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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Sep 04, 1947

Page

5

Married Monday Morning Wedding at St. Church

The ceremony for Timothy C. Maney and his bride took place Monday morning at St. Church. The bride wore a light blue suit with a white hat and gardenia corsage, attended by Miss Dorothy U of Round Pond in a gray suit with yellow ladlioli corsage. Andrew W York, brother of the groom, served as best man. Miss Barbara Hatt officiated. Guests included Mrs. Mary ette of Yarmouth and Bar Harbor travelers who planned to reside with their parents in West Bath after the ceremony.

St. 'S Church Timothy C. Maney Henry Ne Dorothy U Round Pond Andrew W York Misa Barbara Hatt Erie Weno Mabel Wilson Mary,ette Yarmouth Nova Harbor West Bath

Cunningham Birthday Party for Large Group

Earl Ingham and Alexander of Brunswick hosted a festive birthday gathering for a large group of friends. The dining room featured crepes and balloons with colorful decorations. Favors and candy were given. Cath received many nice gifts.

Ingham Alexander Brunswick Cath

Elks Gather for Maine Elks Event at Bath Thomas Point

Estimated 800 to 600 Elks will convene for old acquaintances and sports events. Schedule includes a seven inning Lewiston vs Bath game at 10:80 am, races, obstacle events, and prizes from local Elks and lodges. Notables from state civic life expected. Bath lodge transportation and ticket committees active. event planned at Bath club with 7:30 pm meeting.

Elks Lewiston Rockland Rts.eegram Harry W. Thebeau Smatenan Bath Club Bath Lodge Thornton Henderson John McLaughlin Harold Perry Maurice Glidden Jesse W. Allen Edward J. McMann Leslie Plant Louis Cormier Frank Rienoehl Harry W. Thebeau, Sr Maine John D. Clifford U. S Alton A. Lescard Louis J. Brann W. S. Newell Pee Bath Iron Wors'Corp Archibald M. Main, Sr Bath Iron Works Corp Rodney Foyler Daniel J. Crowley Grand Lodge of Elks Biddeford Thomas Point

Rosses Welcome Son Born at Maine General Hospital

Mr and Mrs Rodney A Ross Jr of Washington Street are the parents of a son born Monday at Maine General Hospital in Portland.

Rodney A. Ross, Jr Washington Street Maine General Hospital Portland

Ruby 60th anniversary party for Bath couple Greenblatt

Mr and Mrs Solomon K Greenblatt hosted a Washington Street party marking 60 years since their marriage in Boston in 1907. The event featured flowers gifts and a decorated cake as family and friends sent telegrams and greetings from near and far.

Solomon K. Greenblatt Washington ‘Street Boston Bath Greenblatt Morris Rosa Ter Sol Levine A Greenblatt New York City Herbert W. McCabe Louis Petlock Isadore Singer Ada Greenblatt Iss Riva Greenblatt Abraham Greenblatt Isear Greenblatt Owen Lee Greenbla Morris Goldstein Jacob Smith Sam Levin Max Katz Abraham Miller Nathan Press Benjamin Zimmerman Harold Rubin Louis Silverman Kirk Diamant Sarah Silverman

August Sets Maine Heat and Rain Records

August was a record making month in heat and rainfall with state extreme heat records broken. The month had 30 fair days and one light rain, contrasting with last year’s 18 fair and 11 rainy days. Morning temperatures ranged up to 72, cooler mornings reached 51, and September opened with 52 with overall ideal conditions.

Maine

London Bath couple wed in Winter Grief Parsonage ceremony

Samuel B. London and Bertha Evelyn Three of North Bath united in marriage Sunday afternoon at the Winter Grief Parsonage. Rev. Joseph O. Purdue officiated the single ring service with Mrs. Rebecca A. Feero and M. Jane Feero as witnesses.

Samuel B. London Bertha Evelyn North Bath Ieee Joseph O. Purdue Rebecca A. Feero M. Jane Feero

Plan Lawn Party and Supper September 12

An old fashioned lawn party and baked bean supper is set for September 12 at the home of J and Mrs Stanley Elwell Route 1 Woolwich. The event features outdoor cooking, drinks, candy and crafts from five to seven with a bean supper on the Elwell porch and grove access via the Elwell Greenhouse entrance. The affair supports the Nequasse church groups including Congregations church representatives, the Mothers club and the auxiliary.

