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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1951
Page
6
Carl Anderson returned from Miami with her daughter in law Mrs Gilbert Pletts as guest of honor at a luncheon. Mrs Annette Pinkham and Mrs Earl Wade convalesce, Nile Society officers elected. installation set for April 25. Several residents visit, host, or attend events in Auburn, Portland, and Brunswick. birthdays and church affiliations noted.
Mrs Edward V Reed of Bath National Bank is confined at home due to the prevailing epidemic. Mr and Mrs Gilbert O Pletts recently moved from Miami Florida to Tampa where he will work as a psychologist for Ohio State University at McDill Field after earning a master’s in psychology from the University of Miami. Reginald Atwood of Portsmouth Navy Yard visits his parents on Winship Street for the weekend. Mr and Mrs Richard Sherwood of Woolwich and son Richard Jr spent Saturday in Portland with relatives Appleton Sherwood and Burton Densmore.
Dartmouth freshman John Parker Jr arrives from Hanover to spend vacation with his parents at Summer Street. Cynthia Sewall, Bradford Junior College freshman, returns home from Hreford Massachusetts, daughter of the Sewalls of Washington Street. Mrs. Myrtle French and Mrs. Lila Murray visit Bath on Thursday. Arthur Fortier and two children Steven and Gloria move from Mrs. Bennett’s care at 70 Drayton to Washington D. C. Navy posting. Mrs. John Huskins of Five Islands, former Winship Street resident, guests Bath friends last week. Mrs. C. E. Kelley of 23 Russell Street learns her brother Chester J. Strong dies in Cambridge. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Palmer of Front Street called to attend uncle’s funeral services.
Mrs. Bina Staples returned to Bluff road after visiting daughter and son-in-law Bernard Pratt Jr. and wife in Portsmouth New Hampshire. Pratt family recently moved to 405 Dennett street in Portsmouth where Pratt works at the Kittery Navy yard. Dora Leighton of Portland sent regards to her brother Forest Putnam of Washington street. Mr and Mrs Mellen B Potter and daughter Jo Ann of Biddeford visited Mr and Mrs Thompson Potter of Court Street. Mrs John McNeish Jr and son John III of Wellesley Hills Mass arrived to spend the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs Brian M Jewett of Day's Ferry.
Ernest A. Hamblett son of Mr and Mrs Edward B Hamblett of Pratt street has been recalled for service with the U S A F and will leave the Chandler & Evans Hartford plant this week to begin duties again arriving home for a two week vacation on Sunday Miss Sally Grant a Gorham State Teachers College student was weekend guest of her uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs Kenneth Thayer Union street court
Miss Nancy Stover of Westbrook Junior College is spending spring vacation with her parents Mr and Mrs Elford A Stover at 3 Dummer Street. She stayed overnight this week with classmate Miss Jeanne Hallee of Augusta. Mr and Mrs Robert Levine of the Mademoiselle Shop were in Boston for the women's and misses' apparel show at the Parker House. Mr Levine entered Roxbury Veterans hospital for observation and surgery.
George Boynton of Portland visited his parents Mr. and Mrs. Harland E. Boynton at 713 Middle Street over the weekend, according to local social notes.
Capt. and Mrs. Martin E. Haley of New York City arrived in Bath on Sunday following the death of Capt. Thomas E. Haley, brother of Capt. Martin Haley, a pilot with Standard Oil Co. tugs.
Mrs Frances Clark who spent the winter in Pemberton New Jersey with friends is expected to return to her home at 1530 Washington Street the latter part of this week.
Duncan McInnes of Bath Iron Works spoke on maintaining safety through adequate production controls during outfitting of new vessels at the Maine Section National Safety Council session held over two days at the Statler Hotel in New York City.
Roger Seeger of Woolwich York City is on vacation from studies at an Augusta business college, showing a student’s travels during the break.
Miss Catherine Powers of 1540 Washington street spent the weekend in Auburn visiting friends.
