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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 21, 1960

Page

6

West Bath bride weds A2C Larry Roy Scott at Topsham chapel

Miss Joan Ring of West Bath married A2C Larry Roy Scott Saturday at Staten Island chapel with Clarence F Letchworth officiating. Mrs Freed Mullins played organ. The bride wore a white ballerina gown with Chantilly lace and a bouquet of white roses. Attendants included Helen Steele, Marie Fast, Cathy Parline, and Mrs. Carl Young. Airman Scott, a 1956 CHS graduate, is stationed at Pomham Air Force Station. reception followed at the Eng FTA hall.

Joan Ring West Bath Larry Roy Scott Topsham Air Force Staten Chapel Joan Carol Ring Larry Rox Scott Clarence F Letchworth Freed Muillins Chantilly Helen Otic Digit Hhlie Jordon Pomham Eng Chaiie Cathy Parllipe Carl Young Martha Pe Mwere Hears Witte Neneoy Meitne amd Will_garhinte Thawe Airman Scett Cremker Puble Higeyedent Cheroker Daas

Pre-Nuptial Shower For Miss Doris White

Doris White of Newark City formerly of Wrat Bait wa held a pre nuptial shower Friday with Mrs Willie Marce and Mrs John Trafton-S-entetaned out. The bride wore a punk outfit and a bouquet. Refreshments served as attendees listed include Mrs Albert Desvovnd and many others. The event concluded with best wishes and a reading of future plans.

Mise Doris Winte Newark City Wrat Bait Wa Hee Iday Versie Wien Willie Marce John Trafton Morelhal Herbert Albert Edward Led Len Penne Meare Wit Miro Maynaard Brown Nerelall Daley Mya Richard Jackson Merv Paul Mas Denalet David Eye Merton Watt Jane Dedyard Patrica Deser Courtary Stager

New Members Added To Hospital Auxiliary

At the April meeting of the Executive committee last week Mrs EK Howard St Martin announced new Bath hospital auxiliary members. Names listed include Mrs Charles P Nelson, Mrs Irving Varner, Sr. Mrs Law, Mrs Roland Farmer, Miss Barbara Esmond, Miss Jane Goodman, Miss Katharine Ames, and many others. Reports detailed thrift shop work, sewing projects, and community donations.

Seon Bath Mc Dani Wilan Manley Grant Jane Goodman Frend Clark Haggett C V_ Thayer Cliften Leeman Katheone Ames Hugh E Donald Small

Public Health Nursing Association Meeting Report

The Bath Public Health Nursing Association met last week at the assembly office with Dr Oliver W Bell presiding. Mrs Milan Morse, RN, reported on immunization efforts and school day clinics where 62 attended. Fourteen grades will be given shots next Monday at City Hall, with attendees including Rev Dr Niell Mery and Mrs Eastham Guild among others.

Bath Public Health Tes Oliver W Bell Pers Milan Morse Pele Tee Salvation Army Hero League Bath Girl Scouts Phippsburg Morse Niell Mery Frank Boucher David Dackoonm Eastham Guild Panal K Rigs Ty Buke Clinton McFadfen Merratt Mitchell Mors Arthur Sewall Mirco M. Dean Shaw Balpis Halyand

Buccaneers Name Bennett As Corps Member For April

Bennett named corps member of the Buccaneers April season with the Senior Terac and Bugle Corps. Bennet, a classic arranger and horn reader, joins after graduation in 1957 and work as a bookkeeper at Brent En Inc. He is a long-time member of the American Jones Drum and Bugle Corps era and will be a candidate for Corps Member of the Year during the Christmas season.

Fryar Bennet Buccaneers Corp Bennett Morse Hoghschesl Brent-En- Incenmett Jonever Lee Monti

City bids awarded to Portland firm in Sanders project

Bids on City project continued from page one all came from Portland firms. The winning bidder for the sander contract was Files & O'Keefe Co., also of Portland. The highest bid among five contenders was $2,470.

