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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1952

Page

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Bi e tte Knight Wedding At St Marys Church

Miss Marjorie Louise Knight wed George Roland Bi ette at St Marys rectory in a 3 pm ceremony. Bride wears white satin and net gown with illusion yoke. she carries white roses and heather. Reception at Cosmopolitan Club. couple to Boston then home at 9 Pleasant Street.

Marjorie Louise Knight James S. Knight Pleasant Street George Roland Biette Sr. Biette Connie Kerwin Russell Biette Suphen V. Biette Carville Douglas Cosmopolitan Ec Clu Alice John Biette Morse High School Hyd Windlass Co Hyde Windlass Co Boston

Engagement Announced for Eva Frances Rice and George Pinkham

Mrs Earl Rice of Woolwich announces the engagement of her daughter Eva Frances Rice RN to George F Pinkham son of Mr and Mrs John Pinkham of Bath Miss Rice a Brunswick High School graduate from Bath Memorial Hospital School of Nursing and now night supervisor at Bath Memorial Hospital Mr Pinkham attended Bath schools and works as a steward for Bath Box

Earl Rice Woolwich Eva Frances Rice R. N George F. Pinkham John Pinkham Bath Miss Rice Brunswick High School Bath Memorial Hospital Memorial Hospital Pinkham Bath Box

Thanksgiving Night Comedy Opens at Morse High School

Bath Thespians present Gramercy Ghost by John Cecil Holm on Thanksgiving night at Morse High School auditorium with a local cast under Waldo Marshall. The production features new scenery lighting arrangements and pre sold reserved seats, with half price for higher grade students.

Bath Gramercy Morse High School Espians John Cecil Holm Morosco Theater New York City Sarah Churchill Britain Morosco Gramercy Hhost Ogunquit Ben & House New England Grou Waldo Marshall Cecil L. Fullerton Carl French Mr. Fullerton

Maine Women's Club hears Bates College head at Astor hotel

Dr. Charles F. Phillips president of Bates College Lewiston addressed a large audience of the Maine Women's club of New York at the Astor hotel New York City Three new members were admitted Mrs Rudolph Fager Eva Merrill Bowdoinham Mrs Chester Greenwood Angelyn Cleaves Addison and Mrs Dwight Libby Mrs Frederick Coombs of Franklin was reinstated into membership

Charles F. Phillips Bates College Lewiston Maine Women's Club of New York Astor Hotel New York City Rudolph Fager Eva Merrill Bowdeinham Chester Greenwood Angelyn Cleaves Addison Dwight Libby Frederick Coombs Franklin

Hospital Board and Committees In Monthly Session

The Memorial Hospital Auxiliary held its monthly meeting with directors and chairmen in attendance. Reports cited active drives for hospital supplies and sewing projects totaling numerous items, with volunteers contributing hours and donations to support patient care.

Memorial Hospital Duncan McInnes Hospital Fair Lawrence Katz C.S Courtney Stover West Bath Sewing Group Corliss Street Church Missionary Society

Messbauer Crowley Wedding Ceremony in New York

William T. Crowley of Boston announces the marriage of his daughter Grace Louise to John Messbauer of Little Neck Long Island N Y The single ring ceremony was performed by Rev George Heald at the Little Church Around the Corner in New York City on Saturday afternoon Sept 27 They were attended by Miss Shirley Ferguson of Flushing N Y and Frank Mack of Washington D C After the ceremony a reception was held at Statler Hotel They honeymooned in Miami and Havana and now reside at 7 Terrace Circle Great Neck N Y Mrs Messbauer attended Morse High Stoneleigh Junior College Larson Junior College and has been a United Air Lines stewardess Mr Messbauer attended Columbia College Queens College served with the Eighth Air Force in World War II and works for the Long Island State Park Commission Former Bet h people attended the wedding from Brookline Mass and Providence R I.

William T. Crowley Boston Grace Louise John Messbauer Little Neck Long Island N. Y George Heald Little Church New York City Shirley Ferguson Flushing Frank Mack Washington, D. C Statler Hotel Stoneleigh Junior College Rye N. H Larson Junior College New Haven Conn United Air Lines Messbauer Columbia College Queens College Eighth Air Force Long Island State Park Commission

Joint Birthday Party For Ramona And Patty Harmon

Mrs. Annette Densmore hosted a joint birthday party for Ramona and Patty Harmon at 831 Washington Street on November 7. Guests enjoyed games, a large birthday cake, ice cream, fruit punch, and prizes for players including Janette Stinson Joe Fullerton David Kaler and Gary Meister. Gary Meister performed songs with guitar accompaniment during the evening.

