Bath Boy Receives Scouting's Silver Palm Honor
Eagle Scout Donald D. Nodine 15 of Bath is awarded the God and Country award and the Silver Palm at Winter Street Congregational Church. Presented by Scoutmaster Roy Lutz Jr, Nodine earned 21 merit badges plus additional required badges and has served as patrol leader and senior leader. He has attended state camp Hind and the National Jamboree, and is active in the Morse High School band and orchestra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald D. Nodine
Ira D. Nodine
High Street
Winter Street Congregational Church
Donald
Sargent
Scout Nadine
Pilgrim Fellowship
Roy Lutz, Jr
Corliss Street Baptist Church
Lutz
Snow
Martin v. Sargent
Fagle
Nodine
Mr Sargent
Nadine
Winter Street
Hind
Valley Forge
Merrymeeting
Chester Horne
Topsham
Harry I. Warne
Morset High School
West Bath Grange St Patrick Day Program Highlights Event
West Bath Grange observed St Patrick s Day with a varied program at a Monday meeting. Organized by local members, the event featured life of St Patrick sketches, Irish songs and medleys, a penny march won by Robert Palmer, readings, balloon and snake quizzes, and musical numbers by Esther Andrews Chester McCrater Tom Tracy and others. Attendance reached 74.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Bath Grange
Lawrence Palmer
Alton Collins
Alice Burgess
Alice Smith
Persis Miller
St. Patrick
Ethel MacDonald
Alice Smaith
Esther
Trish
Bertha Palrour
Galway Bay
Eileen
Donald Coombs
Mrs. Andrews
Mattie Collins
Robert Palmer
John Howe
Pat
Mike
Junior C O C Elects Officers Monday Night
The newly organized Cheater Bath Junior Chamber of Commerce elected officers at a Monday night meeting at city hall. Rey Robert Ester is president, Carl White external vice president, Edward Ferrari secretary, Lanne Beck treasurer. Members named to committees include Fernanda Peligrini, Walhaam Bedwell, Charles Burgess Jr, Joseph Black, Dana Hagerthy, with Bedwell and others forming a group for charter-night arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheater
Actress Elizabeth Allen Naps Before Broadway Shows
Broadway actress Elizabeth Allen says napping on the dressing room floor helps her relax before performances. She notes that fellow stars Art Carney Julie Newmar and Byars Evans also use the technique, sharing the secret among peers on stage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Elizabeth Allen
Juliet
Mics Allen
Art Carney
Julie Newmoar
Lil Abner
Byars Evans
Visitors Enjoy Game and Music Period at Local Event
Merriconeay, Woolwich, Dromore, Windsor and Topsham visitors attended a local event where refreshments were served and a game and music period followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merriconeay
Woolwich
Dromore
Windsor and
Topsham
Bath Schools To Open A Week Later Next Fall
Board of Education approves 1958 59 calendar noting start week shifts to September 1 and lists key dates and holidays. Resignation of Morse High custodian Emma Burt accepted. Supt Loring to Addison’s interviewing candidates. contracts discussed under three year rule and continuing contracts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Emma Burt
Morse High School
Loring
Addison
Raymond Farnham
Moody Flint
Morse High
Wipeh
Birthday Party March 11 For Estella Ann Burgess
Estella Ann Burgess celebrated her fifth birthday with a party in Siam Wis. Guests included Arthur Richardson Jr Duane Alexander Ardene Pierce and Linda Gilliam Mathers. Attending were Mrs Conrad Hersom Mrs Arthur Pierce Mrs Henry Alexander Mrs Elme Gilliam Mrs Otis McKenney Ms Arthur Murphy and Mrs Edward Gassner. The honored guest received gifts while candy filled boxes lollypops and a birthday cake with ice cream were enjoyed along with games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estella Ann Burgess
Samuel Burgess
Siam
Wis
Pest
Arthur Richardson Jr
Duane Alexander
Ardene Pierce
Linda Gilliam Mathers
Conrad Hersom
Arthur Pierce
Henry Alexander
Elme Gilliam
Otis McKenney
Arthur Murphy
Edward Gassner
Rev Charles R Sims Speaks At WCTU Meeting
The Rev Charles R Sims pastor of the First Baptist Church spoke to Women’s Christian Temperance Union members at May Besaw’s home on liquor issues and obscene literature. devotion led by Mrs Frances Pearson. Youth Temperance Week proclamation read. Youth Corp planned for Oregon Park in June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles R. Sims
Firt Baptist Church
Wormnen's
Christian Termporence Union
