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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 15, 1954

Page

6

Bath area social notes and community events glance

A long sequence of local notices covers veteran World War II service, church and club activities, travel and visits to Miami and Bermuda, hospital turns, and family events. Names include Paul G Ace, Virginia Babcock, Walter Beane, Milfield Y Lewis, Mrs. Lewis, Mrs. Joseph Getchell, Jeffrey Harris, Susan Darrah, Phyllis Day, Jane Pinkham, Jane Donahue, and many Bath area residents. The report notes gatherings at Mitchell School, travel between Levant, Edgecomb, Georgetown Center, and Bath, plus music performances by the Sweew England Conservatory chorus and installations at Garrison Hill Chapter OES.

Bath Viking to Make Special Return Excursion

George M. Lowden, wintering in Florida aboard his excursion boat, reports plans for the Viking’s first Bath excursion trip back. The voyage is billed as a special sail, signaling a notable early-season return for travelers and locals awaiting renewed service.

George M. Lowden Florida Hig Bath

Local Social Notes From Waterville And Vicinity

Mrs John Davidson and daughter Jean Ann of Waterville visited Mr and Mrs George Brownrigg, with Miss Davidson a U Maine freshman spending vacation at home. Mrs Ann A MacKinnon of 373 Washington street leaves for South Portland to visit her daughter Mrs William Rader for several months. Miss Natalie Fowle, Mitchell school teacher, spent weekend with Rev and Mrs Forrest Fowle of Boothbay Harbor, and resides during school year with Mrs William P Hatch. Mrs James Coughran and daughter Eleanor Crocker and Donna of Crescent Street were guests of Mr and Mrs Edward Fay in Malden Mass for two days. Donald T Page of Bath attended a dinner hosted by Mrs Paul L Powers of Ronad panapery Soe Chapter.

William S. French Portland Brenda Lee Chester F. Luscombe Carl G. French Washington Street Bath Brook Street John Davidson Jean Ann Waterville Ann A. MacKinnon South Portland William Rader Natalie Fowle Mitchell School Forrest Fowle Boothbay Harbor Miss Fowle William P. Hatch James Coughran Eleanor Crocker Donna Crescent, Street Coughran Edward Fay Malden Mass Donald T. Page Paul L. Powers Ron Ad Panapery Soe Sue Ore Mallett Daugh' Clyde Mallett High Street Carol Quimby Everett Quimby Farrin Street Fisher Junior Boston Judy Costain George Costain Granite Street Fisher

Bath residents attend events and travel notices amid social calendar

Mrs Ethel Lee hosted a bridge night at the home of Mr and Mrs Charles Lee in North Bay with prizes awarded to Mrs ule Seaeveins and others. April 22 plans with Mrs Lena Fortier announced. Mrs Clifford Caton traveled to Old Orchard after her mother’s sudden death. several residents travelers to New York and the Caribbean. Miss Georgiana McFadden returns for Easter. Thomas Fortier drowning prompted family. Mrs Henry Shaw and Mrs Annie Johansen hospitalized. Dominique Tardif arranging Lewiston Auburn service club banquet on May 6. Bertha Churchey visiting in Bath area.

Ethel Lee Charles Lee North Bay Ule Seaeveins Yvette Bisson Maude Wilson Lena Fortier South Street Clifford Caton Centertreet Old Orchard Charles D. Mooers Bath Dominique Tardif Lewiston Lewiston-Auburn Bates College Tardif Rotary Club Lewiston Exchange Club Lions, Auburn Exchange Club Kiwanis Club

Council session in Troy to study automotive industry role

May 14 and 15 session of the Troy city council will examine the economic and social role of the automotive industry and its meaning for national and international scenes. Mrs. Samuel D. Hooper of 29 Oliver Street visits her sister and brother in law in Newtonville Mass. Rear Admiral and Mrs. Claude S. Gillette and Mrs. Henry C. Wright departed for Genoa Italy aboard the S S Independence to tour Northern Italy Austria Switzerland and France. The author plans to sail from Genoa May aboard the S S Constitution and return to Bath early June. Mrs. Ruth Strack of Washington Street employed in New York City is vacationing with friends at Atlantic City New Jersey.

