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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1959

Page

3

Funeral Note Roundup Passes Through Bath Area

Personal notes detail out of town relatives attending the funeral of Simon A. McLean in Waterville. Many relatives from Boston Pittsburgh and Bristol are listed along with local civic and military figures. Additional items report hospital stays moves and civic duties among Bath area residents.

Simon A. McLean Waterville Florence McLean Boston Mabel McLean Florence White Pittsburgh Alma Murphy Robert Murphy Ralph Murphy Richard Murphy Bristol

Bath News Highlights Local Residents and Visitors

Bath residents and families share holiday updates. Mr and Mrs Bernard Varnum recover at their winter address in Portland and plan to return to Noble Avenue in spring. Rosa Smith is a surgical patient at Bath Memorial Hospital and welcomes visits. Newcomers include AM and Mrs Carl Ciaraldi at 80 Denny Road and AM and Mrs Charles McLendon at 92 Denny Road. Several service members and families move or relocate to Bath, with ongoing hospital stays and family news across the community.

Bernard Varnum Pine Street Portland Bath Noble Avenue Rosa Smith Bath Memorial Hospital Carl Ciaraldi Denny Road AM Ciaraldi Brunswick Naval Air Station

Newcomers to Bath Stationed at Naval Base and Local Moves

New Bath residents include Staff Sut and Mrs. Garnett with children Robert and Susan at 1206 Washington street after Mr Garnett’s transfer from Illinois to Brunswick Naval Air Station with the 6th 55 A.C. W Squadron. Other locals relocate or travel, including teachers, travelers in Holland, and a move by Herbert Matthas and family to Lawrence Massachusetts.

Bath Robert Willette Oliver Street Willette Brunswick Naval Air Station Beren Field Foley Afa Pamela Robert A. Garnett Robert Susan Washington Street Garnette Illinois Herbert S. Matthas Kennebec School For Boys Lawrence, Mass

Miss Linda Ames Returns Home After Fall at Memorial

Miss Linda Ames daughter of Mr and Mrs Orris Ames of 12 Cherry street has returned home from Memorial hospital after treatment for a back injury from a slip on ice last Sunday. She will remain confined to her home for two or three weeks.

Arthur Johnson Claude S. Gillette Washington Street Valley Road Suzanne Bryant O. Cleveland Bryant High Street Memorial Hospital Linda Ames Orris Ames Cherry Street Miss Ames Phippsburg Topsham Wiscasset Dromore Extension Association Eva Rogers Unity Circle James Chambers Board of Selectmen Norman Markham Gordon Aldens Sportsman's Association Maurice Pye Small Point Bath Memorial Hospital Charles Dillon,Jr Methuen Mass Dillon Adele Hunt Center Bernard Henderson Bath Iron Works John Drinocze William Blaisdell Newark Ohio Thomas Totman Charles Dillon, Jr

Brewer Couple Announce Birth of Son James

Mr and Mrs Walter L Brewer of Framingham Massachusetts announce the birth of a son on January 8 weighing eight pounds seven ounces He has been named James Mrs Brewer is the former Hilda Bowers daughter of Mr and Mrs Manuel Bowers of 962 Middle Street Richard Harrison returned January 4 to the University of Maine after holidays from Georgetown

Richard Crabtree University of Maine Orono Dallas Crabtree Richard Harrison William Harrison Georgetown Walter L. Brewer Framingham Mass James

Murphy Returns to Maine Campus After Holiday Visit

John Murphy came back to the University of Maine on January 4, returning from a family visit with parents Mr and Mrs Joseph Murphy of 507 Washington Street.

John Murphy University of Maine Joseph Murphy Washington Street

Social Coffee at Meadowway Home Notables Attend

Mrs. Merritt Shea hosted a coffee gathering at 26 Meadowway last week. Attendees included Mrs. John Coombs Mrs. Frederick Wonsor Mrs. Donald Freeman Mrs. Manley Grant Mrs. Robert Waterman and Mrs. Walter McLain.

