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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1952
Page
6
A Bath society column lists residents at home and visiting from Bath and Augusta. It notes Mrs. Seth Mullin and others hosting a council meeting, visits by Dr. Bagdikian and Otis L. Carver of General Motors, local births, engagements, and a wedding invitation for Miss Simonne Coulombe. Also mentioned are hospital stays, moves, and community activities among Bath, West Bath, and nearby towns.
Gar Mussenden is noted at Bath House Gorm for his actions in a historical context, with partial wording suggesting a biographical or local-interest blurb. The fragment preserves names and a place but lacks complete events or dates for fuller context.
Paul K. Niven Jr of CBS London conducted a Friday morning interview with Capt. Kurt Carlsen, heroic captain of the American freighter Flying Enterprise, which sank in the North Atlantic. Niven is son of Paul K. Niven editor of the Brunswick Record and grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Frank B. Nichols of Bath.
Mr and Mrs Raymond H ee a one car carry to pass weekend with Hon and Mrs Arthur Sewall at Stone House farm.
Cpl Ardenne Haines of North Bath, home after several weeks, meets fellow Bath soldier Cpl Robert Miller of 220 Center Street, son of Mr and Mrs Lynwood Miller, in a chance reunion that brings gladness to families.
Mrs Edwin Mutchins of Hamilton Massachusetts is visiting her parents Mr and Mrs William Craft of 1185 Washington Street.
City notice lists Mildred Hooper Trott daughter of Mrs. Adelaide S Hooper and the late F Noel D Hooper and F Waldo son of Mrs Noel W Campbell of Oliver Street as engaged. Omar R King yard manager at Bath Iron Works is a Memorial hospital patient on High Street.
Hon. Percival P Baxter and Edward Tomlinson of Portland will dine with Admiral and Mrs Claude Gillette of Washington Street Sunday. Percival Baxter recently returned from Ree with Guy Gannett of Portland. Mr and Mrs Horatio White and children of Brunswick visited Mrs White’s parents Mr and Mrs Albert Losier in Russell.
Mr and Mrs John Hayden of Chicago announce the birth of a son named Frank. Mrs Hayden is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Bruce H M White of Brunswick and the granddaughter of Hon and Mrs Rupert H Baxter of Washington Street.
Pfc. Henry Albert Jr. of the U S Air Force comes back to Ar Eva New York after a two week visit with his parents Mrs. Henry Albert and Mr. Henry Albert and with Mrs. Marjorie Miller of 60 Heath Lane and Lewis Steel. The couple wed Friday January 4 at a church with J C Clifford Sargent officiating attended by Mr and Mrs Bragdon of Brunswick. They will reside at 60 Heath Lane. Mr Steel works as a well driller in Jackman.
Mrs W Smith returns to her Bruunswick home after Memorial hospital surgery. Mrs Mary Dorr and her daughters Donna Diane and Mary Elaine left Friday for Silver Springs Maryland where they will reside. While in Bath they lived at 56 Heath Lane.
Jackie Hart, a Morse High School junior, is listed as confined to home with a virus. The notice names Mr and Mrs Raymond Trott of Providence as guests of Hon and Mrs Arthur Sewall at Stone House Farm, with a small supper planned this evening.
Pierce and Seinohne Sr. See visit tents in Liberty at the camp of Mr. and Mrs. Dwight Pierce. Mrs. Army Parker celebrated her 92nd birthday Monday at home with husband George R. Perry and family members sending cards and Sey cakes. Mr. and Mrs. Madison A. Moore from Portland, formerly Bath, visited Saturday.
Mrs Donald Hinds of 2 Bailey Street assumes duties in the Office of Concorder John W Quarrington, succeeding Miss Elizabeth Ingley who left Tuesday to join the Women's Army Corps.
A Department air signal unit with U.S. forces arrived in Japan and assisted during the Christmas season at the Miyagi Prefecture estate center in Sendai City. Pic. Albertson joined the Women’s Army Corps in February 1951 after attending Ann Arbor, Michigan, Highway and Wayne University in Detroit.
Mrs. a Magee of Wa cona notes Pfc David Dearborn stationed in Many near Salzburg praising the country and climate. Capt Edson Whitehurst U S Navy joins Mrs Whitehurst at Garden street home for two weeks. he serves as chief of staff of destroyer Flotilla No 4 based at Norfolk. Nearby, Mr and Mrs Arthur Johnson and Mr and Mrs Edward Sewall visit Bangor and California relatives during spring travel.
Mrs. and Mrs. Robert Clunie and family of Oak Street are recorded as passing Say in Rothland in a brief local notice noting a family event and residence.
