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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 28, 1960

Page

4

Local births and visits highlight Lewiston society notes

Rev and Mrs Harold L Allen of Poultney announce the birth of a daughter Joyce Robin on April 16. They have three other children Patricia Priscilla and James. Mrs John Hart Mrs Malon Genthner and Miss Marguerite Mulcahy were visitors in Lewiston. Twin girls Sherry and Cheryl Knight celebrated their fifth birthday. Mrs Lorraine Knight and Mrs Laura Greenleaf grandmothers of Jean and Frances Greenleaf joined relatives in the celebration. Mrs Frank E Moore confined by illness. Miss Anna F Lonn to resume studies in Fredericksburg Va on April 19. Mr and Mrs Richard McRae and Joyce Judy visited friends in Falmouth. Mr and Mrs Benjamin O Fitzgerald Jr and children returned from a 12 day Florida vacation including Sarasota Jungle Gardens. Mrs Ralph E Sanborn opened her home for summer at 356 Middle Street. Mr and Mrs Robert S Pickett of Syracuse announce the birth of a son Edward Charles at Syracuse Memorial Hospital. they also have a daughter Elizabeth Jane. Mrs Pickett is Jane Niles, daughter of Merle and Mrs Niles of Union Street.

Harold L. Allen Poultney, Vt Joyce Robin Allen Bath Corliss Street Baptist Church Patricia Priscilla James Sherry Cheryl Knight Paul Knight Arrowsie Lorraine Knight Laura Greenleaf Jean Frances Greenleaf Paul, Jr Richard Thei Benjamin O. Fitzgerald, Jr Darlene Cynthia Ronald Benjamin High Street Florida Sun Coast Sarasota Jungle Gardens Robert S Pickett Syracuse, N. Y Syracuses Memorial Hospital Edward Charles Elizabeth Jane Pickett Jane Niles Merle C Niles Union Street Small Point Fred Moffatt Ear Eckerson Walter Gilmore Bath Memorial Hospital Herbert Sprague Fred Spinney Portland Spinney Maine Medical Center Margaret Oliver Calderwood Baking Co Ofter Ernest Oliver Allen Spear Ellison Moody Harpswell Edith Oliver Morse High Arthur Allen Martha Weymouth Mass Carl Wieting Paul Barrett Hallowell Roger Oliver George Oliver Edith Marguerite McNulty Sam Jeffrey Brunswick Emma Newdick Ralph Card Peter Isaacson Lewiston Isaacson

Freeman announces birth of daughter Deborah Jean

Mr and Mrs Robert BE Freeman of 1128 West Ash Street Blytheville Arkansas announce the birth of a daughter Deborah Jean on April 14. Freeman is a U S Air Force serviceman, son of Mr and Mrs Oscar Freeman of High Street. Mrs Lafarre of Coombs 221 Cherry Street, recently released from Parkview Hospital Brunswick, returned home Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Robert C Niles and children Robert and Chery left Friday for their home in ae eremeeneer me Tinie tra 6 4.

Robert BE. Freeman West Ash Street Blythindle, Ark Deborah Jean Freeman U.S. Air Force Oscar Freeman High Street Robert C. Niles Robert Chery

Vacation visit notes and local medical updates in Bath

Families from Framingham New York and Syracuse travel to Bath for vacation with relatives including Mrs Brett and Mr Brett visiting Memorial Hospital patients John Hart Jr. and Lindell Chadbourne recover at Maine Osteopathic Hospital. Terri Reed and others ill with mumps. John Lowery recuperating at Memorial Hospital and plans to return to police work. Harry Knight ill at Bath Memorial Hospital after Bath Iron Works incident.

Barry Higgins Visit With Aunt in Farnham

Barry Higgins of Oakland is visiting over the Spring school vacation with his aunt Mrs Reginald Farnham 832 Washington.

