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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1954

Page

6

Local Society Notes Spotlight Regional Arts and Visits

Serene Smith of Grant Pemne’s pea a stand is among eight members who run the annual public exhibi. The Maine Coast Commission winter bulletin highlights service work with pictures from Christmas efforts on remote Maine islands. Locally the Ladies' Aid at Winter Street Church sends clothing donations appreciated by recipients.

Serene Smith Grant Pemne Maine At Liberty Neal Bousfield Ledgelawn Avenue Bar Harbor Maine Sea Coastission England Bel Pmanagen Maine Ladies’ Aid Winter Street Church Anny

Mrs Niles Visits Branford and Attends Continental Congress

Mrs Merle Niles of Middle street guest of her son and wife Mr and Mrs Robert Niles of Branford Conn. Niles, twice regent of Colonel Dummer Sewall Chapter DAR, attended Continental Congress sessions in Washington. Fragments mention Easter visits by Bath relatives and other Bath connections with Judith E Olsen of Port, Mrs Johnson of Upper Retatned, and Mr Trout.

Merle Niles Middle Street Robert Niles Branford Conn Niles Dummer Sewall D.A.R Washington Francis Johnson Upper Art Trout Bath Johnson

Christmas Club Entertained by Mrs Stevens in Woolwich

Mrs Stevens hosted the Christmas Club at her Woolwich home last Wednesday with dessert and coffee after arrival. Attendees included Mrs Gerald Creamer Mrs Robert Dewick Mrs William Robson Mrs Herbert McIntire Mrs William Allen Mrs Ralph Mrs Burt Lutz and Mrs Maurice Hathorne.

Stevens Christmas Club Woolwich Gerald Creamer Robert Dewick William Robson Herbert McIntire William Allen Ralph Burt Lutz Maurice Hathorne Gerry Cotton

Miss Roselia Blake Named Camp Food Service Director

Miss Roselia Blake, formerly with the Portland YWCA and YMCA of Boston, accepts a summer post as director of food service at Aloha Gulick camp in Fairlee Vermont. She is a dietitian at Episcopal Theology School Cambridge and maintains a summer home in Onset Massachusetts. Mrs Herbert Cavanagh of ick hosts guests including Fred P Ring.

Roselia Blake Portland Ywca Ymca of Boston Gulick Fairlee Vermont Miss Blake Episcopal Theology School Cambridge Mass Portland Pophamas Onset, Mass

Local Residents Attend At-Home Entertainment

Robert Jewell hosted a small gathering at her residence last Wednesday. Attendees included Mrs Hooker, Mrs Barait, Mrs Ster, Mrs Carl Rosen, Eugene Butterfield of Upper Washington Street, and George Powers of Office Drive, who have just returned from a Boston business trip.

Robert Jewell Too Hooker Barait Ster Carl Rosenantin Eugene Butterfield Upper Ashington Street George Powers Office Drive Boston

Newport residents return from winter visit and summer plans

Mrs Ival Arno of Newport has returned after a stay with her sister Mrs Dudley Leavitt at 9 Valley road. Mr and Mrs Donald Hodgdon return from St Petersburg Florida and stay with Mrs Hodgdon's mother Mrs William Davis on Granite street. After June they occupy the Percy Low home on Granite street for the summer as they did last year. Mr and Mrs Low and daughter Ellen will be at their cottage at Sirch Point.

Ival Arno Newport Dudley . Leavitt Valley Road Donald Hodgdon St. Petersburg Fla

Bath native John Brown greeted by friends in Bath visit

John Brown formerly of Bath and ex Independent reporter now paymaster for Great Northern Paper Co in Vallinocket visited Bath on Saturday and received a warm welcome from many friends. Mr Downey and Mrs Downey of Caratunk have just returned from a motor trip to the South including Tennessee and Washington where they visited numerous points of interest. Downey, an engineer, has long worked for Central Maine Power Co and helped build the Wyman Dam. Mrs Downey is sister of Mrs Lewis E Spicer of Bedford Street.

John Brown Bath Independent Great Northern Paper Co Vallinocket John B. Downey Caratunk Park Street Tennessee Washington Downey Central Maine Power Co Wyman Lewis E. Spicer Bedford Street

Kimble Family Appoints Kin and Guests

H R Kimble of Peoria is appointing his brother Earl C Kimble and Mrs Kimble of High street. John R Kimble and family of Rumford were Saturday dinner guests of his parents.

