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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1950

Page

7

Biller Bros Circus Delivers Family Fourth Fun in Bath

Hundreds of Bath residents and nearby towns enjoyed a repeat Biller Bros performance in Chandlerfield on the Fourth of July despite afternoon rain and fireworks. The show featured the Christiani Troupe with Chita and Cosetta, Ken Maynard and Tarzan, the Florenz Troupe, the Fornasari Brothers, trapeze artists, and elephants. Audiences praised the wholesome entertainment and the skilled, well‑behaved troupe members.

Biller Bros Bree Ring Circus Bath Chandlerfield Christiani Chita Cosetta Christiani Ken Maynard Tarzan Florenz Fornasari Brothers Europe Biller Bros. Circus

Nequasset Mothers Club Outing At Sebasco Lodge

Members of the Nequasset Mothers club enjoyed their annual outing last Wednesday at Sebasco lodge. A banquet of varied foods followed by a sightseeing tour of the lodge and surroundings. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. William Stevens, Mrs. Ruby Stinson, Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Stinson, Mrs. Ella Robson, Mr. and Mrs. Edward J. Blake and daughter Jean, Mr. and Mrs. William Fogg, Mrs. Ada Cross, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Casey, Mrs. Alice Baker, Mrs. Lemuel Preble, Mrs. Frank Sparks, Mrs. Margaret Dodge, Mrs. Marjorie Worter, Mrs. Marion Hanson, Mrs. Clifford Molson and daughter Janice, Miss Mary Dodge and guests Miss Hazel Hopkins and Miss Alice Galvin.

Nequasset Mothers Club Sebasco Lodge William Stevens Ruby Stinson Clayton Stinson Ella Robson Edward J. Blake Jean William Fogg Ada Cross Clarence

Utica Ties Textile Industry to 1847 Wool Mills

Utica New York emerges as a major textile center famed for woolen mills started in 1847, leading national production of knit goods and cotton cloth.

Utica

Edna Besaw Weds Kenneth Franz In Church Ceremony

Miss Edna Gilberta Besaw daughter of Mr and Mrs William E Besaw of 23 Highland street married Kenneth Albin Franz son of Mr and Mrs Albin E Franz of East Northfield Massachusetts in a two ring ceremony at Wesley Methodist church Washington street Rev Douglas Cook of New Haven Connecticut officiated Thelma Deering played wedding music The church was decorated with summer flowers and candelabra bride wore frost white organdy gown with Peter Pan collar cap sleeves taffeta sash and shoulder length veil Miss Barbara Hynds was maid of honor in pale blue gown with pink sash Each wore coronets of sweet peas The best man was Charles A Kennedy ushers included Robert A Besaw and John Johnson A reception followed at the bride’s home After July 15 the couple will live at Apartment 4 B Lee Edwin avenue Fort Lee New Jersey Out of town guests included Franz family members and friends from East Northfield Lawrence and New Haven The bride a Morse High School 1940 graduate and New Haven State Teachers College 1950 B S graduate worked at Bath Iron Works 1941-1946 Franz a Yale graduate engineer served in Italy with the 10th Mountain Division and earned an M E degree in 1950

Edna Gilberta Besaw William E. Besaw Highland Street Kenneth Albin Franz Albin E. Franz East Northfield Mass Douglas Cook New Haven Conn Wesley Foundation Yale Wesley Methodist Church Washington Street Thelma Deering Barbara Hynds West Haven Con New Haven State Teachers Charles A. Kennedy Paterson N. J Robert A. Besaw John Johnson Butte Montana Marcia Young West Lafayette Ind H. Virginia Millard Melrose Elaine Franz Bette Franz Robert Besaw Franz Morse High School New Haven State Teachers College Bath Iron Works Mt. Hermon School For 10Th Mountain Division U. S. Army Lee Edwin Avenue Fort Lee Ruth Shirley Howe Huse Memorial School John Collin Watt Cambridge Lexington C. Clifford Sargent Ralph Williams Union Joseph Delaney Willow Run Mich William Pitcher Corinna Harold Burnham Greenfield Bath William Haskell Florence Thurston Edith Bowes Edwin Ackroyd Sanford Dorothy Watt Bangor Verna Mitchell Portland Watt Southport Country Lane House South Acton Charles H. Howe Middle Street Union High School Eastern State Normal School Castine Damariscotta Mills Waldoboro Nobleboro Fay High School Dexter Collin C. Watt Army Air Corps East Coast Aero Tech School Bedford

