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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1945

Page

6

Miss Barbara Danforth to Visit Relatives During Christmas Break

Society notes report Miss Barbara Danforth of MHS, 45, attending Westbrook Junior College, arriving in Bath for the holidays. She will travel to Boston to visit relatives before visiting Miss Mary Pierce at Wellesley and returning to Bath with her.

Barbara Danforth MHS Westbrook Junior College Taeken Frankorth High Street Danforth Boston George St. Onge Brookline Wellesley Mary Pierce Dwight Pierce Wellesley College Miss Danforth Miss Pierce Bath

Tea for daughter of Mrs. Sewall in High Street home

Mrs. Edward Sewall hosted a small tea on Wednesday at her High Street home for her daughter Mrs. Alfred Pillsbury Jr. and guests Mrs. John Cooke and Mrs. Ralph G. Stetson served. Mrs. Pillsbury plans to visit South Weymouth Mass. with Mr. Pillsbury’s parents. Bina Staples of Willow Street, a practical nurse, is at home for a rest period. Rev. Ashton Almand of Somerville Mass. arrived to take part in the 150 year anniversary weekend events after driving from Boston on icy roads.

Edward Sewall High Street Alfred Pillsbury, Jr John Cooke Ralph G. Stetson Pillsbury South Weymouth Mass Mr. Pillsbury Alfred Pillsbury, Sr Bina Staples Willow Street Osteopathis Hospital Washington Street Ashton Almand Somerville Winter Street

Local Residents Return from D C Trip and Winter Visit

Mrs. Russell S Hitchcock returns to Washington Street Bath after a month in Washington D C. Mrs Elizabeth Latham of Cape Elizabeth arrives to winter with Mrs Lizzie French at 468 Washington Street in Bath. The two have been close friends for 69 years. Mrs Latham remains a weekly Independent reader. H P Small, local Pontiac Cadillac GMC dealer, just back from Bangor after a Maine Automobile Dealers association two day convention.

Elizabeth Latham Cape Elizabeth Bath Lizzie French Washington Street H. P. Small Pontiac Cadillac GMC Bangor Maine Automobile Dealers Association

Weekend Visit Highlights Sylvester Family

Mr and Mrs Frank Sylvester of Kittery arrived Saturday to spend the weekend with Mrs Sylvesters parents Mr and Mrs Frank H Lemont on Washington Street and with Mr Sylvester’s sister Mrs Percy Miller on Lincoln Street.

Frank Sylvester Kittery

Mrs Sylvester and Family Overnight Guests

Mr and Mrs John Sylvester of Chestnut street were recent overnight guests of Mrs Sylvester's brother and wife Mr and Mrs Roland Staples of Yarmouth.

John Sylvester Chestnut Street

Bath Iron Works President Returns After Storm Travel

President William S. Newell of Bath Iron Works Corp returns by train from a business trip to New York and Washington. Air travel was canceled due to the storm. A son was born to Mr and Mrs William Lowans of Front Street at Memorial hospital. Dr Buck opens a dental office at 912 Washington Street. Mrs John McInnes returns from Boston and plans to travel to Portland for the winter.

William S. Newell Bath Iron Works Corp New York Washington William Lowans Front Street Memorial Hospital Leon Buck Christopher Buck Middle Feet Theo Webb Iph Warren Washington Street

Family notices share moves from Wilmington to New York

Mrs. Walter N. Wilhelm and her children Pamela and Walter of Wilmington Delaware relocate after Mr Wilhelm transfers from the Wilmington to the New York branch of his colon y. Mrs Wilhelm was formerly Miss Martha Cahill of Bath.

Walter N. Wilhelm Pamela Walter Wilmington Del Wilhelm Charles H. Cahill Hightreet New York Martha Cahill Bath

Engagement and birth notices from Brunswick area

Mrs Ralph Merry of High street is a patient at the Oseo pathic Hospital in Portland where she submitted to surgery Thursday. Mr and Mrs Carl Conrad Anderson announce the engagement of their daughter Mary to Lieut Gilbert O Pletts USNR son of Mrs Elizabeth Pletts and the late Dr Robert Pletts of Brunswick. Mr and Mrs John Lemont of Chamberlain street Brunswick are the parents of a son born at Bath Memorial Hospital Friday evening.

