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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Nov 05, 1959

Page

5

Halloween Party Attendees in Memorial Gym Lifted by PTA

A large group of children attended a Halloween party at Memorial Gym sponsored by the Parent-Teacher's club with Mrs. Lucille Shea as chairman. A parade was canceled due to rain. Refreshments were served in the school cafeteria. The 40 and 8 club of the American Legion plans to initiate 21 new members with ceremonies and a parade at 1 a.m. involving local drum and baton groups.

Memorial Gymnasium Lucille Shea The American Légion Legion Hall Bath Drum and Ruvle Wiscasset Bath Corns Pendleton Main Street Brunewick Bow- Aanin College Jed Colby Narties Harry Sheng Stephen Pitcher Weston Roy'ston Hutrhcine Richard Hiesine Ted Cathy Timenaln Trodae AF & AM Tosnectinn

Moose Hit By Truck On Route One In Woolwich

A moose was struck by a Boston and Rockland truck on Route 1 in Woolwich around 3 am Thursday. The driver said the animal dragged away and headed north, with tracks and hair found later but no sign of the moose. Wiscasset Game Warden noted possible two animals in the area and the moose leaped a fence, suggesting limited injuries. The truck had minor damage.

Woolwich Boston Rockland Bath Merle Niles William Gordon Wiscasset Bath-Woolwich

Band Boosters Meet At Huse School Monday

Plans for Band Aid Day were reviewed at Huse Memorial school with Band Boosters. Committees for rummage sale, food sale and supper were formed for the February event. John DeWitt performed solo True Love and a flute duet by Bobby Allen and Jill Olsen entertained attendees. Refreshments were provided by Dwinal Cornish and John DeWitt. Cecil V. Rowland to lead December program. refreshment chairs named Mrs. Stanley Wallace and Mrs. Wallace Power.

Huse Memorial School Stanley Hunter Raymond Kelley Raymond Kelley. the Entertainment Included A Solo, “True Love John DeWitt Bobby Allen Jill Olsen Dwinal Cornish Cecil V. Rowland Stanley Wallace Wallace Power

First Baptist Sewing Circle Meets October 28

The Ladies Sewing Circle of the First Baptist church had its largest attendance of the season at an all day meeting in the church vestry. Members tacked quilts in the morning while a noon luncheon was served. gifts were given to Lucy Brown and Mabel Ansert on their birthdays. Vice President Stella Hart led the afternoon session. Ida Foye attended as a guest and Florence Jenkins returned after several weeks away.

First. Baptist Church Martha Hall Elsie Crosby Lucy Brown Mabel *Ansert Stella Hart Ida Foye Florence Jenkins

Woolwich Grange Notes Include Banquet and Awards

Sagadahoc and Kennebec counties held a banquet in Portland with state officers. The Woolwich grange installed officers at a bake beans supper led by State Deputy Leslie Lathe. The group won sixth in the Upstair and fifth in Downstair exhibits at the Topsham fair, netting 150 dollars for the treasury.

Woolwich Grange Leslie Lathe Kennebec County Marion Chubbuck David Barter Stewart Harvey G. Chubbuck Clyde Bailey Rose Hathorne Marion Hanson Patricia Tipsword Fred Hathorne Ceres Alberta Bailey Pomona Auta Munsey Flora Janet Bailey Beatrice Bailey Jacqueline Durgan Harvey Chubbuck Doris Haley Baptist Church Opportunity Farm Clarence Tanner Joseph Larrabee Shirley Carleton

Woolwich Community Notes and Local Visits

The Community club house held a Tuesday meeting to plan Christmas activities. Woolwich P T A announces a public bake beans supper at Central school on Saturday evening November 9. Personal items note several residents at Bath Memorial Hospital and Osteopathic hospital in Portland. Many local residents are listed visiting, hunting trips, weekend hosts, and travel plans including a Fort Belvoir training for Keith Jameson. Maine State Grange session in Portland referenced.

