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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1950

Page

5

Social notes from Bath and surrounding towns in brief

Society items list residents and visitors in Bath Maine including Sharon Holbrook recovering from flu, Miss Eleanor Grainger returning from Columbia to Bath, and families moving between Vassalboro Findley Field Bermuda and 24 Dummer Street. Other notes mention Spear of Spear Folks Shops traveling to Guatemala and Yucatan, Bath Iron Works guard surgery, and various social visits across Brunswick and Portland.

Walter Oliver Bruce Keith Vassalboro Bermuda Dummer Street Oliver U. S. Air Force Findley Field

Local Residents Share New Year Visits Across Towns

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Robinson and their two sons returned from New Year visits with Mrs. Robinson's parents, Leroy Oxton of Liberty. John Pe and family plan winter in Florida after visits with Mrs. Perry's parents, George Brownrigg. Charles King celebrated his seventh birthday with friends at 329 Center Street. Adelbert Hall remains a Memorial hospital patient among several local returns and hospital notices.

Joseph Robinson Denny Toad John Pe Northport Perry George Brownrigg High Street Clearwater, Fla Charles King Herbert King Center Street

Levin Returns to Tufts Dental Studies After Holidays

Robert Levin resumes studies at Tufts Dental School in Boston following holiday visit with his parents, Mr and Mrs Sam Levin of Front.

Robert Levin Tufts Dental School Boston Sam Levin

Coburn Institute Teacher Advances to Boston University Law

Bladen R. Smith, long time chemistry and physics instructor at Coburn Classical Institute in Waterville, is now attending Boston University Law School to pursue a legal career.

Bladen R. Smith Coburn Classical Institute Waterville Boston University Law School

Farmington Student Paul Ouellette Returns After Holidays

Paul Ouellette, a sophomore at Farmington State Teachers College, has returned to campus after spending the holidays with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Roland Ouellette, of High Street.

Ruth Small Farmington State Teachers College Dorothy Small Gorham State Teachers College Madelyn, Small Granite Street Paul Ouellette Roland Ouellette High Street

Open House Hosted by Rev Dr and Mrs C Clifford Sargent

Reverend and Mrs C Clifford Sargent hosted an open house on New Year’s Day for numerous friends. Attendees during the afternoon included Mrs William Davis, Mrs Andrew Butterfield, Mrs William Temple, Mrs Willard McLean, Mrs Merle Niles, and Mrs Stanley Hunter.

C. Clifford Sargent William Davis Andrew Butterfield William Temple Willard McLean Merle Niles Stanley Hunter

Pauline Holmson Named Employee at Tom's Diner

Miss Pauline Holmson of 87 Bluff Road is employed at Tom's Diner.

Pauline Holmson Bluff Road

Brunswick News Briefs: Local Health Updates

Fred R. Morton of Bath Iron Works confined at home since December 19 with virus pneumonia is reported improving. Mrs Nellie Card of Brunswick road is improving after illness shortly after Christmas.

Fred R. Morton Middle Street Naval Inspection Office Bath Iron Works Corp Nellie Card Old Brunswick Road

Bath Board of Education names substitute janitor

Carlton W. Lowell serves as substitute janitor filling the vacancy caused by Walter H. Butler at North Grammar and North Primary schools. Weekend visitors include Mr and Mrs James Wallace and granddaughter Miss Joan Wallace of Manchester New Hampshire staying with their son and daughter in law at 841 High Street.

Carlton W. Lowell Bath Board of Education Walter H. Butler North Grammar North James Wallace Joan Wallace Manchester N. H Wallaces William Wallace High Street

Philco Dealer Roy Stewart Attends Maine Meeting

Roy G. Stewart a local Philco dealer attended a Thursday meeting of Maine Philco dealers held in Portland.

Roy G. Stewart Philco Maine Portland

Guests attend turkey banquet and engagement party in Florida and Brunswick

Mr and Mrs Ray Howe of Bath were among 47 guests at a Lane restaurant turkey banquet in St. Petersburg Florida hosted by George Waldron Pontiac dealer. Guests at an engagement party at the Brunswick home of Mr and Mrs Glenn R McIntire included Mr and Mrs Robert Mehl horn Mr and Mrs Stimpson Jr Mr and Mrs Edward Vose and Miss Marjorie Cushing.

