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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 09, 1953

Page

4

Wishart Greene Church Wedding Saturday At Four

Barbara Ann Greene daughter of Mr and Mrs John A Greene of 5 Leonard Court marries John Gar Wishart son of Mr and Mrs Archie M Wishart of 68 Ver Street at Winter Street Congregational Church. Ceremony featured a tremble ring ritual and Easter lilies with reception at the Cosmopolitan Club. The couple plan a trip to New York City and Washington DC then reside in Cambridge Massachusetts where Wishart will work as a mechanical engineer.

Barbara Ann Greene John A. Greene Leonard Court John Gar- Wishart Archie M. Wishart Elaine G. Atkinson Sue Ellen Owen Horace G. Morse, Jr Peter Owen George W. Larrabee

Local Residents Gather for Community Event

A list of attendees includes Pina ne Fal and Eggmouth Hei Mass from Ventnor New Jersey, Mr and Mrs Robert Wishart of Wollaston Massachusetts, Mr and Mrs Raymond Parsons with Miss Peggy Parsons and Miss Bessie Ramsay of Lewiston, Timothy Murphy of Boston, Miss Elizabeth Brack ley of Portland, Mr and Mrs Malcolm Mosher and Mr and Mrs Earl Edmunson of Weymouth Massachusetts, and Mrs Ashley Costas of Quincy Massachusetts.

Eggmouth Mass Ne Shewat Ventnor N. J Robert Wishart Wollaston Raymond Parsons Peggy Parsons Bessie Ramsay Lewiston Timothy Murphy Boston Elizabeth Brackley Portland Malcolm Mosher Earl Edmunson Weymouth Ashley Costas Quincy

Sylvia D. Cohen Engaged to Morris Brown of Carteret NY

Mrs Morris H Cohen announces the engagement of daughter Sylvia D Cohen to Morris Brown of Carteret New York An August wedding is planned Miss Cohen will graduate with a BS in elementary education from Lesley College in Cambridge Massachusetts and Brown is a George Washington University graduate now studying at Harvard Law School in Cambridge Massachusetts

Morris H. Cohen Old South Place Sylvia D. Cohen Morris Brown Carteret N. Y Miss Cohen Morse High School Lesley College Cambridge Mass Brown Rutgers University U. S. Navy George Washington University Washington D. C Harvard Law School

Happy Easter At Maine Children's Home Recalls Gifts

Boys and girls at the Maine State Military and Naval Children's Home received pound boxes of Easter chocolates from Executive Councillor J Horace McClure and State Senator Charles F Cummings both of Bath. Girls and women workers got orchid corsages from Burgess Market Center Street. Children attended church and enjoyed Easter dinner after services and a movie night Saturday.

Maine State Military and Naval Children’s Home J. Horace McClure Charles F. Cummings Bath Burgess Market Center Street

Easter Lily Parade Raises Funds for crippled children

The Easter Lily Parade sponsored by the Daughters of Isabella raised 268.73 for crippled children. Top contributors included David Ketchum 29.06 Elaine Turcotte 24.87 Barbara Wood 23.63 Jean Sinibaldi 22.61 Laurier Daigle 21.67 Sharon McDougal 12.36 and Sally Mullaney 11.88. Bath merchants donated prizes to the top fundraisers.

Daughters of Isabella Marie Hamblett David Ketchum Elaine Turcotte Barbara Wood Jean Sinibaldi Laurier Daigle Sharon McDougal Sally Mullaney Bath

Cos Cosmopolitan Club Elects Sewall Presiding at April Meeting

The Cosmopolitan Club held its April meeting with newly installed president Mrs Sumner Sewall presiding. A message of welcome was given, committees formed for the 40th anniversary, and plans announced for a rummage sale. The Dramatic club presented two plays Amid Us Girls and The Acid Test with applause and gifts.

