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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 01, 1954

Page

6

Bath area notes airman’s 14 day leave and local gatherings

Airman first class Robert L. Rohr is on a 14 day leave from the Air Force base in Texas and will visit his parents at Academy Street with Mary Kay. The column also notes numerous Bath residents with visits, travel, and family news including university and military assignments, births, illnesses, and travel to Augusta and New York.

l/c Robert’ L. Rowh Air Force eCord Aot Amx Cole Cecil’ Roweee Houston 32Nd Air Transport Squadron

Mrs Tarbox Visits Auburn Friends at Dummer Te

Mrs Florence Tarbox a member of Auburn teaching staff was a recent guest of Mr and Mrs MacDonald of Dummer Town.

Florence Tarbox Auburn Os MacDonald

Whitman Mitch ell Family Visits in Portland

Mr and Mrs Whitman Mitch ell of Concord New Hampshire former Milan Street residents spent the weekend with Mrs Mitch ell s sister Mrs Laura B Doten on Sherman Street in Portland.

Whitman Mitchell Concord, N. H Milan Street

Mrs Lucelia Blake Visited by Waneta Council Members

Mrs Lucelia Blake, once a Pocahontas, attended an evening Waneta Council visit in Pemaquid last week accompanied by her daughter Mrs Eleanor MacDonald. Mrs Evelyn Crocker and Mrs Frances Warner also joined the fraternal gathering.

Lucelia Blake Pocahontas, D. of P Eleanor MacDonald Evelyn Crocker Frances Warner Waneta Council Pemaquid Blake

Dinner party and social club meetings in Dromore and Bath

Mr and Mrs Willard M Blair hosted Mrs Annie Malcolm for her birthday with guests Reuben Purington of Bath Elfreda Perkins and Harrick Carl of Harding and Raymond Campbell of Dromore. Mrs Susie Darrah hosted Social Eight with handwork and refreshments. The club plans to meet March 30 at Mrs Viola Melzard’s. Participants include Ida Burnell Viola Melzard Phyllis Dauphin Josephine Pinkham Mary Stover Darrah and guest Sadie Garcelon.

Willard M. Blair Dromore Annie Malcolm Reuben Purington Bath Elfreda Perkins Carl Herrick Hardings Raymond Campbell Susie Darrah Pinestreet Social Eight Viola Melzard Court Street Ida Burnell Phyllis Dauphin Josepine Pinkham Mary Stover Darrah Sadie Garcelon

Knieper Funeral Attended by Bath Relatives

Louis A. Knieper Jr. was mourned in Lewiston with out of town relatives and friends including Mr. and Mrs. Roy Getchell Mrs. Ruth Mayo and Mrs. Edna Winship of Bath attending the Thursday afternoon services.

Louis A. Knieper, Jr Roy Getchell Ruth Mayo Edna Winship Bath Louis A. Knieper Lewiston

Alberta Small Named Valedictorian at Litchfield Academy

Miss Alberta Small of Bow Doinham daughter of a seven child family has been named valedictorian of the 1954 class at Litchfield Academy. She acted in the Academy play at West Bath Grange and Mrs Wilbur Casey hosted a supper for the group.

Alberta Small Bowdoinham Wilbur Casey Goddard Street Litchfield Academy

Local Residents Attend Events and Travels in Maine Community

Mr and Mrs John Burgess spend a week in Lewiston staying with Mrs Burgesss nephew and wife Mr and Mrs Forrest Drake. Converse G can return home after visit to Wilmington NC and Edmund Hoggard. on return they visited William Breckinridge of Salem. Diane and daughter return from Andover Mass for Spring vacation from Abbott Academy. Loring E Hart and wife return to Brookline Mass after visiting Raymond Cummings and Elizabeth Hart. Louise Burgess hosted Winneganee auxiliary with auction. prizes to Mila Morse and Blanche Tewitt. Howard W Mayo and wife return from St Petersburg Fla. Bath Savings women attend Maine Association meeting with Special Agent Clarence Giard as speaker. Mrs Eugene Franks hosts sister in law in Brookyn. Sagadahoc Republican Club president Hazel Robbins invited by Governor Cross for service.

