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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1956
Page
4
Notes report multiple births and family moves in Bath and nearby towns. It notes a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Donald Colby in Washington DC, a son to Mr. and Mrs. Mulligan in Bath, and a birth to Mr. and Mrs. Longacre in Elkhart Indiana, among other local updates.
Vice Admiral H. G. Bowen and Mrs. Bowen have returned to their home in Providence Rhode Island after a brief visit in this city with Mrs. Bowen's sister Mrs. David C. Dickson and Mr. Dickson on Washington street.
Harry L. Smith of 13 Kennebec Circle entered Maine General Hospital Portland on December 2 as a surgical patient and awaits cards from friends. Rev. Martin V. B. Sargent of Winter Street Congregational Church will address the Student Fellowship of the First Parish Church Brunswick Sunday evening followed by discussion. Carl Y. Kennedy of Melbourne Village Florida, president of Oakhurst Dairy, was briefly in town for a Portland dairy meeting before returning to Florida Thursday. Braden Smith hosted a Chevrolet employee party at 940 Washington Street with wives and husbands enjoying games dancing and refreshments.
Chief Edward L. Gaudreau returned to his residence at 1519 Washington Street after two days of observation at Bath Memorial Hospital with X-rays reportedly performed.
Electrician's Mate to Philip B Hatch U S C G finishes ten months at the Coast Guard Academy in Groton Conn. He will take a fifteen day leave with his mother Mrs Maurice C Hatch at 19 Adams court and his father who is a patient at Togus Veterans Hospital. Mr and Mrs Norman Tapley announce the birth of a son in Brunswick named Michael James.
Mr and Mrs Gerald Gagne announce the birth of a daughter at Bath Memorial hospital on December 2 weighing seven pounds seven ounces and named Corinne Anita. Herbert Lilly Jr son of Mrs Frances Lilly and Herbert Lilly of Woolwich and Dresden left for Fort Lauderdale Florida to spend months while continuing studies at the University of Maine. Reverend Claude W Jones of Bel Air Maryland visits the Cashduns for evangelistic services at the Nazarene church. Raymond W Farnham Morse High principal attended the 71st annual meeting of the New England Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools in Boston with over 1000 delegates and 700 participating high schools and colleges.
Alfred J. Back of Dummer Street is on his annual three week vacation from Bath Iron Works in Lynn. Eight month old Alfred J. Back daughter of Lyndall Alexander returned home after a week as patient at Bath Memorial Hospital. Mr and Mrs R Clinton McFadden of Front Street returned from Winchester Massachusetts where they visited Mr McFadden’s brother George A McFadden and Mrs McFadden. Their daughter Miss Georgiana McFadden of Washington DC joined over the weekend and was bridesmaid at the Ipswich wedding of Miss Sylvia Bennett.
Malcolm Hamilton son of Mr and Mrs Newell Hamilton of 954 High street participated in The Lute Song presented by the Robinson Players at Bates College Lewiston on December 6 7 and 8. Hamilton is a Bates freshman.
Miss Dorothy Robinson returns to Hartford Connecticut where she resumes work at the Roy Typewriter after spending the weekend with her mother Mrs. Ethel Robinson at Adams Court.
Mrs Minnie Dell of Waterville is visiting with her daughter and family, Mr and Mrs Edgar Hancox, on Court Street.
Mr and Mrs Thomas Leydon of Waban Massachusetts have left for Orlando Florida where they recently purchased a new home Mr Leydon takes a year long leave from teaching at Brookline He and Mrs Leydon are former Bath residents and Mrs Leydon is the former Marion Haraden daughter of the late Marshall Haraden longtime manager for the Eastern Steamship Co.
A Christmas variety program was presented by Fisher School pupils at the Fisher P T A meeting. The program featured carols, solos, readings and dances by students from grades one through six, led by master of ceremonies John Hart. A joint meeting with Mitchell P T A on January 8 will feature a highway safety program.
