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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1955

Page

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Former Bath Recorder Quarrington Dies In Crash

John W. Quarrington 43 of Richmond former Bath Municipal Court recorder and Mrs Eleanor Sherer 44 of Wiscasset died when their car hit a pickup on Route 218 near Wiscasset. Thomas and Helena Kennedy seriously injured, Mrs Kennedy with multiple fractures. Police say Quarrington drove the convertible. Kennedy tried to avoid the crash. Kennedy works at Torrey Roller Bushing Works Bath. Quarrington had legal career and recent Sagadahoc Superior Court appeal. World War II service noted. Mrs Sherer employed in a Wiscasset market. He was educated in Detroit born. survived by widow, mother, and brother.

John W. Quarrington Richmond Bath Municipal Court Eleanor Sherer Wiscasset Miles Memorial Hospital Damariscotta Thomas Kennedy North Edgecomb Helena Kennedy Kennedy Torrey Roller Bushing Works Bath Lincoln County Francis Woodhead Quarrington Mrs. Sherer Kennedys Maine Law Court Sherer Anna Albert Albee Wiscasset High School Detroit Mich Walter Quarrington Deering High School Portland Maine Central Institute Pittsfield Peabody Law School Maine 94Th Ardennes Rhineland Europe Boston

Sagadahoc Teachers Propose Education Budget, Benefits

Sagadahoc County teachers meeting at Bath Junior High under Maine Teachers Association agenda urged higher minimum salaries more state aid and earmarked funding for education. They rejected social security but asked for survivor benefits and a minimum sick leave. plus funding for Gorham State Teachers College dormitory and library to maintain accreditation.

Sagadahoc County Maine Teachers Association Katherine Conley Sagadahoc Maine Teachers Legislative Committee Bath Junior High School Daniel Perry Gorham State

Time for Auto Inspection Sticker in Maine

The Maine Governor's Committee on Highway Safety urges timely two yearly inspections at official stations. Periods are April and October. Delaying to the last days can mean long lines and missed compliance with the six month safety check.

Public libraries struggle with low incomes in U S

About 7 500 public library systems exist in the United States and roughly 30 percent report annual incomes under 1 000 dollars as a funding challenge.

United States

Rev Campbell of Yarmouth Speaks at Lions Club Meeting

The Rev. Scott Campbell of Yarmouth spoke to the Lions Club at the Sea Grill in West Bath on Lionism and helping others. He urged enthusiasm, group effort, and educating youth to appreciate America. King Lion Benjamin Zimmerman encouraged support for the hospital fair.

Scott Campbell Yarmouth Lions Club Sea Grill West Bath Campbell Lions Clubs America King Lion Benjamin Zimmerman

Leading Biological Bulletin to Feature Bath Boy Article

Charles Burden of this city prepares an article for the Biological Bulletin on the survival of hypophysectomized Fundulus heteroclitus in fresh water. A Morse High School valedictorian and Yale graduate, he conducted the research at Yale and now attends Harvard Medical School.

Biological Bulletin Charles Burden Alexander Burden Burden Morse High School Times Business Birch Point Yale University Harvard Medical School Boston

Rainbow Girls Meeting Names Committees and Elected Prospects

Cynthia Osgood newly installed Worthy Advisor of Rainbow Assembly No. 6 presided Friday and named sick, finance, and investigation committees. Four petitions were presented for investigation. Four candidates were elected to receive the Rainbow degree on Oct. 28: Judith Libby, Sharon Wing, Roberta McLeod, Donna Young. Various bars and pins were awarded for attendance and service.

Cynthia Osgood Rainbow Assembly No. 6 Assembly Margo Parks Frances Butcher Irma Gilman Bert Lonn Patricia Hill Constance Howe Charlene Guynn Bili Jewett Sue Owen Judith Libby Sharon Wing Roberta McLeod Donna Young Herbert Morse Marlene Prawer Barbara Fuller Margaret Mitchell Joan Fogg Judith Legard Nancy Temple Judith Ashe Beverly Cromwell Barbara Lawrence Deborah Lawrence Joyce Scanlin Joyce Ring Linda Leeman Betty Aikenhead Janice Card Merlene Osborne Ellen Fletcher Edna McPhee Arolyn Francis Loretta Bailey Barbara Larrabee Jill Olson Margaret Lowery Ellen Low Anna Lonn Diane Bailey

Yacht Club Plans Gala Halloween Party at Rich's Mountain

The New Meadows Yacht Club will host a Halloween gala on Saturday October 29 at the clubhouse on Rich's Mountain. Commodore Owen Williams and Mrs Williams lead planning with decorations by Mr and Mrs Phil Staley and games by Mr and Mrs Maynard Lee. Vincent Hendersons Orchestra will provide dancing music and prizes will be given for the four best costumes.

