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Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1956

Page

4

Bath area residents note travels births visits and hospital stays

Local society notes detail Mr and Mrs Eugene M Moss and others returning from a five week California motor trip visiting Felton and Wilbur Co Oliver. Several family updates cover hospital patients tonsillectomy and a birth at Bath Memorial hospital with Mr and Mrs Poulos announcing a son.

Eugene M. Moss Wiscasset Elnora Oliver Marion Dain California Felton Calif Oliver Wilbur Co. Oliver Maine

Miss Frances Vaillancourt Attends Portland Hairdressers Meet

Miss Frances Vaillancourt an operator at Carmen's Beauty shop attended the Hairdressers Convention in Portland on Monday. Carmen Sampson owner of the shop died last week in Boston. Nicolet Sylvester daughter of Mr and Mrs Donald R Sylvester celebrated her third birthday with a party at home featuring Halloween decorations and cake. Guests included Linda Morin Billy King Allen Varney Lani Kakos Debbie Steen Ann Sylvester Ann Irish Judy Janis Smart Paula McMann Blaine Wallace and Nicolet's sister Jo. Mrs Gerard Billington of 40 West Street returned home Thursday after visiting her mother Mrs Edward Rice at Birch Harbor.

Frances Vaillancourt Carmen Portland Carmen Sampson Boston Nicolet Sylvester Donald R. Sylvester Chestnut Street Linda Morin Billy King Allen Varney Lani Kakos Debbie Steen Ann Sylvester Ann Irish Judy Janis Smart Paula McMann Blaine Wallace Nicolet Gerard Billington West Street Edward Rice Birch Harbor Florence Rollins Walter Cushing Purington Brunswick Anne Ruth Gray Gary Sanbourne Jane Gray Donald Mary Anne Wyman Arthur Barkalow Eva Hoar Riverside Hall Small Point Parker Head Pta Charles Blaisdell Earl Lowell Harry Lewis Supt Gilman Edward Belanger Clyde Moore Barbara Harrington Judy Moore Lonnie Belt Bruce Harrington Frederick Haggett Stephen Frederick Roberta Wyman Linda Doughty Jackie Wyman Russell Turner Martha Ross Judy Hamel Diane Ross Herbert Bassett Roscoe Lee Orleans Mass James Caverly Bath Earl Hamel J. F. Mezenski Hamel Leo Nolette Wells Ramon Hamel Winneganee F. A. Libby Day's Ferry Arthur Winslow Windham Turner Turners South China Hutchins Arthur Maxfield Irene Libby John Stephen Hiister Dickie Hlister Lisbon Falls Parker Head Sandra Carole Mank Herbert Doughty W. H. Wyman Carolyn Wyman Fred, Francis Robert Carr Shelton Roger Lewis Edward Gray Woolwich Gray Bath Memorial Hospital Bernhard Carlsson Dix Island Edwin Hill Stratton Arthur Moore

Bath residents report enlistment births and visits

Armond Sylvia Bernier has enlisted in the U.S. Air Force and left for basic training at Lickland Air Force Base. Mr. and Mrs. Donald F. McRae Jr. announce the birth of daughter Sandra Jean at Bath Memorial Hospital weighing seven pounds two ounces. Mrs. Mae Babine is admitted as a medical patient at Bath Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Margaret Temple of Bath will celebrate her 97th birthday. Manley H. Grant, principal of Huse Memorial, is a surgical patient at Memorial Hospital.

Armond Sylvia Bernier Mary Darling Bluff Road U.S. Air Force Lickland Air Force Base Mae Babine Middle Street Bath Memorial Hospital Donald F. McRae, Jr Washington Street Sandra Jean McRae Jean Bowers Manuel Bowers Margaret Temple Bath Manley H. Grant Bedford Road Huse Memorial School Memorial Hospital

Detroit Guests Attend Billib Mac Dougall Wedding

William Given of Detroit and Mr and Mrs Norman LaChance of North Vassalboro were among out of town guests at the Billib Mac Dougall wedding. George Flint of 529 High Street, Bath, entered Bath Memorial hospital last Wednesday as a pneumonia patient. Mr Flint is employed at Bath Iron Works. Mr and Mrs Fred Merchant of 40 Meadow Way visited Rockland and Camden on Saturday.

