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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1957

Page

3

Plan Outlined If Asian Flu Strikes Maine

Civil Defense Director Roscoe C. McFadden released the health plan for an Asian influenza epidemic in Maine. The plan assigns responsibilities to the health medical services division, public health branch, state supply officer, and county officials, with the American Red Cross pledging support.

Civil Defense Roscoe C. McFadden Maine U. S McFadden Maine Civil Defense and Public Safety Agency American Red Cross Tadden State Civil Defense and Public Safety Health Medical Services Division State Health-Medical Services Division State Director of Civil Defense and Public Safety Agency Red Cross

Moffat to Lead Small Point Church Services

Frederick P. Moffat will conduct services at Small Point Community Church while awaiting a new minister after Norman E. Dubie’s resignation. Sunday school starts at 9 30 a m with Gordon Alden as superintendent. The church Youth Fellowship aims to raise 500 for new school seats, starting with an upcoming auction led by Dudley Harrington and Owen Totman.

Frederick P. Moffatt Small Point Norman E. Dubie Gordon Alden

Nequasset Auxiliary Holds Prayer Meeting at Woolwich Home

Mrs Edward Blake hosted members of the Nequasset Auxiliary at her Nequasset road Woolwich home for the regular prayer meetings recently.

Edward Blake Nequasset Road Woolwich

Crocker Visiting North Woolwich Couple This Week

R L Mont Crocker of Auburn is spending a week with Mr and Mrs George Ames at North Woolwich.

R. L. “Mont” Crocker Auburn George Ames North Woolwich

Long Range Outlook For Stocks Told To Lions Club

Richard Sirois of Merill Lynch told Lions members that stocks may rise seasonally soon but the long range outlook is very good. He said American business will grow, cash research will bring inventions around 1960, and common stocks will reach a new high. Lion Howard W. Mayo received his pin as Edward D. True installed him into the club.

Lions Club Richard Sirois Portland Boston Merrill, Lynch, Pierce, Fenner and Beane Ele Sirmis Lion Howard W. Mayo Edward D. True Bath Lions Club Mayo Lorgest

Girl Scout Leaders Craft Session At Bath Meeting

Bath Girl Scout Leaders Association held a morning arts and crafts session at Winterstreet Church parlor house. Brownie leaders shared ideas for Halloween masks and fabric crafts while intermediate leaders used the council kiln for ceramic projects. Calendars were distributed and will be sold by local troops. The next meeting is set for 8 30 p m November 6 at Winter Street Church with listed attendees.

Bath Girl Scout Leaders Association Winterstreet Church Parih House Brownie Jeaders Winter Street Church Albrt Rea Sherman, Mitchell Reginald Cyr Richard Footer Ralph Stetson

Wesley Church Senior Choir Elects Officers

The Wesley Church Senior Choir elected officers for the choren year at a meeting led by G. Cameron Smith. Edward Butterfield was named president, with Mrs. Omah Snipe as vice president and Mrs. Carl Cornish as secretary. Other posts included treasurer Mr. Lermond, robes and collars chair Miss Christel Cornish, librarian Mrs. G. Cameron Smith, social activities Mrs. Robert Savage, and Mrs. Edward Butterfield. The next meeting is set for November 6 with rehearsals 7 to 9 p.m. and refreshments served after.

Wesley Church G. Cameron Smith Bowdoin College Earle Irmond Walter E. Upham Edward Butterfield Omah Snipe Carl Cornish Lermond Christel Cornish Robert Savage Papor

Corliss Street Men Plan Fund Raising Projects

Members of the Men’s Brotherhood of Corliss Street Baptist church met at the parish house to discuss fund raising for dishes and silverware. A rummage sale is set for Oct 12 and a baked beans supper for Oct 26. committee members named are Wallace Hinckley Robert Moore and Raymond Cummings. County Commissioner Foster M. Pratt donated 20 dollars for the dish fund. Hilton Libby presided. Cub Lee activities were shown and music provided. The next meeting is Oct 28.

Men’s Brotherhood of Corliss Street Baptist Church Wallace Hinckley Robert Moore Raymond Cummings Foster M. Pratt Hilton Libby Cub Lee Harryman Fred Dwyer

Maine Maritime Academy Cadets Spend Weekend at Home

Midshipmen John Chase Gorge Coombs and Richard Le moine of the Maine Maritime Academy spent the weekend at their homes in this city.

