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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1956

Page

5

Bath area news highlights military moves and local events

Lt. and Mrs. Halterman sail from New York with son to Germany to join U S Airborne Infantry for three years. Various residents travel, visit, and update on hospital stays, civic activities, and family milestones across Bath and surrounding towns.

Harry W. Halterman, Jr Harry W. Halterman New York U.S.S Wurttenberg Germany Halterman U.S. Airborne Infantry Edson Whitehurst A. M. Main Duncan McInnes

Bowdoin Dean’s List admits 182 undergraduates from Bath area

Among Bowdoin College undergraduates named to the spring dean’s list are Richard W. Greene and William O. Wagner of Bath and Frederick von Huene of Woolwich. The report mentions local families, social visits, and campus notes from West Bath to Gibbs, including engagements and hospital stays.

Bowdoin College Nathaniel C. Kendrick Richard W. Greene William O. Wagner Bath Frederick von Huene Woolwich

Local residents on visits and homecomings noted

A roundup of people visiting relatives or returning home across the region includes Mr. and Mrs. Clinton Fleming and family heading to Wilmington to meet his brother Capt. Hartwell Fleming, Mrs. Johansen planning a three week visit to Clarksville, Tenn., and several locals resuming work or travel after illnesses or vacations.

Clinton Fleming Andrews Road Wilmington Del Mr. Fleming Capt Hartwell Fleming

Hill and Mussenden Return Home From City Trips

Roland F. Hill arrived Monday from a business trip to New York and Philadelphia. Teddy Mussenden, son of Mr and Mrs William F Mussenden, returned to his home on Garden Street from Memorial Hospital where he had been a patient.

James C. Steen Washington Street Memorial Hospital Norman Frizzell Frizzell Central Maine General Hospital Lewiston John Parke Allen Bath New York City Mrs. Allen J. H. Miller Garden Street Florida Glenn Carter U. S Navy New London Conn Fulton Harold J. Carter North Street James Bonney Albert L. Bonney Union Street Bonney U. S. Navy Medical Corps Roland F. Hill Middle Street New York Philadelphia Teddy Mussenden William F. Mussenden

Scout Groups Report Busy Schedule of Events

Cub Pack 52 held its annual Father and Son banquet at Corliss Street Baptist Church with Stewart McAllister as speaker. Red Rose Troop 6 volunteers prepared for a Girl Scout Birthday exhibit, while Brownies and other Troops held Valentine activities, investitures, crafts, and songs. Troop 93 elected leaders, formed two patrols Davy Crockett and Panther, and planned a neckerchief slide contest and life saving merit badge sessions at Bowdoin College pool.

Corliss Street Baptist Church Stewart McAllister Red Rose Oliver Foster Foster Pratt Ralph Card Truman King Foster Girl Scout Bobolink Bobolink Brownies Dike School Joanne Rea Dale Price Miriam Rodney Karen Smith Donna Jo Marty Juliet Low Peter Pan Brownies Peter Pan Brownie Bluejay Troop Hyde Park Lewis E. Carter Brownieace Troop 93 Woolwich Boy Scout Troop 93 Day’s Ferry Ernest Lebel Delmar Stinson Davy Crockett Patrol Edward Leeman Carroll Skillin Arthur Brown Robert Brown Okley Smith Donald Carter Ned Robbins George Brooks David Phillips James Leavitt Panther Walter Gallant Harvey Waldron William Allen Carlton Leach William McIntire Edward Parker Richard Willard David Leonard Frank Sparks William Durgin Davy Crockett Panthers Bowdoin College

Central Congregational Choir Members Dine at Mrs Andrews Home

Mrs Carleton W Andrews hosted a Thursday evening gathering at her East Brunswick residence for Central Congregational church choir members. Attendees included director Mrs Frederick D Hill organist Mrs Andrews and members Mrs Howard Parks Mrs Leon Robbins Mrs Margerie Coleman Mrs Dana McIntire and others.

Carleton W. Andrews East Brunswick Central Congregational Church Choir Andrews Frederick D. Hill Howard Parks Leon Robbins Margerie Coleman Dana McIntire Archibald Main, Jr Rudolph McRae Jason Merrill Betty McPhee Thatcher Pinkham Robert Gordon Willard Sprague Durwood Shorey Harold Avery Fred Southard

Local Notices and Visits Highlight Community Life

Louis Titcomb returns home from Memorial Hospital after three weeks admitted. A son was born Monday at Bath Memorial to Mr. and Mrs. John W. Sonia Jr. weighing eight pounds seven and three quarters.Mrs. Sonia, Marguerite Rines, visits with Rines family on Granite street. Sonia plans to join from Cleveland soon. Dover Foxcroft trio to visit Bath area. Teachers Nathalie Fowle and Jacqueline Plummer spend mid winter vacation at Boothbay Harbor. Harold Summerton admitted to Memorial Hospital as surgical patient. Kenneth Hunt and family travel to Florida for three weeks. Stop in St. Petersburg to visit Miles B. Hagan. Mrs. Hunt manages Sears store. Mrs. Hagan oversees mail order dept. Mrs. Harry Thompson returns from Brewer after visiting Merle C. Niles. Thebeau family weekends in Boston for Ice Follies with Armstrong Wing family. Mrs. Ashley Costas and Ashley Jr. visiting cousins in Bath. Mrs. Wallace R. Ham returns from Providence after attending A Breed Cat Club show.

