University of Life Series Planned for March Sundays
The seventh annual University of Life series will run four consecutive Sunday evenings in March at Winter Street Congregational church. Spearheaded by the Greater Birth Council of Churches, it features four chaplains from Harvard, Lowell, New York City, and Union Theological Seminary, with sessions on career choice, church music, Bible study, and Christian responsibilities. Registrations open February 10 through local churches among area participates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. Cooke
Daniel L. Lord, Jr
University of Life
Greater Birth Council of Churches
Winter Street Congregational Church
George A Buttrick
Presbyterian
Harvard University
Victor Scalise
Lowell
Mass
Henry Synth Leiper
New York City
Paul Scherer
Union Theological Seminary
James Robert Thompson
Good Will Farms
Frederick I. T. Tillotson
Bowdoin College
William Hidden
First Parish
Brunswick
James L. Grant
Grace Episcopal Church
E. Hartwell Daly
Methodist
Waterville
Rev Daly
Beacon Street Methodist
Central Congregational
Corliss Street Baptist
Grace Episcopal
Church of the New Jerusalems
Phippsburgh Community
Salvation Army
Church of the Seventh Day Advent
Wesley Methodist
Winiter Street Congregational
Wiscoset Congregational
Prunawick Naval Air Base
Fire Prevention Program At Huse School
Fred Pecci of the Bath Fire Department presented a Fire Prevention program at Huse Memorial school. He demonstrated with a three story House of Hazards model, built 275 hours, used a control panel to simulate fires, and quizzed pupils. He cited eight main fire causes and warned against misusing gasoline, noting 75 to 80 percent of deaths come from smoke inhalation. He urged respect for fire alarm boxes and thanked Principal Manley Grant and the Bath Fire Department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huse Memorial School
Fred Pecci
Bath Fire Department
Mr. Pecei
Pecei
Manley Grant
Peec
Wiring Sparks Levin Home Fire in North Street Residence
Fire started by a plug-in heating cable in the Levin laundry room at 10 North Street. Sam and Mrs Levin woke to smoke around 2 am and alerted Fire Chief Richard Frates who dispatched the box alarm. Firefighters cut through partitions to reach the blaze, smoke caused damage, and the fire was extinguished about an hour later. the home was insured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Levin
North Street
Mothers Collect 1677 In Canvass For Polio Drive
Collections totaling 1676.96 were turned in to Morse High headquarters Wednesday for the Mothers March on polio in Bath and North Bath. Ward totals ranged from 38.95 to 360.22 with a large team canvassing door to door between 7 and 8 pm. Henry D. Small supervised the tally at headquarters with counts by several volunteers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morse High School
Bath
North Bath
Ward
Henry D. Small
John Ofa Oeay
Survey Details Studying Morse High Class of 1956
Principal Raymond Farnham releases results of a survey by Nathan Watson Ruth Wilson and Margaret Flaherty of 137 Morse High graduates. Findings show 36 pursuing higher education 29 clerks 24 military service 15 unskilled jobs 7 married 7 unemployed and other trades. College diploma group notes 28 would gain college recommendation six on conditional basis six not eligible. Observations cite maturity and time management as factors affecting progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond W. Farnham
Morse High School
Nathan W. Watson
Ruth Wilson
Guidance Department
Margaret Flaherty
Maine Maritime Academy
Ricker Junior College
Trio Is Treated Following Crash On Woolwich Road
Three Woolwich men were hospitalized after a 1951 Chevrolet struck a ledge on Route 1 in Woolwich and swung to the opposite shoulder. Warren A. Baker 19 suffered a compound knee injury. Gerald Merrill 19 faced possible broken ribs. driver Fred L. Baker 22 had only abrasions. Ambulances aided the injured and State Trooper Hodgkins investigated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woolwich
