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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1945

Page

6

Holiday visits fill Bath area with family gatherings

Mee Ames of Cherry street hosts a family house party over Christmas weekend with Mrs. and Mr. Jordan of Auburn arriving to join relatives including Lt. Howard C. Jordan of Lewiston and Mrs. Al Ames of Wiscasset. Several locals return from service or travel for holidays while friends and relatives visit Bath and nearby towns.

Orris Ames Cherry Street Howard C. Jordan Auburn Arived Lewiston al Ames Wiscasset Katherine Ames Caribou

Death of Campbellton matriarch reported by telephone

Mrs. Linton Robinson of 47 Beacon Street learned by phone that her mother Mrs. Carter Myles of Campbellton New Brunswick died Monday morning. The elderly woman had been confined to her room with illness for four months.

Linton Robinson Beacon Street Carter Myles Campbellton, N. B

Herbert Simpson Sr. Readied for Observation at Maine General

Herbert Simpson senior of East Brunswick is a patient at Maine General Hospital Port where he was moved for observation. He remains under Dr Huntress care.

Herbert Simpson, Sr East Brunswick Maine General Hospital Port Huntress

Henderson Lombard wedding draws Bath guests in Portland

Mr and Mrs Frank Sylvester Kittery visited relatives after the holiday break in Bath. Carl C Anderson and other Bath residents attended the Henderson Lombard wedding at First Parish church in Portland at four o clock with a reception at Eastland. Guests included Mr and Mrs Chester A Plant and daughter Mrs J Edward Drake Jr.

Carl C. Anderson Green Street Bath Henderson-Lombard Portland Eastland Chester A. Plant J. Edward Drake, Jr

Hart makes Dean's List at Becker Junior College Worcester

Miss Marilyn E. Hart of Park Street, daughter of Mr and Mrs Raymond C Hart, is named on Becker Junior College Worcester Mass Dean's List for the first quarter. She is a freshman resident of Maple Hall and enrolled in the Medical Secretarial Course. President William S Newell of Bath Iron Works and Mrs Newell spent Christmas with their daughter and husband in Clifton Mass where their son Lieut John Newell U S N R of Washington joined them before visiting Bath.

Charles W. Avery Bath Washington, D. C Mr. Avery Cavite Bath Iron Works Philippines Laura Craft Westbrook Junior College William J. Craft Washington Street Marilyn E. Hart Raymond C. Hart Park Street Becker Junior College Worcester Mass Hart Maple Hall William S. Newell The Mrs. Newell Eastman Guild Clifton Mass Lieut John Newell U.S.N.R Washington

Visitor from Gross Neck and Mrs Irvine Genthner in Bath

Mrs Arthur Poland of Gross Neck visited Bath recently and was joined by her companion Mrs Irvine Genthner of West Waldoboro.

Arthur Poland Gross "Neck Bath Irvine Genthner West Waldoboro

Wrights Plan Holiday Trip to Sea Island Georgia

Mr and Mrs Henry C Wright travel by auto to Sea Island Georgia for holidays and part of January They will stop in Boston New York and Washington along the way for brief visits.

Henry C. Wright Sea Island Georgia Boston New York Washington

Mrs Wallace Rittall Guests with Gate Family

Mrs Wallace Rittall and her sons Eu gene and Elwyn visit her parents Mr and Mrs Ernest W Gate of Dresden Mills. Robert McNally 17 son of Mr and Mrs George A McNally left Friday for Maryland to enlist in the U L Lane unit.

Robert, McNally George A. McNally Envnie U.lane Maryland

Christmas Cablegram From Manila Reaches Wil son Family

A Manila cablegram arrives Friday evening with Christmas greetings to Rev. Dr. and Mrs. David L. Wilson and family from their son Commander Cuthbert B. Wilson USMS whose ship just arrived from Japan. Mr and Mrs J Carlton Clark of Portland visited Bath on Friday.

Manila P. I David L. Wilson Cuthbert B. Wilson USMS Japan J. Carlton Clark Portland Bath

Engagement of Marion Arlene Messenger to Norman Bailey

Randoph residents Mr and Mrs Harry Messenger announce the engagement of their daughter Marion Arlene to Norman Shepard Bailey son of Mr and Mrs Oscar Bailey of Dresden. Bailey has just been discharged from the service and works at Perrys Filling Station in town. Mrs Sumner Sewall and children Alexander Nicholas and David arrived last week to spend the holiday season at York Hall.

