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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Feb 13, 1958

Page

3

Winter Street Church To Sponsor Exchange Student At Morse

The Pilgrim Fellowship and World Service committees of Winter Street Congregational church will sponsor a foreign exchange student for the 1958-1959 term. The Bath high school student will live with a Winter Street family and attend Morse High School. The program, organized by American Field Service, aims to foster understanding among youths from 42 countries with support from the U.S. government and donors. Funds will be raised by church projects and community gifts, and the program seeks to broaden Bath residents’ view of life abroad through direct student contact.

Pilgrim Fellowship World Service Committees Winter Street Congregational Church Bath Morse High School Winter Street Winter Street Church Morse Eli Hie Field Service Sumner Sewall Loyall F. Sewall Edward P. Curtis Rochester Small Point U.S Sareen Arr Aesenhower Field Service Exchange Washington World Service Committee American Field Service Exchange Edna White James Hansen Carl Stinson Leland Patten Merton Bradway C. Arthur Mayo, Jr Martin v B. Sargent E. O. Barsness Raymond W. Farnham Melvin B. Henderson Hildreth H. Fisher

Navy Wives Club Welcomes Three New Members

At Brunswick Naval Air Station Thursday night the Navy Wives Club admitted three new members Mrs Nona Renstro Mrs Barbara Worwetz and Mrs Fay Keenum Presiding president Mrs Shirley Anderson led a business meeting approving yearly committee appointments Ways and means chairwoman Mrs Donna Jacobs outlined plans for a style show A white elephant sale was announced for the next social meeting A gift was presented to Mrs Anderson for her service The next meeting is set for February 20 Invitations extend to all enlisted men or retired spouses who may join Refreshments were served by Mrs Gail Clukcy and Mrs Dorothy McKeen.

Navy Wives Club Brunswick Naval Air Station Nona Renstro Barbara Worwetz Fay Keenum Shirley Anderson Donna Jacobs Ways and Means Anderson Fleet Gail Clukcy Dorothy McKeen

Social Club Hosts Gathering at Mrs Ledyards Home

Mrs James C Ledyard and three other hostesses entertained club members Tuesday evening at 26 Lincoln Street. Guests included Miss Betty Allen Mrs Arthur Ives Mrs Genevieve Lawrence from South Portland and Mrs Horace P Herrick formerly of Bath with Mrs Richard Thompson of Falmouth Foreside.

James C. Ledyard Henry D. Small Clinton V. Owen John E. Hayes Thei

Violet Named State Flower of Lilinois

The violet is designated as the state flower of Lilinois, emphasizing its cultural and botanical significance within the region.

Violet Lilinois

Woolwich Grange honors Chubbucks on 29th anniversary

Woolwich Grange honored Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Chubbuck at a meeting marking their 29th wedding anniversary. The master Mrs. Chubbuck presided with secretary pro tem Mrs. Doris Haley. A Feb. 16 ham and turkey dinner was announced along with Sears Foundation contest participation and upcoming awards.

Harvey Chubbuck Woolwich Grange Chubbuck The Grange Doris Haley Clyele Bailey Frank Bailey Albert Bailey Jacqueline Durgin Sears Foundation Ethel Reed Chulsbuck Durgin Autu Munsey

Engagement announced for Meredith Mitchell and Richard Sackett

Mrs. Muriel Hogan of 29 Drayton Road announces the engagement of her daughter Meredith Mitchell to Richard Sackett of 654 AC and W USAF He is stationed at Brunswick Naval Air Station No wedding date has been set

Muriel Hogan Drayton Road Meredith Mitchell Richard Sackett W. Usaf Sgt. Sacckett Brunswick Naval Air Station

Christopher Boyle Returns to BIW Duties

Christopher Boyle of 106 North Street resumes duties at BIW on September 20 following a recent illness.

