Miss Barbara Larrabee Weds Ensign Robert Footer in Bath
Miss Barbara Joan Larrabee daughter of Mr and Mrs Eugene M Larrabee of Sarasota Florida formerly Boothbay Harbor became the bride of Ensign Robert Stephen Footer USNR son of Mr and Mrs Edward A Footer at a double ring ceremony at St Marys Roman Catholic church The Rev Francis A Morrissey officiated Given in marriage by her father she wore a chapel train gown of hand clipped lace with Sabrina neckline and long sleeves Her veil rested on a queen s crown and she carried a white Bible with white orchid and stephanous Miss Judith Perry cousin of the bride was maid of honor with mint colored embroidered silk organza gowns The bride s attendants wore sky blue and orchid gowns and carried baskets of sweet peas The church was decorated with white wihioli snaperageons and palms Following the ceremony a reception was given at the Bath Country Club Prior to travel the couple planned a wedding trip to Norfolk Virginia Then residence in Bath New York?
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara Joan Larrabee
Eugene M. Larrabee
Sarasota
Fila
Boothbay Harbor
Robert Stephen Footer
USNR
Edward A. Footer
St Mary's Roman Catholic Church
Francis A. Morrissey
Judith Perry
Tor
James Footer
John Bowie
Arnainde Cormier
Edward A Footer Jr Us
Bath Country
Harry Liurraber
J Bazin Lemont
Pal Lemont
Donald Perry
Russell Turcotte
Deonald Perry Brosign
Forter
Norfolk
Jacke
Miss Clara Louise Ellis Weds A1c Herman Merkord Jr
Miss Clara Louise Ellis daughter of Mr and Mrs Myron Ellis of 84 Russell street married A1c Herman Merkord Jr of Egg Harbor City New Jersey at Corliss Street Baptist Church Saturday The Rev Harold Allen officiated at 3 pm with a reception in the vestry The bride wore a white floor length gown and fingertip veil carrying sweetheart roses The ceremony included maid of honor Miss Lucy Ann Davidson bridesmaids Miss Sherry Rowe Miss Brenda Brewer and Miss Jean Belanger The couple will reside on Charles street after June 2 for their travels The Merkords are stationed at the Bron wick Naval Air Base and will be stationed at the home after their trip Several out of town guests attended the wedding
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corliss Street Baptist Church
Clara Louise Ellis
Myron S. Ellis
Russell Street
Herman Merkord Jr
U.S Air Force
Herman Merkord
Egg Harbor City
N. J
Harold
Allen
Carl Albee
Lucy Ann Davidson
Bath
Sherry Rowe
Georgetown
Brenda Brewer
Jean Belanger
Leonard Ellis
Norwood
Doride
Wsher
Merwin
Tot
Colin Beaver
ABC
Brigwie Naw
Bos
Trate Hint Aeels
Brodler
Chival
Merkord
Staturdau Corsage
Weelart Roges
Herman Merkored
Thomas Pensa
Howard Berchict
Big Harbor City
Edward Ellis
Mois
Junior Baptist Youth Fellowship
Baptist
Judson
Brunswick
Ackley
Cling
Naval Air Base At
Ralph MacEwen
Post Office
Karl Hatch
Dwight Adan
Marlene Adams
Fred Temple
Lloyd Skelton
O's West
Karl Hatten
Dianne MacEwen
Hatch
Mithiry
Comfort Branch Sunshine Society
Miss Jane Homan Weds Orinton A. Haines in Bath Ceremony
Miss Jane E Homan daughter of Jesse W Homan and the late Mrs Homan married Orinton A Haines son of Mr and Mrs Stanley Hut in a double line ceremony at Beacon Street Methodist church Bath at 1030 am Saturday The service featured music by Mrs Ward Arnold and a reception at the bride’s father’s home The couple will reside at 104 Court Street before returning to Bath Mrs Haines is a Morse Wig School graduate and has served as secretary to the superintendent of Bath schools The groom is a veteran of four years in the US Air Force with Bath police and other local ties noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane E. Homan
Jesse W. Homan
Denny Road
Bath
Homan
Orinton A. Haines
Stanley Hut
Russell Street
Beacon Street Methodist Church
Richard Arnold
Ward Arnold
Osvan
Barbara Homan
Sterof Daedrid
Maine
Court Street
Thin Chy
Hines
Morse Wig School
Cretown
Heras Walpole
Maes
R Charles. Nebertson
Somergills
Karl Hatch to Retire After Nearly 40 Years as Rural Carrier
A surprise party honored Karl Hatch at Merrymeeting Grange as he retires May 31 after about four decades as a rural mail carrier. Friends and family, including former postmasters, carriers, and local officials, lauded his service with gifts and memories. His wife and children attended, and out-of-town guests joined in the celebration with refreshments and flowers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karl Hatch
