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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1951
Page
8
Flora Addie Thayer wed John Henry Reed Jr at the Thayer home in Bath in a fall themed ceremony conducted by Rev. Charles I arch. Attended by family and friends with extensive floral decor and a three tier cake. The couple plans a wedding trip and will reside at 1115 Washington Street after the return.
Rosario J. Bedard and Aurele Maheux of Lewiston shot a 330 pound buck in Bowdoinham Monday. The deer is believed to be the largest killed in Sagadahoc county this season. They dragged the animal two and a half miles to their car after three and a quarter hours.
Dr Robert Daniel Levin son of Mr and Mrs Samuel Levin wed Miss Jeanor Lillian Kleban daughter of Mr and Mrs Irving Kleban in a Bridgeport ceremony at Rodeph Sholon synagogue. Reception followed. couple to reside in Brookline Massachusetts after a Bermuda trip.
Cpl. George E. Robshaw of 92 Union Street is seriously wounded in Korea. He suffered a compound fracture of the left clavicle and spinal cord injury causing paralysis. Telegrams to his parents report his hospital ward with five other boys, access to Red Cross nurses, good food, and daily visits. Address: Ward 6-C Medical, Molding Detachment, Tokyo Army Hospital, AP0 1052, San Francisco post office.
Mr and Mrs Louis Paul Nelson announce the engagement of their daughter Mae Joselyn Nelson to Lowell Ross Buckner Jr son of Mr and Mrs Lowell Ross Buckner Sr of Braintree Mass and Woodbury NJ The couple plan marriage after both complete professional and academic milestones Mae Joselyn Nelson is a Morse High School graduate class of 1947 and holds a Bouve Boston School certificate in physical therapy and a Tufts BS degree She teaches as head of the Physical Therapy Department at William McKinley Memorial Hospital Trenton NJ Buckner holds a Cornell chemical engineering degree class of 1951 and works with Socony Vacuum Oil Co Research and Development Labs Paulsboro NJ
Myrtle Lodge of Odd Ladies gathered Friday night with a large attendance for a baked beans and covered dish supper led by Mrs. Louise Rogers Mrs Eunice Perry and Mrs Harriet Carter. Degrees were exemplified and plans announced for the Past Lady's club annual supper Monday at Hotel Eagle in Brunswick with transportation by the secretary. Government Session in Portland December 14 was announced with Mrs Harriet Carter as to receive the Government Degree and a list of eligible attendees. The next meeting is December 14 with a rehearsal for the Government Instructor visit on January 11.
Bath escaped the heavy snow in a statewide event that brought from four to 14 inches in central and northern counties. Loyal residents report steady rain turning to snow, with eight inches in Lewiston, as the highway department works to clear roads.
Miss Barbara Jean Heenie daughter of Mr and Mrs Myron D Heenie of 981 Middle Street married Warren E Raynes son of Roland E Raynes Day's Ferry and the late Mrs Raynes in a candlelight ceremony at the bride's home Thanksgiving Day at four. Rev Ernest M Jones Milford N H officiated in a double ring service attended by immediate family and a few friends. The couple planned a brief reception with floral decorations, cake cutting, and gifts observed by relatives. The bride is a Richmond High School graduate and postgrad from Morse High, employed by the Maine State Retirement System. the groom is a Morse High alumnus and Navy veteran stationed at Bainbridge Maryland. they left for a wedding trip in the evening.
Pfc. John B. Stickney, U S Army, reached Yokohama on November 8 after sailing from Seattle October 24 with about 2,000 GI’s. He is based at Camp Zama near Yokohama, a modern camp formerly an officer training school. Mail can be addressed to him via San Francisco Post Master care. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Elver A. Stickney of 22 Fitts Street.
The Ladies Aid of Winter Street church met with about 40 members. They announced a public baked bean supper with Mrs. Horace Ward as chair, plus a lobster salad supper on Dec 5 and a stewardship program on Dec 2. Committees for annual sale and supper, parcel post table, fancy work, and various foods were listed. hostesses and social hour followed.
