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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1958

Page

3

Miss Diana Fenn Weds Connecticut Man At Central Church

Miss Diana Fenn, daughter of Mr and Mrs Converse Gray Fenn of 1071 Washington Street, became the bride of Ledyard Stevens Bowen of Dedley Road Wilton Connecticut in a candlelight ceremony at Central Congregational Church. The couple planned a Nova Scotia honeymoon after a reception at Bath County Club. Bowen is a graduate of St. Johns and a member of the Connecticut Chamber of Commerce.

Diana Fenn Connecticut Central Church Converse Gray Fenn Washington Street Becamia Ledyard Stevens Bowen Jim Ledyard Stevens Ewen Dedley Road Wilton Conn Central Congregational Richards Alfred Charl Wa Alecon Dace Friderne Fenn Dorset Na- Tal Hieder Eleanor Fenn St Ter M.s Olive B. Guild of Bathr Rts E- Carol Margaret Bawen Ster June Clarke Darien Petricsa Matheson Heid Hoggard Wernham Mas Fenn Mrs Bowen Ledyard S. Bowen Ashers Bruce E. Bowen Shillington Jame OP Asher Jersey City N. J Peter W. Closson Fairhaven Mmirex Christopher Mintchine Bangor Robert Whiteead Kearns N. Js Themis P Concoline Stamford Conan Poe Avery Orestra James Croft Cuntis Nova Scotia Mary Bowen Oldfield Gere Oo Med Gropland Jeter Cellege Boston Chiite Cetpanl Wallingford Bewia Wil Prafhaute Atheon Institute Cormick Chiratn Une Tirana Shetty Stumiera Piatt Branford Corea Kroule Ad Wririchiin Sea Pia Roth Wd Murphy Trite Mires Miss Brekechi Tenal Santial Whiemerd Storey Heveard Asikurh Xti Sandra Ruiter Canadia

Twins Born Friday At Bath Memorial Hospital

Twins, a bee and a girl with a combined weight over 15 pounds, were born Friday at Bath Memorial Hospital to Mr and Mrs George W Freeman Jr of Baltimore Maryland. Mrs Freeman formerly Janet Beardsley is a daughter of Mrs Marguerite I Beardsley of 1264 Washington Street. Mrs Freeman has been nursing the Surmmaoer with her two older children Susan and (unreadable). Mr Freeman expected to arrive from Maryland to join his wife. T.S. Richard J Peters USAF, son of Mrs Kelena McBrine, 46 Pinny Road, stationed at Coswill Air Force Base, Lime- Howe arrived home on furlough for the weekend.

Bath Memorial Hospital George W. Freeman, Jr Baltimore Freeman Janet Beardsley Marguerite I. Beardsley Washington Street Susan Preeman F Maryland New England Tel. & Val. Co T.S. Richard J. Peters USAF Kelena McBrine Pinny Road Coswill Air Force Base Lime- Howe

Medomak Regional Fall Meeting Set For Sept. 17

Medomak Regional plans its fall meeting for September 17. Albert Woithey, president of the Cedarptic Gardstt club, announced the event. Details mention Midshipman Gordon Allen of Maine Maritime Academy and other community participants in tentative plans.

Medomak Reginald Far Teche Thineston Ae Albert Woithey Gardstt Club Prigips Brutewick Eerie Piloty Phineeidss Ieee

Year’s Leave Of Absence Granted Popular Teacher

Bath Board of Education grants Mrs. Bessie Singer a full year leave from Bath Junior High School to recuperate after a four month hospitalization last spring. A Bath native, she has long served the Bath school system and held roles from math and social studies teacher to assistant to Principal Moody Flint. She is active in local organizations including the Bath Teachers Association and PTA.

Bath Board of Education Bath Bessie Singer Linden Street Sinver Old Central Grammar School Moody Flint Singer Bessie Grecenblatt Weeks Street Grammar School Poncipal Flint Bath Teachers Association Maine Teachers Association Bath Council of Parents and Teachers PTA Eta Dela Kappa Gamma Teachers International Honor Society

Reception marks Litchfield couple 50th anniversary

Ir quad Mrs. Earl Huntington of Litchfield and her husband celebrated their golden wedding with a reception hosted by her sister and brother-in-law, Mr and Mrs Wilbur Casey, at their West Bowdoin Summer home. Guests from Bowdoin, Litchfield, Monmouth, Auburn, Portland, Bath and Springfield attended, including family members and friends such as Mrs. Harold Small and children, and Miss Cheryl Pictehins.