Pomerleau Matthews Tie The Knot In Lawrence Ceremony

Theresa Lillian Matthews of 623 Washington street married Julian Leopold Pomerleau of 21 Raymond court in a Friday evening ceremony performed by Justice of the Peace Charles T. Small. The couple, whose parents are Wilfrid Cartier of Lawrence Massachusetts and Alfred Pomerleau of Raymond court, were attended by Robert E. Wagner Jr and Barbara E. Brown.

Theresa Lillian Matthews Washington Street Julian Leopold Pomerleau Raymond Court Justice of the Peace Charles T. Small Wilfrid Cartier Lawrence Mass Pomerleau Alfred Pomerleau Robert E. Wagner, Jr Barbara E. Brown

New Insect Killer Hits Gardens This Year

Gardeners will use methoxychlor as a new insecticide this year. It is related to DDT but far less poisonous and does not injure foliage or stunt plant growth.

Watt-Howe Wedding Saturday Afternoon

Miss Ruth Shirley Howe a Huse Memorial School teacher married John Collin Watt of Cambridge Maine and Lexington Massachusetts in a double ring ceremony at the Wesley Methodist church. The couple will reside at Country Lane House South Acton Massachusetts after July 5.

Wesley Church Ruth S. Howe Huse School John C. Watt

School Safety Patrol Picnic at Bath

One hundred twenty five children who serve as School Safety Patrol members were guests at a picnic Thursday at Thomas's Point. Bath police and Bath Aerie of Eagles hosted with swimming, games, and a hot dog lunch. The group departed City Hall at 9 a.m. and returned by 3:30 p.m., already looking forward to next year.

Thomas's Point Bath Police Department Bath Aerie of Eagles City Hall Bath Acrie of Eagles Bath

Engagement Announced for Shirley Whorff and Clifford Kelley

Mrs Hazel M Whorff of West Bath announces the engagement of her daughter Shirley Hazel to Clifford D Kelley son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Kelley of 894 High Street Shirley is Morse High School class of 1949 and is the daughter of the late John C Wharff Kelley served six years in the U S Navy in the Pacific and European theaters now attends Coyne Electrical School in Boston No wedding date set.

Hazel M. Whorff West Bath Shirley Hazel Clifford D. Kelley Joseph Kelley High Street Miss Whorff Morse High School John C. Wharff Kelley U. S. Navy Coyne Electrical School Boston

Finishing Birch Wood With Stains and Varnish

Birch wood is close grained and accepts stains well. A penetrating stain can yield mahogany or walnut tones. Natural finishes include gloss or dull varnish lacquer or wax. It serves as an excellent base for enamel and may be bleached.

Hathaway nuptials wed in Melrose Trinity church ceremony

Miss Jean Hathaway daughter of Mr and Mrs Walter Hathaway of Melrose and Gloucester Mass married John L Hawley son of Mr and Mrs Roswell C Hawley of Tenafly N J at Trinity church Melrose The Rev Warren C Herrick officiated Bride wore white satin nylon net gown veil with satin headdress and bouquet of Eucharis lilies lilies of the valley and ivy Attendants included Miss Caroline B Goff maid of honor and Mrs Robert Stillwell bridesmaid Best man was Colby Junior College graduate John S Brierly Ushers from New Jersey and Massachusetts were named Hathaway and Stillwell relatives Colby Junior College linked bride is granddaughter of the late Charles F Hathaway and groom is Worcester Institute of Technology graduate who served in the Army Air Force during the war

