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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1946

Page

8

Wedding of Mr and Mrs Martin in Danvers Mass

The couple James Martin and Mrs. Martin were married with Joe I yde Morton in attendance. The bride wore white satin and net with a blue head band and carried a Colonial bouquet of pink peas. Bridesmaids carried Colonial bouquets and the reception followed in the Deering room with music by Edwin of Danvers. The couple plans a wedding trip to New York City and will reside in Danvers after returning.

Joe Morton Deering Room McPherson Edwin Danvers Massae University of ° 40 Sylvania Electric Company Salem Mass Department Bath Iron Works Martin New York City Edwin Gowdey Bruce MacLain Jennie MacLain Harry Bryan

Lions Club Hear Two Interesting Speakers

Bath Lions Club met last week with Comdr James V Buick U S N sharing Pacific War reminiscences and a General Motors strike issues talk by a company representative. Slides aided the GM talk while Archibald M Main and John N Taylor led the program to a large attendance.

Bath Lions Club Pacific James V. Buick General Motors Comdr Buick Archibald M. Main John N. Taylor

New York State Troopers Recover Half a Million in Stolen Property

It is estimated that state troopers recover nearly 500000 dollars worth of stolen property each year highlighting efforts to dismantle theft rings and recover items.

New York State

Portland Wedding of Interest in Bath Relatives Attend

Announcements from Bath describe the Portland wedding of Reta and John land at four o'clock in the afternoon. The ceremony drew more than 2000 guests with a receiving line of the bridality and her mothers, baskets of white flowers, and bouquets. A three tiered cake and reception followed at Folks Home, with the bride arriving from California during the First World War era. The couple will reside at 46 Saunders Street upon their return from sage.

Bath of Reta John _ land Mr. Gass California Texas Steamship Company

Seventh Grade Sew Club Formed at Central Grammar

The Seventh Grade at Central Grammar School formed a 4-H sewing club. Luella Fuller was elected president and Louise Michaud secretary. Kathryn Lenfest was named in charge of all public duties. The group planned the next meeting for Friday noon and will host a talk by an East representative next Tuesday.

Central Grammar School Luella Fuller Louise Michaud Kathryn Lenfest Donald Patricia Burns Barbara Fleming Bevery Tanguay

Morse JVs to host doubleheader at Morse High

Morse High School athletic director Henry D. Small announced a Tuesday doubleheader hosting Waldoboro High and Brunswick Freshmen. No reserved seats, but admission will be reduced. The Frosh game starts at 7 p.m. followed by the JV game at 8 p.m.

Henry D. Small Morse High School Morse J. V

Engagement announced for Miss Beatrice Tibbetts and Vicko Wallenius

Miss Beatrice Tibbetts 28 of Greenstreet daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Jacob Tibbetts of Digby Nova Scotia announces her engagement to Vicko Wallenius son of the late Mr and Mrs Alexander Wallenius of Rockland. Tibbetts a Morse High School graduate Bath Iron Works stenographer. Wallenius recently honorably discharged from U S Army and now an outside machinist at Bath Iron Works. An August wedding is planned.

Beatrice Tibbetts Greenstreet Jacob Tibbetts Digby N. S Vicko Wallenius Alexander Wallenius Rockland Miss Tibbetts Morse High Bath Iron Works Corp Wallenius Iron Works

Quimby Seats May Run In June Republican Primary

Fred W. Quimby, appointed to replace Roscoe G. Bailey after Bailey's death, will seek the Republican nomination to succeed himself in June primaries as his term ends this year. He is expected to face no opposition in the primaries.

Fred W. Quimby Roscoe G. Bailey

Vassar Name Change to Vassar College in 1867

In 1867 the institution then called Vassar Female College officially adopted the name Vassar College, marking a shift in its identity and status as a degree granting college for women.

Vassar Female College Vassar College

Carey Links Tax Reform to Child Welfare Talk at PTA

Attorney John P. Carey told Bath Bath citizens that revising the local tax structure and budget system could fund long range child health and safety improvements without undue hardship. The Dike PTA meeting also planned a public card party for February 15 with a silver tea Founders Day program to follow.

Dike P.T.A Dike School For Dan John P. Carey Orronha Carey Bath P.T.A Merton Dearing Wilbur Crocker

Pupils Present Excellent Program at Washington School

Washington school pupils under their teachers staged a Friday afternoon program and party for Mrs. Knapp the third grade teacher and principal who is resigning and leaving for Seal Harbor. The program included grade songs duets a tap dance and the singing of America. Ice cream and a farewell gift followed the performance with best wishes from all present.

Washington School Jack Frost Swalnee River America Mrs. Knapp

Beautiful but Cold Winter Night Vignette

A peerless Wednesday night scene in midwinter shows a full moon over a silvery river. The bracing air highlights fresh snow and the elegant shadows of elms across the landscape. The write captures winter’s beauty and the artistic quality of nature despite its drawbacks.