Earl Huntington Litchfield Huntington Ter Wilbur Casey Wahington Street Casey West Bowdoin Warold Small Vobie Davis Brentdayond Laurice Joel Small Money Tremblay Clevais Young Patricia Sovall Eugene Greenleaf Eugene, Jr Jennie Wheeler Radie Rathbun Mae Ludger Tremblay Luidger Tremblay Sprinefield, Mass Try Emery Nickerson Sharon, Emery, Jr Albion Cynthia Bath

Memorial Services Held For Saga danhoe Bar Association Members

Edward W. Bridgham and Arthur J. Dunton, who died in the last year, were honored by Saga danhoe County Bar Association members in a memorial service at the county courthouse. Supreme Court Justice Cecil Sidthalfie gave the eulogy, with Rev. Charles R. Sims assisting. Judge Harold J. Rubin and Attorney Frank O. Duviiton read death resolutions. Bridgham practiced law in Bath. Dunton served as Judge of Probate. Justice John O'Carey arranged the service, aided by Municipal Court Judge Gardiner R. Deering. The courtroom bore a flowers display as friends and relatives attended.

Edward W. Bridgham Arthur J. Dunton Sagadanhoe County Bar Association County Court House Supreme Court Cecil Sidthalfie Charles R. Sims Harold J. Rubin Frank O. Duviiton Bridgham Bath Arthur Jo Dunton John O’ Carey Gardiner R. Deering

Bath tax receipts rise ahead of last year

Bath City Treasurer Eva L. Kingsbury reports total property and personal taxes of 760,984.29 received by August 14, an increase of 40,754.28 over the same date last year. As of August 14, 1957 payments reached 720,230.01, with discounts for paying before July 31 and a six percent interest charge for payments from September onward retroactive to July.

Bath City Eva L. Kingsbury

Engagement Announced for Joanne Brown of Cundy's Harbor

Mr and Mrs Raymond Brown formerly of West Point announce the engagement of their daughter Joanne E Brown to Alfred Austin son of Mr and Mrs Warren Austin of Harpswell A September wedding is planned Miss Brown graduated Morse High School last June and is employed at Watson's General Store Cundy's Harbor Mr Austin a 1958 Brunswick High School graduate is a self employed lobster fisherman

Raymond Brown Cundy's Harbor West Point Joanne E Brown Alfred Austin Warren Austin Harpswell Miss Brown Morse High School Watson's General Store Cundy’s Harbor Brunwick High School Austin

Pine Tree Society Clarifies Camp Fund Solicitation

The Pine Tree Society for Crippled Children and Adults denies running fund drives for a Summer camp. calls have surged due to confusion with Volunteers of America's Pine Point camp in Saco. The society only conducts its Easter Seal campaign by mail and not in soliciting locally.

Pine Tree Society For Crippled Children and Adults, Inc Hyde Memorial Rehabilitation Hospital Raymord Pine Tree Society The Volunteers of America New York Pine Point Saco Bath Hyde Hospital

Bath Boy Returns After Year And Half In Germany

Robert P. Shaw Jr. was discharged July 30 at Fort Dix after 18 months in Straubing Germany. He served as manager and director of the Straubing Golf Course operated by the Army Officers Golf Club. He will work at Treadway Inn in Cooperstown New York and plans to enter the Cornell Hotel Management School in Ithaca next January. Shaw attended Morse High School Governor Dummer Academy and Nichols Junior College.

