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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1952

Page

5

Reunited after thirty two years brings joy to siblings

After 32 years apart, Mrs. Alice R Strube of 20 Spring Street Bath and Norman W Rogers of Pittston reunited last Sunday alongside their spouses and families. Rogers located his sister two weeks earlier at her Bath home and the visit let the former siblings and their children reestablish ties. They were born in Calais and lost their parents after World War I. Alice Strube taught in Bowdoinham and later lived in Bath with her naval officer husband Ellsworth P Strube. Rogers served in the Navy in World War II and plans to join Bath Iron Works next week.

Alice R. Strube Springstreet Norman W. Rogers Pittston Mr. Rogers Bath Calais Alice Norman Augusta Bertha Sturtevant Washinga Street William Sturtevant Rogers Navy Bath Box Co Botneft California Florida Texas Clofer Cloces Spring Street Billy Carl Carolyn Colleen Mether Relph Gerald South Portland Bath Iron Works

Republicans of Sagadahoc Meet in City Hall

The newly organized Sagadahoc County Young Republicans held a meeting at City Hall with delegates from Richmond Bowdoinham Phippsburg North Bath West Bath and Bath. Attorney George M. Carlton presided and officers were named Vice chairman Mrs Converse G. Fenn secretary Arthur Curtis and treasurer Dr William Watson. A dinner and speaker are planned for Feb 15 in Bowdoinham with a larger turnout expected and a committee to recruit more members and arrange a public speaking event with gubernatorial candidates.

Young Republicans Club Sagadahoc County City Hall Richmond Bowdeinham Phippsburg North Bath West Bath Bath George M. Carlton Converse G. Fenn Arthur Curtis Bowdoinham William Watson Doinham James Brice Carl Dearborn Vincent Jones Carlton Burton M. Cross Augusta Ee Way Hall Republican Town Committee the Nazarene Church Sunbeam Shirley Temple Ruth Merrill Iane McIver Ann Dudley Grace Valentine Joyce Douglass Barbara Uhle Aneta Lawrence Frances Tome Mary Elaine Lamoreau Chester Hobart Florida F. E. Arnold Maryland Harold Hackett Norma Benner Lee Benner Phillip Carr Ernest Curtis Mr. Carr Maine Central Station Betty Allen Moody Rest Home Wendell Heenie Mr. Heenie Allen Naugler Portland George Hamilton Carlton Hughes Skowhegan Neil S. Bishop Stockton Springs Rat Elmer Dodge Sunny Karl. Hatch Arlington Mass James Colgan Lloyd Skelton Mr. Hatch Winfred Dodge New York Lewis Lucy Westbrook Warren Laurence Topsham Linwood McCray Eugene Fisher

Fire Alarm Signals Start Of Mother’s March For Polio

Chief Richard Frates announced 12 blasts will sound at seven o clock Thursday evening to mark the start of the Mother’s March For Polio. The house to house canvass aims to raise funds to fight the disease.

Richard Frates

Maine Officials to Confer on Crime Conditions

United States Attorney announces conferences with Maine Attorney General State Police chiefs sheriffs and county attorneys from Androscoggin Cumberland Franklin Kennebec Knox Lincoln Oxford Sagadahoc and York to prepare data for a grand jury survey on federal jurisdiction crime and organized or syndicated crime. Public data welcome via Port land box 5000. Information kept confidential.

United States Ne Aes Maine Androscoggin Cumberland Franklin Kennebec Knox Lincoln Oxford Sagadahoc York Portland District of

Father and Son Boy Scout Banquet at Winter Street

The annual Father and Son banquet at Winter Street church, run by the Men's club, drew about 85 attendees for a baked ham meal prepared by the Ladies' auxiliary led by Mrs. Nina Freeman. Lt. Cmdr. Douglas Cleary spoke after introductory remarks by G. Thomas Murphy and Stewart McAllister, who also presented Bernard Estes and guest speaker Fred Scribner, who shared slides from the International Jamboree and discussions on Scout advancement.

