Engagement announced for Miss Mary E White
Mrs Bruce H M White of Brunswick and Mrs Lindner hosted a Saturday afternoon engagement tea at the Harriet Beecher Stowe House for about 200 guests. The couple Mary E White and Brewster Lindner of Freeport plan a summer wedding with Lindner a student at Molerniss College and a World War II veteran.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce H.M
Brunswick
Harriet Beecher Stowe House
Mary
Brewster Lindner
Heargnddauehupert
H Baxter
Oak Grove Seminary
N. Y
Lindner
Freeport
Honolulu
Chauncey Hall
Boston
Molerniss College
Plant Nadeau Wedding Unites West Bath Pair
Ernest J. Plant Jr. of West Bath and Eunice Maretta Nadeau of West Bath wed Saturday evening at the Winter Street church parsonage with Rev. Joseph O. Purdue officiating. Attendants were Beverly Richards and Robert Carl Russell. Plant, a Bath Iron Works welder, is the son of Ernest J. Plant and the late Mrs. Plant. Nadeau is the daughter of Raymond H. Nadeau and the late Mrs. Nadeau, and works at the Congress Shirt factory in Bath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest J. Plant, Jr
West Bath
Eunice Maretta Nadeau
Winter Street
Joseph O. Purdue
Beverly Richards
Robert Carl Russell
Mr. Plant
Ernest J. Plant
Plant
Bath Iron Works Corp
Raymond H. Nadeau
Congress Shirt Factory
Bath
Bradford Nolen Wedding Sunday in Bath
Paul Alston Bradford son of Mr and Mrs Roy Bradford of Bath and Elizabeth Winnegene Nolen daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Nolen of Bath were married Sunday afternoon at Winter Street church with Rev Joseph O Purdue performing the double ring ceremony. The groom attends Portland Junior college and the bride is Morse High School graduate. They will reside at 1115 Washington Street Bath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Alston Bradford
Roy Bradford
Bath
Elizabeth Winnogene Nolen
Robert Nolen
Winter Street
Joseph O. Purdue
Bradford
Portland Junior College
Morse High School
Washington Street
Rural America Relying on Highway Transport in Many Communities
About half of U S communities rely solely on highway transportation with roughly 54 000 villages and towns lacking alternative modes. The statement highlights dependency on roads for movement and freight across many areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Miss Anne Desmond Engaged to Brockton Man Franklin Kane
The engagement of Anne Elizabeth Desmond of 78 Lincoln Street to Franklin Edward Kane of Brockton Mass was announced after an informal party. Miss Desmond, Morse High 1945 graduate, attended Beaver College 1946 and Chamberlain School Cambridge 1948. Kane, Brockton High 1942 graduate, served in the U S Air Force 1942–45, studied at the University of Colorado, and is an auditor for Eastern Massachusetts Transportation Co and owner of Cottage Kandy Co Brockton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln Street
Anne Elizabeth
Franklin Edward Kane
Timothy F. Kane
Brockton
Mass
Desmond
Morse High School
Beaver College
Philadelphia
Chamberlain School
Bogton
Mr. Kane
United States Air Force
University of Colorado
Aleutians
Lasalle Business College
Boston
Eastern Massachusetts Transportation Co
Kottage Kandy Co
Miss Dorothy Williams to Wed Dr Donald Hayward Jr
West Bath couple announce the engagement of Dorothy Ann Williams to Donald E. Hayward Jr. Miss Williams is a Morse High School and Columbia University School of Dental and Oral Surgery graduate now on the university staff as a dental hygiene assistant. Dr Hayward, a James Madison High School graduate, served in the Army Medical Corps and is interning at Grasslands Hospital in Westchester County New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer B. Williams
West Bath
Dorothy Ann Williams
Donald E. Hayward, Jr
Donald E. Hayward
Brooklyn
N. Y
Miss Williams
Morse High School
Bath
Chamberlain School
Boston
School of Dental and
Columbia University
Hayward
James Madison High School
Army Medical Corps
New York University
Grasslands Hospital
Westchester County
New York
New Year's Ball At Bath Armory Draws Large Attendance
The 1948 New Year’s Eve Ball, sponsored by the Junior Hospital League, packed Bath Armory with one of the season’s largest dance crowds. Mrs. Howard C. Bates chaired the committee. patrons included Mayor Donald N. Small and former Governor Sumner Sewall. Gordon Howe and his orchestra supplied music from 8:30 p.m. to 1 a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath Armory
Junior Hospital League
Howard C. Bates
Carl Dearborn, Jr
Harry L. Day
Leon Buck
A. M. Main, Jr
George Barker
G. Baer Connard
Eleanor Wilson
Horace P. Herrick
John F. Dougherty
Donald N. Small
Helen V. Downing
Bath Memorial Hospital
Wilmer I. Voorhees
Memorial Hospital
Harry F. Morin
A. M. Main
Earl Wade
Lead Used in Counterfeit Money Before 2000 B.C.
