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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1954
Page
8
Miss Patricia Ann Crocker daughter of Beltran and Mrs Crocker of Sagadahoc Ferry wed William Joseph Donovan son of Cornelius and Mrs Donovan of Sidney Center N Y at St Marys Church in a double ring nuptial mass. Rev Fr Belfontaine officiated with Anne Amirault organist and Paul Crocker singing.
Miss Claudette Robinson daughter of Cecilia Robinson Beachstreet and James E Walker of Danville Ill were married Sunday afternoon. The ceremony was performed by Rev Frank Fellows in the Methodist church with Weir d music. The bride wore chantilly lace over nylon tulle satin with a pearl tiara and carried lilies of the valley. The maid of honor Georgia Moeller wore a blue ballerina gown and carried pink carnations. Bridesmaids Jeanne Merserve and Joyce Gilpatrick wore orchid gowns with white flowers. Best man Earl Walker and ushers Ronald Ament and Nicholas Zorn attended. A reception at Odd Fellows hall followed with detailed guest book and gifts arrangements. The couple will reside at 55 Main street.
Officers of the Lions club were installed at a supper meeting Monday. Leonard L. Bishop was installed president, Charles Gray first vice president, Wilbur Emerson second vice president, Chester Foster third vice president, Leslie Roberts secretary and treasurer, Russell Ring tail twister, Russell Perry, Glenn Lamoreau, Arthur Jackson, Dr. Raymond Libby as directors. Ernest Purington to be installed lion tamer later. Edward True of Bath, international councillor, was installing officer and presented 100 percent attendance pins to Bishop Emerson Gray Lamoreau.
Out of town guests included Mr and Mrs C P Donovan Misses Karen and Edith Donovan Sidney Center NY Mr and Mrs Earl Dorr of Wiscasset Mr and Mrs A A Houdlette of Farmingdale Mr and Mrs Carroll Houdlette and Mrs Harriet Libby of Whitefield Mr and Mrs Samuel Couch of Rockport Mr and Mrs C P Donovan of Bridgeport Conn Mrs James Henderson of Lexington Park Md Gardener Crocker of Camden and Miss Joyce Boulay of Bowdoinham. The Donovans left for a wedding trip and will be at home at 500 Middle Street Bath where they have an apartment. The bride wore a white Summer suit with navy blue accessories and a corsage of white roses and baby's breath.
The clergy reception at First Baptist in Georgetown celebrated the pastorate with decor and a flowered table display. Deacon Alfred Rowe presented a purse from both churches. Central school voters produced light turnout with eight Democratic votes and varied Republican tallies for local candidates. A Rogers hardware food sale benefiting Georgetown P.T.A. netted 24 dollars, with volunteers listed. P.T.A. dance planned at Howard Hall with Mel Howe. round and square dancing offered. Local notes report residents traveling or visiting relatives in New York and nearby towns, with several families staying at summer homes and cottages.
A local club recognized Dr. Raymond Libby with a framed past president’s certificate and Russell Perry with a five year perfect attendance pin. W. W. Gardner was named an honorary member for 25 years of service. Attendees enjoyed piano music and group singing before supper as Dr. Dean Fisher spoke on health. Other updates include hospital cases, visits, new births, and marriages in the area with several residents traveling or hosting relatives.
A long list of seasonal guests and returning residents visit Maine coastal towns including Robinhood Kennebec Point and Georgetown Center. Notable names include MP Garner Sally of Potsdam NY James Storer Manila Philippines and Rev Charles Brewster Yankton SD with daughter Deborah. The piece chronicles arrivals departures and small town social routine among families from Florida Florida to Massachusetts and New York with university ties and travel to Gaspe Peninsula.
Five Islands observes Firemen's Memorial Sunday with wreath at Campbell Memorial Square and church service. Residents attend film Revolt In Berlin about Communism versus Christianity. A reception honors Pastor Warren Harris and wife on their ninth anniversary, with gifts and a reception line. Numerous local residents and summer guests are listed with visits and gatherings at various cottages and churches.
The Fleet Reserve Association and Ladies Auxiliary Unit 156 held a Sunday meeting at Lambert Park Community Center to install officers. Guests included James J. Ralph and others from nearby units. New officers for Unit 156 are Helen Martin president and Ruth Campbell vice president with Esther Graham as secretary treasurer. The Fleet Reserve officers include Joseph Miller as president and Harold Martin as vice president. A buffet luncheon followed the installation.
