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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Sep 06, 1956

Page

3

Miss Morse and Edward Hunt Wed in Harpswell Ceremony

Miss Cynthia A Morse daughter of Mr and Mrs Herman L Morse of Harpswell Center married Edward C Hunt son of Mr and Mrs Kenneth D Hunt of 379 Middle Street at Elijah Kellogg Church Harpswell. Rev Harold R Coleman officiated at 2 pm. They will reside in Bath after a Canadian wedding trip.

Elijah Kellogg Harpswell Cynthia Alice Morse Herman L. Morse Harpswell Center Edward C. Hunt Kenneth D. Hunt Middle Street Harold R. Coleman David Hackett Malcolm Whidden Hermia Morse Evangeline Morse Joyce Bibber

Miss Beverly Auclair Weds Robert Wilson in Augusta Ceremony

Miss Beverly Auclair daughter of Mr and Mrs Leo R Auclair of Augusta became the bride of Robert Beal Wilson son of Mr and Mrs Clinton D Wilson of Bath at St Mary of the Assumption church in Augusta. Rev Thomas J O'Down officiated with traditional wedding music by organist Mrs Thomas R Ballard and soloist Peter Kazil. The couple will reside at 1161 Washington Street after a brief wedding trip.

Beverly Jane Auclair Leo R. Auclair Augusta Robert Beal Wilson Clinton D. Wilson Bath Thomas J O'Down St. Mary of the Assumption Church Thomas R. Ballard Peter Kazil Patricia Drapeau Richard Rand Edward McCulloch Shrewsbury Mass Camille Cloutier Roland Pouliot Richard MacDonald Alan Elwell Harold Cornish Woolwich

Bath registers 220 new voters in latest batch

Board of Registration officials in Bath reported 220 new voters added last week, a strong showing though below 1944s record of 398. Among the new registrants 95 joined Republicans, 66 Independents and 59 Democrats. Also noted were weekend guests in East Hartford, Conn, Mr and Mrs Frederick G Merchant visiting relatives.

Bath Board of Registration

Shortest AL Player Ernie Cravetz Stands 5-4

The shortest player in the American League is Washington outfielder Ernie Cravetz at five feet four inches, a notable size detail highlighted in club and league notes.

Washington Ernie Cravetz

Cosmopolitan Garden Club Visits Togus Hospital

A Cosmopolitan Garden Club group visited Togus Veterans Hospital on Friday bringing profuse flowers as part of their annual project. Flowers were given to patients in seven wards, baskets placed in the reception hall, and a white arrangement in the chapel. Patients and staff praised the gesture. Chairwoman Mrs William Dennison led the effort with assistants Mrs Edward Murphy Mrs Minch McQuaine Mrs James Knight and Miss Alice Johnson.

Cosmopolitan Garden Club Veterans Hospital Togus William’ Dennison

Seekins and Curleton Lowell Visit Bedford Street Guests

Mr and Mrs Archie L Seekins and daughter Judith of Porthind with holiday guests of her parents Mr and Mrs Curle lton W Lowell Bedford Street.

Archie L Seekins Judith Porthind Curlelton Lowell Bedford Street

Bath Girl Wins Tri Delta Scholarship at U of Maine

Miss Elizabeth N. Prentiss daughter of Mr and Mrs Lewis E Prentiss 19 Maple Street has been awarded a Tri Delta Scholarship by the Delta Delta Delta Sorority at the University of Maine Announcement Saturday by State University officials and the National Chapter Service Projects chairwoman She will enter the senior year majoring in English and Guidance A Morse High School 1953 valedictorian graduate attended Gorham Normal two years then transferred to Maine for junior year After June graduation plans include master's studies before teaching career

