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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1952

Page

7

Bride Wears white nylon gown at Central Church wedding

A Sunday ceremony at Central Church joined Miss Lombardo in marriage to Mr Lombardo. Relatives attended from Concord and Freeport as the bride, in a white nylon street gown, carried carnations and gardenias. The bride graduated from Morse High in 1949 and will reside in Concord with her husband after a motor trip to Montreal and Niagara Falls.

Ee Longley Walter Oe Longley William Longley Annie Lombardo of Herae Oe Usband Harry Ful Rober Starling Chandler Robws Morse High Emerson Coe Mass Concord Lombardo Montreal Niagara Falls Margaret Day Chandler Freeport Series Metcalf Wiscasset Harry Libby

Miss Barbara Morse Shower Honors Bride to Be

Miss Barbara Morse was honored with a pre nuptial shower at the home of Missy Footer 1190 Wash Street Guests included Ann Haggett Nancy Brown and other friends in a social gathering marking the upcoming marriage to Corporal Bowles Champion Readers observed a festive event with many invited guests and well wishers The article notes the shower occurred Tuesday evening and lists numerous attendees including Mrs James Callan and Mrs Oscar Ww

Barbara Morse Missy Footer Corporal Bowles Ann Haggett Nancy Brown Dane Leeman Marjorie Cum- Lasca Huse Nancy Stover Jeannine Bisson Irginia Cameron Beverly Allegrin Joan Bennett Jean MacDonald Barbara Reardon Sally Footer James Callan Oscar Ww Philip Tardif Edgar Oliver Ruth Footer Edward Hawkes Robert Philbrick Herbert Morse Andrew Flaherty Linwood Temple

Silver Wedding Anniversary Honored by Dean Family

Mr and Mrs Donald A Dean celebrated their silver wedding anniversary with a family party in Auburn. Guests included daughters Shirley and Virginia, Mrs Bernard Parker, son Donald Jr in Norfolk, and numerous relatives from Arrowsie Brunswick Sebec Bay and Auburn. Mrs Dean received a purse of 25 silver dollars. cake by daughter Bernard Parker.

Donald A. Dean Dean Nan Cam Ig Campbell Arrowsie Ane Run Portland Bernard Parker Shirley Virginia Dean Auburn Donald, Jr Norfolk Edith Campbell Mark Eric Donald Perry, Jr Norfolk, Va Harold Ld Purinton Dawn Gail Sebec Bay Hawaiian Islands Purinton

Pre nuptial Shower for Frances Flaherty in Maine

Mrs John Gilmore hosted a buffet and pre nuptial shower for Frances Flaherty honoring her upcoming marriage to Harold Perry of Bath. The event featured summer flowers and linen gifts, as Flaherty and her mother Mrs Andrew C Flaherty, both Morse High staff, prepare for a June 28 wedding at St Mary’s Church. Numerous relatives and friends attended.

John Gilmore Heathlane Frances Flaherty Harold Perry Bath Flaherty Andrew C. Flaherty Morse High Hilo Hawaii St. Mary's Church Andrew C Flaherty Andrews C. Flaherty, Jr Daniel J. Perry John Cummings John Cummings, Jr Eugene M. Desmond Thomas J. Cummings Edward J. Cummings Carlton W. Perry Donald F. Perry George P. Perry Robert J. Perry Robert Footer James Daly Fred O. Hayward, Jr Arthur Gilmore Robert Fortier George Sarkis John Mullaney John Perry Ardenne MacFadden Audrey Hill

Thin gold sheet Transmits greenish light

A very thin sheet of gold appears translucent and allows a greenish hue to pass through. The observation notes its light transmission and color shift, suggesting minimal thickness while preserving metallic properties.

Sanders Grover church wedding Saturday morning

The Sanders Grover wedding was held Saturday morning at Sanders Grover Church with Rev. Turner officiating. The bride wore a salmon summer suit and her sister Frances Grover served as maid of honor. Lennie B. Shew stood as best man, both in U S Navy uniform, and the couple left by plane for a Tampa Florida wedding trip after the ceremony.

