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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Dec 26, 1957

Page

2

Bath Area Births and Local Holiday Doings

Local families welcome new babies including Daniel O Connell Harkins III born December 12 at Bath Memorial Hospital weighing seven pounds twelve ounces. Grandparents listed. other residents attend Colby Williams hockey in Waterville. various travel and holiday visits noted across Bath. Marine and naval personnel return for holidays with detailed Mediterranean duty.

Daniel O. Harkins North Street Bath Memorial Hospital Daniel O'Connell Harkins Harry Muckler Woulwich

Miss Gertrude Dale to Visit Christmas Home

Miss Gertrude Dale of Needham Massachusetts, employed at Babson Institute, will arrive Tuesday to spend Christmas with her parents the Rev. and Mrs Louis A. Dale on Middle Street.

Gertrude Dale Needham Mass Babson Institute Louis A. Dale Middle Street

Frank Young Named to University of Maine Campus Development Committee

Frank Young of this city has been named to the Campus Development committee at University of Maine, according to an announcement received recently from the State University.

Frank Young University of Maine The State University

Local families plan Christmas visits across town

Mr. and Mrs Ira D Nodine and son Donald of 78 High street will travel Tuesday to Bingham to spend Christmas with Mrs Nodines parents Mr and Mrs Omar Sawyer. Mr and Mrs George Dole of Boston will arrive late next week for a few days with Mr Doles parents Rev and Mrs Louis A Dole of Middle street. John E Doyle USN arrives Sunday from Norfolk Virginia to spend the holiday with his mother Mrs Esther Gillo of 77 Bluff road. He recently returned to the country from a cruise on the USS Fremont with visits to Greece and Italy and has been in the Navy for a year.

Ira D. Nodine Donald High Street Bingham George Dole Boston Mr. Dole Louis A. Dole Middle Street John E. Doyle USN Norfolk Esther Gillo Bluff Road U.S. S. Fremont Greece Italy Navy Alfred P. Pillsbury, Jr Johanna Priscilla Hanson Mass St. Petersburg Fla Fred Waterhouse Popham Mrs. Waterhouse Mr. Waterhouse Lewiston Colony Ernest Oliver Margaret Edith Waldoboro Oliver Robert Reed Leon Fickett White Plains N. Y Fred Spinney Bath Spinney Popham Circle Santa Claus Kris Kringle Ferrara Peter Isaacson Blanche Westall Isaacson Tree Ernest Shepard Fairfield Independent Walter Gilmore Lawrence Vail Florida Marguerite McNulty Popham Beach Guy Crowley Blanchard Lester Oliver Curtis Funeral Home Curtis Funeral Home. Mrs. Oliver Was A Former Popham Nancy Spinney Amy Sprague Frank Ferrara Cambridge

Mrs Donald Houp to Spend Christmas in Bangor

Mrs Donald Houp and her children of Old South Place will pass Christmas with relatives in Bangor. Mr Houp is serving overseas with the U S Navy.

Donald Houp Old South Place Bangor Houp U.S. Navy

Holiday visitors and extended family travel plans

The notice lists numerous holiday guests including Dr. and Mrs. James H. Bonney Burling ton Vermont Donald S Hall Chula Vista California Mr and Mrs John F Germaine Wollaston Mags Mrs H T Stevens Middle Street and other families. It notes arrivals and visits across Augusta Rockland Reading Mass Gardena California and Woolwich with University of Maine connections and local residents hosting relatives during the holiday season.

Albert Bonney Union Street James H. Bonney Burlington, Vt Donald S. Hall Chula Vista Calif John F. Germaine Wollaston Mags

Mac Lennans Host Guests During Holidays in Portland and Bangor

Mr and Mrs Richard B Mac Lennan of 45 Bedford street welcomed Mrs Mac Lennan s parents Mr and Mrs Tennys G Wadsworth of Portland and Dr Harry F Hinckley of Gardiner The Mac Lennans later hosted Mr and Mrs A E MacLennan of Portland who are the parents of Mr MacLennan Everett H Reid from Hotel Sedgwick and Georgetown vacation with Mr and Mrs Wilson Seavey in Bangor Miss Anne Bailey a McDuffie School student in Springfield Mass spends Christmas with her parents Attorney and Mrs Boyd L Bailey and is a freshman at McDuffie active in the Red Cross Service club and the Glee club.