Ray Howe Bath Lane St. Petersburg Fla George Waldron Robert Mehlhorn Stimpson, Jr Edward Vose Marjorie Cushing Glenn R. McIntire Brunswick

Frances Clark Heads to New Hampshire Visit

Mrs Frances Clark of 1530 Washington street left Saturday afternoon to spend a week with her son and his wife Mr and Mrs Melville Clark of Portsmouth New Hampshire.

Frances Clark Washington Street Melville Clark Portsmouth N. H

Smiths Join Gannons for Icecapades Trip to Boston

Mr and Mrs Raymond Smith of 1218 High Street traveled Friday to Derry New Hampshire to join Mr and Mrs Lewis Gannon formerly of Bath. They then went to Boston on Saturday for the Icecapades event.

Raymond Smith High Street Derry N. H Lewis Gannon Bath Boston

Patient Carl Crocker Treated After Leg Break at Memorial

Carl Crocker of Upper Washington Street is a patient at Memorial hospital with a broken leg. The report notes his injury and ongoing treatment.

Carl Crocker Upper Washington Street Memorial Hospital

White family visits Worcester son in Massachusetts

Mr and Mrs J Arthur White of Upper Washington street returned from Worcester Massachusetts where they visited their son and family Mr and Mrs Leslie White. Mr White remained as their guest for the weekend.

J. Arthur White Upper Washington Street Worcester Mass Leslie White Mr. White

Freeport Couple Guests of Andrews Road Residents

Mr and Mrs Russell Jeanette of Freeport were guests of Mr and Mrs Norman Adams of Andrews Road recently.

Russell Jeanette Freeport Norman Adams Andrews Road

Freestones Return to Schenectady After Holidays

Mr and Mrs David Freestone return to Schenectady New York after visiting Mrs Freestone s mother Mrs Carolyn Carpenter at 696 High Street over the holidays.

David Freestone Schenectady N. Y

Mrs Herman and children visit Sandusky mother

Mrs. Charles Herman and her children Sandy Bobby and Donnie of Sandusky Ohio arrived for a month's visit with her mother Mrs. Jennie Allen at the Hotel Phoenix. Chief Machinist Mate Herman USN returned to duty Thursday after accompanying them here.

Charles Herman Sandy Bobby Donnie Sandusky, O Jennie Allen Hotel Phoenix Herman USN

Miss Audrey King Returns to Waterville After Holidays

Miss Audrey King arrived in Waterville after visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Arthur W King of 1 Edgett Street. She is a student at Colby College.

Robert Milliken Sharon Ann Augusta Audrey King Waterville Arthur W. King Edgett Street Miss King Colby College

Miss Burgess Resumes Teaching at Eliot Junior High

Miss Elizabeth H. Burgess returns to teaching duties at Eliot Junior High after visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. J Arthur Burgess. She resumes classroom duties following the visit.

Elizabeth H. Burgess

Burdette College Student Returns After Holiday Recess

Alan S. Wilkie, a Burdette College student, resumes studies after spending the holiday recess at his home on 2 Bowman Street.

Alan S. Wilkie Burdette College Bowman Street

Boynton Family Visits Hodgkins Over New Year Weekend

Mr and Mrs Harland E Boynton and son George of 192 North Street spent New Year s weekend with Mrs Boynton s sister and her husband Mr and Mrs William Hodgkins of Winthrop.

George Brownrigg Julia Brownrigg Brownriggs John Davidson Waterville Harland E. Boynton George North Street

Middleton Family Visiting Relatives in Bath Area

Mr and Mrs Henry Middleton and their children Sybil and Steven from Maywood Illinois are visiting Mrs Sybil Leonard in North Bath and Mr and Mrs George Middleton in Middle Street. The Middletons formerly lived at 44 Pratt Street.

