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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1955

Page

7

Miss Mary Leeman Weds Pvt Robert King In Woolwich

Miss Mary Leeman daughter of Mr and Mrs Hollis Leeman Woolwich became the bride of Pvt Robert King Jr son of Mr and Mrs Robert King Bath in Nequasset Congregational church Wednesday evening at 730 The double ring ceremony was conducted by Rev Harold L Allen with Rev King and family attending A reception followed at the Leemans Barley Neck road home and the couple plan a brief trip to the White Mountains Afterward the bride will reside with her parents and King will report to Fort Dix for new assignment

Mary Leeman Hollis Leeman Woolwich Robert King, Jr U. S. Army Robert King Highland Street Nequasset Congregational Church Harold L. Allen Corliss Street Baptist Church Henry Wright Marilyn Wing North Bath Gordon Huber Wiscasset Roland Leeman Ralph Williams Phippsburg Raymond Moore Larry Harris Bath Leemans’ Barley Neck Road Morse High School W. T. Grant Co Pvt King Morse High Army Fort Dix N. J Randy White Mountains Pvt. King Mrs. King

Clearfield Bride Martha Kurtz Weds Paul Tourtillotte

Martha Meyers Kurtz of Clearfield Pennsylvania marries Paul Frazer Tourtillotte formerly of Bath in a 6 PM July wedding at Clearfield Presbyterian Church officiated by Rev. Tolbert D. Hewlett. The gown is Doupioni silk with pearls and seed beads, lilies of the valley and orchids. Attendants wear blue Doupioni gowns. reception follows at the bride’s home. couple to reside in Cincinnati. Both families and guests from multiple states attended.

Martha Meyers Kurtz Clearfield Pa Paul Frazer Tourtillotte Bath Presbyterian Church Clearfield Tolbert D. Hewlett Marvin D’arcangelo Stamford Rachel Robinson Mary Ann Maloney Cincinnati Ohio Soohn H. Tourtillettee

Jansen Flavin Wedding Ties Morse Teacher to New Jersey Groom

Miss Phyllis M. Flavin former Morse High school home economics teacher wed John R. Jansen of Haledon New Jersey on August 3 at Riverside Chapel New York City. The bride daughter of Mr and Mrs Wright Flavin of West Paris is a Farmington State Teachers College graduate who later taught at Morse Edward Little Aroostook State Normal and Westbrook Junior College and recently joined General Foods Corp as a food technician in White Plains New York.

Phyllis M. Flavin Morse High School John R. Jansen Haledon, N. J Riverside Chapel New York City Wright Flavin West Paris Farmington State Teachers’ College University of Wisconsin Morse High

Jansen Son Graduates, Joins NYC Bank

A son of Mr and Mrs Jacob J Jansen of Haledon New Jersey is a New York University graduate and employed by the First National City Bank of New York.

Jacob J. Jansen Haledon, N. J Mr. Jansen New York University The First National City Bank of New York

Ladies Sewing Circle to Meet at First Baptist Vestry

Members of the ladies sewing circle of the First Baptist church will gather Wednesday August 10 for an all day session in the vestry. A covered dish lunch will be served at noon. Strong attendance is urged.

Ladies Sewing Circle Ladies’ Sewing Circle First Baptist Church

Scottish Couple Enjoy Visit Here With Relatives

Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Smith of Blantyre Scotland and Mr. and Mrs. Peter Stewart of Ventnor New Jersey left Bath Wednesday afternoon after a two month stay in the United States their first visit. They were joined by relatives Mrs. John H. Harkins Mrs. Maynard O Brown Mrs. Percy R Low and Archie Wishart for gatherings at several homes. Highlights include a two day tour of Bar Harbor and Mt Desert Island. They depart Bath for Wilmington Del to visit more family before sailing from New York aboard the Queen Mary on Aug 24.

