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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1958

Page

3

Cosmopolitan Club Public Civic Tea January 28

Cosmopolitan club hosts a public Civic Tea today to benefit its philanthropic work with an art exhibit from the Maine Federation of Women's clubs. Tea runs 3 to 5:30 pm at the clubroom with Mrs Lorins R Addison presiding and Mrs William W Dennison leading hospitality.

Cosmopolitan Club Maine Federation of Women's Clubs Lorins R. Addison William W. Dennison Roland Raynes J. Arthur Burgess Lows M. Silverman Joseph B. Mullaney Club 42 Carroll Davis Nichtingale Club Sumner §Swall Bath Garden Club Bowen Terrey Bath Memorial Hospital Scait Morse Lisnesses Percy W Robbins Bath Business Williamy Bryant Richard Sherwood Delan Bonsry Bernard Knoigit Alfrd McCabe Jonn F Leonard Ernest) Bailey Louis Petlock Willerve Carroll Deering Emerton Gross James Kitent Linn Boardiin Kitenen

Engagement announced for Marcia Miller to Daniel Peacock

Mr and Mrs Harold Miller of Timber Line Brattleboro Vermont announce the engagement of their daughter Miss Marcia Miller to Daniel Peacock son of Mr and Mrs George Peacock Watertowns New York A summer wedding is planned Miss Miller a summer resident of Bash Point is a lifeguard at Reid State Park She is a 1952 graduate of St Michaels High School St Albans Vermont 1956 graduate University of Vermont and is teaching in Essex Junction Mr Peacock attends St Michaels College

Harold Miller Timber Line Brattleboro Marcia Miller Daniel Peacock George Peacock Watertows N. Y 5 Miller Bash Point Reid State Park St. Michael's High School Rattieboro University of Vermont Essex Junction Peacock St Michaels College

Tea caution: avoid oolong with ercarn or milk

A brief note advises against serving oolong tea with ercarn or milk to prevent unwanted flavor interactions and potential curdling.

Art Supervisor Speaks at Mitchell P T A Meeting

Herbert Russell art supervisor for Bath schools spoke at Mitchell P T A on teaching methods and fielded questions. The group opened with a PTA prayer and discussed proceeds from jersey sales, a rummage sale, and upcoming joint PT A events with Bath Central Council on February 24 featuring Dr James Mc Campbell.

Herbert Russell Bath Mitchell Parent Teacher Association Russell Benjamin Zimmerman Leland Patten Front Street Patten Charles FB. Hewitt David Vachon Bath Central Corncil James Mc Campbell Gerald Rioux Mitchael Plt Rioux F A Nadeau Morton Holbrook Fisher Pta

Co Weds Club Central Church Elects Officers

The Co Weds club of Central Congregational church elected officers for the coming season at a Saturday parish house meeting. William Small Lee was named presiding officer with Mr and Mrs Clyde Ambrose as vice presidents and Mr and Mrs Edward J McMann as secretaries and treasurers. Dr Farl Lo Wade retired as president and announced a March 21 public supper to be co-chaired by Mr and Mrs McMann. Prof Peter Re and Bernard Morel performed a light classical program. Supper was served by local hosts.

William Small Lee Co Weds Club Central Congregational Church Clyde Ambrose Edward J McMann Farl Lo Wade Wade Peter Re Colby College Bernard Morel Skowhegan Waterville Community Orchestra Goldmark Zigernerweiser

Men’s Bible Class set 1958 officers tonight

The Men's Bible Class of the First Baptist Church will hold a business meeting at 7 pm Saturday in the church vestry to elect officers for 1958. Routine business is planned for the gathering.

First Baptist Church

Boxer Joey Lopes Born in Brave Portugal Moves to Sacramento

Boxer Joey Lopes aged 26, born in Brave Portugal, later relocated to Sacramento California at a young age. The brief notes his immigrant background and early life in the United States.

Joey Lopes Brave Portugal Sacramento Calif

Pupils Present Program At Dike Washington PTA

Mrs. June Redennett a Dike School teacher led 14 pupils in a Dike Washington PTA program at the Dike school with blackboard games stories and picture flash cards. The meeting announced PTA gifts for teachers to buy reading aids and a telephone bridge fundraiser. Awards honored sixth grade and second grade banners while a dental banner went to first grade. Next meeting February 24 includes Founders Day observance.

