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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1959

Page

3

Hyde Hospital addition approved and construction to start

At a Hyde Home committee meeting last week Mrs William H Dalton president of the Pine Tree Society for Crippled Children and Adults Inc announced that plans for a school room addition had been approved and accepted. The contract was awarded to J H Miller Inc of the city and construction will start immediately. Mrs Doris W Hardy RN hospital administrator presented a report on the rehabilitative program for children and adults and noted the current patient census. The group also discussed kitchen renovations and the Hyde Home greenhouse re opening and discussed plans for the Faster Seas event with over 400 attendees. Committee members present included Mrs Dalton Alr White Mrs Hardy James S Coles Brunswick Meo My Converse G Fenn and Mr Dean Shaw of Bath.

Hyde Home Committee William H. Dalton Pine Tree Society For Crippled Children and Adults, Inc J H. Miller

Miss Lucille Lewes Wed to Ronald Carver in Woolwich

Miss Lucille Lewes daughter of Mrs Martha Leavitt Woolwich and Clarence Leavitt Brunswick wed Ronald Carver U S Navy son of Mr and Mrs Otis Carver Woolwich Saturday evening in a single ring ceremony at Woolwich Baptist Church Parsonage Rev Stephen H Sidebotham officiated Best man William Perry Bath Maid of honor Mrs Pear Carver Woolwich sister of the bride The couple were feted at a Dresden Mills reception with gifts and guests including Clarence Leavitt Chicopee Falls Mass and Warren Dorr Jr among others The bride wore a formal gown with white carnation corsage official details list several attendees and post ceremony plans The groom is stationed in Norfolk Virginia with the Navy.

Lucille Lucy Lewes Martha Leavitt Woolwicth Clarence Leavitt Brunswick Ronald Ber U.S. Navy M. Otis Carver Woolwich Stephen H. Sidebothman Trent Etter Town Pink Pear Carver Pron Ge William Perry Bath Dresden Mills Angi Britet Carver Carver Maye High Bath Laundry Inc Norfolk Dresden

Emblem Club Plans April 17 Officer Installation

The Emblem Club will install officers at a dinner meeting April 17 in Sedgwick. Mrs John Wakefield chairs the arrangements with committees for flowers gifts and tickets. A May public card party and a hospital fair booth are also planned with multiple members named to lead.

Emblem Club Sedgwick John Wakefield Clyde Stiluien Donald Fueco Joseph Grace Ethes John Hart Edward Newell Philip Theberge Donald Emero Aupustus Perow Fleanor Oldis Compte Miu Charles Cunningham Brunswick Muocnbers Joseph Desroared Jo Lawrence Perow Rosalie Theberger Donid Frere John Wart Jobn Burke Clyde Stilphen

Sheryl Murray Fourth Birthday Party Highlights Event

Sheryl Murray celebrated her fourth birthday with a family gathering at Pheh Street. Guests included relatives and friends such as Mrs Charles Murray and Dean, Anne Chituin, Kenneth Wright, Benny Hughe Carey Willace, Jimmy Caton, Irene Footer, Mrs June Wright, Mey Anne Malorne, and Mrs Dorothy Stone.

Ano Murray Mir Charles Murray Tenchey Tree Mreoogud Charles Atareryis Andudichi Hatccon Dean Annelier Chituin Kenneth Wright Benny Hughe Carey Willace Jimmy Caton Irene Foot

Engagement Announced by McDougal Family

Viveard Mrs Daniel McDougal of 212 Ok Street announces the engagement of their daughter Vivian Elizabeth to Richard Carlton Perry son of Mrs and Mrs William Perry of Sheridan Road. Vivian Elizabeth Morse Tiina School Mercy Hospital School of Nursing Portland Morse High graduate Richard Perry a U S Air Force veteran DeVry Institute Chicago IBM Kingston N Y.

Daniel McDougal Ok Street Vivian Elizabeth Richard Carlton Perry William Perry Sheridan Road McDougal Morse Tiina School Mercy Hospital School of Nursing Portland Morse Perry U. S Air Force DeVry Technical Institute Chicago International Business Machine Corp Kingston N.Y

Inner Wheel Elects Officers and Plans Blood Bank Drive

The Inner Wheel elected Mrs Ira D Nadine president with officers including Mrs Warren Kershner and Mrs Hildreth Fisher. Directors chosen were Mrs John Crowley Mrs John E Hayes and Mrs Marius H Page. a Walking Blood Bank is planned with Memorial hospital for April and May.