Henry Middleton Sybil and Stevens Maywood, Ill Middleton Sybil Leonard North Bath Mr. Middleton George Middleton Middle Street Middletons Pratt Street

Dorothy Kocha Illness Confines City Clerk’s Secretary

Miss Dorothy Kocha secretary to the city clerk is confined to her home by illness.

Betty Stover Freemont Street Dorothy Kocha

Conners Buy Bangor House on Mountain View Avenue

Mr and Mrs Albert Conners recently moved from Denny road to Bangor and purchased a new home on Mountain View Avenue Bangor The move follows their relocation and home purchase in the city.

Albert Conners Bangor Denny—road Mountain View Avenue

Barbara Hart Returns to University of Maine in Orono

Barbara Hart a sophomore at the University of Maine returned to Orono after spending the holidays with her parents Mr and Mrs Eugene Gart on Granite Street.

Barbara Hart University of Maine Orono Eugene Gart Granite Street

Bath and Augusta Couples Visit Washington Street Host

Mr and Mrs Charles S Brown and Mr and Mrs Fred Lord of Augusta were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs James A Bimson on Washington street. The Browns former Bath residents attended a birthday tea inviting many friends. William A Niss attended the Dartmouth Outing Club 40th annual party at Mousilauke Lodge Warren NH Friday evening. Niss was president in 1936 and he passed Saturday in Hanover.

Charless. Brown Fred Lord Augusta James A. Bimson Washington Street Brown Bath William A. Niss Dartmouth Outing Club Mousilauke Lodge Warren N. H Niss Hanover

Vallieres to Travel from Capetown to Boston and Panama

Mr and Mrs Raymond Valliere and their two children Andrew and Dennise depart Capetown South Africa January 12 for Boston where Valliere will join the American legation in Panama City later. Mrs Valliere and the children will visit Bath for two months with her parents before joining him in Panama and returning to Bath in the summer.

Raymond D. Valliere Andrew Dennise Capetown South Africa Boston Valliere Panama Panama City Bath

Local Residents Report Illness and Family Updates

Frank L. Daley of 52 Beacon Street remains home ill for three weeks. Gorham New Hampshire couple Mr and Mrs Arthur Young and children Gail and Roger visited over the weekend and returned home. Young joins Charles F Cummings in a Berlin garage business venture. Mrs Carroll Watson hosted the Monday contract club for luncheon.

Frank L. Daley Beacon Street Arthur Young Gail Roger Gorham N. H Fe. Young Frank Lemont Washington Street Mr. Young Charles F. Cummings Berlin Carroll Watson

Emer son College aide returns to duties in Boston

Miss Sarah Libby Silverman resumed her work at Emer son College in Boston on Monday after visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Louis M Silverman of 175 Oak street. Mrs Harold Darling was a Portland weekend visitor. State Rep J Horace McClure and Mr and Mrs Charles F Cummings with daughter Sally traveled from New York City after attending the National Boat Show. Rev Canon Charles M Tubbs attended a Ken nebec Penobscot Clericus meeting at St Phillip's church in Wiscasset on Tuesday.

Eleanor L. Grainger John G. Grainger Lincoln Street Bath Columbia University Miss Grainger Morse High School Westbrook Junior College Connecticut New York State Sarah Libby Silverman Emerson College Boston Louis M. Silverman Oak Street J. Horace McClure Washington Street Charles F. Cummings Sally New York City Charles M. Tubbs Kennebec-Penobscot St. Phillip’s Church Wiscasset

Mrs. Carroll Watson to visit relatives in Kalama and Victoria

Mrs. Carroll Watson leaves Thursday for several weeks visiting her brother and his wife, then goes to Victoria to spend time with her niece. City Councilman Thomas J. Cummings enters Memorial hospital for treatment. Mrs. Emery Rideout travels to Lewiston due to her brother James Cobb Sr.’s death. Cobb known in bowling circles as state and Lewiston Auburn champion. Philip Bickford and Wilson Fitzgerald visited friends in West Bath and Berry Mills. Robert Small of 100 High Street is a surgical patient at Maine General Hospital. Intentions to wed filed for Arthur Stilphen and Bertha Bailey. Virginia McDaniel celebrated her fourth birthday with family and friends. Reginald Sturgeon of Bangor visited the Clarks in Washington.

