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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1958

Page

4

Confirmation Services At Grace Church Draw Large Congregation

Confirmation services at Grace Episcopal Church drew a large crowd on Wednesday evening as Canon Charles M Tubb led the rite in the rector Rev Richard B Adams absence due to illness. The ceremony included the laying on of hands with many candidates confirmed and named by the officiants and local church officers.

Grace Church Grace Episcopal Church Charles M Tubb Richard B Adams Willem D Hull Orul Joseph Grave Cocower

Genesta Chapter To Have Reception For Mrs Leah Page

Genesta Chapter plans a reception for Mrs Leah Page, longtime member and former minister. The event includes speakers, a program, refreshments, and music by an orchestra with transportation arranged by local organizers and co chairs Mrs Donald Freeman and Mrs Carline Robbins.

Genesta Leah Page Alsey John Barttte Auburn Frangsdakis United States Douraths Worthy Cress Ropter Ralph Card Westrorm Donald Freeman Caroline Robbins Carel Ainsworth Evelyn Vernan Freida Bagdikian Athana Gillespie Lowell Joe Echoes

Engagement Announcement for Miss Bartana Lous Adams

Mr and Mrs Creary Adams of 12 West Street announce the engagement of their daughter Miss Bartana Lous Adams to Duane Griffin of Boothbay Harbor. Miss Adams, Morse High Class of 1945, works at Senter Store. Mr Griffin, Boothbay Harbor native, served three and a half years in the US Air Force and works at New Harbor Inn.

Creary Adams West Street

Paradi Pleads Innocent in Paradi Manslaughter Case

Rosario Paradi pleads not guilty to a manslaughter charge in the Route 196 headon death of Arthurs A Vilanchette in Topsham. Superior Court granted a continuance to October terms. Blanchette, 250 dollars, was killed February 20. Paradi and three others were involved. prosecutors seek formal indictment. Local cases include Dana Ray Billardson and Radley Jr released on faulty indictment and Heath of Bath receiving two years probation for non support.

Saws Tensien Vine Tans Armand Dufresne Cas Rosario Paradi Paradis Arthurs A Vilanchette Tey Hhasa Blanchette Topsham Par

Times Receives Maine Civil Defense Commendation

The Bath Daily Times won a Special Gold Seal of Commendation from Maine Civil Defense for cooperation with CD programs. The citation cites support of the Civil Defense program during Operation Alert when Bath and other Maine newspapers printed emergency pages. The award was presented Saturday to editor Ivan A Trivesorthy with Wright as deputy.

Bath Daly Times Maine Civil Defense and Pride Safety Agency Bath Dusty Tire Ivan

Bath school lunch chief resigns after long tenure

Bath board accepts the resignation of head Mahlia Port who led the lunch program for four years. The group expresses regret and outlines transition plans while naming interim duties and possible successor steps as meetings consider changes.

Bath

Inner Wheel Pledges 500 to Hospital Fund

At the annual Inner Wheel meeting, members pledged 500 to the Beith Memorial Hospital development fund. New president Albertson succeeds Ira Nedine. Reginald Parker becomes vice president. Meetings planned in July August and September with various hostesses and a community calendar adopted.

Uider Beith Memorial Hospital Waitt Albertson Inner Wheel Preci Ira Nedine Reginald Parker MW Wir Kenny Enepeiste Foster Paint Spain Charles B. Doyle Birch Point Cynpostan Ely Mgs Weslow W. Porter Dwight W. Feferee Chester A. Plant William Bo Skelton Nay Stiphenon Mark Crowley Loring R. Addison Carl EB Albro Cart Anderson Edward Woaidvhaya Lynn Crati Bacene J Iquetid Earl W Firstanly Adee Pielediathy EL Mire Werbers Lemont Doyle Sinali Nadine Parker Francisco

Corliss Street Choir Hosts Song Program

Corliss Street Choir presented a song program at the Old Folks Home on Washington Street. Mrs. Margaret Vase opened with prayer, followed by choir selections and entertainments by Wilist Pinsley and Mrs. Vase. The group then met at the parish house for refreshments.

