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Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1956

Page

7

World Day of Prayer services held across Bath churches

Friday afternoon and evening services at Winter Street Congregational and other Bath churches drew large crowds under the Bath Council of Church Women. The event marked a global observance in about 134 nations with the theme One Flock One Shepherd. Local participants included Mrs. Clinton Fleming and church leaders. prayers were offered in Greek Finnish German and Hebrew and music featured duets and organ accompaniment.

Winter Street Congregational Church Bath Council of Church Women General Department of United Church Women National Council of the Churches of Christ United States Clinton Fleming Bath Walter Urham Harry E. Dunlap, Jr Maurice Hutchins Betty Ann Aikenhead Jill Olson Jean Fleming Kathy Telasco Madelyn Pace Andrew Carrillo Abraham Kramer Richard Arnold Clyde Ambrose Laurence Mattor

Sabrina Fair Set For Saturday Night by Local Thespians

The Thespians will present Sabrina Fair, a three act comedy, Saturday evening with tickets on sale at Fall's Shoe Store. Final rehearsals run at Morse High auditorium under Edward M. Butterfield, outdoor set by Clifford Russell marking the group’s first open air production. Cast and crew include F. Waldo Marshall, Mrs Marshall, Mrs Nathan W Watson, Mrs Rosalys Kondos, Dr Benjamin Zimmerman, Gretchen Trott, Jerry Legard, with candy concessions by Mrs Robert Baker Lita Wilson and Sam Trott. Cast party follows at Hyde Windlass Recreation Hall. tickets at Shaw's Bookstore.

Thespians Fall’s Front and Broad Streets Morse High School Edward M. Butterfield Clifford Russell F. Waldo Marshall Marshall Nathan W. Watson Rosalys Kondos Benjamin Zimmerman Gretchen Trott Jerry Legard Robert Baker Lita Wilson Sam Trott

Parker Head Native Receives Maritime Administration Award

Leslie R. Oliver a Parker Head native retired last July from the Maritime Administration received a meritorious service medal and certificate at the Eighth Annual Honor Award program on February 14 in the Commerce Department auditorium Washington. Secretary Sinclair Weeks presented the award noting extreme competence in repair and control duties over 17 years. Mr. Oliver and his wife live in Hopewell Virginia and frequent Sebasco Estates where they have stayed since 1933.

Leslie R. Oliver Parker Head Maritime Administration Department of Commerce Washington Deo Oliver Secretary of Commerce Sinclair Weeks Hopewell Va Sebasco Estates Mr. Oliver Parker Engin

Retired maritime official recalled for WWI submarine defense role

Former chief engineer of a troop transport during World War I received a Navy citation from Secretary Josephus Daniels for aiding the transport’s armed guard during a submarine attack off the French coast. Though retired from the Maritime Administration he remains a consultant under contract.

Maine Council of Young Republican clubs convention in Auburn

The 1956 Maine Council of Young Republican clubs convention will be held at the Elm hotel in Auburn this weekend. It opens with registration Friday at three, features a Saturday business meeting and a banquet with a guest speaker, and Sagadahoc County members expect strong turnout.

Maine Council of Young Republican Clubs Auburn Elm Hotel Sagadahoc County Club Sagadahoc Club

Elks Observe Past Exalted Rulers Night at Bath Lodge

Bath Lodge of Elks will hold Past Exalted Rulers Night with a 6:30 supper and initiation during the business session Thursday. Chairs of the lodge will be turned over to the Past Exalted Rulers. Harold V Fielding heads the committee for this affair.

Baltimore Car Talk Reveals Local Racing Lingo

Baltimore Local of the Motor Sports Car Association shares plain translations for jargon such as RPM for repairs per month, MPH as heavy monthly payments, BHP as car power factor, and FOB indicating prices in French or British currency with examples of terms hood bonnet rallye tachometer overhead for uninitiated readers.

