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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jul 01, 1948

Page

4

Leydon Nardone Wedding in Newton Massachusetts

Miss Lillian Nardone of Newton became the bride of James Marshall Leydon of Waban Massachusetts at the Church of Our Lady Newton. The ceremony was at one o clock with Father Bransfield officiating. The couple and families are named with attendants and a reception at the Newton Center Women's Club followed by a wedding trip to Canada.

Newton Mass Church of Our Lady Lillian Nardone James Marshall Leydon Waban Bath Father Bransfield Patricia Leydon John R. Wald Newton Center Emilio Nardone Boston University Sargent School Thomas W. Leydon Bowdoin College Boston University Law School Chi Psi Fraternity Phi Beta Kappa Massachusetts Bar Association Nardone

Human heat output compared to a 100 watt bulb

The average person releases heat comparable to a 100 watt bulb, enough to evaporate about one third of a pint of water per hour.

Wedding of Clara Partridge and Lloyd Losier at St Church

The marriage of Clara June Partridge and Lloyd A Losier took place Saturday June 19 at St. s Catholic church with Rev Belfon tainé officiating. The bride wore a light blue crepe dress with blue roses and carried a white prayer book. The groom’s sister was matron of honor. best man was Charles Rogers. A reception followed at the bride’s home with family and intimate friends attending. The couple left for a wedding trip to the White Mountains and Canada and will reside at 648 Washington Street.

Clara June Partridge E. G. Partridge Washburn Street Lloyd A. Losier Albert G. Losier St. ’S Catholic c Belfontainé Charles Rogers Lydia Hutchins Ruth Sonia Donald H. Benson C. T. Blaisdell Augusta Thomas Mitchelson East Braintree Mass Homer Potter Donald Smith Horatio White Losier Cony High New England Tel. & Tel. Co Morse High Hyde Windlass Co White Mountains Canada Washington Street Brunswick Claude Strout Connie Prest Topsham Mary McGrath Biddeford

Miller Robbed at Convention in Philadelphia

Justus H. Miller of Bath a Maine Republican delegate had 194 dollars stolen from his trousers while at the convention city. He woke to find the money missing from a chair as he rested after the nominating session. He had paid 100 on his hotel bill the day before and finished fourth in the primary race.

Justus H. Miller Bath Maine Miller Times Office Philadelphia

Joints Grounded in Animal Glue Outlast Wood in Strength

Animal glue joints boast tensile strength over 5000 psi, more than twice the strength of wood, underscoring the material’s superior bonding capability for structural use.

Cheryl Wetherbee Hosts Birthday Party Friends

Cheryl Wetherbee entertained friends with gifts and toys, colorful balloons, hats, lollipops, and a large iced cake. Guests included Nancy Ellen Osgood, Sharon Haynes, Stephen King, Ricky Haskell, and others. mothers listed in attendance.

Nancy Ellen Osgood Sharon Haynes Stephen King Ricky Haskell Andy Eliason Kathy Watson Alison Turpie Paul Ring Teri- Lee Wade Ellen Thompson Alden Greene Betsy Jane Philip Robinson Raleigh Glynn Carlene Suslavich Raymond Small

Morse 49 Project Aims Washington Trip Outcome

The Morse High School class of 1949 progresses toward a Washington DC trip. Committee chair Mrs Mark Jackson leads with staff member David Alkazin, parents, and students assisting daily. Past trips yielded enjoyment and learning, with 150 students hopeful to participate as public support grows.

Morse High School Washington, D. C Mark Jackson David Y. Alkazin At Morse High Cit Bath Margaret Adams South Street Emma Shorey Morse

Pre Nuptial Party for Miss Hitchcock Held in City

A cocktail party Thursday afternoon celebrated the forthcoming marriage of Miss Constance S Hitchcock daughter of Captain Russell S Hitchcock U S N and Mrs Hitchcock to Richard Christopher Stancliffe Hurst of Ripon England. About 40 guests attended hosted by Mr and Mrs Edward Sewall with several out of town attendees including Mr and Mrs Thomas McWeeney Stroudwater Mr and Mrs James Morgan Belgrade Mrs Edson Whitehurst Woodbury N J Miss Jean Pitz New York City Mrs Stephen Bruce Hilstad Seattle a sister of the bride elect Mrs William Spann Baton Rouge La and many Camp Cheewonki councilors from Wiscasset.

