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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jul 21, 1960

Page

4

Bath Notes Highlight Local People and Travels

Bath residents report visits and vacations across Maine and beyond. William H. McLin of the Federal Relations Department in Washington and Mrs McLin visit Bath friends on Tru fant street while Mr Stairs taught in Densix Mase. Various Bath residents attend conventions in Dallas and Los Angeles and return to homes in Bath, South Harpswell, and surrounding towns.

William H. McLin Federal Relations Department National Education Association Washington, D.C McLin Fred Ore South Harpswell Bath Leslie Stairs Trufant Street Stairs Densix Mase McLing Mre McLin Orr South Harpenesl

Newport visitors return home after cross border visit

Capt and Mrs Brow Donnell of Newport BK OS completed a several day stay visiting Capt Donnell’s aunt Mrs John Burgon at 490 Middle Street. They visited Mrs Berths Whittase of 48 Dusonjer alrect then left for Harmilton Ontario and St John New Brunswick.

Brow. Donnell Newport James Needles Harmilton Ontario Gertrude Fitzgerald St John New Brusnawick Whittase

Ret et eT Me and Me. Knight Hosts in Lincolnette Arts

Bernard Knight coordinates a Lincolnette arts program hosting Mre Knights. Mrs HD Littthefield of Newport announces Mr Litefeld will be in ath for several weeks, indicating a local cultural event with personal appearances.

Bernard Knight Lincolnette Art Knights Soother HD. Littthefield Newport Litefeld Ath

Family Visit Noted in East Pepperell

Mr and Mrs Harold Chis of East Pepperell Mass spend Friday with Mr Chase's mother Mrs Maude Longley and her son Cyrus Longley at 8 Bot Washington Street.

Mere Harold Chis Harold East Pepperell Mass Chase Maude Longley Cyrus Longley Washington Street

Nevins Return to Wethersfield Home After Visit

Mr and Mrs Narold Nevins and daughter Elisa return to their home in Wethersfield Connecticut after a week’s visit with Mrs Nevins’ parents Mr and Mrs Arthur Gedman of 6 Andrew Road.

Narold Nevins Elisa Wethersfield Conn Visi Mra Nevins Arthur Gedman Andrew

Local Residents Report Illnesses and Visits

Jaska and Heather Burton, daughters of Wrard Are Por aid Burton, 52 in street, are confined with measles. Mr and Mrs Lester Yous and four children of Cantron Conn were guests of the Hor? pair. Mr and Mrs Lecter H Young, 24 Greer Street, hosted guests during the evening as Mr Young left for a Connecticut trip. Mr and Mrs Harry Youns, 510 Washington Street, left Friday to spend time at their Summer cottage at Lake St George in Liberty. Mr and Mrs Harry Franklin Morse of New London Conn spent a week at the Red House Lincoln Street. Morse is editor and publisher of Connecticut Circle.