May Besaw
Frances Pearson
Youth Corp
Orean Park
Democratic Committee Elects Keegan Chairman
John J Keegan Jr was reelected chairman of the Democratic Daily committee at an organizational meeting held Thursday at City Hall Also chosen were Carrie Lehane as vice chairman Ethel Esmond as secretary and the wise Tarr as treasurer Edwin H Pert executive secretary of the Democratic party of Milne spoke to the group about plans for the party convention in Lewiston March 20 to 22
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J Keegan, Jr
City Hall
Carrie Lehane
Ethel Esmond
Wise Tarr
Edwin H. Pert
Democratic Party of
Milne
Lewiston
Engagement Announcement for Miss Clara Morse
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Morse of West Zath announce the engagement of their daughter Clara F. E. Morse to Larry O. Goss of Pontiac Michigan. Miss Morse works for Congress Sportswear. Mr. Goss recently completed service after being stationed at Brunswick Naval Air Station. A December wedding is planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Morse
West Zath
Clara FE. Morse
Larry O. Goss
Pontiac
Mich
Miss Morse
Congress Sportswear
Mr. Goss
Brunswick Naval Air Station
Tar Heel Team Hails From North Carolina Roster
The North Carohking wrestling squad led by English professor Sim Barnes is strong with Tar Heel natives. Sixteen of the 22 team members are from North Carolina, underscoring regional depth and local recruiting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tar Heel Blood
Chapel Hill
N. C
North Carohking
Sim Barnes
Hospital Auxiliary Reports Month's Work At Meeting
The Bath Memorial Hospital Auxiliary executive board heard monthly activity reports led by President Mrs Bowen Torrey. The meeting noted need for Spring clothing for children, welcomed four new members, and detailed hours contributed by mending, clearing house, sewing, and supplies committees. The Ways and Means Committee was named and will meet Monday afternoon with Mrs Torrey on Washington street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath Memorial Hospital
Bowen Torrey
William P. Kelley
Clearing House
Stanley Aitkin
James Oliver
Richard Raven
Mare N. King
Harold S. Avery
Arthur W. King
Cozy Corner
Ways and Means
FE. O. Barsness
Vorrey
Dean Shaw
Charles Doyle
Arthur King
Melvin B. Wenderson
Duncan McInnes
Lawrence Katz
Torrey
Washington Street
Woolwich Firemen Elect Officers Thursday Night
Woolwich firemen chose Arthur Youland as chief Lawrence Edwards as fire assistant chief and John Gordon as second assistant Also elected were Howard Kirkpatrick Gerald Creamer Murphy's Corner and James Hay Sugada hoe Ferry as trustees The chief must be confirmed by the Board of Selectmen after town meeting Edward the current chief and third selectman is seeking reelection in We laver office and will not seek reelection as chief The board will act as an administrative body for the department The 1958 budget was discussed with plans to present at town meeting Saturday a budget significantly smaller than that in the town report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woolwich
Arthur Youland
Lawrence Edwards
John Gordon
Howard Kirkpatrick
Day’s Ferry
Gerald Creamer
Murphy's Corner
James Hay
Sugadahoe Ferry
Board of Selectmen
Edward
Selectmman
We Laver
Canceled Heart Operation For Former Bath Boy
James Pomerleau, 13, son of Mr. and Mrs Julien Pomerleau of Whittier California, was deemed inoperable after UCLA doctors found the heart defect cannot be corrected. The family moved from Bath about eight years ago and awaits his condition, hoping for improvement despite the canceled procedure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
James Pormerleau
Julien Pomerleau
Whittier
Calif
West Coast
The
Times
Ucla Medical Center
Gibersons Honored With Dinner Party Thursday
Mr and Mrs Richard Giberson and their children Sandra and Richard were guests of honor at a dinner party hosted by Mr and Mrs Willard Cromwell at their Washington Street home. The Gibersons will soon move to Exeter New Hampshire where he becomes manager of the A P store there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Giberson
Sandra
Richard
Lark Street
Willard F. Cromwell
Washington Street
Giberson
Exeter
N. H
Stanley Coleman
Arline
Ricky
William Staples
Joanne
Robert
Patty Cromwell
Bride Hildegarde Strauff Weds Sgt Alfred Green in Landshut