Christopher Boyle North Street The BIW

Bath Man Invited by Governor to Serve on Beard

Robert Perry of Bath was invited by Governor Muskie to join the permanent Advisory Committee on Medications, effective August. Perry has long served Bath as a school board member and held chairmanship roles, with a family including wife Geraltine Duprey and five children.

Bath Robert. Perry Shaw Street Muskie Mione Lewistiliune Perry Omor Muskie Maone Sears Atuiy Air Fire World Weeks Bath Board Education Press Heel Tub Geraltine Duprey Kevin Daniel Mark Cathy Cynthia Tythor Carrier Association Aooteswhir c Knistus Colusbus Bath Cinmiyy Chey Fir Sattordas Folbruvie Ite Luis Hote Awetistia

Parcel Post Shower for Former Bath Girl G Keith Davis

Mrs. Andrew C Flaherty Jr hosted a parcel post shower at 17 Wigh Street for Mrs. G Keith Davis and newborn Gregory Beth Davis of Pensacola. Guests included Mrs Elford A Stover and many Bath residents. refreshments featured pickles olives potato chips brownies and coffee. Centerpiece a cradle with flowers.

Andrew C Flaherty, Jr Wigh Street G. Keith Davis Intent Grevory Beth Davis Pia Davis Nancy Lee Stover Bath Hermsbaned Li Divis WSN Bs Agut Cory Field Pensicola Elford A. Stover William W. Oliver Charles L. Wegevit Pat F. Akeley John M. Conleg

Founders Day Skit Presented by West Bath P T A

West Bath P T A held a Thursday meeting with Mrs. Leonard Smith. A Founders Day skit by Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Janet Babine, and Mrs. Aline Ouellette entertained members. Past presidents honored. cake planned for Feb 24 Bath Junior High school observance. History of unit read. prize won by Greece Brewer.

West Bath Bath Smith Greece Brewer al Smith Emily Reno Grace Prewer

Engagement Announced For Alice Mae Allen And Everitt Adams

Mrs Frank W Blethen of York and Frank G Allen of 938 Oliver announce the engagement of their daughter Alice Mae Allen to Everitt Edward Adams son of Mr and Mrs Dike Road The bride to be is a Morse high school junior living with her grandparents on North Street Extension Adams is Morse high school graduate class of 1957 and works at the local A P store.

Frank W. Blethen York Frank G. Allen Oliver Street Ruth Alice Mae Allen Everitt Edward Adams Dike Road Miss Allen Morse High School Emery E. Rideout North Street Adams

Miss Patricia Twitchell Arrives for Morse High Student Teaching

Miss Patricia Twitchell of Turner arrives Monday February 10 to begin a six week student teaching placement in Morse High School Home Economics under Elizabeth Barker. The University of Maine senior will observe and teach in sophomore foods, home nursing, junior clothing, family relations, advanced foods, and grooming. She will join Future Homemaker activities and clothing classes at the Bailey Evening School while living at 33 Andrews Road in Bath with the Richard E Jackson home.

Patricia Twitchell Turner Morse High School Miss Twitchell University of Maine Blizabeth Barker Morse Bailey Bath

Couples Club Plans Lent Radio Plays at Winter Street

The Couples' club of Winter Street Congregational Church will produce Dorothy Sayers radio plays during Lent. They will be taped and broadcast on Sunday afternoons, with five plays covering Palm Sunday to the Resurrection. Rehearsal is Sunday at 7 at the church. volunteers invited to join.

Couples’ Club Winter Street Congregational Church 13Rothy Sayers Dorothy Sayers British Broadcasting Co New England

Village Pride Restaurant Sold to Local Couple in Brunswick

Mr and Mrs Dominique P Paiement of Brunswick acquired the Village Pride restaurant and bakery on Front Street from Mrs Lena Beany and Harvey Greenlaw and will operate under the same name. Paiement previously worked 14 years at the Brunswick state liquor store and his wife has about a decade in restaurant work. They have two sons, Tommy and David. Paiement was a well known local baseball infielder in several regional leagues and played for Bath Iron Works during WWII.

