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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1957

Page

2

Newport visitors brace for European student tour

Notes show Capt. and Mrs. Edson White hurst and Miss Jane Whitehurst of Newport visiting with A. M. Main. Miss Whitehurst, a Colby Junior college graduate, plans a June 22 departure for a European tour with college students visiting England, Scotland, Holland, France, Switzerland, Austria, Italy, and Germany, returning August 22. She will study at Harvard Medical School in Boston this fall and attend Boston University.

Edson Whitehurst Jane Whitehurst Newport R. L United States Main Harvard Medical School Boston Boston University

Bell family ties marked by spring royal wedding

Rev Dr and Mrs Oliver W Bell hosted weekend guests in Union Street and attended their son Rev David W Bell’s wedding to Elizabeth Ann Terp in South Sudbury Massachusetts. The bride earned a B S from University School of Nursing at Boston University commencement.

Oliver W. Bell Union Street Harry V. Anderson Waban Mass David W. Bell Elizabeth Ann Terp Springfield Bell Martha Mary Chapel Wayside Inn South Sudbury

Local Trio Visits Home Over Weekend

Miss Florence Fullerton and twins Frances and Phyllis Warner, daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Cecil L. Fullerton and Mr. and Mrs. Maurice J. Warner, respectively, returned to their Washington jobs after a weekend at their family homes on Huse Street and Middle Street.

Florence Fullerton Cecil L. Fullerton Huse Street Frances Phyllis Warner Maurice J. Warner Middle Street Washington, D. C

Airman Creamer Graduates From NCO Academy at McConnell

Airman First Class Thomas J Creamer, son of Mr and Mrs Gerald Creamer of Woolwich, graduates Friday from the United States Air Force NCO Preparatory Academy at McConnell Air Force Base Wichita Kan The academy teaches leadership psychology Air Force history and customs and courtesies in a three week live in program involving twenty courses.

Thomas J Creamer Gerald Creamer Woolwich United States Air Force Non- Commissioned Officers Preparatory Academy McConnell Air Force Base Wichita Kan Air Force

Mrs Walsh to Leave for Brooklyn After Washington Visit

Mrs David Walsh plans to depart Monday evening for her home in Brooklyn New York after spending a few days with her mother Mrs William Furber in Washington

David Walsh Brooklyn N. Y William Furber Washington Street

Mrs Hutchins Transferred From Hyde Rehab To Gowen Nursing Home

Mrs Sarah F Hutchins, previously a patient at Hyde Rehabilitation hospital, was moved to Gow an Nursing Home on Washington Street for continued care and residence.

Sarah F. Hutchins Hyde Rehabilitation Hospital Gowan Nursing Home Washington Street

Yale Junior To Sail Summer Cook On Camden Schooner

Graeme Hanson finished his junior year at Yale and will work as a cook aboard Capt. Frank Swift's Camden schooner this summer. He will begin his duties Monday while staying with his parents at 102 Bedford Street.

Graeme Hanson Yale University Elliot C. Hanson Bedford Street Mr. Hanson Frank Swift Camden

Edward P Curtis Visits Rochester Daughter Couple

Edward P. Curtis of Rochester New York is visiting his daughter Mrs Melvin B Henderson and Mr Henderson at their North Street home.

Edward P. Curtis Rochester, N. Y Melvin B. Henderson Mr. Henderson North Street

Bath men attend Red Sox games in Boston week past

H Ralph Forbes proprietor of Shaw's Book Store returned from a week's training at Holyoke Massachusetts attended by business supply dealers from various parts of the country. William Luke Gordon Allen Carl Stinson and Peter Crocker all of Bath attended the Red Sox baseball games in Boston last week.

H. Ralph Forbes Shaw’s Holyoke Mass William Luke Gordon Allen Carl Stinson Peter Crocker Bath Red Sox Boston

Two Local Teens Head to Camp Ridgeway for Summer Work

James Hanson and Stewart Bradway, both Morse High School sophomores, depart Monday from 102 and 85 Bedford Street to Camp Ridgeway on Clarey Lake in North Whitefield for summer employment. Mrs Hanson and Mrs Bradway are their fathers, with local families noting the outing. Mr. and Mrs. Sam Levin of the Bith Department Store also spent Monday in Boston attending the Children’s Style Show of Fall clothing at Parker House.

James Hanson Elliot C. Hanson Bedford Street Stewart Bradway F. Merton Bradway Camp Ridgeway Clarey Lake North Whitefield Morse High School Sam Levin Bith Department Store Boston Parker House

Dears Move to Small Point Summer Home

Mr and Mrs Douglas Dear of 969 Washington Street relocate to their Small Point summer residence for the season, indicating a seasonal change of address and retreat from the city.

