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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Sep 25, 1958

Page

3

Superintendent Speakers At Dike Washington PTA

Superintendent Loring R. Addison addressed the Dike Washington P T A during the fall meeting stressing parent teacher collaboration for student learning and long range school planning. Daniel Scully urged PTA support for Bath Memorial Hospital's Development fund as officers were sworn in and the group decided to maintain last year’s meeting schedule.

Dike-Washington Parent Teacher Association Loring R. Addison P.ta Daniel Scully Bath Memorial Hospital Development Fund Scully P T. A Ways and Means Paul E. Akeley John M. Conley Jr John Coombs Frank Harvie William Cummings Washington Street School Flmira James Dike School Jones E. Merritt Shea Addison Caton

Bath Man Renominated To State Arbitration Board

Governor Edmund S. Muskie renominated Bath resident Jonn. Conley Jr. as the management member of the State Board of Arbitration and Conciliation. Conley, personnel director at Bath Iron Works, plus State Grange Master Maynard C. Dolloff who resigned to pursue the Democratic gubernatorial nomination will serve as public member.

Edmund S. Muskie Jonn. Conley, Jr Bath State Board of Arbitration and Conciliation Conley Bath Iron Works Corp Muskie State Grange Maynard C. Dolloff Dolloff

Michigan Freshman Stephen McNaughton Debuts at U of M

Stephen McNaughton son of Mr and Mrs Walter McNaughton has begun freshman studies at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. A 1957 Morse High School graduate he completed his education at Maine Central Institute Pittsfield in 1958 and spent the summer with his parents in West Lake Louisiana.

Stephen McNaughton Walter McNaughton Scott Golder Winship Street University of Michigan Ann Arbor Stephen Morse Maine Central Institute Pittsfield West Lake

Winter St Church Fellowship Circles Hold Meetings

Winter Street Church Women’s Fellowship held circle meetings on Sept 17 with 17 members at Circle 1 and 16 at Circle 2. Officers and chairs were chosen for various posts, plans for December church fair discussed, and a joint meeting scheduled for Oct 15 with Circles 1 2 and 3 hosting.

Winter Street Church Women's Fellowship Manley Grant Martin Sargent Jane Goodman Circle Joonet Circle Reader Philip Wyman Paul Scan- Jin Leland Patton Cecil Rowland David Klickstein Circle 2 Raymond Farnham Duncan Farrell Elliot Hanson Philip Moore Heyward Newcomb James Jenkins Philip Hodgkins Norman Sanford John Morse, Jr Helen Bonney Linwood Abbott Circle 5

West Bath Fire Dept Auxiliary Halloween Party Planned

The West Bath fire department auxiliary announces a Halloween party on September 29 at the men’s club with firemen as guests. Arrangements committee includes Mrs Eunice Fitzgerald Mrs Barbara Fitzgerald and Mrs Elizabeth Reno. President Dorothy Hallowell named October hostesses Mrs Mae Boynton and Mrs Marjorie Boynton and the evening program features two humorous readings by Mrs Marjorie Boynton. New member Mrs Mark Reil welcomed. penny collection funds to support flower projects.

West Bath Mae Boynton Marjorie Boynton Mark Reil

Airman Dyer Completes Training Transfers to Bainbridge

AA David E. Dyer USAF son of Mr and Mrs Leslie Dyer has completed training at Norman Oklahoma and has been transferred to Bainbridge Maryland. Friends may write him at AA491-3593. BEF 525 CO Company 4 Sec 42 USN Ge Mr and Mrs Allen Hackett of Fairfield were Sunday guests of Mrs Hackett's daughter and family at 39 Denny Road, Patricia and Lawrence McDonald.