Barry Higgins Oakland Reginald Farnham Washington, Street

Sophomore Fathers Day at Wellesley College Event

G Baer Connard of 1 Edward street plans to join his daughter Susan Connuard for the 14th annual Sophomore Fathers Day at Wellesley College in Wellesley Massachusetts on April 30. advance reservations show fathers coming from several states and from Lima Peru. Also noted, Richard Quimby, a second year pupil, is home with mumps. Dr and Mrs Robert McPaine of Seattle announce the birth of a daughter born April 11 in Seattle Hospital. Mrs Dorothy Lord and Mr Harry Layton of Augusta visited Easter weekend.

G. Baer Connard Edward Street Susan Connuard Wellesley College Wellesley Mass Lima Peru Harry Layton Augusta

Local Couple Welcomes Baby Boy at Bath Memorial Hospital

Mr and Mrs Dana McIntire of 23 Lincoln Street became parents to a baby boy on April 20. The infant weighed seven pounds seven ounces and was born at Bath Memorial Hospital. The McIntires already have two children named Dana Ard and Karen. the baby is not yet named.

Dana McIntire Lincoln Street Bath Memorial Hospital

Mrs Burgess Admitted as Survival Patient in Maine Medical Center

Mrs. Alex Burgess of 273 Cen ter street was admitted April 20 to the Maine Medical Center, Portland, where she is a survival patient.

Alex Burgess Center Street Maine Medical Center Portland

Family from Saugus Passes While on Vacation at Maine Cabins

Mr and Mrs Ralph Merry Jr and three children of Saugus Mass passed away last week at Merrys cabins in West Bath while Mr Merry was on a week vacation from his teaching duties in Sau 11S.

Ralph Merry, Jr Saugus Mass Merry West Bath Mr. Merry

Preney Birth Announcement for Newborn Son Brian Anthony

Mr and Mrs John J Preney of 12 Snow Park announce the birth of a son on April 19 at Bath Memorial Hospital. The baby weighed eight pounds nine ounces and has been named Brian Anthony.

John J. Preney Snow Park Bath Memorial Hospital Brian Anthony

Birth of Daughter Alice Ellen to Cummings Family

3M2 and Mrs H D Cummings of Ram Island Light Station announce the birth of a daughter named Alice Ellen born April 20. The infant weighed eight pounds seven ounces. Mrs Cummings is the former Lucie Lewis, daughter of Mr and Mrs Alvah Lewis of 406 High Street. Paternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs Dana Cummings of Birch Street, Rockland.

H. D. Cummings Ram Island Light Station Alice Ellen Cummings Lucie Lewis Alvah Lewis High Street Dana Cummings Birch Street Rockland

Freeman Crosby Patient at Bath Memorial Hospital

Freeman Crosby of 71 Richardson Street is a surgical patient at Bath Memorial Hospital.

Freeman Crosby Richardson Street Bath Memorial Hospital

Castner Family Noted Residents Moving in Dover

Mr and Mrs Lenny Castner and family formerly of Bath now reside at 228 Center Street Dover N H in the HE P Small garage area. Castner was employed at the HE P Small garage during Bath residence.

Lenny Castner Dover, N. HS Bath Oxton Center Street Castner HE. P. Small Garage

Weekend Guests Bring Wilton Couple to Adams Court

Mr and Mrs Jascha French of Adams court hosted over the weekend Mr and Mrs Stewart Jordeen of Wilton as their guests, sharing a social visit in the family home.

Jascha French Adams Court Stewart Jordeen Wilton

Senior Girl Scouts Run April Car Wash Program

Elizabeth Smith led a Park Street car wash effort for the Senior Girl Scouts of the city. The Saturday event served as a money making project for April.

Elizabeth Smith Michael Smith Park Street

Pond Couple Dies in Boston Over the Weekend

Mr and Mrs. Lloyd Pond of 22 Adams Court died last weekend in Boston. Local authorities have not released full details, and funeral arrangements are pending as family mourns in the community.

Lloyd Pond Adams Court Boston

Maas Family Hosts Visitors From Boston and Korea

Mrs. Florence Maas on 842 Washington Street welcomes son Walter Maas his wife Phyllis and son Lenny. Lenny, still on leave from the U S Army, has just returned from a Korea tour. The Maas family plans to return to their Boston home Sunray.

