Huse PTA Elects Mrs Hunter As Its President
Mrs Stanley R Hunter was elected president of the Huse PTA at its April meeting, succeeding Mrs William Greene. Others named include Mrs Leonard Smith as vice president and Mrs James Taggart as secretary. Principal speaker was Mrs Robina Hedges who discussed exceptional children and the school’s work with mentally retarded pupils. The group planned a May 2 3 State PTA Convention in Lewiston and a future banquet for Huse basketball volleyball teams and cheerleaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley R. Hunter
Huse Pt.a
William Greene
Leonard Smith
James Taggart
Ire
Norman Seekins
Robina Hedges
Catlin School
Brunswick
Manley Grant
Hedges
Lewiston
Gov.demn College
Williagn Greene
PTA
Huse P Tla
Thonteters
Greene
Pjt.a
Huse
P.T A
Evelyne Percy
Elizabeth
Robert Tabor
Philip Wyman
Warren Atkinson
Edward Atkinson
Grass Fire Reported Near Hyde Park In City Blazes
A 1 28 PM call sent Hyde Park firemen to a grass fire between Central avenues and Boutrond. Fire crews arrived to find a rapid flare up but quickly brought the blaze under control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eternoon
Hyde Park
Central Avenues
Boutrond
Wieder
Dr Shibles Speaks On Education At Fisher P T A
University of Maine education dean Dr Mark R Shibles lectured on What s Right With Education at Lillian F Fisher P T A meeting. He condemned heavy criticism of schools while praising current teachers and rural consolidation. Officers for 1957 58 were elected and health council and Penny Carnival reports were shared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark R. Shibles
School of Education
University of Maine
Lillian F Fisher
Lov’ Ing R- Addison
Dr Shibles
Shibles
United States
Dean Shibles
George Sarkis
Leon Robbins
Leonard Litchfield
Everett Perkins
Bertrand Guptill
Jacob Smith
Albert Oliver
Association
John Thorpe
Raymond Small
Jack Stevens
Vinal King
P. T.A
Lewiston
Viola Osgood
Bernard Guptill
Second vaccinations scheduled April 23 24 25 at three schools
The second series of diphtheria tetanus and pertussis shots will be given at Dike Huse and Fisher schools on April 23 24 and 25 for pre school and school age children. The shots are free and will be administered by physicians. Smallpox vaccinations may be given on any of these dates upon parental request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dike
Huse
Fisher
Emero Installed Exalted Ruler of Bath Elks Lodge Friday
Emero was installed exalted ruler of the Bath Lodge of Elks Friday evening for 1957 56 by Anthony Thomas from the Portland Lodge. More than 100 members attended with a lobster salad supper for 600, under Edward Hartnett and Domenic Cardasi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emero
Bath Lodge of Elks
Donald Jc Emero
Anthony Thomas
P E.R
Portland Lodge
Joseph FO Desmond
John Sturtevane
James Fooney
Edward Hancox
kKnight
Tenjinin Atminerman
Philip Oliver
Warold D Perry
Joseph Mullaney
Raymond Vachon
Elwood W. Legard
Mark Crowley
Goard
Fred Tobey
Elks
Edward N. Hartnett
P. BR
Domenic Cardasi
Chilford Moody
Robert Footer
Tall Main
Dromore Grange Observes Past Officers Night
Dromore Grange held Past Officers Night with Elfreda Perkins as master and Edward Burns as treasurer. The program featured readings, songs, Easter hat parade, and Edward King named honorary member. Sagada hoe Pomona plans an all day meeting at Dromore Orange on April 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dromore Pranpe
Elfreda Perkins
Dorothy Wright
Evelyn Beals
Edward Burns
Everett Wright
Flora Hee
Heplet
Reubin Purtigton
Edward King
Raymord Campbell
Thomas Allelprin
Kenneth Smith
Florence Rollins
The
Grange
Sagadahoe Pomona
Dromore Orange
Ada King
Chaiir
Dorothy
Twenty DeMolay Members Plan to Attend Conclave
Bath Chapter of DeMolay reports twenty members signed up for the State Conclave on April 27 and 28 at Dover Foxcroft. Boys planning to attend should notify Master Councilor Harvey Prawer. Registration fees are due and will be sent to the conclave committee. transportation is provided. Mothers Decree team rehearsed for the Freeport presentation, with a 6:30 p.m. temple meeting for transport to the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Miasonic Temple
