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Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1956

Page

7

Club Forty-Two Christmas Party and Charity Plans

Club Forty-Two members voted to buy clothing for Hyde Memorial Rehabilitation Hospital. Christmas party will be at Mrs. David Clark’s home. A fund-raising food sale is set for Friday at two at Thompson’s Insurance Agency. December House committee members are Mrs. Allan Thayer Mrs. Lawrence Wyman and Mrs. John Tarbox. Weekly prize was won by Mrs. Leonard Smith. Dozens of members served refreshments after the meeting.

Hyde Memorial Rehabilitation Hospital David Clark Washa Street Thompson’s Insurance Agency Allan Thayer Lawrence Wyman John Tarbox Edward Jones Leonard Smith Everett Cooke David Desmond William Greene Ira Durgan Randall Orr Milton Savage Milton Footer Arthur Sturtevant Elliot Hanson Lance Wyman Robert Footer George Sarkis James Daly Edith Small Harry Allen Norman Seekins Joseph Mullaney Howard Farr Paul Hart Norman Adams John Sturtevant Maurice Owen William Ketchum

Ladies Sewing Circle Plans Christmas Sale at First Baptist

At an all-day meeting Mrs. Ora Dauphin named committees for the annual Christmas sale set for December 7. Appointed chairs include Mrs. Jennie Cameron, Mrs. Minnie Pinkham, and Miss Mabel Lake for quilts and aprons. Other duties cover fancy work, cooked foods, candy sales, greens, and a nominating slate to be discussed December 12 with a covered dish luncheon.

Ladies Sewing Circle First Baptist Church Ora Dauphin Jennie Cameron Minnie Pinkham Mabel Lake Bernice Oliver Stella Hart Elsie Crosby Myra Metcalf Cora Blakeney Florence Woodside Lotta Goodwin

Ted Husing Gravely Ill in New York Convalescent Home

Ted Husing 55 a famed sports announcer is gravely ill in a White Plains convalescent home. He suffers from a brain tumor and fading eyesight after two operations. A Burke Foundation nurse says he longs for visitors who will talk about sports and happier days. He later became a disc jockey and reportedly earned 250000 a year from Ted Husing's Bandstand.

White Plains N. Y Ted Husing Burke Foundation Husing

Health report shows chickenpox cases in Sagadahoc county

State health report for Sagadahoc county week ending November 24 lists Bowdoinham five cases of chickenpox and Richmond two cases. The Maine Department of Health and Welfare released the figures.

Sagadahoc County State of

Sewall Elected Chairman of County Oil Committee

Edward Sewall Jr of Bath was named chairman of the Sagadahoc County Petroleum Industries committee at a November 27 meeting in Portland’s Lafayette hotel. Other officers include Howard Kirkpatrick vice chairman Donald Emero secretary and Randall Orr Edward Sewall Roland McIntosh Delmar Curtis on various committees. L. T. Snowdon explained the new federal highway program and noted total taxes on a 10 gallon purchase now reach one dollar through combined federal and Maine state levies.

Edward Sewall, Jr Bath Sagadahoc County Petroleum Industries Committee Lafayette Portland Howard Kirkpatrick Donald Emero West Bath Randall H. Orr Edward Sewall Roland McIntosh Woolwich Delmar Curtis Bowdoinham Richard Strout Richard Carlson Francis Perry Bertram T. Reed Frank Ozzella H. Lawrence Small L. T. Snowdon Maine Petroleum Industries Committee Snowdon Maine

Bath Extension Service Maps Year of Programs

Bath Home Extension Service held a Thursday meeting in Hyde Park with Mrs. Harry Fullerton as new chair. Planned monthly programs include Mexico, Bread Specialties, Family Income, Pattern and Fabric Selection, Salads In Everyday Meals, Know Your Calories, Driftwood Craft, Sewing Machine Attachments, and a December planning meeting with a Christmas party for members only.