Richard B. MacLennan Bedford Street Everett H. Reid Sedgwick Georgetown Mrs. Wilson Seavey Cumberland Street Bangor Anne Bailey McDuffie School For Girls Springfield Mass Atty Boyd L. Bailey Washington Street Miss Bailey McDuffie Red Cross Service Club Glee Club

Maine student works at post office during Christmas rush

Robert Carmichael a University of Maine student spending holidays in the city was employed at the post office during the Christmas rush.

Robert Carmichael University of Maine

Hutchin Family Visit Highlights Portland Guests

Mr and Mrs Scott Hutchin and their children Joy Ann visited Joy Ann Hutchin in Portland over the weekend. They stayed with her parents Mr and Mrs Arthur W King of Edgett Street. Also joining at the King home were Mr and Mrs Robert A Milliken and daughter Sharon Ann of Woolwich for Sunday dinner.

Scott Hutchinson Joy-Ann Portland Arthur W. King Edgett Street King Home Robert A. Milliken Sharon Ann Woolwich H. David Clark Raymond Randy Melanie Heidi Washington Street Pascagoula, Miss Clark Ingalls Shipyard

Visitors from Portland and Fort Wayne for holidays

Mr and Mrs George M Carlton Jr visited Portland on Monday. Edwin Gediman a student of aeronautical engineering at Indiana Tech College Fort Wayne Ind arrived Saturday to spend Christmas with his parents Mr and Mrs Henry R Gediman at 602 Middle Street.

Edwin Gediman Indiana Tech College Fort Wayne Ind Henry R. Gediman Middle Street

Miss Burke and Morse Family News

Miss Suzanne Burke of Augusta passed away last weekend relatives in the city. Pfe Herbert Morse Jr of UMC will arrive December 29 from Camp Lejeune South Carolina for a ten days leave with his parents Mr and Mrs Morse in Augusta.

Suzanne Burke Augusta Herbert Morse, Jr Camp Lejeune S. C Herbert Morse High Street

Winter concert features choir, readings, and band

The event closed with a Kettle Cover Band performance after the choir’s songs. William Baldwin read Hurrah For Christmas and Nancy McKinney presented My Star. Susanne Mettelstetter of South Street is listed as a Memorial hospital patient. Stephen F. Davis, son of Mr and Mrs Grafton W. Davis of Birch Point, Reed, Wisconsin, is at Naval Training Center Great Lakes undergoing recruit training.

Kettle Cover Band William Baldwin Nancy McKnney Susanne Mettelstetter South Street Memorial Hospital Stephen F. Davis Grafton W. Davis Birch Point Reed Wiscasset Naval Training Center Great Lakes, Ill

Joyful Day of Days and song scenes from primary class

Miss Rachel Nichols of 4 Bath street is a patient at Memorial hospital. Songs were sung by the primary class and a dialogue Joyful Day of Days presented by Carrie and Carolyn Given. Recitations were given by Alan Worth and Elaine Worth with a reading by Edith Burgess. Paul MacDonald, University of Maine freshman, is home with his parents at Bedford Street during holidays.

Rachel Nichols Bath Street Memorial Hospital Carrie Carolyn Given Alan Worth Elaine Worth Edith Burgess Paul MacDonald University of Maine Mrs Bedford Street

Sandra McRae Returns Home From Memorial Hospital

Sandra McRae daughter of Mr and Mrs Donald McRae Jr has returned to her home after a stay as a patient at Memorial hospital.

Sandra McRae Donald McRae, Jr Memorial Hospital Rose Lightbody Washington Street Everal

Local Girl Scout Brownies Hold Holiday Sessions and Parties

Wong the ee Scours NGO at Ball Wong the ee Scours NGO at Ball Bobolink Brownies Brownies of Bobolink Troop 17 have had several busy sessions for the holidays. First two weeks they made Christmas gifts and tree ornaments, then held the annual Christmas tree party where many received first and second year pins. Troop 52 Boy Scouts, sponsored by Corliss Street Baptist church, conducted an inspection ceremony with Merit badges awarded to several scouts. Brownie Troop 11 focused on Christmas theme, creating tree decorations and exchanging gifts at a party on December 18 with kitchen and refreshments volunteers named.

