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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1949

Page

6

Surprise party for Mrs John H Hunt in Bangor

Mrs. John H Hunt formerly of Bath returned to Bangor after a week with her daughter and husband. Sterling Bible class of Corliss street church gave a birthday surprise at Mrs Hatch home with gifts from the class president and refreshments for a social hour.

John H. Hunt Bath Bangor Philip Gildart Kathadin Street Lies William B. Hatch Washington Street Sterling Bible Corliss Street Church Hunt Hatch

Banquet Honors Philathea Class Members and Guest

Mrs Vivian Plant and Mrs Hatch attended Monday night’s banquet and installation of the Philathea class with the guest of honor. Mrs Hunt, a former teacher in the class, had previously moved to Bangor.

Vivian Plant Hatch Hunt Philathea Bangor

David Smith Hosts His Sixth Birthday Party

David Smith son of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Smith 8 Tower Circle celebrated his sixth birthday Monday from 3 to 5 p m with friends. Donkey game peanuts ice cream cake and ginger ale featured the two hours. Guests included David Church Mary Rogers Donald Farr Ronald Farr Norman Rowell Karen Smith Jill Olsen Bobby Howe Michael Dodge Pamela Litchfield Suzanne Bryant Ginger Jones Garry Howard Kay Sawyer Allen Christum Gale Torrey Frances Boucher Johnnie Boucher Jimmie Hatch Allen Hatch Raymond Clark and Sandra Young.

David Smith Leonard Smith Tower Circle David David Church Mary Rogers Donald Ronald Farr Norman Rowell Karen Smith Jill Olsen Bobby Howe Michael Dodge Pamela Litchfield Suzanne Bryant Ginger Jones Garry Howard Kay Sawyer Allen Christum Gale Torrey Frances Johnnie Boucher Jimmie Allen Hatch Raymond Clark Sandra Young

Municipal Court Hears Two Intoxication Cases

Two intoxication cases were heard before Judge Gardiner R. Deering in municipal court on Wednesday. Each respondent pled guilty and was fined $10 plus court costs amounting to $5.15.

Gardiner R. Deering

Military Manpower Meeting at Sedgwick Thursday Evening

Bath branch reports a luncheon meeting at the Sedgwick hotel where Sgt Roy Morin of the U S Army recruiting station outlined an officer procurement drive for both the Army and the Air Force. He cited June 30 1949 targets of 30000 and 10000 non flying officers with openings for reserve and former WWII officers plus civilians and veterans. Morin shared 1948 area recruiting stats and noted enlistees and forwards from Bath Woolwich and neighboring towns.

Bath Sedgwick Roy Morin U. S. Army Morin Air Force United States Army United States Air Force Army Woolwich

Old Folks Home Corporation Holds Annual Meeting

The Old Folks Home Corporation met at Bath Trust Co on Thursday afternoon. Annual reports praised strong financial condition and officers and trustees were unanimously re elected for the coming year. Committee members were also re elected.

Old Folks’ Home Corporation Bath Trust Co Allen M. Irish Frank B. Nichols Warren E. Kershner The Donald N. Small Irish Allan Spear Henry & Wright John F. Dougherty Henry C. Wright Allen Spear John W. Gilmore Henry W. Owen, Jr Clyde A. Mallett Randall F. Cook

Regular meeting of Smith-Tobey post A L outlined events

The Smith-Tobey post A L held a Tuesday meeting with 13 members, planned a dance at the Legion home on Washington, accepted Clarence W. Dalton as a member, and canceled weekly beano games until further notice due to business conditions. A Leyon meeting was canceled for Tuesday Feb 1 because of the Morse Cheverus basketball game at the high school.

Smith-Tobey Post A. L Legion Washington Clarence W. Dalton Post Ley Morse- Cheverus

Bridal Shower Honors Miss Carol E Wood

A bridal shower for Miss Carol E Wood was held last Thursday evening at the home of Mrs. Roy E Combs in Sagadahoe Ferry Woolwich. Attendees included Mrs. Ernest Wood Mrs. Harry Cornish Mrs. Harold Grundy Miss Beatrice Duprey Mrs. Scott Kittredge Mrs. Roxanne Merry Miss Katherine Ayer Miss Frances Grover Miss Roberta Hathorne Miss Carol Wood and Mrs. Combs.

Carol E. Wood Roy E. Combs Sagadahoe Ferry Woolwich Frank H. White South Freeport Ernest Wood Harry Cornish Harold Grundy Beatrice Duprey Scott Kittredge Roxanne Merry Katherine Ayer Frances Grover Roberta Hathorne Carol Wood Combs

Hospital Committee Reelects Members to Executive and Finance Panels

Hospital committee members Cronyized reelected Thursday to the executive committee include Mrs. Frederick E. Drake Mrs. James A. Gillies Jr Mrs. Arthur W. King John P. Carey Jr Donald N. Small Raymond C. Small John N. Taylor Dwight W. Pierce and Duncan McInnis Allan Spear Daniel Williams and Ralph G. Stetson were reelected to the finance committee.

