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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1959
Page
3
Miss Sally Dabney became the bride of Everett H. Parker Saturday afternoon in Emanuel Church with Rev. David Sigertias officiating. The bride wore a white gown with silk illusion veil and carried white orchids. her sister Miss Elizabeth Hughes served as maid of honor in a multi colored frock.
Miss Anastasia Mihalos married Conrad Perker at St Marys Church in a ceremony led by Rev France Mears. The bride wore a white taft gown with seed pearls, carried a prayer book, and was attended by Pauline Kelley as maid of honor. Ray E Perker served as best man.
Community event at the South End P T A hall drew teen attendees for a New Year celebration. decorations featured red and blue strings, and a nominal cleanup followed as residents recall the dance night amid chatter and festive atmosphere.
Mr Comtence J Davis Lee announces the engagement of a daughter of the late Car roll EO Davis to the son of Mr and Mrs Herbert Bb Ray. The bride elect, a Morse High School graduate of 1954, is employed as a junior supervisor at a New England Jol Vel Co exchange. The wedding date is set for Christmas Day at Brynevuck temple with plans involving family and Navy connections.
A surprise visit to the McKay home at 14 Park Street celebrated with May McKay and guests. Attendees included Mrs Philip Weman, Mrs Paul Scanlin, Mrs Futter Prat, Mrs Waldo Prook, and many others who enjoyed a full evening with a gingerbread mouse centerpiece and refreshments.
Miss Mary Cunningham of the Moderne School of Dancing hosted a holiday party for ballet and tap pupils at the studio 72 Front Street. The program featured varied dances in numerous costumes, with grand march led by Ruth Ellen Hunter and Linda Foster, gift exchanges, and refreshments. Class resumes Wednesday January 2.
Pilgrim Fellowship from Winter Street Congregational Church joined Bath carolers on Christmas Eve at Hyde Hermitage Old Folks Home and the Old Ladies Home. Accompanied by Bartret Fisher they sang at the three homes then attended a Christmas party at Mr and Mrs Ed’s residence with Cormiia Osgood at the piano. Mrs Trice and Mrs Charlies assisted. The group then joined a candlelight service at the church.
The notice states that hanging remains the penalty for murder in multiple jurisdictions including certain states and territories such as Alaska the Panama Canal Zone and the Virgin Islands.
Cmdr Charles A. Pierce Jr. assumed command of Petrol Squadron 226 at Naval Air Station Brunswick, relieving Cmdr L D Moyers. Pierce is a 1942 Naval Academy graduate and former naval aviator with World War II service in VPB and VPAM squadrons.
Mrs. Albert Denaco hosted a Christmas party for her piano pupils at the Corliss Street Zoplist church vestry. An exchange of gifts and a Christmas program preceded refreshments served by Mrs. Linwood Temple and others.
Justice Harold C. Marden will preside as the January term of Sagadahoc Superior Court opens January 8. The Traverse Jury includes Belle B Briggs Emerson R Hall Beatrice Leavitt Madeline R Marchant Donald F Perry Forrest T Putnam and A Sarkis of Bath, plus Dwight Adams Gordon L Alden Irene S Allisot Charles E lili Bowdoinham, Charles Blackie Ferne Brannigan Minnie Plummer John C Ridley Topsham, John R Blackie Georgetown Ethel S Coombs Arrowsic Frances Jewett Lawrence H Putnam Woolwich Everett D Kincaid Edward Mansir Corruthea Scott George Tibbets Richmond Paul M Lemont West Bath.
Myrtle Lodge of Odd Ladies held a supper meeting Friday evening at the G A R hall. An exchange of gifts provided entertainment and a new member was initiated during the business session. The following week hosted Past Ladies at the Weeks Street home for the annual New Year’s Eve party.
Firefighters reported smoke damage after an oil burner in an end heater sparked a still alarm at 1069 High Street Thursday evening. Trucks were dispatched at 9 45 p.m. and recalled at 10 10 p.m. after controlling the blaze.
Mr and Mrs Carle Frost of 60 South Street announce the engagement of their daughter Jacquelyn Maurie to A3c Robert Marshall Boudreau son of Mr and Mrs Marshall J Boudreau of 708 Washington Street A January wedding is planned Morse High School graduate Jacquelyn is the bride elect Boudreau is a Morse High School graduate currently stationed in Wyoming with the U S Air Force
Bath city news notes Ward 2 councilor William Q. Wagner will not file for reelection and will graduate Bowdoin College in June. Oscar J. Tanguay of 17 Wesley Street is the only other Ward 2 resident known to file for the council seat. Other filings include Boyd Bailey at large, Stanley Hunter Ward 5, Paul A Marchant Ward 7, and Robert J. Perry for the Board of Education.
Jarvis Snyder was elected president of the Sagadahoc Rod Gun and Skeet Assn Inc at the annual election held at the North Gate clubhouse Thursday night. Offiers named include Waldy Hathorne first vice president George Clough Jr second vice president George Ames secretary and Charles MacDonald treasurer. Board of directors named were William Leask Edward Jaquith Joe Bowie Arthur Michalos Emery Freeman Donald Jumper and Richard Homan.
