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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1956

Page

4

Lita Jean Wilson Weds Airman Charles E. James at Grace Church

Miss Lita Jean Wilson daughter of Mr and Mrs John T Wilson of Bath became the bride of Airman Charles E James USAF in a double ring ceremony at Grace Episcopal Church. The couple planned to reside at 43 Court Street after a short wedding trip.

Lita Jean Wilson Charles E. James Grace Church John T. Wilson Summer Street Bath USAF Gracepiscopal Church James L. Grant Marion Jones Judith Powell Gretchen Trott Hride Harold D. Boog Bannister Mich Kenneth Pickerel Jerseyville Ill James C. Harwood Bowling ‘Green

Davidson announces engagement of Lucy Ann Davidson

Mr and Mrs Carl Davidson of 35 Highland announce the engagement of their daughter Lucy Ann Davidson to Airman 2/c Bobby Newton USAF of Lawndale NC and Brunswick Naval Air Station Newton, son of Mr and Mrs Roy E Newton of Lawndale, is a Lawndale High School graduate. No wedding date set.

Carl Davidson Highland Street Lucy Ann Davidson Bobby Newton USAF Lawndale N. C Brunswick Naval Air Station Davidson Morse High School Airman Newton Lawndale High School Roy E. Newton

E Joan Henrikson Weds Clyde S Wills at First Baptist

Miss E Joan Henrikson daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph Henrikson of 64 Mechanic Street became the bride of Clyde S Wills son of Mr and Mrs Stanley Wills of 1239 Washington Street Saturday afternoon at the First Baptist church. Rev Garth Story performed the double ring ceremony.

E. Joan Henrikson Joseph H. Henrikson Mechanic Street Clyde S. Wills Stanley Wills Washington Street First Baptist Church Garth E. Story Bridgton Hyde Park Recreation Hall Camilla Lorentsen Carroll Tobey Henry M. Henrikson Ide William Dunton

Miss Joan Rita St. Pierre Weds James MacPhee at St Marys

Miss Joan Rita St Pierre daughter of Mr and Mrs Edmund J St Pierre of 53 Heath Lane wed James Burton MacPhee son of Mr and Mrs Earle MacPhee of 42 Edward Street in a 9 am ceremony at St Marys Roman Catholic church rectory Rev Francis Morrissey presided The couple will reside in Bath following a Canada wedding trip Attendants honored guests and a reception followed at Lambert Park Community Hall with a buffet lunch and punch served George Wyman served as best man

Henrikson Wills Henry Henrikson Douglas Daggett Camilla Lorentsen Judith Ayer White Mountains Drummond Street Joan Rita St. Pierre Edmund J. St. Pierre Heath Lane James Burton MacPhee Earle MacPhee Edward Street St. Mary’s Francis E. Morrissey Lambert Park Jacqueline Purdy West Bath George Wyman Bath

Whit family returns from Jacksonville visit

Mr and Mrs Clement Whit of Washington Street have returned from a two week visit with their daughter Mrs E Marsters and Mr Marsters at their Jacksonville home. Fra Daniel A Beaton of Western Avenue has returned to Bay City Michigan after a weekend visit with Mrs Beaton here.

Clement Whittall Washington Street E. Marsters Mr Marsters Jacksonville Ern Avenue Bay City Mich

Larrabee announces engagement of Barbara Joan to Ensign Footer

Mr and Mrs Eugene Larrabee of Sarasota Florida formerly of Boothbay Harbor announce the engagement of their daughter Barbara Joan to Ensign Robert Stephen Footer USN son of Mr and Mrs Edward A Footer Bath. Miss Larrabee graduated Sarasota High School in 1955 and works at the First National Bank of Bath. Ensign Footer graduated Morse High School 1953 and the Maine Maritime Academy Castine in 1956 and is stationed in Norfolk Virginia. Miss Larrabee is the granddaughter of Mrs Harry S Larrabee 1051 High Street.

