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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1953
Page
7
Community groups from Dromore to Phippsburg plan meetings and events. Flying Up ceremony prep at Bodwell grange. Western Maine dinner duties handled by Addie Seavey and a ring committee. Schools close for winter break. various P.T.A. and grange sessions with speakers, films, and charity drives.
Dromore Grange members enjoyed a joint evening with a patriotic program honoring Abraham Lincoln and George Washington followed by a valentine program. Reports and plans for the March 10 meeting included a St Patrick's Day program and pot luck supper at 6 30.
Bath Rotary Club enjoyed an excellent program Tuesday featuring prize winning selections from the Junior Speaking Contest. Principal Raymond W. Farnham introduced the speakers and their works, including The Courtin by Lowell Brown, Tonight Will Be Different by Howland Lardin a Caverly, Convention Report by Hickey Hazel Warner, and Mary Stuart by Porterfield Nancy Blair. Frances Perry and guests from Central Grammar and a Rotarian from Portland attended. The next speaker is Lt Mynard H Johnson on LST 1157 under construction at Bath Iron Works.
An ambulance was damaged about $100 after a Sunday evening crash with a pole at Center and Washington streets. The officer driving swerved to avoid a skidding car, causing the police vehicle to skid and strike the rear fender and balance.
Mr and Mrs Edmund Hoggae of Wilmington announce the early week wedding of their daughter Heidi. The brief notice records a small family ceremony and name changes in local society circles.
Parker Head School will close Friday for winter recess and students will host a Friday afternoon Valentines party. In school contests Sharon Turner led English with Betty Wyman Judy Moore and Warren Doughty as runners up. Arthur Moore has 22 weeks of perfect attendance at Phippsburg Center school. Engagement announced for Doris Arndt of Cleveland and Charles Harrington of Cleveland, children of Mr and Mrs A W Arndt. Betty Harriet and Carolyn McEachern hosted a May wedding planning gathering with friends at Betty Wyman’s home. Local families including Howard Morong Peter Robert Claudia Hutchins and others attended. Several visits and gatherings described among Lowells Cushing Blaisdell and neighboring families.
We thank stores organizations and individuals who helped through our loss by fire. Gratitude to neighbors who opened their homes and to Mr Ralph Pye Rev Macy Whitehead Mr and Mrs Albert Gray and Family Parker Head Me.
Mr and Mrs William A Hill of Middlestreet and Mrs Roland Hanscom of Meadowway returned home Saturday after a few days in Miami Florida. They accompanied the Hills son and his wife Mr and Mrs Thaxter G Hill to Florida after visiting Bath with his parents and relatives.
Mrs. Howard B. Everett of Presque Isle is visiting her daughter and husband Mr. and Mrs. George J. Goodwin at 1155 Washington Street.
The Maine State Park Commission recommended development with Fort Popham slated for improvements. Popham Beach draws many tourists to Kennebec and Morse rivers. Local visitors include Capt and Mrs H C Todd, Walter Prosser and daughters, Mrs Herbert Sprague, Ralph Small, Ernest Oliver, Allan Spear, H L Day, Thomas and Jack Percy, Llewelyn Oliver, Stephen Wilson, Peter Isaacson, Blanche Westall, and others enjoying extended stays and family gatherings.
The Young house in Summer, occupied by Mrs Delia Morey, was ransacked about a week ago with overturned furniture and a tipped stove. Passersby observed a broken door as investigators checked the Young family in Bath. Edward P Thomas of Bath stayed two days at the Thomas home last week.
Mrs. Alice Gregoire confined at home in Alna due to flu epidemic. Pownalboro Society met at Mrs. Arthur Siegars. Feb 13 food sale at Gray's store planned. Elwin Cate from Newport visited Dresden Mills parents. St Johns parish hosts Friday gathering with officers elected. Cedar Grove guests James McCoy of Portsmouth. Methodist W S C S plans Feb 14 public supper at vestry. Extension Association met at West Dresden. chocolate dipping demo by Courtney Hinckley. "Know Your Neighbor" chooses India. joint meeting with men on Better Home Grounds. Avalon Good visits Old Orchard. Rittall family guests of Walter Rittall in St. Portland. L A Bailey and wife attend Blaine Mansion luncheon. Mrs. Melvin Randall works at Ernest Cate's grocery. Cate family ill with flu.
Frank J. Preble aged 64 died at Gardiner General Hospital last Thursday. He was born February 17 1884 in Woolwich son of Ralph and Myra Trott Preble. He owned a fox farm and was active in Woolwich Center Baptist church Dresden Lodge Knights Templar Maine Commandery Olive Branch Chapter and Q E S at Dresden Mills. He is survived by wife Edna Call Preble a daughter Thelma of Pittston a half brother William Wright and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Sunday at Amesbury White funeral home Gardiner.
Mr and Mrs Alonzo G Fisher are confined to their Park Street home with the flu. Mr Fisher works in the machine shop at Bath Iron Works.
