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Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1960

Page

2

Diet and nutrition myths faulted by FDA official

Wallace F. Janssen of the U S Food and Drug Administration told the American Dietetic Association that more banked claims about food mislead the public than any other topic. He warned that many diet fads claim cures and urged up to date education to spot false claims. He cited carrot juice for leukemia and royal bee jelly for rejuvenation among risky assertions. He urged balanced diets based on standard foods and emphasized protein's essential role for health, noting exceptions for disease and deficiency cases guided by physicians.

Wallace F. Janssen U.S. Food and Drug Administration American Dietetic Association

Economic hurdles threaten potential tribal growth gains

The piece argues that a roughly six percent rise in tribes hinges on overcoming complacency and high taxation. It cites Keith Funston of the Stock Exchange urging action to unlock disposable income growth, investment, and productivity while noting tariffs and capital taxes as major barriers to future progress.

A &S Cme Keith Funston Stock Exchinge rHariou Rhereiney Wallis St Pens Teresa Iguline Aviad Rists Ees

Retail expansion drives chain store growth in 1959

Chain Store Age reports 10,570 new chain stores opened in 1959 across food, apparel, drugs and general merchandise. Construction and modernization expenditures reached 1.631 billion dollars, with anticipated 1.86 billion for 1960. Net store counts grew little due to closing many outdated locations.

Chain Store Age

Tips for readers on writing clearly in editorials

A column from Ossin Falls Maine offers advice to students to learn to express views with clear writing. It argues clear expression aids job prospects salaries and achievements in many life areas, noting the value may be modest or substantial.

Isson Falls

Clewiston News Quotes Caution on Featherbedding Costs

A Clewiston Florida report cites a Nogales Arizona Herald remark asserting national strength comes from labor practices. It argues featherbedding raises prices, reducing customers and thus jobs, warning ongoing price rises harm employment opportunities.

Clewiston Fla United States Nogales Aviz Herald

Georgetown Church Notes and Community Socials

Sunday service at First Baptist featuring Rev. Ernest Roberts on Pleasing God with I Thessalonians text. Laymen's League guests from Topsham. Edison Day activities at Central School. numerous visits, illness updates, and social events across Georgetown Center, Bath, and Woolwich with families, churches, and local clubs involved.

First Baptist Church Ernest Roberts

Second Baptist worship canceled by sleet storm

In Five Islands the morning service at Second Baptist was canceled due to sleet and snow on Sunday while the 7 30 p m evening service proceeded. Prayer meeting is planned for Thursday evening and the Ladies Bible class met at Beulah Miller’s home. Sympathy goes to the family of Donald Stevens who died Monday in Bath Memorial hospital after months of illness and surgery. Denise Moore marked her 8th birthday with a party for schoolmates.

Deacon Alfred Rowe Sherry Mary Bath Georgetown Chester G. Kelsea Masonic Temple Forrest Drake James Oliver Camden Dahlev Spear Couples’ Club Winter Street Charles McMahan Walter Beane Scott Sutherland Cathy Holly Brown Jane Joyce Oliver Sumner Sewall Bernice Nlenseen Republican Worcube West Frederick Moffatt May P. Thayer West Georgetown Georgetown Center William A. Todd Gregory Barrett Portland Gorham Second Baptist Church Beulah Miller Erland Moore Victor Pinkham Reginald Church Franz Stevens Orville Rowe Donald Stevens Bath Memorial Hospital Stevens Maine Medical Center Denise Moore Kathy Brown Michael Oliver Stephen Morton Charles Alvin Moore Edith Moore Gary Pinkham Gordon Pinkham Peter Stevens Dennis Moore Grovers Store Billy Kelley Leon Kelley Peggy LaRose Jack Campbell Gardiner Reynolds Grover William Plummer Clarence Preble Clarence, Jr Mansfield Moore Henry Moore Chester MacMahan Sally Chester James McMahan Friand Moore Brunswick Augusta Philip Pinkham Albert Moore Darryl Jose David Woolwich Etta Moore Maynard Thibodesy Iarold Dreke George Flynn John D. Williams Cynthia Linda

Mrs Ruby H Young 68 dies in Bath after eight days in hospital

Mrs Ruby H Young 68 of Bath died Tuesday at Parkview Hospital Brunswick after eight days as a patient. widow of Arthur Young born Jefferson July 8 1891 daughter of Randall and Lucy Morse Hall lived in Bath 23 years with her daughter Dorothy Soenia 1055 High Street. She worked at Sonias Bakery for years retiring five years ago. Surviving Dorothy Soenia and two grandchildren. Private services 1 30 p m Friday Arthur F Mayo Son Funeral Residence Rev Lawrence Averill Sheepscott will officiate Entombment Oak Grove for burial in the Spring at Whitefield.

