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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1957

Page

4

Professional Art Show Set For Hospital Auxiliary Fair

A three day professional art show will be a feature of Bath's annual Hospital Auxiliary Fair on August 5 6 and 7. Edward M Butterfield named general chairman with Mr and Mrs Bowen Torrey opening grounds and gardens. Mrs Dahlov Spear will assist in contracting artists and her works appear in permanent collections. Tea will be served each afternoon as plans continue.

Bowen Torrey Washington Street Edward M. Butterfield Torrey Dahlov Spear Robinhood Spear Working Spear Torrey i Chainmann Butterfield Edward A Cummings Adolf Spear Furfar

Stover Wright and Navy Lieutenant Wed at Brunswick

Nancy Stover Wright daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Elford A Stover of 3 Dummer Street marries Lt (j g) George Keith Davis US Navy of West Lafayette Indiana in a Brunswick Naval Air Station chapel ceremony Friday at 730 pm The Rev Guy Wilson presided in a small family ceremony with a Bath reception afterwards The couple plans a wedding trip then reside at Popham Beach before a July Pensacola assignment

Elford A. Stover Dummer Street Nancy Stover Wright J.g George Keith Davis U.S Navy West Lafayette Ind Brunswick Naval Air Station Popham Beach Pensacola, Fla Taffy Robinson Shery Donna Smith Harry E. Ring, Jr Charles B. Doyle Ralph Crocker Manley John J. Keegan, Jr H. L. Abou- Jafra Melvin Comeau Stanley R. Hunter Oscar Griffith Ben Sabo George Perry

Pre-Nuptial Shower for Miss Lardina Caverly

Miss Lardina Caverly attended a pre nuptial shower at Miss Smiths home 276 Washington with co hosts Mrs Roswee Howes and Nis Misia. Navy themed decorations featured a large blue and white pennant and white streamers. Refreshments were served buffet style and guests included Miss Constance Davis Mrs Robert Diver and others. Gift sending attendees included Mrs Sue Marin and Mrs Frank Young.

Lardina Caverly Roswee Howes Nis Misia Sirti Miss Smith Washinton Flerbert T Cuveriv Cich Constance Davis Robert Diver Edgar Black Lehani Calvis Anni Lonn Eleanor Waring Darrell Bissingver Kathy Leeman Helen Price Germaine Boney Marian Troop

Dike Washington PTA Concludes Season With Officer Installation

The Dike Washington PTA wraps its season with the installation of officers. The event at the church hall featured Mr. Oliver, Mrs. Cornette, and community members guiding the ceremony. The crowd included parents Matty Co, Josh Hess, and local leaders as the organization outlines plans for the upcoming year.

Maueker Pta di Lysck Gertrine Helletaace Olver Tito Pavel Fie Cael Jarrieft Seenlback Bini Cornette Bivins Ainck Mtr Dons Josh Hess

Electronics Cost Accounting Talk Draws Busy Crowd

Cost accountants attend a presentation on electronics cost accounting. Speakers discuss industry practices, waste reduction, and data controls across cost centers, with emphasis on accuracy and timely reporting for management decisions.

Cost Accountants

Party for Reser Leask On His Ninth Birthday

A birthday celebration was held Friday evening for Reser Leask turning nine. The party featured games and refreshments with invited guests including Rich Berine, Meridith Me pared, Stephen Munnewell, Gerald Varnes, Peppir Gunetey, John Nasty Allen, Michael Sshlix, Ned Robbins, Marilyn Leak, Ride Procter, Leroy Mc Geiere and others.

Rover Lensen Tinta Lene Wonberch Bist Henor Durie Tae Richt Berine Td Meridith Mr Farland Stephen Tmunnewell Gerald Varnes Peppir Gunetey John Ie Nasty Allen Michael Sshlix Ned Robbins Marilyn Leak Ride Procter Leroy Mc

Dentist Dr Devin Speaks at Connecticut Dental Meet

Dr Devin headlined the 42nd annual convention of the Connecticut Dental Hygienists Association in Hartford. Dr Robert Levin and Mr Sam Levine North Street were among principal speakers. the Bath dentist spoke on Periodontia Facts and Fiction.

