Wedding in traditional white gown with gladioli and pearls
A Saturday wedding featured a bride in a white gown with a long train and pearl accents, flanked by white gladioli and candles. The ceremony included Mrs Thatcher Pinkham as matron of honor, Mrs Douglas as sister, and Mrs Jo as mother. reception details note a tiered cake and gifts of silver and linen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carsere
Thatcher Pinkham
Douglas
Ana Tae Ee
Melvin
Kennebeck House
New Bates
Lewis
Wedding Trip Celebrated Amid Confetti Shower
Mrs. Coogan wore a cream linen travel suit with gardenia corsage as she left for a wedding trip. The couple will reside in Ipseeee, Mass., where their home awaits occupancy. Out of town guests included the groom’s parents Mr. and Mrs. J Russell Coogan and sister Marilyn and brother Robert, all of Somerville, Mass., and Mr. and Mrs. C Louis Christopherson of Freeport.
Hunnewell Drake Wedding Held at Groveville Church
Miss Carol Eva Drake daughter of Mr and Mrs Edgar L Drake of Oliver Street and James Hunnewell were wed Sunday at the Groveville Catholic church by Rev Albert J Hammond. The bride wore a white two piece dress with a colonial bouquet of sweet peas. Attending were Mrs Raymond Webster and best man Mr Webster. The couple left for a wedding trip to Auburn. Mrs Hunnewell is Morse High School 1946 alumna employed by W T Grant Co. Heer and Mr Hunnewell is an Edward Little High School Auburn graduate, ex Army, now with Bath Iron Works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carol Eva Drake
Edgar L. Drake
Oliver’street
James Hunnewell
Groveville
Albert J. Hammond
David L. Drake
Raymond Webster
Mr. Webster
Auburn
Hunnewell
Morse High School
W. T. Grant Co
Edward Little High School
Bath Iron Works
Holstein herd records set by Rackley in Maine testing
The Rackley herd in Tops ham completed a year of production testing in the Heard Improvement Registry of the Holstein-Friesian Association of America. The herd averaged 446 pounds of butterfat and 12,296 pounds of milk, from cows milked twice daily. Testing was supervised by the University of Maine in cooperation with the Holstein-Friesian Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sh-Ow
Charles H. Rackley
Topsham
Heard Improvement Registry
Holstein- Friesian Association of America
University of Maine
Holstein-Friesian Association of America
Five Sagadahoc Children Attend Pine Tree Camp
More than 100 youngsters attend Pine Tree Camp run by the Pine Tree Society for Crippled Children Inc. From Bath are Robert Dorsey Harrison Hobbs John Logan and Ralph Wright and Ronald Cloutier of Richmond. Easter Seals fund the operations with Mrs James A Gillies leading this year in Sagadahoc County. Activities include swimming rowing fishing sports hiking and camp craft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sagadahoc
Pine Tree
Pine Tree Society For Crippled Child Inc
Robert Dorsey
Harrison Hobbs
John Logan
Ralph Wright
Bath
Ronald Cloutier
Richmond
James A. Gillies
Large Gathering Hosts at TATA OD COTTAGE
A midweek social at TATA OD COTTAGE hosted by Mr and Mrs Allen M Irish featured meals, boat rides, motorboat sails near the islands, and a contract game. Guests included Rev Joseph Purdue and Alice Lorraine plus many locals, with thanks expressed to the hosts and plans for another picnic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geraldine
Norma Jean Nickerson
Irish
Joseph O. Purdue
Alice Lorraine
Turer
Alice Alice Varney
David Black
Fred Bowie
Harry Bowie
Guest
Shise
Visitors from Canal Zone Arrive for Bath Summer Visit
Mrs. Flavel S. Pierce and her son Franklin of Gamboa Canal Zone arrived in Bath to spend the summer with her sister Sadie Coombs. This first Bath visit in seven years follows wartime travel restrictions and the Panama Line ship Ancon’s reassignment back to canal service after refurbishment. The Ancon served in Mediterranean and Pacific campaigns and was famed for its wartime role and the broadcast of Japan’s surrender on the Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flavel S. Pierce