Archaeologists report ancient counterfeit practices using lead in currency production dating to before 2000 B.C. Finds from a Bronze Age site reveal steps to imitate early coinage and blend metals to mimic authentic pieces. Local researchers note the method shows early enterprises and metallurgical knowledge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B.C
New Year's party at Bonnie Brae Farm East Brunswick
Mrs Carlton Andrews of Bonnie Brae Farm East Brunswick hosted a piano class party with a large outdoor tree and festive indoor decorations. Pupils gave solos and duets, with gift exchanges and a Nativity display, while mothers and friends enjoyed refreshments and a musical program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlton Andrews
Bonnie Brae
East Brunswick
Andrews
Susie Andrews
Beverly Smith
Sherry Grindell
Richard Renshaw
Bobby Miller
Christine Miller
Madelyn Kronstrand
Marjorie
John Callan
Marcia Marquis
Bernadette Parady
Elaine Renshaw
Barbara Barrows
Jaqueline Staples
Doris White
Mary Burgess
Winifred Stafford
Jean Shumway
Richard Card
Alfred Rowe
John Mr
Russell Barrows
Topsham
Verna Smith
Arrowsic
Laura White
Linwood Miller
Richard Rebshaw
Joseph Marquis
Karl Kronstrand
Peter Parady
William Staples
December Weather and Snowfall in Maine Compared to Last Year
The report notes a near finish to December with fine days and notable snowfall. It records 25 fair days this year versus 22 last year, multiple temperature extremes, and snow totals of 4 inches on the 5th, 14 inches on the 23rd, and 4 inches with a blizzard on the 26th, contrasting with 1946's 11 inches total.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Legislator Forrest C. Legard Withdraws From School Board Bid
State Representative Forrest C. Legard of Bath withdraws his nomination for a Bath School Board seat in the February municipal election. The seat becomes vacant with the term end of Chairman Edwin R. Andrews, who will seek re election against C. Lloyd Hooker. Legard cites current conditions for his withdrawal and thanks supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forrest C. Legard
Bath
Board of Education
Legard
Edwin R. Andrews
Andrews
C. Lloyd Hooker
Hart-Cloutier Wedding Wednesday Details
Mrs Delia Moody sister of the bride served as matron of honor and John Gaudet was best man. The bride wore white lace with a train and sweetheart neckline, carried white carnations, and wore a floor length veil. Out of town guests included Mr and Mrs J E Fitzgerald and son Tappan of Gorham New Hampshire and Mr and Mrs Anson Crockere of Portland. The couple will reside in Bath after a wedding trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delia Moody
John Gaudet
Moody
Barbara Hart
Nathan Watson
Ohn Hart
Middle Street
Evelyn Marr
Dorothy Laverty
Morse High
New England Tel. & Tel. Co
Bath Iron Works
J. E. Fitzgerald
Tappan
Gorham, N. H
Anson Crockere
Anson, Jr
Portland
Hart
Bath
Christmas Party of Good Will Club in Saga dahoc Ferry
The Good Will club of Saga dahoc Ferry held its annual Christmas tree and party at Mrs. Nelson Rice’s Arrowsic road home with 19 members present. Mrs. Rice acted as Mrs. Santa Claus, calling names from a decorated tree while gifts exchanged. Refreshments followed, with ices cake fancy cookies and coffee served by the hostess and helpers. The gathering included the club’s oldest member Mrs. Charles Hunnewell known as Aunt Jeanie who has attended since the club’s founding. Other attendees listed include Mrs. Freeman Oliver Mrs. Costello P Hall Mrs. Edward V Reed Mrs. Albert Humphrey Miss Florence Carlton Mrs. Harry Fitch Mrs. Lorraine Price Mrs. Arthur Orr Mrs. Edward Orr Mrs. Vera Ray Mrs. Earl Dow Mrs. Clarence Getchell Mrs. Nelson Rice Mrs. James Hay Mrs. Percy Marston and roxy Sargent and Leah rout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Good Will Club
