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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1956

Page

4

Bath freshmen honored at Maine university banquet

Walter C. Fullerton of Bath was one of six de vipion Mind University of Maine freshmen honored at the annual honors banquet. Also honored were principals from Morse High School and five other Maine secondary schools. Fullerton, son of Mr and Mrs Cecil L Fullerton, keyed as top student from his school.

Walter C. Fullerton Bath de Vipion Mind University of Maine University of Maine Raymond W. Farnham Morse High School Fullerton Phi Kappa Phi, Ee Een Scholastic Honror Society Maine Cecil L Fullerton Huse Street

Babine Family Visits During Memorial Hospital Stay

George E. Babine of 516 Middle Street is a medical patient at Memorial hospital. His daughter and son in law, Mrs. and Mr. Raymond Irish of Portsmouth New Hampshire, and his son James Babine of East Lyme Connecticut, arrived Saturday to visit and stay through the weekend with Mrs. Babine. Glenn Carter of the U S Navy, aboard the USS Fulton, docked at New London Connecticut, spent the weekend with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Carter of 165 North Street.

George E. Babine Middle Street Memorial Hospital Raymond Irish Portsmouth N. H James Babine East Lyme Conn Babine Glenn Carter U. S. Navy Fulton New London Harold Carter North Street

Bowker Family Returns to Kittery After Visit

Mrs. Eugene Bowker and children Eugene Jr Lucinda and John Jay returned to their home in Kittery after spending a week with Mrs Bowker’s parents Mr and Mrs Cecil Fullerton of 27 Huse street. They also visited Bowker’s mother Mrs Jay K Bowker of 785 High street during the stay.

Eugene Bowker Eugene, Jr Lucinda John Jay Kittery

Bath Area Notes On Patients Visitors And Local Events

Mrs Etta Powers a Memorial hospital patient recovering satisfactorily from a broken hip. Western Maine Pythian Jubilee attendees included Mrs Sadie Garcelon Mrs Lucelia Blake Mrs Susie Darrah and Mrs Viola Melzard of Bath and Mr and Mrs Fred Small of Topsham. Next year’s jubilee set for Boothbay Harbor. Lt and Mrs George L Hart and twins Trisha and Dianne visited Bath and Brunswick from Norfolk VA where he serves in the U S Navy. Jean Brown, Nassau College Springvale student, weekend visit with parents. Ambrose Curran Allen McAllister and Viva Burnham of Blind Crossing travel to Schenectady NY to visit Curran’s daughter and husband. Curran to stay a week. Paul Akeley and 45 Meadowway guests at the Bar Beau-McLean wedding in Brunswick. Harold W De Long and family welcomed a daughter born April 25 to Edward and wife in Bala-Cynwyd PA named Mary Victoria. William Farr of Five Islands plans return from Fitzgerald GA May 7. Mrs Roy Richter Ruth and Roy Jr visited Boston for Motorama. Mrs Walter F Day 62 South Street a stating patient at Memorial Hospital. Mrs Annie Johansen 310 High Street admitted Memorial Hospital Sunday. Mrs Virginia Partridge 48 Oliver Street medical patient at Maine General Hospital Portland. Mrs Joe Bennett from Washington DC with sister Mrs James Roth of Texas visiting Phippsburg. Rev and Mrs Louis A Dole and Mr and Mrs Edward M Butterfield attended Yale Club of Maine annual meeting at Augusta House.