Harry Messenger Randopth Marion Arlene Norman Shepard Bailey Oscar Bailey Dresden Bailey Perry's Sumner Sewall Alexander Nicholas David York Hall

Sewalls to Reopen Bath Home in January

Mr and Mrs Arthur Sewall 2nd and daughters Cynthia and Sally Lane plan to arrive in Bath from San Francisco in early January to reopen their Washington Street residence. Their daughter Nancy and son Harold Marsh Sewall 2nd stay in California while Harold attends the University of California at Berkeley.

Arthur Sewall Cynthia Sally Lane Bath San Francisco Calif Washington Street Nancy Harold Marsh Sewall California Harold University of California At Berkeley

Harold Littlefield Heads to Peterborough for Christmas Weekend

Harold Littlefield departed Friday for Peterborough New Hampshire to spend the weekend and Christmas with his family in a brief town news item.

Harold Littlefield Peterborough N. H

Trott Family Plans Christmas Visit from Newport

Miss Anna Trott travels to Providence Rhode Island to spend Christmas with her brother and wife Mr and Mrs Raymond Trott. Their son Houghton Trott a chief petty officer in the Navy expects to return from the Pacific for the holidays marking his first home visit in three years of service.

Anna Trott High Street Providence R. I Raymond Trott Trott Houghton Navy Pacific

Miss Josie Pulsifer Leaves for Mechanic Falls

Miss Josie Pulsifer of Oak Street travels to Mechanic Falls for a weekend and holiday visit with her sister Mrs. Arthur Andrews, who resides there.

Josie Pulsifer Oakstreet Mechanic Falls Arthur Andrews

Augusta man buys Bristol pheasant farm from Hollis

Milton S. Kimball of Augusta has purchased the Holly farm in Bristol, former pheasant operation of John Hollis. The 200 acre property includes extensive pheasant runs, two houses and several barns. Plans for the farm remain indefinite.

Milton S. Kimball Augusta Holly Bristol John Hollis Mr. Kimball

Nichols Family Visits Bath for Weekend

Mr and Mrs Barrett C Nichols and their children Barry Jr and Susan Jane from Barre Vermont drove to Bath to spend the weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs F B Nichols at 1 North Street Lieut Commander and Mrs Fred E Drake Jr from a town Massachusetts called tick passed Thursday night at their home for the anniversary wedding celebration.

Barrett C. Nichols Barry, Jr Susan Jane Barre, Vt Bath F. B. Nichols North Street Fred E. Drake, Jr Mass

Dole Sisters Return for Holiday Recess at Wellesley

Miss Gertrude Dole a Wellesley College senior and her sister Louise a member of the freshman class arrived to pass the holiday recess with their parents Reverend and Mrs Louis A Dole on Middle Street.

Gertrude Dole Wellesley College Louise Wellesley Louis A. Dole Middle Street

Wetherington Family Marks Christmas Visit in Boston

Clyde A. Wetherington of Boston spent Christmas with his parents Mr. and Mrs. T. D. Wetherington on Western Avenue.

Clyde A. Wetherington Boston Mrs T. D. Wetherington Western Avenue

Christmas Visits Highlight Local Family Ties

Mrs Florence Willis and son Bertram spent Christmas with her sister Mrs Fanny Burden on Highland Street. Dr John J Murray of Evanston Illinois arrived to spend the holidays with his mother Mrs Morris W Potter and Mr Potter at 1023 Washington Street. Dr Murray, history instructor at Northwestern University, joins the Potter household. Mrs Alex MacDonald of Portsmouth New Hampshire recently visited her parents Mr and Mrs Howard Blake on Crescent Street.

