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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1950

Page

6

Freeman named Isthmian Marine Superintendent

William R Freeman of Wildwood New Jersey husband of Marian Hill is appointed marine superintendent of the Isthmian Steamship Line effective June 1, relieving Captain Logan Cresap. Freeman joined Isthmian in 1920 as chief officer on the Tuscaloosa City and has since commanded 18 vessels across their trade routes.

William R. Freeman Wild N. J Marian Hill Isthmian Steamship Line Logan Cresap Freeman Isthmian Lines S. S. Tuscaloosa S. S. Steel Navigation Isthmian

Miss Virginia Andre Celebration at Greeley Institute

Miss Virginia Andre, a teacher, celebrated at the Greeley Institute in Cumberland summer residence of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Andre, on Lincoln Street.

Virginia Andre Greeley Institute Cumber Charles Andre Lincoln Street

Mrs Sewall Returns Home After Visit to New York and New Canaan

Mrs Arthur Sewall second returns home from New Canaan Connecticut and New York City where she was a guest of Mr and Mrs John K Jayne.

Arthur Sewall Washington Street New Canaan

Bath Scene Busy With Visiting Locals And Graduations

A Bath roundup lists residents visiting, working or studying elsewhere and returning for graduations. Names include Judith Ann Sargent in Longmeadow and Gorham Teacher's College ceremony. several Boston and Danvers ties among teachers, doctors, and private citizens.

Miss Viola Herrington Visits Carolyn Miller in Wellesley

Miss Viola Herrington of San Francisco Calif visits Miss Carolyn Miller a classmate at Pine Man or Junior College Wellesley Mass at the home of the Miller parents Mr and Mrs Justus H Miller Garden Street.

Viola Herrington San Francisco Calif Carolyn Miller Pine Manor Junior College Wellesley Mass Miss Miller Justus H. Miller Garden Street

Hayneses Leave City for West Southport Cottage

Mr and Mrs Maurice J Haynes of 63 Academy Street travel Saturday to spend the summer at their cottage in West Southport.

Maurice J. Haynes Academy Street Southport

Mack diesel training completion by Haggett at Mack Trucks

Manfred Haggett of rear 5 Maxwell Street completed a 10 weeks Mack diesel training course conducted by Mack Trucks Inc of Portland.

Manfred Haggett Maxwell Street Mack Trucks, Inc Portland

Weekend visitors and graduations noted around Bath Maine

Mr and Mrs Henry O Trowbridge of Mamaroneck N Y left Bath after a weekend visit. They attended Castine Maritime Academy graduation where Trowbridge is secretary of the boards visitors. Others visited Bath include City Manager Ralph Mittendorf and Dr Milton Stephenson's families in Boston.

Robert L. Brownell Washington Street Boston Henry O. Trowbridge Mamaroneck N. Y Bath Castine The Maritime Academy Trowbridge Board of Visitors Academy Ralph M. Mittendorf Milton C. Stephenson

Mank Family Fetes Courtney Fourth Birthday at Bath

Mr and Mrs Irvile C Mank of 76 Drayton Road hosted a Bath party in honor of son Courtney's fourth birthday. The family celebrated while spending the summer at Kennebec Cottages Popham Beach.

Irvile C. Mank Drayton Road Kennebec Cottages Popham Beach Bath Courtney

Berry earns degree and accepts teaching post in Portland

Arthur Berry son of Mr and Mrs Arthur Berry 20 Robbins Street received a Bachelor of Science degree in industrial education at the commencement exercises Monday at Gorham State Teachers College. He has accepted a position in the Portland public schools to teach industrial art at King Junior High School.

William A. Hill, Jr William A. Hill Middle Street Portland Junior College Hill Arthur Berry Arthur Berry Robbins Street Gorham State Teachers’ College Portland Public Schools King Junior High

Children’s Sunday at Wesley Church Highlights Pageant

The Wesley Methodist church held its annual Children’s Day service Sunday at seven. The program featured readings, recitations, solos, and hymns performed by the church school groups from Beginners through Junior and Intermediate departments under Mrs. Stanley Hunter and others. Certificates and awards were presented at the end by E. B. Lermond.