Converse G High Street Wilmington N. C Edmund Hoggard William Breckinridge Salem Andover Mass Diane Udies Abbott Academy Louise Burgess Mila Morse Blanche Tewitt Mina Hayden Agnes “Mall Emma Morse Lorence Morse Betty Rogers Yayden Ruth Field Elsie Trott Anastasia Mihalos Esther Fletcher Nancy Wallace Bath Savings Institution Maine Association of Savags Banks Boone's Restaurant Portland Clarence I. Giard Tation

D A R Members Attend State Conference and Banquet

Members of Colonel Dummér Sewall Chapter D A R attended a two day State Conference session at Augusta State House and a banquet at Augusta House led by regent Ada M Haggett. Attendees included Maude Howard Anna Tubbs Mildred Albee Elnora Oliver Alice Potter Louise Carlton Nellie Lord Winnie Durgin Bernice McGlinchy Lena King Mary Hall Ethel Bailey Eleanor Butterfield Lilie Niles Belle Bridgham Clara Corliss Alice Varney Effie Wright and associate member Mary J Main. Sumner Sewall and Charles B Doyle joined the New England Hospital Association meeting at the Statler hotel Boston on Monday.

Dummér Sewall State House Augusta Augusta House Ada M. Haggett Maude Howard Anna Tubbs Mildred Albee Elnora Oliver Alice Potter Louise Carlton Nellie Lord Winnie Durgin Bernice McGlinchy Lena King Mary Hall Ethel Bailey Eleanor Butterfield Lilie Niles Belle Bridgham Clara Corliss Alice Varney Effie Wright Mary J. Main

Bath residents join national garden club meeting trip

Mrs John Parker Mrs Seth S S Mullin and Mrs Arthur King depart for the National Council of Garden Clubs annual meeting in Myrtle Beach South Carolina April 4 to 8 marking the council's 25th anniversary They will visit Hood College Frederick Md en route Mrs Parker leads the Maine Garden Club Federation and the others are Bath club delegates Also noted Bath people plan to attend the session with a local group.

John Parker Seth S. S. Mullin Arthur King National Council of Garden Clubs Myrtle Beach South Carolina Council Hood College Frederick Parker Virginia Maine Garden Club Federation Mullin King Bath Club

Baxters Visit Brunswick From Delray experts

Hon and Mrs Rupert H Baxter of Washington street return from Delray Florida to Boston and plan a Brunswick visit with their daughter Mrs Bruce H M White at the Harriet Beecher Stowe House. Eben Dana of Sagadahoc Ferry has returned from Memorial hospital after surgery. His daughter and husband visited. Mrs John Parker attended Keep Maine Green meeting in Augusta with Linwood Rideout of Bowdoinham speaking. Miss Bessie Potter of Augusta visited her niece and husband Fran investor of 279 Washington street.

Rupert H. Baxter Washington Street Delray Fla Boston Brunswick Bruce H. M. White Harriet Beecher Stowe House Eben Dana Sagadahoc Ferry Memorial Hospital Burton Hodgkins Augusta John Parker Bessie Potter Fran

Betsey Potter Young Born In Gorham New Hampshire

Mr and Mrs Arthur Young of Gorham New Hampshire announce the birth of a daughter on March 24. Betsy Potter Young weighs seven pounds eight ounces. Frances Lemont is the baby’s grandmother, and Mrs Lemont visits from 279 Washington Street. The report notes the recovery of Mrs Welch from a three week bed confinement.

Herbert Belanger Court Street Memorial Hospital Haseen Roxanne Louise Arthur Young Gorham N. H Bath Betsy Potter Young Young Frances Lemont Frank W. Lemont Washington Street Lemont My Young Raymond Welch Lemont Street

Williams guests hosted by Augusta residents

Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Williams and sister Mrs. Clara Hunt of Washington street were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Williams at Mrs. John Butts in Augusta. Mrs. James Nostall of Valley road is a medical patient at the hospital.

