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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1959

Page

2

Navy Seamen Frost and Gray aboard USS Des Moines in Mediterranean

Notes detail Gerald W. Frost seaman apprentice and Gerald E. Gray seaman both in the U.S. Navy, sons of Carle T. Frost and Woodrow E. Gray, serving on the heavy cruiser USS Des Moines, flagship of the Sixth Fleet, amid NATO Top Weight exercise April 9 23 with 15 nations. Also covers memorials, hospital stays, transfers and social visits of local residents.

Gerald W. Frost U. S. Navy Carle T. Frost Middle Street Gerald E. Gray U.S Navy Woodrow E. Gray Pleasant Street Des Moines U. S. Sixth Fleet Mediterranean NATO

Bath Area Briefs Highlights Local News And Visits

The Rev Dr Oliver W Bell attended a Boston University seminar led by Dr Harry Armerson. Local residents travel, visit relatives, and new births noted include a Morse daughter Raylene Frances and various hospital and travel updates across Bath and nearby towns.

Oliver W. Bell Wesley Methodist Church Boston University College of Education Harry V. Armerson Bell

Baby born in Danvers hospital to Mr and Mrs Waldo Brooks Jr

Mr and Mrs Waldo Brooks Jr of 60 Park Street Danvers Mass formerly of this city are the parents of a baby girl born Sunday at a Danvers hospital Their son Mark is age 1 Mr Brooks traffic manager for New England Telephone and Telegraph Co Mrs Brooks was Alice Talbot a former Fisher school teacher in this city Other notes include visits and social events of local residents and visitors throughout Bath and surrounding towns

Waldo Brooks Park Street Danvers Mass Brooks Mark The New England Telephone and Telegraph Co Alice Talbot Fisher School

Mrs Marguerite McNulty Patient at Bath Memorial

Mrs Marguerite McNulty the Popham Beach postmistress is a patient at Bath Memorial hospital receiving medical care.

Marguerite McNulty Popham Beach Bath Memorial Hospital

Soldier on Leave Visits Parents Before Fort Giraffee Duty

Stephen Berry, stationed with the Army at Fort Dix New Jersey, is spending leave with his parents Mr and Mrs Harry Berry of 723 Middle Street. He will report to Fort Giraffee Arkansas on May 22 for further duty. Mrs Leila Chamberlain of Lakeland Florida has left after a visit here to spend time with relatives in Augusta. Lewis B Estes resumes duties as advertising director of the Times company after a week’s illness at his Brunswick home.

Gerald I. Smith U.S Marine Corps New River Air Facility Camp le Jeune N. C Wilford Rice USA Stephen Berry Fort Dix N. J Harry Berry Middle Street Fort Giraffee Ark Leila Chamberlain Lakeland Fla Augusta Lewis B. Estes The Times Company Brunswick

Burke Family Vacation Visit Featured in City

Mr. and Mrs. R. P. Burke Jr and daughters Suzanne and June Ellen from Augusta spent the weekend visiting relatives in the city.

R. P. Burke, Jr Suzanne June Ellen Augusta

Family returns home. visits extended to Massachusetts

Mrs Ronald Hart and infant son James Ronald return to 1183 Washington Street from Central Maine General Hospital Lewiston Denny Road were weekend guests of their son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs Waldo Brooks Jr Danvers Massachusetts Mrs Brooks will stay a week Mrs George Wallace of Somerset Place is a surgical patient at Maine Medical Center Portland

Joseph Crownover Kerry Theresa South Street Memorial Hospital Diane Bailey Woodbury W. Bailey New Hampshire State Hospital Maine Medical Center, School of Nursing Portland Marius H. Page Academy Street Earl Hodgkins Orrington Bernard Birckdickler Butler, Pa Harold C. Hart Denny Road Maine Medical Center David W. Wilson Washington Street Eastland Hotel Dr. Wilson Masonic Grand Lodge Sherry Grindell John H Grindell West Bath General Hospital Grindell Portland Hospital School of Nursing Ronald Hart James Ronald Central Maine General Hospital Lewiston Waldo Brooks Waldo Brooks, Jr Danvers Mass George Wallace Somerset Place Thh

Miss Lucy Lee Smith Returns To University of Maine

Miss Lucy Lee Smith returned to Orono on Sunday where she is a University of Maine student after visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. H Kenneth Smith on High street.