Sumner Sewall Washington Street Small Point Beach Douglas Dearborn Small Point

Waterbury guest attends Morse High graduation week

Mrs D J D Aversa and daughter Miss Donna Guynn of Waterbury Conn arrived Friday to visit and attend graduation exercises of Mrs D Aversa's daughter Miss Charlene Guynn at Morse High School this week. Mrs Richard P Callan and son Timmy of Woolwich are staying with her sister Mr and Mrs Carl Boardman of York Beach this week.

D. J. D’aversa Donna Guynn Waterbury, Conn Hugh D. Grant Dr. Grant Linden Street D’aversa Charlene Guynn Morse High School Richard P. Callan Timmy Woolwich Carl Boardman York Beach

Miss Danforth to Visit Danforth Family in Town

Miss Jean Danforth of Bethlehem Connecticut will arrive Thursday to visit her parents Mr and Mrs Frank W Danforth at 1075 High Street She will attend Morse High school alumni banquet there Saturday night.

Jean Danforth Bethlehem Conn Frank W. Danforth High Street Danforth Morse High School

Mrs Wallace and family visit Auburndale reunion plans

Mrs Victor Wallace and children of Auburndale Massachusetts are visiting with her parents Mr and Mrs Joseph C Footer of 28 Cherry Street. She will be joined this week by Mr Wallace who plans to attend his tenth Morse High school reunion at the alumni banquet Saturday.

Victor Wallace Auburndale Mass Joseph C. Footer Cherry Street Wallace Morse High School

Casey couple attends Bowdoin Center graduation event

Mr and Mrs Wilbur A Casey of 498 Washington street attended graduation exercises at the high school on Tuesday. Their niece joined the graduating class at Bowdoin Center.

Wilbur A. Casey Washington Street Rand Oung Bowdoin Center

Local couple welcomes daughter Karen Lee Greenblatt

Lt and Mrs Owen L Greenblatt of Banco Cordova California announce the birth of daughter Karen Lee on May 24 at Mercy Hospital in Sacramento. Lt Greenblatt, son of the late Solomon K Greenblatt, is stationed at Mather Air Force Base with the U S Air Force.

Joseph M. Brown U. S. Navy Owen L. Greenblatt Banco Cordova Calif Karen Lee Mercy Hospital Sacramento Lt. Greenblatt Solomon K. Greenblatt Mather Air Force Base U. S. Air Force

Mabel Ellen Lucas Named President of The Mother Church

More than 5,000 Christian Scientists from around the world gathered in Boston for The Mother Church annual meeting. Miss Mabel Ellen Lucas of Brookline was named president for the coming year, succeeding Clifford A. Woodard. The directors urged spiritual growth and world peace through prayer and righteousness, highlighting healing by prayer and global church activities.

Mabel Ellen Lucas Mother Church of Christian Science First Church of Christ, Scientist Boston Christian Science Board of Directors Brookline Mass Clifford A. Woodard Cambridge Woodard Kentucky Oklahoma Mother Church Beverly Hills New South Wales Australia Christchurch Hampshire Feng Bremen-Nord Vegesack Mannheim Ger Halsingburg Sweden Pointe Claire Quebec Canada Otaki New Zealand Tian Science Mary Baker Eddy Christian Science Christian Science Monitor

Beacon Street Church WSCS Installs Officers

Mrs Franklin Howe was installed as president of the Women’s Society of Christian Service at Beacon Street Methodist Church after the annual banquet at Witch Spring Inn. New officers include Mrs Paul Avery vice president Mrs Charles Madden recording secretary Mrs Lauren Stiles treasurer and others. Rev Richard Arnold installed the officers in the church vestry. Madden named chair of the Christmas sale and Jane Shea appointed delegate to the Scarboro school of missions.

Franklin Howe Women's Society of Christian Service Beacon Street Churen Witch Spring Inn Paul Avery Charles Madden Lauren Stiles Edmund Gaudet Jane Shell Emma Newdick Sherman Mitchell Kermit Thurston Blanche Locke Flower Fund Richard Arnold Jane Shea School of Missions Scarboro

Easter Seal goal near reached for Pine Tree Society

Mrs. William H. Dalton announces that late contributions may bring the 1957 Easter Seal goal of 80000 dollars close. The Pine Tree Society funds Hyde Memorial Hospital Bath and Pine Tree Camp Rome and thanks Maine volunteers, press, radio and TV for support.

