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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 21, 1960

Page

3

Wiscasset Pine Cone and Civic Plans Highlight April Meetings

Wiscasset Pine Cone Rebekah lodge met April 14 with P N G presiding. Donations were made to the Cancer Fund and Friendship Bookshelf. Invitations from Vesper and Good Luck Rebekah lodges to attend inspections and guest officer service were noted. Planning for Guest Officers and Friendship night set for April 28. Planning Board discussed sewer financing and town meeting borrowing options. Fire department, senior class trip, and district meetings also covered with multiple attendees and upcoming events.

Woolwich Fire Chiefs Elected at Village Meeting

South Woolwich Volunteer Fire Company chose Allen Noble as chief succeeding George Gavett who declined another term. Gerald Creamer named first assistant chief and Bernard Bailey second assistant. Other officers include Herbert McIntire engineer, Mrs. Kenneth Gove secretary, Kenneth Gove treasurer. May meeting hostesses named. Sunshine Club and Woolwich Grange events scheduled. community notices and numerous personal items follow.

South Woolwich Volunteer Fire Company Allen Noble George Gavett Gerald Creamer Bernard Bailey Herbert McIntire Kenneth Gove Ways and Stanley Aitken Charles Christenson Sunshine Club Roland Bailey Mountain Road Woolwich Grange Grange Wiscasset Moatsweag Road Harvey Chubbuck Portland Chubbuck Fred Spinney Popham Beach Maine Medical Center Judith McIntire Thomas College Waterville Charles Presley Nequasset Carroll Jones Albert Garland Arthur, Jr Kittery Burton Wing Linda Susanna Richard Michael West Bath Clyde Bailey George Wright Road Montsweag Road John Bailey Jeffrey Debora Westport Kenneth Bailey Kenneth Robert Hollis Bailey Irene Libby East Brunswick Paul de Vore Woolwich Donnalee Miller Bath Morse High School Ossian Dodge Meadow Road George Wright Bowdoinham Merry‘neeting Grange Richmond Corner Progressive Grange Burton Bailey Suzanne Sandra Sherrill Westbrook David Jerome Andrew Fernald Bailey Janet J. Sumner Lyle J. G. Bailey Henry Webber Stephen Woolwich Center Hanson Mass Merle Jameson Middle Road East Boothbay Cindy Auta Marie Randall Stephen Sidebotham George George Carpenter Troy N. Y Edward Belanger Herbert Perry Brunswick Harvey Jesse Peter Susan David Barter William Stevens West Bath Grange Millard Hanson Marion Hanson Stephen Hunnewell J. Vinal Hunnewell Montsweag Woolwich Central School Henry Seegars Cathy Jean de Vore Mountain

T. W. Hyde Auxiliary Meeting on Tuesday Evening

T. W. Hyde Auxiliary met Tuesday at the G A R hall on Middle street. An invitation from Oakland auxiliary to attend guest officers night on Friday. Members plan to attend reception for national president Beatrice Riggs of California April 25 at Bosworth Hall Portland. Report on Saturday's rummage sale. Laura Greenleaf Woolwich won Pot of Gold. Next meeting May 3 with rehearsal for Rockland convention. Frances Warner in charge of refreshments.

T. W. Hyde G. A. R. Hall Middle Street Oakland Beatrice Riggs California Bosworth Hall Portland Laura Greenleaf Woolwich Frances Warner

Daughters Of Isabella Social Meeting Plans Meal

Sacred Heart Circle Daughters of Isabella held a social meeting at the K of C hall Middle Street. Miss Sophie McPherson chaired the planning committee with several members. The group scheduled a spaghetti supper for May 10 from 5 to 7 PM at the hall, with Mrs Vivian Kronstrand and Mrs Annie Wilson co chairmen. Rev John E Bellefontaine attended as a guest. Next meeting is May 3.

Sacred Heart Circle Daughters of Isabella K. of C. Hall Middle Street Sophie McPherson Annie Wilson Mary Gaudreau Helen Thibodeau Eva Henderson Hannah Curran Margaret Flaherty Ellen O’connor Eleanor Rouillard Julia Donnell

County Republican Women To Meet Here Thursday

The Sagadahoc County Women s Republican club will meet Thursday at 7 30 p m at the local church parish house. Discussions include revising by laws to match the State Federation and plans for a Candidate s Night before the June primaries. President Mrs Converse G Fenn urges all members to attend. refreshments supervised by Mrs Edward J McMann.

