Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Bath Independent in Bath, Maine

We have 914,015 pages in Maine

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 24 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Nov 06, 1958

Page

6

Twenty Divorces Granted At This Term Of Court

The October term of Sagada hoe County Superior Court ended Monday with 20 divorces granted. Of these, 16 were for cruel and abusive treatment and four for non support. amounts include weekly child support, alimony, and counsel fees for multiple couples listed with specific names and residences.

Sagadahoe County James Sylvia Ron Fresette Bath Anthony G. Frenette Thematon Kathryn A. Greenleaf Bowdensham James Henry Greenleaf Elizabeth Estelle Kirk Bruce Malcolm Kirk Geraldine M. DeCapua James A. DeCapuas DeCapua Sila Gertrude Ho Kelley Carlton B. Kelley Woolwich Kelley Palmer Arlene Fo LaFerriere Reort Fo LaFerriere Marion G. Whalen Archie M. Whalen Whalen Mina FE Jannaotta Richmond John M. Jannaotta Addres Jannaotta Floyd Ie Zurleigh Williams deice—_C_Willianms Zathy Madelyn PD Whittaker Clyde T Whittaker Arrowic Carrie V. Helman Redlon A. Helman Emily Maude Blaisdell Donald Ward Blaisdell Blaidell Sion Pauline Florence Wing Cleon Nelson Wing Wing Leta Mae Holmes Bowdeinham Galen F. Holmes Boothbay Holmes

Judy McIntire Elected Leader at Montsweag Youth Fellowship

Judy McIntire was elected president of the Montsweag Baptist Youth Fellowship for the 1958-59 season at the annual election night. Charlene Soule opened the meeting. Officers elected alongside Judy were Carol Soule vice president Lynn McIntire secretary Bernice Wilson treasurer Freddy Bailey witness Peter Chubbuck faith Ellen Wilson outreach Billy McIntire fellowship. George Wilson collected the evening offering as 16 members attended before a prayer circle and benediction.

Judy McIntire Montsweag Charlene Soule Judy Carol Soule Lynn MccIntire Bernice Wilson Freddy Bailey Peter Chubbuck Ellen Wil On Billy McIntire George Wilson

Maine federation highlights national board meeting actions

Mrs. Berry reports representatives from 49 states attended the meeting. Maine and four New England states selected the Philippine Islands for a coming year project with self help kits. CARE aid funded Polish refugee camps and orphanages, while the federation supported Independence Hall restoration and a Federation Village at Pneland Pownall. Local club members helped with luncheon setup and registrations.

Berry Maine Federation Independence Hall Federation Pneland Pownall Mund S. Muskie Smith Albert Whitney Linwood S. Boardman Jennie Walker Emerton Gross Joseph I. Smith Louis Petlock Addison Sarah Morton R. P. McFadden Roland Raines Gerard 2Iington

Shall We Tear the Old Shack Down in Wiscasset

Large crowd at Wiscasset PTClub meets to discuss high school site and expansion plans. Panelists from Selectmen Planning Board Building Committee and School Board propose keeping the shack while exploring a new plant location and tax support.

Lawrence Averill Wiscasset Wicasset Roy Farmer Selectmen Brewster Doggett Harold Campbell Richard Higgins Florence Cossette PT Club James Gibbons FBE

Bath Airman Completes Initial Training Course

Airman Roger P. Brown of Brunswick Road completed basic training at Lackland AFB Texas and is to attend Chanute AFB for weather observer technical training. He graduated Morse High School last June and was selected for specialized technical schooling after basic training.

Roger P. Brown Arthur D. Brown Brunswick Road Air Force Lackland Air Force Base Texas Brown Chanute Air Force Base Morse High School Lackland

Bath couple marks Golden Wedding Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Ralph E Seekins observe their 50th wedding anniversary in Bath with a family dinner and open house at 688 Washington Street. The couple, residents since 1918, were married in Stonington Methodist church parsonage. They are joined by three sons and daughters in law and three grandchildren. He worked at Bath Iron Works before starting a carpentry business. their son Norman now works with him. Both are Mason and Solar Lodge members. they belong to West Bath Grange.

