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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1959

Page

4

Cosmopolitan Club Discusses Future Projects and Plans

Last week the Cosmopolitan club held a meeting outlining several future projects. Tickets for a January 14 smorgasbord at the clubrooms were distributed with Alice Johnson chairing the food committee and Mrs Frank Saunders handling dining room arrangements.

Cosmopolitan Club Alice Johnson Frank Saunders Melvina Vachon Louis Petlock Gerard Billington Augusta State Hospital Carnival Veterans Affairs Division Augusta Loring Ro Addison William W. Dennison Kenneth Colby Kenneth Chubbuck Donald Beaton Abraham Kramer Demorise Hart Anne Shaw Ralph White Jacob Smith Richard Sherwood

American Girl Club Elects Officers At First Meeting

The American Girl club held its first meeting. Jane Thurston was elected president, Donna Burkhardt secretary, Valerie Fullerton treasurer. Meetings are set for Thursdays 2 3 to 4 p m at 1273 Washington street with Pamela Johns and Alice Cunningham as members.

American Girl Club Jane Thurston Donna Burkhardt Valerie Fullerton Beverly Cunningham Washington Street Pamela Johns Alice Cunningham Cunningham

Xi Beta Chapter Meeting Hears of January Covered Dish

Members of Xi Beta chapter Beta Sigma Phi met at Mrs. William Rogers home on Washington Street. Mrs. Oscar R. Marsh, president, led the business session. A covered dish supper is planned for January 20 at Mrs. Nicholas Kakos’ Mechanic Street home.

Xi Beta Chapter Beta Sigma Phi William Rogers Washington Street Nicholas Kakos Mechanic Street Oscar R. Marsh Clyde Ambrose Amerise Bourque Helen L. Hayes Eleanor Danforth Albert Desmond Frank A. Gallagher Edward Cummings Donald Hill

Miss Milded Nichols Patient at Bath Memorial Hospital

Miss Milded G Nichols of 15 Weeks Street is listed as a medical patient at Bath Memorial Hospital. The notice provides no further medical details.

Bath Lions hears on Maine coast Fisheries Dept officials

Officials Owen Richardson and Alfred Fortier spoke at Bath Lions Club about ayewives and quahoge decline in Maine coastal waters. They showed films and warned pollution and green crabs may affect Maine fish stocks. Lions plan a charity night to support local efforts.

Sea and Shore Fisheries Dept Bath Lions Club Bath Department of Sea and Maine Owen Richardson Alfred Fortier Anni

Club 42 Elects Officers and Plans Dinner

Club 42 held officer elections on January 7 with Mrs James Da as president and Mrs Millon Suviaice as treasurer. A committee was formed to arrange the annual dinner honoring retirees, while members volunteered for the Crippled Child Society drive and related activities. The next meeting on January 14 will appoint committees for the coming year.

James da Clio Millon Suviaice Port Alr- Woolton Crem Ecupeyye Arthur Sturheyant Edward Jones Intone c Diley Denepet Pim Tree Society Edith Small Ditles Bertram Livoie

Smith Tobey Post Members Attend Rockland Meeting

Smith Tobey Post members attended the Third District meeting in Rockland where new district officers were installed. Robert F. Warner became second vice president and Donald Perry was district athletic officer. Sidney Seizel was installed as District Commander, with Nelson Foss as Maine Department View Commander giving the keynote on the pride and accomplishments of the American Legion for veterans. Attendees from Bath included Vice Commander Mrs Foss, Post Commander and Mrs Wagner, and Mr and Mrs Scott Kitridge. Gardiner D. Ropers and Post Commander Abraham Greenblatt were noted attendees.

Smith- Tobey American Legion Thursdas Rockland Smith Tobey Robert F. Warner Donald Perry Sidney Seizel Maine Nelson Foss Path Bath Foss Rs. Wagener Scott Kittredge James Chaput Gardiner D. Ropers Abraham Greenblatt

Pert Named to Democratic Steering Committee and Delegation Roles

State Representative Edwin Hf Pert was named to the Democratic Steering committee at the Baptistia hist week caucus. He also took on secretary roles for the Democratic legislative delegation and the Mhouse delegation.

