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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1955

Page

2

Lincoln County Heart Association plans 1955 canvass

A Saturday meeting at Ledges Inn organized Lincoln County Heart Association efforts for the 1955 canvass with 20 leaders named by town. Campaign starts February 20, plus community events at the Woman's Club and Organ Society. Several local residents enlisted or transferred to local draft boards. Chicken pox spreads among youth. power outage affected the Wis casset Edgecomb bridge draw.

Lincoln County Heart Association Daniel B. Zamore Boothbay the Ledges Inn Lincoln Pinkham Anna Barbara Hannah Boothbay Harbor Carl Hilton Bremen Ribald Westhaver Bristol Alfred Hinds Howard Elliott Round Pond Marion Curtis Pemaquid Carl Poole John Fitzpatrick Pemaquid Harbor George Chasse Damariscotta Lyndal Good Dresden Clarence A. Race Edgecomb Kenneth Barker Jefferson Nelson Bailey Newcastle Ralph York Nobleboro Fred T. York Damariscotta Mills Avery Colby Somerville Ned Mills South Bristol Mildred Burrage Wiscasset Pownalboro Robert MacQuesten John Briggs Carl Larrabee Organ Society of the Congregational Church Roy Marston Frank Hutchins William Burton Lincoln County George A. Rochussen Louis A. Dickinson Kenneth A. Brown Freelow A. Crummett Bangor Rochussen Dickinson SFC Carl Barnes U. S. Army Congregational Parish Pilgrim Fellowship William G. Hubbard Hilton House Wiscasset-Edgecomb Richard King James Sutter Kennebec Bath Robert P. Frazier Egbert M. Sewall Auburn Charles S. Sewall Boyston Hutchin

North Bath Notes Create Village Social Roundup

Mrs Calvin Wing hosted her niece Janet Grover from Wiscasset while guests included Mr and Mrs Carl Johnson with Aubrey Thorn and family from Day's Ferry. Edwin Rogers homebound with a heavy cold and Dennis Tardiff ill with German measles. Families in Washington Auburn Norwich and Portland appear in visits for illness birthdays and celebrations. Clifford Brown and Patty with Kenny visit relatives as chicken pox runs through the neighborhood.

Calvin Wing Janet Grover Linwood Grover Wiscasset Carl Johnson Aubrey Thorn Day’s Ferry Edwin Rogers Milton Peabody Washington, Me Robert Kaler Charlinda Bassler Charles Bassler Henry G. Root Jeffrey Auburn Edwin Hemingway Moatsweag Farm Bureau South End P. T. A. Hall Joseph Craig Norwich Conn Dennis Tardiff Philip Tardiff David Tardiff Herbert Morse Linwood Temple Bath Willis Coolmbs Spring Street Portland Nancy Dearborn Carl Dearborn Bath Memorial Hospital Dennis Warren Mildred Young Leonie Robinson Stanley Henderson Bill Cromwell, Conn David Henderson John DeGroot Sedgwick Kennebec River Power Squadron George Barker Hotel Sedgwick Patty Clifford Brown Clarence Brown Kenny Edward McKenna Western Avenue Donald Davis Donny Louis Hagan Frank F. Chamberlain Jr Kathy Andrew Boothbay H. W Rogers Clifford Walsh

West Bath 4-H meeting updates and community notices

West Bath Shamrocks 4 H club met at the Ashe home on Center street for a regular business session. Members discussed projects games and material shopping hints while refreshments were hosted by Bonnie Belanger and Judy Ashe. Next meeting set for Wednesday afternoon at Barbara Woods home. Also notes on Christmas seal sale receipts 71 25 and local skating and night smelting activity near New Meadows Lake. Several residents mentioned including Bazin Lemont and newborn Kevin Dana born Jan 21 at Bath Memorial Hospital.