Bath Ralph E. Seekins Stonington Methodist Church Washington Street Seckins Archie IL Seckins Portland Arthur W. Seckins Brunwick Norman EK. Seckins Bath Iron Works, Ltd Norman Seekins Solar Lodge West Bath Grange

Wiscasset artists display in Bath during National Art Week

Kennebec Art club members show paintings in Bath window displays from Nov 1 to 6 as part of National Art Week with works by Ethel Bean Marie Hill Edith Horne Celia Carlton Fred Jackson Helen Rose Ida Rose Christine Cummings Marjorie Doyle Carol Eastman Ethel Green Shenns Goodwin Marjorie Triggins Dorothy Lowell Alma Litchfield Priscilla McGuigan Martha Morse Sadie Oxton Neth McCabe Olive Perry Alice Pert Leona Spicer Frances Shorey Edna Upham Budah Marr all from Bath plus artists from Georgetown Arrowsic Brunswick and Wet Bath. Asa Wilson of 822 Washington street released from Bath Memorial Hospital.

Bath Kennebeck Art Club Thomas Good Will National Art Week Ethel Bean Marie Hill Edith Horne Georgetow Celia Carlton Arrowsic Fred Jackson Brunswick Helen Rose Ida Rose Wet Bath Christine Cummings Marjorie Doyle Carol Eastman Ethel Green Shenns Goodwin Marjorie Triggins Dorothy Lowell Alma Litchfield Priscilla McGuivgan Martha Morse Sadie Oxton Neth McCabe Olive Perry Alice Pert Leona Spicer Frances Shorey Edna Upham Budah Marr

Notable FBI Agent Joins Local Visit and Family Notices

James Gibbons of the Federal Bureau of Investigation visits with Mrs. William Munro and Mrs. Anna P. White in Manchester to see Mrs. White's brother John Blagdon. Leland Foster enjoys a weeklong hunting trip in Lily Bay as James MacQuestion and family record a 70 day vacation post travel to Turkey and Paris.

James Gibbons Federal Bureau of Investigation William Munro Anna P. White Manchester MacQuestion Wiscasset High School Maine Maritime Academy Castine

Arrowsic Community Honors Officers and Halloween Party

Emma Plummond Karl Rosenwald and Micheal Mazeiko attended the Twin County Extension Association annual meeting in Topsham October 30. The event featured president Alinen Bo Ricker addressing 442 projects, with Dr Lloyd E How of the University of Maine Kefrestment chairing. A Halloween party for children followed, with costumes prizes and a fashion of festivities. attendees included Mrs. Frook Carlton and multiple local families. The report notes community activities and social notices from Arrowhead towns, including visits, meals, and local gatherings.

Emma Plummond Karl Rosenwald Michiel Mazeiko Twin County Extension Association Topsham Grange Alinen Bo Ricker Lloyd Ei How Universiy of Maine Kefrestment

Morse High FHA Raises About $50 for UNICEF

Ten members of Morse High Future Homemakers of America collected about $50 during a Halloween fundraiser to buy medicine vitamins and milk for needy children.

Morse High Unicef Mars High Future Tramemakers of America

UN Children Fund activity highlights young volunteers

A United Nations Children’s Fund event brought together numerous girls to engage with international and domestic neighbors. Participants included Barbara Baker Betti Loy Anderson Collette Beers Anna Tawes Henrietta Rogers Elizabeth Smith June and Pauls Lessard Nancy Mason and Patts Bowls.

United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund H. A Barbara Baker Bettiloy Anderson Collette Beers Anna Tawes Henrietta Rogers Elizabeth Smith June and Pauls Lessard Nancy Mason Patts

West Bath Grange installs officers Monday evening

West Bath Grange held installation ceremonies Monday with Alton Collins installed as master. Benedict Ouellette assisted by Shirley Ouellette and Gloria Rice led the officers. Perley Rice served as installing chaplain. Officers included Thelma Ware Laura Whitman and others. Visitors from multiple Granges attended as Edgar MeNeily received a $100 war bond prize.

Alton Collins West Bath Grange Stallat Cemoon Benedict Ouellette Kennebec Cooly Shirley Ouel Gloria Rice Wope Pomerlean Perley Rice Thelma Ware Laura Whitman Collins Robert Palmer Alice Burgess Gerald Wolbrook Persis Miller Morton Palmer Ethed MacDonald DO Wal Ines MacDonald Mathie Collins Ceres Estelin Doughty Pomona Sharron Holbrook Flora Janet Collinge Lady ' Sant Sine Royal Flee Furer Alice Inman John Foley Perfer Ree Kennebee Pomona John Wyman Lincoln Pomona Iowa Edgar MeNeily Juvernade Grange State Grange Bodwell Dirigo Drownore Sagadahoc Topsham Woolwich Granite City Windor Manchester Harraseeket Reverwew Pleasantville Hoontoon Dera Royal Wie Sapper Alice Johnson

Uniforms for Bath Junior High Band Assured

Bath Junior High band uniforms look set after a Davenport Fund gift to the Band Boosters. Stoney Ro Hunter, president, said funds will complete the purchase next year with club additions. The event featured the newly organized Junior Child Bed group under Ceol Vo Rowland, while the 50 piece band demonstrated tuning and music for about 1000 attending parents who later joined the sponsoring club. Refreshments were provided by several local volunteers.

