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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1946
Page
3
The fragment notes Phil Nickels arriving in Bath and references his subject Pour Ways of Life. The readable text hints at a discussion or lecture angle but provides limited context about the event or dates.
Mrs Berl B d an interest Lermond H. B. Oliver announces the resignation of the Bath City matron who has led the facility for seven years. She will depart once living quarters are ready and staff return from the Touraine in Boston.
Mrs Grace Morse and Miss Coombs of Washington who spent winter in Portland arrived home, passing the night in Portland before their return to their residence here.
Mrs Earl Merchant plans residence at a new home after a medical discharge from the U S Navy. Oscar Hunt works at Charlestown Navy Yard Boston and expects to return home soon after a period with his parents in Charles Street. Mrs John Rooney remains a patient at Memorial Hospital and Dr William Hill visits in Naugatuck Connecticut. Norman Howard returns from Boston and Florence Carlton resumes duties at Warren E Kershner Oculist office after vacation. Everett Lemont and family spend weekends at a Summer home in Sabine and plan fall plans.
Miss Mila Marie Orr daughter of Mr and Mrs Arthur Orr in Washington District of Columbia has been informed she will pass Friday with her parents after receiving an honorable discharge from the U S Navy telegram. Mrs Mira McKnight of returned embass has visited her mother Mrs Herbert E Groves at home during illness.
Ralph E Nowell was recently identified as housing aide in Brunswick and Eagle. The notice notes his work in the represented areas and across the state.
Newlyweds Mr and Mrs Frank Cutting visit Mrs Cutting’s uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs Rupert Cap tick. Admiral Claude S Gillette and Mrs Gillette guests of Hon and Mrs Rupert H Baxter. Gillette to retire June 5 and settle in Bath. Miss Mary F Gibbons returns from a winter in Mexico. Various townsfolk report illnesses visits and trips to Boston Quincy Somerville Chelsea and Lynn.
Mr and Mrs Herbert Haggard of Mechanic street hosted guests for a few days. Upon their return they were joined by their nephew Donald Robinson who spent a week with them and has since returned to his home on Dummer street.
Mrs. Joseph Labbe of Portland returned home Thursday evening after a short visit with her sister Mrs. Warren Lund on Central Avenue.
Mrs George Cutting of Foxboro Massachusetts returned home after a two week visit with her daughter Mrs Ray Campbell of Dromore She came to celebrate Easter with her daughter and attend the Cutting Rogers wedding.
Mrs Elizabeth Spaulding of Washington street passed away Thursday in Yarmouth while visiting her son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs George Spaulding.
Marilyn Hart, a freshman in the Medical Secretarial course at Becker Junior College Worcester, Massachusetts, is named on the Dean's list for the third quarter. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Raymond C Hart of Park Street.
Mrs. David L. Wilson of Washington Street departed Friday for Melrose Massachusetts to spend a week with her son Blair C. Wilson and family.
Herbert Felton of Camden visits Mr. and Mrs. Fred Merchant of Meadow Way. The Merchants, long residents of Camden, have returned to Bath after several years there.
Mrs. Harry T. Passmore, who made and presented the birthday cake for Mrs. Hobart Ames at a surprise party earlier in the week, attended the affair but her name was inadvertently omitted from the guest list.
Mrs Leonice Morse who spent the winter in Mexico is visiting her daughter Mrs Graham Blandy in Greenwich New York before returning home.
Mr. and Mrs. Madison Moore from Cleveland Ohio visit Bath. Mrs. Moore is the former Lucy Coombs of Bath, and Mr. Moore works in the sales office of General Motors Diesel Engine Division.
Dr and Mrs Joseph I Smith of Washington Street are in Denver Colorado for a six week vacation. It is Dr Smith's first vacation since the war began.
Herbert L Hopkins of 29 Spring Street, longtime former superintendent of Hyde Windlass Co machine shop, came home from Waterville Friday after undergoing a major eye operation at Thayer Memorial. Friends report the surgery was successful and he will be out again soon.
Mr and Mrs Stanley Hunter send guests of Mr Hunter's brother and wife Mr and Mrs Samuel Hunter. Other guests include his sister and brother in law Mr and Mrs Ryncell Rees of Bettyn and 2.5 H Charles Savage Jr of Pejep scot, a former Washington street resident, who passed Friday here.