The Winter Street Congregational church Women’s Auxiliary held a Christmas party at its Tuesday meeting. Children from less fortunate families received two gifts each, candy canes, corn balls, and games were played alongside adults. The event was organized with Salvation Army Captain Helen Augusta’s help and included a brief business session and plans for future gatherings and hospital fund cups.
Dromore Grange at Grange Hall Phippsburg held a Tuesday evening Christmas gathering with a covered dish supper. Birthdays for Mrs Ada King and Harry Otis were recognized with cards on a cake. Honorary members named: Arthur Totman, Mrs Annie Malcolm, Mrs Emma Morse. Supper committee named: Eva Rogers, Florence Rollins, Evelyn Beals, Mary Dannenfelser. The program featured carols, readings by Dorothy Wright and Eva Rogers, a candlelight service, and a cake walk won by Mrs Rogers.
Mrs Walter Hill of 73 North Street is visiting at the home of her daughter and son-in-law Mr and Mrs Arnold Brewer of Boothbay Harbor.
Officers and committees for the YMCA Gra Y Clubs were elected at a meeting in the Y club rooms. North Gra Y names include Ricky Woods and Merritt Sargent with Tom Bertocci and John Lee as officers. South Gra Y names include Peter Rubin and Steve King with Wayne Ladd and Donald Houp. Advisors are Royce Howes and Billy Luke. The next meeting includes an informal basketball program in the Y gym.
The Wesley Methodist church Sunday school board met to map Christmas activities. The kindergarten and primary party is set for Dec 19 at 3 pm, with Mrs. Swearingen Payson and Gower in charge. A Dec 20 5:30 pm junior choir dinner and a 7 pm youth party follow with pageant and costume team led by multiple organizers. The enrollment Sunday Dec 23 begins at 5 pm ending with a 7:30 musical service open to the public.
Mizpah Class of First Baptist met at the High Street home of Mrs. Ralph Blakeney to arrange the semi annual banquet for December 22. A surprise stork shower for Mrs. Rene Roy featured lavender and white gifts. Refreshments were served during a social hour, with hostesses Mrs. Blakeney and Mrs. Carl Graves assisted by others.
Brian M. Jewett of Day's Ferry Woolwich named as a potential successor to Harry Mapes as Maine Civil Defense director. He is a production department official in the local shipyard and serves on the Governor's Safety Committee. Governor Muskie will choose after January 1 with Mapes resigning effective January 13.
Col Henry W Owen broke a hip at his home 109 Oak Street Saturday and was moved from Bath Memorial hospital Tuesday to undergo a period of convalescence. Officials expect a three week hospital stay as part of his recovery program.
Permanent officers of the Brunswick Navy Wives club were elected at a Tuesday night meeting in the base hospital training room. Shirley Anderson of Bath was named president, with Mildred Dobbs, Jamita Waggoner, Daphine Raines, Marilyn Rohrer, Sue Rosenthal, Esther Cain, and Marjorie Lowe filling key posts. The group planned a Christmas party for next Tuesday at 7 30 p m in the same room and set first and third Tuesday meetings each month except January.
Robert J. Perry chairman of the Bath Board of Education has taken out nomination papers and will run again in Bath’s February municipal elections. A Bath native and 35 year old post office department employee, he has served since 1953 and led the board as chairman for the past year. He is a U.S. Army Air Force veteran and lives at 11 Shaw Street with his wife Geraldine Despres and their five children.
The Industrial Union of Marine & Shipbuilding Workers of America at Bath Iron Works will host a Santa Claus party for hundreds of members' children at the state armory on Sunday December 23. Aides include Oscar King Reginald Garrison Edward Jones Victor Leask Herbert Clausen and Union President Roland Cornish. The union also plans a separate event for Hyde Memorial Hospital patients on Saturday December 22 featuring magic by Nelson F Foss.
