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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1946

Page

6

Wedding of Lt. Gilbert Pletts and Bride at Brunswick

The ceremony joined Lt. Gilbert Pletts USNR and the bride with a velvet gown and pearl clasp. Miss Jean Tyler wore pale pink tulle with blue ribbon. bridesmaids Irene Papa Dak and Priscilla Brown wore white tulle with blue trim. The couple will reside with the bride’s parents after a wedding trip, with many relatives and friends in attendance.

Juliet Jean Tyler Irene’ Papadak Ua Falls Priscilla Brown Brunswick Gilbert Oo Anitien Aren Comee Donald F. Poole Qir Maries Pauly Edwards Harryith Audrey Hill Howard Yo Eric Anderson L. Eugene Thebeau Carl Anderson Betty Anderson Arthur Footer John Hayes Howard Larrabee Cade Ina William Zorrach Pletts

Outing at Popham Includes Swimming and Beach Games

About 125 Morse High School boys traveled to Popham Beach last Wednesday under coach William Johnson and assistants Clarence Irish Blaine Trafton and Fred Cullen Jr. They left at 9 30 and returned by 4 00 with two bus trips needed. Beach activities included touch football boxing softball and swimming. New boxing gloves were purchased by the Recreation Commission amid growing interest.

Popham William Johnson Morse High School Clarence Irish Blaine Trafton Fred Cullen, Jr Recreation Commission

Catgut Is From Sheep Not Cats, Clarifies Fiber Origin

A note explains catgut used in instruments and medical sutures is made from sheep intestines, not from cats, clearing a common misconception and detailing the material’s source and uses.

Service Sundae at Pine Tree Camp for Crippled Children

Mrs. Burton L. Preston, executive secretary of the Pine Tree Society, invites Maine Service clubs to bring families for an outdoor Sunday at the North Pond camp on Route 135. The program shows campers progressing in sports under medical supervision and aims to display progress toward a more normal life for handicapped children.

Pine ‘Tree Society North Pond Burton L. Preston Society Maine Lakeshore Route 135 Smithfield Preston

Kitchen Shower for Miss Louise Avery Prepares for Aug. 3 Wedding

Miss Louise Avery was honored with a kitchen shower hosted by the groom’s three sisters Mrs. T. S. Thibodeau Mrs. Richard M. Young and Miss Leslie Thornton at 24 Marshall Street. The event featured gifts buffet lunch and a social evening. Guests included Mrs. Arthur R. Avery Miss Alice Avery and many relatives and friends.

Louise Avery Gerald Fornton T. S. Thibodeau Richard M. Young Leslie Thornton Thornton Marshall Street Miss Avery Arthur R. Avery Alice Avery Helen Avery Charles A. Coombs, Jr Alfred McCabe John Moffitt Doris Spinney Clayton Thibodeau William B. Thornton Harold McElman James McGuiggan Ernest Avery Arlene Waite Jeanette Therriault Ruth Meister

Out of Town Wedding in Watertown Unites Staffeld and Ince

Miss Kathrine Elizabeth Staffeld daughter of Rev. and Mrs. Daniel W. Staffeld of Watertown Massachusetts and Five Islands wed George Welch Ince son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph W. Ince of Kingston Rhode Island at Phillips Congregational Church Watertown Saturday afternoon. The bride wore marquisette with satin bodice and a Juliet cap with veil. Attendant Miss Sally Wicken wore powder blue taffeta. Best man Harold T. Neal ushers Frank S. Schlenker and John Staffeld. A reception followed in the church parlors. The couple will reside in Plattsburg New York.

Katherine Elizabeth Staffeld Daniel W. Staffeld Watertown Mass Five Islands George Welch Ince Joseph W. Ince Kingston R. I Phillips Congregational Church Sally Wicken Conway N. H Harold T. Neal Groton, Conn Frank S. Schlenker John Staffeld New York City Ince Plattsburg, N. Y

Sewer complaints along Maine Central tracks raise health concerns

Sewer conditions along the Maine Central railroad line between North and Winter streets provoke resident complaints. The city health officer has been notified and will seek a remedy to address the issue.

Maine Central

Former Vanderbilt Yacht Brought Into Bath Canning Plans

The 70-foot former Vanderbilt pleasure yacht Whirlaway, now owned by Belfast Packing Co., sails sardines to Stinson & Lawrence Cannery in Belfast and will run regular trips from Kennebec to Bath once Bath Canning Co. plant opens. Built in Massachusetts, the vessel long hosted Vanderbilt family friends in Passamaquoddy Bay before later serving Lubec and Eastport for oil and tin cargoes.

