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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jul 03, 1958

Page

4

Moses Booth Wedding in Cedar Rapids Iowa

Miss Barbara Anne Booth daughter of Mr and Mrs Ronald Booth Cedar Rapids married Harry Warren Moses son of Mrs A George Moses Cedar Rapids in a double ring ceremony at St Pauls Methodist Church Cedar Rapids The ceremony featured white floral arrangements and candlelight The bride wore a white Swiss embroidered organza gown with portrait neckline and chapel train The veil was caplet trimmed with embroidered organdy The couple will reside in Cedar Rapids Attending were Mrs Joan Rule Miss Milton von Lackum and others from Arkansas Iowa and Connecticut The reception followed at the church dining room

Barbara Anne Booth Ronald Clarke Booth Cedar Rapids Iowa Harry Warren Moses A George Moses Mr Moses St. Paul's Methodist Church William Haynett Sally True Mitton Joan Rule Little Rock Ark Milton von Lackum Thomas Marhall Newington Conn William Haggett Air Force Mt. Lievana Calif Robert Frink Needham Mass Bride&room Thomas Marshall Newington Conn Robert Moorman Winter Street Congregational Church Jean Claire McKay W. Allen Ford Martin VB. Sergent Burleigh L. McKay Park Street Bath Edmund T. Ford Center Street Ford Churel Maurice Hutchins Sabrina Constance Gray Glen Ridge Richard Bull Portland Robert Lowery George Henkel Bloomfield N. J Sarbora Guimond Paul MacDonald Jane Ledyard Donny McKay Pamela McKay Alta Lyon Linda Lyon Maria Comeau

Clambake Draws Big Turnout From ACMA Bake Event

The Bath Area Chamber of Commerce ACMA sponsored a clambake at Hermit Island Camp Grounds Small Point drawing 78 attendees including 35 Brunswick Naval Air Station officers and spouses and 43 chamber representatives. Captain Frank R. More led base officials. President T Tauroy Schulten attended with his wife.

Advisory Committee Bath Area ACMA Howard W. Mayo H. Ralph Forbes Harry Larrabee James Thorpe Edward F. Cox Cox

First Baptist Sewing Circle Completes Quilt Session

The Ladies' Sewing Circle of the First Baptist church met on June 26 for an all day quilt session. Mrs Corn Blakeney led serving, while Mrs Mabel Lake chaired the afternoon business. Guest Me Tbra K. Lawrence from Arrowsie attended. The next meeting is announced for July 9.

First Baptist Church Tannelecon Corn Blakeney Mabel Lake Tbra K. Lawrence Arrowsie

Jean Claire McKay and W Allen Ford Wed at Winter Street Church

Miss Jean Claire McKay and W Allen Ford exchanged vows at Winter Street Congregational Church in Bath. The ceremony featured a white nylon organza gown, a rainbow Bible, and a lawn reception at the bride’s home. The newlyweds plan to reside in Tariffville, Conn after a Newport honeymoon.

Jean Claire McKay W. Allen Ford Winter St. Church

Reverend Arnold to move to Lincoln church post

The Rev Richard Arnold pastor of Beacon Street Methodist Church will serve the Methodist church in Lincoln by appointment of Bishop John Wesley Lord. He and his family will move from Bath where he led revival at North Methodist Woolwich and helped drive a Bowdoin Drive In service. The Arnolds plan to relocate to 39 Lee Street Lincoln after leaving Bath on August 27.

Richard Arnold Beacon Street Methodist Church John Wesley Lord Lincoln Arnold Bath Beacon Street Church Ife Greater Bath Bathe Lee Street

Bangor Officials Inspect New Fire Engine and Police Stations

Bangor city officials led by Police Chief Robert Wagner Jr and Fire Chief Richard Frates visited a newly purchased fire engine and reviewed remodeled police stations. They noted similar engines may be bought by Bath with bids between 10000 and 15000 dollars. The council has a 3000 dollar fund to move headquarters to the first floor.

Robert FE. Wagner, Jr Richard J. Frates Stanley W. Judkins Bangor Bangor Department Bath Department Wagner Bath City Hall

Newell Named Chairman of Bath Memorial Hospital Drive

John R. Newell president of Bath Iron Works is named chairman of the Advanced Gifts Committee for the Bath Memorial Hospital Development Fund. The push seeks private gifts toward a $325,900 goal to add a 32 bed wing upgrade facilities and fund an emergency power generator and a new X ray machine.

