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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1956
Page
5
Bath area notes list Keith Milligan returning to Fore River shipyard Quincy for Navy duty after weekend with Bath wife and daughter. Other items cover Navy and Army personnel, students, and residents visiting relatives in Philadelphia St. Petersburg Florida and Portland.
Mr and Mrs William Courtney of Miami Florida announce the birth of their son William Ralph born November 27 at Memorial Hospital weighing nine pounds seven ounces Mrs Courtney formerly Barbara Burden a local telephone operator birth notice confirms the new arrival’s name and parentage.
Dr and Mrs Leon E Buck return to their home at 877 Middle Street after a brief Boston visit. Rev David W Bell, son of Rev Dr and Mrs Oliver W Bell and pastor of the Friendship and Cushing Methodist church, attended the Boston University Scarlet Key ceremony at Marsh Chapel where his fiancee Betty Ann Terp was among honored seniors. Representative and Mrs Rodney E Ross Jr of Washington Street left Tuesday for events in Washington DC where Miss Elizabeth Fielding and Miss Winnifred Thompson held notable positions with GOP and DC Children's Center respectively.
Mr. and Mrs. Carl Cornish and Ernest Williams of West Bath were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. C. Elroy Hennessey of Tops ham. Lynn Ann Alexander, eight months old, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lendall Alexander of High Street, entered Bath Memorial hospital Monday for treatment of bronchopneumonia.
Miss Donna McDougal returns to Hartford Connecticut where she is employed after spending the weekend as guest of her parents Mr and Mrs Daniel A McDougal of 212 Oak Street.
ATC and Mrs. Jack Hicks with children Annette Mar gie and Jackie plan a Dallas visit before settling in Kingsville Texas where Hicks will join the Naval Training Base. In Bath Hicks earlier served at Brunswick Naval Air Station. Mrs Lucian Ames of Nequas Set Woolwich is a surgical patient at Bath Memorial hospital. John E Doyle Jr son of John E Doyle of this city completed nine weeks at Bainbridge Md and will take a 14 day leave before reporting to Newport News for Electricians Mate school.
Mrs. Douglas Dearborn entertained the Wednesday Contract club at 969 Washington Street. Miss Anne Day of this city served on the stage crew for Stardust produced by the Workshop Players at Lasell Junior College in Auburndale Massachusetts. Miss Day is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry L Day of 15 Green Street.
Queen Esther Rebekah Lodge met at the K of P hall to announce the Christmas party at the Odd Fellows home in Auburn on December 20. They will remember elderly and sick members at Christmas. The first 1957 meeting on January 1 features a New Year’s tree and refreshments.
An endless belt conveyor on a pedestrian bridge at the Sam Houston Coliseum in Houston carries up to 15,000 people per hour from parking areas across a bayou into the auditorium.
At a Mitchell PTA meeting plans were announced for a citywide joint Founders Day observance with all PTA units invited and past presidents to attend. A letter introduced an educational TV station project, BFEAM, from the University of Maine with one dollar yearly dues. The next Bath School Health Council gathering is set for Jan. 3 and the January meeting will be held with Fisher PTA featuring a safety program with local police and state troopers as speakers. Phyllis Rolfe, Bath elementary supervisor, spoke on corrective reading techniques. Coffee and cake were served at the close.
The League of Central church met Monday evening at the parish house with Mrs. A. George Moses presiding. Final reports on the Christmas fair were given by Mrs. John Haggett and Mrs. Donald F. Preble. Mrs. Edward Cummings will supervise church decorations for Christmas services. Hostesses were Mrs. Welden Smith, Mrs. Willard Sprague and Mrs. George Van Wynen. The next meeting is Monday evening January 9.
Central Council of Parents and Teachers met at Morse High School to map upcoming events. An open meeting is set for January 28 at Huse Memorial School with a White House Conference discussion into six groups. Founders' Day is planned for February and a cooked food sale was discussed for January.
Nancy Ann Blair daughter of Mrs William S Blair and the late Captain Blair tied knot with Frank Young son of Mrs Morton F Young and the late Mr Young in Portsmouth New Hampshire The ceremony was attended by both mothers The bride a Morse High School graduate later studied at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York and acted with Theater Encore Off Broadway Group She also did Summer stock at Boothbay Playhouse in 1955 The groom a Morse High School graduate served as class president and is a junior at the University of Maine member of Alpha Tau Omega fraternity
A compact weather set for Navy sailors measures surface pressure temperature humidity wind speed and direction. When held at arm's length a lever locks readings in place allowing later recording in a sheltered area.
Montana joins the United States as the 41st state on November 8 1889. Territorial boundaries and admission details mark the formal transition from a territory to statehood with political recognition and an inaugural status within the federal system.
The Recreation Department orders the rink kept closed until the ice thickens and is deemed safe. Signs warning of danger were removed, openings appeared, and misuse caused significant surface damage. Parents urged to prevent skating until official notice allows reopening.
James Keene a 13 year old violin prodigy from Newcastle has earned a four year scholarship to the Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia. He auditioned November 19 before Ephraim Zimbalist and has performed as guest soloist with the Lincoln County Orchestra in Bath. The award includes four years of schooling and musical training. Keene is an eighth grade pupil at Franklin School, son of Mr and Mrs George Keene formerly of Newcastle now living with the Lippmanns in Newcastle.
