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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1957

Page

3

Arithmetic Is Topic At Dike Washington PTA

Dike Washington PTA met at Washington street primary school to hear a program called Arithmetic In Our Schools led by Mrs Jane Redonnett with second grade pupils assisting. Hartley Wilbur announced Mrs York’s drive award winner with 50 percent parent participation. total membership 164.

Dike Washington Street PTA Elmira Jones Dike School Charles Miller Washington Redennett Betty Footer Muriel Parker Margaret M. Damiecls C Hardingay

Post-Nuptial Shower For Mrs. Francis E. Brown

Mrs Francis E Brown formerly Betsy Ellen Bertrand who married Oct 5 was guest of honor at a postnuptial shower on Tuesday Oct 15 at Hyde Park community hall Hostesses included Miss Joan Robinson and Miss Mary Baird A large list of guests presented gifts to the honoree including Mrs Martha Bertrand and Mrs Mildred McCall among others

Francis E. Brown Betsy Ellen Bertrand Joan Robinson Mary Baird Dawn White Judith Commeau Sue Owen Betty Marchetti Hyde Park Community Hall Judith Ashe Carol Hooker Margo Parks Edna McPhee Toinette Lakin Arline King Linda Leman Marilyn McCobb Linda Stinson Patti Parks Carmen Cormier Joyce Scanlin Jean Shumway Meredith Mitchell Mersin Stinchfield Sally Grindell Susan Bates Mabelle Libby

Named to dean's list at University of Maine this week

Two dozen students from the University of Maine gain dean's list honors this week. Among the names are Robrt J Arse nault James B Callan Jr Joan T Canagaris Robert G Carmi chae J Carroll BE Denbow Walter O Fullerton Dorothy J Jewell George Langbehn Jane Ledyard Elizabeth N M Prentiss Merrill F Smith and Melvin L Tukey.

University of Maine Robrt J. Arsenault James B. Callan, Jr Joan T. Canagaris Robert G. Carmichae J. Carroll BE. Denbow Walter O. Fullerton Dorothy J. Jewell George Langbehn Jane Ledyard Elizabeth N. M. Prentiss Merrill F. Smith Melvin L. Tukey

Projectionist Club At Bath Junior High School Continues Activities

The Bath Junior High School projectionist club has begun weekly after school meetings every Tuesday. Boys who accumulate 12 or more hours of service in operating projection and recording equipment receive a certificate, pin, folded card, and a yellow proficiency card. The program has produced recent graduates Gilbert Metz Jr, Arthur Walker, Andrew Elason, and Peter Rubin, with Mrs Granville M Colby directing the club in its fourth year.

Bath Junior High School Armed Services Gilbert Metz, Jr Arthur Walker Andrew Elason Peter Rubin Granville M. Colby

Elks District Deputy to Visit Bath Lodge Night

Elks District Deputy Leon Fo Jones of the Biddeford-Lace lodge visits Bath lodge Thursday for an initiation ceremony. A 6:30 p.m. supper precedes the 8:00 p.m. business session. Initiates include Edward F Cox Joseph Jo Marcherth Richard B MacLennan and others.

Elks Leon Fo Jones Biddeeford-Lace Bath

Two Cars Damaged In Crash On High Street Friday

Police report a Friday two car collision on High Street causing about 400 in damage. Esthar LL Brawn and Lawrence Chattley operated the vehicles, with Brawn sustaining 100 damage to the left front fender and grill while Chattley’s car suffered 300 damage to the left side panel and rear fender. No injuries were reported.

High Street Esther LL Brawn Lawrence Chattley

Twin County Extension Assn Annual Meeting Notice

The Twin County Extension Association will hold its annual meeting Oct. 30 at the East Auburn Grange Hall with Dean Winthrop Libby as principal speaker. The group invites public attendance as part of statewide series of meetings. Harold Amos of Cottage Street returned home from Maine Medical Center after a brief illness. Police Sgt Edward F Newell is confined at home with illness.

Twin County Extension Association Sugadahoec East Auburn Harold Amos Cottage Street Halls Maine Medical Centre Portland

Bowdoin Professor Speaks At Huse PTA Meeting

Bowdoin college psychologist Professor Merle Moskowitz spoke at the Huse PTA meeting on punishment. He argued punishment is sometimes necessary but works best within a warm parent child relationship. Mrs Stanley Hunter led the session as Busy Bulletin electoral details and Kiddie Karnival plans were announced for October 24 with a dance to follow.

