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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Feb 12, 1959

Page

5

World Day of Prayer events lead parish activities in Wiscasset

In Wiscasset events at St Philip's and First Congregational reflect World Day of Prayer. Attendees include Mrs Soule Mrs Cowley and others with ushers and collectors named. Meetings at the parish house feature Rev Stanley Johnson presenting slides from Austria.

St. Philip's Church St. Philip's David Soule Charles Cowley Henry Darling Congregational Church Walter Sherman Guy Johnson Juanita Groves Roy Marston Eugene McGrath Gerald Sherman Harvey Beane Robert MacQueston Woman's Club of Wiscasset Stanley Johnson Austria

Day's Ferry Church Forms Ladies Aid in Woolwich

An organizing meeting of the Day's Ferry church Ladies Aid elected officers and planned activities. The group, likely the first such society in the historic Woolwich church, will meet the first and third Tuesdays at the Day's Ferry community clubhouse.

Ladies Aid of the Day’s Ferry Church Woolwich Day's Ferry Ralph Durgan Wallace Ham Walter Sleeper Edward Gallant Albert Richard Gallant Road

Woolwich groups host social events and town notices

Woolwich clubs met at Homes of Mrs Kay Gainsley and Mrs Doris Haley for a Valentine party and planning session for the Easter campaign. Nequasset Ladies Auxiliary, Willing Workers and town residents shared meetings, births, deaths, school events, and upcoming fundraisers with details on attendees and locations.

Good Will Club Kay Gainsley River Road Leo Paradis Gainsley Ethel Bailey Lincoln Street Bath

Woolwich Man Randall Orr Passes Bar Exams

Randall H. Orr, 32, of Woolwich, a Bath businessman, is among 10 candidates to pass the bar exam. A Portland University Law School graduate with a Maine bachelor’s degree, he plans to practice in Bath and continue running Randy’s Texacote on Route 1. Orr seeks Bath Court Recorder, with other candidates from Bath and Topsham.

Randall H. Orr Woolwich Randy's Texacotellon Bath Orr Portland University Law School University of Maine Providence R. I Eleanor Davis Bath Court Ronald Hart David Klickstein Merle James Topsham Smith- Tobey Post American Legion Amvets

West Bath Sewing Group Works On Easter Seals Mailers

The West Bath Sewing group met at Mrs. Francis Dehan’s home Thursday evening to assemble Easter Seals mailers. Attendees included Hague, Mrs. Oliver Wass, Mrs. Courtney Stover, Mrs. Stanley Rose and Mrs. Harold Perkins. Refreshments were served.

West Bath Francis Deehan Ose Hague Oliver Wass Courtney Stover Stanley Rose Harold Perkins Irving Burnham Lawrence Burnham York Robert Burnham

Surprise party honors Sears retiree in Bath

Mrs. Percy Pratt, a Sears Roebuck & Co. office worker for 70 years, is honored at a surprise party hosted by Mrs. Reginald Cote and Sears employees at the Drummond home in Bath. The event features a casserole dinner, Valentine decor, and gifts including a silver tray and china arrangement.

Percy Pratt Reginauld Cote Sears Roebuck & Co Bath Norman Drummond Warren F. Hawley Jr Pratt Sears & Roebuck Co Dorothy Wood Vona Brown Madeline Oliver Christine Watts Sylvia Bowers Irene Hunt Charlotte Doyle Mary Baker Ruth Mullaney Doris Small Earlem Cromwell Drummonds

Youngsters Find 185.85 Worth Of Uncashed Checks

Two Bath youths ages 10 and 14 turned over to police uncashed checks totaling 185.85 found in a snow bank near Topsham. The bag also contained about 20 in cash and was left at the SAGE base. Patrolman Russell I. Alexander investigated the loss and concluded the bag was dropped by someone who found it and removed the cash.

Bath Jack McCall, Jr McCall Oliver Street Barbara Brown Marshall Brown Tower Circle SAGE Topsham Popsham Russell I. Alexander

Past Lecturers Night Observed at West Bath Grange Meeting

West Bath Grange held a Past Lecturers Night with all officers for the business session being past lecturers. Alice Burgess organized arrangements and the program featured music, dances, readings, and a Lincoln tableau. A future school of instruction by State Deputy Clyde Bailey was announced along with a Beans For Youth supper.

