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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 22, 1959

Page

2

Installation of Elisabeth Lawrence Society Officers Held

Newly elected officers of the Elisabeth Lawrence Society Chil dren of the American Revolution were installed at a Friday evening meeting at Wesley Methodist church after a rich supper. Installing officer Mrs Guy R Spiwe Georgetown filled the role as vice president of the CAR National. Guests included mothers and grandmothers of members.

Elizabeth Lawrence Society Wesley Methit Church Guy R Spi Georgetown Jovece Ring Roberts Jewell Carol Corne Marriott Smah Treaurer Virginia McDaniel Pamela Raynes Harry Young Geet A's? Heald Rott Small Raymond Smell Susan Fated Field Lenard Litchfield Virginia McDavel Ruth Chadbourne James A. Thurston Norman W. Howard Great Island Rogers Hardacre Navy Roberta Jewell Mta

Stork Shower Honors Mrs. Wendall Freeman at Bath Home

Surprise workshop shower hosted at a Bath home honored Mrs. Wendall Freeman with gifts and games. Guests included Mrs. Edward McGuigan and Mrs. Herbert Anderson Jr. Refreshments were served and prizes won by Mrs. Eugene Bennett and Mrs. Roland Patterson.

Wendall Freeman Charle Edward McGuigpan Herbert Anderson, Jr Ernest Freeman Eugene Bennett Roland Patterson Emery Freeman Courtney E. Stover Edward McGuisgan Gues Neila Stover Viva Burnham Allen McAllister Herbert L. Anderson Carol Kelley Dona Id C. Freeman John Trafton John J Preney Jass Freeman Robert Cressey Demortie Hart Charl Bath Francis Dethan Richard Torrey Bruce Tondon Fred Ros Court Hague Oliver Wass Henry J. White Wet Bath Josepaine Mathurin Robert Jacret Kendall Lord Tupsham

Pythian Sisters Plan Dedication Committee Named

At a Lowell temple meeting last week the Pythian Sisters appointed a committee to meet with the Knights of Pythias to plan a program for dedicating the new Pythian hall on Oak Street.

Lowell Temple Pythian Sisters Knights of Pythias Pythian Hall Oak Street

Hospital Auxiliary Reports On Monthly Activities

Bath Memorial Hospital Auxiliary held its October meeting with reports on purchases, volunteer hours, and new members. Purchasing aims include draw sheets, bassinet sheets, infant shirts, and fabric materials. The Clearing House reported 218 hours in September from 42 volunteers. Twenty new members were announced. The sewing group produced 162 items in September. Donations to the Hospital Development fund reached 3500 with a 1500 pledge from the Auxiliary.

Bath Memorial Hospital Auxiliary Melvin B. Henderson Bowen Torrey Richard Kimball Edward St. Martin Auxiliary Frank Danforth Alton Berry Alfred Condon Wallace Benjamin James A. Gillies, Jr Serestof Houghton Gillies Dean Shaw Eleanor Oldis Courtney Stover West Bath Sewing Group Suburb Civic Club Grace Church Auxiliary Duncan McInnes Roger M. Luke Omar King Donald MacLeod Eo Lawrence McCurdy

Knights of Pythias District Convention Supper Held

In November Ruth Sprague Marion Holmes and Isabel Brown were listed among attendees. Lowell Temple was to serve supper for the convention. Pearl Campbell was appointed supper committee chairman. Refreshments followed the business session by Isabel Brown and Dorothy Fulton.

Ruth Sprague Marion Holmes Isabel Brown Mowe Lowell Temple Knights of Pythias Pearl Campbell Dorothy Fulton

Noted Author Speaks At Morse High Assembly

Salem Rizk, a best selling author and Reader's Digest writer, spoke at Morse High School on "America Is More Than A Country." His life story of exile and rediscovery framed a call to aid war torn nations as he urged American democracy and global engagement. He donated a copy of Syrian Yankee to the Morse High library.

