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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1955

Page

2

Phippsburg Nomination Changes And Town Notices

Phippsburg voters see a withdrawal from Third Selectman candidate. Nomination papers filed for town offices include Raymond McIntire P Edward DeBery John A Darling Arthur Murphy John Rogers Eva Rogers Ralph Doughty Anita Totman. Community events include fire call at Small Point, winter school vacation, and church and club notices.

Pierce of Sebasco Third Selectman Raymond McIntire P. Edward DeBery John A. Darling Arthur Murphy John*Rogers Eva Rogers Ralph Doughty Anita Totman Shira Bodwell Orange Maurice Blair Phippsburg P. T. A Lewpis Alexander March of Dimgghairan Stanwood Gilman Mark Harrington Winthrop Blair Margaret Gilman Bath Ministers Association Macy Whitehead Women’s Department of the Bath Council of Churches Phippsburg Phippsburg Christian Service Committee John Morse Jr Earl Lowell Clifford Pye Whitehead Frank Cutting Civil Defense Police School Woolwich

Wedding Reception For Newly Married Couple Here Sunday

Mr and Mrs Burton W Smith wed Friday evening at the First Baptist church parsonage in Belfast. A reception Sunday from 1 to 4 at the home of Reginald Saucier 1325 Washington St. Attending included Barbara Fuller and Robert Carmichael. The bride is Nancy S Cram daughter of Mr and Mrs George Cram of Liberty. Mr Smith is son of Mr and Mrs Raymond A Smith and studying at the University of Maine. The couple will reside in Orono while he studies. Over 80 relatives and friends attended the reception with a three tier cake cut by the couple.

Burton W. Smith First Baptist Church Parsonage Belfast Mr. Smith Regiinald Saucier Washington Street Barbara Fuller Liberty Robert Carmichael Bath Nancy S. Cram George Cram Gorham State Teachers College Smith Raymond A. Smith High Street University of Maine Morse High School U. S. Navy Orono U. of M Raymond Smith Saucier Philip Robinson Thomas DeCorcy Otis Smith Kittery Reginald Saucier Harry Joy Ellsworth Falls Mark Hanna Brenton Ayer Charles Ronco Guilford Russell Turner Russell Howard Morong Frances Morong Walter Cushing William Cushing Florence Rollins Ronald Nadeau Bernard Wyman Lewis Lowell Irma Davis Auburn George Watson Brunswick Frieda Cloutier Henry Day Portland Charles Blaisdell DeBery Memorial Hospital Laurence Thayer Jane Stephen Parker Head Thayer Lynn Mass Earl Lowell Clifford Pye Phippsburg Center Lowells Lewis Prentiss Frank Burnell Olive Deejay Maine Eye and Ear Infirmary Herbert Doughty Linda Leslie Darling Boston Joe Caouette Ralph Doughty Joan George Wilson Bath and Sebasco W. A. Lowell Clarence Sheffield Harold Seavey Jean Reynolds Squirrel Point Thomas Skolfield Ellsworth Perkins Island Skolfields Hummer Harpswell William Hodgkins East Boston Peter Gagnon Ralph Hasty James Randall Waldoboro W. H. Wyman Phippsburg

Parker Head P. T. A. meeting and community notes

Parker Head P T A will meet at the Vestry February 23 at 7 30 p m with Mrs Mary Dannenfelser as hostess. The refreshment committee includes Mrs J F Mezenski and Mrs Angie Mank. A penny sale and Fire Equipment fundraiser led by Mrs Earl Hamel to buy two Handy Billy Pumps shows the group has $70 on deposit from an initial $30. The article lists many local visits, birthdays, school events, and upcoming activities including a safety movie by State Trooper Herman Boudreau and plans for school recess and a story shower event.

