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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Feb 05, 1959

Page

4

Niss Re-elected President of Pine Tree Council

William A. Niss of Bath was re-elected for a third term as president of the Pine Tree Council, Boy Scouts of America, at the council’s annual meeting in Winthrop on June 24. Edwin R. Andrew and the Rev. Dr. Oliver Wobeil were named members-at-large. Cub Scout and Explorer registrations reached 12,398, up from 11,437 last year as the council covers 10 southwest Maine counties from Kittery to Camden. The council reported growth in attendance at its nine camps and noted national recognition for promoting Scouting in rural areas.

William A. Niss Bath Pine Tree Council Boy Scouts of America Winthrop Edwin R. Andrew Oliver Wo Beil Pine Tree Council of Cubs Scouts Aba Kittery Camden Jackman Servis Nutter Hinds Bomazeen Wh Council

Grange Youth Speaker Leads Sagadahos Pomona Meeting

John Eoley of Portland spoke as principal at Sagadahos Pomona in Topsham detailing the Beans For Youth suppers aimed at boosting the $5,000 youth camp fund at Bryant Pond. The program included music, readings, and a candlelight service with plans for a contest among 12 subordinate granges to increase attendance and new members.

John Eoley Portland State Grange Pringcipel Sagadahos Pomona Topshamprange Foley Bryant Pond Raynor Crosman Ronald Riendeau John Howe Bath Clyde Boiley Hazel Carr Evelyn Whidden Eleanor Ripley Henry Cheetiam Charles White Esther Andrews Melvin Pratt Frank Carver Joseph Pouliot Margaret Morse Florence Stitphen Dora Royal Jacqueline Stitphen Marietta Wilson Alberta Bailey Elnora Blanchard George Blanchard Walter Powers Howard Carr Blanch

Pre-Nuptial Shower For Miss Linda Lee Ryan Held

Miss Linda Lee Ryan of Phipp bur Worcester was honored at a pre nuptial shower last week at Winneganee Community club Essex. The event featured many guests including Mrs Evelin Chandler and Mrs Joan Chandler. The evening program included entertainment by Wye Tree Skillin and Pat Hart with various local attendees. The closing thought was by Mrs Clira Merrinion. A mist Volcano in Peru reaches 19200 feet.

Linda Lee Ryan Phipp Winneganee Essex Carolyn Wallace Upa MacDonald Evelsn Chandler Joan Chandler Elert Wwe Danewss Ciedvere Pat Hart Santra Perkins Trene Perkins Francing William Mes Putty Skillius Norine Presley Shirtey Aubut Cint Younes Sharif Graffam Eth MacDonnae Liars Hledekin Louise Dieron Laurety Daire Millie MacDonald Vets Pas Aes Withelmisah Pha Hey Flora Warner Sarhora Murhuall Wcres Midilyn Freeman Patts Holhbrook Gloria Waitham Alma Holbrook Firs Do Williams Virginia MacDonale Olive Shinkes Anns Pratt Dori- Warner Stamey Williams Rory Ykae Donald Jo-Jo Benoh

Club 42 Annual Banquet Highlights and Prizes

Club Forty Two held its annual banquet at the Stowe house in Brunswick with Mrs Joseph Mullaney presiding as president. Attendees included Mr Tau, Mr Bertrand, Mrs Milagros, Mr Dergin, Miss Watoani Ketenati, and Mrs Howard Pats Mery. Prizes and poems were announced, with remarks by Lane Lawrence Wooluwan and John Sturtevant.

Club Forty-Two Annus Stowe House Brunswick Joseph Mullaney Mediate Pest MIP Taupret Bertrand Milagros Yravis Nira David Howard Pats Mery Lawrence Woouwan John Sturtevant Evita Aliceeksi Npc Keiwrink Mmi Sirrlevnied Mirton Baeater Ate Poors Middleton Mires Leonard Sin Peter Sal Ette Herbitedd

Mothers March On Polio Raises 1408.47 This Year

A cluttered report shows Mothers March on Polio collecting 1408.47 dollars with multiple ward drives. Names such as Henry Small, Nyitbary Waiteow, and Elizabeth Prudersen appear among organizers and donors for the 1950 campaign.

Stork Shower Held for Mrs Paul N MacDonald

A community stork shower honored Mrs Paul N MacDonald on her upcoming birth. Guests listed include Mrs Selina Carton, Corinne Hayes, Charlotte Hilyard, Barbira Fortier, Barbera Abtee, Evelyn Desmond, Marie Fortier, Dolores D D Comes, Dorothy Mullin, Ina Browth, Sue Bien Owen, Nancy Schlieper, Mabell Libby, Bernice McMinn, Katherine Libby, Sharon V MacDonald, Doris Small, Eleanor Owen, Polly Redion, Ruth Milner, Dorothy Heenie, Florence Surker, Christine Ledyard, Yvette Bisson, Helen Hayes, Almeda Genthner, Sacdra Daley, Betty Daley, Irene Footer, Harry Ring Sr, Robert Fortier, Emily Jenkins, Christine Conley, George Carter, Owen Torrey, Richard Hersom and many others. Refreshments were served during the event at the host home.

