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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Mar 02, 1950

Page

4

Local society notes and visits across Bath area

Community updates list residents in Bath Maine visiting Florida and Boston, returning from hospitals, and attending events. Notables include Mrs Norma Nickerson resuming studies in Lewiston, Wayne Perry injured skiing on High street, and Mr and Mrs Nichols planning a Florida vacation. A new baby girl Julianne Rebecca born to Mr and Mrs Louis LeMay at Bath Memorial Hospital.

Louis L. LeMay Phippsburg Bath Memorial Hospital Julianne Rebecca

Local families host guests from nearby towns

Mr. and Mrs. Wendall Heenie and Mrs. William H. Gould of Dornham were recent guests, with Mr. and Mrs. Myron Heenie of Bath joining the visit.

Wendall Heenie William H. Gould Dornham Myron Heenie Bath

Nurse Miss Natale Hagan Returns Home After Visit

Miss Natale Hagan, student nurse at New England Baptist hospital, returns to Heston on Thursday after a brief visit with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Miles Hagan on Cobb road. Thomas Sheffield, a Memorial hospital patient for two months, goes home to North Harpswell.

Natale Hagan Heston Thursdey Miles Hagan Cobb Road New England Baptist Hospital Thomas Sheffield Memorial Hospital North Harpswell

Spragues Celebrate Golden Wedding on Washington Birthday

Mr and Mrs Eugene Sprague marked their golden wedding anniversary at home 31 Richardson Street. He works at Hilyard Pharmacy. Susan Barbour has returned home from Memorial hospital to her parents Mr and Mrs Henry Barbour Topsham. Holiday visitors included Mrs Eugene M Desmond Lincoln Street and Mrs Carl C Anderson Green Street with Mrs Desmonds daughter Mrs Franklin Kane and Mr Kane Brockton and Miss Betty Anderson Boston. Mrs John McInnes wintered at Eastland Portland arriving Thursday to visit Mr and Mrs A M Main Garden Street.

Eugene Sprague Washington Richardson Street Mr. Sprague Hilyard Pharmacy Susan Barbour The Memorial Hospital Henry Barbour Topsham Eugene M. Desmond Lincoln Street Carl C. Anderson Green Street John McInnes Eastland Portland A. M. Main Garden Street

Mrs Davis Visits Daughter in Portland Hospital

Mrs. William C. Davis of High street spent Thursday in Portland visiting her daughter Mrs. Charles D. Johnson of Gorham who is a tonsillectomy patient at the Maine Eye and Ear Infirmary.

William C. Davis High Street Portland Charles D. Johnson Gorham Maine Eye and Ear Infirmary

Miss Valerie Nickerson Takes Week's Vacation With Family

Miss Valerie M. Nickerson of 23 Park Street spends a week's vacation with her parents, Mr and Mrs Sanford B Nickerson. She is employed at the Y W C A in Boston.

Norma Nickerson Central Maine Hospital Lewiston Sanford B. Nickerson Park Street Valerie M. Nickerson Miss Nickerson Y.W.C.A Bos

Two Local Graduates Depart for Bryant College

Richard E. Jackson and Horace Morse Jr. depart with families in tow from their respective Oak and ter streets to commence studies at Bryant College in Rhode Island.

Richard E. Jackson Karcher S. Jackson Ter Street Horace Gorse, Jr Horace G. Morse Oak Street Tly Bryant College R. I

Maine musician J. Harry McLellan winds winter in California

J Harry McLellan formerly of Maine now living in Portland spends the winter at Santa Monica Beach California. He notes the season is slipping away and the long journey home to Maine will be earlier than usual due to California fog.

J. Harry McLellan Portland

Woolwich Guests on Washingtons Birthday

Mr and Mrs Vernal Fread of aoe visited Mrs mother Mrs Harry and Mr Swift of Woolwich to celebrate Washingtons Birthday with family and friends.

