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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1959

Page

3

Judith Ann Boyce Marries AF Officer Tony Schmidt

Judith Ann Boyce daughter of Mr and Mrs William Ayce of Bath became the bride of 2/c G Tony Schmidt USAF at a 2 PM ceremony Saturday at Central Congregational Church The Rev Craig H Richards officiated The bride wore a silk embroidered crystaline floor length gown with sabrina neckline Her veil attached to a pearl crown A white Bible with gardenias and stephanotis was her bouquet Attendants included Mrs George Langbehn Miss Carole Cummings and Miss Hilde Schmidt All wore gold and aqua gowns Following the ceremony a reception was held at Staircoach Inn The couple will reside in Tran Massachusetts after a trip to New York

Judith-Ann Boyce William Ayce Center Street Tony Schmidt USAF Central Congregational Chiuren Craig H. Richards George Langbeha Madison William A. Boyce, Jr Bath George Langbehn Madison Conn William Cischre Detroit, Mich David Newcomb Peter Poulos Stavecoach Adele Rubin Patricia Atwood Camilla Lorentsen Boston Marshall Libby Woolwich Schmidt Morse High School Burdett College Central Technical Institute Kansas City Boston Globe Insurance Co Allen R. Moss Bay Shore Long Island N. Y Edwin Schmidt Bey Shore High School Pease, Air Force Base Portsmouth

Leah Layton Weds Edward Ashton in St Marys Church

Leah Phyllis Layton married Edward Arthur Ashton at St Marys Roman Catholic church in a Saturday ceremony performed by Rev Francis E Morrissey. Attendants included Judith Layton and John Layton with ushers Arthur and Cleveland Ashton. reception at Knights of Columbus hall. The couple to reside at 21 Russell Street.

Leah Phyllis Layton Edward Ashton John F. Layton Arthur Ashton Cleveland Ashton Knights of Columbus Ellen Layton Gary Hart-ley Irvings Layton Punch Judith Layton Ashton Morse High School Woolwich US Navy Parry's Tire and Service Station Russell Street

Miss Jane Green Weds Frank A Manion in Bath

Miss Jane Nancy Green and Frank A. Manion Jr. were married Tuesday morning at St Marys Church Bath in a double ring ceremony. The bride is a Morse High and Fisher Junior College graduate employed by Wright and Pierce. The groom a U S Navy airman from 25 School Street and VP 11 at Brunswick NAS.

Jane Nancy Green Frank A. Manion U. S. Navy Bath St. Marys Francis E. Morrissey Nan Emero Emero School Street Bride Morse High School Fisher Junior College Wright & Pierce Topsham Robert D. Green Greta M. Green Manion U. S. Air Force Navy Oklahoma Jacksonville Fla VP 11 Naval Air Station, Brunswick

Democrats Must Act Again On Registration Vacancy

The Maine election division informed Bath Democrats that new City committee members can be named only at a caucus of Democratic voters. Chairman John Keegan Jr. withdrew Alice M. Nolan from nomination to the Board of Registration vacancy and will reconvene the committee next week to fill the vacancy created by Harry W. Thebeau’s chairmanship. Carrie Lehane questioned the prior vote prompting state Rep. Edwin H. Pert to seek guidance from the secretary of state.

Augusta Bath Democratic City Committee John Keegan, Jr Keegan Harry W. Thebeau Nolan Carrie Lehane

Beta Sigma Phi Dance Draws 150 Couples in Bath

The second annual Beta Sigma Phi Thanksgiving Ball at the Bath Armory drew more than 150 couples with Xi Beta and Theta Chapters sponsoring. Guests included Edward Dale True, Duncan McInnes, William R. Rogers, and William E. Bennett. Proceeds benefit Bath Memorial Hospital Development fund and hospital staff room refurbishment. Net total to be announced.

Bath Armory Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Edward Dale True Duncan McInnes William R. Rogers William E. Bennett Joe Avery Bath Xi Beta Theta Chapters Bath Memorial Hospital

Troop 55 Receives Electric Campfire At Scout Meeting

Troop 55 members received an electric campfire from Chester Freeman at the Winter Street Congregational church meeting. Scoutmaster Robert LaFord accepted the gift and praised its value for ceremonies. Gerald Williams and Dwight McIntosh joined as new recruits. Steven Brewer became troop quartermaster for three months.

