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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1957

Page

5

Wiscasset Scout Troop Eyes Year of Activities and Camp

Wiscasset Troop 201 plans a full program including two first class scouts and a Life Scout at the National Jamboree in Valley Forge. The group aims to raise funds, send the entire troop to two weeks of summer camp, and hold a special lodge event and dinner. Local clubs meet, and community members attend, with events from PTA gatherings to fire society meetings and personal notes on residents and visits across New England.

Valley Forge Penn

Devotional Service Held At Woolwich Baptist Youth Fellowship

Members of the Woolwich Monsweug Baptist Youth Fellowship gathered Sunday evening at the Woolwich Center church for a devotional. Miss Carol Soule led the service with Miss Anna Hawes giving the opening prayer. Lynn McIntyre received the offering, and Mrs Grace Bailey offered the closing prayer. Favorite hymns were sung and Happy Birthday was shared for William Sanders before the service ended with a prayer circle.

Woolwich- Monsweug Baptist Youth Fellowship Woolwich Center Church Carol Soule Anna Hawes Lynn McIntyre Grace Bailey William Sanders

Work Progresses to Widen Bridge for Spring Start

Turner says winter setup will enable widening of the overpass with work beginning next spring. About 25 to 30 men now on the site, with numbers expected to rise in the spring. Target completion date set for July 1, 1959.

Turner

Flu Epidemic Strikes School System Absences Rise

Absenteeism soars in the school system with 3803 absent on Friday 548 on Monday and 669 on Tuesday. Total school population about 2812. Charles Lastamoine of Crescent street is a surgical patient at Memorial hospital.

Charles Lastamoine Crescent Street Memorial Hospital

Woolwich Club Meeting and Local Celebration Recap

The Get-Together club met at Nequasset with Mrs. Alice Baker. Officers reported, remembrance committee cards, and discussions on new officers with January vote. Mrs. Muriel Preble presented color slides on Shipbuilding's 350th, Nequasset church 200th, and Farm Bureau 30th anniversaries. Alec Schulten hosted eighth graders at a weenie roast and hayride. Kennebec school boys teardown and reassembly of an automobile occupied afternoons. Good Will Club bean supper preceded a project trip abroad near Christmas.

Alice Baker Nequasset Tina Molson Alec Schulten T. Tarpy Schulten Woolwich Central School Kennebec School Philip Beaney Good Will Club

Good Will supper aids benevolences in Saga dahoe area

Proceeds from the Saturday night supper at the Good Will club hall in Saga dahoe Ferry will fund benevolences and help cover street light costs in the club area. A large Bath area attendance noted.

Good Will Club Sagadahoe Ferry Bath Spinning Wheel Club Kenneth Baker

Community Notes Reflect Busy Social Ties Across Town

Residents of Rockland Arrowsic Bath and nearby towns are described hosting and visiting relatives and friends. News highlights age, travel, and gatherings from Kittery to Damariscotta Lake with Airman DeVoe's France assignment and local club, church, and family events.

Robinsons Return From Tonawanda Visit

Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Robinson have returned to their home on Webber Avenue after a two week stay with their son and daughter in law Mr. and Mrs. Charles Robinson at their Tonawanda New York home.

Robert Stevens William Stevens Nequasse Claude Beal Canada New York State Charles Leveroni North Quincy Mass Barley Neck Road Norris Waltz Fred Waltz Damariscotta Chester Leeman Hockomock Road Herbert Leeman Bath Memorial Hospital Sidney Shaw Sidney, Jr Baum Dorothy Lynn Shaw Sasanoa Shore Lawrence Edwards Sagadahoe Ferry Topsham Fair Nequasset Halifax N. S Wolfboro Niagara Falls Stevens Bath Iron Works Melvin Cornish Lori Jean Belgrade Lakes Farmington Frederick Sturtevant Dana Mills Sturtevan William H. McGlinchy Bath White Mountains Lorraine Price Sagadahoc Ferry Camden Donald Hear Muskegon Mich Meyers James Hay Quebec City Montreal Boston Heart Harold Strout Arrowsie Mothers’ Club Mildred Knight Marie Davis Caryl Ainsworth Mildred Stoefford Town Hall Emma Crosby New York City Norman Drummond Arrowsie Madelyn Rowe John Crosby Shenandoah Road Crosby Ernest Davis Lester Davis Judy Sandra Doullling Point Light Carleton Lewis Wiscasset Clyde Whittaker Som Dennis Bitch Davis Union N.hh Myron Tifte Middleton N. IL Rose Carene Portsmouth N.eh Cirl Berger Paul Knight Howard O. Frye Essex Allen Frye Ralph Robinson Webber Avenue Mrs Charles Robinson Tonawanda N. Y

Open House Plans Presented by Local Committee

Plan for an evening open house lists Mrs Hattie Leask and Mrs Huse on publicity and office committees. Supervising exhibit will be shown by Mr Pomeroy, Mr Watson, and Kenneth Crotte. Cleanup committee includes Robert LePage, Harold E Brown, Miss Melzina McCaslin, and Miss Gloria Witham.