John Chase Gorge Coombs Richard Lemoine The Maine Maritime Academy

Mrs Chubbuck Named Master of Woolwich Grange

Marion Chubbuck was elected master of Woolwich Grange at the annual meeting held Wednesday. Officers named for the coming year include Richard Hanson as overseer and Beatrice Bailey as Pomona. Retiring Master Clyde Bailey presided, while plans noted for kitchen upgrades, Halloween Booster Night, and upcoming Pomona officer elections.

Marion Chubbuck Woolwich Grange Richard Hanson Jesse Chubbuck Ethel Reed Merion Hurson Patricia Tipsword David Barter Jacqueline Dturgin Ceres Beatrice Bailey Pomona Hazel McIntire Flora Judith McIntire Clyde Bailey Woolwich Dromore Bodwell Regivar Np. m

Pre-Nuptial Shower for Miss Jo Ann Strout

Miss Jo Ann Strout, soon to wed William Caldwell, headlined a pre-nuptial shower hosted by Miss Karen McDougal at her Oak Street home. The party featured a yellow and white wishing well and gifts, with guests including Alma Strout Vivian McDougal Linda Stinson Sandra Smith Lynn Crocker Rosalie Reynolds Roberta Couture Patricia Hathorne Patricia Gallant Daniel McDougal Sandra Strout Walter Smith and Eleanor Goody.

Jo Ann Strout William Caldwell Karen McDougal Oak Street Alma Strout Vivian McDougal Linda Stinson Sandra Smith Lynn Crocker Rosalie Reynolds Roberta Couture Patricia Hathorne Patricia Gallant Daniel McDougal Sandra Strout Walter Smith Eleanor Goody

Bids Opened for Demolition of Front Street Buildings

City bids for tearing down 150 and 158 Front Street were opened by City Manager Stanley W. Judkins. Benjamin O. Fitzgerald offered 500 dollars and Charles T. Marble 700 dollars. The two buildings are part of three city purchases from Mrs. Arthur J. Dunton for 15 thousand dollars. The Elm street property housing Doyle's TV will be razed in spring to widen the Front Elm intersection.

High Street Buili Res Front Street Stanley W. Judkins Fitzgerald Charles T South Street Arthur J. Dunton Elm Street Doyle

Boothbay Jewelry Shop to Close October 20

Boothbay Harbor jewelry designer Jean Blakemore will close the Smiling Cow on Oct. 20 after 29 years in business to travel to San Juan Puerto Rico for exhibitions. Her work will be showcased at Trade Winds shop, Can dado Beach hotel, don Robertos gallery and in a government invited exhibit in an old building by Juan Ponce, the island's first governor.

Jean Blakemore Boothbay Harbor San Juan Puerto Rico Candado Beach Don Roberto Juan Ponce

Pythian Sisters Hold Birthday Supper Meeting

Lowell Temple Pythian Sisters met for a birthday supper at Witch Spring Inn on Wednesday with Mrs. Pearl Campbell organizing arrangements. A business session at the K of P hall followed, outlining plans for a district convention in Woodfords and a next meeting scheduled for Wednesday with 6 PM supper served by Mrs. Albert Darrah and Mrs. Roy Akeley. Elizabeth Anderson returned to Boston Monday after a weekend with her mother, Mrs. Carl Anderson.

Lowell Temple Pythian Sisters Witch Spring Inn Pearl Campbell K. of P. Hall Pythian Woodfords Albert Darrah Roy Akeley Elizabeth Anderson Boston Carl Anderson Oak Street Queen Esthr Rebekah Lodge Lowell Temple Pythian Sisters Bunice—P Rry Noble Grand Carolyn Thompson Rebekah Assembly Maine Lewiston Lincoln Lodge of Odd Fellows Queen Esther Rebekah Lodge Washington Street Center Street Pythian Temple Universalist Church Dorothy Stone Et Hel Bailey Gladys Kidder Mary Hall Sagadahor Ferry

Pre-Bridal Shower Honors Miss Marilyn McElman

Miss Marilyn McElman RN of Bath Memorial hospital was guest of honor at a pre bridal shower Saturday at her Seguinland cottage Georgetown. She will wed Norman Frizzell Jr on Oct 26. Hosts were Miss Sally Footer and Mrs Carolyn MacElman.

