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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1953

Page

4

Miss Nancy Hurlburt Weds David Crockett in First Congregational Church

Miss Nancy Hurlburt daughter of Mr and Mrs Paul S Hurlburt of Camden became the bride of David Edwin Crockett III at a four o clock ceremony in the First Congregational church. Rev Thomas Campbell officiated with Stanley Johnson assisting. The bride wore Chantilly lace over satin with cathedral train and nylon veil, carrying white roses and gardenia. Best man was Ronald Banks of Camden. maid of honor Judith Campbell wore purple velvet with yellow pom poms. Bridesmaids Julia Spear Camden Patricia Barton Camden. ushers Paul Hurlburt Jr Milton Christie Thomas Campbell and Gilbert Parker. Flower girl Sylvia Horton wore purple velvet. The wedding was followed by local notices including church activities and school officer elections.

Nancy Hurlburt Paul S. Hurlburt David Edwin Crockett First Congregational Church Thomas Campbell Stanley Johnson Ronald Banks Camden Judith Campbell Julia Spear Patricia Barton Paul Hurlburt, Jr Milton Christie Arlington Mass Gilbert Parker Marblehead Stephen Horton Sylvia Horton St. Philip's Church St. Philip’s Blanche Stickney Carolyn Farnham Ann Miete Mary Smith Richard Colby Priscilla Petrie Edda Bailey Delight Greenleaf Grant Morrill Roy Shea Marcia Stetson Barbara Higgins Ellen Far Dorothy Fulton Beulah Rebekal Lodge Richmond Queen Esther Lodge Bath Brunswick Rebekah Lodge Wiscasset Library Association Frances Sortwell Charles S. Sewall Eana M. Southard Joseph Hubbard Lorraine Hildebrandt House Warland Norton Marston Miss Bellas Wiscasset Fire Society Kary Korner Charles H. Plumstead Avenrvee Lodge of Odd Fellows Pejepscot Lodge Brunswick Middle Street

Town Meeting and Local Updates from Brunswick Area

During a town meeting Donald Petrie discusses two upcoming events at his high frequency market while residents share personal updates. Earl D. Rines’s friends celebrate his return from Maine General Hospital as he continues to improve rapidly. Carrie S. Knight and Ethel Bailey move between Bath Street and Portsmouth for the winter season. Frederick Pendleton takes a week of vacation from Pendleton's Market duties. Marie Peary Stafford, daughter of Admiral Peary, dined with Mary Grant Rafter last Thursday. Lemuel Moody and Louise Moody visit Old Town connections. Sewall Hutchins marks his fifth birthday with family at the Eagle Hotel in Brunswick. Clinton Harris learns of his niece Olive Harris’s death in a Tennessee hospital. Olive formerly lived with her parents in Wiscasset and attended Birch Point school.

Donald Petrie Earl D. Rines Maine General Hospital Carrie S. Knight Bath Road Ethel Bailey Miss Knight Portsmouth N. H Frederick Pendleton Pendleton’s Market Marie Peary Stafford Robert Peary Mary Grant Rafter Lemuel Moody Louise Moody Old Town Boylston Hutchins Sewall Hutchins Eagle Hotel Brunswick Clinton Harris Olive Harris Tennessee Wiscasset Raymond Harris Birch Point School Herbert Munsey Woolwich Center 1St Church Montsweag Baptist Church Jack Harris Cape Elizabeth Ralph Reynolds Sagadahoc Ferry Ferry Road Frank J. Walker Days Ferry Guy Bussey Sanford Walker Charles MacMahan Georgetown Center Lawrence R. Vail Arrowsic Clarence Carlton Bath Charles Severoni, Jr Riverdale N. Y Barley Neck Road Woolwich Glen Ridge N. J Severoni Lever Bros New York Adam Galuza Spinning Wheel Club Raymond Ainsworth U.S. A Spinney Mill Road Harry Nelson R. Kelly Chester Leeman Franklin Hallowell Cascades Scarborough Leeman Herbert Leeman Beacon Street Methodist Church Dorothy Hubisch Damariscotta Mills

Former Bath Boy Recalls Thrilling Air Rescue Tale

Emery H. York, a former Bath boy now in the U S Navy, writes to his parents about the rescue of the co pilot of a U S Air Force B 50 shot down by Russian fighters off the Siberian coast on July 29. Capt John Roche, the sole confirmed survivor of a 17 man crew, spent 30 hours in the sea before rescue by the USS Picking. Roche was later flown home. York, aboard the Picking, watched the rescue 17 miles south of Vladivostok. He enlisted in Fall River to join a world voyage with Korea duty and expects to return to the United States soon. He grew up in Bath, attended Mitchell school, moved to Portsmouth, and graduated from Portsmouth High. His father works at the Portsmouth Navy Yard. his mother Evelyn Goff York is a local bookkeeper.

