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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1959

Page

5

Talk On Pine Tree Society Given At Cosmopolitan Club

Mrs. John Parker of the Pine Tree Society for Crippled Children and Adults spoke at the Cosmopolitan club meeting last week. She outlined the society’s programs including Summer Camp at Rome Belgrade Lakes, Hyde Hospital rehab services, and outpatient therapy for adults. The event highlighted volunteer needs, the Pine Tree Society Tea with Gov Muskie attending, and a slate of officers for the coming year along with club activities and fundraising efforts.

John Parker Pine Tree Society For Crippled Children and Adults, Inc Cosmopolitan Club Parker Rome Belgrade Lakes Pictaresque Tihe Hyde Hopital Hyde Home Pine Tree Society Edmund S Muskie Adam Greenblatt Loring Addison Albert Whitney Charles Small William Bryant Alice Ramsey Frank Saunders Ada Y. Greenblatt Gerard

Les Camarades Lenten Program At Director's Home

Les Camerades Musicaux presented its annual Lenten program Friday at Allan H. Ramsay’s home. The concert featured Ramsay’s The Divine Presence and a Medley of sacred works by Mendelssohn, Sullivan, Alistair, and others sung by Mrs Archibald M Main Jr and the ensemble, with Ramsay, Callan, Fox, and Miss Watson delivering solos and duets.

Les Camarades Les Camerades Musicaux Allan H. Ramsay Ramsay Archibald M. Main Dean of Bath Sullivan Mr. Ramsay James P Callan Alliston Mr. Gallan Mendelssohn Nathan W. Watson Mr. Callan Saint Saens Mr Main Mr. Rumeau God Mark Dana Melrtrre Mietzke Mr Callan Watson Callan George Fox James P. Callan Stevenson Jane Millard Gloria Buzzi-Peccia Mrs Main Cabell Allan Ho Ramsay Robert W Famsay Tay Son Mercandante Stainer Sinc Dilee Ramsey

Memorial Hospital Auxiliary to Hold April Meeting

The Bath Memorial Hospital Auxiliary plans its annual meeting on Tuesday evening April 2 at the home of Mr and Mrs James G Gillies in North Bath. George Nilson will speak and show a film on hospital health education work in Maine communities.

Bath Memorial Nilson Boston University Norfolk County Mass Tuberculous and Health Association Harvard University School of Public Health Bingham Associates Ruth T. Clough Nijon Maine Health and Welfare Department Bowen Torrey

Mrs. Charles T Small Hosts Inner Wheel Meeting

Inner Wheel met at Lincoln street home hosted by Mrs. Charles T Small with aides Mrs Wyatt Albertson Mrs William Bodwell and Mrs Charles Doyle. Business session led by President Mrs Raymond Farnham announced participation in the 1957 Hospital Fair and formed a committee including Mrs Lynn Bussey Mrs John Hayes Mrs Carl Anderson and Mrs Wyatt Albertson. Plans to entertain Rotary District Governor's wife next Tuesday. Morse High School Glee Club performed led by Austin Miller with members Ellen Low Kathy Picken Patricia Haab Donna Maxson Mike Freeman Joe Fullerton Jack Henderson Roger Brown and accompanist Jean Flemming. Next election of officers scheduled March 21 at Mrs Charles Doyle's home with hostesses Mrs Chester Plant Mrs Kenneth Humphries and Mrs William Skelton. Others in attendance listed.

Charles T. Small Lincoln Street Wyatt Albertson William Bodwell Charles Doyle Raymond Farnham Lynn Bussey John Hayes Carl Anderson Rotary Morse High School ’ Glee Club Austin Miller Lord Kentucky Madame Jeanette Ellen Low Kathy Picken Patrica Haab Donna Maxson Edward Bridgham Hildreth H. Fisher Kenneth Francisco Frederick Hill Warren Kershner Herbert Lemont Ira Nadine Dwight Pierce George Sargent John Crowley

Susan Allan Guptil Celebrates Second Birthday Party

Susan Allan Guptil marked her second birthday on March 6 with a party at her parents home, Mr and Mrs Bertrand Guptill of 75 Russell Street. Guests included Richard Kneeland, David Kneeland, Robert McGillivary, John McGillivary, Sonja Bridges, Cynthia MacDonald, and Judith Guptill among others. refreshments were provided by Mrs Guptill with help from Elaine Lecotte and Maurice Bergeron.