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

Augusta man visits sister and brother in law

Richard Auclair of Augusta spent a weekend as a guest of his sister and her husband Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wilson on Washington street.

Richard Auclair Augusta Robert Wilson Washington Street

Local visitors and residents host weekend guests

Mr and Mrs John M Dauphin of 448 High street visited Stockton Springs with Mr and Mrs Carl Parker and Mr and Mrs Henry J Caldwell. Eugene J Hart lives at 22 Winter street and is a patient at Bath Memorial Hospital. Mrs Amy Stebbins of South street spent Saturday with her daughter Mrs Ronald Smith in Gray. Mr and Mrs Frank Frink and son Robert of 1204 Washington street visited Portland with Mr and Mrs George Macken. Miss Shirley Robinson of Boston stayed with her parents Mr and Mrs Roger C Robinson on Edgett street.

Ray E. Parker Cummings Street Boston Ray E. Parker, Jr Jere Bath San Jose Calif Elizabeth Anderson Paine's Furniture Store Carl Anderson Oak Street Barbara Stinson Edgar L. Stinson North Street The Memorial Hospital Barbara Morse High School John M. Dauphin High Street Carl Parker Henry J. Caldwell Stockton Springs Eugene J. Hart Winter Street Bath Memorial Hospital Amy Stebbins South Street Ronald Smith Gray Frank Frink Robert Washington Street George Macken Portland Shirley Robinson Mrs Roger C. Robinson Edgett Street W. Rainey Phippsburg Boyd Harrington Ricker College Houston Mark Harrington Harry Spinney Thomas Totman Sebasco Leila Chamberlain Lakeland Fla Misa Ellen Blair Small Point Clarence Sheffield Squirrel Point Light Station Hanover N. H Ralph E. Miller Miller White Mountains Robert Carver Eva Rogers Maine South Portland William Blaisdell Frank Cutting Pauline Bowman Louise Garth

Mother's Day Program At West Bath Grange

A West Bath Grange Mother's Day program featured readings songs and tributes Monday night. Janet Collins led with Greetings To Our Mothers and Ruth Doughty sang solo. Persis Miller arranged a "Mother's Day" tableau with Alton and Mattie Collins Janet Collins and Robert Palmer. A word building contest winners were Ruth Doughty Robert Palmer and Laura White. The evening closed with tributes and solos as officers announced upcoming degree conferrals and a blind auction.

West Bath Phyllis McNelly Alice Smith Ruth Doughty Vivian Brown Robert Palmer Theresa Freeman Janet Collins Bertha Palmer Josephine Pinkham Laura White the Grangers Verl McNelly Alton Collins Joseph Wilson Mattie Collins Leon Fortin Alex Burgess Mother Chaplain Persis Miller Alice Burgess Ethel MacDonald Estela Doughty

Colonial Club May Ball Ends Season Atop Social Calendar

The Colonial Club held its annual May Ball Saturday night as the final dance of the season. Decorations followed a May theme with candlelit tables. The club orchestra played a varied program while Edward Page and George Stimpson performed during intermission. May Ball committee members included Olin Pankhurst Waldo Weston David Newcomb William Cunningham and Norman Frizzell. The strong turnout suggests continued club sponsorship in the fall.

Colonial Club Edward Page George Stimpson Olin Pankhurst Waldo Weston David Newcomb William Cunningham Norman Frizzell

Victims Of Auto Accident Show Improvement In Bath

The condition of two Bath men injured in an early Sunday crash on lower High street improved by Tuesday at Memorial hospital. Wayne Perry 19 Morse High senior and Burleigh Williams 47 of 12 High street had been listed in fair condition. A foreign sports car reportedly went out of control near Bridge and High streets. Police removed both men to the hospital in separate trips. Perry suffered head injuries and lacerations Williams a broken leg and cuts. Police say the driver remained unnamed due to the occupants’ condition as investigation continued. Patrolmen Robert Starling and George Biette investigated the mishap.

