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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jan 05, 1950

Page

5

Christmas Socials and Local Notices Across Bath Area

Society notes list F L Mathers Jr and many local members at a Sedgwick party hosted by the traffic department. Illness keeps Nellie Card and Edward Cummings Jr at home. Family gatherings, marriages, and visits unfold around Brunswick, Bath, and surrounding towns with multiple households hosting Christmas events and hosting relatives from New York to Portsmouth.

Edward Cummings, Jr Washington Street

Christmas Guests in Brunswick

Mr and Mrs Lawrence Couture and son Lawrence Jr of Union Street were Christmas guests of Mr and Mrs Alfred Atkins Sr in Brunswick.

Lawrence Couture Lawrence, Jr Union Street Alfred Atkins Brunswick

Soldier and mother return to Fort Bragg after visit

Pvt. Rico Surilla of the United States Army with his mother Mrs. Doris Le returned to Fort Bragg North Carolina Tuesday where he serves as a member of the Medical Corps.

Pvt Rico Surilla Dorisle Fort Bragg Medical Corps

Bath seniors stage Mother Was A Freshman at Morse High

Miss Patricia Barrows hosted the Morse High School senior class play Mother Was A Freshman. Guests from Bath included Leona Tibbetts Doris Alexander Harold Howe Edwin Pert Claire Hartsgrove Paul Bagdikian Beverly Miller Shirley Waterman Eugene Reynolds Lasco Huse Henry Powers Frank Smith Robert Grainger Joe Boucher Mr and Mrs David Wetherill Mrs Ruth Wilson Nathan W Watson.

Patricia Barrows Topsham Morse High School Leona Tibbetts Doris Alexander Harold Howe Edwin Pert Claire Hartsgrove Paul Bagdikian Beverly Miller Shirley Waterman Eugene Reynolds Lasco Huse Henry Powers Frank Smith Robert Grainger Joe Boucher David Wetherill Ruth Wilson Nathan W. Watson Bath

Norfolk Naval Officer Visited Local Friends

Charles I. Drummond of Norfolk Virginia, a U S Navy officer, was a recent guest of friends in the city.

Charles I. Drummond U.S. N Norfolk, Va

Brockton Families Visit Towns for Holiday Weekend

Mr and Mrs George Fallstich and Mrs Anna Tewksbury of Brockton arrive to spend the holiday weekend with Mr and Mrs Gordon Holbrook. Mr and Mrs Fred Perry of 31 Willow Street return from Wyandotte Michigan and Toledo Ohio and will winter at their Bath home.

George Fallstich Anna Tewksbury Brockton, Mass Fred Perry Willow Street Wyandotte, Mich Toledo Ohio Bath

Millikens Welcome New Daughter at Ada Milliken Home

Charles Milliken USN and wife Mary Tourtillotte have arrived with their two month old daughter Margaret Pauline at Mrs. Ada Milliken’s residence 13312 Oak Street from Norfolk Virginia. Mrs. Tourtillotte is the daughter of Mrs. Ethel Tourtillotte of Center Street.

Charles Milliken Usn Milliken Margaret Pauline Ada Milliken Oak Street Norfolk, Va

Mr and Mrs Clark of Wiscasset Hospitalized

Mr William Clark and Mrs Gladys Clark of Wiscasset are patients at Memorial hospital. Mrs Clark has a broken hip and Mr Clark suffers heart trouble.

William Clark Wiscasset Memorial Hospital

Beverly Curran visits Worcester relatives amid family illness

Miss Beverly Curran of Worcester Mass arrived Friday night at her parents home on Old Brunswick road to stay indefinitely due to the illness of her great grandmother Mrs Nellie Card. Mr and Mrs Elmer Allard of Mechanic Falls visited Mrs Ethel McElroy at Robinson on Thursday.

Nellie Card Old Brunstons Road Beverly Curran Worcester Mass Ambrose F. Curran Old Brunswick Road Elmer Allard Mechanic Falls Allard Ethel McElroy Robinson Street

Bath Veteran Victor Leask Returns Home

Victor Leask, long time patient at Togus Veterans Hospital, has returned to his new home at Cedar Grove. A former Bath resident, he came back this Fall from California.

Victor Leask Togus Veterans Hospital Cedar Grove Mr. Leask Bath California

Long arrives in Las Piedras from New York

Joseph A. Long of 19 Bedford street arrives at Las Piedras Venezuela. He is employed with Foster Wheeler Corporation of New York as an X ray technician.

Joseph A. Long Bedford Street Las Piedras Venezuela Mr. Long Foster Wheeler Corporation of New York

Christmas breakfast and dinner guests noted in local family gathering

Mr and Mrs Frank J Lehane and Mrs Etta Gallant were Christmas breakfast guests of Mr and Mrs Albert H McMann and family at 1492 Washington Street. The McManns and daughter Gretchen and Mrs Evelyn Snow were dinner guests of Mrs McManns sister and her husband Mr and Mrs Kendall Lord of Topsham.

