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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1956

Page

4

Bath Chronicle Highlights Dec 19 1916 Local News Roundup

Local Bath items note extra clerks at D. and W. H. Smiths, residents visiting Boston, musical club appearances by Mrs. Hatch, street work and snowfall, Christmas preparations, school and college visits, shipyard labor slowdowns, and holiday travel. Include names such as Robert Benecht Cuthbert Wilson George Trafton and Miss June Rideout with events across Bath Maine.

Robert Ist Benecht Cuthbert W Wilson George Trafton Janet "Bainaed Smiley Jose Given Francis McPherarl Purington Ethel Sued Adrienne Collins Marion Haraden Gertrude Dot‘ten Helen Johnson Vanona Atkinson Madelyn Kingsbury Harriet Lermond Marion Rowe Madelyn Brackley Lewis H. Curtis William Mann Howard Trafton

Elizabeth Thurston Weds Robert Stillman Jackson in Camden

Miss Elizabeth Mary Thurston married Robert Stillman Jackson at Our Lady of Good Hope Church Camden in a 1 pm ceremony. Rev George Gaudreau presided, with a reception at Green Gables and a wedding party including Joyce McKenna Victoria Bottari and Dianne Sorenson. The couple plans a Boston residence after a Lake Mohawk Mountain Lodge trip.

Elizabeth Mary Thurston Edward K. Thurston Camden Mr. Thurston Robert Stillman Jackson Mark A. Jackson Hinckley Street Our Lady of Good Hope Catholic Church George Gaudreau Green Gables Ray Foley William Sorenson Joyce McKenna Framingham Mass Victoria Bottari Boston Dianne Sorenson Maid of Honor Robert V. Sharkey Bath U. S. Air Force Leonard Mulligan Brunswick Springfield Paul Duprey James Wood Robert Young Jane Breton Joan Thatcher Jackson Lake Mohawk Mountain Lodge New York Peterborough Street Camden High School Children’s Hospital of Nursing Children’s Medical Center Morse High School Burdett College University of Miami Coral Gables Fla Bentley School of Accounting Europe

Glory of Phippsburg’s ships fades with progress

The piece reflects on Phippsburg once famed for its shipbuilding. Writers like Mrs Etnier and Reginald Wright Koffman contributed tales inspired by the town. West Ledges and A Barrel of Clams echoed local life, but the era of gay launchings and crowded ships has passed, replaced by dreams of old romances.

Phippsburg’s

Housing in Djakarta Shared by Multiple Families

The National Geographic Society reports most homes in Djakarta, capital of Indonesia, are occupied by at least two families, highlighting dense urban living.

Djakarta Indonesia National Geographic Society

Entertains Piano Pupils With Christmas Party

Mrs Richard Arnold entertained her piano pupils Saturday afternoon in the Beacon Street Methodist church vestry with a Christmas party A musical program was presented with each pupil taking part followed by time and songs and the singing of carols Refreshments were served by the hostess Attending were Valerie Arnold Susan Brewer Stephen Brewer Richard Nichols Alfred Parks Cheryl Savage Linwood Arnold Jeffery McMann Teddy Mussenden Judy Conley Frances Cary Nancy Merchant John Cary Kathy Brown Noreen Addison Margaret Mitchell Arolyn Francis and Pamela Francis

Richard Arnold Beacon Street Valerie Arnold Susan Brewer Stephen Brewer Richard Nichols Alfred Parks Cheryl Savage Linwood Arnold Jeffery McMann Teddy Mussenden Judy Conley Frances Cary Nancy Merchant John Cary Kathy Brown Noreen Addison Margaret Mitchell Arolyn Francis Pamel Francis

Engagement Announced Bowker Daughter to Marry Voorhees

Mr and Mrs Howard S Bowker of Phippsburg announce the engagement of their daughter Elizabeth Mary Bowker to Donald Bruce Voorhees son of Mr and Mrs Donald Voorhees of New York City. Elizabeth is a Morse High School and Central Maine General Hospital School of Nursing graduate and a surgical nurse at the New England Deaconess Hospital in Boston. Donald is a Melbrook Preparatory School graduate and Bates College alum studying at New York Medical College. No wedding date is set.

Howard S. Bowker Phippsburg Elizabeth Mary Bowker Donald Bruce Voorhees Donald Voorhees New York City Miss Bowker Morse High School Central Maine General Hospital School of Nursing Lewiston New England Deaconess Hospital Boston Voorhees Melbrook Preparatory School New York Bates College New York Medical College

Ferdinand the Deodorized Prize At Plant Cleanup

The article notes Ferdinand as a joking booby prize for the plant with the lowest cleanup record. William H. Grotz, plant official, hints Ferdinand may prove a bigger prize than expected as he cleans up on side dishes with a strong taste for chocolate milk.

Ferdinand William H.grotz

Bath Trust Company Stockholders Meeting Notice

Notice to Bath Maine stockholders for the Bath Trust Company annual meeting on January 1957 at two o clock in the afternoon at the Banking Rooms Bath Maine for election of a Board of Trustees and other business as provided by law President H Baxter indicates the meeting date appears as January 1957 on the second Tuesday of the month.

Bath Maine The Bath Trust Company H. Baxter

Probate notices appoint executors and administrators

I Lillian H Heal Register of Probate certifies in the following estates the named persons were appointed Executors Administrators Conservators or Guardians on the indicated dates Ralph R Dunton late of Georgetown and Carrie M Dunton appointed Administratrix November 13 1956 John Tew late of Bath appointed administrator without bond December Sara Stewart appointed administratrix without bond December city records show the formal appointments and bond details for these estates as true copies signed by Lillian H Heal 1956-12-27

Lillian H. Heal Sazadahoc Ralph R. Dunton George Town Carrie M. Dunton TEW Bath Ida Stewart

The Great Lakes lake sturgeon a endangered giant of fresh water

The lake sturgeon of the Great Lakes is a large endangered freshwater fish, reaching up to 310 pounds and eight feet. Overfishing, habitat changes, and pollution reduced its numbers by about 99.4 percent since the 1890s, with restoration proving difficult and requiring international protection and stock replenishment efforts.

