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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Feb 09, 1950

Page

3

Bath Man Forms Advisory Council Spokesmen for Agents

Charlie Power of Be Retienel Agents joins the New York Life Insurance advisory council in New York City for a week long session. The council, created in 1946, acts as liaison for agents, presenting field problems to company management. Community notices list many local residents attending hospital, travel, or family events.

Chariie Power Be Retienel Agents’ Advisory New York Life Innocete Company Bath Sunlight New York City Powers Ae Aevereesing Oeous Advisory Council Lished Obey

Reginald Callahan Jr Visits Mother in New London

Reginald Callahan Jr USN stationed at New London Conn spent the weekend with his mother Mrs Reginald Callahan of 2 Weeks Street.

Reginald Callahan, Jr USN New London, Conn Reginald Callahan 2 Weeks Street

Habersham trio heads to Augusta for special session

State Senator Joseph W. Larrabee and Rep J Horace McGlure left Monday for Augusta where the 94th Legislature convened in special session. Mr and Mrs Paut Hurd and Pete Chip of West Bath visited friends in Rockland and Damariscotta during the week.

Joseph W. Larrabee Rock Hill Inn J. Horace McGlure Washington Street Augusta Paut Hurd Pete Chip West Bath Rockland Damariscotta

Farrow and Ingraham Start Weeklong Vacation

Gordon E. Farrow and H. Ingraham of Senters Inc. began a week long vacation Monday. They are taking time off work as part of a company paid leave plan.

Gordon E. Farrow H. Ingraham Emat Senters, Inc

Mrs Clayton Andrews Edith Hunter and Cools Visit Bath

Mrs Clayton Andrews Mrs Edith Hunter and Mr and Mrs Richard Cool of Bingham were guests of friends in Bath recently.

Clayton Andrews Edith Hunter Richard Cool of Bingham Bath

Morse High Sophomore Returns After Five-Week Illness

Miss Sandra Reynolds daughter of Mr and Mrs George Reynolds of Center Street, Morse High School sophomore, returns to studies Thursday after a five week absence due to illness.

Sandra Reynolds George Reynolds Center Street Morse High School

Fire Chief Visits Auburn and University of Maine Student Arrives

Fire Chief Richard Frates was a visitor in Auburn Friday evening. Miss Alice Lorraine Purdue, a University of Maine junior, arrived at her parents home on Washington Street to spend the remainder of the week. Miss Sally Cummings of Washington Street attended the Morse-Edward Little game in Auburn Friday evening.

Riva Civia Abraham E. Greenblatt Solomon K. Greenblatt Washington Street Miss Greenblatt University of Maine Kappa Delta Pi Education Honor Society Indiana Richard Frates Auburn Alice Lorraine Purdue Joseph O. Purdue Sally Cummings

Dinner Guests Include Wonser and Mehlhorns

Mr and Mrs Frederick J Wonser of 40 Floral Street and Mr and Mrs Robert P Mehlhorn recently joined Mr and Mrs Herbert E Mehlhorn of Brunswick for dinner and social time in a neighborhood gathering.

Frederick J. Wonser Floral Street Robert P. Mehlhorn Herbert E. Mehlhorn Brunswick

Gaudreaus Visit Family in Portland Over Weekend

Mr and Mrs Edward L Gaudreau Jr and family of Portland spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Edward L Gaudreau at 1519 Washington Street, the elder Gaudreaus' home.

Edward L. Gaudreau Portland Mr. Gaudreau 1519 Washington Street

Ski weekend guests in Rumford amid competitions

Miss Carolyn Rogers and Mrs Courtney Stover spend the weekend in Rumford to witness the ski events as guests of Miss Rogers brother and family. Mr and Mrs Hayden Rogers and Miss Marguerite Rines RN night supervisor at Mercy Hospital Portland arrive Friday for a brief visit with her parents on Granite Street. She returns to Mercy Hospital duties Monday.

Carolyn Rogers Courtney Stover Rumford Miss Rogers Hayden Rogers Marguerite Rines R. N Mercy Hospital Portland Chester Rines Granite Street

Mrs Craft Leaves for Greenfield Road to Aid Ill Daughter

Mrs. William J. Craft of Washington Street travels to Greenfield Massachusetts to assist her daughter Mrs. Irwin F. Hutchins formerly Miss Laura Craft who is ill.

