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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1945

Page

8

Butterfield and Sampson Nuptials at Wesley Church

Miss Margaret Samp son and Edward Butterfield were married Friday evening in Wesley Methodist church in a candle light ceremony. Rev. Chester B. Oliver officiated the double ring service. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Sampson of High Street, wore white brocaded taffeta with train, long sleeves, and a ruffled veil. The groom is son of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew M. Butterfield of Granite Street. Out of town guests included relatives from Augusta, Milton, Bangor, Belmont, and New York. The couple will reside at their Summer Street apartment after a week long wedding trip.

Margaret Knight Sampson Edward Marshal Butterfield Wesley Methodist Church Chester B. Oliver John Sampson High Street Andrew M. Butterfield Granite Street Thelma Dearing Beethoven Palmyrin Love Roger M. Luke Charles Sherer George Hastings Frederick Rowland Albert R. Coombs Lohengrin Robert Niles Madeline Small Willard McLean Merle Niles Bertha Davis Edna Besaw Elaine Woes Barbara Danforth Jane Niles Arthur P. Sampson Augusta A. Bernard Webber Milton Mass Bernard Webber U. S. Merchant Marine Walter Clifford Knight Laurelton Long Island N. Y Walter Coombs Emily Coombs Belmont Herbert Butterfield Bangor Stanley Palmer Harry Fullerton USAAF Morse High School Henry Keen Ruth Garden City USA Harry Keen, Jr New York City Bay Point Vesper George School of Arts Boston Hyde Windlass Co A. G. Page Co Bath

Commander Rittenhouse Receives Bronze Star Medal

Commander Ellis B. Rittenhouse U S N receives the Bronze Star at the Naval Receiving Station in a ceremony led by Captain R S Hitchcock. The award, presented for heroic and meritorious conduct as commanding officer of a ship in Southwest Pacific operations, follows his graduation from the Naval Academy in Annapolis. He is son of Mr and Mrs Arthur C Rittenhouse and his wife is Mrs Margaret C Rittenhouse of Newark Delaware. Dorothy Williams, daughter of Mr and Mrs Elmer Williams, graduates from Columbia University as a dental hygienist and will join the University.

Ellis B. Rittenhouse U.S. N Naval R. S. Hitchcock Maine U.S.S. Turner Bath Iron Works Cmdr. Rittenhouse United States Southwest Pacific U.S Naval Academy Annapolis Arthur C. Rittenhouse Margaret C. Rittenhouse Newark Delaware Dorothy Williams Elmer Williams Foster's Point Columbia University University

Reed goes on monthlong vacation from U S O to West Newburyport

Miss Emily B. Reed assistant director at the U S O left Saturday for a month long vacation. She will spend the time at her home in West Newburyport Massachusetts.

Emily B. Reed U S. O West Newburyport Mass

Brackley Pratt Wedding Held At First Baptist Church

Miss Camilla Louise Pratt wife of Robert L Brackley was married at four oclock Saturday in the auditorium of First Baptist church. Rev Charles R Sims officiated with Rev Terelle B Crum assisting. The ceremony featured lilacs greens and candles with a three tiered cake reception in the vestry. After a brief wedding trip the couple will reside with the bride's parents until June 16 when they depart for Clarks Falls Conn Brackley serves as pastor there.

Camilla Louise Pratt Clinton F. Pratt Trufant Street Robert L. Brackley Martha Higgins Woolwich First Baptist Church Charles R. Sims Terelle B. Crum Providence Bible Institute James R. Bunker Liberty Geraldine Pratt Mary Furber Bath C. Vaughn Overman Rockport Linwood Bishop Auburn Muriel F. Lane Leon Eaton Arthur J. Dunton Barbara Dunton Arlene Pihlerantz Harriet Furber George Freeman Mrs. Brackley Bath Pant Company Brackley Morse High School Bridge Academy Dresden Bath Iron Works Gordon College of Theology and Missions Boston

Attempted break at McCabe's Market in Bath

An attempted break at Al Fred R. McCabe grocery store at 178 Washington Street Bath was reported to police Thursday morning. The intruders used an inch and a half bit to bore holes through the outside and main doors, creating openings for a hand and arm. Police believe entrance was prevented by two internal locks, one snap type and a second old fashioned lock.

Alfred R. McCabe Washington Street Bath McCabe

Masons Confer Master Mason Degree at Polar Star

A large gathering of 240 masons met at the Temple Wednesday of last week to confer the Sublime Degree of Master Mason on several candidates during a Polar Star lodge meeting. Before the work, ladies of the Eastern Star served an excellent lobster salad supper. It was a very successful evening.