Vernal Fread Aoe Mother Harry Mr. Swift Woolwich Washington

Miss Carol Hunnewell Visited Miss Lorraine Allen

Miss Carol Hunnewell of Woolwich spent Friday night at the home of Miss Lorraine Allen of 1151 High Street.

Lorraine Allen High Street Humewells Woolwich Carol Hunnewell

Nurses Head For Boston Affiliation

Miss Geraldine Fogg of Woolwich and Miss Katherine Dunn of Wenham Mass student nurses at Augusta General hospital depart Sunday for three months of affiliation at Boston Lying-In hospital. Miss Dunn will stay at Miss Fogg’s home Saturday night.

Geraldine Fogg William Fogg Woolwich Katherine Dunn Wenhem Mass Augusta General Hospital Boston

Grace Joy Vacation At Bluff Road Home

Miss Grace Joy of the New England Telegraph and Telephone Company is spending a week of vacation at her residence, 39 Bluff Road.

Grace Joy New England Tel. & Tel. Co Bluff Road

Superintendent Addison heads to Atlantic City meeting

Loring R. Addison, superintendent of schools, departed Saturday for Atlantic City to attend the annual national gathering of the American Association of School Administrators. Sessions began Sunday and run through Thursday.

Loring R. Addison Atlantic City American Association of School Administrators

Portland Pair Arrives for Weekend with Washington Family

Joseph Winslow and Theron Barton of Washington street arrive Friday from Portland Connecticut where they work to spend the weekend with their families.

Joseph Winslow Theron Barton Washington Street Portland Conn

Mil ler and Colby Attend Seavey Reception at Kora Shrine

Mr and Mrs Justus H Miller Mr and Mrs Abbott Redlon Mr and Mrs Granville Colby and Dr and Mrs Joseph Smith attended the reception for Potentate John S Seavey at Kora Shrine Temple Lewiston Friday evening A drill of the Arab Patrol in which Mr Colby is a member was held during the event

Justus H. Miller Abbott Redlon Granville Colby Joseph Smith John S. Seavey Kora Shrine Temple Lewiston Colby

Miss Margaret Troup Visits Camden Weekend

Miss Margaret Troup of 962 Middle Street left Friday evening to spend the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs James Troup in Camden.

Margaret Troup Middle Street James Troup Camden

West Bath Grange Members Attend Sagada Hoc Pomona

A group from West Bath grange led by Mr. and Mrs. Everett Lemont Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Palmer Mrs. Joseph N. Day John Howe Mrs. Vivian Brown and Miss Alice Johnson attended Sagada hoc Pomona at Richmond Corner.

Everett Lemont Lawrence Palmer Joseph N. Day John Howe Vivian Brown Alice Johnson West Bath Grange Sagadahoc Pomona Richmond Corner

Mrs Ella McAllister Returns Home From Hospital

Miss Ella McAllister who has been in hospital for several weeks has returned to her home at 11 Edgett Street.

Ella McAllister Memorial Hospital Edgett Street

Mrs Daisy Hinckley Returns to Higgins Home

Mrs Daisy Hinckley, after several days with Chaney of Elliot, has returned to the home of her daughter Mrs Raphael Higgins at 4 Maple Street.

Daisy Hinckley Chaney Elliot Raphael Higgins Maple Street

Mr and Mrs Thompson Potter Visit Lewiston Friends

Mr and Mrs Potter of 75 Court Street spent Saturday in Lewiston visiting friends.

Mrs. Thompson Potter Court Street Lewiston

Local Notes and Birth Announcements in Bath Area

Train completion and leave plans for Bourget to join a destroyer at New Orleans. Birth of son Derwin Southard at Bath Memorial Hospital on Feb 22 weighing six pounds four ounces. Convalescence notes, hospital visits, and family gatherings across Bath and nearby towns.

Mr. Bourget New Orleans Norris Southard Meadowway Derwin Bath Memorial Hospital Southard June Doughty Estella Doughty Shaw Street

Morse High Senior Gloria Young Improves After Appendectomy

Miss Gloria Young a Morse High School senior and daughter of Mr and Mrs Lewis H Young of 1369 Washington Street submitted to an appendectomy at Memorial Hospital Saturday and is reported much improved and would welcome visitors.

