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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1957

Page

3

Directors Of Bath Memorial Auxiliary Hear Reports Of Last Month

The Bath Memorial hospital Auxiliary board heard reports on O months activities at a meeting led by second vice president Mrs Kenneth Humphries. Purchases include sheets and gowns, stainless ware, and glove cases while volunteers logged 134 hours. A sewing event is planned for Oct 16 at 9:30 with coffee served. canvassing and fund items were also noted.

Bath Memorial Hospital Auxiliary Kenneth Humphries James A. Gillies, Jr Harold P. Small Arthur Kiang Coss Barnard Sts Martin Theodore Watson Huse Jo Arthur Yur Vess Car Lanwabetin Bath

Day's Ferry Congregational Church Scenes Of Nuptials

The Day's Ferry Congregational Church was the setting for the Sunday afternoon wedding of Moss Elearnvs Poobel Carter and John Ravmond Snedr of Thomaston. The ceremony featured bronze and yellow flowers, with Deg place guests including Mrs Robert Grover and Mrs James Carter. The couple will reside in Thomaston after a Canada honeymoon trip.

Day’s Ferry Spear-Carter D +s Ferry Khen Moss Elearnvs Poobel Carter John Ravmond Snedr Thomaston Stipaen S.dibotnam Grepvory Gibert North Syracuse N. Y Robert Grover Boothbay Harbor James Carter Bath Shaw Donald Reilly New Harbor

Wood-Newman nuptials announced in Florida and Newfoundland

Mr and Mrs Robert Newman of 705 Middie announce the marriage of their daughter Girl Newman to Air man 3 c. Rona Weed, son of Mr and Mrs C C Wood of Blaunt town Florida and Champagne Til. Mrs Wood visits her parents Whitener and husband stationed at Arszentia Newfoundland where he is attached to Patrol Savedron 7.

Robert Newman Gurteiyr Ides Girl Newman Airman Rona Weed Blaunttown Florida Champagne Til

Queen Esther Lodge Installs Officers Sept 8

Queen Esther Rebekan Lodge No 20 installs officers at a special meeting. Deputy President Mrs. Marjorie Niles of Wiscasset presided. Noble Grand Eunice Perry, Vice Grand Dorothy Stone, and other officers were installed. Some officers could not attend and will be honored later. District Deputy Association session planned for Oct 17 at Lewiston City. Memorial Hospital patient Leonard Murnsey mentioned. Refreshments following the ceremony.

Queen Esther Reb Kan Lodge Cee Marjorie Niles Wiscasset Eunice Perry Dorothy Stone Grend Dorothy Thompson Edith Rice Rose Wallace Ethel Bailey Saran Potter Grace Casey Lois Knight Mary Halil Jeff Hree Ion Colby Ethel Reed Eva Rankin Chapaitea Robinson Koon Hubbard Ajpus Wal Grands Pine Cone Ladg Glenoran Morse Inez Carter Pras Reed Ouncomient Lewisian Maine Ma Ae Dane Fie Ines Leonard M. Murnsey WN Ott Memorial Hspital Herbert Leeman Sehom Mreé. Perry Perry Athondy Gillespie Nobre Crand

Yiscasset Boy Scout Troop Plans Busy Year

Yiscasset Troop 291 of the Boy Scouts of America maps a busy year with overnight trips and camping at Camp Hinds. Two first class hikes and a Life Scout attended the national jamboree at Valley Forge. A fund drive is slated for October 14 at the American Legion hall to support summer camp plans and troop training.

Boy Scouts of America Wisconset Camp Hinds Raymond Auaut Life Scout Valley Forge American Legion

Mrs Chester Leighton Guest At Stork Shower

Mrs Chester Leighton formerly Gloria Drsno of this city was guest of honor at a stork shower hosted by Mrs Emerson Giidden on Turhex street. Attendees included Mrs Henry Deschaine Mrs Alice Arbachst Mrs Ella Lewis and others. a decorated carriage carried gifts for the honoree.

