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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1960
Page
4
Notes detail Edward Miller admitted to Maine Medical Center in Portland as a medical patient. Local families from Bath and surrounding towns are mentioned visiting, traveling or returning home from vacations, with several births, relocations, and service updates including Marine Pvt Charles D Morse completing recruit training at Parris Island and various members visiting relatives or preparing for weddings and travels to California and Vermont.
Marguerite Flint, a 11 year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Albert Flint of Portland formerly of Bath, won the local art contest in Portland. The youngest contestant, Sach, also placed high as Marguerite appeared on the local television station to explain her winning picture.
Miss Linda Ashe returns from a two week vacation at center street home. Mrs Frank Wilson hosts Wahinetos street gathering for centre club members. Desert Lane theatre group members attend across Bath ladies event at the Bath hotel dinner before play. Judith Newell and Clifford Newell visit in Danvers with relatives and friends.
Miss Edith Langdon was guest of honor at a surprise party at her home 754 Middle Street Wednesday evening attended by Mrs. Frances Berry Mrs. Ruth Rice Mrs. Louise Pierce and Mr and Mrs Henry Alexander of Sebasco. Miss Mildred G Nichols of 708 Washington Street left Friday for Ellsworth to visit Miss Katherine Conley formerly of Bath. On Thursday Miss Nichols visited Portland with son Louis and daughters Lettie Ann and Kathryn of Wenham New Jersey who have passed the saucer at the home of her brother and wife. Mr and Mrs Paul Bailey 34 Park Street return to Wenonah with Mrs Nelsons mother Mrs Alton Berry of North Street. Lieut Comdr Nelson USN aboard the USS Little Rock. Mrs Nelson and children visited Lieut Nelsons parents Mr and Mrs Louis Nelson of High Street. Rev and Mrs Stanley Welch daughter Irene and sons Stephen Alfred and William of Bridgeport Conn returned home after a week with Mrs Welch's brother and wife Rev and Mrs Truman L Pray at the North Street parsonage.
Mrs Sadhu Quinn Barstow of Posten Mass returns home after visiting her sister Mrs ARNE Snow Sue and Mrs Sore Cram in East Brunswick. She also called briefly on Mrs Caleb Burns on High Street during the trip.
Mr and Mrs William Deni of Grees street parade after their annual vacation at Grand Aanan Island. Mr Denison resumes duties at the Myde Windflats Company.
Mr and Mrs Edward Reynolds and daughter Debora of New Haven Connecticut are vacationing at a collage on the New Meadows river.
Mr and Mrs Esrli Shults return with daughters Diane and Linds and sons David and Scott after a week visiting Mr and Mrs Fenton Moore of Cherry Street in Cherry Street, Milport New York.
Mrs Muriel Lewis daughter of Pine Valley NOY and her parents have returned home after visiting Mr Rupert Lewis’s brother and wife Mr and Mrs Fenton I Moore on Cherry street. Mrs Maude Longley attended the Central Church Studies Aid picnic held Tuesday at the residence of Mr and Mrs Carl Longfellow of Dans Ferry.
Mrs Werbert Calderwood of Washington Street, on vacation from the public library, visits Pittfield with her daughter and husband Mr and Mrs Joseph Cyr and family.
Mrs. Benest Oliver of Popham Be is a patient at Memorial hospital, convalescing from recent surgery.
Mrs. Wellington A Moore of Weeks short left on Friday for a weekend visit with sisters Mrs Roy Harmon and Mr Harmon and Mrs Erne Stanwood at their homes in Brunswick. Friday evening the group will attend the play Desert Song at the Brunswick Theatre at Bowdoin College.
Mrs Germaine Bonney and Miss Gloria Witham of Rockland Bath are enjoying an outing at Green Island off the coast of Rockland Bath where they teach in Bath schools.
Mrs Citron of the Old Brunswick rota was admitted Friday to Bath Memorial Hospital for a surgery. Mrs Jascha L French of 15 Adams Court is on a week's vacation from her duties as secretary in the superintendent of schools office.