Bobolink Brownies Bobolink Troop 17 Joy Avery Stephanie Ayer Susan Ayer Denice Bessie Joanne Cromwell Carol Cyr Darlene Fitzgerald Michele Footer Gail Jenkins Katherine Kenyon Joanne Vernon Brackett David Jacobs David Marsh Donald Nadine Michael O'Donnell David Waters Donna McKinnon Marla Horridge Judith Footer Gail Longley Laurie Lee Phyllis McKinnon

First Lieut E Eugene Fisher and Mrs Fisher on Holiday Visit

First Lieut E Eugene Fisher and Mrs Frances Fisher visiting parents Mr and Mrs W Percy Marks on Front Street during Christmas week. They are stationed at Chanute Field Rantoul Illinois and will return Thursday for duty on December 29. Mrs Fisher sang solo at First Church of Christ Scientist Sunday.

E. Eugene Fisher Us.af

Holiday Guests and Family News From Bath and Vicinity

The report lists numerous regional families traveling over Christmas and New Year. Richard Leask visits Woolwich with his parents while Leah Strout plans trips to New York City Milton and Jackson Heights. Mrs. Samuel Dougin’s marriage to Edward L Dudley is announced. H. David Clark’s family moves to Pascagoula Mississippi. Weekend guests include several Bath area residents and relatives visiting Portland for Christmas.

Leah Strout Winnevance New York City Stanley Strout Conwell Strout Jackson Heights Grace Ferry Milton Mass Samuel Dougin Mineville Edward L Dudley Dudley Clara Wolston Bath Augusta

Stott Family Heads to Troy for Christmas Holiday

Dr and Mrs Ardenne A Stott of Park Street depart Sunday for Troy New York to spend Christmas and New Year with their daughter and son in law Dr and Mrs E Bradley Carlton and their children Richard Homan Coast Guardsman stationed at Cape May New Jersey visits his father Jesse E Homan and sister Barbara of 60 Denny Road for the holidays.

Richard B.nop Rowling @llege Winter Park Fla Maine State Military and Naval Children’s Home Ardenne A. Stott Park.street Troy N. Y E. Bradley Carlton Richard Homan U. S

Police Deliver Message In One Minute Record Time

A Bath woman phoned at 10 12 a m to report her husband must call home. Lt Wagner relayed the urgent request to a patrolman who flagged down the husband’s car and delivered the message within one minute of receipt.

Bath Robert E. Wagner Clinton Haines

Oakhurst Dairy Staff Members Entertained at Christmas Party

Stanley R. Hunter production manager at Oakhurst Dairy hosted a Christmas dinner for plant staff on the old Brunswick road. Mrs. Hunter and Mrs. Burnette Wallace served smothered beef and guests included Jules Bennett Alton Pinkham Paul Legard Roy Carpenter and other locals. Hunter displayed local film reels and received gifts from attendees.

Stanley R. Hunter Oakhurst Dairy Old Brunswick Road Hunter Burnette Wallace Jake Tree Robert Hunter Santa Claus Julien Bennett Alton Pinkham Paul Legard Roy Carpenter David Lloyd Newell Swain James Rockefeller Leon Beal Kenneth Rockefeller Richard Hersom Marshall Libby Sam Thomas Merton McKenna Mrs. Hunter Mr. Hunter

WCTU Meets December 17 At Home of Vernal Chase

Members of the Women's Christian Temperance Union gathered Tuesday last week at Vernal Chase's Rob inson street home with 13 in attendance. Mrs. Raymond Farley presided as devotions focused on the Christmas season. The meeting covered department activities and future plans, with speeches by the state secretary, Youth Temperance Council director, and Christian Citizenship director. A social hour followed with refreshments by the host and Mrs. Hiram Robinson and Mrs. Edward McGuigan.

Women’s Christian Temperance Union Vernal Chase Robinson Street Raymond Farley Mildred Trott Youth Temperance Council William A. Hill Christian Citizenship Hiram Robinson Edward McGuiggan

Christmas Dinner Party Held By Barker Wentworth Guests

Miss Betty Barker and Miss Margaret Wentworth hosted a Christmas dinner at their home Tuesday evening. Barbara Pratt directed, and Betty Gray, Nancy Gibbs, Jacqueline Plummer, Nancy Drum, and Betty Little created the table centerpiece. Guests included Melzina McCarlin, Ann Mason, Darla Jewett, and Elvira Birney.

