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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Mar 26, 1959

Page

2

Private Marchetti Assigned to Fort Meyer Unit

Army private Joseph J Marchetti son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Marchetti 1356 Washington street has been assigned to Headquarters Company US Army Fort Meyer Virginia The 23 year old clerk entered service in September 1958 and was last at Fort Dix New Jersey He is a Morse High School graduate class of 1954 and attended Colby College prior to entering the service

Army Joseph J. Marchetti Joseph Marchetti Washington Street U. S. Army Fort Meyer Marchetti Fort Dix N. J Morse High School Colby College Bath Iron Works

Dance and social notes center in Bath region

Mrs. Madelyn Wetherbee returns from Boston after attending a square dance symposium and luncheon. Boston callers and Winchesters speaker Alfred Muerling highlighted the event. Various Bath area residents are noted for visits, travels, and local engagements including students attending the New England high school basketball tournament and families visiting relatives across Maine and Massachusetts.

Madelyn Wetherbee

Mrs Maude Wilson Hosts Bridge Club Dinner

Mrs Maude Wilson entertained her bridge club at her Washington street home on March 17 after returning from a Junior High school dinner. Guests included Mrs Laura Carrier Mrs Selena Fortier Mrs Annie Brownrigg Mrs Eva Henderson Mrs Walter White Mrs Ethel Esmond Mrs Marion McAuliffe Mrs Rose MacDonald Mrs Elizabeth Conley Mrs Margaret Doak and Mrs Anne Turcotte.

Maude Wilson Bridge Club Washington Street Laura Carrier Selena Fortier Annie Brownrigg Eva Henderson Walter White Ethel Esmond Marion McAuliffe Rose MacDonald Elizabeth Conley Margaret Doak Anne Turcotte

Sallenberger announce birth of daughter Cynthia Ann

Mr and Mrs Harold Sallenberger of Abilene Texas announce the birth of a daughter on March 15 weighing seven pounds 15 ounces named Cynthia Ann. Mrs Curran the former Priscilla Curran and family members are noted. visiting relatives in town. Ellery Doyle of Bangor and George Comeau household guests are listed at 25 Western Avenue.

Harold Sallenberger Abilene Texas Cynthia Ann Sallenberger Priscilla Curran Howard Curran Summer Street Curran Clifton Cousins Sollenbergers Ellery Doyle Bangor Mrs George Comeau Western Avenue

Rooneys Celebrate Leave At Mrs Cushing Home

Sgt John Rooney VU S S Army arrived Friday for a five day leave with his wife Betty Cushing and their sons Micky and Joe at Mrs Rena Cushings home 131 Summer Street He recently returned from a three month tour at Fort Churchill Manitoba and after leave will report to Fort Lee VA Also noted are birthdays ward party at Augusta State Hospital and several Bath area residents named to the University of Maine dean's list for the Fall semester

John Rooney VU. S&s. Army Betty Cushing Micky Joe

Mrs Rodney E. Ross and Daughter Fly Boston to Miami

Mrs Rodney E Ross of 607 High street and Mrs Rodney E Ross Jr of 1024 Washington street traveled from Boston to Miami Florida last week and will spend two weeks at Del Ray Beach for vacation.

Rodney E. Ross High Street Rodney E. Ross, Jr Washington — Street Boston Miami Fla del Ray Beach

Mrs Morse Returns From Washington Visit

Mrs Willis Morse returns from Washington D C after a few days with her husband in Williamsburg Virginia before Mr Morse resumes his post as an engineer aboard the U S N S Blue Jacket.

Willis Morse Washington, D. C Williamsburg Mr. Morse U. S. N. S. Blue Jacket

Bath couple returns from Arlington trip with family visits

Mr. and Mrs. Milton C. Trott of 977 High Street returned home Tuesday from Arlington Virginia after six weeks away. They visited daughter and son-in-law Mr. and Mrs Raymond A Vail and family, plus Mr. and Mrs. George Burgon and family in Hampton New Hampshire. Mrs Elna McCabe hosted her Coffee Club at 224 North Street last week.

Frank D. Frink Bobby Wahlington Street Pittsfield Ben James Harland Mrs. James Scott Webb Hospital Lois Woodman Bath Roscoe Woodman Nobleboro Milton C. Trott High Street Arlington, Ve Raymond A. Vailliere George Burgon Hampton, N. H Elna McCabe North Street

Beale and Griffin File Marriage Intentions in Norfolk and Adams Court

Bernard C. Beale son of Mr and Mrs Robert O Beale of Norfolk Va stationed at SAGE Topsham and Miss Helen F Griffin daughter of Mr and Mrs Herbert T Griffin of Adams Court have filed marriage intentions at the office of City Clerk Harry E Ring.