Ther Mufh Stoney Ro Hunter Davenport Bath Ceol Vo Rowland Hose Memorial School Cliub John DeWitt Phetnter Cecil Fullerton Fenton Moore Cecil V. Rowland

West Bath sewing group aids Red Cross and Topas hospital

A West Bath sewing group met at Mrs Francis Deen s home last week and produced surgical bandages for the Red Cross and Topas hospital. Attendees included Mrs Alfred Condon Mrs Oliver Wase and Mrs Courtney Stover. Oliver Wass returned to work at Kennebec Greenhouses after a week as a patient at Bath Memorial hospital. Mr and Mrs Ernest Mahoney visited Wetbrook and Portland. William Kotellin and family visited from Saco and William Kelchkin returned home after a surgical stay at Maine Medical Center Portland. Oscar Reynolds of Owls Head and family visited. Dana Small called on Larry Raich in Topshem.

West Bath Francis Deen Red Cross Topas Hospital Alfred Condon Oliver Wase Courtney Stover Oliver Wass Kennebec Greenhouses Bath Memorial Hospital Ernest Mahoney Wetbrook Portland Lee Kefelom Debbie Linda Saco Mar Willian Kotellin William Kelchttns Brayme Berg Maine Medical Center Oscar Reynolds Owls Head Francis Deehan Jorme Small Dana Small Dlarry Raich Topshot

North Bath Briefs From Local Residents

North Bath reports several community notes including Henry G Root and family visiting relatives in Littleton Massachusetts and Ardenne Haines child Sarah Jean Afflito sustaining a broken leg from a fall. Nat Harry Nelson on vacation from Bath Works duties. Peppy Lloyd marked her first birthday October 28. John De Groot at Kennebec River Power Squad meeting and showroom visit. Paul Cimio on a hunting trip in Millipocket areas.

Henry G Root Jeffrey Littleton Mass Edwin Herning Sarah Jean Afflito Ardenne Haines Aid Nat Harry Nelson Bath Whirl Shre Fllsworth Peppy Lloyd David Lloyd John de Groot Kennebec Smalls Garage Paul Cimio Millipocket Ares

Richmond club officers elected and meeting notes

Richmond Corner Extension club elected officers with Courtney Hinkley as chairman and Wilma Berdan as vice chair. next meeting to be led by the home demonstration agent on meat topics. The Wonder Doers planned a Halloween costume party with Marilyn Lamoreau and others as refreshment committee. Civil Defense discussed bomb attack readiness and radiation effects on Richmond.

Richmond Corner Courtney Hinkley Wilma Berdan Edny Small Geraldine Brown Ora Farrington Louise Stalls Know Erma Raynes Zelma Brown Wonder Doers Club Marilyn Lamoreau Cora Clara Pickett Grace Hatfield Colin Miller Joseph Barnes Carolyn Coughlin Blaine Poland Linda Douglass Bula Terrill Oscar Smith Seventh-day Adventist Home and School Association Ray Dunning Walter Kennett State Civil Defense Department Van

Dresden Needle Club Holds Meeting at Marion Blenn Home

The Dresden chapter gathered Oct 25 at Mrs Marion Blenn’s Swan Island home. Attendees included Mrs Kene­fice Mrs Phyllis Rittall Mrs Blenn’s daughter Milton Mrs Alice Fass Mr Olive Good Mrs Mary McDonald Mr Eva McDonald Mrs Mildred Pushard Mrs Dari souveney Mrs Lillian Raaideall and Mrs Gertrude Cate. Business meeting was omitted. Community notes mention power crews clearing brush and church supper plans and local obituaries and vacations.

