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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 09, 1958

Page

6

Wiscasset PT club seals drive for future scholar

Members plan Oct 13 meeting and Oct 18 start for memberships with goal to raise scholarship from 100 to 290 dollars for a graduating senior. Don Brackett leads program on Sinclair Bill with Sen. Wilmot Dow as speaker. Also notices on MMD conferment, lodge supper, and local social visits.

M.M.D Lincoln Lodge A. F A. M Parent-Teachers’ Club PT Club Florence Cossette Wiscasset Parent Teachers’ Club Donald Brackett Wilmot Dow Waldoboro Dow P-T Club Altar Guild St. Philip's Episcopal Church St. Philip's Church Edgvar K. Sewall Sullivan and Providence R. J Charles Sewall Boylston Hutchins Donald Shea Lloyd Lowndes Sneceden’s Landing N. Y Richmond White Wally Wyman John Wyman Gardiner Road Boston Air Cadets Leslie Ferris Bath Dean Shea Colby College Waterville Boylston, Jr Sewall Amherst N.hil Hutchins Kenneth Hutchins Carolyn Varney Washington Street Lincoln Home Roger E. Cowley, Jr Roger E. Cowley Coast Guard Cowley U.S.C

Surprise Stork Shower Honors Mrs. Melvin Cornish in Woolwich

A surprise stork shower was held Wednesday evening at the home of Mrs. Paradis in Woolwich with co hosts Mrs. Cynthia Phillips and Mrs. Arlene Strout. Gifts were displayed in a decorated wishing well and flowers from Mrs. Florence Brann’s garden brightened the dining room where refreshments were served. Guests included 70 attendees and numerous gift senders led by Mrs. Mollie Powers and others.

Melvin Cornish Charles Paradis Woolwich Cynthia Phillips Arlene Strout Paradis Florence Brann Vant Richard Callan Ethel Cornish

Woolwich Good Will supper crowds and local updates

Woolwich community notes two causes a baked bean supper at the hall under Mrs Florence Kershner and Mrs Edith Rice proceeds to Bath Memorial Hospital. Town issues include Nequasset road vote 110 yes 6 no, and a Woolwich Grange hall dance for hospital drives.

Good Will Club Florence Kershner Edith Rice Bath Memorial Hospital Fund Woolwich Central School Nequasset David Soule Matthow Doak

Holy Name Society Elects Officers Sunday Evening

Edward Lee was elected president of the Holy Name Society of St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Gerald Rioux was vice president, Tharoald Footer secretary, Frederic Boudreau treasurer. Directors named were Georges Sarkis, George Nugent and Marshall Boudresan. The Rev Francis Mori led the installation and spoke to members.

Edward Lee Holy Name Society of St. Mary's Catholic Shurch Gerald Rioux Tharoald Footer Frederic Boudreau Gears Sarkis George Nugent Marshall Boudresan Francis BE. Mori Parole Bo Me Elian Gerald Rigux Tore Pliss Campion Hall North Andover Miss

Local Couples Report Weekend Visits and Travels

Gorham residents Mr and Mrs Henry C Larra bee and Portland's Ruel Foss with Miss Alice Ham called on Carle Longfellow at Day's Ferry. Fogg cottage occupants Ada Cross return from Dam ariscotta Lake and visit home on State highway. Nelson Rice and Rolvin Bowie vacationed in Strong with relatives. Airman Walters Rice stationed in Labrador for a year with wife and child visiting in Strong. Darrell Baker US Air Force at Otis Air Base back from furlough with Nequasset parents. Dr Raymond Silver nail and wife from Danvers Mass stayed with Merle Jameson in Middle Road. Edward Wade and Miss Jeanette Pitkin left Day's Ferry for a cross country motor trip to San Francisco visiting relatives. Pitkin on vacation from Bath Memorial Rehab hospital. Wedding note corrected omitting Mrs Maurice Rice as matron of honor for Patricia Baker and Jesse Boyden wedding at Central Church. Pitman Windsor Locks Conn and his aunt visited Pitman’s father Dr Paul Pitman of Day's Ferry. Mrs Frank Klempa joined Lund's Grove staff on State highway in West Bath. Howard Kirkpatrick Day's Ferry and wife in Boston for outboard motor school. Prof Earl Nelson Stratford Conn and wife stayed with sister and husband Wallace in town.

