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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jul 05, 1956

Page

3

Wiscasset Museum hosts show and open house events

The Longfellow room features pieces from the Stephenson house in Portland. Open House Day in Wiscasset set for Aug 15 marks the first time in years the old houses will welcome the public. The fourth annual hobby show and strawberry festival drew about 600. top honors went to Mrs. E A Grumann and Mrs. Charles Stratfard for driftwood lobster shack and aluminum work.

Longfellow Stephenson Portland Maine Wiscasset St. Philip’s E. A. Grumann Westport Charles Stratfard Southport H. E. Darling Harvey Beane Leslie Scattergood Boothbay Harbor Terry Lewis Wesley Day Charlotte's Web Stuart Chapin Isabella Frazier Lincoln County Safety Committee Barbara Cost Portsmouth N. H Curtis Pearson Pearson David Crockett Taylor Barn Alice Taylor Camden Hodge Street Frank Lemuel Vose Newcastle Clara MacCarty Bangor Clinton Perkins Denmark Germany Holland Belgium Austria Switzerland France England Perkins Kate Perkins Bernard Merry Miles Memorial Hospital Thomas H. Bolling Eric Bolling Fessenden M. Chase Main Street George Gavett St. Andrew's Hospital Theodore Sherman, Jr Wendy Ross Sally Brun Daniel R. Sortwell Henry P. Cowley Melrose Highlands Mass Donald M. Petrie Clayton Grover

Arrowsic Residents Host, Move, and Visit Weakened by Travel News

A summary of social notices from Arrowsic and surrounding towns shows guests and moves. Herbert and Jeanette Larkin hosted by Jeanette Pitkin at her Jones Eddy cottage. James Wilkins family moved to Bowdoinham. Wilkins to commute from Bath Iron Works. Allen Frye and Maynard of Essex visit Frye parents at Black House Point. Robert Hogan of Washington, D C. vacationing at Spinney Mill road home. Mrs Horatio L Baker hosted Jane Lemont and others from Bath area for luncheon. Carlton family visits include Howard Carlton of Arrowsic and West Bath. Vernon Carlton of Pittston as overnight guests. G Witser of Merced California left after a three day visit to Horatio Baker. Trips to Boothbay Harbor and Monmouth included plus a Gilbert and Sullivan performance of The Gondoliers.

Herbert Larkin Reading Mass Jeanette Pitkin Jones Eddy James Wilkins Arrowsic Bowdeinham Wilkins Bath Iron Works Allen Frye Maynard Essex Mass Frye Howard O. Frye Black House Point Robert Hogan Washington, D. C Spinney Mill Road Horatio L. Baker Jane Lemont Old Ladies Home Carrie Lemont Charles Bruce Mae Besaw High Street Bath Howard Carlton Arrowsie Roland Carlton West Bath Charles Merrier Webster Vernon Carlton Pittston Carlton Robert G. Witser Merced Calif Niagara Falls Boothbay Harbor Monmouth Gilbert & Sullivan Theatre

West Bath notes Shamrocks 4-H meeting and local news

The Shamrocks 4-H club met at Joan Ring’s home on June 27 with members and guests present. The Salvation Army house to house drive raised 96.17 dollars, excluding gifts, led by Mrs Court ney Stover with assisted volunteers. Other items include updates on residents visiting, births at Mercy Hospital, cottage stays, and local employment.

Shamrocks Courtney Stover Loring Small Harry Larrabee Verl McNelly Harry Fullerton Owen Williams Robert Metcalf Florence Neiley Carl Graves Henry White Carolyn Rogers Stanley Rose Carl Robinson Evan Silibaldi Bath David Ring Robert Cressey King's Point Philip Burns Ethel Burns Rosedale Julia V. Coombs Portland Francis Bertrand Brigham’s Cove Frank Rose England Paul Lemont Richard Michael Mercy Hospital Sherry Grindell John H. Grindell Sebasco Estates

Community Center to Open at Riverside Hall in Phippsburg

The Community Center opens this evening at Riverside hall under the direction of Mr. and Mrs. Norman Dubie with other local schedules noted. Dr. Horace Holton of Wellesley Mass will speak at the Center church Sunday assisted by Norman Dubie. other civic meetings include the Phippsburg Christian Service committee Monday and Dro more grange events.

