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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1947
Page
6
Mrs. Ernest Wood and others send greetings while Bath residents report births travels hospital stays and milestones. The Bath Iron Works workforce returns to duties as families visit Portland Boston Augusta and California for events and country life at Corliss and Middle streets.
The March of Dimes ball plans seating for parties of up to ten with larger groups seated nearby. Tickets and reserved seats cost 1.50 each, with mailings to begin January 15. Dancing runs 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. at the Armory, with decorations expected to surpass last year’s. Local volunteers from Bath and surrounding communities contribute to the fundraising effort. Contact listed ladies and organizers for ticket arrangements.
Fire in Color iene produces bright lights and more. They claim advancement in lighting and performance.
Mrs Priscilla Campbell spoke on the committee delivering hot lunches to primary pupils at the Red Brick school house. Mrs MacLaren outlined early efforts while Mrs Campbell, chair of the Mothers club, described ongoing work. The lunch program has State type A approval and is meeting requirements.
Much interest is shown in the Rise Stevens concert to be held in Lewiston on Thursday night January 16. A bus is chartered to depart Hilyard's drug store at 6 30 p m for Bath residents attending the performance. At least 25 signups are needed with calls to Mrs Fred D Hill by Wednesday night. If weather turns adverse the trip will be canceled.
Probate court documents list Henry S. Starbird real estate in Bowdeinham granted to Norman E. Curtis as administrator. John T. Doyle estate in Bath licensed to Allan Spear as guardian. John Harold Johnson estate in Bath licensed to Katherine M. Johnson as guardian. Widow Etta W. Child petitions for Widow’s Estate William M. Child of Bath.
Poland reports it has shipped 100000 tons of cement to the Soviet Union over a six month period. The export reflects ongoing trade relations between the two states amid postwar reconstruction efforts.
Fragmentary report mentions a memorial crusade with tasks and dates left unread. It notes a mover and helper named Mrs Next meeting scheduled for February 4.
Nightingale Club meets at Edgett Street with guest Miss Arline and Mrs. Arthur King hosting January 29. The event will feature a program and social gathering.
Sterling Bible Class of Street Arch met last week to discuss the World Crusade related church topics. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Hunt and Mrs. MelIntire. An exchange of gifts followed. The next meeting will be Feb. 3 in the afternoon in the small vestry.
Stamp club met at the parish house on Oak street Wednesday of last week with President Harry L. Day presiding. Otis Card and Harry Day were named to a committee on entertainment and Mrs. Pauline Newell with Mrs. Ethel Green to handle refreshments. Present were Mrs. Helen Fields, Mrs. David Alkazin, Rev. C. M. Tubbs, Miss Alice Norris, Mrs. Edgar L. Drake, Mrs. Blanche Locke, Mrs. Munsey, Mrs. Lila Merry and two guests, Edwin Pert and Robert Sharkey.
The Winter Street church Ladies Aid met Friday in the ladies room with a noon luncheon for 65 served by Mrs. Fred Foote and committee. A meeting followed and a January 17 session was planned with committees named. The group voted to host the annual Red Cross banquet on January 29 and held a successful white elephant sale led by Rev. Joseph O. Purdue.
A Lowell Zemaple led year end meeting as charter was saved and records kept intact. A birthday toast for Mrs. Dorothy Stone was presented while refreshments were served by Mrs. Sarah Garcelon.
The Senior Girls class elected officers and agreed to cooperate in organizing a junior A unit. Names and votes were to be finalized at the next meeting the last week of January. Supper committee members listed as Beverly, Stevenson, and Barbara Sur- continue in the planning.
A district meeting at the Lewis Town church last Monday featured attendees Ann Stevenson Betsy Norma Nickerson and David Drake. The program included a supper and a candlelight worship service.
Sp sion and a direction meeting will be held at the Beacon Street church in March with details to be announced by organizers.
The Daughters of Isabella Sacredment Seeds and Elizabeth Circle of Portland plan a series of card parties in January to raise funds. Mrs. hoel Dutton heads the social committee and invites members to host events at their homes. An event on January 21 will include a served banquet. attendees should notify Regent Mrs. Arsenault at 876-M for transportation and banquet arrangements.
In the seventh grade room at Central Nast a Teen Age Sewing circle of the 4 H club met for lunch and a business session led by Vice President Stackpole. Li Fuller was elected treasurer, a penny collection was planned, and members will study button hole stitching with Mrs Granville Calby leading. Doris Alexander won prizes for fundraising.
Theresa Cédlia Johnson, Lydia Sprague and Mrs Colby are referenced in a listing or notice as part of a sequence of names.
On March 5 the Postmen's Auxiliary gathered at Elsie Hodgkins home on Washington street for a social hour after the tree and refreshments. Attendees included Mrs. Oscar Tanguay, Mrs. Cyril Varney, Mrs. John Gillespie, Mrs. Elsie, Mrs. Sarah Wakefield, Lloyd Hooker, Mrs. James McLaughlin and Miss Cornish.
Crocker president Miss Ma RN. Blair co secretary, Mrs. W Blair, Alden Anderson attended. Twenty one were present. Next meeting set for February 13 with committee member Mrs. Ralph Warren and Miss Marion.
Ramona council met after a Pocahontas observance with service at 6 30 under Mrs. Lucilla Blake and Mrs. Annie Wilson. The meeting followed at 8 o clock with the raising of the flag and installation by the Department. Great Pocahonta s.
Maree hice. Halen Sd Leonhantens Stew Frances Williams Winona and Lillian Warner Pocahontas Mrs Florence the retiring Mrs Frances Warner received a gift from the Council. There was a large attendance of members. The next meeting will be Jan. 23.
The Winter Street Men’s Club held a meeting with Captain D. Welety ambling remarks on Alaska waters and film action. Henry D. Small organized the supper committee for the next gathering. Geo Sargent, Bath Opera House manager, spoke on The American Theatre in Transition. A Father and Son supper was planned for February and Boy Scout Troop invited. thanks were given to Hollis Garey for a ventilation fan. supper served by the Ladies’ Auxiliary.
The January gathering of Girl Scout Leaders was hosted by Mrs. Percy R Low with 16 leaders present. Mrs. J Russell Grant, the president, chaired the meeting as Mrs. Charles Hoebel outlined the Council’s afternoon activities. Page continues on Seven.
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