Day's Ferry Community Club Marthew Doak Carroll Morse Howard Kirkpatrick Carleton Day Reed, Jr Stephen Sidebotham Moatsweag Baptist Church George Wilson William Sanders Maine Woolwich LeRoy Hawes Wilson Anna Charlene Rosiebelle James Bailey Bernice Ella Fred Lowells George Sidebotham George Carpenter Troy N. T. Tarpy Schulten First Selectman Louisville Portland Martin J. Doyle James Duncan Doyle Bath Los Angeles Airways Lawndale Calif Roberta Armstrong Eleanor Armstrong Sagadahoc Ferry Burton M. Packard Guilford Bonita Springs Fla Packard Arthur Beane River Road Beane John Leonard David Fred Ducain Boston Ducain Ray Richards Restaurant Russell Boyd Frank J. Walker Joseph DeSire Day's Ferry Genesta O. FE. S John D. MccNeish Duncan Wellesley Mass McNeish Brian M. Jewett Dry’s Ferry Bath Memorial Hospital Alice Galvin Paris F. Wilbur Hagan Maxine Boyd Swampscott Walker Capitol Island Massachusetts Boyd Georgie Walker Carle Longfellow Clearwater Edward Clough Vernon Gray Five Islands Charles Haley Sagadahoc New Hampshire Vermont Meredith N.H Howard Whittum Henry C. Larrabee Gorham Ruel Foss Alice Ham Day’s Ferry William Fogg Rolvin Bowie Strong Walter Rice Darlene Airmin Walters Rice Wis Labrador Darrell Baker U.S.A.F Otis Air Base Cape Cod Forrest Baker Nequasset Raymond Silvernail Danvers Merle Jameson Middle Road Edward Wade Jeanette Pitkin San Francisco Pitkin Bath Memorial Rehabilitation Hospital Maurice Rice Patricia Baker Jesse Boyden Central Church Frederick Pitman Windsor Locks Conn Pitman Paul Pitman Frank Klempa Lund's Grove West Bath Kirkpatrick Earl Nelson Stratford, Conn

Smith Named As Youth Director At Bath YMCA

The Bath YMCA appoints Merrill F Smith as Youth Director replacing Arthur D Warner. A Bath native and Morse High School 1950 graduate, Smith earned a BA in Psychology from the University of Maine 1954 after service as a US Army Radarman. He brings prior youth work and campus activities to the role.

YMCA Merrill F Smith Smith Bath Ymca Arthur D. Warner Bath Morse High School Frank Smith Bridgeton Academy U.S. Army Radarman University of Malne University of Maine Phieui Kappa Soci Proctor Freshmews Maine Christian Association Maine Oiling Club Chiurch Sanith Tia Charel Gray Aredkible Wainler Progres

Bath Lions pledge funds to Bath Memorial Hospital

The Bath Lionesses pledged 300 dollars at their Fall meeting to the Bath Memorial Hospital Development Fund. President Mrs A George Moses announced two new members and the group planned bake sales and fudge to raise additional money. Co hosts and program chairs were named for upcoming events and the next meeting set for October 16 at New Meadows.

Bath Lionesses Hotel Bagte Brunswick Bath Memorial Hospital Development Fund A. George Moses Frank Reinoeh Elmer Alexander Lions Club Sam Levin Lignesses

Social notes from Arrowsic and Bath weekend gatherings

Local residents hosted and visited friends across Arrowsic Bath and Georgetown. Guests included Mr and Mrs James Oliver, Mrs Barbara Chaffee, Mrs Agnes Reynolds, and Mrs Eugene Reynolds. a stork shower for Mrs George Brown. Mrs Parvis Chahbazi returning from Ohio with her children. Mrs bra K Lawrence and Roy Lawrence visiting Miss Ruth A. Whitten for her 90th birthday. Additional items note Edith Campbell’s Pont trip to Moxie, Tony McLaughlin visiting Bath, the Baker couple en route to California, and community figures Mrs Carol Ainsworth and Mrs Marion Dunbar attending Friendship Night in Bath. Camp in Bath selects Mrs Ralph Steene as 1958 Arrow Isle United Fund captain. 이어.

