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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 1955

Page

2

Town Meeting Votes 5000 Reimbursement for Poor Account

Large gathering as Town Meeting votes to authorize the Selectmen to borrow 5000 to reimburse Poor Account expenditures. Nominees circulate for town offices including McIntire Henderson Rogers and Rogers with several re-elections announced. Town books close January 29 and community group meetings follow with various events and notices.

Selectmen Secessor Haggett Raymond McIntire Board of Selectmen Eva Rogers Olega Carlson Macy Whitehead Clifford Pye John Rogers Mark Harrington Harrington Stewart McAllister Bath Riverside Hall Town Hall Youth Fellowship Phippsburg Christian Service Committee John Morse Jr Winneganee Lake Marlene Logan Marilla Totman Vicki Blaisdell Judy Morse Patty Holbrook Peggy Rogers Diane Hamel Ida Nordland Bodwell Grange Doris Hardy Hyde Phippsburg P. T. A Kaye Kidder Ernest Oliver William Blaisdell Thomas Totman Earl Lowell Louis Alexander William Wyman Earl Hamel Gertrude Blaisdell Gordon Alden Ellison Moody Fred Spinney Lewis Alexander Phippsburg Arthur Morse John Blaisdell Pemequid Harry Spinney Arthur Perry George Larrabee Jr Methuan Mass Larrabee Thomas Morse William Balisdell

Life Insurance Open to Ages 60 to 80

Kansas City notice offers seniors aged 60 to 80 a chance to apply for an extra $1,000 life policy through Old American of Kansas City. transactions by mail only with no obligation and no follow up calls. Send age and details via postcard or letter to American Ins. Co. in Kansas City.

Kansas City

Rainbow Assembly elects officers and initiates three candidates

Rainbow Assembly No 6 held its election at Masonic Temple with Hazel Warner presiding. Evelyn Morse was chosen as mother advisor for the ninth consecutive year. Three candidates Cath Phillips Patricia Hill and Judith Jenkins were initiated, and four more candidates faced balloting. An investigating committee was named. New officers include Florence Fullerton as worthy advisor and Diane Bailey as worthy associate advisor. A tryout for competitive officers is set for Sunday January 23 at four.

Rainbow Assembly Genesta E.S Masonic Temple Hazel Warner Evelyn Morse Assembly Cath Phillips Patricia Hill Judith Jenkins Eleanor Merchant Barbara Lawrence Anna Lonn Florence Fullerton Diane Bailey Cynthia Osgood Charity Frances Warner Hope Phyllis Warner Mabel Ashe Patricia A. Robinson Christel Cornish The Temple

Gilliam Jacques Rites For Mary Florence in Dodgeville

Mary Florence Jacques marries Cpl. Henry S. Gilliam in St Stephens church Dodgeville with Rev Monan as celebrant. The couple plans a reception in Rehoboth and future residence there after a Maine motor trip. Out of town guests include Mrs. Gilliam West Point Missouri and Miss Beverly Gilliam Sebasco Estates.

Mary Florence Jacques Raymond Harris Rehobath Mass Cpl Henry S. Gilliam U.S A Warren A. Gilliam Sebasco Estates St. Stephens Church Dodgeville Fr. Monan Mary Frances Lavigne John Harris American Legion Hall Rehoboth U. S Gilliam Maine Sanford Gilliam West Point Beverly Gilliam Donna Lee Gillam Phippsburg

Hooper and Romanoff Marriage At All Saints Unitarian

Parker Morse Hooper of Camden wed Phyllis Brown Romanoff of New York at All Saints Unitarian in New York City. Rev Lawrence I Neale conducted the ceremony with Philip B French of Los Angeles presenting the bride. The couple will reside in Hill Acres Camden after a brief trip, with summer homes previously in Camden and Fall River.