Pfc and Mrs Raymond Moore announce the birth of a son at Memorial hospital on March 28 named Gregory Daken Mrs Moore nee Melvinia King is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert King of 10 Highland street Pfc Moore belongs to Battery B and is stationed at Camp Stewart Georgia Robert Levine of the Made moiselle Shop is a patient at West Roxbury Veterans hospital who underwent surgery Monday morning Friends may write him c/o West Roxbury Veterans hospital Ward 4 N West Roxbury Mass Miss Marilyn McElman a student nurse at Central Maine General Hospital Lewiston recently visited her parents Mr and Mrs Walter J McElman of 12 Valley road
Mr and Mrs Kenneth A Googins return to 53 Elm street after a four week absence caused by the deaths of his parents Mr and Mrs Kale A Googins His mother died five days after his father Frank Warren a Yale sophomore spends his 10 day spring vacation at the home of Dr and Mrs Ralph D Warren 912 Washington street Perleston L Pert Jr a Maine Sophomore and Edwin H Pert a university freshman arrive Friday for a 10 day spring vacation at the home of their parents Mr and Mrs Perleston L Pert 995 Middle
Lawrence R. Vail completed duties at Baker Co. in South Windham Friday and returned to Arrowsic where he and Mrs. Vail reside at Windswept. He began work Monday as a machinist for Hyde Windlass Co. Geraldine Fogg returns to Augusta General Hospital as student nurse after visiting Woolwich parents. Eleanor Wilson visits Lynn Mass. over weekend. Mrs. Harold Purinton and infant Gail Elizabeth return from Memorial hospital where baby was born March 23. U S N service in Pacific noted for Mr. Purinton. Earl Patterson visits Camden as weekend guest of Fred and Mrs. Merchant. Mrs. John Bartlett and daughter Sharyn return from visit with aunt Mrs. Hatch. Bartlett drives family home to Bath. Mrs. Laura Harrington Hines guests of her mother on North Street. Aphia Keichline and son Harry Pinson expected to arrive from Florida and Detroit to Bath after Carl Pinson’s death. Hall Graves and Brunswick guests of the Vails in Arrowsic.
Mrs Converse Fenn wife of State Representative Fenn is named co chair of the Augusta Humane Society Ball to be held at the Augusta House in April Proceeds will go to humane needs.
Massachusetts and Maine Amaranth leaders led by Mrs Chandler and Mrs Marion Dexheimer will join Mr and Mrs Thompson at Coass Sirens for weekend visits before attending the Third Annual Session of the State of Maine Order of Amaranth at Irons Temple Saturday evening.
Mrs Vivian Pottle of Phippsburg entered Maine General Hospital in Portland on Monday for observation. Rev David L Wilson left Monday afternoon for Belfast to attend a joint past masters meeting of Phoenix and Timothy Chase lodges. A banquet followed at 6 30 with Rev Wilson guest of honor and as past master who had not visited his lodge for 37 years. He stayed overnight with Mrs Charles Coombs, a family friend.
Mr and Mrs Roger D Skillings returned Tuesday from a motor trip to Mobile Alabama and Tucson Arizona. They left Bath late January and found snow in Carolina. Arizona was cold at night but the days were fine.
Richard Gross returned to Springfield College after Spring vacation with his parents Mr and Mrs Emerton Gross of 99 Denny road. Easter weekend guests were their son and his wife Mr and Mrs Raymond Gross of Auburn. Mrs Margaret McLuer RN of 133 Washington Street is a patient at Memorial hospital and a staff member there.
Edward Roy stationed at Camp Stewart Georgia returns after a ten day family visit prompted by a family illness. The Camden residents Beryl Landers Albert Gray and Frederick Merchant were guests of Mr and Mrs Fred Merchant at Meadowview. Edith Campbell visits Waterville after weeks with daughter Roxanne Merry in Liberty Street. She had wintered in Lewiston with son Donald Dean and family. Nellie Hunt returns to Bangor after three weeks in Bath and Sebesco Estates with relatives.
Dr and Mrs Reginald T Lombard of Portland attend dinner with Mr and Mrs James A Gilles Jr before Memorial hospital auxiliary meeting where Dr Lombard is keynote speaker. Rudy Vallee attends Elks Lodge 60th anniversary with Charles Vallee charter member. Williams flown to Bath for funeral of Harold S Williams.
Mrs Leland Mitchell, who resides with her daughter, is bedridden due to illness. Donald Hopkins of Corliss Street is named in the report as a related person.
Mrs. Edwin C. Barnes of Lyn with Mr. and Mrs. James Bimson of 994 Washington Street visited. On Sunday they joined Mrs. Carleton W. Lowell at the funeral services in Damariscotta for Mrs. Ira Ames formerly of Waltham.
Leslie Jewett son of Mr and Mrs Ansel Jewett of Wealwich has been elected vice president of the Students to lead campus activities at Aurora College. He was co rated from Morse High school in 1943 and is now a junior in the Midwest college. Aurora is a senior liberal arts college enrolling about 350 students from 28 states and several foreign countries.
Mrs. Roy Lutz returns home from Memorial hospital after a week as a patient. Miss Mae J Nelson of Bouve Boston School of Physical Education Tufts College Medford Mass makes Dean's List first semester. Mrs Harvey Henderson Jr visits her mother Mrs Alonzo G Fisher. William Ford US Army Camp Stewart visiting father Edmund Ford after mother Florence V Ford’s death with Red Cross furlough assistance. Alonzo Young AF L attends Augusta legislative sessions this week.
