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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1956

Page

3

Numerous Army Navy families share news from Bath area

Local residents report travels deployments weddings and family updates. Airman Donald Owens and wife Caroline Static are apart during duty in Iceland while Sgt Warren Jewell and family announce a newborn daughter. Navy man Edward Dauphin serves aboard USS Porterfield after a goodwill cruise to Sydney and Far East duties. Wedding plans and hospital stays also populate a wide roll of Bath and Brunswick households.

Donald Owens Caroline Static Owens Iceland Mrs. Otis Wilfred Hart Yorkeet Edward R Dauphin USN Ave L. Dauphin West Bath Porterfield Navy Sydney Australia U. S. Seventh Fleet Far East Dauphin Morse High School Carlson

Mrs Ferguson Helps Host Antique Tea for Medical Society

Mrs. Franklin P. Ferguson of Bath area served on the hostess committee for a tea hosted by the Woman's Auxiliary to the Cumberland County Medical Society on Friday.

Franklin P. Ferguson Land Bath Woman’s Auxiliary Cumberlain County Medical Society Frsday

Boston Arts Festival entrants and local society notes

Among the fth annual Boston Arts Festival entries is Dadley Spear of Robinhood from this area. The event attracts New England artists and is expected to draw over 2,500 competitors. Local residents attend state committee events, hospital visits, and social gatherings, including Mrs. Exhel M. Lee in Cambridge, Mrs. Louise W. Stevens, and Mrs. Carolyn E. Thompson at Augusta Auxiliary No. 9 activities. A recent DeMolay installation in Bradford, Biddeford is noted, with Lance Fuller and Stewart McAllister present. Other items include family visits, hospital stays, a Boston trip by Mrs. Sturtevant, and upcoming wedding invitations for Sue Carol Stover and Paul Jardine Guiou at Winter Street National Church.

Boston Dadley Spear Robinhood New England Lance Fuller West Bath Bath Bradford Biddeford Stewart McAllister Sue Carol Stover Rexford B. Stover Front Street Paul Jardine Guiou Winter Street National Church

Mrs Hill attends Worcester exhibit as hostess

Mrs. Walter M Hill 73 North Street left Sunday for Worcester Massachusetts to attend the Pearl McGown book exhibit at Horticultural Hall for a three day showcase where she will serve as a hostess. She also attended a teachers conference and luncheon Monday.

Walter M. Hill North Street Worcester Mass Horticultural Hall Hill

Edwin R. Small Jr and Nancy Attend Grandfather's Funeral

Edwin R. Small Jr and Miss Nancy Small of the city traveled to Hallowell Saturday to attend the funeral of their grandfather Harry Small. Also attending from the city was Harold J. Carter.

Edwin R. Small, Jr Nancy Small Hallowell Harry Small Harold J. Carter

Desert City Chamber Struggles To Answer Captain's Job Query

Tucson officials could not provide a clear answer to a ship captain who asked about employment opportunities. The exchange highlights local labor prospects and the Chamber of Commerce response in the desert city.

Tucson Ariz Chamber of Commerce Desert

Junior High Girls Athletic Assn Banquet Honors Winners

The Junior High Girls Athletic Association held its annual banquet with awards for winning volleyball, basketball, bowling, and ping pong teams. Sevent h, eighth, and ninth grade girls attended, with Miss Germaine Bonney and Mrs. Glenn Martin presiding. Guest speaker Miss Gloria Witham spoke on high school girls athletics, while numerous students received individual honors for bowling, basketball, volleyball, and ping pong performances.

Girls’ Athletic Association of Th Bath Germaine Bonney Glenn Martin Moody W. Flint Ances Rush Jeannette Boudreau Christine Fuller Edna Sinclair Barbara Woods Virginia Percy Carol Mank Marlene Logan Marene Logan Marcia Brook Judith Jenk Ellen Fletcher Gloria Pratt Norma Ball Judith March Nancy Temple Jane Robinson Carol Carol Rideout Sally Indell Patricia Haab Oliver Guild Virginia Percy Loretta Bailey Katharyn Pickens Donna Young Glorene Pinkham Frances Rush Mittee Susan Farrell Trene Logan Edna Sinelgh Ginia Percy Susan Reb Peggy Moriarty Elaine Tur Jewell Flint Diane Farnham Jane Footer

Odd Fellows Plan August Lawn Party Brightens Meeting

Lincoln Lodge No 10 I O O F discussed a proposed lawn party in August during Monday night business. Volunteers from other groups joined Salvation Army Fund drive. A Sunday service at Wesley Methodist with Queen Esther Rebekah Lodge to follow, and a 9th anniversary parade in Freeport featuring Juni Legion Drum and Bugle Corps. A high school show in Freeport caps the day with Bath talent. Lincoln Lodge serves supper for Queen Esther then attends the Wis casset meeting. Minstrel show eyed as a two night event with June 4 entertainment planned after the next meeting.