John R. Newell Advanced Gifts Committee Hospital Drive Bath Iron Works Bath Memorial Hospital Development Fund G. Baer Connard Newell

LeCropane Worden Nuptials Tie Navy Couple in Brunswick

Miss Barbara Marie Worden daughter of Mr and Mrs Frederick J Worden of 1495 Washington Street married Lt Richard Raymond Le Cropane USN son of Mrs Joseph V Le Cropane of Long Island New York and the late Mr Le Cropane at St Mary church The Rev Francis E Morrissey officiated Miss Carol Jean Worden was maid of honor Best man was Lt John J Quinn Jr of Brunswick Naval Air Station Following a reception at the bride’s home the couple planned to reside at 63 Enterprise Drive Brunswick after a wedding trip through Quebec Montreal and New York State

Barbara Marie Worden Frederick J. Worden Washington Street Richard Raymond LeCropane Joseph V. LeCropane Long Island N. Y Mr. LeCropane St. Mary Church Francis E Morrissey Carol Jean Worden J. G John J. Quinn, Jr Brunswick Naval Air Station LeCropane Morse High School Farmingdale Agricultural and Technical Institute N.Y Brunwick Naval Air Station

Cars Damaged In Collision on Washington Street

A two car collision on Washington Street near South Wednesday last week caused about 630 in damage to the trunk and right rear sight of Edward S. Thompson's Bath car. The pickup driven by Charles D. Morse of Star Route 4 Bath caused 300 damage to its grill fenders bumper and hood when it rear ended Thompson's vehicle. Patrolman William E. Cummings investigated the crash.

Washington Street South Wednesday Bath Powier Edward S. Thompson Bath Charles D. Morse Star Route 4 Thompson Thenpoon South Street William E. Cummingss

Bath Boy Drives V P Nixon s Car

Sixteen year old Marsh Tellan of Bath chauffeured Vice President Richard M Nixon during his Portland stay for the State Republican convention. He rode with Nixon, Senator Frederick G Payne and National Committeeman Bradford Hutchins from the airport to several downtown stops and back. Another Bath youth, Carol Ann Bartels Miss Maine 1957, presented Nixon snowshoes on behalf of Saco Mayor Peter Garland.

Marsh Tellan Bath Portland Young Republican Club Richard M. Nixon Nixon Tellan FBI Frederick G. Payne Bradford Hutchins Falmouth Eastland City Hall Samuel Tellan Valley Road Washington Morse High School Hebron Academy Carol Ann Bartels Maine Saco Peter Garland

Surprise Stork Shower Honors Mrs J Franklin Howe

Mrs J Franklin Howe of Andrews Road was guest of honor at a surprise stork shower hosted by Mrs Charles H Cahill Jr at her home. Attending were sisters Mrs Richard Quint and Mrs Kenneth Mann with family members and local friends, a buffet lunch followed by a floral centerpiece for the occasion.

J. Franklin Howe Andrews Road Charles H. Cahill, Jr Richard Quint Dixfield Kenneth Mann Livermore Falls Norman Adams Rupert Snowdon Edward McCabe, Jr Paul Stinson Richard Jackson Leilani Cahill Ellen Howe Jackson Stinson Miss Cahill

Bathman Named Maine Legion Vice Commander

Nelson Foss of Bath was named vice commander of the Maine American Legion at the annual convention in Portland. Foss won on the third ballot. George Freeman of Hallowell was chosen commander on the second ballot. Alton Coro of Topsham was named second vice commander. Nearly 400 delegates attended the ballots.

Nelson . Foss Bath Maine American Legion Portland Foss George Freeman Hallowell Alton Coro Topsham

Maine reports single chickenpox case in Sagadahoc county

The Maine Department of Health and Welfare records one chickenpox case in Sagadahoc county for the week ending June 21. No other communicable diseases were reported for the county.

Sagadahoc Maine Department of Health and Welfare

Miss Mildred Nichols Admitted To Memorial Hospital

Miss Mildred G. Nichols of High Street is listed as a patient at Memorial Hospital.

