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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 23, 1959

Page

2

D A R Members Attend Continental Congress and Local News

Mrs Munroe Carlton and Mrs Alice Potter travel from Portland and West Bath to Washington for the 68th continental congress of the National D A R with committee roles and regional representation. The report notes other attendees including Mrs Ashmead White of Bangor and Miss Harriet Williams of Thomaston, plus various local residents and family events across Bath Portland and surrounding towns.

Munroe Carlton North Street Alice Potter West Bath Portland Washington, D. C Carlton Potter Col. Dummer Sewall Ashmead White Bangor Lawrence Shesler Lady Knox Chapter Thomaston Harriet Williams Shesler Betty Rice Bath

Eleanor Louise Wilson to wed Gerrae A Rogers Jr

Miss Eleanor Louise Wilson and Gerrae Alden Rogers Jr plan a Saturday afternoon double ring candlelight wedding at four o clock in the home of the bride's parents. Rev Martin V Sareeni will officiate. Following the ceremony a reception will be held. Alliances involve families from Port land and Bath. Various local residents are noted in recent social news.

Eleanor Louise Wilson Lewis E. Wilson North Street Gerrae Alden Rogers, Jr George A. Rogers Portland Mr. Rogers Ide Martin v ®& Sareeni Winter Street

Moves and assignments mark Bath area households

Mr and Mrs Rex Dunton relocate from Portland to Bath at 159 High Street. Lt (jg) and Mrs Ramon Datz reside at 897 Middle Street, after a Pensacola wedding, with Datz stationed at Naval Air Station Brunswick. Mrs Betty Lowell of Sebasco is an inpatient at Bath Memorial Hospital. The Jackson family, visiting the Pecci parents at 932 High Street, have departed for Berrin Springs Michigan.

Rex Dunton Portland Bath High Street Ramon Datz Pensacola Fla Harry L. Horne Middle Street Datz E Naval Air Station Brunsick Richard Jackson Richie Fred Pecci Berrin Prings, Mich

Springfield visitors and Berwick student on vacation

Mr and Mrs Robert Lease and daughter Tammy of Springfield Massachusetts were weekend guests of her parents Mr and Mrs Fred Pecci on High Street Jon Paisley a Berwick Academy junior arrived Friday to spend a week with his parents Mr and Mrs William Paisley Jr 383 Washington Street Mrs William Sylvester of Woolwich is a medical patient at Bath Memorial Hospital

Elaine Parent Donald J. Parent Tower Circle Bath Memorial Hospital Elaine Bath Junior High School Robert Lease Tammy Springfield Mass Fred Pecci High Street Jon Paisley Berwick Academy Wilkliam Paisley, Jr Washington Street William Sylvester Woolwich

Seaman William Staples Receives Silver Dolphins

Mrs. Virginia Staples learns her son Seaman William Staples has qualified to wear the Silver Dolphins for expert submarine knowledge. He serves overseas aboard USS Entemedor SS 340, care of Fleet Post Office New York. The report lists submarine systems from vents to torpedo tubes and thousands of valves.

Virginia Staples Cummings Street Seaman William Staples Seaman Staples William Staples Fleet Post Office New York

Portland Visitors and Berwick Student Arrive for Vacation

Mr and Mrs Ralph M cornish of 9 Deering street hosted Port land visitors Friday. Andrew Eliason a Berwick Academy freshman arrived Friday for a weeks vacation with his parents Mr and Mrs Harmon E Eliason of 83 South street.

Ralph M. Cornish Deering Street Portsland Andrew Eliason Berwick Academy Harmon E. Eliason South Street

Brewer sisters visit mother in West Bath over weekend

Miss Patricia Brewer a primary teacher in Kittery and Miss Norma Brewer a Maine Medical Center third year student Portland spent the weekend with their mother Mrs Grace Brewer at her Berry's Mill road home West Bath.

