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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1952

Page

6

Jean C MacDonald to Become a Bride

Miss Jean C MacDonald and Robert A Burnelle become engaged. Miss MacDonald, daughter of Mr and Mrs Arthur N MacDonald, graduated Morse High School class of 1948 and Gorham State Teachers College with a B S in education. Burnelle, son of Mrs Anna Burnelle, served four years in World War II and is with the U S Navy aboard the cruiser Rochester currently on leave before returning to San Francisco. No wedding date set.

Jean C. MacDonald Arthur N. MacDonald Bedford Street Jean Carol Robert A. Burnelle Anna Burnelle Sanford Antonio Burnelle Miss MacDonald Morse High School Gorham State Teachers College Gorham Amicitia Newman Clubs Burnelle Kappa Delta Phi Fraternity U. S. Navy U. S. S. Rochester Korea Japan San Francisco Calif Navy South Pa

Mrs Hussey Honored With a Coffee Party

Mrs Arthur H Colby and Mrs Horace G Morse hosted a coffee at Mrs Colbys 30 Academy street from 11 am to 1 pm in tribute to Mrs Leroy Fogg Hussey of Augusta and her daughter in law Mrs Hussey Jr also Mrs Colbys niece. Guests included Mrs Alton T Littlefield Mrs Clarence W Morse Mrs Claude S Gillette and Mrs Karcher Jackson with out of town visitors Miss Mary Turpin Hancock and Mrs Earl Kimball Great Diamond Island.

Arthur H. Colby Horace G. Morse Colby Academy Street Leroy Fogg- Hussey Augusta Inlaw Hussey, Jr Alton T. Littlefield Clarence W. Morse Claude S. Gillette Karcher Jackson William W. Sprague Edward Butterfield Frank Reinoehl George Sargent Ralph Warren Mary Turpin Hancock Earl Kimball Great Diamond Island

Wedding of Mae Jocelyn Nelson and Lowell Buckner Jr

Mr and Mrs Louis Paul Nelson of 1323 High street invite guests to the marriage of their daughter Mae Jocelyn to Lowell Ross Buckner Jr set for Saturday July 5 at 4 p m at Grace Episcopal church with a reception to follow at the Wiscasset Inn.

Louis Paul Nelson High Street Mae Jocelyn Lowell Ross Buckner, Jr Grace Episcopal

Golden Wedding of Bath Couple Celebrated at Home

Mr. and Mrs. Harry E. Litchfield of Bath street observed their golden wedding anniversary on June 11 with family and friends visiting for a social hour. The couple share a long history, Mr. Litchfield a former Hyde Windlass machinist turned insurer, and Mrs. Litchfield active in D A R and Colonial Dame circles.

Harry E. Litchfield Bath Street Leonard Alma Eee Pamela Rachel Nichols Lena Calderwood Ring Arline Percy Kidd May Passmore Gilbert Seringsee Mass

Irene May Jeffery and Charles Jeffery wed in Hudson New Hampshire

Mrs. Edward Ferris of 21 Huse street announces the marriage of her daughter Irene May Ferris to Charles Jeffery of Boston. The ceremony occurred May 29 in Hudson New Hampshire. Irene May wore a blue summer suit with white accessories and a white corsage. Irene May is a Morse High School graduate now training at New England Baptist Hospital School of Nursing. Charles Jeffery, a Massachusetts native, served nearly three years in World War II with the 304 Bomber Squadron U S Air Force and is employed in Boston. The couple reside at 286 Marlborough street Boston. The notice also lists two upcoming marriage intentions: Harold J. Perry to Frances C. Flaherty and Fred T. Schock to Barbara M. Hart.

Edward Ferris Huse Street Irene May Charles Jeffery Boston Hudson N. H Jeffrey Morse High School New England Baptist Hospital School of Nursing Jeffery Massachusetts 304 Bomber Squadron U. S. Air Force Marlborough Street

Bath Memorial Hospital Auxiliary Reports at Belgrade Meeting

Memorial Hospital Auxiliary members reported at a Belgrade meeting on June 27 with officers listed and a detailed supplies report showing dozens of baby items blankets jackets diapers towels and cloths issued. Other groups assisting included West Bath Sewing Circle Bnai B'rith Chap a and Central Church Ladies.

Memorial Hospital Auxiliary Follower Hospital Association Belgrade M. Dean Shaw James A. G . Jr Pur Sumner Laforest Hodgkins Brian M. Jewett Woolwich Isadore Singer Kenneth Francisco William Kelley Richard Kimball Bath Lawrence Katz Courtney Stover West Bath Sewing Circle B’nai B'rith Chapa Central Church

Kenerson Andrews Wedding in Cambridge Massachusetts

Miss Janet Kenerson daughter of Mr and Mrs Frederick S Kenerson of Newport Vermont wed Richard Robin son Andrews at Appleton Chapel Cambridge Massachusetts on May 31 2 p m The ceremony was by Dean Willard L S of Harvard Theological School A reception followed at the Hotel Continental Cambridge The bride wore white nylon tulle and lace over satin with a fitted bodice and triple tulle skirt Her sister Mrs Gordon Vincent wore white embroidered organdy over yellow The bridesmaid Miss Barbara Ann White wore yellow and white daisies The groom is the son of Mr and Mrs Edwin R Andrews of 921 High Street Bangor Maine He studies at Colby Junior College and Dartmouth College Sigma Nu member He is employed by General Electric in Cincinnati Ltd to reside in Cincinnati after the wedding

