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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1953
Page
2
Unclear fragments describe social visits in Bath and Lisbon Falls with named residents and a Bath Iron Works employee. Mentions of Mrs. Thom and companions, Cuvier Dolloff, Mr and Mrs, and a Korea service note for Sewall. Also notes a sophomore class and weekend illness.
The notice records the birth of twins on April 15 at Memorial Hospital. Jill Annette and a sister to Mrs. Haro of Needham are named as the newborns with weights of pounds ten ounces and seven pounds one ounce respectively. Jean is noted as the great great aunt to the twins.
Convalescing Mrs Clarence W Morse has returned to 870 Washington Street as of the first of last week following a two weeks Caribbean cruise.
Mrs Foster Pratt hosted an evening at 390 High Street with sewing and light refreshments, shared with her husband and guests, describing a quiet social gathering in Saat Ses.
A Bath participant named Small of Bath served as an escort in a Par nington fashion occasion, part of the event's social sequence.
John H. Williams returns to 114 Dummer Street after a several day stay as a patient at Bath Meal hospital. Mr and Mrs Douglas Dear born of 969 Washington Street left Friday for a two week trip to St Simon's Island.
A fragmentary notice mentions Mr and Mrs Albert W Hart and daughters Judy and Din ah Possiona with a reference to an overnight gathering at 25 Green. The text is incomplete and confines no clear action or place.
Mrs Galen M Low and her daughter Jean of Chestnut Hill Mass arrive to spend the weekend with Mrs Edward H en bee Beso Mrs Hartwell of m plans to visit her aunt Mrs Hartwell Lucy H Hartwell will visit her aunt in town
The report notes a person named Meggere Gyhanr Gy passing away in Neea Cenaria, with mention of Mrs. John Sampson of High Street.
Seanette Roy daughter of Wilfred Roy of 31 Wesley Street is mentioned alongside Mrs C Arthur Mayo Jr and family in a partial notice. John D Sullivan attends Bryant & Stratton School of Business Administration in Boston. details are fragmented and incomplete.
Miss Annie McGovern of Portland arrived Saturday to attend the weekend and holiday sales at Miss Wares Nichols located at 929 Middle Street.
Mr and Mrs Frank Martin of Danvers Mass are listed with daughter Anne and son Peter in a short community notice. The fragment mentions Gas of Hise Fae, indicating a misread or misplaced name in the text.
Corporal James R. McMahan arrives at Fort Monmouth New Jersey after a ten day furlough spent with his mother Mrs Chester E McMahan Jr of 62 Central Avenue.
A celebration marked the girl turning eleven with a party at her home on her eleventh birthday.
Hon and Mrs Sewall are reported to have returned to Stone in the evening after spending time at a center.
Betty Jean of Porte and Betty Ji of N H visited for a day with Mr. and Mrs. Lydston of 36 Pine Street. Dr. Chester Ebay of Newton, serving with the VA Army Corps in Korea and Japan, plans a leave on May 15 for a wedding of his sister Mrs. John K. Lee at 1207 Lel.
A brief item notes a week spent with Mrs James A of New Haven. Readable details mention mother and the Conts ee, suggesting a social or family update in a local column.
Local society items mention Lieut Watson transferred to Selma Alabama and plans to move with family to Bath or stay with parents at 28 York street. Fort Lauderdale visitors include Rear Admiral Claude S Gillette and Mrs Gillette staying at Oceanfront hotel until April 30. The column notes hospital visits and residents looking forward to returning home.
A garbled report mentions Mr and Mrs Richard Steen of Arrowsie attending an event in Bath. Names include Clinton Strout Worvot Woolwich, Joseph I Smith and Mrs Daniel Matter. Attendees were presented to two units and exchanged brief remarks at the introduction.
Mr and Mrs Joseph Arsenault and son Richard of 49 Union Street return home from a trip. St John’s hosts Finnigan Alessi event. Emanuel and Rose Gallant of Floral Street announce the birth of twins a boy and a girl to their daughter and husband. Frank Wilson of Buffalo NY is the former Rose Gallant.
