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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1952

Page

6

Bath Society Notes Highlight Local Visits and Events

Miah Boudreau of Washington D C and Mrs Marshall J Boudreau of Foster's Point West Bath visited relatives here. Miss Celestia Shackford arrived for the weekend with Miss Boudreau. Kenneth Chaney and Parker Chaney were guests in Alna and Portland. Memorial Day visits and hospital stays are noted along with daughters Cheryl and Jean, and Mrs Roscoe Shaw. Engineering training at Great Lakes and Navy Yard moves are listed.

Miah Boudreau Washion D. C Marshall J. Boudreau Foster's Point West Bath Bath Dreau High School North Business College Port Washington, D. C Iites Boudreau

Social notes from Memorial Day and visits in town

Mr and Mrs Herman W Cole and family of 55 Bluff road spent Memorial Day at Kents Hill visiting relatives. Miss Elizabeth Anderson arrived from New York City on Saturday to stay with her parents on Green Street before a 19 day Italian Holiday trip to Rome won in a contest. Mr and Mrs Joseph R Hart of 23 Crescent Street are medical patients at Memorial hospital. Mr and Mrs Julius Appleton of Springfield Mass announce the birth of a son named Stephen Briggs. Mrs Appleton is the daughter of Mrs Edmund P Briggs of 158 Center Street visiting the Appletons. Miss Lucy Hartwell of Brookline Mass spent the weekend with Mrs Edward Hartwell on High Street.

Herman W. Cole Bluff Road Kents Hill Elizabeth Anderson Carl C. Anderson Green Street Miss Anderson New York City Rome Joseph R. Hart Crescent Street Memorial Hospital Julius Appleton Springfield Mass Stephen Briggs Appleton Edmund P. Briggs Center Street Appletons Lucy Hartwell Brookline Edward Hartwell High Street

Local Social notes from Memorial Hospital and friends visits

Mrs. Alex St Pierre of Saga dahoc Ferry is a patient at Memorial hospital after Saturday surgery. Mrs. B A Tully of Waterville, formerly of Woolwich, stays with the St Pierre family. Bruce Buttrick of Portland and his wife visit aunt Harold Tobey on Willow Street. Lincoln Campbell of Lakewood Rhode Island visits Ray Campbell of Dromore for the weekend.

Alex St. Pierre Sagadahoc Memorial Hospital B. A. Tully Waterville Woolwich St. Pierre Mrs Bruce Buttrick Portland Mr. Buttrick Harold Tobey Willow Street Lincoln Campbell Lakewood R. I Mr. Campbell Ray Campbell Dromore

Local Socials and Military News Highlight Area Residents

Miss Alice Cowen of Arlington Heights Massachusetts visits her cousin Mrs Clarence W Morse on Washington street. Sgt Charles Murray Jr US Air Force stationed at Lackland AFB Texas recently promoted from corps and is son of Mr and Mrs Charles Murray of Weeks street. Mrs Raymond N Trott of Providence Rhode Island opened her gal dens at Small Point for the season.

Alice Cowen Arlington Heights Mass Clarence W. Morse Washington Street Charles Murray, Jr U. S. A. Force San Antonio Texas Cores Lack Air Force Base Charles Murray Weeks Street Raymond N. Trott Providence, R. I

Local Families Share Holiday Visits Across States

S/Sgt. and Mrs. A M Patterson of Manchester New Hampshire visit Mrs Patterson’s mother Mrs Frances Clark of 1530 Washington Street and her parents Mr and Mrs A M Patterson of Augusta Mrs Samuel D Hooper travels to Newtonville Massachusetts to visit sister and husband Mr and Mrs Alfred Miner

A. M. Patterson Manchester N. H Samuel D. Hooper Newtonville, Mass Alfred Miner

Hinds Family Leaves for Alabama Assignment

Mr and Mrs Robert Hinds and daughter Linda departed Thursday for Alabama after a two week visit with Sgt Is Mrs Frank Inds in South area. Sgt Elemendorf Air Force Base Anchorage Alaska will report June 1 at Maxwell Field Ala his new station.

Robert.Hinds Linda Alabama Frank Inds South Aere Elemendorf Air Force Base Anchorage Alaska Maxwell Field Ala

Mrs Amelia Mitchell Visits with Parents Amid Weekend

Miss Amelia Mitchell a student at Gorham State Teacher's College spent the weekend with her parents Councilman and Mrs Merritt Mitchell. Mrs Lester Walker whose husband died suddenly last Wednesday left for Tren ton New Jersey at noon yesterday driven by Donald Burkhardt of Bath Iron Works. The Walkers had been visiting in Bath since the first of May.

