Religious speaker series to feature Yale theologian and local leaders
An upcoming program expands religious outreach with speakers from Yale Theological Seminary and Beth Jacob Synagogue. Rabbi Berent, Miss Emily Pitcock, and Cobb of Port ah will discuss religion education, church relations, and community study groups at evening sessions starting midweek and extending to university churches.
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Beth Jacob Synanm
Rabbi Berent
McAn Po Ro
Emily Pitcock
Yale Theological Sema
Hee
Oars
Aese
Yy Sunes
Migs Pitwill
Cobb
Portah
University of Lik
Driver Pleads Not Guilty After Wanton Operation Charge
A driver allegedly lost control because ashes in his eyes causing an accident. State Trooper William Knox arrested him. Court Recorder John J. Quarrington upheld the not guilty plea to operating a motor car in a wanton manner. Two headed snakes are noted as a natural occurrence.
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Eng. Tel. & Tel. Co
John J. Quarrington
William Knox
Meeting in Fortland Highlights Local Historic Society
The article notes a Fortland meeting focusing on the American Colonists of Bath. Miss Mary Pelham Hill, organizer of the group in 1924, and Mrs. E Everett Pierce are named as charter members. The June meeting location will be announced later as attendees discuss plans for 1952.
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E . Tion
Heywood
Colonel Dummer
Bath
Mary Pelham Hill
E. Everett Pierce
Pearl Street
Jme
Marriage of Joan Safford and Victor R
Miss Joan Louise Safford and Victor R. were married in a double ring ceremony Saturday evening at the home of their families. The bride wore navy blue taffeta with red accessories and red carnation corsage. Her maid of honor wore navy blue with white accessories and a red carnation corsage.
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Joan Louise Safford
Harold L. Safford
Middle Street
Victor R
Sven B
Rose Street
Margaret Safford
Engagement announced for Catherine Pert and Romeo Biette
Mr and Mrs Perleston L Pert announce the engagement of their daughter Catherine E Pert to Romeo E Biette. Miss Pert is Morse High School graduate of 1947 and works as secretary to County Attorney Harold J Rubin. Biette, Morse 1948 graduate, served a year in the Navy and is stationed at Quonset Point. No wedding date set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perleston L. Pert
Middle Street
Catherine E. Pert
Romeo E. Biette
Miss Pert
Morse High School
Harold J. Rubin
Biette
Suphen V. Biette
Bath
Navy
Shepard's
Quonset Point, R. L
Colonial Club Elects Cor as President and Installs Members
William J. Cor was elected and installed as president of the Colonial Club at a day and night ceremony. Henry W. Mank was named treasurer. Paul Silteen Mie represented the Little League and discussed season plans. An entertainment committee included Fred Morton, Iman Dowling, and George Van Wynen with Guy Nichols coordinating. Scenes featured Bath, Wiscasset, Pemaquid, Camden, and other seacoast towns plus a Maine clambake. Inland Maine showed state parks, wildlife, historic homes, and fishing. Alton Blackington, a former Rockland star, narrated Inland Maine. Refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William J. Cor
Dent
Colonial Club
Henry W. Mank
Paul Silteen
Little League
Tee Entertainment
Curran
Fred Morton
Iman
Robert Dowling
George van 'Ynen
Guy Nichols
Maine
Bath
Wiscasset
Pemaquid
Camden
Guy Nicholas
Alton Blackington
Rockland Die
Richard C. Albertson Becomes an Ensign
Richard C. Albertson, son of Mr and Mrs Wyatt H Albertson, graduates of the ninth and largest class at Candidate School, becomes an ensign. He and his wife, the former Miss Dearborn, plan to travel to Bath for part of his two weeks.
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Richard
Albertson
Wyatt H. Albert
Cer
Joan
Newport
Dearborn
Bath
Bath Women Named to National Board of Medical Co
Three Maine women Marion E. Martin Augusta Mrs John Parker and Mrs Sumner Sewall Bath named to the National Board of the Woman s Medical College of Pennsylvania to promote medical education for women. A charter meeting in Philadelphia March 10 and 11 will elect officers and adopt a plan of action for 1953 coinciding with Founders Day of the 103 year old college.
