Wright Crowley Church Wedding at Norwood Mass
Miss Phyllis Marie Crowley of Norwood and Calvin Bruce Wright of Bath were married at Grace Episcopal Church Norwood at 4 p.m. The couple will reside at 12 Plant Street Bath after a Cape Cod wedding trip. The bride teaches English and dramatics at Morse High School and is a Emerson College graduate. The groom, a Williams College and University of Maine alumnus, is a Bath postal clerk. Ceremony led by Rev Franklyn Boardman with organist Muriel Brock. Reception at the bride’s parents home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phyllis Marie Crowley
Norwood
Mass
Morse High
Calvin Bruce Wright
Bath
Grace Episcopal Church
Cape Cod
Plant Street
Wright
Josephs. Crowley
Morse High School
Norwood High
Emerson College
Boston
Elbridge R. Weight
Marshall Avenue
Williams College
University of Maine
Boston University
Franklyn Boardman
Grace Church
Muriel Brock
Crowley
Shirlie Holmes
Richard Crowley
Robert Moore
Portland
Judith Kaye Watts Celebrates Thirteenth Birthday
Judith Kaye Watts daughter of Mr and Mrs Paul Watts of 10 Central Avenue celebrated her 13th birthday Friday evening with a party at home. Prizes were won by Joyce Lemoine Beverly Knight Frances Witham Jean Carter and Sherry Robinson. A decorated cake ice cream cookies and ices were served. Judith received a Parker fountain pen. Attending were Donna McDougal Elvira Pecci Frances Witham Lillian Allain Joyce Lemoine Beverly Knight Jean Carter Rita Trask Sherry Robinson Elizabeth Bull Sally Ruth Stinson and Verna Lee Watts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judith Kaye Watts
Paul Watts
Central Avenue
Joyce Lemoine
Beverly Knight
Frances Witham
Jean Carter
Sherry Robinson
Judith
Parker
Donna McDougal
Elvira Pecci
Lillian Allain
Rita Trask
Elizabeth Bull
Sally
Ruth Stinson
Verna Lee Watts
Africa Area Coverage Reported At Twelve Million Square Miles
A historical reference notes Africa occupying about 12 000 000 square miles. The figure reflects geographic extent used in mid century summaries and maps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Africa
Small Flemmings Wedding Friday at Central Church
Miss Barbara Lorraine Flem mings daughter of Mr and Mrs Vernard Flemmings of 9 Adams court wed Ed win R Small Jr son of Mrs Elsie M Small of 19 Tallman street Friday evening at 7 45 at Central Congregational church with Rev Laforest E Hodgkins performing the single ring ceremony. Flowers and reception details follow with guests from out of town and local schools and Bath Iron Works worker Groom’s naval service and training noted. They reside at 38 Tower circle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara Lorraine Flemmings
Vernard Flemmings
Adams Court
Edwin R. Small, Jr
Elsie M Smal
Tallman Street
Central Congregational Church
Laforest E. Hodgkins
Nancy Small
Albion Flemmings
Lambert Park
Helen Flemmings
Robert Mullen
Hallowell
Small
Morse High School
Mr. Small
Morse
U.S. Navy
Caribbean
Maine Vocational Technical Institute of Augusta
Bath Iron Works
Tower Circle
World War II Veteran Named Morse High Social Studies Teacher
William S. Carmichael, Bowdoin cum laude graduate and World War II veteran, will join Morse High School as social studies teacher replacing David B. Wetherell. He previously taught at Houston High School and is a Bath resident with family ties to South Portland. Carmichael served in the U S Navy in the Pacific including Okinawa and earned his degree after the service. He is married to Barbara Sawyer of South Portland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William S. Carmichael
Bluff Road
Bowdoin
Morse High School
Loring R. Addison
Carmichael
George P. Carmichael
Central Avenue
Houston High School
David B. Wetherell
Freeport
Morse
South Portland High School
Bath
U. S. Navy
Pacific
Okinawa
W. J. Day
Morse High
Barbara Sawyer
South Portland
Beans and peas stretch budgets in weekly meals
If you monitor costs it helps to include dry beans and peas once or twice a week. There are many varieties of beans to choose from.
