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Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 28, 1960

Page

3

Wis casset Town Names Local Officials And Community Plans

Wis casset selectmen appoint Harbormaster Curtis Pearson building inspector Lester Pickering fire chief Everett Jackson sealer Jay Blagdon dog constable Aubrey Fullerton Civil Defense Jed Colby police chief Carroll Flanders. Legion backs Explorer post for boys 14 to 18 with local businessmen urged to participate. Troop 201 poised to form nucleus for new post as Scoutmaster Bell notes growth. Congregational church groups plan May breakfast May 4 and paper drive May 7. Silver Tea for World Council missionary fund. Church fair set for July 16. Personal items include Victoria Crandall visiting from New York and others at various local engagements.

Wiscasset Curtis Pearson Lester Pickering Everett Jackson Jay Blagdon Aubrey Fullerton Jed Colby Carroll Flanders Bradford - Sortwell - Wright Post American Legion S. V. McAllister Bath Post John Sutter Roderic Bell Organ Society First Congregational Church Boy Scout Missionary Fund World Council of Churches Marco Club Victoria Crandall New York City Brunswick Miss Crandall Victor Franzen Clark's Point Howard Kahl Clark’s Point Ted Laurie

Mid-Coast Route 1 Assn Meets In Rockland

Highway Commission Chairman David H. Stevens told the Maine Mid-Coast Route 1 Association in Rockland Tuesday night that the Portland Brunswick Bath section of the Interstate Highway in Maine will be completed before 1963. He said Brunswick to Bath construction will start before next July, linking Portland to Bath and Brunswick as safe, efficient highways for industry and coastal recreation. State Representative Edwin H. Pert of Bath attended the meeting.

Maine Portland Edwin H. Pert Bath

Square Dance at Huse School Saturday Night

A square dance will be held at Huse school gym this Saturday from 8 to 11:30 pm sponsored by the Recreation Department. Brooks Eastman of West Buxton will call with his wife Fran assisting. Eastman has led Bath dances this season and is popular. Bath Square Dance Club will serve refreshments. Morse High School class of 1960 graduates are invited as guests and admitted free.

Huse School Recreation Department Brooks Eastman West Buxton Fran Eastman Bath Bath Square Dance Club Morse High Bath Square

Angela Cobb A Mitchell School Pupil Hospitalized

Angela Pet Cobb daughter of Mr and Mrs James Cobb resides with grandparents Mr and Mrs Floyd Elwell at 94 Corliss Street. She is a medical patient at Memorial hospital and attends Mitchell school as a sub-primary pupil.

Angela Pet’ Cobb Floyd Elwell Memorial Hospital James Cobb Bluff Road Mitchell School

Woolwich Grange Members Clean Hall for Banquet Day

Woolwich Sewing Circle met April 21 at the grange hall for an all day session to prepare for the annual teachers banquet held April 25. A noon picnic followed, and Mrs Auta Munsey received a birthday cake from Mrs Bernard Bailey. Future meetings move to the hall on the first and third Thursdays at 10 am. Several members and visitors are listed with addresses, illnesses, and hospital details. The week’s events include church services, youth fellowships, and a Day’s Ferry Cemetery Association meeting.

Sewing Circle of Woolwich Grange Grange Auta Munsey Bernard Bailey The Clyde Bailey Sharon Jinx Doreen Harrison Tipsword Danny Raymond Durgan Richard Raymond, Jr Tamie Harvey Chubbuck Susan Edward Belanger Marion Hanson George Wright Road Windsor Moatsweag Road Mountain Road Roderic Bell Wiscasset Portland Kenneth Siegars Marion Curran George Bath Memorial Hospital George Gavett Phipps Point Montsweag Road Center Baptist Church Webber Roland Bailey Richmond Louis Edwards Day’s Ferry Topsham Woolwich- Wiscasset Sidebotham Baptist Youth Fellowship Georgie Walker Maxine Boyd Swampscott Mass Atlantic Coast Virginia Beach Washington, D. C George Wright Read Damariscotta Lake Chester Leeman Wayne Hockomock Road Irene Barbara Harnish Bath William Sanders Old State Road Newberry’s Barbara Costello Hall Sagadahoc Ferry Hall

Snow family visits Boston and New Bedford on Saturday

Mr and Mrs Wendell Snow and Mrs Snowdeals mother Mrs Lillian Burns of 74 Denny road visited Boston and New Bedford Massachusetts Saturday.

