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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1955

Page

7

Memorial Day crowds fill Bath cemetery and local events

Thousands visited the Bath cemetery on Memorial Day as Civil War heroes and private citizens received floral tributes. The day included a memorial service in Calvary cemetery led by the pastor and choir after a church ceremony, plus parades, dances at Bay Point Casino, and various social gatherings across Bath and surrounding areas.

St. Mary’s Church Drum Corps Holy Name Society Calvary Cemetery

Wetherbee Visit and Local Property Moves Mark Weekend

On June 2 1915 Mr and Mrs Charles P Wetherbee returned from a mountain weekend visiting their son George B Wetherbee at Phillips Andover. Exeter lost to Andover in a Saturday sports event. Capt Henry W Owen and Mrs Owen opened Turner cottage at Foster's Point with a holiday gathering including Mr and Mrs Frank H Turner Mr and Mrs Edwin H Turner and Miss Carolyn. G C Moses homestead on the avenue is being painted colonial yellow. Bishop and Lovejoy completed a deal transferring ownership of the Merrymeeting Park casino building to Popham Beach promoters Rupert H Baxter and Charles Biswell.

Charles P Wetherbee George B. Wetherbee Phillips-Andover Andover Exeter Henry W Foster's Point Turner Cottage Frank H. Turner Edwin H. Turner Carolyn G. C. Moses Messrs Bishop Lovejoy Rupert H. Baxter Charles Biswell Popham Beach Merrymeeting Park

Bath community notes and events from June 3 1915

The Clara A Donnell last Bath schooner sails from Norfolk to Las Palmas en route to the Canary Islands. Bath plans a new school building. Morse High beats Boothbay Harbor High 10 8 as they prep for Thornton Academy. John Roberts honored at 95. Daniel Bishop demolishes Merrymeeting Park casino. 1 000 000 feet hardwood estimated. Two major school events set for June 16 and 18. Wilbur C Oliver declines 12000 profit on shelter sale linked to galvanizing torpedo boat destroyers. Bath Alumni Association holds reunion and banquet planned for June 14.

Clara A. Donnell Norfolk Las Palmas Canary Islands Morse High Boothbay Harbor High Kelley Field Morse Thornton Academy Saco Wilbur C. Oliver Bath Galvanizing Works Shelter Buffalo Mr. Oliver President Hyde Bath Iron Works

Milton S Kimball Wins Pinchot Cup at Westminster

Friends learn Milton S Kimball received the Pinchot Cup at Westminster School Simsbury Conn for the senior who has done the most good during the year. Milton has attended the school six years.

Milton S. Kimball Westminster School Simsbury Conn Milton

Jane Falmer returns to sea after repairs at Percy & Small

The schooner Jane Falmer under Capt Glaeser finished repairs at Percy & Small's yard and to be towed to sea on Tuesday for Hampton Roads orders. Pinickers enjoyed clambakes along New Meadows shores Sunday. Robert Sutherland and son Fred planted 5 000 white trees at Poland Spring Danville Junction, and hedge work at U S Custom House Portland. Islander to resume Augusta Boothbay service Wednesday. Elmhurst guests Fenn and Faxon joined by brush fires and honorary fire brigade membership. Capt Brewer of Wiwurna noted.

Daniel A. MacDonald Sea & Shore Fisheries Commission Kennebec Sagadahoc A. B. Johnson Ashdale Mr. MacDonald H. C. Baxter Mr. Mac- Donald Sea Coast Missionary New Meadows Jane Falmer Glaeser Percy & Small Hampton Roads Robert Sutherland Fred Poland Poland Spring Danville Junction Mr. Sutherland U. S Custom House Portland

Local Golfers Tie Ed Furgol For Medal At Bath Event

Two Bath golfers Andrew Flaherty and George Perry shot net 71 to win IT Beat Ed Furgol medals in the fourth annual National Golf Day tourney at Bath Golf Club. Furgol, at Olympic Club in San Francisco, posted a 1 stroke behind with net 72. 34 entries overall braved rain. Patty Berg shot 78 net for best among women. Maine saw 300 participants, Portland CC leading with 81 players.

Bath Golf Club Ed Furgol Andrew Flaherty George Perry William Kelley James Caverly George Carmichael Furgol San Francisco Olympic Club Patty Berg Leon Buck Bath Miss Berg New England Milford Conn Newton Mass Maine Portland Country Club

Fourteen Morse Graduates Plan to Enter Nursing

From the 66 Morse graduates Tuesday night, fourteen will pursue nursing next fall. Elizabeth Bull, Patricia Chase, Edna Dighton, Carol Sue Hagerthy, Janice Hanna, Maureen Kelliher, Edna King, Shirley Ricker, and Barbara Thornton will train at Maine Medical Center. Jacqueline Staples and Dorothy Thompson plan Boston City Hospital, Joanne Frank at St. Mary Nursing School, Janet Cohen at Beth Israel Hospital. Judith Holbrook will attend the University of Maine and Maine Medical Center.

Morse Elizabeth Bull Patricia Chase Edna Dighton Carol Sue Hagerthy Janice Hanna Maureen Kelliher Edna King Shirley Ricker Barbara Thornton Trac Maine Medical Center Jacqueline Staples Dorothy Thompson Boston City Hospital Joanne Frank St. Mary Janet Cohen Beth Isreal Judith Holbrook University of Maine

Tradition Ties Red Burns to American Image

The passage recalls how red burns became an American symbol as farmers painted homes white with blue skies. The Ladies of St Anne at St Mary’s Church will receive communion together at the 780 Mass Sunday morning. Nonpolitical Politics.