Portland Sander Files & O'Keefe Co

Honor Roll At Morse High Is Announced Today

Morse High announces third period honor roll led by Senior High Honors. The list includes 39 seniors 20 juniors and 22 sophomores with high honors for those achieving all A’s or mostly A’s. Names include Barbara Law rence Hlemers Elizabeth Aiken head and many others across classes.

Morse High Morse High School Raymer Wo Farribierra Mar Rare Callewupe Barbara Lawrence Hlemers Elizabeth Aikenhead Barbare Baker Diana Barter Diane Bean Mary Boudreau Rachel Charest Ronald Drisko Lynta Button Pihyths Eaton Farnham Ellen Fletcher Jewell Flint Marie Foas Barbara Putter Rees Graham Joan Hart Rita Henrye David Humphries Charles Sneary Elaine Kirigsbury Barbara Larrabee Nancy Brace David Burden Charlies Cary Linda Chaney John Crowley Deborah de Wieck Richard Mart Richard Haskell Carlton Leach Paula Lessard Judith Libby Alexander Lake Bruce Nerrill Nori Narivau Minegaret Wether Nnton Ralph Yor Bruce Zanceiteer Hughy

Legion And Auxiliary To Have Joint Installation

The Fire South Tobey Post and Auxiliary plan a joint installation at the Legion hall led by Vice President Mrs Herman Norris Jr in May while President Mrs Francis McLaughlin Bowas will be absent. Commander Ele mant Norris Jr and President Mrs Herman Norris Jr will preside. A committee includes Ning Scott Kittredge Mrs Janes Chaput and Mrs William McFarland. The auxiliary banquet is set for May 25 with committee members Mrs Norris Jr Mrs Chaput and Mrs Robert Wagner Jr. New officers include Mrs Cota Luths first vice president Mrs Robert Wagner Jr second vice president Mrs McFarland secretary Mrs Robert Wagner Sr chaplain Mrs Loeu Desmond sergeant-at-arms and historian Mrs Cedric French. The next meeting is April 27.

South Tobey Post Ometo Legion Hall Herman Norris, Jr Francis McLaughlin Bowas South Tobey Elemant Norrs Jr Herman Norris Jr Ning Scott Kittredge Janes Chaput William McFarland South Tebey Norns Jr Chaput Robert Wagner Jr Cota Luths McFarland Robert Wagner Sr Loeu «Desmond Cedric French

Co Workers Class Of First Baptist Church Meeting Notes

The Co Workers Class of the First Baptist Church met on April 11 for its monthly gathering with members and guests in attendance. Mrs Martha Hall Hart led devotions, Mrs Lila Place offered prayer, Bible verses were shared, and the class motto was repeated. Following an entertainment, refreshments were served by Mrs Lina Butler and Mrs Elsie Crosby.

Co Workers First Baptist Church Tco Martha Hall Hart Lila Place Lina Butler Elsie Crosly

New Meadows Yacht Club Elects Officers Thursday

New Meadows Yacht Club elected officers for 1960 61 at a Thursday dinner meeting at the Stagecoach Inn Harry BE Fullerton of Bath was named commodore Other officers include James Harvie Bath for vice commodore Eugene Bennett Bath rear commodore Mrs John Mullaney Bath secretary and John Mullaney Bath treasurer Directors named were A M Main Howard W Mave and O Sherman Yale Lew Colby of Bath was named publicity and membership chairman Plans for a membership drive and the annual July 4 chicken barbecue were announced

NEW Meadows Yacht Club Tusday Harry FE. Fullerton Cermand Sherman Vale Eugene Bennett James Plarvie Harry BE. Fullerton Phippshore Stagecoach Inn New England Tel & ‘Fel. Company Fullerton Acccetts John E. Mullaney Bath James Harvie Ferarwick Commelace John Mullaney Ecretary Mullaney Hull Bath Tren Works Corp Bennett Oakhurst A.M. Main Howard W. Mave Beth O. Sherman Yale Yarmouth Lew Colby

