Boyland Chappell wedding held at Winter Street church
Miss Jacqueline Arlene Chappell daughter of Mr and Mrs Chappell of 56 Cen avenue and William Stafford Boyland son of Mr and Mrs Eugene F Bridges of 39 Chestnut street exchanged vows Sunday afternoon at 3 in the Winter Street church. Richard J Schaper led the double ring ceremony with a reception at the Cosmopolitan club. The bride wore a pale blue gown with matching bolero and long red sleeves, a headpiece of flowers. Maid of honor Janice Knight and best man Linwood Miller attended along with ushers William Milliken Dana Hagathy. Reception staff included Mrs John Cunningham and Dorothy Wing. The couple left for a weeklong trip to the White Mountains. The bride is a 1950 Morse High graduate and dental assistant. the groom, a 1950 Navy graduate now stationed on U S S Cascade at Newport R I.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacqueline Arlene
Chappell
Cenavenue
William Stafford Boyland
A. N
Eugene F. Bridges
Chestnut Street
Winter Street
Richard J. Schaper
Cosmopolitan Club
Robert Ramsey
Janice Knight
Central Avenue
Linwood Miller
West Bath
William Milliken
Dana Hagathy
Bath
John Cunningham
Gloria Young
Dorothy Wing
Morse High
Boyland
Navy
U. S. S. Cascade
Newport
R. I
Farewell Party for Mrs. Callan by Times Emloyes
Times Company employees honor Mrs. Richard Callan nee Clayre McKay with a lobster salad supper at Legion Hall. The event includes a chrysanthemum centerpiece, a poem reading by Parke Grindle, and a purse gift as she heads to England with her husband. Mr. and Mrs. Frank B. Nichols join and praise the staff relations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Callan
Clayre McKay
Legion Hall
Callan
Times Company
England
Parke Grinde
Times
Frank B. Nichols
Mr. Nichols
Hockomock Council Observes Third Birthday Night
Hockomock Council with 114 attendees marked its third anniversary on Thursday. Great Pocahontas and district leaders attended from multiple councils, with visiting groups from Orrs Island to Rockland. A turkey supper preceded a program of songs, solos, and square dancing led by local folk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hockomock Council
Pocahontas
Great Council of Maine
Marion Hashey
Celia Holland
Wenonah
Leah Charles
Jennie Gamage
Edina Boston
Elsie Briggs
Lina Snow
Incakonee
Arretta
Thomas Tracy
Maine
Marjorie Carter
Lorraine Cromwell
Jean Carter
Byron Hammond
Brunswick
New Street Signs Erected in Business District
The Highway department installs 24 metal street signs in the business district. Signs are five inch high and readable from distance, mounted atop steel standards near sidewalk edges for two way visibility. Attorney and Mrs. Lynn M. Bussey returned from Boston after attending Holy Cross Boston College game and the comedy The Moon Is Blue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highway Department
Lynn M. Bussey
High Street
Boston
Holy Cross
Inner Wheel hears of council of church women work
Mrs. Laforest Hodgkins spoke at the Inner Wheel meeting at Mrs. Hollis Garey’s home about the Council of Church Women. The Bath group has sponsored clothing drives for the Salvation Army in 1950 51 and sent knitted items to displaced persons camps in Europe. World Day of Prayer plans for 1952 are in the works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laforest Hodgkins
Inner Wheel
Council of Church Women
Bath
Hollis Garey
North Street
Marius Page
Jason Merrill
Kenneth Francisco
Bath Council
Salvation Army
Europe
Corliss Street Baptist Church
Korea
Young Republicans discuss forming county club in Bath
A meeting in City hall brought Bath and county Republicans together to plan a Young Republican club for Sagadahoc. Maine Council officials and local volunteers debated roles, with another session set for Dec 14 to elect officers and recruit members aged 21 to 40 from Bath, Portland, and surrounding towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Payne
Etta Thurlow
West Bath
Phippsburg
Portland
Silver Anniversary Celebrated by Bath Couple