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Maine
Pine Tree
Woman's Medical Co
Pelvania
Marion E. Martin
Department of Labor and Industry
Augusta
John Parker
Summer Street
Bath
Sumner Sewall
Washington Street
United States
Ph Iphia
Medical College
Engagement of Norma Chandler to Glenwood Dodge
Mr and Mrs Ellsworth Chandler of Woolwich announce the engagement of their daughter Norma to Glenwood Dodge son of Mr and Mrs Clyde Dodge of Boothbay Harbor Miss Chandler attended Woolwich and Bath schools Dodge educated in Boothbay schools served in the S Army and is presently employed in New Jersey
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellsworth Chandler
Woolwich
Norma
Glenwood Dodge
Clyde Dodge
Boothbay Harbor
Miss Chandler
Bath
Mr. Dodge
Boothbay
S. Army
New Jersey
Doris Warner to Wed Arnold F Newbert in East Holden
Mrs Ellsworth Chandler of Woolwich announces the engagement of her sister Doris Warner of Woolwich to Arnold F Newbert son of Mr and Mrs Ralph Newbert East Holden. Newbert has served in the U S Army and the wedding is planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellsworth Chandler
Woolwich
Doris Warner
Eee
Arnold F. Newbert
Ralph Newbert
East Holden
Newbert
U. S. Army
Dutch leader praises US aid and postwar rebuilding
A Dutch official speaking at Sedgwick last week recalled his journey to the United States and the marvels of American life. He described the Netherlands recovering from World War II devastation, with flood setbacks and rapid reconstruction aided by the Marshall Plan and allied support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wednesda
Sedgwick
Bowdoin
Ofd
Holland
Maine
United States
Netherlands
Bath Couple Returns Home From Nation's Capital
A Bath couple returned from a capital visit with the Past Grand Masters of Masons from around the world, about 700 seated at the event. U S Senator Margaret Chase Smith attended as special guest and hosted the visiting Masons and their wives to lunch in the Senate dining room. Mrs Wilson sat near President Eisenhower and Mamie at church and later in Melrose, Mass., visited their son and daughter in law Blair and Mrs Wilson. Dr Wilson, a New York City native, met old friends during the trip and noted the best part was returning home.
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U. S
Margaret Chase Smith
Foday
Senate Chamber
Capitol
Wilson
Eisenhower
Mamie
Melrose
Mass
Blair Wilson
Grass Fire Subdued At Former Hyde Estate
Fire crews responded Friday night to a grass fire at the rear of farm buildings on the former Hyde estate along Western avenue. The blaze, starting in rubbish ash and spreading across about an acre, damaged a large wooden structure once used as a turkey house.
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Hyde
Western Avenue
Embassy to Washington D C influences voyages and clubs
A garbled report mentions women clubs in Washington D C and a tour involving Emerton Gross at a private house. It references the Brunswick Naval Base and a journey through Paris and the French Riviera plus North Africa including Tunis and Dizerte with Rome and Florence noted.
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Omen
Washington, D
Bern
Emerton Gross
Cosyais
Mery
Brunswick Naval E Base
Paris
French Riviera
Tunisia
Dizerte
North Africa
Italy
Rome
Florence
Fonta Versatile
St. Mihiel
Eyo
Bath Club Plans Upcoming Morning Meeting
Bath Club officials announce a forthcoming gathering orchestrated by Mrs. Central Grammar faculty. Members are urged to attend for updates and planning, with a focus on community involvement and club activities.
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Mrs. Central Grammar
Marriage Intentions Filed at City Clerk Office
Recent marriage intentions were filed at the city clerk office revealing parties including Mery Orden Ptate Ro Mae Luscombe and Mrs Chest Luscombe of Westbrook among others.
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Mery = orden Ptate Ro Mae Luscombe
Chest- Luscombe
Westbrook
Farm property inquiry posted with willing buyer seller note
A terse notice from a reader seeks to buy or sell farm real estate. The message mentions a farm named C Rorit Farm and includes a single line indicating interest in listing or acquiring agricultural land.
Bath couple marked anniversary with family gathering
Mr and Mrs Greene of Bath celebrated their anniversary with a shower of cards and well wishes. The couple, long associated with the Bath Iron Works Stores Department and local church circles, were joined by children and grandchildren from Portland and Bath.
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Green
Coe
Richard
Ard Syring
Portland
Clinton Owen
Helen Greene
Barbara Greene
John A. , Jr
William — Greene
Bath
Greene
Ter Street ‘Church
Untitled notice from Cen Stares Ga church Portland
Mrs. Chester A Lus gramme of the Ginger Sewing Ma ter a etaing will be at Cen Stares Ga church Portland.