Edwin Hf. Pert Democratic Party Pert Mhouse

Step-Down Officers Night At Woolwich Grange

Woolwich Grange held a Step-Down Officers Night with pro tem officers Michael Stacey as gate keeper and Marion G Bailey as Cur es. A Sears Foundation Project completion was noted and a food drive planned for Jan 23. New Year program featured lectures, skits by Macon Chubbuck and Richard Honan, musical solos, stories, and a birthday tribute to Marion Chubbuck. Next meeting set for Jan 20 at p.m.

Naight Charved Woolwich Evering Michael Stacey Marion G. Bailey Mision Chobbuck Sears Foundation Orange “Nheoat Macon Chubbuck Richard Honan Alberta Bailey Donald Robson Marion Chabbuck Janet Bailey Maine Jacqueline Duran Marion Chiubbouek Jacqueline Diwan Marion Paytey Richard Hinson Rodney Beatey David Barter Michael Stacy Rose Hathorne Patricia Tipsword Marion Chubbuck Marion Briley Reee Titherne

Mrs Farnham Elected President of Ladies Aid

Mrs Dean Farnham was elected president of the Ladies Aid of Central Congregational church. Elected with her were Mrs Weldon Smith as vice president Miss Eleanor Ferguson secretary and Mrs Horace Morse treasurer. Committees named for the year include work cards flower program sick membership and publicity with several listed members. Luncheon set for Jan 22 with hostesses Gower Wallace and Sanborn followed by a program.

Dean Farnham Ladies Aid of Central Congregational Church Weldon Smith Eleanor Ferguson Horace Morse Charles Merrill Morse George Washire Louis Sanborn Eugene Sprague Robert Gordon Eldridge Gower Leonard Lord Jason Merritt Lord Gordon Smith Wallace Edward Murphy Harry W. Larrabee Gower Sanborn

Topsham NCO Wives Club Sets Coming Seasonal Events

The Topsham NCO Wives Club outlines a season of programs at its Thursday meeting. Event highlights include a Jan 21 book review at the base library with author Mrs. Arnold Pulsifer, a Feb 1 program on hand weaving with guest George Davis, a floral arrangements session by Sem Boucher on Mar 18, and an April 15 games program. The club also announced a membership drive ending at the current social meeting with a prize for the member who gains the most new readers.

NCO Wives Club Topsham Miers Roth Young Arnold Pulsifer Naavisis George Davis Sem Boucher Brunswick

Kennebec Art Club Sponsors Bath Children’s Show

The Kennebec Art Club will sponsor a children’s art exhibit in Bath this spring in cooperation with Edwin Russell, art supervisor. The second annual showing features Bath school children’s artwork and will be held as future meetings move to Stagecoach Inn. next meeting slated for February 3. A nominating committee named includes Mrs. Carole Fastman, Mrs. Olive Perry, Mrs. Ethel Beane, and Mrs. Priscilla McGuiggran.

Kennebec Art Club Bath Carole Fastman Olive Perry Ethel Beane Priscilla McGuiggran

Trinity Methodist Church in Norwich Destroyed by Fire

Local friends report that Trinity Methodist Church in Norwich, Conn., where Rev. Dr. C. C. Sargent now serves, was totally destroyed by fire on Sunday. Estimated loss is $150,000 with $65,000 of insurance.

C. C. Sargent Wesley Methodist Church Tere Trinity Methodist Church Norwich Conn Bath

Genesta Circle Plans Covered Dish Supper at Lincoln Street Home

Genesta Circle met with Mrs Ruth Freeman at her Lincoln street home. A covered dish supper is planned for Jan 26 with members asked to bring a dish and either a salad or casserole. Lillian Farnham and Luly Lemont will co host. list of attendees includes Ruth Graham Kelly Hartteb Doris McKiyv Farnham Lemout Elizabeth Hart Doris Brooks Hope Bailey Freeman Barbara Temple Care Robbies Consuela Alkazin Dorothy Pratt Doris Aikenhand Bertha Card.

