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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Sep 01, 1955

Page

4

Social notes from Bath and nearby communities

Mrs J D Melphurs and Mrs Edith Spencer of Tampa visit Mr and Mrs Thompson A Potter on Court Street. Miss Jolene Suslar visits Birch Point with Betsy Greene. Several residents travel, visit relatives, or recover from surgery. Rodney E Ross Jr returns from Maine General Hospital. Rev Hodgkins and Rev Wilson arrive for short stays. families depart for Arlington Virginia and Portland after visits in Bath and surroundings.

Jolene Suslar Carlene F. Suslar Front Street Betsy Greene John A. Green, Jr Birch Point

Drum and Bugle Corps Members Ill at Home

Meredith Mitchell and Heather McClure of the Smith Tobey Post Junior Drum and Bugle Corps are confined at home due to illness. Gene Pelchat visited Charles Pinkham and family on Green Street Friday night. Pelchat, a World War II Army veteran who served with Mr Pinkham, is on a three week vacation from duties at Brown Paper Co Berlin NH. Hiram Turner returns to West Somerville MA after a vacation stay with his cousin Mrs Frank Turner and Mrs Clara Hansen of 55 Union Street.

Meredith Mitchell Heather McClure Smith- Tobey Post Gene Pelchat Charles Pinkham Green Street Mr. Pelchat Mr. Pinkham Brown Paper Co Berlin N. H Hiram Turner West Somerville Mass Frank Turner Clara Hansen Union Street

Local residents return from West Coast visits

Mr and Mrs Stanley Burgess came back to 525 Middle Street after a three week Seattle trip visiting Mrs John Moore and their grandchildren. They traveled by air and were joined by grandson Thomas McDonough who will finish his senior year in Seattle High School. Other local visitors included Mr and Mrs John P Grayken of Boston and Charles Everett of Presque Isle.

Alfred Judge East Taunton Mass Lawrence Vail Five Islands Mr. Vail William Hewett West Dennis Clearwater Fla Stanley Burgess Middle Street Seattle Wash John Moore Moore Mr. Burgess Hyde Windlass Co

Residents Return From Boston and Local Hospital Notes

Mr and Mrs Paul E Akeley and children Nan Mark Time Mrs John Rines and John 3d Eugene Rittall return from Boston. Jerry McCall four month old son of Mr and Mrs Jack McCall is a patient at Memorial hospital. Grace Weston of Newton Mass guests of Miss Mary F Gibbons. Elaine Goodwin of North Berwick visiting relatives at Brighams Cove cottage. Lena Miller at Memorial hospital under observation. Elna McCabe hosted visitors from Kellogg parsonage South Harpswell and others. Oliver Huntington of Washington DC was a guest of Mrs Wilbur Casey in her home on Washington Street.

Paul E. Akeley Nan Mark John Rines John 3d Eugene Rittall Boston Jerry McCall Jack McCall Denny Road Memorial Hospital Grace Weston Newton, Mass Mary F. Gibbons Washington Street Elaine Goodwin North Berwick Mrs. Lawrence Small Brigham’s Cove Cottage Elna McCabe North Street Alice Coleman Kellogg Parsonage South Harpswell Maurice Haynes Newagen Inn Hollis Pratt South Portland Oliver Huntington Washington, D. C Wilbur Casey

Nelson F Foss suffers finger break from boat mishap

Nelson F Foss of 31 Getchell Street slipped on his boat over the weekend and broke a finger forcing an unscheduled three week vacation. He works as a manufacturer's representative for Maine New Hampshire and Vermont. Former Mayor Walter C Rogers of 663 Washington Street had surgery last week at Memorial hospital and is improving satisfactorily.

