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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jul 25, 1957

Page

5

Wiscasset Newsnotes and Local Weddings in July

Wiscasset residents host visitors from West Bridgewater and East Auburn while summer guests stay along Upper Federal street. Scouts fundraise at Lincoln Little League, and Selective Service closes afternoons starting July 29. Earle Doughty joins the Air Force and John Nelder enters Navy. Bertha Sutter funeral and Gov. Smith House reconstruction are reported among town happenings.

Harry Bailey West Bridgewater Mass Oscar Bailey Egbert Sewall East Auburn Lewis West Boston and Hudson Upper Federal Street Richard Higgins, Jr Stuart Gross Hinds Raymond Roy E. Young Raymond O. Young West Falmouth Neil Ross Clinton Harris Yarmouth Richard Foye Portland Ira Redonnett Attleboro Bradford Redonnett Bedford Redonnett U. S Japan William Schulze Canada Lawrence Marston North Reading Edward Marston Lynnfield Center Herbert Taylor Edgecomb Oyster Harbor Cubs Giants Lincoln David Rines Eddie Stockford Rines Harold Rines Stockford Beatrice Stockford Selective Service Local Board Lincoln County Robert Barter Boothbay Harbor William Brooks Jr Waldoboro John E. McCormick North Whitefield Laura Blaisdell New Harbor Vernon Burton Monhegan Island Earle Stanley Doughty Boothbay Air Force John Frank Nelder Wiscasset Navy H. Hall Lewis Stephen Pine Point Lewis Harry Lewis Providence R. I William Gove St. Paul Carol Kent Eastport Howard Little Winchester N. H Richard Desmond Canton Kathleen Roche Norwood Vera Bullis New Bedford Mass Margaret Desmond Ralph Hilton Bath Road Lorie Augusta General Hospital Gov. Smith Bertha Sutter Brice J. Sutter Miles Memorial Hospital Amariscotta St. Kilip’s Episcopal Church Long Island N. Y Sutter Kingman John Robert James Sutter Forrest Johnson Wilma Nalder Fred Grover Bernard Bailey Lyle Dean Leslie Cuyahoga Falls Ohio Edwin Clary Gardiner Alfred Hanson Bangor Richard Hanson Anna Canty Grover Woolwich

Engagement announced for Marion Ay Lane Smith and Robert N. Bosse

Mr and Mrs Howell B Smith announce the engagement of their daughter Marion Ay Lane Smith to Robert N Bosse son of Mr and Mrs Robert P Bosse A September wedding is planned Miss Smith is a Morse High School 1954 graduate and a senior at the School of Nursing Central Maine General Hospital Bosse is a St Dominic High School graduate who attended Portland University He is employed by Robert Bosse and Company Contractors Lewiston.

Howell B. Smith Marion Aylane Robert N. Bosse Robert P. Bosse Miss Smith Morse High School School of Nursing Central Maine General Hospital Bosse St. Dominic High School Portland University Robert Bosse and Adelbert Moore Woolwich Vinal Hunnewell James Henderson James, Jr Colleen Philadelphia Old Lyme Baker Portland Ohio Harold Tibbetts Gardiner Wilbur Presley Nequasset Lemuel Preble Day's Ferry Damariscotta Lake Berkeley Calif Maine Massachusetts Washington, D. C Marcia Stinson Nelson Rice Janice and Raymond Morrill Orman Skillin John, Murphy River Road Elster Dolloff Middle Road Bath Memorial Hospital Dolloff Harry Peareau Ralph New Britain Conn Chifford Molson Ernest Lebel U. S. Marines Parris Island N. C Boston Clifford Molson Lebel E. Lebel C. Company NCRD Herbert Munsey Alton Munsey Howard Whittum Day’s Ferry Friendship Richard Anderson Salisbury Mass Carroll Morse Linda Skillin Erwin Skillin Wiscasset Betsy Smith Walter Smith Mason Carter Robinhood Martin Griffin Medford Fred Brown Douglas Shaw, Jr North Carolina Douglas Shaw William Cady Dorchester Edward J. Murphy North Woolwich Harold Leeman Leeman Fred Hayward Bath

Woolwich Community Club cook out and birthday party

Woolwich notices record the Day's Ferry Community Club cook out at Mrs. Georgia Walker's home with joint hosting by Mrs. Russell Boyd of Boston. A birthday surprise for Mrs. Georgie Walker ended with cake and ice cream, plus later reports on church anniversary plans and local visits and illnesses.

