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Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Mar 29, 1956

Page

7

Reappointment of Charles Danforth as Richmond town manager

Charles Danforth is reappointed town manager of Richmond, a role he first assumed in 1952 amid unpaid bills and a looming lawsuit. He improved the town’s credit, reduced highway funds from 15 000 to 10 000 yearly, kept road equipment updated, and oversaw a new school building and water system. The period also featured civic group meetings, Girl Scouts, granges, and community notices including Red Cross donations.

Chmon Dedtmen Charles Danforth Danforth Richmond Carrier Zelma Brown Jean Spearin Red Cross Canada Gwendolyn Douglass Violat Riske Love Troop 1 Girl Scouts Harold Bates Girl Scout Council Margaret Harvey Mary Lou Smith Gail Williams Carol Ann Watts Diane Foster Margery Gould Sharon Brown Eens Social Car Enterprise Grange Wesley Webber Vernon Little Walter Knight Cecil Pare Gardiner Cleveland Marriker William Whitney Story Harland Harrington Louis Billings Olive Little Nahumkeag Grange South Gardiner Rumford Virgil Hinckley Maurice Sullivan Pushard-Guiou Vfw Addie Wentworth Mary Hackett Viola James Marie Morrissette Willia Hull Mary Alexander Gertrude Riley Sadie Waltz Sadie Eaton VFW Bowdoinham Merrymeeting Grange Progressive Grange Sagadahoc Grange Bowdoin Center Methodist Y.A.Y.F Parish Hall Richmond Lodge of Odd Fellows Harvey Winslow Augusta Extension Association Fireman's Hall Elizabeth Haynes Ruth Robinson Edith Blodgett Glenwood L. Crosby Luther Crosby Michigan State University Lansing Mich Crosby Roxanne Curtis Mary Curtis Alexander Road Hawthorne Lane

Bay Point notes and winter weather in Kennebec region

Paul Jane a destroy Jleader makes two trips from the Kennebec mouth at 7 45 Wednesday and Thursday. Winter rations for wildlife run low as a blue jay feeds near bread with a nearby squirrel. Snowplow sites in Mon day after a heavy storm. five inches more snow on Sunday. cars stalled and Walter Powers plies to haul them out. milkman Johnnie Hamilton and his sons still deliver despite drifts. Local visits include Mrs Sylvia Burnham in Augusta. Sherman Campbell returns from Bath Memorial. Woolwich hosts Sherman Campbell family. Portland business trip. birth announced for Robert Holmes Miller in Roosevelt New York on March 19.

Paul Jane Jeader Kennebec Bluejay Bay Point Kennebec River Walter Powers Johnnie Hamilton Jay Wayne Arthur Tibbetts Frank Sylvia Burnham Augusta Sherman Campbell Bath Memorial Hospital Byron and Sherman, Jr William Leeman Woolwich Dwight Furbish Portland Robert Holmes Miller Roosevelt N. Y

Legion Cadets Extend Flag Sale Campaign One Week

The Legion Cadets Drum Corps extend their flag sale to April 7 due to basketball and weather delays. Corps members may take orders for flag kits until then and expect hundreds of flags to be flown in Memorial Day activities. Each kit includes a six foot pole a 3 by 5 flag halyard and bracket.

Legion Cadets

Sue Johnson Birthday Party Highlights at Hyde Park

Sue Johnson daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Johnson of Bluff Road celebrated her 12th birthday Saturday at the Hyde Park Recreation Building. Pink and white crepe paper decorated the hall and the table featured three decorated birthday cakes. Guests included Russell Ames Michael McNeil Allen Bowles Richard Coleman Alden Adams Eugene Leask John Johnson Brenda Bennett Ann Ball Mary Fleming Katherine Thorpe Pauly Ann Stinson Sally Thompson Robert Pooler and the guest of honor.

Sue Johnson Frank Johnson Bluff Road Hyde Park Recreation Building Russell Ames Michael McNeil Allen Bowles Richard Coleman Alden Adams Eugene Leask John Johnson Brenda Bennett Ann Ball Mary Fleming Katherine Thorpe Pauly Ann Stinson Sally Thompson Robert Pooler

Archery Club Leader and Deer Season Prize Winner

The obituary notes a New Brunswick born archery enthusiast, son of George and Jane Perry. He lived in Maine and belonged to Dresden Masonic Lodge, Maine Commandery, Lebanon Royal Arch chapter, Knights Templar in Gardiner, led the Ramagin Archery Club, and served in the State Archery Association.