Patricia Brewer Kittery Norma Brewer Maine Medical Center Portland Grace Brewer Berry’s Mill Road West Bath

Mr and Mrs Edwin Elliot Visit Brother in New Haven

Mr and Mrs Edwin Elliot and their son Edwin Jr from New Haven Connecticut are visiting Edgar B McBrine aged 46 at 46 Denny road.

Edwin Elliot Edwin, Jr New Haven, Conn Edgar B. McBrine Denny Road

Family Guests of Mr and Mrs Wagner

Mr and Mrs William O Wagner Jr and their children William Jr and Christopher spent last weekend as guests of Mr and Mrs Robert B Wagner at 623 Washing ton.

William O. Wagner, Jr William, Jr Christopher Warner Robert B. Wagner Washington Street

Milwaukees Lt. Lonn Returns After Visit With Families

Lt Victor Lonn and Mrs Lonn with children Ricky Susan and Wayne have returned to Milwaukee Wis where he is stationed with the Army after spending ten days with Mrs Lonn s father Harold Stafford at 456 Middle Street and with Mr and Mrs S B Lonn of Rose Street

Victor Lonn

Local families host weekend visitors in Portland and nearby towns

Mr and Mrs Addison P Eaton and daughter Patricia of 1207 High Street were weekend guests of Mrs Gladys McAllister in Portland. Tech Sgt Richard T Peters of Caswell Air Station Limestone is visiting his mother Mrs Helena King at 46 Denny Road on his way to Radnor Pa for a Burroughs familiarization course. Miss Judith Boyce, working in Boston, spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs William Boyce at 223 Center Street.

Natalie Blake R. O Manchester N. H Boston Alvah Lewis High Street Addison Peaton Patricia Gladys McAllister Portland Judith Boyce William Boyce Center. Street

Belmont pair visits Brunswick Road hosts for weekend

Mrs. Arthur S. Rowe of Belmont and Miss Edna Beverley of Somerville arrived Saturday to spend the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. John H. Grindell on Brunswick road.

Arthur S. Rowe Belmont Mass Edna Beverly Somerville John H. Grindell Brunswick Road

Family Visits Highlight Fair Haven Week

Mrs. Floyd Bussey of Fair Haven Massachusetts arrived Saturday evening for a week long visit with her son and daughter in law Atty and Mrs. Lynn M Bussey at 46 Green Street A2C William A Boyce Jr stationed at Pease Air Force Base Portsmouth New Hampshire spent Friday night with his parents Mr and Mrs William Boyce at 223 Center Street

George Rogers Sr Portland Rogers-Wilson Stowe House Brunswick Lewis E. Wilson Eleanor Wilson George A. Rogers Stanley Rogers Lynn M. Bussey Leslie C. Shumway Bernice Carr Newton Center Mass Floyd Bussey Fairhaven Green Street William A. Boyce Jr Pease Air Force Base Portsmouth N. H William Boyce Center Street

Mrs Ruth Boynton Visiting Sister in Washington D C

Mrs Ruth Boynton a registered nurse from Harwich Cape Cod Massachusetts stays at her sister Mrs Munroe Carlton at 151 North Street during Mrs Carlton's trip to Washington DC.

Ruth Boynton R. N Harwich Cape Cod Mass Munroe Carlton North Street Mrs. Carlton Washington, D. C

Skillin serves aboard USS Wasp in anti-submarine group

Breese B. Skillin, machinist's mate second class in the U S Navy and son of Mrs Thelma M Skillin of Phippsburg, is serving aboard the 40 000 ton aircraft carrier USS Wasp, home port Boston. The carrier leads the Navy's new anti-submarine defense group Bravo centered on its operations.