Church School of Wesley Methodist Church Seekers Stanley Hunter Walter Upham Morris Upham C. Clifford Sargent Donald Preble The Gloria, Swearingen Roberta Jewell Ruth Ellen Hunter Barbara Kenney Alden Perry David Wallace Peter Upham Baby Moses Albert Whitcomb Roger Upham Gertrude Legard David Kenney Rev. Sargent Charles Hanson Virginia Coombs E. B. Lermond Church School

Diversified Municipal Court Dockets Include Quahogs and Traffic

Judge Gardiner R. Deering presided over a varied Municipal Court session. Cases included fines for passing a stop sign on Routes 201 and 196, illegal quahog digging, crest of a hill violations, and probation for unlicensed quahogging. A juvenile case and an assault charge were continued to June 22.

Municipal Court Gardiner R. Deering Charles A. Trefethen South Freeport William Knox Addison C. Nelson, Jr Lewiston Edward C. Belanger Sherman Campbell Georgetown Swansea G. Burns Arthur Darling Brunswick Burns West Bath

Morse High School Class Day Exercises Remember 1950 Grads

Tuesday evening in Morse High School auditorium the class of 1950 staged a preview of the past present and future. The Morse High School orchestra under Keith Crockett opened and closed the program. Soloist Robert Sharkey sang Without a Song. Joanne Boudreau Desert Song and Gloria Wilson Summer Time were performed. Claire Hartsgrove and Jacqueline Chappell portrayed witches predicting classmates futures. Nancy Stover read the Class History. Beverly Allegrin Eleanor Carter Paul MacDonald and Franklyn Smith read humorous verses as gifts were distributed. The Class Ode by Patricia Norcross was sung and the school song The Blue and the White closed the program. Class Day advisors were Austin Miller coordinator Nathan Watson Martha Hutchins Margaret Flaherty Catharine Leonard and David Wetherell with Dorothy Wing at the piano.

Morse High School Keith Crockett Robert Sharkey Joanne Boudreau Gloria Wilson Claire Hartsgrove Jacqueline Chappell Margaret Flaherty Will Catharine Leonard David Wetherell Austin Miller Dorothy Wing Aci

Georgetown Central School Graduation Program Details

Graduation exercises at Georgetown Central School on Bay Point road featured processions, salutatory and valedictory addresses, a series of musical performances, and diplomas conferred by Supt. Stanwood Gilman. Seven graduates were Reginald Pinkham, Clayton Hanna, Robert Jordan, Edward Heffron, Brian Davis, Marion Carr, and Dorothy MacGillivary. Robert Jordan received the P T A scholarship award.

Bay Point Road Georgetown Central School Reginald G. Pinkham Cleaves Henderson Marion Carr Brian W. Davis Richard Hanna Robert Jordan Buddy Robert E. Jordan Stanwood C. Gilman Asso Howard L. Bowen Enire Ruth L. Patterson Reginald Pinkham Clayton Hanna Edward Heffron Brian Davis Dorothy MacGillivary P.T.A

Wesley Church Women's Annual Meeting Held

Twenty five members attended a covered dish supper at Wesley Methodist Church to install officers. Retiring president Mrs. M Davis Small received a gift. New officers include Mrs Willard McLean as president and Mrs Jennie Walker as vice president with several secretaries and two guest speakers from Gorham and Portland District.

Woman's Society of Itian Wesley Methodist Church M. Davis Small Merle C. Niles C. C. Sargent Willard McLean Jennie Walker Andrew M. Butterfield Stanley Hunter Charles Howe Carolyn Rogers William Hanson Ronald Buffam George Hopkins Rodney Upham Edward Butterfield Walter Upham William Temple Robert Love Gorham Cleveland Ohio Lewis H. Bickford Lester Boobar Portland

Bath Council of Church Women Plans Fall Drives

The Bath Council of Church Women directed cooperation in a fall clothing and food drive. A food clinic committee was authorized, and church groups were urged to donate for baby layettes. The next meeting is World Community Day November 3 to collect knitted items for refugees.

Bath Council of Church Women Louis A. Dole Middle Street Salvation Army Clinton Flemming

Oak Wilt Fungus Threatens All Oak Varieties

Oak wilt is a fungal disease attacking all oak species, posing widespread threat to trees. Researchers warn of rapid spread in forests and urban areas, urging monitoring and management to protect timber and landscapes.

