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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Nov 14, 1957

Page

2

Bath Residents Featured in Brunswick Choral Society Plans

Bath figures prominently in Brunswick Choral Society activities directed by Prof. Tillotson and Prof. Beckwith. Bath members listed include Marguerite Brackett Emma Brown L Brown Patricia Calef and others as the group prepares Handel Messiah for December in Brunswick.

Bath Brunswick Choral Society Frederick E Tillotson Robert K Beckwith Dee 7 Brunswick Marguerite W. Brackett Emma CG. Brown Father L. Brown John W. Coombs Mies Ellen Low Moss Barbara Pratt Omiah Snipe Janet Trott Jacqueline Wright Richard Arnold Edward M. Butterfield Harry W Marsters Albert W. Thormpson

Pinkham in hospital. Munsey family visits Annapolis relatives

Ernest Pinkham of Woolwich is a patient at Memorial hospital. Mr and Mrs Warren R Munsey of Court Street have been visiting their daughter and son-in-law Mr and Mrs Lewis Parkinton and their children Warren Alan and Sally Sue at Annapolis Maryland.

Robert F Wener Washington Street William ©. Wagner William Donahige Quincy Edward Jones Granite Street Eva Fraser Franklin Street Memorial Hospital Leston Harrington Parker Head Phippsburg Warpald Carter North Streeet Joselin Clhite Brookline Miss Ernest Pinkham Woolwich Warren R. Munsey Court Street Lewis Parkiinton Warren, Alan Sally Sue Annapolis

Port Clyde’s Gertrude Small Visits Bath Nephhews

Mrs. Gertrude Small of Port Clyde, formerly of Bath, returns after visiting her nephews Raymond Small and Wilac ally. The note mentions Mrs. Maynard Loach of Thornes Head and Mr. and Mrs. Larry Warner of Middle Street attending a joint banquet and meeting of the Rockland and Warren Sons of Veterans Auxiliary in Rockland. They were with Mrs. Albert H. Thompson of Upper Washington Street at Lafayette Auxiliary Lafayette I O O F in Rockland.

Gertrude Small Port Clyde Bath Raymond Small Wilac Maynard , Loach Thorne's Head Larry Warner Middle Street Rockland and Warren Wilbur Casey Washington Street Carolyn Thompson Upper Washington Stret Louise Stevens Fesse Berry Marie Downing Brunswick Amon Canton Worurmbos Auburn

Bath social notes list visiting friends and departures

Capt J Hallowed of Belfast former Bath resident calls on friends in Bath including Robert C Mitchett of Weeks street and visits with daughter and husband Albert Thompson. Other locals host visitors from Quincy Massachusetts and Brunswick Maine. Several couples plan winter stays in Florida and Alabama while others attend a Canton Womubs auxiliary event in Auburn.

Capt J . Hallowed Belfast Bath Robert CC Mitchett Weeks Street Albert Thompson Pappsburg

Corliss Street Church Free Will Workers Plan Christmas Sale

The Corliss Street Baptist group met at Mrs Lillian Plant’s home on Middle Street to finalize plans for the Christmas sale set for December 4. Mrs Jarold Walker, president, named committee chairs for aprons, candy, cooked foods, ribbons, candles and corsage, mystery bag, tea table, and other tasks, with next meeting held Wednesday at 2 PM. A Trading Post was conducted by Fateit Morton and four members agreed to work on a special sale project.

Corliss Street Baptist Church Lillian Plant Middle Street Jarold Walker Mabel Farnham Madelyn Labbie Mildred Allen Amanda King Estelle Morton Greer Block Isabell We Small Ethel May Theresa Pill Mabel Wheeler Bertie Owens Martha Miller Lizzie BC Chaney Dorothy Pratt Walker Mna Parsons Fateit Morton

Halloween Party At Mother Goose Nursery School

Pupils of the Mother Goose Nursery School conducted by Mrs. Philip FB Wyman on Lanealn street enjoyed a Halloween birthday party during the New 6 morning session. Celebrants included Richard Burgess Fileen Coombs Philippa Katz Mary Small and Kenneth Morey. Families and teachers attended and games were played with a prize for pinning the nose on the pumpkin won by Joseph Black.

