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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Nov 03, 1955

Page

3

Community notices from Wiscasset schools and clubs

Wiscasset children receive treats from Samuel Russell Ives. Tri-Hi-Y hosts square dance. P T A seeks adult education classes this winter. A committee plans with Principal Ralph Hilton. Marco Club holds dish supper and winter plans. Pine Cone Rebekah Lodge notes roll call and an upcoming instruction by Mrs. Bertha Curtis. Baptism at Bible Baptist marks first immersion in 100 years. Enlistments in Lincoln county include Braucage and Carson. Wiscasset loses Knox-Lincoln cross country to Rockland. Yacht Club annual meeting elects officers. Pilgrim Fellowship work day Saturday. Organ Society and Congregational Church trustees meet. Local bites: Faulkinghams sell home. Sherman returns home from Miles Memorial. Attendees noted at Bowdoin Bates game and Colby-Maine game. Two births reported. Willard Lewis and Ronald Shea at Farrington State Teachers College. Continued on Page Seven.

Wiscasset Samuel Russell Ives Tri-Hi-Y Wiscasset P. T. A Prin Ralph Hilton Bertha Paquette Florence Cossessie Marilyn Jones David Soule Carroll Hewitt Pine Cone Rebekah Lodge Lucille Leighton Josephine Johnson Robert Fulton Bertha Curtis Richmond Madeline Colby Rose Hathorne Edgar Rankin Bilbe Baptist Church Baptist Society Ev. Joseph Eastman Ada Bachelder Alphonse J. Shelton Lincoln County Philip Arthur Braucage Waldoboro Air Force Leslie Carson Steep Falls Richard King Andrew Wilband Bee King Stanley King Brewster Daggett Walter Dodge Leslie Smith Dick King Boothbay Harbor Dr Averill Florida Les Smith Pilgrim Fellowship Richard Fairfield Stanley Johnson The Organ Society Congregational Church Lincoln Lodge A. & A M Donald Faulkingham Sheepscot Birch Point Theodore V. Sherman Miles Memorial Hospital Brunswick Roy R Marston Freeman D. Southard Charles S. Sewall Clinton Perkins Sally Wilmington Del Perkins Foster Perkins Earl Bryant Dresden Wiscasset Yacht Club Judy McFadden Marcia Stetson

Bonnie Belanger Chosen for State 4-H Contests

Bonnie Belanger of Shamrock 4-H in West Bath was selected as a delegate to represent Sagadahoc and Androscoggin counties at the State 4-H contest during County Achievement Day in Auburn. The club earned a ribbon rosette as a top 10 club in the two counties, and Belanger won blue for the highest senior in the clothing project.

Bonnie Belanger West Bath Sagadahoc Androscoggin Auburn Shamrock Club Miss Belanger West Bath Club Rita Hennessey Marie Earle Barbara Fuller Judy Ashe Joan Ring Dorothy Snowdon Morse High School Topsham

Kitchen Shower Honoring Mrs. Claude Dow in Langbehn Home

Mrs. Clyde Dow formerly Eunice Pert was guest of honor at a kitchen shower hosted by the Tuesday Sewing club at Mrs. Carl Langbehn’s High street home. Hostesses included Mrs. Wilbur Crocker and others. guests and refreshments followed a Fall floral centerpiece.

Clyde Dow Eunice Pert Carl Langbehn High Street Wilbur Crocker Sanford Nickerson Fred Pinkham Maurice Shea Archie Wishart Perleston Pert Dean Bonney Merton Dearing Orange Pomeo Biette Victor Pert Arthur Bourque Stanley Woods James Sharkey Reginald Cyr Benjamin Berenson Frank Ozella H. Everett Cooke, Jr John W. Fossett Roy Loeschner

Opportunity Farm Supt to Speak at DAR Friday

Robert C. Hawkes, superintendent of the Maine Opportunity Farm, will be guest speaker at the Colonial Dummer Sewall chapter DAR Friday afternoon meeting at Central church parish house at 2 pm. Members will vote on the by laws revision presented by Lena C. Ring and a service table will be conducted by the activities committee. Hostesses include Mabel Merrill Isabel Bridgham Florence Calderwood Ethel Bailey Catherine B. Baird Mary L Powers.

