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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 09, 1958

Page

4

Country Club Ladies Elect Officers and Plan Party

Mrs John E McCole was elected president of the Bath Country Club Women’s Division at Thursday’s meeting. New officers include Mrs Edward Sewall Jr vice president Mrs James T Caverly secretary and Mrs Joseph Robinson treasurer. Retiring president Mrs Dean Shaw received thanks. Committees named for locker room ringer handicapper Pinehurst Foursome and social and tournament duties. party planned for Oct 28 with social hour buffet dinner.

John E. McCole Bath Country Club Edward Sewall, Jr James T. Caverly Joseph Robinson Rodney Fef Ross Ioen Arthur Sturtevant Alph Card Dean Shaw McCole Robinson Carl R. Dearborn, Jr Victor Paquet John McLaughlin Pinehurst Howard W. Mayo Card Sturtevant Edward Sewall James Taggart Myron Heenie Ernest Bailey Gerard Billington

Navy Wives Club Donates Play Gym at Brunswick NAS

Navy Wives club of Brunswick Naval Air Station voted to donate a playground equipment set for the Brunswick Gardens playgrounds. Co chairs Daphne Raines and Nona Rentfro led planning for a Halloween party on Oct 30 and three Thanksgiving baskets for the chaplain’s office.

Navy Wives Club Brunswick Navel Air Station Brunswick Garedetslaygrounds Daphne Raines Nona Rentfro Air Force Wives Club Shirley Anderson Newpork R. 1 Margy Lowe Bedford Road Bath

Reed receives permit for $15,000 home on Old Bath Brunswick Rd

Bertram Reed owner of Bert's Esso Servicenter in Bath reports a building permit to construct a one story ranch style home 40 by 26 feet on the south side of Old Brunswick Road near the mill pond with a 1 1/2 acre lot. Frank Greenleaf of Wiscasset is the contractor. A garage is planned. In Bath George R Perry 28 Maple Street and wife left for a White Mountains weekend with visits in North Conway Dover and Dover NH including Perry's daughter and family Edwin MacDonald and children Elliot.

Bertram Reed Bert Esso Servicenter Leeman Highway Bath Brunswick—Road Reed Mill Pond Frank Greenleaf Wiscasset George R. Perry Maple Street White Mountains North Conway Mr Perry Harry Parker

Bath girl awarded nursing scholarship

Miss Jacqueline M Staples RON daughter of Mr and Mrs William Staples of 74 Charteau road received the George Monks Memorial scholarship for advanced study at Boston City Hospital School of Nursing. The award followed her production from the school and she returns to Boston to join the surgical division at Boston Cite Hospital after a three week visit with her parents.

Jacqueline Mo Stigpel Ron William Ro Staples Charteau Road George Monks Staple Boston City Hospital School of Nursing Stipple Boston Gouthes Boston Cite Hospital Three Wee Mi the Erty

Nequasset Extension Group schedules all day meeting

Nequasset Extension Group holds an all day meeting with members presenting articles for the Twin County Extension Services evento set for October 30 at 7 30 pm in Vouhar. The Fall Women Division meeting will be at White Oak Hall Retension group in Poland on October 24. Mrs Merton Wright concluded a Egypt study titled Why Do We Care About Egypt and How Does It Affect American Economy. The next meeting is January 4 with Mrs Beretti presenting a meat cut demonstration.

Christens Sapations Nequisset Entenoun Twin County Extension Services Vouhar White Oak Hall Poland Merton Wright Egypt Armenteaun Beretti

Have Birthday Party For Their Three Children

Mr and Mrs Maurice Merrick entertained with a birthday party at their home 19 Strnnertreet court for their daughter Mawreen and twin sons Chester and Mettirace. During the evening dancing was enjoyed and gifts were given to the guests of honor. Guests included Carl Webter Michael Worden Belly Ann artery kee Consasess Hagen Sauvage Alte Tee Cumnanigean Chifford Goodvin Orywith Dav il Badare Poece teh Donald Stuaper Cin lee Mie prisi and Mr and Mrs Cevi fon Bi Gore.

Maurice Merrick Tir Strnnertreet Court Mawreen Chester Mettirace Carl Webter Michael Worden Belly Ann Artery Kee Hagen Sauvage Tee Cumnanigean Chifford Goodvin Orywith Davil Badare Poece

Suburb Civic Club Hears Report On Rummage Sale

Suburb Civic Club met in the evening but no report on the rummage sale was given. The traveling prize went to Mr Dasfortha MebDownald. Entertainment committee for next week includes Mrs Harold Mott and Mr Wa lace Winckley. Refreshments were served at the close.