David E. Dyer USAF Leslie Dyer High Street Norman Oklo Bainbridge BEF 525 CO Company Sec Allen Hackett Fairfield

Two More Phippsburg School Buildings Sold

Phippsburg selectmen sold two more old school buildings replaced by the consolidated school. The Sebasco two room school sold for 2125 to the Nazarene Church committee for use as a replacement church building. Winnegance School sold for 200 to Lester Munsey who plans a workshop and garage and must move the structure. The new fire station project proceeds on schedule with foundation and walls underway by Norman Markham of Popham, aiming to house the town’s firefighting equipment in a fireproof building.

Phippsburg Selectmen Sebasco Nazarene Church Committee Winnegance Lester Munsey Selectmen Norman Markham Popham

Two Cars In Collision On Washington Street Friday

Police report a collision between two cars at the Washington and Hunt streets intersection in the South End Friday afternoon. Damage totaled about 350 dollars. Irene M. Savoie of 161 Middle Street drove east on Hunt onto Washington, while Lillian Henderson of Star Route 36 drove south on Washington. Henderson’s car sustained 200 dollars in rear side and fender damage. Savoie’s car suffered 150 dollars in left front fender headlight and hood damage. No injuries were reported.

Washington and Hunt Streets Paul Avery Irene M. Savoie Middle Street Hunt Street Washington Street Lillian Henderson Star Route 36 Henderson Savoie

Nurses Share Spaghetti Supper at Birch Point

A Bath Memorial hospital group of nurses enjoyed a spaghetti supper Saturday evening at Mrs Edward N Hartnett's Birch Point cottage. Guests included Martha Feretos and many R Ns such as Helen Higgins Patricia Perrine Maxine Footer Gertrude Freeman Frances Rogers Madelyn Hartnett Doris Bailey Evelyn McMann Arline McAllister Helen Shaughnessy Rita Durant Frances Benson Ellen Coombs. During the evening Miss Feretos showed color slides from a four month Greece visit.

Bath Memorial Hospital Edward N. Hartnett Birch Point Martha Feretos Helen Higgins R. N Patricia Perrine Maxine Footer R.N Gertrude Freeman Frances Rogers Madelyn Hartnett Doris Bailey Evelyn McMann

Nightingale Club Plans October Meeting at Mrs Dale's

Nightingale club members will gather at Mrs. Dale's Middle street home for the October meeting. The announcement came from a Thursday session hosted by Miss Arline Footer. A nominating committee including Mrs. Arthur W. King Mrs. Emery Footer and Mrs. J Arthur Bur Boss will elect a slate of officers. Mrs. Dale hosted a lobster dinner before the business and social card evening.

Ralph ©. Dale Nightingale Club Middle Street Arline Footer Arthur W. King Emery Footer J. Arthur Bur- Boss

Junior Hostesses Invited To Attend Dances At SAGE

Junior hostesses are invited to attend two dances at SAGE House Ballroom Topsham Air Force Station. A record hop featuring Bob Caron WCME will be Wednesday 8 11 15 p.m. A square dance with Ev erett Johnson of Portland as caller will be Monday Sept 29 6 11 p.m. All girls 18 and over welcome. Contact Miss Betty Fenton Service Club Director at Pearview O B38T Ext 345.

Topsham Air Force Station Sage House Bob Caron WCME Everett Johnson Portland Betty Fenton Pearview

Youngster in Good Condition After Accident near Home

Seven year old James N Pushard of 176 Middle Street is reported in good condition at Mercy hospital after a Friday afternoon accident near his home. He fell onto a stick injuring his right eye and was rushed first to H Wa memorial hospital and then to Portland hospital for surgery. Trooper Philip Hodgkins escorted the ambulance to Portland.

James N., Pushard Middle Street Mercy Hospital H Wa Semorial Hospital Portland Philip Hodgkins Maine State Police

Miss Gladys Lowell Returns to Winter Home in City

Miss Gladys Lowell a third grade teacher returns to her Winter residence at the Cosmopolitan Club from her Sebago home indicating the seasonal move of a local educator.

