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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1959

Page

5

Masonic Officers Installed in Wiscasset Canton Meeting

Wiscasset Canton King No 10 Patriarchs Militant held a special meeting at Odd Fellows hall with state officers present Augusta Canton conferred inspection and officers Elwood Humason captain Arthur Fuller lieutenant Paul Hamilton ensign Stanley Humason clerk Delmas Leighton sentinel Harold Forbes picket installed Cantons represented came from Augusta Old Town Bangor Bar Harbor Springvale Gorham Rockland Waterville South Berwick Six candidates were initiated A 630 supper followed by activities and notes on Pine Cone Rebekah Lodge gatherings and a reception for Rebekah Assembly leaders.

Canton King Patriarchs Militant 1.C.C.F Odd Fellows Hall Wiscasset Augusta Canton Elwood Humason Arthur Fuller Paul Hamilton Stanley Humason Delmas Leighton Sentinel Harold Forbes Augusta Old Town Bangor Bar Harbor Springvale Gorham Rockland Waterville South Berwick Pine Cone Rebekah Lodge Mina Tucker Mabel Bryant George Turner Odd Fellows Home Auburn Albert Bailey Elizabeth Hathorn Lucille Leighton Norway Evelyn A. Gammon Rebekah Emily Blake Bernice Bailey Pine Cone Rebekah Lodge Noble Grand Delmas Elva R. Kelly Katherine J. Pulsifer Hasty Memorial Lincoln Lodge A-F& AM Victor Franzen Raymond Franzen Framingham Mass Victoria Crandall Robert Johnson Westport James Rogan Pamela Ann Portland Philip Brackett B. M. Jacobs Jacob Melvin Blackburn Littleton N. H Charles DiPerri W. G. Sjostedt Larchmont DiPerri Sumner Shorey Stowe House Brunswick William Bradford Hussey Alice Burkett Camden Harold Sherman Walter Sherman Nancy Gerald Sherman David Jayne Stanton Sherman Sherman Lulu Riley Harold Hunter Damariscotta Brewster Julian Doggett Cape Neddick Dayton Doggett George Fairfield Valmore Langelier Straton Richard Emerson College Boston

Woolwich News Highlights Local Events And Weddings

Woolwich community notes cover Bea Bailey singing and readings, Christmas Dec. 16 with Fay Pye's School of the Dance as guests, and gifts for Togus veterans. Sun shine club to host a 5:30 to 7 p.m. supper with a holiday sale. Various local visits, family gatherings, Cub Scout awards, and wedding preparations with Montsweag and Soule families featured.

Woolwich Orange Beatrice Bailey Fay Pye School of the Dance David Barter Marion Chubbuck Sunshine Club Center Baptist Church David Fred Grover South Woolwich Volunteer Fire Co Murphy's Corner Central School Edward Gallant James Hay John David Rice Michiel Reynolds Earl Hay Gary Hatch Dens Jerome Bailey Michiel Gallant Blaine Soule Bruce Woodman Gerald Galuza Fernald Bailey Mountain Road Bertram Reed Bath Byron Harvey Chubbuck Clyde Bailey Old State Road Viola Hilton Maine Medical Center Portland Louis Brown Crossroad Shirley Rose Brown John Carleton Sherrill Nequasset Westport Island Road Wiscasset Sharon Bailey Burton Bailey Westbrook John Gowdey South Berwick Moatsweag Center Baptist Soule-Lowell Lawrence Edwards Sagadahoc Ferry Island Falls Ivan Shaw Meadow Road Jeanette Rose J. G. Bailey Daniel Ames Sandra Suzanna Earl Bailey Faylene Ronald Robert Roland Bailey Jerome Andrew Jay and Lyle Janet Sharon Woolwich Harold Averill Jeffrey Anna Janet Bailey Just L. Wold Day’s Ferry Melisa Dawn Bath Memorial Hospital Wold Jean Leonard John Leonard Clyde, Bailey Careen Dawn Nancy Jean James Bell Roderic Bell Susan Chubbuck Maurice Hathorne Robert Stevens Rebecca Jane Murphy’s Corner Bernard