Boy Scouts Winter Street Congregational Church Chester Freeman Robert LaFord C. Arthur Mayo, Jr Ralph W. Brewer Frederick W. Robie, Jr A. Dent Caton Ronald Babine USA Frankfurt Germany Gerald Williams Dwight McIntosh Steven Brewer Waldoboro

Central Co-Weds Club Hosts Movie Night Program

Harry Muckler of Woolwich attended the Central Congregational church Co-Weds club meeting to view films of Bath and Woolwich parades and antique vehicles. The group announced a Christmas supper for December 12 with John Haggett and Harold P Small as chairmen and six new couples introduced to the club. A roast beef supper followed, served by Clyde Ambrose and other members.

Harry Muckler Woolwich Central Congregational Church Bath John Haggett Harold P. Small John Cakouros Jascha French

Youth Temperance Council Plans Christmas Party

The Youth Temperance Council discussed a Christmas party at a Friday meeting with Sherry Downing. The Dec 18 event will be at the Community Center. Decorations committee includes Jennifer McGuiggan Sherry Downing and Gail McCormick. Entertainment committee includes Nancy Lacy William Rice and Stephen Thayer with Peggy Besaw and Ellen Oliver on refresh ments. Mrs Edward McGuiggan director led the educational segment.

Youth Temperance Council Sherry Downing High Street Jennifer McGuiggan Gail McCormick Nancy Lacy William Rice Stephen Thayer Peggy Besaw Ellen Oliver Edward McGuiggan

Bath Couple Observe Their 55th Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Ralph P Mank of 15 Spring Street Bath quietly mark their 55th wedding anniversary. They married Nov 30 1904 in Winslow and have lived in Bath 45 years. Both active in local churches and fraternal groups their two children and several grandchildren are listed.

Ralph P. Mank Spring Street Manks Winslow Bath 15 Spring Street Mank Florence Pollard Hyde Windlass Company Panama Canal Zone Hyde Windlass Too Room Central Congregational Church Mr. Mank Bath Lodge Independent Order of Odd Fellows Polar Star Lodge of Masons The Red Men Portland Chanter American Society To Tool Engineers Myrtle Lodge of Odd Ladies American Legion Auxiliary of West Bath Grange Queen Esther Rebekah Lodge Henry W. Mank James T. Caverly Shirley Eugrene Rouillard Judith Mank Donald Ralph Mank U.S. Air Force Une Michael Begene Rouillard Milton Douglas Merry Meeting Grange Hall Bowdoinham J. W. Clancy Douglas Mary Wilbur Douglas Sherman Pratt Alfred Richmond E. Andrew Peterson Co Hartley Douglas Shirley Curtis Evelyn Marriner Madelyn Barter Warren Douglas Lynwood Calif Helen James Northeast Harbor Merrymeeting Grange

Dromore Grangers Holiday Program November 25

At the Dromore grange meeting Mrs Annie Wilson announced several donations to the home and welfare committee. A Sears Roebuck Foundation certificate was received for Grange participation. New officers installed were Mrs Wilson as assistant steward and Thomas Allegrin as gate keeper. The program featured singing readings violin solos and a duet. A Thanksgiving observance theme ran through the event with a cake won by Mrs Rollins and auctioned to Master Campbell.

Dromore Grange Annie Wilson Home and Welfare Committee Grange Elfreda Perkins Wilson Thomas Allegrin Raymond Campbell Evelyn Beals Melvin Pratt Pratt Perkins Florence Rollins Master Campbell

Mohiba Will Feature Beatniks In Second Act

Mohiba show at Morse high school auditorium December 4 and 5 features Beatnik themed Act 2 with instruments including harmonica ukulele guitar bongos and a trumpet solo by Jack Preney A Beatnik dance by Lorraine Turner Colleen O Donnell Peg Moriarty and Sandra Taber and a Spanish ballet by Ruth Ellen Hunter are also planned The first act centers on a Penny Arcade theme and the third will include religious music Mohiba queen candidates will sell tickets at City Hall with Student Council members aiding in ticket sales

Morse High School Jack Preney Edward Morton Cheryl Wetherbee Lorraine Turner Colleen O'Donnell Peggy Moriarty Sandra Taber Ruth Ellen Hunter Gary Wakefield City Hall Janice Cord Judith Libby Suzanne Bryant Diane Dunn Christine Coombs Robert Savage Ralph York

Dannals Family Guest at Bailey Home in Salem

Mr and Mrs Richard Dannals and daughter Kathleen Jean of Salem New Hampshire were holiday weekend guests at the home of Mr and Mrs Paul Gilmore on Bailey Road.

