Bath couple marks fortieth wedding anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. Frank W. Danforth of 1075 High Street observe their fortieth wedding anniversary Friday. The Bath residents since 1915 were married August 24, 1911 in Rockland by Rev. Ufford. Both families and careers are detailed with children, schooling, and community affiliations noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank W. Danforth
High Street
Danforth
Bath
Rockland
Ufford
Frank L
Hattie (Adams) Danforth
Freedom
of Freedom and Freedom Academy
Thomas P
Emily (Clark) Raynes
St. John
N. B
United States
Knox General Hospital
Morse High School
Eleanor
Huse Memorial School
Jean
Goshen Center School
Goshen
Conn
Frank, Jr
University of Maine
Higgins Classical Institute
Charleston
Barbara
Alton P. Swett
Pre nuptial party for Miss Anna Cummings
A surprise party at Mrs. Laura Allain's Pratt street home honored Miss Anna Cummings ahead of her marriage to George M. Thomas set for August 31. Gifts in a decorated umbrella and other keepsakes were presented. guests included Mrs. Estella Rines and several local women. Miss Cummings works for the local W T Grant Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Allain
Pratt Street
Anna Cummings
George M. Thomas
Ane
Estella Rines
Paul Levesque
James MacMahan
Rebecca Landers
Edith Coombs
Ruth Davis
Margaret Miller
June Hallowell
Hattie Leask
Cellestine Marquis
Kay Bronson
Estelle Rines
SNIPE OFFICERS AND CREW APPRECIATIVE
A notice from Lieut. C B Lutyens Royal Navy Recreation Officer expresses appreciation for officers and crew. A framed picture of the British ship will be added to the community center wall as part of the decorations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. B. Lutyens
Ellis Tupper wedding held in Brunswick Saturday morning
Sgt John David Ellis of Bath and Miss Priscilla Agnes Tupper of New York City Brunswick were married at an eight o'clock nuptial mass at St Johns church Brunswick The couple received guests at the Knights of Columbus hall after the service The bride a Brunswick High School graduate and National Airlines employee wore a white nylon marquisette gown The groom son of Mrs Cora Burns of Bath and Everett Ellis of Bowdoinham is stationed at Mather Field California The wedding party included matron of honor bridesmaids and a flower girl The couple left for New Orleans by plane and will live in California while Ellis is stationed at Mather Field
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John David Ellis
Bath
Priscilla Agnes Tupper
New York
City
Brunswick
St. John's Church
Knights of Columbus
James Tupper
Brunswick High School
Aviation Training School
Boston
National Airlines
New York City
Sgt. Ellis
Cora Burns
Everett Ellis
Bowdoinham
Morse High School
Army Air Force
Mather Field
Calif
James Tupper, Jr
Margaret Doelling
Stamford
Conn
Gloria Wilson
Margaret Varney
Irene Bergeron
Freda Ann Sutherland
Paul Strout
Roland Pinette
Topsham
Albion Fleming
David McKellar
Charles LeBlanc
Sgt
Engagement announced for Beverly Ann Coombs
Mr and Mrs Laforest Coombs Brunswick announce the engagement of their daughter Beverly Ann Coombs to Robert E Dyer son of Mr and Mrs Ralph Dyer of Brunswick No date is set for the wedding Miss Coombs is a Morse High School junior and summer employee at J J Newberry She is a 1951 Brunswick High School graduate Mr Dyer left Tuesday to enter the U S Navy Air Corps
Far rells return from Rome Summer camp stint
Mr and Mrs Duncan H Far rell and children Susan and Peter return to their Winnengaee home after a summer in Rome where Mr Far rell directed a Pine Tree Home for Crippled Children camp. On Bath reopens Morse High School, he resumes duties as director of physical education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duncan H. Farrell
Susan
Peter
Winneganee
Rome
Farrell
Pine Tree Home For
Bath Schools
Morse High School
IPATTEN LOWDEN CHURCH WEDDING NEAR WASHINGTON
