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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1951

Page

4

Cynthia A Moses Weds A Robert Frink In June Church Ceremony

Cynthia A Moses became the bride of A Robert Frink at Central Congregational Church in a candlelight ceremony. The bride, from Portland, wore a white marquisette gown with lace cap veil, and carried white carnations. The groom is a Morse High School teacher and former football coach from Walpole Massachusetts. A large group attended the ceremony and reception followed at the parish house. The couple plans a Cape Cod motor trip as a honeymoon before settling at 897 Middle Street in a Cummings apartment for the summer.

Cynthia Anne Moses Robert Frink Walpole Mass Laforest E. Hodgkins Albert Freeman Whitman Howard Steen Marie Young Pembroke Ruth Coombs Irene Langelier Hampton N. H Everett Oldis, Jr Northampton William Ryan Dedham Robert Whitelaw Quincy Herbert Yankee Milford Springfield College Everett Olds, Jr Punch Edward V. Coombs Paul Moore Joan Shaw Barbara Madden New England Baptist School of Nursing Sebasco Estates Frink Middle Street Cummings William Vance West Medford James Kinghorn Reading Harry Brown Medford John Rand Judy Thomas Miller Charles Ansell Portland Albert Noyes Homer Johnson Augusta Carl Severin South Portland West Newton Irving Hyland Braintree Pamessene John Burke Robert Page Springfield John O'Day Worcester Herbert Jepson Herbert Young Charlotte Sawyer New England Baptist Hospital Boston Joan Hoar Dorothy Hasty Emma Harvey Lois Landers

Engagement Announced for Eleanor Kleban and Dr. Robert Levin

Mr and Mrs Irving Kleban of Bridgeport Connecticut announce the engagement of their daughter Eleanor Lillian Kleban to Dr Robert Daniel Levin son of Mr and Mrs Samuel Levin of North Street A fall wedding is planned Miss Kleban will graduate from Emerson College Boston in August She majors in speech and drama and belongs to Sigma Delta Chi sorority Dr Levin a Morse HS graduate 1943 Bowdoin 1947 and Tufts dental school graduate June 10 He is a former Interfraternity Council member and Alpha Omega president He will join Dr Irving Glickman in private practice and served three years in the Army Air Corps

Irving Kleban Bridgeport Tufts College Dental School Interfraternity Council Alpha Omega Fraternity Levin Irving Glickman Army Air Corps

Bathman Weds Wakefield Young Lady In Saturday Ceremony

Miss Gretchen Beebe daughter of Mr and Mrs John Hartshorne Beebe of Wakefield Massachusetts and Arthur Moses Bowker Jr son of Mr and Mrs Arthur M Bowker of Bath were married Saturday afternoon at Emmanuel Episcopal church in Wakefield The double ring ceremony was led by Rev Stewart Clark Harbinson A reception followed in the parish house The couple will spend the summer at the Beebe cottage in Popham Beach then reside in Orono during Bowker’s remaining university year Attending Bath contingent included Mrs Walter Bowker and others from Bath and neighboring towns

Gretchen Beebe John Hartshorne Beebe Wakefield Mass Popham Beach Arthur Moses Bowker, Jr Arthur M. Bowker Pine Street Emmanuel Episcopal Church Stewart Clark Harbinson Malcolm Durward John Hartshorne Beebe, III Stephanie Winship Stephanie Nathalie Heselton Walter B. Winship Bowker Kent's Hill Wakefield High School Morse High School University of Maine Canada Beebe University Orono Bath Walter Bowker Edmund P. Briggs Raymond Small Philip Haskell Donald Spear George Bryant David Skelton Auburn Charles Minott Frederick Haggett George Larrabee George Larrabee, Jr Phippsburg Betty Hill Manchester N. H

Rogers-Phippsburg engagement announced in local notice

Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Rogers of 42 High street announce the engagement of their daughter Iva Lois Rogers to James E. York of Sebasco Estates Phippsburg son of Mrs. Winnie Wallace of Sebasco and James A York of Waltham Mass Miss Rogers attended Morse High School Mr York is employed at Franks Auto Service in Bath and served in the Army in the Pacific last war No date for the wedding has been set.

Charles A. Rogers High Street Iva Lois James E. York Sebasco Estates Phippsburg Winnie Wallace Sebasco James A. York Waltham Mass

Sauce of minced clams over spaghetti luncheon dish

A luncheon dish features a sauce of minced clams with garlic and butter poured over hot cooked spaghetti. Accompany with a green salad and French or Italian bread for a complete meal.

Dale Harper Leaves to Enter Notre Dame

Dale P. Harper of Bath son of Mrs. Edward G. Hawkes left Sunday for South Bend Indiana to attend Notre Dame University for a four year physical education course majoring in football coaching. He returned to Bath in 1946 after U S Navy service and reentered Morse High School graduating in 1947. He sailed from Bath aboard the yacht Haida in 1947 and served as radio operator on trips to Alaska and South America. He joined the U S Transport Corps in 1948 and sailed from San Francisco aboard the USS Gen. H F Hodges later transferring to the USS Gen. Hugh J Gaffey. Since the start of the Korean war he has sailed from San Francisco to Pusan Korea Guam Yokohama the Philippines and many other ports with troops ammunition and supplies.