Bath Home Extension Service Hyde Park Recreation Hall Harry Fullerton Mexico Francis Fortier Paul Berry Elihu Fullerton Hyde Park Hall

Christmas Sale and Lobster Salad Supper at Beacon Street

WSCS of Beacon Street Methodist church will sponsor a Christmas sale and lobster salad supper Monday in the church vestry. The sale opens at 2 p m with tables for greens candy cooked foods jams jellies books mystery packages fancy work and copper jewelry. Supper begins at five under Mrs Wesley McPhee general chairmanship with Mrs Charles Madden chairing the sale and all members assisting.

Women’s Society of Christian Service of Beacon Street Methodist Church Wesley McPhee Charles Madden

Engagement Announced for Anastasia Mihalos and Conrad Parker

Mrs. Nicholas S Mihalos of 1184 High Street announces the engagement of her daughter Anastasia J Mihalos to Conrad E Parker son of Mr and Mrs Ray E Parker Sr of 8 Cummings Street. Anastasia a Morse High and Becker Junior College graduate is in Cost Control at Bath Iron Works Worcester. Parker, a Morse High graduate, works in Electrical Maintenance at Hyde Windlass. Wedding set for December 29.

Nicholas S. Mihalos High Street Anastasia J. Mihalos Conrad E. Parker Ray E. Parker Cummings Street Mihalos Morse High School Becker Junior College Worcester Mass Bath Iron Works, Inc Morse High Parker Hyde Windlass Co

Morse High honors split with varsity and JV certificates

Morse High School awarded 45 certificates at Friday’s fall awards assembly. Varsity football recipients included seniors Gordon Allen and James Clark and juniors Harold Ames, Boyd Harrington, plus sophomores Fred Brown and Joe Robinson among others. Cross country letters went to Ernest Rideout and Allen Stewart with managers Steve Griffiths and Armand Langlais.

Morse High School Gordon Allen James Clark Merle Condon Pete Crocker Ed Estes Peter Francisco Marshall Libby William Russell Allen Stewart Clifford White Harold Ames Boyd Harrington William Luke Alfred Proctor Fred Brown Pete Cooper Greg Douglass Joe Robinson Carl Stinson Armand Langlais Steve McNaughton Don McAllister Richard Harrison Tom Povwgrs Richard Towle Dan Griffiths Dudley Harrington Fred Johnson Jerry Charpentier George Carey Steve Lee Philip Langlais Ernest Rideout Lee Shorette John Haley Robin

Thanksgiving Program At Dromore Grange Meeting

A Dromore Grange meeting featured hymn singing, readings, and a Thanksgiving quiz. Committees were named for the coming year and a party celebrated Elfreda Perkins birthday with cake and ice cream. The annual Christmas program is set for December 11.

Dromore Grange Lucy Smith Beatrice Burns Florince Rollins Raymond Campbell Annie Wilson Mary Dannenfelser Lenora McMann Elfreda Perkins Jessie Morrell Evelyn Beals Aletha Campbell Ruben Purington

Beacon Lights Meet With Mr. and Mrs. Lord

Beacon Lights of Beacon Street Methodist church met at 1483 Washington Street as Mr. and Mrs. Daniel L. Lord Jr entertained. They voted to decorate the church sanctuary for the Christmas season on December 15 and to sponsor a family night supper the same date. Mrs. Dean Bonney and Mrs. Herman Barter to supervise the supper with Daniel L. Lord Jr. handling entertainment. A church projector and screen were to be repaired and new bulletin board letters received. A Scotch auction directed by Edward Larrabee and Dean Bonney highlighted the evening, and M. Wesley McPhee showed slides of the June Beacon Lights outing at the Arnolds Dresden farm. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Herman Barter and Mrs. J. Franklin Howe.

