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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1960

Page

2

National Youth Power Congress to Promote Youth Nutrition in Chicago

A 1960 Chicago event sponsored by agricultural groups aims to improve teen eating habits with sessions on nutrition for youth in the space age, food leadership, and the story of food. Studies show many teens lack protein iron calcium and vitamins, prompting calls for coordinated industry action from producer to consumer to curb farm surpluses and boost healthy diets.

Chicago University of California University of New Hampshire Fed Homer Kk. Davison American Meat Institute Congress

We Still Look To The Iron Horse

Enormous changes in weapons exist but basic defense transport remains railroads. Owen R. Jones of Civil Defense Mobilization cites adding cars to trains as a way to expand load capacity with minimal manpower and fuel, essential in emergencies. Rail transport is key for moving bulk industrial goods to support the nation and war effort.

Owen R. Jones Office of Civil Defense Mobilization Iron Horse

Republicans Pleased by Sagadahoc County Meeting

Republicans in Sagadahoc County praised turnout at West Bath Grange hall marking the opening gun of the 19M election campaigns. More than 200 attendees heard Peter Altrartamk of Saco speak on a “Year of Decision for the American people,” challenging the claim that Republicans are only for older voters.

Sagadahoc County West Bath Grange Hall Peter Altrartamk Ot Saco Raco Maine

Gulf Oil VP Poses Question on Costs Taxes and Labor Demands

Senior Vice President Naylor asks what ends are served when capital management and technology strive to improve product quality while cutting costs yet gains are undone by rising motor fuel taxes and government interference from labor and other sources.

Naylor Gulf Oil Co

Steel union leader pins strike on Kennedy not Nixon

The union chief asserts the steel strike was settled by Joe Kennedy rather than Nixon. He claims Senator John Kennedy’s father, not Nixon, negotiated the settlement, and questions the chosen Democratic candidate if this account is correct.

MacDonald Nixon Joe Kennedy Sen John’s Pappy Kennedy

Grip of Prayer Comes Through at Georgetown Church

On a Sunday at First Parish church Rev. Ernest Arts spoke on the Grip of Prayer from Psalm 86 1 7 urging believers to rely on God for help and rewards. Jan 11 church business approved new by laws and officers after parish dissolution.

Ernest Arts Clayton Heald Belle Heald Guy R. Snowe Harry Heald Guy Snowe Chester G. Kelsea Kelsea L. Earle Hagan Ida Heald Miss Belle Heald Alfred Rowe Rowe Harold J. Brown Mrs. Brown Mary Rowe Earle Hagan C. G. Kelsea Ernest Roberts Chester Kelsea William A. Todd Sanford

Five Islands Church Service Amid Stormy Weather

Sunday morning at Second Baptist Church Five Islands Rev Ernest Roberts led a large congregation despite rain and sleet. Roads were hazardous after Friday night storm and Saturday car crash near Charles Pond delayed a Mt Vernon trip. The electric power outage lasted hours, and community sympathy goes to Mrs Elwynn Hennessey after a brief illness.

Second Baptist Church Ernest Roberts David Stevens Charles Pond Mt. Vernon Gera Hersom Peter Stevens Franz Stevens Elwynn Hennessey Hennessey Bath Memorial Hospital Georgetown Fire Department Phillip Pinkham Harlan Pinkham Phe Rosine SS William Plammer Harold Drake Bap Point Phillip Campbell Jr Bath Grace Ellen Preble Clarence Preble Monhegan Marion Cundy Meoynard Ca Hizéeto Barnes Startey Thomas Watson Harry Dwight Odom Judy, McMahan Linda MrMhan Brarwell Hurford Gartine Merton Small Kathleen Bath Edwin Berry Edwin Simpson Ain James McMahan Leon Kelley Jr Jody Leon Billy Leila Hutchins Edgecomb Kelley Orissa Carr Peggy LaRose Ons

Central Church League Installs Officers Monday

The Central Church League installed new officers at its annual meeting in the parish house Monday evening. Mrs. Richard Lyons became president with a candlelight service led by Mrs. W Linwood Haynes. Morse High Principal Raymond W Farnham spoke on parliamentary procedure and order.