Mrs Chester Leighton Stork Shower Chenter Leighton Portend Gloria Drs Noone Stork Emerson Ciidden Turhex Street Henry Deschaine Alice Arbachst Portlands Ella Lewis Lester Carr Archie McDonough Alice Seeley Jaysin Dauphin Eugene Dauphin Ruene Dauphin, Jr Bevirly Dauplain Lena Fle Frank Garon Michcld Lewis

Merchants Plan October 22 Meeting for Bath Brunswick Merger Talks

The Bath Retail Trade Board and Brunswick Chamber of Commerce will hold a rescheduled joint meeting October 22 at 7:30 p m to discuss mutual problems and joint promotions. A brain forming session will precede slides of Carol Ann Bartels Miss Bath and Miss Maine. Fields Bryant of Brunswick supports the event. The board plans a Santa Claus display and other Christmas decorations for downtown Bath.

Bath Retail Trade Board Brunswick Chamber of Commerce Merchants Committee Carol Ann Barteels Bath Maine Atlantic City N. J

Linda Ashe Ninth Birthday Party at Home

Linda Ashe daughter of Mr and Mrs Cyrus Ashe of Washington Street was guest of honor at a party Oct 9 after school from 3:30 to 4:30. Guests enjoyed parlor games and a peanut hunt won by Connie Dearborn. Linda helped cut a decorated cake as gifts were opened.

Linda Ashe Cyrus Ashe Washington Street Connie Dearborn Linda Wuse Memorial School Doreen Hancox Candy Jones Judy Farnham Bonnie Buzzell

Former Bath Boy Promoted to Esso Engineering Post

Edward G. Morin of Chatham New Jersey and formerly of Bath has been named staff engineer in Esso Engineering's coordination unit. He will oversee engineering services for Standard Oil affiliates in Germany and Rotterdam Netherlands and will join a forthcoming European branch office. Morin joined Esso 20 years ago after studies at Harvard MIT and a wartime Army service in the Pacific. He is the son of Dr. Harry F. Morin.

Edward G. Morin Chatham N. J Bath Ese Research and Enginering Company Bathman Standard Oil Co N.J Germany Rottrdam Netherlands Morin Esso Engineering Hague Sines Morintus Italy Venezuela Cuba Canada Harvard Massachusetts Institute of Technology Cambridge Bothman South Central Pacific Mr. Morin Harry F. Morin Middle Street

Past Matrons Club Dinner Meeting set for Oct 9

Members of the Past Matrons clip of Genesta Chapter dined at Dodge Inn Edgecomb then returned to Mrs. Rich’s Washington street home for a social and business gathering. Hostesses were Mrs Rich and Mrs Osgood. Mystery prize winner was Mrs David Alkazin. The Dec 11 meeting will be hosted by Mrs Ward and Mrs Osgood. Attendees listed include Ruth Hathorne Evelyn Morse Alkazin Freida Bagdikian Eleanor Merchant Viola Ogood Doris Aikenhead Merrill Mae Ward and Mrs Rich. A three and a half month old son of Mr and Mrs John R Cantral Jr is a medical patient at Memorial hospital.

Genesta Dodge Inn Edgecomb David E. Rich Washington Street Rich Fred Osgood Herbert Morse David Alkazin Mae Ward O.good Ruth Hathorne Evelyn Morse Alkazin Freida Bagd'kian Fleanor Merchant Viola Ogood Doris Aikenhead Merrill Mae. Ward John Robert Cantral, Jr John R. Cantral Maxwell Street Memorial Hospital

Bonneys of Burlington Visit Bonney Family in Vermont

Dr and Mrs James Bonney of Burlington Vermont were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Albert L Bonney at 98 Union Street. The note records a family visit during a weekend and lists home addresses.

James Bonney Burlington, Vt Mr. Bonney Albert L. Bonney Union Stret

Girl Scout Council Directors Outline Next Year’s Projects

Mrs Ilona Rafalko regional advisor to New England councils met with Bath Girl Scout Council directors at Mrs William A Nise’s home to discuss upcoming plans The agenda highlights recruiting volunteers and the 1959 national roundup in Colorado Springs with a delegate from Bath A buffet supper preceded the meeting attended by Mr and Mrs Benjamin Sabo and other members The next council meeting is scheduled for Nov 5

Ilona Rafalko New England Bath William A. Nise Middle Street Colorado Springs Benjamin Sabo Cyrus P. Ahe Thornton W Percy Albert Rea Ol’cer W. Foster Everett Freetz Frank Butcher Fildreth H. Fisher Nis George van Wynen

Dogs Bothering Children At Local Schools

Reports to the City Council on February 27 describe repeated complaints from parents about dogs in schoolyards and on routes to school. A child was reportedly bitten by a dog at Huse Memorial School, prompting a call for Bath dog owners to keep pets at home during school days. Officials say enforcement is limited without owner cooperation.