Amelia Mitchell Gorham State Lester Walker Trenton N. J Donald Burkhardt Bath Iron Works Walkers Bath

Beverly man visits sisters for Memorial Day weekend

Roland W. Payne of Beverly Massachusetts arrived recently to spend Memorial Day and the weekend with his sisters Mrs. Everett Lemont and Mrs. Otis Card.

Roland. W. Payne Beverly Mass Everett Lemont Otis Card

Teacher Miss Natalie Fowle Remembers Rev Forest Fowle

Miss Natalie Fowle of the South End schools recounts family ties to Rev Forest Fowle and his wife of Boothbay Harbor where he serves as pastor at the Methodist church.

Natalie Fowle South End Forest Fowle Boothbay Harbor Rev. Fowle Methodist Church

Maine senior Donald Spear dies in weekend with family

University of Maine senior Donald Spear spent the weekend with his parents Mrs Allan Spear of Pearl Street and died unexpectedly.

Donald Spear University of Maine Allan Spear Pearl Street

Families Visit Bangor Relatives This Weekend

Mr and Mrs David Clark and sons Ray and Randy of Denny road and Mrs John Gordon and son Denny of Woolwich left Friday morning for Bangor where they passed the weekend with relatives.

David Clark Ray Randy Denny Road John Gordon Denny Woolwich Bangor

Bath Families Attend Holiday in Fredericton

Mrs. Leslie Shumway and family spent the holiday in Fredericton. Bath friends report the death in Portland on May 24 of Mrs. Dwight Stevens nee Helen Jeffers, who taught in Bath schools.

Bath Portland Dwight Stevens Helen Jeffers

Fishing trip at Lambert Lake with Mitchells in Maine

Henry D. Small Maurice Clark and Jack Honsinger are spending a week at Lambert Lake Northern Maine for a fishing trip. Mr and Mrs Vernon S Mitchell of Newark New Jersey spent Memorial Day with Mr Mitchells parents Mr and Mrs R C Mitchell 40 Weeks street.

Henry D. Small Maurice Clark Jack Honsinger Lambert Lake Maine Vernon S. Mitchell Newark, N. J Mitchell R. C. Mitchell Weeks Street

Boothbay Harbor luncheon honors French guests

John R. Newell hosted a buffet luncheon Saturday noon at his summer home in Boothbay Harbor for weekend guests Mr. and Mrs. Augustin Augustin-Normand of France.

John R. Newell Boothbay Harbor Augustin Augustin-Normand France

Social Highlights From New York Travelers Weekend Visit

Mr and Mrs Loyal F Sewall of New York City arrived recently to spend the weekend at their summer home at Small Point. Atty and Mrs William J Gallagher of Norway formerly Sarah Flaherty formerly of Bath were recent guests of Mrs Andrew C Flaherty and family at Front.

Loyal F. Sewall New York City Small, Point Atty William J. Gallagher Norway Sarah Flaherty Bath Andrew C. Flaherty Front Street

Mrs Mabel Sears Attends Zion Bible Institute Events

Mrs Mabel Sears of Edgett street will visit East Providence Rhode Island to attend the Zion Bible Institute convention and graduation exercises.

Mabel Sears Edgett Street East Providence R. I Zion Bible Institute

Hughes Arrives in Somerville for Weekend Visit

Charles E. Hughes of Somerville Massachusetts a former Bath resident arrived Thursday to spend the weekend with his sister in law Annie Foote at 36 Bedford Street.

Charles E. Hughes Somerville Mass Bath Inlaw Annie Foote Bedford Street

Converse Fenns Spent Weekend at Belgrade Lakes Cottage

Mr and Mrs Converse Fenn and their daughters Diana Eleanor Joan and Helen and children Olive and Peter enjoyed a weekend at the Fenn cottage near Belgrade Lakes.

Converse Fenn Diana Eleanor Joan Helen Olive Peter Belgrade Lakes

Patrolman Newell family moves to 955 High Street

Patrolman Edward F. Newell and his family move from Wesley Lane to their newly purchased home at 955 High Street, the former George Carlton residence.

Edward F. Newell Wesley Lane High Street George Carlton

Miss Alice Austin Granted Master of Education Degree

Miss Alice Austin and Mrs. Carl Langbehn spent parts of Sunday and Monday in Boston for graduation events. Miss Austin, a teacher at Huse Memorial school, earned a Master of Education degree and belongs to Alpha Gamma, Pt. Lambda Theta. The initiation and banquet occurred May 17 at the Statler’s Bay State Room. Austin, a native of Auburn, has ten years of teaching experience in Bath schools.

