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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Mar 05, 1959

Page

2

Club Forty-two Plans Supper for New Members

Club Forty-two met to plan a March 11 buffet supper honoring four new members Mrs John F E Mullaney Mrs Walter Longley Mrs L Blair Bailey and Mrs Anthony Manguilli. Mrs John A Greene Jr to present the program showcasing new Spring hats with co chairmen Mrs Harry Allen and Mrs Norman Seckins.

Club John Fe, Mullaney Walter Longley L. Blair Bailey Anthony Manguilli John A. Greene, Jr Harry Allen Norman Seckins Buffet Sui R Robert Footer Elliot Hanson Norman Adams Edith Small Edward Jones William Greene Paul Hart David Desmond Ira Durgin Henry Middleton James Daly Leonard Smith Joseph Mullaney Milton Saviayve Carl Fortier Maurice Owen

Scholarships Offered For Yale Alcoholic Studies

The Maine Department of Health and Welfare announces five full scholarships to the 1959 Yale University Summer School of Alcoholic Studies held June 28 to July 23 in New Haven Connecticut. Maine residents in relevant professions may apply by March 15 to Max P. Good, Director, Division of Alcoholic Rehabilitation.

Maine Department of Health and Welfare Division of Alcoholic Rehabilitation Yale University Summer School of New Haven Maine Max P. Good Division of Department of Health and Welfare State House Augusta

Cabaret Dance To Be Held At YMCA Night Of Mar 7

The YMCA Teens group will sponsor a Cabaret Dance in the Y gym Saturday evening March 7 from 7 to 11 for teenagers in the area. Committees meet at the YMCA next Friday at 3. Decorating committee includes Arlington Beal Maureen Murphy Pat Arsenault Ronald Belanger Pat Rice Russell Cummings. Music committee chaired by Gail Merrick Irene Thompson and Laura Ann Warner. Activities planned by Maureen Merrick Dorothy Marks and Arlene Maddocks. Reservations and ticket committee led by Ann Ball Joyce Wetherington Judy Layton Willene Smith Bonnie Chase Peggy Hampton and Lee Hampton.

YMCA Arlington Beal Maureen Murphy Pat Arsenault Ronald Belanger Pat Rice Russell Cummings Gail Merrick Irene Thompson Laura Ann Warner Maureen Merrick Dorothy Marks Arlene Maddocks Ann Ball Joyce Wetherington Judy Layton Willene Smith Bonnie Chase Peggy Hampton Lee Hampton

Pilgrim Fellowship Plans New York Trip Highlights

The Pilgrim Fellowship of Winter Street Congregational Church announces a spring trip to New York. They will tour the United Nations address a Jordan delegation member if possible visit Radio City Music Hall the Empire State Building and Rockefeller Center include a guided Modern Art tour and a visit to Vision studios. The second day covers Harlem Protestant Parish Cloister and Union Theological Seminary with a New York Philharmonic rehearsal at night. The final day includes the Staten Island Ferry Times Square and a tour of the New York Times printing plant before returning home.

Winter Street Radio City Bottow Oeservation Tower Landimarks New York City Ructio Lone Vision Studios Roca Museum of Modern Art Vrei Christ Servier Contort Pilariny Fellowship Harlem Union Theological Seminary New York Philharmonic City

Co Workers Class Entertained By Mrs Dunton

Members of the Co-Workers Class of First Baptist were hosted by Mrs Arthur J Dunton at her Washington street home. The gathering opened with hymn singing and devotions, with 29 shut-in calls reported and plans for get well cards and an upcoming vestry meeting on March 10.

Co-Workers First ‘Baptist Church Arthur J. Dunton Washington Street Martha Hall Bertha Furber Laura Harrington Lina Butler Alice Pratt Mabel Ansert Marjorie Oliver Harrington Elsie Crisby Butler

Chattabout Club Holds Arrowsic Meeting February 24

Members of the Chattabout club met at Mrs. Forward Carlton’s home in Arrowsic to sew and plan visits to Julie Michard a patient at Hirde Memorial Rehabilitation Center. Two members will visit Hyde Hospital patients periodically. Attendees included Mrs. Wesley Sweeney Mrs. Mary McCrater Mrs. Gwendolyn Guudet and Mrs. Harriet Cotton. A report on the Hyde Hospital party project was shared and refreshments followed.