Wendell Snowdeal Snowdeal Lillian Burns Denny Road Boston New Bedford Mass

Arrowsic Fire Auxiliary Hosts Square Dance and Social

The Arrowsic Fire Department Auxiliary sponsored a Saturday square dance at the Arrowsic Town Hall with Mel Howe providing the music and calling. Attendees included local couples and families, a Friday food sale at Rogers Hardware in Bath, and plans for a May 12 supper at the Stagecoach Inn. Several members and guests were noted in recaps of community visits and gatherings across Bath, Woolwich, and nearby towns.

Fire Department Arrowsic Mel Howe George Stafford Lee Michiel Mazeiko Hugh Eisenhower Frank Carlton John Chaffee Frank Rittall Carol Ainsworth Leslie Son Bion Ralph Steene Chester McCrater Rogers Hardware Store Bath Sagadahoc Women’s Democratic Otty Steen Bluff Head Perley Ater Harold Walker Herbert Craige Kal Rosenwald Mary Steen Bonney Buzzell Adoneram Hagin Brunswick Lawrence Rothwell Frances John Mark Saugus Mass Rothwell Norman Drummond Warren F. Hawley Jr Karl Rosenwald Gladys Weeman Eva McLean Portland Roland Peterson Aubrey E. Steen George Schmidt Lewiston Alfred Schmidt South Milwaukee Wis Edwin Hussa Wiscasset Petersons

Red Cross Seeks Bath Area Students for Aquatic School

The Bath Chapter of the American Red Cross invites young men and women to attend the 1960 National Aquatic and Small Craft School at Camp Kiwanee, Hanson, Massachusetts. Applicants must be 18 or over, physically fit, and wish to teach others. The Red Cross covers board, lodging, textbooks, and instructor outlines. Applications available at 7312 Front Street, Bath. Courses run June 13 to 23 with ratings in swimming, lifesaving, first aid, and outboard motor boating safety.

Bath American Red Cross Bath Area Camp Kiwanee Hanson Mass Red Cross Front Street

Woolwich Cub Scouts Tour State House Meeting Governor Reed

Five dens of Woolwich Cub Scout Pack 92 toured the State House in Augusta on Thursday. About 30 Cub Scouts met Gov. John H. Reed in the afternoon and visited Blaine Mansion before returning. Den mothers accompanying the group included Mrs. Harold Strout Mrs. Herbert Wright Mrs. Albert Woodman Mrs. Richard Campbell Mrs. Stephen Sidebotham Mrs. Roland Bailey Mrs. Fernald Bailey Mrs. William Wright Sr Miss Kathy Phillips and Mrs. Albert Richard and daughter Denise.

Woolwich State House Augusta John H. Reed Blaine Mansion Harold Strout Herbert Wright Albert Woodman Richard Campbell Stephen Sidebotham Roland Bailey Fernald Bailey William Wright

Bath Jaycees name delegates and alternates to convention

The Greater Bath Jaycees named three delegates Lew Colby Armand Langlais and William Donnell to the state Jaycee convention in Portland. Three alternates were listed Robert C. Cummings Peter Owen and George Dearborn. They also planned a Teen-Age Road-eo for Saturday morning a clean-up week starting Monday and a public clam supper on May 13 at Huse school.

Portland Greater Bath

West Bath Grange Grandparents Night Recap

West Bath Grange hosted Grandparents Night with 16 grandmothers and 11 grandfathers. Highlights included readings, skits, and a memory game led by Lawrence Palmer Jr with Marcia Knight and Charles Soule, plus a birthday sing for two attendees. Dirigo grange observes Youth Night with guest officers from West Bath. Sagadahoc Pomona plans April supper at Dromore grange.

