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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jan 19, 1950

Page

5

Miss Cunningham Attends Boston Dancing Teachers Course

Miss Mary Cunningham traveled to Boston for a one day course with the Boston Dancing Teachers’ club at a members only hotel. The event featured masters Aubrey Hutchins Carlos and Fred LeQuoine. She stayed with her cousin Mr and Mrs Peter Carlton of Hyde Park.

Mary Cunningham Boston Boston Dancing Teachers’ Club Aubrey Hutchins New York Carlos New York City Fred LeQuoine

Local Moves and Social Visits Reported

Fred Morton of 378 Middle Street checked into Maine General Hospital in Portland last week for tests and treatment. Mrs Morton stays with her son at 89 Lane Avenue in Riverton. Mrs Harold Tobey hosted her card club at 21 Willow Street recently.

Fred Morton Middle Street Maine General Hospital Portland Mrs. Morton Lane Avenue Riverton Harold Tobey Willow Street

Local social notes from Bath area and beyond

Mr and Mrs Robert Fox hosted a dinner birthday for Mr Fox. Morris S Povich returned from Boston where Mrs Donald Crocker is hospitalized at Peter Bent Brigham in Boston. A son named Michael Timothy was born to Mr and Mrs Orrin Crosby of Rome New York formerly Bath. Mrs Elmer Morsey hosted the Ladies Auxiliary of the Winnegance Community club. Edward W Hamblett and wife celebrated 32nd wedding anniversary with a canasta party at their Pratt Street home. Guests included several couples and officers. Mrs Emma Ehlers is ill at home. Gay Bonney celebrated her 13th birthday with a dinner party at her Park Street home. Visitors include Mrs Donald Emero and Mrs Norman Adams from Andrews Road in Portland.

Michael Timothy Orrin Crosby Rome, N. Y Bath Elmer Morsey Winnegance Edward W. Hamblett Pratt Street Frank Fortier Miachel Reardon Christopher Gill Francis Bellew Wilbur Fowden Ernest Jacobs Robert Hamblett James McLaughlin Gay Bonney Dean R. Bonney Park Street Janice Hanna Pauline Kelley Carol Fitzgerald Jean Dow Ellen James David Pye Robert Haggett George Coombs George Langbehn Arthur Mayo Kenneth Perry Margaret Hanscom

Trufants Move to Bath Open Grove Street Homestead

Mr and Mrs Irving Trufant former Bath residents now live in Harpswell and have moved back to Bath to open the Weeks homestead on Grove Street. Mrs Trufant was born Olive Weeks. Clifford Newall son of Mr and Mrs Edward Newall of Wesley Lane is a patient at Memorial Hospital under observation.

Irving Trufant Bath Harpswell Weeks Grove Street Trufant Olive Weeks Clifford Newall Edward Newall Wesley Lane Memorial Hospital

Ello Family Returns Home After Three-Week Visit

Mrs. Frank Ello and her son Frank Jr of Carteret New Jersey return to their home Friday evening after a three week stay as guests of Mrs. Ello's sister and Mr and Mrs Mark P Hanna of 1487 Washington Street.

Frank Ello Frank, Jr Carteret, N. J Ello Mark P. Hanna Washington Street

Mrs Clifton Estes Visits Lisbon Falls Friday Morning

Mrs Clifton Estes of Noble Avenue spent Friday morning as a visitor in Lisbon Falls.

Clifton Estes Noble Avenue Lisbon Falls

Local Notes on Residents and Visitors

Miss Mary Ellen Quinlan of Augusta State House Finance staff spent the weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Quinlan of 95 Lincoln Street. Mrs. Royce Crowley has returned home after visiting her sister in Winthrop. Mrs. Frances Clark, after days with her son Mr. and Mrs. Melville Clark of Portsmouth New Hampshire, returns to her Washington Street home. Richard Palmer at 85 Union Street is confined by illness and would welcome notes from friends.

Mary Ellen Quinlan State Commission of Finance State House Augusta Charles E. Quinlan Lincoln Street Royce Crowley Middle Street Winthrop Frances Clark Melville Clark Portsmouth N. H Washington Street Richard Palmer Union Street

Mrs Hamblett Hosts Luncheon Party at Pratt Street Home

Mrs Edward B Hamblett entertained a group of friends with a luncheon at her home 23 Pratt street Thursday noon. The group later played canasta and exchanged New Year gifts.