Hattie Leask Huse Pomeroy Mr. Watson Enneth Crtote Robert LePage Harold E. Brown Melzina McCaslin Gloria Witham

Wesley Methodist delegates attend Augusta District meeting

Walter Upham Miss Nan Brown Merle Niles accompanied the Rev. Dr. Oliver W. Bell to the Augusta District Fall meeting at Waldoboro on Tuesday afternoon and evening.

Walter Upham Nan Brown Merle Niles Oliver W. Bell Wesley Methodist Church Augusta District Waldoboro

North Bath Social and Visiting Notes

North Bath residents report local visits as Mrs Harriet Cook of Whitman Massachusetts stays with her brother and wife Mr and Mrs David Henderson. Woolwich Good Will club hosted by Mrs Edwin Hemingway. Stork shower honored Mrs David Lloyd hosted by her mother Mrs Earl Haines at her home with many attendees. Visits to Camp Keyes and relatives noted along with weekend trips to Lewiston and West Port.

Dale Hupp Daniel Timothy Brenda Nequasset Hupp Hugh Madden Manchester N. H Minard Bigelow Augusta Mr. Bigelow Claude Beal Paul DeVoe Paul, Jr. Tyler Audrey Newburgh N. Y Portland Keith Jameson Merle Jameson France DeVoe Cheaumont Air Base Stewart Air Force Base Forrest Baker Damariscotta Lake Patricia Baker Forest Baker Freeport Raymond Boyden Leon Beal Oakhurst Dairy Mary Stinson Berkeley Calif Woolwich Mechanic Falls Washington, D. C Marcia Stinson Day's Ferry Costello P. Wall Sagadahoc Ferry Stinson Lester Holbrook John Stinson Russell Boyd Boston Mass Georgie Walker Boyd Mac Boyd Walker Carle Longfellow Ladies Aid Central Church Bath Edwold Carter Adirondacks Bar Harbor Calais Carter Albion L. Corliss Bonnie Brae Emily Gainsley Caledonia Rerry Lucian Ames Telephone Pioneers New England Tel. & Tel. Co Sedgwick Longfellow Ames Loring Edgerly Barley Neck Road J. Donald Harvie Marilyn Stanley Morris Kathy Sharon Dicky Wiscasset Stanley C. Harvey Pamela Priscilla Stanley Stephen Harold Dow Peggy Gray Michael Parsons David Parsons Bursger Henry Groves Saugus Spear-Carter Horatio L. Baker Mabel Philbeck Shelby N. C Peterboro New England National Food Associates New York N.C Baker Philbeck Port Lauderdale Lfa Wright Ibra K. Lawrence Old Stage Road Mr. Wright Buda Morong Burl Coombs Arrowsie Harry Young Gardiner Albert Heyer St Johnsbury George Gates Sland Road State Highway Department Harriet Cook Whitman David Henderson Edwin Hemingway Woolwich Good Will Club David Lloyd Earl Haines Royden Waines Ar Hola Tenmple Connie Kneeland Hazel Wright Marvilyn Wright Bernice Maines Marjorie Witham Margaret Rooke Annette Haines Eulalia Haines Mary Jaines Mareia Nelson Alien Dougall Harmon Kneeland Eddie William D Tenfest

Dresden Church Auction Proceeds Benefit Two Local Churches

An auction sale at the late Charles Stilphen’s Pittston home raised funds to be divided between the Pittston Congregational Church and the Fast rteton Methodist church. The Dresden Mille Methodist church vacates a new floor and ceiling while repairs proceed at the parish. The piece mentions local residents visiting, hospital returns, and the death of Rev Dr Alexander Cairns, highlighting his career and survivors.

Charles Stilphen Pittston Dresden Henry Bird Theodore Bird Roo. Stratton Putman Bickneldl Rockbind Walter Conley Camden Sheldon’s Paradise Carney’s Point Lawrence Gahan Joeonard Gahan South Porthind Linda Good Rosalie Jewett Dresden Mills Gardiner General Hospital George Sanford Tess West George Sanford, Jr Carleton McCobb Richard Paint Bar Iarbor Alexander Cairns Dreden Mills South Dresden Yarrington Conn Cairns Bobolinks Olds Malls Ameren Japan Ireland God Lincoln Victor Hugo Galilee America Florida Ray Ballehelle Montclair N. Y Ruth Cairns Rogge Wartford. Conn Brainard Beck John Stort Till N Y William New York City Hnoth

Still alarms respond to two fires in town

Firemen answered two still alarms Tuesday. The first was at 839 Washington Street where a safety valve on a Cloetrie hot water tank failed and police service was required. The second alarm reported a gross fire in Sewall's Field at High and York Streets.

