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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jul 04, 1957

Page

7

Bath Records Cut Board Size and Elects Arthur Sewall

Forty years ago at Bath Nations Bank stockholders elected Arthur Sewall to a six member board joining re-elected directors William D. Sewall Samuel S Sewall Albert H Shaw Langdon T Snipe and Frank B Nichols At another Bath meeting directors were re elected including Oliver Moses George P Davenport and G G Deering City life notes report YMCA basketball vs 12th Company CAC Westbrook and several local civic events and projects in progress across Bath and surrounding towns.

Bath Nations Bank Arthur Sewall William D. Sewall Samuel S Sewall Albert H. Shaw Langdon T. Snipe Frank B. Nichols First National Bank Oliver Moses George P. Davenport G. G. Deering John S. Hyde A. J. Dunton C. V. Minott, Jr J. Edward Drake Frederick E. Drake William S. Shorey Louise Harriman Leonice Morse Doroths Sewall Miriam Kimbal Priscilla Kimball Ariel Lewiston The Bath Trust Company R. H. Bexter Frank S. Bowker Charles H. Cahill Charles W. Clifford Charles A Coombs B. H. Coughlin E. S Crosby D. T Dougherty T. S. Gibbons H. P. Hathorne D. L. Howard Charles H. Oliver J. Houghton McLellan C. V. Minott Samuel R. Percy Frank A Small Harry B.sawyer L. Eugene Thebeau Rupert H. Baxter Gardiner G Deering William B. Mussenden J. Edward Hushes

Corliss Street Parish Library of a Busy Sterling Bible Class Ladies

Corliss Street church parish shows lively activity with a Sunday collection over 200 dollars. The Sterling Bible Class annual business session elected officers at Mrs R H Mitchell home. Principal James F King and Mrs King hosted Morse High faculty and Supt Flood with refreshments.

Corliss Street Sterling Bible R. H. Mitchell John Hunt Joseph Wexier John Gillespie Richard Quick Deering Maude Bliss Tyler Taylor William Pearson Abbie McCabe James F. King Morse High School

Bath to Host Two Screen Stars in Musical Comedy Week

Manager Webber announces a major show week in Bath featuring two big screen stars, Max Asher and Margery Lake, headlining a 20 person musical comedy next week. Local notes report hospital nursing class photos, shipyard activity, launches, and community gatherings with several Bath residents traveling or hosting events in January 1917.

Webber Bath Operan House Bath Max Asher Miss Warjorie Lake Triangle Fine Arts

Representative Corliss Elected Secretary of Railroads and Expresses

Charles E. Corliss of this city has been elected secretary on railroads and expresses. Miss Madeline Madden returned to Lynn Massachusetts after visiting her brother Joseph H. Madden in this city. Samuel R. Percy and William M. Adams of this city were named members of the general committee for the Shriners Ladies Night and ceremonial event.

Dorothy Jewett Charles E. Corliss Madeline Madden Lynn Mass Joseph H. Madden Samuel R. Percy William M. Adams Shriners’ Ladies

Local notices and events fill January page

January 15 1917 community notes report errands visits and travels of residents including Miss Leah Green captain of Morse High School basketball team appearing in The Trouble at Satterlee s. Other items mention Miss Minnie Green Lewiston Mrs divra Riese Mrs Charles Durant and several local trips to Boston Portland and Brunswick with church, school, hotel, and business updates.

Leah Green Irks I Morse High School Satterlee’s Miss Green London

Morse Puts Up Stubborn Battle In Final Quarter Loss

Old Town's Indians beat Morse 63 41 after leading 32 22 at halftime. Morse guard Ray Bishop sparked a late rally but Old Town pulled away in the fourth quarter, paced by Skip Chappelle with 19 points and Delaware Cyr Ten Cyr each scoring 10 to 12. Morse faces St Louis of Biddeford next Friday night in a rematch after losing to St Louis earlier this season.

