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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1953
Page
6
A prettily arranged pre-nuptial shower honored Miss Norma Hathorne at the Simpson home on Fishercourt. Guests praised decor and gifts as Miss Hathorne and Wesley Simpson Jr will marry in early fall. The party featured a two tiered cake, canasta, and refreshments with family and friends in attendance.
The Knights of Columbus Little Leaguers held a surprise birthday party for Roy Stuart at Teddy Ketchum’s home on Lark Street. A iced cake, ice cream, sandwiches, pickles, cookies and punch were served after games. Guests included Joe Marquis, Tippy Newell, Peter and Danny Cooner, Butch and Wayne Reed, Timmy Hark, Paul Avery, Clint Norton, Bobby Brewer, Raymond Parks, Teddy Ketchum, Brenda Brewer, Shirley Ketchum, Mrs. John Ketchum, and Mrs. Robert Brewer.
The weekly Bureau of Health report for the Department of Health and Welfare notes one hepatitis infection in Bath. It also records poliomyelitis in Topsham and a mumps case in Richmond for the same period.
Smith-Tobey post American Legion opened the fall season with strong attendance and a lively meeting. After a flag ceremony and prayer, Commander Russell Turcotte led the group in the Legion preamble. Comrade William Milliken urged funds for two tenor drums and the group approved $100. Building repairs were discussed with a committee to report later. The floor area may be enlarged and plans for beano and dances noted but tabled. Over $500 is in treasury, $200 for hall repairs.
Mrs Charles Robertson was guest of honor at a surprise stork shower Monday last week at the home of Mrs Alex MacDonald on Dummer street. Co hosts were Mrs Dawn Cousins and Mrs Shirley Hughes. Guests displayed gifts from a trimmed card table as the evening concluded with social time.
Sponsored by the Rangeley Lakes Lions, the festival on Oct 3-4 plans a float parade, coronation ball, field events, exhibits, and a salmon and trout viewing area near the town dock. Cub Scout Pack 57 invites fathers and boys eight and older to Vestry meetings Thursdays at seven.
A Bath born former Times newsboy and preacher Rev Harold F Holbrook and his wife visit Bath and Woolwich Pay respects to publisher Frank B Nichols He has served in Baptist ministry in Bath Chicago Cleveland and Chesterland and once led a 10000 strong meeting He hosts a trombone and has family roots in Bath Plymouth and Bridgewater exploring fishing before returning home
Terri Lee Thomas, daughter of Mr and Mrs Ray Thomas of Woolwich, hosted a birthday party on her lawn Friday afternoon for friends to mark her sixth anniversary. Marilyn Ray won a prize for dropping the most clothespins in a milk bottle. Terri Lee received gifts from grandparents and friends, two iced cakes were served with ice cream and punch. Terri Lee looks forward to starting at Woolwich Center School on Sept 14. Those present included Linda Roderick, Marjorie Ray, Carole, Annine and Barbara Orr, Susan Anis, Susan Petit, Pepper Gimsley, John, Shirley and Dan McLean, Jim and Gerry Darnell, Alan and Lynn Thomas. adults included Mrs George McLean and Mrs Emily Ann Hudson.
Audrey M. Levasseur daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur T. Levasseur of 1532 Washington Street enlisted in the U S Air Force on September 1. A 1953 Morse High School graduate she worked as a playground program supervisor this summer. She enlisted at the Bath post office building with a WAC WAF recruiter from 11 PM to 1:30 AM. El Salvador, though smallest in the Western Hemisphere, is the world's third largest coffee producer, after Brazil and Colombia.
Theresa Williams of Winnegance hosted a pre nuptial shower at Winnegance Community House Wednesday last week for her upcoming marriage to Dave Longacre of Elkhart Indiana. Hostesses were her mother Mrs Mabel Williams and sister Mrs Adelaide Mott. A large gathering of friends attended with decorations in green and white and a central gift table. After gifts were opened guests enjoyed assorted sandwiches relishes potato chips home made cakes and coffee. An early fall wedding is planned. Invited guests include Mrs Marion MacDonald Mrs Marilyn Maxwell Mrs Robert Manson and many others.
Charles R King son of Mrs Helena King of 6 Central Avenue was guest of honor at a Friday supper for his 12th birthday. A large iced cake and ices marked the celebration. He will enter seventh grade at Huse Memorial School Tuesday. Guests included Carol Ann Witham Brenda Brewer Barbara Stinson Evelyn Stinson Nancy Garside Sharon Downing Joe Hunter Timmy Stinson Sonny Kingsbury Jackie Renshaw Bath and Nicky Orr Yarmouth.