Karl Dde
Hateh
Merry Meeting Grange
Wwateh
Fredd
Hatem
Fred Temple
Dwight Adams
Ralph Mekwen
Waleh
Moosehead
Stramer
Pyanpee
Mero
Jerry Hovey
Beromnewick
Flemer Willams
Topsham
John Sutter
Wiscasset
William A. Langer
Ralph Mallett
Roper Tesvue
Warren
Daphne Teague
Susan Faley
Kenneth Hunter
Hartford
Conn
Marian Morse
John Johnson
Lisbon
Pulls
Willian Ketchum
Bath
Howard Sylvester
Rosanna Collins
Karma C. Farrar
Brunswick
George A. Bailey
Cape Elizabeth
Chester Freeman
Vernon Lowes
Portland
Robern
WW. Stover
Daugsters
Fred Duren
Nat A. Gilpatrick
Rich‘mond
Florence Foster
Topham
Delmar Bates
Winfred Downes
Carmel
Herschell
Henderson
Webron
Allan Frizzle
Fort Dix
N. J
Vernon Lowell
Bowdoinham
Cheney Pond
George Hackett
Charles Hackett
Innwood Hackett
Bristol
Queen Esther Lodge Hosts Visiting Officers Night
Last week's Queen Esther Rebekah Lodge meeting featured Visiting Officers Night with Mrs Bernice Bailey of Pine Concode Wisconsin serving as Soule Grand alongside night supporter Eva Renkein and other lodge members from Richmond View and Brunswick. Also noted were attendees and nominees for the next district meeting to be held in Wiscasset, plus local residents visiting relatives and a hospital patient at Memorial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queen Esther Rebeked
Bernice Bailey
Pine
Wiscasset
Eva Renkein
Sarah Potter
Eva Dornterthins
Saii Eunice Perry
Hazel Martin
Nu Avis Harding
Ponerah Lodge
Canton
Ma Ning Bonney
Cure Harding
Bertha Harrington
Evening Star Lodge
Brunswick
Pout Oueble Grand
Taillian Eyatsu Richmond
Elizabeth Blaines
di Tre
Iets
Mrs Russell Stoddard Patient at Memorial Hospital
Mrs Russell Stoddard is admitted as a medical patient at Memorial hospital, with details indicating ongoing care and treatment. Memorial Hospital officials note her admission status and provide standard patient welfare updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Stoddard
Memorial Hospital
Interesting Science Exhibition At Bath Junior High
An afternoon science exhibit at Bath Junior High drew 20 entries with notable displays including a capacity operated relay and a radio station. Andrew Eliason won first for the relay, David Wallace second for the hot dog rooster, and Arthur Wallace third for the human eye demonstration. Judges were the junior high science teachers. Plans call for a larger, evening event next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Andrew Eliason
Staton
David Wallace
Walter Pierce Honored For Design of House
Bath residents learn Walter Pierce, nephew of the late Mrs. Hateh, is honored in Time magazine for designing a cedar finished split level house in Lexington Massachusetts. The Better Living Award winner features three levels with three bedrooms on top and a convertible lower level, designed by Danforth Compton and Pierce. Mr. Pierce’s father Stanley W. Pierce of New York City will attend Bath Alumni Association’s 500th reunion banquet next month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Time Magazine
Walter Pierce
Robert Hateh
Danforth Compton
Better Living
American Industrial Association
Lexington
Mass
Mr. Pierce
Stanley W. Pierce
New York City
Bath Alumni Association
Stork Shower Held For Mrs Stailing May 22
Mrs. Robert Stailing was guest of honor at a stork shower on May 22 hosted by Mrs. Walter Longley and others at Mrs. Longley’s Washington street home. A bassinet displayed gifts for the honoree as many guests attended including Mrs. Anne Longley, Miss Diane Longley, Mrs. Helen Harbison, and numerous Longley and Haines family members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Stailing
Walter Longley
Clarence Cressey
William Longley
Earl Haines
Engagement of Miss Jane Niles to Robert Pickett announced
The engagement was announced at a family dinner by Miss Jane Niles and Robert Pickett son of Mr and Mrs Max E Pickett of Kennebunk The couple plan a August 24 wedding at Wesley Methodist Church Miss Niles a 1953 Gorham State Teachers College graduate taught in Stratford Conn Mr Pickett earned a master’s in teaching from Harvard and teaches social studies at Andrew Warde High School Fairfield Conn He is Alpha Lambda Beta member and a U S Army veteran with 17 months service in Germany
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Niles
Robert Stanley Pickett
Max E., Pickett