Parker Morse Hooper Camden Phyllis Brown Romanoff New York All Saints Unitarian Church New York City Lawrence I. Neale Philip B. French Los Angeles Robert Wheelwright Wilmington Del North Haven Franklin A. Brown Washington, D. C John W. Webber Hooper Hill Acres

Woolwich Ladies Attend Social Gathering

The event featured sorted sandwiches, cakes, ice cream, punch and coffee. Attendees included Mrs. Herbert McIntire and daughter Judy, Mrs. Fred Morse and daughter Rosa Lyn, plus many other Woolwich residents and friends.

Diana Herbert McIntire Judy Fred Morse Rosalyn Woolwich Olanie Wallace Oscar Gilliam Richard Wallace Frederick Thomas Clyde Pye Faye Raymond Pye Maurice Pye Stanley Hanscom John McMann John Shorey Raymond McIntire

Parker Head PTA Meeting and Local Community Notes

Parker Head PTA meets January 27 at 7 30 p m with Mrs Bernard Wyman and F A Lib by as refreshment chairmen The March of Dimes drive is the meeting theme and Mrs Hamel will head the Mothers March in Parker Head A Milk program will start at Parker Head school Supt S C Gilman visited the school for this and other community items Local residents list visits and dinners plus birthday anniversaries highlight a busy week in Parker Head Bath Phippsburg Togus Brunswick and West Point noted among weekend visits and social calls.

Parker Head PTA Bernard Wyman F. A. Libby Eugene Ross Earl Lowell W. H. Wyman Earl Hamel Phippsburg Center Hyde Bath March of Dimes Drive Sally Ouellette Paul Savage Stanley Felters Marion Nadeau Clarence Leavitt Brunswick Walter Cushing George Watson Lewis Lowell Lowells Lowell Larry Barbour New Jersey Chester Sanbourne Brooksville Albert Gray Edward Sandra Mank Norfolk W.H. Wyman Harriett Leroy Wyman West Point Wyman Kenneth Wyman Mere Point Joyce Ricker Anne Gray Sharon Turner Parker Head Baptist Church William H. Wyman Carl Peaslee Esther David Dresden Lewis F. Lowell Maurice Blaisdell Charles Blaisdell Robin Claudia Hutchins Sebasco Russell Turner J. A. Darling Clyde Stilphen Pittston Arthur Maxfield Portland Angie Mank Arthur Williams Winnegance Bank Mark Harrington Dudley Granville Joe Clarence Sheffield Hazel Young Topsham James Joel King Falmouth Deborah Turner Timothy Hutchins Phil Jacob Leston Harrington Frank Burnell Mary Burnell Bath Memorial Hospital Virginia and Gail Lemont Bud Weston

Surprise Birthday Party For Mrs Barsness At Bath

Mrs Barry Barsness of 39 Allen Street enjoyed a surprise Monday evening party honoring her birthday. Guests included Mr and Mrs William Hill and Mr and Mrs Sherwood Francis. Mr Barsness, purchasing agent at Bath Iron Works, had arranged the dinner after a morning request. The couple moved to Bath in June after Mr Barsness left the Navy and planned to go to Japan. The event featured a decorated birthday cake and social dining. a stray line notes that 36 species of fish enter New York harbor.

Barry Barsness Allen Street New York

Woman Displays Vast Salt and Pepper Collection

Mrs. Eugene Dauphin of 10 Tarbox Street shows an 18 year, about 1000 set collection of salts and peppers. The pieces cover two china cabinets and other spots, many with stories from across the country. She also stored boxes from the Cosmopolitan Hobby Show where they were praised.

Eugene Dauphin Tarbox Street Spac

Pre nuptial shower for Miss Holbrook guest of honor

Miss Marlene Holbrook headlined a pre nuptial shower at 17 Walker Street hosted by Mrs. Fratis MacDonald. The event featured green and white gifts, an umbrella centerpiece, and a buffet lunch. She will wed Pvt. Paul MacDonald of Fort Dix New Jersey on February 2. she works in attorney George M. Carlton Jr.’s office. Invited guests included Mrs. Edward MacDonald Mrs. Erving Hanna and others.

