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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Sep 13, 1956

Page

5

Miss Alice Canacaris Weds Constantinos Philips in Portland

Miss Alice T Canacaris daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas Canacaris 236 North Street married Constantinos Leandros Philips son of Mr and Mrs Louis Philips Arlington Mass in a double ring ceremony at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox church Portland officiated by Rev Philip Pekras The couple will reside at 34 Pine Street Arlington Mass and travel to Cape Cod for their wedding trip The bride wore a faille gown with seed pearls and lace and her sister served as maid of honor with bridesmaids in turquoise gowns The groom is a U S Marine Corps veteran and plans to attend Boston University this fall

Alice T. Canacaris Thomas Canacaris North Street Constantinos Leandros Philips Louis Philips Arlington Mass Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church Portland Philip Pekras Mary Balomenos Joan Canacaris Joyce McCurdy Marion Ferris Bath Stacia Eraklis Ise Helen Michalaros Pond Sophia Philips Agatha Straits Elaine Zafiriou William Argerakis Trenton N. J Phil Philips Belmont Costas Straiis Somerville Ronald Berry Nicholas Frangos Cambridge Odie Kourapis Richard Kishion Dana McCurdy Arcade Joan Ferris Mrs. Philips Mr. Philips Arlington High School University of Stockbridge U. S. Marine Corps American Institute of Baking Chicago Ill Boston University Beverly Crosman Elroy Bibber William Larrabee Joseph Larrabee Charles Welner William Marriner South Portland Edwin Crosman Lisbon Falls Edward J. McMann Norman Marriner Topsham Trafton Swain York Orono

Beane and Larrabee Tie The Knot In Maine Church Wedding

Miss Jeanette Ruth Beane daughter of Mr and Mrs Roland A Beane of Topsham and David Eugene Larrabee son of Mr and Mrs Walter W Larrabee of Topsham were married at the United Baptist church in Topsham Saturday afternoon at two. Rev Gerald W Swetnam officiated. The couple plans to live in Orono after a wedding trip.

Jeanette Ruth Beane Roland A. Beane Topsham David Eugene Larrabee Walter W. Larrabee United Baptist Church Gerald W. Swetnam Brunswick High School Public Loan Corp Brunswick Larrabee Joseph W. Larrabee West Bath University of Maine Charles Weiner Topsham and Crone

DeMolay Chapter Opens 1956 57 Season With Installations

Bath DeMolay Chapter meets Thursday at Masonic Temple to elect new officers for 1956 57. With Master Counselor David Potter absent, Lance Fuller will conduct. Session begins at 7 30 pm, including Advisory Board business. Officers elected Thursday to be installed Saturday by the State Suite. refreshments follow.

Bath Order of DeMolay Masonic Temple David Potter Lance Fuller Potter

Blue cheese elevates cottage cheese with celery pairing

A note suggests adding a crumble of blue cheese to cream style cottage cheese for zip. Serve with crunchy raw celery for a contrasting crisp.

Genesta Chapter Sets Grand Officers' Night in Sept

Genesta Chapter of OES will observe Grand Officers' Night at the Masonic Temple on Sept. 21. A 6 30 turkey banquet precedes the meeting. Attendees include Worthy Matron Alice B. Stilphen, Adah substitute Evelyn Wyman, Sentinel Cyrus P. Ashe, and entertainment by Mrs. Caroline Robbins with Girl Scouts Judith Ashe and Marilyn Foster.

Genesta Chapter OES Masonic Temple Alice B. Stilphen Evelyn Wyman Adah Cyrus P. Ashe Caroline Robbins Judith Ashe Marilyn Foster Michigan Dorothy Pratt Ruth Freeman Ruth Hathorne Anne Pratt Marion Ashe Doris Aikenhead Carol Ainsworth

Bath Extension Service Meets Thursday Evening

The Bath Extension Service held its first 1956-57 meeting Thursday at the Cosmopolitan club house with Miss Jean Spearin of Auburn in charge. She led a training on feeding people in emergencies, discussed healthy foods, and an emergency feeding team was formed to work with Civil Defense. The next meeting on Oct 4 at 8 pm will cover flower arranging at the Hyde Park Community building, with 13 members present and two guests.