Harvey Chubbuck Woolwich Grange Maine Styte Grange Portland Hershall Newsom National Grange Edmund Muskie Clinton A. Clauson Clauson Sagadahoc Kennebec County Chamber of Commerce Portland City Hall Elaine Fraser Maine Linda Mills Gorham State Teachers College Glee Club Marian Andrews Woolwich P. T. A Central School Jody Hodgdon David Hodgdon Woolwich Center Bath Memorial Hospital Edward H. Murphy Chopps Point Road Edward Murphy Chopps Point Osteopathic Hospital Dale Chadbourne Richard Chadbourne North Woolwich John Leonard Earl Morse Freedom Ethel Bigelow Dedham Mass Frank Reynolds Old State Road Popham Beach Roland Bailey Mountain Road Bath Iron Works Lawrence Edwards John Gordon Sagadahoc Ferry Lewiston Harrison Tipsword Danny David Barter New Vineyard Merle Jameson Keith United States Army Fort Belvoir Keith Jameson Son Bentley Woolwich Henry Wright William Wright Ocean Point Omar Gerish South Portland Irving Miller Woodville Miller Woodrow Miller Clarence Getchell Bernard Bailey Montsweag Road Haley Simpson Wiscasset Millbridge Howard Ball Judson Soule Hyde Windlass Co Maine Medical Center Donald Strout Harold Strout Woolwich Central School Haverhill Bailey Eliza Tanner Ruth Betts Providence R. I Victor Knight Florida Clyde Bailey Edward Belanger Maine State Grange

Christmas Fair Plans by Beacon Street WSCS

The Women's Society of Christian Service at Beacon Street Methodist plans a Christmas fair titled A Country Store with a Dec 1 tea and sale of Christmas articles and a Dec 2 lobster salad supper for remaining items. Guest Mrs Granville M Colby spoke on slides. Maynard Leach presided, and a worship service led by Mrs Frederick L Niles followed evening lessons on the Ten Commandments.

Women’s Society of Christian Service Beacon Street Methodist Church Granville M. Colby Maynard Leach Frederick L. Niles Spiritual Life Frederick Wentworth Niles John Howe William Shea

Arrowsic Birthday Bridge Club Honors and Visitors

Arrowsic bridge club met at Mrs. Zina Eaton’s home with nine members and substitutes joining for an eventful gathering. Prize winners were Mrs. Edward Coombs, Mrs. Edward Johnson, and Mrs. Karl Rosenwald. The Thimble club met at Mrs. Rosenwald’s with a Halloween table. the Arrowsie square dance was postponed to November 6. Various visits, meals, and hospitality noted among Bath Brunswick area residents with several hosted by Rosenwald, Drummond, and related families.

Birthday Bridge Club Zina Eaton Ralph Steene Karl Rosenwald Norman Drummond Elbridge Wright Herbert Craige Edward Johnson Edward Coombs Archie Wishart Maurice Shea Wilbur Crocker Perley Ater Carl Langbehn Roy Loeschner Arthur Bourque Andrew Black Earl Coombs Rosenwald Arrowsie Square Spinney Mill Road John Calabrese Roland Peterson George Schmidt Freda Leeman Lewiston Horatio, Baker Mabel Philbeck Bluff Head Peter Woodbury Bedford N. H Spinney Mill Judge Woodbury Boston Gertrude Wirta Douglas Everett Mediterranean Lillian Brush Orono Norman, Drummond Warren F. Hawley Jr Brush Mental Health Association Bath-Brunswick North Whitefield Billy Phinney Arrowsie North Grammar School Billy Wilson YMCA Bath Turner Center William Gagnon Labrador

Lincoln Lodge Plans For An Active Season

Lincoln Lodge IOOF begins an active season with new officers Edwin Small Oscar King Robert Newman James Knight and Cedric Sukeforth installed. Three members admitted by card eight by initiation. weekly degrees planned for two months with first at Brunswick and second at Bath. additional work at Warren and Richmond lodges. Supper served. public invited to Monday events. several members to attend Archie M Clark reception in Millinocket. Maine snow averages 44 inches.