Kennebunk
Merle C. Niles
Middle Street
Wesley Methodist Church
Miss Niles
Gorham State Teachers College
Boston University School of Theology
Stratford
Conn
Pickett
Harvard University
Andrew Warde High School
Fairfield
Alpha Lambda Beta Fraternity
Germany
Richmond Lodge honors 50 year veteran with medal
Lewis and Wilson of this city, a member of Richmond Lodge AF and AM, received a 50 year veteran’s medal and lapel pin at the lodge’s Monday evening meeting in Richmond. The presentation was made by the Worshipful Master.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis & Wilson
Richmond Lodge
Richmond
Mrs Davenport and daughter visit Bangor guests at Bluff Road
Mrs Ted Davenport and her daughter Miss Noreen Davenport of Bangor, formerly of this city, were recent guests of Mr and Mrs Ralph Blackington at their Bluff Road home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted Davenport
Noreen Davenport
Bangor
This City
Ralph Blackington
Bluff Road
Marine Pfc Pellegrini on two week furlough home
Pfc Robert F Pellegrini U S Marine Corps is on a two week furlough visiting his parents Mr and Mrs Anthony Pellegrini at 72 Court Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pfc
Robert F. Pellegrini
U. S. Marine Corps
Anthony Pellegrini
Court Street
Cub Pack 52 Holds Final Monthly Meeting at Corliss St Church
Cub Pack 52 wrapped up its season with a final monthly meeting at Corliss Street Baptist Church. The program included a play by dens 1 and 3, Bobcat, Wolf, Bear and Arrow badge awards, year pins, and plans for a June 8 outing to Bradway Mountain State Park with 9 a.m. vestry check in and 3 p.m. return, requiring adult drivers and packed lunches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corliss Street Baptist Church
Den 1
Dens 1
Durwood Decker
Scott Marsh
Steven Doyle
Michael Fletcher
Carl Frost
Carl Graffam
Richard Graffam
Robert Hinkley
Jack Stevens
Robert Decker
Bruce Decker
David Watson
Richard Gross
Bradway Mountain State Park
Girl Scout Leaders Assn Cookout Session and Officers Named
The Bath Girl Scout Leaders Association held a season finale training cookout at Sewall's Wood on Pine Haven Day Camp. Officers were elected for the coming year, and Pine Haven Camp runs July 8 to 19. The next meeting is Sept 11 at Popham Beach home hosted by Mrs. Roland McIntosh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath Girl Scout Leaders Association
Sewall’s Wood
Pine Haven
Albert Rea
Oliver Foster
Sherman Mitchell
Harold Graffain
Roland MclIntosh
Joseph Grace
William A. Niss
Dorothy Marshall
Herbert Craige
Reginald Cyr
Reginald Soucie
Robert Livermore
Donald Gurney
John Crowley
Bertram Reed
Two Pack 99 Members Promoted to Boy Scouts
Two Cub Scout Pack 99 members from Central church were awarded the Webelos Badge, advancing to Boy Scouts at the final Wednesday session. Burleigh Thombs and Brian Wallace received the honors, with Scoutmaster Malcolm Miller welcoming them into Scouting and Packmaster S Theodore Bertocci presenting the awards. Other awards included Wolf, Bear, Lion Badges and arrows for several scouts, plus community singing and films of motorboat racing on the Kennebec.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cub Scout Pack 99
Central Church
Webelos
Burleigh Thombs
Brian Wallace
Malcolm Miller
Central Boy Scout Troop
S. Theodore Bertocci
John Marsh
Dean Bailey
Bruce Pooler
Ira Gotte
Mark Wallace
Vincent Henderson
Stanley Hunter
Philip Day
Woolwich
Kennebec
Jean Ann Gaudreau Fifth Birthday Party Highlight
Jean Ann Gaudreau daughter of Mrs. Mary Gaudreau of 273 Center Street was guest of honor at a Thursday afternoon party for her fifth birthday. Prizes went to Janice Pennell and Illene Cormier. Attending children included Bailey Colleen, Ange, and Maureen Ketchum. Mothers present were Cora Pennell Alice Comeau Rita Ketchum Mabel Ansert Florence Stilphen all of Bath and Jacqueline Stilphen of Bowdoinham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Ann Gaudreau
Mary Gaudreau
Center Street
Janice Pennell
Illene Cormier
Bailey
Colleen Ange
Maureen Ketchum
Cora Pennell
Alice Comeau
Rita Ketchum
Alice, Burgess
Mabel Ansert
Florence Stilphen
Bath
Jacqueline Stilphen
Bowdoinham
Celery Crescents Sautéed in Chicken Stock
A small amount of chicken stock remaining is used to gently cook crescents of celery. The cooked celery is then dressed with melted butter to finish.