Edward B. Hamblett Pratt Street

Wentworth Smith to Visit Augusta This Saturday

Wentworth Smith of 1218 High Street will visit Augusta this Saturday, with details of the trip not provided in the notice.

B. Wentworth Smith High Street Augusta

Local notices from a Boston area paper

Mrs Leon F Wyman of 84 Academy street is a patient at the Massachusetts Women's hospital Boston. Fred Sturtevant of Winter street enters Bath Iron Works Monday. A meeting of Montgomery and St Bernard Royal Arch Chapter will be Thursday evening at 7 30 sharp. Regular business and Past and Most Excellent Masters Degree to be the work. John Gilmore Bath street left Saturday to pass the weekend in Boston. Mrs Walter I Kennerson of 1502 Washington street is recovering satisfactorily from a cold confined to her home for several weeks.

Leon F. Wyman Academy Street Massachusetts Women’s Hospital Boston Fred Sturtevant Winter Street Bath Iron Works Montgomery and St. Bernard Royal Arch John Gilmore Bath Street Walter I. Kennerson Washington Street

Local visitors and guests across Augusta and Gorham

Maynard J. Shea of Office drive was a business visitor in Augusta Friday. Mr. and Mrs. P. Ireland of 797 High street left Saturday morning for Dover-Foxcroft where they were guests over the weekend of Mr. Ireland's brother and his wife, Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Ireland. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Johnson of Gorham were guests of Mrs. Johnson's parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Davis, of 780 High street, over the week end.

Maynard J. Shea Office Augusta P. Ireland High Street Dover-Foxcroft Mr. Ireland Mrs Stanley Ireland Charles Johnson Gorham

Mrs Mary E Marshall Injured in Car Collision

Mrs Mary E Marshall of Somerville Mass is a patient at Quincy City Hospital after a car struck her and knocked her down. She has fractures of the shoulder arm and ankle. She is sister to Mrs Everett W Neal of 152 North Street and is well known locally.

Mary E. Marshall Somerville Mass Quincy City Hospital Marshall Everett W. Neal North Street

Mrs. Eunice Coombs Is Hospital Patient In West Bath

Mrs. Eunice Coombs of West Bath is a patient at Memorial hospital. Her status is listed as a medical patient undergoing treatment.

Eunice Coombs West Bath The Memorial Hospital

Powers Family Weekend Visit Reported in Auburn

Miss Catherine Powers a teacher in Auburn and Robert Powers a University of Maine student spent the weekend with their parents Mr and Mrs H Martin Powers of 1540 Washington Street the Powerses.

Catherine Powers Auburn Robert Powers University of Maine H. Martin Powers Washington Street

Miss Marcelle Barbeau Guests in Bath Friday

Brunswick resident Miss Marcelle Barbeau was a guest of friends in Bath on Friday, enjoying a social visit and time with local friends.

Marcelle Barbeau Brunswick Bath

William York Begins Sales Assignment in Berlin New Hampshire

William York left Monday for Berlin New Hampshire to take a sales position with Cumming's garage. His wife Mrs. York is staying with her parents Mr and Mrs Chester C Varney at 360 Washington street.

William York Berlin N. H Cumming

Trainor and Norton Families Attend Weekend Visits

Mr and Mrs J Phillip Trainor moved Sunday to 26 Highland Street. Mr and Mrs Everett Norton and children visited Mrs Nortons parents in Bristol over the weekend. Hon and Mrs Arthur Sewall dined with son William D Sewall in Camden. Jessie O Kilbride reception guests included Louise W Stevens Inez C Carter A H Thompson Frank Moore Lillius L Larrabee. Douglas Senecal left for Syracuse New York for employment.

J. Phillip Trainor Denny Road Highland Street Mrs. Everett Norton Stephen Barbara Mrs. Norton Mrs Stephen Prentice Bristol Arthur Sewall William D. Sewall Camden Brunswick Jessie O. Kilbride Rebekah Assembly of

Canton Ridgeley Installation Attended by Prominent Masons

Friday evening Capt and Lady Carter of Canton King No 10 and Chevalier and Lady Thompson attended the joint installation of Canton Ridgeley No 1 and its auxiliary in Portland. Lieut Loring J Brown also attended. Local Canton officers were installed Tuesday by Brig Gen William Hayden of Springvale, with Lady Hayden and aide Lieut Col Percy M Wallace of Portland. Wallace is a past grand master of the Grand Lodge of Maine 100NFK.