Shamrocks Ashe Center Street Bath Bonnie Belanger Judy Ashe Leon Belanger Reta Hennessey Carole Bennett Barbara Woods Beverly Pecci Barbara Fuller Marie Earle Joan Ring Joan Meredith Mitchell West Bath New Meadows Lake New Meadows Bazin Lemont Kevin Dana Bath Memorial Hospital Foster Point Road Ernest Wallace Phippsburg Donald Sampson Althea Ward Roy Moore Dromore Sam Bogg F. W. Deehan Laura Whitmore B. F. Whitmore Gardiner Ray Moore Laurence Moore Wilmington Del Percy Miller Arrowsiee Ethel Coombs

Cub Pack 55 Honors and New Members at Winter Street Church

Cub Pack 55 met at Winter Street church as Stewart MacdAllister presented the charter to A. D. Caton. Den Mothers and Cub Master received membership cards. Achievements went to Lion Peter Roberts and Gordon Gillies, Wolf Rickie Cooper and Dennis Thayer, plus a one year pin for Allen Linscott. New cubs earned Bobcat pins: Stephen Brewer Larry Edwards Dwight Hale Jr Anthony Jewell Everett James Jr Stephen Mayo.

Cub Pack 55 Winter Street Church Stewart MacdAllister Pack 55 A. D. Caton Den Lion Peter Roberts Gordon Gillies Wolf Rickie Cooper Dennis Thayer Allen Linscott Cubs Stephen Brewer Larry Edwards Dwight Hale, Jr Anthony Jewell Everett James, Jr Stephen Mayo

Dromore Grange Meets Tuesday Social Notes

Dromore Grange met Tuesday evening with Master Thomas Tracy presiding. Routine business passed with reports from officers. hall repairs discussed. Valentine party planned for February 8 with members to bring signed anonymous valentines. First and second degrees conferred on five at West Bath. third and fourth due next week with a preceding supper. Refreshments served by Kista Hanson and others.

Dromore Grange Thomas Tracy Anna Wilson Jessie Murrell Ada King Beatrice Burns Edward King Hazel Ellis Dinah Jessie Morrell Anna W.son Elfreda Perkins A. Dun Ray Campbell West Bath @range West Bath Kista Hanson Florence Rollins Eva Rogers Clara Ellis Everett Wright

Scout Fathers and Sons Banquet Plans Discussed

Dale St Pierre, Stanley Swan and Michael Willis outlined plans after a meeting for a Cub Scout Father and Son Banquet to be held the evening of February 17.

Dale St. Pierre Stanley Swan Michael Willis

Heart pumps triple during intense exercise

During violent exercise the heart can pump three times as much blood as when at rest, reflecting dramatic cardiovascular demand during high intensity activity.

News and Notes Across Kennebec in Arrowsic and Woolwich

Community notices from Arrowsic and Woolwich cover porch parties and stork showers hosted by Mrs. Clarence Carlton and Mrs. Paul Knight, plus local smelt fishermen, military family updates, extension group meetings in Bath and Montsweag, and social details from Nequasset and Days Ferry. Warren A Baker enlists in the Air Force, with three brothers already serving abroad, and various local visits to Montsweag parents and Nequasset residents are noted.

Lucian Ames Nequasset Clarence Carlton Arrowsie Carlton John Perkins Gertrude Greenleaf Roland Carlton West Bath Howard Carlton Richard Kings Arrowsic Warren A. Baker Clyde Baker Woolwich Air Force Sampson Air Base Geneva N. Y Sam Robert G Omaha Neb Fred L Panama Canal Zone James S Germany Warren Warrer A. Baker Lexington Park Vinal Hunnewell Montsweag South End P. T. A. Hall Bath Helen Dana Paul Knight Knight Richard Kingsbury Gilbert Greenleaf Frank Lawrence Ernest Smith Willard Loveitt Edith Campbell Frank Carlton Lena Bailey Tena Ellis C Forrest Carlton Harlan Wright Maurice Warner Phyllis Frances Warner Ethel Bailey Hundasa Glidden Forrest Baker Patricia Bruce and Darrell Betty Layton Bruce Baker Brockton Mass Betty Patrick

West Bath Grange confers first and second degrees to class

West Bath grange met Monday with 101 in attendance. The first and second degrees were conferred on a class of 15 from West Bath and five guests from Dro more, with the Young Peoples Degree Team and Alice Burgess directing. Officers and committee members are listed along with tableaus and performances. The third and fourth degrees will be conferred January 31, followed by a Harvest supper, and Sagadahoc Pomona grange will meet with supper on February 1. the Ladies Aid date is moved to February 1.

