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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1957
Page
4
Miss Barbara Ann Tatar and Robert F. Pidleryvine wed in Florida amid family tributes and a Marine Corps connection. The ceremony joined the couple with reception to follow as guests celebrated at a Miami Beach home.
Mr and Mrs Ralph King of West Bath celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary with about 75 relatives and friends at their home. The couple wed July 26, 1932, at St Marys Church in Bath. The couple has two children and two grandchildren. A buffet lunch and a punch service were part of the party with many gifts from guests.
Three state officers of the Maine Retired Teachers Association visited the Bath Area Chapter meeting on Friday afternoon. Miss Amy E. Phillips of Waterville spoke as state president, with Mrs. Frank E True of Portland as state treasurer and Miss Clara L. Soule of Portland as state welfare chairwoman.
Corliss Street Baptist Church plans four guest speakers for Sunday morning services in August while Rev. Harold L. Allen takes his vacation. Speakers include Rev. Frederick Moffatt Aug 4, Donald McKenzie Aug 11, Rev. Eugene Cram Aug 18, and Rev. Philip Mather Aug 25, with Thursday prayer meetings led by local members on Aug 1 8 15 22 29.
Mr and Mrs Irving Burnham of West Bath host a family party at their home on Sunday honoring their daughter and her family William L Kaylor and four children Amelia Ann David Bruce Ricky Lynn and Deborah Susan visiting from Ravenna Texas. Other attendees include Lawrence Burnham of York Robert Burnham and son Stanley of Brunswick Irving Burnham Jr of Bath and Woodbury George and William Burnham all of West Bath.
The Past Matrons club of Genesta Chapter O F S held a Thursday evening family outing hosted by Mr and Mrs Thomas Aikenhead with about 25 members and guests. Co hosts included Miss Catharine Leonard and Aikenheads. A brief business session led by President Mrs Flwood Hathorne noted an invitation to a gathering at the Montsweag Bay cottage of Mr and Mrs Fred Osgood on Wednesday August 21 with Mrs David Rich as co host.
Hyde Memorial Rehabilitation hospital hosts a Hyde Home committee meeting. Renovations are outlined and a new classroom addition nears completion ready for fall. A volunteer workers program led by Mrs. Paul Tiemer will start soon with contacts in Bath Topsham and Cundy's Harbor. Tickets for a Pine Tree Society benefit by Arundel Opera Co. available in Bath Cressey and Allen Portland.
Bath chapter of the Dyers of the American Revolution attended a Summer luncheon at the Baptist church in Thomaston. An oil painting of the Constitution was presented from the National D A R Society for display at the General Henry Knox Memorial in Thomaston. Presentation made by Mrs Ray E Erb. Local members listed.
The Cosmopolitan Drama Club held a picnic at Mrs. Allen Noble’s Woolwich home with card games and lunch. Prizes were awarded to Mrs. Alfred McCabe, Mrs. Ernest Bailey, Mrs. Richard Sherwood, and others. The next meeting will be at Mrs. Knight’s 95 Lincoln Street then a trip to Boothbay Harbor for dinner and a playhouse visit.
Marriage intentions were filed this week at the office of City Clerk Harry E Ring. The couples are Robert F Cummings son of Mrs John W Cummings and Lorraine T Pen fold of 37 Court street and Leon F Rouillard son of Mr and Mrs Ernest E Rouillard and Miss Carole Jean Fitz Gerald of 21 Mead ow way.
Signs marking Bath Maine’s 350th anniversary of shipbuilding were placed along Leeman Highway and near Carlton Bridge. One side shows Sagadahock’s Virginia outline with Popham 1607. the other features a destroyer and Bath 1957. erected Monday night by Bath Area Chamber officials with Hyde Windlass Co and Bath Lumber Co backing.