Sadie Garcelon Lucelia Blake Susie Darrah Viola Melzard Bath Fred Small Topsham Western Maine Paul Akeley Meadowway Brunswick Harold W. DeLong Washington Street Edward DeLong Bala-Cynwyd Mary Victoria Sagadahoc Winship ‘S Miriam A. Techiera Bath Street Louis Kondos Louis Sherman Gerard Boucher Stella M. Hedrick Willow Street Rosalys D. Kondos Elihu W Mary C. Hho Are Burt S. Osgood, Jr Petbett Merrifield J. Id Roberta B. Putney Martha B. ‘Bridge Lois C. Earl Routney Washington and Summer Streets Louis D Susan D. Annis Fernand Constance T. Boldue Valley Road Neil O Pauline C. Butler Robert W Phyllis E. Clark Pine and Washington Streets Arthur B Asenith A. Hag Glen C Gladys E.racey Jon Johanson Bath Iron Works Corp Fitts Street Est Samuel B Frances L. Hartsell Ralph M Ruth B. Pratt William E. Grieg Wilfred Nadeau Berry’s Mill Donald J.eméro Frederick G. Hahnel, Jr Irene E. Hahnel Leonard R. Wallace Norman C Catherine L. Furber Berry’s Mill Road Edward A. Cummings Elmer Swain Eastern Builders Supply, Inc Bowdoin College John and Arline T. Peters James E Patricia Ant Philbin Phippsburg Jeremiah Elizabeth Bartlett Newbold H Dorothy Hunt Varian Edith A. Parks Isabel Seavey Andrew F. Blatk Ethel D. Mott Meadowbrook Rosamund Terrell Herbert L. Hunt Parker Head Richmond Ethel M Lillian E. Davis Alfred Furlong Mary F. Stewart Maurice C Ruth Wheeler Eunice F. Fish Laurence Bond, Sr Charles E. Colby Joseph L. Singer Annie Tl. Colby Francis Patricia Pinette Arthur C Irene M. Ricker Arthur Brown Baxter Richard L Mary E. Chittum Bowdoinham Milton W Ruth Vera Baker Stanley M Dorothy P. Baker Bowdoinham Village Leonce Dora L. Labbe Irene M Edward W. Ervine Arthur E Arlene F. Mushrall Wayne B Marguerite D. Smith Georgetown Elmer H Lois M. Lindsay John Arlene Peters Woolwich Stanley B. Shaw Parmelia B. Shaw Joseph H. L Stella Harper Mark and Carol Crowley Barley Neck Road Charles G. Chase Vena L. Noble Montsweag Bay Road John R. DuPont Harold S. Millay Mill Road

Bath veterans auxiliary officers attend meeting in South Portland

Dorothy Wright chaplain of the Ernest Edgar Kateen Span ish War Veterans Auxiliary of Bath attended a department meeting in South Portland Sunday afternoon. Other Bath attendees were Jessie Morrell Nora Green president Beatrice Burns Pauline Staples and Bina Staples. John Stuart of 322 Washington Street left by plane Sunday for Orlando Florida to take a two week vacation from duties at Hyde Windlass Co.

Dorothy Wright Ernest Edgar Kateen John Stuart Washington Street Orlando Fla Hyde Windlass Co

Tea at Blaine House For Maine Congress Delegates

Mrs. Joseph T. Smith former Maine Congress of Parents and Teachers president heads a list of hosts and invitees for a 4 to 5 p.m. tea at Blaine House for delegates attending the 37th annual convention. John R. Gillmore returns to duty at New England Tel after six weeks out ill and other guests include Mrs. G. Baer Connard of Bath and Mrs. James A. Gillies Jr. of North Bath. Hiram Tobey and wife return to Wakefield Mass from Augusta following the death of Mrs. Tobey’s mother Mrs. Arthur I. Pepper.

Josepht. Smith Maine Congress of Parents and Teachers Edmund S. Muskie Blaine House John R. Gillmore Meadow Way New England Tel. & Tel Blaine Ho Augusta Maine Cancer Society G. Baer Connard Bath James A. Gillies, Jr North Bath

Paula McMann Hosts Family Dinner for Birthday

Paula McMann was guest of honor at a Sunday dinner hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Piward J. McMann to celebrate Paula's third birthday. Attending were Paula's grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Larrabee and Mr. and Mrs. Colin Carlisle and son Robert, plus Marie and Jean McMann.

Paula McMann Piward J. McMann Paula Joseph Larrabee Colin Carlisle Robert Marie Jean McMann

Morse High senior undergoes tonsillectomy at Bath Memorial

Miss Dorothy F Robinson daughter of Mrs Ethel Robinson of 10 Adams court had a tonsillectomy at Bath Memorial hospital Monday morning. She is a Morse High school senior. Mrs Milton C Savage of 902 High street spent the weekend in South Portland with sister Mrs Albert Flint. Mrs Flint remains a patient at Mercy hospital and is reported improving.

Dorothy F. Robinson Ethel Robinson Adams Court Bath Memorial Hospital Robinson Morse High School Milton C. Savage High Street South Portland Albert Flint Flint Mercy Hospital

Weekend Visits and Winter Travels of Bath Area Residents

Gerald H. Smith of Millbrook visited Mr. and Mrs. Harry L. Day at 15 Green Street. Mr. and Mrs. Fred J. Higgins returned from West Palm Beach Florida where they toured Nassau by plane. They also visited Mrs. Harry Smith in Orlando and Bath, and Rollins College student Charles Doyle Jr. in Winter Park. Anne Day returned to Lasell Junior College in Auburndale Massachusetts after a weekend with her parents.

