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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1959

Page

3

Oliver couple to celebrate golden anniversary at open house

Mr and Mrs James Oliver of Washington street mark their golden anniversary on June 5 with an open house. They have spent their married life in their present home. Surrounded by two daughters two grandchildren and seven great grandchildren they host relatives from Lynn Mass and Tewksbury Mass including Thelma Hutchins William Demaris James Rogers Nancy Hutchins Joseph Hutchins and Manley Jones. Also noted are visits by Mr Arthur Wing and Ruth Thompson who recently returned from New York City and Bath. Elmer Dinsmore entered Bath Memorial hospital as a medical patient.

James Oliver Washington Street Thelma Hutchins William Demaris James Rogers Nancy Hutchins Joseph Hutchins Lynn Mass Manley Jones Tewksbury Phippsburg Christian Service Committee Clifford Pye Phippsburg Morse High School Unity Circle Florence Oliver Celeste Wallace Alice Lowell Mildred Rogers Small Point Ernest Oliver Popham Donald F. Preble Dromore Extension Association Anita Totman Augusta Evelyn Beals Addict Seavey Eva Rogers Nettie Hughes Thelma Skillin Althea Ward Jeannette Oliver Mildred Dowling Annette Sheffield Addie Seavey Benson’s Animal Farm Hudson N. H George McPhail Leo Hamel Russell Munsey Ed Kenney Bodwell Grange Sagadahoc Sumner Shorey Cosmopolitan Club Morse High Girl Raymond Wyman Carole Wyman Donald Logan Marlene Logan Duncan Farrell Sue Farrell William Blaisdell Victoria Blaisdell Morse High School Girls Athletic Association Marilla Totman Peggy Rogers Viki Blaisdell GAA Morse High Thomas Skeffield Bowdoinham Squirrel Point Light Station Sebasco Richard Cushman Joseph McKane Lucille Cushman

Phippsburg Community Groups Plan Summer Activities

Local committees discuss summer plans from the Phippsburg Christian Service and Unity Circle. School calendars note graduations at Morse High and Phippsburg Elementary, with storms making up a day and a shift in June events.

King Family Visits Bedford Street Home After Army Duty

Lt. C. Thomas King USA his wife Mrs. King and son C. Thomas Jr visit Lt. King’s parents Mr. and Mrs. Marc N. King on Bedford Street. He has completed active duty in Germany and will stay in the active reserve while entering Sears Roebuck manager training after earning a BA at Boston University in 1956.

C. Thomas King USA King C. Thomas Jr Marc N. King Bedford Street Germany Sears’ Roebuck Morse High School Boston University

Miler Family Visits Mrs Klieska in Augusta

Mr and Mrs Robert D Miler and daughter Lynne from Augusta recently visited Mrs Alek Klieska and Mr Klieska at 220 Center Street. Miss Kateri Costain daughter of Mr and Mrs George T Costain of 47 Granite Street will graduate June 6 from Bouve Boston School Medford with a professional diploma in physical therapy and a BS from Tufts. The Costains attended the Bouve Boston school class day May 15 in Cohen Auditorium Medford.

Robert D. Miler Lynne Augusta Mr. Miller Alek Klieska Mr. Klieska Center Street Kateri Costain George T. Costain Granite Street Bouve-Boston School Medford Mass Tufts University Bouve C.stain Bouve- Boston Cohen Auditorium

Local residents attend Methodist Conference and travel notices

Miss Judith Costain returns to Boston after visiting Bath with her parents. Mrs. Abe Dunn visits with Mrs. Everett Lemont and others to Lewiston for the Women's Society Conference on May 20. Beacon Street Methodist delegates attend session. Frank Torrey family moves to 78 Oliver Street. Mrs. Hattie Tuttle and Dorothy McLain return to Rutland, Mass. with the Comeau family. Mr. Comeau to join them for the weekend.