Srverit Corliss Sime ¢ Baphiey Churen Sons Old Folks Home Washington Street Margaret Vase Wilist Pinsley Ruth Doughty Janice Libby Alice Strube Marilyn MacDonald Harold L. Allen

Miss Carol Henderson Weds George Langbehn in Central Church

Miss Carol Ann Henderson daughter of Mrs Elizabeth Henderson of 688 in Middle Street became the bride of George J Langbehn son of Mr and Mrs Carl Langbehn of 1238 High Street in a Sunday ceremony at Central Congregational Church. The Rev Craig H Richards officiated with organist Mrs Alfred Chard and vocalist Mrs Ruth Powers.

Carol Ann Henderson Elizabeth Henderson Middle Street George J. Langbehn Car Alfred Chard Brunswick Ruth Powers Peter Owen George Coombs

Lydia Kimball and Glenn Carter Wed at Ogunquit Church

Lydia Marie Kimball daughter of Mr and Mrs Carl H Kimball Wells married Glenn Malcolm Carter FP 3 USN son of Mr and Mrs Harold J Carter North Street Bath in a double ring ceremony June 7 at Ogunquit Baptist church. The bride wore a white silk organza gown with lace pearl trimmed cap and carried lilies of the valley and pink roses. Miss Betty assisted as attendant while Penelope Carter circulated the guest book. The couple will reside at 1658 North Street after a White Mountains wedding trip.

St. Mary's Catholic Church Patricia Ann Haye John FE Hayes Allen Street Paul N MacDonald Arthur M MacDonald Bedford Street Sabrina Robert Cummings Joan Hayes Puerto Rico Patt —_pPeersier Gardiner Jane Ledyard Bath Sharon MacDonald Mrs. Cummings Peter MacDonald Robert Brunelle Kittery Melvin Tukey Walter Fullerton Rich Ard McMann Marshall Libby Francis FE. Morrissey Patricia Mulcahy Hotel Sedgwick Robert. Brunelle Mrs. MacDonald Canada MacDonald Morse High Air Force University of Maine Sigma Chi Fraternity Bangor Ransom Hayes Ford Hayes Rock Provencher Bast Angus P. Q Ralph Hayes Val D'Or Roberta Tobin Sherbrooke Donald Peters Barbera Peters Terri Crosbie Danvers Miss John Melton Dexter Huntoon Lewiston William Palmer Chicago Joyce Marie Crockett Presque Isle Warren Munsey Joseph Fleming Leo Webb Joseph Wa!h Brockton Mass Robert Carmichael Herbert Lilly Donald Lewis Langbehn Morse High School New England Tel. & Tel. Co Langbcin Stowe House Brunswick Archie Wishart Judith Boyce Peter Owen Lydia Marie Kimball Carl H. Kimball Wells Glenn Malcolm Carter FP 3 U.S.N Harold J. Carter North Street Ogunquit Baptist Church Arthur S. Kimball South Portland Claudia J. Carter Boston Miss Betty Leonard M. Colongione, Jr Belmore N. Y Harold Staples

Bath Arrival for Miss Diane Bailey on Month-Long Visit

Miss Diane Bailey daughter of Mrs Woodbury Bailey and the late Mr Bailey arrived in Bath for a month’s vacation. She is a student nurse at Maine Medical Center Portland.

Diane Bailey Woodbury Bailey Mr. Bailey Bath

Welch Bowen couple visit Beth for Hayes MacDonald wedding

Mr and Mrs Wilbur Bowen of Waban Massachusetts arrived in Beth last weekend for the wedding of Miss Patricia Hayes and Paul MacDonald on Saturday. They are spending the remainder of the week at Sebasco Estates.

Wilbur. Bowen Waban Mass Beth Patricia Hayes Paul MacDonald Sebasco Estates

CAR Society Meeting At Birch Point

CAR Society met at Birch Point on June 11 with Miss Ellen Lowe at the Low cottage. Lucy Mae Smith presided as business chair and a nominating committee proposed a fall slate while Carol Cornish read a history of the American flag. Attendees included Mrs. Percy Low and several members listed in the report.

