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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Mar 06, 1952

Page

2

Stand the Modern Hot Dog Today

A brief, readable note describes thriving business at Mike Zoome's and highlights Mike's happiness in running the modern hot dog stand.

Community mitten drive supports Sal- Nine group

The Sa Nine group hosted a gathering at a member's home where attendees stitched and presented mitten pieces. M Wallace presided as the effort collected and distributed finished mittens to those in need.

A. Waikea Mittens M. Wallace

Iota Sigma Members Serve Refreshments and Sewing Event

Refreshments were served by the Iota Sigma members as the Ladies' Sewing Circle gathered at Lough Harrington's home on North Street. Attendees used two inch squares in varied patterns to craft items for the church money making project, while others sewed for the annual Spring side. Notable participants included Miss Mabel Reed and Mrs Nel Loretta Brooks amid a quiet afternoon of handiwork.

Bath Garden Club Sees Birth Flower and Stone Talk

Members of the Bath Garden Club with Mrs. Arthur J. Dunton and Mrs. Ralph F. Mittendorf held an event detailing the birth flower and stone for each month. Mrs. Mittendorf, finishing her term as president, received a silver daisy pin from past president Mrs. Russell S. Hitchcock. Contents included a partial review of Pioneer Gardening by Elvenia Slossom to be lent to the local library, and donations involving birds and cages to Togus.

Robert Hamblett Chute Youd Roscoe P. McFadden Ris Garden Club Ralph F. Mittendorf Russell S. Hitchcock Clifford Russell Woolwich Norman W. Howard Elvenia Slossom Mittendorf

West Bath Extension Association Meeting Notes

West Bath Extension Association met at West Bath Grange Hall with about 20 attending. Mrs Rose led Ishish Weaving, noon dinner served by multiple members, menu included fish chowder and coffee. After-dinner and business sessions chaired by Mrs Belanger, next meeting set for March 19 to discuss Sewing Machine Attachments.

West Belanger Bertha Henderson Ida Oliver Lizzie Haggett Mildred Card Lula Lemont Lilly Donnell Hazel Wharff Ida Stover Olive White Mary Elliott Bonnie Belanger Beverly Pecci Grange Hall

Sagadahoc Rod Gun Club Eyes Ducks Unlimited

Thursday's Sagadahoc Rod, Gun and Skeet Association meeting at the North Bath clubhouse drew strong attendance and business interest. The club voted to join Ducks Unlimited and discussed future events including coon dog and bird dog trials. The newly elected president presided.

Sagadahoc Rod, Gun and Skeet Association Association North Bath Ducks Unlimited

Firearms instruction and activities at meeting for youth

The notice mentions MB members providing instruction on the proper use of firearms and safety for youngsters. It notes activities in the woods, boating and a high bid on a pair of boots offered for sale at the meeting.

Alton King SS

Mothers Club Meets for Social Hour

A Mother's Club session featured a social hour with refreshments. Attending members included Mrs. Edward Orr, Mrs. Lawrence Edwards, Mrs. Sanford Brown, Mrs. James Hay, Mrs. Arthur Orr, Mrs. Nelson Rice, Mrs. Dwight Hale and guest Miss Lillian Witham.

Edward Orr Lawrence Edwards Sanford Brown James Hay Arthur Orr Nelson Rice Dwight Hale Lillian Witham

Central Men’s Club Names Bertocci President

Theodore Bertocci was named president of the Central Congregational church Men’s club at its meeting Tuesday last week. E L McCurdy became vice president and Richard Jackson secretary and treasurer. Guest speaker Chief Machinist Mate Keith Millikan, in Bath, spoke of visits to European and Mediterranean waters and said American sailors are viewed as millionaires in many foreign ports.

S. Theodore Bertocci Central Congregational Church Men’s Club E. L. McCurdy Richard Jackson Keith Millikan Bath

Pack 99 Blue and Gold Dinner at Central church

Pack 99 held a $9 dinner for about 90 at Central church parish house on Wednesday last week. Den mothers and the Pack committee served the ham meal. Each den had a themed centerpiece, with Den 4 featuring a tree stump and hatchet among cherries, Den 3 a miniature Cub Scout, Den 2 a candy house, and Den 1 a den village of lemon caps. Afterward the pack collected for a program of rank and achievement awards upstairs.

Pack 99 Central Church Parish House Pack Den 4

Winnegance Auxiliary Hosts Thursday Bridge and Meeting

Winnegance Auxiliary members met at Mrs. Winfield W. Morse's home for dessert and coffee before the weekly bridge game. A brief business meeting was led by Mrs. John Burgess. High scores went to Mrs. Edwin Small and Mrs. Burgess. attendees included Mrs. Seymour Hayden, Mrs. Charles E. Hewitt, Mrs. Elmer Morse, Mrs. Ormond Coggeshall, and Mrs. Morse.

Winnegance Winfield W. Morse John Burgess Burgess High Street Edwin Small Seymour Hayden Charles E. Hewitt Elmer Morse Ormond Coggeshall Winfield Morse

Genesta Chapter Meets at Mrs Cutting Home

Genesta chapter of O E S met at 1115 Washington street with 16 in attendance. Co hosts for next meeting are Mrs Athana Gillespie and Mrs Ruth Hathorne. members prepared articles for the coming season sale. Hostesses served shrimp wiggle potato sticks relishes cakes and coffee.

