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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jan 05, 1956

Page

8

Frank R Bailey to Seek G O P Senate Nomination

Frank R Bailey of Woolwich announces candidacy for the Republican nomination for state senate representing Sagadahoc County in the June primary. A former state representative and long time Woolwich official, Bailey cites agricultural, educational and highway issues while seeking to avenge his 1954 primary defeat to Charles F Cummings. He has chaired local boards, served on the milk commission, and leads the Woolwich Grange and fire insurance company as well as church roles. He is married with one son and one daughter.

Frank R. Bailey Woolwich Fror Sagadahoc County Bailey Charles F Cummings Bath Phippsburg Georgetown Cummings Bliss Business College Lewiston Republican Town Committee Grange Woolwich Grange Woolwich Mutuz! Fire Ins. Co Congregational Church State Milk Commission Maine

Pythian Sisters Plan New Year Tree and Supper

Lowell Temple Pythian Sisters meet plan the annual New Year’s tree and buffet supper next Wednesday. A 3 Swap party is set for January 11 with proceeds to the March of Dimes. Twin B’s club to meet Thursday at Mrs Emma Aley’s Brunswick Bath home. attendees to meet at Hilward’s Aie store for the 7:30 bus. An adult with normal mentality may become insane but never feebleminded.

Lowell Temple Emma Aley Brunswick Bath Hilward Aie

Russell M Colby Injured In December Pedestrian Crash

Russell M. Colby, 72, of 34 Pleasant street, was struck by a car while crossing Washington street in Bath. He was taken to Memorial Hospital with a severely injured left arm, facial cuts, and shock. Durwood C. Decker, 37, of 226 Washington street, drove the car. witnesses said he skidded on ice and could not avoid striking Colby as he stepped from between parked cars to accept a ride uptown.

Bath Russell M. Colby Pleasant Street Washington Street Hyde Windlass Co Colby Front Street Memorial Hospital Robert Starling Durwood C. Decker Stailing Decker

Miss Nikki Toole Weds Allan Lawrence Toole in Chestnut Hill

Eleanor Spencer daughter of Mr and Mrs James Burbank Spencer of Chestnut Hill Pa became the bride of Allan Lawrence Toole son of Mr and Mrs Edward Dillon Toole of Scarsdale N Y at Our Mother of Consolation Church Chestnut Hill. The bride grad of Friends School Germantown and Wellesley College 1955. The groom grad of Andover and Yale 1953 and a Columbia Medical School student. A reception followed at the Cricket Club Chestnut Hill.

Nikki Eleanor Spencer James Burbank Spencer Chestnut Hill Allan Lawrence Toole Edward Dillon Toole Scarsdale N. Y Our Mother of Consolation

Dromore Grange Considers Policy Changes and Dues Increase

Dromore Grange members discussed proposed changes to Maine State Grange policies at Tuesday evening meeting. Dues were increased during the business session. The program featured Evelyn Beals with community singing, Lenora Gran reading, a piano solo by Jessie Morrell, and Louise Brown reading The Meaning of New Year. The Yellow Rose of Texas was sung by the male chorus, with humorous anecdotes and New Year resolutions shared by members. Next meeting set for January 10 with Evelyn Beals, Jessie Morrell, Florence Rollins and Margaret Neilson listed on the luncheon committee.

Maine Dromore Grange Grange Elizabeth Oliver Evelyn Beals Lenora Gran Jessie Morrell Louise Brown Texas Lucy Smith Beatrice Burns Florence Rollins Margaret Neilson

Fireside Club Guests at Winter Street Church Christmas Eve

Members of the Fireside club of Winter Street Congregational church enjoyed refreshments and social time at the Front street home of Mr and Mrs Edward after a caroling tour.

Winter Street Congregational Church Front Street Edward

Mrs Gainsley Hosts Good Will Club Christmas Party

Mrs Clifford Gainsley entertained the Good Will Club of Woolwich at her home Thursday evening for the annual Christmas party. The event featured decorations, a Santa Claus, a Christmas program, a reading of St. Nicholas, and gift exchanges. Pepper Gainsley acted as Santa. The next meeting is January 9 at Mrs William Brann’s home for officer elections.