Alice Austin Carl Langbehn Boston

MacFayden Marriage Ties Edge Family at Princeton Event

Richard Cahill returned to New York City after visiting his parents and Mrs Andrew R Seanul. Mr and Mrs John MacFayden, recently wed in Princeton New Jersey, spent the weekend at the Gun Club Summer home at Small Point. Mrs MacFayden, formerly Mary Esther Edge, is the daughter of ex Gov and Mrs Ldla Edge of Princeton.

Richard Cahill New York City Paren Andrew R. Seanul Booth Street John MacFayden Princeton N. J Gun Club Small Point MacFayden Mary Esther Edge Ldla E. Edge Princeton, N

Portland visitors call at summer home on Robin Lane

Mrs. Charles E. Doten of Port land formerly Bath visited here along with Mr. and Mrs. Harold B. Mac ne on. Mrs dward St Martin and John Sunday joined Mrs St Martins mother and husband Mr and Mrs Ralph Dunton of Portland at a summer home on Robin Lane.

Charles E. Doten Portland Bath Harold B. Macneon Dward St. Martin and John Sunday Souls St. Martin Ralph Dunton Robin

Kane family visits Desmonds in North Abington

Mr and Mrs Franklin Kane along with daughter Karen and son Christopher of North Abington Massachusetts were weekend guests of Mrs Kane’s parents Mr and Mrs Eugene Desmond at 78 Lincoln Street.

Franklin Kane Karen Christopher North Abington Mass Kane Eugene Desmond Lincoln Street

Boston man James A. McLellan visits Hawley residence

James A. McLellan of Boston formerly of Bath spent the weekend at the Hawley residence on High Street.

James A. McLellan Boston Bath Hawley High Street

Mrs Emma Bickford Returns From New England Visit

Mrs. Emma Bickford of Woolwich returned Friday after seven weeks with relatives in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. She was a weekend guest of her aunt Mrs. Mary Boardman and family on Tarbox Street and went home Monday. Fred Bolduc returned to the University of Maine after visiting his family on Turner Court.

Emma Bickford Woollwich Massachusetts New Hampshire Mary Boardman Tarbox Street Fred Bolduc University of Maine Turner Court

Mc Naughton Family Returns From Weekend Visit

Mr and Mrs Walter Mc Naughton and children Martha and Stephen left Sunday morning for Rockville Maryland after visiting Mrs Scott M Golder of Winship Street over the weekend Stephen had been staying with his grandmother until school closed Mr McNaughton is employed in Washington D C

Walter McNaughton Martha Stephen Rockville Maryland

Mrs Sirois Undergoes Surgery At St Marys Lewiston

Mrs Eugene Sirois of 247 Water Street underwent surgery Saturday at St Marys hospital in Lewiston.

Eugene Sirois Waterstreet St. Mary’s Hospital Lewiston

Local Nazarene Delegates Attend District Assembly Session

Edna Johnson and Mrs. Clara Long, delegates from First Church of the Nazarene and the Women's Foreign Missionary Society, attend the upcoming District Women's Foreign Missionary assembly. The Nazarene church assembly meets Monday and Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Drew of Wakefield, Massachusetts, returned home Monday after a 10 day visit with Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence R. Vail of Arrowsic.

Edna Johnson Clara Long First Church of the Nazarene Women's Foreign Missionary Society District Women’s Foreign Missionary Assembly of the Nazarene Church Fred Drew Wakefield Mass Lawrence’ R. Vail Arrowsic

Mrs Beak Speaks at Boothbay PTA Meeting on Visual Aids

Mr and Mrs Granville Colby of Quimby Street attended a Boothbay Center School PTA gathering on Thursday night. Mrs Beak demonstrated visual equipment used in schools and shared travel experiences from Europe while presenting various articles she collected. Mrs Colby serves as audio visual chairman for the Maine Congress of PTA.

Granville Colby Quimby Street Boothbay Beak Boothbay Center PTA Europe Colby Maine Congress of

Bangor visitor calls on Bath friends during stay

Mrs. John Hunt of Bangor formerly of Bath visited Saturday to see friends and spend time with her daughter and husband Mr. and Mrs. Chester Wilson of Sebasco.