Pine Haven Day Camp Registrations Now Open

Registrations for Pine Haven day camp are being accepted from Girl Scout troop leaders and the camp committee appreciates early signups. The two week session runs July 17 to July 31. Girls ages seven to 15 may attend whether or not they are Girl Scouts.

Pine Haven Day Camp Frank Butcher Denny Road Roy Lawrence Park Street Pine Haven Day Girl Scout Organization A. Hallet & Co Edward D. True Paul Levesque W. T. Grant Co Zylpha Richardson W. P. Marks

Bath boating party capsized in sloop

A 19 foot Pine Tree class sloop owned by Boyd L. Bailey and carrying his wife Dr Virginia Clay Hamilton and Jack Verheus capsized in strong southerly winds on the Kennebec river near Georgetown shore. They were aided to safety by Keeper Harold Seavey and a Coast Guard crew towed to Bath.

Boyd L. Bailey Maine Virginia Clay Hamilton Bath Kennebec River Coast Guard Poptiam Beach Henry Leonard CBM Baileys Verheus Small Point New Meadows Kennebec

School Safety Patrol Awards List

Continued from page one the awards feature groups at Lebel Hose and Weeks Street with students named for each location. South Street Washington Primary and Dike school patrol members are listed with full names spanning multiple grades.

Bath pair in University of Maine Masque production

Riva Greenblatt daughter of Mr and Mrs Solomon Greenblatt of Bath took part in a University of Maine Masque production the play Deep Are the Roots by Arnaud d Usseau and James Gow.

University of Maine Riva Greenblatt Solomon Greenblatt Bath Arnaud d'Usseau James Gow

Center Street School To Remain Closed

The school system has decided not to open Center Street School next year. About 1,800 elementary pupils have been assigned to other buildings to ensure rooms fill to capacity without exceeding. Assignments aim to balance distances and room sizes, with most lower grade rooms holding 80 to 34 pupils and upper grades 5 through 8 at 35 to 33. Parents will receive notices with report cards detailing the changes and asking for cooperation.

Center Street

June Pack Meeting Highlights Cub Pack 99

The June Pack meeting at Central Congregational church showcased three dens’ flying field projects. Cubmaster Donald Page presented Wolf and Arrow Point awards to David Brown, David Kenney, Charles Rush, Clifford Newell, Stephen Rogers, Gareth Small, Stephen Wilson, and Meldon Ricker who also earned Bear Badge. Meldon became Assistant Den Chief with Victor Lonn assisting. Ice cream and cookies followed film reels as plans for July and August were discussed.

Cub Pack Central Congregational Church Donald Page David Brown David Kenney Charles Rush Clifford Newell Stephen Rogers Gareth Small Cub Rogers Stephen Wilson Meldon Ricker Victor Lonn Den Scout Meldon

Pupils Visit Bath Wholesale House on Social Studies Trip

Grade three pupils from Dike School toured Bath's wholesale house owned by Sam Prawer. The nine o'clock bus brought them, Mr. Prawer guided the tour, and the banana room fascinated the children. Each pupil drew a picture and wrote a story about the trip and left with a gift from Mr. Prawer.

Dike School Bath Sam Prawer Mr. Prawer

Prizes Awarded at Dike School for Seventh Grade

Prizes of money were awarded to Arthur Sonia and Isabelle Harvey, seventh grade pupils at the Dike school, from a Kendall fund established by the late William B. Kendall. The awards recognize the greatest improvement in character, scholarship and physical development. Sonia is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Leon Sonia of 1055 High Street. Harvey is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Harvey of Ridge Road, North.

Arthur Sonia Isabelle Harvey Dike William B. Kendall Bath Bowdoinham Dike School Sonia Leon Sonia High Street Miss Harvey Earl Harvey Ridge Road North Bath

Bath racing syndicate yachtsmen set for Bermuda race

Mrs. George S Cary Mrs Rog­er McAleer and Mrs Josephine Reaser of this city will sail June 26 to Bermuda staying at Kerri Pembroke as their husbands race aboard the Dirigo in the Newport Bermuda ocean yacht race representing the Bath Racing Syndicate.