Constance S. Hitchcock Russell S. Hitchcock James Morgan Belgrade Edson Whitehurst Woodbury N. J Jean Pitz New York City Stephen Bruce Hilstad Seattle Wash William Spann Baton Rouge Camp Cheewonki Wiscasset

Fresh milk deliveries reach tens of millions of quarts daily

About 50 million quarts of fresh milk are delivered to homes and stores every day, illustrating the vast scale of dairy distribution in the region. Milk reaches households through a network serving urban and rural areas, reflecting a robust supply chain and consumer demand.

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Dromore Farm Bureau Holds June Meeting and Picnic

Dromore Farm Bureau officers and members gathered for a June meeting at Phippsburg Center with noon dinner served by Mrs. Stanley Dozois and others. Shirley Hobbs Turner demonstrated canning tools. The annual picnic is set for July 2 at Mrs. Charles V. Minott’s home. The August 4 fair date was confirmed, replacing August 6. Guest Mrs. Eliza beth Hampton of Virginia attended with local members and families.

Stanley Dozois Emg Sa Ie Ma Annette Id. Mane Shirley Hobbs Turner Charles V. Minott Phippsburg Center Bernard Henderson Earl Lowell Walter McCourt Grange Hall Minott S. Elizabeth Hampton Virginia Ray Campbell Leston Harrington Annette Schofield Ernest Rogers Priscilla Thayer George Beals Bertha Wyman Charles Minott Rose Wyman Dozois, Sr Sarah Wilbur Rnard Henderson Wilfred Blair Addie Seavey Shirley Hobbs Pauline Seavey Stephen Thayer Margaret Rogers Master Hobbs of Turner

Olby Greenleaf Wedding Saturday in Wiscasset

Miss Louise Greenleaf of Wiscasset wed Ernest C Colby of Wiscasset at 4 30 pm Saturday in the home of Rev Dr David L Wilson Washington Street. The single ring ceremony was witnessed by Miss Ida Johns and Mrs Pearl B Wilson. The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Kenneth Greenleaf of Boothbay and the groom is the son of Mr and Mrs Frank H Colby of Wiscasset. The couple will reside in Wiscasset after a brief honeymoon.

Louise Greenleaf Wiscasset Ernest C. Colby David L. Wilson Washington Street Ida Johns Pearl B. Wilson Kenneth Greenleaf Boothbay Frank H. Colby

Engagement announced for Evelyn Sweeny Patton

Mrs. Martha Sweeny of St. Albans Vermont announces the engagement of her daughter Evelyn Martha to Leland R. Patton of Bath son of Mrs. Winifred Patton of Richford Vermont. Evelyn is a University of Vermont graduate Alpha Chi Omega member and former St. Albans teacher. Patton is a Richford High School and Burlington Business College graduate, WWII veteran of Italy and North Africa, currently Deputy Collector of Internal Revenue in Bath.

Martha Sweeny St. Albans Vermont Evelyn Martha Leland R. Patton Bath Winifred Patton Richford Miss Sweeny University of Vermont Alpha Chi Omega Sorority Patton Richford High School Burlington Business College United States Army Finance Department Italy North Africa Internal Revenue

Memorial lamp gifted to St Ann's Princeton church

Word arrives of a sanctuary lamp installed at St Ann's Church in Princeton donated by Miss Eleanor A in memory of her late brother L Eugene Thebeau of Bath. Father Tomlinson, former New York pastor, notes the gift fills a need for the missionary parish. Also, Mrs Joseph E Hart reports son Loring Edward Hart safely arrived at Majella California as Bowdoin College Sigma Nu representative.

St. Ann's Church Princeton Eleanor A. Thebeau L. Eugene Thebeau Bath Father Tomlinson New York Camp Gregory Poland Joseph E. Hart High Street Loring Edward Hart D.A Majella Calif Bowdoin College Sigma Nu Hart Bowdoin Bondo California

Salvation Army Drive Sees Progress in Bath Campaign

Reports show the Bath drive nearing its $6,000 quota with over $980 raised through house to house efforts. Ralph G. Stetson urges generous support to fund veterans aid, youth programs, and police work under the Marching Forward to a Better World plan. If met, several deserv ing youths will attend summer camp to restore health and faith. The Army remains a lifeline for people in trouble locally and beyond.

Barveenin Eie Sante Vari Ralph G. Stetson Fal N Salvation Army Daniel Williams First National Bank Bath

Miss Shirley Stover Shower Celebrates Bride to Be

Miss Shirley Stover, bride to be Stanley Brimigion, was honored at a Tuesday shower hosted by her parents Mr and Mrs Walter Stover at 14 Freemont. A decorated umbrella gift held pink and blue ribbons as guests, including Mrs Horace Morse and several Stover relatives, enjoyed the occasion.

