South End PTA Remains Active After 42 Years
Maine's oldest PTA unit the South End Parent Teacher Association will continue as an active organized unit officials said. A Mitchell school PTA unit was formed to focus on Mitchell school while South End PTA continues its welfare work in home school and community activities.
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Maine
South End Parent Teacher Association
P.T.A
Mitchell School
South End
Mitchell P. T. A
South End P. T. A
Morse
Augusta
Mitchell
Maine State Military and Naval Children’s Home
Association
Bath Central Council of
P. T. A. Council
Edna M. Coombs
Charles A. Coombs
Two Bath Girls Attending National C A R Convention in Washington
Miss Ellen Low daughter of Mr and Mrs Percy R Low of Granite Street and Miss Anna Lown daughter of Mr and Mrs S Bert Lown of Rose Street depart Portland to represent Maine State Society C A R at the national convention in Washington D C at the Mayflower hotel. They will serve as flag bearer and personal page and will tour the National Cathedral National Cemetery and Mount Vernon with installations for officers. The pair will be the only Maine representatives at the national gathering credited with leadership roles in the Elizabeth Lawrence Society C A R of Bath and will meet with Congressman Robert Hale during the trip.
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Ellen Low
Percy R. Low
Granite Street
Anna Lown
S. Bert Lown
Rose Street
Portland
National Society, Children of the American Revolution
Washington, D. C
Miss Low
Miss Lown
Maine State Society
C.A.R
Mayflower
Morse High
Miss Lonn
Elizabeth Lawrence Society
New York City
Ruth
Earl Thompson
Washington
Mayflower Hotel
National Cathedral
National Cemetery
Mount Vernon
National Society
Dummer Sewall
D.A.R
Robert Hale
Bath
Maine
Teen-Age 4 H Club Plans Style Dress Review
At a meeting at Mrs. Granville Colby home the Teen-Age 4 H club planned the annual Style Dress Review for May. Ribbons from the Topsham fair were awarded, with Ellen Low and Donna Crocker named first prize winners. Attendees included Ellen Low Susan Robinson Nancy Temple Teddy Jenks Collette Beers and Mrs Colby.
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Granville Colby
Quimby Street
Ellen Low
Donna Crocker
Susan Robinson
Nancy Temple
Teddy Jenks
Collette Beers
Colby
Population doubles in about 26 years at 27 percent
A population growing at 27 percent annually will roughly double in 26 years. The rule of 70 suggests 70 divided by the growth rate, here about 2.6 decades for near doubling. The statement reflects continuous compounding intuition.
Jewett to Speak at Kent's Hill Alumni Dinner
Brian M. Jewett of Day's Ferry will be the principal speaker at the Kent's Hill alumni and friends dinner for Greater Portland area. The event is scheduled Saturday at 7 pm at the Portland Country Club. Jewett, Kent's Hill class of 1918, is a Maine entertainer and Maine Elks Association administrator who has produced the Elks Frolic and chaired the Maine Highway Safety Commission since 1955. Headmaster William W. Dunn will discuss current school activities at the dinner.
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Brian M. Jewett
Day's Ferry
Kent's Hill
Portland
Jewett
Kent's Hill '18
Maine
Maine Elks’ Association
Maine Highway Safety Commission
William W. Dunn
Reds Pitching Leads NL With 12 Shutouts In 1955
The Cincinnati Redlegs finished fifth in the National League in 1955 while their pitchers topped the circuit with 12 shutouts. Team staff dominated opposing offenses, showcasing depth across the rotation.
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Cincinnati Redlegs
Miss Renee Hipkins Weds St. John Tracey in Chatham Nuptial Mass
Miss Renee Marie Hipkins daughter of Mr and Mrs Clement C Hipkins of Chatham New Jersey married St John Arthur Tracey lieutenant jg USN son of Mr and Mrs Arthur Tracey of Kittery formerly of this city The ceremony at St Patrick s church followed by a Twin Brook Country Club reception Attendants included maid of honor Lois Hipkins and bridesmaids Eileen Hume Madeleine Glynn Kathleen Hipkins Best man Bernard Tracey Ushers were Clement Hipkins Stanley Morrison and Charles Kershner The couple plan their life together after Tracey s service and education at Villanova University and University of Maine The bride is a Chatham High School and Chestnut Hill College graduate The groom is a Train Academy and Villanova graduate with Woolwich ancestry.
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Renee Marie Hipkins
Clement C. Hipkins
Chatham
N. J
St. (J.g
John Arthur Tracey
U.S.N
Arthur Tracey
Kittery
St. Patrick's Church
John Carr
Twin Brook Country Club
Chatham High School
Chestnut Hill College
Philadelphia
St. Tracey
Train Academy
University of Maine
Villanova University
John Tracey
Woolwich
Mrs Leonard Smith Named County Cancer Crusade Chairman
Mrs Leonard S Smith of West Bath is named Cancer Crusade chairman for Sagadahoc county for 1956. She leads fund raising toward a $140,000 state goal and directs volunteers in an educational outreach on cancer signs and early treatment.
