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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1953

Page

3

Local News Notes and Personal Items Summary

Last week many gifts were received by the Muncey couple at Washington Street. Attendees included Evelyn Hanson, Jean Deahl, Ruth Fowles, Barbara, Eileen Foye, Barnes, Ora Bertha Lewis, Ruthena Clark, Arleene Foye, Gloria Thompson, Dodge of Bay Harbor, Lois Gott of Brunswick, Doris Lewis of Topsham, Alice Weston, and Olive Hallowell of Bath. A new outdoor pay station at Main and Water streets will allow 24 hour telephone service. Personal items note arrivals and visits by Scott Rines of Boston, the Fowles family, and others. a motor trip to Camp Polk is described. Memorial Day events and various social visits are mentioned, along with local club activities and church parish notes.

Marcia Muncey Washington, Street Evelyn Hanson Jean Deahl Ruth Fowles Barbara Ane Eileen Foye Ae Barnes Barnes Ora Bertha Lewis Ruthena Clark Arleene Foye Orpham Gloria, Thompson and Dodge Thbay Harco Innie Lois Gott Brunswick Doris Lewis Top Alice Weston Olive Hallowell Bath Wright Corner Éimpany Main Water Streets Arthur Brochu Carla Lee Nason Margaret Desmond Washington Street Scott Rines Boston Earl Rines Federal Street Wiscasset G . Fowles Parnest N. Y John F. Jackson Churchill Street Charles S. Sewall Portland Alton Erskine Helen Gorham John Perkins Newcastle Fred E. Peaglee F. Edward Evans Louisiana Francis Soule, Jr Camp Polk Edad Tons Erskine East Hartford Conn Erskine Douglas Munsey Everett Leavitt Woburn Mass Mildred Boothbay Harbor Leavitt Boston and Maine Railroad Huntoon Hill Grange Hall Rockland Ralph Knowlton Waterville West Bath Erkne Mall Arlene Scott Mitchell Blanche Locke Harvesters 4-H Club Littlefield School Fred G. Noble Bridgton Phil S. Staley Judy Mank Ralph Mank Rock Haven Albert Darrah Robert Burnham Stanley Irving Burnham Joseph Melrose Joseph, Jr Arthur Deehan New Meadows Linwood Miller USAF Percy Miller Keesler A.F.B Biloxi Miss Camp Kilmer N. J France Trafton Swain Deborah Marvin York Joseph Larrabee Walter Larrabee Topsham Fred Larrabee Baptist Church Mr. Swain Albert Barter Forrest Barter Bath Memorial Hospital Edward J. McMann Jean Paula Andrew Robinson Stephen Isle-au-Haut Robinson Elmer Bowen James Lemont Massachusetts Katherine Bourque Nova Scotia Edward Robichaud

Dresden and Eastern River 4-H Exhibit and Community Events

The Dresden area hosts a joint Dresden Center and Eastern River 4-H exhibition at the Methodist vestry with judge Leona Shibles of Rockland. Patricia Frey, a senior Blue Ribbon winner at the County Dress Review, tied for second in the Knox Lincoln contest. Memorial Day services are planned with American Legion groups visiting cemeteries in West Dresden, Dresden Mills, and South Dresden.

Ayne Eastern River Methodist Church Richmond Theater Mary Brown Rose Beverage Shirley Robbins Norma Meserve Carole Hamlin Robert Dorr George Sanford Wayne Cross Thomas Bougois Dresden Center Methodist Vestry Leona Shibles Rockland Patricia Frey Eastern River Club Dresden P. T. A Hatch Bridge Academy Franklin James Ernest James U. S. Army Bridge Academy Bristol Horace Gilpatrick Portland Harlan McCobb Dresden Mills Gilpatrick Richmond Emerson- Lane Post American Legion Auxiliary Benjamin Wentworth New York

West Point Home Burns in Harbor Fire

Fire destroyed a West Point home despite pumping water from the harbor and efforts to stop spread to nearby structures. The Bath truck returned to Central station at about 8 30. Neighbors organized solicitations for furniture clothing and cash to aid the elderly Wallaces and their semiv invalid son, with Shorey Bros. in West Point handling donations.

