Ledbetter Morrill Wedding At First Baptist Church
The First Baptist Church hosted the Ledbetter Morrill wedding on Sunday as aesvia Morrill united in marriage with Petty Officer William T. Ledbetter Jr of Detroit. Rev Charles R Sims officiated the double ring ceremony with flowers and music, followed by a reception. The bride, a Morse High graduate, will live with her sister’s family while Ledbetter, a Navy man of four years, begins at a new station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Pees Cantey
Aesvia Morrill
William T. Ledbetter, Jr
Detroit
Mich
Charles R. Sims
Iris Moore
Vinal King
Cpl
Frank Morrill
Elaine Morrill
Duff Bohney
Donald MacKenzie
Bath
Elaine Lagasse
Theodore Sherman
Wiscasset
School Health Council Commends Bath Board of Education
The School Health Council met at the High school library and recommended expanding physical examinations to more high school students. It advised sending letters to inform families of any pupil defects and praised the Bath Board of Education for improving lighting at Dike Central Mitchell and Morse High schools, noting more than $5,000 spent. The council hopes to extend the lighting project to other areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath Board of Education
Dike
Central
Mitchell and
Morse High School
Health Council
Board of Education
Thanksgiving Service in Bath at Wesley Methodist Church
A Union Thanksgiving service sponsored by the Greater Bath Council of Churches will be held at Wesley Methodist Church on Thanksgiving Day at 8 30 a m Rev Howard F Cramer of Beacon Street Methodist Church will deliver the message World Wide Bible reading bookmarks will be distributed to those not yet receiving them
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greater Bath
Senior president of C A R resigns at Wednesday meeting
Elizabeth Lawrence Chapter D A R notes the resignation of Mrs H Kenneth Smith after five years as senior president of the Children of the American Revolution. Lucy Lee Smith hosts at 893 High Street as Mrs Arthu r Wing assumes office, with guests from Colonel Dummer Sewall chapter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Lawrence Society
Children of the American Revolution
Lucy Lee Smith
High Street
H. Kenneth Smith
Arthur Wing
Daughters of the American Revolution
Wing
Dummer Sewall
Elwood Hathorne
William Armstrong
Mariott Small
Pleasant Street
Natalie
Sandra Hathorne
Christel Cornish
Susan Bate
Anna Lonn
Ellen Low
Janice Hastings
Jean Shumway
Gail Oliver
Sharon Wing
Carol Cornish
Betsy Jane Douglas
Sewer Extension Aims to Prevent Winter Road Hazard
The Highway and Sewer department lays 300 feet of six inch pipe on Washington street South End near Hunt street to drain winter seepage and avert treacherous travel when frozen. John Levya of Somerville, a guest of Mr and Mrs George Levyn, Turner Court, arrives after his grandmother Lizzie E Potter’s death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highway & Sewer Department
Washington Street
Hunt Street
John Levya
Somerville
Mass
George Levyn
Turner Court
Lizzie E .Potter
Pine Tree Society Sees Leaders Meet at Hyde Home
The Pine Tree Society for Crippled Children and Adults held a luncheon at Hyde Memorial Home in Bath with President Mrs William Wiles presiding. Executive Director Marie I Preston was honored by the National Society head and invited to join the Easter Seal Advisory Committee. Plans for the 1952 Easter Seal Campaign were underway with meetings in multiple counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pine Tree Society
Hyde Memorial Home
Beth
William ®. Wiles
Augusta
Paul M. Julien
Waterville
Henry C. Thacher
Auburn
William H. Dalton
Edward J. McMann
Bath
Walter Buzzell
Boothbay Harbor
John R. Newell
James A. Gillies, Jr
Sumner Sewall
W. L. Skelton
Marie I. Preston
National Society For Crippled Children and Adults, Inc
Davis E. Geiger
Earle B. Perkins
Birthday party for Mrs Georgia Final at 133 Oak Street
Relatives gathered at the home of Mrs Georgia Final on Oak Street for a surprise birthday party organized by Mrs Vera Talbot. Gifts, a decorated basket, and two cakes were centerpieces as guests included Lawrence Talbot Myrtle Wilson Cora Burns Everett and Arthur Final and many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia Final
Oak Street
Vera Talbot
Myrtle Wilson
Cora Burns
Lawrence Talbot
Arthur
Pauline Staples
Alvin Mitchell
Everett
Lorraine Durrell
William Tozier
Carl Tozier
Raymond Dow
Norman Final
Gladys Thurston