Ester Bo Young Debra Frank Frederick Teresa Stephen Croahy Liberty Street Nancy Doyle Charles Doyle Birch Point Waverly Mass Massachusetts General Hospital Boston Jaska Heather Burton Wrard Por Aid Burton Isn Street Lester Yous Cantron Conn Hia Pares Mra Lecter H Young Greer Street Mr Young Settigtn Connecticut Harry Ho Youns Washington Street Lake St. George Liberty Harry Franklin Morse New London, Conn Red House Lincoln Street Morse Conecticut Cirle John Rogers John Totman Bath Memorial Hospital Center Cheres W Dillan and Sons Methurn Thomacotros Ranald Flo Freminehsam Votman Melvin Wallace Sebyseo Math Memorial Hospital Frank Bevan Sebaseo Spain Row Bevan Finland Harry Spinney Thomas Totman Jerd Lowell Clarence Sheffield Squirral Pont New Jersey Bowing Bedford Hills N. Y Singer Berry Worcester Nouwslas Ely Trenton NJ James Morse Frederick Moose Fort Dix N. J James L. Morse Eddie Fitzgerald West Peabody Miss William Blaisdell Diane Blaisdell Sidney Fitzgerald Weat Peabody Robert Cushing Bath Lion Works William Temple Bath Parker Head James Temple James, Jr Carolyn Strube Carole Brewer Frederick Watson Frederick Libby James Martha Ross Jean Shorey Ashdale Camp Peniel Lake Luzerne McCall’s Magazine Mount Buck Winnifred Ross Cony High Augusta Arnold Barrett Ross Portland Farr Hamel Wells Albert Gray Brunswick Gray Harvey Gray Roslindale Jina Gray Pembroke Annie Campbell Lynn Phyllis Campbell Sherri Lee Hester Edward Gray Woolwich Roger McBreaily Small Point Beach Lloyd Lowell Maine Lloyd D. Lowell U.S Liverpool England Lawrence Thayer Wyman Bay Bernhard Carlson Dix Island Herbert Bassett Bassetts Arthur Bassett Eugene Edwards Usn Florence Rollins Eliza Bradshaw Ethel McElroy Elmer Allard Earl Lowell Roberta Brunswick Playhouse James Goullard H. D. Mank Dale Mark Helen Gagnon Ethlyn Skilings Popham Beach W. H. Wyman Jackie Lawrence Hoyt Paul Hodgkins Horseshoe Beach Popham Albert Epstein Bridgton J F. Mezenski Ramon Hamel Winnegance Leo Hamel Earl Hamel Eugene Harrington F. A. Libby Roger Lewis William Hodgkins Wilma Hodgkins Leslie Logan Dale Mank William Cushing Robert Carver Phippsburg Center

Wyman Family Visitation at Portsmouth NSW

Mr Wyman and Mrs Bernard Wyman with non Albert aged 94 visited Ports mouth NSW as guests of Wyman's sister and family Mr and Mrs Charles Pantalarkis and their four children.

Bernard Wyman Non Albert Denny Road Portsmouth Nsw Mr. Wyman Charles Pantalarkis

Rev. Ernest G. Roberts Admitted for Surgery at Bath Memorial

The Rev. Ernest G. Roberts of Bay Point road Georgetown entered Bath Memorial hospital July 11 as a surgical patient. He is pastor of the First Baptist church in Georgetown and the Second Baptist church of Five Islands.

Ernest GC. Roberts Bay Point Road Georgetown Bath Memorial Hospital Mr. Roberts First Baptist Church Second Baptist Church Five Islands

Donna Maxon and Seaman Singh Maxon Leave For Passes

Donna Maxon of Randolph AFB Texas and her spouse Seaman Singh Maxon of Norfolk Virginia depart Friday for their respective passes after two weeks of work. They leave with parents Mr and Mrs Scott Maxon of 449 Wisin Street. Mrs Maxon will return to Congress Spokeswear Co next Monday after her annual two week vacation.

Donna Maxon Randulph Afb Texas Seaman Singh Maxon Norfolk Scott Maxon Wisin Street Maxon Congress Spokswear Co

Beaven Returns Home After Visit With Relatives

Mrs Christine Beaven of Manchester New Hampshire returned home Friday after several days with her cousin Miss Mildred Gri enel of 708 Washington Street. Also visiting were Mr and Mrs Rupert Snowdon of 19 Andrews Road and families.

Christine Beaven Manchester Mildred Grienel Washington Street Rupert Snowdon Andrews Road Richard Jackson Cynthia Diane Richard Snowdon Cobb Road Lawrence Jarwell Court Street Yaculiosn At

Bath Visitors Tour Old Orchard on Sunday

A Bath group traveled to Old Orchard Sunday led by George Boutin and including Mrs Lillian Els More Miss Lilian Elsmore Moe Phyllis Dauphin Mrs Alma Jones Mrs Fred Bubier Mise Diane Gower Mrs Marion Hutchins Alvin Williams Mrs Gestrude Turney Mr and Mrs Roy Clark and son Mrs Henry McCabe Mr and Mrs Lester Knight Miss Anne McCabe Jim Cole Emery Pinkham and Don wd Gower.

Bath Old Orchard George Boutin Lillian Els Lilian Elsmore Moe’ Phyllis Dauphin Alma Jones Fred Bubier Mise Diane Gower Marion Hutchins Alvin Williams Gestrude Turney Roy Clark and Henry McCabe Lester Knight Anne McCabe Jim Cole Emery Pinkham Donwd Gower

Fragmentary local notice on memorial packing event

A damaged OCR fragment mentions a memorial packing event in Braey Washington and a present appearance or attendance. Details are unclear but the text points to a memorial observance at a street location with attendees.