Mother Goose Nursery Philip FB. Wyman Hore Lanealn Street Richard Burvess Charles Burgess Fileen Coombs John Coombs Phillipa Katz Lawrence Katz Mary Small Vic Donald Small Keooneth Morey Leonard Morey Joseph Black Edgar Black Charles Rich Carl Swanton, Jr Jesse Levin Ernest Back Donald Povich Charles Burgess, Jr Norman Kenney

More Liberal Benefits for Service Dependents

The notice outlines expanded benefits for survivors of military service including War Orphans Pension, Death Compensation, and Dependency and Indemnity Compensation. It urges dependents, orphans, and dependent parents to seek guidance from post office and veterans affairs representatives to obtain maximum benefits.

Tobry Post Lesson

Baby Shower Held For Mrs Fred Baker In Bath

A baby shower was hosted at the home of Mrs Marilyn Campbell on Pearl Street for Mrs Fred Baker of Bath. Guests included Mrs Maude Kella, Miss Georgia Watson, Miss Eiie Steeves, and several Bath and Five Islands residents. Gifts were sent by attendees unable to attend.

Fred Baker Bath Marilyn Camnpbleon Pearl Street May Campbell Georgetown Girs Maude Kella Georgia Watson Eiie Steeves Margaret McMahan Katherine McMahan Evelyn Banker Woalwick Dorothy Woods Nettie Phillips Plorence Matsa Joseph Smith Carol Haker Virginia Staples Virginia Kenney Ila Oulton Vesta Rowe Eva Campbell Millie Spioney Irene McMahan Alsouf Barbara Coombs Kittery Ruth Googin Florence Brann

Elect McElman President of Holy Name Society

Harold McKilman was elected president of the Holy Name Society at Mary’s Catholic Church in a Sunday meeting. Officers named for one year include treasurer Boudreau and secretary Harold Footer, with Joseph Wilson and others on the executive committee. A communion breakfast is planned at Bath High School on Sunday morning November 24 with guest speaker Nathaniel J. Hasssenfus of Five Islands, Georgetown. attorney John P. Carey to chair arrangements.

Harold McKilman Holy Name Soutk OS Mary's Catholic Church Glee Georgetown John P. Carey

Mrs Wetherbee Hosts Costume Parties For Ballroom Classes

Mrs Madelyn A Wetherbee hosted annual costume parties at Central church parish house for ballroom dance pupils. Fourth to sixth graders received prizes for unusual costumes including Donna Burkhardt as an Hawaiian girl and Stephen Mayo as a Canadian Mountie. Other prizes honored Raggedy Ann and Beau Brummell costumes.

Madelyn A. Wetherbee Central Church Parish House Donna Burkhardt Stephen Mayo Nancy Keegan Raggedy Ann Richard Cromwell Beau Brummell Jacqueline Sherette Ricard Cromwell Suzanne King Richard Kenyon Karen Marble Richard Cooper William Greene Stephen Brewer W. Linwood Haynes C. Arthur Mayo Neno Omar R. King Harry Fullerton Willard F. Cromwell Alphonse Turcotte Frank Kenyon Gayle Doyle Baer Connard Miss Bath Joan Crocker David Bailey Mary Ann Herdy Richard Cummings Elena Drake Vicki Norton Richard Woods Donald Toup Ralph Crocker John J. Keenan Wetherbee Benjamin Sabo Donald Houp G. Baer

Bridal Shower Honors Rosalyn Burgess At West Bath Home

Miss Rosalyn Burgess guest of honor at a bridal shower held Wednesday last week in West Bath hosted by Mrs. Michelyn Freeman. Burgess daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Burgess of Sebasco Estates, will wed Charles Holbrook later this month. Guests included Jacqueline Boudreau Louisa Alexander Fannie Gilliam Irene Himphrey Nancy Jart Susan Hart Mabel Wheeler Teddy Jacob Theda House Beverly Hughes Judith Hart Mary McKenney Phyllis Alexander Frances Arsenault William Fletcher Stanley Burgess Lemuel Burgess Alma Holbrook Madelyn Freeman Patricia Holbrook.