Suburb Civic Club Dasfortha MebDownald Harold Mott Walace Winckley Tat & Mitten Chrurman Robert Orton John Moore Eases Old Miller Tive Paieeting

Committees Named On Fire Contracts And Revaluation

City Council Chairman Merritt Mitchell appointed a fire contracts committee with Councillors Edward Atkinson and Frank Harvie, Fire Chief Richard J Pirates, City Manager Stanley Judkins, and City Solicitor Harold Rubin. A separate property valuation committee includes Arthur W Gediman, James W Temple, and Paul A Marchant, with nine associates to be named. The move follows Judkins request at the September meeting and aims to study contracts with Woolwich Arrowsic George flown Phippsburg and West Bath Electricen. Bath already provides town fire protection for a set fee after spring talks and a temporary contract earlier set for next year’s budget hearings.

Merritt Mitchell Sudy Edward Atkinson Frank Harvie Harod Rubin Richard J Pirates Stanley Mi Jstdkine Arthur W Gediman James W Temple Paul A Marchant Stanley W. Judkins Harry Ring Woolwich Arrowsic George Phippsburg West Bath Jeffers Bath

Spanish War Auxiliary installs officers Thursday night

Mr Dorothy Wright presided as president of Ernest Edward Kate unit on Spanish War ceremonies. Installed were Mrs Harriet Ote senior vice, Mrs Marion Neilon junior vice, Mrs Mathie Swain chaplain, Mrs Velma Crocker secretary, Mrs Deomorice Swan treasurer, Mrs Ron Lightbody patriotic instructor, June Wright historian, Pauline Staples conductor, Ida Breed assistant conductor, Annie Brooks guard, Nora Gran fant guard, Jessie Morrell musician, Beatrice Burns, Mabel greed and Bina Staples color bearers. The retiring president Mrs Yhelma Crocker received a birthstone ring. A prize and cake walk were held. supper served by Dorothy Wright and Demor Swain. Next meeting set for Git 16.

Dorothy Wright Ernest Edward Kate Aaor Nora Gran Jessie Morrell Beatrice Burns Mabel Greed Bina Staples Yhelma Crocker Wright Mitchie Swain Efficer Will Beatrice Sure Demor. Swain

Bath Extension Service Elects Officers Thursday

Mr Carl White was elected Chairman at the Bath Extension Service meeting at Huse Memorial. Elected for the coming year were Mrs Howard Crocker Secretary Alf Frank Cromwell Treasurer Mr Carl Tobey clothing leader Lauriston Caton assistant clothing leader Mrs Marion Berry foods leader Mrs Landseey Llauphinee assistant foods leader Mrs William Berry Lone managerment Doris Burgoin assistant Mrs Elihu Fidlerton publicity thagrraan and Mr Delan Son sey flower fund chairman. Guests at the meeting were Miss Almeda enthner Mrs Clyde Chase and Lawrence Russell. A program on Meat Cuts was presented by home demonstration agent Mrs Beryl Hill with slides. Next meeting Nov 6 will feature a guest speaker on Egypt.

Howard Crocker Alf Frank Cromwell Carl Tobey Lauriston Caton Marion Berry Landseey Llauphinee William Berry Doris Burgoin Elihu Fidlerton Thagrraan Delan Sonsey Flower Fund Harry Fullerton Know Your Neighbor Almeda Enthner Clyde Chase Lawrence Russell Beryl Hill Egypt

West Bath Civil Defense Weighs Weekend Test Plans

West Bath Civil Defense Director Wilson Fitzgerald led a Sunday meeting with unit leaders to coordinate Civil Defense Weekend activities set for October 10 11 and 12 a test alert to be conducted during that period and duties assigned for the units.

Wilson Fitzgerald Civil Defense West Bath Tome

Legion Post Committee Reviews New Heating Plant Plan

Members of the Smith Tobey Post executive committee meet at the Legion hall to examine reports from the investigating committee on a possible new heating plant. The notice also mentions a forthcoming membership drive, current post members in care or illness, and staff updates.

Smith Tobey Post American Legion Legion Hall Regular Post Francis McDonld Edgar Leavitt Scott Kittredge Edward Cummings Robert E. Wagner, Jr Ginman Edward Cummings James Chaput Donald Perry Leigh Goding Edward Rogers

Surprise Farewell Party For Mr and Mrs Wright

Mr and Mrs Bruce Wright hosted a Thursday evening neighborhood surprise party at the Wrights

Mrs. Wright

Odd Fellows Minstrel Show Promises Best Yet at Morse High

Lincoln Lodge No 10 of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows plans the Moonlight Minstrels for October 25 at Morse High School auditorium. Director Carl Po Meister calls it one of the best years, with six performers three veterans and three first timers. Lew Colby returns as interlocutor and Cliff Leeman leads the orchestra as the show debuts new songs acts and lighting. Proceeds aid the Memorial Hospital Development Fund.