Carroll Watson Charles J. Donnell Kalamazoo Mich Victoria B. C Lloyd Jermaine Emery Rideout North Street Lewiston James A. Cobb Central Maine General Hospital Cobb Lewiston- Auburn Robert Small High Street Maine General Hospital Portland Virginia McDaniel Robert W. McDaniel Washington Street Sandra Young Richard Sinibaldi Jean Sinibaldi Norman Sinibaldi Sarah Jewett Norman Jewett Butch Pye Norman Alkazin Betty Ayn Hart Carol Ann Crist Karen Soucier Martha McNaughton Robert McDaniel

Elks Leaders Visit Portland Lodge in District Meet

Edward J. McMann Maine Elks chairman reports Hyde Home Christmas party with crippled children. State President Leon F. Jones to visit Bath Lodge January 26. George W. Gallant exalted ruler and State Senator Joseph W. Larrabee attend Portland gathering with Maine Elks leaders.

Edward J. McMann Maine Elks Association George W. Gallant Joseph W. Larrabee Portland

Katz couple to return from Boston trip

Mr and Mrs Larry Katz of Andrews Road are expected back Wednesday after several days in Boston.

Larry Katz Andrews Road Boston

Bath Societies Hold New Year Gift Exchange Meeting

Social Eight club met Tuesday last week with Mrs. Frances Guerette of West street for the New Year's tree and exchange of gifts. Lunch was served from a greens and candle decorated table. Present were Mrs. Ruth Puffer, Mrs. Alfte Rideout, Mrs. Flora Thayer, Mrs. Lucille Stilhen, Mrs. Edith Burnham, Mrs. Mary Stover, Mrs. Josephine Pinkham, Mrs. Susie Darrah, Mrs. Viola Melzard and guest Mrs. Phyllis Dauphin.

Social Eight Club Frances Guerette West Street Ruth Puffer Alfte Rideout Flora Thayer Lucille Stilhen Edith Burnham Ary Stover Josephine Pinkham Susie Darrah Viola Melzard Phyllis Dauphin

Central Ladies' Aid Meeting Plans Men's Club Supper

Central church Ladies Aid met at the parish house with Mrs. Mary Larrabee and Mrs. Laforest E Hodgkins hosting. Emma Ehlers and Nellie Lord led a successful service table. Plans were made for a Men's club supper Tuesday evening with Ehlers Longley and Longfellow on the kitchen committee. Nellie Lord chaired the dining room and Nellie Page was hostess.

Central Church Ladies’ Aid Mary Larrabee Laforest E. Hodgkins Emma Ehlers Nellie Lord Ehlers Maude Longley Charlotte Longfellow Nellie Page

Teen Age Sewing Circle 4-H Meets at Central Grammar

The Teen Age Sewing Circle 4-H club met at Central Grammar School for luncheon. Marie Michaud called the meeting to order and Elaine Pinkham led the pledge. Katherine Lenfest spoke on Orono and was named among the best 4-H girls in Sagadahoc and Androscoggin counties. Members listed include Jean Brown Berry Bourget Cohen Johansen Cohen King Lemont Costain Michaud Talbot McDougal Pinkham Thompson Singer Bryant Brewer Freeman Batchelder Marquis Warner Holmes Wallace Lenfest.

Berenice Colby Central Grammar School Marie Michaud Elaine Pinkham Katherine Lenfest Orono Twin Sagadahoc Androscoggin Jean Brown Marjorie Bourget Jean Berry Marjory Bourget Janet Cohen Isabel Johansen Ann Cohen Barbara King Helen Lemont Kateri Costain Mary Talbot Harriet McDougal Dorothy Thompson Anne Singer Sylvia Bryant Norma Brewer Marie Freeman Joan Batchelder Marcia Marquis Hazel Warner Marion Holmes Catherine Wallace

South End P. T. A. Opens New Year Activities

The South End P. T. A. held its first meeting of the year at the hall. Candy bags were filled and given to Mitchell South and Weeks Street school children. They plan a supper for marine draftsmen on Jan 11 and urged attendance at the Huse school council meeting. Banners were awarded to several room groups. A carol sing and swap party followed, with refreshments served by room mothers. Next meeting is Feb 7 hosted by members without children in school.