Chattabout Club Fhrward Carlton Arrowsic Julie Michard Hirde Memorial Rehabilitation Center Wesley Sweeney Mary McCrater Gwendolyn Guudet Harriet Cotton

Solicitations Launched For Florence Temple Memorial Fund

Woolwich PTA launches donations for a Florence Temple Memorial to aid Woolwich children. Principal John M. McPhail Jr and Cmdr James L. Henderson announce the fund, with $50 plus $25 gifts already received. Checks go to Florence Temple Memorial and are sent via PTA members.

Florence Temple Woolwich Woolwich Central School John M. McPhail James L. Henderson U.S. N PTA Henderson Florence FE Temple James Hay Alva Donnell McPhail

Pack 57 Annual Blue And Gold Banquet Feb 23

More than 100 Cub Scouts relatives and guests attended Pack 57s annual blue and gold banquet at Beacon Street Methodist church vestry. Highlights included a Mardi Gras parade of cubs, a chicken salad dinner by the church Women’s Society, and awards to den mothers Elaine Mead Erma Berry and Marjorie Marshall. Carlton Pye presented an honor award to Paul Berry for Pack 57 growth and program development. Bobcat pins went to Morton Kukos Douglass Mattur and E Donald Nabor. Wolf badges awarded to Peter Harvie Bruce Brown. Bear badges went to Thomas Goodwin Robert McDaniels Francis Baird George Dersham Allan Googins and Oliver Libby. Lion and arrow point awards to Timmy Bradford and Oliver Libby.

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Surprise Stork Shower For Mrs. Robert Percy

Mrs. Robert D. Percy of 11 Noble Avenue was guest of honor at a surprise stork shower hosted by Mrs. Donald White at her home 215 High Street with co host Miss Nancy Norton. Attendees included Evelyn Percy and many Warrens residents.

Robert D. Percy Noble Avenue Donald White High Street White Nancy Norton Percy Evelyn Percy Robert Ward Robert Ward, Jr Albert White Albert J. White Jr Everett White Richard Farrow Gerald Thornton David King Sanford Brown Elwood Hathorne Mildred Lenfest Robert Savage Virginia Percy Nancy White Armando Cormier David White Becky Marshall White Judy Warren John Curtis Pittsfield

Dance Pupils Celebrate Valentine Washington Birthday Party

The Madelyn Wetherbee School of the Dance held a Valentine and Washington's birthday party at the studio on Wednesday February 25. Pupils exchanged valentines amid festive decorations while patronesses Mrs Ralph Brewer and Mrs Sheila Mayes hosted. Ushers included Daniel Plummer Oliver Libby Stephen Brewer Henry Thorpe and William Lowe. Todd Johnson and Mary Mayes led the Grand March. Novelty dance winners were Priscilla Tagget Oliver Libby Linda Cooke Stephen Brewer Anita Cyr and Todd Johnson.

Madelyn Stephen Brewer Henry Thorpe William Lowe Todd Johnson Mary Mayes Priscilla Tagget Oliver Libby Linda Cooke Anita Cyr

Retired RAF Officer Speaks At Co-Weds Club

Air Vice Marshal R. Stanley Aitken (retired) spoke at the February 21 Co-Weds supper meeting of Central Congregational church, detailing 32 years in the RAF. He noted flight duties spanning much of the world while living in Woolwich.

R. Stanley Aitken Royal Air Force Central Congregational Church Aitken Woolwich U. S. Air Force E. Lawrence McCurdy Guy Allenwoid Durward Shorey Craig H. Richards

New England Spring Flower Show Opens March 10

The 88th New England Spring Flower Show titled Symphony of Spring opens March 10 at Horticultural and Symphony halls in Boston and runs through March 15. Shifting from the Mechanics Building for a newer display, the show features dogwoods crab apples tulips daffodils azaleas rhododendrons and rock plants with intimate Women’s Exhibition committee gardens.

New England Horticultural and Symphony Hall Boston Maren 10 Prudential Center Women’s Exhibition Committee

Going Away Party for Robert M. Howe Jr

Robert M. Howe Jr son of Mr and Mrs Robert Howe left Thursday for the Great Lakes Navy recruit training center. He was guest of honor at a going away party last Wednesday with gifts music dancing and refreshments. Attending were relatives and friends including the Howes Swains Hoveys Rodney and Anderson families with children present.