Marilyn McElman R.N Bath Memorial Hospital Seguinland Georgetown McElman Norman Frizzell, Jr Sally Footer Carolyn MacElman Beverly Allegrin Byron Clark Alonzo Thibodeau Richard McElman Patricia Mulcahy Sath Peggy Wallace Togus Mary Jane McCube Robert Blaisdell Auburn John Adams Brunswick Robert Frizzell Boothbay Mina Swift Phippsburg Irwin Woodward Barbara Seavey Irene Seavey Gardiner George Clough Woolwich

Two Bath Boys Participate in NATO Exercise Deepwater

Marine Corps Corporal Eldon A. Scott and Private First Class Herbert R. Morse Jr. from Bath joined the Reinforced 6th Marine Regiment in NATO Exercise Deepwater held Sept 24 28. The amphibious assault near Saros Bay Thracian Peninsula Western Turkey tested land sea and air defense capabilities before the unit's return to Camp Lejeune North Carolina.

Cpl Eldon A. Scott Herbert Scott Star Route 4 Bath Pfe Herbert R. Morse, Jr Heroert R. Morse High Street North Atlantic Treaty Organization Deepwater 6Th Marine Regiment Saros Bay Thracian Peninsula Turkey NATO Camp Lejeune N. C

Scout Troop 53 Tours Brunswick Poultry Farm

Fourteen members of Boy Scout Troop 53 from St Marys church visited Nichols poultry farm in Brunswick on Thursday morning. Scoutmaster Henry Vaillan court and Assistant Scoutmaster Robert Henderson accompanied the group. Randy DeMaine led the farm tour. scouts included Linwood N Brown Gary W Sanborn Richard P Bester Joseph A Footer Robert W Towle Richard N Brown Edward Boudreau Arnold L esier Robert Caton Richard Worden Leo Charest Jack Lear Larry Wallace and Alton King.

Boy Scout Troop 53 St. Mary's Church Brunswick Nichols Poultry Farm Henry Vaillancourt Robert Henderson Randy DeMaine Linwood N. Brown Gary W. Sanborn Richard P. Bester Joseph A. Footer Robert W. Towle Richard N. Brown Edward Boudreau

Still Alarms Hit Bath Fire Crews Weekend

Bath firemen answered three still alarms over the weekend. A rubbish fire burned a shed at 4 Winter Street Court at 1 07 PM Sunday. They later extinguished a woods fire behind Bluff Road and were called to 188 North Street for a chimney fire at 8 24 this morning.

Bath Winter Street Court Bluff Road North Street

Mrs Haskell Spends Summer at Red House Visit

Mrs. Ernest Haskell of Palo Alto California is spending several days at the Red House on Lincoln street after passing the summer at her cottage at West Point.

Ernest Haskell Palo Alto Calif West Point Red House Lincoln Street

Bridal Shower Thursday For Miss Vivian McDougal

Miss Vivian McDougal to wed Rich ard Perry on Nov 11. A Thursday evening bridal party at Mrs Kronstrand’s Court street home honored the bride with a wishing-well gift display. Guests listed include Brunswick residents and relatives of the couple.

Vivian. McDougal Richard Perry Carl Kronstrand Alec Burgess Brunswick Pauline Fortin William Perry Edward Perry Lela Burns Percy Pratt Robert Hawkes Albert Austin, Jr Elna McCabe Joseph McDougal Elizabeth Holland Charles Burgess Charles Burgess, Jr Fred Wonsor Mary Gaudreau Jean Anne Gaudreau Karen

Sheepscot Author Speaks At Bath Extension Group

Dr Lawrence Averill, noted author, spoke at the Bath Extension Group meeting at Hyde Park Community Hall. His talk, What It Means To Be A Grownup, explored emotional growth and happy home environments. Refreshments were served, and next meeting set for November 7 with several guests in attendance.

Sheepscot Bath Extension Group Lawrence Averill. Sheepscot Hyde Park Avrill Doris Bourgoin Harry Fullerton Frank Kenyon Harry Cook Bernard Knight Clayton Fortier Florence Hathorne Alta Robson Richard Footer Carl White

Suburb Civic Club Plans Christmas Sale and Bean Supper

Suburb Civic club members met Thursday evening with Mrs. John Williams announcing the cook book, to be sold at the annual Christmas sale in December. A baked bean supper is planned for Oct. 12 with Marion MacDonald and Mrs. Marie Footer as co chairmen and a list of waitresses and kitchen committee members was named.

