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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jan 01, 1959

Page

5

Wiscasset Couple Wed at First Congregational Church

Miss Carol E Barker and Donald G Nadeau married December 20 at First Congregational Church. Rev Stanley F Johnson officiated with Claire Rivers Moody on organ. Attendants included Miss Jane Merry and James Merry. A reception followed. couple to Fort Worth, Texas for air force assignment.

Carol Eileen Barker Donald Gene Nadeau First Congregational Church Richard Barker Birch Point Alex Nadeau Anna Stanley F. Johnson Claire Rivers Moody Jane Merry Wiscasset James Merry Paul Huber Frederick Pendleton Wiscasset High School Fort Worth Texing Nadeau U.S. Air Force

Woolwich Couples 40th Anniversary Marked by Open House

Mr and Mrs J Gould Bailey celebrated forty years of marriage with an open house in Woolwich. Bailey, a lifelong resident and retired dairy farmer and lumber operator, and the former Marion Dora Smith of Newcastle were wed in a Baptist ceremony. Relatives including daughters Dorothy Ames and sons Fernald Roland Earl Clyde and families attended with 14 grandchildren and one great grandson. The town also marked Christmas church events and a memorial for Mrs Florence Temple, a longtime local teacher.

J. Gould Bailey Bailey Marion Dora Smith Woodbury Millard Duston Webster Dorothy Ames Anna Fernald Roland Earl Clyde Woolwich Burton Westbrook

Christmas Pageant Is Presented By Young People At Salvation Army

The Shepherd's Story presented by Salvation Army youths at Water Street headquarters Saturday evening. Directed by Mrs. Clinton V. Fleming, it featured Carl Delano Jr as the shepherd Loretta Bailey as the shepherds wife Walliam Banks Jr the son Betty Anderson as Mary and Richard Trask as Joseph. Other participants included Catherine Talasco Sue Chandler Dawn Delano Sharon Delano Deborah Delano Shirley Anderson Elsie Banks Dorothy Fleming Donald Transon and Faith Fleming. Music by Mary Fleming and Mrs. Jean Hudson. Sr Captain William Banks gave an appropriate message to close the program.

Salvation Army Water Street Clinton V. Fleming Carl Delano, Jr Loretta Bailey Walliaim Banks, Jr Betty Andersono Mary Richard Trask Joseph Catherine Talasco Sue Chandler Dawn Delano Sharon Delano Deborah Delano Shirley Anderson Elsie Banks Dorothy Fleming Donald Transon Faith Fleming Mary Fleming Jean Hudson William Banks

Family Night at YMCA Friday Evening

Friday from six to ten o clock the YMCA hosts Family Night for boys girls and parents with access to pool billiards ping pong bowling and chess checkers games At 7 Woolwich Central School basketball teams play fathers in a local charity event From 8 to 9 roller skating opens with games and skating For 9 to 10 dancing may follow in the gym with music from the YMCA system Admission is free and all are invited to attend

YMCA Woolwich Central School Woolwich

Mardi Gras at State Armory Names Perry General Chairman

Robert J. Perry named general chairman of St Marys Mardi Gras to be held at the State Armory on a coming weekend. Childrens events planned on opening day at 3 oclock. A ham and bean supper set for Bath Junior High Saturday Feb 7 from 430 to 7 p.m. Committees for the winter event to be announced at the next executive meeting. Harold Sewall returns to New York after Christmas with parents Mr and Mrs Arthur Sewall 2nd 963 Washington Street.

State Grange Clyde Bailey Zrangve Bailey Merriconeau John Pulsifer Savadahoe Pomona James Royal Royal West Bath Alton Collins Collins Dromore Raymond Campbell Campbell Topsham Henry Cheetem Dirigo Maurice Cressey Enterprise Bernard Thyng Savadahoe Donald Adams Woolwich Marion Chubbuck Mr. Chubbuck Robert J. Perry St Mary's Bath Harold Sewall New York Mrs Arthur Sewall Washington Street

New Year Theme Featured At West Bath Grange

West Bath Grange hosts a New Year themed program led by the overseer, treasurer and Ceres. Community singing, readings, and vocal duets pace the evening with a humorous skit and stunts. Youth Night planned for next week under Robert Palmer. Savadahoe Pomona to meet Wednesday at West Bath Orange with supper at 6 p.m.

