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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1957

Page

3

Corliss Street Church Holds Annual Business Meeting

Corliss Street Baptist Church held its annual business meeting after a covered dish supper in the vestry on Thursday evening. Reports were read and accepted, officers elected for 1957 58, and plans made for the church centennial celebration next March.

Corliss Street Baptist Church Harold L Allen Jessie Norton Agatha Hatch Allen Amanda King Communion Fund Abby McCabe Mr Allen Silas Plant Sanctuary Iliam Paisley Priscilla Cornih Alice Strube Sterling Bible Lizzie Chaney Theresa Hill Imbecle Berry Marie Berry Mens Brotherhood Hilton Libby Melvin Pratt Mildred Allen Jesse Norton Ruth Doughty Agitha Hatch Gladys Berry Virginia Wilson Estelle Morton Vivian Plant Celia Hutchin Harry Barrett Margaret Barrett Georgianna Simonton Marie Colby Muusic Isabelle Small Ruth Ames Abbie Jerbrook William Patskry Rupert Moore Roy Lutz William Strube Donald Reed Wallace Hinckley

Gregory Sanford Party On First Birthday

Gregory Dale Sanford son of Norman H Sanford of West Bath celebrated his first birthday with a party at home last Wednesday. Gifts were given by many relatives and friends and refreshments were provided by his mother.

Gregory Sanford Gregory Dale Sanford Norman H. Sanford West Bath Gregory

Sue Ellen Johnson the Miracle of Ward Three

A letter from a hospital ward admirer honors Sue Ellen Johnson a 3 year old patient in Ward Three. The writer praises her courage, faith and cheerful spirit during weeks of treatment for a serious leg injury inspiring doctors nurses and fellow patients.

Sue Ellen Johnson Oan Wreopvenius Dmirer Suuingster Sor Ellen Lees Sue Ellen Jel Seono

DAR Card Party Draws About 30 Attendees

DAR activities committee hosts a successful desert bridge and canasta afternoon at Mrs Homer PottePool Pot ter’s Centertown home. Dessert coffee prizes awarded to Mrs Lawrence Vail Mrs Frank Fortier and others. proceeds to Chapter treasury.

Homer PottePool Washbury Street Dutomer Sewall Potter Canasta Contract Lawrence Vail Cannasta Frank Fortier Norman Howerd Eva Atwood Harold Tobey Arthur Bowker Horce* Norse Lee Hooker Coatrim BP. Hail

Kenseth and Sharon Lowe Birth at Christ Hospital

Mr and Mrs Kenseth L TH welcome a daughter born May 9 at Christ Hospital Cincinnati Ohio weighing three pounds and a few ounces. The baby is the child of Walter A Wit North and the family is connected to General Electric in Cincinnati.

Kenseth L. TH Duchter Sharon Lowe Christ Hospital Cincinnati Walter A Wit North General Electric Company

Rainbow Assembly Elects Worthy Advisor Friday

Rainbow Assembly No 6 elected Worthy Advisor Nancy Eseley at Friday evening session in the Masonic Temple. Other officers named include Betsy Bertrand, El Jon Juon, Verna Watts, Judith Ashe, Barbara Fuller, and drill leader. Investigating committee members chosen are Cheryl Wetherbee, Pamela Hanson, and Margaret Lonn. Plans outlined for Grand Assembly on May 18 at Kora Temple Lewiston.

Nancy Eseley Rainbow Asembly Masonic Temple Betsy Bertrand el Jon Juon Charity Verna Watts Judith Ashe Barbara Fuller Cheryl Wetherbee Pamela Hanson Margaret Lonn Kora Lewiston Jocal Masonic Temple Anna Jean Joanne Albertson Ellen Low Carole Hooker

Bicycle Safe Riding Course Planned by Local Committee

A local committee of the Bicycle Safety program appointed by Governor Thorway met Friday evening with State Trooper Herman Boudreau to plan a bicycle safety course. The first session, led by Trooper Boudreau, will be at 9 am Saturday June 1 with road tests and safety instruction. location to be announced.

Biteyele Thorway Herman Bourdreau Land Elizabeth — Moffatt Boudreau Stanley Kasalka Lof Georgetown Charles Coombs William, U- Niss Myron Ellis Thomas Staples

Engagement Announced for Christine Libby and Richard Ramsay

Mr and Mrs Adams of 11 Adams Court announce the engagement of their daughter Christine Lorraine Libby to Richard Terry Ramsay son of Mrs Ruth Stone of Lark Street and William Ramsay of South Street. Libby is a Morse High School senior and Ramsay, Morse High School 1955 graduate, works for Congress Sportswear Co. No wedding date yet.

