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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1960
Page
4
A string of local notices lists medical patients at Bath Memorial hospital including Carroll Witham, Wendell Snowdeal, George Dyer, Steve Middleton, Darius Cousins, and Frances Greenleaf. Social events mention birthday observances, holiday visits, and family gatherings across Bath and West Bath with numerous Burnham, LePage, Grindell, and Murphy relatives attending.
Mrs Mary F Larrabee of 1041 High street is listed as a patient at Bath Memorial hospital.
Mrs Edward A Foot er and family return home on High street after a Boston visit. son James a Burdett College student joined them. Ralph M Pratt a Times pressman seeks care after a visit to Boston for a Dance Masters of America session joined by Mrs Leonard F Wetherbee. Arthur F Mayor of Bath Florida hospital stay in St Petersburg Florida. Friday luncheon at Stowe House features beauty aids talk by Florabelle Pundt and Richard Schoonover. Staff Sg t Harold Fuller and wife greet son Robert Harold born December 30 weighing seven pounds 6 1/2 ounces. Mrs Fuller, former Shirley Shea of Orrs Island, staying at 456 Middle Street with family in Texas Tower assignment.
Mrs Beulah M Brown of 962 Middle Street departs Saturday for a two month stay in Florida.
Mr and Mrs Alvin Jones of North Kingston announce the birth of a son named Donald Edward on December 29. Mrs Jones is the former Annette Bailey daughter of Mrs Sadie Bailey of Bath. Neighbors and relatives from Norton Cambridge and Bath share holiday visits and nursing notes while local residents travel and host small gatherings. Daniel Hatch, an electrical engineer with Raytheon in Bedford, is listed among Bath area connections.
Alfreda Fongemie of Madawaska is a student in the Occupational Therapy department at Hyde Memorial Rehabilitation Hospital. During her stay in Bath she will reside at a house on Summer Street.
Mrs John Parker of Summer street entertained Gerry Parker and several Colby College classmates returning to school from New Hampshire after attending the Parker Colwell wedding. Among guests were Dennis Dionne of Hampton New Hampshire Cyrus Theobald of Sandy Arensy Wellesley Mass and others Sunday evening.
Mr and Mrs F Waldo Marshall return home after visits in Portsmouth Manchester NH and Newtownville Mass. Mr and Mrs Edward Davis of Glens Falls NY welcomed a son Michael Kevin born Dec 21 weighing four pounds fourteen ounces. Mrs Prentiss visiting daughter Elizabeth Prentiss of Maple Street. Janet Snow home with mumps third grader at Dike School. Molly Gibbons heads to St Augustine with Mrs Morse Hotel Marion remaining winter. Farley Shaw of Bedford visits son Charles Shaw family at Oak Street.
Mrs. Marie Lebel, secretary to City Manager Stanley W. Judkins, is on vacation for several days.
Horace G Morse Jr flies back to San Francisco after holidays with parents at 19 Oak Street. Nathan W Watson resumes Morse High School duties after illness absence. Noah Caton a Colorado State University freshman returns to campus with roommate Dennis Huddle after visiting parents on Middle Street.
Mrs Dorothy Owens of West Bath has assumed duties as payroll clerk and bookkeeper at Congress Sportswear Co replacing Mrs Betty Henderson who finished last week to move to Chicago.
Bath PTA Book committee reports $350 raised and about 1000 acceptable publications toward a twofold goal of 2000 for science books and 2500 total items to preserve Morse High accreditation by the State Board of Education. Donations are sought from area residents with events planned to boost funds.
Arthur M Bowker Jr first selectman of Phippsburg announces candidacy for a three year term on the Board of Selectmen at the March town meeting. Bowker, Bath Iron Works assistant auditor, would become third selectman if elected. He cites ongoing work toward economic and physical betterment of the town and notes prior service on the School Building Committee and local civic groups.
St Mary's Guild of Grace Episcopal Church re elected its officers at the January 5 meeting at Seymour House. The slate chaired by Mrs. Warren F Hawley includes Linwood S Boardman reader Robert Jewell secretary and Lawrence Thayer treasurer. Committees were named for flower fund refreshments work and program. The next meeting on Jan 19 will feature Europe color slides shown by Robert Carter.
At Winter Street Congregational church Troop 55 heard Ralph Hutchins lecture on first aid with demonstrations of mouth to mouth rescue shock management and care for cuts and bites. Scouts earned second class credit for satisfactory demonstrations and Richard Back joined as new member bringing total to 22.
