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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1955

Page

4

Fisher Junior college students plan Bermuda Spring Week

Miss Judith Costain joins a 42-student group from Fisher Junior College traveling from Logan Airport to Bermuda for College Week. The trip includes a stay at the Bermudiana Hotel and participation in the island’s vacation program with peers from across the country.

Judith Costain George T. Costain Granite Street Fisher Junior College Bermuda Pan-American World Airways Logan Airport Bermudiana Miss Costain

Local Notices and Family Updates From Waterville Area

Disjointed items note greetings and visits among families in Waterville and nearby towns. Mentions include Mrs. Irish fiddle street, Mrs. Merlé Niles, Mrs. Stanley Hunter, and others visiting or returning from travel or hospital stays. Bowdoin Dean's list honors a student, while James L. Grant, and clergy engagements at Episcopal church are listed among community notes.

Bath residents take cross country trip via Southern Route

Aane Bare and Bnon Wood of 40 Washington Street with Mr and Mrs Robert Brownell of 1475 Washington Street motor across the country to San Francisco to visit their son David Brownell. They plan Florida and New Orleans stops, expect to reach California late this week or early next, and return to Bath mid March.

Ane Bare Bnon Wood Washington Street Robert. Brownell San Francisco Calif Bath Mrs. Wood

Two Candidates Receive Degrees at Eastern Star Meeting

Genesta Chapter O E S at Masonic Temple hosts Junior Past Matrons and Patrons Night with 100 guests from across the state. Degrees awarded to two candidates by visiting officers. Grand officers attend and are honored. Next meeting March 4 includes officer elections and a banquet follows Lincoln Washington birthday observance.

Genesta Chapter Masonic Temple Evelyn Wyman Hazel K. Libby Mary I. McAvoy Lewiston Linda Wadleigh Augusta Ira Hodgkins Portland Leah Page Bath Esther Hilda Austad Cape Elizabeth Martha Sarah A. Shaw Carroll W. Hodgkins Genesta Donald T. Page Idolyn Cummings Androscoggin Durham Carroll Hodgkins Deering Wortland Mary McAvoy Yarmouth Adella Barden Rose of Sharon Lillian Howe Marshal Iva Hodgkins Mabel Merrill Dorothy Pratt Adah Daphne Plummer Casco Freeport Ruth Marion Allen Pine Cone Auburn Dorothy Shea Electa Elizabeth Hart Walder Kenneth Barden Hazel Kibby Florida Lincoln Washington Alice Stilphen Ruth Fuller Marion Ashe Irene Rice Eva Atwood Elizabeth Bertrand Iola Brown

Rat Paradise in Springfield Rat Ranch Study

In Springfield Ohio Pampered rats are raised as sterile living test tubes for scientists. Antiseptic environment controls temperature humidity air and food. John M Rolfsmeyer leads a 1000 rat facility expanded to 15 times its size with strict entry procedures and quiet handling to avoid stressing the colony. Visitors sanitize and don sterilized clothing before entry.

Springfield Ohio John M. Rolfsmeyer Rolfsmeyer

Sergent Prospect From Dextrocardia Wonder

In Omaha Sergeant Peter Molland is described by Maj. Robert Glock as having dextrocardia, a reversed internal organ position with the heart on the right. The officer says such a condition would make him a fine sergeant and notes his strong health.

Omaha Peter Molland Robert F. Glock Armed Forces

Housewives Embrace Home Food Canning Trend

A survey suggests half of city dwelling housewives preserve fruit and vegetables at home. The trend reflects growing interest in self sufficiency and seasonal storage amidst urban living.

Miss Lorraine Rochon Weds Lee Ketchum Of Bath

Miss Lorraine Rochon of Biddeford married Lee Ketchum of West Bath in a 7.30 Saturday morning ceremony at St. Joseph's Church Biddeford performed by Msgr. Elie Hevey. The couple will reside at Old Orchard Beach after a wedding trip. attendees included family from Biddeford West Bath and Bath.

Lorraine Rochon Lee Ketchum Bath Biddeford West Bath St. Joseph's Catholic Church Msgr Elie Hevey Oscar Rochon St. Andre High School Saco-Lowell Credit Union William Ketchum Ketchum Morse High School Saco-Lowell

Sylvester Wins Nequasset Lake Fishing Derby Top Honors

Frank Sylvester captured the top prize with a one pound eight ounce pickerel in the Nequasset Lake ice derby sponsored by the Sagadahoc Rod Gun and Skeet Association. Eighty five anglers competed under sunny skies with 13 pickerel total. Bert Lonn took second with a one pound three and a half ounce fish. Lennie Stilphen and John Dupont tied for third at one pound three ounces each. no trout were caught and one large bass was released.