John Hunt Bangor Bath Chester Wilson Sebasco

Elena Drake Celebrates Seventh Birthday at Family Home

Elena Drake celebrated her seventh birthday at the Drake home on Grove Street with family and friends. Guests included Jolene Suslar Susanne Bartlett Nancy Ellen McInnes Nancy Ellen Os good Barbara Brown Vicky Norton Pamela Pierce Carol Ann Pankhurst and Mary Virginia Gillies.

Elena Drake Frederick E. Drake Grove Street Jolene Suslar Susanne Bartlett Nancy Ellen McInnes Nancy Ellen Osgood Barbara Brown Vicky Norton Pamela Pierce Carol Ann Pankhurst Mary Virginia Gillies

Sewalls’ South Weymouth Wedding Details Noted

Mr and Mrs Edward Sewall Jr of South Weymouth are mentioned as Sewall family parents with Mr and Mrs Edward Sewall of High Street noted in the text.

Edward Sewall, Jr South Weymouth Sewall Edward Sewall High Street

Rev and Mrs Curtis L Stanley Attend Nazarene Assembly

Reverend and Mrs Curtis L Stanley left Tuesday for the New England District Assembly of the Church of the Nazarene held this week at Eastern Nazarene College in Wollaston Massachusetts. They expect to return to Bath, Maine.

Curtis L. Stanley New England

Local School Event Highlights Student Achievements

A fragmentary report notes a student from an education program in York preparing for teacher education. It mentions a family, with parents Mr and Mrs John Feer, and a Miss Cooke involved in the music committee.

Tured Trom York Coe Todtielne John Feer Ion Pees Miss Cooke Dette

Wedding Invitation for Cynthia Cornish in Tops ham

Mrs Ralph Dunton of Portland and Robinhood spent weekend with her daughter Mrs Edward St Martin in Washington street Invitations have been received to the wedding of Miss Cynthia Cornish of 45 Rose street to Mr Daniel Cornish at the United Baptist church Tops ham on June 14 at seven with a vestry reception to follow

Ralph Dunton Portland and Robinhood Edward St. Martin Washington Street Cynthia - Seer Aa Meea Tae Dwinal Cornish Rose Street United Baptist

Army enlistment and weekend visits noted in local text

David W. Mansfield, 17, of Inglewood California, formerly of West Bath, enlisted in the U S Army in Los Angeles and is to report to Fort Ord. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Chaves Mansfield and grandson of Mrs T P Robichaud. Frank Reynolds and his son Thomas of Brookline Massachusetts spent Memorial Day weekend with Mr and Mrs Kerwin B Butcher in Washington.

David W. Mansfield Inglewood Calif West Bath U.S. Army Los Angeles Fort Ord Francisco Pvt. Mansfield Chaves Mansfield T. P. P. Robichaud Frank Reynolds Thomas Brookline Mass Mr. Reynolds Kerwin B. Butcher Washington Street

Local residents return from Zion Bible School convention

Mr and Mrs Leonard Gowell of High street and Mrs Mabel Sears of Edgett street came back Saturday from Providence Rhode Island where they attended the Zion Bible School convention and graduation Sears attended last year and plans to return Pamela Gayle born Sunday at Memorial hospital weighed eight pounds ten ounces named for the newborn daughter of Mr and Mrs Kenneth C Patterson of 33 Office Drive

Leonard Gowell High Street Mabel Sears Edgett Street Providence R.I Zion Bible School Sears Kenneth C. Patterson Office Drive Memorial Hospital Pamela Gayle

Shaw family returns from Bath visit

Mr and Mrs Frederick Shaw and daughters Linda Judy and Carol Shaw of Reaming Massachusetts returned home after a weekend visit in Bath as guests of Mr and Mrs Charles Whitehouse on Upper Washington Street and Mr and Mrs Carl Robbins of Milan.

Frederick Shaw Linda Judy Carol Shaw Reaming Mass Bath Charles Whitehouse Upper Washington Street Carl Robbins Milan Street

Avey Family Guests of Whitehouse in Washington Street Visit

Mr and Mrs Raphael Avey and their daughters Theresa Margaret Francis and Pamela Jean of Kittery were holiday and weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Charles Whitehouse on upper Washington street.

Raphael Avey Theresa Margaret Francis Pamela Jean Kittery Charles Whitehouse Upper, Washington Street

Bath Residents Return Home After Memorial Day Visit

Mrs Addie Cox and her daughter Patricia of East Braintree Mass returned home Sunday after visiting Mrs Coxs cousins Mr and Mrs Edward St Martin of Washington Street. Mrs Cox, a former Bath resident, entered Deaconess Hospital in Boston Monday for surgery. Miss Alice J Shaw formerly of Bath has returned to her home 78 Danforth Street Portland from Maine General Hospital where she has been a patient. Her condition is improving.

