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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1958

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Hoover warns courts to curb lawlessness to protect liberty

In a Los Angeles address, Jedgar Hoover argues the court must enforce laws to preserve humanity amid world communism and rising crime. He cites treaties broken by the Soviet Union, espionage risk in the United States, and a crime cost of 22 billion annually.

Jedgar Hoover Federal Caven of Investigation Amercan Bar Association Los Angeles Hoover Soviet Union United States Communist Party

Nuclear power growth driven by private utilities since 1954

Private utilities pursued nuclear power after 1954 with 15 plant projects totaling over $500 million. Three plants operate, six under construction or contract, and six in planning. Twelve additional research projects exist with large expenditures. By late date 123 companies participate in 27 projects and more studies continue as economics and science evolve.

Congress

Fire sirens spark town heat up trucks in Stockton tale

In Stockton Kansas the Rooks County Record quotes a local quip on town life. The remark contrasts a big town parking for fire alarms with a small town rushing to heat trucks and reach a destination.

Stockton Kansas Rooks County

Georgetown Activities Include Sermon and Local Events

Mrs. Cora Pinkham of Five Islands preached at Georgetown Baptist Church on The Danger of Sleep citing Romans 13 and First Thessalonians 5. The Georgetown P. T. A. plans a public supper at Georgetown Central School with proceeds to Bath Memorial Hospital Building Fund.

Cora Pinkham Five Islands Georgetown Baptist Church Georgetown P. T. A Georgetown Central School Bath Memorial Hospital Building Fund United Fund Georgetown James Oliver Harold Brown Cochairmen West Georgetown Roscoe Scott Helen Wells Roy Newman Westfield Mass George H. Powers Jack Harvey Walter Ff.powers Orin Winn Marrtown Rangeley Washington, D. C Harold I. Goss Guy E. Snowe Jane B. O'Regan Shirley Howard O’regan J. M. Sawyer Central Maine General Hospital Robert Powers George A. Powers Robinhood Gorham State Teachers College Farmington Stanley Kahrl Milton Kennebec Point Raymond Reid Joseph Wiggins Camden William A. Todd Harry Horne Boone's Portland Philo Calhoun J. Alfred Denis Keene N. H Carroll P. Powers Leon Williams L. H. Rowe Waltham Alton Reed Izetta Pinkham Agnes Reynolds Elmira College John McArthur Augusta Eugene Reynolds Charles Hinckley Massachusetts Leila Hutchins Flora Campbell Edgecomb

Chamber Plans Central Agency Drive At Jaycees Meeting

President Harry Fullerton of the Jaycees announced Cox’s proposal to bind diverse groups into a central agency for better community service. A four member committee was formed to study Miss Bath scholarship pageant sponsorship. Members include Flee, William Bodwell and Lew Colby. Mr and Mrs Ralph E Milliken attended Holy Cross Parents Weekend with their son Eugene and other children Bruce Jane and Richard.

John D. Williams Georgetown Center Everett Stevens Seguinland Oliver W. Bell Westley Methodist Church Bath Robinhood Carroll P. Powers Eugene Foster Alton Reed James Oliver White Mountains Fryeburg Conley Crawford Notch Albert Deemont Margaret Derby Richmond Roy Newman William A Todd Newman Adolph Spear William Zorach Maraquitta Strasser Martin Sargent Jeana Dale Bearce Brunswick Portland Museum of Art Robert Stremmel Baltimore Allen Beane George Town Stremmel Norma Charles McMahan Ernest Zapf Pronswick Fdythe Phl Walter L. Beane Frank M. Carson Reid State Park Thomas Watson Chester G Kelsea Charles Hl. McMahon George Olives Roger Florence Woodside Joseph Higgins Cathy, Brown Harold Brown Jr Jane Oliver Grace Preble Timberlane Cook's Corner Georgetown Martha Bowen Cathy Harold Brown Joyce Michael Earle Hagan Nancy Nettie Gray Florida Jaques Willibeck LaMair Barrington Harold Brown, Jr Laura Boyd Dorothy Stuart Boston William Harrison George DeWolfe Orono Richard Harrison University Lyman Owen E. F. Fhiussa New York Dorothy W. Stuart Chester G. Kelsea Irene Rice Portland Leonard Flint Arthur C. Laskey Fort Devens Mass George Laskey Red Cross John Snowe Auburn Guy Snowe Marrtown Ralph E. Milliken Bedford Street Holy Cros College Worcester Eugene Millikens Bruce Jane Richard Everett Hennan Bowdoinian Baptist Association Bowdoinham Bapfit Phlip Pinkham Harlan Pinkham Minnie Stevens Lynn MacMahan Hier Ardy William Stewart Vernon Gray Herman Barter Ruth Lust Bruce MacGillivary Lebanon Percy MacGillivary Fred Scheffer Pambridge Mase Orville Rowe Milton L. Stevens Exeter N. M Lester Lewis Vernon Gray Foreveral Paul A. Thomson Ralph Washburn, Jr Needham John Winkley South Hadley Falls Winkley John Hoskings Kenneth Smith Yarmouth Smith Victor Pinkham

