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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1960

Page

6

Miss Piotrowski Weds George Tardiff in Terryville Church

Miss Frances Piotrowski of Terryville Connecticut married George L Tardiff of Bath at Immaculate Conception church Terryville last Saturday at 10 am Rev Francis Mahalik officiated The ceremony featured Easter lilies organist Marion Mattoon S/Sgt Armand Bouttner sang Panis Angelicus and Ave Maria A maid of honor Miss Joan Santucc Springfield Mass and bridesmaid Miss Patricia Piotrowski wore orchid dresses The couple will reside at 16 Wilcox Street Springfield Mass after a northern states wedding trip The groom served in the US Air Force and will be stationed at Westover AFB in Massachusetts with overseas duty planned later

France Piotrowski John Piotrowski Terryville, Conn George L Tardif Rosario Tardif Russell Street Francis Mahalik Moss Marion Mattoon Armand—Bouthtter Panis Angelicus Joan Santucc Springfield Mass Patricia Piotrowski Lucien Tardif Bath Edwin Piotrowski Kenneth Archer Terryville Sabrina

West Bath PTA Meets At Town Schoolhouse

West Bath PTA gathers Thursday at 8 PM in the town schoolhouse for officer elections. Mrs. Henry Donnell speaks on Maine minerals and displays her collection. Those who missed the kitchen shower may participate Thursday night.

West Bath Ptas Henry Donnell Maine Minerals Win

Bath Council Of Churches Elects Larrabee President

Edward J. Larrabee was elected president of the Greater Bath Council of Churches at its annual meeting held Wednesday night at Central Congregational church. The session included reports from department heads and a review of the University of Life program. officers and committee members for 1960 63 were announced and a dessert social followed for about 40 attendees.

Edward J. Larrabee Greater Bath Stanley RH. Hunter Stanley RK. Hunter Fey Craig St Richards Waldo Marsha Drusilla Priding Bo Lawrence McCurdy Waldo Marshall Fleenan Norris, Jr Laon Reginal Parker Parker Chaanman University of Life S. Theodore Bertocci

Troop 52 Court of Honor at Corliss Street Baptist Church

Boy Scout Troop 82 held a court of honor at the Corliss Street Baptist church parish house on April 2. Second class badges went to Steven Buron Chester Bunker Carl Frost James Oliver Verry Swearigen. Harry Fullerton Jr earned first class. Kirst Aid merit badges went to Richard and John Spear. John also earned a home repairs merit badge. Dennis King was named scribe Timothy Jacobs assistant patrol leader and Harry Fullerton Jr patrol leader. A film titled Tip Ups followed, showing ice fishing in Maine and a winter flying warden's duties from the Maine Inland Fish and Game division. Six scouts completed a five mile hike the previous Saturday for second class requirements. Participants: Donald Nadine John Spear Dennis King Chester Bunker Stephen Doyle James Oliver.

Corliss Street Baptist Church Harry Findlerton Steven Buron Chester Bunker Carl Frost James Oliver Verry Swearigen Harry Fullerton, Jr Kirst Richard John Spear Dennis King Timothy Jacobs Court of Honor Maine Maine State Inland Fish and Game Department

Letter Carriers Auxiliary To Have Supper April 26

The Ladies' Auxiliary of the jath Letter Carriers Association held a covered dish supper at 45 Rose Street the week prior. Mrs Cyril Varney was honored with a surprise basket gift, and her husband was recently guest of honor at a retirement tribute. President Mrs John Gillespie presented Mrs Robert Rice with a past president's pin as Mrs Robert Moore joined the auxiliary. Attendees included Mrs Gillespie Varney Cornish Moore Rice Hooker McKellar Hynes Ketchum Phillips and McLaughlin. The next meeting on May 24 will be at Mrs Phillips' home with co-hostess Mrs Gillespie.

Jath Letter Carriers Association Dwinal Cornish Rose Street Cyril Varney

First Baptist Sewing Circle Meets In Vestry

The Ladies Sewing Circle of the First Baptist church met all day in the church vestry for a session focused on quilting work. Mrs. Nella Stover oversaw the noon luncheon arrangements and Mrs. Florence Churchill of Yarmouth joined as a guest. President Mrs. Minnie Pinkham led an afternoon business session during which several remembrance cards were sent to members.

First Baptist Church Nella Stover Florence Churchill Yarmouth Minnie Pinkham

Junior High Band And Glee Club Annual Concert Delights Capacity Hall

The Beth Junior Wich band and Glee club held their annual concert to a capacity crowd. Mrs Warry Day directed the Glee club and chorus, with Dee Rowland leading the band. Gifts were presented to Mrs Day by students, and refreshments followed by Band Boosters.