George Safford James Oliver George Barbara Chaffee George Brown Agnes Reynolds Georgetown Reynolds Eugene Reynolds Parvis Chahbazi Painesville Ohio Roland Peterson Bra K. Lawrence Roy Lawrence Bath Standay Lawrence Ruth A. Whitten Overlook Hallowell Edith Campbell the Pont Mro Joseph McLaughlin Kathy Cottpe Moxie Tony McLaughlin Roxanne Merry Liberty Street En. Campbell Baker Carol Ainsworth Genesta Chapter O Mmos Masonie Temople George Bunker Marion Dunbar Randolph, Vt Ed Mes Florence Merchant Rusbon N.fl Drs Junkers George Gates Mall Island Michael Whittaker Chester Whittaker Kristel Mill 'Sland Road

Dresden Grange Elects 1959 Officers At Meeting

The Dresden River Grange elected Maurice Pashard as Master and a full slate for 1959 including Arthur Ryder as Overseer and Rose Hammond as Lecturer. A public supper and an auction of vegetables boosted proceeds as members discussed plans and local activities.

Astern River Grange Maurice Pashard Arthur Ryder Rose Hammond Gloria Jewell Roland Hiamond Esther Bailey Edith Carney Alice Pushard Arthur Brouilette Ceres Donna Ryder Pomona Jean James Flora Grace Varney Elvie Allen Roland Hammond Grange

Richmond Pushard-Guiou Post Auxiliary meeting and community notices

The Richmond Pushard-Guiou Post Auxiliary met at the VFW hall for a social sunner meeting at Sun Hill Farm and planned a November annual inspection. Upcoming events include a VFW gathering this evening, a Baptist youth rally trip to Camp Fairhaven, and a teachers reception on October 15 with named committee members. Obituaries and celebratory notices mention births, nursing school entries, and family visitors among local households and lodge activities.

Pushard-Guiou Post Auxiliary V.F.W V.F.W. Hall Sun Hill Farm VFW Hall Main Street Pearl Perry County Road Marguerite Beauregard States Hawaii Guam Lloyd Walker Connie Stephen Horace Hinkley Wayne Knight Augusta Abbie Perry Bowdeinham Jeff Coates William Meserve George Anderson Edith Sullivan Arlene Gardner Marion Babb Kenneth Rodrique John Hurley Marton Babb Phyllis Hurley Wilma Mallett Dani Maloney The Baptist Church Conservative Baptist Youth Rally of Maine Camp Fairhaven Brooks Alfred Danny Youn Richard Withee Sylvian Douglass Barbara Griffin Judy Thrower James King Jeulah Rebekah Lodge Marjorie Niles P.dod.p Wiscasset Viola Smith

United Find drive head in North Bath area

Mrs John De Groot will lead the United Find drive in North Bath with assistants Mrs Merle Justin Mrs Myron Coombs Mrs Willian Nadeatte and Mrs Donald Cir ney. Other notes mention visitors and local residents including Bertha Heminggav Kay Raymond Fostes on vacation from Path Iron Works Ardenne Haines and Crimo family events.

John de Groot United Find Drive Bath Merle Justin Myron Coombs Willian Nadeatte Donald Cirney

Mrs Chubbuck Reelected Master At Woolwich Grange

Mrs Marion Chubbuck was reelected master of Woolwich Grange at a Wednesday eve meeting after a pot luck supper. Officers and committee members were elected or appointed, reports on pomes and youth and a successful food sale were given, and plans for an orange session at Caribou were approved with guests from West Bath Grange.