Genesta Circle Fiuth Freeman Genesta Chapter Lincoln Street Ruth Graham Kelly Hartteb Doris McKiyv Farnham Lemoult Elizabeth Hart Doris Brooks Hope Bailey Freeman Barbara Temple Care, Robbies Consuela Alkazin Dorothy Pratt Doris Aikenhand Bertha Card

Period For Fathers And Sons At Bath YMCA

The Bath YMCA invites fathers and their sons to weekly Tuesday evening sessions from 6 to 8. Activities include pool, ping pong, bowling, checkers, chess and other games in the Boys' Department, plus a gym period. No charge. staff welcome any father and son to participate and share guidance.

YMCA Fathers Beth Me Atk Ferret

Free Will Workers Meet With Mrs Harold Walker

Members of the Free Will Workers of Corliss Street Baptist church met at Mrs. Harold Walker's home at 32 Highland street for the year's first business session. A New Year party and Christmas tree exchange of gifts were held. The next meeting will be at Mrs. Madeline Labbie's 29 Highland street with several listed members and guests in attendance.

Free Will Workers Corliss Street Baptist Church Harold Walker Tlighland Street Madeline Labbie Highland Street William A. Hill Lawrence Small Labbie Wilfred Chaney Ethel May Clyde Morton Silas Plant Foster Pratt Warren Harris Mina Snipe Marilyn Harris Mary Pratt

Nurses Alumnae Association Elects Officers

Bath Memorial Hospital Nurses Alumnae Association elected Mrs. Joseph Coss as president at the annual meeting held Thursday evening at the Cosmopolitan club. Other officers named: Mrs. Ralph Hutchins vice president, Mrs. William Dennison secretary, and Mrs. Franklin Morse treasurer. Retiring president Mrs. George Gallant received a commemorative will from Mrs. Hutchins for two years of leadership. Hostesses were Mrs. Clarence Fullerton and Mrs. Elihu Fullerton. next meeting hostesses named for Feb 12 include Mrs. Stanley Brown, Mrs. Eleanor Merchant, Mrs. Ralph Crocker, and Mrs. John Voorhees.

Joseph Coss Bath Memorial Hospital Nurses Cosmopolitan Club Ralph Hutchins William Dennison Franklin Morse George Gallant Hutchins Gallant Clarence Fullerton Elihu Fullerton Stanley Brown Eleanor Merchant Ralph Crocker John Voorhees

Councilman Gediman Heads West on California Vacation

Councilman Arthur Gediman departs Sunday for a month in Van Nuys California to visit his daughter and son in law Lester and Mrs Blonder. He plans to use the new jet service from New York to the West Coast and hopes to meet former Bath residents during his trip. In his absence James E Temple councilman of Ward 1 will chair the property revaluation committee.

Arthur Gediman van Nuys Calif Doeaghter Lester Blonder Gediman New York West Coast California Bath James E Temple Ward 1

Pede Club Holds Christmas Tree at Perkins Home

The Pede Club gathered Wednesday evening at 100 High Street for its annual Christmas tree event hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Perkins. Attendees included Mrs. Mila Morse, the McDougalls, the Lutzs, the Pages, the Catons, the Burgesses, Harold Safford and John Uskevicz.

Pede Club Leroy Perkins High Street Mila Morse Daniel McDougall Roy Lutz Sr Edward Page Lauriston Caton John Burgess Harold Safford John Uskevicz

Rainbow Assembly Elects Officers Friday Evening

Rainbow Assembly No. 6 selects officers at the Masonic Temple meeting with Miss Barbara Fuller named Worthy Advisor. Others include Barbara Lawrence as worthy associate advisor and Deborah Lawrence charity. Installation set for Jan 30. try-outs for bow office on Jan 20.

Barbara Fuller Rainbow Assembly No. 6 Masonic Temple Barbara Lawrence Deborah Lawrence Charity Donna Young Hope Judith Libby Betty Aikenhead Jill Olsen Herbert Morse Fred Osgood Cheryl Wetherbee Norma Ball Martha McNaughton Nancy Osgood

Accessories In Your Home Topic At Bath Extension Service

The Bath Extension Service meeting titled Accessories In Your Home was held Thursday evening at Mrs. Franklin Cromwell's Washington Street home. Home management leader Mrs. William Berry demonstrated vase and bowl uses.

