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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1954
Page
6
James Bowdoin Scholar participates in the college glee club and chapel choir. He belongs to Alpha Tau Omega fraternity and is noted among campus social and music circles. Nearby residents visit familiar sites and hear updates on families and military veterans.
The couple Ras Howard E Leavitt of Boothbay Harbor will marry in New Jersey after his Fort Monmouth assignment and Kwanks school. His bride Ann Muise will stay with her parents in Boothbay Harbor until she graduates in June and joins him later. Also noted is Mrs James Jenkins and sister Mrs Charles Haggett of Bath visiting, and Mrs Charles F Nelson and Mrs Carl H Pinson sailing to New York for a Caribbean cruise aboard the S S Atlantic, with Nelson serving as Sagadahoc Real Estate Association treasurer and Pinson as secretary to G Baer Connard at Bath Iron Works.
Fragment mentions Norman, G Mess and Mrs Donald at 8 Noble Avenue and a Seppala reference in a week’s span, suggesting a brief local note about residents or visitors.
John Bacey, a teacher from Bath, is associated with Bryant in what appears to be a schooling or staffing note. Further details are not provided in the fragment.
Mr. and Mrs. Judson G. Niles of Woolwich leave for Washington D C on a ten day all expense paid trip awarded by the John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Co President's club. Mr. and Mrs. Duncan McInnes of 53 Pearl Street depart for Burlington Vermont and are joined by Mr. and Mrs. Addison McInnes and two Rochester N Y children. The McInnes family later return to Bath while the children visit grandparents as the parents go to Bermuda for two weeks.
Mrs. Douglas Dear and family traveled to Boston this week while Mrs. Nellie Hunt of Bangor visits West Bath friends. Several Bath residents hosted guests from Gorham, Hartford, Conn., and Yarmouth with a wedding in West Haven, Conn, marking a busy social period.
Adelbert Danforth of Gardiner, a retired Bath public accountant, was greeted by friends during a Bath visit. A daughter named Victoria Lona was born March 10 at Memorial Hospital to Mrs. Valliere’s parents, with Mr. Valliere, a diplomat, headed to Spain on April 3 to join an American embassy.
Sgt. Robert A. Cressey of Bath is listed among servicemen due to arrive from the Far East Thursday at Seattle aboard the transport Frederick Funston.
Migs. Percy Miller entertained their club at her West Bath home last Wednesday. Members enjoyed a pleasant hour of hand work and refreshments. They anticipate a visit from Mrs. Carl Rosenwald of Cam ry Mass. and Indian Rest in Arrowsie in a few weeks. The club will meet any evening with Mrs. Rossel Ramsay.
Miss Elizabeth Williams daughter of Mr and Mrs Daniel Williams of 1068 Washington Street becomes co-owner with Miss Clare Razzelle of London of Riverside Book Service in New York City.
Mrs Esther Steen of Washington street left March 9 for St. Petersburg Florida where she will stay several weeks as a guest of Mrs Alice Weston who is employed there for the season Steen was injured in a fall last summer just before her planned winter trip. Arthur J Wilson of Center street is a medical patient at the Vretorial hospital.
Mrs Leonard Lord hosts contract club luncheon on Fitts Street. Notables include Miss Dorothy Weeks and Mrs George Labbe of Brunswick with Kathleen Clark of Bath. Mr and Mrs Walter Beane visit Boston on business. Birth announced for Gregory Scott Holmes at Portsmouth Naval Hospital. Episcopal Club of Massachusetts names David Jague to executive committee. Sprague and Memorial Drive listings appear in Bath area notices.
Accompanied travel to Florida visits and guests in St Petersburg Boca Raton Key West and Maine. a mishap with a nail caused a flat tire during return. Entertaining at home on Washington Street. theatre plans for March 25 and 26 at Camden House with Knox Guild Theatre production. Flower Show attendees listed with numerous Bath area residents and relatives. Military furloughs and funeral relatives noted among Maine social circles.
In Boston for the Flower Show at Mechanics Building many attended, including Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Ashe of Ittery and Mr. Cyrus Ashe with family. Edward Johnson and a party toured the Horticultural Hall while snowbound travel caused delays between Portland and Bath. Isaiah Jenkins, a Boston University School of Theology student, stayed with Rev. Hull at Wesley church parsonage.