Bath Lower High Street Memorial Hospital Wayne Perry Morse High Burleigh Williams High Street Bridge and High Streets Perry Williams Robert Starling George Biette

Campaigner Edward Coffey Promises Unusual Okarche Platform

Okarche Oklahoma candidate Edward Coffey for city council proposes two unusual planks. He would pay 50 dollars per month toward a town marshal’s salary and launch a campaign to keep empty beer cans off city streets.

Okarche Okla Edward Coffey

Two Weekend Crashes Leave Three Hospitalized

A 19 year old Morse High senior and a companion are in fair to good condition at Memorial Hospital after a Sunday morning crash on lower High street. Wayne Perry is treated for head lacerations and injuries while Burleigh Williams sustains a broken leg and multiple lacerations. Police say a small foreign sports car lost control and rolled, ending upside down in a ditch. A shoe was found behind and another in front of the wreckage. The driver has not been identified. Investigators George Biette and associates note papers from the car scattered at the scene. In a second incident, Morse High student Russell Estes and two others were hospitalized after their car sideswiped a post on Popham road near the marshes. the 1959 model is a total loss. Arthur Carlson and Thomas Brewer were passengers.

Morse High School Memorial Hospital Lower High Street Wayne Perry Ruth I. Perry Lincoln Street Burleigh Williams High Street Perry Popham Road Philip Hodgkins Arthur Carlson Thomas Brewer

Class of 1919 To Observe 40th Anniversary

Morse High school class of 1919 will observe its 40th reunion on Saturday June 6. Activities include an informal afternoon at 999 High Street hosted by Mr and Mrs John Carey with co hosts, a 6 pm alumni banquet at Morse High school, and a social hour at 712 High Street hosted by Mrs Doris D Humphreys.

Morse High School John Carey High Street Marilla Bonney Morse Viola O'Hara Davis Ethel Freeman Kimball Marie Perry Footer Doris D. Humphreys Martha Barker Bridge Boothbay Harbor Ralph Bunton Brigham’s Cove

Bath group weighs projected and actual school attendance

Coombs urged copying early 1950s attendance projections and comparing with actual records to test prediction accuracy. He also proposed comparing operating costs of new versus old schools. Chairman Harvian announced gathering data for members before the next meeting.

Coombs Frank Harvie Bath North Grammar Washington Street North North End Dike

Phippsburg Community Calendar and Local Updates

The town schedules a May fair at the gym from five to eight to fund the baseball field. The eighth grade netted 32 dollars from a Saturday food sale for their class trip. Local groups report pheasant pens cleaned and Silver Lake stocked. Various meetings set for May including Unity Circle May 19 and Dromore Extension May 20 with talks on ceramics.

Phippsburg Sportsman's Association Silver Lake Unity Circle Thomas Totman Dromore Extension Association Donald Preble

City Council Deliberates Manager Hire and Engineer Role

The Bath City Council weighed a new city manager's scope, debating limits to administrative duties and the possible need for a city engineer. Members pressed for clearer experience criteria, debated pay, and authorized reimbursing the Personnel Service Commission's search expenses. Temple urged awaiting applicants while Perry favored higher pay and broader qualifications.

Leonard Bath Hutchins Perry Planning Board Temple Personnel Service Commission John N. Taylor Harvie

First Baptist Co-Workers Plan Reception For Pastor

The Co-Workers class at First Baptist met Tuesday to plan a reception for Rev and Mrs Bray who recently began pastoral duties. A committee including Mrs Benjamin Woodside, Mrs Lina Butler, and Mrs Myra Metcalf was named. The meeting led by Mrs Butler included devotions and an evening program with refreshments. The next meeting will be at Mrs Butler’s home 3 Drummond.

First Baptist Church Trueman Bray Benjamin Woodside Lina Butler Myra Metcalf Laura Harrington North Street Butler

Mrs Smart Returns From Visit To Syosset And Bristol

Mrs George Smart returned Sunday to her home at 76 Richardson street after weeks visiting her daughters Miss Marie Smart and Mrs George Handler and Mr Handler at Syossett New York. On her return to Bath she also visited in Bristol Connecticut.