Mr and Mrs Ther riault and daughters Jeanne and Janice and Wilfred Roy of Bath visited their son Roger in Springfield Massachusetts where he recovers from surgery at the Sariners hospital. Roger will enter the eighth grade at Bath Junior High in fall. Mrs Cahill of 27 Andrews Road returned home from Bath Memorial Hospital after a week as a medical patient.
Mr and Mrs Edward Bryant and children from Detroit Michigan were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Kenneth Thayer on Union street court. Mr and Mrs Russell Bradford and daughters Patricia and Cynthia of Reseda California arrived Monday after a 10 day Bath visit with Roy Bradford and Hilton Libby families.
A list of Sunday visitors and local travelers includes Mr. and Mrs. Lucius Barrows of Augusta with Mrs. Barrows' niece Mrs. Roland Scribner of Elmer New Jersey visiting Mrs. Barrows' sister Mrs. Clifford Mr. and Mrs. Charles Andre Jr. and children from Ridgewood New Jersey ending a week's visit with the Andres and the Grants at Popham Beach.
William Voorhees of the U S Navy returns to the U S S Tanner at the Brooklyn Navy Yard after spending the weekend with Mrs Voorhees and their family on the old Brunswick road.
A collision on Route 1 near the New Meadows river in Fast Brunswick toppled a utility pole, cutting power to West Bath and parts of Bath. John J. Engerski, 31, dozed at the wheel. no one injured. Other incidents included a hit and run on Old Brunswick Road and a 1955 Pontiac crash in South Harpswell with extensive damage.
Alfred A. Parks III 11 of Bath was named an honorary camper at the Maine State YMCA Camp in Winthrop. From about 500 campers he is among 12 chosen for the season and received a certificate with purple and yellow feathers. The award honors leadership, sportsmanship, and character shown during the camp’s first two weeks. He will start seventh grade at Bath Junior High next month.
Donald Bell of Bath and Scott Wilson of Rockland announce six men named as district campaign vice chairs covering Wiscasset to St. George. They plan a one day drive on Oct 18 to raise 116547 for Scouting in 10 southwest Maine counties in 1961.
Members of Hockomock Council No. 81 enjoyed a summer barbecue at the Avery home on Damariscotta Lake. The event featured boating, social time, and a prior season dinner at The Cheechako in Damariscotta. Attendees from Bath included Mary Dannenfelser Mary Callahan Alice Rideout Lena Helms and the St. Martins plus Mr and Mrs Avery.
United States Civil Service Commission offers an examination for a custodial laborer at Bath Maine Post Office. Pay is 1.76 per hour or 3670 yearly with increases by length of service. Written test not required. evaluation based on experience and training. Applications to Executive Secretary, Board of U.S. Civil Service Examiners, Post Office Portland Maine, until further notice.
The Far and Near Missionary Society of Corliss Street Baptist Church met in the vestry and packed a birthday box for Ethlyn Yelloweye, a six year old adopted Indian girl in Oklahoma. Members read letters from Ruth Dexter and updates from India missions. Devotions and prayers were led, the theme song was sung, and refreshments served. The next meeting is an all day work session on August 23 with six members present.
Miss Patricia Iva Richardson daughter of Mr and Mrs James W Richardson Jr of 56 Pine street held her third birthday with a lawn party Friday afternoon. Games and refreshments were provided and gifts awaited the young hostess. Attendees included Betty Jeanne Adams Alan Crawford Sue Hathorne Carey Hathorne Fay Hathorne Vickie Edgett Cathy Hamilton Jimmy Hamilton Linda Hamilton Lori Hamilton Jami Ann Richardson. Adults present were Mrs Patricia Adams Mrs Connie Crawford Mrs Audrey Chase Mrs Sharon Edgett Mrs Iva Koerber and Mrs Beverly Hamilton. Unable to attend were Crystal Gibbs Diane Gibbs Fawn Boynton Jay Boynton Ruth Day and Brenda Conmors.