Arthur Smith Blantyre Scotland Peter Stewart Ventnor N. J Bath Smiths United States Stewart John H. Harkins Corliss Street Maynard Mrs. Brown Friendship Wishart Oliver Street Bar Harbor Mt. Desert Island Maine Stewarts Wilmington Del New York City

Hospital Fair Committee Meets Wednesday Evening

The 1955 Hospital Fair committee announced postponement of the Aug 13 box social to Aug 20 at Hermit Island Small Point with H Sewall Williams as auctioneer. Edward Sewall Jr named chairman of the special gifts committee. Bath Memorial fair dates set for Oct 14 and 15 at Bath Iron Works Recreation Center. rummage sale on Oct 13 with Mrs Harold P Small as sale chair. Next planning meeting Aug 10 with Mrs Torrey.

Memorial Hospital Hermit Island Small Point H. Sewall Williams Edward Sewall, Jr Bowen Torrey Washington Street Edward L. Kinder, Jr Lawrence G. Katz Bath Memorial Hospital Bath Iron Works Recreation Hall Harold P. Small Torrey

Birthday Party Thursday For Little Richard Knight

Richard Knight observed his third birthday with a Thursday at home party. Games and prizes went to Shirley and Sharon Day and Gordon and Melanie Lawrence. Refreshments featured a decorated cake as guests gathered with family friends including the Gowens and Greenleafs.

Richard Knight Paul Knight Arrowsie Shirley Sharon Day Gordon Melanie Lawrence Melanie Darryl Gordon Lawrence Sharon Lonnie Day Andy Gladys Gowen Jean Frances Greenleaf Paul Sherry Cheryl Knight Richard Kingsbury Linda

Baker Low Bidder for Middle Street Area Sewer

Baker Sherwood Baker of Woolwich submitted the lowest bid for an eight inch sewer in the Lower Middle Street Robinson Street area. His bid was 16024.90, with competitors Sam Aceto of Portland 17257.50 Crocker and Simpson of East Brunswick 22475.50 and Frank Frederick Construction Co Dorchester Mass 24849.

Woolwich Sherwood Baker Stanley Rudkins Lower Middle Street Robinson Street Baker Judkins Sam Aceto Portland Crocker and Simpson East Brunswick Frank Frederick Construction Co, Inc Dorchester Mass

Directing Bath Youth Bicyclists From Traffic

In cooperation with Police Chief Edward L Gaudreau and Fire Chief Richard J Frates Bath junior bicycle club patrolmen will direct boys and girls to ride away from traffic when going to fires. State Trooper Herman J Boudreau announced the plan and warned violators will receive warning cards and face the Bicycle Traffic Division Court after two warnings.

Edward L. Gaudreau Richard J. Frates Bath Junior Bicycle Club Herman J. Boudreau Bicycle Traffic Division

Cosmopolitan club hears gaspe and quebec slides

At a recent Cosmopolitan club gathering President Ada Y. Greenblatt appointed a resolutions committee including Miss Alice Johnson Mrs Linwood Boardman and Mrs Granville Colby. Members viewed colored slides of Gaspe and Quebec City before discussing clubhouse painting and upcoming Sept meeting duties.

Cosmopolitan Club Ada Y. Greenblatt Alice Johnson Linwood Boardman Granville Colby Margaret Foote Susan Mitchell Ernest J. Bailey Daniel Matter Rangeley William Bryant Damariscotta Lake Paul Marchant Leslie R. Stairs Gaspe Quebec City Stairs Dallas Crabtree Myron Heenie Loring Addison Mildred Nichols

Engagement of Miss Ann Shirley Freeman Announced

Miss Ann Shirley Freeman of Brunswick is engaged to Clyde William Huntoon Jr. son of Mrs Helen Buck master of St Louis Mich and Clyde W Huntoon of Lansing Mich Huntoon is with V P 10 Squadron at the Brunswick Naval Air Station The couple plan no date yet for the wedding Freeman attended Bath Morse Brunswick High and works at Fat Boy Drive In Brunswick