Alan Richard Elwell Floyd M. Elwell Corliss Street Mary Ann Grady Michael J. Grady South Portland Harry E. Ring Bernard C. Beale Robert O. Beale Norfolk, Va Sage, Topsham Helen F. Griffin Herbert T. Griffin Adams Court

Mrs Blakeney Admitted As Medical Patient At Bath Memorial

Mrs Ralph Blakeney of 108 High street was admitted to Bath Memorial Hospital on Thursday morning as a medical patient.

Ronald Orlton High Street Bath Memorial Hospital Ralph Blakeney

Substitution at Super Street During Guerette’s Vacation

Mrs Frances Guerette is on a two week vacation. Mrs Susie Darrah will substitute for Guerette during her absence.

Frances Guerette Military and Naval Children’s Home South Street Susie Darrah Guerette

Mrs Boyce Visited Boston As Guest Of Daughter

Mrs William Boyce 223 Center Street visited Boston last week as a guest of her daughter Miss Judith Ann Boyce who works as field secretary for Liverpool London and Globe Insurance Co.

William Boyce Center Street Boston Judith Ann Boyce We Liverpool London and Globe Insurance Co

Canasta Club Hosts Home Game Winners Named

Mrs. Howard M. Sell hosted her canasta club at 113 North Street on March 17. Present were Mrs. Daniel Holt Mrs. Eugene Rouillard Mrs. Edgar Black Mrs. Ralph Burden Jr. Mrs. Robert Dyer Mrs. Dana Hagerthy and Mrs. Frank Torrey. Torrey won first prize Hagerthy second Dyer third.

Howard M. Sell North Street Daniel Holt Eugene Rouillard Edgar Black Ralph Burden, Jr Robert Dyer Dana Hagerthy Frank Torrey Torrey Hagerthy Dyer Wesley Sweeney Canasta Club York Street Edward Newell Addison Caton Edmund Gaudet Shirley White George Biette Gladys Thurston Rita Chandler Sweeney Chandler Caton

Oscar W. Stuart Dies in Bath During Visit

Oscar W. Stuart of Cundy's Harbor died Thursday in Bath while on business and visiting friends.

Oscar W. Stuart Cundy’s Harbor Bath

Mrs Curtis Visits Hendersons in Rochester

Mrs. Edward P. Curtis of Rochester New York is spending a few days with her daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs Melvin B Henderson at their North street home.

Edward P. Curtis Rochester N. Y Melvin B. Henderson North Street

Bath friends announce arrival of Mr and Mrs Josiah White

Cards from Bath friends report Mr and Mrs Josiah White of Richmond have arrived in Harlingen Texas where they are visiting their daughter Mrs Norene Tarr and are staying awhile.

Bath Josiah White Richmond Harlingen Tex Norene Tarr

Weekend guest visit to Bayledge hosts in Phippsburg

Mrs. Mildred Burton of Nashua New York spent the weekend with Mrs. Virginia Smith and Mrs. Sybil Leonard in Bayledge Phippsburg.

Mildred Burton Nashua, N. Y Virginia Smith Sybil Leonard Bayledge Phippsburg

Yorks Host Harmon and Son on Sunday

Harmon York and his son Barry visited at Orr's Island road Brunswick as Sunday guests of his parents Mr. and Mrs Dana W York at 89 Green Street.

Dana W.york Green Street Bristol Harmon York Barry Orr’s Island Road Brunswick Dana W. York

Morse High Senior Miss McCobb Receives Governor’s Letter

Morse High school senior Miss Marilyn McCobb received a congratulatory letter from Governor Clinton A Clauson after her selection as the Colonel Dummer Sewall chapter D A R Good Citizenship candidate for 1959. She is among contestants in the Miss Bath scholarship pageant to be held Saturday evening.

Marilyn McCobb Morse High School Colonel Dummer Sewall Clinton A. Clauson McCobbb

Local Social Bits From Searsport and Bath Area

Mrs. Fred H Curtis Jr and children Linda and Gail return home in Searsport after visiting Mrs Curtis parents Mr and Mrs Max Katz on Cobb Road. Mrs Wesley Sweeney hosted a canasta gathering at 37 York Street with prizes awarded to Sweeney Chandler and Caton. Mr and Mrs Richard Elwell of Arrowsic announce the birth of a son Michael Richard at Bath Memorial Hospital weighing eight pounds 10 1/2 ounces.