Mr. and Mrs. George Delano of 1270 High Street marked 25 years with a surprise family party Friday. Generations attended, including Willard Delano, Jessie McLean, and Sheila Mae McLean, while gifts included a silverware set. Attending guests and distant relatives joined in the celebration, with others sending gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Delano
High Street
Willard Delano
Jessie McLean
Sheila Mae McLean
Millard Rattleff
Philip Rattleff
Caroline
Jannie
Gerald
Francis Rattleff
Robert Greenleaf
Eleanor
Gene
Neil
Robert
Lawrence McLean
Sheila Mae
Lee Rattleff
Craig Rattleff
Ryan Rattleff
Denis Rattleff
Barbara Rattleff
Nancy Rattleff
Steven Rattleff
Hamilton Denham couple files Bath marriage intentions
James E. Hamilton of Portland and Beverly M. Denham of Bath filed marriage intentions at Bath city clerk. Alden P. Denham and Mrs. Denham are listed as the parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath City
James E. Hamilton
Ray Hamilton
Portland
Beverly M. Denham
Alden P. Denham
Bath
Shower Honoring Miss Wright At North Albany Home
A Friday evening store shower for Miss Marilyn Wright of North Albany was held at Mrs. Arthur Wing’s 841 High Street residence. The dining room centerpiece featured a floral music box circled by chrysanthemums as Brahms lullaby played. a pink blue bassinet gift stood nearby. Guests enjoyed chicken salad rolls pastries and coffee. hostesses included Mrs. J Carroll Wing and many Mrs Wing relatives and friends including Mrs Virginia Preney and Mrs Anne Minott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mister Wright
North Ah
Arthur Wing
J. Carroll Wing
Wright
Marilyn Wing
Hilyard’s
Virginia Preney
Anne Minott
Hazel Wright
Pauline Wing
Justine Curtis
Claire Wing
Margaret Berry
Doris Libby
Shirley Seekins
Irene Rich
Sylvia Campbell
Patricia Smith
Claude DeWolfe
Dorothy Shea
Lucy Armstrong
Doris Pendleton
Pauline Woodman
Sstella Boutin
Kay Campbell
Geneva Mains
Annual Hospital Fair nets three thousand dollars
The eighth annual hospital fair reported net proceeds of about 3000 dollars at its final committee meeting. Co chairs Charles Hoebel and Dr Benjamin Zimmerman led the effort, thanking attendees and donors. Funds support hospital comfort, new equipment, linen, dishes, silverware, redecorating and related projects. Food leftover was donated back to the hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Hoebel
Benjamin Zimmerman
Bath Chamber Votes Sign and Housing Support
At a Bath Chamber of Commerce meeting plans were approved to erect a road sign on the main highway directing to Bath a Place to Live and Shop. The group will help secure housing for Brunswick Naval Air Station personnel amid a looming housing shortage and anticipated air station activity. A January dinner will seek to expand membership and set a program of action as 1951 dues are billed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath Chamber of Commerce
Brunswick Naval Air Station
Bath
Bath Chamber
Brunswick
Delta Kappa Gamma Meeting Features Travel Talk
Delta Kappa Gamma met with Mrs. Winifred Sherman at North Edgecomb Saturday. Dessert and coffee were served by Mrs. Marjorie Niles, Mrs. Violet Smith, Miss Frances Plumstead, and Miss Olive Patton. After a brief business session led by president Eleanor Danforth, Mrs. G Thomas Murphy of Bath gave an illustrated travel talk visiting Texas Williamsburg the Gaspe and New England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delta Kappa Gamma
Winifred Sherman
North Edgecomb
Marjorie Niles
Violet Smith
Frances Plumstead
Olive Patton
Eleanor Danforth
G. Thomas Murphy
Bath
Texas
Williamsburg
Gaspe
New England
Jack and Beanstalk at Morse High School Auditorium
The Portland Children's Theatre presents Jack and the Beanstalk at Morse High School in Bath on December 8 at 2 30 pm. Teen volunteers perform with adult crews building sets while the North-Center PTA sponsors the show and tickets go on sale through city schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Albert
Bath
Morse High School
Children’s Theatre of
Maine
North-Center
P.T.A
King-Sinclair Wedding in Brunswick on Saturday
