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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1956

Page

4

Mixed Local Notices Show Service Members and Families

A long string of brief notices lists military movements births surgical patients and social visits. Entries mention U S S Chittenden officer John Meljee arriving at Bang Beach May 20, Lt McPhee in Seattle and California, a Bath hospital pendectomy for Gerald Little, and multiple visits and travels among families in Bath and nearby towns.

John Mel Jee Chittenden Bang Beach Japan California Alaska D. E Lieut McPhee Howard Dummer Street Seattle Wash

Air Force airman to serve three years near Paris

A/3ec R. John Cahill of the U S Air Force arrived in France May 5 and will be stationed at an Air Base near Paris for three years after a 30 day furlough with his parents Jr. and Mrs. Andrew R. Cahill of 68 South Street. His mailing address is A/3c R. John Cahill A F 11289292 C A M A A P O 10 New York NY.

L. William Fogg, Jr Joan Hawkes England L. W. Fogg, Jr South View West Rodham King Lynn Norfolk John Cahill U. S. Air Force France Paris Cahill Andrew R. Cahill South Street R. John Cahill A. F New York N. Y

Furrows Visit Mrs Furrow's Mother in Waterville

Mr and Mrs Russell Furrow of Brown Street spent the weekend with Mrs Furrow's mother in Waterville.

Mrs Russell Furrow Brown Street Mrs. Furrow Waterville

Mrs Esther Steen Returns to Portland for Summer

Esther Steen, who spent the winter at St. Petersburg Florida, arrived in Portland by plane Friday and has returned to her Washington street home for the summer. Mr and Mrs H Ralph Forbes have returned to their Center street home after a two weeks’ visit with relatives in Charlestown West Virginia and Chicago. They also visited Washington DC.

Otis Bartlett Ferin, N. H Leon Bartlett Granite Street Harry Bartlett Leon Bartletts Esther Steen St. Petersburg Fla Portland Washington Street H. Ralph Forbes Center Street Charlestown W. Va Chicago Mrs. Forbes Washington, D.C

Newcastle couple visit locals Friday

Mr and Mrs Ernest Lipppmann of Newcastle were local visitors Friday.

Ernest Lippmann Newcastle

Bath Girl Scouts meet at Merrymeeting Section

Among those from Bath attending the Merrymeeting Section meeting of Girl Scouts at Rockland Thursday were Mrs. Donald C. Freeman president who conducted the meeting Mrs. Linwood Haynes Mrs. Thomas Aikenhead Miss Dorothy Marshall Mrs. Everett Fraser Mrs. Albert Rea Mrs. Sherman Mitchell Mrs. Harold Graffam and Mrs. Oliver Foster.

Bath Merrymeeting Rockland Donald C. Freeman Linwood Haynes Thomas Aikenhead Dorothy Marshall Everett Fraser Albert Rea Sherman Mitchell Harold Graffam Oliver Foster

Local Families Travel and Visit Nearby Relatives

Word arrives that Mr and Mrs Arthur LeVas seur and Mr and Mrs Arnold LeVasseur reached Riverside California to settle there after leaving Bath for a future home. Mrs Andrus Coleman travels to Gloucester Massachusetts for her father Captain Ralph Walen’s illness. Edward Morse and family of Schenectady New York visit Otis Morse and Marius Page in Bath area for weekend. Roberta Lait of Boston arrives to spend weekend with her mother Mrs Harry Lait in Bath.

Arthur LeVasseur Arnold LeVasseur Riverside Calif Bath California Andrus Coleman Bath Street Gloucester Mass Capt Ralph Walen Roberta Lait Boston Harry Lait Bluff Road

Weekend Guests Visit Local Families In Auburndale

Miss Anne S Day of Lasell Junior College Auburndale Massachusetts spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs Harry L Day at 15 Green Street with guest Miss Donna Jensen of Worcester. Daniel D Holt US Army arrived from Fort Devens to visit his parents Mr and Mrs Victor Choquette at 34 Oliver Street. Mr and Mrs Simon L Stevens and son Harold of The Forks were weekend guests of Mrs Stevens father Reubin C Walker and Mrs Walker on Middle Street. Mrs Charles H Cahill hosted the Monday Contract Club with luncheon at her High Street home.