Supreme Council Member Visits DeMolay Bath Chapter
Robert Sidney Gass of the International Supreme Council visited Bath DeMolay Chapter Thursday evening. He praised the chapter and advisory board, called it outstanding in the state, and urged continued work. Advisory board plans for 1957 58 were discussed as Cecil Fullerton and Arthur Wheelright expressed intent to join.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Sidney Gass
International Supreme Council
Order of DeMolay
Bath
Gass
DeMolay
Cecil Fullerton
Arthur Wheelright
Clinton Owen
Scribe
Frank E. Harvie
Donald Page
Arthur Leavitt
Freeport
Harry Allen
Sam Prawer
John Gillespie
Rev Wilson Speaks At Central Ladies Aid Meeting
The Rev Dr David L Wilson pastor emeritus of Central Congregational church spoke to the Central Ladies Aid about 26 years of pastorship. A noon covered dish lunch preceded the afternoon session with kitchen and dining committees named. Mrs Eugene Sprague president led the final season meeting and welcomed Mrs William Smasl as a new member. An invitation to a picnic and auction at Mrs Horace Morse summer home at Sebasey was extended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David L. Wilson
Central Congregational Church
Ladies Aid
Wilson
Lewis Sanborn
Dean Farnham
George Wallace
Robert Gordon
Eugene Sprague
William Smasl
Horace Morse
Sebasey
Patten Library staff attend regional conference
Patten Free Library staff including librarian Florence Calderwood, assistant Effie Milliken, and children's librarian Dorothy Weeks attended a round table conference at Warren Memorial Library in Westbrook. State and neighboring librarians participated. Afternoon program featured a review of current children's books and a storytelling presentation by Lyla Abbott of Portland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patten Free Library
Florence R. Calderwood
Effie M. Milliken
Dorothy Weeks
Warren Memorial Library
Westbrook
Lyla Albbott
Portland
Grace Church Women Hold Season Final Meeting at Birch Point
The Women's Auxiliary of Grace Episcopal Church concluded its season with a Friday afternoon gathering at Mrs. Abbot H. Redson's Birch Point home. Mrs. Lynn M. Bussey presented a report on the May 14 diocesan meeting in Portland, and Mrs. James L. Grant discussed the new parish house Grace Church recently acquired. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Redlon with help from Mrs. Stephen Jones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Episcopal Church
Birch Point
Portland
Lynn M. Bussey
James L. Grant
Grace Church
Redlon
Stephen Jones
Gail Longley Birthday Party Held At Home
Gail Alison Longley daughter of Mr and Mrs Walter Longley celebrated her eighth birthday with a party Saturday at 813 Washington Street. A second grade pupil at Huse Memorial School she enjoyed games and prizes awarded to Joanne Sturtevant and Kristine Anderson. Other guests included Betsy McInnes Robert Starling Kathy Longley Sue Longley Walter Longley and Madelyn Longley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gail Alison Longley
Walter Longley
Washington Street
Gail
Huse Memorial School
Joanne Sturtevant
Kristine Anderson
Betsy McInnes
Robert Starling
Kathy Longley
Sue Longley
Madelyn Longley
Incentive Award Presented to Arthur Lee for Antenna Safety
Captain Stan ley M. Alexander of the Shipbuilding division gathered department heads and award recipients to present Arthur Lee with a check for his improved method for antenna safety links. Alexander commended Lee for his ingenuity and thanked him for supporting the incentive program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley M. Alexander
Arthur
Capt
Alexander
Lee
Potatoes Kept Lean When Fat Is Not Added
Virginia Wilson of North Carolina State College School of Agriculture states potatoes are not fattening if consumed without added fat. She notes the lean approach depends on preparation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Wilson
North Carolina State College School of Agriculture
Bowdoinham Community Groups Hold Year End Meetings
Bowdoinham PTA wrapped the year with officer elections and a grounds improvement plan for the Community School. The Junior Baptist Youth Fellowship hosted Family Night and a theater presentation. Local residents shared weddings, retirements, and social events across several gatherings, including a bridal shower for Carlyn Teme and a barbecu r fundraiser.
