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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Mar 13, 1958

Page

5

Wiscasset Reelected Officials Cruise to New Terms

In Wiscasset Harold E. Campbell wins reelection as first selectman 328 to 224 over Carroll Curtis for his 11th consecutive year. Earl Colby re elected second selectman 375 to 181 over Willard Abbott. Third selectman Leroy Farmer re elected unopposed. Road commissioner Donald W. Shea edges Carl H. Boudoin 292 to 277. Mrs. Helen Erskine unopposed for town clerk full term. Additional wins include treasurer exile tax collector Everett Jackson and Alton Erskine constable. Fire warden to be chosen by 12 write in votes. Social notices cover a surprise shower for Mrs. Marshall Beattie and 25th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Forrest Johnson. Community events listed from St. Philip's Auxiliary and other local notes.

First Harold E. Campbell Carroll Curtis Earl B. Colby Willard Abbott Third Leroy Farmer Donald W. Shea Carl H. Boudoin Helen Erskine Charles S. Sewall Priscilla Campbell Everett Jackson Alton Erskine Donald T. Brackett Stanton A. Sherman William Bradford Richard Higgins Aubrey Fullerton

Open House for Local Boy Scout Troop Draws Attendees

The March 4 Open House meeting of the local Boy Scout troop drew a large crowd. White Nichols led an informative program with Ken neth Anderson of the Maine State Fish and Game Department speaking on wood duck boxes and migration. A charter presentation by Dr. E. D. Schubert and involvement by John Sutter of the American Legion post highlighted the event. Scoutmaster Roderick Bell and sponsors supported the proceedings.

White Nichols Kenneth Anderson Maine State Fish and Game Department E. D. Schubert John Sutter American Legion Post Roderick Bell

Pine Tree Council Banquet Draws Troop 201 Dads

Troop 201 from Pine Tree Council attended the Father and Son banquet at Brunswick Naval Air Station. Present were Stuart Gross, Tommy Hussey, Billy Cossette, Stuart Benner, Robert Deahl, Frank Adams, Wesley Day, George Harding, Weston Pitcher, Daniel Lewis, David Deahl, Richard Morris, Wayne Adams, Neal Adams, Dennis Soule, Stephen Peaslee and Michael Tucker. A Saturday hike supported state conservation plans for the coming year. At Wiscasset High School two seniors Leigh Campbell and Dean Shea were commended by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation for high college aptitude test performance. Maine runners-up in 1957-58 Merit Scholarship contest.

Pine Tree Council Brunswick Naval Air Station Stuart Gross Tommy Hussey Billy Cossette Stuart Benner Robert Deahl Frank Adams Wesley Day George Harding Weston Pitcher Daniel Lewis David Deahl Richard Morris Wayne Adams Neal Adams Dennis Soule Stephen Peaslee Michael Tucer Wiscasset High School Leigh Campbell Dean Shea National Merit Scholarship Corporation Ralph Hilton Wiscasset Maine

Woolwich Community News Roundup of Visits Events and Birth

Mrs Eleanor Jameson and others travel to Boston for a Flower Show. Guilford and North Woolwich visitors share weekends with relatives. Mr and Mrs Carlton Day Reed Jr welcome a daughter Abigail born March 4. Local clubs meet with various gatherings and a Woolwich Central school supper supports a tape recorder fund. Union Bridge Mothers Club hosts a surprise shower for Mrs Keith Jameson. Several families travel to support weddings and visits across Bath Sagadahoc Ferry Day's Ferry and Portland.

Eleanor Jameson Merline Wright Frances Wright Beverly Wright Woolwich Center Boston Mechanics Building Kermit Bennit Glenice and Graig Guilford Day's Ferry Abigail Patricia Baker Nequasset Susan Bates Joan Robertson Bath Portland Vera Wright Union Bridge Keith Jameson Jameson Omar Gerrish Omar Gerrish, Jr South Portland Day's Ferry Community Club Herbert Munsey Richard Campbell Woolwich P Lawrence Edwards Sagadahock Ferry Forrest Baker

Community notes and club events from local church groups

Members of the Evening Guild report proceeds from the Tom Thumb Wedding and plan an April smorgasbord. Rebekah lodge observes charter member night and its 12th anniversary. Wiscasset Women’s Club meets Friday at 1 30 p m with a coffee hour. Personal items include moves, returns from training, and a new baby born at Miles Memorial hospital.