Daniel Williams Clara Hunt Washington Street Williams John Butts Augusta James Nostall Valley Road

Unclear Names Reach for Vacation Plans

Fragmentary OCR item references Mrs. C Billings and daughter Terry with Linda Reelolk, a vacation for three weeks, and mentioned parents Mr. and Mrs. Frank. Details are incomplete and uncertain.

C. Billings Linda Frank

Bath societies and clubs hold spring meetings

Ladies Aid of Winter Street church hosted a luncheon in the parish hall with an éscallo clam menu and Easter table decorations by Mrs. McFadden. The group discussed spring projects and announced upcoming events including a silver tea on April 30 and a chicken salad supper on April 8 with ticket duties assigned to hostesses and volunteers.

Ladies Aid of Winter Street Church Ladies’ Parlor William McGhi Ony Edgar Lealdirs Scott Golder Carl ¥ Jeonsedy Carroll Wakefield David Y. Alkazin John Gillie Roscoe P. McFadden Wallace Horace Ward

Rainbow Assembly Plans Rummage and Food Sale

At the Rainbow Assembly meeting in Mason Temple on Friday evening, plans were made for a rummage and food sale on April 10. Committees for the rummage and food sale were named, and a report on the recent Swap party noted a good treasury contribution. Dawn Newcomb was listed as ill.

Rainbow Assembly Masonic Temple Athana Gillespie Viola Osgood Carol Henderson Janet Cohen Joanne Hawkes Martha Bertrand Virginia Merry Joanne Marsh Jane Green Donna Guynn Portand Diane Longley Waneta Estes Howard Blake Assembly Dawn Newcomb

Myrtle Lodge Plans Easter Sale and Dinner Schedule

Myrtle Lodge of Odd Ladies reports a large attendance with Theresa Hill greeting guests. A fish chowder supper precedes the meeting and committees are named for an Easter sale, a covered fish dinner, and dining room and sale preparations. The Past Lady's Club meets Monday night at Mrs Louise Rogers's Weeks Street residence.

Myrtle Lodge of Odd Ladies Theresa Hill Sadie Davis Harriet Otis Edith Miller Annie Oliver A Ana Burnham Lodge Louise Rogers Alice Lewis Eva Atwood Anna Burnham Lu‘elia Blake Lizzie Haggett Mary Gillespie Sarah Potter Gertrude Stewart Lizzie B. C. Chaney Eunice Perry Odge Myrtle Lodge Loulse Rogers Weeks Street

First Baptist Ladies Sewing Circle Meets Briefly

The First Baptist Church Ladies Sewing Circle met for a short session with four members present. They prepared quilt projects including two quilts and discussed plans for future gatherings and charitable work.

Baptist

Circle members plan spring sale and lunch event

The article notes a spring sale work session ending with noon picnic lunches and beverages. Two members surprised everyone with home made pies served for dessert. Everett Wright sends thanks for a sunshine basket while ill at home. An all day session is planned for March 31 with boxed lunches.

Everett Wright Circle

Lowell Temple Pythian Sisters Plan Spring Sale and Jubilee

Lowell Temple Pythian Sisters met Wednesday to plan the annual Spring sale set for April 21. Announcement lists Grand Temple session at Eastland hotel Portland April 2 and 3. Western Maine Pythian Jubilee slated for Freeport May 1. Mystery prize awarded to Edward Perry. Next meeting March 31 with a six PM supper.

Lowell Temple Pythian Eastland Hotel Portland Western Maine Edward Perry

Winter Street Auxiliary Hearing Lent Talk By Chaplain Schellhase

Brunswick Naval Air Station Chaplain Richard Schellhase spoke at the Winter Street Church Auxiliary meeting about the origin of the Evangelical and Reformed merger and the meaning of chaplain. Plans were made for a food sale on Friday April 2 at 2 pm and girl scout Court of Awards details were announced.