Parker ‘Head P. T. A Mary Dannenfelser J. F. Mezenski Angie Mank Earl Hamel Parker Head Baptist Floyd Carter Bath Martha Ross Russell Turner Karen Savage Herman Boudreau Barbara Harrington Bruce Harrington H. D. Mank Jr H. M. Whitehead

Hospital Auxiliary Plans March 24 Lecture at Recreation Hall

Memorial Hospital auxiliary notes February meeting with President Sumner Sewall presiding. Cozy Corner hours reported by Melvin Henderson and sewing group output listed. Lakin will speak on International Relations March 24 at 8 pm in Bath Iron Works Recreation Hall. tickets from members. National Hospital Week set May 8 to 14. A new cigarette vending machine installed for hospital users.

Memorial Hospital Auxiliary Executive Board Sumner Sewall Melvin B. Henderson Henderson Sewall Harrison Lakin U. S Bath Iron Works Lakin Roger Lake Buke Ralph Bragg Courtney Stover Winter Street Church Auxiliary Ladies Aid of the First Baptist Church West Bath Kenneth Humphries American Hospital Association National Hospital Week

Co-Workers Class Meeting at First Baptist February 9

The Co-Workers Class of First Baptist held its regular monthly meeting at Mrs. Laura Harrington’s North Street home with excellent attendance. Miss Evelyn Sotheard presided, plans for March 8 were set, and devotions were led by Mrs. Nella Stover.

First Baptist Church Laura Harrington North Street Harrington Florence Thompson Evelyn Sotheard Ruth Farnham Bertha Furber Nella Stover Madelyn J. Dunton Mabel Reed Lillian Burns Loretta Brooks Madelyn Dunton Lotta Goodwin Martha Hall Esther Sullivan Jennie Cameron Harriet Wright Stella Hurt Addie Moulton Edith Miller

Muskie Lowell Named After Maine Governor

On election day Mr and Mrs Edwin H P Lowell of 12 Western Ave welcomed a new kitten named Muskie Lowell after Edmund S Muskie the first Maine Democrat elected governor in 20 years The Bath couple later received a letter from the governor thanking them for honoring him with the pet There is a twist they are Republicans.

Edwin H. P. Lowell Western Avenue Edmund S. Muskie Waterville Maine Lowells Muskie Central Maine Cat Club Bulletin H. P. Lowell Muskie Lowell

Teen admits car crash hit downtown store

Pueblo police announce 17 year old D Trujillo confessed the car involved in the downtown store collision was his. He claims he turned a corner fell from the vehicle and it rolled on hitting the storefront. He will be summoned to court for further explanation.

Pueblo Cole Antonito D. Trujillo Trujillo

Popham Circle and Civilian Defense Leadership Noted

Popham Circle met with Mrs Nancy Spinney and then at Mrs Ernest Oliver's home. Ernest W Oliver is named Civilian Defense director for Phippsburg to serve the Beach district on the C D advisory panel. High tides and virus flu hover as residents stay home. Local visits include Mr and Mrs Laurence Taylor in Portland and Bath visitors at cottages. Marblehead relatives were in town last weekend.

Popham Circle Nancy Spinney Ernest Oliver Winnegance John G. Morse Ernest W. Oliver Phippsburg Popham Beach C. D Laurence Taylor Portland Charles Shepard Bath Roger Oliver Peter A. Isaacson Lewiston Blanche Westall J. Dwight Kinmouth Hackensack N. J Mildred Sprague Clifford Pye Phippsburg Center Fred H. Spinney Minot Percy Joseph Schlick Alice Carol Marblehead Mass

Coxs Head Winter Snow Affects River Traffic

Light snow this winter allows driving to Coxs Head while large ice floes drift down the river and accumulate on the sand bar at low tide. Clam diggers tested the flats Monday as the Dromore Extension Group met in place of last week. Various local residents, visitors, and patients are noted in Bath, Parker Head, and West Point areas.