Bath Extension Service Franklin Cromwell Washington Street William Berry Alton Berry Elihu Fullerton Doris Bourgoin Charles Steall Carl Wight George Stimpson Cromwell Wight

Stork Shower Honors Mrs. John Hart at Bath Home

Mrs. John Hart of this city was guest of honor at a surprise stork shower Friday evening hosted by Mrs. James Brooker at 190 North Street. Guests from Bath included Mrs. Richard Armes and others. gifts were arranged in a pink and blue bassinet. Additional attendees from Brunswick sent gifts.

John Hart James Brooker North Street Ylart Richard Armes Burleigh Oxton Maurice Rice Demorise Hart Lewis King Alice Moran Bath Pred Brooks Willian Labbie Brunswick Arthur S. Escley Gary Blaisdell Frank Reay Carroll Collin Roger Coffin Everett Sutherland Gail Coffin

Corliss Street Church Elects Finance Chairman

County Commissioner Foster M Pratt was elected chairman of Cor liss Street Baptist church finance committee at the monthly meeting. New members Harry Barrett Jr and Raymond Watson joined the panel. The group oversees church finances and recommends the annual budget, with Mrs Agatha Hatch and Mrs Gladys Berry among other members and Mrs Smith as secretary.

Foster M. Pratt Corliss Street

Arsenault Crooker announce marriage in Bath

Arsenault Crooker Howard M Crooker announces the marriage of his daughter Avis Crooker to Robert Arsenault of Bath. The wedding occurred in Berlin New Hampshire on December 12 with Kathryn Page of Wiscasset as matron of honor and Clayton Crocker as best man. The couple will reside at 76 Russell Street.

Howard M. Crooker Middle Street Avis Crooker Robert Arsenault Frank Arsenault Berlin N. H Kathryn Page Wiscasset Clayton Crocker Arsenault Bath

Engagement announced for Vernita Crooker and San Tos Cruz

Dle Street Bath announces the engagement of his daughter Miss Vernita Crooker to San Tos Cruz of Philadelphia and Popham Beach. Miss Crooker is Morse High School alumna. Cruz is a Puerto Rico high school graduate stationed with the U S Coast Guard at Popham Beach. A January 23 wedding is planned.

Howard M. Crooker Middle Street Bath Vernita Crooker Santos Cruz Philadelphia Popham Beach Miss Crooker Morse High School Mr. Cruz Puerto Nuevo High School Puerto Rico U. S. Coast Guard

Bowdoinham Groups Share Meetings and Weddings

Bowdoinham Women's Extension Group met at Gladys Peterson's home with a noon dinner. The next gathering is Feb 4 at Miriam Rideout's home. George Gustin and Mina Floyd wed in Richmond on Dec 27 with Rev. Mills officiating. guests Mr. and Mrs. Everett Gipson. MacDonald Temple Pythian Sisters plan an officer installation with 6:30 supper. Officers and members attended craft and training events in Topsham and Gowdain. Additional society notes include OE S meeting, personal items, church events, and local social visits.

Bowdoinham Women’s Extension Group Gladys Peterson Gretchen Maloon Prindall Peterson Miriam Rideout Mildred Dunn George Gustin Mina Floyd Richmond Methodist Frederick Mills Rogry Douglas Ronald Charles Nelson Dillon Ment Olive Frizzle Gardiner General Hospital Norma Renner Gorham State Teachers College Leland Jenner Russell McPherson Portland Arthur Boulay Sherri Iwan Brunswick Community Hospital Carrie Johnson James Merrill Connecticut Bowdoinham Baptist Church Noah's Ark Moore Reginald Emmons Dawn Pollard

Bowdoinham Baptist Assn Meets At Corliss Street Church

Bowdoinham Baptist association met at Corliss Street church with 69 members. Discussion covered daymen roles and giving to the church, followed by general talk led by lay participants. Ladies Night announced for Feb 10 at United Baptist church Topsham with Rev Vernon Legg as speaker.

