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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Mar 27, 1947

Page

4

Evelyn Berry Weds Richard Watson in Bride’s Lace Gown

Evelyn M Berry became wife of Richard Watson in a formal ceremony. The gown featured cream taffeta with lace sleeves and a net overdrape, complemented by a double fingertip veil and white roses. Best man Dr Robert Knowlton and out of town guests attended including Mrs Betty Glover and several couples from nearby towns.

Crema Ted Betty Lee Berry Robert Knowlton Westbrook Watson Betty Glover New York David Pennington Clifton Hasson Clarence Lewis Lyman Reed Gertrude Stinson Mae Nelson Mary Louise Mer Berry Mar

Names in a Social Register Fragment

A fragment lists individuals and couples including Mrs. G Sete Breatt Mitchel Mord, Dr. and Mrs. Eatestbrook, Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Phillips, Miss George Knowlton, Port land, Mr. and Mrs. Ward Weller of Wellesley Mass, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest J. Jameson Cumberland Mills.

Ot Mills G Sete Breatt Mitchel Sent Hay the Eatestbrook Stanley Phillips Ee Agh George Knowlton Portland Ward Weller Wellesley Mass Ernest J. Davidameson Jameson Cumberland Mills

Rogers and Brawn Wedding Fray Friday

Mrs. Fred Brown Sr. hosted at Woolwich a double ring ceremony conducted by Rev. Lowell Millkenee. Bride wore rose silk attire with orange blossoms. bridesmaid was Eleanore Goodfield of Brunswick in navy crepe with sweet pea corsage. Groom, son of Lt. Commander Bentz USCG now at Norfolk, runs Music Box Store in Brunswick. Newlyweds planned a Boston New York trip and will reside in Brunswick.

Fred Brown Woolwich Lowell Millkenee Eleanore Goodfield Brunswick Robert Ae Bentz U. S. Coast Guard Norfolk

Marriage of Frances E Pottle to George E Johansen

Frances E Pottle and George E Johansen were married at seven o clock in the evening by Rev Dr David L Wilson on Washington Street. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs Horace Pottle, North Bath, wore a blue traveling suit with matching accessories. The groom was Hans A Johansen and was attended by Paul R Swain.

Frances E. Pottle George E. Johansen David L. Wilson Washington Street Horace Pottle North Bath Hans A. Johansen Paul R. Swain

Pre-Nuptial Shower Held for Miss Wirth

Falls hosted a pre-nuptial shower given by Miss Laura Seletti Miss Joyce Stevens Miss Ruth Clark and Miss Phyllis Strout who will be attendants at the wedding. Guests from Bath attended and many gifts were received. a buffet luncheon followed.

Falls Laura Seletti Joyce Stevens Ruth Clark Jphyllis Strout Bath Miss Wirth

Wayne Perry Celebrates Seventh Birthday Party

Wayne Victor Perry son of Mr and Mrs Lloyd Perry of Clifton Street celebrated his seventh birthday with a Wednesday party. Guests enjoyed snacks and prizes with two large cakes and ice cream. Attendees included Harold Ames Margo Parks Bruce Parks Marybelle Loring Caroline Loring Errold Snipe Peter McDonald David McLear Dennis Ring Brian Houghton Joan Hart Judy Robinson Charles Rush William Hanson Stanley Coffin Joy Stewart Wayne Douglas and Albert Douglas.

Wayne Victor Perry Lloyd Perry Clifton Street Harold Ames Margo Bruce Parks Marybelle Caroline Loring Errold Snipe Peter McDonald David McLear Dennis Ring Brian Houghton Joan Hart Judy Robinson Charles Rush William Hanson Stanley Coffin Joy Stewart Wayne Albert Douglas

Mint Used By Hippocrates In Fifth Century B C

Mint was known and used by Hippocrates the father of medicine in the fifth century B C according to ancient texts.

Hipprocrates Father of Medicine

Genesta Chapter Conductress Night an Enjoyable Affair

Genesta Chapter held a conductress night with 16 guest conductresses from various chapters in the state. Mrs Linda Wadleigh spoke for all, a social hour followed with refreshments, and Mr Fred Osgood and others presented a motion picture about the Panama Canal.

Genetta Eee Gobeitess Bete Malggen Emily Chick Poigey Rey Motel Dattus Rage Wheene Rand Sarah Shara Eran Er Tea Grand City Eleanor Ted Linda Wadleigh Rose of Sharon Augusta David Rich Doris Aikenhead Cora Blakeney Blakeney and Lawrence Fred Osgood William Fortin Ray Howe

Temperance Day Program At Dike School

A Temperance Day program was observed by the Needle grade at Dike school with Sixth grade pupils as guests. The Rev. Alfred H. Ives was the guest speaker.

