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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1960

Page

4

Bath Residents News Notes From Local Scraps

Bath is a hub of family updates and travel plans as residents return home from hospital stays visit relatives and prepare for military duties. Airman Dennis Fraser heads to Patrick AFB Florida after his father’s death. Thomas Burgess at Guantanamo Bay earned a Good Conduct medal. James Oliver returns to Fisher school after chicken pox. other Bath figures travel to Bangor Portland and Kingsville Texas while spouses visit family and attend events.

Thomas F. Burgess USN Willis Randall Dummer Street Naval Base Guantanamo Bay Cuba Chief of Naval Personnel Washington, D. C Burgess Morse High School Bath Freeport Shoe Factory Freeport

Residents and visitors share Portland weekend notes

A long list of city residents and visitors recounts recent trips, hospital admissions, family visits, and plans. Kathleen Chattley and James Chattley visit from the city. Miss Mary Grace Talbot returns from the medical center for the weekend. William Coombs enters Togus hospital as a surgical patient. Jean Greenleaf suffers illness at home. John Harris undergoes arm injury surgery in Pittsburg. Mr and Mrs Milton Trott and Mr and Mrs Harry Marely visit from New Jersey. George Dearborn and family host in Boston. Sigrid von Hoyningen-Huene, Woolwich, named Bard College freshman Greek Games priestess with duties and ceremonial role.

Howard P. Holmes Kathleen James Chattley City Portland John Harris Pittsburyg High Street Presbyterian Hospital Pittsburg Sigrid von Hoyningen- Huene Heinrich von Hoyningen-Huene River Road Woolwich Bardard College of Columbia University Miss von Hoyningen-Huene Demetér Thas

Portland Doctor Attends Combined Maine Trudeau Society Event

Hamdi Akar MD of this city joined attendees at a combined Maine Trudeau Society and Mercy hospital gathering in Portland on Thursday.

Hamdi Akar Maine Trudeau Society Mercy Hospital Portland

Notable Installations and Local Movements Highlight Bath Area

Attendees at a Hawthorne chapter installation include Mrs Mebel Merrill and others with Doris Wing installed as secretary. Local residents report hospital stays, births at Bath Memorial, travel to Portland and New York, and midshipmen on Maine Maritime Academy training ship.

Hawthorne — Chapter Cbs Brunswick Mebel Merrill Leah Page May Ward Irene Rice Lucy Armstrong Doris Wing T. Edward Lemoine Judith Holbrook Portland S.S. State of Maine Maine Maritime Academy Richard —Fremaine Elmer Chase Drayion Road S. S. State of Maine Castine

Bowdoin student Lovell earns honorable mention in Woodrow Wilson Fellowships

Bowdoin College senior David T. Lovell, son of Horace A. Lovell of Brunswick, receives honorable mention in the 1960 61 Woodrow Wilson Fellowship awards. Lovell, a French major and James Bowdoin scholar, is named to the Dean’s List. Philip S. Wilder says two Bowdoin students share honors, with Lovell among four seniors acknowledged.

David T. Lovell Horace .A. Lovell Brunswick Viola Davis Woodrow Wilson Bowdoin College Philip S. Wilder Woodrow Wilson National Foundation Bowdoin Lovell James Bowdoin

Five Year Old Torrey Faces Tonsillectomy at Memorial

Susan Torrey a five year old of 78 Oliver Street is a tonsillectomy patient at Memorial hospital. Roxanne Belanger daughter of Mr and Mrs Herbert Belanger of 29 Cherry Street celebrated her sixth birthday Thursday with a party at her home. Guests included Mrs Henry Leeman Mrs LaForest Coombs Mrs Hilton Libby and daughter Gayle Mrs Robert Dyer and daughter Donna Lee and son Dennis Stephen Kenney Gail Nadeau and Marilyn Harris.