Naveed De John of Kie ei town Brunswick and Mr and Mrs Dudley Leag itt return from Patten with Mrs 3 par ents Mr and Mrs Hall Harold L Corliss of 188 North Mr and Mrs Albert McLellan of 343 Front street plan new home near end of school year Linton Robinson 47 street returns from Boston Maurice Goulet of Lewiston becomes a Life Insurance Society of United States writer trainee in Portland Goulet previously worked 1942 44 for Hyde Windlass Co and Navy at Bates college and Brunswick Naval Air Station Arthur Wingashington and William Armstrong visit Portland Saturday.
Dr Vi ia Clay Hamilton travels with her daughter and son from Washington street to Lexington Kentucky due to her father Arch L Hamilton's illness. They are joined by Miss Luella E Boyd who has lived with her nephew Boyd Bailey family. They expect to be away about two weeks. Mr and Mrs Wilbur F Hagan of High Street who live in Gardiner recently visited Mrs Alice Galvin at Day's Ferry.
Mrs. Henry G. Shaw remains confined to her Oak Street residence due to illness and is under doctor care.
McLellan BM 3/c USN expects to arrive home May 5. Robert has been in China since December aboard a water tanker. He plans to visit his sister Mrs William Lowans and family of Mercersburg Pa en route to this city. He will receive an honorable discharge.
Mrs Lena Donnell and her sister Mrs Nellie Douglas Thompson of Dummer street have recovered from winter confinement and are now able to go outdoors again.
Mrs. Antoinette Teeling returns to her Dummer street home after spending the winter and early spring in Beety New York with sister Eva Rampe and in New York City with sister-in-law Meta Teeling a former Bath resident. She left Bath in December to spend Christmas at her girlhood home with relatives.
Ruth Bibiana is the name given to the daughter born to Mr. and Mrs. W. Emery Wil son of Bath street at the Memorial hospital on April 27.
Pvt Stanley Brimijoin of the U S Army Medical Detachment stationed at Fort Jay New York spent a home leave week with his Middle Street family. A son named Dale Clayton Brimijoin was born April 26 at Memorial Hospital. He was at home for the weekend and returned Sunday to Portland where his ship is docked.
Mr and Mrs Otis Smith and their family have moved into a newly purchased house on Valley road. Mr Smith, a former service member, is now employed at the Brunswick Naval Air Station.
Miss Marion Corliss of Bailey street has returned home after visiting relatives in Hallowell.
James M. Jackson, son of Mrs. N. Gratz Jackson of Shaw street, has accepted an insurance position in Bangor and will reside there with his Bangor-born wife. He recently left military service as a USA Air Forces captain with postings at Mitchel Field and Washington, D. C., and earned a wartime citation.
Mrs. Frank Scott formerly Annette Cutting of Cambridge arrives on the noon train Thursday to spend the weekend with her parents Mr. and Mrs Harold E Cutting of Bath Street. Miss Louise Briggs and Miss Catherine McCoy, Brimmer May school teachers in Boston, are weekend guests of Miss Briggs' mother Mrs. Edmund P Briggs of Ceiter Street.
Mr and Mrs Charles Ulmer who lived on Park Street and worked at Bath Iron Works moved their household goods to their Portsmouth home and stay with their daughter at York Beach They are joined by congratulations for the birth of a daughter to Mr and Mrs Emile Tourgney of Brunswick previously residents of Bath.
Friends in Bath greet Major John E. Madden U S A on the inactive list after four years of service. He plans to work at Columbia University in New York City before resuming teaching duties. Madden was a popular Morse High School teacher and coach before enlisting. Cards from Dover New Hampshire note his return. Bath friends recall Mullins long years as a Naval inspector at Bath Iron Works. Mrs Rexford Stover and Mrs Celia Hutchins of Bath visited Mrs Stover's mother, Nellie McClure, in South Gardiner.
Pfc. Frank A. Donnell son of Mr and Mrs Earl C Donnell of West Bath recently finished quarantine after scarlet fever and has returned to duty. Mr and Mrs Alton Higgins and daughter Anna of Portland came home after a weekend visit with Mrs Higgins sister and husband Mr and Mrs Reginald Farnham of Brunswick road.
The notices report several weddings and social updates. Barbara Ernesedie alate and Harold Rotec Brum plan a church ceremony at Sea Haven, with guests from Bath and Portland. Lt. Glenn H. Easton Jr. transfers from the naval base at Coronado to Philadelphia. A four year old, Master Billy Sutter, is noted after a broken collarbone. Local families, including the Bakers and Boudreaus, are mentioned in weekend visits and social reminders.