Mildred G. Nichols High Street Memorial Hospital

Changes In Bath Recreation Aquatic Program

The Bath recreation department announces changes to its aquatic program starting Monday with all eligible children taking both afternoon sessions to reach eighteen classes this summer and earn the American Red Cross swimmer's certificate. Classes run at Reid State Park under lifeguard supervision with city recreation staff assistance. Registered children will be transported from playgrounds at 12 noon on Mondays and Tuesdays. unregistered children may join before Monday noon. All participants must bring ten cents to cover park entry fees, with current registrants including Brian McGuire Sam Lemones Wayne Fincher Michael Fletcher Carl Wyman Earl Davis Carl Strube Lee Taylor Allan Hunter Steve Baird Richard Hart Robert Belmore Mark Hunter Francis Baird William Grimard Bruce London Robert Coombs William Devine Bruce Miller Ronald Grimard Cheryl Parrott Peggy Semones Charlene Swain Rachel Merrill Kista Fletcher Bonnie Young Linda Baker Valerie Wyman Ruth Wyman Carol Doyle Nancy Haines Darlene Haines Cynthia McDougal Susan Marco and Cynthia Staples. Beginning Thursday July 3 beach outings require ten cents paid at registration to cover park entry per state rules.

Bath Recreation Department American Red Cross Reid State Park City Recreation Aquatic Group Park Brian McGuire Sam Lemones Wayne Fincher Michael Fletcher Carl Wyman Earl Davis Carl Strube Lee Taylor Allan Hunter Steve Baird Richard Hart Robert Belmore Mark Hunter Francis Baird William Grimard Bruce London Robert Coombs William Devine Bruce Miller Ronald Grimard Cheryl Parrott Peggy Semones Charlene Swain Rachel Merrill Kista Fletcher Bonnie Young Linda Baker Valerie Wyman Ruth Wyman Carol Doyle Nancy Haines Darlene Haines Cynthia McDougal Susan Marco Cynthia Staples State Park Commission

Roy Stuart Plans Air Force Service After Summer Work

Roy Stuart son of Mrs Mil dred F Stuart of 42 Court street works at Oakhurst Dairy Co for the summer after winter part time work. He graduated from Morse High School this spring and plans to enter the Air Force next fall.

Roy Stuart Mildred F. Stuart Court Street Oakhurst Dairy Co Roy Oakhurst Morse High School Air Force

Harpswell Plans 200th Anniversary Celebrations

Harpswell marks its 200th anniversary with a July 26 to Aug 1 festival featuring yacht racing swimming events church services Open House Day on islands July 28 lobster bake July 30 Antique Day July 31 and a pageant plus dances at Merriconeag Grange and Cundy's Harbor.

Harpswell Harpswell Neck Mackerel Cove Bailey Island Merriconeag Grange Cundy's Harbor Community Hall

Hessie of the Hills play and Bowdoinham wedding highlight town events

Hessie of the Hills sponsored by Merrymeeting Grange at the town hall drew a well attended crowd on Saturday with actors James Hamel Freeman Billings Charlotte Billings Florence Brown Mabell Heenie and others. The event included a dance and raised over 100 dollars for the Community school. A July 4 benefit performance is planned. Miss Canfillal Hodgdon wed Richard Moore at the Baptist church parsonage with attendants Joan Warren and Carl Billings. A reception followed at the groom’s home. Out of town guests and local residents attended.

Hessie of the Hills Merrymeeting Grange Town Hall James Hamel Freeman Billings Charlotte Billings Florence Brown Mabel Heenie Helen Read Shirley Curtis Jacqueline Stilphen James Read John Brown Kenneth Billings Florence Stilphen Canfillal H. Hodgdon Calvin Hodgdon Augusta Richard Moore Ellis Moore Bowdoinham Baptist Church Parsonage Donald Taylor Joan Warren Winthrop Carl Billings Carrie Johnson Ruth MacEwen Arlington Mass Bowdeinham Evie MacEwen Roland MacKay Margaret Gile Ralph Purington Sharon Dennis Sebago Lake Carlo Bangor Linwood Hackett Ale Carl Billings Pease Air Base Portsmouth N. H Steven Billings

Vacation at Wessimar Point Hosts Lightbodys Guests

Guests of Mr. and Mrs. James Lightbody pass a vacation at Wessimar Point. The note mentions hosting visitors during their stay and highlights a quiet seaside break.

Wessimar Point James Lightbody

Bath Couple Observe 50th Anniversary

Mr. and Mrs. Harold Allard of Bath celebrated their silver wedding anniversary with a Monday evening party hosted by their daughter at 23 Tallman Street. A buffet lunch preceded gift presentations to the honored couple.

Harold Allard Robert Erskine Tallman Street Kenneth Chubbuck Bath Arthur Allen Woolwich Wid Ernest Oliver Edith Oliver Alice Erskine Popham Beach Herbert Lampson

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