Bath Society Notes and Local Visits Chronicle
Bath society notes fresh from the town include Mrs. Hatch hospital stay in Rochester while Roger Fenn and family return from Waterville after eye operations for Helen and Joan. Navy veteran Robert Wagner reports service on U S Gardner with Empire State voyage to Vera Cruz. Rev J Leslie Grant ill but improving after emergency surgery. Local guests attend Ice Follies in Boston. many residents visit relatives in Portland, Bangor, and Cambridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rev
J. Leslie Grant
Grace Episcopal Church
Memorial Hospital
Brown Family Plans California Trip After Visit to Army Son
Mr and Mrs Robert L Brown return to their home at 475 Washington Sunday for a plane trip to California where they will visit their son Brownell who is in the U S Army An announcement from the Pine Tree Council Scouts of America lists Jd i Fullerton of Bath among Maine boys bound for the National Jamboree to be held July 17 at the Ranch in Ornia Fullerton is a member of Troop 55 and the son of Mr and Mrs Cecil Ful 27 Huse Street Word has been received that Joseph O Purdue has returned to her home in Dee Mass and is recovering satisfactorily
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reennley
Middle West
Hatch
Rochester, N. Y
Lucy Bennett
Buckfield
D. LeRoy Lord
Upper
Washington Street
Bath
Emil Cyr
Bill
St. Petersburg
Fla
Mr. Cyr
Arthur Duplisse
Waterville
David L. Wilson
Wilson
Wassey
Federal Express
Washington, D. C
United States
Hotel Statler
Washington
New York City
Hotel A
Melrose
Mass
Mrs
Blair Wilson
John F. Freeto
Concord
Emerson Hospital
Prentice Lord Freeto
Ms. Freeto
Harriet Lord
John A. Lord
Pear Street
Robert L. Brown
California
Brownell
U. S. Army
Pine Tree Council
Scouts of America
Jdi Fullerton
Maine
E. Ranch
Ornia
Young Fullerton
Cecil Ful
Huse Street
Joseph O. Purdue
Bath visitors plan flood relief exhibit and opera events
The Bath crowd will attend opera in New York and local performances like Rake's Progress Cavalleria Rusticana Pagliacci. Aims to raise funds for Netherlands flood relief with an exhibit in Sweat Mug and High streets February 24 to March 1, tea served daily 4 and 5 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Siee
New York
Netherlands
Mrs Russell S Merchant Item Sparks Street Concern
Mrs Russell S Merchant and another resident are mentioned in a local notice highlighting a street area concern. The fragment hints at property or civic matters involving named individuals and a specific street. Further details are unreadable in the fragment.
Morse, Bonney family member among Hardings residents dead
Mr and Mrs Horace P Morse and Mr and Mrs Albert Bonney with James T Bonney were former Hardings residents whose death occurred Monday noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace P. Morse
Albert Bonney
James T. Bonney
Hardings
Bath civic clubs discuss projects and prizes at meeting
Suburb Civic club met Thursday afternoon with 14 members. Vice President Mrs. Elmer Morse led the session, voting to provide hot lunches for a student at Morse High School. March project to be a telephone bridge with contract auction and canasta. Mrs. Lloyd Rogers named chairman. Travels prize awarded to Mrs. John Williams. Whist prizes won by Mrs. Keith Atwood and Mrs. Robert P. Manson. Refreshments served by club members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert P. Manson
Lloyd Rogers
Wallace Hinckley
Walter Morse
Edwin Small
Frank Knight
Paul Graffam
Duncan Farrell
Keith Atwood
Myra Pennell
Kateon Camp Auxiliary Drapes Charter for Barker Memorial
The Kateon Camp Auxiliary held a Thursday meeting to drape the charter for late Charlotte B. Barker a charter member and former president. Chaplain Annie Oliver performed the drape and the hymn Be Old Rugged Cross was renewed as a gift from past president Mrs Lillian Adams. Vice President Beatrice Burns led due to the president's absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Edgar Kateon
Charlotte B. Barker
Annie Oliver
Lillian Adams
Beatrice Burns
Dorothy B. Wright
Miami Beach
Fla
Harriet Otis
Myrtle Wilson
Memorial Hospital
High Street
Bath Club Meeting Highlights Lincoln Washington Theme