Addie Cox Patricia East Braintree Mass Alice J. Shaw Bath Danforth Street Portland Maine General Hospital

War Veteran Stanley Marr on Leave Home from Togus Hospital

Stanley Marr of Upper Washington Street is home on leave from the Veterans hospital at Togus where he has been a patient several weeks. He is a World War II veteran receiving treatment for injuries from service and will return to Togus in early June for surgery. Marr has worked at Bath Iron Works.

Stanley Marr Upper Washington Street Veterans Hospital Togus R. Marr Bath Iron Works

Hutchins Family Weekend Visit in Norwalk Conn

Mr and Mrs Stanley Hutchins of Dummer Street with daughter Holly and son Roger spent the weekend in Norwalk Connecticut visiting Mrs Hutchins parents Mr and Mrs Frank Lederman.

Stanley Hutchins Dummer Street Holly Roger Norw Conn Hutchins Frank Lederman

Memorial Day Gap in Mt. Desert School Family

Miss Norma Drummond a language teacher at Mt. Desert High School spent Memorial Day and the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs Norman Drummond of Arrowsie and with her sister and husband Mr and Mrs Warren Hawley of High Street.

Norma Drummond Mt. Desert High School Norman Drummond Arrowsie Ae Warren Hawley

Marble Family Returns Home After Weekend Visit

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Marble and their children return to 84 South Street after a weekend with Mrs. Marble’s parents Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Bowden of Stockton Springs.

Charles Marble South Street

Lemieuxs Visit Bath Clearwater Miss Katherine Ne

Mr and Mrs Ernest Lemieux of Wollaston Mass return from Bath where they were guests of Mrs William Esmond and daughter Barbara of Willow Street. Mrs Lemieux will be married soon to Katherine Neal, a former operator for New England Tel and Tel. Co.

Ernest Lemieux Wollaston Mass Bath

Swanton Party Attends Bowdoin Commencement Visit

Rees E Swanton of Mobile arrives with parents Mr and Mrs Carl B Swanton of Front Street to attend Bowdoin College commencement where he will graduate from the class of 1950. Mrs Swanton and daughter Ann Riddle plan to visit Mrs Swanton's parents Attorney and Mrs Eugene Riddle of Jackson NC during the absence. Mrs Katherine Butka and daughter Mary Lou of Gardiner join Mom Day celebrations with Mrs Luke Marr on upper Washington Street. Mrs Butka RN works at Togus Veterans hospital. Ella McDonough and daughters Mary McDonough from Dorchester Mass and Kay Masiello of Somerville Donough’s daughter and husband Mr and Mrs Charles Marr reside at 1379 Washington Street.

Rees E. Swanton Mobile Carl B. Swanton Front Street Bowdoin College Katherine Butka Mary Lou Gardiner Butka Luke Marr Upper Washington Street R. N Veterans Hospital, Togus Ella’ McDonough Mary McDonough Dorchester Mass Kay Masiello Somerville Donough Charles Marr Washington Street

Social Notes From Bath and Maine Summer Homes

Edward C Claréy of Robin Hood accompanied. Dr and Mrs Hussa of New York City summer residents of MacMahan Island passed Saturday in Bath. Mrs Arthur Footer of Wis casset formerly of Bath is recovering after a major operation at Mercy hospital Portland. Mr and Mrs E Lawrence McKenney and baby Peter returned Sunday Calais where they spent a few days with relatives. On their return Mrs James Mt was guest of Mr and Mrs McCurdy for a few weeks. Mr and Mrs Charles Mellen and two children of York City opened their Summer home at Small Point.

Edward C. Claréy Robinhood Mrs. Hussa New York City MacMahan Island Bath Arthur Footer Wiscasset Mercy’ Hospital Portland E. Lawrence MchcKenney Peter c Calais James Mt McCurdy Charles Mellen York City Small Point

Freestone Family Plans Early July Visit

Mrs David Freestone and her son John of Buffalo arrive in six weeks. They will visit Mrs Stone and Mrs Alfred Carpenter on High Street. Mr Freestone, an accountant for the New York Telephone Co., plans to join them the first week in July for a one week vacation.