June Redennett Dike School Dike-Washington Parent-Teacher Association Hartley Wilbur P.T.A Dike Washington Ways and Means P.T A James Collins Paca Roy Bradford Stan Iay Hutchins Sherman Mitchell

Sterling Bible Class Exchange Of Gifts At Church

The Sterling Bible Class of Corliss Street Baptist church held a gift exchange after a social hour at Mrs. William Hatch’s Washington Street home. Mrs. Theresa Hill led the meeting with a New Year poem as Bible verses were shared by members. The business session heard reports from officers and chairmen as Mrs. Mabel Wheeler presented the class slogan. The group received an invitation to become honorary members of the Philathea class. Refreshments were served by the hostess.

Sterling Bible Corliss Street Baptist Church William Hatch Washington Street Theresa Hill Mabel Wheeler

Two Officers Wives Club Members Honored in Brunswick

Mrs Richard Tobin hosted a farewell coffee at her Brunswick home for two Officers Wives Club members from Squadron VP-10. Mrs Richard Seitz and Mrs A Frank Beavert received silver trays amid about 15 Bath Brunswick area guests before departing to Nashville and Pensacola for new assignments.

Officers Wives Club VP-10 Richard Gr. Tobin Brunswick Bath-Brunswick Richard Seitz A Frank Beavert Beavet Marilyn Penacela Fla

Nequasset Ladies Auxiliary Entertained By Mrs Robson

Mrs William Robson hosted the Nequasset Ladies Auxiliary on Murphy's Corner road. Members voted to postpone the church vestry meeting to March. Ethel Reed won the mystery prize. Attendees included Reginald Stacy Frederick Gilmore Hollis Leeman Jesse Spaulding Maurice Hathorne and the hostess. The next meeting is January 23 at Mrs Hathorne’s home.

Williarm Robson Nequasset Maurice Hathorne Robson Murphy’s Corner Road

Rural Field Worker To Speak At Bath Church Luncheon

A field worker for the Maine Council of Church Women will be guest speaker at the Bath Council of Church Women annual luncheon on January 28 at Corliss Street church parish house. Following the luncheon Mrs. Harold Allen will lead a devotional service and Mrs. Theresa Hill will conduct the annual business meeting as president.

Maine Counscil of Church Women Bath

Eta Delta Kappa Gamma Dinner Sparks State School Talk

Eta Chapter Delta Kappa Gamma hosted a Friday dinner at Hotel Sedgwick with Miss Nellie Stevens sharing a talk titled Life With the Girls at the Home. She described the State School for Girls program from 1865 to present, stressing understanding over punishment and noting tutoring, community links, and activities for residents.

ETA Delta Kappa Gamma Phyllis Rolfe Bath Nellie Stevens State School For Girls Hallowell Roberta Rogers Portland Granville M. Colby Hotel Sedgwick Beta Chapter Miss Stevens Ham Wil Bea Beta Phyllis Theriault Katherine Conley Mary Haines Dora Small Susie Mitchell Clara Soule Lula Gowen Robert Rog Rs Nellie Dunbar Mae Glasford Ina McCausland Velma Dunning Maud Moody Colby Miss Rolfe Amy Irish Ruth Wilson Ruth Trueworthy Catherine Leonard Marjeorie Niles Charlotte Hilyard Frances Plumstead Charlotte Francis Helen Hayes M Lzina McAslind Eleanor Danforth Elizabeth Young Ann Thompson Evica Birney

City Editor Weds New Brunswick Bride In St John Ceremony

Pauline Vivian Campbell of St John N B became the bride of Edward Francis Cox Bath Times city sports editor in a Saturday morning church wedding. The couple will reside at 21 North Street St John and travel business is noted as they begin married life.

Times New Brunswick St. John Pauline Vivian Campbell N. B Edward Francis Cox Bath Times City David L Kennedy Hugh Campbell Dipper Harbor F. E. Horton E. E. Clarke Virginia Campbell John Tf. Cox Bangor Bangor, Brother of the Bridegroom Was Bestman Arthur Stevens M. V. Renton Air Transport Command Colonial Club Sagadahoc

Post-Nuptial Shower for Mrs Herbert Lilly Jr

Mrs Herbert Lilly Jr was guest of honor at a post nuptial shower hosted by Mrs Harry Musk at 11 Noble Avenue. Gifts included a steam iron and other items. Miss Sherry Grindle gave a gift. Attending guests named include Mrs Jay P Collard and Mrs William Longley among others.