New Brunswick George and Jane Perry Dresden

Obituary: Local Man Remembered in Richmond Service

He is survived by his wife Eleanor Perry two sons Harvey of South Gardiner and Mark of this town a daughter Mrs El mer Berry of Dresden two brothers George of Auburn and Jack of New Brunswick a sister Mrs Kay Wilkins Weymouth Mass Funeral rites were held Wednesday at St Matthias Episcopal church Richmond with Tom Akeley of Gardiner officiating Interment will be in Forest Hill cemetery in the Spring.

Eleanor Perry Harvey South Gardiner Mark This Town Elmer Berry Dresden George Auburn Jack New Brunswick Kay Wilkins Weymouth Mass St. Matthias Episcopal Church Richmond Tom Akeley Gardiner Forest Hill Cemetery

Easter services and community notices in Georgetown

At First Baptist Georgetown the pastor preached from Luke 23 34 and announced an Easter sunrise service at Five Islands church next Sunday at 6 30 followed by breakfast at Central school due to vestry work. The two churches will join for a cantata The Makers of the Cross with Maude Thayer as narrator and Katharine Blackie singing The Holy City.

First Baptist Church Five Islands Georgetown Central School Maude Thayer Katharine Blackie Holy City Fisher School Bath Channing Penley James Oliver Thomas Watson Francis Pierce Maynard Thibodeau Alex Cunningham Sagadahoc County Lloyd Pinkham Georgia Watson Betty Pierce Sylvia Pinkham Elaine Stevens Stephen Thibodeau Franklin Pinkham Fred Jan White Brenda Penley Mary Proctor Janice Pinkham Patricia Clark Carol Steward Marion Steward Carolee Clark Virginia Moore Judy MacMahan Charles Spear Working League William A. Todd Belle Heald Harry Heald Clarence B. Hill Walter Beane Janice Georgetown Center Bailey Evening School Hill Beane Watson Sweeney Roy Newman Robinhood Daisy Mains Cleon Mains Cleon Redpoll

Local travelers and shore visits across New England

Mr and Mrs John Temper of Andover Mass arrived for their MacMahan cottage. Coast Guard man Brian Davis returned to Barentaria in Portland. Bisseth couple after Robinhood visits drove to Provi dence Arnold and attended Sheepscot Island Co meeting in New York. The Bakers returned to West Orange while Reynolds family battled 24 hour flu with only Eric spared. Roland Peterson and George Schmidt hosted them at Lewis ton church before returning to Robinhood. Harold J Brown also mentioned.

John Temper Andover Mass Basford Cottage MacMahan Temper Phillips Andover School Brian Davis U. S. Coast Guard Barentaria Portland William Bisseth Robinhood Sigfrid Carlstrom Waltham Providence

Portland Weeklong Stay and Local Winter Outings

Miss Lucy Lippard arrives in Portland for a week at the Lippard cottage while teens host a skiing party on a slope near the old Washing ton Heat place. John Brewster of Yankton, a Princeton student, vacations at Holt cottage with four friends as snow depth reaches three feet. Mrs Meta Bearse, widow of Rev Joseph C Bearse, dies in Malden Massachusetts after a long Georgetown association. funeral held at Wentworth Funeral Home in Malden.

Portland Lucy Lippard New Friend Lippard Washington Belle Heald Joseph F. Higgins John Brewster Yankton South Dakota Princeton University Holt Cottage Kennebec Point Brown Place Meta Bearse Joseph C. Bearse Malden Mass Bearse John A. Steadman Georgetown Minnie Clark the Oaks

Stork shower honors Mrs. Harry Collins in Bath

Mrs. Harry Collins was guest of honor at a stork shower hosted by Mrs. Bernard Varnum at 17 Bowman Street Bath. Pink and blue bassinet gifts, sweetheart rose corsage, spring flowers, and refreshments marked the event. Attendees included a large Bath group and Mrs. George Barry of South Portland.

Harry Collins Bernard Varnum Bowman Street Claire Libby Margaret Quinlan Shirley Kelley Barbara Harris Jerry Howes Evelyn Harris Christine Church Bernice Benoit Trudy Tainter Marcia Wagner Bunny Cyr Jennie Watt Jean Soule Marion Cole Lillian Collins Dorothy Rowell Kay Plummer Loretta Lessard

Past Ladies Club Of Odd Ladies Meets Monday

The Past Ladies Club of Myrtle Lodge of Odd Ladies met Monday at the Dumner Street home of Mrs. Lucelia Blake with a buffet luncheon hosted by Mrs. Blake and co hostess Mrs. Eunice Perry. The guest of honor, Mrs. Anna Burnham, received cake gifts and cards for her birthday and neighbors sent get well wishes to the sick. The group planned the next meeting for April 23 with location TBA. Attendees included Mrs. Theresa Hill Mrs. Mary Gillespie Mrs Lizzie B C Chaney Mrs Gertrude Stewart Mrs Pearl Campbell Mrs Sadie Savage Mrs Jennie Cameron Mrs Alice Rideout and Mrs Sarah Potter.

