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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1959

Page

3

Bath Memorial Hospital Auxiliary sets October meeting themes

The Bath Memorial Hospital Auxiliary will hold its semi annual meeting October 2 at 7 30 p m in the Cosmopolitan with a panel on What Do You Know About Your Hospital questions and discussion on the new wing under construction Also reports from officers and committee chairs cover Thrift Shop and Cozy Corner Gift Shop volunteer hours and Civil Defense needs plus plans for a rummage sale and dance.

Bath Memorial Hospital Auxiliary Duncan McInnis Cosmopolitan Melvin B. Henderson Dean Shaw Shaw Percy Bailey Richard R. Ricker Auxiliary Edward L. Kinder, Jr Kinder Arthur W. King Ida C. Stover Junior Hospital League Ce Bath Sewing Group Race Church Auxiliary Morris Povch Povich Olive Guild Ann Drake Kenneth Humphries Auxiiary

Bath Extension Service Meets Thursday Evening

The Bath Extension Service at Hyde Park community hall presented You and Your Finances with Mrs. Beryl B. Hill leading the program. Mrs. Carl Wight, Extension Service chair, named a nominating committee including Mrs. Lindsay Dauphinee, Mrs. Frank Cromwell and Mrs. Wight. The next meeting is set for Oct 1 at the Cosmopolitan club with Duncan Meirilles showing color slides of his travels in Europe.

Bath Extension Service Hyde Park Community Hall Beryl B. Hill Carl Wight Extension Service Lindsay Dauphinee Frank Cromwell Wight Cosmopolitan Club Duncan MeIrilles Europe

Jenkins Family Returns Home After Holiday Visit

Mr and Mrs Ivan Jenkins and children Jay and Shay of Decatur Georgia return home after visiting Mr Jenkins mother Mrs Florence Jenkins of 18 Noble Avenue Over the holiday weekend they were joined by her son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs Donald Mowbray of Hartford Connecticut balanced with other relatives.

Ivan Jenkins Jay and Shay Decatur Jenkins Florence Jenkins Noble Avenue Donald Mowbray Hartford Conn

Garden clubs host Medomak session at Southport hotel

Members from Bath and Cosmopolitan clubs attended the Medomak District Fall meeting at Hotel Rendezvous Southport with delegates from Boothbay Camden North Haven Old Critel Rockland Searsport and Wirralhaven. District officers showcased awards procedures and district chairmen discussed conservation horticulture publicity and community betterment as wreaths and dried plant materials featured in demonstrations.

Bath Garden Club Medomak Garden Club Federation of Thomaston Wiralhaven Donald Tevier Augusta Edmun Seces Jandine Coos Verwu Allan B Bowe Soath Porthend Comservaton Bernard Harris Seath Por Johnson Monmouth Horticulture Distnet Federation William W Dennison Bath Conservation Stewart Oberton Wet Rockport Hhorticulture David Soul Weis Cassel Nature Pembroke Edecomb Veterans Hospital David Seace Bath Garden Chliab John Anderegg Camden Neil Buzynski Larry Beverage, Jr Rockland Spruce Pond Merlamnak Region J Clark Wyman Richard Jackson William MacCormich Jocenh Sewall John Goodrich Evelyn Rogers John Foss William Sinpon Frank Walton Williams MacCormick Miss Rogers

Sewing Circle Fall Sale Set At First Baptist Church

The Ladies Sewing Circle of the First Baptist church announces a fall sale on November 14. The event will run all day with quilt tacking and sewing in the morning, luncheon tables arranged by Esio Crosby, and an afternoon business meeting led by president Minnie Pinkham. Gertrude Wakefield is appointed Work Committee Chairman for the year.

First Baptist Church Esio Crosby Minnie Pinkham Gertrude Wakefield

Bath man repays Davenport Trust Fund loan for education

A Bath area former recipient of Davenport Trust Fund aid sends a letter and a $2,004.25 check as full repayment of loans used to attend the University of Maine. He notes the unusual act is a loan repaid in good faith and expresses gratitude and hope it aids a deserving student.

