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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Nov 21, 1957

Page

4

Greater Bath Churches Plan Early 1958 Canvass Drive

The Greater Bath Council of Churches launches an Every Member canvass for 1958 budgets with two evening sessions at Winter Street Congregational and Wesley Methodist churches. Rev. W Lloyd Williams leads the Winter Street training after a 6 pm dinner, while Rev. Bo Hartwell Daley heads the Wesley event. Grace Episcopal and Church of the New Jerusalem join in, with Thanksgiving Sunday set for canvassing and pledge turning, followed by church bells rung upon success.

Greater Bath Bo Hartwell Daley Pleasant Street Watersole Wall Elire Wesley Beach Street West Bath Workers of Mr Daley Waterville Church of the New Jerusalem

Parks-Lesier Wedding in St Marys Church

Judith Ann Lesier and William Frederick Parks wed in a Monday ceremony at St Marys Church West Bath. The bride wore a waltz length gown with seed pearl crown veil and carried white carnations. The couple will reside at 194 North Street after a New York wedding trip.

Judith Ann Lesier Edward J Lesier West Bath William Frederick Parks William Parks Zuth Mr. Parks Francis J. Morrissey St. Mary’s Church Leoretta Barter Sandra London Jo Ann Miller Bath Joseph McCole Jerry Davie Jerry Lesier Pamela Hagerthy Paul. Boudrau James Juliano Morse High School Parks Sears, Roebuck Inc New York North Street

Talk On MESC Law Is Given At Bath Lions Club

Bath Lions Club hosted a meeting at Richards' restaurant with guest speaker Charles Lishiness of the Maine Employment Security Commission. Induction of William Boyle and transfer of Joseph Mullen to the club were announced. a Scotch auction raised funds for Bath Area United Fund.

Bath Lions Club William Boyle Bath National Bask Lions Club Richards Lawrence McCurdy Govenor Charles Lishiness Maine Employment Security Commission Gusf Joseph Mullen Clappison's Oil Co Lions Lishiness

Corliss Street church Cub Pack 52 reorganized

Cub Pack 52 sponsored by the Men’s Brotherhood of Corliss Street church was reorganized with 30 parents and 25 boys present at the parish house. William Lockwood attended as district scout executive. officers named include Wallace Hinkley as institutional representative and Raymond Watson as treasurer.

Men's Brotherhood of Corliss Street William Lockwood Wiscasset Wallace Hinkley Albert Denico Raymond Watson Harry Cornish John Swearingen Paul Graffam Scothy Doyle Harold Grundy Leland Patton Oscar Marsh

Solar Lodge Prepares Past Masters Night Observance

The 47th Past Masters Night of Solar Lodge F and A M will be observed November 25 with 21 Past Masters honored. A 6:30 supper precedes the evening program as Master Mason’s degree work is conducted by lodge officers led by Arthur W. King and others, including John W. Gillespie and David B. Rich.

Genesta Chapter O.E.S Mary Douglas Maude Flood Florence Blaisdell Luther S. Thompson Margaret Harkins Mary Leonard Lucelia Blake Nellie D'Arcy Mac Ward Mabel Merrill Sarah Shaw David Y. Alkazin Mildred Clark Doris Aikenhead Madelyn Robson Elnora Oliver John Sampson City Olive Corliss Woolwich Mabel Paquet Burlington Lucy Pike Palo Alto Calif Olive Trufant Bangor Mary Penney New London Ruth Freeman Caroline Robbins Martha Bertrand Dorothy Freeman Alice Potter Martha Eleanor Merchant Fred Osgood Sentinel Solar Lodge Arthur W. King John W. Gillespie David Be, Rich Donald T. Pipe Herbert RK. Morse Edwin H. P Lowell Ralph N. Blakeney

Fleet Reserve Auxiliary Plans Christmas Gift Drive

The Fleet Reserve Auxiliary of Bath and Brunswick plans a charity drive to supply Christmas gifts for local children. Chairwoman Mrs. Robert Kirkland of Tops ham said gifts and money are welcome and a Christmas party will be held for the children at the Brunswick Naval Air Station in cooperation with Bath and Brunswick church councils.

Fleet Reserve Auxiliary Bath and Brunswick Robert Kirkland Topsham Brunswick Naval Air Station Kirkland Church Councils

Resting Roast Poultry Improves Juices and Carving

Allow roast poultry to rest about 20 minutes after oven removal to absorb juices and improve carving. This pause also provides time to make gravy and remove cords and skewers.

Three Bath Men Graduate From Police Academy

Three Bath men graduated Friday night from the State Police Academy at the Augusta Armory with Gov. Edmund S. Muskie as guest speaker. The new troopers are Earl Haines William Boyland and Warren Munsey of the Bath area. They join a class of 33 and will serve temporarily at the Thomaston barracks pending definite assignments after a 10 week training period.

Bath State Police Academy Augusta Edmund S. Muskie Earl Haines William Boyland Warren Munsey Thomaston Barracks

Maine student offers help for Iraqi model ships

City officials report L C Dowling of Fao, Iraq seeks plans for American four to six masted schooners to build accurate ship models. Maine Central Institute student Stephen MacNaughton offers to relay drawings, and Judge Stanley W Judkins plans to provide Dowling with the contact details after confirming addresses.