Abe Dunn Waterville Everett Lemont Andrews Road Lemont Wilbur Crocker Charles Madden Women's Society of C Christian—Servies Lewiston Mrs. Crocker Madden Beacon Street

Bloxsoms Return to Indianapolis After Week Visit

Mr. and Mrs. Harry Bloxsom return to Indianapolis Indiana after a week’s visit with his mother Mrs Harry C Bloxsom of 37 Creascent Street in the city.

Harry Bloxsom Indianapolis Ind Harry C. Bloxsom Creascent Street

Miss Ruth Amirault Accepts Expeditor Post in Boston

Miss Ruth H Amirault accepts an expeditor position with Radio Shack Corporation Commonwealth Avenue Boston. She plans to work during the summer. Daughter of Mr and Mrs Deserie Amirault of 277 Center Street she is a former education major at Newton College of the Sacred Heart.

Ruth H. Amirault Radio Shack Corn Commonwealth Ave Boston Amirault Deserie Amirault Center Street Newton College of the Sacred Heart

Bath residents noted in hospital and theater and house moves

Everett Wallace a surgical patient at Bath Memorial Hospital. Bath people attended Bowdoin College Masque and Gown production of Henry IV. Merle C. Niles moved May 20 from 717 Middle Street to 49 Union Street.

Everett Wallace Weeks Street Bath Memorial Hospital Frederick D. Hill Edward M. Butterfield Margaret Flaherty Eleanor P. Danforth Bath Henry IV Bowdoin College Merle C. Niles Middle Street Union Street

Cabot Family Visits Kin in New England Trip

Mr and Mrs George D Cabot Jr and daughter Joan of Warwick Rhode Island spent the weekend with Mrs Cabot’s sister and family Mr and Mrs Edgar Hancox at Phippsburg Center Also a guest is Mrs Minnie M Dall of Waterville visiting two weeks Mrs Louis P Nelson of 1323 High Street was called to Staten Island New York by illness of her mother Mrs Madelyn Giorgio

George D. Cabot, Jr Joan Warwick R. I Louis P. Nelson High Street Staten Island, N. Y Madelyn Giorgio

Bath Area Social Roundup Reflects Family Visits and Travel

Mrs. Carl Swanton of Bath hosted visitors from Topsham and Reading Mass. Mrs. Alta Getchell remains a medical patient at Bath Memorial hospital. William Daley and wife of Bath toured Bath on their way from Florida to Camden. The couple plan to return to Leominster Mass. Mrs. Henry O. McCabe hosted her coffee club on North street. Friends note greetings from Mrs. Pearl Reed and Mrs. Mary Hall as they visit relatives in Virginia and North Carolina.

Carl Swanton Bath Melvin Furbish Clarence Haley Topsham Gould B. Ruggles Reading Mass Alta Getchell Winter Street Bath Memorial Hospital William Daley Florida Camden Leominster Henry O. McCabe North Street Pearl Reed Mary Hall

Army Private Duncan Robertson on 10 day leave

Pvt. Duncan A. Robertson visits his parents at 52 Winship Street during a 10 day leave. Stationed at Fort Sam Houston Texas he finished an eight week Medical Corps course and serves in the Army Financial Section. He recently spent a week at Fort Lee Virginia representing the Army in an annual Armed Forces war play.

Pvt Duncan A. Robertson Alex Robertson Winship Street Fort Sam Houston Texas Medical Corps Robertson Army Fort Lee Armed Forces

Gero Returns Home From Maine Hospital

Theodore Gero has been moved from Central Maine General Hospital Lewiston to his home on Robinson Lane after a surgical stay. Mrs Victor Wallace and her children Bonnie Jean Carey and Scott of Auburndale Mass will soon be joined by Mr Wallace returning with the family. Dr and Mrs Paul Bagdikian of 155 Oak Street will attend the Maine State Chiropractic Association meeting in Lewiston this weekend.

