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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1955

Page

3

Wiscasset Clubs and Community Programs Highlight Busy Friday

The Woman's Club appointed Mrs. John MacFarlane acting treasurer and Andrew Snyder spoke on Minerals. St. Philip's auxiliary held a Christmas tea. Lincoln Lodge F and A M and other groups announced meetings and upcoming events across Wiscasset, Boothbay Harbor, and nearby towns.

Woman’s Club of Wiscasset John MacFarlane Fisher Edwin Moulton Andrew Snyder Strandolph Snyder John Blagdon Harold Campbell Robert Frazier Wiscasset Boy Scout Troop Bath John Sutter Chewinki Road Organ Society First Congregational Church Wiscasset Boy Scouts Charles G. Chase Boothbay Harbor Wiscasset High Wiscasset’s Lincoln Pomona Grange Jefferson Richard Barker John Wyman Julia Barker Pomona Mildred Wyman Ceres Bernard Merry The

Woolwich News Briefs Highlight Local School and Club Events

Woolwich Central pupil Philip Baker is recovering after surgery at Maine Eye and Ear Infirmary and receives cards from classmates. Woolwich Teachers Club cancels December meeting. Montsweag and Nequasset Extension groups plan Christmas gatherings with dinners and gift exchanges. Day’s Ferry Community Club hosts Christmas party with a decorated tree and gifts. Local residents attend hospital stays, visits, weddings, and house construction progress, with plans for January meetings and holiday events.

Woolwich Central School Philip Baker Maine Eye & Ear Infirmary Philip Forrest Baker Nequasset Woolwich Teachers Club Montsweag Extension Group Woolwich Good Will Nequasset Extension Group Ruth Murphy

Lighthouse Pictures At West Bath P T A Meeting

West Bath P T A met Thursday evening with Mrs. Eugene L. Coleman presenting colored slides from lighthouse stations where she and her husband lived. The program included Eastham Cape Cod Bass Harbor Head Light and Vermont New Hampshire Rhode Island scenes plus a Sardine factory in McKinley and colorful hooked rugs. A Christmas party is planned for Jan 5 with a gift tree auction as a fund raiser.

West Bath Eugene L. Coleman Coleman Lighthouse Service Middle Street Eastham Cape Cod Bass Harbor Head McKinley Maine Vermont New Hampshire Rhode Island Wilson Fitzgerald Leon Belanger Loring Small Harry Larrabee, Jr Alpha Brooker Richard Merrifield

Pilgrim Fellowship Social At Central Church Hosted by Rev Craig Richards

The Pilgrim Fellowship of Central Congregational Church held a Saturday social in the parish house under Rev. Craig Richards. Activities included a scavenger hunt won by Judy Ashe and Billy Potter, with Billy Potter also taking first prize for flashy socks and Duane Fraser second. Marshall Libby and others won game prizes as dancing and refreshments followed. Rangeley patrons William Albright, 43, and Earl Higgs, about 37, of Barker NY, were found safe after spending a night lost in woods during a deer hunt.

Pilgrim Fellowship Central Congregational Church Craig Richards Judy Ashe Billy Potter Duane Fraser Marshall Libby Rangeley William Albright Earl Higgs Barker New York Ibra K. Lawrence Old Stage Road Harry Ainsworth Frank Rittall Ronald Mr. Rittall Albert Galloupe Robert Galloupe Gardiner Arthur W. George Westwood Mass Howard O. Frye Norman Drummond Bath Memorial Hospital Allen Frye Cohasset United Winter Street Bath

Arrowsic Mothers club handles maps funds and plans

Arrowsic Mothers club met in the schoolhouse Tuesday and completed plans for Christmas festivities for the school children. Maps purchased by the club will be attached to walls to replace worn ones. The town will assume sodium fluoride costs for pupils this year, ending the club’s annual bill. Social hour closed the evening amid hostesses' refreshments.

Arrowsie Mothers Club Arrowsic Mothers Club Arrowsic

Woolwich Baptist Youth Fellowship Meets Sunday

The Woolwich Baptist Youth Fellowship met Sunday evening with Leanna Hathorne presiding. Rosalie Hathorne led the Christian Fellowship program while Joy Forigene read scripture and Russell Tanner led prayer. The group, including 20 members, closed with a prayer circle. The American Bowling Congress certified 7,062 bowling establishments and 58,982 alleys during the last year.

