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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Nov 07, 1957

Page

5

Wiscasset Yacht Club Holds Annual Meeting and Elections

Wiscasset Yacht club will meet at St. Philip's parish house on Thursday November 7 at 8 p m to elect officers. Coast Guard officer Richard Flood will present two films You're Being Boarded and Centuries of the Sea Lanes. Deer tagging is light this season in the area and schools have reopened after illness.

Wiscasset Te Wiscasset Eam Orono University of Maine Jay L. Blagdon Farmington

Obituary notices for Harley Colby and John Blagdon

Harley James Colby 64 died October 29 at Miles Memorial Hospital Damariscotta. Services held November 1 at First Congregational church Wiscasset. Burial Greenlawn Cemetery. Survived by widow Marguerite Colby daughter Mrs Woodrow Miller and brother Horace Colby. John Libby Blagdon 50 died November 3 at St Andrews Hospital Boothbay Harbor. Services held November 3 from the First Congregational church Wiscasset. Burial Edgecomb Cemetery. Survived by widow Bernice Blagdon two sons Jay and John Jr a daughter Jo Nice two sisters Sewall Strout and Alfred Crawford.

Harley James Colby First Congregational Church Colby Miles Memorial Hospital Damariscotta Wiscasset Daniel W Martha Brookings Colby Woolwich John Libby Blagdon St Andrew's Hospital Boothbay Harbor Main Street Mr. Blagdon Chancellor C Elizabeth Blagdon Morse High School Bath Blagdon

Methodist Men's Club elects Hunter president at annual meeting

Stanley Hunter was chosen president of the Methodist Men’s Club at Wesley Church Tuesday evening with Walter Upham presiding. Carlyle Taber named vice president and Dr Bell secretary. George Hopkins re elected treasurer. A roast pork supper followed with displays by Mrs. Elnora Oliver, Mrs. Andrew Butterfield and Mrs. Jennie Walker.

Stanley Hunter Methodist Men’s Club Wesley Church Walter Upham Carlyle Taber Dr Bell George Hopkins Elnora Oliver Andrew Butterfield Jennie Walker Upham Re East William Lockwooud Cup Robert Savage Otis Ayer Alvah Morse Wir Hunter Ways and Means Gale

Woolwich Local Clubs Share Gatherings And Events

Woolwich groups held meetings and events with social meals and slides. The Nequasset Ladies Auxiliary hosted a pot luck dinner at Mrs Hollis Leeman’s home and featured a color slide show, while Day’s Ferry Community Club planned a Christmas party and kitchen upgrades. The Day’s Ferry Cann ta Club met for refreshments, and Woolwich Public School’s P T A served a baked bean supper to support benevolences.

Nequasset Ladies Auxiliary Hollis Leeman Barley Neck Lemuel Preble Nequasset Congregational Church Edward Gallant Joseph DeSire Doris Carter Rita Flemming Pegey Hathorne Gertrude Brown Elsie Stinson Woolwich P.T. A.’s Woolwich Central School P. T. A. Benevolences Alice Baker

Woolwich Residents Noted At Civic Music Concert And Visits

Woolwich residents and guests were seen at the Morse High School auditorium for a Civic Music Concert last week. Attendees included Mrs. William Thornton and several families visiting relatives across Day’s Ferry, Bowdoin College and Florida with updates on illness travel and funerals among local households.

William Thornton Frank J. Walker Brian M Jewett Richard Campbell Woolwich Morse High School Brian M. Jewett Day's Ferry Daniel MacFayden Bowdoin College Aimee von Truene Boston Christian von Huene Frederick von Huene Carle Longfellow Jef Chicopee Mass Clifford Clearwater, Fla Winfield Wright George Wright Rosa Sheal Lertuel Preble Forrest Baker Nequasct Ralph Harris Stephen North Providence R. 1 Alton Harris David Harris Georgiaville Frank Staples Esmond Wilbur Howe The River Road Elwood Howe Kenneth Sylvester Portland Bertram Crocker Sagadahoc Ferry Hatboro

St Mary's Guild Plans Christmas Fair at Grace Episcopal

St Marys Guild of Grace Episcopal church finalizes plans for its annual Christmas fair to be held November 19 and 20 at the parish house. Members organize aprons gifts candy cooked foods booths and activities with committee chairs named for each department. Tickets available from guild members.

