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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1960
Page
2
Newsweek analyzes a shift as 1960 forecasts show more businessmen active in campaigns. Many firms plan ways to engage employees, with some encouraging time off for civic activity and courses on practical politics. The movement aims to balance labor and agriculture's political presence.
Democratic leaders praise the trend as beneficial for governance while some businessmen fear political activity will hurt sales. Yet business participation grows, with executives stating they will not retreat. A corporate chairman notes the stance resembles a drowning man refusing water.
The Metropolitan Milk Producers News reports on needless accidents in the East. A 12 year old boy trod a tractor down a steep incline losing both legs. a 59 year old farmer lost his right arm while handling the shield on a tractor's power take off. The piece argues children should not operate equipment and urges strict adherence to safety rules, criticizing self made mechanical changes. It also notes thrift as a virtue promoted by Uncle Sam and Congress.
Rev Ernest Roberts preached on victory through faith citing action unity and fidelity as man's part while God's part is promise power and presence. Bath Baptist events included Youth Fellowship emeceting and a Monday church business meeting followed by Bowdoinham Association Laymen League at Cor Tiss Street church with supper and meeting. Georgetown P T A planned mid February box social at the school with committee named. resignation of former treasurer Mrs Thomas Dickens accepted and Mrs Thomas Savage elected. Georgetown events also noted tea with Deacon Alfred Rowe and wife and a European slides program by Bob Savage.
Mrs James Oliver asks Mac residents in Georgetown to note the third noise clinic will be held at the school in late February or early March An interesting note from Harvey Reed Jr custodian at Reid State Park mentions wild duck handling starting on Tan 8 with a 50 foot V shaped trap built near the lagoon On day one 200 ducks were captured and handed over Nearly all were black ducks with a few mallards Also report of pheasant callers at Robinhoad Tea and visitors Mr and Mrs Jack Calabrese of Brighton Mass prior guests from Arrow ain and visits to Robinhoad that morning A hummingbird sighting and a granddaughter's toy hick are mentioned before the night concludes.
In Georgetown and Five Islands area, a white breasted nuthatch fell victim to a bird feeder setup and was freed from a wire doorway. After a warm sunlit recovery, it briefly fed on bread crumbs, then flew away after about 45 minutes. The piece also covers local hospital visits, weather notes, and community events in Georgetown Center and West Georgetown.
Bath planned busy season for Morse High and Junior High bands led by Cecil V. Rowland. Morse bands host Skowhegan High on March 5 and visit March 26. March also brings assemblies at Huse Memorial and Fisher schools. Morse band glee club concert set for April 8. May 7 Western Maine audition festival at Mexico. Junior High band of 55 pieces to uniform soon and join Mexico audition festival. 6 majors to be worn.
Mitchell PTA approved a 25 dollar gift to Morse High School library book fund at January meeting. Plans were made for a February rummage sale and a covered dish supper at Corliss Street parish house. State Education consultant Mrs. Margaret Patteshall will speak in February and display her books.
Mrs. Ethel M. Gillis, 77, Bath resident for over 20 years, died Tuesday noon at Bath Memorial Hospital after a long illness. Wife of William J. Gillis, she lived at 847 Middle Street and will be entombed at Oak Grove in spring after services Thursday at 1:30 p.m. at Leslie C. Shumway Funeral Home. Born May 29, 1882 in East Boston, she later worked in Winthrop before moving to Bath. she attended First Baptist Church. Survived by husband, two half brothers Charles H. Elliott of Greenwood, MA and Earl E. Elliott of Malden, MA, plus several nieces and nephews.
Mrs Josephine W Forne 88 formerly of Scituate Massachusetts died early Wednesday at a local nursing home after a long illness. Born in Sweden January 31 1871 she came to the United States at 14 and lived in Massachusetts most of her life. She is survived by a son Francis T Wallin of Harpswell Funeral services Friday at 1 30 p m from Leslie C Shumway Funeral Home with burial Saturday in Fairview Cemetery Hyde Park Massachusetts.
