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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1948

Page

5

Bonney Anniversary Reception for James T Bonney

Mr and Mrs James T Bonney celebrated their anniversary Monday hosting over 100 relatives. Gifts and well wishes arrived by mail as the family shared a warm reception at home. Attendants included daughters in law Mrs H Morse and granddaughters Miss Barbara L Morse and Miss Germaine L Bonney with other relatives present.

James T. Bonney Bonney H. Morse Barbara L. Morse Germaine L. Bonney

Bauneg Beg Grange Meeting Attended by Visitors

Mr and Mrs William Armstrong with guests Mr and Mrs Bernard MacDonald and Mrs Lola Davis from Brunswick joined three carloads of Grangers at Bauneg Beg Grange North Berwick for an evening led by Mrs Doris Wing of Topsham Grange. Ice cream cakes and dancing followed. The hall is modern and large as the second largest Grange in the state. Berard MacDonald's Scottish act highlighted the program.

William Armstrong Bernard MacDonald Lola Davis Brunswick Bauneg Beg Grange North Berwick Doris Wing Topsham Grange Barney Beg Grange Berard MacDonald

Two Drivers Fined in Municipal Court

Clayton May of West Point pled guilty to illegal possession of short clams and paid a $10 fine plus $4.70 costs in Bath Municipal Court. Warren Kinney Jr. represented Limeston man who paid $5 fine and $4.70 costs for speeding 50 mph on Washington Street. Ralph H. Dodge was fined $5 plus $4.70 costs for driving without a license. The article notes adult mosquitoes live for several months.

Clayton May West Point Swansea Burns Bath Warren Kinney, Jr Limeston Washington Street John Kelliher Ralph H. Dodge

Bath Lions plan fundraiser for underprivileged children

Leslie Shuanwey named fundraiser chair for a Fall show and musical revue in Bath. Proceeds support the Underprivileged Child project, with plans for a dramatic play and St Patrick’s Day show plus dental and optical care for local schoolchildren. Lions international and district leaders praised the effort and urged strong community support.

Leslie Shuanwey Stone Wan The Sedgwick Bens King Lion Elmer Williams Edward True Bath Lions Club Newark William Wu Harold P. Small Maine Kennebunk Paul Levesque John Kennedy Wilfred Ane Charles Tyler Nellie Daly Lillian Allen Lion Arthur Bowker, Chatrman Bath St. Patrick’s Day

Raymond Small Wins Grand Prize in Maine Amateur Photo Contest

Raymond C. Small of 27 Pleasant Street won one of four grand prizes in Maine’s Amateur Photo Contest for 1500 submissions. His Class A image features his young daughter. Other winners include Lillian Marshall, James Leadbetter, and Norman W. Curtis with entries sent to national judging in Washington D C.

Raymond C. Small Pleasant Street Maine Mr. Small Washington, D. C Explorers’ Hall National Geographic Society

Delia Boardman Weds Louis Titcomb in Winter Street Church

Miss Mary Delia Boardman daughter of Mr and Mrs Leon ard L Boardman Floral street became the bride of Louis R Titcomb son of Mrs Alfred G Reeks and Kenneth R Titcomb of Bath on Friday evening at 1830 in Winter Street church The service was by Rev Joseph O Purdue with Harold Titcomb as best man and Miss Eileen Titcomb as bridesmaid in a ceremony before close relatives.

Mary Delia Boardman Leonard. L. Boardman Floral Street Louis R. Titcomb Alfred G. Reeks Kenneth R. Titcomb Bath Winter Street Church Joseph O. Purdue Harold T. Titcomb Eileen Titcomb

Wallace Engagement Announced for Carolyn Wallace

Mrs. Doris Wallace of Phippsburg announces the engagement of her daughter Carolyn Edna Wallace to Eugene Black of Bath and Texas. Eugene is the son of Clarence Black of Bath and Mrs. Alice Black of Portland. Carolyn is the daughter of Clarence Wallace of Popham Beach.

Doris Wallace Phippsburg Carolyn Edna Wallace Eugene Black Bath Texas Clarence Black Alice Black Portland Miss Wallace Clarence Wallace Popham Beach

Weeks Street Assembly at Weeks Street School

The Weeks Street school held its second assembly in Mrs. Evelyn Stairs room. The program opened with the Lord's Prayer and the flag salute led by Marion Smith. Principal discussed future activities and invited students to participate in upcoming programs.

Weeks Street Evelyn Stairs Marion Smith Alva Donnell Bobby Brown Bieuitar Nley Grant Principa Stairs

South End P T A Plans For Coming Year

South End P T A outlines its roles and welcomes cooperation with other groups. The president, Mrs. Roland C Breton, names standing committees including council representatives, program, membership, historian, cards, school improvement, work, suppers and nets, dining service, summer roundup and publicity with several co-ordinators listed.