Gloria Young Morse High School Lewis H. Young Washington Street Memorial Hospital

Bath visitors spread across states and cities

Miss Wilhelmina Werkhoven and Miss Barbara Jackle of Manchester Conn have been spending time in Bath then returned home. Werkhoven stayed with Mrs. W. P. Hatch on Washington Street while Jackle visited Miss Patricia Ames. Arch Hamilton of Lexington Ky arrived last week to visit his daughters Mrs. Boyd L. Bailey in Bath and Mrs. Charles Lowery in Brunswick.

Wilhelmina Werkhoven Barbara Jackle Manchester Conn Bath Miss Werkhoven W. P. Hatch Washington Street Miss Jackle Patricia Ames Cherry Street Arch Hamilton Lexington Boyd L. Bailey Charles Lowery Brunswick

Reginald Parker Visits Bath Family Over Weekend

Reginald Parker of the Military Police Corps United States Army arrived in Bath on Friday morning to spend the weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs Edward B Parker at 866 Washington Street Parker is based at Camp Dix Trenton New Jersey.

Gordon MacKinnon Windsor Bath Brunswick Reginald Parker Military Police Co Edward B. Parker Washington Street Parker Aew Camp Dix Trenton

Miss Nathalie Hall Returns Home After Week with Sister

Miss Nathalie M. Hall of Thomaston returns home Friday evening after spending a week with her sister Miss Dudley S. Leavitt at 9 Valley Road.

Nathalie M. Hall of Thomaston Dudley S. Leavitt Valley Road

Local students return to Burdett College after leave

Alan Wilkie of 2 Bowman Street and George Boynton son of Mr and Mrs Harland Boynton of 192 North Street returned to their studies at Burdett College Boston Sunday after passing several days with their parents Both Wilkie and Boynton work for the correction department at the college.

Alan Wilkie Bowman Street George Boynton Harland Boynton North Street Burdett College Boston Wilkie and Boynton Correction

Nellie C D Arcy Hospital Admission For X Rays

Mrs Nellie C D Arcy a telephone operator with the New England Telegraph and Telegraph Company entered Memorial hospital Thursday for X rays and treatment.

Nellie C. D'Arcy New England Tel. & Tel. Co Memorial Hospital

Miss Virginia Andre Returns After Week with Parents

Miss Virginia Andre, a junior high teacher at Greely Institute Cumberland Center, and Charles Andre Jr., a student at Gorham State Teachers' College, resumed duties Sunday after a week’s vacation with their parents, Mr and Mrs Charles Andre of 106 Lincoln Avenue.

Virginia Andre Greely Institute Cumberland Center Charles Andre Gorham State Teachers’ College Lincoln Street

Miss Patricia Boucher Seen At Ice Follies In Boston

Miss Patricia Boucher aged attended Ice Follies in Boston with her mother Mrs Leo Boucher. The event occurred Saturday. they reside at 428 Lark Street.

Leo Boucher Lark Street Boston Patricia Boucher

Boynton Couple Celebrate 29th Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Harland Boynton and son George of 192 North Street visited Mrs Boynton's sister and brother in law Mr and Mrs William Hodgkins in Winthrop on Sunday to celebrate the couple's 29th wedding anniversary.

Harland Boynton George North Street

Maine sophomore Barbara Hart arrives for visit with parents

Barbara Hart, a sophomore at the University of Maine, arrived Friday for a visit with her parents Mr and Mrs Eugene Hart of 39 Granite.

Barbara Hart University of Maine Eugene Hart Granite Street

Florence Fullerton Attends Portland Scout Camp Reunion

Miss Florence Fullerton of Huse Street attends a reunion in Portland for the Greater Juruan Girl Scout Camp. The event gathered former campers and leaders to reminisce and reconnect.