Cox’s Head Dromore Extension Group Edward P. Thomas Popham Reginald Gordon Brunswick Thomas Donald Trask West Point Robert F. Moore Ernest Wood Bath Laurence Thayer Stephen Wyman Farm Thayer Parker Head Village Leslie Darling Parker Head P. Edward DeBery Bath Memorial Hospital

Suburb Civic Club Plans Activities After Meeting

The Suburb Civic Club met Thursday evening at the Winneganee Community club rooms with 13 members present. Mrs. Hazel Atwood led the meeting and plans included donating to the Heart Fund and a paper party in the hall on March 10. An upcoming card party was announced for February 17, reservations via Mrs. Ethel Pinkham. The traveling prize was returned with thanks to Mrs. Pinkham. Hostesses for February 24 are Mrs. Hazel Atwood, Mrs. Bessie Manson, Mrs. Roberta Farrell and Mrs. Marion McDonald. A social hour followed with refreshments served by Mrs. Edna McLain, Mrs. Persis Miller, Mrs. Helen MelIntire and Mrs. Clara Hiunckley.

Ethel Pinkham Hazel Atwood Bessie Manson Roberta Farrell Marion McDonald Edna McLain Persis Miller Helen MelIntire Clara Hiunckley

Woolwich Receives $5800 Hurricane Aid Check

Woolwich town officials accepted a $5800 check representing 75 percent of hurricane damage aid from the Federal Civil Defense Administration via Maine CD and Public Safety. Col Walter Kennett presented the funds to Anthony Dodge, chairman of the Board of Selectmen, at the courthouse. the remaining 25 percent will be paid after final papers are filed.

Woolwich Federal Civil Defense Administration State of Maine CD and Public Safety Agency Board of Selectmen Anthony Dodge Walter Kennett Sagadahoc County Court House

Morse Hoop Team to Play Waterville

Morse High School athletic director Duncan H Farrell announced that Morse and Waterville High officials arranged a basketball game. The first meeting in years will be at the Waterville Community Building on Friday Feb 25. The game will not affect tournament standings. Morse is top in Western Maine. Waterville is among Eastern Maine top four.

Morse High School Duncan H. Farrell Morse Waterville High Waterville Farrell Maine

Work Areas for Taxpayers to Prepare Their Returns

Federal changes have triggered high demand for taxpayer assistance. Whitney L. Wheeler announces work areas in local IRS offices where Maine taxpayers can prepare their own 1954 returns with expert help. Hands-on support covers business schedules but no accounting or bookkeeping. handicapped taxpayers should note needs.

Whitney L. Wheeler Internal Revenue Service Maine

Bath Country Club Plans for 1955 Golf Season

The Bath Country Club Executive Committee met at Bath Iron Works to review 1955 budget estimates, course improvements under pro Jack Ryan, catering and stewardship, opening of the season, and a March 15 membership drive. Bi monthly meetings will keep chairmen informed as plans progress with a next committee meeting set for March 24.

Bath Country Club Bath Iron Works Corp Jack Ryan

Beacon Street Church Officials Elected At Friday Meeting

The Beacon Street Methodist Official Board elected a nominating committee and a slate of officers for the Fourth Quarterly Conference. Members include Daniel Lord Jr and Wesley McPhee to assess mimeograph needs, plus a committee to edit annual reports. The board also voted on furnace repairs, noted resignations of youth advisors, and announced a Cub Scouts banquet. A union Holy Communion with Wesley Church was planned for Holy Week.

Beacon Street Methodist Church Daniel Lord Jr Franklin Howe Dean Bonney Edmund Guadet Robert Pierce William Craft Hartley Wilbur Otis Card Fred Fox Clifton Tedford Wilbur Wesley McPhee James Steen Methodist Beacon Street Oliver W. Bell Wesley Methodist Wesley Church

Sunny Jim Fitzsimmons Aged Trainer Boasts About Son Assist

The elder horseman Sunny Jim Fitzsimmons aged 80 says his son John aged 61 helps train his thoroughbreds. The remarks come as both prepare for the busy season amid their family training legacy.