William J. Craft Washington Street Greenfield Mass Irwin F. Hutchins Hutchins Laura Craft

Stork shower honors Mrs Madelyn Elwell at Brunswick home

Mrs Gertrude Delano and Mrs Doris King of Bath were guests at a stork shower hosted by Mrs Blanche Preble of Brunswick for her daughter Mrs Madelyn Elwell. Donald Povich, student at the University of Maine, spent the weekend with his parents at 980 Middle Street.

Gertrude Delano Doris King Bath Blanche Preble Brunswick Madelyn Elwell Donald Povich University of Maine Morris S. Povich Middle Street

Goods Visit Delanos in East Boothbay Sunday

Mr and Mrs George J Good of Washington street were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Orson Delano in East Boothbay The Delanos formerly resided in Bath and hosted the visit

George J. Goodwin Washington Street Orson Delano East Boothbay

Family visits span Boston and Woolwich weekend

Kathy Lee and David Bruce Phillips of Woolwich stayed with grandmother Mrs. Goldie Chaney at 18 Cato Avenue. Their parents Mr. and Mrs. William Phillips and sister Cynthia Ann joined for a weekend in Boston.

Kathy Lee David Bruce Phillips Woolwich Goldie Chaney Cato Avenue William Phillips Cynthia Ann Boston

Miss Dennison Graduates In Medical Photography

Miss Judith Dennison daughter of Mr and Mrs William W Dennison graduates from the School of Medical Photography Rochester General Hospital Rochester New York on January 31 and visits her parents at 49 Green Street. Her fiance James MacKenzie of Detroit will arrive later this week for a February 18 wedding. Meanwhile the Mikels family returns from New York City after funeral services for Rachael Mikels Israel at Ferncliff Chapel.

Joan R. Longley C. W. Longley Court Street Household Nursing Association School of Attendant Nursing Newbury Street Boston Longley Judith Dennison William W. Dennison School of Medical Photography Rochester General Hospital Rochester N. Y Green Street Ruth M. Silverman Sophia Bessie Esther Mikels New York City Rachael Mikels Israel Ferncliff Memorial Cemetery Hartsdale Lawrence Schwartz White Plains

Mrs Edna M Stott at Corset Show in Parker House Boston

Mrs Edna M Stott of the Edna Mae shop attends the Corset and Underwear show at the Parker House in Boston.

Edna M. Stott Edna Mae Shop Parker House Boston

Drake and Lombard kin share dinner visit

Mr. and Mrs. J. Edward Drake Jr of High Street recently dined with Mr. and Mrs. Reginald T. Lombard in South Portland.

J. Edward Drake, Jr High Street Mr. Drake Reginald T. Lombard South Portland

Mitchells Host Brother Visit in Brunswick

William Mitchell of Brunswick was a recent guest of his brother James E. Mitchell of 374 Washington Street.

William Mitchell Brunswick James E. Mitchell Washington Street

Maine State Trooper Powers Joins Governor Payne Detail

State Trooper Francis W Powers recently completed duties in Bath and moved from Washington Street to Eastern Avenue Augusta and now serves as personal chauffeur for Gov and Mrs Frederick G Payne. Mr and Mrs Clinton D Wilson and daughter Fernande LaRochelle visited in Boston Tuesday. Four year old Karlene Saucier daughter of Reginald J Saucier of Washington Street broke a leg and will wear a cast for four more weeks.

Robert E. Frederickson USN Washington Street Mediterranean E. G. Small Europe Africa Francis W. Powers Maine State Police Frederick G. Payne Bath Eastern Avenue Augusta Clinton D. Wilson Middle Street Fernande LaRochelle Boston Karlene Saucier Reginald J. Saucier

Mrs. Raymond Davis Presumed Recovering After Surgery

Mrs. Raymond Davis of Valley Road is reported convalescing satisfactorily after an operation performed early last week at Memorial Hospital.

Raymond Davis Valley Road Memorial Hospital

Notable Local Passages and Home News

Donald Spear and Mrs Allan Spear of 45 Pearl Street take a short break from University of Maine studies. Olive Bowker, formerly a Memorial Hospital patient, is now at Presley Convalescent and Maternity Home at 593 Washington Street. Friends may call 1 to 3 PM. Converse Fenn and Rodney E Ross Jr spent the weekend ice fishing at Moosehead Lake.

