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Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1945

Page

6

Social notes recount town society and club events

Attorney and Mrs. Ralph O Dale host family Thanksgiving with Ralph O Dale Jr and other relatives. Genial updates cover military separations, hunting trips, visits in Portland and Bath, wedding plans for Miss Lilla Blackwell and Ernest King, Danvers and Becker College connections, and locals resuming winter residences.

Lilla Blackwell Mary E. Blackwell Portland Ernest P. King Howard E. King Bath St. Paul's Episcopal Church

Sailor on Leave Visits Parents as Wife Recovers

Aubrey Steen, a U S N stationed at Newport Rhode Island, arrived Saturday morning for a weekend leave and spent time with his parents Mr and Mrs Aubrey Steen of Park Street. Mrs Steen is a Memorial Hospital patient recovering satisfactorily from a fall six weeks ago. Justus H Miller is the contractor for a large hangar being erected by Flyers Inc at Douglas Field Brunswick.

Frederick Gowell Huse Street Memorial Hospital Aubrey Steen Newport R. I Park Street Steen Justus H. Miller Flyers, Inc Douglas'field Brunswick

Mrs. White Leaves Tops ham for Chicago Visit

Mrs. Bruce M. White of Tops ham travels to Chicago to visit her daughter and son in law, Mrs. Frances M. Crouch, with her relatives Mrs. Howard Sylvester and Miss Anne Connors of Bangor accompanying them.

Bruce M. White Topsham Rupert H. Baxter Bath Chicago Daghter Franklin M. Crouch White Howard Sylvester Anne Connors Bangor

Reverend Almand guest preacher at All Nations radio service

Interim Winter Street pastor Reverend Ashton A. Almand led The Church of All Nations Wednesday radio service on WORL Boston with the topic The Wonder of Words. Birth announcement notes Howard Reynolds and wife welcomed a son Gregory Charles at Memorial Hospital.

Ashton A. Almand Winter Street Church Church of All Nations WORL Boston

Weekend guests and staff shift as locals head south

Mr and Mrs William R Rogers motored back to Boston from Washington street after visiting his parents Mayor and Mrs Walter C Rogers of Washington street in the city. Robert E Mitchell left Detroit for a Ford Motor Plant job after a month with his father Horace Mitchell on Washington street. His wife Sgt Barbara Mitchell of the WAC Air Force recently discharged will join him there. Mrs Clifford W Piltz of Southport has closed Cove Cottage Inn and plans to spend the winter in Bath with Mr Piltz who works at Bath Iron Works.

Lawrence H. Small Bath N Works Corp Harold P. Small Pacific Air Force Alice Barler Margaret Benson Chicago Arthur Sewall Stone House New York City Walter L. Wade Lisbon Bath Albert Thompson North End Wade Bath Iron Works Mrs. Wade Long Beach Calif William R. Rogers Walter C. Rogers Washington Street Boston Robert E. Mitchell Horace Mitchell Detroit Mich Ford Motor Plant Sgt Barbara Mitchell WAC Air Force Clifford W. Piltz Southport Cove Cottage Inn Mr. Piltz

Mrs Haviland Torrey Visits Boston After Sister’s Operation

Mrs J Haviland Torrey of Middle Street traveled to Boston on Saturday to stay near her sister Mrs R C Samartin nee Marion Worrey who is a patient at land Baptist Hospital after an operation Wednesday. Mrs Worrey’s mother Mrs Herbert Worrey of Washington Street has word that Mrs Samartin is convalescing satisfactorily.

Frances Flaherty Emerson School of Oratory Boston Andrew Flaherty Front Street J. Haviland Torrey Middle Street R. C. Samartin Marion Worrey Land Baptist Hospital Herbert Worrey Washington Street Samartin

Miss Harriman Visited Montville From Parents Home

Miss Margaret Harriman was a guest recently of her parents at their home in Montville.

Margaret Harriman Montville

Rockland School Board Reelects Laton Jackson

Mrs. Walter S. Glidden returns from a month with sister Mrs. Edith Weeks in Malden Massachusetts. Mr. and Mrs. D LeRoy Lord visited Mrs. Lord's brother and wife, Albion K Parris in Portland. H Laton Jackson, son of Mrs. Elizabeth Jackson, reelected to Rockland School Board.

