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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1959

Page

4

Bath Girl Elected Chair Of Maine Methodist Faith Commission

Ruth Ellen Hunter eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs Stanley Ro Hunter was elected chairman of the Commission on Faith at the Maine Conference of Methodist Youth held in Auburn. A candlelight installation followed a banquet for about 300 Wesley Fellowship members from Maine churches. The event featured a mock United Nations meeting and remarks by Rev Dr Oliver W Bell.

Ruth Ellen Hunter Wesley Methodist Youth Fello-uio Ws Commission On Faith Maine Methodist Church Auburn Stanley Ro Hunter Els Atate Assembly Roger Upham Wesley Fellowship Assembly of United Nations Wesley National Council of Methodist Youth Staunley Ro Hunter Wesley Church Bell Miu

Soley-Fullerton Nuptials Held in Washington DC Ceremony

Miss Florence Fullerton daughter of Mr and Mrs Cecil L Fullerton of 27 Mus Street married Thomas Paul Soley son of Mr and Mrs Edward Soley of Philadelphia at St Patrick s Episcopal Church Washington DC. The Rev Ralph Richardson officiated at 2 PM followed by a reception. Best man Floyd Tunis and maid of honor Sharon Mullernex attended. The bride, a 1954 Moree High School graduate, worked as a government secretary in Washington. Soley, a 1954 Moree graduate, served in the US Marine Corps and now works at the Sealtest Company office in Washington.

Florence Fullerton Cecil L. Fullerton Mus Street Thoma- Paul Soley Edward Soley Philadelphia St. Patrick's Episcopal Church Washington, D. C Ralph Richardson Sharon Mullernex Washington, D.C Pennsylvania Toner Bestman Wis Floyd ‘Tunis Moree High School Washington Bath Rainbow Assembly No. 6 Soley U S. Marine Corps Sealtest Company

Visit to the brides parents in July

A brief note indicates plans to visit the bride's parents in July. The message mentions an address at 2627 Adam Mill Road Apt 102 Washington and a phone contact for scheduling.

Adam Mill Road Apt Washington

Traverse Jurors Panel For June Term Of Court

A panel of 24 Traverse jurors has been selected for the June term of Savgadehar County Superior Court beginning in June. Names include Delmar Bates Edward Cumrunnings Florence Hawley Mercie Millard Printmne No Sroith Eg bet Tukey Bernice McGhneny Beatrice To Batley Jean Wild and others from Bath Weston Bowdoin Woolwich Bodom Richmond West Bath Arrowsie Topatians Phippsburg and Georg Keyne. AWednesday caller at the home of Mr Coombs sister, Mrs Fenton Moore of Cherry street.

Savgadehar County Superior Court Delmar FE. Bates Edward al Cumrunnings Florence A. Tlawley Mercie A. Millard Printmne No Sroith Egbet Tukey Bernice S. McGhneny All of Bath Weston Allen Bowdoin Beatrice To Batley Jean II Wild of Woolwich Percy Alexsander Una Doughty Willem Evesnel Marshall I Metcalf Topatians Borbora Chatter Arrowsi Erland Curtis Spear Sedpley Bodom Peel RK. Labby Dorothea Tuttle Philma Miller William J. Sullivan Richmond Marghet O. Wile Katis West Bath E. Mire Michran Georg Keyne Lawrence Taylor Phippsburg

Dike Washington P T A Installs New Officers

C Lloyd Hooker installed the new slate at the Dike Washington P T A final meeting. Officers are Mrs Elihu Fullerton president Mrs Diana Small vice president Mrs Sherman Mitchell secretary Mrs Roy Bradford treasurer. Past president pin presented to retiring president Mrs Paul Akeley.

C. Lloyd Hooker Third District PT. A Dike Washington P. T. A Dike School Elihu Fullerton Diana Small Sherman Mitchell Roy Bradford Paul Akeley Fullerton Nicholas Kakes Harriet Frye Dana Small Paul Avery James Bragg PT. A. Council Malcolm Varney Philip Moore Dale Whitaker Akeley Languor Dike Lucille Lishness Emma Cummings Washington Street Toy’s Harry L. Day Carla Tukey Susan Footer Glee Club Ivy Francis Curran Texas’ Ross Peter Rubin Paul Ring Gary Wilbur Stanley Bessey

Maine's Largest Family feature in Down East June issue

Down East magazine's June edition includes a feature review of the Military and Naval Children's Home in Bath titled Maine's Largest Family. The article, by the late Michael Reed Hunter, was accepted shortly before her death on January 25. Seven photos accompany the piece by Lyman B. Owen and Oti N. E. Card.

