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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Feb 21, 1957

Page

3

Mother and Daughter Banquet Held by Morse High FHA

The Future Homemakers of America at Morse High School hosted their annual Mother-Daughter Banquet with 45 attendees. Barbara Larrabee and Barbara Baker chaired. Jo an Vachon led the serving committee. Christine Charest conducted a business meeting. installation of new officers Patric Boules, Jim Lessard, Peppy Rovers, Barbara Baker, Cerroler Clark occurred. Miss Charest served as host and a scrapbook was made.

Homemakers of America Morse High School Barbara Larrabee Barbara Baker Joan Vachon Canner Christine Charest Miss Charest Jeanna Hithorne Jenn Belanger Brenda Brewer Pepey Rovers Parhmentarian Sherry Rowe Patric Boules Jim Lessard Peppy Rovers tWwreinsurer Cerroler Clark Darla Jewett Dental Margaret Wentworth North Grammar School Berninida Ad Daminica

Women GOPs To Sponsor Rally Meet The Candidates Rally

Sagadahoc Women s Republican club will sponsor a Meet the Candidates rally and lobster bake at Rock Hill Inn West Bath on Sunday June 8 Speakers will include a first congressional district and gubernatorial candidate and county candidates Tickets will be distributed soon County Republicans invite women to join with contacts Mrs Ruth B Smith and Mrs Joseph A Robinsonкий

Sagadahoc Ruth B. Smith Joseph A. Robinson

Reunion Banquet Tickets Due By May 3

Bath High School Alumni association chairwoman Mrs Dorothy McKenna announced all reunion classes must buy banquet tickets by May 3. Classes 1908, 1983, 1918 and 1938 have arranged reunions. others expected to report plans soon. Communicate plans to Mrs McKenna.

Dorothy McKenna Bath High Shoul Alumni Association Jane 7 Mra McKenna

Scholarships For Teachers Workshop Are Being Offered

Four County TB Association offers a limited number of $50 scholarships covering tuition and registration for a University of Maine health education workshop July 7 to 24. Open to teachers, administrators, and supervisors in primary and secondary schools. Applications due May 31.

Joseph Z. Smith Stanwood C. Gilman Fours County TB Association University of Maine Mary Spencer Malden Rocklane

Suburb Civic Club Card Party Receives Praises

A successful card party hosted by Suburb Civic Club raised spirits and funds. Prizes were awarded to Arthur William Birhira Hirgrrthy Emery Footer Donand Wilson Jaime Footer CW Spear CE Mellvinne Janery Simoh Cerace Trask Rita White Joseph Dorey George Vriek The event supported the Clay Go project with chairmen Mrs Spear Panery Footer Harold Ropers Harold V Woolte Mrs Wallace Winekies Derford MacDonnutt Myrtle Whatelyer Purden The next chair meeting will discuss parquet plans.

Arthur William Birhira Hirgrrthy Emery Footer Donand Wilson Jaime Footer CW Spear CE Mellvinne Janery Simoh Cerace Trask Rita White Joseph Dorey George Vriek Tie Clay Spear Panery Footer Harold Ropers Harold V Woolte Wallace Winekies Derford MacDonnutt Myr Whatelyer Purden

Reunion plans for class of 1919 members

Morse Wight enool and Mrs Doris Humphreys hosted preliminary planning for the class of 1919 reunion to be held June 28. Martha Bridge will entertain at Boothbay Harbor. a planning committee includes Humphreys Hopkins Colby Dunton Jo McMiann Bonney Ho Pe Lowell and Trenton. banquet tickets are available.

Morse Wight Enool Doris Humphreys High Street Martha Bridge Boothbay Harbor Humphreys Donald Hopkins Arthur Colby Ralph Dunton Edward Jo McMiann Albert Bonney Edwin Ho Pe Lowell Rudolph Trenton

Lionesses Elect Mrs George Moses As President

The Bath Lionesses elected Mrs George Moses president at the annual banquet held Thursday night at Wiscasset Inn, succeeding Mrs Scott Morse. Also chosen were Mrs Carroll Davis as vice president, Mrs Clyde Mallett secretary, Mrs Richard H Johnson treasurer, Mrs Jacob Smith tamer, and Mrs Henry Richard twister.