Green Schmidt Miss Hildegarde Strauff daughter of Mr and Mrs Michael Strauff Landshut Germany married M Sgt Alfred F Green Jr US Army son of Mrs Alfred F Green at St Pauls Cathedral Landshut on March 5 A reception followed at the bride’s home Sgt Green has spent the past year in Germany on his third tour and plans to stay two more years The former Bathman enlisted in 1942.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hildegarde Strauff
Michael Strrauff
Landshut
Germany
Alfred F. Green
U.S. A
St. Paul's Cathedral
Green
Army
Bathman
Retail Trade Board Sets Up Holiday Schedule
The Bath Retail Trade Board voted to keep stores open all day Saturday April 19 Patriot's Day and close Friday May 30 Memorial Day. Stores will stay open until 9 pm May 29. New Bath district manager Donald C Bell of Central Maine Power Company introduced by Earle Hutchinson, who moves to Gardiner. Tarpy Schulten, Bath Area Chamber of Commerce president, welcomed as board member. Mrs Anne K Milliken praised for efficient work since Jan 31 departure of Richard B Madlannen as executive secretary. Chairman Joan Crowley presided at Richard's Restaurant meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath Retail Trade Board
Donald C. Bell
Central Maine Power Company
Bath District
Earle Hutchinson
Hutchinson
Gardiner
Tarpy Schulten
Bath Area
Anne K Milliken
Richard B Madl Nnen
Chamber
Joan Crowley
Richard’s Retaurant
Naval air base talk highlights submarine defense
CPO Kazimierz Szczepanski spoke to Bath Teachers’ Club about Brunswick Naval Air Station operations and Neptune patrol bombers readiness for submarine threats. He described tracking methods, peacetime travel opportunities for BNAS personnel, and shown films from Iceland, England, Scotland, and Holland. Refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brunswick Naval Air ‘Station
Bath Teachers’ Club
Fisher School
CPO
Kazimierz Szczepanski
Fleet Air Wing 3
Neptune
Bnas
Inelid- Teneth
Preevicnyktsenhower
Iceland
England
Scotland
Holland
Doris Wing
Catherine Miller
Margaret McKay
Marion Bailey
Talk On Church In India At St Marys Guild
A panel discussion on the church in South India was held by St. Marys Guild and Grace Episcopal Womans Auxiliary. Led by Mrs Rae Cape Elizabeth the panel included Mrs John Burney and Miss Natins Pendleton from Portland. A delegation is studying conditions in India and a report will be presented at the Miami convention in October. The Rev Richard B Adams conducted a devotional service. Desserts and coffee were served by several guild and auxiliary members prior to the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South India
St. Mary's Guild
Grace Episcopal Church
Roger, Rae
Cape Elizabeth
Discesan
Christian Education
John Burney
Natins Pendleton
Portland
India
Miami
Richard B. Adams
Wilmer I. Voorhees
Kenneth Brown
Clinton Owen
The
Guild
Roger M Luke
Abbott Redlon
Charles M. Tubbs
Auxilary
First Baptist Sewing Circle All Day Session
The Ladies Sewing Circle of the First Baptist church met for an all day session at the church. A noon covered dish luncheon was served by Mrs. Myra Metcalf and Mrs. Mabel Ansert. Aprons were made and a food exchange table run by Mrs. Minnie Pinkham. The president led a afternoon business meeting announcing the next all day session on March 19 with cov ered dish luncheon and Bernice Oliver and Martha Hall named co chairmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Sewing Circle
First Baptist Church
Myra Metcalf
Mabel Ansert
Minnie Pinkham
Martha Hall
Civic Music Association Concert To Be March 27
The Bath Area Civic Music Association will present its third concert of the season on March 27 at Morse High School. Featured performers are Laura Castellano soprano and David Cunningham tenor. Both artists are well known in concert opera and television and have appeared as guest soloists with major symphony orchestras.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath Area Civic Music Association
Morse High School
Laura Castelano
David Cunningham
Castellano
Cunengrave
Empire State Building Stands at 1472 Feet Tall
The Empire State Building in New York rises to 1,472 feet with 102 stories, claimed as the tallest building in the world.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Empire State Building
Washing Dishes With Egg Mess Should Use Cold Water
The guideline advises using cold water for cleaning dishes that have egg on them to prevent coagulation and ensure effective washing. This tip emphasizes temperature control to improve cleaning results and avoid sticky residues.