John W. Sonia, Jr Bath Memorial Hospital Sonia Marguerite Rines Chester A. Rines Granite Street Mercy Hospital Portland Cleveland Kenneth Hunt Middle Street Florida St Petersburg Miles B. Hagan Hunt Sears, Roebuck Hagan Sears

Annual MYF Birthday Party Planned at Wesley Church

Miss Priscilla Marble announces the second annual Methodist Youth Fellowship birthday party at Wesley Methodist Church on Thursday February 23. The event features monthly hostesses, a 7 39 pm program of music and dramatic skits, and a pop concert style setup with a decor and refreshment team led by Mrs Walter Upham and Miss Crosby. Parents and friends receive a special invitation.

Priscilla Marble General Committee of Methodist Youth Fellowship Wesley Methodist Church John Haley Anna Lonn Gail Carlton Gerry Stone Yvonne Crosby Walter Upham Roger Upham Ronald Talbot Ada Hilton Kent Stone Priscilla Mare Drusilla Fielding Ruth Ellen Hunter Elizabeth Marble William Hanson, Jr Harriett MacDougall Kenneth Stone Robert Waterhouse Crosby Carleton Miss Fielding Miss Lonn Wesley Fellowship Bell Carlyle Taber

Local Social Notes and County Clerk Resumes Duties

Mrs Frank Goldsmith of Portland and South Portland visits with her sister Mrs Carl Y Kennedy and Mr Kennedy at their Trufant street home. Mrs Russell S Merchant and daughter Nancy of Highland Street visit Mrs Merchant's aunt Mrs Mabel McKeenan of Augusta Sunday. Mrs John H Grindell resumes duties as Sagadahoc County Register of Deeds after a week illness absence. Marilyn Ayer daughter of Brenton and Brenton Ayer of Washington Street is a patient at Memorial Hospital. Marilyn is a fourth grade pupil at Memorial School.

Richard Bisson Day’s Ferry Mrs. Bisson J. H. Miller Pompano Beach Fla Bissons Jennifer Louise William D. Hill, Jr Pine Street Jean Danforth Frank W. Danforth High Street Miss Danforth Bethlehem Conn Robert Brunelle Kittery Paul G. Bagdikian Oak Street Capt John M. Bachulus Arlington, Va Alice Burns Mt. Holyoke College South Hadley Mass Everett Fraser Adams Court Patricia M Robinson Linton Robinson Washington Street Memorial Hospital Miss Robinson Morse High School Jean McKay Burleigh L. McKay McKay Gorham State Teachers College Gladys de Wever Bath Junior High School Priscilla and Elizabeth Marble Charles Marble South Street John Poulis Rochester N. H Bernard Comeau Russell Street William Walker Sanford Frank Allegrin Frank Goldsmith Portland South Paris Carl Y. Kennedy Mr. Kennedy Trufant Street Russell S. Merchant Nancy Highland Street Merchant Mabel McKeenan Augusta John H. Grindell Sagadahoc Marilyn Ayer Brenton Ayer Marryn Use Memorial School

Copperhead Snarls Lawn Path as Homeowner Cries for Help

Mrs. Bertha Peffer in Harrisburg reels in shock after stooping to lift a stone and discovering a 27 inch copperhead. A neighbor rushes over, kills the snake, and hauls it away. She says she feels terribly lucky.

Harrisburg Bertha Peffer Mrs. Peffer

Sweetser Home Director Speaks At Central League

Linwood Brown of the Sweetser Home in Saco spoke to the League of Central church about Maine's emotionally disturbed children and home efforts. Planned projects include a March 3 rummage sale and March ribbon sales. Committees led by Mrs. Guy Allenwood and Mrs. James Morse discussed dolls, aprons, lunches, embroidery, and knitted items with next meetings set for March 5 and the following Monday.

Linwood Brown Sweetser Saco League of Central Church Maine League Guy Allenwood James Morse The Dolls Dolls Clothes Circle Zina Eaton Perley S. Ater Horace _P. Morse Kenneth Humphrey Oliver Tapley John H. Grindell J. Haviland Torrey Clyde Ambrose William Peavey High Street S. Theodore Bertocci Donald T. Page Reginald L- Parker

Scouts Ice Fishing Expedition at Damariscotta Lake

A Troop 357 group from Beacon Street Methodist Church went ice fishing on Damariscotta Lake Saturday with adults. After setting 32 traps a snowstorm prompted a cookout. Scouts Sherman Mitchell Jr Gerard Graf fam Brian Rowe John Butcher Bruce Haley and Byron Haley attended with Scoutmaster Truman Wallace and others.