Ralph Merry High Street Oseopathic Hospital Brighton Avenue Portland Carl Conrad Anderson Mary Gilbert O. Pletts USNR Sarah Elizabeth Pletts Robert Pletts Brunswick John Lemont Chamberlain Street Bath Memorial Hospital

Miss Barbara Stodder Undergoes Appendectomy

Miss Barbara Stodder and her family from Snow Park report she underwent an appendectomy at Memorial hospital Thursday noon. Her condition is satisfactory. Stodder, a 1944 graduate of Pierce Secretarial School in Boston, is daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Russell Stodder. Mrs. Irving Burnham and two others have returned from a visit in Boston, where they stayed at the Touraine.

Barbara Stodder Russell Stodder Snow Park Memorial Hospital Miss Stodder Pierce Secretarial School Boston Irving Burnham Emery Rideout N. J. Guerette George Melzard Touraine

Rothwell and Ingalls Enjoy Winter Voyage to Miami

Cards from Mr. and Mrs. Edmund A. Rothwell and Miss Irene Ingalls report a delightful trip by yacht Mawflower from Boothbay Harbor via several stops visiting friends and points of interest en route to Miami Florida to spend the winter aboard.

Edmund A. Rothwell Irene Ingalls Boothbay Harbor Miami Fla

Dawn Elizabeth Jewett Born in Revere Massachusetts

Dawn Elizabeth Jewett was born to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Jewett of Revere at Memorial Hospital on December 3, weighing six pounds. Betty Farris, her mother, was the former daughter of Arthur and Mrs. Farris of Elm Street. West Bath grange members attended a State Grange session in Portland with Bertha Ward serving as the West Bath delegate.

Dawn Elizabeth Jewett Charles Jewett Revere Mass Memorial Hospital Jewett Betty Farris Arthur Farris Elm Street Harold Miller William Armstrong Arthur Pecci Richard Andrews Gertrude Stover William H. Small, Jr Arthur Wing Mary Thompson Mabel Tibbetts Bertha Ward West Bath

Miss Germain Bonney Visits Union Street Home

Miss Germain Bonney, a Yar mington Normal student, arrived Friday evening to spend the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs Albert L Bonney of Union street.

Germain Bonney Yarmington Albert L. Bonney Union Street

Mrs Tubbs Returns Home After Hospital Stay

Mrs. Charles M. Tubbs has recovered enough to return to her home on High Street following a lengthy stay at Memorial hospital.

Charles M. Tubbs High Street Memorial Hospital

Newcastle couple guests at Somerset venison dinner

Mr and Mrs Charles Brackett of Newcastle were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Henry T B Leeman of Somerset place who served a venison menu. The Leemans entertained Friday evening guest Mrs Inez Crosby of Camden past president of the Rebekah Assembly of Maine.

Charles Brackett Newcastle Henry T. B. Leeman Somerset Place Leeman Inez Crosby Camden Rebekah Assembly of Maine

Mrs William S Newell Hosts Club Luncheon

Mrs William S Newell entertained her contract club with a luncheon at her Washington street home on Monday noon.

William S. Newell Washington Street

Hawaii youth named to West Point from Territory

John W. Goldsmith of Hilo Hawaii a Rutherford Preparatory student in Long Beach California has been appointed to the U S Military Academy West Point by the Territory of Hawaii He is the son of William F Goldsmith and Mrs Goldsmith and grandson of the late Mr and Mrs Patrick H Flaherty Beverly Packard Univ of Maine junior will visit relatives over Christmas and New Year at Beacon Street with Mr and Mrs Arthur M Packard

John W. Goldsmith Hilo Hawaii Rutherford Preparatory School Long Beach Calif U. S. Military Academy West Point Territory of William F. Goldsmith Goldsmith Mary M. Flaherty Bath Patrick H. Flaherty Beverly Packard University of Maine Mrs Arthur M. Packard Beacon Street

Navy officer calls wife from Honolulu for Christmas return

Mrs Blair received a midnight call from Commander Blair U S N R in Honolulu. He said the Maryland will depart for the West coast then home, hoping to reach Bath in time for Christmas after a six month Philippines cruise. Chester A Lewis was hospitalized with a broken leg after a street fall on Russell Street.

