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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1955

Page

2

Legislature Approves Wiscasset Toll Bridge Purchase

The State Highway Commission gains authority to buy the Wiscasset Westport toll bridge for up to 315000 with Lincoln County paying 95000, Wiscasset 25000, Westport 10000 and the rest from the state. Community notices follow including library trustees meeting and local events across Wiscasset and surrounding towns.

State Highway Commission Wiscasset-Westport Muskie Lincoln County Wiscasset Westport Wiscasset Public Amoco Huntoon Hill Grange Augusta Capitol Grange Parent-Teachers Club William Hanlon Pat Bracket Ava Barton Woman's Auxiliary of Philip’s Parent-Teacher Club

Local Notables and Community Notes From Wiscasset

Jay Blagdon son of Mr and Mrs John L Blagdon passed Bowdoin College entrance exam and won a scholarship. He graduates Wiscasset High School in June as salutatorian. Ross White Nichols reappointed chairman of Lincoln County Fish and Game Atlantic Salmon restoration on the Sheepscot. Clarence Race named co vice chairman. Bernard Seamon died April 27 age 42. lifelong Wiscasset resident, polio survivor, town clerk, Lions Club director, radio and electronics expert, married 1953 to Pauline Heywood Meye. funeral in Congregational church.

Jay Blagdon John L. Blagdon Bowdoin College Wiscasset High School Ross White Nichols Lincoln County Fish and Game Association Sheepscot Clarence Race Bernard Seamon Middle Street Ithaca N.Y Mary A Wiscasset The Lions Club State of Maine American Radio Delay League Northeastern Amateur Radio League Massachusetts Radio School RCA Institute Wiscasset Academy Congregational Church Pauline Heywood Meye

Mrs Richard Johnson Installed As President Of South End PTA

Mrs. Richard Johnson was installed as president of the South End PTA with past president Mrs. Arthur Berry as installing officer. New officers include Miss Anna Heine as vice president, Mrs. Charles Coombs as secretary, and Mrs. Benjamin Zimmerman as treasurer.

Richard Johnson South End P.T.A Bath Council of Parents and Teachers Rank Card Committee Orris Ames E. P. Strube

Maine Women’s Club of N Y Votes Scholarships and Gifts

At an April Maine Women’s club of New York meeting held at the Maine Maid in Hicksville, officers were elected for the coming year. Members approved scholarships for Maine girls at Bates College Colby College and the University of Maine and donated to the Maine Seacoast Mission and the Hyde Memorial Rehabilitation Hospital.

Maine Women's Club of New York Maine Bates Colby University of Maine Maine Seacoast Mission Hyde Memorial Rehabilitation Hospital Maine Maid Hicksville R. L Percy L. Roberts Center Lincolnville Mary A. Gilman Kennebunkport Beatrice Hodgkins Camden Ruth E. Carll

Beta Sigma Phi Invites Senators Initiation At Colby College

Xi Beta Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi invites members Senator Margaret Chase Smith to attend the formal initiation as an international honorary member at Colby College Waterville May 28 at 3 30 p m with a banquet to follow at 5 30 p m The notice came at the Woolwich meeting led by Mrs Clyde Ambrose Also announced were dates for the New England Convention June 25 26 at Wentworth by the Sea and new officers installed including Miss Amerise Bourque President and Mrs John A Greene Jr Vice President The meeting welcomed Mrs David Soule of Woolwich a former Augusta member

Wiscasset Edgecomb St. Philip’s Charles DiPerri Miss Chamberlain Eva Hilton R. N Garrison Hill Charles S. Sewall Charles E. Cowley Rosa Chase Cora Brown Frank H. Gray Sewall Cowley Denmark Eric Bolling Boylston Hutchins Lee Street Hutchins Charles Sewall Bath Newcastle Rufus Sewall Beaufort N. C J. Kenneth Burnham Elmhurst N. Y Egbert Sewall Auburn Robert Boylston, Jr Edgar Sewall Edgar Marcia Providence R. I Roy R. Marston F. D Southard Fred Colby Mary Hobson Belle Heald Georgetown Hobson Richmond L. White Florida le Roy Farmer Ames Maine Parents and Teachers Lafayette Hotel Portland Mitchell School John Darling Anna Heine Jessie Norton Helen Parshley Geraldine Robinson Wentworth-By-The Sea Portsmouth Ambrose Amerise Bourque John A. Greene, Jr Waldron H. Troop Robert D. Stevens George A. Gardenier David Soule Woolwich Beta Sigma Phi Augusta

Theta Chapter Installs Officers Tuesday Evening

New officers installed for Theta Chapter Beta Sigma Phi at the home of Director Mrs Edward D True 352 Front Street. Retiring president Mrs Ruth Davis installed president Mrs Harold J Perry and fellow officers. a party plan for May 21 at Mrs Murphy s Sebasco home was noted. Next meeting with Mrs Clyde Ambrose will conduct joint rituals with Xi Beta Chapter.