Clifford Gainsley Good Will Club Woolwich Costello P. Hall St. Nicholas Pepper Gainsley Santa Claus Percy Marston Edward Orr Arthur Orr Harry Fitch Warren Kershner William Brann Lorraine Price Edward Reed

Nightingale Club Christmas Party Honors and Plans

The Nightingale club held its annual Christmas party Thursday at 500 Center street hosted by Mrs. Minnie Cryad and Miss Mary Perry. Prizes were awarded to Mrs. Arthur King first Arlene Footer second and Mrs. Harold Freeman third. A brief meeting led by President Mrs. Arthur King discussed the February Nightingale tea. Attendees included Mrs. Edward Footer Mrs. Carroll Davis Mrs. Richard Renshaw Mrs. Herbert Cavanaugh Mrs. J Arthur Burgess Mrs. Emery Footer and Mrs. James Lemont.

Nightingale Club Minnie Cyr Mary Perry Center Street Arthur King Arlene Footer Harold Freeman Edward Footer Carroll Davis Richard Renshaw Herbert Cavanaugh J. Arthur Burgess Emery Footer James Lemont

Suburb Civic Club Christmas Party Held Afterward

The Suburb Civic Club held its annual Christmas party Thursday night with 16 members present. President Mrs Edna McLean led a business session, plans for a January project were made, and a Salvation Army donation was voted. Traveling prize went to Mrs Donald Williams. refreshments followed. Committees named for Jan 12 include Refreshments chaired by Mrs Evelyn Sweeney with Mrs Duncan Freell, Mrs Raymond Hutchins and Mrs Edna McLean, and Entertainment chaired by Mrs Lloyd Rogers with Mrs Duncan Farrell.

Pert Promoted to Second Lieutenant in Army

Perleston L Pert Jr son of Mr and Mrs Perleston L Pert of 995 Middle Street has been promoted to second lieutenant, serving with the 893rd Tank Battalion in the Fighting 69th Infantry Division at Fort Dix New Jersey. He entered the Army in June 1954 and completed the basic officers course at Fort Benning before assignment. He is a Morse High School graduate with a BA in journalism from the University of Maine and prior to service worked in the news section at WGAN Portland.

Army Perleston L Pert, Jr Perleston L. Pert Middle Street 69Th Fort Dix N. J Infantry School Fort Benning Morse High School Leutenant University of Maine WGAN Portland Sue Carol Stowr Rexford B. Stover Fror Paul J. Guiou Gladys Guiou Fort Fairfield O Guioi Miss Stover Fisher Junior College Boston Lumbermen’s Mutual Insurance Co Fort Fairfield High School Guiou Phi Eta Kappa Fraternity Germany Boston and Old Colony Insurance Co Worcester Mass

Grace Church Fellowship Ice Skating Party and Plans

Members of Grace church Young People's Fellowship with Rev James L Grant and Mr and Mrs Alex Robertson enjoyed an ice skating party at Goddard's Pond last week. They then gathered at Mr and Mrs Roger Luke's home for a social evening and discussed plans for the Feast of Lights on January 15. The group presented Rev Mr Grant with a watch band. Refreshments were served. Albino Catch Albert Lea Minn Trappers Dave Crockett and Roger Nelson bagged three rare white furred muskrats with pink eyes.

Young People's Fellowship of Grace Church James L. Grant Alex Robertson Goddard's Pond Roger Luke Mr. Grant Luke Albert Lea Minn Dave Crockett Roger Nelson

Babines Entertain With Panty Dinner Christ

Mr and Mrs George Babine hosted a Christmas day family dinner for twenty five including four daughters and husbands two sons and thirteen grandchildren with many relatives joining from Bath Lyme Conn New Egypt Newark Portsmouth and Bath. One daughter Mrs Madelyn Boulay was absent due to hospital care while Ernest and John were away with South Portland Falmouth Mass. The Babine family received calls from the two sons during the day.

