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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1947

Page

3

Bath society notes women arts clubs and local birthdays

Bath headlines report society activity including bridge players, classes started by Mrs. Brazer, and decor projects. Community news mentions illness of M Desmond, naval service updates for Leonard Ler mond and Leland Fortier, weddings planned for July, and Becker Junior College Dean's List students from Bath and nearby areas.

Becker Junior College Bath Marilyn Hart Raymond C. Hart Park Street Rita Mulcahy Aes John J. Mulcahy Charles Street Marilyn Booker George R. Booker West Bath Hart

Miss Russell Departs Newport for Vanceboro Visit

Miss Madeline I. Russell registered nurse and assistant superintendent at Carrie F. Wright hospital in Newport New Hampshire left for Vanceboro Monday evening after a short visit with her sister Mrs. Charles E. Hewitt III on Weeks Street.

Madeline I. Russell R. N Carrie F. Wright Newport N. H Vanceboro Charles E. Hewitt Weeks Street

Court Street hosts Falkners and Bowker guests

Mr and Mrs Claude Falkner entertained guests at their Court Street home. Overnight visitors included Mr and Mrs Kingek of Da and Mr and Mrs Dana Bowker of Portland.

Claude Falkner Court Street Kingek Dana Bowker Portland

Bath Societies and Clubs Hold Meetings in Town

Queen Esther lodge and Rebekah Assembly members convened in Bath with official rituals. Mrs Eva Grand was out of town. guests from nearby lodges attended. Ethel Blake offered a gift to the Warden. a “Past Grand Night” including a program and supper followed under Bernice Achaorn and Alice Johnson in charge.

Esther Specia Lodge Brewer Rebekah ‘Assembly of Maine Louise

Pythian Sisters Meet Plans for New England Veteran Firemen’s Banquet

Lowell Temple Pythian Sisters met to discuss guest officers and a bus shuttle from Bath. They schedule Odd Fellows gathering Friday at 7 30 pm to prepare banquet tables for the New England Veteran Firemen’s League event at the Odd Fellows on Saturday with dinner at 12 30 pm. A visiting committee including Mrs. Viola Melzard and Mrs. Emily Williams was named and Mrs. Emily Williams won the mystery prize.

Lowell Temple Pythian N. Lowell Temple Dorothy Stone Sarah Potter Bath Odd Fellows New England Veteran Firemen's League Viola Melzard Emily Williams

Past Matrons' Club Banquet at Hotel Eagle

The Genesta Chapter O E S Past Matrons' club enjoyed a lobster and turkey banquet at Hotel Eagle last Wednesday. Members traveled to Bath for a social, with prizes in contract and auction. Guests included Mrs. Elnora Oliver and Mrs. Elsie Hodgkins among others.

Genesta Hotel Eagle Bath David Rich Bedford Street Brunswick Charles Nelson Rosedale New Meadows Luther Thompson Elnora Oliver Elsie Hodgkins Esther Oliver Herbert Morse Albion L. Corliss Carlinson Clifford B. Smith Catharine Leonard Thomas S. Aikenhead Horace Ward Rena Roberts

Club Forty-Two Meets in Front Street Club Room

Club Forty-Two met Thursday evening with president Mrs Frances Sarkis presiding. Members discussed a public bridge party at Central Church parish house the previous evening and planned auction and contract tables with prizes. Refreshments include assorted sandwiches brownies date squares and coffee.

Club Forty-Two Front Street Frances Sarkis Central Church Parish House James Stanton Paul Hart Dorothy Olsen Augtret Club Capt. Ross Augusta Expressin Seph Mullaney

Prize Draw Recipients Named in Monthly Event

Mrs Olene Smith and Mrs George Sarkis were listed as prize recipients for the monthly drawing in a local event.

Olene Smith George Sarkis

4 H Teen Age Sewing Circle Hosts Luncheon Meeting

The 4-H Teen-Age sewing circle met at Central Grammar school Colley's room. Members present included Marilyn King Et Richardson Jean Stover and Margaret Cahill with a slide presentation titled The 4 H er Selects a Pattern. Blanks were mailed to prospective members for joining.

Central Grammar School Colley Lydia Sprague Ansar Nia Tohane Marilyn King Honora Jean Jeannette MacDonald Ann Macleod Margaret Cahill Joyce Stover Et Richardson Helen Johanson Kath Jeannette Eopeenbae Stover Skaling

Ladies' Aid Sale at Central Church Sells Aprons Quickly

The Ladies' Aid of Central church held a rainy day apron and cooked food sale in the parish house. Most aprons were sold before afternoon. organizers thank supporters for aiding the successful event.

Suburb Civic Club Formed in Winneganee Meeting

The Suburb Civic club organized in Winneganee at Mrs. Myra Pennell home. Officers elected: Thatcher Pinkham president Duncan Farrell vice president Danforth McDonald secretary Zina Eaton treasurer Donnel Pennell. A quilt donated by Mrs Pennell to support club funds. Beano social, refreshments served. Next meeting at Mrs Eaton's May 9 with assistance from Mrs Elmer and Mrs Donald B Wilson.