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Chester A. Lusgramme
Cen- Stares 'Ga Church
Portland
Club Presents Books To Members In May Reading
A local club extends its generosity by presenting a selection of Louisa May Alcott works. The six-room display includes Little Women and The Old-Fashioned Girl among others, praised for their engaging and gay characterization.
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Wet Sim
Louisa R May Alcott
Esi
Little
Biome
Jack
Health report for Sagadahoc week ending February 28
A communicable disease report from the Health and Welfare Department for Sagadahoc lists hepatitis and several other illnesses. The Woolwich area records two hepatitis cases and additional cases of unspecified diseases across the county.
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Sagadahoc
of Health and Welfare
Asiana
Woolwich
Community notices and gatherings in local town
Mrs. Nancy MacDonald organizes a Thursday sewing club with members Mabel Heenie Shirley Curtis Mildred Tourtellette Miriam Rideout Katherine Hobart and Mrs Marjorie Champlain joining the course. Funds donated to March of Dimes rise with new contributions reported by Mrs Ralph McEwen as workers plan town food drives and a Saturday fundraiser at Mrs George Sedgley’s residence. Birthday celebrations include Mr and Mrs Sedgley and Evelyn Eaton with guests from Seabrook and nearby families. Bert Williams seeks hospital treatment while Mrs George Hackett remains ill and Edward Webber visits grandparents in Worcester.
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He Adams
Mitchell
Liam Valentine
Edward White
Karledge
Tatere
Chapman
Milton
Nancy MacDonald
Mabel Heenie
Shirley Curtis
Mildred Tourtelette
Miriam Rideout
Katherine Hobart
Marjorie Champlain
Ralph McEwen
Merry
Sunshine Society
Jacques
Bowdoinham Fire Department
Evelyn Ackley
George Sedgley
Main Street
William Valentine
Sundey
One Sedgley
Mr. Sedgley
Evelyn Eaton
Frank Eaton
Seabrook
N. H
Harold Butler
Spear Sedgley
Wallace Carr
Roy Wallace
Merrymeeting Poultry
Bert Williams
Central Maine General Hospital
Lewiston
George Hackett
Brunswick Hospital
Edward Webber
Guy Webber
Worcester
Week End at Land’s End Home Welcomes Daughter Visit
A fragmentary notice notes a family gathering at the weekend at the home of Mrs. or d Benham and Mrs. Franka in a town setting. The text references a daughter visiting from another household and hints at extended family ties.
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Land
Ord Benham
Franka
Bath Man Honored by DeMolay Council
A Bath man, active with DeMolay since 1951, was honored by the Grand Council. He served as chairman of the Advisory Council at the Masonic Temple and holds the Legion of Honor awarded in May from the Grand Council.
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Maine
DeMolay
Masonic Temple
Tae Chater
Rae A
Ale Ieee
Cena Oeng
Page
Moldy
Legion of Honor
Grand Council
Beatrice Lohf Engaged to Harvard Law Graduate
Mr and Mrs Malcolm Doble announce the engagement of their daughter Beatrice Lohf to Sean Lohf son of Mr and Mrs Pfe Lohf. Beatrice attends the Boston School of Arts Interior Decorating program while Sean will graduate from Harvard Law School in June.
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Malcolm Doble
An ‘Street
Beatrice Lalu- W. Lohf
Pfes
Lohf
Sean
Boston School of Arts
Harvard Law School
Community fundraiser auction aided Farm and Home event
An event at the University of Maine Orono featured a sale of meringue proceeds to support a Farm and Home activity. Mrs. Ethel won the first auction price, Mrs. Phoebe the second, with Mabel Harris earning the first prize in tract ware and Mrs. Douglas taking a prize as well.
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U. of M
Orono
Ethel
Phoebe
Ware Mira
Mabel Harris
Douglas
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Forttand
First Federal
Richard C. Albertson
Marvele
David L. Wilson
Hyde Estate
Bath Club
Ad Mire
John A. Greene
A. Gree
Health Report
Techpivolor
Mitzi Scott Brad
Mitzi Green
Carey
Kirby Grant
Chinook
Arctic
Gene Autry
Ghost Riders
Maasson
Toomreote
Universal
Stars and Stripes
John Philip Sousa
Clitien
Paget
FBI
Birds of
D'Molay Council
Geo Ig
Mservice
Ang
Pera
Virginia Mayo
Steve Cochran
Sun
MON
Bette Davis
Sterling Hayden
THE
Er Dyriley
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