The Mother Goose Nursery School celebrated a monthly birthday party at Mrs. Philip Wy man’s home. Honored were Harold Bertrand Philippa Katz and Melody Preble. Guests enjoyed cake gingerbread men ice cream and coffee for mothers. Prizes went to Billy Wright Melody Preble Deborah Leach and Philippa Katz.
The North eastern Association for the Promotion of Science held a meeting featuring The Challenge of Space shown by Airman E L Huston from Brunswick Naval Air Station. J C Eckberg spoke on the Science of the Universe. John Hardy demonstrated an electro generator. John McGuire and Richard Soucie were announced for upcoming astronomy and science lectures on December 12.
David Lemont son of Mr and Mrs Bazin Lemont of 14 Dike Road celebrated his fourth birthday with a bed Saturday afternoon party at home After opening gifts games were played Winners were Lynn McCabe and Brealey Cahill Refreshments were served Attending were Lee Lynn and Jean McCabe Bradley Cahill Connie Adams Paul and Rebecca Lemont and David brothers Jay and Kevin
In 1955 the leading rayon producer was Japan Chemical Fiber, surpassing rivals with a high output totaling several million pounds. The milestone underscores JCF’s dominance in the textiles sector during the mid-1950s.
Two tons of used clothing were collected by a church youth group to aid Hungarian refugees. Teams led by Peter Crocker and others canvassed the city, packing bundles for shipment to New York for distribution in the United States and Europe.
Colonial club hosted a country style dancing party Saturday night in their Front street rooms. The event featured wagon wheels lanterns oxen yokes corn and pine decor with performances by the club orchestra led by Joe Avery Ray Vachon Hilton Libby and Foster Pratt. Intermission songs by Jimmy Juliano and Eddie Page complemented a buffet lunch organized by James Caverly. Committee members including A M Main Jr Ben Sabo James Feeney Fred Morton Stanley Commeau James Caverly Henry Richards Stanley Mers Harlan Gilman William Curran and Leonard Wetherbee oversaw the affair.
The Christmas sale and supper by the Women's Society of Christian Service of Beacon Street Methodist Church drew strong turnout Monday despite a storm. Items included greens, foods, books, and varied Christmas gifts. Mrs. Charles Madden led arrangements with Mrs. Wesley McPhee organizing supper. A Society meeting is planned for this evening at Mrs. Jane Shea’s home on Baccon Street.
The West Bath 4-H Harvesters Club held its November meeting at Leader Kenneth Francisco's home. A poster contest on soil and water conservation was announced and members planned entries. Attendees included David Smith Lee Merrifield William Potter Stephen Babine and guests Robert Brewer and Dale Smith.
Seven members of the Holy Name Society of St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church returned home Sunday after a two day retreat at the Jesuit Fathers Retreat house Campion Hall North Andover Massachusetts. The attendees were Gerald Rioux Ralph Forbes Henry Richards George Nugent Ralph Milliken Harold McElman and Donald Perry.
Members and friends of the West Bath Methodist church gathered Sunday at the home beside Campbell's Pond for a cottage service. Oliver W. Bell substituted for the Rev. Dr. Bell and spoke on Love and Charity and Understanding as hymns were led by Mrs. Loring Small. Next month's cottage service date will be announced.
Jesse Harrell, a 12 year old, hoped his prize lamb would win at the Montana State Fair. Judges ruled the entry had no category for a five legged sheep, leaving the boy awardless.
Parker Head PTA met at Mrs. Earl Lowell's home to plan a Maine TV education program and a gift exchange for the Small Point and Phippsburg communities. Dec 16 marks the 16th anniversary with a turkey dinner and tree at Riverside hall, while Unity Circle hosts its Christmas party Dec 18 at the Small Point parsonage.
Band Boosters at Morse High named Feb 2 as Band-Aid Day with Cecil Fullerton and staff as general chairs. Committees cover supper food sale rummage and related tasks while President Kenneth Smith leads planning for member uniforms and a January band program with refreshments.
Many rug patterns imitate formal Iranian gardens drawing on classic motifs. The article notes the influence of Persian garden layouts on textile design and decorative arts.
A Notre Dame roster shows thirty players on the all team with Irish heritage. The lineup highlights strong Irish roots across the squad, underscoring regional pride and tradition.
The group met last week at Herbert Sprague home to finalize Christmas plans. Committees include decorating led by Mrs Walter Gilmore and Mrs Herbert Sprague, entertain ment chaired by Mrs Florence Oliver, refreshments run by Mrs Ellison Moody and Mrs Fred Spinney. Members attended church services and visiting relatives in Portland and Woolwich.
Bay Point residents report 14 service members in Army Navy and Air Force with letters detailing connections to nearby communities and Bath Independent distribution. The piece notes cold but pleasant weather for this time of year and recounts local visits, illnesses, and travel including Mrs Mina Hinckley or Mrs Sumner Mains, Karen Furbish Eleanor Gillis and others with family updates and weekend plans.
A section of North Bath lost power for over an hour Monday evening when a truck skidded and struck a guy wire on a C M P Co pole. The column notes local residents visiting relatives and a newborn daughter at Bath Memorial Hospital named Catherine Jeanette born November 29 to Mr and Mrs Herman Witham.
Milwaukees Bob Buhl defeated Brooklyns Roger Craig as the Brewers opened at Ebbets Field. Buhl earned his sixth straight win over Brooklyn to reach 14-4 while Craig took his sixth loss of the season.
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