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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1944

Page

8

Youth Fellowship Skating Party At Beacon Street Church

Youth Fellowship of Beacon Street church held a skating party at Whiskeag Creek with Rev. Charles L. Kinney escorting from the vestry at seven. The event included a fire, two hours of skating, refreshments, and chaperones led by Harmon Smith. A Christmas party followed with a tree, decorations, and mistletoe, and plans for a Christmas program with Miss Carlyn St. Martin presiding. Notables included Cadet Oliver Moses IV of West Point and other families visiting from Lisbon Falls and Washington Street.

Beacon Street Church Whiskeag Creek Charles L. Kinney Edward St. Martin Paul Moore Carlyn St. Martin Betty Moore Norma Jean Nickerson Valerie Nickerson Carolyn St. Martin Dean Jordan Leland Plummer Jr Richard Perry Jack Landers Robert Morrison Oliver Moses III Oliver Moses IV West Point Richard Lisbon Falls Mr. Moses Mrs Oliver Moses II Washington Street

Pine Tree Girl Scouts Hold Christmas Party at Odd Fellows Hall

Pine Tree Troop of Girl Scouts held a Christmas party at Odd Fellows hall from 1 to 5 pm. Patsy Burns, Norma Ferris, Dorothy Landry and Grace Johnson led the tree decorations and Susie Maxim, Gwendolyn Crooker, Celia Johansen prepared a program of readings, carols, solos and a duet.

Pine Tree Charles Carr Odd Fellows Hall Patsy Burns Norma Ferris Dorothy Landry Grace Johnson Susie Maxim Gwendolyn Crooker Celia Johansen Memorial Hospital Old Ladies Home

Central Ladies Aid Christmas Tea at Parish House

The Central Church Ladies Aid hosted a Christmas tea in the parish house with League guests and others from the parish. Mrs. Luther Thompson led as president with a stagione program including carols, readings, and a performance by Bill French, ending the year before New Year’s recess.

Ladies Aid of Central Church The League Marilla Tarr Eugene Sprague Charles T. Jackson Edmund P. Briggs James P. Ledyard Fred H. Lord George Rogers George Wallace Lewis Sanborn Luther Thompson Aid Thompson Sidney E. Dee Bill French Carl French Dee Leonard Lord Ladies Aid

Winter Street Boys Christmas Party at Mrs McCabe’s Home

Winter Street Church Girls Class teacher Mrs Henry McCabe hosts an annual Christmas party for the Boys Class wf at 224 North Street. From 9 to 11 they enjoy a tree, gifts, refreshments and carols with names exchanged and each boy receiving a gift and favors. Attendees include Bill Smith Ronald Atwood Robert Colley James Rockefeller and others.

Henry McCabe Winter Street North Street Bill Smith Ronald Atwood Robert Colley James Rockefeller Jack Rockefeller Melvin Bronson Bill Boyce Bentley Churchill Lester House Bill Bridges Jack Kiartleb

Classifieds Farm City Property Fore Sale Listing

BUY or SELL farm city share property. List with Pred B Reed Co. Manager Stanley B. Wallace. 93 Front Street Bath. Tel 332-W. 4-16-tf.

Reed Co Stanley BE. Wallace Front Street Bath

Nurses Alumni Meet Joins Bath Memorial Staff Room

Bath Memorial Hospital Nurses Alumni Association held its December meeting in the staff room with president Mrs. Bernice Brown presiding. Plans were made for the February 15 gathering, hostesses named, a Christmas party followed, gifts exchanged, Barbara Carlisle as Santa distributed presents, and a social hour concluded the evening.

Bath Memorial Hospital Nurses Alumni Association Bernice Brown R. N Belva Fullerton Geneva Russell Louise K. Rogers Jennie M. Trail Barbara Carlisle Santa Claus Brown Margaret Yates Leona L. Spicer Mila G. Morse Roberta I. Farris Verna B. Bowie Ethel M. Blake Jane Hillgrove Bernice M. Brown Alice Starling Evelyn P. McMann Katherine Hecht

Hyde Park Terrace Children’s Party Draws Huge Turnout

The first annual Hyde Park Terrace Christmas party hosted by the Tenant's Club drew nearly 300 attendees at the Community building. Santa visited, gifts were handed out, and $75 was donated to offset costs with the rest from the club fund.

Hyde Park Terrace William Lundrigan Central Avenue U.S.O Santa Claus Tenants’ Club Blair Hodge

Mrs Andrews' Piano Pupils Hold Christmas Party

Mrs Carlton Andrews of Bonnie Brook Farm entertained her piano students at Charlotte's studio on Broad Street with a Christmas recital. Pupils performed from memory, tree gifts were exchanged, and refreshments followed.