Riverside Hall Norman Dubie Horace Holton Wellesley Mass Holton Phippsburg Christian Service Committee Mark Harrington Bodwell Grange Dromore Grange Vicki Blaisdell Clifford Pye Anita Totman Annie Harrington Nettie Hughes Eleanor Rogers Eva Rogers Althea Ward Mildred Dowling Alice Lowell Olga Carlson Addie Seavey Emily Wyman Jannette Oliver Eveline Beals Aletha Campbell Mildred Rogers Ada Haggett Helen DeBery Gladys Dozois Thelma Skillin Harold Rogers Beatrice Lewis Center Church Frederick Haggett John Rogers Patty Brunswick Wilbur MacMilliam Pauline Wyman Brookline Scribner Mockler South Portland Howard Bowker Ralph Doughty West Point Portland Jean Hunt Camp Birchmere Antrim N.H Betty Bowker Central Maine General Hospital Lewiston Thomas Totman Gorham N. H Coffman Small Point University of Maine Melvin Burnett York Village Fred Haggett Wilbur MacMillan Harold Seavey Clarence Schofield Battery B National Guard Camp Wellfleet Arthur Totman Swanton Gerald Wyman Henry Doughty Owen Totman Paul Wallace Brightwater Cottage

Whiteman Honors Father in Denver School Dedication

Paul Whiteman the King of Jazz visits Denver to dedicate a city school named for his late father Wilberforce J. Whiteman, praising his dad’s lifelong impact. He notes his father died 20 years ago but remains vividly alive in Denver. He adds his father did more than he will.

Whiteman Denver Paul Whiteman Wilberforce J. Whiteman

Out Of State Crash Trumbull Conn Nine autos involved

A parkway accident in Trumbull Connecticut involved nine automobiles. Only the state police car investigating the series of rear end collisions bore Connecticut plates. The damaged cars came from Massachusetts Rhode Island New York New Jersey and Maryland.

Trumbull Conn Connecticut Massachusetts Rhode Island New York New Jersey Maryland

Democrats Gain 14 Write-In Candidates in State Election

Democrats bolster slate with 14 write-in candidates for the September 10 state election while Republicans add two. The outcome leaves 43 offices without Democratic nominees and reduces Republican vacancies to 10.

State YMCA Camp Opens Season On Saturday

The Maine State YMCA camp opened its 41st season with over 200 campers arriving Saturday. Camp director W. David Dellert led staff training week ending Friday. Bath boys including John Preney, Robert Buck, Richard Nolan, David Snowdon, Jimmy Stilphen and Steve Zimmerman plan to attend. The second period begins July 14 with capacity 234, and spaces remain for the two week period starting July 28 and the final period starting August 11.

Maine State Gordon W. Drew Augusta W. David Dellert Bath John Preney Robert Buck Richard Nolan David Snowdon Jimmy Stilphen Steve Zimmerman Dellert

Library to Follow Summer Hours at Patten Free Library

Mrs. Florence Calderwood head librarian announces July and August summer schedule. Beginning Monday July 2 the library will be open daily 12 noon to 6 pm, Monday through Saturday.

Florence Calderwood Patten Free Library

Allowance System Teaches Kids Banking Skills

A father uses extra bank check books given to his children. Each week their allowance is credited in the books and they write checks to spend. Parents act as bank, providing banking experience and a clear record of expenditures for mom and dad.

Omaha Mom Pop

Navy divers near Pacific depth record off Japan

Two sailors from Pearl Harbor based submarine rescue vessel USS Coucal ASR 8 nearly broke the Pacific Fleet Diving Record by descending 440 feet during offshore diving off Japan.

Pearl Harbor Japan

Summer activities dot a Bath area waterfront scene

Docks at Jack Wryster camps host anglers and hikers enjoying pleasant weather. Mrs Roby Welch entertains friends including Mrs Wickham D Rich and Mrs T Tarpy Schulten of Woolwich. Cmdr Cyril Bentley, Retired USN, opens his Barley Neck home for the season.

Jack Wryster Roby Welch Wickham D. Rich T. Tarpy Schulten Woolwich James A. Bimson Carleton W Lowell Lawrence R Vuil Bath Cmdr Cyril Bentley U.S. N Shelton, Con Jackie New Jersey

North Bath residents mark new home move and visits

Mr and Mrs John Rockefeller and daughter Cindy moved into their North Bath home after living in Bath. Several trips and visits follow across Maine and New England, with family members staying in Bath Farmington Woolwich Exeter Washington DC and Rome among other places.

John Rockefeller Cindy Bath J. Carroll Wing Farmington Amah Coolidge Livermore Falls Calvin Wing Hollis Leeman Woolwich Henry G. Root Boston Edwin Hemingway Butch Haines Royden Haines Jr Royden Haines Bettis Washington, D. C Eulalia Butch Neice Annette Haines Exeter N. H Haines Charles Whitten Whitten Sandra Pearson Sewall Pearson Arthur Temple Frank T. Chamberlain Jr Kathy Andrew Boothbay H. W. Rogers Harold Scammel Westminster Mass William Nadeau Edmund Higgins Rose Lee Higgins George Lawrence Harry Higgins Rome Pine Tree Camp Ardenne Haines Edward Hawkes Albert Woodman

West Bath Methodists Hold July Fourth Services

The West Bath Methodist Church on Berry Mills road held Sunday worship led by Rev. Oliver Bell. Guest soloist Donna Smith sang two numbers with organ by Alice Smith and the quartet performed We Are Marching To Zion. The sermon theme was Obedience To The Laws Of Liberty tied to the Declaration of Independence anniversary.

