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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Nov 14, 1957

Page

3

Vivian McDougal Marries Richard Perry in St Marys Church

Vivian Elizabeth McDougal and Richard C. Perry wed in a double ring ceremony at St Marys Church Monday. Attended by family from Bath and Portland, the bride wore a fingertip gown of satin and tulle with a jeweled neckline and carried a prayer book. the groom is an IBM electro mechanical engineer and a former US Air Force veteran.

Vivian Elizabeth McDougal Richard C. Perry Vision Elzabetha McDougal Daniel Oak Street Borane Raeard Carlton Perry William Perry Joan BoBilefontiine St Mary S Churret Sore Karen McDougal Bath Eleanor Wright Noerwil Mass Brideeermudts David Thibeault Quincy Mase William Perry Jr Robert McDougal Dean Wee Dougal Protos Mun Ije Delore- Martins Portland Ann Langles Solois M Surkey Robincon Bo Kk Joan LaPointe Waintarep Ciarrotte Jourkey Richmons Anita Carlkitt Portland Judith Kroboosen Basger Sywia Perry Bangor Misine Canida Kingston Perry Woo Morse High School Mercy Hospital School of Nursing Bato Memorial Hospital Perry We Morse Pegieuool Delitus Techical Institute Chicago US Air Force Uctry Electronical International Business Macthilise Corp Kineton

Brunswick Navy chapel scene hosts Mittelstetter Stacey wedding

The Brunswick Naval Air Station chapel hosted the ceremony for Miss Susanne Stacey daughter of Mrs Farbaora Callaway and Theodore Joseph Mittelstetter USN. Officiant Francis Oliver presented the bride in a white lace ballerina gown with Juliet cap, bouquet, and prayer book. Bridesmaids wore green gowns with bronze corsages. John Schifane served as best man. A reception followed with local relatives active in attendance. the couple planned a honeymoon and residence at 60 Myetd Street after a Navy assignment.

Susanne A Stacey Farbaora Callaway South -Thnt Theodore Joseph Mittelstetter U.S N Brunswick Naval Air Boat Chapel Francis Oliver Tench Sabring Wits

Morrell Proving Health at Home on Huse Street

Mr. Jesse Morrell remains at home on Huse Street recovering. The brief update notes he is gradually improving after recent illness.

Jesse Morrell

Madow Waypent Weekend Event Noted in Pu Otun

Fragmentary text references Mr Ana Me Fred Thompaun and a Jol Dias weekend event at Pu Otun with unclear details. Names appear inconsistent and no concrete actions or outcomes are established.

Ana Me Fred Thompaun Dias

Bath Girl And Her Horse Honored By Maine Horse Assn

Mrs Susan Bell Connard of Baer Connard family won top awards at the Maine Horse Association show in Rockland. Curiosity Miss, an American bred three gaited, earned Grand Championship and Reserve Champion honors, with Connard also taking Maine Reserve Champion in 1957 equitation. She appeared in multiple events across Kennebunk, Acton, Brunswick and Portland, earning numerous blue ribbons.

Susan Bell Connard Mine Hauree Association Bath Girl Maine Horse Assn Baer Connard Bini Thorndike Rockland Curtos Miss Ciuniguot Connard Bewan Oak Grove

Morse High science class display showcases student work

Morse High displayed science projects in the front window during American Education Week. Superintendent Loring Ad'iton noted public access to observe experiments supervised by John Chote and Olive Crittrer, with Bath Teachers club coordinating. The event included a hot lunch program for participants and Bath Tron Work donating a wood testing machine for classroom use.

Sciencs Pierce Bleck Ehools Educatiat Loring KH Ad‘iton Trelding Saaedan John Chote Olive Crittrer Bath Teachers Club Bath

YMCA Gra Y Club Elects Officers and Sets Plans

The Gra Y Club at the YMCA held its November 5 meeting naming officers Scott Johnson president Larry Barks vice president Richard Back secretary treasurer and Francis Curran chaplain. A program committee was chosen and activities include basketball swimming roller skating with a membership committee listing several youths invited to join.

