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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1956

Page

5

Rebekah Lodges Hold Officer Installations in Brunswick and Wiscasset

Queen Esther members Mrs Athena Gillespie Mrs Goss Knight and Mrs Ethel Bailey attended the Evening Star Rebekah Lodge installation in Brunswick Wednesday. The following night Pine Cone Rebekah Lodge in Wiscasset had officers installed by District Deputy President Bertha Curtis and staff from Richmond. Refreshments followed both events.

Athena Gillespie Goss Knight Ethel Bailey Queen Esther

Local Visit Summary of Area Residents

Gary Furbish of Topsham visits relatives Mr and Mrs Carl D Cornish for a few days. Claudia Carter, First National Bank of Boston employee, weekends with her parents on North Street. Her brother Glenn M Carter, U S N, home on leave from New London, Conn, joins the family. Mr and Mrs Ralph Card of Washington Street spend Saturday in Boston visiting Rich ard Card who is attending Harvard.

Gary Furbish Topsham Carl D. Cornish Claudia Carter First National Bank of Boston Harold Carte North Street Glenn M. Carter New London Ralph Card Washington Street Boston Mr. Card Richard Card Harvard

Winneganee sewing club hosts Wednesday afternoon

Mrs. John G. Morse entertained her sewing club at her Winneganee home with dessert coffee and hand work. The group will meet next Tuesday with Mrs. Charles Hewitt on High street for dessert and coffee. Guests included Mrs. Earl Kimble Mrs. Harry Ring Mrs. George Carter Mrs. Charles Hewitt and Mrs. Morse. Also visiting was Mrs. Walter Adler from Brookline Massachusetts called to Bath by her brother Wesley M Totman’s death. Second Lt. Richard A Jackson son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur H. Jackson of Bluff Road recently graduated from Fort Bliss Anti Aircraft Artillery and Guided Missile School. He is a 1955 Boston University graduate. The Berry family left for a cottage outing at Damariscotta Lake.

John G. Morse Sewing Club Winneganee Charles Hewitt High Street Earl Kimble Harry Ring George Carter Walter Adler Brookline Mass Herbert Mosley Weeks Street Bath Wesley M. Totman Richard A. Jackson Arthur H. Jackson Bluff Road Army Fort Bliss Texas Jackson Boston University Paul Berry Paul Mark Deanna Park Street Damariscotta Lake

McKellar Couple Announce Birth of Son Richard Olton

Mr and Mrs George McKellar of 679 High Street announce the birth of a son at Bath Memorial Hospital on Thursday. The baby weighed seven pounds thirteen ounces and is named Richard Ricky Olton. Mrs McKellar is the former Betty Robson. Harold Carter of North Street passed Thursday in Portland on business. He was joined by Mrs Carter as far as Cumberland Center where she visited her parents Mr and Mrs Linwood Carr. Miss Estelle Farum of Kingston New York is visiting the King household at 23 Bedford Street for the weekend.

George McKellar High Street Bath Memorial Hospital Richard Ricky) Olton McKellar Betty Robson Harold Carter North Street Portland Estelle Farum Kingston, N. Y Marc N. King Bedford Street

Garden City visitors stay at Court Street Summer home

Robert M. Dunton and daughter Peggy of Garden City New York spent the weekend at their Summer home on Court street with their guest Miss Joyce Doring of Garden City.

Robert M. Dunton Peggy Garden City L. I N. Y Court Street Joyce Doring

Duntons Wintering at Brigham Cove Summer Home

Mr and Mrs Ralph Dunton of Portland formerly of Bath spent the weekend at their summer home at Brigham Cove and plan to keep it open until month end. They will visit Mrs Duntons sister and husband Mr and Mrs Harold Haggett of 1 High street. Also visiting were Mr and Mrs Edwin C Knight Mr and Mrs David D Knight Mr and Mrs Sidney A Knight Jr and William Ellis of Portsmouth NH who were Thursday luncheon guests of the Knights aunt and uncle Mr and Mrs George D Adams of Russell street attending their father Sidney A Knight's funeral services.