John F. Freeto Concord Mass John A. Lord Pearl Street Florence Willis Bertram John J. Murray Evanston, Nl Morris W. Potter Potter Washington Street Dr. Murray Northwestern University Alex MacDonald Portsmouth N. H Howard Blake Crescent Street

Hart Family Welcomes Miss Marilyn Hart For Holidays

Miss Marilyn Hart daughter of Mr and Mrs Raymond Hart Park Street Worcester Mass arrived to pass the holidays with her parents. She was graduated from Morse High in June. Hon and Mrs Rupert H Baxter entertained former Gov Percival P Baxter Rear Admiral and Mrs Claude S Gillette and son Thomas Cmdr Norman Fey Mr and Mrs Bruce H M White the Misses Mary Elise and Suzanne White Rupert and Houghton White of Topsham Mrs Harry W Tucker Mrs Clarence W Morse and Miss Clare Coombs at Christmas dinner Tuesday.

Claude S. Gillette Thomas Norman Fey New London Rupert H Baxter Molly Carney University of Michigan Harry B. Carney Key West Fla Green Street Carney Deaconess Hospital Jenaro Pliego Jenaro Escalona Mexico City Marilyn Hart Raymond Hart Park Street Worcester Mass Miss Hart Morse High Rupert H. Baxter Percival P. Baxter Bruce H. M. White Mary Elise Suzanne White Rupert Houghton White Topsham Harry W. Tucker Clarence W. Morse Clare Coombs

Social notes from Washington street and Harpswell gatherings

Lieut. Clara Kirsh on terminal leave stayed with Mr. and Mrs. James A. Gillies on Washington street. Hon. Rupert H. Baxter hosted Rear Admiral Claude S. Gillette and Mrs. Gillette and Commander Norman Fey at Sunset Farm West Harpswell Monday. Miss Cynthia Webster visited her father Clifton B. Webster and cousin Eleanor Lerette in Lambert Park Sunday, returning with her father to Hallowell Monday for Christmas.

Clara Kirsh USNR James A. Gillies Washington Street Rupert H. Baxter Claude S. Gillette Cynthia Webster Clifton B. Webster Eleanor Lerette Lambert Park Hallowell

Hyde couple visits Bath for holidays on terminal leave

Lieut. Lewis Hyde USNR and Mrs. Hyde travel from Winchester Virginia to Bath to spend Christmas with Mrs. Hyde’s parents Hon. and Mrs. Arthur Sewall at Stone House arriving Sunday. Ruth E. Cogan of this city appears on the 1944-45 Honor List of the College of Business Administration at Boston University.

Lewis Hyde USNR Hyde Mary Sewall Winchester Bath Ruth E. Cogan David S. Cogan High Street College of Business Administration Boston University

Barter Island Church Hosts Rev Charles Sims Sunday

Rev Charles R Sims, pastor of the First Baptist Church, was the speaker Sunday afternoon at the Barter Island church.

Charles"r. Sims First Baptist Church Barter Island

Christ mas seat sellers at post office named

Last week at the post office four promoters of Wise Owl Troop No. 16 were selling Christmas seats. Anastasia Miha los Patricia Murray Patricia Smith and Pauline Holmson organized the sales.

Anastasia Mihalos Patricia Murray Patricia Smith Pauline Holmson Promubers Wise Owl Troop No. 16

Newell Family Hosts Christmas Guests in Swampscott and Bath

Mr and Mrs William S Newell and Lieut John Newell returned to Bath after visiting Swampscott where they joined daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs Eastham Guild for Christmas Day. Other guests included Mrs Eastham Guild Sr and Mrs Paul Tiemer and family from Wilton Conn. Prof William S Owen of New York City's Webb Institute spent the holidays with daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs Roger Luke in Middle Street. Correction notes fixed for CBI party misspellings. Miss Jean Danforth led Christmas tree displays. Additional visits included Mrs Earl Hutchinson from Augusta and Miss Elizabeth Melch, RN, Rochester NY. Smelt fishing planned with David Hutchinson after Christmas. Miss Anne Kimball hosted a Christmas tea.

William S. Newell John Newell Bath Swampscott Mass Eastham Guild Mr. Guild Eastham Guild Sr Newell Paul Tiemer J. Tiemer Paul Jr Jane Wilton Conn Washington, D. C William S. Owen New York City Roger Luke Middle Street Owen Webb Institute of Naval Architecture N. Y

Family Christmas Dinner at Washington Street Home

Mrs Mark W Sewall hosted a Christmas dinner at her Washington street home with guests including Mr and Mrs Donald Sewall and son Mark Mr and Mrs Joseph Sewall and son Thomas of Boothbay Harbor Mr and Mrs Edward Sewall daughter Mrs Albert Pillsbury Jr and son Edward Sewall Jr visiting from Rensellar Polytechnic Institute Troy NY during holiday recess.