Merritt Shea Meadowway John Coombs Frederick Wonsor Donald Freeman Manley Grant Robert Waterman Walter McLain

Doris Babkirk Hospital Patient at Memorial Hospital

Mrs Doris Babkirk of Meadow Way is currently listed as a medical patient at Memorial Hospital.

Doris Babkirk Meadowway Memorial Hospital

Mrs Hilgrove Transferred From Bath Memorial Hospital

Mrs Jane Hilgrove previously admitted to Bath Memorial hospital for four weeks has been moved to a nursing home on Washington Street.

Jane Hilgrove Dummer Street Bath Memorial Hospital Washington Street

Mrs Arthur King Hosts Wednesday Club Gathering

Mrs Arthur King of Edgett Street entertained the Wednesday club at her home on Wednesday.

Arthur King Edgett Street

Thayer Returns to Maine Central Institute

Donald Thayer returned Jan. 4 to the Maine Central Institute in Pittsfield after passing the and Mrs. Kenneth Thayer of Union Street.

Donald Thayer Maine Central Institute Pittsfield Kenneth Thayer Union Street Court

Clyde Willis Patient at Memorial Hospital

Clyde Willis of Trufant street is listed as a surgical patient at Memorial Hospital with no further details provided.

Clyde Willis Trufant Street Memorial Hospital

Stover Couple Leaves for Key West Vacation

2nd Lt. and Mrs. Elford A. Stover Jr. depart January 6 for Key West Florida for a one week trip. They will be at Camellia Apartments in Columbus Georgia and return home after January 19.

Elford A. Stover, Jr Key West Fla Camellia Apartments Columbus, Ga

Incol Street Patient Admitted at City Medical Center

A medical patient identified by location Incol Street is under care at City Medical Center. No additional conditions or identifiers are available in the report.

Mrs Ralph O Dale Returns Home After Holidays Visit

Mrs. Ralph O Dale of 938 Middle Street has returned home after spending the holidays with her son and daughter in law in Buffalo New York.

Ralph O. Dale Middle Street Ralph O. Dale, Jr Buffalo, N. Y

Guests of Ashdale Residents Visit From Massachusetts

Recent visitors to Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Robinson of Ashdale included Mrs. Claude Hutchins and her son John, and Mrs. Thale Jones and her son Fred, both from Massachusetts.

Clifford Robinson Ashdale Claude Hutchins John Thale Jones Fred Massachusetts

Local residents and visitors noted in town social notes

A parade of residents and relatives are listed visiting, traveling, or staying with family and friends across Riviera, Augusta, Bath, Damariscotta, and Montreal. Notable items include Stuart Kocha entering Palm Beach junior college, Wayne Hatch visiting in Boston, and George H. Musk attending Dartmouth reunion in Hanover.

George H. Musk Washington Street The Gibbons Co Hanover N. H Dartmouth College

Family returns home after holiday visit in Blountstown

Miss Glenda Newman and sister Mrs. Ronald Wood with daughter Patti Lynn have returned to 705 Middle Street after spending the holidays with Mrs. Wood's in laws Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Wood in Blountstown Florida.

Glenda Newman Ronald Wood Patti Lynn Middle Street

Bath March of Dimes Drive Builds Early Momentum

Bath leaders report strong first week for the 1959 March of Dimes drive. Pink envelopes are returning in large numbers as 100 of over 3,000 mailed come back. Planned events include a bowling tournament, a large charity series, card parties, a record hop, and a Mothers March final day.

Bath Harry Fullerton Edgar Black Jr Neil LaRochelle Maurice Clark Loring R. Addison

Committees Named for Maine Military Ball FEB date set

Sgt Ralph E McInnis of Battery B announces the first annual military ball to be held February 21 at Bath armory. The chairmen are 2d Lt Just L Wold with co chairs Capt Francis E MacDonald and 1st Lt Richard L Crocker. Also listed are secretaries, publicity, tickets, entertainment, concessions, service and decorations committees with named members and assistants from the unit.