Miss Alice L Deehan Weds Cpl William C Moore
Miss Alice Louise Deehan marries Cpl William C Moore U S Army in a double ring nuptial Mass at St Mary’s church. The bride, maid of honor Miss Jane Crockett, and guests celebrate at a Brunswick reception. the couple plan a Far East posting after a Fort Benning training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Louise Deehan
William C. Moore
St. Mary's Church
John Bellefontaine
St. Mary’s
Jane Crockett
Brunswick
Francis Emery Wilson
Bath
Deehan
Moore
Arthur Deehan
Rose Street
Morse High School
Lettie Cromwell
Fenton Moore
Fort Benning
Far East Command
Alice May Preble Hosts Birthday Party
Alice Mae Preble daughter of Mr and Mrs Donald C Preble North street was guest of honor at a party Wednesday last week celebrating her fifth birthday Outdoor games and a candy hunt were enjoyed Suzanne Bartlett won the prize Alice Mae opened and displayed gifts then guests had refreshments in pale green decora tions Each child received a novelty paper hat and candy basket Refreshments included ice cream birthday cake cookies and punch Mrs Ronald Buffum helped with the party Guests included Bath residents Clinton Carter Barbara Buffum Suzanne Bartlett Ellen and Mary Thompson Callie and Vicki Norton Johnny Cook Delianne and Miriam Rodney Gloria Ann Pinkham Barbara and Carolyn French Johnny Greenlaw Brunswick and Deborah Caddy Winchester Mass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Mae Preble
Donald C. Preble
North Street
Suzanne Bartlett
Alice Mae
Ronald Buffum
Preble
Clinton Carter
Barbara Buffum
Ellen
Mary Thompson
Callie
Vicki Norton
Johnny Cook
Delianne
Miriam Rodney
Gloria Ann Pinkham
Barbara
Carolyn French
Bath
Johnny Greenlaw
Brunswick
Deborah Caddy
Winchester
Mass
Albert Thompson
Alice Rodney
Charles Pinkham
John Greenlaw
Twin County Farm Meeting Sets Sept 6 at Lewiston
Androscoggin and Sagadahoc Counties Agricultural Mobilization Committees announce a joint Family Farm Policy Review meeting for September 6 at 7 30 pm in the Central Maine Power Hall Lewiston 134 Main Street. Chairmen Hubert A Bowie and E L White say U S Department of Agriculture seeks input to improve services to family farms and farm families. A flavor change note is included about celery and pepper served with hot steamed rice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Androscoggin
Sagadahoc Counties
Central
Bowie
White
Railway mileage in continental U S declines since 1916
The text notes a long term fall in continental United States railway mileage from 254037 miles in 1916 to 225200 miles. It also mentions the Turfan low mood in western China at 427 feet below sea level.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Continental United States
Turfan
China
United States
Brazil
Bath Garden Club Hosts Guests at Sebasco
Bath Garden Club members met at Sebasco Summer home hosted by Mrs G Thomas Murphy with co host Mrs Roscoe P McFadden. The program featured Mrs Horatio L Baker on Herbs and How to Use Them and included plant displays, garden songs and notes on regional meetings and upcoming events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Thomas Murphy
Bath Garden Club
Sebasco
Roscoe P. McFadden
Ralph F. Mittendorf
Ohio
McFadden
Murphy
Horatio L. Baker
Horatio Baker
Tagus
Earl Perkins
Seth S. Mullins
Mittendorf
William W. Dennison
Frank Reinhoel
Donnating
Flora Bartlett
Woolwich
William P. Marks
Bath
Old Bristol
Damariscotta
Bath Club
Green Street
Alice Grace Lippincott
Woodbury
N. J
Mary Hull
Robert Gass
Portland
Frank H. Mason
Ann Sturgiss
Augusta
Mildred Gannon
New York City
Carroll Perkins
Harry O'Hara
Florham Park
Kenneth Francisco
Earl Farnham
Mina Snipe
Jane
Clara Lemont
Herbert Harris
Horace G. Morse
Geiger visit highlights Bath ties and awards
Dr. and Mrs. John C. Geiger of San Francisco left Bath for home after a visit that showcased the doctor's national fame and 32 decorations. Hostess Mrs. Dean accompanied them to Portland, where she wished them Godspeed. The visit featured teas and parties and recollections of Geiger’s work in medicine and surgery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Geiger
San Francisco
Calif
Bath
Geiger
Anna Morse
Fred R. E. Dean
Dummer Street
Portland
Health Department of
Carlos Finlay
Belgium
Leopold I
Greece
Christopher
Haita
Gas Turbine Engines Tested For Highway Freight Hauling
Experimental tests begin today on gas turbine engines for heavy highway freight. engineers assess efficiency, power, and reliability under load on transport routes and simulate real world conditions for potential fleet use.