Junior High Band Glee Club Beth Junior Wich Linda Derring Richard Milliken Mrs Warry Day Bath Dee Rowland Mrs. Day Glee Rowland

Certificates Of Appreciation Mark Fifth Anniversary Of Bath CD Reserves

Bath Civil Defense honored its five year Police Reserves with certificates at a dinner. Col. Kennett urged responsibility and public information, noting the era's realism about civil defense. Police Chief Wagner and State Police La. McCabe praised the reserves for aiding Bath for six to seven hours during ball nights and deterring crime. Five-year members and numerous reserve officers were acknowledged, with leaders and advisers seated at the head table.

Bath Col. Kennett Bath Police Kennett Wagner Robert KB. Wagner, Jr State Police Henry J. McCabe Maine McCabe Hollis I. Kennedy Edwin H. P. Lowell Byron £. Clark Bertram E. Leask Morris Goldstein Norman A. Adams Donald R. Belanger Raymond Ji, Berry Fred Dwyer Philip H. Oliver Fred H. Wersom Carlyle A. Taber Nelson F. Foss Harold McElman Paul Keruss Fred Worden Ralph White Abraham Greenblatt Arthur Paulin Warren Atkinson Kenneth Wood Clyde A. Ambrose Robert A. Peabody Andrew Wart Kenneth Patterson Wesley Sweeney Roscoe C. McFadden Chief Wagner McFadden John

Twin B's Club Holds Wednesday Meeting at Mrs Potter's

The Twin B's club met Wednesday evening at Mrs. William Potter's Oak street home. Plans for the annual banquet were made and readings were given by Mrs. Shea, Sprague, Mikels, Potter, and Knight. Other members present included Wattice, Melzard, Waley, Haley, Lambard, and Barrows.

Twin Bs Club William Potter Oak Street Jane Shea Ruth Sprague Sophia Mikels Sarah Potter Lois Knight Rose Wattice Viola Melzard Eroma Waley Edith Haley Ola Lambard Catherine Barrows

Three Car Collision on Leeman Highway Causes $400 in Damages

Investigating officers Horatio Quinn and Thomas Flaherty report a three car crash on Leeman highway. Vehicles driven by Lewis Palmer Jr., 23, Brunswick. Alan A. Schock, 20, NAS Brunswick. and Fred W. Nichols, 44, NAS, Brunswick, sustained $100, $200, and $100 damage respectively as the Nichols car struck Schock, pushing it into Palmer’s Oldsmobile.

Leeman Horatio Quinn Thomas Flaherty Lewis £. Palmer, Jr Brunswek Alan A. Schock NAS Brunswick Fred W. Nichols Schock Oldsmobile Palmer Volvo Nichols

Medomak District Spring Meeting Set for May 18

The Medomak District hosts its annual Spring meeting on May 18 at the Baptist church in Damariscotta. Old Bristol Garden Club presides with a 12:30 luncheon. reservations due May 14 to Mrs. Edward Denny. Morning program at 10 features speakers from Cumberland Foreside, South Portland, and Augusta on roadside development, flower shows, and state council delegation. An afternoon lecture on birds and wildflowers by Mrs. Hazen Blanchard closes the day, overseen by district director Mrs. Guy Brackett.

Medomak Baptist Church Damariscotta Old Bristol Norman Hubbard Cumberland Foreside Federation Bernard Harris South Portland Edmund Specee Augusta Hubbard Harris Locee Texas

Winter Street Mother Daughter Banquet Planned

A Mother Daughter banquet is set for Friday May 6 at Winter Street Congregational Church under the Board of Deacons. A 6 30 supper will be served by church men led by Fred Osgood. Mrs Winston Clark wife of the Stevens Avenue pastor will present a Hawaiian travelogue with items on display. Tickets available from Board of Deacons members.

Winter Street Congregational Church Board of Deacons Fred Osgood Winston Clark Stevens Avenue Portland Clark Philippine Islands Andover-Newton Theological Seminary Katahikiota Hawaii Hallowell Maine

Bath teen wins Safe Driving meet at Bath Iron Works

Philip Richard, 18, won the eight entrant Safe Driving Road eo contest sponsored by the Greater Bath Jaycees at the Bath Iron Works parking lot. Kathy Phillips placed second and Michael Guerin finished third. Richard led the driving test and overall score while Kathy led the written exam.

