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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1953
Page
8
Local organizations including Purcard-Guiou Post Auxiliary and V.F.W. raised funds and donated meals to underprivileged children. A project to pipe water to the Legion home was approved, with plans to deliver Christmas dinners and gifts. Community groups held parties, exchanges, and fund drives through December at multiple Richmond venues.
The article notes a gardener's bulb plant that once had a single bulb now fills a large shallow dish with nine clusters of tiny lilies. The foliage appears like coarse grass with a central groove, and some blossoms are forming while others are already visible in the city. Nearby, engagement news for Joyce Olive Gilpatrick and Jean Guy Levesque is mentioned along with community club updates and upcoming events.
A Christmas cantata with tableaux will be presented Sunday evening December 20 at 7 o'clock at the St Baptist church. Adults and children will participate and the children's view will culminate in the annual tree lighting. Helpers are invited to meet Saturday to decorate with men needed to bring in trees and greens. Final cantata rehearsals are held this week, last on Saturday.
Marion Steward turned 12 with a Five Islands party attended by Donald Nichols Kenneth Pinkham Janice Pinkham Sherman Campbell Jr Virginia Moore Carol Steward Carolee Clark Patricia Clark Blaine Hanna Raymond Hanna Lloyd Pinkham Franklin Pinkham Faith Powers Marcia Cunningham Gerald Gray Keith MacGillivary Alvin Moore and Karen Furbish. Thomas Blaisdell marked his 91st birthday at home with cards and calls. Percy MacGillivary remains in Bath Memorial hospital after road work injuries with two broken vertebrae. Senior Young People rehearsed Christmas music and planned a Dec 21 party at Richard Hanna’s. Church rehearsals and services adjust around the Georgetown Christmas program. Many residents visited Bath, Rockland, and Portland. several hospital patients returned home and others traveled to Florida for the winter.
Philathea class of Corliss Street church met Monday evening with 18 members for a regular meeting and Christmas party. Mrs Harold Allen led devotions. Sunshine committee reported on plants gifts and cards. A remembrance program for Pownal State School girls was discussed and a Christmas box filling session set for Dec 22 with six members to attend.
The Bath Teachers Club held a Christmas party Tuesday at 7 30 in Huse Memorial school auditorium. Miss Katherine Conley reported on the Maine Teachers Legislative committee meeting in Augusta on Saturday. Mrs Johannahue and James Collins led entertainment. A photo quiz of staff pictures, an opaque projector, carols by Phyllis Rolfe, and Santa David Alkazin distributing gifts preceded coffee and cake. Next meeting set for February 2.
At a Monday meeting of T. W. Hyde Camp Sons of Union Veterans it was decided to serve supper to the Auxiliary Tuesday evening. The Camp will send congratulations to Bath D.A.R. on its 50th anniversary. Post Commander Vernon Miller presented pictures depicting the Spanish American War. Refreshments were provided by Donald Preble, Robert Metcalf and Vernon Miller.
Bnai Brith Chapter met at president Mrs Louis Silverman on Oak Street Tuesday. Two new members joined Mrs Donald Povich and Mrs Jesse Levin. Mrs Samuel Prawer received an outstanding service award. A Salvation Army Christmas basket fund contribution was approved. January meeting will be at Mrs Jacob Smiths on High Street with supper and guest invites.
Clyde A Turner 73 of Lowell died suddenly Saturday December 5 at Lowell General Hospital. A renowned electrical mechanical engineer and consultant he oversaw electrical installations on government vessels including the battleship Georgia built at Bath Iron Works. Born in Fitchburg he studied at Drexel Institute and held positions with General Electric Ludlow Manufacturing and Concord Electric Co among others. He lived in Bath during his career and was an authority on early American furniture and glass. He is survived by his wife Goldie Estes Turner a son Gardner C Turner of East Sullivan NH and sister in law Mrs John A Lord of Bath. Funeral services were held Wednesday December 9 at his Lowell residence.
North Grammar school students staged a Christmas concert for the North Center P T A in Huse School Monday evening featuring solos monologues and group numbers led by Nancy Osgood George Cary Miss Marjorie Jay Robert Ireland Jean Harris Sally Mullaney Linda Leeman Carol Hooker Philip Bailey and others. After the performances refreshments were served and a brief business session held. The next meeting plans a joint gathering with Huse P T A with Dr Harold Espy as speaker.
Mrs. Emily Pearce 68 wife of Charles Pearce of Bath died Thursday at the Daley home 210 Washington Street. Born May 4, 1885 in Colchester Sussex England she lived 17 years in Woolwich and earlier in Bath. Survived by husband daughter Betty Bernier son George Pearce niece Mrs Harold Avery and grandson Robert Westfall. Funeral Sunday at Curtis Funeral Home 942 Washington Street with burial in Riverside Cemetery Woolwich.