Frank J. Lehane Etta Gallant Albert H. McMann Washington Street McManns Gretchen Evelyn Snow McMann Kendall Lord Topsham

Herrin Enjoys Holiday Visit With Hartland Relatives

Eugene E. Herrin of West Bath spends a holiday vacation as guest of his uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs Kenneth Herrin of Hartland formerly of Bath.

Eugene E. Herrin West Bath Kenneth Herrin Hartland Bath

Open House At Wesley Methodist Parsonage On New Year

Rev. Dr. and Mrs. C. Clifford Sargent hosted a New Year open house at the Wesley Methodist parsonage on Sunday afternoon January 1. The Sargents welcomed church and community friends from 3 to 5 PM as part of their annual tradition.

C. Clifford Sargent Wesley Methodist Parsonage Sargents

Wil sons Return From Melrose Christmas Holiday

Reverend and Mrs David L Wilson returned Friday from Melrose Massachusetts where they spent the Christmas holidays with their son and his wife Mr and Mrs Blair C Wilson.

David L. Wilson Melrose Mass Blair C. Wilson

Family Homecoming for Merrill Clan in Falmouth

Mr and Mrs Reuben Merrill of Winship Street hosted Gardner Merrill and grandson David a University of Maine student and granddaughter Joanne a Farmington State Teachers College student for the holidays at the old Merrill home in Falmouth.

Reuben Merrill Winship Street

Deeds Official Hiram T. Stevens Returns to Duty

Sagadahoc County Register of Deeds Hiram T. Stevens resumes duties Thursday morning after six weeks at home due to pneumonia.

Hiram T. Stevens Sagadahoc County

Grange Members Attend Pomona Meeting in Bowdoinham

West Bath grange members including Mr and Mrs William Armstrong Mrs Arthur Wing Mr and Mrs John M Howe Mrs Frances Clark Mrs Carleton Andrews Mrs Emma Crosby and Elmer Rogers attended Pomona grange in Bowdoinham.

William Armstrong Arthur Wing John M. Howe Frances Clark Carleton Andrews Emma. Crosby Elmer Rogers West Bath Grange Pomona Grange Bowdoinham

Miss Bethany Kinney Visiting Boston University Friend

Miss Bethany Kinney Ran dolph is staying several days with her Boston University roommate Miss Joan Shaw daughter of Mr and Mrs Roscoe H Shaw of North Street.

Bethany Kinney Randolph Boston University Joan Shaw Roscoe H. Shaw North Street

Mrs Royce Crowley Visits Relatives in Winthrop

Mrs Royce C Crowley of 447 Middle Street visited relatives in Winthrop for a few weeks, returning home recently.

Royce C. Crowley Middle Street Winthrop

Cummings Family Visits Berlin New Hampshire

Mr and Mrs Charles F Cummings of Washington street and their daughter Carol were visitors in Berlin New Hampshire recently.

Kenneth Ladd Paul McCole Roy Black, Jr Charles F. Cummings The Bath Auto Co Berlin N. H Mr. Cummings Washington Street Carol

Marriage returns filed by clerk reveal several unions

The clerk reports marriages including Lawrence R. Gallagher to Edith Louise King on December 24 at Winter Street church officiated by Rev. Joseph O. Purdue, Edward John Wasko to Marguerite Consuelo Poirier on December 25, and Bertram J. Densmore to Christie Geneva Holmes on December 25 officiated by Rev. Canon Charles M. Tubbs.

Harry E. King, Jr Lawrence R. Gallagher Lincoln Street Edith Louise King Western Avenue Winter Street Joseph O. Purdue Edward John Wasko USN Marguerite Consuelo Poirier Shepard Jane Bertram J. Densmore Washington Street Christie Geneva Holmes Brunswick Charles M. Tubbs

Bates Graduate Miss Swartz Visits Silverman in Stamford

Miss Marion Swartz of Stamford Connecticut, a 1949 Bates College graduate, visits Miss Sarah Libby Silverman who is spending vacation from Emerson College in Boston with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Louis M. Silverman on Oak Street.

Marion Swartz Stamford

Local Youth Gatherings At Cooke And Deering Homes

Miss Barbara Cooke Miss Carolyn Miller and John F Cooke Jr hosted Thursday afternoon at the Cooke residence on Middle Street with their parents Mr and Mrs John F Cooke and Mr and Mrs Justus H Miller. Barbara Lou Deering entertained at her parents home Judge and Mrs Gardiner R Deering Turner Court.