Lady Carter Canton King No. 10 Chevalier Lady Thompson Canton Ridgeley No. 1 Portland Loring J. Brown Canton William Hayden Springvale Lady Hayden Percy M. Wallace Wallace Grand Maspoo Grand Lodge Maine

Joyce Perkins Undergoes Appendectomy at Memorial Hospital

Miss Joyce Perkins of Cranberry Point is a patient at Memorial hospital where she submitted to an appendectomy.

Joyce Perkins Cranberry Point Memorial Hospital

Mullaneys Visit Woolwich Friends Over Weekend

Mrs Mullaney of Auburn and her husband stayed with her sister and brother in law Mr and Mrs Judson Niles in Woolwich for the weekend.

John Mullaney Auburn Mr. Mullaney

Society Notes at Stone House Farm Event

Mrs Arthur Sewall hosted her contract club at Stone House Farm on Monday. Mrs Susie Oliver of Malden Massachusetts visits her daughter Mrs William Wallace of 7 Brown Street for several days.

Arthur Sewall Stone House Farm Susie Oliver Malden Mass William Wallace Brown Street

Local residents return after hospital surgery and visits

Mrs. Marshall Decker came home at 7 Brown Street Saturday after surgery at Memorial hospital. Mr. Decker a USN member returned to Newport Rhode Island Sunday where he is stationed after spending the weekend with his wife. Mrs Langdon T Thaxter and Mrs Milton F Kimball of Portland visited friends in Bath Monday.

Marshall Decker Brown Street Memorial Hospital Mr. Decker USN Newport R. I Langdon T. Thaxter Milton F. Kimball Portland Bath

Leon Sonia Jr Returns To School After 12 Week Absence

Leon Joseph Sonia Jr son of Mr Mrs Leon T Sonia 1155 High street returned to Dike School on Monday morning after missing 12 weeks with a broken leg.

Leon Joseph Sonia, Jr Leon T. Sonia High Street Leon Dike

Mrs Abbie Small Returns To Congress Shirt Plant

Mrs Abbie Small of Phippsburg has resumed her duties at the Congress Shirt factory where she is among the longest employed workers.

Abbie Small Phippsburg Congress Shirt Factory

Smith sisters join Miss Townsend in Sarasota arrival

Word arrives that Miss Frances Stahl has reached Sarasota Florida to join Miss Beverly Townsend a former Boothbay Harbor girl. Stahl a former Bath Iron Works employee and secretary to the manager of the Hardings plant of the B I W traveled with Miss Marjorie Haggitt of Newcastle and Miss Gloria Manning of Camden.

Frances Stahl Sarasota Fla Beverly Townsend Boothbay Harbor Stahl Bath Iron Works Hardings Marjorie Haggett Newcastle Gloria Manning Camden

Mrs Hilton Libby Returns Home From Memorial Hospital

Mrs Hilton Libby of 3 Bowman Street has left Memorial Hospital after a medical stay since Thursday and returned to her residence Tuesday.

Hilton Libby Bowman Street Memorial Hospital

Quincy man Merrill Oliver returns home from Malden visit

Merrill Oliver of a Quincy construction firm spent the weekend with his mother Mrs. William Wallace on Brown Street in Malden and returned home Sunday evening.

Merrill Oliver Quincy Mass Malden William Wallace Brown Street

Arthur Johansen Joins Times Co Composing Room

Arthur Johansen of 9 Western Avenue has entered employ of the Times Company in the composing room.

Arthur Johansen Western Avenue the Times Co

Ralph Berry Returns From Boston on Business

Ralph Berry of Middle street arrived back recently after several days in Boston on business.

Ralph Berry Middle Street Boston

Bath Family Visits at Popham Beach

Mr and Mrs Walter Coombs and their children of Bath were recent guests of Mr and Mrs Ernest Oliver at Popham Beach.

Walter Coombs Bath Ernest Oliver Popham Beach

Arlington bride to be Miss June McCall and Lt James McGhee

Miss June McCall of Arlington Virginia and Lieut James Herbert McGhee USN of Jacksonville Florida will marry Friday at 5 30 PM in the Naval Chapel in Washington D C. Miss McCall is daughter of Capt Roger Fenner McCall USN retired and Mrs McCall of Houston Texas. Capt McCall formerly supervised shipbuilding at Bath Iron Works 1936 939 and Miss McCall was valedictorian of More High School class of 1939.