Dominique P. Paiement Brunswick Tommy Brunswick High School David Paiement New York - Pennsylvania Blue Ridge Bath Iron Works Corp

State Highway Maps At C of C Office

Bath Area Chamber of Commerce reports a free supply of 1958 State Highway Commission Maine maps at the chamber office. Information covers industrial opportunities travel and outdoor recreation. A folder on Covered Bridges in Maine and 16 millimeter films are lent by the Highway Commission along with state information bureaus and a small map with colored photos.

Bath Area

West Bath Grange meeting highlights and plans

The West Bath Grange held a regular meeting directed by lecturer Mrs. Alice Inman with songs readings and a valentine program. Visitors came from Windsor Topsham and Dromore. A county officers school in Sagadahoc is set for Topsham with state officers presiding and a 5:30 supper. Evelyn Gagnon was named refreshment chair for next week.

West Bath Grange Alice Inman the Grange Joan Arsenault Robert Palmer Margaret DeMerchant Bertha Palmer Esther Andrews Mattie Collins Robert Lawrence Palmer, Jr Helen McNelly Donald Coombs Persis Miller Verna Coombs Windsor Topsham Dromore Granges Maine Retriever Club Sagadnahoc County Topsham Grange Maynard Dolloff

Nequasset Extension Group Meets Feb 5

Mrs Burnette Wallace hosted the Nequasset Extension Group at Granite Street with Louise Huff of South Paris leading a study on Health and Food Dollars using a cardboard skeleton. Dessert featured February holiday cherry pie. Maude Wright outlined Egypt and Eshel Bailey will present March. Next meeting with Norma Holbrook on Nequasset road on Broiler topic.

Burnette Wallace Nequasset Extension Group Granite Street Louise Huff Paris Huff Sadie Bailey Wallace Maude Wright Egypt Eshel Bailey Norma Holbrook Nequasset Road

Letter Carriers Auxiliary Installs Officers

Mrs. Robert Rice was installed as president of the local Letter Carrier's Auxiliary as the group met Thursday evening with Mrs. Joseph McLaughlin at her Bedford street home. Other officers installed were Mrs. George McKellar as vice president Mrs. William Ketchum Jr as secretary and Mrs. Guy Hinds as treasurer. Past President Mrs. Athana Gillespie served as installing officer with Dwinal Cornish as Mistress at Arms. The group discussed projects for funds and will meet next month with Mrs. Rice at her Washington street home with Gillespie as co hostesses.

Robert Rice Joseph McLaughlin Bedford Street George McKellar William Ketchum, Jr Guy Hinds Athana Gillespie Dwinal Cornish Washington Street Mrs. Gillespie

Emblem Club Plans Valentine Party At Hyde Park

Mrs Donald Emero hosted Emblem club members on High street as final plans were made for a February 15 Valentine party at Hyde Park Community building with music by Walter Gaudet Mrs Mary Hart gave hair style demonstrations Attendees included Mrs Joseph Robinson Mrs Earl Fortier Mrs John Hart Mrs Ernest Kingsbury Mrs Raymond Vachon Mrs Louis Petlock Mrs Lawrence Pero Mrs Clyde Stilphen Mrs John Wakefield Mrs Eleanor Oldis and Mrs Joseph Grace

Donald Emero Emblem Club High Street Hyde Park Walter Gaudet Mary Hart Joseph Robinson Earl Fortier John Hart Ernest Kingsbury Raymond Vachon Louis Petlock Lawrence Pero Clyde Stilphen John Wakefield Eleanor Oldis Joseph Grace

Kennebec Art Club Plans Public Show of Children’s Paintings

The Kennebec Art Club will sponsor a public showing of children’s paintings at the Winnegance Community Club. Works by Bath area youth will be exhibited and judged for prizes. The event is tentatively set for May with participation from students in grades seven through twelve. Further plans will be announced.