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Leonard S. Smith
West Bath
Cancer Crusade
Sagadahoc County
Maine Cancer Society
American Cancer Society
Two Bath Rainbow Girls to Represent Bath Assembly
Two members of Bath Rainbow Assembly, Judith Legard and Nancy Temple, are chosen for the Grand Choir at the Grand Assembly in Portland on April 21. Local members will gather at the Masonic Temple at noon for bus transport, with one more Bath member to be initiated during the session. They will attend Grace Episcopal church services on April 29 and wear lambskin aprons for the event.
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Bath
Rainbow Assembly
Portland
Judith Legard
Nancy Temple
Masonic Temple
Phyllis Warner
Donna Maxson
Nancy Eseley
Judith Ashe
Betsy Bertrand
Coast Guard retiree honored for long service and awards
Eugene Coleman a retired lighthouse keeper at 591 Mid dle street received two letters of commendation for his 32 years and nine months of Coast Guard service. Frank S. Shea presented the honors from Boston along with the Albert Gallatin award from the Treasury Department.
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Eugene Coleman
Middle Street
U. S. Coast Guard
Frank S. Shea
Boston
Albert Gallatin
U. S. Treasury Department
Adm
R. L. Raney
First Coast Guard
John McGraw’s Giants Won 4,683 Games Under His Management
John McGraw led the New York Giants from late 1902 through 1931, guiding the club to a total of 4,683 victories during his tenure.
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John McGraw
New York Giants
Community Center Installs Free Membership System
The Bath Recreation Commission begins issuing free membership cards to all Bath school students using the Community Center. By Thursday closing, 210 cards were issued, valid until April 1, 1957. The center serves over 125 daily attendees with about 60 Bath residents eating lunch there, closing May 25 for summer.
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Recreation Commission
Bath
Queen for a Day Penny LeVasseur Leaves Bath For California
Penny LeVasseur, seventh grade pupil at Bath Junior High, was honored as Queen for a Day at a farewell party hosted by two seventh grade classes. She will move to California on April 23. Gifts included a crown, carnations, a wand, bracelet, pin, and money. Entertainment featured saxophone selections by Keith Fraser and a play titled California Ho.
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Penny LeVasseur
Bath Junior High School
Granville Colby
Glenn Martin
Penny
California
Mary McLaughlin
Elwynne Kenney
Thomas Perry
Gerald Small
Harry Deering
Richard Shanning
Seanna Guerette
Margaret Wethering
Legion Auxiliary Square Dance Planned at Legion Hall
Members of Smith Tobey Post and American Legion Auxiliary announce a square dance for members and guests at the Legion Hall on April 25. Mrs Francis E McLaughlin was named general chairwoman for events. a cake sale is set for April 20 at Rogers Hardware Store starting 1 p.m. Hostesses were Mrs Donald Perry and Mrs Alice Rideout. next meeting is Wednesday evening April 25.
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Smith-Tobey Post
American Legion Auxiliary
the Legion Hall
Francis E. McLaughlin
Auxiliary
Rogers’ Hardware Store
Donald Perry
Alice Rideout
Engagement announced for Joyce Gray and Roland Emero
The engagement of Joyce Marie Gray to Roland Francis Emero of Gloucester Massachusetts is announced by her parents Mr and Mrs Albert Gray of Phippsburg Maine. Miss Gray is a Morse High School and West Brook Junior College graduate and works in Portland. Mr Emero, a Gloucester High School graduate, will graduate from Bowdoin College in June and is a member of Theta Delta Chi. A June wedding is planned.
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Joyce Marie Gray
Roland Francis Emero
Herbert Emero
Gloucester
Mass
Albert Gray
Phippsburg
Gray
Morse High School
Westbrook Junior College
Addressograph-Multigraph
Portland
Gloucester High School
Emero
Bowdoin College
Theta Delta Chi Fraternity
Duclos-Botham Engaged to Ketchum in Portland
Miss Rosalie M. Duclos of Portland is engaged to John Roger Ketchum of Windham and Portland. The couple plans a Fall wedding. Duclos is a Deering High School graduate and Prudential Insurance employee. Ketchum, Morse High School and Navy veteran, works for B. and K. Builders.