George Smart Richardson Street Marie Smart George Handler Mr. Handler Syossett S. 1 N. Y Bath Bristol Conn

Parker Head Community News Highlights

The Parker Head third graders visited Bath fire station on Wednesday. Local PTA in Phippsburg held a rummage and food sale at the old town hall raising over 50 dollars, with eighth graders profit over 30. Earl and Mrs. Earl Lowell assisted locally. Outdoor club hosted a fishing derby at Center Pond. A school fair is planned for Friday afternoon and evening to support the baseball field. Reverend topic at Small Point church is Genuine Happiness, with Youth Fellowship at 5:30 and Bible school at 7:30. Several local residents and visitors named attended events or moved residences, including the Lowells, Perrines, Grays, Harringtons, and Hames families. Proceeds from church and school activities styled community fundraising and fellowship events.

Bath Parker Head Edith Wyman Alan Harrington Harold Barkalow, Jr Marie Cross Nancy Ross Phippsburg Pta Old Town Hall Earl Lowell Frederick A. Libby Center Pond Small Point Community Church

Real Estate Transfers Filed in Sagadahoc County Registry

The Sagadahoc County Registry of Deeds records numerous transfers including Gertrude E. Stacy to Raymond E. Small on Pleasant Street and Francis F. Burgess to Donald T. Burkhardt on High Street. Other filings include land on Ridge Road Middle Street Woodland Park and Pleasant Pond plus various buildings and parcels traded among named individuals and companies in Bowdoinham Topsham Georgetown and Woolwich.

Sagadahoc County Gertrude E. Stacy Raymond E. Small Pleasant Street Francis F. Burgess Donald T. Burkhardt High Street David S. Henderson John Foster Trafton Ridge Road M. Niles Warren A. Roderick Middle Street Bowdoinham Topsham L. Wilson Giroux Roger A. Giroux Diana Moore Lorraine Houchar An J. Vance Williams Russell Ly Rancourt Et al Woodland Park

Eva S. Cullison Tug Towed Up Bath River

Cox's Head schooner Eva S. Cullison was towed upriver to Bath Tuesday morning. Two tankers also moved up river as Central Maine Power crews checked power lines nearby.

Eva S. Cullison Bath Central Maine Cox's Head Small Point C. Harry Hannaford Stanton C. Dozois Richards. Dozois Horatio L. Carlisle P. J. Lewis Swampscott Mass Richard S. Dozois Ralph Doughty West Point Leila Chamberlain Lakeland Fla Chamberlain Fred H. Spinney Popham Beach Lewis Moore James Chambers Parker Head Edward P. Thomas Arnold E. Bibber South Harpswell

Local Folks Spend Week Visiting and Entertaining in Bath

Five Islands Victor Pinkham and a string of Bath residents were seen visiting shops and calling on friends in Bath Friday and Sunday. The week included birthday celebrations for Jack and Joyce Young at Grandma Maurice Pinkham’s home and piano performances by Woodrow Gray Jr at the Bath Springtime Frolic.

Victor Pinkham Bath Thomas Watson Maynard Thibodeau Peggy LaRose Reynolds Grover Lawrence Perow Lloyd Pinkham John D. Williams, Jr Georgetown Phyllis Campbell Marcia Russell Harford Leon Kelley, Jr Kelley Leon Kelley Woolwich Howard Thomas Jack Joyce Young Helen Young Albert Moore Woodrow Gray, Jr Masonic Temple Woody Peggy la Rose Brian Davis Ralph Davis

Cohasset Wedding For Virginia Hunt and Donald DiNardo

Miss Virginia Hunt of Cohasset marries Donald DiNardo of Quincy in a double ring ceremony at St. Anthony’s Church Cohasset officiated by Rt. Rev. Thomas F. Devlin. The couple plans a Bermuda trip and will reside at 7 Lithgow Street Dorchester after returning.

