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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1950

Page

5

Society notes highlight Bath events and guest visits

Mrs. Orrin Frye travels from Bath to Portland visiting her sister Mrs. Eben Dana. bridge games yield prizes for Mrs. Adams and Mrs. Frye. Local society also tracks birthdays weddings and public appearances including Eisenhower luncheon rumors and Maine Women’s Club activities in New York.

Orrin Frye Pacific Paldes Calif Bath Woolf Portland Eben Dana Dana Swastika Club William M. Adams Edward D. True Jora Oliver Arline Troop Hiram T. Stevens A. Corliss Adams Frye

Crom family returns from week in New York City

Mr and Mrs Cromi Joanne and Richard visited New York City for a week and were joined by Mr and Mrs Howard Crooker.

Franklin Cromi Joanne Richard New York City Howard Crooker

Mrs. Christine Curtis Visits at Cove with Dyer Couple

Miss Christine Curtis of Pleas t street was a recent guest of Mr and Mrs Alvin Dyer at their Cove residence.

Christine Curtis Pleast Street Alvin Dyer R’s Cove

Bath area notices and family milestones from local Bulletin

John Bartley of Boston returns home after visiting Bath friends. Sears Bangor assistant division manager John Beaulieu arrives to run Bath store during H. W. Garey’s nine day absence. Mr and Mrs Reid Perkins welcome daughter Diane Lynn born April 15 at Memorial hospital. Prof and Mrs George H Quinby honor H Augustus Huse on his 75th birthday. John Burns of Medford, Mass joins Harris Steel Co. contractors on Woolwich Arrowsic bridge project.

George C. Wright Presley Nursing Home George Carter Wright, Jr Sgt. Wright Fort Devens Mass Fred Stover Middle Street John Beaulieu Sears Bangor Bath H. W. Garey Reid Perkins Central Avenue Diane Lynn Memorial Hospital John Burns Medford Harris Steel Co Woolwich-Arrowsic Bridge

Miss Hulda Carlson Tops Summer Shopper In Bath

Miss Hulda Carlson of St Paul Minnesota, a Medomak region summer resident, visited Bath to shop and arrived in Maine last weekend to open her summer home for the season.

Hulda Carlson St. Paul Minn Medomak Bath Maine

Funeral of Mrs Emma Gledhill in Lewiston

Mrs Martha Bertrand Mrs Edith Rice and Dr and Mrs Paul C Bagdikian attended the funeral of Mrs Emma Gledhill in Lewiston on April 26. Mrs Gledhill was the first worthy matron of Genesta Chapter O E S.

Paul G. Bagdikian Emma Ehlers 155 Oak Street Bagdikian Ruth Martha Bertrand Edith Rice Paul C. Bagdikian Emma Gledhill Lewiston Gledhill Genesta Chapter

Miss Norma Jean Drummond Returns From Vacation

Miss Norma Jean Drummond an English teacher at Fort Fair Field High returns Sunday to her duties after a week’s vacation with her parents Mr and Mrs Norman Drummond of Arrowsic.

Norma Jean Drummond Fort Fairfield High School Norman Drummond Arrowsic

Quinns Host Quinntuplet Guest Visit

Mr and Mrs J Quentin Quinn of Kittery were overnight guests of his parents Mr and Mrs John Quinn of West street in a brief family visit noted in local society.

J. Quentin Quinn Kittery John Quinn West Street

Silverman Leaders Attend Northeastern Council Conference

Mr. Louis M. Silverman and Mrs. Silverman of 175 Oak Street attended the Spring Conference of the Northeastern New England Council Bnai Brith at the Elmwood Hotel in Waterville. Silverman served as first vice president of the council. Miss Gitti Zend, author and lecturer, gave an address Sunday after a luncheon, closing the weekend event.

Louis M. Silverman Oak Street New England Council B'nei B'rith Elmwood Hotel Waterville Silverman Gitti Zend

Bath and Woolwich couples dine in Mechanic Falls

Mr and Mrs Frank Allegrin of High street Bath and Mr and Mrs Ethel Dana of Woolwich had dinner Sunday in Mechanis Falls. Samuel Burgess of Sebasco is a patient at Togus Veterans hospital.