Robert Levin Sam Levine Connecticut Dental Hegienists Association Hartford Conn Bath

Suburb Civic Club to Name Officers at June Banquet

The Suburb Civic Club will hold its 18th annual banquet on June 13 at the Fevie hotel in Brunswick. New officers will be elected and annual reports presented as the current season closes. The meeting featured a discussion of the cookbook project and plans for summer activities.

Subuurb Civic Club Fevie Brunswick Banque Seace Dunford MacDonald James Footer Duncan Farrell Lloyd Rogers Jo Fmery Footer Arthur Perry Donald William John Moore Raymond Hutchins John Williams Raymond Hivcoins

Miss Marie Allain Weds In Auburn

Miss Marie Margaret Allain daughter of Mr and Mrs John A Allain of Bath wed Earl S Kimball Jr son of Mr and Mrs Earl S Kimball of Auburn in a double ring ceremony at St Louis church Auburn The Rev Francis Ouellette officiated in the presence of immediate families The bride wore white with accessories and a court train Louis Allain served as best man A reception followed at Hotel DeWitt Mrs Kimball a Morse High School graduate and Bates Manufacturing Co employee Previously Edward Little High School graduate and Army veteran He is employed at an Auburn market They will reside in Auburn

Guy Wilson Pleasant Street Methodist Church Brunswick Bath Marie Margaret Allain John A. Allain Nichols Street Earl S. Kimball, Jr Earl S Kimball Auburn St. L Louis Francis Ouellette Louis FE Allain Beetle Hotel de Witt Kimball Morse High School Jill Bates Manufacturing Co Lewiston Edward Little High School Aailuirr

Winter Street Ladies Aid Reelects Officers

Officers of the Winter Street Congregational church Ladies Aid were reelected at the annual meeting Friday afternoon. New/old officers include President Louise Carlton, First Vice Alice Johnson, Second Vice Ibra Lawrence, Secretary Clifford Wilband, Treasurer Florence Ward.

Winter St. Ladies’ Aid Reelected Winter Street Congregational Church Tadies Aid Inet Adice Viewex Nomit Mitind Wis Louise Carlton Alice Johnson Ibra Lawrences Cliford B. Wilband Florace Ward Anna Hill Ward Wilband Wired Condon

Chattabout Club to Aid Hyde Memorial Home Project

Members of the Chattabout club plan June and July assistance for Hyde Memorial Home. The project was discussed at Mrs. Gwen Goudet’s Oliver street home. Mrs. Blaine Mitchell reported on the club’s Hyde Memorial Home effort and urged bringing restraints for the home. A May basket was delivered to Hyde Home earlier this month. Guest Night will be at Mrs. Evelyn Sweeney’s York street home. A spaghetti supper is planned for May 28 at Mrs. Sweeney’s home.

Chattabout Club Gwen Goudet Oliver Street Blaine Mitchell Hyde Memorial Home York Street

Ochman Family Attends Armed Forties Exhibit

Mr and Mrs Frank Ochman ski of Augusta and Mr and Mrs Edward Atkin son of 80 Court Street joined relatives weekend visit. They attended the Armed Forties exhibit during their stay.

Frank Ochmanski Augusta Edward Atkinson Court Street

Lionesses Elect Mrs Scott Morse President At Dinner

Mrs Scott Morse was re elected president of the Lionesses club at the annual dinner meeting held Thursday evening at New Meadows Inn. Officers named included Mrs A George Moses vice president Mrs Arthur Bowker secretary re elected Mrs Richard Johnson treasurer Mrs Henry Richards twister and Mrs Jacob Smith tamer.