Franklin
Gamboa
Canal Zone
Bath
Canal Service
Mediterranean
Pacific
Japan
U.S
Missouri
Engagement Announced for Jane Varney to William H York
Mr and Mrs Chester Varney announce the engagement of daughter Jane to William H York son of Mr and Mrs Herbert York of Damariscotta Mills York is a Lincoln Meade Newcastle graduate and U S Army Air Forces veteran with overseas service He works for Hyde Windlass Co Miss Varney is Morse High School graduate awaiting employment at Hyde Windlass Co No wedding date set
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester Varney
Jane
William H. York
Herbert York
Damariscotta Mills
York
Lincoln Meade
Newcastle
U. S. Army Air Forces
Hyde Wndlass Company
Varney
Morse High Hool
Hyde Windlass Co
Fossil Findings Trace Turtle Existence Back 100 Million Years
Fossil discoveries indicate turtles have inhabited Earth for about one hundred million years, marking a long, enduring presence in the fossil record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earth
Worcester Bride Wears Silk Dress for Farmington Groom
Miss Polly Osborn, daughter of Mr and Mrs Osborn of Worcester, wed S Worsnop of Farmington Connecticut in a period dress of silk and illusion veil. Best man Allen Breed of Erie and ushers Jerome Howe John Dorsey and others. The couple planned a Lake Champlain trip then reside in Orange New Jersey while the groom works for Western Electric. Worcester Polytechnic alumnus served in the armed forces and earned honors in engineering societies.
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Ieeontieas
Worcester
Tama
S. Worsnop
Farmington
Polly Osborn
Coit
Lithian
Ann G. MacCollum
Schineet Tady
N. Y
Osborn
Allen Breed
Erie
Jerome W. Howe, Jr
John Worthington Dorsey
Washington, Penn
John Herald Starr
William Schofield
Orange
N. J
Lake Champlain
Western Electric Co
Kearny N. J
Wellesley College
Morse High School
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Phi Delta Ethete Fraternity
Siema Xi
Tau Beta Pi
British sloop Snipe departs Bath for goodwill tour
The British sloop Snipe left Bath at 6 30 am for a nine‑stop goodwill voyage through the United States and Canada before returning to Bermuda in October. Commander J M Villiers and British naval attaché Capt P W Wootten dined aboard during a Bath Centenary visit. Bath residents commend the crew for their conduct and appearance in port.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bar Harbor
Bermuda
United States
Canada
J. M. Villiers, Obe
Robert Hale
Donald N. Small
P. W. Wootten
Walington
All of
Bath
Emery Bradley Wedding Friday in Charlestown
Elvira Eliza Bradley daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William E. Butters of Charlestown Mass and George Emery of Bath were married Friday evening at 7 30 at the Winter Street Congregational parsonage. Rev Joseph O Purdue performed the double ring ceremony. Attendants were the groom’s daughter Virginia Emery and his son Frank M Emery of Portland as best. The bride wore a blue ensemble with matching accessories and a summer frock for the bridesmaid. Mr Emery is foreman teamster at Hyde Windlass Co. The couple will reside at 302 Center Street after a wedding trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elvira Eliza Bradley
William E. Butters
Charlestown
Mass
George Emery
Bath
Winter Street Congregational Church
Joseph O. Purdue
Virginia Emery
Frank M. Emery
Portland
Emery
Hyde Windlass Co
Center Street
Morse High Class of 44 Bride Wed in Summer Attire
Mrs. Cogs ign wore a summer frock with a nia hat and a shoulder corsage. The bride, a Morse High School graduate, and the groom, a U S Army veteran, married in a ceremony followed by a tiered wedding cake and ices. Assisting guests included Mrs. Janet Colley Full and Mrs. David Sprague. The couple left for a wedding trip and will reside in Lambert Park.
