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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jan 30, 1958

Page

3

Bath Patrolman’s Dismissal Upheld by City Commission

The Bath Personnel Service Commission upheld City Manager Stan cey W. Judkins’ discharge of former patrolman James A. De Capua for reporting to work without leave on Christmas Day. After a Tuesday hearing, the commission affirmed the discharge and noted it was De Capua’s second offense following a five day suspension on December 14 for failing to report on time. He may appeal to a board of review of City Council members.

Personnel Service Commission Cty Stancey W. Judkins James A. de Capua Coment Sion DeCapua Sutter Ion Diafed William L. Skelton Commission Cegt Judkins City Harold J. Rubin John P Carey Munc DeCaoua

John J Keegan Named President Bar Association

Sagadahoc County Bar Association last week elected John J Keegan president. He is noted for prior service and leadership in the local legal community.

John J. Keegan Bar Association Sagadahoc County Bar Association

Bath Girl Scouts Council Officers and Committee Named

Announcement of officers and committee chairmen for the Bath Council of the Girl Scouts for the coming year was made at a meeting of the Board of Directors at the home of Benet Sib. Officers include Cyrus P. Asia vice president Mrs William M Niss secretary John Thorpe treasurer and Mrs Frank Buther registrar George Van Waren named committee chairmen. New plans include Pine Hayes Day Camp June 16 to 27 and a memorial service in June.

Baath Council Girl Scout Amennesd Tes Benet Sib Bolard of Dureetor Sabo Cyrus PO Asia William M Niss John Thorpe Frank Buteher George van Wienci Frank Futeher Horcetop Pine Waven Aero Et A Cyrus P Ashe Ashe Everett Fraser Maurice Libby Tuley Chiornien Pine Hayes Jaime Edward Bridgham Eagle Brigwick Cort Gardiner Ro Deering John Po Car Igaripes Po Archibald Poutton Wii Carey Chiurtiin Vance Committee J. Rubin Lynn Cues Cesntary Superior Court Rideron Arthur J. Dunton Rubin, Carey Frank Dunton Carey Deering

Richard Towle Installed Master Of Polar Star

Richard Towle was installed as Master of Polar Star Lodge in a ceremony last week. Officers named include Prank Frink as warden, Marry J. Macbean as pincer warden, and other senior members listed such as Wilbur Loves and Edwin HE Po Levewell.

Polar Star Lodge F. & A. M Herbert L. Anderson J- Haters Spiers Richard HH. Tewle Harry Jo MacDonald Frever Armitory Weis Siveeney Kennethy Fippe Putiir Wilbur B. Lovett Furber Richard Towle Richard Thor Warden J. Macbeanald Hertert Aptian Tor Eus Perri Vitor Barber Wilbur Tal Dane Mebkutire Juntor Deacon Wesley W Edwin HE Po Levewell Weay-Ted Firner Ko Freeman Fred A Osgood Leleiod Robert Tywhis Wester Far

Luncheon and Program for Winter Street Tos Members

Members of the Winter Street Tos plan a luncheon and program meeting with the Bath Coupe church group. Attendees include Mrs Elmer Prek, Mr Homes, Mrs Walter Bowker, and G. Maret. The event features speakers and a project to honor Bath Memoriad and celebrate community service.

Winter Street Prograng Artin Bowker Mr Homes Shitaro “Oarlta Aidt Conodon Elmer Prek H Moruee G. Maret Akelve Ray Rere Prince Jean Vy Bath

Club 42 Names Officers And Committees At Dinner

Club 42 honored its new officers and retiring leader Mrs Joseph B Mullaney at a New Meadows Inn dinner. A long list of committee assignments followed including board of directors chairs Bretfard Lavoie and Mrs Mullaney, hospitality leads, program and prize project heads, and a 1958 room improvement panel with several assistants.

Club 42 New Meadows Inn Joseph B Mullaney Bretfard Lavoie Mullaney George Sarki Elliot Hanson Ira Durgin, Jr William Greene Edith Small Snonard Smith Norman Adams Carl Fortier David Desmond Lawrence Wyman Robert Focter John Sturtevant Durgin Small Everett Cook Wilkhiam Marshall Savage

Mizpah Class Plans Future Church Projects

Mizpah Class of the First Baptist met at Mrs. Vinal King’s High Street home to map upcoming efforts. Plans included a February 3 church luncheon for Baptist Youth Fellowship, a February 15 rummage sale in the church vestry, and a card campaign to memorialize Mrs. Sewall Pearson and her baby son Brian Dale at Memorial Hospital.

First Baptist Church Vinal King High Street George Trask Plains Cless Baptist Youth Fellowship Sewall Pearson Brian Dale Memorial Hospital Zadoc Brown Middle Street Floyd Carter Ronald Buffum Kenneth Thayer John Mitchell Leslie Thompson Chester McKenzie George Carey Rene Roy Carl Graves Andrew Bisch Ralph Blakeney Burton Wing Miriam House Leland Green

Nequasset Ladies Auxiliary Meets for February Sale Preparations

Mrs Maurice Hathorne hosted the Nequasset Ladies Auxiliary of Woolwich on Murphy's Corner road. Mrs Reginald Stacy presided over a brief business session. Members viewed donations for the Summer sale and social hour followed. Mystery prize went to Mrs Lester Holbrook. Guests included Rebecca Stevens and William Mister. Next meeting set for Feb 6 with Mrs Wilbur Presley on Nequasset road.