Theodore Gero Robinson Lane Central Maine General Hospital Lewiston Victor Wallace Bonnie Jean Carey and Scott Auburndale Mass Paul G. Bagdikian 155 Oak Street Maine State Chiropractic Association Leroy Greenlaw Auburn Maine State Chiropractors Association

Greene family vacationing in Bath and South Paris

Mr and Mrs Donald Greene of Washington DC vacationing in Bath as guests of Mr and Mrs Stanley Greene of Valley Road with relatives and friends They are in government service in the national capital Also Mr and Mrs Edwin Thomas of Woolwich, previously patients at Bath Memorial Hospital, have returned home.

Donald Greene Washington, D. C Bath Mr. Greene Stanley Greene Valley Road Paris

Captain Gertrude Pratt Reports Time Abroad

Capt. Gertrude Pratt of the U S A stationed overseas by two years writes to her mother Mrs Gertrude Stewart of Green Street that her service has been highly interesting. She expects to complete her assignment in December and return to Bath before her next post.

Gertrude Pratt Ance Gertrude Stewart Green Street Bath

Puffer Family Visits Manchester Red Cross Event

Mr and Mrs Gordon Puffer and sons Billy and Bob of Manchester New Hampshire arrived Sunday for a week with Mrs Puffer s parents Mr and Mrs Sanford B Nickerson on Park Street Bath chapter members attended Brunswick chapter s Thursday anniversary meeting at Pickard Theater Bowdoin College Gen Albert Gruenther National Red Cross president was principal speaker Harmon E Eliason E O Barsness and several Mrs Seth Mullin Mrs Clinton Wilson Mrs Warren Hawley Mrs Loring Small Mrs Clinton McFadden Mrs Alberta Loewe Mrs Ralph Bragg Mrs Harold Avery and Mrs Melvin Henderson attended.

Gordon Puffer Billy and Bob Manchester N. H Bath American Red Cross Brunswick Albert Gruenther National Red Cross Pickard Theater Bowdoin College Harmon E E. Eliason E O. Barsness Seth S. Mullin Clinton D. Wilson Warren F. Hawley Loring D. Small Clintom McFadden Alberta Loewe Ralph W. Bragg Harold S. Avery Melvin B. Henderson

Mrs Henderson Returns Home From Maine Medical Center

Mrs. John Henderson resumed living at 19 Wesley street after a two week stay at Maine Medical Center Portland following surgery. Mrs. Paul G. Bagdikian of Oak street came home Thursday from Portland where she visited her daughter and husband during the Grand Chapter session. Mrs. Leah Page the retiring Worthy Grand Matron presided. both are past Matrons of Genesta Chapter O E S Maine.

John Henderson Wesley Street Maine Medical Center Portland Paul G. Bagdikian Oak Street Charles E. Metcalf O. E.S Maine Leah Page Genesta

Gauldreau Family Visits Relatives Over Weekend

Mr and Mrs Edward L Gau dreau Jr and their three sons of South Portland spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Edward L Gaudreau at Upper Washington street.

Edward L. Gaudreau South Portland Mr. Gaudreau Upper Washington Street

Thimble Club Hosts Gathering at Middle Street Home

Mrs Robert Jewell hosted the Thimble club gathering last week at her Middle street home with guests Mrs Claude Dyer Mrs Percy Miller Mrs Chester McKenzie Mrs Elmer Blake Mrs Donald Stewart Mrs Karl Rosenwald and Mrs Jewell Refreshments were served The group will meet May 27 at Mrs Andrew Black's Court street home.

Robert Jewell Thimble Club Middle Street Claude Dyer Percy Miller Chester McKenzie Elmer Blake Donald Stewart Karl Rosenwald Jewell Andrew Black Court Street

Mrs. Harvey Henderson Is Friday Guest

Mrs. Harvey Henderson of Foster's Point visited Friday as a guest of her parents Mr and Mrs Alonzo G Fisher on Park Street.