Florence Fullerton Huse Portland Greater Juruan

Tufts Freshman Initiated Into Phi Delta Frater

Edward Morse a Tufts freshman from Corliss street was initiated into the Phi Delta fraternity on Curtis street in West Somerville Massachusetts. Mrs Waldo Marshall of Oliver street is a pallbearer at the Memorial hospital. Mrs Joseph J Smith and Maurice Hutchins attended the Bangor Central Council of Parent Teachers Association meeting in Bangor last Monday where Mrs Smith was guest speaker.

Waldo Marshall Oliver Street Memorial Hospital Edward Morse Corliss Street Tufts Col Phi Delta Frater Curtis Street West Somerville Mass the Memorial Hospital Joseph J. Smith Maurice Hutchins Bangor Central Council of Parent Teachers Association Bangor Mrsmith

Miss Janie Allen Returns Home After Vacation Visit

Miss Janie Allen of 723 Middle Street returns home after a school vacation spent with her cousin Miss Dorothy Holmes of East Brunswick.

Janie Allen Middle Street Dorothy Holmes East Brunswick

Reverend Sargent speaks at Bowdoin fraternity event

Rev. Dr. C. Clifford Sargent was hosted by Zeta Psi at Bowdoin College on Tuesday evening February 21 He led a discussion group on race relations and world peace Also noted are the Chubbuck family return from Dorchester Massachusetts after visiting relatives in Washington street plan.

C. Clifford Sargent Zeta Psi Bowdoin College Sargent

Nurse Miss Ann Hartnett Returns to Boston Duties

Miss Ann Hartnett R N of Massachusetts General Hospital Boston spent the weekend with her parents Postmaster and Mrs Edward N Hartnett Bluff Road and returned to Boston Tuesday to resume her duties.

Ann Hartnett R. N Massachusetts General Hospital Boston Edward N. Hartnett Bluff Road

Waterville Couple Guests of Woolwich relatives

Mr. and Mrs. Norman St. Ger main of Waterville were weekend guests of Mrs. St. German's aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph A. Plourde, in Woolwich.

Norman St. Germain Waterville St. German Joseph A. Plourde Woolwich

Miss Catherine Powers Returns to Auburn to Teach

Miss Catherine Powers visits her parents Mr. and Mrs. H. Martin Powers at 1540 Washington Street for a week and leaves Auburn Sunday to resume teaching duties Monday.

Catherine Powers H. Martin Powers Washington Street Auburn

Picken Family Returns From Sanford Visit

Mrs John Picken Jr and daughter Katharine of Washington Street have returned from visiting the home of Mix in Sanford where they passed a week with John Picken Sr.

Raymond G. Chubbuck Stephen Billy Washington Street Dorchester Mass John Picken, Jr Katharine Sanford Waek Mix John Picken

Purity Court Installation Held at Farmington Event

Mrs. Potter served as marshal and Mr. Potter acted as marshal’s aide during the Purity Court Order of the Amaranth installation in Farmington held last week.

Thompson Potter Purity Court Order of the Amaranth Farmington

Emerson College Dean's List Honor for Sarah Silverman

Sarah Silverman daughter of Louis Silverman of 175 Oak Street has been named to the Dean's List for the second semester at Emerson College in Boston.

Sarah Silverman Louis Silverman Oak Street Emerson College Boston

Mrs Hayward and children Return from Maine Visit

Mrs Edmund Hayward and her children from East Weymouth have returned home after visiting Mrs Hayward’s parents Mr and Mrs Ivory Strout of Woolwich.

Edmund Hayward East Weymouth

Mrs William Fraser Admitted After Virus Pneumonia

Mrs William Fraser of 60 Chestnut Street was admitted to Memorial hospital on Sunday and is listed as a patient recovering from virus pneumonia.