Florence Maas Washington Street Walter Maas Phyllis Lenny Korea Maas Boston Sunray

Lester Knight Patient at Bath Memorial Hospital

Lester Knight of 449 Washington Street is listed as a medical patient at Bath Memorial hospital.

Lester Knight Washington Street Bath Memorial Hospital

Going away party for Mrs Alice Colby in Bath

Mrs Agnes Farrin of 866 Washington Street entertained Thursday evening at her home with a going away party for Mrs Alice Colby Ice cream and cake were served during the evening Mrs Colby left Friday for St Petersburg Fla where she will attend the wedding of her sister Mrs Bruce Campbell and infant son returned to their home on 95 Denny road Friday from Mercy hospital Portland Henry Thorpe son of Mr and Mrs John Thorpe 704 High street returned to Bath Saturday He spent the Easter vacation visiting with Mr and Mrs Frank Tremaine and family of Scarsdale N Y Miss Jean Steen daughter of Mr and Mrs J Herbert Craige of High street returned home Saturday after visiting a week with her uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs C Bruce Wright of Holden Mass

Agnes Farrin Washington Street Alice Colby Colby St. Petersburg Fla Bruce Campbell Denny Road Mercy Hospital Portland Henry Thorpe John Thorpe High Street Bath Frank Tremaine Scarsdale N. Y Jean Steen J. Herbert Craige

Local resident James P. Caverly convalesces at home

James P. Caverly is convalescing at his home at 15 Spring Street after undergoing surgery at Bath Memorial Hospital. The report notes his recovery is proceeding and he is resting at home.

James P. Caverly Spring Street Bath Memorial Hospital

Bath Area Births and Visits Highlight Local Life

Mrs Mabel Brockway returns home after three weeks as a patient at Bath Memorial hospital. A daughter born April 20 at Bath Memorial to Mr and Mrs Thomas Flaherty weighs seven pounds three ounces. Lynn Coleen Flaherty is the newborn. Bath police sergeant is the baby’s father. Neighbors Mr and Mrs Neil LaRochelle visit relatives in Oakland and Waterbury. Mrs Hazel Richardson of Auburn is a house guest of Bruce Campbell family. Miss Elvira Birney enjoys Easter vacation in Norway from Bath Junior High teaching duties. Mr Edmund Gibson and daughter Susan visit Machias. Gibson teaches ninth grade at Bath Junior High. Mrs Edward McGuiggan, delegate of Maine Women’s Legislative Council, attends Bowdoin session. Mrs Charles R Sims, former Bath First Baptist pastor’s wife, remains a patient at Parkview hospital Brunswick.

Thomas Flaherty North Street Bath Memorial Hospital Lynn Coleen Flaherty Bath Elvira Birney High Street Norway Bath Junior High School Edmund Gibson Susan Heathlane Machias Gibson Charles R. Sims West Bath Sims First Baptist Church Parkview Hospital Brunswick

Bath memory hospital surgery for Mrs Cummings at Ram Island

Mrs HD Cummings of Ram Island Light Station underwent surgery Saturday morning while a patient at Bath Memorial hospital. Miss Kathleen MacLellan left Bath for Arlington Heights Mass after visiting Bath with Mr and Mrs J Bazin Lemont Jr at 14 Dike road yesterday afternoon.

HD. Cummings Ram Island Light Station Bath Memorial Hospital Kathleen MacLellan Arlington Heights Mass Bath J Bazin Lemont, Jr Dike Road

Miss Georgina Wood Celebrates Ninth Birthday Party

Miss Georgina Florence Wood, daughter of Mr and Mrs Kenneth Wood of Washington Street, recently celebrated her ninth birthday with a family party. Miss Sandra Taber of 1960 is spending a few days in Orono, daughter of Mr and Mrs Jesse Taber of Dummer Street.

