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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1950

Page

7

Sacred Heart Circle Holds 18th Annual Banquet in Sedgwick

Daughters of Isabella Sacred Heart circle celebrated its 18th annual banquet in Sedgwick last Tuesday evening with Most Reverend Daniel J. Feeney delivering remarks on the Catholic church’s principles as integral to American civic ideals. The event featured decorated head table, readings by Portland area vocalists, and entertainment.

Sacred Heart Circle Daughters of Isabella Sedgwick Daniel J. Feeney Portland

Dale Whittaker Promoted to Corporal at Tyndall AFB

Dale B. Whittaker, son of Mrs Grace Gates of Arrowsic Maine, has been promoted to corporal at Tyndall Air Force Base Panama City Fla The promotion was announced by base authorities Whittaker joined the Air Force in November 1948 in Portland Maine He arrived at Tyndall in October 1949 with the 3502nd Training Squadron Instrument from Barksdale AFB Louisiana He attended the Armed Forces Automotive School at Fort Francis E Warren Wyoming Also noted is the return of Mr and Mrs David Freestone of Schenectady New York from a weekend visit with Mrs Freestone's mother Mrs Carolyn Carpenter of 696 High Street

Panama City Tyndall Armed Forces Automotive School Fort Francis E. Warren Wyo

Founder's Day Observances at Dike and Washington Street

Dike and Washington Street Primary P T A met at Dike school for a Founder's Day program. Past presidents attended and a pageant titled P T A Corner Stones highlighted the evening with a minstrel show planned for Morse High School Friday March 3. Tickets available at Sears and First National stores and by contacting Mrs Arthur Eseley.

Dike Washington Street P.T.A Scott Golder Bertha Dunbar Merton Deering Arthur Eseley Francis Bertrand Frank Ozella Morse High School Sears First National Ruth Sprague Mary MacDonald Ruth Mullaney Rosalie Fogg Gladys Lowell Dike School P.T.A. Corner Spirit of Founders Leon Beal Spirit of Roy Loeschner Joseph Marchetti Stella Mank Evelyn Crocker Washington Street Primary School

Virginian Visiting Friends in This City

Harry Stone of Virginia visits Bath and Waterville renewing 23 year old acquaintances. He came to attend his uncle’s funeral but bad weather rerouted him to Bangor delaying the service. A UVA graduate and hydraulic engineer, Stone recalls snow and a skiing contest in Rumford where he once won a diamond wrist watch as Maine’s contestant. He also has relatives in Bath not seen for 23 years.

Harry Stone Virginia Bath Waterville Mr. Stone Bangor Stone University of Virginia Rumford Switzerland Soone Maine Pine Tree

Wayne Haley Hosts Sixth Birthday Party At Home

Wayne Haley Jr. entertained a group of friends and classmates Wednesday at his Upper Washington Street home for his sixth birthday. Games were played and cake with ice cream and candy served. Guests included Clarence and William Atwood Nancy Prest Linda Reynolds Paul James Michael Hogan Gail and Gregory Haley and Mrs Clarence Atwood Mrs Advah Reynolds and Mrs Joseph Hogan.

Wayne Haley Hubert Haley Upper Washington Street Clarence William Atwood Nancy Prest Linda Reynolds Paul James Michael Hogan Gail Gregory Haley Clarence Atwood Advah Reynolds Joseph Hogan

Brunswick women attend Ice Follies at Boston Garden

Mrs. Hilda Prest and Miss Lud garde Rheaume with Miss Hed widge Rheaume from Bath join Misses Doris Bolduc Simone Levesque and Yvette Paradis of Brunswick at the Ice Follies show in Boston Garden on Sunday.