Robert C. Hawkes Maine Mabel Merrill Isabel Bridgham Florence Calderwood Ethel Bailey Catherine B. Baird Mary L., Powers

Huse Kiddie Karnival a big PTA success at Bath school

Members of the Huse Parent Teacher Association reported the annual Kiddie Karnival at Bath school last Thursday as one of the most successful PTA projects. The event featured a circus theme auditorium decoration and vocal solos by Taffy Robinson with Sherry Robinson on accordion. A dance for middle school students followed in the evening.

Huse Parent Teacher Association PTA Taffy Robinson Sherry Robinson Bath

Woolwich Notes Highlight Local Halloween Events

Woolwich Central School fifth graders held a Halloween party supervised by Principal Robert Melanson and Mrs. Florence Temple between six and nine. Prizes, Edward Dutch boy winner John DeWitt, and festive treats marked the event. Other items cover PTA plans, community gatherings, visits, and local social notes from Woolwich and Day's Ferry.

Winter Preparations as North Bath Boat Owners Rally

North Bath boat owners evacuate their vessels for winter. Local residents visit family in Bath including Mrs Rose Kingsbury and Mrs Rose Lee Higgins. Visits span from Brunswick to Boothbay with families Rogers Cham berlain Moore Spinney Dorr. Philip Tardiff remains under observation at Bath Memorial Hospital.

Rose Kingsbury Bath Rose Lee Higgins Gladyce Cothran Willard McCabe Edmund Higgins Harry Higgins Merle Orne Brunswick Elmer Rogers Frank T. Chamberlain, Jr Boothbay H. W. Rogers Pfc Clarence A. Moore, Jr New Jersey Clarence Moore Edwin Rogers Thomas Dorr Edward Spinney Boothbay Harper Philip Tardiff Bath Memorial Hospital

Nequasset Extension Group Hears Curtain and Drapery Talk

The Nequasset Extension Group met at Good Will Hall Woolwich with Miss Jean Spearin presenting a program on window curtain and drapery arrangements. A vegetable soup and custard pie dinner was served. A nominating committee led by Ruth Leeman will present officers for the coming year. A joint meeting with the Good Will Club is set for November 5 and floor finishes will be the topic for November 9.

Nequasset Extension Group Good Will Hall Woolwich Jean Spearin Alta Robson Jerry Edgerly Alta Wright Ruth Leeman Georgie Walker Albert Bailey Good Will Club

Woolwich Boy Scouts Host Halloween Party at Community Club

Woolwich Troop 93 sponsored a Halloween party at Day's Ferry Community Club for local children. Scouts Edward Parke Clark Mallard Arthur Brown served refreshments while Harvey Waldron James Leavitt and David Leonard arranged entertainment under Scout masters Matt Doak and Carroll E Morse supervision.

Ronald Hodgdon VU. S. A Hodgdon Kenneth Fort Dix N. J Hollis Leeman Milton Hathorne Colechester Conn Hathorne Wellesley Wright Colcchester Mary Wright Wright Moses Kennerson Bath Carle Longfellow Day's Ferry Chicopee Mass Clifford Richey Clearwater Fla Carroll Morse Marthow Dook Woolwich Children of Edward Parke Arthur Brown Clarke Mallard Harvey Waldron James Leavitt David Leonard Loring Edgerly Sylvia Dana Barley Neck Road Whitefield Edgerly Jason Edgerly James Creamer Brian M. Jewett Portland Raymond Wallace Earl Dow Sagadahoc Boy Scout Troop 93 Clark Mallard Matt Doak Carroll E. Morse

Arrowsic Birthday Club hosts, notices, and visits

The Arrowsic Birthday Club gathering honored Mrs Herbert Craige of Bath with dessert and coffee hosted by Mrs Natalie Steen. Prizes went to Mrs Betty Wishart, Mrs Georgia Johnson, and consolation to Mrs Geisa Langbehn. Upcoming meeting set for Nov 17 with Mrs Doris Steen in Bath. Numerous residents mentioned in visits, travel, and family news across Bath and surrounding towns.