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Eugene L. Duclos
Portland
Rosalie M. Duclos
John Roger Ketchum
John R. Ketchum
Windham
Miss Duclos
Deering High School
Prudential Insurance Co. of America
Morse High School
U. S. Navy
Ketchum
B. & K. Builders
Not So Doggie Richmond Reduces Licenses
Richmond Virginia reports dog licenses in 1955 number about 2,000 fewer than 16,263 in 1952, reflecting a decline in licensed dogs in the city.
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Richmond
Bath Junior High Honor Roll Third Quarter List
The Bath Junior High reports third quarter honor rolls across grades seven eight and nine. Notable high honors include Ralph York Nanda Browne Alan Church Marilyn McCobb and Kenneth Poole with numerous students named for honors in each room and grade.
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Bath Junior High
Bath Junior High School
David Burden
Paula Lessard
Margaret Wetherington
John Nostgll
Wayne Snell
Richard Dauphinee
Kent Higgins
Sharon Milliken
Ralph York
Paula Boudreau
Holly Hutchins
Linda Ames
Charles Cary
Malcolm Cary
Audrey Dingley
Robert Hawkes, Jr
Richard Hart
Douglas Knight
Wayne Robbins
Nanda Browne
Arlington Beal
Marcia Stinchfield
Frank Blake
Alan Church
George Cary
Judith Castner
Barbara Caton
Lena Charpentier
Earle Cooper
Richard Delano
Pattie Dutton
Thomas Flaherty
Colleen Frank
Joan Fogg
Sandra Gross
Carol Hooker
Marilyn McCobb
Nora Lebel
Stephen Lee
Beverly Kingsbury
Toinette Lakin
Linda Leeman
Helena Marco
David Thornton
Kathleen Watson
David Ketchum
Richard Souece
Virginia Stevens
Carl Stinson
Harry C. Stone
Marsh Tellan
Roger Upham
David Watts
Edna White
Thomas York
Judith McIntire
Richard McIntosh
Edna McPhee
Sally Mullaney
Richard Oulton
Gloria Overlock
Teen Age Dance At Huse School Draws Large Crowd
About 200 students from sixth to eighth grades attended Friday’s teen age dance at Huse Memorial School. The event was organized by the Huse PTA with Coombs' orchestra providing music and local officials and families serving as patrons. A May ball is tentatively planned for May 18 with optional dress.
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Huse School
Huse Memorial School
Huse Parent- Teacher Association
Coombs’ Orchestra
George Carlton
Leonard F. Wetherbee
Melvin Comeau
Stanley Hunter
Wallace Gower
William Greene
P.T.A
Margaret Griffith
Ruth Emery
Mrs Morse Relected President Of Central Congregational Fellowship
Mrs Horace P Morse was re elected president of the Women s Fellowship of Central Congregational church at its annual meeting held last week at the parsonage hosted by Mrs Craig Richards. Mrs Marius Page was re elected vice president and Miss Eleanor Ferguson became secretary treasurer.
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Horace P. Morse
Women's Fellowship of
Central Congregational Church
Craig Richards
Marius Page
Eleanor Ferguson
Hospital Auxiliary Hears Last Week's Meeting
Bath Memorial Hospital Auxiliary held its executive board meeting led by president Mrs. Bowen Torrey. officers and committee chairs reported volunteer hours donations, sewing output, gift shop sales, and plans for Hospital Day tea on May 12 with Florence Nightingale observance. Shenandoah plates arriving soon to benefit the hospital fund.
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Bowen Torrey
Bath Memorial Hospital
Howard W. Mayo
Charles B. Doyle
Lawrence Katz
Downcan McInnes
Clearing House
Arthur W. King
Cozy Corner
Charles H. Cahill
Fred Rose
Courtney Stover
Ladies Aid of
The
First Baptist Church
West Bath
William D. Hill
Shenandoah
England
Gillies
Dean Shaw
Hospital Fund
Grace Church School to Join Diocese Ceremony at St Luke’s
Grace Episcopal church school will join other churches in the Diocese at St Luke's Cathedral Portland Sunday at five for a solemn ceremony. Lent mite boxes will be offered at the altar then refreshments in the Guild room. Grace school members should meet at Grace at three for car assignments.
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Grace Episcopal Church School
St. Luke’s Cathedral
Portland
Grace Church School
Grace Church
Milton Savage
James L. Grant
Albert McMann
Stork Shower Honors Mrs James Rockefeller at North Bath
Mrs James Rockefeller was guest of honor at a surprise shower hosted by Mrs Calvin Wing and Mrs Ches ter Wright at Wing's North Bath home. Gifts were given, refreshments served, and a pink and white shower cake featured. Attendees included Mrs Philip Tardiff Miss Mary Lou Tardiff Mrs James Wing Mrs Hollis Leeman Mrs Roland Leeman Mrs James K Rockefeller Mrs John Rockefeller Mrs Thelma Sukeforth Miss Gail Sukeforth Mrs Earl Haines Jr Mrs Robert King Jr Mrs Roy Lutz Jr and Miss Nancy Thurston. The note ends with income tax figures for Delaware at about sixty thousand dollars per square mile.
