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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Nov 24, 1955

Page

3

Community Sale Supper Marks Busy Richmond Week

The YAYF club held a sale at 3 pm and supper from 5 30 to 7 pm on Friday. Mrs Raymond Millett hosted a birthday party for her daughter Valerie turning seven with pink decorations and gifts. Lions and Enterprise Grange events drew attendees and notes from trips and meetings across Richmond and nearby towns.

Yayf Club Raymond Millett Valerie Millett Charles Millett Donald Nichols Manchester Patty Watts Cathy Craig Janet Blake Glenda Blake Mary Lynch Sonya Terrell Gail Nichols Sally Quinnam Susan Millett Patsy Plummer Madoleen Pulsifer Haila Hinckley Donnette Nichols Jill Stinson Patty Wheeler Vickie Madore Lions Hub Dianna Quinnam Rebecca Dore Houston Lewis Billings James Herrick Enterprise Grange Veneranda Sanford Maine Bangor Dora Marriner Grange Aid St. Mathias Episcopal Church V. F. W. Hall Pushard- Guiou Norman Reed Boothbay Edna Waring Damariscotta New Harbor Brunswick Richmond

Missionary to Japan Speaks at Woolwich B Y F

Dr. R. Sorrentino a Baptist missionary to Japan spoke at the Woolwich Baptist Youth Fellowship on Sunday evening with slides from Japan. He also acted in a Japan customs skit at the evening service. The B Y F noted attendees at a Boothbay rally featuring William and Mrs Stoll and Edwin Jaques.

R. Sorrentino New Jersey Japan Woolwich Brazil Edwin Jaques Naples Italy William Sanders Eleanor Sanders Florice Creamer Pauline Bennett Charlene Anna Hawes Joan Galuza Grace Brown Charlene Soule Seanna Hathorne Carol Tanner World Outreach Committee

Ancient Bulb Found in Kankakee County Courthouse

An old carbon filament light bulb discovered inside the Kankakee County courthouse is still operating. It likely dates to the 1911 construction and caused no major issues before television advances prompted its retirement due to interference.

Kankakee Ill County Court House

Dresden News Briefs From Weddings To Fires And Donations

Nellie Knowlton and John Niewola announce their Dresden marriage with Roberta Knowlton and Andrew Bolosovich as attendants. Richard Rackleff buys the late Mrs Slipp’s Dresden Mills residence. A deer hunting party includes Harold Bickford and Dr. David Bowman. Church services, a bridal shower, a car fire, a public donation supper raising 200.41, and local social visits are reported.

Nellie Knowlton Sherman Knowlton John Niewola Fall River Mass Roberta Knowlton Bloomfield Bernard Bailey Merton Lilly Dorr Woodward Barbara Perkins William Wilkinson Elwood Perkins Clyde Bailey Whiteae Earl Dorr Providence Dresden Mills James Herrick South Dresden James Milligan Ray Perry Charles Gray Melville Houdlette West Dresden James Cameron Stephen Powell Charles Dorr Delmar Stinson

Future Homemakers Name Delegates to District Meeting

Morse High School Future Homemakers of America named delegates for the district meeting in Augusta on December 3. Attendees include Sandra Moore Patricia Mullaney Judy Gross Grace Brown Camilla Lorentsen and advisor Mrs Ethel Wright. A Record Hop was planned for December 2 at Lambert Park Community Hall from 8 to 11:30 p.m. Tickets available from any F H A member or Mrs Wright.

Future Homemakers of America Morse High School Augusta Sandra Moore Patricia Mullaney Maine Judy Gross Grace Brown Camilla Lorentsen Ethel Wright Lambert Park F.H. A Wright

Bath Elks to Welcome District Deputy Friday

District Deputy Grand Exalted Ruler Alfred L. Bolduc of Lewiston will visit the Bath Lodge of Elks Friday evening. The visit includes the first birthday of the Golden Anniversary Class started last November. Harold V. Fielding heads the celebration committee with past exalted rulers assisting. A lobster salad supper is set for 6 30 under the direction of Edward N. Hartnett and Edward J. McMann.