Stanley Elwell Route 1 Woolwich Elwell Cohen Congregations Mothers’ Club Jes Nequasse

Flora Hunt Engaged to Fletcher Dunn for Sep 7 Wedding

Miss Flora Evelyn Hunt of East Brunswick engaged to Fletcher Dunn of Brushton New York. Flora, a Cony High graduate of 1942, served in the U S Navy at Brunswick Naval Air Station and University of Maine Annex. Fletcher Dunn, a Clarkson College student, served as a U S Air Force pilot in Europe. Wedding planned for Sunday September 7 at the Brushton church.

Isaiah W. Hunt East Brunswick Flora Evelyn Fletcher Rant’ Dunn Vivian Dunn Brushton N. Y Miss Hunt Cony High School Augusta U. S. Navy Brunswick Naval Air Station University of Maine Dunn Clarkson College of Technology Potsdam

Suburb Civic Club Meets at Winneganee Center

The Suburb Civic Club gathered Thursday evening at the Winneganee Community clubhouse for a brief business session followed by a social hour. Refreshments were served by chairwoman Mrs. Robert P. Manson with help from Mrs. Harold Mott Mrs. Walter Rogers and Mrs. Arline Totman. The next meeting is planned for September 11.

Engagement of Colleen Constance Wyman to Albert Cook

Selectman and Mrs Raymond Wyman of Phippsburg announce the engagement of their daughter Colleen Constance to Albert E Cook of Yarmouth. Both are graduates of North Yarmouth Academy in June. No wedding date has been set.

Mildred Elizabeth Black C. E. Black Middle Street Mildred Elizabeth Fernand Joseph Pomerleau Alfred Pomerleau Naymond Court Miss Black New England Telephone Co Pomerleau Bath Iron Works Woadina de

Mrs Wilson and family visit Augus family home

Mrs Donald B. Wilson and her son Stephen, with Mrs Pearl Campbell of High Street, are spending the day in Augus at the home of Mrs Earl Huson.

Donald B. Wilson Stephen Pearl Campbell High ‘Street Augus Earl Huson

Birthday surprise honors Mrs Bertrand at Floral Street

Mrs Ralph Bertrand of Floral Street celebrated her birthday with a dinner and evening party at Mee Mage. Arthur C Ys mine wood Allee Filingwood Esther to town presented second surprise. Refreshments and fall themed decorations accompanied a cake and motion pictures for guests including Mr and Mrs Brown Merrill Chute Dudley Leavitt and Bertrand families.

Ralph Bertrand Floral Street Arthur’c Esther Ba Bertrand Kenda Satars Brown Merrill Chute Dudley Leavitt Bertrand

Donalene Sail Daily Draws Bath Residents to Boothbay Harbor

Bath residents boarded the launch Donalene for a boat trip to Boothbay Harbor from Broad Street landing. Sunday trips carried 40 locals, including A. Gross and Mrs. Smith, with Labor Day travelers like C. Webster and Jene Loeser joining the voyage. The Donalene planned to depart at 10:30 a.m.

Bath Boothbay Harbor Broad Street A. Ae Gross Harles Smith William Hatch Florence E. Troop Joseph Wilson Robert H. Gordon C. F. Ae Webster Jene Anne Loeser Dorothy ‘Murrey John G. Lemont John H. Landers Dorothy Olsen Evelyn Snow Hulda Agers Orrings Clifton

Past Matrons Club Hosts Day's Ferry Gathering

The Genesta chapter O E S Past Matrons met at Mrs. Albion L Corliss Day's Ferry with 6 30 picnic lunch in the dining room Beautiful flowers decorated the home Mrs David Rich assisted. Plans for a monthly prize were discussed and the winner will provide a prize for the next meeting Hostesses for October were named Miss Katherine Leonard Mrs Esther Oliver Mrs Paul G Bagdikian Mrs Jason Merrill and Mrs Harry Deering. The October meeting is set for October 15. Prizes were awarded to Mrs Paul G Bagdikian Miss Katherine Leonard Mrs Fred Osgood and Mrs Esther Oliver. Attending were Mrs Herbert Morse Mrs Fred Osgood Horace Ward Mrs David Rich Mrs Esther Oliver Mrs Albion L Corliss Miss Katherine Leonard and guest Mrs Elnora Oliver.

