Mothers March on Polio Raises 1556.06 in Bath
Mrs. Eugene A. Hunter announced a total of 1556.06 collected during the hour long Mothers March on Polio. The Bath Teachers club sponsored the event with volunteers including Mrs. Herbert L. Douglas and Mrs. Edward D. True assisting and Morse High School teams tallying the receipts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene A. Hunter
Hunter
Herbert L. Douglas
Edward D. True
Margaret C. Flaherty
Harold J. Rubin
Paul A. Akeley
Charles B. Doyle
Lloyd Pond
Warren Aliberti
John Choate
Bath Teachers Club
Morse High School
Philip B. Wyman
John W. Coombs
Clyde A. Mallett
Henry D. Small
Patricia Ames
Ann Mason
Metzing MecAslin
Gloria Witham
Germaine Bonn
Bathman H Laton Jackson marks 30 years with Central Maine Power
H Laton Jackson, longtime Central Maine Power Co. executive and Brunswick district manager, celebrated 30 years with the utility on Saturday Feb 1. A native of Bath, he is a 1922 University of Maine electrical engineering graduate and veteran of World War I. He has worked in Rockland, Waterville, Augusta, Norway and Brunswick, serving as engineer for eight years then in managerial roles since 1946. He has chaired the Brunswick Rotary Club, presided over the Chamber of Commerce, held Masonic memberships, and is survived by wife and two daughters, and two grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Laton Jackson
Central Maine Power Co
Brunswick
N. Gratz Jackson
Mark A
Karcher S. Jackson
Jackson
University of Maine
General Electric
Pennsylvania Power & Light Co
Rockland
Waterville
Augusta
Norway
Brunswick Rotaary Club
Chamber of Commerce
Allan Wood
Falmouth
Clifford Swenson
South Paris
Miss Mary Ann Hardy Crowned Queen by Classmates
Miss Mary Ann Hardy daughter of Mr. and Mrs Kenneth E Hardy 45 Bluff Road was honored by Bath Junior High School Grade 7 classmates on Wednesday afternoon She heads to Hawaii this weekend with her parents for a new home Crowned Queen for a Day a golden crown was placed on her head by Donna Potlock Sharon A red and white robe was presented by Downing and Pam ela Pierce gave a red and white carnation The class and teachers gave gifts Photograms were made and refreshments were served by a committee led by Paul Avery and Faith Fleming
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Ann Hardy
Kenneth E. Hardy
Bluff Road
Bath
Hardy
Hawaii
Donna Potlock Sharon
Downing
Pamela Pierce
Ann
Retires After Over 31 Years With Phone Co
Mrs. David C. Fields of Hardings East Brunswick ends 31 years with New England Telephone and Telegraph. She joined in 1926, served Bath area, and was honored in 1956 for 30 years with a bracelet and emerald gift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David C. Fields
Hardings
East Brunswick
New England
Suburb Civic Club Publishes Cook Book Sale
The Suburb Civic club released a cook book at a Thursday meeting at Mrs Duncan Farrell’s home. The black and white cover features Doubling Point lighthouse photographed by Tiahtcher Thits ham Jr. The LOU page book lists recipes for all occasions and was organized by Mrs John Williams Mrs Duncan Farrell Mrs Wayne DeLong and Mrs Arthur Perry with help from members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suburb Civic Club
Duncan Farrell
Doubling Point
Lighthouse
Tiahtcher DB Thitsham
Lou Page
John Williams
Duncat Farrell
Wayne DeLong
Arthur Perry
Thatcher Pinkham
Harold Motte
Pinkham
Danford MacDonald
Perry
Donald Wilson
Engagement of Donna Louise McDougal to Paul J Tenasi
Mr and Mrs Dani Av Mc Dougal of 212 Oak street announce the engagement of their daughter Donna Louise McDougal to Paul J Tenasi son of Mr and Mrs Frank Tanasi Hartford Conn Miss McDougal graduated Morse High School and works for Pratt Whitney Aircraft Corp at Renschler Field East Hartford Conn Mr Tenasi graduated Hartford High School attended Hillyer College in Hartford and is employed by the Royal McBee Corp in Hartford Conn