Frank Allegrin High Street Bath Ethel Dana Woolwich Mechanis Falls Samuel Burgess Sebasco Togus Veterans Hospital

Boynton Family Hosts Weekend Visit in Boston

George Boynton a Burdett College student in Boston spent the weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs Harland A Boynton of North Street. Guests at the Boynton home Sunday included Mrs Boynton’s sister and her husband Mr and Mrs William Hodgkins of Winthrop.

Ruth Williams Boston Daniel Williams Washington Street George Boynton Burdett College Harland A. Boynton North Street Boynton

Local Families Noted in Greenfield Community Notices

excerpt mentions Mr. and Mrs. William J. Craft of Washington Street and Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Hutchins of Brunswick, indicating local household references in a Greenfield area notice or social item.

Erwin F. Hutchins Greenfield Mass William J. Washington William J. Craft Washington Street Ee T. H. Hutchins Brunswic

Modern Sound System Installed At Morse High

The Morse High School receives the Rauland System from School Sound System Inc of Buffalo under a six year rental plan with option to cancel yearly. Central office links 32 rooms including gym and auditorium. two way AM FM radio and three speed phonograph enable two programs to run simultaneously. Replaces a 20 year old telephone system. akin Maine schools like Brunswick and Portland have similar setups.

Morse High School Rauland School Sound System, Inc Buffalo N. Y Board of Education Maine Brunswick Portland

State may widen Vine Front corner near Harbor View site

Elford A. Stover of the State Highway Commission said a widening of the northwest corner at Vine and Front streets may be considered though funds are lacking. City Manager Mittendorf sought a partial remedy by removing a tree and leveling the bank to improve sightlines, with state ownership potentially enabling earlier work.

State Highway Commission Vine Front Streets Harbor View House Commission Elford A. Stover Ralph F. Mittendorf Stover Mittendorf Frederick E Elena B. Drake Carlton Bridge Vine Streets Vine Street Bank Hall

Birthday Honors for Mrs Coffin at Old Folks Home

Mrs. Gertrude Coffin, a guest at the Old Folks Home, recently celebrated her birthday with gifts, numerous calls from her children, and a shower of cards reflecting community affection.

Gertrude Coffin

Bath clubs plan trip to Auburn for Style Dress Revue

The Teen-Age Sewing Circle met in Mrs. Granville Colby's room at Central Grammar. Mrs. Colby read a letter from County 4-H agent Mr. Dove about the Style Dress Revue in Auburn Saturday. Girls practiced for "Baked a Cake" and learned walking for modeling. Buses depart the courthouse at 8 30 a m Saturday for Auburn with participants from Androscoggin and Sagadahoc counties. Members present included Ann and Janet Cohen and many others.

Granville Colby Central Grammar Auburn Androscoggin Sagadahoc Ann Cohen Janet Cohen Marion Holmes Martha Holmes Martha Wood Elaine Pinkham Marie Michaud Joan Batchelder Mary Talbot Jean Berry Jean Brown Madelyn Guerette Sylvia Bryant Dorothy Thompson Marjorie Bouget Irene Everard Hazel Warner Dorina Guynn Harriet MacDougall Carolyn Stackpole Isabell Johansen

Friendship club of Wesley Methodist lights up Wednesday evening

Beacon Lights entertained members of the Friendship club of Wesley Methodist church with movies and a social hour. They played dart baseball and joined in a community sing led by Mrs. Omah Snipe at the piano. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Herman Barter and Mrs. Bernard Lewis.

Beacon Lights Friendship Club Wesley Methodist Church Omah Snipe Herman Barter Bernard Lewis

Helping Hand Club Collects Gifts for Birthday Observance

The Helping Hand club met Thursday evening at Mrs. Leland Green's home on High street for a brief business session and social hour. Mrs. Raymond Hutchins celebrated a birthday with a gift and cake. The next meeting is set for May 11 with hostess Mrs. Marie Sirois.

Helping Hand Club Leland Green High Street Raymond Hutchins Marie Sirois

Winnegance Auxiliary Hosts Weekly Card Party

The Winnegance Auxiliary met Thursday at Mrs. Ralph Rice's home for a weekly card party. Mrs. Walter Morse won high honors and Mrs. Harold Haggett was low. Next week's meeting will be at the club house for the May business session co hosted by Mrs. Elmer Morse and Mrs. Harry Knight.