Frank Sylvester Nequasset Lake Sagadahoc Rod, Gun and Skeet Association Bert Lonn Lennie Stilphen Association Bath Water District BWD

Service Training Highlights and Marine Maneuvers

Pfc Franklin M Talbot Jr of Bath completed Wheel Vehicle Repair at Atlanta General Depot as part of a long running Ordnance Automotive School program begun in 1941. Navy HC John R Ketchum serves aboard USS Lake Champlain in the Mediterranean. Marines Moore and Waterhouse are slated for Vieques Puerto Rico maneuvers from February to May with the 2nd Marine Division. Marine Pfc Horatio A Quinn recently finished aviation basics at the Naval Air Technical Center Jacksonville.

Franklin M. Talbot, Jr Bath Ordnance Automotive School Atlanta General Depot Atlanta Marine Pvt Clarence A. Moore Whiskeay Road North Bath John W. Waterhouse Susie Waterhouse Farrin Street Vieques Puerto Rico 2Nd Marine Division 8Th Regiment 2Nd Marine Aircraft Wing Cherry Point N. C Horatio A. Quinn Ernest L. Quinn Middle Street Airman Preparatory School Naval Air Technical Center Jacksonville Fla

Navy Yeoman Aboard Iowa Heads to Mediterranean Cruise

Samuel W. Kittredge, Yeoman third class, U S Navy, son of Mr and Mrs Frank C Kittredge of 59 Bedford Street, serves aboard the battleship USS Iowa arriving at Gibraltar January 15 for a three month training and good will cruise. The Iowa will join the U S Sixth Fleet and NATO navies in joint maneuvers.

Samuel W. Kittredge U. S. Navy Frank C. Kittredge Bedford Street Iowa Gibraltar Mediterranean U. S. Sixth Fleet

Service Man Glenn Carter Slated for Return to Bainbridge

Glenn Carter of 165 North Street returned home Sunday to begin a 14 day leave with parents Mr. and Mrs. Harold Carter. He completed boat training at Bainbridge Maryland last week and will report back March 5 for a new assignment. A 1954 Morse High School graduate, he was formerly employed at the Times Co.

Glenn Carter S. A. VU. S&s. Navy Harold Carter North Street Carter Bainbridge Morse High School the Times Co

Phillies trial pitching machine aids spring training

Mayo Smith now Phillie manager says the pitching machine will be used in Clearwater Florida during spring training. He believes the device helps teach bunts and saves the arms of regular pitchers.

Phillies Philadelphia Phillies Clearwater, Fla Mayo Smith Phillie Smith

Elaine Atkinson Becomes Bride of Robert W Sheehan

Miss Elaine G Atkinson daughter of Mrs Gerald S Atkinson and the late Gorpile rome married Robert W Sheehan son of Mr and Mrs Andrew Sheehan at St Marys Church Haverhill Mass The Rev Fr John E Bellefontaine presided A reception followed at 80 Court Street The couple will reside in Haverhill after a two week wedding trip to Miami Fla

John M. Conley, Sr Beacon Street Norwich Conn Thelma Shannon Harold Shannon Oliver W. Bell Union Street H. V. Anderson Auburndale Mass St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church Elaine G. Atkinson Gerald S. Atkinson Court Street Gerpile Rome Robert W. Sheehan Andrew Sheehan Haverhill John E. Bellefontaine Ann Emery Roland Breton Paul Boudreau Edward G. Atkinson Madelyne Kronstrand Bath Richard Sheehan Warren Atkinson Bath Just Wold Woolwich Gerald Atkinson Edward Atkinson Madelyn Pte Reland Richard Sheean Frances A Sheehan Camille Debonecour Robert Denoncour Alfréd Lavoie Edgar Descoteaux Arthur Nicoll Brunswick James Gilcoin Quincy Kenneth Vennett Tampa Fla Vennett Atkinson

Miss Thurston Weds Cpl. Richard Gross in Grace Church

Miss Sandra Ellen Thurston daughter of Mr and Mrs Walter D Thurston of 832 Washington street married Cpl. Richard Gross US Army son of Mr and Mrs Emerton Gross of 44 Floral Street Sunday at Grace Episcopal church The Rev James L Grant officiated a double ring ceremony with white gladioli and heather decor.

Raymond Conley Raymond Gross Camden Charles Barron Brookline Mass Lloyd Gross Pequonoc Bridge Conn Emerton Gross Center Street Cpl Richard Gross Sandra Thurston Sandra Ellen Thurston Walter D. Thurston Washington Street U. S. Army Floral Street Grace Episcopal Church James L. Grant Warren Hawley, Jr Raymond E. Gross Raelene Stockwell Rockland Reginald Barter, Jr Robert Lowery Bath Jan Adleman Cosmopolitan Club

Helen Waller speaks to Bath Emblem Club on service work

Mrs. Helen Waller of Waterville, district deputy of Maine Emblem clubs, addressed Bath Emblem Club members at the American Legion hall. She outlined that Emblem clubs are service groups, cited over 200000 dollars in charity contributions last year and 12 scholarships, and noted clubs support Elk lodges. The talk highlighted Hyde Home gifts and local fund efforts, and announced upcoming installation plans and a rummage sale as a first fundraiser.