Virginia Hunt Cohasset Mass Five Islands Gertrude T. Smith St. Anthony's Church Virginia M. Hunt Arthur W. Hunt Donald F. DiNardo Domenic DiNardo Quincy Thomas F. Devlin Simon George J. Gregory Hunt Bermuda Lithgow Street Dorchester Cohasset High School Wilfred Academy Boston DiNardo Quincy High School Air Force

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Edgar B. McBrine Tessie C. Shumway Donald Foster Donald Shaw Harland Rawley Paulyone McBrine Tenants Harbor Stanley Doughty Whitehead Light Station Spruce Head Guy Shibles Helen McBrine Albert McIntosh Joseph A. Vaillancourt St. Mary's Hospital Sylvia Langlais Pearl Street Mercy Hospital Harold Allen Poultney, Vt Allen Harry Barrett Mr. Barrett Edgar McBrine Leslie C. Shumway Pius Walker Alec McDonald R. J. McDonald Cambridge Ronald MacLellan Kathleen Arlington Robert Brownell Nellie Hunt Bangor Chester Wilson Bane Stanley Monhegan Island Arthur Higgins Harwood Street Vernon Hamblen Iva Lee Grass Valley Arthur Haggett Mr. Haggett Maxwell Street William J. Donahoe Milton Edward Jones Granite Street Alexandria Irvin Knedler Milton Stephenson 2Nd St Elford A. Stover, Jr Westford Elford A. Stover Dummer Street Lt. Stover Camp Devens U.S. Army Joseph E. Kachinski Kachinski Center Street Maine Professional Photographers Association Edward Morse Schenectady Morse Nellie Page Mr. Morse Otis .Morse Corliss Street Ethel Barter Daisy Koupf Sarah Cameron Lizzie Smith Miss Barter William P. Barter Fred H. Thompson II US Coast Guard Fred H. Thompson Meadowway Great Lakes Ill USCG Cutter Bible Thompson Francis O. Bertrand Oliver Street Veterans’ Hospital, Togus George J. Labbe Raylene Frances Labbe Kathleen Clark Fletcher A. Waterman Union Street Washington, D. C Annie L. Lake Florida Gilbert O. Pletts Nancy and Susan Miami Russell S. Hitchcock Sheepscot Circle 7 Women's Fellowship of Paul D. Moore Ronald Wallace Kenneth Curtis James G. Oliver Richard Webber Nancy Foxboro Mr. Webber Elbridge Webber Mrs. Webber Lawrence Taylor Francis Pierce Fort Lauderdale Melvin Comeau Frank Hagan South Paris T. Tarpy Schulten Bath Rotary Club Wentworth-By-The-Sea Jack Henderson Bates College Bernard Henderson Henderson Nat Puffer Morrell Henrietta Dodson Elizabeth Willard Bethlehem Charles Sullivan Kenneth Hemphill Vassalboro Walter Hemphill Livermore Falls Hemphills H. T. Stevens Edward Lowell Trufant Street Forrest Dearborn Ray Dearborn Auburn Annie Johnson Johnson Mrs. Lowell Robert Shaw Arthur H. Colby Ruth Johnson Atwood Atty First Baptist Co Parker Earl F. Lowell Mount Auburn Hospital Beacon Street Methodist Church Walter Cushing Helen Perkins Jane Leonice Williams Lester Beals Glenn Florence Rollins Anne Gray Edward Gray George Stacey Ferry Road Bernhard Carlson Edward Albert Gray Jane Gray Leigh Alden Sebacco Maurice Perrine Alston E. Oliver Ross J. Frank Moczenski Ramon Hamel Leo Hamel Diane James Hamel Raymond Bishop Harold D. Barkalow Pitch Pine Hill Walter Mann Staten Island Timothy Jacobs Merrill Bassett Lynn Herbert Bassett Leston Harrington New Jersey Bruce Harrington Winnifred Ross Thomas Linkenback, Jr Ervin C. Leathers E. Andrew Peterson E. Andrew Peterson & Co Evelyn L. Merrill Parsons Realty Co, Inc Raymond A. Freeman Linwood B. Rideout Ernest Wallace Phippsburg Federal Credit Union Walter A. Coffin Richmond Ervine L. Waltz Omer B. Morais Pleasant Pond Freeman Meader Franklin E. Swett Winnifred Cribby Dennis A. Rollins Fred T. Beaney Robert H. Spicer Howard W. Mayo Donald R. Stevens R. Theodore Vreeland Seward Hiltner Cox
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