Dale P. Harper Bath Edward G. Hawkes South Bend Ind Notre Dame University U. S. Navy Morse High School Haida Bath Iron Works Corp Alaska South America U. S. Transport Corps San Francisco H. F. Hodges Hugh J. Gaffey Pusan Korea Guam Yokohama Philippines

Rogers- Lilly nuptials linked to New England towns

Mr and Mrs Milton B Rogers of 41 Elm Street Lebanon New Hampshire formerly Bath residents announce their daughter Beverly Aline to Pvt Cecil N Lilly son of Mr and Mrs Roy Lilly of Cedar Grove. Miss Rogers works for New England Telephone in White River Junction Vermont Pvt Lilly is stationed at Camp Atterbury Indiana.

Milton B. Rogers Elm Street Lebanon N. H Bath Bevely Aline Cecil N. Lilly Roy Lilly Cedar Grove Miss Rogers New England Tel. & Tel. Co White River Junction Lilly Camp Atterbury Indiana

Elizabeth Bennett to Wed William A MacFarland

Mr and Mrs Joseph Bennett formerly of Bath and now of Alna announce the engagement of their daughter Elizabeth to William A MacFarland. An outdoor wedding is planned for Sunday afternoon at two o'clock.

Joseph Bennett Bath Alna Elizabeth William A. MacFarland

Earth's axis Maintains a Constant Direction in Space

Astronomers confirm that the axis of the Earth preserves a fixed orientation in space, showing minimal wobble over long timescales. The finding reinforces models of celestial mechanics and aids precise navigation and astronomical observations.

Morse High Class of 1951 Dance At Gym Reception

Around the Maypole in Morse High School gym couples filled the floor for a reception and dance honoring the Class of 1951. The Stardusters provided music while Miss Sally True led as student chairman and David Wetherell supervised the dance.

Morse High Morse High School Stardusters Bath Sally True Dante David Wetherell Henry Powers, Jr Lasca Huse Raymond W. Farnham Loring R. Addison Katherine Conley H. Martin Powers Edward J. Pomeroy

Cosmo Club House Mother to Resign After 27 Years

Miss Jennie Perkins, house mother at the Cosmopolitan club for 27 years, has presented her resignation to take effect in late July. She began in June 1924 and has overseen club activities and entertainment plans, earning praise from all presidents she served under.

Jennie Perkins Cosmopolitan Club Miss Perkins Lillian Frost D. T. Percy & Sons Frank Percy Crockery Morse High Morse High School Alden Perkins Center Street

Aged Bath Woman Is Naturalized After Renaturalization

Edna May Tome of Bowdenham regained American citizenship after a renaturalization hearing. She had previously lost citizenship when she married an Austrian in Georgetown in 1921 and the court acted to restore her status this Tuesday.

Edna May Tome Bowdeinham Georgetown

For Sale Pine Tree Sloop "Baboon" in A-1 shape

For sale 19 ft pine tree sloop named Baboon built by Bisisdell with new sails and canvas deck. See at 1475 Washington Street or call 1812 6-21-hp for details.

Bisisdell Washington St

Miss Louise Peterson Wins Record Honors at Oak Grove

Louise Peterson entered Oak Grove in 1947 and earned top French honors in Maine this year, receiving a Republic of France medal and a $200 prize. She ranked near the nation’s top seniors and earned multiple school awards and leadership roles before being accepted at Bryn Mawr and Swarthmore for September.

Oak Grove Peterson Maine Moliere Republic of France United States Art Club Miss Peterson Reader's Digest Swarthmore Bryn Mawr Byrn Mawr Roland F. Peterson Robinhood

Colby 50th Wedding Anniversary Observed in Bath

Mr and Mrs Russell M Colby of Pleasant Street held an open house Friday night for their 50th anniversary. Attendees included Arthur H Colby Bath George Cullen and Fred Cullen and Ann Elizabeth Wallace Bath Russell M Colby Jr Presque Isle could not attend but called. The couple wed in Brunswick June 15 1901 by Rev Frank Wilcox Free Baptist Church. Both longtime Bath residents Mrs Colby formerly Annie Farrin Mr Colby a barber ran his Front Street shop 27 years.

Russell M. Colby Pleasant Street Colby Arthur H Bath George Cilla Cullen Fred Cullen Ann Elizabeth Wallace Russell M., Jr Presque Isle Brunswick Frank Wilcox The Free Baptist Church Annie S. Farrin Front Street John Freeman Charles Stines Wens Eaen Annes Frank Shepard Cams'e

Freida McAllister Weds Chris Mederous in Framingham Home

Miss Freida McAllister and Chris Mederous of Framingham Mass wed Friday at the bride’s mother's home. Justice Harold J Rubin officiated. The bride, in a blue net dress, and groom, a construction superintendent, plan a home on Covenant Street after a brief wedding trip.