Fred H. Curtis, Jr Linda Gail Searsport Richard Elwell Arrowsic Bath Memorial Hospital Michael Richard Elwell Chester McCrater Royce Elwell Charles Dillon Jr Methuen Mass

West Bath couple welcome baby girl at Bath Memorial

Mr and Mrs Alvin Mitchell of West Bath announce the birth of a daughter at Bath Memorial hospital weighing eight pounds six ounces born Saturday. Martin Turpie, son of Mr and Mrs William Turpie of 76 Green Street, has returned home from a spring college vacation at Colby College and McGill University in Montreal after attending hockey games at the Forum, home rink of the Canadiens.

Dale Harper South Bend Ind Bath Lynn Marie Harpers Wayne Harper Alvin Mitchell West Bath Bath Memorial Hospital Martin Turpie William Turpie Green Street Colby College Zeta Phi McGill University Montreal Forum Canadiens

Easter Vacationers Return Home From Colby and Burdett

Miss Carol Boudreau daughter of Mr and Mrs Paul Boudreau 268 Center street returns home from Colby College with roommate Miss Dorothy Boynton of Skowhegan. Richard Coombs son of Mr and Mrs Lloyd Coombs 525 High street Richard Darling son of Mr and Mrs Haroldd Darling 39 Cherr street Footer 1325 High Siient Allen Stewart son of Mr and Mrs Donald Stewart 11 Pear street and Peter Poulos son of Mrs Charles Poulos 1162 High street are also back from Burdett College for Easter vacation.

Carol Boudreau Paul Boudreau Center Street Colby College Dorothy Boynton Skowhegan Richard Coombs Lloyd Coombs High Street Richard Darling Haroldd Darling Cherr Street Footer High Siient Allen Stewart Donald Stewart Pear Street Peter Poulos Charles Poulos Burdett College

Mrs Rudolph D Gilchrist Returns From Boston Visit

Mrs Rudolph D Gilchrist returns to 16 Beacon Street after several days at the Hotel Touraine in Boston where she attended the Flower Show.

Rudolph D. Gilchrist Beacon Street Touraine Boston

Children's Books Author Speaks at Huse PTA Meeting

Mrs. Mary Jane of Damariscot ta, a noted children's author, spoke to the Huse PTA about reading importance for fifth and sixth graders and how mysteries can engage slow readers. The group approved life memberships for retired Huse PTA presidents, donated $10 to the Maine PTA scholarship fund, and planned two delegates to the Westbrook Mental Health Workshop in May.

Mary Jane Damariscotta Huse P.T.A Jane Stanley R. Hunter Maine Congress of Parents and Teachers Maine P. T. A Maine Westbrook

Winter Street Ladies Aid Plans Silver Tea

The Friday meeting of Winter Street Congregational Church Ladies Aid outlined plans for its annual silver tea. President Mrs John Sylvester named committees for food teatable pourers hospitality serving decorations and entertainment and announced a poetry program. A Good Friday meeting is canceled and April 3 Dollar Day luncheon will feature speaker Grafton Davis on graphon analysis.

Ladies Aid of Winter Street Congregational Church John Sylvester Marion Berry Marion Rittall Belva Fullerton Nellie D'Arcy Ethel Bailey Alice Potter Estelle Coss Beatrice Leavitt Louise Carlton Alice Varney Ada Purington Clifford Wilband Mae Ward Ruth Henry Athana Gillespie Phyllis Bowie Mildred Melrose Consuelo Alkazin Nina Freeman Edith Horne Alice Johnson Florence Farnham Sylvester Grafton Davis Wiscasset

Richard Soucie Named Maine Science Talent Search Winner

Morse High senior Richard B. Soucie was one of five winners in the Maine Science Talent Search by the University of Maine. He will attend Sigma Xi’s Spring banquet where top winners are announced, with notable scientists from major colleges in attendance. Soucie also earned a Jackson Lab scholarship for Bar Harbor research and received commendations from National Merit and Westinghouse Talent Search.

Richard B. Soucie Morse High School Maine University of Maine Soucie Society Sigma Xi Jackson Lab Roscoe B. Jackson Bar Harbor National Merit Scholarship Foundation Westinghouse Science

Lions Club Guest Night March 18 Features Curt Lovill Speaker

At the March 18 Lions Club meeting guest speaker Curt Lovill of Gardiner, a former Lions International director, spoke on Lionism and Lions International history. Attendees included E Stover, Raymond Green and Richard Barter. Lovill, a candidate for third vice president, described Lions growth from a 1917 Chicago dinner club to about 490000 members in 90 locations and noted the organization's focus on service to the less fortunate.