Carlton Andrews Bonnie Brook Farm Charlotte Broad Street Knight Norma Pye Martha Holmes Marion Holmes Joyce Storer Barbara Morse Bill Morse Andrey Peterson Beverly Smith Gloria Young Barbara Danforth Andrews Stanley Peterson Maurice Pye

Windlass Employees Gifted War Bonds at Christmas

About 700 Hyde Windlass Co workers and nearly 200 former employees now in the armed services received $25 War Bonds as Christmas gifts. The bonds and greetings were distributed in a circular signed by Rodney E. Ross president of the company.

Hyde Windlass Co Rodney E. Ross

Harry M. Boucher Dies at Home on Christmas Day

Harry M. Boucher a Missouri man MM 1/c USNR died peacefully at his home 54 Winship Street on Christmas Day. He served in the navy and was stationed out of state during the war. Friends and neighbors mourn his passing and recall his service.

Harry M. Boucher USNR Winship Street

Miss Sandra Daley Birthday Party Celebrated

Sandra Daley daughter of Mr and Mrs Randall Daley aged nine held a birthday party Wednesday at her grandparents home 854 Washington street with Christmas decor a red sleigh centerpiece popcorn balls cake gifts and prizes for games attended by family friends and relatives including Sandra Johnson Gretch en Trott Anita Deering Patti Tar dif Fern Tardif Lelani Cahill and others.

Sandra Daley Randall Daley Andrews Road Edward F. Daley Washington Street St. Nick Mrs. Daley Sr Mrs. Daley, Jr Sandra Amos Perry Gretchen Trott Anita Deering Sandra Johnson Carol Johnson Judy Trott Patty Tardif Fern Tardif Lelani Cahill Vivian McDougal Patti Hayes Billy Harvey Patty Smith Jane Ledyard Anne Day Camilla Sewall Daley Ada Sweetser Ethel Reed Philip Eaton Ralph Harvey Muriel Orne Francis Mank Lillian Frost

Whatsoever Club Christmas Party in Hyde Park

The Whatsoever club of Hyde Park held its Christmas party at Community Hall last Tuesday. Christine Watts chaired a brief meeting in president Ethel Greene's absence. Plans were made to host Lambert Park Woman's Club on Jan 16 and carols were sung Christmas Eve. An oyster stew after returning to the building followed a decorated buffet. Gifts exchanged from a tree featured Mrs. Gladys Clouse as Santa. The gathering, with most members present, was described as outstanding. Hostesses were Watts, Sutherland, Garside, and Goody. The club meets again Tuesday evening.

Queen Esther Rebekah Lodge Leonard Lord William Perry Victor Pinkham Beulah Lodge Richmond Ethel Pinkham Alberta Haines Bernice Terrell Noble Grand Julia Field Ethel Blake R. N Margaret Morrison Morrison Everett G. Lemont Hyde Park Christine Watts Ethel Greene Lambert Park Woman's Club Gladys Clouse Santa Claus Harriet Sutherland Harriet Garside Doris Goody

Marine Pfc Charles F Nichols Wounded in Action

Navy Department reports Pfc Charles F Nichols of the Marine Corps Reserve wounded today. Next of kin, Mrs Marguerite Hanson of Washington, notified and to be informed of any status changes.

Charles F. Nichols Marine Corps Reserve Marguerite Hanson Washington Navy Department

Peter Manson Farrell Hosts Third Birthday Party

Master Peter Manson Farrell son of Mr and Mrs Duncan Farrell of Winnegance celebrated his third birthday on Friday afternoon with a party hosted by his mother. Friends and relatives attended as decorations centered on Christmas themes with a cake bearing three candles and gifts.

Peter Manson Farrell Duncan Farrell Winnegance Herbert McCabe Peter Susan Farrell Charlene Brown Arthur Totman Thornton Williams Tamara Day Barbara Deborah Lawrence John Preble Alden Perry Robert Manson Harry S. Farrell Frank Perry Herbert Perry Donald Preble Roy Lawrence Raymond Brown Burleigh Williams

Lowell Temple Elected Officers At Pythian Gathering

Lowell Temple Pythian Sisters elected officers last Wednesday with many reelected. Rose Jean named Most Excellent Chief and 25 year service pin awarded to Rose Jean. Emily Williams escorted to Chief’s station. Mystery prize went to Frances Knight. penny match won by Amy Hastings. birthday gifts to Sadie Garcelon and Iva Cousins. Mas party set for Wednesday evening with Anna McCabe and Dorothy Stone in charge.

Lowell Temple Rose Jean Marion Darrah Alice Rideout Anna McCabe Gertrude Stewart Agnes Perry Frances Knight Dorothy Stone Emily Williams Williams The Temple Sadie Garcelon Iva Cousins Alice Bowie Amy Hastings

Knights of Columbus share thanks and plans for year end

At the last regular meeting a Bath Memorial Hospital Auxiliary letter thanked the council for Ye Olde Tyme Faire support. Dike PTA thanked for hall use. William Ward, in the service, asked for letters. December and January activity reports were given. A Christmas Mass was planned for service members. Father Putnam Assembly ushers for Midnight Mass. Frank Danforth Jr., in Seattle, attended a social and earned a family phone call privilege awaiting delivery.