Lincoln Lodge Ioof Edwin Small Oscar King Robert Newman James Knight Cedric Sukeforth Brunswick Bath Warren Richmond Smith-Tobey Post American Legion the Legion Hall Lincoln Lodge Archie M. Clark Grand Lodge Millinocket

Committees Named At Meeting Of West Bath Grange

The West Bath Grange held a Monday meeting with a varied program and new committees named for the coming year. Members heard speeches on education for girls and saw readings, vocal solos, and musical selections by local members including Mattie Collins, Jack Preney, and Linda Bailey. Master Alton Collins appointed committees for dining, house, reception, floral, benevolent, youth, ticket, home economics, juvenile, and degree work with listed chairmen and members.

West Bath Melvin Pratt Linda Bailey Elmira Jones John Ltowe Alton Collins State Grange Portland Alice Johnson Alice Smith Marion Farnsworth D. Wallance MacDonald Charles Soule Richard Crown Marshall Boudreau Lawrence Palmer Joseph Larrabee Alex Burgess Stanley Hunter Persis Miller Allen Mattie Collins Harvesters John Thelma Sylvester

Fountain Fund Committee To Meet Thursday

The Bath Garden club calls a 7:30 p.m. meeting of its Zorach fountain fund committee at Stonehouse Farm Whiskiag road hosted by Mrs. Arthur Sewall. Advisory board members, campaign workers, and garden club members are urged to attend. Prof Philip Beam and Carl Schmalz will be present to hear reports and plan the next campaign phase.

Zorach Robert Coates New Yorker Magazine William Zorach Whitney Museum New York Guggenheim Museum Coates

Old-Fashion Cooking School on Thursday

Final plans by Mrs. Charles FE Hewitt Jr and committee with Central Maine Power Co for an Old-Fashioned Cooking school titled News and Foods at Morse High School auditorium Thursday evening Nov 5 at 7 30. Tickets from Bath Memorial Nurses Alumnae Association fund raise for Bath Memorial Hospital Development Fund medical supply room in the new wing. Homemakers urged to attend for food choice and prep tips with prizes and foods prepared to be given away.

Charles FE. Hewitt, Jr Home Service Central Maine Power Co Morse High School Bath Memorial Nurses Alumnae — Association Bath Memorial Hospital Development Fund New

Masters golf tourney set for April at Augusta National

The 1960 Masters golf tournament is scheduled from April 7 to 10 at Augusta National. Prominent players aim for the green jacket as the field competes on the famed course.

Augusta National Course

West Bath Visitors and Calls Highlight Weekend

West Bath residents hosted and visited relatives across nearby towns. Virgil Libby and family from Oakland stayed with Percy and Mrs Holbrook Friday. Calls were made by Daisy Kapt Brunswick Maud Camick Bath and others including Deehan Whitmore and Hughes families. Oliver Wass hospitalized at Togus Veterans Hospital received visits from Mrs Wass and Patricia and stopped by North Edgecomb on the way home.

Virgil Libby Richard Martha David Douglas Charles Oakland Percy Holbrook Daisy Kapt Brunswick Maud Camick Smith Bath Francis Deehan B. F. Whitmore Gardiner

W Bath Fire Auxiliary Halloween Party Highlights Costume Prizes

The West Bath Fire Department Auxiliary held a Halloween party Thursday at Littlefield School on Berry's Mills Road with games and refreshments. Prizes went to Mrs Virginia Ambrose and Anthony Ouellette for origina l costumes and Edward Thompson along with Mrs Emily Reno in the doughnut eating contest. Committee chair Elizabeth Reno and members Harland Boynton and Roland Carlton organized the event. A game night is planned for November 12 at Mrs Anthony Ouellette's home, with prizes, guests, and a program at 8 p.m. The next Auxiliary meeting is scheduled for November 18.

Grange John McPhail J.“on Beal Ernest Rogers Marion Chubbuck David Barter Jacqueline Durgan West Bath Anthony Ouellette Berry's Mills Road

Notable Visits and Life Updates From North Bath

A series of social notes from North Bath lists visitors such as Mrs. Clarence Seavey and Clarence Moore family in Reading Massachusetts, while local residents undergo hospital stays at Bath Memorial. Updates include Janice Moore joining weekend plans at Great Pond camp, Mrs. Edwin Hemingway's hospital recovery, and Philip Hall selling his house to move to Bath.

