Barbara Cooke Weds William Hale Jr in Brunswick Church
Miss Barbara Douglas Cooke daughter of Mr and Mrs John F Cooke of 909 Middle Street Brunswick married William Edward Hale Jr son of Mr and Mrs Hale of Walpole Mass at the Baptist church in Brunswick A home reception followed. The bride wore ivory antique taffeta with duchesse lace and a three tier veil The couple will reside in Cincinnati Ohio after a Bermuda honeymoon. The article closes noting Kentucky known as The Dark and Bloody Ground before white settlement due to Iroquois Cherokee wars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara Douglas Cooke
John Francis Cooke
Middle Street
Baptist
William D. Hill, Jr
Bath
Cynthia Sewall
Lowell Schulman
Te Plains
N. Y
John T. Conbride
A. Burnham School
Impton
Mass
Pine Manor Junior College
Wellesley
Glassware Trade Notes Handbieren Meaning Blown by Hand
The phrase handbieren refers to glassware blown by human lungs, describing a traditional technique in glassmaking. This term highlights a craft method used in producing delicate vessels.
Past Masters Meet Enterprise Grange and Lecturers Council
The Past Masters Association and Lecturers Council met with a meal and social hour. Officers conducted a joint meeting led by Daniel McCall and Eleanor Ripley with Mrs. Lillian Henderson as secretary pro tem. A public entertainment was voted for Oct. 3 at West Bath Grange hall. An August field day will be at Rock Hill Inn hosted by State Deputy Joseph W. Larrabee. details to follow. Members discussed readings solos and the question What is your greatest desire with many hoping for rain and cooler weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Past Masters Association and Lecturers Council
Rae
Daniel McCall
Lecturers Association of Bee
Eleanor Ripley
Howard Carr
Lillian Henderson
West Bath Grange Hall
Rock Hill Inn
Joseph W. Larrabee
West Bath
Larrabee
Jeanette Williams Arrives in England for Dental Convention
Miss Jeanette Williams a West Bath dental hygienist arrived in England July 15 to attend the International Convention of Dentists and Dental Hygienists in London July 18 26 and to tour English communities and France. She will sail home August 5 from Le Havre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeanette Williams
West Bath
England
London
France
Miss Williams
Elmer B. Williams
Bec
S. S. Atlantic
Imperial Hotel
Southampton
Oxford
Chester
Stratford-on-Avon
Paris
Dinard
Rouen
le Havre
Quebec
Williams
Morse High School
Forsythe Dental College
Boston
Leon E. Buck
Bath
Kenneth J. Coffin
Brunswick
Potatoes Grow Without Tops in Centralia Patch
Ben Bucholz found potatoes large as hen eggs in his patch while investigating a potato shortage. He wonders if a topless potato has been developed by a quirk of nature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centralia
Ben Bucholz
Peaslee Everett daughter engages to Boynton in fall wedding
Marjorie Lois Peaslee Everett Peaslee of Damariscotta Mills announces the engagement of her daughter Miss Marjorie Lois to George Edward Boynton son of Mr and Mrs Harland E Boynton of 7 Gerald Street. Miss Peaslee a Lincoln Academy Newcastle graduate works in the Maine General Hospital Portland credit office. Mr Boynton a Marseae and Bur dette Bus College Boston graduate is now an accountant at Hyde Memorial Home. Wedding planned for the fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marjorie Lois Peaslee Everett Peaslee
Damariscotta Mills
Marjorie Lois
George Edward Boynton
Harland E. Boynton
Gerald Street
Miss Peaslee
Lincoln Academy
Newcastle
Maine General Hospital
Portland
Boynton
Marse Ae
Burdette Bus College
Boston
Hyde Memorial Home
Surprise Birthday Party For Mrs De Wolfe
A surprise birthday party was held Tuesday evening at Mrs. George De Wolfe's North Bath home. Hosts were her parents Mr and Mrs William Bettis of Seat Pleasant Maryland. A buffet supper followed by games and singing. Gifts were given to the honored guest. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Bettis and son Allen of Seat Pleasant Galen Ward George DeWolfe Mr and Mrs Royden DeWolfe Gaile DeWolfe Royden Haines Jr Charlotte Haines and Dora Haines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George de Wolfe