Polar Star Eastern Star

Miss Marjorie Gordon Arrives in Pepplesville for Wedding

Miss Marjorie Gordon of Boston arrived Saturday to attend the Pepperdale wedding on York Street, staying in town for the event.

Marjorie Gordon Boston Pepplesville York Street

Fresh Flowers For Bouquets Corsages And Funeral Designs

Fresh flowers for bouquets corsages funeral designs baskets and more. Bath delivery daily from Elwell's Greenhouses located in Woolwich. Call 171-Woolwich for orders and plant selections.

Bath Elwell Woolwich

Outstanding Pupils At Dire School Are Presented Awards

Gloria Young and Robert Sharkey were named outstanding seventh grade students at Dike school by Superintendent Loring Addison. The assembly included the class will and prophecy, special music, seven point pins, and perfect attendance awards for multiple grades.

Gloria Young Louis Young Washington Street Robert Sharkey James Sharkey Meadow Way Kendall Fund Loring R. Addison Dike School Helen Cook James Arsenault Edwin Pert Patricia Atwood Carole Fitzgerald Margaret Hanscom Robert Haggett George Langbehn Nancy Spear Robert Atwood William Lothrop Richard Robert Arsenault Arthur Michalos Ronald Atwood Regina Cunningham Charles Hanson David Bourque Carl Fogg June Hall Byron Hodgkins Jane Homan George Kondos Patricia Norton Dianne Spear Robert Stairs Gaynel Bonney Patricia Gaudet Janice Hanna Peter Lorentsen Patricia Mocklar David Pye Eugene Sukeforth Arthur Sonia Michael Venus Carol Loeschner Nannette Sonia Arthur Mayo Duncan Robertson Carolyn Herrin David Newton George McElman John Reynolds Betty Jane McPhee Anita Deering David Hodgkins Anita Reeks Richard Homan Elford Stover, Jr Glendon Pert Charles Turcotte Paul McDonald Bevery Dearing Bentey C. Churchill Ruth Volz William Haggett Nancy Barter June Labbe Beverly White Robert Allard Carolyn Stackpole John Bowie Henry Powers

Thompson Returns From Prison Camp

Private Albert M. Thompson United States Army son of Mr and Mrs Frank C Thompson of Middle Street arrived home last week after being captured by Germans in North Africa in February 1943. He endured long captivity at Stalag B2 Germany and was liberated last month weighing 40 pounds lighter. He traveled from Fort Devens to Camp Kilmer then to Lake Placid New York for his 60 day furlough.

Albert M. Thompson USA Frank C. Thompson Middle Street North Africa Stalag B2 Germany New York Camp Kilmer New Jersey Fort Devens Mass Devens Thompson Lake Placid

Two Speakers Feature Dinner of Nurses

Bath Memorial Hospital Nurses Alumnae Association held its annual banquet at the Seydwick with 34 members in attendance. Dr Francis A Winchenbach spoke on treatment of wounded in field and evacuation hospitals while Miss Yellena Seevers outlined hospital work improvements through cooperation.

Bath Memorial Hospital Seydwick Francis A. Winchenbach Yellena Seevers Henrietta Sonia L. B. Cummings Nellie L

Bath considers annual budget with net increase over 1944

The Bath city council approved the amended annual appropriation bill at a Wednesday meeting with a net increase of 6413.06 over 1944. The finance committee says the rise does not affect current tax rates. The budget covers Armory to street lights and various departments including Police, Fire, Highway, Library, and Public Works with numerous line items.

Bath Armory Board of Assessors Board of Health Newcomb H. & S. Dept Kelley Field Kimball Field Lighting City Maine Municipal Memorial Day Veterans Memorial Day Firemen Mothers Aid Park & Soldiers Monument Personnel Service Commission Public Library Police Department Dhool Department

Cosmopolitan Club hears talk on San Francisco conference

The Cosmopolitan club met last week with Prof Ernest Helmreich of Bowdoin delivering a talk on the San Francisco conference and world organization issues. Members discussed street fair plans with half the proceeds to local charities and new officers and committees for July were announced. The next meeting shifts to July 5 due to the holiday.