Breese B. Skillin U. S. Navy Thelma M. Skillin Phippsburg Wasp Boston Navy

Local Happenings Featuring Visitors And Travel

Mr and Mrs Alanson Brewer of 13 Charles street were summoned to Boothbay by the death of Paul FB Brewer aged 45 who died last Saturday. Concord Mass visitors include Mr and Mrs John Freeto and daughters Mary Lee Martha Jane and Prentice staying with Mrs Freeto s mother Mrs John A Lord 50 Pearl street Harriet Lord of Bath is Mrs Freeton s former name. Kezar Falls residents Mr and Mrs Frank Holmes visited Rev Curtis Stanley Deer ing street and Mrs Stanley at Bath Memorial hospital. Portland couple Mr and Mrs Martin Murphy spent the weekend with his brother and sister in law Mr and Mrs Joseph P Murphy 507 Washing. Mr and Mrs William P Mennealy of Presque Isle stayed overnight with Mr and Mrs Edward J McMann 16 Pleasant street and joined the Couple s Club at Central church. Mrs Esther Perry of Bedford street sails to Bermuda for a vacation. Needham Mass residents Mr and Mrs Joseph Stupak and their children Celia Mary and Joseph left after several days with Mrs Stupak s parents Mr and Mrs Frank Moore of 470 Washington.

Nathalie Fowle Edward McMann Pleasant Street Miss Fowle Mitchell School Melrose Mass Boothbay Alanson Brewer Charles Street John Freeto Mary Lee Martha Jane Prentice Concord Freeto John A. Lord Pearl Street Freeton Harriet Lord Bath Frank Holmes Kezar Falls Curtis Stanley Deering Street Stanley Bath Memorial Hospital Martin Murphy Portland Joseph P. Murphy Washington Street William P. Mennealy Presque Isle Edward J. McMann Central Church Joseph Stupak Celia Mary Joseph Needham

Popham Summer Resident Receives Coe Fellowship

Charles A. Fischer a senior history instructor at Hand High School Madison Connecticut has won a Coe fellowship for historical research at Yale University. A son of Mr and Mrs Michael Fischer Cheshire Connecticut and Popham Beach he graduated Cheshire Academy in 1949 and Bates College and did graduate work at the University of Connecticut where he will receive a Master’s degree in June. He has summers at Popham Beach since boyhood and played Bath Iron Works baseball. his father is an honorary Bath Rotary member.

Charles A. Fischer Hand High School Madison Bath Bath Iron Works Corp Bath Rotary Club

Chilled Cranberry Juice Mix Offers Fresh Pairings

A chilled bottled cranberry juice pairs well with grapefruit or mountain angle pineapple and grape juice, creating a versatile beverage option.

Talk On Christian Maturity At Univ Of Life

The third University of Life session at Winter Street Congregational Church featured Rev Browne Barr of Yale Divinity School speaking on Christian maturity. He urged moving beyond sentimentalism and moralizing to seek forgiveness deliverance and power in religion while avoiding a mere code of conduct.

Univ. of Life University of Life Winter Street Congregational Church Browne Barr Barr Yale Divinity School

Hyde Memorial Hospital Receives SUVCW Equipment Grant

Hyde Memorial Rehabilitation hospital in Maine received a check from the Department of Maine Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War for needed equipment. Department Commander Clarence P. Renell presented the grant to Mrs. Doris W. Hardy with several officers and guests attending a hospital tour and dinner at Maurice J. Warner’s home in Bath.

Hyde Memorial Rehabilitation Hospital Department of Maine Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War Maurice J. Warner PDC Bath Clarence P. Renell Portland Doris W. Hardy R. N R. Frank Calderwood

Ice Leaves Nequasset Lake In Woolwich On Friday

Ice officially left Nequasset lake in Woolwich at 4 o clock Friday afternoon as wind melted the porous ice after a warm spell. By Saturday only a few scattered ice cakes remained, allowing fishermen freedom. District employees note this lateness ranks among the latest eight of forty years of records.

Nequasset Lake Woolwich Water District

Popham Circle and Cottage Visitors Mark Weekend

Popham Circle meets at the library on Thursday to prepare for Friday supper. Numerous visits to and from cottages and homes in Bath, Cape Elizabeth, Newton, Marblehead, and other towns noted. Names include Spinney, Hollins, Shaw, Crowley, Moody, Sprague, Oliver, Fickett, and others.

