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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 28, 1955

Page

4

Local Reader Receives Navy Vet With Home Film Show

Mrs Arthur Wing hosted a family gathering where William Waters Navy engineer discharged after four years presented motion pictures from his service including Suez Canal Arabia Italy France and more. He provided running commentary on training elephants in India and zoo footage. Debbie Lee Farrar birth announced by Farrar family. others noted social visits and community notices.

Arthur Wing High Street William Waters U.S.N Suez Canal Arabia Italy India France Spain Africa Norfolk U.S.A U. S. Navy Waters

Memorial Hospital Life and Birth Notices In Ward I

Ronald Oulton councilman from Ward I is a medical patient at Memorial hospital with leg injuries. Mrs. Oulton was hospitalized weekend with a virus. Their sons Ralph and Richard are visiting relatives in Richmond. Identical twin daughters Sherry Ann and Cheryl Elaine born to Paul S Knight and wife of Arrowsic at Memorial hospital. Robert Wayne born April 20 weighing seven pounds 12 ounces to Robert F La Ferriere and Arlene Brown.

Ronald Oulton Memorial Hospital Oulton Ralph Richard Richmond Paul S. Knight of Arrowsic Sherry Ann Cheryl Elaine

Miss Joyce Scanlin Recovers at Home After Surgery

Miss Joyce Scanlin daughter of Mr and Mrs Paul Scanlin of 22 Oliver Street is convalescing at home following a tonsillectomy at Memorial Hospital on Wednesday. She is an eighth grade pupil at Bath Junior High School.

Joyce Scanlin Paul Scanlin Oliver Street Memorial Hospital Miss Scanlin Bath

Bath area social notes recount visits and military service

Fred F Ingraham and Mrs and Mrs Frederick H Ingraham of Wollaston Mass return from Bath after visiting cousins Mr and Mrs Percy R Low in Granite street Delia Low of Bath is remembered as the late Mrs Ingraham Mrs Ella Bates a Bath teacher returns from Portland after attending the Portland Philharmonic concert Mr and Mrs William Men Arthur Banks of Portland visit family Banks, a Coast Guard machinist's mate third class, has returned to Portland after two and a half years in the Pacific based in Honolulu with trips to Japan the Philippines Guam Alaska and more Mrs Cora Marke Portland visiting Red Cross nurse Mrs Sylvia Warren Georgetown near Presque Isle formerly of Bath arrives for a weekend with Mr and Mrs Edward J Mann Wendell P Stevens a medical patient at Memorial hospital has been an engineer at the Old Folks Home over 35 years Mr and Mrs William H Duley of Camden formerly of South Hope visit Bath friends They supper with Mr and Mrs Irving Duley of Woolwich Before buying a large chicken farm in South Hope they sold it and resided on Middle street

Fred F. Ingraham Frederick H. Ingraham Wollaston Mass Bath Percy R. Low Granite Street Ingraham Delia Low High Street Ella Bates Washington Street Portland Portland Philharmonic Orchestra William Men Arthur Banks US Coast Guard Carl E. Banks Williams Court Banks Pacific Honolulu Japan Philippines Guam Alaska Hong Kong Wendell P. Stevens Memorial Hospital Mr. Stevens Old Folks Home William H. Duley Camden South Hope Mr. Duley Irving Duley Woolwich Red Men's Hall William Hogan Bath Savings Bank Lincoln Edge of Odd Fellows and Queen Esther Rebekah Lodge First Universalist Church Knights of Pythias Hall Daughters of Rebekah Annie Lord Gearsport Augusta Harry Lord Commercial Street Annette Pinkham Ellery Kidder Maine

Goldman couple returns from visit in Maxwell

Mr. and Mrs. Mark Goldman of Troy New York have returned home after visiting Mrs. Goldman's parents Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Cummings of Maxwell.

Mark Goldman Troy, N. Y

Mrs T Murray Long Passes Away Popular Bath Resident

Mr and Mrs Alfred P McCave of Lincoln Street are summoned to Kingsclear New Brunswick by the death Friday morning of Mrs T Murray Long, mother of Mrs McCabe. Long was a well known Bath resident with many friends.

