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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1952

Page

6

J Footers Birthday Party in Bath and Brunswick

Michael James Footer son of Mr and Mrs James Footer of 10 Drayton Road celebrated his first birthday last week. Guests included Carol and Dennis Genthner Gary Orr Linda Skillin Peter Fullerton Gregory Moore Gail Longley Kathy Longley Robert McGilvery and others. Adults listed include Mrs J Emery Footer Mrs Malen Genthner Miss Marion Bourgoin Mrs Randall Orr Mrs Er wit Skillin Mrs Cecil Fullerton Mrs Raymond Moore Mrs Walter Longley Mrs George Condon and others from Bath Brunswick and Woolwich.

Michael James Footer James Footer Drayton Road Michael Marion Bourgoin Carol Dennis Genthner Gary Orr Linda Skillin Peter Fullerton Gregory Moore Gail Kathy Longley Richard Stimpson Hope McKellar Sharon Patty Condon Robert McGilvery Bath Linda Footer Brunswick Lynn Terri Alan Thomas Woolwich J. Emery Footer Malen Genthner Randall Orr Erwit Skill

Duncan MacIntosh Sells Milk Route in Woolwich Maine

Duncan MacIntosh of River Road Woolwich reports his well has stood ten feet above ground level and provides abundant water for years He says it is the best water in Maine and invites others to bring their wigs and fill them He recently sold his Woolwich and Bath milk route after long service to local customers.

Duncan MacIntosh Woolwich MacIntosh Maine Bath

Stains Removed With Lemon For Rusty Water Marks

Use lemon to remove rusty water stains from bathtubs sinks stoves and ice boxes. Rub then rinse well to brighten surfaces and restore finish.

Cosmo Club Hosts Members At Summer Cottage

Cosmo Club players were entertained Wednesday at the Summer cottage of Dr and Mrs Joseph I Smith Foster's Point. Attendees enjoyed hikes handwork and a picnic supper with dessert and coffee. Mrs Edwin Gross and Mrs Carl French attended and spoke on local club activities. An invitation was extended for a July 25 meeting at Sebasco.

Cosmo Joseph I. Smith Foster’s Point Edwin Gross Cosmopolitan Club Carl French Bath Portland Players Carl Pierce Portland Center Street Sebasco Faith Sherwood Thelma Knight Alice Nowell Dorothy Eseley Mary Leonard

Engagement announced for Sarah Helen Gilliam to Christopher Wallace

Mr. and Mrs. Freeman Gilliam of West Point announce the engagement of their daughter Sarah Helen to Christopher F. Wallace son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Wallace of West Point. No wedding date set. Miss Gilliam and Mr. Wallace attended West Point schools Morse High School.

Freeman Gilliam West Point Sarah Helen Christopher F. Wallace Henry Wallace Miss Gilliam Morse High School Mr. Wallace

Texas Opens Large Iron Ore Deposit After Experimental Mine

In 1910 Texas miners began experimenting with iron ore extraction and two years later a sizable ore deposit was opened. The project showcased early state mining efforts and set the stage for later industrial activity in the region.

Texas

Povich Levy Wedding in Washington at Hotel Twenty-Four Hundred

Miss Doris Mae Levy daughter of Washington BC became the bride of Albert Simon Povich son of Morris S. Povich Bath and the late Mrs Eva Povich. The ceremony Sunday July 6 at five at the Hotel Twenty-Four Hundred in Washington DC officiated by Rabbi Henry Segal. The couple will reside in Washington after a Bermuda honeymoon.

Doris Mae Levy Daugh Washington Albert Simon Povich Morris S. Povich Bath Eva Povich Twenty-Four Hundred Washington, D. C Henry Segal Charlotte Levy Frederick S. Roberts Sandra Levy Donald M. Povich Albert J. Modlin Frederick Roberts Bernard Povi Franklin Machlis Mount Vernon N. Y Robert G. Simon New York City Angelo G. Santaniello New London Conn University of Maryland Alpha Epsilon Phi Sorority Povich District of Columbia Morse High School Univ of Maine Georgetow University School of Law Pacific J. G U. S. Naval Reserve Bermuda Donald Povich Jay Povich Harry Lait Sadie

Verna Grover and Don Coombs Wedding Planned

Miss Verna Grover of Brunswick will wed Don ald Coombs of Bath on July 27 at Corliss Street church. Harold Allen of Lisbon Falls will officiate the first wedding in his new pastorate. The couple, graduate and apprentice machinist, are active in church and community life.