Popham Circle Fred Spinney Norman Markham

Coxs Head community notes from Coxs Head Maine

Dirt road work on Parker Head and gravel hauled to Knubb Rock hill on Coxs Head road. Coast Guard buoy boat reported on the Kennebec. Families from Swampscott, South Harpswell, Summit, Port Clyde, Stratton, Bangor and Plainfield visit or stay at cottages and cabins around Coxs Head and Allen Point.

Parker Head Knubb Rock Hill Cox's Head U. S. Coast Guard Kennebec Carl S. Lewis Bonnie Swampscott Mass Ruth Gray Bonnie Lewis Richard S. Dozois Harry S. Hannaford Summit N. J Arnold E.bibber South Harpswell Dlam Belfast Cox's Head Flats Percy J. Lewis C. Harry Hannaford St. Petersburg Fla Arthur Ostrander Plainfield N.J P. J. Lewis Maine

Phippsburg Community Notices And Events

Phippsburg readers learn of public card parties at Dromore Grange on alternating Tuesdays with an April 28 event, a Citizen group gathering, a May 1 school fair to fund the baseball field, and a winter weather makeup day for school. The season’s last basketball game saw Phippsburg beat Huse of Bath, while a grass fire response involved local fire crews.

Pre-Nuptial Shower for Francena Williams Held at Home

Miss Francena Williams guest of honor at a pre nuptial shower hosted by Mrs Carl D Cornish at 250 Middle Street West Bath. She will wed Breese Skillin US Navy of Phippsburg on April 25. Guests included Mr and Mrs Stanley Williams and many locals with gifts arranged in a decorative basket and a miniature wedding scene on the refreshment table.

Francena Williams Carl D. Cornish Middle Street Stanley Williams Campbell’s Pond West Bath Miss Williams Breese Skillin U. S. Navy Phippsburg Harry L. Cornish Dwinal Cornish Christel Cornish Carol Cornish Leah Maxson Beverly Hughes Chester Leeman Herbert Leeman Thelma Skillin Robert Jewell Ina

Frinks Visit Pittsfield as Mrs James Returns Home

Mr and Mrs Frank D Frink and son Bobby of 1204 Washington street visited her parents Mr and Mrs Ben James of Pittsfield Saturday. Mrs James recently returned home from Scott Webb hospital Hartland where she was a surgical patient.

Frank D. Frink Bobby Washington Street Ben James Pittsfield

Community notices and upcoming events in Phippsburg area

Polio clinic at the school last Thursday was led by Dr. Joseph I. Smith Health Officer Mac Fadden and four Bath nurses. The second inoculation clinic is set for May 14 at 9 a.m. at the school. A Penney Fair to raise funds for the baseball field will occur at Phippsburg Elementary School Friday from 4 to 6 p.m. Attendance urged. School was not in session last Saturday as earlier announced and will be made up in June after school closes. YTC contest winners were Jane Gray and Nancy Lacy of Bath, awarded silver medals by YTC leader Mrs. Edward McGuigan. Choir rehearsal at Small Point parsonage Thursday at 7 30 p.m. Mrs. Earl F. Lowell presided over Bath Council of Churches nominating committee meeting between sessions of the University of Life at Winter Street church. officers for the May 13 annual meeting are being prepared. Mrs. Lowell also led Bath Chapter of Iota Sigma Monday at Mrs. Willard McLean home. two food sales planned to fund Camp Azalea in June. Tuesday, Unity Circle met at Mrs. Frederick Hagg ett’s home with Mrs. Ida Nordland hosting. Mrs. Lowell served as secretary.