Mark W. Sewall Washington Street Donald S. Sewall Mark Joseph P. Sewall Thomas Boothbay Harbor Edward Sewall Albert Pillsbury, Jr Edward Sewall, Jr Rensellar Polytechnic Institute Troy N. Y

Holiday guests thread through Boothbay Brunswick and Portland

Several households host relatives and friends for Christmas in Maine. The Dodge and Tibbetts families from High street Wiscasset and Boothbay welcome kin, while Roland Raynes in Brunswick entertains William Raynes Pamela and others. A newborn joins Lt. Charles L. Hoebel and Mrs Hoebel at Maine General Hospital Portland.

Janice Charles L. Hoebel USN

Christmas Visit Bids Welcome in Topsham Family

Park street residents hosted Christmas guests of their daughter Mrs Norman Marriner and son Philip in Topsham. Mr Marriner a U S N stationed at Okinawa sent holiday greetings to the family.

Park Street

Masks in No dramas mark ceremonial action in Japan

Japanese theatre uses masks in No performances to convey character and ritual meaning. The masked roles emphasize tradition and ceremonial atmosphere within each act.

South End Victory club hosts Christmas party

Numerous Bath organizations meet as the South End Victory club enjoyed a Christmas party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Cornish on Rose street Thursday evening. Mr. Cornish acted as Santa, distributing gifts from the decorated tree while Mrs. Cornish served refreshments. Attendees included Donald and Beverly Coombs, Alice Deehan, Victor Lonn, Patty and Carol Ames, Carl and Christel Cornish.

South End Victory Club Carl Cornish Rose Street Mr. Cornish Santa Claus

Christmas Party At Hyde Park Club

The Whatsoever club held its Christmas party in the Hyde Park community building on Tuesday last week with 19 members present. Refreshments and decorations enhanced the event as Marie Darling acted as Santa and distributed gifts. Carols were sung and the kitchen orchestra played. The next meeting is set for January 1 with Christine Watts and Hattie Sutherland as hostesses.

Whatsoever Club Hyde Park Marie Darling Santa Claus Christine Watts Hattie Sutherland

Central Ladies Aid Plans New Year Event and Helpers

The Central church Ladies Aid met to arrange a New Year tree party at the parish house on Jan 3 with a gift exchange and refreshments. Hostesses Mrs George Wallace and Mrs Alfred Rowe oversaw the event and assembly of plants and baskets for shut ins.

Ladies Aid Central Church George Wallace Alfred Rowe Luther Thompson Edmund P. Briggs

Scout Executives Meet In December Council Gathering

Pine Tree Council executives gathered Thursday December 13 at a Sedgwick hotel for their monthly meeting. Percy L Dunn and Harmon W Smith organized a Christmas tree while Uncle Chet Zucker played Santa and led carols with attending Field Scout Executives Charles Noyes Waterville Howard Butler Augusta Merrill Williams Lewiston Chester Zucker Biddeford Jack Turner Portland James McGinn Portland and Scout Executive staff.

Pine Tree Council Royal A. Johnson Sedgwick Percy L. Dunn Harmon W. Smith Chet Zucker Santa Claus Charles Noyes Waterville Howard Butler Augusta Merrill Williams Lewiston Chester G. A. Zucker Biddeford Jack Turner Portland James McGinn Mr. Dunn Mr. Smith

Iota Sigma Chapter Holds Holiday Meeting

Iota Sigma Chapter met at Mrs. Eleanor T. Hill's home. President Mrs. Rosamond McGuiggan led a brief business session and plans were set to send flowers and Christmas cards to shut ins. A Christmas tree and gifts were enjoyed.

Iota Sigma Chapter Eleanor T. Hill Middle Street Rosamond McGuiggan Beulah Dunton Florence Jewel Margaret Hanscom Spring Street Otto Vomaska Rachel Waters

Lowell Temple Pythian Sisters Plan Christmas Gift

The Lowell Temple Pythian Sisters held a recent meeting with plans made for January 2. Each member should bring a gift not exceeding 50 cents. A $5 Christmas gift was voted for the Salvation Army. Two birthdays were noted for Mrs. Sadie Garcelon and Mrs. Minnie Hart. Mrs. Garcelon won the penny match. No supper will be served Wednesday evening. meeting will continue as scheduled.

