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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1955

Page

8

Wiscasset Maine Museum Opens in Old County Jail

The museum sponsored by the Lincoln County Historical and Cultural Association opened last week in the old county jail on Federal Street. Visitors from Maine and other states view the jail exhibits including the cell keys and leg irons. Public hours are daily through Labor Day with specific times. The piece also notes Easler family reunion and local enlistments, inductions, and a retiring power company employee.

Ocoln County Historical and Cultural Association Old County Federal Street Maine Clinton R. Bailey Laor Easler Smithfield Oscar Cronk The Power Company Waterville Lawrence Averillo Wiscasset Yacht Club Yacht Club

Woolwich Social Notes Span Flood Trails and Visits

The Woolwich column details flooded travel to Maine with Mr. and Mrs. Maynard Waltz and family, Dam aris cautions, and a six inch water crossing near Boston. It covers Montsweag Fire Department fundraiser, extended visits by Eastham and Bath residents, Camp Leoni summer companions, and motor trips to Canada with the Walkers and Powers families.

Birthday party honors Mrs George Boynton in West Bath

A birthday party for Mrs. George Boynton was hosted by Mr. and Mrs Harland Boynton at their West Bath home. Attendees included George Boynton, Everett Peaslee, Mrs. George Biette, Mrs. Erwin Davis, Mrs. Hazel Hodgkins, Mrs. Gladys Burnham, Mrs. Eva Burnham, and Oliver Lenihen. The event featured gifts and refreshments. Visitors and family plans around vacations and calls in Bath, Damariscotta Mills, Gardiner, Boothbay Harbor, and Macon area are noted.

Harland Boynton George Boynton Everett Peaslee Quaker Point George Biette Bath Erwin Davis Damariscotta Mills Hazel Hodgkins Kittery Gladys Burnham Eva Burnham Oliver Lenihen Boynton William C. Deehan St. Louis Francis W. Deehan New York William Ketchum David Richard Galliant Crystal Lake Leon Belanger Mildred Bowie Auburn Ralph Baker Forrest Baker Pinehurst N. C Maine West Bath Ruth Roundy Walpole Mass William Hennessey

Bath Legion Cadets Rally Funds for Miami Convention

Bath businessmen and Bath Iron Works employees pledged to the Legion Cadets fundraising drive to reach a $5,000 goal for the national convention in Miami this October. Pledges included $40 each from A G Page Co Senters Inc W T Grant Co Brooke Chevrolet and $20 from Frank Smith Cleaners plus a $74.50 batch from Bath Iron Works workers.

A. G. Page Co Senters, Inc W. T. Grant Co Brooke Chevrolet Frank Smith Cleaners Bath Iron Works Bath Miami

Burke Couple Welcome Baby Girl Jane Ellen

Mr and Mrs R P Burke Jr of Washburn formerly of this city are the parents of a baby girl born Tuesday at Presque Isle. The child is the granddaughter of Mrs H T Stevens and has been named Jane Ellen. Illness delayed the announcement. Mrs Aime von Huene and daughter Sigrid and Miss Lotte Noehring of Days Ferry have left for a ten month visit in Stuttgart Germany.

R. P. Burke, Jr Washburn Presque Isle H. T. Stevens Jane Ellen Aime von Huene Sigrid Lotte Noehring Days Ferry Stuttgart Germany

Molasses Flood remembered by Readers Digest readers

The August issue recounts the Everett Mass. molasses flood of 1919, written by Howard O. Frye’s brother. Frye’s work won $2,500 for the Digest I Was There project. Social notes include visits, outings, and family events in Bath and Arrowsic with residents and guests from Maine and beyond.

Everett Mass Arrowsic Howard O. Frye Ralph Frye New York Boston Digest Frank Carlton Five Islands Sadie Garcelon Susie Darrah Viola Melzard Gertrude Stewart Bath William Potter Russel Mingo West Newbury Atlanta Burroughs Richard Gowen George Safford Cheshire Philip Murphy Safford Lee Douglas Baldwin Nobleboro Spinney Point Road Tice Robert Phinney Arrowsie Major Raymond Ainsworth Leslie Bion Mark Jackson Hinckley Street Gilbert Ernest Smith Georgetown Road Smith Bath Iron Works Douglas Wirta Maine Maritime Academy Castine Gertrude Wirta Charles Paradis Paradis Mr. Paradis

Middshipman Wirta Returns to Maine Maritime Academy

Midshipman Everett Wirta returns to the Maine Maritime Academy at Castine after spending the weekend with his mother Mrs. Gertrude Wirta in also Arrowsic. Mr and Mrs Samuel F McCormack of Milton Massachusetts return to their home after visiting Mr and Mrs Edward M Reed of Lincoln Street. Mr and Mrs Jack Pinel return to Weymouth Massachusetts after visiting Mrs Pinels sister and her husband Mr and Mrs Harold E Freeman of Sunnyside Farm and other local relatives.

Everett Wirta Maine Maritime Academy Castine Gertrude Wirta Arrowsic Samuel F. McCormack Milton Mass Edward M. Reed Lincoln Street Jack Pinel Weymouth

Five Year Old Misunderstanding Ends With Ice Cream

A neighbor boy visiting a woman while she cleaned cupboards asked for food with a wooden spoon. She asked what he would like, and he said he could not ask politely, so he would eat whatever she gave him. He received a large serving of ice cream.

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Red Cross Appeals For Funds To Aid Flood Victims

Red Cross chairman E. Roland Harriman announces an immediate 2 million dollar initial relief fund with many millions more expected as disaster teams mobilize. American Red Cross operates 107 shelters housing 12 000 homeless and has 400 nurses and 150 physicians volunteering. Contributions sought through local Red Cross chapters on Center Street.