Dromore Grange Ieee Phippsburg Martin Eaton Huse Bath Phippsburg Fire Department Small Point George Ames Phippsburg P. T. A John McCourt Richard Moody Center Warren Doughty Parker Head Kennebec River Coast Guard Oakhurst Dairy McPhail Augusta State House Womens Beryl Hill HDA Know Your Modern Fabrics Dromore Extension Association Thelma Skillin Nettie Hughes Donald Preble Joseph I. Smith MacFadden Edgar Hancox Clifford Pye Harold Mott Winnifred Ross YTC Small Point Parsonage Earl F. Lowell Bath Council of Churches University of Life Winter Street Lowell Iota Sigma Willard McLean Camp Azalea Unity Circle Frederick Haggett Ida Nordland

Sunday Socials and Illnesses in Bath Area

Sunday callers at the home of Mr and Mrs Walter Cush ing included Bernhard Carlsen and Mr and Mrs Lester Beals with son Glenn of Bath Also weekend guest Mrs Marion Nadeau Ronald Nadeau is vacationing with the Cushings Florence Rollins is confined by illness Recent callers include Mr and Mrs Clint Beals Mrs Marion Nadeau Mr and Mrs Lester Beals and son Wayne Driscoll of West Bath visited his aunt and uncle Fred Libby Sunday Mrs J Frank Moczenski hosted Mr and Mrs Leo Hamel Ramon Hamel Ray Jr and Pamela Hamel Mrs H D Mank Jr and daughter Carol of Bath Also Mrs William Hodgkins East Boston spending a week at her cottage with Robert Hodgkins son Billie and daughter Roberta John W Libby on leave from Presque Isle AFB left Sunday for Newport Ray and Mrs Ray Kourian and John J Sweeney of Bedford Mass were Saturday callers on Mrs Alston E Oliver confined at home by illness Mr and Mrs Arthur Darling and family spending a week with Mr and Mrs Leslie Darling Charles Wyman of Portland was a Saturday caller in Parker Head while his mother Mrs William H Wyman visited her daughter Carolyn a Bath Memorial Hospital patient

Florence Rollins Clint Beals Marion Nadeau Lester Beals Wayne Driscoll West Bath Fred Libby J. Frank Moczenski Leo Hamel Ramon Hamel Ray, Jr Pamela Hamel H. D. Mank, Jr Carol Bath William Hodgkins Boston Robert Hodgkins Billie Roberta

Surprise 16th Anniversary Party for Swains at West Bath

Mr. and Mrs. Newell Swain were honored with a surprise party at their West Bath home on Sunday afternoon for their 16th wedding anniversary. Gifts and refreshments were provided by Donna and Marjorie Swain and Nancy Howe, with a wedding cake as the centerpiece. Guests included Ray and Carol Howe. Robert and Nancy Howe and children. Mrs. Everett Crocker. Mrs. Carol Murphy. Mrs. Mattie Swain. John and Betty Morrell and daughter Bette Ann. Allen Swain and children Linda Gloria and Allen Jr.. Harold Swain and daughter Marjorie. Chester Swain. the honorees and their children Donna Rae Richard Dennis and Dale.

Newell Swain West Bath Donna Marjorie Swain Nancy Howe Ray Howe Robert Howe Nancy and Alvin Everett Crocker Carol Murphy Mattie Swain