June McCall Arlington James Herbert McGhee USN Jacksonville Fla Naval Chapel Washington, D. C

Ministers Gather in Augusta for Monthly District Meeting

Rev Dr C Clifford Sargent attended the Augusta District monthly meeting of the Maine Conference Methodist Church. C Bruce Wright son of Mr and Mrs Elbridge Wright from Marshalls avenue returned from Boston University January 13 after earning a B S in public relations. He enrolled at Iton University for a Master of Science degree and will spend two weeks in Bath before starting the program.

C. Clifford Sargent Augusta Maine the Methodist Church C. Bruce Wright Elbridge R. Wright Marshall Avenue Boston University Wright Iton University Bath

Local Social Notes Mention Travel and Wedding

Mrs W N Munn of Upper High street traveled Friday for a weekend visit with friends in Somerville Massachusetts Mansfield C Moore and Ruby May Steward of Georgetown wed January 9 at Georgetown Justice Louise Howard officiating Mrs David White and son Jack of Brunswick visited Mr and Mrs William Tait of 45 Bluff road Mrs E E Greeley of Water town Mass arrived Saturday to spend the weekend with Mr and Mrs William A Niss of 950 Middle street Mrs Russell S Hitchcock hosted her contract club at 658 Washington street recently

W. N. Munn Upper High Street Somerville Mass Mansfield C. Moore Ruby May Steward Georgetown Justice of the Peace Louise Howard David White Jack Brunswick William Tait Bluff Road E. E. Greeley Watertown William A. Niss Middle Street Russell S. Hitchcock Contract Club Washington Street

Lovelies Attend Apparel Show as International Fashion Prompts

Mr and Mrs Robert Levine of the Mademoiselle Shop left Sunday to attend the Misses and Women Apparel Show at the Parker House in Boston. Word comes that Robert Trowbridge, formerly of Bath, is now recovering in Tujunga California and plans to return to Bath in June.

Robert Levine Mademoisselle Parker House Boston Robert Trowbridge Bath Tujunga Calif

Navy man Clifton Hutchins returns to Boston yard after Bath visit

Clifton Hutchins a USN veteran resident of Wiscasset has rejoined his ship at the Boston Navy Yard following a weekend in Bath spent with friends.

Clifton Hutchins Wiscasset Boston Navy Yard Bath

Bath Weekend Visit of Boston Worker at Upper High Street

William Grevers, a Boston employee, arrived in Bath to spend the weekend at his home on Upper High street with his daughter Susan.

William Grevers Boston Bath Upper High Street Susan

Local News Briefs: Cornish Joins Bath Iron Works Crew

Melvin Cornish longtime Times composing room worker completed Friday duties and has moved to employment with Bath Iron Works Corp. Sunday social notes list guests at Waterville from the Brownrigg and Davidson families celebrating Jean Ann Davidson’s birthday with Mr and Mrs John Davidson.

Melvin Cornish Times Bath Iron Works Corp Leon White George Brownrigg Julia Brownrigg Brownriggs John Davidson Waterville Davidsons Jean Ann

Gaudreaus Host Family Weekend Visit

Mr and Mrs Edward Gau dreau Jr and their sons spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Edward Gaudreau at 1519 Washington Street.

Edward Gaudreau, Jr Mr. Gaudreau Mrs Edward Gaudreau 1519 Washington Street

Club 42 members dine with Mrs Stanley Brown

Mrs. Stanley Brown of 1270 High Street entertained members of the 1950 House committee of Club 42 at her home Monday evening. Those present were Mrs. Leonard Smith, chairman, Mrs. Howard Farr, Mrs. Everett Cooke Jr., Mrs. Joseph Mullaney, Mrs. George Sarkis and Mrs. Robert Footer.

Stanley Brown High Street Leonard Smith Howard Farr Everett Cooke, Jr Joseph Mullaney George Sarkis Robert Footer

Prouts Neck Guests of Local Host Family

Mr and Mrs Joseph Rokowskis and Mr and Mrs Frank Rokowskis with two children visited Mrs Caleb Burns of High street in Sun. The stay involved a social gathering hosted by the Burns family in the coastal town.