Theta Chapter Beta Sigma Phi Edward D. True Front Street Homer D. Slief Ruth Davis Harold J. Perry Edward J. Cummings Russell N. Turcotte George Larrabee, Jr Gerald Rioux Paul M. Lemont True G. Thomas Murphy Davis Perry Sebasco Cummings Lemont Turcotte Clyde Ambrose High Street Xi Beta Chapter

Mizpah Class Plans Supper and Sale

The Mizpah Class of First Baptist met at Mrs Floyd Carter's home to finalize plans for a June 7 supper and a May 21 rummage sale. Miss Sarah Pratt is ill and will receive a fruit basket and money gift. Attending were Alberta Kingsbury Roselyn Carey Ruth MacKenzie Delores Pearson Ramona Pearson Harriet Carter Cora Blakeney Grace Mitchell Eleanor Wright Dorothy Thayer Burnita Graves Miriam House Nancy Roy and guests Eunice Pinkham Marilyn Bennett.

First Baptist Church Floyd Carter High Street Sarah Pratt Alberta Kingsbury Roselyn Carey Ruth MacKenzie Delores Pearson Ramona Pearson Harriet Carter Cora Blakeney Grace Mitchell Eleanor Wright Dorothy Thayer Burnita Graves Miriam House Nancy Roy Eunice Pinkham Marilyn Bennett

WMTW Engineers Trace Source of Local TV Interference

WMTW-TV Channel 8 engineers Parker Vincent John Ricker and Phil Labbe visited Bath at Doyle’s request to locate interference plaguing Channel 8 viewers in the white housing area. They traced the issue to a local TV booster on Andrews Road and disconnected it, ending the interference after a multi street survey. Residents benefited from the unusual outreach across their three-state coverage area.

Parker Vincent John Ricker Phil Labbe Wmtw-Tv Mt. Washington Bath John A. Doyle Doyle TVI Vincent Roy Colby Andrews Road Lincoln Street Chestnut Street

West Bath Firehouse Foundation Work to Begin Saturday

Fire Chief Chester Swain announced that work starts Saturday on the foundation for the West Bath Fire Department garage. The structure will be moved about 75 yards from Berry's Mill road to a department purchased lot. The garage, rented for three years, was bought from Octave Dauphin. Field trials are planned for June by the department.

West

Moose charges ranger in Ashton forest road encounter

A bull moose trotted along a forest road in front of a ranger's pickup in Ashton Idaho before turning to lower its head and charge, startling the ranger.

Ashton Idaho

Community notes from Arrow sie and surrounding towns

Activities in Arrow sie and nearby towns include Chatterboat Club plans for May, a May 14 cooked food sale, and a May 19 social for the Birthday Club in Arrowsic. Civil Defense efforts led by Lieut. L E Maloon and Francis Oliver teaching Red Cross First Aid are underway. a bi monthly square dancing event benefitting Arrowsic school occurred, and Mrs Jennie Smith of Arrowsie died in Danvers after pneumonia. Pre registration for Woolwich kindergartens is May 9, and Riverside Cemetery plans an annual meeting May 14 at Day's Ferry Community club.

Hyde Memorial Rehabilitation McCrater Chatterboat Woolwich L.E. Maloon Barley Neckroad Hyde Windlass Co Francis Oliver Georgetown American Red Cross Danvers Mass Jennie Smith George Smith Mrs. Smith Arrowsie James Susan Lawrence) Shea Old Stage Road Arrowsic Arrowsic Methodist Church Danvers Methodist Church Bath Robert Hogan Washington, D. C Crosby Funeral Home Cherry Street Greenland N. H Riverside Cemetery Association

Mrs Henry Cope Jr Returns From Washington

Mrs Henry Cope Jr nee Alberta Richard daughter of Mr and Mrs Albert Richard of Days Ferry resides in Buzztown Pa while her Airman husband is stationed in Malta She recently returned from Washington DC where she accompanied Mrs Cope Sr She works at the Modeste Shoppe in Butztown and is a Morse High graduate class of 1954