Gladys Lowell Cosmopolitan Club Sebago

Missionary Society Meets Sept 16 At Corliss Street

The Far and Near Missionary Society of Corliss Street Baptist Church begins fall activities with a meeting led by Mrs. Marie Colby. Mrs. Theresa Hill led devotions and Mrs. Helen Harris was elected first vice president to fill an unexpired term. The group approved the White Cross quota and formed a committee to revise the constitution and by laws. Mrs. Mildred Walker presented a missionary study book and members urged collecting light clothing for Mather school. Reports on the house party were given. Next meeting set for October 28.

Missionary Society of Corliss Street Baptist Church Marie Colby Devalions Theresa Hill Helen Harris Mildred Allen Harris Lillian Denaco Marion Coombs Mildred Walker Mather School Walker Denaco Paul Strube Hill Jessie Norton Robert Henry Boda Bowdeinham Brunswick Chamber of Commerce Hotel Eagle Lawson Women's Missionary Society F the Baptist Church Dorothy Bentley Augusta Bowdoinham Supt. Smith Brumnswick Olive Little Vickie Little Pomona Enterprise Grange Ruth Palmer Michael Karkos, Jr Ida Histerman Lisbon Falls Hazel Harmon Richard West Bowdoin Charles Hackett Monmouth Elizabeth Bishop Neil Bishop Stockton Springs Charles Allen Washington, D. C Vernon Little Merle MacDonald Waterboro Bertram MarcDonald Virginia Drunklee Linden Little Greenfield Mass River Road Leonard Lamoreau St. Cloud Fla Connecticut Curtis Main Street Lottie Tate Rae LaCroix Alice Maxwell Bath Richard Moore Waterville Calvin Hodgdon Allan Frizzle Portland

Suburb Civic Club Votes To Have Rummage Sale

At the Thursday meeting the Suburb Civic club voted to stage a rummage sale at the clubhouse. Mrs Harold Mott and Mrs James York were named co chairmen. October project will be a paper party on Oct 23 with a committee to be named. Refreshment committee includes Mrs Keith Atwood and others. Entertainment directed by Mers Denforth MacDonald and Mrs Ralph Williams. Traveling prize won by Mrs Williams. A Swap party followed the business meeting with refreshments served.

Cvic Club Harold Mott James York Cochairmen Keith Atwood Donald Wilson Harold Rogers William T. Pinkham Mers Denforth MacDonald Ralph Williams

Seven Bath Men Attend Accounts Meeting

Seven Bath men attended the first Fall meeting of the Southern Maine Chapter of the National Association of Accountants held at the Elm hotel in Auburn Friday evening. Attendees included William A. Niss George Finlay Donald Cromwell William Miller of Bath Iron Works Daniel Lord Oscar Marsh of the Hyde Windlass Co and Shirley Harrington of the First National Bank. The association would hold its annual ladies day and Fall outing at the Bethel Inn in Bethel on Saturday and Sunday.

Bath Southern Maine National Association of Accountants Elm Hotel Auburn William A. Niss George Finlay Donald Cromwell William Miller Bath Iron Works Daniel Lord Oscar Marsh Hyde Windlass Co Shirley Harrington First National Bank Bethel Inn Bethel

Winneganee Auxiliary Meets At Meadowbrook

The Winneganee Auxiliary gathered Thursday at Dorothy Loermond’s Meadowbrook cottage. Luncheon at noon, then bridge. First prize won by Vida Morse, second by Agnes Small. Attendees included Rogers, Hewitt, Coggeshall, Emma Morse, Burgess, Drake and daughter Nancy. Next meeting slated for next Thursday at 1 o'clock with Emma Morse.

