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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1953

Page

5

Hawley to Attend Met Opera Premiere With Conley

Sumner A. Hawley son of Mrs Warren Fany in Western New York City will attend the premiere of The Rake's Progress in which Eugene Conley has a major role. The event links Horace Conley a New Hampshire student and Hawley a Bath area teacher with theater and music circles in New York.

Sumner A. Hawley Warren Fany New York City Nealth Toesome Eugene Conley Ioseen Metropolie Opera House

Mrs Karl Rosenwald Attends Services in Bath

Mrs Karl Rosenwald of Cambridge Massachusetts along with Arrowsie attends the funeral services for Howard Steen.

Robert Phinney Livingston, N J Howard Steen Karl Rosenwald Cam Mass George Edgar Howe Stoester Walter Wass Edgar Wright Arthur Forestall Arur Duffie Portland Alfred Bruce Belfast Clarence Hock Cohoes N. Y Moon Howard M. Steen Hock Steen Maine Cambridge Arrowsie Bath and Perley

Hall Graves and Mrs Graves Pass Away in Portland

Hall Graves of the Bath Iron Works machine shop and his wife Mrs Graves of Brunswick died Saturday in Portland.

Hall Graves Bath Iron Works Mrs. Graves Brunswick Portland

Mrs. Leslie Feeney Visits Port land Residents

Mrs. Leslie Feeney of Port land and her mother Mrs. Hat tie Bibber of Freeport visited Monday on Mrs. Mary Thomas and Miss Evelyn F. Ward of 9 Freemont street.

Leslie Feeney Portland Hattie Bibber Freeport Mary Thomas Evelyn F. Ward Freemont Street

Bath Society Advances Colonial Themed Meeting Plans

The Ladies auxiliary of Winter Street met Tuesday with Beatrice noted for the supper on February 17. Next regular gathering is February 24 a Colonial party with patriotic program and period costumes. March 10 hostesses named and February birthday cake to be baked by Marilyn McLain. Refreshments served by Edith Horne Ruth Wilson Nellie D Arcy and Almina Jones.

Winter Street Marilyn McLain Greta Gower Dorothy Shea Agnes Grant Edith Horne Ruth Wilson Nellie D’arcy Almira Jones

French Club Meets At Mrs Grimard Home

Mrs Melvina Grimard chairs the newly formed French club at 500 Middle Street with 10 of 12 members present. Attendees include Laurette Vachon Alice Comeau and Gertrude Legard as officers and several members enjoying a valentine themed snack with sand wiches relishes cakes and candies. The group plans biweekly meetings and next gathering will be Feb 25 at Mrs Grimard’s home.

Laurette Vachon Washburn Street Melvina Grimard Alice Comeau Gertrude Legard Marie Sirois Laurette Grimard Middle Street Yvonne Sinibaldi Cecile White Dora Morrissette Florence Charpentier

Winnegance PTA Discusses March Fundraising Show

The Winnegance P T A met at the Winnegance schoolhouse to plan a Ken MacKenzie show for a fundraiser. The event is slated for March at the Bath Community Center. Guest speaker March 3 will be Miss Katherine Conley of Morse High School faculty, with refreshments by Mrs. Peter Gagnon and Mrs. Anna Pratt.

Winnegance P. T. A Winnegance Ken MacKenzie Bath Commi Center Katherine Conley Morse High School Peter Gagnon Anna Pratt

Twin Bees club meets in Bath Brunswick with Mrs Caroline Anderson

The Twin Bees club of Bath and Brunswick held a monthly gathering at Mrs Caroline Andersons Brunswick home on Columbia Road. Illness reduced Bath attendance to three. future meeting planned for Bath on March 12 with venue to be announced. Members from Bath and Brunswick attended and a social evening followed with card games and refreshments.

