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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jul 04, 1957

Page

3

Wiscasset Fire Society holds 156th annual meeting

The Wiscasset Fire Society held its 156th annual meeting at the Lodge Inn on January 8 with J William Schulze elected moderator. Roy R Marston reelected treasurer and Charles S Sewall re elected clerk. Attendees included many society officers and members. a guest was Dr Milton Stephenson. Miss Suzanne Ellis engagement announced to Ansel Burt Chapin, with details on her family and education at Mt Holyoke College.

Wiscasset Fire Society Lodge Inn J. William Schulze Roy R Marston Charles S. Sewall Charles S Sewall Roy R. Marston Earl JD. Rines Leon G Flood W. Philip Munsey John F. Jackson Charles G. Chase Eugene McGrath Harold A Campbell Leslie A. Sullivan Tachard E. Kimball Alfred M Norton Arthur A. Nichols William Schulze Henry E. Darling Chester H. Pendleton Clarence A. Race Stanton A. Sherman David Soule Milton Stephenson Wiscasset Suzanne Ellis Harwood Ellis Chestnut Hill Mass Ansel Burt Chapin Parker Endicott Marean Greatrand Alvin F. Sortwell Wiscasset Mt Holyake College Ir Chapin Princeton University Phi Beta Kappa Harvard Law School Audubon Club Raymond Pelletier Doulas Munsey Judy Shea Nancy Sherman Stanley Fairservice David Sutter Alfred Raymond Linda Simmons Roderick Bell Jack Winters Aye Domenic Tberren Het Shorts Edgecomb Shore Road Elizabeth Colby Ken Gray Wesley Win'ers Edgar Rankin Neil Adams Richard Morris Steven Pitcher Steven Peaslee George Harding Stewart Gross Richard Higgins Dennis Soule Billy Cossette Wendell Lewis Steven Lewis Pine Cone Rebekah Lodge Noble Bernice Bailey Lucille Leighton Pine Cone Club Arlena Hubbard Lucile Leghton Mercury Weanor Rver Edgweeath Westport St. Philip's Church Robert Frazier Legion Auxiliary Alice Colby Oregon Society Beulah Hoyt Sue Bailey Grabs Martha Pashard Mildred Delano Irene Metcalf Marcia Ross Madeline Reed Elsie Rooker Jennie Preble Sophia Preble Viola Adams Florence Sherman Caroline Pendleton Helen Fisher Ella Dunton Marcia Munsey Teu Mary Marston Edna Southard Grace Sewall Helen Dickinson Helen Haggett Mary Leu Peaslee Betty Sherman Priscilla Campbell Winona Gregoire Parent-Teachers' Club Brian Jewett Governor's Highway Safety Committee Garrison Hill American Legion Bath

Soule and Boroughs Visit Friends in New York and Ohio

Personal items note Mr. and Mrs. Francis Soule Jr visiting friends in New York state and planning to visit Mr. and Mrs. Gene Borough in Ohio. They expect to return about March 1. Mr. and Mrs. Bertram Camp.

Francis Soule, Jr New York State Ohios Gene Borough Bertram Camp

Woolwich Clubs and Community News Roundup

Woolwich teachers and Good Will Club plan events at Woolwich Central school and Green Street Bath home. Kennebec School group heads to Guadalajara for three months, with support from Woolwich hosts. Community clubs meet, donations given to polio effort, and local winter weather noted while residents attend games and events.

Woolwich Teachers Club Woolwich Central School Agatha Hatch Louise Reynolds Alice Galvin Georgie Walker Jennie Howe Doris Haley Jessie Spaulding Ethel Reed Stanwood Gilman Good Will Club Warren Kershner Green Street Bath T. Tarpy Schulten Nicholas Kennebec School Philip Beaney Guadalajara Mexico Woolwich J. W. Lamarre Georgetown Lamarre Spinning Wheel Club Marle Jameson Montsweag Extension Group R. Clinton McFadden Front Street Marjorie Woerta Tina Molson Bernice Bailey Alice Baker Vera Fogg Ada Cross Fort Myers Fla Sagadahoc Pomona Grange Woolwich Grange Clyde Bailey Adam Galuza Galuza Yvonne Jerry Alex Covel Woolwich P.T.A Central School Day's Ferry Brian M. Jewett Marthon Doak S Ferry Mel Howe Matthow Doak Richard Campbell Theryl Robbins Kirk Roberts Leverett Welch Highway No. 1 Sagadahoc Ferry Kennebec

Wiscasset Museum Adjusts Hours and Displays

Officials of the Lincoln County Hospital Association announce a weather and repair driven schedule change for the museum. It will now open Wednesdays and Saturdays 10 am to 12 noon and 2 to 4 pm, Sundays 2 to 4 pm, until further notice. An exhibit of French Renaissance pictures from the Boston Art Museum is on display and runs through February 3.

