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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1959

Page

3

Fort Popham Boating Facilities Discussed by Officials

State Rep. Edwin H Pert and Colanel D McIntosh of the Popham Beach Improvement Association discussed a plan with Lawrence Stunt and planner Al Fort Popham in Maine. Proposals include a waterfront launch and trips from a nearby wharf to bolster summer business while a $37 500 appropriation seeks fort repairs to address dangerous conditions.

Popham Beach Edwin H. Pert Colanel D. McIntosh Forts Kennebec River Khna Atkins Bay Pert Mclntosh Stuart McIntosh Poplin Beach Wold Poplinte State Park Clinton A. Clausen

Girl Scout Leaders Plan Juliette Low Day Event

Bath Girl Scout Leaders prepare for Juliette Low birthday on March 8 at Winter Street church vestry. The Morse school auditorium hosts an 11 field program with every troop in Bath participating. Leaders plan window displays March 8 to 14 and seek display preferences from Mrs Richard Footer. The association meets March 11 at 8 30 at Winter Street with refreshment committee named.

Pimns Far Terentepet de Richard Footer Association Mal Winter Street Richard Raven Harold Tasker W. Linnsod Haynes

First Baptist Sewing Circle Meets Thursday

The Ladies Sewing Circle at First Baptist held an all day meeting in the church vestry. They worked on aprons and quilt squares, with a luncheon led by Mrs. Bernice Oliver before the afternoon session led by President Mrs. Minnie Pinkhein.

First Baptist Church Bernice Oliver Minnie Pinkhein Valestine Joseph Dauphin Spiria Street Russell

Combined Concert Of Morse And Waterville High Bands Feb 21

Morse High and Waterville High School bands will perform together on February 21 under Dee V Rowland. About forty musicians from each band will appear with Waterville directed by Roger Snow, and a later March 14 repeat is planned.

Morse High Waterville Hhith Dee’ V. Rowland Waterville Rower Snow Morse Wall University of Maine Lewiston Sath Pheh Seload Bane Ules Club

Committees Formed by Nurses Alumnae Association

The Nurses Alumnae Association announced standing committees with members including Mr Staley Brown Mrs Helen Jones and Mrs Ho Martin Poxeer among others. The group plans a sale for February 27 and a Valentine party at the March meeting will feature a tasting event. Richard Fullerton presented slides of the Kennebec river and Baxter State Park.

Alin Hoe Oehihion Wereoanounerd Omerit O Thiresdis Chai Lis Omegis Staley Brown Ralph Hitchins Mer Brad Thompson Helen 30Nneyo Martin Poxeer Hebnens Avnold Bart Flowers Enest G. Roper Evander Perkins Myeh Bowie Mars Clarence Pullerton Catherine Oyen Hospital Aix Hoary Wetloin Jane

Bath Recreation Center hosts sizable Bath social events

Large turnout at the Bath Recreation Center events included three dances in connected rooms and a skating rink. Notable attendees and participants from local youth groups contributed to a bustling community gathering.

Morse Morse seniors and Bath junior high win Elks Youth Leadership awards

Morse high School seniors Curt W. Stinson and Marilyn McCobb and Bath Junior High ninth grader Susan Footer won the Bath Lodge of Elks Youth Leadership contest prize. Stinson and McCobb receive $50 savings bonds, Footer $25.

Elks Morse High School Bath Bath Lodge of Elks John E. Sturtevant Morse High Curt W. Stinson Paul B. Stinson Dikerou Marilyn McCobb Harland McCobb Dresden Susan Footer Wils Robert Pooter High Street Miss Footer Jocal Elks Lodge Gerald B. Rioux Judeism

St Marys Guild Holds Supper Meeting at Parish House

St Marys Guild of Grace Episcopal Church held a covered dish supper and meeting. Mrs Herbert Calderwood was chosen to represent the Guild on the Parish Council of Women and Mrs Millicent Ball to the Advisory Board replacing Mrs Linwood Boardman. A letter from Sister Margeret of St Vincent School Port au Prince Haiti was read. The next meeting on Feb 17 will feature Mrs Robert Jewell and Mrs Thomas Aikenhead. Members Sew Junior Choir Vestments and plan more sessions next Tuesday at 10 am. Brazil occupies more than half of South America.

St. Mary's Guild Grace Escopal Church Herbert Calderwood Millicent Ball Linwood Margeret St. Vinlcent School Port-au-Prince Haiti St. Mary’s Guild Advent Charles M. Tubbs Robert Jewell Thomas Aikenhead

Lenten Missionary Study Sessions Move to Thursday Evenings

The Episcopal church school will hold mid week Lenten missionary study sessions on Thursday evenings after 6 p.m. parish house pot luck. Participants will study the missionary district of South America and U.S. parish houses with a national art contest tying to these topics. Regular teaching staff training sessions shift to Thursdays during Lent to join the study group.

