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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1959

Page

6

Woolwich Grange Plans Suppers At Wednesday Meeting

Woolwich Grange members met Wednesday evening with Marion Chubbuck presiding. Officers pro tem were Test Chubbuck overseer and Clyo Bailey chaplain. The group discussed youth programs and a March 1 service event with cheese supper.

Woolwich Grange Woolwich Marion Chubbuck Maser Uwusy Test Chubbuck Bailey Harviv Chubbuck Dronile Robson Keener Brit Bailey Ahbert Bailey Stewert David Barter Aninaetin Bbe Walia Michael Stans Binley Cpe David Print C'x de Bale Michael Storey Chaiman

Rebekah Lodge Plans Reception for Anniversary Event

Announced plans for the Rebekah Lodge anniversary observance and a reception for Deputy President Mrs Inez Carter on March 30. Event coordinators include Sari Abatter, D Mabel Williams, and other members of the Northeast division. Ceremony details mention a dinner and take place at a lodge hall. location and exact times are indicated but unclear in the text.

Kebrkan Pistrie Inez C Carter eNors Sari Mabel Williams

Heart Fund Campaign Earns Gratitude and Urgency

Robert Po Mehlhorn chaired the February Heart Fund drive and praised volunteers while urging those with unsettled kits to return them at once. The final organized event occurred Friday and Saturday at Troop’s Hardware, marking the campaign’s closing days.

Robert Po Mehlhorn Heart Fund Mehlhorn Mehthorn Tae Heart Fund Tae

Health report records chickenpox and rabies cases weekly

The state health welfare report for the week ending February 14 notes one chickenpox case in Bowdoin and two rabies cases in Bowdoin.

State Department of Health and Welfare

Sacred Heart Circle Plans St Patrick's Tea Event

Readable fragments describe Sacred Heart Circle organizing a St Patrick's Tea event with mentions of locations, participants, and details on food and venue. The text is garbled but indicates a community tea gathering led by Sacred Heart Circle tied to St Patrick's Day activities. Opportunities for local fundraising or socializing appear implicit.

Sacred Heart Circle

Far And Near Missionary Society Meets February 18

The Far and Near Missionary Society held a meeting on February 18. Reports were given by several members including Mr Corn Pinktion and others. a fundraising or social event was planned with details discussed by the committee and guests.

Far and Near Missionary Society

Stork Shower Highlights Beside Decorated Table

A garbled society note mentions a stork shower for Mr Ardeone and several named attendees from North Ueth and nearby areas. The fragment lists tableside treats and decorations, with multiple personal names scattered throughout the unreadable OCR.

Religion Centered Justice Webber Addresses Med Wealth Event

Maine Supreme Court Justice Donald Webber, a self described lawman, stressed religion's vital role in modern life during a Wednesday talk at Med Wealth. He highlighted liberal spiritual approaches, churches uniting to offer opportunities for large parishes, and his public service roles with faith aligned groups.

Donald Webber Maine Supreme Court Medwealth Womens Winter Street Alwys Justice Webber Meine Horas Misie Prorot Bey Manley Grant

Let's Match Wits Subject of Theta Chapter Meeting

Theta Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi met at Valerie Nickersons home on Park Street to hear Mrs Thomas Sucky present Let's Match Wits. Miss Valerie Nickerson and co hostesses hosted a social with Mr and Mrs Duncan McInnes presenting Europe trip slides. A nominating committee named includes Mrs Andrew Flaherty Mrs Fred Wonser Mrs Oliver Ellis Mr Robert Stane and Miss Patricia Mulcahy. The next meeting is planned for March 4 at Mrs Harry Hallsey's home with Mrs Ellis as co host.

Thomas Sucky Beta Sigma Phi Valerie Nickerson Park Street Maurice Clark Duncan McInnes Europe Nammed Andrew Flaherty Fred Wonser Oliver Ellis t.Ir Robert Stane Patricia Mulcahy I Harry Hallsey Ellis

Comeau McCarthy-Yolande Bride in Brunswick Church Ceremony

Vivian Yolande McCarthy daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry McCarthy of Brunswick wed Charles Harry Comeau son of Mr and Mrs James Comeau of Bath in a double ring ceremony at St John’s Church Brunswick on February 7. Attendants were sisters of the bride and Ann Comeau with best man Clifford White of Bath. Reception followed at the Brunswick R O C hall.

Mies Vivian Yolande McCarthy Henry McCarthy Brunswick Charles Harry Comeau James Comeau Center Street Bath St. John’s Church Gerard Caron S. M Mia Joan McCarthy Hoctor Yolande McCarthy Collette McCarthy Ann Comeau Clifford White David Comeau Alphonse Thibotot

Dorcas Society Plans Supper and Civil Defense Display

Members of the Dorcas Society of the Seventh day Adventist church met at Mrs Fred Pecci’s home to finalize a spaghetti supper for next month. A civil defense film will be shown and life packs with three days of rations were reviewed for public display in Bath. The group aims to boost disaster preparedness including first aid and emergency supplies while addressing broader health and welfare concerns.