Sandra Thurston
Erland Moore
Virginia
Edith
Lovica Moore
Everett Sutherland
Carol Ann
Chester McCabe
Lassie the collie dies after eating turkey bones
The Hyde Park Terr race home family Mr. and Mrs. S. Stark mourn Lassie a beloved collie after she ate turkey bones from a discarded carcass. X rays showed intestinal perforations and the dog was humaneely put to sleep. The incident warns others not to dispose of bones to protect pets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lassie
Stork Shower Honors Mrs James Costedio in Bath
Mrs James Costedio formerly Dorothy Alexander daughter of Mr and Mrs George Alexander of Middle Street was guest of honor at a surprise stork shower Tuesday last week hosted by Mrs Rudolph McRae and Mrs Alton Collins at 647 Middle Street. A social hour followed gifts and refreshments. Guests included Ann McLeod Margaret Cahill Gail Fitzgerald Marlene Holbrook Eleanor Cummings Betty Newell Barbara Parks Vivian Clark Frances Norton Louise Allen Nancy Brown Barbara Urquhart Bette Fernald Harriet McDougall Lydia Sprague Sally Freeman Lester McNeil and George Alexander. Master Gordon Gillies son of Mr and Mrs James A Gillies Jr of North Bath entertained a group of friends Saturday seventh birthday. Attendees included Alexander Luke Christopher Mussenden Jonathan Day James Day Robert Bussey Nancy Dearborn Paula Henderson Ingrid Anderson Nancy McInnes Alison Turpie Eleanor Main and Mary Virginia sister of the host.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Costedio
Dorothy Alexander
George Alexander
Middle Street
Rudolph McRae
Alton Collins
Betty Newell
Barbara Parks
Vivian Clark
Frances Norton
Louise Allen
Nancy Brown
Barbara Urquhart
Bette Fernald
Harriet McDougall
Lydia Sprague
Sally Freeman
Lester McNeil
Gordon Gillies
James A. Gillies, Jr
North Bath
Alexander Luke
Christopher Mussenden
Jonathan
James Day
Robert Bussey
Nancy Dearborn
Paula Henderson
Ingrid Anderson
Nancy McInnes
Alison Turpie
Eleanor Main
Mary Virginia
Fof
Lieutenant Owen Writes From Korea In Cold Winter
Lt Owen stationed with ora Ek Battery A of the 25th AAA in Korea reports a cold front in North Korea near Kurnhwa three miles west of the Iron Triangle. He notes patrol activity on the line and shares propaganda leaflets dropped by UN airmen in Chinese. He mentions freezing ground and ice in water cans but says they have warm clothing and that readings from Bath remain a comfort as he asks friends at home to remember him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ora Ek Battery A
Korea
Bill
Bath
Battery B
Th Independent
Kurnhwa
North Korea
Ronald C. Oulton
159Th Field Artillery
Owen
Iron Triangle
United Nations
Lt. Owen
Mohiba Is A Help To Student Council At Morse High
Morse High's student council sponsored five assemblies with outside talent this year and supports the Morse High Mentor and Athletic Association. Revenue comes mainly from the Mohiba annual show, a long effort by students and teachers. this year’s prom songs include lyrics by Austin Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morse High School
William Skadden
Morse High
Athletic Association
Morse
Austin Miller
Mrs Heaney Hosts Tea for Navy Wives in Bath
Mrs. G F Heaney invited Navy officer wives to a Wednesday tea at 2 Adams Court from three to five. Mrs G F Cary II poured. Attending were Mrs L D Cleary, Mrs H B Keating, Mrs R Knox, Mrs R S Hitchcock, Mrs J Gibson, Mrs T Walters, Mrs H Cleaveland, and Mrs W M Fowden, plus Heaney’s mother Mrs F M Walsh of Ann Arbor and Mrs Christopher Stancilffe of Boston and Mrs Cary of the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. F. Heaney
Adams Court
Navy
Bath
G. F. Cary, II
L. D. Cleary
H. B. Keating
R. Knox
R. S. Hitchcock
J. Gibson
T. Walters
H. Cleaveland
W. M
Carlisle announces engagement of Barbara Burke to Norman Goben
Mr and Mrs Earl Carlisle of 1241 Washington street announce the engagement of their daughter Barbara Burke to Norman Goben of Marysville Indiana who is now a member of the United States Coast Guard. A wedding date has been set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Carlisle
Washington Street
Barbara Burke
Norman Goben
Marysville
Indiana
United States Coast Guard
Engagement of Marion Carr to Howard M. Thomas
Mrs. Orissa Carr of Five Islands announces the engagement of her daughter Marion to Howard M. Thomas of Virginia in the U S Navy. The wedding is planned for Thanksgiving week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orissa Carr