Georgina Florence Wood Kenneth Wood Washington Street Sandra Taber Bath Orono Miss Taber Jesse Taber Dummer Street

Miss Evelyn Stinson Joins Fat Boy Drive In staff

Miss Evelyn Stinson of Beacon Street has gone to work for the season at the Fat Boy Drive In in Brunswick. She has worked there for three years and will graduate from Morse High School this June.

Evelyn Stinson Beacon Street Brunswick Miss Stinson Morse High School

Mr and Mrs Carter Visit Bristol With Hall Family

Mr and Mrs Richard Carter of Valley Road visited last week with Mrs Carter’s parents Mr and Mrs John Hall in Bristol. Mr Carter is a member of Bath Junior High School.

Richard Carter Valley Road

Glendale couple guests of Boston hosts at Bedford Street

Mr and Mrs John W Hedenberg of Glendale California accompanied by Mrs Hedenbergs sister Mrs J W Pickett of Boston passed last weekend as guests of Mr and Mrs Frank Kittredge of 59 Bedford Street.

John W. Hedenberg Glendale Calif

Cummings Children Visit Grandparents During Mother’s Hospitalization

Brenda Sue and Russell Wayne Cummings, children of BM2 and Mrs H D Cummings, are visiting their grandparents Mr street during their mother’s hospitalization.

Brenda Sue Russell Wayne Cummings H. D. Cummings Alvah Lewis High Street

Morse and Sekkins Return From Florida Tour

Mr and Mrs Alvah A Morse and Mr and Mrs Norman Sekkins returned home this weekend after a two week Florida tour. They visited Marine Studio St Augustine Cypress Gardens Silver Springs and stayed with Mrs Morse's father William Merry in Sarasota. On their way home they paused Friday in Boxboro Massachusetts to see their daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs John Norton.

Alvah A. Morse Norman Seckins Florida Sunshine State Marine Studio St. Augustine Cypress Gardens Silver Springs Morse William Merry Sarasota Boxboro Mass Morses John Norton

Local residents begin return from Bath visit

Harold C Hart of Denny road rests as a medical patient at Bath hospital. Mr and Mrs Ralph Merry Jr and their three children of Saugus Mass left Sunday after a brief stay at Merry s Cabins in West Bath. Mr Merry was on vacation from teaching duties in Saugus. Mrs Charles Ansert of Center street is a patient at Memorial hospital.

Harold C. Hart Denny Road Bath Memorial Hospital Ralph Merry, Jr Saugus Mass Merry West Bath Charles Ansert Center Street Memorial Hospital

Dorchester Weekend Guests Include Crosby Family

Mr and Mrs Sherwood Crosby of 855 High street with daughter Doris and Miss Pamela Brown of Bedford street spent the weekend in Dorchester Massachusetts as guests of their daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs Vernon Lamberty who recently moved to Dorchester from Bath Mrs Frances Armstrong of South street will enter Mercy hospital in Portland Tuesday for surgery Thursday

Sherwood Crosby High Street Doris Pamela Brown Bedford Street Dorchester Mass Vernon Lamberty Lambertys Bath Frances Armstrong South Street Mercy Hospital Portland

Lewiston Couple Visit Bennett Family on Center Street

Mr and Mrs Dana Labbe of Lewiston visited Sunday with Mr and Mrs Francis Bennett at 131 Center Street enjoying an afternoon call and conversation.

Dana Labbe Lewiston Francis Bennett Center Street

Bath and Brunswick women attend annual supper and battalion meeting

Mrs. Carolyn Thompson of Bath joins Mrs. Louise Stevens and Mrs. Jessie Kilbride of Brunswick as hostesses at the annual supper and battalion meeting of Battalion No. 1 at Odd Fellows hall Forest avenue Portland. Other notes include visits by Mrs. Edward Vose of Lake Placid to Meadowway, and a family trip by Mr. and Mrs. Merry of Saugus to their West Bath summer home.