Miss Lucy Lowden of Washington and Morton Patten of Hampden Highlands wed Sunday at 1 30 in the Advent Christian Tabernacle Washington Rev John Holman officiated The couple fled to Northern Maine and Canada for two weeks and will reside at 712 High street after returning The bride is a Bath Iron Works employee and Erskine Academy graduate The groom is Hampden Academy and University of Michigan naval architecture graduate
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucy Evelyn Lowden
Washington
Morton Clarence Patten
Hampden Highlands
Advent Christian Campground
John Holman
Port Clyde
Clifton P. Lowden
Juliet
Harold Pattershall
Augusta
Ruth Davis
John Whitten
Presque Isle
Davis
David Claxton
Maynard Lee
William Reed
Linwood Lowden
Advent Christian Tabernacle
Advent Campground
High Street
City
Ernest Avery
Frank Gallagher
E. L. McCurdy
Jesse Allen
Germaine Bonney
Helen Avery
Helen Moses
A. K. Rogers
Edward Vigne
Lewis Prentiss
Pat French
Richard Jackson
Arthur Preney
Mildred G. Nichols
David R. Claxton
West Ath
Newton man John McAuliffe in Bath on business
John McAuliffe of Newton Massachusetts is spending a few days in Bath on business affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McAuliffe
Newton, Mass
Bath
Miss Barbara Flemmings Hosts Shower Ahead of Aug 31 Union
A miscellaneous shower for Miss Barbara Flemmings was hosted by Mrs. Scott Libby at Lambert Park Community hall with help from Mrs. Marietta Flemmings Miss Kay Libby and Miss Callie McKay. The event celebrated her forthcoming marriage to Edwin Small Jr of Bath set for August 31 with a bride's cake cut by the honoree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara Flemmings
Scott Libby
Lambert Park
Libby
Marietta Flemmings
Kay Libby
Callie McKay
Flemmings
Edwin Small, Jr
Bath
Hazel Barter
Constance Risteen
Shirley McKenna
Grace Young
Club Forty-Two Visits Peaks Island for Laura Play
Club Forty-Two members travelled to Peaks Island last Wednesday to attend the Play House showing of Laura. The trip started in Portland by private car, then Casco Bay Lines to the island, with refreshments in Portland afterward. The club will hold its first post summer meeting September 5 at Front Street rooms to discuss the September style show. attendees included Mrs Norman Adams and others plus one guest, Mrs Armand Petit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peaks Island
Laura
Portland
Casco Bay
Front Street
Norman Adams
Harry Allen
Domenic Cardosi
David Desmond
Howard Farr
Robert Footer
James Daley
Frances Grainger
Eliot Hanson
Arthur Sturtevant
Lawrence Wyman
William Greene
Harry E. Cooke, Jr
Milton Footer
Armand Petit
Bath Couple Observes Wedding Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. Solomon K. Greenblatt hosted a Monday night buffet at 233 Washington Street celebrating their 44th wedding anniversary. Greenblatt was recovering from a critical illness. Out of town greetings arrived from Mrs. Saul Levine formerly Sophie Greenblatt of New York City. Guests included Ada and Riva Greenblatt, Isa dore Singer family, Abraham Greenblatt and daughter Nancy, Ada Greenblatt, Riva Greenblatt, Owen Greenblatt and Iscar Greenblatt of Portland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Solomon K. Greenblatt
Washington Street
Greenblatt
Saul Levine
Sophie Greenblatt
New York City
Ada and
Riva Greenblatt
Isadore Singer
Anne
Stephen
Abraham Greenblatt
Nancy
Ada Greenblatt
Owen Greenblatt
Iscar Greenblatt
Portland
Former Bath Residents Call on Friends During Short Visit
Mr and Mrs Charles W Bemis and daughter Sarah, once Bath residents, spent a brief visit in Bath on Friday calling on friends. The Bemises previously lived in Boston and Washington DC where he held government posts. They note unusually warm weather with little rain this summer in contrast to Maine recent conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles W. Bemis
Sarah
Bath
Arthur G. Spear
Portland
North End
Bemis
Spear
Boston
Washington, D. C
U. S. Shipping Commission
Air Force Department
Winthrop
St Louis
Washington, D.C
Maine
Eagles Clambake Feeds 150 at West Bath Field