Maine West Alfred L. Bolduc Lewiston Bath

Audrey King to Wed Scott Hutchinson on Friday

Miss Audrey Priscilla King daughter of Mr and Mrs Arthur W King of Edgett Street will marry Scott Frederick Hutchinson son of Mr and Mrs S F Hutchinson of Portland at 8 pm Friday at Central Congregational Church Chaplain Commander Richard Ricker USN brother in law of the bride will officiate A candlelight ceremony A reception will follow at Meadow Ledges West Bath home of Omar R King brother of the bride and Mrs King

Audrey Priscilla King Arthur W. King Edgett Street Scott Frederick Hutchinson S. F. Hutchinson Portland Central Congregational Church Cmdr Richard Ricker Meadow Ledges West Bath Omar R. King Mrs. King

Ten Lepers Sermon And Local News From Georgetown

Georgetown Sunday service at First Baptist features Warren Harris on The Ten Lepers with focus on physical social mental and spiritual needs and the Samaritan’s gratitude. Local society notes include weddings births and visits in Bath Georgetown and Robinhood plus town business, injuries and hospital stays among residents and a cat watching TV at a Georgetown home.

First Baptist Church Warren Harris Georgetown Harlan Pinkham Five Islands Hazel Gay Georgetown Center Carleton Rideout Bath Marrtown David L. Wilson Vermont Jack Lee Bay Point Road Kenneth Crafts Bay Point Joseph Plourde Woolwich Mohiba Harry H. Heald Clayton Williams A. Todd Alfred I. Rowe Mary Lee Ralph Davis Brian and Terry Joseph F. Higgins Jack Carl ‘Williams Alex Cunningham James Oliver Walter Stevens Harold J. Brown Jr Memorial Hospital Harold Brown Robinhood Roland Peterson Lauretta M. Jones Carroll Powers George Powers William Bisseth Marjorie Hagan State House Augusta Industrial Accident Commission Lewiston Peterson Edward Clarey Richmond Ria Tarr William Nichols Charles Blake Martha Bowen Winter Street Damariscotta Harold Hersey Winthrop Mass Charles Gould Eugene A. Reynolds Hyde Windlass Lincoln Express Co Maine ‘Truck Owners Association Portland Alvah C. Reynolds A. E. Riley Falmouth Frederick Wilson Riley Leonard Flint Harold J. Brown Blondie

Death notices for Harvey A. Oliver Ward and Frank J Boyd

Harvey A. Oliver Ward died November 16 at age 69 in Augusta. He was born to Millard F. and Sarah J. Oliver and lived on Bay Point road, worked for the Telephone Co., and is survived by his daughter Gladys, son Raymond, siblings including Vernon Gray, Leroy, and Robert, with funeral services held at Plummer Funeral Home in Augusta. Frank J. Boyd, 69, of Hillsboro New Hampshire, died recently. born in Halifax Nova Scotia, son of George and Emma Boyd, he lived in Bath Iron Works era and at Robinhood, belonged to Harmony Lodge F and AM, and was well known in the area.

Gladys Raymond Vernon E Gray Five Islands Leroy Yarmouth Robert Oklahoma City Oklahoma Plummer Funeral Home Augusta Clarence Roland Francis James Oliver Verneen Gray Russel Harford Frank J. Boyd Werd Frank J Boyd Hillsboro N. H Georgetown Center Bath Iron Works Robinhood Peterson General Store Mr. Boyd Halifax N. S George Emma Buzzell Boyd Harmony Lodge A. M

Christian Science Lecture Sunday Afternoon

Rob ert S. Van Atta of Rochester New York will give a Christian Science lecture on Sunday at 3 p m in the First Church of Christ Scientist auditorium North Street. The talk titled Christian Science Its Truth Over Atheism and Idolatry will cover applying spiritual laws to daily life.