USS Dewey Leaves Bath for Boston Commissioning

The USS Dewey DL G-14 the first guided missile destroyer leader left Bath Iron Works at 8 30 a m and will join the fleet in Boston for commissioning on December 7. The 512 foot 5600 ton vessel is the largest destroyer class yet and marks a new era in sea power built at Bath with Hyde Windlass components. Distinguished guests from USN and industry attended the departure and will witness commissioning in Boston Naval Shipyard.

Dewey Bath Iron Works Kennebec U. S Boston Naval George Dewey Manila Bay Hyde Windlass Company of Bath Boston C._J—Van—Arsden USN Des Lant E. R. Sumwalt Cmdr R. S. Jones First Naval District Stanley M. Alexander Naval

Day's Ferry Ladies' Aid Christmas Fair Planned

The Day's Ferry Congregational church Ladies' Aid will hold a Christmas fair Friday December 4 from 1 to 6:30 p m at the Day's Ferry Community Clubhouse. Committee chairs include Candy table Ed din Wade Ralph Durgan and Fred Brown. Food table Wallace Ham Marcia Stinson. Fancy work Herbert Munsey Ralph Bowers Alton Munsey. Coffee service Edward Gallant Clayton Stinson and Albert Richard.

Day's Ferry Edward Gallant Clayton Stinson Albert Richard

Woolwich Man John Preble to Celebrate 100th Birthday

John Preble a lifelong Woolwich resident will become 100 on Sunday. An open house at the Preble farm from 2 to 4 p.m. will honor the milestone with his children and grandchildren in attendance.

John Preble Woolwich Preble

Window dedicated in memory of Warren Hawley Jr.

A window was dedicated Sunday at 4 p m in Grace Episcopal church Bath in memory of Warren Frederick Hawley Jr. His widow Esther Hawley and her mother Mrs Norman Drummond reside in Arrowsic. The article also lists numerous Thanksgiving visits and gatherings involving local residents, with names including Mrs Loraine Price, Horatio L Baker, Kenneth Soule, Ensign Everett Wirta, and many others.

Wilson Bailey Mountain Road Fernald Bailey Mountain Schoolhouse Marion Hanson Nequasset Edward Belanger Old State Road Stephen de Wick University of Maine Robert de Wick Phipps Point Richard Hanson Harvey Chubbuck Jesse Nobleboro Grange Robert Melnick Bonita Robert Wiscasset Mr Melnick George Gavitt Chester Leeman Wayne Herbert Leeman Hockomock Road Norris Waltz Damariscotta Lewiston Wayne Barney Patricia Eileen Naomi Ullford Loring Soule Murphy's Corner Barney Charlene Soule John Lowell Montsweag Baptist Church Kenneth Soule Bay City Mich Murphy’s Corner Charlene Warren Frederick Hawley Grace Episcopal Church Bath Herbert Lemont Baker United States Navy Otty Steen Hugh Campbell Art Glazier Steens Beverly Crosman South Portland Charles Paradis Brooklyn N. Y Gertrude Wirta Dovelas Michiel Mazecik Vicky Novack Banto Roco DeMonte Michiel Brunswick Warren F. Hawley Jr Wiliam Schofield Beale Foster Orange NJ Richard Heffron Lawrence M. Heffron Ranushter Polly Polly Brenda Tee Moris M. Tewis Howard Biliet Richard Jr Christine Heffron Otto Steen Ralph Steens Arrowsie Perley Ater Poth Ardrew Steen Karl Rosenwald Roland Peterson Maud Reevs South Bristol Norman Prummond Warren Hawley Ir Reginald Cote Suners Macs Lawrence Rothwell Francesc Rothwell Sausus Mass Mavine Rovd Norman Drummond

Former Bath Man Opens Portland Internal Medicine Office

Dr. James H. Bonney former Bath resident and Morse High School graduate opened an internal medicine office at 229 Vaughn Street Portland on December 1. He is a Bowdoin College 1949 alumnus and Navy veteran who has worked with Maine Medical Center and Mercy Hospital. He and his wife reside with daughter Leigh Anne at Union Street Court.

