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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1951

Page

4

Lincoln Lodge officers elected and parish notices

Lincoln Lodge A M elected officers last Friday night with Norman G as worshipful master C Carleton senior warden I Kierstead junior warden H Gray treasurer Lau ence I Davis secretary Rev rt P Frazier chaplain El Wickham marshal 1 B Colby senior deacon maid M Petrie junior deacon John Lewis junior steward George Wilson tyler Ro Abbott Arrangements for installation left to incoming officers. Families observe 17th anniversary at Birchint home and St Philip's church prepares Christmas service readings and carols. New Jerusalem Royal Arch chapter also elected officers and will install under grand council. Congregational Sunday school holds annual Christmas party in parish house. First Selectman Harold Campbell and Town Treasurer S J Sewall in Augusta on town business. Organ Society elected officers after Christmas party and luncheon. Woman's club meets, votes $75 to Lincoln Home for the Aged and presents gifts from decorated tree. Personal items note Cpl Raymond Dalton on furlough after 15 months in Korea and funeral details for Minnie Lowell and Rev Findley.

Lincoln Lodge A. M Norman G C. Carleton I. Kierstead H. Gray Lauence I. Davis Rt P. Frazier el Wickham B. Colby Maid M. Petrie John Lewis George Wilson Tyler Ro Abbott Tion Warren W. A Birchint Grover Warren Ira Grover Melvin Bailey Martha Simpson Church School of Holy Communion Orc Wiscasset High School Lincoln Academy Boothbay Harbor High Charles S. Sewall John T. Crowell Greenland Arctic Circle North Pole Crowell U. S. Weather Bureau Wiscasset MacMillan Rowe Metcalf Sachem Radio U. S New York South American Isle Au Haut New Jerusalem Royal Arch Chapter John B. Sutter King C. Forrest Carleton Harvey R. Pease Frank H. Gray Lawrence I. Davis William H. Burton Charles H. Plumstead Frank B. Adams Royal Arch Byron Adams John Briggs Charles E. Cowley Sentinel Frank Carleton F. B. Adams Chester H. Pendleton Harry D. Mosher Grand Council Congregational Sunday School First Harold Campbell S. J. Sewall Augusta The Organ Society Edna ‘Southard Presi

Week's Happenings with West Pointers Near Christmas

Local notes show prayer meetings at Mrs. Floyd Wallace and Mrs. Lorana Gilliam homes, Brownie troop dinner December 19, tree decorating by Pine Troop No 1, and a Girl Scout show and candy-food sale benefiting a January charity at West Point schoolhouse. Snow drifts stalled travel, communities organized activities, and residents knit 90 pairs of mittens within a $76 budget.

Floyd Wallace Mrs. Wallace Lorana Gilliam Lewis Alexander Kathryn Alexander Lucy Smith Ernest M. Wallace Richard P. Wallace Albert Wallace Richard P Betty Wallace Morse Philmore Gilliam James O. Gilliam Kenneth Wallace Marvin Gilliam Gary Philip Pine Troop No Myrna Wallace Annie Wallace Aileen Yeaton Friendship Club West Point Arthur Doyle Susan A. Wallace Brunhilda Scott Vida Gilliam Martin Doyle Irene Alden Virginia Wallace Elnora Wallace Esther Alexander Mit

Birth announced for Cecil Fullerton's son Peter Leslie

Mr and Mrs Cecil Fullerton of Drayton road announce the birth of a son at Brunswick hospital Sunday morning. He weighs five pounds thirteen ounces and has been named Peter Leslie.

Cecil Fullerton Drayton Road Brunswick Hospital Peter Leslie

Community News From Woolwich and Surrounding Areas

Norman C Kenney returns to Hyde Windlass Co. apprenticeship and his wife resumes work at Bath Iron Works. Local families plan holiday visits, Canasta and Auxiliary events, Christmas parties, and a postponed holiday sale. School closes Dec 20 for Christmas break. a Christmas program set at Woolwich Center Baptist Church. Smelt fishermen prepare shanties as ice thickens on Sasanoa. last season saw limited profit.

Woolwich Center Baptist Church Daniel W. Staffeld Earl Dow Moatsweag Baptist Church Shepard

Woolwich Children Enjoy Christmas Party at Tuessic Hall

Woolwich school children filled Tuessic hall at Day's Ferry for a Christmas party and tree. Santa arrived with helpers, gifts included comic books candy bars and apples. Dr Paul Pitman financed a film show operated by Dave Mullin of Bath. The event was organized by the Woolwich PTA with Florence Temple as chair and ends with a holiday recess from Thursday to January 2.

