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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1954

Page

4

Birthday party for Mr Sewall held at Hutchins home

Mr and Mrs Boylston Hutchins hosted a Saturday birthday gathering for Mr Charles S Sewall at their Lee Street home with refreshments by Mrs Roy R Marston and Mrs F D Southard. The Central Church League of Bath met at the Wiscasset Inn for its annual session.

Dramatic Club Wiscasset High School Organ Society First Congregational Church Marston Esso Paterson Mason Plant Wiscasset Alphonse Shelton Bradford- Sortwell-Wright Post American Legion Bernard A. Merry Samuel J. E. Soule Benjamin L. Rines John Sutter Aaron T. Tucker Fred Peaslee Robert Fairfield Donald T. Brackett George Gavett Egbert M. Sewall Providence Robert Portland Coast Guard Sewall Hame Boylston Hutchins Henry E. Darling Connectcutiocese Darling Eugene McGrath Grand Commandery Maine Ralph Knowlton Waterville N. H Frank O. Toothaker

Woolwich B Y F plans paper drive and softball team

News notes from Kennebec detail the Woolwich Montsweag B Y F monthly cabinet meeting at Miss Patricia Chubbuck’s home. They plan a paper drive to fund the Missionary project and form a softball team, with a Sunday meeting at Woolwich Center church directed by Russell Tanner and the Christian Faith committee.

Woolwich-Montsweag B. Y. F Patricia Chubbuck Woolwich Center Russell Tanner Christian Faith Committee

Community notices and family visits in Barley Neck area

Mrs Francisco Ames and daughter hosted relatives from Canaan and Hartford with five grandchildren visiting. Yvonne Galuza, four, injured her face on a wheelbarrow iron band during a visit to Barley Neck. Local residents share garden and boatyard updates as May events approach.

Francis Ames Norman Richards Canaan Yvonne Charles Leveroni Edith Leveroni R.N Quincy Mass Leveroni

Community Notes Include Deaths Visits And Club News

Neighbor news reports the passing of Mrs Marion White Moody in Maine and local tributes. Kin plan to move into her home while others visit relatives in Sagadahoc, Bath and Penfield Ridge. Extension group meetings in Topsham and Damariscotta feature talks on Holland shrubs and home grounds.

Woolwich Wilbur Presley Nequasset Maine General Hospital Portland Leona Rhines Topsham Maine General Good Will Club Marion White Moody Henry Swanson River Road Bath Walter H. Bowker High Street Penfield Ridge N. B James R. Harding Flossie M. Beals North Street Lawrence Vail Arrows Georgie Walker Maude Wright Gertrude Marston Muriel Preble Charlotte Leeman Ina Leeman Twin County Extension Group Topsham Grange Hall Richard J. Schaper Holland Charles Eastman Lewiston Maude Wrigh Nequasset Extension Group Maria Menneaty Alice Baker Montsweag Damariscotta Dick Leach Bath Memorial Hospital

Six Granges Enter 12 Acts in the Show

Six granges entered twelve acts in the West th Grange show Friday evening to a large crowd. Judges selected finalists for May 21 including Earl and Janice Fitts, Bobby and Diane Merrill, Sylvia Morrison, Cecil Pare, Nancy Gibbs, and Richard Paradis.

West Th Grange Earl Janice Fitts Yarmouth Bobby Diane Merrill Woolwich Sylvia Morrison Gray Cecil Pare Gardiner Nancy Gibbs Auburn Richard Paradis Topsham Richard Haskell Waldo Marshall Bath Virginia Stevens Ray Howard Portland Florence Farnham Loretta Barter Doris Doughty Bonnie Belanger Frank Carver Rai Diane Chenelle Boy Fire Eater Grange

Woolwich Student Wins Bowdoin Honor

Christian B. von Huene of Woolwich is named one of four Bowdoin seniors to deliver the commencement address on June 19. He prepared at Woodstock Country School and majors in Art. He is Phi Beta Kappa, Alpha Tau Omega member, James Bowdoin scholar, and on the Dean's list. He lives with his wife and child at 63 Federal Street Brunswick.

