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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jul 03, 1958

Page

5

Wiscasset Calendar Teems With July Festivities and Delegates

The First Congregational church hosts Rev Dr J Leslie Dunstan July August substitute for Rev Stanley Johnson while Janice Blagdon marks her birthday with friends. Legion celebration plans include parades horse shows boat races and fireworks with queen candidates from Waldoboro Jefferson Edgecomb and other towns.

First Congregational Church J. Leslie Dunstan Andover Newton Theological School Dunstan London Colby Columbia Union Theological Seminaries Stanley F. Johnson Janice Blagdon St. Philip's Janice Bernice Blagdon Main Street Organ Society Lawrence Haggett Edgecomb Walter Sherman Federal Street Nancy Sherman Judy Shea Jayne Sherman David Sherman Harry Shea Cathy Nichols Legion Wiscasset Toro Maine Pony Association Bath, Brunswick and Topsham Boat Club Lewiston Bath Birch Point Legion Scholarship Eugene Stover Stanton Sherman Giants Lions Cubs Gardiner Lincoln County Doris McLain Waldoboro Sheila Jackson Jefferson June Paquett Linda Minott Darmariscotta Sue Low Boothbay Harbor American Legion Post Bradford- Sortwell-Wright Post Martin Antique Car Club

Woolwich Community Groups Hold Summer Events and Meetings

Woolwich reports celebrate Mrs Gertrude Stacy birthday with gifts cards and cake at Alberta Brooks home. Summer sale netted over 100 dollars at Hazel Presley’s home. July 10 meeting at Agatha Hatch’s with Ethel Blake assisting. Woolwich Boy Scout Troop recessed for summer ending with Camden cook out. Day's Ferry Canasta club picnic at Barters Island with plans for July 8 banquet. Book club met with Mrs Stanley Aitken. next July 23 at Mrs Florence Hathorne. North Woolwich Methodist trustees held meeting. Rev Richard Arnold leaves Bath for Lincoln assignment.

Gertrude Stacy Nequasset Ladies Auxiliary Alberta Brooks Ruth Leeman Hazel Presley Agatha Hatch Ethel Blake Hatch Doris Haley Florence Hathorne Ruby Stinson Woolwich Carroll Morse Camden Ferry Canasta Club Barters Island Boothbay North Woolwich Methodist Church Jennie Howe Florence Temple Milton Carlton Clarence Baker Richard Arnold Beacon Street Methodist Church Bath Arnold Lincoln

Union Bridge Mothers hear hostess Milton Carlton at school

The Union Bridge Mothers club met at the schoolhouse with president Mrs Milton Carlton presiding. After plans for summer activities, a nice supper was served and the evening ended socially. The next meeting is July 11 with Mrs Henry Wright of Ocean Point hosting, location to be announced.

Union Bridge Mothers Club Milton Carlton Henry Wright Ocean Point Merle Miles River Road

Weekend Guests Share News From Day's Ferry Community

The report lists numerous visitors and residents touring and staying in Day's Ferry area. Highlights include Mrs. Charlotte Thornton starting Morse High English teaching duties and traveling to Orono Summer school, and Mr. and Mrs. Donovan heading to Bermuda with relatives.

Birthday Club Honors Mrs Phyllis Craig at Birch Point

The Arrowsic Birthday Club gathered at Mrs Geisa Langbehn s Summer home Birch Point Thursday to celebrate Mrs Phyllis Craigs birthday with gifts cards and a noon picnic dessert coffee and an afternoon of contract games with prizes to Mrs Helen Crocker and Mrs Betty Wishart A list of attendees includes Mrs Gladys Eaton Ethelyn Shea Georgia Johnson Florence Wright Natalie Steen Leila Rosenwald Adeline Bourque Emma Prummond Josephine Coombs and others.

Geisa Langbehn Birch Point Phyllis Craig Helen Crocker Betty Wishart Natalie Steen

Local rural life notes and seaside visitors in Bath area

Local farmers report dry soil despite rain and hope for sun. Families from Arlington and Natick vacation at Fid dlers Reach and Jones Eddy. Teachers, scouts, and residents visit Worcester, Camp Hinds, and Spinney Mills. Bath families host extended relatives with outings, picnics, and seafood suppers.

Perkins Return After Week in New York City

Mr and Mrs E J Perkins return to 112 Front Street from a week in New York City visiting Radio City Music Hall and the United Nations building. Mr Perkins is on vacation from Bath Iron Works drafting room duties while Mrs Perkins vacations from nursing at Bath Memorial Hospital.

