Edward Little Band Concert Delights Morse High
Edward Little High School band of Auburn presented a concert at Morse High School auditorium Friday night. Despite reducing from over 100 to about 90 players due to stage space, the performance impressed with balance and acoustics. Notable pieces included Soliloquy For Trumpet by Albert Elwell and March of the Slide Trombones. Elwell, a senior, was praised as a fine trumpet soloist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Little
Aubourn
Morse High School
Ile
Albert Elwell
Elwell
Donald Gray
Morse High
Morse
Morse Band
Bath Band
Stork Shower for Mrs Walter Smith at Drayton Road
Mrs Walter Smith was guest of honor at a stork shower hosted by Mrs Erwin Skillin at 11 Drayton Road on October 27. Hostesses were Miss Barbara Woerter Mrs Gertrude Brown and Mrs Dorothea Rice. Guests included Mrs Vera Wright Mrs Merle Hathorne Mrs Vera Skillin Mrs Guy Cromwell Mrs Edward Clough and Miss Sandra Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Smith
Erwin Skillin
Drayton Road
Barbara Woerter
Gertrude Brown
Dorothea Rice
Sewall Chapter D A R Meeting Largely Attended
Colonel Dummer Sewall Chapter D A R held a well attended Friday session at Central church parish house. Regent Ada Haggett welcomed members and guests, new members Blanche McIntire Hewitt and Eva Dunn Hooker received credentials, with Lisa Morse and others contributing reports. Guest speaker Mrs. Herbert Lemont shared slides and memories from West Coast and Florida trips. Tea and a fall decorated service table closed the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colonel Dummer Sewall
D.A.R
Central Church
Ada Haggett
Bilie Niles
Grace Lawrence
Mildred Albee
Louis
Carlton
Haggett
Jane Lemont
Lucy Armstrong
D.A.R. Museum
Maine
Washington, D. C
Herbert Lemont
West Coast
Florida
Lemont
Opportunity Farm
Macy Whitehead
Phippsburg
Alice Potter
Clara Corliss
Mabel Harris
Nellie Lord
Susan Reed
Sidney Welch
Myrle Stanton
Janet Bussey
Mary Hall
Pearl Reed
Anna Tubbs
Ethel Bailey
Leonice Morse
Maude Howard
Bernice McGlinchy
Dowling Delivers Raspberries in Sagadahoc Visit
Mrs. Maude B. Dowling of 113 North Street brought wild raspberries to the Independent office. While on census work in Sagadahoc County she visited Lucien Direnzo on Cathance Road in Topsham where Direnzo entered the home with a quantity of berries described as luscious as in summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maude B. Dowling
North Street
Hunnewell Guests Highlight Portland Couple Visit
Mr and Mrs Douglas Hunnewell of Portland were guests Saturday of Vinal Hunnewell in Woolwich.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs
Douglas Hunnewell
Portland
Woolwich
Fortieth wedding anniversary celebrated by Bath couple
Open house honored Mr. and Mrs. Leon Eaton of Oak Street for their 40th wedding anniversary. Hosted by their children at 5 Maxwell Street, Bath, with daughters and daughters‑in‑law serving. ruby motif centerpiece. guests from Bath, Lewiston, Sebasco, Wiscasset and Small Point. Mr. Eaton, a Bath Iron Works machinist, has 21 years there and 28 years with Bath Fire Department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leon Eaton
Oak Street
John Clark, Jr
Maxwell Street
Clark
Lloyd Stinson
Bath
Wallace Hart
Lewiston
Martin Eaton
Sebasco
Eaton
Corliss Street Baptist Church
Benjamin Browne
Alice Wyman
Martin Wyman
Smallpoint
Nathan Eaton
Ashdale
First Baptist Church of
Hyde Windlass Co
Bath Fire Department
Carol
Son Bradley
Helena Oliver
Popham
Emily Wyman
Raymond Wyman
Eva Rogers
Wilbur Wyman
Small Point
Harold Shaw
Wiscasset
Miss Norma Seekins Birthday Party