The Ladies Aid of Winter Street Congregational church voted to donate ten dollars to Morse High School library fund at their Friday afternoon meeting in the church vestry. Mrs. John Sylvester presided and urged cards to shut-ins. Anna Hill announced a Bath Council luncheon at Winter Street church on Jan 19.
Grange meeting notes report on a session led by Master Thom as Totman with Deputy Clyde Bailey listed. Dromore Extension Association to meet January 20 at 10 30 am. sewing leader Jeanette Oliver to lead Home Sewing and curtains for the gym at the elementary. Local sports results include Midget League Phippsburg 7 Green Dragons 2 and Fifth Sixths Phippsburg 23 Woolwich 22. Public supper planned by Phippsburg Sportsmen Association at Dromore grange hall Saturday 5 20 to 7 00 with tickets at door or from members. Community items cover Unity Circle activities and upcoming February meeting at Mrs Eva Rogers. Personal notes mention travels and visits by local residents including the Senecal family and Ellen Blair.
A Wesley church smorgasbord supper served by the Woman's Society for Christian Service raised funds for the Altar Guild. Over 200 people attended Saturday evening with Mrs Carlyle Taber as general chair directing a committee of volunteers and music by Elen M Wunter.
C C Doughty district director of the Immigration and Naturalization Service urged all aliens in Maine who have not filed alien address reports to do so before January 31 at the nearest Immigration Service office or local post office. He noted the law requires most noncitizens to report their address each January and advised that a parent or guardian must file for alien children under 14. About 13,000 Maine aliens had already filed, with an estimated 19,000 more expected before January 31.
Lloyd Leiser of Dummer Street is listed as a patient at Memorial Hospital. No further details about diagnosis or treatment are provided in the readable text.
Parker Head P T A reports high and low scores at a card party and lists officers. School notes show heating loss, a pupil incident, and classes adjourned to an extra room. Socials include youth activities, girl scouts, and village visits plus two weekend trips and a public supper hosted by the Sportsmen’s Association.
The Bath police department with State Police and Maine Highway Safety Committee will run safety talks and a film in several local schools starting January 19 at Fisher School 1:30 pm. January 20 at Huse School 1:00 pm, then Junior High January 25 mornings at 8:45 am, with an afternoon session January 26 at Dike School. Chief Wagner will introduce speakers Tainter and Beaudreau.
The Inner Wheel club held a Thursday meeting at Mrs. John Crowley’s Green Street home and organized a bake bean supper benefiting Morse High School Library. Co chairs are Mrs. Loring Addison and Mrs. Charles Small. event at Bath Junior High School on Saturday Jan 16. Next meeting Jan 21 at Mrs. Addison’s Center Street home.
The Popham Phippsburg Sportsmen Association held a public ham stew supper at Dromore Grange Hall from 5 30 to 7 p m. Various local residents in Woolwich Bath and Phippsburg were noted visiting homes and attending meetings with neighbors and community groups.
Low night temperatures persist over the past week with a light snow on Wednesday night. Mr and Mrs Stanton C Dozois and others visited relatives, while the Dozois sailed Monday from New York aboard the Empress of England bound for St Thomas La Guaira and Curacao to visit British and Netherlands West Indies islands.
The Mental Health Association of the Bath Bruns wick Area elected Charles Eo Frost of Harpswell as president at its annual meeting at Codman House Brunswick. Other officers include Mrs Warren F Hawley Jr first vice president Mrs David Walker second vice president recording secretary Miss Eleanor Danforth corresponding secretary William H W Schofield treasurer. Directors for three years named Mrs Ellie Solmitz William Haddon Dr Dean Allen Dr John Bis grove Mrs Hawley Miss Danforth and Mr Schofield. A rising vote of thanks was given to retiring President Rev William Chapman. The new executive committee will meet Friday January 15 at Mrs David Walker's home. next board meeting is Monday February 8 at 6 15 p.m.
The Maine Trail Riders association met Saturday evening at the Brunswick home of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Merry to honor Mr. and Mrs. Donald Freeman on their 25th wedding anniversary. A silver dollar purse was presented. plans for a February hay ride were discussed. two new members, Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Desjardinn of Lisbon Falls, were welcomed. next meeting set for Mrs. Helen Fosdick’s home in Lisbon Falls with attendees from Bath, Brunswick, Topsham, Whitefield, and Lisbon Falls.
Huse Memorial school staff and families gathered for a covered dish supper on Monday evening. Guests included Mr and Mrs John Sheehan and children and Mrs Marjorie M Boucher the school nurse. Mrs Boucher and Miss Anne Thompson snowden color slides from a summer trip across the country and into Mexico as part of an extension course from the University of Maine.
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