Baltimore The Motor Sports Car Association BHP

Industry Drives a Third of Algeria’s Annual Income

Industry accounts for 30 percent of Algeria’s yearly earnings, highlighting its central role in the economy. The share underscores the sector’s impact on national revenue and development plans.

Algeria

Father and Son Banquet Honors Pack 55 at Winter Street Church

About 50 Cubs, fathers and guests attended Pack 55 Father and Son Banquet at Winter Street church parish house. The event featured a ham dinner, a flag ceremony, a star spangled banner, prayers, a talk on Maine Indian lore, corsages and certificates for den mothers and pack members, and awards for Cub ranks.

Winter Street Church Pack 55 Winter Street Congregational Church Winter Street Eugene P. Eberhard Donald Freeman William Mussenden Dwight Hall Robert Buck Ricky Cooper Robert Allen Linscott John Carey

Polar Star Lodge Plans 31st Past Masters Night

Polar Star Lodge No. 114 F and A M set for its 31st annual Past Masters Night at the Masonic Temple on Wednesday evening February 29. Work will be in the third degree with listed Past Masters including Lloyd A. Beers Fred A. Osgood Woodbury W. Bailey Delmar E. Bates Harland E. Boynton Ernest R. Freeman John J. Preney William L. Skelton William A. Boyce Herbert L. Anderson Jr Robert A Gallagher assisting. Supper at 6 30 p m served by Genesta Chapter O E S before the meeting.

Polar Star Lodge No A. M Masonic Temple Lloyd A. Beers Fred A. Osgood Woodbury

Martha Shepards Tenth Birthday Party Held In New Haven

Martha Ellen Shepard celebrated her tenth birthday at home on Washington Street. Afternoon games yielded prizes for Elizabeth May Shepard Jennifer McGuiggan Georgia Lacey and Ellen Oliver. Guests included Janet Ring Janice Ann McCabe Joanne Dauphinee Paula McLain Carole Coombs Linda Morse Nancy Lacy and relatives. Pink and blue decor featured with sandwiches cookies cake and ice cream served.

Martha Ellen Shepard Daugher Herman Shepard Washington Street Elizabeth May Shepard Jennifer McGuiggan Georgia Lacey Ellen Oliver Janet Ring Janice Ann McCabe Joanne Dauphinee Paula McLain Carole Coombs Linda Morse Nancy Lacy Charles Shepard Loudon Wallace Daniel Richard Martha Ellen Fred King Frank Stone Gail Jane Beverly Tanguay

Mrs Frederick von Huene Hosts Post Stork Shower

Mrs Frederick von Huene of Day's Ferry received a surprise post stork shower Monday evening for the birth of twins Andreaus and Patrick to Mr and Mrs von Huene. Guests included Grace Episcopal choir members and Day's Ferry neighbors from Bath and Day's Ferry with co hosts Mrs William D Hill Jr and Mrs Howard Kirkpatrick.

Frederick von Huene Day's Ferry William D. Hill, Jr Howard Kirkpatrick Grace Episgapal Church Rod Huene John P. Allen Bath Kirkpatrick Carl Pinson, Jr Carroll Morse Matthew Doak, Jr Ernest Rogers, Jr Richard J. Campbell Day’s Ferry Merrill Lincoln Hartford, Conn von Huene

Dike and Washington PTA Honor Past Presidents

Dike and Washington Parent Teacher Association honored five past presidents at a Founder's Day meeting. Corsages and a carnation were given to named former leaders, with Mrs Isadore Singer delivering a talk on the PTA’s global spread since its 58 year history in the United States. Attendance banners were awarded to local first grade classes, and refreshments followed the meeting with several committee members assisting.