Winneganee Dorothy Loermond Meadowbrook Vida Morse Agnes Small Betty Rogers Blanche Hewitt Doris Coggeshall Emma Morse John Burgess Helen Drake Nancy

Large Number To Take Clerk Carrier Examination

If all appear as scheduled 113 persons will take the substitute clerk carrier examination at the High School Saturday. Civil service examiner Paul Mason reports 63 applicants are from Bath, 38 from Brunswick, and 12 from Tops ham. Each applicant may be considered only in the postal area where he resides. Mason notes Bath area applicants exceed normal by about 20.

Civil Service Paul Mason Bath Brunswick Topsham Mason

Ensign Olson Assigned Duty At Bath Shipyards

Ensign Donald A. Olson U S N reports for duty at the Office of the Supervisor of Shipbuilding U S N and Naval Inspector of Ordnance Bath as electronics material officer and assistant inspection officer. Former Coeur d Alene Idaho resident. He and wife Marie Y Lowe Olson and two children reside at 49 Bluff Road Bath.

Donald A. Olson Naval Inspector of Ordnance Bath Coeur d'Alene Idaho Ensign Olson Marie Y. Lowe O Bluff Road

Bath Still Alarms: Oil Burner Flooded, Chimney Fire Quelled

Bath firemen answered two still alarms early Sunday. No damage reported. An oil burner at 32 Broad Street flooded and extinguished at 6:22. A chimney fire at 504 Middle Street was extinguished at 11:44.

Bath Broad Street Middle

Associate Justice Burton To Receive Bowdoin Prize

Justice Harold H. Burton of the United States Supreme Court will receive the Bowdoin Prize for 1958 at Bowdoin College. The $4700 award honors a Bowdoin alumnus or faculty member with a distinctive contribution in any field. The ceremony, at noon Thursday, features Maine’s Supreme Judicial Court justices and other prominent lawyers.

Supreme Judicial Court of Maine Maine Harold H. Burton United States Supreme Court Bowdoin Bowdoin College Justice Burton Cleveland United States Senate Truman Supreme Court Bowdoin Board of Overseers Bowdoin Prize William J. Curtis Curtis Harvard Yale

Wesley Church School to Open on Sunday September 28

At a workers conference of Wesley church teachers and officers Mrs Mare King announced the Wesley church school will open Sunday September 28 at 9 am. Mrs King led registration discussions and class introductions. Mrs Robert Savage and Miss Laura King were named co superintendents of kindergarten and nursery. Mrs Stanley Hunter heads the primary department and church education commission. Mrs John Coombs continues as superintendent of junior and intermediate. Walter Upham directs worship for senior and adult classes. Miss Druscilla Fielding offered a young adult class. Cake and coffee followed adjournment to October 9.

Wesley Church Mare King

Pre-Nuptial Shower For Miss Doris Roy Thursday

Miss Doris Roy of this city, heiress to wed Robert E. Dow on October 25, was honored at a Thursday evening pre nuptial shower hosted by Miss Jeanne Dow at 27 Summer Street. The event featured a pastel gift table and a bridal cake centerpiece. guests included Mrs. Borski and numerous Roy and Gibb relatives while gifts were sent by several friends.

Doris Roy Robert E. Dow Jeanne Dow Msr Frank Borski Summer Street Borski Herbert Roy Margaret Niles Louise Belanger Francis Lowery Carol Harrison Emma Gibb Joan Kaplin Anna Gibb Adeline McPhee Barbara Wyman Jeannette Coffin Joan McPhee Sally McPhee Gene Rouillard Russell Irish Walter Williamson John Perry

Stork Shower Honors Mrs Lois Thomas in City Home

Mrs Lois Thomas celebrated a stork shower hosted by Mrs Charles Hinckley and others at her Academy Street home. Guests included Mrs Wilfred Hart Mrs John Gowen and several others with gifts sent by eight additional friends.

Charles Hinckley Lois Thomas Bessie Petit Fern Gowen

Surprise baby shower honors Grace Climo in Bowdoinham

Bowdoinham hosts recount a surprise baby shower for Grace Climo at Mabel Heenie’s home with guests from Tops ham Pasadena and local area. Yellow aqua streamers centertable mini furniture. refreshments served. Also noted are local church events PLTA meeting Sinclair Bill discussion and donations for hot lunch program plus personal items and travel notes.