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George Bronson Bronson Vicenza Italy Randy Dale Louise Babine Rose Babine Mr. Babine Bronsons Randy Carla Jean George Machen A. Olson Mr. Olson Porland Queen Esther Rebekah Lodge Richmond Ellery Kidder Albert Bailey Athana Gillespie Mabel Williams Eunice Perry Glenora Moore Carolyn Thompson John M. Townsend West Hanover Capt C. W. Spear Winnegance Allan Swett Alton Swett Frank W. Danforth Reginald Soucie Mark Hanna Robert McDaniels Frank Harvie Dewey Piper Paul MacDonald Orono Eastern Maine General Hospital John Arthur Beatrice Trie Military and Naval Children’s Home Kendall Chapman the Pound Kathe Wilhelmina Arlington, Va Chapmans Alexandria Chapman Gerda Langbehn George D. Adams Russell Street Colorado John del Vecchio Puebblo Colo Gallup N. M Adams Cannon City St. Thomas Moore Hospital James Edward Clancy Sturbridge Jtan Danforth Bethlehem Elementary School Bethlehem, Conn F. W. Danforth Joseph Marchetti Betty J. Marchetti Burdett College Arlington Pvt Joseph J. Marchetti Fort Myer Peronnel Washington, D.C Mrs Chase Mellen New York City Robert Fowler First Church of the Nazarene Eugene Ditton Charles Kenney Rose Dutton Conn Joseph DiMascio Pecciis Market Rome Harold J. Carter Claudia Carter Carter Senter’s, Inc Thomas Robinson Maine Maritime Academy Castine Joseph Robinson North Bath Freeman L. Oliver Hom Eustis Fla Willis F. Morse Military Sea Transport Service Florence Jenkins Noble Avenue DeCatur Wirtss Daugster Ivan Jenkin Lionel Lessard Phula Lessard Alecide Odnegan Gardiner Duquett Anne Marie St. Joseph's Church Miz Piaili Lessard James Duquett Bernard FE. Varnum Tier Jack Berry South Portland Granville Wallace West Point New London Wallace Lerann Gilliam Carroll Rumery Charis M. Tubbs Williamsburg Washiston D.C Warren Aliberti Hew Bridge Club Adams Court Lloyd Pond Thomas Back C Harding Aver George van Wynen Jascha French William Greene Florence Tash French Back David C. Dickson Wallace W. Benejamin Montsweag Bey Worwich Tobago Carribean Sea Benjamin Cornwall Rogers Montsweag Edward F. Page Pine Street Mr. Page Bath Tron Works Corp Addison Caton Canasta Club Evelyn Sweeney Rita Chandler Gladys Thurston Edward Newell Shirley White Edmund Gaudet Doris Allen George Brctte Sweeney White Caton Betty Lowell Sebasco Georgetown Horn North Primary School Alec MacDonald Dummer Street Merry Bad Kreuznach 8Th Aviation Co Lionel FE Harry S. Collins Arthur Duquette Esther Perry Bedford Street Bermuda Popham Coe Oliver W. Bell Wesley Methodist Church Grace Episcopal Church Corliss Street Baptist Church Bowdoin College Chapel Franz Schubert Alan D. Bernstein Bowdoin College Wesley Church Milton Swift Grace Church Daniel L. Lord, Jr Beacon Street Church Duncan McInnes Edwin Lowell Courtney E. Stover John Sampson Wesley Charles Haggett Richard I. Clark Seventh-day Adventist Church Malcolm MacDuffie Waterville Stephen Sziksai Joseph D'Alfonso Christian Society Rev Harry Hollins Gilbert Head Frank Farara Cambridge Clifton Todd Todd Harry Days Charles Shepards Carl Albees Roland McIntoshes Herman Shepards Stanley Wallaces Philip Wymans Francis Shaw Clearwater Charles Condon Roger Oliver Vernon Mattson Dorothy Newton Sam Jeffries Ernest Oliver Thurman Lord Guy Crowley F. B. Hill New Hampshire Cantos Crus Mr. Crus Morse High School Edith Oliver Martha Allen I. W. Hamilton Millicent Foster’s Point N. B. Fickett Carrier Lewiston Clifton Morgan Cundy’s Harbor Herbert Sprague George Barnes Cox John E. Hayes Allen Street Joseph Flemmings Irma William Gilman Gorham State Teachers College Boyd Harrington Ricker College Houston James Gray Paxton William Blaisdell Fustis Parker Walter Cushing Bernhard Carlsen Glenn Ronald Nadeau Cushings Edgar Coffin Hugh & Kenneth MacDonald Malaga Island Otis M. McKinney Gerald McKinney James McKinney Arthur Murphy Arthur Smith Arthur Pierce Merrill Wallace Randall Wallace Arthur M. Bowker Mark W. Harrington James E. Chambers
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