Knights of Columbus Bath Memorial Hospital Dike Pta William Ward Armed Service Paul Gurney Alex Burgess St. Mary's Parish Huse Auditorium Reginald Cyr Father Putnam St. Mary’s Church Walder Bisson Frank Danforth, Jr Frank Danforth High Street Naval Air Station Seattle Wash

Bowdoinham Notices Honor Local Christmas Events And Obituary

Jessie Pinkham 83 wife of Frank Pinkham died at home on Bowdoin road born Truro Nova Scotia July 29 1861 Survived by two sons John A MacIntire Brookline MA and Benjamin Moody Richmond one daughter Nellie ODonnell Gardiner several nieces Funeral held Amesbury White Funeral Home Gardiner A Christmas party for town children at Mrs Purington and Miss Fogg home with games and gifts A Bowdoinham Baptist church Christmas program featured piano solo recitations duets songs knights class and Crusaders tableau and gift presentation

Jessie Pinkham Frank Pinkham Bowdoin Road Truro Nova Scotia John A. Maciintire Brookline Mass Benjamin Moody Richmond Nellie O'Donnell Gardiner Amesbury- White Margaret Purington Clara Fogg Miss Fogg Herbert Wayne Thomas Stanley Walker Robert William Hackett Lea Shirley Edward Catherine Raymond Martha Temple Penelope Conley Judith Alan Dodge Bowdoinham Baptist Church Charles MacEwen cCrusader Group Lauris Crouse Madeline Allen Joan Johnson Janice Donna Sedgley Jack Small Penny Conley Knights of Honor Rayline Peabody Leta Temple Faye Bragdon Pauline Cook Cynthia Denham Jimmie Bailey Barbara Koehling Joan Humphrey Shirley Temple Robert Miner Crusader Group Jeanette Hilton Jean Hilton Kay Turner Marilyn Allen Lowell Lamoreau Herbert Walker Donald Miner Crusaders

Social visitors and holiday greetings across towns

Miss Esther Browne of Springfield Mass spent the holiday with her parents Mr and Mrs Earl Browne. Visitors included Mr and Mrs Phillip Rideout of Portland Miss Eva Rideout of Camden and Mrs Nellie Rideout of Bowdoinham. Herbert S Stewart returned from Bowdoinham to his sister Mrs Thad Card in Richmond. Other guests were Mrs Ethel Emerson of Portland Miss Jane Given of Waterbury Conn and Mr and Mrs Milton Given. Lawrence Hackett and family visited from Hampton N H. Raymond Blodgett and two sons vacationed in Alfred with Mr and Mrs Freeman Billings. Ramson Kelley left for Fairfield for the winter. Frederic Pauling of Hartford called on relatives Monday.

Esther Browne Springfield Mass Earl Browne Linwood Rideout Phillip Rideout Portland Eva Rideout Camden Nellie Rideout Bowdeinham Herbert S. Stewart Bowdoinham Milton Douglas Thad Card Richmond Ethel Emerson Jane Given Waterbury Conn Milton Given Lawrence Hackett Hampton, N. H Hackett George Hackett Raymond Blodgett Alfred

Local Social Notes Highlight Habits of Camden Residents

Personal items list guests and visits around Camden detailing Miss Eva Rideout visiting Mr Linwood Rideout and the Hapkins family hosting Nancy Edward from Auburn for Saturday supper. Other items mention Miss Louisa Given vacationing with her parents, Pvt Arthur Turner returning home to Coral Gables after two weeks leave, and Mrs Paul We recovering in Boston. Florence Rendall and her brother visited town to see grandfather R A Dickins and aunt Dorothy Dickins.

Eva Rideout Camden Linwood Rideout Edward Hapkins Nancy Edward Auburn Satuday George Hackett Louisa Given Freedom Academy Milton Given Arthur Turner Hazel Turner Coral Gables Fla Paul We Boston Florence Rendall Augusta R. A. Dickins Dorothy Dickison

Fire at Ward Lemoine’s Grocerie. $8,000 Loss

A one story grocer shop at 170 Nort Street owned by Ward T Lemoine suffered an $8,000 fire loss late Tuesday night due to undetermined origin. Firefighters from Engine Four and Engine Two fought the blaze with multiple hoses after residents alerted authorities. Lemoine blamed mice igniting matches. there was no insurance as the policy lapsed days earlier.

Ward T. Lemoine Nort Street David Desmond Oak Str Central Fire Station Lincoln Engin Richard Frates Lemoine

Christmas Party Attended by Charlotte School Girls

Miss Thema Black Miss J Osborne Miss Beverly Carr chaired by Rowena Marsh helped furnish the entertainment at a Christmas party given by Beth Iron Works office workers in Phoenix Friday evening.

Thema Black J. Osborne Beverly Carr Charlotte Beth Iron Works Hot Phoenix Rowena Marsh

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