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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1955

Page

6

Miss Frances Marks joins U S Air Force Nurses Corps

Frances Marks daughter of Mr and Mrs W P Marks of 370 Front street has been sworn in as first lieutenant with the U S Air Force Nurses Corps at Brunswick Naval Air Station and will begin basic training at Gunter Air Force Base Montgomery Ala. She is a Morse High School graduate and trained at Wagner College School of Nursing.

Frances Marks W. Percy Marks Front Street U. S. Air Force Nurses Corps Brunswick Naval Air Station Gunter Air Force Base Montgomery Ala Marks Morse High School Wagner College School of Nursing Staten Island N. Y Mt. Sinai Hospital New York City Bath Cottage Hospital Santa Barbara Calif Miss Marks Memorial Hospital

Bath men join Tufts DeMolay installation in Melrose

John A Greene Jr Waldron H Troop Linwood W Haynes Paul J Graustuck and Joseph Ciomi of Bath left for Moosehead region hunting and fishing. Rev Dr David L Wilson of Washington St left for Melrose Mass where Tufts Chapter DeMolay installation ceremonies were held. Dr Wilsons grandson David L Wilson 2nd was installed Master Councillor and Tufts student John Warren was an honor guest. Mrs Warren F Hawley of Bath Red Cross attended Boston visit. Roscoe C McFadden named Sagadahoc county chairman for 1956 March of Dimes after New York trip with Basil OConnor.

John A Greene, Jr Waldron H. Troop Linwood W. Haynes Paul J. Graustuck Joseph Ciomi Bath Moosehead David L. Wilson Washington Street Melrose Mass Tufts Chapter Warren F. Hawley American Red Cross Boston Roscoe C. McFadden New York City Basil O'Connor National Foundation For Infantile Paralysis McFadden Sagadahoc County

Freshman students Cahill and Weber visit Cahill family

Miss Leilani J Cahill and roommate Miss Carole Weber, both freshmen at Westbrook Junior College, spent the weekend with Miss Cahill and her parents Mr and Mrs Charles H Cahill Jr of 27 Andrews Road.

Leilani J. Cahill Carole Weber Westbrook Junior College Miss Cahill Charles H Cahill, Jr Andrews Road

Carter Visit From New London Spends Weekend With Parents

Glenn Carter of US Navy arrived Friday from New London Connecticut to spend the weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs Harold J Carter at 165 North Street.

Glenn Carter Us.n New London Conn Harold J. Carter North Street

Rev Dr and Mrs Richards visit Dorchester kin

The Rev Dr and Mrs Andrew Richards spent the weekend with their son and daughter in law the Rev and Mrs Craig Richards at 898 Middle Street. Dr Richards is or of the Second Church in Dorchester Massachusetts.

Andrew Richards Craig Richards Middle Street Dr. Richards Dorchester Mass

Dennison Returns to Philadelphia After Vacation

Richard W. Dennison has returned to Philadelphia after spending two weeks on vacation with his parents Mr and Mrs William W Dennison of 49 Green.

Richard W. Dennison Philadelphia William W. Dennison Green Street

Local man joins Hyde Windlass Co after Air Force discharge

George Worden of 1495 Washington street recently discharged from the U S Air Force at Altus AFB Oklahoma has entered the employ of the Hyde Windlass Co Miss Roberta Morse a student nurse at the New Hampshire State Hospital School of Nursing spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs Scott Morse at their Andrews road home.

Patricia Worden U. S. Army Nurses Corps Frederick J. Worden Washington Street Army Hospital Fort Monmouth N. J George Worden U. S. Air Force Altus Air Force Base Oklahoma Hyde Windlass Co Roberta Morse New Hampshire State Hospital School of Nursing Scott Morse Andrews Road

Marriage Intention Filed for Local Residents

Mrs Fannie Tobey of Malden Mass visits sister in town. Harry E Nelson Jr and L Marcia Marquis file marriage intentions at City Clerk. Mrs Milton Savage returns home after stay with Albert Flint family in South Portland. Miss Mabel Reed leaves for Walden to visit relatives. Claudia Carter Burdett College student visits parents. Leston Harrington hospital patient. Judith Crooker spends weekend with her parents. Burdett College student.