David Freestone John Buffalo N. Y Stone Alfred Carpenter High Street Freestone New York Telephone Co

Funeral attendance by local guests cited at Bath event

Memo Day and week end guests of Mr and Mrs Har old S Avery of Western Avenue joined Mrs and Mrs Walter A Aus Sa N H and Mr and Mrs Cecil F Brown of East Braintree Mass and Mrs Francis M Lexington Mass in Bath to attend the funeral of Mrs Fran Borden J Burden widow of Angus after the service they returned to their homes with memories of the ceremony and the late Mrs Borden.

Walter A.’ Aus Sa N. H Cecil F Brown East Braintree Mass

Tobeys Visit Relatives as Summer Cottage Opens

Mr and Mrs Hiram Tobey of Whiteheld Ste Mass were weekend guests of Mrs Tobey's parents Mr and Mrs Arthur I P of Middle Street and of Mr Tobey's sister Mrs Harold S Avery of Western Avenue. Margaret Ann and Ellen Mayne returned home in Squan Wallace MacDonald Washing Mrs John of Whitinville Mass has opened her cottage at Small Point for the Summer.

Hiram Tobey Whiteheld Ste. Mass Tobey Aod. Fies Arthur I. P Middle Street Mr. Tobey Harold S. Avery Western Avenue Mr. Ang Tna Eeene H. Mayne, Jr Margaret Ann Ellen Squan- Wallace MacDonald, Washington Street John Or Whitinville, Mass Small Point

McCarty Family Opens Bucemier Home in Bath

Mr and Mrs Walter P Mc Carty of Ottawa Canada moved to Bath last week to open the Bucemier home on Academy street Mc Carty will remain for the summer Mr Mc Carty returned to Canada over the weekend and was seen by his brother in law id S Avery of away spend era avenue who will week in Ottawa

Walter P. McCarty Ottawa Canada Bath Bucemier Academy Street McCarty Inlaw Ld S. Avery Away Spendera Avenue

William Davis Spends Weekend at Schenectady Cottage

William Davis of Schenectady New York spent the weekend at a lakeside cottage with his teenaged companion The remains of a quiet family retreat were described as the scene of a relaxed holiday and no incidents were reported.

William Davis Schenectady, N.Y

Social visit highlights from Portland and Scarborough Beach

Mrs Nora Lynch and Mrs Margaret Kimball of Portland were weekend guests of Mrs Caleb Burns on Bigs Street. Additional visitors included Mr and Mrs Joseph Rokowski from Scarborough Beach.

Nora Lynch Veter Margaret Kimball Portland Caleb. Burns Bigs Street Joseph Rokowski Scarborough Beach

Collins Family Observes Memorial Day in Castine

Mr and Mrs Harry S Collins and daughter Harriett spent Memorial Day in Castine visiting relatives and enjoying time with family.

Harry S. Collins Harriett Castine

Strained fragment cites Stratton visit and graduation

Mrs Earl Lermond and Mrs Robert Turner visited Stratton for a weekend while their son in law attended events. Mrs Turner will play the organ for the high school graduation sermon in Stratton.

Earl Lermond Stratton Robert Turner Eustis Ridge Rangeley Turner Pacention Turner m Cee Stratton Mill

Bath clubs hold teen sewing circle and style review

Teen-age sewing circle led by Mrs. Granville Colby met at Webster Junior High for a Twin-County Style Dress Review. Jean Brown won first prize gray chambray dress, Una Whitham won blue ribbon for green cotton outfit, and several girls earned senior honors. Over 100 girls 12 to 21 attended, with a stage show and professional fashion models from Bates Mills. Afterward the group toured Bath Dye Works to learn cleaning processes and visited Mrs. Wallace Ham’s prize Manx cats at Day’s Ferry before planning a progressive supper and future projects.

Granville Colby Webster Jean Brown Una Whitham Jean Una Janet Ann Cohen Martha Holmes Ann Martha Bates Mills Lewiston Bath Day’s Ferry Wallace Ham

Bath Business and Professional Women Club Anniversary

The Bath Business and Professional Women club marked its third anniversary at Sedgwick with officers installed by Miss Miriam Wheeler of the Portland club. New officers include Mrs. Etta Thurlow president, Mrs. Rowena Marsh vice president, Mrs. Margaret Kane recording secretary, Mrs. Asenith Haggett corresponding secretary, Miss Alma Genthner treasurer. Delegates to the State Convention in Houston were Mrs. Marsh and Mrs. Thurlow. The program featured Charlotte's School of the Dance pupils, marimba by Joe Avery with Cliff Leeman, readings by Susan Watts and Nancy Blair, songs by Pat and Paul Crocker, and performances by the Chorale Group. Portland members Miss Wheeler, Miss Marjorie Sumner, Miss Emma Smith, and Miss Marguerite Cates attended.