Annette Densmore Ramona Patty Harmon Anne Harmon Washington Street Harmon Patty A. Robinson Bili Jewett Dorothy Doyle Heather McClure Susan Grevers Christie McLeod Patty M. Robinson Janette Stinson Karen Harmon David Kaler Gary Meister Donald Kelley Joe Fullerton Jackie Brooks Marshall Libby Clifford White

Mrs Florence Carlton to Wed Dr Warren Kershner

Mrs Charles Henderson of 1322 High ascent announces the marriage of her sister Miss Florence Eleanor Carlton to Dr Warren E. Kershner. The couple, staying at the Sheraton Hotel in Boston, plan to return to Bath Thursday.

Charles T. Henderson Florence Eleanor Carlton Warren E. Kershner Kershner Boston Sheraton Hotel Bath

Harvest Varieties and Old Tyme Proves a Success

The Youth Fellowship of Beacon Street Church staged Harvest Varieties with Ye Olde Tyme Sociable on Friday in the church vestry. Rev. Howard F. Cramer performed in blackface as the Milkman’s Hop, drawing applause along with a comedy duet with Mrs. Cramer. The packed audience saw 16 acts including singers, a piano piece, comedy routines, and a climactic God Bless America finale. Proceeds go to Dr and Mrs Piburn for their February missionary voyage to South Africa.

Beacon Street Rastus Lincoln Jones Howard F. Cramer Cramer Diana Meister Dawn Fleming Marcia Marquis Brahms Gail Meister David Potter Eddie Page Oh Johnny Patty Gaudet Judy Crocker Ellen Newdick Bette Brown Gail Sukeforth Richard Crabtree Dorothy Thompson Gary Meister Pat Paul Crocker Carolina Edmund Briggs Youth Fellowship America Lillian Donaco Mrs. Cramer Carl P. Meister Judith Crocker Eklen Newdick Richard

Bath Odd Ladies at Meeting in Dover

Bath attendees report at the Supreme Board Meeting of the United Order of Independent Odd Ladies in Dover New Hampshire. The event featured full roll call, three candidates from Maine Massachusetts and New Hampshire for the Supreme Degree, and a banquet honoring Dover leaders.

Bath Supreme Board United Order of Independent Odd Ladies Dover N. H Maine Massachusetts New Hampshire Lillian Bishop Portland Treasury K. P. Hall Carrie Purcell Mae Flemming Lizzie B. C. Chaney Sadie Davis Pearl Campbell Boston Gertrude Stewart Lucelia Blake

Maine Federation of Women's Clubs Fall Meeting Scheduled

Cosmopolitan Club hosted District 11 clubs of the Maine Federation of Women's Clubs at Winter street church. Mrs Aubrey Snowe presided with reports from Auburn and Cosmopolitan Club members and a forum on Americanism led by Mrs Wade and Mrs Moffatt. Mrs Googins described the Herald Tribune Forum in New York City with youth interest noted. Nearly 50 members attended.

Cosmopolitan Club Maine Federation of Women’s Clubs Auburn Art Club Lewiston Reading Circle Wednesday Morning Club Women’s Literary Union of Androscoggin County Progressive Club of Lisbon Shakespeare Club of Lisbon Falls Mechanic Falls George Chase Charles Steele W. Bradford Cushman Portland Ervin A. Center Steep Falls Federation Winter Street Snowe Robert G. Wade Auburn Frederick Moffatt Googins Cushman

Jo Ann Robinson Hosts Eighth Birthday Party

Jo Ann Robinson daughter of Mrs Ethel Robinson Adams court hosted classmates Thursday afternoon from three to five for games including pinning the tail on the donkey Leprins clothespins in the bottle and musical chairs Prizes went to Barbara Homan Earl Griffin Ronald Griffin and Sharon Drake A decorated cake with eight candles and refreshments followed Guests listed include Barbara Griffin Sharon Drake Judy Snow Cheryl Savage Dawn Savage Jimmie O Leary Kathy O Leary Marlene Maddocks Nancy Mason Dorothy Robinson and Betty Robinson