D. LeRoy Lord Upper Washington Street H. Laton Jackson Elizabeth Jackson Shawstreet Rockland

Poultry Feather Waste Recovered for Industrial Use

Millions of pounds of poultry feathers that were wasted or used for fertilizer can be saved for industrial processing by washing in a simple solution, unlocking a new use for a common byproduct.

Lend-lease Food Shipments to UK valued at $3.19 billion

The United States supplied food under lend-lease to the United Kingdom from March 1941 through April 1945 totaling 3.1858 billion dollars in value.

United Kingdom

Winter Street Men’s Club Hosts Scouts Meeting

Winter Street Men’s Club met Thursday evening hosting the Boy Scouts of the church with President Clinton D. Wilson presiding. Harmon Smith discussed Scout training and the Eagle Court of Honor set for December 13 at the High School. District Commissioner Edwin R. Andrews praised the Scouts and presented the charter for the tenth year. Scoutmaster George Hastings reviewed the year’s work. Henry D. Small showed winter sports films, including skating, stilts, windjammer yacht racing off California and skiing. Fred Higgins will chair the December 13 program.

Winter Street Men's Club Boy Scouts of the Clinton D. Wilson Harmon Smith Boy Scouts Boy Scout Organization Edwin R. Andrews George Hastings Winter Street Henry D. Small California Fred Higgins

Thimble Club Meeting Plans Christmas Party

Mrs Elmer Blake hosted the Thimble club on a Wednesday evening with members including Mrs Frank MacDonald Mrs Louis Sonia Mrs Fenton I Moore Mrs Earl Coombs Mrs Walter James Mrs Lloyd Hooker Mrs Donald Stewart Mrs Raymond Palmer Mrs Chester MacKenzie Mrs Russell Kenney and Mrs Robert Jewell. Sewing filled the night and plans were made for a Christmas tree and party to be hosted by Mrs Walter James on Drummond Street. The next meeting will be with Mrs Loyd Hooker at 1009 Middle Street on Wednesday evening. Refreshments were served.

Elmer Blake Thimble Club Frank MacDonald Louis Sonia Fenton I. Moore Earl Coombs Walter James Lloyd Hooker Donald Stewart Raymond Palmer Chester MacKenzie Russell Kenney Robert Jewell Drummond Street Loyd Hooker Middle Street

Free Will Workers Christmas Sale Nets Good Sum

Free Will Workers of Corliss Street church held a successful Christmas sale at South Enq P. T. A. rooms last Wednesday, netting a considerable amount for the treasury. An assortment of aprons, fancy and useful articles, cooked and canned foods, novelties and more were sold. Nellie Hunt chaired the event, with tea served by Orris Ames, Arthur Berry and Grace Block.

Corliss Street South Enq P. T. A Treasury Nellie Hunt Orris Ames Arthur Berry Grace Block

Inner Wheel Meeting Plans Transatlantic Links

Inner Wheel met Thursday at 1.30 at Mrs. Ralph Pinkham 151 North street with 21 present. Mrs. Charles B. Doyle led the business as secretary read a greetings letter from a Devon district and a membership certificate from Great Britain naming Bath club Overseas No. 1. Plans aim to unite Rotary women across the Atlantic. Bath district 193 covers parts of Canada and New England. The next meeting will be December 13 at Mrs. Rupert Irvine’s North street home.

Inner Wheel Ralph Pinkham North Street Rupert Irvine James Clappison Charles B. Doyle Devon England Great Britain Association of Inner Wheels Bath Club Rotary Atlantic Bath Iuner Wheel Canada Massachusetts Maine Inner

Nightingale Club Holds Meeting After Lobster Salad Supper

Nightingale club met Wednesday of last week at Mrs. E Footer's upper High street after a lobster salad supper at Winter Street church. A table was reserved and all members attended. Mrs J Arthur Burgess MacDonald reported on the baked bean supper at Central parish house that raised a generous amount for the treasury. Mrs Herbert Cavanaugh, secretary, noted she sent thanks to donors and helpers.

