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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1953
Page
3
Residents and families from Bath and nearby towns share updates on travel, visits, and engagements. Members attend Easter gatherings, throw family parties, and plan appearances for upcoming events including a coronation attraction and a Chelsea Flower Show outing. Notables include Milliken, Reed, Stodder, Wishart, and Sidelinger families with multiple extended relatives noted.
J William Schulze vice president of Bath Iron Works Corp and his wife Mrs Schulze of Wiscasset left Thursday for Easter week at the Manor in Pinehurst North Carolina. A report from El Segundo California says Scott E Cressey Jr son of Clara and Scott Cressey of Bath was badly injured in a automobile accident on March 26. Cressey left Bath for California about three years ago and is at Havor General hospital Ward Three in Terrace California.
Friends learn Mrs Del ma Bragg has recovered from a seven month sickness and returned to her home at 655 Middle Street. Mr and Mrs Richard Alley of 21 Western Avenue announce the birth of a daughter at Bath Memorial Hospital on March 31. Sandra Lee weighs six pounds. Mrs Alley is Barbara Pinkham, daughter of Mr and Mrs Carl Pinkham of 21 Western Avenue.
Miss Alexandra Sewall came back after three months in Aspen Colorado the ski center. She worked at the Coun try Store in Aspen a branch of the Coun try Store in Concord Massachusetts. William S French grandson of Mrs Alvin C French of Boston wed with family guest attendance. Janice Hanna daughter of Mark and Mrs Hanna had an appendectomy at Memorial hospital on April 1.
James W. Worden of the U.S. Navy, stationed at the Fargq Building in Boston and attached to the U.S. S. Mitscher, nears completion at Bath Iron Works, visited his parents Mr. and Mrs. Frederick J. Worden at 1495 Washington Street for the weekend.
Mrs. Allen Irish and Mrs. Lissa Dearborn return from five weeks in Guatemala traveling via Bath Chicago and New Orleans to Jamaica aboard a United Fruit Co. ship. They visited Guatemala City and were joined by Miss Eleanor Cobb of Jackson Mississippi. Lt. (j g) Hugh Sease and wife will reside in Hing ham Massachusetts after serving aboard the U S S Mitscher. Miss Norma Pierce of Hartford is Easter visiting on Andrews road after promotion to M I B Specialist. Bath residents attended a Portland cooking school at City Hall.
Miss Martha Jane Wood a senior at Morse High School and student operator at the Western Union office is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles T Wood of 17 Cato Avenue. In Bath England Mayor Alleyne W S Berry reportedly visits New York and may not visit the Kennebec city named Bath.
Woodbury E. Brackett, cy manager of Concord, visited Bath with his mother Mrs. James A. Broom of 818 Middle Street and with his daughter Mrs. Dave Young at their home 10 Denny Road, marking a family gathering in Bath.
Mrs Stella G Beck who had been a patient at Memorial hospital for eight weeks returned to her son E W Beck s home at 40 Farrin street on Sunday.
Bath residentsMr and Mrs R H Baxter entertained at a dinner at the Trade W hotel in Fort Lauderdale Florida for their son in law and daughter Admiral and Mrs Claude Gillette also of Bath and Mr and Mrs John Schwerin Portland Admiral and Mrs of Kaveek had turned from Jamaica. Tree whee to pass April at the
Mr and Mrs Arthur Sewall 2d and family from Washington street spent Easter with daughter and son in law Chester Brett in Wellesley Hills Massachusetts. Several residents including Mrs Ethel Scribner manager of the Mayflower Restaurant and others are noted for hospital stays and family visits in Bath Corinna Auburn and Portland with police training trips and hospital admissions.
Mr and Mrs Joseph M Katz of Compton California visit their son Lawrence G Katz and wife at 24 Andrews road They traveled across the country by auto for their first visit in three years Robert Ramsay a Morse High School senior sang as a soloist at a Calvary Methodist musicale and coffee program on Sunday The program featured The Holy City selections The Holy City by Adams and The Lord s Prayer by Malotte
The readable fragments describe an office setting and a weekly schedule in a city, mentioning possible events or activities. Names, dates or precise actions are unclear, but the text implies a routine within a municipal office.