Lions Club Curt Lovill Gardiner Lions International Oartne E. Stover Raymond Green Richard Barter Lovill Melon Jones Chicago

Popham Circle Meeting Delayed Then Held With Mrs Oliver

Local notes show Popham Weekly meeting postponed last week and planned with Mrs. Ernest Oliver this week. The column lists Bath visitors and gatherings, including families from Bath and Brunswick, and multiple calls on residents such as Mrs. Fred Spinney, Mrs. Herbert Sprague, and others over the weekend.

Popham Circle Ernest Oliver Fred Spinney Thurman Lord Bath George Barnes Herbert Sprague Fred Lucas Marguerite McNulty Emma Newdick Raymond Harmon Ellen Card Brunswick J. H. Torrey Stanley Perkins Laurence Chattley Walter Gilmore N. B. Fickett Unity Circle Eva Rogers Phippsburg Center PTA Phippsburg Lewiston Dassault Togus

Beals Named Chief of Phippsburg Fire Dept

Robert Beals has been named chief of the Phippsburg Fire Department with George Ames as assistant chief. Elected March 16 and confirmed March 18, Beals succeeds William Blaisdell. Ames succeeds John McCourt and is nominated for state fire warden with confirmation pending. Town meeting approved developing the department under New England Fire Department Insurance Rating Association standards.

Robert Beals Phippsburg George Ames Board of Selectmen Fire Beals William Blaisdell Ames John McCourt Augusta New England Fire Department Insurance Rating Association

Jones Bailey wedding held in Arlington Virginia

Miss Annette D Bailey daughter of Mrs Sadie Bailey and the late Melvin A Bailey wed Alvin J Jones USN at Arlington Methodist Church The Rev James Daley officiated The bride’s brother Melvin Bailey of Wiscasset gave her away A reception followed at the bride's Arlington home The couple plan a two week honeymoon before overseas duty assignment Mrs Jones works in the Space Research department at the Pentagon The groom is son of Mrs

Annette D. Bailey Sadie Bailey Melvin A. Bailey Alvin J. Jones Arlington James Daley Melvin Bailey Wiscasset Donald Bailey Loretta Bailey Bath

Ground Broken which will aid airport in future operation

The official said ties will aid construction and that as passenger trains depart the transportation picture, the airport can take over much load. All contributing communities will have a voice in future operation of the installation.

Doggett

Parker Head Students Take Boston University Tests at Bath Junior High

Eighth graders from Parker Head took the Boston University tests at Bath Junior High on Friday with James Ross among attendees. Wildlife Week activities, spelling champion Beth Ames, and a busy school schedule including Easter break and make‑up day on April 18 are noted among a wide local report of events.

Boston University Bath James Ross Parker Head Beth Ames Earl Lowell

Oldest yard building to be repurposed during reconstruction

A four story office has been moved to a temporary location in the yard while reconstruction proceeds. The present structure is among the oldest remaining there. One floor of the new building will house the office of supervisor of shipbuilding. Miss Dorothy Coombs of 51 Corliss Street is listed as a patient at Bath.

Dorothy Coombs Corliss Street Bath Memorial Hospital

Phippsburg School Honors Teams and Plans Fundraisers

Phippsburg Elementary basketball team and cheerleaders receive honors at a PTA dinner led by Mrs Shirley Pratt. The town discusses a baseball field fund $100 and scoreboard fund $10 donations, May rummage sale, and an upcoming women athletic program. An Easter sunrise service and Good Friday observances are noted, with school closures and reopen dates.

Phippsburg Phippsburg P. T. A Shirley Pratt Small Point Center Church Phippsburg Citizen Committee Scoreboard Gilmore Soule Rockland

Five Islands Social News and Visits Continue

The column lists residents and visitors around Five Islands including Mr. MacDorr moving to an Air Force Base in California with his family, Fred Fox chairing a PTA fair committee at Georgetown Central School, and multiple callings and visits among local families. Jody Kelley celebrated his third birthday with relatives at a party before a Brunswick visit.

Air Force Base MacDorr California Fred Fox P. T. A. Fair Georgetown Central School Barbara Drayton White Elizabeth Moffatt Arthur Cochrane Eugene Reynolds William Farr Cunningham Lynne Wright Bay Point Jody Kelley Leon Kelley, Jr Leon Kelley Woolwich Orissa Carr Howard Thomas Joyce Howard Walter Bath Jody Kelley Boys Leon Billy Brunswick Margaret MacMahan Judy Linda James MacMahan Jimmy Thomas Watson

Easter Vacation At Home From Colby College

Eddie Marchetti and Gerry Parker and Robert Haggett return home for Easter from Colby College. They reside with families on Washington Street Summer Street and York Street. The three students are sons of local residents and are listed as guests at their respective homes.

