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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1955

Page

6

Bath and Woolwich residents attend Inaugural Ball in Augusta

Bath and Woolwich social circles flocked to Augusta for the Inaugural Ball Thursday night. The list included Mr. and Mrs. Robert Brewer and many other Bath residents, while Woolwich delegates joined the festivities.

Bath Augusta Robert Brewer A. M. Main Harold Oldis Lynn M. Bussey Ihe C. Shumway William Bennett Patricia Mulcahy James Feeney Edward Sampson Harry W. Thebeau Frances Callan Donald Perry Harold EB. Perry Rodney E. Ross, Jr Woolwich Brian M. Jewett William Thornton Ivory C. Strout Edward Murphy

Foster Point Visitors Spend Day With Boothbay Friends

Mr and Mrs Arthur Cormier and daughter Marjorie of Foster Point road were guests for a day earlier in the week of Mr and Mrs Willard Adams of Boothbay.

Clarence Clark Wilson M. Wright Cumberland Mills Wright George Wright Winfield Wright Woolwich Arthur Cormier Marjorie Foster Point Road Willard Adams Boothbay Harvey Henderson, Jr Linda Foster's Point Mrs. Pierce Park Street Portland

Community Notes From Maine City Hospital And Local Homes

James McLaughlin a veteran carrier at the city post office is hospitalized at Memorial hospital after major surgery Thursday. The piece lists residents visiting, studying, or returning home, including Cambridge Mass visitor for obituary, Jesse Munsey’s New Year visit in Woolwich, Sally True resuming studies at Wellesley, and many local families hosting or traveling over the holiday period.

James McLaughlin United States Post Office Memorial Hospital McLaughlin Sally True Wellesley College Wellesley Mass F Edward Dale True Front Street

Gorham State college yearbook staff and local notices

The Hillcrest yearbook lists Gorham State Teachers College students Joyce Stover and Joan E Edgett as staff. Bruce N Henderson of Portland named editor in chief. Local residents receive hospital and travel updates including Nellie DArcy at Maine General, Alice Stilphen at Memorial hospital, Lotta Goodwin residing with Benjamin Woodside and entering Old Ladies Home, and Daniel P Bartlett admitted to Bath Memorial.

Gorham State Teachers College The Hillcrest Joyce Stover Joan E. Edgett Bruce N. Henderson Portland Nellie D'Arcy Bruce ‘Street John Atwood Maine General Hospital Atwood Winship Street Lotta Goodwin Bath California Benjamin Woodside Winter Street Old Ladies Home High Street Daniel P Bartlett Woolwich Bath Memorial Hospital

Bath Housing Authority chief confined at home by illness

Bernard E. Varnum executive director of the Bath Housing Authority is confined to his home at 17 Bowman Street by illness, according to a brief notice from the agency.

Bernard E. Varnum The Bath Housing Authority Bowman Street

Adamses relocate to Wellesley from 949 High Street

Mr and Mrs James Adams have moved their residence from 949 High Street to Wellesley Massachusetts confirming a change of address for the couple.

James Adams High Street Wellesley, Mass

Notable Local Moves and Visits Across Bath and Vicinity

Howard O Frye of Cot appears in Bath to supervise home alterations in Arrowsic and stays at the Sedgwick during a visit. Dorothy Weeks hosts a club luncheon and contract afternoon at Middle Street. Henry M Powers of the Excambion sails to join ship after a visit with parents. Various residents travel, host, or recover from illness, with several entries noting moves, visits, and social events in Bath and surrounding towns.

Howard O. Frye Co T Mass Arrowsic Lawrence R. Vail Frye Baker Chocolate Co Dorchester Sedgwick Miss Dorothy Weeks Middle Street Henry M. Powers American Export Lines New York H. Martin Powers Washington Street

Renshaw Parady Wedding Set at St Marys Church

Miss Elaine T. Renshaw daughter of Mr and Mrs Richard F Renshaw of 70 Denny Road and Edmund H Parady son of Mrs Gladys Parady of East Brunswick will be married Saturday at St Marys Roman Catholic Church. The Munsey families of Court Street and West Bath spent the weekend in Boston attending the Ice Capades.