Harvey Henderson Foster’s Point Alonzo G. Fisher Park Street

Mrs Nellie Hunt Returns to Bangor to Live with Family

Mrs Nellie Hunt, formerly of Middle Street, has moved back to Bangor and will reside with her daughter and husband Mr and Mrs Philip Gildart after visiting her daughter Mrs Chester Wilson and family of Sebasco and Mr and Mrs Warren Davis of West Bath.

Nellie Hunt Middle Street Bangor Philip Gildart Chester Wilson Sebasco Warren Davis West Bath

Local Draftsman Earl Lermond on Annual Vacation

Earl Lermond of the Hyde Windlass Co drafting room is taking his yearly vacation. He plans to visit familiar spots and return refreshed to resume designing work.

Earl Lermond The Hyde Windlass Co

Smiths Hospitalized After Week-Start Auto Accident

Mr and Mrs Raymond Smith of High street have been in the hospital since an automobile accident the first of the week. They are improving but will remain hospitalized for several weeks with injuries not described in detail.

Raymond Smith High Street Bath Memorial Hospital

Mrs Esther Perry of Bedford Street Passes Away

Mrs Esther Perry of Bedford Street died Friday at her cottage in South Harpswell. She was known in the community and her passing was announced locally. Her family holds funeral arrangements pending.

Esther Perry Bedford Street South Harpswell

Bath couples tour and visits across states

Mr and Mrs Arthur Deehan of Rose street plan a Bath return with a Schenectady stopover after weeks with their daughter and Sgt and Mrs William C Moore in Texas. William Farr of Five Islands visited Bath from Wisconsin, and Alonzo G Fisher and grandson Philip Marriner fished near Sherman Lake. Dr and Mrs Warren Kershner of Green street vacationed in Dallas. The Greenlaw circle hosts Lewiston weekend guests. William Potter and family relocate for summer to Arrowsic, while Carroll Deering family vacationed at Bay Point. Mrs Neil Sullivan remains ill at 100 Front street.

Arthur Deehan Rose Street Sgt William C. Moore Texas Bath Schenectady N. Y Alonzo G. Fisher Park Street Philip Marriner Norman Marriner Garnet Sherman Lake Damiariscotta

Grand Chapter O. E. S. meets in Portland this week

Members of Genesta Chapter and others attended the Grand Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star in Portland this week. Mrs. Alton Mitchell of West Bath is listed as a surgical patient at Maine General Hospital.

Mabel Merrill Carolyn Robbins Edith Rich Ruth Freeman Genesta Portland Alton Mitchell West Bath Memorial Hospital

Memorial hospital patient Mrs Brownrigg shows improvement

Friends learn Mrs. George Brownrigg of Middle Street is improving at Memorial hospital since a fall earlier this month. She welcomes visitors as she recovers. Mrs. Sarah A. Shaw of Oak Street leaves June 6 for Long Beach California to attend the Supreme Session of the Daughters of the Nile and will proxy for officers. Gloria Witham, Bath schools PE teacher, visited her parents in Rockland last weekend. George Waite of Fort Lauderdale Florida returned home after a several day Bath visit to check on his Middle Street home and see relatives on Center Street and in Rumford.

George Brownrigg Middle Street Memorial Hospital Sarah A. Shaw Oak Street Long Beach Calif Daughters of the Nile Queen of Gloria Witham Bath Nathan Witham Rockland George Waite Fort Lauderdale Fla Cyrus Ashe Center Street Rumford Margaret Perry Connecticut Julia Brownrigg Fort Lauderdale, Fla

Brunswick men die while building hunting lodge in Machias region

Carl B. Swanton of Front Street and son Carl Jr of Brunswick with a group from Brunswick passed last weekend in the Machias region where they are building a hunting lodge. Mrs. Myrtle Simpson of 12 Fishers Court is a patient at Brunswick Community Hospital admitted ten days ago.