Lincoln County Hospital Association USSC Boston Art Museum Wiscasset

Arrowsic Gossips From Winter Community News

Arrowsic notes greet Grace Lawrence and local bird visitors at feeding stations as harsh temperatures chill homes. Fishermen report small weekend hauls while residents honor Norman Drummond at a funeral. John A. Lawson, U. S. Army, visits before returning to Connecticut. plans a move to Electric Boat Co. in Groton. family awaits leave in California.

Cmest George Parshley Mary Bath George Gates Mill Island Road Franklin Wright Falmouth Wright Ibra K. Lawrence Old Stage Road Bula Morong John A. Lawson U.S. A Nora Lawson Connecticut Anchorage Alaska Korea Seoul Electric Boat Co Groton Conn Frank Snipe Gregory MacDonald Avna Harold Wheeler Waterville Everson Stinson Auastan Norman Drummond Lawrence Rothwell Frances Ellen Worcester Mass Point Lawson Sane Rowan California

Teen-Age Dance Draws 100 Plus at South End PTA

Over 100 seventh to ninth graders attended the South End PTA dance at the association hall on Washington Street Friday. Beverly Cromwell Vernon Brackett Lyle Payson and Shirley Ames won prizes. Refreshments were served. Chaperons were Mr and Mrs Wayne DeLong and Mrs John Williams.

South End Pp. T A Association Washington Street Beverly Cromwell Vernon Brackett Lyle Payson Shirley Ames Wayne. DeLong John Williams

Rhode Island’s modest rail network at 1.1 miles

The Rhode Island rail system remains the smallest state network in the Union with about 1.1 miles of railroad mileage. The figure highlights the state’s limited rail infrastructure and sparse rail service in comparison to its neighbors.

Rhode Island

Winter Street Ladies Auxiliary Meets Tuesday

The Ladies Auxiliary of Winter Street Congregational church met with 31 members and three guests as a covered dish supper preceded the business session. President Mrs. Manley Grant thanked workers for holidays and noted Nut cups for Bath Memorial hospital distribution.

Winter Street Congregational Church Manley Grant Alice Austin Bath Memorial Hospital Old Folks Home Old Ladies Home Linwood Abbott Nona Freeman Greta Gower Evelyn Wengen Ruth Freeman Evelyne Percy Efter Percy William M Niss Gloria Noredyte Anne Colby Rachel Nichols Mildred Edith Horne Dorothy Weeks Courtney Stover

St Marys Guild Installs Grace Church Officers

St Marys Guild of Grace Church installed Mrs Raymond Vachon as president and elected Mrs Cecil Fullerton vice president Mrs Linwood S Peardman secretary and Mrs Lawrence Thayer treasurer. Committees named include flower fund utilities work and refreshment with officers and guests noted. A Christmas box thank you was read and the guild plans a parish supper January 14 at the parish house.

Raymond Vachon St. Mary’ Guild Grace Episcopal Church Cecil Fullerton Linwood S Peardman Lawrence Thayer Vachon James I. Grant Robert Jewell George Parshley Marie Scafford Margaret Mary House of the Good Shepherd Charles Swearingen James L. Grant Leslie Grant

Farewell Party For Bath Substitute Teacher

Mrs Harold Rosenthal a Morse High substitute teacher was guest of honor at a farewell party hosted by Mrs Louise Mayo on Park Street. The Rosenthal family, residents at 41 Heath Lane, depart for Newport News to join the Navy as Leval Yoeuram Harold Rosenthal U S S N, leaving late this month. Morse faculty presented a silver bracelet to Mrs Rosenthal as guests enjoyed refreshments and a social evening. Other attendees included Mrs Donald Young Miss Katherine Cowles Miss Amy Irish Mr Omah Snipe Miss Betty Barker Mrs Clinton D Wilen Miss Catherine Leonard Mrs Bruce Wright and Miss Patricia Austin.