Bath Canning Co Vanderbilts Belfast Packing Co Eastport Belfast Stinson & Lawrence Whirlaway Kennebes Bath Maine Massachusetts Lubec Vanderbilt

Mrs Gillies Hosts Afternoon Picnic at North Bath Home

Mrs James A Gillies of Washington Street entertained with a picnic party at her Summer home overlooking Merrymeeting Bay. Guests included Nurses Alumni Association Memorial Hospital staff and Bath Memorial Hospital Auxiliary officials with ice cream and punch served on a lawn table.

James A. Gillies Washington Street North Bath Nurses Alumni Association Memorial Hospital Gillies J. Haviland Torrey

Dinner Party for Miss Janet Susan Garwood Bride-Elect

Mr and Mrs Allan L Garwood of Hardings hosted a dinner for the bridal party for their daughter Janet Susan Garwood who will wed Lt Donald Cole Pletts USN of Brunswick at First Parish Church Brunswick Saturday. The home featured Summer flowers old silver and candles with a decorated bridal cake. Guests included the groom’s mother Mrs Sarah Pletts and Lt Donald Cole Pletts of Brunswick among others.

Allan L. Garwood Hardings Janet Susan Donald Cole Pletts Brunswick Priscilla Brown Irene Popadak Jean Tyler Thompson Ashby Robert White Little Linda White Sarah Pletts Gilbert Pletts Pletts Harry Staples Robert Stetson Richard Plett

Former Bath Girl Weds Belmont Groom in Our Lady of Mercy

Marie Anne Cotreau daughter of Mrs Cotreau Bath and John Ha Creamer son of Mrs Mary Belmont Mass united at Our Lady of Mercy Belmont in a June 30 ceremony. Attendants included sister of groom maid of honor Judy Whitmore and flower girl age four. After a Miles Standish Boston reception, couple to reside in Aston New York after a Jersey honeymoon.

Marie Anne Cotreau Elmer Creamer Somerville Roger Whitmore Merville Joseph White Belmont Miles Standish Boston New Jersey Aston N. Y Belmont High School New England Telephone Co Kingston, N

Annual Outing Plans For City Council

Plans advance for the city council annual outing to Pemaquid. Members receive preference blanks for day and dinner with a boat cruise option. Alternate dates August 3 or 4 offered. dinner at Gilbert's Lobster Pound with two menu choices. Bus travel likely. date by majority vote.

Pemaquid Gilbert’s Lobgster

Engagement Announcement From Bath Noted For Miss Ferrell

Mrs. Robert W. Ferrell of New Castle New Hampshire announces the engagement of her daughter Miss Margaret Elizabeth Ferrell to Lieut jg George Bancroft Abbott U S N A C son of Mr and Mrs Arthur Abbott of Manchester New Hampshire Miss Ferrell is the daughter of the late Commander Ferrell U S N and granddaughter of the late Edmund Charles Tarbell The couple have no wedding date set yet Abbott trained at Williams College Mercer University and has seen action in the Pacific aboard the carrier Princeton

Bath Robert W. Ferrell New Castle N. H Margaret Elizabeth Ferrell George Bancroft Abbott Arthur Abbott Manchester N.H Edmund Charles Tarbell Ferrell Portsmouth High School Hitchcock School of Nursing Hanover Abbott Williams College Williamstown Mass Mercer University Macon Pacific Area Princeton

Butter Situation Causes Amusement and Frugal Frustration

The piece notes how housewives face long lines and shifting stores to obtain butter. It contrasts high and unstable prices with dairy butter at 75 cents per pound and a milkman offering 85 cents. Some butter has been stored so long it is only fit as shortening.

London Scholar Alix Cotton Dean Engaged to Cressey Jr

Alix Cotton Dean of Bath, London University graduate, is engaged to Scott Prescott Cressey Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Scott Prescott Cressey of Washington Street. Cressey helped form the Eighth Air Force and served four and a half years, two and a half overseas, in the European theatre. He trained at the Air Force Administration School in Atlanta.

Richards W. Cotton London England Alix Cotton Dean Bath Scott Prescott Cressey Washington Street Dean London University Cressey Eighth Air Force Air Force Administration School Atlanta

Chinese use rockets to fend off Kublai Khan hordes in 1232

In 1232 Chinese forces employed rockets to repel invading hordes led by Kublai Khan, marking an early use of rocket weapons in warfare and highlighting technological innovation in medieval China.