Salem Rizk America Mortse High School Assembly Morse Studien Rizk Reader's Digest Rotary Kiwanis International Canada United Nations Morse Near East Rick Morse High School

Bath Couple Honored In Lynn For Golden Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Forrest B Potter were honored at a family party in Lynn Massachusetts marking their golden wedding. A surprise gathering was held at the Salvation Army hall before a visit to their son in Massachusetts. The Saturday night Hotel Edison reception included 18 children and grandchildren from Maine Massachusetts and Connecticut.

Forrest B. Potter Lynn Mass Edward Potter Lynnfield Bath Ralph Richardson Ruth Raines Andrew Raines West Hartford Paul and Carol Raines Hartford Nancy Judith Potter Phyllis Auburndale George Potter Electa Chapter O. E. S Masonic Hall Mildred Given Lona Hackett Margaret Gile Jane Given Edward White Cora Denham Lewiston Ellen Cornish Richmond Ethel Emerson Portland Fdna Bickford Lisbon Falls Myrt Cutler Bowdoin Stella Given Augusta Doris Bishop Gladys Peterson Ruth Fisher Helen Millay Eleanor Freeman Helen Mitchell Pearl Gladys Raymond Winfred Dodge Caleb Mitchell Andrew Peterson Dwight Adams Eugene Fisher Leland Chapman Freeman Billings Celia Billings Moore Stephen Billings Susan Blodgett Frank Jack Bath Independent Ronald Anair Leonard Anair Germany 78Th Engineer Battalion Harold McPherson Skowhegan Mahala O’donel

Annual Freshman Parents Day at University of Maine Oct 24

Plans announced for the University of Maine Freshman Parents Day on October 24. Registration opens at 8:00 a.m. in Memorial Union Lawn Room with luncheon at 12:15 p.m. and a campus tour in the afternoon. A 3:15 p.m. reception in Memorial Union will be hosted by President and Mrs. Elliott. Parents meet with deans from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. and may visit advisers from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. Dormitories will hold open houses 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.

University of Maine Memorial Union Lloyd H. Elliott

St Andrews University Founded in 1411

The oldest of Scotland's four universities, St Andrews, traces its founding to 1411. The historic institution established higher learning on Scottish soil and grew into a prominent center for education and research over the centuries.

Scotland St. Andrews

School Testing Program Outlined At Huse P T A

Dr. David Fink of the University of Maine outlines school testing in public education. He distinguishes achievement tests from I Q tests and notes rising interest amid the educational race with the Soviet Union. The Bath Huse PTA discusses budget, events, and schedules for 1959 60 including Kiddie Karnival and American Education Week activities.

David Fink University of Maine Huse Parent-Teacher Association Soviet Union Mary Gaudreau PTA Iase Bath PTA Council Richard Soule Wimpy Morse High School Huse Manley Grant Gaudreau Cora Hutchins Alice Austin Ivan Cyr George Jennison Charles H. Cahill, Jr Richard Ricker Patrick Dawson Cecil V. Rowland Lawrence Matter Walter Fitzgerald Glenn Moore Edward Hawkes Keith Garside Robert Stone

Officers Wives Help Paint Bath Clearinghouse Interior

Three officers from the USS Dewey then nearing completion at Bath Iron Works assisted Bath Memorial Hospital Auxiliary in painting the Clearing House interior. Captain Elmo Zumwalt Ensign Mal Brenner and Ensign Robert Soderheim worked with auxiliary members to finish the job in one evening as Mrs Dean Shaw and Mrs Richard Kimball provided coffee and sandwiches. The navy officers were made honorary auxiliary members for their contribution.