Rosalyn Burgess Sebasco Michelyn Freeman West Bath Miss Burgess Samuel Burgess Sebasco Estates Charles Holbrook Jacqueline Boudreau Louisa Alexander Fannie Gilliam Irene Himphrey Nancy Jart Susan Hart Mabel Wheeler Teddy Jacob Theda House Beverly Hughes Judith Hart Mary McKenney Phyllis Alexander Frances Arsenault William Fletcher Stanley Burgess Lemuel Burgess Alma Holbrook Madelyn Freeman Patricia Holbrook

Maritime Administration denies changing naval contract policy

Admiral Ford and Admiral Mumma say the Navy will continue awarding contracts to the lowest bidder. They reference past cases including Bethlehem-Quincy in 1954 where Bethlehem warned of yard closure. They emphasize no official communication to IUMSWA or Local No. 6 and stress current policy remains unchanged unless essential to national defense.

Wram Maritime Administration Iumswa Admiral Ford Mumma Bureau of Ships New York Navy Department Navy Bethlehem-Quincy BIW Bethlehem

Popham Circle Meeting and Winter Prep Updates

Popham circle met Wednesday with vice president Doris Gilmore presiding in Nancy Spinney’s absence. Reports approved, social hour followed, next meeting set for November 20 with Geneva Moody. Cottage owners inspect water pipes amid cold spell. many cottages to close for winter. Personal items note Ralph and Mrs. Small returning to Bath, Herbert Sprague visiting Florida, Fred Spinney family trip to Chicago, Morse Brunswick game attended, McNulty on vacation, Misses Oliver at game, Walter Gilmore substituting at Popham Beach post, Allen Spear and family prep cottage closure, Marguerite McNulty visiting Biddeford, flowers bloom in Oliver garden, Rogerses visiting, Isaacson visiting Summit home.

Ralph Small Bath Herbert Sprague Ecards Florida New York Sprague Fred Spinney Wes Chicago Marguerite McNulty Allen Spear Jath Biddeford Gertrude Stone Ernest Oliver Allen H. Rogers Manchester Lewiston

BIW strike continues as workers picket shipyard

Local 6 members resumed picketing the BIW plant and the Harding plant while BIW operated normally. The morning turnout near the north yard clockhouse was lower than day one. no union members crossed the line and no disturbances were reported.

BIW Harding North Yard

Bath Navy Yard Hosts Commissioning Ceremony for U S S Bigelow

Guests from the city and Montgomery Brunswick gather for a lunch at the Boston Navy Yard before the Bath-built destroyer U S S Bigelow is commissioned. Mr McInnes outfitting supervisor at Bath Iron Works speaks on behalf of the local shipyard during ceremonies.

Duncan McInnes A. M.main Anne Kimball E. E Montgomery Brunswick Edson Whitehurst Bath and Newport R. I Boston Navy Yard U. S. S. Bigelow McInnes Bath Iron Works

Phippsburg Community Calendar Highlights Evening Events

Phippsburg P T A meets at Riverside Hall at 8 tonight to show a film It s All Yours and hold a swap party Bodwell Grange meets at 8 Saturday noting the date change Phippsburg Sportsman s Association speaks Monday at Riverside hall George Buchman from the Dept of Inland Fisheries and Game will address attendees Unity Circle meets with Mrs Celeste Wallace Now Bodwell Grange hosts Savadahoc Pomona all day November 20 Toe Bath Y M C A welcomes Phippsburg Boys ages 5th to 8th Saturdays 4 6 pm contact Martin Eaton Fire Department responds to a chimney fire at Miss Bessie Sprague Youth Fellowship supper to raise deck fund November 23 6 pm decor prize planned.

Phippsburg P. T. A Riverside Hall Bodwell Grange Phippsburg Sportsman's Association George Buchman Dept. of Inland Fisheries and Game Unity Circle Celeste Wallace Savadahoc Pomona Toe Bath Y. M. C. A Phippsburg Martin Eaton Phippsburg Fire Dept Bessie Sprague Bodwell Grange Hall

Candlemaking Demonstration for Nequasset Extension Group

Mrs. Edward N. Butterfield led a candlemaking program for the Nequas set Extension Group at Good Will hall Woolwich on November 6. Members crafted decorative candles and discussed Christmas and Thanksgiving decorations with paper and greens. The group announced its Christmas dinner will be December 4 at Good Will hall with each member bringing a gift. A box lunch was served with coffee by Mrs. Maryhall and Mrs. Gertrude Marston.

Edward N. Butterfield Nequasset Extension Group Good Wox Hall Woolwich Butterfield Stanley Wallace Stanley Hunter Good Will Hall Maryhall Gertrude Marston

Nominates Andrew Butterfield to Directorship

C. Of C. nominates Andrew M. Butterfield to a director post through December 1959 succeeding Ralph G. Stetson Jr. Stetson resigned early. Two merit awards were voted. One honors Rev. Dr. Oliver W. Bell for services to Bath area and community. The other goes to Haskell for leading the summer 350th anniversary shipbuilding celebration.

