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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Mar 14, 1958

Page

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Volunteers Urged for Sagadahoc County Polio Drive

An urgent call seeks a man and a woman to serve as Sagadahoc County Directors for the National Foundation polio drive in January. The appeal cites vacancies after resignations and emphasizes fund needs to aid patients and expand rehabilitation services under the March of Dimes program spearheaded by local leaders Philippa Wyman and Mrs Faypen e A Hunter.

Sagadahoc National Foundation Charles H. Mills Milne Mills Walter Kennett Topsham Sagadahoe Ronald Renando Sagadhoe Courts Philip Bo Wyman Bath Wyman H Im Philippa Wyman i Tancoln Street Faypene A Hunter Park Street

Talk On Life In Europe At BPW Meeting

Cyrus Thompson of Portheid spoke at the Breit and Pon fessional Women's club meeting held at the Toantrern Orange hall Tuesday last week. Attended by 52 members and guests from Bath Brunswick Lewiston and Lisbon Fall, he described life in Europe and left there in 1956 after the Hungarian revolt. The guest was introduced by M Etta Thurlow of Bally, president of the BPW club district.

Cyrus Thompson Portheid Cientuies Toantrern Orange Hall Bath Brunswick Lewston Lisbon Bureau of War Draft Matsinnrli Vian Ade Thompson Europe Donald Rosen Hiarles Maine Medienl Center Portland Rosengren Joyce Boulay Linnea Lammers Bowdombhom Carol Binder William Pyde Harpswell Center Malcolm Jewell Mary Miller George Brown

Halloween Party Held By the Avery Family

Sherri and Elaine Avery hosted a Halloween party at 158 Lincoln Street. Guests attended as Cath Jones won the top prize in a pie betting contest while cream, cookies, and punch were served. Attendees included Barbara Gram Cathy Jones Sian Belorges Karen Ricker Peggy Sturtevient Holly Leavitt Suelie Low.

Sherri Elais Ayers Mro

Police Report Records of Halloween Damage Across Town

Police blotter shows 13 reports of Halloween damage and vandalism across multiple streets. Incidents include damaged statues, broken beams, vandalized property, and various pranks requiring enforcement responses. No single suspect identified in readable text. several locations cited include Main Street, Century Avenue, and Oak Lane areas with property damage and minor injuries not detailed.

Prankster Riot Sparks Police Reserve Call

Police reserves responded after a disturbance near 625 Middle Street amid reports of vandalism and threats. Police presence increased as officers from Vine Ward traced the prank to a group near Front and Butler Streets.

Nantes

Surprise Stork Shower For Mrs Robert F Rice

A cryptic clipping notes a surprise stork shower for Mrs. Robert F. Rice with scattered names and phrases. Readable fragments mention participants and local social events tied to a baby shower in a community context.

Robert F. Rice

Fragmented OCR: Local notice yields unclear names

Readable pieces of an old newspaper item show a local public notice with missing details. Key names, dates, and actions are indiscernible, leaving the exact notice purpose and parties involved unclear.

Meeting Discusses Sponsoring A School Of The Bible

At Bow yitna Baptist Minters meeting plans are discussed to sponsor a School Of The Bible. Rev Erne Roberts editor of Georgetown papers and Rev Don id Palor of Bowdesham attend along with Rev Robert Brackley and others. Attendees include church leaders from Bath Monteweiapg and Wool Lofty communities.

Lds Ay Eds Ameeting Bowyitna Peter Vin Bev Warris Atte Rey Nelson Fefeh Stets Aege Robert Brackley Moore Porricceay Borates Church Sim Bath Stephen Subbeta Monteweiapg Pene Pobert Donid ‘Palor Bowdesham Hersom Wool Lofty Ren Ak Re Piet

Ladies Of St Marys Parish Plan Christmas Tea

The Ladies Of St Marys Parish scheduled a Christmas Tea for Sunday December 7 with organized planning by Jesse A Mooty and other committee members including Lawrence LaVertu George Sarki and Mrs Arthur Sur. They will oversee decor center pieces and holiday arrangements with publicity led by Margaret Mulligan and Mrs Robert Keun. The event invites donations and orders for candy bouquets and centerpieces.

Charest Jesse Af Lawrence LaVertu George Sarki

Former Bath Couple Marks 50th Anniversary

Herbert I Hall and his wife observed their 50th wedding anniversary in Brunswick where they resided after marrying October 28 1908 in Bath. The couple moved between Bath and Brunswick over the years with Hall working as a welder accountant and clerk for Texan Steamship Co and BIW during wartime.