Needle Club Marion Blenn Swan Island Kenefice Phyllis Rittall Sath Blenns Milton Alice Fass Olive Good Mary McDonald Eva McDonald Mildred Pushard Darisouveney Lillian Raaideall Gertrude Cate Central Maine Power Co St. Johnes Episcopal Sundings School Winfield Southard C.S Methodist Church Wilmot Albion Jewett Lander Tlowe Fred Wathins Reedmond Howe Bae Fern River Withiams Henry Thurston Washington Cishellie Ao Mabel Lewis Gardiner Generallp Hospital West Dresden Daniel To Lewuisa Levitt Sanford Lewis Melaide Vinton Cclonehiter Vinla Richmond Wendall Woolwich Melvine Elmer Barley

Georgetown Bride Marries Donald Gerheauser in Candlelight Home Wedding

Miss Louise Elizabeth Powers daughter of Walter Powers Georgetown wed Donald Gerheauser son of Mr and Mrs Edmund Goerheauser St Louis at a Georgetown home Saturday evening. Rev Ernest Roberts officiated with Woodrow Gray soprano Dorothy Stuart pianist. The couple planned residence in Georgetown after Gerheauser, stationed at Brunswick Naval Air Base, may be assigned overseas. A pre nuptial shower honored the bride with corsage and decorations of Fall flowers.

Louise Elizabeth Powers Walter Powers Georgetown Donald Gerheauser U.S Edmund Goerheauser St Louis Ernest Roberts Woodrow Gray Dorothy Stuart John Pibbetts George Wes Mutron William Reynolds Brunswick Fibbetts Chritine Plumer Ralph Davis Sherry Quebec Gerheauser Brunswick Naval Air Base Davis John Williams Sherry Rowe Harry I. Hore Belle Weald Warry Heald Walter Cunningham Clarene FD Alex Cunning Ham Bohune Stevens Nones Thurston Ruth Patterson Arline Wright Everett Stevens Chester Kila Rivmond Reid Jiuntes Oliver Lyman Owen Janice Powere Harris Horne Joseph Peypuan Harry Car- Inle Gregory Barrett Elizabeth Molla Mintd Thaser Edith Marr Ethiel Patterno Martha Bowen Andtrerkows Curtis Cui Hie

June Karen McKenzie Weds Frank E Francisco in Minneapolis

June Karen McKenzie daughter of Mr and Mrs Bert Gilmer of Minneapolis married Frank B Francisco son of Mr and Mrs Kenneth Francisco of Bath in a single ring ceremony at St Mark's Episcopal Cathedral Minneapolis. The bride wore a white ballerina length gown and carried LaTrite tear passes. Best man was Donald Gilmer. ushers David Williams and Jack Holton. sister Miss Jane Williams as flower girl. After a church reception the couple left for a wedding trip to Chicago and will reside in Bellevue Washington.

June Karen McKenzi Bert Gilmer Minneapolis Minn Frank B. Princisco Kenneth Francisco Bath St Mark's Episcopal Minneapols Marriag Denth David Williams Weir Donald Gilmer David Willams Jack Holton Jane Williams Nenher Franciscy Bellevue Washpoggélow Francimen Carlton College Colorado University Kappa Alpha Theta Sorority United Airlines Rutger University Chi Psi Fraternis

Wesley Youth Fellowship Plans Multiple Activities

The Wesley church youth group led by Mr and Mrs Emery Feccemian arranged plans for a bowling party in Brunswick at 7 p m and an old fashioned Halloween party with bobbing for apples and refreshments. They also pledged to the Maine Conference Youth Fund and arranged a worship service at the Old Folks Home and ongoing youth work with the Maine Youth Council.

Youth Fellowship Wesley Church Maine Conference of Youth Emery den O of Horrors Harriet Otis Taneh Batley ATE Nationatuildine New York

Bruce Farnham Birthday Party Guest Of Honor

Bruce Farnham son of Mr and Mrs Roland Earnhan 4 Academy Street was guest of honor at his eighth birthday party. Held Friday afternoon the Halloween themed event featured a green frosted cake, pin the tail on the donkey, prize games, and candy favors. Guests included grandparents Mr and Mrs Leon Farnham, cousins Suzanne Rickey and Robin Green, and Major Richard Green Sudshun.

Bruce Roland Farnham Roland Earnhan Academy Street Edwin Lowell William Stone Holly Leavitt Ropes Bond Leon Pmaraham Suzanne Rickey Robin Green Richard Green Sudshun

Alonzo Young Receives Key Labor Unit Post

Ellsworth resident Alonzo Fo Young, former Maine State Federation of Labor president, is named Administrative Director of the Shipyard and Marine Unit created October 28 by the International Brotherhood of Boiler Makers Iron Shipbuilders Blacksmiths Forgers and Helpers. He has long been prominent in Maine labor and political circles and has connections to Bath Shipyard Workings.

