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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Nov 14, 1957

Page

5

Runaway Truck Causes Damages On Center Street

Four parked cars on Center street sustained about 1225 in damage when a parked Wing's Express truck rolled downhill hitting Mrs Millicent Cleaves and then Mrs Joseph Marchetti before striking Hyde Memorial Rehabilitation Hospital vehicle and finally colliding with Sadie Fogg who tried to stop it. No injuries reported.

Center Street Edward F. Newell Paul E. Guillerault Biddeford Y Wing’s Express Portland Boston Millicent Cleaves Woolwich Josph Marchetti Water Street Hyde Memorial Rehabilitation Hospital Sadie Fogg Bath Drivkless

Masonic Lodge discusses Home for Masons in state

Lincoln Lodge and other masons in Wiscasset Maine discuss a proposed Masonic Home for Masons their wives and widows. The column lists multiple obituaries including John L. Blagdon John P. Harrison Bernal H. Jewett and Charles H. Grover with dates in November. It notes local club meetings a baked bean supper to fund a paint fund and a polio clinic at the high school gymnasium for third shots and vaccinations.

Lincoln Lodge F. & A. M Lincoln Lodge John L. Blagdon John P. Harrison Bernal H. Jewett Charles H. Grover William Johnson Cecil Reed Jean Sutter Peggy Delano Wilma Neader Louise Grover Josephine Johnson Barbara Sanborn Velma Sutter Beatrice Pailey Euella Pray Ester Frey Olive Austin Betty Dickenson Tina Maybury Linda Maybury Sally Nelder Maxine Staples Joan Reed Priscilla Campbell Helen Shorey Frances Petrie Arlene Averill Carol Hyson Sherry Christiansen Evelyn Grover Patsy Johnson Hamilyn Jones Gisit Helen Erskine Rebecca Erskine Margo Hanlon Willing Workers Club First Congregational Church Ruth Gross Mary Wagner Mary Leavitt

Mrs Harry Knight Recovers After Bath Memorial Hospital Stay

Mrs Harry Knight of Winneganace has recovered after a lengthy stay as a patient following surgery at Bath Memorial hospital.

Harry Knight Winnegance Bath Memorial Hospital

Woolwich Clubs Hold Social Meetings and Community Events

Woolwich The Spinning Wheel club held its final meeting of the year at Mrs. Jordan Wrights on Barley Neck road with a turkey dinner and a birthday cake for Mrs. Florence Temple. Members drew next year’s hostesses and the December meeting was canceled. The Woolwich PTA ran a successful public supper at Woolwich Central School raising 80.79 for school needs and benevolences. Additional notes cover Y.M.C.A. roller skating and basketball for Bath and Woolwich pupils, planned Get-Together Club activities, and visits among local families.

Spinning Wheel Club Jordan Wright Barley Neck Road Florence Temple Eleanor Jameson Elizabeth Hathorne Glenda Watts Doris Carter Elsie Stinson Holda Baker Geraldine Edgerly Eldie Wright Florence Hathorne Middle Road Woolwich P.T.A Woolwich Central School Treasury Alice Baker Kay Beal Charlotte Leeman Ruth Orr Betty Doak Vera Fogg Geneva Hunnewell Mila Darnell Ethel Seegars Betty Rogers Maxine Boyd Naphine Soule Harriet Hay Margaret Dodge Betty Brown Sylvia Hathorne Pauline Woodman Rosemary Campbell Gertrude Brown Dorothy Schulten Vera Wright Ada Cross Georgie Walker Woolwich School Bath Enterprise Grange Richmond Tina Molson Nequosset Good Will Club Warren Kershner Greenstreet Nelson Rice Cora Rice Edward V. Reed Earl Dow Mary P. Hall Sagadahoc Ferry

Community notes on family visits and local travel

Residents from Bath Sagadahoc Ferry and Woolwich shared weekend visits and news. Families vacationed in Chicago Chicopee and Portland while others reported promotions in the armed forces and recoveries from illness.

Arrowsic Residents Entertain and Tour as Lighthouse Work Ends

A South Portland Coast Guard crew finished painting Doubling Point Lighthouse. The report notes visits from Arlington Mass guests at the Smith home, hunting trips by crew members, and several local residents spending weekends with relatives in Arrowste and Bath.

South Portland Coast Guard Station Doubling Point

Weekend Guests Attend Joint Birthday Party

North Bath couple Mr and Mrs P J Cunio of East Beton visit daughter in law Mrs Poud Cunio and family Teresa Michel and Stephen Cunio as their birthdays on November tenth, joined by relatives and friends including Mr and Mrs P J Curae Mrs Paul Cumto and four children, and others from Lewiston and Bath.