Nelson F. Foss Getchell Street Mr Foss Maine New Hampshire Vermont Walter C. Rogers Washington Street Memorial Hospital

Attorneys attend state bar meeting at Hotel Samoset Rockland

John P. Carey and Charles T Small, both attorneys, were among attendees at the annual State Bar meeting held last week at the Hotel Samoset in Rockland. Mme Van Zandt Wheeler entertained her nephew Ric Neukranz and family at the Sasanoa Inn, Woolwich, August 18 before their trip home to Fenton Mid. Marilyn House of 815 Washington street left last week for a visit with Mr and Mrs Hyland Working of Norwich Conn. Mr and Mrs Working lived in Bath for several months last year. Mr and Mrs Ernest F. Lanagan of Milton Mass returned after visiting Lanagan's sister Mrs Edwin F. Small in Winnegance.

Paul Reynolds Rochester N. Y Carlyle Taber Bath Street Small Point Beach John P. Carey Charles T Small State Bar Hotel Samoset Rockland Mme. van Zandt Wheeler West Point Ric. Neukranz Sasanoa Inn Woolwich Fenton Marilyn House Washington — Street Hyland Working Norwich, Conn Working Bath Ernest EF. Lanagan Milton, Mass Mr. Lanagan Edwin F. Small Me Small Winnegance

Mrs Higgins Improves After Return From Hospital

Mrs Fred Higgins returned to her home at 80 Lincoln Street last week from Maine General Hospital Portland. She remains confined but is reported improving satisfactorily.

Fred Higgins Lincoln Street Maine General Hospital Portland

Mrs Jacob Wheeler Confined at Home by Illness

Mrs Jacob Wheeler of 19 Corl igs Street is confined to her home due to illness.

Jacob Wheeler Corligs Street

Powers Return From City Trip With Son Aboard Ship

Mr and Mrs H Powers return to their Bay Point cottage after a New York City vacation week. Their son Henry Powers third assistant engineer sails Friday for the Mediterranean aboard the S S Excambion of the American Export Lines. They witnessed the Knights Templar parade tied to a con clave event in New York.

H. Martin Powers Bay Point New York City Henry Powers S. S. Excambion Powers Mediterranean New York Knights Templar

Carter Visit On Green Street In Washington

Mr. and Mrs. Edward Carter of Washington DC visit Mr. Carter's sister Miss Isabel E. Carter at her home on Green street.

Mrs Edward Carter Washington, D. C Mr. Carter Miss Isabel E. Carter Green Street

Duke Professor to Deliver Essay for Math Society

Dr. R F Pinkham of Duke University Durham N C has been appointed to deliver an essay to the American Mathematical Society in Ann Arbor Michigan He is the son of Mr and Mrs Fred Pinkham of 19 Mechanic Street

R. F. Pinkham Duke University Durham N. C American Mathematical Society Ann Arbor Mich Dr. Pinkham Fred Pinkham Mechanic Street

Miss Jean Shumway Returns Home After Visit Abroad

Miss Jean Shumway daughter of Mr and Mrs Leslie C Shumway 638 High Street has returned to her home after spending several weeks with relatives in Boisetown New Brunswick.

Jean Shumway Leslie C. Shumway High Street Boisetown N. B

Secretary Dorothy McKenna Returns to School Office

Dorothy McKenna resumes duties as secretary in the office of Superintendent Loring R. Addison on Monday after a two month leave. During her absence her sister Isabel Johansen a Morse High student substituted. J Franklin Howe of 28 Andrews Road is on his annual vacation from Brooke Chevrolet Inc.

Edwina Young Dorothy McKenna Superintendent of Schools Loring R. Addison Isabel Johansen Morse High School McKenna J. Franklin Howe Andrews Road Brooke Chevrolet Inc

Rowes Return to Higgins Beach After Bath Property Closure

Mr and Mrs William Rowe return to their Summer home at Higgins Beach following a trip to Bath to close the estate of Mrs Rowes late parents at 54 Washington Street. The Nelsons house was recently bought by Herman Shepard.

William Rowe Higgins Beach Bath

Boston visitors Louis Annacone and Nelma Frateschi in Bath

Louis Annacone and Nelma Frateschi from Boston and Lewis ton were business visitors in Bath over the weekend.

