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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1951
Page
4
Bath society column highlights birthdays visits and calls with members such as Crystal S. of Damariscotta and Mrs. Ethel Robinson. Henry Wash, 45 years in the community, recovers from a fall. Various teas, dinners, and club events across Bath feature the Sewalls and local families.
Mrs Floyd Bussey returns to Fairhaven after two weeks with her son and wife Attorney and Mrs Lynn M Bussey. Mrs George Carlton visits from Upper Darby Pa after a week with sister in law Miss Florence Carton. Carlton visited Marblehead and Beverly with sons and families and joined Miss Beals for a birthday dinner. Miss Anne Kimball returns home from Portland. Mr and Mrs Curtis E Goodwin and children spent weekend with Mrs Goodwins parents Mr and Mrs William J Paisley. Mrs Crosby returns from Memorial Hospital. Mrs Granville Colby and others attend Congress of Parents and Teachers board meeting in Augusta.
Miss Carol Thayer daughter of Mr and Mrs J Walter Thayer 39 Western Avenue has returned home from Memorial hospital where she underwent a tonsillectomy.
Dr and Mrs Paul G Badkidan Emma Ehlers and Mrs Luther Thompson members of Genesta Chapter O E S and Mr and Mrs Raymond Trott and Mrs Frank Moses were among guests at Crystal Chapter installation in Damariscotta as Mrs Rufus Stetson retired as worthy matron.
Mr and Mrs Lewis M Kings of North Street spent the weekend in East Hartford Connecticut visiting their daughter and husband Mr and Mrs James Brooker.
Mrs. Cecil Rowald and her infant daughter Elizabeth Ann have returned home Sunday after a period away.
Miss Sally Coleman a Bradford Junior College student visited Miss Cynthia Sewall at the Sewall family home in Bradford Massachusetts. The stay at 2 Washington Street was with Mr and Mrs Arthur Sewall. Harry A Beals of Wiscasset who is wintering with his sister Mrs Lawrence R Vail spent Sunday in Gardiner with friends.
Mr and Mrs Kenneth R Vail of Saugus Massachusetts visited Sunday for the day of Lawrence R Vail and Mrs Vail. The group toured Reid Park in the afternoon and observed many others viewing rough seas and high surf along the beaches. Rev Canon Ernest A Pressey of Portland was a guest of Mrs Street on Saturday night.
Robert Bussey, son of Attorney and Mrs. Lynn M, celebrated his seventh birthday Saturday afternoon at his High street home with a party for several young friends. Movies, games, sandwiches, cake and ice cream were served.
Phi Kappa Delta members gathered at the Bath Somenyalty Center with President Frances Kakos presiding. A social hour followed and Jane Leeman won the weekly prize. Attendees included Mrs. Jacqueline McMann Mrs. Clayre Callan Miss Patricia Dionne Mrs. Gloria Hatch Miss Edna Oliver and several others.
The Club Forty-Two meeting Wednesday named Mrs. Everett Cooke as Program and Entertainment chair with a team including Mrs. Harry Allen and others. Mrs. Norman Seekins will chair Ways and Means with several assistants. The weekly prize went to Mrs. Lawrence Wyman, and next week features a parcel post and white elephant sale.
Twenty five words not. The Lionesses gathered at Sedgwick for a supper meeting led by president Mrs Bernice McCurdy with 13 members present. Items included canceling the Feb 1 2 session due to Lions minstrel show and upcoming Mother Daughter banquet plans.
Far and Near Missionary Society met in the Corliss Street Baptist vestry with Mrs. Ruth Anderson presiding. Theresa Hill led devotions and readings were given by members. Announced are the United Council of Church Women meeting Monday at Wesley Methodist with luncheon, World Day of Prayer Feb 9, and a home missions study plan for months ahead. Ethel May reviewed Once There Were Two Churches. Wilfred Chaney presented the society quota for spring.
The Central Ladies Aid of the Central church met Thursday at two o clock with good attendance. President Miss Eleanor Ferguson led routine business and appointed her committee broken.
Miss Ferguson shared an intimate account of her recent Florida trip, detailing impressions of the climate and scenery. Fresh meats were served by Mrs. Margaret Harkins and Miss Eleanor Ferguson under the supervision of Mrs. Longfellow and Mrs. Sprague at the service table.
Mrs. Geraldine Brown presided at a Hyde Auxiliary meeting with strong attendance. Plans were made to observe Lincoln and Washington birthdays on Feb 20 under instructors Miss Hazel Warner and Charles Osborne. A covered dish supper was served by Frances Warner Lucelia Blake and Mildred Cressey. Mary and Laura Cressey helped in the dining room. The group will attend T. W. Hyde Camp meeting Feb 6 and hear Roy G. Stewart.
The Chatterbouts met at Mrs. Gladys Gamble’s Woolwich home and planned a card party for January 20 at Mrs. Harriet Cotten’s near Maxwell Street. Mrs. Wotten won the mystery prize as guests enjoyed a social evening and refreshments.
The Wesley Men’s Club sponsored a fried clam supper in the vestry Saturday night feeding 268. The event proved financially and socially successful with Andrew Butterfield leading dining room staff and numerous volunteers from the church community.
The Helping Hand club gathered at Mrs Emile Cyr's High street for a short meeting. Members received thank you cards and appreciation notes for holiday donations and baskets. The next session is set for Thursday January 25 at Mrs Clifford White's Hinckley street with a swap party.
