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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Feb 04, 1954

Page

8

Model of Future Atomic Power Plant on Display

A four foot scale model at the Museum of Science, Boston shows a peacetime atomic power plant. The cutaway reveals a reactor core, shielding walls, steam turbines and a pile analogy. Consultants include M I T experts and museum staff.

Visia Museum of Science Boston Science Park Leigh Gibbs Gardner A. Norton Manson Benedict Charles D. Coryele Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Mrs Royce Howes Sails for France to Join Army Husband

Mrs. Royce Howes leaves Bath and sails from New York aboard the S S United States for Le Havre France. She will join Pvt. Howes in Bordeaux after arrival, while his overseas tour extends about 14 months. The former Jerolyn Harris is daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Harris of 12 Noble Avenue.

Royce Howes Bath New York City S.S. United States LeHavre France Bordeaux Pvt. Howes U. S. Army Jerolyn Harris Howes Jerome Harris Noble Avenue Hyde Windlass Co Central Maine Power Co

FAO cites nine percent of world land in cultivation

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations reports that about 9 percent of global land area is under cultivation. This figure highlights how much of Earth's surface is used for crop and fodder production, influencing food supply and land use policy.

the Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations

Birth of Peter Miles Babcock in Gardiner Hospital

Mr and Mrs Clifford Babcock of 28 Kingsbury Street Gardiner announce birth of son on January 31 at Gardiner General Hospital. Named Peter Miles Babcock the baby weighs three pounds six ounces. Mother Natalie Hagan is daughter of Mr and Mrs Miles Hagan of 12 Cob Road.

Clifford Babcock Kingsbury Street Gardiner Gardiner General Hospital Peter Miles Babcock Babcock Natalie Hagan Miles Hagan Cob’ Road

Lions club hears invest now or later guidance from Merrill Lynch

Hugh J. Dinwoodie of Merrill Lynch urged Sedgwick Lions to define money goals before investing and to keep liquid savings intact. He outlined four objective types from secure dividends to speculative growth and explained monthly investing options. The talk included a film on buying investments and a Q&A session.

Lions Club Hugh J. Dinwoodie Merrill Lynch Pierce, Fenner Beane Sedgwick Fair Exchange Dinwoodie John Schottler New York Stock Exchange Kurt Diamant Herbert T. Caverly Edwin R. Andrews Wilfred E. Guerin George F. Costain Warren A. Higgins Edward D. True J. Frank Hunt Charles B. Doyle Gardiner R. Deering Russell Cheney William H. Watson Roswell C. Bates

Surprise Party for Mrs Summerton by Aloha Club

Mrs Fred Summerton was treated to a surprise party at the Curtis Plant home in Montsweag hosted by the Aloha club. The eight year old Claudia Plant provided accordion entertainment as guests enjoyed sandwiches cakes and coffee before watching television.

Fred Summerton Christine Curtis Curtis Plant Montsweag Aloha Club Claudia Plant Arthur Dechan George Lennox Walter Mosher Malcolm Witham Evelyn Harold Footer Andrew David Fields Francis Richards Carville Douglas Betsy Natalie MacNeil Plant Claudia

March of Dimes Fundraiser TV Party Held at Gotte Home

Marshall Gotte hosted a Saturday afternoon TV party and buffet lunch from three to six at 237 Russell Street to benefit the March of Dimes. Guests included John Rogers Whitcomb Albert Charles Billy Whitcomb Danny Kenny Oliver Jackie Michael Hart Ira Gette Herbert David Kenney and Joseph Smith.

Marshall Gotte Herbert M. Gotte Russell Street The March of Dimes John Rogers John Albert Charles Billy Whitcomb Danny Kenny Oliver Jackie Michael Hart Ira Gette Herbert David Kenney Joseph Smith

How to Care for Wood Work

Advice on cleaning wood work such as cupboards moldings and frames with a wrung-out soapy cloth. If wax is gummy remove wash rinse and dry before re waxing for best finish.

Thompson seeks Sagadahoc probate post in Republican primary

Frank W. Thompson, 39, of Bath, announces candidacy for Sagadahoc County Register of Probate in the Republican June primaries. A Bath resident with aviation training, he served 20 months in the U S Army including time in the European Theater of Operations 1944 to 1946. He is a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Colonial Club, Sagadahoc Rod and Gun Club and works in welding at Bath Iron Works. He is married to Marguerite Brown of Bath.

Frank W. Thompson Bath Sagadahoc

Post-nuptial party honors Mrs Richards at home event

Mrs Francis Richards nee Louise Daley was guest of honor at a post-nuptial shower at North Street home of Mrs Mary Footer. Co-hostesses were Mrs Arthur Deehan and Mrs Bernard Pratt. Guests included numerous local residents and relatives. A blue decorated package contained a set of china dishes. Refreshments featured sandwiches, cakes, cookies and coffee. The Richards reside at 62 Beacon Street.