Warren Fitch 88 a retired wholesale fish dealer died at a Bath convalescent home last week. He lived with his daughter Mrs Richard Kimball of 17 Grove Street before entering the facility. Born October 9 1865 in Boothbay Harbor he worked about 50 years in Boston. A 32nd Degree Mason he belonged to John Abbott Blue Lodge and Aleppo Temple. Surviving are his daughter a Rochester New York granddaughter Mrs Addison McInnes and two Rochester great grandsons Richard Duncan and Roger Warren. Funeral was Saturday at 11 from the New Chapel Forest Hill Cemetery Boston.
A post card received requests an address listing "New Hampshire Keepers of the Leaves Peterboro, N. H." indicating correspondence to a local leaf keeping group. The note names Peterboro as the contact locale and references New Hampshire.
Beat one egg into two cups of cold orange juice with a rotary beater. Keep both ingredients very cold and mix vigorously. Serve immediately.
Judge Gardiner R. Deer heard two driving cases Wednesday. Kenneth A. Crafts of Georgetown was found guilty of driving while intoxicated on Water Street December 6 and fined 100 plus 15.06 costs. he appealed to the Sagadahoc Superior Court in January with sureties for $200. Robert Gauvin, 23, of 1103 Washington Street pleaded guilty to driving without a license and was fined 10 plus 5.70 costs. County Attorney George Carlton Jr. prosecuted. About 120000 horses pulling street cars in the United States in 1884.
Mrs. S Theodore Bertocci entertained 15 Junior Hospital League members at 985 High Street. They finalized publicity plans for the December 31 ball with co chairs Mrs. Leslie Shumway and Mrs. Frederick Haggett. Posters were handed out, patrons reports given, and tickets offered at league members and Wilson's Drug Store. The next meeting is December 28 at 35 Bedford Street.
The Fisher School PTA will meet Thursday at 7.30 in the school for a business session followed by a tree and gift exchange. Members and non members are asked to bring a 25 cent gift. A decorated tree will be used and Christmas carols will be sung.
Hyde Camp Auxiliary held a Tuesday session with a beef stew supper and a gift tree. Officers elected include Mrs. Gertrude Wakefield as patriotic instructor and Miss Frances Warner as National Encampment delegate. A joint install with the Camp is planned for January 9 with co chairs Mrs. Mildred Osborne and Mrs. Lillian Farrington. Guests from Augusta attended to present the visiting gavel.
Funeral services for May E. Pearce were Sunday afternoon at two from Curtis Funeral Home 942 Washington Street. Rev Canon Charles M. Tubbs officiated. Bearers were Stanley Brown George Fitzgerald Fred W. Summerton Fred S. Summerton Harold Avery and Edwin H P Lowell. Burial was in Riverside cemetery Woolwich.
The Central Church men's club activity continues in wrap up on page eight with details of discussion and plans for upcoming community outreach. Members from the Central Church participate in discussions and actions despite page eight continuation.
Mrs Eleanor Robinson Colton 88 widow of George A Colton formerly of Bath died after a brief illness. She is survived by her daughter Aline C Whiteside and two nieces Harriette Pendexter and Mrs William E Hill. Miss Patricia Mulcahy visited Portland on Saturday.
Mrs Nellie M Brown aged 88 died at Memorial hospital following a stroke at her home 8 Deering Street Brunswick born Nov 7 1865 in Brunswick daughter of John C and Harriet Larrabee educated in Brunswick West Bath where she supervised schools widow of Eugene R Brown died 1928 resided at 9 Deering Street cared for aged residents taught Sunday school in Nazarene Church previously Wesley Methodist Church member of Women's Christian Temperance Union survived by son Walter T Brown six grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren funeral Monday at Nazarene Church to be buried Oak Grove cemetery
Mrs Bertha L Neiley widow of Ira B Neiley a West Bath resident since 1898 died at home after a long illness She was born in St John NB daughter of John and Jemima Clark She attended Church of Christ Scientist and was a Topsham Grange member The private funeral was held Monday at 10 30 AM at Arthur F Mayo Funeral Residence Oak Grove bearers named
Mrs Ella G Knight 63 wife of William B Knight of 4 Gerald street died at home Monday after long illness. Born July 6 1890 in Raymond she lived in Mechanic Falls Bath and Mechanic Falls most of her life. Survived by two daughters Madelyn Hill Louise OHalloren a son Madison Thurlow seven grandchildren and one great grandson. Funeral held in Mechanic Falls Wednesday at 230 p.m. burial Maple Grove Cemetery.
Virginia M. Allard, 69, died at St. Andrews Hospital in Boothbay after a brief illness. She was born August 20, 1884 in Orono and was the wife of Fred Allard. Surviving are her husband and four children: Arnold Blair of Lewiston, Mrs. Howard Brewer of Hamden Connecticut, Mrs. Ralph Harrington of Eco City, and Gretchen Blair of Methuen Massachusetts.
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