Susan Torrey Frank Torrey Oliver Street Memorial Hospital Roxanne Belanger Herbert Belanger Cherry Street Henry Leeman LaForest Coombs Hilton Libby Gayle Robert Dyer Donna Lee Dennis Stephen Kenney Gail Nadeau Marlyn Harris

Maine DAR delegates attend 62nd Maine convention in Portland

Members of Colonel Dummer Sewall chapter DAR attended the 62nd Maine DAR convention in Portland last week. Regent Mrs Raymond Small and Mrs Norman W. Howard joined sessions on Wednesday and Thursday, while a banquet Wednesday drew many members including Mrs Benjamin Woodside and Mrs Ibra K Lawrence.

Dummer Sewall Dar Maine Dar Portland Raymond Small Norman W. Howard Benjamin Woodside Ibra K. Lawrence Arthur M. Bowker Frederick M. Haggett Harry E. Ring Charles M. Tubbs Carl Albee Harold Stanton Homer Potter Munroe Carlton Charles V. Minott

Freshman Miss Lucy Lee Smith Arrives in Bath for Spring Vacation

Miss Lucy Lee Smith a freshman at University of Maine arrived in Bath to spend the Spring vacation with her parents Mr and Mrs H Kenneth Smith on High street.

Lucy Lee Smith University of Maine Bath H. Kenneth Smith High Street

Bath area notices include births birthdays and hospital admissions

Mrs. Sybil Leonard of Phippsburg is a patient at Bath Memorial Hospital admitted Monday. Andrew Rines and Darla Jewett announce the birth of a daughter Sunday at Westerly Hospital weighing six pounds five ounces. The couple’s families and friends held a surprise birthday for Mr. Herbert Coffin in West Bath with many relatives attending. Mrs. Roy Marr is a patient at Central Maine General Hospital in Lewiston.

Sybil Leonard of Phippsburg Bath Memorial Hospital Andrew Rines Harbor View Terrace Stonington Roy Marr Washington Street Central Maine General Hospital Lewiston

Mrs Lait Returns After Week in Newton Household

Mrs. Harry Lait of 107 Lincoln Street returns home after a week with her daughter and son in law Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Raphael and Laurie Lée in Newton Massachusetts. Mrs Raphael is the former Roberta Lait.

Richard Jackson Richie Forest Park Georgia Bath Harry Lait Lincoln Street Theodore Raphael Laurie Lée Newton, Mass Raphael Roberta Lait

Boy And Girl Are Winners Of Junior Speaking Contest

Gregg Jenkins and Joanne Bailey won top honors at Morse High School inner wheel junior prize speaking contest. Jenkins captured first prize in the humorous entries with The Creation and Bailey won in the humorous group with The Trials And Tribulations Of A Soldier At War. Martha Henderman and Robert Soucie won second in serious and judged categories respectively. Cash awards: winners ten dollars, runners up five. Mrs Charles T. Small presided. judges were Mrs Warren F. Hawley Jr, Mrs Benjamin Zimmerman, and Mark Roman.

Gregg Jenkins Joanne Bailey Morse High School Inner Wheel Jenkins Ermus Miss Bailey Martha Henderman Robert Soucie Charles T. Small Warren F. Hawley, Jr Benjamin Zimmerman Mark Roman

Tableaux Presented At Brunswick Rebekah Lodge Event

Members of Queen Esther Rebekah Lodge Brunswick with Dorothy Stone as degree mistress staged tableaux during the Rebekah degree at Evening Star lodge. Evelyn Gammon of South Paris visited as Maine Rebekah Assembly warden. Participants included Stone Small Carter Bailey Potter Leach Leighton Williams Leach. Clara Leach soloist Carolyn Thompson musician and writer. Bernice Bailey guest Warden. Guests from Bath Wiscasset Lisbon Falls Norway and South Paris attended. Viola James Richmond district deputy president and Bertha Trott were honored guests.

Queen Esther Rebekah Lodge Dorothy Stone Rebekah Evening Star Lodge Brunwick Evelyn Gammon South Paris Rebekah Assembly of Maine Stone Barbara Small Inez Carter Ethel Bailléy Sarah Potter Lineidie Leach Lucille Leighton Mebel Williams Clara Leach Carolyn Thompson

Winter Street Ladies' Aid Silver Tea Attended By Members

The Winter Street Congregational church Ladies' Aid held a silver tea in the Blue Room with hostesses and a roster of pouring members including Mrs Elmer Frask Alfred Condon and others. African violets and lavender plants decorated the room while Melvin Pratt played violin and Mrs Raymond Farnham accompanied at the piano.