E. J. Perkins Front Street New York City City Music Hall United Nations Mr. Perkins Bath Iron Works Corp Mrs. Perkins Bath Memorial Hospital

Airman 3c Robert Strout on leave visits Duarte California

Airman 3c Robert Strout of the U S A F on leave visits his brother Edward Strout and wife in Duarte California He will report to March Field Riverside for several months of training He previously was stationed at Lackland AFB Texas and has visited his mother Ivory Strout of Sagadahoc Ferry Maine.

Robert Strout A. F Duarte Calif Edward Strout Naval Air Base March Air Force Base Riverside Lackland Air Force Base Texas Ivory Strout Sagadahoc Ferry

West Bath Notes on Local Visits and Neighbors

West Bath residents share news of family visits and travels. William Bailey family hosts relatives from Bristol Conn and Harold Bailey’s family in Westly R. J. also visits. Ahmad Alpha Booker and Alma Jaques visit Portland. Ward family returns from Groton Conn and Reading Mass. Margaret Herbert and James Herbert visit Percy Holbrook in Waterville. Summer Andrews and Percy Holbrook visit Holbrook’s sister in Waterville. Robert Metcalf recovering. Brunswick callers include Esther Higgins Nellie Starrett Katherine Hamilton Esther Brown Lillian Zeigler. Carl Hague Oliver Wass and Patricia Anne visit Dinsmore at Harrington. Nellie Starrett, former West Bath teacher, retires to Brunswick apartment near Genese State Normal alumni. David and Suzanne Bickford visit James Nevill party at Beachmont. News notes Floyd Nursing Home Rumford resident awaiting recovery after fall.

William. Baiely Marcia Harold Bailey Westly R. J Esther Higgins Nellie Starrett Katherine Hamilton Esther Brown Lillian Zeigler Brunswick Carl Hague Oliver Wass Patricia Anne Colin Dinsmore Harrington David Suzanne Bickford Boxford Mass James Nevill Con Chris Beachmont Mass

Dresden Hometown Honors and Local News Sketch

Miss Ida Robbins wins a three year nurse training scholarship funded by Maine Odd Fellows and Rebekahs. She is one of 14 of 100 applicants selected and will train at Eastern Maine General Hospital in Bangor this fall. Local society notes report fundraisers, visits, and summer plans for Dresden area families and residents.

Ida Robbins Maine Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows and Rebekahs Ida Bridge Academy Gates College Augusta Eastern Maine General Hospital Bangor Leroy Robbins Dresden Richard Robbins Dresden Mills Ellsworth Blodgett

Stork Shower Honoring Mrs Clayton Presby Held

Mrs Clayton Presby, the for m named city, was guest of honor at a stork shower Saturday evening at the home of her mother Mrs Elthea Chandler Sagadahoc Ferry. She received a variety of gifts arranged in a decorated bassinet and a buffet lunch was served by the hostess assisted by Mrs Paul Chandler Mrs Paul Wallace Miss Linda Ryan and Miss Joan Chandler.

Clayton Presby Elthea Chandler Sagadahoc Ferry

Richmond Couple Wed in Seventh Day Adventist Church

Gail E Stuber and Merrill F. Carkin wed in Richmond at the Seventh Day Adventist church with a white lace gown train and crown veil. Attendants wore light blue gowns. reception followed at the brides parents’ home. The couple plans to live in Dover-Foxcroft for the summer and South Lancaster in the fall.

Ferris Stuber River Road Gail E Merrill F. Carkin Robert Carkin Milford N. H Seventh Day Adventist Church Carleton Jackson Sandra Stuber Dolores Kennedy Lucy Cruz May Chan Verna Blair Sherry Ann Stuber Sue Ann Stiuber Alan Keith Stuber Ruth Chan Anita Wakam Victor Wilbert Gordon Clarkin North Woodstock Nhs Robert Stuber George McEvoy Warren Carkin Louis Torres Donna Bettle Rolinda Roberts Judith Glover Irma Cruz Carol Irving Raymond Peacock Farle Farley Richmond High School Atlantic Union College South Lancaster Mass Atlantic Union

Miss Joyce Jordan and Jimmy Visit Grandparents in Long Island

Miss Joyce Jordan and her brother Jimmy, children of Mrs Barbara Jordan of the Children’s Home at 103 South Street, are visiting their grandparents in Long Island.