Jo-Ann Robinson Ethel Robinson Adams Court Barbara Homan Earl Griffin Ronald Griffin Sharon Drake Mrs. Robinson Jo-Ann Judy Snow Cheryl Savage Dawn Savage Jimmie O'Leary Kathy O'Leary Marlene Maddocks Nancy Mason Dorothy Robinson Betty Robinson

Rhoda Rose Thomas Engaged to Pfc Dow Jr

Mr and Mrs Stanley Thomas of Ladd Alaska announce the engagement of their daughter Rhoda Rose to Pfc E Dow Jr son of Mrs Frank Borski of 27 Dummer Street Miss Thomas is a Fairbanks High junior Dow is with the 5001st Motor Vehicle Squadron at Ladd Alaska

Stanley Thomas Thomas Ladd Alaska Rhoda Rose E. Dow, Jr Frank Borski Dummer Street Miss Thomas Fairbanks High School Pfc. Dow

Birth of Alan Hugh King at Memorial Hospital

Mr and Mrs Vinal H King announce the birth of a son at Memorial hospital on November 11. The baby has been named Alan Hugh. The family resides at 531 High street and returned home Sunday.

Vinal H. King Memorial Hospital Alan Hugh

Wanted Woman to Run Variety Store Ad Seeks applicants

WANTED Woman to Run Variety Store. Write stating age, salary desired and experience to Box B. B., care Independent.

Bowdoinham Community Hails Market Prep and Meetings

Bowdoinham residents gather for holiday market setup as four houses relocate to prime space. Extension Service hosts an all day Breadmaking session at Mrs. Linwood Rideout’s home with eleven members and officers elected. Social events include a Christmas party setup and a personal baby shower for Mrs. Allison Linnekin with attendees listed.

Pelee Poultry Farm Ad for Bowdoinham Property

For Pelee Poultry farm in Bowdoinham Maine a room house with oil heat and hardwood floors. Includes barn garage laying house three brooder houses and young fruit trees. Phone 227 ae.

Pelee Bowdoinham

Duck Hunting Party Arrives for Season at Earl Brown’s

Mr and Mrs Ramson Kelley and Mrs to date plan a duck hunting trip. Mr and Mrs Edward Abbott, Mr Ferris and Mr Forte of Massachusetts arrived Tuesday for duck hunting at Earl Browns.

Ramson Kelley Edward Abbott Ferris Forte Massachusetts Earl Brown

Bath families invite servicemen for Thanksgiving and Christmas

Bath churches extend holiday invitations to servicemen for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Chaplain men Bath and George E. Thomas of the Naval Air Base Brunswick plan to invite a serviceman to their homes for one or both holidays. Contact your pastor to participate.

Bath Chapala George E. Thomas Naval Air Base Brunswick Ieean Nyone

Dynamite Used To Dig Kennebec Sewer Trench

Donald Leavitt Inc a Woolwich contractor lays sewer extension near Gahan's bridge at the South End using dynamite to break through soft mud A test blast produced mud spray and a longer blast is planned to trench three to four feet deep and about six feet wide toward low water mark of the Kennebec River connecting with Middle street sewer line serving years long deficient facilities.

Donald Leavitt, Inc Woolwich Gahan's Bridge Kennebec Middle Street

David Haggett Hosts Ninth Birthday Party

David Haggett son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Haggett entertained from two to four Saturday afternoon at his Gelobnation home for his ninth birthday. He received many gifts and guests wore favors and party hats. Prizes were won by Bobby Ricker John McLear Stephen White Kenneth Smith Raymond Hutchins and Tommy Lowery. Birthday cake ice cream and punch were served with Miss Nancy White assisting.

David Haggett Joseph Haggett Washington Street Bobby Ricker John McLear Stephen White Kenneth Smith Raymond Hutchins Tommy Lowery Nancy White

Second Half Opens Maine Migratory Waterfowl Season

The second half of the Maine Migratory Waterfowl season opened at noon Wednesday. Hunters in the Bay found luck varied. many got at least one bird and several reached the limit. Reports note an unusual number of geese in the bay. The half season ends one hour before sunset on December 10.

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