John Voorhees Bath Memorial Hospital Clarence Moore Janice Great Pond Edwin Hemingway Earl Wing Winterport J. Carroll Wing Rose Lee Higgins John DeGroot C. W. Rogers, Inc Henry G. Root Littleton Mass Philip Hall Bath

Beacon Street Fellowship Elects Officers Sunday

Diana Barter was elected president of the Beacon Street Methodist Youth Fellowship at its annual election. Margar et Mitchell was named vice president, Jo anne Bailey secretary, Carol Thomas treasurer, and Sherman Mitchell Jr in charge of worship. Peter Sigmundt, a Bowdoin College Finnish student, will be guest speaker next Sunday. Rev. Frederick L. Niles led the discussion on magazines on the stands. Diana Barter led the worship service.

Diana Barter Beacon Street Methodist Youth Fellowship Margaret Mitchell Joanne Bailey Carol Thomas Sherman Mitchell Peter Sigmundt Bowdoin College Frederick L. Niles

Brunswick woman treated after street collision

Mrs Dominique Paiement of Pollard street Brunswick wife of Colonial Cafe proprietor was treated briefly at hospital after walking into the rear of a passing car driven by Annie Belanger of Cherry street Investigating officer said the car was slowing for a traffic light at Washington and Center streets at the time of the collision.

Dominique Paiement Pollard Street Brunswick Colonial Cafe Meee Caer School Washington Streets Paiement Annie R. Belanger Cherry Street Edmund Hagan Washington Center Streets

Richmond Emerson Lane Post Auxiliary Meeting Notes

The Richmond Emerson Lane Post Auxiliary of the American Legion met at Mrs. Simone LeBourdais home with supper before business. They planned a November 10 meeting at Pushard Guiou VFW hall on Main street and enjoyed a game party afterward.

Emerson Lane Post Auxiliary American Legion Simone LeBourdais Pushard-Guiou V.F.W. Hall Main Street Litchfield Fourth District Judy Thrower Baptist Parsonage Stanley Piepgrass Rachael Varney Piepgrass Stanley Griffin Alex Pinkham Henry Francoeur Harris Hutchins Otis Chase Neil Handren

New Meadows Yacht Club Halloween Party at Clubhouse

The New Meadows Yacht Club held a Halloween party at the clubhouse Saturday night with about 60 members and guests. Prizes went to Mrs. Robert Stone as Zorro and George Stimpson as Grandma Moses for best costumes. Albert Desmond won funniest. Music by Jack Preney's orchestra. refreshments served during intermission. Commodore John Bo Milins noted a future gathering in Bath, details to be announced. Decor included orange and black streamers, pumpkins and corn stalks.

New Meadows Lee Stevens Vincent P Cavanaugh Portland Edward Hogan Jack Preney Hryarrs Deering, Jr Woodrow Gras John Bo Milins Bath Mullaney Jack Barry Minnie Brown Everett Wallace

Second Grade Pupils Visit Patten Free Library

Second graders from Lillian Fisher school visited Patten Free Library during National Book Week. Bus transport brought the children to the library where they viewed displays and learned library manners from the children's room attendant.

Patten Free Roberta Steven Lillian Fisher School Patten Free Library Ehililyed Ey Rural Sistoi Roxanne Ashton

Hyde Camp And Auxiliary Inspection Saturday Night

Hyde Camp and its Auxiliaries will be inspected Saturday evening at the GAR hall. A public supper is planned at 6 p.m. with Mrs. Mildred Osborne named general chairman and Mrs. Elthea Chandler in charge of the dining room. The Pot of Gold was won by Mrs. Chandler, and refreshments were served by Mrs. Senecal and Wanita Asdell.

T. W. Hyde SUV GAR Mary Senegal Orve Mildred Osborne Elthea Chandler

Dresden Students Celebrate Magazine Drive Winners

Josephi Lemarr led Bridge Academy in a magazine subscription drive earning a $100 sales citation and a Look merit award for the One Hundred Dollar club. Rev Michael Dugan of Gardiner spoke on scouting and outdoor life during visits to the academy. Other guests included Blaine Little, Sandra Lawrence, Gerald Sirois, Elizabeth Dunham, and local families connected to Dresden Mills and Bridgeton.