Carl B. Swanton Front Street Carl, Jr Brunswick Machias Myrtle Simpson Fisher's Court Brunswick Community Hospital

Mrs Wilson visits sister in Scarboro after Florida trip

Mr and Mrs Frank Wilson of Washington street visited Scarboro on Sunday as guests of Mrs Williams Sawyer previously returning from Tampa Springs Florida where she spent the winter and now hosts them in Scarboro.

Frank Wilson Washington Street Scarboro

Pomeroy Improves After Illness at Morse High

J Edward Pomeroy of Morse High faculty, confined at home on Court Street for a week, shows improvement. Mr Otis Bartlett and daughter Leslie with Mrs Bartlett and Mrs Harry Bartlett of Berlin New Hampshire visited relatives Eugene Hart on Granite Street. They were joined by Leon Bartlett of Granite Street who will visit over Memorial Day.

J. Edward Pomeroy Morse High Court Street Otis Bartlett Leslie Mr. Bartlett Harry Bartlett Berlin, N. H Eugene Hart Granite Street Leon Bartlett

Armstrong Improves After Illness at Bath Iron Works

William Armstrong has been confined to Washington street for three weeks by illness but is now much improved. He is up and about yet cannot resume work at the Bath Iron Works.

William Armstrong Washington Street Bath Iron Works

Ashe sisters to perform piano recital in Brunswick

Linda and Kathy Ashe daughters of Mr and Mrs Cyrus Ashe of Center Street will appear on the piano recital program of Mrs Esther Andrews in Brunswick this evening with solos duets on the piano and vocal numbers. Mrs Norman Howard of Washington Street was Sunday guest of her son and wife Mr and Mrs Gilbert Howard and family at their Portland home.

Linda Kathy Ashe Cyrus Ashe Center Street Esther Andrews Brunswick Norman Howard Washington Street Mrs Gilbert Howard Portland

Bath Residents Share Club Meeting News and Memorial Day Plans

Mrs Charles M Tubbs of Highstreet attended the Smith College Club of Western Maine meeting in Portland and was elected second vice president. Former Bath residents Mr and Mrs Whitman Mitchell of Concord New Hampshire and Mrs Mitchells sister Mrs Charles B Doten of Portland will spend Memorial Day in Bath. 2c Paul Chandler son of Mrs Elthea Chandler of Woolwich has returned home after 18 months at Elmendorf Air Force Base Anchorage Alaska and will soon depart with his wife Evelyn Doiron and their ten month old son Buel for Sherman Texas where he will be stationed at Perrin AFB.

Charles M. Tubbs Highstreet Portland Smith College Club Western Maine Whitman Mitchell Concord N. H Mitchell Charles B Doten Bath Paul Chandler Elthea Chandler Woolwich Elmendorf Air Force Base Anchorage Alaska Boston Evelyn Doiron Brunswick Buel Sherman Texas Chandler Perrin A. F. B Earl Lowell Judy Hamel Martha Ross Diana Perrine Marcia Edith Roberta _Wyman L.T.L E. F. Lowell Bath Iota Sigma Rowland Hanscom Lowell Unity Circle T. L. Totman Phippsburg Ross Walter Cushing Walter Mann Lester Beals Glenn Leston Harrington Barbara Alan Harrington Rose Marie Moore Alan Pfe David Harrington U.S.A Helen le Mont West Bath Adele LeMont Hodgkins Home Chester Wilson, Jr Wyatt and Liane Sebasco

Mrs Shaw attends grand session of Eastern Star in Maine

Mrs Henry G Shaw returns from a Portland visit for the Grand Order of Eastern Star of Maine grand session where she is a past worthy grand matron. Mr Theodore Raphael and Mrs Raphael of Newton Mass come home after visiting Mrs Raphael's mother Mrs Harry Laitse and staying with Mrs Raphael's aunt and uncle Mr and Mrs Robert Levine at 141 Lincoln Street.