Richard Klimoff Concord N. H Salvation Army Bath Klimoff Elaine T. Renshaw Richard F. Renshaw Denny Road Edmund H. Parady Gladys Parady East Brunswick St. Mary's Warren R. Munsey Court Street Warren P. Munsey West Bath Boston

Misfit Traffic Incident In Fort Worth Involves Army Rookie

An 18 year old Army soldier was involved in a minor traffic collision and could not be ticketed for careless driving or lacking a license. The sergeant stated the Army status did not affect the outcome, and police held the same view. Snowfall in areas south of Lakes Erie and Ontario averages 150 inches yearly. Notre Dame captain-elect Ray Lemek played guard on offense and linebacker on defense. Mrs. Lawrence Averill of Anna visited Bath, and Miss Dorothy Stevens of Bath hosted by cousin Miss Joyce Worrey in Cundy's Harbor.

Fort Worth Tex Lakes Erie Ontario Ray Lemek Notre Dame Lawrence A. Averill Anna Bath Dorothy Stevens Joyce Worrey Cundy’s Harbor

Unusual Circumstances Noted For Spartans Football

The Michigan State College Board of Agriculture commends the Spartan football team for spirit and sportsmanlike conduct under unusual circumstances. The board did not define the phrase but noted the record of three wins and six losses.

East Lansing Mich State Board of Agriculture Michigan State College Spartans

Lions blank Colts 35 0 for first shutout since 1945

The Detroit Lions defeated the Baltimore Colts 35 to 0 in a season game. The shutout marked the Lions first since 1945 and opponents included the Chicago Cardinals.

Detroit Lions Baltimore Colts Lions Chicago Cardinals

Red Men Install Tribal Officers Monday Evening

Sasanoa Tribe of Red Men installed newly elected chiefs and appointed officers Monday evening. James Cilley became Sachem with Harold Libby as Senior Sagamore and George Loveitt as Junior Sagamore. other officers named include Arthur Williams keeper of records and Joseph Haggett collector of wampum. A clam chowder dinner followed and the new Sachem will appoint committees at the next meeting.

Ernest Alley South Bristol Sachem James Cilley Sagamore Harold Libby George Loveitt Arthur Williams Walter Green, Jr Joseph Haggett John St. Martin Ralph Boardman Sannaps George Johnson Harold Loveitt James Guynn Donald Williams Elmer Fox Harrison Hobbs Ernest Avery Arthur Haggett Arthur Groves Harold Trask Arnold Preble

Bath Church Women hear Klimoff speech on duties

Mrs. Capt. Richard A. Klimoff of Bath spoke to the Bath Council of Church Women at Wesley Methodist church on the theme The Church Woman and Her Duties. She urged sociability and service to church, community, and people.

Capt. Klimoff Council OF Bath Church

Montana man slips 12 pigs past Calgary border officials

Amos Thompson of Helena Mont bought three head of swine at a Calgary show and listed them on official forms. On crossing the Montana Canadian border one sow furrowed nine pigs in his truck, forcing quick explanations before customs waved him through.

Mont Amos Thompson Helena Calgary Alta Thompson

North Carolina Football Roster Counts Seniors and Sophomores

The 1954 North Carolina football squad included 13 seniors and 13 sophomores, detailing class distribution on the team.

North Carolina

Hospital Auxiliary Executive Meets Wednesday

The Memori al Hospital Auxiliary executive committee approved a 3770.75 budget for the coming year. Treasurer Mrs. Doyle reported 83.22 spent on kitchen and 337.09 on linen. Mrs. Ambrose resigned as Cozy Corner chair. Mrs. King to fill vacancy with Mrs. Reinoehl as assistant. Five new members joined. Planning for a spring lecture by Harrison Lakin was announced. Clearing House needs include children's winter suits and arm skate sizes.

Memorial Hospital Auxiliary Executive Committee Charles Doyle Clyde Ambrose Sumner Sewall Arthur King Frank Reinoehl Melvin Henderson Courtney Stover Bath West Edward St. Martin Abbott Fletcher Sewall Eastham Guild, Jr Edward L. Kinder, Jr Roger M. Luke Harrison Lakin York U. S. Diplomatic Corps Clearing House Duncan McInnes Richard Kimball

Wesley Women Meet Tuesday at Church Vestry

The Woman's Society for Christian Service at Wesley Methodist held its regular January meeting in the church vestry with strong attendance. Mrs. Walter Upham presided. Miss Nan Brown led devotions. reports were read by secretary pro tem Merle Niles. A Thursday noon luncheon was announced and will be guided by co chairmen Mrs. Charles Marble and Mrs. William Temple. Plans were made to purchase drapery material for the primary Sunday School room. Mrs. Herbert Lemont presented colored slides from trips across the West Coast Texas and Florida. A rising vote of thanks followed.

