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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1953
Page
3
An unclear OCR fragment lists names connected to a death or illness in Maine. Mentions Miles Me Hospital Damariscotta Harbor, Mr and Mrs George Pratt, and several individuals including a physical teacher in Bath and a Miss Lillian, with references to home confinement and a school year ending.
Children and adults from Exeter Lewiston Bow street and Park Avenue gathered for races and social events. Attendees included Gilbert bp 11 winner in a youth race, Mrs. Alonzo Fisher and family, Margaret Kennedy visiting from Lewiston, and Dr. A. A. Stott returning from Boston after the American College of Surgeons meeting. Joe Martin addressed the banquet remarks contrasting their era with the body politic.
Louis M Silverman merchandising manager of Mikelsky's Inc returns home after a medical stay. He was hospitalized following an illness and is now recuperating at home in Boston.
The page lists varied items including clerical toles in Maine, a professor’s event, mentions of Mrs. Ro Haskell of 660 High Street, and silent oases at 2. It notes Elford A. Stover returning from a week as a cement association representative. Mrs. Albert Henderson, wintering in Windsor Conn., recovers from a January ice fall breaking her arm and plans a Maine visit in early spring to see her sister.
The text contains scattered mentions of an Arthur Rubinstein concert in Portland and the New England Theater Committee Workshop at Longfellow school. It reports Mr and Mrs John Gustin of Brunswick moving to Los Angeles to work for Bendix Aviation Corp and notes Betty Beals and Dorothy Barassa planning to join them, with references to Mrs Beals’ Bath origins and Windlass Co employment.
Miss Muriel Moore, an attendant nurse at Booth Memorial, resumes her duties after a brief absence at Beenets Rowpli Street hospital ward.
Fragmentary report notes a visit involving Mr and Mrs oat coon and Ronald with references to Ormond Fla and Georgetown. Mentions John Thibodeau and Eisenhower of Troman Winfield Groves, plus Bath Memorial U S A F personnel and Mrs Murray. Text incomplete and surrounding details missing.
Miss Elizabeth Carlisle daughter of Mr and Mrs Ralph E Carlisle Jr will stage a college Worcester Point Institute concert on Saturday in Christchurch Cambridge Mass Mrs Rena Vigne has returned from Lee and is with her daughter and husband James Marland of Sagadahoc Ferry Mr and Mrs Sam Levin are seen around Miami Beach Florida.
Mrs Phoebe Hart and a group of neighbors gather at Cottage Street home for an afternoon club meeting. Miss Patricia, daughter of Mr and Mrs Linton, and Mrs Higgins of Bath travel toward Portland to see sister Mrs John Leutrits in Sumner. Hart family connections and recent illness updates noted as residents visit relatives. Andrew W Rines of Bath visits with local families while Hart teaches on Oak Street.
Mrs. Joseph E. Haggett of 56 Washington Street has been ill for four weeks with a diagnosed virus. The report notes her condition near Phipsburg Pier and mentions ongoing health concerns.
Miss Jean Shumway daughter of Mr and Mrs Leslie Shumway of High Street passed away at home after a brief illness. The funeral with relatives and friends will be announced by the family.
The snippet records sightings of civic and military life including Eisenhower souvenirs from Capital visit, Thomas Aiken family from Boothbay awaiting sea orders, Reginald Lombard at Bath for funeral of Hon. J Edward Drake, and Mrs Eben Dee hosting a bridge club in Lee Ferry with a long-running reunion tone.
Mrs. Harvey A. Henderson Jr and her daughter Linda Mae visited Thursday with Mr and Mrs Alonzo G Fisher on Park street. The John Kimble family of Rumford joined them in Bath Sunday to celebrate Earl Kimble's day.
The article notes the death of Mrs. Orrin Genthner as reported by family members including Leon and other relatives. Details on funeral arrangements or service locations are not provided in the readable text.
Neighbors report visitors and leave periods around town. Dr Reginald Lombard of Portland is described as a family friend. Henry Little of Nashua and Richard Barter of the U S Coast Guard at Damarris Cove Island are noted. Mrs Mayflower restaurant proprietor Ethel Scribner is a medical patient.
Local societies meet at the Civic community house with Mrs Morse and Mrs Thatcher hosting. Members participate in planning, reports, and upcoming events ensuring community involvement.
Genesta Chapter O 8 hosted a late evening gathering with about 30 in attendance. Special guests included Associate Conductress Hazel K. Libby of Richmond and Past Grand Matrons Millward Patten Bruns Witk and Serah Shaw Bath. Committees for March were named and a March program featured a duet and piano selections.