Mrs Wilbur Casey returns home from Central Maine General hospital Lewiston after about two weeks observation. Mr and Mrs Arthur Sweeney of South Freeport announce the birth of a daughter Alice the first of last week. Mr Sweeney assists John Parker material agent Hyde Windlass Co. Ex Governor and Mrs Summer Sewall of Washington Street depart for New Haven Conn to visit their son Nick Yale University. From there they travel to New York to sail Alexandria at the end of the week then onward two months in Europe and France with college friend Miss Ellen Nichols, a Seasaios Col Bennington alum. Sewall plans a motor trip through Southern Europe.
Club Forty-Two met with President Charles Clark presiding to organize the ninth annual Hyde Memorial Home for Children tea on April 4 from two to four. Co chairs Edward Jones and David Clark lead a fashion show with garments from Edna Mae Shop and a long list of committees handling tickets publicity flowers and dining. Tickets are available from any club member.
Smith Tobey Auxiliary of the American Legion met at the Legion hall. Rummage sale postponed to April 3 at 10 A M. contact Madelyn Jackson or Althea French to claim articles. Committee includes Lucy Desmond Althea French Myrtle Soule Carl Anderson Mayson Madelyn Seow Jackson Doris Reinoehl Mary Carey. They voted to donate to the Red Cross and to send a candidate to Girls State at Colby College Waterville June 1824. Leatrice Leavitt and Doris Reinoehl named. Bath Weekly Independent subscription for veteran Lawrence Young at Togus announced. Birthday gifts prepared for March 22. Next meeting March 24 evening. Social hour followed with hostesses served refreshments.
The First Baptist Circle Ladies Sewing Circle met in the church ladies room for a full day starting at 10 with 15 members present. A quilt was tacked in forenoon. Mrs Jennie Cameron donated a second quilt. President Ora Dauphin led a brief business meeting planning another all day session next Wednesday. They voted to donate money to a homebound member and moved the Spring sale date to April 30 from April 2. The afternoon was spent sewing for the sale.
Club Forty Two organized a busy week with 28 members drafting plans for the annual Tea and Fashion at the Hyde Masperial Home on April 4. President Mrs. David Clark reviewed progress and reminded members that Mrs. Frank Reinoeh will discuss flowers on March 24. Frances Grainger donated the weekly prize from Maurice Owen.
The Ladies Auxiliary of Winter Street Church met Tuesday last for a regular gathering. Members discussed plans for upcoming church events and community service projects.
Chaplain from Brunswick Sea Air Station to speak at March 29 solvers ing. Auxiliary members invited. Court of Awards for Troop to be held March 29 at 3 p.m. in the Ladies parlor. Hostesses include Mrs. Bernice McGlinchy and others. Refreshment committee named with Mrs. McGlinchy among volunteers. Program features singing and religious slides. Center season event praised.
Mrs Elizabeth Trott hosted the Women's Christian Temperance Union gathering on Marshall avenue. County President Mrs Theresa Hill announced the county convention set for Bath on May 7 with National Loyal Temperance Legion director Mrs Constance Howle as guest speaker. The meeting opened with a devotional service led by Mrs Trott. The program committee was named during the business session. A social meeting is planned for March 23.
Wesley Fellowship of Wesley church hosted Beacon Street church MYF and Winter Street Fireside club at a box lunch social in the vestry. Prizes included a fountain pen won by Jack Warren as balloons were released. The evening featured decorations, a candlelit display, auctions, games, dancing, a telephone presentation, and prayers led by Walter Upham.
Ramona Council D of P met Thursday evening to install officers led by Ruth Trask deputy to Great Pocahontas assisted by Annie Wilson. New officers include Eunice Perry prophetess Evelyn Crocker Pocahontas Harriet Otus Winona Lillian Warner Powhattan Lucelia Blake keeper of records of wampum Frances Warner keeper of the wigwam Helen agnon first warrior. Further installations planned later.
Hockomock Council of D of P met at Red Men’s hall on Thursday evening. They planned a visit by Past Great Pocahontas Jennie Gamage of South Bristol and awarded the mystery prize to Mae Danelser.