Richard Lyons Central Church League W. Linwood Haynes Lyons Jascha French S. Theodore Bertocci Richard Eastman Reginald Parker Haynes Clarence R. Rogers John D. Haggett Craig H. Richards H. William Peavy Arthur M. MacDonald Richard Torrey Clyde Ambrose Zina M. Eaton Kenneth Humphries Richard Ricker Willard Sprague Bath Council of Church Women Sprague Norman Wetherington J. Waviland Torrey Ambrose Guy Allenwood Harold Avery Thomas Bird

Co Weds Club Elects Officers at Central Congregational

Mr and Mrs Jascha French were elected presidents of the Co Weds club at Central Congregational church succeeding Mr and Mrs William Small Jr Also chosen were Mr and Mrs John Cakouras as vice presidents and Mr and Mrs Edward J Mc Mann as secretary and treasurer The nominating committee chairmen were reminded by Mr and Mrs Richard Eastman A boxed supper preceded the meeting with service by several couples The executive committee and newly elected officers will meet Feb 2 at the parsonage to plan programs for the coming year

Jascha French Co- Weds Club Central Congregational Church William Small, Jr John Cakouras Edward J. McMann Richard Eastman W. Linwood Haynes Job Ternenberg John H. Grimdell H. William Peavey Kenneth Humphries Leon Robbins Craigzis Richards Small Eee Eth

European Tour Color Sides Shown by John R Newel

John R Newel presented a program of color views from his European tour last summer featuring England France Scotland Germany Switzerland and Italy. Members signed a commemorative card for Mr and Mrs J Waviland Torrey who marked their 35th wedding anniversary. Mr and Mrs Rudolph MicRee will observe their 33rd anniversary this Friday.

Suutiy Ieeeeee John R. Newel England France Scotland Germany Switzerland Italy J. Waviland Torrey Rudolph MicRee

Stork Shower Honoring Mrs. Joseph Hart

Mrs. Joseph Hart of 674 Middle Street was guest of honor at a Stork Shower hosted by Mrs. Bertha Holbrook at 5 High Street with co-hostesses. Dozens of friends attended including Mrs. Everett Quimby, Mrs. William Brown, Mrs. Byron Clark, Mrs. Charles Marr, Mrs. Leroy Bailey, and Mrs. Andrew Hart among others. Gifts were sent by a list of friends and relatives.

Joseph Hart Middle Street Stork -Hower Bertha Holbrook High Street James Young Robert Youn Lewis Kingsbury Richard Quimby Everett Quimby William Brown Byron Clark Charles Marr Leroy Bailey Everett Adams Lawrence Gallagher Robert Cummings Thomas de Courey Mark Hanna Robert McDaniel Andrew Hart Stanley Coleman Richard Giberson James Morse Reid Perkins Irving Burnham Victor Leask Lawrence Chattley Marcia Holbrook Leroy Perkins Bruce London Richard Minott Harold Lyden Dorothy Hart William Paradis Walter McMann Everett Quimby, Jr Raymond Therriault Rita Cloutier Robert Taber Clayton Thibodeau Paul Avery

Friday and Sunday Visits Reported in Local Notes

Friday visitors at the home of Mr and Mrs Lloyd Pinkham. Mr and Mrs Erland Moore called at Mrs Georgie Final s home in Bath on Friday evening. Mrs Phyllis Campbell and Mrs Marion Watson called at the home of Mr and Mrs Ronald Coombs on Sunday. Arthur Cochrane drove to Myricks Massachusetts on Thursday taking his mother home after an extended visit with his family.