Barbara Cooke Carolyn Miller John F. Cooke, Jr Cooke Middle Street John F. Cooke Justus H. Miller Barbara Lou Deering Gardiner R. Deering Turnercourt

Student Emma Hartleb guest of Casco couple

Miss Emma Hartleb a Gorham State Teachers College student visiting her parents at Maplestreet left Saturday for Casco where she will be the weekend guest of Mr and Mrs Raymond Fickett at Pleasant Lake House

Emma Hartleb Gorham State Teachers College Henry Hartleb Maplestreet Casco Raymond Fickett Pleasant Lake House

Miss Cahill and Miss Stover Return Home After Visit

Miss Margaret Cahill and Miss Sue Stover returned to their homes Saturday after visiting Miss Cahill's uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. George Blodgett of Bucksport, for several days.

Margaret Cahill Sue Stover Miss Cahill George Blodgett Bucksport

Morse leaves for LeJeune after Christmas leave

Pfc. John A. Morse son of Mr and Mrs Horace G Morse departs Thursday for Camp LeJeune North Carolina where he will be stationed He recently completed a 10 day Christmas leave with his parents after finishing a 12 week basic training course with the Marine Corps at Paris Island South Carolina

John A. Morse Horace G. Morse LeJeune N. C Pfc Morse Marine Corps Paris Island S. C

Luncheon Guests Visit Mrs McElroy and Percy in Robinson

Mr and Mrs Alonzo Lowell and their son Robert from Sebasco Estates were luncheon guests of Mrs Ethel McElroy and W V Percy in Robinson.

Alonzo Lowell Robert Sebasco Estates Ethel McElroy W. V. Percy Robinson Street

Anonymous enlistment recor d details for Daniel F ares

Daniel Fares, 19, enlisted in the Uai with rank AA. Sworn in December 29 and assigned to Lackland AFB Texas for initial training. Son of Kenneth J and Fatima J Largay of 88 Union Street. Brother Kenneth serves in U S Army. Graduate of Creme School class of 1949 and enlisted at U S Army and Air Force Recruiting Station 192 Front Street.

Daniel F.ares Uai Lackland Air Force Base N Antonio Texas Jet Kenneth J Fatima J. Largay Union Street Kenneth U. S. Army Creme U S. Army and Air Force Front Street

Miss Mary F. Gibbons Leaves for Boston Visit

Miss Mary F. Gibbons departed Tuesday to spend a few days in Boston.

Mary F. Gibbons Boston

Drake Family Travels After Holidays Stay

Mr and Mrs James B Drake left Monday for St James Md after visiting Mrs Frederick E Drake in Washington J Bradford Sprague and his daughter Bessie spent Monday with Spragues sister Mrs Annie Bowker

James B. Drake St. James, Md Mr. Drake Frederick E. Drake Washington Street J. Bradford Sprague Bessie Mr. Sprague Annie Bowker

Deering and Plant Street Couples Visit Castine Family

Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Cornish of Deering street and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Leeman of Plant street spent the New Year holidays in Castine as guests of Mrs. Leeman and family, Parker Worrey.

Ralph Cornish Deering Street Henry Leeman Plant Street Castine Mrs. Leeman Parker Worrey

Libby Couple Welcome Son Greg Hilton at Memorial Hospital

Mr and Mrs Hilton Libby of Bowman Street announce the birth of their son Greg Hilton born December 3 at Memorial Hospital.

Hilton Libby Bowman Street Greg Hilton Memorial Hospital The

Maine student to be initiated into Sigma Nu chapter

Paul W. Lindgren a University of Maine junior has returned to studies after holidays with parents Mr and Mrs Harold V Fish of Bluff road. Lindgren will be initiated into the Delta Nu chapter of Sigma Nu Fraternity Sunday. Mr and Mrs Lawrence Scott to occupy the Howard Bowker home on Stonybrook road.

Paul W. Lindgren University of Maine Harold V. Fish Bluff Road Lindgren Delta Nu Sigma Nu Fraternity Mrs Lawrence Scott Howard Bowker Stonybrook Road

Christmas Dinner Guests From Woolwich Visit Bowker Household

Mr and Mrs John Tracy and Mrs Emma Bickford of Woolwich were Christmas dinner guests of the Tracy daughter and her husband Mr and Mrs Howard Bowker.

John Tracy Emma Bickford Woolwich Tracy Howard Bowker

Bowker Family Returns Home from Kittery Visit

Mr and Mrs Eugene Bowker and son Gene Jr of Kittery have returned to their home. They visit Mr and Mrs J K Bowker of Stony Brook Road and Mrs Bowker's parents Mr and Mrs Cecil Fullerton of Huse Street.

Eugene R. Bowker Gene, Jr Kittery Mr. Bowker J. K. Bowker Stonybrook Road Mrs. Bowker Cecil Fullerton Huse Street

Baer Connard Hosts Supper Before New Year Dance

Mr and Mrs G Baer Connard entertained with a supper party at their High street home before the New Year’s Eve dance.

