Phippsburg Community Activates With Meetings and Classes
Ernest F. Croy will speak at the 9 45 worship service at Small Point church while Dr Horace Holton of Wellesley Mass speaks at Center church at 11 am. Bodwell grange meets Friday evening and recesses until Aug 19. P T A hosts a family picnic Monday at Wy mans Beach Small Point and the Community Center opens July 7 at Riverside hall. The center runs with the Christian Service committee and the P T A. A seventh through high school senior invited. Hobby hour 7 to 8 recreation 8 to 10 with volunteers including Mrs Seavey Totman Harrington Totman Roberts. P T A swimming classes at Sebasco Lodge pool attract over 30 children. Only Phippsburg children eligible. Center plans discussed for next Thursday July 7 opening. Vacation Bible school starts Monday at Riverside hall. Purchases include many pamphlets on parenting education and social topics now in the Albert F Totman Library.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest _F._Croy
Small Point
Horace Holton
Wellesley
Mass
Center
Bodwell Grange
Grange
Wyman’s Beach
Harold Seavey
Thomas Totman
Leston Harrington
Stanley Roberts
Sebasco Lodge
P.T. A
America
Personal Items From Brightwater and Local Visits
Personal notes from Wellesley Mass details Dr. and Mrs. Horace Holton spending the summer at Brightwater cottage. Mrs. Sidney Fitzgerald and sons return to Peabody Mass after visiting the William Blaisdell family. Attendees at Charlotte's Dancing School recital from town include Mr. and Mrs. John McMann, Mrs. William Blaisdell and daughter Victoria, Irma Gilman, and Diana Pye.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace Holton
Wellesley
Mass
Brightwater
Sidney Fitzgerald
William Blaisdell
Peabody
Charlotte
John McMann
Victoria
Irma Gilman
Diana Pye
Bath Man Freed On Morals Charge
A Sagadahoc County traverse jury freed 27 year old Richard Coombs of Bath on a morals charge. The jury deliberated one and a half hours before returning the verdict of innocent. Coombs had earlier pleaded in nocent to the charge involving a 14 year old boy. Irene Graffam of Brunswick pleaded guilty to breaking and entering and larceny with a suspended sentence to the Women's Reformatory and two years probation. A new jury was impaneled for the next case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sagadahoc County Traverse
Richard Coombs
Bath
Coombs
Cecil J. Siddall
Sanford
Irene Graffam
Brunswick
Women’s Reformatory
Local recital participants and community notes
Young residents Fay Pye Sandra Moore and John Mc Mann took part in a town recital. Mrs Joe Bennett visited Portland on Monday. Mr and Mrs Thomas Totman and Pauline Wyman motored to Peterborough New Hampshire on Saturday to meet Miss Jean Hunt who had been at Sargent Camp for five weeks. Mrs Mark Harrington and Mrs Clifford Pye are enrolled in a teacher credit course in Portland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fay Pye
Sandra Moore
John McMann
Joe Bennett
Portland
Thomas Totman
Pauline Wyman
Peterborough
N. H
Jean Hunt
Sargent Camp
Mark Harrington
Clifford Pye
Three Court Cases Heard By Judge Deering
Waldo C. Dodge 76 pleaded innocent then guilty for failing to stop at a stop sign at Washington and Center. He paid 5 dollars fine plus 10 dollars 82 cents costs, Pa trolman Robert Coombs as the complainant. Nicholas J. George 39 of Natick Mass pleaded guilty to failing to stop for a flashing red light at Leeman highway and Washington street, fined 10 dollars plus 5 dollars 70 cents costs. A probation violation case ended with guilty verdict and original sentence of 5 dollars fine plus 6 dollars 60 cents costs or 15 days in jail for intoxication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gardiner R. Deering
Meee Court
Wednesay
Waldo C. Dodge
Washington and
Center Streets
Robert Coombs
Coombs
Nicholas J. George
Natick
Mass
Leeman Highway
Washington Street
George
Deering
Veteran newsman earns first degree from Wichita University
Ernest A. Warden, a WWII veteran, becomes the first student to complete degree requirements in Wichita University's college of adult education. He majored in economics and minored in journalism while taking night classes since 1947, wrote for The Wichita Beacon, served as justice of the peace, and authored four crime and divorce books after starting his A B with 41 credits at Columbia University in 1922 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichita
Kas
Wichita University
College of Adult Education
Ernest A. Warden
Wichita Beacon
Justice of the Peace
Columbia University
New York City
Storm Profits Albuquerque
Ron George profits from dust storms in Albuquerque as he finds money in his yard. A five dollar bill appeared last year and a ten dollar bill this year. He hopes to find the lawn next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albuquerque
Ron George
Air Is Mostly Oxygen and Nitrogen
About 99 percent of the air consists of a mix of oxygen and nitrogen.
