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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Mar 09, 1950

Page

6

Arline Helen James to wed Jack Norman White in Calvary Baptist Church

Mr and Mrs Walter R James of Drummond street announce the marriage of their daughter Arline Helen to Jack Norman White of Binghamton New York on February 25 at Calvary Baptist Church in Binghamton The bride wore a white velvet gown with a fingertip veil and carried white carnations and sweet peas The wedding party included Ellen James as maid of honor and bridesmaids in pink and blue taffeta faille The couple plan a wedding trip to Washington DC and will reside at 136 Helen Street Binghamton NY

Walter R. James Drummond Street Arline Helen Jack Norman White Allen White Binghamton N. Y Calvary Baptist Church Ellen James Bath John Bourque Leroy James Fort Devens Mass Pamela Nancy Graham Richard White Paul Sullivan Richard Slovensky Paul James Mrs. White Washington, DC Helen Street Binghamton, N. Y

Mrs Lena Shepard Heads Home From Pasadena Visit

Mrs Lena Shepard traveling with her son John J Shepard and Mrs Shepard of Pasadena Calif is on the return trip and expected to arrive later in the week.

Lena Shepard John J Shepard Shepard Pasadena Calif

Bath Democrats Elect Delegates to State Convention

The Bath Democratic meeting at City hall elected Leslie J. Wold chairman. Delegates named to the Democratic State convention in Lewiston on March 24 and 25 include John P. Carey Jr., Robert Haskell, Harry W. The beau, Celia J. Wold, and others. Alternates listed include Claire Corliss, Harry F. Stone, Frank Lehane, and more. The session adjourned to Monday at 7:50 p.m. for city committee elections.

City Hall Leslie J. Wold Lewiston John P. Carey, Jr Robert Haskell Harry W. Thebeau Celia J. Wold Robert E. Wagner Ralph C. Covel James Temple H. Martin Powers Alexander Burgess J. Haviland Torrey Carleton W. Lowell William Temple George J. Nugent Emma Thebeau George B. Connard Bartholomew O'Donnell Claire Corliss Harry F. Stone Frank Lehane Charles Ginsberg Helen Moses Margaret McKellar James Sharkey Harold Perry Maurice Glidden Robert Cummings Willis Dunning Arthur Bourque Wagner Beatrice Duprey Frances Callan Norman Tobey John Kikos

Mrs Butterfield Hosts Bailey Evening School Buffet

Mrs Edward Butterfield entertained members of the Spanish class at Bailey Evening School with a buffet lunch after the final class of the year at her home 1033 High Street.

Edward Butterfield

Red Cross Names Its Team Captains in Campaign

The Red Cross campaign, begun March 1, reports about 1200 raised toward a 6600 local quota. A general committee oversees the drive with chair Earl Farnham and members including Harold J. Rubin, John Taylor, Arthur E. Hutchins, Allan Spear, Rev. Laforest Hodgkins, Mrs. George B. Connard, Frank X. Keimig, and others. Connard announces team captains for house to house solicitations across wards and districts. The chapter supported Home Nursing, Home Service aiding service members and veterans, and supplied items to disabled veterans at Togus while funds from Maine chapters returned after national fires.

Red Cross Earl Farnham Harold J. Rubin John Taylor Arthur E. Hutchins Allan Spear Laforest Hodgkins George B. Connard Frank X Keimig Connard Winnegance Donald B. Wilson Eleanor Ferguson Merle Niles Jacob I. Smith Linwood Abbott Levi Buck Edward Butterfield Eastham Guild, Jr Clifford Wilband Hyde Park Terrace William R. Johnson Lambert Park Leonard Smith Togus Maine

Eagles Host Benefit Show March 11 at Bath Center

Bath Aerie of Eagles presents a benefit show and dance March 11 at the Community Center to raise funds for the National Eagles Memorial Foundation. Gene Hooper's Cowboy Show from WLAM will perform at 8 p.m. followed by dancing to midnight.