Joseph Rokowski Frank Rokowski Prout's Neck Caleb Burns High Street

Miss Jagice Skelton Hosts Fifth Birthday Party

Saturday party at 52 Elm Street hosted by Mr. and Mrs. John K. Skelton honored their daughter Miss Jagice Skelton on her fifth birthday. Guests included Claudia Glynn Pamela Glynn Sally Jo Osgood Nancy Ellen Osgood Jolene Suslavich Judith Libby Cheryl Wetherbee and several relatives.

Jagice Skelton John K. Skelton Elm Street Claudia Pamela Glynn Sally Jo Nancy Ellen Osgood Jolene Suslavich Judith Libby Cheryl Wetherbee Maurice A. Libby Leonard F. Wetherbee Carlene F. Suslavich Burt S. Osgood

Page Couple Returns Home After Boston Trip

Mr and Mrs Donald T Page of 204 Washington Street have returned home after spending several days in Boston.

Donald T. Page Washington Street Boston

Three Students Plan Brookline Apartment Move

George Boynton son of Mr and Mrs Harland E Boynton of 192 North street and Alan S Wilkie of 2 Bowman street both students at Burdette college Boston and Edward Cummings of Lebanon New Hampshire student at Bentley School of Accounting Boston passed the weekend Bath The three have acquired an apartment they will move into this week at 555 Washington street Brookline Mass

George Boynton Harland E. Boynton North Street Alan S Wilkie Bowman Street Burdette “College Boston Edward Cummings Lebanon N. H Bentley School of Accounting Washington Street Brookline Mass

Bath clubs hold meetings with swap party planned

Ladies Aid of Central church met at the parish house with Mrs. Nellie Page hosting. Mrs. Charlotte Longfellow led a prerees on the Men's club as hospital work dominated the afternoon. A swap party is planned for next week with each member asked to bring an item valued at 25 cents or more.

Ladies Aid of Central Church Nellie Page Charlotte Longfellow

Home Nursing Group Reports November December Activities

The Public Health Nursing Association met with good attendance. November 16 new cases were admitted along with 155 home visits and three office visits. December saw 15 new cases admitted and 169 home visits. An X-ray clinic was announced for December and 34 attended the Well-Baby Conference Christmas party. Officers and new members were elected. voting on changes will occur at the annual meeting February 6.

Public Health Nursing Association

Twin B's Party Hosts New Year Gathering

Jane Shea hosted the Twin B's New Year party with a business meeting and entertainment prizes awarded. Viola Melzard won the mystery prize and Lois Knight took the quiz prize, while Emily Williams earned best artistic work. Attendees included Ella Lombard Bessie Hunt Hattie Pennell Emma Haley Bertha Kenrick Florence Jackson Edith Colby Agnes Perry Nellie Downing Marion Darrah Viola Melzard Dorothy McCabe Sarah Potter Gertrude Stewart Louise Daley Emily Williams Jane Shea Lois Knight and others from Alvah Young Temple Brunswick and Lowell Temple Bath. The next meeting is scheduled February 9 at Caroline Andersons Brunswick home.

Jane Shea Viola Melzard Lois Knight Emily Williams Ella Lombard Bessie Hunt Hattie Pennell Emma Haley Bertha Kenrick Florence Jackson Edith Colby Alvah Young Temple Brunswick Agnes Perry Nellie Downing Marion Darrah Dorothy McCabe Sarah Potter Gertrude Stewart Louise Daley Lowell Temple Bath Caroline Anderson

Martha Bertrand Elected Worthy Matron At Genesta Chapter

Martha Bertrand was elected worthy matron and Harold Cutting worthy patron at Genesta chapter annual election of officers Friday. A semi public installation is planned for Jan. 27 at eight. Other officers on the 1950 slate include Ruth Hathorne Elwood Hathorne May Ward Frieda Bagdikian Athena Gillespie Leah Page Edward Butterfield. Members were asked by Martha Bertrand to bring their favorite recipe from the Digest Cook Book sponsored by the officers club.

Martha Bertrand Harold Cutting Genesta Ruth Hathorne Elwood Hathorne May Ward Frieda Bagdikian Athena Gillespie Leah Page Edward Butterfield Officers Club

Junior Booster 4 H Club Elects New Officers

Hyde Park Terrace hosts the first Junior Booster 4 H club meeting of the year directed by Mrs. Chappell. Officers elected include Patricia Boucher as president Louise Allain as vice president Lorraine Allain as treasurer Roberta Morse as club reporter.