Bath Business and Professional Women’s club met at Sedgwick 8day with red, white and blue decorations. Horst Albach, Bowdoin exchange student from Germany, spoke on his life and German economics, praising the Marshall Plan and noting East and West Germany separation and travel challenges. He enjoyed American customs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath Business & Professional Women's Club
Sedgwick
Lincoln
Washington
Marion Smith
Mary Conley
Rosanna McFadden
Bessie Brown
Rowena Marsh
Marie Colby
Horst Albach
Bowdoin College
Egen
Germany
Albach
United States
West Germany
Winter Street Aid supports Holland flood victim family
Ladies' Aid of Winter Street church met Friday at two with Mrs. Horace Ward presiding. They voted to aid a flood victim family in Holland, including a mother and three daughters. Clothing sizes are 40 for mother and 6, 4 and 2 for the girls. Donations of fabric also welcomed. Next Friday's meeting will pack items and include a Sea Coast Mission show by Mrs. Ruth Lepper Gardner of South. Members then attended World Day of Prayer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid
Winter Street
Horace Ward
Holland
Ruth Lepper Gardner
Southwill
Sea Coast Mission
Cost Accountants Sixth Technical Meeting Noted
The Southern Maine Chapter of the National Association of Cost Accountants held its sixth technical meeting. Attendees discussed cost analysis practices, budgeting methods, and standard costing updates relevant to regional businesses and financial professionals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Maine
National Association of Cost Ac
Bath pros attend accounting meeting at hotel
A Friday evening gathering after a fellowship hour and dinner at the hotel drew Bath attendees led by Sidney L. Eaton and William A. Niss. Clarence R. Eaton and Oscar R. Marsh, plus Daniel L. Lord Jr and guest William F. Mussenden, heard Chester Baughman of John Hancock discuss pension trends and answer questions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burn
Bath
Sidney L. Eaton
Memorial Hospital
William A. Niss
Bath Iron Works
Clarence R. Eaton
Oscar R. Marsh
Hyde Windlass Co
Daniel L. Lord, Jr
William F. Mussenden
Chester Baughman
John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Co
Boston
Woman's Fellowship meeting at central church parsonage
The Woman's Fellowship of Central church met Tuesday at the parsonage with Mrs. Laforest Hodgkins presiding. Eleanor Ferguson led a denomination Africa quiz and a dialogue titled Along The Pathway was presented by several members. Hostesses were Mrs. Page and Mrs. McRae. Next meeting March 19 may feature State President Mrs. Robert Lindquist. gifts again presented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Fellowship of Central Church
Laforest Hodgkins
Jason A. Merrill
Africa
Eleanor Ferguson
Christian Education
Hodgkins
Leonard Lord
Robert Gordon
John Harkins
Donald T. Page
Rudolph McRae
Robert Lindquist
Women's Fellowship
Horace Morse
Friendly Service
New Orleans
Good Will Club Plans Spring Activities and March Meeting
The Good Will club met at Sagadahoc Ferry with Mrs. Mary Hall and daughter Mrs. Pearl Reed. Mrs. Krown conducted for the first time. Plans for early spring activities were discussed after reports from secretary and treasurer. An invitation was extended for the next regular meeting with Mrs. Hall on March nuptial shower day for Eva Rice Pinkham, daughter of Mrs. Cora Rice. Mrs. Pinkham, R N, is night supervisor at Bath Memorial Hospital. Mr. Pinkham works at Bath Box Co. Present were Mrs. Florence Kershner, Mrs. Edith Rice, Mrs. Mae Getchell, Mrs. Gertrude Marston, Mrs. Kay Gainsley, Mrs. Susie Brown, Mrs. Willis, Mrs. Beulah Crocker, Mrs. Ethel Bailey, Mrs. Shirley Hemingway, Mrs. Maude Orr, Mrs. Pinkham, Mrs. Mary Hall and Mrs. Pearl Reed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Good Will Club
Mary Hall
Pearl Reed
Sagadahoc Ferry
Dent
Krown
Hall
Avn
J George Pinkham
Eva Rice
Cora Rice
Florence Kershner
Edith Rice
Mae Getchell
Gertrude Marston
Kay Gainsley
Susie Brown
Willis
Beulah Crocker
Ethel Bailey
Shirley Hemingway
Maude Orr
Pinkham
Ladies Finish Tacking Two Quilts
Work was completed as the ladies finished tacking two quilts. Local craft group completed the project with careful stitching and neat seams.