Needle Dike School Alfred H. Ives

Easter Sunrise Service Broadcast From Central Church

Arrangements are finished for the Easter Sunrise service at Central church to be aired on Station WCSH under Rev. Howard O. Hough of the First Radio Parish Church of America. Bath figures Archibald M. Main and William S. Newell hold church offices. More details will be announced with the program.

Central Church WCSH Howard O. Hough Radio Parish Church of America Bath Archibald M. Main William S. Newell Radio Parish Church

Master John Crosby Celebrates Sixth Birthday in St Patrick Theme

Master John R. Crosby son of Mr and Mrs Orrin Crosby of 9 Newton road celebrated his sixth birthday on March 15 with a St Patrick day party. Friends enjoyed games, prizes were awarded by Sandra Safford, refreshments served, and John opened birthday cakes and gifts. Attendants included Jimmie Michael Hogan Sandra Safford Donald Christopher Richard Russell Joyce Judy Oliver and Leilani Crosby with Mrs Crosby aided by Mrs Edward Hogan.

John R. Crosby Orrin Crosby Newton Road Sandra Safford Richard Russell Cleveland John Jimmie Michael Hogan Donald Christopher Richard, Russell Joyce Judy Oliver Fred Johnson Stephen David Leilani Crosby

Woolwich Pupils Donate to Infantile Paralysis Fund

Woolwich public school pupils made an unusually large contribution to the Infantile Paralysis fund. Mrs. Brian M. Jewett, Woolwich chairman, lauds the excellent work by teachers in planning and raising the funds.

Woolwich Brian M. Jewett

Winter Street Aid Auxiliary Friday Noon Meeting

The Winter Street Aid Auxiliary held a Friday noon gathering with a turkey dinner served. President Mrs John Atwood thanked members for the cooperative effort and dinner. Members contributed poems and stories about earnings, boosting the treasury. a nominating committee was formed to present officer candidates at the April meeting.

Winter Street Aid Rence Putnam John Atwood Auxiliary Ae M. Irish Alice Varney J. Albert Redlon

Nurses Alumni Association Meeting Recap

The Nurses Alumni Association met Thursday evening at the Nurses' Home with an attendance of 28. Plans were laid for a social meeting in the near future hosted by Mrs. Refreshments were served. Attendees included Mrs. Kathleen, Mrs. Ruth Hutchins, Mrs. ele Tho, Mrs. Estelle Coss, Helen Voorhees, Mrs. Jean Thayer, Mrs. Alice Staling, Mrs. Grace Mulcahy, Miss Pauline Gagnon, Miss Lorna Joy, Miss Margaret Chase, Miss Marie Wasson, Mrs. Mila Morse.

Chant Kathleen Ruth ‘Hutchins Ele Tho Estelle Coss Helen Voorhees Jean Thayer Alice Staling Grace Mulcahy Pauline Gagnon Lorna Joy Margaret Chase Marie Wasson Mila Morse

Bath Country Club Eyes Record Season

Bath Country Club forecasts a record season as the Lioness club Hellcats and Rotereasint plan monthly meetings and prebooked parties. Jim Jones, club pro, will prep the greens while Maye Gomera chairs renewals, urging existing and new members to join and obtain cards for the coming season. The Maine State Golf Association cites a historic predicted turnout and the club touts its facilities and courses.

Bath Ea Corp Lioness’ Club Hellcats Be Club Tabor Tnis Thegal Agen Ay Ae Jimmy Jones Comae Ee Gomera Maye Neska Aweceme Maine State Golf Associate Maine Bath Country Club

Palefaces Adopted Past Great Sachem At Tribal Meeting

Ernest R. Avery attended a Menigawum Tribe council meeting in Maine as a representative. The event discussed Che winki tribe in Wiscasset and the work received praise from attendees.

Ernest R. Avery Maine Wiscasset

Kingsbery Elected Chairman Of Assessors Board

The Board of Assessors seated in late session with Ernest G. Kingsbery elected chairman. New members Footer and Roger M. e attended the meeting as part of the board activities.

Board of Assessors Eeeraeeey Venport Coe Hall Ernest G. Kingsbery Mem- Footer Roger M.e

Central Chensie Men’s Club Meeting Omitted This Week

A regular meeting of the Central Chensie Men's Club is omitted this week. The meal will be served at 6 30.