Maine Cambridge Mass Costello P Hall Edward V. Reed Sapadahoe Ferry Hall Reed Lawrence Percy Bailey Bath Togus Veterans Hospital Charles Paradis Jr John Chucky Sagadahoe Ferry Lewiston Paradis Ausgustus McGraw Albert Temple River Road Hayden Temple Us.a Germany Stanwood Gilman Union 48 Phippsburg Bath Memorial Hospital Evadna Drake Stephen Sidebotham Woolwich Chester Leeman Bath Trot Works Thockomock Road Hollis Leeman Iron Works Betty Patrick Joseph Hubert Brockton Forrest Baker Neqtrusset William Woetter Montsweag Chicago Woetter Bath Iron Works Paul Batchelder Richmond Nequasset William Fogg Camden Thomas Aylward Rosa Shea Lemuel Preble Day's Ferry Russell Boyd Boston Frank J. Walker Norris Waltz Damariscotta Wayne Hockomock Road Ernest Pinkham Harold Leeman North Woolwich Maine Medical Center Portland Edwards Dale Sides Sherman Mills John Gordon Lake Mattawamkeay Emily Strout Jias Boothbay Harbor Gareth Coffins P J. Cunio East Beton Poud Cunio Teresa Michel Stephen Cunio Paul Cunto P. J. Curae Paul Cumto Stepien Paul Warry Piggins Ryan Harry Jr Cindy Leu John Webb BR. N. Cole Annabelle Pharold Bubar Coles Redwin Hemingway David Lloyd Peggy Lee Lloyd Taut Karl Haines Harmon Kneeland Sors Ricky and David Earl Haines Clarena Moore Raymond Nadesu

Film Shown At Wesley Church MYF Meeting

Alvah A Morse and Stanley Hunter presented the film Mind Your Own Business to the Wesley Church Methodist Youth Fellowship. John Haley secured the film through his father James Haley. Ruth Ellen Hunter and Roger Upham led worship. A bowling party was announced for Friday evening with 6 45 cars. Next Sunday’s MYF study on Know Your MYF will be led by Dr. Bell with all officers urged to participate in a round the table discussion. Recreation hours and games were noted for earlier arrival.

Alvah A Morse Stanley Hunter Wesley Church Methodist John Haley James Haley Ruth Ellen Hhunter Roger Upham Heales Dr. Bell

University of Maine Professor Hosts Weekend at Colby Home

Dr. Carroll Terrill, literature and poetry professor, visits Quimby street residence of Mr. and Mrs. Granville M. Colby for a weekend. Dallas Crabtree and wife attend the "Smiling Denmark" lecture movie in Greene. Mrs. Frederick E. Keegan and daughter Irene from Gloucester weekend guests of Atty. and Mrs. John J. Keegan on Grove street.

Carroll Terrill University of Maine Granville M. Colby Quimby Street Dallas Crabtree Denmark Greene Sawyer Memorial Hall Frederick E. Keegan Irene Keegan Gloucester Mass Atty John J. Keegan Grove Street B. T. Whitmore Keith Whitmore Keith Gardiner Frances Dechan Anthony Oulette Wilfred Lanteigne Brunswick Canada William Sanford Industry Maine Teeentry Hattie Rand Livermore Falls

Chest X ray program urged for West Bath residents

West Bath residents aged 15 and over are urged to join a free chest X ray program at Bath City Hall in Navy 18 21 from 1 to 3 pm and 6 to 8 pm daily. Attendants will care for young children. The article also lists numerous local family visits and travels around Brunswick and surrounding towns.

West Bath City Hall Bath Navy William Sanford

West Bath Grange program presented by lecturer Alice Inman

Mrs. Alice Inman, recently elected lecturer of West Bath Grange, opened the meeting with Love's Old Sweet Song. Guests Beverly Trask and Bud Perkins entertained with guitar and vocal selections. A baked beans supper was announced for Saturday, and degree work set for December 2, 9.

Alice Inman Rosa Freeman Eastern River Dromore Merrioncag Thompson Granges James Royal William, Small, Jr

West Bath PTA Plans Penny Sale at Dee 45 Meeting

West Bath PTA announces a penny sale at the Dee 45 gathering to be hosted at Littlefield School. President Janet Rubine led the Thursday night session and Yvonne Vaillancourt promised a mystery prize for the next meeting.

West Bath Pta Penny Sale West Bath Parent Teacher Association Littlefield School Janet Rubine Yvonne Vaillancourt Bath Po P. A. Health Council Aline Ouellette Eunice Fitzgerald Vaillancourt

First Baptist Church Hosts Successful Sale and Supper

A largely attended sale and supper sponsored by the Ladies Sewing Circle of the First Baptist church was successful. Mrs. Minnie Pinkham chaired arrangements with Mrs. Eva Hooker leading aprons and quilts, assisted by Miss Mabel Lake.