H. R. Kimble Peoria, J Earl C. Kim Mrs. Kimble High Street John R. Kimble Rumford

Mrs White of Auburn Hospitalized in Lewiston Clinic

Mrs. Lionel M. White of Auburn, formerly Velma Corn of Bath, is a surgical patient at Central Maine General Hospital in Lewiston. Mrs. Cornish, mother of Mrs. White, visited her daughter on Thursday.

Lionel M. White Auburn Velma Corn Bath Maine General Kespster Lewiston Ite Harry B. Cornishires

Mrs John Harkins and Jer White Visit Corliss Senate

Mrs John Harkins and her husband Mr Jer White visit Corliss Senate in Wavenreins Heights during their local trip to see prominent officials and attend community events.

John Harkins Corliss Senate Rhai Jer White Wavenreins Heights

Local Residents Return From Weekend Trips and Recuperation

Herbert T. Caverly II returned Sunday from Lynchburg Virginia where he attended M Day festivities at Randolph Macon Woman's College as a guest of first year student Sandra Parrell. Gladys Lacombe and family returned from a visit with John Moore in Shaw Street Hinckley New York. Mrs Stanley Peterson has convalesced at home after surgery at Mercy Hospital Portland following a femoral hospital stay. Carle Longfellow of Days Ferry returned home after a winter in Clearwater Florida.

Herbert T. Caverly, II Herbert T. Caver Washington Street Lynchburg Randolph Macobb Women's College Sandra Parrell Hadenfield N. J The Colege Bortland Gladys Lacombe Joseph Lacombe Jane Anne Hinckley N. Y Tohn Moore Shaw Street Stanley Peterson East Brunsewick Mercy Mrs. Carle Longfellow Days Ferry Clearwater, Fla

Spicer Attends Maine Parts Managers Meeting Banquet

Lowell Spicer of Bedford street and Champion Motors Brunswick attended the Maine Parts Managers meeting and banquet Friday evening at the Elm hotel in Auburn.

Lowell Spicer Lewis E. Spicer Bedfordtreet Champion Motors Brunswick Maine Elm Hotel Auburn

Harold Titcomb Admitted At Memorial Hospital

Harold Titcomb of 24 Dummer Street is a surgical patient at Memorial Hospital and is employed by the Hyde Windlass Company.

Harold Titcomb Dummer Street Memorial Hospital The Hyde Windlass Co

Mrs Bimson Hosts Tea Honoring Gove and Kimball

Mrs James A Bimson entertained with a tea at her home 994 Washington Street Friday afternoon in honor of Mrs Kenneth G Gove and Missie Kimball. Pouring were Mrs Harold W DeLong and Mrs DeLong.

James A. Bimson Washington Street Kenneth G. Gove Missie Kimball Harold W. DeLong DeLong

Fulton Couple to Attend National Rotary Meeting in Los Angeles

Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Fulton of Braintree Massachusetts former Bath residents will travel to Los Angeles in May with Massachusetts Rotarians and Rotary Anns. They expect to be away about one month.

Ernest Fulton Braintree Mass Bath Los Angeles Calif Massachusetts Rotary Anns

Mrs Pletts of Brunswick Visits Reno Relatives

Mrs. Robert Pletts of Brunswick visits her son and wife in Reno Nevada. Mrs. Pletts, formerly Mary Anderson, is the daughter of and Mrs. Carl C. Anderson of Oak Street.

Robert Pletts Brunswick Reno Nev Pletts Mary Anderson Carl C. Anderson Oak Street

Gove Couple Leaves Winter Home for South Bristol Season

Mr and Mrs Kenneth G Gove depart from the Red House Lincoln Street heading to South Bristol to begin their summer season at Long Cove Point. The note mentions a brief trip and seasonal change.

