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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1956
Page
1
The piece argues the nation, favoring the pursuit of happiness, should embrace electricity as a driver of better living. It highlights home electrical upgrades, financing for wiring, and a booklet from power companies to improve daily life and leisure through modern appliances. It notes the ongoing electricity revolution and its impact on families across generations.
Adlai Stevenson outlines a series of long reports to expand public address into a planned “reports to the nation” program. The first installment will cover aging and middle aging, with future pieces addressing youth, resources, schooling, health, shelter, laziness, and government reform. He may also hint at foreign policy shifts and a broader World-in-view while continuing his speaking engagements.
A rural country newspaper serves as the vital spokesman for free speech and private property. It acts as the indestructible printed page for local documents and national news of importance to every county in the 48 states. The discussion of industrial and economic problems stabilizes and interests the American community.
An international conference on peaceful atomic energy is in session at the United Nations and will run through October. Representatives of 80 nations meet to set rules and allocations while addressing radiation hazard and global responsibility.
Rev War ren Harris preached at the First Baptist on Psalms 46 stressing God as safety sweetness and serenity. The Working League plans its Fall kickoff Oct 9 at Mrs Harry L Horne's home. PTA raised 118 dollars at a Central school supper, with a long list of volunteers.
Evang elistic services were held at the Baptist church in Five Islands on February 26 27 and 28 with Rev from Salem Depot New Hampshire as speaker. Next Sunday rally day at Sunday school with awards and promotions invites parents and nonattending children. Various local residents from Rockmere Lodge Sagadahoc Bay Bath and surrounding towns are listed as visiting, traveling, or guesting at homes and events including engagements, jury service, and travels to MacMahan Small Point Hillsboro and Georgetown Center.
The Cavalcade of Music at McMannfield Sunday drew a large audience but produced a net loss of 884.52 after expenses totaling 3,106.52. Milliken announced Coca Cola Bottling Co. would cover half the deficit with Bath Legion Cadets bearing the rest.
Invitations to the October 20 wedding of Leanne Hutchinson and Dr Frank Edward Young at Cazenovia Baptist Church were extended. Nearby residents and families, including Louisa Howard, the Millers, the Robins, the Cum mings, and Bath and Brunswick visitors, also appeared in recent Bay Point social rounds with various excursions and calls.
Former Water Street occupants shift to new sites as the street becomes a city parking area. Albert H. Thompson moves Thompson’s Auto Parts to the former Amoco Station at Vine and Water, Paul Stevens relocates his welding shop to a Howard building on Water, James A. Clappison moves Clappison’s Oil to Covel property on Washington Street, and Mrs. Margaret Temple nears her 97th birthday after years living on Court Street.
Recent guests included Mr and Mrs James Foote of Gardiner and Mr and Mrs Frank Carleton of Woolwich with their three children visiting Mrs Vernon E Gray. The Carletons travel to Florida where they reside, stopping in Rochester N H and Conn along the way. Eleanor Wilson of Brooklyn is home for a brief vacation. Paul Thompson visits his father in New York.
Lucy Lee Smith was elected president of the Young People's Fellowship at Grace Episcopal church during the first Fall meeting held Sunday evening in the parish house. Other officers include Jean Shumway as vice president and Susanates as secretary. Sandra Sinclair as treasurer with Robert Eberhard and William Luke as chaplains. Advisors are Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Robertson. Plans include a pot luck supper and dance with Youth Fellowship orchestra. Next meeting is scheduled for next Sunday at 7 p.m.
Bowdoin College names ten Distinguished Military Students in ROTC including Richard W. Greene of Bath the Sigma Nu member son of Stanley and Mrs Greene. Greene majors in psychology and is on the Dean's List and will captain the baseball team next spring. He studied at Morse High.
Brian M. Jewett of Day's Ferry is named chairman of the Bath Area United Fund Kick-off committee for 1956. The plan centers Oct. 15 at Bath Iron Works Recreation Center to launch a fifteen day drive. Committee includes Harold M. Colbeth Ralph Stetson Jr Lloyd A. Beers John P Allen and John Leonard. Bath to participate in payroll deduction for employees' donations.