North Bath
William Bettis
Seat Pleasant
Maine Odd Ladies Outing at Pemaquid Point
Sadie Davis of Myrtle Lodge hosted an outing at Pemaquid Point Maine with members traveling by car. Prizes were awarded to Mrs. Margaret Nelson Mrs. Eva Atwood and Mrs. Nellie Hunt for distance and participation. attendance reached thirteen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
ODD Ladies
Pemaquid Point
Sadie Davis
Myrtle Lodge
Aub
Awardae Otees Lodge
Margaret Nelson
Eva Atwood
Nellie Hunt
Bangor
Lady
West Bath
Witch Spring Inn
Davis
Nellie__Hunt
Lizzie B. C. Chaney
Gertrude Stewart
Nellie Swett
Bertha Palmer
Pearl Campbell
Sarah Potter
Jennie Cameron
Lucelia Blake
Sadie Savage
Bloodmobile to Visit Bath July 28 for Blood Drive
The Red Cross Bloodmobile returns to Bath at the Bath Iron Works Recreation Hall on Monday July 28 from 12 noon to 6 pm. About 150 pints are expected for soldiers in Korea, following a March total of 132 pints the best for a Maine town of its size.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Bath
Korea
Bath Iron Works Recreation Hall
Maine
Anne Sewall
For Sale Maine Poultry Farm Bargain Frye Farm Bowdoin
One of the best one man poultry farms in Maine offered for sale. The Frye Poultry Farm at Bowdoin advertises a bargain price and invites inquiries by dialing 2272. No brokers. Also mentions land near Parker Head with options on 65 acres and farm investment potential.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parker Head
H. L. Hunt
Gregeey Penazty
Maine
Bargain Brice
Frye Poultry Farm
Bowdoin Maine
Dial
New Rector Named for Grace Church Bath
Rev James Leslie Grant of Christchurch Canaan Conn named rector of Grace Church Bath and expected to arrive August 1. A Connecticut native, he studied at Trinity College Hartford Mt Hermon and the Virginia Theological Seminary and has served in multiple parishes including Christ Church Canaan. He has wartime service as an industrial chaplain and involvement with Boy and Girl Scouts and Parent Teacher groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Leslie Grant
Christchurch
Canaan
Maryland
East Side
Manhattan
Chapel of the Incarnation
Grant
North Caed
Pre-nuptial Shower for Jean E Caton Before Wedding
Miss Jean Ellen Caton of 797 High street was honored with a surprise pre nuptial shower for her upcoming marriage to Cpl Richard Soule USMC. The event hosted by Mrs Lola Brown at 27 Walker street featured attractive gifts displayed after opening, with lobster rolls relishes chips cakes and iced tea served to guests including Mrs Walter McMann Mrs Nancy Boucher and several Caton family members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Ellen Caton
High Street
Cpl
Richard Soule
Lola Brown
Walker Street
Walter McMann
Nancy Boucher
Barbara Caton
Helen Caton
Estelle Boutin
Josephine Hazen
Ruth Champion
Betty Libby
Earlene Libby
Margaret Snowden
Henry Albert
Peggy Safford
Primary Children Should Register Now for September
Parents with children entering school in September must register at the office of the superintendent of schools. About 300 will enter the pre primary grades next Fall, and registration should be completed early to aid planning. Open daily 8 30 a m to 5 p m with birth certificates for inspection. Lamps were widely used in Greek homes in the Fourth Century B C. About 125000 beaver pelts were taken in the U S in 1950.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superintendent of Schools
Office of Superintendent of Schools
Irrigation project aids beans and community notices
Large irrigation works pump about 400 gallons per minute for factory use with Topshem assisting. News item lists attendance at church services, a sermon on July 27 titled The Man of Galilee, and a chalk drawing. Personal items mention hospital observation, travels, and family visits in Rowdeinham and surrounding towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topshem
Richar Bowdeinham
Bruns- Prout
Timmerman
Rowdeinham Rantict
Paloh Chemntain
Mige Ryrant
S. Meserge
Dorothy Ryrant
Heevett