Weekend visitors from Braintree Massachusetts attended the Ishart Green wedding this Saturday. Mr and Mrs H Daley of Woolie hosted the couple during their stay and were among the wedding party.
W N Hester plans to stay with her grandparents in New York and join a Europe trip aboard the S S America to France Belgium Holland and England. Mr Igre aims to acquire antiques on a trip and to depart mid May. Families in Brunswick Bath and Bath-Point share visits and hospital news as relatives gather for Easter and recoveries.
Mrs. Charles Dorsey of 1353 Washington street returned Monday evening from New London Connecticut where she spent Easter weekend with her husband who works at Electric Boat in Groton. Mrs Millicent Ball hosted the Terrace event at her home celebrating Betty McDougals birthday with cake and refreshments. Attendees included Irene Perkins Christine Watts Betty McInnis Betty McDougal Kay Young Harriet Ball Millicent Ball and Mrs McDonald.
Miss Barbara Madden returns to Boston to work at a leading bank after visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Charles I Madden at 36 Mechanic Street. Several residents host relatives and guests including Arthur Williams in Westport Conn Loyall Sewall from New York City and a two month Europe trip. Mrs Abraham Kramer and Mrs Samuel Levine plan a B Nai B Rith Chapter social at 67 Court Street Thursday evening.
Mrs James A Bimson entertained Tuesday from 3 30 to 5 at her Washington Street home honoring Miss Anne Kimball who had just returned after several weeks in Florida. Spring flowers adorned the serving table with pouring by Mrs Kenneth Gove and Mrs Lucy Green and serving by Mrs Carlton Lowell Mrs Dean Shaw Mrs H F Morin and Mrs Donala N Small.
Reverend Father Timothy Maney of Steel 2B and A Maney of Main Street Bangor return home Saturday after a week Indies cruise.
A Huse school sports banquet, hosted by the Huse PTA, honored the boys basketball team and cheerleaders. Duncan Farrell praised participation and sportsmanship, coach George Perry presented letters and certificates to players, cheerleaders, and the team manager, and gifts were exchanged with a final film titled Basketball Today.
Mrs. Wesley Fickett was guest of honor at a dinner hosted by Mrs. McRae at 647 Middle Street. Choir members from Central Church attended and the evening featured humorous readings games and quizzes. Fickett planned to join her husband in Niagara N Y.
Mr and Mrs Loring E Hart return to their Brookline Massachusetts home after an Easter vacation with Mrs mond Cummings of 2 and Mrs are percet and He of 504 High street Inx has cedes studies at Harvard University where he is all saan to Eyerofes sor Griffin in english jescarsitiis tints.
Mrs Louise Stimpson led a Home Extension session on easier ironing through starching and impact methods at Hyde Park Community Building attended by 16 members. Chairman Mrs Cecile Cromwell conducted the business, with dessert and coffee served by Mrs Lorraine Kenyon and Mrs Cromwell. Next month’s program will feature easy everyday desserts led by Mrs Louella Giberson.
At Genesta Chapter OES Friday evening special Good Friday was conducted by officers. Music by Mabel Merrill Flossie Beals and Esther Andrews. Easter flowers were given to sick and shut ins. A spring work committee was named for April and May and an auction planned for May. Adalt Night with Grand Adah Elizabeth Calderwood of Biddeford slated for April 17.
Ernest Edgar Kateon Auxiliary S U V met Thursday evening and voted for a special meeting on April 16 with a whist party at G A R hall. Finance committee named Lillian Adams chair, Harriet Otis, Bina Staples all past Auxiliary presidents. Myrtle Wilson, past Auxiliary president and Department president, is recovering slowly. Cards were sent to Mrs Wilson and to Mrs Bertha Witham who celebrated her birthday. Refreshments followed.