Myrtle Lodge Odd Ladies Dummer Street Lucelia Blake Eunice Perry Anna Burnham Theresa Hill Mary Gillespie Lizzie B. C. Chaney Gertrude Stewart Pearl Campbell Sadie Savage Jennie Cameron Alice Rideout Sarah Potter

Medomak Region Garden Clubs Meet April 5

The Medomak Region of the Maine Federation of Garden Clubs will hold its spring meeting on Thursday April 5 at the Damariscotta Baptist church. Registration begins at 9 30 a m with the session at 10. Mrs Hazel Lovely of Gardiner will speak on Wildflowers in Your Garden. Mrs Victor J White will preside. morning reports and an address by Mrs Milton S Blackwell follow. Luncheon in the vestry and afternoon session at 1 30 p.m.

Hazel Lovely Gardiner Medomak Maine Federation of Garden Clubs Damariscotta Baptist Victor J. White Vinalhaven Milton S Blackwell Federation

Long-Lived Flowers Patented by UC Chemistry Professor

University of Colorado chemist John R. Clopton patents a flower preservative claiming roses stay 10 to 12 days and other blooms last 2 to 3 times longer than in water. The formula uses a sugar solution with additives to slow food use and curb bacterial and fungal spoilage in plant and solution.

Boulder, Colo University of Colorado John R. Clopton Clopton

Easter services and community notes in Five Islands

Easter sunrise service at 6 30 Sunday at the church with the Young People group. Easter breakfast at Georgetown Central school. cantata The Makers of the Cross by Five Islands and Georgetown choirs at Georgetown. Warren Harris to preach at 9 45. Community reports include Red Cross drive, Ladies Bible Class, and local visits. news of marriages, birthdays, and travel, plus 1956 Syracuse football daylight program.

William Marr Georgetown Central School Five Islands Georgetown Warren Harris Victor Pinkham Franz Stevens Peter George Gray Reginald Church Orville Rowe Erland Moore Good Neighbor Club Harlan Pinkham Howard Thomas Thomas Virginia Alvin Mitchell Eustis Fila Mansefield Moore Dennis Moore Philip Pinkham Thomas Watson Vernon Gray Red Cross Georgie Pinkham Freeport Lloyd Harold Pinkham John Kemper Andover Mass MacMahan Island Herman Barter Emery Holt Bath Charles Al‘masi Vernon ‘Gray Gary Portland Richard Hanna Russell Harford Lincoln Campbell William Sherman Randolph Helen Huskins Thomas Blaisdell Bath Memorial Hospital Henry Moore Georgetta Pinkham Pamela Gray Faith Powers Robinhood Marion Steward Wayne la Rose Kenneth la Rose West Bath Clarence Hill Hills Scandinavian Countries Arrowsi Charles Almasi Stephen and George Joyce Leon Kelley, Jr Woolwich Joseph Eugene

Eddie Joe Buck Trials with Red Sox this Spring

Eddie Joe Buck a catcher on trial with the Boston Red Sox this spring holds a degree in agricultural economics from Oklahoma A and M.

Eddie Joe Buck Boston Red Sox Oklahoma A. & M

Population figure for Japan from National Geographic Society

The National Geographic Society states Japan’s population exceeds 88 million, referencing a demographic estimate for the country.

Japan The National Geographic Society

U S Buckwheat Harvest Declines to 1955 Low

In 1955 the United States buckwheat harvest registered 2,055,000 bushels, the smallest output since 1866, signaling a sharp drought impact and reduced yields across major growing regions.

U. S

Recognition Night Noted by Bath K of C Members

Sagadahoc Council No. 249 Knights of Columbus honored Sunday with visits from Maine leaders. Blood donor awards went to Marquis and others while vigil plans for Holy Thursday were announced. A card party to fund the Little League team was approved for April 15 and Mother's Day events were planned.