Gerald Little James Little Middle Street Bath Memoria Hospital Gerald Bath Pvt Earle C. Robinson Clyde C. Robinson Heathlane 8Th Infantry Division Fort Carson Colo Robinson 8Th Europe Lewiston High School Army Anne S. Day Lasell Junior College Auburndale Mass Harry L. Day Green Street Donna Jensen Worcester Daniel D. Holt USA Fort Devens Victor Choquette Oliver Street Simon L. Stevens Harold of the Forks Stevens Reubin C. Walker Walker Charles H. Cahill High Street Anne A. Amirault Deserie Amirault Center Street Forsyth Dental Infirmary Boston Forsyth Newman Club Amirault Richard Clukey Edward Ary Andover

Local families gather as summer cottage season opens

Mrs Ambrose Curran returns home after two weeks with her daughter and family. Schenectady New York residents Mr and Mrs Paul Martiros and son Gregory Paul visit, while Mr and Mrs Lloyd Losier host a dinner in Phippsburg for Mrs Albert Losier of Bath. Other attendees include Mr and Mrs Horatio White and children. Harrison Bowie and daughter Phillis open their Small Point Beach cottage for the summer.

Ambrose Curran Blind Crossing Paul Martiros Gregory Paul Schenectady N. Y Lloyd Lesier Neal, Bruce Kathy Ann Phippsburg Losier Albert Losier Russell Street Bath Horatio White Gary, Janice and Lee Brunswick Harrison Bowie Phillis Raymond Court Small Point Beach

Mrs Danforth Returns From Painted Post Visit

Mrs Frank W Danforth returns to her home at 1075 High Street after a two week visit with her daughter and family, Mr and Mrs Alton Swett in Painted Post New York. Her other daughter Miss Eleanor Danforth accompanied her home driving to Painted Post over the weekend.

Frank W. Danforth High Street Painted Post N. Y Alton Swett Eleanor Danforth

Local Hosts Welcome Sun Day Dinner Guests

Mr and Mrs George Foster Mr and Mrs Donald Foster and twins Kim and Karen of Bowdeinham with Mrs Stanley Doughty of Portland visited Mr and Mrs Edgar McBrine at 46 Denny road for Sunday dinner.

George Foster Donald Foster Kim Karen Bowdeinham Stanley Doughty Portland Edgar McBrine Denny Road

Local society notes from city residents and visitors

Friends receive word from Mrs. Lena Shepard Harnden that her sister Mrs. Frank Smith, now in Altadena California, is hospitalized for a fractured hip. Other items note Mrs. Kenneth Mayberry in Bath Memorial Hospital, Mrs. Harold Carter and Mrs. Louise Carter visiting Cumberland Center relatives, Miss Ann Kimball’s Cape Cod vacation return, and several local residents hosting or visiting family in Maine, Florida, Boston, Ohio, and Massachusetts.

Lena Shepard Harnden High Street Altadena Calif Frank Smith California Kenneth Mayberry Portsmouth N. H Bath Memorial Hospital Mr. Mayberry and Sons

Residents Return and Visits Highlight Bath Weekend

Mrs. Thomas Wetherington came home from Memorial hospital after surgery on April 27 and April 19 admission. Exeter couple Mr. and Mrs. William Temple visited Mrs. Margaret Temple at the Old Folks Home in Bath. Merle C. Niles and family returned from Branford after a week with relatives. William Daley of Camden visited Bath friends, former resident. Vernon Miller returned home after a stay with the Plummers in Edgecomb. Lillian Rice of Yarmouth visited Bath parents at Somerset Place. Bath attendees at Za Za Zuan meeting at Portland Odd Fellows hall included Dorothy Wright and others.

Thomas Wetherington Western Avenue Memorial Hospital William Temple Exeter, N. H Bath Mr. Temple Margaret Temple Old Folks Home William Daley Camden Mrs. Daley Middle Street Lillian Rice Yarmouth Henry T. B Leeman Somerset Place Odd Fellows Hall Portland Dorothy Wright Carolyn Thompson Jessie Morrell Beatrice Burns Alice Rideout

Local families host guests from area towns

Mr and Mrs Merritt Mitchell and Mr and Mrs Robert Mitchell of this city were guests Sunday of the Merritt Mitchells daughter and family, Mr and Mrs John Moore of Stonington. Mr and Mrs John Anderson and son of Kennebunk were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs A Lincoln Anderson at their Tower Circle home.