Independent Order of Odd Fellows Carl Po Meister Lincoln Lodge No. 10 Mester Morse High School Lew Colby Cliff Leeman Meister Odd Fellows Memorial Hospital Development Fund

Central Ladies Aid Plans Rummage Sale and Sewing Session

The Central Congregational church Ladies Aid meets Thursday at the parish house and plans a rummage sale for Oct 11. Oct 9 sewing at the parish house with lunches. co chairmen Dean Farnham and Horace Morse handle arrangements for a covered dish luncheon. Sunshine Bags urged. nursing staff updates include Mila Morse attending Maine State Nurses conference at Poland Spring with Stanley Brown substituting.

Central Congregational Church Wilder Smith Eleanor Ferguson Dean Farnham Horace Morse Carl Longfellow Charles’ Merrill Mila Morse R.N Maine Poland Spring Stanley E. Brown Morse

Bath Lions hear WMMS owner on growth of Bath area

Winslow W Porter owner of WMMS spoke to Bath Lions Club detailing Bath Brunswick area as a major potential business region reporting over 8 009 070 dollars leaves the area annually and noting housing is a drawback He praised radio audience reach and said TV gains after dark The club set Saturday staffing for Bath Miyaorul hospital fundraiser and named duty crews with Anthony Manguilli chairing membership activities for October Lions International

Winslow W. Porter WMMS Bath Lions Club Bath-Brunswick Mane Porter Dear Leavitt Jame McLaughlin Lawrence McCurn George Nugent Norman Seckins Lawrence Stall Bruce Wight Kurt Domant Richard Johnson Pidup Weinen Anthony Manguilli Lions International Frank Reinoeh

Bridal Shower for Doris Roy of Brunswick

Miss Doris Roy of Brunswick was guest of honor at a bridal shower hosted by Mrs. Lorna J. Morey at her Maple Street home Wednesday of last week. Roy, to wed Robert E Dow of this city on July 28, received pantry staples arranged in a decorated grocery cart as part of the celebration. Attending were Brunswick residents Mrs Ploward Reynolds, Miss Larda Roy, Mrs Lela Braydon, Jeannette Coffin, Jean Dow, Joan Caplin, Judith McPhee, Sally McPhee, William Gibo, Emana Gibb, Donald Harrison, Roxanne Letard, Annette Bourget, and Patricia Smith, plus Bath residents.

Doris Roy Brunswick Lorna J. Morey Maple Roy Robert Eo Dow Airs Ploward Reynolds Larda Rov Lela Braydon Jeannette Coffin Frank Borski Jean Dow Joan Caplin Judith McPhee Sally McPhee William Gibo Emana Gibb Donald Harrison Roxanne Letard Annette Bourget Patricia Smith Bath

Vicki Lee Collins Celebrates Sixth Birthday Party

Miss Vicki Lee Collins daughter of Mr and Mrs James Collins was guest of honor at a birthday party Thursday afternoon at 133 Duramer Street. She received gifts and enjoyed cake ice cream and party games like pin the tail on the donkey and drop the clothes pin in the bottle. Attendees included Cheryl Pond Tamira Pond Ellen Hinds Diane Daggett Pamela Patterson Margaret Tabbutt Katherine Losier and Pamela Dougherly.

Vicki Lee Collins James Collins Duramer Street Vicki Cheryl Tamira Pond Ellen Hinds Diane Daggett Pamela Patteron Margaret Tabbutt Katherine Losier Pamela Dougherly

St Marys Guild Plans Fall Rummage Sale and Christmas Fair

St. Marys Guild of Grace Episcopal Church outlines a rummage sale for Wednesday November 5 with co chairmen Mrs Raymond Vachon and Mrs Cecil Finkerton. The Rev Richard B Adams led devotions and plans for the annual Christmas fair on Tuesday December 2 were discussed. New members Mrs Morton Young and Mrs Herman Coombs welcomed. Supper served by Mrs Linwood S Boardman Mrs Cecil Fullerton and Mrs Lawrence Thayer.

St. Mary's Guild of Grace Episcopal Church Raymond Vachon Cecil Finkerton Cochairmen Richard B. Adams Morton Young Herman Coombs Linwood S. Boardman Cecil Fullerton Lawrence Thayer

Old Fashioned Cooking School The Modern Way

Bath Memorial Hospital Development program will benefit from an old fashioned cooking school the modern way to be conducted Nov 4 at the Bath Iron Works Recreation hall. Four Central Maine Power Co home economists will demonstrate cooking. Committee members include Mrs Bery Gallant Mrs Charles Hewett Mrs Charles Powers Mrs Raphael Higgins Mrs Elihu Fullerton and Mrs Clarence Fullerton.