Lincoln Lodge I. O Salvation Army Wesley Methodist Church Queen Esther Rebekah Lodge Odd Fellows Queen Esther Odd Fellowship Freeport Juni Legion Freeport High School Maine Bath Carl P. Meister Eddie Page Donny Jenkins Eddie Wilson Jimmy Juliano Gary Meister Russell Tanner Ann Berry Jean Lester Elaine Scott Sherry Robinson Wiscasset

Waterville Girl Injures Wrist With Tin Can Incident

A 19 year old Waterville girl identified as Joan Chambers received five stitches for a deep cut on her left wrist after a tin can mishap. She was treated at Memorial Hospital Tuesday and discharged after care. Police indicated she was visiting friends on Harvard Street when injured.

Waterville Memorial Hospital Joan Chambers M Harvard Street

Waterville Bride Anne Cyr Weds in Catholic Ceremony

Miss Anne Cyr daughter of Mr and Mrs Albert Cyr of 1484 Washington street married Mr Samasson at St Annes Catholic Church in Waterville Saturday. The double ring ceremony started at nine with 250 guests at a reception. The couple will live at their Winter street apartment after May 20.

Anne Cyr Albert’Cyr Washington Street Saaa An Samasson Y Waterville Ateh Teats Catholic Church Waterville Lucille Claudette Helen Cyr Bath Helen Mrs. Cyr Gagnon Waterville High School New York City Winter Street

Three Bids Received for Tree Spraying in Bath

Three bids were filed for spraying Bath city streets and roads. Offerman Tree Surgery of Woolwich offered the low bid at 697.50 total, 23.25 per hour. Reynolds Tree Expert Co. proposed 787.50 or 31.50 hourly, with Goodall Tree Expert Co. of Portland at 25 per hour per unit for two units. No award has been made yet. work excludes cemetery roads and areas beyond Bath Junior High on the Old Brunswick road and Whiskiny Creek on Oak Grove Avenue.

Stanley W. Judkins Bath Offerman Tree Surgery of Woolwich Goodall Tree Expert Co Portland Iy We Reynolds Tree Expert Co., Inc Bath Junior High School Qld Brunswick Road

Torrent Hand Engine To Take Part In Bay State Muster

The New England firemen muster season opens Sunday with Agawam hosting the first event. Bath’s Torrent hand engine will be Maine’s sole entry in this opening competition. The unit leaves Bath Friday evening for aggregation in Agawam on Sunday. An August 18 gala in Bath will feature hand engines from all six New England states with the Torrent personnel as hosts.

New England Agawam Mass Bath Maine Torrent Jane Woman's Society For Cristian Service Alfred G. Hempstead Augusta Lord Portland Bishop Lord

Hunter Reelected Head Wesley Board of Trustees

Stanley R. Hunter was reelected chairman of the Wesley Methodist church Board of Trustees at its annual meeting Monday night. Alvah F. Morse was re elected secretary treasurer for 1956 57. Officers and plans for property care were discussed. Coffee and cake were served after the meeting. Other members present included Marc N. King Willard L. McLean Walter F. Day George J. Hopkins and Mr. Butterfield.

Stanley R. Hunter Wesley Methodist Church Board of Trus Andréweld Alvah F. Morse Marc N. King Willard L. McLean Walter F. Day George J. Hopkins Mr. Butterfield

Cooked food sale planned by Salvation Army

A Salvation Army cooked food sale to support the annual fund drive will be held Saturday. Mrs. Sumner Sewall leads the event at A. D. Stetson & Son Inc, 38 Center Street. Donors may leave cooked foods Saturday morning or call the Salvation Army office to arrange pickup. Contact Mrs Sewall or Capt Jessie Jones for donations.

Salvation Army Sumner Sewall A. D. Stetson & Son, Inc Center Street Stetson’s Sewall Jessie Jones Army

Mrs Williamss Installed Head of North-Center PTA

Mrs William A Niss was installed president of North-Center PTA at the annual meeting. Officers installed were Mrs Martin V B Sargent vice president Mrs Wilbur D Crist secretary and Mrs William F Mussen den treasurer. Past presidents attended and committee appointments were named as a social hour closed the year. The unit will award Morse High School a 10 dollar senior activity prize and honor a first and third grade with attendance awards.

William A. Niss North-Center Conce Eoe North-Center Group S. Theodore Bertocci Kirk Roberts Harold L. Colbeth, Jr Association Daniel Matter District 3 Niss Martin V. B. Sargent Wilbur D. Crist William F. Mussenden Scott, Golder Joseph I. Smith Matter Louis A. Dole John Parker Isadore Singer C. Lloyd Hooker Morse High School Charles Barrett Arah Richmond Nise Charles Bartlett Bertooci Sargent Robert Carter Colbeth

Two Bath Pastors Attend Maine Methodist Conference

The Rev. Dr. Oliver W. Bell and the Rev. Richard Arnold attend the 192nd Maine Methodist Conference opening Wednesday at Chestnut Street Church Portland. Delegates Merle C. Niles and James C. Steen also attend as lay representatives.