Merritt Mitchell Robert Mitchell This City Merritt Mitchells John Moore Stonington John Anderson Kennebunk A. Lincoln Anderson Tower Circle

Thomases Welcome Daughter Wendy May in East Hartford

Mr and Mrs Richard H Thomas of East Hartford formerly Bath announce the birth of a daughter on May 6 in East Hartford. The baby weighs seven pounds eight ounces and is named Wendy May. Mrs Thomas is the former Lillian Witham daughter of Mr and Mrs John Witham of 30 Highland Street.

George McPhail East Sebago George Davis McPhail Maine General Hospital Portland McPhail Shirley Clark Clarence B Clark Oak Street Richard H Thomas East Hartford

Bath Family Dinner Hosts Share Weekend Guests

Mr. and Mrs. Marius H. Page gave a family dinner at their Academy street home Sunday. Guests included Mrs. Jason A. Merrill, Donald T. Page and sons, George VanWynen with daughters, A. Lincoln Anderson and daughters, and Edward Morse with children from Bath and Schenectady, N Y.

Marius H. Page Academy Street Jason A. Merrill Donald T. Page Donald Richard Gregory George VanWynen Jane Kendra A. Lincoln Anderson Christine Kathy Bath Edward Morse Carol Susan Peter Schenectady N. Y Carol Susan Mr. Morse Otis Morse Corliss Street Morse

Local residents noted for hospital and committee roles in York Harbor and Bath

Mrs. Charles R. Sims entered Harbor hospital for minor surgery in York Harbor. Mrs. Jane Fenn of Bath was named to the Maine Republican National Committee resolutions committee, also serving as Sagadahoc Young GOP vice chair. Sumner T. Pike of Lubec also named to the committee. Alice Canacaris returned from a Boston wedding. The piece lists numerous visits and family events in Bath and surrounding towns, including hospital stays and bridal events.

Charles R. Sims North Street Harbor Hospital York Harbor Jane Fenn Bath Maine Republican National Committee Maine Council of Young Republicans Fenn Sagadahoc

Donovan Birth Announcement for Hatboro Pa Son

Mr and Mrs William Donovan of Hatboro Pennsylvania announce the birth of a son on May 13 Mrs Donovan is the former Patricia Crocker daughter of Mr and Mrs Beltran Crocker of Woolwich

William Donovan Hatboro Donovan Patricia Crocker Beltran Rocker Woolwich

Morse honors five seniors with Charters of Freedom medals

Harry F. Morse of New London Conn former Bath resident chaired the Good Citizenship committee of the Nathan Hale Branch Sons of the American Revolution and presented Charters of Freedom medals on May 4 to five area high school seniors chosen by their faculties for citizenship accomplishments. Morse was elected historian of the branch and is a grandson of the late Charles W. Morse.

Harry F. Morse New London Conn Bath Nathan Hale Morse Charles W. Morse

Garden Club Members Attend Saco District Meeting

Mrs William Turpie presides Bath Garden club. Mrs G Thomas Murphy Mrs Arthur W King and Mrs David C Dickson attend the Saco District Maine Federation of Garden clubs meeting in South Portland. Murphy receives honorable mention for a flower arrangement.

William Turpie Bath Garden Club G. Thomas Murphy Arthur W. King David C. Dickson Saco District Maine Federation of Garden Clubs South Portland Murphy

Beacon Lights Present Three Act Comedy At Church

Beacon Lights stage a three act comedy titled Doctors Orders at the Beacon Street Methodist church Saturday night. Letty Madden played by Beverly Howe confronts the theft case against Adolf Madden with a witty cast including Dean Bonney Rita Norris Patricia Gaudet and Dwight Packard. The plot follows Lettys pursuit of impulse led liberation as she faces a psychiatrist and exposes the culprits in a humorous small town setting.