Brunswick Herbert I. Hall Hall Bath Ifis Thos Brunsswack Iavon Texan Steamship Co Ny Hall Bin Fallay Hardwut Ombant BIW

Corliss Street Church Committee Advances Insulation

Corliss Street Church reports completion of insulation and building work on a major project sponsored by its committee. A baked bean supper is planned for November 15 to raise funds to cover the remaining balance on the property. Harold Walker leads kitchen, Mrs Brackett handles dining, Wallace Hinckley publicity, Paul Strube park business chairman.

Remple Thie Waly Ryeceny Astroan Corral D Harold Walker Domnan Harold Brackelt Wallace Hinckley Charg Paul Strube Park Bus

Flag From Capitol Flown Over Bath Celebration

A flag that flew over the Capitol in Washington is awarded to Bath resident Mr Marchant. The gift, arranged by his brother a U S Air Force colonel, arrives in Bath on Armed Forces Day for a community flag raising at 1262 High Street and marks a birthday celebration.

Bath High Street Capitol Building Washington, D. C Margaret Chase’ Smith Mr. Marchant United States Air Force Washington Marchant

History of Bath Shipyard Publishes Biographical Volume

The Bath Iron Works yard history details 3,990 employees and the 30 year revival plan. Garnet Lisdiau Exskow edited the history with introductions by notable figures and outlines BIW’s wartime contributions and postwar restoration.

Class Of 1934 Plans Gift To Morse For June Reunion

The Class of 1934 discusses a surprise gift to Morse High School Bath and alumni as part of plans for their 25th reunion in June. John Boji Irise and Senator Rodney Ross Jr among organizers contact members for donations and head a photo pamphlet project.

Morse High School Bath Paul Stinson Hawchool Wall Huse Mmtemoval School John Bo Ji Irise Alfred F. Parks Jr Rodney Ross J Jr Stanley Curtis Warpswell Aluoni Senator Ross Washington Street Florence Jewell Parks Doris Spinney Rita Pierce Willian Small Margaret Kang Stinson Wesley Marco Chester Leeniih Curtis Alice Grover Philip H. Oliver

Ralph White Hosts Halloween Party for Friends

Ralph White of Ill entertained a group of friends at his home for a Halloween party on Thursday night. Following supper prizes were awarded for best costumes with Roger Hutchins, Princes Barter, and Mickey Judith and Sandra Freeter winning awards.

Ralph White Mro Bert Colunies Roger Hutchins Rrinces Barter Mickey Judith Sandra Freeter Baurel Packard Patricia Caton Timothy Braodford Jan Richard Gross Gladys Thurston Robert Peabody Addison Caton

Committees Named for Central Congregational Christmas Sale

The Ladies Aid of Central Congregational church met in the parish house and appointed committees for the Aid’s Christmas Sale and Tea to be held there on Thursday November 20. President Miss Eleanor Ferguson presided. Members prepared Easter Seal campaign envelopes.

Ladies Aid Central Congregational Church Eleanor Ferguson

Halloween Night Quiet in Police Circles

Police blotter reports a calm Halloween night with few complaints. Officers on duty recorded no major incidents, and a lone 1-year-old was reunited with parents after an egging warning.

Air Poitier Conany Chi Rebek Wagner Apul Rvisiy Frita Norrrishier Wepren Atkin Bert Tat Soteek Donita

Post Nuptial Shower Held For Mrs. Thurston

Post nuptial shower hosted at Mrs. Fred Humphries home 712 Wigh Street honored Mrs James Thurston nee Almena Jaques. Co hosts were Mrs Helen Hayes and Mrs Roland Breton with numerous guests including Mrs Loring Addison Mrs Thomas Aikenhead and Mrs Alpha Booker. Gifts from Mrs Donald Young Mrs Adena Smith and others were sent to the couple.

James Thurston Almena Jaques Tonos Dinen Fred Humphrie Wigh Street Tirgent Humphries Helen Hayes Roland Breton Loring R. Addison Thomas Aikenhead Alpha Booker Kenneth Brown Dallas Crabtree Jack Hensinger Amy Irish Catharine Jaconard Leslie Stairs Karl Walker Phyllis Rolf View Harry Day Kirk Robert Orrin Ames Ving Birney Germaine Bonneyo Patricia Aime Wohin Chante Richard Carter Granville Colby Sleanor Danforth Herbert Harris Moody Flat Roy Harmond

Suburb Civic Club Plans Food Sale and Committees Named

Suburb Civic Club met Thursday at the Woneeamee Community Club with no November committee named. Plans were made for a food sale on November 2. Mrs Whiteher Pinkbom was named chairwoman of the sale, with Mrs James York and Mrs Wayne De Long on the visiting committee. Several members were appointed to the committee for refreshments and games, including Mrs Relph and Mrs Whitee Thirkney. Prizes were awarded to winners of games and traveling prizes announced. Refreshments followed.

