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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1948

Page

4

Portier Wright Wedding Saturday Dawned With Style

The Portier Wright wedding Saturday featured wrist length sleeves and a lace veil snagged by a blossom tiara. The bride wore yellow taffeta and carried a nosegay. attendants included the groom’s sister Lorraine and Ernest Rey. Ceremony participants included Leland Fortier Albert Desmond and Jo Desmond. Ruth sang Becca song as the mother wore brown printed crepe with yellow carnations and the groom’s mother wore black and yellow corsages. A reception followed the ceremony.

Patti Lorraine Ther Ernest Rey Leland Fortier Albert Desmond Jo Desmond Ruth

Newlyweds Cut Three Tier Wedding Cake for Fifty Guests

The newly married couple cut a three tier cake and served it to about fifty guests, marking a festive moment in the wedding celebration.

Frank Reinoehl’s Car Stolen at Bangor Convention

A thief took Frank Reinoehl’s car while parked at the American Legion convention in Bangor. Hotel staff had reserved the space for visiting Legionnaires. Reinoehl alerted police, state police, fire department, and Bath police. no word yet on the missing vehicle as it could be en route to Canadian provinces. Reinoehl party had already returned home from Bath.

Parked Bath Frank Mediately Page Cage Fire Department Reinoehl

Morse High Class of 1947 Couple Wed at Weeks Street

Mrs. Lilly Moore and Mr. Wilson Moore’s son, also Morse High class of 1947, married at Weeks Street. Bride wore an orchid and gray ensemble with a talisman rose corsage. Reception followed in the dining room with decorations and guest book hosted by Mrs. Charles Moore.

Charles Moore Bart O’donnell Richard March Bridgton

Pratt Stinson Bride in Central Parsonage Ceremony

Friday at eight p m Mrs Marion H Stinson became the bride of Bernard Wren Stinson at the Central arch parsonage with E Hodgkins officiating. The couple were attended by Bertram Willis and wife and a small reception followed. Monday Mr and Mrs left for a two week trip in the Canadian Provinces.

Marion H. Stinson Bernard Ww. Zene Central Arch Parsonage E. Hodgkins Bertram Willis and Sirett Tone Aces

Whitney family returns from Orono graduation trip

Mrs Albert E Whitney and daughter Virginia return to Center Street after attending the University of Maine graduation of Albert E Whitney Jr They and Mrs Its aoe plan a few days in Bath before heading to their summer cottage for the season

Albert E. Whitney Virginia Center Street Orono Albert E. Whitney, Jr University of Maine Its Aoe Bath

Woolwich Grange Officers Meet For Vocal And Piano Recital

Woolwich officers gathered last Wednesday with many granges represented. Mrs Charles M L White of Bowdoin readings by Jean Belanger Hazel Merrymeeting Patricia Norcross, Ethel MacDon- W, Doris W lecturer, Harold Meer steward. A social hour followed with refreshments by the lady officers. Next meeting slated with Apple to compete in the county.

Woolwich Png Charles ML White Bowdelseeceee Nity Wi Dromore Hanteon Eeit Weet Bath Worthy Mano Arthur Sive Doris W Harold ’ Meer) Steward James Steward Droake Ores Ethel MacDon Jean Belanger Reading Hazel Merrymeeting Patricia Norcross Melvin Bailey By Malas Power Co Vonwee Grange Apple

Mazeiko Ambrose wedding in Grace General Church

Walter Mazeiko of Arrowsic and Doris Elizabeth Ambrose of Woolwich wed Sunday at Grace General Church in a double ring ceremony officiated by Rev. Charles M. Tubbs. Best man John Mazeiko, bridesmaid Dawn Avery. Reception at bride’s home after. The couple plans a wedding journey.

Walter Mazeiko Arrowsic Doris Elizabeth Ambrose Woolwich Grace General Church Charles M. Tubbs John Mazeiko Dawn Avery Margaret Melcher Lohengrin Mendelssohn Guilford Conn Micheal Adele ‘Anes Mazeiko Mrs. Mazeiko John Edythe Wall) Ambrose Connecticut

Last Ice Age covered one fifth of Earth's surface

Researchers estimate the final major advance of the ice ages blanketed about twenty percent of the planet. The extent highlights dramatic climate shifts and regional geography changes during glacial periods.

Jean L Danforth Honored for Academic and Service Aboard

Miss Jean J Denteue Danforth daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Danforth of 1076 a high street earned a Bachelor of Science and served in the U S Navy as an aviation machinist second class during World War II. At Farmington she held multiple leadership roles in campus life and projects, featured in the May Mirror as personality of the month. After summer in Seaside Desert she plans to return home in this city.

