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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1960
Page
6
Former Senator Charles Cummings announces the engagement of his daughter to Dr. Herbert T. Caverny. Caverny, a 1959 NYU Dental School graduate, practices general dentistry at 702 Washington Street with his father. A February wedding is planned.
The article reports the marriage of Sylvia Christober Mi Derr dutvezhterot to Bernard lL. Jd. Word USN in a April ceremony at a Methodist church in Reymar Wheletone with Mrs Seronie Aieran of Canantayeuy and Jatin- Wi wide New Egypt NJ present. Bridesmaids wore pink and black gowns while guests wore formal attire. reception followed at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Thick Watts. USS Déewes and Bath Iron Works references appear in a postscript.
The Rey std Mrs Cahn Alexander of Leeds announces the engagement of their daughter Miss Wene Alexander to Richard Jimds son of Mr and Mrs Frank Sinds of 28 Valley Road Bath. Miss Alexander is a Mareeigh School graduate and Mr Hinds is a veteran of the Army and a graduate of Manse Taggedo and employed at Ballidron Wort Corp.
Fragmentary notice mentions Judith Faye Lesrd and Fbwyie W. Ri ful with connections to Washington Street and a June event. Other lines refer to Marie Paugh, a Smita Chevrolet employee, and a Doctor Bepool with a Shower event. Details are garbled and portions unreadable.
Announcements received this week note marriages involving Wit Glare SVrt Kit and Stanley Pierte Halen yelgsen. The ceremony occurred Friday Nov 22 at Oglesby Tennessee with Mr Watch as head of Bathlinion oofdi Yate and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hutch of this city listed as involved parties.
The annual Christmas party for the Quilet pupils was held Tuesday at the Studio. Dancers Lona Latve Phoup and others attended, with songs by Gretchen Warner and Deena Con Morton. Hosts Mrs Witherbee and Ms. Wertherbee assisted as decorations and refreshments were served by several helpers.
The health department releases a weekly summary detailing disease counts and trends. Officials note the state, district, and localities affected, with emphasis on monitoring and response actions.
Mr c and Mrs Gerald Per kono of Falmouth announce the engagement of their daughter Miss Patricia Perkins to John Henry Hartleb son of Mr and Mrs Harvey Hartleb of this city. Perkins is a 1954 Falmouth High School graduate and 1956 Columbia University nursing graduate. Hartleb graduated Morse High School 1952 and Bates College 1957 and works as an abrasive engineer for Noros Company Worcester with Pacific Northwest offices. A late Summer wedding is planned.
Dana Paul Jewett marked his sixth birthday Thursday with a luncheon for friends. Sister Darla Mae Jewett hosted. Guests included Jackie Tarbox Chuckie Tarbox Lynn Tarbox Sue Jeffie Steve Foot er Mike Foot er David Jewett. Attending extended family and Mrs Bernard Plummer and Mrs Dana B Jewett.
The Buccaneers Senior Dunn and Bugle Corps hosted a New Year Ball at the State Armory on Lincoln Street drawing about 1,000 attendees. Organizers hope to make the event annual with patrons including Mr and Mrs Warry L Day Mrs Winslow Porter Mr and Mrs William F Mussenden Lew Colby and Mrs Hobert Lowery.
The Sapadahoe Women’s Republican club with the Young Republicans will host an open meeting at West Bath Grange hall on Thursday January 14 at 6 30. Peter Garland of Saco the Republican candidate for the office of Representative from Congressional District 1 will be the speaker. A baked bean supper will precede the meeting.
Mr and Mrs Sidney Higgins of Bath were treated and released from Memorial hospital after a two car crash on Route 1 near Bath West line shortly before 1 pm Friday. Raymond Thompson 22 of NAS Brunswick had minor facial cuts and was not hospitalized. Sidney Higgins suffered neck injuries and cuts. Mrs Higgins had cuts to her left hand and leg.
Jim Roberts, a junior from Key West Florida, is a member of Harvard's fencing team and measures six feet four inches. His height gives him a notable reach for competition.
Solar Wiedge completed its 155th year of Masonry at its annual meeting with Linwood E Temple presiding as master. Ten officers were elected for 1969 including Ralph H Card as worshipful master Frank G Allen senior warden Donald C Freeman junior warden Frank A Donnel senior deacon Edward H Mosher junior deacon Karcher S Jackson secretary John W Gillespie treasurer and Herbert R Morse house committee. An installa tion is set for Monday Jan 11 at 8 pm.
The Central Church League named the Parish Supper Committee for the Central Congregational church event set for Monday, January 11 at the parish house. John Haggett chairs the committee with members including Mrs. Richard Ricker and Mrs. Vincent Henderson, among others. Devotions Monday were led by Mrs. Ricker and a survey on the modern woman’s role was presented by Mrs. Richins. The League meets again January 18 in the parish house.
Mr and Mrs Franks W Norton of 45 Pine announce the engagement of their daughter Nancy Elizabeth Norton to Roy Carl Richter Jr son of Mr and Mrs Roy C Richter of 37 Bedford The couple are Morse High School graduates 1956 and 1953 respectively and will marry in the future Nancy works as service order writer for New England Tel and Tobco Roy is a partner in Roys Market with his father Wedding date not yet set.
