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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jan 02, 1958

Page

2

Collectivism Is Defeat in Fight for Scientific Talent

A chemical industry spokesman argues the U S must expand scientific personnel to combat the Reds without sacrificing individual student development. He notes MCA efforts since 1951, including teacher aids, science films, and annual $1,000 college chemistry prizes, stressing local community responsibility over national control.

Russia Chemical Industry America Reds Cleveland Jane Manufacturing Chemists’ Association Ane Einstein Fermi Seaborg Gibbs Lane Carnegies Rockefellers Guggenheims MCA Association

Davis Bill offers tax credits to farm cooperative members

Amid new farm relief plans, the Davis Bill would let cooperatives pay taxes at corporate rates and pass tax credits to patronage members. A $100 cooperative income could yield a $52 tax payment and a $48 credit to the member, usable against further tax or cash from the Treasury. Debates on price supports and crop controls loom, but the bill stands as a potential immediate benefit for former cooperative members.

Benson American Farm Bureau Federation National Grange National Farmers’ Union National Milk Producers Federation Treasury Coop Davis Washington

Debor ah Smih Georgetown Marries Frederick Cameron

Deb orah Smih of Georgetown and Northfield Minn and Frederick Dewey Cameron of Concord and Marblehead wed at Norwell Unitarian church. The ceremony featured Cameron’s best man and multiple Cambridge and Georgetown guests. couple to reside in Marblehead after January 10.

Norwell Mass Peirce Fuller Deborah W. Smih Georgetown Northfield Minn Frederick Dewy Cameron Alexander Abbott Cameron Concord Norwal Charles E. Shain Diana Cameron Milton Mrs. Peirce Full R Michael

Five Islands well drilling and local notes page

Croxford artesian outfit set to deepen Five Islands Inn well for better supply. Storm-spot items include a capsized boat found near Malden Island, church events, auditorium color work, and holiday greetings from Capt. J Clifton Little at Graham Air Base. Community notices cover baptist meeting, neighbors club, dinners, visits, and local obituaries for Maude Laughlin.

Croxford Five Islands Inn Russell Harford Staffeld Malden Island J. Clifton Little Little Graham Air Base Marianna Fla Air Force Orville Rowe The Baptist Church Good Neighbor Club Victor Pinkham Erland Moor Albert Murphy Anna Ivan Murphy Schasco Albert Moore Woolwich Philip Pink Sam Janice Dennis Moore

Obituary of Bernice M Jones 78 longtime Bath resident

Bernice M Jones 78 died Friday evening at her son Edwin's home in Jamaica Long Island while visiting for three weeks. Born May 19 1879 in St John New Brunswick she was daughter of Rev George F and Emma Dorman Jenkins. She lived in Alna for fifty years and served as organist at Newcastle Alna Baptist church for thirty five years. Survived by six sons Rodney C Jones Bath Edward L Jones Jamaica Phillip C Jones Regal Park Carroll D Jones Arlington Sherwood A Jones Pownal two daughters Genevive Guptill Woolwich Frances Bryant Bath thirteen grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Bernice M. Jones Edwin Jamaica Long Island N. Y Bath Cleveland Bryant High Street St. John N. B George F Emma Dorman Jenkins Carroll D Jones Arlington Ralph L Jones Anna Sherwood A. Jones Pownal Genevive Guptill Woolwich Frances Bryant

Sadie Adele Fogg obituary in Bath area

Sadie Adele Fogg 60 died Monday at Bath Memorial hospital where she had been a patient for six weeks. Born in Brunswick April 10 1897 she was daughter of Alfred and Lara Joy. She lived in Bath 32 years previously in South Portland. She served as acting police matron in Bath for 20 years. Surviving are daughter Mrs Lawrence Burnham York son Elroy Haley Orlando Florida brother Irving L Joy Brunswick two half sisters Mrs William F Plummer Bath and Mrs Rowden D Haynes North Bath plus nieces and nephews.