Parker Head Notes and Local Visits Highlight Week
Parker Head residents report social visits and errands across nearby towns. Local figures mention hospitalizations, employment changes, and preparations for travelers with August and July plans. A separate note describes a Michigan hotel boat conversion into a 263 room flotel named the U S Overwriter.
End of Bell's Cross Roads Post Office after 65 years
The Bell's X Roads post office closed after 65 years of service by Uncle Johnny and Aunt Kate Richardson. Aunt Kate retired in 1940 after 30 years, with her husband taking over and Kate staying as assistant. The office served 40 customers, and mail will go to Louisa. Also noted, Luis Arroyo of the Cardinals pitched two no hit minors games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bells Cross Roads
X Roads
Johnny
Kate” Richardson
Kate
Louisa
Local Bath News Notes Garden Pests Visitors and Visits
Woodchucks ruined a Bath garden with cabbages and peas. A large turtle was seen nearby. Alfred Neal visited the Rogers in Bath. Joseph Dauphin and family stayed with the Rog ers. Samuel London family joined Milton Emery in Kittery Point. George Lawrence sails to Rome as Pine Tree Camp counselor. Various visits and hospital notes from Bath Memorial Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Neal
Bath
Elmer Rogers
Joseph Dauphin
Samuel London
Nancy
Robert
Milton Emery
Kittery Point
J. K. Rockefeller
E. N. Cole
Annabelle
Harold Bubar
Lewiston
Edwin Hemingway
Milton
H. Hopkins
Hemingway
Howard Elliot
Ralph York
Ridge Road
Tommy
Sammy
Canton
Cecil York
Clarina Bernier
Ellsworth Darling
Bath Memorial Hospital
Arthur Temple, Jr
Peters
Fleet Reserve Romps Past Bath Merchants 22-5 in Pony League
Fleet Reserve exploded for 13 runs in the third inning and totaled 18 hits to beat the Bath Merchants 22-5 at McMann Field. Tellan and York had three hits each, Wil Sprague went the distance, and McNelly was knocked out after six hits and five runs. Umpires were Arsenault Atwood and Langlais. time of game 1 hour 40 minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biwra
Eagles
Fleet Reserve
Merchants
FLEET
Bath Merchants
McMann Field
Tellan
York
Wil Sprague
Charpentier
Shorette
Sprague
Larrabee
Kelley
McNelly
Hanson
MecNelly
Arsenault
Mid-Coast Highway Group Re-elects Bath Official
Sumner Sewall of Bath was re-elected vice president of the Maine Mid Coast Route One Association at its annual meeting in Rockland. Returning officials include David Nichols Lincolnville president Clarence Race Edgecomb highway committee chair and Edward Denny Damariscotta publicity. Richard Willey Ellsworth was chosen secretary treasurer replacing Ralph W Bartlett Rockland who resigned due to other duties. The group focuses on improving Route One from Brunswick to eastern Maine, comprising local businessmen and civic leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sumner Sewall
Bath
Maine Mid Coast Route One Association
Rockland
David Nichols
Lincolnville
Clarence Race
Edgecomb
Edward Denny
Damariscotta
Richard Willey
Ellsworth
Ralph W Bartlett
POPHAM TO OPEN AS COMMUNITY CENTER IN JULY
The Popham community center will open the week of July 10 with planning led by Mrs. Ernest W. Oliver and Mrs. John M. Rogers for Christian Service and by Mrs. Winthrop A. Blair and Mrs. Thomas L. Totman for the Phippsburg PTA. Ernest Corey of Boston University will assist Rev. H. Macy Whitehead during vacation schools and youth recreation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest W. Oliver
John M. Rogers
Christian Service
Winthrop A. Blair
Thomas L. Totman
Phippsburg
Popham Circle
Popham
Herbert R. Sprague
Philip Welch
John Caldwell
Brunswick
Roger Allard
Merton Wallace
Lester Card
Cundy’s Harbor
Grace Church Guild of
Bath
Lawrence Thayer
Jane