Dover-Foxeroft
Harvey Prawer
Rudolph McRae
Freeport
The
Temple
South End PTA Youth Group Names Officers
A nominating committee chaired by Collette Beers named Linda Ames as president Robert Bruce as vice president Judy Bean as treasurer and Carol Coombs as secretary. The group voted to merge roller skating units and hold parties twice monthly summarizing a trip signups and a May 9 meeting date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Collette Beers
Holly Hutchins
Vernon Brackett
South End
Linda Ames
Robert Bruce
Judy Bean
Carol Coombs
Association Hall
Thomaston
Rockle
Linda Elliott
Mel Howe
Swanton Announces Birth of Daughter Nancy in Cambridge
Mr and Mrs Carl B Swanton Jr of East Brunswick announce the birth of a daughter named Nancy on April 12 at Richardson House Cambridge Mass The baby’s father is the son of Mr and Mrs Carl B Swanton of 390 Front Street
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl B. Swanton Jr
East Brunswick
Richardson House
Cambridge
Mass
Nancy
Mr. Swanton
Carl B. Swanton
390
Front Street
Winter Street Ladies Aid dedicates mission boxes
A dedicatory service at Winter Street Congregational Church marked the presentation of mission boxes, raising 32.29 for Maine missionary work in Portland. Mrs. Martin v Sargent led the ceremony with hymns, a poem, and a reading from Matthew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winter Street
Congregational Church
Ladies Aid
Portland
Maine
Martin v B Sargent
Ernest Freeman
Flomer Potter
Aid
Central Congregational Church
Marguerites
Ruth Henry
John Sylvester
Alice Johnson
Raymond Welch
Percy Bailey
Nellie D'Arcy
Teen-Age 4-H Club Meets With Jane Footer
The Teen-Age 4-H club gathered Wednesday evening at 954 High Street with Jane Footer for a home improvement judging contest. Members discussed a Cosmopolitan club program led by Sue Robinson. Secretary Martha Henderman and treasurer Collette Beers gave reports. Attendees included Mrs. Granville M. Colby and several members. guests were Sue Ladd and Mrs. Robert Footer. Next meeting set for Margaret Wetheringtons on Washington Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Footer
954
High Street
Cosmopolitan Club
Sue Robinson
Martha Hederman
Collette Beers
Granville M. Colby
Martha Henderman
Pamela Litchfield
Margaret Wetherington
Frances Butcher
Hockomock Council Plans Guest Officers Night
Hockomock Council D of P held a meeting in the Red Men hall to announce Guest Officers Night on April 25 featuring an Easter party and fashion show. Lorraine Cromwell chairs the show with Mildred Roderick assisting. district meeting in Portland on May 18 discussed. Ruth Trask to open and close the session at Great Pocahontas request. Annie Wilson led the business portion. Holy Week caused April 18 meeting cancellation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hockomock Council
D. of P
Red Men’ Hall
Lorraine Cromwell
Mildred Roderick
Portland
Plans for Tea By DeMolay Mothers' Club
The DeMolay Mothers' Club completed plans for a tea at the Masonic Temple on May 22, hosted by Mrs. Sam Prawer at 55 Oliver Street. Co chairmen are Mrs. Edward True and Mrs. Donald Preble, with Mrs. Ruth Fuller chairing the ticket committee. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Edward True, Mrs. Homer Potter, and Mrs. Sem Prawer. Also noted, Mr. and Mrs. Roger W. Gardner of Brunswick are parents of twins Richard Warren and Robert Douglas born at Bath Memorial Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Temple
Sam Prawer
Oliver Street
Edward True
Donald Preble
Roger W. Gardner
Brunswick
Bath Memorial Hospital
Richard Warren
Robert Douglas
Birth Announced for Son of Mr and Mrs Harold Peasley
Word received of the birth of a son on March 20 to Mr and Mrs Harold M Peasley of New Britain Connecticut. The baby has been named John Harold. Mr Peasley was formerly of Bath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold M. Peasley
New Britain
Conn
John Harold
Peasley
Bath
Morse High Names Junior Prize Speaking Semi-Finalists