Edward T Whitehouse Maine Eagles Association Bath Aerue of Eagles National Eagles Memorial Foundation Fund the Times Daddy Fraternal Order of Eagles

Bath marine draftsmen and Bath Iron Works sign new labor pact

The Bath Marine Draftsmen's Association and Bath Iron Works Corp announce a new labor agreement replacing the expiring contract on April 18. The deal includes a voluntary combined life accident and health insurance plan funded by both sides, with signing by John R. Newell of BIW and Donald B. Wilson of the Draftsmen's Association.

Bath Marine Draftsmen's Association Bath Iron Works Corp John R. Newell Donald B. Wilson Draftsmen’s Association

Cutting a frosted cake requires hot water dipped blades

To slice a frosted layer cake neatly dip the knife in hot water before each cut. The hot blade smooths through icing and preserves clean edges for even layers and neat portions.

Murphy entertains Winter Street Club with thrilling tale

Thomas G. Murphy told of his father George Murphy saving Lt Bonesteel in Wyoming when a mountain lion attacked a meat-escort party. The tale linked to Bonesteel's later Bridgport burial request to blow taps. Supper by Ladies Auxiliary accompanied program. next meeting March 16 gears for Boy Scout fundraiser and a sound movie “From Trees to Tribune.”

Winter Street Thomas G. Murphy George Murphy U. S. Army Bonesteel Wyoming Bridgeport Conn Bonesteele Tom Murphy Ladies’ Auxiliary Alice Johnson John Atwood Stewart McAllister David McKellar Joseph O. Purdue Malcolm Doble Roy Lawrence Tribune Henry D. Small Harry Horne George Hastings

Linda Nickerson Birthday Party Celebrated at Home

Linda Nickerson daughter of Mr and Mrs Herbert E Nickerson marked her sixth birthday with a party at their Brunswick home. Easter decor colored the rooms and table. Games Donkey and Clothes Pin were won by Annette Bailey and Keith Crockett. Guests and helpers listed.

Linda Nickerson Herbert E. Nickerson State Road Annette Bailey Keith Crockett Annette Loretta Bailey Ronald Stanley Barbara Alexander Linda McCole Keith Ann Crockett Paul Cushing Patty Jimmy Ronald Roscoe Stover Danny Lee George Nickerson Dorothy Kenneth Snowden Sandy Dickie Kiernan Brunswick Nickerson Banes Stanley Albert Kilgore Leroy Stover Marie Lemont

Miss Janice Pecci Birthday Party at K of C Hall

Miss Janice Pecci celebrated her 13th birthday with a party at the K of C hall from six to nine. Supper was served at six and games and matches followed supervised by her teacher Mrs. Doris Thistle. She received many gifts and was joined by family and friends including Mrs. Thistle, Mrs. Louise Castner, Fred Pecci,Lorelei Jeanne and Leilani Pecci, Barbara Landry, Bernice Green, Marion and Martha Holmes, Jean Betts, Rubena Hamilton, Malcolm Hamilton, Joseph Melrose Jr., Mike Burden, Roy Richter Jr., Robert and John Champagne, Milton and Kenneth Mayberry.

Janice Pecci K. of C. Hall Janice Doris Thistle Thistle Louise Castner Fred Pecci Lorelei Jeanne Leilani Pecci Barbara Landry Bernice Green Marion Martha Holmes Jean Betts Rubena Hamilton Malcolm Hamilton Joseph Melrose, Jr Mike Burden Roy Richter, Jr Robert John Champagne Milton Kenneth Mayberry

Birthday party honors young Miss McBrine at home

Miss Paulyn McBrine celebrated her third birthday Thursday at 16 Dummer Street with a small party. Games were played and refreshments, including a decorated cake, were served. Attendees included Nancy Lee Crandell Eddie Paul Karen Sue Hudson Johnny Borski and several family friends.

Paulyn McBrine Edgar McBrine Dummer Street Nancy Lee Crandell Eddie Paul Karen Sue Hudson Johnny Borski Louise Crandell Ruth Hudson Ida Richardson Dorothy Borski Helen McBrine Hazel Ouellette

Home Arts Group Holds First Meeting at Cosmopolitan Club

Seventeen members gathered at the Cosmopolitan clubhouse Monday for the inaugural session of a Home Arts group. Swedish weaving was the project, guided by Mrs. Maurice Hathorne and Mrs. Melvin Bailey.