Central Station Wallaces Shorey Bros West Point

Personal Notes Highlights From Bath Street Area

Mrs. William A. Coombs of 9 Bath street returns from Belfast visit. Miss Theresa Tardiff resumes Mercy hospital school of nursing Portland after three months at Augusta State hospital and three more at Children’s Hospital Washington DC. She is Joseph L. Tardiff’s daughter of 1 Nichols street and will graduate after Mercy Hospital session in September. Dr John Gammons Read of Boston University and Mrs Read stayed with Carl Gardner French in Washington Street as Read arranges a Maine science workshop for teachers later this month. Over seventy five for the course. They will stay at a Pine Point cottage during the program.

William A. Coombs Bath Street Belfast Theresa Tardiff Mercy Hospital School of Nursing Portland Augusta State Hospital Miss Tardiff Joseph L. Tardiff Nichols Street Children’s Hospital Washington, D. C Mercy Hospital Henry Swanson Woolwich Islesboro Herbert Cornish Days Ferry Miami Fla Emily Gainsley Presley Washington Street Bath James Thorpe Bath Memorial Hospital Susie Oliver Charles MacMahan Georgetown Center Malden Mass Wynne Kelley Bangor William Fogg Damariscotts Lake Jennie Larrabee Merton Wright Sasanoa Bluffs

Graduation Exercises At The Gymnasium

Graduation exercises occurred at the gymnasium on Wednesday. The graduation ball is planned for Thursday evening with festivities and honors for graduates.

Memorial Day Observances Across Woolwich and Surrounding Towns

Woolwich held its Memorial Day service at the Days Ferry Congregational Church with North Woolwich residents directing and Boy Scouts offering the flag salute. The event featured music, reports from officers, and a talk by Rev. Howard F. Cramer.

Woolwich Old Historical Congregational Church Days Ferry North Woolwich Boy Scouts of Carroll Morse Matthew Doak, Jr Merle Jameson Chas. Haley Genesta Carter Edwold Carter Jessie Spaulding Georgie Walker J. Howard Whittum Howard F. Cramer Beacon Street Methodist Church of Bath Herbert Munsey Harrison Dutton

Alumni Banquet Reservations Open for June 11 Event

Reservations for the Alumni Banquet on June 11 at 6 30 p m are now at the Office of Superintendent of Schools Tickets go on sale Thursday Reunion classes planning special reunions include 1948 1943 1933 1928 1918 and 1903 Others should contact Mrs Dorothy McKenna Tel 230.

Office of Superintenden Schools Dorothy McKenna

Morse High Graduation Week Opens With Class Day

Morse High School begins graduation week with Class Day Friday at eight in the auditorium featuring the class will, prophecy and gifts. Sunday brings the baccalaureate with Prof Paul Adrian Fullam delivering the address. Graduation Monday at eight honors the valedictorian and salutatorian and five essayists. Diplomas are awarded by H Martin Powers. prizes by Principal Raymond W Farnham. Alumni events run June 10 reception and June 11 alumni banquet in the gym.

Morse High School Paul Adrian Fullam Colbg College Graeme Hanson Elizabeth Mary Norma Prentiss Audrey Ann Durant Richard Warren Greene Francis Vivia Norton Raymond W. Farnham H. Martin Powers Board of Education Morse

Bath Societies Named Leaders and Members

Arthur M. Packard Fred D. Pinkham Carlton Pye Clifton W. Tedford and Roger Pierce are listed as leaders and members of Bath societies.

Arthur M. Packard Fred D. Pinkham Carlton Pye Clifton W. Tedford Roger Pierce

Ladies Sewing Circle Meets At First Baptist Church

The Ladies Sewing Circle of the First Baptist church met in the church parlor Wednesday afternoon with 14 members present. Members sewed patches for a quilt and planned next meeting for June 17 at 1 PM in the church parlor.

Ladies Sewing Circle The First Baptist Church

Veteran Sailor Returns From Germany After Leave

A Beverly High School graduate, Sgt. Chute returns from three years in Germany. He will spend 30 days with his mother and Mr. Bert Rand in Bath before heading to Minnesota to receive orders for his next assignment. He has traveled widely and gained many experiences since graduation and enlistment.

Bertrand Bath Sgt. Chute Minnesota Beverly, Mass

Williams Plans Georgetown Wedding for Miss Christine Wilmard

Mr and Mrs John Williams of Georgetown invite to the wedding of their daughter Christine E Wilmard to William F Plummer Jr son of William F Plummer Jr and the late Gertrude B Plummer at Georgetown First Baptist church June 16 at 8 PM A reception follows at Georgetown schoolhouse

John Williams Georgetown Christine E. Wilard William F. Plummer, Jr Tower Circle Gertrude B. Plummer Georgetown First Baptist Church

West Bath Community Notes Curtain Up With Meetings and Visits

West Bath clubs and families share events from the Extension meeting at the Erkne Mall and Chatterboats gatherings to 4-H and harvest activities. Residents visit, host dinners, and plan picnics at Brignay Cove while service and travel tales from Bath, Brunswick, Rock Haven, Isle-au-Haut, and Camp Kilmer appear among weekend guest reports and furloughs.