Semi-finalists were chosen at Morse High School for the Junior Prize Speaking contest to be held May 8, sponsored annually by the local Inner Wheel. Names include Mary Baird Betsy Bertrand Judith Colby Charles Douglas Nancy Doyle Carolyn Fraser Patricia Guynn Constance Howe Melvin Kelley Eileen Low Donna Maxson and Sam Trott. Douglas and Maxson joined by coach Mrs. Phyllis Wright then competed in the Western Division Spear Speaking contest at Bates College Lewiston. Maxson and Douglas along with Patricia Atwood and Judith Ashe will attend the Maine Speech Festival at the University of Maine on April 20 in Orono.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morse High School
Mary Baird
Betsy Bertrand
Judith Colby
Charles Douglas
Nancy Doyle
Carolyn Fraser
Patricia Guynn
Constance Howe
Melvin Kelley
Eilen Low
Donna Maxson
Sam Trott
Phyllis Wright
Bates College
Lewiston
Douglas
Wright
Orono
Rainbow Girls Initiate 11 Candidates in Bath
Eleven members were initiated into Bath Assembly Rainbow for Girls at the Masonic Temple. Initiates include Carla Tukey Nancy Ellen Osgood Suzanne Bartlett Sherry Young Sheryl Wetherbee Sally Ladd Alison Turpie Sandra Chaplain Brenda Thomas Nancy Ellen McInnes and Louise Delefield. Members planned a church service April 27 and a cooked food sale the same day. The May Ball plans were discussed and committees named. The Grand Assembly meets in Lewiston in May. Next meeting is April 26 to finalize May Ball details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath Assembly
Order of Rainbow
Masonic Temple
Carla Tukey
Nancy Ellen Osgood
Suzanne Bartlett
Sherry Young
Sheryl Wetherbee
Sally Ladd
Alison Turpie
Sandra Chaplain
Brenda Thomas
Nancy Ellen McInnes
Bath
Louise Delefield
Boothbay Harbor
Anna_ Lonn
Wesley Methodist Church
Assembly
Nancy Eseley
Betsy Bertrand
Ellen Low
Verna Watts
Anna Pratt
Lucy Smith
Martha Pratt
Grand Assembly
Lewiston
Grace Church Adults Hold Lenten Evening Service
The Grace Episcopal parish held an Evening Prayer service at 6 15 Thursday, followed by a parish house supper as part of the Lenten series. A future Palm Sunday coffee hour planning meeting was announced, with committee members listed and Rev. James L. Grant speaking on Holy Week themes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Episcopal Church
John W. Wakefield
Clyde F. Stilphen, Jr
Lawrence E. Perow
Carl C. Anderson
Millicent Ball
George Parshley
James L. Grant
Christ
Planning Board weighs Milan Street development plan
Planning Board discussed Milan Street development at Thursday night meeting. The city owns land between the two Milan Street sections and may subdivide for housing after completing the connecting center segment. Board also reviewed proposals for city land disposition and possible bid sale, amid maps and zoning questions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Planning Board
Milan Street
Washington
Delta Kappa Gamma Tea for Retired Teachers April 28
Delta Kappa Gamma will entertain Lincoln and Sagadahoc county retired teachers with a tea on April 28 at the home of Mrs. Charlotte Francis in Edgecomb. The event follows a chapter meeting where plans and a stance against a Maine State Board of Education overhaul bill were discussed. letters to officials were authorized. Mrs. Trueworthy chaired the meeting with several members assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Sagadahoc
Delta Kappa Gamma
Charlotte Francis
Edgecomb
Ivan A. Trueworthy
Middle Street
Granville M. Colby
Maine
State Board of Education
Eta
Catherine Leonard
Orono
Colby
Lousie Mayo
Trueworthy
Ralph C. Hilyard
Frances Plumstead
Helen L. Hayes
Marjorie Niles
Honorary Membership Plan To Aid Legion Cadet Fund
The Smith-Tebey Post Cadets Junior Crump Corps Board starts an honorary membership drive to help cover monthly costs for a Bath youth musical group of fifty-two. Members donate 50 cents monthly and receive a wallet card and plaque. funds plus activity profits support six months of programs and travel, equipment, and hall costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith-Tebey Post Cadets Junior Crump Corps
Bath