Carolyn Thompson Bath Louise Stevens Jessie Kilbride Brunswick Odd Fellows Hall Forest Avenue Portland Canton Ridgley No. 1 Lamp Ioof

Woolwich Residents Mentioned In Local Notices

Mrs C P Hall of Woolwich is a surgical patient at Bath Memorial hospital. Mrs Wall sustained a broken hip in a fall at her home. Rev Frederick L Niles and daughter Elizabeth of Beacon street returned home after staying several days at Westfield Massachusetts with Mr and Mrs Lloyd H Cliff. While there, Rev Mr Niles officiated at the baptism of the Cliffs four children at First Methodist church of Westfield. Mr and Mrs Albert Bailey of Western avenue and Mrs Elizabeth Hathorne of Woolwich attended the inspection of Mystic Rebekah Lodge at Warren Monday evening last week.

C. P. Hall Woolwich Bath Memorial Hospital Wall Frederick L. Niles Elizabeth Beacon Street Westfield Mass Liloyd H. Cliff Mr. Niles Cliffs First Methodist Church Albert Bailey Western Avenue Elizabeth Hathorne Mystic Rebekah Lodge Warren

Mrs Bailey Hosts Luncheon for Local Ladies

Mrs Albert Bailey of Western avenue entertained with a luncheon Saturday. Attendees included Miss Evelyn Gammon, warden of the Rebekah Assembly of Maine, Mrs Grace Rainey, district deputy president of District 8, Mrs Jeanette Adams, deputy marshal of District 2, and Mrs Hilda York, noble grand of Mt Hope, Norway.

Albert Bailey Western Avenue Evelyn Gammon Rebekah Assembly of Maine Grace Rainey Jeanette Adams Hilda York Noble Grand Mt. Hope Norway

Norton couple visits with extended family in Maine area

Mr and Mrs William Hill Jr and their children from Norton Massachusetts spent the weekend visiting Mr and Mrs William Till of Middle street and Mrs Nora Lawson of Woolwich.

William Hill, Jr Norton, Mass William Till Middle Street Nora Lawson Woolwich

Local notes show illness and social visits across towns

Miss Lynn Tarbox, 21 months, of street, homebound with chickenpox. Elton and Mrs. Trafton of Washington street were weekend guests of their son’s family. Thaxter Trafton visits Bangor and Mrs. Lila Place of Middle street is ill at home. Attendees at the Susquisong Tribe 66th anniversary in Yarmouth, linked to Hockomock Council, D of P, and Sasanoa Tribe of Bath include Marjorie Steele, Annie Wilson, Frances St Martin, Ernest Avery, Arthur Haggett, Wilfred Roy, John St Martin, and Richard Johnson. Margaret Leach of Elite Beauty Salon returns from a two day Eastland Hotel convention in Portland.

Elton Trafton Washington Street Thaxter Trafton Bangor Marjorie Steele Annie Wilson Frances St. Martin Ernest Avery Arthur Haggett Wilfred Roy John St. Martin Richard Johnson L.O.R.M Yarmouth Hockomock Council D. of P Sasanoa Tribe Bath Margaret Leach Elite Beauty Salon Eastland Hotel Portland

Maine Guardsman to Attend Army Cooking School

Pvt. Steven Berry of Bath’s Howitzer Battery 108th Armored Cavalry Regiment departs for Fort Lee Virginia for a two month Army cooking course. He is son of Mr and Mrs Harry Berry of 723 Middle Street.

Steven Berry Bath 108D Armored Cavalry Regiment Maine Army National Guard Fort Lee Pvt Berry Harry Berry Middle, Street

Local School News and Patient Update

Miss Diane Farnham has returned to Hinkley school after Easter with grandmother Mrs. Dean Farnham of Fitts Street. Candy Elaine Gross, four year old Richard Gross of Chelsea formerly of Bath, is a patient at Maine Medical Center in Portland. Candy is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Thurston and Mr. and Mrs. Emerton Gross of Bath.

Diane Farnham Hinkley School Dean Farnham Fitts Street Candy Elaine Gross Richard Gross Chelsea Bath Maine Medical Center Portland Candy Walter Thurston Emerton Gross

Representative Mayo Attends Embalmers Board Hearing

Rep. Howard W. Mayo of Bath attended a State Board of Embalmers Examiners hearing at Franklin County Courthouse in Farmington Monday morning. In the evening he spoke to the Lions Club in Richmond as guest speaker.