Gerald H. Smith Millbrook N. Y Harry L. Day Green Street Fred J. Higgins Lincoln Street West Palm Beach Florida Higgins Nassau Bath Harry Smith Orlando Charles Doyle, Jr Rollins College Winter Park Archibald McKay West Bath Edgewater Anne Day Lasell Junior College Auburndale Mass

Local Social Notes Share Visits and A Wedding Plan

This week seers her home wine termn. Penney Farms Fig versus Mrs John A Morse visit with land Mrs John Madison NJ Mrs Morse visits with daughter and son in law Blandy Greenwich NY before returning home. Mrs Robert E Ater of 27 Beacon street was guest of honor at a stock shower Friday evening when Mrs Ralph Norton entertained at her Topsham Hore. Miss Belle Foye attended. Audrey A Durant, daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank A Durant, will wed John F Trafton son of Mr and Mrs Elton W Trafton Saturday at 9 am at St Marys RC church Rev John E Bellefontaine officiating. A reception will be held after at the Sedgwick following the ceremony.

John F. Cooke Middle Street Biltmore Forest Country Club Biltmore, N. C Dayton, O Cleveland, O Penney Farms John A. Morse John— Madison N. J Morse Ao Blandy Greenwich N. Y Robert E. Ater Beacon Street Ralph Norton Belle Foye Audrey A. Durant Frank A. Durant Center Street John F. Trafton

Local Social Notes Highlight Weddings and Family News

Mrs John McInnes returns from the Lafayette hotel in Portland to Washing ton street. Mr and Mrs David Michaud after their wedding trip to New York and Canada reside in Woolwich until their Prospect street home is ready. Michaud’s post bridal shower honors Mrs Thomas Michaud and Mrs Lorraine Cote of Topsham. Mrs Lillian L Adams recovering after Mercy hospital surgery. Invitations issued for the May 19 Grace Episcopal church wedding of Marion V Holmes and Richard O Redlon. Reginald Barter Jr and wife announce twin sons born at Bath Memorial hospital. Dr Herbert T Caverly elected grand standard bearer of Maine Grand Commandery. Bath Lodge members attend annual Grand Lodge in Portland. Lawrence Couture to undergo surgery at Central Maine General Hospital, Lewiston. he works at Bath Iron Works. Mrs James Cobb and Mrs Lena A Miller visiting Portland.

David Michaud New York Canada Woolwich Prospect Street Psham Michaud Anita Gamble Thomas Michaud Lorraine Cote Topsham Marion V. Holmes Arthur M. Holmes Center Street Richard O. Redlon Abbott H. Redlon Middle Street Grace Episcopal Church James L. Grant Herbert T. Caverly Grand Commandery Maine Portland Lawrence Couture Central Maine General Hospital Lewiston Couture Bath Iron Works Corp

Hill family guests and promotion at Limestone base

Mr. and Mrs. William A. Hill Jr of Limestone recently visited his parents at 645 Middle Street and her mother Mrs Nora Lawson of Arrowsie. Hill, in the civilian personnel department at Lering Air Force Base, Limestone, received a promotion last month. Ada Y. Greenblatt returned to Reton Street after accompanying her sister Mrs Morton Berman and children Sheila Debra and Gail Susan to their Eastport home following a visit with Greenblatt in the city.

William A. Hill, Jr Limestone William A. Hill Middle Street Nora Lawson Arrowsie Hill Lering Air Force Base Ada Y. Greenblatt Washington Street Morton Berman Sheila Debra Gail Susan Eastport Mss Greenblatt

Bath Residents Attend Services and Gather for Death Notices

Local residents and families are listed in this Bath area social notes. Names include Mrs. Willie A A., Mrs. Arnold LéVasseur, Mr. Otto Vomaska, Mrs. Walthy A. Crow, Mrs. Grace Lyons, and others visiting convalescent homes, attending funerals, and hosting ministers. The Rev. Craig Richards and delegation attended a Maine Congregational conference in Yarmouth. Nancy Cobb remains hospitalized, and a baby named Stuart Trofao Jr. is noted among military families.

Surprise supper honors Mrs Nellie Cousins at 29 School Street

Mrs Nellie Cousins of 29 School Street was guest of honor at a surprise supper party Tuesday by friends and neighbors. Among the guests were Mrs Nina Hinckley and Mrs Margaret Oliver.

Nellie Cousins School Street Nina Hinckley Margaret Oliver

Barter and Redford Christian Wedding in Arlington

Mr. and Mrs. C. Redford Christian of 92 Drayton Road announce the marriage of their son T. Barter, U.S. Navy, to the daughter of Mrs. Mary Barter of Boston. The couple traveled to Massachusetts and will live in Everett. Barter served 14 years in the Navy and is attached to the USS Paul Jones at Charlestown Navy Yard.