James H. Bonney Bath Morse High School Portland Albert L. Bonney Union Street Court Bonney Bowdoin College Bowdoin U. S. Navy Vermont University Medical School Navy Fulton University of Vermont University of Pennsylvania Maine Medical Center Mercy Hospital

Altar Guild Presents New Green Hanging For Lectern

The Altar Guild of Wesley Methodist church announced a donated green lectern hanging at a Monday vestry meeting. A smorgasbord fundraiser for the Altar and Women’s Society is planned for Saturday, Jan. 9, with tickets on sale mid December. A nominating committee named Mrs. Rodney Upnam, Mrs. William Temple, and Mrs. Otis Ayer. Devotions were led by Mrs. Merle Niles. Next meeting is Jan. 25.

Wesley Methodist Church Carlye Taber Women’s Society of Christian Service Rodney Upnam William Temple Otis Ayer Merle Niles

West Bath Church to Hold Carols and Candles Service

A West Bath church will host a carols and candles service on December 13 at 7 p.m. Everyone is invited. The item also notes visiting relatives and local travel during Thanksgiving weekend including Mr. and Mrs. Loring Small and family and others visiting kin in Marblehead Charlton Danvers Gardiner Harrington and Damascus.

West Bath Loring Small Wilbert Small Dana Small Valley Road Bath David Smalls Small Ralph H. McNary Marblehead Mass John H. McNary Charlton Oliver Wass Patricia Wass Colin) Densmore Harrington Jerrold Stover R. Jabez Jallard Damascus Syria University of Maine Stover Courtney Stover Charlotte Cooke Dennis Danvers B. F. Whitmore Gardiner Frances Deehin

Thanksgiving Gatherings Across Bath Area Families

North Bath resident Ellsworth Darling returned from a two week hunting trip in Machias while on vacation from Bath Iron Works. Thanksgiving guests included relatives from Bath Brunswick and Waterville with multiple family dinners across local households.

Ellsworth Darling Machias Bath Brunswick Philip Arsenault Togus Veteran's Hospital Donald Gurney Paul Jones Mickey Ricky Wicky Paul Donald Zerry Fraema David Frank Fitzgerald Mark Waterville Lawrence Fitzgerald Carl, Norman Mary Ellen Augusta

West Bath Grange Hosts Visiting Members and a Varied Program

West Bath Grange invited visitors from Capitol Granite City Dromore Topsham and Walpole Massachusetts for a Monday meeting featuring Shirley Ouellette of Kennebec Pomona. The event included community songs solos skits and a mystery prize cake won by Edward Beaulieu.

Capitol Granite City Dromore Topsham Walpole Mass West Bath Grange Shirley Ouellette Kennebec Pomona Joseph W. Larrabee Whispering Hope Henry Chamentier Old MacDonald Alexander Armand Adeline Hasselbrook Edward Beaulieu Dime Unon America the Wildwood Fellowship of Ghosts of America P. of H Perley Rice Henry Nora Charpentier Alice Lewis Alec Burgess Harrasecket Grange Freeport Neer Grange Fast Union Alton Collins Brunswick

Weekend Guests of Mr and Mrs Foss Visit From Groton and Chicago

Weekend visitors to Floral street hosts Mr and Mrs Florence Foss include Mr and Mrs Georgce Shaw and Glen Shaw from Groton Conn and Fred Foss of Chicago along with Mrs Glen Shaw of Brunswick.

Florence Foss Floral Street Georgce Shaw Glen Shaw Groton

Richmond Lions Club and Community Plans

Richmond Lions Club met at Enterprise grange hall with a 6 30 supper. Members discussed the annual Community Christmas Party at Richmond High School gym and ongoing solicitations to cover expenses.