Richard Schellhase Brunswick Naval Air Station Winter Street Ladies Aid Evangelical and Reformed Church Schellhase Beatrice Leavitt Doris Tobey Agnes Grant Athana Gillespie Bernice McGlinchy Evelyne Percy Dorothy Shea Doris Miller Ruth Freeman Nind Freeman

DeMolay Mothers Club Plans April 10 Rum Mage Sale

The DeMolay Mothers Club met despite bad weather with strong turnout. They organized a rum mage sale for April 10 chaired by Mrs. Ruth Fuller to raise funds for the chapter. Refreshments will be served for the Bath Chapter installation as Mrs. Evelyn Stairs outlined a slide show of West Coast travel.

DeMolay Mothers Club Ruth Fuller Temple Mothers Club Bath DeMolay Evelyn Stairs West Coast Robert Grand Canyon Yellowstone National Park Pacific T. S Mt. Rushmore Black Hills South Dakota Fuller

Ramona Council Elects New Officers in First Meeting

Ramona Council D of P met amid a stormy evening with many members present. Pocahontas Evelyn Crocker presided as the new officers filled chairs for the first time. Leah Charles of North Fryeburg will visit officially on April 8.

Ramona Council D. of P Evelyn Crocker Great Pocahontas Leah Charles North Fryeburg Lucelia Blake Frances Warner Alfareta Council of Brunswick Helen Gagnon Eunice Perry

Helping Hand Club Packs Easter Seals at Mrs Jag's Home

Members of the Helping Hand club gathered Thursday evening at Mrs. Simon Jag’s home to fill Easter Seal envelopes. The informal meeting featured collaborative packaging and social camaraderie as attendees prepared charitable mailings.

Helping Hand Club Simon Jag Ante Cyr

Birthday event awards and April meeting announced

The article notes a special prize won by Mrs Oliver Foster at a cards and gifts event with a prettily arranged birthday cake. The club will hold its next meeting on April 8 at Mrs Foster's home, 210 Middle Street.

Oliver Foster

Hockomock Council Meeting Plans Swap Party

Hockomockee Heck P met Thursday evening and voted to hold a swap party at the next meeting. Members were reminded to bring a gift valued at 25 cents. A get well card and potted plant were sent to Florence Rollins, a member, who was ill.

North Fryeburg Faith McKay Mildred Avery Frances Martin

Central Church Choir Hosts Social Evening

Mrs Frederick D Hill director of the Central Congregational church choir and Mrs Jason A Merrill hosted the choir at Hill's home 1006 High The event opened with rehearsals of Eastern music followed by a buffet luncheon The gathering included Mrs Earl Wade Mrs Andrusky Mrs Leon Robbins Mrs Dana McIntire Mrs Howard Parks Mr Harold Avery Mr Illard Sprague Mr Durward Shorey Mr Robert Gordon Mr William Southern Mr Lincoln Anderson Mr Guy Allenwood and organist Mrs Carl Albee.

Frederick D. Hill Central Congreational Church Jason A Merrill Howard Parks Hill High Street Earl Wade Andrusky Leon Robbins

Central Ladies Aid Plans Rummage Sale and Auction

At the Central Church Ladies Aid meeting a rummage sale was approved for an announced date and an auction was discussed. Mrs. Harry Larrabee led the session with plans for future church summer activities. Committee members named include Mrs. Leonard Lord and Mrs John Harkins, while Mrs. Robert Gordon presented an original quiz. A suggestion box sparked ideas for upcoming programs and refreshments were provided by Mrs. Adolph Ehlers and Mrs. Leonard Lord. Hostesses for next week are Mrs. Harry Larrabee and Mrs. Eleanor Ferguson.

Central Church Ladies Aid Harry Larrabee Leonard Lord John Harkins Robert Gordon Adolph Ehlers Harfry Larrabee Eleanor Ferguson

Grace Church Guild Plans Rug Exhibit and May Sale

Grace Episcopal church guild met to finalize plans for a rug exhibit at the parish house on April 21 with tea both sessions. Committees include Mrs. Voorhees and others. A rummage sale is planned for May with Mrs. Swearingen as chair. next meeting March 30.