A Wednesday gathering of the First Baptist Circle focused on a Ladies' event with an afternoon program devoted to crafting and project work. Members planned to start new tasks and finish ongoing ones in a small group setting.
The Beacon Street Methodist Men met Thursday evening for their monthly session. Natige of Wiscasset presented a film and narrated about Arizona where he resided, and it was announced meetings will continue on the first and third Thursdays each month until Banter, next set for March 19.
The First Baptist church of Bath joined the United Baptist church at Lisbon Falls for an evening gathering at 7 30. Seventy women and men attended and Ralph aging was honored by Lee Hooker. Lloyd Hooker showed movies followed by refreshments provided by Lisbon Falls group.
Mrs Annie Pero presides over the Winnegance Auxiliary as members plan an evening gathering this week. Details remain to be confirmed as the group organizes its agenda and activities.
Mr and Mrs Edward join Mr and Mrs Lauriston Caton at Pine Street for a social gathering. The event highlights local residents and neighborhood ties in a concise community notice.
The Woman's Society for Christian Service of Wesley Methodist meets with officers listed and planning for an Africa study led by Mrs. Wilseca McLean, who is recovering from injuries. The group will pack Easter Seal envelopes for Crippled Children under Mrs. Mark King, with refreshments by Mrs. Hopkins and Mrs. Walker.
Mizpah class of the First J tist church met at Mrs. Floyd Carter’s home on Bailey Street. The session opened with Bible verses and the Lord’s Prayer. The Easter Floral Fund chair urged contributions by March 22. Next Tuesday the group plans to attend church revival services. Refreshments were served.
Lowell Temple Pythian Sisters met at the K of P hall Wednesday last week to discuss Easter sale plans. March 18 dinner at noon. Grand Chief circular read. Portland Grand Temple session in April with Supreme Chief Mrs. Fannie Gordon expected. Twin Bees Club to meet in Bath March 12 with hall tack by Pearl Campbell and Susie Darrah, supper at six, meeting at eight.
Club Forty-two met Wednesday with 20 members present in the club room. Vice President Mrs David Clark ran the session in the president's absence. March project materials were distributed by Chairman Mrs Norman Lee. Due to unavoidable circumstances the planned entertainment was postponed and replaced by a short business meeting.
XI Beta Chapter met at Paul E Ake ley Meadowway with Mrs son John A. Greene Jr presiding as meats were served. The gathering followed by a social hour and announcements referenced Stevens 740 Lahtagiad sweat.
The Terrace club met Tuesday last week with Mrs. Leah overseeing discussions and planning for upcoming community events and local outreach.
OCR fragment shows garbled text with references to February events and a Ten day return, suggesting a local notice or schedule item with missing details. Entities and specifics are unreadable, but the fragment implies a planned return or deadline in a February timeframe.
The event will feature a nine gram item and refreshments served by Mrs. Kenneth Francisco, Mrs. Ralph Werren, and Mrs. Mabel Merrill.
Lions group held a six o clock chicken pie supper and business meeting led by president Arthur MacDonald. Reports approved. two members signed as ill. March of Dimes and Cancer drives approved. committees assigned for Lions Show at Morse High on March 17. proceeds to treasury.
The report notes a March 3 gathering for 1m with four guests. It mentions a show by Ken Mackensie and plans by a son to organize an event. A shortage affecting Arlene Morse and Oliver Hawkes is referenced, with Logan noted in attendance.
Theta Chapter members held a meeting in the Batawage area with Mrs Rived noted as a participant. The brief item cites local attendance and the formal agenda for the gathering.
A damaged clipping cites works by Nicholas Kakos on poetry and by Mrs. William Carmichael and Mrs. Robert Feink on poetry and music. The fragmented text lists authors and genres without clear publication details.
The report records a Kateon Camp Auxiliary gathering with Mrs Myr and Mrs Lillian Adams in attendance. A special hour followed featuring assorted sandwiches cakes and coffee served by La Dor lype Burns and Mrs Louise.
Central Church League met and voted to hold a paper drive in April. The committee includes Mrs Richard Kim s chairman and other members such as Mrs Arthur Thorn Morse and Mrs Edward Clifford. A social hour followed and remarks were noted from several attendees.
The Local Camp and Sons of structure sent messages to Comrade Hard. An invitation to attend the meeting of the LST at the Works this month was metcalf.
The Central church aid group held a well attended meeting with Killery Larrabee presiding. A social hour followed with Mrs Annie Bonney and Mrs Olive Corliss assisting.
A brief note describes a monthly dinner gathering of couples on Winter Street hosted by Whitehead. Details are sparse but indicate a social event focusing on community and friendship among residents.
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