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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Sep 01, 1949

Page

5

M Gowan Everely Burned Aboard Berwindvale

Bernard J McGowan a 41 year old A B of 260 Front Street suffered severe third degree burns after a steam pipe on the collier Berwindvale burst while berthed at Newport News Virginia during coal loading. He received treatment aboard then at Riverside hospital and is expected to recover. Mrs McGowan rushed to join him and both plan to return to Bath. The Berwindvale owned by Wilmore Steamship Co and Berwick White agents were loading and leaving Newport News to continue voyages.

Bernard J. McGowan A. B Front Street S. S. Berwindvale Newport News Berwindvale Bath Kennebec Wharf Riverside Hospital McGowan Mr. McGowan Newport Wilmore Steamship Co Boston Berwick-White

Teen age circle members invited to state fair exhibits

Teen Age Sewing Circle of Bath and Harvesters 4 H club of West Bath receive invitations to display work at the State Fair in Lewiston September 5 to 10. Exhibitors include Harriet MacDougall Joan Batchelder Kathryn Lenfest Ann Cohen Janet Cohen Marie Michaud Jean Brown Marjorie Bourget Martha Wood Susan Watt Jane Allen Virginia Whitney Carolyn Stackpole Joan Giacobbe Waneta Estes Bethel Estes Judith Losier Bonnie Belanger Lauretta Barter. Harvesters members Gerald Losier and Dennis Farrow send knife holders. Calves will be shown September 9 by Robert Belanger Edward Estes Roland Barter and Albert Barter.

4-H Club of Bath Harvesters 4-H Club West Bath Lewiston Harriet MacDougall Joan Batchelder Kathryn Lenfest Ann Cohen Janet Cohen Marie Michaud Jean Brown Marjorie Bourget Martha Wood Susan Watt Jane Allen Virginia Whitney

Three Mrs. Page Wyman Talbot Bridges Return Home

Mrs. Page Wyman Mrs. Charles Talbot and Mrs. Made lyn Bridges, who spent the past two weeks at the Morgan cottage at Popham Beach, have returned to their homes in this city.

Page Wyman Charles Talbot Madelyn Bridges Morgan Popham Beach

Desmond White wedding at St Marys Church in Bath

Miss Evelyn Mary White became the bride of Albert Henry Desmond in a nine oclock ceremony at St Marys Church. Rev Timothy C Maney performed the rites. A reception followed at Mrs. Frank Durants Center Street home. The couple will reside on Oak Street after a New York wedding trip.

Albert H. Desmond St. Mary’s Church Evelyn Mary White Albert Henry Desmond Timothy C. Maney Frank Durant Center Street Carleton Andrews Ruth Williams Herbert C. White West Bath Vivian L. White Marie E. White Bride Anna May Berry Woolwich Jere W. Desmond USN Rhode Island Leon J. White Joseph F. Desmond Albert E. Desmond Mr. Desmond Oak Street Morse High School Northeastern Business College Portland B. P. O. E. Club Desmond Navy Davison Sears Roebuck University of Maine Chi Omega Sorority Sigma Mu Sigma Hyde Windlass Co New York

Vacationing Mc Mann Family Spends Two Weeks at Lake Cobbesseecontee

Mr and Mrs Albert H Mc Mann reside at 1492 Washington Street. They are spending a two week vacation at Lake Cobbesseecontee with their daughter Gretchen. Their two sons Jeffery and Peter stay with their aunt Mrs Frank Lehane of 8 Robinson Street for the same period.

Albert H. McMann Washington Street Lake Cobbesseecontee Gretchen Jeffery Peter Frank Lehane Robinson Street

Thompson Fiske wedding in Bowdoin Chapel Brunswick

Miss Anne Adams Fiske daughter of Charles and Alice Fiske of New York married John Means Thompson III son of John and Mary Thompson Jr. at Bowdoin College Chapel Brunswick Maine officiated by Rev J Reg Moodey. Reception at Cold Spring Farm Phippsburg Kennebec river. Guests included family, graduates, and Phi Beta Kappa member groom.

John M. Thompson III Anne Adams Fiske Charles Parker Fiske Park Avenue N. Y Bowdoin College Brunswick John Means Thompson III John Means Thompson, Jr Waccabuc J Reginald Moodey Trinity Church Hewlett Longs Island

Tea and Bridge Party for Hospital Benefit at York Hall

A hospital benefit event in Waterville featured a tea and bridge party at York hall, hosted by the Hospital Auxiliary ahead of the October hospital fair. Fifteen tables were in play with large tea attendance, awards for auction and contract winners, and gifts donated by local residents.