Guild of Grace Episcopal Church Eleanor Voorhees Kennebec Clericus Bath James L. Grant Helen Hill

Club Forty-Two hears Mrs Reinoehl on small flower gardens

Mrs Frank H Reinoehl spoke to Club Forty-Two last Wednesday urging members to grow at least a small flower garden. She outlined easy to grow annuals and perennials and described soil conditions for best growth.

Frank H. Reinoehl Club Boston Reigoeht

Local Society Notes Highlight Charity Tea Guests and Prizes

A fragment recalls guests including Mrs Herman Boudreau Mrs Harry Allen and Mrs Norman Seekins at a charity tea. The weekly prize was presented by Mrs Lawrence Wyman and awarded to Mrs Edward Jones.

Herman ‘Boudreau

Bath Girl Scout Council Recounts Cookie Sale Support

The Bath Girl Scout Council met to thank committee members and all helpers for a successful event. The council reported a total World Year contribution and Bath troops raised 40.74 dollars sent to the national council. Plans for the annual cookie sale were outlined with Edward True as chairman. A new supply of Parent Consent forms was announced for troop leaders at Lett's.

Bath Girlcout Council Toill Thornton Percy Bath Edward True Lett’s Eaders

Legion Auxiliary Plans Poppy Sale and Easter Efforts

The Auxiliary of the Smith-Tobey post met with large attendance led by president Mrs. Althea French. They set May 8 for the annual Poppy Sale, welcomed Ellen Foss as a new member, and appointed nominating committee for officers to be presented April 28. A spring rummage sale is scheduled April 3 at 10 AM.

The Smith-Tobey Ogt American Legion Legion Althea French Ellen Foss Lucile McLaughlin Florence Bates Mary Carey Thomaston Doris Reinoeh Madelyn Jackson Lucy Desmond

Teen Age Sewing Circle Enjoys Gingerbread Sew-Along

Betsy Bertrand entertained the Teen Age Sewing Circle at her Oliver Street home where the girls baked gingerbread and stitched various seams. Attending were Judy Commeau, Joan Robinson, Bunny Perkins, Jean Brown, Ellen Low, with Leader Mrs. Berenice Colby.

Betsy Bertrand Oliver Street Judy Commeau Joan Robinson Bunny Perkins Jean Brown Ellen Low Berenice Colby

Central Church League Names Nominating and Event Chairs

At a Central Church League meeting Mrs. Robert Milliken announced nominating committee members Mrs. Herbert Pierce Mrs. Bart O'Donnell and Mrs. William Peavey. Co chairs for May banquet are Mrs. J Haviland Torrey and Mrs. Alfred Carpenter. April Activities committee includes Mrs. Donald T Page chairman and others. The group will serve the Men’s club on April 20 and host the Silver Tea on April 22 at Rev Hodgkins home. Guest speaker Mrs. William P Mennealy spoke after slides from a West Coast trip.

Central Church League Robert Milliken Herbert Pierce Bart O'Donnell William, Peavey J. Haviland Torrey Alfred Carpenter League Donald T. Page Edeward A. Cummings Harold’ Avery Rudolph

Corliss Brotherhood elects Pratt as president

Melvin Pratt was elected president of the Corliss Street Baptist Church Men's Brotherhood. Retiring President Paul Strube led the session with Orris Ames as vice president and Raymond Watson as secretary and treasurer. The group netted 70 from a recent supper at the South End P T A hall and hopes for an annual event. Bill Garn showed a Technicolor film Fighting Lady at Brunswick Naval Air Base. Refreshments followed. The next meeting is April 26 with committee members William Pais, Rev Harold Allen, and Scott.

Melvin Pratt Corliss Street Baptist Church Men's Brotherhood Paul Strube Orris Ames Raymond Watson Brotherhood South End P. T. A. Hall Bill Garn TD3 Brunswick Naval Air Base William Pais Harold Allen Oo Scott

Winter Street Couples Welcomes Ventro/Magician Virgil Ward

Virgil Ward of Topsham, a professional ventriloquist and magician, will present the program at Winter Street Church Couples club Saturday. Ward has served with the armed forces abroad and has appeared professionally in various parts of the country.

Virgil Ward Topsham Winter Street Church Mr. Ward

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