Hilda Prest Ludgarde Rheaume Hedwidge Rheaume Bath Doris Bolduc Simone Levesque Yvette Paradis Brunswick Boston Garden

Keichline-Pinson Wedding in Florida on Valentine’s Day

Cards from Lake Worth Florida announce the marriage of Aphia Libe y Plant Pinson to Charles Calvin Keichline on February 14 at Lake Worth Presbyterian Church. The bride wore pale blue chiffon with a matching hat and carried sweet heart roses. The couple were attended by groom’s cousins Albert and Mrs Goss of Lake Worth. Wedding photos were taken by Edwin Pinson III, grandson of the bride, in Hollywood Beach. Mrs Keichline was formerly a Bath resident with many local friends. Mr Keichline is a retired Lake Worth postmaster who volunteers in landscaping around his home. The couple will live at his Lake Worth home on the federal highway.

Lake Worth Fla Aphia Libbey Plant Pinson Charles Calvin Keichline City Lake Worth Presbyterian Church Albert Goss Edwin Pinson, III Hollywood Beach Keichline Bath

Birthday Party for Mrs. Louise Castner at K of C Hall

Friends and relatives celebrated Mrs. Louise Castner's birthday at the K of C hall on February 2. An amateur program was recorded and replayed for entertainment, followed by games and gifts for the guest of honor. Attendees included multiple local couples and families from Brunswick and surrounding areas.

Louise Castner K. of C. Hall

Miss Lorna Kramer Honored at Dinner

Miss Lorna Fay Kramer daughter of Mr and Mrs Abraham L Kramer was honored at a Thursday dinner at the Hotel Eagle hosted by workers at the State Department of Health and Welfare local office. She will finish duties this week as a child welfare worker and soon marry Alvin Halpern of Ashland Massachusetts. Attending were Mrs Vivian Sullivan Miss Lois Nickerson Mr and Mrs Merle James and numerous relatives and colleagues.

Lorna Fay Kramer Hotel Eagle State Department of Health and Welfare Abraham L. Kramer Court Street Alvin Halpern Ashland Mass Vivian Sullivan Lois Nickerson Abraham Kramer Myrtle Fiske Beverly Packard Marilyn Carver Lorna Brown Merle James Gladys Johnston Carlene Suslavich Eleanor Cornish Jean Rogers Pauline Nute Elizabeth Wilson Elsie Anderson

Talk on Alaska at Morse Assembly

Lt Col Joseph Acton recently retired Salvation Army leader spoke at Morse High last week about Alaska as a U S possession. He described Alaskan clothing from cedar bark and various customs. After his talk Morse awarded All-Coast honors to 1949 football team members Jimmy Smith Ray Bechard and Don Wilson as coach William Johnson announced.

Joseph Acton Salvation Army Morse High Assembly Acton Alaska United States Ray Bechard Don Wilson William R. Johnson Portland

Bridal Shower for Dolores Marshall Planned in Washington Street

Miss Dolores Marshall of 5 Marshall Street was guest of honor at a bridal shower hosted by Mrs. Eleanor Presley on Washington Street. The event, attended by friends including Miss Betty Jane Willis and others, celebrated her engagement to Harvey Chaples with gifts and well wishes.

Dolores Marshall Marshall Street Eleanor Presley Washington Street Presley Evelyn Gagner Mary Treamer Miss Marshall Harvey Chaples Betty Jane Willis Barbara Burden Bette Dingley Phyllis Gagner Mary Lewis Barbara Esmond Betty Berry

M Kenzie Dennison Wedding At Home Of Bride Parents

Miss Judith Dennison became the bride of James MacKenzie in a quiet home ceremony Feb 18 at the bride’s parents 49 Green Street. Attendants were Mrs John T Conley and Richard W Dennison. The couple plan a home in Lafayette Ind where MacKenzie will head a medical photography department.