Bath Extension Service Cosmopolitan Club Jean Spearin Auburn Twin County Miss Spearin Civil Defense Hyde Park Ruth Murphy Albert Brown

Bath Girl Wins Lewiston Style Show at State Fair

Miss Susan Robinson daughter of Mrs. Albert Robinson led Bath Junior High contestants at Lewiston State Fair with a red and white cotton dress. She is a ninth grade student and a member of the Teen Age 4-H Club. Bath club winners at Windsor Fair included Ellen Low Susan Robinson Frances Butcher Joan Robinson in dresses blue ribbons and Judith Commeau Betsy Bertrand Donna Crocker red ribbons. Collette Beers blue ribbon skirt and Nancy Temple red ribbon. Donna Crocker blue ribbon room improvement. Margaret Wetherington and Pamela Litchfield green ribbons for muffins.

Susan Robinson Twin County Lewiston Ellen Low Frances Butcher Joan Robinson Judith Commeau Betsy Bertrand Donna Crocker Collette Beers Nancy Temple Margaret Wetherington Pamela Litchfield

Odd Fellows Minstrel Show Seeks Talent for October

Carl P. Meister directs the annual Odd Fellows minstrel event inviting interested performers to join the cast. Rehearsals and memorization are emphasized with contact at 1273 Washington Street or 3-4277 for specialty acts or chorus roles. The show relies on direction, timing, lighting, scenery, and a strong musical background.

Carl P. Meister Odd Fellows Minstrels Washington Street Meister

Health report lists chickenpox in Bath and mumps in Bowdoinham

The weekly communicable disease report for Sagadahoe county released by the Maine Department of Health and Welfare shows one chickenpox case in Bath and one mumps case in Bowdoinham for the week ending September 1.

Sagadahoe County State of

Nickel production in 1955 tops 427 million pounds

The Free world produced 427,000,000 pounds of nickel in 1955, marking a substantial output level across major producers. This figure reflects total nickel mined in key producing regions and underscores the metal’s significant industrial role that year.

John J. Desmond Co. Clothes Store to Close This Fall

Bath's long standing John J. Desmond Co. clothing shop at 48 50 Center Street will close after a fall liquidation. Eugene M. Desmond, who runs the business since 1940, plans a general closeout sale as stock is depleted and the building will be leased afterward.

John J. Desmond Co Bath John J Eugene M. Desmond Center Street Mr. Desmond A. D. Stetson & Son Front Street A. G. Page Co A. Hallet & Co Hall & Hunt Harriman Jewelry Senter’s, Inc D. T. Percy Desmond

Patricia Chubbuck Weds Harrison Tipsword in St. Mary’s Rookery

Patricia Lee Chubbuck daughter of Mr and Mrs Harvey Chubbuck of Woolwich became the bride of Harrison Omer Tipsword son of Mr and Mrs Claudius Tipsword of 52 Heath Lane on Saturday at nine in the morning. Rev Francis J Morrissey performed the double ring ceremony at St Mary’s rectory in Bath. Attending were Mrs Kenneth Chubbuck and Leo Gerard Cote. Bride wore white Fall dress with red rose corsage. Reception followed at Lambert Park Community hall. The couple plans a Quebec wedding trip and will live at 9 Noble Avenue. The bride is a 1954 Morse High School graduate and waitress at Sedgwick hotel. The groom, Morse 1951, served in the Navy and works at Central Maine Power Co Bath.