Carl E. Jewett Jr., 15, of East Brunswick, and others injured in a four vehicle crash on the new Freeport highway cutoff when Homer W. Smith fell asleep at the wheel. Smith and Mrs. Julia Smith escape injury. Furber and others unhurt. Smith to appear before Trial Justice Powers. Fourth accident on the cutoff in nine days with two linked to ignoring stop signs.
The T. W. Holge Camp and Auxiliary hosted their annual Veterans Night with a program led by Miss Hazel Warner and Charles Osborne as Patriotic Instructors. The event featured prayers, readings, musical selections, a Gettysburg address, and a patriotic benediction by Rev. Dr. Sargent.
Firefighters and officials approve the new 750 gal Mack pumper now at Engine 2 in the North End, replacing the Maxim from 26 years ago. Old Engine 2 may go to scrap. ladder truck offered at 100 dollars and both may face December council action.
A pair of Woolwith hunters returned from a day in the woods with a bouquet of Mayflower buds. The buds are well formed and appear ready to blossom within days if weather stays mild.
Mr and Mrs Noah Downes of East Pittston announce the engagement of their daughter Lauretta to Edwin D Childs son of Mrs Royal Thompson of Woolwich. No wedding date has been set.
Mrs. Martha L. Hall of 100 Front Street announces the engagement of her daughter Martha M. Hall to Neil Sullivan son of Mrs. Annie Sullivan of 22 Liberty Street and the late Harry C. Sullivan. Martha Hall works as secretary and receptionist for Dr Benjamin Zimmerman. Sullivan works at the Bakelite plant in West Bath and is a World War II veteran who served in the U S Navy. A wedding date has been set.
Bernard E. Varnum executive director of the Bath Housing Authority was elected to the executive committee of the New England Council of the National Association of Housing Officials. He has led Bath Authority for two years after succeeding Ralph Nowell and moved to Bath from Portland six years ago with his wife.
Job listing for male and female ward attendants at Wassaic State School in New York. Pay about $2568 per year with deductions for maintenance. Apply to Dr. R. G. Schogl, Wassaic, NY. Notice date 11-15-1mo.
Dr. William O. Watson an osteopath in Gilmanton New Hampshire fell at his summer home injuring his knee. He fractured the knee cap and has a leg in a cast but still maintains office hours at his Washington street home while healing.
Early this week the surface of the Mill Pond at Winnegance and Winnegance Lake froze thinly as temperatures dropped. Hundreds of birds settled on the ice in the forenoon, with old timers saying they may be inland coots from the coast.
Bowdoinham officials announce a public meeting at Town Hall on Thursday Dec 6 at 8 p m with Col Lovel of the Maine State Department of Civil Defense to describe emergency plans. Firemen and Ladies Auxiliary plan a card party November 30 at the grange hall. Pythian Sisters hold a Friday food sale at their Main Street hall. Julie Ann Linekin born Saturday at Gardiner General Hospital to Mr and Mrs Robert Linekin. Several school groups and teachers gathered at Town Hall for a safety talk with Frank Powers state trooper, arranged by PTA and School Committee. The town store of Dorothea Scott was entered with articles stolen. Leonard S Bishop Jr received merit awards for best town manager’s report. will move to Wells. Bowdoinham students Martha Hinckley and Mary Carr named high honors recipients at Richmond High School. Personal items note births, travels, and hospital stays of local residents, with visits from Medford, Lewiston, Belfast, and Bangor.
The Bath town council notes the failed World War I Honor Roll memorial after its removal to the town dump. A city committee obtained plans and prices for a permanent tribute but funding remains unavailable. Officials consider a park site and await resolution of the Korean War before action.
In response to a call for Saturday night entertainment the Community Center began a new dance series last Saturday. Walter Snipe of Phippsburg and his orchestra provided music to a record crowd from the past year. Many college students were present and praised the event. another dance is planned for next Saturday.
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