Herbert Craige Bath Natalie Steen Betty Wishart Georgia Johnson Geisa Langbehn Doris Steen Washington Street Emma Drummond Leila Rosenwald Arrowsic Isa Langbehn Helen Crocker Ethelyn Shea Josephine Coombs Florence Wright Gladys Eaton Howard O. Frye Arrowsie Morse High School Grace Casey Grace Lawrence Cosmopolitan Club Lawrence Augusta Garden Federation of Maine Blaine House Edmund Muskie Ralph Steen, Jr Warner Robins Georgia Japan Steen Ralph 3d Susan Ralph Steen Edith Campbell Joseph McLaughlin Auburn Donald Dean William Potter Spinney Mills Oak Street Michael Mazeiko Georgetown Road John Mazeiko Horatio L. Baker Fort Lauderdale Fla Baker Walter Dingley Jerry Galuza Claudia DeMonte Brunswick Galuza Frank Rittal Lawrence R. Vail Five Islands Mazeiko Walter Tochebit Saco Franklin Wright Falmouth Wright Ibra K. Lawrence Old Stage Road George Gates Terri-Lee Whittaker Chester Whittaker Boston Suburbs Terri-Lee Children's Hospital

Citadel President Clark Calls VMI a Fine Group

In Richmond Virginia General Mark W. Clark, head of The Citadel, stated that VMI is a fine group and called The Citadel the West Point of the farther South during a diplomatic visit. He praised VMI and noted his global service with its men.

Richmond Mark W. Clark Citadel South Carolina West Point Citadel of Virginia Military Institute Clark VMI

Showy Justice or Circus Judge Features at Frankfort Courthouse

In Frankfort Indiana Circuit Court Judge Fred W Campbell displays a letter addressed to The Circus Judge. The Intercollegiate Rowing Association regatta marks its fifth straight year at Onondaga Lake Syracuse with the date set for June 16.

Frankfort, Ind Circuit Court Fred W. Campbell Onondaga Lake Syracuse

West Bath P T A Sponsors Halloween Party at Littlefield School

Despite rain the West Bath P T A hosted its annual Halloween party for about 25 children at Littlefield school. A costume parade judged by Harry Larrabee Jr. crowned Johnny Archer as boy pirate and Donna Smith as girl Little Black Sambo. The event featured games, stories, refreshments, and treat bags for each child, with a planning committee including Mrs. Lawrence Babine and Mrs. Albert Wharff coordinating activities.

Littlefield West Bath Johnny Archer Donna Smith Sambo Bethel Estes Robin Estes Steven Babine Albert Wharff Trick Or Treat Lawrence Babine Leonard Smith Everett Comeau and Mirs Herman Archer Harry Larrabee, Jr Loring Small William Hennessey

West Bath sewing club aids Togus hospital and Red Cross

West Bath group met at Mrs. Francis Deehan s home Thursday evening to sew bandages for Togus hospital and the Red Cross. Guests included Mrs. Oliver Wass and several neighbors. A family birthday party for Patricia Noyes was hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Warren Davis with relatives attending.

West Bath Francis Deehan Togus Hospital Red Cross Oliver Wass Courtney Stover Alfred Condon Stanley Rose Marion Perkins Maynard Carleton Warren Davis Patricia Noyes Kenneth Noyes Daniel MacDonald Bath Merrill Jordan Hampton Beach N. H Oliver B. F. Whitmore Gardiner George Cameron Beachmont Mass Sadino Leo Paulin Leon Bates Bath Memorial Hospital Carolyn Bell Belfast Cecile Bean Donald Sanford Ernest William Sanford Norman Sanford Bath Iron Works Mildred Bowie Auburn Leon Belanger Ralph Baker Hubert Barter Forrest Barter U. S. Air Force Sampson Air Force Base New York Philip Burns Ethel Burns Ozzie Prince Monmouth Harland Boynton

Perfume Leak Costs Peoria Company Big Loss

A perfume leak from barrels on a transport truck in Peoria’s southside led workers to scoop perfumed oil from puddles into containers. At 15 dollars a pound, the firm estimates losses around ten thousand dollars as the fragrant substance was squandered.