Mr and Mrs Warren Rogers of Lambert Park announce the birth of a daughter at Central Maine General Hospital Lewiston on Friday The baby has been named Patricia Ann Mrs Rogers is the former Frances Callan daughter of Mr and Mrs James P Callan North street Dundalk McInnes arrived home Sunday evening after several days in New York City He reports that Mrs McInnes who submitted to surgery in New York City is progressing very satisfactorily
Le Sade epich attended a Tidewater group event in New York City on Friday night. Mr and Mrs Merle C Niles of 717 Middle Street visited Tidewater’s Revere Massachusetts plant last week. Monday Contract Club of Bath traveled to Boothbay Harbor for a luncheon hosted by Mrs Donald S Sewall with out of town guest Mrs Raymond H Trott of Providence.
John Simms of Webb Institute New York spent the weekend with Robert Baker. Simms is employed by Frank Sample Inc Boothbay for a 10 week work period tied to his studies and will return to Webb Institute after completing it. He is a classmate of Thomas Smith son of Mrs Claude Gillette of Washington.
Mrs William H Davis of Granite Street is spending the winter in Clearwater Florida as a seasonal resident.
Cpl and Mrs Louis Bergeron welcomed a baby daughter named Linda Kay at Memorial Hospital the newborn weighing seven pounds two ounces. Mrs Bergeron formerly Beatrice Bronson is daughter of Mrs Fareda Bronson of 23 Maple. Mr and Mrs Elmer Allard of Mechanic Falls were Sunday guests of Semen McElroy at 29 High Street.
A sergeant recently returned from Korea spent the weekend with his mother, Mrs. Roxanna Liberty Street, in a homefront family moment highlighting reunion and ties.
Mrs Carl L Linekin on leave from Hilyard Pharmacy where she works as a clerk is a patient at the Osteopathic hospital in the city. The notice confirms her service status and current medical placement as reported.
Rev. Arvid L. Anderson of Corliss Street Baptist Church and his daughter Ingrid visited Mrs. Lars Ande of Raalph, Mass., and Anderson's parents two days ago for Mr. poh mie b irthday.
Richard Dannals and Cpl. tsyd Durrell arrived at Fort Hancock New Jersey for furloughs with Bath's AAA Gun Battalion. Torrey stationed Yokohama Japan is due in port aboard the U S Wisconsin. Fra brother of Richard and John Durrell of Afrowsic noted among families awaiting word of service members.
Gertrude A. Pratt of 80 Green Street has been promoted to captain while serving with the 279th General Hospital in Japan. The 279th General Hospital under the Southwestern Command supplied UN forces in Korea and U S forces in Japan. Pratt, an Army nurse, attended Morse High School and received the Japanese Occupation Ribbon and the Korean Service Ribbon.
Harold A. Staples son of Mrs Madge K Trask of 47 oe road has been promoted to sergeant while serving in Tokyo with the Rain Base Topographic unit. Assigned to the battalion outpost he has been in the Far East since August 1951.
Pfc. Fred L. Baker of the U S Air Force announces he would like to hear from friends. He is stationed at Sampson Air Force Base and lists his address with the first five letters matching their car registration plate. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Clyde K Baker of Nequasset Road Golwich.
Mr and Mrs George Good of 1155 Washington Street depart by plane to Miami Beach Florida to visit Mrs Goodwins daughter and her husband. They also plan to visit Mrs Goodwins sister in St Petersburg while Mr Goodwin, employed at Hyde Windlass Co machine shop, takes a two week vacation and Mrs Goodwin plans a longer stay with the Grevers.
Mr and Mrs Al Halpin arrive back in Ashland Massachusetts Monday following a weekend with Mrs Halpins parents Mr and Mrs Abraham Kramer of 67 Court Street Everett Parker a Dartmouth senior and his two roommates recently had a letter published in the Saturday Evening Post they wrote to the editor about a post in Now Everett is a son of Mr and Mrs John Parker of 40 Summer Street Mrs William Thornton of Woolwich is confined to her home by the flu
Mr and Mrs Thornton Henderson of North Street are visiting Mrs Hendersons sister and her husband Mr and Mrs John D D McNish Jr of Wellesley.
Mrs James T Bonney patient at Memorial hospital shows improving condition. Mrs Frank W Danforth and Miss Eleanor Danforth of 1075 Street attended Coburn Classical Institute and Higgins Classical Institute in Waterville Saturday. Frank W Danforth Jr, son of the Danforths, is basketball coach at Higgins in Charleston. Mr and Mrs Arthur and of Mexico were weekend visitors calling on a Humber 3 formerly sited in Lambert Park.
Barbara King, deepen odle and Mrs. Robert W. K 16nd street, has resumed the dental office of ten Stephenson follies over a month's sick absence.
Fragmentary notes place Col. Frank Smith of Battery B 703rd AAA at Fort Wayne then Batpleng Kittery and Boston, with unreadable segments about weekend plans and an event in Boston.
Isabella’s chapter met with Past Regent Vivian Kronstrand presiding. Mae Carter was rei. A letter from St Lula Home S08 Boys thanked for Christmas candy. January social on the 22 will swap gifts. poor group to meet January 15. Banquet plans under Kronstrand and Louise Edgett. Communion Sunday Feb 3 at 7:30 mass. February social hosts listed.