Mr and Mrs J Harry McLellan longtime Bath residents return to Portland after a pleasant winter in California where flowers are in full bloom They plan to leave California on May 1 Mrs Mae Hagan and Mrs Carrie Carle Cassat are noted in the same brief item with summer plans and a weeklong visit.
Mr and Mrs Arthur N Mac Donald of 60 Bedford Street appear in a public notice listing a marriage or property matter involving the couple. The readable fragment confirms their names and address.
Mrs Lillian L Adams will be confined at home for two more weeks following her 35th surgery since childhood. The update notes she is resting and under care at home.
Mrs Jack Fines and her spouse are arranged for a funeral service following a recent death, with details indicating a family ceremony and local proceedings in the Bruns area.
An informal social hour and gathering is planned for May 4 at a local home. The event includes activities for youth groups and community members.
The Winter Street Ladies auxiliary announced a committee led by McGlinchy for a Sunday tenting event in April. Hostesses were appointed including Mrs. El and Mare to oversee a children's program with cookies and a drive.
A vestry session took place this week in Lae with members discussing parish affairs and upcoming church activities, noting no major decisions but planning for services and community programs.
Reading fragments show Mrs Elsie Woodside Mrs Florence Belle Foye and Cora Blake as circle members. The text indicates a committee formation within the First Baptist Circle and mentions a Mrs. committee in a local event.
The Lioness club held its annual Mother-Daughter banquet with attendees greeted by Nelson Foss and Mrs. as roses were presented.
George Nugent led the program after the ban quet Thursday evening. Nelson Foss was introduced as a magician and kept the guests and club members entertained with deft tricks. His performances left the audience wondering at the show’s conclusion.
Terrace Club met at Mrs Harriett Garside s home with members present including Mrs Kay Young Mrs Irene Per and Mrs Coleman. Following business a social hour and swap party were enjoyed a future meeting will be at Mrs McInnis home with a banquet planned.
St Marys Guild met Tuesday at parish house after devotional led by President Eleanor Voorhees. Reports from treasurer secretary and flower fund were presented. A letter from Mrs Helen Magoun and a Green Dakota Indian Mission note were read. A meeting was set for 10 30 a m at St Peters Rockland.
The Woman's Fellowship of Central church held its final meeting of the year in the parish house with an all day session. Members aimed to complete their quota for missionary work and shared a noon covered dish luncheon led by chairman Mrs. Rudolph McRae.
A church group announces a September meeting with Rev. Laforest Hodg s as guest pastor. Members prepare for discussions and community outreach.
C Lloyd Hooker was re-elected president of the North-Center PTA at Huse School. Officers include Mrs Harry Allen as vice president and Mrs Albert Tohobivten as secretary, with Robert Carter as treasurer. Delegates to Waterville convention named, and teachers’ travel expenses approved. May meeting directed by Merton W Bay with awards to Miss Van Hayes.
A discussion at GAR Hall Thursday evening focused on issues raised by Black participants during a Ernest Kateon Auxiliary session. Attending council members included Mrs. Dorothy Wright, Mrs. June Wright, Mrs. Elizabeth Robinson, Mrs. Bee Burns, Mrs. Bina Staples, Mrs. Harriet Otis, Mrs. Annie Oliver and Mrs. Jessie Marr. The meeting also announced the upcoming annual State event.
Louise Kingabory was accepted to a whist party after the business session. Prisoners include Mrs. June Wright Dorothy Wright and Mrs. Margaret Hart. The next meeting will be in May.
The Phiathea class at Corliss Street Baptist sponsored an Aver tea on Monday afternoon with three and five o'clock sessions. The large vestry was decorated in patriotic and spring motifs, featuring red tapers, lace, and silver services. Mrs. Harold Walker led as chairwoman, guests were greeted, and a menu of sandwiches tea cakes and mints with fruit punch was served. A patriotic reading and a vocal duet complemented by a piano solo added to the program.
Mrs Marie I Preston directed the Pine Tree Society for Crippled Children and Adults and Steine G Fenn of Bath attended a Tuesday afternoon fashion show at the Augusta House to benefit the Pine Tree Society for Crippled Children and Adults.
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