Ana Treet Grover Recaer Croughan Bath U. S . Navy Tampa Fla Sanders Mildred D. Grover Maple Street Charles A. Grover East Walpole Mass Morse High School Linza E. Sanders U. S

Pre nuptial shower for Beverly Ring in surprise home visit

A surprise pre nuptial shower was given for Miss Beverly Ring at 251 Street home on Thursday hosted by Mary Elizabeth Donnell. Guests included Robe Elizabeth Donnell and many local friends. Miss Ring, Morse High School graduate, works at Hyde Memorial Home and will wed Louron Wallace. wedding date to be announced.

Beverly Ring Mary Elzabeth Donnell 251 Street Miss Ring Fred Ring Goddard Street Morse High School Hyde Memorial Home Louron Wallace Carol Quimby Joan Mallett Hepzibah Reed Joan Batchelder Carol Ames Cleora Perkins Ellen James Marie Michaud Janice Hanna Jackie Staples Sue Stover Gwen Grover Patty Ames Beverly Coombs Betty Newell Jean Hunt Adele Hunt Harriet Wallace Sarah Alexander Irene LeBrun Lucile LeBrun Beverly Lewis Audrey LeVasseur Anne Stevenson William T. Donnell William R. Donnell Mary Izabeth Donnell

Woolwich Girl Weds Exchange Student From Heidelberg

Miss Gladys C Armstrong of Woolwich marries Werner Skillings of Heidelberg Germany in a Grace Episcopal church ceremony. The couple, later living in Montana before moving to Heidelberg, Germany, to make their home.

Gladys Armstrong Werner Skillings Heidelburg Germany Gladys C. Armstrong Woolwich Charles M. Tubbs Grace Episcopal Church Sadie Thomas Owen Armstrong Bath Morse High School University of Maine R. Skillings Gera Lillian Thomas Richard H. Thomas Thomas

Fire in Car Sparks From Gas Ignition

Firefighters responded to a car blaze owned by John Attaya in East Brunswick Sunday at 10 50 am. Gas ignition caused the fire, with flames observed around the vehicle. No injuries reported and investigation underway.

John Attaya East Brunswick

Past Masters' Meeting at Bodwell Grange Highlights

Past Masters Association lectured at Bodwell Grange with 20 plus postmasters attending. Mrs Elfreda Perkins returned to greet members since last September and rejoined after a fall. Pomona will meet Merri coneag Grange June 25 for all day session and memorial service.

Masters’ Association Scupeanes County Ngemae Elfreda Perkins Anno Pomona Merrieconeag Grange Myrtle Pye la McIntire Helena Oliver Non Macy Rev. Ri Head John Howe Biddy O’leary Peggy Wyman Eleanor Blaisdell Lucy Cutting Dave Henderson Melvin Pratt

Portland Playground Clinic Brings City Instructors Together

A Portland playground clinic gathered city recreation staff led by Jack Crain to stress equipment upkeep and cross department coordination. Ruth Daniels presented first aid basics for supervising injured children, while William Kiley demonstrated swim, tennis, baseball, and softball activities. Attendees included Staton Curtis and staff from Brunswick and Bath with Bath’s playgrounds opening next Tuesday at 8:30 AM.

Edward J. McMi Jack Crain Recreation Portland Crain William Kiley Staton Curtis Brunswick Bath McMann Wie Germaine Bonney Patty Wood Marie Michaud Elaine Pinkham Claudia Carter Joan Batchelder Vivian

Pre Nuptial Shower Honors Miss Mae Nelson at Birch Point

Mrs. William Hill Jr and Mrs. John Butts hosted a miscellaneous pre nuptial shower for Miss Mae Nelson at the Birch Point cottage of Mr. and Mrs. Justus H. Miller. Guests included bridesmaids and a barbecue followed by boat rides on a sunny Saturday afternoon.