CriLee A ‘ S Hospital Frederick E. Drake James A. Gillies, Jr John P. Carey, Jr Donald N. Small Raymond C. Small John N. Taylor Dwight W. Pierce Duncan McInnis Allan Spear Daniel Williams Ralph G. Stetson

Engagement of Carol Wood to Frank H White Jr

Mr and Mrs Ernest Wood of Washington street announce the engagement of their daughter Carol to Frank H White Jr of South Freeport He is son of Mr and Mrs Frank White of South Freeport a Naval Reserves veteran and Bath Iron Works crew member The couple has not set a wedding date.

Ernest Wood Washington Street Carol Frank H. White South Freeport Miss Wood Morse High School Bath Nassan College Springvale Bath Iron Works Corp White Frank White Stockton Springs High School U. S. Naval Reserves Merchant Marine Haida Alaska Freeport

Nightingale club plans annual tea at Cosmopolitan Club

The 12th annual Nightingale club tea will be held February 1 from 3 to 5 30 PM at the Cosmopolitan Club to raise funds for Bath Memorial hospital curtain project. Ticket sales through club members or Gift Station Front Street. Committee roles include Mrs Arthur Burgess chair with Mrs John Freeman and Mrs Arthur King. floral, entertainment, and pouring duties assigned to listed members.

Nightingale Club Arthur King Cosmopolitan Club Bath Memorial Hospital Front Street Arthur J. Burgess John Freeman Carol Davis Edward Footer Herbert Cavanaugh Pourers Harold Freeman Ralph O. Dale James Lemont Emery Footer

Bath Red Men Visit South Bristol Chiefs Installed

Ernest R. Avery of Bath and installing staff visited South Bristol Thursday evening to install the Chiefs of the Menigawum Tribe of Red Men. The event was held jointly with the Degree of Pocahontas Council. Members from Sasanoa Tribe of Bath on the installing team included Howard Leavitt, Arthur Haggett, Arthur Groves, Eugene Haggett, Gerald Holland and Ernest R. Avery Jr. Others from Bath present were Harold Trask and Ralph Boardman.

Ernest R. Avery D.D.G.S Bath South Bristol Menigawum Tribe of Red Men Pocahontas Council Pemaquid Mavooshan Sasanoa Tribe of Howard Leavitt

Bath Community Center Receives Gift From Past Club

The Bath Community Center received a 129.45 gift check from the Young Adults club, a former center group, to help meet general operating expenses. William Milliken, the center's director, said the donation was signed by Phyllis Bisson, club treasurer, and endorsed by Walter M. Hill Jr., club president, bolstering the center's current fundraising drive.

Bath Community Center Young Adults Club William Milliken Phyllis Bisson Walter M. Hill, Jr

Ronald RittallBirthday Party Held for Neighboring Child

Ronald Rittall son of Mr and Mrs Frank Rittall Arrow day with a few playmates Wednesday of last week After lunch birthday cake ice cream and punch were served games were played and prizes given Ronald received a host of anniversary gifts Those present were Marion and Linda Reay Nancy Merchant Barryle Lawrence and Mrs Frank Reay.

Ronald Rittall Frank Rittall Arrowday Ronald Marion Linda Reay Nancy Merchant Barryle Lawrence Frank Reay

Open House At Dike School Draws 150 Plus Attendees

More than 150 people registered for open house across Dike rooms Thursday evening. Teachers greeted parents as student work was displayed. The event featured refreshments, P T A activities, and plans for upcoming meetings and notices on lunch service changes and noon dismissal.

Dike Jean Danforth Ella Januith Harriet Frye Mack Zimmerman Joseph Turcotte Bradford Belanger Alfred Booth Stanley Green Francis Bertrand Upper Washington Street Huse School Arthur Eseley Central Church Parish House Edward Hogan Philip Robinson Stewart McAllister Noe Simard Anne Harmon Willard Sprague Philip Annis State Department of Education Frank Powers Maine State Police Association Dike P. T. A Bertrand Mary Hayes Joseph Mullaney Charles MacDonald

Teaching as a Profession Theme at Morse High

Morse High seniors joined by parents at Mrs. Joseph I. Smith’s home to hear Prof. Perley S. Turner of Bowdoin College discuss the teaching profession. The Maine Congress of Parents and Teachers sponsors a new program highlighting teacher roles, categories, salaries, and community impact. Superintendent Loring R. Addison and High School Principal Horace P. Herrick supported and helped arrange the event.