Banquet at Cosmopolitan Club March 11 dinner
The Cosmopolitan Club announces its annual banquet will be served at the club rooms on March 11 at 6 30 by the Cosmopolitan Garden Club. President Mrs Carville Douglas chairs the planning committee with Miss Alice Johnson. Tickets should be procured by March 7 and committees will be appointed at the February 24 Garden Club meeting. Members are reminded of the date change due to February 23 holiday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cosmopolitan Club
Cosmopolitan Garden Club
Carville Douglas
Alice Johnson
Middle Street
Garden Club
Past Matrons Club Elects Officers at Genesta Chapter Supper
The Past Matrons club of Genesta Chapter O E S held a supper at Sedgwick with a lobster nunenburg and baked ham menu. President Mrs Charles D Arcy welcomed junior past worthy matron Mrs John Gillespie. Officers for the next two years were Miss Catharine Leonard president Mrs Elwood Hathorne vice president Mrs David Rich secretary treasurer. Next meeting set for April 15. Canasta and contract followed with prizes to Mrs Albion Corliss Mrs Herbert Morse and Mrs Harry Deering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Genesta
Sedgwick
Charles D'Arcy
John Gillespie
Catharine Leonard
Elwood Hathorne
David Rich
Canasta
Albion Corliss
Herbert Morse
Harry Deering
Horace Ward
Fred Osgood
Charles Nelson
Thomas Aikenhead
Paul Bagdikian
Jason A. Merrill
Francis Bertrand
Far and Near Missionary Society Meeting Summary
The Far and Near Missionary Society of Corliss Street held a full day monthly meeting at Mrs. Chaney's home on Middle Street. White Cross sewing produced surgeons gowns, devotions were led by Mrs. Harold Allen, and the theme Equality Through Sharing guided reports and communications. Members planned another home meeting to finish the current work quota and will bring their lunches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missionary Society
Corliss Street
Wilfred W. Chaney
Middle Street
Allen
Mizpah Class Plans Feb Luncheon for Needy Child
Mizpah Class of First Baptist met at Cottage Street with 13 members. They set a luncheon for February 26, formed committees, voted to buy items for a Bath child, and closed with the Mizpah benediction. Next meeting is February 24 with Mrs. Ruth McKenzie at 83 Court Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Roselyn Carey
Cottage Street
Bath
Ruth McKenzie
Court Street
Winter Hike Marks Troop One Girl Scouts Progress
Girl Scouts of Troop One walked a winter hike near Whiskeay Creek after indoor meetings. They built a fire and toasted hot dogs and marshmallows. The Feb 25 meeting will feature a Court of Awards and Thinking Day celebration with a charity contribution to the Juliette Low World Friendship Fund and a box of supplies for German Youth Activities Centers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Girl Scouts
Juliette Low
IOOTA SIGMA Iota Sigma Meeting Minutes
IOOTA SIGMA Iota Sigma chapter met Monday last week at Mrs. Kenneth McDonald home with president Mrs. Barbara Brown presiding. Monthly reports were adopted and it was voted to hold a rummage sale with time and place to be announced. Mrs. Margaret Hanscom spoke on her trip to Miami Florida. A social hour followed with refreshments. Next meeting at Mrs. Hanscoms 7 Meadow Way.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iota Sigma Chapter
Kenneth McDonald
Barbara Brown
Margaret Hanscom
Miami
Fla
Meadow Way
Local School Event Honors Students with Prizes and Refreshments
An informal school gathering on a route through Thelimaguindy featured talk to the boys and prize distribution. Parents attended as Mira and Ly received prizes while others, including Poole Fuller Doak and Kenney, were noted. Poughnuts, coffee, and fruit punch were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mira. Ly
Re ' Man Poole
Ruth’ Fuller
Ea Doak
Genesta Chapter Meets For Business and Social Gathering
Genesta Chapter C E 8 met Friday evening for a business conference. A reminder of friendship will be observed at the meeting on the sixth with a special presentation by the Veneaters. A social hour followed with Washington cries and refreshments. Hostesses were Mrs Margaret Harkins Miss Mabel Lake Mrs Evaury and Mrs Nellie Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Genesta