Christian B. von Huene Woolwich Bowdoin College James S. Coles von Huene Aimee von Huene River Road Bowdoin Woodstock Country School Glee Club Alpha Tau One Ga von Heuen James Bowdoin Federal Street Brunswick

Tombstone Eyes Revival From Mining and Fort Huachuca

Newmont Development Co. plans water pumping to reexamine rich mines while a group from Illinois builds a 26 unit motel. Reactivating Fort Huachuca as an electronics proving ground will boost Tombstone business with about 8500 personnel. Ted Williams joined the Red Sox in 1939 and amassed 337 homers and 1298 RBIs.

Tombstone, Ariz Newmont Development Co Newmont Mining Co Illinois Ft. Huachuca Tombstone Red Sox Ted Williams

Patricia Wass Celebrates Second Birthday in West Bath

A birthday party for Patricia Wass marked her second birthday with family and friends including Craig Bennett Deborah Reynolds Teddy Robichaud Marjorie Cormier and multiple neighbors. Guests brought gifts and a small cake with refreshments and candy for each child.

Oliver Wass Oe Thale Patricia Craig Glenice Bennett Deborah Ricky Reynolds Teddy Robichaud Marjorie Cormier Kermit Bennett Arthur Cormier E Reymond West Bath Sewing Group John Wharff Surgical Togus Hospital Red Cross Carolyn Rogers Courtney Stover Rthur Cormier John Korff Stanley Rose Edward Jenks Harold Perkins Maynard Carleton Paul Lemont Perkins Jenks Shamrocks Leon Belanger Mable Judy Ashe Bath Mary Lou Ring David Ring Carolyn Booker Harland Booker Portland George Booker Joseph Larrabee Ada Larrabee Dirigo Grange Eleanor Libby David Doug Orono Percy Holbrook Libby Elsie Pinson Peter Gorham Teachers College Rosedale Carl Pinson Day's Ferry Ruth Fuller Bath Memorial Hospital Ralph Baker Ferguson Mildred Bowie Lewiston Philip Books Alpha Booker Lindell Chadbourne Maud Card Joyce Stover

Joe Patton Receives Medal For Beating Hogan

Amateur Billy Joe Patton earned an I Beat Ben Hogan medal two years late after National Golf Day rules were changed. Patton, a plus two handicap, shot 70 on National Golf Day while Hogan shot 71 at Baltusrol. Under new rules any player beating Hogan earns the medal, regardless of net score.

New York Billy Joe Patton Sam Snead Ben Hogan Augusta Patton Hogan Baltusrol Bill Sherman National Golf Day Billy Joe

Policeman's Ball Held at State Armory Friday Night

The Pre 12th Annual Policeman Ball occurred Friday night at the State Armory with Bob Pervical's orchestra providing music. A large crowd enjoyed the dance as the grand march was led by Former Alderman Alex Burgess and Mrs Burgess, while police duties shifted among officers.

State Armory Bob Pervical Alex Burgess Burgses State

Service Notes on Local Servicemen Deployment and Assignments

Dennis R Gaudette son of Mr and Mrs Dennis Gaudette 45 Western Ave left April 20 for Parris Island South Carolina to begin US Marine Corps basic training. Ralph 23 of Bath is at Fort Bragg North Carolina for Exercise Flash Burn Army maneuver. Bourgoin sergeant major in Se Co of the 278th Regimental Combat Team is son of Mrs Doris A Bourgoin 291 Center Street and entered the Army in 1948 with Korea and Japan service. his wife Sally lives at 132 West Street Black River New York.

Dennis Richard Gaudette Dennis Gaudette Western Avenue Parris Island S. C U. S. Marine Co Morse High School Gaudette Bath Iron Dennis R. Gaudette Pit 8. C Sfc Ralph Bath Fort Bragg N. R Bourgoin Se Co Doris A. Bourgoin Center Street Army Korea Japan Sally West Street Black River N. Y

Service members homeward bound from England and Navy duty

S/Sgt Frederic L Sturtevant to be discharged at Camp Kilmer after four years in the Air Force and a England tour. He will arrive May 29 in the United States with wife Rita Giacobbi and return to New Jersey for discharge in early June. Also noted are Navy airman Robert A Marshall aboard U S S Midway in the Mediterranean and Warren Kenney and brother Donald Kenney with Bainbridge and Norfolk assignments respectively.

