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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Mar 25, 1954

Page

4

Junior Prize Speaking and Royal Arch News

The notice details the March 19 Junior Prize Speaking event with a long program including invocations, glee clubs, and various readings by local youths. prizes donated by Wiscasset groups are listed. It also reports New Jerusalem Royal Arch Chapter conferring the Royal Arch degree with Eugene McGrath as acting high priest and good attendance from nearby chapters.

Stanley Johnson First Congregational Church Glee Club Jeanie Camptown Priscilla Petrie Richard Colby Korea Delight Greenleaf Mickey Maurice Jackson Heaven Juanita Skip Lou Sam Haywood Stuart Wyman Donna Brown Stanley Caton Janet Seigars Eytar Aes Club Et Iscasset Don Town Seco Wiscasset Marco Club Jamet Seigars Wiscasset P.T.A Nley Caton Wiscasset P.T.A Marjorie McGlauflin Clifford Buck Roy Paine Boothbay Harbor New Jerusalem Royal Arch Eugene McGrath Lawrence A. Averill Pine Tree National League of American Pen Hotel Eagle Brunswick Averills Woman's Club Maud Kemp Lawrence Averill Lincoln County Kenneth Wayne York Damariscotta Mills Army Bradley Erland Witham Waldoboro Air Force Anderson Sgt Dool Marine Corps Recruiting Service Harry E. Bailey Brockton Mass Ethel Bailey Portsmouth N. H Gertrude MacKenzie St. Andrew’s Hospital Edna Jones

Parker E. Marean Dies in Cambridge After Long Illness

Parker E Endicott Marean died at his Cambridge home after a long illness. A Harvard Class of 1903 graduate, he held posts at B R Rubber Co North Brookfield and Boston Woven Hose and Rubber Co. He served wartime roles with the War Trade Board and American Unitarian Association. Surviving are his widow Clara Sortwell, a son Parker E Jr, two daughters, and several siblings. Services were in Cambridge with burial in Wiscasset.

Parker Endicott Marean Cambridge Mass American Unitarian Association Camden Maine Richard Lyman Clara (Sortwell Parker E., Jr Harwood Ellis Brookline Tampa Fla Endicott Marean Henry Marean Browning Marean New York Roderick Stebbins Milton Marean Wiscasset

Woolwich Grange Sees Contests And Publicity Debate

Woolwich Grange met March 17 with Master Clyde Bailey presiding. A lengthy talk covered state grange posts for observation posts and a state master letter. National Grange essay contest on Safety on the Highways opens to high school students. playwriting contest also discussed. Committees for March 27 supper reported progress. Program opened with community songs and readings by Jessie Spaulding. several stunts and a duet followed. Refreshments served by lady officers and a social hour closed the session.

Woolwich Clyde Bailey National Grange Farmers and Actors Life Ins. Co Jessie Spaulding the Grange St. Patrick Alberta Bailey Patty Chubbuck Mrs. Bailey Galway Bay Berniece Bailey Charlotte Leeman Marion Chubbuck

Bath Red Cross offers Mother and Baby Care class

Bath Chapter of the American Red Cross with Bailey Evening School presents Course IL, a 12 hour program on pre natal and post natal care. Instructor Miss Amber A Mills from Brunswick Red Cross. Open to adults with mature interest. Classes run March 29 and 31 at Bath Memorial hospital Red Cross room from 7 to 9 pm or 7.30 to 9.30 pm. Registration details via Mrs Warren Hawley or Mrs Wallace Ham or Mr Duncan McInnes with telephone contacts.

Bath American Red Cross Bailey Evening School Brunswick Red Cross Amber A. Mills Bath Memorial Hospital Red Cross Warren Hawley The Wallace Ham R. N Duncan McInnes

Card of Thanks to Miles Memorial Hospital Caregivers

Mrs. Alton Erskine expresses gratitude to her doctor, nurses, and all staff at Miles Memorial hospital for their kindness. She also thanks for flowers, visitors, and cards received during her stay. The note is dated March 25, 1954 and from Wieenree Maine.