Henry G. Shaw Portland Grand Order of Eastern Star of Maine Theodore Raphael Newton Mass Raphael Harry Laitse Roberta Lait Bath Lait Robert Levine Lincoln Street

O Hara couple return home after Miami winter

Mr and Mrs Philip O Hara resume residence on Washington Street for the summer following their annual winter and spring sojourn in Miami Florida as has been their custom for many years.

Philip O'Hara Washington Street Miami Fla

Bridge Club Prizes Awarded In Washington Street Event

Mrs. Laura Carrier entertained her contract bridge club at her Washington street home Thursday afternoon where prizes went to Mrs. Margaret Quirk Mrs. Elizabeth Conley and Mrs. Carrier. Other attendees included Mrs. Eda Atwood Mrs. Yvette Bisson Mrs. Maud Wilson Mrs. Lena Fortier and Mrs. Rose McDonald. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Adams of Thomaston visited the city after time with Mrs. Laura Booten of Portland and spent the winter in St Petersburg. Mrs. G Baer Connard of Bath addressed the Radcliffe College club meeting at the Portland home of Mrs. John D. Broderick outlining plans for a benefit performance at Bowdoin College Summer theater.

Laura Carrier Contract Bridge Club Washington Street Margaret Quirk Elizabeth Conley Carrier Eda Atwood Yvette Bisson Maud Wilson Lena Fortier Rose McDonald Frank Adams Thomaston City Adams Laura Booten Portland Milan Street St. Petersburg G. Baer Connard Bath Radcliffe College Club of Maine John D. Broderick Bowdoin College

Mrs Blaisdell Hosts Weekend Guests From Reading Mass

Mrs Harry Blaisdell of High street entertained as her week end guests her step daughter and husband Mr and Mrs Ray mond Foster of Reading Massachusetts. On Saturday they drove to Oakland where they were called on business.

Harry Blaisdell High Street Raymond Foster Reading Mass Oakland

Elliot Anniversary Observed with Sebago Lake Visit

Mr and Mrs William Elliot of West Bath celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary with a week at Sebago Lake. Their guests for the week include Mr and Mrs William Smith of Boston.

William Elliot West Bath Sebago Lake William Smith Boston

Mrs Louise Garth Passes Away in Bath After Winter Trip

Mrs Louise Garth returned to her Summer home at Sebasco Estates from Gainsville Georgia Alabama and Concord Massachusetts. She died Sunday in Bath while visiting friends.

Louise Garth Sebasco Estates Gainsville Alabama Concord Mass Bath

Bonneys Visit Ends as Dr Bonney Sets Move to Maine

Dr. James Bonney and wife and daughter Lee return to Philadelphia after a weekend with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Albert L. Bonney. He has earned an internal medicine certificate from the University of Pennsylvania and will relocate to Portland in mid June to join Maine Medical Center as resident doctor. Luther H. Bitler returns to Newport after visiting Fremont street. Barbara Ireland, Morse High School ’54 alumna now teaching modeling at Whiting Business College Cleveland, has returned to Cleveland YWCA residence and seeks Bath friends.

James Bonney Lee Philadelphia Bonney Albert L. Bonney Union Street University of Pennsylvania Graduate School Morse High School Bowdoin University of Vermont Burlington U. S. Navy University of Pennsylvania Portland Maine Medical Center Barbara Ireland Cleveland Bath Whiting Business College Chicago Ireland The YWCA Prospect Street

Local Families Visit and Hospital Update

Mr and Mrs Thompson Potter of Court Street spent Sunday in Winthrop as guests of Mr and Mrs Albert Godfrey. Mr and Mrs Madison Moore of Cape Elizabeth called on Bath and Arrowsic relatives after a trip to the Maritime Provinces. Frank C Kittredge has returned home from Maine Medical Center in Portland. Otis Smith and sons Wayne and Raymond of Portsmouth NH visited relatives while Raymond and Mrs Smith recover from injuries in a Memorial Hospital accident.