Christine Rader Washington Street The Memorial Hospi Adelbert W. Hall Bedford Street Memorial Hospital Donald Spear Allan Spear Pearl Street University of Maine Olive Bowker Presley Converse Fenn High Street Rodney E. Ross, Jr Moosehead Lake

Masons Gather at Lewiston Lodge Meeting

George Goodwin Edward Miller Abbott Redlon Hollis Garey Waldo Brooks David Al kazin Norman Alkazin Dr. Paul Bagdikian and Granville Colby were among the Scottish Rite Masons attending the meeting at the Lewiston Lodge of Perfection Friday evening.

George Goodwin Edward Miller Abbott Redlon Hollis Garey Waldo Brooks David Alkazin Norman Alkazin Paul Bagdikian Granville Colby Lewiston Lodge of Perfection

Local social notes from Bath and Orono and Cambridge visit

Fred Bolduc returned to the University of Maine in Orono after a weekend with Mrs. Bolduc at Turner's Court. Arthur G. Spear of Portland, a former State Senator, visited Bath on Monday. Mr and Mrs Robert R Andrews returned to Cambridge Massachusetts after visiting Mrs Andrews' parents, Mr and Mrs Harold Stanton at 21 Somerset Place.

Fred Bolduc Orono University of Maine Mrs. Bolduc Turner's Court Arthur G. Spear Portland Bath Robert R. Andrews Cambridge Mass Turner’s Court Lester Blonder Sandy Blonder Arthur W. Gediman Andrews Road

Pine Tree Society leader speaks on camp and home work

Mrs. Marie I. Preston, director of the Pine Tree Society for Crippled Children and Adults, spoke at Topsham grange meeting Saturday evening about the society’s work and showed pictures of the camp and Hyde Memorial Home.

Marie I. Preston Pine Tree Society For Camp and Hyde Memorial Topsham Grange

College students begin two year program at Maine Vo Tech Institute

Albion Fleming and Edwin R Jr join the Maine Vocational Technical Institute class of 1952 to pursue an accelerated two year course totaling 1600 hours of shop work and theory plus 1200 hours in Mathematics Crafting Science and other academic subjects including English Human Relations Economics and Business Methods.

Albion Fleming Adams Court Edwin R. Jr Tallman Street Bennett Middle Street Maine Vocational-Technical Institute Augusta

Condition of Dr. Virginia Clay Hamilton Improves

Friends learn that Dr. Virginia Clay Hamilton has shown marked improvement after ten days with pneumonia at Memorial hospital. Frank Pagurko, a Boston student, spent the weekend in Bath. Mrs. Allen Little of Turner’s Court stays with Mrs. James Little and sons Gerald and Tom at their Dromore home while Mrs. McElroy of Brooklyn attends her mother’s funeral in New York.

Virginia Clay Hamilton Memorial Hospital Allen Little Turner’s Court James Little Gerald Tom Dromore New York McElroy Brooklyn

Lambert Park man moves in with daughter in Phippsburg

Carl Smith of Lambert Park now resides with his daughter Mrs Lawrence Scott at Stony Brook Road Phippsburg following family arrangements.

Carl Smith Lambert Park Mrs Lawrence Scott Stony Brook Road Phippsburg

Augusta Woman's Club to Host Mrs Marie I Preston

Mrs Marie I Preston executive secretary of the Pine Tree Society for Crippled Children and Adults will be guest speaker Friday at the Augusta Womans club meeting at the Fuller House. She will discuss the Hyde Memorial Home.

Marie I. Preston The Pine Tree Society For Crippled Children and Adults, Inc Augusta Womans Club Fuller House Preston Hyde Memorial

Bath Family Wintering in California and Maine Kin Visit

Mr and Mrs Earl Grenier former Bath residents now in Island Falls are spending the winter in Los Angeles California. Mr and Mrs G Clifford Madden of South Portland former Bath residents called at Memorial hospital Wiscasset to visit Mrs Madden's father Harry A Beals. They also visited Mr Madden's brother and sister in law Mr and Mrs Charles I Madden Jr and father Charles I Madden Sr of Mechanic street.

Earl Grenier Bath Island Falls Los Angeles Calif G. Clifford Madden South Portland Madden Harry A. Beals Wiscasset The Memorial Hospital Charles I. Madden, Jr Charles I. Madden Mechanic Street

Donald F. Smith Returns Home From Memorial Hospital

Donald F. Smith has returned to his residence at 54 Granite Street after a lengthy stay at Memorial Hospital.