Robert S. van Atta Rochester N. Y First Church of Christ, Scientist van Atta Christian Science Board of Lectureship North Street Panama Canal Bolivia Army Air Corps

Junior Hospital League Names Dance Committees

At a Tuesday meeting hosted by Mrs. William D. Hill Jr at the Miller home, the Junior Hospital League formed dance committees for its New Year Eve event. Eleanor L. Wilson chaired, with chairs for orchestra, tickets, hall, patrons, publicity, and decorations named. The group noted nearly $100 from a recent rummage sale and planned the next Dec 6 meeting at Mrs. William A. Niss’s Middle Street home.

Junior Hospital League William D. Hill J. H. Miller Garden Street Eleanor L. Wilson William D. Hill, Jr S. Theodore Bertocci Edward Sewall, Jr Omar R. King Leslie C. Shumway C. Arthur Mayo, Jr William A. Niss Harold W. McElman Frederick M. Haggett League J. Edward Drake, Jr Middle Street

Mrs Louis M Silverman Hosts Bath Chapter Bnai B’rith

Mrs Louis M Silverman entertained Bath Chapter Bnai Brith for its November meeting at 175 Oak Street. President Mrs Jesse Levin led a business session on fundraising for the March of Dimes and reports from committee chairs were heard. Members sewed for the hospital under Mrs Sam Prawer, and refreshments followed with Mrs Levin pouring. The next meeting is set for Mrs Donald Poyvich’s Lincoln Street home.

Louis JM. Silverman Bath B'nai B'rith Oak Street Jesse Levin Sam Prawer

Porter Portia Chapter Succeeds Through Family Ties

Portia Chapter O E S member Portia Chapter, widow Beatrice Clement of Antrim New Hampshire died 1924. He later married Kath erine Wadleigh who died 1939. Survived by Adeline J Boyd wife two sons James Boyd Springfield Mass T Sgt Robert Boyd USAF granddaughter sister Laura Boyd Boston brother Charles Boyd Fort Worth Fla funeral Saturday afternoon at Smith Memorial Congregational Church with burial Maple Ave Cemetery.

Portia Chapter Beatrice Clement Antrim N. H Katherine Wadleigh Adeline J. Boyd James Boyd Springfield Mass Robert Boyd U.S. A Smith Memorial Congregational Church Maple Ave

Card of Thanks for Kindness After Bereavement

We thank relatives friends and neighbors for kindnesses floral tributes and mercy gifts received during our recent bereavement. Mrs. Harold A Rowe Harold A Rowe Jr and Family Carl I Rowe and Family

Harold A. Rowe Harold A. Rowe, Jr Carl I. Rowe

Banana chocolate milkshake with a playful twist

A simple after school drink blends milk with mashed banana and chocolate syrup. For special occasions add a scoop of ice cream and serve in a tall glass with straws and a long spoon.

LOCAL society notes and church events from Five Islands

Five Islands notes show the Ladies Bible class meeting December 1 at Mrs. Erland Moore’s home and a Thursday prayer gathering canceled for the week. Reports mention slides on the Prodigal Son, Mrs. Russell Pinkham at piano, and Good Neighbor club activities through December 6 with Mrs. Orville Rowe hosting. Community members and visitors, including USCGG member Reggie Pinkham home from Portland, attend varied social and family events across Bath, Gardiner, Wiscasset, and nearby towns. several relatives visit, travel, or host for holidays. Keith MacGillivary continues to improve after polio attack with weeks of walking.

Erland Moore Russell Pinkham Good Neighbor Club Francis Pierce Orville Rowe Roy Grover Mothers’ March Grover Pierce Bath Reggie Pinkham Portland Woodrow Gray Pamela William Marr Marr Arthur Malden Mass Lisa Susan Hopkins Victor Pinkham Millie Spinney Bay Point Lincoln Campbell Campbell Mohiba Morse High School Orville F. Rowe Wallace Heal Brockton Lloyd Pinkham Heal Vernon E. Gray Augusta Harvey Oliver Gray Russell Harford Kittery Carroll Curtis Wiscasset Anna Mihalos Conrad Parker Frank Locke P. B. Savage Donald Hopkins Rachael Savage Keith MacGillivary

Bay Point Scene Describes Rough Seas and Park Beauty

The Kennebec coast faced cold winds and rough surf keeping fishermen ashore most of the week. Mrs. Thomas Hagan visited Wisca as a guest of Mrs. Harry O Carlisle, while Mr. and Mrs. Emery Rideout were noted residents.