Bowdoinham Baptist Assn Corliss Street Bowdoinham Baptist Association Paul E. Strube William Paisley Ronald Oulton Wallace Hinckley Harry Barrett, Jr Melvin Pratt Percy R. Low Foster M. Pratt Fred Dwyer Association United Baptist Church Topsham Vernon Legg Christian Education United Baptist Convention of Maine Baptist Montsweag Woolwich Five Islands Georgetown Thee First Baptist Bath Freeport West Harpswell Bowdoinham Lisbon Falls Philathea

Bath attendees at Gov Clinton Clauson inaugural ball

Among the Bath people at Gov. Clinton A. Clauson's inaugural ball last week were Mr. and Mrs. Paul Karass, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Peabody and Mr. and Mrs. Ray Greene.

Bath Gov Clinton A. Clauson Paul Karass Robert Peabody Ray Greene

Mrs Bell Speaks At Wesley WSCS Meeting

Mrs Oliver W Bell spoke at Wesley Methodist church on the strength of religion and spirit over force, outlining common aims of world faiths. A worship service titled Re kindling the Gift followed led by Mrs Merle C Niles, with plans announced for luncheons and council activities.

Oliver W. Bell Woman's Society of Christian Service Wesley Methodist Church Merle C. Niles Charles Jennie Walker Stanley R. Hunter Albert E. Whitney Wesley W. S.C. S Ellery Kidder Carolyn B. Rogers Drusilla K. Fielding Walter E. Upham School of Missions Upham Mexico Niles John Swearingen Swearingen Ludie Oliver Miss Fielding Pine Tree Society For Crippled Children and Adults, Inc

Nurses Meet on Maine Practice Changes at Bowdoin

A statewide nurses meeting on proposed changes in Maine nursing practice will convene next Wednesday in the Moulton Union at Bowdoin College. Speakers include Miss Eleanor Wade of Togus and Mrs. Margaret Jones of Portland, inviting all Bath Brunswick area nurses to attend.

Maine Moulton Union Bowdoin College Eleanor Wade Togus Margaret Jones Portland Bath-Brunswick

Joanne Albertson Returns to Ann Arbor After Visit

Joanne Albertson returns toAnn Arbor Michigan to attend Michigan University after visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Wyatt H Albertson in Sebasco.

Joanne Albertson Ann Arbor, Mich Michigan University Wyatt H. Albertson Sebasco

Colonial Club Announces Dance Plans and Activities

The Bath Colonial club met to reveal a Jan 31 dance for members and guests with A. M. Main Jr. as committee chair. Vinal Hunnewell joined the club, an inter club bowling tourney with Woodford of Portland planned, and transport leaves at 6 30.

Bath Colonial Club A. M. Main Jr Vinal Hunnewell Woolwich Woodford Club Portland Merritt Mitchell Ray Greene Malcolm Miller Harold Brown Department of Inland Fisheries and Game State Department of Economic Development Edward F. Cox

Grace Episcopal Church Holds Annual Parish Meeting

Grace Episcopal church conducted its annual parish meeting Monday evening with election of officers for the coming year and reports from officers and committee chairs on the year’s activities. Elected were Frederick Drake Jr senior warden Eugene Eberhard junior warden Arthur Sewall treasurer Clinton Owen clerk of vestry Edwin Lowell and Albert Thompson vestrymen and Harry Day finance committee member. Music committee selections included Warren Hawley John Allen Joseph Grace Albert Thompson and Eugene Eberhard. Supper preceded the meeting under the direction of Mrs Roger Luke with help from the Youth Fellowship.

Grace Episcopal Church Frederick FE. Drake, Jr Eugene P. Eberhard Arthur Sewall 2Nd Clinton V. Owen Edwin H. P. Lowell Albert W. Thompson Harry L. Day Warren F. Hawley, Jr John P. Allen Joseph E. Grace Eugene Eberhard Roger M. Luke

Mayo Named to Liquor Control Committee in State Listings

In the Times listing of Legislative Joint Standing Committee appointments, Rep. Howard W. Mayo of Bath was omitted. Mayo, a Republican in his first term, was named to the Liquor Control Committee.

Times Howard W. Mayo Bath Mayo

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