Henry Cope, Jr Alberta Richard Albert Richard Day's Ferry Buzztown Airman Cope Malta Washington, D. C Cope, Jr Butztown Russell Boyd Boston Woolwich Samuel Morse Whiskeay Matthew Doak, Jr Malden

Bath area residents prominence in local notes

Mrs. Boyd’s rents discussed. Mrs. Alexander Reed returns from Bath Memorial hospital with no broken bones after a fall. Mr. and Mrs. Hogan of Washington plan to arrive in Arrowsic May 17 and attend Morse High reunion in June. Betty Layton visits Woolwich. Airman Bruce Baker is hospitalized in New York. Arrowsic and Bath residents connect through work, travel, and family events across several states. Horatio Baker and wife Mrs. Baker return from Fort Lauderdale aboard yacht Scout. she will travel by car late May.

Boston Boyd Frank J. A Alexander Reed Day’s Ferry Bath Memorial Hospital Robert Hogan Washington, D. C Arrowsic Hogan Bath Morse High U. S Betty Layton Forrest Baker Woolwich Bruce Baker U.S.A.F Sampson Air Force Base Geneva N. Y Baker George Gates Nashua N. H Bath Iron Works Darrell Baker Morse Roy Lawrence Barbara Deborah Park Street Mr. Lawrence Ibra K. Lawrence Old Stage Road Franklin Wright Falmouth Gertrude Phinney Spinney Mill Road Edward Phinney Columbus Ohio Houston Texas Charlottesville Richard Tice Richard Woebse Horatio L. Baker Arrowsie

National Grange Plans Second European Tour in September

The National Grange will sponsor its second European tour in September with start from New York on September 9 aboard the S S America. The trip visits six countries England Holland Belgium Germany Switzerland and France returning October 7 with an optional Italy extension to October 25. The tour aims to study European agriculture and foster goodwill with monthly installment financing offered by American Express.

Washington, D. C National Grange Elizabeth D. Conner Delaware Rhode Island New York S. S. America England Holland Belgium Germany Switzerland France Italy Milan Venice Florence Rome Naples Genoa Isle of Capri Monte Carlo Pompeii Nice Paris National Grange Monthly Springfield Mass

Air Force sergeant to arrive after Germany leave

Ale Paul Burns, a four year Air Force sergeant now in Germany, is set to depart May 16 and arrive May 17 in Bath with a month long furlough planned with his parents, Mr and Mrs Theodore F Burns of 78 Court Street. discharge expected next September.

U. S Amsterdam National Geographic Society Ale Paul Burns U. S. Air Force Germany Bath Theodore F. Burns

West Bath Sewing Group aids Togus and Red Cross

West Bath residents report sewing surgical pads for Togus hospital and the Red Cross. Members present include Miss Carolyn Rogers and Mrs. Oliv er Wass among others. Community notes list visits and social gatherings across Bath area with multiple households hosting or visiting over past week.

West Bath Francis Deehan Togus Hospital Red Cross Carolyn Rogers Oliver Wass Courtney Stover Stanley Rose Alfred Condon Maynard Carleton Edward Jenks Shamrock Reta Hennessey Judy Ashe Bonnie Belanger Joan Ring Dorothy Snowqon Sally Grindell Jean Belanger Barbara Fuller Beverly Pecci Pauline Belanger

North Bath Notes Reflect Seasonal Chores And Local News

Seasonal tasks fill North Bath as residents scrub, clean, and store winter items. Local roads receive gravel work from the Bath Highway Department. Residents and visitors include Mrs. Clarence Brown, Harry Higgins, and Mrs. Gladyce Cothran with family. News notes cover hospital visits, births Sandra Ellen Mosher and Robert Harold Berry Jr, and Kennebec River Power Squadron meeting at Small's Garage.

Bath Highway Department Bath Clarence Brown Portland Harry Higgins Bristol Conn Gladyce Cothran Rose Lee Higgins Edward Rogers Thomas Dorr Boothbay Harbor Lincoln Cox Gene Jamison Lubec Maine Harold McDonald Edwin Hemingway Henry G. Root Jeffrey Lewiston Sandra Ellen Mosher Moshers Mosher Arthur Hyland Rumford Walter Mosher Robert Berry Robert Harold Berry John de Groot Kennebec River Power Squadron Small’s Garage

Winter Street Auxiliary to hold May 10 banquet at Eagle Hotel

The final session of the Winter Street Congregational church ladies auxiliary will meet May 10 at the Eagle hotel in Brunswick. Members assemble at 6 p.m. at the church, with transportation provided. At the April 26 meeting May baskets were prepared for Memorial hospital.