William H. Dalton Pine Tree Society For Maine Dalton Hyde Memorial Bath Rome Pine Tree Society

Youth Group Hosts Dance for Sue Ellen Johnson Fund

South End PTA Youth Group held a dance at Association Hall on Washington Street to raise funds for Sue Ellen Johnson, a local junior high student hospitalized for months after a shooting accident. The event added $25 to the fund at Bath National Bank, an effort started weeks ago by local citizens.

South End P.T.A Association Hall Washington Street Sue Ellen Johnson Bath National Bank

Entertain With Buffet Supper for Daughter

Mr and Mrs Percy Low hosted a 6 to 8 p m buffet at their home on 50 Granite Street to celebrate their daughter Ellen. Numerous invited guests attended including Linda Leeman Carol Haynes Carol Hooker Judy Ashe Sue Farrell Edna McPhee Beverly Kingsbury Sally Grindell Joyce Scanlin Betty Robinson Ellen Blair Judy Commeau Joan Robinson Susan Connard Nancy Doyle Olive Guild Mary Baird Dawn White Betty Marchetti Susan Bates Jean Shumway Betsy Bertrand Sue Ellen Owen Frances Butcher Lucy Lee Smith Carmen Cormier Margo Parks Patty Parks Verna Watts Carolyn Thompson Jean Fleming Cynthia Osgood Joan Albertson Nancy Eseley Anna Lonn and Mabel Ashe.

Percy Low Ellen Granite Street Linda Leeman Carol Haynes Carol Hooker Judy Ashe Sue Farrell Edna McPhee Beverly Kingsbury Sally Grindell Joyce Scanlin Betty Robinson Ellen Blair Judy Commeau Joan Robinson Susan Connard Nancy Doyle Olive Guild Mary Baird Dawn White Betty Marchetti Susan Bates Jean Shumway Betsy Bertrand Sue Ellen Owen Frances Butcher Lucy Lee Smith Carmen Cormier Margo Parks Patty Parks Verna Watts Carolyn Thompson Jean Fleming Cynthia Osgood Joan Albertson Nancy Eseley Anna Lonn Mabel] Ashe

Band Boosters Club Names Smith As New President

H. Kenneth Smith was elected president of the Band Boosters club at Morse High School to lead the group for 1957. Elected with him were Stan ley R. Hunter as vice president Mrs. Cyrus Ashe as secretary Mrs. Sanford Brown as treasurer and Mrs. Harry E. Ring as publicity director. The nominating committee included Mrs. Cecil L. Fullerton Mrs. Fred Osgood and Mrs. S. Bert Lonn. The club announced its next meeting will be held in September.

H. Kenneth Smith Band Boosters Club Morse High School Smith Stanley R. Hunter Cyrus Ashe Sanford Brown Harry E. Ring Cecil L. Fullerton Fred Osgood

Nurses Alumni Banquet marks 35th reunion at Cosmpolitan club

Plans for Bath Memorial Hospital Alumni Association 35th annual reunion banquet are underway for June 22 at the Cosmopolitan club. All graduates of the hospital school of nursing and associate members are urged to reserve by June 8 with Mrs Helen Bonney or Mrs Raymond Hart. Members with tickets should ensure reservations are complete by Saturday.

Bath Memorial Hospital Alumni Association Cosmopolitan Club Hospital School of Nursing Helen Bonney Raymond Hart

Pollock Sightings Reported at Bay Point Shore

Edward J. McMann of Bath and John Woodside of Augusta visited Bay Point yesterday on business and saw hundreds of pollock jumping in and out of the water. McMann plans to return later this week with a rod to try catching some.

Bay Point Edward J. McMann Bath John Woodside Augusta McMann

Morse High graduates to receive clip on pencil from Bath National Bank

Bath National Bank plans to award every member of Morse High School's 1957 graduating class a clip on pencil as a goodwill gift. The presentation emphasizes community ties and support for local youth.

Bath National Bank Morse High School

Phippsburg Community Activities Highlight Summer Plan

Phippsburg items note omitted Friday Grange meeting and graduation notices at Center church. Morse High School graduates Helena Doughty, Gloria Eaton, Joan Albertson, Nancy Hart, Irma Gilman, Diana Pye, Jack Henderson, Robert Cushing, Stanley Roberts, and Thomas Totman. Children’s Day set for Small Point church. Vacation Bible School opens June 17 with transport for children townwide. Youth Fellowship elected officers. summer schedule includes Bible school and Sunday school changes.

Memorial Day Observance Marks 25th Year For Spanish War Auxiliary

The Ernest Edgar Kateon Post Spanish War Auxiliary announced Memorial Day observance marked its 25th year participating in the city event. With only five Spanish-American War veterans left here, the auxiliary, made of women veterans, continues the work. Asa Wilson placed a wreath at City Park monument after services at the waterfront. Three parade cars carried auxiliary members in red and yellow capes and hats.