Down East Maine Bath Michael Reed Hunter This Eye Secrneral Lyman B. Owen Georgetown Oti N. E.card

YMCA Seeks Volunteer Leaders for Craft Program

Bath YMCA calls for adult volunteers to lead crafts at the Day Camp opening June 29 for four weeks. Over 125 youngsters will take part in activities including soap carving Whistle cord braiding wood stick craft tile coasters plaster molding and swimming remains the top daily draw. Prospective volunteers should call the YMCA to speak with the camp director about sharing their hobby or skill.

Bath Ymca YMCA

Morse High class of 1929 reunion set for June banquet

Plans are underway for the 30th reunion observance of Morse High School class of 1929 at the annual alumni banquet in June. Interested members should contact George Barker at HI 38-5682 or Natalia Kidder Theberge at PA 5-2102 to make reservations.

Morse High School George Barker Natalia Kidder Theberge

Bath Lionesses Elect Officers At Annual Meeting

Bath Lionesses held their annual banquet at the Wiscasset Inn with reports from officers and committee chairs. New slate includes President Mrs A George Moses and Vice President Mrs Carroll Davis. a silver dish was presented to Mrs Moses for her service.

Bath Lionesses Wiscasset Inn A. George Moses Carroll Davis Clyde Mallett Richard Johnson Jacob Smith Tamer Joseph Mullen Twister Lawrence Small Edward True Ralph Forbes Anthony Manquill Sam Levin Flower Fund Forbes Richard Gilmore Roland MclIntosh Mullen George Nugent Clinton V. Owen Sam Prawer Cecil Fullerton Moses Roberta Morse Robert Levine Owen Arthur Bowker Small Edward Larrabee Johnson Philip Shackelford Harold J. Rubin Scott Morse Roland McIntosh Louis Petlock Edgar Leavitt Anthony Manguili Henry Richards

Fourth Marine Division Reunion Set in Boston This Summer

World War II era Fourth Marine Division plans a Boston reunion June 26 to 28 at the Somerset Hotel. About 1,000 veterans from Marshall, Saipan, Tinian and Iwo Jima campaigns, plus families, will attend with tours, fashion shows, a banquet featuring Senator John Kennedy, and a parade ending at the Boston Common. Attending dignitaries include Gen. Clifton B. Cates Gen. Louis Jones Gov. Foster Furcolo and Mayor John B. Hynes.

Boston Somerset Hotel Marshall Saipan Tinian Iwo Jima Somerset John Kennedy Marine Division Camp Lejeune N. C Charlestown Navy Yard Commonwealth Avenue Boston Common Clifton B. Cates Marine Corps Fourth Gen Louis Jones Fourth Marine Division Association Foster Furcolo John B. Hynes

Far And Near Missionary Society Installs Officers

New officers and committees were installed at the Far and Near Missionary Society of Corliss Street Baptist Church. Officers include Mrs Clara Hinckley White Cross and Mrs Carrie Wallace spiritual life. Mrs Leroy Colby presided, and the next meeting is scheduled for June 16. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Oliver of 1373 Washington street celebrate their golden wedding on June 5 with two daughters, six grandchildren, and seven great grandchildren.

Missionary Society Corliss Street Baptist Church Clara’ Hinckley White Cross Carrie Wallace Margaret Barrett Lillian Donaco Alice Strube Theresa Hill Mildred Walker Helen Harris Karen Crocker Marion Coombs Ernest Robert Five Islands India Leroy Colby Crocker Harris Margaret Vose Joseph Oliver Washington Street James Oliver

Family Supper Highlights Huse PTA Meeting

The Huse PTA held its final meeting of the season with a family supper for about 80 members. New officers were elected and installed led by Mrs. Mary Gaudreau as president, with Anthony Mergiulli, Mrs. Thomas Underwood, Mrs. Richard Ricker, and Mrs. Robert Johnson in key roles.

Huse P. T. A Mary Gaudreau Anthony Mergiulli Thomas Underwood Richard Ricker Robert Johnson P. T. A Safety Portland John Preney Stanley R. Hunter Phyllis Rolfe Huse Westbrook Ralph Brewer Hunter Maine Orono Evelyn Percy Miss Austin Virgil Ward Prunswick

Narrow Escape On Carlton Bridge After Nail Strikes Cable

Two Seaboard Construction Co. workers almost fell into the river when a nail pierced a 4600 volt transmission line on the Carlton Bridge. The short circuit severed the messenger cable, power halted for five hours, and crews from Portland repaired the damage. One worker suffered arm burns while two others avoided disaster thanks to a railing. The bridge project, valued at 1.3 million dollars, aims for completion by early July as counterweights are adjusted during ongoing remodeling.