William S. Blair Washington Street Blair Honolulu Chester A. Lewis Memorial Hospital Russell Street

Boston visit and enlistment mark local social notes

Miss Ferne Pettengill and Miss Marie Lambert visited Boston while guests of Miss Marie Meade in Arlington. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Quint of Pryor Oklahoma stayed with Mrs. Quint's parents Mr. and Mrs. Arthur M. Packard on Beacon Street. Quint recently enlisted with the U.S. Army and reported to Camp Devens for assignment. Mrs. Quint, Melba Packard, will winter with her parents. Charles Petletier and George Oliver were added to the local police as special officers.

Ferne Pettengill Marie Lambert Boston Marie Meade Arlington Richard Quint Pryor Okla Charles Petletier George Oliver

Mrs Leeman Returns From Canada After Sister-in-Law’s Death

Mrs Henry F Leeman returns to Plant street home after visiting Canada where she learned of the death of her sister in law Mrs Doran Corey of Southampton New Brunswick Lieut Commander John Pfeffer U S N R and wife and their son John Jr left for Narbeth Pa to visit Lieut Comdr Pfeffer’s parents while Mrs Pfeffer and the baby stay with Horace Morse parents in Oak street He is on terminal leave and they plan to reside in Philadelphia after his release

Henry F. Leeman Plant Street Canada Doran Corey Southampton N. B John Pfeffer

Captain and Mrs Arthur Packard Pass Away in Augusta

Capt and Mrs Arthur M Packard and their daughter Janet of Beacon Street passed away on Monday in Augusta leaving bereaved relatives and a quiet hometown response.

Arthur M. Packard Janet Beacon Street Augusta

Mrs Downey of Wiscasset Dies After Illness

Mrs John B Downey of Wis casset a former Park street resident died Saturday at her sister Mrs Lewis Spicer s Bedford street home. Her husband an engineer with the Central Maine Power Co has been employed on a project in Berlin New Hampshire and will join her there for the summer.

John B. Downey Wiscasset Park Street Lewis Spicer Bedford Street Downey Berlin N. H Mr. Downey Central Maine Power Co

Registrar Hiram Stevens Stricken With Illness At Home

Hiram T. Stevens registrar of deeds fell ill at his home Friday evening. He was moved to Memorial Hospital on Sunday and this morning’s report states his condition is slightly improved.

Hiram T. Stevens Memorial Hospital

Mullaneys Move Into New Home on Park Street

Mrs Catherine Mullaney and her son John moved into their new home at 33 Park Street Saturday, the former residence of Mr and Mrs Stanley Robinson of Auburn. Mr Mullaney, recently discharged from two and a half years Navy service in the Pacific, began work Monday at Bath Iron Works. Weekend guests included Mrs Mullaney’s daughter Mrs Paul Sherman, and Gail and Paul Jr from Topsham.

Catherine Mullaney John Mullaney Park Street Stanley Robinson Auburn Mullaney Navy Pacific Bath Iron Works

Miss Simmons Guest at Waldoboro Grandfather’s Home

Miss Natalie Simmons stayed last weekend with her grandfather Osborn Welt at his Waldoboro residence.

Natalie Simmons Osborn Welt Waldoboro

Bath Opera House band booth hosts amid Victory Bond drive

Members of Club Forty-Two listed as band booth workers at the Bath Opera House attended the band show Week End at the Waldorf hosted by theater management. Gerald and Richard Dawe of Bangor returned after a weekend visit with their mother, Mrs. Edith Dawe on Washington Street.

Everett Cook Norman Adams William Kelley Joseph Mullaney Dorothy Olsen Charles Hobel Harry L. Deering Mary McCabe Edith Small Paul Hart Club Forty-Two Bath Opera House the Waldorf Gerald Richard Dawe Bangor Edith Dawe Washington Street

Weston Couple Send Winter Cards from Snow Park Florida

Cards received from Mr and Mrs Waldo Weston of Snow Park St Petersburg Florida indicate they will spend the winter there.

Waldo Weston Snow Park St. Petersburg Fla

Portland Residents Noted in Saturday Gatherings

Mrs. Joseph Mullaney, Mrs. E. Mason Wright, Mr. and Mrs. Carlton Perry, Mrs. Daniel Perry and Mrs. Donald Perry passed Saturday in Portland. Mrs. Walter Anliker, Mrs. William Kelley, Mrs. Albert Bonney, Mrs. Horace P. Morse, Miss Amerise Bourque, Miss Priscilla Trott were in Portland Saturday.

