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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1958

Page

4

Morse High Mohiba Recital Draws Large Crowd

A large Morse High audience praised Club Mohiba program featuring adagio dance by Harrys and Jackie Bennett with Slaughter On Idth Avenue music and Tom Douvley’s dramatic rendering. Other performances included vocal solos, dances, pantomime, comic monologue, and an extended chorus with multiple student performers.

Harrys Jackie Bennett Slaughter Tom Douvley Charles Ruh Gary Meister Rick Clarke Deane Daye Noun Caton Judy Ashe Toonett Lakin Baverly Cromwell Sharon Mill Ken Diane Davis Edward Grette Puta Lessard Robert Jewel Jean Hurt Joe Marquis Virnes Stevens Londa Leetimn Will Spiritue Diane Bean Siardra Hathorne Marilyn Ray Richard Delano Marilyn McCobb John McMann Ruth Doughty Landa Ames June Fouter Pion Litchfield Donna Blounen McMann

Lorelei Pecci and Gerald Arsenault Wed in Wesley Church

Lorelei Faye Pecci daughter of Mr. and Mrs Fred Pecci married Gerald H. Arsenault son of Mr. and Mrs Frank Arsenault Sunday afternoon at Wesley Methodist Church. The Rev Dr Oliver W Bell officiated. The bride wore a cascade gown with pearl crown and carried white roses and carnations. Linwood Benson of Bath was best man with Edward Cummings and Robert MacDonald, both of Bath, and Albert Barter of Hartford as ushers. The couple will live at Hartford after a wedding trip.

Lorele Faye Pecci Fred Pecci Wightreet Gerald H. Arenault Frank Arsenault Middle Street Suday Wesley Methdist Church Oliver Ws Bell Richard Jackson Great Mills Jarice Hall Martha Porow Robert. Lense Bath Sionor Beridg Gayla Sue Peces Linwood Benson Edward Cummings Robert MacDonald

Bridal Shower Held for Elizabeth Dickinson

Miss Elizabeth Dickinson was guest of honor at a bridal shower hosted by M Patricia Boulay at 516 Middle Street. The event celebrated Dickinsons upcoming marriage to Stanley Johnson of Wiscasset with guests including Ruth Douvty Helen Griffin Loretta Birbes Svetida Bailes Kirby Walloon Janet Moron Hemmietta Roger Suede Chfaiparne and Altes. Maurice J Warner of 022 Middle Street attended a Boston weekend reception for the National President of the Auxiliary of the Sons of Union Veterans Ursula Shepardson.

Elizabeth Dickinson M. Patricia Boulay Middle Street Miss Dickinson Stanley Johnson Wiscas Ct Mis Helen Griffin Mies Loretta Birbes My Svetida Bailes Kirby Walloon M.- Janet Moron Mies Hemmietta Roger Miss Suede Chfaiparne Mies Altes Advi Nir Jetzvel Mis Maurice J Warner Boston Auxiliary of the Sons of Union Veterans, Mire Ursula Shepardson

Genesta Chapter Observes Chaplains Night in O KS

Genesta chapter in O KS held Chaplains Night at the Friday meeting with Mrs Edna McRae honored as chapter chaplain. Dorothy M Pritt presided as Worthy Matron with Carolyn Hobbins chairing the program and corsages distributed to attendees.

Genesta O KS Edna McRae Chapwin Cuest Portland Lewiston Farmington Dorothy M Pritt Caroulyn Hobbins Thiplain Nya Platts Melvin Ratyin Foster M. Pratt Sukiptoe Mabel Merrath Patie Viet Eve Warren Donald Preemean Christos Digs MeKi Mi Vaetier Caeen Toothrmtrtter Qnember Leven Post Solar Lodge Masons Howes Leah Strat Lori Ist N.Y Ditchwith Doris Eder Sat Carol Ain Oworth Maes Aung Pratt Jonnie Walker Mildred Moca Lowes Willa Bailey Piortaiyon Robbins Park Dive Bailey Rain Show Assembly Chard Peeses Evelyn Salvation Army Merrill Pribt

YMCA Junior Tri-Hi-Y Club Elects Officers

The Fall meeting of the YMCA Junior Tri-Hi-Y club elected officers for the coming year Christine Coombs president Ann Ball vice president Maureen Murphy secretary Leah Layton treasurer The group plans a square dance program with Wednesday practice and will form committees at next week’s meeting Open to eighth or ninth graders in the area inviting girls to attend shows active membership including Ann Ball Irene Thompson Diane Staples Patsy Arennull Leah Liston Dorothy Sheldon Dorothy Marks Gayle Merrick Patsiensee Judy Jayton Sally Leonard Janice Payson Peppy Fitzripson James Pankham Christine Coombs Linda Elliott Deborah Moody Sally Cuhoon and Maureen Murphy.