Peoria Southside

Atom Power Service Sparks Interest With Free Uranium Checks

Atom Power Service in Las Cruces New Mexico drew rising customers as it offered free service with proper equipment to check uranium samples and began posting a bulletin board of information on the uranium search attracting local attention and curiosity.

Atom Power Service Las Cruces, N. M Las Cruces

Wilcox Aids Tulane Quarterbacking This Fall

Fred Wilcox, who ran 91 yards with an interception against Ole Miss last year, is assisting Tulane sophomore Gene Newton with the Green Wave quarterbacking this Fall.

Fred Wilcox Ole Miss Tulane Gene Newton Green Wave

Bald Eagle Faces Possible Extinction Says Expert

Lancaster expert Herbert H. Beck warns the American bald eagle may vanish within 70 years as only a few thousand remain in the eastern United States. He notes females’ loss ends nests, explains misidentification by farmers leads to killings, and recalls the 1936 Audubon sanctuary on Mt. Johnson Island with little eagle activity since 1948. Beck fears loss mirrors passenger pigeon history and laments future generations may only see the emblem on money.

Hal Boyle Lancaster Herbert H. Beck Beck Mt. Johnson Island Susquehanna River Here Audubon Association Alaska Canada United States Florida Mississippi River America American Ornithologists’ Union Martha Cincinnati Zoo

Beacon Lights Halloween Party Tally at Church Vestry

Beacon Lights held a Halloween costume party Thursday evening in the Beacon Street Methodist church vestry. Prizes were awarded for games, refreshments served, and a brief business session announced the next gathering at 28 Andrews road, home of Mr. and Mrs. J Franklin Howe. Committees listed for refreshments and entertainment. attendees included Mrs. Dean Bonney, Mr. J Franklin Howe, Mrs. M Wesley McPhee, Mrs. Bernard Lewis, Mr. and Mrs. James Steen, Mr. and Mrs. Sherman Mitchell and Rev. Richard Arnold.

Beacon Lights Beacon Street Methodist J. Franklin Howe Andrews Road Dean Bonney Bonney Howe M. Wesley McPhee Bernard Lewis James Steen Sherman Mitchell Richard Arnold

Inner Wheel to Observe Its Tenth Anniversary

The Inner Wheel marks its 10th anniversary with a luncheon meeting on Thursday. Members will gather at Mrs. Frederick D. Hill’s High Street home at 12:30, hosted by Mrs. J. A. Clappison, Mrs. Daniel T. Dougherty, Mrs. Wyatt Albertson, and Mrs. Chester A. Plant.

Frederick D. Hill High Street J. A. Clappison Daniel T. Dougherty Wyatt Albertson Chester A. Plant

Joseph F Desmond Named Foreman at Times Job Plant

Joseph F Desmond 30 of Bath was named foreman of the Times Company job printing department replacing Daniel E Burgess who retired after 51 years in the trade Burgess had led the department since June Desmond joined Times in 1950 after serving in the European Theater of Operations from 1943 to 1945 He is an Elk and Bath Lodge member married with three children and recently bought 137 Oak Street home

Joseph F. Desmond Bath Times Company Frank B. Nichols Desmond Daniel E. Burgess Portland Burgess The United States Army

William E Lockwood Named District Scout Executive

William E Lockwood was chosen as district Scout executive for Pine Tree Council Boy Scouts of America. He will serve Merrymeeting and Seaboard Districts, replacing Charles Hopkins, and will reside in Falmouth Foreside with his wife and daughter.