YMCA Scott Johnson Koo Johnson Larry Barks Richard Back Francis Curran Yoo Gray Larry Mark G. Baer Cowhard Tod Johnson Tom Berteed Jin Bound Thomas Tos Vrotto Wooter Onites Tormy Jones Jim Willian Dick Pisal

Mrs. Jay Collard Honored At Stork Shower Hostess Benefits

Mrs Conrad E. Packer hosted at 1167 High Street as Mrs Jay Collard was guest of honor at a stork shower. Attendees included Mrs Hart Musk, Miss Bunna Gurney, Mrs Harold MacElms, and many others enjoying refreshments and a Yuget list. Glenn Earter arrived from New London for a family visit after three weeks leave. he heads to Boston for duty, then a hunting trip to Bucksport.

Mrs. Jay Collard Stork Shower Jy Jay Collard Pyeng Conrad E. Packer High Street Wis Collard Hart Musk Harold Mac- Elms Bunna Gurney Donald Conrays Donald Glenn Earter New London Conn Harold J. Carter North Street Boston Carter Bucksport

Troop 53 Scouts Hold Court of Honor Night

Scouts of St. Mary’s Church Troop 53 held a Court of Honor Thursday awarding merit badges to Jack Sears Michael Dodge Robert Caton Larry Wallace Edward Wagner and others. Awards covered swimming first aid fire craft and camping with multiple year pins and comporee patches displayed.

Say Scouts of Fire- Minai Uip Edward Wagner Brian Leonard Arnold Lesier Richard Cooper Larry Wadlace Allan Bowles Robert Caton Jack Sea John McGuire Donald Bowles Stephen Konerg Michael Pudge Peter Bourque Francis Nickerson Fred Heroom Alton Kang, Jr Donald Bowle Lampoon St. Mary's Church

Inner Wheel Benefit Tea Nets 250 Proceeds

A recent hospital benefit tea by the Inner Wheel raised 250 dollars. Attendees at the West Bath gathering hosted by Mrs Kenneth Francisco included many members such as Mrs Loring R. Addi and Mrs Charles Small. Allan Ramsay, local musician, will speak at the November 21 Jaongoer Wheel meeting at Mrs Charles Small’s Lincoln Street home discussing Meyerbeer’s opera The African. Dorothy Rowe of Portland will attend the December 5 Inner Wheel meeting to demonstrate Christmas arrangements and decorations.

Kenneth Francisco West Bath Allan Remeay Charles Small Lincoln Street Ramsay Meyerbeer Dorothy Rowe Portland Loring R. Addi- Sglis Ava Carlyre Anderson Lynn M. Bussey William J. Craft Eugene M. Deemernd Raymond W. Farnham Hildreth I. Fisher John Hayes Miederick D. Hill Ira D. Nadine Marius H. Page Milton C. Stephenson Chester Plant George Sargent William L. Skelton Maine Federation Maine Cosmopolitan Drama Club Bowdoin College Glee Club Morse High School Addison Center Street Winslow Porter Bath Nellie D'Arcy Louis Petlock

Need For More Nurses At Veterans Hospital

Urgent need for graduate nurses at the Veterans Administration Hospital Togus Maine as stated by Malcolm S Stoddard hospital manager. Starting salary 77 dollars weekly with annual increases to 93 dollars and benefits including annual sick leave retirement and group insurance. Promotional opportunities depend on experience and education. Full details from Chief Personnel Division Nursing Service Togus Maine.

Veterans Administration Hospital Tegus Malcolm I. Stoddard Nursing Service Togus Maine

Special Elections Add $1200 to City Budget

The 1957 58 budget will rise by $1200 due to the September 9 crendum election and a similar estimate for March 10. City Clerk Harry I. Ring says funds would come from the general revenue fund surplus if the council approves.

Harry I. Ring

Midshipman Everett Wocrter Returns Home on Leave

Midshipman Everett Wocrter of Maine Maritime Academy spends a week of leave at his home in Arrowsic Maine.

