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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1948
Page
4
Police Chief Moriarty announces Bath streets will gain new cross walks and STOP and SLOW markings. Forty gallons of paint will cover the routes as crews paint zones to aid school routes and bus safety.
Three minor accidents occurred within minutes on Front Street Marshall Street and High Street causing brief attention from officers. No injuries reported and total damage likely to be minor and not exceeding a small amount.
The Bath Iron Works Recreation Association held its annual meeting at the Recreation Center on Monday night. John E. Mullaney was elected president with Carleton W. Perry as vice president. E. Stinson joined the executive committee. Financial reports showed the group in strong, self-sustaining condition thanks largely to beano games, enabling more events next year.
The wedding of Gaudet D'Wolf held in Chelsea Church featured a white taffeta gown with fingertip veil and a cascade bouquet. Attendant Mrs Anthony Arsenault wore apple green taffeta and carried a red cascade bouquet. A reception followed at the couple's Chelsea home with many out of town guests.
The Thespians present the act “Thank You” at Morse High School auditorium Friday night October 29. Director Agus figures in drama circles nationwide and the first rehearsal occurred at Wingea. Brenda Hill Freeman Trott and Harold Cutting are praised for their roles. cast includes Eleanor North Barbara Galli Barbara Kell Philip Butterfield Harry Horne Laforest Hodgkins and others.
Mrs. Joseph Pinkham announces the marriage of Alice May McDonald to Walter A. Gaudet, performed in Auburn on September 1. Alice May McDonald is a Bath school graduate and former employee of New England Tel and Tel in Bath. Walter Gaudet, also Bath educated, served 30 years in the U S Army overseas and trained in photography at Clarence White School. they plan to reside in Augusta.
Miss Beverly Jean Bridges daughter of Mr and Mrs William L Bridges Penobscot and Daniel Colin Reynolds son of Mr and Mrs Ralph Reynolds Brooklin were married at the Winter Street Congregational Church in Bath in a single ring ceremony conducted by Rev Joseph O Purdue. The bride and her sister wore suits with matching accessories.
The wedding of Estelle Ruth to Mr. Ir ris blatt took place Sept 10 at a Boston hotel entrance with arched floral décor. Barbara Bernard bin performed as pianist. Attendants included Miss Wurafth of Providence as maid of honor and Murray Landy of Boston as best man. The couple planned a two week trip to York and Atlantic before settling in Boston where the groom will teach at Tufts.
Mr and Mrs John J Quinn announce the engagement of their daughter Uriel Jean to Charles R Brown son of Mr and Mrs Samuel E Brown of Wilton Conn Uriel Quinn attends Morse High School Augusta Hospital Nursing School completed a year in Physiotherapy at New York University Charles Brown a World War II veteran who attended Harvard University plans are set for a wedding on October 23.
Mr and Mrs F B Nichols returned from Portsmouth New Hampshire where they attended the annual Fallaee of Associated Press members and editors at the Wentworth Hotel. The Wentworth once belonged to A H Shaw of Bath and Ary W Priest. The Rockledge hotel on Popham beach bluffs was once managed by Mr Priest and burned about 30 years ago. Priest is known for his long service at the Hotel Carolina in Pinehurst North Carolina. Mr and Mrs Hartleb and family and Mr and Mrs Burt Osgood and families spent Sunday at Popham.
Lor raine Fortier daughter of Mr and Mrs ler of South Portland married Raymond William Penfold Jr son of Mr and Mrs R W Penfold of South Portland on Saturday Sept 18 in Portland Maine The bride attended Bath and Moree High School in 1947 The groom attended eeertland and Maine Central tasctate Pitts field in 1946 He served two years in the US Navy During World War II He studies at the Clarence Hite School of nat ion Following his marriage the couple resided in South Pebtlens ad.
Miss Joan Frances Hunt wed Carleton E. Green Jr. in a Seee ceremony in Elkton Maryland. Green, of Linwood Pennsylvania, attended Valley Senior and Ridgtenesh, now a junior at the University of Maine majoring in arts and sciences, served in World War II. Mrs. Green will remain at her parents’ home until housing is found in Orono.
Boy Scouts from Winter Street Church embarked with Carl E. Albee aboard his cruiser. They traveled down the river to Popham, ashore at the fort, then moved to Boothbay Harbor and returned via the Sasa river. Scouts listed include Bagdikian, William Bo, William Bruce, Walter Fullerton, Gilbert Howard, Peter Lorentsen, Stewart Aereggee, Frank, with Cori Al, Denial McDonald, and Rev O Purdue as scoutmaster.
Fred P Shaw was unanimously chosen senior warden of Grace Church. His father, the late Hon. John O Shaw, previously served as senior warden. A committee including George H Moe and George D Fitch will consult with church groups and individuals about a junior warden and report at the vestry meeting on Friday evening October 13.
Miss Margaret Archer daughter of Hon Archer of New York and Nichols Pierce son of Stanley Pierce announce their marriage at St. Jean Baptiste Church. The couple will reside in Richmond.
Rainbow Assembly holds public installation as new officers take stations. Frances Marks, Hilda Bowers, Joan Brooks, Jean McKay, Ann Carter and Barbara Densmore receive benevolence and loyalty bars. A forthcoming rummage sale and banquet details announced.
Miss Shirley Caine of Wollaston Massachusetts has been selected by a leading Boston detector to visit Paris as chairwoman of a group assisting in selecting teen age participants. She will travel to Paris later in the season and back, after a stay in Bath with Dr and Mrs Ardenne A Stott.
A notice references a person named Fred and an address 40 Meadow Way. No additional readable details establish purpose or context of the entry.
A school program featured period costumes and dances including Virginia reel and Quadrille with Jessie Heath, Helen Coffin and Eleanor Freeman serving refreshments. Miss Alice Maxwell spoke on Mangosteens at Bishop School. local families and guests from Monmouth to Waterboro attended.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention a graduate now employed in financial roles and a wartime service background. References to Albany and Burlington hint at regional ties. A deputy in internal revenue is noted, with vague timeline and affiliations unclear.
Mr and Mrs Carl Gregory of Auburn Massachusetts host guests including Mrs Gregory and family. Albert Green and Merrill Cutler family visits noted at Mc Cutler home. Town events mention Best Tele farm shop and teachers attending Bath Teachers Convention.
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