Sagadahoc County Republican Club Fional Church State Federation of Republican Women Converse G. Fenn Edward J. McMann

Easter Program Held by Day's Ferry Sunday School

The Day's Ferry Congregational church Sunday school presented an Easter service at 9 45 with the theme What Easter Means to Us Mrs Ralph Durgan president led the program with all classes Kindergarten through Youth group taking part Mrs Walter Sleeper was organist Each child and teacher received a plant donated by Mr and Mrs Carlton Day Reed Sr

Day

Four-Year-Old Bitten by Dog on Drayton Road

Four-year-old Clyde Alexander was treated at Memorial Hospital after a dog bite on Drayton Road. He sustained a severe leg cut requiring stitches and was expected to stay overnight. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Clyde Alexander of 50 Heath Lane.

Clyde Alexander Memorial Hospital Drayton Road Clyde Heath Lane

Mrs Annie Johansen Listed As Patient At Bath Memorial Hospital

Mrs Annie Johansen of 310 High Street is recorded as a medical patient at Bath Memorial Hospital. The notice indicates her stay and basic contact details within the hospital admission records.

Annie Johansen High Street Bath Memorial Hospital

Card of Thanks for bereavement and memorial gifts

Neighbors and friends are thanked for sympathy after our bereavement and for kindness shown over the past months. Gratitude extended to those who donated to the Maine Cancer Society in memory of Winona. Turner Gregorie Janet Gregorie Mrs. Ruth Sarkis Harold W. Leavitt Clyde H. Leavitt Mrs. Walter Sherman

Maine Cancer Society Winona Turner Gregorie Janet Gregorie Ruth Sarkis Harold W. Leavitt Clyde H. Leavitt Walter Sherman

Arrowsic Fire Dept Auxiliary to Hold Food Sale and Dance

Arrowsic ladies auxiliary sponsors a food sale on April 22 at 10 a m at Rogers Hardware Bath and a square dance at Arrowsic town hall April 23 at 8 p m with Mel Howe calling and providing music Refreshments available.

Rogers Hardware Store Bath Arrowsic Town Hall Mel Howe Rothwell Frances John Mark Saugus Mass Saco Karl Rosenwald Perley Ater Roland Peterson Parvez Chahbazi Edgar Fehlau Lewiston Leo Radzwill Natick George Stafford Lee Earl Baldwin Nobleboro

Awards Presented At Meeting Of Scout Troop 55

Scout Troop 55 met at Winter Street Congregational Church parish house where Philip Wilkerson earned his Tenderfoot badge, James Pearson received a second class patch, and several Scouts gained warrant officer certificates including Bion Ainsworth scribe Henry Thorpe chaplain Stephen Brewer quartermaster and Frederick Robie the librarian. Royden Haines received the troop first class signalman uniform under Peter Phinney. Seven Scouts are ready for Board of Review as First Class. A cookout was announced for Saturday with final details to air on local radio Friday. Committeemen Fredrik W Robie C Arthur Mayo Jr and Robert Brewer assisted during a formal opening led by Peter Phinney.

Philip Wilkerson Winter Street Congregational Church Wilkerson James Pearson Bion Ainsworth Henry Thorpe Stephen Brewer Frederick Robie Royden Haines George Peter Phinney Board of Review Fredrik W. Robie C. Arthur Mayo, Jr Robert Brewer

Xi Beta Chapter Plans Rummage Sale and Convention

Xi Beta Chapter Beta Sigma Phi organized a joint rummage sale with Theta Chapter to fund their annual Morse High scholarship for a deserving graduate. Mrs. Andrew Flaherty Jr. chairs the sale set for May 7. Portsmouth Chapter will host the New England convention June 25 and 26 at Wentworth By The Sea.