George Babine Madelyn Boulay Memorial Hospital Ernest South Portland John U. S. Air Force Falmouth Mass George Babine, Jr Bath Jamie Babine Charles Dorsey Donald Anita Lyme Raymond Irish Portsmouth N. H Patty Betty Bobby Gary Billy Boulay

Woolwich Scouts to Learn Firearms Safety and Practice

The Woolwich Scout Troop 93 will host Bath Rifle and Pistol Club members for a firearms handling and firing demonstration during the January 12 meeting at the club house. On January 14, scouts visit Huse school shooting range for practical practice. Earlier, scouts studied map and compass and Morse code. Board of Review for first and second ranks set for January 19 at 6 30 in Day's Ferry Community club house.

Woolwich Bath Rifle and Pistol Club Huse School Board of Review Ferry

Final Plans for Boy Scout Father-Son Banquet

Final plans for the Boy Scout father son banquet were announced at the Merrymeeting District meeting held at Winter Street Congregational church. Chairman William A. Niss spoke as banquet plans were set for Monday Feb 6 at the Brunswick Naval Air Station for Boy Scouts Explorer Scouts and their dads. Awards of advancement will be recognized and other events will be announced later. Scouts are urged to work on advancement to receive proper recognition at the banquet.

Merrymeeting Winter Street Congregational Church William A. Niss Oscar Brackett Brunswick Brunswick Naval Air Station

Bath Firemen Help Coast Guard Tender After Ice Hole

Bath firemen responded to two still alarms on Friday. Ice in the river punched a hole in the hull of a Coast Guard tender tied at city landing. Pumps could not handle the flood, so a portable pump was used to keep water low until emergency repairs at Bath Iron Works. The ship was to return to South Portland for permanent repairs by 6 40 p m. A second call at 666 Middle Street for an overheated furnace caused no damage or service need. Recall was at 6 53 p m.

Bath Coast Guard City Landing Bath Iron Works South Portland Middle Street

Dugas Lester wed in Bath and Rockland union

Miss Helen G. Lester of Bath and Lawrence R. Dugas of Woolwich and Rockland were married Saturday at St Marys church in a double ring ceremony. The couple had a reception at the Seaview Motel Glen Cove hosted by the groom's aunt.

Helen G. Lester Bath Lawrence R. Dugas Woolwich Rockland St. Mary’s Seaview Glen Cove Laura Fortin Jean Lester David Desmond Wiscasset High School Dugas Lawrence E. Dugas Thomaston High School U. S. Coast Guard Pacific Stanley Garage

New Year's Day Baby Born at Memorial Hospital

The first baby of 1956 at Memorial hospital arrived Sunday, a girl weighing seven pounds four ounces at 4 42 a m. Parents are Mr and Mrs Mahland Pulsifer of Richmond. James Madison stood five feet four inches tall as the shortest U S president.

Memorial Hospital James Madison United States

Numerous New Year Engagements Soon to Marry

Local society notes report several engagements announced over the New Year weekend. Morse High graduates Sally True and Sue Stover lead a list of couples, with weddings planned for June and engagements involving families from Brunswick Bath and Phippsburg.

Engagement announced for Miss Carol M Wilson and S Sgt Henry F Cheetham Jr

The engagement of Miss Carol M Wilson to S/Sgt Henry F Cheetham Jr son of Mr and Mrs Henry Cheetham of Topshem has been announced by her parents Mr and Mrs Frederick P Wilson of 9 Adams Court. Miss Wilson was graduated from Morse High School last year.

Carol M. Wilson Henry F. Cheetham, Jr Henry Cheetham Topshem Frederick P. Wilson Adams Court Miss Wilson Morse High School

Engagement announced of Colleen Rogers and Robert Brown

Mr and Mrs Norman Rogers of Woolwich announce the engagement of their daughter Colleen Mary to Robert E Brown son of Mr and Mrs William Brown Jr of 9 High street Miss Rogers is a Morse High school junior Mr Brown formerly employed at Sampsons market and now awaiting basic training orders from the U S Air Force