Ladies Aid of Winter Street Coneresational Church Elmer ‘Frask Alfred Condon John Thorpe C. Arthur Mayo, Jr Edward True Manuey Grant John Sylvester Martin Sargioni Melvin Pratt Raymond Farnham Frederick Li Beac Street Methodist Church Charles Hall Alven Berry Ernest Freeman Frank Rittall

Pythian Sisters Plan Western Maine Jubilee Meeting

The Lowell Temple Pythian Sisters announce the Western Maine Pythian Jubilee in Portland at the Exportion building on April 30. Tickets for the evening session are available from the secretary. A supper preceding Wednesday’s meeting was served by Mrs. Pearl Campbell Mrs. Norman Frizzell and Mrs. Ernest Hopkins with Mrs. Arthur Holmes winning the mystery prize. Hostesses for next week include Mrs. Albert Darrah Mrs. Arthur Holmes and Mrs. Roy Akeley.

Lowell Temple Pythian Sisters Exportion Portland Pearl Campbell Norman Frizzell Ernest Hopkins Arthur Holmes Albert Darrah Roy Akeley

Accordion Solos Liven Central Congregational Ladies Aid

Miss Linda Morse entertained with accordion solos at the Thursday afternoon Central Congregational church Ladies Aid in the parish house. The group met at 1 p m for dessert and a brief business session at 2 with Mrs Maurice Hathorne leading devotions. An invitation was received for the next meeting on April 7 at 898 Middle Street from Mrs Craig H Ricards to conduct precage.

Linda Morse Central Congregational Church Ladies Aid Maurice Hathorne Aid Has Craig H. Ricards Middle Street

Airman Boyce Arrives in Bath for Weekend Visit

Airman 1-c William A. Boyce Jr. arrived in Bath Friday night for a weekend visit with his parents Mr. and Mrs. William A. Boyce of 223 Center Street. Boyce is stationed at Pease Air Force Base in Portsmouth New Hampshire.

William A. Boyce, Jr Bath William A. Boyce Center Street Boyce Pease Air Force Base Portsmouth N. Hampshire

Going Away Party for Mrs. Smith at Cosmopolitan Club

Mrs Frances Smith headlined a going away party at the Cosmopolitan club last week before her April 2 departure for Paris to visit son James Smith and family. The event featured Paris themed decor, tributes, a pocketbook and gloves gift, and multiple entertainment acts by local residents.

Frances Smith Cosmopolitan Club Thelma Knight Ann Shaw America Doris Billington Nellie McCabe Elvie Bailey Beverly Sanford Madeline Marchant Berenice Colby Mabel Burgess Ruth Wilson Ruth Murphy Edwina Gross Olive Crabtree Corinne Hayes Faith Sherwood Ruth Trueworthy Ruth Freeman Eleanor Matter Catharine Leonard Dorothy Eseley Denny Tiart Grace Bonsey Adelaide Raynes Yvette Small Dorothy Heenie Gloria Paradis Agnes Reynolds Dallas Brown Mary Leonard Dora Petlock Dolly Saunders Polly Redlon Jenny Walker Priscilla Daggett Mary Quimby Rosalys Condos Elsie Shaw Carol Robbins Carmen Sampson

Room Winners In Spelling Bee Announced By Superintendent

Supt. Loring R. Addison names Bath school room champions in the first stage of the state wide spelling bee sponsored by Gannett Publishing. City contest set for April 12 to decide two winners from each of three grade levels with alternates listed per room and school.