Kenneth G. Gove Red House Lincoln Street Satuday South Bristol Binhill Long Co Point

To bey Visitors From Atlanta Stay In Bath

Mr and Mrs Norman N To bey of Atlanta Georgia arrived in Bath Sunday for a two week visit they will spend with Charles Strout of Brunswick They were recently registered at the Little White House at Warm Springs Georgia where the late Franklin D Roosevelt died This is now a National Shrine visited annually by thousands of tourists from virtually every State in the Union Also noted is Uncle Sam's Navy bringing World War II era veterans and a note about Northeastern Business College in Portland and Ta Instrument Co in Atlanta reflecting local employment links

Norman N. Tobey Atlanta Bath Charles Strout Brunswick Little White House Warm Springs Franklin D. Roosevelt Union

Walton couple honored by Rebekah Lodge guests

Mrs Nellie Lord and Mrs Lois Knight supported by Granite City Rebekah Lodge members attended Noble Grand guest officers night at Hallowell on Monday April 26. Accompanying were Mrs Potter Mrs Thompson Mrs Moore Mrs Arrabee Mrs Morrell Mrs Wright and Leonard Munsey.

Nellie Lord Lois Knight Queen Esther Rebekah Granite City Rebekah Lodge Hallowell Rebeka Sage Inepene N Able Grand Ah Potter Carolyn Thompson Glenorra Moore Lillias “Arrabee Jessie Morrell Dorothy Wright Leonard Munsey

Weekend Visit From Trifton Pair Highlights Local News

Mr and Mrs Percy Mann of Trifton North Dakota formerly of Bath arrived early Saturday for a weekend visit with Mrs Manns parents Mr and Mrs Albert Pollard of Center Street. Mrs Maude Wilson hosted her contract club at her Washington Street home Thursday evening with a spring themed table and candles. Prizes went to Mrs Anne Brownrigg first Mrs Sadie White second and Mrs Eva Henderson consolation. Celina Fortier attended with Mrs Ethe Lee Mrs Lucy Desmond and Mrs Yvette Bisson also present.

Percy Mann Trifton, N.d Bath Maude Wilson Washington Grep Anne Brownrigg Sadie White Eva Henderson Celina Fortier Ethe Lee Lucy Desmond Yvette Bisson

Miss Becence Marston Visits Lancaster Relative Ties Recalled

Miss Becence Marston of Lancaster Massachusetts was a two year guest of Miss Anne Lincoln. Marston used to visit Bath years ago as a guest of Commander and Mrs Arthur Crenshaw who was once stationed at the Iron Works. Washington’s home now owned by Rupert Baxter.

Becence Marston Lancaster Mass Anne Lincoln Marston Bath Arthur Crenshaw Aoe Iron Works

Local Couple Announces Birth of Son at Memorial Hospital

Mr and Mrs Norman Kenney of Getchell street announce the birth of a son at Memorial hospital Saturday night Virginia Baker mother and wife of Clyde Baker of Woolwich is the former.

Norman Kenney Getchell Street Memorial Hospital Kenney Virginia Baker Clyde Baker Woolwich

Pittsburgh Visitors Help Celebrate Engemann Family Birthdays

Mr and Mrs Edward Engemann of Pittsburgh arrived Sunday to visit their son George Engemann and his wife at 2 Deering Street. They helped celebrate the joint birthdays of grandsons Ralph Engemann age five and William Milton Engemann age one. Their daughter Colen Nancy, two, joined in the celebration.

Edward Engemann Pittsburgh George Engemann Deering Street Ralph Engemann William Milton Engemann Colen Nancy

Local visitors plan Brookline and Needham visits

Mr and Mrs Moore of 2 Thaw Street Brookline plan a week with his sister and husband in Brookline and then in Needham Mass where they will be guests of Mr and Mrs Edwards and Mr and Mrs Stupak.

apRn Moore Thaw Street Brookline Hisister Ouls Edwards Needham Mass Joseph Stupak

Suppers Honor 86th Birthday of Harry E. Peterson

Mr and Mrs Everett Quin of 11 Bowman Street hosted a supper party Saturday evening in honor of Mrs Quinlans father Harry E Peterson who was observing his 86th birthday. Guests included Mr and Mrs Joseph W Dee and daughter Mary Elizabeth of Revere Massachusetts Mr and Mrs Yanley Peterson and daughters Audrey and Judy and Mr and Mrs Melvin Comeau of Latin.