Herbert Lilly, Jr Harry Musk Noble Avenue Lilly Diwn Newcomb Heyward New Comb Elm Street Harold Setortet Jay P. Collard William Longley Francis Bisson Leon Rouillard John Trefton Thaxter Trafton Conrad Parker Harold MacElman Harrison Tipsword Leon Hathorne Carol Henderson Frances Lilly Heyward Newcomb Sherry Grindell

Bath Boys Sail On Maritime Academy Caribbean Cruise

Ten Bath students join 204 Maine Maritime Academy midshipmen aboard the SS State of Maine for a 10 week Caribbean training cruise. Bath cadets listed include Everett Wirta Joseph Darling George Coombs Herbert Anderson Ern Chase Gordon Allen Richard Lemoine and Donald McAllister.

Bath Maine Maritime Academy Castine State of Maine

Health report shows varicella and measles cases in towns

The State Department of Health and Welfare reports four chickenpox cases in Richmond, one German measles case, and two measles in Bowdoin for the week ending.

Richmond Bowdoin State Department of Health and Welfare

Rainbow Assembly No. 6 appoints advisory board members

Genesta chapter of O. E. S. met Friday evening to appoint Rainbow Assembly No. 6 advisory board for 1958. Members named include Dorothy Pratt Ruth Freeman Ralph Card John Gillespie Russell Merchant Fred Osgood Cyrus Ashe Linwood Temple Thomas Aikenhead Lawrence Wyman Ruth A. Fuller Paul Watts Ruth Hathorne Orcard Coggeshall Martha Bertrand Anna Pratt Leroy Lawrence and Herbert Morse. New officers will be installed Monday Jan 27 at Masonic Temple at 8 pm. A foodless February sale was planned with committee members Edith Rich Anna McCabe Mae Ward Nellie D Arcy Freida Bagdikian Irene Rice Doris Aikenhead Evelyn Morse. Continuous social hour refreshments were served. Next meeting set for February.

Genesta Chapter Rainbow Assembly No. 6 Dorothy Pratt Ruth Freeman Ralph Card John Gillespie Russell Merchant Fred Osgood Cyrus Ashe Linwood Temple Thomas Aikenhead Lawrence Wyman Sentinel Paul G. Bagdikian Edith Rich Anna McCabe Mae Ward Nellie D'Arcy Freida Bagdikian Irene Rice Doris Aikenheld Evelyn Morse

Corporators of Old Folks Home Meet On Thursday

The Old Folks Home annual corporation meeting was held Thursday with Allan Spear presiding in Dr. Warren E. Kershner’s absence. All trustees were reelected except Duncan McInnes who resigned. Officers re elected were Dr. Kershner president Allan Spear vice president Bath Trust Company treasurer John Coombs secretary and auditors Mr Spear Dr Dougherty and Mr Skillings.

Old Folks Home Allan Spear Warren E. Kershner Dunican McInnes Douglas Dearborn Eugene Desmond Malcolm Doble Charles B. Doyle John F. Dougherty M. D Warren FE Kershner Clyde Mallett Frank B. Nichols Marius H. Page Roger D. Skillings Donald N. Small Allen Spear Lewis E. Wilson John W. Coombs Bath Trust Company John Coombs Mr. Spear Dougherty Mr. Skillings

Southern Maine Cost Accountants Meet

The Southern Maine Chapter of the National Association of Accountants met at the Elm hotel Auburn on Thursday night. Philip P. Whittier spoke on Punched Card Automatic Billing. He has 32 years in revenue accounting with New England Tel and Tel and is a University of Maine graduate and World War II veteran. He recently led the conversion to a punched card billing system at the Portland office. A directors’ meeting preceded the dinner and program.

Southern Maine National Association of Accountants Elm Hotel Auburn Philip P. Whittier New England Tel. and Tel Whittier University of Maine Portland

Tiemer Croft Engagement Linked To Bowdoin Plans

Miss Jane DeGroft Tiemer of Candy's Harbor and James Sloane Croft of Bowdoin College are pledged to marry in June. She is granddaughter of Bath and Harpswell families and works in Boston with Eaton Howard Inc. Croft is son of Harry P. Croft of Westport.