Ralph Dunton Portland Bath Brigham Cove Edwin C. Knight David D. Knight Sidney A. Knight, Jr William Ellis Portsmouth N. H Knights Brothers George D. Adams Russell Street Sidney A. Knight

Hartford Woman visiting Bath and Portland kin

Mrs. Percy Hodgkins of Hartford Connecticut, a former Drummond Street resident, is visiting relatives and friends in Bath and Portland. She spends time with her granddaughter and her husband Dexter Vigue of Bluff Road.

Percy Hodgkins Hartford, Conn Drummond Street Bath Portland Dexter Vigue Bluff Road

Harmon family and Miss Harmon visit Bath after Brooks trip

George F. Harmon and family of Philadelphia with Miss B S Harmon of Boston were recent guests in Bath en route home after visiting relatives in Brooks Castine Belfast and Anson.

George F. Harmon Philadelphia Pa B. S. Harmon Oston Bath Brooks Castine Belfast Anson

Mrs Thompson Returns From Visit To Brewer

Mrs Harry Thompson of Brewer came home Tuesday last week after a one month visit with her girlhood friend Mrs Merle Niles and husband at their Middle street home.

Harry Thompson Brewer Merle Niles Middle Street

Weekend Visit At Morse Home Marked By Birthday

Mrs. Herbert Morse and sister Mrs. Linwood Temple drove to Orone to pick up Mrs. Morse's daughter Mrs. Douglas Champeon and her daughter Donna for a weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Morse. Donna celebrated her first birthday with a family gathering and cake. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Young returned from a summer vacation at their Freedom home.

Herbert Morse High Street Linwood Temple Park Street Orone Morse Douglas Champeon Donna

Families Attend Maine Great Council 50th Anniversary Event

Mr and Mrs Jack Quirk and Mrs Conley and granddaughter Judy Conley travel to Norwich for a weekend visit with Mrs Conley's cousins and Mrs Harold Shannon. Mr Irvine Barter and sons Wayne and William stay with Park Street hosts Linwood Temple. Bath attendees at the Great Council of Maine 50th anniversary banquet in Portland include Harold Trask Dolores Trask Annie Wilson Mary Anderson Mildred Roderick Marjorie Steele Faith McKay Lucelia Blake and Helen Gagnon. Saturday sessions list Trask Wilson Anderson Roderick Steele Blake and Gagnon as attendees.

Irvine Barter Wayne and William Isle Au Haut Linwood Temple Park Street Bath Great Council of Maine Falmouth Portland Harold Trask Dolores Trask Annie Wilson Mary Anderson Mildred Roderick Marjorie Steele Faith McKay Hockomock Council Lucelia Blake Helen Gagnon Ramona Council Trask Wilson Anderson Roderick Steele Blake Gagnon

Family travels after sudden death in Chestnut Hill

Mrs. Galen Low and daughter Miss Jean Low visit from Chestnut Hill Massachusetts after the death of Mrs. Low's mother Mrs. Jennie Hartwell of High street. Mr. and Mrs. John D. Lewis of 2 Adams court plan to move to Seattle Washington October 24 where Mr. Lewis will work at the Boeing Aircraft plant. They will be joined by their two children Gretchen Ann and Bruce Allen and Mr. Lewis mother Mrs. Mildred Lewis of Damariscotta.

Galen Low Jean Low Chestnut Hill Mass City Low Jennie Hartwell High Street John D. Lewis Adams Court Seattle Wash Lewis Boeing Aircraft Hyde Windlass Co Congress Sportswear Co Gretchen Ann Bruce Allen Mildred Lewis Damariscotta

Hills announce birth of daughter in Newport

Lt. and Mrs. Jackson D. Hill of Newport Rhode Island announce the birth of a daughter on October 4. Lt. Hill formerly of Bath is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Francis B. Hill of Popham Beach and Manchester New Hampshire.