Davenport Trust Fund Bath Area Davenport Trust Puplie George P. Davenport Front Street Bath Maine University of Maine

Girl Scout Leaders Plan For Coming Year In Bath

Bath Girl Scout leaders discussed plans for the new year at a meeting at Winter Street church. Topics included promoting participation in Memorial Day parades, a possible Girl Scout float for the hospital fair parade, adding leaders and assistants, and two Needlework Guild articles per troop in November. The next aspiration meeting is set for October 7 with a pot luck supper and an investiture ceremony for new leaders.

Bath Girl Scout Leaders Association Wainter Street Hospital Fair

Four Bath Girls Graduate From Nursing School

Four Bath young ladies received caps and diplomas at Deering High School graduation on Sept. 6 after three years at Maine Medical Center School of Nursing in Portland. Grads include Norma Brewer, Sherry Grindell, Patsy Ruth Morse, and Diane Bailey. They trained at New Hampshire State Hospital. Bailey plans Boston University study. Grindell and Brewer aim to join Bath Memorial Hospital staff. Morse to practice in Massachusetts.

Bath Deering High School Maine Medical Center School of Nursing Portland Norma Brewer Grace Brewer Winship Street Sherry Grindell John H. Grindell West Bath Patsy Ruth Morse Alvah H. Morse Deering Street Diane Bailey Woodbury W. Bailey Allen Street New Hampshire State Hospital Miss Bailey Boston University Miss Grindell Miss Brewer Bath Memorial Hospital Miss Morse Massachusetts Morse Brewer Bailey Grindell

Miss Bath Title Of 1959 Goes To Judith Legard

Miss Judith Legard becomes the official Miss Bath of 1959 after the winner Linda Mann wed Charles Burden in July. Runner-up inherits the title with all prizes per Miss America Pageant rules. Legard, daughter of Mr and Mrs Paul G Legard, is a Morse High School graduate.

Bath Judith Legard Miss Legard Paul G Legard Washington Street Morse High School

Crossley and Vomaska Wed at Broadalbin Baptist Church

Miss Mary Eleanor Vomaska daughter of Mr and Mrs Otto Vomaska of Gloversville New York formerly of Bath became the bride of Fay Michael Crossley son of Mr and Mrs Daniel Crossley of Mayfield at Broadalbin Baptist Church The Rev Herbert Johnson officiated The ceremony featured a double ring and pink and white gladioli decor The bride wore an Italian silk gown with lace and sequins Her veil was crown mounted and she carried a white Bible Maid of honor was Shirley Ditmars Bridesmaids Barbara Perkins and Sandra Hallenbeck Flower girl Wendy Womaska Best man Jack Crossley Ushers Malcolm Womaska and Bryant Kahne After a Mayfield servicemen's club reception the couple departed for Niagara Falls and Bath The couple will reside with the bride's parents Mrs Crossley recently enlisted in the Navy and both are Mayfield High School graduates Several Bath attendees joined in the celebration.

Mary Eleanor Vomaska Otto Vomaska Gloversville N. Y Bath Fay Michael Crossley Daniel Crossley Mayfield Broadalbin Baptist Church Broadalbin Herbert Johnson Hannah Wilkins Nick Cardella Johnstown Shirley Ditmars Barbara Perkins Sandra Hallenbeck Wendy Womaska Jack Crossley Malcolm Womaska Bryant Kahne Mayfield Servicemen’s Club Niagra Falls Canada Mrs. Crosley Crossley Navy Mrs. Crossley Mayfield High School William A. Hill Maurice Owen Barbera Peggy

Bath Man Heads Maine Camping Areas Association

Nicholas Sewall of Bath has been named president of a newly organized Maine camping and tenting ground operators group. Sewall, with his father former Governor Sumner Sewall and brother David, runs Hermit Island Campgrounds at Small Point. The association aims to raise standards and promote the industry, noting about 2 070 tenting sites in private Maine areas and 66 percent in state parks.

