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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1960

Page

2

Advent Sermon Opens Georgetown Church Service

At First Baptist Georgetown on Sunday Rev. Ernest Roberts preached from John 1 1 5 the Advent message about light and creation. A Berean Baptist Brunswick screening of Billy Graham’s latest film was announced for Saturday at 7 30 p m. Georgetown Central school held a Thanksgiving program with pupil performances and a PTA invite for December 7 featuring a 4 H club Christmas program and fashion review.

First Baptist Church Ernest Roberts Billy Graham Berean Baptist Church Brunswick Georgetown Central School Scott Beane Roy Clarke, Jr America Billy Kelley Dana Cochrane Lyin Jing Jack Young Denise Moot Joyce Young Michael Oliver Eric Reynolds Arthur Tibbetts Peter Stevens PTA 4-H Club

Kennedy Inauguration Looms as New President Faces Tests

The piece awaits inauguration as Kennedy gains a narrow victory with about 257000 votes margins amid irregularity allegations. It notes Eisenhower’s gracious post election gestures and warns Kennedy must address welfare financing, foreign standing, and defense within a non rubber-stamp Congress.

Kennedy United States Eisenhower Congress

European Space Research Commission Signals Shared Space Quest

Postwar space growth shows Europe Australia alliance forming the European Commission for Space Research to pool efforts. The move hints cooperation could benefit the US but warns of crowded Earth orbit and the need for international traffic regulations now.

United States Russia Britain European Organization For Nuclear Research Earth

West eyes long range plan for cold war with communist bloc

The reflection urges a two decade strategy linking Western aims and methods to counter Sino Soviet influence. Macmillan plans to press Kennedy for coordinated, long term goals and execution. If Kennedy aligns, it could mark a hopeful shift in Cold War policy.

Macmillan London Kennedy

Harvest Party at Christian Advent Church

A Thanksgiving service at Christian Advent Church featured a harvest party for Pastor Rev. Henry Alexander. Guest speaker Rev. Cal vin Alexander of the Church of the Nazarene Leeds spoke as Alexander’s son. A love offering was given and the evening included singing. Charles King of Woolwich is home ill.

Christian Advent Church Henry Alexander Church and Friends Calvin Alexander Church of the Nazarene Leeds Alexander

Five Islands Christmas Party Plans Amid Thanksgiving News

Sympathy extends to the family of the late Sarah Campbell of Seguinland. A Good Neighbor Club meeting at Mrs. Orville Rowe’s house drew for a Christmas party at Mrs. Erland Moore’s on December 13. Numerous Thanksgiving visits and family gatherings are noted across Bath, Five Islands, and surrounding towns with relatives from Bath, Brunswick, Augusta, and Monhegan Island among others.

Sarah Campbell Seguinland Barry George Gray Phillip Pinkham John D. Williams Jr Georgetown Reginald Pinkham Brunswick Herman Barter Bath Peggy LaRose Russell Harford Russell Harford Jr Gregory Christina Richard Harford Donald Thomas Ronald Coombs Phyllis Campbell Commer Paul Thompson Roger Ayers Augusta Reynolds Grover Thomas Watson Wiscasset Edward Cummings Georgia Watson Alexander King Richard McCarthy Southbore Mass Carroll Wayne McCarthy Framingham Lawrence Perow John Hart Perow James Duchin Worcester James McMahon Margaret McMahon Elmer Drew Milton Nhs Allen Wells Banes Stanley Monhegan Island Walter Stevens Georgia Walter Plaintree Albert Marr Massachusetts Kenneth Dell Quincy Earland Marr Wollaston Francis Marr Braintree Robert Watson James Carleton Belmont Franwell EB. Harford William’ S. Farr Leon Kelley Jr Leon Kelley Woolwich Erland Moore Alvin ‘Mitchell Emily James Bailey Virginia Becker Junior College Beulah Miller Nora Marr William Marr Carroll Steward Robert Burbank Mansfield Moore Capt Stinson Davis Edward Davis Yarmouth Helen Huskins John Brown William Plummer Jr Ivan Pinkham James Stevens Franklin Keelwetter Gorham Lulu Hanna Keelwetter Branwell E. Harford Richmond Harold Harford Roy Shields Henley Thomas

Obituary Mrs Harold E Footer of Brunswick

Mrs Harold E Footer 39 died suddenly at her home 3 Harpswell Place Brunswick funeral services 2 p m Monday at Stetson Funeral Home Brunswick she was born May 18, 1921 in Woolwich daughter of Walter I Norton and Vivia Fuller Norton survived by husband Ronald Bath two stepsons Harold E Brunswick and Joseph Yarmouth a stepdaughter Mrs George Condon Bath a sister Mrs Carrie Davis Bath four brothers W Herbert Norton Maynard Victor Norton Everett Norton Bath and Guy L Norton South Portland burial Riverside Cemetery Brunswick