Thompson Potter Court Street Winthrop Albert Godfrey Madison Moore Cape Elizabeth Bath and Arrowsic Maritime Provinces Canada Moore Earl Coombs Arrowsie Fenton I. Moore Cherry Street Mrs Otis Smith Wayne and Raymond Portsmouth N. H Smith High Street Mr. Smith Raymond Smith Memorial Hospital

Bath Notes on Local Residents and Social Events

Miss Barbara Esmond resumes duties at the N E T & T Co after vacation. she and her mother visited Boston. Mrs Edna Southard of Wiscasset spent Sunday in Bath with friends. Invitations issued for Miss Marion Alice Elwell’s marriage on June 13 at 7:30 p m at Naval Air Station Brunswick chapel.

Barbara Esmond Willowstreet N.e.t.&t. Co William Esmond Boston Edna Southard Wiscasset Bath Floyd M. Elwell Corliss Street Marion Alice Elwell Robert E. Beveridge Naval Air Staton Brunswick Chapel Warren B. Harris Corliss Street Baptist Church

Thelma Louise Stover to Wed Luther H Bitler at Grace Episcopal

Mrs Mary Stover invites guests to the marriage of her daughter Thelma Louise Stover to Luther H Bitler U S N at Grace Episcopal Church at 2 p m on Sunday June 14.

Mary Stover Thelma Louise Stover Luther H. Bitler U.S.N Grace Episcopal Church

Walton Fleming Couple Files Marriage Intentions

Maynard W Walton son of Mr and Mrs James F Walton Caribou and Miss Carol Ann Fleming daughter of Mr and Mrs Howard Fleming 18 Drummond street filed their marriage intentions at City Clerk Harry E Ring office. Mr and Mrs John F Germaine Wollaston Mass returned after weekend with Mrs Germaine's sister and husband Mr and Mrs Albert L Bonney

Maynard W. Walton James F. Walton Caribou Carol Ann Fleming Howard Fleming Drummond Street Harry E. Ring John F. Germaine Wollaston Mass Germaine Albert L. Bonney Union Street

Injury to Sixth Grade Baseball Player Marilyn Ayer

Marilyn Ayer, 12, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Brenton Ayer of Washington street, suffered an ankle injury Monday night while playing baseball. She was at Memorial hospital Tuesday for X rays and is a seventh grade pupil at Junior High.

Marilyn Ayer Brenton Ayer Washington Street Memorial Hospital Marilyn

Waterville-Bath-Madison Girl Scouts Hold Patrol Camp

A Waterville-Bath-Madison patrol group set up a camp identical to July’s Senior Roundup layout at Roy Lawrence site. Deborah Lawrence participates. Mrs. Charles Hickox Jr directs the day’s activities. Dress rehearsal camping is planned for June 5 and 6 at Camp Kirkwold Readfield before Colorado trip.

Colorado Waterville-Bath-Madison Roy Lawrence Deborah Charles Hickox, Jr Waterville Camp Kirkwold Readfield

Parker Head Community Notes and Local Visits

Swimmers gathered at Center pond as Parker Head residents joined the first water events of the season. Community activities include PTA meetings, school trips to Benson's Wild Animal Farm, and a June slate of youth rallies and church events. Nearby residents and families share visits, baptisms, and birthday celebrations across Bath and surrounding towns.

Jimmy Ross Parker Head Warren Doughty Ram Island P.T.A Earl Hamel Pemaquids Christmas Cove Juanita Elwood France Phippsburg Earl Lowell

Stork Shower for Mrs Arlene Oxton May 20

Mrs. Arlene Oxton was guest of honor at a Chat er Lew club stork shower on May 20 at the home of Mrs. Barbara Emery. Gifts appeared in a pink and blue bassinet. refreshments were served. Attending were Mrs. Charlotte Brooker Mrs. Bebe Gilliam Mrs. Donna Hodgkins Mrs. Mildred McCall Mrs. Christel Cressey Mrs. Rose Spicer Mrs. Marcia Rice and Mrs. Marilyn Armes. Guests included Mrs. Dorothy Hinds Mrs. Ardelle Cook and Mrs. Beulah King. The next meeting will be at Mrs. Rose Spicer’s Lambert Park.