Susan Allan Guptill Bertrand Guptill Russell Street Guptill Elaine Lecotte Cynthia MacDonald Nelson Allen Lubee Augusta Richard David Kneeland Robert John McGillivary Sonja Bridges Susan Gary Larry Calhoun Maurice Bergeron Judith Randy Guptill

Life of Christ program at Central Congregational Ladies Aid

Mrs. Craig Richards led a program on The Life of Christ at the Thursday afternoon Central Congregational church Ladies Aid meeting. It opened a series of Lent season programs. Mrs. Eugene Sprague headed the business session and refreshments were provided by hostesses Mrs. Luther Peepee and Mrs. Jason Merrill.

Craig Richards Christ Central Congregational Church Ladies Aid Eugene Sprague Aid Luther Peepee Jason Merrill

Volunteers Meet At Hyde Hospital For Easter Seal Drive

Maine Easter Seal campaign organizers gather at Wyde Memorial Rehabilitation Hospital Bath to plan for the Pine Tree Society for Crippled Children and Adults. Speakers include Society president Mrs Dalton and field rep Mrs Parker. a charity hockey game at Bowdoin Arena March 10 raises funds.

Hyde Hospital Wyde Memorial Bath Maine Pine Tree Society For Doris W. Hardy R. N Society William H. Dalton Parker Warren Hawley, Jr Gary Merrill Marauders Bath Destroyers Bowdoin Arena Brunswick Pine Tree Society Sumner Sewall Arthur King Norman Drummond Arrowsic Duncan Farrell Phippburg

Bath Lionesses Host Mrs Louis Petlock at Lincoln Street

The Bath Lionesses met at Mrs. Louis Petlock's Lincoln street home where a May 4 covered dish supper at Lambert Park hall was announced with Lions Club as guests. Co chairmen were Be Lawrence Mc Curdy and True. guest speaker was Betty Lee Peck of Portland discussing The Magic Suitcase and industry research on oils' impact on clothing and plastics.

Louis Petlock Bath Lionesses Lincoln Street Lambert Park Hall Lions Club BE. Lawrence McCurdy Edward D. True Betty Lee Peck Portland Edgar Leavitt Cecil Fullerton George Nugent Harry Thebeau Hotel Eagle Brunswick Robert Levine Henry Richards Carroll Davis Clyde Mallett Abraham Kramer Harry Theodeau Sam Levin Scott Morse A. George Moses E Lawerence McCurdy Arthur Bowker Clinton Owen Harold P. Small Richard Johnson Randall Daley Roland MclIr.tosh

Storage Space Is Subject Of Extension Group

Nequasset Extension Group met at the Cosmopolitan club with Mrs. Ruth Leeman directing. Diagrams of houses suggested adding storage space while a fish chowder lunch was served. Members planned a April 3 meeting at the Good Will club house with Patterns and Fabrics presented by Mrs. Burnette Wallace.

Nequasset Extension Group Cosmopolitan Club Ruth Leeman Know Your Neighbor Mexico Good Will Club Burnette Wallace

Poison in frost damaged cherry leaves threatens livestock

Dr Samuel Guss a veterinarian at Pennsylvania State University warns that frost damaged wild cherry leaves contain prussic acid and can kill cows or several sheep. He says removal of the trees is the only permanent control.

University Park Samuel Guss Pennsylvania State University Guss

Junior Hospital League Plans Spring Coffee

The Junior Hospital League advances plans for its annual Spring coffee to benefit Bath Memorial hospital. The event, on March 27 at York Hall from 11 am to 2 pm, will be hosted by Mr. and Mrs. G Baer Connard, with tickets distributed and duties assigned. The group also backs the August Hospital Auxiliary Fair and meets March 19 at Mrs. S Theodore Bertocci’s High Street home.