Beacon Lights Beacon Street Beverly Howe Henrietta Bonney Doris Steen Dean Bonney Patricia Gaudet Beacon Street Methodist Church Kurtz Gordon Letty Madden Madden Department Store Agatha Adelf Madden Rita Norris Adolf Steve Harmann Dwight Packard Rita Julia Madden Barbara Larrabee Sara Arnold Elaine Mitchell Jenny Powell Jane Shea Cora Kent Izetta Larrabee Maimie Letty Tawyer James Steen Jerome Judson Sherman Mitchell Michael O'Neill Edward Larrabee Dr. Reynolds

Funeral guests from far set attend George E Babine service

Out of town attendees for George E Babine's funeral include Annie Gallant of Bridgeport Connecticut Philip Gallant and John Davids of Chelsea Massachusetts Emily Kingston of Quincy Carlton Kincaid Walter White of Turner Leo White of Leeds Ernest White of Auburn James Babine of Kittery and John Gaudet of Nashua New Hampshire.

George E Babine Annie Gallant Bridgeport

Lini Family Returns From Berlin Weekend Visit

Mr and Mrs Ettere A Lini baldi along with daughters Jean and Gail and sons Richard and Norman are back home on Washington Street Montavy after spending the weekend in Berlin New Hampshire held.

Ettere A. Linibaldi Jean Gail Richard Norman Washington Street Montavy Berlin N. HR

Rubin Couple Attends Boston University Law Alumni Banquet

Attorney and Mrs Harold J Rubin of 684 High Street returned from Boston where they attended the 20th BU Law alumni banquet held Monday night at Parker House. Both are members of BU Law School class of 1936.

Harold J. Rubin High Street Boston Boston University Law School Parker House Rubin B. U. Law School

Portland couple visits relatives and cottage trip noted

Mr and Mrs Ralph Dunton of Casco street Portland stayed overnight with Mrs Dunton's daughter and her husband Mr and Mrs Edward St Martin at 1306 Washington street. They planned to spend several days at their Robinhood cottage. Mrs Dean Farnham of Richardson street attended funeral services for her sister Mrs Bernard Dowe in Augusta with Mrs Charles Doyle and Mrs Bertram Reed from Bath.

Ralph Dunton Casco Street Portland Dean Farnham Richardson Street Augusta Bernard Dowe Bath Charles Doyle Bertram Reed

Peacocks Held At King Solomon Court

Historical note records that peacocks were kept at the royal court of King Solomon, indicating the presence of exotic birds in ancient Hebrew rule and royal precincts.

Solomon

Cynthia Osgood Crowned Queen At Rainbow Assembly Ball

Cynthia Osgood was crowned Queen of the Rainbow Assembly May Ball before about 300 spectators at the center. Frances Warner placed a floral crown on Miss Osgood as escort Joe Fullerton accompanied the queen. The event featured court members, prizes for spot dances, and music by Joe Avery’s orchestra.

Cynthia Osg Caninauty Center Frances Warner Miss Osgood Fred Osgood Bedford Street Ie Tee Joe Fullerton Morse High School Cecil L. Fullerton Huse Street Duane Fitzgerald Sue Owen Herbert Morse Assembly Morse Linwood Temple John Gillespie Francis Bertrand

Morse High Band Fairs Best Rating At Maine Festival

Morse High School band directed by Cecil V. Rowland earned the highest rating possible at the Western Maine Music Festival in Rumford. The non competitive event saw 6000 students across band chorus and orchestra, with 40 Morse members traveling by bus from Bath.

Morse High School Cecil V. Rowland Rumford Western Maine Music Festival Association Rowland Morse Bath Bert Lonn H. Kenneth Smith Eleanor Moore

Sub District Methodist Youth Rally Held at Wesley Church

The Kenanseo District of the Methodist Youth Fellowship held a Spring meeting at Wesley church with over 100 youth. Officers elected include Priscilla Marble president, Carol Webster vice president, Yvonne Crosby secretary, Virginia Knight treasurer, and county chairs from Bath Lewiston Brunswick and Auburn. The event featured Rev. Alfred H. Ives officiating and Miss Marble leading recreation. The next subdistrict meeting will be in Lewiston on Sept 23, with a clean‑up day at the Methodist camp on June 2.