The 1957 Annual Meeting and Hobby Show of Maine's Three-Quarter Century Club will be held at the Lewiston Armory on August 21. Don ald K. Lockhart announces Auburn Lewiston Lions International hosts with Lions clubs statewide transporting elder members to Lewiston. Registration starts 9:30 am and program runs to 4:00 pm. coffee provided, box lunches advised. The club welcomes Maine residents aged 75 and over with no fees noted, and new members may join by mail or by attending the Lewiston meeting.
Woolwich Board of Selectmen report two No Swimming signs on the Route 1 bridge over Nequasset stream disappeared after three days. The signs were meant to protect children from entering heavy traffic. authorities urged anyone with information to return them.
City Manager Stan ley W. Judkins awarded one year supply contracts for gasoline number two fuel oil coal and kerosene to the lowest bidders. Socorny Mobilis Co Inc won gasoline at 13.59 cents per gallon Gibbons Co Bath won number two fuel oil at 13.4 cents per gallon Howard Coal Co Bath won New River coal at 16.28 per ton and Gibbons Co with M W Sewall Co won kerosene at 17 cents per gallon.
Lt. William H. Borchert SC U S Navy prospective supply officer is the first officer to report for the Bigelow DD942 now being built at Bath Iron Works Corp He comes from the Naval Material office in Washington DC and lists Gaylord Minnesota as his home He resides with his wife and family at Sawyers Island Boothbay Region.
Carolyn Elizabeth Tome and Robert Carl Reynolds wed Saturday at the bride's home on Fisher road with Rev. James King officiating. The ceremony featured a ballerina gown, colonial bouquets, and a traveling orchid dress. After a New Hampshire trip they will reside in Richmond.
Funeral services for Mrs. Ella Temple were conducted Sunday at Bowdoinham Baptist Church. The Augusta native, born May 10, 1870, lived in Bowdoinham 70 years and worked as a practical nurse. She leaves two sons Leroy and Bert, two daughters May Lancaster and Mrs Harry Mosher, a brother Albert Pratt, a sister Maybelle King, 11 grandchildren and 27 great grandchildren. Interment followed in Village Cemetery with Rev Donald Taylor officiating.
The Dreamers a local youth vocal and instrumental group will perform an original rock and roll number Ding Dong at the Miss Popham Colony Pageant in Bath Opera House Friday at 9 p.m. The piece features lyrics and music by Gary Meister with background by Reggie Garrison. Members include Ricky Clark Gene Wher som Charles Rush Dennis Farrow Meister and Garrison. They hope to record the number with a New England label and have recently performed around the western part of the state. On August 7 they join the Glenn Miller band led by Ray McKinley at Brunswick Naval Air Station and plan a statewide tour with a Portland rock group afterward.
Mrs Elizabeth G Henderson announces the engagement of her daughter Miss Carol Ann to George J Langbehn son of Mr and Mrs Carl M Langbehn. No wedding date set. The bride elect is a Morse High School graduate and works for James B Drake & Sons. Mr Langbehn, a Morse High 1955 graduate, will enter his junior year at the University of Maine this fall.
A black female Labrador retriever from the Berry residence on Whiskeay Road has gone missing since Friday. The owner asks anyone who sees the dog to inform him.
Miss Mary Campbell, a teacher at the Washington street school, completes her Summer course at the Farmington Normal school on Friday and will then travel to Portland for the rest of her vacation.
Mr and Mrs Howard G Blanchard and nephew Clifford of Attleboro Mass passed the weekend in Bath as guests of Mr and Mrs Eugene L Coleman of Middle street.
A savory twist treats a cheese souffle with crispy bacon bits for added texture and salty bite. The technique blends smoky notes with airy custard, creating a rich, developed flavor.
Real estate ads offer several properties in Bath Maine including two family houses with six rooms per floor and furnished options, a Perry’s Market site with a snack bar and land building, and multiple single family homes with hot water heat garages and updated interiors. Listings direct to Ada Greenblatt, 233 Washington Street, Bath. Hilltop 3-4350.
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