Josephi Lemarr Bridge Academy Michael Dugan Gardiner Blaine Little Vernon Little Mercy Hospital Portland Sandra Lawrence Massachusetts Gerald Sirois Limestone A.F.B Air Force

Two Beta Sigma Phi Chapters Plan Nov 28 Public Dance

Xi Beta and Theta chapters of Beta Sigma Phi discussed a public Thanksgiving dance for Saturday evening November 28 at a Tuesday meeting hosted by Xi Beta at Woolwich. They will coordinate with Theta chapter on November 9 to finalize plans, with proceeds benefiting Bath Memorial Hospital.

Xi Beta Theta Beta Sigma Phi Xi Beta Chapter Sherwood Francis Woolwich Oscar R. Marsh Corliss Street Bath Memorial Hospital Serv A. Gallant Catharine HE. Legard Andrew Flaherty, Jr Frank A. Gallaher Augusta State Hospital Old Ladies Home Richard R. Raven Legard Paul B. Lemont

Bea con Street Methodist church school officers meeting

Officers and teachers of Bea con Street Methodist church school held an instruction and planning session at the parsonage. Rev. Frederick L. Niles outlined goals and resources while a nursery cradle roll department was formed with Mrs. Richard H. Towle as chair. Christmas program planning and duties for candy boxes and Santa visits were assigned.

Beacon Street Methodist Church Frederick L. Niles Richard HH. Towle Herman Barter Towle George M. Carlton, Jr Sherman Mitchell Yartley Wilbur Dwight Packard Sherman H. Mitchell Richard W. Towle Hartles R. Wilbur Chester Wright Jeannette . Marshall Carol Thomas Mr. Wilbur Arthur E. Tainter Harold A. Leneh Niles Wilbur

Special Torah Presentation at Beth Israel Synagogue

Special services were held at Beth Israel Synagogue Sunday evening as a Torah was presented in memory of the Smith brothers' parents. Dr. Joseph Smith and Dr. Jacob Smith brought the Papyrus scroll, presented by President Abraham Kramer to Rabbi Berent of Lewiston, who spoke on the Torah's significance. The Rev. Mer. Nies of Portland conducted the reception ceremony. The Ladies Society, led by Mrs. Louis Petlock, served refreshments, with attendees from Portland, Brunswick and Augusta. The Parat is hand printed on parchment, prepared in the Holy Land by a noted scribe.

Beth Israel Joseph Smith Jacob Smith Abraham Kramer Berent Lewiston Mer. Nies Portland Ladies Society Louis Petlock Brunswick Augusta Holy Land

Lewiston Visit By Vrs Starvey Bergeron and Mrs Linglais

Mrs Starvey Bergeron of High street and Mrs Sylvia Linglais of Pearl street visited Lewiston on Tuesday to see patient Mrs Leo Kocsignal at St.

Vrs Starvey Bergeron High Street Sylvia Linglais Pearl Street Lewiston Leo Kocsignal

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Marmoan Tothrook Fare Cnend Tony Jordan Landry Taving Waterville Cathy-Moing Fasthol Thomas Rankin Cen Fdear Rankin Federal Street University of Maine Avons Gerald Sharman Connecticut Sherman Warald Show Jr Hic Natatene Huse School First Baptist Sewing Circle Jerome Bailey Den Gerald Galuza Michael Gallant Earl Hay Dennis Youland Bruce Woodman Blaine Soule Samuel Soule Middle Road North Woolwich Methodist Church Frederic Niles Clarence Baker Gerald Hiersom Craig Bennett Glenys Bennett Kem Murphy Charles King Carolyn Wscs of Beacon Street Fountain Fund W. Bath Fire Department North Clarence Seavey Clarence Moore Jr Charles Clapp Reading Harry Plummer Beacon Street Fellowshp Russell Ringe Nashua Lowell Savage Merle Leavitt Melvin Leavitt Alton Leavitt Endicott Eugene Cook Pleasant Street Gardiner General Hospital George Schools New Meadows Yacht Club Dresden Elizabeth Dunham Porthand Sarasota, Fla Harrietts Carolyn Sheldon Leslie A. Bailey June Dresden Mills Bridgeton Church School
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