Joyce Jordan Jimmy Barbara Jordan South Street Long Island

Nequasset Ladies Auxiliary Names Officers For Year

The Nequasset Ladies Auxiliary announced new officers at a Thursday meeting. President Gertrude Stacey, vice president Elta Robson, secretary Hazel Presley, and treasurer Ruth Leeman were selected. A work committee includes Alberta Brooks Louise Gilmore Florence Hathorne and Ethelake as reporter.

Nequasset Ladies Auxiliary Gertrude Stacey Elta Robson Hazel Presley Ruth Leeman Alberta’ Brooks Louise Gilmore Florence Hathorne Ethelake Brooks Nequasset Road Stacy Ruby Stinson Dort Haley Florence Wathorne Othe Agatha Hatch Ethel Blake Doris Haley Hathorne Maud Wright Robson Tina Molson Presley Edlie Wright Ethel Reed Jessie Spaulding Blake Hateh

Three Bath Teachers Resign From School System

Three Bath School District teachers submitted resignations to the Superintendent. John Dick of North Taven signed a contract two weeks ago but left after a one day visit citing no suitable housing. Robert J. Sampson, science and mathematics teacher at the Junior High, leaves to pursue graduate study at Ohio State University. Mrs Matde Grifelson English and mathematics teacher at the Junior High also resigns. The board will consider the letters at the July 9 regular meeting.

John Carlton Nequasset Manchester N.H Carlton Hugh Madden Carroll Morse Elliott Day’s Ferry Morses Albert Poole Woburn Mass Stuart Chapin Tennessee Charles Severoni North Quincy Braley Neck Road Clarence Baker Sagadahoc Ferry Lorain Ohio Baker Carol Tanner Morse High Providence Barrington Bible College Providence R. I Hugh Hatton Glendale Calif Maria Savage Hatton Helen Small Hazel Williams Los Angeles Katherine Savage Small Fred Hayward Bath Trust Co Hayward Camp Damariscotta Lake Clifford Richey Joan Elaine Stephenson Chicopee Richey Carle Longfellow John McDougall Kissimmee Fla Maranacook Lake Winthrop Bath Teo Superintendent of John Dick North Taven Robert J. Sampson Sampson Ohio State Univer Sil Matde Grislafson Loring R. Addison Board of Education

Carol Cornish Birthday Party at 14

Miss Carol Cornish celebrated her 14th birthday with a surprise party Sunday at the home of her brother and sister in law at 250 Middle Street. Guests included Mr and Mrs FE W Henneses Brunswick, Mr and Mrs C Elroy Hennessey Topsham, Ern est E Williams West Bath, Mrs Harry E Cornish, Mr and Mrs Dwinal Cornish, Chrystal Cornish, and Harry L Cornish with William and Stephanie.

Carol Cornish Dwinu Cornish Atea Carl D Cornish Middle Street FE. W. Henneses Brunswick C Elroy Hennessey Topsham Ernest E. Williams West Bath Harry E. Cornish Dwinal Cornish Chrystal Cornish Harry L Cornish William and Stephanie

Two More Vandalism Incidents Reported in Bath

Bath police report two new vandalism cases including a workshop break in at the Texa Co Shipyard with a stolen blade and damaged windows, and an open building with papers torn and equipment destroyed. Local signs and porch flowers were targeted, with several youth suspects later admitting involvement but charges not pursued.

Bath Ol Texa Co Ame Arta Austorice Urold J. Sonia Sveral Shinee Middletreet Licinan Pes-Ocig Gap Aitiecr

Boothbay Harbor Artist To Exhibit At Bath Memorial Hospital

Boothbay Harbor artist Jaete Sisson will exhibit works at Bath Memorial Hospital five day show on Winter Street Church grounds under Bath Memorial Hospital Auxiliary. Sisson is a Worcester Art School graduate and winner of major American competitions with works in Boston and Bowdoin collections. He has lived in Boothbay Harbor since 1951 and will be among eleven artists in the exhibit.

Jaete Sisson Tstintier Porth School of Fine I Gradouate Worcester Vaseurs School Yolo Schoo Aimerican Pendllmark Internegal Boston Bapte Wites Color Society Boothbay Boston Mauedon Bowdoin Portlida New Britain Conn DeCordouly Lincen Mass

Open House Tickets Go On Sale For Bath Area Event

Mrs Melvin BB Henderson announces tickets for the Open House are on sale at Shaun's Bench store Kennebec Greenhouses and Bath Memorial Hospital Auxiliary sponsors. The event features historic homes and proceeds benefit Bath Memorial Hospital.

Melvin BB Henderson Open Wa Shaun’s Bench Kennebec Bath Memorial Hospital Auxiliary Hospital Bath Memorial Ho

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