Funeral services for John M. Dauphin were conducted at 8 30 am Tuesday at Arthur F Mayo Son Funeral Residence followed by a Requiem High Mass at St Marys Roman Catholic church. Rev Francis E Morrissey officiated with bearers Alphonse Tuar e Joseph Wilson James Me Gaubhiin Gerald Rioux. Dauphin was at Oak Grove for a burial in the family lot at Calvary Cemetery in the spring.
Mrs Flora Gilliam dies in Providence Rhode Island and is survived by Amos and Nellie Gilliam parents Wallace of West Point one son Leviny Gilliam of Brunswick one daughter Geneval Beals of Phippsburg three brothers Alton Alfred and Albert Wallace all of West Point a sister Hattie Seavey of Bradford New Hampshire and six grandchildren Funeral services scheduled for 2 p.m. Wednesday at West Point Chapel in Phippsburg.
Funeral services for Mrs Avage Brady Blackwell who died Monday in New York City will be held at 9 30 a m Friday at the Crosman Funeral Home Lisbon Falls Main Street with simple rites and burial planned locally.
The Wesley church Woman's Society of Christian Service showcased a film on Methodist work among Indian Americans across the United States led by Mrs Upham. The group held a candle light rededication service, welcomed several participants, and announced a public luncheon with future dates and a parish supper lead by Mrs Upham and Mrs Hunter.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday for Mrs. La Vanche Staley who died Sunday at a local nursing home. Born February 19, 1876 in Cornish, she lived in Lynn Boston Portland Bridgton and Bath with her husband Phil S. Staley later. She was a pianist and active in musical circles and the Business and Professional Women's club. Interment will be in Riverside Cemetery Cornish in the spring.
Mrs Almira Bragg Blackwell 58 wife of J Grady Blackwell and former Lisbon Falls resident died after a long illness. Born January 14 1901 in Lisbon Falls she lived there before moving to New York 11 years ago. Survived by husband two daughters a son a step daughter a step son 12 grandchildren four sisters one brother and many nieces and nephews.
Flora Gilliam 48 widow of Helis Gilliam and former West Point resident died Sunday in Providence Rhode Island. Born in 1911 at West Point she was daughter of Amos and Nellie Gilliam Wallace. She lived in West Point most of life before moving to Providence eight years ago. Survived by son Levi C. Gilliam Brunswick, daughter Geneva Beals Phippsburg, brothers Alton Wallace Alfred Wallace Albert Wallace of West Point, sister Hattie Seavey Bradford New Hampshire, six grandchildren and many aunts uncles nieces and nephews.
Funeral services conducted at Curtis Funeral Home for Harold Gilmore. The Rev. Charles Brown of Buckeport, formerly of Woolwich, officiated. Bearers were Frederick Gilmore Edwold Carter Wendell Heal and Arthur Hall. Entombment at Oak Grove Cemetery Riverside in the Spring.
John M Dauphin 54 of Bath, a Bath Iron Works machinist for 25 years, died Sunday at Bath Memorial Hospital after months of illness. A Coast Guard veteran and Knights of Columbus member, he served in Navy clubs and Boy Scout work. Survived by widow Sophie and two daughters plus siblings and two twin grandsons.
Harold Gilmore 43 of York and a Woolwich native and World War II U S Army veteran died January 6 after a long illness. He served in Italy and worked at Bath Iron Works and Portsmouth Naval Shipyard. Survived by his widow Laura Hall Gilmore, a son John W. Gilmore and two daughters Katherine C and Elizabeth J Gilmore, all of Woolwich and Bath. Funeral arrangements pending.
Roy U McNeill a Bath carpenter died January 6 at his home 12 Green Street aged 78. Born in Advocate Nova Scotia he was the son of Alfred and Sophie Norwick McNeill and lived in Bath for 60 years. Survived by widow Helen McCabe McNeill three sons William Lloyd Howard all of Bath two daughters Evelyn Blake of Bath and Mrs Oliver Harriman of Portsmouth N H a brother Myron McNeill of New Jersey ten grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren.
Funeral services for Roy Hugh McNeill were held at 3 30 p m Saturday at Curtis Funeral Home with the Rev Frederick L Niles of Beacon Street Methodist Church officiating Bearers listed as Donald Blake Gerald McNeill Lawrence Mc Neill and Clarence Blake Burial followed at Oak Grove cemetery
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