Nightingale Club E. Footer Upper High Street Winter Street J. Arthur Burgess Central Parish House Treasury Herbert Cavanaugh

Plans for Memorial hospital project and Christmas meeting

The club discussed plans for a Memorial hospital ward curtaining project hoped to begin soon. A social hour followed with games and refreshments. The next meeting will be the Christmas supper and tree with Mrs. Ralph O Dale and Mrs. John Freeman as co hosts on Middle Street. Names were drawn for the tree and the meeting is planned for December 27.

Memorial Hospital Ralph O. Dale Middle Street John Freeman

Beta Sigma Phi Plans Christmas Sale And Dessert Bridge

Beta Sigma Phi met at Mrs. Turpie's High street with many members present. Plans were finalized for the Christmas sale at the Cosmopolitan club and a dessert bridge while inviting the public, though tables for cards were filled. A benevolent project was organized with a committee including Linwood Haynes Nathan Watson and Eleanor Danforth. Raffle prize went to Roland Trott and the cultural program on People was led by Stanley Hatch John Greene and Earl Wade.

Cosmopolitan Club Theta Chapter Beta Sigma Phi Nathan W. Watson William H. Daley John A. Greene, Jr Jean Danforth Linwood Haynes Stanley Hatch Harmon Eliason Barbara Kenney Thompson Greene Nathan Watson Eleanor Danforth Roland Trott Earl Wade

Meeting of W. C. T. U. Held at Miss Besaw's Home

The annual W. C. T. U. roll call met Tuesday afternoon at Miss Mary Besaw's High street home. Mrs. Martha Watson spoke on Overcoming Handicaps. Devotionals by the president on Thankfulness. Christmas party planned for Dec 11 at Mrs. Nellie Brown's 9 Deering street. Besaw to lead devotional. Mrs. Theresa Hill to present program. Members to bring wrapped gifts and candy. Refreshments by the hostess and Mrs. Nella Stover.

Mary Besaw High Street Martha Watson Woolwich Nellie Brown Deering Street Theresa Hill Nella Stover

Ocho Club Plans Rummage Sale At Pearl Street

The Ocho club met with Mrs. John Sonia of Washing ton street to arrange a rummage sale Saturday at 1 p m at 64 Pearl street. Planned items include clothing shoes toys and more. Members named include Mrs Walter MacNaughton Mrs Donald Perry Mrs Edward Lee Jr Mrs Elford A Stover Mrs Charles Lee Mrs Paul Stinson Mrs Henry Mank and Mrs John Sonia.

Qcho John Sonia Washington Street Pearl Street Walter MacNaughton Donald Perry Edward Lee, Jr Elford A. Stover Charles Lee Paul Stinson Henry Mank

Girl Scout Leaders Meet For Winter Plans In Brunswick

Girl Scout Leaders association met Wednesday of last week at 7 30 with Mrs. Stanley Hunter Brunswick road. Main topic was winter troop activities including selling Christmas seals at the post office distributed by Mrs. Wilmer Voorhees. December 23 troops will visit the Old Folks Home to sing carols. December 13 senior troop led by Mrs. Nostall will sponsor a tea at Mrs. Parker’s Summer street four and six. Tickets from Mrs. Nostall or Mrs. Parker. The leaders heard Hon. Donald N. Small on City Government and Miss Collins on the Augusta conference. Next meeting December 19. Refreshments by Mrs. Hunter. Attendees listed.

Girl Scout Leaders Association Stanley Hunter Brunswick Road Wilmer I. Voorhees James Nostall John Parker Summer Street Noftall Parker Donald N. Small Harry Collins Augusta Hunter J. Russell Grant R. Clinton McFadden Louis A. Dole John Labbe John Henderson Percy Low Joseph Epstein

Bath Odd Fellows Meet Honored by Grand Master Visit

Lincoln lodge I O O F of Bath hosted D D Grand Master George Turner last week. The initiatory degree was exemplified in a brief ceremony.

Lincoln Lodge I. O. O. F. of Bath D. D George Turner

Presentation of Past Grand Jewel to Cardosi

Past Grand Domenic Cardosi received the past grand’s jewel in a ceremony conducted by D. M. G. M. Turner.

Bath Community Center to Open Under Community Control

The Recreation commission and newly formed Community Controlled Operation committee of the USO met to discuss transitioning the current setup to a community controlled operation. The hall will be renamed Bath Community Center and operate for at least two months under city council financial provisions. Further program details will be announced soon.

