Morse High Honor Graduate Marries Sgt Richard Fortin
Miss Rolande Angela Girard, Morse High School 1951 honor graduate, wed Sgt. Richard F. Fortin of the U S Army in an Sept 3 ceremony at St John s Church Brunswick. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs Rodolphe Girard of Topsham, wore white satin and Chantilly lace. The couple planned a wedding trip to the White Mountains and will reside in New Jersey while Fortin is stationed at Fort Hancock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolande Angela Girard
Morse High School
Richard F. Fortin
U. S. Army
Carteron
St. John’s Church
Brunswick
Rodolphe Girard
Topsham
Brunswick Savings Institution
Sgt
Fortin
Fort Hancock
N. J
National Guard
Mario Fortin
Stella Maris Convent
Biddeford
Sacred Heart Convent
Jackman
St. Francis College
R. B. Fortin
Lucille Pinette
Bertrand Girard
Albert Caron
Eagle
Indian Rest
Carmel Rollins
White Mountains
Mrs. Fortin
New Jersey
Birthday party honors Royden Haines third anniversary
Royden Haines was hosted at his grandparents home in North Bath for a birthday party celebrating his third anniversary. Four decorated cakes and a buffet lunch accompanied games and music. Attendees included Sewall Pearson Sadie Fogg Isabelle Fisher Earl Pearson Charles Amberson Richard Holderness Noriie Hunt Thomas Staples James Cobb George De Wolfe Raymond Foster Frazier Haines Ray Kneedland Lester Bennett Eukala Haines Arnold Haines Charlotte Haines Diane Staples Dorothy Staples Cynthia Staples George Staples Royden G Haines Jackie Bettes Myrtle DeWolfe Gayle DeWolfe Alfie Haines Annette Haines Jimmy Pearson Deborah Pearson Judith Cobb Dorinda Hunt Lorraine Hunt Eddie Haines George Gage Linda Gage and Richard Holderness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royden Haines
Royden D. Haines
North Bath
Sewall Pearson
Sadie Fogg
Isabelle Fisher
Topsham
Earl Pearson
New London
Conn
Charles Amberson
Richard Holderness
Noriie Hunt
Thomas Staples
James Cobb
George de Wolfe
Raymond Foster
Frazier Haines
Ray Kneedland
Lester Bennett
Eukala Haines
Arnold Haines
Charlotte Haines
Dianna Staples
Dorothy Staples
Cynthia Staples
George Staples
Royden G. Haines
Jackie Bettes
Myrtle DeWolfe
Gayle DeWolfe
Alfie Haines
Annette Haines
Jimmy
Genesta Chapter opens fall season at Masonic Temple
Genesta Chapter O E S held its first Fall meeting Friday evening at the Masonic Temple with large attendance. Routine business and committee appointments followed, memorial services were conducted, and guests from Philadelphia and Cedartown attended. The next meeting is Sept 21 with plans for a rehearsal Sept 16 and a social hour after.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Genesta
O.E.S
Masonic Temple
Ruth Hathorne
Rose Rogers
North End
Florence Maas
Center
Anne Deering
South End
Zylpha Richardson
Mildred Clark
Mildred Taggart
Evelyn Wyman
Freda Bagdikan
Esther Oliver
John Wishart
Ernest Wade
Nellie Hinckley
Good Will Farm
Carrie Herr
Philadelphia
Ralph Bowen
Cleveland
Cedartown
Paul G. Bagdikian
J. Fred Tobey
Ray Howe
Temple
Leah Page
Sabino Colony Ends Season With Picnic and Dance
The Sabino colony closed its season on Saturday September 1 with a hall picnic supper attended by about 70. After lunches a penny auction led by Mrs Ralph McNary and Mrs George Cameron, followed by a songfest led by Lloyd Hooker. The evening ended with general dancing as cottages shut for the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sabino
Ralph McNary
George Cameron
McNary
Lloyd Hooker
Charlotte Owen
Lula Lemont
Thomas Aikenhead
Bath Teacher Returns From European Educational Tour
Mrs. Granville M. Colby, seventh grade teacher at Central Grammar, returns to 10 Quimby Street after three months abroad in England Scotland and France. She studied at Oxford University for four weeks, lectured on American education, and visited the Festival of Britain Paris and Edinburgh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Granville M. Colby
Quimby Street
England