Nicholas Sewall Bath Association of Maine Sewall Sumner Sewall David Hermit Island Small Point Maine Cooperative Camping Areas Assa Ded Searlet Maine

Woolwich PTA Sets Fall Meeting and Speakers

Woolwich PTA Executive Committee met at Woolwich Central School to plan the coming year. The first fall PTA meeting is set for Monday September 21 at 7 30 p.m. with Sagadahoc County Deputy Sheriff Edward C Belang er speaking on Juvenile Delinquency. Chairmen named include Mrs Leon Beals publicity Mrs Forrest Baker membership and Mrs Robert Allen refreshments.

Woolwich Parent Teacher Association Woolwich Central School Sagadahoc Edward C. Belanger Leon Beals Forrest Baker Robert

Farmers Must File For Gas Tax Rebate By Sept. 30

Whitney L. Wheeler district director of internal revenue urged farmers to file annual claims for refund of federal excise tax on gasoline used for farming. Claims on Form 2240 cover gasoline from July 1, 1958 to June 30, 1959. Copies of Form 2240 and booklet No 308 Farmer's Gas Tax Refund are available at the Bath Post Office Internal Revenue office.

Whitney L. Wheeler Internal Revenue Wheeler Internal Revenue Office Bath Post Office

Suburb Civic Club Plans For Coming Year

Suburb Civic Club discussed next year’s activities at Thursday’s meeting. Banquet fund approved. Bertha Spear named chair, Ethel Pinkham tickets and posters, Leona Mott publicity. Christmas sale set for Tuesday December 8 with Olive Perry and Roberta Farrell co chairs. Rum mage sale planned Monday October 12 with Mildred Rogers and Adelaide Mott. Clara Hinckley to chair hospital sewing project. Club to donate to Zorach Fountain Fund. Banquet committee includes Spear Farrell Footer McDonald Rogers. Traveling prize won by Celia Hutchins. Olive Perry named entertainment chair for September. Refreshments served September 24 by Mary McDonald Spear Williams and Persis Miller.

Suburb Civic Club Bertha Spear Ethel Pinkham Leona Mott Olive Perry Roberta Farrell

Lawrence elected Worthy Advisor of Rainbow Assembly

Miss Deborah Lawrence daughter of Mr and Mrs Roy S Lawrence Park Street was elected Worthy Advisor of Rainbow Assembly No 6 Friday evening succeeding her twin sister Miss Barbara Lawrence in the Assemblys highest office Also elected were Miss Donna Young Miss Nancy Temple Miss Judith Libby Miss Margaret Wetherington and Miss Christine Fuller Try outs for Bow offices will be held Tuesday September 22 with installation set for Friday September 25.

Deborah Lawrence Roy S. Lawrence Park Street Rainbow Assembly Miss Lawrence Barbara Lawrence Assembly Donna Young Nancy Temple Charity Judith Libby Hope Margaret Wetherington Faith Christine Fuller Bette Aikenhead Bath Assembly Missouri Bow

Attend Command Change Ceremonies At NAS Friday

Bath area leaders and officials gather Friday at Naval Air Station Brunswick for the installation of Capt. Martin T. Hatcher as commander. Capt. Hatcher succeeds Capt. Frank R. Moore who will take command of the tanker USS Severn. A brief reception followed.

Bath Martin T. Hatcher Naval Air Station, Brunswick Bath Area Chamber of Commerce Severn

Central Church completes several summer projects

Officials of Central Congregational church announce several summer projects finished including razing the building north of the church to create a large parking area with landscaping and surfacing planned. The upstairs parish hall was remodeled adding six classrooms and an assembly area alongside the church office. A major project rebuilt the church steeple and remodeled the vestibule.

