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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jul 28, 1960

Page

2

Bases Abroad Threaten U S Defense Network

An article in U S News & World Report warns that American military bases worldwide are in danger due to internal opposition in allied governments and rising political pressure. It notes evacuated bases in Iceland and Morocco, veto risks in Japan, France demanding nuclear weapons veto rights, and growing scrutiny in Britain and other nations.

U.S. News & World Report SAS Soviet Russia Red China U.S Far Japan Okinawa U.S. Neste U S Morocco Iceland France England Britain Gore Ariwah Labya Turkey Norway Korea Pakistan Philippines Russia America

Congress Faces Key Hurdles Ahead

Congress will confront legislative challenges as it moves to address pressing policy questions. The upcoming sessions will test bipartisan cooperation and party priorities amid evolving national issues.

Cutting The Highway Toll If You Are Pars On Scene

Police reference Pars on the scene of a crash emphasize Clear thinking protect the injured and avoid moving them unless trained. Digest notes that improper handling worsens injuries and urges sending for help while preserving the scene.

Studebaker George Romney American Motors Automobile Safety Foundation Automobile Manufacturers Association

Georgetown church notes and local social calendar

Sunday worship at First Baptist with Rev Ernest Roberts sermon on Temptation from Matthew 4 1 11 plus remarks on illness recovery. Robinhood baptismals and music by Bath organist Barbara Lebel and soprano Annie Laurie Dunlap with Oliver W Bell. Local society updates include post office history, Reid State Park road, and a week of family visits, dinners, and vacations across Georgetown Center Marrtown Robinhood and Bath with numerous residents and guests listed.

First Baptist Church Ernest Roberts Jesus Robinhood Oliver W. Bell Andrew Buck Perty Buck Barbara Lebel Bath Annie Laurie Dunlap Brunwick Bath Times Maine Kennebunk Portland Georgetown Reid State Park Road Gregory Barrett William A. Todd William A. ‘Todd Roscoe P. Todd Warren Todd Elaine William Dorothy Oliver Joseph F. Tiggins Roy Newman Carroll P. Powers Roscoe P Todd Stoneham Georgetown Center L. J. Addicott Gertrude Addicott Cincinnati Clarence White Seguinland George A. Powers Gaspe Peninsula Quebec M. Alden Mott Cundy’s Harbor Chester G. Kelsea Robert Raymond Westover Mase Wren Kennebec Point Bishop F. W. Lickfield Calhoun Quincy McGregor Wiscasset James Harper Alfred Rowe Brian Davis Glen Gary Ralph Davis James Gillies Eugene Reynolds Franklin McNeil Daniel Hacking Alvin Hacking Charles Stringer Rockville Philip Stebben Heald William Zorach Albert Deermont Jason Schoener Dudley Allen Leonia Vacati Allen Clifford Babcock Florida Washington Heald Place Oakland Calif Ross Hanley Bristol

Tuna at Five Islands Draws Crowds at Wharf Display

A large crowd gathered at the Five Islands town wharf Monday evening to view a 700 pound tuna brought in by brothers James and Chester MacMahan from the Southport area. The fish was later taken to Boothbay, while nearby events included a minor motor repair incident at Harmon's Harbor and multiple shark sightings. The Five Islands library auxiliary held its annual sale at Library Hall featuring aprons, crafts, baked goods, a white elephant table, and locally produced art along with displays by Mrs Hartley Harley and others.

MacMahan Brothers James and Chester, Jr Southport Boothbay Phil Campbell Harmon's Harbor Dennis Moore Georgetown Five Islands Library Auxiliary 1 Library Hell Wharf Hartley Harley Candy's Arbor Harley Five Islands Richard Hasenfus Beatrice Bouton Electa Peynoulds Belmont Mass Five Islang Malden Island Sandra Bowman Library Hall Robert Mrore Shirley Brewer Glenice Mansfield Moore Rusell Harford Orville Rowe Harlan Pinkham Victors Pinkham

Georgetown Man's Plane Overturns on Lake Auburn

Georgetown man and his passenger, both from Georgetown, escaped unharmed when a light seaplane flipped over on Lake Auburn during takeoff on a Thursday night. Pilot Robert Spear said wind tipped a wing as he attempted lift, cut power, and halted the craft before it went onto its back. Spear and his passenger, Miss Ulla Dares, were helped by Auburn residents who moored the plane about 50 feet from shore until the owner retrieved it.