South End P. T. A. Hall Arthur Berry Mitchell, South Weeks Street Marine Orris Ames Alvah Morse Huse Lillian Fisher Mitchell School Manley Grant Fred Osgood South Street Edward Page Lauriston Caton Raymond Hutchins A. G. Fry Russell Merchant John Marks Clifford White

Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary Meets with Plan for Future

The West Virginia VFW Auxiliary held a meeting with Sister Mabel Talbot visiting from Worcester. Vera Talbot was installed as chaplain, upcoming plans include a rummage sale January 14, a public baked bean supper January 14, district inspection January 18, and the January 22 dedication of the new post home.

The Veterans of Foreign Wars Mabel Talbot Worcester Mass Vera Talbot Harriett Otis Post Home Madelyn Child Hazel Grant Ethel Reed Boothbay Harbor Christine Wetherington Post

District meeting closes with refreshments served

The post District chamber presiding conducted a meeting with refreshments served at the close by Doris Shooker and Christine Worthington.

Chamdre Reo Doris Shooker Christine Wetherington

Postmen's Auxiliary Elect Local Officers

C Lloyd Hooker and members met at Mrs Athena Gillespie's home to install officers of the Letter Carriers Auxiliary Washington street. New officers include Mrs Ruby Hooker president Mrs Louise Varney vice president Mrs Irene Douglas secretary Mrs Harriet Carter treasurer and Mrs Marguerite Cornish mistress at arms.

C. Lloyd Hooker State Branch Athena Gillespie Washington Street Ruby Hooker Louise Varney Irene Douglas Harriet Carter Marguerite Cornish

Helping Hand Club Elects New Officers

The Helping Hand club met at Mrs. Emile Cyr’s home on High Street. Elected officers are Mrs. Cyr president, Mrs. Leland Green treasurer, and Mrs. Charles Swearingen secretary. Hostess was Mrs. Oliver Foster. The next meeting will be at Mrs. Francois Vaillan’s Bay home on State Road.

Emile Cyr High Street Cyr Leland Green Charles Swearingen Oliver Foster En Bay Francois Vaillancourt State Road

Day's Ferry Mothers Club Meeting Highlights

The Day's Ferry Mothers club met at Mrs. Wallace Ham's home. They presented Miss Agatha Lennox with a phonograph for the school and planned a Jan 12 event at the schoolhouse. Prizes were won by several members including Mrs. Ruth Creamer and Mrs. Doris Carter. Next meeting Feb 2 at the schoolhouse with Lois Allen and Doris Carter co-hosting.

Winter Street Aid resumes meetings with pledges

Ladies Aid of Winter Street church met Friday after a holiday recess. President Mrs. Edgar Leavitt led a business session approving the Aid pledge to the church and a $5 donation to the Maine Council of Churches. Guest speaker Melvin Henderson spoke on floral arrangements.

Ladies Aid Winter Street Edgar Leavitt Maine Council of Churches Lewis Gannon Fred Higgins John A. Greene Arthur Nichols Melvin Henderson Raymond Welch Fred E. Hooper Fred Foote

Cosmpolitan Club Plans Mid Winter Conference In Augusta

The Cosmpolitan club held its monthly meeting. six large baskets of food were distributed to needy families at the Christmas tea. Maine Federation of Women's Clubs mid winter conference in Augusta January 25 26 features a colonial dinner with costumes optional and prizes for oldest and prettiest. Blaine House area will host events and by law revisions were postponed to January 18 for further discussion. Clarence Minott spoke on flower arranging with arrangements shown. refreshments were provided by several members and reservations for the card party were taken by Mrs Dennison.