Hackett Farm
Queda
Eldes
Gaeeme
Hattie Campbell Harkett
Marian Prawn
Philadelphia
George Harkett
Charlae Hackatt Preant Hackett
Miranda
Rowdoinham
Bertha Cour
South Coventry
Bert Merrit
Daudters
Charles Heackett
George Brown
9An
Fin
Aaughter
Joretwa
Zina Maywell
Roger Robinson
Tauris Wilson
Georete Cour
South Cavertry
Conn
Leroy Folgeramb
Skowhegan
Carlton Huches
Barbara
Ruth Merrill
Hempton
N. H
Laurence Hackett
Lauris Wilson
Minta Wilson
Richard Berry
Skowhagen
Carlton Hughes
Wiliam Eldridge
Benton
al Eldridge
Robley Morrison
Jane
Houlton
Earl Kelley
Local Residents Visit East Coast Hosts
Bensom Kelley joins Mr and Mrs Donald Chesley and Sonne N on vacation at the Chesley home. Mr and Mrs Ralph C visit. Mr and Mrs George Cour of South Coventry Conn stay with Mrs Cour's brother and his wife Mr and Mrs George Hackett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bensom Kelley
Donald Chesley
Mr. Chesley
Ralph C Y
George Cour
South Coventry
Conn
White Ribboners Picnic And Meeting At Grove Institute
White Ribboners gathered at the Grove Institute on Robinson Street for a picnic and meeting led by Mrs. Theresa Hill. Speakers included Miss Sarah Coombs, Rosa mond McGuiggan, Harriet Wright, Gladys Farley, and Nella Stover. The group approved subscriptions to Listen and supported Morse High School Bath Memorial Hospital and Patten Free Library. A visual aid exhibit for the State convention in Gardiner was planned by Nella Stover, Sarah Coombs, Gladys Farley and Frances Pearson. Members unable to attend received cards. a later meeting was set for Aug 12 at Mrs Hill’s Middle Street home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WGTU
Grove
Robinson Street
Theresa’ Hilled
Sarah Coombs
Cora Robinson
Prudence Dunlap
Jesus
Youth Council
Rosamond McGuiggan
Soldiers and Sailors
Harriet Wright
Gladys Farley
Nella Stover
Morse High School
Bath Memorial Hospital
Patten
Hill
Gardiner
Frances Pearson
Elaine Lagasse Engaged to William N Sells
Mr and Mrs Roland Lagasse of West Bath announce the engagement of their daughter Elaine Masse Lagasse of West Bath New York to William N Sells of Lancaster Ohio Elaine a Morse High School graduate class of 1951 is employed in New York Sells a Lancaster Ohio graduate has served four years in the U S Navy and is to be discharged this month An August wedding is planned
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elaine M. Lagasse
Roland Lagasse
West Bath
Elaine Masse
New York
Pee Go A
William N. Sells
Lancaster
Ohio
Miss Lagasse
Morse High School
Sells
Lancaster, O
U. S. Navy
Bear Wanders Into Fontana as City Debut Damps
Fontana residents welcomed incorporation but a 500 pound brown bear wandered from the nearby mountains into town. Deputies shot the animal six blocks from the city center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bear
New City
Calif
Fontana
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Cooke
William Edward Hale Jr
W. Mast
Kentucky
Barbara D. Cooke
Enterprise Grange
Convention of Dental Hygienists
Loan Association
Front ST. Bath
Coombs-Grover
Bride To Be
Verna Grover
Donald Coombs
Charles Nelson
Rosedale
Miss Grover
Ethel Burns
Carl Pinson
Earl Cahoon
Richard Quick
Gerald Atkinson
Paul Lemont
Lloyd Coombs
Eleanor Danforth
Otis Morse
Edward Morse
William Parks
Barbara Parks
Alex Burgess
Donald Gaudreau
Benjamin Coombs
Fred Rose
Ernest Rose
Betty Goodell
C. Yates
Danvers
John L. Jack
Topsham
Bessie Snow
Freeport
Frank Rose
St. Petersburg
Fla
Selwyn Towne
Schenectady
Mercie MacFadden
Chester Grover
Lawrence Palmer
Nancy Grover
Blood Mobile
U. S
Babylon
Christ
Cpea Ares
E. Iy
Kelly's
New & Sed
North St
Grace Church
Jean E. Caton
Lakewood
Lakewood Players
Darcula
Frankstein
Borcey
Theos Pristom Robers
Ann Blyth
Edmund Gwenn
Sally
St. Anne
THURS
Mark Stevens
George Montgomery
Davy Crockett
Indian Scout Special
Jeanie
Fay Wray
Ernest Booper
Choedsack
ANS
Laura Harrington
Lila Place
Edna Thorne
William Fraser
Elaine Lagasse
Opal p.DeMillex
Tau
Pte
Paramount Picture
Anton Boron
Mdas
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Sevilla
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