Dewey Bath Iron Works Bath Memorial Hospital E]mo Zumwalt Mal Brenner Robert Soderheim Andrew B. Sides, Jr David Sewall Duncan McInnes Melvin B. Henderson Dean Shaw Richard Kimball Navy Auxiliary

Inner Wheel Plans Food Sale for Oct 23

Plans for a food sale to be held Friday Oct 23 were discussed at the Inner Wheel meeting at Mrs Warren E Kersiner home on Green Street. Mrs John Crowley was named general chairman with Mrs William B Skelton collecting food donations. Dessert and coffee were served by hostesses. The next meeting will be Oct 29 at Mrs Albee's Washington Street home.

Warren E. Kersiiner Green Street John Crowley W. T. Grant William B. Skelton John Hayes Edward W. Bridgham Carl E. Albee Albee Washington Street Leona Carlton

Bath Teen Age 4 H Club Awards At Fair

Bath 4 H members received blue ribbons for dresses pillow cases stuffed animal and skirt items at the Topsham fair. Pemela Litchfield Lucia Douglas Marriott Small Dawn Kinney Mary Steen Susan Footer Jean Steen earned blue ribbons and Lucia Douglas Jean Steen Marriott Small Susan Marchant and others received red ribbons for cookies rolls and trays.

Bath Pemela Litchfield Lucia Douglas Canna Toni Toothaker Marriott Small Dawn Kinney Mary Steen Susan Footer Jean Steen Susan Marchant

Young Pianist Richard Cass Set for Bath Opening Concert

Rising Southern pianist Richard Cass of Greenville North Carolina will appear October 22 at Bath Area Community Concert Association opening program of the 1959 60 season. Cass won the National Federation of Music Clubs Young Artist Award and later earned a Fulbright scholarship studying in Europe. He has performed across Europe and in New York Town Hall and Paris broadcasts.

Bath Area Community Concert Association Richard Cass Greenville N. C National Federation of Music Clubs New York Towns Hall United States Federation Columbia Spon Cass Ecole Normae de Musique Jule Gentil Nadia Boulanger Alfred Cortot Italy Europe Paris Bordeaux Town Hall

North Bath Morse students ride Bath school buses for first day

Superintendent Addison explains Bath School Board policy allowing free bus transport for North Bath high school students. Only three students used the service Friday morning. total affected estimated at 16 with some opting to drive or ride with parents. Policy targets North Bath pupils not served by city buses and aims to avoid delays.

North Bath Bath Loring R. Addison Lambert Fark Addison

Bath Recreation chess club forms at center hall

The Bath Recreation Department started a chess club meeting at the recreation center. Lew Colby, local radio announcer, serves as adviser and invites all ages from 7 to 70 to join. Attendees included Mrs Harold McElman, David McGuire, Paul Kinder, William McElman, and Colby.

Bath Recreation Department Recreation Center Lew Colby Harold McElman David McGuire Paul Kinder William McElman Colby

Community Concert Assn. Cards Mailed for 1959-60 Season

Bath area members received their membership cards as the Community Concert association launches the 1959-60 season. The first local concert is set for Oct. 22 with pianist Robert Cass, and members may attend in Augusta on Oct. 29 for violist William Promise at no extra cost, along with additional Maine performances.

Bath Area

FHA Will Serve Coffee At Bailey Evening School

Morse High school's Future Homemakers of America plan to serve coffee and doughnuts during Bailey Evening School sessions on Monday and Wednesday evenings as a fundraising project. They recently staffed the banquet for the YMCA Older Girls Conference at Huse school. Jane Lessard serves as president this year overseeing weekly business sessions.

FHA Bailey Evening School Morse High School Homemakers of America Bailey Huse School YMCA Jane ‘Lessard Future Homemakers

Kramer Speaks at Bangor Elks on National Newspaper Week

Abraham Kramer of the Bath newspapers of America spoke at the Bangor lodge of Elks during National Newspaper Week. Morris Shafmaster, program chairman and Kramer’s former Haverhill news carrier partner, also spoke sharing humorous incidents and experiences from their past duties.