Oliver W. Bell Richard Arnold Chestnut Street Portland Merle C. Niles James C. Steen John Wesley Lord Boston J. Travers Smith Ralph Stoady D. D Methodist Information Albert P. Shirkey Mt. Vernon Place Methodist Church Washington, D. C Newell S. Booth Elizabethville Belgian Congo Africa

MacDonald Installed as Philathea Class President

Mrs. Marjorie MacDonald was installed as president of the Philathea Class at Corliss Street Baptist church. Officers installed by Rev. Harold L. Allen include Mrs. Ruth Ames as vice president, Mrs. Bernice Day as treasurer, and Miss Isabelle Berry as secretary. The group scheduled a regular meeting with Mrs. Louise King, Mrs. Jessie Norton, and Mrs. Marguerite Cornish leading a program. Devotions by Mrs. Alice Strube and refreshments by Mrs. Marie Berry and Mrs. Margaret Lonn.

Marjorie MacDonald Philathea Corliss Street Baptist Church Harold L. Allen Ruth Ames Bernice Day Isabelle Berry Louise King Jessie Norton Marguerite Cornish Alice Marie Berry Margaret Lonn

Michigan Schedule Shows Big Ten Nonconference Trips

Michigan unveils a fall football slate with home games against Indiana Wisconsin Kansas State, plus other Big Ten opponents. The Wolverines aim to defend their home turf and showcase key matchups as part of the 202X season.

Michigan State Indiana Wisconsin Kansas State

Wedding of Miss Holmes and Mr. Redlon at Bath

The ceremony at 2 p m united Miss Carol Holmes daughter of Mrs Martha Henrikson and Richard Redlon son of Mr and Mrs Abbott H Redlon at the parish church with Rev L rant tor officiating. Attendants wore blue and pink gowns and carried flower baskets. The couple plans a two week trip to Canada and Niagara Falls before settling at 935 Middle Street Bath.

Warren Hawley, Jr James Juliano Martha Henrikson Nancy Bisson Julie Cummings Judith Holbrook Margaret Hanscom Maton of Honor Miss Carol Holmes Charles B. Burden John Allen Bruce Burden Carl Henrikson Richard Bisson Ralph Burden Alexander Burden Hn Allen Robert Carsmichael Canada Niagara Falls Bath Middle Street Morse High School National Honor Sociee Illings & Co. Insurance Agency

Central Church Co Weds Plan For An Outing

Central Congregational Church Co Weds meet to plan an outing to Larrabee's Grove on June 19 with Edward J. McMann Dr Earl Wade Donald T. Page and J Haviland Torrey on the arrangements committee Mrs E Lawrenice McCurdy and Mr and Mrs Harold P Small presiding. A vaudeville program featuring local and TV performers followed the supper and meeting earning praise from a fine audience.

Central Church Central Congregational Church Larrabee’s Grove Edward J. McMann Earl Wade Donald T. Page J. Haviland Torrey E. Lawrenice McCurdy Harold P. Small Shirley Mayes Perleston Pert, Jr Mayes Bob Pert M. C. Extraadinaire Erhnav An-Tv Portland Couples

Morse High Class of 1919 Plans June 16 Reunion

Morse High School class of 1919 announces its 37th reunion set for Saturday June 16 at Boothbay Harbor home of Mrs Martha Barker Bridge. A busi ness meeting will form a committee to plan next year’s events. Members must respond by June 9.

Morse High School Martha _ Barker Bridge Boothbay Harbor Doris Dyer Humphreys High Street Arthur H. Colby Rudolf Trafton Edward J. McMann Donald B. Hopkins Edwin H. P. Lowell Albert Bonney

Train station to be arranged this day by Edwin H P Lowell

A train station arrangement is scheduled for today by Edwin H P Lowell. The notice provides little other detail and emphasizes the immediacy of the action.

Edwin H. P. Lowell

Philip A Oliver Hosts Second Birthday Party

Philip Arthur Oliver son of Mr and Mrs Philip H Oliver 112 Bedford Street was guest of honor at a Tuesday afternoon party for his second birthday. Guests included Janis McQuarrie Paula McMann Jeanne Sturtevant Sharon Burden David Hart Ralph Burden Jr Peter Titcomb Dana Jewett Jack Tarbox Charles Tarbox. Mothers present were Mrs James McQuarrie Mrs Margaret O'Reilly Mrs Andrew Hart Mrs John Sturtevant Mrs Ralph Burden Mrs Dana Jewett Mrs Edward J McMann and Mrs Harold Titcomb. A decorated cake was cut and served with cream. Candy baskets party polvonry and games completed the event.

Philip Arthur Oliver Philip H. Oliver Bedford Street Janis McQuarrie Paula M. McMann Jeanne Sturtevant Sharon Burden David Hart Ralph Burden, Jr Peter Titcomb Dana Jewett Jack Tarbox Charles Tarbox James McQuarrie Margaret O'Reilly Andrew Hart

Larry Wilson Records Six-Goal Campaign Highlight

Larry Wilson of Buffalo scored two goals six different times during the American Hockey League season.

Larry Wilson Buffalo

Dartmouth adds 6-8 forward Francis from Brighton

Francis, a 6 foot 8 inch player from Brighton Massachusetts, joins Dartmouth's H1 team as a key recruit.

M Francis Dartmouth Brighton Mass

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