Five Islands
Marion
Howard M. Thomas
U. S. Navy
Virginia
Inner Wheel hosts meeting at Sargent home with charity drive
Inner Wheel met at Mrs. George Sargent's home with 19 members and one guest. Activities included a hospital drive fundraiser, card parties, and a Rotary supper at Central church hall. An October booth and November demonstrations featured hand carving and handicrafts, aiding multiple philanthropic projects. Next gathering is November 29 at Mrs. Hollis Garey’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inner Wheel
George Sargent
Sargent
Charles B. Doyle
Donald Emero
Earle Farnham
Stanley Hunter
Phyllis Addison
Rotary
Hospital Fair
Charles T. S . Jr
Eugene M. Desmond
Central Church Parish House
Rotary Club
William L. Skelton
Raymond Farnham
Charles T. Small, Jr
Loring Addison
Frederick D. Hill
Jason Merrill
Chester A. Plant
Kenneth Francisco
William Menneally
Walter Fullerton
Foster Pratt
Bill Menneally
Beverly Coombs
Doris White
Judith
Mabel Ashe
Maria Menneally
Needle Work Guild
Edward W. Bridgham
Stanley R. Hunter
Raymond Farnum
Marriage Intentions Filed at City Hall
John H Reed Jr and Glora A Thayer list as marriage intentionees with parents at 60 Central avenue and 39 Western avenue respectively. Herbert S King Jr and Virginia G Sinclair also file intentions, with parents listed at 71 Western avenue and Brunswick address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Hall
John H. Reed, Jr
John H. Reed
Central Avenue
Glora A. Thayer
John W. Thayer
Western Avenue
Herbert S. King, Jr
Herbert S. King
Virginia G Sinclair
John R. Sinclair
Brunswick
Christmas Lights Shine Over Front and Center Streets
Central Maine Power Co workmen began installing the Christmas lights in the business district early Sunday. The regular crew was augmented by assistants and they worked late, turning on the displays after dark to brighten Front and Center streets with Yuletide cheer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Maine Power Co
Help Wanted and Property Notice Fragments
Toward the end of a notice listing farm buildings from crest to barn with a hard road access, contact Mr Hale at Prospect 6 3785 or Mel Dickinson Birch Point Rd Wiscasset. Also a Wassaic State School advertises ward attendants positions paying 2568 yearly with info via Dr R G Wearne Senior Director Wassaic NY 11 15 time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hale
Prospect
Mel Dickinson
Birch Point Rd
Wiscasset
Wassaic State School
R. G. Wearne
Wassaic State
Wassaic
New York
Open House Highlights Dike and Washington Elementary
The Dike School Grade VII winner was Paul Scanlin with teacher Mr. P. Scanlin and Washington Street School Grade II winner was Mrs. Marion Clarke. Police Chief Frank L. Moriarty spoke on juvenile delinquency urging parental, church, school and home cooperation. Hosts served cakes and coffee. next meeting planned for December.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P.T.A
Dike School
Dike
Paul Scanlin
Washington Street
Marion Clarke
Frank L. Moriarty
Ruth Robinson
Evelyn Crocker
Nellie Jewett
Nellie Mitchell
Man Injured After Slipping Into Porch Window
Ernest Guimond, 32, of Sebasco in Phippsburg, was rushed to Bath hospital Friday night with deep cuts to both arms after slipping on a porch and punching through heavy glass. Sheriff Loring Small noted the incident. Leo Berube of Lewiston helped transport Guimond to authorities and the hospital. Condition reported favorable Saturday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Guimond
Sebasco
Phippsburg
Bath
Loring Small
Guimond
Leo Berube
Lewiston
West Point
Pejepscot Paper Co
Berube
Birthday Party for John W. McLuer
John W. McLuer celebrated his seventh birthday at home with parents Mr and Mrs G Keith McLuer on Washington Street from 3 30 to 5 p m. Six friends attended and ice cream cake and games were enjoyed. Guests included Margo Snipe Irene Thomson John Marks Jr Warren Plant Jimmy and David. The class serenade at Mitchell School preceded the party and later grandparents Mr and Mrs George W McLuer of Freeport and aunt Mrs Leroy Smith with cousin Leigh of Freeport visited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. McLuer
G. Keith McLuer
Washington Street
Margo Snipe
Irene Thomson
John Marks, Jr
Warren Plant
Jimmy
David
Stork shower honors Mrs. Kingsbury at Canasta club