Alfred P. McCave Lincoln Street Kingsclear N. B McCabe T. Murray Long

Mrs McInnes Opens Home After Winter Stay

Mrs John McInnes of 1008 Washington Street reopens her residence for the season after a winter stay at the Lafayette Hotel in Peartland.

John McIinnes Washington Street Lafayette Hotel Peartland

Mrs. Ada Larrabee Recovers at West Bath Care Facilities

Ada Larrabee of West Bath has left Gowen Nursing Home and Memorial hospital as she convalesces from a broken hip suffered last fall. She is now able to stand and looks forward to an enjoyable summer.

Ada Larrabee West Bath Memorial Hospital Gowen Nursing Home

Abbot H Redlon Move To Birch Point Cottage

Mr and Mrs Abbot H Redlon of 935 Middle Street have relocated to their Birch Point cottage for the summer season with the family residence now closed for the warm months.

Abbot H. Redlon Middle Street Birch Point

Winnegance Auxiliary Nets Bridge Wins and Refreshments

Mrs. Herbert Lermond hosted the Winnegance auxiliary gathering on Thursday afternoon as auction bridge was played. First prize went to Mrs. John Burgess, second to Mrs. Charles E. Hewitt Jr., who also took home the galloping goose. Light refreshments were served.

Herbert Lermond Winnegance John Burgess Charles E. Hewitt, Jr

Young Family Returns Home After Holiday Visit

Mr and Mrs Merton R Young and their children Claudia and Peter of Wellesley Massachusetts returned home from a weekend and holiday visit with Mr and Mrs Forest Young at 14 Winter Street in the city.

Merton R. Young Claudia Peter Wellesley, Mass Mr. Young Forest Young Winter Street

Boston Women Tour Maine Have Portland Dinner Hosts

The Misses Elinor Scully and Margaret Connally with Frances Connally, L Josephine Reed, and Amy Brown of Boston toured Maine on vacation from city schools. They visited Portland as guests of Mr and Mrs Edward Hamblett of Pratt Street and were joined by Mrs Hamblett for a hotel dinner before returning to Boston.

Elinor Scully Margaret A. Connally Frances M. Connally L. Josephine Reed Amy F. Brown Boston Mass Maine Edward B. Hamblett Pratt Street Portland Hamblett

Summer Weekend Visit From Comeau Family at Harmon's Harbor

Mr and Mrs Melvin Comeau and daughter Maria of Academy street spent the weekend at their Summer home at Five Islands. They were Saturday night dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Nathanial Hassenius of Boston Massachusetts at their Harmons Harbor Summer home.

Melvin Comeau Maria Academy Street Five Islands Nathanial Hassenius Boston Mass Harmon's Harbor

Fireman Glenn M. Carter Attending Naval Pipefitter Course

Glenn M. Carter, fireman in the U S Navy and son of Mr and Mrs Harold J Carter of 165 North Street, is enrolled in a Naval Pipefitter school course at Norfolk Virginia. The program trains piping, copper smithing and welding skills for high speed combat vessels and upon completion graduates report to ship and shore stations for practical experience.

Glenn M. Carter U. S. Navy Harold J. Carter North Street Naval Pipefitter School Norfolk

Soldier Arrives at Fort Dix for Basic Training

Pvt Albert C Caton arrives at Fort Dix New Jersey assigned to Company D 364th Infantry Regiment 69th Infantry Division for eight weeks of basic training. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Milton Pushard of 176 Middle Street Bath. He attended Bath Junior High School before entering the service.

Albert C Caton Fort Dix N. J Co. D 364Th Infantry Regiment 69Th Infantry Division U. S. Army Milton Pushard Middle Street Caton Bath Junior High School

Cumberland Center couple plans May trip home from Florida

Mr and Mrs Linwood Carr of Cumberland Center who winter at St. Cloud Florida will begin their return trip mid May. En route they will visit Norfolk Virginia to see their grandson Glenn M Carter a U S Navy member at naval trade school He is a Morse High graduate who worked in the Times composing room before enlisting.