Warren Todd Stoneham Mass Carroll P. Powers Robinhood Mr. Todd Joseph F. Higgins Peirce Fuller Kitty Michael Norwell Frederick Cameron Marblehead Fuller Indian Point Road Rachel Deschine Georgetown Lucille Wyman Lewiston William Webster Augusta Webster Indian Point Guy R. Snowe Homer Kennerson Gardiner Howard Roberts Litchfield Ernest Roberts Beth Ann Margaret Jean Wellesley College Robert Savage Harvard University Thomas Savage Francis Brown Bath Alfred Rowe Cecil Rowland Elizabeth Maud Thayer West Georgetown Martha Bowen Nancy Hagan Washington State Teachers College Nettie B. Gray Victor Be, Hagan Danvers Donald Richardson Richardson Auburn Clarence B. Hill Harry Horne Walter L. Beane Charles H. McMahan Brian Davis Glenn Gary New York George Emmons Emmons Seward Emmons Eulah Emmons New York City Harry Pinson Detroit Mich Edwin Pinson, Jr North Edgecomb Bowen Maine California Maud Harold E. Footer Stetson Brunswick Harold FE. Footer Footer Harpswell Place Woolwich Walter I Vivia Fuller Norton Ronald Harold E Joseph Yarmouth George Condon Carrie Davis W. Herbert Norton Maynard Victor R. Norton Everett W. Norton Guy L. Norton South Portland Riverside Cemetery

New Book At Library On Life And Death Of Sir Harry Oakes

A feature on Geoffrey Bocca's The Life and Death Of Sir Harry Oakes at Patten Free Library. The narrative follows Oakes from Maine roots to wealth in Canadian gold, ending with his 1943 Nassau death and a famed unsolved murder trial involving his son in law Count Alfred de Marigny. The piece notes ongoing intrigue and local reader interest, with references to Bar Harbor, Dover-Foxcroft, and Moosehead Lake.

Sir Harry Oakes Geoffrey Bocca Patten Free Library Sangerville Piscataquis County Colby College Sir Harry Bowdoin Bar Harbor Kennebec Penobscot Zeta Psi Nassau Bahamas Count Alfred de Marigny Oakes Moosehead Lake Dover-Foxcroft Sonne Howey Curie Maine Martha Graham Bennington de Marigny Dover-Forcroft Harry Oakes

William F Edwards Jr 29 Island Falls dies in Island Falls hospital

William F Edwards Jr 29 of Island Falls died November 24 in a local hospital. He was born May 9 1921, son of William F and Melvina Edwards Sr. Survived by widow Maybelle Fitzgerald Edwards three daughters Sharon Katherine Susan his mother six brothers and one sister. Funeral held Saturday at Whitier Congregational Church with Masonic and VEW honors. burial in Island Falls Cemetery.

William F. Edwards Island Falls William F Melvina Rockwell Edwards Edwards Susan Shepard Stockton Springs Lawrence Woolwich Daniel Ralph Eith Joseph Julia Tidd Tampa Fla Whittier Congregational Church Monroe Palmer Clark Mitchell Vew Zurial

Roland Lagasse 48 of West Bath dies suddenly in woods

Roland Lagasse of West Bath died Monday noon in the woods near his home aged 48. Born Lewiston May 14 1912 he was a former Bath Iron Works pipe filter. Survived by widow Gertrude two sons Roland Jr and Richard US Army Fort Devens Mass two daughters Elaine Sells Angelwood Ohio Theresa MacKenzie Brunswick and siblings Wilford Emile Conrad Rosa Medora Donalda Blanch with many nieces and nephews.

Roland Lagasse Roland R. Lagasse West Bath Lewiston Thomas Rosanna Croteau Lagasse Lagasse Bath Iron Works Gertrude (Glidden) Lagasse Roland Jr Connecticut Richard U. S. Army Fort Devens Mass Elaine Sells Angelwood Ohio Theresa MacKenzie Brunswick Wilford Emile Conrad Rosa Lavoie Medora Remillard Donilda Cloutier Blanch Pelletier California

Mrs Harriet H Cooke Dies In Massachusetts

Mrs Harriet H Cooke 68 formerly of this city died Friday in Massachusetts. Born in Chelsea Massachusetts she was daughter of John and Carolyn Henderson widow of Francis Cooke. A Bowdoinham High School graduate she lived in Bath for years and worked at D T Percy and Sons Dept store and Bath Iron Works office. Surviving are brothers David S and Charles Henderson of Bath and Harvey Henderson of Rockland.