Ruby H. Young Parkview Hospital Brunswick Arthur Young Jefferson Randall Lucy Morse Hall Bath Dorothy Soenia High Street Young Sonia Arthur F. Mayo & Son Lawrence Averill Sheepscott Oak Grove Whitefield

Montsweag Fellowship Plans Washington Valentine Party

The Montsweag Baptist Youth Fellowship held a Valentine program. President Lynn McIntire led the meeting with prayer by William Sanders. Charlene Trawes read reports, and the group scheduled a George Washington Valentine party for February 20.

Montsweag Baptist Youth Fellowship Lynn McIntire William Sanders Charlene Trawes Charlene Hawes Richard Merrill Praver Rossebelle Hawes Wey Anna Hawes Billy McEntire St. Valentine Groun Valentines Teroy K. Hawes

Funeral services held for Edward P. Steininger at home

Edward P. Steininger’s funeral was conducted at 1 30 p m at his residence with Rev David L Wilson officiating. Officials and Bath Iron Works associates attended. A Sunday memorial service was held at the Mayo funeral residence for Bath Lodge of Elks members. Burial will take place at sea later this year.

E. P. Steininger Edward P. Steininger Arthur F. Mayo & Son David L. Wilson Central Congregational Church Steininger Bath Iron Works Corp Mayo Bath Lodge of Elks James Feeney

Funeral service for Mrs Cor rine L Robinson held Monday

Funeral service for Mrs Cor rine L Robinson was held Monday at 2 p m at Curtis funeral home with Rev Walter Brown of Union Methodist Church officiating. Bearers were Ralph Robinson Jr Arnold Robinson Allen Robinson and William MacDonald. Entombment planned at Oak Grove in the Spring.

Corrine L. Robinson Curtis Funeral Walter Brown Methodist Church Union Ralph Robinson, Jr Arnold Robinson Allen Robinson William MacDonald Oak Grove

Edward P Steininger 70 dies longtime Bath Iron Works chief engineer

Edward P. Steininger 70 retired superintendent of machinery at Bath Iron Works Corp died Friday at Bath Memorial Hospital. Born in Tulare California February 19 1889 he held key shipyard roles from S S Manhattan to the World War II trials. Survived by wife Emily Heidelbauer Steininger daughter Mrs Paul B Wilson two sisters and one grandson.

Edward P. Steininger Bath Iron Works Corp Bath Memorial Hospital Tulare Calif Edward A Alice D. Dille Steininger California School of Mechanical Arts San Francisco Southern Pacific Railroad Union Iron Works Mr. Steininger American-Hawaiian and Pacific Mail Steamship Co Navy American and United States Lines U. S. Shipping Board S. S. Republic S. S Polk S. S. Roosevelt S. S. American S. S. Leviathan American New York London New York Shipbuilding Co S. S. Manhattan S. S. Washington Steininger Manhattan Bath Palo Alto Lodge of Masons Council American Legion Bath Lodge of Elks American Society of Marine Engineers

Bath greengrocer William H. Small dies at 85

William Harrison Small 85 formerly of Bath and longtime grocer died Monday from burns suffered at his home. Funeral Thursday 2 p.m. Curtis Funeral Home with burial at Oak Grove Cemetery. He established his Bath grocery in 1903 and was active in music theater and local groups. He is survived by two sons and a granddaughter.