Ernest Edgar Kateon Post Spanish War Auxiliary Times Asa Wilson City Park Auxiliary

Phippsburg notes Christian service events and gatherings

Parker Head and Phippsburg neighbors share updates from church activities. Children’s Day at Smalls Point church is planned with a Vacation Bible School June 17 to 28, a joint picnic to follow, and a Rhythm Band and mural projects. PTA members and families attend outings, picnics, and birthdays while residents visit relatives in Bath Lewiston and New Hampshire.

Popham Beach Parish Holds Annual Meeting At Chapel

Christian Service committee of the combined church of Phipsburg met Monday evening with Mr and Mrs Eugene Winslow at Rock Garden Inn Sebasco Estates. Representing Popham Beach were Mr and Mrs Ernest Oliver. July meeting place to be announced. The annual meeting was held Tuesday evening at the chapel.

Christian Service Committee Church of Phipsburg Eugene Winslow Rock Garden Inn Sebasco Estates Popham Beach Ernest Oliver

Bath and area residents spend weekends at cottages

Numerous Bath families and friends from Needham Lexington Troy Newtonville and Chapel Hill visited cottages and summer homes over the weekend and plan more time at the coast. Guests included Grace Cushing Wendy Congdon Stephen Shaw Gilpatrick Kathy Mark Phialas Cindy and more, with health notes on Mrs. Perkins and Mrs. Chubbuck.

Bath area residents enjoy weekend and holiday visits

COX S HEAD Mr and Mrs Harvey Bergeron and family of Bath spent the weekend at their cottage. Mrs Joseph Schlick and Minot Percy of Marblehead Mass passed the weekend at Mrs Schlicks Summer home. Richard Dozois was a supper guest at the home of Mr and Mrs Arthur Warner in Bath on Friday. He accompanied Mr Warner and a group of Bath boys to Augusta to spend the evening at the YMC A. Nathaniel Percy and Mr and Mrs Stanton C Dozois called on Miss Bessie Sprague at Small Point on Monday. Mr and Mrs Leon Smith of Wollaston Mass passed Memorial Day at their cottage. Mr and Mrs Albion H Johnson and daughter of New Bedford Mass spent the weekend at their home on Dixs Island. Mrs Bernard Carlson returned to her home on Dixs Island last week after passing several weeks at Days Ferry at the home of her sister Mrs George Stacey. Mrs Sarah E Wilbur and daughter Mrs Charles Robbins called on Mr and Mrs Edward P Thomas of Bath last week. Mrs Robbins returned to Waltham Mass Friday. Mr and Mrs Harry Smith of Bath called on Mrs Edith Perkins and son Earle one day last week. They recently returned from Orlando Fla where they passed the Winter. Mr and Mrs Ralph Seekins of Bath spent the weekend at their Mr and Mrs Everett Perkins of Everett Mass spent a weekend recently at their Summer home. Mr and Mrs Martin F Goodwin called Sunday on Mr and Mrs Raymond Campbell at Dromore Mr and Mrs Stanton C Dozois called recently on relatives and friends including Mrs Anna Riley who celebrated her 96th birthday on April 27 in Holliston Mass.

Center School Harry Lewis Ruth Gray James Martha Diane Nancy Ross Jane Gray Frederick John Libby Judy Hamel Linda Doughty Russell Turner Marie Cross Martha Diane Small Point Mary Anne Wyman Roger Oliver Bath Alston Oliver George Shattuck New Hampshire Mary Daley Olivers Bruce Harrington Bath Memorial Hospital Leston Harrington David Barbara Harrington Gerald Gamble Woolwich Lewiston Stephen Rogers Eugene Harrington Lester Beals Walter Cushing Cushing Florence Rollins Morse High Lewis F. Lowell Parker Head Earl Lowell William Cummings Richard Wersom Marion Clarke White Mountains Albert Gray Swanton Wyman, Jr Calais Vivian Schreiter Roland Schreiter Cathance Ernest Doughty Falmouth William Doughty Portland Wilma Hodgkins Dorothy Frangello William Hodgkins Grace Cushing Guy Crowley Charles Congdon Wendy Stephen Needham Mass Vernon Mattson Newtonville Marguerite McNulty Bowdoinham Peter Phiard Kathy Mark Chapel Hill N. C Phialas Ida’ Kalloway Herbert Kalloway Newton Center Popham Lester Morse Deborah Judy Winnegance Morse Joseph C. Perkins Lawrence Chattley Stanley Perkins Raymond Wyman Eugene Sukeforth Wyman Auta Munsey George Main Everett Main Cindy Wiscaset Munsey J. C. Morrill Brookline Fred Spinney Charles Shepard Betty Hyde Memorial Rehabilitation Hospital Harvey Chubbuck Harvey Bergeron Joseph Schlick Minot Percy Marblehead Everett Perkins Everett Martin F. Goodwin Raymond Campbell Dromore Stanton C. di Zois Anna Riley Holliston