Ladies’ Auxiliary Winter Street Congregational Church Eagle Hotel Brunswick Memorial Hospital

Change Attitude Toward Prison Inmates Urged By Dr Van Waters

Dr Miriam Van Waters, superintendent of the Massachusetts Reformatory for Women at Farmingham, urged reconciliation with released prisoners and a shift in societal attitudes during a University of Life chapel message at Winter Street Congregational church. The program featured youth groups, Salvation Army Captain Jessie F Jones, and church musicians, with future sessions planned by Rev Bernard M Hanninger and Boston University theologian Dr Charles H McConnell.

University of Life Winter Street Congregational Church Miriam van Waters State of Massachusetts Reformatory For Women Farmingham Mass van Waters Jessie F. Jones Salvation Army Central Church Choir Frederick D. Hill Carlton Andrews Church of the New Jerusalem Grace Episcopal Church Christian ‘Faith For Christian Living Bernard M. Hanninger Chestnut Street Methodist Church Portland Hanninger Glenn R. McIntire Keith C. Coombs McIntire Brunswick James V. Miller Charles H.mcconnell Boston University School of Theology

Boyle Defends Traditional Roles Against Wives Freedom

Hal Boyle argues that the so called new freedom of wives and 50 50 sharing in marriage are overstated harms. He contends home life requires partners to adapt without rigid duties and warns against treating housework as mere 50 50 equity. He cites college views and societal trends and urges lasting commitment over formulaic sharing.

Hal Boyle New York Papa Mama U. S

Richard Bishop and Herbert Anderson Named To Boys State

Morse High School juniors Richard Bishop and Herbert Anderson Jr. were named to Boys State reps at Orono this June by Principal Raymond W. Farn. Bishop, a standout athlete and 1959 foul shooting champ, is sponsored by Bath Lions Club. Anderson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Anderson, is backed by Bath Trust Co. Both attend college courses and participate in football, basketball, and other activities.

Richard Bishop and Herbert Anderson, Jr Richard Bishop Herbert Anderson Morse High School Orono Raymond W. Farnham Bishop Military and Naval Childrens Bath Lions Club George Vinall Bath Trust Co Anderson Cobb Road Morse

Farmer’s cow treated after ingesting various objects

Jake Schritter’s cow was taken to a veterinarian in Aberdeen Idaho after losing appetite. The vet found nine wire pieces seven stones four nails two glass fragments a steel washer and a button in the cow’s stomach.

Aberdeen Idaho Jake Schritter

Dog Bites Officer. Log Records Six Tooth Holes

Akron police report Sgt. Michael Yarcheck notes a dachshund bit his leg from behind leaving six tooth holes. The dog owner insists the dog never bites anyone and allegedly forgot to tell this to the dog.

Akron Ohio Michael Yarcheck

Also Mentioned on This Page

Maine Women’s Club of Hyde Home Gorham John M. Buerkle Bar Harbor Effie Inez Wing Quaker Ridge Louise Wheeler Kennebunk Grace Bryant Spaulding Dover-Foxcroft Conrad F. Nelson Florence Pinkham Isabel Whittier Sen Smith WMTW Celia Carlton of Chatterboat Club Norman Drummond Archie Wishart Karl Langbehn Perley Ater Elbridge R. Wright Marshall Avenue Zina Eaton Maurice Shea Edward Coombs Wilbur Crocker James Steen Howard Steen Ralph Steen Perleyster Arrowsie Town Hall Mel Howe Arrowsie Mothers’ Club Arrowsic School Frank Rittall Marie Davis Raymond Ainsworth U.S.A Carol Ainsworth Major Ainsworth Richard Gowen Belanger Europe Robert Burnham Stanley Irving Burnham B. F. Whitmore Gardiner F. W. Deehan Patricia Edward Robichaud Teddy Arthur Cormier Glen Smith A. Deehan W. Moore Kenneth Josselyn Oliver Lennon Harland Boynton Harrison Dutton North Bath Winter Street Boyle Mrs. Thornton Percy
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