Linwood Carr Cumberland Center St. Cloud Fla Harold Carter North Street Norfolk Glenn M Carter U. S.N Naval Trade School Glenn Morse High the Times

Local boy Paul Breton recovering after surgery

Master Paul Breton 10 son of Mr and Mrs George Breton of 15 Floral Street is a patient at Mercy Hospital Portland after minor surgery Thursday morning. The fifth grader at Huse School is noted in a local hospital notice.

Paul Breton George Breton Floral Street Mercy Hospital Portland Paul Huse

Local hospital patient and relative seek care in Portland

Miss Patricia Whitehouse of Center Street, a member of the N. E. T. and T. telephone exchange staff, is a patient at Memorial hospital for a few days. Her father Edward T. Whitehouse, who had been at Memorial, is now receiving treatment at Maine General in Portland.

Patricia Whitehouse Center Street N. E. T. & T. Telephone Exchange Memorial Hospital Edward T. Whitehouse Maine General Portland

Local Families Return From Selma Visit

Miss Judy Hart of 66 Oak Street is a patient at Bath Memorial Hospital. Mr and Mrs Sumner Berry of 22 York Street with daughter Mrs Howard Brewer and son Barry Lee have returned from Selma Alabama where they stayed months with their daughter and husband Capt and Mrs Richard Watson and children Alan Lee and Wendy Lou. The Berrys have been residing in Boothbay since their return.

Judy Hart Oak Street Bath Memorial Hospital Sumner Berry York Street Howard Brewer Barry Lee Selma Ala Richard Watson Alan Lee Wendy Lou Berry Boothbay

Mrs Bernard Pratt Returns From New England Visit

Mrs. Bernard Pratt of 10 Cobb road has returned home after a weeklong visit in Norwood and Somerville Massachusetts.

Bernard Pratt Cobb Road Norwood Somerville Mass

Weekend Visit From Haverhill Couple Highlights Atkinson Family

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Sheehan of Haverhill Massachusetts were weekend guests of Mrs. Thelma Atkinson of Court Street. They were joined by their niece Linda Atkinson daughter of Warren and Thelma Atkinson of Cobbroad who spent the vacation week with them. Linda is a pupil in the kindergarten room at Huse school.

Robert Sheehan Haverhill Mass

Mrs Richard Jenkins Admitted To Bath Memorial Hospital

Mrs Richard Jenkins of Hinckley Street is a patient at Bath Memorial hospital.

Richard Jenkins Hinckley Street Bath Memorial Hospital

Rector James L. Grant Leads Parish Life Conference

The Rev James L Grant rector of Grace Episcopal church traveled Friday to Rangeley to lead the Parish Life Conference at the Church of the Good Shepherd over the weekend. The Rev Roger S Smith vicar of that church preached the Sunday service at Grace church.

James L. Grant Grace Episcopal Church Rangeley Church of the Good Shepherd Roger S. Smith Grace Church

Mrs. Emery Kent Visits Bath Relatives in England

Mrs. Emery Kent of Cold Stream New Brunswick is three weeks in Bath visiting her daughters, Mrs. Edwin Bonhey of Washington Street and Mrs. Alvin Jewett of Winslow Street.

Emery Kent Coldstream, N. B Bath Edwin Bonhey Washington Street al- Vin Jewett Winslow Street

Local couple returns from Florida motor trip

Mr and Mrs Harry Young of Washington Street visited Florida resorts as guests of Mrs John H Martin in Tampa. Mr Young resumed duties at Brunswick Naval Air Station on Monday after a three week leave.

Harry Young Washington Street Florida Mr Young John H Martin Tampa Fla Brunswick Naval Air Station

Auburn guests visit Stinson parents in Woolwich

Mr and Mrs Lemuel Stinson and sons Everson Briggs and Glenn Allen of Auburn were guests Sunday for the day of Mr and Mrs Everson Stinson of Woolwich.