Richard A. Klimoff Concord N. H Bath Bath Council of Church Women Wesley Methodist Church Clinton A. Fleming William A. Hill Blanche Locke Daniel Matter Thomas Aikenhead Charles Howe Donald Freeman World Missions John Parker Christian Social Relations Stanley~ Hunter Christian World Relations Marius Page William Craft Merle C. Niles Portland Council of Church Women Central Congregational Church Phippsburg Congregational Church Church of the New Jerusalem Stanley Hunter Wesley Church Louis A. Dole Klimoff Wesley Harold L. Allen Oliver W. Bell Woman's Society For Christian Service Walter Upham Nan Brown George Hopkins Merle Niles Charles Marble William Temple Mare King Herbert Lemont West Coast Texas Florida William Hanson Wilfred Trott Arthur Farris

Lewiston Morse Game Broadcast To Be Radio Relay

Four Bath businesses sponsor a Morse Lewiston basketball game broadcast on WLAM Friday night. The top Maine schoolboy matchup will air about 9 p.m. to reach Bath fans unable to attend the Lewiston Armory event. Sponsors include Burgess Market Oakhurst Dairy Sam Prawer and Co and Freeman's Barber Shop.

Bath Morse-Lewiston Maine Lewiston WLAM Lewiston Armory Burgess Market Oakhurst, Dairy Sam Prawer and Co Freeman's

Gastonia Police Take Daily Pay Cut With Subistence Rebate

Gastonia policemen accept a five dollar per day salary reduction, effective now. In the long term the loss is offset by a subsistence allowance, restoring about thirty dollars weekly after tax adjustments.

Gastonia N. C

Parents and teachers tour Bath Junior High lunch program

About 200 local P.T.A. parents and teachers attended a dinner at Bath Junior High to learn how the school lunch program operates. Mrs. Ann Perry explained the lunch process, followed by business notes and a forthcoming dance, Valentine party, rummage sale, and band concert planned for February.

P.T.A Bath Junior High Ann Perry Francis Bertrand Ways and Means Huse School Freeman's

Dromore Grangers Host Dinner For Past Officers

Dromore Grangers invited past master Ray Campbell and Mrs Campbell to a dinner before their regular meeting. Members assisted in dining and a rising vote thanked the hosts. The evening featured quizzes memories tests and prizes with plans announced for the next grange meeting on January 25.

Dromore Grangers Ray Campbell Campbell Florence Rollins Eveline Beals Annie Malcolm Clara Ellis Hazel Ellis Robin Purington Willard Blair Elfreda Perkins Aletha Campbell Eva Rogers Everett Wright Jessie Morrell Rubin Purington Candy Ada King Annie Wilson Myron Ellis The Grange

Bath Revives Ice Skating With Expanded Goddard Rink

Bath residents enjoy skating at Goddard Rink, Hyde Park Pond, and Sewall Pond, boosted by five flood lights and a public address system. Milliken oversees cleanups by Arthur Sonia and Robert Lowery, with 50 percent more overflow and a heated warming building. After school and weekend hours run into evenings, and Bath Bus Service offers reduced fares for students.

Bath William Milliken Goddard Hyde Park Pond Sewall Pond Milliken Arthur Sonia Morse High School Robert Lowery Morse Goddard Rink Charles B. Doyle

Northeast Airlines highlighted for Atlantic route and growth

McKenney outlined Northeast Airlines impact serving 36 New England cities plus Montreal over 21 years and carrying four million passengers. The carrier operates from LaGuardia, serves TWA, Air France, British and Italian aircraft, employs about 1000 people with a four million dollar payroll, and holds one and a half million dollars cash reserve to fund expansion and advertising. The firm is subsidized 1.6 million by the federal government and seeks new routes to Miami via Washington to end subsidies and boost revenue and employment.