Jackson D. Hill Newport R. I Hill Bath Francis B. Hill Popham Beach Manchester N. H

Man Suffers Four Broken Ribs After Porch Fall

Ralph Cornish of 9 Deering Street was admitted to Bath Memorial hospital Friday with four broken ribs from a fall while repairing his back porch on Thursday.

Ralph Cornish Deering Street Bath Memorial Hospital

Sailors Return From West Coast Trip To Bath Iron Works

Forrest Baker of Sagadahoc Ferry and Edward Johnson of Academy Street resume duties at Bath Iron Works after six weeks away. They and their wives motored to the West Coast and visited 32 states during the absence, returning Monday morning.

Forrest Baker Sagadahoc Ferry Edward Johnson Academy Street Bath Iron Works

Cleveland Holbrook Hospital Patient Entry

Cleveland Holbrook of lower High street is a medical patient at Memorial hospital where he was admitted Wednesday evening after an ill turn. He is a retired resident in poor health.

Cleveland Holbrook Lower High Street Memorial Hospital

Bartletts and Jones Visit, Trip to Canada Planned

Mr and Mrs Fred Bartlett of Warren R I and Miss Emma Jones of Needham Heights Mass visited with their sister Mrs Melvin Whitlam of Dummer Street last week. They left Thursday for Canada where Mr Bartlett will go on his annual hunting trip. They were accompanied by Mrs Thomas Fullerton of Williamsburg NB who was a guest of Mrs Whitlam here for three weeks.

Fred Bartlett Warren, R. I Emma Jones Needham Heights Mass Melvin Whitlam Dummer Street Canada Bartlett Thomas Fullerton Williamsburg N. B Whitlam

Mrs Atwood and sister visit in North Whitefield

Mrs John Atwood of Winship Street and her sister Mrs Mae Ward of Bruce Street spent Wednesday in North Whitefield as guests of Mrs Atwood’s daughter and her husband Mr and Mrs Norman Chase and family.

John Atwood Winship Street Mae Ward Bruce Street North Whitefield Atwood Norman Chase

Barrio Guests Vacationing in Nova Scotia Patrol

Mr and Mrs John Barrio of Wellesley Massachusetts are guests of Mrs Barrio’s sister and her husband Mr and Mrs Edwin Small of Winneganee They have been vacationing on a motor trip through Nova Scotia.

John Barrio Wellesley, Mass

Keye Kidder announce birth of daughter Katharine Blaine

Mr and Mrs Keye Kidder of Sebasco Estates announce the birth of a daughter at Maine Osteopathic hospital Portland Wednesday morning. The baby Katharine Blaine weighed six pounds eight and a half ounces and is the couple’s first child.

Fowle Family Hosts Overnight Guests in Boothbay Harbor

Miss Natalie Fowle a Bath teacher and her family visited Miss Fowle's parents Rev and Mrs Forrest Fowle in Boothbay Harbor. The group included Mr and Mrs Robert M Fowle and their children and Miss Virginia Ross of Greenville.

Natalie Fowle Bath Robert M. Fowle Virginia Ross Greenville Miss Fowle Forrest Fowle Boothbay Harbor

Rotary delegate attends Maine probation conference at Augusta

Rev Dr Oliver W Bell attended a state wide probation and parole conference at the State House in Augusta as a Bath Rotary club delegate. The event, under the League of Women Voters of Maine, featured Judge Amos Blandin Jr from New Hampshire as principal speaker with Gov Edmund S Muskie and Mrs Richard W Sampson also participating in program and discussions.