Augusta Country Club Ann Duerr Richard Rand Charles M. Howe, Jr Raymond Poulin Stephen Hill Louella Bumford Donald Newman Bath Phyllis Rowell Maguette Roderick Louise Roderick Louise Dostie Cony High School Depositors Trust Company Augusta Morse High School Army Bath Iron Works Corporation Beech Hill Pond Elizabeth N. Prentiss Lewis E. Prentiss Maple Street Delta Delta Delta Sorority University of Maine The State University Service Projects Committee Miss Prentiss Miss Pre Vining C. Dunlap Washington, D. C Latin America West Indies Dr. Dunlap James Annie Dunlap Bowdeinham High School Bates College James Colgan Arlington Mass Clara Armstrong Boston Karl Hatch June Hendrickson Worcester Perley Harmon Ruth Palmer Mary Ronalder Vina Berry Westminister Station Berry James Merrill Connecticut Carrie Johnson Winfield Lowell Alice Palmer Vermont Fort Ticonderoga N. Y Raymond Stein Weld Clifford Smalley Beverly Windsor George Jordan Oakland Calif Winfred Downs Carmel Gardner Snow House Pleasant Street Richmond Linwood Rideout Eva Rideout Philip Rideout Mexico Taylor Meader Funeral Home Miles Hilton Pensacola Fla Leroy Evrard Bertha Kern Rochester Minn Horace Raymond Portland Georgie Helen Denham Allan McClure Malden George Ackley Post Road C. P. Curtis Charles Hackett Huse School

Retiring Rotary Club Treasurer Is Honored

Carl Y Kennedy retires after 25 years as Bath Rotary Club treasurer honored at a dinner meeting. A traveling case was given as a token of appreciation. The Kennedys plan to move to Florida this Fall. A social and weekly meeting for members and wives is set for Sebasco Estates next Tuesday at 5 p.m. Visitors included C A Thomas Kenneth Square and others from multiple states.

Carl Y. Kennedy Bath C. A. Thomas Kenneth Square Mike Fischer Cheshire

Dancing School Pupils Entertained at Knights of Pythias

Miss Fay Pye Summer dancing school pupils were entertained Friday afternoon at the Knights of Pythias hall. The event closed the nine week session with a pupils program and a social hour. Names include Alice and Melody Preble, Sandra Rose, Joanne Rea, and many others. Classes for winter begin Sept. 28.

Fay Pyes Miss Pye Knights of Pythias Hall Alice Melody Preble Sandra Rose Joanne Rea Sandra Smith Patty Smith Glennys Pye Patsy Chattley Sandra Moore Patty Philip Arsenault Clifford Richard Washburn Sherry Downing Taffy

Engagement of Deborah Lee Caton to Lt Joseph C Olles Jr

Mr and Mrs Alfred Dent Caton of 923 Middle Street announce the engagement of their daughter Deborah Lee Caton to Lt Joseph C Olles Jr USNR son of Mr and Mrs Joseph C Olles of Palatine Illinois. Miss Caton is a Morse High School and University of Connecticut Westbrook Junior College graduate and works at Bath Iron Works. Lis u Olles is a Northwestern University graduate serving on the USS Forrest Sherman DD 931. A fall wedding is planned.

Alfred Dent Catton Middle Street Deborah Lee Joseph C. Olles Jr USNR Joseph C Olles Palatine Miss Caton Morse High School University of Connecticut Westbrook Junior College Portland Bath Iron Works Corporation Lisu Olles Northwestern University Evanston Ill Forrest Sherman

Bath Woman Suffered Head Wound After Fall at Home

Mrs. Phyllis W. Mason of 36 Court Street was taken to Memorial hospital by police ambulance Friday night with a severe head cut from a stair fall. She was treated and held for overnight observation.

Bath Memorial Hospital Phyllis W. Mason 36 Court Street

Still Alarm At 11 Pearl Street Fire Call

Oil burner trouble at 11 Pearl Street caused a still alarm Thursday afternoon with Bath firemen responding at 5 45 pm. No service was needed and recall was logged at 5 55 pm.

Pearl Street Bath

Pre-Nuptial Shower for Miss Patricia Chubbuck

Miss Patricia Chubbuck was guest of honor at a pre nuptial shower in Woolwich hosted by Mrs. Herbert McIntire and Mrs. Bernard Bailey. Miss Chubbuck, daughter of Mr and Mrs Harvey H Chubbuck, will wed Harrison O Tipsword on Sept 8. A white wedding bell cake and many gifts were featured as attendees listed local residents from Bath and Woolwich.