Lemuel Stinson Everson Briggs Glenn Allen Auburn Mr Stinson Everson Stinson Woolwich

Mrs Georgie Chaney Improves After Illness at Woolwich

Mrs Georgie Chaney of Arrowsie has recovered from a recent illness and can be up for part of each day, while her daughter Mrs Everett McKenney of Augusta has returned home after assisting with her care. Mr and Mrs Everson Stinson of Woolwich are her husband and daughter’s relatives mentioned in the update.

Georgie Chaney Arrowsie Everson Stinson Woolwich Everett McKenney Augusta

Ogunquit visitors return home after week with Farnhams

Mrs. Carlene Suslar and her daughter Jolene of Ogunquit have come back from a weeklong visit during school vacation with Mrs. Suslar’s parents Mr. and Mrs. Earl Farnham of Front street. Mrs. Suslar teaches in Ogunquit schools.

Carlene Suslar Jolene Ogunquit

Wellesley Junior Mass Sally True Plans Birch Point House Party

Mass Sally True of the junior class at Wellesley College will spend the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs Edward Dale True of Front Street. She will be joined by several classmates for a house party at the True cottage at Birch Point during their stay.

Mass Sally True Wellesley College Edward Dale True Front Street Birch Point

Birth of Daughter Deborah Jane to Mr and Mrs Wallace Plant

A daughter was born April 17 at Memorial hospital to Mr and Mrs Wallace Plant of 20 Street weighing eight and a quarter pounds and named Deborah Jane. Mrs Plant, nee Joyce Lemoine, is daughter of Mr and Mrs Andrew Lemoine of Center Street. Mr Plant, seaman apprentice, is son of Mr and Mrs Percy Plant of 203 High Street and is stationed at U S Naval Hospital Portsmouth Va awaiting 15 days leave in June to visit family. Mr and Mrs John G Morse Jr and children of Winneannie were weekend guests of Mrs Morse's parents, Mr and Mrs Joe Robie of East Andover NH. Miss Vivian Clark and Mrs George McPhail, both Gorham State Teachers College students, are visiting with parents Clarence Clark on Oak Street. Mr McPhail, a Gorham senior, is on a two week Naval Reserve cruise and will resume studies next week.

Gene FE. Farrar Denny Road Memorial Hospital Debbie Lee Farrar Glenda Steele Sewall Steele Liberty Street Wallace Plant Street Deborah Jane Plant Joyce Lemoine Andrew Lemoine Center Street Percy Plant High Street U. S. Naval Hospital Portsmouth Vivian Clark George McPhail Shirley Clark Gorham State Teachers College Clarence Clark Oak Street McPhail Gorham Naval Reserve John Moore Maine General Hospital Portland Jessica Olive Moore Amelia Mitchell Merritt Mitchell Dike Road Rachel Moore

Williams Visit Damariscotta and Augusta Guests

Mr and Mrs Daniel Williams of Washington Street visited their daughter and husband Mr and Mrs John Butts and son in Augusta. Jerry Atkinson son of Mr and Mrs Edward Atkinson of Court Street stayed with grandparents Mr and Mrs Frank Ochmanski in Augusta for the weekend. Miss Mary H Conley left for a several week visit with Mr and Mrs Errol L Baker in East Longmeadow Massachusetts and with Mr and Mrs Leon Baker in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania. Mrs Raymond Crocker and Mrs James Cobb of Bath were visitors at the Lincoln Home in Damariscotta.

Daniel Williams Washington Street Augusta John Butts Jerry Atkinson Edward Atkinson 95 Court Street Frank Ochmanski Jerry Huse School Betty Ann Ochmanski Constance Napolitaiio Agusta Atkinsons Mary H. Conley Errol L. Baker East Longmeadow Mass Leon Baker Pittsburgh, Pa Raymond Crocker James Cobb Bath Lincoln Home Damariscotta

Mrs Maude Tavernier Hosts Dinner For Four Sisters

Mrs Maude Tavernier of Brunswick a former Woolwich resident entertained with a dinner party Thursday for her four sisters Mrs Mae Merrow of Augusta Mrs Emily Mahen Mrs Elizabeth Nichols of Waterville and Mrs Madelyn Surber of Fairfield.