The Beacon Street Methodist church vestry hosted a New Year party by the Women’s Society of Christian Service. Plans for a food sale on Friday Jan 15 at 11 a.m. were announced with Rogers Hardware as the sale location.
Mr and Mrs Elmer Mank Jr of Woolwich announce the engagement of their daughter Hazel Elizabeth Mank to Darrel A Baker son of Mr and Mrs Forrest Baker also of Woolwich Miss Mank will graduate from Wiscasset high school in June Baker has completed three years in the Air Force and works at Bath Iron Works An early summer wedding is planned.
Ralph P. Munk of 15 Spring Street retires as tool room foreman after 57 years with Hyde Windlass Co. He began as a machinist apprentice in 1898, served in Panama 1916 21, and led the tool room since 1907. He recalls 10 hour days, apprentice wages, and the company evolution from 1898 to today.
New Bath Extension group officers for 1960 named by Twin Counties Home Demonstration Agent Beryl B Hill include Virginia Dauphinee as chairman Barbara Small as vice chairman Eva Wight secretary Esther Tobey clothing Mary Fullerton assistant clothing Marian Berry foods Cecile Cromwell assistant foods Janet Fullerton home management and Gladys Chase assistant home management The group will meet Jan 7 at the Cosmopolitan club with Marian Berry directing a topic on Food for Fitness and Emergency Feeding.
Mary Ellen Sproul is engaged to Sgt Albert M Theiling son of Mrs Nora Gran of 649 High Street Theiling is stationed at Fort Devens Mass and recently returned from overseas duty with the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment at Landshut Germany Miss Sproul attends Lincoln Academy as a junior
Charles R. Aubut of the U S Army left last Thursday for Fort Benning Georgia after a ten day leave spent with his wife Joyce DeLong at his mother Mrs Shirley Aubuts home 1851 High street
Mrs. John Lemont hosted a joint birthday party for her husband and his sister with guests from Brunswick Gardiner and Gar diner. Thomas Linkenback entertained friends at their new Bay Point Road home with games and dancing. Missionary Society of the Baptist church will meet January 18 at White Cross work. Personal items include travel and family news from Allison Hackett Lemont Frank Tourtelotte Dodge Stilphen McEwen Rideout Maloon Taylor Titcomb Chesley and others.
Arthur Card a Bowdoin resident died Sunday in a Lewiston hospital born June 26 1894 son of TA Card He worked in trucking and road construction and was a Sagadahoc Grange member Survivors include his wife Edna Skelton two sons Arthur and Harry a daughter Mrs Minerva Small a sister Sadie Garland and three brothers Edward Frank of Bowdoin and Guy of Brunswick Funeral services were held at Brackett funeral home Brunswick interment in West Bowdoin Cemetery Word has been received of Fred Young of Boston born in Bowdoinham son of Mr and Mrs John Young and educated in local schools.
The Bowdoinham Baptist Youth Fellowship held a Monday meeting at Corliss Street Baptist Church with a panel led by Rev. Warren B. Harris. Freeport BYF won the attendance banner. next association meeting is Feb 1 at Topsham Baptist Church. A skating party is planned for Jan 26 at Goddard's Pond.
Mr and Mrs Bert Lonn of 36 Rose Street were New Year visitors accompanied by Mr Lonn s uncle Victor Stevens of Arlington Massachusetts Mrs Arthur W Gediman of 6 Andrews Road departed for Boston on Wednesday morning Mrs Gediman then flew from Logan Airport to Los Angeles for a month long vacation with her daughter and family Mr Gediman plans to return to Bath Thursday after attending the 1960 Westinghouse appliances show at Brookline Avenue showroom
The January term of Sagadsa hoe Superior Court will convene here Tuesday Jan 12 at 10 am with Judge Harold C Marden of Waterville presiding A court reporter will be Freeman B Atherton of Portland Traverse jurors report Monday Jan 6 at 930 am from listed towns including Bath Richmond Bowdoinham Georgetown Phippsburg Topsham West Bath Woolwich and others
Mr and Mrs Rene E King of Fairfield announce the engagement of their daughter Carla Jean King to Paul J L McCourt son of Mr and Mrs Andrew McCourt of Center A The couple plans a July 4 wedding Carla Jean King is a Lawrence High School graduate and attends Farmingston State Teachers College majoring in Home Economics She belongs to Phi Nu Omega sorority Paul J L McCourt is a 1954 Morse High School graduate and a 1958 University of Maine alum and member of Phi Nu Delta He is serving as a second lieutenant at Governor's Estland Maine.
Queen Esther Rebekah Lodge held a Tuesday Friendship Night with the Rebekah degree conferred. Tables were presented by Pine Cone Lodge Wiscasset with nine grand Clara Leach gifting tokens. Guests included Delmas Leighton and Viola James with Bertha Trott, plus visitors from Richmond and Wiscarfet. Membership applications were received as readings on friendship were shared. Refreshments followed and the next meeting will draw the charter for oldest member Leonard Munsey.
The 3ath Girl Scout Council board met Tuesday evening at President John G. Thorpe’s home. Mrs. Hugh Morton presented slides on a new program study institute before business. Registration totals reach 513 with 198 adults 165 Brownies 218 intermediates and 22 seniors. Two new Brownie troops have been reorganized. A radio program on Scouting and Work for Women will air January 30 on WEEI. Next board meeting is February 2.
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