Louis Annacone Nelma Frateschi Boston Lewiston Bath

Wisharts Vacationing with Shelburne Falls Family

Mr and Mrs Robert Wishart and daughter Heather visit Mrs Wisharts mother Mrs Harry Cullis of Shelburne Falls Mass weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Percy Low at their Birch Point cottage.

Anne Day Harry L. Day Greenstreet Molly Drake William P. Drake Birch Point Squirrel Island Robert Wishart Heather Wishart Harry Cullis Shelburne Falls Mass Mr. Wishart Percy Low

Local councilors return from Kent's Hill camp

Jackie Hartley and Joe McCole have returned to their homes after serving as councilors at Kent's Hill boys camp for the Summer. Miss Norma A. Pierce of Hartford, Conn., is spending a week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Scott Morse of 15 Andrews road. Miss Pierce works at Connecticut Mutual Life Insurance Co. in Hartford.

Jackie Hartley Joe McCole Kent's Hill Norma A. Pierce Hartford, Conn Scott Morse Andrews Road Miss Pierce Connecticut Mutual Life Insurance Co Hartford

Rosenthal couple vacation ends with Burlington trip

Mr and Mrs Mark Rosenthal left Sunday for Burlington Vermont after spending a week at the home of Mr and Mrs Robert Levine 141 Lincoln Street.

Mark Rosenthal Burlington, Vt Robert Levine Lincoln Street

Daughters of Senator Cummings Return From Resort Work

The Misses Julianna and Carol Cummings daughters of Senator and Mrs Charles F Cummings of 45 Bedford Street have returned home after summers employed at resorts Julianna in the White Mountains and Carol at Holly Inn Mr and Mrs Kenneth O Herrin and Mr and Mrs James Herrin and son Robert of Canaan were Sunday guests of Mrs John C Herrin of West Bath

Julianna Carol Cummings Charles F. Cummings Bedford Street White Mountains Carol Holly Inn Kenneth O. Herrin James Herrin Robert Canaan John C. Herrin West Bath

Owen couple returns home after visit to Long Island relatives

Mr and Mrs W S Owen have returned to their home in Locus Valley Long Island after visiting their daughter and son in law Mrs and Mrs Roger M Luke of 103 Middle Street.

W. S. Owen Locus Valley Long Island N. Y Roger M. Luke Middle Street

Byhouwer announce birth of daughter Inora Alice

Mr and Mrs Jan C Byhouwer of Oak Street announce the birth of a daughter Saturday at Memorial Hospital. The baby has been named Inora Alice.

Jan C. Byhouwer Oak Street Memorial Hosital Inora Alice

Coombs Family Planned Long Island Visit

Herman F. Coombs and his son George fly to Glen Cove on a short visit. Mr. Akeley, assistant personnel director of Bath Iron Works Corp., takes his annual vacation. The by and Martha party enjoy a week at St George's Lake, Liberty.

Herman F. Coombs George Glen Cove Long Island Martha Meadowway St. George's Lake Liberty Mr. Akeley Bath Iron Works Corp

Attorney S Emory Bentley Visit at Bussey Residence

Attorney S Emory Bentley of Dartmouth Massachusetts was a recent guest of Mr and Mrs Lynn M Bussey of 46 Green Street.

S. Emory Bentley Dartmouth, Mass Lynn M. Bussey Green Street

Milford family returns from Popham Beach vacation

Mr and Mrs Allen Gregware and sons David and Paul have returned to Milford New Jersey after two weeks away. Miss Patty Parks daughter of Mr and Mrs Alfred A Parks Jr of 808 High Street has returned home after working the summer at Oak Grove hotel Boothbay.

Allen Gregware David and Paul Milford N. J Popham Beach Patty Parks Alfred A. Parks, Jr High Street Oak Grove Hotel Boothbay

New York Guest Stephen Galatti Visits Small Point

Stephen Galatti of New York City spent a weekend with Mr and Mrs Loyall F Sewall at their Small Point residence. He joined local hosts for a quiet weekend gathering and enjoyed the coastal setting.