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Joanne Bailey Duane Bailey Milan Street Youth Cavalcade James A. Bimson Joseph Small New York City Marc T. Greene Thomaston Jamevr Ham Quincy Theodore Ham Belfast Frank Harmon Wade Harmon Joseph Sanborn Harold Smithwick Southport Edna Priest Helen Taylor Boothbay Harbor Paul Tiemer Candy’s Harbor Frank Sherman Patricia Ann West Upton Sherman Arthur Haggett Maxwell Street Barbara Berensen Ypsalanti, Mich Benjamin Berensen J. Roy Youmans California Earl C. Kimble Mr. Kimble Wheelus Air Force Base North Africa Langley Air Force Base Virginia Youmans Rumford John R. Kimble Peter Francisco Kenneth Francisco Fosters Point Road Robert Carmichael Paul McCourt Robert Arsenault University of Maine James P. Callan, Jr James P. Callan Robert Philbrick Gorham Bernard Robinson Eugene Chebeague Island Julian D. Bennett William E. Bennett Charles Street Agnes Farrin Alice B. Stilphen Ocean Park Harold Schulman Wakefield Robert Hollaway Billerica Edith Oliver Chester.h. McCabe Eugene L. Coleman Stephen Hiter Annie Hirster Lisbon Falls Irene Libby Carl D. Cornish Harry L. Cornish William and Penny Harry FE. Cornish Christel and Carol Cornish Penny Forbhisa Sheldon Timothy and Gary Furbish Topsham Carl T. Meister Ivan W. Leighton Carl Frey Albuquerque N. M Frey Elizabeth Henderson Jane Henderson U.S. Army Freys Chicago Paul Cyr Waterville Reginald J. Cyr Dummer Street Harold S. Avery, Jr Lynn Reading Harold S. Avery Western Avenue Patricia Ann White Albert J. White West Bath Robert D. Percy Thornton Percy Oak Street Martin v B. Sargent Winter Street Congregational Church Edwin H. Pert Warren F. Hawley American Red Cross Alexandria National Red Cross Katherine M. Pert Romeo E. Biette John M. Fossett Cumberland Center Clyde Dow Wiscasset Perleston L. Pert, Jr Damariscotta Lake Lyndon V. Plummer North Edgecomb Montagnard Clarence Johnson J. C. Geiger San Francisco Ann Morse Salvation Army of Salvation Army Joseph Wescott Waldo Tibbetts Unionville Mary Brewer Frank Ozella Carl and Linda Oliver Street Milbridge Walter M. Hill, Jr Bevelderge Luxemburg Germany Maury Lynn Walter M. Hill Hill Pratt-Whitney Aircraft Corp NATO Betty Hunt Suzanne Burke Gladys Stickney Pittsfield, Mass Mrs Elver A. Stickney Fitts Street John B. Downey Cauratunk Lewis Spicer Wscs of Nurses Alumni Assn Phippsburg Bodwell Grange Phippsburg Grammar School Center Church Helena Doughty Gloria Eaton Nancy Hart Irma Gilman Diana Pye Jack Henderson Robert Cushing Stanley Roberts Thomasc Totman Phippsburg Sportsman's Association Riverside Hall Unity Circle Small Point Parsonage Youth Fellowship Harrington Farm Basin Martin Eaton Phippsburg Christian Service Committee Gene Winslow Rock Gardens Inn Vacation Bible Jesus Mr. Dubie Dubie Frank Cutting Dudley Harrington Margaret Oliver Vicky Blaisdell Phyllis Eaton Diane Hamel Games Mina Swift Elliot Linda Chaney Macy Whitehead South Portland Brightwater Cottage John G. Leach Malden Leach Leonard Rainey Bayonne N. J Donna Hueston Durham Rainey Donald Logan Arthur Harrington Connecticut Irving Harrington Sally Rainey I. W. Rainey Joe Bennett Arlington James Chambers Walter McCourt Maine General Hospital Thomas Totman Marilla Williams Charles Totman Wells Beach Miss Williams Jersey City Jean Hunt New Britain Center Parker Smalls Point Clyde Moore Cox
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