Forrest Baker Nequasset Darrell A. Baker U.S A Naha Okinawa Bruce Baker U S.A Central Maine Power Co Cousins Island Yarmouth Rosa Shea Lemuel Preble Day's Ferry William Stevens Robert Paul Blakeman Billerica Moss Stevens John McAvoy Lexington Barbara Thornton Maine Medical Center Portland William Thornton George Thompson U.S. N Francis Ames Clinton Skowhegan Norman Richardson Richard Norman Ames Adam Galuza Hockomock Road Harry Gordon Stillwater Gordon Joseph Gordon Old Town John Gordon Savitahoe Ferry Bath Harold Resenthal Morse High School Louise Mayo Park Street Rosenthal Leval Yoeuram Harold Rosenthal US S. N Heath Lane Brunswick Naval Air Station Newport R. J Navy Morse Donald Young Katherine Cowles Amy Irish Omah Snipe Betty Barker Clinton D. Wilen Catherine Leonard Bruce Wright Patricia Austin

Navy Man Burned In Kerosene Furnace Explosion

A 22 year old Navy man Joseph E Keller was hospitalized here after severe burns to his face right arm and right side. Police say Keller poured kerosene on a furnace fire and it exploded. Neighbor James Bowden alerted authorities and emergency crews arrived shortly after 6 am.

Joseph E. Keller Central Avenue Brunswick Naval Air Station Air Station Keller James Bowden

Bath-Built Destroyer To Attend Eisenhower Inauguration

The Bath Maine built destroyer Forrest Sherman commanded by Omar Russell Crenshaw sailed for Washington to attend President Eisenhowers inauguration on January 20. She will join the destroyer Sumner under Commander Frank Manson aboard Capt Paul L de Vos, commander of Destroyer Squadron 16, in the Potomac.

Boston Bath Maine Sherman Navy Omar ‘Russell Crenshaw Washington Eisenhower Potomac Sumner Cmeér Frank Manson Paul L. de Vos

West Bath 4-H plans fair and birds at feeding stations

The West Bath 4-H club met at Marie Earle’s home with Reta Hennessey Barbara Fuller Christine Fuller and others in attendance. They planned a fair for January 26 and discussed waste baskets. Birds at local feeding stations are finding food despite deep snow. Fire department to run a scrap drive. Several local visits and guests noted from Oliver Wass to Francis Perkins and others.

Sharmrocks Marie Earle Reta Hennessey Barbara Christine Fuller Joan Ring Dottie Snowdon Diana Bean New Meadows West Bath

Rev and Mrs Sims Host New Year Co-Workers Class

Rev Charles R Sims and Mrs Sims hosted the Co-Workers Class of First Baptist at 138 North Street on January 7 for a New Year party. Devotions and gift exchange followed by refreshments served by several members. Next meeting planned February 12 at Mrs Berths Furber’s Bedford Road home, with committee assignments announced for devotions refreshments entertainment and attendance.

Co-Workers First Baptist Burely Charles R Sims North Street Sims Bernice Oliver Martha Hel Linge Butler Berths Furber Bedford Road Lina Butlers Florence Thompson Evelyn Setheard Cora Blakeney Florence Woodside Lila Place Mabel Reed Grace Gurney Esther Sultican Lucy Brown Ors Parks Dorothy Snowders Lillian Burns Bertha Furber

Promises More Help To Maine's Crippled People

Mrs Williams H Dalton president of the Pine Tree Society for Crippled Children and Adults announced new adult rehabilitation program and workshop at Hyde Memorial Rehabilitation Hospital in Bath. She said the Easter Seal campaign is the immediate task to support the society and reach its goals for helping the crippled.

Maine Williams H. Dalton Hine Tree Society Dalton Hyde Memorial Rehabilitation Hospital Bath Pine Tree Society

Semi Public Installation of Dirigo Court Saturday

Mrs Pearl Booker of Brunswick was installed royal matron of Dirigo Court No 4 Order of Amaranth at a semi public installation in the Central Congregational church parsonage. Clarence Minott Bath official and Ubert Swett Round Pond assisted. Grand Court officers installed. Vivian Hewitt Portland soloist. A social evening followed with refreshments.

Pearl Booker Brunswick Dirigo Courts Order of Amaranth Central Congregational Church Par Sit House Aisor Clarence Minott Bath Royal Ubert Swett Round Pond Grand Court Vivian Hewitt Portland

Lettuce Cup Prep Steps Slit Leaves To Overlap

A simple kitchen tip describes making a lettuce cup by slitting a large leaf partway and overlapping it to form a compact, edible cup suitable for fillings. The method creates a sturdy vessel using a single leaf without folding or trimming.