Dike Washington Parent Teacher Association Scott Golder Bertha Dunbar Daniel Perry Francis Bertrand Frank Ozzella Isadore Singer Greater Bath Singer Emma Cummings Washington Street Elmira Jones Dike School Reginald Cyr Benjamin Berenson

Melrose High Student Wins Natural Science Award

Philip Wilson, Melrose High senior and grandson of local clergy, won the Co operative General Achievement Test in Natural Science for the Bausch and Lomb Competition. He scored 86, placing in the 99th percentile among 19 seniors. he will receive the Bausch and Lomb Medal at graduation and become eligible for a $3200 University of Rochester scholarship. William Donnell, formerly of Bath, ranked fifth with 75.

Philip Wilson Blair Wilson Melrose Mass David L. Wilson Melrose High School Philip University of Rochester Melrose High William Donnell Bath

Baptist Youth Fellowship of Woolwich Meets Sunday

Members of the Baptist Youth Fellowship of Woolwich met Sunday evening with Grace Brown as World Outreach committee chair presiding. Scriptures were read by Jean Blake and a Bible drill led by Grace Brown. Leona Hathorne conducted a quiz and Rev Stephen Sidebotham offered the closing prayer. The port of Antwerp is 50 miles from the sea.

Baptist Youth Fellowship of Woolwich Grace Brown World Outreach Committee Jean Blake Leona Hathorne Stephen Sidebotham

Mrs McMann Hosts Letter Carriers Auxiliary Meeting

Mrs Edward J McMann entertained the Letter Carriers Auxiliary at 16 Pleasant Street with Mrs Robert J Perry as co host. Members planned a year long membership drive and heard committee reports. Co hostesses for March were Mrs Joseph McLaughlin and Mrs C Lloyd Hooker. Refreshments followed.

Edward J. McMann Letter Carriers Auxiliary Pleasant Street Robert J. Perry Joseph McLaughlin C. Lloyd Hooker McMann Perry

Furnished Apartment for One Woman in Austin Ad

Classified ad in Austin listing a furnished apartment available September 1. One woman can have everything at 710 West 24th Street. Rent is $45 monthly. Phone number 8 5987.

Austin, Tex West

Engagement notice for Dorothy Robinson and Donald White

Mr. and Mrs. William Lenfest of North Bath announce the engagement of their daughter Dorothy J. Robinson to Donald E White son of Mr. and Mrs. Everett G. White of 217 High Street. Dorothy is a Morse High School senior and a 1954 graduate. White is apprenticed as a machinist at Bath Iron Works Corp.

William Lenfest North Bath Dorothy J. Robinson Donald E White Everett G. White High Street Miss Robinson Morse High School Morse High Mr. White Bath Iron Works Corp

Girl Scout Leaders Plan Birthday Party in March

Girl Scout Leaders Association discussed plans for the annual Birthday party to be held March 15 in Morse High School gymnasium with a 6 p.m. box supper for Brownies, Girl Scouts and parents. Program includes Brownie singing and Scout skits. Cookie sales set for April. Merrymeeting Section will meet May 10 in Rockland with guest Ilona Raifalko.

Girl Scout Leaders’ Association Winter Street Congregational Church Morse High School Donald Freeman Merrymeeting Rockland Ilona Raifalko Freeman Thomas Aikenhead Robert Livermore

Surprise Stork Shower Honors Mrs Verna Coombs

Mrs Verna Coombs of Brunswick was guest of honor at a surprise stork shower hosted by Mrs Helen McNelly at her West Bath home on February 15. Assisting were Mrs Dorothy Lewis Mrs Evelyn Lees and Mrs Eleanor Presley. Guests from Bath included Beatrice Coombs Beverly Dyer Alice Burgess Mary Gaudreau Ethel Mac Donald Persis Miller Ida Mitchell Helen Mc Corr Phyllis Gagner Margaret DeMerchant Teresa Freeman and Hazel DePatsi. Brunswick guests included Arvella Holbrook Hope Tingley Nancy Grover and Veltora Livernois. Gifts were arranged in a bassinet decorated by Mrs Lewis. Refreshments followed the social hour. Presley made the shower cake centerpiece. Gifts were sent by Pauline Belanger and Blanche Goodwin.