Shirley Stover Stanley Brimigion Shower Walter Stover Freemont Horace Morse George ‘Melzard Gladys Decree Hazel Grant Everett Stilphen Albert Pinkham George Darrah Irving Burnham Rideout John Stuart Stewart McPherson, Jr Willard Colby West Sweeney Frank Burnell Etta Stuart Richard Rowe Norma Leeman Jane Leeman Marie Wyman Betty Stover Judy Stover Thelma Stover Dolores Trask Carl Meister

Nancy J Roberts Birthday Party Report

A birthday party for eight year old Nancy Roberts was held at Gardiner Roberts home at 60 Oak Street Tuesday of last week. Guests included Sandra Sinclair Edna Sinclair Arthur Burns Mary Louder Jackie Warren Spike Warren Sue Owen and others. Prizes went to Edna Sinclair Arthur Burns and Mary Louder. The room featured pink streamers fresh flowers and a birthday cake with individual cup cakes and favors.

Nancy Roberts Gra Gardiner Roberts Oak Street Sandra Edna Sinclair Arthur Burns Mary Louder Jackie Spike Warren Sue el Owen Se Ann Butch T Roxanne Legard Alice Mae Preble

Gilbert Tenney Returns Home From Hitchcock Wedding Festivities

Gilbert Tenney of Boston returns home after being guest of William D. Sewall at the Stone House farms during the Hitchcock wedding celebrations.

Gilbert Tenney Boston William D. Sewall Stone House Farms Hitchcock

Community Notes from Bowdoinham Area Residents

Local residents engage in visits and gatherings as several travel to visit kin in Freeport Somerville and Philadelphia. Notable events include Fourth of July decorations at an Army store and a Masonic picnic at Ira Allen's shore. Second Lt Edward Lewis completes Air Force schooling and prepares to lead a supply maintenance unit.

Cntenaiie Nal Preblerukeet Alice May Royof Milton Ott Tabtabeera The Masonic Ira Allen Shore Richmond Lodge Maxwell Ward Clinton Mabel Baker Somerville Mass Lottie Purington Carolyn Baker D. Wilson's Hospital Brunswick Edward James Freeport James Milton Douglas Patty Brown Lauris Wilson Philadelphia Annie Cobb Bancroft House Cleveland Curtis Main Street Army Robheus Douglas Dorothy Lakewood Joseph Cote George Coutrou Portland Edward Lewis Air Force Communications School Scott Air Force Base Ill Tadar Lewis Earl Lewis Route 2 Bowdoinham Dow Air Base Bangor Church Guild Bowdeinham Baptist Church Hall Denham Henry Lamoreau

Traffic Patrol Picnic At Bath Point

One hundred twenty five students from Bath school took part in a Wednesday outing to Thomas Point sponsored by the Bath police department and the Idcal Aerie of Eagles. The group traveled in Bath Bus Service vehicles and will enjoy free hotdogs ice cream and drinks. A sports program with lifeguards and supervisors was arranged to supervise the youths at the beach. The event honors their traffic directing work near schools.

Fic Thomas Point Bath Lice ‘Department Idcal Aerie Eagles Bath

Farewell and Surprise Birthday Party Held For Sorensen

A combined farewell for Mrs. Hans Sorensen and a surprise birthday was hosted at 31 One Street on Tuesday night. Sorensen departs for Copenhagen Saturday. Refreshments and a birthday centerpiece organized by Mrs. Fred Rose. Gifts given to Mr. and Mrs. Sorensen. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Milton Morse, Mr. and Mrs. Chester Sorentsen, Mrs. Fred Rose, Mrs. Chester King, and Mrs. Whitmer.

Hans Sorensen Mer Sorensen Copenhagen Penreark Fred Rose Milton Morse Chester Sorentsen Chester King Whitmer

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Senter's, Inc Leydon-Nardone Newton, Mass Groom North Street Mercury Outboard Motors Reed Loan Association Losi Bride Cheryl Wetherbee Pavay Traducal Dink Washington Miss Hitchcock H. M J. C. Steen Orner Dromore Farm Bureau Olby-Greenleaf Salvation Army Drive Tanley Brimigion Satbiente Nancy J. Roberts Lakewood Theatre Broekwey Lakewood Players Uncle Harry Leena Marioe Tim Enmy Eileen Roca Sean Strakeness Perry Evans Auburn William Valentine Burton Curtis Liberty Curtis Delma Curtis George Hackett Linwood Hackett John Tarr Sunshine Society Prudence Hamilton Barry Fitzgerald Mls Peru Bea Polatel Dancer Fay Pye Clyde Mall Point Chierotte Tom Neal- Vine Jenkins Wey A PAWS Wdigan Freddie Stewart
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