Manchester Madden Claude Beals Old State Road Fernand Bailey Mountain Road Pearl Hilton Raymond Belanger Roseann Harold Tasker Malcom Hassan Gary Woolwich Albert Moore Sagadahoc Ferry Bath Memorial Hospital Moore Shirley Hunnewell J. Vinal Hunnewell Montsweag Paul de Vore Cathy Samuel Soule Wiscasset Bernard Bailey Montsweag Road Josephine Johnson Clyde Bailey Dirigo Grange Brunswick Mere Riconeag Grange North Harpswell Elbert Woodman Bruce Brian Nequasset Woodman Margaret Woodman Nobleboro John Carleton Hugh Madden Mainchester N. H Carleton Thomas Schulten T. Tarpy Schulten Woolwich Center Norfolk Newport R. I Ellison Reginald Stacey William Robson Murphy’s Corner Charles Haley Lewiston Bertram Crocker Bath Iron Works Marion Hanson Stagecoach Inn Bath Woolwich P. T. A Central School Robert de Wick John McPhail Girl Scouts Brownies Cub Scouts Ira Witham Ira II Aire Cynthia Clinton Witham West Bath Grange Alice Burgess Edwin Haggett Doris Wing Topsham Alice Johnson Mattie Collins Mary Gaudreau Ila Day Pomona Ethel McDonald Lacey Armstrong Ceres Thelma Sylvester Ponona Eva Lemont Mmnister West Batherauine Carver Lucy Armstrong Frank Carver Esther Andrews Ada Larrabee Mronge Clyde Baileys Lany Ladies Aid the Grange

Stork Shower Honors Mrs. Arnold Maxwell at Winnegamie Club

Mrs. Arnold Maxwell was guest of honor at a stork shower Friday evening at the Winnegamie Community Club house. Hostesses were her nieces Miss Donna Morse and Miss Judy Morse. A pink and blue bassinet displayed gifts as refreshments were served.

Arnold Maxwell Winnegame Maxwell Donna Morse Judy Morse Edward Williams Arthur Williams Jennie Lewis Shirley Temple John Perkins Alvin Mitchell Shirley Pratt Lloyd Rogers John G. Morse, Jr Frances Morse Ilarald Mott Ralph Williams John Williams Francenna Williams Edward Skillin Maurice Skillin Frederick Thomas William Guillman Richard Morse Gloria Pratt Lveola Mott

Woolwich Heart Fund Tag Day Set for Feb 14

On February 14 the Woolwich Heart Fund Tag Day will be held with workers Nancy Berry Ruth Soule Janice Baker and others. Mrs David Bb Soule announces the event naming lead solicitors and a large team of volunteers including Mrs Margaret Gardiner Mrs Gerald Creamer Miss Toni Dodie Mrs Elmer McFarland and several more.

Woolwich Heart Fund David Bb. Soule Nancy Berry Ruth Soule Janice Baker Margaret Gardiner Gerald Creamer Loring Edgerly Hollis Leeman William Berry Clyde Bailey Toni Dodie Elmer McFarland FE. Sullivan Gilbert Hathorne Linda Roderick Herbert Wright Harvey Chubbuck Just Wold Leo King

Montsweag Fellowship To Assist In Service Feb 22

The Montsweag Baptist Youth Fellowship will assist the Rev. Stephen Sidebotham with a service at the Old Folks Home on Sunday February 22. The meeting was led by Freddy Bailey and included prayers, readings, and a quiz. Seventeen members were present.

Montsweag Leona Bailey Lynn McIntire Freddy Bailey Nancy McLaughlin Robert Hamlin Winifred Reynolds Randolph Hamlin Joshua McLaughlin Libby Hill Road Gardiner Cedric Hamlin Call's Hill Dresden Helen McLaughlin Hartford Ames Textile Co Heart Fund Carleton MacCobb South Dresden William Brown Stephen Powell West Dresden Chester Dorr Dresden Center James Manelick Alvin Jewett Dresden Mills Dresden-Richmond St. John's Episcopal Church Eirnest Cate Charles E. Karsten, Jr Ernest W. Cate Bruce Alexander Dorr Woodward Keustrer Elmer Berry Charles E. Foss Katy Shenclin Kenneth Woodward Gardiner General Hospital

West Bath Seeks Three Selectmen Amid Contests

West Bath holds an annual town meeting March 6 7 with contests for all three selectmen posts as eight townsmen have filed papers. Candidates include Robert Metcalf George Stimpson Stanley Rose Albert Reno Jr Rinland Patterson Richard Farrow Donald Ambrose Ralph Williams and current officials seek re election where noted. Election at Littlefield school March 6 polls 2 to 7 pm. Nomination deadline February 21.