Library hall honors Elaine Stevens at pre nuptial party

A Five Islands pre nuptial party for Elaine Stevens and fiancé Gerald Hersom of Woolwich was held at Library hall with pastel decor and gifts. Out of town guests included Mrs Nancy Thurston and Mrs Florence Stevens among others. Rev Roberts changed parsonage and will preach at Georgetown and Five Islands Gyplist churches next Sunday.

Elaine Stevens Library Hall Gerald Hersom Woolwich Nancy Thurston West Beth Fenton Moore Warren Harris Edwin Sorry Franklin MacNeil Eugene’ Butterfield Sith Sherry Rowe Jackie. Williams Chesler Kelsey Georgetown Florence Stevens Wiscasset Mick Franz Stevens Phi Mire Beulah Miller Roberts Five Islands Ign F Buth Gray Auditorium Good Neighbor Club Dennis Moore

United Fund Drive Expands Bath House-to-House Campaign

Bath hosts a house-to-house United Fund drive with 50 volunteers aiding the effort. Co-chairmen report partial division reports and plan to gauge overall progress after completion. They note cash and pledges totaling 33307 95 but say success hinges on reaching the goal. Additional contact work remains before the drive can ease up.

Bath

Maine Law Enforcement Graduates Form New Association

Captain Edward F. Gordon Crono president of the Maine Law Enforcement Association delivered the principal address at graduation. He urged professional standards locally. The graduates formed the State Police Associates of Maine with Quinn as secretary treasurer. Richard Ride of Millinocket is president and William MacDonald of Gardiner is vice president.

Edward F. Gordon Crono Maine Law Enforcement Association State Police Associates of Maine Quinn Richard Ride Millinocket William MacDonald Gardiner

Dinner Precedes Hitchcock and Navy Figures in Bath History

A fragmented notice recalls Capt. A. R. Stephan USN retired and local industry links in Bath. It mentions former supervisor of St ANE for the Navy, Kennebunk connections, Hyde Windlass Co. supplying deck machinery for the Edson, and Torrey Roller Bushing Works providing port lights.

Bath Women Attend State WCTU Convention at Presque Isle

Mrs Gladys Farley Mrs Mac Bean Mrs Rosamond McGuig ran Mrs Priscilla Thayer and Mrs Marjorie MacDonald were among Bath attendees at the State convention of the Women's Christian Temperance Union held at Presque Isle on Tuesday.

Gladys Farley Mac Bean Rosamond McGuigran Priscilla Thayer Marjorie MacDonald Bath The Women’s Christian Temperance Union Presque Isle

Obituary Adelia E. Bolton 87 of Phippsburg

Mrs Adelia E Bolton 87 native of Phippsburg died in a South Portland nursing home after a long illness. Widow of Edward F Bolton whom she married in 1899 he died in 1932. Born November 22 1870 she was daughter of Francis and Elizabeth Johnson. Survived by daughter Edith Snow grandson Eugene Coombs nephew Omar Perry and several others. Funeral Monday at 11 at 749 Congress Street Portland with Rev H Macy Whitehead officiating. Burial in Bath Oak Grove Cemetery.

Adelia E. Bolton Phippsburg South Portland Edward F. Bolton Francis and Elizabeth Bowker Johnson Phippsburgh Gorham Normal School Shaw‘s Business College First Congregational Church Bath Oak Grove

Wesley Church Board Approves Budget and Reports

The Wesley Church Official Board approved the Finance Commission report and adopted a 1959 budget, 1200 above last year for increased conference apportionments and salaries. They set November 28 as Every Member Canvass Sunday with Marc N King coordinating city wide efforts.