Central Congregational Church

Big Fish Truck Overturns On Route 1 At West Bath

A nine ton fish truck owned by Beverly Fish and Lobster Co. overturned on Route 1 in West Bath near the New Meadows river shortly after 4 am on Saturday. The driver said his lights blew out when he pushed the dimmer switch causing the vehicle to skid into a swamp. No injuries were reported.

Route West Bath New Meadows Beverly Fish and Lobster Co Beverly, Mass

Pinehurst Foursome Results at Bath Golf Club

Mr and Mrs Howard Mayo tied for low gross in last Friday's Pinehurst Foursome at Bath Golf Club. Low net went to Russell Young and Doris Billington with second net to Mrs Clarence Eaton and Alfred Parks Jr. Ties followed for third by John McLaughlin with Mrs Alfred Parks and Mr and Mrs Herbert Pierce. The last Pinehurst Foursome of the year will be held next Friday.

Howard Mayo Pinehurst Bath Golf Club Russell Young Doris Billington Clarence Eaton Alfred Parks, Jr John McLaughlin Alfred Parks Herbert Pierce

Bowdoinham Water District to hold land taking hearing

Bowdoinham Trustees will hold a hearing on October 3 at 10 am in the town office regarding eminent domain to take land in Bowdoinham for Water District use. Bowdoinham Women’s Extension Group met September 10 at Eva Palmer’s home for its first post summer meeting. Mrs Huff spoke on You and Your Finances. Dinner was served by Eva Palmer and Nancy MacDonald. A slate of officers will be elected at the November meeting. Miriam Rideout Nancy MacDonald and Eva Palmer appointed to the nominating committee. Jessie Heath and Maurice Pratt of Bowdoinham wed Monday afternoon in Richmond. they will live on the Post road where Mrs Pratt runs a nursing home. Merrymeeting Grange held a Thursday meeting with Florence Stilphen leading singing games and readings. Hobo Night scheduled for September 24. noncostumed members face a fine. Refreshments served by Mrs Limekin Mrs Read and Mrs Curtis. Electa Chapter OES met Monday in Masonic Hall for Guest Officers Night. list of Guerre officers provided with many members named from Freeport Bath Brunswick and other towns. Joan Hatch and Corinda Gray served as candidates. refreshments by Lucille Jewell Shirley Curtis and Allison Linekin. Personal items note weddings attendance at Exeter Phillips Exeter Academy church and reception. several Bowdoinham residents mentioned. Various visits and travels of community members cited. Edward Adams admitted to Parkview hospital after illness. improving.

Bowdoinham Jessie Heath Maurice Pratt Bowdeinham Harvey Richmond Post Road Pratt Merrymeeting Grange Florence Stilphen Robert Limekin James Read Arthur Curtis Electa O.E.S Masonic Hall Elizabeth Davis Richard Davis Freeport Caroline Robbins Herbert Morse Bath Marjorie Carbente Brunswick Marietta Wilson Topsham Doris Smith Augusta Bernice Smith Yarmouth Sentinel Caleb Mitchell Frances MacIntosh Lisbon Falls Adai Verda Peter Portland Ruth Pearl Guiou Esther Nancy MacDonald Martha Eldora Whittaker Lewiston Marilyn Dixon Winthrop Marshal Nancy Godfrey Litchfield Louise Doughty New Gloucester Hazel Taylor Hallowell Joan Hatch Corinda Gray Lucille Jewell Shirley Curtis Allison Linekin George Hackete Zina Maxwell Helen Robinson Charles Hackett Exeter N. H George Hackett Marilyn Hackett Edward Moulton Phillips Exeter Academy Church Exeter Inn Linwood Hackett Linda Elaine Merrill James Pariseau Michael Kathleen Marie Lynn Mass Ruth Palmer Perley Harmon California Lauris Wilson Philadelphia Maine Clara Temple Pratt Nursing Home Milton McEwen Arlington Ralph McEwen Ruth McEwen Center Street Clayton Eliot Carrie Johnson Belfast Frank Thorne Raymond Stein Pine Cone Auburn Kenneth Dunn Edward Adams Parkview Hospital