Robert M. Howe, Jr Robert Howe Center Street Great Lakes Ill Navy Recruit Training Center Alvin Nancy Ray Howe Newell Swain Donna Dennis and Dale Frank Hovey Amy Hovey Alice Rodney Deliarm Miriam Beverly Anderson

Operations Officer For USS Somers Arrives Here

Lt. Lawrence Layman USN has reported as prospective operations officer of the destroyer Somers DD947 at Bath Iron Works. He previously served as executive officer and navigator aboard USS Cayuga County LST 529 and USS Direct MSO 439 and worked in the Bureau of Ships on noise reduction programs for minesweepers and other surface ships. Layman’s wife and family will remain in Falls Church Virginia for now.

Lawrence Layman USN Somers Bath Iron Works Layman Cayuga County USS Direct Bureau of Ships Washington, D. C Applied Science Falls Church

Legion Plans St Patrick Day Party at Smith-Tobey Post

The American Legion Smith-Tobey Post outlined a St Patrick’s Day dancing party for members and guests to be held Saturday evening March 14 after a Thursday post meeting. Commander Wagner announced Andrew Hart as post adjutant for the year, succeeding Orville Davis who moved to Connecticut. At the February 19 meeting the charter was draped for 30 days in memory of Dr Ardenne F Stott.

Smith-Tobey Post American Legion Thursday Evening Post Post Cmdir Robert E. Wagner Andrew Hart Orville Davis Connecticut Ardenne F. Stott

First Baptist Sewing Circle Plans March 4 Luncheon

The First Baptist Sewing Circle held an all day session in the church vestry with quilt tacking and sewing for the Spring sale. Mrs. Cora Blakeney arranged the tables. Mrs. Minnie Pinkham led the afternoon meeting and announced a covered dish luncheon for March 4.

First Baptist Church Cora Blakeney Minnie Pinkham

Engagement Announcement for Camellia Thibodeau and Kenneth Snowden Jr

Mr and Mrs Oakley Thibo deau of North Stampton If and Georgetown announce the engagement of their daughter Camellia Jane Thibodeau to Kenneth L Snowden Jr son of Mr and Mrs Kenneth L Snowden of West Bath Miss Thibodeau is a senior at Hampton Academy and plans to enter nurses training in the Fall Snowden is a Morse High School graduate class of 1957 and is serving in the U S Navy at Newport R I No date has been set for the wedding

Oakley Thibodeau North Stampton Georgetown Camellia Jane Thibodeau Kenneth L. Snowden, Jr Kenneth L. Snowden West Bath Thibodeau Hampton Academy Mr. Snowden Morse High School U. S. Navy Newport R. I

Five Islands Social Roundup and Guests

Vernon Gray, chief radar specialist and RN guest, visited relatives as he prepares for a Pentagon posting. Local residents and families doubled as Bath visitors, merchants, and hosts with numerous weekend calls, trips, and leisure visits noted from Portand to Florida.

Bowdoinham Town Meeting Votes on 50 Warrants

The 197th Bowdoinham town meeting at the town hall saw 50 warrant articles voted. Dr. Robert Cummins elected moderator. Article 8 on Clay Hill pupil transport dismissed then approved 95 to 36 with $189 raised. Some articles on pupil transport to Richmond and a primary classroom were dismissed. Civil defense funding sparked debate with supporters and opponents. Town officials elected include Kirk Hech as selectman and assessor, Kenneth Boyer on the school committee, Alice Baran town clerk and tax collector, and Irving Temple fire chief. Total appropriations around 389163 mills projected tax rate 91 or 92. Continuous library hours and local club meetings noted.

Robert Cummins Clay Hill Artice Richmond C. P. Curtis Joseph Melen Kirl Hech Williams School Topsham Bowdoinham Helen Robinson Peourl Reymand Mareuerite van Llewve Gladys Peterson Lucille Jowell Bowdoinham Fire Department Raymond Stein Esther Valentine Dorothy Fox Ernest W. Parks Newport News U.S. Navy Electa

Social notes from Bath and nearby towns

A sequence of brief social mentions records visits and guests across Bath Augusta Bangor Southport Yarmouth and Bay Point. Names include Edward Simpson Mansfield Moore Roland Jones Cyril Stevens Shirley Brewer Stinson Davis Richard Davis Reynolds Grover Lawrence Perow and Kenneth La Rose with appearances at homes of James MacMahon Alden Carr Lester Davis Clarence Oliver Edward Davis and families over a recent weekend.