Winneganee Myra Pennell Thatcher Pinkham Duncan Farrell Danforth McDonald Zina Eaton Donnel Pennell William Bates Stone Frigate John A. Lord Pennell Lab Eaton Elmer Donald B. Wilson el— Morse Harold Haggett Lloyd Rogers Danbath MacDonald Walter Rogers Lawrence Bates Philip Wyman

Grace Church Auxiliary Holds Luncheon Meeting

Grace Church Auxiliary met at Mrs. Frederick E. Drake 1002 Washington Street for a one o clock luncheon. President Mrs. Arthur Sewall 2nd led the business meeting and plans were discussed for the State Auxiliary gathering in Portland May 20. The next meeting is set for May 16 with location to be announced.

Women’s Auxiliary of Grace Church Frederick E. Drake Washington Street Arthur Sewall Portland Aux of Grace Church Alden Anderson Harold De-Long Charles M. Tubbs Stella Dolloff John Lee Roger M. Luke Edward Sewall Wali Ray Ralph Stetson Stetson Minnie

Oak Leaf Club Meets at Winneganee for Dessert and Birthday

The Oak Leaf Club held a Thursday evening gathering at Mrs. Irene Totman’s Winneganee home. Members celebrated Christine Rader with a cake centerpiece made and presented by Mrs. Totman. The room featured pastel decorations and a candy May centerpiece.

Oak Leaf Club Irene Totman Winneganee Christine Rader

Local residents gather for help event at Mrs. Irene’s

Leora Dyer and Mrs Ruth Pratt lead the gathering at Mrs Irene’s home. Attendees include Mrs Rader Mrs Ellen King Mrs Oliver Nell Whitmer and Mrs Frances MacDonald. The meeting focuses on community assistance efforts.

Leora Dyer Ruth Anne. Pratt Rader Ellen King Oliver Irene Nell Whitmer Frances MacDonald

Genesta Chapter to Host May Meeting Seventieth Anniversary

Genesta Chapter of O. B. S. of Yarmouth invites members to a May 7 guest night and May 11 ceremony with dignitaries including Worthy Grand Matron Mil dred Collins and Worthy Grand Electa Hortense B. Stevens. The May 16 meeting marks the 47th anniversary since its 1900 institute. A lobster salad supper precedes the event and tickets are via associate matron Rachel Fortin.

Ter Yarmouth Arrie Paon Ee Ee Rose O Vidle Me Seubadak Genesta Mildred Collins Worothy Grand Electa United States Hortense B. Stevens Lewiston Bertha Southard Electa Rachel Fortin Tel Rose Rogers Margaret Danforth Bertha Davis

Mizpah Class Plans Fall Restart At First Baptist

Mizpah Class of First Baptist Church met with Mrs Harold Carter and voted to hold regular meetings in the fall. A social hour followed with refreshments served by Mrs Dyer Mrs Leland Green and Elton Pinkham.

Mizpah First Baptist Church Harold Carter Chi Dyer Leland Green Elton Pinkham

Pine Tree Circle Holds Summer Plans At Anniversary Meeting

Pine Tree Circle met on a windy evening to discuss summer plans. Members voted to hold a June 4 anniversary event at The Oaks with all attendees asked to contact Mrs Frank Dingley at 108-M. This marks the 41st anniversary of the Circle. The next meeting will be in June.

Pine Tree Circle Windey Frank Dingley

Handtub Group Formed in Bath

A new Handtub group formed in Bath will meet weekly on Friday nights at Engine Room Street. It aims to recruit young men aged 17 to 25, including several high school students, to train as future firefighters and support the regular department. Officers elected include Chester H. McCabe Sr president and foreman, Re Callahan Jr vice president, Ray Lutz Jr secretary, Lawrence Bergeron treasurer, and several pipemen and boseman. Life and honorary members were named among local residents and supporters.

Engine Y Ity W. 5S. Newell Association Chester H. McCabe Re Callahan, Jr Ray Lutz, Jr Lawrence Bergeron Carl O. McCabe Edward W. Manion Willard H. McCabe Charlies E. M

Smith-ToBeY Post Memorial Day Observance Discussed

The Smith-ToBeY Post debates Pears Memorial Day observance and plans for improvements at Morse House. Committee considers purchase of a new water heater and salt trays, with discussions on facing parties and future arrangements. Cumberland County invitation accepted.

Smith-Tobey Post Tnssell Es Stein

North Center PTA Plans Meetings and Banquet

North Center PTA met at the parish house. Members discussed the convention schedule and Thursday events with talks by Mrs. Odie A Dole and Dr. Frank Foster. The annual banquet will be held Friday at All-House with Alan Ladd as featured speaker.

North Center Pta Odie A. Dole Ray Pta Pat Shite Fas Oer P Ted Augusta Council John Parker George Musk Daniel Matter William Dennison Andree Cahill Eres Central Grammar North Grammar Basketball Eas Assoc Sciadlaaia

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