West Bath Grange West Bath Dromore Young Peoples Alice Burgess Verna Coombs Donald Coombs Doris Doughty Alton Collins Walter Reil Anastasia Mihalos Roger McNelly Herbert Paul Simpson Lawrence Palmer Thelma Sylvester Sovers Thelma King Martha Crocker Clara Reil Marjorie Belanger Arvella Holbrook Sagadahoc Pomona Grange Topsham Grange Hall Ladies Aid of Grange Hall

Montsweag Group Holds All Day Session at South End PTA Hall

The Montsweag Extension Group met for an all day session at the South End P T A hall with strong turnout. Home Demonstration Agent Mrs Helen Dana demonstrated curtains and ironing methods to alter room appearance. Committees reported, floral chair changed to Mrs Lemuel Preble, and a Canada travelogue by Mrs Frank J Walker impressed members. Next meeting Feb 17 will cover casseroles and meals led by Foods leader Mrs Nelson Rice.

Montsweag South End P. T. A. Hall Helen Dana Raymond Ainsley Lemuel Preble Frank J. Walker Canada P. T. A Hall Nelson Rice Walter Hill Perley Ater Roy Loeschner

Rummage Sale Planned by Junior High PTA

The Junior High P T A forms a rummage sale to boost the school treasury. It will be held Saturday morning January 29 at 10 30. Parents and friends may donate items by contacting Mrs Edward McGuiggan or Mrs Francis Bertrand or leave items at the school Thursday or Friday. Committee members include Leslie Shumway president and others from the ways and means group and room representatives. A European dish recipe follows about browning shredded raw cabbage with butter or margarine and egg noodles seasoned with salt and pepper.

P.T.A Treasury Edward McGuiggan Francis Bertrand Leslie Shumway Wesley Marco David Vachon Courtney Stover Ways and Means

Genesta Chapter Hosts State Widespread Lodge Gathering

More than 100 attend the Genesta Chapter meeting as routine business and committee reports proceed. Officers for the evening include Mrs John Gillespie as chaplain and Mrs Thomas Aiken head as warder. A guest officers night is planned for Feb 2 with Russell Merchant invited to Portland. Next meeting set for Feb 4 with a covered dish supper followed by a program featuring Dr Beena Gokhale and Dr Manini Sukthankar of Bombay.

John Gillespie Thomas Aikenhead Iowa CBS Portland Russell Merchant Beena Gokhale Manini Sukthanker Bombay India Genesta Chapter Ruth Fuller Loring Smith Donald Logan Harry Larrabee Lawrence Wright Foster Pratt Woodbury Bailey Hawthorne Brunswick Electa Bowdeinham Crystal Damariscotta Pioneer Lisbon Falls

Engagement Party for Miss Carol Musk Hosted by Musk Family

Miss Carol Musk of Boston, employed at Craftsman Insurance, spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs George Musk of Washington Street Bath. A Saturday evening gathering featured guests including Brunswick friends of her fiancé Leonard C Mulligan of Brunswick Bowdoin alumni visited from the Dike House and out of town guests from Manchester N H and Boston.

Carol Musk Craftsman Insurance Co Boston Mass George Musk Washington Street Leonard E. Mulligan Brunswick Albert Nault Manchester N. H Robert Griffin

Two Auto Accidents Reported to Bath Police

Two automobile accidents were reported to Bath police Saturday morning. At North and Washington streets Willard H. McCabe and S Theodore Bertocci collided, causing heavy front damage to the McCabe Plymouth and the Bertocci Mercury with minor injuries to Bertocci’s son. The second crash on North Bath road near Sagadahoc Rod Gun Skeet involved William Anderson and Raymond Foster with slight damage to both cars.