Arlene Oxton Chater-Lew Club Barbara Emery Oxton Charlotte Brooker Bebe Gilliam Donna Hodgkins Mildred McCall Christel Cressey Rose Spicer Marcia Rice

National forests cover twelve percent of New Mexico

A report notes that national forests occupy about 12 percent of New Mexico's land area, highlighting the extent of federally managed woodland within the state.

New Mexico

Local Social Notes and Harbor Launch

A tug assisted in launching the U S S Preble in the Kennebec river Saturday. At Bruns wick a dinner at the Eagle hotel and a party at the Treworgy home followed Thursday evening events. Residents from Bath Stratton Bowdoinham Augusta East Douglas and Worcester enjoyed weekend visits and cottage gatherings.

Kennebec River Stanton C. Dozois Earle B. Perkins Augusta Wesley Lewis Charles Driscoll Richard Douglas Frank Pendleton Charles Dukes East Douglas Mass Worcester Lewis Cottage

Emblem Club Names Committees For Year

Bath Emblem club holds 1959 60 committee assignments under new president Eleanor Oldis. Members named include Ruth Sutherland, Frances Robinson, Eleanor Perow, Bernice Fortier and Pamela Stilphen with guests Irene Sullivan and Lillian Sanborn. Beach party plans approved with committee chairs listed and refreshments served.

Bath Emblem Club Elks Home Eleanor Oldis Ruth Sutherland Vanita Lowery Margaret Warfield Frances Robinson Diane Hart Hazel Perow Eleanor Perow Anna Grace Frances Cassidy Pin Pamela Stilphen Hazel Wakefield Brunswick Emblem Club Irene Sullivan Myrtle Lavingne Helen Simard Portland Emblem Club Lillian Sanborn Muriel Walker

First Baptist Sewing Circle Meets All Bay

The Ladies Sewing Circle of the First Baptist church held an all day session May 20 in the church vestry with quilt tacking. At the noon luncheon, hosted by Mrs. Cora Blakeney, President Mrs. Minnie Pinkham received a cake gifts and cards for her birthday. Reports on a successful Spring sale were given during the afternoon session. Birthday cards were sent to Mrs. Lydia Furrow.

First Baptist Church Cora Blakeney Minnie Pinkham Lydia Furrow

Georgetown News Ties Local Families In Social Round

Georgetown notes recount visits among Woodruff Brown McMahan Stott Stott families across Needham Cambridge Bath and Marrtown. Local trips include Ad Die Stott ill turn improvement and callers to Trevett Wis casset and Bath. Moore Harris Schulten attend launching of USS Preble then stay with Moore's parents before returning to West Georgetown. Rainbow installation at Masonic Temple and lodge prep for Summer occupancy featured.

Mass Frederick Woodruff Needham Waldo Brown Cambridge Charles McMahan Addie Stott Ruby McMahan Bath Stott Allen New York Willard Sprague Marrtown Ralph Davis Thomas Watson Morse High Madison Moore, Jr Harris Schulten

Mrs Morse to Return From Florida Winter Visit

Mrs Leonice Morse of 21 North Street will return home Wednesday after spending the winter in St Augustine Florida. She was the guest of Mrs Graham Blandy of Greenwich New York who will accompany her to Bath and stay overnight. Miss Molly Gibbons of Washington Street who spent the winter in St Augustine with Mrs Morse returned home in April.

Leonice Morse North Street St. Augustine Fla Graham Blandy Greenwich N. Y Bath Molly Gibbons Washington Street

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