Eugene Larrabee Sarasota Fla Boothbay Harbor Barbara Joan Ensign Robert Stephen Footer Edward A. Footer High Street Bath Miss Larrabee Sarasota High School First National Bank of Bath Ensign Footer Morse High School Maine Maritime Academy Castine Norfolk, Va

Engagement announced for Mary Belle Loring and Julius Gastaldi

Mr and Mrs John A Loring of New Smyrna Beach Fla announce the engagement and coming marriage of their daughter Mary Belle to Julius Gastaldi son of Mr and Mrs Edgar Gastaldi of Kenosha Wis The couple plan a October 6 wedding at St James Catholic Church Orlando with a short wedding trip and a residence in Orlando Mary Belle is a New Smyrna Beach High School and Jones Business College graduate Julius Gastaldi is a St Catherine High School Racine Wis graduate and Air Force member stationed at Pine Castle Air Force Base Orlando Fla

John A. Loring New Smyrna Beach Fla Bath Mary Belle Julius Gastaldi Edgar Gastaldi Kenosha Wis Loring New Smyrna Beach High School Jones Business College Orlando Gastaldi St. Catherine's High School Racine U. S. Air Force Pine Castle Air Force Base St. James Catholic Church

Engagement of Elsie Arline Thayer to Albert Cole Jr

Mr and Mrs J Walter Thayer of 39 Western avenue announce the engagement of their daughter Elsie Arline Thayer to Albert Cole Jr Air Force Radar Technician third class son of Mr and Mrs Albert Cole of Birmingham Alabama The couple met while Miss Thayer worked as a Nurse Aide at Bath Memorial Hospital Airman Cole is stationed at Brunswick Naval Air Station and is a Birmingham High School alumnus The couple plan a November wedding

J. Walter Thayer Western Avenue Elsie Arline Thayer Albert Cole, Jr USAF Albert Cole Birmingham Ala Thayer Bath Bath Memorial Hospital Cole Brunswick Naval Air Station Birmingham High School U.S. Air Force

Engagement of Joan Savage to Dallas Childers

Mr and Mrs Andrew Savage of Woolwich announce the engagement of their daughter Joan Savage to Dallas Childers son of Mr and Mrs Homer Childers of East St Louis Illinois Miss Savage attended Morse High School and is employed at Smith Cleaners in Childers He is a U S Navy recruit and attended schools in East St Louis Illinois at Air Station expected wedding plans announced

Andrew Savage Woolwich Joan Savage Dallas Childers U. S. Navy Savage Morse High School Smith Cleaners Bath Childers Homer Childers East St. Louis Ilkl Brunswick Naval Air Station

Mizpah Class Plans for Sale and Supper Soon

The Mizpah Class of First Baptist met at Mrs Vinal King's home at 531 High Street to discuss a rummage sale and supper. Plans will be completed this week. The meeting opened with prayer and Bible verses and closed with a benediction. Participants included Miriam House Grace Mitchell Burnita Graves Delores Pearson Ramona Pearson Roselyn Carey Ruth Russell Dorothy Thayer Nancy Roy with a social swap party and refreshments. Next week the group will meet with Mrs Ruth MacKenzie at 83 Court Street.

First Baptist Church Vinal King High Street Miriam House Grace Mitchell Burnita Graves Delores Pearson Ramona Pearson Roselyn Carey Ruth Russell Dorothy Thayer Nancy Roy Ruth MacKenzie Court Street

Mrs Sprague Named President of Central Ladie Union

Mrs Eugene Sprague was re elected president of the Ladies Aid of Central Congregational church at the first Fall meeting. Also reelected were Mrs Welden Smith as secretary and Mrs Horace P Morse as treasurer. Co vice presidents elected were Mrs Jason A Merrill and Mrs Edward Murphy. Committees named for the year include work committee with Mrs Harold E Cutting and others, ways and means, flower, program and sick committees. Sunshine luncheon plans set for Oct 4 with luncheon committee aboard. Rummage sale planned for Saturday at the parish house. tea followed with Mrs Sprague and Mrs Wallace as hostesses.

Eugene Sprague Ladies’ Aid of Central Congregational Church Welden Smith Horace P. Morse Jason A. Merrill Edward Murphy Harold E. Cutting George Wallace Adolf Ehlers Dean Farnham Lewis Sanborn Morse Murphy Charles Merrill Harry Larrabee Albert Longley Merrill Sherman McQuade South End Robert Gordon Central Leonard Lord North End Eleanor Ferguson Lord Larrabee Gordon Cutting

Nightingale Club Meets September 19 At Wiscasset Inn

The Nightingale club met at Wiscasset Inn on September 19 for dinner, business session, and social hour led by President Mrs. Arthur King. The group discussed improvements for the Nightingale room at Memorial hospital and appointed a nominating committee for officers to be elected in October. Prizes were won by Mrs. Minnie Cyr, Miss Mary Perry, and Mrs. Arthur Burgess. Hostess for the October session will be Mrs. J Emery Footer. others present included Miss Arlene Footer and several members.