St. Mary’s Guild St. Mary's Guild of Grace Episcopal Church Cecil Fullerton Wilmer Voorhees Lawrence Thayer George Parshley Carl GC Anderson Richard Gower Elizabeth Mayo Edward W. Bridgham Kenneth Brown Henry Rogers Timothy Stith Carl Troop Frederick D. Holland James Voorhees Clinton Owen Themis Aikenhead Harry Wailson Alex Robinser Hariemvan Herbert Ll. Douglas Charles i Cahill, Jr Elephants Booth Linwood Boardmnian Stephen Jobe Charles Swearingen Katina Vamvakias Rayiononed Vinehon Mothers, Friends and Teachers Club Plang Dee Charles Coveney Rowena Gibbs Mirs Eva Chickering Euphemija Harvey

Bath Teachers Club To Host Baked Beans Supper

Bath Peach ers club members sponsor a public baked beans supper on Saturday November 23 to raise funds for the club's annual scholarship. Co chairs Eleanor Po Danforth and Mrs Fred Ospood coordinate the event with the ways and means committee including Elvira Birney Gladys De Wever Roberta Stevens Edward Pomeroy Carl Jurnharm and Mrs William Doneavan. Proceeds support the scholarship fund.

Bath Peachers Club Ab Fisher School Eleanor Po Danforth Fred Ospood Ways and Means Elvira Birney Gladys de Wever Roberta Stevens Edward Pomeroy Carl Jurnharm

Bright sky light seen by Arrowisc residents Monday morning

Mrs Ibra K Lawrence reported a very bright light and a balloon like object moving from the east toward the river around 2 45 am Monday. She heard a bubbling sound as the light illuminated outdoors and clouds, prompting inquiries from neighbors to confirm any other sightings in the locality.

Ibra K. Lawrence Ole Stage Road Wilbur Loveitt Paul Knight Polly Heffron Georgetown Sipis France Ranald Tage Colin Carlton Laura Greenleaf Wisses Jean Frances Greenleaf Aine Corriion Arrowrie Richard Arias Teoui King Charles Pinkhion Diarole Loaveitt Dna McLean Byron Roehardon Joseph Wells James Brooker Mra Henry Uwensikson Katherine Pilee Karl Richardson Bath Althea Priettron Ceemnd Cady Baton Consolation Otte Ops Boom Drummond Leila Rosenwild Natalie Steen Khaelyn Afer Georgia Johnson Florence Wright Josephine Coombs Geisa Lantholin Phyllis Craige

Police Benevolent Assn backs move to new Bath quarters

Bath Police Benevolent Association writes to City Council endorsing City Manager Judkins proposal to relocate the station from the basement to a first floor rear room near the auditorium. The letter cites safety, space, and privacy needs including an interrogation room, a dedicated chief’s office, and a separate investigators area. It urges approval of an $8,000 appropriation and notes space constraints due to increased personnel and equipment over five years.

Bath Police Benevolent Association Stanley W. Judkins Cir Fies Boas Rey Fuirhier Police Department aCost Counei Econ Pulie Bath Police Roca Mdoene

Bath Girl Scout Delegates to National Convention in Philadelphia

Mrs. William A. Niss and Mrs. Albert Rea will lead Bath Council Girl Scouts to the National Convention in Philadelphia for a five day policy making meeting. About 5,000 leaders volunteers and senior scouts attend. Local Council sets calendar sale ongoing led by Mrs. Harold J. Rubin. Annual meeting slated for December 30 with a 6:30 supper and officer election. Pine Haven Day Camp equipment stored at Shepard Street fire station for winter. Attendees include Cyrus P. Ashe John Thorpe and several council members.

William A. Niss Albert Rea Bath Council of Girl Philadelphia Girl Scout Council Niss Rea Benjamin Sabo Harold J. Rubin Central Church Parish City of Bath Pine Haven Shepard Street Cyrus P Ashe John Thorpe Frank Butcher Roy Lawrence Oliver Foster Everett Fraser Rubin Wildreth H Fisher

Junior Hospital League Plans For Rummage Sale

The Junior Hospital League met at Mrs Burgene Po Bher hard’s Middle street home to finalize plans for a rummage sale held Wednesday at Central church parish house. The league previously organized a white elephant sale that raised 8393 for Bath Memorial hospital and was chaired by William Hill and Mrs Eberhard with Mrs War Old McElman co chairing. Attendees included Mrs W Wildreth, Dr. Fisher, Mrs John Thorpe, Mrs Omar R King, Mrs Frederick W Robie Jr., Miss Eleanor Wilkon, Mrs George E Barker Jr., Mrs Will Buck, Mrs Claus H Wienek, Mrs C Arthur Mayo Jr., Mrs Hamdi Akar, Mrs Donald No Small, Mrs William Musenden, Mrs Melman, and Mrs Edward Sewall Jr.

