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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1939

Page

6

Attendance contest winners entertained in Woolwich area

Ladies of Sagadahoc Ferry and Nequasset hosted by the Woolwich Union for Christian Service entertained residents of North Woolwich and Day's Ferry. On Monday evening a fine program at Nequasset Congregational Church drew more than 125 attendees as the church was attractively decorated.

Charles Brown Woolwich Union Sagadahoc Ferry Nequasset North Woolwich Day's Ferry Woolwich

Doyle Hanley Wedding United Esther Hanley and J Louis Doyle

Miss Esther M. Hanley daughter of Charles E. Hanley Belmont Mass and J Louis Doyle Cambridge Mass were married at Sacred Heart church Watertown at 1 30 o clock June 25 The ceremony included sister Gertrude Hanley as bridesmaid best man Daniel F McAuliffe and ushers Ellis J Field John F Batts Over 300 guests attended the al tar was decorated with pink and white flowers A reception followed at the bride's home for 60 relatives They plan a trip through the Adirondacks and to open a summer home in Westport Mrs Doyle a Salem Normal School graduate taught at Wellington Cambridge He is a Cambridge Art Education Director Plan includes a farewell to New York visitors Madam Van Zandt Wheeler and party then proceed to West Point camp trip with Llewellyn Setter Hooch IV for hunting at Sharon Conn in Fall

Esther M. Hanley Charles E. Hanley Belmont Mass J. Louis Doyle Cambridge Sacred Heart Church Watertown Gertrude Hanley Daniel F. McAuliffe Weymouth Ellis J. Field North Weymouth John F. Batts South Boston George Willhauck Adirondacks Doyle Madam van Zandt Wheeler Mr. Wheeler Fred Madsen New York West Point Bath Llewellyn Hooch IV Sharon Conn Henry Rogers Ruth Elizabeth Oliver First Baptist Church Charles R. Sims William D. Freeman Ruth L. Pratt Byron E. Clark Rogers William W. Oliver Ora Small Lisbon Falls Rev C. Vaughn Overman The Baptist Church At Waldoboro W. H. Campbell Auburn Emma A. Rogers Middle Street Arthur Front Street Arthur Ellers Ellers Silas M. Oliver North Street Morse High School J. J. Newberry Co Harry Curtis George Fraiser Portland Lynwood Small H. O. Curtis Thomas White G. B. Smith Wilfred Hart Christine Hart Brunswick Alta Roberts Nashua N. H Olin C. Ellis Almond Gray Beverly Marshall Gray Richard Frye Alex Bailey Bowdoin Ethel Coffin Sebasco David D. Parsons, Jr Melrose Ruth Dorothy Curtis Harris A. Curtis John Purington Boston Eva Palmer Bernardston J. N. Palmer William Hamilton Lawton Dorchester Hamilton George Hamilton Clinton Kenneth Gilpatrick Barbara Siegars Old Orchard William Riggs Clara Fogg W. Putman Marilyn Fitchburg Merrymeeting Bay Alice Palmer Ida Fowle California Miss Fowle Pearl Raymond Jessie Ames Reed Walker Hansford Hattie Andros Edgar Chandler Jamaica Plain Mas Madelyn Alexander Philadelphia Mary Daggett Carrie Kendall Edward William Inez Gowell Kendall Cottage Camp Ground Leland Jewett Gardiner Hospital Lewis Gilpatrick Greenville Leroy Williams Hope Williams Rumford East Bowdoinham Parent- Teacher Association Clifton Babb Babb William Foster Canton East Bowdeinham Paul Hatch Ypsilanti Mich Mildred Smith Carlton Lancaster Ruth McEwen Eula Browne Farmington Normal School Julian Hebesh Northampton Earl Browne Delmar Bates Mary Bates Eugene Lena Hill Richard Han‘con Jane Browne William Whepley Gardiner Mary Brown Philip Rideout Stella Given Electa O. E

Mrs. Rothwell Attends Maine Garden Clubs Meeting in Camden

Mrs. Edmund A. Rothwell traveled to Camden for the Maine Federation of Garden Clubs two day annual meeting and attended a Belccoric musical at the Camden Opera House Tuesday evening.