Everett Quinin Bowman Street Quinlan Harry E. Peterson Joseph W. Dee Mary Elizabeth Revere Mass Yanley Peterson Daughers Audrey Judy Melvin Comeau Atin

Mrs King Returns Home From Memorial Hospital

Mrs. Fred King of Tarbox street has returned to her home from Memorial hospital where she was a medical patient for some time.

Fred King Tarbox Street Memorial Hospital

Smiths Return From Florida Winter Visit Tracts

Mr and Mrs Harry W Smith returned to their home at 137 Oak street after spending the Winter in Orlando Florida as is their annual custom. On their return they visited in Southern Pines North Carolina with Dr and Mrs Leon E Buck and in West Medford Massachusetts with Mr and Mrs.

Harry W. Smith Oak Street Orlando Fla Southern Pines N. C Leon E. Buck West Medford Mass

Miss Nancy Davis Returns From Vacation in Schenectady

Miss Nancy Carol Davis daughter of Mr and Mrs William C Davis of Schenectady New York former Bath resident has returned home after a week long visit with her grandmother Mrs Caleb Burns on High Street and her sister Rand a Chariseark of South Windsn.

Nancy Carol Davis Ughter Wiliam C. Davis Schenectady, N Bath Caleb Burns High Street Mi Randal Charis Eark Lot South Windsn

Birthday party given for patient Marie at hospital in Portland

Mr and Mrs Edward J Mann celebrate Marie M in Portland hospital with a ninth birthday party. Miss wane a teacher attended with a large birthday cake and gifts from Bath relatives and friends. Despite extensive surgery Marie remains cheerful and looks forward to recovery and return to Mitchell school.

Edward J. Mann M Hospital Portland Su Sie Nani Ey Rie Mitchell Schol Ae Wane Dace Carr Bath Marie

Bath couple return after winters in Florida

Mr and Mrs Philip Otar reside at Beacon and Washington streets in Bath in one of the Poulos apartments while spending winters in Miami Florida. Sgt Norman J Guynn recently returned to New York after a three year Germany assignment and will visit Camp Kilmer New Jersey for a 30 day leave before possibly extending his stay. Bernard MacDonald of Pleasant Street plans a summer job in Bangor.

Philip O'tar Bath Miami, Fla Beacon and Washington Streets Poulos Norman J. Guynn Heidelburg Germany New York City Camp Kilmer N. J Hugh D. Grant Grant den Street Guynn Bernard MacDonald Pleasant Street Bangor

Camden Weekend Guests Enjoy Lake Megunticook Fishing

Mr. and Mrs. Emerton Gross of 44 Floral Street and Reginal Barter of 55 Denny read the weekend in Camden as guests of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Conley. While there, Mr. Gross and Mr. Barter enjoyed a fishing excursion on Lake Megunticook.

Emerton Gross Floral Street Reginal Barter Denny Camden Raymond Conley Mr. Gross Mr. Barter Lake Megunticook

Edith Campbell Returns Home From Waterelle Trip

Mrs. Edith Campbell arrives back in Arrowie from Waterelle with her daughter and sends regards to Mr. and Mrs. Everett Pollard.

Edith Campbell Arrowie Waterelle Everett Pol'ard

Unclear Family Notices From Fragmentary Text

The readable portion reports a family and visitors with names including Mrs Ross and Eyaps of Fort Worth. Context is fragmented and missing key details about events or dates.

Local Socials Report Weekend at Popham Fork

Fragmentary note details a gathering at Popham Fork with guests Mr and Mrs Simon, ending with a casual line about entertainment and weekly plans.

Jaudreau Family Hosts Sargent Garear Guests

Mr and Mrs ward I Jaudreau Jr and their sons Edward Arthur Robert and David of South Portland were hosts to Police Sgt Garear at Piper Washington Street according to local notices.

Ward I. Jaudreau, Jr Edward Arthur Robert David South Portland Penneryy Sae Vard L. Garear Ipper Washington Street

Queen Who Longed For Snow illustrated tale by Mrs Burton Jones

Mrs Burton Jones of Marblehead Mass completed the month with illustrations for a Portuguese folk tale titled The Queen Who Longed For Snow a fascinating volume for today. She made many friends at Bath during residence at the former Silsby home on Green Street now owned and occupied by Mr and Mrs William Turpie.

