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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1949
Page
8
Bath Country Club directors ironed out matters at a Tuesday meeting at the clubhouse. Plans include a new ladies tee on the fifth hole, moving the men’s tee back for a par five, and a busy schedule with a July 4 cutoff for President’s Cup qualifiers. The monthly bulletin will be published soon under John Cooke.
In 1948 the Salvation Army reported providing 22,785,427 meals and 9,294,358 beds.
Miss Verna Wallace and Frederick P. Andrews wed in a home ceremony at the Andrews residence with Rev. Joseph O. Purdue officiating. The bride wore a white faille gown with a fingertip veil and carried a snapdragon bouquet, with sister Rich ard Ward as matron of honor and Richard Andrews as best man. A reception followed before the couple left for a weeklong motor trip and planned to reside in Orono after both complete their educations.
Miss Miriam Robson of Woolwich married John J Lister Jr of Lisbon Falls in a 7 30 p m ceremony at the Robson home. Rev John Anderson officiated with Grover Connors Jr as best man and Kathleen Wynn as maid of honor. couple to reside at 866 Washington street after a reception.
Mrs. Phyllis Wyman Mason announces the marriage of her daughter Charlotte Gay to Joseph Atkin Ginn of Topsham. The couple, both graduates of local schools, will reside in Falmouth Foreside for the summer.
Geraldine Joyce Driscoll of Bath road Brunswick engages to Bruce G Purinton son of Charles and Mrs Purinton of McLellan Street Brunswick Both are Brunswick High school graduates and World War II veterans Geraldine is a West Bath Grange master and Woolworth employee Bruce is a Brunswick High school 1944 graduate finished Commercial Trades Institute Chicago served in the Army and works at Bisbee Motor Corp Brunswick No wedding date set
A colorful summer party hosted by Mrs. Verdie Grant and Mrs. William Russell celebrated Mrs. J. Russell Grant and daughters Jane Sally and Hudene before their move to East Hartford Conn. Guests included Verdie Grant Jr Kenneth Largay Barbara Largay and many neighbors. Refreshments were served in the dining room by Mrs. Michaud Pinkham and Mrs. Henderson.
Mrs. Arthur Sewall and Mrs. Lewis H. Hyde hosted an Appleton-Briggs wedding party at the Stone House Farm with out-of-town guests. A buffet lunch was served. Attendees included James Hale, Arthur Rowley, Russell Nett, Robert Avery, Parker Carson of Springfield, Catherine McCoy, John Witham of Boston and Charles Whiteside of Andover.
Mrs. William A. Niss, chair, announced that all Girl Scout registrations must be in by July 1 for Camp Pine Haven. The two week camp opens Monday July 11 at Sewall woods with new staff additions including Barbara Ross and Dorothy Wilson plus aids Eunice Pert and Joan Brooks.
Dorothy Lawin Gaylord married Ernest Merritt Shea at First Congregational Church South Hadley in a ceremony where sisters and Bates College friends attended. Attendants wore rose and aqua gowns. reception followed with about 200 guests. The couple plans a summer in Bath after a motor trip and will reside at 90 Oliver Street.
Five Harvesters' 4-H boys from West Bath traveled to Lewiston Fair Grounds for the Twin County Dairy Show. Roland Barter, 14, won third prize in the Jersey class with a one-year Jersey heifer. Albert Barter, Hubert Barter, Robert Belanger, and Edward Estes earned fourth in the Guernsey class. All boys entered with grade Guernsey calves and shared in showmanship prizes. Local grain merchants aided their trip.
The marriage of Miss Louise Elizabeth Briggs and Julius Henry Appleton took place at Central Congregational church with Rev. Laforest Hodgkins officiating. The reception followed at the Sedgwick and the couple will reside in Springfield after a three week honeymoon.
The State grange lecturer Litt le York of Winthrop guest at Merrymeeting grange. Veterans at Togus served cake and punch. Rev Archibald Craig will show Europe moving pictures. Missionaries of Latter Day Saints to conduct services. 125 New England missionaries. Union grange met at Richmond with Merrymeeting entertainment. Comfort Sunshine Society held an all day meeting and planned a food sale. Personal items note visits and moves among Bowdoinham residents and nearby towns.
A large guest roster names families and couples from Boston to Springfield and Portland. Included are Mrs Edward Hartmann and daughters Mary Jane and Harri, Mrs Leon Berry, Mr and Mrs John Ayer, Miss Harriet Littlefield, Leif Nashe, the Stancliffe-Hurst and Payson Rowe households, and many others from Andover, Cape Cottage, Francestown, Addison, Brunswick, Providence, and New York City, reflecting a regional gathering.
Commander James M. Wolfe Jr USN born July 15 1912 in Lynchburg Virginia moved to Montana in 1920 attended public schools and entered the Naval Academy in 1931. He graduated in 1935 and served aboard several ships including the Pennsylvania Pensacola Walke Gleaves and Columbia. He commanded the Gyatt and is married with two daughters living in Norfolk Virginia.
Mrs Charles Berry rested weekend in Cambridge mass as guest of daughter Jayne Harrington. Mrs Alvah Pinkham sold her house to buyers from Auburn. Mr and Mrs Nelson Ackerman of Presque Isle and Mrs Wilbert Anderson of Caribou stay with Mr and Mrs Cleveland Curtis. Mr and Mrs Richard Denham Mrs Bert Merrill and Dorothy Dickinson visited Lewis ton Thursday to hear Guy Lombardo and his orchestra. Mrs Ving Allen is a patient at Morang Nursing home. Attendees joined the Walter Maxwell farm auction on River road Wednesday. Mrs Guy Sedgley resumed work after a two week vacation at Berry Poultry farm, vacationing at Tripp Lake. Mr and Mrs Alvin Huntoon and Mrs Fontaine of Portland were Sunday guests of Mrs Huntoon’s parents, Mr and Mrs George Hamilton. Mr and Mrs Pollard moved into the Army place they recently purchased.
Montsweag Farm Bureau will hold an all-day meeting Thursday starting at 10 30 a m at the home of Mrs Nelson Rice in Woolwich A noon dinner will be served by a committee led by Mrs Nelson Rice Mrs Wilbur Crocker and Mrs Clyde Ambrose officials announced the event seeks member participation and coordination.
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