Morse Old Town Morse Gym Gens Hunter Invaders Indians Maine Ray Bishop Huntermen Bishop Bruce Weybrant Fred Brown Bill Russell Lewiston Collec Largey Fa Delaware Auple Cyr Bishop Westran Skip Chappelle Old Town Speed Merchant Delaware and Cyr St Louis Biddeford St. Louis Chappelle Mitchell Sturgeon C Littlefield Ponce Delaware lCyr Ro Bishop Pierce Brown Harrington Thayer Towle Ip i Weybrant Crosses Huen

Bath AC Beats Buxton Club 88 to 56 on Sunday

Bath A C won its third game of the year routing the Buxton Bullets 88 56 at the Bath Armory. Bob Philbrick led the Buxtonites with 23 points while Hares Musk added 16 for Bath A C with 12 from Bory Wilson and 10 each from Capua Don Harrison and Mel Cornish. Bath travels Sunday to Togus to face the Gir diner All Star before hospitalized Veterans Administration crowd.

Bath A. C Buxton Bullets Bath Armory A. C Buxtonites Bath Bob Philbrick Seck AW Hares Musk Vict Tory Bory Wilsatt Amit Capua Don Harrison Mel Cornish Togus Veterans’ Administration Building

Richmond Plans Charity Event and Local Appointments

Richmond hosts a January fund raiser for the March of Dimes with committees led by Mrs. Leslie Dewitt, Mrs. Roy Dickinson, Mrs. Maurice Reynolds, and Miss Cecelia Robinson. The Richmond Corner Extension Association met with Miss Courtney Hinckley. Bread Specialties were led by Mrs. Viola Riske. Rev James King of Beverly Farms Mass was invited to serve the United Baptist church parish. Mrs Carl Anderson named March of Dimes chair for Richmond. George McMaster, Mrs Laura Reynolds, and Miss Cecelia Robinson attended Kennebec County Council in August.

March of Dimes Leslie Dewitt Roy Dickinson Maurice Reynolds Cecelia Robinson Richmond Corner Carl Anderson Richmond George McMaster Laura Reynolds Kennebec County Council Augusta

Wiscasset Daily Notices and Obituary Highlights

Wiscasset reports residents moved into the Petrie house on High Street and the former Dodge house corner Federal and Hooper. Alexander G. Crawford eXAN Terry JS. died at his home on December 14 born in England in 1882. A seam fitter and outside foreman, he came to Wiscasset five years ago from Revere Massachusetts. He belonged to St Philip's Episcopal Church and Lincoln Lodge of Masons. Surviving are his wife, two sons, three daughters, and five grandchildren. Funeral services were held at St Philip's Church Wednesday at two p.m. with Rev. Robert P. Frazer officiating.

Bell Petrie High Street Nancy Denmark Dodge House Federal Hooper Alexander G. Crawford Exan Terry JS Dan Bor England Wiscasset Revere Mess St. Philip's Episcopal Edureh Lincoln Lodge of Masons St. Philip's Church Wellnesday Robert P. Frazier

Bath hospitality aims to impress visiting visitors

A fragmented item notes Bath hospitality seeking to prove itself during a conference visit by a large group described as 300 Mane boys. The text shifts to a kitchen tip about adding cucumber to ham sandwiches, offering a brief culinary aside with no clear connection to the main event.

Bath

U S Marine Band Expected Here In Fall

The United States Marine Band, last seen here in October 1945 at Moree High School, plans fall appearances across New England. After a successful tour, Captain Atber Seheepper and the Cadet Saurd of ereetonys will headline, with former member ThesCadet Saurd providing a dynamic show for a new generation of listeners.

United States Marin Moree High School Enland Thivena Bane Jimior Drumsont Biel Cops Balbo Mbarinir Betrel Qatar Captain Atber Seheepper Eeterel Wil Iin F. Santerpianen ThesCadet Saurd Ereetonys Aedben Bunds

Red Cross December reports detail Bath chapter service

December activity shows 8995 four by four bandages two beanies and 438 birthday gifts donated for Togus Veterans Hospital by Craw Ladies. West Bath Grange supplied 60 new Christmas ecards. Lionesses and others contributed. Open cases 9, six closed, $233 disbursed. Chapter treasurer and officers noted, with schooling and overseas gift box programs continuing.