Fannie Tobey Malden, Mass Katie Bird Court Street Harry E. Nelson, Jr Harry E. Nelson Dike Street L. Marcia Marquis Joseph Marquis Harry E. Ring, Jr Milton C. Savage High Street Albert Flint South Portland Claudia Carter Burdett College Boston Harold J Carter North Street Judith Crooker Herbert Black Miss Crooker

Grace church auxiliary members attend Maine diocese meeting

Mrs Luetta Brooks of Middle Street visits relatives in Wolfeboro N H. Members of the Woman's Auxiliary of Grace Episcopal church attending the annual meeting of the Woman's Auxiliary Diocese of Maine in Brunswick include Mrs Roger M Luke president Mrs John K Lee Mrs Arthur Sewalld Mrs Albert McMann Mrs Ab bott Redlon Mrs Frederick E Drake Mrs Arthur F Colby Mrs Charles M Tubbs Miss Mary Gibbons Mrs Harold De Long Miss Miriam Stafford and Mrs John Leonard. Attorney Charles T Small is confined to his home at 22 Lincoln Street with a broken leg from a fall at his Brighams Cove cottage.

Woman's Auxiliary Grace Episcopal Church Women's Auxiliary Diocese of Maine Brunswick Roger M. Luke John K. Lee Arthur Sewalld Albert McMann Abbott Redlon Frederick E. Drake Arthur F. Colby Charles M. Tubbs Mary Gibbons Harold DeLong Miriam Stafford John Leonard Charles T. Small Lincoln Street Brigham's Cove

Marblehead family returns from Bath visit

Mrs. Mary Anderson and her two children Ingrid and Cappy, formerly of Bath, have returned to Marblehead Massachusetts after spending the weekend with Miss Mary F. Gibbons at 1065 Washington street.

Mary Anderson Ingrid and Cappy Bath Marblehead Mass Mary F. Gibbons Washington Street

Social visits and guests in Bath and area

A roundup of local residents hosting and visiting relatives and friends over the weekend. Entries include Mr and Mrs Peter Couture in Liberty Street with daughter and son in law, guests from Rhode Island, Exeter visitors in Bath, and multiple visits among local families. Also notes birthdays and anniversaries with small travels to Boston and Portland.

Peter Couture Liberty Street Antonio Puna Freeport Rhode Island

Miss Drusilla Fielding Hosts Elizabeth Fielding and Winnifred Thompson

Miss Drusilla Fielding of 704 High street entertained her sister Elizabeth Fielding and friend Winnifred Thompson of Washington DC over the weekend.

Drusilla Fielding High Street Elizabeth Fielding Winnifred Thompson Washington, D. C

Minstrels Pleases Large Audience Here On Saturday Evening

The Merry Melody Minstrels presented by Lincoln Lodge No 10 Independent Order of Odd Fellows and produced by Carl P Meister played Morse High School auditorium before a sold out crowd. Notable acts included teen Donny Jenkins singing Unchained Melody tap specialty, pianist William Eves, Bath banjoist Kit Totman, six year old Taffy Robinson and numerous local performers. Carl Meister led a large cast with Lillian Donaco and Kit Totman orchestra backing.

Lincoln Lodge No. 10 Independent Order of Odd Fellows Carl P. Meister Morse High School Donny Jenkins William Eves Topsham Maine Enesto Lecuona Bath Kit Totman Taffy Robinson Warren Raynes Paul Crocker Gary Meister Diane Bobby Merrill Stanley Brimigion George Stimpson Janet Sharkey Mike Freeman Georgia Brown Ann Cyr Carol Guerette Connie Gray Eddie Hagan Alexander Carolyn Munsey Eddie Page Jimmy Juliano Audrey Alexander Charlotte’s Dancing School Ann Berry Jean Lester Merlene Osborne Faye Pye Sharron Holbrook Jean Blake Richard Delano John McMann Patty Atwood Elaine Secott Ruth Doughty Pete Barter Lillian Donaco Lynn Plummer Reggie Stacy Eddie Gediman Totman Daniel E. Burgess Cedric Sukeforth Paul Kelley Harold Carter Vernon French Margaret Meister Marie Darling Gladys Page Frances Pletts Mr. Burgess Wilbur Casey James Knight Merton Cousins Inez Carter Harland Boynton Walter McMann Eunice Perry Grace Casey Charlotte Leeman Carol Bartels Judy McPhee Sandra London Carol Cummings Adelle Rubin Judy Boyce Donna McDougal Carol Henderson Joan Miller Betty McPhee Annette Bourget Roxanne Legard Leonard Boucher Gene Hersom Robert Freeman Neal Hagerthy Shirley Robinson Stephanie Rush Joan Chambers Sandra Phinney Jackie Frost Jerneen Doyle Judy Lesier Dickie Darling Conrad Hersom Fred Fox Paul

Mr and Mrs Ralph Allen observe 50th wedding anniversary

Mr and Mrs Ralph Allen celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house at their North Harpswell home on Sunday. Former Brunswick and Lisbon Falls residents, Mrs Allen once worked at Bath Iron Works during World War I. Over 90 guests attended, including Mrs Virginia Smith and Mrs Sybil Leonard of Phippsburg.

