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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1951

Page

2

Frances Young and Nicholas Kakos Wed in Bath

Miss Frances Young daughter of Mrs Morton Young and the late Mr Young married Nicholas Spilios Kakos son of the late Mr and Mrs Spilios Kakos in a Sunday afternoon ceremony at the bride’s sister Mrs Frank Gallagher’s home in Bath Rev Joseph O Purdue officiated The couple planned a Boston honeymoon and will reside at 3 Washburn Street in Bath.

Frances Young Morton Young Mr. Young Cobb Road Nicholas Spilios Kakos Spilios Kakos Washington Street Frank Gallagher Deering Street Joseph O. Purdue Herbert B. Wing Kakos Morse High School Bath Water District Navy Bath Washburn Street

Child Host Celebrates Fourth Birthday on St Patrick's Day

Charles Ayer son of Mr and Mrs Brenton Ayer at 1404 Wallington Street celebrated his fourth birthday at home. He hosted a small group of playmates in a simple family gathering.

Charles Ayer Brenton Ayer Wallington Street St. Patrick's Day

Scoutland Visit Buoys Troop 57 Tenderfoot and Second Class Tests

Boy Scout Troop 57 of Beacon Street church visited Scoutland with all members in attendance. Several boys passed tests qualifying for Tenderfoot or Second Class badges once registration papers are completed. An awarding ceremony will be held with parents invited. Named Second Class qualifiers include Fred Fox William Munsey Christopher Ives Robert Atwood. Other scouts have minor tests pending including Eric Schutt Lewis David Pye Advah Reynolds Gary Newman Bradley Christopher Edmund Briggs John Reynolds Eugene Suke forth Philip Hatch Clarence Munsey. Reverend Charles M. Tubbs traveled to Portland for Episcopal Diocese of Maine Board of Examining Chaplains meetings.

Beacon Street Church Scoutland Fred Fox William Munsey Christopher Ives Robert Atwood Eric Schutt Lewis David Pye Advah Reynolds Gary Newman Bradley Christopher Edmund Briggs Robert Way John Reynolds Eugene Sukeforth Philip Hatch Clarence Munsey

Nelson Brother Causes Return to Charleston From Bath

Carl E Nelson returns to Charleston South Carolina after being summoned by the death of his brother George A Nelson in Bath.

Carl E Nelson Charleston Bath George A. Nelson

Hyde Camp Auxiliary Sets Plans for April Rally Events

Hyde Camp Auxiliary of the Sons of Union Veterans met Tuesday with strong turnout. They outlined an Easter sale at 2 pm and a public baked bean supper from 4 to 6 pm, plus a program featuring Vernon W. Miller’s 50 year membership badge and the 53rd Hyde Camp anniversary. A rummage sale is planned for April 9 and officers will rehearse Tuesday night.

T. W. Hyde Sons of Union Veterans of the Corporation C. Lloyd Hooker Lucelia Blake Norman Frizzell Ila Day Gertrude Stewart Bina Staples Bertha Brown Edward Haggett Eleanor MacDonald Geraldine Brown Edith Miller Sarah Garcelon Laura Frizzell Elvira Emery Alice Rideout Mary Pratt Etta Lilley Lillian Warner Fish Pond Mary Cressey Mildred Greenleaf Jennie Miller Mildred Cressey Vernon W. Miller Hyde Camp Department Marguerite P. Merritt Portland Henry Patten Augusta P.D.P Frances L. Warner P.D.C Maurice J. Warner Harry Warner Dept Earle Legard Lillian Farrington

Bath Community Orchestra Seeks Prompt Attendance for Two Appearances

Bath Community Orchestra urges full attendance at rehearsals within two weeks to ensure readiness for a April 5 performance of The Philadelphia Story with the Thespians and a public concert on Army Day April 6. The group notes steady progress and value to the community.

Bath

Births Report at Memorial Hospital in Somerset and Woolwich

Judith Lucille a daughter born on St Patrick's Day at Memorial hospital Somerset. A baby daughter born March 20 to Mr and Mrs William Owen 831 Washington street. Mr and Mrs Nelson Norton Woolwich are the parents of a daughter born March 19 at Memorial hospital.

Judith Lucille Memorial Hospital Somerset Place William Owen Washington Street Nelson Norton Woolwich

Edward Butterfield to Present Concert at Wesley Church

Edward W. Butterfield Bath baritone will present a concert at Wesley Methodist Church on Tuesday evening March 29 to benefit the Camp and Pension Fund. He studied in Bath under Mrs Bernice McGlinchey and later with Wilson Angle Arthur Hall and Mrs Richard Donovan. He sang with Yale Williamsburg and the Yale Dramatic Singers and will be accompanied by Gordon Pinkham. Tickets are available from Mrs Merle Niles or Wesley Woman's Society members.

Edward W. Butterfield Bath Wesley Methodist Church Butterfield Bernice McGlinchey Merle Niles Woman's Society of Christian Service

Stone twins observe first birthday in Bath

DeForrest Newton and Christopher Stone celebrated their first birthday on March 15 at Bath Memorial hospital. The twins, born heaviest at the hospital, weighed eight pounds two ounces and seven pounds three and a half ounces. A Eastern decorated party featured a birthday cake by Mrs Hans Wilhel mens of Portland. Guests included Mrs Paul Mason and family, Mrs Stanley Green and children, and other relatives as the twins enjoyed gifts and games while mothers shared tea.