Scott Morse Lionesses Club New Meadows Inn A. George Moses Arthur Bowker Richard Johnson Henry Richards Twister Jacob Smith Tamer Clyde Mallett Ralph Forbes Sam Levin George Nugent Kaland McIntosh Harold P Small Stanley Elwed Louis Petlock Laurence Small Nugent Cecil Fullerton Sam Prawer Randall Daley Clinton Owen Morse Bowker Harold J. Rubin Petlock

Bridal Shower Honors Miss Crosman Ahead of June Wedding

Miss Edith Crosman of South Portland was honored at a Thursday evening bridal shower hosted by Mrs. Franklin Cromwell and Mrs. Albert Jensen at Washington Street home. She will wed Philip Locke of South Portland on June 29. Guests from South Portland and nearby towns attended, gifts arranged in a decorated wishing well, and refreshments served by the hostesses.

Edith Crosman South Portland Franklin Cromwell Albert Jensen Lillian Crosman Raymond Locke

WCTU Hosts All-Day Institute at President Farley Home

An all-day Women’s Christian Temperance Union institute met at the home of president Mrs. Raymond Farley on High Street. Luncheon was served, with members contributing to the menu, followed by devotionals, readings, and reports led by officers such as Mrs. Nella Stover and Mrs. Elizabeth Trott.

Women's Christian Temperance Union Raymond Farley High Street Nella Stover Miss May Besaw Stover Elizabeth Trott Farley Frances Pearson Lila Place Prudence Dunlap Evanston Pricilla Thayer Youth Temperance Council Rosamond McGuiggan Christian Citizenship Theresa Hill Y.T.C Georgia Lacey Eleanor Oliver Jennifer McGuiggan Nancy Lacey Trott

Mrs. Cornish Elected Nazarene Missionary Society Head

Mrs. Mattie Cornish was elected president of the Nazarene Foreign Missionary Society at the annual meeting Thursday evening. Other officers chosen include Norma Calhoun as vice president and Elizabeth Bartlett as secretary with a slate of secretaries for prayer, fasting, and related committees. Delegates to the Assembly named were Marion Delong and Ruby Preble with Harriet Fraser and Clara Long as alternates. Impressive reports summarized the past year’s activities.

Mattie Cornish The Nazarene Foreign Missionary Society Norma Calhoun Elizabeth Bartlett Eva McNeil Clara Long Marion DeLong Ruby—Preble Joyce DeLong Iva Kenney Iris Moore Ruby Preble Harriet Fraser

Extension Group Plans For Special Project

Montsweag Extension service held an all day meeting at Arrowsic Town hall to plan a special project Every Day Salad. Edith Rice outlined salad recipes and a Dr Garber talk. Georgia Walker to report on Know Your Neighbor at next meeting.

Montsweag Extension Service Arrowsie Town Hall Edith Rice Ries Garber Georgia Walker Emma Drummond Hyde Memorial Rehabilitation Hopital Veteran's Hospital Togus Seth Mullin Niquasset Extension Group Rice Topsham Orono Wallace Gower Alice Baker Adele Mazciko Mary Cooke

Engagement Announced for Shirley Fisher and George Main Jr

Mr and Mrs John W Mann announce the engagement of their daughter Shirley Ann Fisher to George O Main Jr son of Mr and Mrs George O Main of Wiscasset Miss Fisher a Avon High school graduate and Dedham Mass employee Mr Main a Wiscasset High school graduate and Coast Guard member The wedding is set for Sunday June 9 at 2 pm in the Avon Baptist church

John W. M Shirley Ann Fisher George O. Main Wiscasset Miss Fisher Avon High School Dedham Mass Main U. S. Coast Guard Baptist Church Avon

Bowdoinham Memorial Day events and community notices

Memorial Sunday services will be held at the Bowdoinham Baptist Church at 11 am with Rev. Donald Taylor presiding. The American Legion and VFW posts invite attendance as the Memorial Day parade begins at 2:15 pm on Upper Main Street near the Nazarene church, followed by services at Village Cemetery 2:45 waterfront 3 and Bay View Cemetery 3:15. Community activities include pupil programs, a Noah’s Ark club meeting, a state police safety talk, a Sunshine Society food sale May 25, and various personal items from local residents with arrivals, departures, and visits noted.