Merle Moskowitz Bowdoin College Huse Parent Teacher Association Moskowitz Stanley Hunter Carl Ro Dearborn, Jr Bulletin ELTA T Pon Fkth Tiersom Atchee Austin Dearborn John Mc Cole Velvin Comeau Frederck Goowell Edward Comnongs Harry Thay

St Mary's Boy Scouts Tour Brunswick Naval Air Station

St Mary's Boy Scout troop 5% visited Brunswick Naval Air Station on Sunday afternoon. Lt Cmdr Wier of the Ordnance Transportation Corps guided a one hour shipyard orientation. accompanying the group were Scout committee members and several local Scouts with names listed.

St. Mary's Brunswick Naval Air Station Cmdr. Wier Ordnance Transportation Corps Herry Vailanecourt Scottie Ter Clifton Leopard Comemnitteem Scouts Ool Pir Leiputing Rob TT Caton Ginerl Mares David McGuire Jack Stars Larry Willace Arnold Lester Richard Brown Linwood Brown Gary San

Retired Teachers Plan Bath Chapter Meeting

Bath Area Chapter of the Maine Retired Teachers Association met on Washington street Wednesday last week with Mrs Laura Mitchell in attendance. Plans were discussed for a chapter publication and run for the organization. A committee was named including Ralph Metin fire, Mrs George P Hoplins, Miss Kile Wroght, Miss Jennie How wane, and Mrs Blea Perpuson. Members voted to hold meetings on the second Wednesday of each month. Refrements were served to members present.

Bath Area Maine Peachers Association Laura Mitchell Adie Drome Washington Street Weletteer Ralph Metin George P Hoplins Kile Wroght Jennie How

Lowell Temple Pythians Hold First Week Meeting

Lowell Temple members and Pythian Sisters held an initial week meeting and rehearsal in anticipation of a forthcoming inspection. Violet Doushiy served as Grand Senior and presided at the supper, with a committee led by Mrs. Pearl Campbell organizing the event.

Lowell Temple Reed Mit Violet Doushiy Pearl Campbell

Civil Defense Talk Held by Winter Street Ladies Aid

The Winter Street church Ladies Aid met Friday with 35 members in the parlor. President Munro Carlton led the business session. Betty Jessen of Yarmouth spoke on civil defense, praising the Scarborough wardens and Grandma’s Party as a nationwide project. Hosts served a supper later at 6 o'clock after table preparations.

Ladies’ Aid Winter Street Church Munro Carlton Allen Berry David Alkazin Puarmst Murro Carlton Carre’ Wakefield Alfred Condon Tromer Potter Roy Akeley Frank Rittall William Potter Percy Bailey Fomer Trask Mire David Y. Akkazon Hiueost Betty Jessen Yarmouth Civil Defense County Ruth Henry Dorothy Wirks Nellie D'Arcy Henry O. McCabe Edwuard B. Smith Horace Ward

Complains Of Shots Fired Into Garage On High St

Paul A. Marchant of 1282 High street told police late Wednesday last week that two rounds from a .22 caliber rifle were fired into the rear of his garage almost hitting a child. Investigating officers checked the area but found no suspects. Police reminded that firing firearms within the city limits is illegal and violators will be summoned to court and prosecuted. A guilty finding could bring a fine.

Paul A. Marchant High Street Lambert Park

Reception For Teachers Of Mitchell School

Teachers at Mitchell School were honored by the South End Parent Teacher Association with a Wednesday reception at the association hall on Washington street. A 6 30 buffet harvest supper complemented a decoratively arranged hall. Mrs Orris Ames welcomed guests and Mrs Lester Savoie introduced Principal Carl Burnham who received a meter coin purse and key chain. each teacher was given earrings. A square dance program led by caller Melvin Howe closed the evening.

Mitchell School Melvin Howe

First Baptist Sewing Circle Plans Christmas Sale

The Ladies Sewing Circle of the First Baptist church met October 16 in the church vestry to prepare aprons luncheon sets and quilt squares for the November 9 sale. Committees will be named soon. A covered dish luncheon preceded a business meeting led by Mrs. Minnie D votions were given by Mrs. Lottie Goodwin and Mrs. Nella Stover gifts from Mrs. Clarence Flood and Mrs. Mabel Paquet were noted. The next all day session is October 23.

First Baptist Church Minnie D Lottie Goodwin Nella Stover Caen Clarence Flood

Mrs Addison Jones and Niece Visit in Winthrop

Mrs Addison Jones of Fremont Street and her niece Mrs Julia Clark of Western Avenue passed away Tuesday of last week in Winthrop. They were guests of Mrs Jones's daughter Mrs James Barrett.