Kennebec Secenery Reid Park Thomas Hagan Wisca Harry O Carlisle Emery Rideout

Thespians Stage Time Out For Ginger at Morse High

Thespians present Time Out For Ginger a three act family comedy at 8.15 tonight in Morse High auditorium. Director Mrs H Waldo Marshall leads a cast including Carol daughter Nancy Doyle Rosalys Kondos Legard Forbes and Trott with lighting by Albert W Thompson and wardrobe by Mrs Clifford Russell. Publicity by Mrs Legard and ticket help from Mrs Butterfield and others.

Ginger Morse High School The Thespians H. Waldo Marshall Howard Carol Hildreth Fisher Rosalys Kondos Lizzie Catharine Legard Agnes Carol Nancy Doyle the Thespians Carol Joan Marsh Jeannie Gretchen Trott Joan Eddie Davis Sam Trott Donald Kelley Tommy Green Ralph Forbes Ed Hoffman Bank Albert W. Thompson Clifford Russell Marguerite Owens Carlene Suslar Nathan W. Watson Howard P. Holmes Carl Meister Owviver Ellis Benjamin Zimmerman Oliver Ellis Legard Roswel Haskell Edward Butterfield George Biette Butterfield

Local Folks and Visitors Share News Across Town

Mrs. Thomas Hagan visited Auburn to see her parents while her father Fred P. Taylor age 80, a Bath active former village official, lies in bed after an illness. Several locals Viisted Bay Point and Brunswick for calls and brief visits with friends and family.

Bath Thomas Hagan Auburn Fred P. Taylor Taylor Sumner Mains Mina Hinckley Eleanor Gillis Fairfield Mains Richard T. Hagan Bay Point George Renaud William Renaud Boston Sherman Campbell Brunswick Washington Street Linwood Stevens Rose Kingsbury Dwight Furbish LeRoy Moore Lewiston Hospital

Obituary of Marion Wallace Ledyard of Bath

Marion Wallace Ledyard 79 widow of James Pitt Ledyard died at home on Lincoln street after a long Bath life. Born March 12 1876 in Bath she was daughter of William B and Abbie Norris Palmer and a graduate of Old Bath High school. She belonged to Central Congregational Church and its League and was a charter member of the Ladies Aid and Col Dummer Sewall Chapter DAR. Surviving are daughter Ruth Ledyard Baecker of West Orange NJ son James C Ledyard of Bath sisters Mary E Palmer of Allston MA Anna M Palmer of Portland OR granddaughter Jane Ledyard of Bath grandson Hugo H Baecker Jr of West Orange NJ.

Marion Wallace Ledyard James Pitt Ledyard Lincoln Street Bath William B Abbie Norris Palmer Old Ruth Ledyard Baecker West Orange N. J James C. Ledyard Mary E. Palmer Allston Mass Anna M. Palmer Portland Oregon Miss Jane Ledyard Hugo H. Baecker, Jr

Mrs Janet C McCabe 75 Bath Resident Dies at Convalescent Home

Mrs Janet O McCabe widow of David S McCabe died Tuesday evening at Presley Convalescent home after weeks as a patient. Born June 18 1880 in Clifton Ireland she lived most of her life in Bath at 669 Middle St. Surviving sons Michael J Thomas John E Walter and Harold F Lyden of Bath and two grandsons. Funeral Friday at 1 30 PM from A F Mayo Son Funeral Residence with Rev James L Grant officiating. Burial in Oak Grove family lot.