Cosmopolitan Club Maine State Federation of Women's Clubs Augusta Blaine House Clarence Minott Janet Gilmore Harold Fish Doris Billington Alfred McCabe J. Arthur Burgess William W. Dennison Dennison

New Year Party Held By Teen Age Sewing Circle 4-H Club

Members of the Teen Age Sewing Circle 4-H club held a New Year’s party at the Cosmopolitan club Tuesday of last week. Activities included games and a supper with white elephant and joke presents. Marie Michaud was president and reports were given by Elaine Pinkham and Janet Cohen.

Cosmopolitan Club Marie Miehaud Elaine Pinkham Janet Cohen Granville Colby Kathryn Lenfest

Music program closes with student performances and crowd

Mercho solo Minute in G and other pieces featured a vocal duet by Marjorie Bourget and Paower. Mrs. Colby led the square dance instruction. Present were Carolyn Stace Janet Cohen Martha Brewer Hazel Warner Donna Guinn Ann Cohen J Brown Ann sr Marcia Marquis Marjorieget Isabelle Ohansen Madelyn Guerette Elsie Thayer Dorie Thompson Elaine Pinkham Helen Lermont Joan Batchelder Mimes Marie Michaud René Guinn and Patty Brewer.

Mercho Pinkham Marjorie Bourget Paewer Mrs. Colby Carolyn Stace Janet Cohen Martha Norma Brewer Hazel Warner Donna Guinn Ann Cohen J Brown Ann S R Marcia Marquis Marjorieget Isabelle Ohansen Madelyn Guerette Elsie Thayer Dorie Thompson Elaine Pinkham Helen Lemont Aeant Joan Batchelder M Mies Marie Michaud René Guinn Patty Brewer

Kateon Auxiliary Holds All Day Session at G A R Hall

Kateon Auxiliary met Thursday for an all day session at the G A R hall. Activities included a quilt tacking session and a box lunch supper. President Helen agnon led the business meeting and a new member Mrs Marion Cummings was initiated. The group plans a membership drive and a six o clock covered dish supper followed later by sewing for Bath’s needy children. The next meeting is January 19 with Christmas tree included.

Ernest .Edgar Kateon G. A. R. Hall Helen Agnon Ak R. Peine Bath Marion Cummings

Chatterabouts Elect Officers at House Meeting

The Chatterabouts met at Elaine Mitchell's home on Dummerstreet for a business meeting. Officers were elected and a social hour with refreshments followed. Attendees included Blanche Locke Mary McCrater Harriet Cotten Alberta Brooks Gladys Gamble and Elaine Mitchell. The next gathering will be at Blanche Locke's home on Cummings Street.

Elaine Mitchell Dummerstreet Blanche Locke Mary McCrater Harriet Cotten Alberta Brooks Gladys Gamble Locke Cummings Street

Fireside Club Dartball Evening At Winter Street

A small Fireside club gathering featured two dartball games as the Dodgers led by Bill Haggett defeated the Yankees led by Robert Lindgren 1-0 and 4-0. Ann MacLeod and Betty Newell led devotions. Ed win Pert oversaw the business meeting.

Winter Street Linwood Abbott Dodgers Bill Haggett Yankees Robert Lindgren Ann MacLeod Betty Newell Edwin Pert Hilda Bowers William Haggett Robert Shaw

Nequasset Mothers Club Holds January Meeting and Gift Exchange

Nequasset Mothers Club members gathered at Mrs. Ethel Blake's Woolwich home for the monthly business meeting and annual gift exchange. Hostess assisted by Violet Beals Ada Cross Marion Hanson and Gertrude Stacey. Next meeting planned at Kay Stevens State road in February with new members Elsie Stinson Tina Molson Kay Stevens and others attending.

Nequasset Mothers’ Club Ethel Blake Woolwich Violet Beals Ada Cross Marion Hanson Gertrude Stacey Kay Stevens State Road Elsie Stinson Tina Molson Ethel Seegars Evangeline Sparks Midge Maass Daisy Elwell Alice Baker Vera Fogg Marjorie Woerter Margaret Dodge Ruby Stinson Evelyn Baker

Winnegance Auxiliary Names Morse President

Mrs Elmer Morse was elected president of the auxiliary to the Winnegance Community Club at its annual election. Other officers elected include Mrs John Burgess vice president Mrs Danforth McDonald secretary re elected and Mrs Edwin Small treasurer re elected. This Thursday's meeting will be at the home of Mrs Walter Morse with Mrs Elmer Morse as hostess.