Verna Grover Brunswick Donald Coombs Bath Corliss Street Harold Allen Lisbon Falls Chester Grover Woolwich Coombs Morse High Hyde Windlass Co Morse

Birthday party for Steven Arthur MacDonald noted

A lawn party at the home of Mr and Mrs Arthur MacDonald on Oak Street celebrated Steven Arthur MacDonald’s third birthday. Guests wore crepe caps, received candy baskets, and shared a long table birthday cake with three candles. Steven gave gifts to each guest. attendees included David Thombs Edward MacDonald Jeffrey Peavey Kevin Perry Robert Seekins Kathleen Wenger Nancy Madden and others.

Arthur M. MacDonald Oak Street Steven Arthur Steven Mrs. Mac- Donald David and Burleigh Thombs Edward Mac- Donald Jeffrey Peavey Kevin Perry Robert Seekins Kathleen Wenger Nancy Madden Adu

Types of lamb chops broiled in pan or oven

The article lists various lamb cuts including rib loin English and shoulder and notes ground lamb can be broiled in a pan or oven.

Italian Holiday Ends for Miss Elizabeth Anderson

Miss Elizabeth Anderson and Toula Ellis of Boston pose near St Peter's Basilica in Rome after a 19 day prize trip sponsored by a Boston store. Anderson won a wardrobe prize valued at 100 dollars including a grey nylon suit, black faille coat, blouses, hat, shoes, gloves, nylon hosiery, and accessories.

Elizabeth Anderson Miss Anderson

Annual Circus Day at Bath Playgrounds

Friday afternoon featured circus fun at Bath Playgrounds with awardees from Hyde Park and Park sections. Honorees included funniest clowns Rita Vaillancourt and Dean Snell, fattest Mary Vail and Sue Lambert, loveliest Isha Rice and She Casey, and best circus animal Janet Mailey.

Circus Lovel Ietetiat Circus Animaluse Rita Vaillancourt Mary Vail Donald McElman Isha Rice Alice Mae Preble Hyde Park Are Staples Sue Lambert Park Dean Snell Wayne Snell She’ Casey Dike

Richard Smith Hosts Fifth Birthday Party for Friends

Richard Smith son of Dr and Mrs Jacob Smith of High street celebrated his fifth birthday with a party at the Smith Summer home at Fosters Point. Guests included John Ross Dickson Mary Wallace and many others. The centerpiece was a novel cowboys cake and guests enjoyed games and refreshments.

Richard Smith Jacob Smith High Street Fosters Point Richard John Ross Dickson Ee Mary Bryant Wallace Richard Bellanger Eiily Boudre Peter Rubin Butchy Cleve Eric Leonard Donna Burkhardt Connie Ramsay Anne Buzze Martha Ringer Priscilla Taggert Stephen Brewer Bath Joey Tardiff

Beacon Street Lawn Party Draws Large Crowd

Beacon Street church hosted a Friday lawn party from 5 to 10 pm that drew nearly 500 attendees and raised about 200 dollars. The event featured strawberry shortcake, cooked foods, games, and special awards, with support from the Women's Society of Christian Service the Men's Brotherhood Beacon Lights and Youth Fellowship.

Beacon Street Church Luther Talor Women's Society of Christian Service Men’s Brotherhood Beacon Lights Youth Fellowship Dwight Id Luther Taylor Sherman Mitchell Edwere

Joint Birthday Party for Alan and Lynn in Woolwich

The home of Mr and Mrs Ray Thomas hosted a Thursday joint birthday party for their children Alan age three and Lynn age one. Guests included Susan Petit Carol Arlene Eddie Orr Linda Roderick Johnny McLean and others with out of town visitors Kathy Galuza and Terri Lee. Cakes ice cream cookies and fruit punch were served on the sunporch. Each child received a candy filled basket. gifts were plentiful.

Ray Thomas Woolwich Alan Lynn Sunporch Susan Petit Carol Arlene Eddie Orr Linda Roderick Johnny

Visitor from California Hosts Garden Dinner in Bath

Mrs James J O Neil of San Francisco was guest of honor at an informal dinner party hosted by Mrs Edward Hamblett at 23 Pratt Street Bath. She has visited her sister in Maine and plans to depart for New York City en route to California.