Xi Beta Chapter Beta Sigma Phi Washington Street Russell Turcotte Theta Chapter Morse High Andrew Flaherty, Jr Xi_ Beta Chapter Portsmouth N. H New England John A. Greene, Jr Helen Hayes George Larrabee, Jr Paul Lemont Richard Raven William Rogers Albert Desmond

Tribute to Mrs. Alice Smith at West Bath Grange

At the West Bath Grange meeting on Monday evening Alice Smith received a tribute for her long music and theatre career. Her granddaughter Donna Smith sang three solos, and family members attended including Leonard and Graydon Smith and their wives. Trooper Herman Boudreau spoke on safety. social hour followed with cake. next week honors for grandparents planned.

Alice Smith West Bath Alice Johnson The Grange Mrs. Smith Donna Smith Frances St. Martin Marion Farnsworth Herman Boudreau Alex Burgess Persis Miller Progressive Grange Richmond Corner

Teen-Age Safe Driving Road-E-O Coming April 30

Bath area teens will compete in the second annual Teen-age Safe Driving Road-e-O on April 30. Led by Neil LaRochelle, with Lew Colby and others, finalists face a written test and a maze road test using cars from local dealers. The Bath winner advances to the state contest for a shot at scholarships totaling 4500 dollars.

Bath Area Greater Bath Jaycees Neil LaRochelle Bath Lew Colby Armond Langlais Richard Hinds Ronald Hart Paul Secanlin Morse High School LaRochel Bath Iron Works United States Junior Chamber of Commerce American Trucking Assn Chrysler Corp Pure Oil Co

Buccaneers Drum Corps Rummage Sale Raises $225

Proceeds totaling 225 were realized from a large rummage sale held Saturday at the American Legion hall by the Buccaneers Senior Drum and Bugle Corps. Mrs Lydia Gillette, general chairman, announced the final results on Wednesday. Funds will be used toward a 1000 payment due May 10 for uniforms.

American Legion Hall Buccaneers Lydia Gillette

Montsweag Extension Group Meeting On Cakes

Montsweag Extension Service will meet Thursday at 10 15 a.m. in Central Congregational church parish house. Topic Special and all occasion cakes. Led by Adele Mazieko foods leader and guest leader Mrs Fred Rose. Cake decorating demonstration. Luncheon served at noon.

Montsweag Central Congregational Church Adele Mazeiko Fred Rose

Mrs Lemont Moves to Waldoboro to Help Conley Family

Mrs. Everett Lemont departed Wednesday for Waldoboro to care for the Conley children during Mrs. John Conley’s hospitalization. The arrangement places Lemont in charge of the youngsters as the Conleys address medical needs.

Everett Lemont Waldoboro John Conley Conley

Richmond Clubs Hold Meetings With Socials And Honors

Richmond Lions Club met at Enterprise Grange for a 6:30 supper with guest Harry Shulman from Brunswick speaking on Spain and the Mediterranean. A Summer barbecue was planned. Extension groups discussed jewelry making and basketry with various hosts. March events include a Girls State delegate from Richmond High and a youth leadership conference.

Richmond Lions Club Enterprise Grange Hall Harry Shulman Brunswick Spain Mediterranean

Beulah Rebekah Lodge Plans District 10 Meeting

Beulah Rebekah lodge met Friday night to finalize plans for District No. 10's May 7 meeting. The charter was draped in memory of Mrs. Beatrice Webber as about 50 lodge members attended funeral services Friday afternoon. Invitations came from Pine Cone Rebekah lodge in Wiscasset for Friendship Night on April 28. Sixty members reportedly attended Friendship Night with Anchor Rebekah lodge of Portland Thursday. A degree work rehearsal is set for Sunday April 24 at 4 p.m. Refreshments were served by Mr. and Mrs. Cleveland Curtis and Mrs. Velma Johnson.

Beulah Rebekah Lodge District No. 10 Beatrice Webber Beulah Lodge Webber Pine Cone Rebekah Lodge Wiscasset Anchor Rebekah Lodge Portland Cleveland Curtis Velma Johnson

Weekend Guests and Visits Across Maine towns

Earl Dickinson Joseph Sei gars Edward Crosby Roger Gibbs and Raymond Millett spent the weekend at Pleasant River Columbia Falls. Mrs Laura Reynolds returned home after a stay as patient at Augusta General hospital. Mr and Mrs Maxwell Marriner visited Hartford with their son and family. Miss Barbara Griffin of Lewiston visited her parents. The Misses Bernice and Mary Parent of Hallowell were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Oscar Douglass. Mary stayed to week with them.