Marion Chubbuck Woolwich Grange Richard Hanson Rodney Bailey Alberta Bailey Daniel Barter Rose Hathorne Marion Hanson Patricia Tipswoyrd Raymond Durgan Mary McCrater Ceres Ethel Reed Pomona Panet Bailey Flora Jacqueline Durgan Donald Robson Richard Hinson Clyde Bailey Yarmouth Prange Hows Topshop Caribou Donald Robshaw West Bath Grange Taervey Chiubbuck Alberta Bisley Pom

Topsham NCO Wives Club Elects Officers Soon

At the Topsham Air Force Station meeting Mrs Scott Tysinger was named president to fill the unexpired term of Mrs Jo Perry who has been transferred. Mrs Cecile Blunt was chosen vice president and Mrs Diane Nye secretary. A Halloween costume dance is planned for Oct 15 with Mrs Ingram chairing decorations.

Topsham Nco Wives Club Etecret Topsham Monty Ingram Lucy Lister Mary Melville Major Everett Scarborough Ingard Hutchins Juanita Tiles Ruth Biehle Ingram Tysinger Blunt

Eight Winners Named In Hula-Hoop Contests At Recreation Center

Winners were declared in three age groups at the Bath Recreation Department Hula-Hoop Contest held Saturday. Judy Aliberti and Linda Plummer won the up to 5 years group with 10 minute hoop sessions. Donna Innes Wesley Plammer and Karen Woods led 6 to 10 year olds, while Ann McCole Sandra Corace and Susan Minott topped 11 to 14 year olds with hour long routines.

New Recreation Center Bath Rectation Judy Aliberti Linda Plummer Donna Innes Wesley Plammer Karen Woods Ann McCole Sandra Corace Susan Minott

First Baptist Fellowship Plans Halloween Party

Corinthens organize a Halloween party for the First Baptist Youth Fellowship on October 26 during the Sunday eve meeting. Barbara Larrabee leads decorations with Gayle Oliver and Dixie Oliver on the decoration committee. Edward Larrabee presided as prayer, with members Landa Wallace Marilla Totman and others in attendance.

Corinthens O.t First Baptist Youth Fellowship Barbara Larrabee Gayle Olver Tanda Wallace Lee Shorette Chirenee Peec Eadward Larrabee Gayie Oliver Dixie Oliver Edward Larrabee Landa Wallace Marilla Totman Gayle Char i Lewis Stone Paul James Ronald Cooner Charles Ro Sims

Bath Memorial Hospital Patient and Vacation of Judge

Dry priests and Mrs Bard Haines of Brunswick Pepper Lloyd daughter of Mr and Mrs David Lloyd are described as a medical patient at Bath Memorial hospital. Judge Gardiner Ro Deering began a week’s vacation from Bath Municipal Court duties.

Bard Haines, Jr Brunswick Pepyy Lloyd David Lloyd Bath Memorial Hospital Gardiner Ro Deering Bath Municipal Court Maney

West Bath P.T.A. resumes fall meetings with fundraiser plan

West Bath P.T.A. met at Littlefield school for fall sessions. Fundraising ideas included a penny sale at the next meeting, with Emma Fitzgerald donating a cake for the sale and Emily Reno contributing a mystery package awarded to Yvonne Vaillancourt.

West Bath Parent Teacher Association Littlefield School Emma Fitzgerald Emily Reno Yvonne Vaillancourt Leonard Smith University of Maine P.T.A Stith Janet Babine PTA

Bath Red Cross Seeks Volunteers For Togus Hospital

The Bath chapter of the American Red Cross calls for volunteers to help at Togus Veterans Hospital and asks for new or used playing cards for patients. Local chair Mrs Seth S Mullen urges card donations at the Red Cross office on Center Street. An orientation for new volunteers is planned at Togus on Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Bath American Red Cross Seth S Mullen Gray Ladies Corps Bath Red Cross Red Cross Center Street Togus Gray Ladies Togus Hospital Red Cross Chapter

Nazarene Church Mission Society Meets In Prayer

Nazarene Foreign Missionary Society met Thursday evening. Letters from three missionaries expressed thanks for clothing boxes sent to fields in India Bolivia and Brazil. A box opening is planned for Sunday at the evening service.