Bath North Washington Streets Willard H. McCabe High Street S. Theodore Bertocci North Bath Road Sagadahoc Rod, Gun & Skeet Association William Anderson Office Drive Raymond Foster North Bathh McCabe Washington Street Bertocci North Street Cyrus Longley George Breed North Bath Anderson Gun Club Foster

March of Dimes Captains Named in Polio Drive

Mrs Harold J Rubin announces captains for the 1955 Mothers March on Polio to occur Thursday January 27. Ward I list includes Mrs Herbert Morse and others, Ward II to Ward VII and North Bath feature multiple captains.

Harold J. Rubin Ward Herbert Morse Germaine Bonney Theo M. Hensinger Roland Breton Mark Jackson Arthur Wing Fred A. Osgood Ward III Helen Canales Iona Witham Richard Hersom Ward IV Catherine Leonard Richard Sherwood Moody Flint Arah Richmond Ralph Hilyard Ivan Trueworthy Catherine Powers Rosalie Fogg Eastham Guild, Jr Ward VII Eleanor Danforth Harriet Frye Dallas Crabtree Louise Mayo Marion Clarke North Bath Virginia Gillies Wallace Gower

Rescue Cat From Top Of High Tree

A white long haired kitten was rescued by two Bedford Street residents from a high tree after nearly two days. A ladder and meat scraps lured it within reach. at first it shyly clambered away but was brought to safety. It fled after reaching the ground and was not seen again on Bedford Street. Locals hope the cat found its home.

Bedford Street Kitty

Charles Street Sewer Extension Nears Completion

City Manager Nathan C White says Charles street sewer extension is near completion after a Monday pause for 18 inch pipe delivery. About two days remain with 800 feet of 18 inch line and 300 feet of eight inch line to lay by Crocker and Simpson, low bidders on the $7 750 project.

Nathan C. White Charles Street White Winslow Court Court Street White Project Crocker and Simpson

Highway Patrol Help in Car Truck Collision Near Grand Junction

Colorado patrolman John Vess assisted after a collision near Grand Junction. Car driver Lee Johnson, 22, an insurance adjuster, stated vehicle damage was $300. Some seashells weigh more than 500 pounds.

Grand Junction Colo Colorado John Vess Here Lee Johnson Grand Junction Insurance Adjuster

Navy Couple Hosts Farewell Dinner At 164 North Street

Lieut and Mrs Frederick Cousins entertained with a farewell dinner for Lieut McDaniel now bound for sea duty. Guests included naval personnel and wives from Shipbuilding Inspection and Ordnance offices. McDaniel received a fine electric clock as a token of friendship. tea the day before featured Mrs Slief hosting an informal gathering with Confetti Spring flowers and early blossoms.

Frederick Cousins U.S.N North Street Robert cDaniel McDaniel Aval Department Bath Iron Works Shipbuilding Inspection and Ordnance Offices Lieut. McDaniel John H. Spiller Donald V. Horn David Slief W. S. Webster J.g Charles Skillman Rosenburg McDanel Front Street Robert McDaniel

Bath Judge Honored by Bar Association

The Maine State Bar Association honored Judge Arthur J. Dunton of Bath at its Winter convention in Augusta by dedicating the evening to him. Dunton has served with the Association for 55 consecutive years. Bath attendees included Edward W. Bridgham Harold J. Rubin George M. Carlton Jr Frank O. Dunton and John P. Carey. During the afternoon more than 50 women members were tea guests at the Blaine House hosted by Mrs Edmund S. Muskie, with Mrs John P. Carey among servers.

Maine State Bar Association Arthur J. Dunton Bath Augusta Augusta House Dunton House of Representatives Edward W. Bridgham Harold J. Rubin George M. Carlton, Jr Frank O. Dunton John P. Carey Association Edmund S. Muskie Blaine House

Girl Scout Board Meets On Monday In Town

The Girl Scout Council board met at President William Turpie's Green Street home. Program consultants aided troop meetings with First Aid Dramatics and puppets demonstrations. Organization Chairman Mrs Frank Butcher reported all troops were meeting and plans for Girl Scout Week March 6 12 will be announced later.

