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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1955
Page
4
Local notices chronicle military service retirement and civilian moves as ex-soldiers return from Germany and Europe. Families visit relatives in Massachusetts and Connecticut while Bath residents attend weddings, births, and hospital stays. Notable moves include Bath Iron Works staff transitions and service members stationed near Boston and New Mexico.
Mr and Mrs George Thomas Jr of 7 Clifton Street announce the birth of a son at Memorial Hospital on Oct 27. The baby weighed seven pounds and 14 1/2 ounces and is named David Wayne. Mrs Thomas is the former Anna Mae Cummings.
Pvt Freddie W Chaples son of Mrs Eleanor M Presley of 593 Washington street is in Army basic training with the First Infantry Division at Fort Riley Kansas. He entered the Army in September and is assigned to the 16th Regiment. Mrs Carrie Carlisle of Wiscasset formerly of Bath has been visiting Miss Dorothy Stuart of Georgetown Center. Mr and Mrs John M Howe of Upper Washington street visited their daughter and her husband Mr and Mrs J Paul Cushman of Gorham. Trinity Episcopal Portland hosted the family service where grandson Tommy was soloist for the Junior choir. Ray Bechard freshman at Springfield College was elected class president. he is a Morse High School graduate and son of Mrs Ray Greene. Mrs Myron Mank of Rockland visited a cousin and her husband Mr and Mrs Emerton Gross and Mr and Mrs Richard Gross of this city attended the wedding of Miss Marceline Conley and Wallace Arey in Camden. The bride formerly worked in State Health and Welfare and in old age assistance in Ban gor and Rockland.
Mrs. Harry Lait and sister-in-law Mrs Arthur Miller returned from a two week Miami Beach vacation. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Moody hosted weekend guests in Portland. Sgt Wesley P Field of the 4th Infantry Division in Germany, a Morse High School attendee, holds the Purple Heart and other ribbons. Dr and Mrs Jacob Smith and Mr and Mrs Robert Levine attended the Boston wedding of Norman Levine and Harriet Skiddel.
Mr and Mrs Robert Mitchell of Weeks street visited Mrs Mitchells sister and her husband Mr and Mrs Lawrence Vai of Five Islands. Mrs Wallace Rittall and Mrs Irene Rice stayed with Mrs Earl Foss at Dresden Mills and were joined by Mr and Mrs Ernest Cate returning home with their daughter Mrs Rittall. Leslie C Shumway recovers at home 638 High street after surgery at Maine General hospital Portland.
Mrs. Harry E. Ring returns to Washburn street Friday after a week with sister Mrs. G M Carter of North Haven. Mrs Carter accompanies her home and will spend the winter there.
Mr and Mrs Alan S Wilkie of 30 Peterboro Street Boston formerly of this city act as agents for their son Evan Ilkie born Oct 26 at Longwood Hospital Boston Mrs Wilkie is the former June Labbie of this city
Residents from Bath attended the funeral services for Dr. Ralph D. Warren on Sunday. Mra airs, Natalie, and several Bath locals were noted in attendance. Edward MacDonald and Edwin Powers were among residents with family ties in Bath. A Maine Council of Churches event at Eastland Tel in Portland observed a 17th birthday, with Rt. Rev. Norman B. Nash as principal speaker. Others from Bath included the Uphams, Carlyle Taber, and Dorr B. Price.
Robert Haggett is among six Colby freshmen chosen to Interim Committee of Freshmen to serve as class officers until official elections later. Bee Haggett son of Charles and York Haggett. Mrs. Elmer Blake of Western Avenue admitted to Memorial Hospital for observation. Mrs. Jacob Smith and Mrs. Joseph Smith with Braden Smith depart for New York to visit relatives on Long Island, accompanied by Mrs. Daniel Matter and Miss Mabel Saunders. Ozzie Prince of Monmouth guests of Harland Boynton. Lawrence Vail of Five Islands and wife plan to visit Saugus, Mass., then Hartford, Conn., with Elwood Coffin family. Robert Harvey of Lincolnville and Carl French of Auburn hosted by Bernard Knight. attendance at funeral for George Crocker. Further visits noted with Rev. Arnold.
Mr and Mrs Richard Barter announce the birth of a daughter at Memo rial hospital on October 30 weighing seven pounds named Charlene Marie. The mother is the former Marlene Pinkham of Five Islands. Mr and Mrs Harry L Horne returned Tuesday to their apartment after spending the summer and fall in Georgetown.
Mrs William W Dennison of Green Street attended the Maine Garden Club Federation meeting in Augusta on Wednesday. Dennison serves as treasurer of the federation.
The South End Parent Teacher Association concluded a successful membership drive with 41 members from Anna Heines fourth grade winning the play contest. A Halloween party followed the program with games dancing and noise makers provided to each child. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Couture Mrs. Farr and Mrs. Shepard. The attendance banner went to Heine’s class and Mrs. Howes first grade. Members enjoyed a student variety program from Mitchell school with performances by sixth fifth fourth and lower grades. Christmas boxes were approved for schoolchildren and pre sale was canceled. The next meeting is December 6 with refreshments by fourth grade room mothers.