Day's Ferry Georgia Walker Russell Boyd Boston Matthew Doak Carroll Morse Boyd Doak Morse Matthow Doak Howard Kirkpatrick Marcia Stinson Dorothy Marty Barbara Kerr Hayden Conant Bath Orman Skillin Erwin Skillin Carroll Linda Dale Wiscasset Walter Smith Sandra Betsy Oakley Dennis Gertrude Brown Arthur Robert Allen Charles Daniel Woolwich Dorothea Rice Nelson Janice Raymond Morrill Maurice Rice Boothbay Harbor Walter Rice Nevada Conant Kenneth Bearce Georgie Walker Day’s Ferry Williamsburg Jamestown Lemuel Preble National Capitol Washington, D. C Jefferson Memorial Edward Skillings South Freeport Florence Edward J. Murphy Edward H. Murphy Florence Temple Eleanor Jameson Spinning Wheel Club Edgecomb Mrs. Jameson Middle Road Rita Flemming Canasta Club Grace Smith Gertrude Brawn Sylvia Hathorne Peggy Hathorne Jeanette Groves Elsie Stinson

Nequasset Ladies Auxiliary Holds Indoor Summer Sale

The Nequasset Ladies Auxiliary held its annual Summer sale of useful and fancy articles Friday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Hazel Presley on the Nequasset road. The sale was indoors with summer garden flowers decorating the rooms. Mrs. Jessie Spaulding played the organ and sang old fashioned tunes during the afternoon and early evening. Mrs. Gertrude Stacy, president of the Auxiliary, and Mrs. Presley greeted the guests.

Nequasset

Injured in Fall at BIW Shipyard Monday

Allen F. Thayer aged 42 of 91 Denny Road was injured Monday after falling 12 feet in Bath Iron Works sheet metal shop where he works. He was taken to Maine General Hospital in Portland for examination and observation. a BIW spokesman said no doctor reports have been received yet, but a relative indicated the injury may not be as serious as first thought.

Allen F. Thayer Denny Road Bath Iron Works Thayer Maine General Hospital Portland BIW

Arrowsic Summer Outings and Local Arrivals

Bath area society notes describe the Montsweag Extension Group outing at Mrs. Perley Ater’s cottage, with future picnics planned at Damariscotta Lake and Spinney Mills. Guests include Mrs. Georgie Walker recovering from an accident, Mrs. Emma Crosby from New York City, and families from Woolwich, Bath, and Arrowsic amid travel, visits, and community events.

Perley Ater Bath Montsweag Ruth Loeschner Damariscotta Lake Alice Baker Georgie Walker Washington, D. C Maxine Boyd Boston Ediel Rice Muriel Preble Maud Orr Som Dennis Baker Woolwich Emma Drummond Arlene Sturmer Frederick W. Elwell Bar Harbor Arrowsic Judge Woodbury Manchester N. H Spinney Mills Robert Phinney Horatio L. Baker Maritime Provinces Canada William Holt New York City Holt Shea Raymond Ainsworth Leslie Ronald Rittall Frank Rittall Raymond Bion Ainsworth Camp Hinds Bion Winter Street Church Emma Crosby Norman Drummond Howard O. Frye Black House Points Maine New Hampshire Charles Paradis Beverly Crosman South Portland Romain LeMarre Brunswick William Potter Newburyport Mass Mary Knowles Clyde Whittaker Dennis Lester Davis Davis Doubling Point Daniel Akaway Plum Island Yarmouth Raymond Buttchins Raymond, Jr Fiddlers Reach Judy Sandra Davis Doubling Point Light Dresden Gardens Robert Hogan John Jorgensen Mark Massachusetts Mr. Jorgenson Brunswick Chamber of Commerce Clementine Paddleford

Customer Inspection Day At CMPs New Building

Central Maine Power Co schedules August 16 for customer inspection at its new Brunswick service center on U S Route 1 between Bath and Brunswick. Demonstrations include pole top rescue, meter testing, hot lines handling, appliance servicing, the new electronic oven, and other electric service items from 2 to 10 p m. The public is invited to attend. The Panama Canal 51 miles long took 32 years to complete.