George S. Cary Roger McAleer Josephine Reaser Bermuda Kerri Pembroke Newport- Bermuda Bath Racing Syndicate

Wiscasset College Class Highlights and Personal Items

The article covers a Wiscasset class program with officers and pins across six years, plus attendance awards and baptist services. It lists names of graduates and attendees, then notes personal items including visits by residents to Willowgrange, silver certificates presented, and local guest visits to Augusta and Portland.

Dr Fred S Wright Ward Dies in Bellaire Ohio

Dr. Fred S. Wright Ward died in Bellaire Ohio after a long medical career. He was born in Wiscasset to John F. and Clara S. Wright and studied at Thayer Academy in Massachusetts before graduating from the Baltimore Medical School. He practiced in Bellaire until retiring recently due to ill health.

Fred S. Wright Ward Fred S. Wright Bellaire Ohio Dr. Wright Wiscasset John F Clara S. Wright Thayer Academy Massachusetts Baltimore Medical School

Mrs Sara Duke Hubbard Rites Held In Elberon

Services for Mrs. Sara Duke Hubbard wife of William Hubbard were conducted Friday at St Philip's Church Elberon New Jersey with Rev Charles M Tubbs of Bath presiding. She died at her daughter's home after living in a brick Washington Street house about 18 months. Interment followed in the Hubbard lot Woodlawn Cemetery.

Sara Duke Hubbard William Hubbard Elberon N. J St. Philip's Church Charles M. Tubbs Bath Hubbards Washington Street Hubbard Woodlawn Cemetery

Dunlap Commandery to Visit Bangor for St Johns Day

Members of Dunlap Commandery will join St Johns Day events in Bangor on June 24 marking the 100th anniversary of Bangor St Johns Commandery. Parade forms 10 30 a m on Broadway mall and assembles 10 50 a m. A shore dinner at noon, band concert at 1, vaudeville at 4 and lunch at 5 30 close the day. Tickets via Bartlett Lowell Albee or Free man’s Barber Shop.

Dunlap Commandery St. John’s Bangor St. John’s Commandery Broadway Mall Broadway State Street Hill State Armory Bangor Auditorium Charles Bartlett Edwin H. P. Lowell Carl Albee Freeman Edwin Lowell

Swanton Enrolls in Tennessee Summer Courses

Joseph Swanton son of Mr and Mrs Carl B Swanton 390 Front Street enters the University of Tennessee Knoxville Monday to take special Summer courses He plans a Bath vacation in late July and will visit there during that time.

Joseph Swanton Carl B. Swanton Front Street University of Tennessee At Knoxville Bath