Troy Samuel D. Hooper Oliver Street Alfred Miner Newtonville, Mass Claude S. Gillette Henry C. Wright New York S. S. Independence Genoa Italy Austria Switzerland France Bath Ruth Strack Washington Street New York City Atlantic City N. J

Langdons Return From Washington Trip with Daughters Work

Dr and Mrs Langdon Thaxter of Portland return from Washington DC where they visited daughter Marjorie who holds a coordinator position in the Public Welfare Department Volunteer Service of the District of Columbia. Mr and Mrs Charles Syde of Marcia street return from Lowell Massachusetts where they attended a convention. Mrs Alice Shackford of this city spending the Summer at Five Island with her brother Percy Savage will spend Easter week with daughter Mrs John A Greene Jr and family at their North Frank Lemont home.

Joseph I. Smith Daniel Matter Richard Thompson Bernard Knight Gerard Billington Orono University of Ee W. Dennison Sumner Sewall Langdon Thaxter Portland Washington, D. C Marjorie Miss Thaxter Public Welfare Department District of Columbia Charles Syde Marcia Street Lowell Mass Alice Shackford Five Island Percy Savage John A. Greene North Street John Parke Allen Bath

Mrs Frank Lemon Return Home After Incident

Mrs Frank Lemon was returned to her home at 279 Wash after an unspecified incident. Neighbors and local authorities reported no further danger and the case was noted by the precinct's daily log.

Frank Lemon

Bath Highlights Include Army Captain Visit and Local Events

Capt Gertrude Pratt of Fort Aniston Alabama arrives on leave to visit her mother Mrs Gertrude Stewart while overseeing a chest disease unit with 200 patients. The town notes a nurse, educators, and several residents visiting Bath for family and civic events, plus the Memorial Hospital and OES installation activities.

Gertrude Pratt ANC Fort Anniston Ala Gertrude .Stewart Alabama Bath Pratt U. S. Army United States Japan

Shumway Opens Funeral Residence Before June

Shumway plans to enter the funeral business, opening a funeral residence at his new home, with operation expected sometime before early June.

Bath hearing weighs toll area extension plan

Community members and business leaders including G Baer Connard of Bath Iron Works and Charles Cum mings of Bath debated a proposed extension of toll-free calling areas. Officials signaled no quick decision as the Utilities Commission reviews public input and hears testimony on potential rate changes and service reach.

Carey Pike Lubec Baer Connard Bath Iron Works Corp Brunswick and Wiscasset Neeten George S. Brown Constance Ring Courtney Stover West Bath Bath

Meeting Focused on Trees and Spring Flowers

A women’s club meeting opened at two with Mrs. William a Dennison presiding in the illness of Mrs. Albert Whitney. Discussions covered Community Betterment, shrubbery around Veterans Memorial, and nominating officers for next month’s April 26 session on Spring Flowers. The program featured readings on Red Maples Oak Tree and Crucifixion Tree, a tree quiz, a catalpa article, a poem Daffodils, and a Trees solo sung by Joyce Kilmer.

William A Dennison Albert Whitney Harry Young Carville Douglas Roscoe P. McFadden Veterans Memorial Whit Herbert Harris James Knight Mildred G. Nichols Illiam W. Dennison Tarville Douglas Miss Johnson Nellie Goodrich California Eunice Ledyard Alice Johnson Bernard MacDonald Catalpa Emerton Gross City Park Joyce Kilmer

Lowell Temple Pythian Sisters Meet Share Spring Plans

Lowell Temple Pythian Sisters met on Wednesday with a six oclock supper under Mrs. Pearl Campbell. Mrs. Alice Winslow presided at the 8 oclock business meeting. Plans for the Spring sale and supper on April 21 were discussed. Mrs. Susie Darrah, delegate to the Grand Temple session in Portland April 2 and 3, spoke on highlights. Mystery prize won by Mrs. Iva Lee Cousins. Next meeting set for April 14 at 8.