Andrew M. Butterfield Ralph G. Stetson, Jr Gote Oliver W. Bell Wesley Methodist Church Bath Area

Deer Counts Reported At North Woolwich And Surrounding Areas

Delmar Stinson of Woolwich checks in at Snipe's general store in Phippsburg with bills as Harold Seavey of Phippsburg Center returns from Long Island Georgetown and Albert Wallace of West Point. An eight point buck is noted on the cross road to Popham with Romeo Roy of Bath and Blanchard Crowley of Popham also reporting bucks on the Sugar Loaves and Stoneybrook road respectively.

Rowsh North Woolwich Delmar Stinson Woolwich Duc Snipe Phippsburg Harold KE. Seavey Phippsburg Center Long Island Georgetown Albert Wallace West Point Cross Road Popham Romeo Roy Bath Stoneybrook Blanchard Crowley

Personal notes on Boston visit and Elks events

Miss Georgianna McFadden returns to Boston after visiting her parents on Front street. Phyllis and Frances Warner, Washington government employees, came home to Middle street. Edward J. McMann, Jesse W. Allen, and Philip H. Oliver, Bath Lodge members, accompanied Leon T. Jones of Biddeford Saco lodge to the Rumford lodge Elks visit, Jones being the Maine West District Deputy Grand Exalted Ruler.

Georgianna McFadden Boston R. Clinton McFadden Front Street Phyllis and Frances Warner Washington, D.C Maurice J. Warner Middle Street Edward J. McMann Maine West Jesse W. Allen Bath Lodge of Elks Philip H. Oliver Bath Lodge Leon T. Jones Biddeford-Saco

Parker Head Community Notes and Visits

Parker Head P T A to meet with Mrs Charles Blaisdell on November 21. Local residents, visits between Lisbon Falls Brunswick and Bath, births including Dale Arthur Lowe on November 5. Weekend gatherings feature the Lowells Wallaces Watsons and multiple others. U S N Verenski aboard Saratoga to return by November 17. Various social calls and family updates reported from Bath Brunswick Richmond and Portland area.

George Watson Brunswick Wesley Cray Beverly Trask Forreston Wallace Lowells Winnifred Rees Bath Memorial Hospital Merrill Bassett Lynn Mass Winthrop Blair Josh Pellegringo Wellfleet Herbert Bassett Emma Box North Yarmouth Waller Fitz Earl F. Lowell Box Lowell Farmington State Teachers College Earl Hamel Hamel Ramon Hamel Winnepg Swannon Wyman, Jr Mr. Gray George Wilson Bath and Sebasco Park R Jfead Roger Lewis Lewiston John David Wyman

Dromore Grange Installs Officers Tuesday Evening

Dromore Grange installed its officers for the coming year Tuesday evening in Raymond. Lorenzo Masse of Dirigo officiated as installing master, with Masse and Mrs Lillian Masse among the officers and guests from Topsham West Bath Dirigo Bodwell granges.

Raymond. Campbell Dromore Grange Lorenzo Masse Dirigo Orange Myron Fillis Stanley Williams Francena Williams Dorothy Wright Aletha Campbell June Wright F Florence Rollins Hazel Ellis Ceres Frances Williams Flora Ruth Allegrin Harriet Otis Masse Lillian Masse Maude MacDonald Bernard MacDonald Alfreda Perkins Ada King Jessie Morrell John Howe Charles Soule Topsham West Bath Dirigo Bodwell Granges

Legion Presents Check To Togus Veterans Hospital

Abraham Greenblatt and Nelson Foss visited Togus Veterans Hospital and presented a check to fund 300 cartons of cigarettes candy and tobacco for patients. The money came from a Legion canvass of locals and a tag day by the Legion Cadets, with Cedric French Donald Gurney Scott Kittredge Edward Chaput Edgar Leavitt and Edward Cummings on the committee.

Abraham Greenblatt Smith-Tobey American Legion Nelson Foss Veterans’ Hospital Togus Legionnaires Legion Cadets Foss Greenblatt Cedric French Donald Gurney Scott Kittredge Edward Chaput Edgar Leavitt Edward Cummings

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