A. George Moses Bath Lionesses Wiscasset Inn Moses Scott Morse Carroll Davis Clyde Mallett Richard H. Johnson Jacob Smith Tamer Henry Richard Twister Roland D. McIntosh George J. Nugent Lawrence Small Edward D. True Morse KK Lawrence McCurdy Nugent Clinton V. Owen Joseph Mullin Sam Prawer Small Cecil Fullerton McIntosh Ralph Forbes Sam Levine Flower Fund Forbes Club Cerviers Arthur Bowker Johnson Levine Lous Petlock

Smith-Tobey Auxiliary Initiates New Members

Five new members were initiated at the Thursday evening meeting of Smith-Tobey Post American Legion Auxiliary. The initiates are Mrs Gienmis Chaput, Mrs Virginia Beane, Mrs Loraine McDonald, Mrs Pearl Wagner and Mr Irene Parker. Initiating officer was Mrs Doris Reinoohl. An installation of auxiliary officers is planned at Hotel Eagle in Brunswick on Wednesday May 26.

Smith-Tobey Post American Legion Auxiliary Gienmis Chaput Virginia Beane Loraine McDonald Pearl Wagner Irene Parker Doris Reinoohl Smith-Tobey Pot Hotel Eagle Brunswick

Bath Letter Carriers Attend State Convention

Members of the Bath Letter Carriers Association and auxiliary attended the state convention in Biddeford. Robert J. Perry was elected to the executive board and Mrs. William Ketchum Jr was elected state organizer. C Lloyd Hooker was appointed to the resolutions committee with Mrs Hooker for the auxiliaries.

Bath Letter Carriers’ Association and Auxiliary Biddeford Robert J. Perry William Ketchum, Jr C. Lloyd Hooker Hooker Ketchum Bath Perry Robert E Reece Lawrence Boardman Vcting Edward Larra

Four Bath Accountants Attend Auburn Meeting

Four Bath accountants attended a meeting of the Southern Maine Chapter of the National Association of Accountants held Thursday at the Elm hotel in Auburn. Delegates included Donald F Cromwell and George I Finlay of Bath Tram Works Corp and Daniel L Lord Jr and Oscar R Marsh from the Sylde Windlass Co. Robert W Carson, assistant controller of Saco Lowell Shops, was principal speaker, addressing One Company's Experience With Standard Costs.

Teo Southern Maine National Association of Accountants Elm Hotel Auburn Donald F Cromwell George I. Finlany Bath Tron Works Corp Daniel L. Lord, Jr Oscar R. Marsh Slvde Windlass Co Robert W. Carson Saco-Lowell

Letter Carriers Auxiliary Meets Thursday Evening

Members of the Letter Carriers Auxiliary met Thursday with Mrs. William McKeller for spaghetti supper before the meeting led by president Mrs. Robert Rice. Reports on the state convention at Biddeford were given by Mrs. C. Lloyd Hooker and Mrs. William Ketchum Jr. A report on a liquid embroidery party at Mrs. George McKellar’s home was shared, and Mrs. Hooker invited the group to a picnic at her summer home in Brigham's Cove.

William McKeller Robert Rice Biddeford C. Lloyd Hooker William Ketchum George McKellar Hooker Brigham's Cove

Smith Tobey Post Installs Wagner As Commander

Smith Tobey Post American Legion installed Robert E. Wagner Sr as commander at the post home with David Klickstein officiating. Also installed for 1958-59 were Cummings Norris Chaput Davis Gurney McLaughlin, succeeding Abraham Greenblatt. Edward Cox spoke on the Chamber of Commerce and its Bath area role.

Robert E. Wagner, Sr Smith- Tobey Post American Legion David Klickstein Brunswick Post Wagener Edward J. Cummings Heman R. Norris, Jr Edward Chaput Orville K. Davis Donald J. Gurney Francis FE. McLaughlin Abraham Greenblatt Greenblatt Edward F. Cox Bath Area C. of C Legionnaires Cox William Dutton McLaughlin Chaput Smith- Fabey Post Scott Kittredge Marshall N. MacDonald Andrew Hart Gardiner D. Rogers Edgar Leavitt

Mrs Turcotte Honored At Stork Shower May 14

Mrs Alphonse Turcotte of 9 Cobb road was guest of honor at a stock shower Wednesday evening hosted by Mrs Bertha Park, Mrs Lou Commeau, Mrs Beatrice Ozella and Mrs Grady Beers at 39 Dummer Street. Gifts were arranged in a cradle and presented to the guest of honor. Local guests from Bath included Warren Atkinson, Herbert Anderson, Robert Baker, Howard McPhee, Paul Kelly, Reginald Cyr, Polly Rockefeller, Doris Levine, Philip O'Hara, Vera Gurney, Dorothy Robinson, Lou Berensen, Roy Loesenner, Frances Beron, and Collette Beers. Out-of-town guests included Cecelia Grenier of Brunswick and Rene S. Don of Topsham. Gift bearers included Harold Troop, Max Kutz, Sall Collins, and Annie Turcotte.