Cox's Head
Agnes
Marguerite Hennessey
Martin F. Goodwin
Harry Hollins
Victoria
Stephanie Etnier
Oldwick
N. J
Gilbert Head
Long Island
William H. Stone
Biddeford
Marguerite McNulty
Bruce Wright
Donald Povich
Raymond Cummings
Loring Harts
Ernest Lindberg
Rehobeth
Mass
Ida Oliver
Vernon Mattson
Dorothy Mattson
Newton
Walter Cousins
Needham
Virginia Merry
Stanley Merry
Wiscasset
Myra Scott
Williard Oliver
Gayle
Dixie
George Oliver
Roger Oliver
Francis Hill
Manchester
N. H
Robert Carson
Athens
Buchanan Cottage
Selma Touber
Lynn
Loring Hart
Harry Tappan
Dover
Cox's Head road work and tides disrupt town travel
Reynolds Tree Co. cleared lines for New England Tel along Cox's Head road last week. Mrs. Thayer and daughter Jane faced a high tide flooding their return home delaying till 3 am. Luncheon guests included Dr. and Mrs. Richard McLanathan and Lucien Taylor of Dover.
Cottage Visitors Flit Through Local Summer Season
A string of local residents and out of town guests visited over the weekend and week at area cottages. Frederick W. Thomas of Small Point hosted visits from Mrs. Thomas and Mr. and Mrs. Edward P. Thomas. East Lynn residents C Harry Han naford and family remain at their summer home through the Fourth. Carl S. Lewis and daughter Bonnie of Swampscott spent a week at their Swampcott cottage. Ernest Wood of Bath visited Sunday with Mrs. Sarah E. Wilbur. John Caughey returned to Waltham after a visit with Mrs. Wilbur. Mrs. Robbins of Waltham recently left after visiting her mother. Lester and Edward P. Thomas joined George P. Hoyt in Richmond on Sunday. John La Farge of New York and Ray Dennis of Dennis Hill dined with Mr. and Mrs. Richard B. McLanathan on Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Rollins
G. C. Beals
Stonybrook Road
W. H. Wyman
Elwyn Miller
Richmond
Wyman
Leroy
West Point
Lewis Lowell
Harpswell
Parker Head
Kenneth Wyman
Mere Point
Earl Lowell
University of Maine
Maine
Forreston Wallace
Laurence Thayer
Jane
Leston Harrington
Robert Jewell
Ath
William Hodgkins
East Boston
Massachusetts
Wilma Hodgkins
Malcolm O’brien
Virginia
Chester Sanborne
Brooksville
Albert Gray
Robert Campbell
Lynn
Mass
Grays
Joyce Gray
Portland
Clarence Sheffield
H. M. Whitehead
E. F. Corey
Judy Hamel
Sebasco Pool
Phippsburg P. T. A
Herbert Bassett
Arthur Bassett
Marilyn Sternberg
Leonard Arsenault
Carole Sternberg
Medford
Angie Mank
Russell Turner
Diane Ross
Clifford Pye
Phippsburg Center
Weiner Rock
Virginia Lemont
Bud, Watson
Gail Lemont
Bath
F. A. Libby
Lewiston
Winneganee
Robert Hodgkins
Lester Tripp
George Candler
Newport
Tenn
Leslie Darling
J. A. Darling
Myrtle Beach
Sci
Hannaford Cottage
Frederick W
Small Point
Edward P. Thomas
C. Harry Hannaford
East Lynn
Carl S. Lewis
Bonnie
Swampscott
Ernest Wood
John Caughey
Waltham
Sarah E. Wilbur
Charles Robbins
Lester Oliver
Spruceville
George P. Hoyt
John la Farge
New York City
Ray Dennis
Dennis Hill
Litchfield
Richard B. McLanathan
South Portland Romps Bath 12-0 In Tri County Legion Action
South Portland's Stewart P. Morrill Post scored nine runs in the first two innings to dust Bath Nine by 12-0 in a Tri-County Legion game at South Portland. Johnny Roberts worked the full game allowing one Bath single by Dave Clark in the fourth. Bob Plummer Phil Curtis and Mickey Higgins each had two hits for the winners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Portland
Stewart P. Morrill Post
Smith-Tobey Post
Johnny Roberts
Bath
Dave Clark
Bob Plummer
Phil Curtis
Mickey Higgins
Missoula Woman Hears Mexican Prowler on Roof
Police responded to a woman's report of a prowler rapping on her roof. The sound was traced to a parked car radio playing a Mexican station, and the “prowler” was a woodpecker pecking roof shingles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
Mont