Methodist Church West Bath Berry Mills Road Oliver Bell Donna Smith Theodore Smith Alice Smith America Zion Bell Earl Lermond Robert Metcalf Harry Marsden Alice Small

Idabel Council backs crackdown on parking rules

Idabel Oklahoma City Council voted to crack down on parking violations at the urging of Police Chief Sam Sellers. The first ticket was issued to Chief Sellers.

Idabel, Okla Idabel Sam Sellers Sellers

West Bath Dramatic Club Sees Fall Meeting and Wedding Invitation

The West Bath Dramatic Club held its final meeting before summer at the Grange Hall with President Roger McNelly leading. A rising vote of thanks was given to Jack Landers for directing the club’s Monday night variety show, and Bonnie Belanger and Stephen Goodenow Jr were invited to wed on July 7 at West Bath Church.

West Bath Bonnie Belanger Stephen Goodenow, Jr Stephen Goodenow Brunswick West Bath Church Maureen Merrick Joan Chambers Jack Landers Eunice Coombs Pauline Belanger Jean Belanger Phyllis Gagner Roger McNelly Arvella Holbrook Rita Hennessey Virginia Wallace Sylvia McCorr Miriam Merrick Son Dean Nancy Holbrook

Thirty percent of Americans over sixty five work or are wives of workers

A historical note reports that about thirty percent of Americans aged over 65 are employed or are married to laboring spouses. It highlights the economic role of older adults and their households within the workforce.

Baker Weds Williams at Maines Home in Bath

Beverly J. Baker daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph L. Winslow of Woolwich and Talbert F. Williams son of the late Mr. and Mrs. William F. Williams of Bath were married Friday evening at 8 30 in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Maines 160 Middle Street. Elder E Kent Jones performed the double ring ceremony. The bride wore a brown suit with yellow accessories and a corsage of yellow carnations and baby’s breath. Attendants were Mr. and Mrs. George Pinkham of Bath. A reception followed with a four tiered wedding cake and refreshments. The bride, a Morse High School attendee, is a Portland High School graduate. Williams, a Bath resident and U S Army veteran who served in Korea, works in construction. They will reside at 35 Russell Street and are hosting a large list of Bath area guests.

Oe Partridge Cemetery Association Frank Bailey Alice Galvin John Howe Bernice Bailey Jennie Howe Dinsmore Leech Marcia Stinson Cyrus Gilmore Costello P. Hall Albert Temple Elizabeth Hathorne Frank J. Walker Capitol Island Negquasset Extension Group Russell Boyd Boston Jane Spearin Lewiston Sidney Shaw Sidney, Jr Lynn Mass Livermore Falls Herbert Leeman Chester Leeman Wayne Marjorie Woorter Ruth Murphy Maude Wright Ruth Leeman Norma Holbrook Randy Dicky Ella Robson Kay Stevens Elmer McFarland Alden Woodworth Victor Woodworth McFarland Barley Neck Road Ethel Blodgett Bath Sidney Beane Selkirk Arthur Beane River Road Hawley Bethlehem Steel Construction Corp Keith Jameson New York State Moosehead Lake Jameson Merle Jameson Sylvania Waldoboro Lucien Ames Nequasset Carle Longfellow Day's Ferry Linwood Carr Cumberland Center Telephone Pioneers Martha Washington Inn Readfield Mae Boyd Walker Woolwich Alice Gilvin Paris Wilbur Hugin Allen Beanie Jiancee June Dunton Boothbay Harbor Beane Sidney Beaune N.Y Edith York Woolwich Central School Gorham State Teachers College Stanwood Gilman Phippsburg University of Maine Ormo Beverly J. Baker Ralph L. Winslow Talbert F. Williams William F. Williams Robert L. Maines Middle Street E. Kent Jones George Pinkham Morse High School Portland High School Williams Bath Schools U. S. Army Korea Russell Street Daniel Wright Massachusetts Nealand Knight Westbrook Allen Williams Brunswick Marjorie Wall Gordon Hersom West Point Blanchard Crowley Popham Beach Richard Soile Myrtle Mae Brown Diane Morris Alec Lyons Carroll Wakefield Elnora Boggs Harry F. Morin Ralph G. Stetson Gaspe Peninsula Charles J. Donnell Kalamazoo Mich Koghm Beach Lloyd Jermain Philip Victoria N. B Popham Anna Lonn Joanne Albertson Irma Joan Crocker Nancy Keegan Mary Virginia Gillies Nancy Akeley Joan Dauphinee Donna Richardson Mary Jean Stern Camp Wayaka Oxford Patricia Ames Orris Ames Cherry Street Camp Ridgeway Coopers Mills Berwick A. George Moses Maine State Department of Health and Welfare Winchester Robert Frink Frink Cyrus Ashe Center Street Judy Milford British Columbia Dave Garroway Wcsh-Tv