North America Great Lakes United States Lake of the Woods Lake Michigan National Wildlife Federation Carroll Street N. W Washington, D. C

First National Bank of Bath annual stockholders meeting

The annual meeting of the stock holders of the First National Bank of Bath Maine will be held at the Banking Rooms on Tuesday January 8 1957 at two o clock in the afternoon to elect directors for the ensuing year and to transact any other business that may legally come before this meeting. Daniel Williams Cashier.

First National Bank of Bath Maine Daniel Williams

Probate Court Notice in Bath Sagadahoc County

Court of Probate in Bath Sagadahoc County set December 1956 dates for estates of Mary E Boardman Ralph Boardman Eleanor A Nichols George Poulos Alvah C Reynolds Wesley M Totman and will grant letters testamentary to Harry W Totman with first and final accounts and will and petition for probate heard January next. Public notice to interested parties for hearing and bond decisions.

Bath Sagadahoc Bath Independent Arthur Panagu George Poulos Alvah C Reynolds Georgetown Agnes M Reynolds Wesley M Totman Harry W Totman

Christmas Union Event Ends With Carol Sing Along

A community program closed with Christmas carols as volunteers from the union visited Hyde Rehabilitation Hospital on Saturday. They brought gifts and played Santa for hospitalized children, bringing cheer to the young patients this Christmas season.

Union Hyde Rehabilitation Hospital

Probate orders and administrations listed at Bath Court

At a Court of Probate held in Bath the December term, notices publish three weeks. First and final accounts presented for Emery O Beane as administrator of William H Griffin estate. Kenneth W Haemer seeks appointment as Maine administrator. Bertha M Holbrook named executrix. Doris V Pierce petitions to sell real estate in Phippsburg. Guardians Carlos C Purington and Everson C Stinson listed with accounts. Ruby E Stinson and Harold J Rubin noted. true copy attested by Lillian H Heal.

Bath Sagadahoc Connecticut Kenneth W Haemer Maine Kenneth Haemer Cleveland P Holbrook Bertha M. Holbrook Bertha Molbrook Ada . Perry Phippsburg Doris V Pierce Carlos C. Purington Edward V. Coombs EVERSON C_ STINSON Woolwich Ruby E Stinson Harold J Rubin Lillian H. Heal

Executors Administrators Named in Sagadahoc Probate List

Lillian H Heal Register lists executors administrators for Sagadahoc County estates. Wilbur L Hunter of Tops ham and Bertha Patten Hunter named executrix with bond filed December 5 1956. William F Anderson of Bath and Marion E Anderson named administrators December 11 1956. James T Cornish of Bowdoin and Thelma A Cornish named administrators December 11 1956. Jennie F Hartwell of Bath Edith H Low and Helen E Fields named executrices December 11 1956. M Bussey named agent in Maine Carrier Cutting and Frank W Cut tine named executor without bond. Harry C Skinner of Bath and John P Carey administrator December 11 1956. Harold J Rubin true copy of original order. Attest: 20-27-3 Lillian A Heat Register.

Lillian H. Heal Sagadahoc Wilbur L Hunter Topsham Bertha Patten Hunter Bertha P. Hunter William F Anderson Bath Marion E Anderson James T Cornish Bowdoin Thelma A. Cornish Jennie F. Hartwell Rath Edith H Low Helen E Fields Nn M. Bussey Aine Cutting Phippsburge Frank W. Cuttine

Maine Assembly Plans Meetings On Education and Salaries

The Representative Assembly of 51 members will meet Thursday and Friday in Smith Street to consider educational legislation a teacher retirement home and a proposed salary schedule for Maine cities and towns. Loring R Addison Bath superintendent of schools is president. new officers to be elected.

le Tomes Mk Aneel Assembly Stree Smith Representative Assembly Maine Loring R. Addison Bath

Richards Restaurant Owners Host Christmas Party

Mr. and Mrs. Henry J. Richards entertained their employees and children at a Christmas party Sunday afternoon at 1185 High Street. Santa Claus attended, bringing gifts and bonuses for each employee. Guests included Barbara Parkhill Kathleen Parkhill Elsie Mains Fiverell Vickie Savage Karen Savage Jacqueline Chubbuck Susan Chubbuck Philip Richard Gail Stacey and Madelyn Stacey.

Henry J. Richards Richards Restaurant High Street Santa Claus Barbara Parkhill Peeks Kathleen Beth Elsie Mains Fiverell Vickie Paul Savage Karen Savage Jacqueline Eg Susan Chubbuck Philip Richard Madelyn Stacey Gail

Desmond Company Dissolution Suit Filed in Sagadahoc Court

Eugene M Desmond Co a Maine corporation with Bath office faces a dissolution bill filed in Sagadahoc County Court in Equity The complaint states the stockholders voted September 1 1956 to dissolve the company and that no assets or liabilities remain The plaintiff seeks dissolution and further relief as needed and a court notice to the defendant corporation. Judge Franci Justice of our Supreme Judicial Court presides Bath December 1956.

Jon’ S. Desmond Sagadahoc Supreme Judicial Court Rinine Bath Eugene M. Desmond Boi and Maine A Desmond Co Ihon Ssue John J. Desmond Co Bathour Sai Bill Bath Independent Sagadahoe Francis W. Sullivan Supreme Judicial Court I Eugene M Desmond Dhor Pathe Banal Enare Pee John Jeral Co

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