Central Maine Power Co New Brunswick U.S. Route 1 Bath Brunswick

Richmond Bride Weds Navy Man at Monmouth Home

Gloria A Cray daughter of Mrs Nettie Cray and the late Wesley Cray and A J Kenney who is stationed at Brunswick Naval Air Base were married in a double ring ceremony at Joseph E LeMaster's home in Monmouth The bride wore a pink lace and chiffon gown with white carnations in her bouquet The groom's sister Miss Jean Kenney of Beverly Farms MA served as attendant Best man was Albert Cray A reception followed at Enterprise Grange hall The bride had been employed in a local restaurant

Gloria A. Cray Nettie Cray Wesley Cray Howard M. Kenney Brunswick Naval Air Base Clifton Kenney Litchfield Joseph E. LeMaster Monmouth Jean Kenney Beverly Farms Mass Miss Kenney Albert Cray Enterprise Grange Hall Pauline Beasley Emerson Lane David le Bourdais Candy’s Harbor Chester Bennett Lorraine F Merle Trask, Jr Merle Trask Gardiner Bennett Richmond High School Kennebee Manufacturing Co Farmingdale Ames Worsted Trask T. W. Dick Co Four’ Square Gospel Church Harry Martin W. H. Brown Los Angeles Calif Cecil Burdick Bath Orville Stevens Orville C Allan Stevens Four Square Gospel Church Clarence E. Brown, Jr Florida Group Atlantic Reserve Fleet Green Cove Springs Fla H. C. Allan, Jr U. S. Navy Ensign Brown Annie Mctevier Old Ferry Road Harold Wheatley Billerica Alfred E. Tarr Henry Tarr Norene (White) Tarr Ethan Allen Air Force Base Colby College Virginia Humphrey Richmond Corner The Baptist Church Bernard Smith Jacob Barter Linda Lynwood Richmond Bowdoinham Rosalie Sanford George Sanford Maryland WAF Albert Darrah Bertha Gray Marie Harford Elizabet Bishop Lancaster Bishop School Elizabeth Bishop Edna Small Comfort Branch Stanley Griffin Raymond Jonesport

Sasta moine family attends Chelmsford wedding

Mr and Mrs Charles Sastamoine and son Charles of Crescent street returned home after a short visit. On Saturday they attended the wedding of Raymond Williams and Arlene Pelletier at St John’s Catholic church in Chelmsford with young Charles serving as ring bearer.

Charles Sastamoine Charles Crescent Street Mr. Sastamoine Raymond Williams Arlene Pelletier St. John's Catholic Church Chelmsford Young Charles

Marrtown Notes Highlight Summer Arrivals and Local Fire Aid

Marrtown residents share updates on vacations and visits from Washington to Amherst, with Clifton Winns at Marrtown Center applying electric wiring paths. Notables include Prof Hans Nabhdlz in New Jersey, the Petersons expanding their summer place, and Goss relaxing at Grey Gulls. A woods fire on July 16 was halted by Georgetown Volunteer Fire Department, sparing significant damage.

Orin Winn Washington, D. C Seguin Light House Clifton Winns Marrtown Center Honas Hicks Marrtown Heights Clifton Winn Betty Jane Amherst Mass Hans Sylvia Nabhdlz New Jersey Richard Peterson Selwyn H Towne and Son Winslow North Acton Peterson Priscilla Towne George Gould Newton Winn House Irvin Dickey South Falmouth Honus Hicks Fred Barbara Hicks Jimmy Milford N. H Bob Graffam Water's Edge Harold I. Goss Goss Colewood Roy Coles Roy Margaret Haley Marrtown New York Skippy George Paddy Willard Sprague White Rocks Georgetown Volunteer Fire Department, Inc

Bath-Built destroyer John Paul Jones joins Sixth Fleet tour

The Bath-built destroyer John Paul Jones operated with the Sixth Fleet in the Mediterranean. A squadron flag was onboard to test built-in features as the ship visited Gibraltar San Remo Italy Cannes France Beirut Lebanon and other ports. In May it steamed to the Near East to deter hostile activity connected to the Jordanian crisis before returning home.

Mediterranean Gibraltar San Remo Italy Cannes France Beirut Lebanon Near East John Paul Jones

Owen Family Reunion at Popham Beach

The Owen family held a reunion Tuesday at the Hennessey cottage on Popham Beach. Attendees included Mrs Hon Owen and children Stephen Deborah and Jane Mal vern Pa Mr and Mrs William Owen and children Colleen and Sandra of Loring Air Force Base Limestone Mr and Mrs Maurice Owen and children Margaret Barbara Richard and Maureen of Bath Mrs Carolyn Orr and daughter Jean of Bath Arthur Russell of Melrose Mass and Mr and Mrs George Strath and children Nancy and Janet of Melrose Mass.

Owen Popham Beach Edward Owen Stephen Deborah Jane Malvern William Owen Colleen Sandra Loring Air Force Base Limestone Maurice Owen Margaret Barbara Richard Maureen Bath Carolyn Orr Jean Arthur Russell Melrose Mass George Strath Nancy and Janet Melrose, Mass

Pepper Gainsley Visits St Thomas Camp Return

Pepper C gainsley son of Mr and Mrs Clifton C gainsley of The Wellington Woolwich has returned home from a two weeks stay at St Thomas Camp in Camden.