Harry Carr CM3 U.S.N California Mechanic’s School Charles Carr Mesa Ariz Albion Carr Douglas Branwell Harford Thomas Watson Roy Shields Harold Harford Richmond Richard Barden Gorham Clarence Preble Leon Kelley Leon III Billy Jody Yarmouth Reynolds Grover George Flynn James MacMa Han Edward Simpson Bath Mansfield Moore Augusta Bangor Roland Jones James MacMahan Cyril Stevens Post Office Georgetown Indians Shirley Brewer Bay Point Herman Barter Richard Barter Kenneth la Rose

Social Roundup of Local Visits and Family News

Week with Mrs MacEwen and Core Hobart hosted by Mrs MacEwen’s circle. Items note moves and visits including families from Redmond Waterville Augusta Boston and Arlington Mass. Attendees include Beryl Hill Lewiston and Evelyn MacEwen funeral attendees with relatives from Topsham Houlton and Warwick Rhode Island. смотр

MacEwen Core Hobart Beryl Hill Lewiston Levi Wentworth Redmond William Leavitt South Lyndeboro Leavitt Clifford Smalley Florence Cross Augusta R. A. Dickinson Dorothy Dickinson Dawn Pollard Waterville Abbie Perry Boston Lawrence Mass Mary Tobey Boston University Ernest Carr Hiram Russell Elroy Hennessey Topsham Russells Lester Tufts Lamoine Ralph MacEwen Tufts Bryce MacEwen Houlton Ruby Bugbee Milton MacEwen Ruby MacEwen Arlington Evelyn MacEwen Leroy Evrard Steven Suzanne Sharon Scott Warwick R. I Miles Hilton

Bath Jaycees eyeing success course push

The Bath chapter aims to bring the famed success course as organizers say the effort is successful. Elected to the nominating committee for next year were Harry Fullerton, Lou Colby and William Bodwell. Colby, Bath vice president, announced his bid for a state vice president seat at the spring convention.

Bath Harry Fullerton Lou Colby William Bodwell Colby

Ladies' Aid Plans Future Activities for Day's Ferry Church

The Ladies' Aid of Day's Ferry Church met Tuesday night at Mrs. Carlton Day Reed Jr.'s home. They announced a summer fair tied to Woolwich's bicentennial, formed a work committee, and received a $11 net from a white elephant sale. Committee members and attendees are listed, with refreshment duties assigned for the March 17 meeting.

Ladies’ Aid Day's Ferry Carlton Day Reed, Jr Woolwich Ralph Bowers Edwin Wade Joseph Desire Herbert Munsey Paul Pitman Victor Knight Ralph Durgan Edwardad Gallant South Paris Mfg. Co Wallace Ham Reed Howard Whittum Edward Gallant Georgie Walker Alton Munsey Walter Sleeper Maria Stinson Carroll Morse Albert Richard Carlton Day Reed

Talent Night Set for Winter Street Couples Club

Winter Street Couples Club plans its March meet ing with a talent night. A buffet supper starts at seven. The program includes a Men’s choir quartet, piano and flute by Mr and Mrs Allen Barkley, portrait painting by Mrs Martin Sargent, and songs with words by Mrs Maurice Hitchins.

Winter Street Couples Club Allen Barkley Martin Sargent Maurice Hitchins

Also Mentioned on This Page

Club 42 New York Mrs. Dunton Yesteryear First Federal Savings and Loan Association Front Street Florence Temple Memorial Fund Pack 57 Mrs Robert Percy Wetherbee Legion First Baptist Sewing Circle Vernon Gray R. M Kenneth LaRose Chief Gray Pentagon Pittsburgh Lester Davis William Plummer Phillip Pinkham Orville Rowe Portland Mr. Dorr Mr. Gardiner Tom Watson Chester G. Kelsea Masonic Temple William Farr Branwell E. Harford Jack Campbell Gardiner Edward Berry Marie Moore Orissa Carr Charles Hutchins Edgecomb Kelley, Jr John D. Williams, Jr Williams Linda Sue Lloyd E. Pinkham IFRI James Edmond Warner Bros Rock Hudson Cyb Charisse Arthur Kennedy Leif Erickson Marty Robbins Jaycees Ladies’ Aid of Day’s Ferry International Sales & Mfg. Co Phippsburg Center Adam Greenblatt Washington _ street Dial Ada Y. Greenblatt Allen Insulation CO Ashington Street White Project East Brunswick Real Estate and Insurance Brok- 7 Treet Shaw Main Street Phippsburg Fort Popham Ada Y. Greenlatt Cape Cod Dial HI Kennebec Justin Kennebec River BP Pachs Town Adna Mately Insurance Broeker Washington St
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