Oliver W. Bell State House Augusta Bath

Shel lenbarger couple mark fortieth wedding anniversary

Mr and Mrs Bird A Shellenbarger of Topsham formerly Floral Street residents quietly observed their fortieth wedding anniversary on Thursday. In Bath they were active Wesley Methodist Church members. Mrs Agnes Anderson of this city was formerly the bride. Mr and Mrs A M King of Framingham Massachusetts visited Bath on Friday calling on friends.

Bird A. Shellenbarger Topsham Floral Street Bath Wesley Methodist Church Shellenbarger Agnes Anderson A. M. King Framingham Mass

Local Residents Share Weekend Visits and Military News

Mr. and Mrs. George Fields of Berlin and Mrs. David Fields of Hardings attended services in Falmouth Foreside. Miss Ethel Blake of Togus Hospital resumed duties after a weekend with Mrs. Leonard Lord. Families in Bath and Arrowsie hosted social gatherings with Thimble club events planned. Richard Darling trains at Lackland AFB after Morse High attendance. Donald C. Kenney serves on USS Iowa returning to Norfolk after training cruises. Samuel Morse and family enjoyed a White Mountains weekend foliage.

George Fields Berlin Conn Fields David Fields Hardings Falmouth Donald Specht Bath Ethel Blake, R.N Veterans’ Hospital At Togus Leonard Lord Fitts Street Samuel Morse Whiskeay White Mountains

Johnsons Return From Six Week Western Motor Trip

Mr and Mrs Edward Johnson returned home on Academy Street after a six week motor trip to the West Coast. They traveled through 32 states with Mr and Mrs Forrest Baker of Woolwich also in the party visiting Milton Brockton and California. John Stewart Jr and Aunt Miss Margaret Stewart of Boston arrived Thursday evening after the death of Mr John Stewart of Pear Street.

Edward Johnson Academy Street West Coast Forrest Baker Woolwich Massachusetts Mrs. Johnson Milton Baker Brockton California Pacific John Stewart, Jr Margaret Stewart Boston Mr. Stewart John Stewart Pearstreet

Private Garry T Clark Arrives for Fort Dix Basic Training

Pvt Garry T Clark of Bath has arrived at Fort Dix New Jersey and is assigned to Company F 1st Regiment Army Infantry Training Center for eight weeks of basic training. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Albert L Clark Jr of 952 High Street and attended Morse High School. prior to enlisting he worked at Pleasant River Packing Co Columbia Falls.

Garry T Clark Bath Fort Dix N. J U. S. Army Infantry Training Center Albert L. Clark, Jr High Street Clark Morse High School Army Pleasant River Packing Co Columbia Falls

Wedding Plans In Bath And L A Family Visits

A Bath visit by Mr and Mrs Trott followed a stay in Los Angeles after a week with relatives in Bath and Woolwich. Mrs Crosby, a Woolwich native, met her cousin for the first time in 25 years. Mr Trott formerly lived in Massachusetts. Worcester visitors Mr and Mrs Leslie White and daughters Arsla and Coralee were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs J A White of 1506 Washington Street. Invitations are sent for the wedding of Miss Harriett S MacDougall of Bath Street to Sgt Ronald A Bilib USAF, set for Saturday at 2 p.m. at Wesley Methodist Church with Rev Oliver W Bell officiating and a vestry reception to follow.

Los Angeles Bath Woolwich Mrs. Trott Mr. Trott Freeman Crosby Mr. Crosby Richardson Street Leslie B. White Arsla and Coralee Worchester, Mass Mr. White J. A. White Washington Street Harriett S. MacDougall Neil MacDougall Bath Street Ronald A. Bilib U. S. Air Force A. Billib Sarasota Fila Wesley Methodist Church Oliver W. Bell

Memorial hospital patient treated after ladder fall

William J. Craft of 1185 Washington Street is a patient at Memorial hospital receiving treatment for injuries from a ladder fall at his home on Saturday evening. D.A.R. members at Opportunity Farm in New Gloucester hosted an open house with Mrs. Carl B. Swanton and others. Arthur L. Totman and family report a son’s arrival and Air Force duty at Lackland, Texas, via plane. A Bath Memorial Hospital birth announcement notes the Rev. Harold L. Allen and Mrs. Mildred Clark Allen welcomed a daughter weighing seven pounds eight ounces. Local residents visited by families include Mr. and Mrs. Harry B. White and Mr. Henriksen hosting relatives in Bath. Maynard O. Brown and wife on their annual two week vacation. Brown works as a linotype operator and Mrs. Brown as a Sagadahoc Probate Clerk.