William D. Freeman Brunswick Bath Ann Shirley Clyde William Huntoon, Jr U. S. Navy Helen Buckmaster St. Louis Mich Clyde W. Huntoon Lansing Miss Freeman Morse High School Brunswick High Fat Boy Drive-In Huntoon Michigan California V. P.-10 Brunswick Naval Air Station

Mrs McCurdy Hosts Sister from Culver City California

Mrs E Lawrence McCurdy entertained informally Wednesday last week for her sister Mrs James Solomon of Culver City California who with her small son has been visiting the McCurdy family for several weeks Guests included Mrs Robert Moore Miss Marion Anderson Mrs Henry Leeman Mrs Herbert Belanger Miss Audrey Anderson Mrs Morton Holbrook Jr Mrs James Caverly Mrs Leon Robbins and Mrs Burleigh McKay Solomon and son David plan to return to California Saturday August 13

E. Lawrence McCurdy James Solomon Culver City Calif McCurdy Solomon Martha Spinney Bath California Robert Moore Marion Anderson Henry Leeman Herbert Belanger Audrey Anderson Morton Holbrook, Jr

Mr and Mrs Goldman On Tour of British Isles

Word has been received that Mr. and Mrs. Mark Goldman are on a three months tour of England. Mrs. Goldman is music supervisor in Troy New York schools, while Mr. Goldman is a student professor at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. They recently visited Plymouth England and were greeted by the Lord Mayor and shown the city.

Mark Goldman England Goldman Norma Cummings Raymond Cummings Maxwell Street Bath Troy N. Y Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Plymouth Alfred J. Back

Watt Couple Leaves for Scotland on Two Month Visit

Mr and Mrs John L Watt of West Bath depart for Scotland aboard the S S Ivernia from Montreal and plan to return October 5 They will visit Mrs Tennant in Greenoch and relatives in Scotland and Ireland during the trip

John L. Watt West Bath Scotland Mrs. Watt Montreal S. S. Ivernia Greenoch Robert Tennant Mr. Watt Ireland Bath

Cost Accountants Chapter Plans Fall Outing in Naples

Officers and directors of the Southern Maine Chapter of the National Association of Cost Accountants met at Brandy Pond in Naples. Attendants were Frank A'Givin and Edward A. Rowe Jr. The group announced the annual Fall outing will be at Sebasco Estates on September 10 and 11. A kitchen note advised new cooks to prick pastry shells with a fork before baking at 450 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes.

Southern Maine National Association of Cost Accountants Brandy Pond Naples Frank A’ Givin Edward A. Rowe Sebasco Estates

Inner Wheel guests hosted by Mrs Parker at Sebasco Summer home

Mrs John Parker entertained Inner Wheel members and guests with a picnic meeting at her Sebasco Summer home on Thursday. Mrs George Sargent announced the appointment of Mrs Loring Addison as Tea chair for Memorial Hospital’s fundraiser to be held Sept 29 at Mrs Donald Emery’s High street home. Seated attendees included many named members and guests.

John Parker Inner Wheel Sebasco George Sargent Loring Addison Memorial Hospital Donald Emery High Street Earl Farnham Edward Bridgham William Craft Warren Kershner George M. Carlton Lynn Bussey Bobby and Ann G. Thomas Murphy Carl Anderson Frederick OD. Hill Charles Doyle John Hayes Erling Barsness Reginald Parker Alyse M. Osborne Shelton, Conn Maude H. Keneston New Britain Conn Hildreth Fisher Dwight Pierce Chester Plant Eugene Desmond William Skelton Just Wold Diane Raymond Farnham Parker

Women Attend Maine G O P Federation Meeting

Mrs Katherine G Harvard Marblehead told over 100 Maine Federation of Women's Republican clubs members at Lakewood meeting that President Eisenhower named 85 women to posts and commissions. She urged reelection of Senator Margaret Chase Smith citing growing seniority. Sagadahoc attendees from Bath included Mrs Percy Robbins and others.