New Meadows Commodore Owen Williams Phil Staley Jack Berry Minnie Brown Maynard Lee Victor Testa Frank Hilton

Supt Additon To Speak At Huse P T A Meeting

Supt Loring R Additon will address Huse P T A Thursday at eight with a talk on rank ecards. An informal reception for Huse teachers will follow the fall meeting. President Mrs William A Greene Jr will preside over business discussions on Kiddie Karnival and yearlong activities. An executive committee meet at 7 15 in the principal's office.

Supt Loring R. Additon Huse P. T. A Huse William A. Greene, Jr

North Center PTA Holds Open House for Fall Meetings

The North Center P T A opened fall activities with an Open House at North Primary and North Grammar. The meeting launched a membership drive through November with a prize for the room with most registrations and monthly attendance prizes. The group also discussed a boiler project, bought folding tables, and announced district council meetings and appointed delegates. The next P T A gathering is set for November 21.

North-Center Parent Teacher Association North Primary North Grammar George F. Cary North Grammar School John A. Greene, Jr Bath School Health Council John Swerringen John Boyles James Temple Albert Oliver Leon Robbins William Webster P. T. A. Council Kenneth Jacquith P.T. A Fisher School Herbert Morse Fred Osgood John Leonard

Fisher P T A hears lunch program details and milk plan

Mrs Daniel Perry explains the hot lunch program at Fisher school P T A meeting. Principal A Lincoln Anderson outlines the daily milk program with paid and free options. Guests include teachers Day St Angelo Rolfe and others. plans for a card party and workshop are announced.

Daniel Perry Fisher P.T.A Fisher P. T. A A. Lincoln Anderson Fisher School Loring R. Addison Harry L. Day Maria St. Angelo Phyllis Rolfe

Bath Business and Professional Women hear Oulton on public affairs

Bath City Council Chairman Ronald C. Oulton spoke to about 30 Bath Business and Professional Women at Sedgwick dinner about the last Bath city report and the nine member council to be elected in February. He urged resident support for council decisions and proposed shifting the fiscal year to June to give new officials time to gain footing before a new budget.

Ronald C. Oulton Bath Business and Professional Women's Club Sedgwick Oulton City of Bath Bath

Bath Commandery Praised At Its Annual Inspection

Eminent Sir Albert W Hoffies officiated the Dunlap Commandery inspection Tuesday night and commended the local commandery for its work calling it one of the most outstanding inspections he has seen.

Albert W. Hoffies Dunlap Commandery

Speaks On Atomic Energy In Industry At Rotary Club

William Lowe an atomic engineer from Bath Iron Works lectured at the Rotary Club luncheon about atomic energy in industry. He said atomic energy has become big business in the United States and addressed its industrial applications and growth prospects.

Industry Rotary Club William Lowe Bath Iron Works United States

Winter Street Church set parish supper for Oct 26

The Winter Street Congregational church annual parish supper is planned for Oct. 26. The Ladies Aid held the announcement, naming Mrs. Horace Ward as general chairman and listing supporting committees for dining room, programs, and yearlong activities. The group also scheduled a rummage sale for Nov. 9 and a Dec. 8 pre Christmas lobsters salad supper, with prep committees to be announced. about 40 members attended and future meetings were planned.

Winter Street Congregational Church Ladies Aid Edward B. Smith Middle Street Kenneth Francisco Horace Ward Munroe Carlton John Gillespie John Atwood Susan Clark David Alkazin Fred Hooper William Potter Edwin Partridge Clifford B. Wilband Horace G. Morse Martin Sargent John Parker Francisco Scott Golder Dorothy Weeks Robert Colley Mildred G Nichols Earl Kimble Charles Hewitt Winnie Durgin John Sylvester Charles Andre Delmar Bates John A. Morse Susan Reed Raymond Welch

Motley to Speak at Bath Red Cross Meeting

Thomas E. Motley 22d will be principal speaker at the Bath Chapter American Red Cross annual meeting Friday at Grace Church Parish House. Motley, elected Boston Metropolitan Red Cross chair in 1954, has led disaster relief work and will discuss experiences from Worcester tornado Carol Edna floods and Diane relief efforts. Frederick E. Drake Jr. will preside at 7:30 p m. officers and reports will be presented. locals are invited to attend.