Dorcas Society Seventh-day Adventist Church Fred Pecci Bath Doren

West Bath Fire Auxiliary Holds Meeting On Contracts

The West Bath fire department auxiliary discussed the fire contract with Bath and surrounding towns at a meeting hosted by Mrs Harland Boynton on Quaker Point road. Mrs Virginia Ambrose was elected a new member and won the mystery prize. Games were led by Mrs Boynton. refreshments served by Mrs Boynton and Mrs Rose. The next gathering is March 18 at the Berry home of Mrs Alice Nowell with hosts Mrs Gertrude Greenleaf and Mrs Emily Reno.

Bath West Bath Hallowell Alice Nowell Lillian Rose Gertrude Greenleaf Emily Reno Marjorie Boynton Berry's Mill

Mrs Arthur M Donal d Named League President

Mrs Arthur M Donal d was elected president of the League of Central Congregational Church at last week’s meeting. Also elected were Mrs John Haggett as vice president and Mrs Richard Lyons as secretary, with Mrs Reginald Parker as treasurer. A guest speaker is planned for March 2 by Miss Barbara Weigel, a German exchange student at Morse High School.

Arthur M. MacDonald League of Central Congregational Church John Haggett Richard Lyons Reginald Parker Barbara Weigel Germany Morse High School Lariies’ Aid Ralph FE. Mank I. the League Dragyaster James Caverly W. Linwood BK. Haynes Donald Preble Hageel Donald Mattor Jascha French

Grace Auxiliary Opens Lenten Study Series

The Grace Episcopal women's auxiliary held its first Lenten study session with Holy Communion, breakfast at Seymour House, and a discussion led by Rev. Richard B. Adams on Man's Need and God's Action. A donated typewriter table was reported for the parish office.

Grace Episcopal Church Seymour House John M Leonard Albert H. McMann Richard B. Adams Reuel Howe Abbot Redlaw Albert Thompson

Shower for Mrs Richard Oliver Held February 16

A bridal shower for Mrs. Richard Oliver, formerly Karen Mardomold, was hosted February 16 at Mrs. Gallant's home 1 Mechanic Street. Guests included friends and neighbors who enjoyed refreshments and a centerpiece featuring two noodle dolls. gifts and attendance highlighted by Aunt Josephine Donce and other locals.

Richard Oliver George Gallant Merle Herner Joseph Donce Worth VaeDonald Mia Bleiner Wilson Vira Edear Pencex Joseph Brown Joseph Comiil Koveater Thinkley Mise Marien

Doreen Stinson Celebrates Second Birthday at Home

Doreen Carla Stinson daughter of Mr and Mrs Alton K Stivon East Brunswick celebrated her second birthday with no party Feb 16 at the home of Mrs Leroy Royounus 286 Office A. The guest of honor received gifts refreshments were served and favors given. Invited guests included Michael Anthony Leonard John Michael Younthon Mtenart-Sentt hr rol Pinkham Jr Lorrie Ann Pinkham Donald Trask Jr Mrs Gene Pharris Miss Barbara Rideout and Mrs Wilfred Tubbetts. Attending were Mrs Alton Stinson Mrs Leroy Young Mrs James F Leonard Mr Errol Pinkham and Mr and Mrs Marry Fini.

Doreen Carla Stinson Alton K. Stivon East Brunswick Leroy Ro Younus AEE Guet of Michael Anthony Leonard John Michael Younthon Mtenart-Sentt Hrrol Pinkham Lorrie Ann Pinkham Donald Trask, Jr Gene Pharris Barbara Rideout Wilfred Tubbetts Parent Alton Stinson Leroy Young James F. Leonard Errol Pinkham Marry Fini

Emblem Club Names Nomination Committee

A nominating committee to present a new slate of officers was named at the February meeting on Wednesday February 18. Members: Eleanor Perow chair, Diana Hlert, Eleanor Oldis, Bernedine Hancox, Frances Robinson. Installation date in May to be announced.

Emblem Club Eleanor Perow Diana Hlert Eleanor Oldis Bernedine Hancox Frances Robinson Ajgril Cascidy Ryyerrgyh

Bath Memorial hospital sewing group meets for work session

Seven volunteers at Bath Memorial hospital sewing group completed 32 diapers 24 glove cases 16 glove case covers and ten laparotomy sheets during Thursday session. Members include Mrs Courtney Stover chairwoman Mrs Percy Bailey Mrs Oliver Wass Mrs Harold P Small Mrs Henry White Mrs George Stimpson and Mrs Fred Rose.

