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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1954

Page

10

Fire, storms, and community events in Phippsburg

Popham Beach cottage fire caused interior damage. Heavy shower damaged crops and trees in Phippsburg, disrupting some utilities. Vacation Bible school opens at Riverside hall for Center and Small Point children with Adele Spencer leading. Local clubs, church speakers, and numerous personal visit notices fill community page.

Popham Beach Sea Acres Vacation Bible School Riverside Hall Children of the Center Small Point Adele Spencer Mark Harrington George Ames Clifford Pye Robert Pye Mauricé Blair Diana Pye Center

Small Point Notes Show Regional Guests and Visits

Mrs. Cornelius Van Ness of New Canaan is a guest of Mrs. John K. Jayne. Mrs. Lewis Buckman of Glen Summit and Miss Phebe Lee of Boston visit Hon. and Mrs. Arthur Sewall. Mrs. Buckman’s daughter is Mrs. Arthur D. Sewall of Seattle. Mrs. Cornwell Rogers guest of Mr. and Mrs. Sewall. Mrs. Robert Childs and two children of St. Louis are to visit soon. Mr. and Mrs. Le Loyail F Sewall were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Mellen. John Williams of New York arrived for a visit at the Williams cottage. Edward P. Curtis of Rochester will join Mrs. Curtis at the Small Point cottage for the weekend.

Cornelius van Ness New Canaan

Democrats Schedule Thursday Meeting in City Hall

The Democratic City committee will meet at 7 30 p m Thursday in City Hall. All Democrat election and ballot clerks are urged to attend as reorganizing plans for the city will be discussed. Rev and Mrs Samuel Young and children visited Meadowbrook over the weekend.

Democratic City Committee Arthur Boulay

Band Box Delight Fashions Show at West Bath Church

A fashion show titled Band Box Delight Fashions will be presented by West Bath Cancer Crusade with Bates Manufacturing Co at Winter Street Congregational Church parish house on August 12 at eight p m. Commentator Georgette Bilodeau of Bates PR will introduce models wearing Bates designed garments and disciplined cotton fabrics. A sound color film Just Hang It Up on disciplined cotton and current fashion from Spring and Summer will be shown with soft music by Mrs Grover C Smith.

Bates West Bath Cancer Crusade Bates Manufacturing Co Winter Street Congregational Church America Maine Georgette Bilodeau Bates Company Lewiston Laboratories Grover C. Smith West Bath

Cosmopolitan Club Holds Special Meeting at Foster's Point

The Cosmopolitan club, by order of the board, called a special meeting for Monday to vote on new member applications. A picnic at Foster's Point cottage featured self-provisioned lunches and coffee served by Mrs. Joseph I. Smith.

Board of Directors Cosmopolitan Club Foster’s Point Cottage Joseph I. Smith Smith Maurice Hutchins Daniel Matter Eola Atwood Athena Gillespie Nellie D’arc

Bath Couple Hosts To Friends Monday

Mr and Mrs Henry T B Lee of Somerset place pass the summer on the Sheepscot at North Edgecomb entertaining relatives and friends with an all day outing. A lobster dinner on the porch, boat rides, swimming, and a baked peanut supper followed. Guests included Sterling Williams Brunswick Laurien Brule Greene and others from South Portland Yarmouth and Brunswick.

Henry T. B. Leeman Somerset Place Sheepscot North Edgecomb Sterling Williams Brunswick Laurien Brule Betty Greene Roger Brule South Portland Norman O. Magoon Stanley, Elwood David Osborne Lillian Rice Donald Lombard Christine Yarmouth Thomas G. Estabrook Leeman Arthur Leeman Ted Gene Hampton Highlands

Miss Barbara Wilson to Visit Cranston Friend

Miss Barbara Wilson daughter of Dr and Mrs Harry M Wilson of 944 Middle Street travels Friday to Cranston Rhode Island to be weekend guest of Miss Carol Berghahn former Lasell College roommate and class of 1954 graduate.

Barbara Wilson Harry M Wilson Middle Street Cranston, R. I Carol Berghahn Miss Wilson Lasell College

Social News From Bath Area Delivers Many Local Visits

Residents from Bath and nearby towns share weekend calls and visits. Families such as Rollins, Mank, Young, and Libby among others host relatives and friends from Maine, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and Virginia. The record notes travels to Sebago and Head Beach, plus returns to Melrose and Medford after vacations.