John Thorpe High Street Bath Memorial Hospital William Given Detroit, Mich Norman LaChance North Vassalboro George Flint Flint Bath Iron Works Corp Fred Merchant Meadow Way Rockland Camden

Sundquist Family Returns From Georgetown Weekend

Mr and Mrs Eric Sundquist and son Richard J Talbot of Bath returned Monday from Georgetown Conn where they spent time with Eric Sundquist Sr The Bath couple also visited New York City on Saturday The Bath Red Cross Chapter attended York County Council at Saco with Miss Maude Campbell Red Cross Field Director at Portsmouth Naval Hospital as guest speaker.

Eric G. Sundquist Richard J. Talbot Bluff Road Georgetown Conn Mr Sundquist Eric A. Sundquist Bath New York City Radio City Seth Mullin Howard Avery John Loewe American Red Cross Red Cross Council York County Saco Maude Campbell Red Cross Portsmouth Naval Hospital

Parks Family Heads to Port Arthur Texas Visit

Charles E. Parks and Mrs. Ora L. Parks of 852 Middle street depart Wednesday for Port Arthur Texas to see Mrs. Parks sister and her family Mr. and Mrs Ted Vamvakias and sons Jack and David. Accompanying them is Mrs Parks brother Oscar Trott of 1530 Washington street on his annual Bath Iron Works Corp. vacation.

Chester Rines Granite Street John Sonia Cleveland Mr Rines Bath Iron Works Corp Charles E. Parks Ora L. Parks Middle Street Port Arthur Texas

Mrs. Randall and son Return Home After Visit

Mrs. Charles P. Randall and her son Edward S. Randall have returned to their Malden, Massachusetts home after a brief visit with Mrs. Randall's sister Mrs. John Burgon at 490 Middle Street.

Charles P. Randall Edward S. Randall Malden, Mass

Junior Hospital League Plans Rummage Sale at Church

Members hosted by Mrs Lynn M Bussey at 46 Green Street outlined final arrangements for a rummage sale on November 7 at the Central Congregational church parish house to benefit Bath Memorial Hospital. The gathering reviewed New Year's Eve ball plans and included many local society names.

Lynn M. Bussey Green Street Central Congregational Church Bussey League For Bath Memorial Hospital George Barker Harold Colbeth Omar King Hamdi Akar C. Arthur Mayo, Jr Carl ®. Dearborn, Jr Harold McElman Ralph Stetson, Jr S. Theodore Bertocci William A. Niss Donald N. Small Edward Sewall, Jr Eleanor Wilson Eugene Eberhard

Decline in Malaria Cases After DDT Introduction

The text notes malaria cases in southern Europe fell from about four million annually before DDT spraying after World War II to roughly 10,000 cases per year afterward.

Europe

Winter Street Adams-Wood Wield: Couple Wed in Bath

Miss Martha Jane Wood married Robert W. Adams at Winter Street Congregational Church in a double ring ceremony led by Rev. Martin V. B. Sargent. The couple, both Morse High grads, will live at 726 Washington Street after a Canada wedding trip.

Martha Jane Wood Robert W. Adams Winter Street Congregational Martin v. B. Sargent Charles T. Wood Cato Avenue Morse High School Bath Iron Works Corp Adams Harold L. Adams Western Avenue Morse High U. S. Air Force Bruce London Bath Marie E. Smart Lardina Caverly Barbara Adams Suzan Mrs. Wood Andrew Black, Jr James Footer, Jr Herbert T. Caverly Donald Wotton Boothbay Harbor Maurice Hutchins Cosmopolitan Club Harold Littlejohn Wallingford Wiscasset Canada Washington Street

MacDougall and Billib Wedding at Wesley Church

Miss Harriett Sylvia MacDougall and Ronald A. Billib wed at 2 p m Saturday at Wesley Methodist Church with a double ring ceremony. Attendants included Mrs. Fred Haviland and bridesmaids Pris cilla Marble and Elizabeth Marble. reception followed in the vestry. The couple plans a White Mountains trip, then residence at 923 High Street.