South End P. T.A. Ing Ness Aoner Roland C. Breton Homer Potter Richard Jenkins Everett Quimby Charlotte Redlon Lernard Comeau Dwinal Cormish Arthur Berry Vance Wakefield Zylva Richard DonacRae Jervay Ricker Carrol Orris’ Ames Alvah Morse Lawrence Thayer Mark Jackson

Lermond Leeman Wedding Held at Nequasset Church

Martha Evelyn Leeman and Charles A. Lermond wed Sunday at Nequasset Congregational Church. Officiants were Rev. Forest Littlefield and Rev. John Anderson. The bride, Morse High 1944 and UM 1948 alumna, wore ivory faille with lace. groom Bowdoin College student. They will live in Brunswick.

Nequasset Congregational Church Martha Evelyn Leeman Harold B. Leeman Sagadahoc Ferry Woolwich Charles A. Lermond Earl B. Lermond Bath Forest Littlefield Boothbay Harbor John Anderson Marjorie Leeman John Shinner Elmer Fox and Murray, Jr H.is Paul Pennsylvania Morse High School University of Maine Phi Mu Sorority Phi Kappa Phi Beta Kappa Morse High Bowdoin College Brunswick

Engagement News for Janet Erskine and Donald Wil son

Mr and Mrs Maurice J Erskine of South Portland announce the engagement of their daughter Janet M Erskine to Donald L Wilson son of Mr and Mrs Fred A Wiggin of South Portland Miss Erskine a South Portland High School graduate and Rainbow Girls officer works locally Wilson attended Portland schools and served 39 months as a sergeant in the Army Air Force during the war He now works in Portland

Maurice J. Erskine South Portland Janet M. Erskine Donald L. Wilson Fred A. Wiggin Miss Erskine South Portland High School Portland Assembly of Rainbow Girls Wiggin Portland Army Air Force Bowdoinha Allen Sap Whoinham Army’ Medical Department Fort Dix N. J Allen U. S. Air Force Coombs Nathan Fowler Old Orchard Clifford Gray Williams Sparks’ Ster Ivan Lang Alexander Cairns James Brice Donald George Webster Westee Bowdoinham High School Brunswick High

Rowe and Wilson Marry in Waltham Church Ceremony

Mr and Mrs Willard A Rowe of Waltham announce the marriage of their sister Arline Louise Rowe to Raymond Wilson. The ceremony took place Friday Sept 17 in Waltham. The couple will reside at Graystone circle Auburndale after Oct 15. Arline is a niece of Mrs Lena Douglas Donnell of Bath.

Willard Alexander Rowe Waltham Mass Arline Louise Rowe Raymond Wilson

Gloucester women return from Bath visit

Mrs. Fred Fenzel and daughter Sally Ann of Gloucester Mass have returned home after visiting Mrs. Fenzel’s sister Mrs. Coleman of Bath Maine.

Fred Fenzel Sally Ann Gloucester Mass

Patty Annie Fourth Birthday Celebration

Patty Annie turned four with a party featuring many neighbors and relatives. Guests included the Clark and Haggett families and her gift was sent by Elaine Sinclair who could not attend.

Clark Priscilla Haggett Donna Petlock Bobby Coombs John Sharkey Susan Judy Plummer Jen McBrine Donna White Daniel Corliss Sandra Edna Sinclair Jimmie Day Gibby Gower Ellie Manion Linda Ole Donald Cooner Ronald Cooner Ronald Thorner Carol Fitzgerald Bud

Prenuptial Shower for Claire Grainger Held at Lozier Home

Miss Claire Grainger was honored with a Friday evening shower at the Anal of Mrs. Andrew Lozier 25 South Street in anticipation of her marriage to Leo Lozier. Co hosts Frances Grr and Grace Bennett presented a miniature church with bride and groom dolls and Wilfrid Guerin received praise for the playful idea. A decorated cake marked To Your Future Happiness stood as the centerpiece while guests, including Katherine Grainger Edith Small Addie Palmer Eleanor Grainger and many others attended the event with floral gladiolas in salmon pink.

Claire Grainger Andrew Lozier South Street Leo Lozier Lozier Frances Grr Grace Bennett Wilfrid Guerin Katherine Grainaei Franklin Mccumwrell Jr Katherine Grainger Clifton Matthews Edward Jones Charles Footer George Emero Frank Ken On Preston Dolloff John Shorey Edith Small Addie Palmer Eleanor Grainger Bernard Pratt, Jr Roland D. McIntosh Martin Vigne Lloydsier Martin Losier Horatio White Charles Rogers Albert Losier Don Edward Jenks Edward McKenna Frances Grainger

Stork Shower Honors Mrs Wilfred Mercer in Brighton

A stork shower was hosted at 16 West Street for Mrs Wilfred Mercer of Brighton Massachusetts. Guests enjoyed a buffet and bouquets of gladioli and sweet peas while gifts were opened. Nellie Burns poured and many local women attended.

