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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1959
Page
3
Bath's school enrollment rose 25 students by December 1 from the October 1 count, to 2714, led by first grade increases as eight first graders moved from Hus to Fisher. High school attendance fell to 618 from 627, while pre primary through ninth grade totals rose by 35 to 2094.
The 13th annual Christmas party by the Maine Elks Association will be held Sunday December 20 at Hyde Memorial Rehabilitation Hospital. It begins at 1:30 p.m. with Santa and gifts, followed by a hospital tour and a buffet lunch. Attendees include Edward J. McMann and multiple Maine Elks leaders.
Miss Charlene Mary Soule of Woolwich wed John Maurice Lowell of Wis casset in a Nov 25 double ring ceremony at Mont sweag Baptist church. Officiant Rev John Gowdey led the service with a reception at the Good Will hall. Both graduates work in local offices and reside in Woolwich. Rookie Bob Allison of the Washington Senators hit 29 of his 30 home runs against right handed pitchers.
Sagadahoc County Republican women from Bath Arrowsic West Bath Woolwich and nearby towns met in Arrowsic at Mrs Norman Drummonds home. Miss Bertha Rideout Cumberland county State committee member spoke on active support for state and national committees. The group voted to aid the Sagadahoc County Republican Finance committee and held a foodless food sale with a rummage sale planned for January 16 at Central Church parish house chaired by Mrs Curt Pinson. The club will send representatives to the Ike Dinner January 27 in Portland. refreshments were served after the meeting. Plans for January will be announced.
Add one eighth teaspoon baking soda per cup of dried beans to speed cooking. Always cover beans with water and bring to a boil for two minutes before soaking. Soak one hour or overnight, then proceed to cooking.
In Bath on December 1, Mrs Ida May Dalton of Prince Edward Island arrived for a three month visit with her sister Mrs Oliver Carter on Tallman Street. Mrs Carter, born in Prince Edward Island, left 1898 and has lived in Bath since. the reunion is their first meeting since 1898. Dalton was joined by her son Lance Dalton and daughter in law Mrs Dorothy Rogers who left after a two day visit.
The Greater Bath Ministers Association praised Police Chief Robert Wagner for vowing to remove immoral and lewd literature from Bath stores. At Rev Trueman Bray's North Street home, ministers from multiple churches commended his cooperation in cleaning up local shop counters. The group, joined by other local organizations, aims to continue improving titles in Bath.
Mrs. Warren Aliberti and Mrs. Neil LaRochelle were named co-chairmen of the National Polio Foundation for Sagadahoc County and Bath for the January fund drive. Dr. Herbert T. Caverly Jr. announced the appointments as a county-wide effort begins January 1. A meeting of town chairmen will be held Sunday at Stagecoach Inn for preparations and instructions.
The Bath Memorial Hospital Auxiliary met to hear monthly officer and committee chair reports. Mrs. Morris Povich noted Girl Scouts contributed 76 hours of volunteer service, four adults added 27 hours, and 314 hours came from two supply committee members. Purchasing reported gowns, receiving blankets, and bath blankets to be bought. Ship plates and pie baskets were offered for sale through Mrs. James A. Gillies Jr. and Mrs. Wilmer Voorhees.
Miss Janice Card of 391 Washington Street was crowned Mohiba Ball queen at More High School amid a Christmas themed 1959 ceremony. Runner-up was Diana Dunn. the queen’s court included Judith Libby Ruth Ellen Hunter Suzinne Bryant and Christine Coombs. Crown by Robert Phinney featured a silver sea motif with aquamarine accents. Don Doane’s Orchestra provided music from 8 to midnight.
A large Bath delegation and about 300 chorus members from Bowdoin College Glee Club Brunswick Choral Society Colby Junior College Glee Club and Westbrook Junior College performed Handel’s Messiah at First Parish Church Brunswick. The 200th anniversary of Handel’s death and 20th anniversary of the Brunswick Choral Society were celebrated with praise for the year’s outstanding rendition.
The Bath area chapter of Maine Retired Teachers approved a cash gift for Morse high school book fund at their latest meeting held at the high school. Miss Florence Tash, Bath Junior High guidance director, spoke about her school work as hostesses served refreshments.
Henry M. Powers Jr., 27, of Bath, has been named general sales manager of Williams Bros. Co., a Portland machine firm. Powers, son of Mr. and Mrs. EH Powers of 1540 Washington St, began the post in late November. He previously worked for Bull & Roberts in New York and the American Export Lines. A Morse High School graduate, he earned a Maine Maritime Academy degree in 1954 and served as chief engineer on the Bath-built destroyer USS Conway and as main propulsion engineer on the USS Saratoga. He is a U.S. Navy Reserve lieutenant and is married to Hepzibah Reed of Days Ferry, Woolwich.
BIW Employes Federal Credit Union resumes full operation in the shipbuilding firm personnel building with hours 7 to 7:15 and 11:35 to 11:55 daily Tuesday to Friday. Arthur Fleckenstein heads a new board with Arthur J. Preney as vice president and Mrs. Fleckenstein as secretary joined by Roland E. Perry treasurer, George T. Costain, Marcel Doyon, and Miss Frances Grover.
The Bowdoinham dedication of the new post office occurred Saturday afternoon with Knights of Pythias ceremonies at Merry Meeting Grange Hall. A plaque and flowers were presented, and speakers included Louis White and former postmaster Cleveland Curtis. Community events followed, including the E. Andrew Peterson Co. Christmas party, PTA supper, and local club meetings with officers elected and holiday programs noted.
The Smith-Tobey Post American Legion held a Christmas party Saturday at the Post home with a covered dish supper for members wives and auxiliary members and husbands. Senior Vice Commander Herman Norris acted as Santa and Edgar Leavitt as runner. After gifts dancing followed with disc jockey Andrew Hart. Recreation committee members were Scott Kittredge James Chaput Edgar Leavitt and Andrew Hart.
The city of Minneapolis reports 152 landscaped parks totaling about 6000 acres, reflecting a broad system of green spaces across the metro. The figure highlights park coverage and urban planning scale.
The Co-Weds Club of Central Congregational Church held a Saturday evening supper and Christmas program in the parish house. John Cakouros led a humorous reading and Stephen Collins played Santa. A nominating committee was formed for January 16 with Linwood Haynes as chair, and a January supper committee was named. Carole singing ended the evening.
Police Chief Robert E. Wagner Jr. reports at least two complaints this season of stolen colored Christmas lights from outdoor decorations. He warns would be culprits will be prosecuted and urges citizens to report any bulb thefts to the department.
Mrs Foster Pratt was elected president of the Philathea Class at Corliss Street Baptist Church during a Monday meeting. The new officers include Mrs Harold Brackett as vice president and Mrs Leroy Colby as secretary, with Mrs Walter Day as treasurer. The group reported 17 Thanksgiving baskets distributed to shut ins and planned candy boxes for a Christmas party.
Elizabeth Lawrence Society of CAR met Saturday at Snow Park home of Miss Joyce Ring. Mrs. James A Thurston presented a Christmas program The Other Wise Man with pictures. A brief business meeting set plans for Christmas projects. Next meeting scheduled January 23 at Miss McDaniel's Washington street home.
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