Mrs William W Dennison of Greenstreet is confined to her home recovering from injuries after she tripped and fell September 22 in the Melrose Massachusetts home of her cousin Mrs Calvin M Heileman. She suffered a broken right arm just below the shoulder and was taken to Melrose Hospital where she spent the night and had her arm cast before returning home.
Funeral services for Charles Rogers were conducted Saturday afternoon at two o'clock from Curtis funeral home with Rev Dr David L Wilson officiating. Beavers were Harold Rogers Stewart Day Leslie Thompson and Parker Small. Burial followed in the family lot at Oak Grove.
Funeral services were conducted Wednesday at the Leslie C. Shumway funeral home for Mrs. Margaret J Knight. The Rev. Dr. Oliver W. Bell of Wesley Methodist Church led the rites. Interment followed in the family lot at Oak Grove Cemetery.
A former editor of the Zanesville Signal, Bohn, partner in a plumbing and heating supply business started by his father, was elected Elks grand exalted ruler in Chicago in July. He has been an Elk since 1925 and held local state district and national roles before his election. He is married and father of three.
Mrs C Vaughn Overman of Farmington New Hampshire arrived Monday evening to visit her parents Rev and Mrs Charles R Sims of North Street. She attended the United Baptist Association meeting in Freeport Tuesday afternoon and evening, accompanying the Sims.
Bath native Coombs died Sept 12 in Glendale after a 30 year Glendale police career. Off duty since June due to health, he planned to return to duties before his death. Known as the lolly pop king for distributing about 3000 lollypops yearly to local children. Survivors include his mother Mrs Lillian Coombs at 525 North Jackson Glendale. he was unmarried.
Charles Alden Rogers 80, Bath carpenter, died suddenly Wednesday in Augusta. Born November 7, 1875 in Phippsburg, he lived in Bath thirty years. Survived by daughter Mrs. James York and son Lloyd Rogers of Bath, brother Walter Rogers of Attleboro MA, two grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
Funeral services for Sidney A. McPherson were held at 1 30 Thursday at the Arthur F Mayo and Son funeral residence. The Rev Harold Allen officiated. Bearers were Harold Holbrook Edward Kerwin Herbert Huggard and Frank Hinds fellow Hyde Windlass Company coworkers. Burial was in the family lot at Oak Grove.
Funeral services for Alton L. Wright were conducted at 1 30 p m Monday at the Arthur F Mayo Sons funeral residence with Rev Harold L Allen officiating. Bearers were Leopold Belanger Larry Wright Donald Leavitt and Howard Parks. Burial was in the family lot at the cemetery.
Funeral services for Harry E. Litchfield were conducted at 1 30 p m at the Shumway funeral home on High street with Rev. Dr. David L Wilson officiating. Sunday guests were Mrs Fair child and her children Tobey Billy Ricky and Laurie of Gorham visiting Mr and Mrs Dennison of Green street.
Funeral services were held for Harry Ed Litchfield 80 who died September 25 at his Bath street home. He was a Hyde Windlass Co. machinist for 45 years retired in 1945 and later worked in insurance and real estate. A Mason and former Bath official, he married Alice Percy in 1902, their golden anniversary in 1952. He leaves a widow, son Leonard, two granddaughters and a nephew Edwin Andrews.
Alton L. Wright 78 died suddenly at his home on Middle street. Funeral service from A F Mayo Son Funeral residence at 1 30 PM officiated by Rev Harold L Allen. Burial in Oak Grove. Wright worked as a rigger in Bath shipyards and at Bath Iron Works and was a former roller polo player. Survived by a brother Holden Wright of Bath. wife Violet Thompson Wright died in 1954. Born August 18 1878 in Bath.
Funeral for Mrs. M Mildred Drury was held at Leslie C Shum way funeral home at 1 80 Thursday afternoon with Rev J L Calhoun of the First Church of the Nazarene officiating Bearers were Laforest Coombs William Meroff Freeman Bartlett and Otis Morse Oak Grove
Funeral services were held at Curtis funeral residence at 2 p m Thursday with the Rev Martin V B Sargent officiating. Bearers included Abbott Redlon Alex Burden Daniel Williams Warren Higgins John Greene Jr and Charles B Doyle.
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