Genesta Marguerite Cutting Elizabeth Burden Cutting Washington Street Athana Gillespie Ruth Hathorne Edith Rich Viola Osgood Martha Bertrand Wanda LeMoine Evelyn Wyman Doris Tobey Anne Minott Anna McCabe Rose Rogers Doris McKay Zylpha Richardson Eleanor Merchant Mildred McCall

Legion Auxiliary Votes to Support Universal Military Training

The American Legion Auxiliary met at Mrs. Delmar Bates 15 Snow Park residence. Members approved the Universal Military Training bill and sent acceptance to congressmen. President Mrs. Francis Mc Laughlin announced a joint Legion meeting with the post on March 27. The next meeting is set for March 12, awaiting announced location.

American Legion Auxiliary Delmar Bates Snow Park Francis McLaughlin The Legion Post Bates Sidney Ins

Beacon Lights of Beacon Street Church Meeting Set

Beacon Lights of Beacon Street held a Thursday gathering with 23 attendees. The group rescheduled to March 8 from March 1 and planned the next meeting for March 13 featuring a covered dish supper before the meet and a social hour.

Beacon Lights Beacon Street

Notable Names in a Local Society Roster

Presenting Mrs Daniel Lord Jr Mrs James C Steen Mrs Franklin Howe Com Robert Knox Mr and Sherman Mitchell Mr and Dean Bonney Mrs Lewis Mrs Ethelyn Mrs Dwight Packard Mr Mrs Otho Tapp and Mr Mrs Harold Grundy in a social roster listing prominent residents and their spouses and acquaintances.

Daniel Lord, Jr James C. Steen Franklin Howe Robert Knox and Sherman Mitchell An Dean Bonney Lewis Ethelyn Dwight Packard Otho Tapp Harold Grundy

Lowell Temple Pythian Sisters meet and elect two candidates

The Lowell Temple Pythian Sisters met Wednesday last and conferred degrees on two candidates. Eunice Perry accepted an invitation to serve at the Pythian jubilee in Boothbay Harbor on April 19. Easter sale date moved from March 12 to March 19. A baked bean supper was served under the direction of Mrs. Pearl Campbell, Mrs. Susie Darrah, Mrs. Dorothy Stone, and Mrs. Emily Williams.

Lowell Temple Eunice Perry Boothbay Harbor Pearl Campbell Susie Darrah Dorothy Stone Emily Williams

Phi Kappa Delta Clubroom Reopens and Banquet Planned

Phi Kappa Delta members met in their newly decorated clubroom on Wednesday. The group painted the room and installed new drapes as part of improvements. A business session led by President Shay Grove set plans for a Wednesday banquet at 7 p.m. at the Community Center. Lieutenant Donald W. Phillips will give a talk after tickets are due by Wednesday. Coffee and doughnuts were served by Mrs. Traf ton and Mrs. Fortier. Attendees included many members and wives such as Mrs. Traf ton, Mrs. Fortier, Mrs. Greve, Miss Virginia Conoered, Mrs Fullerton, Mrs. Donald, Mrs. Donald a Syivt, Joseph Hart, James Young, Mrs. Hilton, Mrs. William Ketchum, Morris Smart, Mrs. George Kellar, Mrs. John and Irwin Skilling, Mrs. Stone, Mrs. Walter Ongley, Mrs. Robert Starling, Mrs. Art Rice, Mrs. Fred Bolduc and Mrs. James Footer.

Phi Kappa Delta Shay Grove J.g Donald W. Phillips Robert Fortier Blaine Trafton Trafton Fortier Greve Virginia Conoered A Cil Fullerton Donald Donald A Eee Ae Helo Joseph Hart Robert Seana James Young Hilton William Ketchum Morris Smart

Chatterboat Club Meets at Mrs Blanche Cummings Home

The Chatterboat club gathered at Mrs Blanche Cummings street home last week with Mrs Mitchell leading in President Belanger's absence. Attendees included Mrs Eva Clyche Mrs Mary McCrater Mrs Harriet Cotton Mrs Alberta Brooks Mrs Elaine Mitchell Mrs Blanche two guests Mrs Susan man and Mrs Nellie Hynes for an evening of business and refreshments.

Chatterboat Blanche Cummings Street Mitchell Belanger Eva Clyche Mary McCrater Harriet Cotton Alberta Brooks Elaine Mitchell Susan Man Nellie Hynes

Junior Hospi tal League Dance At South End

Members of the Junior Hospital League and guests enjoyed a country dance evening at the South End P A hall. Rev Macy Whitehead led dances with Kit Totman’s orchestra providing music. Kirk Roberts handled sound effects as Mrs William Niss and others served refreshments.

Junior Hospital League South End P. A. Hall Macy Whitehead Phippsburg Fox Kit Totman Whitehead Kirk Roberts William Niss Luke George Barker William Mussenden

Pocahontas Degree Meeting Held by Hockomock Council

Hockomock Council of the Improved Order of Red Men met at Red Men’s hall with Mrs. Lorraine Cromwell acting as Pocahontas. Visiting Great Chiefs attended including Mrs. Marion Haskey and Mrs. Lina Snow. The scholarship essay contest offers five $1,000 awards for high school seniors. Next session is March 6.

Hockomock Council Pocahontas Red Men’s Hall Lorraine Cromwell Great Pocahontas Marion Haskey Wanda Council South Portland Lina Snow Jennie Gamage Mishanee Council South Bristol Lo.r.m Improved Order of Red Men

World Wide Guild Sunday Service Reported

Members of the World Wide Guild, Mrs Mildred Stuart, of Corliss Street Church, conducted the Sunday evening service.

World Wide Guild Mildred Stuarter Corliss Street Church

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mike Zoome Mike Sen Pakaes Cox Emery Mitchell Rainbow Assembly Iota Sigma Chapter Iota Sigma Bath Garden Club Arthur J. Dunton Hayward June Lab West Bath ROD and Gun Club Mother’s Club Central Men’s Club Legion Auxiliary Chatterboat Club
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