Miles Memorial Hospital Alton Erskine Maine

Neighbors Across Kennebec Share Celebrations and News

Edith Campbell of Arrowsic and daughter travel to Auburn to celebrate Gail Purington third birthday with the family in North Auburn. Gerald Clough, son of Woolwich couple, recently discharged from the U S Air Force, now works in Quincy Mass. Albert Cornish of Boston visits Day's Ferry during his parents 35th wedding anniversary. Harold and Melvin Cornish noted, with plans for Melvin’s forthcoming discharge from the U S Air Force.

Edith Campbell Arrowsie Arthur Farris Bath Auburn Campbell Donald Dean North Auburn Dean George E. Clough Woolwich U. S. Air Force Quincy Mass Settle Glass Co Herbert E. Cornish Day’s Ferry John Gordon Cornish Albert Boston Bath Iron Works Melvin Honolulu Harold Cornish Day

Bath and Arrowsic Social Roundup Highlights

A social column from Day's Ferry notes Everett Cornish of Bath turning 94 last November. Boston visitors arrive to spend the weekend with Capt. and Mrs. Frank J. Walker in Day's Ferry. Various gatherings include a Spinning Wheel club, a Christmas chest drive, and a Good Will club meet in Sagadahoc Ferry. Nearby residents and guests attend plays in Manchester and visit Madison, with several Arrowsic and Bath families mentioned. Sharon Day, a nine year old patient at Bath Memorial Hospital, is also noted.

Herbert E. Cornish Day's Ferry Mr. Cornish Everett Cornish Bath Russell Boyd Boston Florence Hathorne Glennis Berry Geraldine Edgerly Irma Berry Alta Robson Stevens Florence Temple Spinning Wheel Club River Road Arlene Grover Wiscasset Cornwell Rogers Montsweag New York City Red House Lincoln Street Rogers New York Woolwich Josie Sheldon Sagadahoc Ferry Good Will Club Lawrence R. Vail Arrowsic Theodore Beaven Manchester N. H Manchester Institute Drama Club Earl Dow Madison Raymond H. Wallace Lawrence Rothwell Norma Drummond Winthrop Mass Norman Drummond Boston University Drummond Rothwell Reginald Cote Arrowsie Howard Steen Birthday Club High Street Ralph Steen Sharon Day Kenneth Day Bath Memorial Hospital Arrowsic School

Le Monts Return From Southern Visit Aboard Scout

Mr and Mrs Herbert R Le mont of Washington street return from a several weeks visit in the South. They traveled via Natchez and New Orleans to Florida visiting Clearwater and Miami before joining Mr and Mrs Horatio Backer at Lauderdale. The two couples boarded the Baker yacht Scout for a cruise up the east coast to Daytona where the yacht is in quarters for the Summer. Mr Baker plans to return to Arrowsic around May first with Mrs Baker joining later after several stops for the Summer.

Herbert R. Lemont Washington Street Natchez New Orleans Florida Clearwater Miami tHoratio Mrs. Baker

West Bath Sewing Group Prepares Easter Seal Mailings

In West Bath at the home of Mrs Francis Eastman a sewing group assembled to prepare promotional material for an Easter Seal sale. Attendees included Mrs John Belanger Jr Mrs Morris Glidden Miss Carolyn Rogers and several others. Harvesters 4-H Club restructured with Kenneth Francisco named leader for boys and Mrs Leon Belanger leading the girls. Local residents report several hospital and family updates from Portsmouth Boston Gardiner and Freeport with visits and new births noted.