Lowell Temple Pythian Sisters Salvation Army Sadie Garcelon Minnie Hart

Genesta Chapter O E S Holds Christmas Observance

Genesta chapter O E S observed Christmas with remarks by Worthy Matron Elsie Pinson who sent holiday wishes and announced plants sent to ill members. An officers election is set for January 4. Eleanor Danforth led the gift exchange with Harold Cutting as Santa. refreshments were served by the committee.

Genesta Elsie Pinson Eleanor Danforth Harold Cutting Santa Claus Viola Doris Tobey Florence Maass Celina Small Evadna Drake

Boy Scouts Hold Christmas Tree Party

Boy Scout Troop No. 53 held its annual Christmas tree gathering Thursday evening at the R. of C. hall. Games were played gifts exchanged and refreshments served. Speakers included Private Frank Pagurko home on furlough corporal John Gaudet chaplain Father-Martineau and Edmund Parady Sr. plus Jr. and other scouts listed.

R. of C. Hall Frank Pagurko John Gaudet Father Martineau Edmund Parady, Sr John Dauphin Romeo Biette William Granger Roland Bergeron Robert Grainger

Beacon Street Pageant Brings Christmas Spirit to Beacon Street Church

The Beacon Street Methodist church hosted a Christmas pageant titled The Way to the Stable in its auditorium. The Women’s Society thanked the cast and contributors including James Steen, Dean Bonney, Warren Beardsley, Ernest Hamblett, and several others for construction, lighting, programs, costumes, props, and curtain and costume lending. Cast and church members expressed hope for future seasonal dramatics.

Beacon Street Methodist Church Women's Society of the Irving Varney William Craft Walter Smith Laura Craft Leland Plummer Craft

Parity Christmas Party for State Children Home Guests

A special bus carried the State Military and Naval Children's Home youngsters to a Lincoln lodge I C C F party Saturday evening. Rebekahs and Girl Scout Troop No. 1 attended. The hall featured a large tree, flag ceremony, America singing, two hours of movies, and nine younger children singing Away in a Manger. A high school sextet performed To the World and other carols. William S. Newell gave gifts to each child, including money from Arthur Panos. Pop guns and candy bags from Newberry's store topped the treats.

Lincoln Lodge Rebekahs America Inga Manger William _S. Newell Arthur Panos George Thurslton Newberry

Party Success Fueled by Home and Host Helpers

Mrs. Fred R. E. Dean and Mrs. Helen L. Webber, superintendent at the home, assisted in making the party a success.

Fred R. E. Dean Helen L. Webber

Beacon Lights Christmas Party at Beacon Street Church

Beacon Lights of Beacon Street church held a Christmas party in the large vestry with many members present. Decorations included evergreen and red trim, a tall tree with lights and tinsels and gifts. The program featured games, stunts, quizzes, and stories, followed by an oyster supper. Rev. and Mrs. Charles L. Kinney attended and plans for winter meetings were discussed.

Beacon Lights Beacon Street Charles L. Kinney

Veterans' packages readied for Togus and Brunswick hospital

The Elks War committee led by Gardiner Rogers prepared care packages for veterans at Togus and Brunswick Naval Air Station hospital. Lucien Bisson loaned a truck to move Togus bundles, while Rogers and Reinoehl delivered items to Brunswick.

Elks War _ committee Gardiner Rogers Frank Reinoehl Harry Thebeau Les Plant Joe Mullaney D. M. McKellar Togus Brunswick Naval Air Station Hospital Lucien Bisson Rogers Reinoehl Brunswick

Gold in Arts and Trades Highlights Golden Value

Gold serves many roles from money to art and industry. Its malleability, anticorrosion properties, electrical conductivity, and ease of forming leaf and wire support vast applications in jewelry, dentistry, instruments, lab ware, and decorative uses across buildings and displays.

Tomorrow a holiday and the Times will not issue

The newspaper notes that tomorrow is a holiday and the Times will not publish. No other major events or notices are provided in the readable text.

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