Kennebec Art Club Winnegance

Woolwich Buys Equipment For CD Training Course

Woolwich civil defense director Arthur L. A. Youland announced purchases of blankets raincoats electric lanterns and other items for civil defense training and readiness programs. The items were bought last week with Fire Chief Lawrence Edwards and George Gavet at the federal surplus warehouse in Winthrop. The CD notice service meets February 20 at 7 30 p m at the fire house to elect officers. Youland will show a film on fighting house fires.

Arthur L. A. Youland Civil Defense Woolwich Youland Lawrence ©. Edwards George Gavet South Woolwich Winthrop Forrest Baker

Dr Averill Speaks to Bath Lionesses on Adulthood

Dr Lawrence Averill spoke to the Bath Lionesses at Richards restaurant on being an adult. He noted emotional immaturity in parents can cause disturbed children and juvenile delinquency. Mrs Scott Morse chaired the meeting and announced a covered dish supper report and next gathering February 20 at New Meadows Inn.

Lawrence Averill Sheepscot Bath Edward D. True New Meadows Inn

Legion Post elects five to board of directors

Nelson Foss Scott Kittredge Edgar Leavitt Donald Gurney and Cedric French were elected to the Smith Tobey Post American Legion board at a Thursday meeting. Robert Warner reported 120 paid members to date and an invitation to the Cadets Drum and Bugle Corps Military Ball on Feb 21 at the Community Center. Corpsmaster William E. Milliken gave a progress report on the Winter season.

Smith-Tobey Post American Legion Nelson Foss Scott Kittredge Edgar Leavitt Donald Gurney Cedric French Robert Warner Cadets Drum and Bugle Corps William E. Milliken

Central Ladies Aid Plans To Send Clothing Box

The Ladies Aid of Central Congregational church met at the parish house to plan sending a box of clothing to Mrs. Carl Kingsbury, field worker for Maine Congregational missions. Eleanor Ferguson presided and members signed a card for Mrs. Laforist Hodgkins, wife of the former pastor, recovering from injuries in an auto accident.

Ladies Aid Central Congregational Church Carl Kingsbury Maine Congregational Missions Brooks Eleanor Ferguson Laforist E. Hodgkins Terryville Conn Central Church Horace Morse Harry Larrabee

Rebekahs Host Stork Shower for Mrs Sturmer

Mrs Arline Sturmer was guest of honor at a stork shower during a Queen Esther Rebekah Assembly meeting. Officials announced Past Noble Grands night on February 18 and Arden of Maine Assembly visitation in May. Past Noble Grands club to meet later with Inez Carter, Albert Bailey, and Emily Blake noted as guests.

Arline Sturmer Arrowsie Esther Rebekah Assembly Arden of Maine Inez Carter Albert Bailey Westwich Emily Blake Wuscrsset

Ward Staples Bride of Monte Ward in Auburn Chapel

Betty Staples daughter of George and Betty MacFarlane of 84 Summer Street Auburn wed Monte Wayne Ward son of George and Mrs Ward of Millican Texas in the South Street Congregational church Auburn. Ward, a chief petty officer on the Bath built destroyer USS Manley now in Norfolk Virginia, will reside in Norfolk after the ceremony attended by Arline MacFarlane and James MacFarlane.

Betty Staples George MacFarlane Summer Street Auburn Monte Wayne Ward George Ward Millican Texas South Street Congregational Church Ward Bath Edward Little High School U— S.S. Manley Norfolk Arline MacFarlane James C. MacFarlane Fryeburg Cpo

Bowdoinham Nomination Papers for Harland Joyce Selectman Bid

Nomination papers are circulated for Rev Harland C Joyce seeking a three year selectman term in Bowdoinham He has lived in town ten years is a Moody Bible Institute graduate and attended Eastern Nazarene College This is his first public office bid Also mentions local social events and various fraternal activities and personal items from the community news cluster.