Wesley Methodist Church Harriett Sylvia MacDougall Neill MacDougall Bath Street Ronald A. Billib A. Billib Sarasota Fla Oliver W. Bell Robert Mayes Fred Haviland Concord Mass Priscilla Marble Miss Elizabeth Marble Robert Barter Boothbay Harbor Joseph Melrose Bath

Plans for YMCA Halloween Parade and Party Outlined

The YMCA outlines a 6 30 parade from City Park led by the Sons of Veterans to Center and Front streets, then to the YMCA gym for a costume judging by Leo Paradis, Louis Sherman and Joseph Murphy. A rain plan moves the event indoors with prizes for youngsters. A window painting contest from Oct 29 to 31 offers 42 storefronts on Front and Center streets with registration by Oct 27 at the YMCA.

Maurice J. Warner City Park Sons of Veterans Washington Center Front Street Leo Paradis Louis Sherman Joseph P. Murphy Bath Retail Board Theodore F. Burns Robert Peabody YMCA Maria St. Angelo Edward Pomeroy Catharine Huse Carl Meister

Y M C A Halloween Program Attracts Community Fun

The Oakhurst Dairy and Coca Cola Company join to provide refreshments for the boys and girls at the Y M C A Halloween program. A committee led by Mrs Arthur Warner Miss Almeda Genthner and Miss Laura Ann Warner will serve the refreshments for an outstanding evening in the community.

Oakhurst Dairy Coca-Cola Company Arthur Warner Almeda Genthner Laura Ann Warner

Five Islands Notes of Local Visits and Guests

Mrs. Charles Kenney and son Donald U S N of Bath visited relatives Sunday afternoon. Bonnie Brown of Yarmouth visits her aunt Mrs Helen Huskins. Mrs Kenneth Smith and two children of Yarmouth stay with her parents Mr and Mrs Victor Pinkham. Herman Barter of Bath spent a short time at his cottage Monday. Mrs Edda Needham of Portland is spending time at her home here.

Charles Kenney Donald U.S.N Bath Bonnie Brown Yarmouth Helen Huskins Kenneth Smith Victor Pinkham Herman Barter Edda Needham Portland

Funeral for Mrs Evelyn Snow Held at Local Funeral Home

Funeral service for Mrs Evelyn M Snow was held Monday at 1 30 p m from Leslie C Shum way funeral home 638 High Street Rev Charles R Sims pastor of First Baptist church officiated Bearers included Lyndon V Plummer of North Edgecomb Kendall P Lord of Topsham Albert H McMann and Daniel L Lord Jr of Bath Burial took place at Oak Grove Cemetery.

Arlene Thayer J. Walter Thayer Western Avenue Albert T. Cole, Jr Albert T. Cole Fairfield Ala Thayer Charles R. Sims First Baptist Church Evelyn M. Snow Leslie C. Shumway High Street Lyndon V. Plummer North Edgecomb Kendall P, Lord Topsham Albert H. McMann Daniel L. Lord, Jr Bath Oak Grove

Same Name San Diego Delights Naval Center

The article notes a man in San Diego California discussed at a naval training center not for tribal identity but because his name is Leroy Everybody. This unusual name draws attention amid military life discussions.

San Diego Calif Naval Training Center South Dakota Leroy

Five New Members Join Bath Emblem Club

The Bath Emblem Club welcomed five new members at its Wednesday meeting in the G.A.R. hall on October 17. New members are Mrs Lunetta Howard of Bath Mrs Adrienne Bouchard Mrs Lucianne Theberge Mrs Myrtle Lavique of Brunswick and Mrs Ruth Lamarr e of Topsham. Plans were made for a Halloween masquerade on October 27 at Lambert Park community hall. The affair is led by Mrs Joseph Grace and Mrs Joseph Desmond and will include members and guests. Arrangements were set for a rummage sale next Monday in the G.A.R. hall from 1 to 5 p.m. Co chairmen are Mrs Raymond Vachon and Mrs Edward Newell. A covered dish supper is planned for the November 14 meeting. Refreshments were served by Mrs Grace with help from members.