Richmond Lions Club Enterprise Grange Hall Libby Lloyd Walker Richmond Maine Richmond High School Geraldine Crocker Robert Gilman Whitefield Dwight Cook Leon Cook Main Street Ernest Harvey Barbara Jean Hall Robert Sweat Union Hall Amy Bradley Viont James Marion McFarland Linda Douglass Percylene Johnson Elizabeth Watson Evelyn Marriner Viola Douglass Edythe Hayes Daisy Mealy Viola James Blanche Atwood Brunswick Violet LeClair Atwood Mary Alexander Sadie Eaton

Dresden honors roll and school events highlight Dresden reports

Bridge Academy announces honor roll with seniors Richard James and Alice Brooks. junior Carol Souviney. freshman Nicki Foster. Perfect attendance list features Rita Robbins and many others. 4 H senior girls clock 60 wpm shorthand and 95 percent typewriting. Plays Be Home By Midnight and Who Gets the Car staged soon with local casts. Community notices cover church talks, Thanksgiving visits, and area residents visiting kin in Bath and Boston.

Bridge Academy Richard James Alice Brooks Carol Souviney Nicki Foster Rita Priscilla Robbins Sharon Greeves Brenda Tobey Margaret Lilly Bernadine Dianna Bailey Nancy James Linda Hustus Alice Brooke Mary Casey Kenneth Edgecomb Walter Austin Fred Turner Clyde Sirois Fred Turner Mrs Jones Paul Jones Johnny James Mary Jones Margaret Payson Rita Robbins Mr. Jones Joseph Lemarr Mary Eastern River 4-H Club Augusta Area Dresden Middle Bridge

Probe To Be Made To Determine If Obscene Literature Being Circulated

A Wesley Church Methodist Men’s Club letter prompts a police probe into circulating obscene literature in Bath. Chief Wag ner says officers will inspect newsstands and seek cooperation for removal. prosecutions possible if violations are found. State statutes set fines and imprisonment for selling to minors and posting obscene material.

Wesley Church Methodist Men's Club Stanley W. Judkins Bath Robert E. Wagner, Jr Judkins County Atty Arthur D. Dolloff Ner Wagner Methodist Men’s Club Bath Council of Parents and Teachers Bath Ministerial Assn

Probate Court Wills and Estates Listed in Topsham Bath and Richmond

Probate Court records show wills filed and estates administered in Topsham Bath Richmond Bowdoinham and other areas. Executors named include Fidelia Carrier Irene Alma Whallon and Lydia B Gillette while banks and trustees oversee administrations and final accounts.

Will set for November 10 1959 estate of Tanner

Probate list shows Clarence A Tanner of Woolwich with Eliza F Tanner named executrix without bond. Petitions for administration include Elizabeth Powers Kay of Bath presented by Ada Specht, Evelyn Marriner of Topsham presented by Ellis Marriner, Donald Duncan of Bath presented by Fred S Curtis & Co., and George A Floyd estate details incomplete.

Harriet H. Farnsworth Topsham Dorothy M. Adams Claude S. Gillette Bath Lydia B. Gillette Charlotte Hewitt Woodhull Township Millburn N. J Summit Trust Co New Jersey Charles Valentine, Sr Bowdeinham William V. Valentine Jane Bridget T. Davis George C. Stacey Woolwich Marguerite A. Stacey Raymond Osier Lewis I. Naiman Lina G. Sewall Horace F. Holton Katherine F. Berry Dorothy N. Haemer Norwalk Conn Kenneth N. Haemer Napoleon F. Couture Bowdoin Delmire Dunn Clarence A. Tanner Eliza F. Tanner Elizabe Owers c- Kay Ada Specht Evelyn L. Marriner Ellis F. Marriner Donald Duncan Fred S. Curtis & Co

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