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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Sep 15, 1949

Page

5

FUR AND FASHION SHOW FRIDAY NIGHT IN BATH

Bath hosts the first pre fall fashion show at Odd Fellows hall sponsored by Club Forty-Two. The event features furs and a Fall wedding ensemble by Mrs. Robert Perry with model list led by Duveen Bryant and Hilda Pratt. Cecia Butler of WLAM will comment while Esther Andrews accompanies piano.

Bath Odd Fellows Hall Club Forty-Two Robert Perry Cecia Butler Wlam Lewiston Auburn Esther Andrews West Bath Nancy Pratt Barbara Longley

United States tops world in clay tile production

The United States, after 82 years of manufacturing clay floor and wall tile, now produces more clay tile than any other country, marking a leading shift in global tile output.

United States

Milan Guest List at Topsham Luncheon

Mrs. Mertie Gilmore of Milan street attended a luncheon hosted by Mrs. Ray Merriman of Topsham with other guests joining the social event.

Mertie Gilmore Milan Street Ray Merriman Topsham

McKellar Robson Church Wedding Celebrates Bath Pair

Betty Patricia Robson and George Neal McKellar were married Friday at Winter Street Congregational Church in Bath. The couple, both graduates of Morse High School, plan to reside on Drayton Road after September 18.

Betty Patricia Robson William O. Robson Bath George Neal McKellar David McKellar Winter Street Congregational Church Joseph O. Purdue J. Henry Marsh McKellar Morse High School Bath Telephone Exchange United Statee Navy Bath Post Office Drayton Road

Bailey Evening School to Open Earlier This Year

The Bailey Evening School of Industry will start two weeks earlier than usual with registration on October 3 and classes beginning October 10 at 7 p.m. in Morse High School. Proposed courses include dressmaking, rug making, machine shop, woodwork, commercial subjects, typing, shorthand, bookkeeping, Spanish and mechanical drawing. Additional courses in automobile driving, cost accounting, musical appreciation, French and English may be added if enough interest is shown by October 3.

Bailey Evening School of Industry Paul V. Mason Morse High School Mason Superintendent of Schools City Hall

Leak Found in Front Street Water Service Pipe

A two day search by Bath Water District workers ended Friday afternoon when water was traced to a service pipe delivering to the First Federal Savings and Loan office. Excavation for a new restaurant at Arch and Front uncovered the leak as water poured into the trench. Several holes were dug in Front Street before the source was identified.

Front Street Bath Water District Federal Savings and Loan Association Arch and Front Streets

Terri Lee Thomas Celebrates Second Birthday Party

Miss Terri Lee Thomas daughter of Mr and Mrs Ray Thomas 1266 Washington Street celebrated her second birthday Friday with a party. Cake candy and ice cream were served in a decorated play room. Gifts were received from Mrs Armand Petit and Susan Mrs James Buzzell and Bonnie Lee Mrs Willard Cromwell and Joanne and Richard Mrs Lou Annis and Susan and Terri Lee's brother Alan.

Terri Lee Thomas Ray Thomas Washington Street Armand Petit Susan James Buzzell Bonnie Lee Willard Cromwell Joanne Richard Lou Annis Terri Lee Alan

Olivers Return From Vacation Visit

Mr and Mrs Hiram P Oliver have ended their vacation as guests of Mr and Mrs John Schottler and returned to their home in St Johnsbury Vermont.

Hiram P. Oliver John Schottler St. Johnsbury, Vt Arthur Frizzle Aldan Frizzle Waterboro

Moskovas-Poulos Wedding At Grace Church

Barbara Poulos daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Poulos and Peter Moskovas son of Mr and Mrs John Moskovas were married at Grace Episcopal church Sunday at two in a double ring ceremony. A reception followed at Ox Horn Inn with about 400 guests. The bride wore a white satin gown with lace inserts and a fingertip veil. Bridesmaids wore blue satin gowns, groom’s party included George Poulos and Steve Doucas. The couple will reside at 8 Water street after a two week honeymoon.

Williams College Chapel Williamstown Mass Carmen Jean Huse H. Augustus Huse Bath Daniel Gould Wheeler Herman deAnguera Wakefield Henry Maynard Wheeler Hamburg Lasca Huse Bertha Maid of Honor Nancy Sewall Mary-gray Swezey Goshen New York Patricia Hughes Baltimore Brion Eisendrath Chicago Ann Clark Indianapolis Elizabeth Anderson Mark Wheeler Wellesley Hills Hugo Higbie Grosse Pointe Farms Mich H. Benjamin Twombley Arthur Dodd Middletown Williams Inn Huse deAnguera Barbara Poulos Charles P. Poulos High Street Peter Moskovas John Moskovas Lewiston Grace Episcopal Church Simone Emmanuel Ox Horn Inn Helen Poulos Helen Kakos Georgia Moskovas Stella Doucas Chris Abatzis Anastasia Mihalos Moskovas Morse High School Liberty Bottling Co

NAMES CHAIRMAN FOR POLIO CAMPAIGN

Mrs James Nostall chairman of Sagadahoc County Wo manf s Foundation of Infantile Paralysis announces district chairs for the emergency drive this week. Roles include Mrs Roland Peterson Robinhood Georgetown Five Islands. Mrs Maurice Burns Georgetown Bay Point. Mrs Russell Pinkham Five Islands. Mrs Norman Drummond Arrowsic. Mrs Leston Harrington and Mrs Earl Lowell Phippsburg. Mrs Harry Thomas and Mrs John Moffitt Woolwich. Mrs Carl Anderson Richmond. Mrs McEwen Bowdoinham Bowdoin. Mrs Clifton Evrard Topsham. Posters will be at post offices and postmasters will aid chairmen in collecting contributions.