Howard W. Mayo Bath Farmington State Board of Embalming Examiners Franklin County Court House Rep Mayo Lions Club Richmond

Mr and Mrs Philip O Hara Return From Miami Winter

Mr and Mrs Philip O Hara plan to return to 1168 Washington Street this Saturday after spending the winter in Miami Florida.

Pre-Nuptial Shower Held For Miss Marcia Holbrook

Miss Marcia Holbrook was guest of honor at a pre nuptial shower on Wednesday April 20 at Hyde Park Recreation hall hosted by Mrs Richard Quimby Mrs Roger Gerioux and Mrs Joseph Hart. The bride elect, daughter of Mrs Bertha Holbrook of 5 High street, will wed Franklin M Talbot Jr son of Mr and Mrs Franklin Talbot of High street. Guests included many Madras and town residents with gifts and refreshments served by hosts.

Marcia Holbrook Hyde Park Recreation Hall Richard Quimby Roger Gerioux Joseph Hart Bertha Holbrook High Street Franklin M. Talbot, Jr Franklin Talbot Holbrook Earl Morse Horace P. Morse James Morse Reid Perkins Richard Lutz Leroy Perkins Norman MacDonald Paul Holbrook John Burgess Forrest Drake Joseph Long Robert Linekin Bart O'Donnell Colleen O'Donnell Charles Morse Edwin Small Ruth Smith Mary Talbot Judith Holbrook

Rev David Bell Guest Speaker at Wesley Youth Fellowship

Reverend David W. Bell of Winthrop Kent's Hill and East Readfield addresses the Wesley Youth Fellowship Sunday evening. He is joined by young guests who share in a buffet supper social hour led by Miss Ruthe Elen Hunter and committee.

David W. Bell Winthrop Kent's Hill East Readfield Wesley Youth Fellowship Wesley Ruthe Elen Hunter Carl Nancy Kocha Stanley Hunter Wesley Fellowsip Miss Hunter Bowdoin College Carlyle Taber

Stork Shower Honors Mrs. Richard Chadbourne in Woolwich

Mrs. Richard Chadbourne formerly Pearl Hathorne was guest of honor at a surprise stork shower at her Woolwich home last week. Bassinet, pink and blue decorations, and a three tier cake highlighted the event hosted by Mrs. Murphy and Miss Norma Hathorne with many neighbors and relatives in attendance.

Richard Chadbourne Pearl Hathorne Woolwich Edward H. Murphy Murphy Norma Hathorne Albert White Victor Knight Kermit Bennett Edward Skillings Edward J. Murphy William Thornton Just —Wold James Temple John Murphy T. Tarpy Schulten Robert Cousins Keith Atwood William Temple David Hodgdon Harland Booker Gerald McNeil William T. Wright Leo King Sandra Hathorne Elwood Hathorne Herbert Wright Ruth Chadbourne Charles Blaisdell

May Fellowship Day Observed by Bath Women

The annual May Fellowship Day will be held Friday May 6 at the Phippsburg Center Congregational Church under the Greater Bath Council of Church Women. The service starts at 2 pm with the theme Citizenship on Responsible. Tea will be served by the Phippsburg church women and part of the offering assists the local Council of Church Women. Transportation may be arranged through the church delegate. Committee includes Mrs Earl Eckerson chair, Mrs Warren Harris, Mrs Frederick Niles and Mrs Truman Roberts.

Phippsburg Center Congregational Church Greater Bath United Church Women Council of Church Women Bath Council of Church Women Earl Eckerson Warren Harris Frederick Niles Truman Roberts

Phippsburg Bake Bean Supper Taglines Dromore Hall May 7

Mrs John Robert is general chairman for a public bake bean supper by the Phippsburg Sportsman's Association at Dromore grange hall on May 7 from 5 30 to 7 p m. Other items include Sunday Youth Fellowship leaders for Rev Earl Ecker's absence and Bedwell grange meetings. Personal items note students and residents visiting or returning from colleges and travels, with several social visits across Brunswick Bath Pemaquid Sebasco and Small Point locales.