Stephen Galatti New York City Mrs. Loyall F. Sewall Small Point

Mr and Mrs Kenneth Ricker Return Home From Hermit Island

Mr and Mrs Kenneth Ricker left Monday morning to return to Windsor Ontario after spending two weeks at Hermit Island.

Kenneth Rickerby Windsor Ont Hermit Island

Grace Casey Hosts Niece and Out-of-Town Guests

Mrs Grace Casey of Inginton Street entertained a West Bowdoin home for her niece Mrs Mary Nickerson of Lark Street. Out of town guests included Mrs Katherine Goodrich of Portsmouth NH Mrs Helen Hendrickson of Kittery Mrs Lucy Matthews Mrs Elizabeth Card Miss Nancy Tremblay and Mrs Evelyn Tremblay of Lisbon Falls Mrs Martha Hutchins Miss Sheila Hutchins and Miss Cheryl Hutchings of Portland Mrs Mary Young Mrs Faye Davis Miss Patricia Small Miss Shirley Young and Mrs Susan Small of Bowdoinham Mrs Lottie Burgess of Woolwich Miss Sharon Nickerson of Bath Mrs Janet Huntington Mrs Frances Huntington Mrs Agnes Maxim and Miss Mary Maxim of Litchfield and Mrs Alberta Greenleaf of Lewiston.

Grace Casey Ington Street West Bowdoin Mary Nickerson Lark Street Katherine Goodrich Portsmouth N. H Helen Hendrickson Kittery Lucy Matthews Elizabeth Card Nancy Tremblay Evelyn Tremblay Lisbon Falls Martha Hutchins Sheila Hutchins Cheryl Hutchings Portland Mary Young Faye Davis Patricia Small Shirley Young Susan Small Bowdoinham Lottie Burgess Woolwich Sharon Nickerson Bath Janet Huntington Frances Huntington Agnes Maxim Mary Maxim Litchfield Alberta Greenleaf Lewiston

Local Families Enjoy Summer Outings and Visits in Bath Area

Francis Newell and family vacation with West Head neighbors while pastors and friends share a Brigham's Cove picnic for Altar Boys of St Marys. Attendees include Fr John E Bellefontaine and Fr Lucien Grondin. Nearby, Stephen Johns vacationing at Damariscotta Lake and Isadore Singer relatives host five week stay. Glenn Levine and Sydney Levine children return home after visiting Bath relatives. A Portland business visit by Mrs Grevers and plans for Eliason family gathering near Center Street.

Charles T. Small St. Mary’s Church Brigham's Cove Cottage John E. Bellefontaine Lucien Grondin J. M. Footer Edward B. Hamblett Peter Allain Ashna Sydney Esther Ruth Levine Mark Levine Saul Levine Brooklyn N. Y Bath Isadore Singer Abraham Greenblatt Ada Y. Greenblatt Iscar W. Greenblatt

Airman Richard Lindsey Leaves for Keiser AFB

U S Air Force airman Richard Lindsey departed Sunday for Keiser Air Force Base Mississippi after weeklong visit with his parents Mr and Mrs Elmer Lindsey of West Bath.

Richard Lindsey U. S. Air Force Keisler Air Force Base Mississippi Elmer Hindsey West Bath

Hart Family Returns Home After Weekend Visit

Mr and Mrs Lawrence R Hart and family return to Ashland Massachusetts from a weekend with Mrs Hart on Floral Street Dorothy M Hart at 21 Floral Street Robert Gosselin goes back to Milbury Massachusetts after vacation with his uncle Frank Lehane and Mrs Lehane at Robin son street Virginia Andre leaves for New Britain Connecticut after visiting her parents Charles A Andre and Mrs Andre at 106 Lincoln Street She will teach English and social studies in New Britain this year Harry Musk returns to the Maine Maritime Academy Castine after a weekend with his parents George H Musk and Mrs Musk

Lawrence R. Hart Ashland Mass Mr. Hart Dorothy M. Hart Floral Street Robert Gosselin Milbury Frank Lehane Mrs. Lehane Robinson Street Virginia Andre University of Maine New Britain Conn Charles A. Andre Lincoln Street Miss Andre Beverly Harry Musk Maine Maritime Academy Castine George H. Musk Washington Street

Local visitors and residents return from trips

Mr and Mrs Bernard E Ver num return from Castine with Mrs Esther Terrill librarian of Bucksport Library visiting in Bath Mrs Terrill will stay with the Varnums. Mr and Mrs Ralph G Stetson Jr and son Ralph G 3rd go home to Marblehead after a week with Stetson family on Washington Street. Debra Bragg recovering after a spinal operation and cast remains. she will miss Bath Junior High classes next week but hopes to resume later.