Cool Braey, Washington Bedagt Astef Thal Packyign Memorial

Mrs Fenton J Moore and family visit Abilene

Mrs Fenton J Moore and her two sons Farle and George returned Friday from Abilene Texas where they visited Mrs Moore's daughter and husband, A Je and Mrs Donald Keil and family. They were joined by Fr0st Emery of North Street and Mrs Beatrice Myde.

Fenton J) Moore Farle George Cherrytreet Abilene Tex Moore Donald Keil Moores Froust Emery North Street Beatrice Mfyde Oosatron Nyde Walter Rel SN Atlene

Port land visitor Ruth Bracy visits with relatives

Ruth Bracy daughter of Mr and Mrs Cecil Bracy of Washington street is visiting in Portland with her aunt and uncle Mr and Mrs Arnold Scott Ar and Mrs Scott reside in Portland and host the guest during the stay

Ruth Bracy Cecil Bracy Washigton Street Portland Arnold Scott

Newport family visits for two weeks in town

Mire Kendall Chapman and five children from Newport R. I. L. visit two weeks with her parents Mr and Mrs Carl Langbebw at 1238 High Street. LCDR Chapman serves as executive officer aboard the USS Perry DD 844 and is a Morse High School and Maine Maritime Academy graduate.

Mire Kendall Chapman Newport R. L Carl Langbebw High Street Lcdr Chapman Perry Adr Chapman Morse High School Maine Maritime Academy

Navy training graduates return to Millinocket home

Mrs. Robert Carmichael and her children return to their Millinocket home after weeks with her parents Mr and Mrs Elliot Hanson at 1027 Bedford Street. Rinard F. Wall, a training devicesman in the U S Navy, and Mr. and Mrs. Daniel E. Hall of 89 Oliver Street, are among locals connected to the Naval Air Technical Training Center Memphis. The 70 week course covered electronic fundamentals transmitter theory radar electronics, special devices, basic flight trainers and teaching methods.

Robert Carmichael Hes Millinocket Elliot Han Bedford Street Rinard FE Wall Deviet Oman Sirman U. S Navy Daniel E. Hall Oliver Street Naval Air Technical Training Center Memphis Tenn

Mr and Mrs Mare King Return From Birch Point Cottage

Mr and Mrs Mare King return home after a two week stay at their summer cottage at Birch Point while Mr King enjoyed a vacation from his duties as manager of J J Newberry Co.

William Hanson Suromer Birch Point Mrs Hanson Bath Memorial Hospital Mr Hanson Central Maine Power Co Oliver W. Bell Marc King Stanley Hunter Alvah Morse Mrs. Mare King Mr. King J. J. Newberry Co

Burtons Pass Away at Summer Cottage in Cundy's Harbor

Mr and Mrs Donald Burton and their daughters of 52 High Street died last week at their summer cottage in Cundy's Harbor.

Donald Burton High Street Cundy's Harbor

Chairmen Named For St. Marys Field Days

David A. Vachon and Ernest Kingsbury are named co chairmen for St. Marys fifth annual Field Days to be held Aug 5 and 6 on church grounds. Plans call for a two day benefit with events including a midway baby contest a marathon bean supper and various games and activities guided by a long list of committees. A merry go round and Elks band will provide entertainment during the supper hour with prize drawings and carnival amenities throughout the grounds.

David A. Vachon Ernest Kingsbury Cochairmen St. Mary's New England Elks Band James Footer Catherine Litts Ralph FE. Milliken Gerald B. Rioux Lucien Bisson Edward Cummings Edward Footer Jymes Nostall Robert Perry Frederick Drake, Jr Edward Kinder Joseph Marquis Anthony Quiette Charles O'Reilley Edward Jones Isabela Carl Kronstrand Joseph Ar Onault Charles Lee Warren Atkinson John Sonia John Keegan Kandy Oscar Griffiths Lawrence Peeci Andrew Csorosz Francis Curran Stanley Commeau Adrian Wright Paul Roane Carroll Witham David Desmond Richard Hynes Joseph Desmond Alex Kliska St. Mary's Cub Scouts Sis Donald Juniper Katherine Filaroski Ronald Farnham Edward Benson Saucier

Rain Dampens Fourth Annual Open House Tour

The Bath Memorial Hospital Auxiliary sponsored the fourth annual tour of historic homes Thursday. Rain kept attendance lower than expected, but volunteers still highlighted local heritage and featured properties for visitors.