Sacred Heart Circle Plans Year Under New Nominees

Sacred Heart Circle of Daughters of Isabella held its first fall meeting at the K of C hall to plan the year. Regent Mrs. Alice Burgess appointed a nominating committee led by chairwoman Mrs. Gertrude Nugent with members Miss Sophie McPherson Mrs. Louise Edgett Miss Ellen OConor and Mrs Mary Katula. Cochairs are Mrs. Nugent and Mrs. Delia Moody, aided by Mrs. Grace Costain, with a slate of officers to be presented. Also named were Mrs. Helen Thibodeau Mrs. Margaret Flaherty Mrs. Marie Soucie Mrs. Lucy Desmond Mrs. Sarah Cameron Mrs. Mary Gaudet and Mrs Noella McNeil. Mr and Mrs Frank Young of Bowery Street vacationed in New York City where they previously lived.

Sacred Heart Circle Daughters of Isabella K. of C. Hall Alice Burgess Gertrude Nugent Sophie McPherson Louise Edgett Ellen O'Connor Mary Katula Nugent Delia Moody Cochairmen

Wade Elected as Fellow of International College of Dentistry

Dr Earle L Wade a local dentist attending the American Dental Society convention in Washington DC has been elected by the society as a Fellow of the International College of Dentistry Membership in the honorary college is by invitation only The Wades are staying at the Roosevelt Hotel during the convention activities.

Earle L. Wade American Dental Society Washington, D. C International College of Dentistry Mrs. Wade Roosevelt Hotel

Bowdoin Dean's List Honors 131 Students

Bowdoin College announces 131 students named to the Dean's List for the Fall semester. Included is Paul O. Johnson from the senior class, son of Mrs. Royal A. Johnson of 767 High Street. Dean Nathaniel C. Kendrick approved the selections.

Paul O. Johnson Bowdoin College Royal A. Johnson High Street Bowdoin Nathaniel C. Kendrick

Mrs Louise F Brown to Return Home After Bath Visit

Mrs Louise F Brown of Wildwood New Jersey former High Street resident will return home Wednesday after a ten day visit in Bath with friends. She has stayed as a guest of Mr and Mrs Thompson Potter of Court Street.

Louise F. Brown Wildwood, N. J High Street Bath Thompson Potter Court Street

For Sale Three Bath House In Bath Area

Multiple listings show Ada Y. Greenblatt at 233 Washington Street Bath offering a seven room house with good lot and fine condition under 12000, another six room home under 7500 with furnace and bath, and a three family house in north central Bath noted as in good location and better than average condition. Call or visit Ada at HI 3-4350.

Middle Street Ada Y. Greenblatt Washington Street Bath Adam Greenblatt Adam ¥ Greenblatt Gracefort Kennebec Ap Sinemens Ada Y. Greenbla Maine and National Real Estate Association Woolwich Seppeerenon Street Washington. Street Town Dial Washington St East Brunswick Ada Y. Greenlatt West Point Maine Brunswick Ember of Maine National Real Estate Association Five Islands Adam Greenblatt Ton Street Maine and Nations Real Estate Association Ada Y. Green Nhore Bath National Suspension Street Raymond Court Yysenigton Street North End Lambert Park Asa Ada Y. Greenplatt Dial HI Georgetown Maine and Waskington St Bath Dial SAILE Cape Cod Heavenly Spot Plenty Land Cal Estate and Insurance Montsweag Popham Foster's Point Sabine Maine and National Real Estate Ein Alna Ada Washington Bath Montsweag Bay White Project

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BMH RLIE Charlie Sewing Circle Girl Scout Bath Man Heads Woolwich Pta Suburb Civic Club NAS Central Church Frank Young Bowery Street New York City Dr. Wade Int. Col. of Dentistry
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