Paul N. MacDonald Odin Robyrt Evelyn Desmond Betty Daley Bernice Fortier Irene Footer Harry Ring, Sr Robert Fortter Emily Jenkins Christine Conley George Carter Owen Torrey Richard Hersom

Polar Star Lodge Installs Officers At Masonic Temple

Polar Star Lodge held a ceremony at the Masonic Temple on January 28 to install officers and appointing staff. Frank DD presided, with ranks including junior warden Dang L. Melntire Jr, treasurer Herbert L. Andersen Jr, and secretary Fred A. Osood. The installation featured Edwin H. W. oP as installing officer, with prayer by Rev. Dr. Oliver W. Bell.

Sear Lodge Mausanne Temple Asderan, Jr J. Madonald Nursir MeIntire Fred A. Oygood Pan Dines OO Sruta Material Wibur FL. Lovett Mor Steward Heanan R. Norri Frank DD Frank Poulon Star Lode AF & A Ut Mistalkition Weeles Das Masonic Temple Ffarry J. ViiceDonald Dang L. Melntire, Jr Herbert L. Andersen, Jr Fred A. Osood Richard W. Towle James O. Sreith Kennneth FE Morse Wesley R. Sweeney Wilbur F. Loveitt Heman & Norri, Jr Vernon & Luk Tyler Edwin HW Lowell Ro Freeman Irmarshidl Edmund Ro Furrer Lelah Patton Robert C. Frink Edward MacDonald Oliver W. Bell

Pre-Nuptial Shower Honors Miss Nancy Hart Wart

A pre nuptial shower was hosted at 19 Corliss Street by Mrs. Jacob Wheeler with hostesses Mrs. Donald Freeman and Mrs. Carl Graves. Miss Wart, daughter of Mr and Mrs. Harold Hart of Winnegance, is the bride elect of Clarence Burnham of West Bath. a late February wedding is planned.

Nancy Wart Jacob Wheeler Corliss Street Donald A. Freeman Carl Graves Harold C. Hart Winnegance Wart Clarence Burnhahm Wnd Irving Burnham West Bath Ann Kerns Martha Kay Francena B. Williams Patricia Skillin Alma Holbrook Barbara Fortier Sherry Rowe Fimma Griffith Alma Strowt Helen Mason Dorothy Williams Iva York Donna Waterman Edith Burnham Doris McCallum Eula Coombs Anna Batrmgarner Mae Griffen Anna Burnham May Farrar Joan Smart Lee Williams Ruth Fuller Arlene York Margretha Bubar Marilyn Dunning Judy Wallace

Surprise Stork Shower For Mrs. Richard Clark

Mrs. Richard Clark was guest of honor at a surprise baby shower held Thursday evening at Mrs. M. W. Westermeyer’s home in Phipsburg. About 40 guests attended, each making a quilt block for a Valentine baby quilt, with pink and white decorations and heart shaped cakes. Out of town guests included Mrs. Tauno Hill and others from Woolwich and Portland.

Richard Clark M. W. Westermeyer Phipsburg Fred Pecei Milton Kuykendall Clark Tauno Hill Wiscasset Henry Seeger Joe Alexander Thistle Milliam Pettingill Woolwich Ronald Bettle Michael Weaver Morley Thomas Maurice Lord Harry Clough Howard Bibbidge James Baker Cliff Kimberling Portland James Drexler

Desjardin Tardiff Nuptials Reach Lewiston

The Desjardin Tardiff wedding occurred in Lewiston with a formal gown bride wearing a pearl crown and tulle veil. She walked with Raymond Crowley as matron of honor. bridesmaids included Charlene Cyr and Caroline Welch. Best man was John Finn. other attendants listed. Reception held at Sons of Italy hall. The couple to reside at 66 Pleasant Street Auburn.