William Hill, Jr Pine Street John Butts Boston Mae Nelson Birch Point Justus H. Miller Miss Nelson Louis P. Nelson High Street Lowell Ross Buckcopal Church Hill Butts Miss

City Hall Offices To Close Saturdays

City Manager Nathan C approved a plan to close city hall offices on Saturdays during the summer months. Some departments will shift hours with earlier openings and later closings, while others will remain closed Saturdays and adjust schedules Monday through Friday. Two workers will alternate Saturday mornings with a compensatory Monday off. Total weekly hours remain unchanged.

Wesses Nathan C. A Ps i Welfare Department Elim Highway and Cemetery Department

Bath Bankers Attend Annual Convention at Poland Spring

Maine Bankers' Association gathering in Poland Spring featured Hon. and Mrs. Rupert H. Baxter and other Bath attendees. An afternoon golf tourney honored Barrett C. Nichols of Maine Savings Bank Portland. Barbara Shure of New York City staged a dramatized theater review. Charles J. Stevenson of the Washington County Post spoke on banking. Dancing followed dinner and remarks.

Maine Bankers’ Association Poland Rupert H. Baxter William L. Skelton George Nugent Harry L. Day William A. Niss James L. Morse Barrett C. Nichols Bath Maine Savings Bank Portland Barbara Shure New York City Charles J. Stevenson Washington County Post Cambridge New York

Miss Joan Shaw to Attend Alpha Phi Convention

Miss Joan H Shaw daughter of Mr and Mrs Roscoe H Shaw 100 North Street has been elected a delegate to the Alpha Phi International Fraternity convention at the Cavalier Hotel Virginia Beach Va for five days starting June 26 She will travel with alumni delegate Miss Constance Darrow and Miss Roslyn Israel and reach Virginia Beach Thursday Forty eight Chapters will be represented Shaw a Boston University senior and Eta Chapter president will vote At the university she leads the Newman Club the Marketing staff and yearbook The Hub and serves as counselor at Charlesgate Hall

Joan H. Shaw Roscoe H. Shaw North Street Alpha Phi International Fraternity Cavalier Hotel Virginia Th Boston Constance Darrow Sharon Mass Roslyn Israel Berlin N. H Virginia Beach Alpha Phi Fraternity Shaw Boston University Eta The Newman Club Lege Business Marketing Juty Hub Charlesgate Hall

Engaged Elaine Barbara Rosenberg to Arnold M. Cogan

Mr and Mrs Louis Rosenberg of Portland announce the engagement of their daughter Elaine Barbara to Arnold M Cogan son of Mr and Mrs David S Cogan of Ore The couple who attended Oregon State College will study at Oregon State College this fall A December wedding is planned.

Louis Rosenberg Portland Ore Elaine Barbara Arnold M. Cogan David S. Cogan Cogan Miss Rosenbeve Po (Ore.) State College Oregon State College

New Pastor Chosen for Corliss Street Church

Harold L. Allen was unanimously voted to be regular pastor of Corliss Street church after serving as supply since June 8. He will not occupy the parsonage until August, but will lead July duties as pastor-elect. Allen, a Lisbon Falls native, earned a Bachelor from Gordon College and a Divinity degree, served in World War II, and married Mildred Clark with two daughters.

Corliss Secree Pels Arvid L Allen Lisbon Falls Raymond Allen the Baptist Gordon College of Theology and Missions Harold Walker Walter Taylor Francis Norton Arvid Anderson Anderson

Bath Girl Returns From Italian Holiday Explores Italy

Miss Elizabeth Anderson of Bath and Toula Ellis of Boston were two winners in Filene’s Italian Holiday contest. They traveled over two weeks visiting Florence Naples Pompeii Capri and Rome acting as traveling buyers for Filene’s and selecting accessories. Each winner also received a complete travel wardrobe and flew home with stopovers in Paris and Shannon. Anderson will stay in Bath for the Fourth of July weekend with her parents.

Elizabeth Anderson Carl C. Anderson Bath Filene Boston Italy Bon Florence Naples Pompeii Isle of Capri Miss Anderson Toula Ellis Filene’s Rome Pan American Airways United States Paris Shannon Iss Anderson

Marriage announcement for Patricia Enid Book and Sidney Dudley

Mr and Mrs George R Book of Sanford s Crossing West Bath announce the marriage of their daughter Patricia Enid to Sidney A Dudley son of Mr and Mrs E Dudley of Worcester Massachusetts. The wedding took place January 11 in Dover New Hampshire at 7 North Street.