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dani Av McDougal
Oak Street
Donna Louise McDougal
Paul J Tenasi
Frank Tanasi
Hartford
Conn
Miss McDougal
Morse High School
Pratt-Whitney Aircraft Corp
Renschler Field
East Hartford
Tanasi
Hartford High School
Hillyer College
Royal McBee Corp
City
White Sands officials praised by junior high students
Rocket officials at White Sands Proving Ground expressed thanks as pupils from Conroe Tex Junior High addressed letters to Improving Ground White Sands New Mexico hoping the site can live up to its name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Sands Proving Ground
N. M
Conroe, Tex
White Sands
New Mexico
Morse High School Names Mrs. French New Secretary
Mrs Jascha French wife of a Morse High School teacher coach was chosen by the Board of Education as the new secretary in the school department office. She will replace Mrs Jane Homan Haines and begin duties mid February.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jascha French
Morse
Board of Education
French
Jane Homan Haines
Clinton Haines
Dorothy Mekheana
Business College
Tennessee
Mississippi
Emil Services
Florida
Froven
Alea
Wilt No
Leweston
Mine Employment Security Comunicaion
Periuary
Traines
Morse High School
Shower for Mrs Horace Jones held at Woolwich home
A miscellaneous shower for Mrs Horace Jones, the former Mrs Shirley Kane, took place Wednesday night hosted by Mrs Alex St Poerre of Woolwich and co host Edwin Hooper. Attendees included Mrs Richard St Pierre Mrs Edward Orr Mrs Arthur Orr and others with gifts and refreshments centered on a pink umbrella display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex St. Poerre
Woolwich
Hestes
Horace Jones
Shirley Kane
Edwin Hooper
Tamestron
Richard St Pierre
Edward Orr
Arthur Orr
Arthur Darnell
Randall H. Orr
Furl Bailey
Lottie Spencer
Farl Dow
Nelson Rice
Joseph Proctor
Clarice Getehell
Melvin Cornish
Lawrence Edwards
Charles Powers
Francis Fills
Harry Fitc
Sanford Brown
Albert Humphrey
Harold Strout
Wil
Jones Millard
Bath
Harry Larraber
West Bath
David Michoud
Topsham
English Bride To Conduct Dancing School In Bath
Ruth Geoon, English bride of AO 2C Ralph Gibson, operates a private ballet dancing school for boys and public in Bath. Classes by telephone appointment at temporary quarters on Center Street. Gibson family settled in Bath after October from Jacksonville. Mrs Gibson, London native, trained in ballet with a long career including stage work prior to nursing duty in the Navy community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Geoon
Fronttreet
Brunswick Naval Air Station
Center Street
Gibson
Ralph MM. Gibson
Bath
Jacksonville
Fla
London
Ireland
Bath Police Association Plans 1958 Ball
Bath Police Benevolent Association outlines plans for its 1958 ball set for Saturday May 17 at the Bath armory. President John J Lowery Jr says Sid Lerman and his Portland orchestra return as entertainment. Lt Robert E Wagner and Patrolman Robert Starling will handle advertising while Patrolmen Paul G Avery and George Britte join the advertising team. Chief Edward L Gaudreau serves as honorary general chairman for the grand march. More committees will be named later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wey 3Uthy Police Benevolent Association
John J. Lowery, Jr
Bath Armory
Sid Lerman
Orchestra
Portland
Lowery
Robert E. Wagner
Robert Starling
Paul G. Avery
George Britte
Edward L. Gaudreau
Lou Groza Leads NFL Field Goals In 1957
Lou Groza of the Cleveland Browns topped the league with 15 field goals in 22 attempts during the 1957 NFL season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lou Groza
Cleveland Browns
Health and Welfare Chief Addresses Bath Lions Club