Granite paving in Bath marks 1891 business boom
A 60 year retrospective notes Front and Center streets in Bath were surfaced with granite in 1891 under Mayor Fritz H. Twitchell as Bath Iron Works thrived. The work followed earlier gravel efforts and preceded sewer and water upgrades and the Gamewell fire alarm rollout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Times
Fritz H. Twitchell
Bath
Bath Iron Works
Front Street
Winslows Mills
Center Street
Front
Good Will Club Holds Annual Dinner at Dodge Inn
The Good Will Club’s annual dinner was held at Dodge Inn in North Edgecomb with 16 in attendance. Guests dined on a six o'clock menu, then met at Sagadahoc Ferry for the club business meeting and planned two upcoming suppers for charitable causes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Good Will Club
Dodge Inn
North Edgecomb
Woolwich
Costello P. Hall
Edward V. Reed
Sagadahoc Ferry
Bath Memorial Hospital
Charles H. Hunnewell
Jeanie
Edith Rice
Florence Carlton
Harry Fitch
Harry Walters
Freeman Oliver
Lowell Brown
Patricia Crocker
Chas. H. Hunnewell
Percy Bailey
John Kelley
Harrison Rust
Club
Blanche J. Bunker
Los Angeles
Cal
Highway Traffic Breaks All Records At Woolwich Point
State Police reported record breaking pre Labor Day traffic on U S highway 1 at Woolwich with heavy westbound flow. Sgt Ray Orcutt noted the influx of out of state cars as summer residents head home before the holiday exodus peak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woolwich
U. S
Charles MacDonald Wins First USGA Amateur Title in 1895
Charles MacDonald claimed the inaugural USGA Amateur Championship in 1895 marking the event's debut. The notable victory established MacDonald as the first champion in this national golf competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles MacDonald
USGA
Lydia D Cook Celebrates 90th Birthday in Bath
Lydia D Cook of 62 South Street marked her 90th birthday with friends visiting in Bath. Born in Woolwich to Gilbert and Martha Reed, she has lived in Bath over 80 years and remains active at Wesley Methodist Church and at home. She enjoys knitting, sewing, reading the daily paper, and listening to radio, with plans to visit Wollaston Mass soon and to see granddaughter Cynthia Paquet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia D. Cook
South Street
Cook
Woolwich
Gilbert
Martha Reed
Bath
Wesley Methodist Church
Sagadahoc Coun
Ers
Times
William A. Brown
James McKay
Boothbay Playhouse
Wollaston
Mass
Ralph Achorn
Union election sought at Bath plant by Congress Sportswear
Joseph Salerno of the Amalgamated Clothing Workers CIO said the Bath plant with about 175 workers will request a National Labor Relations Board election. The union has been organizing since 1947 and 60 employees attended a recent meeting as it seeks bargaining rights for wages and conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress Sportswear Co
Joseph Salerno
Boston
New England
Amalgamated Clothing Workers, Cio
National Labor Relations Board
Bath
Salerno
Congress
Congress Sportswear
CIO
Sweet Potatoes Rich in Vitamin A Content
A short health note highlights that sweet potatoes provide a high amount of vitamin A, underscoring their nutritional value for daily diets.
Golden Wedding of Mr and Mrs George A Hackett
Bowdoinham announces the golden wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs George A Hackett on Sept 11 with open house from 3 to 8 at their Richmond road home. They were married Sept 11, 1901, at the bride’s parents home in Richmond and have five children and seven grandchildren.