Sunny Sonny Miami Sunny Jim Fitzsimmons Sunny Jim John

Rainbow Assembly Names Committees

Rainbow Assembly met Friday evening at seven oclock at Masonic Temple with Florence Fullerton presiding. Candidates for membership were balloted on. Committees appointed include Ways and Means Dawn Newcomb Nancy Eseley Patricia A Robinson and Mrs Clinton Owen and Mrs Cyrus Ashe on the advisory board. Activities Judy Gross Donna Maxson Diane Bailey Cynthia Osgood Anna Lonn and Mr and Mrs Fred Osgood on the advisory board. Finance Betsy Bertrand Verna Watts Sue Owen and Roy Lawrence on the advisory board. Sick Committee Barbara Fuller Judy Ashe Merlene Osborne and Fred Obgeon on the advisory board. Next meeting date to be announced.

Rainbow Assembly Masonic Temple Florence Fullerton Ways and Means Dawn Newcomb Nancy Eseley Patricia A. Robinson Clinton Owen Cyrus Ashe Judy Gross Donna Maxson Diane Bailey Cynthia Osgood Anna Lonn Fred Osgood Betsy Bertrand Verna Watts Sue Owen Roy Lawrence Barbara Fuller Judy Ashe Merlene Osborne Fred Obgeon

Colonial Club Names Committee for Coming Year

A brief Colonial club meeting in Front street rooms named Eugene Eberhard George Langretelle Dan Scully Eugene Desmond E Raymond Parks Duncan H Farrell Stanley J Comeau and Carl Dearborn to organize next year’s programs. Clinton D Wilson read resolutions on the death of charter member Harry C Webber. Woodfords club to attend Wednesday for the second half of the interclub tourney. Woodfords won the first half earlier this year. Light refreshments served.

Colonial Club Front Street Eugene Eberhard George Langretelle Dan Scully Eugene Desmond E. Raymond Parks Duncan H. Farrell Stanley J. Comeau Carl Dearborn Clinton D. Wilson Harry C. Webber Woodfords Club Woodfords

Valentine Party at Mrs Strithe’s Home

Mrs Paul Strithe hosted a Valentine party for Corliss Street Baptist Juniors Girls Sunday School with a spaghetti supper and Valentine table decorations. Attendees included Dorothy Staples Diane Staples Sue Lutz Gloria Pratt Sheredith Waters Judy Beane Linda Ames Nancy Potter and Frances Rush. The Nilotics are described as the world’s tallest people averaging about five feet ten inches according to the National Geographic Society.

Paul Strithe Corliss Street Baptist Churea Spring Street Dorothy Diane Staples Sue Lutz Gloria Pratt Sheredith Waters Judy Beane Linda Ames Nancy Potter Frances Rush

Nightingale Club Holds Eighteenth Annual Tea At Cosmopolitan

The Nightingale Club hosted its eighteenth annual tea at the Cosmopolitan Club on Thursday afternoon from 3 to 5 30 PM, drawing one of its largest attendances. Archibald M. Main Sr and Ardenne A. Stott presented the club, arrangements included Spring flowers and lace, with soft music throughout. Hostesses and servers included Mrs. Roll Davis and Mrs. Carroll Wakefield, with many members assisting in dining service. Messages of greeting came from Boston and the club president Mrs. James B. Pasi, who was ill in Boston. Proceeds benefit Memorial Hospital through the Nightingale club room.

Cosmopolitan Club Tion Nightingale Club Haba Archibald M. Main, Sr Ardenne A. Stott Roll Davis Carroll Wakefield Emerton Grogs James Footer Duncan Farrell Donald Wilson Elizabeth Carey Edmund Parady Archibald M. Main Sumner Sewall Charles M. Tubbs Frederick E. Drake, Sr William A. Niss Harry F. Morin George Baer Connard Duncan McInnes William Blair Aee James B. Pasi Nightingal Club Boston Mass Mary Perry R. N Memorial Hospital

Dike and Washington PTA Plans Founders Day Program

The Dike and Washington P T A will hold its Founders Day program at the Thursday meeting in Dike school at 7 30. The program features a mock radio show Times Change and a past presidents' introduction. An inspirational poem will be read with a silver offering and refreshments served.

Dike Washington P. T. A

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