Doris Stickney Weds Robert Anderson in Winter Street Church

Miss Doris Stickney daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Elver A Stickney and Robert Anderson son of Mr. and Mrs. Maynard Anderson were married Tuesday evening at the Winter Street Congregational church. A double ring ceremony followed by receptions and a summer wedding trip were noted along with attendee list and biographical details.

Ladies Hold Handtub Tryouts for Sagadahock Delegation

Ladies held handtub tryouts Sunday at the Percy & Small shipyard for the Sagadahock delegation’s muster at the Daimariscotta fair next Saturday. A Friday evening session at 6 30 p m will finalize transportation plans to the fair. Mrs Chester H McCabe Jr thanks the participants and hopes for a larger turnout on Friday and next Saturday.

Percy & Small Sagadahock Percy & Small Yard Chester H. McCabe, Jr

Miss Sally Hyde to Wed Arthur Knights in Grace Episcopal

Miss Sally Hyde daughter of Mrs Arthur Corwin of Bath will marry Arthur Knights son of Mr and Mrs Knights of Belmont Mass on August 24 at Grace Episcopal Church. Rev Charles M Tubbs will officiate. Bride’s sisters will be Mrs Converse G Fenn of Bath and Edmund A. Mrs Marblehead. Best man Lt Gordon Holmes USNR of Wayland. Ushers include Philip Taylor Westport Mass Richard Knights Winsor Belmont and others. The couple plan a Boston home after a period of school and military service.

Sally Hyde Arthur Corwin And Sarthenned Richard Vail New Jenkins Bath Betty Bennett Cage Gordon Holmes USNR Wayland Philip Taylor Westo Mass Richard Knights Saaerer? Winsor Belmont Edmund A. Hoggard USN Converse G. Fenn Henry Holmes Charles Tarbell Lee Serena Hyde Uated Ogontz “School Philadelphia Garland School Boston Mr. Knights Belmont Hill Brown University U. S. Army Air Forces

Scotch Foursomes Debut Becomes Weekly Bath Event

The Bath Country Club shifted its Scotch foursomes from biweekly to weekly after a lively second event. Seventeen teams, 34 players competed with Doris McCole and Clarence Eaton forming one side against Ed Mocklar and Al Parks. First net went to W. B. Starr and Ed Edgren Jr. with 37, second to Shirley James and Harry Pollard with 39. A luncheon followed at the clubhouse.

Bath Country Doris McCole Clarence Eaton Ed Mocklar al Parks W. B. Starr Ed Edgren Shirley James Harry Pollard

Engagement of Geraldine Nickerson to John Coombs

Mr and Mrs Sanford Nickerson announce the engagement of their daughter Geraldine Ruth to John Warren Coombs son of Mr and Mrs Edward Coombs of 433 High Street Miss Nickerson earned an AB from Bates College Lewiston in June She will teach and study at Perkins Institute for the Blind Watertown Mass this fall Before entering service Mr Coombs attended Bentley School of Accounting and Finance Boston He served three years in the Army Air Forces as a radar technician receiving an honorable discharge in February He is employed by Bath Trust Company.

Doris Stickney Douseter Elver A. Ae Fitts Street Bert Anderson Maynard F. Anderson Lisbon Falls Winter Street Boc Resty Poe Swansonia Kathleen Harkins University of Maine U. S. Army Phi Kappa Sigma Fraternity Therese Dumais Annette Fortin Edward Kiszonak Warren Randall Lewiston Mary Smith Anne Joan Stevens Presque Ise Barbara Vaughan Barbara Dickey Belfast Evelyn Young Searsport Louise Fullmer Orono Jane Longfellow East Machias Betty Busch Mechanic Falls Elmer Calvin Bowen Robert Marston Auburn Alvin Littlefield Joseph Hoy Portland Joseph Hamblen Merton Libby Gorham Richard Palmer George Anderson Maynard A. Anderson Raymond Beal Myron Earle Arnold Earle Joseph Karkos W. C. Damon Albert Damon Lisbon J. C. Mealey Richmond Raymond Gingrow Gardiner Ruth Cogan Roxbury Mass Lucille Cote Pearl River N. Y Betty Patten Hamden Canandagua W. F. McCarty Amherst Eugene McBride Alfred McCarty Newton J. M. Damon North Conway N. H Sanford B. Nickerson Park Street Geraldine Ruth John Warren Coombs Edward V. Coombs High Street Nickerson Bates College Perkins Institute For the Blind Watertown Coombs Bentley School of Accounting and Finance Boston Army Air Forces Bath Trust Company

Sign Painter Plans Kiddie Shop Ad on Archway Wall

Paul Hart, local sign painter, will erect a four by five foot sign on the north wall of the archway from Front Street to the rear area. The sign promotes the Kiddie Shop on the Wilson block second floor and features a young child. Hart faced trouble removing years of pasted circus and carnival posters from the wall.

