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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1956
Page
6
Friday and Sunday events at Riverside Hall and Small Point church showcase Youth Fellowship charity efforts. Visitation, May 27 church membership, and multiple committee updates accompany reports on budgets, scholarships, and upcoming Vacation Bible School planning.
A double barreled shotgun once owned by Hermann Goering was handed to Lt. Col. Steve Lichene by a German officer he captured near the war’s end. Lichene, now a Denver real estate executive, sold the gold inlaid weapon to a Denver antique shop where it is exhibited. The shotgun is valued at several hundred dollars.
A hospital auxiliary hosted an afternoon tea with online guests Mrs Kenneth N Francisco and Miss Katherine Ames. Nurses Alumni Association escorts gave tours as the Tea was served in the dining room with spring arrangements including pink snapdragons and yellow chrysanthemums.
Miss Mabel Ashe was elected president of the Pilgrim Fellowship of Central Congregational church. Annette Bailey became vice president with Marshall Libby as treasurer and Judith Ashe as secretary. The group plans to attend Lincoln County and Camp Manitou events next summer.
A 34 year old West Point fisherman, Christopher Wallace, was towed to safety after his boat had engine trouble seven miles southeast of Seguin Island. He was found in good condition after a daylong ordeal in rough seas and had been reported missing Friday evening after leaving in a 24 foot inboard to haul trawls. Coast Guard rescuers located him and arrived at Popham Beach station around 12 15 a m today.
Bath B n ai B r ith chapter held its May meeting at North Street home of Mrs Samuel Levin and announced officers for 1956 57. President Mrs Jesse Levin first vice president Mrs Donald Povich second vice president Mrs Morris Goldstein treasurer and financial secretary Mrs Samuel Prawer recording secretary Mrs Abraham Kramer correspond ing secretary Mrs Louis M Silverman counselor.
Parker Head Baptist church will have Parker Head guest speaker War ren Harris of Georgetown and Harris will serve as pastor during the summer starting June 3. Miss Betty Anne Wyman and Lonnie Belt, U S N , wed May 9 at Small Point. The groom stationed at Brunswick Naval Air Station. Numerous local residents attended the wedding and reception at the Lewis Lowell home. Various church and community activities noted. PTA meeting May 24. Girl Scouts and Brownies Thursday.
Navy Recruiting Station in Augusta announces Lt. Natalie M. DeWar from Boston will visit May 17 from 4 to 5 pm and May 18 from 3 to 5 pm for nurse interviews. The Navy Nurse Corps seeks volunteers for service in war or national emergency, with two year terms and age 21 to 39.
With 1929 as 100, Mexico now shows a production index of 340, higher than the United States at 204 and Europe at 184, signaling a strong rebound in Mexican output relative to pre-crash levels.
About 80 members and friends attended the Corliss Street Baptist church annual meeting and covered dish supper in the vestry. New officers for 1956 57 were elected and reports from multiple church groups and committees were presented.
Morse High notes Curtis scholar Walter Oman Fullerton honored by University of Maine Phi Kappa Phi chapter with a certificate dated April 27 1956 signed by George F Dow. Morse Softball teams Ridge Runners Strike Outs The Morse Hitters and Tinas Thumpers were announced for league play at Huse Field. Senior class assembly May 11 featured performances including tap dance songs ballet and vaudeville numbers from students and staff.
Dr. Phil Putnam and John Dunn testified as character witnesses for two dogs in a California case. They argued the Kerry Blues were not a public nuisance, but Municipal Judge John Barnett ruled the dogs disturbed the neighborhood and fined Mrs. Garnet Helms $50.
Mother's Day services were held at Small Point and Parker Head churches with attendees and local ministers named. Community meetings followed, including a Popham Circle clam chowder supper planning at the library, co chaired by Mrs. Isaacson and Mrs. Leonard. Local residents attended cottages, visits, and occasional illness noted. several families from Bath and nearby towns were guests or hosts at cottages and dinners over the weekend.
Dromore Extension Group gathered at the grange hall with Mrs. Evetine Beals guiding the Meals for Many and Time Savers programs. Several locals visited family and friends including Bernard Carlsons from Dix Island and George Stacey’s party from Day's Ferry Woolwich.
Florida cooks blend fresh cocoanut with fish and desserts. For those who dislike grating coconut, the author suggests running it through a food chopper to speed preparation.
Mrs Fitzgerald was re elected president of the West Bath P T A at a Thursday meeting in the Littlefield School. Other officers elected include Mrs Everett Comeau as vice president and Mrs Leon Belanger Jr as secretary, with Mrs Loring Small as treasurer.
The Bath Board of Education approved contracts for two new teachers. Mrs. Moody Flint will teach English and social studies in Grade Seven at Bath Junior High, returning to Bath schools from 1954-55. Lloyd Pond, Standish Consolidated Elementary principal, will be principal and teach Grade Six at Fisher School, bringing his Maine and Farmington training plus WWII service to the post.
Miss Phyllis Warner was elected worthy advisor of Rainbow Assembly at a Masonic Temple meeting on Friday night. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Maurice J Warner of 822 Middle Street and twin sister to the current worthy advisor Frances Warner. Other officers named include Mabell Ashe Anna Lonn Nancy Eseley Betsy Bertrand and Ellen Low. Tryouts for parts in the Bow are set for Monday May 21 at 645 p.m. at the temple with a semi public installation planned for Friday May 25.
The Education Department will accept Grinnell Co. bid for a dry pipe sprinkler system in three Aroostook State Teachers College buildings for 18308 dollars covering Normal Hall South Hall and the Administration building. A transfer of 1200 dollars from Augusta State hospital funds funds to install an oil burner at Bath Military Naval Children's Home replaces a coal stoker. A new remote controlled two way station will replace the fallen radio tower at State Police headquarters on Fayette Hill.
Bob Irvine soloed for the first time on his 16th birthday in Vancouver Washington after about a year of lessons. His father Ellis Irvine recalls the boy’s lifelong interest in aviation from toy models to flight plans to joining the Air Force and piloting a jet.
Rumford High Panthers rallied from a 11-6 deficit, scoring four in the seventh and two in the eighth to tie Morse High 12-12 at Kelley Field. In the ninth, Rumford pushed across the decisive run as Herb Legere and Rollie Jonaitis starred on defense and Holman led with three earlier hits. Aubut and Allen shared pitching duties for Morse. Rumford improved to 4-0 in the league and dropped Morse to second place in the Andy Valley League.
Morse High defeats Brunswick 102 3 to 51 and Gardiner 56 1 3 in a Brunswick Friday meet. Billy Luke wins the 100 and 220 yard dashes. Robinson takes the mile and half mile. Champagne and DeWick star in field events as Morse records multiple firsts.
Probate records list wills and administrations for multiple Maine and Massachusetts estates. Names include Holman, Brown, Blais, Jack, Getchell, Ingraham, Swan, Watson, McNeil, Thompson, Aitkin Duncan, Curtis, Neal, Grainger, Howe, with executors and administratrices appointed or petitioned, and inventories filed.
Filing records show first and final accounts for estates in Bath and nearby towns. Guardians conservators and administrators include Bridgham Fitz gerald Morse Small Jewell McDermott Rogers Jewell and Waters with bond, license to sell real estate, and distribution petitions noted.
Dr. E. Darlow vice president of Oklahoma A. & M. College told Henryetta 4 H club members they must do more work than they are paid for before earning higher pay, in a speech at a banquet.
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