Donald F. Smith Granite Street Memorial Hospital

Auburn Couple Visit Sparks Washington Street Friends

Mr and Mrs Archie Seekins and daughter Judith of Auburn were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Ralph Seekins on Washington Street. Mrs Ralph Seekins celebrated her birthday with a family dinner. Dr Earl L Wade begins an eight week Advanced Course in Oral Surgery at Tufts Dental College attending classes each Tuesday.

Archie L. Seekins Judith Auburn Ralph Seekins Washington Street Earl L. Wade Tufts Dental College Wade

High Street Visitor Shifts To Southwest Harbor

High street resident, formerly visiting her niece Mrs. Robert Harrington and Mr Harrington of Schenectady NY, is now calling on her nephew and wife, Mr and Mrs Willis Ballard of Southwest Harbor.

High Street Robert Harrington Harrington Schenectady, N. Y Willis Ballard Southwest Harbor

Nurse Returns Home for Two Week Vacation

A nurse from Central Maine General Hospital Lewiston arrived Saturday at her parents home, Mr and Mrs Walter J McElman, 12 Valley Road, for a two week vacation.

Visitor Miss Mary Cunningham in Fortland Monday

Miss Mary Cunningham served as a visitor in Fortland on Monday. Local records note her brief stay and engagement with community activities during the day.

Mary Cunningham Fortland

Helping Hand club meets for cards and birthday cake

Bath residents describe a Helping Hand club gathering held Thursday evening at Mrs. Emile J. Cyr's High street home. After a brief business session led by President Mrs. Cyr, guests enjoyed beano and cards with a Valentine themed refreshment table centered by a heart shaped birthday cake for Mrs. Oliver Foster who received gifts. Attendees included Mrs. Cyr Mrs. Foster Mrs. Clifford White Mrs. Leo Rossignol Mrs. Charles Swearingen Mrs. E C Sirois Mrs. William Cormier Mrs. Sylvia Langlais Mrs. Leland Green Mrs. Francois Vaillant court and Mrs. John Henderson.

Helping Hand Club Emile J. Cyr High Street Cyr Oliver Foster Foster Clifford White Leo Rossignol Charles Swearingen E. C. Sirois William Cormier Sylvia Langlais Leland Green Francois Vaillancourt John Henderson

Winter Street Ladies Plan Food Sale At Next Meeting

The Winter Street Ladies Aid met Friday at two with Mrs. Raymond Welch and others as hostesses. Forty members attended. President Mrs. Edgar Leavitt led a business session approving a food sale for next Friday and requesting member contributions. Mrs. Carl Y. Kennedy reviewed Cheaper By the Dozen by Gilbreth and Carey. Tea was served by Mrs. Kimble and Mrs. Gannon.

Ladies’ Aid Winter Street Church Raymond Welch Walter H. Bowker Langdon T. Snipe Homer Potter Elmer Williams Edgar Leavitt Carl Y. Kennedy Frank B. Gilbreth, Jr Ernestine Gilbreth Carey Earl Kimble Lewis Gannon George Sargent Frederick Klippel Mabel Owen Charles Messenger Fred Hooper

Junior Boosters Plan Valentine Party At Hyde Park

The Junior Boosters 4 H club met led by Mrs. Stanley Chappell with president Patricia Boucher. They planned a Valentine party and during the work period cut dress patterns with Chappell and her daughter Jackie. The group will meet Tuesday February 7 after school at the Hyde Park community building. Attendees included Patricia Boucher Patricia Main Shirley Ketchum Lillian Louise Lorraine Allaine and Roberta Morse.

Stanley Chappell Patricia Boucher

Youth Fellowship Holds Meeting at Bea con Street Church

A Friday evening Youth Fellowship gathering at the Bea con Street church vestry voted to hold the regular meeting Sunday. Miss Carolyn Stackpole led the group with Mrs. Doris Steen reading a letter from India. Players included Carolyn Stackpole Ralph Champeon David Drake Fred Fox M A Gordon James Steen and Doris Steen with Champeon and Steen posting the top score in table pool.

Beacon Street Carolyn Stackpole Doris Steen India Ralph Champeon David Drake Fred Fox M. A. Gordon James Steen

Winter Street Men's Club Hosts Speaker on Business Outlook

The Winter Street Men's club heard J William Schulze of Bath Iron Works discuss The Business Outlook, tracing historical business cycles and offering an optimistic view. A large turnout despite weather, a baked ham supper, and a plan for future joint meetings and a dart ball challenge with Beacon Street Men's club were announced.