Pepper C. Gainsley Clifton C. Gainsley Wellington Woolwich St. Thomas Camp Camden

Anchor project aims to beautify Bath corner lot

Melvin Henderson seeks anchors loam and labor for a civic project at the southeast Washington Center corner. Ralph Reynold donates loam. property belongs to Roy and Mrs Richter who granted permission. Grading uses Loom. plans include shrubs near Bath Opera House and Roy’s Sanitary Market with a walk to an anchor at center. Contact Henderson with leads or help before the 350th anniversary shipbuilding celebration.

Washington and Center Streets Melvin Henderson Bath Ralph Reynold Woolwich Roy Richter Bedford Street Henderson Bath Opera House Roy's Sanitary Market America

West Bath Grange Supper Draws Large Crowd Monday

Large crowd attended West Bath Grange Monday evening for a special supper served to over 100 under Master Donald Coombs and a men’s committee. Lecturer Persis Miller led the program with song, comedy, and solos by Bernice McGlinchy, James Juliano, and others. a skit featured many members and a later tap dance closed the event. A display of Dora Royal’s hooked rugs and refreshments followed, with a future baked beans supper announced for Aug 17.

West Bath Grange Donald Coombs Grange Persis Miller The Chester McCrater Lafayette Wallace Gordon Hersom Bernice McGlinchy Esther Andrews James Juliano Mrs. Andrews Mattie Collins Ruth Doughty John Bonnie Goodnow Mary Loretta Barter Jimmy Thelma Sylvester Alice Pauline Belanger Katie Verna Coombs Susie Alice Smith Betty Frances St. Martin Tom France

Mears and Miss Wal lace File Marriage Intentions

Rodney E. Mears of 57 Pine Street and Miss Mary Ellery Wallace daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert C Wallace of the old Brunswick road have filed their marriage intentions at the office of City Clerk Harry E Ring.

Rodney E. Mears Pine Street Mary Ellery Wallace Robert C. Wallace Old Brunswick Road Harry E. Ring

Five Towns Readies For 15K Field Day Championship

The first 15 kilometer AAU championship run in New England will be held at Bath on Aug 3 in conjunction with the 350th Anniversary. Sponsored by St Marys Field Day Association, the nine and a half mile event starts at 3 p m. Championship medals go to the top three, with trophies and merchandise for the first 10 finishers. Entries close Aug 1 with no entry fee but a 50 cent registration. Open to registered AAU athletes from Connecticut New England and Maine associations. Applications from Bath Times Sports Editor or Ed Shepherd of Gorham.

Nequasset Congregational Church Many Anne Dodge New England States Amateur Athletic Union Beth Amerca St. Marys Clive Men Maine Ed Shephard Gorham Maine Association AAU Felward F. Cox Bath Times Connecticut New England

Wynburg and Brightwater Summer Colony Notes

Wynburg and Brightwater summer colony notes list arrivals and openings of cottages. Howard Blachly and family occupy Leo Field cottage replacing Don ald Brewers. Bessie Cotton of New York opens her cottage after wintering in California. Debbie Cotton Leighton and family plan to occupy Kelly cottage. Wilbur Bult and family open Brightwater cottage. Barley Perkins family at New Meadows cottage with August stay planned. Todds return to New York after a month, with weekend visits anticipated.

Howard Blachly Washington, D. C Leo Field Donald Brewers Washington Bessie Cotton New York California John Debbie Cotton Leighton Kelly Griff N Stablers New Jersey Wilbur Bult Hanover No AD Waterford Brightwater Barley Perkins Peggy Heath Aussia Perkins Pat’ Todds

Hutchins to Move Kitchen Business on Cherry Street

Arthur Eo Witehins announces the discontinuation of his orphaned business Witchins Kitchen on Tas Front Street and relocation to Cherry Street. He will continue selling components of modern kitchens under a new name Hutchins, offering cabinets, countertops, sinks, disposers, ovens, range tops, fans, refrigerators, freezers, mixers, and dishwashers.

Arthur Eo Witehins Orphanes Witchins Kitcheus Front Street Is Dori Hk Oh Cherry Hutchins Ikitchens Mutehins I Duill Mo

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Rita Leeman Alberta Brooks Amy Cromwell Ethel Blake Louise Gilmore Tina Molson Jessie Spaulding Stacy Uo S Army Willard G. Wyman CONAC Elford A. Stover, Jr Co. G. Rotc of Fort Devens Stover Bowdoin College Raymond P. Tarr Elford A. Stover Dummer Street CMP Panama Canal Wynburg and Cherry Street Optometrist
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