Seth S. Mittin Craw Ladies Togus Veteran’s Hospital West Bath Grange Augusta Rotary ‘Club Lionesses Daughters of Isabella Cosmopolitan Club Bath Teachers Club Womens Society of Christian Service Wesley Methodist Church Jan Leet Oliver W. Bell Home Services Eliason Harold S Avery Bell F. O. Barsness Ralph W. Bragg Patrick Dawson Kenneto Praincisco Melvin. B. Henderson Edward Kinder Oscar R. Marsh George J. Nuyrent Seth S Mullin Rich Ho Ta Tepee Richards James B

Rotary talk sketches commission's staff reuse after change

A Rotary speaker outlined the commission’s physical aspects and noted personnel largely carry over from the old Development Commission. He described divisions within the department and key roles, stressing continuity amid organizational shifts.

Old Development Commission

Morse Shipbuilders Edge Blue Devils in Lewiston Tilt

Morse Shipbuilders beat Lewiston 60 to 58 in a wild Lewiston Armory game led by Fred Brown’s first-half surge and Bishop’s late inside play. Lewiston's Soucy ignited a fourth-quarter rally, but Morse held on for their third win in nine, as Brown and Bishop anchored the attack and Morse converted from the line down the stretch.

Morse Shipbuilders Edge Blue Devils Lewiston Tahtaks Bowd Farrington Dowster Blue Devils Lewistomn Armory Fred Brown Creek Gene Hunters Crew Morse Mit Ino Morse Thorn Blue Devils Brown Ray Biden Lewiten Decine Tip Bath Bishop Giugne Bob Soucy Serviers Soues Krol Coury Hartington Soucy Bruce Weybrant Sonny Towle Ed Berman Huntermen Old Town At & O'Clock Gagne Neagle Louey Blue Devil Lewton Mors Gombine Sell Towle Horrinian Wererbrant Thayer IP Infor G. EG Meagic Aris LO Hasne Lahey P Oe Palman Berman Viers Lewiston Ll Lee Vna Bennett

Question period follows Rotary lecture in Portland visit

A question and answer period followed the lecture. Visiting Rotarians attending the session were George Goodall of Portland and Harry Lally of Brunswick.

Paris Alain George Goodall Portland Harry Lally Brunswick

Governor Calls Sanding Roads to Prevent Traffic Accidents

Government urges towns Bath and surrounding areas to clear hazards on highways after a severe storm. Officials ask motorists to slow down and drive with care, and residents to stay off streets unless necessary. If local action stalls, a special town meeting or state safety program may be sought to protect lives.

Taust Drivdnes Bath

Bath Junior High Talent Show Cast and Acts

Bath Junior High presents a talent show listing Joanne Bailey in acrobatic dance Allegheny Moon with Donna Nicoll vocal trio Whispering Shapes and a cast including Nancy Turner Bea Fuller Susans Breitlert and Marie Hederman. Acts feature tap numbers James Day quartet Pormight Wow Be Tony To Ale and Boogie Beats with vocal solos.

Joanne Bailey Allegheny Moon Donna Nicoll Dorradne Turner Nancy Topple Bea Bora Fuller Barheara Ods Ternbaiyt Weed James Cal Quartet Tony Ale Matha Hederman Tic Wathen Simd Susans Breitlert Tap Donee Chers Wethebbee Amthony Aloon Dorms Crosby Finde

Cotialic Youth Plans For Future Activities At St Mary's

The Catholic youth group at St Mary's meets each Wednesday at K of C Hall on Mid Wy Street. Directed by Mrs Anne Gagnon Alphonse Purcotte Charles Benoit Bart O'Donnell and Lionel Lessard the group elected officers Richard Dark president Ruth Amirault vice president Carmen Cormier secretary Ernest Rouillard treasurer and Loraine Cormier assistant treasurer. About forty youths have joined with plans for films discussions and debates weekly. A skating party at Bowdoin rink and a homemade candy booth at St Mings Parish Bazaar Feb 22 23 are slated. This week’s meeting was canceled due to mid year exams.

Vueonserts of Columbus St. Mary’s Parmeets K. of C. Hall Mid- Wy Street Anne Gagnon Alphonse Purcotte Charles Benoit Bart O'Donnell Lionel Lessard Bowdoin St. Mings Parish

City Manager Urges No Parking During Snow Storm

City Manager Stanley W. Judkins appeals to motorists to refrain from parking on streets and sidewalks during the present snow storm until plows finish clearing. He notes parked cars hinder plows and urges drivers to use off street parking and keep sidewalks clear. Plow crews mobilized with seven street plows two sidewalk plows and sand salt units to treat icy intersections.

