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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1954
Page
6
Local society column lists hospitalizations and recoveries including Mrs. Lionel Lessard and Miss Evelyn Sotheard at Memorial hospital, plus births and family gatherings. Guests at Thanksgiving and anniversaries are noted among residents of Bath, Brunswick, and nearby towns, with arrivals from Melrose, Saugus, and Boston.
Mrs Florence Blaisdell resumes work at First National Bank after several weeks away due to a foot fracture. She was treated at Memorial hospital then convalesced at home on High street. Mrs Linwood Gammon and sons Allan and Dana of South Portland visited the Lemont street households.
Mrs Lincoln Farrar of Portland visited Bath on a Friday evening to attend a reception for Mrs Leah Page Grand Esther of the Grand Chapter O E S of Maine at Genesta Chapter O E S at the Masonic Temple.
Mrs Alzira Gross resumes duties at the Edna Mae Shop after several weeks away due to surgery. She receives a warm greeting from a large circle of friends and customers.
Miss Frances M Morse daughter of John G Morse Jr of Enogaane returned from the Maine and Bar Infirmary in Portland after undergoing a tonsillectomy.
Miss Mabel Reed of North Street will leave Bath Saturday morning for West Bowdoin to visit Miss Nettie Coombs and plans to return home before Christmas. Mr and Mrs Fred Stover have come home to 378 Middle Street after visiting their son and his wife in South Berwick. Their Thanksgiving guests included Leroy Stover, Albert Denaco, Jamie, and Sarah Garcelon, plus Brownrigg and Davidson families visiting Bath.
U S Army sergeant Norman Guynn stationed at Fort Jay Governors Island New York returns from a short leave with his mother and husband Dr Hugh D Grant of Linden Street Mrs Harriet Pierce of West Southport passed Saturday in the city while shopping and calling on local residents.
Mr and Mrs Paul Martiros of Schenectady New York were weekend guests of Mrs Martiros parents Mr and Mrs Ambrose Curran of Blind Crossing Mrs Martiros the former Beverly Curran and her husband recently returned from a wedding trip to Florida.
Mrs Frank Thompson of 1035 Middle Street was admitted to Memorial hospital after a Friday fall at her home resulting in a broken hip.
Mrs George Adams of Russell j Street leaves Monday for Portland to stay at the Eastland. She will attend Ilona Chapter O E S Wednesday evening and Thursday will be a guest at the Eastland dinner honoring the National President of the Spanish War Auxiliary visiting from the West Coast.
The STE ti HALL and Houth End P T A held a plexipose meeting with Vane Wakefield presiding. It was decided to cancel the Christmas sale and supper planned for Saturday and instead prepare for a Wednesday carving supper. The association reports a $5,000 mortgage on the hall to fund repairs and a modernized kitchen. A Helen Hayes polio film is planned for Jan 4 with hostesses appointed and a social followed by refreshments.
A local meeting of T W Hyde A T Y featured officer elections for the upcoming year. Laura Frizzell was named president with Phyllis Warner as vice president and Edith Miller as third trustee among others. A social hour followed the session with refreshments served.
Three students from Central Nequasset school Woolwich Joan Galuza Barbara Baker and Janice Harriman will host a Saturday 9 30 a m cooked food sale at Senter's store to aid the Pinkham family fund posters are in Bath store windows call Joan 1147 ws or Barbara 1837 W4 for donations Ernest Pinkham severely burned at home remains hospitalized awaiting improvement and the girls hope to raise support for his care.
The readable portion mentions a Monday afternoon moment but provides no clear event, names, places, or outcomes to identify or summarize meaningfully.
Special services led by evangelist Rev. Donald Isenberg and chalk artist wife Mrs. Isenberg with their children run nightly at 7.30 except Saturdays. Programs include instrumental and vocal music with Youth Night Friday inviting city youth groups to attend.
William A Hill and Theresa Foster of 645 Middle Street observe their 40th wedding anniversary. Married in Hampden Highlands Maine in 1906 the couple reside in Bath where Hill works as a carpenter at Bath Iron Works and is active in local civic groups. Their family includes ten children thirty three grandchildren and two great grandchildren. A family party with an anniversary cake and gift shower marks the event.