Patricia Lee Chubbuck Harvey Chubbuck Woolwich Harrison Omer Tipsword Claudius Tipsword Heath Lane Francis J. Morrissey St. Mary’s Rectory Kenneth Chubbuck Bath Leo Gerard Cote Waterville U. S. Navy Central Maine Power Co

Smith Omar couple wed in San Francisco ceremony

Mrs Helen R Omar formerly of Bath became the bride of H Clyde Smith in San Francisco on August 25. Rev D C Kelsey officiated. The bride wore a blue cashmere suit with a matching hat and white accessories. Kenneth Van Cleve sang O Promise Me and I Love You Truly. A reception for 70 followed at the bride's home. Mrs Smith taught in Bath and San Francisco schools and runs a public stenographers office. The couple will live at 2299 Sacramento Street Apt 15 San Francisco.

Helen R. Omar San Francisco Calif Bath H. Clyde Smith D. C. Kelsey Kenneth van Cleve Smith Helen R. Johnson Richard F. Johnson Mary A. McIlvaine Morse High School Central Grammar School Bailey Evening School American Presidents Lines Sacramento Street Apt. 15

Engagement of Liza Jean Wilson to Staff Sgt James announced

Mr and Mrs John T Wilson of 32 Summer Street announce the engagement of their daughter Liza Jean Wilson to Staff Sgt Charles E James USAF son of Mr and Mrs Clarence E James of Logansport Ind Miss Wilson is a Morse High School graduate of 1954 and works in the Maine State Health and Welfare Child Welfare Division in Bath He is a Royal Centre High School graduate of 1951 and serves with the Air Force at Brunswick Naval Air Station A September wedding is planned.

John T. Wilson Summer Street Liza Jean Wilson Charles E. James USAF Clarence E. James Logansport Ind Miss Wilson Morse High School Maine State Department of Health and Welfare Bath James Royal Centre High School Royal Centre Brunswick Naval Air Station Coombs School Bowdoinham Pearl Raymond Lida Baker Gladys Raymond Abbie Perry Ella Curtis Mrs. Kelley Helen Robinson Mr. Swett Charlotte Hope Kelley Lloyd Kelley Bangor John Edson Burrill Charles A. Burrill Kelley Bangor High School Merrill Trust Co Burrill Massachusetts College of Pharmacy Boston Knights of Pythias Hall Jean Spearin Gladys Peterson Selectmen Bishop School George Hackett Worster House Hallowell Roger Robinson Awrence Hackett Marilyn Hampton, N. H Harold Hackett Robert Brunswick Zina Maxwell Linwood Hackett Linda Stephen Cuba Comfort Sunshine Society Gretchen Hatch Earl Elwell Lisbon Falls Lauris Wilson Philadelphia Main Street John McLain Phillips Barbara Merrill Elmer Jordan Portland Wallace Hunter Fred Ricker Kenneth Pulsifer Clare Natick Mass Allan Frizzle

Rioux Elected President of St Marys Confraternity

Gerald Rioux was elected president of the Confraternity of Christian Doctrine at St Marys Catholic church during the annual meeting Sunday at the rectory. Officers named include Arthur Bourque as vice president Miss Beatrice Duprey as secretary and Edward Footer as treasurer. Committee chairs were set for teachers Miss Margaret Mulligan fishers George J Nugent helpers Joseph Bisson discussion clubs Arthur N MacDonald parent teachers Mrs Arthur Bourque and Apostles of Good Will Ralph Milliken.

Gerald Rioux Confraternity of Christian Doctrine St. Mary's

Augusta Council Elects New President at Meeting

Haskell wins election as the meeting adjourns with George W. Leavitt of Augusta retiring president. The newly elected president spoke briefly as refreshments were provided by Mrs. Catharine H. Ward and Miss Eleanor P. Danforth. The next council meeting is set for Sunday November 25 with the Augusta Players hosting.

George W. Leavitt Augusta Catharine H. Ward Eleanor P. Danforth

Stork Shower Held for Mrs. Donald McRae Jr

Mrs. Donald McRae Jr was guest of honor at a Sept 1 stork shower hosted by Mrs. Donald McRae Sr at 7 Bath Street. Assisting were Mrs. Manuel Bowers and Mrs. Carlyle Taber. Guests from Bath and Brunswick attended, with gifts displayed around a central stork centerpiece and a stork buffet display.