Washington Street Cloetrie Sewall’s High York Streets

Richmond Beulah lodge installs officers and local wedding

Beulah Lodge met Friday for officer installation led by District Deputy President Marjorie Niles assisted by Madeline Colby. Also announced were multiple installations at Fort Richmond Chapter and a Halloween party planning. A wedding of Miss Clara Wentworth and Ervine Martin took place at Bowdoinham with reception in Richmond, followed by details of attire and attendants.

Beulah Rebekah Lodge Marjorie Niles Wiscasset Madeline Colby Grace Vieira Noble Grand Elva Curtis Frances White Rcording Patricia Stinson Annie Knight Claudia Wallace Madeline Trott Margaret Seigars Velia With Guardian Bernice Thyng Elizabeth Haynes Ventanda Sanford Clara Mae Knight South Front Street Edmond Gilpatrick Bowdeinham Gilpatrick Ervine EB Martin Morris Martin Calvin Wentrth Rey — Beret Fey Second Baptist Church Bowdoinham Clara Wentworth Edwin Wentworth Pride Wentworth Odd Lifelows Hall Carol Phillips Mie Phillips Kathryn Pashard Jeanette Votour Ghonmis ‘Martin Richmond Ames Textile Co Caratrunk State Highway Maintenance Department Martin

Richmond Lodge Officers Installed After Oyster Supper

Richmond Lodge 1.0. O. F. held a officers installation on Wednesday night following an oyster stew supper. New officers include Weston Carter noble grand and Conrad Johnson vice grand with a slate of wardens secretaries and guardians. Delegates and guests from nearby towns attended the event and several members planned accompanying duties for the session.

Ichmond Lodge Weston Carter Noble Grand Conrad Johnson Cheeter Foster Edward Rienikins Lawrence Call Elwyn Minden Stanley Morrill Noble Prand Charles Trott Tsadore Leibowitz Alexander Pinkham John Carver Cleveland Curtis Vernon Little Arthur Sewgars Arthur Buckmore Charles Kelley John Goefrey Winthrop

Bath's Fourth Company Coast Artillery Roster 1917

The Times files recount Bathmen forming the Fourth Company Coast Artillery Corps. They depart Bath for Fort Baldwin via steamer Virginian, with a parade through town and a formal muster showing war strength. Officers and enlisted list prominent Bath residents and nearby towns, highlighting local patriotism and potential foreign service.

Times Coast Artillery Corps Bathmen Fort Baldwin Popham Aorester National Guard Broad Foreign Service Roscoe Hh. Shaw Bath Ilenry W. Owen, Jr Samuel TW. Wakefield Howard W. Pratt Robert A. McKinney Edmund J. Arsent James T. Comboy Harold C. Wart Irving Vo Coombs Beth Elver al Stickney

Inner Wheel Hospital Benefit Tea a Big City Success

A socially and financially successful Inner Wheel Hospital Benefit Tea was hosted at Mrs. Lyon M Bussey’s Green Street home Thursday afternoon. Guests were greeted by Mrs. Bussey and Inner Wheel president Mrs Ezra D Nedane with Mrs Loring Ro Addison chairing arrangements.

Inner Wheel’s Hospital Inner Wheel Lyon -M Bussey Green Street Bussey Ezra Nedane Edward W. Bridgham

Local Update From Wade's Cove and Nearby Towns

Mr and Mrs Oscar Dowpla returned home last week following Mr Douglas release from Central Mine General hospital Lewiston. Herbert Littlefield of Wyandotte Michigan visits aunt Mrs Alma Bishop. Eva Hutchins remains hospitalized at Camp Campbell. Mr and Mrs Arnole Harford stayed with Mr and Mrs Clarence Lang at Moose Lake. Mr and Mrs Callaghan of St. Pleasant left Monday for a winter retreat in St Petersbur Florida.