Beacon Street Methodist Church Damariscotta Lake Sherman Mitchell, Jr Gerard Graffam Brian Rowe John Butcher Bruce Haley Byron Haley Truman Wallace Harold Graffam Richard Fullerton Carlton Poe Sherman Mitchell Harvey Rowe

Robbins Celebrate Housewarming Birthday at Western Avenue Home

Mr and Mrs Leon Robbins hosted a housewarming on Western avenue with friends and relatives presenting a monetary purse. The event doubled as Mrs Robbins birthday, honoring their Union street court move to 61 Western avenue, the former Brown residence. Guests included Melvin Robbins and families, Coleman, Moore, MacDonald, and Harriett MacDonald. Mr Robbins works as a lineman for New England Tel & Tel.

Leon Robbins Western Avenue Robbins Union Street Court Maynard Brown Melvin Robbins Melvin Robbins, Jr Theryl Robbins William Leask Andrus L. Coleman Eugene L. Coleman Estella Grant Robert Moore Kenneth MacDonald Wilbur Chris Neil MacDonald Harriett MacDonald New England Tel, & Tel

From sun to tree in The Doghouse

The article notes a sapling growing into a massive tree using sun water air and minerals from the soil potentially reaching 300 feet in height and weighing up to 1000 tons in The Doghouse.

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Y Society Ernest Cate Pivesden AB Richard Siarter USAF and Carter 65 Bluff Laeid 4 Sanonic Adard L. Carter Enceln P. O. Box Lackland Air Force Base San Antonio Texas Clifton Moody Charles Lee Bedford Road Ray Lindquist East Braintree Braintree Lindquist Carol Walker Reuben C. Walker Stephen Hill Andrews Air Force Base Washington, D. C William Hill Pamela Hill Washington England Minnie Oliver Canton Gowen Nursing Home Arthur Packard Beacon Street Phyllis Hartley Miss Hartley Thomas Miller Miss Miller Middle Road Brunswick Stanley M. Alexander USN Omar Stevens Edward B. Miller Doris Scott Bath Iron Works Corp Miller Gough & King, Inc Millers Jackson Heights Long Island J. Arthur Burgess Court Street Perleston L. Pert Miami, Fla Vernon Gray Five Islands C.P.O. Vernon Gray, Jr U. S. Navy Newport R. I Gwendolyn Gaudet J. J. Newberry Oliver Street Norman Sanford West Bath Inlaw Sheldon Balloch Boston Sherrill Duker Danvers Alice Burgess Margaret Morse Mary Gaudreau City Justus Ripley Topsham Grange Kingston Pratt- Whitney Aircraft Corporation Hartford Bluff Road George Wright Ale Henry Cope, Jr Albert Richard Day's Ferry Cope Alberta Richard Porto Rico Brunswick Naval Air Base Charles H. Morse Deering Street Herbert T. Caverly New York University Dental College Lardina Caverly Victor Matte Summit N. J William Courtney Courtney Brenda Orlando Brunswick Naval Air Station Navy Barbara Burden Eugene Hart Lewis Titcomb Dummer Street Donald Preble Phyllis Warner T. W. Hyde Camp Channel 13 Jane Lauren Maurice Warner Annie C. Longley Longley Maine General Hospital Andrew C. Herrin Eugene E. Herrin Maine Eye and Ear Infirmary Melvin B. Henderson Bowen Torrey Arthur Berry South End Parent Teacher Association Fred F. Murray Kenneth M. Murray Miss Delight Ann Greenleaf Hollis Greenleaf Edgecomb Harry F. Ring, Jr Alfred Frye Penn Lincoln Street Sedgwick Archie L. Seekins Carleton W. Lowell Bedford Street Charles F. Johansen Clarksville, Tenn Warren Jewell Harold L. Colbeth Buzzards Bay Harold L. Colbeth, Jr Robert Levine Mademoiselle Shop Miss Sue Stover Mrs. Rexford B. Stover Front Street Jane Niles Merle C. Niles Miss Niles Second Hill Lane Stratford Gloria Witham And Ae Nathan Witham Rockand Louis Titcomb F. Leroy Annis Lorene Dover Foxcroft Louis D. Annis Valley Road Nathalie Fowle Mitchell School Jacqueline Plummer Boothbay Harbor Harold Summerton Harry Thompson Brewer Harry W. Thebeau Harry W. Thebeau, Jr Boston Gardens William Armstrong Arthur Wing Sharon Anne William Ashley Costas Gon Ashley, Jr Wollaston, Mags Costas Maynard O. Brown Mr. Brown Cottage Street Wallace R. Ham Providence A Breed Cat Club of New England Wesley Church Morocco Guy Mollet Sultan Sidi Mohammed Ben Youssef M. Christian Pineau Boy Scouts Alvin Vernon Gatling Lambertville Delaware Valley International Soundphoto Maclean-Burgess Ussr Guy Burgess Donald Maclean Moscow U S Europe
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