Joseph Mullaney E. Mason Wright Carlton Perry Daniel Perry Donald Perry Portland Walter Anliker William Kelley Albert Bonney Horace P. Morse Amerise Bourque Priscilla Trott

Maine First Lady's Tea Meeting in Victory Committee

Mrs Sumner Sewall hosts a Women’s Action Committee for Victory and Lost in Peace tea at 28 Park Avenue on Wednesday at four o clock. National Chairwoman Mrs Norman d E Whitehouse presides and Col L B von Speck of UNRRA will speak.

Sumner Sewall Maine Women’s Action Committee For Victory Lost In Peace Park Avenue Norman d’ E. Whitehouse Women’s Action Committee L. B. von Speck UNRRA Sewall John Fitzgerald Portland Allan Crane Bangor Gilbert Loeb Waterville Charles Cavendish H. E. Manville Vincent Astor Ernest Angell George H. Carey Kenneth Spence David Dearborn Clifford Carver Allan Goldfine New York Overseas Line Europe Paris Holland Poland Germany Small Point Beach

Boyle Family Visits in Bangor Return

Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Boyle of Washington Street spent a weekend in Bangor where they were greeted by their daughter and son in law Mr. and Mrs. John Harris and their granddaughter Jean of Presque Isle. Jean accompanied her grandparents to Bath for a visit.

Christopher Boyle Washington Street Bangor John Harris Jean Presque Isle Bath

Moonlight excursion poster linked to 1881 event in Somerville

A poster found in a Minneapolis collector’s envelope tied to a Boston area moonlight hop at Somerset House on Mouse Island. The invitation, dated August 12, 1881, mentions a steamer Sebenon and lists sponsors J. O. Shaw and others. a note urges contact with historic American figures for tickets.

Independent Phil J. Blomgren Minneapolis Mouse Island J. O. Shaw E. M. Fuller W. G. Webber W. D. Mussenden E. W. Rider A. G. Page, Jr George E. Morse D. C. Shaw L. O. Smith C. H. Greenleaf Patrick Henry George Washington Benjamin Franklin Abe Lincoln

Notable Bath Holiday Visits From Prominent Families

Mrs Flora Hathorne plans to reside in Bath with Elwood Hathorne and family. Former Governor and Mrs Sumner Sewall and children are to be in Bath for Christmas, with the governor returning from Europe where he has arranged airline routes and serves as president. Mrs Somes of Reading Mass arrives in Portsmouth to visit brother Capt Ardene Stott and niece Cmdr E Bradley Carlton in Portsmouth where the commander was transferred from Washington DEG.

Flora Hathorne Bath Elwood Hathorne and Sumner Sewall Europe New York Albert Somes Reading Mass Portsmouth N. Y Ardene A. Stott USNR Stott

Justus Miller and George Laskey Return From Miami Trip

Justus H. Miller and George Laskey of West Bath arrived Monday evening after a hurried auto business trip to Miami.

Justus H. Miller George Laskey West Bath Miami

Bath women take short visit to New York City

Miss Marguerite Brown Miss Esther Wilson and sister Miss Elinor Wilson from the Bath Iron Works office force departed Wednesday for a brief trip to New York City. They flew from Portland to New York.

Marguerite Brown Esther Wilson Elinor Wilson Bath ‘Iron Works Office New York City Portland New York

Edwards Couple Welcome Son at Memorial Hospital

Mr and Mrs Nathan Price of Edwards street are the parents of a son born Tuesday morning at Memorial hospital.

Nathan Price Edwards Street Memorial Hospital

Mrs Lawrence Lister and son Fly to San Francisco

Mrs. Lawrence Lister of Willow Street and her son George flew yesterday to San Francisco to join her husband Lt. Lawrence Lister who is spending his leave there while awaiting his ship.

Lawrence Lister Willow Street George San Francisco

Mrs Hubbard and family relocate to Delaware

Mrs. Harrison Hubbard and her children Gail and Peter left Bowdoin Apartments in Brunswick to join Mr. Hubbard in Wilmington Delaware where he works at DuPont. Mrs Hubbard formerly Betty Swanton visited her parents Mr and Mrs Carl B Swanton of Bedford Street before moving to their new home.