Elmer Morse Winnegance Community Club John Burgess Danforth McDonald Edwin Small Walter Morse

Colonial Club Hosts Midyear Tournament Preview

Morse High School principal Raymond Farnham spoke to the Colonial club about wartime interviews with Army prisoners at Camp Edwards. Donald Wilson announced the first half of the annual tournament will feature Woodfords club of Portland with events in bowling cribbage pool billiards and bridge. About 60 contestants from Woodfords are expected. Last year Colonial won the local half and Woodfords won the Portland half in a close competition.

Raymond Farnham Morse High School Colonial Club Camp Edwards Donald Wilson Woodfords’ Club Portland Woodfords

Colonial club nay revised by board meeting

The Colonial club was accepted as revised by the board of directors. The board received a vote of thanks for its work on the revision. After the meeting coffee and sandwiches were served.

Bers Colonial Club

Pilgrim Fellowship Discusses Liberal Arts Path at Central Church

Morse High School Pilgrim Fellowship members heard a talk on the teaching profession and school courses. The speaker explained why certain subjects are required and advised students to pursue liberal arts first, then specialize in a chosen field.

Raymond Farnham Morse High School Pilgrim Fellowship Central Church

Cosmopolitan Garden Club Plans Reorganization

Cosmopolitan members met to plan the reorganization of the Garden club and set committees for the year. Mrs. Charles Eaton of Auburn will speak at a forthcoming luncheon as the federation president, with a Jan 16 gazel ines meeting urged for Cosmopolitan members. The project aims to be underway by February 1.

Cosmopolitan Club Garden Club Club Charles Eaton Auburn State Federation of Garden Clubs Elizabeth Moffatt Garden Club

Bath Rifle and Pistol Association Elects Officers

The Bath Rifle and Pistol association held its annual meeting and elected officers for 1950 with George Hartsgrove as president and Donald Wilson as vice president. Other officers include Arthur Hall secretary H E Cooke Jr treasurer Phil Staley Jr executive officer A D Bragg range officer and Vinal King official scorer. The Gold team led eight and one and the Blue team nine and zero in the first half of the BRP season as the league prepares to begin the second half next week.

Bath Rifle and Pistol Association George Hartsgrove Donald Wilson Arthur Hall H. E. Cooke, Jr Phil Staley, Jr A. D. Bragg Vinal King

Central Church League Plans Dances and Auction

The Central Church League met to announce the next dance session on Friday evening January 20 at the parish house. The January Activities committee served apple pie ice cream and coffee. A scotch auction will be held at next Monday's meeting with members asked to bring an article. Hostesses for the event are Mrs Edward McMann and Mrs Colin Carlisle.

Central Church League League Donald Page Clyde Ambrose Herbert Page Edward McMann Colin Carlisle

Bath Ministers Hear Elwin Wilson on India Visit

Rev. Elwin L. Wilson of Orono Methodist church spoke at the Bath Ministers Association gathering at Corliss Street church. He described his India trip with illustrated slides, aided by his wife the author of Prince of Egypt. Rev. C. C. Sargent led the meeting and Lent services plan was outlined for release later.

Elwin L. Wilson Methodist Church of Orono Bath Ministers Association Corliss Street Wilson India Egypt C. C. Sargent

Central Church Men's Club Roads Toward Scout Banquet and Card Party

The Central church Men’s Club met at the parish house with unusually large attendance. The Boy Scout Cub Pack sponsored by the club plans a Father-Son Banquet on February 28 to celebrate the Blue and Gold Anniversary. A card party is set for February 21 and a Women's League event for January 20. The meeting featured sound movies Desert Venture and Life On a Tanker by M. W. Sewall & Co with Leon Beal as projectionist and Praised for detail and industry insight.

Central Church Parish House Deering Ladies’ Aid Women’s League M. W. Sewall & Co

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