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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1953
Page
3
Social items list residents visiting relatives in Bath and nearby towns, names of patients in Bath Memorial Hospital, births and hospital stays, and local club events. It mentions Mrs J A White, Mary Cunningham, Jack Holmson, and Patrolman Raymond C Hatch with the newborn Gary Waite, plus varied travels to Boston, Augusta, Florida, and Dresden Mills.
Carl Prentiss and Robert De are stationed at Brunswick and preparing for a two week trip to San Juan. Their families on High Street, including friends of Mr and Mrs Frank W Perkins at 937 High Street, are pleased to hear Mr Perkins and family are recovering from flu illness and active again each day.
Mrs George Adams of 67 Russell street returned Friday evening from Portland where she has been arranging for hospitalization at Mercy Hospital. She was entertained by Mr and Mrs Philip Burns and will be joined by Mrs Marion Odiorne of Wilmington Del to care for her home. Chester A Plant is improving at Memorial hospital and hopes to return home on High street soon.
Mrs Marius Page of 47 Academy Street and her daughter Mrs Lincoln Anderson of 84 Union Street visited Medford Massachusetts after weekend with Mr and Mrs Morse. Edward Morse announces the birth of a daughter named Carol born March 16.
Mrs. Mary Elliot of West Bath is a virus patient at the Memorial hospital.
Corp. Edward Torrey, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Haviland Torrey, arrived Friday evening from overseas duty. He will have a 30 day furlough before reporting to Camp Devens for reassignment after 17 months in service. Mrs. Gwendolyn Gaudet of 33 Oliver Street is a virus patient at Memorial hospital.
Dr and Mrs Raymond Libb of Richmond attended the Genesta Chapter O E S meeting Friday evening as Mrs Libby Associate Conductress of the Grand Chapter was an honored guest.
Mrs Harold Cutting travels to Cambridge to visit daughter and husband Frank Scott. their daughter Barbara Louise born March 14 at Boston Lying-In hospital. Mr and Mrs A P Caton and daughter Patricia Marie move to new apartment. Oxford County Superior Court grants divorce decree for Helen Ervine vs Douglas Ervine with maiden name restored. Maurice Puffer and wife attend New England Championship basketball in Boston Garden. Canton King auxiliary hosts guest officers night in Halifax with Chaplain Louise Stevens of Brunswick and aides Inez Carter and Carolyn.
Mrs Roscoe P Higgins of 79 York Street hosted a Telephone Club gathering Friday afternoon. The event featured dessert and coffee upon arrival and lively social contract conversations.
Miss Anita Bagdikian, Latin and English teacher in Boothbay Harbor, recently visited friends. Major Raymond Ainsworth and family learn of a birth in Winchester, Massachusetts. Auction bridge at 1333 Washington Street yields prizes for Henderson Fortier Turcotte. Easter meetings suspended. Ralph King Jr. heads to Norfolk to join U S S Ingham. Arrowsic hosts weekly dance and Mothers Club serves refreshments.
Mr and Mrs Lawrence Rail of Arrowsie were Sunday guests of Mrs H Dor man Perkins and Mr and Mrs Ralston DeWitt Clinton of Concord New Hampshire and Mr and Mrs Richard Davis of Pittsfield New Hampshire at the home of Mr and Mrs Davis.
Mr and Mrs George Costain of Granite Street with Mr and Mrs N J Vachon and Miss Juliette Messier of Brunswick attended the combined Regis College and Boston College music clubs concert at the Hotel Statler ballroom Boston on March 15. Miss Camilla Costain a Regis College student participated in the concert. Afterward the group went to the Flower Show.
Mr and Mrs Harold E Lane and their Lewiston children were Sunday guests of Mrs Lane's sister and her husband Mr and Mrs Harold Sonia at 42 Edward Street.
Mr and Mrs John M Howe hosted a Sunday family dinner at 55 Union Street Upper Washington to honor Mrs Clara Hansen. Guests included Mr and Mrs Paul Cushman and son Thomas Gorham Mr and Mrs Franklin Howe Ellen Arthur Packard Mrs Harriet Turner Miss Helen Follet and Mrs Hansen. Mrs Hansen received gifts and a shower of cards.