Sally Joan True Edward Dale True William Edwin Haggett Charles Lemont Haggett York Street Front Street Miss True Morse High School Wellesley College Harvard Graduate School of Education Haggett Colby College Waterville Lambda Chi Fraternity Alpha Rho United States Air Force Charles Haggett James Jenkins John Parker John Grill George Larrabee, Jr John Small Mark Crowley John Rockefeller Sue Stover Lasca Huse Ann Thompson Hepzibah Reed Barbara Wilson Gayle Fitzgerald Elizabeth Bull Mary Jane Whitehurst Virginia Parker Eleanor Marks Ann Amirault Joan Mallett Susan Watt Robert Haggett Elford Stover, Jr Robert Small Henry Powers Bruce Gillies John Oliver Harry Moses Herbert T. Caverly, Jr James Beck Robert P. Shaw, Jr Roger Grace Gerry Parker Andrew Rines Kenneth S. Wallace Phippsburg Nancy A. Wallace Frank E. Gilliam Elliot Gilliam Miss Wallace Bath Iron Works Corp Norman Rogers Woolwich Colleen Mary Robert E. Brown William Brown, Jr 9 High Street Miss Rogers Brown Sampson’s Market U. S. Air Force

Browne Announces Engagement of Judith Elaine Browne

Mr and Mrs Marshall Browne of 7 Tower Circle announce the engagement of their daughter Judith Elaine to John Russell Perry son of Mr and Mrs Leland Perry of Provo Utah Judith Elaine Browne is a Morse High School senior and John Russell Perry is a Brigham Young University junior in Provo Utah

Marshall Browne Tower Circle Judith Elaine John Russell Perry Leland Perry Provo Utah Miss Browne Morse High School Mr. Perry Brigham Young University

Twin B's Entertained At Brunswick Christmas Party

Mrs. Everett Haley hosted the Bath Brunswick Past Chiefs club of Pythian Sisters at her Brunswick home for a Christmas party. Gifts were exchanged and refreshments served as members voted to skip January and February meetings and resume in March. Attendees included Bath and Brunswick members such as Mrs. Viola Melzard, Mrs. Sarah Potter, Mrs. Sadie Garcelon, Mrs. Rose Wallace, Mrs. Gertrude Stewart, Mrs. Susie Darrah, Miss Sophia Mikels, Mrs. Iva Noble, Mrs. Leta Connors, Mrs. Ola Lombard, Mrs. Flossie Jackson, Mrs. Berniece Hines, Mrs. Florice Varney, Mrs. Bessie Hunt, and Miss Marie Peabody.

Everett Haley Brunswick Twin B's Bath-Brunswick Bath Iva Noble Leta Connors Ola Lombard Flossie Jackson Berniece Hines Florice Varney Bessie Hunt Marie Peabody

Connard Open House Marks 18th Anniversary

Mr and Mrs G B Connard hosted an Open House at 1 Edward Street on New Year Day from 5 to 7 pm. The event, an annual custom, celebrated their 18th wedding anniversary with about 135 guests in attendance. Out of town visitors included Mr and Mrs Andrew B Sides West Rockport Mr and Mrs Paul Tiemer Cundy's Harbor and Mr and Mrs Philip Gatz Auburn.

G. Baer Connard Edward Street Connards Out of Town Andrew B. Sides West Rockport Paul Tiemer Cundy’s Harbor Philip Gatz Auburn

Geiberger among favorites at USGA junior amateur

Allen L Geiberger of Santa Barbara California is highlighted as a favorite in the USGA junior amateur golf championship set for West Lafayette Indiana from August 3 to 6 He finished runner up last year and aims to claim the title with strong form and experience against a talented field of rivals.

Allen L. Geiberger Santa Barbara Calif West Lafayette Ind

Bowdoinham Edges Toward School Reorganization and Local Socials

Bowdoinham schools reopen after a two week break enabling sixth and seventh grades to each have a teacher in the new term. Local groups report meetings at the Knights of Pythias building and Bowdoinham Baptist church host a watch night service and a youth banquet with Dr. Curtis from Providence Barrington Bible College as speaker. Personal items note visits, university students home for holidays, and a New Year party hosted by Mr and Mrs George Millay with varied guests.

