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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1959

Page

12

Wiscasset Pine Cone Lodge hosts Rebekah visitors

Rosa A. Brown warden of the Rebekah Assembly of Maine visited Pine Cone Lodge Feb 19 with 13 Lodges represented. Distinguished guests included Elva K. Kelley Melvin Kelley John Thornton and others. Community events, town meeting March 9 and a Boy Scout charter Tuesday March 3 were announced along with various socials.

Pine Cone Rebekah Lodge Rosa A. Brown Rebekah Assembly of Pine Cone Lodge

Woolwich Grange Plans for Hospital Fund Supper

Woolwich Grange completed plans for a hospital development fund supper at the grange hall for Saturday. The next meeting on March 4 features a school of instruction led by State Deputy Clyde Bailey with special guests Chief State Deputy and Mrs Harold Hardwick.

Woolwich Grange Grange Hall Hospital Development Fund Clyde Bailey Harold Hardwick Boothbay Chester McCrater Fred Hathorne

Community Notices of Visits and Family News

A list of locals visiting and hosting relatives across Easthampton Florence Gardiner and Bucksport marks a weekend of social gatherings. Dottie Grover and many others attend services for Minnie Southard while Miss Helen Dickinson reports a California season and Colby ties. Guests include Rev Robert Frazier, Mrs Babcock of Scarsdale, and families such as the Shea and Geissler households.

Dottie Grover Shirley Bailey Ernest Grover Elinor Huber Julia Barker Bertha Merry Mary Lou Peaslee Edith Merry Ann Flanders Blanche Barnes Elaine Grover Danny Dede Daltton Arlene Grover Sally Grover Linda Pickering J. Kelton Southard Easthampton Mass Ledyard Southard Barbara Florence Minnie Southard Helen Dickinson Southern California Miss Dickinson Colby College Oliver Webster Ruth Seigers Robert Frazier Frazier Babcock Scarsdale New York Dean Shea Donald Shea Gardiner Seth Wingren Mexico Clinton Shea Donald Geissler Forest Munsey Bucksport Paul Hurlburt Sally

West Bath Residents Active In Family Visits and Events

Mrs Loring Small spent the weekend with grandchildren David and Martha at her son Dana’s home in Bath. Dana Small and Edward Thompson attended the Ice Follies in Boston. Omar King and Richard Ricker’s wives joined a Lisbon Falls baton twirling contest with Bath entering 30 girls. Mrs James Lemont formerly of West Bath visits Bazin Lemont in Bath. Colin Densmore and Oliver Wass were in Brunswick Monday. Mrs Francis Deehan died Thursday in Portland.

Loring Small David Martha Dana Bath Dana Small Edward S. Thompson Boston Omar R. King Richard Ricker Lisbon Falls James Lemont West Bath Massachusetts Bazin Lemont Colin Densmore Oliver Wass Brunswick Francis Deehan Portland

Stork Shower Honors Mrs. Donna Eby in North Bath

Mrs. Donna Eby of North Bath was guest of honor at a Sunday stork shower hosted by Mrs. Barbara Comeau at her Center Street home. Guests included Mrs. Laura Johnston and several others, with gifts presented in a decorated doll carriage. refreshments were served.

Arlene Foye Billie Barnes Barnes Mary Lou Peaslee Edith Dalton Tillie Dalton Stanley Dalton Ted Dalton Gary Ponteau Francis Soule, Jr Fred Bailey Elliott Abbott Millard Hanson Lou Delano Grover Sprague Roy Farmer Ernest Grover, Jr Charles Christensen Marion Millett Connie Pitcher Stanley Wing Fred Engert Erwin Skillin Alberta Ponteau Anne Merry Abbott Donna Eby North Bath Barbara Comeau Center Street Eby Laura Johnston Rita Mulcahy Dorothy Desjardins Laura McCourt Dorothy McNierney Margarite Mulcahy Patricia Mulcahy Rita Bennett Elizabeth Comeau Mary Hart

Arrowsic Social Rounds Highlight Birthday and Wedding News

Miss Sharon Day celebrated her 14th birthday at Arrow sic Town hall with friends and family, assisted by Bion Ainsworth. Kenneth Day chaperoned. The Moatsweig Extension Bureau led a Thursday meeting on Easy lunches with Mrs Mazeciko elected to represent at Home and Farm week in Orono. Richard Carlton and Sylvia Mae Perkins wed in Bath with a Carlton reception at the groom’s family home. Arrowsic town meeting set for March 7 at 10 o clock and travelers the Calabreses reported treacherous roads returning from Brighton after a holiday visit.