Cloverleaf Troop met Tuesday with 15 girls. They sang White Choral Bells Old Woman Kookaburra Make New Friends. A hike was postponed to Saturday if weather improves. Interior decorating badge work planned with desk blotters. girls will craft desk sets. Susan Bartlett led the good night circle.
Lowell Temple Pythian Sisters met and announced the Grand Temple session will be in Portland on April 10 and 11 with Mrs Lois Knights as representative and Mrs Viola Medzard as alternate. Supreme Chief Mrs Fannie Gordon is expected present. Members voted to send plants to shut in members and Susie Darrah won the mystery prize. Next meeting asks for get well cards and notes there will be a packing event.
Cub Pack 55 met at Winter Street church where Richard Scoutmaster of Bath's Explorer Troop spoke on the Islands of Hawaii including history customs and life. Den activities included skits readings and a hula dance. Ted Moison joined as a new Cub in Den five receiving the Bobcat award. Horace Morse Jr Cub master awarded merit badges to 22 Cubs.
Cecily von Huene, author of My Autobiography, was guest of honor at the Young People’s Fellowship last Sunday March 29. A native of Germany, she spoke to attendees about her early life and career.
Fragmentary note references a meeting with Bee-related topics slated within four weeks. The text is unclear on dates or participants but indicates service of notices or documents. Further readable details are unavailable.
The 4 H group led by Mrs Bernice Deas prepares for a Style Dress event in Bangor and plans to send dresses for DAR exhibitions. Girls assemble boxes for Crippled Children and tally 4 H contest scores. Brown tops with the most correct answers as the club hosts a farewell party for a Twin County delegate bound for the International Farm Youth Exchange in Washington.
The Club Forty-Two meeting on April 23 featured guest speakers and a Ways and Means committee rummage sale. Mrs Arthur Ward Jones and Mrs Sulton were among those involved, with Mrs Reginald file and others attending. Prizes were awarded to E B Erwin of Lambert Park and George Goodwin of 1155 Washington Street. Guests included Mrs Reginald Sturgeon of Bangor, welcomed by president Mrs David Clark.
The Mizpah class of the First Baptist church met with Miss Hor Wright on Union Street for a meeting in the latest sectional period. White Cross work was distributed to the home by chairman Mrs Roselyn Carey. The next meeting is set for April 7 at 23 Crescent Street.
A Baptist sewing circle, part of the church, prepares for a spring meeting this week. Members discuss outreach, fundraising, and plans for upcoming events, with 18 attendees noted as present.
Veterans group met at the CAR hall for a social evening and discussed treating attendees to supper. A committee led by Senior Vice Commander C. Lloyd Hooker was named to organize the event.
In Ba city General Thomas W. Hyde of K Post was elected June 1867 as the first department commander. At meeting close remarks honored by Lin er rena Donald Hreble.
A large turnout attended the May session of the White Ribboners at the Local Union hall. Highlights included a talk by State Department director Doris with songs, a question box led by Rosamond McGuiggan, Prudence Dunlap, and a piano solo by Mrs Blakeney. Rev Charles R adel led afternoon devotions and gave a short talk, with entertainment planned by Mrs Dorothy.
The Letter Carriers Auxiliary had an evening gathering at Mrs. Perry's home in Douglas with several officers installed later. Geraldine Perry served as alternate for the secretary post, and future meetings and officers were noted as to be announced.
Central Church couples club meets Saturday at 6 30 PM at the Paris House for a covered dish supper and a talk by Pastor Laforest about his six years as chaplain at Camp Drum Wa. N Y. Members with contact info urged to attend and respond.
The Knights of Columbus and Daughters of Jerusalem plan a joint gathering at 7 30 pm with chairwoman Mt Gurney seeking strong turnout. Members urged to attend as the event aims for a large, successful social and fundraiser.
A fragment from Dirigo Court Amarath announces the initiation of three new cadet members. The text is incomplete but indicates a formal installation and continuation on page seven.
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