Marlene Holbrook Pvt Paul MacDonald U.S.A Francis MacDonald Pvt. MacDonald Fort Dix N. J Atty George M. Carlton, Jr Edward MacDonald Erving Hanna Walter James Harold B. MacElman, Jr Francis Holmes Ernest Jeff Major Frazer Ralph Cornish George Hartsgrove Neil Sullivan Edward St. Martin Holbrook

Beacon Lights Hold Thursday Meeting With Auction Plans

Beacon Lights met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. James Steen 1485 Washington. Routine business and reports were approved. A ways and means committee including Dean Bonney, Mrs. Franklin Howe, and Mrs. Herman Barter was set to pursue money making projects. A Scotch auction is planned for Jan 27 in the church vestry. Social hour followed with refreshments provided by Mrs. John Voorhees and Mrs. James Steen. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Lord Jr. and others, plus Rev. Oliver W. Bell.

Beacon James Steen Washington Street Dean Bonney Franklin Howe Herman Barter John Voorhees Daniel Lord, Jr Edward Larrabee Harold Grundy Sherman Mitchell Wesley McPhee

Bath to Receive Hurricane Funds

City Manager Nathan C. White announced Bath will get 2466.80 as the state share of hurricane repair costs on highways and bridges from the fall storms Carol and Edna. The payment covers about half of labor equipment and materials used in repairs. Also noted are recipe hints and a trivia line about Ralph Greenleaf’s billiards championships.

Nathan C. White Bath Bridgeshite Carol Edna

Popham Community Snow and Social Events noted

Stanley W Hyde attended a Portland dinner of the American Society of Tool Engineers. Public dinner at Montsweag featured the Crowleys and Spinney families. town Selectman Perkins attended a Thursday meeting. Ernest Pushard hosted a village skating party. Spinney chaperoned at Kennebec Cottages pond. Popham Circle met with Mrs Geneva Moody. visitors included Mrs Ellen King.

Stanley W. Hyde American Society of Tool Engineers Portland Montsweag Guy Crowley Bruce McInnis Ellison Moody Fred H. Spinney Bud Pushard Jesse Munsey Stanley W. Perkins Ernest Pushard Fred Spinney Kennebec Margaret Edith Oliver Terry Markham Courtney Mank Popham Circle Geneva Moody Ellen King Winnegance Popham Norman E. Markham Orville Mank Walter McCourt Phippsburg Center Ernest Shepard Fairfield Raymond Pye Small Point Bernard Carlson Dix’s Island Lester Oliver Spruceville Ernest Oliver Robert Pye Topsham

Coxs Head Dromore Extension Group Meets In January

The Coxs Head Dromore Extension Group met January 12 at the grange hall with Hilda Haskell leading the Got Know Your Food Supply topic. Dinner was by Mrs Eva Rogers and Mrs Olga Carlson. Members received 1955 calendars and listed monthly meetings for the year.

Dromore Grange Hall Hilda Haskell Eva Rogers Olga Carlson P. Edward de Bery Fred Haggett de Bery University of Life Bath

Bowdoin Scholarship Available for Lincoln County Boys

Lincoln county youths aiming for Bowdoin College are reminded that the John G. Stetson ’54 Scholarship Fund funds this year’s scholarships. Preference is given to Lincoln county students. The Stetson Fund, created in 1948 by the late Miss Marian E. Stetson, honors her father Bowdoin graduate of 1854.

Lincoln County Bowdoin College John G. Stetson Stetson Marian E. Stetson Newcaste Bowdoin Harvard Law School Portland Boston United States Circuit Court U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals Newcastle

Prisoners lock themselves in Hillsdale jail door jammed

Twelve inmates trapped after a lever on the cell block door jammed. Sheriff unable to free them until a locksmith from St. Louis, Missouri could be brought in to repair the mechanism.