Raymond Crowley Lewiston Charlene Cyr Caroline Welch Leyvists Sandra Schoppe Aviva Judith Costain Bath Boston Lenein John Finn Lewiston O Portland William Finn Wuarthrop William Obermeyer Lewi Len Lowton Ronald Woods Portsmouth N. C Sons of Italy Pocono Mountains Pennsylvania Dejaardin Pleasant Street Auburn De-jardin Lewiston High Gorham State Duategy Insurance Agency Twin City Counci Beta Sigmi Phi Sororiy Phi Nu Phi Mu Desjardin Sowdein Entleees WMTW FTV Poland Sigma Nu Fraternity Collean

Genesta Chapter Past Matrons Meet January Dinner

Genesta Chapter Past Matrons gathered at Stagecoach Inn on January 26 for dinner a business meeting and swap party. President Mrs Elwood S Mathorne announced an April meeting at Stagecoach Inn and cards were sent to three patients at Bath Memorial hospital and to Miss Eleanor Danforth at home. Attending members included Mrs Paul Bagdikian Mrs John Gillespie Mrs Nellie D Arcy Mrs Mae Ward Mrs Russell Merchant Mrs Philip Wyman Mrs Hathorne Mrs David Rich Mrs Mabel Nelson Mrs David Alkazin Mrs Carl Pinson Mrs Fred Osgood Mrs Thomas S Aikenhead and Mrs Francis E Bertrand.

Genesta Stagecoach Inn Elwood S Mathorne Luther Thompson Ada Deering Bath Memorial Hospital Eleanor Danforth Paul, Bagdikian John Gillespie

Morse Class of 1949 plans June reunion at Morse High

About 80 members of Morse High School class of 1949 met for first reunion planning at the annual Alumni banquet. Roy Lutz was named general chairman with Robert Adams Caroline Allen and Lawrence Pecci on Entertainment. Anna Parker Peggy Safford Elizabeth Driscoll Janet Clough Jean Soule on Address committee.

Morse Whigsh School Morse High School Roy Lutz Robert Adams Caroline Allen Lawrence Pecci Anna Parker Peggy Safford Elizabeth Driscoll Janet Clough Jean Soule Soule Janet Messier Clough

Bowdoinham clan gathers for farewells and town notices

Bowdoinham community groups meet at Coombs school and Community school building. Farewell party for Mrs Robert Boda and daughter Patricia as they leave Thursday for Texas with Navy assignments. Local bands, dances, and crafts planned include a minstrel bow for charity. Town candidates for selectman and school committee circulated. Also reports on deaths, births, library hours, and missionary rally trips.

Brownie Coombs Robert Boda Daugh'r Patricia Texas Boda Linds Boda Alog Jeaves Grande Aid Vernon Little River Road Donald Grant Auxilian Dowdoinhare Fore Department Wear Norman Rowe Main Street Theese George Millay Ralph Puriadon Linward Fipckett Winfred Dodge Raymond Stein Eugene Fisher Cleveland Curtis Presque Isle Curtis Presque Isle Sanitarium Eugene Sneed and Sone Emily Chase Virgini Beach George Girling Bruns Wiel Linwood Heckett Bowdoinham Gerald Adams Bowdoin Frederick Almy Biddeford Fietchers Neck Guoerd Formuily Inter Brunswick Karl Vateh RFC Selectman Irving Temple Kenneth Power Bowdoin College Daryl Pratt Karl Colby

Mrs Harold Chandler Jr Leaves for Norfolk Visit

Mrs Harold Chandler Jr and her children Beverly and Harold III depart 37 York Street to spend ten days with BTC Harold Chandler at Norfolk Virginia. Chandler is on leave from his ship USS Elokomin.

Harold Chandler Jr Beverly Harold York Street Btc Harold Chandler Norfolk Chandler Elokomin

Alvah Lewis Visits Portland Business District

Alvah Lewis of 406 High Street was a Portland business visitor Thursday, meeting with local firms and touring commercial areas.

Alvah. Lewis High Street Portland

County Dairymen Meet at Bowdoinham in Price Discussion

The Sagadahoe County Dairy men's Association met at K P Hall Bowdoinham Friday night to discuss milk pricing and its impact on producers distributors and consumers. Officers announced seasonal price changes aim to stabilize supply across the year, noting imperfect but best current method.

Sagadahoe County

Farmer Consumer Trust Through Clear Communication

A brief note advocates clearer dialogue between farmers and consumers to foster better understanding and stronger relationships, emphasizing transparent practices and mutual respect for shared agricultural goals.

Housewarming for Gibersons at Knights of Columbus Hall

Mr and Mrs Richard Giberson were guest of honor at a Saturday housewarming hosted by Mr and Mrs Stanley Coleman and Mr and Mrs Frank Cromwell at the Knights of Columbus hall on Middle Street. A Queen for a Day style comedy skit entertained, with contests, costumes, and gifts for the couple as refreshments and dancing followed.

Richard Gibersons K. of C. Hall Stanley Coleman Frank Cromwell Knights of Columbus Hall Middle Street Richard Giberson William McKellar Gibersons Mechanic Street Wiliam Dionne Brunswick Leah Coleman Betty McKellar Irene Perkins Grace Fortier George Gallant Cecile Cromwell Irma Berry Judy Dionne Frank Cromwell Giberson

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