Bertha Trott Rebukah Assembly of Maine Lewiston Prance White Charles. Davis Williams Treet George Despeaux West Somerville Mass Arthur Redding Medford Trey Marjorie Redding Pleasant Street Mildred A. Blind Melrose Mars Gardiner General Hospital Effie White Otis Witham Ruby Scapborough John Thrower Calvin Eunice Kenney Atkinson Charles Guiou Wade's Cove Oscar Dowpla Douglas Central Mine General Hospital Lewiton Herbert Littlefield Wyandotte Mich Alma Bishop Varry Francoeur Eva Hutchins Camp Campbell Arnole Harford Clarence Lang Moosehe Lake Callaghan M! Pleasant St. Petershure Fla

Central Church League Names Mrs Perley Ater Chairman

The Central Congregational Church League appointed Mrs. Perley Ater as chairwoman for a rummage sale to be held Saturday morning at the parish house. The group met Monday evening at the parish house and spent most of the session on Christmas preparations.

Community Sale Aide Rummage Drive This Week

Desserted items were served by Afrs and Mrs Pharold Ss. Aver' Devotion led by Ni-Vory Mrs ina Walon after Mrs iClyds Malbott were named to chairmae of arrangements for next week sale. Volunteers with rummage to donate are asked to call Mes. Ater FM 82446 to live the rental collected. Mrs Theodore Bertoeei, president, conducted the business meeting.

Afrs Ater Pharold Ss

New Members Of Theta Chapter Entertained

Mrs. Dunesn Metnnes entertained at ten Sunday afternoon at the A M Main home on Gardentreet honoring new members of Theta chapter. Beta Sigma teeleel Guests for the occasion included members of Theta and XT Beta Chapters Mr. G. Thomas Murphy sponsor Mrs. Edward D. True Mrs. Edwin R. Andrews Mrs. Royal A. Johnson and Mrs Arthur Sewall past directors of the local sorority and Mrs George Gallant president of the exemplar chapter.

Dunesn Theta G. Thomas, Murphy

Also Mentioned on This Page

Lincoln Lodge No. 3 Mater Mason Edgecomb Wiscasset Fire Society Milton Stephenson Roy R. Marston Dr. Stephenson Alfred Norton Boylston Hutchins Charles S. Sewall Roy—h—Muarston Earl Ada Monroe Lois Cowley Waterville Catherine Woodward Bath Road Walcott BE. Andrews Lester Peters California Clinton Shea Bingham A.je Francis A. Wiley Indiana A. le Wiley Naval Air Force Station Brunswick Alec Morrison Rockland Ivory Strout Kittery Edmund Hayward Bertha Falley Ellsworth Strout Rosa Shea Gregory Gebert Syracuse Gebert Mason Carter Eleanor Carter John R. Spear Thomaston Freeman Oliver Eustis William Potter Homs Lawrence R. Vail Jene Frye Block House Point North Janns Clit Wheevenine Russell Perry 4Th Co Walter H. Parehley Fran. J. W. Hoknes George Go Chamiedlpin Beth Albert J. Galloups Woce'wieh William G. Hogokimay Dumariscotta Jacobe pAat ‘Ronker Fred Ay Ickney Clyde A. Mains John F. Crosby Seon J. Crane Raymond Caolen Cook Edward J. Hoyvun Stover Tarpswell Fforry Pcprath Lloyd M. Adams Lullie Clifford C Avken Powles RO Bisley Jetterson Alfred Bali Chirence OW. Berway Joep Edward J. Binke Diath Werbert A. Brown Walter Burnham Clarence B. Clark Baltihres Clark Albert W Collin Maraid Cressey Bethe Drake Charles Be Griffar Wallace R. Hran Pep Frank I Thiggins Jol Pigeons William B. Jones Lafe L. Lessner IV Ovtievotta Lawrence E. Lewis Jia Arthur Maesth Nermian Tatin Ole AO Munroe Sarre Otesten Ervinti Diet Bie Carl Mo Pentel Boothbay Arbor George CC. Perkins Baths Ever- Neve Py Waths Dais VE Batine Crip Joe Pees Stjheon FL Richards Elmer Robbins Percy Wo Robbins Roscoe Mo al- Juan Suby Harold J. Simpon Cotas Roland Smith Arthur Do Stetson Frank Winkefield James W. Watson Bertram EB. Wills Starry EB Wilson Charles No Worrey Eugene A. Worrey Harold J. Young Jecob So White Leroy Eb, Dickerson Bernard F. Hennessy Ralph M.atwood Herbert Rosemont G Thomas Murphy Willem I Skeltoy Edward W. Bridghaan Donald Normet Dean Shaw Bowen Torrey Duncan Melones Cliius Hincks Hiaumdi Akir Raymond Wo Farnham Kenneth Hlumphries Wyatt Albertson EF © Barsnes William Cragiy Stanley R&r. Hunter Werle Jamis Clappea Matin Kenneth Francie Miion Stephenson Rewinald Central Church League Theta Chapter
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