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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1955
Page
6
Richmonds first health conferences on infants and children were held at the Methodist parish hall. Immunization shots, vaccinations and physical examinations were given. Numerous local groups and individuals attended events and discussions on health, defense, youth activities, and community service.
The Cosmopolitan Garden Club met Monday at 1 30 P M in the Bath clubhouse. Mrs Albert Whitney presided at the two o clock business session. Reports were approved. Mrs Roscoe P McFadden urged painting Bath railroad bridges and members were asked to contact authorities. A film from Maine State Highway Commission is planned for April 25 after the business meeting with a Bath Garden Club invitation extended to join at 2 30 P M.
Members of the Southern Maine Chapter of the National Association of Cost Accountants will tour the New England Telephone and Telegraph Co. on Forest Avenue in Portland at 2 p m on Wednesday. Guides will lead them through the Traffic Office, Accounting Department, Business Office, and Dial Equipment room with talks on each unit, plus a look at the companys emergency power room. The visit is organized by Clifford Abbott with Dana Jordan assisting. it is the second such event this year.
Patricia Jeanne Bailey and Lawrence Ronald Edwards Jr are engaged. Bailey is a Morse High School senior employed at a local theater. Edwards is a Maine Vocational Technical Institute student and former Island Falls High School graduate with three years Army service. A June wedding is planned.
Halloween traces its origins to ancient druidic festivals with rituals marking seasonal change. Historic accounts indicate Celtic communities observed these days to honor deities, ward off spirits, and celebrate harvest cycles across parts of Britain and Ireland.
Easter morning at First Baptist drew strong attendance as Warren Harris preached on the Resurrection affirming Christ as the way and savior. The issue records memorial lilies, visiting out of town guests, a long-ago church program, a grass fire on the Georgetown road, and upcoming events at Central School and local clubs with numerous local residents noted.
Local residents and visitors frequent the Bath Robinhood Five Islands Sequinland and Georgetown area over Easter weekend and beyond. Notables include Edward C. Clarey, Vernon E. Gray, Roland Peterson, Lauretta M. Jones, Carroll Powers, Ruth Eaton Shaw, Beatrice Bouton and Wood land High School staff. Visits span Robinhood Bath Five Islands Georgetown and nearby towns with meals and gatherings at Williams Laskey Newman and Todd households.
Junior Hospital League met Tuesday evening at Green street home of Mrs. C Arthur Mayo Jr. Dessert and coffee preceded the business session. A Coffee profit was reported, benefiting Memorial hospital, with proceeds from League functions funding needs. The final meeting is planned for late May and the next regular session set for May 10 at Mrs. Higgett’s Phippsburg Center home. Members present include Mrs. Bussey, Mrs. Shaw, and many others.
The Women’s Christian Temperance Union announced an all day institute at Miss Mae Besan’s home on April 26 with members urged to bring lunches. Sagadahoc county convention set for West Bowdoin church on May 17. Rosamond McGuiggan reported on Youth Temperance Council aims and camping program for this summer. President Gladys Farley spoke on Loyal Temperance Legion work.
Easter at Five Islands featured a 6 30 sunrise service led by the Senior Young Peoples group with choral readings and solos by local singers. Afternoon and evening programs included a male chorus, Easter cantata, and a pastor's message. Community events spanned Bible class meetings, 4 H club activities, visitors, and local social notes.
Miss Jeanette Pitkin president of the Maine Chapter of the American Physical Therapy Association was chosen at the chapter meeting in Portland. A Manchester Conn native, she trained at Harvard Medical School and joined Hyde Memorial Rehabilitation Hospital in September 1947 after work at a Mississippi polio center. Bath Chapter Order of Demolay to meet Thursday at 7 30 in Masonic temple.
The United Baptist Convention of Maine will hold its annual meeting in Bath from June 6 through 9. Rev. Charles R. Sims announced the event, noting last Bath gathering was 1941 with 1009 attendees. Leaders from the American Baptist Convention will speak. Sessions occur at First Baptist Corliss Street Baptist Winter Street Congregational and Masonic Temple. Meals and overnight lodging are being arranged for delegates and visitors.