Birthday Celebration at Pine Tree Camp for Crippled Children

Pine Tree Camp in Rome marks its 10th anniversary with a first birthday party planned for Tuesday August 17. The event includes a 11 a.m. board meeting, 12 30 p.m. luncheon for Easter Seal leaders, and an afternoon program featuring Duncan H Farrell Bath and Mrs William H Dalton, with a camp film by Mrs Preston. Vice President Richard Nixon and wife invited during Maine vacation.

Pine Tree Camp Rome Richard Nixon Maine Marie I. Preston The Pine Tree Society For Crippled Children and Adults, Inc Duncan H., Farrell Bath William H. Dalton Pine Tree Society Preston

Convict Escapes Mule Stopper Ends Back in Cell

An escaped convict in Albemarle North Carolina attempted a quicker getaway after leaving a road gang. The mule he rode threw him and drew the attention of the owner. A deputy sheriff then returned the bruised prisoner to his cell.

Albemarle, N. C

Marriages, community church services and local notices

Harvey Perry of this town and Arline Roy of South Gardiner wed at North Monmouth Community church with attendants the Perry parents. Earl Pushard on recuperation leave from Korea. Miss Iona James and Albert Pinkham wed at Church of the Nazarene in Richmond. Ladies Auxiliary St. John’s church fair raises 120. Lysle Wennett and children visited Masseema guests of the Rittalls.

Harvey Perry Arline Roy South Gardiner North Monmouth Community Church Joseph LeMaster Ae Perry West Dresen Bates Manufacturing Co Edwards Division Augusta Nahumkenge Grange South Garnier Earl Pushard Co. E Japan 25Th Korea Earl Grover Pushard South Dresden Camp Hakata Iona James Albert Pinkham Harland Joyce Church of the Nazarene Richmond Edmond Merrill Ellen Farnham Wiscasset Billy James Miss Farnham Ladies’ Auxiliary St. John’s Church

English Tourists Camp on Hermit Island Amid Rain

Three English women vacationing at Bar Harbor camped on Hermit Island at Small Point. They sought dry clothes from Hon. Sumner Sewall and later enjoyed sunshine before a hurricane drove them ashore. Their air mattress drifted away at sea, leaving no trace yet. They praise Maine hospitality and local people.

Hermit Island Small Point Bar Harbor Sumner Sewall Bath Maine Atlantic

Knight Couple Celebrates Silver Wedding Anniversary

A party honored the 25th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Bernard A. Knight at 95 Lincoln Street Bath. Guests included numerous Bath couples and Leroy Powers of Brunswick. Ellery Doyle of Bangor visited Bath and called on his father Archie Doyle.

Bernard A. Knight Lincoln Street Knight Bernard Pratt Delen Bonsey Paul Marchant Granville Colby Richard Sherwood Dan Matter Gerard Billington Carl Tobey Norman Sanford Robert Small Rs. Bernardmeau Harold Darling Edmund St. Pierre Edward Hamblett Bath Leroy Powers Brunswick Ellery Doyle Bangor Washington Street Archie Doyle North Street

Popham Beach Church Speaker and Summer Attendance

Frederick Moffatt of Bath spoke at Popham Beach church Sunday evening. The Popham Beach play hour met at the school house with Miss Adele Spencer and Rev. H Macy Whitehead. Popham Circle held its August fair and sale July 27 at the school house with strong turnout. Florence Oliver chaired and Doris Gilmore co chaired.

Frederick Moffatt Bath Popham Beach Adele Spencer H. Macy Whitehead Popham Circle Florence Oliver Doris Gilmore Marguerite McNulty William James Warie Rolla Fred Carll Nancy Perkins Poyne Pond Bristol Sunny J. Dwight Kinmouth Pss Hackensack

Coxs Head Doe Seen Near Flats And Fair Notes

A young doe wandered Coxs Head flats at ebb tide and disappeared over the head. The Dromore Extension Group held its annual August fair with food candy aprons fancy work and a children's table. Members assisting include Mrs Helen De Berg and Mrs Olga Carlson food and Mrs Gladys Dozois aprons. At the Aug 18 meeting handicrafts will be discussed with Mrs Clare Goodwin instructing on tray decorating. Numerous social calls followed at local homes including Sebasco Dever Mass Kennebunk Cape Porpoise and Bath residents visiting friends and cottages in the area.