First Baptist Church Minnie Pinkham Ladies Sewing Circle Eva Hooker Mabel Lake Lottie Goodwin Lucy Brown George Oliver Harold Hart Goodwin John Elsie Crosby Gertrude Burns Maxine Furber Belle Fove Benjamin Woodside Laura Harrington Gertrude Wakfield Jennie Cameron Lila Place Lena Butler Myra Metcalf Elsie Harford Mabel Anser Lillian Burns

Pioneer Girls organize under United Baptist church sponsorship

The Richmond Pioneer Girls club formed recently with United Baptist church sponsorship. The first meeting was November 6 in the vestry. Age groups include Pilgrims Grades 3 4 5 6 Colonists Grades 7 8 9 Explorers Grades 10 11 12.

Pioneer Girls United Baptist Church The Pilgrims Colonists Explorers Chicago Wall Te Pioneers Richard MacComb

Local notes and hospital visits across Maine and New York

Miss Deborah Ann McBurnie returns to Oakland after a week with relatives. Burl McFee and Russell Ring are mentioned among local residents with hospital visits in Gardiner and New York. Adams remains hospitalized at Augusta General after an accident in Liberty plus Leonard Bishop attends a Maine State meeting in Augusta.

Deborah Ann McBurnie Oakland Burl McFee Robert Wyman Gardiner General Hospital Russell BE Ring of Leonard Bishop Augusta Maine State

Beads From 16th Century Trade Found In Piscataquis地区

Bath collector showcases beads brought to this country in 1520 by Spaniards. Beads include Venetian glass Purple and blue pieces porcelain bugle beads and white ovals found in a river bed once a burial ground. Necklace made from area discoveries. Also notes about local social visits and chamber of commerce figures.

Piscataquis County Merc Trying Hamilton Hartsgrove Airmilton Moosehead Kokadjo Greenville Seboomouk House Hartevrave Seboomook Fense Woodlands Capi Tianulton Hartstrove Capt. Hamilton Warisgrove Piattsstowe Arthur Woodward Los Angeles County Museum of History Sciences and Art

Relatives and locals in Dresden news and relic notes

Dresden area notes list calls to Daytona Beach by Abbie and Lois Barker, a new addition on Lillys store, and vacationes for Frederick Berry. Reports cover illness recovery, hunting at Dick's store, lodge activities, and relic collecting by Mrs Wartegrove and Capt Hamilton, with beads and Indian artifacts traced to Venetian trade beads and 17th century sources.

Ruperts Rawson Cornish, N. T Cornish John McFadden Abbie Lois Barker Daytona Beach Fla Lilly Frederick Berry Gray's Roy Tilly PLTC South Dresden Dorr Woodward Dresden Mills Dick's Eugene Reed Dresden Center George Sanford West Dresden Enterprise Orange Richmond Peter Dupont Blinn Tul David O' Nes Roy Castle Jack Lacy George Mower New Walter Lilly Roy Lilly Ben Fairfield Hospital Albert Robbins Rhedobath Mass Maine Cortez Wartegrove

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Wiscasset Ward Cunningham Elwin T. Cunningham Mountain Road Atan Roy Shea Los Angeles Calif Hawaii Donald Shea Gardiner Road Ellsworth Holbrook Florida Leslie Sullivan Roslindale Mr. Sullivan Mason Plant Mrs. Sprague Curtis Longmeadow Town Ivan Shaw Jackie Shaw Lewis Brown Ronald Louie Loring Soule Charlene Soule Soule Guilford Wayne Bonney Joseph Seegars Trenton N. J James J. Nostall Dale B. Whittaker Belgrade Earl Smith Arlington Smith Fiddlers Beach Judy Davis Arrow Sic Chon Robert Copenhagen James Sullivan South Portland Lester Davis Doubling Light Janice Stanton Sandra Davis Norman Drummond Arrows Werren Hawley, Jr North Wesley Veneranda Sanford Bernard Thyng Dora Marriner Dana Sullivan Jo Coates Cornelia Coates Florence Shultz Della Grondin Olive Little James Meserve Minnie Bateholder Ceres Bernice Thyng Pomona Charlotte Elizabeth Bishop George Wren Thelma Mank Alice Hinkley Sadie Eaton Amy Bradley Frederick Crow Robert Hawkes Opportunity Farm Harold Bates Viola Douglass Margaret Foster V. A. V. S. At Toys Bobcats Daniel Maloney George Anderson Leslie Gardner Kenneth Rodrigue Jack Chambers John Hurley Maurice Sullivan Baptist Youth Fellowship Boothbay Bowdoin Center Bristol Grace Rackley Women's Missionary Society of the Baptist Church Boothbay Center Baptist Church Women’s Missionary Society League of Central Congregational Church J Wavil Torre W. Finond Haynes Arthur Mo MacDonald Willian’ Peavey Leagne Ladies Aid and Pilgrim Fellowship Eleanor Hamilton U. S. Aros Nurse Corps Dresden Page Rive
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