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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1957
Page
5
The 152nd annual meeting of the Wiscasset Female Charitable Society will be held at Mrs Eliza eth Norton’s home on Aug 29 at 3 pm. Local notices mention recent birthdays, visits, and travel by residents including the Erskine and Munsey families. The column notes various guests, trips, and community news from Wiscasset and surrounding towns.
Mrs. Ha wife of Jerome Ha died August 12 after a long illness. Born in Wiscasset she lived part of her life in China and the last two decades in New York. She leaves husband Jerome, two children Samuel and Sandra, and her mother Mrs. W. S. Peaslee.
Bath Fire Department fought a brush fire on Richardson Street near Hyde Memorial Rehabilitation hospital at 6 pm last night. A still alarm preceded box 262 near Longley’s Restaurant. The blaze came within 50 feet of a section burned earlier Monday.
Mr and Mrs Philip Wysor and children return to Bethlehem Pennsylvania after a yearly vacation at a Popham Beach cottage They visit Mrs Wysors mother Mrs Jason A Merrill of Washington street and other relatives during the trip.
The blueberry harvest closed on the farms of Mrs. James Cameron and Mrs. Ray Perry in West Dresden and on the former Oscar Bailey farm. Electric power shut from midnight to 4 a.m. on August 14 while larger transformers were installed due to higher area consumption. Mr. and Mrs. John Houdlette of Meriden Conn. stay at Dresden Mills. Pris cilla Allen, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Allen of Cedar Grove, is named Augusta teacher after earning University of Maine degree in June. George Sanford of West Dresden is a patient at Toquas hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Robbins recently married had a reception at Dresden Mills Masonic hall with gifts and refreshments. Recent visitors to Mrs. L A Batley and daughter June included Mrs. C E Longfellow of Day's Ferry and the Misses H L and C E Sheldon, Mrs Elmer Wade of Capitol Island and Schenectady Nak.
About 2000 spectators attended a four hour outboard racing program at New Meadows Lake hosted by the Brunswick Topsham Bath Outboard Racing Association with Bath Area Chamber of Commerce sponsorship. Nearly 50 boats competed and several spills and spinouts occurred without injuries. results list winners across multiple classes including Connors Jr and Taylor among Brunswick participants.
Miss Carol Bartels Miss Maine of 1957 will attend a lawn party and smorgasbord at the Bath Elks home on Lombard Street August 29 from 6 to 9. The event precedes a 9 p.m. dance at Morse High School in honor of Miss Maine, hosted by Lincoln Lodge Odd Fellows.
State Trooper Paul True of the Maine State Police Safety Division spoke at the West Bath Grange meeting Monday night. The event featured slide safety tips and songs, with visiting Grange members from Hudson, Woolwich, and Dromore. An Aug 25 Go to Church Sunday is set at West Bath Methodist Church, service 2 30 PM. A Grange supper is planned for Sept 9.
The Spinning Wheel Club met with Mrs. Merle Jameson on the Middle road with an outdoor meal and wrapped gifts for the Christmas Chest. A Sept. 19 meeting with Mrs. Geraldine Edgerly was announced. The page also lists numerous visits, travel, and wedding anniversary notes surrounding Woolwich residents and their friends in Maine and nearby states.
Former Governor Horace Hildreth and Dr. Lowell B. Fisher will headline the 30th Annual Maine State Safety Conference at the Marshall House York Harbor on September 12 and 13. Fisher, vice president at the University of Illinois, will speak at the luncheon and Hill will serve as toastmaster. Hildreth will address the luncheon honoring Gov. Edmund S. Muskie. The two day event features panels on highway traffic, paper and pulp, railroads, fire prevention, and more with new sections on rehabilitation and food products. An exhibit of protective and first aid equipment is planned.
The Maine Retriever Trial Club held a field qualifying stake at East Eddington on Sunday with 12 entries. Winners included Trigger Chesapeake owned by Roland McIntosh of Bath in first, Peggy black Labrador owned by Raphael Higgins of Bath in second, Princess Pat black Labrador owned by William Peppard of East Eddington in third, and Dance black Labrador owned by Paul Genthner of Kennebunk in fourth. Judges were Marshall Willis of Bath and Malcolm Coulter of East Eddington.
