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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 1948

Page

6

Brown-Quinn Wedding At Wesley Church Saturday Afternoon

Miss Rufus Brown of Wilton and Miss Thelma Brown Quinn were married at a candle ring ceremony in Wesley Church with Rev. C C Sargent officiating. The bride wore a lace satin gown and finger tip veil, carried white chrysanthemum and oak leaf bouquet, with bridesmaid Anna Mae Berry in green taffeta. Best man was Samuel E Brown Jr of Wilton Conn. Reception followed at Gerald Cram home in Brunswick. The bride, a 1936 graduate, served as Army nurse in World War II and works in Portland. groom attended Harvard and teaches at Clarence H White School of Photography. They will live at 58 Pearl Street after a short wedding trip.

Weschurch Rufus Brown Wilton C. C. Sargent Paul Anna Mae Berry Wiscasset Samuel E. Brown, Jr Wilton, Conn Thelma Dearing Kirk Roberts Cy Zaletta Bridgeport Conn Gerald Cram Brunswick Erie Elmer Higgins Theodore Burns Augustus Snow Edwin Whittaker New Haven Punch Trof Brown Ees High School State of the New University School of Therapy Portland Harvard University Clarence H. White School of Photography

Child at Memorial hospital for ankle injuries

Edythe Ann Lowery nine year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas M Lowery of 19 Oliver street was admitted to Memorial hospital Tuesday for X rays and observation after sustaining an ankle injury. She attends the fourth grade at Dike school.

Edythe Ann Lowery Thomas M. Lowery Oliver Street Memorial Hospital Dike

Quinns Host Quinns Guests at West Street Home

Mr and Mrs Quentin J Quinn of Kittery visited Sunday with Mr and Mrs John J Quinn of West Street.

Quentin J. Quinn Kittery Mr. Quinn John J. Quinn West Street

Red M Mann Benefit in Bath Planned as Major Civic Event

The Bath committee led by Messrs Jewett Carey Cooper Allen prepare a large scale show to aid Red M Mann. Notable guests include Bowdoin figures Sukeforth Pilots Aceto Curry and Magee with Dan MacFayden and Joe Avery coordinating entertainment. Tickets on sale Monday with doors at 7 30 p m.

Red Gunes Jewett Carey Cooper Allen Mittees City Hall Eathetane Morse High Auditorium Martin Powers Ae Board of Education Walsh Bowdoin Aes Clyde Sukeforth Bissonnetteland Pilots Sam Aceto Herbert Curry Blaine Davis Bud Cornish Gannett Chick Hayes Coley Welch Hermie Freeman Freddy Harlow Bill Curran Dan MacFayden John J. Magee Joe Avery Joe Brian Jewett Bath

Stork Shower Honors Mrs Cedric Beals

A surprise stork shower was held for Mrs Cedric Beals at Mrs Frank Allen’s home Friday evening. Attendants enjoyed the gifts and social hour as names of local guests appear among attendees. Mr and Mrs John McGrath, formerly of Bath, are visiting Woolwich residents Elwood Todmaker. McGrath retired at 77 after selling his business.

Cedric Beals Frank Allen Pas Coe Frank Reynolds Rnolds George Coffin Maude Stafford Come Bunker Lloyd Merrill Errey Chubbuck Ellis Simmons George Stafford Winfield Stafford Howard Carlton Prank Alben John McGrath Bath Elwood Todbaker Woolwich McGrathly

PTA Meeting Review and Upcoming Events at Rockland

A PTA report covers executives and officers elected including Harriet Frye as treasurer and plans for a minstrel show on December 3 at Lambert Park hall. Membership drive, guest speaker Mrs Louis A Dole discusses Principles of P T A, and an upcoming open house November 18 at the upper Washington Street School. Bath Council to hold city wide meeting at Grace Church parish house at 7 30.

Cation Dike Wa Ag Rockland Lydia Hutchins Hxley Rks Benjamin Berenson Harriet Frye Otis Smith Lambert Park Hall Joseph Marchetti Robert Fletcher Bertrand Willard Jague Louis A. Dole Dole Upper Waringateeet Edith Howe Dike School Leon Beal James Sharkey Carl Langbehn Mark Hanna Upper Washington Street Bath Council of Parents and Teachers Grace Church Parish House

Winona L Clark Weds Horace L Jones Jr

Winona L Clark became the bride of Horace L Jones Jr in a double ring ceremony at the Newcastle Episcopal parsonage presided by Rev Cecil L Witham. Attendants included Kathleen Clark and Warren Stockford. The couple planned to reside in Wiscasset after a motor trip.

Winnie de Chaney Bremen Melville Bradford Clark Bath Episcopal Parsonage Newcastle Wigan Louise Clark Horace Leon Jones, Jr Cecil L. Witham Kathleen Clark Warren Stockford Wiscasset Jones Frances Clark Miss Clark

Mercer Birthday Celebration at Factory Busy in 1948

Mercer hosted a Saturday morning party with a decorated platform and three large birthday cakes. Arthur Nelson cut the first cake while Kenny and Jack served guests. a telegram announced a relative’s illness in Massachusetts. The factory reported 1948 as its busiest year with strong work output and a nationwide reputation for quality.