Cosmopolitan Club Sumner Sewall America Leslie Stairs Bernard Knight Holland Linwood Boardman Alice Ramsay Gerard Billington John Robbins Charles T. Small Joseph I. Smith Allen Noble Arthur Eseley George Hartsgrove Benjamin Zimmerman Dean Shaw Sam Levin Carville Douglas Cosmopolitan Garden Club Abbott Redlon Jacob Smith John Hart John Leonard Paul Marchant Augusta State Hospital Delmore Gilman Sweetzer Saco Eleanor Matter Carol Robbins Dallas Brown Portland Dramatic Club Robbins Miss Knight Brown Louis Couture Eugene Hart Alice McCabe D. LeRoy Word

Grass fires keep Bath Bremer busy this spring days

Bath and Woolwich fire crews battled multiple grass fires Saturday. Blazes at Murphy's Corner and Middle Road threatened timber and a home but were stopped with booster lines and pumps. Additional fires at Center Street marsh and Whistler's Cove burned scattered acres yet were brought under control with help from local families.

Bath Central Station Court Street Woolwich Murphy's Corner Middle Road Center Church Murphy’s Corner George Delano Rines West Bath Whistler’s Cove Sabina George K. Neilson Sabine Road Neilson

Linda Skillin celebrates second birthday with friends

Linda Lee Skillin hosted a March 31 birthday party at her home for her second birthday. Balloons candy and a cake with ice cream and fruit punch were served. gifts were given to Linda. Guests included Richard Stimpson Gail Longley Cathy Longley Sue Longley Dougie Munsey Sherry Munsey Karen Thompson Michael Foote Carla Nason Brenda Munsey Graggie Moore and Gary Orr. Adults present included Mrs. Stimpson Mrs. Longley Mrs. Munsey Mrs. Thompson Mrs. Footer Mrs. Gorham Mrs. Munsey Mrs. Moore and Mrs. Randall Orr.

Linda Lee Skillin Erwin Skillin Drayton Road Linda Lee Richard Stimpson Gail Cathy Sue Longley Dougie Sherry Munsey Karen Thompson Michael Footer Carla Nason Brenda Munsey Graggie

Post-nuptial Shower for McDorr Couple Held at Russell Street

Mrs. Helen McDorr hosted a farewell party and post nuptial shower at 12 Russell Street for A' 2c Thomas G. McDorr and Mrs. McDorr. Attendees included Elea nor Presley Lillian McGillyvary Julia McGillivry Marilyn McGillivry Marion Thomas Marjorie Johnson Christie Johnson Hazel DePatsy Elmer Jones Mary Dorsey D. A. Campbell Roger Riendeau Almon Mitchell Dora Tanger Virginia Ambrose Arlene McCorr Evelyn Gagner Dorothy Lewis Beverly Lewis Clinton Jones Henry Rose Sam Bartow.

Thomas’ G. McDorr McDorr Helen McDorr Russell Street Eleanor Presley Lillian McGillivry Julia McGillivry Marilyn McGillivry Marion Thomas Marjorie Johnson Christige — Johnson Hazel DePatsy Elmer Jones Mary Dorsey D. A. Campbell Roger Riendeau Almon Mitchell Dora Tanger Virginia Ambrose Arlene McCorr Evelyn Gagner Dorothy Lewis Beverly Lewis Clinton Jones Henry Rose Sam Barstow

For Sale Classifieds Notice and Listings

Classifieds note rates and submission details. For sale item includes a 5 tier electric hen ly priced at 135.90 with pickup options at 23 Bedford street or phone 966. Other lines advertise farm city shore property and contact Fred B. Stanley at 48 Front St. Tel 332-W. Also listing late model wrecked or burned cars by Alley's New & U Parts at North St. Ext, Tel 089.

Henly Regina Bedford Street Fred B. Stanley EF. Wallace Front St Tel Alley's New & U Parts North St Ext

Morse High Senior Trip To New York City Planned

The Morse High School senior class plans a three and a half day trip to New York City leaving Bath on Sunday April 12 at 10 p.m. with 94 students and six chaperones totaling 100 people traveling on three Trailway buses. They will tour sights, arrange free afternoons, and cost is estimated at 40 dollars per student with 11.25 dollars for meals. meals are not included. Chaperones listed include Mr and Mrs Eliott Hanson class president Graeme Hanson Mr and Mrs Edward Newell Mrs Myrtle Clark and Mrs Margaret Flaherty.