National Merit Scholarship Corporation Rebekah Lodge Albert Bailey Woolwich Wiscasset Women's Club St. Philip's Parish House

Record Hop Slated At Huse School Friday

A record hop for sixth to eighth graders will be held Friday evening at Huse Memorial School. The event is sponsored by the Huse Parent Teacher Association. Patrons include Mr and Mrs Ralph Crocker Rev Richard Adams Mr and Mrs John J Keegan Jr Manley William Greene Mr and Mrs Stanley Hunter Mrs Paul McCole and Mr and Mrs Melvin Comeau. Dancing runs from 7 to 10 pm with refreshments served.

Huse Memorial School Huse Parent Teacher Association Ralph Crocker Richard Adams John J. Keegan, Jr Manley William Greene Stanley Hunter Paul McCole Melvin Comeau

Morse High Sophomore Charles King Stricken With Flu

Charles King son of Mrs Helena King is confined to his home with the flu. He is a sophomore at Morse High School.

Charles King Helena King Denny Joad Morse High School

Woolwich Town Warrant Seeks 38 Articles at March Meeting

Woolwich voters will vote on 38 warrant articles at the March 15 town meeting including a 1411,209.12 school appropriation hike due to proposed teacher salary raises and high school tuition. Town officers face election March 14 with several incumbents unopposed.

Woolwich Central School First T. Tarpy Schulten Harold Leeman Lawrence Edwards Elvan Edwards William J. Phillips Woolwich Central School Maine Publicity Bureau Woolwich Fire Department

Nineteen Cadets Earn Promotions At Sunday Drill

Nineteen members of the Smith Tobey Post Cadets Junior Drum Corps received promotions at Sunday afternoon’s drill at the state armory. Ten new first class promotions include Steve Burnham Edward Bouener William Cloutier John Mac Guire Richard Elwell Woodrow Gray Dean Soule Henry Gallant Bruce Fielding Thomas London Alvin Hill Dennis Hallowell Lyle Payson Richard Gallant and Richard Hall. Others promoted include corporal awards for Jack Preney Frank Moore and Sam Trott with Sgt William Russell advancing to staff sergeant. The unit returns March 29 for Drumfest in the Boston arena as the only out of state entrant in the Lt Norman Prince Brum Corps event watched by 5000 spectators.

Smith-Tobey Post Cadets State Armory Steve Burnham Edward Bouener William Cloutier John MacGuire Richard el William Russell Boston Norman Prince

Nequasset Auxiliary Holds Meeting With Mrs Stacy

Nequasset Extension group met with Mrs Norma Holbrook to hear a program Making Your Broiler Work and sampled a broiler meal prepared by Mrs Florence Hathorne Mrs Alta Robson and Mrs Geraldine Edgerly. The group voted to send chairman Mrs Ruth Leeman to Farm and Home Week at Orono March 31 and announced next meeting April 9 at the Good Will club.

Nequasset Extension Group Norma Holbrook Nweeqquasse Toac Florence Hathorne Alta Robson Geraldine Edgerly Ruth Leeman Orono Good Will Club

West Bath Sewing Group Fashions Bandages for Hospital Aid

The West Bath Sewing Group gathered at Mrs. Francis Dechan’s home on Thursday to sew bandages for Fagus hospital and Red Cross. Refreshments were served as attendees listed include Mrs. Alfred Condon, Mrs. Harold Perkins, Mrs. Oliver Wass, Mrs. Carl Hague and Mrs. Courtney Stover. Other notes mention visiting relatives and local residents in Canaan, Harrington, Saco, Nashua and Gardiner with brief health and travel updates.