St Marys Guild of Grace Episcopal church met Tuesday to elect officers for the new year. Supper was served under Mrs Fred D Hill. Officers named were Mrs W I Voorhees president Mrs Walter Hill vice president Mrs Anneth Brown secretary and Mrs Arbert Calderwood treasurer. The vice president was newly elected but others were re elected. After the business session the New Years tree with gifts and jokes followed.
Members of the Busy Beavers Club hosted at Mrs. Charles Dorsey’s home on Russell Street to honor Miss Elizabeth Dingley who is set to join the Woman's Army Corps. She received a gold cigarette case and a cake inscribed Pvt Betty Dingley as guests noted her role as secretary to Court Recorder John W. Quarrington. Dingley departs January 15 for initial training at Fort Lee Virginia.
Bath Extension Service gathered 14 members at Mrs. Catherine Talbot’s 625 High Street for a session led by President Mrs. Shirley Caverly. They organized clothing for Korea pickups and learned lamp shade slip covers under Mrs. Isa Low. Hostesses Mrs. George Oliver and Mrs. Talbot served refreshments. The next meeting set for Feb 7 at Mrs. Bernice Orcutt’s home will cover Better Health Buys For Your Food Dollar led by the home demonstration agent.
Club Forty-Two met Wednesday with new president Mrs Edward Jones conducting a session focused on naming standing committees. Council members for the year include Mrs Robert Footer chairman and several others. additional committees listed with chairs and members.
A fragment notes a 6 30 p m start for an upcoming Raiders matchup with Eagles at a venue in Bwick. The unreadable OCR hints at a nearby event time but lacks clear teams or location.
The Legion Auxiliary outlines a Christmas welfare card party hosted by Mane Peete with prizes by Mrs Leavitt and refreshments by Mrs Fin Ham. Hostesses include Mrs Bernard Pratt and Mrs Lucy nd. The next meeting will be at Mrs Ogord's home, 173 Oak Street, January 28.
Genesta Circle held its annual meeting at 31 Willey Street. Anna McCabe named Mrs To Games were played and refreshments served. Hosts included Mrs Edith Rich Mrs E Morse Mrs Martha Bertra and others listed Hathorne LeMoine Brooks and more.
Central Congregational church Ladies Aid met Friday afternoon with good attendance. Hostesses Mrs Eleanor Ferguson and Nellie Lord led a brief business session. The Bath Council of Church Women was mentioned in a short report.
A local Winter Street Aid meeting featured several poems read by Mrs. Seat avitt and others. The gathering included committee members such as Ma am ts Gaknon and fan A, with attendees like Jo Sylvan Tea and Mrs. Frank Free among the names mentioned.
Nurses' Alumni of Bath Memorial Hospital met at the Cosmopolitan Club. All officers were re-elected for another term: Mary Leonard president, Constance Allen secretary, Bernice Brown treasurer. Annual reports were read and committee updates given.
Fae Coe chairs the Candy annual New Year tree event. Mrs Ja Moses Howard and Mrs Maliett attended along with members. At the next meeting Feb 7, Mrs Jacob Smith Mrs Samuel Levin and Mrs Kurt Diamant will serve on the Pro gram committee.
An evening gathering featured Sasha and a native cos group with a short business session. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Bonney, Mr and Mrs Steen, Mr and Mrs Lord, and numerous others such as Comdr and Mrs Robert Knox and Mrs Greta Green.
Sagadahocetry Mothers Club met Thursday at Mrs Robin ov s home with Mrs Ha Rad as co host. A brief business session preceded canasta. The next meeting is planned for January 24 with location to be announced.
Phi Kappa Delta club met Wednesday at the Community Center with Mrs. Barbara Greve presiding. Members formed a committee to work on repairs and curtains, set a date for a food sale, and discussed refreshments. Attendees included Mrs. Ayres Philbrick, Mrs. William K Stars Kakos, Mrs. Grace Young, Mrs. Morris Smart, Mrs. Aubrey Steen Jr., Miss Sally, and Miss Virginia Cannon.
Mrs Lynn B and fellow Inner Wheel members gathered at 907 High Street on Thursday. Co-hostesses Mrs Bussey Mrs Joiner Mrs Ralph Warren and George J attended with 19 members and one guest. The program was omitted for business. Next meeting January 24 at Mrs Loring Addison 191 Center Street.
Suburb Civic Club met Thursday at Winneganee Community Club with Vice President Mrs Thatcher P presiding in absence of ill President Mrs Edwin Small. Eighteen men and guest Mrs Frank Kin ish attended. Members voted to purchase new equipment for the community house and install some items. appointments to committees for the January 17 party were announced, led by Mrs Elmer Morse as general chairman with Emery Footer co chair and others. A surprise stork shower for James Comeau was described as decorations and gifts enhanced the event.
Evening gathering at the Masonic Temple featured the newly formed DeMolay chapter performing a formal ceremony and rites with members in ceremonial attire and official acts marking the initiation and chapter activities.
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