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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1949
Page
8
The writer reflects on Dolly a gifted hunting dog who left a lasting impression at home and will be missed by the West Point community come summer. Dolly’s steadfast nature and bond with her handler highlight the deep connection between humans and exceptional canine companions.
The Elite Beauty Salon at 7312 Front Street relocates within the same building to three rooms after space issues. Ernest Harriman shifts his upholstery shop from 32 Broad Street upstairs to the downstairs large office formerly used by the Window Shade Shop. In the residential area, the Brewer family moves from 5 Allen Lane to 19 Snow Park, while Mr and Mrs Delmar Bates relocate from 19 Snow Park to 15 Snow Park, Bates’ former home.
Therese Mary Lebel became the bride of Walter L Mosher Jr in a nuptial mass at Mary’s church celebrated by Rev Father John E Bellefontaine. The couple, after a reception at Josephine Lebel’s home, will honeymoon in New York City before returning for wedding travels.
Miss Ruth A. Crocker wed Russell F. Ames Friday evening at seven in a double ring ceremony at the Winter Street parsonage. Reverend Joseph O. Purdue officiated. Bride is daughter of Everett and Ruth Crocker of East Brunswick. Groom is son of Frank and Mrs. Ames of Heath Lane. Attendants were Mr. and Mrs. Herman Wright Jr.
Judge and Mrs Gardiner R Deering announce the engagement of their daughter Barbara Lou Deering to Pfc Reginald L Parker U S A son of Mr and Mrs Edward Parker at a family Thanksgiving dinner. Barbara is a Morse High School 1949 graduate and student at Higgins Commercial Business School Boston. Parker is a 1947 graduate and stationed with the U S Army at Fort Dix. No wedding date set.
Mr and Mrs James Noftall announce the engagement of their daughter Mary Elizabeth to Pfe Dale B Whittaker of Arrowsic at a Thanksgiving party at 15 Forest Road. Miss Noftall, Morse High School graduate 1947 and Gorham State Teacher's College junior, and Whittaker, son of Mrs Grace Gates of Arrowsic, serves with the 3502 Instrument School Squadron at Tyndall Florida after attending Arrowsic schools and Automotive Air Corps graduation.
Mr. and Mrs. Russell Hatch relocate from Tower Circle to a new apartment at 120 Cobb Road on Wednesday.
The Bath chapter of the American Red Cross held its monthly meeting in the Bath Trust Co. trustees room with Frederick E. Drake presiding. Reports covered wool purchases for 40 pairs of socks, pajamas sent to Togus, water safety interest, Home Nursing classes, and October case volume, plus gifts and dressings delivered by local groups.
Thanksgiving day in Bath was cool and fair with overcast skies and brief sun breaks. Church services drew many, students returned home for dinner and a long weekend, some dined out, police and fire departments reported no incidents, and hunting yielded few deer reports.
The Investiture Ceremony and charter presentation for Boy Scout Cub Pack No 99 took place at Central Church Parish House. District and neighborhood officials presented registrations, pledges, and uniforms while Cubmasters, den leaders, and den chiefs received cards and armbands amid a display featuring an Indian chief guise and the Great Sachem of Aucocisco.
Arlyn E. Barnard executive secretary of the Maine Automobile Association and radio personality the Three A Safety Man spoke to Huse school pupils and Central Grammar School students about safety. He noted 14 years on air with Yankee Network Maine and 22 000 letters from youngsters and 600 listener photos. The talk was part of an Out of School Listening Program with a tape recording made for wider pupil listening.
Mr. and Mrs. William Daley, formerly of Bath, were honored with a surprise house warming at their Hope home. Refreshments included coffee, sandwiches, and cake, with a large decorated party cake for the occasion. Sisters and sisters-in-law assisted in serving. Emil Ruuska of Long Cove was master of ceremonies.
Miss Rita Constance Collins and William Henry Ketchum Jr were married at St. Mary's Church on Thanksgiving Day in a double ring ceremony. Over 100 relatives and friends attended a breakfast at the Phoenix after the ceremony.
A brief program recognized Mr. and Mrs. Duley of a well located home. The Duleys, active in poultry farming, raised 11,000 broilers in the past year, reflecting their modernization of the business and home.
Local items report a minstrel show fundraiser by the Bowdoinham Ladies' Auxiliary and the Fire Department on Friday December 7 with dancing to follow. Other notes cover dances, visits, travel, family moves, fall hunting in Rome, school and town hall repairs, and the obituary of Mr. Lancaster.
John E. Lancaster known as Uncle John died November 24 at the home of his niece Mrs Ira Allen in East Bowden ham. Funeral services were Sunday afternoon at the Heenie.
The Wesley Methodist church hosts the first Advent service Thursday at 7 pm led by Rev. C. Clifford Sargent with guest speaker Rev. C. D. Wentworth superintendent of the Augusta district. The First Quarterly Conference conducted by Rev. Dr Wentworth follows. the public is invited.
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