Patricia Chubbuck Herbert McIntire Bernard Bailey Sally Nelder Ossian Dodge George Gavett Robert DeWick John Blagdon Robert King Hollis Leeman James Henderson Allen Noble Beatrice St. Pierre Claudius Tipsword Judy McIntire Lynn McIntire Beverly Bryer Laura Main Elsie Main Bath and Woolwich Albert Woodman Pearl Reed Mary Hall Barbara Patten

Bath Girls To Graduate From CMG Hospital Sept. 7

Two Bath students are among 30 graduates from the Central Maine General Hospital School of Nursing Lewiston. Commencement exercises Friday Sept. 7 at Bates College Chapel with Dana S. Thompson presiding. Elizabeth Bowker and Elizabeth Newell of Bath to receive diplomas. Bowker to graduate Cum Laude. Rev. Joseph LeMaster to deliver address.

Bath Central Maine General Hospital School of Nursing Lewiston Bates College Dana S. Thompson Joseph LeMaster Monmouth Frank S. Hoy Alice W. Schindel Elizabeth Bowker CMGH Elizabeth Newell

Birthday Party Thursday For Miss Judith Guptill

Mrs. Bertrand F. Guptill hosted Judith Guptill’s fifth birthday at 75 Russell Street on Thursday afternoon. Guests joined a candy hunt and games after gifts were opened, with feted treats arranged on a decorated dining room table. Attendees included Sonia Bridges, Richard Kneeland, Nancy Nichols, and others. several mothers attended as well.

Bertrand F. Guptill Russell Street Judith Sonia Bridges Richard David Kneeland Nancy Arlene Nichols John Robert MacGillivary Diana Robert Stackpole Leonard Ellis Janice McQuarrie Joseph Smith

Mrs. Alice Pratt Celebrated On 82nd Birthday

Mrs. Alice Pratt was guest of honor at her 82nd birthday celebrated at 66 Oak Street with daughter Mrs. William Fraser hosting. William Fraser sang for guests while Mrs. Pratt’s daughter accompanied at the piano. Refreshments were served and gifts received by Mrs. Pratt from attendees including Mrs. Mabel Paquet Bertha Furber Lila Place Zadoc Brown Nella Stover and Benjamin H Woodside.

Alice Pratt William Fraser Oak Street Pratt Sarah Pratt Miss Pratt Mabel Paquet Bertha Furber Lila Place Zadoc Brown Nella Stove

Army discharge and teaching post for local man

David M McKellar Jr has received an honorable discharge after two years service as Specialist Third Class in the Armored Division at Fort Knox Kentucky He is the son of Mrs David M McKellar and the late Mr McKellar and will teach English to Grades VII and VIII in Livermore Falls public schools next year

David M McKellar, Jr Army Armored Division Fort Knox McKellar David M. McKellar High Street Livermore Falls

Winter Street Ladies Aid Picnics at Merrymeeting Bay Cottage

Members of the Winter Street church Ladies Aid held their fourth summer picnic at Clarence Fullerton’s Merrymeeting Bay cottage in North Bath. The event featured boating, cards, handwork, and a noon cake and coffee service. attendees brought their own lunch. An all day picnic is planned before fall activities begin. guests included Miss Alice Varney, Mrs. Percy Bailey, Miss Winnie Durgin, and many others.

Ladies Aid of Winter Street Church Clarence Fullerton Merrymeeting Bay North Bath Aid Alice Varney Percy Bailey Winnie Durgin W. H. McGlinchy Earl Kimble Fred Hooper Guy Crosby New York Scott Golder Raymond Welch Alfred Condon Penni Rose Horace G. Morse Wallace Ham Henry McCabe Wallace Atwood Susie Clark David Alkazin

Mrs Edward H Murphy Guest At Stork Shower

Mrs Edward H Murphy attended a surprise stork shower Tuesday evening at her home hosted by Mrs Keith Atwood Mrs Robert Laferrier and Mrs Lawrence Chattley. Guests listed include Patsy Morse Pamela Atwood Patricia Murphy and others as gifts were opened and refreshments served.

Edward H. Murphy Keith Atwood Robert Laferrier Lawrence Chattley Murphy Patsy Morse Pamela Atwood Patricia Murphy Leo Atwood Edward J. Murphy Alvah Morse Sue Waterhouse Clifton Caton Leo King Richard Lavers Just Wold Richard Crocker Edward Hagan Douglas Champion John Tarbox Dana Jewett Ann Roehrig Randall Merry

Stolen Red Dragon Believed Taken From Boothbay Gift Shop

Town excitement follows reports that the Red Dragon carved landmark from the Red Dragon Gift Shop on the By Way disappeared and later washed up on Marsh Island damaged by wind and waves. Police question how three men and transport by truck and boat could move the heavy statue.