William H. Small William Harrison Small Bath Memorial Hospital Curtis Funeral Home Oak Grove Phippsburg George H Carolyn Avery Small Bath Mr. Small Swanton Jameson Ship Chandlery Hyde Block Bath Savings Institution Old Brunswick Portland Central Congregational Church South End Parent-Teacher Association Central Church Men’s Club Raymond C William H Small

Funeral service for Herbert F Knight held Saturday

Funeral service for Herbert F Knight was held at 3 p m from Leslie C Shumway Funeral Home. Rev Robert B Fowler pastor of First Church of the Nazarene officiated. Bearers were Warren Richard son Arthur Richardson Guy Allenwood and Fenton Moore entombment in Oak Grove with burial planned in the spring.

H. F. Knight Herbert F. Knight Leslie C. Shumway High Street Robert B. Fowler First Church of the Nazarene Warren Richardson Arthur Richardson Guy Allenwood Fenton Moore Oak Grove

Funeral service for Mrs Cath erine M. Douglass held

Funeral service for Mrs Cath erine M. Douglass was conducted Saturday at 1 p m from the funeral home of Leslie C Shum way 638 High street The Rev Warren B Harris pastor of Cor liss Street Baptist church officiated Entombment was at Oak Grove for burial there in the Spring

Catherine M. Douglass Leslie C. Shumway High Street Warren B. Harris Corliss Street Baptist Church Oak Grove Margaret H. O’reilly Martin v B. Sargent Winter Street Congregational Church

Funeral Service for Mrs Margaret H. O'Reilly Held Sunday

Funeral service for Mrs Margaret H. O'Reilly was conducted Sunday at 3 p.m. by Reverend Martin V. B. Sargent of Winter Street Congregational Church. Entombment followed at Oak Grove Cemetery.

Mrs Cecil Ward Smith Dies in Cumberland Md

Bath friends report the death of Mrs. Cecil Ward Smith on February 10 in Cumberland Maryland. She had been ill for years and was the wife of Harold Watson Smith a former Bath resident who died February 3 in Cumberland.

Cecil Ward Smith Bath Friends Cumberland Smith Harold Watson Smith Bath

Obituary Donald R. Stevens 58 Georgetown Native Dies

Donald R. Stevens 58 a Georgetown native died Monday at Bath Memorial Hospital after two months of declining health. Born September 1 1901 he was the son of Drummond R and Mary E Moore Stevens. He lived mostly in Georgetown except 1939 to 1946 in Trenton New Jersey where he worked at Bayonne Shipyard and for Trenton Trust Co. He spent most of his life as a fisherman and carpenter in Georgetown. Survived by widow Olive M Horsfall Stevens three sons Donald Jr in Sanford Peter J and Richard in West Townsend Mass a daughter Martha of New Hampshire three brothers Linwood Everett and Paul Stevens two sisters Albertina Pinkham and Phyllis Clark and one grandchild.

Donald R. Stevens Georgetown Bath Memorial Hospital Drummond R Mary E. Moore Stevens Olive M. Horsfall Stevens Donald Jr Sanford Peter J Richard Stevens West Townsend Mass Martha Stevens New Hampshire Linwood and Everett Paul Stevens Bath Albertina Pinkham Five Island Phyllis Clark

Bailey Sr. Chester W. obituary longtime Bath resident

Chester W. Bailey Sr. 68 native of Woolwich and Bath resident died February 10 at Mercy hospital Portland after a short illness. Born June 19 1891 son of Warren and Elva F Brookings Bailey Jr he moved from Bath to Crescent Lake in 1953 where he lived with a son Robert F Bailey. He was a Mason. Surviving six sons Robert Ches ter Jr Richard G James E Raymond L and Donald E Bailey all of Bath. three daughters Bertha Stilphen Bath Margaret Gleason Millinocket Eleanor Burr Phippsburg. a brother Oscar Bailey Randolph. three sisters Susie Brown Vassalboro Cora Rice Bath Alta Robson Woolwich. 15 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Chester W. Bailey Woolwich Bath Mercy Hospital Portland Warren Elva F. Brookings Bailey Crescent Lake Robert F. Bailey Bailey The Mason Cora Rice Alta Robson

Funeral services for William G. McCallister in Portland

Funeral services for 22 year old William G. McCallister of Portland were held Friday at 3 p.m. at 749 Congress Street. Born April 13 1937 in South Portland he was a Navy veteran who served in Korea and worked as a hotel clerk. Survived by widow Marietta Magno son William G. McCallister Jr. and siblings Walter J. McCallister James McDougall and Addison Caton.