West Bath Sewing G Franc’ Eastman Francis Eastman John Belanger John Belanger, Jr Morris Glidden Carolyn Rogers John Wharff Courtney Stover Oliver Wass Albert White Robert Sa Edwina Young Edward Jenks Stanley Rose Harold Perkins Cecile Beane George Simpson Red Cross Harvesters Harvesters 4-H Club Littlefield School Francisco Wanetta Edward and Russell Estes Bonnie Belanger Peter Francisco Ronald Purdy Robert Barter Reta Hennessey David Smith Leon Belanger Kenneth Francisco Paul Dowe Bernard Holmes Gregory Scott Portsmouth N. H Percy Holbrook Lahey Clinic Boston Lee Holbrook Harold Holbrook Arthur Holbrook Raymond Freeport F. W. Deehan Robert Farnham Laura Whitemore B. F. Whitmore Gardiner Harmon Dutton Day's Ferry Harland Boynton Quaker Point Joseph Larrabee Ada Larrabee Huntoon Hill Grange Wiscasset Bath Francis Deehan Herbert White Burton Wing Richard Charles William Ketchum James Kenney Brunswick Portland Lee Ketchum Arlene Mr. White Saco

East Hartford Family Returns Home After Visit

Mrs. Richard Thomas and her daughter Linda of East Hartford Connecticut return home after a week visiting Mrs. Thomas' parents Mr. and Mrs. John O Witham on Highland street. They were joined for the weekend by Mr. Thomas who came to Bath to accompany his family home.

Richard Thomas Linda East Hartford Conn Thomas John O. Witham Highland Street Bath

Local basketball travelers attend New England Tourney and Knicks game

Herb Lilly and teammates Herb Lilly, Bob Carmichael, Chick Marchetti, Paul Mc Court, Thaxter Trafton and David Newcomb returned home Saturday after visiting Boston to watch the New England Basketball Tournament and the Boston Celtics versus New York Knickerbockers game.

Herb Lilly Bob Carmichael Chick Marchetti Paul McCourt Thaxter Trafton David Newcomb Boston Boston Celtics New York Knickerbockers

Fluoridation of water supply discussed in Bath letter

A Bath reader defends water fluoridation against opposition, arguing fluoride as a natural bone and tooth component is safe at tested levels. He cites endorsements by health bodies, notes minimal costs, and suggests forming a committee of experts and laypeople to study and recommend adoption with no delay.

Yale Station New Haven Conn the Independent Bath Bath Times American Dental Association U. S. Public Health Service National Research Council American Hosital Association American Urses Association American Medical Association Councils On Pharmacy & Chemistry Food & Nutrition

Doctors Participate In Health Panel Discussion At Morse High

A School Health Council panel at Morse High School moderated by Dr John F Dougherty covered vision and hearing heart and chest conditions and child surgery fears while stressing early dental visits and proper supervision. Topics included television effects on eyes fluoride, polio vaccine laws, and upcoming immunization clinics with audiometer testing underway.

School Health Council Morse High School John F. Dougherty Virginia C. Hamilton Earl L. Wade Francis A. Winchenbach Warren E. Kershner Isadore Singer Kershner Hamilton Winchenbach Wade New England Maine Marjorie Boucher Homores Warren Hawley, Jr Lions Club Boucher Earle L. Wade John Dougherty

Rod and Gun Club Meeting Sets Dense Agenda

Sagadahoc Rod Gun and Skeet Association outlines a busy agenda for its monthly meeting at the North Bath clubhouse. Topics include building improvements, Ladies Night May 25 with Maine Inland Fisheries official Gerry Wade, a sound projector purchase, spring fishing derby, youth instruction plan, duck hunting season options, 1954 committees, pheasant raising six week old birds program, coon dog trials, field trial plans, clubhouse insurance rise to 3000, delinquent members signups, a movie night on Canadian Geese, and Ducks Unlimited affiliation discussions. Committee chairs are listed for building and skeet departments.

Sagadahoc Rod, Gun and Skeet Association, Inc North Bath South End P. T. A. Hall Gerry Wade Maine Inland Fisheries Department Department Inal Fisheries and Game Clubs State Department Cecil Bean Hardings Merrymeeting Bay County Association Roland N. Cobb Augusta Ducks Unlimited William McLaughlin Frank MacDonald Arlan Smith George DeWolfe Edward Jaquith W. P. White John Crosby

Burden Urges Faster Start For Its Job

CHTARL S BURDEN emphasizes that starting promptly is crucial to fulfill its responsibilities and deliver results quickly.

