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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 15, 1948

Page

4

Cosmopolitan Club Programs Plan May June Meetings

The Cosmopolitan club program committee met in the club rooms with Bailey and several officers among the attendees. Plans call for a May flower talk by Melvin Henderson of Kennebec Greenhouses and a June Fashion Review chaired by Mrs Donald Freeman. A food sale is set for April 24 at McFadden's drug store at 2 30 p m with members urged to donate food.

Cosmopolitan Club Bailey Alice Johnson Arthur Bailey Donald Freeman McFadden

Pre-nuptial Shower for Miss Hilda Davis

A pre-nuptial shower and surprise party honored Miss Hilda Davis on Thursday evening at the home of Mrs. Clarence Davis on School Street. The couple will wed Monday and move to Hartford, Connecticut where Colby Allen Hooper is employed.

Hilda Davis Clarence Davis School Street Colby Allen Hooper Miss Davis Davis George Conrad Eva Atwood Florence Davis Hartford Conn Hooper

Mrs Arthur House Visits Harrold Brown Family in Bedford Street

Mrs Arthur House of Damari Scotta is visiting her daughter and husband, Mr and Mrs Harrold Brown, on Bedford Street.

Bridal couple visits in Bath prior to wedding trip abroad

Mr and Mrs Joseph Alexander Stupak of Needham Mass visited Bath with Mrs Stupak's parents Mr and Mrs Frank Moore before a wedding trip to New Washington DC and Tulsa Oklahoma. Celia May Moore wed in Newton Upper Falls on Easter Sunday at Mary Immaculate of Lourdes church.

Joseph Alexander Stupak Needham Mass Stupak Frank Moore Washington Street New Washington, D. C Tulsa Okla Newton Upper Falls Mary Immaculate of Lourdes Dorothy Moore Brunswick Muriel M. Moore Celia May Moore Hallowell High Wilfred Academy of Beauty Culture Boston U. S. Navy Woman’s Reserve Hospital Corps Needham, Mass U. S Engineers Needham Police Department Massachusetts State Police Needham Council R. of C Mason H. Carter Bath Augusta Hallowell

Former Bowdoin Dean Paul Nixon Speaks at Lions

A large Lions Club attendance heard former Bowdoin College dean Paul Nixon share humorous and insightful experiences as professor and dean of admission. Moving pictures from the 1947 World Series were shown by Sam Sher. The meeting noted Army Day, admitted Ernest Wood, and listed several guests. Plans included April 14 election of convention delegates and April 26 play at Morse High School with proceeds to Hyde Memorial Home for Crippled Children. Tickets exchanged at Harmon’s. Banquet set for April 15 to support new industry drive.

Lions Club Paul Nixon Bowdoin College Sam Sher Ernest Wood Harold Louder Roy G. Stewart Robert Niles Francis Norton Bath Roy Morin U. S. Army Recruiting Service Paul Lemont West Bath Brunswick Morse High School Hyde Memorial Harmon’'s Chamber of Commerce

Downey Visits Wiscasset During Portsmouth Stay

Harold J. Downey son of Mr and Mrs John B Downey of Berlin New Hampshire temporarily residing in Portsmouth New Hampshire is visiting in Wiscasset with Graydon Fowles. The Downeys are former Park street residents.

Harold J. Downey John B. Downey Berlin N. H Portsmouth Wiscasset Downeys Park Street

Joint Installation Of VFW And Auxiliary In G A R Hall

The Veterans of Foreign Wars and Auxiliary held a joint installation last week at the G A R hall with a spring flower decor and a bean supper. New officers installed include Bertha Whitlam as president and Don Gurney as commander, with multiple vice presidents, secretaries, trustees and color bearers welcomed to their roles. The post will meet again April 21 at the G A R hall.

Veterans of Foreign Wars Juanita Jones Dent Ethel Reed di Fiegens Dent Sofar SF Ver Fineltte Kennebec Supr Ee Wilson Madelyn Childs Christine Wetherington Bertha Whitlam Doris Shocker Ruby Wilson Ruth Ae Cora Burns Vivian Aware Marion Neilson Ae Eee E Gton Mus Otis Myrtle Wilson Elwood Payne George Adjutant Alvin Williams Asa Wilson Ernest

Carol Cummings Hosts Ninth Birthday Party

Carol Cummings was guest of honor at a Washington Street party hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Charles F. Cummings for her ninth birthday. A donkey game and marble hunt entertained guests including John Rines Jr Ruth Amirault and Sammy Trott with prizes awarded. Attendees listed include Cynthia Osgood Sandra Sinclair Heather McClure and others. two sisters Julie and Sally assisted.

Carol Cummings Charles F. Cummings Washington Street Carol Mrs. Cummings Julie Sally John Rines, Jr Ruth Amirault Sammy Trott Cynthia Osgood Sandra Sinclair Heather McClure Jean Shumway Owen Lucy Lee Smith Betsey Douglas Judy Stover Ann Miller Adele Rubin Carol Cogan Roger Stark Roger Skillings, Jr Terry McDougall Donald House Paul McC

Powers and Perry Engage in Topsham Bath Formal Wedding Planned

Mr and Mrs Walter Powers announce the engagement of their daughter Margaret to Francis Stearns Perry son of Agnes M Perry and the late William J Perry of Bath Crescent Street. Margaret Powers is a Brunswick High School and Bliss Business College graduate and works in her family store in Topsham. Francis Perry is a Morse High School graduate who served 3 1 2 years in the U S Naval Air Corps in World War II and now attends Bowdoin College. The wedding will occur in due course.