Bath Memorial Hospital Courtney Stover Percy Bailey Oliver Wass Harold P. Small Henry White George Stimpson Fred Rose

First Baptist Sewing Circle Meets In Vestry

The Ladies' Sewing Circle of the First Baptist church met all day Wednesday in the church vestry. The morning session involved reading aprons and quilt squares with a quilt tacked and demoed. luncheon followed at noon and a business meeting was held in the afternoon by president Mrs Minnie Pinkham. It was announced several calls to hiding have been made by members and Joseph Dauphin of Surin street was remembered with a sunshine basket.

First’ Baptist Church Minnie Pinkham Joseph Dauphin Surin Street

Griffin Becomes Bride in Air Force Wedding Announcement

Mr and Mrs Herbert T Griffin of 8 Adams Court announce the engagement of their daughter Helen Frances Griffin to A2/c Bernard C Beale USAF son of Mr and Mrs RO Beale Norfolk VA Miss Griffin is a Morse high school senior Airman Beale is stationed at SAGE Topsham an April 3 wedding is planned Also William D Sewall of Winslow WA spent the holiday weekend with his parents at Stonehouse Farm.

Herbert T. Griffin Adams Court Helen Frances Griffin Bernard C. Beale USAF R.O. Beale Norfolk Griffin Morse High School Beale Sage Topsham Allen Frizzle Gordon Boston Kay Estabrook Dawn Pollard Charles Hackett Russell McPherson Richmond Gretchen Handren Edna Emmons Texas Cleveland P. Curtis Fairfield Harmon Curtis Winthrop Bertha Gray Randomiany Chester Hobart Lewiston Lawrence Hackett Hampton, N.hs George Hackett Warren Lawrence Kenneth Floridge Rose Ann McPheters Brewer Annie Harris Milford Horace Michaud Augusta Ralph Stilphen Christopher Carol Cummins Waltham Mass

Bowdoinham Town Meeting Warrant Highlights Budget Impacts

The 197th Bowdoinham Town Report lists 50 articles with key items including funding to build and maintain a primary classroom, transportation for pupils, police protection, Civil Defense, land for the town dump, and a sand spreader. Polls open at noon and close after voting on articles, with a Finance Committee forecast of about 1000 and a possible tax rate shift of around 10 mills, or 5 mills if Water District funds are available.

Bowdoinham School Finance Committee

Brian Rowe Earns Eagle Scout at Troop 57 Court of Honor

Brian Rowe receives the Eagle Scout badge at Beacon Street Methodist church during Troop 57 Court of Honor. Bare B. Lermond presents the award. this is Troop 57’s second Eagle this year. Several other scouts receive life, first and second class awards along with merit badges and tenderfoot honors.

Brian Rowe Beacon Street Methodist Church Bare B. Lermond Downeast Scout Rowe Den Order of the Arrow Court of Honor Robert Hunt Kenneth Patterson David Merry Raymond Parks Bruce Temple Kaler Roger Irch Bruce Robbins Richard Nichols Sherman Mitchell Wayne Robbins Gerald Graffam David Dodge Boothbay Harbor Dwight

Hackett Family News Moves Through Weekend Visits

A Brunswick Bowdoinham network of visits features Mr and Mrs Robert Hackett celebrating 57 years of marriage in Bowdoinham with relatives from Brunswick and beyond. Attendees include Mr and Mrs Lin wood Hackett and two children, plus friends in Boston and Richmond for social gatherings.

Robert Hackett Brunswick Zina Maxwell Bowdsinham Linwood Hackett Hackett

Death of Percy Rideout Former Bowdoinham Resident

Word arrives of the death of Percy Rideout former Bowdoinham resident who died February 11 in St. Petersburg Florida He was a son of the late Jake and Nellie Stockman Rideout and educated in local schools Survivors include his wife a daughter a sister Miss Eva Rideout of Portland and a brother Philip Rideout of Bowdoinham Funeral services were held in St Petersburg Florida.

Percy Rideout Bowdoinhim St. Petersburg Fla Jake Nellie Stockman Rideout Eva Rideout Portland Philip Rideout Bowdoinham

State Park Superintendent Speaks At Huse School

Maine State Parks Superintendent Charles Bradford spoke to Huse Memorial pupils about the state park system. He showed color slides of Popham and Reid State Parks and announced pamphlets will be sent to Huse for history classes.

Charles Bradford Maine Huse Memorial Priestiy Theraoen Popham and Reidt State Park Pamphlete Huse School State Park Commission

Three Way Race Continues on Nequasset Road Opening

The article extends discussion from Page One about reopening Nequasset road leading to Nequasset stream, detailing efforts, location, and involved officials.

Nequasset Nequasset Stream

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