Hillsdale, Mich Hillsdale County St. Louis

Global temperatures show two degree rise over a century

Records indicate average world temperatures are about two degrees warmer than they were 100 years ago. This points to a long term warming trend with potential climate implications.

Ostrich Tops Speed at Forty Miles an Hour

An ostrich is capable of running at 40 miles per hour, making it the fastest two legged bird on land. This impressive speed showcases its athletic endurance and adaptations for escape.

Bay Point social notes include visits and family news

Bay Point entries report visits by Mrs. L. M. Spinney and others, plus outings by Mr. and Mrs. William Leeman, Billy Leeman, and Forrest Drake. Updates mention Mrs. Thomas Hagan of Bath improving after an accident, and Bow man’s death and kin in California. Kiessling family welcomes Deborah Ann. Mrs. Kiessling recovers from injuries in a recent accident.

L. M. Spinney Five Islands Bay Point Fred P. Taylor Richard Taylor Hagan Auburn Thomas Hagan Bath William Leeman Leeman Sherman Campbell Billy Leeman Woolwich Mina Cummings Forrest Drake The Birchwood Maurice Burns Levett’s Lewiston Dwight Furbish Elizabeth Moffatt Bath and George Renaud Bath Memorial Hospital Jerry McCarthy Lifornia Earl B. Bowman Bowman Highland Park Ill Maine Salter’s Island San Clemente Calif Lydia R. Bowman California Harry Chicago Jean Mobile Carl F. Kiessling Dedham Mass Deborah Ann Charles F. Kiessling

Bathman Finishes Water Color Scene

Douglas Dearborn of 969 Washington street completes a wild geese water color. He has long practiced water colors and pen and ink drawings, selling or gifting works to friends and organizations while crafting salmon flies. His son George of Boston, an artist, finished an oil of the U S S Mitscher destroyer leader presented to its captain upon his departure. Some stars are ten times hotter than the sun.

Douglas Dearborn Washington Street Dearborn George Boston U.S.S. Mitscher Bath

Parakeet Training Tips From a Pet Owner

SEWALL WILLIAMS shares practical, experience based advice on taming parakeets and teaching them to talk. He outlines step by step methods, patience requirements, and cautionary notes to avoid scaring or losing the bird while encouraging speech and bonding.

Mrs David White Talks On India At Ladies Aid

The Ladies' Aid of Central church met at the parish house with President Mrs Eugene Sprague presiding. New member Mrs David White spoke on India describing the country and its scenery. A supper for the Men's club was planned for January 18.

Ladies’ Aid of Central Church Eugene Sprague H. Larrabee Lou Sanborn Harold Cutting Sherman McQuaide Wilden Smith Leonard Lord David White India Czechoslovakia Salerno James T. Bonney Harold E. Cutting

No Water Boy? Detroit Family Boosts Ninth Son Baseball Team

Mrs. Dorothy Langohr aged 32 gave birth to her ninth son in Detroit. Her husband Harold, aged 33, a lumber salesman, and the eight existing boys greet the arrival with enthusiasm, joking they now form a family baseball team.

Detroit Dorothy Langohr Harold

Sugar in Hawaii Remains Dominant Yet Modest Global Share

Sugar is Hawaii's biggest business, yet the island state accounts for only about one fortieth of the world's sugar production. This contrast highlights Hawaii's local economic prominence alongside its limited share of global output.

Hawaii

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Charles Pye Merle Gillam Giliiam Jacques Hooper-Romanoff Parker Mrs. Barsness New York Harbor Bath Woman Miss Holbrook Beacon Lights Ralph Greenleaf Cox Richard B. K. McLanathan Edward P. Thomas Dix's Island Reginald Gordon Stanton C. Dozois Julia B. Dozois H. L. Carlisle Martin F. Goodwin Wolfeboro N. H E. P. Thomas Wesley Harrington Richard Dozois Edward de Bery Omar Perry Meadowbrook Bathman Sewall Williams Peter Polly Center Street
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