Harrison Hubbard Gail Peter Bowdoin Apartments Brunswick Wilmington Del Hubbard Duponts Betty Swanton Carl B. Swanton Bedford Street

Notable Local Residents Share Family News and Illness Updates

Mrs. Augusta Rowe improves daily after pneumonia at her granddaughter Mrs. John Grindell’s home. Arthur S. Rowe of Arlington, Mass. visited ten days then returned home. Rowe celebrated her 92nd birthday in June with a dinner at Witch Spring Cafe. Sgt. Ralph G. Duncan’s family welcomed a son Ralph Allen born November 15 at Forest Hills Mass. Duncan is stationed at Bergstrom Field Texas. Murray Ryder writes from Monterey Mexico planning winter in Kingston Jamaica. Ryder formerly lived on Dummer Street while at Bath Iron Works.

Augusta Rowe John Grindell Brunswick Road Forest Hills Mass Ralph G. Duncan Ralph Allen Duncan D. A. Duncan Cummings Street Bergstrom Field Austin Texas Margaret Lowe Murray Ryder Monterey Mexico Mexico City Kingston Jamaica Mr. Ryder Dummer Street Bath Iron Works

Residents Arrange Winter Homes and Local Visits

Mr and Mrs Henry Carlisle of Edgecomb and Mrs Carlisle's mother Mrs Mac Hagan of Georgetown plan to spend the winter at Florence Woodside's 154 Center Street home. Dickey Hudson three returns from Memorial Hospital. Mr and Mrs Charles Graffam of Unity left for Baltimore to winter with their son Sidney Graffam. Graffams previously lived in Bath where he worked at Bath Iron Works. Miss Lillian M Snow and Miss Jeanne M Elliott closed their Foster Point road summer home and return to Middle Street for winter. Mrs Jason A Merrill of Washington Street with son-in-law Donald Page of Portland visited Rev Frank M Lamb in Union.

Henry Carlisle Edgecomb Carlise Mac Hagan Georgetown Florence Woodside Center Street Charles Graffam Unity Baltimore Sidney Graffam Graffam Lillian M. Snow Jeanne M. Elliott Foster Point Road West Bath Middle Street Jason A. Merrill Washington Street Donald Page Portland Merrill Frank M. Lamb Union

First Written Mention of Liquid Petroleum in America

In 1627, French missionary Joseph de la Roche D Allion records the continent's first reference to petroleum used in its familiar liquid form.

Joseph de la Roche D’allion

Oil output milestone in Eastern Hemisphere tops ten billion barrels

The Eastern Hemisphere has produced more than 10 billion barrels of crude oil to date, marking a major cumulative output milestone for regional energy production and reserves.

Orono Doctor Named Maine March of Dimes State Chair

Dr. Arthur A. Hauck of Orono was named Maine State Chairman for the 1946 March of Dimes to be conducted January 14 31 by the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis Basil O Connor announced. Hauck, former president of the University of Maine and ex dean of Lafayette College, noted 72 infantile paralysis cases in Maine in the first nine months of the year and credited American generosity for strengthening the fight against the disease.

Arthur A. Hauck Orono Maine National Foundation For Ohio Punahou School Honolulu T. H Hauck

Numerous Bath Organizations Meet for Shared Installations

A corporate meeting of the T. W. Hyde Camp and Auxiliary was held with annual reports read and directors elected. Auxiliary officers and delegates to district and national events were named. a joint Christmas tree with the Sons is planned for December 18, and a Christmas sale raised 300 dollars with several prize awards listed.

T. W. Hyde Frances Warner Florence Robinson Mary Pratt Gertrude Stewart Maurice J. Warner Harry Warner George Melzard Artland K. Rogers, Jr Vernon W. Miller Myrtle Wilson Mildred Cressey Jennie Miller Lillian Warner Alice , Rideout Alice Lewis Bina Staples Alice Rideout Dorothea Wilson Elizabeth Baker Ada Norris Department Portland Laura Greenleaf Emma Hart Hattie Perkins Annie Oliver Dorothea Marks Frances Blake

Queen Esther Lodge Conferred Degrees at Meeting

Queen Esther Rebekah lodge met last Tuesday with degrees conferred for the first time by new officers. tableaux were led by Mrs May Ward and featured performances by Mrs Jennie Farrin Mrs Harriet Huggard Mrs Athana Gillespie and others. A club supper followed under direction of Mrs Eva Lemont with several assistants. The next meeting on December 18 will include a Christmas party led by chairwoman Mrs Georgia Pierce and a Tree program with Leonard Munsey assisting.