Jean Hathaway Walter Hathaway Melrose Gloucester Mass John L. Hawley Roswell C. Hawley Tenafly N. J Trinity Church Warren C. Herrick Worcester Harry Mankey Carney Richard McMahon Rutherford, N. J Robert Stillwell Taunton Gordon L. Hathaway Colby Junior College Charles F. Hathaway Cambridge Popham Beach Worcester Institute of Technology Army Air Force

Stork Shower Honoring Mrs Robert Fox At Topsham

Mrs Robert Fox of Beacon street was guest of honor at a stork shower hosted by Mrs William Greig and Mrs Harry Haskell at Greig’s Pleasant street home in Topsham on Wednesday of last week. Guests from Bath included many named ladies. Brunswick and Topsham attendees listed among the invitations and visitors.

Robert Fox Beacon Street William Greig Harry Haskell

Strawberry Festival Planned at Bea con Street Church

A Strawberry Festival is set for the Bea con Street church grounds on July 7 evening. Committees include publicity led by James Steen, Mrs Frances St Martin, and Fred Fox. lighting by Daniel Lord Jr. ice cream and sodas by The Men's Brotherhood. hot dogs and coffee by Beacon Lights. cooked food and shortcake by W. S. C. S.. grab bag by Mrs Blanche Locke and the Nightingale Singers. games by Roger Pierce et al. soliciting by several members.

Beacon Street James Steen Frances St. Martin Fred Fox Daniel Lord, Jr The Men’s_ Brotherhood Beacon Lights Blanche Locke Nightingale Singers Roger Pierce Everett Lemont Edward St. Martin Frank Clark Howard Leavitt Irving Varney Orange Marion Plummer Hattie Huggard Helen Crocker Clifton Tedford

Beacon Street Picnic by Vacation Bible School

The Daily Vacation Bible School of Beacon Street Methodist church took a Friday trip to Thomas Point with about 70 children and leaders traveling by bus and car. The day was sunny with favorable tide for swimming and bathing. they returned at 4 p.m. reporting a good time. A concert and exhibition at the church are planned for Sunday evening.

Daily Vacation Bible School Beacon Street

Barbara Hamblen and Robert Mitchell Wed in Bath Ceremony

Barbara Louise Hamblen of Bath married Robert E. Mitchell of Bath at Bea con Street Methodist church on Saturday at 10 30 am. Rev M A Gordon officiated the double ring ceremony with the couple attended by Mr and Mrs Clarence A Warner Jr of Marshall Avenue.

Barbara Louise Hamblen Bath Robert E. Mitchell Beacon Street Methodist M. A. Gordon Clarence A. Warner, Jr Marshall Avenue

Strawberry Festival and Lawn Party at Beacon Street Church

The Strawberry Festival and lawn party will be held on the Beacon Street church lawn Friday evening. Refreshments include cakes pies strawberry shortcake hot dogs ice cream tonic and coffee. A fortune teller will be among the event features.

Beacon Street Church Lawn

Whittaker Devoe Wedding Held At Beacon Street Church

The marriage of Joyce Marie Devoe to Chester Albert Whittaker occurred Saturday night at Beacon Street Methodist Church with Rev. M A Gordon officiating. A reception followed at the groom’s mother’s home in Arrowsic. the couple will reside in Arrowsic.

Picture of Horse Wins Newspaper Prize in Bath

Mrs Eunice Carey of Bowdoinham won a newspaper prize with a photo of Pastime Kentucky King a four year old bay gelding owned by Judge Arthur J Dunton of Bath The image shows the horse with forefeet on a fence rail gazing outward Pastime Kentucky King is a son of Kentucky Sue the Maine champion three gaited horse once owned by Judge Dunton for about a decade.

Eunice Carey Bowdoinham Arthur J. Dunton Kentucky King Judge Dunton Washington Street Bath Kentucky Sue Maine Bangor

Bridal Shower Honors Miss Barbara Deering Before Wedding

Miss Barbara Lou Deering daughter of Municipal Court Judge Gardiner R Deering was feted at a bridal shower hosted by Mrs Howard McPhee and her daughter at their Dummer home. Guests included Mrs Rupert Snowden Mrs Edward Parker Mrs Merritt Mitchell and many others. After gifts a buffet lunch was served and cards were played during the social hour.