William J. Craft Washington Street Memorial Hospital Col. Dummer Arthur L. Totman Phippsburg Arthur Lackland Texas Air Force Harold L. Allen Middle Street Bath Memorial Hospital Allen Mildred Clark Lisbon Falls Mr. Allen Corliss Street Baptist Church Maynard O. Brown Cottage Street Brown the Times Co Sagadahoc

Weekend visits and service notices from Worcester area

Mr and Mrs Earl Fairbanks and family return to Worcester after visiting Mrs Fairbanks grandparents on Washington street. Pvt Linwood Koehling Jr reports to Fort Bragg for airborne jump school after basic at Fort Dix. Raymond Carpenter, 27 Tarbox Street, is a medical patient at Memorial Hospital, employed by Oakhurst Dairy. Mr and Mrs Marius Page hosted by daughter in Melrose and returned with Mr and Mrs Anderson and daughters. Capt Arthur L Totman of Phippsburg recovering from illness.

Earl Fairbanks Beverly Jackie Worcester Mass Raymond Carpenter Tarbox Street Memorial Hospital Mr. Carpenter Oakhurst Marius H. Page Academy Street A. Lincoln Anderson Melrose Bath Mrs. Anderson Christine Kathleen Mrs. Page Arthur L. Totman Phippsburg

Medford Visitors Stay With Bath Residents

Mrs E F Wilson of Medford Mass spends a week with her cousin William J Craft and Mrs Craft at 1185 Washington Street. Mrs Shirley Watson and Prescott Crafts return to Medford after visiting Mr and Mrs Craft. Mr and Mrs Charles Terp and son Fred of Springfield Vermont visit Rev Dr and Mrs Oliver W Bell. Mr and Mrs Edward F Wardock leave to return to Watertown after visiting Mrs Wardock's sister Mrs H T Stevens. Neill MacDougall of 51 Bath Street is a surgical patient at Bath Memorial Hospital. Mrs Sam Levin of North Street plans a few days in Boston for a Bath Department Store style show.

E. F. Wilson Medford Mass William J. Craft Craft Washington Street Shirley Watson Prescott Crafts Mrs. Craft Charles Terp Fred Springfield, Vt Oliver W. Bell Edward F. Wardock Watertown Neill MacDougall Bath Street Bath Memorial Hospital MacDougall RSW Hardings Sam Levin North Street Boston Bath

North Center P T A holds first monthly meeting

The North Center PTA met Monday at North Grammar school after Open House events at North Grammar and North Primary. President Mrs William A Niss led the session announcing awards for attendance won by Mrs Andrew Babkirk’s second grade and detailing council and district appointments and upcoming meetings.

North Center P. T. A North Grammar School North Grammar North Primary School William A. Niss Andrew Babkirk Martin V. B. Sargent Bath Council of Parents and Teachers Morse High School Kirk Roberts George M. Carlton Robert Footer Ardenne MacFadden P. T. A. Health Council A. B. Honsinger Footer Albert Austin Nelson Korridge Niss Rockport North Center

Sentences Unfold At Sagadahoc Superior Court Monday

A Georgetown man received two concurrent terms at Maine State Prison after pleading guilty to two counts of feloniously uttering false checks. A Topsham man drew an indefinite term at the Men's Reformatory after pleading guilty to larceny of an automobile. Ernest Avery Jr. and Paul Perry were the only defendants named in three indictments by a Sagadahoc Grand Jury.