Morse High School New York City Bath Eliott-Hanson Graeme Hanson Edward Newell

Pre Nuptial Party Honors Wishart Greene Bride Elect

Mrs Maynard Brown Mrs John Harkins and Mrs Percy Low hosted a buffet supper at Mrs Lows Granite street home Friday night for nephew John G Wishart and his bride elect Miss Barbara Greene who wed Saturday. Attending were numerous Greene family members and friends from Gran ite street with out of town guests from Ventnor Wollaston Braintree Shelburne Falls and Welmouth Heights.

Maynard Brown John Harkins Percy Low Rrchie Wishart Thelma Atkinson Lee Griffin Horace Morse Horace George Larrabee George Richard Jackson Camilla Costain William Ramsay Jean Ellen Low Jean Brown Peter Stewart Ventnor N. J Robert Wishart Wollaston Mass Nan Coustas Ashley Donald Wishart Braintree Heather Shelburne Falls Walter White Welmouth Heights

Cummings Speaks on Auto Sales Tax

State senate approved a net purchase bill shifting tax to the net price of a car, cutting revenue by about 900000 yearly. Senator Charles F. Cummings of Bath supported the measure noting many trade-ins warrant special treatment. Senator Chase proposed a passenger car limit, but the amendment was tabled pending the appropriation bill.

State Senate House Charles F. Cummings Bath Cummings Sen Chase Cape Elizabeth

Sagadahoc Rod Gun Skeet Club Sets Field Trial and Skeet Shoot

The Sagadahoc Rod, Gun and Skeet Association plans a field trial on A 12 at North Bath and a skeet shoot near the clubhouse later this month. President Ken neth Jaquith and secretary Walter P. White reported on hearings in Augusta before the Judiciary and Fish and Game committees. The club discussed pheasant shipment plans, the six week keep and billing terms, and a potential split season for ducks. The meeting urged all area sportsmen to attend and weigh in. The association voted to send two boys to the Sportsmen Summer Camp near Ellsworth. one was sent last year.

Sagadahoc North Bath Kenneth Jaquith Walter P. White Augusta Judiciary Committee Fish and Game Maine Jaquith White State Fish and Game Department Ellsworth

Wesley Church Men Renovate Kitchen in public supper

Wesley Methodist Men's club led by Merle C. Niles completed a kitchen renovation at Wesley Church funded by liberal donations. New cupboards sink and serving counters improve service for banquets. Linoleum flooring and redecorating complete the project with thanks to Charles F. Marble and William C. Hanson. A fried clam supper to celebrate will be held April 17 with committees led by Walter Upham Andrew Butterfield Loring Small and John Sampson.

Wesley Methodist Men's Club Merle C. Niles Charles F. Marble William C. Hanson Otis Ayer Women’s Society of Christian Service Walter E. Upham Andrew M. Butterfield Loring Small John Sampson

Kitchen Shears Cut Turkeys for Salad Prep

Home cooks share using kitchen shears to trim cold turkey or chicken into even strips for quick salad toppings and deli style bites.

Bailey family starts Mississippi river trip to New Orleans

Philip and Anne Bailey depart Friday for Cincinnati to meet their son and aunt Miss Amelia Hamilton of Lexington Kentucky. The quartet plans a Mississippi boat voyage to New Orleans and will return home at month end.

Philip Anne Bailey Cincinnati Ohio Amelia Hamilton Lexington Kentucky Mississippi New Orleans Anne Boyd L. Bailey Washington Street

Bowdoinham Visitors Learn Brunswick High Rules

Coombs Grammar students toured Brunswick High School last week meeting Principal Robert Winslow who explained the rules and regulations. The Bowdoin-Bowdoinham Red Cross fund drive reports strong progress with 70 percent of quota raised under chairs Mrs Helen Dudley and Herbert Adams. Health Council plans water sample deliveries to Augusta with pickups donated by Sagadahoc Fertilizer Co and others.婚 Donating trucks for transporting samples listed several local supporters. Mr and Mrs Richard Denham announce the marriage of Cynthia Ruth to Harold Adams Hobart on April 3 at the groom’s parents home with Rev Royal Brown officiating. The couple will honeymoon in New York and the South and reside on the Post Road after returning. Stanley Baker party for his upcoming Fort Sill move included gifts. Baker is in the Brunswick National Guard. Personal items note deaths, visits, and travels of local residents.

