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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1954

Page

6

Bath Social and Club News Highlights Many Attendees

Shriners led by George Goodwin and others gathered at Kora Temple Lewiston for a meeting with a banquet and show. Various residents including Commander Hooker and Mrs Hooker helped install local chapters in South Paris and Damariscotta while many Bath residents attended events, visits, and trips across Maine and beyond.

George Goodwin Lawrence R. Vail Woosa Granville Gol Louis Petlock Kenneth Lord Kora Temple Lewiston C. Lloyd Hooker Maine Sons of Union Veterans Mrs. Hooker Middle Street South Paris Hooker J. C. Chamberlain Department Susie Renell Portland

Bath teachers Miss Germain Bonney and Miss Gloria Witham pass

The Bath teaching age Miss Germain Bonney and Miss Gloria Witham are named as passing by their parents Mr and Mrs Nathan Withers Misearn. Ming Witham noted as a physical education factor in Bath schools while plans were made for ice fishing on Chickiwaiki Pond.

Germain Bonney Gloria Witham Bath Witham Rs Nathan Withers Ming Witham Chickiwaiki Pond

Page Couple Return From Boston Visit

Mr. and Mrs. Donald T. Page of Washington street returned home Friday after a two day visit in Boston and its suburbs.

Alice Reynolds Marbheead Mass Kerwin B. Butcher Mr. Butcher Washington Street Donald T. Page Boston Suburbs Arthur Sewall New York City

Bath Adds Smith Family to Local Housing Movements

Mr and Mrs John Smith and their children Christine and Louis relocate from Providence to Bath where Smith has been transferred. They occupy a Jackson apartment at Middle and South streets. Various local notices follow including visits, travel, illness, births, and military movement involving residents and relatives.

John Smith Christine Louis Providence, R.I Bath Smith Jackson Apartments Middle South Streets Mr. Smith

Florence 5S Reported In West Bath After Week-Long Illness

Miss Florence 5S. WN 1 screets, tenia erie ac , Tesu following a week's ulueus, which confined her to her défrie in West Bath.

Florence Tenia Erie Tesu West Bath

Genesta Chapter OES Holds Officers Night and Plans Events

Genesta Chapter OES met Friday observing officers night with four leading officers seated in future roles. Invitations were extended from Evangeline Chapter for Jan 29 and Androscoggin Chapter for Feb 10. Members discussed clothing donations for Mason families in Europe and a Feb 5 associate matrons night with Grand Associate Conductress Bessie Frangedakis to attend. A dessert bridge is planned for Jan 29 at 7:30 with co chairs Catherine Leonard and Viola Osgood. A memorial tribute for Mrs. Marian Clement was held and flowers placed on the altar.

Genesta O.E.S Evelyn Wyman Philip Wyman Eleanor Merchant Fred Alice Stilphen Viola Osgood Doris Aikenhead Ruth Catherine Leonard Robert Mitchell Evangeline of Windham Grace W. Chandler Adah Androscoggin Durham Freda Bagdikian Marie Berry Europe Bessie Frangedakis Lewiston Russell Estes Rainbow Assembly Marian Clement Dorothy Pratt Nellie Smith Anna McCabe Irene Rich

Get-Together Club Plans Feb Card Party for Nequasset Kids

Woolwich club met with Mrs Evangeline Sparks to raise funds for milk for Nequasset Central school. A card party is set for Feb 12 with Mrs Alice Baker as chair and a business meeting preceded by 63 and canasta.

Woolwich Evangeline Sparks Nequasset Central School Alice Baker Margaret Dodge Margaret Wagstaff Tina Molson Bernice Bailey Katherine Beals Phoebe Stevens Marjorie Woorter Marjorie Wagstaff Tina Moison

Winter Street Aid Ladies Luncheon Announces Members

Winter Street church Ladies Aid met in the parlor Friday for a luncheon menu of meat pie vegetables hot rolls cookies and coffee. Mrs Munro Carlton chaired the committee with many members aiding then the business meeting approved reports and discussed ways and means. A surprise birthday song greeted Pastor Rev Richard J Schaper after the blessing. Hostesses for Jan 22 are Mrs Homer Potter Mrs Percy Bailey and Mrs Fred E.