Norma Seekins celebrated her third birthday Saturday afternoon at a party from two to four on Oak street. Friends played games with Susan Greene winning pin the tail on the donkey. Guests included Steven MacDonald, Susan and Billy Greene, Michael Desmond, Colleen Ketchum, Linda and Bobby Durgan, and Robert Seekins. Grandparents Ralph Seekins and Verina Durgan and aunt Carrie Thomb arrived to help celebrate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norma Seekins
Norman Seekins
Oak Street
Susan Greene
Steven MacDonald
Susan
Billy Greene
Michael Desmond
Colleen Ketchum
Linda
Bobby Durgan
Robert Seekins
Norma
Ralph Seekins
Verina Durgan
Bath
Carrie Thomb
Bangor
Three Coats Swap Mixes Up Men at Masonic Temple
A coat mix-up at the Masonic Temple after Genesta Chapter O E S night sent three men from Gardiner Yarmouth and Bath home wearing each other’s coats. Telephoning and apologies followed as guards of hospitality turned friendly, with Bath and Yarmouth couples returning coats and swapping stories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Temple
Genesta
Gardiner
Yarmouth
Bath
SuNgay
Cavaieer
Virginia Parker Wins Place on Who's Who Listing
Miss Virginia Musk Parker daughter of Mr and Mrs John Parker of 40 Summerstreet is among eight Hood College seniors elected to Who's Who In American Colleges and Universities by the student body. Hood College president Andrew Gehr Truxal announced the honor noting Parker leads in leadership scholarship and service and will be listed in the winter edition. She serves as athletic association president and has held class president posts plus Mortar Board membership this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Musk Parker
John Parker
Summerstreet
Hood College
Andrew Gehr Truxal
Parker
United States
Miss Parker
The
Athletic Association
Big Little Sister
Mortar Board
Man Struck by Car Critically Injured in West Bath
A 52 year old Richmond salesman, George Hoyt of the Rawleigh Co., was struck on U S Route 1 at Witch Spring Hill in West Bath while crossing after parking his truck. He suffered a fractured leg and ankle, several broken ribs, and possible internal injuries. Hoyt remained in critical condition at Bath Memorial Hospital with later reports listing his condition as fair. The driver, Fred W. Potter Jr., 24, of North Edgecomb, could not avoid the impact at a slow speed. Police identified Hoyt and continued investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Bath Memorial Hospital
Witch Spring Hill
West Bath
Philip Hodgkins
George Hoyt
Rawleigh Co
Hoyt
Fred W. Potter, Jr
North Edgecomb
Hodgkins
Potter
Winter Street Church to Lead Bath Canvass Effort
Elmer Williams named director for a fourth year at Winter Street Congregational church. He is organizing canvass captains as Bath Protestant churches join a United Canvass on December 5 from 2 to 6 p m. Each church asks families to stay home for arrival of two visitors. Winter Street aims for 100 men in 50 teams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Williams
Winter Street Congregational Church
Winter Street Church
Bath
Winter Street
Stork Shower Honors Mrs Edgar Curtis in Bath
Mrs Edgar Curtis of Green Street was guest of honor at a surprise stork shower Saturday evening at the home of Mrs R A Bettle in Pennelville. Hostesses included Mrs Douglas Hovis Mrs Mike Weaver and Mrs Mildred Westermeyer. A buffet supper preceded a Walt Disney film Bathing the Baby. Mrs Curtis received a large pale yellow crib blanket and a white nylon baby shawl. Attending from Bath were Mrs Alice Colby Mrs Maxine Price Mrs Lena Murray Mrs Doris Thistle and Mrs Mary Westermeyer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar Curtis
Greenstreet
R. A. Bettle
Pennelville
Douglas Hovis
Mike Weaver