Mercer Will Soto Roland Buffman Reg Arthur Nelson Nelson Kenny Jack Massachusetts Congress Theff Times United States

Engagement of Mary Louise Reed to Robert M. Huse

Mr and Mrs Carlton Day Reed of Woolwich announce the engagement of their daughter Mary Louise to Robert M Huse of this city He is the son of Mrs Harry M Huse and the late Mr Huse Miss Reed is Morse High class of 1945 and a Colby College student Sigma Kappa member He served as a U S Army Air Forces sergeant and is a former Times sports writer now at Boston University No wedding date set

Carlton Day Reed Woolwich Mary Louise Robert M. Huse Harry M. Huse Snow Park Huse Morse High Smith-Tobey American Legion the Times Boston University

Plan to Preserve Old Rock Schoolhouse

A. F. Sawyer repairs broken panes of the historic Rock schoolhouse as preservation efforts continue for future generations. The Rock schoolhouse project began in 1926 when F. B. Nichols of the Bath Times donated postcard cards featuring the building and a Maude Clark Gay poem.

Lincoln County News Times F. B. Nichols A. F. Sawyer Rock Bath Times Maude Clark Gay

Moores Return From Montreal Vacation

Mr and Mrs Paul Moore of Washington street returned from Montreal and Quebec after a week with relatives. Mr Moore has been on vacation from duties at the Bath Iron Works tin shop. On their return Sunday they found a great deal of snow with mountains covered and snowplows clearing streets in St Johnsbury Vermont.

Paul Moore Washington Street Montreal Quebec Moore Bath Iron Works St. Johnsbury

Hyde Camp and Auxiliary Hold Inspection and Initiations

Hyde camp and auxiliary conducted an inspection and initiation meeting with the degree team led by Past Commander Stashraemer. Mrs. Jennie Miller and others directed a 6:30 supper as guests from Augusta and nearby towns attended. two candidates were initiated by the Sons of Union and four by the auxiliary.

Jennie Miller Lucelia Blake Myrs Sons‘ of Union Pvt C. Lloyd Hooker Fine Mariner Hydecamp Stashraemer Mags Pee Domathion Hydeauxoteals Marguerite Mer Pitt Portland Henry Patten Joan Hyde Cressey Gett Vernon Serna Augusta Coopers Millls Waterville Brunswick

Birthday Party for Bruce Herrick

Master Bruce Herrick, son of Mr and Mrs Horace P Herrick of 16 Cobb road, celebrated his third birthday with a Halloween themed party Friday. Guests enjoyed a candy hunt and games like pin the black cat’s tails. prizes went to Noreen Additon and Pamela Glynn. Bruce received many gifts as friends gathered, with attendees including Nancy Dearborn Amy C Glynn Judy Y Austin Jimmie Abbott and James Bockholte Jr of Nassau Park NY.

Bruce Herrick Horace P. Herrick Cobb Road Tily Soukerg Noreen Additon Pamela Glynn Les Ee “Clynn Nancy Dearborn Amy C Bobby Seekins Susan ‘Soon Judy Y Austin Jimmie Abbott James Bockholte Jr Sonsae Park N. Y

Ailer Taylor and Albion Parris to Return from Florida Trip

Mr and Mrs Ailer Taylor of Washington Street and Mrs Albion K Parris formerly of this city plan to return by week’s end from a three week motor trip to Florida where they report they are having fine time.

Ailer Taylor Washington Street Albion K. Parris Portland Florida

Miss Betty Anderson Welcomes New Apartment Venture

Miss Betty Anderson, daughter of Mr and Mrs Carl C Ander ing announces in Boston that she and Miss Nancy Sewall have secured an apartment. A son is reported with the soc. The notice appears in local social columns.

Betty Anderson Carl C. Andering Nancy Sewall Boston Cep

Local Residents and Visitors Share News and Visits

Sond nenaee notes social visits and movements among residents. Edward Gile hosts guests Lucille Davis and Abbott of Fra. Miss Margaret Manley West with her mother attend Halloween events. many travel to Brunswick, New York, and Wardham Mass for winter plans. several guests and caretakers visit Gardiner area, with hospital stays and illness updates for Mrs. Mabel McLain and others.

Manley West Margaret Edward Gile Lucille Davis N Abbott Frahave Richmond Constance Luce Brunswick Wrighter Park, Row Wilson Newton Mass Bowdoin College Luce John Skidmore Gar Joseph Mellen New York East Bowdeinham Aewless Donald Att Win- Trank Palmer Guilford J. N. Palmer

Man Retires After Heart Attacks Despite Good Health

He had suffered heart attacks previously but on retiring Sunday night seemed in good health.

First Winter in Alaska Inspires Awe in Maine Native

A Maine native on his first Alaskan winter describes Fairbanks on the snowy plain with subzero air and brief days. He notes a three day snowstorm approach from the mountains, views of Nome, the Arctic Ocean, and encounters with Inuit communities and Eskimos amid vast snow and strange sights.

Rawast Ne Banks Alaska Fairbanks Nome Arctic Ocean Esquimos Maine Ctic

James Footer Named Incomplete Notice

James Footer, son of Mr and Mrs Emery Footer, is referenced in an incomplete notice listing familial ties. Further details are unreadable in the fragment.

James, E. Footer Emery . Footer

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