Burton Jones Marblehead Mass

Local notes on visits and recovery from surgery

Michael D. Ahalt arrives for a week and visits Mrs. Ahalt and daughter Sheila Marie at Drummond Street home. Alton Hathaway of Vine Brook Road, Wexington, Mass., has recovered from a recent operation at Wellesley Newton hospital and returned to business. he plans a summer vacation at Popham Beach, where he often stays at his riverside cottage.

Michael D. Ahalt St. 1 U. S Mrs. Ahalt Sheila Marie Alton Yathaway Vine Brook Wexington Mass Wellesley-Newton Hospital Mr. Hathaway Popham Beach Riverside

Visiting relatives and school plans noted in Concord and Stratford

Mr and Mrs Witham Mitch ell of Concord New Hampshire long time Milan street residents spent several days in Portland with Mrs Mitchells sister Mrs Laura B Doten of Sherman Street. Mr Mitchells is a contract plumber. She returned from visiting daughter Miss Jane Niles in Stratford Connecticut where he is teaching, and Cranford Connecticut where she visited son and wife Mr and Robert C Niles. She led the annual meeting of the Continents Washington junior past regent and a mors Dummer Sona Sewall hunter DAR

Witham Mitchell Concord N. H Milan Street Portland Mitchell Ister Laura B. Doten Sherman Street Plummer Merle Niles Middle Street Jane Niles Stratford

Anniversary observance noted for local residents

A fragment notes an upcoming anniversary Sunday for Mr. and Peter Fouluse with references to Donald MacMillans and Arctic exploration. The text mentions a lecturer inspecting his boat and hints at a new highway project near Ma bag see, reflecting a local event context.

Donald MacMillans Phis Etna

Freeport Pythian Jubilee Brings Lodges Together

Mrs Garcelon and several Pythian Sisters from district lodges attended the Maine Pythian Jubilee in Freeport. The event began at Pythian hall with sisters and brothers separate then joined for ceremonies and entertainment at Freeport High School. Mrs Eugene E Herrin and infant Edward John returned home to West Bath from Memorial hospital.

Garcelon Alice Winton Eunice Perry Tt Peart Sus Darrah Lowell Temple Pythian Dors Maine Eugene E. Herrin Edward John West Bath Memorial Hospital

Butterfield family visits daughter in Pittsburg after congress trip

Mrs Andrew Butterfield and Mr Albert Ertna and children visit their daughter and husband on Washington Street. Mrs Butterfield attended the Continental Congress of the D A R in Washington D C in April before returning to Pittsburg.

Andrew Buttereld Washington Street Albert Ertna Pitts- Paw Butterflel Begi Continental Congress of the Da.r Washington, D. C

Mrs Harriet Pye Visits as Morse Family Sidelined by Illness

Mrs Harriet Pye of Small Point arrived with her sister and brother in law Mr and Mrs Walter Morse of Winnepeace. Mrs Morse is bedridden under a physician’s care with illness. Mrs Susie Darrah Mrs Gertrude Stewart and others of Lowell Temple Pythian Sisters attended District 4 convention in Brunswick.

Harriet Pye Small Point Walter Morse Winnepeace Susie Darrah Gertrude Stewart Sadie Garcelon Jane Rriett Viola Melzard Lee Cousins Alice What Nick Perry Lowell Temple Pythian Brunswick

Mrs Danforth Returns Home From Painted Post Visit

Mrs Frank Danforth returns to her High Street residence after several weeks away visiting her daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs Alton Swett in Painted Post New York.

Frank Danforth High Street Painted Post N. Y Alton Swett and Vhilates

Principal Missed Visit Schedules Annual Spring Vacation Event

A principal at a Connecticut elementary school plans to attend a visitor event tied to a regional high school leader. The piece notes the upcoming spring break period and expected school activities.

Navy sailor promoted to first class aboard destroyer

J Pauphin of United States Navy has been promoted to first class aboard the destroyer at the Navy Yard. The sailor is assigned to the ship, recently noted for new duties and awaiting further orders.

I J. Pauphin Tave Daupula Woutaoe Aaaae Badeig D. D. Stroyer Deka Navy Yard

Community News Notes From Auburndale And Port Minister

Mr and Mrs Howard Little of Auburndale Massachusetts return home after a visit with Mrs Littletons sister and husband Mr and Mrs Ed Small of Wenea. Dr David I Wilson of Port Minister attends Grand Lodge sessions. Mrs Norman O Morse leaves for Chanute Field to visit her son Airman Norman Morse Jr. Patricia Ann Carver of Morse High undergoes minor surgery at Memorial Hospital.