Winter Street Church Nina Freeman G. Thomas Murphy Douglas Cleary Stewart McAllister Bernard Estes McAllister All Fathers

Farewell Party for Stanley Preble Before Air Force Training

A farewell party was held for Stanley W. Preble son of Mr and Mrs Edward Delano at 226 Washington street Wednesday last week. He departs Friday to begin U S Air Force basic training. Guests from Brunswick South Gardiner Freeport Phippsburg and Bath attended.

Stanley W. Preble Edward Delano Washington Street U. S. Air Force Preble Morse High School Bath Iron Works Corp Wallace Sheldon Madelyn Elwell Mabel Doris White Arnold Preble Brunswick George Groves South Gardiner Margaret Curtis Freeport Betty Bowker Phippsburg Doris King Horace Groves Alice Middleton Annie Johansen Bertha Stone

Engagement announced for Gladys Card and Charles Barnes

Miss Gladys Merline Card a 1951 Morse High School graduate and Charles Barnes son of Mr and Mrs Arthur Barnes of Pejepscot have announced their engagement. Cards parents live in Topsham and the couple plans no marriage date yet.

Gladys Merline Card Morse High School Charles Barnes Arthur Barnes Pejepscot James G. Card Topsham Miss Card Freeport Barnes Alfred Spaulding

Senator Boyker calls for honesty in government and people rule

State Senator Henry W. Ker, candidate for governor in the June primaries, urged government based on the constitution not private interests. He warned against dictatorship, praised institutional efficiency, and urged development of mineral resources while supporting old age and children programs. Col. Malcolm Stoddard will speak next week.

Henry W. Ker Can Sedgwick Maine Boyker Greenlaw J. Horace McClure Col Malcolm Stoddard Veterans’ Affairs Tagus

Morse High selects Sally Joan True for DAR Good Citizenship

Miss Sally Joan True daughter of Mr and Mrs Edward D True of 352 Front Street has been chosen by Morse High school seniors and faculty as the 1952 DAR Good Citizenship candidate. She is senior class president and a participant in multiple clubs and activities.

Sally Joan True Edward D. True Front Street Morse High School Miss True Winter Street Fireside Girls’ Athletic Association Maine State Pilgrim Fellowship Organization Daughters of the American Revolution

West Bath Firemen Host Third Annual Variety Show

The West Bath Fire Department presents the third annual variety show at the West Bath Grange Hall on Friday at eight. Master of ceremonies is Charles Dorsey with acts including Three Aces, Chet Swain, Reggie Garrison, tap dancing, Carl Meister and son, Doughty Sisters, Pat and Paul Crocker, Pat and Norma Brewer, Eddie Page, and Betty Swain. Dancing follows the show.

West Bath

Berry Coulombe Bridal Saturday at Brunswick

Miss Simone Cecile Coulombe of Brunswick became the bride of Harry Donald Berry of 746 Middle street at St. John’s church Brunswick. The service included a double ring ceremony followed by a reception.

St. John’s Church Brunswick Simonne Cecile Coulombe Harry Donald Middle Street Irene Bergeron Louise Monique Coulombe Gerard Coulombe Boston New York Front Street Berry Joseph E. Coulombe Union Street Extension St. John’s School Brunswick High School Ralph E. Berry Morse High School Marion Livernois Oscar Paradis Waterville Ceclia O’brien Portland Edith Smith Cambridge Mass

Marshall Trott wedding held at Dike homestead

Mildred Hooper Trott and F Waldo Marshall, both of this city, wed at noon Thursday in the Dike homestead at 138 Lincoln street. Rev Louis A Dole officiated. A reception followed. The couple will live at 927 High street after a short wedding trip.

Mildred Hooper Trott F. Waldo Marshall Anne Kimball Lincoln Street Louis,a. Dole Church of the New Jerusalem Catharine Legard Charles E. S. Crosby Insurance Co The Thespians Xi Beta Chapter Beta Sigma Phi Fred W. Campbell Oliver Street Marshall Bath Iron Works Corp Navy Office Bath Lodge of Elks

Cpl Robert Hill Transferred to Weisbaden Germany

Friends of Cpl Robert Hill son of Dr and Mrs W E Hill of Naugatuck Conn note he has been transferred and is now in Weisbaden Germany Air Force Headquarters.