Miss Jane Cole Weds E S Legard in Groveton NH

Miss Jane Ethel Cole daughter of Mr and Mrs Merwin Cole of Groveton NH became the bride of E Sargent Legard son of Catharine H Legard and Elwood S Legard in a double ring ceremony at the Groveton Methodist church Ensign Edwin H Powers Jr USN of Groveton served as best man and James Cole is among attending relatives after the ceremony the couple left for a two week wedding trip

Jane E. Cole E. Sargent Legard Groveton, N. H Jane Ethel Cole Merwin Cole Catharine H. Legard Elwood S. Legard Groveton Methodist Church Edwin H. Powers, Jr USN James Cole Legard Bath Ralph O. Dale Brewster G. Sedgwick Paul G. Graustuck Judith Trott Sam Trott Charles B. Doyle, Jr Harvey Bennett Conrad E. Rouillard

Bath area notes reflect summer visits and travels

Personal notes from Bath detail Mrs Lillian Allen of Fitchburg visiting Bath with Miss Augusta Pitts. Many residents report summer outings from King Point to Sagadahoc Bay, hospital returns, wedding attendances, and family visits including Fort Dix training fr/ Pvt Richard Hinds and Mrs Pat Dewsnap at Sagadahoc Bay cottage.

Lillian Allen Fitchburg Mass Bath Augusta Pitts Deering Street Sadie Garcelon Middle Street Bath Memorial Hospital Laforest Coombs Cherry Street King’s Point New Meadows Amy Stebbins South Street Roselin Bramhall Albert Severson Friendship Branford Harford Five Islands Nova Scotia Major Joseph J. Rogers Aniston Ala Rogers Charles J. Donnell Popham Beach Richard Hinds Frank Hinds Valley Road Fort Dix N. J Raymond Thayer Janet Marjorie Anne Framingham Clifton Gainsley Pepper Ellington Woolwich Arthur Sewall Stonehouse Farm Audrey Hill William B. Kennison Grace Episcopal Church John H. Hunt Bangor Sebasco Chester Wallace William P. Hatch Washington Street Gertrude Trott Old Ladies Home High Street Gowen Nursing Home Pat Dewsnap Mutual Toy Company Brookline David Donald Dwight Michael Melanie Bush Imckley Cottage Sagadahoc Bay Georgetown

Divorces Granted In Sagadahoc Superior Court Term

Twenty eight divorces were decreed by Justice Leonard T. Williams at the Sagadahoc Superior Court term, with cases including Fayalene Lewis across Norman Lewis, Elizabeth Lee across Robert Lee, and numerous Bath area settlements for Cruel and abusive treatment or intoxication. The term recessed to July 16.

Leonard T. Williams Auburn Sagadahoc Superior Court Grant Fayalene Lewis Richmenga Norman Lewis Mount Vernon Elizabeth F. Lee Bath Robert G. Lee Waterville Helen R. Douglass Roger L. Douglass Bowdoinham Mildred A. Whittaker Clyde T. Wittaker Land North Haven John M. Read Anna M. Read Pittston Carl A. Bickford Constance E. Bickford Bowdoin Dorothy W. Stookey Topsham John Elwood Stovey Marilyn P. Marchese Vince Marchese, Jr Richmond Clyde O. Curtis Mary Belle Curtis William A. Perrey, Jr Joan L. Perrey Philadelhia Natalie G. Landry Frank E. Landry Gardiner

Morse Family Plans Extended Summer Reunion

The Morse family hosts a multi‑branch reunion with Horace G Morse and spouse entertaining daughter Mrs John Reevy and grandchildren from Huntington West Virginia and Pottstown Pennsylvania. Relatives will visit from July through mid July to early July at the Morse summer home at Popham Beach marking the first all‑family gathering in 11 years with grandchildren attending.

Horace G. Morse Oakstreet John Reevy Anne Stephen Joseph Huntington W. Va Mr. Reevy Victor J. Roberts John Thomas Michael Huey Peter Pottstown John A. Morse 2d Alden Richmond Morse Popham Beach

Stain Removal Tips for Coffee and Tea Spills

Sponge stains with lukewarm water then apply nonalkaline detergent suds. Work into fibers and rinse thoroughly to remove coffee or tea marks.

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