Harland C. Joyce Selectman Joyce Bowdoinham Moody Bible Institute Chicago Eastern Nazarene College Quincy Mass Winfred Dodge E. Andrew Peterson Polio Fund Dodge Bridge Club Ruth Fisher Vivian Dodge Helen Millay Barbara Hackett Electa O.E.S Masonic Hall Alicia Sedgley Shirley Curtis Geneva Adams Gretchen Hatch Hazel Libby Richmond All Star Kennebec Lodge K. of P McDonald Temple Pythian Sisters Knights Joseph Bergeron Monmouth Arthur Curtis Maynard Hinkley Charles Messer George Sedgley Mary Sedgley Eva Messer Marjorie Valentine Elmer Dodge Maine General Hospital Portland Ralph Stilphen Jacqueline Wiscasset Charles Blodgett Raymond Blodgett Chester Purington Linwood Billings Freeman Billings Brunswick High School Brunswick Elks Billings Richard Joyce Maine Maritime Academy S. S. State of Maine Caribbean San Juan Puerto Rico Oranjestad West Indies Gordon Frizzle Dale Tourte- Jotte David White Navy Great Lakes Training Center Florence Stilphen South Gardiner Grange Arthur P. Curtis Philip Carr Village Lodge of Masons Lowell 15Th Masonic District Linwood Weeks Brunswick Hospital Clayton Norton Hermon Warren Lawrence Topsham a_ grange school of instruction Merle MacDonald Waterboro

Bath girl begins student teaching at Lincoln Junior High Portland

Miss Sandra Kerr Daley daughter of Mr and Mrs Randall Daley of 11 Andrews Road starts a six week student teaching stint Monday at Lincoln Junior High in Portland She is a senior at the University of Maine majoring in home economics and will teach seventh grade including clothing first year sewing and units on caring for clothes and family relations A 1954 Morse High School graduate she belongs to Phi Mu Canterbury Club and the Home Economics Club at the state university

Sandra Kerr Daley Randall Daley Andrews Road Lincoln Junior Portland Miss Daley University of Maine Morse High School Daley Phi Mu Sorority Canterbury Club State University

Local residents attend Winter carnival in Gorham

Mrs Bertram MacDonald Miss Flaine Merrill and Miss Sandra Benner spent the weekend in Gorham as guests of sisters Barbara Merrill and Norma Benner, students at State Teachers College, and attended the Winter carnival. Tommy Lemont son of Mr and Mrs John Lemont is a patient at Gardiner General Hospital after minor surgery Friday. Mr and Mrs Perley Harmon were in Benton Friday for funeral services of his brother Amasa Harmon. Mr and Mrs Chester Hobart and son Carl were in Lewiston Thursday.

Bertram MacDonald Flaine Merrill Sandra Benner Gorham Barbara Merrill Norma Benner State Teachers College Tommy Lemont John Lemont Gardiner General Hospital Perley Harmon Benton Amasa Harmon Chester Hobart Carl Lewiston

Also Mentioned on This Page

Winter St First Federal Savings and Loan Association Front Street West Bath P. T. A Morse Home Ec Dept Counles Club Village Pride Restaurant C. of C. Office Alex Burgess Evelyn Gagnon Nequasset Letter Carriers Auxiliary Emero Dr. Averill Board of Directors Legion Central Ladies Aid Rebekahs Mrs. Sturmer Staples Ste Glynis Johns Cameron Mitchell Rex Thompson Patty McCormack RKO PAT Aiuud FY Jones Aprilov Sandra K. Daley Main Street Adam, Greenplatt Real Estate and Insurance Broker Washington St Dial Adar , Greenblatt Ada Y. Greenblatt Avon Frances H. Fides Bowdeinham Mohawk Avon District Iup aCe Raege Street Dizi Ee Taneton Street Fred B. Reed Co Stanley FE. Wallace Front St
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