Abraham Kramer Bath Newspapers of America Haverhill Mass Bangor Lodge of Elks Morris Shafmaster Kramer Shafmaster

Outlying Districts Division names for Bath Area United Fund

Mrs Warren F Hawley Jr announces captains and workers for the Outlying Districts Division in the 1959 Bath Area United Fund drive. Georgetown Phippsburg West Bath Woolwich list captains and co captains with numerous workers. The division has begun work and the fund goal remains 47207 dollars, same as 1958.

Bath Area United Fund Warren F. Hawley, Jr Arrowsie Ralph Steene Georgetown James R. Oliver Harold Brown, Jr Arthur Tibbetts Gregory Barrett Donald Gerheauser Alvah Reynolds John Williams Thomas Dickens Clarence Preble Reynolds Grover Franz Stevens Harland Pinkham Adolph Spear Phippsburg Arthur M. Bowker, Jr Mark W. Harrington Duncan Farrell Ida Nordford Dana Hagerthy Charles Pye Stanword Gilman Edith Oliver Earl Lowell West Bath George Boynton Alps Booker Herbert Spuirer Alice Nowell Willson Fitzgerald Chester Swain Elijah Hallowell Arthur Reno Donald Ambrose Francis Deehan Florence Hague Cecil Bean Albert Cummings Woolwich Marthen Doat, Jr Harvey Chu

Bath TV Repairmen Report WGAN Signal Change

Bath repair men note rising calls as WGAN Channel 13 Portland undergoes transmitter location changes. They insist faults lie with Portland changes, not receiver sets, affecting reception quality.

Bath WGAN Portland

German Naval Officer Visits Bath Iron Works

Capt Hans Looschen commander of the German Navy Ship Testing Command completed a two day Bath visit to study destroyer and frigate construction and trial procedures at Bath Iron Works. He toured the yard met BSW officials and dined with G Baer Connard and wife. He visited USS Dewey DLG 14 and will depart for New York City this evening.

Bath Bath Iron Works Corp Hans Looschen United States NATO Brunswick Stanley M. Alexander USN Naval Looschen BSW U. S. Navy Boston Naval Shipyard Capt. Looschen York Hall G. Baer Connard New York City Navy Bureau of Ships Bureau of Ordnance Board of Inspection and Survey Washington, D. C

Rainbow Assembly Initiates New Members

Rainbow Assembly for Girls will hold a business session and initiate new members. The event takes place Friday at 7 30 PM in the Masonic Temple with a rehearsal for officers on Friday at 3 PM. Saturday features a summarized sale at the temple at 1 PM led by Linda Ramsay and a 20 member committee.

Rainbow Assembly Masonic ‘Temple Linda Ramsay

Also Mentioned on This Page

Pow & Peck First Federal Savings and Loan Association Front Street Morse High Assembly U. of M Huse P.T.A North Bath Morse Chess Club Recreation Center Hall Community Concert Assn Bowdoinham Mary Ronalder Mary Hardie Reginald Emmons Gretchen Handren Dawn Pollard Edna Small Rideout South Framingham Adelaide Johnson Somerville Ralph Champlain North Shapleigh Mabel Heenie Lynn Hinkley Marilyn Jean Brunswick Community Hospital Cynthia Hobart Allison Linekin Kathy Hobart Hope Temple Sylvia Neil Bishop Eastern Star Meeting D. Arthur Trepanier Jr Bangor Lodge of Elks Avon Frances H. Fides Chamberlain Ave Creative Associates P. O. Box Surelane Dans Adam Greenblatt Maine and National Real Estate Association Schoos Ada Y. Greenlatt East Brunswick Montsweag West Point Adam Greenblatt Washington St Ada Y. Greenblatt Psauportt Dial Adam Y, sTeenblatt Ashington Street Dial HI North End Town Real Estate and Insurance Avent C. M. Goldrup R. F D Maine Five Islands Ae and National Real Estate Association
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