Mildred Westermeyer
Curtis
Bath
Alice Colby
Maxine Price
Lena Murray
Doris Thistle
Mary Westermeyer
Pastor Schaper Receives Globe Lamp From Choir
Reverend Richard J. Schaper of Winter Street Church departs November 15 for Norwich Connecticut after accepting a new pastorate. The Winter Street Men's Choir presented him a globe lamp inscribed with his name and church. Refreshments followed the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard J. Schaper
Winter Street Church
Norwich
Conn
Winter Street Men's
Richard J. Schapter
Winter Street Men's Choir
Farewell reception for Winter Street church pastors
A large crowd attended a farewell reception for the Rev and Mrs Richard J We at Winter Street Congregational Church Sunday evening in the parish house. Gifts included a portable typewriter luggage and dolls for the couple and daughters, with details of the gift committee and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winter Street Congregational Church
Richard J. We
Schaper
Kathy
Deborah
Ed J. Higgins
Higgins
Prudential Committee
John G. Morse, Jr
Morse
F. Merton Bradway
Bradway
E. Merritt Shea
Shea
Couples Club
Ira Nadine
Fireside
Gary Parker
Deacon Higgins
Frank Harvie
Manley Grant
Daniel Matter
Susie Clark
Edward Dale True
John Cooke
William A. Niss
John Parker
Robert Brownell
Marion Shaw
Claude S. Gillette
Percy Bailey
John Gillespie
Kenneth Francisco
Elizabeth Young
Thornton Percy
Linwood Abbott
Elna McCabe
Austin Miller
John Robbins
Donald Freeman
Althea Gaylord
Horace Ward
New P. T. A. Planned for New Junior High
A Bath Junior High meeting gathered parents and teachers to organize a new Parent-Teacher Association. Mrs. Isadore Singer outlined the P T A purpose while a nominating committee led by Arthur Bourque proposed officers for November 18 at 7:30. A program committee was named and refreshment hosts listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath Junior High
Isadore Singer
Bath P. T. A. Council
Arthur Bourque
Stanley Hunter
Charles Doyle
Wesley Marco
Moody Flint
Charles T. Small
Granville Colby
Ralph White
Alfred Parks, Jr
Parent-Teacher Association
Coombs
Villa Quinn
State Department of Education
Skippy
Mrs. Merrill
Mrs. Christie
Barbara Hackett
Eleanor Purington
Purpa Engagement Expected For Elizabeth Purpa Bechard
Mr and Mrs Benjamin Purpa of Los Angeles announce the engagement of their daughter Elizabeth to Alc Ray C Bechard of Bath who is stationed at March Air Force Base A January wedding is planned The bride to be graduated from Polytechnic High School and Mercy College of Nursing San Diego and is a member of Ave Maria Society Bechard son of Mr and Mrs Ray A Greene of 71 Academy Street graduated Morse High School in 1950 and entered the U S Air Force that fall He plans to enter the University of Maine after his service ends next June
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin Purpa
Los Angeles
Calif
Elizabeth
Ray C. Bechard
Bath
March Air Force Base
Polytechnic High School
Mercy College of Nursing
San Diego
Ave Maria Society
Bechard
Ray A. Greene
Academy Street
Morse High School
U.S. Air Force
University of Maine
Jeannette Stinson Birthday Surprise Party
Miss Jeannette Stinson, a ninth grader at Bath Junior High, was guest of honor at a surprise party Wednesday night hosted by Miss Aili Jewett at 30 Winslow Street. Attendees included Dawn White, Roxanne Legard, Pattie Green, Sam Trott, Donnie Mank, Richard Towle, and David Kaler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeannette Stinson
Aili Jewett
Alvin Jewett
Winslow Street
Bath Junior High School
Miss Stinson
Lloyd Stinson
Somerset Place
Dawn White
Roxanne Legard
Pattie Green
Sam Trott
Donnie Mank
Richard Towle
David Kaler
