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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1958

Page

3

Public Relations Director Of MDED Speaks To Rotary Club

Maine Department of Economic Development Public Relations Director Charles Evans spoke at the Rotary Club at Central Church parish house. He urged towns to publicize assets through chambers and regional groups, outlining the Blue Chip program, Community Achievement efforts, Maine foods campaigns, and recreational attractions as keys to economic expansion. Ed Cox supervised the session, with Ken Edwards presenting earlier.

MDED Rotary Club Central Church Parish Charles “Chick” Evans Maine Department of Economic Development Chambers of Ona Oedia of Mass Buding Sfort Maine Ecoustines Despie Selfizia Evans

Bath Family Home After Seven Weeks Tour Of British Isles And Europe

Mr and Mrs Duncan McInnes and daughter Nancy Ellen return to Pearl Street after seven weeks touring the British Isles and Europe. They visited relatives in Gourock Beith and Edinburgh while in Scotland, traveled to London Amsterdam Brussels and Paris, and ended with a voyage home by boat from Montreal to Scotland and Queen Elizabeth voyage back to New York. They were joined by family members and relatives including A M Main and Mrs Frison Whitenurst on separate trips. Nancy Ellen was especially impressed by close views of royal figures in Europe. The trip included stops at Glasgow Aberdeen Lucerne Munich and Paris with a final week in Paris before returning home.

Duncan McInnes Nancy Ellen Pearl Street Gourock Beonfriw County Scotland Mevnne M Main Frison Whitenurst Glasgow Aberfeld Edinburgh Leondon London Melsnnes Femly Amsterdam Brusels Philip Duke of Edinburgh Belgium Lucerne Switzerland Germany Munich Lebanon Paris Montreal France New York City

Bath Dog Days Begin Early Amid Skirmishes

Bath police reported repeated clashes between animals and residents on Nort Street Extension and Kennebe Circle as two female dogs drew stray trouble while a large white dog on a long chain caused fears of entanglement. A woman killed a cat with her car.очный theft of four chrome discs from a used car was also logged.

Nort Street Anto Kennebe Smith Chevrolv al

Lady Luck raid targets Cleveland poker game

Obhignove Police raided an all woman poker game, detaining 10 women in a smoke filled room. Chief Ed ward Guaffney said the raid followed an anonymous tip, possibly from a husband whose wife demanded an inside straight during the game.

Cleveland, Obhignove Edward Guaffney

25th Wedding Anniversary Party Held For Newells

Police Lt. and Mrs. Edward F. Newell of this city celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary with a surprise gathering at Brisham's Cove. Guests, including Lt. Newell's children and many friends, enjoyed refreshments and two anniversary cakes. Silver gifts and a purse of silver dollars were presented, and numerous city leaders and relatives attended from Bath and nearby towns.

Edward F. Newell Brisham’s Cove Newell Canasta Club John Callan Annie Longley Edward Newell Jr Clifford Nancy Newell Cillan Robert Starling Maurice Fortier Gordon Allen Norman Frizzell John Henderson Robert Wagner Wesley Sweeney Edgar Gaudet Mires Ralph White, Jr Loring Small Furward McMann Jesse Allen Cyrus Longley Orrington Haines Walter Thurston Frank Freeman George Biette Claude Gillette Raymond Vachon Edward F. Cox Sanford Brown Kenneth Ouellette Warren Higgins Edward Gaudreau Arretirs William Bruce Walter Longley William Boyland Philip Hodgkins Earl Haines Arthur Painter Donald Hel Richard Mengovne William Cummings Edward Simpson Johny Lowery Merle Niles Byron Clark Dasa’ Hager Amerise Bourque Bath Donald Bruce Medford Mass James Neville Rovere

Missionary Group Meets Thursday at Nazarene Church

Members of the Nazarene Foreign Missionary Society met Thursday evening at the church. A letter of thanks for supplies sent to Raleigh Titkin Memorial hospital was read by Secretary Mrs. Doris Gallagher. Prayer requests were given by Harold Ricker and others prayed for by several members. A Bible study and discussion on Israel and Middle East prophecy followed led by Mrs. Rose Dutton. A quilt was presented to Rev. and Mrs. Robert Fowler and the meeting closed with a benediction.

Rose Dutton Robert Fowler

Navy Aims To Hire More Nurses For Global Service

Navy Recruiting stations seek qualified nurses for duty in U S Naval hospitals and aboard hospital ships worldwide. RN students or new grads may apply before state boards and be commissioned. registered nurses aged 21 to 40 may apply. Navy Nurse Corps marks 50th anniversary since 1908 staffing rising to about 2100 by 1958 with postings from Alaska to Formosa and aboard sea transports. Local stations offer information and accept applications.

