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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jan 07, 1960

Page

3

Wiscasset Pine Cone Lodge Sets Jan 14 Roll Call Night

Rebekah Lodge will hold roll call and obligation night on January 14 with members answering roll call by a reading or musical number. Red plastic rose donations sought. Lucille Leighton to be contacted. A New Year party with 59 cent gift exchanges will follow, and Secret Pals will also exchange gifts. Officers asked to wear white with red rose corsages. Refreshments to be served.

Pine Cone Rebekah Lucille Leighton Bradford-Sortwell-Wright Post American Legion Roderic Bell Walter Pushard Alan Pease Lester Pickering American Legion Hall Grafton W. Davis Rotary Club Augusta House James Dowling Eugene Stover Lincoln County Anthony Petrillo Newcastle Joan Slancock Nobleboro Margo Hanlon Wiscasset Donald Hlunter Anna Sheepscot Donald Hutchins Edgecomb North Edgecomb East Edgecomb William Currain Chamberlain New Harbor Howard Reed Damseertie Stuart Thompson Southport West Southport Charles Rowe Boothbay Harbor Alfred Sherman West Boothbay Harbor Marie Rollins Pemaquid Clinton Brackett Boothbay Carl Hilton Bremen John O’donnell Portland Stephen Allen Arthur W. Wells Wilton Guy Johnson Harry A. Peterson South Bristol Marjorie Niles Lions Club of Kory Korner

Bath Recks Win Over Wiscasset

Bath Recks defeated Wiscasset A C 57 to 49 at Wiscasset in their first win of the season. Earl Robinson led Bath with 16 points, while Clarence Irish added 11. Dick Hutchins topped Wiscasset with 21.

Bath Recks Bath Recreation Department Wiscasset A. C Wiscasset Bath Earl Robinson Clarence Irish Dick Hutchins al Sherman Recks Hoods Auburn Beck Ff Robinson Amn Catlin Harrison Dp. Barter C. Wight Py Langlais Trish N. Durgan F.G. Pislerry Barns Lier Os Sherman Ilitehins Wes Curtis Huber Shea O'Connor Lewis Duffy Smith

December use at Bath Recreation Center remains high

Hyde Park Bath Recreation Center saw heavy December use with 27 of 31 days occupied by 3 people led by Recreation Director Roc ation. Eighteen groups used the center 43 times, hosting three Christmas events by Mor on church Boy Scouts Brownies and Sunday school attendance topped 100 on December 30.

Bath Recreation Center Hyde Park Frank Torrey Rocation Wedsday Hich Moron Church Rownies Arse High Gene Hunter

Woolwich Community Notices and Scout Meetings

Woolwich Scout leaders plan a 7 30 p m Friday gathering at Scoutmaster Edward Gallant’s Day's Ferry home. A Woolwich Center Baptist service speaker is Rev Henry Webber of South Gardiner. Cub Scout Pack 92 met Dec 30 at Good Will club house Sagadahoc Ferry with awards for Wolf badges and silver arrows.

Edward Gallant Day’s Ferry Henry Webber South Gardiner Woolwich Center Cub Good Will Clubhouse Sagadahoc Ferry America Dale Chadbourne Stephen Hunnewell Dennis Youland Donald Strout Jerome Bailey Arthur Youland Canada Canadian National Railroad South Woolwich Volunteer Fire Company Sunshine Club Center Baptist Church Samuel Soule Middle Road

Bath Police Chief Sets Winter Driving Safety Tips

Bath Police Chief Robert E. Wagner Jr outlines practical winter driving advice from the National Safety Council booklet How to Winter-Wise Your Driving. He urges smooth use of pedals, keeping hands on the wheel, testing brakes on slips, avoiding hard braking, and using winterized tires and chains. maintain momentum uphill, reduce speed on curves and wet or icy pavements, and keep safe following distances.

Robert E. Wagner, Jr Bath Police Department Wagner National Safety Council Council

Birthday Bridge Club Meets At Arrowsic Home

Arrowsic hosts a December birthday bridge gathering at Mrs. Wilbur Crocker’s residence with gifts for Mrs. Norman Drummond and Mrs. Ralph Steene. Prize winners were Mrs. Roy Loeschner, Mrs. Archie Wishart and Mrs. Maurice Shea.

Sacred Heart Circle Plans Anniversary Banquet

Sacred Heart Circle of Daughters of Isabella held a Tuesday night meeting in the K of C hall to plan an anniversary banquet. The February date and venue will be announced. Committee members include co chairs Mrs. Clara Sonia and Mrs. Flora Hennessey along with Arlene Gay Viola Davis Beatrice Foote r May Hanna Laura Carrier Grace Costain Lena Fortier and Marie Soucie. Two new members were initiated.