West Bath Grange Ceres Margaret DeMerchants Ruth Doughty Robert Palmer Alton Collins Verl McNelly Joseph Wilson D. Wallace MacDonald John Howe Mattie Collins Persis Miller Bessie Boudrea Bima Larrabee Marilyn Merrill Cobbesseecontee Grange Wis Savadahoe Pomona West Bath Orange

Christmas Gatherings Across West Bath Area

Christmas weekend in West Bath featured multiple gatherings at the Furrow and Sparrel homes with eleven couples and extended family visiting from Bath Brunswick and Sydney. Residents shared meals, music, decorations, and travel plans as relatives headed to New York Germany and Newport for holidays and duties.

Hospital Employees Group Party Organized at Mrs McMann Residence

Mrs Albert H McMann entertained a hospital employees group Friday night at 1492 Washington Street from 8 to 11. Mrs Elizabeth Hart served punch and refreshments with help from Mrs Dorothy Lewis. Guests included Mrs Frances Benson Mrs Irene Leask Mrs Frances Ropers RN Mrs Pauline Leask Mrs Mildred Tumbleson Roo N Mrs Alma Jones Mrs Lorraine Mac Donald Mrs Geraldine Legard and Miss Beverly Lewis. Mrs Ralph Stetson Jr of 1068 Washington Street has returned to Peter Bent Brigham Hospital Boston for a few days.

Albert H. McMann Washington Street Elizabeth Hart Dorothy Lewis Frances Benson Irene Leask Frances, Ropers Pauline Leask Mildred ‘Tumbleson Roo N Alma Jones Lorraine MacDonald Geraldine Legard Beverly Lewis Ralph Stetson, Jr Peter Bent Brigham Hospital Boston

Arrowsic Residents Share Christmas Amid Festivities

Christmas at the Woodbury Spinney Mile home marked by tree cutting and flu illness as Judge and Mrs Peter Woodbury plan March return from Arrowsic and a West Indies January court session. Family in Saco and Brunswick gather for dinners with visitors from Portland Lewiston and Philadelphia.

Peter Woodbury David Bedford Michie Mazciko John Saco Walter Pochabit John Pochabit Mark Stephen George Ivescof Mazeikos Rocco Ralph Sterne Perley Ater Aubrey Steen Paul Ater Mins Snipe Hoegh Campbell Bastomn Otts Steen Roland Peterson Adpar Fehlauw Grace Lutheran Church of Lewiston Dearmont Craft Saugus Mass Maple Street Beverly Crosman South Portland Charles Piridis Charlee Paradis Charles Gladys Weeman Portland Edward Cleary Georgetown Sandra Phinney Grace New Hospital Connecticut Robert Phinney Belke Heath Create Town Honrad Veterson Grace Lutheran Church Lester Davis Judy Dothline Point Portsmouth N. Hh

Christmas Visitors Fill North Bath With Family Celebrations

North Bath residents recount a busy Christmas with relatives visiting from Norway Lewiston Bath Boston and Hartford including the Hemingways Wing family Sukeforth DeGroot and Cuno households. Notable guests include Virginia Ingalls from Boston and Harold Wing from Bath as well as service members on leave and a 94 year old aunt Hattie Austin.

Edwin Heringway Bertha Hemingway Norway Bon Cole Annabelle Harold Bubar Lewiston Cole Edwin Hemingway J. Carroll Wing Calvin Wing Cleon Wing Burton Wing Bath Chester Wright Pamela Rey Lita Arthur Wing Virginiia Ingalls Boston Ho We Bowers Frank Rayamiond Carpenter Tarbox Street Mies Julie Wine Norridge Harold Wing Eleanor Sheldon Dry Hartford Conn Biaseter Mio Credric Sukeforth Margaret Berry J J Newberry's Olive Campbell Mer William Lenfest John DeGroot Mars Roo Lee Hippins Gladyvee Cothran Edmuned Wises T. J. Cunio Sewell Pearson Hattie Austin Gowen Nursing Home James Rockefeller Mary Lou ‘Pardiff Philip Tardif Tardiff Kerns Tarddiff Philip Tardiff

Two Car Collision Causes $700 Damage

Police estimate $700 in damage from a two car collision at the intersection of Washington and Mechanic streets Sunday. No injuries were reported. Leon J. Billings, 62, was crossing from Mechanic onto Washington as Donald F. Kennerson, 25, of the Brunswick Naval Air Station, traveled on Washington. Front end damage totaled about $500 and right front fender and side damage about $200.