The Cosmopolitan Drama Club hosted a cookout at Mrs. Carmen Sampson's Brigham's Cove cottage with a social hour, dancing, and games. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Roland Raynes, Mr. and Mrs. Delen Bonsey, Mr. and Mrs. Leo Paradis, Mrs. J. Arthur Burgess, and guests from North Quincy and Sewickley. It was announced the Sep the Popham Beach cottage of Mrs. Elsie Shaw.
Genesta Circle met at 73 Winship street hosted by Mrs Ruth Graffam and co host Mrs Ruth Freeman. Members prepared articles for a Christmas sale set for November 18. The next meeting is September 13 at 248 Washington street with a covered dish supper.
Kendra Van Wynen daughter of Mr and Mrs George Van Wynen held her sixth birthday with a lawn party at home. Guests enjoyed cake ice cream and games. Assistants included Jane Van Wynen Linda Allenwood and Joyce Pennell.
Mr and Mrs William Parks of 53 Office Drive announce the birth of a daughter on Friday at Memorial Hospital. The newborn weighed eight pounds six ounces and has been named Angela. The Parks also have a daughter named Kelli Ann.
The Parker Head village mourns Charles H. Blaisdell born in Parker Head who lived there most of his life. The PTA meets at the old schoolhouse with Mrs. Earl Hamel hosting and refreshments by Mrs. Bernard Wyman and Mrs. Earl Lowell.
Mrs Gladys Bracey of 1238 Washington Street was guest of honor at a surprise birthday party Friday evening hosted by Mrs Ardia Smith. Refreshments were served from a decorated table with guests including Mrs Kath leen Ashton Mr and Mrs Arthur Anderson and children Hiedi and Laurie Mrs Myrtle Pye Mrs Mildred Worden Sanford Smith Mrs Rose Carlisle Mrs Anna Pinkham Mrs Lena Helms Mrs Annette Ross and Glenn Bracey all of Bath.
Multiple village items note the Community Center's seasonal closing at Old Town hall and Bedwell Grange resuming meetings at 8 pm. Other notes cover church services, an annual church meeting, a rummage sale, a small fire in Brightwater, Republican meetings, and local school opening details.
The second stage of a 7000 dollar Route 209 project at Popham began with widening of the turn in front of Lea Acres. The prior phase finished last week rebuilt a flooded section near Atkins Bay, raising the road 28 inches and installing two sea valve culverts to drain marshes while blocking Atkins Key inflow. The project, costing about 2400 dollars to be paid by Phipburg and the rest by the state, follows a town vote choosing road rebuild over dike repair.
Old Commerce street in Bath has been replaced by a brick Colonial style A P supermarket. A 50 car parking lot is being built beside the store after summer demolitions. Crews finish roofing and set electrical conduits as flooring preparations begin. Owner-builder J H Miller Inc expects completion around November 1.
Mrs. Eugene Larrabee and her son Robert left Monday for Sarasota Florida after visiting her daughter Mrs. Robert S Footer of 36 Lincoln Street. Mrs. Larrabee stayed a month and Robert spent the summer with his sister.
A Popham Village Improvement Association directors meeting is scheduled for Thursday at 7 30 PM in the Popham library. The notes list numerous visitors and guests at Popham Beach and nearby cottages, including residents from Dover New Jersey Portland Connecticut and Massachusetts.
Rev David Moore of Lenox Massachusetts preached at Phippsburg Center church with his family spending summers at West Point. Attendees from Cox's Head included Mr and Mrs Paul Hurd and son Mr and Mrs Harry S Hannaford Mr and Mrs Richard S Dazois Mr and Mrs C Harry Hannaford and Mr and Mrs Stanton C Dazois. The U S S Charles Francis Adams conducted trial runs from Bath Iron Works. The tanker W L Keegan carried cargo upriver. Gordon Winrow of Bath dined with Mr and Mrs Bruce Wright. Mrs Eugene Ross spent a week at Dr Bush's inn. Mrs Bernard Carlson of Dix's Island visited her sister Mrs George C Stacey of Day's Fer Page Five continued.
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