Howard Littleon Auburndale Mass Sey David I. Wilson Port Dr. Wilson Maine Grand Lodge Patricia Ann Carver Dayegnar Richarver Heath Lane Memorial Hospital Carver Morse High

Guest Officers Night At Henry Staples Camp

Miss Hazel Warner and four other guest officers attended Henry Staples Camp Sons of Union Veterans auxiliary on a Monday evening. Depart ment Commander C Lloyd Hooker and Mrs Hooker accompanied them. A social hour followed with refreshments.

Hazel Warner Laura Frizzell Edith Miller Mildred Osborne Harry Warner Henry Staples Camp Sons of Union Veterans Auxiliary C. Lloyd Hooker Hooker

Sewall Family Returns From Washington Site

Mr and Mrs Edward Sewall Jr residents of Binghy Mass report two children back from a Washington area site with no further details given.

Edward Sewall, Jr Binghy Mass Ani Wash- Inglon

Local Families Return from Caribbean Trip

A fragment notes mie and Mrs Richard Kims of Grove Street returning from a three week Caribbean visit. Li White of Buckn, Charles G. Kite now in S C, guests at St. and Mrs Marion Bey after a death on April 30. Tr White Sr. visited relatives in Bath, mentions uncle and aunt, later Mr and Mrs George W Rik.

Mie Richard Kims Grove Street Carribean Li White Buck N Charles G. Kite S. C R.tes Mrrs Marioni Youn Tr. White Bath Georet

Bath Societies Meet for Ladies in Retirement Play

Bath social groups report Westbrook College presented the play Ladies In Retirement at the college Friday. Members listed include Mrs. Alfred McCabe, Mrs. Abbot Redlon, Mrs. Gerard Billington, Mrs. Richard Sherwood, Mrs. Vena Noble and others. Afterward, the group visited Mrs. Edward Brown in Portland for a surprise birthday party with refreshments and a cake by Mrs. Bernard Knight. Carl and Mrs. Pierce of Portland joined from Bath, recently back from Florida.

Cosmopolicentino Club Westbrook Ald College Poe Alfred McCabe Abbot Redlon Gerard Billington Richard Sherwood Vena Noble Delen Bonsey Bernard Knight John Leonard Daniel Mater Joseph Smith Myron Heenie John Hayes Richard I. Thompson Carl Pierce Portland Bath Florida

First Baptist Circle Sewing Circle Holds Spring Sale

The First Baptist Church ladies sewing circle held a successful spring sale Friday in the vestry with most items sold. Spring flowers decorated the hall and tables, Mrs. Ora Dauphin led as president and general chair, Mrs. Laura Harrington hosted, and a baked ham dinner was served. The circle schedules its final spring meeting next Tuesday at 1.

Ladies Sewing Circle First Baptist Church Ora Dauphin Laura Harrington

XI Beta Chapter Social and Plans for Exemplar Day

Mrs Robert Stevens hosted the XI Beta Chapter of Sigma Phi at her Woolwich home Tuesday. With President absent, Vice President Albert Thompson led the meeting. Plans for Exemplar Day on May 11 were made with Clyde Ambrose hosting. A homemaking demo by Mrs Severe preceded a social hour. Attendees included Albert Thompson, Helen Hayes, John Greene Jr, Clyde Ambrose, Frank Gallagher, Amerise Bourque, Eleanor Danforth, Paul Akeley, George Gardnier, Linwood Hi, Paul Graustuck, Ed McCabe, Kay Legar.

Robert Stevens XI Beta Chapter Sigma Phi Woolwich John M. Conley, Jr Albert’ Thomipson Clyde Ambrose Eta Severe Albert Thompson Wetherbee Helen Hayes John A. Greene, Jr Frank Gallagher Amerise Bourque Eleanor Danforth Paul Ak

Grace Church Guild Plans May Fundraisers and Meetings

Grace Church Guild met at the parish house with 21 members. They will serve supper for the work committee on May 10 and for the choir in May. Co chairmen Hawley and Stilphen and dining chair Aikenhead were named. A rum mage sale is set for May 5 at the parish house and a postponed cooked food sale at Oak Street parish house Saturday at 2 PM. The evening included sewing for a future sale and the next meeting is Tuesday evening.