Westley Church Finance Commission John Coombs Marc N. King Churches of the Bath Council Edward Butterfield Wesley Walter FE. Upham Bath Council of Churches Livermore Falls Mare King fHlerbert Whitney John Sampson

Co-Chairmen Named For Annual New Year Dance

The Junior Hospital League named Mrs. C Arthur Mayo Jr and Mrs John G Thorpe as co chairs for the annual New Year s Eve dance at a meeting led by Mrs Lynn Bussey on Green Street Mrs Frederick W Robie welcomed new members Mrs Andrew B Sides Jr and Mrs Abbott Fletcher A successful white elephant sale was reported by co chairmen Mrs Claus F Hinek III and Mrs Leon Buck The next meeting is set for Nov 4 at Mrs Hildreth Fisher s home Dessert and coffee were served

C. Arthur Mayo, Jr John G. Thorpe Junior Hospital League Lynn Bussey Green Street Frederick W. Robie Andrew B. Sides, Jr Abbott Fletcher Claus F. Hinek III Leon Buck Omar King William A. Niss Ralph D. Stetson, Jr Hamdi Akar Elinor Wilson Eugene Eberhardt William F. Mussenden Hildreth F. Fisher Hildreth Fisher

Percy D. Marston dies at 66 in Woolwich home

Percy D. Marston, 66, died at his Route One Woolwich residence after years of ill health. Born April 10, 1892 in Lisbon Falls, he was a World War I veteran who served overseas 1918 to 1919 and worked as an outside machinist at Bath Iron Works before retirement. He leaves widow Gertrude Kildreth Marston and daughter Mrs. Frank Harding of Canton.

Percy D. Marston Woolwich Lisbon Falls Chester Olive Parsons Marston Gertrude Kildreth Marston Frank Harding Canton American Legion Veterans of Foreign Wars Bath Iron Works

Annie L Stacy 1872 obituary Woolwich Worcester

Mrs Annie Louise Stacy died early Saturday at her son s home on Barley Neck road Woolwich Born Cambridge Massachusetts June 16 1872 daughter of Allan and Harriet Frazier Lived in Bath most of life and attended local public schools She was Eastern Star and wife of John F Stacy Surviving are son Reginald Stacy two grandsons Air Force Sgt Reginald D Stacy in Japan and Michael M Stacy also of Woolwich and one great grandson Kent Stacy in Japan

Annie L. Stacy Annie Louise Stacy Barley Neck Road Woolwich Cambridge Mass Allan Harriet Davenport Frazier Batt The Eastern Star John F Stacy Reginald Stacy Air Force Reginald D Stacy Japan Michael M. Stacy Kent Stacy

William J. Hurd Dies at 77 in Augusta

William J. Hurd, 77, of Augusta, formerly of North Berwick, died Friday evening. Survived by son Paul W. Hurd of Lynhaven Virginia and daughter Pauline W. Woodman of Woolwich, two brothers, three grandsons, a foster son, and a sister. longtime fireman and engineer for Bath Box Company. Active in Red Men lodge and Odd Fellows.

William J. Hurd Augusta North Berwick James B. Hurd Paul W. Hurd Lynhaven Pauline W. Woodman Woolwich Lewis B Albert Bruce Brian Woodman Paul Hurd Ronald Norton New Gloucester Red Men's Lodge Odd Fellows Hurd Bath Box Company

Mrs Lois C Pratt 91 dies at Bowdoinham nursing home

Mrs Lois Celestina Pratt 91 of Bowdoinham died Saturday in a Pittston nursing home after a long illness. Survived by sons Maurice James and Melvin Pratt, 16 grandchildren, 45 great grandchildren, six great great grandchildren, and nieces and nephews. Funeral Tuesday at 2 pm at Second Baptist Church Bowdoinham with Rev Donald Taylor officiating. Burial in Village Cemetery Bowdoinham.

Lois C, Pratt Lois Celestina Pratt Pittston James M. Pratt Bowdenham Chesterville Elias H. and Lettice Pratt Crockett Bowdoinham Maurice and James Melvin Pratt Bath Second Baptist Church Donald Taylor

Funeral Service Held for Brian M. Jewett of Woolwich

Governor Muskie represented by Lt. Arthur Benoit attends Oct 15 funeral at Grace Episcopal Church for Brian M. Jewett Maine Highway Safety Committee chairman. State officials Elks and friends attend. Bearers include six State Police officers Capt. J Edward Marks Sgt Ralph Hanson Sgt Paul True Sgt Allan Weeks Trooper James Reeves Trooper Herman Boudreau.