The Beacon Lights of Beacon Street Methodist church held their annual Christmas party at the parsonage hosted by Rev. and Mrs Richard Arnold. Gifts were exchanged and refreshments served. New officers for the year include Edward Larrabee president Dean Bonney vice president Mrs Daniel Lord Jr secretary and Sherman Mitchell treasurer. The next meeting is set for January 10.
Solar Lodge F. and A. M. will elect officers at the annual stated communication on January 7. Annual reports of the secretary, treasurer, auditors and trustees will be heard, with a covered dish supper preceding. Installations planned at semi public ceremonies January 14 at Masonic Temple under Edwin H. P. Lowell.
In Nanaimo Canada narrow street design slows traffic and has eliminated some traffic facilities, reflecting urban planning trade offs in limited road space.
A special service at Beacon Street Methodist Church featured Rev. Richard Arnold preaching The Blessings of Freedom followed by a procession of gifts about 299 pounds of clothing and monetary donations will be sent through the Methodist church and Church World Service to Hungarian relief The pastor urged using freedom to aid others and democracy for all with a women’s committee from the church helping pack the donations at Winter Street Congregational Church next Sunday
A teen age dance for sixth, eighth and eleventh graders will be held at Huse Memorial school Friday evening under the Huse PTA. Peyvonnec's four piece orchestra will play from 7 to 9:45 p.m. Refreshments and specialty dances planned. Co chairmen Mr and Mrs Stanley R Hunter assisted by several parents.
The First Baptist church youth group gathered in the vestry Sunday evening with Donald McKenzie addressing The Pitfalls of Gong Steady. Rev. Charles R Sims led prayer, followed by closing prayer by McKenzie. Members voted to subscribe to the BF newspaper and named Beverly Peec Marilyn House and Kathy Picken to the refreshment committee. Kathy Picken will direct next week's program.
Francis Baird son of Mr and Mrs Francis L Baird 1369 Washington Street was honored with an afternoon party on his eighth birthday. His sister Miss Mary Baird and Miss Dawn White hosted. After gifts the guests enjoyed refreshments and a movie. Attending were David White Skipper White Donald Naber Stephen Baird Patrick Wilbert Larry Oxton and Mark and Allen Hunter.
Miss Edna Dighton entertained with a buffet supper at her home 1027 Washington Street in observance of her 21st birthday. She is a student nurse at the Central Maine General Hospital School of Nursing. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Harry Musk Nicholas and David Sewall Miss Jacqueline Staples Charles Doyle Robert Shaw Mr. and Mrs. Sargent Legard Graeme Hanson Bruce Gillies Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Rouillard and Miss Perlene Hamilton.
Mr and Mrs Carroll M Witham announce the engagement of their daughter Frances Regina to Robert A Lowery son of Mrs Margaret Lowery of 427 Lark Street and the late John J Lowery No date is set Frances Witham graduated Morse High School last June and works for Royal Typewriter Co Hartford Conn Lowery a Morse High School graduate and US Army veteran works at the Sample Shipyard Boothbay Harbor The engagement details include family and employment highlights.
King Hairan, a top two year old of 1956, extended a flawless Winter record at Hialeah by winning all three starts.
Mr and Mrs Harold S Darling entertained at their seventh annual holiday ball A Night In Paris at 39 Cherry Street The formal event featured a crystal ball ceiling decorations pink tablecloths and silver stars with 50 guests including out of town attendees Mr and Mrs Willisi Cook Mr and Mrs Robert Pletts and Mr and Mrs Larry Sepan of Brunswick
The Rev and Mrs Craig H Richards held a second annual holiday open house Tuesday at the church parsonage 898 Middle Street for parish members and friends. Mrs Richards was aided by several deacons wives and a league co president in arranging the social as the parsonage was decked with greens and tapers.
The Madelyn Wetherbee School of the Dance held a Monday afternoon studio party on Front Street for its ballet and tap pupils. A program featured color recital pictures and song and dance performances by students including Sharon Bailey and others with gifts distributed by teachers and assistants.
In King George Virginia a physically handicapped driver was charged with 100 mph. Judge Bascom Pribble withheld imposing a fine if the car owner installs a governor. Sheriff J S Dishman will periodically inspect to ensure the governor limits speed to 45 mph.
Mrs. David Ames hosted a Bowdoinham Christmas party for piano pupils including Helen Dodge Cynthia Temple Carol Emmerson Leona Rowe Janicemie Donald Andy Valentine Okbie Emmerson Frankie Reon and Frank Connors. Local items note a chimney fire at Locke Crease’s home and many visits and illnesses around Bowdoinham and nearby towns.
Charles Hayes returned from four hours of spear fishing to find his car sinking as a high tide covered the beach. He had parked on the shore thinking it would be safe, but the tide rose faster than expected, dampening his enthusiasm for the outing.
The New York Stock Exchange purchases over a million pencils annually to supply its trading floors and offices. The large order underscores ongoing need for writing instruments in financial operations.
An advertisement invites ambitious housewives to earn income representing Avon Cosmetics while managing family duties. Also offered is a for sale notice for a beautiful old home in Wiscasset with 5 rooms, updated kitchen, garage, paving, and a guest house, with Ada Y. Greenblatt as agent in Bath.
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