Betty Barker Margaret Wentworth Barbara Pratt Betty Gray Nancy Gibbs Jacqueline Plummer Nancy Drum Betty Little Melzina McCarlin Ann Mason Darla Jewett Elvira Birney

Miss Sandra Daley Celebrates Christmas Break at Home

Senior student Miss Sandra Daley spends Christmas holidays with her parents Mr and Mrs Randall Daley at 11 Andrews Road.

Sandra Daley University of Maine Mrs Randall Daley Andrews Road

Do Not Accept Unordered Goods Chamber Warns

Bath Area Chamber of Commerce executive secretary Richard B. MacLennan warned Bath residents about unordered merchandise mailings. He cited tips from the National Better Business Bureau and urged skepticism about gifts and requests for remittance. He outlined seven key points on rights, obligations, and how to verify charitable solicitations through the Chamber.

Richard B. MacLennan Bath Area Prsons National Better Business Bureau Chamber MacLanan Prson Chamber of Commerce

Preliminary Exams In Science Talent Search At Morse High

The 17th annual Science Talent Search preliminary exams will be held Saturday at Morse High School under John S. Choate with two students, Eugene Rittall and Thomas Toothaker. Forty top entrants win all expense trips to Washington, D. C. for the Institute. five Westinghouse scholarships range 7500 to 3000, 35 awards 250, honorable mentions for 260 seniors. Rittall and Toothaker must submit a 1000 word report on "My Scientific Project."

Morse High School John S. Choate Eugene Rittall Washington Street Thomas Toothaker High Street Westinghouse Science Club of America Science Service Washington, D. C Science Talent Institute of Five Rittall and Toothaker

Phippsburg Social and Church Events Report

In Small Point, no choir rehearsal occurred Wednesday at the church while Youth Fellowship set for Sunday at 6 p m at the Rogers home followed by a Christmas party. Bodwell Grange held a Saturday meeting with carol singing and a gift exchange. next session January 4.

Small Point John Rogers Albert F. Totman Bodwell Grange Small Point Church Frederick Moffatt Ernest Oliver Gordon Alden Winthrop Blair Young People

Tax Workshop At Eastland Hotel Attracts Maine Accountants

Daniel L. Lord Jr and Oscar R. Marsh of Hyde Windlass attended the 1957 Tax Workshop at the Eastland Hotel in Portland. Sponsored by the Maine Society of Public Accountants with the IRS as a key partner, the event featured luncheon, two panel sessions on federal and corporate income taxes, and an evening meeting of the Southern Maine chapter of the National Association of Accountants. Bath Iron Works attendees included Frank A. Givin and others.

Daniel L. Lord, Jr Oscar R. Marsh Hyde Windlass Company Eastland Hotel Maine Society of Public Accountants Internal Revenue Jotham Pierce Cumberland Bar Association Halsey Smith Maine Bankers Association Paul Harrison, Jr Southern Maine Robert Jordan Bath Iron Works Corp Frank A. Givin George I. Finlay E. L. McCurdy William K. Miller Donald L. Cromwell

Hyde Hospital Christmas Tree Decorated By City Resident

For the tenth year Edward J. McMann lit the outdoor Hyde Memorial Rehabilitation Hospital Christmas tree on the lawn. Hundreds of colored lights adorned the big tree visible from surrounding areas and enjoyed by patients, staff, and the public. Assisting were Fire Chief Richard J. Frates and five department drivers on their day off: John Hinds, Walter Longley, Fred Pecci, Willard McCabe, and William Dutton.

Edward J. McMann Hyde Memorial Rehabilitation Hospital McMann Richard J. Frates John Hinds Walter Longley Fred Pecci Willard McCabe William Dutton

Salvation Army Delivers Orders To 87 Families

The Salvation Army in Bath delivered food orders to 87 families on Monday under Major Jessie Jones. Additional orders were to be delivered today. Red kettles on Front Street funded the efforts, ensuring every local family enjoys a Christmas dinner and no child misses holiday joy, officials said.

Bath Salvation Army Jessie Jones Front Street Jones

Potter Family to Celebrate Christmas Dinner in Arrowsie

Mr and Mrs William Potter of Oak Street will be Christmas Day guests of their daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs Charles Paradis in Arrowsie. The Paradis family will entertain with a family dinner party.