Sadie Adele Fogg Bath Memorial Hospital Brunswick Alfred Lara Whitten Joy Bath South Portland Fogg Lawrence Burnham Yorkne Elroy Haley Orlando Fla Irving L. Joy William F. Plummer Rowden D. Haynes North Bath

James A. McKay Dies at 79 in Bath

James A. McKay 79 of 39 Dummer Street Bath died this morning after months of ill health. Born June 4 1878 in St Martins New Brunswick he was a molder at Hyde Windlass Co for more than 40 years retiring seven years ago. Survived by daughter Doris R. Sanborn Guan taunamo Bay Cuba two brothers George and Robert St John N B and four grandchildren.

James A. McKay Dummer Street Bath Memorial Hospital St. Martins New Brunswick Lincoln Lodge of Odd Fellows Hyde Windlass Co Doris R. Sanborn Guantaunamo Bay Cuba George Robert St John, N. B

Death of William Henry Farrin in Boston

William Henry Farrin also known as Harry Farrin died Monday at Baker Memorial Hospital Boston. He lived at 74 Brayton Road and had visited Bath many times. Survived by wife Myrtle. Committal services set for 4 p m Friday at Oak Grove Cemetery.

Baker Memorial Hospital Boston William Henry Farrin Harry Farrin Brayton Road Bath Myrtle Oak Grove Cemetery

Funeral services for Vernon W. Miller held Monday

Vernon W. Miller received funeral services at Curtis Funeral Home with Rev. Charles R. Sims presiding. Bearers Maurice Warner, George Melzard, Philip Boyd, and Walter James, all members of T. W. Hyde Camp, Sons of Union Veterans, served as pallbearers. Miller had been a member for 59 years. Burial followed in Oak Grove family lot.

Vernon W. Miller Curtis Funeral Home Charles R. Sims Maurice Warner George Melzard Philip Boyd Walter James T. W. Hyde Camp Sons of Union Veterans Mr. Miller Oak Grove

Funeral services for Charles H. Brown held

Funeral services for Charles H. Brown were conducted Tuesday afternoon at Arthur F. Mayo & Son funeral residence with Rev. Charles R. Sims officiating. Bearers named William Phillips, Walter Morse, Merton Snipe, and Maurice Libby. Burial in Riverside cemetery family lot.

Charles H. Brown Arthur F. Mayo & Son Charles R. Sims William Phillips Walter Morse Merton Snipe Maurice Libby Riverside Cemetery

Mrs Edna Stevens Funeral at Curtis Funeral Home

Funeral services for Mrs Edna Stevens were held Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Curtis Funeral Home with Rev Iarold L Allen officiating. Bearers named Homer Potter Burleigh Williams Earl B Ler mond and Earl Cahoon. Maple Grove.

Funeral Service for Charles Koughan Held at St Marys

Funeral services for Charles Koughan were held at 8 30 a m Monday at the Arthur F Mayo and Son Funeral Residence followed by a Requiem High Mass at St Marys church conducted by Rev John E Bellefontaine.

Local Family Holiday Travels Return Home

The Frink family and Mr and Mrs Andrew Butterfield return to Needham Massachusetts after Christmas week visits. Pamela Deborah Sheryl and Robert Jr accompanied Mrs Frink's mother Mrs A George Moses Corliss Street. Mr and Mrs Andrew Butterfield then returned to Washington Street after time with daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs Albert Coombs in Pittsburgh.

Pamela Deborah Sheryl Robert, Jr Needham, Mass Andrew M. Butterfield Washington Street Mrs Albert Coombs Pittsburgh

Past Dept Commander of Sons of Union Veterans Dies

Vernon Winfield Miller 78 former department commander of the Sons of Union Veterans of Maine died Friday at Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. A Bath native, Miller organized the T W Hyde Camp drum corps in 1906 and served as treasurer 1904–1913, later becoming department commander in 1950s. He was a longtime press correspondent for the state SU V and held a 50 year SU V membership medal. He leaves two brothers and three grandchildren.