Janet O. McCabe David S. McCabe Presley Convalescent Clifton County Galloway Ireland Bath Middle Street Owo Michael J Thomas John E Walter Harold F. Lyden A. F. Mayo & Son James L. Grant Grace Episcopal Church Oak Grove

Funeral services for Marion W. Ledyard

Funeral services for Marion W. Ledyard will be held at 2 p m Friday at Curtis Funeral Home with Reverend Craig H. Richards and Reverend Dr. David L. Wilson officiating. Burial will take place in the family lot at Oak Grove Cemetery.

Marion Ledyard Marion W. Ledyard Curtis Funeral Home Craig H. Richards David L. Wilson Oak Grove Cemetery

Rainbow Assembly Will Have Guest Officers Night

Rainbow Assembly No. 6 invites guest officers from six assemblies for a Friday 7 30 meeting at the Masonic Temple. The group reports a successful rummage sale last Saturday and asks members to bring proceeds from the bedspread project to the session.

Rainbow Assembly No. 6 Masonic Temple

Trash Fire at 9 Drummond Street Quickly Contained

A still alarm was sounded at 9 Drummond Street after a trash fire spread briefly toward grassland. Ladder One and Engine Two responded, extinguishing the flames and reporting all clear at 10:20 a.m. No damage was reported.

Drummond Street Ladder One Engine Two

WCTU Meeting at Mrs Annie Perow’s in Winnegance

Women’s Christian Temperance Union members met Wednesday afternoon at Mrs. Annie Perow’s home in Winnegance. Devotions were led by president Mrs. Raymond Farley. Mrs. Theresa Hill reviewed The Way To Sobriety and Mrs. Peron read the organizational plan. Hill also presented the legislation report.

Women's Christian Temperance Union Annie Perow Winnegance Raymond Farley Theresa Hill Peron

Colbeths and AllenGuests Plan Thanksgiving at Cape Cod

Mr and Mrs Harold L Colbeth Jr and family travel from 20 Garden Street to Cape Cod Mass to spend Thanksgiving with Harold L Colbeth Sr and other relatives Mrs Charles Edward Allen and daughter Mary Elizabeth of Auburn join Thanksgiving at the Bertocci home 985 High Street with Mrs Bertocci’s aunt as guest

Harold L. Colbeth, Jr Garden Street Cape Cod Mass Mr Colbeth Harold L. Colbeth Charles Edward Allen Mary Elizabeth Auburn Allen S. Theodore Bertocci High Street Bertocci

Bill Rigney Named Giants Manager and Jazz Fan

Bill Rigney is introduced as the new manager of the New York Giants and noted as a Dixie land jazz fan, highlighting his personal interest alongside his leadership role for the team.

Bill Rigney New York Giants

Clarence I Lane 64 Dies Sudden In Bath Auto Crash

Clarence Irving Lane 64 a 37 year longtime New England Tel. and Tel. worker died Saturday morning at the wheel of his car near his Bath home after a trip to the municipal disposal area. Medical Examiner Dr Joseph I. Smith said natural causes. Survived by widow Myrtle Erskine Lane and daughter Muriel F. Lane. Funeral plans pending.

Clarence S. Lane Clarence Irving Lane New England Tel. & Tel. Company Joseph I. Smith Portland Charles M Ada Whittemore Lane Bath North Sists Central Maine Power Company Old Bath Iron Works New England Tel. and Tel. Company Old People’s Church Winter Street Congregational Church Myrtle Erskine Lane Muriel F. Lane

Infant Walter Swanton Dies Suddenly at Seven Weeks

Walter Lucien Swanton seven weeks old son of Mr. and Mrs. Carl B. Swanton Jr of Brunswick died Nov. 15 at Boothbay while visiting relatives. Born Sept. 24 in Torrington Conn he is survived by his parents sister Carrie Mae paternal grandparents and great grandmother. Funeral Friday at Stetson's Brunswick with Rev. F L Littlefield officiating. Burial in River View Cemetery Topsham.