Alphonse Turcotte Cobb Road Bertha Park Lou Commeau Beatrice Ozella Grady Beers Beer Dummer Street Warren Atkinson Herbert Anderson Robert Baker Howard McPhee Paul Kelly Reginald Cyr

Judy Conley Celebrates Birthday Thursday

Judy Conley daughter of Mr and Mrs John M Conley Jr of 69 Dummerstreet celebrated her 12th birthday with a record hop at Bath Country Club Thursday evening. A buffet lunch followed as prizes were awarded for dancing games and other entertainment. Attending were Mary Virginia Gillies Marilyn Ayer Sandra Robinson Nan Akeley Jane Thayer Danny Sharkey Richard Kenyon Dana Libby Noreen Addison Deborah Allen Ricky Woods Michael Perkins Jacqueline Shorette Richard Arnold Karen Smith Richard Cromwell Archie Main Bruce Temple and Linda Ayer.

Judy Conley John M. Conley Jr Dummerstreet Bath Country Club Mary Virginia Gillies Marilyn Ayer Sandra Robinson Nan Akeley Jane Thayer Danny Sharkey Richard Kenyon Dana Libby Noreen Addison Deborah Allen Ricky Woods Michael Perkins Jacqueline Shorette Richard Arnold Karen Smith Richard Cromwell Archie Main Bruce Temple Linda Ayer

First Baptist Sewing Circle Plans Spring Sale

The Ladies Sewing Circle met in the church vestry for an all day session to plan the annual Spring sale set for May 23. Minnie Pinkham chaired, Ora Dauphin aided with the candy table, luncheon was served by Dauphin and Lucy Brown. Next meeting May 28. no meeting next week.

Minnie Pinkham Ora Dauphin Dauphin Lucy Brown

Brownies Troops 17 and 18 Present Program at PTA Meeting

About 60 Brownies from Troops 17 and 18 sponsored by the Dike Washington PTA presented a program at the Thursday PT A meeting at Dike school. The event featured nature walks camping dancing crafts citizenship and preparedness. Tea cream and cookies followed the program as officers were installed for the 1945 59 term and banners awarded to classes for attendance and denial.

Dike-Washington Parent Teacher Association PT. A Dike School Pot. AL PTA. GC Idoyd Wooker Hartley Wilbur Paul F Akeley John M Conley John Coonbs Frank Harvie Lucille Loeschner Dike Edith York Washington Street Gormitice

Has Party For Classmates On Her Tenth Birthday

Olva Christina Johnson celebrated her tenth birthday Tuesday at her home in Middle Street with a party for her fourth grade class from Mite a bell cook. The South End PFA hall was decorated with colored balloons. Games and dancing followed with music from a juke box. Guests included dozens of named classmates and family members. Hostess and helpers assisted in serving refreshments.

Olva Christina John Richard F Johnson Middle Street Maurice Dauphin David Denacco Suzanne Downing Linda Drake Michael Fontz Richard Groffar Willian Grimard Robert Weadrickson Robert Hinckley Ed Shinckley Dennis King Jacqueline Morintom da Morse Xoeanneth Oxton Judith Prisley Dalmon Porty Janet Sitmanens Lawrene Snipe George Siantes David Watson Jehu Wilhiass Danrel Willan Judith Powell Gears MacDonald William Devine David Devine Marjorie Christina Johnson Irene Savoie Lester Savoie Russell Watts Aniti Anderson Richard Anderson John H. Jonsson Dorothy Staples William Flemming

Jota Sigma Chapter Elects Officers In Phippsburg

The Bath Jota Sigma Chapter met Monday at Mrs Marion W. Westermeier’s home in Phippsburg and elected new officers. Mrs Earl Lowell president, Mrs Miriam Wouse vice president, Mrs Laurence Thayer recording secretary, Mrs Florence Jewell corresponding secretary, and Mrs Kenneth MacDonald treasurer. The nominating committee included Mrs Edward McQuiggan, Mrs House, and Mrs William Fraser. The next meeting is June 9 at Mrs Fraser’s home. members are asked to bring a salad and pennies saved. Plans include sending two children to Camp Ata Loa in June and a summer group picnic.

Bath Jota Sigma Marion W. Westermeyer Phippsburg Earl Lowell Miriam Wouse Laurence Thayer Florence Jewell Kenneth MacDonald Edward MccQuiggan House William Fraser Jewell MacDonald

Priscilla Curran Weds Harold Sollenberger Jr in Brockton

Miss Priscilla Ann Curran daughter of Mr and Mrs How ard Curran 18 Dummer Street Court married Harold Larry Sollenberger Jr son of Mr and Mrs Harold L Sollenberger Wichita Kan in a double ring ceremony at Beacon Street Methodist Church parsonage Rev Richard Arnold officiated A reception followed at the bride’s parents home The bride wore a tweed suit with red carnation corsage Kathy Pickin wore blue suit Best man Paul Savage Jr The groom serves in the US Navy aboard USS Bigelow The couple will live in Brockton Mass