Hyde Park Terrace Stanley Chappell Patricia Boucher Louise Allain Lorraine Allain Roberta Morse Shirley Ketchum Lillian Allain Paul Dow Patricia Main Mrs. Chappell

Inner Wheel Meets with Book Review on First Ladies

Inner Wheel members and guests heard Mrs. Edmund Staples discuss First First Ladies by Mary Ormsbee Whitten. The program highlighted Martha Washington to Mary Lincoln and their influence on American history. President Mrs. Ralph Warren led a brief business session and a January 12 meeting was announced.

Inner Wheel Frederick D. Hill High Street Edmund Staples Dike School Mary Ormsbee Whitten Staples Agnes Prout Bangor Edward P. Owen John E. Hayes Raymond W. Farnham Alfred D. Caton

Odd Fellows Fair Held At Sunday Meeting

A meeting on Sunday January 8 gathered diverse affiliated members for an Odd Fellows fair event.

Odd Fellows Plan Indoor Fair Next Weekend

Branches of the Order of Odd Fellows voted to stage an Indoor Fair on Friday March 31 and Saturday April 1. D. H. Cardosi was named chair man with E. Kidder as assistant chair man James Knight as treasurer and Mrs James Knight as assistant treasurer. A further meeting is set for tomorrow afternoon at 2:30 to organize participation.

Order of Odd Fellows D. H. Cardosi E. Kidder James Knight

Bath Society Hopes Dog Census Aids Stray Canine Care

A Bath meeting of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals discussed plans for a dog census with Constable Byron Clark aiding stray dog disposition. Limited attendance due to weather. members anticipate someone will shelter most waifs later in spring.

Bath Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To Animals Byron Clark

Science of Living class hosts Morse High mothers

Morse High School hosted the Science of Living class event Thursday afternoon for mothers, relatives, friends and women teachers. About 50 guests enjoyed decorations and refreshments prepared by the students led by Miss Helena Jensen with volunteers Beth Downs, Fannie Clements, Betty Newell and Martha Wood assisting.

Morse High School Helena Jensen Beth Downs Fannie Clements Betty Newell Martha Wood Sally Cummings Anne Harmon Mary Gower Lorraine Durrell Elizabeth Danforth Shirley Pye Geraldine Pearson Nancy Brown Doris Alexander Vivian Clark Carol Hunnewell Anita Gamble Esther Leeman Betty Bowker Beverly Lewis Annie Wallace Janice Cromwell Margaret McCabe Dorothy Blake Frances McNeil Carol Johnson Marlene Pinkham Laura Palmer Theresa Leighton

Winter Street Aid Meets for All Day Luncheon

Ladies' Aid of Winter Street church held an all day session with a 55 member luncheon served by a committee led by Mrs. Fred Foote. President Mrs. Edgar Leavitt led a business meeting afterward. next Friday's gathering will begin at two with a hostess group listed.

Ladies’ Aid Winter Street Church Fred Foote John A. Greene Fred Higgins Arthur K. Purington J. Edward Drake Harry Morin Horace Morse Clifford B. Wilband Lewis Gannon Earl Kimball Milton C. Trott John A. Lord Charles Nelson Addison F. Pendleton Alice Shorey Frank Cutting Fred Emmons Seth Stewart Arthur Nichols Edgar Leavitt G. Thomas Murphy Kenneth Frang\sco Ralph Warren Arthur Bowker Fred D. Hill

Hyde Park Farm Bureau Meeting Lets Members Weave Bags

Hyde Park Farm Bureau gathered Thursday at 15 Bluff Road to Swedish weave under Mrs. Morris Hathorne. Sixteen attended, including guests. refreshments served by Mrs. Colcord and Mrs. James Caverly. The next meeting is Feb 2 at 50 Granite Street with Mrs. Percy R. Low hosting. topic Collar and Neckline Finishes led by Mrs. Esther Billington.

Hyde Park Farm Bureau Eleanor Colcord Bluff Road Morris Hathorne Colcord James Caverly Percy R. Low Granite Street Katherine Talbot Esther Billington Low

Oak Leaf Club Hosts Surprise Birthday for Mrs. Dyer

The Oak Leaf club met at Mrs. Leslie Dyer’s home for lobster salad and a gift and joke tree. A surprise birthday cake by Mrs. Edwin Oliver honored Mrs. Dyer. Attendees included Mrs. Chester King and others, with a next meeting planned for January 23 hosted by Mrs. Maurice Skillin.