West Bath Grange Lona Howe Edwin Slaggett Mable Williams Dromore Alice Johnson Marion Farnsworth Alice Smith Ida Mae Nicoll Bertha Palmer Janet Collins Rosai Freeman Arvella Holbrook Ethel MacDonald Alton Collins Lawrence Palmer, Jr Marcia Knight Charles Soule Persis Miller Alton Mattie Collins Richard Gurney Verl McNelly Lawrence Palmer Kista Hanson Vivian Brown Marshall Boudreau Margaret DeMerchant Dirigo Grange West Bath Sagadahoc Pomona Dromore Grange

Former Bath Man Heads Helicopter Anti-Sub Group

Commander William L. Bennett former Bath man now commands Helicopter Antisubmarine Squadron Three at Naval Air Station Norfolk Virginia He assumed command March 23 A 1943 Naval Academy graduate he holds the Presidential Unit Citation Bennett family once lived at 11 Snow Park His father died at Cooper's Mills and worked for Metropolitan Life Insurance Bennett is married to Mary L Short of San Diego California

Navy William L. Bennett Naval Air Station Norfolk Bennett U.S. Naval Academy Annapolis Snow Park Cooper’s Mills Metropolitan Life Ins. Co Mary L Short San Diego Calif

Class Of 1940 Plans Its Twentyth Reunion

Morse High School class of 1940 holds a June Alumni banquet planning session for its 20th reunion. About 20 members attended and formed committees for reunion, publicity, and membership with names including Leon Pennell Barbara McMann Carlisle Albert Desmond Harry Fullerton Doris Crocker Steen Abby McCabe Holbrook Winifred Brown Rodgers and Alice Eaton Clark. Members will be notified of progress and future meetings.

Morse High School Leon Pennell Barbara McMann Carlisle Albert Desmond Harry Fullerton John Sturtevant Edward Atkinson Richard Minott Doris Crocker Steen Abby McCabe Holbrook Winifred Brown Rodgers Alice Eaton Clark Alice White Techiera

Pet Show At YMCA Sets May 7 in City Park

The YMCA sponsors a pet show on May 7 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the city park. Boys and girls in grades 2 through 8 may enter. Pets judged in three classes: most unusual, prettiest, and best tricks. Entry blanks available at the YMCA.

YMCA

West Bath social notes showcase births birthdays and visits

Mrs Norman H Sanford hosted a birthday party for Mr Sanford with guests including Bernard and Janice Knight. A baby named Julia Ann was born April 19 at Bath Memorial Hospital weighing six pounds six ounces. William Alexander Calvert arrived April 12, daughter Julia Ann and son William Alexander named in family news. Numerous calls visits and family ties illustrated recurring village ties among Bath West Bath and neighboring towns with extended travels and health updates.

Norman H. Sanford Sanford Bernard Knight Bath Donald Sanford Ernest William Sanford West Bath Charles Doyle Maynard Carleton Bath Memorial Hospital Julia Ann Janice Knight Boston Alfred Calvert California William Alexander Lewiston Sandra Rose Stanley Rose Portland Robert Killam Gardiner Frances Deehan Ethel Burns Eunice Putnam Gladys Deehan Leon Moore Edgecomb Irving Burnham Woody Burnham West Beth Lawrence Burnham York Burnham James Neville Chris Beachmont Mass Suzanne Bickford Boxford Brigham’s Cove Harry J. Rich Topsham Dana Small Martha David Matthew Mr. Small Sheriff Loring D. Small Harland Boynton Mary Worthien Richmond Sheldon Hollis Loren Law N. Y William Hodgkins Kittery Blair Wilson Melrose Campbel’s Pond Gail Christiansen D.K.E Bowdoin College Brunswick

North Bath Notes Ice flows, geese arrive, peepers sing

Whiskeay creek is ice free and wild geese appear as residents report signs of spring. Mrs. James Ryder and her sons Fred and Joe from New Jersey visited Bath relatives while Royden Haines and family hosted and guests visited, including Edwin Hemingway and Mrs. Henry Root's family.

James Ryder Fred Joe New Jersey Clarence Moore Ryder Clarence Moore, Jr Bath Royden Haines Ross Mitchell Alton Royden Charlotte Dora Haines Royden Haines, Jr Edwin Hemingway Littleton Mass Henry G.root Jeffry Julie-Ann E. N. Cole Annabelle Lewiston Mrs. Cole

West Bath Fire Dept Auxiliary meets April 20

West Bath Fire Department Auxiliary gathered at Mrs. Marjories Boynton’s Quaker Point road home on Wednesday April 20. President Boynton opened, a prayer by Mrs. Reno followed. A thank you letter for funds toward a new cement floor was read. Reports on the April 16 rummage sale noted a mystery prize won by Boynton with Barbara Thompson donating it. Prizes were awarded, games played. Eunice Fitzgerald won the grand prize and Boynton the booby. Next meeting set for May 18 at Mrs. Elizabeth Torrey’s Foster’s Point road home hosted by Marie Reil and Boynton.