Memorial Hospital York Hall William D. Sewall Washington Street Gladioli William Blair Nurses Alumnae Association Edward Footer Louis J. Petlock Robert Manson Frank A. Givin George Barker Marcia Stinson Edward Lee Marius H. Page Milton H. Trott John Henderson Frank Kennison Ruth Thompson Eleanor H. Voorhee

Shumway Daughter Engaged to Bath Iron Works Employee

John C. Shumway of South Berwick announces the engagement of his daughter Gertrude B. Shumway of Bath to Frank E. Harvie, son of Mr. and Mrs. William H. Harvie of Bath. Miss Shumway serves as secretary to the city manager while Harvie works in the accounting department at Bath Iron Works Corp. No wedding date is set.

John C. Shumway South Berwick Gertrude—B. Shumway Bath Frank E. Harvie William H. Harvie Miss Shumway Mr. Harvie Bath Iron Works Corp

Elizabeth Hill Weds Arnold Brewer in Grace Church

Elizabeth Louise Hill became the bride of Arnold Brewer Jr at Grace Episcopal church with Rev Charles M Tubbs performing the double ring ceremony. The couple, from Boothbay Harbor and Boston, will reside at 94 Queensberry Street Boston after a reception at the bride's parents home.

Arnold Brewer, Jr Elizabeth Louise Hill Walter M. Hill Frederick D. Hill Boothbay Harbor Charles M. Tubbs Grace Episcopal Church Charlotte Aitken Roslindale Mass Marian’ Hill Falmouth Priscilla Freeman Westfield N. J Alice Brewer Arlene Waite Percy Coombs North Street Brewer Morse High School Peter Bent Brigham Hospital School of Nursing Hyde Memorial Home Boston Arnold Brewer Maine Central Institute Pittsfield Burdette College

Engagement announced for Pearl Erskine to Erwin Skillin

Mr and Mrs Alton Erskine of Wiscasset announce the engagement of their daughter Pearl J to Erwin M Skillin son of Mrs Vera Skillin of Woolwich Miss Erskine is a 1950 graduate of Wiscasset academy Erwin Skillin works for Hillcrest Poultry Co and the couple plan a future marriage in Maine

Alton Erskine Wiscasset Pearl J Erwin M. Skillin Vera Skillin Woolwich Miss Erskine Wiscasset Academy Skillin Hillcrest Poultry Co

Reid Park Development to Begin in September

Plans indicate actual development of Reid Park at Georgetown will start in September with bids for a combined dam and bridge across the canal near Mile Beach to be advertised next week. The project aims to flood a 300 acre lagoon for safe swimming, provide park road access, and feature two wooden gates, beach stone construction, and a foot-traffic bridge while cars use a surrounding highway.

Reid Park Georgetown State Park Commission Mile Beach

Farewell Surprise for Mrs Mabel Paquet

Members of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union hosted a farewell surprise at Mrs Harriet Wright's home for Mrs Mabel Paquet treasurer who plans to move to Burlington Vermont Devotions were led by Mrs Theresa Hill and the group sang for the guest Readings prayers poems and songs followed with gifts a trading post and refreshments The meeting closed with a farewell hymn and benediction.

Woman's Christian Temperance Union Harriet Wright Union Street Mabel Paquet Union Burlington, Vt Paquet Theresa Hill Nellie Brown Bertha Chase

Westport Bridge to Become Fact at Last

Westport Island appears set for a long awaited bridge with traffic slated May 1, 1950. State Senator Edward B. Denny announced the plan as bonds are sold and W. H. Hinman Co. holds the contract, replacing the ferry service that has operated for years. Nearby, Mrs. Mercie MacFadden learns her son Maynard, aboard the yacht Haida, is en route from Seattle to California after a Alaska trip.

Westport Island Edward B. Denny W. H. Hinman Co Mercie MacFadden Bedford Street Maynard Seattle Wash California Alaska

Bowdoinham Extension Day Highlights Farm Skills and Socials

The 32nd annual field and demonstration day at the Millay farm featured sessions by the Extension Service, Farm Bureau, and Soil Conservation Service with crafts, home sewing, textile painting, stone wall work, poultry house construction, and farm tours. Social events included a clambake by Emerson Lane American Legion, a Cemetery Association card party, and family visits. Bowdoinham schools and assorted personal notes filled the rest of the community page.