Richard Dannals Kathleen Jean Salem N. H Paul Gilmore Bailey Street

Rainbow Assembly Hosts Harvest Ball For Juniors

Rainbow Assembly No. 6 held a semi formal Harvest Ball at Masonic Temple Friday for junior members. Stuart Small and Jane Thayer won king and queen. Judith Conley and Robert Towle earned spot dance prizes. Marcia Beal and Craig Lee won jitterbug. Nancy Temple elected head cheerleader for DeMolays basketball. other cheerleaders named. Chaperones listed. next meeting set for Monday Dec 14 at 7 PM.

Rainbow Assembly No. 6 Masonic Temple Stuart Small Jane Thayer Judith Conley Robert Towle Marcia Beal Craig Lee Nancy Temple Nancy McInnes Carla Tukey Nancy Merchant Jill Olsen Bette Aikenhead Margaret Mitchell Sharon Milliken Margaret Wetherington Barbara Fuller Linwood Temple Cyrus Ashe Francis Bertrand

Bath to Receive New Police Emergency Ambulance

City Manager Stanley W. Judkins announced Bodwell Motors won the contract to supply a 1960 four door Ford Ranch Wagon for 1696.62. Haggett's Garage bid 2295. Delivery is expected within four weeks. Existing 1958 Ford station wagon ambulance to be traded. Budget had 1200 for a police car with an extra 500 to be found from capital improvements items at a lower price than estimated last Spring.

Stanley W. Judkins Bodwell Motors Haggett Wiscasset

Mohiba Third Part at Morse High Previewed

The Morse High annual variety show continues with part three titled Call To Remembrance to be staged Friday and Saturday. Austin W Miller and Miss Catherine Leonard direct with a mixed chorus and serious selections including You ll Never Walk Alone Ride The Chariot The Lord s Prayer will be sung by Diane Beane Christine Coombs delivers The Creation reading.

Morse High School Austin W. Miller Diane Beane Christine Coombs

Donna Lee Dyer Celebrates Third Birthday

Donna Lee Dyer daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert E Dyer celebrated her third birthday with a party at 22 Cherry street. Guests included Bath residents Mrs La forest Coombs Roxanne Belanger Mrs Richard Renshaw and sons Ricky and Nicky Mrs Donald Kenney and sons Wayne and Gregory Mrs Victor Gott and daughters Kim Terry and Jennifer Mrs Robert Dyer and son Dennis and Mrs Donald Coombs and daughters Cheryl and Kathleen.

Donna Lee Dyer Robert E. Dyer Cherry Street Laforest Coombs Roxanne Belanger Richard Renshaw Ricky Nicky Donald Kenney Wayne Gregory Victor Gott Kim Terry Jennifer Robert Dyer Dennis Bath Donald Coombs Cheryl Kathleen Brunswick

Damaged Power Lines Sparked By Wind Faults

Police reported charred utility pole tops on Bay road after insulators failed in rain. Central Maine Power crews repaired the lines, as high winds caused a second damaged line on Winter street with arcing. officers stood by until repairs were complete.

Bay Road Central Maine Winter Street

Bowdoinham Opens New Post Office At Main And Center

A new one story 30 by 40 foot post office building, built by Parsons Realty Co. of York, opened in Bowdoinham and is leased to the Post Office Department. It replaces quarters on Lower Main Street after more than 35 years. A dedication is planned for December 12 with an open house.

Parsons Realty Co York Post Office Department Main Center Streets Main Street Department

Engagement Announced for Nan Emero and Norman Gilliam

Mr and Mrs Donald Emero of 624 High Street announce the engagement of their daughter Nan Adell Emero to Norman Paul Gilliam son of Mr and Mrs Oliver P Gilliam of West Point. Nan Emero a Morse High School 1958 and Northeastern Business College Portland graduate works at Salt Water Farm Inc Damariscotta. Norman Gilliam attended Morse High School and works at Bath Iron Works Corp. A September wedding is planned.

Donald Emero High Street Nan Adell Emero Norman Paul Gilliam Oliver P. Gilliam West Point Emero Morse High School Northeastern Business College Portland Salt Water Farm, Inc Damariscotta Gilliam Bath Iron Works Corp

Car damaged in Lincoln Street crash involving teen driver

A 17 year old John Renshaw of 17 Harvard Street caused damage estimated at 300 dollars when his car struck a utility pole on Lincoln Street early Thursday. Officers Cummings and Tainter investigated. the youth said another car forced him off the road. Damaged parts include the grill, right front fender, bumper and radiator. The note about Copernicus is unrelated.