West Bath Fire Department Marjories Boynton Quaker Point Road

Dresden Community News Highlights Local Visits and Graduates

A Dresden prayer meeting was held at the Whitneys. Recent visitors included Mrs Marion Butts and Mr Mrs Leslie Watson and Hazel of Chelsea. George Benner arrived at Kimpo Air Base Korea, formerly at Forbes AFB Topeka. Civil Defense wardens trained at the fire station. St Johns Episcopal women met at Mrs Houdlette’s. May Groves and daughters visited Wiscard Sheldon family. Bridges Academy seniors’ class parts announced: valedictorian Richard James, salutatorian Margaret Lilly. Gagne and Brooks named honor essayists. Lilly noted for Bickford prize and D A R Good Citizen. plans include Maine Vocational Institute and Gorham Teachers College.

William Whitney West Dresden Whitneys Marion Butts Westbrook Leslie Watson Hazel Chelsea George Benner Kimpo Air Base Korea Forbes A. F. B Topeka Kan Edward Good Dresden Mills Civil Defense Organization St. John’s Episcopal Church Frank Houdlette May Groves Juanita Helen Wiscasset Harriette Carolyn Sheldon Charles W. Sheldon Rockland Sheldon Robert Ingraham Fred Witham John Witham Rosemary James Fales Newington Conn Bridge Academy Willis McComb Richard James Margaret Lilly Dana Gagne Alice Brooks James Maine Vocational Institute Portland Miss Lilly Bickford Betty Crocker of Tomorrow D.A.R. Good Citizen

Bath Nurses Represent At National Conventions

Miss Cynthia Osgood and Miss Betty Robinson will represent Bath at the National Student Nurses Convention and the National Nurses Convention in Miami, Florida, from April 29 through May 6. Osgood, a Maine Medical Center student nurse and Morse High School graduate, is en route from Boston after returning home for a brief leave. She was Mohiba Queen in 1956 and has served as a past worthy advisor of Bath Rainbow Assemblies for Girls.

Bath Miami Fla Cynthia Osgood Betty Robinson Miss Osgood Fred Osgood Bedford Street Maine Medical Center Portland Boston Osgood Morse High School Bath Rainbow Assemblys

Notice to Vacate Plans Relocate Business from Uptown Theatre Lobby

Plans call for moving the business in the lobby of the former Uptown theatre as remodeling finishes. Howard says negotiations for the cleaning establishment building are not yet complete but expected soon. The building has served as a storage warehouse for Acme Supply Co owned by Howard. A final decision on constructing a new A and P store is expected in a few days per J. H. Miller representatives who have held the buildings under option for a year.

Uptown Howard Cleaning Establishment Acme Supply Co J. H. Miller

Bangor Visit Tied to Insurance Office Leaders

Richard Thomas an agent of the Reserve Life Ins Co along with Irene Newman an agent and supervisor, and C B Ritchie manager of the local office and former Portland manager were in Bangor on a business trip.

Richard Thomas Reserve Life Ins., Co Irene Newman C. B. Ritchie Portland Bangor

Richmond Bride Barbara Uhle Weds Roger Babb in Bowdoinham

In Bowdoinham at the Baptist parsonage Rev Donald Taylor presided at the double ring ceremony uniting Miss Barbara Anne Uhle daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry Uhle Bowdoinham and Roger N. Babb son of Mr and Mrs William Babb Richmond. The bride wore a nylon ballerina gown with ruf fle veiling and carried a white carnation and pom bouquet. Reception followed at the groom's aunt and uncle's home in Richmond. Guests came from Auburn Augusta Lewiston Wilton Brunswick Portland Gardiner Bowdoinham and Dover NH. The couple will live at 25 Water Street after a New Hampshire trip. Barbara to graduate from Brunswick High and Roger from Richmond High, a prior Air Force member now employed in Freeport.

Barbara Anne Uhle Harry. Uhle Bowdoinham Roger N. Babb William Babb Fuller Street Baptist Parsonage Donald Taylor Joyce Hamilton Portland Philip Hamilton Percy Huntington Richmond Cheryl Babb Martha Temple Joline McKay Betty Valentine Patricia Freeman

Stork Shower Honoring Mrs. Philip Rattleff Jr

Mrs. Philip Rattleff Sr hosted a stork shower for Mrs. Philip Rattleff Jr of Heathlane at Bow man street. Guests included Bath residents Mrs Aubrey Steen Jr Mrs George Delano Mrs Ernest Stilphen Mrs Benjamin Woodside and others with gifts sent by relatives from Bath Boothbay Harbor Puerto Rico and Wis casset.