Bath Business and Professional Women's Club Sedgwick Miriam Wheeler Portland Club Etta Thurlow Rowena Marsh Margaret Kane Asenith Haggett Almeda Genthner Houston Marsh Charlotte's School of the Dance Joe Avery Cliff Leeman Susan Watts Nancy Blair Pat Paul Crocker Wheeler Marjorie Sumner Emma Smith Marguerite Cates

Mizpah Class Hosts Baby Shower for Mrs Floyd Carter

Mizpah class and First Baptist Church choir held a stork shower Tuesday at the home of Mrs and Mrs Rudolph Farber on Bedford Road. Pink and white streamers decorated the living room and a baby basket held gifts in pink and blue. Guests included Mrs John Shorey Mrs Sarl Capres Mrs Jarvis Snyder Kenneth Thayer Ralph Blakeney and others.

First Baptist Church Floyd Carter Rudolph Farber Bedford Road Carter John Shorey Sarl, Capres Jarvis Snyder Kenneth Thayer Ralph Blakeney Ruth MacKenzie Andrew Black Vinal King

Local Ladies Attend Apt Gathering Highlighted by Guest

Mia Jane Furber Miriam House George Carey Ronald Buffarm Harold Carter Rudolph Furber and the guest of honor Mrs Floyd r gathered for a social event at the residence. Attendees included Mrs Miriam House and Mrs Furber amid a list of local hosts and guests in attendance.

Mia Jane Furber Miriam House George Carey Ronald Buffarm Harold Carter Rudolph Furber Floyd R

Phi Kappa Delta Club Meeting at Community Center

Phi Kappa Delta held a meeting at the Community Center with lunches at 7 p.m. The group spent the evening cleaning the club room. Attendees included Mrs. gsth Underwood, Mrs. Irwin Skillings, Mrs. Eck, Mrs. Aubrey Steen Jr., Mrs. Morris Smart, Mrs. Donald Sylvester, Mrs. Blaine, Mrs. Malcolm Varney, Mrs. Nicholas Kakos, Mrs. James Young and Mrs. Greve.

Phi’ Kappa Delta Club Gsth Underwood Irwin Skillings Eck Aubrey Steen, Jr Morris Smart Donald Sylvester Blaine Ande Malcolm Varney Nicholas Kakos James Young Greve

Theta Chapter announces 1952-53 committees and joint meets

Theta chapter of Beta Sigma Phi sorority outlines new committees for 1952 1953 and two joint meets with Xi Beta Chapter set for June 3 at Eleanor Danforths and June 17 at Mrs Albert Thompsons homes. The meeting notes a New England Convention report and Sebasco registration June 14. Present were Roberta Hathorne John Greene Amerise Bourque and others.

Beta Sigma Phil Sorority Xi Beta Eleanor. Danforth High Street Albert Thompson Middle Street Roberta Hathorne Leonard. Wetherbee Clyde Ambrose William Turpie John’ A. Greene, Jr George’. Gardenier Ways and Linwood Haynes Paul Akeley Nathan Watson M Mildred. Marshal Merle Helen Hayes Barman Kay Legard Eleanoree Sebasco John A. Greene,Jr Amerise Bourque John M. Conley, Jr Meee, Gardiner Waldron Troop Paul Graustuck Maria St. Angelo

Bath Hebrew Ladies Society Plans June 4 Rummage Sale

The Bath Hebrew Ladies Society met with president Mrs Sam Levin at Mrs Abraham's home. Mrs Louis Petlock reported a successful card party. During the business session plans were made for a rummage sale on June 4. Refreshments were served by the hostess.

Bath Hebrew Ladies Society Sam Levin Abraham Louis Petlock

Lowell Temple Pythian Sisters Hold Meeting

Lowell Temple Pythian Sisters met Wednesday with five Alvah Young Temple members from Brunswick. Next Wednesday evening will host the annual birthday party with anniversary observances and a 6 oclock supper. Co chairmen were Alice Rideout and Mrs Pearl Campbell. A following meeting will include a memorial service with Sarah Potter as chairman.

Lowell Temple Pythian Alvah Young Temple Brunswick Alice Rideout Pearl Campbell Sarah Potter

Twin Bees Club elects officers at Bath gathering

The Twin Bees club of Lowell Temple, Pythian Sisters, and Alvah Young Temple of Brunswick met Bath Wednesday. Officers named: Sadie Garcelon president, Marie Peabody vice president, Floris Varney treasurer, Rose Wallace and Ola Lombard directors. Installation planned for a July banquet with Hattie Lord and Athelyn Gilman as installing officers.