Engagement of Judith Crooker to Liewtensent Betsworth
Mrs Crooker of Auburn reveals the engagement of her daughter Judith Dian Crooker to Lieutenant Brian Castle Betsworth of SN son of Mr and Mrs Waller Betsworth of Watering Iowa. Crooker is Morse High School and Gardiner College of Boston graduate and works as secretary at Lumbermans Mutual Casualty in Boston. Betsworth a Northwestern University graduate serves with Patrol Squadron Twenty One at Naval Air Station Brunswick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Blick
High Street
Judith Dian Crooker
Liewtensent Briain Castle
Betsworth
Waller BE. Betsworth
Watering
Iowa
Croaker
Elmer Crocker
Auburn
Crest
Morse High School
Gardier College of
Boston
Lumbermans Mutual Casualty Company of
Northwestern University
Evarston, Ll
Naval Air Station
Brunswith
Department President Speaks at Legion Auxiliary Meeting
Beatrice Burmo of South Portland, Maine Department President, addressed Smith Tobey Post American Legion Auxiliary on National Security Rehabilitation and Child Welfare. A gift was presented to the guest speaker, with a covered dish supper beforehand and plans announced for a rummage sale and upcoming March 26 gathering hosted by Mrs Perry and Mrs Marion Pratt. A nominating committee was appointed including Mrs Reinoehl Mrs Althea French and Mrs Maude Wagner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beatrice Burmo
South Portland
Maine
Smith- Tobey Post Armerican Legion Athebury
Misterte
Guct
Frank Reinoehl
Helen Perry
Way
Legion Hall
Perry
Marion Pratt
Flgar Joenvilt
Reingehl
Althea French
Maude Wagner
Local fellowship groups attend state rally
Pilgrim Fellows of Central and Winter Street Congregations participated in the annual Sister rally at South Perth Congregational Church in Augusta on Saturday. Central church attendees included Carol Waynes, Robert Chaplin, John Preble, Arolyn Francis, Pamela Litchfield, Edna McPhee, Gary and Wayne Fitzgerald, Keith Fraser, Loretta Bailey, William Potter, Donald Page, and Donald Mank, with Rev. Craig H. Richcards. From Winter Street Pilgrim Fellowship were Diane Farnham, Alden Greene, William Leavitt, Jewell Flint, and Sanford Brown, accompanied by Mrs. Raymond Farnham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S of Central
Winter Stree
South Perth
Augusta
Central Church
Carol Waynes
Reibert Chaplin
John Preble
Arolyn Francis
Pemela Litchfield
Edna McPhee
Gary
Wayne Fitzgerald
Keith Fraser
Loretta Bailey
William Potter
Donald Page
Donald Mank
Craig H. Richcards
Winter Street
Pilgrim Fellowship
Diane Farnham
Alden Greene
Willism Leavitt
Jewell Flint
Sanford Brown
Raymond Farrham
Probate Court Proceedings in Woolwich and Bath
First and final accounts presented for multiple estates including Kaiulani S. Williams in Phippsburg and Ella C. Reed in Woolwich. Trustees and executors named for Arthur F. Williams, Alvena P. Knight, Harriet Gertrude Philbrick and Alice L. Dennett. Petitions for distribution granted and bonds approved in Bath and Topsham with inheritance tax bonds noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woolwich
Glenwood C. Brown
Kaiulani S. Williams
Phippsburg
Bath National Bank
Loyall F. Sewall
Arthur Sewall
Arthur F. Williams
Ella C. Reed
Lois R. Alles
Alvena P. Knight
Richmond
Annie A. Knight
Harriet Gertrude Philbrick
Bath
Willard R. Philbrick
Alice L. Dennett
Topsham
Rice Owl King Hill stars as real triple threat
Real Triple Threat Houston Texas report notes Rice Owl King Hill dominated the 1957 football season by carrying, kicking, passing, intercepting, returning punts and kickoffs. He led Rice in scoring with 47 points including 17 place kicks in 22 attempts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Tex
King Hill
Rice
Owl Star
Bowdoinham Seeks to Organize Scout Troop and Elects Officials