Genesta Albion L. Corliss Paul G. Bagdikian Jason A. Merrill Harry G. Deering Katherine Leonard Fredood Esther Oliver Herbert Morse Fred Osgood Horace Ward David Rich Elnora Oliver

Inner Wheel Meeting at Sabine Home

The Inner Wheel club met Thursday afternoon at Mrs. William J. Craft's summer home in Sabine with sixteen members present. Edna Cook and Retta Carey were among the guests. Mrs. Frederick D. Hill reported on a tea at Togus hospital for 120 patients and guests. Planning proceeded for a rummage sale on Sept 19 with Mrs. G Thomas and Mrs. Wil-Skelton as co-chairs. The next meeting is Sept 11 at the Country Club with Mrs. Clyde Faulkner hosting.

William J. Craft Sabine Edna Cook Retta Carey Frederick D. Hill Togus Hospital Donald Ro Charles T. Small, Jr Clyde Faulkner G. Thomas Wil Skelton Country Club Lessert

Spinning Wheel Invention Spreads Across India

The spinning wheel originated in India and remains widely used there. It highlights a durable textile technology that shaped local industry and daily life for generations.

India

St Marys Church wedding in Bath Maine Saturday

The wedding of Miss Siminie Avery to John Hinds took place at St Marys Church with Rev Father Co officiating. The bridal party included Alice Avery as maid of honor, and Francis McPherson on organ. The couple will reside at 16 Andrews Road after a weeklong honeymoon and then at their Bath home.

York Street John Hinds Francis McPherson Nathan Watson On Hinds South Pacific New England Tel. & Tel. Co Go Hinds Andrews Road

Rural School Lunches Visit Planned for Bowdoinham Osham

The Home Demonstration Agent will visit rural schools in Bowdoinham and Osham to demonstrate student and parent lunch practices. Additional schools will be visited during the month. A hot lunch is ideal but a nutritious packed lunch is essential where hot meals are not possible, using peanut butter cheese tomatoes carrots and other items to support teeth gums bones and overall health.

Bowdoinham Osham

Many Bath Veterans Cash Their Bonds

Two hundred fourteen Bath area veterans cashed terminal leave bonds at local banks. Bonds paid 24 percent annual interest and were issued to enlisted personnel for unused leaves. A flood of ex GIs lined up at banks, with Bath Trust Company reporting 80 cashees and others fewer. First National Bank cashed 64.

Bath Memne Cape United States Bath Trust Company First National Bank Bath Savings Institution Bath National Bank

Community notes and auctions linked to Bowdoinham residents

Meetings set for the second and fourth Mondays. The Sixty three club hosted at Mrs. Shahh sale at the Denham homestead on the River vent. Auktion planned for Saturday. Residents including Mr and Mrs Charles Williams of Gardiner bought contents of personal items. Philadelphia bound Mr Lauris Wilson and Mrs Wilson recently returned from Jourd with Girard College.

Q Turner Merrill Ae George Braw Denham Ho Charles Williams Gardiner Lauris Wilson Philadelphia Wilson Girard College Jane Harrington Portland Charles Erry Roland Mackay Mackay Ida Mackay Augusta Myrtie Cutler Charles Hatch Bowdeinham Sabine Karl Hatch Forest Fides Dana Carl Brown Cold Springs N. Y Eva Rideout Camden George Oars Rey Mrs. Brown

Mr and Mrs How Leavite Hosts Frayed Reception

Fragmentary notes report a gathering for Mr and Mrs How Leavite with guests including Bette Anne and Deeney poem by Sabine. Details unclear due to damaged OCR but social event framing remains.

How Leavite Deeney Sabine Ter Bette Anne

Car thefts rise when ignition keys left in vehicle

About 75 percent of car thefts occur where the owner has the ignition keys in the automobile.

Visiting Gore Beat acker in Mt. Vernon area noted violinist success

Mary Rondo visits Mt. Vernon New York where violinist Maxine Webber, once of Freeport, is celebrated for a concert with the Eastern Slope Music Festival in North Conway. Robert Turner and family share news from Mt. Vernon and Wis­casset. Mrs. Sedgley and Mrs. Lilly host Bay Road gathering with lunch and cards. Mrs. Phillip improves after illness in London.

Naa Se Gore Beat Ee Hardin Notine Mary Rondo Mt. Verenon N. Y Maxine Webber North Conway Freeport Robert Turner Mt. Vernon Aaa Sacha Siegars Fred Siegars Wiscasset Alice Sedgley Mary Lilly Bay Road

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