Sacred Heart Circle Daughters of Isabella K. of C. Hall Clara Sonia Flora Hennessey Cochairmen Arlene Gay Viola Davis Beatrice Footer May Hanna Laura Carrier Grace Costain Lena Fortier Marie Soucie

Christmas gatherings and family news from North Bath area

North Bath residents share holiday visits with relatives in Winterport Orono and Bath. Birth announced for Timothy Michael Wing at Portland Osteopathic Hospital weighing six pounds fifteen ounces. Local families report mumps cases and a distant move of Grace Wiswall.

Mary Lou Tardiff Boston Philip J. Carroll Wing Winterport Parl Wing William Allen North Bath George Lawrence Orono Frank Butcher Bath Harry Higgins Arthur Wing Burton Wing Chester Wright Roy Lutz Calvin Wing Leen Willard McCabe Dee Portland Osteopathic Hospital Timothy Michael Bernard Vining Sons Weld Harry Plummer Grace Wiswall Rooke Farm Massachusetts J. Carroll Wings Amah Coolidge Livermore

Dresden Notes On River Camps And Local News

Smelt camps may be seen on the Eastern river around and above the bridge despite a stormy Sunday. Kathleen Hall and Harold Falla announce their engagement from Tenant's Harbor. Miss Wall, Cedar Grove, a Bridge Academy graduate, works for Arrow Hart Electric. Wartford vet Harold Falla served eight years and works for Pratt Whitney in Martford. The St Johns parish pageant Spirit of Bethlehem delighted the congregation. Father Dugan held a Communion service at Gardiner. Everett Freeman's daughter born last week. he is at Maine Medical Center Portland. Harold Austin, out of the iron lung, can take nourishment as his wife returns from Portland. Marionettes will be entertained at St Johns church by Mr and Mrs Bruce Alexander. Roy Lilly is improving after a cold.

James Hay Day’s Ferry Edwin Wade Jennette Pitkin Morse High School Woolwich- Wiscasset Woolwich P. T. A Donnalee Miller Bath Ossian Dodge Meadow Road Edward Belanger Clyde Bailey Old State Road Bernard Bailey Montsweag Road Harvey Chubbuck Janet Bailey Mountain Sagadahoc Pomona Grange West Bath Grange George Gavett Phipps Point Kittery William Panter Stephen South Berwick Garland Eliza Tanner Woolwich Center Rhode Island New Jersey Florida David Barter Mountain Road James Smith, Jr Damariscotta Dale Sides Sherman Mills Sides Lawrence Edwards Sagadahoc Ferry Adrian Leveille Terry and Timothy Bangor Melvin Cornish Lori Jean Linda Nobleboro Richard Hanson Nequasset Roscoe Woodman Marion Hanson Harvey Chubbuck Brunswick Edward’ Belanger New Harbor Stephen de Wick University of Maine Orono Robert de Wick Judith McIntire Thomas Birthday Bridge Club Wilbur Crocker Norman Drummond Ralph Steene Perley Ater Zina Eaton Edward Johnson Archie Wishart Carl Langbehn Maurice Shea Karl Rosenwald Edward Coombs Fulbridge Wright Herbert Craige Stanley Woods Roy Loeschner Reginald Cyr Robert Phinney, Jr Morse High Bath Armory Deborah Lawrence Virginia Percy Rita Hennessey Ralph York Susan Robinson William R. Freeman Deerfield Beach Fla Maine Front, Street Carol Ainsworth William Bisseth Robinhood Roland Peterson Waltham Mass Leo Radzwill Natick Radzwills Steenes Otty Steen Bluff Head Horatio L. Baker Arrowsic Mary Cunningham Front Street Linda Kingsbury Richard Kingsbury Ernest Smith Debra Loveitt Wilbur Loveitt Byron Richardson George Stafford Howard Carlton Richard Gowen James Oliver George Stafford Lake Damariscotta Merton Snipe Topsham Michiel Mazciko Moatsweag Extension Service Topsham Library Meserve Mazeiko Milo Darnell M. Berry Kethleen Hall Harold Falla Tenant Miss Wall Marsred Wall Cedar Grove Bridge Academy Arrow Hart Electric , Co Wartford Conn Pratt & Whitney Martford, Conn St. John’s Dugan Gardiner Everett Freeman Harold Austin Maine Moerical Center Portland Bruce Alexander St. John's Church Roy Lilly Sagadahoc Cattle Club Harold Brown Beedle Road Keith Stinson Darryl Brown Connie Mullen Leslie Waltz Gail Lothridge Robert Wallace Jill Stinson Gerry Curtis Murray Stinson Bradley Stinson Roberta Waltz Ray Stinson Elwyn Mullen Connie Doris

Baths and nearby families visit in coastal town

West Bath guests include Merrill Jordan and family from North Truro and Oliver Wass hosts. Gardiner visitors call on Mrs Dee han and Burnham family in Brunswick. Theodore Bradley and children of Bath visit Mrs and Mrs Wass. Topsham niece also seen.