Mieeh Jatal League Burgene Po Bher Middle Street Central Church Parish Wilhiem-D Hill Drous Eberhard War Old MeElman League Bath Memorial Hospital W Wildreth Or. Fisher John Jo Thorpe Omar R King Frederick W. Robie Jr Eleanor Wilkon George E. Barker Will Lear He Buck Claus HW. Hwinek C Arthur Mayo, Jr Hiamdi Akar Donald No Small William Fo Musenden Melman Edward Sewall, Jr Roger M. Luke

West Bath Sewing Group Lights Up For Charities

The West Bath Sewing Group met at Mrs. Albert White's home Friday evening and made bandages for Toys Hospital and the Red Cross. Refreshments were served. Attendees included Mrs. Courtney Stover Mrs. Oliver Wass Mrs. Francis Deehan Mrs. Stanley Rose and Mrs. Harold Perkins.

West Bath Albert White Toys Hospital Courtney Stover Oliver Wass Francis Deehan Stanley Rose Harold Perkins Percy Holbrook Gertrude Horne Milton Mills N. U1

Weekend rainfall reveals widened views in North Bath

The rain over the weekend raised well water levels and cleared fields exposing more of neighboring houses. George Lawrence, son of Mr and Mrs Harry Higgins, returned home from Oregon for the week. Mrs Bina Staple of Bath visited her daughter Mrs Harry Higgins Saturday. Harry Wigstins Jr son of Mr and Mrs Harry Higgins and Teresa Cuno daughter of Mr and Mrs Paul Cuno were present. Harry Plommer returned home after a week with Charles Merry in town.

George Lawremce Harry Higgins Orong Bina Staple Bath Harry Wigstins, Jr Harry. Higgins Teresa Cuno Paul Cunto Fisher School Tier Harry Plommer Charles Merry

Local Names Mentioned in Bath Memorial Hospital Update

Behnard Higgins visited his mother Mrs. Roree Lee Higgins. Sunday Richard Gallant, son of Mr and Mrs Stattley Brooks, is a patient at Bath Memorial Hospital. Richard received an injury to his foot while hunting Saturday. Raymond Kneeland has returned to the Rooke farm after time with his son and wife Mr and Mrs Harmon Kneeland of Blath.

Lemuel Preble Day's Ferry Mr Preble Robert Hogan Spinney Malls Femina Crosby New York City Banna Drumond Arrowsie Mars Madelyn Rowean Polis Howe Mroo Reginald Soucie Florida Miles Dagan Tittesville Wisitod Nialii Frank Garon Central Maine Gan Deol Hospital Leverston Arrawsie Robert Walther Lester Davis Doubling Point Chester Whittaker Michael Linda Bristol Whittakers George Gates Mill Ishaned Road Jom Jorgensen Con Wviek Jane Pride Clock House Point Mero Mranicdin Weight Falmouth Mr Rang Bath Baker Wyacht Secout

Richmond mothers form Cub Scout group planning drive

A Richmond meeting at Mrs. Leighton Gardner Jr home gathered mothers to organize a Cub Scout pack for boys eight to eleven. Ted Bertoce from Bath demonstrated films and explained the program and volunteers are sought as den mothers.

Leighton Gardner, Jr Ted Bertoce Bath Mere. Gardner

Richmond Lodge presents 50 year jewel to resident Fred Weeks

Richmond Lodge of Odd Fellows traveled to the Odd Fellows Home in Auburn on Sunday to honor Fred Weeks with a 50 year service jewel. Local cafeteria staff attended events in Bath for the Lincoln Sagadahoe county school lunch convention.

Richmond Lodge of Odd Fellows Odd Fellows Auburn Fred Weeks

Dresden News Briefs Highlight Local Travel and Obituary

A flurry of weekend activity notes Dresden residents traveling to Clearwater Florida Daylone Beach Bath and Maine for visits. Obituary reports Mrs Alice McFadden died October 28 at Memorial Hospital in Dinnari Colta. She leaves husband two daughters a sister four grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the Methodist Episcopal Church with interment in Forest Hills Cemetery West Dresden. The item also notes Mr. and Mrs Jack Brown recently married and now residents of Bridgeton, a Maine construction engineer for the State Highway Department.