Mrs. G. Baer Connard High Street

Local Students Return From Holidays Across New England and Canada

Miss Alice L. Purdue resumes studies at the University of Maine after holidays with Rev. and Mrs. Joseph O. Purdue. Robert Gordon returns to 24 Summer St from Kingsington P E I after Christmas with friends. John and Everett Parker of 40 Summer St go back to Philips Exeter and Dartmouth. Henry Senecal hosts his son Edward and Edward's wife and their child Beulah from Syracuse during the holidays.

John and Everett Parker John Parker Summer Street Bath John Philips Exeter Everett Dartmouth Henry Senecal Edward Fee Beulah Syracuse

Pfc Roland Brown Begins 15 Day Furlough

Pfc Roland Brown is on a 15 day furlough with his parents Mr and Mrs Ralph E Brown at 15 Blasland Lane. He completed basic training at Lackland Air Force Base San Antonio Texas in October and is now attending a school at Shepard Air Force Base Witchita Falls Texas.

Roland Brown Ralph E. Brown Blasland Lane Lackland Air Force Base San Antonio Texas Shepard Air Force Base Witchin Falls

Maine students resume studies after holidays

Philip Haskell returned to the University of Maine Monday after the holiday recess with his parents former Mayor and Mrs. Robert Haskell. Thomas Smith who has been spending the holidays with his mother Mrs. Claude S. Gillette and Rear Adm. Gillette left Sunday to resume his studies at Webb Institute Locus Valley Long Island N Y.

Philip Haskell University of Maine Robert Haskell Thomas Smith Claude S. Gillette Adm. Gillette Webb Institute Locus Valley Long Island N. Y Frank Warren Ralph D. Warren Yale University

Povich Student Visits Bath Home of Parents

Albert Povich a Georgetown University student arrived in Bath for a brief visit staying with his parents Mr and Mrs Morris S Povich in Bath and surrounding area.

Albert Povich Georgetown University Washington, D. C Bath Mrs Morris S. Povich Middle Street

Airman Boucher returns to Chanute Field duties

Pvt. Robert Boucher resumes duties with the United States Air Force at Chanute Field Illinois after completing Christmas leave with his parents Mr and Mrs Leo J Boucher of 428 Lark Street Readable facts include the service branch location and family details from the source.

Pvt Robert Boucher United States Air Force Chanute Field Ill Leo J. Boucher Lark Street

Howe Family Moves From Summer Residence

Mr and Mrs John M Howe relocate from their Summer residence on Upper Washington street to the home of Mrs Howe s brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs Frank H Turner at 55 Union street.

Harry B. Carney Terry John M. Howe Upper Washington Street

Leeman Family Holiday Guests From Bangor Woodland Osborn

Holiday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Henry T. B. Leeman of Somerset Place included their son and family Mr. and Mrs. Arthur J. Leeman of Bangor, Mrs. Leeman’s mother Mrs. Carrie Bacon of Woodland, and the Leemans’ daughter and her husband Mr. and Mrs. Norman O. Magoon with children of Osborn.

Henry T. B. Leeman Somerset Place Arthur J. Leeman Bangor Leeman Carrie Bacon Woodland Leemans Norman O. Magoon Osborn

Open House Before Junior Hospital League Dance

On New Year’s Eve 7 North Street hosted an open house attended by Mr. and Mrs. Everett Wallace, Mr. and Mrs. Michael Shooker, Mrs. Hugh D. Grant, Mrs. Emma Griffin, Mrs. Carl Robinson of Bath, Gordon Mallory, and Miss Naficy Fasulo of Portland.

North Street Everett Wallace Michael Shooker Hugh D. Grant Emma Griffin Carl Robinson Bath Gordon Mallory Naficy Fasulo Portland

Rowland Returns to Ricker College After Holidays

Robert Rowland arrives back at Ricker College in Houston on Monday after visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Rowland, on Academy Street during the holidays.

Robert Rowland Ricker College Houston Mrs Cecil Rowland Academy Street

Soldier Bernard Ferris Returns From Furlough

Bernard Ferris returns to Keesler Air Force Base Mississippi after a week of furlough with his parents Mr and Mrs Leslie B Ferris of 51 Richardson Street He plans to resume radar school studies at the base after the leave.

Bernard Ferris Keesler Air Force Base Miss Leslie B. Ferris Richardson Street Ferris

Miss Jane Trott Returns to Boston After Holidays

Miss Jane Trott resumes her duties in Boston following a holiday visit with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Milton C. Trott of High Street.

Jane Trott Boston Mrs Milton C. Trott High Street

Mitchell visits hometown before New Haven oil shipment

Vernon S. Mitchell of the Texas Company of New York spent the weekend at his parents home at 40 Weeks street. He left Monday morning for New Haven Conn to take charge of a Texas ship carrying oil.