Morse High School Joseph I. Smith Washington Street Maine Congress of Parent-Teachers Perley S. Turner Department of Education Bowdoin College Turner Loring R. Addison Horace P. Herrick

Engagement of Velma Irene Cornish to Lionel Mansel White

Mr and Mrs Harry E Cornish announce the engagement of their daughter Velma Irene to Lionel Mansel White both of Auburn Maine. Velma is a Morse High School and Maine School of Commerce graduate and a secretary at First National Bank Bath. Lionel is a Mechanic Falls High School graduate, WWII Army Air Force veteran, and currently employed in Auburn.

Harry E. Cornish Weeks Street Velma Irene Lionel Mansel White Center Street Auburn

Morse High bond final payment made by City Treasurer

City Treasurer Donald Young announced the final payment on the Morse High school bond issue, due February 1, avoiding any need for refunding. The 1929 bonds mature in 1949 next Tuesday on February 1.

Donald Young Morse High School

Genesta O E S installs officers at candlelight ceremony

Genesta chapter O E S held its installation Friday evening with 250 gathered for a candlelight service at 8. Worthy Matron Dorothy Wood and Worthy Patron Kenneth Wood led the rites attended by district and grand officers including Mrs Freida E Bagdikian and Sarah Shaw. New officers were installed and presented with jewels amid songs and chants ending with The End of a Perfect Day.

Genesta Chapter O. E. S Rachel Fortin William Fortin Freida E. Bagdikian Sarah Shaw Leon P. Shepard Mabel Nelson Eleanor Danforth David Alkazin Viola Osgood Grand Chapter Maine Genesia Sadie Swett Crystal Chapter Damariscotta New Jersey Esther Andrews Winifred Shepard Dorothy Wood Kenneth Wood Martha Bertrand Harold Cutting Freida Bagdikian Ruth Hathorne Athena Gillespie Elizabeth Hathorne Sylvia Bowers Ada Evelyn Wyman Ruth Ann Minott Esther Leah Page Martha Jean Danforth Electa Helen Lord Warder Lillian Howe Sentinel Lawrence Lord Sarah A Henry G. Shaw Fred Osgood

Miss Ora Fournier Birthday Party Parade of Guests

Ora Fournier celebrate sixth birthday at 577 Middle Street with refreshments games and prizes. Attendees include Daniel Worth Janet Cyr Martin Hedeman Janet Morin Patrick Morin Patsy Morin Joan Smart and numerous Morin family members.

Ora Fournier Joseph Fournier Middle Street Daniel Worth Janet Cyr Martin Hedeman Janet Morin Patrick Morin Patsy Morin Joan Smart Gerald Geraldine Morin Anna Cyr Rita Vaillancourt Leo Dumais Brenda Marshall Dianne Decesero Audrey Dingley Robert Morin Carol Morin Bruce MacKinnon Joseph Morin Leo Morin Albert Whitcomb Sylvia Morin Gilbert Morin Arthur Rogers Robert Hall

Six Den Chiefs Earn Beac on Cards After Course

Six den chiefs of Beacon Street Cub Pack 57 completed a six week instruction course Tuesday evening and earned their den chiefs cards for Boy Scout uniforms. The honorees are Fred Fox Edward Briggs William Munsey Christopher Ives Bradley Christopher and James King Jr supervised by Cub master Noe Sinard and committee chairman Rev Alfred H Ives.

Beacon Street Den Fred Fox Edward Briggs William Munsey Christopher Ives Bradley Christopher James King, Jr Noe Sinard Alfred H. Ives

Bowdoinham Corporators Elect Officers And Library Plans

Bowdoinham the Bowdoinham School and Public Library Corporators elected Karl Hatch as president Hazel Denham as secretary Alice Palmer as treasurer and Winfield Lowell as trustee The library built 1944 on Main Street houses 3000 books and seeks donations a book committee led by Hazel Denham Helen Dudley Elva Curtis and Margaret Prindall will review donations. Open meetings and card parties are planned to raise funds.

Bowdoinham School and Public Library Corporators Karl Hatch Hazel Denham Alice Palmer Winfield Lowell J. Hall Denham Lowell Bowdeinham Habel Denham Helen Dudley Elva Curtis Margaret Prindall Main Street Davenport Fund Bath Bowdoinham

Phippsburg P T A Holds Joint Budget Meeting

The P T A groups of Winnegance Parker Head and Phippsburg Center will meet Friday at the Phippsburg town hall to discuss the school budget and draft warrant articles. The open session invites all residents to attend.

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