Stanley W. Judkins Judkins

Also Mentioned on This Page

Bath Daily Times YMCA CAC Westbrook Marks Rf Cartmill Farnham Hagan Foss Alicia B. Crosby J. H. Hamlet and Son Barbados West Batt Grange James B. Lemont Pomona Ethel Lemont Bat Drivng Club Dunton Opera House Miss Harriott Ledyard Clarence W Morse Boston Charles A. Blair Hudson Navigation Co New Home Anna Morse Mrs Finchey Hudson Avenue John Diffen Old North Church Maurice Jewett Emery Footer Kennebec Yacht Club Jima Shaw Virginia Bay Point M. H Oak Grove Seminary Assalborough M. A. Haraden E. W. Larrabee Cecil Paine Hyde Windass Co New York Jennie R. Morse New .York Anna Bat Aerie No Thomas B. Berry P. W. W. L. Cullinans P. P. Larry S. Farrell G.G. P Bonney Andrew Cahill Rep Larrabee Corliss Milliken Charles 3. Brown Harry A. Plummer Texas Social Club Music Hall Shaughnessey Freda Wiliams Charley Coughlin William Long Fred Doughty Arrowsic Express Wll Lisbon Falls Bath Hospital Percy & Small Yard Torrey Roller Bushing Works Clarence W. Morse S. L. Fogg Linden and Washington Streets J. A. Legro Jack New Hampshire Massachusetts R. P. Baxter Emma T. Twitchell E. K. Harding Frank H. Haggett Savannah Georgia Shipbuilding Co F. E. Drake Mrs. Cobb Helen Crosby Alice Randall Margaret Mulligan Marion Alice Dain P. Clinto Elliott Fuller Alma Gluck A. A. Percy Charles Kingsbury Sonia Samuel C. Menvel Percy & Small Kennebec W. T. Peck Peck Murray Club Emma Martha Hooper Green Street Abner C. Johnson Union Hill G. A. Cahill George Jr Butterfield Fred Cahill Andrew Lilie Cahill Henry F. Minott Margaret Ella Sprague W. C. Oliver Frank Given A. F. Williams of Phippsburg Charles A. Adams Batty Pritty Verdun Putnam Machine Co John Dilfin Wellman Quay W. J. Baker Baker Ole Hanson Gladys Carter Ada McCormck Gorham Normal School Fred B. Reed W. D. Page Weathersfield M. J Duncklee S. H. Lancaster Bangor George T. Cutting Florence M. Barrows Rockland W. D. Mitchell Pine Street Walter Fogg Herbert Sk. Cole Cuba Bath Driving Club Lily Pond Marke Thomas Gibbens Frodas Washington Street Atre E. M. Fuller Free Pescribner Porthed Jewett Glou¢es.cr Andrews-Hallett Boothbay Richard Matthews Hallett Jeannet.Bunker Bath Chamber of Commerce Frank ,R. Johnson Ruth New London, Conn C. Raymond Chappell North Street Mrs. Johnson Mr. Chappell H. E. Ward Bermuda Prince's Hotel League of Central Church Joseph Torrey John McInnes Naomi Club Red Men's Hall Wassits of Auburn W. T. Boyd Lockmere Georgetown Five Island Andrew R. Cahill McLaughlin Montevideo Harrain M.D Murray George F. Preston Fitchburg Mercasatile Co Minnie Green Lewston Divra Riese Hiurtehinoh Basel Uetter Mes Charles Durant Mil- Milles Rice Woletober Seatee P. Davenport Boston Thesday Young's Frank Daley Bliss Business College Lci A. Roy Bertin Falls N. H Allan H. Ramsay Ehor First Hyde Windlass F. W. Morrell Sulicel S. of W T. W. Hyde Camp Sons of Veterans G. A. R. Hall South End H.G. Hodgdon H. L. Grinnell Gordon Holbrook Finance Bath AC Buxton Club Bath A.C Pis H. Cornish Wilson M. Cornish Musk Harrison LaRochelle DeCapua Kingsbury Ad Pecci Callan ‘Green Sawyer Flick Stevens Philbrick Pinkham Warner and Tabor MeIntire Rivenett Mirris U.S. Marine Band Red Cross Bath Junior High Cotialic Youth
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