Maurice ‘Hathorne Nequasset Ladies’ Auxiliary Woolwich Murphy’s Corner Road Reginald Stacy Edmund Ingalls Lester Holbrook Sidi Robson Edmund Invalls Wilbur Presby Ethel Reed Charles Haley Edwold Carter Rebecca Jane Stevens William Michael Mister Wilbur Presley Nequasset Road

Bath Red Cross Officials Attend Disaster Meeting

Bath Chapter American Red Cross officials led a Disaster Institute at Bowdoin College Massachusetts Hall. Joseph Hasenfus outlined disaster principles while a simulated event tested cooperation among citizens officials merchants Civil Defense and Red Cross. Capt F E H Joy praised planning and urged mutual aid with Brunswick Navy Station noting readiness to assist but stressing separate organized programs for military disaster.

Harmon E. Eliason Bath American Cross Edward L. Kinder, Jr Motor Service Melvin B. Henderson Jocal Massachusetts Hall Bowdoin College Joseph Hasenfus Red Crow Maine Red Cross F E. H Joy Brunswick Naval Air Station Brunswick Joy

Beacon Street Church Elects Officers And Committee Chairs

Beacon Street Methodist elects pastor Richard Arnold and lay leader Hartley Wilbur along with trustees and stewards for the coming year at a quarterly conference. Officers include church treasurer James Steen and financial secretary Patricia Gaudet, with M. Wesley McPhee as church school superintendent and several committees named for membership, mission, finance, history, pastoral relations, and janitorial duties.

Beacon Street Methodist Church Daniel L. Lord, Jr Dean Bonney Beacon Lights Alfred G. Hempstead Augusta Richard Arnold Hartley Wilbur J. Franklin Howe John F. Howe Gwendolyn Gaudet Patricia Gaudet James C. Steen Ruth Stiles Joyce McPhee Helen Wilbur M. Wesley McPhee Herman Barter William Craft Edmund Gaudet John Howe Sherman Mitchell Charles Madden Wesley McPhee Carro Morse Arthur Peckard Roger Pierce Carlton Pye William Shea James Steen Clifton Tedford Lori Daniel Lord, Jr Arthur Packard Edward Larrabee Wilbur Crocker Dwight Packard Florence Pye Eva Lord Clifton Pye Arnold Daniel Lord Jr Howe Bonney Gaudet Wilbur McPhee

March of Dimes Coffee Day in Bath Raises 25.75

Bath observers held a Monday event with a $25.75 total from morning coffee sales. Local restaurants Richards' Nick's Coffee Shop Don's Village Pride and Longley's donated all proceeds from 9 to 10 a.m. to the March of Dimes.

Bath Richards Don's Village Pride Longley’s

Hathaway Richardson engagement notice for Lean na Hathorne

Mrs Sylvia Hathorne of Woolwich announces the engagement of her daughter Lean na Hathorne to Arthur W Richardson, son of Zylpha Richardson and C Warren Richardson of Bath. Lean na graduates Morse High School in June and is a Future Homemakers of America member. Arthur attended Morse High and works as a welder at Bath Iron Works. No wedding date is set.

Sylvia Hethorne Weolwien Leanna Mrc Hathorne Arthur W. Richardson Zylpha Richardson C. Warren Richardson Bath Slethorne Morss High School Future Homemakers of America Club Woolwich Baptist Richardon Morse High School Bath Iron Works Corp

Bath Man Elected President of N. E. Monument Assn.

Donald T. Page a Bath memorial dealer was named president of the New England Monument Dealers Association at the group’s latest convention in Boston. He has long been active in the field and also serves as director of the national Monument Builders of America. Page notes a monument boom driven by prosperity with annual retail sales around 110 million, up from prewar levels. Most monuments sell under 300 dollars, with strong demand for 300 to 1000 dollar pieces. He urges preplanning cemetery lots and memorials while families are able.

Donald T. Page New England Monument Dealers Association Hotel Kenmore Boston Mir Pipe Pape Maine Memorial Association Monument Builders of America New England New York Monument Page Monument Busines

Jones Cain Mrs Shirley Cain Wiscasset wed Horace L Jones Jr

Shirley Cain of Woolwich daughter of Maude Nichols wed Horace L Jones Jr of Wiscasset in a Jan 4 single ring ceremony at Central Congregational church parsonage. Rev Craig L Richards officiated. The couple will reside on Old Arrowsic road in Woolwich with the groom a Hyde Windlass machinist and World War II veteran.