Jean J. Denteue Sancter Frank Danforth High Street Danforth U. S. Navy W.R Farmington Outing Club Left Hall Miss Danfortt May Mirror Bath Sealderantyet

Wedding Saturday At Home Of Bride In Belfast

Dorothy Aleen wed Hilton Frost Libby in a simple ring ceremony at the bride’s home on High Street. She wore a white eyelet gown with pink carnations, with Miss Dorothy Small as maid of honor in yellow crepe. Best man was Robert Rice. The couple, both Morse High graduates, plan a Niagara Falls honeymoon and home at Lambert Park, with out of town guests from Belfast.

High Street Ter Dorothy Aleen Hilton Frost Libby Dorothy Small Robert Rice Morse High Emer Sears Roebuck Harry Libby Goddard Post Office Libby Niagara Falls Lambert Park Percy Bradford Earl Brown William Greenlaw Arthur Grove Belfast

Pine percentage of students have a perfect attendance

Richard Jackson Blaine Room D Ethel Raynes Warren Ra Lilla Rdson Room Y Nancy Small Richard Ra ch Room Z Tardiff chemistry Len Rich Barrett ard Cahill John Ellis Avis Carter Room L Pauline Strout stenography room.

Richard Jackson Blaine Ethel Raynes Warren Ra Lillardson Nancy Small Richard Len Rich Barrett Ard Cahill John Ellis Avis Carter Pauline Strout

Mrs Baxter Hosts Shower for Miss Hitchcock

Mrs Rupert H Baxter entertained with coffee and a miscellaneous shower for Miss Con ee Hitchcock Saturday afternoon in preparation for her upcoming marriage to Christopher Stan mitten Hurst. Guests included Mrs Clarence Morse Mrs Russell S Hitchcock mother of the bride and many relatives and friends from Portland Brunswick Wiscasset Camden Seattle and beyond.

Rupert H. Baxter Coneae Hitchcock Opcn Aepeons Minekk Christopher Stan- Mitte Hurst Clarence Morse Russell S. Hitchcock E-Elect Oatchcock Ce . Russell S. Hitchcock Hitchcock Washington James Baxter Mildredge Portland Bruce H. White Brunswick Baby Kimball Louise al Wiscasset Nancy Mce Stroudwater aShitehurst Camden Polly Morgan Belgrade Stephen Bruce Hilstad Seattle

Bath girl wins scholarship in Gannett contest

Miss Annette Godfrey of Morse ’48 is the sixth ranked in a class of 126 and wins the Arson scholarship for girls carried by Gannett Publishing Co. of Portland. She served as class secretary, active in drama French clubs and sports, plans Gorham Teachers College this fall to become a junior high teacher.

Annette Godfrey Morse Ae Gannett Publishing Co Portland Howard C. Reiche Petal Edmund F. Mahoney Kenneth L. Sanborn Haro L. Boyle Miss Godfrey Morse Rainbow Gira

Morse Family Arrives for Visit at Day's Ferry Home

Mr and Mrs Albert Morse and their son Marshall along with Norma Peer of Staten Island New York have arrived for a two week visit at the home of Morse's sister Mrs Jessie Main at Day's Ferry.

Albert Morse Marshall Norma Peer Staten Island, N. Y Mr. Morse Jessie Main Day’s Ferry

Card of Thanks to Beatie and STERN

A reader expresses gratitude to friends and supporters, noting June and Pratt among contributors. The message mentions a broad audience of displaced persons and thanks those who offered help and solidarity.

June Ne Stern Pratt

Community notices mix in Bowdoinham and surrounding towns

A string of social updates lists residents visiting relatives and attending events across Bowdoinham, Lewiston, Auburn, Brunswick, and Orr's Island. Demonstrations, home cooking sales, and a Friday grange hall movie sponsored by local groups are noted along with several local visits and guests.

Ledley Berry Grange Hall The Grange and Fireman's Association John Parker Chief Harmon Auburn Samuel Soule Lewiston Soule Phillip Rideout Erland Curtis Norman Lewis Gerald Palmer Guilford J. N. Palmer Rouser Gardiner Spear Sedgley Leon Dunklee Linden Little Greenfield Mass

Bristol Girl Enter Bates College Class of 1952

Gladys M. Hall of Bristol has been admitted to Bates College in the class of 1952. Freshman Week starts September 18 with classes beginning September 24. The incoming group includes 145 freshmen men and 95 freshmen women, contributing to a total around 800 students. Miss Hall is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John A. Hall. She graduated from high school this June and was active in her class.

Gladys M. Hall Bristol Bates College Miss Hall John A. Hall

Bath Lions Club Charter Night an Enjoyable Event

A Bath Lions Club charter night featured donations totaling near $1000 for sea scouts and a Hy. Home for rippled Children. New president welcomed and a proposed project for to aid village children with a dental clinic. Attendees included officers Homer B son, Leslie C. Renmeny, and others, with guests from Booth Harbor and St. P. Fr. visiting.

Bath Lions Club Turi Reti Pu Sea Alh Stall Sllon King‘ Lion-eleet Limer Williams Bath Larry Katz Ohare Homer Bson Leslie C. Renmeny William U. Niss Sohn

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