Everett Wocrter Maine Maritime Academy Arrowsic

Mrs Chubbuck Installed Master at Woolwich Grange

Mrs Marion Chubbuck was installed master of Woolwich Grange with Richard Barker and attendees from multiple nearby Granges. Officers installed for the coming year include Richard Hanson Overseer and Patricia Tipword Secretary among others. Clyde Bailey and Alton Smith named as executive committeemen.

Marion Chubbuck Woolwich Grange Richard Barker Huntoon Hill Grange Richard Hanson Daiscy Elwell Donald Robson Jesse Chubbneck Teward Ethel Reed Marion Hanson Patricia Tipword David Barter Jacqueline Dursan Ceres Beatrice Bailey Pomona Judith McIntire Jessie Spaulding J. Gailey Clyde Bailey Alton Smith Woolwich Chubpuck Sagadahoc Pomona Topsham Dirigo Dromore We’ Bath Wuntoon Fit Garrison Hill Nobleboro Merriconeup Granges Enterprise Grange

Merrymeeting Section Girl Scout Leaders Meet in Newcastle

Bath Girl Scout Leaders Association joined the Merrymeeting Section in a full day gathering at Newcastle Congregational Church. Officers elected included Mrs Harold Graffam vice president, Mrs Dorothy Smith president, and Mrs Barbara Libby secretary treasurer. Attendees from Damariscotta Newcastle Brunswick Topsham Bath Waldoboro Thomaston Rockland Rockport Edgecomb heard workshops on program ideas and a flannelgraph display of the Scout laws.

Bath Damariscotta Newcastle Brunswick Topsham Waldoboro Thomaston Rockland Rockport Edgeccomb Marion Hitchcock Damariscotta Business and Professional Women's Club Everett Fraser Pereral Graffam Fraser Sherman Mitchell Dorothy Marshall

Xi Beta Chapter Meets With Mrs John Conley Jr

Xi Beta Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi met at Mrs John M Conley Jr home on Dummer Street for a buffet supper and business meeting. They planned a five thousand dollar yearly grant for three years to the National Cystic Fibrosis Research Foundation in Philadelphia as part of the International Endowment fund. The fund has contributed two hundred twelve thousand three hundred ninety five dollars to cancer research and other works. A luggage gift was given to Mrs Marion Troop who will soon travel to the West Coast. The next meeting is set for November 19 at Mrs Paul E Akeley home with a program by Mrs Oscar M Marsh.

Xi Beta Chapter Beta Sigma Phi John M. Conley, Jr Dummer Street International Endowment Fund National Cystic Fibrosis Research Foundation Philadelphia Beta Sigsearch Marion Troop West Coast Paul E. Akeley Oscar M. Marsh

Mizpah Class Of First Baptist Plans Christmas Supper

Members of the Mizpah class met at 502 High Street to complete plans for the December 7 Christmas ham supper. Kitchen, dining room, tickets, and decoration committees were named. reminders were given for Mrs. Arthur Price's 91st birthday and news of Mrs. Harold Carter’s hospital stay. A surprise stork shower honored Mrs. Sewall Powerson with gifts and refreshments.

First Baptist Church George Carey High Street Carl Graves Rene Rzy Leslie Thompson Leslie Dyer Bernice Haines Lila Place John Mitchell Kenneth Thayer Ronald Buffum Chester McKenzie Rey Graves Buffum Arthur Price Harold Carter Josolin Clinic Josolin Road Brookline Mass Price Andrew Black Buffumn Miriam House Mitchell McKenzie Pearson Thayer Royden Haines Thompson Floyd Carter George Trask Roy Vitert Kang Carey Ralph Blakeney Leland Green

Progressive Union of Maine Plans Brunswick Dinner Meet

Members of the Cosmopolitan club and the Freeport Progressive club forming the Progressive Union of Maine will meet November 15 at Hotel Eagle in Brunswick for a dinner. Lisbon Falls club withdraws from the Maine Union.