Sharon Day Arrowsic Town Hall Bion Ainsworth Miss Day Kenneth Day Sandra Judy Davis Jack Ralph Page Judy Nicky Delano Joseph McMahon Gordon Lawrence Lee Stafford Lonnie Day Ann Hatstat Patricia McMahon Robert Sweeney Michael Muazeiko Moatsweig Extension Bureau Good Will Club Woolwich Mazciko Extension Bureau Orono Richard Carlton Arrowsie Sylvia Mae Perkins Frederick L. Niles Beacon Street Church Bath Vernon Carlton Pittston Carroll Perkins Ueward Carlton Eroom Arrowsic John Calabrese Brighton Mass Roland Peterson

Community Notes From North Bath and Nearby

North Bath residents and relatives share weekend visits and hospital updates. Mrs. James and infant Valerie returned home from Bath Memorial Hospital while Walter Mosher was discharged after surgery. Joan Lloyd, twin sister ill at home, remains hospitalized at Zuth Memorial Hospital.

James Rockefeller Daettr Valerie Bath Memorial Hospital Amah Coolidge Joan Lloyd David Lloyd Zuth Memorial Hospital Joan Harmon Kneeland David Ricky Bath Earl Haines Gladyce Cothran Rose Lee Higgins John DeGroot Joseph Craig Orlando Fla Edwin Hemingway Henry, G. Root Littleton Mass

Extension Group All Day Session Sets 11:30 Lunch

Montsweag extension service group met at the Good Will clubhouse Woolwich with a program on Easy Luncheon and Supper Dishes led by Mrs Adele Mazciko who supervised luncheon prep. Members voted to shift future meeting meals to 11:30 with a 12 noon dinner and planned a food sale. The scrapbook since 1940 was handed to Mrs Roseann McFadden. The group elected Mrs Mozeike as Farm and Home Week delegate and will meet March 19 with a program on Accessories For Veiloring classes to begin.

Montsweag Good Will Woolwich Adele Mazciko Maan Mozeike

Committees Named for Annual Bath Policemen Ball

Ball chairman Paul G. Avery announced the 17th annual Bath Policemen's Benevolent Association event. Patrolman Arthur Painter and Russell Alexander join the music committee while Lt Edward Newell and Patrolman Orrington Haines lead advertisements. Patrolman Edmund Hagin co-chairs. Proceeds fund sickness and death benefits for officers. the Finance committee begins solicitations Tuesday for the ball program listings. The Benevolent Association is presented as a bona fide charity and all contributions are tax deductible.

Paul G. Avery Arthur Painter Russell Alexander Edward Newell Orrington Haines Edmund Hagin Bath Finance Committee Benevolent Association Avery

Surprise Visit Is Highlight At West Bath Grange

A surprise visit by 34 members of Cape Elizabeth and Pleasantdale granges highlighted the West Bath meeting Monday night. Visitors from Harrasekeet and Dro hore Granges joined. John Worthen spoke as guest lecturer. Community songs, contests, readings, and a Washington prize presentation marked the event with plans for next week’s Ladies Aid supper and a February bean and salad supper.

Cape Elizabeth Pleasantdale West Bath Harraseeker Drohore Pranges John Worthen Graoneers Hanscoms Hit Day Edith Crown West Bath Grange Verl McNelly Robert Palmer Janet Collins Edgar McNelly Ruth Doughty Robert Cressey Arlene Wharts George Washington Abraham Lincoln Joseph Larrabee Sears Foundation Alton Collins Ahiece Burgess Bertha Palmer Ethel MacDonald Home Economic Committee Washington Pis Collee Ladies’ Aid Maettie Collins Grangers Sagadahoe Pomona Progressive Orange Richmond Corner

Wesley Group Maps Palm Sunday and Easter Plans

The Commission on Christian Education of Wesley church met to review winter work and outline Palm Sunday and Easter plans. A youth representative reported on south activities while plans for a vacation school and a spring program with baptism and music were set, including a Sunrise Prayer meeting and Easter youth events.