Cosmopolitan Club Joseph Smith Charles T. Smith, Jr Jelen Omar Ernest C. Helmreich Bowdoin College San Francisco World Organization Bernard Knight Thomas Leash Dorothea M. Betts Isador Singer Homer Johnson William Dennison Addie Palmer Pinkham Richard Sherwood Gaylord Leavitt Raymond Clark Arthur Burgess Charles B. Doyle Clinton McFadden Philanthropic Albert Whitney

Nequasset Farm Bureau Plans July 4 Picnic

Nequasset Farm Bureau discussed "Laundry Helps" at a Wednesday meeting in the Goodwill club led by Mrs. Percy Bailey and Mrs. Walter Libby. Eight members attended with box lunches. Mrs. Jordan Wright served coffee. The annual picnic is set for Wednesday, July 4.

Nequasset Farm Bureau Goodwill Club Percy Bailey Walter Libby Jordan Wright

Former Bath Boy Graduates From Coburn Classical

Robert W. Mitchell, son of Mrs. Wallace S. Jones of Bath, formerly of Dummer Street, Bath, graduates from Coburn Classical Institute in Waterville with first honor essayist honors. Commencement was held Friday night. Mitchell, Morse High School 1940 alum, enrolled at Coburn last fall after medical discharge from the service. He plans to work as YMCA camp counsellor on Lake Cobbesseecontee this summer and study sociology at Colby College in the fall. He sang a solo and duet at Coburn Hour of Music and, as class president, addressed undergraduates at Senior Last Chapel. Active in football, baseball, he was in the Glee Club and literary editor of the Coburn Clarion.

Robert W. Mitchell Wallace S. Jones Damariscotta Dummer Street Bath Coburn Classical Institute Waterville Mr. Mitchell Morse High School Coburn Lake Cobbesseecon

Winter Street Ladies Indoor Fair Draws Crowds

The Winter Street Congregational Church Ladies Aid held an indoor fair and lobster salad supper last Wednesday, chaired by President Mrs. Arthur C. Lemont. The event, the group’s final activity before the Oct. 5 meeting, featured decor by Mrs. John Sylvester and wait staff including Mrs. Frederick Cullen and several Misses.

Winter Street Congregational Church Arthur C. Lemont Wallace Atwood Addison F. Pendleton J. Albert Redlon Robert Colley Allen M. Irish Reginald Farnham Harry Huse William Potter Sarah Lermond John Sylvester Frederick Cullen Charles Messenger Dorothy Wilson Ann Wilson Barbara Cooke Annie McCabe Frances Young Martha Pratt Lorraine Ryan Lila Mae Richmond Pauline Holmson Barbara Burden Betty Anderson

Merchant-M'Laughlin Wedding at Vinalhaven Union Church

Miss Wilda Louise McLaughlin and Karl Robert Merchant were married Thursday at 9 30 p.m. in Vinalhaven Union Church. The ceremony was performed by Rev Charles S Mitchell. The bride, a Vinalhaven High School graduate, wore pink jersey and net with pink roses. Her maid of honor was Emily Keswick. best man was Gary McLaughlin. Merchant, a U S Navy seaman, attended Morse High School and worked at Bath Iron Works before enlistment. Mrs Frances J French of Boston visited her son Carl G French and Mrs French in Washington Street.

Wilda Louise McLaughlin Donald C. McLaughlin Vinalhaven Karl Robert Merchant Src U.S.N Fred E. Merchant Meadow Way Vinalhaven Union Church Charles S. Mitchell Vinalhaven High School

For Sale Keystone 16 mm projector and case

Classified notice offers a Keystone 16 mm projector with case in like new condition for 35 dollars and a Winchester 30-30 repeater for 30 dollars. Contact J. W. Lane at Indian Point Georgetown. June 14, 19— wp.

Keystone J. W. Lane Indian Point Gorgetown

Bowdoinham Soldier Liberated From German Camp

Sergeant Harold P. Dunn son of the late John Dunn and Myra Dunn, listed missing in France in January, was liberated from a German prison camp and returned to military control May 15. He served with the Medical Corps of the 79th Division, entered service in March 1941, trained at Fort Wright New York, and was overseas since August 1942. He was in England before D-Day. The article also notes Electa chapter OES meeting with past matrons, a long historical paper, and upcoming graduation services at Coombs High School and Bishop School, plus various local personal items.