Maine Health and Welfare Commissioner Dean Fisher spoke to Bath Lions about the aging assistance program ending soon due to broader Social Security benefits and a stronger economy. He urged polio and Asian flu vaccinations and outlined the bureau duties including old age assistance, aid to dependent children, the disabled and the blind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath Lions Club
Maine
Dean Fisher
Lions
Fisher
Bureau of Administration
Bureau of Health
Bureau
Commissioner of Health and Welfare
Portland
Bangor
Health Bureau
Bath City
R. Clinton MacFadden
Bath
MacFadden
C. L Burgess
Caribou
Bids Open for Lambert Park Water Mains Relaying Project
Bids submitted Wednesday at Guth Water District for removing and relaying about 1.6 miles of water mains at Lambert Park and for a 12 inch main on High Street from Oliver to Winship. Base bids ranged from $38,048 to $68,007 with alternate figures, but no award has been made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Apparten Ary
Lambert Park
Guth Water District
High Street
Oliver
Winship Street
Crownale Construction Co, Inc
Rieccia & DeoSante’s Construction Company
A.P. Wyman
Samuel Aceto
Frederick Construction Company
Owen M.taylor
Susi & DiCenso Company
Read Callahan Brothers
Hospital Superintendent Speaks At Ladies Aid
Miss Catherine Ames R N superintendent of Bath Memorial hospital spoke at the Friday meeting of the Ladies Aid of Winter Street Congregational church. Devotions were by Mrs. Wallace Ham with piano by Mrs. Arthur Bowker. A play reading on Finding the Me In Home Missions was announced for next week. Tea served by hostesses including Mrs. Alfred Condon and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine Ames
R.N
Bath Memorial Hospital
Ladies Aid of
Winter Street
Ames
Wallace Ham
Arthur Bowker
Hlome
Alfred Condon
Clifford B. Wilband
Fred Hooper
Miss Ames
Frank Rittall
Elmer Trask
Walter Bowker
Edward Hawley
Club Has Baby Shower For Mrs Eleanor Perow
The Emblem Club Bowling League hosted a baby shower for Mrs Eleanor Perow at 938 Bedford Street. Invited guests included Mrs Ernest Kingsbury and others as presents were given in a musical cradle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eleanor Perow
Emblem Club
John Wakefield
Bedford Street
Ernest Kingsbury
Albert Pecci
Joseph Grace
John Hart
Joseph Desmond
Lawrence Perow
Barbera Hegerthy
Ardene MacFadden
Edgar Hancock
Jass
Wake Forest Opens 1958 With 12-Game Losing Streak
Winston-Salem N Y Wake Forest begins the 1958 football season with a 12 game losing streak from last season and the prior year. The Deacons scored 64 points in 10 games while opponents totaled 225.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winston-Salem
N. Y
Wake Forest
Deacons
Stork Shower Thursday For Mrs Clinton A Haynes
Mrs Clinton A Haynes hosts a stork shower at her father Jesse Truman’s home on 60 Denny road. Ethel Robinson and Lois Merrill entertain guests while gifts are displayed in a decorated bassinet. refreshments provided by the hostesses with assistance from Willard Atwood Jr. and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton A. Haines
Court Street
Ethel Robinson
Lois Merrill
Haines
Jesse Truman
Denny Road
Willard Atwood, Jr
Mae Griffin
Joseph McKenna
Frederick Cullen
Atwood
Milton Savage
Franklin MacDonald
Andrew Flaherty
Augustus Huse
Carl McCabe
Martha Hederman
Betty Robinson
Dorothy Robinson
Henry Henrikson
Raymond Durgin
Harrison Tipsword
Patricia Atwood
Barbara Homan
Post Nuptial Shower Honors Mrs Edward F Cox
Mrs Edward F Cox of this city was guest of honor at a surprise post nuptial shower hosted by Mrs Henry M Henrikson Mrs Clinton A Haines and Mrs Joseph M McKenna at Henrikson s Bluff road home. Cox formerly Pauline Campbell of St John NB wed Times City Editor Edward F Cox on Jan 18. gifts arranged on a decorated table under a multicolor umbrella. Guests included Priscilla Cullen Robert Milliken Eugene Lebel Elizabeth Bull Heywood Newcomb Cecil Beane William Dolloff Jane Stevens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward F. Cox