West Bath Robert Metcalf Campbells Pond George Stimpson Foster's Point Raad First Selectman Stanley Rose Foster's Point Road Albert Reno Owen Williams Courtney E. Stover Brange

Woolwich Fire Department Adds Fourth Truck

The Woolwich Fire Department reports a newly purchased truck arrived Saturday, bringing total equipment to four. The truck features a 750 gallon tank and pump and will be housed at the station built by volunteers. Fire chief Arthur L. Youland and others prepared the acceptance. A Wednesday meeting features speaker Donald Severance and discussions of by laws and dividing the department into two companies.

Woolwich Fire Department Woolwich Arthur L. Youland James Hay Addler Bishop Hadley Smith Walter Smith Clifford Molson Fire Department

Local Highway Crews Clear Ice in North Bath

North Bath state highway crews worked Thursday to remove ice from roads. Ellsworth Darling returned to Bain Tron Works Monday after illness kept him home last week. Community notices mention hospital visits and family travel among Bath residents.

State. Highway Dept North Bath Ellsworth Darling Bain Tron Works Paul Cuno Argentia Nld VP 26 Squadron RNALS Margaret Rouke Raymond Foster Royden Traines Mr. Forbes Togius Veteran’s Hospital David Llowdertore Bath Memorial Hospital Suchas Jean Joan Mes. N

Power Squadron Founders Day Banquet This Saturday

Kennebec River Power Squadron will hold its annual Founders Day banquet and graduation dinner Saturday evening Feb 14 at Sedgwick. A social hour begins at 7 with dinner at 7 30. After the ceremony there will be demonstrations of piloting exam results from Bath Boothbay Harbor and Waterville. Commander Wyatt Albertson of Sebasco Estates chairs.

Kennebec River Power Squadron Sedgwick Dinns Usps Bath Boothbay Harbor Waterville Li. Cmdr Wyatt Albertson Sebasco Estates

Richmond clubs gather for charity and community notices

Richmond area clubs and organizations met Monday and Tuesday evenings at members’ homes for fundraisers, skits, and ceremonies. The Beulah Rebekah lodge approved a March of Dimes donation and announced next meeting March 2 at Margaret Nelson’s home. DAR and other groups held events with speeches by local officials, awards, and announcements of honors, high school activities, and public notices.

Bath Teen-Age Club Elects Treasurer At Miss Douglas Home

The Bath Teen-Age 4-H club met February 5 at Lucia Douglas's home on Washington Street. Mariot Small was elected treasurer. Plans for February 17 at Dawn Kenney’s home and a St Patrick's Day party were formed. Members received project materials and refreshments were served.

Bath Lucia Dovelis Herbert Douglas Washington Street Mariot Small Pamelia Hansen Dawn Kenney Pratt Street Nevember Bernice Colby Miss Douglas Joanne Dauphinee Susan Marchant Constance Ramsay Susan Footer Jean Stecu

Bath Lioness Meet to Support Dirigo Girls State Effort

The Bath Lionesses held their first regular meeting since November at Stagecoach Inn. Members approved a two dollar assessment for the club fund to sponsor a Dirigo Girls State candidate and voted to contribute to the March of Dimes. A swap party featured the program planned by Mrs. Warren Aliberti and Mrs. Richard Gilmore. Next meetings set for Feb 19 at Stagecoach Inn with a program organized by Mrs. Clinton Owen and Mrs. Richard Johnson. Mrs. Ray Green attended as a guest.

First Congregational Church Brackett Child Health Conference Woman’s Club of Wiscasset Pinelands Pownal Bliss Hall Harold Campbell Clarence Race Alfred Norton Stanton Sherman Walter Sherman Gerald Sherman Walter Pashard Lincoln Lodge Masonic Hall James P. Bailey W. M Paul H. Micte S. W Aaron T. Tucker J. W Butron A. Adams George A. Chase George H. Wilson Earl B. Colby George A. Jones S. D Alan C DiPerri Clark Bath Stuart Wyman Miles Memorial Hospital Damariscotta Bath Lionesses Stagecoach Inn Dirigo Girls Warren Aliberti Richard Gilmore Clinton Owen Richard Johnson Ray Green

Bath Girl Crowned Queen of BNAS Winter Carnival

Miss Linda Leeman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs Clifton Leeman, was crowned queen at the Brunswick Naval Air Station Winter Carnival. Leader Les Brown presided as orchestra chief, and Vierse Tigh school senior received a bouquet from Capt. Frank R. Moore. The winner was sponsored by the 65411 Aircraft Control and Warning Squadron US Air Force.

Linda Leeman Clifton Leeman Brunswick Naval

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