Verna Coombs Brunswick Helen Helen McNelly West Bath McNelly Dorothy Lewis Evelyn Lees Eleanor Presy Coombs Lewis Presley Beatrice Coombs Beverly Dyer Alice Burgess Mary Gaudreau Ethel MacDonald Persis Miller Ida Mitchell Helen McCorr Phyllis Gagner Margaret DeMerchant Teresa Freeman Hazel DePatsi Bath Arvella Holbrook Hope Tingley Nancy Grover Veltora Livernois Pauline Belanger Blanche Goodwin

Sacred Heart Circle Meeting Notes February 14

Sacred Heart Circle of Daughters of Isabella met with Regent Miss Sophie McPherson presiding. Julia Donnell joined as a new member Elizabeth Dunton was reinstated. Rummage sale report by Gladys King. Communion Sunday set for February 19 at 7 30 a.m. Mass. Mystery prize awarded to Elizabeth Dunton. Next meeting March 6 at Knights of Columbus hall on Middle Street.

Sacred Heart Circle Daughters of Isabella Sophie McPherson Julia Donnell Elizabeth Dunton Gladys King Lucy Desmond Knights of Columbus New Hall Middle Street

Stork Shower Honors Mrs Peeples at Heath Lane Home

Mrs Fred Peeples of 65 Heath lane was guest of honor at a stork shower Wednesday Feb 15 hosted by Mrs Nelson Brown at 66 Heath lane Gifts were presented and refreshments served The hostess provided entertainment with games prize winner Mrs Frank McAllister Others present included Mrs Joseph Kingsbury Mrs Isabelle Sutherland Mrs Ray Ward Mrs Henry Ellison Mrs Robert Thomson Mrs Nimard Fifield and Mrs LaVerne Riffle.

Fred Peeples Heath Lane Nelson Brown Peeples Frank McAllister Joseph Kingsbury Isabelle Sutherland Ray Ward Henry Ellison Robert Thomson Nimard Fifield LaVerne Riffle

Stork Shower Honors Mrs Leon Kelley Jr at Woolwich

Mrs James Mallard hosted a stork shower for Mrs Leon Kelley Jr at her Woolwich home. Gifts were displayed in a pink and blue cardboard baby carriage crafted by Mrs Walter Willis who also made a cake carriage. Guests included Mrs Sarah Carlton Mrs Leon Kelley Sr Mrs Costello P Hall and many others.

James Mallard Woolwich Leon Kelley Kelley Walter Willis Leon Kelley, Sr Costello P. Hall Pearl Reed Ralph Reynolds Vinal Hunnewell Shirley Boucher Howard Sullivan Gilbert Hathorne Leana M Hathorne Dwight Hale Lawrence Edwards Norman Harris Everett Rice Bertram Crocker Clifton Gainsley John Gordon

Inner Wheel Meeting Involves Easter Seal Envelopes

Sixteen members attended as Mrs. Charles B. Doyle hosted on Brunswick Road. The group planned an Easter seat envelope project for Pine Tree Society For Crippled Children and designated Mrs. Doyle and Mrs. Raymond W. Farnham to join a Monday session at Hyde Memorial Rehabilitation Hospital. Hostesses for the next meeting were named, with Mrs. William J. Craft and others listed.

Charles B. Doyle Brunswick Road Pine Tree Society For Doyle Raymond W. Farnham Hyde Memorial Rehabilitation Hospital Frederick D. Hill John E. Hayes Reginald L. Parker Charles T. Small William J. Craft Eugene M. Desmond Earl W. Farnham William E. Bodwell

Old Bowling Team Picture Displayed in Times Window

A 1906 07 Merrymeeting Bowling Club photo reappears in a moving haul at a local Times Co window. Players include Earnest Bearce Lewis Stuart Edwin Graves Bill Fall Bob Borden and William Robinson. Fall and Robinson were longtime local business figures connected to Fall's Shoe Store and Swastika store on Center Street.