Bath Emblem Club G.A.R. Hall Lunetta Howard Bath Adrienne Bouchard Lucianne Theberge Myrtle Lavique Brunswick Ruth Lamarre Topsham Lambert Park Joseph Grace Joseph Desmond Raymond Vachon Edward Newell

Stork Shower Honors Mrs Edward Simpson at Bath Event

Mrs Edward Simpson of Bath was guest of honor at a surprise stork shower hosted by Mrs William Boyce at 223 Center Street. Gifts, a decorated crib centerpiece, and a miniature cradle with nursery rhyme figures framed refreshments. Attendees included Bath and Waterville residents.

Edward Simpson William Boyce Center Street Alton Pinkham Herbert Anderson, Jr Orville Simpson Scott Golder Robert Young Albert Austin, Jr Roland McIntosh Duncan Bragg Paul Holbrook Judith Holbrook Judith Boyce Stewart McAllister Arthur Hall James Duncan Marshall Willis Wendell Heal Jerome Harris Ronald Bean Bath Rita Kelley Edith Barron Sarah Barron Waterville

Lighthouse Keeper’s Wife To Speak At Club 42

Club Forty Two plans a guest lecture for next Wednesday at 8 30 with Mrs Eugene Coleman of Bath presenting slides about her 32 years at Maine New Hampshire and Massachusetts lighthouse stations. Committee members include Mrs Everett Cooke Mrs Leonard Smith and gift to Mrs David Clark’s infant Heidi. A swap party is set for the Oct 31 meeting led by Mrs Edward Jones.

Eugene Coleman Bath Maine New Hampshire Massachusetts Everett Cooke Leonard Smith Maurice Owen Howard Farr Paul Hart William Ketchum David Clark Heidi Edward Jones

Junior High Football Victory Celebration

Charles Rietzel King hosted a party at 46 Denny Road for a group of Bath Junior High friends after their football team clinched a win earlier in the day. Guests enjoyed games, dancing, and refreshments provided by Mr. and Mrs. Edgar B. McBrine Sr.

Charles Rietzel King Denny Road Bath Edgar B. McBrine Pamela Wakefield Rachel Sherest Sue Farrell Catherine Talasco Marilla Totman Marlene Prawer Arolyn Francis Romie Ray Buddy Pinkham Brian Leg

Thefts From Parked Cars Reported in Bath Weekend

Bath police investigated several minor thefts from parked autos over the weekend. Elmer Allard of 235 Russell Street reported his gas cap stolen for the third time in a month. William J Curran of 605 Washington Street said a flashlight sunglasses and a book of oil coupons were taken.

Bath Elmer Allard Russell Street William J. Curran Washington Street

Bath youth runs safe after sandlot football scare

A 19 year old Bath boy Harold S Darling of 38 Cherry street escaped serious injury after a hard tackle in a scrub game at McMann Field Sunday afternoon. He was knocked unconscious, taken to Memorial Hospital for a checkup, and discharged.

Bath McMann Field Harold S. Darling Cherry Street Memorial Hospital

Parker Head Halloween Party and Social News

Parker Head community members enjoyed a Friday Halloween party with prize awards for several children and a most new members prize for Jane Gray. Additional notes cover PTA events, arithmetic honor roll, local visits, and town social happenings through the week.

Attend Annual Rebekah Assembly At Portland

Mrs. Caroline E. Thompson of this city attended the 63rd annual session of the Rebekah Assembly of Maine as delegate from Queen Esther Lodge in Portland. Others from the local district included Mrs. Lois M. Knight and Bertha I. Curtis with Deputy Marjorie Niles and Marshal Madeleine Colby. Honored guests included International Vice President Mrs. Beatrice Dever of Canada.

Caroline E. Thompson Rebekah Assembly of Maine Queen Esther Lodge Portland Thompson Percy M. Wallace Lois M. Knight Bertha I. Curtis Richmond DDP Marjorie Niles Wiscasset Madeleine Colby Helen Gagnon Dorothy Stone Queen Esther Rebekah Lodge Beatrice Dever Canada New England Rhode Island Noble Grands Veneranda Sanford Lois Pushard Bertha Harrington

Redlegs Hit Record 181 Home Runs in 1955

Cincinnati's Redlegs set a team record by belting 181 home runs in 1955 marking a new club high for long balls and highlighting power from the lineup.