Ralph Allen North Harpswell Allens Brunswick Lisbon Falls Allen Bath Iron Works,Corp Virginia Smith Sybil Leonard Phippsburg

Leavitts and friends host weekend in Rumford and Branford

Local social notes report Mr. and Mrs. Dudley Leavitt of 9 Valley Road spent Sunday in Rumford with Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Mortenson and son Lee, sister in law Mrs. Mortenson. Merle Niles returned home after visiting Branford Connecticut and Stratford. Mildred Nichols visited Portland. Anna Packard returns to 473 Middle Street to resume duties at Pownal State School. John Clark Jr. welcomed daughter Joanne Marie born Oct 21 at Memorial Hospital. Elizabeth Hill to wed Edward Parr Johnson Jr. at Presbyterian church in Bedford New Hampshire. Hill is granddaughter of Mrs. Charles T. Jackson. Elford Stover returns from Naragansett visit. Fred Jones opening Lisbon Falls insurance office with J Phair Jones. Merle C. Niles returns from Stratford and Branford visits.

Lillian Marshall High Street Stephen A. Marshall Levittown N. Y Stephen Marshall Richard Dale Mineola Marshalls Scott Mr. Marshall Pan American Airways London Rome Paris Frankfurt Helsinki Stockholm Prestopans Scotland Gander Newfoundland Maine New York Dudley Leavitt Valley Road Rumford Alvin Mortenson Lee Mortenson Mrs. Leavitt Merle Niles Middle Street Robert Niles Branford, Conn Jane Niles Stratford, Conn Anna Packard Brockton Mass Pownal State School John Clark, Jr Maxwell Street Joanne Marie Memorial Hospital Elizabeth Hill Francis B. Hill Manchester N. H Edward Parr Johnson Presbyterian Church Bedford Miss Hill Charles T. Jackson South Street Merle C. Niles Robert Branford Conn

Maine Woman Candidate For National D.A.R. Office

Augusta resident Mrs Leroy Fogg Hussey Sr has announced her candidacy for librarian general of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution. She has long held Maine and national offices and attended recent D A R and patriotic group meetings in Washington with Mrs Frederick Groves of Cape Girardeau Missouri.

Leroy F. Hussey Augusta Leroy Fogg Hussey National Society Daughters of the American Revolution Frederick Groves Cape Girardeau Missouri Continental Congress Washington, D. C Hussey Maine Society D. A. R. National Officers’ Club National Chairmen's Association General Club Children of the American Revolution Daughters of Colonial Wars Daughters of American Colonists Society of Mayflower Descendants General Knox Memorial Association Groves Washington

New Bath Residents Include Lt Cmdr Derr Family

Among new residents in this city are Lt Cmdr and Mrs P H Derr and children Patsy Robin and Christopher. Derr, stationed at Brunswick Naval Air Base, came to Bath from London England where he had been stationed for two years with the Navy Air Force.

Ralph Steen, Jr U. S. Air Force Japan Warner Robins Air Force Base Georgia Steen Susan Ralph III Ralph Steen Arrowsic Cmdr P. H. Derr Patsy Robin Christopher Derr Brunswick Naval Air Base Bath London England Navy Air Force

Health official returns after vacation in Massachusetts

Mrs A George Moses resumes duties at the local office of the State Department of Health and Welfare after an annual two week vacation spent in Massachusetts with relatives.

A. George Moses State Department of Health and Welfare Massachusetts

Morse High Seathletic Ticket Sale Schedule 1955 56

Morse High announces season ticket application and drawing for 1955 56 basketball. Applications run Oct 31 to Nov 12 with drawing Nov 28. Reserved seats 7.50, remaining 0.90. general admission 0.60. Houston High plays Dec 16. nine home games. Athletic Director Duncan Farrell leads. board members Ralph Brewer Robert Perry and Principal Raymond Farnham approved.