Shirley Cain Woolwich Maude M. Nichols Ross B. Nihols Wiscasset Horace L. Jones, Jr Horace L. Jones Craig L. Richards Central Congregational Church Todes Harry Larrabee, Jr West Bath Jones Sylvester High School Hanover Mass Central Congregational Church School Wiscasset Academy Hyde Windlass Co

Engagement Announced for Louise Germano in Norwalk

Mr and Mrs Carl Frost of South Street announce the engagement of Louise to Germano Jr son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Germano Sr of 19 Victory Court East Norwalk Conn The bride elect attended Morse High School Germano a graduate of Norwalk High School is stationed at Brunswick Naval Air Station The wedding set for April 12.

Carl Frost South Street Louise Germano, Jr Joseph Germano Victory Court East Norwalk Conn Morse High School Germano Norwalk High School Brunswick Naval Air Station

Bowdoinham church approves budget with missions boost

At the Bowdoinham Second Baptist Church annual meeting a budget of 5565 was approved with an extra 500 to missions. A trial period for 7 pm Sunday and Thursday night prayer meetings begins Feb 2. Non member bell ringing will end on select holidays and Lisbon Falls Dresden and West Bowdoin members may join. The Women’s Missionary Society met, and a nominating committee was named for March. Girl Scouts earned 19 from a Saturday food sale. Various local groups held gatherings, births are noted, and local residents attend meetings in nearby towns.

Bowdoinham Baptist Church Lisbon Falls Dresden West Bowdoin Women's Missionary Society of the Church Edna Rowe Donald Taylor Edward Haley Kenneth Dunn Fern Chesley Hone Temple Lucile Jewel Bowdoinham Women's Extension Group Ralph McEwen Jean Spearin Robert Boda Malcolm Hatch Merle MacDonald Terrell Perry Kelly Strout Helen Robinson

Used Bedding and Textiles Requested for Local Institution

Mrs. Marie I. Hamblett seeks used bedspreads sheets pillowcases and cotton cloth for a local institution. She asks interested residents to contact her at her Pratt street home.

Marie I. Hamblett Pratt Street

Shea Couple Celebrate 40th Wedding Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Maurice B Shea of 60 Oliver Street hosted an open house at the Masonic Temple on Sunday to mark their 40th wedding anniversary. The couple were married January 27 1916 at Woolwich. Guests included Mr and Mrs E Merritt Shea and their children Janet Karen and Salvy, with a cake, arrangements, and gifts presented by friends and Masons.

Cleveland P. Curtis Syracuse N. Y Fern Chesley Helen Robinson Dawn Pollard Maurice Pratt Clay Hill Maurice B Shea Oliver Street BE. Merritt Shea Masonic Temple Shea Forrest Baker Carl Langbehn Archie Wishart Raymond Ainsworth John Coombs Maurice Skillin Hyde Windlass Masonic Neil Wilson

Cosmopolitan Drama Club Meets Thursday Evening

The Cosmopolitan Drama club in Pueblo Colorado met Thursday evening with pantomimes and skits by members. A pantomime All For Dear Aunt Matilda was presented by Ann Shaw Roland Raines and John Leonard with reader Mrs Daniel Matter. A skit Robert Burns was by Helen Bonsey and Arthur Eseley. Plans discussed for a February public card party hosted by Leonard Shaw. Next meeting set for Feb 20 with hosts Richard Sherwood and Bernard Knight. Also noted is Geron Tanner’s fishing hat with 80 dozen hand tied flies valued at $256 and hat worth $130.

Cosmopolitan Drama Club Matilda Ann Shaw Roland Raines John Leonard Daniel Matter Robert Burns Helen Bonsey Arthur S. Eseley Leonard Shaw Richard Sherwood Bernard Knight Pueblo Colo Geron Tanner William Little del Norte

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Bath Personnel Service Commission Girl Scouts New Council Miemtyr Richard & Raven Tikes Dines N M Partetvaer Albert Ten Hirold of Rubin Oliver Ester Fraser Afie Thorpe van Waren Ploes First Federal Savings & Loan Association Front Street Twa Ks Clarence WE Rihuwll Street Piogiinil Morse High Alice Nashin Poe State of Minone S Wte Ms Gullit Victari Betty Crocker Waldorff-Astoria Betty Crock R Homemaker of Mrs Smith Milton Savage Harry Allen Demond Sturtevant Milton Footer Greene Willian Ketchum Paul Sfart Howard Farr Marr Edward Jones Cook Hart Maurice Owen Footer Dana Jewett James Daley Surkie Norman Seckins John Tarbox Jarvares Smith Hanson Ketchum Ladies Auxiliary of Nequasset Beacon Street Church Richardson Hathorne Leanna Mae Hathorne N. E. Monument Assn Arrowsic Road Bowdoinham Merry Meeting Grange Elwood BE Edgecomb East Harpswell Sebastian Fla Westbrook Florence Stilphen Cecil, Pare Gardiner Windsor Gardiner Granges Walt Disney,’ Presents Ery I Fort Laramie Alan Ladd Dianne Wil ‘i Ulitl James Limuni WED Victor Mature Anita Ekberg Joan Crawford Esther Costello Sheas Ada Y. Greenblatt Washington Street Dial Furnac Main Street Washington St Avon Cosmetics Frances H. Fides Mohawk Avon District Avon Bowdeinham Fred Ed Co Stanley E. Wallace
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