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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1953
Page
4
Warren R. Munsey and family pass the weekend as Mrs. William John and others travel between Bath and nearby towns. Ed Daley’s sister-in-law returns home from Massachusetts after a death in the family. Mrs. Melhorn and family recover from illness while Bowdoin College ties into local events. Residents attend church services, surgeries, and family celebrations. several Bath residents visit relatives in New Jersey and Massachusetts.
Mrs. David Clark of 1580 Washington street was guest of honor Thursday evening at a stork shower given by Mrs. A. M. Pattieson of Augusta Miss Kathleen Clark and her mother in law Mrs. Fletcher A. Water man at the latter's home in West Bath. Mr. and Mrs. Lauriston Caton of 21 Pine street entertained the weekly pede club recently with Mr. and Mrs. John Burgess at their home 156 High street. Miss Joan Hayes a student at Simmons College friend Miss oe who is attending deliffe to have returned to their studying following a few visit with Miss Hayes' aunt Site Helen L. Hayes of 6 Washburn street called by the death of Miss Joan Hayes' great aunt Mrs. Laura Genth ner. Mrs. Marguerite Pagurko who has been a patient at the Bath Memorial hospital has returned to her home on Washington street.
Mrs Richard K Watson and son Alan Lee arrived from Waco Texas to visit her parents Mr and Mrs Sumner O at 22 York Street and her husband’s parents Mr and Mrs Theodore Watson of 28 York Street Lieut Watson serves as a pilot with the U S Air Force at Waco Mrs Arthur Johnson recently returned home from Memorial Hospital at 29 Valley Road Miss Theresa Tardiff student nurse daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph L Tardiff 1 Nichols Street has returned from the Children’s Star in C Ohio and is affiliating for Augusta State Hospital Mrs H Chester MacKenzie of 83 Court Street is again patient at Memorial Hospital for medical treatment
Mrs. Eugene Spear visits Rockland after attending her sister Laura Genthner’s funeral at the Genthner home on Blasland Lane. Rev. Richard J. Schaper conducted Bates College chapel in Lewiston. Miss Norma Chandler of Woolwich is a surgical patient at Memorial Hospital following rheumatic heart disease. Frederick M. Haggett and wife announce the birth of a son at Memorial Hospital on March 11. Marion Elwell, Corliss Street, admitted to Memorial Hospital as a medical patient. R. H. Baxter family vacationing at Trade Winds, Fort Lauderdale. Rev. J Leslie Grant, Grace Episcopal rector, now able to take short car rides after illness. Mrs. Henry Croteau returns to 32 Goddard Street after visits in New Jersey and Boston. Marguerite Henessey returns from a Boston visit after shopping styles.
Mrs N H Pierce of I street Brunswick was end met ut tol eat est can an Mrs Pierce of 1011 High street re home Sunday evening.
A Bath community roundup lists hospital staff changes and personal visits. Mrs Keith MacLuer of the nursing staff tends the aural toe while George McLuer stays with relatives during illness. Mrs Ella Johnson Kindred joins Central Maine Power Co. in Bath. Miss Muriel Moore from Boston enters Deaconess Hospital after surgery, driven by her brother and others. The report also covers mournful travels for funeral services, new births to the Freeport-Perry family, and social events including Delta Kappa Gamma hosting in Portland with Miss Alice Austin of Bath attending. Additional entries note family travels, visits, and lodge activities in Bath and surrounding towns.
Mrs Leston Ha of Parker Head is listed as an ae at Memorial hospital. The brief notice notes her care status and hospital location, reflecting a local obituary or health update.
Parents and friends filled Huse school as 17 eighth grade pupils from Central Grammar performed in a prize speaking contest. Winners included Judith Stover and others from Crane family, with Moody Flint and staff guiding rehearsals. P.T.A. officials discussed health education and a possible Junior High transition.
Bath societies and clubs held a gathering at a member’s home on March 26. The hostess served assorted sandwiches, cakes and coffee with assistance from Mrs Hathorne. A mystery prize was hinted for the next meeting as part of the social program.
Mrs Sadie White hosted her weekly contract club with a lentil menu and spring flowers at 8 Cot Street on Thursday night. Three tables played with prizes awarded to Mrs Yvette Bisson first, Mrs Celina Fortier second, and Mrs Mary Cummings consolation. Mrs Ethel Esmond carried the courtesy prize home.
Nightingale Club members held a covered dish supper at 163 Court Street the home of president Mrs. J Arthur Burgess. Dishes included escalloped fare tossed salad relishes hot rolls snow pudding cake and coffee. Prizes awarded for social contest went to Mrs Carroll Davis first Mrs J Emery Footer second and Mrs James B Lemont third.
Mes. Ettore Sinibaldi hosted the French club at 1332 Washington street with all members present. They donated to the Billy Brown Fund and, after Lent, planned a buffet lunch and future meeting on March 25 at 5 Federal street with Mrs. Oliver Morri sette as hostess.
Ladies Aid of Winter Street church met Friday afternoon at two with Mrs Edward B Smith and several hostesses. They voted to donate 5 to the Red Cross. Next week will feature an all-day session with luncheon at noon by Mrs W M McGlinchy and committee. Rev Richard J Schaper led Lennae talks from His Cross And Ours by Joe Fort Newton. Refreshments were served. centerpiece featured jonquils.
The Veterans of Foreign Wars and Auxiliary of District 12 held joint meetings in New Harbor on Sunday March 8 with active participation. Commander Vincent Jones of Richmond led proceedings and parliamentary rules kept business moving smoothly. The Togus power drive was well received, chaired by Bath Post Commander Morrissette. The district scheduled the Encampment for Brunswick on May 2 with a program of parades and entertainment aligned to the event.