Earl Dickinson Joseph Seigars Edward Crosby Roger Gibbs Raymond Millett Pleasant River Columbia Falls Laura Reynolds Augusta General Hospital Maxwell Marriner Douglass Marriner Hartford Conn Barbara Griffin Lewiston Stanley Griffin Bernice Mary Parent Hallowell Oscar Douglass Douglasses

Democratic City Committee Sets Monthly Meeting and Drives

Democratic City Committee discussed fundraising and registration drives, formed a by laws committee, and set the third Tuesday monthly as the regular meeting date. Plans include Dollars for Democrats in May to fund campaign expenses and headquarters. Registration chief predicted a 25 percent rise. independents and Republicans urged to enroll.

Democratic City Committee Ronald A. Fhirt City Finance David Klickstein Robert E. Brewer Edwin H. Pert John J. Keegan Klickstein Pert William R. Donnell Joseph P. Nolan Us Bath Portland Brewer and Kecron Fly Nolan Weeks Street Fedward J.murphy

Theta Chapter Meets With Mrs Wensor

The Theta Chapter at Mrs. Frederick Wensor's home on Oliver Street held a meeting last week led by ways and means chairwoman Mrs. Robert Stone who announced a rummage sale this month John Skehan Bath elementary school supervisor spoke on thought and testing in relation to his associations with the school system Installations are set for April 27 at Mrs Arthur Bowker Jr s home in Phippsburg A baby shower for Mrs Willis Morse and Mrs Paul Flaherts was part of the evening Attendees included Mr Thomas Back Mrs William Bennett Mrs Charles Harrize Jr Mrs Neil LaRochelle Mrs Dimean MeInnes Mrs Denejn Warren Ropers Mrs Robert Wilson and Mrs Thomas Wing

Theta Beta Sumea Phym Frederick Wensor Oliver Street Ways and Means Robert Stone Maurice Clark John Skehan Bath Arthur Bowker Jr Phippsburg Willis Morse Western Avenue Paul Flaherts Front Street Thomas Back William Bennett Charles Harrize=, Jr Neil LaRochelle Dimean MeInnes Denejn Warren Ropers Robert Wilson Thomas Wing Valerie Nickerson

Cups And Cookies Program Draws Crowd At Winter Street Church

About 500 attended the public program An Adventure In Friendship With Cups And Cookies by Mire Taroki Bliss of Peabo Ma at Winter Street Congregational church on Wednesday afternoon. The event, sponsored by church groups, featured stories and humor, displays of cups and saucers from the church collection, and a bake sale with cookies, place cards, and centerpieces.

Mire Taroki B Bliss Peabo Winter Street Congredictana Threares Are Blue Room Bliss John Sylvester Pr Dent The Aid

Easter Activities At Mother Goose Nursery School

The nursery at 188 Lincoln Street closed for Easter vacation. Pre Easter activities included painting Easter eyes and making Easter baskets. March birthdays were Colette Small, Sharor Burden, Jessie Allen, and other children.

Mother Goose Nursery Lincoln Street Fricus Colette Small Charlos Small Sharor Burden Ralph Burden Oliver Stré Wid Jessie Allen John Allen

Easter Seal Drive Names County Chairmen in Maine

The Pine Tree Society announces local Easter Seal chairmen for a statewide campaign in Maine. Subhash names include Mrs. Norm at Drummond Arrow, Mrs. Winslow Porter Bath, Mrs. Cruel anl P Curtis Bowdoinham, and others in Bath Georgeton Phippsburg Richmond Topsham West Bath. Donations can go to local chairs or the Pine Tree Society, which funds medical care rehabilitation therapy and equipment for crippled Maine men women and children at Hyde Memorial Hospital and Pine Tree Camp. The drive aims to raise funds during the annual nationwide Easter Seal campaign to support local services and job placement through the Hyde hospital project.