William Fraser Chestnut Street Memorial Hospital

Local 4-H Leaders Attend Style Dress Workshop in Lewiston

Miss Carolyn Stackpole and Mrs. Granville Colby led a Lewiston Thursday meeting on sewing instructions and Style Dress Review requirements set for April. Also attending were Mrs. Alice Lewis, Mrs. Louise Rogers from Myrtle Lodge, and Merry Meeting Lodge members from Brunswick. Mr and Mrs Trafton Swain planned a York village move after staying with State Senator and Mrs. Joseph W. Larrabee of West Bath. Dr and Mrs Benjamin F Zimmerman hosted the Laura cast and Thesbian committee after the Tuesday play.

Carolyn Stackpole Granville Colby Lewiston Trafton Swain York Village Benjamin F. Zimmerman Laura

Gallants Move From Front Street to Park Street

Mr and Mrs George Gallant moved from 2 Front Street to 18 Park Street on Saturday. Mr and Mrs Charles Hewitt third moved from 18 Park Street to Wins eyance with Mr Hewitts mother.

George Gallant Front Street Park Street Charles +. Hewitt Winseyance Mr. Hewitt

Mrs Kimball’s Trip: New York Jamaica Haiti and Return

Miss Anne Kimball of the Red House Lincoln street left Saturday for New York City with Dr Virginia Clay Hamilton. They depart Wednesday for Jamaica and Miami for a week, then to Haiti and Puerto Rico before returning to New York City. They plan to return by the end of March.

Anne Kimball Red House Lincoln Street New York City Virginia Clay Hamiton Jamaica Miami Haiti Puerto Rio

Bath Clubs Host International Week Dinner Program

Bath Business and Professional Women's club held a dinner meeting featuring Prof Athern P Daggett and Ernest Hoffman with a program on The World In a State of Flux. Lippman gave violin pieces with Mrs Donald D Young accompanying. A Spring board meeting is scheduled for March 18 in Augusta with Gov Frederick G Payne expected as speaker.

Athern P. Daggett Atdoin College Ernest Hoffman Newcastle Cleveland Symphony Orchestra Bath Business and Professional Women’s Club Eee Ce International Federation of Busiess and Professional Women's Clubs Edmund P. Staples Beverly Packard Ada Y. Greenblatt Helen Lord Frederick G. Payne

Hyde Camp T W Hyde Camp and auxiliary hold Washington Lincoln program

Hyde Camp and auxiliary of the Sons of Union Veterans hosted their annual Washington and Lincoln birthday program at the G A R hall on Tuesday last. Rev Dr Clifford Sargent spoke on patriots past and present while music and recitations accompanied the ceremony.

T. W. Hyde Sons of Union Veterans of the Phyllis Frances Warner Arthur Burns Marie Freeman Mildred Knight Lizzie Haggett Agnes Cressey Hazel Warner Haggett Gilbert Greenleaf Clifford Sargent Wesley Church Sargent Assembly Singing of America Donald Preble Mary Cressey Washington Mildred Cressey

Beta Sigma Phi Meetings Highlight Spring Millinery

Mrs Warmon Eliason hosted Xi Beta chapter members at her South Street home last Tuesday for a spring millinery fashions show with models Mrs Edwin Andrews Mrs William Turpie Mrs W Linwood Haynes and Mrs Burt Osgood. Theta chapter met with Mrs Edward McCabe Jr Thursday for nature program by Miss Amelise Bourque and Miss Dorothy Kocha with plans for the state convention in Bath in April.

Warmon Eliason Beta Sigma Phi South Street John A. Greene, Jr Edwin R. Andrews William Turpie W. Linwood Haynes Burt S. Osgood Edward McCabe, Jr Amelise Bourque Dorothy Kocha Bath

Sacred Heart Circle Meets With New Members and Plans March Social

Sacred Heart Circle of Daughters of Isabella met Tuesday with good attendance. Regent Mrs. Vivian Kronstrand led prayers, Miss Nellie O Connor chaplain, and Mrs. Effie Milliken at the piano. Elizabeth Dunton served as flag bearer as two new members began initiation. A polio drive fundraiser report was given by Mrs. Louise Edgett amid card parties and a social. Marie A. Hamblett was named to oversee the Spiritual Holy Year for the Lower Pontif. The March social is set for the seventh at 8 o clock with Rev. Archie Gil-

Sacred Marie A. Hamblett Pontif Archie Gil

Business meeting set for March 21 at Damariscotta Mills

The next business meeting will be held on March 21. In charge of refreshments are Mrs. Vivian Kronstrand, Mrs. Louise Edgett, Mrs. May King, and Mrs. Theresa Dutton.

