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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1947

Page

6

Titcomb Turner Church Wedding Held Saturday

The Titcomb Turner church wedding featured bride Turner in a pale gown with tulle veil and shower bouquet of white blooms and sweetpeas. Music by Carl Albee filled the ceremony, and guests signed a book led by Eileen Titcomb. The reception showcased white floral decor as the couple departed for a two‑person wedding trip.

Titcomb-Turner Carl Albee Turner Jose Peas Morse High Pentagon Building Washington, D. C Edward York Street Alfred Park Street U. S. Navy Hyde Wind Eileen Titcomb Elaine Turner Selma A Tate

Feuds Enter Foam Street Dispute Over Time

A fragment notes feuds on Foam Street, with dispute centered on time and location. Authorities or residents are unnamed, details are unclear, but tension is hinted as ongoing.

Benefit Card Party A Pleasant Community Event

Twelve tables of contract were in play at the benefit card party hosted by Mrs. at the summer event. A luncheon featuring lobster and egg salad rolls, tea, coffee, and brownies followed the games, with Mrs. ood of West assisting.

Bath women plan to ship toys to French children

A Bath group plans to send simple inexpensive bath toys to children in France via the Iron Works ship. Readily usable old toys are welcome. Donations should be left at the Cosmos Club house or arrangements made by calling Mrs Eastham Guild.

Bath France Aen A Cosmore

Oliver and Fifield Couple Wed at Wesley Church Parsonage

Ladie Fifield widow of Chauncey W Fifield of 25 Milan street and Earl Oliver of 19 Milan street married Saturday evening at Wesley Methodist church parsonage. Rev Joseph Clare performed the single ring ceremony. The couple will reside at 25 Milan street. Oliver works as a moulder for Hyde Windlass Co.

Ladie Fifield Chauncey W. Fifield Milan Street Earl Oliver Wesley Methodist Church Joseph Clare Nimard Fifield Oliver Hyde Windlass Co

Brown and Small Wed in Bath Morning Ceremony

Edward A. Brown MM USN of 20 Raymond Court and Verna R. Small of 38 Newton Road were married this morning in Bath by Justice Frank O Dunton.

Edward A. Brown Usn Raymond Court Verna R. Small Newton Road Bath Frank O Dunton N. P

Pastime Horse Show Attracts Top Entries In Maine

The Pastime Horse Show expands with more entries from Maine and beyond. Secretary Carl E. Albee reports top horses from W. E. Rogers stables Gardiner and Henry Ibeau Brunswick, plus Boston Garden show winners. Weekend event kicks off Saturday August 16 at 11 with riders of all ages and car parking by reservation.

Maine Tipp Carl E. Albee W. E. Rogers Gardiner Henry Ibeau Brunswick Boston Garden Major Topping Prince Charming Mr. Albee Washington Street

City Playground Outing At Popham Draws 260 Children

More than 260 children visited the beach at Popham for a City Playground outing. The event was led by Bill Milliken and Thelma Knights with guards and attendants ensuring safety. Next week’s Wednesday trip will be the last before the final party on the 21st.

Ing Bath Popham Bill Milliken Thelma Knights

Maine Coast Highlights and Recipes From Kittery to Eastport

Harriet Jean Anderson profiles Maine coast scenery from Kittery to Eastport in a Sunday Herald Tribune spread. The magazine piece blends travel notes with regional recipes such as baked lobster fish chowder blueberry pie and red flannel hash accompanied by coastal photographs.

Elessee Maine New York Herald- Tribune Harriet Jean Anderson Herald- Tribune Home Institute Kittery Eastport

Ulfelders Visit Friends After Canadian Vacation

Dr and Mrs Howard Ulfelder with sons Howard Jr and John visited Mrs Huse in Snow Park overnight. The family, recently vacationing in Canada and Northern Maine, left Bath to spend weeks with Dr Ulfelders in Maplewood Virginia with Dr and Mrs Ulfelder.

Howard Ulfelder Howard, Jr John Winchester Mass

Centennial club meeting reports profit and changes

The centennial activities committee reports a small profit despite bad weather. Mrs Ese presided over August business with reports from chairmen. Mrs Wallace Ham resigns backyard chair, Mrs Mabel Harris named successor, Crabtree joins club. September committees formed under Mrs Lemont and Mrs Trueworthy.

Ese Wallace Ham Mabel Harris Ida Lemont Man Eelive Crabtree Horse Old Loud Trueworthy Ae Een Hily Mise Nellie Good

Joint Picnic Party at Rosedale Brings Happy Memories

The Sterling Bible class and Free Will Workers of Corliss Street Baptist church held their annual joint picnic last week at the Coombs cottage in Rosedale on the New Meadows. Guests enjoyed boating, bathing, fireside toasts, and crafts while thanking the hosts for a memorable day with amiable weather and cheerful recreation. Mr and Mrs Laforest Coombs hosted. attendees included Mrs. Carrie Trott, Mrs. Harold Walker, Mrs. Orris Ames and Linda, Mrs. Jacob Wheeler, Mrs. Marie Berry, Mrs. Benjamin Coombs, Lloyd Coombs and sons, Beverly Coombs, Donald Coombs, and Clifton O Page of Philadelphia, who later traveled to Swanton.

Sterling Bible Class Free Will Corliss Street Marie Berry Benjamin Coombs Lloyd Coombs Lloyd, Jr Dicky Rs. Leccrest Coombs Beverly Donald

Club Adds New Member and Guests in Meeting

A local club admits Mrs. William Robson as a new member and welcomes guests including Mrs. Per ley Creamer and others. Attendees listed include Mrs. Hollis Leeson Stinson and George McLellan among the attendees and Miss Virginia Baker.