Francis Richards Louise Daley Mary Footer North Street Arthur Deehan Bernard Pratt Richards Beacon Street Malcolm Witham Natalie McNeil Carville Douglas Walter Mosher Irene Rice Albert Houdlette Mildred Clark Merton Dearing Bradford Belanger Bernard Comeau Frank Allegrin Burt Lonn William Shea Fred Summerton Charles Kenney Grace Kenney Curtis Plant Evelyn Mae Witham Louise Mosley Raymond Blair

Bath Women Attend Federation Meeting

Cosmopolitan Club members led by president Mrs Sumner Sewall traveled to Augusta for the Maine Federation of Women's Clubs Mid Winter Conference at the State House. An afternoon speaker was Mrs Theodore S Chapman. luncheon followed at Augusta House.

Cosmopolitan Club Sumner Sewall Augusta Maine Federation of Women's Clubs State House Theodore S. Chapman General Federation of Women's Clubs Augusta House Daniel Matter William W. Dennison Bernard Knight Albert Whitney

Defense Needs Elevators Reading Pa

Reading, Pa. faces a need for elevated observation posts as part of its civil defense program. The local corps has been inactive since losing its last post when the building housing it was sold, leaving other tall structures with only basic elevator service.

Reading City Corps

Ingwerson Thaxter Marriage Held at Falmouth Church

Miss Mary Shaw Thaxter daughter of Dr and Mrs Langdon Thaxter of Cumberland Foreside and James Collier Ingwerson son of Mrs Collier Ingwerson of Portland Ore and the late Robert Ingwerson were married at noon Saturday in the Foreside Community church Dr John C Schroeder performed the single ring ceremony A reception followed at the Portland Country club The couple will reside in Cambridge Mass before moving to Portland Ore Mrs Ingwerson is recre ational director at Orchard Home school in Waverly Mass Mr Ingwerson attended Oxford University and is a senior at Harvard Law School during World War II he served with the Third Army in the European Theater

Mary Shaw Thaxter Langdon Thom Thaxter Cumberland Foreside James Collier Ingwerson Collier Ingwerson Portland Ore Robert Ingwerson Foreside John C.schroeder Portland Country Club Marjorie Robinson Thaxter Andre Gignoux Susan Mathes John Glasse New Haven Conn Kimball Thaxter Sgt John Kimball Priscilla Kimball Bath Cambridge Mass Ingwerson Waynflete School Garland Junior College Boston Orchard Home School Waverly Oxford University Oxford England Harvard University Law School Third Army

Pre-nuptial Shower For Joan Osborne

The Monday night class from Charlotte's School of the Dance hosted a surprise pre-nuptial shower at Lieut. Commander Drost's home for Miss Joan Osborne, prom1sing her marriage to Justin Ingersoll Jr. The event featured hidden silver dollars, a corsage, party games, and spring decor. A wedding is planned for February 6 at Grace Episcopal Church with many friends and family in attendance.

Charlotte School of the Dance W. J. Drost High Street Joan Osborne Justin Ingersoll, Jr Justin Ingersoll Providence R. I Bath Iron Works Miss Osborn Morse High Clayton Palmer Bedford Street Grace Episcopal Church Merlene Osborne Toinette Lakin Judy Lakin Joan Blake Florence Fullerton Madeline Pace Kathleen Drost Merlene Thompson Sadie Fogg Charlotte Cahill Ethel Blake Fay Pye Sharon Holbrook Ann Berry Jean Lester Miss Osborne

Bath Couple Named Missionaries by Methodist Board

Mr and Mrs Robert Stanley Gilchrist of Bath were commissioned missionaries of the Methodist church at Buck Hill Falls on January 22. They will serve as educational missionaries to India. Gilchrist, a Maine Maritime Academy graduate and former US Navy ensign, holds a B S in education from the University of Maine and has taught in Maine.

Robert S. Gilchrist Methodist Board Meeting Robert Stanley Gilchrist Bath Methodist Church Methodist Board of Missions Buck Hill Falls India Gilchrist Maine Maritime Academy United States Maritime Service National Technical Institute New York City University of Maine Maine Rudolph D. Gilchrist Beacon Street Chauncey D. Wentworth Orone New York School of Interior Decoration Kennedy of Missions Hartford Seminary Foundation Hartford Conn

Emanuel Arsenault is Honored with Surprise 80th Birthday Party

Former Bath resident Emanuel Arsenault, now living with his daughter and son in law the St. Pierres of Roc Ferry, was surprised Thursday evening by his children for his 80th birthday. Born in Prince Edward Island, he worked at the Torrey Roller Bushing Works and attends St. Mary's Catholic Church. The celebration featured a large iced cake dated 1874 1954, and guests including family members from Topsham Brunswick Woolwich and out of state. He has 15 grandchildren and one great grandchild.