Winnegance Community Club Ralph Rice High Street Walter ‘Morse Harold Haggett Elmer Morse Harry Knight

Bath Garden Club Plans Hobby and Craft Show

The Bath Garden club’s Ways and Means committee met at Mrs. G T Murphy’s home to plan the Hobby and Craft Show for the Bath beautification project. The May 25 event will be held at BIW Recreation hall with officers named for arrangements tickets publicity decorations and posters. The next meeting will be at Mrs. Hitchcock’s home on 658 Washington Street.

Bath Garden Club Bath Garden Club Ways and G. T. Murphy Linden Street Biw Recreation Hall Murphy Ralph F. Mittendorf Joseph Mullaney Arthur Colby Russell Snow Hitchcock Herbert Lemont Roscoe P. McFadden Louis Kondos John Labbie Hitchcock Washington Street

Youth Fellowship Dinner Hosted by Buffums

The Youth Fellowship of Wesley Methodist church held a Friday dinner at Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Buffum's home 987 Middle Street after a 4 PM scavenger hunt and 6 PM meal. Attendees included Jack Waterhouse Carl Backman Christel Cornish Patsy Morse Charles Hanson Elizabeth Bull Judy Watts Beverly Knight Robert Legarde Leonard Smith Walter Upham and Rev C C Sargent. The group will meet again Sunday at the parsonage with Rev John Anderson of Woolwich as speaker.

Wesley Methodist Church Ronald Buffum Middle Street Jack Waterhouse Carl Backman Christel Cornish Patsy Morse Charles Hanson Elizabeth Bull Judy Watts Beverly Knight Robert Legarde Leonard Smith Walter Upham C. C. Sargent John Anderson Woolwich

Assembly Girls Hay Ride Planned by Genesta Chapter

Wanda LeMoine served as organist for the meeting with readings by the choir. Ro berta Morse, a candidate, received degrees. May 12 was set as Guest Officers night. A three girl committee Sandra Daly Marion Smith Anita Deering will arrange the Hay Ride for Assembly girls only, Thursday 7 to 11 p.m. The event will end with a vic dance and refreshments at the Temple. The May dance was postponed. Mother Advisor Mrs Morse emphasized regular attendance. A social hour followed with ice cream and cakes served by Worthy Advisor and Doris McKay.

Wanda LeMoine Genesta Roberta Morse Sandra Daley Marion Smith Anita Deering

Genesta Sewing Circle Met At Masonic Temple Parlor

Genesta Sewing Circle gathered Thursday evening in the Ladies Parlor of the Masonic Temple with Mrs. Ruth Hathorne and Mrs. Bertha Southard as hostesses. After a short business meeting led by President Mrs. Doris Tobey there was a social hour and refreshments served. the next meeting is set for May 11 with Mrs. Elizabeth Burden and Mrs. Eleanor Merchant as hostesses. Present were Mrs. Doris Tobey, Mrs. Margaret Lonn, Mrs. Rose Rogers, Mrs. Ruth Hathorne, Mrs. Zylphan Richardson, Mrs. Bertha Southard, Mrs. Viola Osgood, Mrs. Marguerite Cutting, Mrs. Ruth Smith, Mrs. Alice Potter, Mrs. Wanda LeMoine, Mrs. Edith Rich, Mrs. Evelyn Morse and Mrs. Eleanor Merchant.

Genesta Sewing Circle Masonic Temple Ruth Hathorne Bertha Southard Doris Tobey Elizabeth Burden Eleanor Merchant Margaret Lonn Rose Rogers Zylphan Richardson Viola Osgood Marguerite Cutting Ruth Smith Alice Potter Wanda LeMoine Edith Rich Evelyn Morse

Mizpah Class Meets At Mrs Parks Home

Mizpah class met at the home of Mrs. William Parks on Center street. President Mrs. Leslie Dyer opened the meeting, reports were read and accepted, followed by a social hour and refreshments. Attending were several named members including Mrs. Dyer. Next meeting will be at Mrs. Kenneth Thayer's Union street court home.