Sagadahoc Ferry
Nelson Rice
Arrowsic Road
Charles Hunnewell
Jeanie
Freeman Oliver
Costello P. Hall
Edward V. Reed
Albert Humphrey
Florence Carlton
Harry Fitch
Lorraine Price
Arthur Orr
Edward Orr
Vera Ray
Earl Dow
Clarence Getchell
James Hay
Percy Marston
Roxy Sargent
Leah Rout
Babies born in Bath set yearly record at 435
A Bath Memorial Hospital check shows 376 births in Bath and surrounding countryside from Jan 1 1947 to Jan 1 1948 and Presley Nursing Home adding 59 with no infant losses for a total of 435. One New Year baby, Bruce Alton Robbins, a seven pound three ounce son of Mr and Mrs Theryl Robbins of 24 Milan Street, arrived at the hospital as the year ended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath Memorial Hospital
Bath
Presley Nursing Home
Theryl Robbins
Milan Street
Memorial Hospital
Bruce Alton Robbins
Local Page Fragments Sketch Unclear Names and Places
Fragmentary OCR text poorly preserves names and events. It mentions people like Gore, Mr. and Jon Para, and a Day’s Farias in a Monday holiday context, with references to a Met Mudie area and a college.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mudie Area
Gore Mr
Jon Para
Farias
In New England a mystery tale travels through time
In New England a fragmentary report hints at a travel of a person or object by sea and land, referencing local routes and possible early transit links. The vague note emphasizes regional movement and a historical context without concrete details.
Parsonage Wedding at Corliss Ends With Engineering Bride
Arviderson and Orr wed at the Corliss parsonage on Tuesday evening. Miss Sophie Johns was maid of honor and Leon Kelley Jr. served as best man. The bride wore a beige suit with wine accessories. Air Forces in the Pacific area and Orr plans to study engineering at the University of Maine. The couple will honeymoon then live with Mr and Mrs Arthur Orr of Sagadahoc Ferry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arviderson
Serveon Ovacnee
Sophie Johns
Leon Kelley
Sagadahoc Ferry
Eraco Air Forces
Pacific
University of Maine At the
Brunswick
Orr
Immediahe
Ten Mountains
Mr. Orr
Arthur Orr
Davis Field Wedding Unit at Parish House
Mrs Julia C Field of 18 School street and Clarence G Davis of this city wed at the parsonage of Street Congregational church with Rev Acne Purdue officiating. The couple plan a week honeymoon in Boston before settling at 18 School street. Field is son of Mr and Mrs Donald E Field and Davis is son of Mr and Mrs Rodney Davis of Port Clyde. Davis works as a carpenter in Bath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia C. Field
School Street
Clarence G. Davis
Ee T. Wallace
Friendship
Wallace
Mr. Davis
Rodney Davis
Port Clyde
Bath
Draw for Ballot Positions in Bath City Elections
Ballot position drawings for Bath candidates will be held Thursday night in the city clerk's office. The Board of Education appears first at 7:25, Ward 1 starts at 7:30, with wards 2 through 7 drawn at five minute intervals, closing at 8:00. Each candidate or representative must be present. results are determined by lot under city clerk supervision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mhem
Board of Education
Bath
Bowdoinham Socials And Personal Items Parade