Bath Memorial Hospital

Rain Dampens Antique Home Tour Proceeds

Rain hindered a local antique home tour raising at least 325 dollars as reported by Mrs. Melvin Henderson. Nearly 600 visitors last year toured the homes on a sunny Thursday while three churches were also open to the public, including Winter Street Congregational, Central Congregational, and Church of the New Jerusalem Swedenborgian.

Melvin Henderson Street Congregational Church Central Congregational Church Church of the New Jerualem

Police sergeant fired after rib injury in city case

Conrad faces assault with a dangerous weapon with intent to murder charge and is jailed at Andros Coggin County jail on $20,000 bail awaiting Municipal Court hearing next Monday. A special City Council meeting is set for 5 PM Tuesday to address sick leave provisions for the sergeant, who has received three commendations in the past 18 months tied to capturing potentially dangerous persons.

Conrad Androscoggin County

Parade crowd packs streets as cadets win corps contest

Spectator excitement tops memory as a parade brings jammed streets from end to end. The Scarlet Cadets of Lewiston took first in the drum and bugle corps competition while the Buccaneers hosted but did not judge. Also competing were the Twin City Cadets and Camden by-the-Sea.

Scarlet Cadets Lewiston Buccaneers Twin City Cadets Camden by-the-Sea

Treasure Auction Planned by Bath Garden Club

The Zorach Fountain Committee of the Bath Garden Club organizes a Treasure Auction on August 1 at Stone House Farm the historic home of Mr and Mrs Arthur Sewall. Items will range from antiques with historic value to practical bargains at direct sale tables. Donors may contact committee members to contribute antique furniture glass and chinaware or similar articles.

Zorach Fountain Bath Garden Club Stone House Farm Arthur Sewall Fountain Fund Arthur Bowker Bowen Torrey William Dennison Martin V.b. Sargent William Turpie Andrew Sides, Jr Melvin Henderson

Civil Defense Directors To Meet In August

Sagadahoc County Civil Defense Director Scott Morse of Bath will join Maine CD directors at the State HQ in Augusta next Tuesday for a day long session. Mrs Morse will accompany him. agenda covers surplus property target designations state training exercises and administrative matching funds. A women's activities report, round table and plans for Operations Fair Day are on the docket.

Sagadahoc Scott Morse Bath Maine State CD Augusta Morse

Bath Area Aids Chilean Disaster Relief Effort

Bath Area United with the Chilean Government the Red Cross and other agencies in mapping out a long range program for Chilean Disaster Relief. Ambassador Howe praised American agencies for aiding thousands made destitute by last month's earthquakes and tidal wave catastrophe. The Bath Red Cross chapter thanked the United Fund for a $500 transfer to the Chilean Relief Fund and noted prompt action was most gratifying.

Red Cross Hargest Ambassaor Howe Bath American Red Cross United Fund

Mrs Leonard Wetherbee Attends Dance Masters Convention

Mrs Leonard Wetherbee of the Madelyn A Wetherbee School of the Dance returned from a week in New York City where she attended the Dance Masters of America convention at the Hotel Roosevelt. The event drew more than 300 qualified DMA teachers and featured renowned artists. She assisted at the banquet and dance and attended three receptions including for National President Miss Marie Lesseigne, DMA treasurer Leroy Shayer, and the New York City chapter. Her classes resume Monday September 19.

Leonard Wetherbee Madelyn Marie Lesseigne Louisiana Leroy Shayer Washington, D.C DMA New York City Wetherbee

Phippsburg Youth Center events and community notices

Community calendar items cover a Thursday Youth Center at Old Town Hall with games dancing supervision and refreshments. Nearby notices include christenings at Phippsburg Congregational church a July 30 auction by the Sportsmen Association and various Grange and extension activities with meetings crafts and hospitality plans.