Maude Tavernier Brunswick Woolwich Mae Merrow Augusta Emily Mahen Elizabeth Nichols Waterville Madelyn Surber Fairfield

Mr and Mrs Hayward Visiting In Peterboro

Mr and Mrs Fred Hayward of Front street are visiting with Mrs Hayward s father William Astel in Peterboro New Hampshire a former resident of Littleton New Hampshire.

Fred Hayward Front Street

Family visits link Melrose and Washington Street

Mr and Mrs Blair Wilson and son Philip of Melrose Mass visited Mr Wilsons parents Rev Dr and Mrs David L Wilson on Washington Street. Alvin Howe son of Mr and Mrs Robert Howe of 247 Center Street is a patient at Memorial hospital. Alvin is a third grade pupil at Huse school.

Blair Wilson Philip Melrose Mass Wilson David L. Wilson Washington Street Dr. Wilson The Memorial Hospital Alvin Howe Robert Howe Center Street Alvin Huse School

Portsmouth family returns home after week’s vacation

Mrs. Eugene Bowker and her children Cindy and Eugene Jr. of Portsmouth NH wrapped up a week with Mrs. Bowker’s parents Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Fullerton of High Street. Mrs. James T. Caverly of 15 Spring Street is a patient at Bath Memorial Hospital.

Eugene Bowker Cindy Eugene, Jr Portsmouth N. H James T. Caverly Spring Street Bath Memorial Hospital

Haines Family Reopens Summer Home in Newagon

Mr and Mrs Maurice Haines of 21 North Street reopen their Summer home at Newagon for the season occupying one of the McFadden apartments Winters Mrs Alexander Sulivan of Portland is the guest of Mr and Mrs Joseph Carrier of 558 Washington Street during the season.

Maurice Haines North Street Newagon McFadden Apartments Alexander Sulivan Portland Joseph Carrier Washington Street

Local Social Notes and Music Student Update

Miss Jennie Larrabee and her brother John Larrabee visited at Larrabee Grove in West Bath. Mrs Lucy Smith returned home from Medford Massachusetts after weekend hosting by Mr and Mrs E Roy Smith. Dr David L Wilson of Washington Memorial Hospital has been ill for two months. Mrs George D Adams resumes residence at 69 Russell Street after a Portland visit. Frederick C Cotton a freshman at the New England Conservatory played in the Jordan Hall orchestra concert. Dotton, son of Clarence Dotton near Maxwell Street, is a Morse High School 1954 graduate pursuing a Bachelor of Music with trombone focus.

Jennie Larrabee Portland John Larrabee Larrabee Grove West Bath Lucy Smith Middle Street Medford, Mass E. Roy Smith David L. Wilson Washington Street The Memorial Hospital George D. Adams Russell Street Frederick C. Cotton New England Conservatory New England Conservatory Orchestra Jordan Hall Mr. Dotton Clarence Dotton Maxwell Street Morse High School

Bowker Family Guests Visit Bowker Matriarch

Eugene Bowker and his children Eugene Jr and Lucinda visited Mrs. Jay K. Bowker at 785 High Street on Sunday in Kit tery as guests of the mother.

Eugene Bowker Eugene, Jr Lucinda Kittery Jay K. Bowker High Street

Birthday party honors Mrs. Hatch with surprise guests

Mrs. William P. Hatch of Washington street was honored at a surprise birthday life party hosted by cousins Mr. and Mrs. Everett Wallace of Weeks street. Guests included Mrs. Vivian Brown and others, with a cake and gifts marking the occasion. Memorial hospital lists another patient, while various locals travel or participate in events and groups.