Priscilla Ann Curran Howard Curran Dummer Street Court Harold Larry Sollenberger, Jr Harold L. Sollenberger Wichita Kan Richard Arnold Beacon Street Methodist Church Kathy Pickin Paul Savage, Jr Sollenberger Morse High School Mr. Sollenberger U. S. Navy U.S. S. Bigelow Brockton Mass

Bath YMCA Girls Learn-to-Swim Campaign Opens In July

The Bath YMCA launches its third annual Girls Learn-to-Swim Campaign for ages 6 to 13 starting Monday July 21 with sessions each weekday for two weeks. The $200 fee covers bus fare coach trip admission to Reid State Park and swimming instruction with ten girls per class. Transportation departs 1 PM returns 4 PM daily, with Arthur Warner of the local YMCA providing details.

Bath Ymca Shere Toy State Park Je Voon Reid State Park YMCA Arthur Warner

Huse PTA Reelects Officers Thursday

Huse PTA reelected and installed officers for a second term Thursday evening. Officers include Mrs. Stanley Hunter president Mrs. Leonard Smith vice president Mrs Norman Seckins treasurer and Mrs James Taggart secretary A picnic supper preceded the meeting National PTA representative Howard W Bowen installed the officers and spoke on the PTA symbol Attendance banners were won by several classes Attendance marked the final session for the season.

Shuase Parent Teacher Association Stanley Hunter Leonard Smith Norman Seckins James Taggart Morton Young Manley Grant Receunt Augusta Hioward W. Bowen P T. A P.T. A Charles Lee Ralph, Trewer Alice Austin Snyder Evelyne Percy

BNAS Nursery Plans Summer Preschool Classes

The Brunswick Naval Air Station nursery committee announced continued preschool classes three days a week through the summer. Parents may contact the nursery for details. The group also discussed the Fun Fair set for Aug 16 to raise funds for the nursery serving BNAS personnel. Attendees included Mrs. Bowman, Mrs. Rentfro, Mrs. Iosworthy, Mrs. Kukla, Mrs. Tate, Mrs. Mayes, Mrs. Myers, Mrs. Wumphrey Tallman, Mrs. Keppel, Mrs. Eavenson, Mrs. Harker, Mrs. Sheffield, Mrs. Tate and Joseph Mancuso.

Brunswick Naval Air Station Donald Bowman Wlliam C. Rentfro Kirkiosworth Chester E. Kukla Wade Tate Schuler Mayes John R. Myers Wumphrey L. Tallman Robert C. Keppel Charles Eavenson FE. If Harker Ansel Sheffield Neal M. Tate Joseph Mancuso

Huse PTA Holds Annual May Ball For Teens

The Huse Elementary PTA hosted its annual May Ball Friday at Huse School, the final dance of the season. About 200 teens attended with music by hi fi records from Walter Gaudet. Top honors went to Paul Fortier Patricia Kelley Eugene Leask Judy Aimes Alfred Parks and Priscilla Taggart.

Huse Parent Teacher Association Iuse Walter Gaudet Manley Grant John J. Keegan, Jr Cyrus Ashe Ensign L. E. Thomas U.S. N Paul Fortier Patricia Kelley Eugene Leask Judy Aimes Alfred Parks Priscilla Taggart Melvin Comeau Paul FE. McCole James Taggart William Greene Joseph Grace

Bowdoinham Groups Hold Events Across Bowdoinham

Bowdoinham residents gathered for a progressive supper hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Harry Prout and others, with courses at three homes then a Baptist church meeting. Delegates Edna Rowe Della Rideout and Shorey planned for the State Baptist convention in Portland May 1922. Local church youth and Universalists hosted regional gatherings, with several Bowdoinham residents listed among organizers and attendees.

Portland Edna Rowe Della Rideout Second Baptist Church of Bowdoinlar

Couple moves to 1107 Cutts Road Kittery

Lt. j g and Mrs Davis L Clark relocate Tuesday to 1107 Cutts Road in Kittery. Mrs Clark has been living with her parents Dr and Mrs Herbert T Caverly on Washington Street while St Clark served at sea.

J.g Davis L. Clark Cutts Road Kittery

Phippsburg Voters Approve Two Town Warrants

Phippsburg voters at a special town meeting approved two articles allowing workmen's compensation coverage for town employees and using funds from the sale of old school buildings for landscaping and construction costs on the new consolidated school. About 30 residents attended. selectman James Chambers said bids will occur after surplus status is set by the school committee. Seven small one to two room schools are involved in seven locations.

Shirley Pratt James Chambers Winneganee Parker Head West Point Popham Small Point Scebasco Center

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