Scotland
France
Oxford University
Colby
Central Grammar
New York City
the Dock
University
Oxford
Mrs. Colby
Bath
Edinburgh
Edinburgh Castle
William S. Newell
Eastham Guild, Jr
Barbara Ross
Quemby Hall
Leicester
Paris
Eva
Palace Versailles
Nuisance Laws Pass in 95th Maine Legislature
The 95th Maine legislature enacted new nuisance laws including making possession of poisonous snakes a public nuisance. It repeals an old dumping statute and sets a fine up to 50 dollars for dumping waste where highway limits are unknown. It also criminalizes dumping rubbish on another's land without consent with a maximum fine of 25 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Mrs Charles Murray Confined With Summer Cold
Mrs Charles Murray of Weeks Street is confined to her home with a summer cold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Murray
Weeks Street
Bath Pastor Preaches in Historic Old Porter Meetinghouse
Rev. Curtis L. Stanley of the First Church of the Nazarene led the fifth annual worship at the Old Porter meetinghouse in Porter Oxford County Maine on Sept 2. The event, sponsored by the Parsonsfield Porter Historical Society, featured a picture plate with brief history of the meetinghouse built in 1819, finished 1824, and dedicated 1828. Rev Meyert of River side Kezar Falls assisted, with Flora Carpenter at the organ and Alten Chellis in the quartet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtis L. Stanley
First Church of the Nazarene
Old Porter Meetinghouse
Porter
Parsonsfield- Porter Historical Society
Stanley
Old Meetinghouse
Oxford County
Maine
Jeremiah Bullock
H. O. Meyert
Riverside Methodist Church
Kezar Falls
Flora Carpenter
Alten Chellis
Biddeford- Saco
Miss Frances Marks Completes Nursing Course
Miss Frances Marks daughter of Mr and Mrs William P Marks of 370 Front Street returns home after graduation from Wagner College School of Nursing Staten Island New York She trained at Halloran Veterans Hospital Sea View Tuberculosis Hospital Creedmoor State Psychiatric Richmond Borough Hospital Todt Hill Nursing School Staten Island Hospital and will take New York State Board exams November 1 and 2 1951. Formal diploma presentation set for June 1952.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Marks
William P. Marks
Front Street
Wagner College, School of Nursing
Staten Island
N. Y
Miss Marks
W. P. Marks
Leonard Marks
Closter
N. J
George Cameron
Brooklyn
Charles Keller
Goshen
Halloran Veterans Hospital
Seaview Tuberculosis Hospital
Creedmoor State Psychiatric
Richmond Borough Hospital
Todt Hill Nursing School
Richmond
Staten Island Hospital
Marks
Coster, N. J
Former Bath Pastor May Be Candidate
Rev. Ernest Heywood former Knight Memorial church pastor in Calais and ex Wesley Methodist Bath pastor is expected to seek the Third District congressional nomination in the October 1 special primary. He is the lone Democrat among eight Republican entrants and has prior campaign experience in 1950. Heywood has worked with the Washington County Chamber of Commerce Quoddy tidal project committee and met President Truman on a Down East delegation in Washington. He attended the Maine Conference of Methodist churches in May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Heywood
Knight Memorial Methodist Church
Calais
Wesley Methodist Church
Bath
U.S
Frank Fellows
Heywood
Washington County
Birthday Party for Susan J Marchant
Miss Susan J Marchant hosted a Friday birthday party on Lincoln Street to celebrate her sixth birthday. Friends attended included Judith Austin Annette Belanger Nancy Bruce Pamela Glynn Jackie Page Joyce Sabo Ricky Woods and Tommy Marchant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susan J. Marchant
Lincoln Street
Judith Austin
Annette Belanger
Nancy Bruce
Pamela Glynn
Jackie Page
Joyce Sabo
Ricky Woods
Tommy Marchant
Bath Boy Enrolled by Air Force for Special Training