Rwee Episcopal Church School South America United States

Elrods Move to Central Avenue From Brunswick

Seaman and Mrs Bennie Elrod relocate to 37 Central Avenue as Seaman Elrod remains stationed at the Brunswick Naval Air Base.

Seaman Bennie Elrod Central Avenue Brunswick Seaman Elrod Brunswick Naval Air Base

Troop 93 Court Of Honor In Woolwich

Troop 98 Woolwich Boy Scouts held a Court of Honor with Tenderfoot badges to Richard Merrill Pepper Gainsley and Charles Brown. Second class to Larry Severance John Rogers William Sheldon and William Roderick. Leon Beal Jr earned troop scribble badge.

Troop 98 Boy Scouts of Woolwich Richard Merrill Pepper Gainsley Charles Brown Larry Severance John Rogers William Sheldon William Roderick Secoult Leon Beal, Jr Morse Matthon Doak Wallace Sheldon Troop E

Bath Man Will Be Editor Of The Boothbay Register

Perleston L. Pert Jr 28 a Morse High and University of Maine graduate will edit the Boothbay Register starting Feb 16. He has been night news editor at WGAN Radio and TV since 1956 after Army service and earlier stints at WLAM Lewiston and Times Co. He and his wife plan to live in Boothbay with two children Judith and Jeffrey.

Wgan Radio and TV Boothbay Register Perleston L. Pert, Jr Morse High School University of Maine Pert WGAN U.S. Army U. of M WLAM Lewiston The Times Co Maine U. S. Army Perleston L. Pert Middle Street Mr. Pert Brunswick Judith Jeffrey Perts Boothbay

Rumors of Bath Bus Service Discontinuation Denied

Bath Bus owner Charles B. Doyle rejected rumors that buses will stop on April 1. He said the system will operate at least another year and possibly indefinitely with public support, though patronage must remain strong to avoid further cuts.

Charles B. Doyle Bath Doyle

Science Presentation At Huse School Assembly

CMP officials from Central Maine Power described electricity concepts to fourth through sixth graders at Iuse Memorial School in a science assembly honoring Thomas Edison. D. C. Bell and L. N. Benner demonstrated magnetic lines, currents, and heat generation, followed by a Q&A session and distribution of pamphlets and magnets.

Central Maine Power Co Iuse Memorial D. C. Bell CMP L. N. Benner Augusta Thomas A. Edison Marion Clark Huse John Choate Morse High School

Rev Dr David L Wilson Speaks At Solar Lodge Initiate Night

The Rev Dr David L Wilson past grand master of Maine Masons spoke at Solar Lodge Initiate Night at the Masonic Temple. He described Mason duties, noted Feb 19 travel to Washington for a grand lodge conclave with Eisenhower breakfast guests, and highlighted his long Maine Masonic roles and honors.

David L. Wilson Grand Lodge of Maine Solar Lodge Masonic Temple Linwood E. Temple Dr. Wilson Washington, D. C Central Congregational Church Dwight D. Eisenhower Wilson Washington Frederick E. Niles Beacon Street Methodist Church Oliver W. Bell Wesley Methodist Church Leland R. Patton Ellery C. Kidder, Jr Augustus Perow Ernest M. Shea Chester Kelsea Paul G Bagdikian Genesta Chapter Patton Donald Freeman Frank G. Allen Frank D. Frink Polar Star Lodge Donald T. Page Lisbon Falls Clyde Campbell Yarmouth Jesse Tabor Thomas Back J. Edward Drake, Jr Raymond Davis Francis W. Norton Frank Allen

Stork Shower Honors Mrs. Maurice Rice at Surprise Party

Mrs. Maurice Rice was guest of honor at a surprise stork shower hosted by Mrs. Richard Armes and Mrs. James Brooker at 269 Center Street. Gifts were displayed in a pink and blue basinet, refreshments served buffet style, with guests including Mrs. Burleigh Oxton and Miss Toni Dodge among others.

Maurice Rice Richard Armes James Brooker Armes Center Street Rice Burleigh Oxton Toni Dodge Anthony Dodge Cedric Sukeforth Forrest Baker Jesse Boyden John Carlton Walter Rice David Dodge John Ffurt, Jr Lewis King Nelson Rice Mary Dodge Ann Dodge

New Duerrenmatt Drama On Broadway In Preview

Broadway to inspect Friedrich Duerrenmatt new drama The Deadly Game based on Break Down. Swiss author of The Visit, the Lunts’ current hit, the work was condensed for television last December.