Eisenhower Katherine G. Harvard Marblehead Mass Maine Federation of Women's Republican Clubs Lakewood Harvard U. S Maine Margaret Chase Smith Senate Sagadahoc

John Murphy of Bath Graduates from Bryant College

John A. Murphy formerly of Bath graduated from Bryant College of Business Administration in Providence at its 92nd Commencement. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Education and was a Dean's List student and Golden Key honoree. He contributed to the Archway and attended a New York City Teacher-Training Conference. he and his wife reside in Providence.

John A. Murphy Bath Bryant College of Business Administration Providence R. I School of Business Morse High School Murphy Bryant College Bryant Archway New York City

Johnson McDorr couple wed in Bath home ceremony

Arlene T McDorr daughter of Mrs Helen McDorr and John H Johnson son of Mr and Mrs Richard F Johnson wed Friday evening at the McDorr home in Bath. Justice Harold J Rubin officiated a double ring ceremony. A reception followed with a two tiered cake and punch. The couple will live in a Washington street apartment and both attended Morse High School. Japan bought almost three million tons of U S coal in 1954.

Arlene T. McDorr Helen McDorr Middle Street John H. Johnson Richard F. Johnson Harold J. Rubin Washington Street

Y Day Camp Extends Through August 21 At Bath Y

The Bath Y M C A day camp runs two more weeks ending August 21 ahead of its annual family night August 22. Colored slides and swimming awards will be presented, with a trophy for the outstanding camper. Forty non-swimmers have passed Y minnow tests and will be honored at family night. 14 named boys will receive awards for passing fish and flying fish exams.

Bath Y. M. C. A Lo Cal Bob McDougal Mike Brown Harry Turner Bobby Bragg Kirk Kondos Peter White Harry Deering Harry Dunlap Bruce Miller George Pickard Allen Linscott David Smith Harry Larrabee Dennis Clark Steve Zimmerman

Old Church At Bowdoinham To Be Open On August 14

Bowdoinham Ridge hosts an annual home coming service on August 14 led by Rev. Robert Brackley of Hallowell Baptist church. The event commemorates the church’s 100th anniversary and aims to rekindle ties among current and former families with post service reunions and picnics.

Bowdoinham Bowdoinham Ridge Robert Brackley Hallowell Baptist Church

Hyde Home Hosts Children's Theatre Gift Performance

Archibald M Main of Bath Memorial Hospital chairs the event at Hyde Memorial Rehabilitation Hospital where 10 Portland teenagers, guided by Ashton Atherton, presented a one act Tinder Box for Hyde patients and guests from the State Military and Naval Children's Home, the play adapted from Hans Christian Andersen.

Archibald M. Main Board of Bath Memorial Hospital Children of Hyde Memorial Rehabilitation Hospital Children’s Trailer Theater of Portland Hyde Hospital Hans Christian Anderson State Military and Naval Children’s Home Ashton Atherton

Cautions Against Children Playing In the Streets

Police warn parents to keep children off city streets and road shoulders after several near misses. Officials say young children are at risk as speeding motorists could cause serious injury or death if immediate steps are not taken.

For Sale Modern bungalow near Bath with view

Ada Y. Greenblatt offers a near finished modern bungalow three miles from Bath on the Kennebec with furnace full bath deep cellar picture windowed scenery. She lists properties for sale at 233 Washington Street Bath with phone 3-4350 and invites inquiries for homes of all sizes.

Bath Kennebec Ada Y. Greenblatt Washington Street Dial Billip Hodgkins Middle Street

Bowdoinham Bride and Community Social Scene

Miss Dorothy Towle wed Stanley Baker at the Baptist parsonage with Rev. Ralph Champlain officiating. Reception at Center's Point Road home, attendees from Richmond, Freeport, Harpswell, Brunswick, Wareham, and Washington. The couple plans to reside in Richmond with Baker employed at Bath Iron Works. Junior Youth Group held a weenie roast. Sunday school officers planned fall programs. Various locals noted visiting relatives and trips, including Emmerson, Grassi, Champlain family travels, and property changes in the area.