Bath Armory Ralph E. McInnis Battery B 703D Aaa Battalion Maine National Guard Just L. Wold Francis E. MacDonald Richard L. Crocker Sfc James M. MacPhee Conrad D. Hersom Pfc Daniel H. Snow Eugene F. Hersom Harold J. Carter Albert J. White, Jr Frederick E. Isbister George F. Wyman Sgt Wyman

Queen Esther Lodge Plans Odd Fellows Founder Anniversary

Queen Esther Rebekah AOD discussed plans to observe the birth anniversary of Thomas Wildey founder of Odd Fellowship in America. The observance, with supper, is set for Jan 20 and will include a reception for District No. 10 deputy president Mrs Inez C. Carter.

Thomas Wildey Odd Fellowship America Queen Esther Rebekah Carolyn Thompson Queen Esther Lodge Inez C. Carter Lois M. Knight

Tribute to Bath shipbuilders shines in Dewey story

Reader's Digest January issue recounts the 1944 typhoon and Task Force 38 losses, highlighting Bath Iron Works built destroyer U S S Dewey. The Dewey survived 75 degree rolls and mountainous seas after near loss while three destroyers were sunk, praising Bath workmanship.

Bath U. S. S. Dewey Reader’s Digest Task Force 38 Dewey Bath Iron Works

Winnegance Auxiliary Chooses New Officers At Christmas Meeting

Winnegance Auxiliary held its annual Christmas tree gathering at 56 High Street home of Mrs. Lloyd Rogers. A following business meeting reelected officers: Betty Rogers president, Dorothy Lermond vice president, Louise Burgess secretary, Agnes Small treasurer, Doris Coggeshall floral fund. Present were Blanche Hewitt Emma Morse Vida Morse Helen Drake Glenn Mason Dorothy Lermond Louis Burgess Agnes Small and the hostess Mrs Rogers.

Winnegance Auxiliary Lloyd Rogers High Street Betty Rogers Dorothy _ Lermond Louise Burgess Agnes Small Doris Coggeshall Floral Fund Blanche Hewitt Emma Morse Vida Morse Helen Drake Glenn Mason Dorothy Lermond Louis Burgess Agnes Smal Rogers

Phippsburg and Topsham Prep Friday Basketball Night

Phippsburg hosts Topsham Friday at 7 30 p m at the school. Last Monday Phippsburg beat Wiscasset. Local readers note the squad, many newcomers to the game, shows strong work and community support.

Installation of Hyde Camp and Auxiliary officers noted

Past Department Commander Maurice J. Warner officiated as installing officer for Hyde Camp, with C. Lloyd Hooker and Clarence P. Renell assisting. The retiring commander Chester H. McCabe received a Past Camp Commander's badge and was named junior vice commander. Auxiliary officers were installed by Mildred Osborne, with Eileen Mason Susie Renell and PDPs including Beulah Freeman Georgianna Patten Ila Day. Supper followed the ceremonies. attendees included many from units across the state.

Annah McCabe Mildred Osborne Lillian Farrington Bertha Cressey Lillian Warner Phylis Boyd Gladys Gundell John Osborne Maurice J. Warner Bath C. Lloyd Hooker Clarence P. Renell Portland Chester H. McCabe McCabe Osborne Eileen Mason Susie Renell PDP Beulah Freeman Biddeford Georgianna Patten Augusta Ila Frances L. Warner Frizzell Phyllis Boyd Ouenou State

Skelton Named Bank President Succeeding Baxter

Skelton succeeds Rupert H. Baxter as head of the bank after Baxter’s 50 year tenure. Skelton has a 40 year banking career and has been vice president since 1942.

Times Skelton Rupert H. Baxter The Bank

Sliding and skating area at Bath Military and Naval Home

At the Bath Military and Naval Children’s Home Harold J Libby built a 200 by 40 foot sloped ice area for skating sliding bob sledding and saucering. The cold weather boosted activity with all 32 residents from ages three to 18 enjoying the ice on Sunday.