Coombs Grammar Brunswick High School Robert Winslow Bowdoin - Bowdoinham Red Cross Fund Helen Dudley Bowdoinham Herbert Adams Bowdoin Bowdoinham Health Council Augusta Sagadahoc Fertilizer Co Wendall Heeénie Andrew Peterson George Millay Delmar Curtis Nelson Fennimore Richard Denham Cynthia Ruth Harold Adams Hobart Chester Hobart Royal Brown of Gardiner Earl Hobart New York South Post Road Frye Hobart Stanley Baker Milton Baker Fort Sill Oklahoma National Guard Brunswick Ethelyn Carlson Doris Pickens Pittston Linwood Hackett Linda Steve Hartford Conn

Local Social Roundup Touches Pittston and Vicinity

Thursday evening visits include Misses Helen and Georgi Denham calling on Mr and Mrs Charles Stilphen in Pittston. Blaine Little RN of Portland stays with Mrs Vernon Little. Oliver Snow of Willimantic Conn travels home after his mother Hazel Doeey's illness and death. Sheriff Loring Small of Bath attends town on Saturday.

Richmond teen dies in highway fall from moving truck

Chard E Little died instantly Saturday morning when he fell from a truck taking him to work at Prout Farms. He was 23, a Richmond High junior active in sports, Enterprise Grange, and Methodist Youth Fellowship. He is survived by two brothers Blaine and Donald. Funeral was held Tuesday at Roberts Funeral Home.

Chard E. Little Rich Little David Newcomb Richmond Donald Nichols George Gould Loring Small Bath Gardiner Vernon C Olive Rittall Little Richmond High School Enterprise Grange Methodist Youth Fellowship Blaine Bowdeinham Donald Dresden Roberts Funeral Home Jesse Starr

Hazel Moody longtime Brunswick businesswoman dies at 59

Mrs. Hazel Moody 59 of Bowdoinham died at her home Sunday evening. Born in Harpswell June 6, 1894 to Fred and Abbie Snow, she owned a Harpswell street store and later Moody Rest Home in Bowdoinham. Survived by son Oliver Snow and two grandchildren. services held at Laws Funeral Home Brunswick with interment in Rogers Cemetery Cathance.

Hazel Moody Harpswell Fred Abbie Orry Snow Harpswell Street Brunswick Bowdoinham Moody Rest Home Electa Chapter Pythian Sisters Dirigo Grange Oliver Snow Willimantic

Social Weekend Visits Across New England and PA

Mr and Mrs Alfred Pillsbury of Southermouth Massachusetts spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Edward Sewall at 1127 Washington Street Mrs Frederick E Drake of 1002 Washington Street left Wednesday to visit her son and daughter in law William P Drake and his wife in Berwyn Pennsylvania She will also visit cousin Mrs Katherine McGilvra of Richmond Virginia Mr and Mrs Saul Pearlstein and sons Steven and Richard returned to Quincy Massachusetts after Passover with Mrs Pearlsteins parents Louis and Mrs Petlock at 60 Lincoln Street Also visiting the Petlock home was Mrs Petlocks sister Mrs Abe Ostrosky of Mattapan Massachusetts

Alfred Pillsbury Southermouth Mass Edward Sewall Washington Street Frederick E. Drake William P. Drake Berwyn Katherine McGilvra Richmond Saul Pearlstein Steven Richard Quincy

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Winter Street Church Sir Albany Loan Association Ate Mrs. Sewall Library of Congress Kathleen Omas P. Westendorf Ancient Rome Diana Bath Bremer West End Mrs M’dorr John G. Wishart Barbara Greene Hae BAT Rod and Gun Club New Wesley Church Wiscasset Cattletown Dennis Morgan Rita Morento Keel—Jane Greer Robert Taylor and Eleanor Parker Tyrone Power Piper Laurie Randolph” Scott—Pooms Keer Newe Pete Smith Judy Canova Annie Hong Kong Pdera House Shuley Au Sun Mon Ea Oo Picture Teside Montalban Angell Vives Gassman Charisse Aeak Robert Mel Vivece Aoe PT Hed Jptown Bob Hope Nou Atrony Quinn Auidt Ceuty - Anoeio Toro Thurs
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