The First Baptist Church Co-Workers class met at Esther Sullivan’s Front Street home with strong attendance. Miss Evelyn Sotheard led songs and the Bible devotion. reports were read showing 123 calls for March. Contributions of 10 for Missionary Love Gift and additional family donation were approved. Next meeting set for May 10 at Florence Woodside’s Winter Street home with assigned committees and a quiz driven program led by Bernice Oliver and Grace Mitchell.
Edward N. Bowker of Kittery recalls Bath childhood friends and the 1893 Chew the Rag Club, noting he is now the last survivor after Frank M. Stinson’s death. He also outlines being the final survivor among Bath men who joined the 1898 Maine Volunteer Infantry for the Spanish American War and the old Marsh Street hose wagon crew of 1899 led by Captain Pete Stinson.
Kansas City manager Lou Boudreau told traveling writers he was not doing anything wrong as spring training opened at Connie Mack Field in West Palm Beach Florida. He noted the group included 12 rookies from a prior camp at Sanford Rainbow Natural Bridge Utah, and described the 278 foot arch span and a 309 foot height overlooking the Capitol.
The Philathea Class of Corliss Street Baptist Church met in the vestry with Mrs. Amanda King presiding. Officers were re elected and a calendar of meetings announced along with a program of readings, music, and baby-picture identification games.
Grace Episcopal church school will join with other churches in the diocese in a service at St Luke's Cathedral in Portland on Sunday afternoon April 17 at five o'clock. The Lenten mite boxes will be presented at the altar and refreshments follow in the Guild room at no cost. A large Bath delegation is hoped for. the church school must arrive Grace church Sunday at three for car assignments.
The Colonial Club will host Sports Night at 7 30 pm Monday in the Front Street club rooms with a lineup of guests including Raymond Garland NY Yankee scout Deacon Danny McFarden Bowdoin coach John Cuddeback Colby coach Gene Hunter Morse coach Dr Francis A Winchenbach master of ceremonies and others from Morse and Bowdoin faculties. The event will screen footage from the National Invitational Basketball Championship and offer refreshments. Ladies Aid of Central Church meets Thursday at 2 pm at the parish house with Mrs James T Bonney and Mrs Eugene Sprague as hostesses followed by an auction of knick knacks.
Vincent Carver Nichols 62 of 40 Lemont street died suddenly at Memorial hospital after a brief illness. Born March 17 1893 in Buffalo New York he moved to Bath in 1918 and worked 25 years at Bath Iron Works electric department. He served in World War I and was active in Old Timers Club BIW Fire Department and Lincoln Lodge. He is survived by wife Eleanor Denham Nichols and cousins. Funeral Friday at Curtis Funeral Home with burial in Oak Grove.
Norris H. Wilson, 76, retired machinist, died suddenly Tuesday at his Route 1 Woolwich home. Found in the woodshed by a neighbor girl, death ruled natural causes by Medical Examiner Joseph I. Smith. Survived by two nieces Alice W. Small and Hazel Salsbury. Funeral 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Leslie C. Shumway funeral home. entombment later.
Death notice for Charles F Wight 78 of St Petersburg Florida longtime farm former Monmouth resident. Survived by Emma Copeland Wight wife and daughter Mrs George Ames of Woolwich. They lived at 3154 21st Street North St Petersburg and he belonged to the Three Quarter Century Club and All States Grange.
Funeral services for Mrs Celia M Brown were held at Beth Israel Synagogue at 10 20 am with Abraham Kramer presiding. The remains were moved to Auburn for a second service at Beth Abraham Chapel with Rabbi Louis Zedanowitz officiating. Pallbearers named were Louis Petlock Morris Petlock Abraham Kramer Morris Povich Abraham Greenblatt and Samuel Levin of Bath. Burial followed in the Beth Abraham Cemetery family lot in Auburn.
Funeral services for Frank Minott Stinson were held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Curtis Funeral Home with Rev Oliver Wo Bell officiating. Bearers were Robert Small Willis Hall Edward Bowker and Donald Lill. Burial was in Oak Grove.
The Pittsburgh Railways Co said it was shocked by many commuters who rode its trolleys only a few blocks in the business district. A checkup showed many entered and left by the side doors. Now the company keeps the side doors closed in the business district. Passengers pay as they enter.
Police in California pursue a burglar case after items were stolen from a warehouse. Investigators say the suspect used a stealthy method to enter the premises and remove merchandise, triggering a statewide search. Evidence at the scene and witness statements guide the ongoing investigation.
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