West Bath Francis Dechan Fagus Hospital Red Cross Alfred Condon Harold Perkins Oliver Wass Carl Hague Courtney Stover Wilson Fitzgerald Benjamin Fitzgerald Canaan Emery Fitzgerald Bowdoin College Colin Dinsmore Harrington Lee Ketchum Debbie Saco George Currier Nashua N. H Mr. Ketchum Willian Ketchum F. W. Deehan B. F Whitmore Gardiner

Dresden Town Meeting Elects Officials and Sets Budgets

Dresden voters re elected Stephen Powell moderator and selectmen Wilmot and Trussell plus James McCoy as clerk. Elinor Emerson succeeds John F. Hall as treasurer with other officers named. Budgets allocate 13704.96 for school repairs 2800 for highways 2500 snow bills 1500 aid to dependent children and more. Reminder of local events includes engagements and school activities. Sherman Anthony, Spanish War veteran, died at Togus hospital. burial followed.

Dresden Stephen Powell Wilmot Trussell Leonard Alexander James McCoy Elinor Emerson John FE. Hall Jessie C. Houdlette Emil Popp Richard Robbins Dresden Fire Association Gardiner General Hospital Blinn’s Hill Forest Hill Maple Grove Richmond City of Gardiner Eastern River Grange Sherman Anthony Sherman Anthony Togus Veterans Hospital Julia Anthony Town C. Acker St. Petersburg Fla George Anthony Tampa A. Schott Dixon Togus

Morse High Class of 1948 to Meet Monday Night

The Morse High School class of 1948 will meet Monday night in Room 107 to plan its 10th reunion at the June alumni banquet. Committees for entertainment publicity finance tickets refreshments and decorations will be formed and spouses of members are invited.

Morse High School

Richmond Town Elections Install Broad Board of Officers

About 500 citizens turnout for annual town elections. Re-elected selectmen Thomas Hitkley Roger Gibbs and Carleton Curtis town clerk Vincent Jones and trust funds trustee re-elected. Bernard Smith keeps three year school board seat. Town approves 99216 in appropriations up from last year by 2000. Street light on Routes 197 and 24 and one way Darrah street accepted. Town budget vote indicates tax rate rise of about two mills. Various auxiliary and civic group meetings noted with community events and honors.

Thomas Hitkley Roger Gibbs Carleton Curtis Vincent Jones Bernard Smith Harris Hutchins William Sullivan Cleveland Marriner Ernest Purington Darrah Street Earle McFee

Murphy Couple Depart for New York City Visit

Mr and Mrs Joseph Murphy of 507 Washington street depart Bath on Monday for New York City to stay with Mrs Murphy sister and brother in law Mrs and Mr Arthur Lindberg Their children Maureen and James will stay with their grandmother Mrs Benjamin Peightal and her daughter and son in law during their absence

Frank H. Gray Water, Street Miles Memorial Hospital Damariscotta Stanley Dodge Hollywood Fla Joseph Murphy Washington Street Bath New York City Murphy Arthur Lindberg Maureen James Benjamin Peightal

Slate Of Officers Presented At Cosmopolitan Club

At a meeting last week the Cosmopolitan club presented a slate of officers for the coming year led by president Mrs Charles T Small and first vice president Mrs Gerard Billington. Directors named include Mrs Loring Addison and Miss Ada Greenblatt. The club also noted a successful card party, a March 17 Garden club event, Easter seal work for Pine Tree Society, and plans for a Home Extension department with an organization meeting set for Friday March 14. The 45th anniversary banquet will be March 12 with guests including Maine Federation leaders.

Emerson Lane Post Auxiliary American Legion The Legion Post Audrey Derwitz Helen Gilpatrick Francis Sideclinger Heart Fund Dorothy Sievais Helma Miller Fort Richmond D. A R Russell Ring Elizabeth Berry Richmond High School Marilyn Yates Litchfield Academy Good Citizens Mina Cloris Johnny Appleseed Erton Chester Bennett Albert May Dana Sullivan George Tibbetts Edward Coughlin Joseph Seigars Williams Emmons Horace Hinkley Clayton Pickham Hook and Lnedder Co Winfield Hull Clowes Guiou, Jr Topsham District 10 Evening Star Rebekah Lodge Brunswick Guardian Dorcas Rebekah Lodge Waterville Bernice Thyng Velma Withee Maroh Schyler Colfax Francis White Maurice Reynolds Litchfield Richmond Gardiner General Hospital Reynolds Chestnut Street Vincent Jonzs Thurday Florida Ruvssill Alfred Tarr Henry Tarr Co By College Eline Marquis Nathaniel Gilpatrick University of Maine Daniel Bettle Fred Farley Earle Farley South Lancaster Mass Atlantic Union College Oscar Douglass Lewiston Charles Danforth Cosmopolitan Club Linwood W. Boardman Loring R. Addison Louis Petlock Delan Bonsey Melvina Vachon Leslie Stairs Edward Murphy Daniel Matter Harold Avery Ada Y. Greenblatt Albert Whitney Cosmopolitan Garden Club Addison Nellie Goodrich Prudentife Allen F. Garner Maine Federation of Women’s Clubs William Berry Stephen Petrick Emerton Gross Gerard Billington Forrest Whitney Anne Shaw Memorial Hospital Bonney Warren F. Hawley Leo Paradis Woodbury Bailey Allen Noble Jennie Walker