Washington Mechanic Streets Leon J. Billings Mechanic Street Donald F. Kennerson Brunswick Naval Air Station Washington Street Billings Poltes

Bath Junior High Student to Enter Memorial Hospital

Suzanne Bryant, daughter of Mr and Mrs Cleveland Bryant of 1286 Thigh street, will enter Memorial hospital Friday for minor surgery. She is a ninth grade pupil at Bath Junior High school. Miss Ella Lowther of Calais visited her nephew and wife, Dr Karl L Wade, 406 Front street, during Christmas.

Suzanne Bryant Cleveland Bryant Thigh Street Memorial Hospital Suzanne Bath Junior High School Ella Lowther Calais Karl L. Wade Front Street

Christmas party aids CARE as grange meets in Richmond

Richmond Progressive Grange held a Saturday gathering including a children's Christmas party and carols. Adults skipped gifts and donated to CARE. A church ordination and multiple family visits clustered around the holiday season with participants from nearby towns attending services and social events.

Progressive Grange Beth Douglass David Douglass Cathy Wallace Robert Wallace Myron Dunn Frank Kruther Mary Anair Sharon White Dicky Brown Danny Brown Linda Scott Kenny White Martha Dunn Linda Anair

Woolwich March of Dimes Kickoff Supper Hosted

Woolwich March of Dimes workers met Sunday evening at the Murphys home for a kickoff supper. Plans were made to boost this year’s campaign with new appointeds and a growing list of volunteers, including Mrs Martom Chihbuck and Mrs Alberta Bailey.

Woolwich March of Dimes Workers Mro Edward J—. Murphy Woolwich Martom Chihbuck Alberta D. Bailey Clyde al Barkley Edward T Murphy

Dresden School Vacation and Local Christmas Events

Dresden schools close December 19 for a week and reopen December 29 for the winter term. Christmas Eve services were held at St. John's Episcopal church with a pageant by children and music led by the junior choir under Rev. Michael Dugan who was ordained last Monday. A Christmas party followed. West Dresden organized a Sunday school with 20 children through Bruce Alexander. Miss Sharon Tibbetts married Wayne Bailey at the Dresden Mills Methodist church with Rev. Frederick Mills officiating and many local attendees.

St. John's Episcopal Church Michael Dugan Bruce Alexander West Dresden Sharon Tibbetts Wayne BE. Bailey Dresden Mills Frederick Mills Jacka Manchick Clyde Sirois Dale Dana Gaune Frank Lemarr Brian Bailey Dolores Dorr Bridge Academy Charles Tibbetts Buxton Carolyn Sarans

Obituary notices from Dresden area reflect multiple deaths

The column reports the deaths of Effie Devigino of South Dresden, Grace Blinn of Dresden Mills, and Henry Holt of South Dresden. It lists survivors, funeral arrangements, burial plans, and service details. Names include Dorothy Elliot, Inez Genthner, Herbert and Ralph Devigino, Almeda and Zina Blinn, and several other relatives and attendees. Burial and spring interment are noted for multiple cases.

Effie Devigino Nelson Devigino South Dresden Westport Robert Susan Cameron Dorothy Elliot Portland Inez Genthner Bath Herbert Dresden Ralph Pittston Amesbury-White Funeral Home Gardiner Robert Cumier Randolph Forest Grove Cemetery West Dresden Grace Blinn Dresden Mills Almeda Zina Blinn Alumni Bridge Academy Dresden Mills Methodist Church Ralph Cheney Damariscotta Waldo Puckford Monmouth Ralph Howard Chrys Burgess Pine Grove Henry Holt John Arbesta Theolt Harry Donald Earl Charles Mildred Tlolt Wesley Loampher Chelsea Leslie Jlutehins North Warner Ralph Chapman North Anson Elmer Pushed Phelom Colson Will

Largest Woman's Club in Maine Appears Via Trading Stamps

A Maine article extols trading stamps as a state wide informal club with 291000 women contributing to a thriving market. It notes S H Green Stamps and S&H Redemption Stores support local jobs, tax revenue, and business, framing saving women as a public good. Public information by Sperry and Hutchinson Company.

