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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1947
Page
5
A letter from Denmark expresses gratitude for a Congress Shirt Company gift pack and mentions hopes to visit the United States. The sender Bogdan Svejeneen regards the gift as kind and asks for a reply to confirm receipt and address accuracy.
Mr and Mrs James C Buzzell of 42 Bluff road announce the birth of a daughter at Memorial Hospital on April 23. The infant Bonnie Lee weighed seven pounds four ounces at birth. The Buzzells are former Wilton residents.
Mr and Mrs Frank Jones of Russell Street and Mr and Mrs George Ingraham of Elsinore Avenue returned Sunday afternoon after a trip that included a visit to Maine scenery and historic sites. They noted snow, then clear weather, and saw a famous Dalton brothers hideout tunnel rumor, oil sights, and cowboys relics while enjoying Maine’s hills and countryside. Their return route passed through Kentucky with many tourists and well supplied hotels and camps along the way.
Ralph Shoaf EM 3-c of Smithfield Pa and Gloria Tracey of 14 Raymond Court wed Saturday at 2:30 p.m. Rev. Laforest Hodgkins officiated. Attendants were Mr. and Mrs. Edward Dall. The bride is Frances Ides’s daughter. the couple will reside temporarily aboard USS Brownson at Newport Rhode Island.
Mrs Nellie Johnson returns to her Middle street residence after spending several weeks with her daughter in Charlestown Massachusetts.
The Rainbow Assembly No. 6 of Bath initiated seven members including Norma Jean Nickerson Ruth Coombs Immortality and Jane Niles Patriotism. The event featured tableaux, piano by Pauline Holmsen, and a May Festival announcement for Portland on May 3 at City Hall.
Bowdoin College freshmen Wedemeyer Robert D. Wedemeyer 19 of Washington DC and James P. Clay Jr. 18 of Washington joined the V-6 inactive Naval Reserve. Wedemeyer is son of Army Lieutenant General Albert C. Wedemeyer and Clay son of Captain J. P. Clay who commands the cruiser Huntington.
Morse High school graduates of 1947 each receive a Lane Cedar Chest Co certificate for a beautiful all cedar jewel chest. Mikelsky's Inc. of Bath presents the gift on behalf of the Lane company marking the graduation milestone.
Miss Evelyn Hosmer of Central Maine Power Co Brunswick spent the weekend with her father Harry Hosmer and family on Middle Street. details from the Brunswick office indicate a short family visit and return to duties.
At the close of work, officers and members gathered for a festive session led by Grand Master Cromwell District Deputy Grand Patriarch Loring Brown and Grand Captain George Gose. The gathering drew a large attendance and was a red letter occasion in the district.
Sharon Lee Holbrook daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Holbrook entertained friends at a prettily appointed birthday party at Central Avenue. Games were won by Mary Jane McKenna and Donna Maxson. A large iced birthday centerpiece and tea were part of the celebration with gifts for the honoree. Guests included Jane Penny Jackie McKenna Sandra Michael Perkins Doane Leah Maxson Judith Verna Watts Mary Scott Maxson and Mrs Ha Miller.
Mrs. Donald Ring of Cherry Street received a surprise kitchen shower Thursday evening at a neighbor’s home, hosted by friends and family. Guests included Mrs. Edward Holbrook, Mrs. Edwin Davis, Mrs. John McManus, Mrs. Percy Pollard of Brunswick, Mrs. Harry Ring Sr., Mrs. Harold Stanton Jr., Mrs. Eugene Hart, Mrs. Harry Ring Jr., and the host Mrs. LeForest Coombs. gifts included rex cooking dishes and curtains for her kitchen and sun-room.
Miss Barbara Tibbetts was honored at a miscellaneous shower hosted by Mrs. Gerald Atkinson. She works in Bath Iron Works Estimating Department and will soon wed Jack F. Webster of the U S Navy. Guests included Dorothy Higgins, Barbara Morse Grainger, Vera Dexter, Mrs. David Muilin, Mrs. V. Wallenius and Mrs. Gerald B. Atkinson.
Edward Reed of Wollaston Massachusetts is reported to have returned home on Sunday. The brief item notes his residence and local posting without detailing the circumstances or destination.
Miss Evelynn celebrated her birthday with a dinner at Castle Inn. Guests included John Webber casset and family. the event featured coffee pot centerpieces, assorted refreshments, and games. Attendees listed: Geraldine Fogg, Mary Robson, Shirley Hunnewell, Margaret, Esther, Marilyn Leeman, Albert Grover, Marion Robson, Raymond Robson, Kenneth Cooper, Donald Robson, John Sutter, Ronald Hodgdon, Charles Presley, Roland Leeman, Edward Leeman, John Webber, Mrs Leeman, Mr and Mrs Linwood Grover, Miss Evelyn Leeman, Lemuel Simpson.
Nearly 70 Hyde Windlass employees gathered at City hall auditorium for the second meeting of the new organization. Carl R. Jr. testified as president, a constitution was adopted, and monthly meetings set. A planning committee outlined plans for a company softball league and employee social events.
The Lions will be guests of the Lionesses at 6 30 pm May 1 in the Huse Memorial School auditorium. A supper is served by the South End P T A. John Gould editor of the Lisbon Enterprises will speak, introducing his Farm novel author ship. The event precedes the Lionsesses summer recess with an annual business meeting and committee reports to follow.
Dr and Mrs R H Johnson of Washstreet return home after a week in Boston attending an osteopathic convention.
The Old Ladies Home invites visitors to the annual silver tea on May 1 from 3 to 5 PM. Residents and board members look forward to gifts, foods, and greetings, honoring legacies and donors who support the home through trust funds and benevolence.
The article describes a boys camp focusing on campouts boating hikes and campfires to foster health warmth sunshine and a sense of comradeship. It notes the value of building manners independence and social skills within a crew of peers.
A sizable family group met Sunday at the home of Mrs Parris in Bath County. Attendees included Walter Smith Sr James Lord D LeRoy Lord Jr Mrs Powers and Sanina H Thompson ward Geudress plus Mr and Mrs Lord of Brunswick. Out of town relatives were summoned to Bath for the reunion described as unusually large.
A Bowdoin event schedule notes solicitors including Mrs Henry Lamoreau and Miss Alice Maxwell. The Human Side of Cancer Campaign aired on WCOU Lewiston with Juliette Giguere introducing Maine Cancer Society work. Sagadahoc opens a Bath office for the campaign. Comfort Branch IIS held a meeting with gifts acknowledged. Local residents William Gardiner and several Brunswick visitors were noted at gatherings and dinners.
Experts warn that 91 percent of prime forests have been damaged by fire and urge paper firms to protect lands. They advocate selective cutting to favor mature or obstructed young trees and better forest management to reduce losses.
The Friends of the Old Ladies Home announce the Annual Silver Tea to be held Thursday from 3 to 5 p m at the Home. Local residents have long looked forward to this city event.
Mr and Mrs Bernard Walen line are believed to have completed a trip to Ari with the Cleversisle P tis family returning home Monday after the journey.
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