Winter Street J. William Schulze Bath Iron Works Ladies’ Auxiliary Delmar Bates Walter Hill Henry Small Central Church Men’s Club Malcolm Doble Roy Lawrence Joseph O. Purdue G. Thomas Murphy Beacon Street Linwood Abbott

Club Forty-Two reviews mid-Winter conference highlights

Mrs Norman Adams led a review of the mid Winter conference highlights at the Club Forty-Two meeting held Wednesday evening. Attendees from Augusta included Mrs Elliott Hanson Mrs Joseph Mullaney Mrs Leonard Smith Mrs David Clark Mrs Kenneth Jaquith Mrs Ernest Avery Jr and Miss.

En’s Norman Adams Augusta Elliott Hanson Joseph Mullaney Leonard Smith David Clark Kenneth Jaquith Ernest Avery, Jr

Skating and Sliding Party Planned by Program Committee

Harriette O'Reilly reports a skating and sliding party for Wednesday evening. Members meet in the club room at 7 30 and bring box lunches. February appointments to the house committee include Mrs Norman Adams and Mrs Harry Allen. The weekly prize from Mrs Leonard Smith was won by Mrs Harry Allen. By-Laws committee meets at Mrs Joseph Mullaney's home on Denny road and Ways and Means at Mrs Bernard Pratt Jr.'s Bailey street home.

Harriette O'Reilly Norman Adams Harry Allen Leonard Smith Joseph Mullaney Denny Road

Beacon Brotherhood Holds Church Meeting for Boy Scout Fund

The Beacon Brotherhood met in the church vestry with James Steen presiding in the president’s absence. They discussed raising funds for the Boy Scouts, planned a supper and entertainment, and formed supper and entertainment committees. A four-reel film showed, a lunch was served, and a dart ball game ended in defeat for the first team. Charles Henderson was home run king with Daniel Lord, Jr., close behind.

Beacon Brotherhood James Steen M. A. Gordon Boy Scouts Arthur Packard Dean Bonney Daniel Lord, Jr John Howe Daniel Lord William Craft Otis Clifton Tedford Charles Henderson Fred Fox Ralph Champion Roger Pierce M.A. Gordon Howard Larrabee Carleton Pye

Auxiliary of Veterans of Foreign Wars installs Ruby Wilson

The V F W Auxiliary met at the post home with large turnout as Ruby Wilson became junior vice president. A food sale at Rogers Hardware is planned for Feb 11 at 10 a.m. Wilson named sale chair. A public card party at 807 Washington St on Washington's birth day Feb 22 at 8 p.m. was planned with Doris Shocker and Christine Wetherington in charge. Refreshments were served to members and the post at close.

The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post Home Ruby Wilson Hazel Grant Rogers’ Hardware Store Washington Street Washington Doris Shocker Christine Wetherington Vera Talbot Mary Hart Hilda Wetherington

Suzie Makes a Dress Film Shows Color and Cloth Choices

A colored film on how to pick type, size, cloth and color for a dress is shown by Siawphieity Pattern Co. and Alon Educational Service. Attendees include Marie Mi chaud, Joan Batchelder, Marion Holmes, Martha Woods, Marcia Marquis, Ann Cohen, Jean Berry, 1 Warner, Norma Brewer, Madelyn Guerette, Catherine Wallace, Elsie Thayer, Jean Brown, Irene Everett, Marjorie Bourget, Barbara King, Kateri Costain and Elaine Pinkham.

Suzie Siawphieity Pattern Co Alon Educational Service Marie Michaud Joan Batchelder Marion Holmes Martha Woods Marcia Marquis Ann Sr Ann Cohen Jean Berry 1 Warner Norma Brewer Madelyn Guerette Catherine Wallace Elsie Thayer Jean Brown Irene Everett Marjorie Bourget Barbara King Kateri Costain Elaine Pinkham

Kateon Auxiliary Holds Meeting Plans Charity Card Party

Veterans of Ish War Auxiliary Ernest Kateon camp met at the G A R hall. Members packed clothing for needy families and held a six o clock box lunch. A vote set a card party for the first and third Thursdays after noon starting Feb 16 and a council meeting in Bath in April.