Donald McRae, Jr Donald McRae Bath Street Manuel Bowers Carlyle Taber Richard McRae Alton Collins Delen Bonsey Frederick Weston, Jr Ralph Burden Kenneth Wood Florence Maass George Nugent Clarence Oliver James Rockefeller John Rockefeller Kenneth Rockefeller H. L. Norton Donald Harrison Leonard Litchfield Leighton Coombs Bernard Comeau Paul Strube John Swearingen Janice Gilmore Jeannie Dow Nancy McRae Barbara Taber Bath Edward Tracey Emile Dionne Robert Dionne Brunswick

Mrs Vigue Elected Head of Women's Bowling Club

Laura Vigue was elected president of the local Women s Bowling club at a meeting hosted by Mrs Pauline Rockefeller on Center street. Kath erine Kingsbury was named treasurer and Verna Cornish secretary for the coming season. Regular bowls start Tuesday evenings at Park Alleys with weekly meetings and plans for a Sept 17 picnic at Damariscotta Lake, followed by the first bowling session on Sept 25.

Laura Vigue Women's Bowling Club Pauline Rockefeller Center Street Katherine Kingsbury Verna Cornish Lawrence Edwards Damariscotta Lake Glennis Chapeau Laura Vigne Anna Grace Eleanor Perow Dorothy Pecci Diane Hart Eva Edwards Eleanor Armstrong Anita Michaud

Rotary Ladies Night draws Bath crowd at Sebasco Lodge

More than 80 attended the Bath Rotary club annual Ladies Night at Sebasco Lodge. President Harmon Eliason greeted guests as wives and others were introduced. A social hour at the Mixing Bowl preceded lobster and steak, with dancing by The Clipper and music by Clif Leeman and his orchestra.

Bath Rotary Club Sebasco Lodge Harmon Eliason Clif Leeman Hildreth H. Fisher Erling O. Barsness John P. Allen Lynn M. Bussey

Giants Hold Preseason Camp With 26 Rookies

The New York Giants opened a training camp in Burlington with 26 rookies among players reporting for pre season work. The squad trains under coach and staff as they prepare for the upcoming season.

New York Football Giants Burlington, Rt

Well-Known Portrait Painter Visits Small Point Beach

Kendall Saunders, renowned portrait painter and longtime summer resident, vacations at Small Point Beach to paint portraits. His works grace Brooks Reed Gallery Boston and MacBeth Gallery New York, among others, including portraits for the U S Navy and Henry Ford's museum.

Kendall Saunders Small Point Beach Saunders Societe Nationale Des Beaux Et Des Lettres Paris Brooks Reed Boston MacBeth New York National Academy Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts Baltimore Art Association Newport Art, Association Chicago Art Institute France Paris Salon Academie Francaise John Paul Jones Farragut U. S. Navy Department Navy Department U. S. S. Williamsburg Harry S. Truman Loyall Farragut Sewall Sewall Henry W. Longfellow Henry Ford Ford Museum Dearborn Mich Academie Julien Jean Paul Laurens Tony Robery Fleury

David Newcomb Elected Student Council Head at Morse High

Morse high school senior David Newcomb was elected president of the Student Council at a special Tuesday morning meeting. Elected as officers were Peter Crocker vice president Carole Cummings secretary and Jack Mac Donald treasurer. Principal Raymond Farnham named faculty advisor. Members include Carol Henderson Ruth Amerault Dillon Gillies Frank Blanchard Thomas Powers William Luke Susan Bates Verna Watts Betty Marchetti juniors and Fred Brown Marilyn McCobb Sue Farrell Carl Stinson sophomores.

David Newcomb Morse High School Peter Crocker Carole Cummings Jack MacDonald Raymond W. Farnham Carol Henderson Ruth Amerault Dillon Gillies Frank Blanchard Thomas Powers William Luke Susan

Hart Family Moves to Kentucky University Post

Mr and Mrs Loring E Hart and daughter Ellen Louise depart Monday for Lexington Kentucky where Mr Hart assumes the English instructor post at the University of Kentucky. The family spent summer vacationing at Popham Beach. Mrs Hart is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Raymond C Cummings of 2 Maxwell Street and Mr Hart is the son of Mrs Elizabeth Hart of 504 High Street.