The Southern Maine Chapter of the National Association of Cost Accountants will hold the final session of their discussion forum on Thursday November 3 at the Rumford Falls Power Co office 119 Exchange Street Portland Tracks include choosing the most effective media for reports and how office equipment affects accounting reports and reporting
Dresden reports Bridge Academy lists basketball signees Shirley Hazel Evelyn Robbins Lorraine Hall Sylvia Berry Dorothy Hall Dolores Dorr Donna Souviney Rosalia Sanford Hazel Brown Lillian Jones Marion Benson. Freshmen group cast for The Jeweled Hand includes James Howard Mary Moody Donna Souviney Blair Burns Dolores Dorr Clarence Payson Dorothy Hail Robert Brown. Eastern River Orange officers installed by District Deputy Richard Barker at a Sept 24 meeting. past master's jewel to Mrs. Benjamin Wentworth and staff gifts. Standard time welcomed by many, especially workers with out of town employment. Personal notes: Albion Beverage and son Lyford of Call's Hill visited North Haven. Mrs. Charles Dorr at Grant store Gardiner. Eugene Reed family welcomed Wander Lee Oct 26 at Gardiner General Hospital. Mrs. Leonard Gahan to South Portland to spend winter with son Lawrence. Mr. and Mrs. Hamilton Bailey of Hoboth, Mass visited Call's Hill. Mrs. Harold Rollins of Bowdoin Giger noted. E. Sheldon case cited.
Mrs Joseph I Smith and Stanvwood C Gilman named county advisory chairs for the Four County Tuberculosis Association. Community chairs include Mrs Pearl E Woolwich Mrs John M Wey Jr Bath Mrs Lewis Young Graver Corel Reynolds Georgetown Rainey Phippsburg Ellison Moody Popham Beach Oscar Smith Richmond Leo Hamel Jebasco Robert Miller Topsham and Loring Small West Bath. The Advent program highlights volunteers aiding community health as the Christmas Seal drive runs November 16 through December.
Bath Business and Professional Women will stage a 1 pm Saturday sale at Central church parish house to raise funds for Morse High School senior scholarship. Rummage, white elephant, children’s items, home cooked foods and novelties feature. prizes include hand tooled leather bag, a cake and a food basket.
Edward True 2d was elected president of the Fireside club of Winter Street Congregational Church during Sunday evening meetings at the parsonage. Officers for the year include Cynthia Osgood vice president Loretta Morse secretary Peter Francisco treasurer Nancy Doyle social chairman Dawn White worship chairman Everett Adams membership chairman and Edna White publicity chairman. The nominating committee chair Frances Butcher presented the slate. The Rev Martin V B Sargent led a brief service and spoke on All Saints Day. A planning meeting with sponsors Mr and Mrs Hildreth Fisher is set for 6 30 p m Thursday at the Fisher home 23 York street.
Veterans urged to attend a Bath Amvets Post meeting at City Hall at 8 p m. Charter signatures open for 15 new members and sworn-in signatures at the session. Attending are State Amvet Commander Clinton Fecteau and other officers from Saco Biddeford and Old Orchard.
Mrs John Parker of this city was named to a Garden Club Federation committee at a meeting of national council garden clubs. The event included a plan to relocate 1800 peony roots from Hart Eaton estate in Cornville to the U S Veterans City at Togus. The donation from the late Waterville lawyer's estate was made by his son Harvey D Blanchard Federation President noted a related migration project.
University of Maine football coach Hal Westerman will be the featured speaker at a junior high grid banquet at 6 30 p m on November 10 in the junior cafeteria. Tickets go on sale the day of the event at the junior high and City Hall Smoke Shop. Bath squad members and their parents will attend. Westerman will also show a football film after speaking.
Thespians announce seat season tickets go on sale from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday November 5 and Saturday November 12 at Fall's Show store. Edward M Butterfield business manager notes rehearsals are under way for Time Out For Ginger the first Thespian production of the season to be staged November 24. Other plays Sabrina Fair in February and King of Hearts in April are planned.
Plans are set for Morse High School open house from 7 30 to 9 30 Tuesday evening. Parents may meet teachers in classrooms and attend a social hour with refreshments. Invitations were issued Tuesday and replies are due by Thursday.
The Upper Peninsula of Michigan hosts 150 waterfalls ranging from seven to 75 feet tall. This collection highlights diverse geology and scenic routes across the region.
The Central Maine Cat Club will host its third annual banquet at Skowhegan High School gym Thursday evening in observance of National Cat Week. The event aims to promote appreciation and care for cats with John C. Macfarlane of the Massachusetts SPCA and director of Animal Fair as guest speaker, and Mrs. Edwin H. P. Lowell on the reception committee.
Radarman first class and Mrs. Justin Ingersoll left Saturday to establish a home in Paulsboro Pennsylvania where he will be stationed with the Navy. Mrs. Ingersoll is the former Joan Osborne daughter of Mrs. Dorothy Palmer of Bedford Street.
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