Huse Memorial School Warre Ine Council Bath Deol

Fire at Eastern Lumber mill draws Bath, West Bath aid

Bath firemen assisted West Bath in a blaze at the Eastern Lumber Products mill believed to stem from wiring. Firefighters arrived at 6 53 pm with engines 3 and 4 and a rescue truck. The interior was low but damage was mainly to a plank walk used by operators. Carl Jewett Jr of East Brunswick spotted the blaze and alerted Mrs Courtney Stover, West Bath treasurer.

Bath West Bath Department Eastern Lumber Products Inc Charles Dauphin Richard J. Frates Carl Jewett, Jr East Brunswick Courtney E. Stover West Bath Diurhin

Automobile Collision Damages Car and Truck on Route 1

State Trooper Ralph E. Hanson reported that a Riverside Connecticut man, 85 year old Gorge G. Davis, drove the car involved in a left turn into the New Meadows Inn driveway on Route 1 in West Bath. The truck driver was Richard Verney, 28, of Sheepscot. No injuries were reported. The truck ended in a ditch and required a wrecker to move it back onto the highway.

Ralph E. Hanson Gorge G. Davis Riverside Conn West Bath Richard Verney Sheepscot Davis New Meadows Inn Bath

Films of Hyde Hospital Shown at Club Meeting

Mrs John Parker presented a film program on Hyde Memorial Rehabilitation Hospital at the Progressive Union meeting in Freeport. Attending Cosmopolitan Club members from this city included Mrs Bernard A Knight Mrs Gerard Billington and Mrs Maude Mc Quaide.

John Parker Hyde Memorial Rehabilitation Hospital Progressive Union Freeport Bath Lisbon Falls Cosmopolitan Club Bernard A. Knight Gerard Billington Maude McQuaide

Patrolman and Mrs Lowery celebrate 13th wedding anniversary

Patrolman and Mrs John J Lowery Jr of 25 Oliver Street observed their 13th wedding anniversary on Monday. Mrs Lowery is a registered nurse at Memorial Hospital.

John J. Lowery Oliver Street Lowery Memorial Hospital

Arlington men report sighting Sputnik over Fiddlers Reach

Two Arlington youths Wiley Mitchell and Hans Akselson spent a dawn Saturday at a cottage on Fiddlers Reach Arrowsic and observed a bright object moving rapidly southw southwest about 6.19 am. They describe it as a star like object 70 degrees above the eastern horizon for roughly ten seconds before it vanished. The sighting aligns with Cambridge scientists early morning satellite trajectory estimates.

Arlington Mass Fiddler's Reach Arrowsic Times Wiley Mitchell Hans Akselson Sputnik Mitchell Cambridge United States

Haaker Concert Orchestra Opens Bath Music Season

The Haaker Concert Orchestra led by William Haaker will start the 1957-1958 Bath Area Civic Music Association series with Familiar Moments In Music at Morse High School on Monday evening October 8. Subsequent concerts feature Iva Kitchell on November 26, Carl Leeman on February 13, and Laura Castellano with Davis Cunningham on March 27.

Haaker William Haaker Bath Area Laura Castellano Davis Cunningham

Engagement announced for Lydia Faith Carpenter and Donald Mackenzie

Mr and Mrs B J Carpenter of 20 Hillside Avenue White Plains New York announce the engagement of their daughter Lydia Faith Carpenter to Donald Hadley Mackenzie son of Mrs Hadley Crister Mackenzie and the late Mr Mackenzie of Bath Lydia a White Plains High School graduate and senior at Providence Barrington Bible College Providence Rhode Island majors in Christian Education Donald a Morse High School graduate and senior at Providence Barrington Bible College majors in Bible and music He plans to pursue a master’s degree at Boston University next year Both will graduate in June with BA degrees No wedding date set

B. J. Carpenter Hillside Avenue White Plains N. Y Lydia Faith Carpenter Donald Hadley MacKenzie Hadley Crister MacKenzie Mr. MacKenzie Bath Miss Carpenter White Plains High School Providence-Barrington Bible College Providence R. 1 Morse High School Boston University

Howe Oliver Nuptials Tie Clara Howe to Freeman Oliver

Clara E Howe of 173 North Street married Freeman L Oliver of Woolwich Friday night at Central Congregational Church with Rev Craig H Richards officiating. The couple, honeymooning in New Hampshire, will live at 173 North Street until November 1, then head to Eustis Florida for the winter.