Central Chensie

Engagement announced for Miss Ada C Minott of Phippsburg

Miss Ada C Minott of Phippsburg and the late Miss Je nott is engaged to Frederick Mitchell Haggett of Thornton Heights South Portland. Haggett, son of Mrs Freder ic Haggett of Bath, studies dairy technology at the University of Maine, class of 1949. No wedding date has been set.

Ada Eo Pan Minott Phippsburg Je Nott Frederick Mitchell Hagget Frederic Haggett Thornton Heights Portland Melvin Haggett Bath Miss Minott Miss Choate’s School Brookline Mass University of Maine Maine Pi Beta Phi

Day Camp Plans Advance for Scout Activities

Mrs. Lewis Carter's troop attended a planning session with Mrs. Witham and Mrs. Bowker to organize day camp activities and a cook out for April 15. Hoebel proposed a survey among scouts to gauge day camp preferences while Roy Putney of Seatance Bat Inc provided Girl Scout items for Juliette Low Day on April 12 at Bath Comdeck Center.

Witham Lewis Carter Bowker Rles Hoebel Roy Putney Seatance Bat Inc Juliette Lowday Bath Comdeck Center Charles ,Hobel Frances Sarkis Bea Russel Grant Alvah Morse Maier Niss Frank Talbot John Meen Arthur Bowker

Florida hotel staff from Maine linked to Venita staff

The Venita Hotel relies on staff from Maine and features Fritz from Malvern as head clerk and Miss Sullivan from Bunker Hill as assistant head waitress. The hotel sits near Australian avenue and Worth Avenue, with notable residents and winter visitors linked to the area. The Florida hotel scene remains busy yet cooler, with beaches less crowded than in prior years.

Venita Bartsview Fritz Malvern The Miss the Bunker of Sullivan Richard Davie Ide Australian Avenue Worth Ave Bae Coun “Shoe Venta Salt Whitehall Marble Palace H. M. Flagler East Coast Railway Biltmore Florida Windsor Palm Beach

Mrs Hugh D Grant Hosts a Casual Party at Linden Street

Mrs Hugh D Grant entertained Tuesday evening at her new Linden Street home with dessert, wine, and refreshments. She received a silver table cloth and an affectionate tribute, as guests enjoyed social time. Mr and Mrs Eyeeee Mann of Dummer Street celebrated their beet eaterne sank versary with a steak supper.

Hugh D. Grant Linden Street Eyeeee Mann Dummer Street Woh Tie

Lewiston Notebook Briefs and Community Notes

A fragmentary Lewiston column reports social events and visits. Entries mention a Thursday meeting of the Nine member party Gee World, old square dances, and refreshments by Ruth B. Dodge and Vivian Dodge. The note lists local residents visiting relatives, attending funerals, and attending events at Warm Springs Foundation and other nearby places.

Ieet Td Hone Sa Eee Willia Eyythion Doles Ruth B. Dodge Vivian Dod C. G. Hospi Lewiston Brewer Alfred Johnson Portland David Peterson George Bragg Warm Springs Foundation Georgia Harold Heckett Sun- Three William Hackett Clifford Gray Clifton de Court Denedina Bogete Columbia South Hall den Annte Fides Robly Morrison Avery Fides Sr Richard Denham

Fragmentary notice hints at event for Mrs EB Brown

Partial OCR text shows a dated schedule or invitation mentioning Mrs. EB R Brown, with "id the day to p.m." fragment. Readable fragments suggest a local notice or social announcement likely about a gathering or delivery time.

P.m EB. R. Brown

Local Notices From West Bath Family Gathering

West Bath and son Kennard hosted a family gathering at their home on Sunday with Mise deck present. Mrs Frank, Mrs Virgil Libby, and uncle Mr. Percy Holbrook joined via weekend visit. Mrs Lindlesbourke and Herbert Hopkins were guests on Tuesday.

Kennard Mise Deck Frank Virgil Libby O Percy Holbrook Waterville and . Hole Percy Holbrook R New Harbor M c Lindlesbourke Herbert Hopkins

Nathan Caitin of Poche ceet wil ahee Oi it that he early

Nathan Caitin of Poche ceet wil ahee Oi it that he early Mondaet taken aee8 ae ca at Basta a0 soon after his Teedhe Bete doing as well as can be expect.

Nathan Caitin Poche Basta

Also Mentioned on This Page

Evelyn M. Berry Richard Watson Rev. Purdue Rogers and Brawn Bride Johansen—Pottle Wayne Perry Genesta Nurses Alumni Association Meets Ada C. Minott Hudene Duncan Grant North Street F. B. Nichole Leh Chick Carter West Bath Jum Igear Audrey Totter Lloyd Nolan EVERY
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