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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1953
Page
5
Community notices list visits, medicals, travel, and family events involving residents of Bath and nearby areas. Entries mention nursing home stays, hospital recoveries, vacations, returned students, military assignments, and social gatherings spanning Bath, West Bath, and Kennebec Circle.
Mrs Mae Hagan of Georgetown Center returns from Portland where she was a medical patient at Maine General Hospital for two weeks. Carrie Carlisle of Wiscasset visits her mother Mrs Nellie Brown in Bath. Mrs Lionel White of Auburn recently visited her mother Mrs Harry E Cornish in Bath. Camilla Costain returns to Regis College after holidays with her parents on Granite street. Mildred G Nichols of Middle street and Kathenne Conley of Page street spent the weekend in Portland. Donald Morse son of Mr and Mrs Franklin Morse of Valley road is a surgical patient at Memorial Hospital after a hernia operation. he turns four on Feb 16. Jean Garbett, student nurse at Eastern Maine General School of Nursing in Bangor, spends two weeks at home on Western Avenue. Kenneth London and family relocate from Rockland to Bath. he joins Bath Iron Works. Bruce London remains in Rockland to finish high school before joining family in Bath. Chester A Totman of 424 Washington street underwent major surgery at Memorial Hospital and is reported comfortable. Harold L Allen, pastor of Corliss Street church, recovering from emergency appendectomy at Memorial Hospital. Rev Dr David L Wilson to fill pulpit during absence.
Mrs Edmund Staples spoke at the Officers Wives dessert meeting January 6 at the Brunswick Naval Air Station Officers club. Miss Gail Newman a 13 year old surgical patient at Memorial Hospital. Verrill Long and family weekend in East Blue Hill. Mr and Mrs Lawrence Lord hosted by Mrs Leonard Lord in Fitts Street. Dirigo Court annual meeting at Odd Fellows Temple. Mrs Theresa Hill and Miss Sadis Coombs visited Richmond for a WCTU meeting. Mrs Mary Dorr returned to Silver Springs Maryland after a week with Nimard Fifield. Mrs Sadie Davis and Pearl Campbell honored at Pine Cone Lodge anniversary in Portland. Beverly Barnes and Richard St Pierre attended Icecapades. Lawrence R Vail hosted byCharles MacMahon in Georgetown Center.
Reginald G. Lord of Brownlea Nebraska resumes teaching at Brownlea High School after holidays spent at home and with his grandmother Mrs Caleb Burns. He traveled to Maine by auto with a college friend who stayed with relatives in Presque Isle for the holidays.
Mrs. Rena Vigne and her daughter Mrs. James Mallard of Sagadahoc Ferry reside together and she is a patient at Sisters Hospital in Waterville for treatment.
Sanford Brown of Sagadahoc Ferry in Bath is a Memorial Hospital patient after Monday surgery. His nine year old son Billy has been at the hospital since October, missing a Christmas home visit before returning the day after.
The correspondent notes plans for a service member to return home in late spring or early summer after completing 30 months in the Orient with the 279th General Hospital. A prior letter said arrival in Bath was set for February 1 before changed orders. Linwood C. Miller, son of Mr and Mrs Percy Miller, enlisted in the U S Air Corps December 29 and trains at Sampson Field Geneva New York after Morse High graduation in 1950.
Mrs Lucy Pike and son Sumner Bragdon enjoy a California winter while Mrs Pike works as a practical nurse. Bath retirees Mr and Mrs William Dryman vacation in Asheville. Ralph King Jr U S N to finish boot at Bainbridge. Local families relocate to Littleton and Bath friends move after 30 years. Lions club talk prompts Sea service project. Fisher Junior College students aid March of Dimes campaign in Boston. Beacon secretaries support Red Cross and Community Fund.
Mrs. Melvin Henderson and daughter Melissa return to their North Street home after spending the holidays with Mrs. Henderson's parents Mr. and Mrs. Edward P. Curtis of Rochester New York.
Mr and Mrs George Musk entertained Sunday noon at their Washington street home for Mr and Mrs Arthur Sweeney of South Freeport who were recently married Mr Sweeney from Andover Mass where the Musks previously resided Mr and Mrs Spaulding Bisbee were out of town guests
Mrs Donald Munsey of Center street returns home from Memorial hospital where she had been a virus patient for ten days.