Bath Memorial Hospital Bath Iron Works Central Maine Power Co Bery Gallant Charles Hewett Charles Powers Raphael Higgins Elihu Fullerton Clarence Fullerton

Bernard Plummer Patient at Bath Memorial Hospital

Bernard Plummer of West Bath is identified as a patient at Bath Memorial Hospital.

Bernard Plummer West Bath Bath Memorial Hospitcal

Bowdoinham Women’s Extension Group Elects Officers

Bowdoinham Women’s Extension Group held an all day meeting at Nancy MacDonald’s home on October 1. Officers elected for the year include Chairman Coola McEwen, clothing leaders Mrs. Lawrence Sullivan and Mrs. William Maloon, food leaders Miriam Rideout and Mrs. Kenneth Dunn, and hom e manager Mrs. C. Andrew Peterson. A special meeting to elect officers and plans for a Topsham Fair exhibit were noted, with Florence Stilphen leading a program of readings and a Hula Hoop contest. Several members were listed among helpers and attendees, alongside notes on other local club activities and community visits.

Bowdoinham Women's Extension Group Nancy MacDonald Beryl Hill McDonald Joan Hatch Coola McEwen Lawrence Sullivan William Maloon Miriam Rideout Kenneth Dunn C. Andrew Peterson Merry Meeting Freeman Billings Arthur Curtis Florence Stilphen Jacqueline Shirley Curtis Jacqueline Stilphen Nancy MacDorald Florence Brown

Bath MESC Office reports 41 handicapped placements in past year

Maine Employment Security Commission records show 41 handicapped people placed by the Bath office in the last year while 73 remain active and unemployed. Jesse Taber urges area employers to hire these workers, citing past success and a city proclamation for National Employ the Physically Handicapped Week.

Bab Maine Employment Security Commission Jesse Taber Taber Merritt Mitchell Maine Employment Security’ Commission Maine

Community urged to assist handicapped placement effort

The speaker calls on interested individuals to help place a person with disabilities and urges handicapped persons to register at the office for assistance. He notes many area employees have cooperated in aiding handicapped individuals.

Man Injured When Car Hits Bridge Abutment

Steven Miller, 23, of Fall River Massachusetts, drove a 1998 model car into the railing of the New Meadows bridge in West Bath near the eastern entrance. He was taken to Memorial Hospital with a severe laceration and possible back injuries. State Trooper Philip Medekins investigated the crash. the car was declared a total loss.

Steven Miller Fall River Mass Memorial Hospital New Meadows Bridge Philip Medekins

Bath Man Fractured Leg In Bridge Accident

Harold Gay, 24, of Floral Street, suffered a fractured right femur Thursday when a section of Carlton Bridge railing fell on him during construction work. He was taken to Bath Memorial Hospital for treatment.

Bath Harold Gay Floral Etreed Litnna Carlton Bridge Gay Bath Memorial Hospital

Mount Holyoke Alumnae Drive in Central Maine Meeting

Mrs S Theodore Bertocci and Mrs Kenneth Francico of the city join the committee for the Mount Holyoke Alumnae Drive in Central Maine. The rally is set for October 14 at the home of Mrs Philip Brown in Brunswick.

S. Theodore Bertocci Kenneth Francico Mount Holyoke Binet

For Sale Real Estate Listings in Bath Area

Multiple 1 to 6 room houses offered by Adam Greenblatt Real Estate and Insurance, 233 Washington Street, Bath. Properties include modern bungalows with garages, fireplaces, furnaces, and full baths. one floor layouts and large lots available. Contact Adam Greenblatt at Dial HI 3-4350 for appointments.

Cape Cod Ada Y. Greenblatt Washington St Bath Bay Ledge Kennels Cranberry Point Adam Greenblatt Adamo Greenblatt Kinvton Street Dial Ada Y Greenblatt Washington Street Ada Y Greenblatt Real Estate and Insurance Broker Paraque Adam Greenblatt Ada Yo Greenblatt Traim Main Street Greenblatt Real Estate and Insurance Broker City Lee Washington — Street Dial Hi Alna Washington -Street Ada Y, Greenblatt Realtor Washington Treet Dial Tod Neta Street Air Base Brunswick New Aca Y Greenblatt Heal Estate Disfer Ance Washinton Street Roots House Food Central Agens Adam Greentlatt Georgetown Furigier Ington Street North Edgecomb Cottayze Ada Y Green- Matt Adamy Greenblatt

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