

Mrs. John Shaw of 164 Oak Street remains a patient at Memorial hospital after a fall that fractured her right arm. Raymond H. Trott of Providence, Rhode Island, a Bath High School and Dartmouth College alumnus, was in town on business. His sister now occupies 982 High Street. Mr. Trott is a leading figure in Providence and part of the New England council.

John Shaw Oak Street Memorial Hospital Raymond H. Trott Providence R. I Bath Old Bath High School Dartmouth College High Street Charles M. Tubbs Trott

Manpower Inc An Idea That Worked Out Well

HAL BOYLE profiles Elmer Winter and Aaron Scheinfeld who founded Manpower Inc after a last minute need for a typist in 1948. The Milwaukee lawyers built a nationwide labor pool supplying trained staff for diverse tasks while avoiding babysitting. They also launched Salespower Inc to market products for small firms, hinting at ongoing growth potential.

Hal Boyle New York Milwaukee Elmer Winter Aaron Scheinfeld Elmer Manpower, Inc Winter Wall Street

Curtis String Quartet at Bowdoin on April 16

The Curtis String Quartet will make its 26th annual Bowdoin appearance on Monday April 16 at 8 15 p m in Pickard Theater Memorial Hall. Admission is free and Professor Frederic E T Tillotson will join the quartet in the Cesar Franck Piano Quintet as part of the concert program.

Curtis String Quartet Bowdoin College Pickard Theater Memorial Hall Frederic E. T. Tillotson Tillotson Cesar Franck

Bath Retired Teachers To Attend Reception Saturday

Members of the Bath Branch of the Maine Association of Retired Teachers will attend a reception for Miss Amy Philips of Waterville, president of the Maine Association, on Saturday, April 14. The afternoon event runs from 2 to 5 p m at Emanuel Church with honored teachers from across the state expected to attend.

Bath Maine Association of Retired Teachers Amy Philipps Waterville Maine Association Pril Emanuel Presae Fe Ee Ae En Wit Onore Ak Bea

Bath Recreation Commission Budget Report 1956 57

Bath Recreation Commission publishes a detailed breakdown of proposed 1956 57 expenditures totaling 13 854 for recreation programs. The summer and community centers plan personnel, supplies, and transport while maintaining fixed liabilities and requiring additional funds from events and sales to cover deficits.

Bath Recreation Commission the Times The Recreation Commission Recreation Department Renton

Allan Ramsay Honored For Birthday By Les Camerades Musicaux

Allan H Ramsay founder and director of Bath's Les Camerades Musicaus received a surprise tribute at his Oak Street home. The party honored his birthday and his long service to the group known for high musical standards with Forsay and other members attending.

Allan Ramsay Les Camerades Musicaux Allan H. Ramsay Bath Les Camarades Musicaux Oak Street Ramsay Activies Les Camarades Musicaus

Morse High Physics Class Tours Telephone Office

Morse High School physics students toured the New England Tel and Tel central office on High Street last Wednesday led by instructor Donald Buckley. Two groups were guided by switch men Gerald Rioux of Bath and Owen Williams of West Bath and included participants John Champagne Maynard Maddocks Everett Hathorn Richard McLiman Jr David Potter Lance Ryeake Soata Arthur Raymond Des Allen Walter Upham Paul Cone.

Morse High School New England Tel. & Tel. Co High Street Donald Buckley Telephone Company Gerald Rioux Bath Qwen Williams West Bath John Champagne Maynard Maddocks Everett Hathorn Richard McIman, Jr David Potter Lancersne Ryeake Soata Arthur Man Raymond Es Allen Walter Upham Paul Cone

Mrs Mildred Walker Heads Free Will Workers Club

Mrs Mildred Walker was elected president of the Free Will Workers of Corliss Street Baptist Church at a meeting held at her Highland street home last Wednesday. New officers for the year include Mrs Alice Strube as vice president Mrs Harold Allen as secretary and Mrs Lillian Plant as treasurer. Plans were discussed for May Fellowship Day sponsored by the Bath Council of Omea and activities for the University of Life sponsored by the Greater Bath Council of Churches.

Mildred Walker Free Will Workers of Corliss Street Baptist Church Highland Street Alice Strube Harold Allen Lillian Plant Bath Council of Chomea University of Life Greater Bath

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