William Parks Center Street Leslie Dyer J. Russell Grant Kenneth Thayer Harold Carter Gilbert Young George Cary John Shorey Leland Green Union Street Court

Club Forty-Two Plans May Events At Lambert Park

Club Forty-Two held its session Wednesday with secretary Mrs. David Clark presiding in President Mrs. Norman Adams absence. A Canasta Bridge report dated April 20 at Lambert Park was favorable. Members proposed a square dance May 19 and a rummage sale May 13 with venue to be announced. Committee: Mrs. Kenneth Jaquith, Mrs. David Clark, Mrs. Leonard Smith.

David Clark Norman Adams Lambert Park Kenneth Jaquith Leonard Smith

Theta Chapter Beta Sigma Phi Hosts Jewel Ceremony Plan

Mrs Clyde Ambrose and Miss Amerise Bourque presented koda chrome pictures of local scenes at the Theta Chapter meeting held at Mrs Frederick Browns home on Washington street Mrs Howard P Holmes led an art program Plans were completed for the jewels ceremony to be held Tuesday May 2 at Mrs Oscar Marshs Corliss street home six pledge members Miss Fannie See Miss Priscilla Perkins Mrs Brown Mrs Marsh Mrs Albert Desmond and Mrs George A Gallant will be initiated A buffet dinner will precede the program Xi Beta Chapter members will attend as guests

Clyde Ambrose Amerise Bourque Beta Sigma Phi Frederick Brown Washington Street Howard P. Holmes Oscar Marsh Corliss Street Fannie Priscilla K. Perkins Brown Marsh Albert Desmond George A. Gallant Xi Beta Chapter

Junior Iota Sigma Holds Meeting at Kelley Home

Junior Iota Sigma met Monday at Carol Kelley’s Richardson street home. Mrs. Marjorie Bailey led citizenship discussion. A box social was held and members voted to hang May baskets next month. A rummage sale is planned Saturday at the South End PTA hall. Present were Mrs. Betty Busby Miss Barbara Fraser Mrs. Eleanor Wing Mrs. Marjorie Bailey and Mrs. Carol Kelley. Eight attended at Mrs. Bailey’s Beacon street home.

Junior Iota Sigma Carol Kelley Richardson Street Marjorie Bailey South End P.T.A. Hall Betty Busby Barbara Fraser Eleanor Wing Beacon Street

Iota Sigma Chapter Hosts Covered Dish at Mrs Jewell’s Home

Iota Sigma Chapter held a covered dish supper Tuesday at Mrs. Robert Jewell’s Middle street home with assistance from her sister Mrs. Lawrence Thayer. A business meeting followed and final plans were made for the next event.

Iota Sigma Robert Jewell Middle Street

Birthday gathering at Ar of her birthday celebration

A birthday party was held at Ar of her birthday with a cake and gifts. The next meeting is scheduled for May 9 at the home of Mrs. Floyd Cartier on Bailey Street.

Hanscom Floyd Cartier Bailey Street

Rainbow Girls elect Maine grand officers at Portland ceremony

Miss Jane Niles was elected and installed as grand recorder of the Order of Rainbow Girls State of Maine at the first annual assembly in City hall Portland More than 300 delegates attended the afternoon degree session and evening elections and installation A banquet and dance followed Bath advisory board members attended with several Rainbow Assembly girls from Bath listed by name and relation to the organizers

Rainbow Assembly Masonic Jane Niles Rainbow Assembly No. 6 Bath Order of Rainbow Girls State of Maine City Hall Portland Niles Merle C. Niles Middle Street Eleanor Marks Ann McLeod Janice Knight Bath Assembly John Gillespie Waldo Brooks Harold Cutting Zylpha Richardson Herbert Morse Doris McKay Elwood Hathorne Bath Rainbow Assembly Pauline Holmson Jean McKay Carol McKay Betty Newell Sandra Daley Jane Ledyard Natalie Hathorne Carolyn Stackpole Joan Mallett Joan Brooks Beverly King Virginia Whitney Catherine Libby

Youth Morale Program Presented by Wesley Church Group

The Youth Fellowship of Wesley Methodist church met at the parsonage Sunday evening with 17 attendees. Mrs. Raymond Buffum led devotions and introduced Rev. John Anderson of Woolwich who spoke on Youth Morale. A group sing and recreation followed. no meeting next week due to the annual conference in Biddeford.