Vernon S. Mitchell The Texas Company of New York Robert C. Mitchell Weeks Street Mr. Mitchell New Haven Conn

Mrs Carrie Little Returns Home to Turners End

Mrs Carrie Little has returned to her home at Turner's End with her son and his family James Little of Dromore.

Carrie Little Turner’s End James Little Dromore

George Boynton Returns to Burdette College Studies

George Boynton departed Monday afternoon to resume his studies at Burdette College Boston. Harland E Boynton of North Street is noted in the item.

George Boynton Burdette College Boston Harland E. Boynton North Street

Maine students return to studies after holidays in Bath

Among those resuming work at the University of Maine Monday after holidays with parents in Bath are Roy Lutz Jr Perleston Pert Jr Martha Pratt George Bryant Duveen Bryant and Riva Greenblatt. Mrs Ruth Berry returns to duties at the Colonial Cafe after a week’s illness absence.

University of Maine Bath Roy Lutz, Jr Roy Lutz Pine Street Perleston Pert, Jr Perleston Pert Middle Street Martha Pratt Percy A. Pratt Oak Street George and Duveen Bryant Harding P. Bryant Denny Road Riva C. Greenblatt Solomon K. Greenblatt Washington Street Ruth Berry Colonial Cafe

Students Return From Holidays to Maine and Bangor Campus

Paul Ouellette a Farmington State Teachers college sophomore returns after holidays with parents Mr and Mrs Roland Ouellette Hyde Park Terrace Harold Peasley goes back to University of Maine after holidays in Bath John Trafton son of Mr and Mrs Elton Trafton returns home from Bangor visit to relatives John Wishart II returns to University of Maine as senior in Mechanical Engineering program.

Paul Ouellette Farmington State Teachers’ College Roland Ouellette Hyde Park Terrace John Trafton Elton Trafton Washington Street Bangor John Wishart II Oliver Street University of Maine

Alexandra Sewall Returns to Colby Junior College

Miss Alexandra Sewall departed Tuesday to resume studies at Colby Junior College New London New Hampshire after spending holidays with her parents Hon and Mrs Sumner Sewall.

Alexandra Sewall Colby Junior College New London N. H Hon Sumner Sewall

Barbara McBrine Returns Home After Visit

Miss Barbara McBrine of 16 Dummer Street returns from a brief visit with her aunt and uncle Mr and Mrs Guy M Shibles in South Portland and with her parents Mr and Mrs Ambrose Curran on Old Brunswick Road in Brunswick.

Barbara McBrine Dummer Street Guy M. Shibles South Portland

Family Visits Highlight Holiday Recollections

Miss Mary Perry of Wellesley Massachusetts spent a few days at her father Edward A. Perry and sister Mrs Joseph W Cyr on Center Street. Nancy Sewall, holiday guest of Mr and Mrs Arthur Sewall II, returned to Boston Monday where she teaches at Woodward School.

Mary Perry Wellesley Mass Edward A. Perry Joseph W. Cyr Center Street Nancy Sewall Arthur Sewall Baston Woodward School

Local Notables Return From Holiday Visits

George William Anderson and family wrap up holiday weekend with Brunswick and Tower Circle relatives before returning to Norfolk Virginia. Frank Warren leaves Yale after holiday visit with Dr and Mrs Ralph Warren. Barbara Wyman resumes studies at Gorham State Teachers College after Small Point home visit. John Lawson returns to Camp Monroe Virginia after two week furlough at Arrowic home of his mother Nora Lawson.

George William Anderson Vern Pipes Brunswick Paul Torrey Tower Circle Norfolk Barbara Wyman Gorham State Teachers College Swanton Wyman Small Point John Lawson Camp Monroe Nora Lawson Arrowsic

Mr and Mrs Hancox host New Year dance at Court Street home

Mr and Mrs Edgar Hancox entertained about 30 friends after a New Year’s Eve dance at their newly purchased home located at 57 Court.

Edgar Hancox Court Street

Deborah Hancox Hospitalized With Bronchial Pneumonia

Deborah Dean Hancox, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs Ea gar Hancox, was taken to Memorial hospital Monday morning where she is now recovering from bronchial pneumonia.

Deborah Dean Hancox Eagar Hancox Memorial Hospital

Norma Drummond Returns to Fort Fairfield as Teacher

Miss Norma Drummond resumes teaching duties in Fort Fairfield after holiday visit with her parents Mr and Mrs Norman J Drummond of Arrowsic.

Norma Drummond Fort Fairfield Norman J. Drummond Arrowsic

Portland Ladies Visit Mrs. Doten on Sherman Street

Miss Florence Neiley and Mrs. Hazel Whorff of Trufants were Saturday guests of Mrs. Laura B. Doten on Sherman Street in Portland.