William Robson Perley Creamer Hollis Leeson Stinson G Brown Forrest Baker Cromwell Wilber Presley Seeger Reginald Stacy George McLellan Virginia Baker

Former Governor Sewall set to return to Maine in October

Former Governor Sumner Sewall and Mrs Sewall plan to leave Germany next month and arrive in Bath around October 1. Their children David Nicholas and Alexandra sail from Bremerhaven next Sunday and will join them at Small Point on arrival. Sewall, recently in the American military government, has been cited as a possible U S senator replacement for Wallace Hite and expresses a strong desire to return to Maine despite enjoying his work in Germany.

Sumner Sewall Sewall Germany Bath David Nicholas Alexandra Bremerhaven Small Point Seerney American Milinng American Export Airlines U. S Wallace Hite Maine Gergram Wurtemberg

Air Medal Awarded Lieutenant Cleon B Wright

The Air Medal is awarded to Commander, U S Naval Base Portsmouth N H for lieutenant (j g) Cleon B Wright of 10 Crawford Drive Ba in the United States Navy. He earned the honor for meritorious achievement in aerial flight as pilot of a fighter plane in Squadron Saverten during operations against Japanese forces near Kyushu Japan and the Nansei Islands from April 21 to May 14. Wright contributed to his squadron's success by inflicting damage on enemy installations and upholding the highest U S Naval Service traditions.

U. S. Naval Base Portsmouth N. H Cleon B. Wright Crawford Drive Maine Secre- President United States Wright Saverten Kyushu Japan Een United States Naval Service

Missionary Elizabeth Haupt to Speak at Nazarene Churches

Elizabeth Haupt, a missionary from China, is in Bath for parent audiences at the First Nazarene. She will speak at Rockland and Ban sfeeld Town meetings and at the Walon churches about the “Wonderful” and related topics. Friends plan to attend the event.

Elizabeth Haupt China Bath

Gala Reception Honored Guests From Farand Near

More than 200 attendees gathered in a room decorated with yellow for a reception hosted by Mrs. and the guests of honor. Lt. 5 and Miss Hitchcock wore black faille afternoon dresses with white headbands. Miss Nancy Sewall kept the guest book as attendees included Sarees Hite Theodore Webb and Miss Mary Webb of Mere Point among others from Brunswick, South Weymouth, Salem, Newton, East Morris Town, Gainesville, and more.

Constance Mra Carol Parchet Brunswick Pillsbury South Weymouth Mass John J. Barry Salem John Usdon Newton Ert S. Allyn Allen Iscasset and Stuart Paula Chapinockwich David Bur J. William Schwab Morart Hetler Vicersee Usn Ne Gates USN East and Slyvester En Philvester Maybelle Hunt Stark Hesseltine Morristown N. J John Cunningham Gainesville Texas

Engagement Notice for Dorothy Gaylord of South Hadley

William H. Gaylord of 85 College Street South Hadley Massachusetts announces the engagement of his daughter Dorothy to a son of Mr and Mrs Shea of 90 Oliver Street The couple is from Bates College and Oceanside High School with a wedding date not yet set

William H. Gaylord College Street South Hadley Mass Dorothy Arice Shea Oliver Sernts Gaylord Oe Ee Jun Athee Maras High Wehoof Ocalea Danee Bates College

Mrs Abbott and Son Passes Away in Boothbay Harbor

Mrs. Fred Abbott and her son Wayne of Boothbay Harbor died after a brief illness. The family obituary notes Mrs Abbott’s sister Mrs Haze resided on Washington Street.

Fred Abbott Wayne Boothbay Harbor Mrs Haze Washington Street

Bon Doinham Residents Attend Large Rural Gathering

The article notes Bon Doinham residents and family events, including a Methodist church gathering in Dresden with Rev. Herbert Aldrich and soloist Mrs. Solon Purington, plus a picnic and social visits from local families. It mentions a fishing club event and a fire at a timberland area burned by afternoon, none nearby buildings.

Iven Clarange Mmer MacDougal Pond Erereee Gee Cutler Stella Randall Ivan Lang George Hamil Leselen Rnish Old Rollins Mery Lity Marlena Cottage Ann Old Ag Herbert Aldrich Phillips Solon Purington Ifford Gray York Ohio California Massachusetts Jane Browne Richmond Bowdoinham

Local Social Notes Include Visits and Family Gatherings

Community members share Friday and weekend visits with relatives in Gardiner Orland and West Springfield. Attendees include Mrs Carrolls family, Mr and Mrs Winsredt, and Adelbert Temple who bought the Charles Bodge farm on the Ridge. A 80th birthday celebration and a reunion at Fadla are noted along with hospital care for Maude Welch and travel to Dig Island for a day trip.

Alvin Eonton Land Eerward Wilgon Co Vbestile Fadla Carrie Foster Welch Southee Lauris Wilson Laur Ivan Lang Dlg Island Reginald Dore Richard Roger Leighton South Gardiner Maude Bill ‘Welch Gardiner General Hospital Linden Little Greenfield Mass Nathan Fowler New Clifford Geay Forest Pada West Springfield Ora Yeaton David Millay

Justus Hanks Attends Augusta Republican Meeting

Local report notes Justus Hanks attended a Monday Augusta gathering of the Republican committee, with mentions of Senator Owen and state delegates.

Justus Hanks Bath Augusta Republican Committee Owen

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