Miss Virginia Gilberta Sin clair daughter of Mr and Mrs John R Sin clair of Brunswick married Herbert Shea King Jr son of Mr and Mrs Herbert S King of Bath Saturday evening at seven at 71 Western Avenue The Rev Laforest E Hodgkins officiated The couple were attended by Mr and Mrs Lawrence Gallagher The Kings plan to reside at 71 Western Avenue after a wedding trip
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Gilberta Sinclair
John R. Sinclair
Brunswick
Herbert Shea King, Jr
Herbert S. King
Bath
Western Avenue
Laforest E. Hodgkins
Central Congregational Church
Lawrence Gallagher
King
Bath Box Co
Engagement of Josephine Jones to Eugene Albert Announced
Mr and Mrs Wallace S Jones of 115 Dummer Street announce the engagement of their daughter Josephine Mae to Eugene F Albert son of Mr and Mrs Henry Albert of 22 Walker Street Bath. Miss Jones is Morse High School class of 1950 graduate. Albert attended Morse High and served two and a half years in the U S Army. No wedding date yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace S. Jones
Dummer Street
Josephine Mae
Eugen F. Albert
Henry Albert
Walker Street
Bath
Miss Jones
Morse High School
Mr. Albert
U. S. Army
Allens son serves in 175th MP unit in Germany
Miss Elizabeth Allen of Bowdoinham Maine is connected to Sagadahoc county as her son joins the 175th MP battalion in Stuttgart Germany. The unit guards Lt General Manton S. Eddy and participated in Operation Harvest maneuvers. Allen, a former Great Northern Paper employee, arrived August 1 and notes Germany’s interest and his Bible study during off hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stuttgart
Germany
Maine
Elizabeth Allen
Center Street
Bowdoinham
Sagadahoc County
Menton
Eddy
Allen
Wilbur
Robert E. Allen
Marine Corps
North Carolina
Robert
Charles
Herbert Allen
Elsie
Betty
Marilyn
Madelyn
Lorraine
Louise Allen
Great Northern Paper Co
Bath Pupils Take First Train Ride to Brunswick
Mitchell School second graders in the class of 34, guided by Mrs. Evelyn Morse, toured Brunswick on a train. The trip included a station tour, roundhouse and turntable explanations, and a comparison with Bath Maine Central station. Pupils earned their fare, many rode a bus to the depot, and a transportation test followed the visit. Ages average seven to eight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell School
Evelyn Morse
Brunswick
Bath
Maine Central
Morse
Georgia
Texas
Sagadahoc Pomoria Grange Elects Officers in Mer-Grange
Sagadahoc Pomoria Grange met in Mer-Grange for its annual meeting electing Master Edric Wheeler of Brunswick and an eight member slate including Overseer James Brice Jr Bowdoinham and Secretary Lucy M Tarr Richmond Corner. Afternoon program featured greetings readings tableaux and a crowning of the Apple Princess. Also notes on a wedding at St Charles Borromeo church in Brunswick for Geraldine Gerow and Joseph F Fortin Jr. and various society items from Bowdoinham and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sagadahoc
Pomoria Grange
Mer- Grange
Edric Wheeler
Brunswick
James Brice, Jr
Bowdoinham
Eleanor Ripley
Topsham
Lauriston Trott
Wendell Heenie
Beverley Coombs
Bath
Milward Patten
Lucy M. Tarr
Richmond Corner
Arthur Johnson
Pomona
Marietta Wilson
Ceres Eleanor Brice
Flora Marion’ Trott
Mabel Heenie
Bowdeinham
Ray Campbell
Harry Rackley
Winifred Rackley
Mrs. Patten
Louise Pushard
Richmond
Ella Coombs
Esther Hall to Wed Neil Sullivan Engaged at West Bath
Mrs. Martha L. Hall announces the engagement of her daughter Esther M. Hall to Neil Sullivan son of Mrs. Annie Sullivan of 22 Liberty Street and the late Harry C. Sullivan. Esther works as secretary and receptionist for Dr. Benjamin Zimmerman. Neil works at the Bakelite plant in West Bath and is a World War II Navy veteran. No wedding date set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha L. Hall
Front Street
Esther M. Hall
Neil Sullivan
Annie Sullivan
Liberty Street
Harry C. Sullivan
Miss Hall
Benjamin Zimmerman
Sullivan
West Bath
U. S. Navy
Rookie Poholsky studies engineering with Cardinals
Tom Poholsky, a rookie pitcher for the St. Louis Cardinals, is pursuing engineering studies at the University of Detroit during the winter term. He balances spring training with his coursework and athletic duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Poholsky