DeMolay Queen Candidate Named By Rainbow Girls

Donna Young is chosen to represent the DeMolay as queen candidate at the DeMolay conclave in Houston on April 30. Rainbow Assembly No. 6 held a meeting appointing plans for Grand Assembly in Portland on April 30 and fundraisers set for April 23 with co chairs Nancy Merchants Vivian Coppeshall for the food sale and Nancy Dodge Judith Libby for the rummage sale. The next Rainbow meeting is scheduled for April 22.

Donna Young Tath DeMolay Houston Rainbow Assembly No. 6 Masame —Temple Order of Rainbow Nancy Grace Sunda Taber Cecelia Donna Fern Robinson 7Lenis Jeane Virginia MacDaniel Leslie Ainsworth Pamela Glynn Grand Assembly Portland Nancy Merchants Vivian Coppeshall Nancy Dodge Judith Libby

Beacon Street Church Elects Officers at Wednesday Meeting

Daniel -. Lord Jr. was elected chairman of the Official Board of Beacon Street Methodist Church. Herman K. Norris Jr. was elected vice chairman and Mrs. B. E. Lauren Stiles was secretary. Trustees plan a new cement dining room floor, while Hartley R. Wilbur and Dean Henney will schedule summer worship times. The Board of Education outlines a penny fair on May 9 to fund sending two church youths to Methodist Camp Winthrop.

Damiel —. Lord, Jr Bencon Street Church School Methodist Winthrop

Pythian Sisters Elect Delegates To Convention

Lowell Temple announced the District Convention No 2 to be held in Freeport on May 7. Ruth Sprague and Marion Darrah were named delegate and alternate, Mabel Williams to lead candy solicitation for the Past Chiefs Association. A supper precedes the session under Pearl Campbell, Marion Darrah, and Phyllis Akeley. Twin B's meet April 28 at Mrs. Sarah Potter's home.

Freeport Lowell Temple Ruth Sprague Marion Darrah Mabel Williams Chiefs’ Association Pearl Campbell Phyllis Akeley Sarah Potter

Bowdoinham Easter Services and Local Notices

Easter services at Second Baptist Bowdoinham included sunrise at 6 30 AM and cantata I Am the Resurrection at 8 PM. Numerous flower donors memory tributes. Nezarene church Easter program and Health conference details. Local weddings Barbara Uhle and Roger Babb. Alan Dodge returns from Nassau. community notes and visitors.

Second Baptist Church Mary Mary Temple Martha Ruth Connors Lazarus David Prout Peter Harry C Prout Barbara Taylor Ralph McEwen Ruth McEwen Charles McEwen Vina Merry Ethel Farr Raymond Blodgett Charles Blodgett Freeman Billings Arthur Curtis Mary Douglas Harry Uhle Richard Rozelle Richard Uhle Elmer Dodge Connors Alden Connors Roy Emmerson Susan Jane Edward Haley Henry Kelley Mabel Heenie Evelyn Merrill Nancy MacDonald Dudley Climo Comfort Branch Sunshine Society George Sedgley Gloria Durgin Phillis Pratt Gardiner Pratt James Pratt Bowdeinham Barbara Uhle Roger Babb William Babb Richmond Joyce Phillip Hamilton

Post-Nuptial Shower Honors Mrs James E York

Mrs James E York formerly Carol Oliver, daughter of Mrs Dorothy Lermond of Wenegance, was guest of honor at a post nuptial shower hosted by Mrs Thomas DeCourcy and Mrs Margreat Kane at DeCourcy home on Washington street. Guests included many names. a buffet lunch was served with Mrs Keene pouring.