Mr and Mrs Max Katz of 5 Cobb road returned from Searsport where they were guests for a week of their daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs Fred Curtis Jr
A string of hospitality updates and visits across Arrowsic Bath and surrounding towns. Mrs. Kenneth Footer returns to New York after a two week stay with Prof and Mrs W Wy lie Spencer. Kenneth Sanderson of Marion Yale junior visits Prof and Mrs W Frye. Mrs Olive Stone of Camden visits Howard Frye and Mrs Pride at Black House Point. Mrs Emma Crosby of New York visits Mrs Norman Drummond. Mr and Mrs Earle Rosenwald of Cambridge and Indian Rest travel Canada. Mrs Norman Drummond and daughter stay with Mrs Rothwell in Worcester, returning with Frank Ellen Rothwell. The Lawrences spend weekend in Falmouth Foreside. the Wrights head to Raymond for two weeks. Howard Frye hosts lunch with Stephen Burke and Robert Campbell of Boston. Frye’s General Foods link noted. Terri Lee Whittaker, six, hospitalized in Boston. Gates family from Arrowsie nearby. Bath Garden Club to meet Sept. 3 at Mrs Horatio Baker's Arrowsie home. Mrs Earl Coombs visiting sisters in Montana.
West Bath residents and visitors gather at Quaker Point and Kings Point cottages for summer stays and family visits. Notables include the Clark family, the Fifields, the Dorrs, and guests from Melrose and San Diego. Military furloughs and travels to Camp Lejeune and Brooklyn Navy Yard are noted.
Dr. and Mrs. Raymond Libby hosted about 1500 friends and relatives at their Pleasant Street home for the 40th wedding anniversary. An anniversary cake from the Eastern Star, past matron Mrs. Libby, and flowers marked the event. Refreshments were provided by a long list of hosts.
Glen Smith of California visits his mother in Maine area as she plans to return around September. The Spinney Mills region hosts outings with Frank Rittall family and guests Nancy Merchant and Donald Sweeney visiting Old Orchard. Summer guests Judge and Mrs. Peter Wood and son from Manchester NH depart for their home after a Maine season. Edith Campbell of the Point returns from Dover NH where she stayed with Willis Grover family. Emma Wiswell of Pittsfield MA also visits. Lindley Foss of Farmington and cousin Miss Coleman from California call on Edith Campbell and Ralph Jewett. Coleman to Ogunquit for a West Coast trip after visiting Maine.
Mr and Mrs Durell Bissinger return to Manheim Pennsylvania after ten days as parents Mrs Mildred Stuart of 42 Court Street and John Stuart of 322 Washington Street. Mr Bissinger formerly served aboard the U S S John Paul Jones as fire controlman first class and has just completed a ten week course at Bainbridge Maryland. He will be sent to Purdue University West Lafayette Indiana by the Navy this Fall for an electronics degree and begin studies September 4.
Miss Louisa Howard of Bay Point will send a leader’s uniform hat troop flag and a captain’s certificate signed by Juliette Low to Savannah’s Historical Society. Her Brooklyn leadership began in 1920 eight years after Girl Scouting started in 1912 and she earned the Golden Eagle. Prior to shipment, items will be shown in the Times Co window.
The Cadets Junior Drums and Bugle Corps plan a two day fundraising campaign on Aug 30 and 31 to raise 450 dollars needed to cover trip costs to the National American Legion Convention in Atlantic City September 13 to 16. Proceeds from a record hop at Bath Armory and pin sales will support the fund, with the unit already saving 500 dollars through summer activities and a 1500 dollar gift from the Governor's Executive Council.
Eleven Arcadia campers on the Kennebec River faced rough seas last week. Five canoes went ashore at Arrowsic with several boys rescued by Berry and his cabin cruiser Bee Bumble. The group planned to resume to Popham Beach, with a pickup arranged for Friday.
Sacred Heart Circle Daughters of Isabella met Tuesday evening at Seguin Lodge Georgetown for their annual dinner party. Twenty seven members attended. It was announced that the next business meeting will take place Sept. 3.
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