Robert P. Shaw, Jr Straubing Germany Fort Dix N. J U. S. Army Dean Shaw Dummerstreet Shaw Traubing Army Officers Golf Club Cooperstown N. Y Treadway Inn Cornell University Piha Morse High Governor Dummer Academy South Byfield Mass Nichols Junior College Dudley Mas

Bath Church Sees Change as Arnold Leaves Lincoln Post

The Rev. Mr. Arnold, longtime minister at the Beacon Street church in Bath, will depart for Lincoln on Aug 27 after three years in Bath. He organized Summer Drive-In services at the Bowdoin Drive-In theater and helped reactivate the North Methodist church in Woolwich. He is active in Scouting and local church councils. Mrs. Arnold, an organist and piano teacher, accompanies his work. They have two children, Linwood and Valerie.

Ter Stephens Tigh Rumford Niles Diane Elizabeth Merle C. Niles Middle Street Arnold Beacon Street Bath Lincoln Bowdoin Drive-In Bruswick Woolwich Greater Bath Arnolds Linwood Valerie

Page Richmond Wedding at Winter Street Church

The ceremony for Lila Mae Richmond and Richard Morrell Page occurred at 3 p.m. at Winter Street Congregational Church Elizabet h New Jersey officiated by Rev Robert O Seely. Attendants wore blue lace gowns and carried cascading pink and blue carnations. The couple plans to reside in Hazardville Connecticut after a wedding trip.

Robert O. Seely Elizabeth N. J Cascide Robert Blake Norwalk Conn Weashers Edward Kalinowski Rockfall Richard Kunemund Winthrop Richard Merril Augusta Linwood Morrell Brookline Mass Richmond Washington Street Louise Conley Virginia Gray Cynthia Osgood Cliff Leemen School Street Hazardville Morse High School Farmington State Teachers’ College Portland Junior High School Bath Assembly of Rainbow For Girls Portland Players Portland Lyric Theater Page Cony High School University of Maine Junior Chamber of Commerce Enfield

Boston wedding links Crooker and Betsworth in naval ceremony

Mrs Herbert Black of 1069 High street announces the marriage of Judith Dian Crooker to Lt Brian C Betsworth on July 28 at Copley Methodist church Boston. Attendants include Claudia Carter Maureen Millis Janet Heineman. The couple honeymooned at Vacation Valley Pennsylvania and will reside 1717 West University Avenue Champaign Illinois after Sept 1.

Herbert Black High Street Judith Dian Crooker Brian C. Betsworth Walter Betsworth Waterloo Iowa Copley Methodist Church Boston John D. Erb Zion's Herald E. Richard Crocker Auburn Claudia Carter Bath Maureen Millis Janet Heineman Susan Black Roger Betsworth USS Chevalier San Diego Calif Thomas Dyckman Brunswick Naval Air Station David Crocker Vacation Valley Poconos Mountains Pennsylvania West University Avenue Champaign Ill Morse High School Burdett College

New Mail Box Installed at Hallets Drug Store

Postal workers set a larger mailbox in front of Hallets drug store near the clock on Saturday morning, replacing the damaged unit at Center and Front streets. Acting postmaster Edward L. Larrabee says the bigger box will cut frequent collections, especially around Christmas.

Hallet Center Front Streets Edward L. Larrabee

Richardson Colby nuptials unite Judith Colby and Bobby Richardson

Judith Hazel Colby of Bath and Bobby Terrial Richardson of Lexington were married in a 10 a.m. ceremony at the bride’s parents home. Rev. Richard Arnold officiated. The couple plans a New Hampshire honeymoon and future residence at 43 Court Street. The bride is a Shaw’s book store clerk and Morsey High School graduate. the groom is a Paint Lick High School alumnus in the U. S. Air Force stationed at SAGE Topsham.

Judith Hazel Colby Bath Bobby Terrial Richardson Lexington Willard Colby High — Street Richard Arnold Beacon Street Methodist Church Judith Faye Legard Robert Baumgarner Sage Topsham New Hampshire Court Street Morsey High School Shaw's

Midshipman Darling Returns Home for Vacation

Midshipman Joseph Darling son of Mr and Mrs Harold S Darling 39 Cherry Street arrived home on Aug 8 for a month long vacation. He will enter his senior year at Maine Maritime Academy Castine upon his return.