The Baptist Church Donald Taylor American Legion V.F.W Upper Main Street Nazarene Church Village Cemetery Waterfront Bay View Cemetery Emerson Lane American Legion of Richmond Bowdoinham Betty Hoover North Carolina Noah's Ark Club Freeman Billings Allan Frizzle Boudreau State of Maine Police Sunshine Society Anna Palmer Frank Nile Mercy Hospital Portland Frank Webber Fisher Road Brunswick Philip Rideout Lee Chapman Topsham Walter Williams Mr. Williams Lowell Flora Merrill Williams Rey Williawn Bennett Bucksport Anni -Almer Mildred Given Grand Chapter O.E.S Jackson Hyer Roseland N. J Jayne Doherty Chester Purington Ralph Purington Sharon Dennis Beverly Mass Karl Hatch R.F.D. Carrier Hatch Moosehead Lake Carrie King Carrie Kimball Pittston Barbara Merrill Molly Mansir Fryeburg Gorham State Teachers College

Teen-Age 4-H Club Hosts Progressive Dinner in Bath

Bath 4-H members held their annual progressive dinner starting at the home of Mr and Mrs Frank Reay 188 North Street with fruit juices crackers and mints. The main course followed at Mr and Mrs Leonard Litchfield Bath Street with salads casseroles and meatloaf. Guests moved to the Georgetown home of Mr and Mrs Channing Penley where Brenda Penley helped serve iced lemonade ice cream brownies and cake. Transportation was provided by club leader Mrs Granville M Colby and parents. Each member cooked and contributed a share of the supper.

Frank Reay North -Treet

Wesley Methodist Church Names Hunter Morse For New Year

Wesley Methodist church directors reelected Stanley R. Hunter as president and Alvah Morse as secretary-treasurer at the annual board meeting. Major past-year achievements include exterior painting and new Sunday school rooms. Attendees at Hunter’s home included Walter Day Alvah Morse Mare N King Andrew M Butterfield Willard Mc Lean and George Hopkins.

Stanley R. Hunter Wesley Methodist Church Alvah Morse Mr. Hunter Walter Day Mare N. King Andrew M. Butterfield Willard McLean George Hopkins

Local Officials Named To Committee Members List

The roster includes Richard B. MacLennan executive secretary Merritt A. Mitchell Bernard E. Varnum Ralph Forbes William F Mussenden Rev Dr Olver W Bell John P Allen and J Frank Thunt. First Selectman TL Tarpy Schudten Arthur Bowker and Harry Larrabee are also identified as committee members from Woolwich Phippeburg and West Bath.

Mittee ¢Re Mave Chamber Richard B. MacLennan Cornci Merritt A. Mitchell Bernard E. Varnum Ralph Forbes William F. Mussenden Olver W Bell John P. Allen J. Frank Thunt First Selectman TL Tarpy Schudten Woolwich Arthur Bowker Phippeburg Harry Larrabee West Bath

Nutmeg Sprinkled Rice Adds Flavor to Poultry Dish

A note suggests sprinkling nutmeg on boiled rice to enhance flavor when serving poultry, offering a simple seasoning idea.

FOR SALE Multiple properties and office equipment listings

A mixed set of advertisements offers post office equipment including call boxes lock boxes and delivery boxes plus delivery windows. It also touts several real estate sales in Bath and Dresden Maine with multiple 5 room and 2 to 5 bedroom houses, furnished options, hot water and oil furnaces, and 24 hour realtor Ada Y. Greenblatt at 233 Washington Street Bath Hilltop 3-4350.

Adam Green- Clatt Washington Street Lath Maine Hilltop Ada Y. Greenblatt Bath Perry's Leeman Highway Middle Street Ada Greenblatt Washington St Adam Greenblatt Dresden Adam Greenblatt, Real Estate Kennebec River Woolwich Insurance Real Estate Les Ada Y. Greenblatt North End Ada Y.greenblatt

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