Frederic L. Sturtevant U. S. Air Force England Air Force Sturtevant Camp Kilmer N.J Rita Giacobbi West Bath Londo

West Bath Grange Holds Regular Session

West Bath Grange met Monday evening with 75 members present. Plans announced for Mother's Day program next Monday and the second talent show at the Grange Hall Friday. Degrees to be conferred May 17 and May 24. Performances included songs, readings, a humorous skit, and a quiz on musical terms. Birthdays celebrated for Harry E. Peterson, Mrs. Margaret Demerchant, and Mrs. Elvina Thorne. Rev and Mrs James L Grant and family left for New York City and Southbury Connecticut to visit relatives and daughter Clare.

West Bath Rockies Farnham Persis Miller Bernice McGlinchy Bobby Palmer Alice Smith Pauline Belanger Harry E. Peterson Margaret Demerchant Elvina Thorne Topsham Grange Martha Crocker James L. Grant High Street New York City

Morse Tops Lewiston High in Brunswiick 6 1

Joe Chick Marchetti allowed nine hits and struck out 15 in a complete game as Morse beat Lewiston High 6 to 1 at Edwards Field Brunswick to stay in a first place deadlock with Edward Little of Auburn. Marchetti contributed a two run single as Morse tallied in the first, fifth and seventh innings.

Joe “Chick” Marchetti Lewiston High Edwards Field Brunswick Edward Little Auburn Blue Devil Marchetti Blue Ils Take Morse Carl Black Black Johnny Trafton Bob Carmichael Lewiston Marchet Blue White Libby McCourt Carmichael Flynn Thaxter Trafton Dennis Murphy Reed Trafton Jimmy Carter Mivlon Miclon Blue Devils Antoine Clark Grandmaison Janis Chick Midlon Morse

Green flame sparks debate in local council meeting

Fragmentary notes suggest a discussion over a green flame issue at a city council session. Details remain unclear, with partial phrases hinting at a proposed project or policy and potential committee involvement.

Twins Celebrate First Birthday With Family Party

Twin brothers Daniel and Richard Wallace celebrated their first birthday with a party at the home of their maternal grandparents, Fred and Beverly Ring, on Goddard Street. Guests included relatives, four generations were present, and gifts, balloons, a birthday cake, and ice cream marked the celebration.

Little Daniel Richard Wallace Louton Wallace Fred P. Ring Goddard Street Wallace Beverly Ring

Bath Little League to Meet at City Hall Friday

Bath Little League President Mack Zimmerman announced a 7 pm meeting at City Hall on Friday. Officials are urged to attend to discuss several important business matters.

Mack Zimmerman Bath Little League City Hall

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Velab Farsala Thessaly Sofadhes International Radiopho O Fessenden M. Chase Liscoln Lodge of Masons Lela $.'Wier Arbor Hills Drive P. O. Bok Cheren J. Miesteyinni Kennebec Spinning Wheel Club Bernard Grover Ronald Hodgdon Adam Galuza Hollis Leeman Jordan Wright Loring Edgerly Florence Hathorne Albert Temple Eleanor Jameson Elsie Stinson Grover Dale Hupp Brenda Danny Hupp Shirley Beal Hugh Madden Orone John McAvoy Barbara Jean Blakeman Lexington Frank Garon Arrowsic Women’s Auxiliary of Ethel Seeger Aud Europe Baltimore Tactical Air Command Germany Joe Patton Robert A. Marshall U. S. Navy Walter Marshall Lucille F. Marshall U. S. S. Midway Mediterranean Sixth Fleet Carrier Division Four Greece Turkey Warren Kenney Bainbridge Charles L. Kenney Warren Bath Times Navy Donald Norto Va U. S. S. Wisconsin West Bath Grangers R—Miclon J. Trafton E—Clark R . Massey Mc Rbi J Court Carter Tek Trafton T. N. Carter McGraw Sb—Clark B. Massey Obermeyer Bob Desjardins L —Clark Wdp Coffin Crimmins Andy Valley League Orse Rumford St. Dom's Daniel and Frank Stone Ring Dicky Waldo Potter Shirley James Temple Jimmie Herman Shepard Martha Ellen Norman Kenney Darlene Lafayette Wallace Arthur Doyle Wayne and Dean Frank Coffin Victor and Allen Cyril Varney Herbert Cavanaugh Fred Stone Portland Cement Association Providence St Boston Mess Phar Dem de EY
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