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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1956
Page
6
Wiscasset schools suspend Wednesday classes to allow teachers to attend the State Teachers Convention in Lewiston on Thursday and Friday. Community notices include local lodge elections, PT club events, library plans, and senior activities.
The Woolwich Teachers Club held its annual supper at Woolwich Central School with a committee led by Mrs. Stanwood Gilman. Reports were given by officers and plans set for literary and musical programs. Nequasset Extension Group and Good Will Club discussed fundraisers for Bath Memorial Hospital Fair and a Christmas sale. Local families reported moving, visitors, births, and travels across Sagadahoc area as community clubs prepare for winter events.
Mrs. Gertrude W Sortwell longtime resident of Wiscasset died at her Main Street home on Wednesday September 26 at age 100 years 5 months and 16 days She was widow of Alvin F Sortwell former mayor of Cambridge MA Surviving are son Daniel R Sortwell three daughters 14 grandchildren and several great grandchildren Services were held at St Philip's Church on September 27 with Rev Craig officiating Interment followed at Mt Auburn Cemetery Cambridge MA She supported St Philip's Woman's Auxiliary Women’s Club and the Wiscasset Female Charitable Society
Sir Winston Churchill steps down from the role of England's prime minister in April 1955 ending a period of wartime and postwar leadership. The official announcement marks a peaceful transition of power after years of notable policy guidance.
The Arrowsic Mothers club met at the school house with good attendance to lay plans for a Halloween party co sponsored by the club and the schoolteacher. They outlined fall and winter activities and set to choose a year long project.
North Bath residents and visitors share a weekend of calls and meals. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Dorr and Mrs. Edward Spinney visited Edwin Rogers. Iola Kinkade stayed with Clarence Moore before returning to St. Johns New Brunswick. the Wing couple visited Farmington and Woolwich. Edmund Higgins dined with Rose Lee Higgins. Gladyce Cothran returned home to Bath. Royden Haines saw Ross Mitchell in Alton. David Lloyd and twin daughters moved to Dummer Street. Har ry Nelson Jr. called on Elmer Rogers in Dromore.
Mr and Mrs Lawrence Edwards of Sagadahoc Ferry host news of family plans to winter in Orlando. William Fogg of Woolwich has returned from a Florida motor trip, with son Ralph Fogg staying in Camden for school. Melvin Howe and Howard Trott are in Bath Memorial hospital. Mrs Howe ill at home. Other reports mention the Rices from Sagadahoc Ferry returning from Los Angeles, Carroll Morse of Day's Ferry back from White Mountains and Vermont trips, and Jessie Spaulding's ill sister Grace Baker with Mrs Spaulding as caregiver.
West Bath area notes a closing service for West Bath Methodist church led by Rev. Dr. Oliver W. Bell on Sunday. The column records visits by Mrs. Mildred Bowie of Auburn to West Bath relatives, plus numerous weekend visits and travels among local families including Holbrooks, Thomp sons, Thompsons, and Cormiers.
The Cosmopolitan club held a well attended baked beans supper at the club house as the first fall project for philanthropic work. Co chairs were Mrs. Louis Couture and Miss Malvina Vachon. Waitresses included Miss Adelia Palmer and others. kitchen staff listed. desserts and coffee managed by designated members. cleanup crew led by Nichols and Vachon.
Deborah Ann Steen daughter of Mr and Mrs Aubrey Steen Jr of 7 Brown Street marked her third birthday with a Thursday party for friends. A decorated cake and refreshments were served, a peanut hunt won by Lani Kakos and Gail Steen, and guests received balloons. Attendees included Janice and Judy Smart Nicki Sylvester Lani Kakos Carrie Swanton Dean Hatch Buddy Gallagher Ricky Armes Deborah and Christie Steen. mothers present and Esther Steen grandmother.
St Marys parish plans a home cooked food sale Friday from 1 to 7 p m at the former Sonia bakery on Front Street. A committee chaired by Mrs Harold W Me Elman lists multiple volunteers and invites contributions via committee members or at the bakery after 10 a m Friday.
A son to Mr and Mrs Russell Cahill of Lincoln street arrived Saturday evening weighing six pounds eleven ounces. Mrs Cahill received a Sunday visit from her mother Mrs Roland MacIntosh of North street.
Executive committee meets at Riverside Hall at seven with a work period to follow. Youth Fellowship sale postponed to Oct 13 at Rogers Hardware Bath. Bodwell Grange to elect officers Friday. World Wide Communion Sunday observed at Small Point church. Deacons and deaconesses meet after service. Phippsburg Sportsman Association October meeting Monday at Riverside Hall 8 pm. Christian Service committee October 12 meeting. Medical exam clinic October 11 at Town Hall at 9 am for Winneganee and Parker Head students. Baldwin organ installed in Small Point church.
A Bath area Methodist youth fellowship from Beacon Street Wesley and Calvary Lewiston attended a Kenanseo Sub District rally in Lewiston. The Bath groups withdrew from Kenanseo after a district reorganization was proposed.
Patricia Hathorne and Anna Hawes were named winners of tests at the Sun day evening Youth Fellowship meeting at Moatsweag Baptist Church. Eleanor Sanders and Marcia Wilson took second place. Prize Bible bookmarks were given. Seventeen members attended and Rev. Stephen Sidebotham led a closing prayer circle.