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Leola Warner Marshall Avenue Memorial Hospital Eveleth Regan Woolwich Charles L. Anderson Green Street Thomas Bregger Belgrade Fla Ily Bregger R. N and Anderson Oregon Robert Preble George Boynton Burdette College Louise Rice Medford Boynton Harland E. Boynton North Street Burdette John Hancock Building Marius H. Page Gordon Gillies James A. Gillies, Jr Fairfields Anna Mae Berry Moatsweag Road Guerin's I. G Gerard Nelson USN Randall G. Nichols Poland Spring Nichols U. S. Department of Labor Albert Alley Tommy Corliss Mr. Alley Robert Alley Boston High School of Commerce Audrey P. King Arthur W King Edgett Street Colby College Waterville Charles T. Jackson Manchester N. H South Street Mae Morse McCabe Cincinnati Alexandra Sewall Sumner Sewall Colby Junior College New London Boothbay Harbor Brown's Wharf John Wakefield Bedford Street Pamela William Wakefield Oak Street Myra Foote Bath- Brunswick Road Harold Libby Topsham Walter P. Paine Poughkeepsie Robert M. Paine Baltimore Frederick D. Hill Mabel Millett Western Avenue Bath Memorial Hospital Harry Halterman West Point Academy A. M. Main Woodbridge, Conn Edson Whitehurst Jane Halterman Margery Edson Whitehurst, Jr Birch Point Alice Hodge Charles Ossipee, N. H Mrs. Hodge Bernice Burns Fred W. McConnell Presque Isle D. A. Palmer Elmer Palmer John A. Haskell Leominster John Patraquin Truro N. S Norman E. Palmer John Lasell Whitinsville Eveleth Hill Worcester, Mass Mae J. Nelson Bouve-Boston School of Physical Education Tufts College West Haverstraw Miss Nelson Bouve Louis P Nelson Sylvia Cohen Dora G. Cohen Old South Place Lesley College Cambridge William A. Hill, Sr Roland Hanscom Meadowway Virgil L. Rankin School of Public Relations Boston University No Man Island Reid Perkins Central Avenue Catherine Powers Bay Point H. Martin Powers Culbert McGay South Casco Mary F. Gibbons Phillips Academy Andover Allan Lawrence Toole Fuller George Sargent Longmeadow Judith Ann Sargent Workshop Joseph E. Hart Rockland Nancy Sewall Woodward School Chester S. Peck Robert Levin Sam Levin Tufts Dental School Danvers Mental Hospital Danvers Richard E. Smith Buffalo Charles F. Smith Orono Granite Street S. M. McCann Massachusetts General Hospital Byron L. Richardson Dummer Street J. C. Weingarden Friendly Home of Antiques John Cunningham Fort Lauderdale, Fla Rodney E. Ross, Jr Mary Virginia Gillies Elmhurst Play School Tommy Bertocci Steven King Baer Connard, Jr Joan Fenn Gail Linda MclIntosh Linda Deering Mickey Main David Marsh Texas Ross Barbara Fowden Dickson Drake Roy Stewart Sagadahoc County Stanley Turner Topsham Firemen's Geraldine Fogg Augusta General Hospital William Fogg Aines- Presley the Center Baptist Church Louise Coombs Ada Coombs Frank Blethen Washington, Mo Fred Bolduc Doris Thistle South Lancaster Atty Lynn M. Bussey Bates College Atty. Bussey Winter House Auburn Boyd Bailey Virginia Hamilton Wellesley College Wesley Church Prog Sea Bneonn Central School America the Beautiful Lower Lebel Claudia Carter Jackie Staples Hose School Una Witham Jean Goody Beverly Knight Joyce Ball Frederick Watts Anne Amirault William Edgett Robert Fortier Philip D’aiutolo Thomas McDonough Frances Witham David Pottle Sherry Robinson Shirley Ketchum Donna Guynn Carol Marshall Elizabeth Marble Clayton Crocker Robert Edwards Gordon Sirois Weeks Street David Rush Gerald Footer Shirley Ricker David Morse Jacqueline Purdy Henry Perry Mickey Sonia George Coombs Edgar McBrine Eugene Sukeforth Peter Lorentsen Bobby Haggett George Langbehn Daniel Pye Albert Plummer Maynard Mailly Keith Harris Bobby Lewis Donald Robinson Clarence Moore Billy Hudson CUB Wholesale Summett Arlene Dalton Clyde Pearl Erskine John Fahey Robert Fairfield Edward Grant Shirley Grant Clayton Grover Gloria Harvey Leroy Jackson Marion Jackson Jane McGrath Janice Metcalf Lois Nason Ann Quinnam Roland Rogers Kenneth Sherman Richard Soule George Stickney Frances Weaver Earl Colby Madeline Fairfield Atendance Frank Adams Virginia Fairservice Stephen Lewis Nellie Rose Merry Donald Nadeau Sharon Nadeau Llewellyn Wyman Barry Wakefield Stuart Cross Gwendolyn Wyman Stuart Wyman Wallace Wyman Terry Campbell John Cost Jane Gross Jean Gross Anita Light Eldona Munsey William Cost Neil Adams Patricia Bailey Leigh Campbell Charles DiPerri George Main Richard Towns Sally Lewis Wayne Adams Loanna Light Charles Reed Carol Brown Donna Brown Willard Lewis Beverley Main Madeleine Fairfield Joan Johnson Julith McFadden Donald Shea Richard Fairfield Laura Carleton Thaddeus Reed Anna White John Merry Willowgrange Jefferson Lee Wallace Alna Ralph Knowlton Barbara Sullivan Augusta Leslie A. Sullivan Hooper Street Charles Flagg Margaret Ogden MacFarlane
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