At the Central Congregational church Ladies' Aid meeting plans were set for a December 20 basket distribution to shut-ins. The group scheduled a January 3 luncheon and New Year tree with wrapped gifts, appointing Mrs Dean Farnham and Mrs Harry Larrabee as co chairs for luncheon arrangements.
The Women's Society of Christian Service at Wesley Methodist Church reports a highly successful Holiday Bazaar led by general chair Mare N. King. About 300 Bath residents and friends attended, enjoying a ham supper for over 100 patrons and visiting booths with unique Christmas centerpieces. Assistants included Mrs. Alvah Morse, Mrs. Forest Black, Mrs. Emma Bailey, Mrs. Yvonne Crosby, and Mrs. Jennie Walker.
S/Sgt Robert VY Sharkey is on a 30 day furlough with Mrs Sharkey and his parents James and Meadow Way. He leaves January 2 from Hanscom AFB Massachusetts for Thule AFB Greenland to serve a year. Mrs Sharkey and daughter Danette will move to Lakeland Florida with her parents.
Community notices from Parker Head detail weekly activities. Christmas parties at the village school vestry and Baptist church, PTA gatherings, birthday celebrations, and visits among residents. A former pastor Jack Decker died of a heart attack in San Antonio. relatives and friends express shock. Personal items include travels, relocations, and local social events across Brunswick Bath Phippsburg and nearby areas.
Mrs Louis A Dole spoke to the Ladies Aid at Winter Street Church on Faith Healing and the Christian Faith by Wade Boggs. She urged that healing is possible with will and faith as members enjoyed dessert and coffee after the meeting and discussed upcoming Christmas events.
A/10 Norman O. Morse Jr. arrived in Bath Tuesday afternoon on emergency leave from Hawaii after being called home by his mother Nora Morse who is a patient in the hospital.
Mrs Walter Gilmore helped finalize plans for the Popham Circle mbt annual Christmas party. Mr and Mrs Guy Crowley expected home from Massachusetts after a two week hospital stay. Mrs Fred Spinney and Mrs Ellison Moody visited Lewiston on Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Lawrence Taylor visited Bath recently. Millie Sprague and Herbert Sprague with Walter Gilmore attended Dromore Grange meeting for the annual Christmas dinner. Roland Macintosh and family from Bath were Sunday cottage visitors.
Four Bath residents escaped serious injury when a 1956 convertible driven by George L. Worden left Route 1 at Witch Spring Hill, Rolled onto its side and struck a parked 1955 pickup owned by Robert F. Perry. Worden 23 Pickens 17 Hopkins 18 Williams 17 were shaken. damage estimated at 1500 to the car and 600 to the truck. State Trooper Edward Hanson investigated. accident under study.
Friday's pre Christmas sale at the First Baptist Church, run by the Ladies Sewing Circle, drew a large crowd. Mrs. Ora Dauphin announced the event's success and chairmen for quilts, aprons, fancy work, greens, cooked food, candy, and other tables were listed. officer elections are set for December 13 with an all day meeting and luncheon.
The Good Will club gathered at 57 Green Street with Mrs Florence Kershner hosting. They planned a Christmas party for December 27 at Mrs Edith Rice home, each member brings a gift. refreshments were served to members and guest Mrs Ann Humphrey, plus others named.
The Suburb Civic Club held a well attended Christmas tea and greens sale Friday. Co chairs Mrs. Arthur Perry and Mrs. Harold Rogers organized arrangements and visitors enjoyed afternoon tea. Other club members assisted in sale setup and serving.
Bath recalls Jimmy Evans Revue once at the Bath Opera House in the late 1920s. The Postmaster of Fairhaven Mass died last weekend at 69 while in the receiving line at a testimonial dinner. His family friendly vaudeville act played the old RKO circuit across the East.
A simple dressing combines crumbled blue cheese and prepared mustard whisked into mayonnaise to flavor heart of lettuce salad.
A garbled fragment notes a February event in Bonen involving pears and an unnamed subject, suggesting a local agricultural or market detail. No clear persons or organizations readable.
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