Chtarl

Local Club Names Committees and Delegates

Woodbury Bailey chairs the field trial committee with Col. Harry B. Carney Harland Brown Robert Donnell Kenneth Jaquith Warren Leask John Gaudette Raymond Belanger Leland Green The fish committee lists Dr Niles Perkins William Leask Harold E Brown Stanley Libby Herbert Belanger Donald McKinnon John Carlton Publicity delegate W P White Delegates to Maine Fish and Game Association Kenneth Jaquith Walter P White Alternates Delegate to County Association Kenneth Jaquith Walter P White By Laws committee Gardiner R Deering Col Harry B Carney and Woodbury Bailey

Woodbury Bailey Harry B. Carney Harland Brown Robert Donnell Kenneth Jaquith Warren Leask John Gaudette Raymond Belanger Leland Green Niles Perkins William Leask Harold E. Brown Stanley Libby Herbert Belanger Donald McKinnon John Carlton W. P. White Maine Fish and Game Association Walter P. White County Association

Graef-Wetherbee Wedding in Portland Congregational Church

Katharine Margaret Wetherbee and Edgar J. Graef Jr. wed Saturday at State Street Congregational Church Portland in a 430 PM ceremony. Attendants included Lillian Hanson and bridesmaids from Dayton Washington and Cumberland Center. After a reception at Lafayette Hotel the couple sails on a Caribbean cruise and will reside in Dayton.

Katharine Margaret Wetherbee George B. Wetherebee Portland Bath Edgar J. Graef, Jr Edgar J. Graef Dayton Ohio State Street Congregational Church James W. Lenhart Lillian P. Hanson Cumberland Center Jack W. Graef Mollie P. Kramer Washington, D. C Sylvia H. Hanson Dresden Paul G. Wetherbee Robert Tullis, Jr New York City William Hutton Toledo Thayer Academy Wellesley College Graf Williams College Harvard Law School Lafayette Hotel Raleigh Road Charles P. Wetherbee Mr. Wetherbee Bath Iron Works

MacDonald Family Heads East for Philadelphia Trip

Mr and Mrs Arthur MacDonald and son Steven of Oak Street left Wednesday for a motor trip to Philadelphia Pennsylvania where they will pass a week Donald's brothers and families Mr and Mrs David MacDonald and Mr and Mrs Lawrence MacDonald accompany them in the journey.

Arthur MacDonald Steven Oak Street Philadelphia Pas Ney Donald David Mac Lawrence MacDonald

Mrs Burns Returns From New Hampshire Visit

Mrs Bernice Burns of Washington Street returned from a short visit in New Hampshire. She traveled through the White Mountains where a foot of snow fell on Saturday.

Bernice Burns Washington Street New Hampshire White Mountains

City Council Cuts School Budget and Reviews Pay Scale

Parks and Cemeteries head White urged a $125 mower now to free funds for more mowers. The Council cut $2,248 from the Schools budget for a total $20,000 reduction. The pay schedule for City Manager White passed after discussion on a proposed $900 raise, with questions about past agreements and merit raises. Mayor and council debated salary levels and uniform raises among department heads.

Parks and Cemeteries White Ronald Oulton Oliver Harry Cooke Ralph Mittendorf Council Stanley R. Hunter Kite Cooke

Patricia Boulay Improves After Pneumonia Battle

Patricia Boulay, daughter of Mr and Mrs Arthur Boulay of Pine Street, has shown marked improvement after a ten day pneumonia illness at Memorial Hospital. She is a 2S student in sixth grade at Weeks Street School.

Patricia Boulay Arthur Boulay Pine Street Memorial Hospital Eeks Street

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Well of Vincent Reed Henry Cabot Lodge U.S United Nations U. N FBI Thomas F. Jeney Robert Wagner Peteenetiaeal Parker E. Marean Woolwich Grange Kennebec Rocky Mountain Arsenal Denver ROD and Gun Club Skeet Committee Robert Bourget Timmer Savage Conrad Parker Harland Bride Mrs Georg Grace Holmes Union
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