John Renshaw Harvard Street Lincoln Street William Cummings Arthur Tainter

Bath Elks Memorial Service Set for Sunday

Bath Elks will hold their annual memorial service Sunday December 6 at the Elks Home on Lombard Street. Soloist Lloyd Knight a WGAN baritone with Bowdoin and Curtis credentials will sing. Rev Trueman Bray of First Baptist will speak honoring five deceased members and others remembered by the lodge. All Elks and the public are invited to attend.

Baptist Church Church In American Baptist World Mission Raymond Stein Evelyn Kelly Grace Climo Wilfred Dodge Electa Chapter Lloyd Knight WGAN Portland Bath Elks Club Elks Lombard Street Bowdoin College Knight Curtis Institute of Music Academy of Vocal Art Philadelphia Boston Pops Orchestra Portland Symphony Orchestra

Morse Principal To Be Delegate At Boston

Morse High School principal Raymond W. Farnham will be Bath’s delegate at the 74th New England Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools meeting in Boston. Dr. James R. Killian Jr of MIT will be banquet speaker. Over 1,000 delegates from 106 colleges 157 independent schools and 473 public secondary schools will attend at the Statler Hilton.

Raymond W. Farnham Morse Bath New England Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools Boston New England James R. Killian, Jr MI. T Massachusetts Institute of Technology Eisenhower Science and Technology Killian Statler Hilton

Thanksgiving guest at Bath home of Mr and Mrs Sherman Mitchell

Mrs Auta Munsey of Dummer street joined Mr and Mrs Sherman Mitchell and their family in Bath as a Thanksgiving Day guest.

Auta Munsey Dummer Street Sherman Mitchell Bath

Ward and Leonard Couple Wed at First Nazarene Church

The marriage of Mrs Inez Leonard and Galen C Ward was announced. They wed Oct 9 at the bride’s home 4 Farrin Street, with Rev Robert B Fowler officiating. Attendants were Mrs Earle Morse and Mrs Avery Hamblen. The pair live at 4 Farrin Street and will spend the winter in Florida.

Inez Leonard Galen C. Ward Florida

Colwell-Colwell Engagement Set in Stratham New Hampshire

Miss Judith Anne Colwell of Stratham New Hampshire is engaged to John Parker Jr son of Mrs John Parker of Bath and the late Mr Parker The couple both hold degrees from Dartmouth College and Columbia University with Army service and sports affiliations noted in the record

William E. Colwell Winnicut Road Stratham N. H Judith Anne Colwell John Parker, Jr John Parker Bath Parker Colwell Hampton Academy Westbrook Junior College Portland Nichols, Inc Exeter N. T Phillips-Exeter Academy Dartmouth College Columbia University U. S. Army Morse High School Dartmouth Sigma Chi Fraternity the Sphinx Honorary Society

Morse Couple Celebrates 31st Wedding Anniversary

Mr. and Mrs. Norman A. Morse of 54 Willow Street marked their 31st wedding anniversary on Monday.

Norman A. Morse Willow Street

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Irving Ayton Washington Street Edward Arthur Ashton Granite Street Mr. Ashton St. Mary's Richard Gallant Francis Bennett Schoolreet Board of Registration Alice M. Nolan Front Street Beta Sigma Phi Central Co-Weds Club Dromore Grangers Mohiba Rainbow Assembly Donald Prindall Gardiner General Hospital Russell Jacques Conn Arthur White Robert Cummins Smith Auditorium Frederick Pauling Elizabeth Richard Greenwich Pauling Copernicus Ward Leonard Judith A. Colwell Avon Frances H. Fides Chamberlain Ave Ada Y. Greenblatt Phippsburg Washington St Ada_Y. Greenblatt East Brunswick Ada Y. Green- Rae Ada Y. Greenlatt Maine and National Real Estate Association Montsweag Reenblatt Patna Adam Greenblaett Real Estate and Insurance Provat Greenblatt Aes Woreen Ada Greenblatt Good Road Sagadahoc Ferry P. O Boothbay Harbor Adam Vreenblatt Land Scheie Street U.S. Route 1 Dial HI North End Town Cates Dial Maine New Beach Kennebec Furnace Ada Y. Greenplate Inn
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