Commission On Christian Education Wesley Church Stanley Hunter John Coombs John Swearingen Raymond Lebel Albert Whitney Charles Marble George Hopkins Alvah A. Morse Walter E. Upham Mare N. King Oliver W. Bell Narcy Kocha Youth Fellowship Bath Miss Kocha

Boston University Student Holiday Visit With Parents

Miss Patricia Robinson of Boston University spent the long weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs Linton Robbron at 1332 Washington Street.

Patricia Robinson Boston University Mrs. Linton Robbron Washington Street

Adele Rubin Returns from Weekend with Rubin Family

Miss Adele Rubin returns to Jackson College on Monday after visiting her parents Judge of Probate Harold J. Rubin and Mrs. Rubin at 684 High Street over the weekend.

Adele Rubin Jackson College Harold J. Rubin High Street

Richmond celebrates 50th wedding anniversary of Clowes Guiou

Mr and Mrs Clowes Guiou of 4 Gardiner Street marked their 50th wedding anniversary with 12 children at home. The Guious, parents of 18 children with 14 living, are active in Gold Star Mothers Beulah Rebekah Lodge Mt Carmel OES Enterprise Grange and Pushard Guion VFW auxiliary.

Clowes Guiou Gardiner Street Guiou Charles Akerson Maury John McKinnon Glidges Kenneth Miple Garnetta Wyman Cottle Arline Dover N. H Wiliam le Bouty Dorothy Newington N. W Merle Gutouw Baltimore Med Dale Guiou Randolph Gerald Guiou Charles Guiou Donald Meade Connies Richmond Frank Guiou John Moutton Jackie Los Angeles Calif John McNally Marjorie Hue

Troop 6 Plans St Patrick Day Party and Badge Work

Red Rose Girl Scout troop of Corliss Street church prepares a St Patrick Day celebration next month. They supervise camel conservation and sports badges and recognize first class workers Martha Shepard and others while making lensards and foil pictures.

Red Rose Corliss Street Henry Donnell Oliver Foster Herbert Craig Martha Shepard Gail Line Mary Joan Steen

Birthday Observances and Local Social Guests Reported

On Main Street a resident celebrated her 86th birthday. Attendees included Leonard Bishop and John Gallant Jr of Richmond, Ida Douglass, Neil Bishop of Augusta, Fred Cheney and his son Freddie of Portland, Nellie Sylvester of Gardiner, James Walker of Orono as week conch guests of Cecelia Robinson, Leslie Baker and family of Augusta visited John Thrower. Dr Raymond Libby left for Florida and Betty Kendrick in Gardiner General Hospital is somewhat improved.

Main Street Leonard Bishop John Gallant, Jr Ida Douglass Richmond Neil Bishop Augusta Fred Cheney Freddie Portland Nellie Sylvester Gardiner James Walker Orono Cecelia ‘“Robinson Beech Street Leslie Baker John Thrower Raymond Libby L Florida Betty Kendrick Gardiner General Hospital

Local Phippsburg Couple Wed In Winter Ceremony

Linda Lee Ryan and Milton Norman MacDonald of Phippsburg married February 20 at 7 p m in West Bath at the First Baptist Church with Rev Charles R Sims officiating. The couple plans a brief Boston honeymoon before settling in Phippsburg.