Damariscotta Mills Vivian Kronstrand Louise Edgett May King Theresa Dutton

Club 42 Sets Plans and Appointments for Hyde Memorial

Club 42 met recently with Mrs Howard Farr hosting. Co chairs named for the Hyde Memorial Home Silver Tea on April 2 are Mrs Everett Cooke and Mrs Robert Footer. Membership chairmen are Mrs Paul Hart, Mrs Leon White, and Miss Edith Small. Youth Conservation chair is led by Mrs Milton Footer. Prizes were awarded to Mrs Frank Kenyon and Mrs Leonard Smith.

Club 42 Howard Farr Everett Cooke Robert Footer Hyde Memorial Paul Hart Leon White Edith Small Milton Footer Harry Allen Frank Kenyon Leonard Smith

Winter Street Aid plans hospital sewing and spring tea

The Winter Street Church Ladies' Aid met with hostesses including Mrs. Elmer Williams and Mrs. Arthur Bowker. They voted to sew for Memorial hospital. The annual silver tea is set for March 31 with hostess Mrs. Joseph O. Purdue. Rev. Joseph O. Purdue led a Lent talk series starting with A Problem For the Pope by Marguerite Harmon Bro. Next week's topic will be Up Hearts by Walter M. Horton. Tea featured jonquils and stock. pourers were Miss Susan Reed and Mrs. Harry Horne. A future meeting at 2 p.m. will have hostesses Mrs. Archie Doyle and others.

Winter Street Church Elmer Williams Arthur Bowker Edward H. Hawley Kenneth Francisco Ralph Warren Langdon T. Snipe Edgar Leavitt Memorial Hospital Joseph O. Purdue Marguerite Harmon Bro Walter M. Horton Oberlin College Susan Reed Harry Horne Archie Doyle Trygve Carlson Jane Goodman Wallace Atwood Sarah Adams

Boy Scouts Brave Mid Winter Hike And Cabin Night

Troop 52 scouts kept active during school break despite 10 degree cold. V Lonn, R 5 eri Ww and others stayed warm in Scoutland cabin. On Wednesday 11 scouts three junior leaders and the Scoutmaster hiked 10 miles to Range Lights on Arrowskc island cooked meals and played capture the flag. Participants included Alfred Goodwin John Johnson Frank Manion Leland Hopkins Bobby Witham Harold Fuller Albert Caton David Newcomb Franklyn Savage Everett King Donald King Vic tor Lonn Robert Potter Lloyd Coombs Rev Arvid Ander son.

V. Lonn Scoutland Arrowskc Island Alfred Goodwin John Johnson Frank Manion Leland Hopkins Bobby Witham Harold Fuller Albert Caton David Newcomb Franklyn Savage Everett King Donald King Victor Lonn Robert Potter Lloyd Coombs Arvid Anderson

Red Rose Troop 6 Meets at Corliss Street Church

Red Rose Troop No 6 Inter mediates met Friday at Corliss Street church with President Dawn Newcomb conducting. Stephanie Bush read the Girl Scout laws after the promise. Judy Robinson presented the secretary's report. Community Life Badges were discussed and gum drop trees prepared for the Old Folks Home.

Red Rose Corliss Street Dawn Newcomb Stephanie Bush Judy Robinson

Pythian Sisters appoints chair for Easter sale

Lois Knight was named chairman of the grab bag table for the Easter sale set for April 5 at the Pythian Sisters meeting held Wednesday. Degree staff are to attend rehearsal next week and all members must be present from 7 30. A supper at the temple is planned for next Wednesday.