Maine S&h Our State Sperry and Hutchinson Company

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M. M.D Masonic Hall Huntoon Hill Grange Ovrange Hall Alice Mayburt Wiscasset Academy Alumni Association Bernard Merry Jayne Dowling Joseph Dowling Jayne Mt Ida Junior College Newton Center Mass Leland Fosted Leland Foster Bathroad Leland Framington State Teachers College Richard Colby Burl B. Colby Middle Street Indiana University Bloomington Indiana Thomas Rankin Edgar Rankin Maybury Alna Road University of Maine Charles Reed Vincent Reed Coast Guard Camp May New Jersey Delores Randy Wanser Bethany Nazarene College Bethany Okla Abe Wanser St. Petersburg Fla Florida Leigh Campbell Harold Campbell Wes Jegan College Middletown Leigh Orono Dean Shea Donald Shea Gardiner Road Colby College Waterville Jay Blagdon Jay Farmington State Teachers College Norman Pelletier Arthur Pelletier Chevrus High School Alfred Norton, Jr Waltham, Mass Walter Dow Alfred Norton William A. Taylor Federal Street Dee John Rafter Manhassett Long Island N. Y Bradford Street Richard Higgins Sadie A. Bailey Asbury Bailey Brunswick Bailey Island Lida Lord Leeman Harpswell Bane Doris Evans Winnifred Sinnett Eleanor Snow Princeton N. J Willis W. Leeman Brackett Funeral Home Wendell Amall Woodlawn Cemetery Montsweag Baptist Church School Bryan Savage Lester Savage Middle Road Dust Oe Ptt George Conglefinger Cicero, Hi Linda Bailey Bernard Bailey Montsweagg Road Harrison Tipsward Noble Avenue George Gavitt Fred Grover Forrest Johnson Warvey Chubbuck Paul de Vore Cecil Reed Stanley Johnson Kenneth Bailey William Johnson Maurice Hathorne Judson Soule Charles Tadley Hallie Simonson Bruce Dickenson Raymond Curran Herbert McIntire Thomas Staples Lynn Judith McIntire John Bailey Florence Temple North Woolwich Temple Albert Garland Albert, Jr Kittery Old State Road Montsweng Road Richard Jenkins Chester Leeman Ya Clock Road Leeman Norris Waltz Wayne Herbert Leeman Barley Neck Road Tina Skillins Edward Skillins Deering Street Edward J. Murphy Chopps Point Road Elbert Woodman Bruce Brian Nequasset Woodman Margaret Woodman Noblehyre Harvey Chubbuck Mountain Road Harrison Tipsword Kenneth Chubbuck Kendra Timothy Fred Raymond Durgan Richard Og Reymond, Jr William Allen Terry Winterport Friends Allen Bath Memorial Hospital Wade Hiram Bassett Boothbay Tarver Wiscasset Ames Burgess Prade Dwinns Cornish Echool Barley Nock Road Bath Tron Works Gordon Furrow Richard Furrow Dennis Furrow Ricky Dennis, Jr Mr Furrow John Furrow Furrow Leonard Frank Pauline Leonard Roger Gilloux Herbert F. Sparrel Berry Mill Road Dana Small Martha I. D. Small Wilbert Small Sam Boggs John Hines Stevie Donald Sanford Cecil Beane Glenis and Lee Willian W. Cowan Sydney Robert Thompson Owen Thompson Percy Holbrook B. F. Whitmore Robert Killam Francis Dechan Robert Coombs Bula Coombs Rene Roy Donald Manter Douglas William Todgkins Harland Boynton Steen Ralph Steene Herbert Craige Jean Mary Steen Richard Steen Gail Cristy Debby Esther Steen James Steen Otty Steen Leo Randzwill Natick Dupettiers Lemuel Preble Carol Ainsworth Robert Hogan Ainsworth Leslie Ainsworth Rekind Peterson Roger Peterson Cape Elizabeth Murray Peterson South Bristol Louise Chabbazi Philadelphia Maude Reevs Rocco DeMonte Michiel Michiel Mazeiko Steene North Richmond United Barst Church Holy Ira James King Roy Buchanan First Baptist Church of Rockland Robert Bell Earl Fekerson Phippsburg Bekerson Josssie Griffin John Thrower Olive Lith Rachel Varney Women's Missionary Society of the United Baptist Church Gertrude Smith Horace Hinkley Lincoln Street Gardiner General Hospital Roger Baker Michael Richard Lee Mass George Baker Charles Jewett Harold Wheatley Billerica Mass Stanley Griffin Annie Metiver Oscar Douglass Joseph Parent Hallowell Mary Parent Douglasses Jean Hatfield Walter Turgis Woburn Gary Williams Maxwell Marriner Goldie Guiou Ernest Williams Mroo Thurl Hewes Elwood Warehouse Point George Burgon Ceciy Ditive Hampton Mere Milton C. Trott Woman's Club S&h Redenpton
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