Wesley Methodist Church Raymond Buffum

Central Women's League elects leaders at annual meeting

Mrs John H Grindell was reelected president of the Central Congregational church Women League at a Monday night gathering in the Hotel Eagle. New officers include Mrs J Edward McMann as vice president, Mrs Clyde W Ambrose as secretary, and Mrs D Leroy Lord as treasurer. The group announced a public dance set for Friday May 12 at the parish house with both modern and square dancing planned.

John H. Grindell Women’s League of Central Congregational Church Eagle J. Edward McMann Clyde W. Ambrose D. Leroy George van Wynen Herbert F. Pierce League Donald T. Page Bartholomew O'Donnell Pierce Harold P. Small Laforest E. Hodgkins William S. Blair

Bath Ministers Gather for Monthly Session at Beacon Street

Bath Ministers Association met Monday forenoon at Beacon Street Methodist church with President Laforest Hodgkins presiding. Chief Moriarty spoke on the Bath Police force and church cooperation for better citizenship. Next meeting June 6 will be a dinner for city ministers and wives. location to be announced.

Bath

Chatterbouts Plan Mid-Summer Sale at Local Home

The Chatterbouts gathered at Mrs. Sherman Mitchells home on Dummer Street to lay plans for a mid-Summer sale. After a business session, refreshments were served. All members attended with three guests Mrs. Auta Munsey of Boston the hostess’s mother Mrs. Susan Leeman and Mrs. Laura Browne.

Thomas Walsh Begins Duties at A. Hallet & Co

Thomas Walsh of Augusta began duties Monday as a pharmacist at A. Hallet & Co. He joins the firm’s department handling prescriptions and patient consultations.

Thomas Walsh Augusta A. Hallet & Co

Birds arrive as houses fill in Bay Point

Bay Point reports influx of purple finches and grackles with all bird houses occupied except two. A baby fox joins guests near the Navajo. A resident raccoon feeds on steamed clams, bread, bones, and suet then drags bones away. Local social notes list several visitors and new infant Alison to Mr. and Mrs. Albert Coombs of Flushing.

Albert Coombs Flushing N. Y Alison Coombs Gordon Brunswick L. M. Spinney Harold Robinson Auburn Nick Mihalos Mr. Kelley Bath Arthur Maxwell Richmond Carroll Deering Carl Delano Dwight Furbish West Point

Thespians Honor Bath Director H. Augustus Huse

The Bath Thespians fete director H. Augustus Huse on his 75th birthday at a Sunday dinner hosted by Mrs. Fred D. Hill. About 40 attendees heard remarks by President F. Waldor Marshall and viewed Huse’s recitation and an original one act by stage manager Richard Haskell. An out of town guest, Barbara Armstrong of Washington, D. C., attended.

Bath Thespians H. Augustus Huse Fred D. Hill High Street Thespians Bath Thespian Executive Board Richard Haskell Edward M. Butterfield Hill Samuel D. Hooper F. Waldo Marshall Booth Huse Shakespeare Edward Butterfield Nathan Watson Margaret Butterfield Barbara Armstrong Washington, D. C Albert Thompson Middle Street Sedgwick The

Bath Church Women to Meet for May Fellowship Program

The Bath Council of Church Women has finalized plans for a May Fellowship program on Friday at 2 p m in Salvation Army hall Water street Attending representatives from local churches form the Church Social Relations committee The program includes a one million membership drive led by president Mrs Louis A Dole a nominal one dollar local membership fee a focus on Our Daily Bread music and tea Aimed at a large turnout the event seeks to be one of the year’s standout meetings

Bath Council of Church Women Salvation Army Hall Water Street Wesley William Hanson Beacon Edward St. Martin Orange Corliss Jacob Wheeler Harold Walker Elm William Wakefield Central Harold Avery Salvation Army Proctor Church of the New Jerusalem Howard Holmes Louis A. Dole Walker

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