Duerrenmatt New York Broadway Friedrich Duerrenmatt

Instruction By Bailey Featured At Grange Session

State Deputy Clyde Bailey led a school of instruction at the West Bath grange meeting on Monday night after a chicken supper. Sharon Holbrook resigned as Flora and Phyllis McNelly was elected and installed to fill the vacancy. The Youth committee reported on the Beans for Youth supper held Feb 14 with proceeds to support the Freeman Wallace House Conservation Foundation Recreation Center. The group announced the Washington birthday party at next week’s meeting and another baked bean and salad supper on Feb 28. The Past Masters Association and Lecturers Council set a meeting for Feb 19 at Merriconeag grange with supper at 6:30 p.m.

Clyde Bailey West Bath Grange Ladies Aid Alex Burgess Sharon Holbrook Flora Phyllis McNelly Bailey Janet Collins Gerald Holbrook Robert Palmer State Grange Freeman-Wallace House Conservation Foundation Washington Grange

Engagement Announced for Miss Char lene Guynn and Winfield S Libby

The engagement is announced by the bride to be Miss Char lene Guynn daughter of Mrs. Dominic D Aversa and Edmond Guynn with no wedding date set. The bride elect works as a receptionist for Dr. Theodore Kahnes and is from Waterbury Conn Heidel berg Miss. Libby son of Mr and Mrs Edwin Scott Libby works as an apprentice pattern maker at Bath Iron Works Corp.

Dominic D'Aversa Waterbury

Belanger To Teach CD Police Course In Woolwich

The Woolwich Civil Defense Police Service began its first training session at Woolwich Central School. Edward C. Belanger, Sagadahoc County deputy sheriff, serves as instructor for a 10 week course open to Bath and surrounding residents and Woolwich townspeople.

Woolwich Civil Defense Police Service Woolwich Central School Edward C. Belanger Sagadahoc Donald Severance Woolwich C. C Arthur Youland Woolwich Civil Defense Bath Woolwich Harvey Chubbuck, Jr Hadley Smith Clifford Molson Addler Bishop Edward Blake Henry Senceal Thomas Totman Maurice Blair Phippsburg

Miss Weigel Speaks At Inner Wheel Session

Miss Barbara Weigel ex change student from Germany and now a Morse High School senior spoke at the Inner Wheel meeting on the foreign exchange program. She compared American and German school and home life and projected color slides from her homeland. The club will meet at the Cosmopolitan club this week for a covered dish lunch at 12 30 with hostesses Mrs Bridgham Mrs Desmond Mrs Craft and Mrs Hayes. Members will help fill Easter seal envelopes for Pine Tree Society for Crippled Children.

Barbara Weigel Germany Morse High School Weigel Foreign Exchange America Cosmopolitan Club Edward W. Bridgham Eugene Desmond William Craft John Hayes Pine Tree Society For Crippled Children

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Fort Popham Girl Scout Juliette Low First Baptist Sewing Circle Bath Recreation Center Thordine Miss Bath Trent Committee Lari Gore Gerrits Hlockomock Corneil No Valentines Peichnigs Tin Gimes i Frost Anna Manson Sind Thoros Tracey Ous Front Street Stinson Miss McCobb Will Colonel Dummer Sewall D. Alr Dave Astor Portland State Association of Student Councils Dirigo Boys State James Boyle Boyd Pilgrim Fellowship Winter Street Congregational Church Bowdoin College Footer R. Fred Brown Judith Ashe Mary Galloupe Elkis Foundation U.S L. Leroy Burns Ilona JD. McKlman Jane W. Stevens Carl Stinson Brazil Assembly On Science Huse School Rev. Wilson Ben Allied Artists McCrea Mayo Inemasc Robert Taylor Parr SUN Party Girl de. R— Bardot Oiselle T Sepia Merriconeag Grange Charlene Guynn Winfield S. Libby Hugh D. Grant Linden Street Belanger CD Police Miss Weigel Allen Insulation CO International Sales & Mfg. Co Beagle Lowelltown Road Wiscasset Ada Y. Greenblatt Washington Street Cape Cod White Project Brolin Adam Greenblatt Washington St East Brunswick Dial Dial HI Adam, Greenblatt Kennebec Justin Town Vada Alna A . Greenblatt Sai al Irtment ABC Care Bath Independent Shaw Main Street Ada Y. Greenlatt da Y. Greend Insurance Brokashington
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