Loring E. Hart Ellen Louise Lexington Hart University of Kentucky Harts Popham Beach Elizabeth Hart High Street Raymond C. Cummings Maxwell Street

Bowdoinham Enrollments Hold Steady Amid Shifts and News

Bowdoinham enrollments show small changes with Coombs school up to 112 from 104 last year while Bowdoinham Community School drops to 94 from 98. New families arrive and others leave, sparing overall effect, as town lists names across grades and introduces upcoming events and local notices.

Navy Ensign Powers Commissioned in Boston

Edwin T. Powers Jr., son of Mr and Mrs Edwin Powers of this city, was commissioned an Ensign in the U S Navy this week at the Navy Recruiting Office in Boston and awaits assignment. Ensign Powers graduated from the Maine Maritime Academy last June.

Edwin T. Powers, Jr Edwin Powers U. S. Navy Navy Recruiting Office Boston Navy Ensign Powers Maine Maritime Academy

Annual Fall Meeting of Maine Society DAR in Waterville

The Maine Society D.A.R. will hold its annual Fall meeting September 24 at the Waterville Congregational Church on Temple Street. Special guest National Society president general Mrs. Frederic A. Groves will attend. Lunch follows at 12 30 p.m. with reservations by Sept. 18 to Mrs. Norman Thing. A reception in church parlors will feature notable dignitaries from D.A.R. and allied groups.

Maine Society, Daughters of the American Revolution Congregational Church Temple Street Waterville Fort Halifax Winslow Frederic A. Groves National Society D.A.R Norman Thing Oak Street Howard Hayden Dorcas Dearborn Oakland Groves Leroy F. Hussey N.S.D.A.R Ashmead White Maine Congress Program Committee Ray Laverne Erb Genealogical Records James Patterson Approved Schools Committee Basil Lamb Motion Pictures Committee Guy A. Snowe C.A.R. Committee Eugene P. Craver, Jr General National Society, Sons of the American Revolution William D. Talbot The Knox Memorial Association

Sacred Heart Daughters of Isabella Name Nominating Panel

At Sacred Heart Circle meeting in the K of C hall a nominating committee was named to present a new slate of officers at the October 2 gathering. Members include Mrs. George Nugent chairing with Mrs. Carl Kronstrand Mrs. Ann Perry Mrs. Joseph Carrier and Mrs. Adeline McPhee. The group also announced a September 18 social and awarded a mystery prize to Regent Miss Sophie McPherson. Annie Wilson was chosen October Social chair with a slate including Mrs. Elizabeth Conley Mrs. Clayton Thibodeau Mrs. Albert Losier Mrs. Matthew W. McPhee Mrs. Oliver Foster Mrs. Charles Miller Mrs. Katherine Dickinson Mrs. George Nugent and Mrs. Ernest Rouillard.

Sacred Heart Circle Daughters of Isabella C.hall George Nugent Carl Kronstrand Ann Perry Joseph Carrier Adeline McPhee Sophie McPherson Annie Wilson Elizabeth Conley Clayton Thibodeau Albert Losier Matthew W. McPhee Oliver Foster Charles Miller Katherine Dickinson Ernest Rouillard

Woolwich Grange Plans Public Baked Bean Supper

Woolwich Grange approved a public baked beans supper for Sept 22 at a Wednesday meeting led by Master Clyde Bailey. Exhibit plans for Topsham Fair were added to the committee with Miss Patricia Chubbuck and Harvey Chubbuck assisting. Next meeting set for Sept 19. two Bath area residents head to New York City for a vacation. local youths return to Boston for studies.

Woolwich Grange Clyde Bailey Grange Patricia Chubbuck Harvey Chubbuck The

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