Adams Court Christine Lorraine Libby Richard Terry Ramsay Ruth Stone Lark Street William Ramsay South Street Libby Morse High School Ramsay Congress Sportswear Co

Anna Lonn Crowned Queen at Rainbow Assembly May Ball

Miss Anna Lonn was crowned queen of the Rainbow Assembly No 6 May ball at the Community Center. Richard Crabtree escorted the queen who wore a natural flower crown, with attendants Joanne Albertson Dennis Ring Ellen Low Michael Freeman Betty Bertrand Carol Kgo ker Judith Rice William Luke. Joe Avery and his orchestra provided music and spot prizes went to June Green Thomas Fortier Edna White Carl Stinson. Chaperones included Bert Lonn Herbert Morse Raywell Merchant and Francis Bertrand among others.

Anna Lonn Rainbow Assembly No. 6 Cain Richard Crabtree Joanne Albertson Dennis Ring Ellen Low Michael Freeman Betty Bertrand Francis Brown Carol Kgoker Robert Chaplin Judith Rice William Luke Joe Avery June Green Thomas Fortier Edna White Carl Stinson Leonard F. Wetherber Fred Osgood Bert Lonn Herbert Morse Raywell Merchant Francis Bertrand Roy S. Lawrence Cyrus Ashe

Pourers Named for Hospital Tea at Bath Memorial

Mrs Summner Sewall announced the Florence Nightingale tea at Bath Memorial hospital will run 2 to 4 p m Thursday. Pourers include Mrs Francis A Winchenbach Mrs William F Musenden Mrs Dean Shaw Miss Anne Kimball Mrs Eastham Guild Jr Mrs Alfred McCabe and Mrs Paul Davis. Katharine Ames and Mrs Bowen Torrey will receive guests. Floral designs by Mrs William Turpie and refreshments led by Mrs Wilmer I Voorhees.

Summner Sewall Florence Nightingale Bath Memorial Hospital Francis A. Winchenbach William F. Musenden Dean Shaw Anne Kimball Eastham Guild, Jr Alfred McCabe Paul Davis National Hospital Katharine Ames Bowen Torrey William Turpie Wilmer I. Voorhees

Stork Shower Thursday for Mrs Arthur Totman Jr

Mrs Arthur L Totman Jr was guest of honor at Hyde Park community building for a stork shower hosted by multiple hosts. The event featured a miniature stork cake and pink yellow blue bassinet decorations with gifts arranged inside.

Arthur L. Totman, Jr John McGuire Rita Cloutier Edward Goody Arthur L. Totman Norman MacDonald Hyde Park Totman John Hart, Jr Reid Perkins Wesley Marco Deanna Caron Norma MacDonald Eleanor Goody Thelma Skillin Donald Bowles Alma Strout Elsie Main Caroline Pangburn Ralph McInnes Keith Garside Beatrice Wallenius Rita Cloutiers Roberta Cl

Twin B's Past Chiefs Club Plans Banquet for June

The Twin B's Past Chiefs' Club discussed their annual banquet set for June 13 during a Thursday meeting at Mrs. Bernice Hines home in Brunswick. Attendees included Brunsw ick members Mrs Emma Haley Mrs Edith Mrs Iva Noble and others, with refreshments served after the business portion.

Past Chiefs Bernice Hines Brunswick Wild Spring Inn Emma Haley Edith Iva Noble Florence Jackson Bertha Kendrick Bessie Hunt Muriel McKenna Florice Varney Alta Storer Marie Peabody Gertrude Stewart Rose Wallace Jane Shea Sarah Potter Susie Darrah Sophie Mikels

First World Series to feature five straight complete games by the winning team

The 1956 World Series marked a historic achievement as the champions’ pitchers completed five consecutive games without relief, a first in the championship’s history.

South End PTA Youth Group Concludes Season With Events

The South End PTA Youth Group held its final season meeting at the Association hall led by President Linda Ames. Members plan a roller skating party, a May 25 outing to Small Point, and a fall meeting in September, with a busy year noted since December 1956 boosting membership from 35 to 110.