More than 150 Bath Aerie of Eagles members and guests gathered for the annual clambake at Belanger field in West Bath. The event featured a noon lobster clam feast, outdoor games, and a visit from Lewiston Aerie officers and a British frigate crew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath Aerie of Eagles
Belanger
West Bath
Herbert Anderson
Aerie
Setae
Lewiston Aerie
Ernest Velliere
State
Albert Dostie
Mrs Geiger Greeted by Bath Friends in Social Tea
Mrs Carroll Watson hosted a Friday noon tea at 937 Washington Bath for Mr John C Geiger of San Francisco and Dr Geiger visiting from California. About 30 guests attended including Anna Morse Morse's daughter Mrs Dean poured with aides from Mrs Lloyd Jermain Mrs Charles J Noyes Jr and Mrs Charles J Donnell. Dr Geiger showed a medal collection and is San Francisco Health Department head. Out of town guests included Mrs Paul K Niven of Brunswick and Mrs Jermain of Victoria British Columbia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll Watson
Washington Street
John C. Geiger
San Francisco
Calif
Dr. Geiger
Bath
Fred R. E. Dean
Dummer Street
Geiger
Anna Morse
Charles W. Morse
Dean
Lloyd Jermain
Victoria
N. B
Charles J. Noyes, Jr
Charles J. Donnell
Kalamazoo
Mich
Health Department
Paul K. Niven
Brunswick
B. C
Klamazoo
Navy Lt Alkazin Receives Bronze Service Medal for Korea
Lt. Frederick Y. Alkazin U.S.N. of Brooklyn and Bath is awarded the Bronze Service Medal for meritorious service as flag lieutenant and operations officer with Commander Carrier Division Five during joint naval combat in Korean waters from June 25 to October 31, 1950. He helped coordinate air operations and participated in major amphibious landings including Inchon, contributing to task group success and saving lives. The citation, signed by Vice Admiral C. T. Joy, commends his professional skill and devotion to duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Y. Alkazin
U.S.N
Brooklyn
David Y. Alkazin
Bath
Cruiser Division Five
Alkazin
Comentane
Inchon
C. T. Joy
U. S. Navy
Naval Forces
Far East
Arane S. Y. Alkazin
NER Wheel Members Enjoy Luncheon Outing
The Inner Wheel met Thursday for luncheon at Mrs. Kenneth Francisco's Foster's Point home with a covered dish menu of garden vegetables and salads. Flowers decorated the dining room as members discussed upcoming programs and future meetings. An invitation from Mrs. Chester Plant invited a Sept. 6 gathering at Birch Point Summer home, with the first fall meeting Sept. 20 at Mrs. Carl Anderson's Green Street residence. Present were Mrs. Carl Anderson, Mrs. Frederick Hill, Mrs. William Skelton, Mrs. Earl Fanham, Mrs. Daniel Dougherty, Mrs. George Sargent, Mrs. Milton Stephenson, Mrs. Donald Emero, Mrs. Chester Plant, Mrs. Jason Merrill, Mrs. James Clappison, Mrs. Eugene Desmond, Mrs. Laforest Hodgkins, and guest Miss Lois Pickering of Fall River, Mass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Francisco
Foster's Point
Chester A. Plant
Birch Point
Carl Anderson
Green Street
Frederick D. Hill
William L. Skelton
Earl Fanham
Daniel T. Dougherty
George Sargent
Milton Stephenson
Donald Emero
Chester Plant
Jason A. Merrill
Welcoming party honors Leighton with England travels
Brightwater hosted a party for Perley M. Leighton and his wife as they vacationed at Brightwater after a year abroad visiting Holland France Italy and the British Isles. Leighton, former Gardiner resident, pursued doctoral studies at the University of London and will soon teach English at Colby College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Bessie B. Cotton
Brightwater
Perley M. Leighton
Holland
France
Italy
British Isles
Leighton
Gardiner
University of London
Colby College
Wilbur Bull
Miriam Bull
George Butler
John Colvin
John, Jr
Janet
Jerome Davis
Georgia Ewing
Horace Holton
Lael Kelly
Richard
Lois Stabler
Dudley S. Leavitt
Robert Whitehead
For Sale at Five Islands New Four Room House