Linda Lee Ryan Milton Norman MacDonald Phippsburg Charles R. Sims First Baptist Church West Bath Winneganee Priscilla Ryan Woolwich Morse High Normen D. MacDonald Bath Iron Works Corp Norma MacDonald Charles A. Watt Jonn Chandler Paul Wallace Joan Chandler Boston

Sandra Bailey Hosts Sixth Birthday Party

Sandra Alice Bailey daughter of Mr and Mrs Stuart JH Bailey held a party for her sixth birthday at 66 Oak Street Friday from two to four o clock. She received many gifts and played games with prizes won by Deborah Moore Jeran Stilphen Richard Stratford Billy King and Karen King. Refreshments included ice cream cake and cookies. Guests included Deborah Durle he Steve Kenney Vy Melissa Henderson Bruce Buck Richard Hartford Jocelyn Sylvester Gerlinde Mohan Jeran Stilphen and Susan Bailey.

Sandra Alice Bailey Stuart JH. Bailey Oak Street Jeborah Moore Jeran Stilphen Richard Startford Billy King Karen King Deborah Durle He Steve Kenney Vy Melissa Henderson Bruce Buck Richard Hartford Jocelyn Sylvester Gerlinde Mohan Sandra Susan

Mrs Amy Norton Admitted to Bath Memorial Hospital

Mrs Amy Norton of Dorchester Massachusetts visiting her daughter Mrs Walter Day at 62 South Street was admitted to Bath Memorial Hospital on February 17 for medical treatment.

Amy Norton Dorchester Mass Walter Day South Street Bath Memorial Hospital

Oak Leaf Brownie Troop Hosts Celebration

The Oak Leaf Brownie troop of Fuse School held games, songs, and refreshments with cupcakes baked by mothers. For the birthday program they selected two sons to perform, with Ellen Avery as flag bearer and Joanne Sturtevant as the Juliette Low representative.

Oak Leaf Brownie Fuse Ellen Avery Joanne Sturtevant Juliette Low

Girl Scouts Plan Thinking Day Program and Awards

Troop 16 A and Daly Brownie troop of Woolwich stage a Thinking Day program and Court of Awards at Good Will hall on February 28. They discuss rainbow posters for the eleven scouting fields to display in Bill's Woolwich store window. The program includes a Virginia Reel and features flag bearer Tont Dodge and Juliette Low representative Sharon Wright.

Good Will Hall Woolwich Bill Virginia Tont Dodge Sharon Wright Juliette Low

Fashions USA models from Bath set for charity show

Ward Bros. of Lewiston present Fashions USA at Morse High auditorium on March 3. The Junior Hospital League sponsors a spring and summer range featuring young models from Bath aged four to teens and older women. Proceeds benefit Bath Memorial Hospital with tickets at the door or from League members.

U.S.A Ward Bros Lewiston Junior Hospital League Morse High Auditorium Bath Mary Small Donald N. Small Virginia Robic Frederick W. Robic Karen Sides Andrew B. Sides, Jr Sarah Niss Wilam A. Niss Karen Ricker Richard Ricker Anne Bussey Atty Lynn M. Bussey Carol Haynes W. Linwood Haynes Susan Robinson Albert Robinson Bath Memorial Hospital League

Cub Scout Pack 92 Meets Friday Night In Woolwich

Woolwich reports the newly organized Cub Scout Pack 92 held a Friday session with Mr and Mrs Edward Guall sat as leaders and Paul A Berry of Cub Pack 57 Beacon Street Methodist church led leadership instruction. The first regular meeting is set for Tuesday at 7 30 p m at Woolwich Central School. Attendees included James Hay John McPhail Jr Rev Stephen Sidebotham Simul Soule and several local families. A leaders meeting is planned for March 20 at the Baileys home.

Memorial Gymnasium Harold Campbell First Selectman Franklin Fiske Bathroad Earl Colby Middle Street Richard Barker Birch Point Barker Edward Gallant Paul Berry Beacon Street Church Bath Woolwich Central School Gallant Roland Bailey Mountain Road James Hay John McPhail Samuel Soule Stephen Sidebotham Victor Knight Vernard Flemming Elbert Woodman Harold Strout Woolwich Canada Edward Guallsat Paul A. Berry Beacon Street Methodist Church John McPhail, Jr Simul Soule Roland Bailes Guallant Albert Woodman Vernard Fleming

Handwriting Analysis Feature At NCO Wives Club

A handwriting analysis program was presented at the NCO Wives' club meeting at Toyhan Air Force Base. GW Davis delivered a lecture on the purpose and conducted demonstrations. Mrs Ruth Young was chosen as the new vice president as she and her husband transfer to North Dakota.