The Phippsburg Christian Service Committee Old Town Hall Gale

Going Away Party For Donald Sweeney Held in Bath

Donald Sweeney of Bath left for Navy basic training at Great Lakes. He was guest of honor at a Bath South End PTA hall party with balloons gifts cake and buffet. Attendants included many Bath residents and relatives, plus guests from Concord Five Islands and Wiscasset.

Donald Sweeney Bath Navy Great Lakes Naval Training Center South End PTA Hall Sweeney Shirley DeLong Cynthia Staples Ruth Hodgman Ronald Lewis Cindy wWiantha’ McDonough Patsy Arsenault Tink Sweeney Fran Greenleaf Hilda MacAloney John Sharkey Frank Blanke Lyle Payson Robert Sweeney Tommy Staples Robert Berry Jimmy Hughes Jack Fortin Ronald Haley Robert Boulay Mike Bowles Buddy Robert Coombs Elwin Kenney Kurt Hecht Dean Bertrand Bonnie Chase Lee Peggy Hampton Pam Lewis Mary Jane Bull Michael Dodge Steve Berry Carole Graves Denny Lewis Sharon Day Donna Eleanor Rachel Merrill Dewey Mitchell Gene Hanscom Paul Legard, Jr Tina Coombs Joe Small Joyce Margaret Wetherington Cocoa Levesque Nancy Temple Bill Smith Charles Staples Kenneth DeLong Wesley Sweeney Edward Wells Concord N. H Carole Cochrane Georgette Evelyn Ronald Pinkham Janice Pinkham Loretta Pinkham Islands James Hammond Wiscasset Diane Staples

Parker Head News Roundup From Bath and Nearby Towns

Community notices from Parker Head Bath and surrounding areas record guests, visits, and duties with residents from Bath Phippsburg and Portland. Social calls include the Libbys, Temples, Rosses, Carvers, and Hodgkins while Eddie Arcaro nets Preakness results.

Popham Beach Group Plans Summer Support and Events

Popham Beach Improvement Association directors met at the library to map summer plans and voted to contribute 100 dollars to the Popham Beach Boat Owners Association for a new wharf. Bodwell Grange will sponsor a buffet supper on July 26 from 6:30 to 7 p.m. Several residents and visitors, including Mr. and Mrs. Harry Adelso of Popham Beach and St. Petersburg, Fla, and others from Bath Portland and Brunswick, were noted at various gatherings and visits.

Popha Beach

Aurora lights over Kennebec delight shore residents

Local observers enjoyed Friday night aurora borealis as tanker and sardine carrier traffic moved in and out of the Kennebec. A dry spell kept fields blueberies tidy while a weekend parade of visitors arrived at cottages and summer homes from East Douglas to Swampscott.

Kennebec Wesley Lewis George East Douglas Mass Arthur Ostrander Arthur, Jr Billy Watchtung N. J Harry S. Hannaford C. Harry Hannaford Shore Acres Hemingway Rockland Sarah E Wilbu Richard B. McLanahan Utica N. Y Stanton C Dozois William Harding Bath Memorial Hospital Carl S. Goodridges Bath Leon Smith Wollaston Carl S. Tewis Bonnie Snapscott Farle B. Perkins Atpusta Donald Sawyer Swampscott Carl S. Lewis David Banquy New York Lawrence Thayer Stanton Dozois

Sunrise At Campobello Opens At Lakewood July 25

Hollywood star Howard Keel will portray Franklin D Roosevelt in the Lakewood Theatre production Sunrise At Campobello opening Monday July 25 and running through Saturday evening July 30. The current show is Two For The Seesaw starring Dana Andrews and Gerry Jean, running through Saturday evening July 26.

Hollywood Howard Keel Franklin D. Roosevelt Lakewood Theatre Campobello

Old Town Visitor Couple With Local School Ties

Mr and Mrs Benoit Bouchard and son Denny of Old Town visit with Mr and Mrs Sylvia Langlais of 59 Pearl Street Mr Bouchard is principal of the Herbert Gray school at Old Town and Mrs Bouchard teaches primary at St Josephs Parochial school there.

Benoit Bouchard Denny Old Town Sylvia Langlais Pearl Street Bouchard Herbert Gray St. Joseph's

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