Times Co Merrymeeting Bowling Club Brunswick Earnest Bearce Lewis Stuart Edwin Graves Bill Fall Bob Borden William Robinson Fall John A. Greene, Jr First National Bank Center Street

Charpentier Elected President Of Bath Pony League

Lena Charpentier was elected president of the Bath Pony League at the annual meeting in City Hall. Arthur Small was chosen as player agent for the coming year, while elections for vice president secretary and treasurer were postponed. Managers include Whit Craige Bath Iron Works nine Joseph Mc Laughlin Merchants Gene Hart Eagles and Clifton Legard Fleet Reserve.

Lena Charpentier Bath Pony League City Hall Arthur Small Treasury Whit Craige Bath Iron Works Joseph McLaughlin The Merchants Gene Hart Eagles Clifton Legard Fleet Reserve

Elderly Man Fights Off Robbers in Fourth Attack

Frank Kohler in Chattanooga says two young men attacked him and knocked him down. They took 12 cents, but Kohler lost his glasses and a ring of keys. He notes he delivered a few good punches.

Chattanooga, Tenn Frank Kohler Kohler

Snake Bites Misunderstood as Tongue Fangs in Beef Figures

Analysis notes that snakes use fangs for bites not their tongues. A beef steer yield of 1,000 pounds yields 140 pounds of steak, 55 pounds of sirloin, 50 pounds of round and porterhouse, 35 pounds of T bone and club cuts.

For Sale Near Bath on Highway 0 81 Maine

Old 6 room 2 bath home on 5 to 12 acres near new U.S. road under construction. Suitable for private or tourist home with a wonderful site for more. See Ada m Greenblatt Real Estate and Insurance 233 Washington Street Bath Dial HI 3 4350. 2 23 hp.

Bath- Wiscasset Maine U.S Adam Greenblatt Washington Street Bath Dial HI

Bowdoinham Community Activities Report Notes

Bowdoinham Comfort Branch Sunshine Society met with 13 members. Brownies visited Oakhurst Dairy in Bath. Mrs. Linwood Hackett honored his mother’s 74th birthday. Bowdoinham PTA met with Supt. Smith speaking on schools. Missionary Society hosted a pound party. Schools closed for a week, reopening Feb 27. Fire Department auxiliary to hold public supper. Several residents listed as visiting relatives and traveling. Mrs. Julia Davis Ward’s death announced. funeral held in Brunswick with burial at Bay View Cemetery Bowdoinham.

Comfort Sunshine Society Karl Hatch Lewis Gilpatrick Hatch Mary Sedgley Bath Oakhurst Dairy Merle MacDonald Eleanor Purington Shirley Curtis Linwood Hackett Brunswick Women's Missionary Society Bowdeinham Baptist Church Linwood Rideout Harland Joyce Nazarene Church Joyce Bowdoinham Bowdoinham Fire Department Merrymeeting Grange Hall Caleb Mitchell Miriam Rideout Clayton Mitchell Eliot Waterboro Bertram MacDonald Frank Reynolds Providence R. I James Colgan Arlington Mass Clara Armstrong Boston Robert Moore U. S. Army Lester Lewis River Road E. Andrew Peterson Cuba Mary Morgan South Portland William Randall Herman Randall Myrtie Cutler Nancy Skelton Brunswick Hospital Perlie Harmon Ruth Charles Hackett Lisbon Falls Grange Hall Julia Davis Ward Julia Davis James Rose Reed Brackett Bay View Cemetery

Bear hunted after radio alert near Helena Montana

Drum Mond stockman Wayne Hill radioed for a gun when a bear appeared. He spooked the animal into brush and, after unsure steps, a Blackfoot Forest Protective Assn patrol car arrived. Patrolman Art Ahlin notified Hill's son Byron at school, and the youth brought a rifle so Hill could bag the bear.