Ira D. Nadine Charles B. Doyle Old Brunswick Road Warren Kershner Hildreth H. Fisher Carl Albee John Crowley John E. Hayes Marius H. Page William Bodwell Raymond Farnham Loring R. Addison Lynn M. Bussey Inner Wheel Morse High School Stanley Hunter Carl Anderson Frederick D. Hill Skelton High Street

Missionary Society Plans Easter Children’s Service

Far and Near Missionary Society will hold a special children’s service on April 3 from 3 to 4 p.m. at Corliss Street Baptist church. A fellowship supper and 7 p.m. evening service follow. April meeting is cancelled. Deaconess notes and nominating committee named.

Far and Near Missionary Society Corliss Street Baptist Church Alice Strube Harold Allen Harold Allen, Mrs. Strube Mary Stanley Lillian Donaco Marie Colby

Huse Addresses Democrat Meeting Here Thursday

Local Democrats gathered at City hall to hear Robert M. Huse executive secretary of the Democratic party of Maine. The Bath group discussed a county dinner with Gov. Muskie as principal speaker and a Jefferson Jackson Day dinner set for June 15 at the Samoset hotel Rockland with Senator Kennedy and Gov. Muskie planning remarks. The Democratic City committee meets April 25 with Mr and Mrs Huse at their home.

City Hall Robert M. Huse Democratic Party of Maine Huse Democratic Party Maine Bath Muskie Frank M. Coffin Democratc City Committee Huce Horace Middle Street Sagadahoc Democratic Women's Club John J. Keegan, Jr

Springtime Frolics at West Bath Grange March 30

A big variety show called Springtime Frolics will be held at the West Bath Grange Hall on Saturday March 30 at 8 pm to benefit the West Bath Fire Department. Local and out of town talent from Brunswick Dresden Woolwich Five Islands Wiscasset Edgecomb and Bowdoinham perform vocal and instrumental numbers dancing comedy and novelty acts, followed by dancing. Tickets are on sale from cast members or the West Bath Fire Department with no reserved seating.

West Bath Grange Hall West Bath Chester Swain Carl P. Meister Brunswick Dresden Woolwich Five Islands Wiscasset Edgecomb Donald Coombs Cynthia Osgood Edgecomb Fizzles the Dreamers Reggie Garrison, Jr Charlie Reed Berth Melnik Ann Berry Paul Crocker Dennis Farrow Stanley Brimigion Pat Atwood Judy Boyce Bili Jewett Gary Meister Judy Legard Flaine Secott

Rainbow Girls Meeting Highlights and Upcoming Events

Rainbow Assembly No 6 held Friday evening sessions detailing the Grand Assembly in Lewiston on May 18 with Christine Fuller and Sandra Perkins from Bath singing in the Grand choir. Margaret Mitchell will visit Lewiston April 12. Anna Lonn appointed an investigating committee. the Mother's degree will be conferred on the Order of Eastern Star May 5. Readfield guest officers night will feature several local officers led by Anna Lonn. Frances Warner to place April 12 for new member initiation.

Rainbow Assembly Grand Assembly Lewiston Christine Fuller Sandra Perkins Bath Margaret Mitchell State Assembly Anna Lonn Thomas Aikenhead Pamela Hanson Deborah Bragg Order of Eastern Star Readfield Verna Lee Watts Donna Young Jean Fleming Frances Warner

Still Alarms Respond to Two Chimney Fires

Two still alarms were sounded for chimney fires last night and this morning. Crews were dispatched to Russell and Middle streets and to 21 Western Avenue with no damage reported at either site.

Russell and Middle Streets Western Avenue

Bath Teachers Club plans NEA centennial dinner April 4

The Bath Teachers club finalizes plans for the National Education Association centennial birthday dinner to be held April 4 at Huse Memorial School. committee members coordinate program decorations and invitations to officials and teachers from Bath and nearby towns.