Edmund A. Rothwell Camden Maine Federation of Garden Clubs Belccoric Camden Opera House

Miss Ruth E Oliver and Henry Rogers Bride and Groom

Ruth Elizabeth Oliver and Henry Rogers were married at four o'clock Sunday at First Baptist church in the Shipping city. Rev. Charles R. Sims officiated as relatives and friends attended. The couple planned a motor trip through Canada and will reside at 593 Middle Street after July 10.

Ruth E. Oliver Henry Rogers

Northward wedding joins Otis and Sawyer in Alna ceremony

Miss Louise Davis Otis of Columbus Georgia became the bride of Roland D. Sawyer Jr formerly of the Brunswick Record Wareham Massachusetts. The ceremony was conducted by Rev Roland D Sawyer and Rev George B Davis in the Old Meeting House on the Hill Alna. The couple will live in Southborough Massachusetts where Mr Sawyer teaches at St Marks School and will attend University of Maine summer session.

Alna Louise Davis Otis Columbus Roland D. Sawyer, Jr Brunswick Record Wareham Mass Roland D. Sawyer George B. Davis Anna Ramona Sawyer Barth Sawyer Southborough St. Marks School University of Maine

Insurance man Sidney Copeland honored with clock

Sidney F. Copeland of Warren, longtime representative for Fidelity-Phenix Fire Insurance and Indemnity Group, received a gold-engraved electric clock after more than 25 years of service. The gift came from Special Agent Richard P. Burke with a letter from President Bernard M. Culver.

Sidney F. Copeland Warren Fidelity-Phenix Fire Insurahe America Fire Insurance and Indemnity Group Fidelity- Phenix Richard P. Burke Bernard M. Culver

Watson Leonard wedding at St Marys church

Nathan W. Watson son of Mr and Mrs Harry H Watson and Miss Kathleen Violet Leonard daughter of Edwin Leonard Vineyard Haven Mass were married Thursday morning at St Marys Roman Catholic Church Rev Timothy C Maney performed the double ring ceremony Mrs George H Comeau played music from Wagner and Mendelssohn Francis S McPherron was harpist Mrs Grace E Cunningham sang Ave Maria and Mrs Fred K Tevant Pinus Angelicus Miss Glenda Ingraham was bridesmaid and Paul Julien Hart best man The bride wore a white satin gown with train and a tulle coronet cap The couple left for Boston and New York and will live at 28 York Street after June 30.

Nathan W. Watson Harry H. Watson Front Street Kathleen Violet Leonard Edwin Leonard Vineyard Haven Mass St. Mary's Timothy C. Maney George H. Comeau Francis Fred K. Tevant Glenda Ingraham Paul Julien Hart Center Street

Smith Jenkins Wedding Held At St Marys Church

Otis Alden Smith and Dorothy Mary Jenkins wed in a Friday morning ceremony at St. Marys church with Rev. David P Surette officiating The bride wore a blue and white chiffon print The groom is a Morse High School graduate and shipfitter at Philadelphia Navy Yard Breakfast for 75 followed at the groom family home The couple will reside in Philadelphia with out of town guests from Camden Rockland and Camden Point listed

Otis Alden Smith Raymond A. Smith High Street Dorothy Mary Jenkins Angelina A. Jenkins Arthur Jenkins St. Mary's Church David P. Surette Rita Jenkins Clarence Jenkins Kittery Point Mrs. Smith Rockland Harry Joy Robert Otis Cole Charles Cole Barbara Gray Natalie Smith Camden George Smith W. W. Smith Stockton Springs

Portland Couple Wed in Quiet Brentwood Home Ceremony

Miss Orie Louise Knight of Portland married Albert Farnham Austin formerly of Bath now Portland in a noon ceremony at the bride’s Brentwood Street home. Rev. Cymbrid Hughes of Augusta officiated. Only relatives attended. They will reside on Brentwood Street. Mr. Austin is a partner at George Eliott Jewelry Co. on Forest Avenue.