Florence Neiley Hazel Whorff Trufants Laura B. Doten Sherman Street Portland

Fleming Family Visits Relatives in New England

Mr and Mrs Clinton Fleming and children Jean Mary and Faith and Mrs Dorothy Fleming of Andrews Road visited relatives in Concord and Manchester New Hampshire over the holiday weekend.

Clinton Fleming Jean Mary Faith Dorothy Fleming Andrews Road Concord Manchester N. H

Christmas Canasta Party At Akron Home

Miss Dorothy A Kinz and Miss Barbara Kinz hosted a Yuletide canasta dessert bridge at North street Akron with guests Miss Virginia Parker Miss Priscilla Perkins Mrs Harry OHara and Miss Georgiana McFadden. First prize won by Miss Kinz. Harold E Freeman of East Brunswick hospitalized at Memorial hospital.

Dorothy A Barbara Kinz Akron R. Clinton McFadden North Street Miss Kinz Virginia Parker Priscilla Perkins Day's Ferry Harry O'Hara New Jersey

Birth Announced for McNinch Couple in South Portland

Cards inform of the birth of a daughter on January 2 at Maine General Hospital Portland to Mr and Mrs Jerome McNinch of South Portland. The child is named Joan Phyllis. Mrs McNinch is formerly Miss Phyllis Mitchell daughter of Mr and Mrs Whitman Mitchell of Portland once residents of Milan Street.

Jerome McNinch South Portland Maine General Hospital Portland Joan Phyllis McNinch Phyllis Mitchell Whitman Mitchell Milan Street

Edna Mae Shoppe Helpers Ringing in Holiday Season

Mrs. Helen Cummings and Mrs. Hazel Adams assisted at the Edna Mae Shoppe during the holidays.

Helen Cummings Hazel Adams Edna Mae

Local Installations and Service Members Return after Germany

Mr and Mrs William Armstrong of Washington street and Mr and Mrs Arthur Wing of Lark street attended Dirigo grange installation in Brunswick last night. Sgt and Mrs George Wright arrived in New York from Germany, Wright sent back to the U S for further medical treatment after three years in Germany. He came home on furlough last summer and is now at Fort Dix hospital, with Mrs Wright nee June Stover arriving in Bath to be with her parents at 420 Middle street.

William Armstrong Washington Street Arthur Wing Lark Street Dirigo Grange Brunswick George Wright New York Germany Wright United States Sgt. Wright Fort Dix June Stover Bath Fred Stover Middle Street

Mrs Roy Shackford Visits Brother in Five Islands

Mrs. Roy Shackford of North Street was a recent guest of her brother Percy Savage at his home in Five Islands.

Roy Shackford North Street Percy Savage Five Islands

Morse High Junior Betty Adams Hosts Yuletide Party

Miss Betty Adams of West street entertained 15 Morse High junior class classmates from a club with a holiday party. A joke tree delighted guests as Yuletide reds and greens decorated the home and refreshments were served.

Betty Adams Oscar Adams West Street Morse High

Bowman couple welcome son Greg Hilton

Bowman and spouse announce the birth of a son, Greg Hilton, at Memorial Hospital on December 30.

Manchester couple hosted by Vails in Arrowsic

Prof and Mrs Theodore Bea ven of Manchester New Hampshire were recent guests for a few days of Mr and Mrs Lawrence R Vail at their home in Arrowsic. They also visited briefly relatives in Bath.

Theodore Beaven Manchester N. H Lawrence R. Vail Arrowsic Bath

Dick Dennison Returns to Parents in Green Street

Dick Dennison has returned home to his parents Mr. and Mrs. William Dennison of Green Street.

Dick Dennison University of Maine Mrs William Dennison Green Street

Local Residents Greet Ginsburg and McPhee Visitors

Louis H. Ginsburg arrived to spend weeks with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Ginsburg at 897 Middle Street and plans to enter the University of Miami in February. Second Lieutenant Martin W. McPhee, son of Mr. and Mrs. M. W. McPhee, attends an Associate Basic course at Fort Bliss Texas with 13 weeks of gunnery and missile training.

Louis H. Ginsburg Charles E. Ginsburg Middle Street Ginsburg University of Miami Martin W. McPhee Elsinore Avenue Fort Bliss Texas Lt. McPhee M. W. McPhee Morse High School

Arlene Lynch Visits Gar Diner Father Over Holidays

Mrs. Arlene Lynch of 27 South Street visited her father in Gar Diner over the holidays.

