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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1948
Page
2
Work at the plant progresses with ten days expected for sidewalk replacement and safety upgrades as crews replace hoardings and restore operations. Electric lighting reaches cottages in the Iowbrook area while residents at Meadowbrook and nearby homes welcome new power and routine maintenance continues amid community events and local notices.
The ceremony at Elm Street church united Colleen Wy man daughter of Selectman and Bert Cook son of Mr and Mrs George Cook of Yarmouth with Rev Charles Sims officiating The bride wore nylon marquisette with veil and carried calla lilies Miss Maxine Wyman sister of the bride was maid of honor in blue taffeta followed by bridesmaids in similar gowns Miss Carol Wyman also a sister served as flower girl A reception followed in the church dining room Mrs Myron Barbour and Miss Phyllis Lewis assisted in planning The couple plans a modest future in Small Point after graduation last June from North Yarmouth Road School and service in the marine corps
School resumed after vacation with sessions through May 18 and grade 8 state tests at Phippsburg Center ahead of June 8 graduation at the Center church. Local activities include PTA planning, cancer drive donations, 4 H gatherings, and Sunday services at the vestry with Joye Gray leading.
Dozens of motorists gathered Sunday at the smoldering ruins of the Foote House along the New Meadows river road between Bath and Brunswick. An old cat sat atop the granite foundation, a somber reminder of the home. Sacred Heart Circle volunteers collect clothing and furniture for the family, with delivery arranged through Pete's Market in East Brunswick. calls to Estine Marquis or Louise Edgett arrange pickups.
The Morse High School auditorium hosts a Friday concert by North Grammar and Weeks Street pupils. Arthur Burns sings solo with the sixth grade choir in Homeland. A sailor’s hornpipe, square dances, and 33 flutophonists from Mitchell School highlight a program showing broad musical training. Proceeds support auditorium improvements and P.T.A. initiatives.
Paul K Niven Jr of Brunswick now a London School of Economics student was selected by the BBC to introduce Mrs Franklin D Roosevelt at a memorial service in London. He passed a radio voice test and submitted his script before BBC approval. The Home Office permission was secured after a delay. He attended Brunswick High, Governor Dummer Academy, and Bowdoin College and returned to London for the broadcast on short wave.
Merton D. Sanborn a 47 year old South Portland trucker for a local firm suffered a deep cut over the right eye Tuesday while assisting in loading a 2000 gallon gasoline tank for a road project at the Carl ton bridge approach. The tank struck him when its support jack failed. He received care from Dr. Jacob Smith.
The Christian Service will meet at Popham Beach school for a May 2 business session. Local residents share family milestones, visitors, and cottage sales. out of town guests include McDonald and Wallace families from Quincy and Cundy’s Harbor. Continuous social activity features weddings, visits, and seasonal preparations across Bath, Brunswick, and nearby towns.
Mrs. Julia Dozois Mrs. Stan ton Dozois and son Richard joined Mrs. L. H. Carlisle and Constance in Bath for Thursday luncheon. A cousin from Mass. also attended. Andrew Anderson and three children from Somerville and Mrs. Gordon Ariel visited Mrs. Laura Dustin and Gordon Ariel at Bayview Farm. Edward Jr and Frederick Thomas helped fight a blaze near Alliquippa House in Small Point Sunday. Ernest Wood from Bath visited his cottage at Cox's Head. Capt. and Mrs. George Stacey of Bath spent Sunday at their cottage. Richard Dozois Clyde and Clayton Moore from Parker Head spent Friday in Portland. Lawrence Thayer of Bath was at the Wian farm Sunday. Mrs. Earl Lowell of Parker Head called on Mrs. Stanton Dozois Saturday. Mrs. Edward Thomas visited Mrs. Jerome Woodward in Parker Head Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Francis McDonald and Frances of Quincy Mass spent a few days at their Summer home here. Mr. and Mrs. Frank McLanathan of Tewksbury Mass called on Mr. and Mrs. R. B. K. McLanathan Saturday.
Gov Horace Hildreth asks the U S Fish and Wildlife Service to deploy a mobile lab to Maine coast for clam flats testing. The trailer sits at Brunswick with initial work in Georgetown and Phippsburg along the lower Kennebec River. Cooperation comes from Sea and Shore Fisheries and Agriculture officials with biologist Agnes O Reilly and local shellfish inspectors guiding the program.
Mrs. Florence Woodside hosted a surprise shower for Miss Alice H. Cromwell in Center Street, honoring her upcoming marriage to Rev. Frederick S. Keeswetter of Bryant Pond. Guests included Mrs. Kenney, Mrs. Oliver, Mrs. Munsey, and others. gifts featured a wardrobe suitcase and a spring flower centerpiece. The couple plans to live in Bryant Pond after the May wedding.
Members of the William S. Newell Handtub and Volunteer Firemen Association plan an extensive money raising drive through the business district on Saturday to procure needed equipment. The volunteers offered their services to Fire Chief Richard Fratest and aided at Central fire station during last fall’s forest fire emergency.
Cancer Society invites all workers and others to attend an important meeting at the Cancer Institute in Waterville on Wednesday May 5. Prominent cancer field workers from across the United States will speak. Afternoon session starts at 2 p.m. and a dinner at 7 p.m. Contact Mrs Elizabeth Deering Moffatt at 980 before May 1 to confirm local attendance.
An enjoyable birthday party was held Tuesday evening April 27 at the home of Mrs Addie Moulton Five Islands to honor her birthday. Refreshments and cake were served and Mrs Moulton received many gifts including from Summer residents of the Five Islands Colony. Guests included Mr and Mrs Charles F Cummings Mrs Helen Huskins Mrs Alice Grover of Bath and Mrs Hope Chaney and Mrs Ralph Davis and son of Five Islands.
Woolwich fire department met Tuesday night at the fire house for a demo by Stanley Turner of the Bath Iron Works Fire department on using aero foam for gasoline and oil fires. Turner also spoke on topics of interest to firemen. guests included Gerald Creamer, Lester Ray, Frank Dewick, Alton Berry, Bernard Bailey, Hollis Leeman, Judson Soule and William Robson of the South Woolwich Fire Department.
Rockland firemen lost a home in a morning blaze at the In can Legion post. Chief Frates offered use of a 50-foot ladder from the department. Measurements are being taken to fit the old Bath ladder to replace the short-term loss until a new ladder is purchased. The ladders cost about 450 dollars.
Dike P T A will hold its annual May dancing party at Lambert room on May 7. A committee plans a coinvert a with prizes for a dancing couple. Music will be by a three piece orchestra Henry Loewen Wenderson etc. Stetson's donated a door prize. Soft drinks will be dispensed. Committee includes Mr and Mrs Willard Sprague and Mr and Mrs N Elwood Coffin.
Mr and Mrs Alphone H Turcotte of Saw Winship announce the engagement of their daughter Claire to Eugene George Libby of this city. Miss Turcotte is Morse High Class of 1947 and works at the Fabrication Plant office. Libby, Bath schools graduate and five year veteran, also works at the Fabrication Plant and resides with Mr and Mrs Frank Durant on Center Street. A June wedding is planned.
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