C. Redford Christian Drayton Road T. Barter U.S. Navy Mary Barter Boswhich Arling D. C Barter Mesachusetts Everett Avy Pau Jones Charlestown

Fire erupts near Mi?s Boat Yard on Wind Street

Firefighters respond to a still alarm at 8 p m Tuesday south of Mi s Boat Yard on lower Winm street as the season continues with another blaze in the area.

Boat Yard Lower Wi Nm Street

Um white sauce enough for a 6 or 7 percent mix

The note asks about preparing a white sauce sufficient for a 6 percent or 7 percent mixture, focusing on portioning and consistency guidance. It lacks context on dish type or quantities, so provide a standard roux based base and adjust with milk to reach desired thickness and volume.

DAR Besta rts Annual atte Tuesday After

The annual meeting of Colonel Dummer Sewall chapter DAR was held in the Wesley Methodist church. Officers reported on the year’s activities and projects while delegates shared accounts from the national DAR and CAR conventions in Washington. Mrs. Woodside, delegate to the continental congress, spoke on convention activities and brought greetings from other officials. Tea followed the business session under Regent Howard with prayers, flag salute, and the National Anthem.

Wesley Methodist Church Benjamin H. Woodside Dummer Sewall Continental Congress Woodside Ralph F. Mittendorf Ironton Ohio Bath Maine Mayflower Mittendorf Colonel Fting Washington Anna Lonn Kent Zance A. R Miss Lonn Miss Low Elnora Oliver Charles ‘Andre Notman Ww. Howard Harold T. Stanton Fred May Vida Morse Ira D. Nadine Doris Pinson

Morse Shipbuilders Rally To Beat Edward Little 10-8

Morse High's Shipbuilders erased an 8-4 deficit with four runs in the eighth and scored the go ahead in the ninth to defeat Edward Little 10-8 in Auburn. Harold Armes earned the win in relief, pitching 2 2 3 innings with three strikeouts as Morse tied Edward Little for third in the Andy Vaney League.

Morse High Edward Little High Auburn Dennis Murphy Harold Armes Eddie Morse Club Armes Edward Little Lee Kittredge Eddies Dick Small Murphymen Small Nere Morse Maynard Huse Peer Big Wes DeCapua Shipbuilders DeCapua Harry Wilson Vance Libby Bath Charley Aubut Pony League Poulin Ted Ames Garnier Andy VaNey Rumford Lewiston High St. Dorn’s Lewiston

BIWRA to Open Golf League May 21 at Bath Club

Bath Iron Works Recreation Association announces golf league opening Monday May 21 at Bath Golf Club. Six teams form the league with crews from Cruiserse Submarines Flat Tops Boats Destroyers Corvettes and more led by captains Norton Feeney Sabo Mank Cummings Bourgoin and others. An unrelated recipe note describes carrot rings with water cross sprigs as an appetizer garnish.

Bath Iron Works Recreation Association Bath Golf Club F. W. Norton P. M. Holmsen B. J. Sabo B. Sabo R. Tabor R. Thurston G.ry K. Brown E. M . T. Underwood H. Mank D. Mullin W. Rogers H. Teasdale W. Kelley A Turcotte F. Sturtevant W. McNeil R. Cummings M. Craige L. Nelson J. Daly J. Voorhees R. Hogan W. Blair L. Wetherbee A. Bourgoin A. Flaherty Alexander J. Henderson J. Leonard F Morton H. Potter E. Pierce

Biscuit Topping Tip From Tiny Sugar Lumps

Dip small sugar lumps in water or juice and press onto the tops of high poking powder biscuits before baking for a glossy finish and extra sweetness.

U S Citizens Live in Cities and Towns

A fragment notes that United States people reside in various cities and towns, reflecting urban and rural living patterns. The text highlights demographic distribution without specific figures or locations.

U. S

Recent Transfers Of Real Estate In Sagadahoc County

Real estate transfers recorded in Sagadahoc County Deeds show multiple simples and parcels changing hands. Notable moves include properties on Valley road Union street Bath street Washington street and Me chanic street among others with buyers including Hinds Oliver Hart Hartman and Bowdoin College and sellers such as Reed Hag and Harthall.

Oyster Stew Quick Guide From Pantry Notes

Use clam broth and light cream for the liquid. Add celery salt and Worcestershire sauce for seasoning.

Beef for pot roast should weigh at least four pounds

The guidance states that cuts intended for pot roasting must have a minimum weight of four pounds to ensure proper cooking and tenderness. This rule emphasizes selecting heavier cuts for successful results.