Stanley W. Judkins Stephen MacNaughton Bath Maine Central Institute Pittsfield Iraq Kennebec Marine Museum City Hall L. C. Dowling Fao Judkins the Times Dowling MacNaughton

Mizpah Class Plans Christmas Supper at Church

Mizpah class of First Baptist sets Dec 7 supper after last week's meeting hostess Mrs. Buffam led devotions with Mrs. Trask. gift to church planned. Tickets at door by Mrs. Roy and Mrs. MacKenzie. Dec 3 vestry cleaning at church. Next week to plan Thanksgiving basket project. Members work on fancy work for Christmas sale.

First Baptist Church Roland Buffam George Trask George Carey High Street Rene Roy Chester MacKenzie Buffam Trask John Mitchell Miriam House Lila Place Ralph Blakeney Carey Roy Carl Grieves Kenneth Thayer Vinal King

Brunswick naval chief, daughter escape injuries in freak crash

A Brunswick Naval Air Station commissary steward and his four and a half year old daughter escaped with minor injuries after a car owned by Harold Small went out of control on Route 1. The car flipped end over end, landed on its wheels in reverse, and was totally damaged. Bonnie was thrown from the rear window and both were treated for head and face cuts. Archibald Stadium note later mentions Syracuse football ties.

Brunswick Naval Air Station Route 1 Harding Plant Associated Press Fabian Harold P. Small Bath Small Bonnie Brunswick Times

Early Morning Shopping Habit Emphasized For Fresh Perishables

Advice urges shoppers to begin their grocery trips early to maximize freshness of perishables. Wording highlights morning hours as optimal for selecting dairy, meat, and produce before daily degradation.

New Members Joined Eta Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma

Eta chapter honors three new members at candlelight ceremony at the Cosmo club. Isadore Singer Elvira Birney and Emelyn Pratt join Bath Junior High Intermediates staff, while officers led by Mrs. Granville Colby preside with assistance from Trueworthy Flye Plumstead.

Eta Delta Kappa Gamma Cosimopolitan Club Isadore Singer Elvira Birney Bath Junior High School Emelyn Pratt West Southport Granville Colby Louise Miyo Catherine Leonard Hope Hersem Iven A. Trueworthy Harriet Flye Frances Plumstead Morton Young Melzina McCaslin Morse High School McCaslin Delta Chapter Presque Isle Nin Beta Ehapteer Portland Eleanor Danforth Charlotte Hilyard Adel Woodward Ella Curtis Helen Hayes Ruth Wilson Amy Irish Ann Thompson

Polio Vaccination Urgency Stressed by State Health Bureau

The State Bureau of Health urges universal polio vaccination after a paralytic poliomyelitis case in Calais Maine. The 22 year old mother on a respirator had no vaccine. another case involved a New England visitor with no vaccination. Free vaccine is available for pregnant women and under 20 through clinics and physician channels. Communities are urged to offer clinics and physicians to use the free vaccine to protect youth.

Bureau of Health of State Department of Health and Welfare Calais Washington County Maine Department of Health and Welfare

South End PTA Youth Group Plans Thanksgiving Dance

South End PTA Youth Group discussed a Thanksgiving benefit dance at the association hall on Washington street to raise food for a local family. The group also voted to hold a public spaghetti supper soon and announced plans for future events.

South End Pta South End P. T. A Association Hall Washington Street Linda Ames Robert Bruce Gary Wakefield Donald Sweeney Ronald Rittall Linda Gary Meister

Honor Roll For Junior High Is Announced

Moody Flint announced the first report period honor rolls for junior high grades seven to nine. The list names students by room with distinctions of honor and high honor across rooms 204 205 206 208 209 106 302 303 294 305 306 307 308 101 102 103 104 107 108 202 391 including students such as Joanne Dauphinee Linda Elliott Vivian Coggeshall Deborah Anderson William Allen Malcolm Carey and Mary Nugent among many others.

Moody Flint Honor Joanne Dauphinee Donna Petlock Lynda McIntosh Linda Elliott Stephen King Pamela Raven Rosalie Huggard Marie McMann Jean Miller Charles N. Nadeau, Jr Paul King Stephanie Perry Sue Higgins Thomas Bertocci Vicki Norton Eugenie Redmond Noreen Addison Linda Wallace Deborah Anderson Clarence Atwood Karen Back Vivian Coggeshall Barbara Brown Marguerite Boudreau John Butcher Stephen Carey Allen Commeau Susan Footer James Day Raymond Farnham Mary Fleming Davidl Fortier Mary Galloupe Gordon Gillies Margo Goodwin Pamela Hanson Carol Lachance Janice Libby Linda Moffit Jennifer McGuiggan Linda McGuiggan Nancy McInnis Jean McMann Michael McNeil Brenda Penley Patricia Rice Martha Rea Carla Tukey Ind Honor Carol Spasiano Paula Stinson Saly Thompson William Allen Myrtle Bennett Donna Blanchard Paula Boudreau Malcolm Carey Charles Cary Nancy Bruce David Burden Linda Chaney Deborah DeWick Autrey Dingley Edward Green Gary W. Fitzgerald Alexander Luke Judith Libby High Honor Mary Nugent Bdward Morton Gayle Oliver