Morse Duncan H. Farrell Ralph Brewer Robert Perry Board of Education Raymond Farnham Farrell Bath Daily Times Houston High School Morse High School Bath

Mrs. McGuiggan Heads Bath P.T.A. Central Council

Mrs. Edward McGuiggan was elected president of the Bath P.T.A. Central Council at its first Fall meeting hosted by South End P.T.A. on Washington Street. New officers include Granville Colby as vice president, Cyrus Ashe secretary, and Merton Bradway treasurer, with installation by Mrs. Orris Ames.

Edward McGuiggan Bath P.T.A. Central Council South End Orris Ames McGuiggan Colby Saco Robert K. Wilson Brunswick Naval Air Station Navy Maine White House Loring R. Addison Isadore Singer Morse High School

Past Ladies of Myrtle Lodge Plan Banquet

Members of the Past Ladies Club of Myrtle Lodge of Odd Fellows met Monday evening with Mrs. Sadie Savage at her Middle Street home to discuss plans for the annual banquet on November 28. Further details will be announced.

Myrtle Lodge of Odd Ladies Sadie Savage Middle Street

Central Church League marks 50th anniversary at parish house

Central Church League celebrated its 50th anniversary Monday evening at the parish house. Four charter members and fifteen past presidents were honored, with Mrs. Carroll Watson and Mrs. Edmund Briggs among those present. An early-activities skit and a fifty-year historical sketch highlighted the program, recalling the group’s 1905 formation and wartime Red Cross aid.

League of Central Church John McInnes Carroll Watson Edmund P. Briggs James P. Ledyard League of Central Congregational Church Watson A. George Moses E. Lawrence McCurdy Donald F. Preble Edward A. Cummings Horace P. Morse Margaret Martha Foote Washington Street League New Meadows Inn Red Cross Briggs Luther S. Thompson Owen Ledyard Leonard Lord Marius H. Page Rudolph McRae Ethel Blake John H. Grindell Edward McMann Herbert F. Pierce Gardiner R. Deering Hiram

Halloween Themed Lodge Meeting Noted In Myrtle Chapter

At a Monday evening meeting with Halloween decor hosts Mrs Lydia Bourget and Mrs Anne Misner served refreshments in the dining room. Attendees included Mrs Jennie Cameron Mrs Pearl Campbell Mrs Lucelia Blake Mrs Lizzie B Chaney and Mrs Louise Rogers with Miss Ethel Rogers as guest. Officers of Myrtle Lodge to be installed Friday at the G A R Hall with Louise Rogers and Alice Lewis as installing officers.

Lydia Bourget Anne Misner Jennie Cameron Pearl Campbell Lucelia Blake Lizzie B. Chaney Louise Rogers Ethel Rogers Myrtle Lodge G. A. R Hall Alice Lewis

Lowell Temple Pythian Sisters Install New Officers

Deputy Susie Darreh assisted by Sarah Potter installed Jane Shea as excellent senior and Ruth Sprague as secretary of Lowell Temple Pythian Sisters at a meeting held Wednesday last week to fill vacancies from resignations of Edith Miller and Alice Winslow. Members discussed plans for the forthcoming inspection on November 9.

Susie Darreh Sarah Potter Jane Shea Ruth Sprague Lowell Temple Pythian Sisters Edith Miller Alice Winslow

Freeport couple Wed at St Josephs Yarmouth

Miss Jeannine Puiia formerly of Bath and Reginald Wescott of Freeport married at St Josephs church Yarmouth. The bride daughter of Antonio A Puiia and the late Clara V Puiia. groom son of Mr and Mrs John Wescott and employed at Brunswick Naval Air Station. They will live in Freeport after a wedding trip to Connecticut.

Jeannine Puiia Freeport Bath Reginald Wescott St. Joseph’s Church Yarmouth Antonio A. Puiia Clara V. Puiia Wescott John Wescott Brunswick Naval Air Station Freeport High School

Second grader Richard Swain Treated for Leg Fracture

Richard Swain seven year old son of Mr and Mrs Newell Swain of 316 Washington street and a pupil at Mitchell school has returned home from Memorial hospital where he was treated for a leg fracture.