Wiy Ie Anu LaRose Willis Randall Bath Capt Stinson Davis Edward Davis Yarmouth Donald Hopkins Jr Hopkins Victor Pinkham David Stevens Richard Hanna Brunswick Howard Thomas Joyce Walter and Howard Jr Thomas Leon Kelley Jr Thomas’ Watson Phyllis Campbell Percy MacGillivary Eugene Reynolds Maine Medical Center Walter Stevens Everett Stevens Olive Stevens Portland Donald Stevens Margaret McMahan Jack Hornslinger George Phillips Ronald Coombs Pamela Jane Coombs Marilyn Cunningham Russell Harford Herman Barter Reynolds Grover James McMahan Jimmy Michael Richard Bowman David Dunton Kittery John D. Williams Jr Cindy Linda Lloyd Pinkham Erland Moore Moor Georgie Final Marion Watson Arthur Cochrane Myricks Mass

Bay Point residents recover from heavy snowstorm

Bay Point locals endured a storm that dumped 10 to 12 inches, snarling roads and delaying travel. Nomination papers for Senator Margaret Chase Smith circulated by William Farr of Five Islands. Other Bay Point residents, including Arthur Tibbetts and the Lanphers of Duck Inn, pass time between chores and Bath work. Mrs Leon Harvey and husband plan Florida visits before returning to Maine.

Bay Arthur Tibbetts Leon Harvey Bay Point Florida Maine William Adams John Lanpher Duck Inn Bath

Eta Chapter Delta Kappa Gamma Dinner Meeting

Eta Chapter held a dinner at the Stowe House Brunswick with 23 members plus guests from Beta and Epsilon chapters and honor member Mrs Frances Smith. guest speaker Mrs Lila Skofield spoke on new programs in Hicksville Norwalk and Dedham. Helen Hayes led memorial for Miss Lillian Fisher. Next meeting a Valentine party Feb 12 at Mary Smiths Brunswick home.

Eta Delta Kappa Gamma Stowe House Brunswick Beta Epsilon Frances Smith Lila Skofield Hicksville N. Y Norwalk

Safety program moves to Junior High and Dike school

Safety program conducted Wednesday at Huse school featured three movies and talks by Boudreau and Tainter. Students received pedestrian safety pamphlets to take home. The session stressed walking against traffic where no sidewalk exists, winter street caution, and risks of sliding on city streets not designated for skating.

Huse Boudreau Tainter

Xi Beta Chapter Plans Hospital Projects In Bath

Xi Beta chapter of Beta Sigma Phi held a covered dish supper and business meeting at Mrs. Richard R Raven’s home on Washington Street. They completed their pledge to the Hospital Development fund and discussed buying cabinets for physicians and a television for the pediatrics ward plus additional projects to be announced. A Scotch auction is set for Feb 2 at Mrs. Oscar R Marsh’s home. The chapter also contributed to Morse High School Library fund. Supper committee members were Ruth Davis Eleanor Danforth Frank A Gallagher William Rogers and Nathan W Watson.

Xi Beta Chapter Beta Sigma Phi Richard R- Raven Washington Street Bath Memorial Hospital

Personal Notes On Haab Family and Local Patients

Patricia Haab daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph E Haab Jr leaves Monday for Fullerton California to visit her sister Roberta Haab Wendell Snowdeal returns home 74 Denny from Memorial hospital where he was a surgical patient Gertrude Doyle returns home from Memorial hospital after a three week stay at 852 Middle Street

Patricia Haab Joseph E. Haab Washington Street Fullerton Calif California Roberta Haab Wendell Snowdeal Denny Memorial Hospital Gertrude Doyle Middle Street

Obituary Elwyn L Hennessey Georgetown Real Estate Dealer

Elwyn L Hennessey a Georgetown real estate dealer died suddenly Sunday at Memorial Hospital after 11 days as a patient. Born March 26 1908 in Topsham he was the son of Charles B and Gertrude Ward Hennessey. Survived by his widow Florence Roth Hennessey two sons Capt Blair Hennessey USA and William Hennessey in Tokyo two grandchildren and his father now living in St Petersburg Florida. He previously worked in Florida’s real estate print and art design fields and helped build Storyland at Pompano Beach before returning to Maine last November to resume Georgetown real estate work.