Judy Richards Albert Richards Day’s Ferry Memorial Hospital Central School Nequasset Martin Doyle Roberta Armstrong Toms River N. J Doyle Naval Air Base Lakehurst Woolwich Tuessic Hall Santa Bill Fogg Kris Wringle Paul Pitman Portland Dave Mullin Bath Florence Temple Woolwich P. T. A Vera Fogg Eliza Tanner T. T. Schulten William Fogg Forrest Baker

Montsweag Extension Plans Year At December Meeting

The Montsweag Extension held its December meeting and Christmas party at the Good Will club house in Woolwich. Mrs Frances Jewett chaired the planning session and new committees were named for Hyde Memorial Home Togus project and other projects. A turkey dinner was served, decorations arranged by Mrs Mennealy and assistants, and a Christmas tree with gifts followed. The next meeting is January 17 at the Good Will club house with Hem Line Finishes led by Mrs Ruth Loeschner.

Norman C. Kenney Kenney Hyde Windlass Co Bath Iron Works Chester Leeman Wayne Maplewood N. J Plymouth Mass Henry Dubar Clyde Baker Edward Blake Baker Marjorie Woerter Kay Stevens Forrest Baker Ethel Blake Margaret Dodge Vera Fogg Alice Galvin Hazel Hopkins Mary McGillicuddy Alta Robson Evangeline Sparks Ruby Stinson Alex St. Pierre Arrowsh Road Woolwich William Getchell St. Petersburg Fla Benjamin Doucette Adelard St. Pierre Brunswick Dorothy Cunningham Janice Bowdoinham Mother’s Club Sagadahoc Ferry Nelson Rice Carol Robbins Harriet Hay Montsweag Good Will Club House Frances Jewett Maria Mennealy Hyde Memorial Elizabeth Doak Alice Baker Georgie Walker Edith Rice Ru Loeschner Lanesta Ham Charlotte Thornton Muriel Preble Duncan McInnes Betty Kelly Mcannealy Ann Mullin Rosanna McFadden

Phippsburg P T A Plans Fluoride Treatment for Pupils

The Phippsburg P T A outlines a $180 sodium fluoride program to treat all second, fifth and eighth graders at the town hall or Riverside hall in January. President Gordon Alden leads the effort, with parent permission forms issued, and state health letters read at the meeting.

Phippsburg Frederick Haggett Town Hall Riverside Hall Gordon Alden Eleanor Blaisdel State Department of Health and Welfare Frederick M. Haggett Mark Esther Alexander Marion Smith William Alexander Lucy Smith West Point

West Bath sewing group nets surgical pads for hospital

The West Bath Sewing group met at Mrs. Hazel White's home and made surgical pads for the hospital. Members included Hazel Wharff Jeanne Fowden Ida Stover Carolyn Rogers Hazel White Barbara Lee Bernice Bubier Carole Eastman Elva Belanger. Refreshments were served by Hazel White and Barbara Lee. Next meeting set for Jan 10. Additional notes mention Mrs. Joseph Belanger visiting Bath Memorial Hospital and other local family updates.

West Bath Hazel White Hes Hospital Hazel Wharff Jeanne Fowden Ida Stover Carolyn Rogers Barbara Lee Bernice Bubier Carole Eastman Elva Belanger Joseph Belanger Bath Memorial Hospital Paul Gilmore High Street Bath Eulelia Pray Dresden Carl Graves F. W. Deehan Portland Allan MacdAllister Marine Corps Courtney Stover Arthur Deehan William Moore Edward Robichaud Fred Rose Eastern States Farmers Exchange Waldoboro

North-Center P. T. A. Christmas Program Highlights

The North-Center P. T. A. held a Monday evening gathering at Huse Memorial School featuring the Morse High School Glee Club and a play titled Thirty Minutes With Santa Claus by North Grammar students. The event included lighting duties, a business meeting, fundraising reports, and use of dental banners by Central Grammar.

North-Center Huse Memorial School Morse High School Glee Club Anna Reed Santa Claus North Grammar Helen Hayes Mr. Wentorth Mary Tardiff S. Wentworth Carmen Cormier Betty David Newcomb Santa Frances Bennett Roger Brown Jack Wallace Wilbur Higgins Carol Hooker Mary Charles Pierce Joseph Fred Brown Ralph Warren Shepherds Sue Owen Angel Lucy Lee Smith Carol Leader Stephen Lee George Carey Tommy Flaherty Ralph Milliken C. Lloyd Hooker Ways and Means State Congress of Parents and Teachers Milliken F. Merton Bradway Isabell Bryant Central Grammar Robert Carter Egbert O. Tukey Fabbri Clatworthy Merton Bradway

Junior Hospital League holds meeting and sale plans

Members met at Mrs. Leon Buck's home for a business session led by President Mrs. Dean Shaw. Tickets for the New Year’s cabaret ball are on sale at Wilson's Drug Store or through members. money is due by Monday noon, Dec. 31. Next meeting is Jan. 8 at Mrs. Lynn Bussey’s home.