George Nichols and her mother from Boston arrived at the Nichols cottage last weekend. Locals, including Mr and Mrs Arthur Jones and families from Bath and Melrose, shared time at various cottages along Sedgmere road and nearby seaside homes. Elderly resident George Belcher, 84, of Melrose, recalled تغير village landmarks after 56 years away, noting changes since the Malden Island Summer colony era.
Dromore Grangers held a Father’s Day event at the hall in Phippsburg with guests from Huntoon Hill of Wiscasset Topsham West Bath and Yarmouth granges. The night featured a dairy supper designed to provide milk intake, decorations in yellow and white, and a full program including Moo Cow project readings tableaus and musical numbers.
Harry Michael Frye 68 of 185 Oak Street died Monday at Memorial Hospital after a long life in Bath and earlier time in Massachusetts and Pittsburgh. Born August 7 1885 in Pittsburgh he was a son of Michael and Annie Frye. He lived in Bath most of his life except eight years in Massachusetts and worked as a guard at Hyde Windlass Co. Survived by wife Margaret Farrell Frye two daughters Christine Adams East Brunswick and Alice Bowen Bath three grandchildren John Adams Jr Mildred Adams Basil Bowen Jr and several cousins aunts and uncles in Pittsburgh Funeral is Thursday at 2 PM from Curtis Funeral Home with Oak Grove burial.
Mrs Florence M Morse died recently and her funeral was held Sunday at two in A F Mayo Son Funeral Home with Rev Richard J Schaper officiating. The service was well attended with many flowers. Bearers included Philip Wyman Lawrence Wyman Earl Gaddis and Earl Morse. Burial followed in the family lot at Oak Grove.
Funeral services for Harry Van Buren were held Wednesday at 10 am from the Arthur F. Mayo and Son Funeral Residence at 819 High Street with Rev. Harold L. Allen of Corliss Street Baptist Church officiating. Burial followed in the family lot at Oak Grove.
Funeral services were held Wednesday at 10 AM at A. F. Mayo & Son Funeral Residence with Rev. Harold L. Allen officiating. Burial followed in the family lot at Oak Grove.
Dr James W Doughty 87 died June 11 in Sedro Woolley Washington after a brief illness. Born August 30 1867 in Brunswick he studied at Bowdoin and Maine Medical College. He practiced in Phippsburg before serving at Western State Hospital and Northern State Hospital. An archery champion he won the National Archery gold medal in 1913. Surviving are Ina his wife a brother Ernest Doughty and sister Mrs Lillian Goodrich. Funeral services were held June 14 in Sedro Woolley with Masonic rites.
Mrs Florence M Morse 66 wife of Walter R Morse of Winneganee village died Friday morning after years of ill health. Born in Phippsburg July 19 1888 she lived all her life there. She attended Phippsburg schools and belonged to Suburb Civic club Winnegance Auxiliary and was a former Bodwell Grange member. Survived by husband one daughter Dorothy M Lermond of Wiscasset one son Emer W Morse of Bath two sisters Harriet E Pye of Phippsburg Carrie M Wyman of Bath two grandchildren Carole A Oliver of Wiscasset Edward M Morse of Bath and several nieces and nephews.
Alfred M. Hunt of Reg Roc road Falmouth Foreside died Saturday morning in a Portland hospital after a long illness. Born August 12 1903 in Milton Lower Falls Massachusetts he worked at Bath Iron Works then ran a plumbing business in Gorham and later in Falmouth. Survived by wife Florence Sheridan four aunts five nephews and one niece. He attended Wentworth Institute and was a Mason with Solar Lodge of Bath. He belonged to the Episcopal church.
Harry E. Van Buren, 71, of 438 Washington Street, Bath, died Monday noon. Born in Danvers, Massachusetts, April 22, 1883, he was the son of Augustus and his wife. He lived in Bath since 1938 and worked for years in restaurant kitchen. Surviving: wife Gertrude Leavitt Van Buren, a son Harry Jr., and a daughter Rose Marie, all of Bath.
Funeral services for Willard L Harwood were held Friday at 10 AM from Arthur F Mayo and Son Funeral Residence 819 High Street with Rev James L Grant rector of Grace Episcopal Church officiating. Bearers included Daniel Williams William Boyce Herbert Anderson Jr Frank Hunt Stanley.
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