Nightingale Club Wiscasset Inn Arthur King Memorial Hospital Minnie Cyr Mary Perry Arthur Burgess Herbert Cavanaugh J. Emery Footer Arlene Footer Harold Small Carroll Davis Harold Freeman

Mitchell PTA Plans Busy Year With Sale and Open House

Mitchell PTA executive committee outlines a busy year starting with a rummage sale at 10 a.m. Saturday September 29 at the Bath Recreation Center chaired by Mrs Leland Patten. An open house at Mitchell School is planned for October 1 inviting all parents and friends to tour the building and meet teachers. Hilton Libby, program chairman, says the year will include meetings featuring speakers on student development and related topics.

Mitchell P. T. A Bath Recreation Center Leland Patten Mitchell School Hilton Libby

Club Forty-Two Plans Booth At Memorial Hospital Fair

Club Forty-Two outlines plans for the Memorial Hospital Fair October fifth and sixth. The group will run the fudge booth and Mrs. Paul Hart is chairman. September house committee includes Mrs. Mullaney Sarkis and Owen. Sarkis named bowling chairman. schedule to be released later.

Memorial Hospital Front Street Paul Hart Joseph Mullaney George Sarkis Maurice Owen

Bath Junior High PTA Sets Fall Meeting Evening

The Bath Junior High School PTA will hold its first fall meeting Thursday night with a baked bean supper at 6 30 before the business session. The 1956 57 theme is Vocational Guidance and guest speaker is William Thornton director of the apprentice training program at Bath Iron Works Corp.

Bath Junior High School William Thornton Bath Iron Works Corp

District PTA President Dike Washington Group Guest Speaker

Mrs. Charles T. Small Jr, district PTA president, spoke at the first Fall meeting of Dike Washington Primary PTA at Dike school on parent teacher student relations. Principal James Collins and Mrs. Raymond Cummings introduced staff. Mrs Almira Jones and Mrs Marion Clark won attendance banners. next meeting is Oct 18 at Washington street school with 7:30 start.

Charles T. Small Dike-Washington Primary Parent Teacher Association Dike School Dike Washington Primary James Collins Raymond Cummings Almira Jones Marion Clark Washington Street Robert McDaniels Reginald Cyr Albert Rea Paul Avery

Ritualism Theme At Woolwich Grange Meeting

At Woolwich Grange on Wednesday September 19 final plans were announced for a public baked beans and salad supper at the hall Saturday from five to seven. Co chairs Alberta Bailey and Marion Chubbuck led the project and discussed Topsham Fair exhibits. The program titled Grange Ritualism featured the Star Spangled Banner with a flag quiz won by Marion Chubbuck. Clyde Bailey led a ritualism discussion and a paper on parking cars was read. Four Gardiner grange guests joined refreshments provided by Hazel McIntire and Alberta Bailey. Officers will be elected October 3 and a pot luck supper preceded the meeting.

Woolwich Grange Alberta Bailey Marion Chubbuck The Grange Clyde Bailey Gardiner Grange Hazel McIntire

Five Bath Students Win U of M Scholarships

Five Bath students at the University of Maine join 288 upperclass peers receiving about $38,000 in scholarships for 1956 57. Recipients include Robert M. Lindgren from the Frederic W. Conlogue fund Elizabeth N Prentiss from Delta Delta Delta Doris H White from Thelma Louise Kellogg fund Carroll E Denbow from the Benjamin C Kent fund and Robert G Carmichael from the Anne E Stedder fund.

Bath University of Maine Robert M. Lindgren Frederick W. Conlogue Elizabeth N. Prentiss Delta Delta Delta Doris H. White Thelma Louise Kellogg Carroll E. Denbow Benjamin C. Kent Robert G. Carmichael Anne E. Stedder

Far and Near Missionary Society Sees Sept 19 Meeting

Corliss Street Baptist church Far and Near Missionary Society met on Wednesday with reports from the Ocean Park natual missionary house party attendees led by Mrs. Chaney Colby Denaco Walker and Strube. Devotions were led by Denaco and Mildred Allen presided. the club voted to move meetings to the third Monday and named hostesses for Oct 15.