Walter L. Swanton Walter Lucien Swanton Carl B. Swanton Woodward Point Road Brunswick Boothbay Torrington Conn Swanton Mina Butler W. K. Butler Boothbay Harbor Carrie Mae Bath Lucien White Topsham Stetson F. L. Littlefield Riverview Cemetery

Mrs Tempa Evans Died Suddenly In Fort Lauderdale Home

Mrs Tempa Evans 53 wife of David Evans of Fort Lauderdale Florida died suddenly at her home Saturday night. A native of Gainsville Texas she visited Bath often with her daughter and son in law Rodney E Ross Jr Survivors include her husband daughter two grandsons Rodney E Ross III and John A Ross both of Bath Funeral services will be held Tuesday in Fort Lauderdale where burial will take place.

David Evans Tempa Evans Fort Lauderdale Fla Gainsville Texas

John J. Lowery Funeral Held at Grace Episcopal Church

Funeral services for John J. Lowery were held at Grace Episcopal Church with Rev. James L. Grant and Rev. William D. Chapman officiating. Bearers included Frank Saunders and Alex Robertson, among others, with military rites at Oak Grove Cemetery performed by Bath's Battery B National Guards.

John J. Lowery Grace Episcopal Church James L. Grant William D. Chapman St. James Episcopal Church Brunswick Frank Saunders Alex Robertson Leo Chaput Francis Oliver David Frye Irving Purdy Oak Grove Cemetery Grant Mr .Chapman Bath Battery B_ National Guards Ralph McInnes Allan Ford William Grainger Franklin Talbot, Jr Arthur Sonia Donald White Albert White

Clarence Lane Funeral Services Held at 2 P.M.

Clarence I T Lane, recently retired from Tel Company after years of service, was honored with a funeral at his home on Coln Street conducted by Rev. Martin V. B Sargent. Numerous floral tributes marked his popularity. burial followed in Oak Grove Cemetery.

Clarence IT Lane Oncoln Street Martin V. B Sargent Mr. Lane New England Tel. & Tel. Company Theodore Watson Lucien Ames Frederick A. Sterling Brice Roberts Archie Durgin Leo J. King Owen Williams Leon Pennell Albert Carr, Jr Dean Sturgiss Harry Fullerton John Curley Oak Grove Cemetery

Funeral services held for Harvey A. Oliver

Harvey A. Oliver of Georgetown and former New England Tel lineman died in Augusta November 17 at 69. He is survived by a sister Mrs. Vernon Gray of Five Islands four brothers Clarence and Roland of Georgetown Roy of Yarmouth and Robert of Oklahoma City and by a son and a daughter of Augusta.

Harvey A. Oliver Georgetown New England Tel. & Tel. Co Augusta Oliver Millard Oliver Vernon Gray Five Islands Clarence Roland Oliver Roy Oliver Yarmouth Robert Oliver Oklahoma City Okla

Funeral service for Clarence I Lane moved to his home

Funeral service for Clarence I. Lane will be held Tuesday at two from his late home 151 Lincoln Street instead of Curtis Funeral Home as previously announced. Lane a Poland native and longtime New England Tel & Tel employee died suddenly Saturday morning in his car after nearly 40 years of service.

Clarence Lane Clarence I. Lane Lincoln Street Curtis Poland Mr. Lane New England Tel. & Tel. Co

Indiana University to Help Establish Medical College in Pakistan

Indiana University plans collaboration with the University of Karachi to establish science courses for the new Khyber Medical College and expand medical education in Pakistan.

Indiana Universit University of Eaters Pakistan Hs New Khyber Medical College

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Edith Harwood Central Maine General Hospital Jason Harwood Moody Air Force Base Ruth Stilphen Lee Stilphen Plymouth Frederick Crow Europe Hahn Air Force Base Germany Norman Reynolds Clyde Reynolds State Road Fort Belvoir Merle Sidelinger B.Y.F Dresden Thomas Vigne Tommy North Whitefield Fred Merry Frederic Bourassa New Hampshire Lyndel Good George Chick Limington Parker Blenn G.E.R Audrey King Mrs Louis M. Silverman Janet C. McCabe WCTU Catherine Legard Rosalvs Kondos H. A. Oliver Funeral
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