Education Exhibit To Be In Maine During December

A two car exhibit train titled Schoolroom Progress U S A will tour Maine December 11 to 16. Sponsored by Central Maine Power Co Henry Ford Museum and Greenfield Village the show travels 35 cities on a five year tour. In Portland the exhibit portrays early classroom history in one car with a log cabin 1800 the 1870 red schoolhouse and 1890s city schoolroom and in the second car the modern American school with books and writing materials.

Schoolroom Central Maine Power Co Henry Ford Museum Greenfield Village Dearborn Mich Maine Joseph I. Smith United States Portland Little Red

Twin B's To Have Annual Christmas Party In Bath

The Twin B's meet in Brunswick with Mrs. Iola Lombard as they announce the annual Christmas party for members on December 12. The Bath location will be announced. Attendees from Bath include Mrs. Sarah Potter and others. Brunswick members also attend.

Bath Pythian Sisters Brunswick Iola Lombard Sarah Potter Viola Melzard Rose Wallace Susie Darrah Sophie Mikels Emma Haley Malina Stimpson Alta Storer Eva Smith Bessie Hunt Edith Colby Iva Noble Katherine Barrows Bertha Kendrick

Weaver and Roderick Wed In Quiet Home Ceremony

Mrs Ethel Roderick and Mr Wilson Weaver married Thursday evening at a private home ceremony with Rev David L Wilson officiating. They will reside at 9 Gerald Street.

Flavorful Enhancements for Shrimp Salad Dressings

Finely diced celery and chili sauce mix into mayonnaise to enrich a shrimp salad. For nuts, use a screw-type nut cracker to crack walnuts or pecans and keep the nut meats whole.

Community notices and personal items from Bowdoinham news

Bowdoinham reports a Bible study at the Baptist parsonage with Rev. Donald Taylor and plans for a Thanksgiving Day service at 9:30 a.m. in the Baptist church. Auxiliary Fire Department and Women’s Extension groups hold meetings with Christmas plans, bazaars, and refreshments. Personal items include birthdays, visits, and a China Baptist Church service for Mary F. Rowe who died Monday in China Village.

Baptist Parsonage Donald Taylor Nazarene Baptist Bowdoinham Fire Department Olive Frizzle Winifred Dodge Avery Fides, Jr Ruth C. Dodge Ann Uhle Linwood Hackett Fairfield Book Shop Ralph McEwen Merry Meeting Grange John Brown Comfort Branch Sunshine Society Karl Hatch Delmar Curtis Curtis Lottie Purington Ralph Purington Sharon Dennis Robert John Curtis William Raymond Berlin N. H Doris Pearl Gladys Raymond Gerald Swetman Topsham Caribou Otto Palmer Mabel Heenie Ralph Champlain Martha Steve Brookline Fred Webb Augusta Sylvia Vera Heath Elmer Jordan Carolyn Morse Brunswick Walter McKeen Esther Noble Mary Hamel Emmerson Glabb Ethel Wallace Linkenback Louis Climo Margaret Temple Mary F. Rowe Norman Rowe Albion James Lara Breed Varney China China Baptist Church George Rowe China Village

Talk On Floral Arrangements At Bath BPW Club

Clarence N. Minott of Lincoln Street greenhouse spoke to the Bath Business and Professional Women's club at Hotel Sedgwick about forty years of floral arranging experience. He demonstrated centerpieces and corsages while committee members received corsages. The group announced a rummage and Christmas sale for November 23 at Central church parish house featuring foods, white elephants, sewn items, novelties, and rummage.

Clarence N. Minott Lincoln Street Bath Business and Professional Women's Club Sedgwick Minott Mary Linekin Charles Small Katherine Kittredge Central Church Parish House Frances D. Young Edmund Staples Hotel Sedgwick Gladys Chase Natalie McNeil

Morse High School to Debate at Bowdoin Tournament

A record 23 schools enter Bowdoin College Interscholastic debate on December 7, with Morse High School among Maine entrants. The event features senior and novice divisions, judged by Bowdoin faculty, and awards plaques and merit certificates for top debaters.

Bowdoin College Albert R. Thayer Bowdoin Thayer Maine Morse High School New England

Engagement of Hildegarde Truss To M Sgt Alfred Green

Miss Hildegarde Truss of Landshut Germany announces her engagement to M Sgt Alfred Green son of Mrs Howard Curran of 18 Dummer Street. Green is stationed in Germany with the U S Army and has served 13 years. A December wedding is planned.

Hildegarde Truss Landshut Germany Alfred Green Howard Curran Dummer Street

Supper Cancelled by Beth Teachers Club

Public bean supper scheduled by the Beth Teachers club for Saturday evening is postponed until further notice.

Beth Teachers Club

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