For sale at Five Islands a new four room house with basement insulation and a large lot. Price three thousand dollars. Contact B. Harford Five Islands. August 30, 1tp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Five Islands
Harford
City Playground Supervisors Entertained At Pleasant Street Home
Recreation Director and Mrs. Edward J. McMann hosted city playground supervisors for an evening gathering on 16 Pleasant street. Attendees included Germaine S. Bonney and others. lobster rolls and coffee were served, followed by cards and singing as a tribute to summer playground contributions. Guests from Saco Biddeford Vinal Haven and Brunswick dropped by later social calls at the Merchant residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward J. McMann
City Playground
Pleasant Street
Germaine S. Bonney
Roger Jackins
Gordon Benson
Joan Brooks
Joan Batchelder
Louise Allain
Patsy Blake
Margaret McCabe
Ann Cohen
Marcia Marquis
Susan Norton
Beverly Ring
Betty Newell
Marie Michaud
Leon Rouillard
Sonny Munsey
Bowdoinham Community Meeting on 1949 Tax Funds
Bowdoinham residents are invited to a fal town meeting Saturday September 8 at two o'clock at the Town Hall to vote on using the 1949 excise tax balance for road construction and to appropriate $1 200 of the 1951 excise tax for Summer highway personal items. The note lists local residents' visits and community notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delmar Curtis
John
Robert
Sebago Lake
Frank Hackett
Miranda Meserve
Hackett
Main Street
Lydia Adams
Moody Rest Home
Augustus Cone
Tepeham
Gladys Co
Newtonville
Mass
Ivan Lang
Mary Hardie
Ethel Temple
Brunswick
Josie Irish
Ceuehiet
John Jewell
Rs. Hall Denham
Georgie Denham
Helen Denham
Mary Hall
Young Peoples Society of the
Bowdoinham
Lillian Fritz
Saugus
Rosamond Rowe
Lynn
Ralph Jacques
Belgrade Lakes
Ella Curtis
Helen Robinson
Warming Friday Evening At New Brunswick Home
Mr and Mrs William Paul Merry and daughter Pauline celebrated moving into their new home on Bruns wick road with a house warming Friday evening. Guests included numerous Merry relatives and friends and gifts were opened followed by sandwiches cakes and coffee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Paul Merry
Pauline
Brunswick Road
Charles Merry
Reig M. Merry
Ralph Baker
William Brown, Sr
Chloe Deraps
Merry
Sailors Visit Drive In Theater During Bath Stop
About 190 sailors from HMS Snipe toured Bath during a six day stay and many experienced their first drive in theater. A chief petty officer with 26 years service said the visit was likely the first such outing for over 90 percent of the crew and wondered if Americans appreciate their advantages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HMS
Snipe
Bath
Royal Navy
Morse High School Plans Enrollment Near 700 Pupils
Morse High School is preparing for about 700 students with 200 freshmen likely. The current roster shows 201 freshman admission cards on file, well above last year’s 172 and near the prior registration of 711 two years ago. The large class may strain available classroom space.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morse High School
Local Names Move Through Bangor and Nearby
Mrs. Ora Titcomb of Hampden visits Bangor with her mother Mrs. Elizabeth Bishop and Mrs. Nellie Sylvester passing a week there. Mrs. Hazel Moody returns home after a short visit with her son Oliver Snow and family in Connecticut.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ora Titcomb
Hampden
Elizabeth Bishop
Nellie Sylvester
Bangor
Hazel Moody
Oliver Snow
Connecticut
Also Mentioned on This Page
Frank W. Danforth, Sr
Miss Cummings
Ellis
Army Segeant
Brunswick Church
First Federal Savings
Front ST. Bath,me
Ipatten-Lowden
Miss Flemmings
HMS Snipe
Mrs. Geiger
Lieut
Korea
Penvicipatd
NER
Foster's Point Home
Mrs
Chat Mainton
George Richie
Saco
Helen Sicard
Ronald
Biddeford
Fred Merchant
40 Meadow Way
Henry Walls
Vinalhaven
Wilda Lawson
Remington
North St
Bath, Maine
Betty Grable
Mrs. William
Paul Merry
John Derek
Gail Russell
Tia
Henry
Catlett
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