Edmund S. Muskie Brian M. Jewett Woolwich Grace Episcopal Church Muskie Arthur Benoit Portland Maine Elks Maine State Highway Safety Committee J. Edward Marks Ralph Hanson Paul True Allan Weeks James Reeves Herman Boudreau

Funeral for Mrs Catherine J. McPhee Held at St Marys

Funeral services for Mrs Catherine J. McPhee were conducted Thursday morning at St Marys Church with Rev John E Bellefortaine officiating. Bearers included Alexander Burgess Arthur Burgess Charles Burgess John Burgess Arthur Ironstrand and David Thebeau. Burial followed at Oak Grove Cemetery.

McPhee Catherine J. McPhee St. Mary’s Church John E. Bellefortaine Alexander Burgess Arthur Burgess Charles Burgess John Burgess Arthurronstrand David Thebeau Oak Grove Cemetery

Funeral service for Rudolph Gilchrist at Grace Church

Funeral services were held Thursday at Grace Episcopal Church for Rudolph Gilchrist with Rev. Richard B. Adams officiating. Bearers named William Grieg, oulis Nelson, Roger Pierce, Edward Footer, Edward Miller and George Fox. Burial followed in the family lot at Jak Gorve cemetery.

Rudolph Gilchrist Grace Episcopal Church Richard B. Adams William Grieg Oulis Nelson Roger Pierce Edward Footer Edward Miller George Fox Jak Gorve

Gomes Funeral Service Held For Mrs Everlena Gomes

Funeral service for Mrs Everlena May Gomes was held at Curtis Funeral Home on Monday at 3 30 p m with Rev Robert Fowler of the First Church of the Nazarene officiating. Bearers were Kenneth Truan Earl and Lewis Gomes. Burial followed in Holland Cemetery at West Point.

Funeral service for William J. Hurd held Monday

The funeral for William J. Hurd was conducted at 1 30 PM Monday from A F Mayo Son Funeral residence with Rev. Dr David I Wilson officiating. Bearers named were Arthur Haggett Robert Taylor John Hinds and Elbert Woodman. Burial followed at Oak Grove family lot.

William J. Hurd A. F. Mayo & Son David I. Wilson Arthur Haggett Robert Taylor John Hinds Elbert Woodman Oak Grove

Funeral service for Mrs Annie Louise Stacy

Funeral service for Mrs. Annie Louise Stacy was held Monday at 2 p m at Curtis Funeral Home with Rev. Dr. David L Wilson officiating. Bearers were Frederick Gilmore Ethwoeld Carter Winship Reed and Edwin Sowell. Burial followed at Oak Grove.

Annie Louise Stacy Curtis Funeral Home David L. Wilson Frederick Gilmore Ethwoeld Carter Winship Reed Edwin Sowell Oak Grove

Funeral service for Percy D. Marston

Funeral service for Percy D. Marston was held at A. F. Mayo & Son Funeral Residence with Rev. Stephen Sidebotham officiating. Burial followed in North Turner cemetery. Maurice A. Libby, Bath Water District superintendent, returned home from Memorial hospital.

Percy D. Marston A. F. Mayo & Son Stephen Sidebotham Woolwich North Turner Maurice A. Libby Bath Water District Palmer Street Memorial Hospital

Crossword Down and Cryptoquote Puzzle Listing

A page presents a dual crossword puzzle with Down clues and a Cryptoquote. The grid includes numerous numbered hints such as French novelist and Jewish month and mentions items like river York and New York Barge Canal. The cryptogram starts with AXYCLBAAXR and notes a 4 day period.

New York Barge Canal

Bath Woman Is Named District Deputy President

Several members of the local lodge of Odd Fellows and Rebekahs attended the 67th annual session in Bangor. Mrs Inez Carter was appointed District Deputy president of District No 10. Mrs Carolyn Thompson attended as alternate lodge. Mr and Mrs Carter attended the Saturday sessions when the decoration chivalry was conferred and the annual ball held. Mrs Bernice Bailey of Pine Cone Lodge Wiscasset an associate member of Queen Esther Rebekah lodge was soloist for the sessions and tableaux were given by the Wiscasset lodge. Both members attending the Friday sessions were Mrs Eunice Perry Mrs Dorothy Stone Mrs Mable Williams and Mrs Ethel Reed.

Lodge of Odd Fellows and Rebekahs Bangor Inez Carter Carolyn Thompson Carter Bernice Bailey Pine Cone Lodge Wiscasset Queen Esther Rebekah Lodge Wiscasset Lodge Eunice Perry Dorothy Stone Mable Williams Ethel Reed

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