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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1960

Page

5

Gillies McElman Vows Tie At St Marys Rectory

Miss Maria Janice Gillies of Lisbon became the bride of Richard Edward McElman Jr of Woolwich in a Frid ay ceremony at St Marys Rectory. Rev Francis E Morrisey officiated with attendants Barbara Galway and Thomas Powers. The couple planned a wedding trip and will reside in Woolwich.

Maria Janice Gillies Richard Edward McElman, Jr St. Mary's Rectory Maria Janice Gillis Lisbon Richard B. McElman Woolwich Francis E. Morrissey Barbara Galway Portland Thoma R. Powers Bath

Stork Shower Honoring Mrs Richard Lutz At Phippsburg Home

Mrs Richard Lutz was guest of honor at a stork shower Wednesday last week hosted by Gloria Pratt in a Phippsburg home. Gifts were arranged in a baby crib under a decorated umbrella and refreshments served buffet style with numerous attendees listed.

Richard Lutz Gloria Pratt Phippsburg

Genesta Past Matrons Host Dinner Meeting

The Genesta Past Matrons of Genesis Chapter OS held a dinner meeting last week at the Waude Fieutel Bennowick. Mrs Fred A. Pood presented an item to the group.

Genesta Genesis Chapter Waude Fieutel Bennowick Iain Bers Fred A . Pood

Awards Highlight May 25 Junior High Girls Banquet

The annual junior high girls athletic banquet honored Linda Wallace with the Girls Athletic Citizenship award. Teams and individuals received awards in bowling, ping pong, badminton, volleyball, basketball, and softball. Captain Carolyn Shaw led multiple awardees, with speakers Miss Gloria Witham and Raymond Farnham attending.

Linda Wallace Citie Clup Germaine Bonney Wis Wallace William Wallace Walker Street

Be atniks Triumph in Local Bowling Match

Wards Furrow Gail Lane and Jody Lakin led team one while nda Wallice Nancy Keaton Mary Parshley Glenda Broon Donna Furrow Gwen Jackson Carol Morin Leora Ponnell Joan Crocker Jfron Hooker formed team two. The Beatniks won with Tastee Isaem Oil IsvEexeharae Furrow Leora Pennell Carol Morin Barbara Haynes Linda Foster Donna Burow Linda Ashe Sharon Hooker Gaill Lane Dawn Kinney Suzanne Eberhard. Mrs Loveitt donated the high average trophy and Mrs Doyle gave the high three strings trophy.

Sharon Curran Joanne Robinson Jean Miller Judith Greene Carolyn French Ellen Thompson Ruth Puffer Glenda Newman Jan Thayer Perry's Tigers Perry Stephanie Perry Sherie Young Sandra Grace Ann MecCole Barbara Haynes Carol Morin Suzanne Eberhard Joanne Dunn Dawn Kinney Cheryl Savage Linda Foster Betsy Kingsbury Vicki Norton Patricia Rogers Donna Robinson Linda Aver Nancy Keegan Carol Fitzgerald Cheryl Applegate Candy Jones Catherine Kaustenen Elaine Mederios Kathy Bourget Joyce Pennell Sue Marchant Frances Morse Carolyn Shaw Jackie Shorette Marilyn Furrow Jean Steen Donna Weston Ann McCole Leora Pennell Lani Pecci Donna Furrow Bette Mott Jean Shorey Linda Wallace Donna Aurow Linda Asheatricia Rogers Cynthia Durgain Loring Ro Addison Moody Flint Bath Junior High School Gloria Witham Morse High School Raymond Farnham Morse High’ School Flint Addison Ethel Loveitt Charles Doyle Florence Tash Elvira ’ Birney Patricia Ames Farnham Avida Wallace Vicki Norton Sue Wards Furrow Gail Lane Jody Lakin Nda Wallice Nancy Keaton Mary Parshley Glenda Broon Gwen Jackson Wleora Ponnell Joan Crocker Jfron Beatniks Tastee Isaem Oil Furrow Donna Burow Linda Ashe Sharon Hooker Gaill Lane Loveitt Doyle

Ridge Snowdon Wedding at Central Church in Bath

Andrey Lee Ridge and Richard Snowden wed May 22 at Central Congregational Church in Bath. The ceremony featured double ring vows, a lace and silk gown, and a cascade bouquet with white orchids. Attendants from Bath and nearby towns attended. reception followed at the parish house. The bride, a Picher High School graduate, works at Bath Iron Works. groom, Morse High School graduate and U.S. Air Force veteran, is employed at Bath Iron Works. They will reside at 7 Cobb Road after a weeklong motor trip.