Ladies Aio Winter Street Munro Carlton Harry F. Morin Alice Shorey Arthur K. Purington Susie Clark Horace G. Morse Earl Kimble Fred Foote Clifford B. Wilband Charles Nelson Fred Higgins John A. Lord William Potter John A. Greene Arthur Nichols Alfred Condon Addison Pendleton Forrest Putnam Burns Richard J. Schaper Homer Potter Percy Bailey Fred E

Nurses Alumnae Elect Officers at Friday Meeting

Mrs. William S. Blair was named president of the Nurses Alumnae at a meeting in the city club. Also elected were Mrs. Joseph Coss as vice president and Mrs. John Leonard as treasurer.

William S. Blair Joseph Coss John Leonard

Morse High School Grants $100 Nursing Scholarship

Clarence Fullerton and Mrs. Elihu Fullerton hosted refreshments for 16 attendees as Morse High School offers a $100 scholarship to a graduate planning to pursue nursing. The Alumnae committee funds the award for a worthy member of the graduating class.

Clarence Fullerton Morse High School Elihu Fullerton

Lincoln Lodge Holds Degree Initiation in Hallowell

A Lincoln Lodge delegation attended visiting officers in Hallowell Thursday evening as 55 candidates received the first and other officers of various Degrees. Vice Grand Wilbur Casey, warden, and Past Grand L. J. Brown, conductor, led the event.

Lincoln Hallowell Lincoln Lodge Wilbur Casey L. J. Brown

Local C A R Elizabeth Lawrence Society Meeting Highlights

C A R Elizabeth Lawrence Society met at 16 Bath Street hosted by Pamela Litchfield. Officers elected include Anna Lonn president Lucy Lee Smith vice president and Dixie Oliver registrar. The program featured readings on liberty and John Hancock with photos of Jefferson draft and Hancock home.

Elizabeth Lawrence Society, Co. A. R Leonard Litchfield Bath Street Pamela Litchfield Betsy Douglas Anna Lonn Lucy Lee Smith Susan Bates Ellen Low Dixie Oliver Joyce Ring Sharon Wing Marriott Eee Rogram Nancy Teeple Benjamin Franklin Reading John Hancock Ucation Doris Wing Inence Grace Casey CAR Massachusetts Jefferson Lexington Mass John Han Society Harry Litchfield Sue Litchfield Billy Wing Nancy Temple Carol Cornish Marriott Small

Winter Street Auxiliary Plans Fundraiser and Beans Supper

The Winter Street Ladies Auxiliary held its meeting with Mrs. Edgar Leavitt presiding. It approved a rum mage sale for January 26 at 6 30 p m with Mrs. Ernest Freeman as chairman and collection contact. A public baked beans supper is set for February 13 from 5 to 7 in the ladies parlor. Hostesses for the next meeting are Mrs. Daniel Matter, Mrs. McLain and Miss Alice Johnson. Dorothy Shea led a leather work talk with demonstrations and refreshments were served by Mrs. Dorothy Shea and Mrs. Pearl Al-

Winter Street Ladies Auxiliary Edgar Leavitt Ernest Freeman Daniel Matter McLain Alice Johnson Dorothy Shea John Robbins Pearl al

First Baptist Circle Holds All Day Sewing Meeting

The Ladies Sewing Circle of First Baptist Church met all day in the ladies parlor with 16 attendees. A noon covered dish dinner was served, and afternoon sewing supported Memorial hospital quilts. The kitchen redecorating nears completion and Winter projects include patchwork squares for a future quilt. Next all day session is Jan 20 with picnic lunches.

Ladies Sewing Circle The First Baptist Church Cora Blakeney Mabel Reed Memorial Hospital Treasury Jennie Cameron Lotta Eaton

Club Forty-Two Names Committees For 1954

At a Wednesday meeting Club Forty-Two President Mrs. David Clark announced 1954 committees. Council chair is Mrs. William Greene with several members. Membership includes Mrs. Milton Footer and others. Hospitality led by Mrs. George Sarkis. weekly prize by Mrs. William Ketchum. Ways and Means chaired by Mrs. Norman Adams. Program and Entertainment led by Mrs. Everett Cooke. The group scheduled a Jan. 27 program year plan and a Jan. 25 council meeting at 1530 Washington Street. Members to join Eagle hotel dinner at Brunswick next Wednesday at 7 30 p.m. The weekly prize was presented by Mrs. David Clark to Mrs. James Daley.