Emery H. York U. SN Bath Frank O. York Portsmouth Marshal Avenue Siberian John Roche Washington, D. C Mitchell School Portsmouth Navy Yard Evelyn Goff Edward L. Gaudreau Gaudreau Upper Washington Street

Naval Air Station personnel donate rare blood for patient

Mrs Marion V Thompson of 4 North Street Court, widow of W Addison Thompson, undergoes surgery at Memorial hospital. Blood donors from Brunswick Naval Air Station include T B Puruczky, F A G J Davis ADI, Anthony Simmons Jr ADI, plus several Hyde Windlass Co men. Mrs Reynolds Krepps organized transport for donors from the Naval Air Station to the hospital and back. Mrs Thompson is grateful for the generosity and support.

Marion V. Thompson North Street Court W. Addison Thompson Memorial Hospital Brunswick Naval Air Station T. B. Puruczky F. A. G. J. Davis Adi Anthony Simmons, Jr Hyde Windlass Co Reynolds Krepps Bedford Street

Bath Firemen Demonstrate Water Pumping at Wharf

Rain fell as Bath firemen showcased water pumping at the Bath Water District wharf during Fire Prevention Week. Engine 2 fed a large deluge gun, Engine 4 connected to the 65 100 aerial ladder, and portable lights powered by a 25 000 watt generator illuminated the scene for spectators.

Bath Bath Water District Alr

Carpenters Wanted for Building Construction Ad

Job advertisement seeking carpenters for building construction. Apply at the Maine State Employment Office located at 174 Front Street in Bath.

Carpenters Maine Front Street Bath

Neighbors' Notes Highlight Woolwich Days Ferry Area

Cards from Emily Gainsley describe a wonderful visit to Caledonia and anticipation of the annual fair. Local updates note arrivals from Boston and Yarmouth, extended family visits in Woolwich and Arrowsic, and community events including Moatsweag Extension jewelry making with Helen Hill. A golden wedding anniversary for Arthur and Ethel Beane is celebrated with relatives en route from El Monte and Colorado.

Emily Gainsley Caledonia N. S James Thorpe Days Ferry Russell Boyd Boston Boyd Frank J. Walker Alice Lilly Yarmouth Marcia Stinson John Howe Upper Washington Street Bath William Hewett Wellesley Mass Lawrence R. Vail Arrowsie Clearwater Fla Carl Rosenwald Cambridge Emma Drummond Evelyn Ater Leila Rosenwald Edith Rice Mariel Preble Georgie Walker Aice Baker Katherine Pert Helen Hill Mary Cook Hawley Jeanette Pitkin Edgecomb Arthur Beane Woolwich Allen E. Young James Hollingsworth Vivian Robin el Monte Calif

Woolwich Firemen Win Hard Battle

Woolwich volunteer firemen battled a woods fire on Meadow road near Walter Stover’s home. Two and a half hours and 1200 gallons of water were used to save the Stover place from a pine thicket. Chief James R. Hay and town warden Gerald Creamer credited good workmanship and the 600 gallon Ford tank. Officials noted the fire, started by children near a picnic table, burned nearly an acre. At the meeting, residents voted to hold meetings on the second and fourth Thursdays each month. the first under the new schedule will be Oct 8, with an invitation to visit. The siren will sound at 7 p.m.

Woolwich Meadow Road Walter Stover Stover James R. Hay Gerald Creamer

Augusta Lawyer Named Director of Maine Liquor Commission

Stanley E Sproul 33 Augusta lawyer ends Coast Guard Reserve aviator tour and is named director of licensing and enforcement for the Maine Liquor Commission. The post created by the last Legislature pays 6000 dollars annually.

Stanley —E. Sproul Augusta Coast Guard Maine Liquor Comyrission

Fire Prevention Week Demo Draws Bath Crowds at IT Works

Several hundred people attended a Bath Fire Department firefighting demonstration at the Bath Iron Works dump site on Washington street as part of Fire Prevention Week. The show featured a controlled structure fire, oil fire fighting with fog nozzles, and a display of equipment including Engine 4.

Bath Fire Department Bath Iron Works Washington Street Middle Weeks Edward W. Vaughn Bath City Hall Fred Pecci John Hinds Lions Club Sedgwick Central Fire Station

City hosts Baker-Lull loader inspection tour

A large New England delegation and Baker-Lull Corp. representatives from Minneapolis visited Bath to inspect the city’s new Baker-Lull loader. They viewed it at the city barn and in operation on Middle street, assessing performance under normal work, amid a prior botched Lull unit and a cost-free replacement that resolved earlier defects.

New England Baker-Lull Corp Minneapolis City Barn Middle Street Bath

Surprise shower for Mrs Newell Swain

A surprise stork shower was given Saturday evening for Mrs. Newell Swain at the home of Mrs. Ray Howe 82 Western Avenue with co host Mrs. Robert Howe. Guests included Mrs Mellen Young Mrs Freeman Crosby Miss Mabel Lake Mrs Alice Rodney and others. A decorated basket of gifts and a trimmed shower cake highlighted the event. Tea style refreshments followed with sandwiches cakes punch coffee and nuts served in the dining room while television entertained during the social hour.