James J. O’neil San Francisco Calif Edward Hambilett Pratt Street Eil John Hart Middle Street New York City California Bath Maine Gen — Wege Rge Brownrigg Frank Fortier John Henderson Ethel Lee James McLaughlin Ernest Jacobs Robert Hamblett Walter White Frank Wilson John Cummings O'Neil Hamblett

Perry's Cove Colony Elects Officers

Edward W. Sampson was elected president of the Perry's Cove Colony Association to succeed Mrs. Neil Bertrand at the annual meeting. Cottage residents named officers including Mrs. J. A. Redlon as vice president, Raymond C. Small secretary, Miss Mabel Redlon treasurer, Harold P. Small road commissioner, William H. Small Jr harbor master, and Francis Bertrand director. A public baked bean supper was planned for Perry's Cove next month with Mrs. Redlon and Mrs. Harold P. Small as co chairmen.

Edward W. Sampson Perry’s Cove Neil Bertrand Winneganee Bay Colony J. A. Redlon Raymond C. Small Mabel Redlon Harold P. Small William H. Small Francis Bertrand Yate Gardi R. Deering Per Holbrook William H. Small, Jr Redlon

Miss Ann Fullerton Celebrates Fourth Birthday

Miss Ann Fullerton daughter of Mr and Mrs Elihu Fullerton of 54 Mechanic Street marked her fourth birthday with a Sunday party at home. Games and refreshments were enjoyed by guests Sharron Hooker Ellen Hall Marie Henrikson Sylvia Henrikson Joan Bailey and John Winwood Jr.

Ann Fullerton Elihu Fullerton Mechanic Street Sharron Hooker Ellen Hall Marie Henrikson Sylvia Henrikson Joan Bailey John Winwood, Jr

Colorado Enjoys Healthy Mineral and Livestock Supplies

Colorados mining and ranching economy shows abundant mineral resources and livestock stock. The region reports steady production in minerals and cattle, supporting local industry and employment.

Colorado

Party club awards prizes at dinner event

At a Wednesday night party a dinner gathering awarded prizes to three women. Miss Arlene Footer won first prize, Mrs. F Emery Footer second, and Mrs. Carroll Davis third. Davis invited members to a future August meeting at her Bay Point cottage with date to be announced.

Arlene Footer F. Emery Footer Carroll Davis Bay Point

Summer English Lodge Opens at Onawacook Resort

A new summer program opened July 2 at Onawacook to teach English to foreign high school students. Mrs Diehl leads meals with fresh vegetables and berries as Ernest Lawson and Lee Alexander assist. Students hail from Colombia Afghanistan Iran and Venezuela with activities like boating tennis and trips weekly to Maine sights.

Onawacook Lodge Diehl Dexter Stevens Rhode Island Alexander Brunswick High Guillermo Penaranda Colombia Afghanistan Iran Venezuela Maine Merrymeeting Bay

Portland families share school reunion and local news

The item notes Renae and family from Portland in town for a school reunion. Harold Cheney recovers from illness at Maine General Hospital and is with Bishop. Various locals, guests, and visits including Mr. and Mrs. Cleveland Curtis, Mrs. Margaret Williams of Bath, and Miss Ruth MacEwen. Bath area social activity is sketched with multiple names and paths to return home.

Renae Portland Harold Cheney Maine Gene Hospital Philip Ideout Cleveland Curtis Stanley Hunter Margaret Williams Bath Charles Hackett Carre Ig Pittston William Bartlett Co. P. Curtis Main Street Ruth MacEwen Arlington Mass Rots Ralph Stilphen John Me

Surprise Party For Mrs. Howard Cramer

Mrs. Howard F. Cramer was surprised with a party where many gifts were given. A social evening followed with cake ice cream and coffee. Attendees included Mrs. Robert Knox Mrs. John Rams dell Mrs. Wesley McPhee and others.

Howard Cramer Howard F. Cramer Cramer Robert Knox John Ramsdell Wesley McPhee Ethel Faucher Luther Taylor Edward St. Martin Gilbert Fowles Jane Mrs. Craft Everett Lemont Elsie Dunton Adelbert Hall Wilbur Crocker James Steen

Sooothing home remedy for smooth hands

A home method suggests mixing soap and water with a spoonful of salad oil to form a paste. Apply to hands and scrub briskly with a nail brush. Repeating this process frequently is claimed to improve smoothness quickly.

Pressing Seams Improve Tailoring and Finish

Keeping an ironing board and iron set up while sewing allows pressing each seam as it is finished. This method yields neater, more tailored results and makes the final pressing quick and simple.

One-Man Poultry Farm for Sale in Maine

Large Maine poultry operation offered for sale. Includes substantial acreage with minimal timber and a vast amount of wood. Located in Bath at North Belt. contact Dial 2272 or Tele. 589 for details. Endorses a rare chance to acquire a proven farm site.

Maine Dial

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