Dike girls win Grammar School softball title

The Dike Girls softball team coached by Faith Sherwood clinched the Grammar School league championship by dominating every game. Key performances include Heather McClure pitching in the Fisher game and Betsy Bertrand starting at third with Sally Mullaney subbing in.

Dike Faith Sherwood Huse Central North Fisher Weeks Street School Heather McClure Betsy Bertrand Sally Mullaney Fisher School Janet Morin Tony Plant Grammar School Janet Mailly Joan Robinson Jane Green Patricia Leonard Ramona Harmon Paticia Harmon Judith Commeau Margaret Gallant Betty Marchetti Joan Fogg Susan Grevers

Weekend visitors at Sabino and surrounding cottages

Boxford, Mass. families spent the holiday weekend at Brigham's Cove and Sabino cottages. Portland and Cape Elizabeth guests joined Bath residents including the Free man and Aikenhead households. Delmar Bates cottage hosted Orono visitors as well as Kin from Boxford and Massachusetts. Hope Ward and Ruth Martin moved between Bath and Groton while planning to sell.

Stanley M. Bickford David Suzann Boxford Mass Brigham’s Cove Chester Freeman Portland George Bailey Cape Elizabeth Bailey Cottage Sabino Edwin Bates Jane Nancy Orono Delmar Bates Cottage Leon F. Bates Beachmont L Iy Small Thomas Aikenhead Betty Anne Harold Adams Lloyd Hooker Bath Horace W. Aitken Massachusetts Clayton Nelson Hope Ward Ruth Martin Groton, Conn Ward Ward Home Ernest Ed Eastman

D A R Chapter Annual Picnic and Memorial Day Observance

The D A R chapter invites members to a Birch Point summer picnic with date to be announced. Three candidates were elected pending National Board approval. New member Mrs Louise Carlton was welcomed and credentialed. The group honored past regent Lena Ring for C A R convention work and noted 35 flags placed on Revolutionary graves for Memorial Day across 27 miles. A Flag Day program followed with readings and performances led by Mrs Lucy Armstrong.

Birch Point National Board of D. A. R Washington, D. C Louise Carlton Myrle Stanton Silie Niles Lena Ring Bath Dummer Sewall Ring Nancy Ring Lilaurray Marilla Morse Annie Bonney Lucy Armstrong Wilbur Nesbit Armstrong Bernice McGlinchy Nellie Lord Haggett White Daughters of the

Daughters of the American Revolution Hear National Board Report

Mrs White outlined aims and standards of the organization and its work. She returned from Washington D C where the national board met on related subjects. She praised the D A R global reach and Maine building displays with a life size Washington painting by Peele valued at seven and a half million dollars. She highlighted aid to American Indians Kate Duncan Smith Tamassee schools and the Children of the American Revolution and Junior Citizens clubs. The program ended with a toast to the flag and praise for hostesses and officers.

Washington, D. C White Maine Building Maine George Washington Peele Patrick Henry Tamassee South Daughters of the American Revolution Armstrong Myrle Stanton

Birthday party for Miss Judy Mank at Foster's Point

Miss Judy Mank celebrated her birthday Saturday evening with a hot dog roast at Foster's Point attended by many friends. Dancing and games filled the evening while chaperons Mr. and Mrs. Henry Mank and Mr. and Mrs. Edward Lee kept watch.

Judy Mank Henry W. Mank Foster's Point Henry Mank Edward Lee

Central Church Observes Children’s Day Service

Central Congregational church holds a Children’s Day service replacing normal worship. Rev Laforest E Hodgins will baptize children. Annette Bailey, Patty Parks contribute call to worship and litany. Junior Department promotions include Bible gifts. junior choir assists.

Central Congregational Church Theastor Laforest E. Hodgins Annette Bailey Patty Parks Laforest E. Hodgkins Rudolph McRae George VanWynen Jane Stevens Carlton Andrews Mabel Merrill

Bachelors Defined By Emptiness Of Domestic Ties

A satirical definition portrays bachelors as men without a partner to share their worries, behaving as if they were married yet remaining alone in social and emotional regard.

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