Nequasset Extension Group Meets With Mrs Holbrook

Nequasset Ladies Auxiliary met at Mrs Reginald Stacy s home on Barley Neck road with Mrs Jessie Spaulding as hostess. Refreshments were served by Mrs William Robson. After a brief business meeting a social hour of games followed with prizes to Mrs Hollis Leeman Mrs Robson Mrs Ethel Reed and Mrs Maurice Hathorne. Next meeting is March 20 at Mrs Holbrook s home on the Nequasset road.

Nequasset Ladies Auxiliary Reginald Stacy Barley Neck Road Jessie Spaulding Spaulding William Robson Hollis Leeman Robson Ethel Reed Maurice Hathorne Ruby Stinson Frederick Gilmore Wilbur Presley Lester Holbrook Rebecca Jane Servens Mrs. Holbrook Nequasset Road

Dr Averill Speaks At Winter Street Ladies Aid Meeting

Dr Lawrence Averill of Sheep scott was guest speaker at the Friday afternoon Ladies Aid gathering of Winter Street Congregational church with members from Central church in attendance. He lectured on Adulthood as educator and author. Mrs Clifford B Wilband led a devotional service. Tea was served by a committee including Mrs Clarence Fullerton and guests.

Lawrence Averill Sheepscott Ladies Aid Winter Street Ladies Aid of Central Church Averill Clifford B. Wilband Arthur M. Bowker Clarence Fullerton Eleanor Ferguson Eugene Sprague

Camden man hurt in Route 1 crash near West Bath

Howard Simonton Jr., 21, fell asleep at the wheel and rolled over after his car left Route 1 in West Bath. State Trooper Hodgkins reported two cut fingers and no hospitalization. Damage to the vehicle was estimated at 400 dollars. The incident occurred about 5 am Thursday.

Camden West Bath Philip Hodgkins Howard Simonton, Jr Hodgkins Simonton

State President Speaks At Delta Kappa Gamma Meeting

Miss Mable Hastie, state president of Alpha Psi Mu honorary teachers sorority, guest speaker at Delta Kappa Gamma's monthly meeting at the Cosmopolitan club. She led a panel with Morse High School Future Teachers Club members on teaching preparations, fundamentals, and the value of engagement with students.

Mable Hastie Alpha Psi Me Delta Kappa Gamma Cosmopolitan Club Miss Hastie Farmington State Teachers College Morse High School Future Teachers Club Hastie Farmington

Federation Of Women Republican Clubs Meet In Sedgwick March 25

Sagadahoc County Women’s Republican club hosts Maine Federation of Women’s Republican clubs at Hotel Sedgwick on March 25. Richard S. Cooper, New Hampshire national committeeman, to speak afternoon session. Roxy C. Stinchfield calls 11:30 a.m. board meeting, noon federation session, luncheon at 1 p.m. Reservations due March 22. Cooper also a guest.

Federation of Women’s Republican Clubs Sedgwick Sagadahoc Edmund M. Socee Augusta Hazel M. Robbins Wendell B. Heal Rowena Marsh Eva Kingsbury

Tag Day Heart Fund yields $228 in two days

Mrs. Mark I Hamblett chaired the local Heart Fund tag days held Friday and Saturday. A corps of school children raised $228.86 with Ralph Norton the top solicitor at $31.35. Other winners included George McDonald and Wayne Ladd while dozens of volunteers assisted. Local merchants rewarded workers with ice cream, theater passes, and candy.

