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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1947

Page

5

Stiles and Army Air Forces veteran wed in Maine

Mrs. Stiles, graduated Morse High 1940, served 3 1/2 years in the Army Air Forces, plans to resume mechanical engineering at the University of Maine this fall. The couple, after their wedding at Gold Street Greenhouses, will reside in Lambert Park and had 8:30 train to Portland for a honeymoon. Out-of-town guests included P Webster of Fort Lee New Jersey and Grace Williams among others from Boothbay Harbor Biddeford Brownville Junction.

Gold Street

Anderson Page Wedding Sunday at Three OClock

Barbara Page marries Adelbert L. Anderson Jr in Brooklin church with a large attendance. Bride in white satin, maid of honor in yellow rayon, bouquets of white asters and huckleberry greens. Reception by Mrs Page and family. guests from Rockland Biddeford Norway and Bath. Couple to Gorham Normal. he served three years in the Pacific.

Barbara Page Adelbert L. Anderson, Jr Brooklin Jane Stevens Virginia Trott McLain New Harbor Edith Clark Grace Bowley Rockland Dorothy Jackson Clark Island Jane Coutenay Biddeford Barbara Poole Norway Donald Page Bath Gorham Normal School Anderson Mr. Anderson Morse High School Lincoln Anderson Brooklin High School Gorham Normal

Mr and Mrs Leon Bemis of Gardiner

Mr and Mrs Leon K Bemis of Gardiner are named in a brief society notice detailing their residence in Gardiner and their connection to local events. The item confirms their matrimonial status and location without additional context.

Leon K. Bemis Gardiner

Upturned Bridge Table Makes Compact Clothes Line

A bridge table set upside down and stretched with heavy cord from leg to leg creates a usable clothes line in a small apartment.

Wedding Saturday at St. Mary's Church

Miss Shirley L. J ter of Mr and Mrs Walter 6, and ., married this morning in Bath. The bride wore white with white accessories and carried a white book. John McLaughlin of Bath was organist. Reception at the bride’s parents’ home followed, with decorations of cut flowers and a wedding cake cut by the sisters of the bride and groom. The groom, a Morse High School graduate, served in the Army and works at Bath Iron Works. he belongs to Bath Lodge Elks.

Shirley L. Jter Walter Uae Arleen James Amerise Bourque Iron Works Mr. Bourque Morse High School Bath Iron Works Bath Lodge of Elks

Lawn Party At Nequasset Farm Bureau Attracts Members

Nequasset Farm Bureau hosted a successful lawn party and Mid-Summer sale on Wednesday and invited members to attend the first early Fall meeting on September 10 at the Leeman residence hosted by Mrs Ina Leeman and daughter-in-law Mrs Charlotte Leeman.

Nequasset Farm Bureau Ina Leeman Charlotte Leeman Leeman

Engagement announced for Eliza Hill and Raphael Bushey

Mr and Mrs William A Hill of 645 Middle Street announce the engagement of their daughter Eliza Elizabeth Theresa to Raphael P Bushey son of Peter F Bushey formerly of Bath and the late Mrs Bushey Miss Hill attended Morse High School and works as a clerk at Senter's Inc Bath Mr Bushey formerly resided here and was employed in the Times composing room and is now in Draw Plans for a Labor Day wedding are being made.

William A. Hill Middle Street Eliza Elizabeth Theresa Raphael P. Bushey Peter F. Bushey Bath Miss Hill Morse High School Senter’s Inc Bushey

La Monde and Anderson nuptials held at Small Point home

The wedding of Howard E. La Monde of Small Point and Ellen Marian Anderson of Fort Wayne Indiana took place August 13 at Rev. David L. Wilson's residence. Groom was attended by Douglas Pye of Small Point and bride by her daughter Jean Anderson. They plan to reside at West Point.

Howard E. la Monde Small Point Ellen Marian Anderson Fort Wayne Indiana David L. Wilson Douglas Pye Jean Anderson West Point

Organic ooze layers blanket ocean floor in vast thickness

The ocean floor is covered by organic ooze forming layers ranging from hundreds of feet to several miles in depth. This pervasive sediment reshapes the seabed, suggesting long term deposition and potential impacts on geological processes and benthic habitats.

Replacement bridge planned for Old Arrowsic area

Maine authorities plan a suspension type bridge from Sasanoa Bluffs to replace the existing drawbridge at Old Arrowsic. Work timing depends on ice and foundation settling, with anticipated long term savings from eliminating the draw operation.

Maine Sasanoa Bluffs Okr Bridge

Cost of Maintaining Old Arrowsic Reaches High Figure

A state highway chief engineer informs a Georgetown resident that the cost of maintaining the old Arrowsic structure has amounted to 73,452.64 dollars over 18 years since state takeover. The figure excludes ongoing repair funding yet to be counted.

Georgetown Lucius D. Barrows

Garden Club Dates for Coming Shows in Maine

The Garden Club Federation of Maine announces August and September show dates led by Mrs. Burton L. Preston of Bath. Events include Harpswell, Blue Hill, Buxton Center, Hampden, Gorham, Bryant Pond, Warren, Groveville, Waterville, Orrington, Vanceboro, Phillips, Bar Harbor, South Portland, and Rockland venues on various August days plus a November Fall Flower and Hobby Show.