Central School Loretta Pinkham Gordon Pinkham Thomas Watson Elwyn Hennessey Bath Memorial Hospital Georgetown Center Five Islands Elwyn L. Hennessey Georgetown Memorial Hospital Topsham Charles B Gertrude Ward Hennessey Florence Roth Hennessey St. Petersburg Fla Capt Blair Hennessey USA Willliam Hennessey Tokyo Florida Storyland Pompano Beach Maine O Real

Dr Paul A Gregware Bath physician dies in New York

Dr Paul A Gregware of New York City former Bath physician died suddenly at his home in New York. Born in Barre Vermont he was 2 son of O L and Ida M Gregware. Surviving are his widow Gladys Bickle Gregware a daughter Mrs Lee Jackson Springfield Mass a son Paul A Gregware Jr navigating officer aboard the SS United States and six grandchildren. Funeral services set for 2 pm Tuesday at Curtis Funeral home with interment at Oak Grove.

Paul A. Gregware New York City Bath New York Gregware Gladys Bickle Gregware Lee Jackson Springfield Mass Paul A. Gregware, Jr Curtis Funeral Home Oak Grove

Funeral services for Robert W Oliver at Curtis Funeral Home

Funeral services for Robert W. Oliver were held at 2 p m Saturday at Curtis Funeral Home with Rev. Frederick L Niles of Beacon Street Methodist Church officiating. Bearers were Herbert Simpson Alton Collins Lawrence Palmer and John Howe. Interment will be at Oak Grove.

Robert W. Oliver Curtis Funeral Home Frederick L. Niles Beacon Street Methodist Church Herbert Simpson Alton Collins Lawrence Palmer John Howe Oak Grove

Mrs Josephine Wallin Forne Funeral Held in Hyde Park

Funeral service for Mrs Josephine Wallin Forne was held at 1.30 p.m. Friday at the Funeral Home of Leslie C. Shumway on High Street. Rev Canon Charles M. Tubbs officiated. Burial followed on Saturday at Fairview Cemetery in Hyde Park, Massachusetts.

Josephine Wallin Forne Leslie C. Shumway High Street Canon Charles M. Tubbs Grace Episcopal Church Fairview Cemetery Hyde Park Mass

Funeral services for Ethel M Gillis held at Shumway Home

Funeral services for Mrs. Ethel M. Gillis were conducted at 1 39 Thursday at the Funeral Home of Leslie C Shumway 638 High Street The Rev Charles R Sime of West Bath former pastor of the First Baptist Church officiated Entombment will be at Oak ial in the Sorin

Ethel M. Gillis Leslie C. Shumway High Street Charles R. Sime West Bath First Baptist Church Oakial Sorin

Albert Miller Funeral Held at Curtis Home

Funeral services for Albert Miller were held at Curtis Funeral Home at 10 30 Saturday morning with Rev. Charles R Sims officiating. Bearers were Robert Creen Donald Savage Edward Badore and Ceylon Badore. Interment followed at Oak Grovs.

Albert Miller Curtis Funeral Home Charles R. Sims Robert Creen Donald Savage Edward Badore Ceylon Badore Oak Grovs

Sewall W. Percy Rites Held After Portland Death

Sewall Watson Percy aged 73 died at his South Portland home. He attended Bath schools Bowdoin College class of 1902 and worked in the automotive field. He is survived by his widow two daughters two sisters and two grandchildren. Private funeral services were held at 11 am Saturday at 749 Congress Street Portland with interment at Evergreen Cemetery Portland.