Margaret Voorhees James Voorhees Page Street Maine General Hospital Margaret Huse Memorial School Richard Swain Newell Swain Washington Street Mitchell School Memorial Hospital

Gowen Baby Born at Memorial Hospital

Mr and Mrs Clarence Gowen of 6 Noble avenue welcomed a son born October 22 at Memorial Hospital. The newborn Clarence James Gowen Jr weighs five pounds five ounces and joins the family as their new heir.

Clarence Gowen Noble Avenue Memorial Hospital Clarence James Gowen, Jr

Bath Patrolman And Wife Open Home To Extra Kids

Bath patrolman Ben jamin Fitzgerald and his wife cared for a mother in need and her four children, taking in two more strangers at 5 a.m. Sunday. Officers Coombs and Niles coordinated care while Mrs Fitzgerald welcomed the additional youngsters, with grandparents later notified and all safely cared for.

Bath Benjamin Fitzgerald Fitzgerald Robert Coombs Coombs Merle Niles Niles Mrs. Fitzgerald Orcs

Also Mentioned on This Page

Charles Howe Edgett Street Mr. Howe Oakhurst Edgar Leavitt Academy Street American Legion Legion Waterville Charles Wilson Henry Henrikson Bluff Road Henry M. Powers H. Martin Powers Powers Mediterranean Florence Charpentier New England Center Hospital Harrison Avenue Bennett Street Kenneth Jaquith Joe Eddie Brenda Amy Union Street Court Pascagoula Miss Jaquith Lorene Knight Thomas Bounds Birmingham Bath Iron Works Corp Eleanor Marks Massachusetts General Hospital Mrs. W. Percy Marks Louis Brockway School Street Memorial Henry S. Cope, Jr USN Malta Cope Alberta Richards Albert Richards Woolwich Cumberland Street Henry S. Cope Butztown Amelise Bourque Catharine H. Legard Quebec Louis Mihalos Denny Road Mihalos Loraine Light Harold Light Wiscasset John Callan 205 North Street James Callan University of Maine Orono Connecticut Maine Ruth E. Totman Winnegance Beverly Kitchen Nathan Jeanie Calais F. W. Woolworth Kitchen Woolworth Alan Fifield Nimard Fifield West Bath George E. Smart Richardson Street Bangor Fred Cary East Brunswick Robert Hatch North River Nursing Home Pembroke Roland Ouellette Paulyne M Ainship Street Spring Street Charles Weston Hopewell, Va Boothbay Harbor John Stewart, Jr Richard and John Weymouth Mr. Stewart Donald Stewart Paul J. Graystuck City Isadore McBean Stanley Antworth Earl Fairbanks Beverly and Jackie Worcester, Mass Mabel Reed Waltham, Mass Luetta Brooks Wolfeboro, N William Temple Exeter Mr. Temple Old Folks Home Vernon Mitchell Quincy, Mass Earl P. Cahoon Harry Bartlett Alma Hamilton Berlin Leon Bartlett Granite Street Carleton Lowell Bedford Street Eugene G. Hart Arthur L. Pratt Joseph E Goldsmith Donna Ellen Old Town Mrs. Goldsmith Louis M. Silverman Oak Street Donna Ellen Oleaves John M. Howe Upper Washington Street Paul Cushman Gorham Loren Jaffe Stamford Lawrence Vail Five Islands Portland Laura B. Doten Ernest Purdy Mrs. Purdy Mildred G. Nichols Elford A. Stover Dummer Street William Wright Narragansett, R. I Fred Jones Times Job Printing Department Jor J. Phair Jones Jones Pejepscot D.A.R Central Church League James T. Caverly Moses McCurdy Preble Perley Ater Martha Margaret Foote Florence Donnell Joseph Torrey Harriet Ledyard Fred C. Lord O. C. Rogers Frank B. Nichols Carrie Moulton Rupert H. Baxter Agnes Humphreys Isabell Turner Lucy Kimball Jennie Hodgkins Annie Palmer Lizzie Moses Frances Holmes Joseph Avery Emma Magoun James Dunton Warren Stilphen Harriet Pendexter Bert Jack W. V. Percy Frances Hobson Chester Andrews Annie Cox Mary Low E. Motley Fuller Flora Bacon W. E. Chase Victor H. Paquet Byron Barker Jane Moulton George A. Ward Edith Howard Hiram T. Stevens Rudolph C. McRae Donald T. Page Edward J. McMann Robert Milliken A. Lincoln Anderson Lowell Temple Pythian Sisters
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