Milton Footer Elliot Hanson David Desmond George Sarkis Paul Hart Gardner Richardson William Ketchum Norman Adams Harry Allen Herman Boudreau Howard Farr Robert Footer Frederick Henderson Norman Seckins Everett Cooke Edward Jones Hilton Libby William Owen Edith Small John Sturtevant Milton Savage Clark Washington Street Eagle Hotel Brunswick David Clark James Daley

Free Will Workers Plan Social After Quilting Session

Free Will Workers of Corliss Street Baptist church met in the vestry for a quilting session. They will gather at Mrs Lizzie B C Cha ney 377 Middle Street on January 20 afternoon to socialize and discuss Winter and Spring meeting plans.

Wilfred W. Chaney Middle Street Corliss Street Baptist Church Lizzie B. C. Chaney

Legion Auxiliary Plans WWII Records Project and Bake Sale

At the American Legion Auxiliary meeting last week the unit voted to sponsor resolutions for compiling and publishing records of World War II servicemen and women. A food sale at Fullerton's on Jan 23 at 10 a.m. benefits the Drum and Bugle Corps. Members include Althea French Madelyn Jackson Mary Carey Lucille McLaughlin and Lucy Desmond.

American Legion Auxiliary Fullerton's Althea French Madelyn Jackson Mary Carey Lucille McLaughlin Lucy Desmond Togus Emma O'Leary Veterans’ Hospital Edna Tobey Alice Rideout Alma Haines Myrtle Soule Doris Reinoehl Beatrice Leavitt

Cosmo Drama Club Plans Valentine Reading Night

The Cosmo Drama Club met Wednesday with 14 members and heard an informative program on words presented by Mrs Richard Sherwood. The January meeting was cancelled and the next gathering is February 10 at Mrs Bernard Knight's home for a Valentine party with orig verse readings.

Richard Sherwood Cosmopolitan Drama Club John Hayes Richard Thompson Paul Marchant Bernard Knight Lincoln Street Ernest Bailey Knight Sherwood Raymond Farnham Clinton Owen

Kitchen Party With Fudge Contest and Canasta Wins

A Wednesday kitchen gathering hosted by Mrs. Doris Carter featured a fudge contest with varied flavors, won by dark horses Mrs. Peggy Hathorne and Mrs. Ruth Creamer. The menu included tuna salad rolls, mushroom sauce, olives, cookies, coffee, and candies. Attendance was down due to the cold, but enjoyment remained high. The group will reconvene January 27 with Mrs. Senesta Ham. Attendees: Mrs. Ruth Creamer, Mrs. Peggy Hathorne, Mrs. Doris Carter, Mrs. Josephine Reed, Mrs. Elsie Stinson, Mrs. Grace Smith.

Doris Carter Rees Peggy Hathorne Ruth Creamer Senesta Ham Josephine Reed Elsie Stinson Grace Smith

Lowell Temple Pythian Sisters Elect Officers for Next Year

The Lowell Temple Pythian Sisters met Wednesday and approved auditing committee reports. Most Excellent Chief Doroth Stone will install officers at two temples on January 25 and February 2 with Susie Darrah and Alice Winslow assisting in senior and manager roles.

Lowell Temple Pythian Alice Winslow Lila Murray Phyllis Akeley Doroth Stone Victory Freeport Alvah Young Temple Brunswick Susie Darrah

Twin Bees Club Meeting in Bath and Brunswick

The Twin Bees Club of Bath and Brunswick met Thursday evening at Pine Street with Mrs. Susie Darrah hosting. The president was absent so business was skipped and the evening focused on social time and gift exchange. Beano ended the night with refreshments served.

Ellery Doyle Bangor Bath State Liquor Agency Archie Doyle North Street Twin Bees Club Brunswick Susie Darrah Pine Street Rose Wallace Sarah Potter Sophie Mikers Edith Miller Alice Winslow Dorothy Stone Viola Melzard Sadie Garcelon Lois Knight

Nightingale Club Dinner and Meeting at Miss Footer’s Home

The Nightingale club met Thursday evening at Miss Arlene Footer’s South Street home for a dinner at seven. The event featured a green centerpiece and colored candles, a chicken shortcake menu, and coffee. A business meeting followed with plans for a Valentine team cine at Cosmopolitan club February 1. Receipts from the tea fund Memorial hospital, and hospital updates included linoleum flooring and new drapes in the Nightingale room. Next gathering will be hosted by Mrs Edward Footer on High Street, date to be announced.

