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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1952
Page
4
The Maine D A R meets at Augusta House to map plans for fall and winter. With 37 chapters and about 2300 members, the state aims to complete the National Building Fund with a $5000 quota and finish Yale Memorial Bell Tower.
Miss Jean Caton was guest of honor at a surprise shower given by Mrs Lauriston Caton and Mrs Addison Caton at the Catons' home on Pine Street. She will wed Sgt. Richard Soule U.S.M.C. in September. Guests and refreshment details follow with a note on scarce lobsters in New Meadows.
Miss Geraldine Ann Pearson daughter of Mr and Mrs Edward Heald wed Tuesday at her parents home in Woolwich Rev Bela A Bergquist officiated The bride wore a blue net gown and bouquet Barbara Hudson was maid of honor Charles Tibbet Jr Best Man The ceremony was followed by a tiered cake cutting Attendees included extended family and local residents The bride attended Bath schools Morse High School and Mr Hedden is with the U S Navy at Brunswick Naval Air Base
Miss Patricia Mae Goldsmith, a Morse High School graduate last June, has joined the United States Women's Marine Corps and is in basic training at Parris Island South Carolina. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs W Irving Goldsmith of Topsham and worked this summer at a Brunswick store.
Attending physician Joseph I. Smith reports 14 year old Winfield Rytky is recovering well after a .22 cartridge exploded at Daley's Cave yesterday. The injury was accidental and the boy's condition described as very good.
Mrs Carroll Davis entertained her contract group at her Summer Bay Point home last week. Dinner was at noon before the game and social evening. Attendees included Mrs J Emery Footer, Mrs Edith Lemont, Miss Arlene Footer, Carroll Davis, and J Emery Footer. The group meets again Aug 25 at Mrs Footer's High Street residence. Cheap steel was first produced in 1856 by the Bessemer process.
A New Jersey mother, Betty Swanton Hubbard, now Mrs Harrison Hubbard of Red Bank, hosts a visiting child from New York City slums. She joins other young matrons in giving poor children a respite with clean air, flowers, swimming, and meals, some for the first time away from the city.
Miss Chloe A. Deraps of Court istreet was guest of honor at a surprise farewell dinner at Hotel Eagle Brunswick last week before leaving Bath Iron Works after five years in the Safety Department. Her guests included many local women. she will marry Dana Jewett of Woolwich next Saturday.
Methuen organ builder Thomas Bowers guides the Winter Street Congregational church in Bath through a weeks long installation. The $15 090 project aims for completion in early fall with $2 500 still to raise from 200 plus contributing families. Prof D Robert Smith of Bates College advised and will play at the dedicatory concert. The Ladies Aid group led fundraising efforts through sales and suppers.
Mr. and Mrs. William B hosted a surprise celebration at their 76 Bluff Road home on August 8 honoring Mr. and Mrs. Frank Burnell of Willow Street for their 32nd wedding anniversary. The Bath natives married Aug 7 1920 at St Marys Church. Gifts included money and cards. refreshments featured an iced cake with ice cream punch and confections.
West Point residents rally for a community house project showing spunk and hard work in fundraising. The effort highlights neighborhood spirit and calls for public help and good wishes to reach the goal.
A community stage event at the City Playgrounds drew a large child audience Friday afternoon. Sandra Francher won first in the younger group with an energetic alge pad routine, while Donald Dorsey and Ruth Over performed together. Third went to Andy Knight in patriotic regalia with Me and My Teddy Bear. The eight and under group included Joys groupie and others. nine and over featured Merline Osborne, the Ashe Sisters, Judy and Mabel, and more. Gerald Bonney hosted and Mrs. Lillian Donaco accompanied as pianist. judges were Bath residents and South Portland’s Mrs. Schwerin.
Three oversized tomatoes grown by Olaf Pearson in Winnegance attract attention as locals wonder if they can be topped. Pearson, an experienced gardener, previously cultivated on a large scale in Aroostook before settling in Winnegance.
Mr and Mrs William Towson Taylor of Glenwick Green wich Conn announce the engagement of daughter Ann Towson Taylor to John Scudder Boyd Jr son of Mr and Mrs John Scudder Boyd of Haddonfield NJ Miss Taylor attended Rosemary Hall Bard College and Katherine Gibbs School He is a Kent School and University of Pennsylvania graduate Delta Phi member He works with the Dumont Television Network
A visitor to Bath remarks that while traveling northern New England for weeks he has seen many girls on business streets and in stores yet believes only a few would fit the front line chorus of a big city musical comedy.
Miss Evelyn Sherwood McPhee daughter of Mr and Mrs Howard McPhee of 43 Dummer street married Robert Baker son of Mr and Mrs H Frank Baker of East Setauket Long Island New York Saturday afternoon at three at St Marys rectory John E Bellefontaine officiated the double ring ceremony A reception followed at the brides home The couple left on a wedding trip and will reside at 50 Elm street Out of town guests included Mr and Mrs H Frank Baker Gregory Baker Mrs Joseph Deacon Vincent and others from East Setauket West Hempstead Fryeburg Waterville New York City and Long Island
Mrs. Robert Starl ing was guest of honor at a surprise stork shower hosted by Mrs. Walter Longley on Drayton Road. Guests enjoyed gifts in a pink blue white bassinet and light refreshments after the unwrapping. Many attendees listed include Mrs. Cyrus Longley Mrs. A G Longley Diane Longley Mrs William Suthern and others.
Between 1944 and 1951 the U.S. labor market expanded by 9 million workers as the workforce grew from 54 million to 63 million, signaling postwar labor strength.
Bowdoinham residents receive tax bills with noel year relief noted while values show little effect on bills. A fall wedding is announced for Miss Dorothy Dunlap Webb and Lewsey Hugh Quimby at 11 a m on August 30 with Bates and Lincoln Academy ties. Various personal items mention travels, visits, births, and community events across local families and clubs.
Vivian N Presby engaged to Pvt Ralph Champeon son of Clyde and Mrs Champeon. Presby works at Camp Wonderland Sharon Massachusetts while Champeon serves in the U S Army stationed at Fort Monmouth New Jersey. No wedding date set.
A pre nuptial shower was hosted by Mrs Edward Vigne at 1187 High street Monday evening for Miss June O Tabbie, daughter of Mr and Mrs John H Labbie of 1215 High street, who will wed Alan Wilkie Thursday. Gifts included a 10 piece stainless steel set and a pressure cooker. Attendants included Miss Jeezy Teasley Miss Jean Vigue and several related relatives.
In Bath on Saturday Miss Toorthy Dickinson and Mr. and Mrs. Bert Merrill with daughter Barbara visited Lakewood for the evening. Walter Maloon, once ill, shows improvement. Mrs. Raymond Rendall from All came to spend time with R. A. Dickinson and Miss Dorothy Dickinson. Mr. and Mrs. Vernie Tourtilotte return from a week in Bucksport and nearby areas.
A Nebulous tip suggests Charles F. Cummings, Sagadahoc County Republican State Senate candidate, may run for governor. The speechmaker at Bodwell Grange Hall in Small Point during a recent lobster stew supper is cited as a sign of shifting plans.
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