Oak Leaf Club Leslie Dyer Edwin Oliver Dyer Chester King Donald MacKinnon J. Walter Snipe Norman McDonald Arthur Totman Maurice Skillin Nellie Whitmer Shirley Pratt Lena Larrabee

Beacon Lights meeting at Beacon Street church held

The Beacon Lights of Beacon Street Methodist church held its semi monthly gathering at the church with members discussing plans and upcoming activities.

Beacon Lights of Beacon Street Methodist Church

Augusta youths event ends with refreshments

Home of Mr and Mrs James Steen on North Street hosted a gathering of the State Conference of Youth Adults. Following the meeting, refreshments were served by Mrs Steen and Mrs Alvin Jewett.

James Steen North Street Augusta State Conference of Youth Adults Steen Alvin Jewett

Bath Stamp Club Elects Officers at Library Meeting

Bath stamp club officers were elected unanimously at last week's session in the Morse High School library. Mrs. Edgar L. Drake became president, Robert Grainger vice president, Edwin Pert secretary, and Mrs. Ethel Green treasurer. A public philatelic exhibit is planned for April.

Bath Stamp Club Morse High School David Y. Alkazin Edgar L. Drake Robert Grainger Edwin Pert Ethel Green Richard Card Wallace Kittredge

Pythian Sisters Plan Joint Installation With Acadia Lodge

Lowell Temple Pythian Sisters meeting notes an installation date change to February 1 for a joint ceremony with Acadia lodge K of P. Twin Bees greet Mrs. Jane Shea this evening. Christmas and New Year tree planned. members to bring gifts. Marjorie Cummings won towel set. next Wednesday includes a hall tack, supper at six, meeting at 7 30.

Lowell Temple Pythian Sisters Acadia Lodge K. of P Twin Bees Jane Shea Iss Marjorie Cummings

Bath Lions club hosts Guerin on Lions Education night

Wilfrid E. Guerin spoke at Bath Lions Club in Sedgwick on Lions Education and the aims of Lions International. The event honored Past King Lions and Charter members. Samuel Levine and Maurice Haynes were admitted as new members.

Wilfrid E. Guerin Bath Lions Club Sedgwick Lion Lion's International King Lion's Samuel Levine Maurice Haynes

Fireside Club Plans January Worship Service

The Fireside Club meets on Sunday night for a rehearsal and will lead the worship service Sunday morning January 29. Ed win Pert Earle Warren Thomas Whitmer Audrey Peterson Lila Mae Richmond Lorraine Allen and Susan Watt take parts. others offered critique. Next Sunday evening will feature movies from Canada with devotions by Hilda Bowers and Robert Lindgren. Refreshments provided by Hilda Bowers Ann MacLeod William Haggett and Robert Shaw.

Winter Street Edwin Pert Earle Warren Thomas Whitmer Audrey Peterson Lila Mae Richmond Lorraine Allen Susan Watt Canada Hilda Bowers Robert Lindgren Ann MacLeod William Haggett Robert Shaw

Friendship Club meets at Wesley Methodist in Brunswick

The Friendship club of Wesley Methodist church held Friday events with men attending the Bowdoin M I T hockey game in Brunswick and women meeting at Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Hunter home for a taffy pull. The gathering included Rev. C. C. Sargent and several couples. The next meeting will be joint with Beacon Street and Brunswick Young Adult Group.

Wesley Youth Fellowship Meeting Recaps Service and Bee

The Wesley Youth Fellowship held a Sunday gathering with group singing and a devotional on Conversation with God. The boys won a Bible Question Bee 23 to 15 amid chatter of coaching and a plan for a special collection to fund Camp and Pension for the Maine Conference. Sixteen members attended.

Wesley Youth Fellowship God Sargent Maine

Bide A Wee Club Hosts Bridge and Canasta Evening

Members of the Bide A We club entertained their husbands with a covered dish evening at Mrs. Paul Strube s home 20 Spring Street. The gathering featuredBridge and Canasta with couples including Mr and Mrs Carlyle Taber Mr and Mrs George E Parshley Mr and Mrs Frank Knight Mr and Mrs Arthur Jenkins Mr and Mrs Donald McRae and others.