Arlene Lynch South Street Gardiner

Holiday Visitors at Windswept Arrowsie and Neighbors

Holiday visitors included Mr and Mrs Roscoe P McFadden and family Georgiana and Miss Carrie Hall. Portland guests Mrs Charles E Doten Mrs Laura Taylor and Miss Ellen Brooks visited Mr and Mrs Lawrence R Vail at Windswept in Arrowsie. Also Mr and Mrs George Robertson and Edwin T Hopkins of Elsworth were guests of Mr and Mrs L M King of 186 North Street.

Roscoe P. McFadden R. Clinton McFadden Georgiana Carrie Hall Boston Charles E. Doten Laura Taylor Ellen Brooks Portland Lawrence R. Vail Arrowsie George Robertson Edwin T. Hopkins Elsworth L. M. King North Street

South Boston Guests at Gill Residence

Mr and Mrs Jack Hayes, Miss Grayce McGregor, Miss Patricia Mahoney and William Feeney of South Boston were guests of Mr and Mrs Christopher J Gill at 2 Bailey Street over the event.

Jack Hayes Grayce-McGregor Patricia Mahoney William Feeney South Boston Bailey Street

John Johnson Returns From Calais Visit

John Johnson of 36 Union Street has returned from a holiday visit with his father in Calais.

John Johnson

Bath societies elect Acadia Lodge leaders

Hal Warner was elected chancellor commander of Acadia Lodge Knights of Pythias at the annual officers election. A joint installation with the Pythian Sisters is set for Jan. 25. Other officers named include Ivan Bates V C John Brown prel ate Harry Williams M of W A K Rogers secretary Earl Freeman treasurer Roy Akeley master of arms Nor mand Frizzell trustee J I Winslow inner and Loring Roberts outer guard. Refreshments followed. Turkey awards were given to Henry Parshley Donald Blaisdell and John Oliver.

Hal Warner Acadia Lodge Knights of Pythias Pythian Sisters Ivan Bates V. C John Brown Harry Williams A. K. Rogers Earl Freeman Roy Akeley Normand Frizzell J. I. Winslow Michael Smith Loring Roberts Henry Parshley Donald Blaisdell John Oliver

Pine Tree Troop 1 Hikes To Pine Haven Day Camp

Pine Tree Troop No 1 intermediate Girl Scouts led by Mrs Butcher and Mrs Towle hiked near Lambert Park. Sally Mullaney directed the outing to Pine Haven Day Camp with compass guided trails and games. Second class trails passed by Betty Bertrand and others before cocoa and cookies at Mrs Keith Crockett's home. Regular meetings resume Jan 9 at Lambert Park Community Building.

Frank Butcher Richard Towle Lambert Park Sally Mullaney Pine Haven Day Camp Betsy Bertrand Judith Colby Donna Crocker Jane Fraser Sally Fraser Christine Libby Gail Newman Jane Robinson Keith Crockett

Grace Church Christmas Party Draws 100 Children

More than 100 children attended the Grace Episcopal church Christmas party held Wednesday afternoon after a 3 p.m. vesper service. Elizabeth Footer played the organ as the choir led carols. In the parish house Canon Charles M. Tubbs showed Christmas films, gifts were exchanged, and ice cream with cookies were served.

Grace Episcopal Church Elizabeth Footer Charles M. Tubbs

Past Matrons Club Meeting at Genesta Chapter

The Past Matrons club of Genesta chapter met at Mrs. Herbert Morse’s home on High street with Mrs. Fred Osgood as co host. In president Mrs. David Rich’s absence, Mrs. Osgood led the business session. An evening of social entertainment and refreshments followed. Mrs. Paul Bagdikian won the meeting prize. Miss Eleanor Danforth to host Feb 15 at her High street home with a supper party at 6 30.

Genesta Herbert Morse High Street Fred Osgood David Rich Osgood Paul Bagdikian Eleanor Danforth

Canton King Elects Harold J Carter Captain In O I O F

Harold J Carter was elected captain of Canton King I O O F at Tuesday’s election. The group later joined the Auxiliary for refreshments and gifts from the Christmas tree. A joint installation with the Auxiliary was set for January 10 with officers Loring J Brown as lieutenant Harold Mayberry as ensign A K Rogers as clerk and Albert Thompson as accountant.

Harold J. Carter Canton King Loring J. Brown Harold Mayberry A. K. Rogers Albert Thompson

Suburb Civic Club Holds Christmas Meeting

The Suburb Civic Club met Wednesday at president Mrs. Lloyd Rogers home with 21 members present. After a brief business session they held their annual Christmas tree and gift exchange with Mrs. Duncan Farrell as Santa. Refreshments were served by chairwoman Mrs. Rogers and committee members. The next meeting is January 12 at the Winneganee Community House with committee chairs Mrs. Philip Wyman, Mrs. Herbert Morse, Mrs. Donald Williams and Mrs. Donald Wilson.