U.S. Navy U. S. Naval Nurse Corps U. S. Navy Navy Nurse Corps United States Alaska British West Indies Cuba Italy Japan England France Marianas Island Newfoundland The Phillipines Spain Formosa Navy

NCO Wives Club Of Topsham Meeting Recap

The NCO Wives Club of Topsham heard Lt. Richard C. Seeley of Brunswick Naval Air Station medical staff speak on cancer with Captain R. L. Black to present films at a September meeting. Members planned a card party for August 20 and a rummage sale on September 6. A makeup demonstration followed the business meeting, hosted by Theresa Brinkman, with the next gathering set for September 3.

N. C. O. Wives Club Topsham Richard C. Seeley Brunswick Naval Air Station Medical Staff Seeley R. L. Black Betty Jolaison

Nequasset Highway Bridge Repair Announced by Woolwich Leader

First Selectman T Tarpy Schulte of Woolwich said Nequassett road will close for two days to allow Maine Central Railroad crews to repair the railroad overpass. The bridge will be raised by state crews. town urged replacement and realignment but state approval was not obtained. The current bridge is an old railroad turntable reportedly upside down.

First Selectman T. Tarpy Schulte Woolwich Nequassett Maine Central Railroad Schulten

Bath Couple Observe 40th Wedding Anniversary

Mr. and Mrs. Ray Parker, Sr. celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary with a party at their home 8 Cummings Street. Saturday festivities featured floral decorations and a buffet supper. Attending guests included Mr. and Mrs. Conard Park, Mr. and Mrs. Philip O'Hara, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Syde, Mr. and Mrs. Linwood Boardman, Mr. and Mrs. Edmund Powers, Mr. and Mrs. Edward A. Footer, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas McKay, Mrs. Carl Anderson, and Mrs. Thomas Cummings.

Ray Parker, Sr Cummings Street Conard Park Sfo Philip O'Hara Charles Syde Linwood Boardman Edmund Powers Edward A. Footer Thomas McKay Carl Anderson Thomas Cummings

Michigan State Sets Big Ten Record with 32 First Downs

Michigan State achieved a Big Ten single game record by earning 32 first downs against Indiana in the 1957 meeting, illustrating a dominant offensive performance by the Spar tans.

Michigan State Spartans Indiana

Hersom Stevens Engagement Announced

Mrs Franz Stevens of Five Islands announces the engagement of her daughter Christin Elaine Stevens to Gerald Hersom of Easton. Christin is a Morse high school graduate of 1957 and works as a cashier in Bath. Gerald Hersom is a pastor at Woolwich First Baptist Church, a graduate of Easton High School, attended Bob Jones University and Barrington Bible College, and is son of Mr and Mrs Burrell Hersom of Easton. An autumn wedding is planned.

Franz Stevenns Five Ilands Christin Elaine Stevens Gerald Hersom Easton Miss Stevens Morse High School First National Bath Hersom Woolwich

Bath Man Enters Insurance Training Program In N Y

Elford A. Stover Jr son of Mr and Mrs Elford A Stover of 3 Dummer Street has begun Mutual of New York three year management training program. The Morse High Bowdoin Exeter and Bowdoin graduate and former Psi Upsilon officer played football baseball and basketball at Brunswick College. He earned a BA in history last June and serves as a lieutenant in the U S Army Reserve.

Bathman Mutual of New York George Wilgus Elford A. Stover, Jr Elford A. Stover Dummer Street Vari Company Morse High School Bowdoin College Stover Phillips Exeter Academy Exeter Bowdoin Brunswick College Psi Upsilon Fraternity U.S. Army Reserve

Ladies Sewing Circle Plans Aug 22 Cooked Food Sale

The Ladies Sewing Circle of the First Baptist Church met for an all day session to plan an Aug 22 cooked food sale. Martha Hall was named chairman and led luncheon arrangements with Alice Crosby. Fifteen members attended. two quilts were tacked and birthday cards given to several members.