James E. York Carol Oliver Dorothy Lermond Winnegance Thomas DeCourcy Margreat Kane Geraldine Toothaker Martha Adams Ellen Low, Crowley Madelyn Rowe Vivian Crowley Lermond Charlotte Frances Frances Grover Ethel Keeland Keene

Public supper by Sagadahoc Council Knights of Columbus

A public baked bean supper will be served by Sagadahoc Council Knights of Columbus on Saturday evening at the Knights of Columbus hall on Middle Street. Meals will be served from 5 to 7 pm and prepared by a volunteer committee from the Knights.

Sagadahoc Council Knights of Columbus K. of C. Hall Middle Street Knights

Dance at Hyde Hospital by Madelyn Wetherbee pupils

Children and adults at Hyde Memorial Rehabilitation Hospital were entertained Saturday afternoon by pupils of the Madelyn A Wetherbee School of the Dance. The Officers Wives Club of the Naval Air Station Brunswick sponsored the program with gifts from each dancer. Mrs. Wetherbee provided ice cream and cake after. Club rep Mrs. John Cryan coordinates monthly programs at the home. Dancers included Sharon Bailey Lorna Jean Morton Gretchen Warner Sharon Nickerson Susan Brewer Jeanne French Richard Morton Alice Preble Joan Crocker Cheryl Wetherbee.

Hyde Memorial Rehablitation Hospital Madelyn A Lorna Jean Morton Gretchen Warner Sharon Nickerson Susan Brewer Jeanne French Richard Morton Alice Preble Joan Crocker Cheryl Wetherbee

Engagement Announcement for Stinson Plush Jr

Mrs Edgar Stinson and Mr Lloyd Plush announce the engagement of Barbara Alice Stinson to Lloyd Graydon Plush Jr son of Mr and Mrs Lloyd Plush of Klasco Kansas Barbara Alice a Morse High School junior and Mr Plush a 1956 Klasco High School graduate stationed at Naval Air Station Brunswick No wedding date set Also Catherine and James Hamilton Jr are surgical patients at Bath Memorial Hospital

Catherine and James, Jr James Hamilton Pine Street Bath Memorial Hospital

Membership Talk At Meeting Of BPW Club Tuesday

The Bath BPW Club held a district dinner meeting at Stage Coach Inn Tuesday with guests from Brunswick Lisbon Falls and Lewiston Auburn. Guest speaker Lou Green urged stronger BPW leadership and announced a Rock convention June 10 11 and 12. Plans for a rummage sale May 7 at Central Congregational church parish house were set.

Bath Business and Profesional Womens Club Stagecoach Inn Brunswick Lisbon Falls Lewiston-Auburn Cerausiin Mona Harris State Federation Loue Green BPW Rock Central Congregational Church Hazel Robbins Lilliam Heal Barbara Carlyle Bessie Brown

For Sale Real Estate Listings in Bath Area

Multiple Ada Y. Greenblatt listings showcase houses in Bath and Woolwich Maine. Homes include five to seven rooms with baths oil heat and modern conveniences, with 233 to 243 Washington Street as contact addresses and telephone numbers for appointment.

Ada Wareenblatt Washington Street Bath U. S Route 1 Ada Y. Greenplatt Dial Maine and National Real Estate Association North End Town Ada Y. Greenblatt Adamy Greenylatt Dial HI Kennebec Adamo Greensatt Washington St. Bath Woolwich Silltone Real Estate and Insurance Breez Washington St Heart of Bath Adam Greenblatt Maine Adam Greenblatt Fred H. Thompson Lawrence W. Wyman Moatsweag West Point Adam Greenpratt Adam, Greenblatt, Heal Estate and Insurance Bogey DR Tucker Bedford Road East Brunswick Bath St Ada Y. Graentatt Furnace Lambert Park Adam,Greenblatt Sath City EF. H. A SA. BR Wee Ada Y. Greenblatt Renal Estate Phippsburg Call Tee Adam Washington S Washington

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