Judith Dennison William W. Dennison Green Street James MacKenzie Detroit Mich Joseph O. Purdue John T. Conley Richard Ontario George Patton Third Army Cavalry Lafayette Ind MacKenzie St. Elizabeth’s Hospital

Navy Strength and Patriotism Urged by Admiral Hughes

The Independent publishes a note from Admiral Charles F. Hughes ship of the Navy club urging strong naval power as protection in an atomic age. The piece warns of enemies inside and outside seeking to scuttle the Navy and cites past incidents like the Maine sinking and Pearl Harbor as examples.

the Independent Charles F. Hughes Navy Club Maine Havana Pearl Harbor Harry C. Stone

Huse P T A Hosts Card Party at Huse Memorial

Members of the Huse P T A hosted a successful card party at the Huse Memorial auditorium on Monday night. Canasta contract auction and whist were played with high scorers winning prizes such as Congress cards and wool scarves. A basket of groceries donated by local grocers was awarded to two attendees.

Huse P. T. A Huse Memorial Auditorium Carl Swanton Congress Leonard Wetherbee Carl Langbehn John E. Pomeroy Canasta Elva Edwards Herbert Morse Leon Beal Edgar Leavitt McElman Beatrice Thibeault Elizabeth Hartleb

Stork Shower For Mrs Fred Serrot In Russell Street Home

Mrs Fred Serrot formerly Miss Betty Jones was guest of honor at a stork shower hosted by Mrs Edward Jones at her mother in law Mrs J Frank Jones residence on Russell Street. Attending were Mrs Milton Footer Mrs Frank Hinds Miss Jane Jones Mrs Robert Footer Mrs George Ingraham Mrs Charles Talbot Mrs Glenda Scrivener Mrs Graydon Smith Mrs Dwight Packard Mrs Or ville Mank Mrs Bernard Pratt Jr Mrs William Greene Mrs Harry Fullerton and Mrs Frank Kenyon.

Fred Serrot Betty Jones Edward Jones

Mrs Rose Wilson Honored With Surprise Shower

Mrs Rose Wilson was guest of honor at a surprise stork shower hosted by sister Miss Teresa Gallant at 16 Floral Street Monday evening. After gifts were opened, refreshments were served buffet style and guests mingled. Attending were Mrs Catherine Wonsor Mrs Muriel Mehlhorn Mrs Arlene Lemoine Miss Marion Bourgoin Mrs Phyllis Gallant Mrs Mary Ames Mrs Mary Rose Gallant Miss Edna Oliver Miss Alice Avery Miss Helen Avery Miss Rita Mulcahy Mrs Arthur Avery Mrs Ardella Lenfest Miss Lois Hodgdon Miss Marilyn Oliver Miss Roberta Lait and Mrs Marguerite Gallant.

Rose Wilson Teresa Gallant Floral Street Mrs. Wilson Catherine Wonsor Muriel Mehlhorn Arlene Lemoine Marion Bourgoin Phyllis Gallant Mary Ames Mary Rose Gallant Edna Oliver Alice Avery Helen Avery Rita Mulcahy Arthur Avery Ardella Lenfest Lois Hodgdon Marilyn Oliver Roberta Lait Marguerite Gallant

Bird Lecture Saguaroland by Karl Maslowski

Public invited to Achorn Bird Lecture Saguaroland by Karl Maslowski a renowned American nature photographer. Films showcase Arizona mountains desert wildlife and the giant Saguaro cactus. Event at Memorial Hall Bowdoin College on Saturday March 4 at 8 15 p m.

Karl Maslowski America Arizona Memorial Hall Bowdoin College

Sunshine Society meeting and community notices from Lisbon Falls

Seventeen or more people gathered Thursday at Mrs Karl Hatch home for the Sunshine Society meeting with reports on last months work. A box of gifts was sent to Bertha Jenkins who has been ill. Donations included a generous gift from Miss Hardie of Bowdeinham and Mount Vernon NY to aid the society. The March meeting will be at Mrs Anna Palmers home.