Twin Bees Club Lowell Temple Pythian Sisters Alvah Young Temple Brunswick Bath Club Sadie Garcelon Bath Marie Peabody Florris’. Varney Rose. Wallace Ola Lombard Hattie Lord Aithelyn Gilman Auburn Bessie Hunt Storer Anderson Martel Nickeende Iva Noble Ith Miller Emi Williams Pearl Campbell Knight Rose Wallace Gerude “Stewart Sarah Potter Viola Melzard

Legion Auxiliary closes year with Brunswick banquet

American Legion Auxiliary capped the year with its annual banquet at a Brunswick hotel. The event featured a centerpieces of mixed summer flowers and a decorative arrangement.

American Legion “Auxiliary Brunswick

Club Officers Take Office in Winter Society Meeting

President Cedric French leads the 1962 1953 year install with new officers and 100 percent dues. Mrs Maude B Dowling installs assisted by Mrs Donald Camp, notes perfect attendance awards for Reinoehl and Carey, and honors members, graves decorated by McLaughlin and French.

Ing Francis Mckacahin Victor Carey Charles Syde Ambrose Curran George Costain George Goodwin James McLaughlin Karcher ~Jackson Frank Fortier John Burgon Ethel Tourtillotte Delmar Bates Sidney Higgins Donald Perry Bernard Edgar Leavitt Gardiner Rogers McLaughlin French

Inner Wheel Thanks Mrs Bridgham at Cosmopolitan Club

Mrs Edward W Bridgham hosted an Inner Wheel meeting at the Cosmopolitan club with co hosts Loring Addison Charles T Small and Reginald Farnham. Members presented a blanket to Mrs Donald Emero amid summer flower centerpieces and umbrellas as the annual meeting elected officers and two year directors. The annual luncheon is set for June 5 at Hotel Eagle Brunswick.

Edward W. Bridgham Cosmopolitan Club Loring Addison Charles’ T. Small Reginald Farnham Donald Emero John Parker Eugene Desmond Lynn Bussey Charles T William L. Skelton Carl C. Anderson Frederick D. Hill Hotel Eagle Brunswick

Suburb Civic Club Plans Lobster Salad Supper

Suburb Civic club met at Winneganee Community house Thursday evening. Plans were made for the annual lobster salad supper at the hall June 6. Mrs Danford MacDonald and Mrs Lloyd Rogers were appointed co chairmen of the supper committee. Mrs J Emery Foote r was named ticket chairman. The next meeting will be June 12 and hostesses are Mrs Harold Rogers, Mrs Robert P Mans on, Mrs Frank Perry and Mrs Lloyd Rogers. The annual banquet closes the club year June 26 at Hotel Eagle in Bek. A social hour followed and the club voted to donate to the Christian Service work of Phippsburg.

Hotel Eagle Bek Christian Service Work of Phippsburg

Cosmo Club closes season with meetings and picnics

Mrs Abbott Redson and Mrs home at Birch Point attend the final Cosmo Club meeting led by president Mrs Carol Robbins who reports were approved. A vote sets 2 yan 5 to the living room. June 13 picnic at Se basco Estates features Blythe Spirit rehearsal for sorority convention. Further picnics planned at Friendship and Foster's Point through July 9.

Friendship Alice Ice Hostess Foster's

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Kenneth Chaney Alna Parker Chaney William F. Williams The Cedric French Billy Andrews Road Rockland Mr. French Neil Pack Boston University Roscoe H. Shaw Gee-Seorth Frederick G. Lawson Nora Lawson Great Lakes Philadelphia Navy Yard O.E.S Kota Temple Genesta John Gillespie Ruth Hathorne Mac Ward Russell Bagdikian Sarah Shaw Freda Bagdikian Leah Page Joan H. Shaw C. Weston Ringer Needham, Mass Cmdr Val W. Ringer Leonard Wetherbee Cheryl Allen Street Ellen Ashenden Greenwood Cana Quebec Miss Ashenden Mrs. Wetherbee Huse Memorial School Elnora Oliver Union Street Leslie Shumway Jean Shumway Susan Bates Fredericton N. B W. A. Doe Henry C. Wright Waertherton Street Memo Harold S. ‘Avery Bath Societies PHI Kappa Delta THETA Legion Auxiliary Cosmo Club
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