Local men organized a plan to form Boy Scout Troop and three parent info meetings are set for March 24 31 and April 7 at the Knights of Pythias hall with the Knights offering sponsorship. Also new officers were installed for Flecta chapter O F S and Bowdoinham Fire Department elected a full slate including fire chief Irvine Temple and first and second assistants. The selectmen named Alcide Dionne town chairman and filled deputy and clerk posts. Democrats held a caucus naming a town committee and delegates to Lewiston. An auxiliary smorgasbord is planned for March 26 at Merrymeeting Grange hall. Personal items note Mrs Beatrice Titcomb visiting Bowdoinham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Lockwood
Knights of Pythias
Knights
Fireman's Association
Irvine Temple
Malcolm Hatch
Frank Reynolds
Kenneth Billings
William Prindall
R. Lamoreau
Russell McPherson
Leonard Skelton
J. Read
R. McPherson
A. Temple
E. Irvine
F. Tome
Harry Tome
Lee Benner
Alcide Dionne
Harry Prout
Harland Joyce
Selectmen's Office
Mr. Dionne
Bert D. Merrill
Merrill
Jessie
Alecide Dionne
Leland Benner
Florence Wallace
Eola Mce- Ewen
Delmar Curtis
Caleb Mitchell
Erland Curtis
Perley McPherson
Ann Stein
Margery Valentine
Lewiston
Dionne
Robert Fox
Eola McEwen
Ralph McEwen
Irvin Temple
Local Family Notices and Brunswick VFW Meeting
Mr and Mrs Linwood Hackett announce the birth of a daughter, and Mr and Mrs Donald Allisot are parents of a son born Sunday at Bath Memorial hospital. Hazel Douglass is Mrs Allisot formerly. Roy Emmerson remains a patient at CMG hospital Lewiston after an eye operation. At a Brunswick VFW Auxiliary meeting Doris Prindall was chosen guard and Margaret Prindall named patriotic instructor and alternate to the Department Convention. EF Andrew Peterson and Mrs Robert Dudley attended a Brunswick Red Cross meeting Friday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linwood Hackett
Donald Allisot
Bath Memorial Hospital
Margaret Prindall
Department
EF. Andrew Peterson
Robert Dudley
Brunswick
American Red Cross
Power Squadron District 9 Meeting At Augusta House
District 19 of the U S Power Squadron will meet at the Augusta House on Saturday and Sunday with Commander Elmer B Williams of Bath presiding. Guest speakers at a Saturday banquet include Vice Commander Edward M Sutton and Rear Commander James A Danvers, both national USPS officers. Sunday features all day business and departmental conferences and a ladies luncheon at the Pioneer House. Officers and members of all USPS squadrons are invited to join.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Power Squadron
Augusta House
Elmer B. Williams
Bath
Williams
Edward M. Sutton
James A. Danvers
USPS
Pioneer House
U. S. Power
For Sale Housing Listings From Bath Real Estate Broker
Multiple historic Bath listings advertise homes and commercial space sold or leased by Ada Y. Greenblatt and Adam Greenblatt, 233 Washington Street. Properties include 4 and 7 room houses, barns, garages, central heating, oil heat, and substantial land. inquiries directed to the 24 hour broker at Washington Street Bath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adam Greenblatt
Washington Street
Bath
Dial AI
Ada Y. Greenblatt
Main Street
Washington St
Dial
Sefada
Y. Greenblatt
Adam_ Greenblatt
Ada Yacca
Dial HI
Air Base
White Project
Ada Y. Greent
Surance
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Bath Boy
Junior C. O. C
First
Federal Savings and Loan Association
Front Street
WCTU
Democratic Committee
Keegan
Hospital Auxiliary
Woolwich Firemen
Gibersons
Retail Trade Board
CPO Szczepanski
Teachers’ Club
St. Mary’s Guild
First Baptist Sewing Circle
Civic Music Association
Legion Auxiliary
Probate
Bowdoinham
Flecta
O.F.S
Masonic Hall
Hazel Jubby
Byron Catlin
Helen Mitchell
Vivian Dodge
Beatrice Dickey
Helen Millay
Nauney
Dwight Adams
Peterson
Andrew Peterson
Beatrice Titcomb
Bangor
TM Prema
Rughard Witten
Burt Kennfia
George W George
Martin Pain
Gordo
Douglas
SUN
Warner Bros
Power Squadron Dist. 9
AVON
Frances H Fides
Bowdoinhar
Mohawk
Avon District
Mer
Morse High and
P.O. Box
Phippsburg Committee
Central School
Supt
P.O. Hox
Woolfwich
Guy
Fred B. Reed Co
Stanley KE. Wallace
Front St
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