Sewall W. Percy Sewall Watson Percy Virginia P. Percy South Portland Porn Frank H Nellie W. Percy Bath Lawrence Academy Groton Mass Phillips-Exeter Academy Exeter N. H Bowdoin College Psi Upsilon Fraternity Bowdoin Club Portland Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company Akron Ohio Standard Oil Company of New Jersey Arthur S. Hawkes Cape Elizabeth C. Henry Noyes Edward O. Cutler Kew Gardens Langdon S. Simmons Greenwith Conn Congress Street Evergreen Cemetery

Robert Ward Oliver Dies at 20 in Bath Maine

Robert Ward Oliver 20 died Thursday morning at his Bath home 1176 High Street. He was a Bath native educated in Bath schools and employed 22 years as a machinist at Bath Iron Works then worked as a buffer at Torrey Roller Bushing Works until retirement. Survived by one daughter, three sisters, a half brother, seven grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Wife Daisy Gilbert preceded him in death.

Robert Ward Oliver High Street Porn Bath Benjamin Fannie Ward Oliver Oliver Bath Iron Works Torrey Roller Bushing Works Beacon Street Methodist Church Reginald Barter Ethel Parks Herbert Nagzgerd Roger Pierce Sherman Clark Portland Daisey Gilbert

Albert Miller Dies. Vermont Native Was 76

Albert Miller 76 a Vermont native who lived in the city for 12 years died Thursday at Beth Memorial hospital Born Williston Sept 19 1833 he attended schools there He had lived in Jericho before moving to Bath Surviving are his widow Susan Lashua Miller a daughter Mrs James Pecor Seymour Conn a son Frederick Miller a brother Edward Miller Farmington Conn five one and several nieces and nephews Private funeral services will be at 10:30 a m Saturday at Curtis Funeral Home

Albert Miller Vermont Beth Memorial Hospital Williston Jericho Bath Susan Lashua Miller James Pecor Seymour, Conn Frederick Miller Beth Edward Miller Farmington

Funeral service held for Mrs. Alvina Breage Blackwell

Funeral services were conducted at Crosman & Son funeral home in Winsom Falls at 9 36 a m on Friday for Mrs Alvina Breage Blackwell Conventional rites were performed by Holy Family in Winsom Falls Bearers included Francis Plummer Carmen Trial John Johnsen of Lisbon Falls Albert Jensen of South Portland Arthur Cromwell and William Staples Burial will be at Mt Calvary in Hillside Gardens in the spring

Alvina Breage Blackwell Crosman & Son Funeral Isbon Falls Holy Family Francis Plummer Carmen John Johnsen Lisbon Falls Albert Jensen South Portland Arthur Cromwell William Staples Bath Hillside Mt. Calvary

CROSSWORD PUZZLE CLUES AND CRYPTOQUOTE QUOTE

A crossword style list of clues with across and down entries plus a cryptoquote sample. It includes definitions for wind color verbs birds and verbs plus a cryptogram mapping and a famous quote attributed to Blake. The page features puzzle instructions and a 1959 King Features Syndicate cryptoquote reference.

Coura Blake, One King Features Syndicate, Inc

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Walter Cunningham Elmer Tibbetts Cunningham, Jr Ormer Elbridge Frederick Woodruff Needham Kennebec Point J. Robert Blackie Gilbert Gunnell Clarence Haley William A_ Todd Roy Newman Marrtown Aubrey Snowe Lewiston William Rines Gardiner Ralph E. Becker Robinhood Marina William Grevers West Georgetown Bath Road Alvah’ Reynolds John D. Williams Lawrence Lowell Raymond Reid Ivan Pinkham Lulu Hanna Co-Weds Club Eta Chapter Barre, Vt O--L and Ida M.gregware Barre Ostopathie Hospital Boston R. W. Oliver Ethel Gillis Tion Scope Edwardus Flowers Heal Rex CY Ro
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