Far and Near Missionary Society Strube Alice Stilphen Walker

First Baptist Sewing Circle Meets Wednesday

The Ladies Sewing Circle of First Baptist church met on Sept. 19 for an all day session in the vestry. Luncheon was served at noon and the business meeting was conducted in the afternoon. Members voted to donate annually to Opportunity Farm in New Gloucester. Richard W. Greene of Bath, Bowdoin College senior, named Cadet Captain in ROTC for the first semester.

Ladies Sewing Circle First Baptist Church Opportunity Farm New Gloucester Richard W. Greene Bath Bowdoin College Reserve Officers Training Corps Gates B. Stern Greene Stanley W. Greene Valley Road Sigma Nu

Huse PTA Plans Kiddie Carnival Event Details

The Huse Parent-Teacher Association outlines the Kiddie Karnival for October 25 from 2 30 to 4 30 with Mrs Russell Hatch as games chair and Mrs William Greene assisting. Foods chair is Mrs Carl R Dearborn Jr aided by Mrs Benjamin Sabo, with Novelties led by Mrs Oscar Griffeths and publicity by Mrs Jesse Levin and Mrs Thornton Percy. CPO Chester Fontz to run a sixth to eighth grade dance in the school auditorium. Pony rides to be announced later by Mrs Edward Jones and Mrs Arthur Sturtevant.

Huse Parent- Teacher Association Russell Hatch William Greene Carl R. Dearborn, Jr Benjamin Sabo Oscar Griffeths Jesse Levin Thornton Percy Manley Grant CPO Chester Fontz USN Fontz Ways and PTA Edward Jones Arthur Sturtevant Alice Austin Cpo Fontz Sabo George van Wynen Phaon Derr Stanley Hunter James Taggert Percy Norman Seekins Jones Sturtevant Omar R. King J. Bazin Lemont Charles Lee Leonard Smith Philip Wyman Levin

Emblem Club Plans Fall Projects and Halloween Party

Bath Emblem club held its first season meeting at G A R hall. A Sept 28 food sale and Oct 22 rummage sale were scheduled. Halloween party co chairs were named. Members voted a $10 donation to Memorial Hospital Fair. Mystery prize went to Mrs Kingsbury. Initiation set for Oct 17.

Bath Emblem Club G. A. R. Hall John Wakefield Edward Newell Raymond Vachon Joseph Grace Joseph Desmond Ernest Kingsbury

Comes From England to Join Staff At Home

Two natives of England have joined the Old Folks Home staff at 1 Washington Street in Bath. Mrs. Anne Shaw of Royston Hertfordshire arrived this week and began duties in the dining room after meeting matron Mrs. Dorothy Sidelinger in New York City. Sidelinger, who married George E. Sidelinger, an engineer at the home, came to Bath eight years ago.

England Old Folks Home Washington Street Bath Anne Shaw Royston- Hertfordshire Dorothy Sidelinger Catherine O'Hara Royston-Hertfordshire Shaw New York City Sidelinger Moaday George E. Sidelinger

Attend Regional Meeting of District Garden Clubs

Six Cosmopolitan Garden club members attended the Medomak District regional meeting in Camden at the First Congregational church. Morning reports covered 10 clubs while an afternoon program on driftwood arrangements by Mrs. Leeman R. Lord of Brewer. Luncheon was served at noon. Attending were Mrs. Albert Whitney president, Mrs. William Dennison treasurer, Mrs. Roscoe McFadden roadside development chair, Mrs. Nellie D Arcy, Mrs. James Knight, and Mrs. Maude McQuaide.

Cosmopolitan Garden Club Medomak Camden First Congregational Church Leeman R. Lord of Brewer Albert Whitney William Dennison Roscoe McFadden Nellie D'Arcy James Knight Maude McQuaide

East Ham Light Station Friends Reunite Guests

Mr. and Mrs. Clifton Howes of Chatham and Mrs. Arthur B. Brown of Eastham visited last week with Mr. and Mrs. Eugene L. Coleman. The friendship began when Coleman kept the East ham Light Station.

Clifton Howes Chatham Arthur B. Brown Eastham Eugene L. Coleman Mr. Coleman

Mrs E P Stiness Returns From Summer Home Visit

Mrs. E. P. Stiness has arrived back in Providence R I after spending the season at her summer residence on North Street.