Garden Club Federation of Maine Burton L. Preston Bath Federation Harpswell G. C Yeearne Hall West Harpsne Blue Hill G. C Gorham G. C Gorham Hoe Bryant Pond Ginnie Warren Women’s Club Grover Hall Warren Groveville G. C Groveville Hall Buxton Maine Gladiolus Society Colby Alumnae Waterville Orrington G. C North Orrington Chapel Vanceboro

Edible plants highlight vitamin C sources and auto trends

A brief note lists watercress and strawberries as rich in ascorbic acid and mentions wild rose hips as another vitamin source. It adds that about one sixth of all U.S. men are in the automotive field, indicating occupational trends.

U. S

Legion Drum Corps Plan By Post

Legion post plans to form a drum corps for the coming season. The alumni group, led by Sam Jr, hopes to stage performances similar to prewar games and is coordinating with the state game warden.

Legion Post Drum Corps

Toys to France Drive Opens in Bath Maine

Bath Maine residents organize a General Mills toy drive to support French children. Donations of simple inexpensive playthings are welcomed and may be left at the Cosmopolitan club or arranged for pickup by calling Mrs Eastham Guild at 1628 W. The effort follows ships being built at Bath Iron Works for transport.

General Mills Bath Maine Bath Iron Works France Cosmopolitan Club Coopera

Car-Nation roadster enters Glidden Tour after Bath parade win

Ralph T Gould and Eaton 8throp of Cape Elizabeth won Bath Centennial parade first prize as oldest car. The 1013 Car-Nation roadster will join the Glidden Tour, starting in Plymouth New Hampshire and touring New England through Intervale Poland Spring Portland and other towns, with the route set to pass Bay Port land on Tuesday September 22.

Ralph T. Gould Eaton 8Throp Cape Elizabeth Bath New England Plymouth Intervale Poland Spring Portland Mouth N. H Es Vacant Mass Net. R. I Kaye Portland

Maine Elks Day At State Fair Planned In Lewiston

The first annual Maine Elks Day at the Maine State Fair on Wednesday September 3 invites all Elks in the state to attend. Lewiston Lodge of Elks has appointed a committee chairman to handle all arrangements.

Maine Lewiston Lodge of Elks Oe

Lightning Strikes Kings Point Cottage Damaging Property

A Times report describes a lightning strike at a Kings Point cottage owned by Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Card of Lisbon Falls. Holes blown in, stairs and door torn, roof edge damaged, and interiors broken as three bright flashes hit in quick succession.

Times Benjamin Card Lisbon Falls

Giles-Chandler Wedding Reported In Bart County

Miss Flora L Giles daughter of Mr and Mrs Walter J Chandler married Saturday evening at the parsonage on Purdue Street with the Rev O Purdue officiating The couple plan to reside at their Bart home and their relatives attended the double service in a simple ceremony.

Flora L. Giles Chandler Walter J. Chandler Bartee N. H Pat Seturs Ter Street Ugg O.purdue Aoe Toni

Fragmentary historical note on early lubrication ideas

A partial OCR fragment mentions Nepen and petroleum lubrication appearing near the infancy of modern machinery. The text is incomplete and lacks clear context, dates, or identifiable figures to anchor a fuller summary.

Mid-Atlantic Vida’s Rise Extends Pole to Pole

A mid-Atlantic project titled Vida rises high above the floor, spanning nearly from one pole to the other. The ambitious structure is described as a long ascent with broad reach, symbolizing regional growth and cross-continental connections.

Frustrated reader notes insult over income in brief

A constrained message records a local complaint about an insult tied to income. The note references Fries tid Stee ae and T-tat in a brief, unclear statement. No further context or details are provided in the readable text.

Fries

Bowdoinham Grange Meeting Plans Town Water Supply

The Bowdoinham Grange plans a Friday evening meeting at their hall with Mrs. Erla Zachau in charge. Discussion covers a town water supply to aid firefighting and reduce insurance rates locally. Personal items note visits from Mrs. David Lynn and family of Larchmont New York and others staying with Mrs. Jane Brown with several local host gatherings.

Bowdoinham Rry Meeting Grange Erla Zachau David Lynn Larchmont N. Y Billy New York Jane Brown Roger Robinson Ha N. H Alvin Fontaine Louise Williamsell Portland

Local Residents Change Jobs After Visit at Frye Kin

A brief note states that after a weekend visit at Ernest Frye’s home, Mr. and Mrs. Moore return to Topsham. Mrs. Moore has resigned from her clerk position at the post office.

Frye Ernest Frye Moore Topsham

Also Mentioned on This Page

Patricia Web Karl H. Stiles Central Church Micros Eee Savings ”(Loan Association Bath ME ST. Mary’s Church Fr. T. C. Maney Bride Farm Bureau Pleasant Affair L’monde—Anderson H. M J.C. Steen Howard and Jim Washington ST South St Das Garden Club North Street Alunmrods Sam Jr Kings Point Cottage Louis A. Dole Giles Lor Rerio Oie Toeay Sun Shirley Temple Franchot Tone Hi Guy Madison Lakewood NCS RAED Dephee du Maurier Rebecca K. T. Stevens Skowhegan Ruth Williams Sheehan—Doughty Ae — of Jwek Boys Aiia
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