Morse Seniors Set for Maine Maritime Exams

Three Morse High School seniors will travel to Castine on January 24 for physical exams as prospective entrants to the Maine Maritime Academy. The candidates are John Canacaris, a Morse athletics standout, William Barter, and Richard Foley.

Morse High School Castine Maine Maritime Academy John Canacaris Morse William Barter Richard Foley

Babies Born in Memorial Hospital

A son was born to Mr and Mrs Walter Arsenault of North Bath and a daughter to Mr and Mrs W Russell Furrow of Park Street at Memorial Hospital on Friday.

Walter Arsenault North Bath Memorial Hospital W. Russell Furrow Park Street

Finnish famine relief appeal seeks clothing and funds

Mrs Campbell reports extreme cold with temperatures near forty below and widespread hardship among Finnish people. She asks for usable clothing shoes needles thread fabric and any monetary help to cover relief costs for those in need.

Bath official seeks county attorney nomination

Governor Horace Hildreth received the resignation of Bath Municipal Court and Bath attorney effective Museen 1 to run for the Republican nomination for county attorney. Recorder Rubin, a Boston University Law School graduate, has been in practice since 1936 and was appointed by Governors Carrows and Sewall. He is a Bath Lions Club member and a known figure in local legal circles.

Horace Hildreth Bath Municipal Court Bath Museen 1 Rubin c March Tirement Recorder Rubin Law School of Bostenversity University of Alabama Lewis Carrows Sumner Sewall Bath Lions Club Legal Fraay

Randlett and Haynes Wedding in Richmond

Announcement from Richmond reports the wedding of County Commissioner Joseph W. Randlett and Mrs. Albertha Haynes on January 15 in Richmond. Randlett, master of Sagadahoc Pomona grange, and his bride, tax collector of Richmond, are active in Masonic Rebekah and grange circles. He received a veteran’s jewel after a 50 year Odd Fellows membership.

Richmond Joseph W. Randlette Albertha Haynes Boston Randlett Sagadahoc Pomona Grange Rebekah Masonic Grange Odd Fellows Order

Two Respondents Fined in Local Court

Joseph A. Pinkham of Brunswick was found guilty in West Bath on a 70 mph speeding charge in a 35 mph zone fined 20 dollars with 6.50 dollars costs by Judge Gardiner R. Deering. Vernal W. McCorrison of Bath was found guilty of carrying a concealed weapon without a license a .32 automatic and was fined 25 dollars plus 10.27 dollars costs with an alternative 30 day jail sentence in Kennebec County Augusta. Arthur Sewall Jr of Washington Street, the Todd the emibe of the name He plans to l ene his week ends lat his home here.

Joseph A. Pinkham Brunswick West Bath Gardiner R. Deering Frank W. Powers Vernal W. McCorrison Bath Wes Kennebec County Augusta Arthur Sewall Washington Street Todd

North Center AR SE group names concert chairman

Miss Helen Ha of the North Grammar faculty was appointed chairman of arrangements for Bath school children concert. Mrs. W. r. Marks is publicity chairman. The Founders Ten will represent the North Center group and the joint committee meets at Morse High School. The art exhibit project was dropped due to contract terms, money pledged for pictures, not library funds. plan to revisit library support soon.

North Center Golb Helen Ha North Grammar Bath School W. R. Marks Morse High Schoo Wilmer Voorhees Clinton D. Wi M. H. S. Library

Happy Family Bonus Sparks Worker Cheer at Shirt Co

President Julius Grosman gave employees year end checks matching last year’s Christmas and production bonuses. He pledged ongoing fairness and continued work for 30 to 40 women at good wages, with ample orders and stock to prevent layoffs for several months. Workers expressed confidence and gratitude toward management.

Iaree Cas Shirt Company Julius Grosman Grosman

Plans for social event at Nurses Home by hospital staff

Plans were made for a social hour at the Nurses Home to raise proceeds from recent anaesthesia work. Attendees included Mrs Crocker, Mrs Leona Menath Hatenien and Verna Bowie. The next meeting is February 21 in the Memorial Hospital staff room.

Ley the Crocker Len ‘Bonney Leona Menath Hatenien Verna Bowie Thowe Beatrice Crocker Mlet Jonkie Tratthaieur Memorial Hospital

Best Mohiba plans at Morse High School

Morse High School prepares the Mohiba revue for 1946 with William Barter as chair of the operating committee and Nathan W. Watson as faculty advisor. The show, expected to be the biggest yet, will fund athletic field improvements for the school and Bath residents, with subcommittees soon detailing entertainment.