Henry M. Henrikson
Clinton A. Haines
Joseph M. McKenna
Priscilla Cullen
Robert Milliken
Eugene Lebel
Elizabeth Bull
Heywood Newcomb
Cecil Beane
William Dolloff
Jane Stevens
Friendly Club Meeting Honors Parshley and March of Dimes
The Friendly club gathered with Mrs. Ethel Parshley at her Middle street home for bridge and canasta. Prizes for canasta high score went to Mrs. Samuel Lakin and Mrs. Carlyle Taber in bridge. club donated to March of Dimes. Mrs. Timothy Smith was welcomed back after illness. Attendees included Mrs. John Swearingen and others. The group plans to meet next week at Mrs. Smith’s Russell street home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friendly Club
Ethel Parshley
Middle Street
Samuel Lakin
Carlyle Taber
Bridge
Timothy Smith
John Swearingen
William Curran
Charles Swearingen
Henry Rogers
Smith
Russell Street
Phippsburg Residents Urged to Aid Snow Removal
Chief Constable Henry Sence ecal of Phippsburg appealed for residents to avoid parking on roads to help snow removal. Cars blocking crews will be towed at owner expense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phippsburg
Henry Senceecal
Sagadahoe Pomona January Meeting At Topsham
The Sagadahoe Pomona met at Topsham Grange Hall with 98 in attendance. Officers present. visitors from North Waldo, Cumberland and Kennebec counties. Reports by Maude McDonald and others. candlelight ceremony for 1958. humorous skit by Topsham grange members. next meeting planned for February 26 in Richmond Corner with school of instruction in Topsham February 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sagadahoe Pomona
Topsham Grange Hall
Maeter James Royal
Bodwell
Enterprise
Progressive
North Waldo
Cumberland
Kennebec
Maude McDonald
Dirive
Raymond Campbell
Dremore
Evelyn Whidden
Merriconeng
Jacqueline Striphen
Merrymeeting
Dwight Wright
Dwitht Wright
Florence Stilphen
Ethel Andrew
Cleora Tarbox
Millward Patten
Lydia Adame
Liliecor Marshall Freida Bagssehr Herry Ecbreethair Ralph Ryan
Dorie Royal
Verna Coombs
Loretta Wilson
Alberta Bailey
Elfreda Perkins
Ilarmonica
Bones
Chester McCrater
Woolwich
Esther Andrews
Ireb
Progressive Orange
Richmond Corner
Sapadahoe County
Prangers
Topsham
Clyde Bailey
Lowell Temple Installs Officers In Pythian Sisters
Mrs Dorothy Fulton of Wiscasset was installed as most excellent chief of Lowell Temple Pythian Sisters at K of P hall. New officers include Jane Shea exalted senior Lucelia Blake exalted junior Ruth Sprague secretary Eunice Perry treasurer Inabelle Young protector Phyllis Akeley guard Pearl Campbell pianist Installing officers were Ruth Dodge Mizpah Temple Boothbay Caroline Kendrickson Boothbay Temple grand senior and Sarah Potter Lowell Temple grand manager. Mystery prize went to Lillian Warner. A pot luck supper will be served at the next meeting by Fulton Shea and Perry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Fulton
Wiscasset
Lowell Temple
Pythian
P.hall
Jane Shea
Lucelia Blake
Ruth Sprague
Eunice Perry
Inabelle Young
Phyllis Akeley
Pearl Campbell
Ruth Dodge
Mizpah Temple
Boothbay
Caroline Kendrickson
Boothbay Temple
Sarah Potter
Lillian Warner
Fulton
Sheu
Perry
Ladies Sodality Public Silver Tea at St Marys Church
The Ladies Sodality of St Marys church hosts a public silver tea from 2 30 to 5 p.m. Sunday at the rectory. Co chairs are Mrs R Clinton McFadden and Mrs Ernest Rogers with planning help from Mrs Lucien Bisson Mrs Joseph Carrier Mrs George Costain and Miss Mary Mulligan. Pouring duties assigned to a long list of volunteers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Sodality
St. Mary's Church
R. Clinton McFadden
Ernest Rogers
Lucien Bisson
Joseph Carrier
George Costain
Mary Mulligan
Bowen Torey
John P. Carey
Edward L
Bowdoinham Town Meeting and Local Elections