William E. Lockwood Pine Tree Council Boy Scouts of America Lockwood Merrymeeting Seaboard Charles Hopkins Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Ballston Lake N. Y Syracuse University Cape Elizabeth Scarborough South Portland Falmouth Foreside

Old Time Minstrels at Georgetown Benefit Show

Georgetown Parent-Teacher Association presents an Old Time Minstrels benefit at Georgetown Central School on Saturday evening. Bath residents Jimmy Juliano Gary Meister Kit Toman Patty Atwood Ann Berry Jean Lester join the Bath cast. Georgetown locals Constance Gray Lyman Owen Joan Chambers Rosalyn Pinkham Albert Rowe Barbara Drayton Marjorie Oliver Lea Brown Marion Gray Louise Powers Sherry Rowe Woodrow Gray and others perform with Woodrow Gray as interlocutor and Bath’s Mrs. Albert Denaco as pianist. Kit Totman’s orchestra provides music. Paul Kelley of Bath handles sound and lighting.

Georgetown Parent- Teacher Association Georgetown Central School Carl P Meister Bath Jimmy Juliano Gary Meister Kit Toman Patty Atwood Ann Berry Jean Lester Constance Gray Lyman Owen Joan Chambers Rosalyn Pinkham Albert Rowe Barbara John Drayton Marjorie Oliver Lea Brown Marion Gray Louise Powers Sherry Rowe Woodrow Gray Maurice Cloutier Holly Kathy Brown Jane Joyce Oliver Margaret Pierce Albert Denaco Kit Totman Paul Kelley

Halloween Dance Draws Teens at Huse Memorial

Huse Memorial school auditorium hosted a Halloween dance for teens Thursday from 7 to 10 pm sponsored by the Huse PTA. Coombs' orchestra provided music as the hall wore Halloween decor. Refreshments were arranged by Mrs. Oscar Griffith, Mrs. Wallace Gower, and Mrs. Stanley Hunter. Intermission featured gifts for the Robinson sisters Taffy and Sherry. Patrons included Mr. and Mrs. Norman Adams, Mr. and Mrs. Theryl Robbins, and Mr. and Mrs. George Perry.

Huse Memorial School Huse P. T. A Coombs’ Orchestra Oscar Griffith Wallace Gower Stanley Hunter Robinson Sisters Taffy Sherry Norman Adams Theryl Robbins George Perry

Fall River Students Save Big Under School Saving Plan

Fall River Massachusetts students hold 726477.76 in deposits from the School Saving plan started eight years ago. Average per student 48.95 with many deposits in nickels and dimes. James Robinson notes several graduates already have four figure accounts.

Fall River Mass James Robinson

Also Mentioned on This Page

Claude Dow Opportunity Farm Dar Lake Mead Hoover Dam Parls Woolwich Central School Robert Melanson Florence Temple John DeWitt Kathy Phillips June Willis Barbara Baker Janet Thorpe Anna Hawes Jean Blake Roger Harris Sandy Brown Jimmie McElman Gerry Robbins Sagadahoc County U.S.A.F Waldron Richard Woolwich P.T.A Central School Adam Galuza Chester Leeman Glenda Watts Louise Gilmore Gertrude Stacy Hilton Soule Glenys Berry Hilda Baker Grange Hall Woolwich Grange Alberta Bailey Geraldine Hinkley Hazel McIntire Jackie Chubbuck Shirley Beals Janice Lebel Marion Chubbuck Spinning Wheel Club River Road Lawton Okla Pfc King U.S.A Fort Sill Wayne Damariscotta Leeman Norris Waltz Herbert Leeman Ellen Savage Albert Temple Merton Wright Susanna Bluffs Revere Savage Kathryn Alexander Lewis Alexander Costello P. Hall Edward V. Reed Sagadahoc Ferry Percy Bailey Reed Bath National Bank Cyril Bentley U.S.N North Nequasset Woolwich Boy Scouts West Bath P.T.A Pine Troop Council
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