Mr and Mrs Francis O Halloran and daughter Sharon of Nutley New Jersey returned home Sunday after several days visit with Mrs O Hallorans grandparents Mr and Mrs Albert Pollard of Center Street
Miss Anne Guthrie of New York City visiting Popham Beach as guest of Miss Elizabeth Webber spoke at Hyde Park Massachusetts on Leaders Of Laggards. Her Peat Bureau Circuit tour runs coast to coast with sponsors including United Nations College church groups Rotary Kiwanis and Y M C A audiences.
Miss Patricia Ames of 12erry street has been selected to represent professional teachers in News on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday this week. She will be accompanied by Miss Doris Fitz of the faculty, a classmate of Ames’s mother, Mrs Orris Ames. The group departs for New York on March 25. Ames, a Morse graduate of 1950, will begin teaching practice next year.
Mrs Edwin Hines of Topsham died Friday at home with her mother Mrs Laura Harrington of 208 North Street. Dr Francis A Bailey president of Gorham State Teachers College and three students visited Morsey school Thursday to interview juniors and seniors interested in becoming teachers. William Alexander of Phippsburg, a Gorham freshman and Morse High School graduate, was among the Gorham students. Mr and Mrs Rand Punny and Miss Janet Duffy of passed Thursday with Mrs Duffy's sister and husband Dudley S Leavitt of 9 Valley Road.
Mr and Mrs Charles R Brown announce the birth of their third child, a boy named Michael, born March 5 at Merch hos pital in Portland. He weighs eight pounds 15 ounces. Mrs Muriel Quinn of Bath is the grandmother.
Mr and Mrs Herbert Malzard of Portland are spending weeks in Florida with Mrs Malzard formerly Elizabeth Dean of Pearl Street. En route south they visited friends in Washington. Judith Kingsbury six is a Chelsea Naval Hospital patient recovering after major surgery and will stay at least two weeks.
Rev. Fr. T. C. Maney reports a fine boat trip of 6805 miles by water and pleasant weather in St. Petersburg Florida and expects to return home for Easter. Rev. William F. Wunsch conducts Lenten talks in Cambridge Massachusetts and mentions family connections in Bath with a daughter in Cambridge another in New York and a son in Germany.
Mr and Mrs John H Reed Jr of Plant street announce the birth of a son at Memorial Hospital on Friday. The infant weighed six pounds thirteen ounces and is named John H Reed. Mrs Reed is the former Flora Thayer daughter of Mr and Mrs J Walter Thayer of 39 Western avenue.
Mrs Julius Appleton of Springfield arrives Monday for a visit with her mother, Mrs Edmund P Briggs, at 158 Center Street.
Genesta Chapter of OES hosted a large gathering with members from several chapters. The evening featured a ritual supper, officer introductions, long service recognitions for Nellie Page and Elizabeth F. Jackson, reports on illness and invitations from Crystal Chapter and Carmelite Chapter, and an Easter program planned for Good Friday.
The Hobo club gathered last week at Miss Pattie MacFarland’s Bluff Road home for its regular meeting. After the business session, refreshments were served by the hostess.
The rural church Woman's Fellowship held a Friday night candlelight service in the parish house followed by a sacrificial meal served by Mrs. Rudolph McRae, Miss Eleanor Ferguson, and Mrs. Donald T. Page. Portland state president Mrs. Robert Lindquist attended and explained the aims of the organization noting its role in Christian World Missions. An all day meeting is planned for April 15 at the parish house with a noon dinner and quota completions. Mrs. Richard J. Schaper attended as a guest.
Huse Memorial P. T. A. met at Huse school auditorium with Mrs Alfred Parks presiding. Plans were made for a supper for the basketball team and associates with Mrs Edward B. Hamblett as chair. Members volunteered to assist on the May dance project. An education film on P. T. A. workings was shown along with a film strip and tape recorder speech.
Room banners were won by Mrs Helen Canales' Room II and Miss Alice Austin's Grade IV. Refreshments were served at a pre-decorated table with sixth teachers. Mrs Okie Crabtree and Miss Eleanor Danforth assisted by Kenneth Brown, Mrs John Garris, Stanley Woods and Mrs Linwood Abbott.