Lois Knight Pythian Sisters Temple

Philathea Class Tea Celebrates Washington's Birthday

The Philathea Class of Corliss Street Baptist church held its Silver Tea on February 22 despite bad weather. An annual event, the program featured piano solos and readings performed by Mrs. Dorothy Davis Mrs. Vivian Plant Mrs. Isabelle Small Mrs. Ruth Clark and Mrs. Ruth Ames among others with friends in attendance.

Corliss Street Baptist Church Washington Alice Blue Dorothy Davis Vivian Plant Isabelle Small Ruth Clark Ruth Ames

Green Cathedral by Miss Helen Witham Tea Service Verse

A domestic scene describes a tea table laid with spring flowers arranged by Melvin Henderson. Attendants include President Mrs Ruth Merkel and Mrs Arvil L Anderson. Committee members listed are Mrs Mildred Walker chairwoman and others.

Green Helen Witham Melvin Henderson Ruth Merkel Arvil L. Anderson Mildred Walker Marie Berry Ruth Ames Dorothy Pratt Grace Block Isabelle Berry

Nightingale Club Meeting At Mrs. Arthur K Home

Mrs Arthur K entertained Nightingale club members at 1 Gett Street on Thursday evening. President Mrs Emery Footer led a business session. Reports on the Cosmopolitan club tea and funds for Memorial hospital were heard. Curtains and rods for the Nightingale room will be installed and repairs made. Mrs Arthur Burgess welcomed Miss Arlene Heater as a new member. Guests included Miss Mary Perry Mrs Hiram Stevens and Mrs Herbert Calderwood.

Arthur K Nightingale Club Gett Street Emery Footer Cosmopolitan Club Memorial Hospital Nightingale Arthur Burgess Arlene ‘Eater Mary Perry Hiram Stevens Herbert Calderwood

Knights of Columbus Supper Meeting Highlights

Knights of Columbus held a 6 30 pm supper at the K of C hall with over 50 in attendance. Dr John F Dougherty spoke on Socialized Medicine and led an open forum while Fortier served as quiz master assisted by Donald Gurney. District Deputy Robert J Ouellette attended with visitors from Lisbon Falls.

Knights of Columbus K. of C. Hall John F. Dougherty and Fortier Donald Gurney John E. Bellefontaine Nk Keimiig Reginald Cyr Francois Vaillancourt Carlton Perry Daniel Perry Melvin Comeau John Allain John Kelliher Robert J. Ouellette Brunswick Lisbon Falls Robert Perry Donald Perry

Beacon Street Church Sunday Service Led by W.S.C.S

A cold night drew a good crowd to the Beacon Street church for Sunday evening worship led by the church W.S.C.S. ladies. The pastor spoke on A Defiant Woman while Frances St Martin directed, Blanchié at the piano, Eva Packard read the Responsive Reading, Marion Plummer led prayer, and Eleanor Gordon read the poem Still With Thee.

Beacon Street W.S.C.S. Ladies’ Society Frances St. Martin Blanchié É Eva Packard Marion Plummer Eleanor Gordon

Fireside Club Discusses "What Do You Believe"

Hilda Bowers and Earle Warren led a lively Fireside Club session on Winter Street. Gilbert Howard conducted devotions and plans for next Sunday include a social evening led by Mrs. Leonard Wetherbee with a devotional period by Sandra Johnson and Earle Warren.

Hilda Bowers Earle Warren Winter Street Gilbert Howard Leonard Wetherbee Sandra Johnson

Myrtle Lodge Hosts Maine U. O. of I. O. L. Visit

Mrs Emma Haley, government instructor from Brunswick, visited the Myrtle lodge Odd Ladies meeting Friday evening. Members from Merry Meeting lodge included Mrs Florence Jordan, Velma Neilson, Merle Norton, Madelyn Mayberry, Myrtle Stimpson and Alice Soule. A sale and dinner set for April 14 was approved, with committee to be announced. Plans begin for the Bath Maine Government event on March 10 at G A R hall, dinner to be served by Myrtle lodge with Mrs Pearl Campbell as chairwoman.