Vernon Winfield Miller Sons of Union Veterans of Maine Memorial Hospital Bath Granville W Lulu Foss Miller Miller Cutter Congress Sportswear Co Winfield Kittery Leonard First Baptist Church T. W. Hyde Camp Sons of Union Veterans TIS T W S. U. V. Hall Middle Street State Department Arcadia Lodge Knights of Pythias West Bath Grange Sagadahoc Pomona Grange West Bath Men’s Club Men’s Bible

Mrs Myrtle D Wilson Dies After Long Illness At 71

Mrs Myrtle D Wilson 71 of 832 Washington Street died Friday at Memorial hospital after years of failing health. Born June 7 1886 in Jonesboro she was daughter of Charles and Lydia Look Denner. Survived by husband Asa A Wilson four sons William Bath George Freeman and John David and three daughters Louise Little Carrie Garnet and Mary Darling plus a sister Lula Clark. She held multiple posts in veterans Auxiliaries and was active in Sagadahoc Pomona Grange Myrtle Lodge and Grace Episcopal church.

Myrtle D. Wilson Washington Street Memorial Hospital Jonesboro Charles Lydia Look Denner Asa A. Wilson William Bath George Wiscasset Freeman Boca Grande Fla John David Brunswick Louise Little Carrie Garnet Lisbon Mary Darling North Bath Lula Clark Columbia Falls Wilson United Spanish War Veterans Auxiliary Veterans of Foreign Wars Sagadahoc Pomona Grange Myrtle Lodge of Odd Ladies Grace Episcopal Church

Fred H Waterhouse Funeral Services Held in Auburn

Funeral services for Fred H Waterhouse 81 longtime Lewiston businessman were conducted Saturday at Dillingham chapel Aubur n. Waterhouse dies unexpectedly at his winter home in St Petersburg Fla born Poland November 7 1876 son of Dexter B Waterhouse. Survived by widow Gertrude Perham Waterhouse daughter Mrs Fred Stronach Auburn brother Clarence Massachusetts and several grandchildren. Summer resident of Popham Beach for years.

Fred H. Waterhouse Popham Beach Dillingham Funeral Chapel Auburn Mr. Waterhouse Lewiston St. Petersburg Fla Poland Dexter B. Waterhouse Casco Securities Co Gertrude Perham Waterhouse Fred Stronach Clarence Massachusetts Waterhouse Popham

Mrs Mary O Frost 61 Dies at Cook's Corner Brunswick

Mrs Mary O Frost wife of George Frost died at her home Cook's Corner Brunswick Wednesday morning She was born Waldoboro May 17 1896 daughter of John and Florence Ka ler She leaves Aleton Jr of Bath two daughters Hazel Charrier and Ernestine Molson of Woolwich eight grandchildren seven great grandchildren four brothers Linwood Kaler Bath John Kaler Bath Harold Kaler Knox three sisters Loradah Boggs Warren Laura Roman Rockland Mabel Russell Connecticut and was a past member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary of Brunswick

Mary O. Frost Mary O.,frost George Frost Cook's Corner Brunswick Waldoboro John and Flornce Watson Kaler Aleton, Jr Bath Hazel Charrier Ernestine Molson Woolwich Howard John Kaler Linwood Kaler Harold Kaler Knox Loradah Boggs Warren Laura Roman Rockland Mabel Russell Connecticut Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary

Charles Koughan 78 Bath Resident Dies at Memorial Hospital

Charles Koughan 78 of 62 Winship Street died this morning at Bath Memorial Hospital after a two week stay. Born in Portland February 4, 1879, he was son of John and Mary McKinnon Koughan. Survived by brothers Daniel F. Newtonville Mass and Paul J. Los Angeles. He worked for Panama Canal Co. from age 19 until retiring Feb 28, 1941 and returned to Bath. Requiem Mass at St. Marys Catholic Church Monday 9 a.m. Visiting hours at Arthur F. Mayo & Son Funeral Residence Saturday and Sunday 7-8 p.m. Burial in Calvary Cemetery family lot.