Ladies Sewing Circle First Baptist Church Martha Hall Alice Crosby Robert Metcalf Joseph Dauphin Clarence Flood Minnie Pinkham Mabel Paquet Burlington Nella Stover Spring — Street

Morse High Faculty Members To Attend MTA Meeting

Two Morse High school faculty members Warren Aliberti and John Chuyle history and science teachers respectively will join nearly 50 Maine teachers at the Maine Teachers Association headquarters in Augusta in September. They were named by Mrs Glatys Lewis of Pemaquid to attend the session which will plan a project recognizing outstanding students in mathematics science history and English. The September meeting will prepare local contests leading to a statewide contest and awards. Statewide county presidents have designated 48 teachers to attend.

Morse High School Maine Maine Teachers Association Augusta Warren Aliberti John Chuyle Histoy Gla Tys Lewis Pemaquid Lincoln-Sagadahoe Ciarity Teachers Association

Post Office Plans 4 Cent Stamp for Atlantic Cable Centenary

The Post Office Department will issue a four cent stamp to mark the 100th anniversary of the Atlantic Cable. The stamp, colored reddish purple, will be sold in sheets of 50 at the Bath office starting Aug. 16. The design shows a globe with Neptune and a mermaid, linking the eastern and western hemispheres via the cable, with the inscriptions Atlantic Cable Centenary 1858 1958 and United States Postage.

Post Office Department New York, N. Y Munday Edward Larrabes Bath Neptune Atlantic Cable Centenary United States Postage

Bath Garden Club Visits Togus To Present Flowers

Seven Bath Garden club members visited the Veterans hospital at Togus on August 1 and 8 to arrange bouquets for wards dining hall and reception rooms. Participants were Mrs. Arthur King Mrs. Seth Mullin Mrs. Stanley Aitken Mrs. David Soule Mrs. Kenneth Francisco Mrs. Harold Stanton and Mrs. Morris Povich.

Bath Garden Club Veterans’ Hospital Togus Arthur King Seth Mullin Stanley Aitken David Soule Kenneth Francisco Harold Stanton Morris Povich

City Overcharges Corrected After Meter Error Found

Anadarko Oklahoma reports the city electricity department found a miswired meter at a large supermarket causing six months of excessive bills. City Manager Joe Parris wrote to request payment of the late bill and the store sent back a $600 check settling the matter.

Bill Anadarko Okla Municipal Power Department Joe Parris

Old Home Coming and community notices in Bowdoinham

Annual Old Home Coming at Old Brick church on Ridge road drew a large crowd with Merrymeeting grange guests. Rev. John Dunn spoke, Hazel Libby accompanied, and Mrs. Jason Merrill sang. Other items note Rev. Brackley to speak at Baptist service, a missionary meeting, clothing drive for overseas, and various local visits and family events across Bowdoinham and nearby towns.

Old Brick Ridge Road Merrymeeting Grange John Dunn Waterville The Baptist Church Pleasant Pond Earl Raymond Clara Pratt South Freeport Augusta Robinson Waldoboro Karl Hateh Lake St. George State Park Liberty Richard Denham Gardiner Hospital Mabel Teenie Vera Heath Elmer Jordan Benson Animal Farm New Hampshire Lauris Wilson Philadelphia George Brown Ars Mere Point Neil Bishop Stockton Springs Mabel Heenie Norman Rowe Pearl Raymond Helen Beauchesne Gorham State Teachers College Jessie Keene Carroll Ames Mountain View Calif Ernest Springfield Mass Linn Hackett Robert Linekin Gardiner General Hospital Cleveland P Curtis Charles Hackett Republican City Committee Hyde Windlass So Bath Electa Chanter O. FE. S Andrew Peterson Mildred Given Margaret Gile Helen Mitchell Ieven Millay Ralph MacEwen Edmund Muskie James Oliver Clinton Clauson Edward Murphy Carleton Reed, Jr Woolwich Truman Wallace Jr Barbara Brewer Edna Tome Christine Tome Burtom Tome Sam and John Guy and Elwood Brown Joyce Umberhind Arthur Tome Forest Skelton Carol

Hospital Drive General Appeal Workers Named

Mrs. G. Baer Connard chairs the Bath Memorial hospital development fund campaign general appeals division. The announcement lists vice chairmen, section captains, and numerous workers who will solicit funds, followed by a description of a spectacular double rainbow observed after a brief thunderstorm.