Alonzo Fo Young Ellsworth Maine State Federation of Labor Maine International Brotherhood of AFL Amercan Federation of Labor William Green Young Lows Jo Brann National Birewearks Corp Waelitie Busness Grantaehire Militiom Ordnance Opertines Enrieh United States

Youth Temperance Council Elects Officers at Fall Meeting

Roberta Jewell was elected president of the Youth Temperance Council at a fall meeting hosted by Mrs. Edward McCuapnan at 69 Middle Tree. Georgia Lacy and Jennifer McGigean were named vice president and secretary, Ellen Quy er became treasurer, with Martha Shepard assigned a role in council events. The next meeting is at Roberta Jewell’s home, 714 Middle Street, and a Halloween party followed with traditional games.

Roberta Jewell Temperance Cooper Edward McCuapnan Middletree Roberta Georgia Lacy Jennifer McGigean Ellen Qhyer Martha Shepard Noy Dat Middle Street

Engagement Announcement for Ver Lee Watts and Richard Lavassa

Mr and Mrs Paul A. Watts of 20 Oliver Street announce the engagement of their daughter Ver Lee Watts to Richard Marie Lavassa son of Mr and Mrs Lagasse of West Bath. Mrs Watts is a Morse High School graduate employed at Bath National Bank. Lacasse a 1955 Morse graduate, is in the U S Army stationed in Danvers Massachusetts. No date has been set for the wedding.

Paul A. Watts Oliver Street Ter Ver Lee Watts Richard Marie Lavassa Heobiarvede Lagasse West Bath Watts Morse High School Bath National Bank Lacasse U. S Army Danvers Mass

Also Mentioned on This Page

Montsweag Baptist Youth Fellowship Bible Baptist Church of Lincoln County Robert Hussey Dean Shea Colby College Waterville Dean Donald Shea Gardiner Road Edgar Rankin Colby Rebekahs Path Freeport Grand Lode Rusell Lewis Harry Sandra Taylor Saturac Marc Rosenblum Boothpay Habor Parent Teachers Club of Althea Whitney Dave Hunter Julie Pashard Jane Sherman John Harvey Barbara Berry Stanley Fairservice Dawn Colby Helene Johnson Linda Blagdon Cleanor Creamer Ruth Drake Uriscilla Harvey Kathy Morris Helen Haggett Woman's Club of St. Philip's Parish House Thomas Murphy Airman USAF Ralph Seekins Newcastle Asa Wilson Mother Clio Oh Tre God Werr Lies Aolin Lyris Gude Westar Davi Thie Prettiest Sharon Dsey Test Origins Byon Leslie Ain Wait Beoyletierd Frook Cirlton Califor Wath Baner Donald McNew de Fey Tee Richard Advis Grace Church Ricks Dean Boney Tiseay Wien Mites Hagenm Ainiiven Dyer Mirtie Hageman Goyveriiene Canaveral Emd Mita Mazethke Vie Dangt Gurina Richmeard Duet Mero Peter-ort Mer Mes John Cidabrese Brighton Mir Betas Hood Olly Steen Bath Memorial Bio Jatal Steen Len Fan Oti Noanert Gorsuid Cayon Gtal Yana Mio Ralph Steere Gaertracde Houston Richard Wodhe Ralph Steane Wodees CIA Open Sea Mazethkya Jae Cralizen Bred DelMonte Saltray Bath Junior High North Roger Gibbs Main Street Gardiner General Hospital Gordon Stinson Lee Stinson Beedle Road Bentley School of Accounting and Finance Boston Flaine Poland Gardiner Christ’s Episcopal Church Bradley Gilpatrick Kenneth Gilpatrick Spruce Street Galpatrick Jeff Parris Island S. C Marines Fred Farley Elizabeth Barter Richmond Dorcas Society Dorcas Federation Norridgewock Leonard Bishop Maine State Chamber of Commerce Dresden Vina B. Staples Cummings Street First National Staples Rowena Marsh Maxwell Street Lincoln Center Miarsh Cgverald Lander Louise E. Powers Karen McKenzie Frank E. Francisco Wesley Youth Fellowship Miss. Mires Joy Lemont Walliam Stone Tainda Atkinson Edna Mae Within Suelle Lowe Roger Preney Roger Bond Raymond Aurnault Bruce Farnham Alonzo Young Youth Temperance Council
Search Courier

Search the Bath Independent Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Bath Independent?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication