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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1952
Page
7
Miss Pauline W. Davis becomes engaged to Klingenstein a son of Mr and Mrs Mass and Yale University. He earned his master’s degree in engineering at an architecture center in South Philadelphia Pa. Miss Davis is granddaughter of the late Mr and Mrs Joseph Solovich.
Jack Magee, in his 39th season as Bowdoin track coach, set a new high school division mile record of 4,229. Heaphy praised Magee for his long service developing high school track and conducting the outstanding schoolboy meets in the East.
Elizabeth Wilson daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clinton D. Wilson wed Lieutenant Edward J. McCulloch at seven oclock Friday evening in the Brunswick Naval Air Base chapel. The couple planned a Boston wedding trip after formal dinner at 897 Middle street. The bride, Morse High School 1948 graduate, wore a grey suit with pink carnations. the groom is a Navy veteran now stationed at Brunswick base.
William S. Newell, Bath Iron Works chairman, spoke to 75 plus city students at the Bath P T A Story Telling Hour. He used maps to show sailing routes and modern steamship paths, detailing a jeep ride to Caracas, an elephant train to a Maharajah Palace, a Ganges bath, and rapid Venezuelan jungle vultures.
The Coast Guard ice breaker Snohomish is due this afternoon to reach Richmond bridge after five days clearing ice in the Kennebec. The vessel has been on ice breaking duty nearby and is now en route to the project site.
The Maine Y M C A re elected officers including secretary Roger D Skillings treasurer Edward Sen a tor and auditor William L Skelton Major committees Finance Trustees of Trust Fund Swimming Pool Fund Arthur Sewall chair Frank B Nichols treasurer Allan Spear The nominating committee Williams Sewall Eaton presented the slate Minutes and reports were read and accepted Donald Small elected auditor for campaign accounts Budget for 1952 approved Delegates to the State convention May 10 were named: Kalzin Douglas King Main Lee Jr Perkins.
Mrs. Charles Murray of 58 Weeks street returned from San Antonio after three weeks with her son Corp Charles Murray Jr US A and his wife. They will share his 20 day furlough with the Murrays and the Stones on Middle street. Mrs Murray formerly Miss Martha Stone. In Texas she toured into Mexico to Laredo with her son and daughter in law during an Washington birthday celebration with races parades dances and a bull fight. Tickets ranged five to ten dollars for sun or shade seating. She saw a $21,000 champion steer bought by a 17 year old boy headed to college. The Texan visit noted dryness and a temperature of 85 degrees while snow lay in her home city.
Mrs. William Barstow of 699 Middle Street announces the engagement of her daughter Elizabeth Ann Barstow to Charles L Presby son of Mr and Mrs Wilbur Presby of Woolwich. Elizabeth is a Morse High 1951 graduate and works in Hartford Connecticut Mutual Life Insurance home office. Charles is a 1944 graduate and 1949 Wiggin School of Aviation alumnus employed by Pratt Whitney in Hartford and a WWII USAF veteran. No wedding date set. The couple spent a weekend in Bath and Woolwich with their families and returned to Hartford Sunday evening.
City Clerk records show Richard H. Thomas of Woolwich and Lillian A. Witham of 30 Highland Street intend to marry, listing their parents as included in the notice.
Miss Anne Mulcahy daughter of Mr and Mrs John J Mulcahy of 4 Charles street wed Cpl Nelson A McCourt after a church ceremony. Patricia Mulcahy organist and Rita Mulcahy maid of honor assisted. The couple left for a wedding trip. Cpl McCourt on 30 day Korea furlough and to report to Fort Devens March 20.
Four Morse High School FHA members earned state recognition in a Farm and Home Electrification essay contest sponsored by Maine electric service companies. Kathryn Alexander and Laura Everett won $10 and $5 for Sagadahoc county essays. Patricia Chubbuck and Alberta Richard were among the state’s top 100 writers invited to a March 15 University of Maine banquet.
Mr and Mrs Ralph Crooker and Mr and Mrs Charles Mac Donald hosted Friday night after Dike’s basketball win over North. Players and coach attended at 1074 High Street with music group singing and refreshments. attendees include co captains Jackie MacDonald and Bunky Brown and many players.
A large class received degrees as Worthy Patron Ton Gillespe and Page Fuller presided. Mt Carmel of Richmond invited Genesta chapter to provide two numbers for Friendship Night March 13, which was accepted. The next meeting is March 21 with a swap party planned. Past Worthy Matron Mrs. Luther Thompson improves at Memorial Hospital. Rainbow Assembly and DeMolay initiations announced for Friday and Thursday respectively. Eastern Star and Masons urged to attend.
Hugh McDonald five year old son of Mr and Mrs Hugh McDonald of Woolwich celebrated his birthday with family at his aunt Mrs Joseph Jenec s home. Guests included Karen McDonald Carole Coombs Martha Ellen Shepard Walter Coombs Janice McCabe Dicky Kenyon and more. Hugh helped cut the cake as ice cream cookies and fruit punch were served.
Dr Edward L Kinder Jr and Meg Kl formerly of Port inder and their two children Richard and Jane bought the house at 1027 Washington Street Saturday. The property, once owned by the late Oliver Moses, is the former home of Edward Coy. Ada Y Greenblatt of Roger D Skillings Co. handled the sale. Alice Jones, daughter of Arthur and Mrs Jones of 27 Tower Circle, departed Wednesday for Boston to take employment.
Mr and Mrs William Valentine honored Mrs George Igleys 47th wedding anniversary and Sedgleys birthday at a Sunday gathering with guests from Seabrook New Hampshire and local families. The Sedgleys, married in Bowdoinham and parents of seven, bought and remodeled a Main Street building formerly Charles MacEwen barber shop. Electa chapter O E S met with 80 in attendance as by laws were revised and plans set for April. Bowdoinham Republican caucus elected officers and delegates for Bangor conventions. A surprise stork shower for Mrs Wendell Heenie featured yellow and blue decor and a baby basket. A nylon party and payroll updates were also noted along with several personal visits and hospital/nursing home entries.
Mr and Mrs Xwell and Mrs Suspert Tene along with their son returned from Gardiner General Hospital. Shirley Temple stayed to manage the household during the absence.
The Nequasset Extension Service by Mrs. Eldie Wright and others outlined events led by Mrs. Maud Wright and Ruth Dubar. Dinner committee includes Mrs. Florence Hatorne, Mrs. Eldie Wright, and Mrs. Ina Leeman. Farm Home Week at the University of Maine runs March 31 to April 3 with Mrs. Geo Walker and Mrs. Ethel Bailey attending. Mrs. Walker reported on France neighbor program and discussed thrift, farms, crops, and cheeses. She noted ways to stretch the food dollar with bulk purchases and meal planning. Togus project committee for April is Ethel Bailey, Charl Leeman, and Mrs. Ina Leeman.
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