Philip Richard Greater Bath Jayceees Bath Iron Works Corp Kathy Phillips Michael Guerin Richard Henry Richard Bath William Phillips Woolwich Kathy Morse High School Guerin Road Angles Richard Hinds Road Eo Philip Wodgkins William Boyland Benjamin Fitzgerald Bath Police Department Edward F. Cox Bath Area

Red Cross Workers Attend Portland Workshop

Two Red Cross workers attended a Portland session on veterans pensions and compensation at the Red Cross headquarters. Rev Dr Oliver W Bell and Mrs Warren F Hawley joined executives from Maine Red Cross chapters as national leaders outlined July 1 changes increasing benefits for widows children and disabled veterans.

Red Cross Portland Oliver W. Bell Home Service Warren F. Hawley Bath American Red Cross Maine Red Cross National

Bowdoinham Community Notices Highlight Local Events

Auxiliary hosts smorgasbord for fire department funds on May 11. Rev. Donald Taylor leads services with local helpers. youth and grange activities include Dirigo and Sagadahoc Pomona groups. Advertising calendar total over $700. P T A to elect officers May 18. Personal items note naturalization, convention attendance, a wedding in Lee Massachusetts, and a hospital stay.

Bowdoinham Donald Taylor Second Baptist Church George Rowe Edward Haley Five Island Baptist Church Jacqueline Stilphen Sagadahoc Pomona Grange Dirigo Grange Brunswick Bowdoinham Fire Department Barbara Hackett John Brown Corinda Gray Dorothy Fox Evelyn Merrill Ruth Fisher Merry Meeting Grange Eleanor Purington Beverly Douglas Mabel Heenie Allison Linnekin George Hackett Louis Climo Russell McPherson Jimmie Carol Pollard Kay McPherson Hazel McPherson Leonard Skelton Portland

Bath-built USS Preble Leaves Dock for Boston Yard

The Bath Iron Works launched the USS Preble DLG 15 for delivery to the Boston Naval Shipyard with a 300-man crew and 20 officers. Cmdr Edward G. Fitz-Patrick, a Bath resident, commands as the ship undergoes precommissioning in Newport and joins Boston next week.

Bath Iron Works Boston Naval U. S. S. Preble The Iron Works U.S. S Preble Edward G. Fitz-Patrick Fitz-Patrick East Braintree Mass Bath Naval Base Newport R. I Boston

Summer Attendant Wanted in Lexington Mass

Middle aged woman sought to care for semi invalid lady during summer season in Lexington Massachusetts. Position offers seven dollars per day plus expenses. Address replies to A Il Hathaway 16 Vine Brook Road Lexington MA.

Lexington Mass Hathaway Vinebrook Road

Bath Couple Honored at 25th Anniversary Surprise

Mr. and Mrs. Edwin S. Libby of 11 Adams Court were the guests of honor at a surprise party at Seymour House marking their 25th wedding anniversary. Their children hosted with families including Stanley Carroll, Richard Ramsay, Winfield Libby, and others from Bath and nearby towns. Ed Libby works in the Bath Iron Works tool shop since 1942. Guests presented a money tree and gifts while refreshments were served buffet style.

Edwin S. Libby Adams Court Stanley Carroll Richard Ramsay Winfield Libby Seymour House Libbys Sanford Bath Libby Bath Iron Works Corp Moore Ramsay Lawrence Matson Harlene Med- Jocks Richard Towle Vernard Fleming Philip Moore Hugh D. Grant Stanley Turner Harry Allen Edward Turner

Theta Chapter Installs Officers For 1960 61

Theta Chapter Beta Sigma Phi installs officers for 1960 61 at a home gathering hosted by Mrs Arthur Bowker Jr Phippsburg Retiring President Mrs William Bennett led the ceremony naming Mrs Charles Burgess Jr as president and a slate including Mrs Maurice Clark vice president Mrs Robert Stone treasurer and others A joint rummage sale with Xi Beta Chapter is set for May 7 at the American Legion hall with proceeds directed by Mrs Stone A May 10 joint meeting at the Cosmopolitan club will confer Ritual of Jewels and Exemplar degrees The evening music featured Valerie Nickerson reading The Sound of Music and playing music

Theta Chapter Beta Sigma Phi Arthur Bowker, Jr Phippsburg William Bennett Charles Burgess, Jr Maurice Clark Robert Stone Robert Wilson P. Edward DeBery Donald F. Preble Duncan McInnes Xi Beta Chapter American Legion Ways and Means Valerie Nickerson

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