Emma Haley Maine VU. O Brunswick Myrtle Lodge Odd Ladies Haley Merrymeeting Lodge Florence Jordan Velma Neilson Merle Norton Madelyn Mayberry Myrtle Stimpson Alice Soule U. O. of Bath G. A. R. Hall Pearl Campbell

Pilgrim Fellowship Discusses Law Education Patterns

Miss Vivian Clark led the devotional at Central church as Judge Gardiner Deering spoke on Law As a Profession. He advised aspirants to study two years of college before three years of law school and noted Maine's fifty seven bar exam questions. Some graduates later specialize, others practice broadly in smaller towns.

Vivian Clark Pilgrim Fellowship Central Church Gardiner Deering Maine Law

Blue Cross Enrollment By Associated Hospital Service Of Maine

The 1950 Blue Cross enrollment for Sagadahoc County residents runs March 6 to 11. The Associated Hospital Service of Maine reports 253000 members, a 24000 increase, with 32000 subscribers hospitalized last year for 200000 hospital days and $1500000 paid to member hospitals. Enrollment centers are Bath Memorial Hospital and Bath National Bank, with representatives Stephen Woodberry and Emerson Hunt.

Blue Cross Sagadahoc County Associated Hospital Service of Maine Walter P. Black Maine Black Associated Hospital Service of Bath Memorial Hospital Stephen W. Woodberry Emerson Hunt Bath National Bank

Judge Deering's Talk Draws Attention at Event

The talk by Judge Deering drew interest and appreciation, highlighting its formative insights as preparation for various professions including accounting business management and law enforcement.

Pine Tree Camp Girl Scout Troop Meets at Lambert Park

Pine Tree Troop 1 Intermedi ate Girl Scouts met at the Lambert Park Community building. Members worked on embroidering schoolbags for the Schoolmates Overseas project and did needlework for the arts and crafts requirement. Jane Green completed the requirement while Sally Fraser, Christine Kby, Sally Mullaney, and Gail Newman assisted under Mrs. Richard Towle. The troop entertained with impromptu folk story dramatizations as patrol leaders prepared activity requests. Betsy Bertrand was elected Juliette Low representative.

Pine Tree Lambert Park Irls Sally Fraser Christine Kby Sally Mullaney Gail Newman Jane Green Richard Towle Betsy Bertrand Juliette Low

Winter Street Scouts Present Model Bridge at Scout Week

On Washington's birthday the Explorer Patrol of Boy Scout Troop 55 of Winter Street Church hiked with Dr Ralph D Warren as patrol advisor. Graeme Hanson and Ronald Trask passed First Class tests. The patrol presented a model bridge and announced the next meeting on March 6.

Washington Explorer Patrol Winter Street Ehurch Ralph D. Warren Graeme Hanson Ronald Trask

Junior Hospital League Meeting At Mrs Kelley's Home

Mrs William P Kelley hosted the Junior Hospital League at 104 Winship Street. Members approved buying a crib for Memorial Hospital pediatrics, planned a March 17 food sale, and organized a later country dance with Mrs William A Niss and Mrs Roger M Luke in charge. Sewing for the hospital continued as 15 attendees listed.

William P. Kelley Junior Hospital League Winship Street Memorial Hospital Kelley William A. Niss Roger M. Luke George Barker George Cary A. M. Main, Jr Carl Dearborn, Jr Harold McElman M. Dean Shaw Omar~King Eleanor Wilson Lynn Bussey Harry L. Day William Mussenden S. Theodore Bertocci

Messenger Couple Returns From Boston Visit

Sheriff and Mrs. Charles W. Messenger returned Tuesday from Boston where they spent a few days.

Charles W. Messenger Boston

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