St. Louis Cardinals
University of Detroit
Help Wanted at Wassaic State School Ward Attendants
Job opening at Wassaic State School seeking male and female ward attendants. Salary listed as 2568 dollars per year with reduced maintenance costs. Apply to Dr R G Reens Senior Director Wassaic State Wassaic New York. End of notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wassaic State School
R. G.eens
Wassaic State
Wassaic, New York
Washington's Barbadoes Visit Notes Expensive Rum
George Washington visited Barbadoes in 1751 and remarked the island produced good rum but at a high price of 45 cents per gallon. The comment highlights colonial trade costs and early American interest in Caribbean rum markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Washington
Barbadoes
Community Notes and Social Visits Report
The column records social visits and events: Mrs. Aver Fides hosts a gathering at her home on Wednesday. Mrs. George Ackley hosts a party with 16 attendees. Mrs. Delmar Curtis and family visit Lewiston. Ruth Parker moves from Morang Nursing Home to Lewiston. Mrs. Arthur Curtis hosts a nylon party on Thursday. Mrs. Harmon of Brunswick demonstrates. Bruce Berry celebrates his 10th birthday with Brunswick friends and Carl Hobart as guest. Shondatayee hosts a small gathering with Brunswick classmates. Leciey Berry travels to New York on business. Mrs. Harold Cheney remains confined to bed due to illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Can
Aver Fides
George ‘Ackley
Delmar Curtis
Robert
John
Purington
Lewiston
Ruth Parker
Morang
Arthur Curtis
Harmon of
Brunswick
Bruce Berry
Mes
Sedley Berry
Carl Hobart
Leciey Berry
New York
Harold Cheney
Bath Residents Shine At Maine State Garden Club Meet
Bath participants joined the Maine State Federation of Garden Clubs at the mid year conference in Augusta. Morning reports were presented by federation officers including treasurer Mrs William Dennison and vice president Mrs G Thomas Murphy. An afternoon lecture on Christmas decorations impressed attendees before tea with Governor’s wife Mrs Frederick G Payne at the Blaine Mansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Maine State Federation of Garden Clubs
Augusta
House of Representatives
State House
Allen P. Gillis
Milo
Federation
William Dennison
G. Thomas Murphy
John Parker
Conservation
Augusta House
Anne Wertsner Wood
Pennsylvania Horticultural Society
Wood
Frederick G. Payne
Blaine Mansion
Frederick Moffatt
Carroll Deering
Clyde Pinkham
Edward B. Hamblett
Fred Quimby
Linwood Boardman
Cosmopolitan Garden Club
Ralph Mittendorf
Russell
Hitchtock
Roscoe P. McFadden
William Mennealy
John Labbie
Anne Mullin
Bath Garden Club
Central Ladies Aid Meets with Apron Sale and Social Hour
Central Church Ladies Aid held a Thursday meeting attended by members. A brief business session preceded an apron sale and a social hour with refreshments served by Mrs. Maude Longley and Miss Eleanor Ferguson. Next week’s service table will be led by Mrs. James P. Ledyard and Mrs. Robert Gordon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Church Ladies Aid Meeting
Maude Longley
Eleanor Ferguson
James P. Ledyard
Robert Gordon
Also Mentioned on This Page
Boyland—Chappell
Winter Street Church
Cosmo Club
HOCK
Utes Repomand Savings 24 Loan Association
Front ST. Bath,me
City Hall
NETS
Chamber OF Commerce
W. T. Grant CO
Center St
Bath, Maine
Children’s Theatre
King-Sinclair
Sean Can
Willbur Allen
Geraldine Gerow
Arville Gerow
Joseph F. Fortin, Jr
Joseph Fortin
Federal Street
St. Charles Borromeo Church
J. L. Doherty
Splendid
Fortin
New York City
Fire Department
Cleveland Curtis
Shirley Curtis
Nancy MacDonald
Jesse E. Smith
Wakefield
Mass
Chester Hobart
Carl
Elsie Rendall
Dorothy Dickinson
R. A. Dickinson
Edwin Hammond
Moody Rest Home
Clyde Pratt
Arthur White
BIW
Harry Prout
Opera House
Ar N. Hs
Pati Neal
Hugh Marlowe
Hardware
North &T
State Garden Club
Central Ladies Aid
Wayne Morris
Silver Canyon
Eghiola
Robert Alda
Prainr
Pees Lindfors
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