Red Burns St. Anne of St Mary's Church

Morse Golfers Clinch Strong Season With 5 2 Win

Morse High School golf team closes a strong season at Bath Golf Club by defeating Waterville High 5 to 2. Coach Harry Hallsey's squad finishes 6 wins 1 loss 1 tie, among the school's best seasons.

Morse High School Bath Golf Club Panthers of Waterville High Harry Hallsey Doug Day Harry Musk Dick Coombs Earl Williams Best Ball

Hospital Clearing House Committee Meets Tuesday

Hospital Clearing House committee members and workers met Tuesday afternoon at Mrs. Duncan McInnes on Pearl Street for the quarterly session. Co chairmen Mrs. George H. Melnnes and Mrs. McInnes led the meeting as secretary Mrs. Larry Katz and treasurers Mrs. Ralph W. Brose Jr. and Mrs. Charles B. Doyle Jr. reported on three months’ activities and financial status. Volunteers expanded the workers, with Mr. Pind CY Hara and Mrs. Charles Side joining. Mrs. Kelley named volunteer worker chair to replace Mrs. Dean Shaw. Pricing reports were presented by Mrs. J. W. Spiller and Mrs. Eastham Guild Jr. The group announced a one week hold on purchases except bric a brac after four months the clearing house not responsible for most articles. Members listed include Mrs. Dennis on, Mrs. Kelley, Mrs. Katz, Mrs. Musk, and others.

Clearing House Duncan McInnes Pearl Street George H. Musk Meiinnes Larry Katz Ralph W Brasy Charles B. Doyle, Jr Kelli Pind CY Hara Charles Side Kelley Dean Shaw Coeering House Shaw J WE Spiller Eastham Guild, Jr Clearings House Willian W Dennison J. Abbot Revlon Norman Drummond Harrys B. Wilson Melnnes Musk Kenneth Humphries Richard Kimball Ralph W Broge Max Kyle Spier Katz Shin Devie Guid

Junior Bicycle Club Promotes Safety in Bath

The newly organized Junior Bicycle Club led by State Trooper Herman J. Boudreau promotes bicycle safety in Bath. A parade Thursday at 2 45 marks the group’s public debut with instructional courses on safety for fourth through seventh graders. Bruce Fielding is president with Harry Bennett as vice president and Eleanor Main as secretary.

Bath Junior Bicycle Club of Herman J. Boudreau John Duprey Harry Bennett Joey Marquis Alden Greene Bruce Fielding Joyce Ring Eleanor Main Diana Barter Joan Hart Geraldine Bennett Jacqueline Bennett Boudreau State Armory Lincoln Street

Rotary Club Hears Talk On Natural Gas Controls

Allen Benner of Portland spoke at the Tuesday noon Rotary luncheon at Central church parish house on the impact of federal price fixing on natural gas producers. A film You, The People illustrated the threat to the economy and the public, featuring a pipeline superintendent, a natural gas producer, a farmer, a lawyer and an oil jobber.

Allen Benner Portland Rotary Club Central Church Parish House America Benner Don Eyner Emera

BIW Reports Acquisition of Options on Oak Grove Area Property

BIW confirms a report it has acquired options to purchase property east and west of Oak Grove Avenue from the Harold M Sewall Estate Inc and the William JD Sewall Estate Inc. No immediate plans exist for usage. acquisition depends on further studies for residential development.

Allegri Sonia Ly Oak Grove Avenue Harold Mi Sewall William JD Sewall

Probate Notices for Sagadahoc Estates at Bath

Persons interested in estates of Ata Courtoaf of Bath and Lincoln A. Clough of Topsfield are ordered to publish notice. Probate Court in Sagadahoc will hear on June tuesday at 10 am to contest or acknowledge matters including wills for Pina Newton and Hermainesilde Fortin estates with appointments of executrix and administrator without bond.

Ata Courtoaf Bath Sagadahoc Meek Phath Independent Saul Paya Po Newton Hermainesilde Fortin Bite Joseph J. Fortin Joseph Lo Fortin Arthur J. Dunton

Bath Company Signals Housing Expansion Plan

The statement notes that additional housing may be needed in Bath and that the company could take steps to stimulate construction of a set number of houses at the proper time.

Bath

Wiscasset Notices Track Family Anniversary Gatherings

Mrs Ann Nelder Beattie substitutes for Mrs Petrie. Mr and Mrs Frank Adams and grandson Frank Philip attend. Mr and Mrs Benjamin Adams and son Robert also noted. Byron Adams at 84th wedding anniversary of Charles and family in North Adams Massachusetts.

Petrie Frank B Adams Frank Philip Benjamin Adams Robert Byron Adams Charles Adams North Adams Mass

Court of Probate Notices At Bath

Estate matters before Judge Arthur J Dunton at Bath Probate Court. Notice orders publish weekly for three weeks. Names Wilhelain Cotasony and Arthur J Walleriueot named as suitable executors or administrators. Petition details and hearings set for next month.

Arthur J Dunton

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