Harriet H. Cooke Massachusetts Chelsea Mass John Carolyn Henderson Francis Cooke

Death of Alice Shorey 84 in Woolwich nursing home

Miss Alice Shorey of High Street Old Ladies Home dies Sunday afternoon after a six month illness. Born Bath April 29 1876 daughter of Winfield and Clara Shorey she lived at 15 Spring Street and entered the Old Ladies Home in 1958. Survived by several nieces and nephews. 56th wedding anniversary to be observed at home on November 30 by 15 Spring Street residents.

Alice Shorey Old Ladies Home High Street Woolwich Miss Shorey Bath Winfield Clara Sanford Shorey

-Alan Ramsay Cole dies veteran of World War I

Alan Ramsay Cole 67 of Thornhurst road Falmouth Fore side died Thursday in a Portland hospital after a brief illness. Born February 11 1393 in Bath to Herbert and Mary Fogg Cole he was a Bowdoin alum class of 1914 and served as a lieutenant in the 16th Infantry 1st Division in France where he earned the Silver Star and Distinguished Service Cross. He lived on Middle Street Bath with his family and is survived by his widow Alison Aird a son James and daughter Shirley Cole. Burial service was at St Mary the Virgin Saturday at 2 39 p m with burial in St Marys cemetery Falmouth.

Alan Ramsay Cole Thornhurst Road Falmouth Portland Bath Herbert Mary Fogg Cole Bath High School Cole Bowdoin College 16Th Infantry France Soisson Middle Street Alison Aird James Shirley Cole St. Mary’s Cemetery

Walter C. Ham 75 Bath resident dies after two weeks hospital stay

Walter C. Ham of 812 Middle Street Bath dies Wednesday evening at Bath Memorial Hospital after a two week admission. Born June 29 1885 in Bath son of Charles A and Susan C McKinney Ham he attended Bath Schools and served in the Plymouth Division during World War I. He worked at Sonia's Bakery several years later was a patient at the veterans hospital Tegas surviving are a sister Lucy Armstrong Bath two nephews two nieces and several cousins

Walter C. Ham Middle Street Bath Memorial Hospital Bath Charles A Susan C. McKenny Ham Ham Plymouth New England Camp Devens Mass Sonia’s Bakery Veteran's Hospital Tegas Lucy Armstrong

Funeral services for Nina L. Cummings held in Georgetown

Funeral services for Nina L. Cummings were held Friday at 1.30 p.m. at Arthur F. Mayo and Son funeral residence with Rev. Carlton Jackson officiating. Bearers included Raphael Higgins George Thomas Charles Hinckley and Joseph Perow. Burial followed in the family lot at Oak Cemetery Georgetown.

Nina L. Cummings Arthur F. Mayo

Funeral services for Walter C. Ham held Saturday

Walter C. Ham received funeral services at 10 am Saturday from Leslie C. Shumway's home. Rev. Oliver W. Bell officiated. Bearers were Arthur L. Wing Cleon N. Wing Calvin H. Wing and Fred L. Sutherland. Interment followed in the family lot at Oaks Grove.

W. C. Ham Walter C. Ham Leslie C. Shumway Oliver W. Bell Arthur L. Wing Cleon N. Wing Calvin H. Wing Fred L. Sutherland Oaks Grove

Funeral services for Mrs. Sarah K. Campbell

Mrs. Sarah K. Campbell was laid to rest Friday afternoon in Georgetown after a 3 p.m. service at Arthur F. Mayo and Son funeral home conducted by Rev. Ernest Roberts. Burial followed in the family lot at Oak Cemetery. Surviving relatives include Everett, Stevens, Lynn McMahan, James McMahon, and Edgar Smich. Mrs. Forrest Young of Jeannine Beauty Shop was admitted to Bath Memorial Hospital as a medical patient on Tuesday.

Campbell Sarah K. Campbell Ernest Roberts Arthur F. Mayo and Son Oak Cemetery Georgetown Everet, Stevens Lynn McMahan James McMahan Edgar Smich Forrest Young Jeannine Beauty Shop Bath Memorial Hospital

Crossword and cryptogram puzzle compilation from 1960 page

A mixed puzzle page presents a large crossword with across and down clues, plus a cryptoquote puzzle. The list includes general knowledge terms like Great Lake and antlered animal, plus theme clues and a long encoded quotation.

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