Mark I. Hamblett Heart Fund Saaturday Ralph Norton George McDonald Wayne Ladd Charles Guild Ronald Morris Sharon Talbot Nancy Partridge Dorothy Marks Robert Brewer Fred Hersom Buddy Merrill Kevin Perry Teddy Bronson Anita Cloutier Leora Pennell Robert Talbot Dennis Clark Samuel Semones Norman Lowery Allen Leighton Daniel Perry Donald Hanson Dale Brimigion Wayne Thayer Michelle ‘Urcotte Diane Meister Robert Marshall Diane Lewis Vicki Main Carl Strube Lee Taylor Leonard Frank Stephen Doyle

Andrew Herrin's Fifth Birthday Party

Andrew C. Herrin celebrated his fifth birthday with a Saturday party at his grandmother's home 68 South Street. Refreshments and entertainment were provided, and attendees included Stephen and James Costedio Dicky Wallace Dan ny Wallace Lewis Kingsbury Susan Torrey Susan MacDonald Debbie and Russell Cahill Eleanor Estes and Edward Herrin. Mothers present included Mrs Louton Wallace Mrs Lewis Kingsbury Mrs Frank Torrey Mrs Doris Patterson Mrs Russell Cahill Mrs Warren Munsey and Mrs Francis MacDonald.

Andrew C. Herrin Eugene E. Herrin West Bath Andrew R. Cahill South Street Hames Stephen James Costedio Dicky Danny Wallace Lewis Kingsbury Susan Torrey Susan MacDonald Debbie Russell Cahill Eleanor Estes Andrew Edward Louton Wallace Frank Torrey Doris Patterson Warren P. Munsey Francis MacDonald

Phippsburg Co Ed Hi Y Club Organized At Y

The Phippsburg Co Ed Hi Y Club was formed at the YMCA. Dianne Hamel is president with Martha Robinson as vice president and James Hamel as secretary. A meeting to plan programs is set for Friday at 4 40 PM with Donna Morse, Judy Morse and others on the committee. Charter members include Shirley Hart, James Ross, Bette Mott, Glen Alden, and others. The next meeting is March 17 at 6 PM.

Phippsburg Anne Gray Norma Blaisdeil Shirley Hart James Ross Bette Mott Glen Alden Richard Goodrich Charles Wyman Francis Morse Robert Gray Mary Wyman James Totman

Chattabout Club Plans Easter Gift Drive at Arrowsie Home

Chattabout club members met at Mrs Celia Carter’s Arrowsie home Wednesday and voted to prevent Easter baskets for Syde Memorial Home. They will donate towels and washcloths, each member giving three items, and host card parties at members’ homes through May 27. Harriet Dotton won a gift game. refreshments were served. Next meeting is March 18 at Mrs Dotton’s Maxwell Street home with several members present.

Mel Celia Carter Arrowsie Syde Memorial Home Tour Home Harriet Dotton Joe Dotton Maxwell Street Howard Carlton Chester McCrater Edmund Gaudet Arline Scott Sherman Mitchell Fivelyn Sweeney

First Baptist Sewing Circle Honors Secretary Lotta Goodwin

The Ladies Sewing Circle of the First Baptist church honored secretary Mrs Lotta Goodwin at last week's vestry meeting. A noon covered dish luncheon featured a decorated birthday cake and gifts. The group planned Spring sale items and named Mrs Ora Dauphin birthday observances chair, with Mrs Cora Blakeney and Mrs Minnie Pakham aiding luncheon duties.

Lotta Goodwin First Baptist Church Goodwin Minnie Pakham Ora Dauphin Dauphin Cora Blakeney

Morse Class of 1918 Plans 40th Reunion

Morse Class of 1918 will meet at 7 30 p m Tuesday in room 107 at the school to plan the fortieth reunion in June. Joseph A Coss class president will preside. Mrs Charles A Andre is class secretary. All members living in or near Bath are urged to attend the initial planning meeting.

Neaisis Ninhse Hill Fuesday Joseph A. Coss North Street Charles A. Andre Lincoln Street Bath

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