Loring R. Addison Bath Gannett Publishing Company Lillian F. Fisher William Oliver Corliss Gilmore Mitchell Susan A. Gauvin Sharon O. Nickerson Dike Beverly Reed John Tabbutt Barbara Bragg Judith Farnham Dawn Kinney Barbara Germain Richard Milliken Vance Tibbetts Mary Redonnett Dennis Perkins Dale Brimigion Barbara Bates Patsy Chattley Jack Connor Sandra Grace Karen Finley Donna Kaler Richard Hennessey Ann McCole Stephen Mayo Marriott Small Sandra Robinson Jane Thayer Joyce Wetherington West Bath School Joseph Vaillancourt Leonard Frank

Central Church League Spring Style Show planned

The League of Central Congregational church will host a Mother Daughter Spring style show Saturday April 2 from 3 to 5. Mrs E Lawrence McCurdy chairs arrangements and Mrs John A Greene Jr of Chic Shop will model Spring hats and accessories. League members and daughters serve as models. tickets at door or from members.

League of Central Congregational Church E. Lawrence McCurdy John A. Greene, Jr Chic League McCurdy W. Linwood Haynes S. Theodore Bertocci H. William Peavey William Small, Jr James T. Caverly

Pine Tree Society tea hosts local attendees at Blaine Mansion

Local residents including Mrs Edward V Reed Mrs C P Hall Mrs Warren E Kershner and Mrs Edwold Carter attended the Pine Tree Society tea held Saturday afternoon at the Blaine Mansion in Augusta.

Edward V. Reed C. P. Hall Warren E. Kershner Edwold Carter Pine Tree Society Blaine Mansion Augusta

Memorial Hospital Patient Lorna Newcomb Notice

Mrs. Lorna Newcomb a police clerk is listed as a patient at Memorial Hospital. The brief notice provides no further clinical details or dates.

Lorna Newcomb Memorial Hospital

Phippsburg Community Notes Highlight Supper and Local Happenings

Phippsburg grange held a successful supper with many volunteers listed. Anita Totman was elected School Committee chair at a recent meeting. P T A executive planned a forthcoming meeting. Personal items mention university students home for vacation, a new baby, and several residents visiting farms, hospitals, or relatives. Several locals also travel for work or military assignments.

Bodwell Grange Stanwood Gilman Perley Quimby Ernest Oliver Margaret Edith Oliver Maurice Blair Mark Harrington Oscar Gilliam Thomas Totman Owen Richardon Anita Totman Phippsburg P. T. A

Bath Assessor Visits Start April 1 for Property and Census

Assistant assessors begin annual Home visits on April 1 to collect data on personal property and births occupations and dogs for the City Clerk and Board of Registration. They will inspect livestock trailers TVs and boats with work ending about two weeks after the month starts. Federal censors begin April 1 too, but their work is separate. The team includes Rita S. Ketchum Clarry-Thebeau Mary Gaudreau Phyllis Bowie Jacqueline Sylvester Beatrice Plummer and Mabel Mark across seven wards.

Bath Board For Assessors Board of Registration Rita S. Ketchum Clarry—Thebeau Mary Gaudreau Phyllis Bowie Jacqueline Sylvester Beatrice Plummer Mabel Mark

New 25 Cent International Airmail Stamp Set for Release

A new 25 cent international airmail stamp will be available at the local post office on April 23 with first sale in San Francisco on April 22. The design features Abraham Lincoln, the quote by the people, an airplane silhouette, and maroon borders on a Giori press.

Edward F. Larrabee Asia Australia Africa San Francisco Calif Abraham Lincoln Giori Herb Lubalin John Pistilli Lincoln Joseph Scemberdero California

First Baptist Sewing Circle Plans Spring Tea Sale

The Ladies' Sewing Circle of the First Baptist church finalized plans for its annual Spring tea and sale to be held April 1 in the church vestry starting at 1 p.m. Members split tasks with quilting in the morning and a business session led by President Mrs. Minnie Pinkham in the afternoon. Lunch was provided by Mrs. Elsie Crosby and Mrs. Cora Blakeney. Nella Stover was welcomed back after a long absence. The group scheduled its next meeting for April 6.