The Nazarene Foreign Missionary Society Society Therm Fields Ralph Richardson Ralph Dutton India Bolivia Brazil Rose Ditton

Party For Taffy Robinson On Her Ninth Birthday

Taffy Robinson daughter of Mr and Mrs Roger C Robinson hosted a ninth birthday party Saturday at their Fdpett street home. Guests included Barbara Grant Cathy Jones Cassdy Jones Sherrie Vevery Virginia Dube Joanne Sturtevant Pamela Bourget Patricia Chattley Joanne Rea Souuil Middleton Marian Rice Nancy Partridge Janice Jackson Kathy Lesier Lucille Ozel la Shirley Robinson and Mr and Mrs Winthrop Andrews.

Taffy Robinson Roger C. Robinson Fdpett Street Mrs. Robinson Barbara Grant Cathy Jones Cassdy Jones Sherrie Vevery Virginia Dube Joanne Sturtevant Pamela Bourget Patricia Chattley Joanne Rea Souuil Middleton Marian Rice Nancy Partridge Janice Jackson Kathy Lesier Lucille Ozella Shirley Robinson Winthrop Andrews

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Nequasset Ladies Auxiliary Elta Robson Woolwich Grange Hall Stacy Alberta Brooks Robson Gertrude Stacy Ethel Blake Alberta Brooks Hstesses Bowdoinham Baptist Association Montsweag Woolwich Central School Bangor John McPhail Florence Temple Alice Pye Agatha Hatch Marguerite Cornish Phyllis Snell Eleanor Jameson Alva Donnell Holy Name Society St. Andres Hospital Boothbay Frank Carlton Andrew Bister Herman Barter Arthur. Allen Allen Ernest Oliver Popham Beach Roby Welch State Bighway Gerald Bemes St Petersburg Bilied Ruth Patterson West Georgetown Anne Gray Parker Robert M. Thu Kati Mary Huse Carleton Day Reed Edward Lionesses Ralph Steene Arrowie Bath Area United Fund John Wo Cralitto Oscar FG Iorsh Steeene United States West Roxbury West Koxbury High Elliott Fisher Business College Arrowste Ralph, Jr U.S. Air Force Japan Christine Dresden Leonard Gahan Lawerence South Portland Rita Dobbins Dorothy Hall Carol Donna Souviney Carle B. Longfellow Dav's Ferry Tar Mette Carolyn Sheldon Boothbay Harbor Capitol Ast Priscilla Ingraham Berwick Jeffrey Dorr Woodward Dresden Mills POTC Bridge Academy Ernest Cate Stanley Chapman Aruba Eldridge Chapman Princillis McComb John W Gillespie Bath Post Ofice Department Richmond Noble Brand Elva Curtis Velma Johnson Frances White Claudia Wallace Annie Knight Margaret Seipvars Sarah Lancaster Madelyn Trott Viola James View Grand Bertha Trott Joyce Pinkham Guardian Evelyn Dill Outside Guardian Clare Ames Lillian Grace Vieira Niles Elva Kelley Auburn Rebekah Assembly of Margaret Nelson Margare Nelson Priscilla Little White Street Wilson Chetley Gardiner General Hospital David Hall Butte, Mont Alice “Hall Pleasant Street Judy Perry Russell Peres Kimball Street Central Maine General Hospital School of Nursing Vna Lewiston Freeman Mosher Donald Mosher Connecticeut North Edwin Hening Norway Bertha Heminggav Raymond Fostes Path Iron Works Ardenne Haines Ath Iron Paul Sunio JL J Crimo East Boston Carolyn Bfrench Carne French Ath Visting Mroon Royvden Haines Earl. Plaines Annette Con Eddie Albert Thompson Sin First Baptist Fellowship West Bath P.T.A Jerrold Stover Nazarene Church Foreign Missionary Society Willard McFadden Pharmacy
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