William P. Hatch Washington Street Everett Wallace Weeks Street Wallace Mrs. Hatch Hatch Vivian Brown Louise Mosley Florence Wright Ruth Moore Flossie Mitchell

Niss Family Returns Home From Cambridge Visit

Mrs William A Niss and two children come back to 950 Middle Street after spending several days with Mrs Niss father Philip P Sharples of Cambridge Massachusetts in a prior visit.

William A. Niss Middle Street

Students Camp at Nequasset Lake During Spring Vacation

Tommy Costain Skip Steven son and Brian Legard, pupils at the Junior High, enjoyed a camping trip at Nequasset during spring vacation. They brought a tent and gear for meals and each tried cooking their caught fish. They say it was a real experience and plan to repeat it.

Tommy Costain Skip Stevenson Brian Legard Nequasset

Mrs Holden Wright Hospitalized At Memorial

Mrs Holden Wright of Middle Street is hospitalized as a surgical patient at Memorial Hospital.

Holden Wright Middle Street Memorial Hospital

Mrs Tarbox Returns To Bath After Surgery Recovery

Mrs Florence Tarbox of Mechanic Falls has recovered from recent surgery at Central Maine General hospital Lewiston and comes to Bath to recuperate at the home of her niece Mrs Alex MacDonald on Dummer street.

Florence Tarbox Mechanic Falls Central Maine General Hospital Lewiston Bath Alex MacDonald Dummer Street

Ward 1 cancer drive worker donations directed to Roberta Travis

Mrs Ronald Oulton co chairs the Ward 1 cancer drive and is hospitalized at Memorial Har. All fundraiser workers are instructed to turn in their collections to Roberta Travis at 211 High.

Ronald Oulton Ward 1 Memorial Har Roberta Travis High Street

Maine Industrial Nurses Gather for Salk Vaccine Talk

Industrial nurses from Bath to Millinocket attended a Maine Industrial Nurses Association session at Elm hotel Auburn. Dr. Robert J. Wiseman Jr. spoke on the Salk vaccine and immunization plans for schoolchildren, as members discussed conventions and a membership drive.

Ralph Crocker R. N Henry Colcord Bath Iron Works Edwin Bonney Hyde Windlass Company Hospital Maine Industrial Nurses Association Elm Hotel Auburn Robert J. Wiseman, Jr Lewiston Wiseman Nurses Association Portland Westbrook Bath Waterville Rumford Millinocket Association

Judith Castner Wins Sagadahoc County Spelling Bee

Judith Castner a 13 year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Linwood Castner of 71 Winship Street won Sagadahoc County spelling title at the Lillian Fisher school in Tuesday’s final. She defeated 14 year old Andrea Billings of Bowdoinham with the words amethyst and ambassador and will advance to the state finals in Portland on May 7.

Bath Junior High School Sagadahoc Portland Sunday Telegram Lillian F. Fisher Judith Castner Linwood Castner Winship Street Andrea Billings Bowdeinham

Harold D. Perry Buys Grove Street Property

Harold D. Perry of Bath buys the former Frances A. Weeks property at 21 Grove Street from Weeks heirs. Perry, treasurer of James B. Drake & Sons Insurance, says renovations on the brick main house with a wooden framed ell will be finished within months and the Perry family will move in.

Frances A. Weeks Grove Street Harold D. Perry Bath Perry James B. Drake & Sons Insurance Firm

Kennebec Tug Delivered to Bath Iron Works in Bath

A 45 foot steel tug and utility boat named Kennebec was delivered to Bath Iron Works Corp. for use in shifting destroyers at fitting out berths and other duties. Built in New Orleans the 22 ton vessel has a 240 horsepower diesel engine and replaces the Sequin which was sold years ago.

Kennebec Bath Iron Works Corp New Orleans Seguin BIW

Committees Formed For Spring Sale At First Baptist

Committees for the spring sale to be held at 1 30 p m Wednesday in the vestry of the First Baptist church were announced. Cooked food ranking Mrs Laura Harrington and Mrs Stella Hart aprons and quilts Mrs Jennie Cameron and Miss Mabel Lake candy table Mrs Bernice Oliver and Mrs Florence Woodside fancy table Mrs Lottie Goodwin Mrs Cora Blakeney and Mrs Loretta Brooks tea table Mrs Ora Dauphin Miss Mabel Reed and Mrs Myra Metcalf miscellaneous table Mrs Nella Stover and Mrs Lydia Furrow Tea and sandwiches will be served by Mrs Dauphin general chairman.

