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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1946
Page
4
Mr and Mrs Fred Wentworth of upper Washington street hosted a family reunion on July 3 at their home. The gathering featured an outdoor noon meal and a buffet dinner. Hope was expressed that the reunion would become an annual event. Raymond Alvarez was mentioned as a participant.
The Viking, captained by George M. Lowden, begins regular trips from Bath to Boothbay Harbor on Saturdays. The vessel leaves Bath at 10 30 and returns at 5 30 with a stop at Christmas Cove on Saturdays only, then proceeds to Five Islands. Weekday departures from Bath follow a set timetable.
The Davis Perkins wedding occurred in Concord with Clifton Davis as best man. The ceremony featured an organ recital and peony decorations, with Mrs. DeWitt Clinton and the bride cutting the cake. Mrs. Davis, a Morse High graduate and State House secretary, and Mr. Davis of Pittsfield, N H, are the couple.
A third English war bride, Mrs Robert W Nichols, is living in Bath with her husband. The couple awaits official residence arrangements as the bride adjusts to life in the city.
Report from local anglers describes a German carp captured in a nearby pond. The fish weighs up to 20 pounds, has a suckerlike mouth and large eyes, and is noted as a rare oddity in the region.
Charles F. Cummings of Bath requests a recount of the Sagadahoc county State Senator Republican ballots after an unofficial tally showed a 30 vote margin for W Larrabee. The inspection and recount are set for Thursday July 8, with a concurrent recanvass of Clerk of Courts ballots where Esther Brown and Philip Oliver of Bath were tied.
Miss Grace Whittemore of Tarbox street will spend the summer at East Boothbay where she is employed. She will be joined by Miss Betty S Farmington State College 48 who will also work there for the season.
The wedding Wednesday afternoon featured the bride with her sole attendant. The couple plans a brief wedding trip and will host friends at home after July 5 at 62 South Street.
Leonard returns to Popham Station for two brief periods seeking a better plan at their home at Two Lights Cape.
Beatrice Jane Beal and Courtney Dale Hupp wed in a double ring ceremony at Woodfords Church on June 23. Attendants were Earl Dorr Jr and his wife. The bride wore a summer black suit and orchid corsage, groom a gray sedan suit. she is Morse High School class of 1946 graduate, he Fresno Tech graduate serving in the U S Coast Guard in Maryland with prior Portland station.
Mrs James Oe Kavanagh of Center Street assists temporarily at the office of Attorney Edward W Bridgham in the absence of Miss Frances Adams. Kavanagh was formerly affiliated with Bath Iron Works.
Mr and Mrs Harry Franklin Morse of New London announce the engagement of their daughter Forevert Van derhoef Morse to Robert Bruce. Miss Morse is granddaughter of N Wyckoff Vanderhoef and the late Vr Wy man. She graduates this June from Connecticut College and will sail with 15 college trade.
Petitions circulate to raise funds for a Bowdoinham War Memorial. A committee led by Frank Hackett Ernest Frye and Bert Merrill coordinates the effort as community groups hold events and solicit funds. Local church activity includes the Bowdoinham Baptist church Women’s Group meeting with ten members and a $50 donation earmarked for parsonage repairs.
Saan R. Craney of 95 Court A was involved in an incident at Freeman Memorial Hospital after being transported there by Bath Police. The report notes the hospital admission and police response surrounding the event.
Mrs. Sanderson remains with Mrs. Nelson as Mrs. Percy and Nancy of Wellesley plan to spend the summer at the colony. Mr. and Mrs. Aiken and daughter Bette Ann occupy their Green street cottage. Mr. and Mrs. Adams and son open their cottage for the season as plans for a benefit baked bean supper emerge. Everett G. thanked for services at the annual meeting. Most cottages are owned or rented, with many day trips and weekend stays.
Augusta reports aerial spraying of 1500 acres of old growth spruce in Phippsburg with plans to cover 800 more. Areas include Indian Point Indian Small Point Popham Bay Point and nearby heavy infestations. The program marks a first for Maine and the nation as a large share of growth has been killed by the insects.
Miss Minerva Dunlap hosted Friday gathering with sisterly greetings. Mrs Myra Dunn of Pownal spent the weekend at her home, sharing time with local acquaintances.
Mr and Mrs Wilfred J Lar kin and children Patricia and Mathew of Sterbury Conn visit Mr and Mrs Thomas E McKay with son Warren from Brewer.
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