Janet Kenerson Frederick S. Kenerson Newport Richard Robinson Andrews Edwin R. Andrews High Street Appleton Chapel Cambridge Mass Dean Willard L. S Harvard Theological School Continental Gordon Vincent Ashburnham Barbara Ann White Warner N. H Frederick Andrews Bangor Edward Footer Bath Harold Amundsen Gardner Andrews Colby Junior College Dartmouth College Sigma Nu Fraternity General Electric Co Cincinnati

Brunswick Wedding Echoes Pleasant Church Ceremony

The Pleasant Church wedding in Brunswick featured a white floral decoration theme and a nuptial music program led by Robert Hermaid. Bride Doris V Talbot wore powder blue as Frank Smith of Bath served as best man. couple plans a trip and settlement in Newfoundland after honeymooning in New York and Nova Scotia.

Robert Hermaid Doris V. Talbot Frank Smith Bath Portsmouth N. H Clyde E. Talbot Harriet Beecher Stowe House Lawrence Lord N. H. Punch Fritz Swain Wilforde Jones Brunswick Jones Mittendorf Age Rita Saindon Set

Winslow Hodsdon Tie Wedding Ties Jefferson Pair

Mr and Mrs J J Winslow and Mr and Mrs S Myron Hodsdon of Jefferson attended the wedding and reception of Mrs Winslow and Mr Hodsdons nephew Rene Tierney in Portland Saturday. Mrs Winslow was payroll clerk for Congress Sportswear Co Bath for years resigning last April to reside in Jefferson on Clary Lake Farm.

J. J. Winslow S. Myron Hodsdon Jefferson

Everett Adams Hosts Classmates at Huse Memorial School

Everett C. Adams, son of Mr. and Mrs. Norman Adams, hosted his seventh grade classmates at his home for a weenie roast after their promotion to the eighth grade. Guests enjoyed a fire side party with toasters, games, stunts, and ghost stories around the outdoor fireplace.

Everett C. Adams Norman Adams Andrews Road Huse Memorial School Everett Adele Rubin Mabel Ash Diane Longley Annette Bailey Judy Boyce Jean Flemming Judy Long Nessa Trotter Edward Frye John Chase

Teachers Entertained at 1075 High Street Tea

Miss Eleanor Danforth hosted teachers from Huse Memorial School for a Wednesday noon tea at her home 1075 High Street. The garden pansies framed the tea table as Miss Anne Thompson poured and Miss Catherine Powers assisted. A gift was presented for an upcoming marriage. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Loring Addison and several Mrs. and Misses.

Eleanor Danforth Huse Memorial School High Street Anne Thompson Catherine Powers Honor Loring Addison Phyllis Rolfe Dennis Murphy Marjorie Boucher Gordon Benson Fannie Clements Betty Murphy

Cosmo Club Guests Of Thespians At Sebasco Lodge

Cosmo Club players and guests of the Thespians attended an evening at Sebasco Lodge stressing the aims of the company. The next meeting will be at Mrs. Alice Nowell’s summer home at Friendship for a picnic afternoon and evening.

Cosmo Club Sebasco Lodge Peat Pearance Alice Nowell Friendship Elvie Bailey Evelyn Stairs Faith Sherwood Dorothy Eseley Marion Bailey Doris Billington Dallas Brown Madelyn Pierce Portland

Spotlight Proposed to Replace City Fountain in Bath Park

Vacationers arrive in Bath to find the fountain missing after last winter’s collapse. A resident suggests erecting colored spotlights at the base of the water jet to mimic the fountain’s effect without rebuilding, citing Bangor as a model attracting thousands of visitors.

Bath Bangor

Farewell party for Mrs Davis and Mrs Taggert at Bruce Street home

Mrs Nellie D Arcy hosted a supper party on Bruce street Friday night for Mrs Dorothy Davis and Mrs Mildred Taggert who plan to move to Schenectady New York to join their husbands. Lobster salad strawberry shortcake and coffee were served. Gifts were given to both women. The gathering included three tables of canasta.

Nellie D'Arcy Bruce Street Dorothy Davis Mildred Taggert Schenectady N. Y

Card of Thanks to Voters for Support

My sincere thanks to the voters for their support in Monday's election. Charles B. Doyle expresses appreciation to supporters and the community for backing his campaign.

Bowdoinham News Roundup Highlights Local Election and Community Notes

Bowdoinham voters cast 352 ballots in a recent primary with 228 Republican and 24 Democrat counts. The club hosted July 20 at Mrs. Geneva Jacques home with 7 members, inviting Massachusetts society to join. Wedding announced for Raylene Peabody to Sgt. Alton Fowler at Bowdoinham Baptist Church July 5. Numerous residents and visitors noted, including students at Bryant College, property interests in East Bowdoinham, and medical updates.