E. Roland Harriman American Red Cross Red Cross Center Street

Bath Police Benevolent Association Elects Stailing President

Patrolman Robert Stailing was chosen president of the Bath Police Benevolent Association at a Thursday meeting, succeeding Patrolman Paul Avery. Newly elected officers include Robert Coombs secretary, William Boyland treasurer, and trustees Merle D. Niles Edward Newell James DeCapua and Robert Wagner Jr. The group noted its charter limits donations to sickness or death of police personnel and families and discussed Cadets fund contributions with members favoring individual gifts.

Robert Stailing Bath Police Benevolent Association Paul Avery Stailing Robert Coombs William Boyland Merle D. Niles Robert Wagner, Jr Edward Newell James DeCapua Legion Cadets Miami

Thompson Family Returns From East Visit

Mr and Mrs Robert C Thompson and daughters Cindy and Candy return to their Prairie Village Kansas home after visiting Mrs Thompson s parents Harold E Freeman at Sunnyside Farm and his parents John B Thompson and Mrs in Bangor and Mere Point

Robert C. Thompson Cindy Candy Prairie Village Kans

Giant Model Firefly Reveals Its Bright Love Secrets

The Boston Museum of Science explains firefly mating signals through a giant 264000x model created by Chris Olsen and Frank McDermott. Norman D. Harris notes species specific flashes, luciferin light without heat, and a timed female response. The glass-encased exhibit is open Tue–Sat 10–5 and Sun 2–5.

Boston Museum of Science Chris Olsen West Nyack N. Y Natural History Magazine Mr. Olsen Norman D. Harris Harris Boston Museum of Science

Alls Well That Ends Well Bath Family Relates

The Lewis D. Carter family of Bluff Road faced a weekend of anxiety as their son Richard, held in line for Air Force induction, suffered appendicitis and had an operation at Mercy Hospital Portland. Their daughter Jean, traveling from Elizabeth NJ to Maine, witnessed flood scenes as her train was delayed. Richard is improving and plans a visit with his parents after discharge before attempting to join the Air Force again.

Lewis D. Carter Bluff Road New York Jean Elizabeth N. J Lewis Portland Carters Carter Richard Fort Williams Air Force Mercy Hospital New Jersey Maine Sylvia Young James Young Elizabeth City Bath

Legion Cadet Fund Grows for Miami National Convention

The Bath Legion Cadets push toward the National American Legion Convention in Miami, with pledges flowing from local and state groups. Port land Post vows near thousand dollar support, plus sponsors for two cadets and plans to back more. The Bath Iron Works Stores Department also pledges and eyes funding another cadet as the fund seeks 3780 more to cover 42 cadets.

Bath Legion National American Legion Miami A. L. Cratty Harold T. Andrews Portland Bath Cadets Portland Post J. Horace McClure Percy Scott Roland McIintosh Stores Department Bath Iron Works Corp Helen Moses

Higgins Host Niece and Nephews from Philadelphia

Mr and Mrs Sidney Higgins of the State road entertained her niece and nephew Mr and Mrs Richard Bixby and two daughters Margaret and Lisbeth of Philadelphia and Bailey Island. Mr Bixby who recently passed the Pennsylvania state bar exams returned Wednesday to his work in Philadelphia.

Sidney Higgins State Road Richard Bixby Margaret Lisbeth Philadelphia Bailey Island Bixby Pennsylvania

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Wiscasset Woolwich Maynard Waltz Waltz Leon Leonovich Maplewood N. J Mr. Waltz Chester Leeman Barley Neck Road Damariscotta Norris Waltz Massachusetts Line Providence R. I Donald Montsweag Extension Group Damariscotta Lake Baker Muriel Preble Carol Ainsworth Emma Drummond Adele Majeiko Leila Rosenwald Evelyn Ater Helen Crooker Marie Hamblett Florence Hogan Mellicent Ball Michael Ann Rosa Shea Georgie Walker Alice Baker Patricia Baker Philip Dennis Petersburg Fla George Ames Chester Colby Jennie Larrabee Merton Wright Sasanoa Bluffs Woodfords Lawrence Muzrell Linda Windsor Detroit Mich Mr. Pinson Small Union Bridge Mothers Club Edith Severoni R.N North Quincey Pine Tree Rome Leveroni Sally Mammen Vendalia Marion Sautelle Alberquerque N. M Mary Jane Keith Jerry Mishou Old Town Jackie Wright Pittsfield Patricia Atwood Reid State Park Mishou Mammen Sautelle Miss Atwood John Atwood New York City Miss Leveroni Charles Leveroni Washington, D. C Miss Keith George Betts Betty South Boundbrook N.J North Woolwich Hartley Hathorne Leah Rosalie Leanna Bridgewater Russell Boyd Canada Charles Powers Spradahoc Ferry Leon Herring Winthrop Lake Maranacook Melvin Cornish Sagadahoc Ferry Bath Memorial Hospital Neva Hunnewell Montsweag Cynthia Philps Sagadahoc Skowhegan Hunnewell Carroll Barter Skowhegan Fair Burton Hodgkins Augusta Hodgkins Eben Dana Danas Bar Harbor Mrs. Hodgkins Elta Robson Hollis Leeman Nequasset Extension Group Grange Hall Freeport Homer Marshall Robert Machris Westbrook Katherine Machris Fairchild Los Angeles Robert Westbrook Georgetown Cape Cod Helen W. Peacock Snowe Turner Street Lewiston West Legion Cadet Fund B. I. W. Machine Shop Halle Bros, Co Clevelana Sentes Onin Yates U. S. Treasury Pennsylvania Avenue Carole Fimbres Albuquerque New Mexico Lib Koethe Columbia South Ca Elizabeth Jowes Shirley Hamilton Barnum West Virgin Bath Police Department Science Museum
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