Pineville Jury Duty Notice Shocks Sheriff
Debbie Lynn Colson, seven, in Pineville Kentucky, writes to Sheriff J I West asking to be released from jury duty claiming she is only in third grade. The case presents a curious plea reflecting a young reader’s humorous misunderstanding of civic duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pineville
Debbie Lynn Colson
J. I. West
Local League elects officers and plans annual dinner
Mrs Donald N continued reports show the League near the end of a successful year. New president names Mrs Ralph G Stetson Jr as publicity chairman and Mrs Fisher with Mrs Hamdi Akar to the Sewing committee. The annual dinner is set for next Tuesday at Bath Country club at 7 50 PM. Various members join a pre dinner gathering hosted by Mrs Harold McElman at her Oak street home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William D. Hill
Ralph G. Stetson, Jr
Fisher
Hamdi Akar
Bath Country Club
Harold McElman
Oak Street
Eugene P. Eberhard
Theodore Bertecei
Eleanor Wilson
Harold McEliman
Carl R. Dearborn
George E. Berker
Lynn M. Bussey
C. Arthur Mave, Jr
Donald N. Small
William F. Mussenden
William D. Ifill, Jr
Frederick W. Robic
Smoke On Their Minds Decatur Jail Inmates Seek Smokes
Sheriff Peebles notes prisoners in Macon County jail spend long days trying to obtain cigarettes. One inmate ordered cigars and cigarettes from a local firm and paid by check, but the check bounced, leaving the inmate without tobacco and facing limited smokeless options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur, J
Macon County
CC. W. Peebles
For Sale Variety Homes in Bath and Nearby Areas
Multiple listings describe five room to nine room houses in Bath Hilltop Wiscasset Dresden and surrounding areas. Properties feature oil or gas heating, furnished options, garages, updated kitchens baths and sun porches. Ada Greenblatt advertised as the realtor with 233 Washington Street Bath Hilltop 3450 contact for fast sale and viewings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
sCttle
Tee
Ada
Greenblatt
Washington Street
Bath
Adamo Greenfilstt
Hilltop
Perry's
Leeman Highway
Middle Street
Ada Greenblatt
Washington St
Maine
Ada Y, Greenblatt
Realtor
Oman Leo Adam
Real Estate Insurance
Lilltop
North End
Ada Yo Greenblatt
Wiscasset
Dresden
Kennebec River
Adam
Greenblatt, Real Estate and Insurance
Woolwich
Morter
Adam. Greenblatt
Y Greenblatt
Insurance
Ada Ys
Greenblatt, Realtor
Slilltop
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Footer
Borthhay Harbor
Honk
Herman Merkord, Jr
Dorothy McKennan
Eugene S. Lebel
I.ch
Front Street
Queen Esther Lodge
Harrison FE. Hobbs
Boston College
Evelyn Hobbs
Edward VP. Curtis
Rochester
No Y
Melvin B. Thertersen T and Vinendersen
North Street
Russell Stoddard, Jr
Bonnie
Drayton Road
Willeress
Westport Island
Arthur Ferris
Edgett Street
Corliss St. Church
Girl Scout Leaders Assn
Pack
Boy Scouts
Supreme Council
Dr. Wilson
Central Ladies’ Aid
Patten Library
Women’s Auxiliary of Grace Church
Gail Longley
Arthur Lee
Bowdoinham Pta
Helen Millay
Nancy MacDonald
Jennie Reynolds
Eleanor Purington
Malcolm Jewell
Millay
Barbara Hackett
Betty Dionne
Kelly
Bert Merrill
Dean Kelly
Spear Sedgley
Anthony” Guinn
Man
Gary Cooper
Ernest Hemingway
Ingrid Bergman
Apen
Paramount Pe
Donald N
Ada Y Greenblatt Road Estateo and Invariance Avent
Wiashmifon Street
Philltop
Robinhood
Adam Y Greenblatt
Avon
Woolwitch
Russell Johnson
Charhind Terrace
Waterville
Salam
Bunentlow
Clinton Warrds
Lee Street
Fred B. Reed Co
BE. Wallace
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