The Junior Hospital League Bath Memorial Hospital C. Arthur Mayo, Jr Green Street York Hall G. Baer Connard Takker Place Omar King Edward Sewall, Jr S. Theodore Bertocci Eleanor Wilson Lynn M. Bussey Ralph G. Stetson, Jr William Mussenden Hildreth H. Fisher Carl

Wesley Youth Fellowship Bowling Party Friday

Twenty one members of the Wesley Methodist church Youth Fellowship attended a bowling party at Brunswick Friday evening with rides provided by Stanley Hunter, Alvah Morse, Miss Drusilla Fielding, Mrs. Carlyle Taber and Rev. Dr. Oliver W. Bell. John Watley gave an illustrated travel lecture before refreshments. plans were made for another bowling party and a pot luck supper with games soon.

Wesley Methodist Church Youth Fellowship Brunswick Stanley Hunter Alvah A. Morse Drusilla Fielding Carlyle Taber Oliver W. Bell Wesley Union Street John Watley Gail Carleton Donna Nute

Children World Day of Prayer Service Held at Central Church

Under Bath Council of Church Women the World Day of Prayer service took place Friday at Central Congregational church parish house. Miss Nathalie Fowle led the program with help from Miss Jean McMann Merritt Sargent and Miss Judith Libby at piano. The Wesley Methodist Junior choir and Misses Priscilla Patricia Allen and Anna Lonn provided music. Themes focused on Sharing and What I, The World Day of Prayer.

Bath Council of Church Women Central Congregational Church Nathalie Fowle Jean McMann Merritt Sargent Judith Libby Wesley Methodist Church Priscilla Patricia Allen Anna Lonn

Chattabout Club Meets With Mrs Harriet Dotton

Chattabout club members met Tuesday at Mrs Harriet Dotton’s Maxwell street home. President Arlene Scott led the business session as plans were announced for a plastic party. Cards provided entertainment. Mrs Howard Carlton had high score and Mrs Gwendolyn Gaudet low. Next meeting is March 19 at Mrs Mary McCrater’s Arrowsie home with entertainment to be announced.

Chattabout Club Maxwell Street Harriet Dotton Arlene Scott Howard Carlton Gwendolyn Gaudet Arrowsie Mary McCrater

Adult Study Class At Wesley Church

The adult membership study class met at Wesley church parsonage led by Rev. Dr. Oliver W. Bell for the first session preparing new members for Easter reception. The group voted to hold remaining Lent sessions on Thursday at 7 p.m. and welcomed members and friends to join.

Wesley Church Oliver W. Bell

City Council Reviews Budget For 1957 58

City Council met in committee Thursday night to study the proposed budget by City Manager Stanley W Judkins for 1957 58. They set next Tuesday at 7 for the public hearing where citizens may question the proposed appropriations.

Stanley W Judkins

Bath seeks special stamp for 350th anniversary of ship building

Postmaster General Arthur Summerfield considers a Maine delegation request to issue a stamp commemorating the 350th anniversary of American ship building. Bath plans August celebration. The first ship built in America was the Virginia of Sagadahoc at Popham.

Arthur E Summerfield Maine America Bath Area Margaret Chase Smith Frederick G Payne Richard B. MacLennan L. Robe Walter MacLennan Washington Virginia Sagadahoc Popham

Club 42 Plans March 6 Regular Session and Event

Club 42 met to distribute Spring project tickets for Hyde Memorial Rehabilitation Hospital and announced a special program for the next meeting. D W McAfee of Brunswick NAS to show color slides from his European tour. refreshments planned. Ways and Means details approved. Jack Pot prize and Scotch auction featured.

Club Forty-Two Hyde Memorial Rehabilitation Hospital D. W. McAfee Brunswick Naval Air Station Everett Cook Norman Adams Joseph Mullaney Howard Farr Ways and John Sturtevant John Tarbox Milton Savage William Greene Leonard Smith Ira Durgin Allan Thayer Edith Small William Marshall Bertrand Lavoie Paul Hart Everett Cooke James Daly Maurice Owen David Desmond David Clark

One-Act Play Contest At Morse High School May 15

Morse High School holds a three-class one act play contest on Friday March 15 with each class presenting a different play. The senior play Trifles by Susan Glaspell directed by Austin Miller is a mystery. Juniors present The Dear Departed a Stanley Houghton comedy directed by Joseph Shanan. Sophomores perform Brief Future a Marlene Brenner drama directed by Margaret Flaherty. Support builds for Morse to reach the regional contest in Brunswick on March 22.