Charles Koughan Charle Koughan Winship Street Bath Memorial Hospital Portland John Mary McKinnon Koughan Daniel F Newtonville Mass Paul J Los Angeles Bath Panama Canal Co Panama Canal Zone Winshop Street St. Mary's Catholic Church Arthur F. Mayo & Son Calvary Cemetery

Charles H Brown 81 Woolwich retiree chief engineer

Charles H. Brown 81 of Woolwich died Friday night at Bath Memorial hospital. Born in Phippsburg October 18 1876 he was a son of Haywood and Lois Perkins Brown. Survived by son Glenwood two brothers Frank and Eugene two grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Longtime Bath Water District employee and former chief engineer at retirement in 1950.

Charles H. Brown Woolwich Bath Memorial Hospital Phippsburg Haywood Lois Perkins Brown Glenwood Frank Eugene East Brunswick Gloria T. MacKenzie Grace May Bailey Modern Woodmen of America Bath Water District

Obituary: John B. Sarkis 63 Dies in Florida Hospital

John B. Sarkis of St. Petersburg Florida and Bath died Tuesday night in a Florida hospital. Born in Lebanon on May 18 1694 he came to the United States as a boy and settled in Bath where he worked in the clothing business about 50 years before semi retirement. He spent winters in Florida. Survived by Victoria of St. Petersburg nieces and nephews. Funeral services were to be held Thursday in Florida.

John B. Sarkis St. Petersburg Fla Bath Lebanon United States Florida Victoria Nieeces

Bates Funeral Held for Loring R Bates

Loring R Bates died suddenly December 24 at Bath Memorial Hospital. Funeral services were held Thursday at the Funeral Home of Leslie C Shumway with the Rev J Lyal Calhoun officiating. Survived by widow Lillian Harriman Bates and several nieces and nephews. Bearers were Otis Morse Clarence Freeman Laforest Coombs and William Meroff. Interment at Oak Grove family lot.

Loring R. Bates Bath Memorial Hospital Leslie C. Shumway High Street J. Lyal Calhoun Bates Lillian Harriman Bates Otis Morse Clarence Freeman Laforest Coombs William Meroff Oak Grove

Funeral services for James E. McFarland held Thursday

Funeral services for James E. McFarland were conducted at the Arthur F. Mayo & Son residence Thursday afternoon. The Rev. Oliver W. Bell officiated. Burial followed in Oak Grove cemetery family lot.

J. E. McFarland James E. McFarland Arthur F. Mayo & Son Oliver W. Bell Oak Grove Cemetery

Albert A. Davis Dies at 73 in Bath Memorial Hospital

Albert Augustus Davis 73 of West Point district Phil burg died Thursday night at Bath Memo hospital. Born February 12, 1884 in Phipps he was a fisherman who lived in Phipps all his life. Survived by sister Mrs John Murphy of Sebasco two brothers Archibald Davis of Basco and Leon Davis of West Point and several nieces. Funeral services will be held Monday at 2 p.m. in the West Point Community church. Burial will follow in Holland Cemetery in West Point.

Albert Augustus Davis Bath Memo Hospital West Point Philburg Phipps Augus Nancy Wallace Davis John Murphy Sebasco Archibald Davis 8Basco Leon Davis W Point Holland Cemetery

Mrs Edna A Stevens R N Dies After Bath Stay

Mrs Edna A Stevens R N widow of Frederick Stevens died Friday evening at the Ql Folks Home where she had lived for years. A Bath resident for 60 years she was born in St John New Brunswick Aug 17 1862 and trained as a nurse in Worcester Mass. She served briefly as a public school nurse in Bath and attended Corliss street Baptist church. She is survived by several nieces and nephews.

Edna A. Stevens Frederick Stevens Steyer Bath Lower High Street St. John, N. B David Lamoreaux Elizabe O'Toole St John Worcester Mass Stevens Corliss Street Baptist Church

Mrs Minna Erwin Dies at 79 in Bath Home

Mrs Minna Erwin, 79, widow of Herbert Erwin, died Wednesday at her Bath home 71 Oak Street. Born in Brattleboro Vermont on March 30, 1878, she was the daughter of Robe and Johanna Egan Lennox Sr. She had resided in Bath for many years. Survived by two daughters Mrs Lawrence F E Sprague of Bath and Mrs John E Madden of Brooklyn New York, a sister Mrs Maude L McQuade of Bath, and four grandchildren.