Carl L. Sullivan a Bath resident recently graduated Morse High School in June and within 36 hours enlisted in the Air Force. He headed to Sampson Air Force Base for six weeks of training and is now bound for Oklahoma A and M College to study administrative work in the Air Force as a private first class. His brother Robert W. Sullivan serves in the U S Navy and expects a Chief's rating soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl L. Sullivan
Carl L
Timmy” Sullivan
Liberty Street
United States Air Force
Morse High School
Air Force
Oklahoma A. & M. College
Stillwater
Okla
Annie E. Sullivan
Sampson Air Force Base
Geneva
N. Y
Morse High
Sampson
Young Sullivan
Oklahoma College
Robert W. Sullivan
U. S. Navy
Navy
Darryl Antworth Hosts Third Birthday Party
A cheerful party for three year old Darryl Antworth, son of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Antworth, was held with a group of little friends attending between two and four. Mrs. Antworth organized games and refreshments featured a large iced cake with floral candy baskets at each place. Guests included Mrs. Robert McLean with Johnnie and Shirley, Mrs. Jane Gowen with Norma and Marie, Gail DeConzo, Bobby and Bruce Pooler, and Darryl’s great grandmother Mrs. Isadore McBean.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darryl Antworth
Carl Antworth
Noble Avenue
Antworth
Darryl
Robert McLean
Johnnie
Shirley
Jane Gowen
Norma
Marie
Gail DeConzo
Bobby
Bruce Pooler
Isadore McBean
Old Ladies’ Home
Charles E. Burden Wins Yale Scholarship Aid
Charles E. Burden, Morse High School valedictorian and 1951 graduate, is one of four Maine youths awarded Yale University Gift Scholarships. The program totals 376 freshmen and over 400000 in awards. Burden, son of Mr and Mrs Alex A Burden of 951 Middle Street, begins medical studies in New Haven after receiving a National Honor Competitive Scholarship prize of 50 dollars and other honors at graduation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles E. Burden
Morse High School
Maine
Yale University
Burden
Alex A. Burden
Middle Street
Morse
New Haven
Conn
Yale
Birthday party for Miss Eunice Pinkham given at Brunswick home
Miss Eunice Pinkham of Brunswick was honored at a Monday evening birthday party hosted by Miss Nedra Coulter at 10 Farrin Street. Guests showered her with gifts and cards and a decorated cake with ice cream was served. Entertainment featured piano, accordion, and harp solos by Mr. Lewis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nedra Coulter
Farrin Street
Eunice Pinkham
Brunswick
Lewis
Cosmopolitan Club Resumes Fall Meetings After Summer Recess
The Cosmopolitan Club met with large attendance at the club rooms. New plans include the annual fair and supper on Nov. 17 with Mrs. Elizabeth Moffatt as general chairman. A rummage sale is planned this month. Mrs. Delmore Gilman leads the sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cosmopolitan Club
Linwood Boardman
Elizabeth Moffatt
Delmore Gilman
Edward B. Hamblett
Steeve’s Market
Progressive Union
Lisbon
Viola Fish
Bath
Sunshine
Minnie White
Veterans Hospital
Togus
Vivian Boardman
Irene Douglass
Alice Johnson
Jennie Knight
Jennie Perkins
Mabel Marks
Frances Marks
Charles Soule
Lawrence Lowell
Delen’ Bonsey
Christine Curtis
Melvin Howe
Robert Gallagher
William Dennison
Louis Annis
Raymond Chubbuck
Frank Saunders
Emma E Coombs Celebrates First Birthday at Grandparents
Emma Elizabeth Coombs marked her first birthday Monday last week at the home of grandparents Ferdinand and Mrs. Coombs on Corliss street. Blue and white decorations graced the room and refreshments were served. Guests included Thomas Alley and many Coombs family members along with friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Elizabeth Coombs
Ferdinand Coombs
Corliss Street
Thomas Alley
Christine
Francis, Jr
Eleanor
Robert Coombs
Billy
Bobby
Linda Savage
Joey
Gail Chubbuck
Robert Alley
William Savage
Shirley Chubbuck
Francis Coombs
Miss Coombs
Fire damages Ford pickup near York street oil tanks