Beacon Lights Beacon Street Methodist Church Daniel L. Lord, Jr Washington Street Dean Bonney Herman Barter Sherman Mitchell Church Bulletin Board Edward Larrabee M. Wesley McPhee Arnolds Dresden Farm J. Franklin Howe

Grace Church Fellowship Guests of Falmouth Group

Members of Grace Episcopal church Young Peoples group visited St. Marys Episcopal church in Falmouth Foreside for a Sunday afternoon gathering attended by about 80 people from Portland Episcopal churches. The program included Evensong, scripture readings by Grace participants, and a buffet supper with entertainment. Grace attendees included Lucy Lee Smith Robert Eberhard Norma Ball William Webster the Alex Robertsons and Rev James L Grant with Eugene P Eberhard providing transportation.

Young Peoples Grace Episcopal Church St. Mary's Episcopal Church Falmouth Portland Episcopal Grace Church Lucy Lee Smith Robert Eberhard Norma Ball William Webster Alex Robertson James L. Grant Eugene P. Eberhard

Cinnamon and Nutmeg Twist for Fried Chicken

A casual cooking tip suggests adding a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg to fried chicken for a warm spice note. The idea blends sweet and savory flavors to elevate everyday fried chicken.

Bath YMCA Organizes Junior Hi-Y Club

The Bath YMCA formed a Junior Hi-Y group with Vance Libby named advisor. Organizing committee includes Gilman Sprague Harvey Hinckley Brian Rowe George Pushard Kurt Hecht and Jimmy McLuer. The program serves boys in grades 7 to 9 ages 12 to 14 under YMCA supervision to promote worthwhile activities. Prospective members listed include Harry Deering Gary Fitzgerald Larry Pangburn Steve Lyden and others. Next meeting is Thursday Dec 6 at 6 00 in the Y boys department to elect officers and hold a game period.

Bath Ymca Harry Deering Gary Fitzgerald Larry Pangburn Steve Lyden Kurt Hecht Harry Turner Kent Higgins Robert Hawks Dave Kenney Gilman Sprague Billy Leavitt Eddie Morton George Pushard

Legion Auxiliary Plans Christmas Work and Meeting

The American Legion Auxiliary outlined Christmas projects at last week’s meeting. The Welfare and Child Welfare committees will organize Christmas baskets and toys for children, with Thanksgiving baskets already distributed to local families. Members will send cards and gifts to shut-in members, and a joint County Council meeting with Legionnaires was set for January 19. Refreshment committee members were named and the next meeting on December 12 will feature the Christmas party with gift exchanges and toy drives led by Mrs. Frank Reinoehl and Mrs. Bernard Pratt.

American Legion Auxiliary Edgar Leavitt Legionnaires Scott Kittredge Cedric French Frank Reinoehl Bernard Pratt

Former Bath Couple Lose Home By Fire In Mass

Mrs. Roy A. Donnell and her husband formerly of Bath now live in Ashby Massachusetts. The Wednesday morning fire destroyed their apartment house leaving Mrs. Donnell to flee with no belongings. Firemen from Winchendon arrived to find a total loss.

Bath Mass Roy A. Donnell Oak Street Robert Donnell Donnell Ashby Scott Bonnie Winchenden

Eames Scholarship for Voice Students Established

A new full scholarship for voice students is created at the New England Conservatory of Music Boston in memory of Emma Eames of Bath formerly with the Metropolitan Opera 1891 to 1909. Matilda Frelinghuysen of New York City funds the award in memory of her friend. First recipient is Donna Jeffrey from the Boston Conservatory junior class. The grant is limited to American born sopranos and may be renewed yearly until training completion.

New England Conservatory of Music Boston Emma Eames Bath Metropolitan Opera Company New York Matilda Frelinghuysen New York City Donna Jeffrey Boston Conservatory

New Year’s Eve Ball Committee Plans Holiday Dance

Junior Hospital League New Year’s Eve ball committee met Friday at Mrs. Donald N Small’s Washington street home to finalize plans. The Maine State Armory on Lincoln street will host the League sponsored dance with Joe Avery’s orchestra. Attendees included Mrs. S Theodore Bertocci Mrs Eugene P Eberhard Mrs William A Niss Mrs Lynn M Bussey and Mrs Harold W McElman.