Wise Audrey Lee Ridge Mes Ann Ridge Boston Coed E Ridge Gibsonville, N Co Rich Snowden Hupert A. Snowden 10 Arrows Road Craig H Randall Daley Bath Richard Jackson Mary Baker Cynthia Ann Jackon Hie Nation of Honor Richard E. Jackson Thomas Wien Gardiner R Deering Reginald Parker Raymond Reid Laurence Lowell Thomas Underwood William Milliken Picher Oklahoma Bath Tron Works Corp Snowdon Gardiner G Deering New Meadows Inn Rupert A. Snowdon William E. Milliken Thomas Tenderwood Raymond Lebel Ann Ridge D. E. Smithy

Theta Chapter Names Committees For 1960-61 Theta Chapter

Theta Chapter of Sigma Phi Epsilon names standing committees for 1960-61 at final season meeting hosted by Mrs. P. Edward DeBery. Newly installed president Mrs. Charles Burgess Jr announces Social Christmas Spring Ways and Means Service Membership Program Flowers committees. Five members plan to attend the New England Beta Sigma Phi convention in Portsmouth NH June 25-26. Annual dinner dance at Bath Country Club set for Friday with prior host events at 6 30.

Theta Chapter Seta Sigma Phi Phippsburg P. Edward DeBery Charles Burgess, Jr Harry Hallsey Maurice Clark Arthur Bowker, Jr Christmas Neil LaRochelle Robert Wilson Willis Morse Spring Mirs Warren Rogers Robert Stone Clifford Pye Ways and Means Thomas Wing Duncan Farrell Paul Flaherty Edward Atkinson Robert Wilen Wentworth-by-the Sea Portsmouth William Bennett Frederick Wonsor Bath Country Club Xi Beta Chapter Edward Dale True George W. Larrabee, Jr

Old Time Bath Artist’s Work To Be Exhibited In Cooperstown

An early 19th century Bath painter’s work is shown at the New York State Historical Association exhibit at Fenimore House Cooperstown opening April 30. A William M Prior print born 1696 Bath is on display with other newly found folk art. several paintings may be by Prior due to stylistic similarities. The event supports an American Folk Art seminar in July 1016 at Cooperstown, exploring artists from the 16th to 20th century and various painting forms. Louis C. Jones is the contact for more information.

Bath New York State Historical Association Fenimore Cooperstown N.Y William M. Prior Rosamond Clark Hamblen United States Prior New England Boston Karolik Boston Museum of Fine Arts Louis C. Jones

Pre Nuptial Shower For Miss Elizabeth McCullough

Miss Elizabeth McCullough a fifth grade teacher at Huse Memorial school was guest of honor at a pre nuptial shower hosted by Mrs James Buzzell at 19 Goddard Street Attendees included Mrs Helen Canales Mrs Manley Grant Mrs Richard Hersom and others Gifts were arranged under a white umbrella with pink roses and streamers The bride to be is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas McCullough of Calais and will wed Alan Walton of Winslow on July 2 Assistant hosts helped serve a buffet lunch and Clara Hutchins directed games

Elizabeth McCullough Huse Memorial School James Buzzell Goddard Street McCullough Thomas McCullough Calais Alan Walton Winslow Ralph Hilyard Alice Austin Clara Hutchins Helen Canales Manley Grant Richard Hersom Thornton Percy Catherine Powers Jarvis Snyder Anne Thompson Ralph York Morton Young Buzzell Bonnie Lee Marion Clarke Maurice Hutchins

Rainbow Assembly installs Officers Friday Evening

Miss Nancy Temple was installed as Worthy Advisor of Rainbow Assembly No. 6 at the Masonic Temple. Installing officers included Donna Young as worthy advisor and Barbara Lawrence as past worthy advisor who received a 25 dollar Morse High School Rainbow senior scholarship.