South End P.T.A Association Hall Linda Ames Small Point Sumner Sewal Dorothy Staples Ruth Doughty Holly Hutchins Col Iette Beers Carol Coombs Margaret Wetherington

Grace Church Adult Group Hosts Varied Evening Program

Grace Episcopal Grace Church Adult Group held a Thursday evening program featuring an amateur orchestra monologues singing and a local I've Got A Secret style segment with Jack Stevens USN as emcee. Committees included Mr and Mrs Eugene P Boerhard Sr Mrs Stevens Mrs James L Grant Mrs Warren F Hawley and Albert W Thompson. A covered dish supper preceded the meeting and plans announced for a June 15 gathering at Popham Beach with co chairs Mr and Mrs Donald N Small.

Grace Episcopal Church St. Jack Popham Beach Donald N. Small

Good Attendance At Grade School Dance

One hundred twenty students from fourth to sixth grade attended the Friday evening dance sponsored by the South End P T A at the Association hall. Spotlight dances and a Grand March highlighted the program with prizes awarded to Kenneth Smith Janice Payson John Rogers Susan Clark Richard Morton and Lorna Morton. The May Ball is set for Friday evening May 17 and the seventh to ninth grade dance will close the season.

South End P.T.A Association Hall Kenneth Smith Janice Payson John Rogers Susan Clark Richard Morton Lorna Morton George Rank Clinton Nelson John Williams Wayne DeLong

City Sealed Bids Sought For Tar And Asphalt Materials

City Manager invites sealed bids for supplying asphalt and tar materials to the city. Bids due by May 20 at 1 15 p m, with minimum 8000 gallon tank car lots and options for 1500 gallon and 4200 gallon feeder loads. Includes emulsions and delivery at proper temperatures by bidder equipment.

Stanley W Judkins

Debbie Cahill Celebrates Third Birthday At Home

Debbie Lee Cahill daughter of Mr and Mrs Russell Cahill marked her third birthday with a Friday party at home. Gifts were given as refreshments were served by her mother. Attending guests included Judy Mulliken John Voorhees Andy Herrin Eddie Herrin Collette Small Lori Mosher and Deanne Berry. Mothers present were Mrs Charles Small Mrs Eugene Herrin Mrs Robert Mosher Mrs William Voorhees and Mrs Roland MacIntosh.

Debbie Lee Cahill Russell Cahill Judy Mulliken John Voorhees Andy Eddie Herrin Collette Small Lori Mosher Deanne Berry Charles Small Eugene Herrin Robert Mosher William Voorhees Roland MacIntosh

Inez Smith Receives Surprise 79th Birthday Party

Mrs Inez Smith of West Point was honored with a surprise party Saturday night by her 10 children and many grandchildren for her 79th birthday. Guests from Bath Phippsburg Woolwich Yarmouth and nearby areas attended with gifts and cards and refreshments were served.

Inez Smith West Point Celista Temple Shirley Temple Gordon Hersom Lafayette Wallace Blaine Michael George Breed Donald Louton Wallace Dicky Danny Leona MacDonald Bath Horace Wallace Herman Smith, Jr Arthur Doyle Arthur, Jr Sharon Wayne and Dean Clayton Moore Philip Wyman Emma Wallace Raymond Nordlund Ralph Doughty Joan Jerry Wallace Howard Gilliam Carl Wallace Phippsburg Harry Muckler Eva Wallace Woolwich Maggie Norton Pete Dupont Eleanor Dudzik Yarmouth Raymond Brown Cundy’s Harbor

Miss Fish and Morey Palmer Wed in Kansas City

Dorothy Carolyn Fish and Morey Pierce Palmer married at St. Pauls Episcopal Church in Kansas City Missouri on April 20. The bride daughter of Mrs Raymond Dexter and Harold V Fish. The groom son of Mr and Mrs Otis Palmer. They plan a August Maine trip after a wedding week at 2030 W 39th street. Both students in local colleges with June and July graduations.

Dorothy Carolyn Fish Morey Pierce Palmer St. Paul's Episcopal Church Kansas City Raymond Dexter Bethel Harold V. Fish Bath Palmer Otis Palmer Kansas Medical Center Missouri State Teachers College 39Th Street Maine

Lions Club to Sponsor Boy for Boys State

The Lions Club will sponsor Lyndon Harris son of Mr and Mrs Jerome H Harris of 11 Harvard Street to attend the 1957 Boys State session June 16 to 22 at the University of Maine. Harris is a Morse High School junior in machine shop and active in the high school band rifle club. He enjoys radio repair as a hobby and weekend job. Morse High delegates announced include Roy Stuart Stephen DeWick William Luke and Donald Thayer. two more are expected to be announced Friday.

