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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1953

Page

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Two Local Women Celebrate Oct 24 Birthdays

Margaret Temple of the Old Folks Home turns 95 and Seddie F Kelley of 625 Washington street is 94. Both are Wesley church attendants and honored by family, friends, and a party with flowers, cakes, and gifts in Bath. Temple has lived at the home since 1946 and previously on Court street with her husband William Temple. Kelley, born Oct 24 1859 in Gloucester, lived in Savannah before Bath, now at 625 Washington with sister Miss Mae Strong assisting at open house.

Wesley Church Margaret Temple Old Folks Home Seddie Kelley Washington Street William Temple Court Street William M. Temple Exeter N. H Edna Kelley Bath Iron Works Clyde MacKinnon Middle Street Mae Strong Cambridge Mass MacKinnon Mary Whitten Russell Street Miss Strong Massachusetts Bath

Bath Woman Sponsors Navy Craft at East Boothbay Yard

Mrs. Robert MacDaniel wife of Lieut MacDaniel Navy Office Bath Iron Works sponsored the AMS 154 launched 10 15 Saturday from Hodgdon Brothers yard East Boothbay. She wore a tan and brown ensemble with rose coat hat carried bouquet. luncheon followed at Boothbay Harbor Country Club. Lieut MacDaniel and three children reside at 1298 Washington St. The event drew Naval Department and Bath Iron Works guests.

Robert MacDaniel Lieut. MacDaniel Navy Office At Iron Works MacDaniel Navy Office Bath Iron Works U. S. Ams 154 Hodgdon Brothers Yard East Boothbay Boothbay Harbor Country Club Ann Stanton New York City Washington Street Varrious Naval Yards Coco Solo Panama Margaret Strack Bath

November Proclaimed Religion In American Life Month

Bath City Council Chairman Stanley R. Hunter proclaims November as Religion In American Life Month urging residents to attend houses of worship. The measure highlights gratitude to God, national freedoms, and a call for renewed religious faith and church support during the month.

Hunter Stanley R. Hunter Bath

Committees And Workers For 1953 Memorial Hospital Fair

The 1953 Memorial Hospital Fair lists chairmen and members across booths and activities. Notable entries include Alfred D. Caton as chairman and Carl R. Dearborn Jr. as co chair, with numerous auxiliary, garden club, Lions club and Knights of Columbus participants. The roster covers booths from White Elephant to cooked food and special games, with names linked to each duty and committee.

Alfred D. Caton Carl R. Dearborn, Jr Dean Shaw Charles B. Doyle Bowen Torrey Richard Kimball Karcher Jackson Frank A. Givin Richard Kimpele G. Thomas Murdy Wake Rand Evelyn F. Hobbs Paul A. Marchant Lawrence G. Katz James A. Gillies, Jr Benjamin A. Zimmerman Sumner Sewall White Elephant Booth Eleanor Wilson William Kelley William Niss William Mussenden Frederick Robie Theodore Bertocci Roger Luke Eugene Eberhard Frederick Haggett Leslie Shumway George E. Barker, Jr Garden Club Booth Frank Reinoehl Cornwellis G. Thomas Murphy Arthur Colby Kenneth Francisco William Mennealy Shirley Labbie Arthur King George Sargent Joseph Mullaney David Dickson Sagadahoc Red Gun & Skeet Association Booth Walter P. White Donald McKinnon John McLaughlin Kenneth Jaquith Robert Donnell Arthur Sturtevant John Gaudet Club Forty-Two Fudge Booth Gordon Allen Norman Seekins George Sarkis Robert Footer William Greene Frances Grainger Milton Footer Church Booth Albert Whitney Alice Johnson Carville Douglas John Gillespie Adelbert Mall Wilmer Voorhees Mildred Nichols Beta Sigma Phi Russell Turcotte Albert Desmond Harold Perry Edward Cummings George Gallant Richard Raven Ruth Davis Robert Frink Frank Curran Ellis Booth Edward J. McMann Joseph Desmond Bart O'Donnell Maurice Glidden Lions Club Booth Harry Thebeau E. Lawrence McCurdy Harold P. Small American Legion Booth Frank H. Reinoehl Robert Wagner C. Harding Ayer John Grindell Robert Brownell Paul Moore Donald F. Preble Clyde Ambrose Harold Avery Ralph Bragg Robert Hatch W. Dayton Hill J. Haviland Torrey Norman Drummond Brian Jewett Mark Hennessy Carl Anderson Melvin Comeau Joseph Wilson Stanley Peterson Clarence Warner Karcher S. Jackson Richard Jackson Frank Donnell Elliot Hanson Knights of Columbus Noah Caton Deborah Caton Bernard Lalonde Arthur Bourque Walter Hunt Wayne Akeley Eugene Sukeforth Robert McMurray Isabella Fuel Booth Edward B William Turpie Anne Kimball Claude Gillette Frank Givin Edwin Andrews Arthur Hutchins Charles Footer, Jr Duncan McInnes Samuel Hooper George Musk Howard Mayo Eugene Desmond Delmore Gilman Harold McElman Rodney E. Ross, Jr Horace Morse Theodore Watson West Bath Grange Twin Bees Dyer-Flaherty Post Odd Fellows Myrie Lodge Odd Ladies Good Will Club Lionesses Club Cosmopolitan Club

Two Weeks at Audubon Camp Proves of Value

Mrs. Dallas Crabtree, a teacher at Huse Memorial School, spoke at Bath Garden Club about her intensive two week study at Audubon Camp Hog Island Bremen on a Bath Garden club scholarship. She highlighted nature study benefits for her pupils and explained camp aims to promote conservation through first hand study and the balance of nature.