James Nostall Sagadahoc Bath Roland Peterson Robinhood Georgetown Five Islands Maurice Burns Bay Point Russell Pinkham Norman Drummond Arrowsic Leston Harrington Earl Lowell Phippsburg Harry Thomas John Moffitt Woolwich Carl Anderson Richmond McEwen Bowdoinham Bowdoin Clifton Evrard Topsham

Edward Gauvin Injured in Auto Crash in Lowell

Edward Gauvin, formerly of Bath, was hit by a suspected drunk driver in Lowell, thrown against a curb, and rushed to St Johns Hospital for a blood transfusion. His condition was listed as fair Friday night. Gauvin is known locally as a boxer.

Lowell Mass Edward Gauvin Bath Gauvin St. Johns Hospital

Digging Worms Costly for Two in Georgetown

George Beane Jr. of Woolwich and Louis Lebourdais of Wiscasset pleaded guilty to digging bloodworms without a license in Georgetown. Judge Gardiner R. Deering presided. Each paid a $10 fine plus $4.70 costs. Coastal Warden was Wansea G. Burns.

George Beane, Jr Woolwich Louis B. Lebourdais Wiscasset Georgetown Gardiner R. Deering Wansea G. Burns

Carpenter Wedding at Southport Church

Miss Caroline Louise Carpenter and David George Freestone wed at All Saints By the Sea in Southport with Canon Tubbs officiating. The bride wore white organdy with ivy and stephanotis, and the couple planned a reception at Cove Cottage Inn before a wedding trip to Washington, Philadelphia, and New York City. They will reside in Schenectady, New York.

Caroline Louise Carpenter Alfred E. Carpenter Mr. Carpenter High Street Bath David George Freestone George Freestone New York City All Saints By the Sea Church Southport Canon Charles M. Tubbs Grace Church Joseph E. Dupras Philadelphia Schenectady N. Y School of Business Administration Union College Freestone Morse High School Tufts College Chi Omega Sorority Mary E. O’brien Newton Mass J. Ross True Lewiston Betty Travis Yonkers Charles MacNeal Ashland Julia Currier Newburyport Barbara Trask Medford Dorothy Ruggers Auburn Edna Ridley Litchfield Elizabeth Reed Ernest Bauer Alfred Bauer William Frank E. Winner Everett Banks Cassie Banks Brunswick Lena Brown Lisbon Warren Eldridge Brockton Carolyn Shaw Barbara Sampson Cohasset Edward Dillon Brookline Marion Teel Marblehead Waldo Richardson Malden

Clement P. Coleman Observes Birthday

Festivities honored Clement P. Coleman on his 87th birthday with a party at Mrs. Verdie A. Grant’s home. Attendees included relatives and neighbors who shared music, cake, cookies, sandwiches, and ice cream.

Electa Chapter O. E. S. meets after recess at Masonic hall

Bowdoinham reports the first Electa Chapter meeting after a two months’ recess with Mrs. Helen Mitchell in charge. Illnesses include Leda Jones Prudence Hamilton and Florence Merriman Soule. Upcoming annual inspection set for October 10 and a supper committee to be chosen by the matron.

Electa Chapter Masonic Hall Helen Mitchell Leda Jones Prudence Hamilton Florence Merriman Soule Pythian Sisters Knights of Pythias Ae Dexter Stevens Edna Rowe South Dakota Lucille Jewel Eva Messer Erla Zachau Earle Brown Wissman Point Loring Russell Richmond Warren Morgan Robert Steven East Bowdeinham Verona N. J Warren Lawrence Brunswick Hospital Patricia Brown Farmington State Teachers’ College Dorothy Dickinson Augusta Raymond Rendall Rachel Jewett Honduras Central America Minerva Dunlap Carl Whitney Melrose Mass Whitney Milton Given Gladys Walsh Watertown Sterling Thurlow Nathan Fowler

Gold’s Long History Traces 6000 Years of Use

The article notes that gold has served human needs for about six millennia, highlighting its enduring value across civilizations and eras. It discusses gold’s appeal, uses, and symbolism as a durable metal prized for beauty and wealth.

Maine Architect Guest of Rotarian at Bath luncheon

Alonzo J. Harriman a former Bath boy and leading Maine architect spoke at the Rotary luncheon. He discussed Bath Iron Works projects, modern school additions, and a motion picture display of recent architecture including works in Mexico and the U S coast states. He recalled Morse High School days and answered questions on architectural changes.

Alonzo J. Harriman Bath Charles A. Harriman Rotary Bath Iron Works Hyde Windlass Alonzo Mexico South Pacificoastal Telephone Los Angeles Harriman Morse High School George Musk Ken Francisc Edwin R. Andrew Bath Morse M. Ficher Cheshire Conn W. Nims Frank C. Burke Middletown Laton Jackson Brunswick

Steam Turns On In Front Street Buildings

Boilers owned by the Sagadahock Real Estate Association began heating Front Street buildings this morning marking the first heat of fall. City hall also heated for the first time on Tuesday. Heating progress mirrors last year in timing.

Sire Tl Sagadahock City Hall

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