Merrill Jordan Merrill, Jr North Truro Mass Oliver Wass Walter.Killam Gardiner FL W.deehan Robert Burnham

Dance For Book Benefit South End PTA Plans Events

The South End PTA announced a Dance For Book Benefit for Morse High School to support the library fund, set for Tuesday Feb 16. At the January meeting the group reported 200 to 800 books donated and planned Founders Day with Mitchell schoolteachers as guests. The unit also voted to sponsor a National Little League team and continue Cub Scout sponsorship.

Morse High School Book Fund South End P. T.A Association South End P. T. A. Hall Morse Library Mitchell Thor's Staples

Charter Dropped For Two Deceased Members In Group

In a Har sday evening session Mrs. Louie Squires and Miss Rose Bonner noted the charter was dropped for two deceased members Mrs. Mary Cummings and Miss Ellen Tracey.

Harsday Louie Squires Rose Bonner Mary Cummings Ellen Tracey

Richmond Couples Wed In St Ambrose Ceremony

Priscilla Riske and David Williams, both Richmond natives, wed in St. Ambrose Catholic Church with Rev. Andrew Kelleher presiding. The reception followed at the bride’s home, and attendees included family from Skowhegan Farmington and Gardiner. The couple will reside in Farmington after both graduated from local schools. he attends Farmington State Teachers College.

Priscilla Riske Almon Riske Ridge Road David Harold Williams North Street St. Ambrose Catholic Church Andrew Kelleher George Dulas Gerald Wilson Joseph Whitmore Charles Taylor Norridgewock

Have Christmas Party at the Paul Merry Home East Brunswick

Mr and Mrs William Paul Merry hosted a family Christmas gathering at their East Brunswick home on Saturday night. After gifts sandwiches cake and coffee were served and movies of the gathering were made by Alvah Morse of Bath with many Bath guests and out of town visitors from Woolwich Boxboro Mass and Saugus Mass.

William Paul Merry East Brunswick Alvah Morse Bath Alvah Morse Forrest Black Keith Atwood Pamela Randall Merry Jay Dana Jewett Dana Paul Darla David Charles Merry Lea Atwood Dorothy Copp Frances Rush Edward Murphy Kem and Randy Woolwich John Norton Boxboro Mass David Norton Ralph. Merry Saugus Jimmy

First Baby of 1960 Teresa Ann White Receives Prizes

Teresa Ann White born at 9 40 a m January 1 1960 at Bath Memorial Hospital is winner of the Bath Daily Times First Baby of the New Year contest. Her parents Airman Ile White and Mrs Andrew J White receive gifts from local merchants totaling many items including clothing, baby supplies, savings accounts and services. The contest was sponsored by the Bath Daily Times with 19 merchants. Teresa and family reside at 3a Heath Lane.

Teresa Ann White Airman Ile Andrew J. White Bath Teresa Ann Bath Area Memorial Hospital Ali Heath Lane Bath Daily Times Troop’s Hardware Lincoln Street W.T. Grant Co Shepard's Heinz Burgess Market Séars J. J. Newberry Co Johnson's Hallet’s Teresa’ Ann White Bath Memorial Hospital

Woolwich Eyes Budget Committee Advise for Town Finances

Woolwich residents will meet next Monday at 7 30 in the Central school to discuss forming a budget committee to study expenditures and advise on town appropriations. If approved, the committee would involve representatives from town sections and meet with department heads to review requests for the coming year.

Woolwich Central School T. Tarpy Schulten Harold B. Leeman Lawrence R. Edwards Board of Selectmen Selectmen Woolwich Central School Tieveney

Good Will Club Guests Of Mrs Clifton Gainsley

Mrs Clifton Gainsley hosted the Good Will Club Christmas party at her Sopaduhoeer Vory Thr home with members indoors and outdoors enjoying decorations and gifts. Attendees included Mrs Harry iit Virs William Brann and Mrs Peev Mes among others. Pianola Walker of 32 Highland Street visits Chicago relatives.

Good Will Club Clifton Gainsley Good Will Clif Sopaduhoeer Pepper Gamstes Harry Iit William Brann Peev Rodward Etwidd Carter Clarencr Bakers Arthur Darnell Walco Harper

Also Mentioned on This Page

Ralph Hilton Bath Road Augusta Hospital Ralph Reynolds Reynolds Michiel Wedge Martha Joyce Joanne Blaine Samuel, Jr Soule Hattie Dolloff Mr. Soule Loring Soule Murphy’s Corner Fort Lauderdale Wilmot E. Trussell Dresden Mr. Trussell Russell Boyd Swampscott Frank J. Walker Day’s North West Bath South End Pta Richmond Lizzie Wiggins Yarmouth Oscar Douglass Stanley Griffin Preston Carver Gertrude Hinkley Maurice Rankins Edward Rankins C. W. Rovers, Inc Kennebec Greenhouses Federal Savings and Loan Edward J. McMinn Oakhurst Dairy Oat Smalls Cities Service Mother Greenblatt’s, Inc Olympia Cyr Ruth 4Th White Purina Pianola Walker Highland Street Chicago Harold Snipe
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