Boothbay Harbor Marsh Island

First Baptist Sewing Circle Plans Sept. 5 Rummage Sale

Members of the Ladies Sewing Circle at First Baptist met August 29 in the church vestry for an all day session. They organized a rummage sale set for September 5 at 1 p.m. The group worked on quilts, had lunch, and held a business meeting led by president Mrs. Ora Dauphin.

Ladies Sewing Circle The First Baptist Church Ora Dauphin

Entertains Contract Club At Mere Point

Mrs. Lucien Bisson hosted her Contract club at her Mere Point cottage with a luncheon. Attendees included Mrs. Selina Fortier, Mrs. Dora Perry, Mrs. Margaret Quirk, Mrs. Elizabeth Conley, Mrs. Laura Carrier, Mrs. Doris James, Mrs. Maude Wilson, plus guests Mrs. Yvonne Anctil of Brunswick and Mrs. Eva Deschene of Somersworth New Hampshire.

Lucien Bisson Mere Point Cottage Selina Fortier Dora Perry Margaret Quirk Elizabeth Conley Laura Carrier Doris James Maude Wilson Yvonne Anctil Brunswick Eva Deschene Somersworth N. H

Patten Free Library Reopens Regular Hours

Beginning September 1 normal hours resume with open times from noon to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday and noon to 6 p.m. Saturdays. The children's room will be open daily from 1 30 to 5 30 p.m.

Patten Free Library

Morse High appoints Joseph A. Coss as new janitor

Superintendent Lor ing R. Addison announced Joseph A. Coss of 144 North Street as Morse High School janitor. He succeeds the late Donald W. Munsey who died suddenly earlier this month. Also note: pitcher Joe Nuxhall of Cincinnati batting .198 with 14 RBIs from 17 hits, including three home runs.

Loring R. Addison Joseph A. Coss North Street Morse High School Coss Donald W. Munsey Joe Nuxhall Cincinnati

Episcopal Churchmen to Hold Maine Conference Sept 8 9

The Episcopal Churchmen of Maine announce their annual Fall conference at Moulton Union Bowdoin College on September 8 and 9 with the theme Gods Church and Yours. Rev Robert R Spears Jr will deliver three lectures on daily faith in life. Other speakers include Rev Powell Mills Dawley and Dr Alfred Brinkler. Wives of laymen will attend and be entertained during part of the event.

Episcopal Churchmen of Maine Moulton Union Bowdoin College Robert R. Spears, Jr T.B New York City God's Church Spears Powell Mills Dawley St. Luke’s Cathedral Portland Alfred Brinkler Royal College of Organists American Guild of Organists

Stork Shower Honors Mrs. Harry Musk in Bath

Mrs. Harry Musk was guest of honor at a stork shower held Tuesday evening at Mrs. Bisson's Center street home. Mrs. Francis J. Bisson and Mrs. Robert G. Carmichael hosted. guests from Bath attended and gifts and refreshments accompanied the social hour.

Harry Musk Francis J. Bisson Robert G. Carmichael Diane Sparks Julie Cummings

Winter Street Auxiliary Picnic At Brigham's Cove

Members of the Winter Street Congregational church auxiliary enjoyed an all day picnic on August 29 hosted by Mrs. Ernest Freeman at her Brigham's Cove cottage. Dolls for the annual Christmas sale were distributed while attendees brought picnic lunches and beverages were served.

Winter Street Austin Miller Henry McCabe Linwood Abbott Mary Ann Jimmy Mildred G. Nichols David Alazin Sheila Edgar Keavitt Holly and Billy Jana Horridge Herbert Anderson, Jr Herbert Anderson Manley Grant Barbara Ann Evelyn Sutherland Florida

Perkins Return From Southern Vacation Tour

Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Perkins of 112 Front Street have returned home after a pleasant vacation touring the southern states as far as Daytona Beach Florida. On their return trip they visited Mrs. Perkins sister in law and Mr. and Mrs. John G. Cavanagh in Bristol Connecticut.