North-Center PTA announces Founders Day Tea for February 17 at 40 Summer Street the home of Mrs John Parker from two to five in the afternoon Mrs Burt S Osgood Jr named tea program chairwoman Mrs Lynn M Bussey in charge of serving The association’s next regular meeting February 19 will be led by Mrs Eastham Guild with the topic Parent Teacher Work Prof Herbert Brown of Bowdoin College will speak at Huse School at 7 30 p m on the session
A Knights of Columbus event at the K. of C. hall drew about 100 knights, their ladies, and friends for lobster salad or baked ham supper. Grand Knight Reg Cyr introduced Rev. John E. Bellefontaine who spoke on wholesome American family life and neighborliness. District Deputy Robert Ouellette and Mrs. Ouellette attended, with movies, music, and games including canasta, bridge, and whist following the meal.
Henry Biggins delivered an ace table cloth to Mrs. Leon Carlton Perry who served as oral chair of the family eight social. Arrangements were assisted by John Kelliher Mike Smith Aristid Bergeron Loren Zo Michaud Arthur Boulay and Henry Biggins.
The League of Central Congregational Church met Monday at 7 30 pm with 22 members present. A Scotch auction and refreshments were provided by the January Activities committee. Members were urged to save papers and magazines for the paper drive and voted to play cards at next Monday’s session hosted by Mrs Horace Morse, Mrs Harold Avery and Mrs Edward Cummings.
The Past Noble Grands club of Queen Esther Rebekah lodge held a New Year occasion hosted by Mrs. Carolyn Thompson and Mrs. Nellie Lord with a 6 30 supper in the Odd Fellows Temple parlor. Athena Gillespie won first prize, Eva Atwood the consolation, with a New Year tree and gifts announced by the hostesses. Ladies present included Eva Atwood, Athena Gillespie, Pearl Reed, Elizabeth McCabe, Jennie Farrin, Nellie Lord, Ella Coombs, and Carolyn Thompson.
The Thespians held an executive board meeting at Ward Butterfield’s High street home Sunday afternoon chaired by President Nathan Watson. Attendees included Grainger Esther Drummond Richard Haskell and Edward Butterfield. Tickets for Angel Street set for Feb 20 will be sold at the Feb 4 general meeting. The board praised the film adaptation as a great hit and anticipates Bath theatregoers’ enjoyment.
The Junior Iota Sigma sorority met Monday evening at Miss Barbara Fraser’s Oak Street home. Mrs. Robert Kingsbury led devotions and Mrs. Paul Kelly spoke on Citizenship. Guests played games, enjoyed refreshments, and Miss Jane Furber and Mrs. John Greenlaw organized activities and a Valentine party plan at Bedford Road.
The Bath Chapter of the American Red Cross will hold its annual meeting Thursday at 7:30 PM at Mrs. John Parker's home. Officers will be elected, annual committee reports given, and Emerson Zeitler of the Brunswick chapter will speak on "What Makes a Good Chapter." The nominating committee includes Mrs. Seth S. Mullin Mrs. Milton C. Trott and George Nugent.
Past Ladys club of the Lodge of Odd Felons met Tuesday evening with Mrs. Lucy Perry at 850 Washington street. Thirteen members attended. President Mrs. Alice Lewis conducted the meeting as reports of officers were read and accepted. In secretary’s absence, Mrs. Louise Rogers. Mrs. Chaney filled the office. Nominating committee members named last month presented a series of nominees for 1951 with Mrs. Emerry as president and Mrs. Sadie Savage as president, Mrs. Louise Rogers as secretary.
The Bath Church Women’s Council held its annual meeting with a 1 pm funds event and a business session led by President Louis A. Dole. Reports from secretary Mrs. F. W. Norton and treasurer Miss Elwina Durgin were presented. A World Day of Prayer plan and a push for spiritual content in local papers were discussed. A full slate of officers and committee chairs was elected, and a closing program featured violin and vocal solos and readings led by Mrs. Willard McLean and others.
District Deputy Edward J. McMann led a January 14 session at Portland lodge for exalted rulers secretaries and state officers from eight lodges including Portland Lewiston Sanford Biddeford Saco Rumford Rockland and Bath. Grand Exalted Ruler Kyle outlined community service plans and lodges reported solid finances and rising memberships.
The ladies of Myrtle Lodge held their monthly gathering electing a treasurer and thanking illness members. Past Lady Governess Nellie Hunt of Bangor sent greetings, and plans were discussed for Friday's Myrtle Lodge event with guests including Lydia Government Instructor and Blanche Sr. of Waterville. A covered supper will precede the meeting, and the next session is set for Feb 27 with LarceNa Blake and Lizzie B. C. Chee assisting. A social hour followed the proceedings.
The Bath based First Federal Savings and Loan Association held its annual meeting at 2 p.m. last Wednesday. President Edward W. Bridgham and officers were reelected. Directors include Charles B. Doyle Abbot H Redlon Charles A Shepard and Edward D True Jr. They reported a solid year with rising mortgage demand and savings, noting reserves growth and cautious investments in home mortgages and government securities.
Girls from seventh to twelfth grade participated in a Play Day in the Morse High gym. Miss Barbara Brooks directed activities with the Girls Athletic Association. Purple team won first, blue team led by Virginia Parker won volleyball, and various students coordinated invitations, refreshments, and events.
Mrs John K Jayne of New Canaan departs for Honolulu this week. Her son Kennon serves in the U S Navy aboard a battleship in Korean waters.
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