Cosmopolitan Club Maurice Hathorne Melvin Bailiey

Blue and Gold Party Opens Pack 99 at Central Church

Cub Pack 99 held its first Blue and Gold Party with Father Son Banquet at Central Church Men's Club. Seventy seven members, fathers, sons, and Den Mothers attended as Rev Hodgkins blessed the meal. Cubmaster Donald Page led songs assisted by Marius Page. District Commissioner Archie Wishart praised Pack 99 and urged continued parental support. Awards were given including Bobcat status to Brenton Perow and multiple Wolf, Gold Arrow, and Denner honors. A torch closing capped the memorable event.

Cub Pack 99 Central Church Men’s Club L. E. Hodgkins Women’s League of the Church Donald Page Marius H. Page George VanWynen America Page March Archie Wishart Charles H. Pierce Stewart McAllister McAllister Webelos Brenton Perow Brenton Lawrence Perow Stephen Wilson Jon Paisley Gareth Small Meldon Ricker Charles Rush Stephen Rogers Marshall Libby David Kenney Ronald Reed Clifford Newell Dean Bertrand R. Frederick Brown, Jr Harry McCaffery Peter A. Henderson David Brown Mark Pack 99

Bath Bus and Car Injures Minor Fender Damage

A Bath bus driven by Derwin G. Southard struck Edward Sewall’s 1947 Chevrolet sedan parked in front of the First National Super Market around 10 30 this morning. The left front fender of the Sewall car was slightly damaged. the bus sustained no damage, and Officer Orville Mank investigated the incident.

Bath Edward Sewall High Street Derwin G. Southard North Street Orville Mank Sewall

Scott couple returns from month in Florida

Mr. and Mrs. Percy Scott of 20 Garden Street have come home after a month in Florida with time spent in Key West and Miami. Miss Doris Scott, guest at Eaton Manor Brunswick, also returned home after their absence.

Percy Scott Garden Street Florida Key West Miami Doris Scott Eaton Manor Brunswick

Ch airmen named for Easter Seal sales in this county

Mrs. Bowen Torrey of West Bath is named Saga dahoc County Chairman of the 17th annual Easter Seal campaign announced by Mrs. Burton L. Preston of the Pine Tree Society For Crippled Children and Adults. The 1950 drive opens Thursday and ends Easter Sunday April 9.

Bowen Torrey West Bath Sagadahoc Burton L. Preston Pine Tree Society For Crippled Children and Adults, Inc Torrey Esther Drummond Arrowsit Blair Hodge Douglas Dearborn Bath Richard Dore Bowdoinham Roland Peterson Robinhood Thomas L. Totman Phippsburg Center E. Elliot Small Richmond Clifton Everard Topsham Loring D. Smal Donald Leavitt Woolwich Pine Tree Society Rome Portland Maine

Audubon Talk Highlight Bath Garden Club Meeting

Mrs. Benjamin Rand of Boothbay Harbor spoke on The Life and Work of John J. Audubon at Bath Garden Club. Mrs. Arthur Sewall lectured on primroses and care. Officers planned city plant baskets on telephone poles. Next meeting at Mrs. Arthur Sewall’s Stone House.

Benjamin Rand Boothbay Harbor Garden Club Bath Garden Club Sumner Sewall Washington Street Rand John J. Audubon Arthur Sewall Bowen Torrey Joseph Mullaney G. Thomas Murphy Carl Y. Kennedy Russell S. Hitchcock

Opera House Addition Nearing Completion at Bath

The Bath Opera House addition is in final stages with construction finished and refurbishing underway. Manager George E. Sargent reports 1000 new seats purchased to replace existing seating and installation will begin Monday, though total capacity remains unchanged. The addition adds new rest rooms storage exits and candy counters.

Bath Opera House George E. Sargent

Mrs Marshall Decker Visits Family After Stay

Mrs Marshall Decker arrived Saturday to spend several weeks with her mother Mrs William Wallace of 7 Brown street after a month with her husband s parents Mr and Mrs Carl Decker of Stroudwater Pa.