Bowdeinham Belgrade Lakes Alton O. Fowler Bowdoinham Baptist Church Miss Peabody Brunswick High 1

Community Notices From Local Letters and Visits

Town residents report gatherings and family visits across Maine streets. Mr and Mrs Linwood Army and Mr and Mrs Kenneth Army Jr and families travel from Bath to Main Street. Several neighbors swap stays and drives to Bailey Island and Old Orchard for Sunday visits. Dana Kuta breaks collarbone and is treated at Brunswick hospital.

Mar Linwood Henry Army Ae Millay Road Kenneth Army, Jr Bath Main Street Herbert Stuart Erland Tourdotte, Sr Elmer Jordan Maine Central Section Ralph Alfred "Johnson Pratt Diagnostic Hospital Boston Joseph Cote George Coutreau Portland Lottie Purington Bailey Island Dana Kuta Shirley Kuta Brunswick Hospital Delmar Curtis Ralph Purington Old Orchard Robert Linnekin Clyde Pratt Maxwellt- Ward Helen Georgie Denham Clinton Sedley Berry

Pre-nuptial Shower for Gwendolyn Grover

Miss Beverly Coombs hosted a green shower Tuesday for Gwendolyn Grover who will marry James Sanders this Saturday. A buffet lunch followed by music with Doris White, with guests including Joyce Mitchell Norma Katula Roberta Oliver Marlene Holbrook Audrey Durant Sallie Freeman Laura King Judy Costain and others.

Beverly Coombs Gwendolyn Grover James Sanders Sallie Freeman Doris White Joyce Mitchell Norma Katula Roberta Oliver Marlene Holbrook Audrey Durant

Mt Desert Teacher to Work as Camp Therapist

Miss Norma Drummond a speech teacher at Mt. Desert High School visits her parents Mr and Mrs Norman Drummond of Arrowsic before leaving for Rome for the summer to serve as a speech therapist at Pine Tree Camp for Crippled Children.

Norma Drummond Mt. Desert Norman Drummond Arrowsic Rome Pine Tree Camp

Cornish Hennissey Wedding at Topsham Church

Miss Joan Parsons and Miss Mabel St Pierre attended Cornish Hennissey wedding at Topsham Church Mass. Mr Billy Nig of Bath was ring bearer Waite of Bath. After a vestry reception the couple left for Canada and New York on a wedding trip. The bride, a Morse High School graduate, works in the electrical department of Bath Iron Works and will reside at Marshallavy.

Canad New York Cornish Marshallavy

Miss Janice Knight Sails for Boston Rehearsals

Miss Janice Knight daughter of Mr and Mrs Bernard of 38 Central Avenue leaves for Boston for two weeks of rehearsals with the Beacon Hill Drama Theater The group performs two nights at the Old Forge Theatre then tours Massachusetts playing in resort hotels and theatres

Janice Knight Bernard Central Avenue Boston Beacon Hill Old Forge Tow

Georgetown G. L Direct Loans Offer Prospects

The ad lists loan and property opportunities in Georgetown. It mentions 10 room guest home with bath heat yard, a 5 room house with road side store land and fruit, and three other lots. Rental income estimated at 200 to 500 dollars seasonally. Contact telephone Georgetown 22K via Frye's, Helen W Peacock, broker.

G. L Georgetown Frye Helen W Peacock

Also Mentioned on This Page

Jean C. Mdonald Will Robert A. Burnell Mrs. Hussey Jeffery-Ferris Bride Morse High Baptist Hospital Harold J. Perry Annie Perry Daniel Perry Frances C. Flaherty Margaret Flaherty Front Street Andrew Flaherty Fred T. Schock Henry Schock Fryeburg Barbara M. Hart Eugene Hart Granite Street Mary Hart OSH Se Savings Loan Association Wee Se Ree le Hospital Auxiliary Richard R. Andrews Janet Kennerson Newport, Vt Wong Bath Iron Work Everett Adams HUSE Roberts Fountain Wreu Charles B. Doyle A.tae Siti Ronald Weeks Linwood Weeks River Road Bowdoinham Bryant College Providence R. I Rachel Phillips Blaine Kenneth Noble Cameron Guller Westboro Earl Browne East Bowdeinham Mabel Blair Thomas Mooselook Megantic Rangeley Cecile Walter Lynn Cal Harry Tome N. J Edna Tome Lawrence Hackett Marilyn Hampton George Hackett Clayton Mitchell Kittery William Davis Peverly Hampden Linwood Hackett George Alterton Maine General Hospital Pearl Se Sun Mon Edmond O'Brien Sterling Dietrich - Kennedy - Ferrer Richard Carlson Whispering Smith Scotland Yard RTLE Dinah Sheridan Anthony Steele Maine Camden Penny Edwards Ross Elliott Sid Melton Mara Lynn Mac” Maguire Dusty Cal” Witham Hennessey Topsham Church Bath Works Telephone
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