Morse High School Brunswick Austin Miller Susan Glaspell Stanley Houghton Joseph Shanahan Morse Marlene Brenner Margaret Flaherty

Three Juveniles Admit Air Deflating Vehicle Tires

Police report three boys aged 12 to 14 confessed to a series of tire deflations this week, affecting about 20 parked cars near Huse school, the high school, the courthouse and Arcade bowling alleys. Lt. Wagner and Patrolman Starling led the inquiry. The youths gave no motive beyond a prank and court action is expected.

Huse School Court House Robert Wagner Robert Starling

Nellie Roundtree Displays 19 Driver's Permit in No Hurry

Nellie Roundtree brought a 19 driver s permit to the State Patrol office in No Hurry hehalis Washington. The article notes state speed limits of thirty miles per hour on highways town limits twenty miles and twelve miles at crossings and near schools. She merely wanted to show patrolmen the permit and did not request renewal.

Hehalis Wash Nellie Roundtree

Bath Iron Works club to show films at recreation center

The Bath Iron Works Recreation Association sponsors a Thursday evening film program at the recreation center starting 7 30. Commander Decker and Chief Eachur from Brunswick Naval Air Station will present Ski Jump in Seconds and Secret Land. Both films cover Armed Services activities and may attract many locals.

Bath Iron Works Recreational Association Decker Eachur Brunswick Naval Air Station Armed Services

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Cosmopolitan Ros Oe Chiertalatt Frank Sean Qer Roscoe Po McFaddies Geven Boareers Hib Weart Fund Caravel Fund Uae Agu Shaw Alice Hallowell Teadore Singer Jacobs St. Patrick Isadore Singer Malvina Vachen M. Leslie Stairs Louis Silverman Rory Front Street Memorial Hospital Auxiliary Susan Allan Guptil of Christ Rebekah Lodge Queen Esther Rebekah Lodge Fes Fid Oble Wesley Youth Fellowship Council Club 42 Bowdoinham Red Cross Bowdoin Stephen A. Reed Robert Dudley Evelyn Watson Bowdoin Group Andrew Petersen Millay Road Boyd Estabrook Post Road George Millay Walter Bay Road E. Andrew Peterson Richmond Road Harold Millay Linwood Hackett Electa CLES Milsonic Hall Gladys Peterson Helen Millay Dwight Adams Mildred Given Gretchen Hatch Celia Moeoore Vesta Williams Eugene Fisher Winifred Dodge Ruth Fisher Linda Hackett Sheila Brown Cynthia Kelly Lucille Jewell Marion Fides Nancy MacDonald Shirley Curtis William Valentine Ridge Road George Sedgley Evelyn Eaton Sedgley Frank Eaton Fred Frankie Smithtown N_ HL Tom McGtue Newburyport Wallace Carr Spear Seduley Roy Wallace Shirley David Ellis Moore Ruby Blanchard Clydes Hinkley Merk Richmond Bowdoinham Extension Group Margaret Prindall Jean Spearin Winfred Dodge Billy Nancy Sarasota Fla St Leroy Evrard Sharon Steven Clifton Evrard Topsham Miles Hilton Atlantic City N. J Evrard Corpus Christi Texas U. S. Navy Air Force Training Center Maine Maritime Academy United Fruit Lines Kenneth Tarr Lisbon Falls Alton Fowler Lauris Wilson Robert Hartman Philadelphia Wilson Marion Brown Henry Lamoreau Brunswick Hospital Clinton Heenie Susan Curtis Frankie Reynolds Karl Hateh Caleb Mitchell Florida V.F.W Grange Ladies Aid Maw Vernon Little Muriel Reynolds Ruth Palmer PERA Tab Hunter Natalie Wood Warner Bros Bute Lancaster Hepburn Aaas B.lw. Recreational Association Encyclopedia Britannica Ada Y Greenblatt Washington Street Wiscasset & Rooms Washington — Street Dial HI Ada_IY Greenblatt Adam. Greenblatt Real Estate and Insurance Parker Head Village Washburn Street Fon Street Dial Fred ‘B. Reeds Stanley E. Wallace Babel
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