Winneganee Philip Wyman Herbert Morse Donald Williams Donald Wilson

Central Church Christmas Party Brings Gag Gifts

The Central church choir and music committee held a tree after Thursday rehearsal at the parish house. Arthur L. Pratt played Santa and handed out gifts by name and number. Laughter followed as joke presents were opened showcasing a torn umbrella and other quirky items.

Central Church Arthur L. Pratt Santa Claus

Christmas Party Notes At EEL Church

A festive gathering featured joke presents with verses and a discussed enriching service on Christmas Sunday. Music by John Grindell Henry C Totman and Mrs Reginald Stacey accompanied decorations of spotlit tinselled trees and floral arrangements. Guests included Percy Low Jason Merrill Howard Parks Dana McIntire Leon Robbins Carleton Andrews Arthur L Pratt Robert S Gordon and others. Thatcher Pinkham Jr recently returned from service in the Pacific.

John Grindell Henry C. Totman Reginald Stacey Percy Low Jason Merrill Howard Parks Dana McIntire Leon Robbins Carleton Andrews Arthur L. Pratt Robert S. Gordon A. M. Main, Jr Andrus Coleman Curtis Fickett Rudolph McRae Frederick D. Hill Thatcher Pinkham, Jr Pacific Hazel Warner Joan Bower L. E. Hodgs

Christmas Tree Gift Exchange by Central Ladies Aid

The Central Congregational church Ladies Aid enjoyed a Christmas tree and gift exchange Thursday in the parish house. Hostesses were Mrs. Emma Ehlers and Mrs. Nellie Lord. Next Thursday Mrs. Ehlers and Mrs. Lord will run the service table and hostesses will be Mrs. Mary Larrabee and Mrs. Laforest Hodgkins.

Ladies’ Aid Central Congregational Church Emma Ehlers Nellie Lord

Past Ladies Club Meets at Myrtle Lodge Home

The Past Ladies club of Myrtle lodge, Odd Ladies, met at Mrs. Pearl Campbell’s High Street home for supper before a session led by vice president Mrs. Alice Lewis in president Mrs. Priscilla Estes’s absence. A Bangor card was read to Nellie Hunt, with replies exchanged. a nominating committee was named for next meeting.

Myrtle Lodge Odd Ladies Pearl Campbell High Street Jennie Oliver Annie Oliver Alice Lewis Priscilla Estes Nellie Hunt Bangor Lucelia Blake Sadie Savage Lizzie Chaney Santa Claus Hazel Schottler Eva Atwood Margaret Nelson Eunice Perry Lucy Perry Fannie Clark Gertrude Stewart Edith Nash Louise Rogers Margaret Flint

Helping Hand Club Hosts Christmas and Joke Parties

The Helping Hand club was entertained with two evenings of events last week. Mrs. Emile Cyr hosted a Christmas party on High street with gifts, carols, and refreshments. Mrs. Raymond Hutchins on Getchell street hosted the joke tree party with light refreshments.

Helping Hand Club Emile Cyr High Street Raymond Hutchins Getchell Street

Cosmo Club to Demonstrate Winter Flower Arrangements

Clarence Minott of a Bath flower shop will demonstrate winter flower arrangements for homes at the Cosmo politan club meeting this Wednesday evening. The revised by laws will be discussed and final action taken. A director’s meeting precedes the regular session at 6 30. Committees include House chair Mrs. John Gilmore and philanthropic chair Mrs. Alfred P. McCabe.

Clarence Minott Bath Cosmopolitan Club House John Gilmore Delmore Gilman Fred Quimby Alfred P. McCabe

Fireside Club Homecoming Evokes Alumni Tales

On Sunday at the Winter Street Fireside club four alumni shared memories from their schools. Philip Haskell spoke for the University of Maine, John Parker Jr for Philips Exeter Academy, Robert Rowland for Ricker College, and Frank Warren for Yale University. An exchange of gifts followed the Christmas tree, Edwin Pert led devotions and the business meeting. Next Sunday Linwood Abbott will introduce Darts with Ann MacLeod and Betty Newell directing devotions.

Winter Street Philip Haskell University of Maine John Parker, Jr Philips Exeter Academy Robert Rowland Ricker College Frank Warren Yale University Edwin Pert Linwood Abbott Ann MacLeod Betty Newell

Christian Service Group Plans Jan 13 Food Sale

The Woman's Society of Christian Service at Beacon Street church met in the vestry Monday evening with Devotions by Mrs M A and talks by Mrs Frances St Martin and Mrs Eva Packard. Mrs Lula Varney led the business, voting for a Jan 13 food sale. Social hour included a gifts exchange. refreshments were served by Mrs Marcia Craft Miss Nellie Webber and Mrs Varney.

Woman's Society of Christian Service Beacon Street Church M.A Frances St. Martin Eva Packard Lula Varney Marcia Craft Nellie Webber Varney

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