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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1952
Page
7
Bishop Hartman, noted church leader, will headline Holy Week services starting Palm Sunday with confirmations and membership rites. He was consecrated bishop at the Jurisdictional Conference in 1940.
Genesta Chapter held a Friday meeting led by Past Matron and others at 6 o clock. The next regular session is scheduled for March 7. An entertainment followed the meeting with a Valentine themed center piece and refreshments including creamed crab pickles and coffee.
Mrs Edwin Small of 38 Tower Circle was surprised with a stork shower Wednesday at Mrs Paul Berry's 36 Park Street. Guests presented gifts arranged in a large pink crepe bootie with blue trim. Games and refreshments followed with many attendees including Mrs Seekins and Mrs Harold Carter among others.
Mr and Mrs Frederick S Kenerson of Newport Vermont announce the engagement of their daughter Janet Lois to Richard R Andrews son of Mr and Mrs Edwin R Andrews of 981 High Street A June wedding is planned Janet is a junior college graduate and a member of Signa Nu Fraternity He is with General Electric Company Lynn Massachusetts
W S Newell and John R Newell of 1082 Washington street left Tuesday on a business trip to Washington D C.
Detailed rosters show town captains and ward leaders for the cancer drive with names for Bath West Bath Bowdoin West Point Winnegance and other communities. Ward captains in Bath include Ward 1 through Ward 7 with co captains. West Bath and Richmond have designated leaders and committees for education service and special gifts.
A Monday service at the Old Ladies Home featured readings from the Bible and hymns by a quartet directed by Lloyd Hooker. Cornet solos by Floyd Carter and violin and cornet duets by Floyd Carter and Hayden Conant were performed for grateful residents who look forward to another visit by the Men's Bible class.
Mrs. Lila Belanger of 50 Elm Street announces the engagement of her daughter June Gay Belanger to Merrill Edwin Oliver, son of Mrs. Althea Wallace of 97 Brown Street Bath. June graduates Morse High and works for New England Tel Co. Oliver attended Morse High and is employed at Bath Iron Works. No wedding date set.
Mr and Mrs Roland McIntosh of 99 North Street returning from a wedding in Waltham Massachusetts say their car was the last to cross the Maine Turnpike before a shutdown. They followed a large trailer truck forced to pass a stalled snow plow at about 15 miles per hour. They left Waltham at 345 PM Sunday and reached Portland at 930 PM the same night and were delayed until Tuesday morning.
Master Thomas Bertocci celebrated his seventh birthday Saturday at home on High street with a party for a few friends. They played games, watched movies, and enjoyed refreshments afterward.
The February meeting of the Children of the American Revolution was held after school with illness delaying officer installation. A program featured Lincoln and Washington reels, a Valentine exchange, and a talk by Laura Carpenter past state and national president. Miss Carpenter, a noted reader and actress, attended as guest with members planning the March meeting at 36 Rose Street.
South Street school children enjoyed Valentine parties in their rooms on Thursday with exchanged cards and teacher and parent supplied refreshments. Mrs. Wings junior primary hosted a parents visiting day and party, with a strong turnout. The third grade crowned a Valentine king and queen, Harry Turner and Margaret Knox, with attendants.
The Huse P T A gathered at Huse Memorial school Thursday evening for Founders Day events. A pageant titled Our Child Welfare Rainbow featured narrators and participants, followed by arithmetic teaching discussions and a Valentine themed tea. An upcoming scrap drive was planned for the week of March with executive and regular meetings scheduled at the school.
Mrs. Harry Warner Jr. was guest of honor at a stork shower hosted by her mother Mrs. Lila Belanger. Gifts in a pink and blue bassinet were given, with games and refreshments served by Mrs. Hazel Reno. Numerous local relatives attended the gathering last week.
Chatter Bot club members hosted a stork shower for Mrs. Raymond Scott at Mrs. Sherman Mitchells home on Dummer street. Gifts were opened after ging beano and the room featured blue and white decor. Attendees included Mrs. Nellie Hynes and several others. gifts came from Eleanor Marchent Wallace Jones and Eva Clucher. Little Island Marsh Island in Boothbay Harbor was sold by Frank L. Sample Jr. and Lawrence H. Reybine to Mr. and Mrs. Richard Dale McMullan of Norwell Mass for summer residence. Mac Mullan, Gibbs School business manager, was named in connection with the sale.
Ronald Atwood of Portsmouth New Hampshire stayed overnight with his parents Mr and Mrs John Atwood on Winship Street.
The Bath Teachers' Club held a Wednesday party at Memorial School with forty tables to raise funds for a Morse High School senior scholarship entering the teaching profession. Prize winners include Evelyn McDougal Doris Lutz Gladys Page and others across canasta pinochle contract and sixty-three games with multiple winners.
A Valentine dance sponsored by Rainbow Assembly and DeMolay at the Masonic Temple drew a large turnout for a first joint social function. The hall featured red and white decorations, with fans of Valentine motifs. Winners of the elimination and spot dances were Diane Longley with Carl Pinson and Sue Haggerty with Edson Whitehurst.
Mrs. Stanley Rose of West Bath was the guest of honor at a surprise stork shower hosted by Mrs. Rexford Stover with co hostess Mrs. Elmer Trask on Front Street. Guests included Mrs. William Hogan and others as well as the couple Mrs. Fred Rose of West Bath.
Mr and Mrs Norris D Southard and family of Hartford Conn remain guests at the home of his parents Mr and Mrs George Southard on North street The Southards plan to return to Hartford when roads are clear.
Cast of characters includes Nor ma Benner Jane Lorraine Ge row Lincoln Jonn Wright and John Dudley. The Raymond card party for the auxiliary had five tables with Nancy MacDonald in charge. Game night at Bowdeinham Baptist Church hosted by Rev Champlain and his wife invites all youth for games and fun.
Personal items recount a Boston trip that was halted by bad roads causing a stay in Portland and a late return home. Friends and families attend social visits, car trips to Clinton, and a visit by Mrs. Bishop of Stockton Springs. County Young Republicans meet at Merrymeeting Grange Hall with a talk on government spending. Sunshine Society gathers Feb 27 at Mrs. Charles Hackett’s home amid storm postponement. Additional notices mention moves to Westbrook and Lisbon, church class Bible verse on Feb 17, and local residents traveling or visiting Bath and Toronto for vacations.
Charles Marr of Hodgkins foundry Gardiner hopes to return to work after spending the weekend at his home 1379 Washington Street.
Drake Jr. presided as the year end committee meeting announced honorary members including Mrs John W., Mrs Pye, Harold J Rubin, Rev Ric a, Mrs Mont, Mrs J Hur Bur, Mrs Edward Cummings, Cecil Paine, Mrs Raymond S and Allan Spear. Reports from Sidney Eaton Hospital Seth Mullin Junior Nature Melvin Henderson Home N ing and Clinton McF Fund presented. Attendees included David Dickson Mrs Millrot Mrs Warren Hawley Mrs John Parker and Mrs W mer Voorhees.
Elmhurst Playschool held its annual Valentine party with games, dances, songs and a candy hunt. Prizes were awarded to Donna Burkhardt Priscilla Taggart and Stephen Brewer. children made a Valentine box and exchanged cards. Refreshments included sandwiches fruit juice and candy cups.
Mr and Mrs Edward Bu field of 1033 High Street entertained at their home with a canasta party. Refreshments were served at the end of the evening.
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