The list of committee members for the forthcoming election includes Mrs. Austin Miller George Nugent and Mrs. Thornton Percy announcing their roles on the nominating group for the upcoming session.
The Winnegance Auxiliary crowned Morse first and Mrs Anes Pe row second in a prize contest. Attendees voted to donate to the crown. The club will meet Thursday at 7 30 p m at Loyd Rogéts home, 56 High Street.
The Winter Street Ladies Aid held a business session voting to hold a Spring rummage sale on April 8. They announced the annual Silver Tea at the Manse on April 20 with hostess Mrs. Richard J. Schaper. Members gave generously as humorous verses were read. Luncheon followed. Mrs. Schaper continued Lenten talks with a dramatic reading The Woman of Samaria. Next week’s meeting starts at 2 pm with further readings The Health of the Man with the Hand and The Cleansing of the Temple. Hostesses named.
The Far and Near Missionary Society of Corliss Street met last week at Mrs William Hill’s home. Devotions centered on perseverance amid sorrow. Members discussed the First Baptist church events and voted to donate Easter flowers. Tea and cookies followed.
The Central church session met in the parish house and voted a donation to the Billy Brown Fund. April 24 was set for the rummage sale with committee assignments. A service table will be at Mrs. Robert Milliken’s home, 663 Washington Street, for a silver tea after the meeting.
Dike and Washington Street Primary PTA met at Dike School with strong turnout. Officers were nominated: President Mrs James Istal, Vice Presidents Mrs W Stanley Hutchins and Mrs Arthur Bourque, Secretary Mrs Nelson Hordige, Treasurer Mrs Richard Towle. Council report by President Mrs Drake. May 1 Fair announced. party for basketball boys and cheerleaders approved. Attendance banners awarded to several classes. engaging discussion on children's issues concluded.
Mrs. William P. P. Wiles president of the Pine Society says progress in crippled children care has come from a shift toward better treatment and public support. She credits Easter Seal societies for increasing the number treated and the goal of independence for beneficiaries as the 1953 nationwide campaign runs toward Easter Sunday.
A speaker stressed milk as the most important food in a child's diet and discussed development and needs. A dairy farmer, Leon Beal of Dike, was highlighted as part of the session. Refreshments were provided by several local mothers and community members.
The T W Hyde auxiliary of the Sons of Union Veterans scheduled an all day rally for May 2 with a Saturnalian supper and evening entertainment. Mrs Mildred Sauer leads the auxiliary committee with help from Mrs Frances Warner and Mrs Erma Preble assisted by a camp committee. The group voted a donation to the Billy Brown Fund and will attend Oaklands J Wesley Gilman Camp celebration on April 17.
Rev Canon Charles E Whipple of Falmouth Foreside spoke at Grace church Young People's Fellowship on March 15. He led Evening Prayer readings from the Book of Common Prayer, instructed on its use, read scriptures, answered questions, then the group played charades and shared refreshments.
Montsweag Extension Service held a meeting at the South End P T hall on a Thursday session featuring Miss Wini Ramsdell, the home demonstration agent, reporting on the largest activity of the season and related demonstrations.
From the Rockland office, colored slides explained government meat gradings, with Miss Ramsdell answering questions. Miss Inanes led a noon talk Keeping Fit With Proteins, followed by a meatless meal. Organizers include Mrs. Edward B. Ham and others. silver tea planned during Home Demonstration Week. next meeting April 16 at Arrowstown town hall on Short Cuts In Ironing.
The Lowell Temple Pythian Sisters met last Wednesday with a well attended public fish chowder dinner followed by a successful Easter sale. Members served and organized noon meals, with Susie Darrah presiding in Dorothy Stone's absence. Next meeting set for March 25.
Suburb Civic club met Thursday with 14 members. Mrs Elmer Morse presided and a donation to the Illy Brown Fund was approved. Plans for a rummage sale in April were made. Mrs Harold Mott named chairman. April committee includes Mrs Harold Miller and Mrs Harold Rogers. Hostesses listed. prizes awarded. Next meeting set for April 2 with Annie Perow chairing.
Fourteen members of the Inner Wheel are listed in a report continued from page seven. The item notes members and affiliations as part of a local club update.
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