First Baptist Church Laura Harrington Stella Hart Jennie Cameron Mabel Lake Bernice Oliver Florence Woodside Lottie Goodwin Cora Blakeney Loretta Brooks Ora Dauphin Mabel Reed

Benefit Card Party at Brunswick NAS Chiefs Club

The Military Wives Council of Brunswick Naval Air Station hosts an open bene fit card party Tuesday May 3 at 1 p m in the Chiefs club building 20. Service wives and guests invited. Mrs O D Kellett chairwoman. Mrs Bernard Byrne handles reservations.

Military Wives Council of The Brunswick Naval Air Station Chiefs’ Club Building 20 O. D. Kellett Bernard Byrne

Life expectancy gaps by race and gender in the United States

The data indicate non-white males have a 7 percent lower life expectancy at birth than white males, while non-white females show a nine year shorter life expectancy compared with white females.

United States

Salvation Army Advisory Council Plans Major Fund Campaign

Salvation Army Advisory Council chaired by Edward W. Bridgham met to organize a city and nearby towns fund campaign running May 14 through May 21. Attendees included leaders from AF of L, American Legion Auxiliary, Emblem Club, Club 42, Masonic groups, Lions, Rotary and Knights of Columbus among others. The planning group appointed committees for publicity, house to house canvassing, and executive staff with a May 5 supper meeting to finalize plans and assign tasks.

Edward W. Bridgham John Leonard AF of L Doris Reinhoel Beatrice Leavitt American Legion Auxiliary Donald Bmero Bar) Fortier Emblem Club Arthur Sturtevant Seekins Florence Temple Woolwich Stover West Bath Patricia, Mulcahy Daniel Williams Ralph Stetson Leslie Shumway Lewis Prentiss Wilmer Voorhees Theresa Hill Brian M. Jewett Gam Prawer Edward D. True Rodney Brooke Elmer Williams L. A. Dole Bath Salvation Army Sam Prawer Edward Dale True Charles Doyle William Skelton Charles Shepard Patricia Mulcahy Sally Footer Ihe Mulcahy Sle Wilmer Voodees Captain Jones Captain Augusta Shumway

Queen Esther Lodge 74th Anniversary Meeting Observed

Queen Esther Rebekah Lodge marked its 74th anniversary at Knights of Pythias hall with strong attendance. Grace Casey presided as Noble Grand while Past Noble Grand Carolyn Thompson read history and Nellie Lord shared reminiscences. State officers and district leaders attended, and plans for District 10’s May 31 session were discussed.

Queen Esther Rebekah Lodge Knights of Pythias Hall Grace Casey Helen Gagnon Lois Knight Carolyn Thompson Nellie Lord Queen Esther District No. 10 Athena Gillespie District 10 Evening Star Brunswick Beulah Richmond Pine Cone Wiscasset Myrtle Lodge Bath Noble Grand Ethel Bailey Inside Guardian Daniel Burgess Triple Link Evening Star Rebekah Lodge Pearl Reed Miriam Rebekah Lodge Rockland R. B. Capen Rebekah Lodge Sharon Downing

Dinner Meeting of Auxiliary Adds 32 Members at G A R Hall

Ernest Edgar Kate led a dinner meeting of the auxiliary at the G A R hall on April 21 with 32 members present. Demerise Swain chaired the event with help from Annie Brooks and Pauline Staples. Mayflowers decorated the tables as Myrtle Wilson Bina Staples and Annie Johansen were welcomed back after a period of illness.

Ernest Edgar Kate G. A. R. Hall Demerise Swain Annie Brooks Pauline Staples Department Myrtle Wilson Bina Staples Annie Johansen

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