William G. McCallister Portland Congress Street South Walter C Gladys Wyman McCallister Deering High School U. S. Navy McCallister Post 25 Amvets Marietta T. Magno William G. McCallister, Jr Walter J. McCallister James McDougall Addison Caton Bath

Obituary: Herbert F. Knight 88 Bath carpenter

Herbert F. Knight 88 retired carpenter died Thursday at Bath Memorial Hospital after long illness. Born April 19 1871 at Westport Island to Franklin R. and Mary Dunton Knight he worked as a carpenter in Westport and later Bath at Hyde Windlass Co. He lived at 451 Washington St and belonged to the First Church of the Nazarene. Survivors include his son Lester H. Knight Bath three grandchildren eight great grandchildren two nephews and a widow Annie Jewett Knight.

Herbert F. Knight Bath Memorial Hospital Westport Island Franklin R Mary Dunton Knight Westport Bath Washington Street Hyde Windlass Co Knight Church of the Nazarene Annie Jewett Knight Lester H. Knight

Corine L Robinson 97 Bath resident dies at Old Folks Home

Corine L Robinson aged 97 and longest resident of the Old Folks Home died Friday. Born April 23 1862 in Parker Head she was a daughter of Timothy and Catherine Oliver Wright. She lived in Bath most of her life and joined the Old Folks Home in 1958. Survived by one daughter Mrs Albert Chaput of South Portland two sons Hiram and Ralph Robinson of Bath eight grandchildren 16 great grandchildren and eight great great grandchildren. She was the widow of Charles H Robinson and a member of the Advent Christian church.

Corine L. Robinson Old Folks Home Bath Memorial Hospital Parker Head Timothy Catherine Oliver Wright Robinson Bath Albert Chaput South Portland Hiram Ralph Robinson Charles H. Robinson Advent Christian Church

Funeral service for Robert A Badlwin conducted at A F Mayo residence

The funeral for Robert A Badlwin was held Thursday at 10 a m from A F Mayo & Son Funeral residence with Rev Dr David L Wilson officiating. Bearers were Herbert Closson Russell Fitch Lewis J Nuon and Albert P Soule. Entombment at Oak Grove for burial in spring at Maple Grove Cemetery Dyesden.

Robert A. Badlwin A. F. Mayo & Son David L. Wilson Central Congregational Church Herbert Closson Russell Fitch Lewis J. Nuon Albert P. Soule Oak Grove Maple Grove Dyesden

Arrowsic Man Admitted for Observations in Bath

John Chaffee of Arrowsic was admitted to Bath Memorial Hospital on Sunday for observation. The incident outlines a routine stay pending further medical assessment.

John Chaffee Arrowsic Bath Memorial Hospital

Roscoe E Perkins WWI veteran and longtime Sagadahoc official dead

Roscoe E Perkins, 71, a World War I veteran and former Sagadahoc county chief deputy sheriff, died Feb 10 at the Veterans hospital in Rutland Heights, Mass after a long illness. Born in Bath April 1, 1888, he served in the Milliken Regiment and the 56th Pioneer Infantry, later worked for Maine Central Railroad, was Bath Iron Works sheet metal worker, postmaster at Phippsburg Center, and held Grange and American Legion offices. He leaves a wife Harriett M Perkins two sons two daughters nineteen grandchildren and other relatives.

Roscoe E. Perkins Sagadahoc Veterans Hospital Rutland Heights Mass Bath John F Abbie H. Perkins Mr. Perkins Portland Maine Heavy Field Artillery Milliken Regiment 56Th Pioneer Infantry Camp Devens Perkins Maine Central Railroad Motive Power Department MCRR Brunswick Sagadahoc County J. Horace McClure Phippsburg Dirigo Grange Bodwell Grange Smith- Tobey Post American Legion Maine St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Harriett M. Perkins John A. Perkins Freeport SP-4 Eugene L. Perkins U. S. Army Fort Devens Eleanor M. Brown Ardenne W. Condon Marlene E. Pennell Garnet