Georgetown Lake Auburn Robert Spear Adolph — [Pear Speare Ulla Dares Auburn Lake Crrove

Bay Point Summer Visitors And Bird Drifts

Birds frequent the marshes with sparrows finches and grosbeaks visiting for seed at late afternoon. The nesting season is over and seagulls scavenge bread. Visitors include Mr and Mrs Robert Mitr of Roosevelt NY and their family, Henry S Keen and others from Union Dale NY Exe ter NH Hicksville and Cape Elizabeth enjoying summer in Bath.

Bay Point Robert Mitr Roosevelt, N. Y Bobby Georgian Sharon Hicksville N. Y Henry S. Keens Uniondale Bath Robert Miller

Weekend Visitors Mix With Summers at Malden Island Cottages

Hamp ton resident Oakley Thibodeau spent the weekend at Harmon's Harbor while Seaman Kenneth Snowden and families joined in on nearby cottages. numerous visitors from Worcester to Bath and Yarmouth vacationed at Malden Island cottages with extended stays at Beehive and Ledgewood sites. Local residents including the Watsons, Hoadleys, and Campbells hosted guests, and several travelers returned to Boston or U.S. towns after weekend visits.

Oakley Thibodeau Hampton, N. H Harmon's Harbor Seaman Kenneth Snowden

Sears & Roebuck employee Andrew McCourt on vacation

Andrew McCourt, an employee of Sears and Roebuck, is taking his annual vacation.

Andrew McCourt Sears & Roebuck

Obituary of Helen M Footer of Bath Maine

Mrs Helen M Footer 59 of 164 North Street Bath died early Wednesday at Bath Memorial Hospital after brief illness. Born Rockland April 18 1901 daughter of Timothy M and Coral Crouse Reardon she lived in Bath most of her life. Survived by two sons Joseph C Footer of Yarmouth Harold E Footer Jr of Brunswick a daughter Virginia Condon Bath two brothers Francis E Reardon Rockland Louis Reardon New York City three granddaughters three nieces and a nephew. Requiem Mass Friday 9 am St Marys Church. Rosary Thursday 8 pm A F Mayo Son Funeral residence. Burial Oak Grove family lot.

Helen M. Footer North Street Bath Memorial Hospital Rockland Tmothy M Coral Crouse Reardon Bath Virginia Condon Francis E. Reardon Louis Reardon New York City St. Mary's Church A. F. Mayo & Son Oak Grove

Funeral Service for William J. Craft

Funeral service for William J. Craft held Sunday at 2 p.m. at Beacon Street Methodist Church with Rev. Frederick L. Niles officiating. Honorary bearers included Prescott Crafts, Harry Deering, Ralph Dunton, John Howe, Forrest Putnam, Perry Jones, Edwin H. P. Lowell, Dr. Warren F. Kershner, and Harold Holbrook. Active bearers were Franklin Howe, Sanford Nickerson, Daniel I. Lord Jr., James Steen, Thomas McKay, and Donald W. Freeman. Burial followed in the family lot.

William J. Craft Beacon Street Methodist Church Frederick L. Niles Prescott Crafts Harry Deering Ralph Dunton John Howe Forrest Putnam Perry Jones Edwin H. P. Lowell Warren F. Kershner Harold Holbrook Franklin Howe Sanford Nickerson Daniel I. Lord, Jr James Steen Thomas McKay Donald W. Freeman Oak Grove

Fire Still Burning in Phippsburg Woods

A woods fire behind Pitch Pine hill in Phippsburg burned through Tuesday into Wednesday morning. Keith Atwood Frank Utting and Ray Campbell own the land. Three fire crews and three water trucks battled underground flames and flare ups from High and Bridge streets hydrants as crews kept watch through the night. Initial causes ranged from a bottle spark to berry pickers amid tinder dry conditions and no woodcutting reported in the area. Two to three acres were burned with the fire reigniting as the breeze shifted.

Pitch Pine Hill Phippsburg Keith Atwood Frank €Utting Ray Campbell High Bridge Streets Ceres

Pitcher Bob Daley shines in White Sox matchups

Bob Daley the Kansas City left hander and 27 years old was the only southpaw to complete more than two starts versus the Chicago White Sox last season. The team recorded four starts and won three of them.