Junior Hospital League Donald N. Small Washington Street Maine State Armory Lincoln Street Joe Avery S. Theodore Bertocci Eugene P. Eberhard William A. Niss Lynn M. Bussey Harold W. McElman

Bath Lions Endorse Highway Safety Program

The Bath Lions Club unanimously endorsed the Governor's Highway Safety program at a meeting at Hotel Sedgwick. Brian M. Jewett urged strict enforcement of traffic laws and support for new district court legislation while praising radar and plain clothes enforcement. Lions also voted to contribute $50 for relief in Hungary.

Bath Lions Club Governor’s Highway Safety Committee Sedgwick Bath Brian M. Jewett Maine Jewett The Lions Club Hungary

Bevan Named to Office in Chaplains Association

The Rev. Frank W. Bevin retired Methodist minister now living in Sebasco Basin Road was elected associate secretary and treasurer of the Methodist Commission on Chaplains. He succeeds Chaplain Fred H. Heather. the appointment was announced by Rev. Dr. John R. McLaughlin in Washington. The commission oversees 600 Methodist clergy serving as chaplains in the armed forces, prisons, hospitals and other institutions.

Frank W. Bevin Basin Road Sebasco Methodist Commission On Chaplains Bevan Fred H. Heather John R. McLaughlin Washington St. Johnsbury New York State Albany Glen Falls N. Y Phippsburg Wesley Church Phippsburg Center

Suburb Civic Club Christmas Sale Planned

At a Thursday meeting the 16 attendees of the Suburb Civic Club finalized plans for a Christmas sale at the Winneganee Community Club House on December 7 starting at 1 30 p m A penny sale directed by Mrs Arthur Perry provided evening entertainment The traveling prize went to Mrs Lloyd Rogers Refreshment and entertainment committees were named for the December 13 meeting with Mrs Wallace Hinckley chairing the former and Mrs Harold Rogers Mrs Raymond Hutchins and Mrs J Emery Footer on the refreshment list Mrs Iva York and Mrs John Williams named to the December entertainment committee.

Suburb Civic Club Winneganee Arthur Perry Lloyd Rogers Wallace Hinckley Harold Rogers Raymond

Grace Church Women Plan Christmas Party

Grace Ep is pal church Women’s Auxiliary met Friday afternoon at Mrs Carroll Watson’s Washington street home. They discussed the annual Christmas party set for December 14 with Miss Mary Gibbons at her Washington Street residence. Mrs Stephen Jones and Mrs Charles H Cahill were named co-hostesses. President Mrs Abbott Redlon led the meeting and tea was served by Mrs Watson and Mrs Harold W DeLong. Members sewed on hospital project items.

Grace Episcopal Church Women’s Auxiliary Carroll Watson Washington Street Mary Gibbons Stephen Jones Charles H. Cahill Abbott Redlon Watson Harold W. DeLong

Winter Street Couples Club Elects Officers

Mr. and Mrs. Merton Bradway were elected presidents of the Winter Street Church Couples' Club. Other officers named were Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Horridge as vice presidents, Mr. and Mrs. John Orpe as secretaries, and Mr. and Mrs. Horace Morse as treasurers. Supper was served under several hosts and a swap party and Christmas program were planned by Rev. and Mrs. Martin v. B. Sargent and Mr. and Mrs. John Morse Jr.

Merton Bradway Winter Street Church Nelson Horridge John Orpe Horace Morse Horridge Thorpe Bernardight Hildreth Fisher

Central Church Group Christmas Fair Success

The League of Central Congregational church with Ladies aid and Pilgrim Fellowship wrapped a year long project with a two day Christmas fair at the parish house. Members worked weekly on craft articles for sale and decorations for the all fashioned Christmas theme. Tea on Thursday and a Friday chicken pattie supper for 200 capped the event. Eleanor Haggett led arrangements with A George Moses and E L McCurdy assisting as co-presidents.