Helen Waller Waterville Maine Emblem Clubs Bath Club American Legion Hall Waller Emblem Clubs Emblem Club Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Rockland Portland Hyde Mary Emero Hazel Wakefield Patricia Smith Supreme Mary Ellen Schlosser Alabama Anna Grace Diane Hart Dora Petlock Hazel Perow Pauline Newell Eleanor Perow Legion Hall

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Edgars Edward W. Freed Boen Perkins, Jr N. Hician Chicago Eva William P. Hatch Annie Brownrigg Celina Fortier Lucy Desmond Yvette Bisson Sadie White Ethel Lee Maud Wilson Eva Henderson Suburb Civic Club Winneganee Lee South Street Edward B. Hamblett Pratt Street Mercy Hospital Florence Albee Hugh D. Grant Linden Street Sewall Williams Mad River Glen William J. Smart George E. Smart Richardson Street Air Corps Smart England Africa Dow Air Force Base Ray Parker, Sr Cummings Street Maine General Hospital Morris R. Upham Oliver Street Jane McNeill Bath Memorial Hospital Upham Anna McNeill Thomas B. Wing W. B. Wing Delta Nu Omega Burdett College Boston Mr Wing Burdett College School of Business Administration Harold J. Perry Thomas L. Pierce USA Tucson Arizona Frederick E. Drake Birch Point Philip Wyman Terry Bedford Road Gardiner Mrs. Wyman Lincoln Anderson Adams Court Memorial Hospital Mr. Anderson Fisher School Nancy Small Joan and Alice Canacaris Joyce McCurdy Robert Champagne, Jr Robert Champagne Champagne Margaret Pottle Channel Six Tommy Peter Mulkern Margaret Hawthorne George Pottle East Brunswick Mary Cunningham Charlotte Moreshead Bath Junior High Paul Bradford Venice Roy Bradford Upper High Street Eliot Mitchell Paul General Telephone Co U.S.A Korea Ethel Blake, R.N Veterans Hospital Tagus Leonard Lord of Fitts Street Katherine M. Bliss Bliss Business College Oliver Moses Sumner Sewall State Federation of Garden Clubs John Parker Elmer Milton Moncton N. B Ft. Lauderdale, Fla James MacNeil Pine Street Adelia Pouliot Robinson Lane St. Mary’s Hospital Omar Bertrand Emerald Beach Nassau Bahamas Bertrand United States Mr. Bertrand George Bertrand Henry D. Small Doris Thistle Rosamond McGuiggan Thistle McGuiggan Senate Theresa Hill Nella Stover Mae Besaw Ernest Brown Gladys Farley Joseph T. Smith Joe Tim Connecticut Charles Spear, Jr Spear Maybelle Smith South Portland David Ketchum Maine Eye & Ear Infirmary Roland Pouliot Denny Road Pouliot Genesta Vigue Edward L. Vigue High Street Gertrude Greenleaf Harbor Hospital York Harbor Corp Richard McEachern U.S. Marine Corps Oak Knoll Navy Hospital Oakland McEachern Roscoe Robinson Gladys Beers Edwin R. Andrews Oliver &. Loring Norman Guynn Us.a Fort Jay Governors Island N. Y Grant Merlé Niles Middle Stanley Hunter Old Brunswick Ton Er Sewall Parker Maine Federation of Gar Richard W. Greene Bowdoin College Nathaniel C. Kendrick Bowdoin John Warner, Sr Orial Hospital Cme Archie L Judith Faell Bedford Ralph Lowell Celista Temple 79 Street Dorothy Weeks Clifford B Tne Strazo G. Fisher Port Manfred Haggett Linda Donna Stephen Mystic, Conn Mr. Haggett Arthur Haggett Maxwell Street John M. Conley Boston Garden George Powers Office Drive Vernon Mitchell Quincy, Mass The Texas Company Robert Mitchell Mitchell Weeks Street Merritt Mitchell Dike Road Arthur D. Dolloff Topsham Amy Constance Dolloff Carol Locke Sagadahoc County Christopher Hurst Russell Melrose, Mass Small Point Eugene Hart Herbert Pierce Charles Pamela Frank Freeman Joseph Day Frances Day Carol Loeschner Maine Medical Center School of Nursing Arthur Sewall Stone House Farm West Coast Lewis H. Hyde Winchester Madeleine Rochon Lucille Pothier William H. Ketchum, Jr Wonderbar Mary Ketchum John Dupont Pfc. Talbot Franklin M. Talbot 625 John R. Ketchum Lark Street Lake Champlain Elaine Sandra E. Thurston Gross Ralph White, Jr Dawn White Henry Saucie Maurice Fortin Vera Pagurko Mary Stuart Colorado Springs Cpl. Gross Central Morse High Adelaide Adelman Jan Adelman Marry Oliver Raymond Stockwell Osborne Ripley, Jr Marceline Conley Frank Marrow Michael Gross Murray Helioff Leon Melvin Miles. Lamson Harris Rogers Nancy Rogers David Spillance Charles Barrow Alexis Gross Jeanine Gross Anita Gross Allen Gross Poquonock Bridge Bath Emblem Club Lillian Thomas Portland Emblem Club
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