Bernard E. Vernum Varnum Harry W. Macomber Castine Esther Terrill Varnums Ralph G. Stetson, Jr Ralph G Marblehead Mass Mr. Stetson Washington Street Deborah Bragg A. Duncan Bragg Farrin Street Debbie Bath Junior High School Portland

Miss Janet Cohen Begins Nurses Training at Beth Israel

Miss Janet Cohen daughter of Mrs Dora Cohen of 10 Old South Place Newark New Jersey started nurses training on Monday at Beth Israel Hospital She is one of the Cohen triplets who graduated Morse High School last June.

Janet Cohen Dora Cohen Old South Place Beth Israel Hospita Newark N. J Cohen Morse High School

Boyle Family Vacation Visit From Bath to New York

Mr and Mrs Christopher F Boyle of 106 North street and their daughter ny traveled with Mr and Mrs John A Harris and children John Jean Stephen and Bruce to New York while Mr Boyle took his annual Bath Iron Works vacation They visited Ottawa and Parliament in Canada and returned via Montreal the Green Mountains and the White Mountains John Harris son served at Camp William Hinds for three weeks Mrs Harris and children lived with her parents in Bath before moving to Waddington New York where Mr Harris works as a civil engineer with Yhul Hall and Rich on the St Lawrence Seaways

Christopher F. Boyle North Street Anny John A. Harris John Jean Stephen Bruce Waddington N. Y Boyle Bath Iron Works Boyles New York Harris Maine Camp William Hinds

Mrs H D Littlefield Returns From Newport Visit

Mrs. H. D. Littlefield returns to her Newport home after a month with her daughter Mrs. Bernhard A. Knight and Mr. Knight on Lincoln Street.

H. D. Littlefield Newport Bernhard A. Knight Mr. Knight Lincoln Street

Miss Virginia Cameron to Wed Emery F Wilson at St Marys

Miss Virginia K Cameron daughter of Mrs Mildred Stuart of 322 Washington street will marry Emery F Wilson son of Mrs Annie Wilson of 372 Washington street Saturday at three in St Marys rectory. Reception to follow at Bath Country Club.

Virginia K. Cameron Mildred Stuart Washington Street Emery F. Wilson Annie Wilson St. Mary’s Bath Country Club

Lermond Family Attends 25th Reunion in Rumford

Mr and Mrs Herbert Lermond of Winneganee attended his 25th class reunion at Stephens High School in Rumford on Aug 20 and spent the weekend at Rangeley Lakes. Mrs Ben Redding of Somerville Mass visits relatives in Beacon Street home and plans return to Boston Sept 1. Mrs Bernice Burns of 1093 Washington Street is a patient at Memorial Hospital.

Herbert Lermond Winneganee Bernice Burns Washington Street Memorial Hospital

Rockefellers announce birth of daughter Cynthia

Mr and Mrs John D Rockefeller announce the birth of a daughter at Memorial hospital on Sunday. The baby is named Cynthia. Mrs Rockefeller is the former Sally Caton daughter of Mr and Mrs Alfred D Caton of 923 Middle Street. Also notes several social visits and travel updates from New Jersey to Bath and Washington DC.

John D. Rockefeller Memorial Hospital Cynthia Rockefeller Sally Caton Alfred D. Caton Middle Street

Carousel Spotted in Boothbay Cast to Host Luncheon Guests

Mrs Melvin B Henderson and Mrs Edward L Kinder Jr will attend the Carousel production in Boothbay for a Wednesday shooting of choreography and will be luncheon guests of the cast.