Junior Hospital League Leon Buck Middle Street Dean Shaw Wilson’s Drug Store Lynn Bussey League High Street Shaw Buck Bussey Omar King William Kelley Donald Small Theodore Bertoc- Leslie Shumway

Miss Geraldine Fogg Returns to Augusta General Hospital

Miss Geraldine Fogg came back Tuesday to Augusta General hospital where she works after visiting her parents Mr and Mrs William Fogg of Woolwich for several days.

Geraldine Fogg Augusta General Hospital William Fogg Woolwich

Youth Council Plans Christmas Dance at Center

The Youth Council of the Community Center maps a semi formal Christmas party for Friday night 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Decorations will switch to red white and green with a central tree. Rob Rice and his orchestra provide music while tickets and reservations are handled at the Center or by council members.

Clara Hanscom Anita Deering Gay Bonney Sally Footer Janet Bennett Leon Rouillard Gayle Fitzgerald Dick Hinds Fred Fox Brad Belanger George Poulos Morse High Rob Rice

West Bath Grange installs new master and plans after holidays

West Bath Grange met with William H. Small Jr. as new master and announced no meetings until after holidays, next set for Jan 7. Pomona Grange will visit Dec 26 for officer installations. Members highlighted a Christmas program with poems songs readings and Santa Gifts to children. dancing followed with Carver's Orchestra.

West Bath Grange William H. Small, Jr Pomona Grange Donald Coombs Grange Marguerite Mulcahy Wey Peterson Sherry Grindell Donald Reil Barbara Parks Esther Andrews Ethel MacDonald Diane Bailey Ruth Reil Killarney Sharon Holbrook Madelyn Kronstrand Greta Rand David Janice Richard Reil Leona Potvin Judy Peterson Norma Reil Doris Doughty Santa Janice Reil Florence McCall Community Welfare Committee Veil McNelly America Mercie MacFadden Santa Claus Mary Gaudreau Thelma Sylvester Carver

Lozier Couple Welcome Son Mark Davin in Bath

Birth announced in Bath for Dec 13. Mark Davin Lozier is the newborn son of Leonard W. Lozier and his Lynn Massachusetts wife. Lozier previously lived on Court Street and worked at Hyde Windlass Company, with later employment at General Electric. Mother Claire Grainger is from Lincoln Street. the family includes an 18 month old daughter Elaine.

Bath Mark Davin Leonard W. Lozier Lynn Mass Loziers Court Street Lozier Hyde Windlass Previo Lynn General Electric Co Claire Grainger John Grainger Lincoln Street Elaine

Mrs Madden to Spend Holidays with Madden Family

Miss Barbara Madden of the State Street Trust Co Boston will arrive Friday to pass the holidays with her parents Mr and Mrs Charles I Madden Jr Mechanic street confirming a family visit in Boston.

Barbara Madden State Street Trust Co Boston Charles I. Madden, Jr Mechanic Street

Also Mentioned on This Page

Inez Burton Ruth Wickham Jennie Lewis Mary Marston Phyllis Lewis Woman's Club Eleonore Engle Lincoln Home For Polly Race Carleton Madeline Colby Florence MacQueston Anne Darling Angie Rines Raymond Dalton Korea Fort Devens Ralph Knowlton Waterville Kenneth Sullivan Roslindale Leslie A. Sullivan Hooper Street W. H. Lowell, Jr Hartford Findley Walpole, Mass St. Phillip’s Church ARROW Marine Pan Max Kutz Elm St Tel West Pointers Woolwich Children Montsweag Bureau Good Will Phippsburg P.T.A Della Merrill Randall Lewiston Mrs George Merrill Oak Street North-Center P. T.A U.S Ptice Et Post Office Springfield ST. Mary’s Church Knights of Columbus and Daughters of Isabella Knights O Columbus Daughters of Isabella Morse High School St. Mary's Children’s Choir Robert Michael Freeman Mier Miss Witham Ann Amirault Pionoer Stark Ruth Amiault Carl Amirault Frosty Frank Powers Timothy C. Maney St. Mary's Frank Ozella Gabordine J. J. Newberry CO
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