Thomas E. Motley Bath Chapter American Red Cross Grace Church Parish Motley Boston Metropolitan Red Cross Frederick E. Drake, Jr Grace Church Parish House

Construction Starts On New Nazarene Church In Bath

Foundation work begins for the First Church of the Nazarene at Lincoln and Center streets Bath with 7000 square feet across two stories. The building will seat 225 in the sanctuary plus 70 in the wing and include 13 classrooms a nursery and soundproofing. Occupancy is expected by May 1956 with Sunday services at Bath Iron Works Recreation hall during construction.

Church of the Nazarene Lincoln and Center Streets J. Lyal Calhoun Washington Street Bath Iron Works Corp Bath Lewiston Alonzo Harriman Calhoun Bath Iron Works Lincoln

Progressive Union Entertained By Freeport Women

Freeport Women hosted the Progressive Union including Bath Cosmopolitan club for an all day meeting. Mr and Mrs Noble Yates of Freeport and Philadelphia spoke on Cornwall England. Mrs Yates entertained with piano, Mr Yates sketched Land's End scenes. Luncheon followed with a program featuring Miss Janice Plummer flute and a book review of The Other Half of the Orange by Jo M. Post. Members from Cosmopolitan club attended along with listed hostesses and guests.

Women's Club of Freeport Progressive Union Bath Yates Marion Erwin Land's End England Chaurites Bradbury Janice Plummer Jo M M. Post Jane Phinney Harlow Portland Cosmopolitan Club Joseph Smith Daniel Matter Linnone Boardman Fred Quimby Albert Whitney Herbert Harris Garrell Deering Elizabeth Moffatt Jennie Walker

Stan Intihar Returns for Cornell vs Lehigh After Ineligibility

Stan Intihar, a 6 foot 4 Cornell end from Euclid Ohio, returned to action with a brilliant performance against Lehigh after missing 1954 due to ineligibility.

Stan Intihar Cornell Euclid Ohio Lehigh

Memorial Hospital Fair Draws Largest Crowds in 12th Run

The Memorial Hospital benefit fair finished a two night run at the B I W Recreation hall with record attendance and expected all time high proceeds. Booths and displays were well patronized including the Brunswick Naval Air Station rescue exhibition led by Chief Hospital Corpsman George Mac Laughlin.

Memorial Hospital B. I. W. Recreation Hall Brunswick Naval Air Station George MacLaughlin

Montsweag Extension Group Plans Thursday Sewing Meeting

The Montsweag Extension Group will hold a full day gathering at the Good Will Hall Woolwich on Thursday starting 10:30 am with the program Curtain and Draperies led by Ruth Loeschner. Members should bring cafe curtain material and sewing supplies. A noon dinner will be served by Alice Baker Milli Cent Ball and Harriet Garside.

Montsweag Extension Group Good Will Hall Woolwich Ruth Loeschner Alice Baker Millicent Ball Harriet Garside

Alabama Football Historic Scoring Blasts 1922 and 1906

Alabama’s record lists a 110 to 0 victory over Marion Military Institute in 1922 and a 78 to 0 defeat by Vanderbilt in 1906, marking the program’s extreme outcomes in early 20th century play.

Alabama Marion Military Institute Vanderbilt

Also Mentioned on This Page

Bath Court Rev. Campbell of Rainbow Girls Yacht Club Supt. Additon P.T.A Edward L. Kinder Richard R. Raven North Center Bath Central Council of Parents and Teachers Martin B. Sargent Merton F. Bradway Howard L. Bowen Aubrey Steen Donald N Small Ernest Bartelles Burt S. Osgood Donald Mackinnon Robert Footer Eugene Eberhard Albert Thompson Nelson Horridge W. Linwood Haynes Richard Raven Duncan McInnes Fred Brown Edward J. Lee Armand Petit City Council R. Clinton McFadden Gladys DeWever Margaret Kane Asenith Haggett Central Church Rowena Marsh Bath Commandery Winter St First Church of Nazarene Hospital Fair Montsweag
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