Walter O. Powers Winter Street Topsham Margaret Francis Stearns Perry Agnes M. Perry William J. Perry Crescent Street Bath Miss Powers Brunswick High School Bliss Business College Lewiston Lamba Chi Sorority Perry Morse High U. S. Naval Air Crops Bowdoin College

Labor and politics mix at Sagadahoc Women’s GOP meeting

Miss Marion Martin cites Maine labor laws as archaic and outlines a new legislation program to modernize the state. The Richmond event drew about 150 attendees, with candidates from Bath, Bowdoinham, Georgetown and others introduced by Mrs. Moffatt as they seek State Senate, sheriff, county attorney and other posts.

Maine Marion Martin Richmond Sagadahoc Albion P. Beverage Dresden U. S. Senate Auburn Republican Women of Bowdeinham County Association Earl McFee McFee Elizabeth D. Moffatt Bath Martin Joseph W. Larrabee West Bath Charles F. Cummings Roland E. Peterson Georgetown Leon P. Shepard Sagadahoc County Moffatt Charles W.messenger Charles T. Small Esther Brown Philip Oliver E. Mason Wright R. Clinton cFadden J. Horace McClure Forrest C. Legard Vincent C. Jones Harold S. Turner Cleveland P. Curtis Myron Durgin Bowdoinham Bowdoin Curtis Etta Thurlow Alice M. Plummer State Federation of Women’s Republican Clubs Florence Wheeler Wheeler Ae Cateerer Audtion Solv Horace A. Hildreth Hildreth America

Holbrook Ripley Wedding Saturday in Brunswick

Miss Angieret Ripley of Topsham married Hilton Bennett Holbrook of Brunswick in a two o’clock First Baptist Church ceremony. The bride wore white silk taffeta with white flowers and sweet pea corsage. Miss Eva Ripley and Lawrence Williams attended as bridal party. The reception followed at Larrabee Grove West Bath with spring flowers and a cottage for the newlyweds.

Angieret Ripley - Topsham Hilton Bennett Holbrook Brunswick First Baptist Church Eva Ripley Lawrence Williams Gertrude Smith Open John Osgood Ripley Irving Holbrook Bath Larrabee Grove West Bath

Elizabeth Webber cottage hosts Royal Johnsons at Renee Beach

The Elizabeth Webber cottage by the river at Renee Beach will be open in June and July by the Royal Johnsons of Bath. Dr Mrs William Hill of Naugatuck Conn plan a Fort Myers Florida stay in several weeks and will visit their Popham college as in past summers.

Elizabeth Webber Renee Beach Royal Johnsons of Bath William Hill Naugatuck

Miss Ann Desmond to study at Chamberlain school

Miss Ann Desmond daughter of Mr and Mrs Eugene Desmond Lincoln street recently underwent surgery at Bath Memorial hospital by Newid for Boston to continue her studies at the Chamberlain school

Ann Desmond Eugene Desmond Lincoln Street Bath Memorial Hospital Boston Chamberlain School

Community Notes From Sagadahoc County and Nearby

A jumble of local social events includes meetings of the Sagadahoc County Republican Women at Richmond, a tree demonstration planned at the home of Mrs. Helen Cofchart, and various visits and dinners. Elaine Merrill celebrated her fifth birthday with 12 friends and a decorated cake. Guests ranged from Liberty to Wellesley, Massachusetts with multiple residents noted in attendance.

Helen Cofxhart Caleb Mitchell Ac Lg Ieerene Cleveland Curtis Margaret Brice Byron Durgin Phillip Nealey Mr. Curtis Delmar Curtis I. C. Irish Ae Lee Jewell Malcolm Jewell John Jewell Wellesley Mass Elizabeth Hatch Harland Hatch John Carter Joe Morrison Houston Morrison Linwood Rideout

Sale A Success By B M H Nurses Alumni

A rummage sale sponsored by the Nurses Alumni led by chairwoman Mrs William Blair at the Community Center Monday afternoon. Proceeds benefit multiple charities including the Red Cross Crippled Children Hospital Drive and Cancer Drive.

B. M. H. Nurses William Blair Community Center Red Cross

Morse High Senior Arline James Heads to Portland Vacation

Miss Arline James of Morse High departs for Portland to spend vacation week with her aunt and uncle, Mr and Mrs Le Roy James, and family on Drummond Street.

Arline James Morse High Walter James Drummond Street Portland LeRoy James

Governors Board of Bath Chamber Meets Thursday

The Bath Chamber of Commerce discussed inviting the Bath Board of Governors and Bath Chamber members to attend. Committees were named to study costs for a promotional folder and to explore an automobile office and one way traffic plan in the business district. Proposals aim to improve summer traffic and boost local business.

Governors’ Board OF Bath Chamber Bath Nee Tel Tel. Co Development Ee Hollis Garey Marius Page Henry Bell George Nugent Frank Hunt Gardiner Rogers Cerae

South End P. T. A. Tag Day Proves Success

South End P T A held a building fund tag day Saturday with 22 Weeks Street school students canvassing door to door. Prizes awarded to Magella An and Catherine Pagurko for first place, Harriet Stewart and Catherine Crocker for second, Josephine Catheran for third.

South End Josephine Catheran

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