Lowell Temple Pearl Campbell Alice Winslow Susie Darrah Grand Temple Portland Iva Lee Cousins

Morse High Basketeers Guests of Rotarians

Morse High basketball players were guests of the Rotary Club after an exciting win over Westbrook. Coach Hunter discussed tournament play and Morse’s rise from seasonal activity to a full sport, noting strategic shifts from man to man to zone defenses.

Morse High Basketeers Rotarians Westbrook Morse Hunter Brunswick South Portland Joseph Marchetti John Trafton Paul McCourt Robert Arsenault Richardson Orsegett Trafton George Coombs Philip Weybrant Edward Marchetti Rae George Sirois George Richard Bishop Herbert Ander

Principal Outlines Setus School Programs and Roles

School principal Mr Flint discusses new student work expectations and the need for neat homework. He envisions a volunteer activities program and student clubs, with teachers guiding specialized groups. Association officers will be installed May 17, and Madotte Foy was named to a council position for Morse High School events.

Flint Bath A &T Association Ee Cers Mth Theodore Bertocci Bertram Reed Atwood Smart Robert Carter Madotte Foy Tive orth-Center PT. A Morse High School

Six Morse Pupils Debate On Air Sunday

Six Morse High School students debated the question Should the young age be used before a WGAN audience. Franklin Talbot Connie Davis Paul Crocker Hazel Warner Al Surore Kerwin participated on the taped program. Patricia Brewer guided seniors and juniors during the session in the high school studio.

Morse Bron Partick Ting Franklin Talbot Connie Davis Paul Crocker Hazel Warner al- Surore Oe Kerwin Vane Patricia Brewer Fulleron Mand

Winter Street Auxiliary Meeting Report

Reverend Richard J. Schaper led a worship service for Bath churches and larger groups at the Winter Street Auxiliary meeting. President Beatrice Leavitt conducted a brief business session. Sandwiches and coffee were served. The group will cover a dish supper next on the calendar.

Winter Street Richard J. Schaper Bath Beatrice Leavitt

Woolwich P T A Hosts Dinner For Woolwich Team

The Woolwich P T A held a pot roast dinner for nearly 200 people in the new Nequasset Central School living room. Richard McElman led letters for 18 basketball players while Mrs Temple recognized 2 cheerleaders. Duncan Farrell and Eugene Hunter spoke on practice and sportsmanship.

Woolwich Basketballies Woolwich P. T. A McElman David McKellar William Fogg Richard McElman Frank Sparks

Morse High seniors depart Bath for New York class trip

Morse High school seniors will leave Bath Sunday at 10 p.m. by Trailway buses for a four day educational trip to New York during spring vacation. Chaperones for 93 students include Mr and Mrs Led word Mr and Mrs J arkey Miss Adena Smith and Ethan Ween. They will stay at the Henry Hudson hotel with a packed schedule featuring visits to the Statue of Liberty United Nations Perry Mason Ringling Circus RCA tours and optional Hayden Planetarium Central Park Zoo and more. Return to Bath is expected Thursday around 11 a.m.

Morse High School Bath Trailway New York James C. Ledwerd James Arkey Adena Smith Ethan Ween Henry Hudson Statue of Liberty Chinatown Firestone United Nations Perry Ringling Madison Square Garden RCA Hayden Planetarium Central Park Zoo

Genesta Circle Hosts Spring Meet Auction At Mrs Page Home

Genesta Circle met Wednesday with hostesses Mrs Leah Page and Mrs Athana Gillespie at Washington Street. Mrs Rose Rogers invited members to gather for a final Spring session before Summer vacation on May 12 at Trufant Street. The program featured a Scotch auction run by the hostess who sold two cakes, one to Mrs Zypha Richardson and one to Mrs Doris Mc. Ice cream, brownies and coffee were served. Attendees included Mrs Nellie Smith, Mrs Anna McCabe, Mrs Page, Mrs Zypha Richardson, Mrs Teasie Robinson, Mrs tha Bertrand, Mrs Ruth Fuller, Jees Gorm Mage Dorie tacts died. Dorie and Mrs Doris Brooks.

Genesta Circle van Cute Leah Page Washington Street Athana Gillespie Rose Rogers Trufant Street Zypha Richardson Doris Mc

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