Joseph Darling Harold S Darling Cherry Street Darling Maine Maritime Academy Castine

Bowdoinham Church Schedules and Local News

Bowdoinham Second Baptist lists worship at 11 am pastor Donald Taylor and activities from 9:45 am Sunday school to 7:30 pm prayer meetings. First Church of the Nazarene meets with Rep. Harland Joyce as pastor and includes services, a 10 am Sunday school, 11 am worship, 7:30 pm junior and evening services, and Thursday prayer at 7:30. Avery Fides Jr. elected secretary and treasurer of Green Pastures committee. Contacts include local residents and visitors, with several names and places mentioned such as Lake George State Park Liberty, Fort Bragg, Gardiner, Bath, and Bowdoinham.

Second Baptist Church Donald Taylor First Church of the Nazarene Harland Joyce Avery Fides, Jr Green Pastures Committee Karl Hatch Lake George State Park Liberty Wilbur Emerson Lantana Fla Bowdoinham Stanley Gray U. S. Army Fort Bragg N.C Elmer Blake Harvard Mass Albion Dunlap Fast Bowdoinham Amiel Dearweather Frank Boda Susan Danny Cheboygan, Mich Richard Robert Bo St. Feral Minn Nellie Raymond Portland Georgie Helen Denham Ralph Stilphen Augusta Hospital Malcolm Jewell Stevens Jerry Nina Lee Katherine Portsmouth N. H Cleveland Curtis Republican County Committee Senator Payne Congressman Hale Horace Hildreth Topsham Richmond Alice Brown Alhambra Calif Orland Charles Brown Anna Palmer Miss Brown West Coast Methodist Conference

Final service at Ieaves moves to new pastorate

Attendance at three year Drive-In outdoor worship services has risen each season with many registrants from across the United States and Canada. The summer choir performs weekly with Mrs Arnold at the organ and Richard Huber presents a children story. Committee members include Hartley Wilbur as chairman and James Steen.

Ieaves Lincoln United States Newfoundland Canada Arnold Richard Huber Hartley Wilbur James Steen

God and Country Award Presented to Scout Sherman Mitchell Jr

Sherman Mitchell Jr from Boy Scout Troop 57 at Beacon Street church received the God and Country award during last Sunday's outdoor service. The presentation was made by Rev. Mr. Arnold and recognizes extensive reading, strong church attendance, and service such as ushering.

Sherman Mitchell Wesley McPhee Dean Bonney Sherman Mitchell, Jr Arnold Sherman Beacon Street Church

Youngsters Hold Penny Fair For Hospital Benefit

Four High street children aged seven to nine years staged a Penny Fair in the Averys yard at 1240 High Street. Joys and Paul Avery and Cynthia and Darlene Fitzgerald raised 2.17 to aid the Bath Memorial Hospital Development Fund. Neighbors joined in selling popcorn frozen treats and toys for the charity event.

High Street Joys Paul Avery Paul G. Avery Cynthia Darlene Fitzgerald Benjamin Fitzgerald Averys Bath Memorial Hospital Development Fund

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mrs. Ledyard S. Bowen, Jr Gordon Allen Caspar Nese Tapry Adlonite Meir First Federal Savings and Loan Association Front Street Bar Assn Joanne E. Brown Livermore Falls Page-Richmond Winter St. Church Winter Street Congregational Church Lila Mae Richmond Arah E. Richmond Richard Morrell Page R. Morrell Rchard M. Page Broadway Maine Skowhegan Greenwood Jan Sterling Arthur Treacher Lakewood Inn Richardson-Colby Wiscasset Theatre Wiscasset Ethel Barrymore Cecil Kellaway Johnny Trouble Clint Walker Virginia Mayo “Fort SUN MON Jerry Lewis David Wayne Phyllis Kirk Thurs Marlon Brando Patricia Owen Red Buttons Sayonara Naaccen Dana Andrews Curse OF the Demon Yao Art Sun. Sun Chilarene Ae Michael Todd Cape Cod House Natural Ee Propery Adam Greenblatt Brunswes Ada Y. Greenblatt Dial Ada Y. Greentblatt Washington St Ashington Street Georgetown Real Estate and Insurance Five Islands North Edeecomb Ada Y Cee Ane Dial HI Alna Deppest Terrace Imperial Ronald Spofford Boothbay Robinhood
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