Queen Esther Rebekah Lodge May Ward Jennie Farrin Harriet Huggard Athana Gillespie Annie Condon Emma Copeland Georgia Pierce Eva Atwood Leonard Munsey Julia Field Solist Eva Lemont Ethel Blake Mary Thurston Lula Lemont Elizabeth McCabe

Wesley Church Women Present Christmas Pageant Plans

The Women's Society of Christian Service at Wesley Methodist met in the vestry on Tuesday. A candlelit Christmas program, led by Mrs. Eldredge Woods, featured the Christmas story and carols. Plans were announced for a December 23 Christmas pageant and January committees. Officer elections were held with Mrs. Stanley Hunter chosen president.

Women's Society of Christian Service Wesley Methodist Church Eldredge Woods Stanley Hunter John Sampson George Hopkins Jennie Walker Helen Follett Vinal King Walter Upham Madelyn Small Young Peoples Ron

Local Missionary Society Names Officers and Sale Plan

The Christ mas sale and supper for the missionary group were announced with officers listed including treasurer Mrs. Willard McLean and secretary positions held by multiple members. The event runs Friday with the sale opening at 2 30 and supper at six, dining and kitchen duties led by Mrs. Fred Weeks and Mrs. Merle Niles.

Tary Willard McLean Andrew Butterfield Fred Weeks Carolyn Rogers Elnore Oliver Ellen Hodgkins Madelyn Small Merle Niles Bessie Dickinson Status of Women John Sampson George Hopkins Lissa Dearborn Chester Oliver

Pythian Sisters Hold Meeting With District Visitor

Lowell Temple of Pythian Sisters hosted district deputy Mrs. Bertha Brackett of Portland for an official visitation. They planned a Christmas sale to start at two and supper at six with coordinators Annah McCabe Emily Williams Sarah Potter and Agnes Perry. Three long‑absent members Mrs Neil S Bishop Mrs Rowe of Bowdenham and Mr Lawrence of Madison attended.

Lowell Temple Pythian Sisters Bertha Brackett Portland Annah McCabe Emily Williams Sarah Potter Agnes Perry Temple Neil Bishop Rowe Bowdeinham Lawrence Madison

Daughters of Isabella Plan December Christmas Tree Event

The Daughters of Isabella met last week and decided the December committee will host a Christmas tree on December 18 with Mrs. Annie Arsenault as chair. A new scribe, Mrs. Catherine Burgess, was elected to replace Mrs. McGlinchy due to illness. January socials chosen include Alice Burgess Mary Cummings Catherine O'Hara Esther Moses Rita Higgins Emma Leonard Dora Collins Ellen Tracey Gladys Parady and Mary Ann Savoie. A baked bean supper is set for December 22 and a Victory Bond purchase was approved.

Isabella Annie Arsenault McGlinchy Catherine Burgess Alice Burgess Mary Cummings Catherine O'Hara Esther Moses Rita Higgins Emma Leonard Dora Collins Ellen Tracey Gladys Parady Mary Ann Savoie

Social Eight Club Meets for Birthday Craft Night

The Social Eight club gathered Tuesday at Pine Street with Mrs Susie Darrah to celebrate Mrs George Meazard's birthday. They knitted sewed and enjoyed refreshments while gifts and a birthday cake were shared. Others attending included Mrs Lloyd Perry Mrs Walter Thayer Mrs Napoleon Guerrette Mrs Irving Burnham and Mrs Ruth Young.

Social Eight Club Tueday Susie Darrah Pine Street George Me]zard Lloyd Perry Walter Thayer Napoleon Guerrette Irving Burnham Ruth Young

Cosmopolitan Garden Club Enjoys Christmas Stories

The Cosmopolitan Garden Club met Monday with 12 members. Mrs. Roscoe P. McFadden organized a Christmas program, prizes were awarded to Mrs. Melvin Howe for a Christmas tree and Mrs. Fred Quimby for a Santa Claus. Mrs. Kinney spoke and read Is There a Santa Claus. A future meeting January 14 will feature the New Year tree and gift exchange with each member bringing a 25 cent gift and inviting a guest.