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M. D. Whitlam Dummer Street Leonard Munsey James Knight Eunice Perry de Knight John Gilles William Potter Rold Carter Mary Hall Pearl Reed Ethel Bailey Queen Esther Rebekah Lodge Pine Cone Rebekah Lodge Wiscasset Alex A. Burden Bath Savings Institution State Savings Bonds The Savings Banks Association Wilbur S. Wiles South Paris Paul Bagdikian Nellie D'Arcy Emma Ehlers Mildred Young Winter Street Blair Wilson Philip Frank Carney Council's Pond James William Dutton Joan Mor- Tell Kendall Lawrence Strout First Congregational Church South Port Alice Weston Harold Ward Mary McLaughlin Francis E. McLaughlin Illess Mary Donald Hamblett Edward B. Hamblett Pratt Street Frank C. Dingley 5 Valley Road Charles Dingley Sherman Texas Harmon E. Elia Andrew Jane South Street Washington, D. C Eliason Arthur Sewall Europe Robert Thompson Prairie Village Kans Harold E. Freeman F East Brunswick Frank W. Danforth Sealy Alton Swett Painted Post Geen Danforth Bethlehem Frederick A. Kingsbury Walker Street Bertha M. Sutherland Norfolk U. S. S. Boston Caribbean Dudley S. Leavitt Alvin Mortenson and Sons Lee and Jay Ringford Robert Johnston Bobby Bonnie Wyandotte, Mich Mr. Johnston John Johnston Chicago Johnston Prudential Insurance Co Archie Miller Margaret Allston Joseph Coss Etta Powers Russell Street George L. Hart Trisha Dianne Jean Brown Nassau College Springvale Maynard O. Brown Cottage Street Ambrose Curran Allen McAllister Viva Burnham Blind Crossing Schenectady Currans Paul Martiros Curran William Farr Five Islands Fitzgerald, Ga Bath Friends Roy Richter Ruth Roy, Jr Bedford Street Boston Walter F Day Memorial Hospita Annie Johansen Virginia Partridge Oliver Street Maine General Hospital Joe Bennett James Roth Louis A. Dole Edward M. Butterfield City Yale Club of Augusta House Hiram Tobey Wakefield, Mass Tobey Arthur I. Pepper Andrew Black Carol Court Street C. Roland Black California Jean McKay Gorham State Teachers College Burleigh L. McKay John McInnes Lafayette Hotel Lillian L. Adams Reginald Barter, Jr Bartér Cynthia Dolphin James Cobb Heathlane Lena A. Miller Portlan Foundling Robert Waller Florence Nightingale Los Angeles Jenia Arnold LeVasseur Willie Arnold LéVasseur Otto Vomaska Gloversville Walthy A. Crow Iddie Street Mr. A Mass Pentel Hatch of Bedfor Ass Esdayes P and Ne Bruce T Eir Marshall Avenue Mr. Sea Tch Mr. Hatch Robert Hatch Grace Lyons Gerald Street Stephen Sidebotham Bowdoinham Baptist Association William P. Mennealy Presque Isle Mennealy Reginald Sherman Rochester, Vt Richard B. K. McLenathan May Micéette New England Historic Genealogical Society Bostonian Society Wilder Hall McLanathan America Museum of Fine Arts William Temple Exeter Ainge Clara Hatch Nancy Cobb Heath Iane Hath Memorial Hospital Nancy Gene Ce 'M. Elwell Cor Neriree School Stre P Nase the Brockerseer Arok Stuart Trofaot, Jr D. B Front Street Ellsworth Air Force Base Lowery Air Force Base Denver Daniel Ward Floyd M. Elwell Corliss Street Ward Helen Thing Craig Richards Central Congregational Church Nellie Sprague Horace P. Morse Eleanor Ferguson Nellie Lord Congregational Christian Conference of Yarmouth Martin Y. B. Sargent Winter Street Congregational Church Col Dummer Sewall DAR Bestarts Atte Morse Shipbuilders Edward Little Club Soule Libby Aubut H. Ames Clark Wilson Katula Crocker Maddocks Gammon Povlin Kittridge Z. Dr Kinee A. Tite Ain Aubur Gosselin Dufresne Ames Gosselin I Clark Winnin Losin Pitser Bernier Corégime Biwra Cruiserse A. Main, Jr P. Holmson A. Honsinger M. Heenie P. Strube D. Bonny F. Bolduc Dorsser Blenheim Ont Leo Doruser St. Mary’s Chiaroh Dorssers Cornelius Andre Dora Christina Wilhelmina Grada
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