Helena Mont Drummond Wayne Hill Blackfoot Forest Protective Assn Art Ahlin Hill Byron

Southpaw Johnny Oldham Trials with Reds After SJSU Years

Southpaw pitcher Johnny Oldham, set for a spring tryout with the Cincinnati Redlegs, pitched four seasons at San Jose State College.

Johnny Oldham Cincinnati Redlegs San Jose State College

Scott Morse Speaks on Civil Defense at Bath Lions Meeting

Scott Morse Sagadahoc court ty director of Civil Defense spoke at the Bath Lions and Lionesses meeting at Hotel Eagle Brunswick outlining Civil Defense plans under the Federal program and urging citizen cooperation. The group postponed the March 1 meeting to March 8 due to a joint Lions event and named a program committee. A recent March of Dimes card party raised 43 dollars and members voted to donate to the Heart Fund.

Scott Morse Sagadahoc Courtty Bath Lionessee Hotel Eagle Brunswick Federal Civil Defense Administration Lions and Lionesses Donald F. Preble Stanley C. Elwell Heart Fund

Legion Meeting Reports Include New Grave Markers

At Smith Tobey Post American Legion meeting led by Commander Roland Farnham, Service Officer Gardiner Rogers announced 12 new grave markers purchased. Cedric French reported finances, and plans to move the new piano into the hall while removing the old one. Abraham Greenblatt will supervise the project. Tickets for the Don Corsack Chorus presentation arrived and were being distributed. Donald Gurney received the Pot of Gold. Social hour followed with Scott Kittredge and Russell Turcotte serving refreshments.

Smith Tobey American Legion Roland Farnham Gardiner Rogers Cedric French Abraham Greenblatt House Committee Don Corsack Chorus Donald Gurney Scott Kittredge Russell Turcotte

Surprise Pre Nuptial Shower For Jean Brown

Miss Jean Brown daughter of Mr and Mrs Maynard Brown of Cottage Street was guest of honor at a surprise pre nuptial shower hosted by Nassau College classmates at the home of Mr and Mrs Allan Horne in Springvale Approximately thirty classmates and teachers attended Miss Brown a Nassau College senior will wed Midshipman Willis Morse later this year Hostesses included Miss Lynn Chamberlain Miss Patricia Horne Miss Helen Kacharo Miss Joyce Worcester and Miss Alice Throumoleus Gifts were presented to the bride to be.

Jean Brown Maynard Brown Cottage Street Nassau College Allan Horne Springvale Miss Brown Brown Willis Morse Lynn Chamberlain Westfield Mass Patricia Horne Helen Kacharo Athens Greece Joyce Worcester Stonington Alice Throumoleus Biddeford

Firemen respond to smoke filled home in Ohio kitchen mishap

Firemen rushed to the residence of Helen Arbogast in Ubrichsville Ohio as flames filled the interior. Mrs Arbogast reportedly confessed she had burned a steak triggering the alert.

Ubrichsville Ohio Helen Arbogast

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World Day of Prayer John , Robbins Rudolph C. McRae Central Congregational Church Foster M. Pratt Corliss Street Alice Canacaris E. E. Montgomery Sabrina Fair Maritime Adm Young Gop Meeting Front Street McAllister Niss den Mathers Ada Johnson Frances Morse Margery Hale Shirley Harris Margaret Westly William Green Eberhard Green Albert Linscott C. Arthur Mayo Seward Harris Robert Westly Alfred D Caton Steve Mayo Todd Johnson Scott Johnson Anthony Jewell, Jr Everett James Alvin Howe Cubmaster Chester Freeman Polar Star Lodge Martha Shepard Dike and Washington Pta Natural Science Award Antwerp Mrs. McMann Dorothy Robinson Girl Scout B. Co Stanley Wallace Uptown Bill Williams Lex Barker WED & Thurs Jose Ferrer June Allyson Robert Ryan Jan Sterling Alaska Scott Morse Legion Pera House Taylor Eastman Pye Podesta Sernas
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