Twin Bees Club Bath Brunswick Caroline Anderson Columbia Road Sadie Garcelon Susie Darrah Sarah Potter Edith Colby Bernice Hines Muriel McKenna Bessie Hunt Iva Koerber Iola Lombard Floris Varney Bertha Kendick Marie Peabody Alice Larock

Nurses Alumnae Hold Bath Meeting At Cosmopolitan Club

The Bath Memorial Hospital Nurses Alumnae Association held its monthly meeting at the Cosmopolitan Clubhouse on Thursday evening with 18 members in attendance.

Bath Memorial Hospital Nurses Alumnae Association Cosmopolitan Clubhouse

Oxygen Film Show At Cosmopolitan Club Meeting

The Cosmopolitan club meeting conducted by Mrs Estellampson featured reports from chairmen. Mrs Marguerite Beardsley and Mrs Eleanor Colgard were elected associate members. Cards were sent to ill members. Next meeting hostesses include Mrs Albert McMann and others. The March 12 gathering will feature a film presentation on oxygen technique by William Bradford Jr of Linde Air Products Co. A social hour followed with sandwiches cakes and coffee served.

William Bradford, Jr Linde Air Products Co Bernice Brown Ruth Simonton Margaret MacLuer Eleanor Merchant

Hockomock Council Plans Degree Work and Beano Party

Hockomock Council met at Red Men's hall with Lorraine Cromwell presiding. A March 5 degree work vote was taken and members urged to attend the next meeting. A public beano is set for February 23 at Red Men's hall. Valentines and games followed, with hostesses Lenora McMann Asenith Haggett and Marjorie Steele serving seasonal refreshments.

Hockomock Council Red Men’s Hall Red Men's Hall Lorraine Cromwell Pocahontas Lenora McMann Asenith Haggett Marjor.ie Steele

Afternoon Bridge Club Honors From South Street Social

Mrs Selina Fortier hosted a Thursday afternoon bridge gathering on South Street with three tables in play. Prizes went to Mrs Phoebe Hart Mrs Annie Brownrigg and Mrs Maude Wilson. A buffet supper followed the games. She was also Henderson and Mrs Marie Hamblett attended.

Selina Fortier South Street Phoebe Hart Annie Brownrigg Maude Wilson Fortier Henderson Marie Hamblett

Bath Teachers' club hosts Crocketts at February meeting

Former Huse School principal Keith L. Crockett and Mrs. Crockett, now of Rockport, were guests at the Bath Teachers' club February meeting at the Corennity Center. The program included charades, a Maine education film, and gifts were presented by president Mrs. Margaret Flaherty.

Huse Keith L. Crockett Crockett Rockport Bath Teachers’ Club Corennity Center Ee E School Union 72 Knox Lincoln Counties Margaret Flaherty Maine Catherine Conley Morse High School Maine Teachers’ Association Germaine Bonney Natalie Fowle Robert Carter Marie St. Angelo Harriet Frye Bessie Singer Carolyn Mingo

Lowell Temple Pythian Sisters Plan Meeting and Observances

The Lowell Temple Pythian Sisters held a meeting led by Chief Dorothy Stone who named visiting committee members Emily Williams Susie Darrah and Sarah Potter and appointed Gertrude Stewart to the altruistic committee. Members will meet next Wednesday for a gathering and supper, with Lois Knight and Eunice Perry in charge. Lincoln and Washington birthdays will be observed on February 25 with cake to follow.

Lowell Temple Pythian Dorothy Stone Emily Williams Susie Darrah Sarah Potter Gertrude Stewart Lois Knight Eunice Perry Lincoln Washington

Twin Bees Club to Meet in Brunswick This Evening

A brief notice states a rail call will fund the next suppers to buy kitchen utensils. The Twin Bees Club is to meet tonight at Mrs. Caroline Anderson's residence in Brunswick.