Eddie Marchetti Joseph Marchetti Washington Street Gerry Parker John Parker Summer Street Robert Haggett Charles Haggett York Street Colby College

Also Mentioned on This Page

Nancy Bisson John P. Allen Pompano Beach, Fla Robert LePage Maurice H. Clark Harry Hallsey Clark Middle Street Neil LaRochelle Manley Grant Duncan Farrell Linwood Abbott Lewis Scanlin Jascha French Lloyd Pond Warren Aliberti John Choate Aila Brown Dora Miller Ruth Farnham Ralph Pratt, Jr Ralph Pratt Marjorie Hagen Libby Military and Naval Children's Home Business Managements of Institutions Clinton Clauson Blaine Mansion Marilyn Foster Oliver Foster Rowena G. Marsh Maxwell Street Oak Leaf Club Stagecoach Inn Jeanette Oliver Anna Pratt Ruth Totman Nellie Whitmer Thelma Skillin Roberta Travis Leora Dyer Daniel and Richard Wallace Louton Wallace Goddard Street Mercy Hospital Portland Walter S. White Cottage Street Donald MacKenzie H. Chester MacKenzie Court Street Ellen Low Nassan College Percy R. Low Granite Street John R. Kimble Rumford Kimble Daniel Matter Floral Street Earl Kimble Francis Healy Francis Patrick Lulu Hanna Five Islands Robert Newman Lila Place Heather L. Burton Donald L. Burton Mitchell School Ada Thomas Drummon Reet Maine Medical Center Carl Cornish Florida Clearwater Winter Haven Daytona Beach Mr. Cornish Ernest Fifield Been Largo Wendall Williams Cornish Bath Iron Works Corp Smith Chevrolet Inc Douglas Photo Shop Paul Johnson Bowdoin College Mrs. Royal Johnson John E. Atwood Winship Street Memorial Hospital Maurice Owen Robinson Lane Joseph Cos Edward R. Marchetti New England Celtics Boston Garden Bruins New York City Edgar Leavitt Fred Sturtevant Harry M. Glinchy Waterville Sharon Bailey Clyde Bailey Lorna Jean Edward Morton, Jr Edward Morton Wiscasset High Sharon Larna Jean Edward Morton Berman Eastport Berman Ada Y. Greenblatt Raymond G. Chubtuck Needham Genesta Erwin Gutermann Judith Long Meadow Fred Duren Gutermann Donald Freeman Betty J. Marchetti Walter Gallant Elsinore Avenue Tampa George Goodwin Bernard Pratt Andrew Gemellero, Jr Seattle, Wash Gemerlero Michael J. White Michael Dennis Hall Alfred Edna McLean Tower Circle James York Robert York Winfield E. Wallace Sebasco Estates Donald B. Cromwell Bowen .Torrey New England Hospital Association Horace Edwards Willard Sprague Jackie Tarbox John W. Tarbox Jackie North Primary School Peter Bushey S Street David Bell Winthrop Oliver W. Bell Union Street Albert Whitney Courtney Stover George Hopkins Jennie Walker John Coombs Elnora Oliver Alvah A. Morse Wesley Methodist Church Augusta State Hospital Edward Losier Berry's Mills Road Walter O. Fullerton George J. Langbehn Robin C. Loeschner George L. Lawrence John B. Murphy Jerrold C. Stover University Huse Pta Stanley Hunter John Preney Ralph Hilyard George Nugent Thornton Percy Alice Austin Huse School Richard Ricker Warren Atkinson Stanley Woods Winter Street Ladies Aid Richard Soucie Sigma Xi Popham Parker Winnifred Ros Eugene Hunter Arthr Kreidler Grand Prairie Arthur Kreidler VIII U. S. Navy Dallas Frances Morong Kreidler Loretta Babine Clarence Blaisdell Ross Herbert Bassett Charles Blaisdell Fred Haggett Edgar Hancox Diane Ross Allen Sternberg Ronald Erickson Massachusetts Gilmore ‘Soule Booker Young Lewis Lowell William Cushing Anne Gray Ruth Gray Florence Rollins John Perkins East Brunswick Rollins Lester Beals Glenn Fred Libby Fred Watson Howard Morong HN Chelsea Naval Hospital New York Lawrence HM2 Connie Eva Marie Hoar Leston Harrington Barbara Harrington Frank Burnell Roger Lewis Donald Morse Bowdoin Leslie Hoppe Vicki Norma Diane Thomas Morse Greg Charles V. Minott Maynard Thibodeau Boothbay Harbor Alden Carr Southport Shirley Brewer Ransom Sawyer Warren Mank Richard Bowman Cally MacMahan Ernest Roberts Hartley Harley
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