Christine Coombs Ann Ball Maureen Murphy Leah Layton Treasuhe Linda Elliott Deborah Moody Sally Cuhoon

Pythians Elect Officers for 1959 at Lowell Temple

Dorothy Fulton was elected president of Lowell Temple, Pythian Sisters, for 1959. Other officers include Jane Shea as excellent senior, Sadie Savage excellent junior, Fanice Perry treasurer, Ruth Sprague secretary, Isabel Young protector, Lois Knight for three years, Ruth SNR PCS, Dorothy Fulton alternate to the Grand Temple, Dorothy Stone press correspondent, Lois Knight depree mistress, and Hattie Lord installing officer. The temple’s manager, guard and pianist to be elected later. Lois Knight named supper chairman for next week. Members asked to bring sunshine basket items for Addie Moulton at next meeting.

Dorothy Fulton Lowell Temple Pythian Jane Shea Sadie Savage Fanice Perry Ruth Sprague Isabel Young Protector Lois Knight Wustec Ruth Snr PCS Grand Temple Dorothy Stone Hattie Lord Addie Moulton

Nequasset Service Group Holds Final Meeting After 31 Years

Nequasset Extension Service group met at Goodwill hall for its last gathering after 31 years, voting earlier to discontinue. Members included Ruth Leeman as chairman, Bailey treasurer, Maude Wright secretary, with first president Rachel Hodgdon noted.

Nequasset Extension Service Group Good Will Hall Ruth Leeman the Bailey Maude Wright Bailey Wright Rachel Hodgdon Woolwich Florence Hathorne Ethel Bailey Ruth Murphy Heathorne

Bath Extension Group Plans Year With New Officers

Members of the Bath Extension Service Group met with Mrs. Chester Comeau for the annual planning session at her home on Spring Street. retiring chairman Mrs. Harry Fullerton presented a novel to newly elected chairman Mrs. Carl Wight. New officers include Mrs. Edwin Small secretary, Mrs. Lindsay J. Dauphinee secretary, and Mrs. Franklin Cromwell treasurer. The calendar covers programs from January Accessories In Your Home to December Christmas party. The group will hold its annual Christmas gathering at Mrs. Lindsay Dauphince’s home at 53 Washington Street on December 11 with a covered dish supper and gift exchange.

Bath Chester Comeau Spring Street Harry Fullerton Carl Wight Edwin Small Lindsay J. Dauphinee Franklin Cromwell Seathind Lindsay Dauphince Washington Street Coola MacEwen Doumec Stagecoach Merrymeeting Grange Jts Bowdoinham Fire Department Malcolm Hatch Themes Fee Portland Andrew F Peterson Boston Ralph Stilphen Harvey Chubbuck Woolwich Clyde Bailey John Ackley George Ackley Fort Dix N. J

Rush Hays Wedding Unites Bath Pair at Treasure Island Chapel

Miss Stephanie Rush daughter of Mr and Mrs J F E Waab of Bath wed Robert A Hays son of Mr and Mrs Ray Duval of Eldorado Arkansas on November 2 at Treasure Island chapel San Francisco. Rev George R Brosiers officiated. The couple will reside at 563 Marshal Street Dockland California.

J. FE. Waab, Jr Washington Street Bath Stephanie Rush Robert A. Hays Ray Duval Eldorado Ark Treasure Island Chapel San Francisco Calif George R. Brosiers C.D. R U.S.N Lloyd Long Oakland Eleanor Rose Duke Gerald McHabb Petty Officers’ Club Treasure Island Hays Morse High School the Waves New York University U. S. Navy Marshal Street Dockland

Donna Gray Weds Linwood Kochling Jr at First Baptist

Miss Donna May Gray daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Baudoin Linwood W. Kochling Jr son of Mrs. Helen Webster Bath were married Friday at First Baptist Church by Rev. Charles R. Sims. Miss Kochling served as bridesmaid. Best man was Gordon A. Kochling. Reception held at 14 Bailey Street. They will live at 7 Adams Court.

Donna May Gray Jerry Beaudoin Linwood W. Kochling, Jr Helen Webster Bath Charles R. Sims First Baptist Church Paula Kochling Gordon A. Kochling Bailey Street Adams Court

Johnson Dickinson Johnson Wedding at 138 North Street

Miss Elizabeth Ellen Dickinson daughter of Mr and Mrs Merrill Dickinson became the bride of Stanley Wellington Johnson son of Mr and Mrs Forrest Johnson of Wiscasel in a ceremony conducted by Rev Charles Sims at 7 p m on Friday December 5 The couple planned a short wedding trip and will reside in Wie set after the ceremony A reception followed at the American Legion with music by John Prones Willian Gray and Harry Deering Jr 65 guests attended

Elizabeth Ellen Dickinson Merrill Dickinson Beacon Street Stanley Wellington Johnson Forrest Johnson Wiscasel Charles Sim North Street Cecil Reed Wiscasct Louis Hazan Charles Sims Pariesa Boulay Dianna Dickison Barbara Dickinson William Johnson Reed Dickinson Johnson Mr. Johnson Wie American Legion John Prones Willian Gray Harry Deering, Jr Robert Sutter James Sutter Selly Nelder Patricia Boulay

Dardenne Gregory announce Bahamas wedding Thanksgiving

Announcement of the marriage of Esther Hanscom Gregory to Keith Dardenne takes place at the United States Consulate in Nassau Bahamas on Thanksgiving Day. The bride, a Bath native and Columbia nursing graduate, has held nursing and personnel roles in St. Petersburg Florida. The groom, Port Allegany Pennsylvania native, is a Northeast High School faculty member and adult education instructor. They will reside at 3210 Overlook Place Shore Acres.