Twin Bees Club Brunswick Caroline Anderson

Smith Tobey Auxiliary plans events and honor returnee

Twenty one members of the Smith Tobey Post Auxiliary of the American Legion met at Mrs Reinoehl’s Washington street home Tuesday. A report on a successful telephone drive was given to benent purposes. Plans for a March 11 Council meeting at Legion hall were discussed. The Girl State committee includes Mrs Bates Mrs Bergen and Mrs Leavitt. Welcome back to Mrs Crosby after illness. Next meeting Feb 21 with plate and hostesses to be announced. A social hour followed with refreshments.

Smith-Tobey Post Auxiliary The American Legion Nk Reinoehl Washington Street Legion Hall Girl State Committee Delmar Bates John Bergen Edgar Leavitt Guy Crosby

Genesta Sewing Circle meeting plans future activities

Genesta Sewing Circle met Wednesday at Mrs. Martha Bertrand’s Oliver Street home with her mother Mrs. Marguer ite Cutting assisting. Bertrand led business and plans for future activities were discussed as members worked on handwork. Next meeting set for March 11 at Mrs. Anna Mc Cabe’s Washington Street with Mrs. Zylpha Richardson co hostess.

Genesta Sewing Circle Martha Bertrand Oliver Street Marguerite Cutting Bertrand Anna McCabe Washington Street Zylpha Richardson

First Baptist Circle Sewing Meeting At Western Last Week

First Baptist Circle Ladies Sewing Circle held an all day gathering at the Western last week with 17 in attendance. They arrived at 10 a.m. and two quilts were tacked, one made by Mrs. Jennie Cameron. A Valentine themed picnic lunch followed with hot beverages and ice cream. The next meeting is Feb 18 at 1 30 in the vestry. Those present included Mrs. Rudolph McRae Central and others from Corliss Street Winter Street Beacon Street Wesley Central.

Ladies Sewing Circle First Baptist Church Jennie Cameron Cora Blakeney Mabel Reed

Club Forty Two Names Leaders For Hyde Memorial Tea

Club Forty Two held a Wednesday meeting with Mrs William Greene naming Mrs Paul Hart and Mrs Howard Farr as tea chairmen for the Hyde Memorial Home fundraiser. A new coffee maker purchase was approved with Mrs David Porte in charge. A program to boost weekly attendance was assigned to Mrs Arthur Sturtevant, and a club gift for baby showers was placed under Mrs Reginald Riley. The paper drive proceeds will remodel the club room, and Mrs Allen Thayer was welcomed as a new member. A white elephant sale is scheduled for February 25 under supervision.

Club Forty-Two William Greene Paul Hart Howard Farr Hyde Memorial Home David Porte Arthur Sturtevant Reginald Riley Allen Thayer

Valentine Party Highlighted by St. Valentine Tea

A Ways and Means committee Valentine's event featured Mrs. Harry Allen Mrs. Norman Adams and Mrs. David Desmond overseeing the party. Prizes went to Mrs. Kenneth Jaquith and Mrs. James Daly for top comic valentines. Mrs. William Greene presided at the tea table as president.

Sion Ways and Means Committee Harry Allen Norman Adams David Desmond Kenneth Jaquith James Daly William Greene

Winter Street Aid Holds Salad Supper Fundraiser

Ladies Aid of Winter Street hosted a well attended salad supper with Mrs Horace Ward and numerous volunteers including Mrs Freeman Mrs Harold To Mrs Edgar Leavitt and others as hostesses. A supper committee featured Mrs William Potter Mrs Wallace Atwood and others.

Horace Ward Freeman Harold Edgar Leavitt W. H. McGlinchy Frederick Klippel Carl Swanton Ohn Sylvester Herbert Anderson Raymond Welch Roscoeee Horace Morse Harry Morin John Gillespie Harry Horne B. Smith Dorothy Weeks Susie Clark Monce Carlton Joseph Cass Alice Dean Shaw Rand Ralph Divastead Morton Young William Potter Wallace Atwood Trygve Carlson Robert Colley J. Albert Redlon Alfred Condon

W C T U Meeting at Mrs Wr 104 Union Street

W C T U members attended a Tuesday gathering hosted by Mrs Harriet Wr at 104 Union Street. The program included pledges hymns and a demonstration of plastic kitchen ware by Mrs Erma Preble followed by refreshments at Mrs Theresa Hill’s home 645 Middle Street.