Melvin B. Henderson Edward L. Kinder, Jr Carousel Boothbay

Carousel cast feted at Small Point summer home barbecue

Mr and Mrs Edward P Curtis hosted a Sunday barbecue for Carousel cast members at their Small Point summer home. Amy Stebbins returned from Advent Christian Camp meeting in Washington after a week away on vacation from Bath Iron Works duties. Kay Wyman of Small Point and Bath underwent surgery at Memorial hospital. She works at A D Stetson Son Inc. Carl B Swanton and family returned from Milbridge after Mrs Swanton's death, joined by their son Carl B Swanton of Brunswick.

Edward P. Curtis Small Point Amy Stebbins South Street Advent Christian Camp Meeting Washington Bath Iron Works Kay Wyman Small Point and Bath Memorial Hospital Miss Wyman A. D. Stetson & Son, Inc Car B. Swanton Milbridge Mr. Swanton Carrie Swanton Carl B. Swanton Brunswick

Vacation plans of Augusta state bureau workers and local families

Miss Hazel Warner of the State Motor Division Auto Registration Bureau in Augusta is spending her vacation with her parents at 819 Middle Street. Mr. and Mrs. Thompson A. Potter of Court Street will enjoy the holiday weekend as guests of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Godfrey at their Winthrop home.

Hazel Warner State Motor Division Auto Registration Bureau Augusta Harry Warner Middle Street Thompson A. Potter Court Street Albert Godfrey Winthrop

Daniel E Burgess Goes On Two Week Printing Vacation

Daniel E Burgess foreman of the Times printing department is on his annual two weeks vacation.

Daniel E. Burgess Times Printing Department

Stilphen Family Announces Birth in Woolwich

Mr and Mrs Clarence Stilphen Jr of Woolwich announce the birth of a daughter early Wednesday at Memorial Hospital. Mrs Stilphen is the former Lorraine Hersom, daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred Hersom of 8 Maple Street.

Clarence Stilphen, Jr Woolwich Memorial Hospital Stilphen Lorraine Hersom Fred Hersom Maple Street

Old Meeting House To Open At Westport Island Sunday

The century-old Westport Island meeting house opens Sunday afternoon September 4 from 3 30 to 5 30 with Rev Robert P Fra zier of St Philip s Episcopal Church Wiscasset as principal speaker He will discuss the church s history and early settlement and urge funds for preservation Tea follows the 4 p m service which will be held rain or shine Local planning committee members and tea hosts are named with several residents serving in planning and serving roles

Westport Island Robert P. Frazier St. Philip’s Episcopal Church Wiscasset Frazier Westport Annie Tarbox Dorothy Tarbox Donald W. Siebert J. Louis Doyle Katherine Herriman Herbert Cromwell James Harper Virginia Anderson Ellsworth Colb Edwin Cromwell Frank Greenleaf Maude E. Webber Richard Lightfoot William M. Carson Fontaine Bradley Fred I. Greenleaf Winthrop Clark

Winter Street Auxiliary Hosts Annual Picnic at Brigams Cove

Members and guests of the Winter Street Congregational Church Ladies Auxiliary gathered for their annual summer picnic at Brigams Cove the home of Mrs Ernest Freeman. Attendees brought lunches and beverages were provided by hostesses led by Mrs Herbert Anderson Jr with several guests named from Portland New York and local parishioners noted for birthday celebrations this month.

Ladies Auxiliary Winter Street Annie Condon Sydnie Welch Mildred G. Nichols Rachel Nichols Alice Johnson Joseph Cass Thornton Percy Austin Miller Burnelle Anderson Donald Freeman Manley T. Grant Edward Leavitt Morton Young Linwood Abbott Doris Tobey William Bruce Herbert Anderson Henry O. McCabe Herbert Anderson, Jr

VFW Pledges Fight Against Communism at National Encampment

Delegates from the Veterans of Foreign Wars pledged the 1% million members to a continued battle against communism and world government. They created an American Foundation Committee to foster Americanism and oppose subversion threatening U S sovereignty. A resolution urged an advanced and well balanced Merchant Marine.