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James Rockefeller
Calvin Wing
Chester Wright
Lost cat missing in Parker Head with reward offered
Lost cat described as part Angora, seen in Parker Head since March 24. Liberal reward offered to finder by Mrs. Bassett.
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Black Cat
Angora
Parker Head
Bassett
Bowdoinham notices include graduation plans and community updates
Bowdoinham graduates named for grade six through eight events with valedictory and prize speaking. Arvard Fountain to U S Air Corps. Cub Scout Pack 59 skits and officer pins. Bowdoinham Fire Department officers elected. engagements, union meeting, dental hygiene work, and numerous personal items from area residents and visitors.
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Harold Dunn
Elizabeth Enman
Earle Zachau
Barbara Uhle
Elaine Lamoreau
Will
Glenna Connors
Irma Douglas
Charlene Messer
Raylene McPherson
Franklin K. Jack
Judy Dodge
Elaine Merrill
Arvard Fountain
Effie McLain
U.S. Air Corps
Ralph Flagg
John
Phillips
Carolyn Reneau
Helen Page
Boston
Richard
William Hollingshead
Thomas Wyman
Tharon Bowley, Jr
Erland Darling
Brunswick
Conrad Lebeaudaise
Pejepscot
Clayton Hutchins
Linda
Barry
David
Dens
Cubs
Vernon Tourtelette
Ronald Snow
Kenneth Noble
Robert Gerow
Dana Kuta
Peter Ignatovish
David Sedgley
Forest Fides, Jr
Philip Baker
Alton Wilson
Marshall Dunn
Robert Temple
Earle Temple
Stephen Jewell
Lance Blodgett
Marshall Hyde
Bowdoinham Fire Department
E. Andrew Peterson
Linwood Rideout
Alcide Dionne
George Ackley
Charles Hackett
Cleveland Curtis
Josephine Valentine
Nancy
Ralph Bard
Leon Bard
Lisbon Falls
Bard
Lisbon Falls High School
M.V.T.I
Portland
Richmond Corner Grange
Merrymeeting Grange
Miss Linscott
State Department
Mabel Curtis
Bertha Curtis
Richmond
Pearl
Gladys
Doris Raymond
Berlin
N. H
William Raymond
Ralph Purington
Sharon
Dennis
Torrington
Conn
Jacob Barter
Lynnwood
Funeral services for Mrs. Sarah Small in Bowdoinham
Funeral services were held Monday afternoon for Mrs. Sarah Small 85 widow of Frank Small at Brackett Funeral Home Bowdoinham. Born in Chelsea Mass she was daughter of Louisa and Jonathan Brooks and lived much of her life in Bowdoinham. Survivors include three daughters Mrs. George Brown Beverly Mass Mrs. Arthur Carr Beverly Mass and Mrs. Erland Rogers Bowdoinham a son Roland Small Quincy Mass a sister Miss Mary Brooks Chelsea Mass and several grandchildren and great grandchildren. The service was led by Rev. Gerald Sweetman United Baptist Tops ham with committal at Bay View Cemetery Bowdoinham. Six grandsons Donald Phillip Robert Carr Russell Rogers George Brown Jr Roy Edgecomb attended from out of town. Readers listed visitors from Chelsea Beverly Wenham Salem Melrose Peabody Mass.
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Sarah Small
Frank Small
Brackett Funeral Home
Brunswick
Small
Chelysea
Mass
Louisa
Jonathan Brooks
Bowdeinham
George Brown
Bowdoinham
Arthur Cart
Beverly
Erland Rogers
Bowdoin
Roland Small
Quincy
Mary Brooks
Chelsea
Gerald Sweetman
United Baptist Church of
Topsham
Bay View Cemetery
Beavers
Donald
Phillip
Robert Carr
Russell Rogers
Roy Edgecomb
Arthur Carr
Donald Carr
Philip Carr
Kenneth Butterworth
Wenham
Salem
Harold Locke
Melrose
Arthur Woods
Peabody
Irritable night worker note sparks tense standoff in Seattle
In Seattle a front door sign reads Irritable night worker Disturb at own risk on Robert N. MacDonald. Tony Silvaggio, a salesman, counters with a note proclaiming I’m small and easy-going myself Can I call on you again sometime.
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Seattle
Wash
Robert N. MacDonald
Tony Silvaggio
MacDonald
Tropical disease delayed white settlement in Africa
A historical account notes tropical fever and illness hindered early European or settler movements toward inland Africa, causing prolonged delays in establishing steady colonial or commercial outposts and settlements.
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Africa
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