Morse High School William Barter Nathan W. Watson Bath Morse

Motown Victory Carries 742 Horses to Poland

The S S Motown Vict ory left harbor for overseas carrying 742 horses in a record shipment bound for Poland. Lhasa, capital of Tibet, is called the Forbidden City for its 19th century European traveler restrictions.

S.S Harbor Poland Lhasa Tibet

Garden Club Hosts Dessert Bridge Event

The Garden Club hosted a dessert bridge for about 40 members and friends. Prizes included a second prize and a bottle of Evening in Paris perfume awarded to Mrs. William Fcomions.

Garden Club Paris William Fcomions

Two Bath Men Join Navy for Training

Portland, Jan 21 Floyd L. Cook and Alton E. Leander of Bath visit City Hall as Navy representatives discuss induction procedures. Navy now accepts men with final induction papers. volunteers cannot choose branches. Navy maintains a small quota and requires applicants to allot time for processing to secure enlistment.

Portland Floyd L. Cook Alton E. Leander USN Portlandia City Hall Bath Ch Wietecha Navy

Court Scenes Highlight Esther Drummond Visit

Miss Esther Drummond a law teacher at the high school and Mr and Mrs Norman Koonse with Arrowsie were summoned here on business, reflecting a local civic matter.

Esther Drummond Norman ‘Koonse Arrowsie

Bowdoinham Town Meeting Nominates Local Officials

Bowdoinham residents discuss ballots for annual town meeting selecting selectmen assessors and overseer of the poor. Names listed include Ed ward Baker Ernest Frys and Edward White for selectmen, Alice Palmer town clerk Jessie Ames tax and automobile excise collectors, Fred Leavitt fire chief, Locke Crouse and James S Pratt road commissioner. School board member yet to be chosen.

Locke Crouse James 8 Jessie Ames Cora Denham Winfield Lowell Clara Fogg Avery M. Fides Elva Curtis Hazel Denham Vera Heath Thelma Pratt Bishop Arthur Cur

Hubels Buy Home in Hampstead Quebec

The Jesse Hubels of Outremont Canada have purchased a residence at 15 Granville Road Hampstead Quebec They are longtime summer residents at Popham Beach and plan to visit Kennebec resort again this summer.

Jesse Hubels Outremont Canada Granville Road Hampstead Quebec Hubels Popham Beach Kennebec

One Act Plays Presented by School Stage Scene

Students stage two one act plays Poor Man Rich Man and Hurricane centered on families and doctors. Cast includes Edward Rowe Eleanor Lawrence Ruth Willson directed by Ruth B Willson with several students acting in roles from Mrs Flaherty to Dr. Henry Stevens. Committee members handle tickets programs and advertising with Morse High School band providing music under Keith Crockett.

Blatt Mings Owanlg Yaaa H Coniey Garet Flaherty Terry Lawrence Edward Rowe Eleanor Lawrence Uriel Barnes Pat Shannon Ae Eighoaen Terese Rochelle Jean R. Mwaskinson Ruth B. Willson Scott Preston Bill Lem Jackson Sendis Steve Hartlow Masonville Flossie Jackson Tomes Gail Jackson Chloera Ella Williams Monte Hill Smee Beaman Kcane Hill Isaacs Erine Leonard Henry Stevens Charles Godfrey Marie Stevens Ean Stevens Jean Dee Reginald Stevens Hilda Avis’ Carter Riva Civia Greenblatt Cer Acetti Sarah Silverman Frances Downing Phyllis Carrot Hatch Phyllis Stover Janice ‘Hagen Rothy’. Wilson Nellie Page Jéan Small Roberta Lait George Larrabee Jean MacDonald Romeo Biette George Bryant Morse High School Keith Crockett

Folsom Ni Worthys to Locate in Greater Boston Area

Friends learn that the Folsom Ni Worthys of Arlington Virginia will reside in the Boston area. Mr N takes a Cambridge post and they will be guests of Mr and Mrs Whittemore Whittier at Hill Snoa the Norswort a gece. Rev O M of city is a visiting clergyman who has spent the last three years with the government in Washington.

Folsom Niworthys Arlington Boston Cambridge Whittemore Whittier Ape Hill Norswort Gece Rev. O. M City Washington

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Corliss T Church Lions Club North Street Bath, Maine Morse JV Quimby Ruth Mathias Third Street Bangor Maine PTA Mr. Dobbila Randlett-Haynes Pomona Congress Shirt Company Bowdoinham Phillip Nealey Reginald Dore Missionary Society Phyllis Brown Horace Frank Millay Lewiston A. Brawn Carl Brawn Cold Springs Harry Pur Louis Lucy Rotheus Doughlas Dorothy PTT Lowe Y VE Sun Mats Varguemite Chapman Kool Auditorium Uptown Kirby Grant Perry Phantom Rider Robert “Buzzy Henry Ralph Lewis Sybil Merritt Joel, Brown Guy Kibbee Florence Rice
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