Varsity Basketball Letters Presented at Morse High
Varsity basketball letters for the 1956-57 season were presented at Morse High School assembly by Coach Gene Hunter. Jayvee coach John Choate distributed certificates to players, with varsity recipients including captains David Newcomb and Raymond Bishop and nine others. Jayvee awards went to Edward Avery and a lengthy list of players, with managers noted as Duane Fraser and Joseph A. Robinson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Assembly
Morse High School
Gene Hunter
Jayvee
John Choate
David Newcomb
Raymond Bishop
William Russell
Bruce Weybrant
Charles Pierce
Richard Towle
Fred Brown
Donald Thayer
Clifford Newall
Eugene Rittal
Edward Avery
James Hanson
Stewart Bradway
Edward Boucher
Carl Stinson
Surprise Birthday Party for James McQuarrie
James McQuarrie was guest of honor at a surprise party hosted by Mr and Mrs Edward Stilphen at their Western Avenue home. Guests enjoyed dancing and music, gifts, and refreshments prepared by Mrs McQuarrie. Bath residents and Brunswick visitors attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James McQuarrie
Edward Stilphen
Western Avenue
McQuarrie
Mary Elliot
Everett Perkins
Raymond Vachon
Bertrand. Guptill
Calvin Frerichs
Mrs Edwin Small Returns Home After Visit
Mrs Edwin Small returns to her Winneganee home after a two week visit with her sister Mrs J Howard Littleton in Auburndale Massachusetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Small
Winneganee
J. Howard Littleton
Auburndale
Mass
Bowdoinham Clubs and Social Updates in K P Hall
BowdoinhamPythian Sisters met in K of P hall with social hour afterward. Electa Chapter O E S installed officers and announced a School of Instruction for June 4. Couples club to meet in Baptist church vestry with a covered dish supper. Bowdoinham Extension Group hosted an all day meeting with Eva Palmer foods leader speaking on salads in daily meals. Easter programs planned at Baptist and Nazarene churches. Local notices include library staff changes and multiple members in hospital or traveling for services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Rowe
Ralph MacEwen
Edward Haley
Chester Hobart
Eva Palmer
Howard Sylvester
Brunswick
Mexico
Bowdoin Extension Group
Clyde Swell
Old Town
Pythian Sisters
Mergery Valentine
Lara White
Clifton Babb
Maine Medical Center
Portland
Knights of Pythias Hall
Comfort
Sunshine Society
Anna Palmer
Margery Valentine
Lona Hackett
Bowdeinham Fire Department
Malcolm Hatch
Judy Boda
Joan Hatch
Baptist Church
Nazarene Church
Merrymeeting Grange Hall
G. O. C. Post
Also Mentioned on This Page
Huse Pta
Hunter
Dr. Shibles
Fisher P.T.A
Dromore Grange
South End Pta
Winter St
Ladies’ Aid
Mothers’ Club
Morse High
Rainbow Girls
Grace Church
Legion Cadet Fund
Bowdcinham
Raymond Blodgett
Brunswick Hospital
Cora Denham
Bowdoinham School
Robert Dudley
Phillip Carr
Maine Central Station
Robert Pinkerton
Corinna
Maurice Pratt
Central Maine General Hospital
Ralph Stilphen
Augusta
Roger Robinson
Marie Williams
C. M. G. Hospital
Harold Hobart
Raymond Tibbetts
Chamberlain Lake
Richard Denham
Spear Sedgley
Noel
Great Neck
Linwood Hackett
Linda
Steven
Bangor
Hackett
Beatrice Titcomb
William Valentine
Ellis Meuore
Newburyport
Gladys Peterson
Mildred Given
Eugene Fisher
Mt Carmel
Richmond
Allan Frizzie, Jr
Allan Hanson
Fort D.x
N. J
Army
Cleveland P. Curtis
Grand Temple
Waterville
Pythian Sisters of Maine
Vivian Schreider
Bowdoinham
Central Maine Hospital
Clemens Sjoberg
Presque Isle
Sjoberg
Cleveland Curtis
Merle MacDonald
Allan Frizzle, Sr
Boston
Bowdeinham
Ess
Columbar Pictures Presenta A Dain
Port Afrique
Sarieg
Angel Carey
Tous Price Technicol
Rory
SC Ecememeaa
Rock Hudson
Martha Hyer
Paul Newman
Wendell Corey
Walter Pidgeon
Anne Francis “the Rack
Raymond B. Libby Co
Chamberlain Ave
Avon
Woolwich
Russell Johnson
Charland Terrace
Sai.e—Perry
Leeman Highway
Adam Greenblatt
Washington St
Adamy. Greenblatt. Realtor
Washington Street
Hilltop
North End
Adam_ Greenblatt
Ada Y. Greenblatt
Insurance-Real Estate
Wiscasset
Nest
Ada_ Y. Greenblatt Realtor
Kennebec River
Ak Wit
Reed
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