Women’s Christian Temperance Union Harriet Wr Union Street the Ribboners Elizabeth Trott Lila Place Erma Preble M Pratt Lillian T. Hume Theresa Theresa Hill Middle Street

Thimble Club Supper at Steen's Steak House

Thimble club held a supper party Wednesday last week at Steen's Steak House on 1 at 6 30. After the meal members visited Mrs Chester McKenzie on Court street for a social evening with cards and handwork. Those present included Mrs Percy Miller Mrs Earl Coombs Mrs Russell Kenney Mrs Donald Stewart Mrs Foster Pratt Mrs Robert Jewell Mrs Elmer Blake Mrs Ada Milliken Mrs Thomas McKay Mrs C Lloyd Hooker and Mrs Chester McKenzie.

Thimble Club Steen Chester McKenzie Court Street Percy Miller Earl Coombs Russell Kenney Donald Stewart Foster Pratt Robert Jewell Elmer Blake Ada Milliken Thomas McKay C. Lloyd Hooker

Bath Council Women plan World Day of Prayer program

Mrs Laforest Hodgkins chaired the Christian World Mission group meeting at her Middle street home to plan the World Day of Prayer event on February 20 at Winter street church at three o clock. Tea followed, table set with Valentine touches.

Mizpah Class Sees March Luncheon Plans At Home

Mizpah Class met at Mrs. Gilbert Young’s home to share devotions led by members. George Beneve headed the devotional period with the Lord’s Prayer. Luncheon plans were discussed. Next meeting set for February 17 with Mrs. Rose Lyn Carey on Cottage Street.

Gilbert Young George Be Roselyn Carey Cottage Street

Winter Street Ladies Aid Meets with Hostesses

The Ladies Aid of Winter Street Church gathered Friday at two with Mrs. Wallace Atwood and others as hostesses. The group voted to buy tablecloths and reminded members to join before February 27. Next Friday at two is a business session followed by World Day of Prayer at three. Mrs. Sylvester presented a reading and songs, wearing an old fashioned poke bonnet, as tea was served by Mrs. John Gillespie and Mrs. Munroe Carlton.

Ladies Aid Winter Street Church Wallace Atwood Try, Carlson Mace Carl Y. Kennedy John Sylvester Aid Winter Street

Canasta Club Reveals Secret Sisters This Evening

CANASTA CLUB members spent an evening unveiling secret sisters after a year of playful hints and laughter. They recalled holidays birthdays and illness favors as they drew new names for the year. Hostess served refreshments while Mrs Walter Smith and Mrs Carleton Reed carried the dark horses. Evangeline Bean of Center Street noted.

Walter Smith Carleton L. Reed Evangeline Bean Center Street

Grace Fellowship Young People Plan Fund Drive for Ill Rector

Grace church Young People's Fellowship held a meeting with games and refreshments to discuss helping Father J. Les ie Grant at Memorial hospital. They voted to send the remaining treasury funds to the treasurer Rodney E. Ross Jr for the fund with only a small emergency reserve. They hope others will add to the fund as the rector recovers with few worries. The Valentine Box Social scheduled for Sunday was canceled. Next fellowship meeting will be the evening of Feb.

Young People’s Fellowship of Grace Church J. Lesie Grant Memorial Hospital Rodney E. Ross, Jr Young People’s Fellowship Fellowup

North End Community Club Hosts Saturday Supper

The wives of the North End Community Club members were entertained Saturday evening with a supper party. Continued on page seven.

North End Community Club

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