League of Central Congregational Church Ladies’ Aid Pilgrim Fellowship Eleanor Haggett A. George Moses E. L. McCurdy League

First Baptist Men’s Bible Class Hosts Ladies Night Fun

The First Baptist church Men’s Bible Class held a Ladies Night with members, wives and guests in the vestry for entertainment, hymns, a Name That Hymn game and Bible Quiz led by Percy R. Low. Ralph Blakeney led singing, Harold Carter presented films on Europe and a Navy film The Floating Fortress.

First Baptist Church Percy R. Low Ralph Blakeney Harold Carter Belgium Netherlands Luxenburg Spain Floating Fortress Leslie Thompson Sewall Pearson Robert Metcalf Malcolm Witham Charles R. Sims Old Folks Home Old Ladies Home Presley Nursing Home Leland Green Boston Lee L. Hooker

Committees Named for St. Mary's Annual Bazaar

St Mary’s Roman Catholic church announces its second annual bazaar with a two day schedule at the Bath Armory on February 22 and 28. A supper will close the event on February 23 at Bath U High School. Gerald B Rioux chairs the bazaar with Ralph E McInnis and Fred Bolduc as co chairs. Other appointments include Hedwidge Rheaume treasurer Marie Smart secretary Pauline Kelley publicity Reginald Cyr purchasing agent June McElman advertising Oscar Griffith electrician Joe Bisson transportation Edward Footer booths Antonio Ouellette clean up John Kelliher police and parking Arthur Preney games Ann Perry Sapper Kay Watson decorations Cecil L Fullerton Jr music for supper Mrs Paul Boudreau organ at armory and Girl Scouts clothes checking.

St. Mary’s Bath Armory Marie Smart Pauline Kelley Reginald Cyr June McElman Oscar Griffith Joe Bisson Edward Footer Antonio Ouellette John Kelliher Arthur Preney Ann Perry Kay Watson Cecil L. Fullerton, Jr Paul Boudreau Armory Girl Scouts

Lowell Temple Holds Annual Inspection Event

At last week's Lowell Temple Pythian Sisters meeting Mrs Ruth Dodge District Deputy Grand Chief of Boothbay served as inspecting officer. Mrs Susie Darrah Most Excellent Chief presided as degrees were conferred on Mrs Jessie Morrell and Mrs Dorothy Wright. Lois Knight received a 25 year service pin. Supper at 6:30 followed by the meeting with visitors from Boothbay and Brunswick. next meeting set for 7:30 p.m. Wednesday.

Lowell Temple Pythian Sisters Ruth Dodge Boothbay Susie Darrah Jessie Morrell Dorothy Wright Lois Knight Temple Brungwick

Judith Costain Returns to Boston After Visit

Miss Judith Costain returns to Boston where she is employed after spending weekend with her parents Mr. and Mrs. George T. Costain of 47 Granite Street.

Judith Costain Boston George T. Costain Granite Street

Bowdoinham Lodge Officers Installed and Social Evening

Bowdoinham Masonic Lodge A. M. installed officers led by Roland Cornish with a lobster supper afterward. McDonald Temple Pythian Sisters held annual inspection at K of P hall, with Ruth Dodge as inspector and Edith Colby at the piano. Local clubs plan Christmas parties and district Knights of Pythias activity included a second degree for David White.