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Mars
Hilde
Ley Fullerton
Leregli Co Grarri
Cogs Ign
Morse High
Janet Colley Full
David Sprague
Packard
Lambert Park
David Melvin Pratt Hosts Third Birthday Party
Master David Melvin Pratt celebrated his third birthday with a lawn party for friends and neighbors. Mothers attended as the children played outdoor games and helped open gifts. Buffet refreshments centered on a large decorated cake with floral candy baskets and lollipops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Melvin Pratt
Shirley Pratt
David
Mary
Martha Pratt
Sandra
Michael Perkins
Susan
Peter Farrell
Betty
Harold Mott
Arthur
Iva Dennis Perkins
Edward Morse
Marcia Holbrook
Douglas Duncan
Theresa Williams
Norma
Milton MacDonald
Gloria
David Pratt
Louise Francis MacDonald
Ruth Totman
Bertha Holbrook
Lila Morse
En Perkins
Mary Pratt
Irene Perkins
Anna Pratt
Doll Carriage Parade Set for August 14 in City Park
The Seventh Annual Doll Carriage Parade will be held August 14 at 2 PM in City Park after the boys bicycle race. All girls may participate if they register at the playgrounds beforehand. younger boys share a wheel parade at the same time. Prizes in three divisions. Volunteers with unused doll carriages may loan them by calling 1192-W.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward J. McMann
Garden Club Winners Named In Falmouth Event
The Slocuth board gathering in Enfield and Wethington discussed veterans affairs and special groups. Afternoon flower shows honored Bertha Ham and Oswantha Garden Club members with prizes. East Millinocket joined Federation as its 67th member.
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L. N
Slocuth Board
Ge Enfield
Wethington SC
St. Mary’s Garden Club
Falmouth
Former Bath Boy Set to Meet President
John A. eee gon of Mr and Mrs Arth Tracey of Batney, formerly of Bathers in D C, will join a National Government Forum hosted by the American Legion. The event will feature an interview with President Truman and top Cabinet Army and Navy officials.
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John A. Eee
Arth. Tracey
Batney
Bathers
D.C
Legion
Eratovel American Legion
Truman
Army
Navy
J.r
Fetland
John A. Trapey
Woolwich
Winchenbach Plans Demolition of Structure on Washington Street
Dr Francis A Winchenbach of Washington street moves to tear down the ee stable on his property amid plans to demolish or build new structures. The project, still in early stages, signals potential changes to the site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis A. Winchenbach
Washington Street
Presen
Wedding couples and local notices from Waltham society page
The article details a two week wedding celebration for Francis Meisner and his bride at St Marys church and Governor Gore club in Waltham. It lists wedding party members and family connections, plus a series of personal items mentioning guests visits and hospital stays in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis BE
Meisner
Waltham, Mags
St. Marys Church
Waltham
Governor Gore Club
Ward Avenue
Alf
Richearne
Calvin L. Meisner
Evelyn Nage
Mass
Mary Lilly
Bay Road
Sally Bancroft
Providence
R. I
Sylvia Eeeveay
William Gray
Gardiner General Hospital
Ernest Frye
Wil Hamilton
Boston
Elmer Powers
Edith
Brunswick
Edward Wilson
Philadelphia
Aela Ht
Elaine Gilpatrick
Richmond
Bowdoinham Names Honorary Wedding Guest
Miss Marilyn Brawn, a Brunswick telephone operator, is spending the week at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs George Brawn in Bowdoinham. Mr Keene, a familiar Bowdoinham visitor, died in a Cape Cod hospital at 81. Mr and Mrs William Craft of Hartford Conn are vacationing with Mrs Craft's mother Mrs George Hoo r and Mrs Delma Curtis returning home Saturday from Canada. Mrs Johnson attends funeral services for Charles Keene in Bowdoinham.
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Ambre H
Hanson
Canada
Johnson
Dennis
Charles Keene
Cape Cod
Mass
Keene
Bowdoinham
Marilyn Brawn
Brunswick
Aer
eGorge Brawn
Bowdoinham Ridge Free Will Baptist Homecoming Service
Bowdoinham Ridge Free Will Baptist holds its annual homecoming service Sunday at 10 30 a m. The preacher is Rev H F Aldrich of Phillips with Mrs m as soloist and Solon Putington in charge of the program. Wray memorials and a shawhee flower will be arranged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowdoinham ‘Ridge
Free Will Baptist
H. F. Aldrich
Phillips
Summers Cottage at Birch Point Passes in Bath
Summers, the Shockford cottage at Birch Point, passed away Tuesday in Bath, details and survivors not listed in the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shockford
Birch Point
Bath
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