Warren A. Baker
Gerald Merrill
Fred L Baker
Merle D. Niles
Bath
Warren Baker
Merrill
Bath Police
Carlton Bridge
Philip Hodgkins
Maine Night At Topsham Session Featured Poised Pomona
At the Sagadahoc Pomona January meeting in Topsham with about 125 attendees, an exhibition of Maine products organized by Alex Burgess and Alton Collins highlighted the evening alongside a baked beans supper. Proceeds from Maine foods sales and displays benefited the Pomona treasury. Salo J. Tani spoke on the Division of Research and Planning in Maine’s Department of Industry and Commerce, stressing planning boards and the division. Guests included Mrs Flora and Mrs Charles White. Officers attended. some positions were filled pro tem. Reports came from several subordinate granges. discussions covered utility rates, agriculture legislation, and Sears Foundation community service. The gathering opened with host master Augustine Ponziani and Pomona Master Ralph Ryan, who noted Sagadahoc Pomona’s recent Woolwich dinner success. The group sang the State of Maine Song and discussed attracting Maine youth. Continued on Page Five.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Sagadahoc Pomona
Topsham Grange
Alex Burgess
Alton Collins
Maine Foods
Pomona
Treasury
Salo J. Tani
Department of Industry and Commerce
Grangers
Phyllis Dolloff
Charles White
Ralph Ryan
James Brice
Elnora Blanchard
Raymond Campbell
Annie Hosmer
William Marshall
Cleora Tarbox
Cumberland
Kennebec
Lincoln
Melvin Pratt
Bodwell
Shirley Scott
Dirigo
Dromore
Evelyn Whidden
Merriconeag
Ralph Stilphen
Merrymeeting
Alice Larrabee
Sagadahoc
Dwight Wright
Solid Rock
Augustine Ponziani
Topsham
Ethel MacDonald
West Bath
Frank Bailey
Woolwich
White
Utility Fair Rates Committee
Travel program presented by Winter Street Aid group
The Ladies Aids of Winter Street Congregational Church hosted a Friday travelogue directed by Mrs. Carl Swanton. Members shared travel experiences, planning a Feb. 28 calendar supper, a Maine mission contribution, and a World Day of Prayer event on March 8 led by Mrs. Sargent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aids of
Winter Street
Carl Swanton
Wallace Ham
Marie Berry
Earl Kimble
Edgar Leavitt
Henry McCabe
Homer Potter
Alice Varney
Elmer Trask
John Sylvester
W. H. McGlinchy
Munroe Carlton
U S S Bigelow Launches at Bath Iron Works Saturday
The destroyer U S S Bigelow was launched at Bath Iron Works to honor Navy man Elmer C Bigelow recipient of the Medal of Honor. Verna B Perry of Hebron served as sponsor as BIW opened the yard to the public for the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Baer Connard
Bath Iron Works
Stanley M Alexander
Bath
Mr. Newell
Fletcher
Corregidor Island
Philippines
Bigelow
Maine Medical Association hosts statewide long distance conference
Maine doctors linked by phone from Bath to 11 sites in a statewide effort to promote a comprehensive immunization drive for everyone in the state up to age 60. Dr. Winch ench of Bath presided as MMA president elect, with Dr. Hanley of Brunswick noting Maine would be among the first to adopt the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine Medical Association
Bath
Francis A. Winchenbach
Maine
MMA
Daniel F. Hanley
Brunswick
George Wood
Bangor
Chicago
Jonas Salk
Alex Langmuir
Wood
Need To Conserve Maine Resources At Wesley Church
Owen Richardson state supervisor of Sea and Shore Wardens and Donald Harriman state marine biologist spoke at the Methodist Men's Club meeting at Wesley Church. Harriman urged wise use of natural resources with focus on Maine shore fisheries and how citizens can protect their rights. A color film on fisheries problems preceded a Q and A on proposed Augusta legislation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owen Richardson