Ladies Auxiliary of Winter Street Congregational church presents a Christmas program and story on December 19 in the church auditorium. The Nativity scene returns with heritage music by the Men's choir and stage settings. Edgar Leavitt and two organizers oversee decorations. Mrs. Austin er and Mrs. Manley Grant assist. Mrs. Daniel Matter handles publicity.
Mr and Mrs Frank Moore of ato street returned av roo x with their daughter and Mr and Mrs Lewis Edwards and in Needham Massachusetts visited another TR and husband Mr and Galuies Aren Stupak and their ir return to they were accompanied by and Mrs Edwards and a gees who have re Massachusetts
A long program features dance numbers and songs led by Sherry Robinson and a cast list including many performers. Part II opens with Mood Indigo ballet and ends with a finale to Oh You Beautiful Doll. The show repeats tonight at eight in the auditorium.
A 15 year old Georgetown boy was found innocent of juvenile delinquency when arraigned before Judge Gardiner R. Deering in juvenile court. He faced a charge of negligent shooting and wounding a hunting companion on March 24.
Commander Charles Odehrahs announced the completion of the Camp’s member drive and counted teams on the account. Donald Preble’s team won, with Robert Steals, Jeve Omorne, and Raymond Kneeland as sleights treble. Patriotic Instructor Robert Metcalf thanked the clubs for a good turnout. A brief history of the Nineteenth Regiment Association was presented by Percy Low during the program.
Mrs Donald F Preble hosted Central Church Women’s Fellowship guests at 922 Middle Street. President Mrs Horace P Morse led a devotional and a $3 donation to World Service was approved. The group sang carols and planned the Jan 5 meeting at Myra Pennell’s home.
The First Baptist Ladies Sewing Circle met for an all day event in the church parlor with 21 in attendance. They tacked three quilts, shared picnic lunches, and elected committees for aprons and fancy sewing for an annual fund sale to be held Friday afternoon at 1 30. The nominating committee led by Mrs Lucy Rogers will present a slate of officers at the next meeting, marking the final gathering before the holidays.
Grace Church Auxiliary met at the parish house where Rev James L Grant spoke and urged members to support the Fair and Tea. James L Grant and Mrs Eberhard serve as co chairs with reports by Secretary Mrs Jon Lee and Treasurer Mrs Tetson. Tea was hosted by Benjamin Haggett. Charles M Jar to entertain at 982 Hlice for next meeting with Leslie C Shumway co hosting.
Central Church Ladies Aid met Thursday afternoon in the parish house with Vice President Mrs. Ada Wallace presiding in the president's absence. Final plans were completed for the Christmas sale scheduled for December 10 in the parish house. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Helen Merrill and Mrs. Mary Larrabee.
The Teen-Age 4 H club met at Mrs Granville Colbys home on 10 Quimby street Friday evening to plan upcoming activities. New members learned hand and machine sewing for luncheon doilies and aprons as pamphlets and booklets were distributed. Attending were Joan Robinson Judy Commeau Betsy Bertrand Frances Butcher Tate Lakin Bunny Perkins Joan Marsh and Joyce Scanlin.
A 26 year old Sheepscott man pleaded guilty to drunken driving after crashing into the rear of a state highway truck on Route 1 near Fwell's Greenhouse. He received four months in Kennebec County jail, plus costs and possible extra jail time if fines are not paid. The truck owner was Richard Grover of Winthrop and another driver, James Sproule of Winthrop, was forced to leap to safety.
Bowdoin College Masque and Gown will stage two short plays by Christopher next week in the Chapel. Production is led by Robert Hawley with scenery by Pierre-Alain Jolivet and music by David W. Simple ticketing offers 100 general admission seats with reserved seating. phone ick 83-M for Dec 8 or 9 sales.
Pfc Paul A Condon son of Mrs Hilda B Condon 105 Court Street left Korea with the 24th Infantry Division now assigned to ita Japan Victory division has been in the Far East since World War II He is a gunner in the 34th Regiment Company C Army Pvt George Biette recently arrived at Fort Hood Texas for duty with the 1st Armored Division He is an instrument repairman with the 47th Armored Medical Battalion and entered the Army last May.
Glen Carter son of Mr and Mrs Harold Carter from North street has enlisted in the U S Navy. He left Portland Tuesday morning with a companion for nine weeks of boat training in Maryland after taking his physical in Portland.
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