Tie Pine Tree Society wTurie Sumner Sewall Scuadihoe County Normat Drummond Arrowsie Winslow Porter Bath Crvelanl P. Curtis Bowdoinham Powdoin Belle Heald Georgeton Maine Hyde Memorial Rehabilitation Hospital Pane Tree Rome Hyde Hospital Pine Tree Camp

Girl Scout Leaders Name Nominating Committee

The Girl Scout Leaders Association formed a nominating committee at a Wednesday morning meeting at Winter Street Congregational church. Fraser Foster and Moore were named to present a slate of officers for election at the May meeting. Albert Kea announced a May 5 business session at Rockland in President Mrs Lay's absence. The next outdoor session is May 8 at Sewall's Woods from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bring lunch. rain moves to the church.

Girl Scout Leaders Association Winter Street Congregational Church Everett. Fraser Oliver Foster Robert Moore Albert Kea James Ilay Rockland Sewall’s Woods

Bnai B'rith Chapter Elects Officers in April Meeting

Bath B'nai B'rith chapter elected officers including President Virs Samuel Levin and Vice President Morris Povich at April gathering hosted by Mrs Levina on North Street. Other officers named were Treasurer Samuel Prawer and Financial Secretary, Corresponding Secretary Solomon Silverman, Trustees Sophie Mikels and Jesse Kevit, with plans for donations to Veterans hospital and Hyde Memorial Rehabilitation hospital and a flower fund. A May shop luncheon at Stowe House in Brunswick was announced and the next meeting set for May 18.

Samuel Levin Bath Sophie M. Mikels Villibers Veterans Hospital Tomms Hyde Memorial Rehibilitaten Hospital Beth Ferael Synagobue Pepers Venino Stowe House Brunswick Jesse Levin Yeost

Kennebec Art Club Plans Junior Art Show

The Kennebec Art Club will host a Junior Art Show inviting Bath Phippsburg Woolwich Arrowsic Georgetown and West Bath area students to display drawings paintings or crafts. Prizes will be awarded. For details contact David Vachon Lindsey Dauphinee Mrs Alfred Oxton or Mrs Arthur Perry at listed numbers.

Kennebec Art Club Bath Phippsbird David Vachon Lindsey Dauphinee Alfred Oxton Arthur Perry

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Bernice Bailey P. N Pine Cone Marguerite Colby V. G Marjorie Niles Richmond Pine Cone Club Lucille Leighton Elizabeth Hathorn Bernice Bailey Emily Blake Albert Bailey Wilton Kingsfield Leighton Appleton Delmas Leighton Gorham Robert Fulton John Merry Wiscasset High School Washington New York Lincoln Lodge Eleanor Cunningham Gladys Dorr Arlene Grover Mildred Soule Muriel Bean Gloria Bailey Debra Delia Dalton June Caton Doris" Evans Carver Mildred Jones Alberta Ponteau Sandra Carver Mary Lou Fraser Harry Bradford First Congregational Church Walter H. Sherman Elliott C. Abbott Cochairmen Arthur Pelletier Fred Peaslee Kenneth Sherman Maurice Pendleton Charles Christiansen Robert Hussey Victor Verney William Hanlon Jack Winters Kenneth Gray, Jr Camden Maine State, Sea and Shore Fisheries Commission Judy Shea Harry Shea Marvin Rosenblum Dennis Baker Forrest Baker Dennis Kendall Holmes Kenneth Smart Plymouth Norris Waltz Damariscotta Herbert Leeman Chester Leeman Hockomock Road Isabella County Republican Day’s Ferry John Tarbox Howard O’reilly Bedford Street Cleora Tarbox Topsham W. Bath Grange Richmond Extension Assn Central Firemen's Hall Lawrence Bond, Jr Richmond Corner Extension James Mount Carmel Jean Curtis Esther Grand Esther Anita Ferguson Pearl Guiou Star Club Enterprise Grange Cleveland Marriner Grand District William Sullivan Grange Aid William Meserve Sylvia Douglass Myron Douglass Richmond High School Emerson-Lane Post American Legion Auxiliary Douglass National Honor Society Glee Club Dennis Gardner Leslie Gardner State Cony High School Gardner Grace Dickinson Dickinson Wensor Sys Seal Easter Nome Girl Scout B'nai B'rrth Chapter
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