Woolwich Baptist Youth Fellowship Leanna Hathorne Rosalie Hathorne Christian Fellowship Committee Joy Forigene Russell Tanner Fanny Crosby American Bowling Congress

Eagle Day Punter Averages 41.7 Yards on 11 Punts

Eagle Day of Mississippi led the season with an average of 41.7 yards per punt on 11 kicks against Georgia and Kentucky this season, showcasing strong leg strength for the team.

Eagle Day Mississippi Georgia Kentucky

Bath Rotary hears plan for new modern fire station

City Manager Stanley Judkins explains Bath's aging fire houses and a favored site for a new station. Chief Rich Frates assists in addressing members questions as a City Council decision on proposals and financing looms. Visitors from Brunswick club attend along with Bath Junior High eighth graders.

Bath Rotary Club Stanley Judkins Judkins Richard J. Frates Bath Fire Department Frates Brunswick Club Bath Junior High School Francis Nickerson David McGuire Kenneth Nute Donald Nadine Bath Club Naval Air Station Jessie Jones Salvation Army

West Bath social club hay ride hosts and visits

Beau Haven Riding and Social club enjoyed a hay ride to Mrs Ruth Fuller home with Richard Carlson driving and Mrs Fuller as chaperone. Attendees included Barbara Fuller Edna Sinclair David Kenney Marie Earle and many others.

Beau Haven Ruth Fuller Richard Carlson West Bath The Grange Harraseeker Grange Lance Victor Barbara Christine Elmer Mank Woolwich E. Freeman Guilford Freeman Fred Rose Henry Rose Joan Ring David Ring Marie Earle Barbara Fuller Reta Hennessey Edna Higgins Congress Sportswear West Bath Grange Oliver Wass Lizzie Wass

Mrs Hill Re-elected President of Sterling Bible Class

Theresa Hill was re elected president of the Sterling Bible class of Corliss Street Baptist church at the Monday afternoon meeting at the home of Mrs. Frederick May on Pine Street. Officers for the coming year were Miss Besaw vice president Mrs Wilfred Chaney recording secretary and Mrs Frederick May treasurer. Sixteen sick calls were reported and the group pledged another year of church support. Members drew Secret Pals and planned gifts at the next meeting January 2 with Miss Besaw at High Street.

Theresa Hill Sterling Bible Corliss Street Baptist Church Frederick May Pine Street Miss May Besaw Wilfred W. Chaney Miss Besaw Harold L. Allen High Street Hill Besaw Georgie Bruce Mary Pratt Sadie Garcelon Chaney Mary Gillespie Vivian Plant Elvira Plant Carrie Lemont May

Crosman’s IGA Store Reopens After Remodel and Expansion

Crosman’s IGA Market on lower Washington street unveils a near doubling of floor space with a new dairy department and aqua yellow walls. Three day grand re opening offers door prizes toys and balloons for children. Samples and cooking demos by a Swift representative accompany the event.

Swift Company Harry Crosman South End Crosman Bath George A. Moses George Moses Crosman I. G. A Edith McPherson Doris Wallace Rudolph McRae B. Z. Blanchard

Bath DeMolay Mother Son Banquet Set

Bath DeMolay plans the second annual Mother Son banquet at the Masonic Temple Thursday. Seven new candidates will receive the Mother's Degree led by Lance Fuller and officers. David Y. Alkazin chairs the supper committee with Florence Fullerton in charge of dining. DeMolay meeting routines follow the degree work. New candidates include Robert Powers Donald Page Marsh Tellan Richard Lord William Potter Edward Larrabee and Richard Hall. All DeMolay mothers invited.

Bath Masonic Temple Lance Fuller David Y. Alkazin Florence Fullerton Ruth Fuller Violette Logan Dorothy Pratt Homer Potter Robert Powers Donald Page Marsh Tellan Richard Lord William Potter Edward Larrabee Richard Hall

Recreation Director Sees Rinks Ready After Freeze

Recreation Director William Milliken said three municipal skating rinks Goddard Sewall's and Center Street will open once freezing weather finishes flooding. Water from Bath Water District supplemented by weekend flooding will complete rinks. caution urged as ice forms and banks are tested.

William Milliken Goddard Sewall’s Center Street Milliken Bath Sewall's

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