Ellen Lowe Low Cottage Birch Point Elizabeth Lawrence Society CLALR America Marton Jaques Smith Lucy Mae Smith Lucy Lee Smith Roberta Jewell Marriott Small Carol Cornish Percy Low Almena Jaques Susan Litchfield Virginia MacDonald Sandra Hathorne Dwinal Cornish

Rumford Pastor To Speak At Youth For Christ Rally

Rev. Robert McKinney of First Baptist Rumford will speak at a Youth for Christ rally Saturday at 7 30 pm at Berean Baptist Church Brunswick. Protestant churches cooperate in the sixth rally and plan continued monthly events on the second and fourth Saturdays in area churches.

Robert McKinney First Baptist Church Rumford Gust Youth For Christ Berean Baptist Church Brunswick

Flag Day Program At WCTU Meeting

Bath Women’s Christian Temperance Union held a Flag Day program at Miss May Besaw’s home on High Street. Mrs. Theresa Hill led the program on the American flag and its meaning. Mrs. Raymond Farley opened the meeting with devotions, with Mrs. Elizabeth Trott leading. Reports and business followed.

Bath Women’s Christian Temperance Union

Bowdoinham Graduation Marks Community Grammar School

Graduation exercises at Merrymeeting Grange Hall honored Community Grammar School pupils with honors and awards. Kathleen Tourtelotte led as marshal. Mark Christie and Louise Valentine won Frank Jack awards. Jolene McKay received a spelling award. Good Citizenship honors went to multiple students. Class diplomas were given by Superintendent Smith before a picnic at Old Orchard Beach.

Merrymeeting Grange Hall Kathleen Tourtelotte Harland Joyce Donald Taylor Nancy Dodge Stephen Jewell David Dothridge Helen Robinson Frank Jack Mark Christie Louise Valentine Gwyeth Smith Union 46 Jolene McKay Eula Terrell David Millay Arthur Frank Ruth Connors Christine Tome Terrell Morris Crouse Gerald Curtis David Lamoreau Reta Lawrence Robert Temple Richard Uhle Louise Valentiné Patricia White Superintendent Smith Old Orchard Beach

Local Social News and Upcoming Bowdoinham Event

Berlin New Hampshire residents Mr and Mrs William Ray mond and daughter from Boston visited Gladys Pearl and Doris Rays River road home. Watertown Mass visitors Mr and Mrs Harvey Ames with Harvey Jr and David called on Ernest Frye family Sunday. Miss Slick Chick to be chosen July 4 at Bowdoin ham barbecue for high school students. $50 scholarship and a July 5 dance crown. O F Beal of Pasadena and Mrs Virginia Dunklee host guests. Ruth Palmer and her mother left for Union New Jersey to visit Miss Mary Miller.

Anne Dionne Sharon Purington Carolyn Joyce Linda Millar Christopher Fornal Marshall Dunn Nancy Millay Frank Connors Dana Fides Martha Dunn Alton Wilson Nickey Blodgett Susan Files Marilyn Joyce Parker Gerow Gary Douglas Kathleen Temple Pearl Raymond Harland Joyce Comfort Sunshine Society Lewis Gilpatrick Baptist Church Donald Taylor Arthur Curtis Edward Haley Roy Emmerson Chester Brookins James Read Fred Temple James Hamel Phillip Nealey Kenneth Dunn George Rowe E. Andrew Peterson Jessie Frye Tenants Harbor Jeanne Cook Hayden Soule, Jr East Corinth the Ridge Baptist Church Bowdoinham Ridge Church Association Karl Hatch Edward Baker Edward White Georgie Denham Gretchen Hatch Eugene Hill William Raymond Berlin N. H Boston Gladys, Pearl Doris Raymond River Road Harvey Ames Cons Harvey, Jr David Watertown Mass Ernest Frye Slick Chick Bowdoinham Mary Nealey The Mildred Dunn O. F. Beal Pasadena Calif Virginia Dunklee Ruth Palmer Perley Tarmon Union N. J Mary Miller

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