Carne Corneding Cedar Grove Ione Daylone Bearch Fla Bath Alice McKfadden Alice McFadden John McFaddon Dinnari- Colta Pittston Pattie Palmer Dresden Dreden Mall

State Regent Guest At DAR Meeting In Wesley Church

Mrs Ezra White state Regent guest at Colonel Dummer Sewell chapter DAR meeting at Wesley church vestry. Mrs Granville M Colby spoke on her trip to Mexico. Mrs Tubbs presided with act ing chaplain Mrs Arthur Oliver. Various officers read messages and reports. Refreshments served. contributions planned for charity project.

Ezra White Dummer Sewell Wesley Church Vestry Granville M. Colby Mexico Charles M. Tubbs Arthur Oliver Harry Bo Ring Castl Aghee National Defense Messape William Armtroup Wilbur Casey Peach Alice Varney Percy Dailey Edward Www Bridgham Herbert Calderwood Fred Cary Charles Corliss John A. Morse

Needlework Guild Holds Annual Tea at Cosmopolitan Club

The Needlework Guild held its annual tea Tuesday at the Cosmopolitan Club with member and institution donations on display. Attendants included Mrs Allan Spear Miss Mary F Gibbens and Mrs Frederick EB Rich. Also contributing were the Bluejay Brownie troop the Red Rose Girl Scouts and Mrs Robert DeWick of Woolwich named to the guild’s board.

Vre Allan Spear Mary F. Gibbens Frederick Ebrich Bluegay Brownie Troop Red Rose Girl Scouts Robert DeWick, Woolvich Needlework Guild

Mrs Lucy Desmond Heads South for Brentwood Visit

Mrs Lucy Desmond of Portland flew Friday to Brentwood to visit her niece, Miss Fred Ili, according to city brief notices.

Lucy Desmond Portland Eet Fred Ili Brentwood Ong

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Hunter William O. Wakener Millinocket This City Millinocket Hospital Christopher Scott Wagner David. E. Desmond High Street Memorial Hospital Ann Marie Wallace Harm Herbert Munsey Douglas Shaw Mareia Stinson Georgia Walker Marthon Doak Rusell Boyd Bath Teachers Club William Doneavan Donovan DSN Memphis Tenn Donovean Patricia, Crocker Anne Williams Ferry Frank Brown Hamptor Bay I. I N.Y Joan Galuza Adam Galuza Skowhegan Hhier Ami Charlotte Nequas el Extersion Giaroup Amon Twit County East Auburn Leeman Athena Mother Hip Lael County Charles Power Miller Road Kokadjo Maine Charles Perkins Wis Yorel Charl, Powers Alice Galvin J. Walker Fir Pass Harold Leeman North Woolwich Maine Medical Center Poatd Kari Judy Davos Peller Phinney Jack Pinte John Drayton Paul Koaightt Mary Raymond Ainsworth Tencher Linlloween Stants Raymond Ainsworth Paul Keight Arrowsie Mothers Club Knight Police Benevolent Assn Lincoln Lodge of Odd Fellows Queen Esther Rebekah Jodge Nequusset Ladies Auxiliary Good Will Club Woolwich Grange Neoighbors Herbert J Leeman Hardin Samos Sammy Baugh Massachusetts Washington, I C Baker Pall Miles Hagan Arrowsic Titusville North Richmond Alice Rush Willard Rush Clintin Ind James Wilson Joseph Wilson St. Ambrose Catholi Church Revo Andrew Keleher George Dutee Auguste Robert Wilson Leslie Martin Procim Carolyn Church Wilde Donna Martin Leslies Martin Anthony Seruja Lena Vene Aang Annie Moody Madison Universal Clinton Garnette Richmond Whigsh School Air Force Dover Del Leader Davis Beedle Road Aie Francis Mailloux Togus Veterans’ Hopital Davises Rangeley Beulah Rebekah Lodge Bertha Harrington Topsham Abbie Perry Benah Lodge Hir Kenneth Small Grand Lodge of Maine Charles Chase Minerva Small Rebekah Assembly of Maine Armory Augusta Pyvin Laren Imperial Adley Toof Atpista Merroders Lorraine Amberhind George Melvin David Stansbury Alvin Cooper Barry United Baptist Chirch James King Baptist Youth Fellowship Theim Meeting Jean Hathield Barbara Griffin Teddy Smith Paul Sherman Edmund Merriil F'dred Nash Myron Pdouvese Lincoln- Sagadahoe County Charles Eaton Shoe Co Larry Bond John Thrower Brunswick Naval Air Base C. Blair Kennedy St Peterburg Oscar Doustess Bath Iron Works Personal Dar Daca
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