Georgetown Maine Thomaston Topsham South Windham Armand A. Dufresne, Jr Lewiston Sagadahoc Ernest R. Avery, Jr Islands State Paul Perry Avery Perry John P. Carey Bath

Surprise Kitchen Shower For Miss MacDougall

Harriett MacDougall was guest of honor at a surprise kitchen shower at Miss Priscilla Marble’s home 84 South street. Gifts were displayed and refreshments served as Miss MacDougall, daughter of Mr and Mrs Neil MacDougall, prepares to wed Sgt. Ronald A Billib of the Air Force on Oct 20. Several relatives and friends attended and sent gifts.

Harriett MacDougall Priscilla Marble Gloria Swearingen Miss Marble South Street Neil MacDougall Bath Street Miss MacDougall Ronald A. Billib U.S. Air Force A. Billib Sarasota Fla Neill MacDougall Charles Marble Shirley Swearingen Doris Costedio Emma McLeod Doris Alexander Phyllis Leask Nancy Mosher Barbara Taber Christel Cornish Karen Marble Carlyle Taber Elinor Gallant Dorothy Swearingen Lori Edward Mosher

Hyde Camp SUV Elects Witham As Commander

Malcolm Witham was elected commander of the T. W. Hyde Camp Sons of Union Veterans at the annual election in the G.A.R. hall. Chester McCabe Jr is senior vice commander, Harry Warner is junior commander, with Maurice Warner C. Lloyd Hooker and Donald C. Preble as Camp Council members. Members planned to attend the State Department fair at South Paris Fireman's hall and the New England meet in Augusta on the 27th and 28th, with Hyde Camp planning to attend.

Malcolm Witham T. W. Hyde Sons of Union Veterans G.A.R. Hall Witham Chester McCabe, Jr Harry Warner Camp Council Maurice Warner C. Lloyd Hooker Donald C. Preble Fireman's Hall Paris Augusta

45th Annual YMCA Older Boys Conference at Waterville

Bath Y M C A announced the 45th annual YMCA Older Boys Conference will be held in Waterville November 16 to 18 with a 15 boy Bath quota. The event features World Fellowship through sports and the Melbourne Olympic Games, ice skating at Colby College, and a $5.50 three day program. Notable past attendees include Billy Voight Peter Kelley Bob Stairs Nathan Cohen Donald House Joe Fullerton Bob Soule Billy Russell Paul McCole Mickey Russell Eddie Mitchell Gene Sukeforth Frank Blanchard Peter Lorentsen and George Sonia. high school boys may visit the local Y M C A for details.

Bath Y. M. C. A Meine State Y. M. C. A Waterville Melbourne Australia Colby College Billy Voight Peter Kelley Bob Stairs Nathan Cohen Donald House Joe Fullerton Bob Soule Billy Russell Paul McCole Mickey Russell Eddie Mitchell Gene Sukeforth Frank Blanchard Peter Lorentsen George Sonia

Surprise Stork Shower For Mrs Harry Hallsey

Mrs. Harry Hallsey was guest of honor at a surprise stork shower Friday evening hosted by Mrs. Thomas Back and Mrs. Maurice Clark at Mrs. Clark's Woolwich home. Gifts were arranged in a bassinet under a hanging stork, with refreshments served from a table decorated with baby items.

Harry Hallsey Thomas Back Maurice Clark Charles Lee Charles Burgess, Jr Richard Towle Burt S. Osgood Frederick Wonsor Frank Danforth, Jr Lisbon Clifford Gagnon Portland Donat Gagnon South Portland Robert LePage Eleanor Danforth Charles Miller

DeMolay Dance For Members And Guests

The Bat chapter DeMolay holds its first annual dance at Masonic Temple this Saturday from 8 p.m. to midnight with the Swing Quintet featuring Joe Avery Hilton Libby Raymond Vachon Foster Pratt and James Footer. Admission is free. couples only. refreshments served. dress informal.