Marshall Decker William Wallace Brown Street Carl Decker Stroudwater, Pa

Bowdoinham News Highlights and Social Notices

Bowdoinham hosts a Fireman's Ladies card party on March 17 at Mrs. Raymond Blodgett’s home to aid fundraising. Paula Batchelder and great aunt and uncle Edward and Mrs. Stewart celebrate shared Feb 4 birthdays in Richmond. Fire drill at Coombs building impresses 150 pupils in 55 seconds, praised by Fire Chief Ackley. Linden Little and wife celebrate 40th anniversary with a dime bouquet. Mrs. Little is Helen Pert of Bowdoinham. Mary Sweatt and Arthur Turner wed in Richmond with family present. reception at Enterprise Orange Hall. Fireman Ladies Auxiliary shifts meetings to the first Wednesday monthly. Coombs Grammar School basketball team, coached by Nancy Durgin, posts wins over Litchfield. Clara Cutler, 83, dies in Worcester. former Bowdoinham resident. Various local social visits and weekend guests noted.

Fireman's Ladies’ Auxiliary Raymond Blodgett Paula Batchelder Paul Batchelder Carding Machine Road Edward Stewart Richmond Stewart George Ackley Lewis Gilpatrick Maxwell Marriner Coombs Ackeley Linden E. Little Greenfield Mass Little Helen Pert Bowdoinham Episcopal Church East Boston Turner-Sweatt Mary Sweatt Arthur Turner Methodist Parsonage Franklin Sweatt Hazel Turner Robert Turner William Bennett Turner Richmond High School Portland Wilford Jones Brunswick Coombs Grammar School Nancy Durgin Litchfield Clara Cutler Charles Cutler Worcester Mary Fides Nancy Taylor Milton Priscilla Lamb Harrison Fryeburg Academy Fides Avery Fides Ruby MacEwen Myrtle Walton Caribou Brice MacEwen U. of M Ralph MacEwen Milton Baker Bath Annie Williams Lee Sheldon Ruth Palmer Mary Miller Union N. J Charles Hackett

Sagadahoc March of Dimes final report by Mayo

Howard W. Mayo, Sagadahoc County Chairman, submits the 1950 polio drive totals for Bath and surrounding towns. County receipts show 2,464.66 in Bath and 253.98 elsewhere, with county expenses 397.33 and a net county total of 2,915.31. Mayo thanks Bath and Sagadahoc residents, local volunteers, and committee members for their support.

March OF Dimes Mayo Sagadahoc Howard W. Mayo Bath Phippsburg Earl Lowell Arrowsie Norman Drummond Georgetown William Todd Richmond Marjorie Redding Woolwich Charles Haley Topsham Clifton Everard Bowdoin and Bowdoinham Cecia McEwen West Bath Alice Small Sagadahoc County James I. Nostall Woman’s Division James A. Gillies, Jr Dance John Conley, Jr Marion Shaw Douglas Dearborn Howard Mayo Jane Herrin The Times

Neighborhood Night Observed by Mount Carmel OES Chapter

The Mount Carmel chapter of OES held Neighborhood Night Thursday evening in Richmond. Mr. and Mrs. Caleb Mitchell were Sunday guests of Mrs. William Mitchell in Freeport. Avery Fides was summoned to Medford Massachusetts on Monday due to his father Fred’s illness. Mrs. Russell McPherson’s daughter visited over the weekend at Mr. and Mrs. Charles Pratt’s home. Mrs. Mabel Lancaster remains homebound due to illness. Elmer Jordan and Mrs. Frank Heath were visitors to Portland Thursday.

Mount Carmel O.E.S Richmond Caleb Mitchell William Mitchell Freeport Avery Fides Medford Mass Fred Fides Russell McPherson Charles Pratt Mabel Lancaster Elmer Jordan Frank Heath Portland

Malden man returns home with companion after visit

Merrill Oliver of Malden Mass returned there Tuesday morning after spending several days with his mother Mrs William Wallace of 7 Brown Street. He was accompanied by Miss Marjorie McCauley also of Malden.

Merrill Oliver Malden Mass William Wallace Brown Street Marjorie McCauley

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