State Trooper Willard R. Orcutt Jr formerly in Bath married February 5 to Miss Marjorie H. Haggett of Damariscotta. The bride, Lincoln Academy and Becker Junior College alumna, is the daughter of Eben and Mrs Haggett. Orcutt, son of Willard and Mrs Orcutt of Ashland, is a former Ashland High School and Husson College attendee who served three years as a staff sergeant in the US Army’s 9th Armored Division. He has served with the Maine State Police ten years and recently transferred from Bath to Skowhegan to oversee safety promotion for Troop C.
Mrs Bunny Cushing was treated to a birthday party Monday evening at her mother Mrs Rena Cushings home on Dummer street Decorations featured Valentine motifs with a large decorated cake central to the dining room table Refreshments included assorted sandwiches relishes potato chips cakes and coffee The gathering included games and dancing to radio programs and gifts were given to Miss Cushing
The Co-Workers Class of the First Baptist church met Tuesday evening at Mrs. Cora Blakeney’s home on High Street for the regular meeting and social. Miss Evelyn Sotheard led the business session after devotions, with Mrs. Florence Thompson in charge of prayers and Bible verses. Committees for March 10 were named and refreshments and entertainment arranged, including quizzes and games during the social hour.
Mrs. Carol Eastman of Log Cabin Beauty Shop West Bath was admitted to Memorial Hospital on Tuesday for flu treatment.
A church Pack meeting on January 30 at the parish house featured pledges, skits, and a banana eating contest among Cubs. Den Two earned the Honor Den Attendance Award. several Cubs received Scout ranks including Bobcat James Preble and Wolf Michael ONeill. The event also announced upcoming events and decorations for Scout Week. Troop 5 Girls Scouts held a Valentine party at 10 Bailey Street with uniforms encouraged and assembly of games and a candy exchange.
St Marys Cub Pack 53 with Den Chiefs and leaders visited Brunswick Naval Air Station on January 31. A Navy bus toured hangars and fire apparatus demonstrations covered carbon dioxide water and foamite systems. The group saw a weather station, watched The Fighting Lady, rode a link trainer, and interacted with question and answer machines.
Troop 13 Brownies met Tuesday afternoon at the Central church parish house with President Jean Diamant presiding. Birthday song for Barbara Buffum.
Blue Bird Brownies No. 10 met at Corliss street vestry with Leader Mrs Zylpha Richardson. Sally Jane Cahoon and Juliet Low were chosen for February roles by Elaine King and Dorothy Staples. Mary Parshley led songs.
Chickadee Troop 12 of Woolwich met at the Fire House this week with Leader Mrs. James Mallard and guests Edward D. True Harriet Aull of Boston and Mrs. Ann Sleif of Troop 14. Five new girls registered: Nancy Lee Fickett Judith Richards Donna Cox Marlene Hinckley Barbara McGillicuddy. The session ended with the Good Night Brownie Tunnel.
The Cosmopolitan Garden Club held a Monday meeting featuring a patriotic program and remarks by members including Mrs. Albert Whitney and Alice Johnson. Members displayed rare heirlooms such as diaries from 1856 to 1905, a 19th century autograph book, a 120 year old china piece, Russian boots, an old Bible, a bonnet basket linked to Hannah Weston, a 100 plus year old ring, and a cameo pin from the early 1800s. Tea in a red white and blue setting followed with president Mrs. Douglas serving.
Boy Scout Week Feb 7 13 marks the 43rd anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America with more than 3 250 000 youths and adults involved. The theme Forward on Liberty's Team highlights The Scout Family and programs for Cub Scouting Boy Scouting and Exploring. A major jamboree is planned at the Irvine Ranch Newport Harbor area of California from July 17 to 22 with 50 000 scouts expected.
The Augusta hospital board heard reports on sewing and supply efforts. Mrs Courtney Stover led the sewing report detailing items produced by volunteers from groups including West Bath Sewing, Central Church Ladies Aid, Grace Church Auxiliary, First Baptist Ladies Aid, Suburb Civic Club, and Corliss Street Church Missionary Society. Supply chair Mrs Eastham Guild Jr listed numerous items such as water glasses mugs sheets pillow cases and towels with totals and helper hours recorded.
Chester L. Weaver executive director of the South Portland Housing Authority along with George MacArthur and Brooks East men and Bernard Varnum Bath Housing Authority executive director traveled Tuesday to Bath to compare notes on project administration.
Mrs Aubrey Steen Jr Mrs Lewis Carter and Mrs Donald Freeman led a supper with Rev Richard Schaper showing a motion picture. Troop 5 created name badges. Plans outlined for Girl Scout Birthday March 12 with a movie evening for Scouts parents and friends and a troop gift to the Juliette Low World Friendship Fund.
Mrs Bernard Varnum returns to Bowman street from Ontario California where she went in November to stay with her daughter during W B Browns illness. Brown is much improved and able to be out again while Mrs Varnum remains bedridden with illness.
The Gill family has moved to their new residence at 907 Bailey Street after residing on Bailey Street for years, with Mrs. Lynn M Bussey noted in the local notice.
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