Bath Teachers Club National Education Association Huse Memorial School Katherine Conley Elvira Birney Maria St. Angelo Betty Eston NEA Bess Singer Bath Sue Howe Mirian Bailey Warren Ell Joseph Smith State Board of Education Stanley W. Judkins Loring R. Addison Evelyne Percy Huse School Marian Bailey Mitchell Louise Richmond North Primary Robert Carter North Grammar Jane Redonnet Drees Emma Cummings Washington Primary Adena Smith Louise Mayo Morse High Marjorie Boucher Florence Temple Woolwich Stanley Gilman Phippsburg That Town Georgetown Arrowsie Westport

Cub Pack 52 Honors At March Awards Ceremony

Cub Scout Pack 52 held a candlelight awards night at Corliss Street Baptist church. Den 3 opened the program with a ceremony, an Indian skit followed by Den 1 and Den 2 closing. Awards recognized Rene Couture Bobcat, Robert Hinkley Wolf and gold arrow, Dennis Perkins Bear, Francis Coombs Lion and graduation certificate, plus Bear pins for Hinkley Waters and King.

Cub Scout Corliss Street Baptist Church Mews Club Durwood Decker Rene Couture Robert Hinkley Dennis Perkins Francis Coombs Bruce Waters Dennis King Den 3 Den 1 Den 2 Harry Cornish Den Truman Wallace Wallace Hinkley William Marshall

Awards Made At Meeting Of Scout Troop 52

At a regular Troop 52 meeting at Corliss Street Baptist Church awards were given to Davis Jacobs first class David Marsh second class Norman Dube and David Waters second class and Donald Nadine third class. Plans for spring activities included a ten week Bowdoin College course with the 654th A C W squadron and Air Force on communications for Explorer age Scouts.

Corliss Street Baptist Church Davis Jacobs David Marsh Norman Dube David Waters Donald Nadine Bowdoin College Air Force Harvie Hinckley Skipper Wallace Richard Qoulton Richard Dauphinee Bowdoin

Suburb Civic Club Plans Spring Activities At Meeting

At the Suburb Civic Club meeting on Thursday evening, plans outlined include a public card party on April 11 at 7 30 pm, a rummage sale on April 22 at the Winneganee Community clubhouse, and a May 2 10th anniversary party for all members and former members. Co chairmen named for the card party are Mrs J Emery Footer and Mrs James Footer Jr. rummage sale co chairmen are Mrs Thatcher Pinkham and Mrs Donald Williams. anniversary event arrangements are led by Mrs Lloyd Rogers, Mrs Thatcher Pinkham and Mrs Duncan Farrell. Visiting committee for April and May includes Mrs Duncan Farrell and Mrs Harold Mott. Entertainment committee for April features Mrs Harold Rogers and Mrs Robert Oxton. Refreshments for the April 4 meeting will be handled by Mrs Duncan Farrell plus Mrs Wallace Hinckley, Mrs Robert Oxton and Mrs Arthur Williams Jr. Mrs J Emery Footer received the traveling prize. An auction and refreshments followed hosted by Mrs John Williams as chairwoman with Mrs Donald Williams, Mrs Robert Manson and Mrs James Footer Jr assisting.

Suburb Civic Club Danford McDonald J. Emery Footer James Footer, Jr Winneganee Thatcher Pinkham Donald Williams Nebers Lloyd Rogers Thatchr Pinkham Duncan Farrell John Williams Robert Manson James Footer

Bath Juveniles Warned by Police

Nine Bath youths aged 12 to 17 were ordered to disband or face court action after police rounded them up Friday night. Lt. Robert Wagner told them the unlawful assembly and riot laws and noted rumors of a possible clash with a Brunswick group. Police cited parental awareness and said a reported fight behind Huse School was unfounded.

Bath Robert Wagner Brunswick West Bath Woolwich Huse School

Bath 4-H teens attend Lewiston dress rehearsal classes

Teen Age 4-H club members from Bath joined Lewiston sessions led by Mrs. Theresa Nadeau for the Twin County 4-H leaders club. They learned stage presence and gown display for the Style Dress Revue in Auburn, with transport provided by local residents and chaperoned by Mrs. Granville Colby.

Bath Lewiston Theresa Nadeau Twin County Auburn Albert Robinson Channing Penley Georgetown Jane Footer Pamela Litchfield Margaret Wetherington Jean Vachon Sue Robinson Brenda Penley Nancy Temple Collette Beers Martha Hederman Mary Proctor Granville Colby

Bath Boy Not On Missing Transport Plane

T/Sgt Charles Godfrey USAF not aboard a missing Pacific bound transport flight. The Bath veteran reported to Travis Air Force Base and was later confirmed not among the 67 Americans listed as missing. He had been due to fly to Tokyo after furlough with his parents. Mrs Colburn of Warren visits York Street relatives.