Paul Strube Spring Street Carlyle Taber George E. Parshley Frank Knight Arthur Jenkins Donald McRae

Community Meeting Set at Bluff Road Home

This week's gathering will be held at the home of Mrs. Arthur Jenkins on Bluff Road. Joh Wearingen and Msrs Pa are expected to attend and discuss local matters in Se pla Me area.

Joh Wearingen Septa Me aSrs Arthur Jenkins Bluff Road

Central Church League Plans Refreshments and Dance

The Central Church League conducted a Scotch auction at the Monday meeting. Members will be served refreshments on Fellowship Sunday Feb 12. Final plans were made for a parish house dance Friday. Hostesses for next week are Mrs Blair Bailey and Mrs Leonard Thombs.

Central Church League Blair Bailey Leonard Thombs

Hawthorne Chapter O E S Holds Brunswick Installation

Members of Hawthorne Chapter O E S gathered in Brunswick for a Monday evening installation from Genesta Chapter. Mrs. Sarah A. Shaw served as grand chaplain and installed the treasurer and presented the marshal. The Henry G. and Sarah A. Shaw traveling jewel was presented to the incoming worthy matron.

Hawthorne Brunswick Genesta Sarah A. Shaw Helen Lord Rena Roberts Martha Bertrand Marguerite Cutting Zylpha Richardson Ruth Hathorne Athena Gillespie Evelyn Wyman Leah Page

Beta Sigma Phi plans Bath Maine convention in April

Beta Sigma Phi Theta chapter met at Mrs. George Gardenier's home. Guest speaker was Mrs. Hubert H. Swett of the Tenafly Weavers. President Mrs. Paul Akeley led a business meeting voting to hold the state convention in Bath late April with invitations to Maine chapters. A rummage sale was set for January 21 at Central church parish house.

Beta Sigma Phi George Gardenier Union Street Hubert H. Swett The Tenafly Weavers Round Pond Paul Akeley State of Maine Sorority Bath Maine XI Beta Frank Gallagher Howard Holmes Albert Desmond Amelise Bourque Central Church Parish House Carlene Suslavich Fred Brown Fannie Clements Oscar Marsh Clyde Ambrose John Skelton

Huse P T A Meeting Plans Panel on Discipline

Huse P T A will meet Thursday at eight after the open house for the new wing. A panel discussion on Discipline in the Home School and Community will feature Mrs. Louis A. Dole representing the home Mrs. Joseph I. Smith representing the community and Keith Crockett representing the school. Refreshments will be served after the session.

Huse P.T.A Louis A. Dole Joseph I. Smith Keith Crockett

New Young Men’s Business and Professional League Formed

A group convened Tuesday night at the Eastern Gas and Appliance Co. on Front street and organized the Young Men’s Business and Professional league. The spokesman said there would be no officers and a maximum of 10 members. The group sponsored a telegram on Monday to U.S. Senator Margaret C. Smith seeking a Federal survey of local employment conditions.

Eastern Gas & Appliance Co Front Street Young Men’s Business and Professional League U. S Margaret C. Smith

XI Beta chapter hosts sorority dinner at Mrs Andrews home

XI Beta Chapter Beta Sigma Phi members gathered at Mrs Edwin R Andrews High street home for a covered dish supper. The next program meeting is set for Jan 31 at Miss Helen Hayes Washburn street home with Mrs Richard Haskell in charge. A Valentine party is planned for Feb 14 at the homes of Mrs Mildred Trott and Mrs Katherine Legard High street.

Edwin R. Andrews XI Beta Chapter Beta Sigma Phi High Street Helen Hayes Washburn Street Richard Haskell Mildred Trott Katherine Legard Christine Conley Eleanor Danforth Louise Graustuck Jeanette Greene Mary Haskell Roberta Hathorne Barbara Haynes Ellen Osgood Beatrice King Jane Stevens Barbara Thompson Carolyn Turpie Kathleen Watson Madelyn Wetherbee

Junior Hospital League meeting aids Memorial hospital

Mrs. Carl Dearborn of North Bath hosted Junior Hospital League members Tuesday. After dessert and coffee a business session discussed buying a resuscitator for Memorial hospital. Sewing continued, and Mrs. Harry L. Day will host next on Jan 31 at Green street. Attendees included Mrs. Lynn Bussey and Mrs. George.

Carl Dearborn North Bath Junior Hospital League Memorial Hospital Hospital Harry L. Day Green Street Lynn Bussey George

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