St Marys Guild held at A Grace Episcopal Tuesday last week with President Eleanor Voorhees presiding. Reports from the secretary and treasurer and a committee on the flower fund were discussed and an active plan voted.
At the March 17 meeting at 6 30 the program featured Mrs Brenda Sore A and Mrs Priscilla Thayer with items for the Mission Lenten box and aprons. Mrs Muriel Stafford received a birthday cake which was shared with refreshments.
Y P FELLOWSHIP led by E. Drake Jr was held Sunday evening. He spoke on missions and a call in Maine, presenting an interesting topic that engaged the group. Refreshments were served after the meeting.
Genesta Circle met last week at her home 248 Washington street with Past Matron Edith Rich as co host. Mrs. Doris Brooks announced co chairmen Mrs Rose Rogers and Mrs Marguerite Cutting for the sale and Worthy Matron Leah Page reported needed articles with each member to bring a guest.
The Mothers' Club of Arrow Isle met at Mrs. Celia Carlton's with president Carlton presiding. Secretary and treasurer reports were approved, spring activities discussed, and a social evening planned for April 2 if weather permits.
Nequasset group met at Mrs. Vera Fogg's home last Wednesday to wrap up arrangements for lunches at Woolwich town meeting on Saturday. Mystery prize awarded to Mrs. Alice Baker. Refreshments served by the hostess with help from Mrs. J. April gathering to be hosted by Mrs. Margaret Dodge on State road.
Club Forty-two held its weekly meeting with 25 members in attendance, presided by Mrs. William Greene. Funds from a benefit tea and Palm Sunday fashion show support Hyde Memorial Home for Crippled Children and Adults. Miss Edith Small organized tickets, and the entertainment committee included Miss Small, Mrs. Daley, and Mrs. White. The club presented Miss Charlene Rogers a bridal shower gift of silver butter spreaders. Prizes went to Mrs. Leonard Smith and Miss Charlene Rogers for attendance and the weekly prize, respectively.
The Bath Hospital Nurses Association held its March meeting at the Cosmopolitan Club with floral decor from the prior club annual event. Attendees included Mrs. Estelle Thompson and Mrs. Mary Morse who reported budgets and secretary notes, as plans for April were discussed and a hobby program led by Mrs. Helen Bonney and others was presented.
The host provides refreshments in the directors' room easing attendees. The next meeting is filled for 9 at the Seana ontan Clap at the usual time.
Winnegance auxiliary members enjoyed a Thursday evening session at Mira Pennell's home. A social hour followed a brief program with hosted refreshments. details of plays and awards were noted. The group plans a future meet at 2 PM with Mrs Louise Burgess at 156 High Street.
Lowell Temple Pythian Sisters met Wednesday last week for a tracking and a covered dish supper arranged by Mrs. Pearl Campbell and Susie Darrah. The evening meeting was led by Post Chief Susie Darrah in the absence of Dorothy Stone who was visiting in San Antonio Texas. Usual committee reports were read and approved and a fish chowder dinner was served at noon.
The Woman's Christian Temperance Union met at Miss May Besaw's home on 537 High Street. Activities included a de rte de and reports, a $5 contribution to the Christian Civic League, and a note from the Temperature Council in Washington. Mrs. Prudence Dunlap hosted, light refreshments were served, and members wore a Chase gathering for illness.
Rev Richard J Schaper led devotional and fund drive for Red Cross. Easter Palm Sunday and Children’s Day flowers were arranged by listed members. Next meeting hosts named. Dora Miller to donate March birthday cake. Guest speaker Mariette Higgins presented textile painting demo with displays. Refreshments served by listed hostesses.
Mrs Esther Carleton of Jefferson hosted Central Couples Club with a program on her Angora rabbit hobby. She demonstrated rabbit care and spinning into yarn, noting wartime fur work and current knitting from Angora wool. The event was supported by T Page and Mrs A M Main Jr with Dr and Mrs Earl No W. Mr George VanWon led the committee for the next gathering set for April 17.
The Central Ladies Aid group met in the afternoon at the parish center. Members discussed Spring activities and shared plans for future community events and charitable work.
The text notes a planned sale in April organized by the church committee chaired by Ponday. It describes a well attended event with many attendees reflecting on visits to Canadian communities. Hostesses Mrs. Robert Gordon and Mrs. Leonard Lord provided refreshments and a St Day themed table. Ernst Ladies Aid will meet Friday at two in the parish house.
The Central Church Ladies Aid met Monday at 7 30 in the parish house with President Mrs Herbert Pierce. They voted to donate to the Billy Brown fund and reminded members to bring rummage items by Friday 7 30 for labeling and sale Saturday noon. Mrs Arthur MacDonald chaired and will receive bundles. a social hour and refreshments followed hosted by Mrs Geo Arabs, Mrs Guy Allenwood, and Mrs Edward Clif.
Mrs Sadie Davis and Mrs Pearl Campbell led Myrtle Lodge Odd Ladies at Pythian hall Brunswick. Supper and regular meeting followed with five Mass attendees. Easter sale planned March 27 with committees for cooked foods fancy work aprons and tickets. next meeting set for March 27.
Mrs Edward Kinder Jr led a junior hospital league gathering focused on planning for a Coffee Wednesday event. The evening included socializing and sewing activities to support the hospital fundraiser.
Kateon Auxiliary S W V will meet Thursday evening at 7 30 at G A R hall. Mrs Mary Dorsey of 1353 Washington Street hosted a whist party Friday with four attending and one member unable to attend sent a contribution toward the affair's success.
Mrs Edith Campbell of Arrowsie returns home for the summer with her daughter Mrs Al Farris and family of 404 sband, Mr Donald Dean and family, and Ms Donald Dean and Sam, after spending the winter away.
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