P. Stiness Providence, R. L North Street

Suburb Civic Club Hears Floral Arrangement Talk

Clarence Minott gave a home floral arrangement lecture with a demonstration at the Suburb Civic Shop Thursday evening. A public card party was planned for Sept 27 at Winneganee Community hall, with traveling prize won by Mrs. Duncan Farrell. Refreshments served to 15 members. Oct 4 refreshment and entertainment chairs named.

Clarence Minott Danford McDonald Winneganee Duncan Farrell Harold Mott Annie Perow Roy Hutchins Arthur Perry James Footer Augusta Williams Mila Morse Hazel Atwood Emery Footer

Teen Age 4 H Club Plans City Hall Exhibition

Members of the Teen Age 4 H club met at Mrs. Granville M. Colby’s Quimby Street home to discuss an exhibition of their work at City Hall next month. They received Skowhegan Fair awards and a gratitude note from Togus Veterans Hospital for slippers and pajamas. Refreshments ended the gathering with attendees Judith Commeau Nancy Temple Frances Butcher Susan Robinson Ellen Low Pamela Litchfield Martha Hederman Margaret Wetherington Collette Beers Donna Crocker Natalie Jones Carol Smith and prospective members.

Granville M. Colby Quimby Street City Hall Skowhegan Judith Commeau Nancy Temple Frances Butcher Susan Robinson Ellen Low Pamela Litchfield Martha Hederman Margaret Wetherington Collette Beers Donna Crocker Natalie Jones Carol Smith

Girl Scout Leaders Assn Meeting Sets Nov 1 Plan

The Girl Scout Leaders Association held its first Fall meeting at the Beacon Street home of President Doris Rae. A Merrymeeting Section meeting is set for Nov 1 in Waldoboro. Members voted to move meetings to the first Wednesday each month, with Nov 1 the next session. Mrs Donald Freeman and Mrs Everett Frazer were noted, with Frazer in charge of uniforms.

Girl Scout Leaders Association Beacon Street Doris Rae Merrymeeting Waldoboro Donald Freeman Everett Frazer Rea Oliver Foster Harold Graffam Sherman

Mrs. Nodine Attends Tillotson Fall Class Session

Mrs. Ira Nodine attended the opening session of Mrs. Frederic E. T. Tillotson’s Fall classes in Brunswick with four piano pupils Carol Hewitt Judith Hinckley David Patten and Stephen Mac Donald. Also accompanying the group were Mrs. Leland Patten and Mrs. Arthur MacDonald.

Ira Nodine Carol Hewitt Judith Hinckley David Patten Stephen MacDonald Frederic E. T. Tillotson Brunswick

Bowdoinham Parsonage Welcome and Local Notices

Rev and Mrs Donald Taylor hosted open house at the Baptist parsonage after accepting the call last July. Parishioners aided renovate the parsonage with extensive hours. Bowdoinham PTA met at the Community School, voting $10 per school for equipment. Comfort Branch Sunshine Society elected officers. Local clubs held meetings and social events, with several notices of visits, illnesses, and relocations among residents.

Donald Taylor Baptist Parsonage Taylor Ralph Champlin Bowdeinham Comfort Branch Sunshine Society Karl Hatch Eva Palmer Anna Palmer Marjorie Valentine Mildred Given Lottie Purington Home Corner Club Vernon Little Personal Items Hospital Chelsea Mass Merrymeeting Star Club Masonic Hall Susan Kelley Dean Kelley U. S. Naval Linden Little Greenfield George Hackett Albert Johnson Robert Somerville Edna Small Wyandotte Mich Jimmie Gallant Alma Cheney Bishop Leonard Bishop Bishop James Bryer Boothbay Malcolm Hatch George Brawn Cold Springs N. Y Brawn Carl Brawn Vernon Tourtelotte Humphrey Center Street Maurice Pratt Arnold McPherson Richmond Perley Harmon Richard Denham Charles Hackett Lisbon Falls Bristol New Harbor George Ackley Bay Road Pete Fortin Brunswick Winfield Lowell

Pythian Sisters Hold Pot Luck Supper Meeting

Lowell Temple Pythian Sisters met on September 19 for a Pot Luck supper before the business session. Mrs. Gertrude Stewart, Mother of the Temple, was presented. Plans were discussed for redecorating the Sisters room at the hall.

Lowell Temple Pythian Gertrude Stewart Temple

Laurel Grove Cemetery Assn Annual Meeting Planned

The Laurel Grove Cemetery Association will hold its annual meeting at Baptist Hall Woolwich on Friday evening September 28 to elect officers and conduct business.

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