Bat Masonic Temple Joe Avery Hilton Libby Raymond Vachon Foster Pratt James Footer Recording Industries Portland American Federation of Musicians

Montsweag Extension Group To Take Up Aprons

Montsweag Extension service will hold a Thursday meeting at the Good Will club in Woolwich with the program Aprons Plain and Fancy led by Mrs Millicent Ball. Session starts 10 30 with luncheon at noon. Attendees should notify Mrs Mary Cooke Mrs Ruth Loeschner or Mrs Katherine Pert and bring finished aprons patterns and materials for cutting patterns.

Montsweag Good Will Club Woolwich Millicent Ball Mary Cooke Ruth Loeschner Katherine Pert

Engagement of Miss Shirley Mae Beal to John Carlton

The engagement of Miss Shirley Mae Beal of Woolwich to John Lewis Carlton of Woolwich has been announced by her parents Claud A Beal and Mrs Beal. Miss Beal is a Morse High School graduate and works as a secretary in the Bath office of Beneficial Finance Co. Carlton, son of Prof and Mrs George M Carlton of Havertown PA, is a Korean War veteran and a graduate of Haverford High School and the University of Maine. He owns Sagadahoc Sports Center in Nequasset Woolwich. No wedding date has been set.

Shirley Mae Beal John Lewis Carlton Woolwich Claud A. Beal Morse High School Miss Beal Bath The Beneficial Finance Co Carlton George M. Carlton Havertown Haverford University of Maine Sagadahoc Nequasset

Weekend Visit Brings Whalens to Lewis Home

Mrs. Mabel Whalen of East Sullivan spent the weekend as a guest of her daughter and son in law, Mr. and Mrs. John D. Lewis of 2 Adams court. Also visiting were her brother and his wife, Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Whalen of East Sullivan.

Mabel Whalen East Sullivan John D. Lewis Adams Court Lewis Lawrence Whalen

Club 42 Plans Holiday Projects At Meeting

At a recent Club Forty two meeting led by Vice President Mrs Bertrand Lavoie in Mrs Everett Cooke’s absence, members outlined Thanksgiving and Christmas projects. Teams were formed with Mrs Joseph Mullaney and Mrs Bertrand Lavoie guiding the Thanksgiving effort and Mrs Harry Allen and Mrs Howard Farr directing the Christmas work. The program included a weekly prize presented by Mrs Robert Footer and carried by Mrs Howard Farr to Mrs Paul Hart. other attendees listed include Mrs James Daly Mrs David Clark Mrs Milton Savage and several more.

Bertrand Lavoie Everett Cooke Joseph Mullaney Harry Allen Howard Farr Robert Footer Paul Hart George Sarkis Edward Jones Milton Footer James Daly David Clark Milton Savage Allan Thayer William Marshall Norman Seekins William Greene Lawrence Wyman David Desmond Maurice Owen

Bath Y Attends State World Service Meeting

A. M. Main, William L. Skelton, and William C. Perkins represented Bath Y at the State Y World Service Committee meeting in Augusta House. Bath reported it exceeded its 1956 foreign aid quota, a feat not matched by other associations, as leaders expect many YMCAs to meet or exceed their quotas soon. Earle M. Hilman introduced Lawrence Aplin, the new field secretary for World Service in New England, who spoke on Middle East work and current conditions.

A. M. Main William L. Skelton William C. Perkins Bath “Y Y’’ World Service Committee Augusta House State Committee Bath World Service Earle M. Hilman New England Lawrence Aplin United States Middle East

Bath Red Cross to Offer Home Nursing Course

The Bath Chapter of the American Red Cross with Bailey Evening School will run a Home Nursing course in the Red Cross room at Memorial hospital. The first meeting is Monday Oct 22 at 7 30 pm. Mrs. R Clinton McFadden chairs the class and Mrs. Wallace Ham RN instructs. Contact Mrs. McFadden at 3 4753 or Mrs. Ham for details.