Wesley Sweeney was hand cranking his Ford pickup near York street by the oil tanks when it back fired and burst into flames. Box 73 sent the alarm at 7 pm and Engine Four stopped the blaze with a booster line. the truck was severely damaged, likely a total loss. Engine Two battled a chimney fire on Denny road at 10:30 pm with no damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley Sweeney
York Street
Box 73
Denny Road
Bowdoinham Couples Wed In Brunswick Rectory Ceremony
Mrs Katherine Hyde of Bowdoinham and Harold Hobart of Bowdoinham wed at John’s rectory Brunswick with Rev Turgeon officiating. The bride wore coral sharkskin with blue accessories and yellow roses attended by her cousin Miss Constance Biette. Harold Hobart was best man. The couple plans a New York and Canada trip then residence on the Post road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katherine Hyde
Brunswick
Earl Hobart
Bowdoinham
John's Rectory
Father Turgeon
Constance Biette
Harold Hobart
Florien J. Biette
Pennellville Road
Brunswick High School
Coleman Farms
Hobart
Chester Hobart
Bowdeinham
Coombs High School
New York
Canada
Post Road
Blance Pratt
DeForest Pratt
River Road
Ballardvale
Mass
Edwin
Georgianna
Curtis) McFarland
Christian Science
Treworgy
Bowdoinham Ridge
Ruth Hanson
Thelma Pratt
Kenneth McFarland
Edwin McFarland
Winthrop
Marjorie Curtis
Zelma Brown
Big Ten Football Team Seeks Three-Peat Historic Feat
For 54 years the conference has not seen a team win three straight football titles. The current squad aims to defy history and capture a third consecutive championship this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Ten
Richard E Poulos Admitted to Maine Bar in Portland
Richard E Poulos of Portland formerly of Bath was admitted to practice before the Maine bar in Portland Tuesday. He graduated from Harvard Law School last June and Bowdoin College, served as a U S Air Force lieutenant in World War II, and now works in the office of U S Attorney John Clifford in Portland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard E. Poulos
Portland
Bath
Harvard Law School
Maine
Ernest P. Poulos
Morse High School
Bowdoin College
U. S. Air Force
Pacific
MacArthur
Japan
Poulos
Ernest
Virginia Poulos
United States
John Clifford
Republican Women's Club Meeting in Bath Town
Sagadahoc County Women’s Republican club met at City hall Bath with good attendance. Reports covered State Federation meeting in Lincolnville July 20 and jamboree in Rockland August 2. A Rangeley rangeSept 14 federation meeting was announced. A political activities chair was named and a National Republican committee donation was tabled. Nominating committee appointed for future duties. Next meeting at Mrs Patten’s Tops ham home. Edward Perry left for Winthrop to visit grandson Joseph Cyr and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest Fides
Gardiner General Hospital
Hazel Moody
Charles Walters
Gregorie Gagnon
Edith Peary
Flora Litchfield
White Mountains
Lloyd Kelley
Bangor
Lawrence Hackett
Marilyn
Ruth
George
Hampton
N. H
Hackett
George Hackett
Arthur Carr
Beverly
Mass
Carr
George Brown
George Rowe
Leona
Judith Connors
Glenna
Grant
South Dakota
Rowe
Norman Rowe
Connors
John McCart
Presque Isle
Renu
Delmar Curtis
Alden Small
River Road
Harry Bragdon
Millinocket
Wallace Hunter
South Portland
Frank Heath
Electa
Winfred Dodge
Elmer Dodge
Albert Coffin
Caleb Mitchell
Herbert Heath
Sagadahoc County
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Ie Gr
Sgt. Fortin
Rolande A. Girard
Thrift
Home Savings Bank
First Federal Savings“Loan Association
Front ST. Bath
Mrs. Granville Colby
Curtis L. S
Old Porter Meeting House
Has
Wagner College School of Nursing
Timmy” Sullivan To
Emma E. Coombs
Jane Powell
Vic Damone
Burt Lancaster
Ncon
City
E. Wallace
Sportsman
Noble
Bailey’s Hartware
North St., Bath, Maine
Paul Douglas
Unda Darnell
Republican Women’s Club
Edward Perry
Center Street
Joseph Cyr
Charles Ata
Mark Stevens
Rhonda Fleming
Rem
Joan Davis
Lary
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