Nancy Temple Rainbow Assemble Masonic Temple Judith Libby Margaret Wetherington Charit Christine Fuller Hope Carla Tukey Vivian Coggeshall Nancy Merchant Nancy McInnes Linda Deering Patricia Rice Susan Fides Nancy Dodge Grace Preble Jean Steen Service Sherie Young Nancy Newell Mary Rowe Alice Preble Donna Young Deborah Lawrence Barbara Lawrence Ruth Graffam Sandra Taber Paula Henderson Sandra Hawthorne Morse High School Rainbow Evelyn Morse Rainbow Assembly No 6 Martha Bertrand Cyrus Ashe Doris Coggeshall Winifred Dodge Donald Freeman Ruth Fuller Thomas Aikenhead John Gillespie Ruth Hathorne Russell Merchant Herbert Morse Linwood Temple Lawrence Wyman George Young Carolyn Robbins Egbert Tukey

Club Forty-Two Hosts Annual Spring Tea for Camp Fund

The Hyde Memorial Rehabilitation hospital hosts Club Forty-Two's Spring Tea on June 26 from 3 to 5 pm to support the Pine Tree Camp fund. Tickets are available through club members. Miss Jacquelin Wright, hospital occupational therapist, spoke on the role and noted only four practicing therapists in the state.

Club Forty-Two Hyde Memorial Rehabilitation Hospital Jacquelin Wright Ira Durgan Norman Seekins Norman Adams John Tarbox George Sarkis William Ketchum, Jr John Sturtevant Milton Footer Anthony Mangiulli

Central Church Ladies Aid All Day Outing Held

About 20 members of the Central Congregational church Ladies Aid spent Thursday at the Woolwich home of Mrs. Maurice Hathorne. A covered dish luncheon was followed by coffee hot rolls and dessert. Entertainment featured games and readings by Mrs. Robert Gordon and Mrs. Eugene Sprague. Baby pictures provided additional amusement.

Central Congregational Church Ladies Aid Woolwich Maurice Hathorne Robert Gordon Eugene Sprague

Bowdoinham Weddings and Local News Roundup

Miss Glenys Pagurka of Brunswick and Bruce Giberson of Bowdoinham wed at St John the Baptist in Brunswick with a reception at Stowe House. The couple will live on Middle Sex Road in Topsham. Also married were Miss Betty Allen of Bowdoinham and Carl Brown of Virginia in Brunswick. Scout Troop 258 held an all day hike and camp-out at Bluff Head. A long list of local committee assignments and personal notes follow detailing residents' visits, trips, and arrivals.

Betty Allen Elizabeth Allen Topsham Bowdeinham Carl Brown Virginia Harland Joyce Herbert Allen Marilyn Allen Brunswick Scout Troop Bluff Head Merrymeeting Bay

Grace Church Women Hold Supper Meeting

Grace Episcopal Church women hosted a fellowship supper at Seymour House with over 80 attendees. Miss Grace Gifford Portland spoke on the Church Periodical Club and parish mission efforts as committees presented reports and a program.

Women of Grace Episcopal Church Seymour House Grace Gifford Portland Diocesan Club Linwood Boardman Stephen Jones Joseph Grace Warren Hawley, Jr Pamela Wakefield Lawrences Thayer Lynn M. Bussey Leslie Shumway Roger Luke Albert McMann Portland Brunswick Grace McMann Carl Seekins Robert Jewell Luke Clyde Stilshen Clinton Owen Jones Cecil Fullerton Council of Churches Albert Thompson Randall Daley Richard B. Adams Bussey Frank . Saunders Raymond Ainsworth Ralph Stetson Frank Gallagher Clarence Gowen Arthur Sewall Altar Guild Lincoln Street Greenhouses Charles M. Tubbs

Two Local Girls Admitted to Central Technical Institute

Miss Evelyn Stinson and Judy Marsh both of Hart Conn have received word of acceptance to Central Technical Institute. They will begin classes Sept. 26 and plan to pursue airline hostess careers. Both are daughters of local residents.

Evelyn Stinson Edgar Stinson Beacon Street Judy Marsh J. Henry Marsh Old South Place Central Technical Institute Hart Conn

For Sale Multiple Bath Real Estate Listings

Six room and five room houses in Bath with modern kitchens and central locations. Properties include air conditioning, hot water, garbage disposal, and FHA approval. Prices range from 45000 to 6000 with transfers and quick sale options. Contact Ada Y Greenblatt at 233 Washington St Bath Dial 3 4250 3 4530 3 42350 3 4350 3 4250.

Adam Greenblatt Washington St Bath Ada Y. Greenblatt Dail Washington Street Foster's Point Road Central

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