Philip Rattleff, Jr Heathlane Philip Rattleff Bowman Street Rattleff Aubrey Steen, Jr George Delano Ernest Stilphen Benjamin Woodside George Oliver Edwin Small Wilfred McLeary Donald White John Mitchell Francis McLaughlin Ralph Blakeney Bath

Emblem Club Elects Officers at Annual Meeting

Anna Grace was elected president of the Bath Emblem Club at the Elks home on April 20. Officers for 1960-61 include Barbara Hagerthy vice president Ruth Sutherland treasurer Estelle Thompson financial secretary Frances Robinson recording secretary Eleanor Perow corresponding secretary Pamela Stilphen chaplain and trustees Bessie Burns Frances Cassidy Mary Emero Margaret Warfield press historian Hazel Perow Bernice Fortier and Diane Hart. Installing committee led by Bernadine Hancox and Hazel Wakefield. The installation ceremony is set for May 6 at the Elks home with Mary Hennessey acting supreme president.

Anna Grace Bath Emblem Club Elks Barbara Hagerthy Ruth Sutherland Estelle Thompson Frances Robinson Eleanor Perow Pamela Stilphen Bessie Burns Frances Cassidy Mary Emero Margaret Warfield Hazel Perow Bernice Fortier Diane Hart Mary Hennessey Lynn, Mass Bernadine Hancox Hazel Wakefield

Queen Esther Lodge Observes Past Noble Grands Night

Queen Esther Rebekah Lodge held its Past Noble Grands Night on Tuesday April 19 with an entertainment directed by Mrs Edith Rice. Each past officer received a gift and notices announced invitations for Dorothy Stone and Eunice Perry to guest officer roles at Pine Cone Lodge Wis casset and Congin Lodge Cumberland Mills respectively. Future plans include May 3 Mother's Day Old Timers Night with final supper under Mrs Gladys Kidder, May 17 memorial service, and a tableau rehearsal ahead of the District 10 meeting May 7 at Richmond. Members were urged to send get well cards to Mrs Louise Stevens and Mrs Jessie Kilbride in Brunswick.

Queen Esther Rebekah Lodge Edith Rice Dorothy Stone Pine Cone Lodge Wiscasset Eunice Perry Congin Lodge Cumberland Mills Gladys Kidder Queen Esther Odd Fellows Hall Richmond Grange Hall Louise Stevens Jessie Kilbride Brunswick Edith» Rice Barbara Small Lucille Leach Penelope Carter

Pilgrim Fellowship Plans Outlined At Winter Parsonage Meeting

At the Sunday evening Pilgrim Fellowship gathering in Winter the season's plans were announced. Chaplain Bird of the New England area will speak next week. May 8 introduces Modern Art slides by Mrs. Martin W. Sargent. The final May 15 meeting reviews the Boston area college trip and welcomes high school students considering church membership at Pentecost. Summer camp registrations at Pilgrim Lodge were urged. Nan Akeley led worship and Pauli Ann Stinson chaired the session.

Pilgrim Fellowship of Winter Chaplain Bird New England Martin W. Sargent Boston Pentacost Pilgrim Lodge State Pilgrim Fellowship Pauli Ann Stinson Nan Akeley

Troop 57 Observes Parents Night and Awards

Boy Scout Troop 57 held a Parents Night on April 19 at Beacon Street church vestry. Badges and patches were awarded including First class to Harold Stevens and Bruce Robbins, Second class to Jeffery and Peter McMann, and home repair, chemistry, firemanship, and personal fitness merit badges to multiple members. Randall Souviney earned patrol leader patch and citizenship in the home badge. Paul Marchant received assistant patrol leader patch. Paul Berry Sr. was given fishing gear for the camp last February. several scouts enjoyed an ice fishing trip.

Boy Scout Troop Beacon Street Harold Stevens Bruce Robbins Jeffery Peter McMann Kenneth Patterson Wayne Robbins Ralph White, Jr Leverett Mitchell Paul Berry Jr Richard Nichols Howard Mead Paul

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