Recreation Commission USO Bath Community Center

St Marys Guild Seeks Christmas Sale Helpers at Parish Hall

St Marys Guild of Grace church met for an all day session at the parish house to sew items for the Christmas sale and plan a public supper on December 11. A box lunch was served. Committees cover supper dining room and sale crafts with names listed for aprons cooked foods greens gifts and tickets available from guild members.

St. Mary’s Guild of Grace Church Parish House Wilmer I. Voorhees Walter Hill Annie Manuel Lawrence Thayer Philip Foster Fred D. Hill Kenneth Brown Ellen Ryall Robert Jewell Farley Mayo Russell Phinney Florence Campbell Herbert Calderwood Arline Troop Harry B. Briggs, Jr Gerald Atkinson Warren Hawley Thomas Aikenhead Katrina Vamvakias Edward

Mizpah Class Rummage Sale Planned at Vestry

Mizpah class of the First Baptist Church met last Tuesday evening with president Mrs. J Russell Grant. They planned a rummage sale in the vestry Monday at two in conjunction with a baked bean supper. Donations may be left at the church or with Mrs. Elton L Pinkham at 33 Liberty Street. A social hour followed with refreshments.

First Baptist Church J. Russell Grant Liberty Street Elton L. Pinkham

Whatsoever Club Met at Hyde Park Terrace Hall

The Whatsoever club met at the Community hall Hyde Park Terrace on November 27 with Mrs Goody presiding. Sixteen members and three visitors attended. After business lunch was served by Mrs Carlyle and Mrs Conzanley. The evening was spent knitting and crocheting. The next meeting will be Tuesday evening with Mrs Darling and Mrs Clouse as hostesses.

Hyde Park Terrace Goody Carlyle Conzanley

Winter Street Aid Holds Postponed Meeting in December

Ladies' Aid of Winter Street church met Friday afternoon with 35 members present. The group heard a report on the Christmas fair and supper by Miss Alice Varney. Wreath orders from Mrs. Joseph O. Purdue can be picked up December 15 at the parsonage. The roll call is set for Friday at 7 30. A large box was prepared for the Seacoast Mission containing warm coats and other apparel, plus a $25 check. Hostesses included Mrs. William Potter and others. a social hour followed with refreshments.

Ladies’ Aid of Winter Street Addison F. Pendleton Edgar Hatch Raymond Powers Seth Stewart Harry Huse Winchester Alice Varney Joseph O. Purdue Seacoast William Potter Milton C. Trott Harry F. Morin Wilbra Billings Alice Shorey

Beacon Street Woman's Society Elects Officers

The Beacon Street church Woman's Society of Christian Service met in the vestry with hostesses Mrs Clifton Yedford Mrs Irving Varney Mrs Mattie Bachelder and Mrs Kate Clark. Devotions led by Mrs Paul Moore, piano by Mrs Charles L Kinney. A nominating report was read and all officers were elected. Christmas sale and supper planned for Wednesday with sale at 2 30 and supper at six. Pastor Rev Charles S Kinney announced evangelism crusade plans for Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday next week. New Year's tree and party discussed with Mrs William J.

Woman's Society of Christian Service Beacon Street Church Clifton Yedford Irving Varney Mattie Bachelder Kate Clark Paul Moore Charles L. Kinney Charles S. Kinney William J

Bath group to entertain veterans at Togus

Under the Camp and Hospital Council of the American Red Cross a group of pupils from Charlotte's School of Dancing will present an entertainment for veterans at Togus Friday evening. Returned veteran Bob Allen will join as a comedian. Six year old Sandra Sprangle will headline after a notable U.S.O. Talent show. Charlotte will accompany the group on piano assisted by 16 performers with a planning committee led by Mrs. Warren F. Hawley, Mrs. Frederick D. Hill, and Mrs. Bernard Knight.