Addison Jones Fremont Street Julia Clark Western Avenue Winthrop Jones James Barrett

Judges Selected For Scholarship Pageant Of 1958

The Miss Bath Brunswick Scholarship Pageant panel will be headed by Miss Maine of 1956 Mary Ellen Sanborn with judges including Gladys Spencer of Porteous Mitchell & Braun Portland Ernest Lippmann North Edgecomb and Portland TV star Dave Astor. Auditors Benjamin Zimmerman Ralph Forbes and the Dreamers assist. Oct 26 pageant tickets at Stetsons with Bath and Brunswick seating.

Lincoln Lodge No. 10 Independent Order of Odd Fellows Carl P. Meister Mary Ellen Sanborn Maine Gladys Spencer Porteous Atlantic City Ernest Lippmann North Edgecomb Lincoln County Dave Astor Portland George E. Curtis, Jr Bath Brunswick Labor Committee State Senate Kiwanis Club of Benjamin Zimmerman Ralph Forbes Bath-Brunswick Stetson's

Genesta Chapter Meets On Friday Evening

Genesta Chapter No. 73 O S F held a regular meeting at the Masonic Temple with strong attendance. Ruth Fuller welcomed members as announcements were made of a smorgasbord Saturday night led by Dorothy Pratt and assisted by Carol Ainsworth and Carol Robbins. Substitute officers filled roles for the evening and Grand Officers night was announced for November 1 honoring Past Grand Matron Sarah A Shaw. A covered dish supper was planned for 6 30 with degrees to be conferred on candidates that evening.

Genesta Masonic Temple Ruth Fuller Dorothy Pratt Carol Ainsworth Carol Robbins Ruth Hathorne Ev I Rose of Sharon Aupvusta Croscon Boothbay Harbor Eleeta Eleanor Merchant Golden Sheaf N W Gloucester Winnegance Yarmouth Mt. Carmel Richmond Deering Portland Goodwin Mills Grand Adah

Mizpah Class Plans Fellowship Supper at First Baptist

Mizpah Class of the First Baptist Church completed plans for the October 24 fellowship supper at the home of Mrs. Vinal King on High Street. Names listed for waitressing duties include Mrs. Andrew Black Mrs. King Mrs. Hazel Richards Miss Barbara Alley Mrs. Ronald Buffam and others. Mrs. Arthur Price named as shut in. Devotions led by president Mrs. George Trask. Dr. and Mrs. Harry Morin of Middle Street recently visited their son in Chatham New Jersey before Edward Morin Jr. and Constance Morin left for Holland where Mr. Morin will work with Esso for two to three years.

First Baptist Church Vinal King High Street Andrew Black King Hazel Richards Barbara Alley Ronald Buffam John Mitchell Kenneth Thayer Miriam House George Trask Benjamin Woodside Swansea Burns Harry F. Morin Middle Street Chatham N. J Edward Morin Edward, Jr Constance Holland Morin Esso Company

TV education pilot features Portland schoolroom

WCSH TV Channel 6 will air a weekly 1 PM program featuring Ruth Anthony, a Portland public school teacher, and six sixth grade pupils. Superintendent Addison urges teachers to inform students and parents. The on air class simulates a real classroom with no fixed subject, aiming to show education value beyond entertainment.

Wcsh-Tv Channel 6 Portland Ruth Anthony North School Supt. of Loring R. Addison Wcsh Public Service Arthur Owens Frederick A. Halla Portland Public Schools Anthony Owens and Halla New England

Attend Meeting Of Cost Accountants At Auburn

David S. Moffitt of Connecticut Hard Rubber in New Haven spoke to the Southern Maine chapter of the National Association of Cost Accountants at Elm Hotel in Auburn on distribution costs. The lecture covered analysis of distribution costs and highlighted his Yale and Amos Tuck training and his 1952 Lybrand award. Bath attendees included Oscar R. Marsh from Hyde Windlass Company and Bath Iron Works colleagues Frank A. Givin BE Lawrence McCurdy and George S. Finlay.

David S. Moffitt Connecticut Hard Rubber Company New Haven Conn Southern Maine National Association of Cost Accountants Elm Hotel Auburn Mr. Moffitt Yale University Graduate School of Credit and Financial Management Amos Tuck School Dartmouth Naca Bulletin Modern Industry National Association of Cost Accountants’ Lybrand NACA Chicago Bath Area Oscar R. Marsh Hyde Windlass Company Frank A. Givin BE. Lawrence McCurdy George S. Finlay Bath Tron Works

Bath Police Reserves Plan For Winter Program

Bath Police Reserves lay out a winter schedule at city hall meeting led by Capt Hollis Kennedy and lieutenants and sergeants. They plan training, enter a team in the Maine Postal Pistol League, and may add six new members to replace resignations. The next meeting is November 14 to review the schedule. Attendees included Edwin Lowell Byron Clark Bertram Leask Morris Goldstein Carlisle Taber Norman Adams and Robert Wagner.