Barbara Lou Deering Gardiner R. Deering Reginald Parker Howard McPhee Evelyn McPhee Dummer Street Joan H. Shaw Anita Bagdikian Barbara M. Hart Duveen Bryant Amelia A. Mitchell Barbara Madden Madelyn Babbidge Gardiner Deering Parker

Pettengill Moore engagement set for August wedding

Mr and Mrs W George Pettengill of Pittston announce the engagement of their daughter Ferne Katherine Pettengill to Robert Simon Moore son of Mr and Mrs Simon M Moore of 47 Bath Street Bath Miss Pettengill a Bath native and 1938 graduate is employed as a Bath Trust Co bookkeeper Mr Moore a 1936 Morse High School graduate is a carpenter with his father The wedding is planned for August 27 at Grace Episcopal Church

W. George Pettengill Pittston Ferne Katherine Robert Simon Moore Simon M. Moore Bath Street Miss Pettengill Bath Morse High School Bath Trust Co Moore Grace Episcopal Church

Collins-Colby Wedding Unites Dorothy Colby and James Colby

Rev Merchie A Gordon of Beacon Street Methodist officiated the single ring ceremony at the Beacon Street parsonage Tuesday evening at 7 30 uniting Miss Dorothy Ruth Colby and James Edward Colby. Mr and Mrs Orley Colby of Wiscasset served as attendants.

Merchie A. Gordon Beacon Street Methodist Church Dorothy Ruth Colby James Edward Col Beacon Street Orley Colby Wiscasset

Mystery coded note from 1900s diary

Fragmentary passage presents a cryptic sequence of letters and numbers. It appears as a diary or cipher snippet with alternating phrases and odd symbols, lacking clear names or events. The readable content hints at dates or codes rather than a distinct news item.

Bowdoinham School Programs Honor Students and Teachers

Bowdoinham school showcased an evening program and an art exhibition. Ninety seven percent attendance marked 114 enrolled pupils with 19 volunteers. prizes went to Janice Sedgley Glenna Connors Norma Benner and Ruth Merrill. A China inland missions gift totaled fourteen dollars.

Meteorite Falls Since 1900 Record Low Years with No Falls

Since 1900 only 55 meteorite falls have been reported and 14 years in that period saw zero falls. The data highlights rare events with long gaps between meteorite discoveries.

Grant's manager Paul Levesque on his annual vacation

Paul R. Levesque, manager of W. T. Grant's, is enjoying his annual vacation from duties.

Paul R. Levesque W. T. Grant’s

Mrs Voorhees Heads Salvation Army Women’s Division

Mrs Wilmer I Voorhees chairs the Salvation Army Fund campaign Women’s Division in Bath. She has led Bath Memorial Hospital auxiliary and North Center PTA, Girl Scout roles, Junior Red Cross work, and is a mother and grandmother. The drive runs to mid July with a $6,000 goal.

Wilmer I. Voorhees Bedford Street Salvation Army Fund Voorhees Bath Memorial Hospital North Center Junior Red Cross High School Alumni Association

Pre-Nuptial Shower For Miss Jane Herrin

Miss Jane Herrin, soon to wed William M. Dolloff of Topsham on July 9, was honored at a surprise shower hosted by the Misses Kathleen Clark and Marcelle Bambeau at 1530 Washington Street. Gifts sat beneath a bridal bell as guests enjoyed a late buffet supper and social time.

Jane Herrin William M. Dolloff Topsham Kathleen Clark Marcelle Bambeau Washington Street Thornton Henderson Brian M. Jewett John McNeish John Herrin Carolyn Herrin David Clark Margaret Cahill Mark Hannah Leonard Smith Kenneth Jaquith Edna Oliver Therese Tardiff Judson Niles Geraldine Fogg Henry Bambeau William Fogg Ada Cross Catherine Powers Claire McKay Mary Stacey

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