Guild of Grace Church Dorothy Swearingen Florence Hawley Agnes Stilphen Doris Aikenhead Oak Street

Legion Auxiliary Meets in Smith Tobey Post Hall

Members discussed spring activities and voted for delegates from Morse High school to Girl State College. Margaret Hanson elected delegate. Judy Crocker named alternate. A letter from Stone Smart Unit Norway objected to Mrs Fryra Stevens as Department President candidate. The College will play Colby June 18 to 24.

American Legion Auxiliary Smith-Tobey Post Legion Hall Stone-Smart Unit Norway Fryra Stevens Margaret Hanson Girl Sta College Morse High School Bedford Street Judy Crocker S. Herbert Black Denny Road Colby

French and Desmond Lead Local Committee Event Plans

The text lists committee members Mrs. ge a French Mrs. Charlotte er son Mrs. Maude Dowling and Mrs. Lucy Desmond overseeing a project. An annual banquet is set for May 26 with organizers Mrs. Bates and Mrs. Charlotte Anderson. A social hour followed with refreshments served by President Mrs. Althea Frend.

Bulge Ge A Charlotte Erson Maude’ Dowling Lucy Desmond Bates Charlotte Anderson Will Pastes Higgins Mre Marion Althea Frend

Helping Hand Club Sews for Tare Sale at West Bath Home

Mrs Francois Vaillancourt hosted the Helping Hand club at her West Bath home last week. Members sewed items for a tare sale and received a card of thanks for Easter flower donations. A special award was given and refreshments served. The next meeting will be at Mrs Leland Green’s home 1020 High Street.

Earl Kimble High Street Dorothy Francois Vaillancourt West Bath Leland Green

Club Forty-Two Advances Roma Dinner Outing Plan

At a Club Forty-Two meeting led by Mrs Maurice Owen in Mrs David Clark's absence plans were made for a May 26 dinner outing at the Roma in Portland. Members were asked to bring rummage for a home sale and to submit items to the club room. A farewell honors Mrs ne Thayer preceded committee members Mrs im Greene Mrs Milton Savage and Mrs Gardner Richards-gold. Weekly prize, donated by Mrs Joseph Alleney, awarded to Mrs Allen yer.

Maurice Owen David Clark Roma Portland Orking Arthur’ Sturtevant Basone William Gree Obert Footer Ne Thayer Im Greene Milton Savage Gardner Richardsgold Joseph Allaney Allen Yer

Winter 87 Auxiliary Dinner And Installation At Winter Street

The Ladies Auxiliary of Winter Street Church held a covered dish supper at the parlor then a business meeting for installing new officers and presenting annual reports. Miss Alice Johnson reported on Easter work. Mrs Athena Gillespie announced nominees for officers who were unanimously elected. Mrs Dorothy Shea led worship before guest speaker Mrs Rebecca Garn from New England Tel gave an illustrated talk on "Your Voice Is You."

Winter Street Beatrice Leavitt Alice Johnson Athena Gillespie Agnes Grant Dorothy Shea Elizabeth Young Martha Crocker Ruth Freeman Flower Fund Young Beatrice ‘ Leavitt

First Baptist Sewing Circle Plans Spring Sale

The Ladies Sewing Circle of the First Baptist church met with 20 members. They prepared items for a Spring sale in the vestry Friday afternoon from five to seven, followed by a vegetable meal with pies and coffee. Ora Ditt, president, and Mrs. Laura Harrington organized supervision and hosting. The next and final meeting of the season is scheduled for May 5 at 2 PM.

First Baptist Church Headona Ora di Ont Cite Eta Ve ‘Genera Laura Harrington Perio

Lowell Temple Pythian Sisters Hold Quilt Event and Birthday Dinner

The Lowell Temple Pythian Sisters met and finished a quilt after a prior week. Guests enjoyed a birthday dinner featuring potato salad relishes tossed salad hot biscuits cookies cake and coffee. A large iced birthday cake was cut by Mrs Moulton who received many gifts and thanks.

