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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Mar 26, 1953

Page

5

University of Life Aims at Daily Christian Living Program

The Greater Baptist Churches sponsor the third annual University of Life program to promote Christian education and daily living. Sessions run Sundays April 12, 19, 26 and May 3 at Winter Street church with talks by Rev. Nathaniel M. Guptill and others, a $1 registration including four buffets, and groups led by local clergy and educators.

Greater Bath University of Life Ba’ Cott Winter Street Ogee Wente Gor Nathaniel M. Guptill Andover Newton Theological Worry God Herbert Gezork Andover Newton Theological Seminary Gezork David Berent Berent Beth Jacob -Byoaimeye Lewiston William Braisted China Braisted Howard Wesley Methodist Church Nathaniel M. Guptille Herbert Rabbi da Breisies William the Or Phyllis M. Cobb Brunswick Christ Beacon Street Methodist Powered F. Cramer George [ Carlton, Jr. Moontrat Conparoiesleost Laforest E. Hodgkins Roy Wilson Phippsburg H. M. Whiteheed Charles L.stevens William A. Niss Richard Howard F. Cramer Cochairmen Ralph H. Card E. Lawrence McCurdy Laforest E. Kinsusi Austin W. Miller

Students resume studies after weekend visit

Miss Joan Mallett daughter of Clyde A Mallett and Miss Katherine Frank both students at Fisher junior college Boston resumed studies after a weekend visit with Miss Mallett's parents Charles T Wood Jr son of Charles T Wood and Mrs Wood of Cato Avenue a student at Bentley School of Accounting Boston traveled to Schenectady New York by plane Sunday morning to receive an all expense paid trip to General Ice Cream Corp main office from A A Anderson comptroller and will return home Wednesday to finish spring vacation week

Joan Mallett Clyde A. Mallett High Street Katherine Frank Granby A. A. Anderson General Ice Cream Corp Schenectady

Jerusalem Sees Over Thirty Sieges Reported

Report notes more than 30 sieges in Jerusalem, detailing ongoing conflicts and the strategic importance of the city in the broader regional tensions. Authorities have not released full casualty figures, while aid agencies call for humanitarian corridors to protect civilians.

Airway Tickets Four Yards Long for World Trip

Bath friends of Hon. Arthur G. Spear Portland have clipped from The Evening Post Wellington a note about the former State Senator holding a set of airway tickets four yards long. Spear plans an 87 day journey to 20 countries covering 40,000 miles on 14 airlines with a Honolulu to Auckland leg of 4,500 miles in 19 hours. He praises New Zealanders as friendly and peaceful while critiquing socialism and noting American immigration policy as too lax in places.

Bath Arthur G. Spear Portland Spearclipp Wellington New Zealand Emergency Fleet Corp Sunset Park Honolulu Auckland N.Z Canton Island Nandi Fiji Islands New Zead North Island Sta Isla McCarran

Bath Rotarians Attend Damariscotta Newcastle Meeting

Twenty eight Bath Rotarians were guests of the Damariscotta Newcastle club at the Baptist vestry in Damariscotta. A chicken pie supper followed, hosted by Bath members who won an attendance contest. Guest speaker Alexander LaFleur, Maine Attorney General, spoke on duty and responsibilities in office.

Damariscotta- Newcastle Club Baptist Vestry Damariscotta Bath Club Rotary Club Alexander LaFleur Maine Raymond L. Dunning Bath Enneth Francisco Bath Group

Carlton Named by Governor for Sagadahoc County Attorney

Gov. Burton Cross named George M. Carlton Jr. of Bath to be Sagadahoc County Attorney, pending Executive Council confirmation. Carlton succeeds Harold J. Rubin, who resigns to become a special prosecutor for Maine’s Attorney General in the governor’s crime probe. Carlton, a 1942 Haverford High School graduate and former Army paratrooper, studied at Maine, Pittsburgh, and Boston University Law School before admission to the Maine bar in 1951 and opening an Bath office.

Burton M. Cross George M. Carlton, Jr Bath Sagadahoc Carlton Harold J. Rubin Maine Alexander A. LaFleur Cross Carlton On Rubin Haverford High School Haverford U. S. Army Germany France 101St Parachute Infantry University of Maine University of Pittsburgh Boston University Law School Maine State Bar Kathleen George M. Carlton Havertown Drexel Institute of Technology Woolwich

Bath Chapter DeMolay Performs Degree in Bangor Visit

Bath Chapter DeMolay visited Bangor Saturday to perform the Initiatory Degree on 20 candidates. They left Bath at 1 P.M. and reached Bangor by 5 P.M. for the degree in the Scottish Rites hall, followed by a banquet. State Master Councilor Earl Clark officiated. Bath officers attended.