Esther Hanscom Gregory Bath Hooger Keith Dardenne United States Nasset Bahamas Davenport N. Y Alfred W. Hanscom Hanscom Fast Machias Bath Tron Works Corp Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center School of Nursing New York City Maus Brothers St. Petersburg Fla Mre Dardenne American Business Women'sssociation of Exchangettes Nassau Overlook Place Shore Acres

McLean Fraser Wedding at Nazarene Church in city

Mrs Warrict Pratt Fraser and Willard L McLean were married Friday evening at the First Church of the Nazarene with immediate family present. Rev Robert Fowler officiated as Mrs McLeans daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs Stuart Bailey of Alna attended as the matron of honor wore gray orlon dress and red carnations corsage. Reception followed at 66 Oak Street the couple resides at 268 Washington Street and Hyde Windlass Co machinist Mr McLean.

Warrict Pratt Fraser Willard L. McLean First Church of the Nazarene Robert Fowler McLean Oak Street Hyde Windlass Co

Robert Coombs Celebrates 10th Birthday at Home

Robert Coombs son of Mr and Mrs Robert D Coombs 463 High Street entertained friends Saturday for his 10th birthday. Guests included Kitty Coombs David Donaco Francis Hederman Walter Arsenault Thorne ayne Perkins and Frances Coombs. Blue and white streamers decorated the dining room with a centerpiece of colored balloons.

Robert Coombs Robert D. Coombs High Street Kitty Coombs David Donaco Francis Hederman Walter Arsenault Thorne Ayne Perkins Frances Coombs

Judith Libby Returns Home From Bath Memorial Hospital

Judith Libby daughter of Mr and Mrs Maurice Libby of 5 Palmer Street has returned home Tuesday from Bath Memorial Hospital where she was a surgical patient.

Judith Libby Maurice Libby Palmer Street Bath Memorial Hospital

Local Engagment Notices From Brounswick Area

Three engagement announcements from Brounswick and surrounding towns. Sylvan Lorraine Livernois to Paul Alan Crocker both graduates with ties to local schools and banks. Cynthia MacDonald to Robert Brown with Morse High School and beauty school links. Ann Leah Cohen to David Wheeler connections include Morse and Clark University with a June wedding planned.

Morris HW. Cohen Milton Mass Bath Daugster Ann Leah Cohen David Wheeler Jick D. Wheeler Revere Cohen Morse Tligid Sell Iron Kenerson College B.S. i Aneven Wheeler Clark University Worcester Wass Harvard Law School

Bowdoinham Plecta Chapter Holds Meeting and Christmas Plans

The Bowdoinham Plecta Chapter met in Maonie hall for devotional period and activity planning. Plans include a January 10 Grand Representative reception, a 21st year chairing by Mr Coola MacEwen, and a drive for toys and clothing on Monday evening by the Bowdoinham Fire Department.

Plecta Off. S Maonie Hall

Elsie Arline Thayer Weds Charles Card In Double Ring Ceremony

Miss Elsie Arline Thayer daughter of Mr and Mrs J Walter Thayer Western avenue married Tech Spt Charles Russell Card US Army son of Mr and Mrs Jecenn Card Lisbon Falls at a double ring ceremony Saturday evening at the bride’s home The Rev Oliver W Bell Wesley church officiated The bride wore pink tissue

Elsie Arline Thayer J. Walter Thayer Western Avenue Tech Charles Russell Card U. S. Aef Jecenn Card Lisbon Falls Pr. Oliver W. Bell Weley Church

Wedding of James Youngs and Bride with Empire Gown

A Bath ceremony featured a taffeta gown with an empire bodice and Chantilly lace. Mrs. James Young served as matron of honor, and the couple celebrated with a four tier cake and a reception. Attendants included Mrs. Joan Reed and Mr. Robert Young, as guests pressed gifts and the couple departed for their wedding trip.

Chantilly Jace Site James Youn Bath James Youngs Joan Reed Robert Young Robert Lianb Frid Lianst James Baber Mies Kathy Ann Youn Sut Card

Construction worker injures after contact with live line

A workman building a new store at the corner of Center and Washington streets was knocked unconscious by a live 110 volt electric line. He was rushed by police and ambulance to Memorial hospital Monday evening for treatment.

Center Washington Streets Memorial Hospital Tie

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