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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1950
Page
6
Chief Moriarty spoke at a City hall P T A Council session about tawdry obscene books sold in local chain stores and smoke shops. He cited youths found with such books and urged dealers and parents to remove displays to protect children.
Sunday national broadcasts from Salt Lake City continue the Mormon Tabernacle Choir’s long run in the 21st year, highlighting steady radio and national exposure for the group and its conductor.
Walter W. Grover won the Independent Brotherhood of Shipyard Workers presidency at Bath Iron Works Corp. voting 341 to 286 over Herman F. Coombs. Rexford B. Stover was reelected vice president, Raymond C. Crocker kept financial secretary, and Robert W. Donnell defeated Harold L. Corliss for recording secretary. Ralph L. Blakeney ran unopposed. Seven directors named from 20 candidates include Oscar H. King John E. Mullaney John D. Gaudet Harry L. Knight John W. Sonia Frank C. Dingley Clarence A. Warner.
The U S Department of Agriculture states insects are the leading factor in forest destruction surpassing other threats. The claim emphasizes the impact of insect outbreaks on woodland health and the need for monitoring and control efforts.
Barbara Middleton daughter of Mr and Mrs Wesley Johnson Middleton Needham Heights Mass married Roger Pinkham son of Mr and Mrs Fred Pinkham 19 Mechanic Street Feb 12 at Evangelical Congregational church Needham Center. The ceremony featured white satin gown lace veil lilies roses and a double ring service. Attendants included Losi Middleton bridesmaid Barbara White Margaret Brain Eleanor Kraupner and Gayle Morgan. After a reception 150 guests went to the church parlors. The couple will reside at the University of Maine campus after a wedding trip. both are Bates and Gould Academy graduates.
Carol Musk daughter of Mr and Mrs George H Musk won the Maine Women's AAU 50 yard title at Bowdoin College pool with a 32.7 second swim edging Virginia Parker. Musk also placed second in the 50 yard breaststroke behind Joan Masalin. Parker earned silver for freestyle. Dick Lucas of the Portland Boys’ Club set an American 50 yard backstroke record at 26.8 seconds.
Miss Virginia K. Ingalls daughter of Mr and Mrs Eugene Ingalls North Bath Maryland became the bride of John I Foster of Washington D C Feb 18 at Mount Vernon Place Methodist church Washington D C A reception followed at 15338 Ogden Street N W Groom a South Carolina native who has lived in Washington ten years Mrs Foster a Morse High school graduate of 1939.
Charles D. Vater spent the weekend in Boston arranging a reception by the North Sea Mine Force Association of Boston for Admiral Watt T. Cluverius USN Ret president of Worcester Polytechnic Institute.
Elizabeth Eastman reports on Augusta Lecturers conference at Sagadahoc Pomona meeting at Progressive Grange Richmond Corner. 97 attended from Cumberland Lincoln and Excelsior Pomonas. Erland Curtis presided. Arthur Johnson opened afternoon session. Lydia Perkins delivered response. program included sketch The Operation, recitations, singing, and an open forum on federal aid to farmers. Trooper Philip Lincoln spoke on highway safety. Lincoln County Pomona and Excelsior Pomona leaders added remarks.
More than 50 attended the World Day of Prayer at Wesley Methodist church Friday afternoon. A planning meeting elected committees to form a local Council of Church Women with a March 14 organization meeting at Central Congregational parish house.
Mr and Mrs Joseph E Kocha of 27 Liberty Street announce the engagement of their daughter Dorothy Evangeline to Donald G Egan son of Mr and Mrs Guy H Egan of Belmont Massachusetts The couple met ex military backgrounds and education at Morse High Bowdoin College and Belmont High School. No wedding date has been set.
Bath Rainbow Assembly members Pauline Holmson Frieda Legard Jerolyn Harris Carol Quimbly Virginia Whitney Joan Os borene Anita Deering Joan Brooks Marion Snow led initiation work at Readfield Rainbow Assembly Monday evening. They were accompanied by Mr and Mrs Herbert Morse Mr and Mrs Waldo Brooks and Mr and Mrs Burleigh McKay.
Bernard E. Varnum was elected executive director of the Bath Housing Authority succeeding the late Ralph E. Nowell at a commissioners meeting. He has served as assistant to the executive director since 1945 and as office manager of Lambert Park and Hyde Park projects, handling large public funds. Varnum, born in Maine, has long resided in Bath and has a rich background in finance and government service, including Army Air Force auditor work in Boston. The Bath Housing Authority commissioners are J. Frank Hunt, chairman. Charles A. Shepard, vice chairman. Edward D. True, Jr.. and John R. Newell.
Cottagers praise a new service by the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Game wardens. John St. Peter of Brunswick checked Ralph F. Small’s Popham Beach cottage on February 13 and found it secure. The periodic inspections aim to prevent damage from break ins and save owners money.
Open house was held at the home of Mrs. Susan Leeman on February 22 for her 84th birthday. She received many gifts, cards, and calls, while her son Charles Leeman and brother William Rankin visited.
Miss Sally Browne Grant, 17, daughter of Mr and Mrs James R Grant of 26 Liberty Street, is chosen for the D A R Good Citizen award by Morse High faculty and senior class. She has extensive activity in clubs and student government and will attend the National D A R convention in Washington D C in spring.
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Getchell of Levant and Mr. and Mrs. Milford Y. Lewis formerly of Brigham's Cove West Bath are spending the winter at the Golden West Trailer court in Paramount California. The Lewises have hosted Maine friends and plan a month in Arizona before returning East.
Mr and Mrs Andrew B Hart of 21 Floral Street announce the engagement of their daughter Marie Jane to Eugene F Hersom son of Mr and Mrs Frederick Hersom of 81 Court Street Miss Hart attended Morse High School and is employed at Bath Laundry Hersom served four years in the U S Navy in the European Theater An early Spring wedding is planned.
The Bath lodge of Elks and Topsham grange cast will stage a children friendly revue at Hyde Memorial Home on Friday evening. Mrs Doris Wing directs the show and Ellis will fund bus transport for the Topsham grangers.
Bowdoinham held a full town meeting at the town hall with officers elected William E White moderator and ballots for town offices removed from the ballot with the town manager to fill roles. March 27 set for annual meeting while 4‑H club and Farm Bureau activities were announced and a fatal truck train crash near Gardiner was reported with Oliver killed.
Mrs Helen Wildes Allen wife of James E Allen died Saturday morning at Morang Nursing home after a week as a patient. She was born in Bowdoinham Sept 1 1895 daughter of Bertha Pratt Wildes and Samuel Wildes. Funeral services were from her home with Rev Horace Moffatt officiating. Interment Bay View cemetery. Surviving are her husband, her mother a brother a daughter and a son in the U S Army in Alaska.
Miss Delores Ramona Marshall daughter of Mrs Mary M Treamer and Walters S Marshall married Harvey Wallace Chaples in a single ring ceremony at Winter Street Congregational church. Attendants were Miss Betty Jane Willis and Edwin O Berry. The couple plan to reside on Oak Street after a trip to Washington DC.
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