Ellen Emery Florida Joseph Higgins Dorothy Oliver Brunswick Clarence B. Hill George A. Powers Gerald York Ernest York Robinhood Martha Bowen Camp Overlook Maude Laughlin Maude Rairden Laughlin James Laughlin Damariscotta Bath Memorial Hospital Oak Hill Farm Minna Erwin Herbert Erwin Oak Street Brattleboro Robe Johanna Egan Lennox Bath Mrere Lawrence FE. Sprague John E. Madden Brooklyn N. Y Maude L. McQuade

Funeral rites for Mrs Pearl E Barter held Thursday

Funeral services for Mrs Pearl E Barter were conducted Thursday morning by Reverend Herman Ebert at the Arthur F chapel. Bearers were John Skelton Arnold Knight Ralph White Jr and Richard Barter.

Funeral for Mrs Minna Erwin Held at Frida & Son

Funeral services for Mrs Minna Erwin were held at Frida & Son funeral residence with the Rev. Martin v.B. Sargent officiating. Bearers included Joseph and David Desmond, Olin Pankhurst, and Hollis Walker. Burial followed in the family lot.

Minna Erwin Arthur F. Mayo & Son Martin V.b. Sargent Joseph and David Desmond Olin Pankhurst Hollis Walker Oak Grove Cemetery

Mrs Eu nice Langmaid Walters Rites Held at Curtis Funeral

Funeral services for Mrs Eu nice Langmaid Walters were conducted Thursday at Curtis Funeral Home with Rev Martin V B Sargent officiating. Bearers included Albert Bonney Harry Bowie John Taylor and Edwin H Lowell. Burial followed at Oak Grove Cemetery.

Walters Eunice Langmaid Walters Curtis Fun Ral Martin Vb. Sargent Albert Bonney Harry Bowie John Taylor Edwin H. Lowell Oak Grove Cemetery

Across Cross Word Clues Mixed with Names and Phrases

A puzzle style list includes entries such as Patterson diameters etc and a mix of clues like Piercing tool Swedish Nightingale Hive and other numbered hints. The page appears to be a crossword or word game section with various partial clues and potential answers noted by positions.

King of Bashan N. J

Sunflower State President Residence Riddle

Cryptoquote puzzle text lists phrases and clues about names and places. It includes a quote attributed to Pope and mentions Sunflower State, craft, malt kiln, and relatives. The page fragment shows puzzle content and a King Features Syndicate distribution note.

Sunflower Coty Bird

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Collectivism Warren Hull Henry Morgan George Herbert Quentin Walters Cameron Shain Warren Harris Jseph Egypt Herod Nazareth Harris Men's Brotherhood of Corliss Street Church Joseph Kilbert Haley, Jr Exeter N. H Sherry Rowe Everett Stevens Walter Stevens Mises Cathy Holly Brown Bob Savage William Arris Tessim Zorach Carroll Powers Clayton Stevens George Laskey Edith Powers Edith Laskey John D. Williams Jackie Williams William Zorach Roland Peterson Parviz Chahbazi Painesville Ohio Arrowsic Petersons Peterson Gladys Weeman Chester Blackstone North Yarmouth Albert Powers Channing Penleys Brenda Penley Blackstones Victor Hagan West Peabody Mases L. Earle Hagan George Harvey Powers Edith Faith Ora Clark Woodrow Gray Pammy Florine Stevens Gene Cunningham Home William Mains Alvah C. Reynolds Eugene Reynolds Ricky Debr Darla Bath Road J. W. McArthur Raymond Reid New York Georgetown Center William H. Farrin W. W. Miller Funeral C. H. Brown Arthur F L. R. Bates Albert A. Davis Patterson E. B Fabulous Bird Jis Longfellow Nslvsj King Features Syndicate Rey Fia
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