John Phillips West Street Wilfred Mercer Brighton Mass Nellie Burns Mary Green Ila Ramsey Mamie Smith Alice Smith Martha

Dike P T A Meets EAA For School Year Programs

The Dike P T A and EAA met to plan the school year with a National Contend of Pr¢ eee Se oe troop, assisted by Miss Alta Sou. Edith Horhne and Mrs. lard presided while Loringston offered a school overview. Names of staff and teachers from Dike and Upper Washington street schools were announced and corsages given. refreshments followed.

Alte Sou Arthur Net Edith Horhne Upper Turn Lard Loringston Marger Alta Dougle Nina Volchak Maria St. Angelo Marjorie Boucher Addison Dike Upper Washington Street Leon Faith Sherwood Flye Gladys Lowell Prdis Hutchins Jean Dan Almira, Jones Balt Horne Upper Street School Doris Bkirk Carlene Suslavich Mabel Fuller Ella "Jaquith Dike School Lorraine McIntosh Bertha Parks Helen McBrine Margaret Sey Louise Scandin Janette Turcotte Ruth Mullaney

Jon Lang Celebrates Ninth Birthday Party

Jon Lang son of Mr and Mrs Percy Lang celebrated his ninth birthday with a Monday party at 49 Chestnut Street. Friends gave gifts and played games including pin the tail on the donkey and a peanut hunt won by Robert Art McDougal and Quin da Pecci. Two decorated cakes with ice cream were served. Attendees included Roger Brown Quin da Pecci Mark Butterfield Nan Emero Stevie Middleton and several Cromwell Morin and Lang relatives.

Jon Lang Percy Lang Chestnut Street Quinda Pecci Robert Art McDougal Percy King Lang Roger Brown Robert McDougal Mark Butterfield Nan

Community News from Bowdoinham and Nearby

Social notes report a wedding at the Baptist parsonage with a blue dress bride, the Women's Guild hosting a reception, and a planned food sale next month. Bowdoinham P T A met with 20 attendees in Coombs High School. readings highlighted parental cooperation, with refreshments served. Fire Chief Ackley urges road safety and help for building a tank rack addition. Personal items note service members, local visits, and students from Bowdoinham High attending Brunswick High.

Mpson Ant Tobaterm Frank Pof Dolnhar Pee 2 Moffatt Baptist Parsonage Page Wea We Women's Guild of the Baptist Church Alfred Johnson Bowdoinham P. T.A Coombs High School Robert Dudley Burton Curtis Eleanor Brice Prudence Soucy George Ackley

Good Will Club Plans Damariscotta Dinner and Supper

Woolwich Good Will Club meets at Miss Florence Carlton home for fall opening. A dinner for members and friends is planned at the Seene Inn in Damariscotta on October 6 at 6 o clock. A public supper at the club is also discussed with light refreshments.

Good Will Club Woolwich Florence Carlton See Oes Cene Inn Damariscotta Clubamen Besant

Births and Guests Highlight Local Social Roundup

A birth is reported for Pon Robert Almy born Monday at the Gee Home. Mr. and Mrs. Carl host guests who recently visited Mr. and Mrs. Milton Given and returned to Melrose Massachusetts. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lang of Philadelphia were guests of Mrs. Ivan Lang.

Pon Robert Almy Gee Home Carl Milton Given

Rotary Club Luncheon Discusses Ice Cream Industry

At the Rotary luncheon in Central Park, speakers described Maine dairy leaders as crucial to a sanitary delivery system for ice cream. A well-known local teacher and graphy expert was welcomed by the group, with attendees Alan Worden, Merton Witham, and Cine Pert noted as representatives.

Rotary Club Central Ptee Yettes Tee Eet Nage Cat ‘Burrell. Corp Maine Havering Alan Worden W.ton Street Merton Witham Bluff Road Cine Pert High Street

Also Mentioned on This Page

Enter's, Inc First Federal Tan Og ‘Loan Association Front ST. Bath Raymond Small Titcomb Boardman South End P.T. A PTA Lermond-Leeman Nequasset Church Wilson—Rowe H. M J.C. Steen Howard Jim Timken Washington ST. Corner South St Patty Annie Lady Claire Granger Aca Pe Oe Dui Dike P.T. A EAA Addiion West Gene Autry Sun, — Mon NESCO Bailey’s Hardware North Street Bath, Maine Mercury Outboard Motors Montsweag Melody Makers Sig Plat Betty Enamue Count Lady
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