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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1952
Page
5
Social items from Bath cover club events at 33 High Street, illness and recoveries at Memorial hospital, naval and wartime assignments, travel and visits by residents and relatives, marriages and moving notices, and community updates including students, alumni, and local guests.
Julius Grossman of Congress Sports Co. Bath is on a sea trip to see his son aboard a Grace Line vessel. He sends greetings to Bath friends and wishes them well during his vacation.
A report notes Maina of Garden attended a city monthly meeting and the St Andrews Society gathering, detailing his presence at the events and their local context.
Mr and Mrs Burt S Osgood and their daughter Nancy Ellen traveled today from Washington Street to attend the Ice Follies performance.
Mr and Mrs Max Kutz of 5 Cobb road are in New York for a cran business and pleasure trip. They are guests at the Sheraton Plaza hotel and will pass a week in the city.
Miss Audrey Peterson of Gorham State Teachers College returns home for vacation with parents Mr. and Mrs. Meelay Peterson of East Brunswick. Mrs. Ralph Mank of Spring Street suffers an illness and is bedridden. Mr. and Mrs. Jack McCall and Anita Deering spend the weekend in Boston for the Ice Follies, returning before the storm worsens and noting many cars in ditches on the turnpike. Westley in Bath shops and visits friends nearby.
A teddy bear was discovered at a residence on Line Street near Kimball. Neighbors reported the item unattended and authorities noted no immediate danger. No owners were identified, and the finder turned the discovery over to local police for safekeeping.
Pfc David Brownell arrives at Fort Devens after seven months of duty in Korea and the Far East. Cpl Nelson A McCourt and Cpl Mary L Hatch, Bath natives, arrive in Seattle on Navy transport from the Far East. George E Phillips, U S S St Paul commissaryman, serves with United Nations Naval forces off Korea. U S S Salem crew member Ralph M Merry Jr a fire controlman serves on a Mediterranean patrol with the Sixth Fleet based on the French Riviera.
Central church Ladies' Aid sponsored a well attended Silver Tea with a hurricane centerpiece and violet decorations. Mrs. Maude Longley chaired the dining room. servers included Mrs. Edward McMann and several others. Next week features a rummage sale managed by Lyda Howard Ada Wallace and Marguerite Cutting.
Ladies Aid of Winter Street Church met Friday at two with about 40 attendees. Rev. Richard J. Schaper led prayers as final plans for Saturday morning’s cooked food sale at Rogers Hardware were made. A chicken supper is slated for mid March with committees to be appointed.
A Bathman pleaded guilty before Judge Gardiner Thene on Wednesday and was ordered to pay a five dollar fine or five dollars and sixty cents in costs of court.
George M Carlton Jr 27 a Bath attorney announces his bid for the Republican nomination for Sagadahoc County Attorney at the June primaries. A 1951 Boston University Law graduate admitted to the Maine Bar he opened an Bath office and is active in local church and civic groups.
A party returning to Bath from an event was involved in a serious auto collision. Passengers listed include Rogers, Peterson, and numerous Bath residents. The group relied on Red Cross blankets for warmth and expected a normal recovery, with some fatigued but all accounted for. The Turnpike remained impassable at that time.
The White Ribboners of the Women's Christian Temperance Union gathered Tuesday at Mrs Theresa Hill's Middle Street home. After the business session readings and songs commemorated Lincoln's birthday and Founder's Day with a brief history of Miss Frances Willard, founder of the WCTU, read aloud, followed by refreshments.
Miss Katherine Powers and Miss Eleanor Wilson returned to Bath from Portsmouth New Hampshire where they spent the weekend with friends. The four ladies had attended the allies in Boston and were forced to remain in Portsmouth because of the storm.
Edward W. Vaughan recounts Bath 1894 iron works fire amid deep snow. He notes alarm times, water shortages from Thompson's Brook supply, and the city’s three steam fire engines on standby. Details include personnel, equipment positions, and improvised tactics to fight the blaze.
A historical dairy quality note records tests on pasteurization and safety measures from Hoods and Sons Oakhurst Dairy and others. Results show varying counts and phos and coli readings with several samples marked Satis or neg, including several 3,000 to 7,000 unit tests and negative coli results.
Mrs Nore haered time waitress Arrowsie home until noon. With Ralph and Grant Jewett they shoveled a foot path from home on the Point road to the main highway in mow. Trihes Mrs Lawson said it was no more than a quarter of a mile shovel, but they made it OK.
Free Will Workers of Corliss Street church held a regular meeting at a home. They voted chairs for the small class and set a February 20 gathering at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Coombs on High street. A grab bag program followed with quizzes on Valentine day. First prize went to Miss Sadie Coombs for Block's cookies. booby prize went to Mrs. Louise and Mrs. Alice Bridges.
The Phi Kappa Delta Club announces a Saturday gathering with Mrs. Ismiel Footer and Mrs. John Greve among organizers. Mrs. Donald Sylvester and Mrs. James Appointed to assist in the kitchen, with several ladies slated to oversee refreshments and entertainment.
The Teen Age Circle held its first meeting in Rate and elected officers including vice president Ann Hen, secretary Ho e Holbes, treasurer Ja Porter, and Uf a Witham.
Miss Norma Jean Nickerson daughter of Mr and Mrs Nickerson appears at the central ceremony in the Raduale event noting her role as center. The fragment reflects a school or community pageant with attendees and a formal presentation.
Probate court records show wills filed and administrations appointed for residents of Bath Richmond and Wageningen. Administrators and executors named include Gwendolyn Doug lass Harold ward and Howard S Reynolds with inventories and accounts presented by trustees and guardians. Deposition witnesses and a license to sell real estate are also noted with specific estates and guardians listed.
Rev. Howard F. Cramer fell ill Friday and could not lead Sunday worship. James Steen recorded the sermon at Cramer's bedside Saturday evening while Mrs. Cramer filled in during the absence. Clifton W. Tedford assisted with the service.
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