Cpl Robert Hill W.E. Hill Naugatuck, Conn Popham Beach Weisbaden Germany Air Force Headquarters

Bath Boy Married Recently in Japan

Cpl Jerry J Geneau in the U S Air Force station SEAMCOM near Tokyo married Miss Jean Adams of Mission Texas. The couple, both from Texas, were joined in Japan where he serves as a staff radio announcer.

Jerry J. Geneau US. Air Force Japan Jean Adams Mission Texas Civil Service Cpl. Geneau Stanley Geneau Woolwich A. B. Adams Geneau Cpl Seamcom Tokyo Air Force Morse High School Lackland Air Force Base San Antonio Valley Grande Academy Weslaco Lincoln Neb 315Th Air Division Combat Cargo Fuchu

Farewell Party For Bath Couple

Mr and Mrs Joseph Mack of 38 Richardson Street are leaving Bath for Portland after a year and a half here. Friends hosted a party at the Desmonds High Street with gifts including an electric sandwich grill. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Frank Kenyon Mr and Mrs Norman Seekins Mr and Mrs William Greene Mr and Mrs Desmond and Mr and Mrs Mack.

Joseph Mack Richardson Street Portland David Desmond High Street Mack Portland News Shaw's Book Store Frank Kenyon Norman Seekins William Greene Desmond

Stork Shower Honoring Mrs Philip Tardiff at Park Street Home

Mrs Philip Tardiff was guest of honor at a surprise stork shower hosted by sister Mrs Linwood Temple at 35 Park Street Friday evening. Guests enjoyed gifts, decorated baskets, colored slides, games, and refreshments. Also noted are local attendees and a weekend dinner gathering in Brunswick and Gardiner.

Philip Tardiff Linwood Temple Park Street George Coombs Herman Coombs Franklin Morse Joseph Tardiff Joseph Robinson Stanley Brown Barbara Morse Edgar Oliver William Temple James Temple Henry Mank Herbert Morse Lewis Bowen

Bowdoinham Hosts Bishop Campaign Club Meeting

Neil S. Bishop a Stockton Springs candidate for Maine governor saw local activity as Bowdoinham residents formed a Bowdoinham For Bishop Club led by Andrew Peterson Bert Merrill and Granville Frank. Community groups including Fireman's Auxiliary and Nazarenes held gatherings and youth programs in nearby towns.

Neil S. Bishop Stockton Springs Maine Norman Rowe Main Street Bowdoinham For Bishop Club Andrew Peterson Bert Merrill Granville Frank

Night school guests visit Augusta family

Mrs. Florence Cross and her son Ronald of Augusta were guests of Miss Dorothy Dickinson during a night school visit.

Raymond Florence Cross Ronald Augusta Dorothy Dickinson

Burial notes for Bowdoinham resident and Richmond settler

Mrs Georgiana S Cote died January 23 in a Lewiston hospital after residing in Bowdoinham for years. Funeral prayers were held at Staples Funeral Home and services in Richmond with Rev R A Martineau officiating. Interment followed in Rogers cemetery in Cathance.

Ernood Doinham Ustis Pley Trigotte Lake Alfred Gerald Beals Rogers Cemetery Cathance Georgiana S. Cote Staples R. A. Martineau St. Ambrose Church Richmond

Minesweeper AMS69 Bittern Launched at Boothbay Harbor

The minesweeper AMS69 U S S Bittern was launched at Boothbay Harbor from Frank L Sample Jr yard. Sponsor Mrs Jeanne B Fowden. Bittern is 144 feet long and 27 foot beam, first postwar auxiliary minesweeper. Two sister ships and eight more craft under construction nearby.

U. S. S. Bittern Frank L. Sample, Jr Boothbay Harbor Jeanne B. Fowden Wilbur M. Fowden, Jr U.S. N West Bath Office - Ae of Shipbuilding Atd United States Navy United States Bittern Sample Yard East Boothbay Naval Bath Russell

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