C. E
Va Enaters
Washington
Margaret Harkins
Mabel Lake
Evaury
Nellie Smith
Club Forty-Two reviews treasurer report and plans improvements
Club Forty-Two held a weekly meeting at the clubroom with members present. The treasurer’s report and a report on the cards and Capone were discussed. Proceeds were approved for clubroom improvements. A new member, Mrs. Allen Thayer, was welcomed by president Mrs. William Greene. Reports covered committees including Tickets, Publicity, Pourers and Silver, and Hostesses among others. A Ways and Means project for March was assigned to Mrs. Bayer-Seeks with future events noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Club Forty-Two
Dept ‘Ly
Allen Thayer
William Greene
Paul Hart
Howard Farr
Edith Small
Leonard Smith
Everett Cooke
Leon Win
Nag
Orman Adams
Frederick Henderson
Harty
Allen
Elliot Hanson
George Sarkis
Francesberg
Kenneth
Jaquith
Gardiner Richardson
Charlene Rogers
David
Arthur Sturtevant
Tates
James Peley
Norman
Joseph Mullaney
John. Sturtevant
Lawrence Wyman
Bayer Flowers
Ropert Footes
Norman S
Ham*plett
James Daley
Miss Oona
John J Graydon Smith
Anson
Harry Allen
Norman Seekins
Teen-Age 4-H Bath Club Holds Meeting at Cathy Home
The Teen-Age 4-H club of Bath met Thursday at 10 80 a m at Mrs Granville Cathy's home. After a launch served by girls a discussion on fair exhibit requirements for senior foods project followed. The club voted to donate one dollar to the International Farm M nates Exchange, a program linking boys with foreign countries to be held this Summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Granville Cathy
Apsham
International Farm m Nates Exchange
First Baptist Ladies Sewing Circle Plans All Day Feb 25
The First Baptist church ladies circle met in the parlor with 15 members. They voted to hold an all day meeting on February 25 in the parlor, with members bringing picnic lunches and hot beverages served at noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Sewing Circle of
First Baptist Church
Ladies Parlor
Boy Scout Troop 99 Badge Night Near Centra Church
Parents and friends of Boy Scout Troop 99 at Centra Church enjoyed a badge presentation and party in the fish house. New Scout Master Bill Kennerson announced the role, Donald MacKenzie led a candle light ceremony, and Stewart McAllister presented tenderfoot badges. Parents pinned badges for Harry McCaffrey Malcolm Carey Kenneth Poole Dean Bertrand and Philip Robshaw. Illness prevented Donald and Bruce Fortier from presenting and they will receive their badges later. The second class badge was not completed in the provided text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hae
Boy Scouts
Centra Church
Fish House
Bill Kennerson
Donald MacKenzie
Stewart McAllister
Harry McCaffrey
Malcolm Carey
Kenneth Poole
Dean Bertrand
Philip Robshaw
Inner Wheel Meeting Opens at Brent Street Home
Mrs Lynn M Bussey led a meeting at 268 Brent Street with members present. A social hour with coffee preceded the business as Mrs Ear ate hosted. Elected officers included Mrs Kenneth Francisco as vice president and Mrs Charles T ul among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn M. Bussey
Ear
Brent Street
Kenneth Francisco
Vite I‘dent
Charles T. Ul
Local Society Brief on Officers and Meeting Plans
Secretary Mrs Wil L Skel n treasurer Mrs waward ww peyaeem Mrs Charles B Doyle Earl Wade directors for two years New officers begin at the start of the fiscal year in July A note of appreciation read from Miss Jean Brown Annual Junior Prize Speaking contest featured a program by Marylin Brown of New England Telephone Co with voice recordings The next meeting at the home of Mrs Ralph Warren Ostesses listed as James Case William Craft and Mrs Brenda Hill
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wil L, Skeln
Waward
Peyaeem
Charles B. Doyle
Earl “Wade
Jean Brown
Rilyn Brown
Engl Tel. & Tel. Co
Ralph Warren
James Cae
William Craft
Brenda Hill
Dromore Extension Meeting Teaches Tailorwork