First Baptist Church Minnie Pinkham Elsie Crosby Cora Blakeney Nella Stover

Easter service plans and community events at Parker Head

Parker Head Baptist church hosts an Easter service at 10 a.m. with guest speaker Laurence Pallard of Southwest Harbor. PTA activities include renovations, card parties, a children’s party on April 20, and a penny sale. Lenten observances list multiple services in area churches and community visits cross Bath, Phippsburg, and surrounding towns.

Parker Head Baptist Church Laurence Pallard Southwest Harbor Parker Head Pta Leslie Darling Weine Robert Gray Bernard Wymen Leston Harrington J. Frczenski Small Point Smnal Point Phippsburg Congregational Church Phippsburg Center Small Part

Popham Weather and Summer Preparations Mentioned

Frigid Friday night temperatures reached zero with a calendar noting warmer days ahead as vacation seekers inquire about summer accommodations. Local social notes include Mrs. Ernest Oliver at Fadwell grange, dinner parties hosted by Mrs. Clarence Perkins, and several visits among Popham residents and nearby towns.

Ernest Oliver Fadwell Grange Clarence Perkins Leston ,Farington, Jr Edith Arthur Allen Martha Woolwich Alice Erskine Bath

Navy Officer Is Speaker At Central Co Weds Club

Lt. Charles C Seegar, weapons officer for the Prospective USS Preble, spoke at a Central Congregational church Co Weds club meeting. He discussed his Navy life and the Admiral Preble bios, and plans for a Gay Nineties Revue were announced for April 23.

Charles C Seegar Uss Preble Bath Iron Works Co. Weds Club Central Congregational Church U.S. Naval Academy Seeser Formherly Barry Admiral Preble U.S. Naval Donald McLeod Stephen Collins Richard Bestman Edward A. Cummings William Clisby Richard Kimball Clyde Ambrose Leonard Thombs E. O. Tukey George van Wynen

Mrs Annie Malcolm Celebrates 81st Birthday at Convalescent Home

Mrs Annie Malcolm, resident at a local convalescent boarding home on Washington Street, marked her 81st birthday with a sunshine basket of gifts from South End friends. The celebration included refreshments by Mr and Mrs Armand Petit and their children, with cards, flowers, and plants from many neighbors.

Annie Malcolm Washington Street South End Malcolm Armand Petit Susan Billy David Milton Morse Susie Spinney Ethel McEl Ethelroy Emery Footer Barbara Johnson Frank Durant Rubin Purinton Walter Morse James McLaughlin Clinton Richardson Myra Pennell

Card of Thanks for Floral Basket to Mrs Alston Oliver

To the friends and neighbors at Parker Head we express our thanks for the beautiful floral basket sent for the services of Mrs Alston Oliver. We deeply appreciate your kindness. Mary P Daley Jane Jensen Grace Brady.

Parker Head Alston Oliver Mary P. Daley Jane Jensen Grace Brady

Footer infant Mary Elizabeth returns home from Bath Memorial

Mary Elizabeth Footer infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert J Footer High street arrives home Tuesday from Bath Memorial hospital where born March 22 Accompanied by her mother Mary Beth she will be called by her family welcomed home by her father and four sisters Jane Judith Susan and Cynthia

Robert J. Footer High Street Bath Memorial Hospital Mary Elizabeth Footers Jane Susan Judith Cynthia Mary Elizabeth Footer Mary Beth Robert

California Art Show To Exhibit Bath Woman's Print

Bath artist Barbara Sargent received word her print Take Eat will be shown in the Church Art Today exhibit at Grace Cathedral San Francisco. The work, created for the 1959 Maundy Thursday bulletin, runs April 3 to May 1 with jurors including George Culler David Tolerton Victor Ries Mark Adams Herschel Chipp.

Bath Grace Cathedral San Francisco Calif Barbara Sargent Martin v B. Sargent Winter Street Congregational Church Sargent Winter Street Church George Culler San Francisco Museum of Art David Tolerton Victor Ries Mark Adams Herschel Chipp University of California

Elks Youth Citizenship Program Planned in Bath

Bath officials voted to join the second annual Elks Youth Citizenship Program from April 25 to May 6. A three member council committee will arrange activities and a May 3 or 4 meeting may include students acting as adults in city posts.