Bath Democrats will rally for the 1954 state election with a Sept 14 meeting at Bath City Hall auditorium chaired by Arthur D. Boulay. The session will discuss candidates finances and organization with a speaker to be announced.
The brigantine Yankee skippered by Capt Irving Johnson of Springfield anchored in Winneganee Bay off Birch Point Saturday and left Sunday morning after a Summer visit to the coast. The voyage follows prior around the world trips. A Holstein calf grows from 91 pounds at birth to 1075 pounds in two years.
A surprise double stork shower was held Sunday evening at the Steak House in Wiscasset for Mrs. John Ingraham of Bath and Mrs. Manny Cientos wife of the orchestra leader. The private dining room featured a stork centerpiece cradle gifts at opposite ends and pink marshmallow topped storks at each place. Hostesses Mrs. George Reynolds and Mrs. Albert Richard oversaw refreshments as guests included the restaurant manager and spouse and many local residents.
The American Legion Bugle and Drum Corps may receive uniforms soon as funds are raised from ticket sales for October appearances by the United States Marine Band. Exchange tickets remain on sale at Fullerton's Record Store and City Hall Smoke Shop until next Monday, with reserved-seat exchanges and further sales at Bath and surrounding towns. Student tickets for Morse High matinee and lower grades for the evening programs are available at respective schools, and a sample uniform has been ordered for display before the Marine Band concert.
Popham and Reid State Park endured heavy surf and fog as a hurricane moved up the coast and out to sea. Abnormal tides and strong winds produced dangerous seas, while rainfall and strong winds affected the area Sunday night into Monday.
Rate: 25 words first insertion 35 cents. Each subsequent insertion 20 cents. Copy must reach this office not later than Wednesday. If you want to buy or sell farm or shore property call with us or Fred B Reed Co. andley Wallace. 48 Front Street. WANTED Later model wrecked orbird be her Bee Becess
Police Chief Frank Moriarty urges caution as schools reopen. Speed limits near schools will be enforced, with violators sent to court. High school students with cars will be watched for speeding, stop signs, loud horns, and reckless driving. Warning signs will mark school zones and 15 mile per hour limits observed. Children should use sidewalks and cross streets carefully. School Safety Patrol will staff intersections and police patrols will cover before opening and after dismissal.
Mrs. G Kenneth Thayer and son Donald hosted a holiday buffet at 5 Union Street Court to honor Miss Jane Elizabeth Grant on her graduation from Mercy Hospital School of Nursing in Portland. Guests included parents J Russell Grant and Ha dene of East Hartford, Lieut. and Mrs. Charles A Andrea Jr and son Charles from Laredo, Hurley Grant of New York, Eleanor K Thurston of Boston, Edward A Bryant and friend Richard Lavine, among others in Bath.
Bath traffic during Labor Day weekend was heavy as thousands of vacationers departed Maine. From Brunswick to Portland vehicles moved slowly bumper to bumper due to the Route 1 and 201 junction at Brunswick. Coastal traffic remained steady with only minor scrapes and fender benders reported in the area.
A giant squid, a carnivorous sea creature, may weigh up to 30 tons and resembles an octopus but with ten arms instead of eight.
Merrymeting Grange meets Friday. Main Street sidewalk complete. Bowdoinham Richmond observation post near ready with lights, phone, and split shifts. Mutual aid from Richmond planned. opening day to include state and town officials. Bowdoinham schools opened. teachers listed. second grade position sought. Local social and travel notes follow.
Three Portland families were weekend guests of relatives. Mrs Judson Pierpont and son Robert left for Rochester NY after visiting East Bowdoinham. Mrs Weitzel and two children headed to Ohio with her parents after a vacation at the Dr Brown home. Ida Carr sold her Millay Road home and will board with Mrs Herbert Adams Bowdon. Allan Frizzle and son Gordon attended Windsor Fair midweek.
Sagadahoc County sheriff's department calls off search for three year old Sherry Ann Tibbetts missing from Bay Point home since Thursday morning. Deputy Belanger says they exhausted all possibilities after volunteers combed woodlands bogs and a quarry without a clue. Indications point to accidental drowning after a fall from an old wharf near the home. Parents and grandparents hold out hope she will be found safe.
Morse High School lists nine games this season with three home dates and six road games. The schedule shows Sept. 19 at Brewer, Sept. 26 home vs Gardiner, Oct. 3 at Kennebunk, Oct. 9 at Rumford, Oct. 17 home vs St Donis, Oct. 24 at Waterville, Oct. 31 at Westbrook, Nov. 7 home vs Sanford, and Nov. 11 at Brunswick. Also included is a recipe note for Boston Cream Pie using vanilla pudding, sponge cake, and chocolate frosting.
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