John Robert Phippsburg Sportsman's Association Dromore Grange Hall Richard Dozois Earl Ecker Bedwell Grange Frederick Moffatt

Cub Pack 57 Plans Saturday Outing At Sewall Woods

Cub Pack 57 of Beacon Street Methodist church will outing at Sewall woods Saturday with breakfast at 7 30, a nature contest, hot chocolate and marshmallows, tug of war, high jump, dodge ball, noise game balloonie, and awards. Guides meet at 7 15 for transport. If rain, events move to church vestry.

Beacon Street Methodist Church Sewall Woods Beacon Street Bertha Peabody Barbara’ Fitzgerald Albert McMann Carlton Pye Paul Berry Richard Fullerton Ernest Haskell Wilson Fitzgerald Everett Libby Marjorie Hawkes Frances Kakos

Corliss Street Church Missionaries Plan Maine India Assignments

The Far and Near Missionary Society of Corliss Street Baptist Church met in the small vestry with Mrs. Margaret Vose presiding. Nine members attended. Letters from Mrs. Lonas and Mrs. Myers World Service were read. New missionaries named for Maine and India include Mr. and Mrs. James Denny and Rev. and Mrs. Michael Ray. The group approved gifts for traveling and teaching needs and planned an all-day work session May 1 with item drives for fabric and clothing.

Missionary Society of Corliss Nellore Andhra Pradish India Lonas McIlhenny Helen Harris Theresa Hill

Parker Head PTA Fetes, Elections, and Community News

Parker Head residents feature PTA elections with Frederick Thomas as president and officers named. A rummage sale is planned for May 14 at the old Town Hall, with co chairmen Mrs. Haggett and Mrs. Gilliam. A May 23 meeting follows, and playground equipment is to be installed at the elementary school. Sympathy extends to Mrs. Morong on the loss of her grandson Alan Morong. Community members from Bath, Brunswick, and Caribou visit Parker Head. YTC week program at Corliss Street church in Bath includes Roberta Wyman and others.

Parker Head Elizabeth Moffett Bath PTA Leston Harrington Phippsburg Frances Morong Allan Morong George Morong Jr West Point Thomas Gallagher George Wilson Sebasco W. A. Lowell Herbert Bassett Mark Harrington John H. McCourt Milton Lowell Portland Gorham Teacher's College Lewis Lowell Forreston Wallace Richmond Laurence Ballard Lowells Francis Lander Florence Rollins Sharon Turner Florida Roberta Wyman Ronald Nadeau Diane Ross Judy Hamel Corliss Street Church Herbert Yeaton

Planning Conference At Wesley Church Maps Teacher Training

A planning conference was held at Wesley Methodist church with Rev. G Duncan Moores and Mrs Moores presiding. Plans were laid for a teachers training school to start this fall, meeting Sunday evenings September 18 25 and October 2 from 7 to 9 with two fifty minute sessions on Training the Child Understanding Youth Christian Beliefs and Understanding the Bible. Each evening begins with worship and ends with a coffee hour.

Wesley Methodist Church G. Duncan Moores Board of Education The Methodist Churches of Maine Moores Hartley Wilbur Sherman Mitchell Beacon Street Bath S. Blake Ellis Charles P. Lishness Robert Clemons Pleasant Street Methodist Church Brunswick Marc N. King Walter E. Upham Oliver W. Bell Ellis King Bath-Brunswick

Springtime notes and travelers from Coxs Head

The column records budding trees despite cold wet weather and notes on planting delays. It lists Dr and Mrs Earle B Perkins of Augusta spending Patriot's Day at home. Mentions Mr and Mrs C Harry Hannaford and others planning May 5 return from St. Petersburg and a tour through New Jersey, Nahant, Lynn, Swampscott, and visits to Bath and White Plains with multiple family groups and social calls.