Lowell Temple Pythian Moulton

Memorial Day observance noted with meeting plans

The text recalls members and honors at a club meeting, naming Hazel Warner and Morse Hee Sc Aol, referencing the plow slip project won by Br. Lawrence R. Vail. It notes a Memorial Day program, with the next meeting set for 8 o'clock and a theme of remembrance and observance in late May.

Ieee Tris Hazel Warner Lowe Ot Pring Morse Hee Sc Aol Conely Br. Lawrence R. Vail Arrows

Central Ladies Aid Ends Season With Spring Luncheon

Central church ladies held their final meeting of the season in the partly house on Thursday. A covered dish luncheon followed a brief program. Mrs. Mary Larrapes led the meeting and nominations were discussed. Refreshments featured spring flower centerpieces and a nostalgic musical program with Mrs. Jason Merrill at the piano and narrator Mrs. Lord.

Ladies’ Aid of Central Church Partsly House Florida Carl Long Ellow Sherman Mary Larrapes Robert ‘Go Laforest Hodgkins Jason Merrill Lewis Sanborn Eugene Sprague George Wallace Dean Farnham Horace Morse Robert Gordon Eleanor Ferguson

Smith Tobey Post selects Cohen for Boys State trip

The Smith Tobey American Legion Post announced junior van Cohen of Motte gh School was chosen to attend Boys State at the University of Maine under post sponsorship. District officers were named and events planned, including a Drum and Bugle Corps parade on May 16 and an upcoming state convention in Lewiston June 2 27.

Smith“ey Post American Legion van Cohen Mottegh’Hool Uniof Maine the Post Morris Old South Place Atight Damariscottacke Wome Francis Rick Laughlin Robert E. Wagner Charles Paradis Nelon Foss Russell Cahill Gardiner’ Rogers Rank Reinoehl Edgar Eavitt

Inner Wheel Lunch Honors Club Guests and Plans Outing

The Inner Wheel met for a luncheon with 27 members and guests including Mrs. Floyd Bupeey Mrs. Frank Fortier Mrs. John Taylor and Miss Paula Addison. Hostesses hosted courses at three homes and a brief business session followed. Mrs. Addison reported on a dental aid project for needy children and Earl Farnham was named to arrange the annual outing. Dr. William Vera will speak on Asia and the West at the lead auditoriums, with the afternoon ending in a social gathering.

Onn Wheel Hursday Floyd Bupeey Frank Fortier John Taylor Paula Addison Hollis’ Garey South Portland Lynn Tussey Green Street Itd King R. Addison Catertreet William L. Skelton Magius ‘Age John Hayes Frederick D. Hill Bussey Addison Earl Farnham Noy Herbert Leront Chester A. Plant George Sargent William Vera Asia West Auditorias Ney Vening

Beacon Street Women Elect New Officers at Meeting

The Beacon Street Methodist Church Women's Society held its monthly business meeting in the vestry Monday evening. In charge was Mrs. Arlene An-. The nominating committee presented a slate of officers: Mrs. Edmund Jaudet, president. Mrs. Arlene Anderson, vice president. Mrs. Orman Mitchell, secretary. Continued on page seven.

Women's Society For Christan Service Beacon Street Methodist Church Arlene An Roger Piércé Herbert Juggard Edward St. Marin

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Dewey Piper Ttery Gor Cen Greenian Highland Pier’ ‘ Brothloore U. S. Army Melvin B. Henderson Melissa North Street Rochester, N. Y Henderson Edward P. Curtis Judith E Olsen Philip Jones Shelton Conn Ising William S. Newell Herbert Cavanagh Ofick Mr. and Fred P. Ring Goddard Mrs. Melford Per Leo F. Walton Es Bon Milton Norfolk, Va Wreltct Walton Naval Anties Rodney Rain Ross Eyaps Fort Wr Dal Siri Aod Popham Simon Peter Fouluse Daniel Hatch Robert Hatch Ne Atroncipal Eee Ng Prince Norman O. Morse Willow Street Chanute Air Force 1 Norman’q. Morse, Jr Morse Air Force Bath Societies Cosmo Drama Club First Baptist Circle Grace Church Guild Legion Auxiliary Helping Hand Club Club Forty Baptist Sewing Circle Central Ladies’ Aid Beacon Street
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