Extension Service Farm Bureau and Soil Conservation Service Millay Farm Sedley Berry Farm Village Cemetery Association Margaret Gile Fisher Road Emerson Lane Post American Legion East Bowdoinham Legionnaires Bowdoinham Brunswick High School Comfort Branch Sunshine Society Merrymeeting Grange Hall Cemetery Association Romeo Mains Rebecca Mitten Elizabeth Antell Belle Savage Augusta Arthur Johnson Frank Siegars Barbara Siegars Topsham Vera Winters Waterville Robert Wade Bradford Mass Frances Lynn Allentown Roy Magee West Medford Wilbur Brown Brunswick Alfred Johnson Dallas Tex Ruth McCrater Hanover N. H Albion Dunlap Harvard Dexter Stevens Dexter 3Rd Howard Edward Wilson Philadelphia Misses Pearl Gladys Doris Raymond William Raymond Berlin Emma_ Ferguson Prudence Hamilton Adele Ernest Curtis Charles Hackett Bowdeinham Marcia Adams Ethel Willis

Local Notices Mention Area Residents and Station Schedule

The excerpt lists residents visiting and staying with relatives in Maine and New England. It notes the Maine Central station will be closed on Saturdays starting January 3, and mentions Tana E. Allen visiting Portland, Linden Little and family in Greenfield, and Linwood Hackett visiting Hampton, New Hampshire with his brother and wife Lawrence Hackett.

Maine Central Tana E. Allen Portland Linden Little Greenfield Mass Lawrence Hackett

Engagement of Anne Elizabeth Peckham and Walter Morse Hill Jr

Mr and Mrs Wentworth Peckham of Halifax announce the engagement of their daughter Anne Elizabeth to Walter Morse Hill Jr son of Mr and Mrs Walter Morse Hill of North Street Miss Peckham is a Halifax Dalhousie student and former West Brook Portland and Springfield graduate Morse Hill a Morse High 1945 graduate attended the University of Maine and studies at Wentworth Institute Boston No wedding date has been set.

Wentworth Peckham Halifax N. S Anne Elizabeth Walter Morse Hill North Street Miss Peckham Classical High School Springfield Mass Westbrook Junior College Portland Dalhousie University Morse High Hill University of Maine Wentworth Institute Boston

Engagement Announced for Dolores Marie Tilton and Richard Katula

Mr and Mrs Harold Tilton announce the engagement of their daughter Dolores Marie to Richard C Katula son of Mr and Mrs Michael J Katula of 813 Washington street The couple plan an October wedding Dolores graduated Morse High School last June and works at W T Grant Co store Katula is attached to the carrier Midway and is now stationed in Norfolk Virginia

Harold Tilton Waterville Dolores Marie Richard C. Katula Michael J. Katula Washington Street Miss Filton Morse High School W. T. Grant Co Katula Midway Norfolk Planni

Landscapes Exhibition at Bowdoin Museum

Beginning Thursday and continuing through the month the Bowdoin College Museum of Fine Arts presents an exhibition of landscapes in oil and watercolor by Audrey Soule of Boston and Falmouth Foreside. Soule, born in England, has spent most of her life in the United States, is married to a Maine shipbuilding family member from South Freeport, and has a Harvard sophomore son. She spends winters in Boston with a studio, studied at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts, and privately with Kay Peterson Parker and Marian P. Sloane in oils.

Bowdoin College Museum of Fine Arts Audrey Soule Boston Falmouth England Kay Peterson Parker Marian P. Sloane

Mazeiko Announces Eugenia to Appel in Centerville

Mr and Mrs Michael Mazeiko of Arrowside announce the Eugenia to Donald Robert Appel of Centerville Iowa The couple plan to be married in November and will make their home in Iowa.

Michael Mazeiko Arrowside Eugenia Donald Robert Appel Centerville Iowa

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Senter’s, Inc M’gowan Everely Lewis Prentiss Maple Street Courtney Elizabeth Richard White Mountains Rosota Savings2“Loan Association Front ST. Bath.me Bowdoin Chapel Cold Spring Farm Phippsburg Elizabeth L. Hill Grace Church H.p Hardware North St Bath, Maine Commission Mrs W.C.T.U Westport Bridge Lakewood Theatre Lakewood Players Wallis Clark Reg Red Ryder Buondies BK Singleton - Lake RAY Mill and Cox Ruth Farrow Newark Burt Lancaster Paul Henreid Patent Dana Andrews Maureen O'Hara Ery Daley, Hinckle Sagadahoc Furniserry C. E. Baker Ford Water Street Ferry House Bridger
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