Carlton Bridge Portland James Royal Royal Seaboard Construction Co

Nursery School Birthday Party Honors April and May Birthdays

Pupils of the Mother Goose Nursery School directed by Mrs. Philip Wyman celebrated April and May birthdays with a party on Thursday. Honorees included Joan Manguili Kevin Gilmore Philip Oliver Mark Wonsor and Linda Weston with cake and ice cream served. The year will close next week with a pupil outing.

Mother Goose Nursery School Philip Wyman Joan Manguili Anthony Manguili Kevin Gilmore Richard Gilmore Philip Oliver Mark Wonsor Frederick Wonsor Linda Weston Fred Weston Wyman

Medomak Region Garden Clubs Elect Officers

The Medomak Region of Garden Clubs announced the 1959 60 slate at its annual meeting. Officers include Mrs Guy Brackett of Thomaston director Mrs Arrector recording secretary Mrs Paul Wilson Boothbay corresponding secretary Mrs Harold Richardson Thomaston treasurer and Herbert T Caverly II a senior at New York Dental College visiting Memorial Day with his parents Dr and Mrs Herbert T Caverly of Washington Street.

Medomak Guy Brackett Thomaston Arrector Paul Wilson Boothbay Harold Richardson Albert Whitney Bath Herbert T. Caverly II New York Dental College Herbert T. Caverly Washington Street

Bowdoinham Plans Memorial Day Observance Parade

Bowdoinham schedules a 2.30 p.m. parade from Nazarene church with visits to Village and Bay View cemeteries and waterfront exercises. Flags adorn veterans graves as officials prepare events including a Women’s Extension Service meeting June 3 at Mrs. Cécla MacEwen’s home.

Nazarene Church Bay View Cécla MacEwen Gretchen Maloon Mildred Dionne Parent - Teacher Association Community — School Raymond Stein Dean Kelley Mabel Heenie Louis Climo Helen Millay Eleanor Purington Lee Sedgley Clinton Heenie Edna Rowe Baptist Parsonage Donald Taylor Fire Department Ruth Fisher Vivian Dodge Barbara Hackett Pythian Elva Curtis Columbia Rebekah Lodge Portland Ruth Merrill Nassau College Springvale George Rowe Mary Nealey Milo Cleveland P. Curtis Bath Bath Iron Works York Hall John Jewell Wellesley Mass Malcolm Jewell Fisher Road Colby College Ann Dudley Robert Dudley Fla Lawrence Sullivan Kelly Erest Bowdoinham Ore Dianne MacEwen Bristol Ralph MacEwen

Lewiston Woman to Present Slides on Family Relations

Miss Beryl Hill of Lewiston will speak at the Community School on June 2 presenting slides and tape recordings on Family Relations. The public is invited to attend.

Beryl Hill Lewiston

Bath Area Fire Mutual Aid Plans Draw Northward Debate

Towns weigh control of out of town fires with Bath department. Woolwich West Bath and Phippsburg Georgetown seek authorized lists for calling Bath crews. New contract adds 500 deductible for Bath equipment and proposes mutual aid study and possible pay raises for call men.

Bath Department Woolwich West Bath Anyon Arrowsie Phippsburg Georgetown Bath Roland Patterson Arthur E. Hutchins Hutchins Rcew

Four Bath Scouts Awarded Golden Eagle Honors

Earle B. Lermond presented the Golden Eagle award to four Bath Boy Scouts on Tuesday evening in two ceremonies at Beacon Street Methodist church and Central Congregational church. Troop 57 members William Rapp Sherman Mitchell Jr and Raymond Parks earned the honor alongside David Wallace of Troop 99.

Bath Earle B. Lermond District Board of Review Beacon Street Methodist Church Central Congregational Church Troop William Rapp Sherman Mitchell, Jr Raymond Parks David Wallace Lermond

B'nai Brith to Install Bath Officers Thursday Evening

Bath chapter of B'nai Brith and its Auxiliary will hold a 6 p.m. special meeting at Beth Israel vestry to install new officers. Oscar Goldman of Lewiston will serve as installing officer. A citation to Abraham Kramer by Rabbi David Berent will highlight the program. Mrs. Betty Brown of Pearl street and Mrs. R. Clinton McFadden of Front street died Monday in Thomaston and Rockland.

Bath B'nai B'rith Beth Israel Vestry Oscar Goldman Lewiston Abraham Kramer David Berent Naval Air Station, Brunswick Betty Brown Pearl Street R. Clinton McFadden Front Street Thomaston Rockland

Fire contract dispute ends after year and a half in Maine town

Arthur Bowker of Phippsburg says the town approved the matter in principle while Woolwich Selectman T Tarry Schulten urges including firemen on the committee. The agreement settles a long fight over fire contracts that began after Morse's mill fire and prompted talk of boycotts.

New England Arthur Bowker First Selectman Phippsburg Woolwich Selectman T. Tarry Schulten Morse

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