The Sunshine Society Karl Hatch Bertha Jenkins Hardie Bowdeinham Mount Vernon N. Y Anna Palmer Wendall Heenie William H. Gould Bath Myron Heenie Baptist Church Lisbon Falls Ellen Chase Raylene Peabody Jean Jeanette Hilton Carrie Hall Richmond Enterprise Grange Beulah Rebekah Lodge Methodist Church Linwood Hackett Linda Steven Bangor Hackett Ora Titcomb Malcolm Hatch Marion Morse Grange Aid Grange Hall Frank Niles Pamela Sue Gardiner General Hospital Alfred Maxwell Park Point Winfred Dodge Boston James Allen Morang Burton Tome Fisher Road Georgie Pratt Earle Browne Fairfield Ransom Kelly

Rotary Broadcast Marks Rotary’s 45th Anniversary World Program

A special World Assignment broadcast from 5 30 p m to 5 p m EST across the UK and beyond honors Rotary’s 45th anniversary. It features Dr Ben Cherrington Rotary Foundation Fellows and four fellows from Australia Denmark Brazil and St Louis. The program includes a Danish underground war veteran tale and a roundtable with Dr Cherrington moderating narrated by Clifton Utley.

Eastern Standard Anthe U. S. National Broadcasting Company Rotary United Nations Rotary Foundation Ben Cherrington University of Denver Australia Northwestern University Chicago Denmark University of Wisconsin Brazil University of Illinois St. Louis Switzerland Dr. Cherrington Clifton Utley

Laymen Take Over Pulpits For Layman's Sunday In Maine

Maine Methodist churches observe Layman's Day with pastors stepping aside. Laymen deliver sermons and lead services across about 273 churches under supervision of Lowell E. Bailey. Theme is A Laymen's Faith with materials prepared by Dr. Frank D. Slutz for 22,000 pastoral charges.

Maine Frank D. Slutz Dayton Ohio

Bus transportation for Morse Rockland playoff game planned

A chartered bus will be available to convey high school pupils to the Morse Rockland playoff game Thursday night at the Exposition building in Portland. Reservations may be made by calling Miss Nancy Stover at 1286-M.

Morse-Rockland Exposition Building Portland Nancy Stover

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Senter’s, Inc Paul Hart Bishop Feeney Adeline McPhee Margaret Flaherty Archie Gillis Damariscotta T. C. Maney John E. Bellefontaine Edward J. Ward Carl Kronstrand Helen Moses Charles Benoit Sagadahoe Knights of Columbus Benoit Camilla Costain Grace Cunningham Phyllis Blanchard Doris White Grace Costan Rousin Cliff Leeman John Grindell Nora McLaughlin Ethel Lee Catharine Burgess Esther Moses Lena Fortier Effie Milliken Geraldine Keegan Celestine Marquis Vivian Hart UPS ON Land Savings24 Loan Association Dale Whittaker David Freestone Schenectady, N. Y Keichline—Pinson Florida Lorna Kramer Morse Bark Sea King Bowdoinham Sea King John Rideout George Theobald Benjamin Adams George T. Getchell Tacoma Wash Gillespie M’kenzie-Dennison Bride Rev Bath’s Stork Bird Samson and Sunbeam Electric Irons Hardware North St Bath, Maine Mary Sweatt Marion Morang Arthur Turner June Bean Ruby Turner Freeport Robert Turner George Brown Leroy Edgecomb Topsham Eva Messer Erla Zachau Phillip Rideout Linwood Rideout Martin Mitchell Brunswick High School Ralph Allen Priscilla Sherman Forrest Fides Jeanette Burrill Richard Bello Maxwell Ward Donna Denham Clinton Mr. Ward Georgie Helen Denham Nimard Fifield Heath Jane Massachusetts Lash Larue Fuzzy ST. John Waikron Berle Arson, Inc Robert Lowery Anne Gwynne Methodist Layman’s Sunday Opera House Dan Dailey Willie Barbara Stanwyck van Heflin Ava Gardner James Mason East Side West Side Ida Lupino Howard Duff Need. Co Mary Wallace
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