Donald Harriman
Methodist Men's Club
Wesley Church
Harriman
Maine
Richardson
Augusta
Bath Girl Wounded by Rifle in Family Accident
Sue Ellen Johnson 12 faces danger list after a rifle misfire by her brother Jackie at their Bath home. She suffers a fractured thigh and arterial laceration. 12 blood donors from the Brewewick NAS and Bath police aided emergency transfusions during surgery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sue Ellen Johnson
Bath
Bath Memorial Hospital
Edward L. Kinder
Amet
Brekewick Naval Air Station
Sue Ellen
Katherine M. Johnson
Central Ave
John H Jackie
Johnson
Edward I. Gaudreau
Jackie
Robert Staiang
Paul Avery
Bath Police Department
Ceylon Badore
Charles Swerringen
Stanley W. Hutchins
Herman F. Co
Maine Easter Seal Drive Seeks 80000 For 1957
The Pine Tree Society calls for 80000 in the 1957 Easter Seal Campaign to fund crippled children's and adults care in Maine. Funds support Hyde Memorial Rehabilitation, Bath adult program and workshop, and Pine Tree Camp at Rome, with about 90 percent staying in state. The campaign mails March 15 to back national Easter Seal goals of service education and research.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
William H. Dalton
Pine Tree Society For
Buster Seal
Bath
Rome
Pine Tree Society
Bath Memorial Hospital Corporators Meet Saturday
Bath Memorial Hospital will hold its annual meeting of the corporators Saturday at 2 p.m. in the hospital. Officers and trustees will be elected and annual reports heard. Refreshments will be served in the cafeteria after the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath Memorial Hospital
Rev Dr Wilson Celebrates 83rd Birthday Sunday
The Rev Dr David L Wilson former pastor of Central Congregational Bath observed his 88rd birthday Sunday at his Washington street home. The Bath minister marked his 43rd anniversary in the city and received cards gifts and two birthday cakes from parishioners. He is a Union Theological Seminary graduate 1898 and past Grand Master of Maine York Rite bodies. He has four sons and six grandchildren with relatives in Bath Merose and Bowdoin College hockey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David L. Wilson
Central Congregational Church
Washington Street
Bath
Wilson
New York City
Union Theological Seminary
Fort Fairfield
Belfast
Central Church
Maine
United States
Red Cross of
Constantine
Grand Commandery
Knights Templar
Carrie Hall Transferred for Hyde Memorial Hospital Treatment
Miss Carrie Hall of 1023 Middle Street, patient at Bath Memorial Hospital for two weeks, was transferred to Hyde Memorial for area treatment and reported as recovering satisfactorily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrie Hall
Middle Street
Bath Memorial Hospital
Hyde Memorial Rehospital
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Mitey Whitehead
South Porthoened
Oaf Piipoburg
Harvey Atameinen
Atonta
Mareh
Chariath
Lockwood
Ate
Welfare Servier
Portlana
Tallotson
William Hiddod
John F. Cooke and
Huse
Levin
Frates
Edward J. McMann
Pleasant St
Trio
Woolwich Road
Genesta
Alice Stilphen
Genesta Chapter
Masonic Temple
Nellie D'Arcy
Nellie D’arcy
Evelyn Wyman
Louise Scanlin
Mary Larrabee
Willa Bailley
Ruth Freeman
Dorothy Pratt
Golden Sheaf
Pine Cone
Pioneer
Harbor Light
Aid
USS Bigelow
B.I.W
Medical Assn
Jon
Porthind
Bainbridge
Thomas E. Burgess
Paul E. Duprey
Gerald F. Gray
Order of DeMolay
Harvey Prawer
Prawer
Sam Prawer
Oliver Street
Victor Fuller
Joseph Fullerton
Dennis Ring
Edward True
Edward Larrabee
Richard Lord
Donald McAllister
Frank L. Dennett
Kittery
Lance Fuller
Hugh Andrews
Portland
Donald Freeman
Solar Lodge of Masons
Paul A. Marchant
DeMolay Mothers Club
Clinton Owen
Seal Drive
Dr. Wilson
McClure
Cahill
Leeman Highway
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