G. Baer Connard Bath Memorial Hospital Development Fund Harmon E. Eliason Fastham P. Guild, Jr C Arthur Mayo, Jr William F. Mussenden James Taggart Elmer Avery S. Theodore Bertocci A. Dent Caton Harvey H Chubbuck Harry L. Day Charles W. Dorries Abbott Fletcher Paul Graustuck John H. Grindell Frederick M. Haggett John Leonard Leonard Litchfield Donald McLeod Oscar Marsh William A. Niss Harold Perry Richard Raven Frank Reinoecht George Sarkis Linwood Temple Archie Wishart Elliott C Abbott Norman Adams R. Stanley Aitken Paul Akeley Warren Abberti Beverly Allegrin Guy W. Allenwood Albert F. Austin, Jr Paul Aver C. Harding Ayer Ernest Back Ernest J. Bailey William Bodwell Amerise Bourque Arthur M. Bowker, Jr Roy Bradford Esther Brown Ralph W. Brewer Minnie Brown Robert Brownell Arthur Burgess Frank H. Butcher James T Caverly John Choate John W. Coombs Wilbur Hf. Crocker Edward Cummings George Cyr Reginald N. Cyr Harold Darling Lindsay Dauphine Carroll Davis Lawrence Edwards James A. Elliott Zina M Eaton Howard Farr Emery Footer Robert Footer Frank Gallagher John A. Greene, Jr John DD. Hagggett Elijah W. Hallowell Mark W. Harrington Frank Harvie Donald E. Hill W. Dayton Hill James V. Hunnewell James Jenkins Lawrence Katz Carl Langbehn Maynard D. Lee J Bazin Lemont Joseph Long James C. Mallard Francis FE

Local families to visit relatives and host guests this week

Frank Tome and Bruce Tome with Mr and Mrs Hall Moore will travel Friday from Damariscot ta to Washburn to spend a few days with relatives. Mr and Mrs Vance Harmon of California visit Mr and Mrs Perley Harmon and Ruth Palmer. Mrs E Andrew Peterson and Mrs Cecia McEwen attended Limestone Tuesday meeting of the Women's Extension Service. Mrs Clair Bearse of Guilford and Mrs Marble of Wytopitlock were Wednesday overnight guests of Mr and Mrs Malcolm Hatch.

Frank Tome Hall Moore Bruce Damariscotta Georgy Brown Jr Ralph McEwen Dianne Washburn Vance Harmon California Perley Harmon Ruth Palmer E. Andrew Peterson Cecia McEwen Women's Extension Service Clair Bearse Guilford Marble Wytopitlock Malcolm Hatch

BNAS Squadron Rated Excellent

Capt. D. M. Burns of Fleet Air Wing Three reviews Patrol Squadron 26 at Brunswick NAS annual Administrative and Material inspection. Several members live in Brunswick Bath and Lewiston. Inspection aims to ensure efficient administration and wartime preparedness, with Burns stressing the peacetime job is training.

D. M. Burns USN Fleet Air Wing Three Naval Air Station Brunswick Patrol Squadron 26 Bath Lewiston Buros

Bradford to Teach English and History at Morse High

Elwood M. Bradford 30 of West Bowdoin has signed a contract to teach English and history at Morse High starting in September. Superintendent Loring Addison announced Bradford’s assignment. Bradford, a Lisbon Falls HS graduate with a Boston University BA, previously taught at Sabattus High School.

Elwood M. Bradford West Bowdoin Morse High School Supt of Schools Loring R. Addison Addison Bradford Lisbon Falls High School Boston University Sabattus High School

For Sale Beautiful modern country home with 7 acres Bath

FOR SALE Beautiful 5 room all modern country home with fireplace landscaped grounds garage 7 acres immediately available for occupancy when sold Must be seen to be fully appreciated For appointment call Ada Y Greenblatt Real Estate and Insurance Broker 233 Washington street Bath Dial HI 3 4350 WANTED Immediately houses to sell I have a long list of clients who want to Buy Please call or see Ada Y Greenblatt your honest 24 hour real estate broker 233 Washington street Bath Dial HI 3 4350 FOR SALE Cottage with share frontage 4500 for quick sale For appointment call or see Ada Y Greenblatt Real Estate and Insurance 233 Washington Street Bath HI 3 4350 FOR SALE For sheer comfort wouldn t you be this one Now all modern five room two bedroom house 114 baths garage landscaped terrace For appointment see Ada Y Greenblatt Real Estate and Insurance 233 yearn miele street Bath Dial HI

Bath Ada Y. Greenblatt Washington Street Air Base Brunswick New Dial Ada Y. Greenlet Washington St Adam. Greenblatt Georgetown Five Islands Washington — Street Has Furnace North Edgecomb Ada Y. Greenlatt Real Estate and Insurance Yearn Miele Street Alma Robinhood Grammion St

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