Bath The American Red Cross Bailey Evening School Red Cross Memorial Hospital R. Clinton McFadden Wallace Ham R. N

Fellowship Meeting Reports From Summer Conferences

At Winter Street Church Pilgrim Fellowship Sunday evening reports detailed member experiences from attending Summer church conferences at the new Congregational church Pilgrim Lodge in Litchfield. Speakers included Diane Farnham Joyce Ring Nancy Temple Deborah Lawrence Barbara Lawrence Frances Butcher Edward Newell William Leavitt and Alden Greene. A panel discussion on voting will be held at next Sunday's vestry meeting.

Winter Street Church Pilgrim Fellowship New Congregational Church Pilgrim Lodge Litchfield Diane Farnham Joyce Ring Nancy Temple Deborah Lawrence Barbara Lawrence Frances Butcher Edward Newell William Leavitt Alden Greene

North-Center PTA Opens 1956-57 Season At Two Schools

North-Center P.T.A. begins its 1956-57 season with an open house at North Primary and North Grammar at 7 30 Monday. Parents tour classrooms before the business session in North Grammar. A buz session pairs teachers and parents to improve PTA programs. Committee chairmen will outline duties for the year.

North-Center P.T.A North Primary North Grammar North Grammar School

Janitor Edward Thomas Jr Named at Bath Junior High

Edward Thomas Jr., 37, of 116 Oak street, appointed janitor at Bath Junior High School. He succeeds Newell Swain who resigned recently to take other employment. announcement made today by Superintendent Loring R. Addison.

Edward Thomas, Jr Oak Street Bath Junior High School Loring R. Addison Thomas Newell Swain

Mrs Ferrell Guest of Mrs Watson in Washington

Mrs. Robert Ferrell of New Castle New Hampshire is a guest of Mrs. Carroll Watson in Washington local circles report her visit with hospitality and social courtesy noting the hosts engagement and correspondence during her stay.

Robert Ferrell Newcastle, N. H Carroll Watson Washington Street

Collector Builds Vast Matchbook Cover Archive

Mrs. Hodgkins of Hartford, with roots in Bath, owns about 30 000 matchbook covers while her son James has over 100 000. The collection spans every state with categories from the first 32 U S presidents to Navy ships and Bath institutions. She is active in several clubs and recently attended a Rathkamp Match Cover Society gathering in New York.

the Times Co Percy Hodgkins Hartford, Conn Bath Drummond Street James Hodgkins Hartford Hodgkins James United States Andrew Jackson Stonewall Jackson U. S. Navy Bath Savings Institution Rathkamp Henry Hudson New York New England Club Empire International Book Match Association Old Dominion Portland

Wesley Church Choir Elects Lermond President

Earle Lermond was elected president of the Wesley Methodist church choir at a midweek meeting after the weekly rehearsal. Walter Day presided as former leader. Officers include Robert Rowland vice president Mrs. Walter Upham secretary Merle Niles treasurer. Roberta?

Earle Lermond Wesley Methodist Church Walter Day Robert Rowland Walter Upham Merle Niles Omah Snipe Oliver W. Bell Christel Cornish Priscilla Marble

Cosmopolitan Drama Club Plans Future Activities

At a Cosmo lit club house meeting led by Mrs. Daniel Matter the Cosmopolitan Drama Club outlined upcoming activities. Mrs. Gerard Billington announced an October dessert bridge at the club house and members presented summer reports and an original play read and discussed. The next meeting is set for October 31 with a 6 30 covered dish supper. Roy G. Akeley returned to Waterville after a weekend at home.

Cosmopolitan Drama Club Cosmolitan Daniel Matter Gerard Billington Roy G. Akeley Waterville

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