Sagadahoc Knights of Columbus Maine K. of C. Hall Lionel Ayotte South Portland Albert Riendeau Lisbon Falls Wilfred Rious Navigator Fred Lyman Cheverus Council E. Hudon Albert Carignan Boston College Lewis Perreault Bath Council K. of C. Blood Donors Arthur Boulay Anthony Ouellette Sekinger Council Brunswick Joseph Marquis Marquis Knights of the Council St. Mary's Church Frank Manion Francis Burgess Henry McAvoy Frederick Boudreau Francis Vaillancourt Andrew Lesier Lawrence Babine Irving Purdy Lino Charpentier Arthur Bourque David Thibeault Patrick Vaillancourt John McGuire George Bourget Reginald Cyr Donald Gurney Robert Brown Arthur N. MacDonald Knights K. of C Jerry Rioux Alphonse’ Turcotte

Maine Women’s Clubs Host Day at Farm and Home Week

Maine Federation of Women’s Clubs holds Day at Farm and Home Week in Orono on April 3. Robert G Wade speaks on Your Share in America at Little Theater. Sessions include Better Family Relationships and Beauty in Creative Living with demonstrations by Handicraft Exhibit and a luncheon at Estabrook Hall.

Robert G Wade Maine Investment Dealers’ Association America Maine Federation of Women’s Clubs Orono Little Theater Aubrey E. Snow American Home Department MFWC Ervin A. Center Gilbert F Lochs Home Department The General Federation William James New England Conference of State Federations of Women's Clubs Stanley, Austin Home Crafts Division Estabrook Hall

English Is Spoken Mexico City

Mexican tourists protest in Acapulco over English only menus and English based service claiming Americans receive better treatment. Acapulco, a Pacific coast winter resort, attracts many U.S. visitors. New Centre plans a 300000 Vinson Memorial Foundation funding Vinson Professorship Lectureship and Scholarships.

Mexico City Acapulco Mexico Pacific Coast Vinson Memorial Wu Vinson Vinson

Lamb Shoulder Skewers with Garlic and Oregano

Boneless lamb shoulder cubes seasoned with grated onion garlic and oregano. Let stand for a couple of hours to marinate before threading on skewers and broiling.

Rev Throckmorton to Preach at Good Friday Services

The Rev Dr Burton H Throckmorton Jr professor at Bangor Seminary will preach at Central Congregational church Good Friday services from 12 to 3 pm led by Rev Craig Richards and Bath area pastors. The event, under Greater Bath Council of Churches, features hymns prayers and meditations and invites public attendance. A children's service is at 1 30 pm at First Baptist church.

Burton H. Throckmorton Bangor Theological Seminary Central Congregational Church Central Church Craig Richards Greater Bath First Baptist Church

Cosmopolitan Garden Club plans to attend regional session

The Cosmopolitan Garden Club meets Monday to plan attending the Medomak Regional meeting in Damariscotta on April 5 hosted by Old Bristol Garden Club at the Baptist church.Mrs. Dennison distributed materials on trees and wildlife and will attend Farm and Home Week in Orono on April 4.

Cosmopolitan Garden Club Medomak Damariscotta Old Bristol Garden Club Baptist Dennison Orono Nellie D'Arcy Mabel Harris Roscoe McFadden Edward Murphy Memorial Hospital Auxiliary Albert Whitney Vivian Brown Maude McQuate

Holy Week Services At Grace Church Announced

The Holy Week schedule at Grace Episcopal Church was announced by Rev James L. Grant. Activities include Easter Eve Eucharist at 6:15 and 8:30 a.m. with a 8:30 a.m. rector meditation, Maundy Thursday breakfast, all day watch before the Blessed Sacrament, and services through Good Friday and Holy Saturday with litany prayers, meditations, and Holy Communion.

Grace Episcopal Church James L. Grant William John Shane Trinity Church Lewiston

YMCA Boys Council Elects Officers In First Meeting

YMCA Boys Council met at the Y and elected officers William Hennessey as president Allen Stewart as vice president and Robert McDougal as secretary treasurer A subsequent business session finalized plans for the Father and Son Game Night set for Wednesday at 6 30 p m The council sponsored its first event and announced next meeting Thursday at 6 30 p m at the Yw?

YMCA William Hennessey Allen Stewart Robert McDougal

Pioneer Woman Lawyer Margaret I Howarth Dies at 94

Margaret I Howarth a trailblazing attorney who argued before the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court died Sunday in St Ann's hospital Fall River Massachusetts She served seven terms on the Fall River school committee A Bath native she studied at Maine College of Education Gorham taught in Massachusetts before earning a law degree at Portia Law School Boston in 1924 She was admitted to the Massachusetts bar that year and to U S district courts in 1926 Surviving are two sisters and two brothers

Margaret I. Howarth Massachusetts Supreme Court St. Ann’s Hospital Fall River Mass Alfred A. Howarth Bath Howarth Maine College of Education Gorham New Bedford Portia Law School Boston Massachusetts U. S R. E. G. Bailey Portland George I. Dubois Providence

Howe Rites Held For Noted Yachtsman Guy Howe

Funeral services for Guy B. Howe 60 of Andover Mass well known yachtsman of Boothbay Harbor and Bath were held at Christ Episcopal church Andover. He died last Wednesday after long illness and was a former Summer resident of Westport Junction. Burial followed at Crystal Lake cemetery Gardner. Survivors include his widow Caroline Dow two sons Guy B. Howe Jr and Charles P Howe four grandchildren Pamela Bruce Alan and Justin. He was a vestryman at Christ church member of St Matthew Lodge A F and A M and past president of Square and Compass and Dover service clubs.