Bowdointain Abbie Bates Coombs Bowdoinham Women’s Extension Group Knights of Pythias Main Street Effie McLean Nancy MacDonald Shirley Curtis Bowdoinham Baptist Church Dr. Curtis Providence Barrington Bible College The Missionary Society Josephine Valentine Bay Road Nazarene Church Harland Joyce Nazarene George Millay Delmar Curtis Ralph Purington Linwood Hackett Leland Benner Spear Sedgley Harold Millay S Auxiliary George Ackley Ruth Fisher Clyde MacDonald David MacDonald Waterboro Merle MacDonald Ione McIver University of Maine Neil Bishop Stockton Springs Vera Heath Mariel Heenie Florida Randall Coombs Torrington Conn

Mary Jack 74 dies after short illness in Bowdoin home

Mrs. Mary Jack died Saturday morning at her Bowdoin home after a brief illness. Born May 1 1881 in Topsham, she was the wife of Fred Jack since 1901 and lived in Lisbon Falls for 22 years before moving to Bowdoin 20 years ago. Survived by husband two sons Russell and Kenneth two daughters Caroline Totman and Louise Brown and four grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday at her home and burial will be in Hillside cemetery Lisbon Falls in the spring.

Mary Jack Fred Jack Topsham George Susan Hawthorne Quint Jack Lisbon Falls Bowdoin Sagadahoc Grange Shakespeare Club Russell South Weymouth Mass Kenneth Massachusetts Caroline Totman Washington, D. C Louise Brown Hillside Cemetery Lisbon Falll

Still Alarm At Smith Chevrolet Garage

A still alarm at 9:55 a m Wednesday drew Bath firefighters to the Center street Smith Chevrolet Garage but no service was needed. Officials said an oil burner backfired caused the alarm and a recall followed at 10:05 a m.

Bath Smith Chevrolet Center Street

1954 Motor Vehicle Deaths and Injuries Report

The National Safety Council cites 36,000 deaths and 1,250,000 injuries from motor vehicle accidents in 1954, with total costs reaching 4.4 billion dollars.

National Safety Council

Court Recorder Dolloff Seeks Sagadahoc County Attorney Post

Arthur D. Dolloff, 29 year Bath Court Recorder, announces candidacy for Sagadahoc County Attorney as a Republican in the June primary. A Topsham native with Brunswick law practice, he is a Bowdoin and Boston University Law graduate and Korean War veteran, active in local clubs and church committees.

Arthur D. Dolloff Bath Man Court Sagadahocex Dolloff Topbut Brunswick Georg Carlton, Jr Bath Amy C William A. Dolloff Topsham Marc 279Th Thunderbird 901St Field Artillery Ice Path Muni Court Jon M. Cross Idahoe County Young Ref Cans Club Treasur Topsham Men's Club Maine Mural Judges and Recorders Astion Universt Church of Univer Church of Maine

Coffee and cigars sent to CMP workers on New Year

Central Maine Power Co. men near Gi Nursing home on Washir street receive New Year’s greetings in a coffee and cigars sendoff. Workers on duty are treated to three hot beverages and a plate of scrambled eggs and tomato juice instead of milk or cream amid bitter cold.

Central Maine Power Co Washir Street Theen

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G.O.P Senate Pythian Sisters Dromore Fireside Club Mrs. Gainsley Suburb Civic Club Grace Church Fellowship Babines Christ Lester Frank R. Durant Audrey Ann Durant John Foster Trafton Elton W. Trafton Miss Durant Trafton John Allain Lorraine Marie Allain Norman A. Lawrence Lillian Ann Allain Bruce Harrison Lorraine Bath Exchange New England Tel. & Tel. Co Andrew Lawrence Brunswick High School Brunswick A. & P Lillian Evelyn Roache Hollywood Fla Mathew Harrison Blackridge Scotland Rose Lightbody First National Hyde Memorial Rehabilitation Hospital Sgt. Cheetham Otis Air Force Base Sally J. True James A. Bartlett Fort Lewis, Wash Flora A. Bartlett Sasanoa Bluffs Mrs. G. B. Connard Bowdoinham Mrs Lloyd Bridges Co Neville Brand Joan Taylor Foman Ser Arthur Franz Bobby Ware Columbna Randolph Scott Frank Lovejoy Mari Adde Esther Williams Ilford Dresden Ave Gardiner Herena
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