Paul Hart Front Street Wilson Hart

Annual Picnic at Odd Fellows Home Auburn

Residents of the Odd Fellows Home in Auburn are invited to an outing on August 3 on the Home grounds. Odd Fellows and Rebekahs across the state are invited. Attendees should bring lunches and coffee will be served at noon.

Odd Fellows Auburn Rebekahs

Ten motorcyclists pass Bath en route to Phippsburg beach resorts

A party of ten motorcyclists rode through Bath on Sunday while traveling to and from beach resorts in Phippsburg, enjoying the coastal town stop during their trip.

Bath Phippsburg

Scouts depart for two weeks training at Camp Hinds

Bowdoinham and nearby families are noted as hosting visitors and guests. Scout group including Sylvia, Pig and others leave Sunday for two weeks of training at Camp Hinds in Maine. Local residents, including Mr and Mrs Charles Hough and Mayors of Greenfield Mass, call on relatives and host visitors through the weekend.

Esa Sylvia Pig Sowdolnham Hinds William Beeae Hartley Doulas I Hara Hobart Hobart Clittord Ray Arthur Pelletier Richbb Rae Washington, D. C Dexter Stevens Ouavacook Charles Hough Linden Little J Jean Dorothy Greenfield Mass Little George Hackett Harvey Ames Ames Missessie Ames Water Raymond Richmond Misses Pearl Doris Gladys Raymond Lloyd Curtis Portland George Rowe China Terrance Curran Punta Gorda Fla Ellen Ober West Medford Alvah Peckham Horace Lancaster Hulse House Mi N Street Ian Sisters Lara White George Millay California Richmond Favor Boothbay Loomis Dyer Brunswick James Hall Browne

Mrs Leonard and Daughter Visit Aikenheads at Sabino

Mrs. Mary F. Leonard and her daughter from Marine Lincoln street were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Aikenhead and their daughter Bette Anne at Sabino.

Mary F. Leonard Marine Lincoln Street Thomas Aikenhead Bette Anne Sabino

Community Clubhouse Gathering Encourages Car Sharing

SH LANKING 4 PCN erckawetTheene clubhouse invites members to attend and asks those with cars to share rides or contact Miss Nellie Goodrich. After supper, games will be led by a committee including Mrs. Leask, Mrs. Jacob Smith, and Miss Addie Palmer, with many members expected.

erckawetTheene Rhea Ee Nellie Goodrich Leask Jacob Smith Addie Palmer

Reckless Driving Case Leads to Fine and Jail Probe

Tuesday in Municipal Court Judge Gardiner R ing heard Robert H G Harpswell plead guilty to a reckless driving charge from an accident on 1 West Bath. Gray was fined 100 and costs 4.79 with a week to pay or 30 days jail. Arthur T. Moore of Phippsburg pleaded guilty to intent to defraud Tellan of Bath. Moore must post 500 at Sagadahoc Superior Court October term. Loring Clark Bath was found not guilty of felonious assault on a minor and case discharged. One overtime parking case was placed on file.

Gardiner Ring Robert H. G Tellan Bath Deering Moore Sagadahoe Loring Clark

Joint Clam Bake Planned by VFW and American Legion

The Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Legion plan a joint clams bake on August 25 at Larr a on the New Meadows. A joint committee led by Jesse Saunders will organize the event and meet with the Legion on Tuesday at 7 30 p m to finalize plans.

Veterans of Foreign Wars G.A. R. Hall Roland Smith American Legion Larr ‘A New Meadows Legion Jesse Saunders Ernest Pinkham Robert Allen George Burns Robert Gordon Carl Swanton Legion Committee

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Eremony Rvice Club Miss Louise Avery A. G. Page CO Mrs. Gillies Miss Garwood North Street Bath, Maine N. Tel & Tel. Co Robert Anderson Mmeaeens Rae David Arthur Knights Cae Rink Bowdoinham SD Pera Olivia Dehaviland Ida Lupino Paul Henreid Sun Charles Coburn Tom Drake Beverly Tyler Mpaa Wain Clark Gueneder Joseph J. Smith Harpswell Beth E Pach Crimson Ghost Kent Taylor Shelia Ryan
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