Military Naval Children’s Home Harold B. Libby Glenn Chandler George Talbot David Wood Paul Fortier Military and Naval Children's Home Bath Harold J. Libby Libby

Popham Circle Meeting Postponed and Local Visits Note

Sunday visitors from Popham include Mrs Ernest Oliver and others at church Small Point. The weekly Popham Circle meeting was postponed due to bad weather and will be held next week with Mrs Ernest Oliver. Several locals attend services, visits among Bath Winnegance Phippsburg and Yarmouth noted, plus hospital news and weddings.

Popham Popham Circle Ernest Oliver Small Point Margaret Edith Oliver Guy Crowley Fred Spinney Ellison Moody Marguerite McNulty Bath Memorial Hospital Jimmy McCourt Phippsburg Center Terry Markham Norman Markham Phippsburg School Stanley Perkins J. C. Perkins Susie Spinney Bath Walter Morse Lester Morse Winnegance James Gilman Thurlow-Ward Yarmouth Albert Stolpe Douglas Winthrop Mass Henry Leonard Portland Head Lighthouse Fred Lucas New Orleans W. S. Hamilton Millicent West Bath Napoleon Fickett Herbert Sprague Maurice’ Pye

Janice Pennell Celebrates Seventh Birthday At Home

Janice Pennell daughter of Mr and Mrs Leon B Pennell Jr 254 Center Street was guest of honor at a party at her Center Street home for her seventh birthday Games were played prizes awarded and refreshments were served by Mrs Pennell Guests included Jean Ann Gaudreau Anne Comeau Sally Bailey Sharon and Michael Tabor Michael Mathieu William Stone Thomas Desmond Lawrence Perry Barbara Lee Laura Libby Laurie Lee Lois Lee and Gene Ann Libby.

Janice Pennell Leon B. Pennell, Jr Center Street Janice Pennell Jean Ann Gaudreau Anne Comeau Sally Bailey Sharon Michael Tabor Michael Mathieu William Stone Thomas Desmond Lawrence Perry Barbara Lee Laura Libby Laurie Lee Lois Lee Gene Ann Libby

Parker Head Community Notes and Local Visitors

Parker Head sees a robin but signs of spring remain scarce while Howard Morong of Chelsea Mass visits family. Local trips include James Chambers circulating selectman papers and births, birthdays, and hospital returns among area residents.

Youth Temperance Council Plans Progressive Supper Event

The Youth Temperance Council met at Miss Jennifer McGuiggan’s home on Middle Street. President Roberta Jewell opened the meeting which set plans for a progressive supper in February and included reports on Frances Willard and Washington’s Letter from Union Signal.

Youth Temperance Council Jennifer McGuiggan Middle Street Roberta Jewell Nancy Jacey Patricia Chattley Frances Willard Washington Union Signal

Inner Wheel Meeting Set For Jan 22 At Barsness Home

Members of the Inner Wheel will meet January 22 with Mrs. E. O. Barsness at her Middle Street home for dessert and coffee. The group then goes to Bath Junior High School for a slide lecture of Europe by Mrs. Granville. Tea at the school will be hosted by Inner Wheel president Mrs. Loring Addison.

Inner Wheel E. O. Barsness Middle Street Edward W. Bridgham Donald Emero Bath Junior High School Europe Granville Loring Addison John Crowley Cosmopolitan Club Pine Tree Society For Crippled Children and Adults,Inc