Dromore Extension Group met at the Grange Hall for an all day session. Addie Seavey demonstrated better buttonholes and Annette Skofield showed resisting techniques. Lunch featured baked beans and desserts served by Lillian Henderson and others. Next meeting March 18 led by Evelyn Beal on food project. 20 members attended with guests Mrs Earl Harvey Macy Whitehead Peggy Rogers Jackie Henderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dromore Extension Group
Grange Hall
Addie Seavey
Resistor
Annette Skofield
Lillian Henderson
Pauline Hart
Eva Rogers
Lowell Temple Pythi Sisters Meeting Highlights Visit
The Lowell Temple Pythian Sisters discussed Thurlow Republican committeewoman's Washington visit and a forthcoming hall program honoring Wash and Lincoln birthdays. An auction will feature small items and a cake walk donated by Mrs Peg Camp with auctioneer Sarah Potter. Mrs Thurlow received a rising vote of thanks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell Temple
Pythi
Thurlow
Washington, D. C
Wash
Lincoln
Peg Camp
Sarah Potter
Winnegance Auxiliary Meeting At Mrs Mog Home
Winnegance Auxiliary met in the afternoon at Mrs John G Mog home. Two tables of contrare were played with Mrs John Bu winning low. Next Thursday the auxiliary meet will be with Walter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John G. Mog
John Bu
Walter
Corliss 8 Men’s Meeting Attended by Officers
A Corriss 8 Men’s meeting on Monday drew 25 officers including president WHollow and vice chair Jack Young of Naval Reserve. The gathering covered training and Navy-related matters, with emphasis on upcoming fest and organizational duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sion
Jack Young
Naval
Tary Lew
Raw
Navy
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Converse G. Fenn
Helen
Joan
Thayer
Robert E. Wagner
U. S. Navy
Morse
Pet Rew
U. S. Gardner
Treasure Island
San Francisco
Calif
Clifford B. Wilband
Carlton. Andrews
John Conley
Raymond A. Smith
LeRoy Lord, Sr
Upper Washington Street
Bennett
Atwood, Sr
Samuel Morse
He Fs
J. Perkins
Front Street
Augusta
House of Representatives
Herbert T. Caverly
Frank Wilson
Bernard Pratt
Cobb
Leslie Hall
Norwood
Harry Young
Rockland
Edward Neill
Green Street
Naval Hospital
Portsmouth
N. H
Clarence Atwood, Jr
Milton S. Kimball
William Mathes
Anne of
Portland
John C. Hart
Jackie
Charles Street
Bainbridge
James
U. S. Naval Training Center
Morse High
Ralph Th
Ralph, Jr
Naval Training Center
Carol Loeschner
Roy Loeschner
Edward Newell, Jr
Edward Newell
955
Nathan A. Cushman
John E. Oliver
William W. Oliver
North Street
Maine Maritime Academy
Empire State
Vera Cruz
Mexico
Coco Solo Naval Station
Morse High School
Arthur Rowe
Arlington, Mass
Mr. Rowe
Alfred Rowe
John H. Grindell
Andrew Butterfield
Pittsburgh
Albert Coombs
Robert P. Shaw, Jr
Dean Shaw
Dummer Street
Robert
Governor Dummer Academy
South Byfield
Union Street Court
Randall G. Nichols
Randall V
Nichols
Victor H. Nicholes
Cambridge
England
P. Nichols
Lincoln Street
U. S. Department of Labor
Joan Shaw
Boston University
Roscoe H. Shaw
Pamela Francis
Sherwood Francis
Days Ferry
Reene
Richards
Albert Richards
Jennie Brennan
Vivian Boardman
Meadowway
Whitman Mitchell
Dover, N. H
Milan Street
Roy Bradford
Upper High Street
David Sprague
John Shaw
Oak Street
Sprague
Shaw
Bernice ‘Carr
Newton
Page Wyman
Mechanic Street
James O. Smith
Bowdoin Colle
Joseph I. Smith
Mead Rho Upsilon Fraternity
Edgar W. Oliver
Clinton H. Turner
Deering Street
Maine Eye and Ear Infirmary
Brunswick
Noreen Davenport
Bangor
Warren Rogers
Office Drive
Central Maine General Hospital
Lewiston
Mary Jane
Rogers
Frances Callan
James P. Callan
Clair Davis
Saugus
Dwight F. Packard
Beacon Street
David H. Sprague
Arena
Fred E. Merchant
The
Fred Boudia
Arnot’ Stantish
Fred Merchant
Donna Hopkins
Ellsworth
Mrs. Lewis , King
Ellsworth High School
E. Etheridge
Ross
Sadie Garcelon
Arthur Sewall Stone
Miss Kimball
Winchester
Sewall
Lewis H. Hyde
Nealie Lyons
General Hospital
Port
James McLaughlin
Russell S. Merchant
Street
Bath Societies
Kateon Camp
Winter Street Aid
Cost Accountants
Woman’s Fellowship
Past Matrons Club
Far
Ioota Sigma
Club Forty
First Baptist Ladies
BOY Scout Trooy
Lowell Tempe
Corliss
W. Hyde
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