Ferroshimnc Relph Withee Thirnckiey John Worilaty Annie Perow Emery Footer Donald Wilson Steve Roser Willian Spear Fiotey Footer Puvatk Perry Dunford MccDonald Lloyd Royer

Halloween Party At Mother Goose Nursery School

A Halloween party for Mother Goose Nursery School pupils was held Friday at Mrs Philip Wyma’s home 188 Lincoln Street. Decorations and games included Pir the Nose on the Pumpkin Ring the Bottle Bean Bay with winners David Wart Skipper Burden Mare Zimmermann and others. The September party celebrated birthdays of Richard and Jimmy Burgess Mary Small Jeanne Sturtevant and Patricia Hinds.

Mother Goose Nursery School Philip Wyma Lincoln Street David Wart Andrew Wart Skipper Burdén Ralph Burden Pir Philip Oliver Anthony Manjuilli Dean Hatch Russell Warren Mare Z“Zimmermern Benjamin Zimmerman Richard Jimmy Burgess Charles Burgess, Jr Mary Small Donald Small Jeanne Sturtevant John Sturtevant Patricia Hinds Donald Hind

Bowdoinham Community Activities Highlight Busy Week

Bowdoinham women met at Olive Frizzie's home for an all day extension session with May Morgan of Liebon Falls as guest speaker on Chrisman suggestions. A Halloween party was held at Merie MacDonald's home with refreshments and games. Town teens visited the Main Street Lunch, and a hunters breakfast was served Saturday from dawn. Deer registrations included Chester Tortellatte and Oliver Onofrio among others. Newly elected Merrymeeting Grange officers and parish meetings were reported with several town residents named to posts.

Bowdenham Olive Frizzie May Morgan Liebon Falls Frizzie Ann Sten A. Walloween Merie MacDonald Arthur Curtis Robert Oda Guest Alin Frizzle Malcolm Wateh James Read Malcolm Jewell Raymond Stein Chester Tortelatte Buck Harry Prout, Jr Doe Cheter Purington Oliver Wopcom Topsham Cornussomner Ghite Doinhom Water J.thet Robert Cummins Winfred Dede Avery Fide Tatomar Billep Hidinwid Merry Meeting Grange Comfort Sunshine George Diuckett Ps Boves Mildred Givet Joseph Fullerton Bath Memorial Hospital Vehureh Faerunwiek Nidan Hiedel Malcolm Jewelli Armal Nine Lee School Union Williamschool Popolare AY Fella Murtis Rita Vanduermane Bowdoinban Merrymeeting Grange Hall

Hyde Camp And Auxiliary Annual Inspection Presented

Hyde Camp and its Auxiliary held their annual inspection Saturday night in the G A R hall. Ruth Thompson of Rockland praised the Auxiliary after inspection and department president Marguerite Miller of Augusta attended with other officers. Gifts were exchanged among leaders, corsages given to all officers, and Maurice Warner received a gift from the Auxiliary.

T. W Hyde Ruth Thompson Rockland Marguerite Miller Augusta Mary Sereeal Hyde Auxiliary Myrtle Soule Maurice A Warner Axil Ry TSW Wits Oby Carleton Milner Cal Aisiueta

Wound Closed After Friday Drilling Accident

A worker at a well drilling machine suffered a finger cut on Friday. Seven stitches were needed to close the wound. Mrs Tout Wirli of Topsham sent a Sunday visit to her sister, Mrs Leonard Skelton, during the family's gathering.

Burton Tout Wirli Wnt Topsham Leonard Skelton

Three family house for sale in Bath area

For sale a three family house with six rooms and bath on owner's side. Includes furnace and newly decorated interiors, plus a garage in a good location. For appointment call Adam Greenblatt at 233 Washington St Bath or HL 3 4350.

Adamo Green Blatt Real Botate and Insurance Brok Washington Street Bath Washington St Phippesfour Fort Papa Adam Greenblatt Tony Main Street Wo Tatoo Street Dial Ada Y Green Dlatt Gma Mediadtels Ada Yo Greenblatt Ada Y Greenblatt Ada Y. Greenblatt Adamo Greenblatt Washington St. Bath Ege le Washington —-Street Alng Washington ‘Street Bath Dist Cape Cod Brunswick New Por Sale dOveres Land Ream House Bam Feet Hotewater Bank Parage Adam Greene Clatt Ada Y Greenblatt Real Estate and Insurance Broker Georgetown Greenblatt

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