Bob Daley Kansas City Chicago White Sox

Funeral service for William J Craft 75 in Bath

Funeral services were held Sunday at 2 p m for William J Craft 75 of 1185 Washington street who died Thursday at Bath Memorial hospital. Rev Frederick L Niles officiated. Born in Maces Bay New Brunswick October 26 1884 he moved to Bath 47 years ago and built a battery powered radio service business. Survived by widow Marcia Helbrook Craft a daughter Erwin Hutchins and several siblings.

William J. Craft Washington Street Bath Memorial Hospital Beacon Street Frederick L. Niles Maces Bay N. B Albert T Laura Mawhinney Craft New Brunswick Boston Bath Revere Mass Craft Ralph Dunton Dunton Solar Lodge of Masons Genesia Chapter CES Marcia Helbrook Craft Erwin Hutchins Waldoboro George D Perry D. Croft St. John Percy Janes Dipper Harbor Eugene Wilson Wellesley Irvin van Tassel Denver Colo Vrandenidren

Williams G McPhee Dies in Weekend Wiscasset Crash

William G McPhee 70 of Wiscasset was killed in a two car collision Sunday night in which he drove one of the cars. He leaves a Bath daughter Mrs Carl Robinson and two other daughters Mrs Harriet Grindell and Mrs William Gove and two sons William and Ellsworth McPhee. Mrs McPhee who rode with him is reported in satisfactory condition at Gardiner General Hospital. Retired, he long served as mail carrier for the Maine Central and later as janitor of the Wiscasset post office. He was a member of St Philip Episcopal church.

Robert. K. Hoffman Moston Paul Thomp Hoffman Cranbrook School Bloomfield Hills Mich Vivo Harry Jones Pittston Walter Moore Sedgemere Road Moore Leroy Huckines Winthrop Didnavis Lewis Hill Davis Parker Start Mily Melrose Mass Marr Gott's Cove Vincent Strout Pierfield Conn North End Rose Wilkins Livermore Walls Mdith Marr Francis Bacon William Grady Bay Point Marston Grady Warner Eustis Frederick Butts Malden Island Club James Raymond Hanna Bath’ Memorial Hospital Andrew Wales and Sons Lincoln Malden Island Kenneth Dell Bradley Quincy Ann Chase Weymouth Ronald Coombs Michael Bath Coombsmether Phyllis Campbell Russell Harford Leigh Hoadley Cambridge Chocorua N. H Ledgewood John Brown Yarmouth Brown Helen Huskins Irving Esbeck Greenfield Campbell Gardiner Peggy LaRose Freeport Willis Randall Arthur O. Berry Westbrook University of Connecticut Howard FE. Bacon Boothbay Harbor Frederick Johnson Waltham Limerick Cossaboom Somerville James Kelley Briggs Cottage Richard Sanford Smith C. H. Sanford East Kingston N. N Richard Upson Pennsylvania Everett Hennan Millikens New York John and Clara Hinkley Bath Memorial Hospital Carl Pearson Carol Pearson Reginald Church William Zorach Georgetown William G. McPhee Wiscasset Carl Robinson Cliftontreet Harriet Grindell William Gove Florida William Ellsworth McPhee Mers McPhee Gardiner General Hospital McPhee U.S Maine Central St. Phillips Episcopal Church

Tarbox R. S. Tarbox Dies at 68 in West Bath

Rodney Smith Tarbox 68 of West Bath died Monday morning at West Bath where he had lived the last three years. Born October 29, 1892, at Westport Island, he was a farmer by trade. He worked on the Wing farm in North Bath, then 19 years at the Trott farm in Woolwich. Survived by sister Lucelia Blake of Bath and brother Arnold Tarbox of Augusta, plus two aides.

Rodney Smith Tarbox West Bath Westport Island Franklin Mary A. Moore Tarbox Westport Tarboxs Wing Farm North Bath Beco Trott Woolwich Lucelia Blake Bath Arnold Tarbox Augusta

CROSSWORD PUZZLE AND CRYPTOQUOTE SAMPLE CARD

This page shows a mixed puzzle layout with a crossword grid of clues across and down plus a Cryptoquote sample. It features theme lines and a quote attribution to ALCOTT and a 1960 King Features Syndicate credit.

Alcott King Features Syndicate, Inc

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