Cox Dromore Extension Group Helen de Berg Olga Carlson Gladys Dozois Clare Goodwin Edward Karpinski Ann Sebasco and Dever Mass P. Edward Devery Carl S. Lewis Stanton C. Dozois Julia B. Dozois Kennebunk Cape Porpoise Richard B. K. MacLanathan Boston S. C. Dozois H. L. Carlisle Bath Cundy’s Harbor Bailey Island Perry Greene Chinook Kennels Waldoboro Ralph Seekins C. Harry Hannaford East Lynn William Perkins Everett M Perkins Pleasantview Leslie Swampscott George Ostegel Harold Canton N. Y William Harnden Patten Robert Parker Augusta

Moriarty Fund Surpasses 1600 Dollars in Deposits

The Frank L. Moriarty Fund passed the 1600 dollar mark with 1611.89 on deposit at Bath Trust Co. Treasurer John W. Coombs says donations continue after local closure. Contributions accepted this week from new donors including Lynn M. Bussey Ed and Steve Wilson Paul Hutchins First National Stores and others.

Frank L. Moriarty John W. Coombs Bath Trust Co Coombs Lynn M. Bussey Steve Wilson Paul Hutchins First National Stores First National Maurice Fortier John Keliiher F. A. Winchenbach Russell Furrow Donald Emero

Vacation Visitors And Local Family News

Mrs Edward P Thomas and Mr and Mrs Harry Hannaford of Plainfield New Jersey are visiting at the Hannaford home. Mrs Arthur Huggan Mrs Gillespie and Miss Alice Collier of Brookline Massachusetts spent several days at Atkin Bay Farms with Mr and Mrs P Edward De Bery. Mrs Minnie Malcolm of Phippsburg Center visits Mrs Sarah E Wilbur. Edward Thomas Jr and son of Bath spent the weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs Edward Thomas. John Presley of Dade City Florida and Alvin Presley and son of Bath were Sunday callers. Francis L McDonald of Quincy Massachusetts and two weeks stay here. McDonald vacationing from Fore River ship yard duties.

John G. Leach Malden Mass John F. Leach Lawrence Libby Center Post Office Wilson Rainey Steuben Sally Rainey Christal Cornish Bath Rainey Fred Haggett Bath Memorial Hospital Elinor Koonz Plymouth Center John H. McCourt Eustis Elizabeth Hampton Bertha Wyman Arthur Bowker William Blaisdell Wilsess Perry Cora Camp Donald Morse James L. Morse Diana Blaisdell Memorial Hospital Foetern Edmonton Alberta Angank Alee McLean Parker McLean James Rollins MaeLean Mank Parker Head Massachusetts Beals Rollins Chester Sanborn Gary Ruth Gray Young Nanc Young Beverly Baldwin Gray Sebago Joyce Gray Irene Libby John Stephen Hirster Lisbon Falls Hazel Cushing Leonice Williams William Wyman Kenneth Harry Green Florence Rollins Charles Talbot Leston Harrington, Jr Madelyn Bridges Marion Nadeau Lucille Leavitt Head Beach Arthur Maxfield Portland Angie Mank Earl Hamel Freehold N. J Minerva Ladner Gulfport Lois Dingler Harold Barkalow Arthur Lear Hank Barkalow William Hodgkins Emma Rollins Melrose J. F. Mezenski Anne Gray Olga Carlson Hazel Young Topsham Roger Lewis Rockland Cap Ah Peerage and. A. Libby Ates Arthur Kreidler Fred and Arthur, Jr William Cushing Eugene Harrington Laura Liby Edward P. Thomas Harry Hannaford Plainfield Hannaford Arthur Huggan Gillespie Alice Collier Brookline Atkin’s Bay Farms Edward de Bery Minnie Malcolm Phippsburg Center Sarah E. Wilbur Edward Thomas, Jr Edward Thomas John Presley Dade City Fla Alvin Presley Francis L. McDonald Quincy Mr McDonald Fore River

Social Notes Capture Weekend Visits by New Rochelle and Melrose Friends

Personal notes record Mr and Mrs Joseph Calangelo and Dorothy Calangelo and Miss Josephine Marmino of New Rochelle New York visiting Mrs Jay K Bowker in Meadowbrook. George Timson Jr and his three children of Melrose Massachusetts stay a week at Popham Beach as guests of C Merritt Trott and family of Baltimore Maryland at Kennebec Cottages.