The Lions Club Lyndon Harris Jerome H. Harris Harvard Street Boys State University of Maine Harris Morse High School Rifle Club Morse High Roy Stuart Smith-Tobey Post, A. L Stephen DeWick Bath Trust Co William Luke Rotary Club Donald Thayer Elks Club

Cosmopolitan Drama Club Holds Annual Banquet in Portland

The Cosmopolitan Drama club hosted its annual banquet at the Columbia Hotel in Portland last Wednesday. Attending were active members Mrs. Edward Brown, Mrs. Carl Pierce, Mrs. Richard Thompson, and local members including Mrs. Bernard A. Knight as president, with multiple other members named in attendance.

Cosmopolitan Drama Club Columbia Hotel Portland Edward Brown Carl Pierce Drama Club Richard Thompson Bernard A. Knight Loring R. Addison John E. Hayes Delan Bon

Red Cross Offers Home Care Course for Sick and Injured

The Brunswick Red Cross Chapter will host a Home Care for Sick and Injured course led by Miss Doris Cutler starting May 13 at 7 30 p m. Three hour sessions run daily Monday to Friday from May 13 to May 24. Nurses teachers or community leaders may apply. teachers can earn degree credit. For details call Bath Red Cross at HI 3 4601 or HI 3 4624.

Brunswick Red Cross Doris Cutler Bath Red Cross

Bowdoinham Grange hosts public supper for baseball gear

Bowdoinham Merry Meeting Grange voted to let junior Fireman's Association members use the hall for a public supper this month to raise funds for baseball equipment. The charter was draped for Clayton Hutchins. Lectureswoman Florence Fiephen led a Mother's Day program. Various members and guests noted across town.

Merry Meeting Grange Fireman's Association Grange Clayton Hutchins Florence Fiephen Anna Palmer Eva Palmer Core Hobart

Dartmouth Freshman Captain Plays Heavyweight Wrestling

Duncan Lamum, named 1956 freshman football captain, competes as a heavyweight wrestler on the Indian varsity team, illustrating dual NCAA involvement and athletic versatility.

Duncan Lamum Dartmouth

St Mary's Guild Plans Camp Funding And Youth Travel

St Mary's Guild of Grace Episcopal Church met at the parish house on Tuesday. Members voted to send a Sunday School member to St Thomas Summer Camp in Lincolnville for one week and to donate to the camp. They also approved sending a Sunday School member to the Bowdoin College Youth Conference this summer. Mrs Wilmer I Voorhees reported on St Luke's Cathedral meeting in Portland. Plans for the annual dinner in early June were discussed, and a successful rummage sale held May 8 was noted.

Parent Fred Douglass Hazel Allison Bessie Boulay Topsham Frank Nile Carrie Sheen Elmer Gowell Florence Sheen Thelma Jasper Bowdoin Lauriston Eunice Ayer Bath Grace Douglas Auburn Gloria Richards Lewiston Chase Portland Electa O. E Harpswell Brunswick Linwood Hackett Frank Niles Maine Medical Center Elmer Jordan Perley McPherson Gardiner General Hospital St. Mary's Guild of Grace Episcopal Church St. Thomas Linconville Bowdoin College Wilmer I. Voorhees St. Luke's

Grace Brown to Wed Donald Bailey in June

Mr and Mrs Glenwood Brown announce the engagement of their daughter Grace Brown to Donald Bailey son of Chester Bailey of Crescent Lake and the late Eva Bailey. Miss Brown a Morse High School junior and Mr Bailey an employee of J J Miller Inc contractor plan a late June wedding.

Glenwood Brown Miss Grace Brown Donald Bailey Chester Bailey Crescent Lake Eva Bailey Miss Brown Morse High School Bailey J. J. Miller, Inc

Farm for sale in Woolwich with fifty acres

Attractive farm listing in Woolwich offers fifty acres land a beautiful old home modern kitchen hot water furnace and electric hot water tank. Contact Adam Greenblatt at 233 Washington Street Bath Hilltop 34350 for details.

Adam Greenblatt, Realtor Washington Street Bath Maine Hilltop Adam. Greenblatt Dresden Ada Y. Greenblatt Dial Hilltop Kennebec River Greenblatt, Real Estate Ncshington Street Woolwich Insurance Real Estate North End Washington St

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