Veterans of Ish War Auxiliary Ernest Kateon G. A. R. Hall Department Council Bath

Nequasset Mothers Club Plans Valentine Party

Mrs Kay Stevens hosted Nequasset Mothers Club at her Woolwich state road home Thursday evening. They planned a Valentine party for Nequasset school children and announced the next meeting at Mrs Evelyn Bakers Nequasset road. Ada Cross won a mystery package brought by Mrs Alice Baker. refreshments were served by the host with several helpers.

Kay Stevens Nequasset Ethel Seegers Violet Beals Tina Moisson Ruby Stinson Gertrude Stacey Marion Hanson Marjorie Woerter Margaret Dodge Ethel Blake Ada Cross Midge Maass Alice Baker Vera Fogg William Riley

Phi Kappa Delta Elects Ten New Members in Weekly Meet

Members gathered at Mrs. Aubrey Steen home at 209 Center Street for a business session. Ten new membership cards were issued and new members voted in. Miss Norma Leeman and Miss Ella Lou Smith of Farmington State Teachers College attended as guests of honor. The next meeting will be at Miss Jane Leeman’s home on High Street.

Phi Kappa Delta Aubrey Steen Center Street Norma Leeman Ella Lou Smith Farmington State Teachers College Jane Leeman High Street

Beta Sigma Phi Chapters Plan State Convention in Bath

Beta Sigma Phi groups BETA chapters met Tuesday to discuss the annual State convention to be held in Bath in spring. The convention committee will meet Mrs. Frank A. Danforth on High street to continue plans. Theta chapter hosted Mrs. Edmund M. Staples as guest speaker at a gathering arranged by Mrs. Walten H. Troop and Miss Priscilla Perkins.

Theta XI Beta Beta Sigma Phi Bath Frank A. Danforth High Street Theta Chapter Edmund M. Staples Walten H. Troop Troop Priscilla Perkins William Turpie Helen Hayes Washington Street Mildred H. Trott Catherine H. Legard

Day's Ferry Mothers Club Plans Clock Purchase

At Friday's meeting the Day's Ferry Mothers Club voted to buy a new electric clock for Day's Ferry School. After business, members enjoyed games and refreshments. A covered dish supper is set for Feb 16 at Doris Carter's home.

Ferry

Hyde Park Farm Bureau Meets For Collar and Neckline Demonstration

Hyde Park Farm Bureau met Thursday at 7 30 in the home of Mrs. Glenys Berry 411 Lark street with co host Mrs Irma Berry Esther Billington demonstrated collar and neckline fashions using a sewing machine showing seaming methods The next meeting is March 2 at 7 30 p m at the home of Mrs Isa Low 50 Granite street co host Mrs Catherine Talbot demonstrating agent will discuss convenient storage Guests invited to attend and to notify Mrs Low at 503 W if attending

Hyde Park Farm Bureau Glenys Berry Lark Street Irma Berry Esther Billington Isa Low Granite Street Catherine Talbot Low

Mothers Club Meeting in Sagadahoc Completes Busy Session

The Sagadahoc Mothers Club met Thursday at the home of Mrs. Nelson Rice with 14 members present. After the business meeting canasta was played. Refreshments were served. The next meeting will be February 16 at Mrs. Sadie Thomas’s home with Mrs. Beulah Crocker as co host.

Sagadahoc

Acadia Lodge Elects Officers and Plans Events

Acadia Lodge No. 13 Knights of Pythias met with the newly installed officers presiding. John Brown was named press correspondent and committee appointments will be set at the next meeting. Plans for card parties and entertainments were announced. attendance is urged for the next Thursday meeting due to a special message from the new Warner.

Acadia Lodge Knights of Pythias John Brown Warner

Youth Fellowship Meeting At Beacon Street Church

Sunday night gathering at Beacon Street Church led by Caroline Stackpole. Ralph Champion offered prayer. David Drake read the poem The Psalm of Life. Doris Steen read a letter from India from Dorothy Clark Wilson of the Maine conference. The subject was Come With Me To India.

Beacon Street Church Caroline Stackpole Ralph Champion David Drake Doris Steen India Dorothy Clark Wilson Maine

Cub Pack 55 Den Leads Pack Meeting at Winter Street Church

Cub Scouts of Pack 55 at Winter Street church held a Friday den meeting. Dr Earl L Wade presented color moving pictures of a New Brunswick fishing expedition captured by Wade. Cubmaster Hodge reminded boys of the Father Son Banquet at Huse school Wednesday and next Friday’s regular meeting.