Phippsburg PTA Meeting and Community Updates

The Phippsburg PTA convenes at Riverside hall for an evening meeting postponed from last week due to a storm. town activities include a Grange gathering Friday led by Mrs Eenest Obicer and Mrs Therras Formiaty with a program. Fire Chief William Bhsreede and others discuss repairs heating and library items. town warrants, fishing club events, and community notices are noted along with local residents traveling to Fort Dix for service and residents visiting Malden nursing care.

Pippsburg Pta Riverside Hall Bodwell Grange Eenest Obicer Therras Aedsits Harold Mertt Mere Wiither Blaisdell Dru William Oliver Sr Thomas Totmain Amd Arthoor Wormer Phingsbury Fox Frederik Weaggert Springs Reid Pownt Farl Larwell William Blaisdell Bernard Henderson James Litth Bath Allan Prewis Bins Legreie Fort Dix N.S Myron Woyeeiere Sheveehd Point Henry Deevhty Mickey Varton

Weather Chills North Bath as Deep Freeze Hits Week

In North Bath, residents face bone chilling cold with temperatures around 22 below and several days of subzero wind chills. Community members plan warmth and vehicle prep while local families await milder days and news of upcoming visits.

Sasanoa Tribe Red Men Installs Officers Monday

Sasanoa Tribe No 64 of the Improved Order of Red Men held an officer installation Monday evening at the Red Men’s hall. District Deputy Janes McKinney of Dombegan Tribe Brunswick presided with Byron Hammond as Great Sachem and Ernest Avery as Great Prophet.

Red Mens Hall Janes McKinney Dombegan Brunswick Tne Byron Hammond Sannap Ernest Avery Frederick Libby George Laorestt Sachem Richard Johnson Riams Junior Sagamore Elmer Fox John St Martin Joseph Hargett Arthur Haggett Ralph Boardman Harold Trask Frederick i Libby

Fragmented OCR notes on wagers and gear across events

A garbled OCR passage lists wagers, equipment names, and names such as Wat Te, Celie, Marvan, and Vince Binh. The text references bets, gear items, and event notes with scattered numbers like 314 243 and 6656, but lacks coherent structure or clear facts.

Weageore Beatelluir Ce Marvan Steney Vlad Vince Binhroe

Bottle Drifted from Kennebec Found Near Spain Coast

A fragmented report describes a bottle set adrift in the Kennebec found off Spain's coast. The text mentions various names, places, and dates, with scattered references to sailors, ships, and possible correspondences. The readable portions suggest an overnight voyage or maritime incident with historical nautical context.

Kennebec Spain

Hughes Family Plans Move to Manchester This Month

A fragmented notice indicates the Hughes family will relocate to Manchester this month. Details are unclear due to OCR errors, but mentions of Mr and Mrs Sheth and addresses near Milan suggest a domestic move and potential insurance arrangements.

Hughes Manchester

Unclear Text Fragment From Forest Guard Meeting

Fragmentary OCR notes reference a meeting involving Jewel members George Laventt Hienard Johnson and Arthur Upset Atwalween. Mentions naming securities for the year and a visit from a Great Guard of the Forest Vinenna Sroath of South Portland. Diments to be served of Wert tenga.

Smelt Tietrite Bessie George Laventt Hienard Johnson Arthur Atwalween South Portland

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Wiscasset Museum Grace Lawrence Arrowsic Ralph Steen First Leslie Ainsworth Raymond Ainsworth Spinney Mills Leslie Arrowie School Billy Peter Phinney Ronald Rittall Bion Shea Frank Rittall Robert Hovan South End P.T.A Winter Street Ladies Auxiliary St. Mary’s Guild of Grace Church Oliver Wass Patricia Ressset Lowell North Edgecomb Chandler Thormpeen Percy Holbrook Sunderland Lapran Black Harbor Oliver Lennon Augusta Harland Boynton Francis Perkins USAF John Perkins Wichita Kan Francis Dewhan Harold Davis Fo Deehan Bob Whitmore Keith Whitmore Robert Killiarn Gardiner Leon Belanger Stephen Gooode Stephen Goode Now Mildred Bowie Lewiston William Bailey Westbrook Alpha Booker Joe Trageney Robert Burnham Stanley Irving Burnham Dirigo Court Phippsburg North Wicinity Regent Tuedas Ebericys Gladser Cathran Revere Sunda Sasanoa Tribe Robert Bo Brena al- Ulivernsety Sahiv Ead Arthas Dassett Weeuleuch Laenmers Sasasny Ceelty Byori Bae of Bis Terinas San- Fissurheer Earlin Csegul Ld Snanaker Fuece Mills Milan Edward J. McMann Pleasant Street
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