Clara E. Howe North Street Freeman L. Oliver Woolwich Central Congregational Church Craig H. Richards

Former Bath Man Retires As Chairman of Board

Bathman retires as chairman of the Trial and Guarantee Survey Boards of the Maritime Administration after 33 years in government maritime posts. The Department of Commerce announces the retirement. He is a former Green Street resident and son of the late Dan iy S. Brierly and holds citations from the U S president secret ary of the Navy and the Philippine government.

Bathman Trial and Guarantee Survey Boards Maritime Administration Department of Commerce Brierly Green Street Daniy S. Brierly United States Secretary of the Navy Philippine

Bowdoinham Social News Highlights Local Installs and Wedding

Bowdoinham society notes report Electa Chapter OES annual inspection with Juanita Sessions of York as inspector and guests from Portland Biddeford Old Orchard Melrose Mass. Repairs and club events are listed, plus the marriage of Olive Ann White of Bowdoinham to Richard Bryant Hall of Mineral Virginia at Brunswick home.

Electa O.E.S Masonic Hall Juanita Sessions York Portland Biddeford Old Orchard Melrose Mass Nancy MacDonald Cleveland P. Curtis Richmond Vernon Little John Godfrey District 18 Eola MacEwen Gladys Peterson Mildred Dunn Lee Sedgley Miriam Rideout Gretchen Maloon Oliver Frizzle Margaret Prindall

Social Notes From Portland and Nearby

Mrs. Bertha Tibbetts of Portland visited her daughter and husband Mr and Mrs Richard Denham. Mr and Mrs Carl Whitney of Melrose Mass returned home after a few days as guests of Mrs Mildred Given and Jane Given. Mrs Mildred Given accompanied them home and will visit a week. Miss Ruth Merrill Nassan College Springvale and Miss Barbara Merrill Gorham State Teachers College were weekend guests of their parents. Charles Fogg is a patient in Brunswick hospital and Mrs Fogg stayed with Marion Graves. George Hackett departed for Portland to be a patient at Maine Medical Center. Steve Snell, who spent the summer with Mildred Given, left by plane for Clearwater Fla. Mr and Mrs J Hall Denham of Lewiston are visiting Misses Helen and Georgie Denham. Miss Ruth McEwen Arlington Mass was a weekend guest of Ralph and Mrs McEwen. Warren Lawrence Maine Central Railroad foreman leaves for Wiscasset for two weeks. Kenneth Hackett is

Bertha Tibbetts Portland Richard Denham Carl Whitney Melrose Mass Mildred Given Jane Given Ruth Merrill Nassan College Springvale Barbara Merrill Gorham State Teachers College Charles Fogg Brunswick Hospital J. Hall Denham Lewiston Helen Georgie Denham Ruth McEwen Arlington Ralph McEwen Warren Lawrence Maine Central Railroad Wiscasset Kenneth Hackett

Notable Local Graduations and Obituary Notice

Mrs. Janice Lease graduates from New England Sanitarium school of nursing in Melrose Mass Oct 6 with Oct 4 consecration services and Oct 5 baccalaureate. She will work at Clinton Hospital and live at Bindery dormitory with her husband serving as dean of boys. Mr and Mrs Perley Harmon visit Ruth Palmer a patient in Veterans Hospital. Rev Dr Alexander Cairns Ward dies at Newark and private funeral held in Litchfield Conn. Mrs Roger M Pierce returns home from Memorial hospital after illness in Portland.

Janice Lease Fred B. Peeci Slcath Lane New England Hospital School of Nursing Melrose Mass Hospital Liase Atlantic Union College Clinton Clinton Hospital Wll Bindery Athantic Union College Alexander Cairns Ward Alexander Cairns Newark N. J Cairns River Road Belfast Ireland James Mary McMullen Cairns America Adrian College Adrian Mich King Features Syndicate Japan Maury Olice Cairns Litchfield Conn

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