Mabel Heenie Selman Linkenbick Grace Climo Doris Blodgett Charlotte Billings Nancy MacDonald Shirley Curtis Edna Rowe Joan Hatch Hope Margaret Temple Beverly Acker Olive Frizzle Irene Allison Maury Hamel

Corliss Street Baptist Youth Fellowship Meeting

Corliss Street Baptist Youth Fellowship members met Sunday evening for an engaging program led by the Rev Warren Harris. President Ruth Dougty presided, with prayers by Martha Pratt and scripture readings by Linda Ames.

Baptist Youth Fellowship of Corliss — Street Church Warren Harris Ruth Dougty Martha Pratt Linda Ames

Jennifer McGowan Celebrates Fourth Birthday Party

Ellen McGowan daughter of Mr and Mrs Bernard McGowan of 20 Office Drive marked her fourth birthday with a party at home. Gifts were exchanged and refreshments served as games entertained guests including Patrick Jolene Nancy Cahill Susan Perry Pamela Wright George Ernest and John Jennison.

Jennifer Ellen McGowan Bernard McGowan Office Drive Patrick Jolene Nancy Cahill Susan Perry Pamela Wright George Ernest John Jennison

Engagement Announcement for Rubena Hamilton and Ralph Winsip

Mr and Mrs Newell C Hamilton of 954 High Street announce the engagement of their daughter Rubena Louise Hamilton to Ralph Winsip, son of Mrs William Rich of Freeport.

Newell C. Hamilton High Street Rubena Louise Hamilton Ralph Winship William Rich Freeport

Beers Named Head Of Payroll Deductions Drive

Lloyd A. Beers of Bath Iron Works will head the Payroll Deductions Division of the 1958 Bath Area United Fund campaign to run September 29 through October 10. Beers has served as co chair for this division in 1956 and 1957 and will distribute campaign kits and manage records. The fund aims for a total goal of 47207 and information is available through Beers or United Fund headquarters in City Hall.

Bath Area Beers BIW Conley United Fund City Hall Polar

Bath Boy Named Field Representative of Phi Kappa Sigma

James Patrick Callan Jr of 205 North Street has begun duties as field representative for the National Foundation of Phi Kappa Sigma with headquarters in Philadelphia. A 1947 Morse High graduate and Korean War veteran, he is a 1958 University of Maine alum and former Phi Kappa Sigma president. He will visit 46 U S chapters and two in Canada, after leaving for Chicago and Wisconsin this week. He previously worked six weeks at Bath Iron Works.

James Patrick Callan Jr James P. Callan Callan North Street National Foundation of Phi Kappa Sigma Fraternity Philadelphia Morse U. S. Army University of Maine Phi Kappa Sigma Fraternity

Miss Caroline Haskins Joins Gorham State Freshman Class

Miss Caroline Haskins daughter of Mr and Mrs Arthur I Haskins of 13 Sheridan Road has entered the freshman class at Gorham State Teachers College. A Brewster Academy graduate from Wolfeboro New Hampshire she was a Morse High School post graduate in 1958 and active in Girl Scouting including the Scout day camp during the Summer.

Caroline Haskins Arthur I. Haskins Sheridan Road Gorham State Teacher's College Haskins Brewster Academy Wolfeboro N. H Morse High School

Local resident returns from Norwich to resume care at Presley nursing home

Joseph Fournier of this city has returned from Norwich Connecticut where he spent the summer with relatives. He will re enter the Presley nursing home at 593 Washington Street.

Joseph Fournier Norwich Conp Presley Washington Street

Star Lodge Family Details Highlight Personal Milestone

Star Lodge is married and father of three, underscoring a stable family life and responsibilities highlighted in local notices.

Star Lodge

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