Bath Police Hollis Kennedy City Hall Maine Postal Pistol League Kennedy Edwin Lowell Byron Clark Bertram Leask Morris Goldstein Carlisle Taber Norman Adams Robert Wagner

Scarborough Couple Announce Engagement of Joanne DePeter

Mr and Mrs Jerry DePeter announce the engagement of daughter Joanne to Howard Crooker son of Mr and Mrs Howard Crooker of Scarborough. The wedding is set for November 1 at the groom s parents home 590 Middle Street.

Jerry DePeter Scarborough Joanne Howard Crooker Ofmthris-Crty Middle Street

Mrs Baker Heads South For Winter Cruise Plans

Mrs Horatio L Baker of Arrowsic leaves Friday for a few days visit in New Hampshire, Massachusetts and Washington DC before visiting Shelby North Carolina, then to Fort Lauderdale Florida where she will be joined by Mr Baker. They will spend the winter aboard their yacht Scout.

Horatio L. Baker Arrowsic New Hampshire Massachusetts Washington, D. C Shelby N.C Fort Lauderdale Fla Baker

Ground Observer Corps meeting planned in Bowdoinham

The Ground Observer Corps will hold a meeting on October 29 at 8 p.m. in Bowdoinham town hall. Topics include continuing the GOC in Bowdoinham, keeping the ambulance, and reorganization of the GOC post. Refreshments and awards will follow.

Ground Observer Corps Town Hall SAGE Topsham G.O.C Bowdoinham G.O.C. Post Robert Curtis Delmar Curtis Betty Valentine Elaine Merrill Nina Jewell Sandra Benner Dennis Purington William Dodge Bert Wildes

Moses Resigns From First National Bank Board

Oliver Moss III resigned from the board of directors of First National Bank. He resides in Fort Lauderdale Florida. Moses III is president of Worumbo Mills and is related to former bank leaders Oliver Moses II and Galen Clapp Moses who guided the bank in earlier years.

Moses First National Bank Oliver Moss, III Fort Lauderdale, Fla Oliver Moses Galen Clapp Moses Oliver Moses, II Moses, III Worumbo Mills

Maine druggists to aid arthritis survey drive

Hawker's Drug Store and McFadden's Pharmacy will help the Maine Pharmaceutical Association register residents with arthritis. Pine Tree chapter of Arthritis and Rheumatism Foundation leads the effort to assess the Maine arthritis problem, using blanks and pamphlets distributed statewide. Charles G. Morris of Portland says druggists backed the plan at the convention to serve as registration centers in November.

Hawker's McFadden’s Pharmacy Maine Pharmaceutical Association Maine Pine Tree Arthritis and Rheumatism Foundation Charles G. Morris Portland Morris Pharmaceutical Association

Confraternity Meets At St. Mary's Rectory

The executive committee of the Confraternity of Christian Doctrine held its regular meeting Thursday at St Mary’s rectory. Reports from chairmen covered progress on discussions clubs, with ten leaders contacted to organize clubs. Attendees included Rev Fr Morrissy, Ralph Milliken, Arthur MacDonald, Edward Lee, George Fitzgerald, Marshall Boudreau, Arthur Bourque, Mrs James Sharkey and Miss Armerise Bourque. Harold Goss and Mrs Goss of Augusta were guests of Mr and Mrs Robert Manson of Winneconne for a few days.

Confraternity of Christian Doctrine St. Mary's Rectory Morrissy Ralph Milliken Arthur MacDonald Edward Lee George Fitzgerald Marshall Boudreau Arthur Bourque James Sharkey Armerise Bourqu

Patrolman Arthur Bo Tainter Illness Confines Him at Home

Patrolman Arthur Bo Tainter of 10 Bowman Street is confined to his home by illness.

Arthur Bo Tainter Bowman Street

For Sale Two Family House Central Bath Real Estate Ad

FOR SALE Seven room house very central Priced to move asking 3500 See Adam Greenblatt your 24 hour Real Estate Broker 234 Washington street Gath Dial HI 3-4350 FOR SALE Two family house five rooms and bath each floor steam hot water heat gas hot water heater two bathrooms excellent basement all aluminum combination windows GOL Washington street Bath For good honest 24 hour service see Adam Greenblatt Real Estate and Insurance Avent 233 Washington street Bath Dial HIE 83-4350

Adamo Greenblatt Washington Street Bath Adam Greenblatt Dial Adam. Greenblatt Gath Adam Greenblatt Real Estate and Insurance Avent Dial Hie Main Street Ada Y. Greenblatt Washington St Dial HI North End Lambert Park Adam, Greenblatt Can Street South Central Ada Greenblatt Furnace Adam, Greenblatt, Real Estate and Insurance

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