Bowdoinham supper and a social hour were held with Rev. John Palmer assisting at a Methodist service. The 63 Club was hosted by Mrs. Bert Merrill. Personal items note gatherings for Charles Messer, Mr. and Mrs. George Ackley, Mrs. Wilbur Douglas’s visit, and several residents traveling or visiting family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Palmer
Bowdoinham
Richmond
Pasick
David Hickland
Othe the Bixty
Bert Merrill
George Ackley
Charles Messer
George Brown
Harles Messer
William Bailey
Arthur White
Ernest Frye
Lewis Lucy
Westbrook
Mr. Douglas
Wilbur Douglas
Mary Sy Sag
Mount Vernon
N. Y
W. Hardie
Annie Fides
Farmington State Teachers College
Avery Fides
Richard Prindall
University of Maine
Orono
Las
Dorothy
Florida
Douglas
Eva Palmer
Warren
Mass
J. N. Palmer
George H. Thomas obituary notes long illness and military service
George H. Thomas died Monday morning after a lengthy illness. Born July 30 1893 in Livermore Falls he was the son of William and ae Williams Thomas and moved to Bowdoinham as a child. He worked in a Portland drug store, passed the Massachusetts Board of Pharmacy, served in World War I, and married Florence Buckle in 1929. He retired to a farm, then moved to Noeshene Spaulding's, later to Rutland Heights Veterans Hospital. He belonged to St. Mark's parish Water and Veterans of the Wars. He is survived by a sister and other relatives. Military services were held at his late home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George H. Thomas Award
Thomas
Livermore Falls
William
Ae Williams Thomas
Bowdoinham
Richmond High School
Horzeltine & Tuttle
Portland
Massachusetts Board of Pharmacy
W. B. Hunt Company
Comberdes
Mass
Veterans of
Fo. Warsigre
Rutland Heights
Ma Iest
St. Mark's Pal Church
Water
Norridgewock
Onernoon
John I
Waterville
Sree
Elleedh Thecnas
Bich
Southend PTA Membership List Shows Increase
Southend P T A reports rising membership at a meeting held in the hall. Mrs. Orris Ames is mentioned with room for the new hall, and Mrs. Homer Potter was elected to a committee post. The group approved funding for Miss Abbie Harvey, music director, and planned a card party for Jan 28 with co chairs Roland Breton and Mrs. Mark Jackson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert
Orris Ames
Diane
Draftemade Assdels Association
Homer Potter
P. T. A. Council
Eravika
As Ae
South ‘End
Carroll Deering
Abbie Harvey
Pene
South End
S. Roland Breton
Mark Jackson
Cochairmen
Mensabeth Beals
Donald P. Caieien
William Paisley
On A
Ford Leavitt announces wedding of Larry Leavitt
Mr and Mrs Vernon P Leavitt of Commonwealth Avenue Boston announce the wedding of Larry Leavitt son of Mr and Mrs Pad apore Mass The ceremony at Cathedral of the Holy Cross with Elaine and Richard Ford in attendance A brother Fred Thomas of Bowdoinham also listed as attending
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon’ P. Leavitt
Commonwealth Avenue
Boston
Lark Street
Bath
Larey
Ter
le Minees
Cerenas
Cathedral of the Holy Cross
Elaine Peron
Richard Ford
Month
Fred Thomas
Bowdoinham
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Senter's, Inc
Mary E. White
Mrs
Bruce H. M. White
T. Entertain Sa’ Y
Bradford-Nolen
Quest Defense
U. S
Federal Wings
Loan Association
Anne E. Desmond
Franklin Oenumeta Mass
Dorothy Williams
Armory
North Street
C Andrews
H. M
J.C. Steen
Howard and
Jim
Timken
Washington ST
South St
Hart-Cloutier
Beth
John K. Jayne
Kennon
Pamela
New Canaan
New England
Corliss
Morse
Tasening
Peete
Noeshen
Spaulding’s
Ecurate
Marla Montez Pirates
Sun - Mon - Tues
Cte Ene
Southend P.T.A
Ford-Leavitt
Jim Bannon
Kate Belmont
Canadian Mounted
Dietrich - Scott
WAYNE
Country Store
Bretton
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