E. J. Perkins 112 Front Street Daytona Beach Fla

For Sale Bath Real Estate Listings Pack

Multiple Bath area properties listed by Ada Y Greenblatt at 233 Washington Street. Six to seven room houses with modern kitchens furnaces and garages. Calls to 3-4350 or 3-5461 or HI 3-4350.

Nort End Adam Greenblatt Washington Street Bath Ada Y. Greenblatt Eal

Bowdoinham Notes on Dr Dunlap and Local Personal Items

Dr Vining C Dunlap serves on a five member Washington committee studying the banana industry with a Latin America tour last spring. Personal items list visitors and travels of Bowdoinham residents, with numerous names and short trips including Worcester Arlington and Vermont visits.

Inner Wheel Tea for Bath Hospital Sept 18

The Inner Wheel sponsored tea for Memorial Hospital in Bath is set for Tuesday afternoon September 18. Hostess Mrs. Erling O Barsness will open her home at 937 Middle Street for the fundraiser with Mrs. Loring R Addison as general chairwoman and a committee handling tickets publicity kitchen table arrangements flowers servers and rolls. Tea hours are 2 30 to 5 30 p m. A planning meeting will be held Thursday at 1 p m at Mrs Kenneth Francisco home with hostesses Mrs Desmond Mrs Williams Craft and Mrs Stanley R Hunter.

Memorial Hospital Erling O. Barsness Middle Street Loring R. Addison Kenneth Humphries Hildreth H. Fisher Frederick D. Hill Charles B. Doyle Reginald Parker William L. Skelton G. Thomas Murphy John E Hayes Eugene F. Desmond Warren E. Kershner Kenneth Francisco Desmond William J. Craft Stanley R. Hunter

Michigan State Wrestlers Dominate NCAA Title Field Since 1936

Michigan State has produced eleven NCAA individual champions since 1936, highlighting a storied wrestling program. The tally reflects multiple title runs across several weight classes and generations of Spartans.

Michigan State

Bath Boy Arrives Home After Service In Germany

Specialist 3/C John Parker USA son of Mrs. John Parker and the late Mr. Parker 40 Sum merstreet arrived home Friday from Dachau Germany after a year and a half with the 35th Field Artillery Group. He received an honorable discharge and plans to enter Columbia University Graduate School of Business Administration in late September. Parker, Morse High School 1949 and Dartmouth College 1954 graduate, was named most valuable player in the Southern Germany Conference basketball tournament and earned a plaque as second place in an Army carbike tournament.

John Parker USA Parker Summerstreet Dachau Germany 35Th Field Artillery Group Army Graduate School of Business Administration Columbia University Morse High School Dartmouth College

Boothbay Playhouse Sold To New York Parties

The Boothbay Playhouse, run 1937 to 1955 by Sherwood Keith, has been sold to New York parties. New owners Jill McAnney Franklyn Lent hall and James Wilmot, linked to Lenthall McAnney Wilmott Productions, plan a 10 week season starting the first week of July with a resident company of professional performers and an emphasis on comedy. Keith retired last Fall after more than twenty years in theatre.

Boothbay Playhouse Sherwood Keith New York Jill McAnney Franklyn Lenthall James Wilmot Lenthall, McAnney

Small Point Rummage Sale Nets Nearly $800

Nearly $800 will be presented to Bath Memorial hospital from the annual rummage sale sponsored by the Small Point Beach colony on Aug. 28. The event featured donkey rides by Melvin Henderson a fortune teller and refreshments. Co chairmen Mrs. E. Brooke Lee and Mrs. Loyal H. Edge led many Small Point Summer residents in the project.

Bath Memorial Hospital Small Point Beach Colony Melvin Henderson E. Brooke Lee Loyal H. Edge Small Point

Boothbay Couple Announce Engagement of Shirley Stoddard

Mr and Mrs Kenneth E Stoddard of Boothbay announce the engagement of their daughter Shirley F Stoddard to Robert G McMurray grandson of Mrs Dorothy Johnson of 63 Oak Street Miss Stoddard attended Boothbay and Florida schools McMurray graduated Morse High School last June studied at Chicago Technical College and is now employed locally A fall wedding is planned

Kenneth E. Stoddard Boothbay Shirley F. Stoddard Robert G. McMurray Dorothy Johnson Oak Street Miss Stoddard Florida Mr. McMurray Morse High School Chicago Technical College

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