Molotov Delivers Note On Damages After Alaska Air Incident
Soviet Foreign Minister Molotov smiles in San Francisco during return from the United Nations session. He hands a note to Secretary Dulles apologizing for the shooting of an American Navy plane in the Bering Strait and offering to cover 50 percent of damages. Ambassador Zarubin stands nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
V. M. Molotov
San Francisco
New York
United Nations
Molotov
John Foster Dulles
Bering Strait
Alaska
Georgi Zarubin
U.S
International
Brunswick to form a full scale Chamber of Commerce
Brunswick business leaders plan a formal Chamber of Commerce with about 125 members eligible to vote for a board of directors. Past volunteer effort failed due to workload on individuals, so a full time secretary, Mrs. Merle Norton, has been hired to handle communications and duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brunswick Business and
Chamber of Commerce
Bath
Brunswick
Merle Norton
Frederick G. Payne
Burton M. Cross
165 Foot Radar Tower Nears Completion at Lincoln Labs Site
A 165 foot steel radar tower rises at the Lincoln Laboratories experimental plant in West Bath off Route 1 near Witch Spring Hill. The three and a half acre site has one building erected and a three year lease with renewal option. Lincoln Laboratories of MIT conducts top secret defense research as part of Continental Air Defense and the station will be run by Lincoln researchers under a director. The tower dominates the surrounding landscape as one of the highest land points in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln Laboratories
West Bath
Route 1
Witch Spring Hill
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Continental Air Defense
Lincoln
Local Girl Scouts Entertain Ithaca Troop on Maine Trip
Senior Girl Scouts from Ithaca New York camped near Wiscasset Maine as local scouts hosted them Tuesday. A picnic and outing were planned at the Popham Beach cottage of Mrs Harold J Rubin, troop leader. The Ithaca group led by Mrs Dorothy Eberle with an assistant arrived Monday evening and will camp near Mrs Schulze’s home in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ithaca
N. Y
Popham Beach
Harold J. Rubin
M-G-M And ABC Sign For New Television Series To Start This Fall
M G M and ABC announce a new half hour weekly series The M G M Parade premiering this fall on ABC TV The agreement marks M G M entering television with Leonard H Goldenson and Nicholas M Schenck stating the program will mix studio information and upcoming theatrical releases with Hollywood stars and behind the scenes footage
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ABC Television
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
American Broadcasting Co
Nicholas M. Schenck
Loew’s, Inc
M-G-M Pictures
Leonard H. Goldenson
American Broadcasting-Paramount Theaters, Inc
Picture Company
Mickey Mouse Club
Walt Disney
Warner Bros. Presents
Abc-Tv
M-G-M
American Broadcasting- Paramount Theaters, Inc
ABC
MGM
Hollywood
Television
Mary Jo Courtney Visiting Family in Cranston West Virginia
Mary Jo Courtney of Cranston West Virginia spends several weeks as guest of her brother and sister in law Mr. and Mrs. William Courtney at their home 697 Middle Street Cranston West Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mass
Mary Jo Courtney
Cranston
W. Va
Mrs
William Courtney
Middle Street
Fred Stover Feels Health Improvement at Memorial Hospital
Fred Stover of Middle Street is a patient at Memorial hospital and his condition has improved, bringing good news to his friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Stover
Middle Street
Memorial Hospital
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Shady Lane
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