Ralph H. Godfrey Washington Street Charles Godfrey USAF U. S Pacific Godfrey Travis Air Force Base Califi Bath Air Force Tokyo California Japan Red Cross Travis Base

Bowdeingham society notes and engagements announced

Grace Carol Joyce and Cpl Jake Fannery Bishop announce their engagement with both families listed. Various local events follow including a Sunshine Society meeting, a gift show, a PTA session, officer installations at Elesta chapter, and Baptist association gatherings with speakers from Bath Freeport and Augusta.

Lisbon Falls Youth Group Hosts Discussion at Baptist Church

Andrew Peterson and George Rowe joined the Senior Baptist Youth group for a panel on whether parents should make children attend church and Sunday school. Civil Defense and Women's Extension Service plan an emergency feeding practice meal on April 6 at the Grange Hall starting at six.

Andrew Peterson George Rowe Lisbon Falls B.Y.F The Baptist Church Civlian Défense Grange Hall Allan Frizzle Lenox Mass Carl Anderson Frank Smith Bertra‘n MacDonald Watersboro Electa Chapter O. E

Cosmopolitan Club Outlines 1957 58 Program

The Cosmopolitan club’s 1957 58 program was outlined at a Monday meeting chaired by Mrs Charles Small second vice president. Dessert followed by planning sessions drew committee members including Mrs Alfred McCabe Mrs Bernard Knight Mrs Cicorve Hartsgrove Mrs Albert Whitney and others with President Mrs Loring Addison present.

Charles %. Small Lincoln Street Alfred McCabe Bernard Knight Cicorve Hartsgrove Albert Whitney J. Arthur Burgess James de Wever Joseph Smith Delen Bonsey Loring Addison

For Sale Two Family House on Washburn Street

Estate settlement listing offers a two family house on Washburn Street with low price for quick sale plus many other properties. Ada Y Greenblatt at 23 Washington Bath reachable by Dial HI 3-4350 for details. Also another two family house at 601 Washington Street with modern heating and solid roof and plumbing call 24 hour realtor Ada Y Greenblatt at 233 Washington Bath Dial HI 38-4350.

Wiscasset Ada Y. Greenblatt Washington Street Bath Dial Ann Y. Greenblatt North End Real Estate and Insurance Dial HI Parker Head Village Washburn Street Ooa Washingee Bath Insurance Avent Adam. Greenblatt

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Hyde Hospital Carver-Leavitt Chicopee Falls Edwin W. Baird Philip Chase Thomas Glazier Atgista Ue Warren Dorr, Jr Benhardt Gus Son Napoleon Gayne, Jr Lawrence Toothacher Harold Furlow Sheryl Murray Joan Gites Alfred Spruver A'L of Leu Laws Philip Lawrence James 3Erstow Otis Carver Robert McLean Roland Mitik Asof Woolwich Hesse Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corporation the Savings and Loan Foundation, Tne First Federal Savings and Loan Association Front Street Savings and Loam Foundation, Inc LIFE Saturday Evening Post West Bath Grange Rainbow Girls Eons Club Susie Darrah Viola Melzard Lowell’ Temple Pythian Friendship Ruth Dodge Boothbay Friendship Temple Suburb Civic Club 4-H Mrs. Colburn Warren Mrs Wilfred Hart York Street Bowdeinham Grace Carol Joyce John Joyce Mielden Jake Fannery Bishop Neil Bishop Stockton Springs Bhope Joyce Milton High School John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Co Boston Cpl Bishop VU Sems. Classical Institute Charleston U.S Comfort Sunshine Society George Sedgley Carrie Joerson Anna Palmer Charles Hackett Willam Valentine Re. Verda DiVee Bowdingham Manth Coliseum New York Bowde Elesta I. S Masonic Ascete Grend Gertrude Powers Freeport Owen Taylor Winthrop Neershal Leah Page Charlism Margaret Stanwood Brunewick Mabel Merrill Perry Jackson Arizona Coombs F. F. Crockett Maine Baptist Convention Floyd Carter Fred Temple Chester Brookins Edward Haley Merle MacDonald Henry Fonda Vera Miles Alfred Hitchcock Rod Cameron Chard Wir Conte Salvatore Baccaloni Caleb Mitchell Florida Stanley Gray Lester Gray R. Co Fort Dix N. J University of Maine Jane Dudley Wesley Libby Richaard Baolb Barbra Merrill Gorham State Teachers College Cosmopolitan Club Chevrolet Oak Street Russell Johnson Charland Terrace Waterville Coe Ed B. Reed Stanley WB. Wallace W.ans
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