Elks Bath Lodge of Elks Gerald Rioux Frank E. Harvie Edward G., Atkinson Arthur E. Hutchins

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Louise Castner Parkview Memorial Hospital Dennis Fraser U. S. Air Force Daniel Fraser East Brunswick Fraser Edgar Stinson Beacon Street Patrick Air Force Base Cape Canaveral Fla Camille Dionne Bangor John Hayward Terrance, Chairmaine Mark Mark Hayward Galyn Ward Farrin Street Florida St Petersburg Susan Litchfield Fisher School Leonard Litchfield Bath Street James Oliver George Oliver South Street Annie Harford Thelma Jewett Dana Jewett Miss Jewett Dresden Evelyn Stinson Judy Marsh Old South Place Nancy McRae George McKellar Henry Marsh John Edmund Briggs Bernard West Bath Flushing WN. Y Briggs B. Moeser Orono Kaleele Sarkis George Sarkis Kaleele Sybil Leonard Richard Towle Bedford Road Boston Mr. Towle Eleanor Hollister Hartland Massachusetts General Hospital Boston Celtics Gerald H. Smith New York Washington Bate Andrew L. Slaton Bie Louise Andra Lea Kingsville Tex Roxboro N. C H. Harry Slaton Slatons Brunswick Air Station Virginia Staples Cummings Street Ruth. Bamforth William Coombs Phippbury Veterans Hospital Togus Mary Grace Talbot Frank Talbot Maine Medical Center Elizabeth Wheaton Pois i Katherine Oliver George Dole Stuart Cambridge Mass Mr. Dole L. A. Dole Jean Greenleaf Arrowsie Miss Greenleaf Milton Trott Virginia State Harry Marely Haddon Heights N. J Howard Farr Marshall Avenue George Dearborn Mr. Dearborn Douglas Dearborn Mrs. Dearborn Harry G. Barrett Roger M. Luke Mild Street Stanley Green Valley Road George Delano Lawrence McLean San Juan Puerto Rico Millard Rattliff Tampa Richard F Lemoine North Street Los Angeles Gerald R.lemoine Scramento Arrowsic Wesley Babkirk Lori Southington, Conn Eben Babkirk Green Street Billa Shaw Ellen Rabkirk Shaw Esther Spearin Edna Mcholland Ruth Benner Viaurice Benner Raymond Shaw Eugene Ferris Lisbon Falls Herbert Coffin King's Point Mr. Coffin Edward Coffin Merrill Coffin Foster's Point Nimard Fifield Alan King’s Point Nelson Brown Dolores Teddy Heath Jane Sharlene Stephen Richard Brenda Brunswick Lodge Winter Street Ladies’ Aid Pythian Sisters Ladies’ Aid Mrs. Smith Central Church League Diana Pye Thomas C. Totman Milford Winthrop Blair Stanley Roberts Ashdale E'len Blair Faith Powers U. S. Army Jerry Blanchette Small Point Beach Woodbury Dana Sebasco Lodge Donald Morse Andover International Air Mail First Baptist Sewing Circle Parker William Cushing New York State John Decker Mary Ellen Laurence Hoyt Dana Denise Daryll Darcy West Baldwin Earl F. Lowell Donald Logan Jr Albert Gray Francis Gray Malcolm O’brien Bordentown Jeffrey Lawrence J. A. Darling South Portland Anne Gray Dexter Vance Wakefield Iota Sigma Camp Azaloa Clyde Moore Tommy George Woolward Fore Fairfield John Kernan Frederick Watson F. A. Libby Phippsburg Pta Charles Sastamoine Elwood Hathorne William Temple Arlaisdell Herbert Bassett Massachusetts Ray Bishop Bishop Frank Mezenski Popham Margaret Oliver Margaret Calderwood Baking Co Fred Spinney Roland McIntosh Linda Peter Isaacson Navy Central Co-Weds Club
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