Masonic Lodge A. M Masonic Hall Electa Grand Lodge of Maine Roland Cornish Gerald Adams Phillip Carr Merle MacDonald Edward White Karl Hatch Arthur Curtis Charles Blodgett Russell MacPherson Edward Adams Malcolm Jewell Tyler Joseph Mellen Dwight Adams Winfred Dodge McDonald Temple Pythian Sisters K. of P. Hall Elva Curtis Ruth Dodge Boothbay Harbor Edith Colby Brunswick Susie Darrah Bath Frances Benner Margery Valentine Bowdoinham Fire Department Olive Frizzle Merry Meeting Grange Kennebec Lodge Knights of Pythias Homer Mohr Medford Mass Ralph McDowell Greenwood Edwin Frickey Belmont Helen Packard Maynard Hinckley Lisbon Falls

Mrs Emily Grant Services Held in Richmond

Mrs Emily Grant age 59 had services at a Richmond funeral home Saturday with Rev Dallas Gillespie officiating. Interment followed at Mount Pleasant cemetery in South Portland. Survivors include husband Donald Grant a brother William Dicking of Needham Massachusetts and a sister Florence Bonner of Dorchester Massachusetts.

Emily Grant Richmond Dallas Gillespie Mount Pleasant Cemetery South Portland Donald Grant William Dicking Needham Mass Florence Bonner Dorchester

Baileys and Harringtons Attend Nutrilite Convention in NYC

Mr and Mrs Clyde Bailey of Woolwich spent the weekend in New York City for the Nutrilite Gold a Rama convention. They were joined by Mr and Mrs Byron Harrington of Brunswick. In New York theBailey children Sharon and Ann visited Mrs Bailey’s parents Mr and Mrs Albert Garland of Kittery.

Clyde Bailey Woolwich New York City Byron Harrington Brunswick New York

Waterhouse and Black Wedding in Bath Parsonage

Susie M Waterhouse of Peoty married M Black of Bath in a Wesley Methodist ceremony led by Rev Dr Oliver Bell. The reception followed at the Morse home on Deering Street with guests from Bath and nearby towns. The couple plan to live on Lower High Street after a wedding trip.

Susie M. Waterhouse Peety M. Black Bath Wesley Methodist Church Oliver Bell Alvah A. Morse Mrs. Morse Deering Street Ruth Smith Edward Benson Ralph King Patricia Morse Dana Jewett Mrs Black West Bath Mabel Raymond Dorothy Wiscasset Gere Retchey Philadelphia Cleve Getchell Hallowell Hobart Tracey Mary George Bailey South Gardiner Edward Robinson Phyllis Tenants Harbor Russell Reynolds Thomaston

Carroll Watson 2nd Returns Home From Bath Visit

Carroll Watson second, grandson of the late Carroll Watson, returned Tuesday to his White Plains New York home after a stay in this city as guest of Mrs. Carroll Watson at 937 Washington Street. He lived in Bath as a boy and visited many friends here during his visit.

Carroll Watson White Plains N. Y Washington Street Mr. Watson Bath

Lee Couple Plan Winter in Los Angeles with Son’s Family

Mr and Mrs Henry T B Lee of 13 Somerset Place left Portland Wednesday by plane for Los Angeles California where they will spend the winter with their son and his wife Mr and Mrs Arthur Leeman.

Henry T. B. Leeman Somerset Place Portland Los Angeles Calif Arthur Leeman

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Club Forty-Two Health Report Sewall County Oil Committee Bath Extension Service WSCS Beacon Street Front Street Dromore Mrs. Lord Grace Church Fellowship Ganize Legion Auxiliary Eames Chaplains’ Assn Suburb Civic Club Grace Church Women’s Auxiliary Winter Street Couples Club Central Church Group First Baptist Men’s Bible Doris Day Louis Jourdan Barry Sullivan Frank Lovejoy “Valle WED THURS Ginger._ Reeens Barry Nelson Carol Channing Black Waterhouse Remington Royal Smith-Corona Underwood Lew's Typewriter Service Maple St Ada Y. Greenblatt Emervons Y. Greenblatt Real Catanao Insurance Agent Weshey Street Real Estate and Insurance Weena ‘ Rm Street Lalei North End Ada Greenblatt, Real Estate and Insurance Washkis Parker Head Village Rea Estate and Insurance Washeee Street Dia HI Banema Basuaent Adam Greenblatt
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