A read Tuesday meeting notes dessert and coffee, with Christmas project reports. Mrs. William Jam Turpie and Miss It was Be Seveneth rum mage appoints Geindne bee Lin wood Haynes, Mrs. Paul Akeley and Mrs. Nathan Watson named. A covered dish supper is planned for January 20 at 7 PM at 8 North Street with Nathan Watson as chairman. John M. Conley Jr. led gram duties. other organizers listed include A. Greene Jr., Mrs. Os good, Clyde Ambrose, Albert Thomas Bourque, Jean Or Danforth, and John M. present.
The Woman's Department of the Greater Council of Churches of Bath meets January 16 at Corliss Street church at 2 30 p m. Guest speaker is Mrs Glenn R McIntire of Brunswick on The Task of the Church With Regard to the Aged. Tea served. all Bath women invited.
Mrs. Hannah Miller hosted the Thimple club last Wednesday with a New Year supper and night at Mrs. Russell Kenney s home on Federal street. The gathering featured sewing and hand work with refreshments. Next meeting will be at Mrs. Ruth McKenzie s Court street. Present were Ada Milliken Hulda Stewart Flossie Jewell Laurice Blake Ruth McKenzie Dorothy Kenney and Ruby Hooker.
The Temperance Council Youth group met at Mitchell School appointing Gloria Swearingen to lead achievement posters and Cynthia MacDonald to oversee flannelgraph project on Frances Willard. They announced a poster contest with first and second prizes at the January 21 meeting, and scrapbooks will be donated to sick and shut ins after a game period and closing pledge.
Bath Extension Service session held Thursday at 7 30 in Hyde Park Community building with Mrs Frank Kenyon presiding under Mrs George Stimpson guidance. Members viewed knit bags drawstring bags place mats and sofa pillows with coffee and dessert served by hostesses Mrs Howard Crocker and Mrs William Kelley. Next meeting February 5 will feature rug braiding instruction.
The Twin Bees club of Bath and Brunswick, formed by former chiefs of Lowell Temple and Al vah Young Temple, held a New Year’s party with Susie Darrah. Nellie Dunning, absent due to illness, was welcomed back. Refreshments included salad finger rolls chips relishes cakes and coffee served by Lois Knight and Emily Williams.
A sequence of female names appears in a local society column including Sadie Garcelon Parol Tre a Viola Melzard Knight Nellie Beag Sophie Mikels Gertrude Stewart Wallace Emily William and Susie Darrah reflecting social event listings and memberships in the community.
Free Will Workers of Corliss Street church gathered Wednesday with 22 in attendance. The treasurer reported the sale as the largest in the church's history and many quilts were displayed with more to be done. Mrs. Harold Allen said her husband is improving at Memorial hospital after an emergency appendectomy. Miss Lillian F. Fisher, longtime member, attended and was honored by friends as the new school named for her approaches. Mrs. Walker received a chatelaine pencil for years as class president. A New Year tree and gifts followed, with tea served on lap trays and a holiday centerpiece on the table.
The Suburb Civic club met Thursday with 17 members present. Vice President Mrs Elmer Morse acted in place of President Mrs Thatcher Pinkham. Resignation of publicity chair Mrs Myra Pennell accepted and Mrs Duncan Farrell named. Donation to the March of Dimes voted. January project discussed.
Memorial Hospital Nurses Alumnae Association ended 1852 activities with a Thursday meeting at the Cosmopolitan club and elected 1953 officers including Mrs. Fred Thompson as president and Mrs. Alfred McCabe as vice president.
Eta Chapter Delta Kappa Gamma held a covered dish luncheon at Mrs. Ruth C Trueworthy's home with special guests Howard Bowen Maine education official and Lor ing Addison superintendent of schools. Bowen spoke on school legislation and Maine's education questions and answered audience questions. Plans were made for the Delta Kappa Gamma State convention to be held in Bath in April. Hostesses named include Mrs. Charlotte Hil yard Mrs. Berenice Colby and Miss.