Bowdoinham schedules its annual town meeting for March 3 at the town hall with nomination papers due February 15. Alice Palmer and Irving Yemple lead filings for town clerk and fire chief. Yemple appointed acting chief last December after George Ackley’s resignation. The Bowdoinham school and public library annual meeting followed by a trustees’ session elected new officers and reported a new furnace and $800 spent on books.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Palmer
Miss Palmer
Irving Yemple
George Ackley
Sagadahoc Fertilizer Co
Maine ranks second in council manager communities nationwide
Statistics from the International City Managers Association released by City Manager Stanley Jandkins show Maine second to California in the number of communities using the council manager form. Total population under this system exceeds 31 million in 1,556 cities and towns across the United States and Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International City Managers’ Association
Stanley W. Jandkins
Maine
United States
California
Pine Ice
Texas
Michigan
Pennsylvania
Florida
Virginia
Judking
Canada
Bith
Miss Jo Ann Miller Weds William F. Chittenden at Pilgrim Memorial
Miss Jo Ann Miller daughter of Mrs. Martha Miller Bath married William F. Chittenden son of Mr and Mrs Fred Chittenden Jr Pittsfield Mass on January 25 at Pilgrim Memorial church Rev Frank C Van Clef officiated Maid of honor was Miss Mary Tardiff Bridesmaid Miss Claire Ascclin Best man Raymond DuFresne Usher William Alfonso Bride wore white lace over taffeta gown with seed pearl crown and cascade of white rosebuds Chittenden family connected to Murseigs School 1957 Liberty Mutual Boston Navy service on US S Price to end duty then GE Pittsfield employment planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jo Ann Miller
Martha Miller
Bath
William F. Chittenden
Fred Chittenden
Pittsfield
Mass
Pilgrim Memorial Church
Frank C. van Clef
Mary Tardiff
Claire Ascclin
Boston
Raymond DuFresne
William Alfonso
Chittenden
Murseigs School
Liberty Mutual Insurance Come Pany
U.S. Navy
US. S. Price
General Electric Company
Bath Elks Trustees Host Friday Dance and Smorgasbord
About 60 couples attended Bath Lodge of Elks trustees party Friday night. Music was provided by Walter Guaudet’s high fidelity system. The smorgasbord was prepared by Edward J. McMann assisted by his wife Arthur Michalos Mrs J Haviland Torrey steward Clifton Moody and Theodore Ham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath Lodge of Elks’ Trustees
Walter Guaudet
Edward J. McMann
Arthur Michalos
J. Haviland Torrey
Clifton Moody
Theodore Ham
Also Mentioned on This Page
CMP Company
Phone Co
Ries
First Federal Savings and Loan Association
Front Street
Bath Police Association
Ball
Ladies Aid
Bowdcinham
Tondoinhum School and Public Library
Board of Trustees
Lucille Jewel
Charles Jackett
Bowdoinham
Lewiston
Allen S. Saunders
Coola McEwen
Helen Millay
Mildred Dunn
Alicia Sedgley
Barbara Hackett
Vesta Williams
Barbara Rogers
Harry Prout
Maine Veegetable Growers Association
Scarboro
Recbert
Qetrest
Dennis Hewes
Bristol County
Massachusetts
Maynard Hinkley
David
Harry Prout, Jr
Raul Mackay
Pt.a
Women's Extension Service
Willian Mattoon
Bert Merrill
Knights of Pythias and
Pythian Sisters
K. of P. Hall
Milton McEwen
Ruth McEwen
Arlington
Charles Messer
Earle Ladd
Rome
Chester Hobart
Carl
Lewis
Walter Zachau
Alston Thurston
Mount Vernon
Frank Thorne
Carrie Johnson
Belfast
James Read
John Brown
Mabel Heenie
Jacqueline Stilphen
Carolyn Morse
Windsor Grange
Merry Meeting Grange
Elmer Dodge
Ruth Fisher
Risen
The
Tarnished Angels
SUN
Dorothy Efi and
Fess Parker
Chittenden-Miller
Bath Elks
Ada Y. Greenblatt
Escven Street
Adamo Greenblatt
Washington Street
Yaad Street
Real Estate and Insurance Avent
Dial HI
Apple
Main Street
Washington St
Ada Y
Greenblatt
Avon
Frances H. Fides
Bowdeinham
Mohawk
Wangton Street
Real Estate and Insurance
Eed Co. Stanley
E. K. Wallace
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