Emanuel Arsenault Bath Alex St. Pierre Roc Ferry Union Street Torrey Roller Arsenault St. Mary’s Catholic Prince Edwards Island Joseph Arsenault Clarence Cunningham Topsham Dave Gagne Brunswick Richard St. Pierre Dale Woolwich John R. Arsenault Revere Mass Frank T San Pearl Sedgley Aery Honorin Joline Kimball Maybelle Beach Mary Lee Margaret Rancour Clifford Smith James Pratt Charles Hackett Bernice Dorr George Alterton Vernon Tourtelette Merrymeeting Poultry Farm Susan Fides Avery Fides, Jr Gardha Porrar Elaine Merrill Ruth Glenna Connors Nancy Dodge Shelia Brown Dianne McEwen Louise Aldona Valentine Linda Hackett Litchfield Baptist Church Dorothy Prout Erland Curtis Richard Denham Central Maine General Hospital Lewiston Gordon Frizzle Kenneth Almy, Jr Bowdoinham Wayne Russell Brunswick Hospital W. S. Dodge Mary Lowell Richmond Martin A. Lane Alice Edward Stokes Stevens George Lewis Portland Chester Hobart Delmar Curtis John Bobby Florida Hill Curtis Coombs School Fellows Brann Russell St. Jacques Lara Jean Linda Stevie Hackett C. C. Biener Lynne Claudia Portsmouth N. H Reynolds Skelton Billy Maurice Skelton George Ashley Leslie Higgins Ernest Curtis Missionary Society of the Bowdeinham Bapist Arthur Curtis Raymond Rendall Augusta R. A. Dickinson Dorothy Dickinson Ernest Carr Cresskill N. J James

Polio Poster Art by Bath Girl Miss Costain

The March of Dimes 1954 posters urging generous donations were created by Bath resident Miss Camilla Costain a Regis College junior. The Morse High graduate spent Christmas vacation designing original posters to aid victims of polio earning praise for her art and psychology studies.

Sagadahoc Camilla Costain Regis College Weston Mass Miss Costain Morse High George Costain Granite Street

Engaged to Wed Katharine Wetherbee to wed Edgar Grate Jr.

Katharine Margaret Wetherbee of Baxter Boulevard Portland engaged to Edgar J. Grate Jr son of Mr and Mrs Edgar J Grate of Dayton Ohio An April wedding planned Wetherbee graduate of Thayerland School Thayer Acotern at South Brain tree Mass Wellesley College NY School of Interior Decoration now researching in Washington MIT Center of International Studies Grate graduated Williams College Harvard Law School member of Ohio bar formerly with US government in Washington DC now with a Dayton law firm Granddaughter of the late Charles Wetherbee former Bath Iron Works vice president and Bath Savings Institution president.

George Brown Wetherbee Baxter Boulevard Portland Bath Katharine Margaret Edgar J. Grate, Jr Edgar J. Grate Dayton Miss Wetherbee Thayerland School Thayer Acotern South Braintree Mass Wellesley College Wellesley New York School of Interior Decoration Washington, D. C Center of International Studies Massachusetts Institute of Technology Graef Williams College Williamstown Harvard University Law School Ohio Bar United States Charles Helps Wetherbee Bath Iron Works Bath Savings Institution

Oil City Mayor Says 1,000 Parking Spaces Available

Oil City mayor William A. Merck notes a survey finds capacity for 1,000 cars in lots and on street spaces. He urges motorists to seek out available parking rather than circling.

Oil City Willam A. Merck

Ongoing Form Missing Data Prompt

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Bowdoinham Community Notes Honor and Births Spread

Mrs. Pearl Sedgley celebrated an 89th birthday with family and a cake. Numerous local residents attended showers, birthdays, and social events. Litchfield beat Bowdoinham 70-36. A A girls won 29-26. News covers hospitalizations, births, illnesses, and trips among Bowdoinham, Brunswick, and Topsham residents.

Portland Visitors Sneak In As Den ver Student Lives With Grandparents

A Bent yen Portland visit is noted as Wendell Heenie substitutes on the mail robe. Miss Maureen Hilton of Denver Colorado lives with her grandparents Mr and Mrs Miles ilton and attends Brunswick High School junior class.

Bent Yen Portland Wendell Heenie Maureen Hilton Denver Colo Mrs. Milesilton Brunswick High School

Bowdoinham Grain Store Praised For Friendly Service

A full page feature in The Feed Bag spotlights Elmer Dodge of Bowdoinham and his Bowdoinham Grain Store. The article cites Dodge’s emphasis on personal contact, doing delivery runs, and small extra stops for customers. It notes sales growth as DIY supplies and paints expand the inventory.

Bowdoinham Elmer Dodge Bowdoniam Maine Dodge Granville Frank Bowdeinham

Father or Mouse Cincinnati Traffic Judge Blames Parents

Traffic Court Judge Frank M. Gusweiler faults misguided parents for teen traffic violations. He says parents bow to children’s demands for the family car, replacing the old fashioned father with weak yes men who resemble a mouse.

Cincinnati Frank M. Gusweiler

Thurman Hull First Coaching Role Leads Army Navy Title

Thurman Hull of the University of Texas began coaching as a lieutenant pilot at Fort Monmouth during 1952 43. His Fort Monmouth squad captured the Army Navy championship that season.

Thurman’ Hull University of Texas Fort Monmouth

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