Paul Tiemer Candy’s Harbor Wilton Orange, N. J Harpswell Bath Iron Works Corp Miss Tiemer Boston Eaton & Howard, Inc

Bowdoinham Birthday Observance and Local Meetings

Mrs Mabel Lancaster and Mr and Mrs Clifford Smith hosted Bowdoinham on a Sunday for Caroline Kim’s 98th birthday. Attendees included George Bragg’s family, George Alterton, and local residents. Community activities include Girl Scouts food sale, PTA men’s night, Bowdoinham school library meeting, and Women’s Extension Group gathering. Personal items note trips, visits, and local social events with names such as Ensign Pierre DuPont and families in Brunswick and Bowdoinham.

Mabel Lancaster Clifford Smith Brunswick Caroline Kimball Bowdeinham Shapleigh Maine Mr. Bragg Mr. Kimball George Bragg Montana Kimball George Alterton George Gustin Bowdoin Milton Baker George Sedgley Charles Hackett Carrie King Smith Parent Teachers Association Pierre DuPont Brunswick Naval Air Station Mediterranean Stockholm Bowdeinham School Women's Extension Ralph MacEwen

Bridge Tables Noted In Woman’s Home Incident

A brief report records two tables of a bridge event found at a residence on Tuesday evening. No injuries or further details are provided in the account.

Funeral services held for Rog er Robinson in Bowdoinham

Rog er Robinson died January fifteenth at his Bowdoinham home after months of illness. Born in Rockland on March twenty eighth 1906 to George H and Mildred B Mason he moved to Bowdoinham in 1919 and attended local schools. A violinist, he played with Carvers and Snells orchestras and later led his own band. Surviving are his wife Helen Hackett Robinson his parents and sister Gertrude Bodge of Brunswick.

Bowdoinham Baptist Church Roger Robinson Donald Taylor Rockland George H Mildred B. Mason Bowdoinham Carver Snell Helen Hackett Robinson Gertrude Bodge Brunswick

Talk On Better Business Bureau At Central League

The Bath area Central Congregational League heard Bath Area Chamber executive secretary Richard B. MacLennan speak on the Better Business Bureau. The group planned a Feb 7 smorgasbord supper and voted to ship a layette overseas, plus sew kits and gather supplies for missions.

League of Central Congregational Church Edward J. Mee- Mann George van Wynen John H. Grindell van Wynen Congregational Christian Service Committee Richard B. MacLennan Bath Area Alfred M. Carpenter A. George Moses Judith Ashe Barbara Lawrence

Sacred Heart Circle Plans Covered Dish Supper

Sacred Heart Circle of the Daughters of Isabella set plans for a covered dish supper on February 18 at Knights of Columbus hall. The event also marks the circle s 26th anniversary with Rev. Francis Morrissey of St Mary s church as speaker.

Sacred Heart Circle Daughters of Isabella Knights of Columbus Hall Francis Morrissey St. Mary’s Church Dorothy Hinds Sarah Cameron Helen Moses Delia Macdy Mary Gaudreau Beatrice Foster Hanna Curran Sophie McPherson Germaine Foster Emily Lousier Eleanor Rouillard Phyllis Addison Ruth Mullaney Ellen O'Connor S. Vivian Brown Hanna McCole Corinne Hayes Mary Hanna Corinne Hinds Elizabeth Dutton Vivian Kronstrand Louise Arsenault

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Mitchell P.T.A Co-Weds Club of Central Church First Federal Savings and Loan Association Dike- Washington Pta Nequasset Ladies Auxiliary Mrs. Robson Church Council Royal Hotel Diana Renton Fen Bath Boys Maritime Academy Health Report Genesta Rainbow Advisory Board Southern Maine Cost Accountants Jane DeGrott Tiemer Cleveland P. Curtis Teft New York Perley Harmon Ruth Palmer Max Tatter Fitchburg Mass Charles Messer Earle Ladd Rome Barbara Merrill Gorham State Teachers College Wiscasset Hattie Mosher Gordon Frizzle Connecticut Leonard Bishop Erla Zachau Noah's Ark The Baptist Church Chester Brookins Cochairmen Edward Haley Harry Prout Donald Prindall Paramount June Allyson David Niven MY Man WED THURS Robert Taylor Dorothy Malone Better Business Bureau Central League Ada Y. Greenblatt Main Street Washington St Dial Avon Frances H Fides Mohawk Greenblatt REAL rao AND_ INSURANCE BROKER Aphington Street Fred Reed Co I Wallace
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