At Camp and Hospital Council of the American Red Cross Charlotte’s School of Dancing Togus Bob” Allen Sandra Sprangle Charlotte Warren F. Hawley Frederick D. Hill Bernard Knight

Social gathering at Craft hosted by Mrs Kinney circle

On January 7 at 1185 Washington street a social meeting featured Miss Nellie Webber assisting, an exchange of gifts, and a social hour with refreshments by hostesses. Attendees included Mrs. Charles L. Kinney, Mrs. Clifton Tedford, Mrs. Charles I. Madden, Mrs. Paul Moore, Mrs. Katie Clark, Mrs. Leland Plummer, Mrs. Milton Douglas, Miss Bessie Clark, and others.

Craft Washington Street Nellie Webber Charles L. Kinney Clifton Tedford Charles I. Madden Paul Moore Katie Clark Leland Plummer Milton Douglas Bessie Clark Fred Pinkham Blanche Locke Arthur Packard Irving Varney Minnie Eldridge Roger Pierce William Shea Edward St. Martin Minnie Given Louis Young Margaret Wilson Clarence Ring Orange Leeman Drake Cobb

Mrs Kinney Hosts Sunday School Doll Party

Mrs Charles L Kinney entertained her Bath Sunday school class at the Beacon Street church parsonage on Monday afternoon. The first class of girls in five years enjoyed games around the dining room table and quiz contests. A doll exhibit was kept from the Good Will club show in Woolwich, and each girl received a holiday basket with candies and nuts. Participants included Gay Bonney, Nancy Pratt, Carolyn Herrin, Jane Homan, Nancy Spear, Charlene Sinclair, Diane Spear, Evelyn Norris, Shirley Rogers, Patricia Carpenter, Patricia Robinson, Henrietta Wilkins, Judith Mank, and Dorothy Robinson.

Charles L. Kinney Beacon Street Kinney Bath Gay Bonney Nancy Pratt Carolyn Herrin Jane Homan Nancy Spear Charlene Sinclair Diane Spear Evelyn Norris Shirley Rogers Patricia Carpenter Patricia Robinson Henrietta Wilkins Judith Mank Dorothy Robinson

Dramatic Club Votes for Three One Act Plays

The Dramatic club met on November 27 and voted to stage three one act plays titled Hurricane Hill Poor Man Rich Man and District Contest. Members praised Brunswick High school’s play while guest speaker Mrs. Carl G. French spoke on dramatics and Providence Rhode Island group The Players describing their week long production.

Hurricane Hill Brunswick High School Carl G. French Providence R. I

Central Church League Christmas Sale At Par ish House

Central Church League conducted a successful Christmas sale at the parish house on Monday afternoon featuring cooked foods jellies pickles greens and various articles. A Christmas supper with chicken pie mashed potato squash cranberry relish hot rolls mince and squash pie will be served Monday evening with remaining novelties and fancy items on sale. The supper committee includes Mrs. George Moses Mrs. Horace Morse Mrs. Marius Page Mrs. Rudolph McRae Mrs. Osepomrs Gardiner Deering Mrs. Dana McIntire and Mrs. Arthur L. Pratt with Mrs. William H. Daley in charge of the dining room and assistants listed.

League of Central Church George Moses Horace P. Morse Marius Page Rudolph McRae Osepomrs. Gardiner Deering Dana McIntire Arthur L. Pratt William H. Daley Arthur Brown Harold E. Brown Carl Stinson Ethel Blake J. Haviland Torrey Howard Steen Lawrence Lord Clyde Mallet

Cosmopolitan Club Christmas Sale and Supper Big Success

Annual Cosmopolitan club sale and chicken pie supper drew crowds Saturday from 5:30 to 7:30 PM. Mrs Lawrence Lord led as general chair. numerous volunteers organized novelty, White Elephant, Mystery, apron, and Greens tables and dining room service.

Lionesses to Meet at Odd Fellows Hall

A column notes the Lionesses convening at Odd Fellows Hall with Lieut. Haskell as the guest speaker. It highlights her wartime service in the China-Burma Campaign, her writings on North Africa, travels to the Riviera and Luxembourg, and her time at Walter Reed Hospital after injuries.

ODD Fellows Hall Cassarine Pass Riviera Luxembourg Haskell North Africa Walter Reed Hospital Lieut

Colombia the second largest cacao producer in Latin America

Colombia ranks as the second largest cacao producer in Latin America, highlighting its significant role in regional cultivation and export markets. The country continues to expand planting areas and diversify cacao varieties to meet growing demand.

Colombia

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