Brunswick Man Fortin Dies at Lunch During Vacation

Leon J Fortin 77 of Brunswick an employee at Bath Iron Works since 1935 died suddenly Friday while lunching at a local restaurant while on a three week vacation Born July 1 1891 in Brunswick he was the son of August and Phicioline Berger Fortin He was a Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus member Brunswick Elks Lodge Lions Club and Dirigo Grange Surviving are two daughters Mrs George Turner Brunswick and Mrs Tater Morin Jr Providence R I two brothers Joseph and Victor both of Brunswick and several nieces and nephews

Leon J. Fortin Brunswick Bath Iron Works Corp Mr. Fortin August and Phicioline Berger Fortin BIW Knights of Columbus Brunswick Lodge of Elks Brunswick Lions Club Dirigo Grange George Turner Tater Morin, Jr Providence R. I Joseph Victor

Roscoe Perkins Funeral to be Held Sunday in Brunswick

Funeral services for Roscoe Perkins are set for 2 p m Sunday at St Paul s Episcopal church Brunswick. Burial will take place at Varney s Cemetery Brunswick in the spring.

Roscoe Perkins St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Brunswick Varney’s Cemetery

Mrs Margaret O Reilly of Bath Dies After Brief Illness

Mrs Margaret H O Reilly 71 wife of Howard E O Reilly died Friday at home 108 Bedford Bath after a brief illness. Born in Glasgow April 18 1888 she came to the United States in 1913 later lived in Brooklyn and moved to Bath in 1940. She was a member of Winter Street Congregational church. Surviving are her husband two Bath daughters a Bath son a Belfast Ireland sister five grandchildren and a nephew.

Margaret O'Reilly Margaret H. O’reilly Howard E. O'Reilly Bedford Street Bath Glasgow Scotland Charles Harriet Harkness Sanderson United States O’reilly California Brooklyn N. Y Winter Street

Catherine M. Douglass 45 Dies After Long Illness

Catherine M Douglass 45 died February 10 at Maine Medical Center Portland after a long illness Born April 24 1914 in Bath daughter of John S and Beatrice Arsenault Lifelong Bath resident except for a few years Worked in Bath and Portland Survived by father Beatrice M Burns Bath son Arthur R Douglass Jr Bath daughter Beverly Ann Douglass Boston three brothers Philip John and Walter Arsenault Bath six grandchildren and several nieces and nephews Funeral 1 p m Saturday at Leslie C Shumway funeral home 638 High Street Entombment Oak Grove burial in Spring

Catherine M. Douglass Maine Medical Center Portland Bath John S Beatrice Arsenault Beatrice M. Burns Arthur R. Douglass, Jr Beverly Ann Douglass Boston Philip J John J Walter E. Arsenault Leslie C. Shumway High Street Oak Grove

Funeral for Sherri Anne Gosselin in Ortland

Funeral services were held Feb 10 in Ortland for Sherri Anne Gosselin two years nine months old daughter of Raymond S and Ruth Wood Gosselin of 952 High Street who died Feb 8 at a Portland hospital after a brief illness Interment will be in Pine Grove cemetery Fal mouth She was born in Portland May 10 1957 Survived by parents a twin sister Terri Lee sister Pamela Starr and two brothers Stephen R and Paul R all of Bath paternal grandparents Mr and Mrs Arthur Stearns of Portland paternal great grandmother Mrs Josephine Doughty maternal grandparents Mr and Mrs Lester Woods of Danforth plus several aunts and uncles

Sherri Anne Gosselin Ortland Raymond S Ruth Wood Gosselin High Street Portland Pine Grove Falmouth Terri Lee Pamela Starr Stephen R Paul R Bath Arthur Stearns Josephine Doughty Lester -Woods Danforth

Funeral rites for George E Wright held at First Church of Christ Scientist

Funeral services for George E Wright were conducted at 1 30 PM Thursday at the Arthur F T Tarpy Schulten of the First Church of Christ Scientist officiated. Honorary bearers were Harold Haggett Clifford Russell Robert Bogle Charles Hewett Edward Carter and Walter Reed. Active bearers were Clayton Stinson Stanley Shaw Edward Gallant John Wakefield Wallace Gower and Carlton Reed. Entombment was at Oak Grove for interment in the Spring in the family lot at Nequasset cemetery Woolwich.

George E. Wright Arthur F. Mayo Nequasset Cemetery Woolwich

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