Orie Louise Knight Portland Albert Farnham Austin Bath Brentwood Street Cymbrid Hughes Augusta Austin George Eliott Jewelry Co Forest Avenue

Sheldon Campbell wed in Brooklyn ceremony

Wallace J. Sheldon son of Mr and Mrs William H Sheldon Woolwich and Miss Mary John Campbell daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Campbell Southern Tennessee were married Saturday afternoon June 24 in Brooklyn New York. Sheldon, class of 1934, is a welder at Philadelphia Navy Yard and they will reside at 428 North 33rd Street West Philadelphia Pa.

Wallace J. Sheldon William H. Sheldon Woolwich Mary John Campbell Charles Campbell Tennessee Brooklyn N. Y Sheldon Morse High School Philadelphia Navy Yard North 33Rd Street West Philadelphia

Miss Esther Drummond Visits Lake Cobbosseecontee Guest

Miss Esther Drummond of Arrowsie spent the weekend at Lake Cobbosseecontee as a guest of Miss Margaret Pickard.

Esther Drummond Arrowsie Lake Cobbosseecontee Margaret Pickard

Classifieds Rate Notice for Wednesday Insertion

A public notice explains pricing for classified ads: 25 words first insertion at 35 cents, each more insertion costs 20 cents, and copy must reach the office by noon on Wednesdays.

Antique and Gift Shop Offers Farm Shares and Fertilizer

An East Brunswick dealer lists rare antiques and gifts at Cary's Shop on Alternate Route 1. A separate notice from Arrowsic offers surplus fertilizer for potatoes corn and beans at large reductions. A farm share listing from Fred B. in Pal is also advertised.

Route 1 East Brunswick Bath Brunswick H. L. Baker Arrowsic Fred B

Prospective Morse High baseball players play scrimmage at Kelley Field

Prospective varsity men for the 1940 Morse High baseball team met Tuesday morning in a six inning fray at Kelley Field with G Bronson hurling the Yankees to an 11 to 4 verdict over the Red Sox. Sullivan led the winners with three singles while Teasdale and Boardman added two each for the losers. Frankie Hinds and Boardman show potential for varsity infield spots next spring.

Morse High Kelley Field G. Bronson Yankees Red Sox Pennell Bronson Sullivan Teasdale Boardman Frankie Hinds Vennett E. Locke Morse Stover W. Bronson F. Bronson Levin Desmond Kyros Belanger RHE Poets

Whittemore Business Visitor From South Portland

A. E. Whittemore of South Portland visited the city on a business trip Wednesday aiming to discuss local commercial opportunities and potential partnerships.

A. E. Whittemore South Portland

Local Social Notes From Dresden and Surrounding Areas

Mr and Mrs Samuel Moore of Woolwich were Sunday guests of Mrs Mary Wall in West Dresden. Mr and Mrs Thomas James receive congratulations on the birth of a daughter. Isaac Wall visited his daughter in law Mrs Mary Wall. Mr and Mrs Thomas Leask called on relatives in the South End. Mrs Melvin Pushard was in Gardiner. Gilbert Gethner of Woolwich called on relatives in the South End. Arlene Pushard passed Tuesday with her aunt Mrs Thomas Leask of Woolwich.

Samuel Moore Woolwich Mary Wall West Dresden Thomas James Isaac Wall Thomas Leask South End Melvin Pushard Gardiner Gilbert Gethner Arlene Push

Dromore Burying Ground Association Elects Leaders

Hon J Edward Drake of Bath reelected president at the annual meeting in Dromore. In Drake’s absence Edwin L Rogers of Topsham named moderator and treasurer, with Miss Mary Pelham Hill of Topsham reelected clerk. Trustees include Drake, Calvin W Rogers, Miss Bessie E Dickinson, Mrs Henry W Butler, Edwin L Rogers, Mrs Ernest Rogers, and Miss Abbie F Minott.

J. Edward Drake Bath Dromore

Alarm Box Triggered by Pole Jolt Near Lewiston Scene

Chief Z F Drouin reported box 68 on River road Lewiston near Enterprise Foundry sounded at 524 pm Thursday. Boys playing baseball near the scene possibly struck the pole but the glass remained unbroken. A similar incident occurred about three years ago according to the chief.

River Road Lewiston Enterprise Foundry Z. F. Drouin Drouin

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