Joseph Calangelo Dorothy Josephine Marmino New Rochelle N. Y Jay K Bowker Meadowbrook George Timson, Jr Melrose Mass Popham Beach C. Merritt Trott Baltimore, Md Kennebec Cottages

Lucille Manners Brings Song of Norway to Lakewood

Lucille Manners headlines a week long Lakewood theater engagement of Song of Norway with matinees on Wednesday and Saturday. James Jewell stars as Grieg, with Nina Hagerup portrayed by Dolores Micheline. The production features Ruthanna Boris and Frank Hobi in the Grieg Concerto ballet and a large supporting cast headed by Paul Knowles and Dean Munday.

Norway Lakewood Theater Edvard Grieg Robert Wright George Forrest Milton Lazarus Homer Curran Greig Nina Hagerup Richard Nordraak Copenhagen Rome Lucille Manners Countess le Loup Grieg James Jewell New York Allegro Paul Knowles Nordvaak Nina Dolores Micheline Ruthanna Boris Frank Hobi Dean Munday Marden Bate Bette Townsend Robert Johnson Jeff Killian Edward Erickson Robert Fortin Audrey Turner

Lakewood Players cast and guest star announced for August

Lucille Naugle and Lakewood Players members including Eugene Stuckmann Louis Girard and Willard Giles lead a musical with youths James Nutting and Sara Griffin directed by Charles K Freeman. Victoria Crandall and Moreland Kortkamp are duo pianists. Mary Astor will guest star the week of August 16 in Late Love.

Lucille Naugle Lakewood Players Eugene Stuckmann Louis Girard Willard Giles James Nutting Sara Griffin Charles K Freeman Victoria Crandall Moreland Kortkamp Mary Astor

Rockland Readies Giant Seafoods Festival Parade and Ball

Preparations for the three day Seafoods Festival in Rockland are complete with a 5 p.m. seafood serving opening on Friday. King Neptune and his court will attend, followed by a 9 15 coronation ball to crown the Maine Sea Goddess of 1954. A 24 float parade with 10 musical groups plus Navy and Maine Maritime Academy units starts Saturday at 10 30, with Bath’s Smith Tobey Post American Legion Junior Drum and Bugle Corps holding 13th place in the lineup.

Rockland King Neptune Maine Navy, Maine Maritime Academy National Guard Smith-Tobey Post American Legion Junior Drum and Bugle Corps of Bath

Yachtsmen Propose Protest Over Low Bridge Plan

At a State Highway meeting in Augusta area yachtsmen protested a proposed eight foot low bridge at Dresden on the Eastern River, tributary of the Kennebec. Commander Elmer B. Williams of the Kennebec River Power Squadron and Ralph Kelley of Bowdoinham recorded objections. Continued on Page Four.

Augusta Dresden Kennebec Elmer B. Williams West Bath Ransom Kelley Bowdeinham

Also Mentioned on This Page

Phippsburg Democrats Samuel Young Samuel, Jr Barbara Lowell Rev Young First Congregational Church Weld Ts Hiefly Ashion Foster’s Point Mrs Arthur Winslow North Windham Russell Turner Frank Burnell Olive Deejay Leston Harrington Arlene Hart Alabama Florence Bassett Medford Marilyn Sternberg Sam Sternberg Leonard Arsenault Medford and Waltham H. A. Bassett Lysle Wennett Masseema, N. Y Robert Rittall Bernard Knight Carson Lindley Sharon Jane Donna Kingsville Texas Lindley New Jersey George Stevenson Montreal Quebec Norman Blanchard Lewiston Ralph Butler Winchester Doris Stetson Irene Cameron Florence Carson Allston Myra Scott George Walton Dedham W. W. White Merritt Trott Baltimore Spinney Guest House Eva Wright Old Ladies Home Elizabeth Rollins Scott West Somerville Daniel Lucy Sidney Jennings Quebec City Bertram Copeland Darien H. Newsom Nat Grange Washington, D. C National Federation of Atural Producers Kenya Col. H. R. Jac Rift Wall Archers Britain Moriarty Lakewood Broadway Ballantine Beer Ballantine
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