Guy B. Howe Andover Mass Boothbay Harbor Bath Christ Episcopal Church Howe Westport Junction Gardner St. Matthew Lodge

Mrs Mary Getchell dies suddenly during walk

Mrs. Mary Getchell 61 of 805 Middle Street died after falling while walking in front of 132 Washington Street. She was taken to Memorial hospital but pronounced dead on arrival despite an inhalator. Born Aug 21 1894 in Fall River she leaves husband Roy M Getchell two sons Howard Dupree Louis Kneiper and two daughters Lorraine Duquette Dorothy Machado and five grandchildren. She was a former Lewiston resident and member of the American Legion Auxiliary and its 40 & 8 auxiliary in that city.

Mary Getchell Middle Street Roy M. Getchell Lewiston Getchell American Legion Auxiliary Legion’s Auxiliary Howard Dupree Fall River Mass Louis Kneiper Bath Lorraine Duquette Somerset Dorothy Machado

Coast Guard Commander Robert C Jewell Dies at 57

Commander Robert Coddington Jewell U S Coast Guard retired died at Brighton Marine hospital Massachusetts after a long illness two days before his 57th birthday Born Rahway New Jersey March 26 1899 son of Cornelius and Helen Jewell He served in World War I and II in North Africa and Europe a meteorology and law specialist Worked with Army Air Forces Aerial Photography unit Survived by widow Ruth Adelaide Jewell Woolwich his mother Helen F Jewell Melrose Massachusetts a son Anthony H Jewell and daughter Jerry P Jewell Woolwich

Robert Coddington Jewell U. S. Coast Guard U. S. Marine Hospital Brighton Mass Rahway N. J Cornelius Helen Fordham Jewell Sagadahoc Ferry Woolwich Jewell Army Air Force Ruth Adelaide Jewell Helen F. Jewell Melrose Anthony H. Jewell Jerry P. Jewell

Edna A. Neal 83 Bath resident dies at home

Edna Alberta Neal widow of Everett W. Neal died Monday morning at her Bath home 152 North. Born November 4 1872 in Bath she was daughter of Albert G. and Melissa A. Walker Sav age. She lived in Bath all her life and graduated Bath High School in 1891. She was a member of the Universalist church Murray club and Myrtle Lodge of Odd Ladies. Surviving are daughter Phyllis Neal and son Alfred W. Neal both of Bath and sister Mrs. Mary E. Marsh of Somerville Massachusetts.

Edna Alberta Neal Everett W. Neal North Street Bath Albert G Melissa A. Walker Savage Neal Old Alfred W. Neal Mary E. Marshall Somerville Mass

Edna A Neal Funeral Service Held

Funeral services for Mrs Edna A Neal were conducted at 2 pm Wednesday at Curtis Funeral Home with the Rev Craig H Richards officiating. Bearers were Bertram Reed Charles B Doyle Rudolph C McRae Ralph W Kennerson Edwin H P Lowell and Edward D True. Burial will take place in Oak Grove.

Edna A. Neal Curtis Funeral Home Craig H. Richards Bertram Reed Charles B. Doyle Rudolph C. McRae Ralph W. Kennerson Edwin H P. Lowell Edward D. True Oak Grove

Traffic fatalities reach 643 in New York City in 1955

The record notes 643 people were killed in NYC traffic accidents during 1955, highlighting a year of high roadway fatalities in the metropolis.

New York City

Labor force participation high among older men stages

A substantial portion of U S men aged 70 to 74 remains in the labor force with about forty percent still employed or seeking work. The figure highlights continued work engagement in late career and its implications for aging labor markets.

U. S

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Edward Crosby Center Street Gardiner General Hospital Ernest Purington Florida Nellie Cobb Topsham Maude Purington Main Street Elizabeth Bishop J. W. Bishop Leonard Raymond Perry Charles Gray West Dresden Stork Shower Past Ladies’ Club of Medomak Region Garden Clubs Syracuse University Bath K Rev Throckmorton Grace Church Ymca Boys’ Council Mrs CMR. R. C. Jewell
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