Freida McAllister Chris Mederous Framingham Mass Andrew V. McAllister Drummond Street Justice of Peace Harold J. Rubin George D. Rice Portland Helen Tabor Morse High School Mederous Bath Iron Works H. W. Hinman Construction Co Cunenant Street

Invisible radioactive dust as feared mystery weapon

A dust of sand coated with radioactive poisons from atomic furnace waste is cited as a possible mystery weapon that could wipe out populations in large cities. The claim suggests extreme public danger and the need for caution in handling such material.

Wallace Footer Wedding at Grace Episcopal Church

Mrs. Footer wore navy blue and white while her daughter wore black and white at a Grace Episcopal Church ceremony. Attendants and mothers attended a Bath reception. The couple left for a three day trip to King’s Point before Pfc Wallace, an Air Force instructor, stationed at Keesler, plans to move to Gulfport after June 23.

Bath Country Club Arthur Hutchins Arthur MacDonald Dorothy Wing Janet Bennett King’s Point Laforest Coombs Wallace Morse High School Bath New England Tel. & Tel Morse High University of Maine U. S. Air Force Pfc Mississippi Keesler Air Force Base Biloxi Camp Avenue Gulfport Chester Wilson Melvin Wallace Everett Lowell Lafayette Wallace Dalton Baker Jerry Bartlett Philip Jacobs Sebasco Robert Gray Masachusetts

Heavy Bath Traffic After Work Hours Near Bath Iron Works

Travel through Bath has been exceptionally heavy lately with police directing traffic at Leeman highway intersections. After four o clock, when Bath Iron Works and Hyde Windlass workers finish shifts, congestion peaks on the main route to the Carlton bridge due to out-of-state cars and local workers.

Bath Leeman Highway Bath Iron Works Hyde Windlass Carlton Bridge

Rivetless Airplanes Possible With New Forging Process

A new forging method enables rivetless airplane construction. The process promises lighter airframes and fewer assembly steps, potentially reducing production time and maintenance. Further testing will determine impact on strength and certification.

Wedding of Hazel Browne and the Albany Club Hall Event

Mrs. Philip Eout hosted a Tuesday evening gathering at her hall with a raneous show. Miss Hazel Browne, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Browne, is to marry a local suitor. The hall is sold to Mr. Burke of New York and dances continue through July with a special July 3 event before demolition. Daily Vacation Bible School starts tomorrow for two weeks under Bowdoin Baptist leadership.

Bublic Philip Eout Hazel Browne Earl Browne Burke New York Constance Luce Topsham Martin Mitchell Caleb Mitchell Orone Clayton University of Maine Mitchell Linda Bosworth Auburn Mina Welch Richmond Bertha Wildes Burton Tome Gardiner General Hospital Esther Pierpont Rochester Robly Morrison Houston Earle Browne Henry Lamoreau Presque Isle May Gould Wesley Wright Leon Richard Frederick Pauling Richard Elizabeth Old Grenwich Conn Pauling Alfred Johnson Marjorie Ingalls Cambridge Mass Allison Billings Daugher Stephen Billings Robert Linnekin Raymond Linnekin Boston Brunswick Adelbert Temple Lillian Allen Harland Joyce the Nazarene Church Wollaston George Hackett Harold Hackett Laurence Hackett Hampton N. H Roger Robinson Linwood Hackett Steve Linda Zina Maxwel Donald Chesley Marilyn Hampton, N. H Francis Weber Dorothy

Engagement of Isabelle Fifield and Frederick Sutherland

Announcement of the engagement between Isabelle Fifield of Milan Street and her daughter Isabelle May to Frederick L. Sutherland of Shepard Street. Miss Fifield, graduate of ’48, works as a beautician at Elite Beauty Shop. Sutherland recently completed five years in the U S Navy and now works at Rogers Hardware Co. Summer wedding planned.

Milan Street Isabelle May Frederick L. Sutherland F. L. Sutherland Shepard Street Fifield Morse High Sutherland U. S. Navy Rogers Hardware Co

Engagement announced for Marian Langdon Hill of Portland

Mr and Mrs Mark Langdon Hill of Falmouth Foreside Portland and Tucson Ariz announce the engagement of their daughter Marian Langdon Hill to Anthony Denison Terry. The couple celebrated at a Tucson reception on June 16.

Mark Langdon Hill Falmouth Portland Tucson Ariz Marian Langdon Hill Anthony Denison Terry Miss Hill Dana Hall Vassar College University of Arizona William Thomas Harvey Cincinnati Chilton Thompson That City Houston Frederick Dayton Hill Bath Terry James Hendrick Terry New York Upper Montclair Charles Thaddeus Terry Ellwood Hendrick James Mount Nicely Charles Teffy Hatch Westport Conn Phillips- Exeter United States Navy School of Law

Bright red four-door Chevrolet joins Bath fire fleet

The Bath fire chief’s new four door Chevrolet arrives and will be lettered for service. The bold red color is described as one of the brightest reds imaginable and easily visible for duties and quick recognition.

Bath

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