Dorothy Towle Howard Towle Stanley Baker Milton Baker Baptist Parsonage Ralph Champlain Norman Crocker Richmond Clarence Tome Bowdeinham Center’s Point Road Everett Stevens Arthur Turner Larry Tibbetts Freeport Beverly Farr Irving Chipman Harpswell Byron Harrington Hubert Wilson Richard Towle Donald Clark Brunswick Peter Grassi Wareham Mass Richard Edmundson Washington, D. C Baker Brunswick High School Harry Prout Merrymeeting Gardens Fort Sill Oklo National Guard Army Bath Iron Works Bowdeinham Baptist Church Roy Emmerson Ethel Emmerson Portland Mildred Given Josephine Valentine Florida Presque Isle Keith Wildes Steven Brooklin Pfc Raymond Peabody Japan Ruby Blanchard Fort Bragg North Carolina Judson Pierpont Rochester N. Y Linwood Rideout John Morgan South Portland Miriam Rideout Tom Taylor California Bertha Tibbetts Richard Denham Lysle Temple George Hackett

Brad Stovers Twin Homers Give Stellarton Victory

Elford A Brad Stover of Bath, playing second base for Stellarton in the Nova Scotia League, hit two home runs in a twin bill with Halifax. He tied the score with a two-run shot in the eighth and then won the game in the tenth with another homer, adding a double and five hits in the doubleheader. Stellarton, managed by Stan Benjamin, features nearly all US college players.

Elford A Brad’” Stover Bath Stellarton Halifax Stover Bath Lad United States Stan Benjamin Cleveland Indians

Anne Bussey Hosts Seventh Birthday Party at Home

Anne Bussey daughter of Atty and Mrs Lynn M Bussey entertained friends Friday afternoon at her Green Street home for her seventh birthday. First prize for pinning the tail on the donkey went to Marla Horridge and Gloria Pinkham won the candy hunt prize. Refreshments included ice cream punch and birthday cake with favors distributed by the hostess. Guests included Suzanne King Katherine Austin Mary Thompson David Roberts Daniel Robie Frederick Robie Michael Keppel and James Keppel.

Anne Bussey Atty Lynn M. Bussey Green Street Marla Horridge Gloria Pinkham Suzanne King Katherine Austin Mary Thompson David Roberts Daniel Robie Frederick Robie Michael Keppel James Keppel

Old Alna Church to Hold Annual Service on Aug 14

Dr Lawrence Averill of Edgecomb will preach at the Old Alna church annual Summer service at Center Alna. The 3 p m service on Sunday Aug 14 marks a oldest New England church with 1789 built meetinghouse features preserved. Located on Route 218 seven miles north of Wiscasset.

Lawrence A. Averill Edgecomb Central Congregational Church Old Alna Center Alna New England Wiscasset

Carrie M Woodworth Ward dies in Gardiner at 78

Carrie M Woodworth Ward a retired dressmaker died Saturday at her Gardiner home after a long illness. Born Bowdoinham May 1872 to John and Maria Donnell Woodworth she attended Bowdoinham High School and Bowdoinham Baptist Church. Survived by sister Blanche Gardiner and five cousins including Carrie Welch Portland Grace Goodnow Framingham Lot tie Goodwin Bath and Robert Woodworth Bowdoinham. Funeral Tuesday in Gardiner with burial in Bowdoinham Village Cemetery.

Route Carrie M. Woodworth Ward Carrie M. Woodworth Gardiner Bowdeinham John Maria Donnell Woodworth Bowdoinham High School Bowdoinham Grace Goodwow Framingham Mass Lottie Goodwin Earl Temple Bath Robert Woodworth

Joe Black Shifts to Reds After Dodgers Success

Former Brooklyn Dodgers pitcher Joe Black has moved to the Cincinnati Redlegs. He previously defeated Cincinnati four times with no setbacks during his Dodgers tenure.

Joe Black Brooklyn Dodgers Cincinnati The Redlegs

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