Maine Progressive Union Brunswick Cosmopolitan Club Freeport Progressive Club Progressive Union of Maine Hotel Eagle Progressive Club Lisbon Falls Maine Union Loring R. Addison Maine Federation of Women's Clubs Auburn Ernest G. Bailey Gerard Billington

Highway and Sewer Dept Work Two City Projects

The Highway and Sewer Department crews are retopping a retaining wall along Front Street near Bath Canning Co and installing a 400 foot sewer line into an existing line feeding the Kennebec River at Gahan's Bridge in the city’s south end. City Manager Stanley W. Judkins noted the wall project falls under maintenance.

Highway and Sewer Department Front Street Bath Canning Co Gahan’s Bridge Stanley W. Judkins Kennebec River

Cadets Aid Legion Fund Drive For Veterans Day Cigarettes

Cadets of the Drum and Bugle Corps will assist the Smith Tobey post of the American Legion in tag days this Friday afternoon and Saturday. Commander Greenblatt reports the effort aims to raise funds to buy cigarettes for veterans at Togus hospital to be presented on Veterans Day.

Cadets Smith-Tobey Post American Legion Assates Greenblatt Togus Hospital

Bowdoinham Area News Briefs Include Accidents and Socials

A car collision on Mill Street Brunswick injured Irene Ervine and her mother Dora Labbe. Susan Haskell's vehicle in Bowdoinham rolled in gravel near the Carr residence. she and Connie Meade escaped with minor injuries. Community events include coffee for newcomers, a book bazaar November 22, and grange installations. Local fire and social club activities noted along with deer tagging entries and various visitors.

Irene Ervine Dora Labbe Fisher Road Bowduinham Mill Street Brunswick Brunswick Community Hospital Susan Haskell Bowdoinham Carr Haskell Connie Meade Thomas Linkenback Walter McKeen James Hamel Louis Climo Donald Hackett Irving Temple Fred Temple Phillip Wilder Charles Wilder Vera Micheles Dean New York City William Dean Masonic Hall International Temple Washington, D. C Ruth C. Didyge del la Moore Vista Williams Deer Vernon Dale Tourtelotte Edward Finnemore, Jr James Temple Phyllis Nile Leroy Fidgecomb

Morse family returns from Schenectady visit

Mrs. Otis Morse and her son David of Corliss street returned home Monday evening after a few days in Schenectady New York visiting Mrs. Morse’s other son and his wife. David, recently completing his enlistment, plans to reenlist for six years.

Mary Miller Union N. J Ruth Palmer Frederick Pauling Betty Ricky Connecticut Carrie Johnson Joseph Conley William Randell Portland Myrtie Cutler Adams Nursing Home John Hendrikson Robert Hendrikson Edward Hendrikson Worcester Mass Perley Harmon Ralph Stilphen Jacqueline Charles Hackett Wiscascet Otis Morse David U.S.N Corliss Street Schenctady N. Y

Bath Boys Nominate Delegates For Older Boys Conference

Twenty four Bath YMCA delegates nominate Raymond Parks for president and Ricke Clark for secretary of next year’s Older Boys Conference to be held in Bangor November 22 to 24. Campaign managers named include Billy Luke Richard Elwell William Hanson for Parks and Errol McGuiggar Noah Cattyg Donald Page for Clarke along with transportation organizers Richard Lutz James Lask Jerrald Stover.

Bath Lake Cobbosseecontee T At John Preney Tomé Perry James Robinson Richard Lutz William Leavitt Tom Holbrook Paul Hutchins Harry Deering Jerrald Stover Stephen DeWick Arlington Beal Richard Elwell Errol McGuigeon Wayne Fitzgerald Gary Fitzgrald Dennis Ring Billy Luke John Taley William Hanson

Anniversary party honors three milestones at Kelsoa home

A joint anniversary celebration took place Saturday night at the Sequinsland home of Mr and Mrs Chester Kelsoa. The event honored their 21st wedding anniversary and the 30th wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Clyde K Baker plus Mrs Bakers birthday.

Seguinland Chester Kelsoa Clyde K. Baker Baker

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