Kenanseo Methodist Youth Fellowship Sunda Wesley Chain Alfred H. Ives Lewiston Augusta Methodist Church Priscilla Marble Bath Wesley Church Carol Webster Commission On Faith Brunswick Pleasant Street Methodist Church Nancy Diehl Lewiston Methodist Church Phyllis Chase Commission On Christian Witness Pleasant Methodist Church James Bailey Commission On Christian Citizenship Margaret Hutchinson E Commission On Christian Fellowship Auburn Methodist Church Oliver W. Bell Miss Marble Harold Emerson Gloria Nason Roger Upham Gail Carleton Waugh Howland

Argentine Fathers' Day Plans in Buenos Aires

Argentine fathers will have their day on June 17 as Dia del Padre. Plans are underway to celebrate Father’s Day in Argentina, where Mothers Day has been observed but Fathers Day was not previously celebrated.

Buenos Aires United States Argentina

Annual Alewife Festival Promises Damariscotta Nature Pageant

The annual Alewife Festival in Damariscotta highlights the spring alewife run up the river to spawn. Crowds will enjoy baked and fried alewives, sides, and ice cream at a Sunday dinner from 11.30 to 6.30, while photographers seek action shots of the sacred stream and river spectacle. The event includes an Alewife Queen and court with candidates from local schools and a ceremonial emphasis on the fish’s migratory journey and will to spawn.

Damariscotta Damariscotta Lake Portugal Nobleboro Newcastle Damariscotta Mills Bristol High School South Bristol High School Lincoln Academy

Green crabs named top enemy of soft shell clams

Maine and federal biologists told the Spring shellfish meeting at the State House that green crabs remain the major threat to soft shell clams. Strategies include specialized fencing to protect flats, crab disease studies, biology and climate impact research, and predator analysis.

Augusta Maine Sea and Shore Fisheries Department U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Maine State House Jo Glade U. S. Fish A Wildlife Sy McKown Glude Glade Robert L. Dow Dow Norman Bailey Donald Harriman Malcolm Richards Phillip Goggins Can

Fisher PTA Variety Program And Meeting Recap

The Fisher PTA showcase featured students from Grades 4 to 6 performing songs, dances, and piano solos including selections like The First Tulip and Humming Bird. After the program, refreshments were served and the association met with Mrs. Dennis Murphy directing games and stories, hosted by Mrs. Russell Young and Mrs. Everett Quimby with room mothers and volunteers handling refreshments.

Richard Smit Carol Doyle Sue P Dance Brahms Bullaby Givi Tharks Arrioi Safe Age Wetherspaton We Ngnes Dean A Ton Marv Ellen Clark Alt Cham Thombs Dean Kindeau J Rovers Danny Oliver Russell Young Verett Quimby Robert Huggard George McKellar John Swearingen Maurice Owen Bernard Presley Joseph Murphy Leonard Thombs A. Bergeron Frank Techiera Laneste Gallagher Arthur All

Glaucoma Blinds Over 40000 Americans, Study Finds

A new study reveals more than 40,000 Americans have lost vision to glaucoma. Health experts urge routine eye exams and early treatment to prevent further cases and preserve sight nationwide.

Institute to Train Elementary Teachers This June

A two week institute for elementary teachers will be held at Bath Junior High School from June 11 to 18. The program includes Harvard Boston University extension course Science for the Elementary School led by Miss Pearl Nelson. It offers guidance on science concepts, material construction, group projects, visual aids, and evaluation of resources. Two or three hours of credit toward Ed.M or B.S. will be awarded. Sessions run daily 8 30 a m to 1 30 p m.

Bath Junior High Harvard- Boston University Elemetary School Miss Pearl Nelson Sylar Boston University

Lovellette Tops Minneapolis Scorers With 1526 Points

Clyde Lovellette led the Minneapolis Lakers in NBA scoring with 1526 points last season ranking fourth in the league.

Clyde Lovellette Minneapolis Lakers

Library group promotes reading through school project

A school library initiative brings together teachers and parents to introduce library facilities to children. Activities include story telling, drawing, and class discussions to foster regular library use in upper grades, with Mrs. Phiaeon Derr and others coordinating and a tea hosted by the library committee.

Phiaeon Derr Loring R. Addison Clara Hutchins Helen Janales Catherine Larra Elizabeth Young Hee William Greene PTA Ee Occa

Fountains at Memorial Auditorium Spark Gas Backflow

In Buffalo officials blamed a faulty valve for a gas backflow into the drinking fountains at Memorial Auditorium. The incident disrupted the concession area's water lines and caused a notable crowd reaction.

Buffalo, N Buffalo Memorial Auditorium

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