George R. Book Sanford’s Crossing West Bath Patricia Enid Sidney A. Dudley E. Dudley Worcester Dover N. H. Ing North Street

Barrett Jr. Leaves for Rochester Visit During Vacation

Harry G. Barrett Jr. of High Street departed Tuesday for Rochester New Hampshire to visit his sister Mrs Gladys Clark during his vacation from the Times Office.

Harry G. Barrett, Jr High Street Rochester N. H Gladys Clark Times Of.ce

Bowdoinham Notes Highlight Local Social Cheers

Sunshine Society meeting at Mrs Rudolph Jacques home with 15 attendees. Next gathering planned for July at Mrs Anna Palmer’s home. Raylene Peabody showered by Bowdoinham Baptist Young People Society. lamp and hassock given, snacks served. Daily Vacation Bible School slated to start Monday at Bowdoinham Baptist Church. Dr Alexander Cairns, 80, retired minister, spoke to Augusta Rotary on humorous poetry. memories of memorizing poetry reach 500 pieces. Family plans 56th wedding anniversary in August at Bobolinks on River Road. Barbara Keller of Togus Veterans Hospital, visiting mother Mrs Mabel Lancaster. Mrs Guy Sedgley in Port Eyn to see patient George Alter at Maine General Hospital, improving post-op. Mr and Mrs Charles Messer entertain for Knoxville visit. other relatives travel to Canada. Various local residents visit relatives, attend outdoor suppers, and attend summer engagements. Raylene Peabody to be married July 5. Lillian Damon hosts shower. Bowdoinham attendees listed.

Sunshine Society Arnoon Rudolph Jacques Anna Palmer Raylene Peabody Young People’s Society Bowdeinham Baptist Church Bowdoinham Baptist Church Alexander Cairns Augusta Rotary Club Cairns Florida Bowdoinham Barbara Keller Veterans Hospital, Togus Mabel Lancaster Guy Sedgley Port Ey George Alteron Maine General Hospital Charles Messer Washington, D. C Messer George Ackley John Robert Canada Hugh Lancaster Richmond Jesse Smith Oldhaven C. Houston Dow Knoxville Tenn Maine Frances Freeman Nancy Freeman Ais Lord. Eben Freeman Frank Nichols Iailisboro N. H Paul Ackerman Peter Philadelphia Marjorie Ingalls Richard Laulor Phoenivville Don Worth Providence R. L Don Worth Herbert Davies Wakefield Mass Cmdr Davies Ensign Laulor Dow-Freeman Portland Lillian Damon Lisbon Falls

Birthday Notes From Mrs Peabody Gathering

Mary Sedgley Blanchard and Marie rateaior along with Mrs William Wales attended a party for Mise Peabody whose birthday was celebrated.

Mary Sedgley Pee Fi Blanchard Marie A Rateaior William Wales Mise Peabody

Lovett Richardson Wedding in First Congregational Church

The Lovett and Richardson families announce the marriage of Miss Addie Lovett to Leonard Richardson on June 19 at the First Congregational Church South Potter with immediate family in attendance. The couple, both Morse graduates of 1951, plan a White Mountains Vermont honeymoon and reside in Arrowsic.

Cane Leonard Wilbur Ferris Lovei Addie Loveitt Arrowsic Loveitc Morse T. Gran Mr. Powel U. S. Air Force Hyde Windlass Co

Howard Farr Breaks Leg in City Recreation Softball

Howard D Farr suffered a broken leg when colliding with a Hyde Windlass teammate during a City Recreation softball game at Kelley Field. He sustained a knee cap fracture in six places and other bone damage. he was taken to Memorial hospital for surgery scheduled next Monday. Farr is a third baseman for Hyde Windlass.

Howard D. Farr Marshall Avenue Farr Memorial Hospital Hyde Windlass Co City Recreation Kelley Field Hyd Windlass

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