Girl Scout Council William Turpie Green Street Paul Graustuck Doris Humphries Richard Haskell Alden Greene Harold Fielding Frank Butcher

Apartment houses to be razed here

Abe Kramer owner of Steeves Market on Center street plans immediate demolition of two wooden structures on Water street behind his market to clear space for a customer parking lot. One building was built by Lloyd Steeves. Demolition began and is expected to finish by the end of March.

Abe Kramer Steeves’ Market Center Street Kramer Water Street Mr. Kramer Lloyd Steeves

Earmuffs Let Miss Neal Read Quietly During TV Evenings

Des Moines girl Miss Nina Neal uses a pair of felt earmuffs to block television sound when a program fails to interest her. She reads a book until something worth watching appears. The earmuffs keep the TV noise from distracting her.

Des Moines Nina Neal

Woolwich Grange Plans Winter Activities and Dinners

Woolwich Grange held a Wednesday meeting with master Clyde Bailey presiding amid low attendance due to illness. A busy session planned winter events, a Sunday turkey and ham dinner raised funds for polio drive, and $20 was donated to March of Dimes. A play directed by Mrs Doris Haley will rehearse Saturday, Feb 2, and a Feb 20 turkey and baked ham dinner was approved. The Norris Silver family fire relief and Mrs Clarence Tanner hospital cards were noted. A dish wiper shower and refreshments committee were set, with a Lincoln- era program led by Miss Margaret Gardiner to Lewiston for Lecturers Council.

Woolwich Grange Clyde Bailey Grange Doris Haley Grange Hall Norris Silver West Bath Clarence Tanner Woolwich Bath Memorial Hospital Jessie Spaulding Eth Q A Harvey Chubuck Margaret Gardiner Lewiston Harvey Chubbuck The Albert Bailey

Mrs M Wetherbee Attends Dance School Event

Mrs Madelyn Wetherbee of the Madelyn Wetherbee School of the Dance and her daughter Cheryl returned to 22 Cobb Road from Boston after an all day session Sunday of the National Association of Dance and Affiliated Artists. The event held at Hotel Bradford featured instructors from New York Pittsburgh and Boston with Cheryl attending children’s classes as the daughter of an association member. They were weekend guests of James H Ashenden of Greenwood Massachusetts.

Madelyn Wetherbee Boston Cheryl

Central Church League Meeting Holds February Plan

Central League met in the parish house Monday evening with president Mrs. A. Lincoln Anderson presiding. Reports were read and approved. The president named the February work committee: Mrs. John Haggett chair, Mrs. Lawrence Matter, Mrs. A Lincoln Anderson, Guy Allenwood, and Mrs. Bart O'Donnell. The group voted to sponsor the Men's club supper in February. Hostesses for next Monday evening are Mrs. Kenneth Humphries, Mrs. John Grindell, and Mrs. Perry Hamilton. A social hour followed with refreshments.

Central Church League A. Lincoln Anderson John Haggett Lawrence Matter Guy Allenwood Bart O'Donnell Kenneth Humphries John Grindell Perry Hamilton

Bath teens host fourth annual middle school dance at Huse School

The sixth to eighth graders from Bath schools will dance Friday night at Huse School with Coombs orchestra providing music from seven to ten. Patrons include Mr and Mrs A M Main Jr Mr and Mrs Benjamin Sabo Mr and Mrs Lyman Poole and Mr and Mrs John Buyhouer. Refreshments will be served.

Bath Huse Coombs A. M. Main, Jr Benjamin Sabo Lyman Poole John Buyhouer

Also Mentioned on This Page

Maine Rosa Shea Days Ferry Lawrence R. Vail Charles E. Doten Philip Baker Genesta March OF Dimes NAVY BAR Association Girl Scout Board Gladys Hathorne M. Wetherbee Central League
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