The article lists Catherine Leonard Miss Ha Flye Mrs Ruth Watts and Louise Mayo as for 4 Ventionco. It names luncheon tree chairs Mrs Helen C Mrs Eliza beth Yom Hayes Miss Annerson Miss Phyllis Rolfe Miss ae Irish and Mrs Adele Woodward. An Era chapter dessert bridge will be hosted Jan 19 at members homes with chairmen Miss Anne Thompson and Mrs Hope Hersom. Members present at Saturday's meeting include Phyllis Rolfe Harriet Frye Ruth Watt Amy Irish Dorothy Plummer Adele B Woodward Charlotte Hilyard Anne Thompson Helen Hayes Lillian Fisher Louise Mayo Catherine Leonard Elizabeth Young Eleanor Danforth Trueworthy.
Lieut Ronald C Oulton wounded in Korea spoke to the Central Arch Couples club stressing blood for the armed forces in Korea. A covered dish supper preceded the talk and officers were elected at the business meeting with George Van Wynen as president and Leonard Thombs and Leon Robbins as officers.
Teen age 4 H club held a New Year party at the home of Ann and Janet Cohen of Old Jean Brown. Orono trip talk by Brown covered a recent State 4 H camp visit on Dec 29 30 and 31. gifts exchanged. Mrs Granville Colby presented earrings and a pin to the hostesses. Colby planned a polio tag day on streets this Saturday marking the eighth year of the drive. Colby class at Central Grammar to assist. refreshments served. Attendees included Una Witham Jean Brown Ann Cohen Janet Cohen Martha Holmes Marion Holmes Beverly Akeley Dorothy Thompson Ellen nee. Next meeting at the leader's home Tuesday night.
Queen Esther Lodge members and other Bath residents joined a reception at Pine Cone Lodge in Wiscasset Saturday honoring Dorothy M. Fulton district deputy president and Marjorie Niles district deputy marshal. Guests included Herbert M. Lermond and Harris Rodick. despite a storm, attendance was strong with many Bath figures in the receiving line.
Queen Esther Rebekah Lodge joined Odd Fellows and Maine branches in supporting the polio fight by helping purchase respirators. A recent supper at the Odd Fellows Temple highlighted community fundraising efforts.
A former businessman explains a supper fund to add to the respirator purchase plan for the state. The project funds will be used to buy respirators for any person in need. Queen Esther Rebekah Lodge recently toured the Odd Fellows Home in Auburn and viewed a respirator. Lincoln Lodge Brothers Night on January 22 will feature a supper and entertainment for Odd Fellows members.
A large turnout at the American Legion Open House at American Hall featured informal talks by post members, followed by refreshments and a social hour. Commander Forrest C. Legard led the event as speakers included William Milliken and Francis Mc, signaling strong interest in membership during the campaign this month.
The Inner Wheel met at Mrs. Marius Page home to choose finalists for the annual Junior Prize Speaking contest. Judges found it hard to pick as this year’s selections were especially strong. The afternoon included textile painting demonstration by Mrs. Raphael and plans for the next meeting at Mrs. Charles T. Smallman’s home with refreshments by Mrs. Phyllis Addison and Mrs. John Parker.
Miss Jane Ledyard, daughter of Mr and Mrs James P Led yard of Lincoln street, was elected worthy advisor of Rainbow Assembly at a Monday meeting in Masonic Temple. Carolyn McKay was named worthy associate advisor and other officers including Rena Lee, Waneta Estes, Kathryn Libby, Roberta Morse, Patricia Atwood were chosen for one year. Installations planned for late January with Betty Newell as installing Worthy Advisor. Mrs Evelyn Morse re elected mother advisor for another year marking her seventh year on February 1.
Mrs William H McGlinchy of 304 Washington directs Bath Business and Professional Women’s Club choral group hosting a New Year’s tree. A 6 30 buffet followed by gift exchange and a rehearsal led by McGlinchy with Mrs Carl Albee at piano. Guest Mrs Edmund Staples attended.
At the Colonial club meeting 50 members discussed tournaments with the Woodsfords club and the Elks. Dates will be announced. Frank Lawrence urged sign ups for the Pool and Billiard Tourney. Steve Graham showcased card tricks including Little Joe. A Sports Night on February’s second Monday was announced.
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