Newell Swain Ray Howe Western Avenue Robert Howe Freeman Crosby Mabel Lake Alice Rodney Fred Tobey Amy Harvey Robert Starling Willard McCabe Everett Perkins Harold E. Swain Annie Longley Allan Swain

West Bath Orange elects Burgess master again

Alex Burgess re elected master of West Bath Orange at the annual election. Other officers named for the ensuing year include Alton Collins as overseer and Mattie Collins.

Alex Burgess West Bath Orange Alton Collins Mattie Collins

Scout Troops Hold Meetings And Plans For Badges

Girl Scout Troop events noted with Susan Scammon elected Juliet Low representative and four badge groups: dance under Mrs Hutchins, child care under Mrs McCole, tree badge with tours to Merrymeeting Nurseries, and autograph books with Mrs Freeman. Troop 16 hiked to Day Camp for a cook out with Senior Scout Nelsa Trottier thanked. Red Rose Troop elected officers Sandra Bean president and Ellen Oliver Juliet Low rep. Halloween party planned and supplies checked. A Baby Clinic run by Mrs Henry at 72 Front Street is listed with contact hours.

Winter Street Church Susan Séammon Juliet Low Maurice Hutchins John McCole Nelsa_ Trottier Evelyn ‘Trottier Rose Trop Red Rose Corliss Street Vestry Alice MacNeil Arlene King Janice Card Juliet Law Sandra Bean Nancy Norton Margo Parks Sandra Moore Ellen Oliver Ralph Card

Election slate announced for church trustees and officers

The slate lists Verl McNelly as lecturer steward Richard Jovin as assistant steward Dora Royal chaplain and Bertha Palmer Ethel MacDonald as secretary all re elected For est Barter gate keeper Alice Burgess re elected Estella Doughty Pomona Helen MacNelly Flora Billa Jovin as lady assistant steward Edwin W Haggett named to the executive committee for three years Installation is planned for November 2.

Verl McNelly Richard Jovin Dora Royal Bertha Palmer Ethel MacDonald Forrest Barter Alice Burgess Ceres Estella Doughty Pomona Helen MacNelly Flora Billa Jovin Edwin W. Haggett

Milliken Named Bath Community Center Supervisor

Bath Recreation Commission appointed William E Milliken of 58 Denny Road as supervisor of the Bath Community Center. He won on the first ballot four votes to none with Archibald Main Helen Moses George Perry and Lawrence Boardman voting for him. Chairman James Temple Loring Addison and Stanley R Hunter were present but did not vote. The other applicant was Edwin R Small of

Bath Recreation Commission City Hall William E. Milliken Denny Road Milliken Archibald M. Main Helen Moses George Perry Lawrence Boardman James Temple Loring R Addison Stanley R. Hunter Edwin R. Small

Milliken to lead Bath Center with seasonal terms

Milliken's appointment sets a weekly salary of 35 dollars with 17.50 for an assistant and 10 for janitorial help until fiscal year end. The Bath Center opens Oct 19 with hours 6 to 9 pm weekdays and 1 to 5 and 6 to 9 pm Saturdays. The commission also names Perry and Boardman to supervise city athletic fields and allow a weekly late opening for dances.

Bath Milliken Small Perry Boardman

Public Health Nursing Association Meeting Highlights

At a meeting on Monday Mrs. Henry the Public Health Nurse presented her summer report. She discussed several out of town trips to clinics in Portland and Lewiston, transporting patients from Bath. The association urges the public that Mrs. Henry remains available for home nursing.

Public Health Nursing Association

Bath ministers hold breakfast meeting with RIAL cooperation

The Bath Ministers Association met at Winter Street Church parsonage with Rev. Dr. David L. Wilson as guest. They voted to cooperate with the Religion In American Life program, arranged by Bath Lions and Rotary clubs, and re-elected officers for a second year.

Bath Ministers’ Association Winter Street Church David L. Wilson Schaper James L. Grant Religion In American Life Bath Lions Rottary Clubs William A. Niss Bath Howard D. Hull Wesley Methodist Church Hyde Hull Corliss Street Baptist Church Richard J. Schaper Jessie Jones

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Thrilling Rescue U. S. Air Force Kennebec Days Ferry Community Club Matthow Doak Mabel Jack Herbert Cornish Fred Brown Doak Bath Memoral Hospital Arrval Harrison Dutton Carl Pinson Frank Allegrin St Andrew's Hospital Boothbay Harbor Carroll Morse Whch Howard Whitlam Flushing Woolwich Firemen Mrs. Newell Swain Phyllis Chadwick Elaine Renshaw Patricia Crocker Eunice Reed Odd Fellows Morse High School Trai Marilyn Foster Colleen O'Donnell Oliver Foster Arthur Bowker Charles Murray George Beals Ing Henry William E. Milliken Center Recreation Committee Nursing Association Monrovia Manuel Garcia Juan Marron Garcia Association Rotary and Lions Clubs Woolrich Max Kutz Elm St Tel
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