Hon Ellis Aldrich former Deputy Sheriff Frank Carver of Topsham and Leonard L Bish op of the Richmond Bee passed Tuesday in the city while attending Probate Court. Mr and Mrs Clifton O Page of Philadelphia have returned home after visiting Mrs Page s mother and Mr and Mrs R J M Steussy of Middle Street. Mr and Mrs Charles Kutelis and son Carl returned to Naugatuck Conn after a week with Mr and Mrs Fred H Thompson Jr on Washington street. Mrs Ralph York of Milo has arrived to visit her daughter and husband Dr and Mrs Earl Wade on Front Street.
Fourteen members gathered at Mrs. Frederick D. Hill's home for dessert and coffee before the regular meeting. Roy Stewart of Sagadahoc County Civil Defense spoke on atomic attack precautions and duties of local Civil Defense groups, followed by a Q and A session.
Elizabeth Hamilton Hartsgrove and Ruth Alexandria Forbes publish Maine Heritage a poetry collection exploring winds sea life and the seasons. The Bath duo weave Maine people and landscapes with photos by Marguerite Donne Ralph F Blood Frank Larrabee Walter Creegan and Miss Donnell with notes on Bath shipbuilders and local workers.
Sacred Heart Circle of the Daughters of Isabella met at Knights of Columbus hall with Mrs. Vivian Kronstrand presiding. Five new members were welcomed, and plans were made for an April 5 card party, April 10 study group, April 17 hat style social, and May events hosted by Kronstrand Edgett Moses Nugent with a large refreshments lineup.
Winter Street Congregational church couples meet Saturday evening for a social gathering and supper with a 6 45 start. The Refreshment committee is chaired by Mr. and Mrs Charles Hoebel with other members listed and a program of games planned under the supervision of Mr. and Mrs Austin Miller and other hosts.
Mr and Mrs Theodore Watson and Mr and Mrs Carl Dearborn invite couples to attend church social events. Couples interested should contact committee members.
Phi Kappa Delta voted to donate $25 to the Bath Community center, received a thank you letter from the Stardusters orchestra, and placed it in the club scrapbook. The group began planning an October bazaar with a local fashion show and members will crochet knit or sew items for sale.
The Mizpah class of First Baptist met at Mrs. James Taggart’s home with President Mrs. Leland Green leading devotions. Reports praised the Easter floral fund while Easter plants were delivered by Rev. Charles R. Sims and three committee members to the sick and shut-ins. The group made a new choir rail valance and pulpit covers, planned a baked bean supper in April, and enjoyed a social hour with lunch. The next session will be at Mrs. William Parks’s home on Center Street.
Lowell Temple Pythian Sisters met Wednesday last week with Most Excellent Chief Susie Darrah presiding Supper was served at six under co chairmanship of Pearl Campbell and Susie Darrah A life membership was awarded to a sister Pearl Campbell won the mystery prize It was announced that Degree Master Joseph Winslow requests all degree team members at next Wednesday's meeting
Canton King No. 10 met at the Odd Fellows temple Tuesday with good attendance. Before the regular session a clam chowder supper was hosted by Captain Brown with help from Mrs. Harold Carter and Mrs. Harriet Cromwell. The charter was draped and a memorial service held for Lady Ili, late president of Old Town.
The next post meeting will be held on April 10 to plan attendance at the battalion meeting in Pittsfield. Refreshments for the upcoming gathering are assigned to Captain Brown and Albert Thompson.
Mrs Alberta Brooks hosted the Chatabouts club on Huse Street with business, social hour, and refreshments. New member Arline Scott joined. Elaine Mitchell won the mystery prize. Next meeting set for April 10 at Mrs Louise Hamlin’s Cummins Street. attendees included eight members and one guest.
The Central Church Couples club meets Saturday at seven in the parish house with a covered dish supper planned by Harry L. Larrabee Jr. Assisting him are Mrs. Larrabee Dr and Mrs Earl Wade Mr and Mrs Clyde Ambrose and Commander and Mrs Wilbur Fowden. The group will enjoy games and indoor sports and invites any couples to join for a night of fun.
Members of St Marys Guild of Grace Episcopal Church enjoyed a supper in the parish house with Mrs Fred D Hill in charge. Mrs W S Voorhees conducted the business meeting and Mrs Willard Harwood reported on the Easter sale. A spring rummage sale is set for April 25 with Mrs Kenneth Brown as chair.
Sterling Bible Class met Monday evening at Corliss Street Baptist Church with President Mrs. Theresa Hill presiding. Members shared Bible verses on rejoice, planned fund raising for May, and urged bringing a penny for each name letter.
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