Everett Wallace Weeks Street William P. Hwateh Washington Street William Potter Oak Street Charles Paradis Arrowsie

Popham Circle Delays Meeting for Christmas Observance

Popham Circle met with Mrs. Amy Sprague to vote postponement of this week’s gathering due to Christmas. Oscar Freeman of Bath won the season’s ways and means, and many members shared a quiet afternoon of handwork and refreshments. The next session will be with Mrs. Olive Crowley on Jan 9.

Popham Circle Amy Sprague Oscar Freeman Bath Nancy Spinney Geneva Moody Vivian Lord Olive Crowley Florence Oliver

Coxs Head Weather Impacts Roads and Local Visits

Heavy rains and warmer weather roughen dirt roads with tides flooding marsh crossroads. Sunday visitors include Mr and Mrs Horatio Carlisle and Mr and Mrs Joseph Coffill and daughter Nancy of Bath at Stanton Dozois home. Richard S Dozois attended Westbrook Junior College Christmas ball in Portland. Mrs Bernard Carlson returned to Dix Island after visiting Capt and Mrs George Stacey at Day's Ferry. Miss Elin Bibber of South Harpswell joined Sunday dinner at Dozois home. Mr and Mrs Joseph Lawrence occupy former Thomas house on Popham road. Albert Gray Parker Head further noted.

Horatio L. Carlisle Joseph Coffill Nancy Bath Stanton C. Dozois Richard—S.—Dozois Westbrook Junior College Fryehall Portland Bernard Carlson Florence Rollins Dromore Grange G. C. Beals Lee Hamel Bath Memorial Hospital W. H. Wyman Mary Ann Linda Wyman Harriet Harold Dudley Arthur Barkalow Connecticut Leo Henderson Henderson Parker Head Leslie Logan East Boston Donald Logan William Hodgkins Wilma F. A. Libby and Sons Wiscasset Libby and Sons Bath Iron Works Rog Lewis Walter Shelton Brunswick James Kerwin Lewiston Eugene Harrington Annie Camphbell Lynn Mass L. E. Barbour Delaware Albert Gray David Harrington U.S. Army Fort Dix N. J Harrington L. T. Harrington Barbara Harrington Bruce and David Gerald Gamble Yvonne Furbish Winnifred Ross Alston Oliver Helena Oliver Forreston Wallace Richmond Lewis F. Lowell Elizabeth Eaton Bill Landry East Brunswick Leston Harrington PTA J. F. Mezenski H. D. Mank, Jr Carole and Dale Rodney Stone Winnegance Phippsburg Center Capt Donald Charles Mary Anne Wyman Salvation Army Dane Ross

Parker Head Christmas Party Recalls Village Festivities

Parker Head PTA sponsored the December 18 party at the village school with festive decorations, gifts, and performances by James Ross as Santa Claus and Jane Gray as narrator. Numerous residents and guests attended church services and shared holiday visits, with many thanking local families for treats and support.

James Ross Santa Claus Jane Gray Parker PTA J. F. Mezenski Roger Lewis F. A. Libby Leslie, Logan Bernhard Carlson Pat Brewer Lester Beals Glen Bath Edward Gray Hersom Woolwich Earl Hamel W.H. Wyman Linda Herbert Doughty Harold Barkalow Arthur Leslie Logan

Sagadahoc Pomona Comes to Town Ceremony

The Sagadahoc Pomona event featured songs including the closing thought “Christmas” by chaplain Alfreda Perkins. Past Master Charles White presented Ralph Ryan with a past master's jewel and State Deputy Clyde touring the Community Service Sears Foundation contest for 1957.

Alfreda Perkins Charles White Pomona Grange Ralph Ryan Cly de Toring Community Service Sears Foundation

Christmas Dinner Guests From Brunswick Area

Mr and Mrs Roy Harmon and Mrs Harmons sister Mrs Ernest Stanwood of Brunswick will be the Christmas day dinner guests of their sister Mrs Wellington A Moore of Weeks.

Roy Harmon

Bath mourns Helena Bowie Oliver at Spruceville funeral

Lawrence Thayer of Bath visited the Wyman farm on Saturday. Edward P. DeBery attended funeral services in Bath for Mrs. Helena Bowie Oliver of Spruceville. Mrs. Stanton C. Dozois also attended Curtis Funeral Home services in Bath for the same.

Bernard Carlson Dix's Island Lawrence Thayer Bath Wyman Farm Edward P. DeBery Helena Bowie Oliver Spruceville Stanton C. Dozois Curtis Funeral Home

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