John M. Conley Jr announces that Bath area firms will start payroll deduction campaigns for United Fund with employees able to contribute via weekly or monthly deductions. The suggested pledge is one day’s pay per year and many employers plan to adopt the program.
Mrs Pamela Dodge Gowen was guest of honor at a miscellaneous shower hosted by Mrs William Woerter and Mrs Marion Hanson at Woerter’s Route 1 Woolwich home. The event featured pink and silver decor, Fall flowers, a three tiered shower cake, and refreshments. Guests listed include Woolwich residents and relatives. Barbara Skillin presented color slides. corsages were prepared by Ruby Dodge.
Salvation Army Home League groups from the Northeast area held their annual rally at Fryehall in Portland on September 26. Major and Mrs. Richard Atwell spoke on their Central Africa mission work. The event featured a baby layette contest with 26 groups displaying complete layettes for the Atwells to bring to Central Africa. Bath Home League won. Attendees included Capt Jessie Jones and Capt Helen Augusta among others.
Miss Martha J. Wood was guest of honor at a pre-nuptial shower on September 26 hosted by Mrs Everett Quimby and Mrs Bruce London at Quimby's Farrin street home. She is to wed Robert W. Adams on October 20, daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles T Wood, and Mr and Mrs Harold L Adams attended along with numerous relatives and friends who presented gifts.
Geologists estimate the unusual rocks visible in Colorado's Garden of the Gods formed at the bottom of a sea that covered the region hundreds of millions of years ago.
The Bath Y M C A Hi Y Club met for its second gathering of the year at the YMCA to organize the club. The constitution was adopted committees named and future programs discussed. Committees include Program George Sonia chair Tim Stinson Richard Lutz James Leask David Barter. Financial Paul Kinder chair Russell Cummings. Worship Don Thayer chair Steve Burnham. A temporary jacket purchase committee was set with Steve Burnham chair and Willard Sprague member. Next meeting is Thursday at 6 45 with bowling planned at a local alley.
Troop 52 sponsored by Corliss Street Baptist church held its first fall meeting in the new parish house, Weeks Street school building. New applicants enrolled including Joseph Benoit Ronald Farr Donald Farr John Morse 3rd Thomas Lowery Norman Dubie Robert Dube and Frederick Oliver. Scoutmaster Roy Lutz Jr led instruction on Tenderfoot requirements. next meeting Monday at 6 30 with Edward Page assisting. troop committee to meet Wednesday at 7 30 at 231 High Street.
A surprise birthday party was given for Mrs. Fred Stover at 378 Middle Street. Her daughter Mrs. George Wright organized the family gathering, gifts were exchanged, a decorated cake was cut, and refreshments were served with several Wrights and Stover relatives in attendance.
Sgt Carleton Kelley US Air Force recently discharged after a decade in service reenlists with USAF Reserves and visits his parents in Sagadahoc Ferry. He graduated Morse High in 1946 and flew missions in World War II including England. His brother Leon served in the Navy and remains in Sagadahoc Ferry with his family. They are grandchildren of Mrs. Sarah Carlton and the late William F. Carlton known as the Father of the Carlton Bridge.
The purple passion fruit produces more ethylene, the ripening gas, relative to its size than any other fruit, highlighting its strong climacteric ripening signal.
A/3c Paul Owen Chandler son of Mrs. Elthea Chandler has completed basic training with the U S Air Force. He trained at Swackland Air Force Base Texas and has been transferred to Whitman Air Force Base Sedalia Missouri awaiting overseas assignment. Chandler graduated with honors from Morse High School last June. His address is A 3c Paul O Chandler AF 11310189 340th Motor Vehicle Squadron 340th Air Base Group Whitman AFB Sedalia Missouri.
Warden Kenneth Gray of the Augusta Inland Fisheries and Game spoke at Morse High School on firearm safety rules for sixteen year olds. He emphasized adult supervision for hunters under 18 and highlighted common hunting accident causes with a safety film. The program was sponsored by the M H S Rifle club with Harold Brown as advisor and introduced by club president George Young Jr.
The Suburb Civic Club of Winnegance hosted a public card party at the clubhouse on Friday with ten tables in play. Prizes went to Mrs. Stanley Woods and Mrs. Donald Wilson in contract, Mrs. Mila Morse and Mrs. Herbert Lermond in auction, Mrs. William Esmond and Mrs. Wesley Sweeney in canasta, and Mrs. James Footer and Mrs. Arthur Perry in scrabble. Salad rolls and coffee were served. The arrangements committee included Mrs. Wallace Hinckley, Mrs. Harold Mott and Mrs. Duncan Farrell. A regular club meeting is planned for Thursday at the clubhouse.
Officials at the Veterans Administration Center Togus announced vacancies in dietitian pharmacist and social worker positions. Entrance salary 4525 with annual increases to 5335. Benefits include leave life insurance and retirement. Applicants must have completed college work in the field. Further information from the Personnel Office Togus VA Center.
The Mizpah Class of First Baptist to hold its annual harvest sale and supper on November 3. Finished articles for sale are being prepared by class members. A rummage sale proceeds from 1 p.m. Saturday. Attendees included Miriam House Burnita Graves Roselyn Carey Ruth Russell Margaret King Ruth MacKenzie Nancy Roy and Lila Place.
Clarence Oliver of 434 Middle Street has entered Bath Memorial Hospital as a medical patient for treatment.
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