Earle B. Perkins Augusta C. Harry Hannaford St. Petersburg Fla New Jersey Harry S. Hannaford Summit G. B. Platts Plainfield Arthur Ostrander Watchtung Nahant Lynn Swampscott Mass Stanton C. Dozois Exposition Building Portland Sarah E. Wilbur Donald Rankin White Plains N. Y Stanton C. Dozois H., L. Carlisle Ed P. Thomas Bath

Penny Pinchers Club Meets Friday Evening

The Penny Pinchers club gathered Friday at Mrs. Mary Renshaw’s Andrews Road home to craft hot mats and baby items. Attendees included Mrs. Florence Pono Jeannette Kenney Martha Murray Beverly Dyer Frances Craige and Beverly Wallace. The group donated crafts to Mrs. Craig for future distribution and announced the next meeting on May 5 at Mrs. Pono’s Goddard residence.

Penny Pinchers Club Mary Renshaw Andrews Road Florence Pono Jeannette Kenney Martha Murray Beverly Dyer Frances Craige Beverly Wallace

Navy Chaplain Ricker Promoted to Captain Rank

The husband of Bath ing is selected among 13 Chaplain Corps commanders to attain captain. He earned a B A from Nebraska Wesleyan University and a B D from Garrett Biblical Institute, with an honorary Doctor of Divinity from Wesleyan. He served Grace Methodist Chicago before joining the Navy in 1942 and with Biloxi Japan Fleet activities NAS Brunswick Norfolk 1st Marine Brigade and Saratoga. He is authorized to wear multiple campaign ribbons and will join his family in Norfolk.

Japan Nas Brunswick Norfolk 1St Marine Brigade U.S. S. Saratoga Navy Rickers Karen Ricky Ricker

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John Hart Malon Genthner Marguerite Mulcahy Frank BE. Moore Anna BF. Lonn Sven B. Lonn Rose Street Jef Fredericksburg Mary Washington College Richard McRae Joyce Judy Falmouth Ralph FE. Sanborn Petit Merle C, Niles Chester S Brett, Jr Parela and Chester Framingham John Hart, Jr John Dlart Memorial Tospial Lindell J. Chadbourne Maine Osteopathte Hospital David Preestone Sone John Steve Syracuse, N Freestone Alfred Fr. Carpenter Richard Church Westboro, Mass Map F. Hinek James Tacavone Beth Page Long Island Terri Reed Jobin Reed, Jr Tower’ Circle John Lowery Cherry Street Harry L. Knight Mr. Knight Bath Iron Works Corp Lillian F. Fisher School Robert Mc Paine Seattle Wash Araween Dr Paine Mes Lowie Hill Paine Pougiakeepsie, N.Y Bath and Brunswick Mason Clinic Department of Medicine Mabel Brockway Neil LaRochelle Waterburn Hazel Richardson Auburn Bruce Campbell Edward McGuiggan Women's Legislative Council of Edward Vose Lake Placid, Fla Edwin Stiles Meadowway Ralph M. Merry Marilyn Malden High School Ralph Small the Memorial Hospital Ralph King Gilbert Hathorn Mechanic Falls Mr. Hathorn Harriet Blanch Eugene Hunter Presque Isle Miss Lynn Tarbox Mrs. Street Lila Place Philip O'Hara Miami David Bell Stanley Roberts University of Maine Ashdale Dudley Harrington Gorham Teachers College Donald Logan Hawaii Logan Logans Marlene Robert Martinez Honolulu Irma Gilman Gorham State Teachers College Peggy Patty Rogers Brunwick George Buchanan Henry Gilmore Winnegance Frank Faulkiner Center Ann Gray Norma Blaisdell Leslie Hoppee Gertrude Blaisdell Thomas Morse Gregory William Blaisdell Blaisdells John Blaisdell Pemaquid Gordon Alden Sebasco Carol Wyman Robert Wilson John Rogers Woodbury Dan Sebasco Lodge Cub Pack Corliss Street Church Missionary Society Parker Wesley Church Popham Cox
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