Schools Close For Veterans Day Holiday In City
City schools will remain closed for the rest of the week after midweek sessions. Veterans Day is a legal holiday in Maine, prompting a day off on Thursday. The superintendent of schools office in City Hall will close only on Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
City Hall
Howe Church Drives Organize Annual Budget and Plans
Howe elects J Franklin Howe director of the Every Member Canvass and Hartley Wilbur to United Church Planning Committee. Church groups report on Sunday School growth, youth fellowship activities, fundraisers, and upcoming events including a Penny Fair, Christmas sale, and parish supper. Watch night service, Lord's Supper, and new furniture funding committee formed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Franklin Howe
Beacon Street
Hartley Wilbur
United Church Planning Committee
Oliver W. Bell
United Church Campaign Committee
Sherman Mitchell
Growin
Patricia Gaudet
Methodist Youth Fellowship
Edmund Gaudet
Adelbert Hall
Carlton Pye
Beacon Lights
Wesley McPhee
Fred Fox
Methodist
Clifton Tedford
Hall
William Craft
Marion Dain
Mabel Knight Guests Honor at Surprise 82nd Birthday Party
Mrs. Mabel Knight was guest of honor at a surprise party on November 2 marking her 82nd birthday. Hosted by three daughters at 54 Drayton Road, the event featured a five generation photo, cards, games, and refreshments. Present were relatives from Brunswick Bath Woolwich Yarmouth and donors included Clinton Nelson of Yarmouth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel Knight
Alice Dodge
Grace Trask
Madge Trask
Drayton Road
Knight
Myrtle Simmons
Natalie Lou
Linda Simmons
Alfred Simmons
Alfred Simmons, Jr
Linda
Willie
John Simmons
Marjorie Simmons
Ronald White
Allen Collins
Brunswick
Marion Cromwell
Woolwich
Mary Getchell
Thomas Staples
Shirley Staples
Edith Travis
Edma Williams
Lawrence Corey
Richard Trask
Charles Staples
Charles
Donald Staples
Bath
Clinton Nelson
Yarmouth
Unfilled Orders at Bath Iron Works Reported
Bath Iron Works Corp reports 86.8 million dollars in unfilled contracts as of September 30 and 2,514 employees on the payroll at quarter end. During July to September the plant secured contracts valued at 46.99 million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath Iron Works Corp
Electa Chapter meets in Bowdoinham with 60 attendees
Electa Chapter O E S gathered in Masonic Hall Monday evening for Electa night with 60 plus members present. Carrie Fowler Edna Pan or Freida Curtis Flora Beckwith Marion Mallet Gladys Lewis were among those seated with gifts. A poem about Mother and a speech by Past Grandatron Elward Patten marked the gathering. Corinda Gray received a gift and wedding cake for recent marriage. Next meeting promises a Christmas tree and swap party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Electa
Masonic Hall
Carrie Fowler
Lisbon Falls
Edna Panor
Lewiston
Freida Curtis
Auburn
Flora Beckwith
Richmond
Marion Mallet
Gladys Lewis
Freeport
Ymond
Pearl Raymond
Elward Patten
Topsham
Corinda Gray
Cressey and Trask File Marriage Intentions
Robert A. Cressey son of Fred D. Cressey of 41 Willow Street and Mildred L. Trask daughter of Forest Alley and Mrs Alley of 12 Central Avenue filed marriage intentions at City Clerk Harry E. Ring Jr. city clerk office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert A. Cressey
Fred D. Cressey
Willow Street
Mildred L. Trask
Forest Alley
Central Avenue
Harry E. Ring, Jr
Cold Jelly Soup Garnished with Cucumber and Herbs
Prepare a cold jellied soup by beating lightly with a fork to loosen. Divide into serving cups and garnish with cucumber slices and a sprinkle of parsley or chives for a fresh finish.