Also Mentioned on This Page

Ardenne McFadden Ellen Oak Street Mr. McFadden New England Tel. & Tel. Co Richard E. Trask U. S. Navy San Francisco Calif Grace Trask Central Avenue Richard U.S.S. Hancock U. S. S. Hancock Care Fleet Post Office George D. Heister Reading Rodney E. Ross John Gillespie Eusebius Knights of Red Cross of Constantine Auburn Darla Jewett Fryeburg Miss Jewett Leon E. Buck Bruce H. Kingsbury Rose Kingsbury Front Street French Riviera 6Th Marine Regiment Paris Cannes Monaco U. S. Sixth Fleet Edriel Allen Little Naval Air Base Oceana, Va Mrs Allen Little Turner's Court Maurice Poe William McNeil York Street Bertha Powers Brunswick Gertrude Hunt Harold Chandler, Jr Harold and Beverly Virginia Wesley Sweeney Eva Fraser Franklin Street Fabien Polin Floral Street Central Maine General Hospital Lewiston Darius B. Cousins George Brazier Bath First National South Portland William H. Ketchum Gayle Fitzgerald U. S Edmund S. Muskie DAC Lemuel Preble Woolwich Everett Adams Dee Cynthia Sue Adams Alice Allen Frank Blithen York Harbor Frank Allen Norman Adams Dike Road Lincoln Street Edgar McBrine, Sr 9 Tower Circle Maine Medical Center Lloyd Pond Adams Court Gladys McAllister Addison P. Caton Edson Whitehurst Mrs. Whitehurst A. M. Main Sr Garden Street William Mennealy Presque Isle Edward McMann Pleasant Street Mennealy Maine Elks East Harold Fielding Elks Maurice B. Shea Walter H. Shumway Milford Leslie C. Shumway Myron Wyman U.S. A Raymond Wyman Hayden Temple Albert Temple Temple Army Germany John Quinn West Street Robert Hayes York Edwin Whitten Elliot Fugene Sukeforth Friesing Dali Richmond Sukeforth Syvilla Wyman Cedric Sukeforth North Bath Susan Grevers William Grevers Linden Street Freeman Bartlett Central Ave David Waterboro Bartlett Morse High School RMC Monte W. Ward 7 Central Ward Navy Carl Robinson Bedford Street Franklin Cromwell Richard Giberson Stanley Coleman Francis Fortier Mr. Fortier J. Horace McClure Embassy Hotel Miami Beach Jane A. Breton Morris, Conn Roland A. Breton Charles R. McLendon Patricia Charles, Jr Stephen AM McLendon VP 23 Texas Dana Hagerthy John Callan Michael Ahalt Joseph Black Frank Torrey Daniel Holt Ralph Burden Eugene Boutttard E Calen Torrey Burden Florence Jenkins Iven Jenkins Decatur, Ga Donald McIntosh Kingston, R. I University of Rhode Island Roland McIntosh Henry Leask Andrew Rines Stonington, Conn Stonington High School Chester Rines Granite Street Frank D Frank and Son George Machin Donald F. Wishart Holland Wishart Paul Johnson Bowdoin College Royal Johnson Raymond J. Duquette Lionel Lessard Fort Sills Okla Christopher Boyle North Street John Harris Waddington, N. Y Edgar Leavitt Third District American Legion Rockland Leavitt Smith-Tobey Post Incol Stuart Kocha Kathy Lynn Riviera M. Kocha Joseph E. Kocha Liberty Street Kocha Palm Beach Junior College Richard Lorenz Alan Barbara William Robert Brown William Cunningham Seaman Wayne Hatch Ethel Trask Amherst Thomas S. Gibbons Miss Trask Harry Deering Virginia Staples Cummings Street Philip Campbell Damariscotta Lewis Lovejoy Pearl Bartlett Norwood Manson George Moody Frank Pike Margaret Pushard South Dresden Philip Pye Raymond Pye Terry Wyman Lorna J. Morey Kenneth Victoria Maple Street H. S. Jones Montreal Canada Laurentian Mountains Winslow T. Porter Nassau Stewart Cousins Denver Colo Errol C. McGuiggan Edward McGuiggan Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island S. C Carroll Witham First National Ronald Pye Carlton Pye Ronald Odd Fellows Parker Parker Head Howard Morong H.N Chelsea Frances Morong Morong Roger Lewis George Morong Willam Cushing Asa Wallace Howard Connie Hoar Bernard Wyman, Jr Betty Anne Belt Cindy Ellen Selectman James Ros Dudley Joe Harrington Patty Peggy Rogers William Gilman Leston Harrington Ida Burrell Harrington Elizabeth Eaton Olive Deejay Richmond Florence Rollins Sylvia Blair Liza Bradshaw Diane Ross James Ross Earl F. Lowell Sam Sternberg Medford Stella Packard Norridgewock Deirdre Whitehead Deirdre H. Macy Whitehead
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