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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 19, 1956

Page

6

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Africa

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