Mrs. Frederick Kingsbury Jr was guest of honor Tuesday evening at a stork shower given by her Canasta club at the home of Mrs Edward H Benson on Liberty street. She received many gifts in a pink and blue cradle while cards and refreshments followed with help from Mrs Harold Lyden. Club member Mrs Albion Carr also celebrated with a decorated birthday cake and gift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Kingsbury, Jr
Edward H. Benson
Liberty Street
Club
Headley Names Filly Aunt Jinny for Wife’s Sister
Duval A. Headley selects the name Aunt Jinny for his champion two year old filly honoring his wife’s sister. The choice reflects a personal connection as the horse gains recognition in the racing circuit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duval A. Headley
Jinny
Community notices from Bowdoinham area members and events
The page lists local club officers and awards for Golden Sheaf certificates at Merrymeeting Grange, routine election results, and a December meeting planned. It reports Sunshine Society and Bowdoinham PTA activities, Thanksgiving donations, a 50th wedding anniversary celebration, and various social gatherings with attendees and hostesses. It notes a storm affecting turnout, a state police safety talk, a pound party for Rev Champlain, Thanksgiving proclamations, Bible verses, and a Florida winter trip for residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comfort
Sunshine Society
George Hackett
Mary Hardie
William Damon
Lisbon Falls
Damon
Rudolph Jacques
Ethel Hetkett
Mildred Given
Lottie
Prout
Iane McIver
Ann Dudley
Sunbeam
Bowdeinham Baptist Sunday School
Emerson
Winfield Lowell
George Ackley
Lowell
Avery Fides
Florida
Avery Fides, Jr
Fores Fides
Richard Fuller
Georgie Denham
Helen Denham
J. W. Lowell
Gardiner
Donald Mathieson
Brunswick
Byron Durgin
Arthur Curtis
Wendell Heenie
Heenie
Adelbert Temple
Evelyn Ackley
Eva Messer
Mildred Dunn
Frances
Local Social Notes Include Engagement and Holiday Gatherings
Mrs Myra Dunn of Pownal and Mrs Clifford Gray hosted guests including Mrs Ida Carr and daughter Lillian and Mr and Mrs Horace Nichols of Freeport for Thanksgiving. The Ackett and Moody families shared a holiday dinner with Mr and Mrs Charles Ackett. Everett Jacques of Topsham announced the engagement of his daughter Joanne to Stanley Roberts of Bowdoin. no wedding date set. Sgt Ronald Burrill on a 15 day leave visiting his aunt Minerva Dunlap. stationed in Newcastle Delaware.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eta Pauling
Old Green
Conn
Myra Dunn
Pownal
Clifford Gray
Ida Carr
Lillian
Horace Nichols
Freeport
Hazel Moody
Donald Hackett
Tommy
Topsham
Bert Merrill
Charles Ackett
Everett Jacques
Joanne
Stanley Roberts
James Roberts
Bowdoin
Sgt
Ronald Burrill
Minerva Dunlap
Newcastle
Del
Mrs Annie Cobb Dies After Weeks of Illness in Bowdoinham
Mrs Annie Cobb died Friday November 16 at her sister Josie Fogg home after several weeks illness. Born Bowdoin October 7 1866 she was daughter of James and Mary Waterhouse Cornish and lived in Bowdoinham for 60 years. Funeral Monday at Heenie funeral home Reverend Ralph Champlin officiated. Interment in Ridge cemetery. Survived by sister Josie Fogg and several nieces and nephews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Cobb
Josie Fogg
Bowdoin
James and
Mary Waterhouse Cornish
Bowdoinham
Heenie Funeral Home
Ralph Champlin
Ridge Cemetery
Navy Man Arrives On Leave To Stay With Family
David Hutchins of the U S N arrives for a ten day leave joining aunt and uncle Mr and Mrs Donald Wilson of High street and his mother Mrs Earl Hutchinson of Washington D C who is visiting her sister and husband Hutchins comes from the Great Lakes station
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Hutchins
Donald Wilson
High Street
Earl Hutchinson
Washington, D. C
Great Lakes Station
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Bride
Groom
School Health Council
Greater Yuletide Joy
First Federal
First Federal Savings2“Loan Association
Front ST. Bath.me
Hyde Home
Mrs. Georgia
Turkey
Lieut
Bat
Mrs. Heaney
W. T. Grant CO
Bath, Maine
Kessler
Lavell Farm Equipment Co
Call
Washington
Opperneeme
John W. Mc Luer
Mrs. Kingsbury
THE
Hardware
North
Maine
Winthrop
James Kee O Turer
Iain
Anna Palmer
Teonparer
Keeper
Allan Frizzle, Jr
Pomona
Jeanette Hilton
Ceres
Esther Noble
Flora Jean Hilton
Mabel Heenie
Cleveland P. Curtis
Charles White
Edward White
Merrymeeting Grange
Caliente
Dale Evans
U.S.A
Cae
Kefauver
Patricia Height
William J. Shiver
Jane Wyman
Gary Cooper
Mitzi Gaynor
Dennis Day
Hitler
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