Bath Bangor Masonic Temple Eal Clark Jack Waterhouse Arthur Mayo Robert McRae Stewart McAllister Robert Reynolds George Waite George Coombs Dana Hagerthy Edwin Andrews Herbert Morse John Warren Richard Crabtree Martin Turpie Herbert Anderson Theodore Andrews Sargent Legard Leonard Rainey Peter Owen Wayne Fuller George Langbe

Boston teachers showcase at National Association dance session

Miss Mary Cunningham of the Modern School of Dancing returned from Boston where she attended an all day session of the National Association of the Dance and Affiliated Artists at Hotel Touraine.instructor Crete Helen OBrien taught ballet Donis Califrey acrobatic Richard Chame ballroom and the new bo. Members from many states were present.

Mary Cunningham Modern School of Dancing Boston National Association of the Dance and Hotel Touraine Crete Helen O'Brien Donis Califrey Richard Chame Association

Bids Opened for Water Line and Sewer Projects in Bath

Frederick Construction Co. of Chester Mass was low bidder on the water mains at 20 210.68 with Crocker & Simpson of Brunswick winning the Brunswick sewer line at the new high school for 3 785. Bids were opened last week by the Bath Water District as trustees study figures from eight firms before awarding contracts.

Commercial Oak Streets Old Brunswick Road Commercial Street Broad Reet Oakreet Oak Street Washington Street Summer Street Lincoln Streets Water District Gutes G. Baer Connard Board of Trust Nathan C. White Frederick Construction Co Dorchester Mass Donald Leavitt, Inc Woolwich Denton & A Camillo Profeno Co Portland Crocker & Simpson Brunswick Donald Leavitt C. DiBiase Frank Lorello Sherwood Baker R. Zoppo Co Rclonah

Cost Accountants Meet in Portland

The Southern Maine Chapter of the National Association of Cost Accountants met Friday at the Eastland in Portland. Prof. Herbert F. Goodwin of MIT spoke on The Accountant's Stake In Work Simplification. Attendees from Bath included Sidney L. Eaton and others from Hyde Windlass Co and BIW.

Southern Maine National Association of Cost Accountants Eastland Portland Herbert F. Goodwin Department of Business and Engineering Massachusetts Institute of Technology Goodwin Lake Placid Bath Sidney L. Eaton Th Memorial Hospital Daniel L. Lord, Jr Hyde Windlass Co Oscar R. Marsh John E. Hayes B.I.W William A. Niss B.I. W William F. Mussenden BIW Hilton F. Libby B.L.W

Local Man Recovers After Memorial Hospital Accident

Carlyle A. Taber of 675 Middle street returns home to convalesce from injuries after an accident at McDougal's Market 624 Washington street. While ironing meat a knife slipped and penetrated his abdomen nearly three weeks ago.

Carlyle A. Taber Middle Street Memorial McDougal's Market Washington Street

Fleet Reserve Auxiliary Formed and Officers Installed

The Ladies Auxiliary of the Fleet Reserve Association Unit 156 was instituted at the V F W hall in Bath Maine with officers installed led by regional vice president Mrs Alice Schriver. Charter presentation was made by Chief William O Gilstrap and gifts including an altar cloth Bible and gavel were given by Rhode Island unit members.

Fleet Reserve Association Auxilary V. F. W. Hall Bath Esther Graham Doris Whitney Helen Martin Virginia Higgins Back Row Benibelle Hunter Bow of Catherine Gandee William O. Gilstrap Branch 166 Hilda ‘Gilstrap Alice Schriver Helen—Trottier Ladies Auxiliary The Fleet Reserve Association Unit 156 Maine Navy Bath Iron Works Corp Brunswick Naval Air Station Brunswick Helen Trot

Bailey Evening School Exhibition Draws 300 Plus

More than 300 attended the Bailey Evening School of Industries exhibition Monday night featuring work from about 150 enrollees. The event displayed art class paintings, extensive rug work, and woodworking pieces including cabinets bookcases desks and chairs. Graduation certificates were awarded by Principal Nathan C. Watson to students across Blueprint Reading Art Woodworking Shorthand and Typing courses.

Bailey Evening School of Industries Morse High Nathan C. Watson

Committee Probes Charges Against Mrs Moffatt

An on the spot probe into political implications of the 1952 arrest of former State Representative Elizabeth D Moffatt for lobster violations was set in Bath and Georgetown. The hearing follows her charge of a political frame up and seeks reimbursement of 2241 for losses. officials including Raymond P Potter discuss local testimony.

Elizabeth D. Moffatt Bath Bay Point Georgetown Moffatt Department of Sea and Shore Fisheries Augusta Raymond P. Potter R-Medway Sagadahoe County

Junior Leaguers Host Coffee Social For Memorial Hospital

Members of the Junior Leaguers hosted a 12 to 2 p.m. coffee and social at a ward area to raise funds for Memorial Hospital. A net profit was realized from tickets and a luncheon service featuring hors d oeuvres and chicken and lobster rolls.

Memorial Hospital

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