Net North Atlantic U.S U.S. Air Force Air France LaGuardia Field McKenney Northeast George Gardiner Northeast Airlines Civil Aeronautics Board Florida Washington New York Miami Frederick E. Drake, Jr Bowdoin College Lud Elliman Damariscotta Richard Klimoff Concord N. H William Clemmons Brunswick Fred Johnson Eugene Hanson John Harris Bath Junior High School Hildreth H

Polio Tag Day Planned by Bath Junior High Groups

The Teenage 4-H Club and Mrs. Granville Colby’s seventh grade pupils will canvass Bath after school Friday and Saturday for polio tag day. Donors will receive plastic crutches instead of tags, and Mrs Colby hopes for a turnout as strong as last year.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Charles Robinson Tonawanda N. Y Mr. Robinson Ralph E. Robinson Webber Avenue Calvin Powers Robinhood Francis J. Eastman Maine State Cosmetological Association DeWitt Hotel Chester Plant 357 R. Clinton McFadden North Street Mr. McFadden George A. McFadden Winchester Lawrence Lord Portsmouth Lord Leonard Lord Fitts Street Georgiana McFadden Washington, D. C Trinity College Maureen Griffin Watertown Miss McFadden Paul Tiemer Ellen Newell Mary MacKinnon Topsham James B. Hatch D. Howard Hatch, Jr Westerly, R. I L. E. Tarr Middlestreet Pauline Tarr New Harbor Tarr Foster Pratt Adah Pine Tree Gorham Donald T. Page Grand Chapter O E. S Genesta O. E S Ralph D. Warren New York City Raymond Smith Smith Reginald Saucier Philip Robinson Thomas DeCorsey Merritt Scott Mark Hanna Clarence Atwood Walter Rogers West Palm Beach Rogers Calvin Rogers Bernard Neiley Malden Florence A. Neiley Trufant's Crossing Horman Perkins Donald Stewart Thimble Club Pearl Street Robert Jewell Chester MacKenzie Elmer Blake Percy Miller Earl Coombs Andrew Black Everson Stinson Joseph Williams Flushing Long Island N. Y Mexico Mexico City Acapulco Los Angeles Las Vegas Williams Ann Jewett Day’s Ferry American Air Lines la Guadia Bertrand Lavoie Frances Grainger Bermuda Harold S. Avery Western Avenue Inlaw Harold S. Avery, Jr Diane and Lynn Avery Reading Mrs. Avery Hirma Tobey Tobey Wakefield Wilfred W. Chaney Drusilla Fielding Connecticut College New London Conn O. W. Bell Union Street Reginald Barter, Jr Leah E. Strout Stanley Strout Cornwell Strout Jackson Heights Milton Grace Ferry Cohasset Phyllis Dauphin Social Eight Club Tarbox Street Lucile Stilphen Sadie Garcelon George Darrah George Melzard Alice Rideout Josephine Pinkham Dauphin Ida Burnell Pine Street Andrew Carrillo Richardson Street Mario Sadie McLellan Sa‘co Order of Amaranth Dirigo Court Central Church Arthur W. Gediman Andrews Road Lester Blonder van Nuys Calif Paul Knight Arrowsie Mr. Knight Maurice Knight Elizabeth Webber Cambridge Marcia Stinson Days Ferry Harry C. Webber Winnegance the Times Marcia Simon Jesse Munsey Popham Beach Harvey Chubbuck Jerre F. Hacker, Jr Norway Central Maine General Hospital Hyde Memorial Rehabilitation Hospital Hatta Pierce West Southport Bath and Anne M. Thompson Oak Street Miss Thompson Huse Memorial School Otis Smith Alden, Raymond and Wayne Kittery Mr. Smith Laura Carrier St Theresa's Discussion Club Nancy Blair American Academy of Dramatic Arts Capt William Blair Alice Stilphen Ole.s Wilbur Topham Marius H. Page Academy Street Harold Sewall Small Point Isaiah Williamses Herbert R. Lemont Crocker Worry Charles A. Shepard, Jr Mr. Shepard Parker House Robert E. Perry Auburn Perry New England Telephone and Telegraph Company Dial Ralph O. Dale Buffalo Mrs Ralph O. Dale, Jr Roy Lawrence Bangor Gerald F. Carr Corinne and Gerald Leslie Woodfords Mr. Carr Harold Carr Edward P. Curtis Melvin B. Henderson Rochester John P. Allen Drayton Roed Mr. Allen Percy S. Kufman Hartsdale Ralph E. Milliken Bedford Street Bath Iron Works Reginald Cote Sears, Roebuck Center Street Hospital Auxiliary Executi Cozy Corner King Stanley Woods Arthur Bourque Lawrence Wright Bertrand Ruth Fuller Elvira Birney Coats Wesley Marco Devil V. Rowland Rowland N.E
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