Nightingale Club Arlene Footer South Street Valentine Cosmopolitan Club Memorial Hospital Nightingale Edward Footer High Street

Central Ladies Aid Meeting At the Parish House

Central Ladies Aid of Central church met Thursday at two. Mrs. Mary Larrabee presided. Hostesses for Jan. 21 are Mrs. Marjorie Whitney and Mrs. Annie Longley. Hospital sewing for Memorial hospital project was shared. A paper party followed led by Mrs. Celia Hutchins. Tea served by Mrs. Mat Harkins and Miss Eleanor Ferguson.

Ladies Aid Central Church Mary Larrabee Marjorie Whitney Annie Longley Memorial Hospital Project Celia Hutchins League Mat Harkins Eleanor Ferguson

Teen Age Sewing Circle Plans March of Dimes Drive

The Teen Age Sewing Circle held New Year activities at Joan Russell's home 77 Milan Street. Members announced they will participate in the March of Dimes Tag Day starting Friday afternoon and continuing Saturday. Miss Barbera Russell, a Morsey school home economics teacher, served refreshments.

Joan Russell Milan Street Circle Barbera Russell Morsey School

Mrs Hugo D Grant Hosts Dyer Flaherty Auxiliary Social

Mrs Hugo D Grant entertained the Dyer Flaherty Post Auxiliary at Linden street Sunday evening for a debt agency event. The auxiliary meets twice monthly with one social night and one business night, continuing the customary Lender society practice.

Hugo D. Grant Dyer-Flaherty Post Auxiliary Linden Street

Meeting Set for February 14 at Middle Street Hall

The Ways and Means Committee outlined plans to raise revenue at an event. Refreshments followed the program and the hostess served at the close. The next gathering is scheduled for February 14 at the hall on Middle Street.

Middle Street

Boothbay Garden Club Hosts State Federation Leader

Mrs. John Parker of Bath, president of the State Federation of Garden Clubs, spoke at Boothbay Region Garden Club January meeting on conservation. She urged water conservation study, water pollution action, and referenced watersheds, noting the federation’s legislative fund and clubs’ contributions to oppose billboard erection.

John Parker Bath State Federation of Garden Clubs Boothbay Region

Daughters of Isabella Sponsor Bridge for March of Dimes

A telephone bridge event for the March of Dimes starts Monday under Daughters of Isabella sponsorship. It includes contract, auction and canasta with 16 hands for contract and auction, no doubling or redoubling, and canasta play beginning at 1500 with three games and three partner changes. Prizes awarded to top and bottom scorers. scores called to Mrs. Louise Arsenault or Mrs. Mary Cummings.

March of Dimes Daughters of Isabella Louise Arsenault Mary Cummings

Good Will Club Reports Annual Progress at Sagadahoc Ferry

The Good Will Club met at Sagadahoc Ferry with Mrs. Helen Price. Acting president Mrs. Susie Brown read annual reports praising creditable projects and street light work. The group noted successful bake sales and hospital benefit supper funds, plus a Halloween party. officers were re elected for 1954.

Good Will Club Helen Price Sagadahoc Ferry Susie Brown Edith Rice Bath Memorial Hospital Pearl Reed Gertrude Marston Maude Orr Mary Hall Beulah Crocker Petricia Molly Powers Lillian Fitch

Bnai Brith Bath Chapter Holds January Dinner Meeting

The Bath Chapter of Bnai B릴rith hosted a dinner party Monday at Dr. and Mrs. Jacob Smith’s home 709 High Street with members inviting a guest each. A business vote approved a donation to the March of Dimes. attendees included Dr. and Mrs. Jesse Levin Mr. and Mrs. Donald Povich Abraham Kramer and others.

Bath B'nai B'rith Jacob Smith High Street Jesse Levin Donald Povich Abraham Kramer Sam Prawer Sophia M. Mikels

Central Church League Plans Activities And Supper

Central Church League met in the op house with good attendance. Mrs. Robert Milliken, president, appointed committees for future activities and the Men’s Club supper to be chaired by Mrs. Kenneth Gunshreys. Kitchen helpers include several listed members and the dining room committee names numerous ladies.

League of Central Church Op House Robert Milliken Kenneth Gunshreys John Zina Eaton George Grindell Niles Pardees Moses Harold Avery Gardiner Deering John Grindell Horace P. Morse Herbert Pierce Arthur MacDonald Niles Perkins George Moses E. Lawrence McCurdy Harold P. Sne Rudolph McRae James Henderson James Morse A. A.apeem Anon Peckshie Devela' F. Preble

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