Open House Night at Morse High Well Attended
Morse High School hosted a large turnout of parents and friends for the 34th annual American Education Week observance. Principal Farnham opened the evening with remarks on parental involvement and the school tours showcased classes in mechanical drawing, chemistry, biology, languages, and more with student groups, exhibits, and band performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morse High School
Princ Raymond W. Farnham
National Education Association
American Ion
U. S. Office of Education
National Congress of Parents and Teachers
Farnham
Judy Holbrook
Paul Johnson
Mary Talbot
Martin Turpie
Jackie Staples
Margie Hanscom
Peter Owen
Peter Crocker
Carole Cummings
Robert Freeman
Glee Club
Cecil V. Rowland
Raymond Farnham
Linwood Abbott
Katherine Conley
Frances Young
Nathan Watson
Ethel Wright
Phyllis Wright
Loise Mayo
Wright
Catharine Leonard
Jacqueline Beach
Winter Retreat Couple at 137 Oak Street
Mr and Mrs Harry W Smith of 137 Oak Street are spending the Winter in Orlando Florida occupying the same apartment as during the last three winters Mr Smith works at Ben White Raceway in the local area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry W. Smith
137
Oak Street
Orlando
Fla
Mr. Smith
Ben White Raceway
New Fire Alarm Box Installed at Bath Junior High
A new fire alarm box is being installed at Bath Junior High School, numbered 513. If the installation is completed today, a test round will likely be conducted Wednesday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Parliament of New Zealand Has One-House Legislature
New Zealand operates a unicameral parliament with a single chamber comprising eighty members. The 80 MPs represent constituencies and regions, directing national legislation and government oversight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parliament
New Zealand
Classifieds EE Extra Money Adérese.ee 143 Helmont
Classified notice from Mass dated 10 21 4wp seeking extra income through Adérese.ee listing. Includes street address 143 Helmont and contact cues for employment or payment opportunities. Compact ad likely part of larger classifieds section.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adérese
Helmont
Mass
Battleship Missouri Logs Half Million Mile Mark in Ten Years
After a decade of service the battleship Missouri reached about 500000 miles steamed. The vessel logged numerous deployments and patrols, illustrating endurance and strategic reach for the fleet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Sundquist Return From Weekend in Swampscot Mass
Mr and Mrs Eric Sundquist of Middle Street have returned home after a weekend in Swampscott Massachusetts with Mrs Sundquist sister Noel F Emord.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eric G. Sundquist
Middle Street
Swampscot Mass
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Edward Little Band
Heine
Finlayson
Walter
Jessel
Leon
Main Street
U.S. A
Morrissey
John Jr
Panella
Frank
Amparito Roca
Texidor
Jamie
Scott
Raymond Alexander
Berlin
Irving
E. L. H. S. Majoretti
Walters
Harold New
Sewall
Rey Long
Front Street
Mr. and
Mrs. Leon Eaton
Virginia Parker
Witch Spring
Lamp
Elizabeth Purpa
Los Angles
Bath Boy
Board of
Bowdoinham
James Brown
George Foster
Avery Fides, Sr
Ransome Kelley
Fred Tome
Zina Maxwell
Joyce Denham
Harry Prout
Erland Curtis
Jerry
Kendron Curtis
Allan Frizzle
Waterboro
Andrew Peterson
Mildred Given
Eastern Star
Peterson
Warren Lawrence
Cleveland Curtis
Arthur
Shirley
Maude Adams
Frank de Rocher
Henry McBride
Monticello
Sterling Ackerman
Presque Isle
Charles B. Randall
Rae la Croix
Eastland
Blaine Little
R.N
Mercy Hospital
Vernon Little
River Road
Leon Dunklee
Greenfield
Dunklee
Linden Little
FBI
Joel McCrea
Canyon
BOMBA
Rock Hudson
Bengal Brigade Technicolor
Tyrone Power In
Morse High Well
Ps Ar
Jone Howard Powell
Keel
Wowvikal
William Ghakespeares
Julius
Marlgn Brando
James Mason
John Gielgud
Edmond O'Brien
Greer Garson
Kerrs
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