Dallas Crabtree Huse Memorial School Bath Garden Club Arthur Sewall Stone House Farm Crabtree Hog _ Island Bremen Audubon Camp Bucheister Earl Farnham David Dickson Cromwell Rogers Arthur King Frank Reinoehl Washington Street Arthur Colby Seth Mullin Horatio Baker Togus State Hospital Fairfield Sanatorium Mullin Red Cross The George Sargent Rogers Memorial Frank Sparks Belfast Norman Howard Herbert Lemont Good Programs State Federation State House Augusta Blaine House Moatsweag

North Carolina Uses Safety Slogan on License Plates

North Carolina begins a highway safety drive with license plate slogans reading Drive safely. Motor Vehicles Commissioner Edward Scheidt says the state is first to use a safety slogan on its licenses as part of a broader plan to reduce accidents.

Raleigh, N. C North Carolina Edward Scheidt

Annual Meeting at Central Church in Bath Proceedings

The 118th annual meeting of the Third Congregational Parish of Bath was held Monday evening at Central church parish house. Richard Kimball chaired the Prudential Committee and duties opened with prayer. A ham dinner by The League preceded the meeting as reports showed finances in excellent order despite higher expenses from improvements. The budget, including a $566.72 contribution toward a $4.5 million Congregational Building Loan Fund, was discussed and adopted. A nominating committee named officers and board members, with Mrs Merritt Mitchell as clerk and Mrs Arthur MacDonald as treasurer. Various groups reported on services, gifts, renovations, and ongoing support, with plans for spring work and furniture needs. Continued coverage promised.

Third Congregational Bath Central Church Parish Richard Kimball Prudential Committee Hodgkins League Merritt Mitchell Karcher S. Jackson Arthur MacDonald Kimball Congregational Christian Church Congregational Christian Church Building Loan United States Jackson Clyde Mallett Donald Page John Grindell Clyde Ambrose J. Haviland Torrey A. M. Main Robert Milliken Ladies’ Aid Harry Larrabee S. Theodore Bertocci Jason Merrill Rudolph McRae H. P. Small E. Lawrence McCurdy Arthur L Pratt Larrabee A. Lincoln Anderson McRae Bertocci Arthur L. Pratt L. E. Hodgkins Women's Fellowship

Bath Iron Works keel lays for Forrest Sherman destroyer

Rear Admiral Wilson D Leggett joined Bath Iron Works officials to lay the keel of USS Forrest Sherman DD 931. The ship 418 feet long displaces about 3518 tons and is one of three destroyers to be built for the U S Navy. The ceremony honored Admiral Sherman, late Chief of Naval Operations.

Wilson D. Leggett US. N Bureau of Ships Washington Bath Iron Works Corp Bath Yard U.S. Navy Bath U. S.- Forrest Admiral Leggett George Young Auburn Wilson D. Leg Sherman Maine Gett, Jr USN Navy Department Bath Iron Works Forrest Sherman Admiral Sherman Naval Operations Navy BIW John R. Newell J. William Schulze USS William S Pete” Newell

Rotarians Host Ladies Night Halloween Party at South End

The Bath Rotary Club held a Ladies Night Halloween party Tuesday at the South End PTA hall with decorations, a chicken pie supper, and a concert by Cliff Leeman. Prof. Athern P Daggett of Bowdoin College spoke on the United Nations as part of the anniversary observance, drawing lively attendance.

Bath Rotary Athern P Daggett Bowdoin College Rotarian Sargent Daggett United Nations Ruth Dickson George Sargent Lawrence Weld David C Dickson

Dromore Grangers Install Officers After Supper

Nearly 100 attended a meat loaf supper at Dromore grange before officers were installed by State Grange Treasurer Charles M White of Winthrop. Rig Campbell became master, with a full slate including Eve len Beals chaplain and Hazel Ellis secretary. Remarks by Edwin Haggett and Alton Collins followed as plans for future events were announced.

Dromore Grange the Grange Ada King Anna Hanson Florence Rollins Lillian Blair State Grange Charles M White Winthrop Merrymeeking Grange Rig Campbell Thomas Traces Evelen Beals Mvylon Ellis Arthur Tolman Hazel Ellis Aletha Campbell Charles Stevens Helen Quimby Ceres Elnora McMann Pomona Lucy Cutting Flora Clira Ellis Raymond Vachon Lvomore Orange Edwin W. Hagcett West Bath Alton Collins Florence Collins Lenora McMann Collins West Bath Hall Ethel Robshaw Presley Bath

Legion contributes $100 to junior drum bugle corps

Smith-Tobey Post A L votes to give $100 toward expenses for the Legion sponsored Junior Drum and Bugle Corps. William E Milliken, corps director, outlined the need before the executive committee and members approved. Patrick Nugent praised Dirigo Boss State activities and the Bath Post sponsorship.

Legion Carl Anderson Abe Greenblatt Legion Treasury Patrick Nugent Dirigo Boss State Orono Bath Post Dirigo Bay Nugent Prog@i Francis McLaughlin Henry D Small Morse High School Earl Doucette Maine Development Commission

Also Mentioned on This Page

East Boothbay Yard Naval Department India Hospital Fair Audubon Della Crabtree Annual Meeting Central Church Chief Bureau Rotarians Dickson Wyatt Albertson Eugene M. Desmond Loring Addison James Thorpe Vinal Hunnewell William L. Skelton Tarpy Schulten Hayward Newcomb Marius Page Harmon Eliason Atwood Smart Harold Troop John Dromore Grangers Dirigo House Committee Joseph Fournier Mexico Turkey
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