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George A. Hackett
Richmond Road
Mrs. Hackett
Lewis J. Little
Richmond
J. H. Scammon
The
Baptist Church
Silas Adams
Hackett
Kendall Bros
T.B
Brunswick
Bowdoinham
Merrymeeting Grange
Electa
CBS
Linwood Hackett
Richmond High School
Bristol
Augusta General Hospital
Helen Robinson
Coombs
Lawrence
Hampton
N.H
Hazel Maxwell
Bowdeinham
Harold
Linwood
Personal notices from area residents include travels and moves
Mrs. Phillip Rideout, patient at Eye and Ear Infirmary Portland, has returned home. Mrs. Mabel Baker Somerville Mass visited her cousin Mrs. Lottie Purington. Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Davis and daughter Beverly with Mrs. Ora Titcomb of Hampden were weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. Linwood Hackett. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Brown Brunswick moved into Harold Hackett place. Brown works at Brunswick Naval Air Base. Mr. and Mrs. Eli Miner and sons Donald and Robert returned to Buffalo N Y after a week with Reginald Dore. Winfield Lowell Sagadahoc Fertilizer Co. chemist on two weeks vacation. Mr. and Mrs. Vernie Tourtelotte moved Saturday to Frank Hackett house Clay Hill. Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Gay Groton Mass overnight guests of Mrs. Anna Palmer and daughters Eva and Alice Palmer. Laura Whitmore Gardiner visiting R A Dickinson. Mrs. Annie Cobb Main Street ill. Burton Tome and Clyde Pratt leaving Berry Poultry Farm for other work. Mr. and Mrs. Hollis Moore of
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phillip Rideout
Eye and Ear Infirmary
Portland
Mabel Baker
Somerville
Mass
Lottie Purington
Vernon Davis
Beverly
Ora Titcomb
Hampden
Linwood Hackett
Robert Brown
Brunswick
Harold Hackett Place
Brown
Brunswick Naval Air Base
Cynthia Osgood Celebrates Her Twelfth Birthday Party
Cynthia Osgood held a twelfth birthday party at the Osgood cottage on Phipps Point. Guests included Nancy Bruce Wilbur Higgins George Young Peter MacDonald and many others. Four birthday cakes were served with sandwiches punch and ice cream. cakes were made by her grandmother Mrs Roland Sudds and by Mrs Harold Tobey and Cynthia’s mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cynthia Osgood
Osgood
Phipps Point
Sharon Donald
Arariye Kittredge
Adelle Rubin
Charlene Soule
Wilbur Higgins
Roland .Sudds
Harold Tobey
Nancy Bruce
George Young
Peter MacDonald
Sharon MacDonald
Marilyn Kittredge
Sharon Owen
Irginia MacDaniel
Bobby MacDaniel
Faith Soule
Anne Miller
Judy Stover
Jean Sudds
Nancy Sudds
Ee Jane Robinson
Janice Robinson
Mary Hammond
Connie Hammond
William Bruce
Arthur MacDonald
Robert MacDaniel
Owen
Carroll Sudds
Tobey Robinson
Roland Sudds
Vacation Season Ends With Small Point Beach Party
Labor Day weekend closes the season at Small Point with a costume party and a prize for the best group theme A Harem. The Small Point Choral Society hosts the annual beach party marking season’s end. Nicholas Sewall wins first prize in sailing, David Sewall wins senior prize for adults.
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Small Point
Nicholas Sewall
Sumner Sewall
David Sewall
Flags Fly Over Palace of Governors in Santa Fe
Flags of Spain Mexico and the United States were displayed over the Palace of Governors in Santa Fe New Mexico highlighting a historic exchange of flags through the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
Mexico
United States
Palace of Governors
Santa Fe
New Mexico
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Wright-Crowley
First Federal Savings 24 Loan Association
Front ST. Bath
Alice L. Deehan
Cpl. W. C. Moore
St. Mary’s Church
Alice May Preble
Little Lady
Twin County Farm Meeting
E. L. White
Sagadahoc County Group
Mrs. Geiger
Mize
Woolwich Barracks
NLRB
Millay Road
Back Hill
Lisbon
Christine Huntress
Edna Tome
Horace Moffat
Bowdoinham Baptist Church
East Machias
Leroy Williams
Moody Rest Home
Hoot Cotten
Sime Calvet
Peking Po
Asd
Lakewood
Glenn Ford
Gene Tierney
Pe A Et
Wed
Nesdays
H.p
Bailey’s Serewrore
North St
Bath, Maine
Uptown
PSI
NLL UN
Daltons
Randolph Scott
Evalyn Stephen McNally
Kentucky
Jerry Colonna
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