Cincinnati Redlegs

Merchants' Pony League Team Honored At Dinner

Bath Merchants baseball team 1956 Pony League champions were guests of Mr and Mrs Bert Reed at 141 North Street Wednesday last week. Coach Joseph McLaughlin presented emblem awards to Billy Reed Steve Lyden Tony McLaughlin Gary Parker Terry Irish Donald Logan William Avery Philip Richards Bart Fraser Robert Bruce Adriel Mason and Donald Coombs. Absent were assistant coach Willard Atwood and Tommy Hoagland and Robert Mitschele of New Jersey summer residents of Small Point.

Bath Merchants Bert Reed North Street Joseph McLaughlin Reed Harold Lyden Billy Reed Steve Lyden Tony McLaughlin Gary Parker Terry Irish Donald Logan William Avery Philip Richards Bart Fraser Robert Bruce Adriel Mason Donald Coombs Willard Atwood Tommy Hoagland Robert Mitschele New Jersey Small Point

Wesley Youth Fellowship Game Night Opens Season

The Wesley Methodist church vestry hosted the first Wesley Youth Fellowship game night sponsored by the church youth group. Activities included shuffleboard ping pong and charades with bobbing for apples as entertainment. The Area Fellowship department will run a monthly event during 1956-57 led by Mrs. Carlyle Taber advisor and Gail Carlton chairwoman with Donna Nute as assistant. next event November 14 will feature square dancing.

Wesley Methodist Church Vestry Youth Fellowship Area Fellowship Wesley Youth Group Carlyle Taber Gail Carlton Donna Nute

Stetson House Purchased By Dr Claus Hinck III

Dr Claus Hinck III and his family moved into the Ralph G Stetson house at 946 Washington street after purchasing it from Mrs Stetson through Roger Skillings. He arrived last June from Waldoboro to join Dr Earl L Wade in Bath. A Montclair New Jersey native, he is Colby College educated and NYU dental graduate of 1953 who practiced in Waldoboro for two years. Mrs Hinck is Phyllis Brooks of Wellesley Mass and they have three sons.

Claus Hinck, III D.D.S Ralph G. Stetson Washington Street Stetson Roger D. Skillings Bath Waldoboro Earl L. Wade Hinck Montclair N. J Colby College U.S. Army New York University Phyllis Brooks Wellesley, Mass

Nightingale Club Plans Refrigerator for Bath Memorial Hospital

A Nightingale club meeting at Hotel Eagle in Brunswick voted to buy a refrigerator for Bath Memorial Hospital to be installed on the second floor. Mrs Emery Footer hosted the group. prize awards went to Miss Arlene Footer, Miss Mary E Perry, and Mrs Harold E Freeman. Next meeting plans to be announced.

Atra Nightingale Club Hotel Eagle Brunswick Bath_Memorial Hospital Emery Footer Richard Renshaw Harwood Street Arlene Footer Mary E. Perry Harold E. Freeman

First Baptist Sewing Circle Holds All Day Meeting

The Ladies Sewing Circle of the First Baptist church held an all day session on Wednesday. They tacked a quilt and sewed items for the Christmas sale on December 7. President Ora Dauphin led the afternoon business meeting. Miss Mabel Reed returned to circle meetings after summer absence with Mrs Florence Churchill of Yarmouth attending as guest.

Ladies Sewing Circle The First Baptist Church Ora Dauphin Mabel Reed Circle Florence Churchill Yarmouth

Sagadahoc Bar Association Holds Dinner Meeting

Attorney Edward W. Bridgham presided at the Sagadahoc County Bar Association regular term dinner at Hotel Eagle in Brunswick. Guests included Superior Court Justice Armand A. Dufresne Jr. of Lewiston and Court Stenographer Forrest Cormier of Bangor. fifteen members attended.

Edward W. Bridgham Sagadahoc

No More Thievery Memphis Brings Sabre to Public Display

The city orders the oversized sabre captured from Gen Nathan Bedford Forrest to be welded into a display piece after repeated disputes over ownership. The public display will require careful attention and patient handling by the authorities.

Memphis Nathan Bedford Forrets

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