Cosmopolitan Club Roscoe P. McFadden Melvin Howe Fred Quimby Charles Kinney Santa Claus.” _ Mrs. McFadden

Central Church League Christmas Supper at Parish House

Central Church League held its Christmas supper at the parish house on Monday night with a chicken pie menu. A large attendance was recorded as leftovers from the prior week’s Christmas sale were offered for sale. The supper and dining room committees included a series of named members led by Mrs. George Moses and Mrs. William H. Daley among others.

League of Central Church George Moses Marius Page Rudolph Mc‘Rae Gardiner Deering Dana McIntire Horace P. Morse J. Haviland Torrey Arthur L. Pratt William H. Daley Arthur Brown Harold Brown Howard McPhee Clyde Mallett Howard

Christmas Mood Lights Public Hall Decorations

Mrs Carl Stinson Steen and Mrs Harold Avery joined Milks Ethel Blake Miss Eleanor Muson for a seasonal gathering. The hall wore Christmas greens and reds with centerpieces in green featuring tall candles.

Philathea class elects officers at Street Church meeting

The Philathea class of a Street church met in the vestry with 25 members present. Mrs. Bernice Achorn was elected president and Mrs. Mary Berry as vice president. Other officers include treasurer Mrs. Helen Palmer and secretary Mrs. Dorothy Yamaska. The class plans a January covered dish supper and Christmas tree, and will send cards to members who have moved away.

Philathea Marie Berry Bernice Achorn Vivian Plant Mary Berry Estella Rines Dorothy Yamaska Velma Cornish Sruth Crowley Helen Palmer Nell Hunt

Theta Chapter Christmas Party Held at Miss Hayes Home

Theta chapter of Beta Sigma Phi met Tuesday evening at Miss Helen Hayes residence on Washburn street for a Christmas party. Members exchanged joke gifts with original poems attached and secret sisters provided gifts. Mrs. Edwin R. Andrews, director, received sorority gifts. refreshments featured a Christmas centerpiece with candles and angels. Those present included Mrs. Groustock of Brunswick guest and many chapter members, with next meeting January 8 at Mrs. Albert Thompson's home.

Albert Thompson North Street Joseph Groustock Brunswick Roland Trott Catherine Legard Leonard Wetherbee Richard Haskell John A. Greene, Jr John M. Conley Earl Wade Stanley Hatch Harry Ring, Jr Harmon Eliason Linwodd Haines William Turpie Roberta

St Marys Guild Christmas Sale and Dinner

St Marys Guild of Grace church held a Christmas sale in the parish house on Tuesday afternoon followed by a chicken salad supper for 5 30 to seven. The sale sold all items and large turnout for supper. Har ry L Day won the terrarium Ralph G Stetson won a doll and Mrs Katrina Vamvakias won an apron. The next meeting will pack Christmas boxes for the House of the Good Shepherd.

St. Mary's Guild of Grace Church Wilmer I. Voorhees Walter Hill Annie Manuel Lawrence Thayer Philip Foster Kenneth Brown Ellen Ryall Robert Jewell Dorothy Milliken Farley Mayo Majella Miller Ruth Williams Virginia Rand Frances Marks Mae Nelson Carolyn Miller Gay Mason Harry L. Day Ralph G. Stetson Katrina Vamvakias

Winter Street Auxiliary Plans New Year Gift Exchange

The Ladies Auxiliary of Winter Street church met Tuesday evening and voted to skip the next meeting for Christmas, resuming January 8 with a New Year's tree and exchange of gifts. Hostesses named include Mrs. Frank Perry and others. The children's Christmas party is set for December 19 and Carols and Candles service occurs December 23.

Winter Street Frank Perry Robert P. Manson Clifford B. Smith Reginald Atwood Harry Williams Edgar Pred Sturlevest Freeman William Boyce

Lions Club Meeting Speaker Tonight at Sedgwick

Oscar I. Emerson of the tax valuation authority will address the Lions Club this evening at Sedgwick. The regular meeting with supper starts at 6 30 and Emerson is billed to speak at eight. Nonmembers may attend.

Oscar I. Emerson Tax Valuation Authority Lions Club Sedgwick Mr. Emerson

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