Den 4 Winter Street Church Earl L. Wade New Brunswick Wade Hodge Huse School

Teen Age Sewing Circle Luncheon Meeting Recaps

The Teen Age Sewing circle from 4-H met in Mrs. Granville Colby’s room at noon Thursday for a luncheon. Joan Batchelder and Jen Berry were captains of a discussion that highlighted project progress and upcoming club activities.

World Wide Guild Presents In the Direction of Dreams

The World Wide Guild of Corliss Street Baptist Church staged a Sunday program at seven pm titled In the Direction of Dreams. The girls highlighted how Christian young people across the community pursue faith guided aspirations and service opportunities.

World Wide Guild of Corliss Street Baptist Church

Boy Scout Troop to Attend Church Service

Reverend Arvid L Anderson will lead a Sunday evening service with a trumpet solo by Frank McPherson and the Boy Scout troop of the church invited as honored guests.

Arvid L. Anderson Frank McPherson Boy Scout

Sacred Heart Circle February social speaker

At the Sacred Heart Circle February social Daughters of Isabella, Tuesday at eight, will hear Melvin Henderson of Kennebec Greenhouses speak on floral arrangements. The committee includes Mrs. Effie Miller as chairman and members Nellie Johnson Annie Turcotte Demorise Hart Mary Barber Josephine Eastman Catherine Reardon Yvette Bisson Estella Comeau Nora McLaughlin Arline Gay Corinne Hayes Clara Sonia Adeline Bourque Hannah Curran.

Sacred Heart Circle Daughters of Isabella Melvin Henderson Kennebec Greenhouses Effie Miller Nellie Johnson Annie Turcotte Demorise Hart Mary Barber Josephine Eastman Catherine Reardon Yvette Bisson Estella Comeau Nora McLaughlin Arline Gay Corinne Hayes Clara Sonia Adeline Bourque Hannah Curran

Ministers Club Plans Lenten Service and Pupil Exchange

Ministers club met at Grace Episcopal parish house with eight clergymen. They planned a Union Lenten service to be held February 22 at Winter Street Congregational church with Rev. Arvid L. Anderson officiating. A pupil exchange Sunday was discussed for a later meeting. A revival question was discussed by Rev. Canon Charles M. Tubbs and others. The Nazarene church event is scheduled for March 6.

Ministers Club Grace Episcopal Church Winter Street Congregational Church Arvid L. Anderson Corliss Street Baptist Church Canon Charles M. Tubbs C. R. Sims J. O. Purdue Church of the Nazarene

Beacon Street Women plan silver teas and swap party

The Beacon Street W.S.C.S met Monday in the vestry with devotions led by the spiritual life secretary. A letter from Dorothy Clark Wilson, author of Prince of Egypt, noted she is in India wintering for material. Captains were named for teas.

Beacon Street W.s.cs Dorothy Clark Wilson Prince of Egypt India Jane Shea Everett Lemont Blanche Locke Melvin Mitchell Elaine Mitchell James Steen Miss Webber Dain Packard

Elks Plan Feb 10 Meeting With Charley Miller Show

Bath lodge of Elks reschedules to February 10 to attend a benefit show by Maine Guide Charlie Miller at City Hall auditorium. Proceeds go to the Polio Fund. Miller discusses Maine outdoor life. Menu includes fish and meat. annual Past Exalted Rulers Night with initiation led by past rulers. committee led by Edward J. McMann and other past rulers assist.

Bath Edward J. McMann

Genesta Chapter Installs Members at Masonic Temple

Genesta Chapter O E S met at the Masonic Temple with a goodly number of members and guests. The treasurer Mrs Freda Bagdikian and sentinel Luther Thompson were installed by Worthy Patron Harold Cutting due to illness in their families. The group announced obligation night February 17 and a rummage sale in February. A social hour and games followed with refreshments.

Genesta Masonic Temple Freda Bagdikian Sentinel Luther Thompson Harold Cutting Arthur Packard Beverly Packard Mildred Clark Irene Rice

Cosmopolitan Club to host Edward Rowe Snow lecture

Mrs. Frederick Moffatt announced theCosmopolitan club sponsored lecture by Edward Rowe Snow, noted author on lighthouses and New England shorelines, scheduled for Thursday March 9. Continued on Page Seven.

Frederick Moffatt Cosmopolitan Club Edward Rowe Snow New England Atlantic Coast

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