Harold P. Dunn John Dunn Myra Small Dunn France War Department Medical Corps 79Th Division Fort Wright N. Y England Electa O.E.S Masonic Hall Henry Cornish Cora Denham Susan Blodgett Frank Jack Alonzo Cutler William H. Gould Mertie Cutler Mildred Given Emily Agret Margaret Gile Ruth Dodge Louisa Given Lona Hackett Evelyn Ackley Hall Denham Neil Bishop James Merrill Naval Hospite California South Pacific Boston Alfred Johnso Portland Bo Merrill Bowdeinham Harold Conley No Way Elmer Dodge Freedom Academy Milton Given Donelvin Iris Gray M Irish MCRR Carl Whitney Melrose Mass Malcolm Hatch New York U.S. Navy Hatch Bowdoinham Coombs High School Harper Ross New Brunswick N. J Wi Bur Browne Ethel Wills Brunswick Sunda Jane Ha Browne Paul West Baton John MacDonald Emily Rideout Skowhegan Mike Given Josephine Lancaster Bliss Business College Lewiston Marie, Lancaster Karl Hate Ocea Park William Morse Phillip Ridean Portland

Mrs Susan Borjession Widow of Amandus Dies After Hemorrhage

Mrs Susan Borjession widow of Amandus Borjession died Saturday at Gardiner General Hospital after a home hemorrhage. Born in Bowdoinham December 29 1855 she was daughter of Francis and Esther Whitmore. A charter member of Merrymeeting Grange and Mt Carmel chapter OES she is survived by three children Christine Dinsmore Melvina and Thomas Borjession.

Susan Borjession Amandus Borjession Gardiner General Hospital Borjession Bowdoinham Francis Esther Given Whitmore Merrymeeting Grange Mt. Carmel O.E.S Christine Dinsmore Melvina Thomas Borjession

Bowdoinham Blood Drive Thanks Local Helpers

Bowdoinham branch of the Brunswick chapter American Red Cross reports several townspeople donated a pint of blood. Women traveling to Portland included Mrs. Ernest Curtis Mrs. Reginald Dore Mrs. Ralph Chesley Mrs. William Bailey Mrs. Eli Miner and Mrs. Vernon Yates with transport furnished by Mrs. Edward Haley and Mrs. Ivan Lang. Local chairman Mrs. Karl Hatch extends thanks for the cooperation.

Bowdoinham Brunswick American Red Cross Portland Ernest Curtis Reginald Dore Ralph Chesley William Bailey Eli Miner Vernon Yates Edward Haley Ivan Lang Karl Hatch

Community Happenings in Bowdoin, Bath Area

Local notes report visits by Councilman Melvin Pratt and family of Bath to the Heath home. Albert Temple Jr moves the Charle Pratt house to his father’s farm. Anita Zachan celebrates a birthday hosted by Mrs. Walter Zachan. Mr. and Mrs. William Bailey host relatives. East Bowdoin Ladies’ Aid plans a June 14 meeting at Mrs. Lester Nelson’s home. Malcolm Hatch joins the Navy and departs last week for Sampson. Farm Bureau meets June 6 at Mrs. Irving Princi al’s home under leader Mrs. Ray Douglass. Dinner prepared by hostess with tatse potatoes and salmon loaf. six members and three visitors attend. Cleveland Marriner of Richmond installs 14 grange candidates Friday. Pythian Sisters class of McDonald Temple holds degrees and refreshments with two candidates pledged Thursday.

Melvin Pratt Forrest Pra Bath Lyndy Heath Albert Temple, Jr Charle Pratt Anita Zachan Walter Zachan William Bailey Mr. Bailey Lester Nelson Bowdoin Vesta Ackley Belmont Mass George Ackley Frank Heath East Bowdoin Air Malcolm Hatch Navy Sampson Y Farm Bureau Irving Princial Nome Ray Douglass Cleveland Marriner Richmond Grange Pythian Sisters of McDonald Temple

Mrs Leavitt Hospital Admission in Portland Maine

Mrs Howard Leavitt of Front Street entered Maine General Hospital in Portland on Tuesday for treatment.

Howard Leavitt Front Street Maine General Hospital Portland

Also Mentioned on This Page

Sampson Wesley Church Margaret K. Sampson Edward M. Butterfield COM Rittenhouse SEARS Center ST Brackley-Pratt Mcabe’s Masons Dire School Sedgwick U.S Cosmo Club United Nations Winter Street Groom Morse High B.I.W Frances J. French Carl G. French French Fred B. Reed Stanley E. Wallace Tel, A The Baptist Church God of Our Fathers Ruth Williams Louise Allen Neil S. Billings Bishop School Richard Lambert Robert Lamoreau Carolyn Thurlow Wendell Gildard Elizabeth Lamore Ptowns Starrett Dub Taylor Athens Lloyd Bridges Lee Tracy Si Tr Ancy Kelly Argue Chapman Kann Ae Gul Craig REED
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