N.C. O. Wives’ Club Toyhan Air Force Base Goest GW. Davis Ruth Young North Dakota Stimnisioyoy Podolak Wallace P. Mace Brinkman Marietta Haley

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Wiscasset Organ Society First Congregational Church Laura Coffin Charles DiPerri Heart Fund David Soule Ava Barton Bernard McFadden Stanton Sherman Clarence Race Donald Brackett Edith Bliss John Blagdon Nathaniel Cousens Alan Pease Marshall Beattie Ralph Hilton Verna Southard Leland Foster DiPerri Bradford-Sortwell-Wright Post John Sutter Roderick Bell Walter Pushard Fred Peaslee Frank Soule Pucky Abbott Legion Hall Stanley Johnson Bartholomew Bangor Theological Seminary Forrest Johnson Reed Paul de Vore Cathy Jean Thomas Staples Nequasset Ladies Marion Ingalls Agatha Hatch Bath Memorial Hospital Fund Doris Haley Lina Molson Chambers Jessie Spaulding Ruby Stinson Gertrude Stacy Moatsweag Baptist Church Janet Bailey Sidebotham Baptist Youth Fellowship Adult Friends Old Folks Home Barbara Narnish Rosiebelle Hawes Leroy Hawes Bernice Ellen Wilson Jacqueline Durgan Plant Street Raymond Robinson Hyde Park Lester Holbrook Nequasset Road Donald Jackson Darlene Dehlia Brian Nequasset Jackson Fernald Bailey Raymond Belanger Harold Tasker Montsweag Road Margaret Woodman Robert Nobleboro Carleton Stinson Dow Air Force Base Hospital Bangor Stinson Clayton Stinson Matthow Doak, Jr Day's Ferry Warren Frederic Joseph de Size Georgia Walker Russell Boyd Peabody Swampscott Georgie Walker Rosa Shea Forrest Baker Old State Road Shea Lemuel Preble Maine Medical Center Charlotte Chase Marcia Stinson Carl Severance South Portland William Moison Theodore Lemenlin Essex Adrian Levielle Terry Timmy Sagadahoc Grange Bowdoin Richard Hanson Marion Hanson Clifford Ham Monmouth Harvey Chubbuck and Sons Stephen Sidebethany Cordwood Cynthia Osgood Maine Medical Center School of Nursing Fred Osgood Bedford Street North Wesley Group Helen Watson Newcastle Mary B Neil J. Lemieux Warren Wentworth Topsham Louis Lemieux Miss Watson Lincoln Academy Farmington State Teachers’ College Mr. Lemieux Richmond High School Farmington State Teachers Fred Duren Roy Dickinson Perley Harriman Mothers, Friends and Teachers Club George Trout American Legion Emerson- Lane Post Alfred Young Joseph Burney Brian Miamnyir Burney Mansir David le Bourdii Lawrence Bond Bernard Smith Vincent Jones William Lechner Young Kennebec County Enterprise Grange Grange Maine Cleveland Marriner Donald Grant Minnie Batehelder Zernice Thyngault Altec Hinkley Juvenil Jet Coates Beulah Rebekah Lodge Rosa Brown Caribou Carolyn Reynolds Lodge Erand Velma Johnson Martha Robinson West Buxton Rebekah Assembly Elya Kelly Vicom Assembly Maude Getechell Brewer The Bessie Curry Melvin Kelley Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows John Thornton Grand Lodge Elizabeth Bishop VG Trale Christy Steen Bonnie MacDougal Jane Wingwins Cynthia Tansen Margaret Raven Kathy Carlton Kathy Gail Lenglew Hazel Rice June Higgin Eleanor Voorhees Lianaris Lee Debbie Hanson Kathy Longley Gail Longley Ellen MaeFadden June Higgins Hgme Seoul Norman Foss Foss Donald Freeman Jeanne French Susan Brewer Mary Redennett Sharron Hooker MacDonald Ryan Fashions USA Cub Scout NCO Wives Club
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