Weekend visitors from Maine and Lawrence R. were guests in Phippsburg, enjoying a brief summer vacation at a local seaside area.
John York U S N received an honorable discharge earlier in the month after three years service. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Frank York of Portsmouth New Hampshire. His mother was formerly Miss Evelyn Goff of Portsmouth.
James McNeil, former Bath Iron Works inspector and recent South Portland resident, has been stationed at the Navy Yard in Portsmouth New Hampshire. The move follows his wartime service and current Navy assignment.
Mr and Mrs Marvin Williams and their son James Lee travel by car toward Walker Minnesota to reside and work with Williams’s father in business. They will sightsee along the way.
Members attended a meeting at the Freeport Baptist church with Mrs J Russell Grant and others. After the session a luncheon was served at Jonial Cafe. A Tuesday follow up at the Baptist church in ve Islands was declined due to transportation. The class planned a regular gathering at North Street with Mrs It.
Genesta chapter OES observed an obligation renewal with floral ceremony led by Past Matron Catherine Leonard. Five visiting members attended. May 21 the chapter will present Bertha the Beautiful Typewriter Girl at the Temple with Earl Pride and Mrs Clifford B Smith in lead roles. May 17 anniversary night planned. Guests invited from Beulah CBS Cumberland Mt Carmel Richmond Gardiner. Tickets sale by Francis Bertrand 1009 R. Rehearsals ongoing.
An invitation extended to Mrs Reed to host the club meeting on June 6 at her home in Mornvale. Supper at 6 30 followed by a contract and social evening. Prizes awarded: Mrs Leoward Lord first, Mrs Grace Judkins second, and Mrs Eva Atwood received a prize.
The Junior Hospital club met at Mrs. i last week at the Nurses' Home. Renovation of the bathroom has begun and the group announced the new X ray machine arrival at Memorial Hospital. Other attendees included Mrs. Luke and Mrs. Johnson.
The Nightingale Club at Memorial Hospital outlines its main project of upgrading obstetric wards with rods curtains and a full renovation of the semi private Nightingale room on the second floor. Mrs Hubert Vanaugh chairs the event with Mrs Arthur W King and Mrs Emery Footer in charge of flowers and decor. A donation was sent to the Cancer Drive and the club will meet next at Mrs J Arthur Burgess home with Mrs Harold Freeman as co hostess.
The What-So-Ever club met Tuesday at the Community building Hyde Park Terrace with many bets and guest Mrs Doris Goody presiding. Plans are made for a May 24 dance and social with Kitchen Orchestra providing music. Boy Scout Troop Park to assist in check room. refreshments served by hostesses Mrs Hazel Lund and Mrs Christine Watts.
Sacred Heart Circle Daughters of Isabella will hold a Tuesday evening meeting at eight. An upcoming bazaar at Knights of Columbus Hilltop is announced with a social committee led by Mrs. Kronstrand and Mrs. Sicha.
Bath Memorial prepares for Hospital Day with nursing staff and sponsors on Monday. Morse High School assembly to hear Miss Gertrude Bates. later hours 3 and 4 p m for messages. Hospital Day honors babies born May 1944 to May 12 1945 with guests and hostesses from Bath area attending registrations and receptions.
Clarence Sheffield keeper at Perkins Island light hosted a Pop ham visitor Wednesday of last week. Mr and Mrs Llewellyn E Gayton and Mrs Alice Ross of ten spent the weekend there. Mr and Mrs Fred Waterhouse of Lewiston were at their cottage last week returning Monday. Mr and Mrs Bradley of Boothbay were here one day last week. Mr Bradley’s fishing boat has been up to Atkins Eye or Mont awaiting report.
Parker Head column mentions Mrs. Laurence Carlisle of Hyde Park Terrace Bath and visitors from Popham. Frank Wyman and John Young plowed gardens in Popham Thursday. Ernest Oliver family hosted by Edere Lesterer. Conneyance spent Saturday at Eric Carlson's as Harry Williams of Winneganse completes a new fireplace at a summer home. Mrs. Richard MacLana of Boston attends.
About 65 members of West Bath grange and friends attended an old fashioned baked bean supper at the grange hall Saturday night sponsored by the Home Community Welfare Committee led by Mrs Reginald Farnham. The event raised funds for the treasury and featured committee assistance and a social program.
Mrs Edward F Miller of Middle ree is confined to her bed by illness or ailment as reported in local notices.
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