Members Annie Wilson Sophie McPherson and Mildred Ik planned homemade cookies coffee and tea for the next meeting. Attendees enjoyed cards or television. The next meeting is March 18 at eight.
The Teen Sewing Circle met in the sewing lab with leader Mrs Reece Colby presiding. Girls followed step by step instructions to make bound buttonholes while Betsy Bertrand earned a 4 H ribbon in a hemming contest. attendees included Judy Comeau Joan Robinson Jean Brown Janet Cohen and guests Sue Owen Beverly Pecci plus Mrs Colby and Miss Eaton.
The Cosmo Drama Club met Friday at the Cosmopolitan Club. Members devoted the evening to choral work and welcomed Mrs. Joseph I. Smith back after several months away with plans to present a March 31 performance. Attendees included Mesdames Matter, Smith, Bailey, Knight, Heenie, Hayes, and Billington.
A central church held a tasting party with an extensive display for members. The event showcased fundraising ideas for the Memorial Hospital project. Hostesses for next week's session will be announced.
Rev Richard J Schaper continued Lent talks at Winter Street church with 30 members present. A hymn accompanied by Mrs W H McGlinchy opened the program, focusing on prayer from Romans. President Mrs Horace Ward led the business session and an invitation was accepted for the Winter Auxiliary meeting in March.
Nurses Alumnae Association met at the Cosmopolitan clubhouse with pleas for a rummage sale and a covered dish supper planned for Thursday April 8. Donald McKenzie sang solos as Miss Dorothy Ward Larabee and Miss Scope leainaleneeete were seen with Mrs. Russell Mer. Committee members listed include Mrs. Ray Higgins Mrs. Susese Beck Mrs. John Leonard and Mrs. Ernest G. Rogers.
The Lowell Temple Pythian Sisters held a meeting on Wednesday of last week, discussing lodge affairs and upcoming community events. Members reviewed recent activities and planned future gatherings and charitable efforts.
The annual Spring sale at Lowell Temple is scheduled for April 21. Sarah Potter arranged a mystery box as a fundraiser. Rose Wallace finally received it after clues and merriment. The next meeting on March 17 will feature a cake and a bag tacking activity.
The Twin Bees Club of Bath met Thursday evening at Mrs. Susie Darrah’s home on Pine Street with 4 members present. Miss Marie Peabody of Brunswick presided, reports were read and approved, next meeting set for April with Mrs. Caroline Anderson on Columbia Street. Beano and refreshments followed the business hour with several Brunswick guests in attendance.
The Memorial Hospital Auxiliary sets Tuesday April 6 for its annual meeting in the Cosmopolitan building at 7 30 p m. Elections of officers and yearly reports will be featured. Rev J Arthur Samuelson will be guest speaker and refreshments will be served by Mrs William P Kelley and committee.
Helping Hand club met at 1020 High Street with President Mrs Emile Cyr presiding. The group sewed for a future sale and welcomed Mrs Leo Rossignol, a recent hospital patient. she received the guest prize. Refreshments were served. next meeting planned for March.
Donna MacMahan was elected president of the Dyer Flaherty VFW Auxiliary at its initial meeting. Other officers named include Esther Tobey senior vice president Myrtle Soule junior vice president Alma Haines conductress Doris Shooker chaplain Ruth Champione treasurer Alice Middleton patriotic instructor Edith Mingo guard Erieam Grant trustee for three years Middleton Coenen for one year. An installation is set for April 2 and a social at Mrs MacMahan’s home is planned for March 28 with refreshments and social hour after the meeting.
Rainbow Assembly meeting Monday voted to accept invitations from Electa Chapter Bowdoinham and O E S to exemplify Mothers Degree. Girls will perform April 12 in Bowdoinham and May 7 in Bath. Plans made for a May Ball and a Mother Daughter banquet with dates to be announced. Basen Briggs and Ellen Low named as Grand Chorus representatives for Portland April 24. Mrs Philip Wyman invited Rainbow Girls to the Eastern Star Installation Friday evening.
Mrs. Mary E. Austin of 116 Oak Street returned Monday from Washington D C where she had been visiting friends.
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