Suburb Civic Club John Williams Marion MacDonald Marie Footer Donald Wilson Duncan Farrell Belle Oxton Wayne DeLong Harold Mott Ralph Williams

Bath Savings Bank Hits Record Total Deposits

Bath Savings Institution reports total deposits exceeded 12 million dollars at close of business on October 2 for the first time. In its 105th year under the same charter, the Maine mutual bank ranks ninth in size among 32 such banks in the state.

Bath Savings Institution Maine

First Baptist Sewing Circle Holds All Day Vestry Session

Members of the First Baptist Ladies Sewing Circle met in the church vestry on October 2 for an all day quilting session and items for the November 8 sale. Luncheon was served at noon and Mrs. Minnie Pinkham presided over the afternoon business meeting. new member Mrs. Mabel Ansert was welcomed.

First Baptist Ladies Sewing Circle Minnie Pinkham Mabel Ansert

Radley Dorrie nuptials in West Bath ceremony at home

Miss Gloria Jean Radley daughter of Mr and Mrs Ralph Pratt West Bath married Noble C Dorrie Jr son of Mr and Mrs Noble Dorrie Port Clyde in a Washington street home ceremony conducted by Rev Dr David L Wilton attended by Ralph Pratt and other relatives A reception followed with a tiered wedding cake cut by the couple and guests listed from the Pratt Radley and Cressey circles.

Gloria Jean Radley Ralph Pratt West Bath Noble C. Dorrie, Jr Noble Dorrie Port Clyde David L. Wilton Washington Street Ception Ralph Pratt, Jr Willard Radley Donald Hansen Hazel Hamblin Evelyn Pierce Robert Richards Margaret Alley Margaret Cressey Fred Cressey Leni Blackwell

Bowdoinham Women Meet Share Neighbor Knowledge

The Bowdoinham Women's Extension Group met for an all day session at the home of Mrs. William Maloom with the theme Know Your Neighbor. New members Mrs. Lawrence Sullivan and Mrs. Karl Hatch were welcomed. A nominating committee proposed officers led by Chairman Cecia McEwen. Lay Development Workshop activities continued at the Baptist church with weekly Thursday sessions in October.

Bowdoinham Women's Extension Group William Maloom Maloon Cecia McEwen Lawrence Sullivan Karl Hatch Core Hobart Mildred Dunn Anna Palmer Olive. Frizzle Eva Palmer Gretchen Maloon Gladys Peterson

Meeting Thursday To Discuss Church Canvass

John G. Thorpe announces a gathering of Bath city pastors and canvass chairmen Thursday at 7 45 pm at 704 High Street. They will discuss plans for the United Church Every Member canvass and set committee assignments and dates for the event. Participating churches should be represented by their pastor and the church campaign director.

John G. Thorpe United Church Bath

Bridal Shower Saturday for Judith Lozier

Miss Judith Lozier, soon to wed William Parks on November 11, was guest of honor at a bridal shower Saturday evening at Hyde Park community hall hosted by Mrs. Edith Parks and Mrs. Barbara Hagerth. A decorated umbrella display adorned the event as a buffet lunch was served and guests enjoyed a social evening. many relatives and friends attended.

Judith Losier William Parks Edith Parks Barbara Hagerth Hyde Park Community Hall Doris White Helen Rogers Bernice Oliver Gayle Oliver Anthony Ouellette Isabelle Seavey John Shorey Olive Halewell Wilson Fitzgerald Wiliam Boyce Priscilla Estes Carola Thompson Ora Parks Dorothy Roderick Mildred McCall Alice Knowles Beverly Lewis Louise Kingsbury Jeannette Burton Nancy White Albert Losier

Power Squadron Members Speak At Bath Rotary Club

Cmdr. Ransom Kelley Charles Fenton and Wyatt Albertson of the Kennebec Power Squadron spoke at the Bath Rotary Club luncheon. They outlined the squadron history and current activities and cited major accomplishments including relocating river buoys and the Dresden Bridge clearance project doubling to 16 feet to aid Eastern River traffic.

Cmdr Ransom Kelley Charles Fenton Wyatt Albertson Kennebec Power Squadron Bath

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