Boston Veterans of Foreign Wars VFW VFW American Foundation United States U. S

Sagadahoc Young GOP Dinner Meeting Set

The Sagadahoc Young Republican club sponsors a dinner meeting Tuesday the 15th at the West Bath Grange Hall. David H. Stevens, a state highway arena official, will be principal speaker after dinner at 6 45 p m. Public invited. tickets from Dr. William H. Watson Mrs. William A. Grevers or Mrs. William M. Dolloff.

Sagadahoc Young Republican Club West Bath Grange Hall David H. Stevens Arene State Highway

Torrey Couple Welcomes Daughter Debra at Memorial Hospital

Mr and Mrs Edward Torrey of 35 Harwood street announce the birth of their daughter Debra at Memorial Hospital. The baby weighed six pounds one and a half ounces at birth.

Edward Torrey Harwood Street Debra Memorial Hospital

Schulze outlines aims of Associated Industries of Maine

J William Schulze vice president of Bath Iron Works spoke at AIMs 35th annual session in Poland Spring outlining that legislation cannot replace private initiative in building industry but can hinder it He urged maintaining and nourishing Maine industries while balancing long term responsibilities to customers labor communities owners and shareholders The speech stressed the need to consider Maine unique conditions and cited the states small population geography and reliance on industrial output to justify cautious policy.

Schulze Associated Industries of Maine Poland J. William Schulze Bath Iron Works AIM Pennsylvania Michigan Illinois Wisconsin

Bath Red Cross Appeals For Funds To Aid Sufferers

Flood victims in the six northeastern states receive national Red Cross fundraising. Albert Wold notes nationwide support, while Bath Chapter chair Frederick Drake Jr says over five million dollars is needed and two million already allocated. Donations to Bath Red Cross aid relief efforts for New England flood victims.

Eisenhower Albert W. Wold Red Cross Fund Raising Frederick FE. Drake, Jr Bath American Red Cross Ametas Red Cross Red Cross Boston Red Cross Relief Fund Gpal New England Road

Fundraising Contact Details for Center Street Headquarters

The notice lists the headquarters at 15 Center Street and provides contact options with Chairman Drake and Harmon E. Eliason, the fundraising chairman, for donations and inquiries.

Center Street Drake Harmon E. Eliason

Methodists to Attend Workers School in Brunswick

Two Brunswick Methodist churches join the Christian Workers school set for September 22 to 24 at Pleasant Street Methodist. Board members include Norman Emerson chair and Rev. Guy Wilson among others. Committees cover program arrangements publicity chaired by Rev. Wilson and Mrs. Charlotte Russell. Enrollment secretaries come from seven churches and Brunswick Naval Air Station chapel.

Christian Workers School Pleasant Street Methodist Brunswick Norman Emerson E. Carl Libby Betty Hartell Guy Wilson Helen Shealy Charles Lishness Wilson Charlotte Russell Thurland Hall Esther Brown Wilbur Grotts Alice Baird Beacon Street Methodist Church Marc N. King Wesley Methodist Church Ernest Purinton Pleasant Street Church Ralph Miller Orrs Bailey Island Sadie Simpson Brunswick Naval Air Station Stanley Stinchfield Lisbon Methodist Church Gerry Plummer Lisbon Falls Methodist Church

Sedan Damage Report In Bath Friday Morning Crash

A sedan driven by Mrs. Marie A Hemblett of Bath was damaged in a crash with a utility pole on Whiskeay Street Friday morning. Estimated damage was $500. Patrolman Robert Starling said the accident is under investigation.

Marie A. Hemblett Bath Robert Starling

Asphalt Origin: Ancient Greek Meaning Stable Firm

The term asphalt derives from ancient Greek with meanings tied to firmness stability and curing properties. Experts trace its linguistic roots to describe hard semi solid substances used in paving. The word evolved through languages reflecting its material nature.

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