Stone Newton Christopher Harry C. Stone Adams Court Bath Memorial Hospital Hans Wilhelmens Portland Paul Mason Neil Nancy Stanley Green Edward Judy Harold Stanton

Hyde Home Children Delighted By West Bath Grange Program

West Bath grange members staged a musical program at Hyde Memorial Home on Wednesday evening. Performers included Barbara Parks and Mary Burgess as soloists, Donald Coombs on saxophone, Ace Burgess and Dennis Farrow with stutter songs, Peter Pinson on piano, and Wilbur Hagan on musical saw. The chorus featured Audrey Peterson, Carol Brown, Alice Jones, Marilyn Longley, Joan Longley, and John Guerette with Carllinson hosting and Esther Andrews at the piano.

West Bath Grange Hyde Memorial Home Barbara Parks Mary Burgess Donald Coombs Ace Burgess Richard Farrow Sophie Dennis Farrow Peter Pinson Richard Andrews Susie Leonard Boucher Sonny Boy Wilbur Hagan Audrey

Cosmopolitan Club Holds Annual Meeting and Banquet

The Cosmopolitan club held its annual meeting and banquet at the club house with guest speaker Crono, president of the Maine Federation of Women's Clubs. Mrs. Bert MacKenzie spoke on federation aims, as Mrs. Arthur L. Eseley presided and the business meeting followed. New officers were elected led by President Mrs Frederick P. Moffatt with vice presidents and secretaries appointed to committees including House Membership Hospitality Publicity and more.

Cosmopolitan Club Club House Bert MacKenzie. Crono Maine Federation of Women's Clubs Arthur L. Eseley South End Pta MacKenzie Frederick P. Moffatt Charles T. Small, Jr Edward Brown Harold Fish Alice Ramsay House Roscoe P. McFadden Alice Johnson Arthur Burgess Mildred G. Nichols Carl F. Pierce Gerard Billington Fred Quimby Minnie White Abbott Redlon Isadore Singer Carroll A. Deering Ivan A. Trueworthy Maurice Libby

Mrs Philip H Jones Lifelong Rural Welfare Advocate

A photograph and brief feature in the March Connecticut Circle highlights Mrs Joan Newell Jones wife of Philip H Jones and sister of William S Newell. Renowned for tireless work to improve rural living education health and home life she is longtime Northeast Regional Director of the Associated Women of the American Farm Bureau Federation. The Jones family from Broad Acres Farm Shelton Conn won the 1942 National Game award for service to freedom and defense presented by Mrs Roosevelt.

Philip H. Jones Joan Newell William S. Newell Connecticut Circle Nutmeg News Jones Bath United States Associated Women of the American Farm Bureau Federation

Mothers' Club Meeting Recaps Quilting Progress

The Day's Ferry Mothers' club gathered Thursday at Doris Carter's home to continue work on the club quilt. Members present included Gertrude Brown Grace Smith Peggy Hathorne Clarice Casey Van Munsey Lois Allen and Doris Carter. The next meeting is set for April 7 at the school house with Gertrude Brown and Peggy Hathorne as co-hostesses.

University of Texas Opens 55th Baseball Season

The University of Texas launches its 55th spring baseball season this year, marking a milestone in the Longhorns program as they compete to build on past conferences and rankings.

The University of Texas

Gladiolus Society Meeting Planned at Elmwood Hotel

The Maine Gladiolus society to meet in Waterville at the Elmwood Hotel on April 2 at 10 30. Luncheon at noon. Bulbs from growers nationwide offered in many colors and both new and old varieties. For more information contact Mrs or J Waterville.

Maine Gladiolus Society Elmwood Hotel Waterville J. Waterville

Mrs Edmund Briggs Hosts Tuesday Contract Club

Mrs. Edmund Briggs entertained the Tuesday contract club at her Center street home, hosting fellow members for a social gathering and card play.

Edmund Briggs Center Street

Mrs Edward Sewall Hosts Contract Club at High Street

Mrs Edward Sewall entertained her contract club on Wednesday at her home on High street, hosting a social cards gathering in a local neighborhood setting.

Edward Sewall High Street

Plummer Veteran Entered Togus Hospital as Surgical Patient

Leland S. Plummer a World War I veteran residing at 27 Summer Street was admitted to Togus hospital on Monday for surgery.

Leland S. Plummer Summer Street Togus Hospital

Bowdoinham Briefs Highlight Local Meetings and Traffic Bill Debate

Bowdoinham notes discuss opposition to a proposed law penalizing glancing at a stopped bus, urging designated stops for commercial buses and safer traffic flow. The issue sits among town events including Pine Tree Society drive, two plays at Town Hall, a March 24 box social, and a March 17 to April 1 community calendar of meetings and hospital visits.

Bowdoinham Bath Independent Cap Curtis

Birthday party honors Diana Berry and Prof Coffin at Merry Farm Bowdoinham

Mr and Mrs Sedley Berry hosted a Saturday afternoon joint birthday event for their daughter Diana Coe Berry and Bowdoin College professor Robert P T Coffin at Merry meeting Farm Bowdoinham. Guests included numerous Portland Bath Auburn Brunswick Harpswell and Wiscasset residents with Mrs Forest Fides serving as chairwoman.

Sedley H. Berry Diana Coe Berry Robert P. T. Coffin Bowdoin College Merry, Meeting Farm Bowdoinham Robert Alexander Lawrence Eastman John Kimball Herbert Payson, Jr Richard Payson Harry Verrill Robinson Verrill Brooks Whitehouse Portland Boyd Bailey James Gillies Eastman Guild, Jr William S. Newell John Newell Arthur Sewall Sumner Sewall Bath Elliot Bates Henry N. Dingley Henry N. Digley, Jr Chandler Robbins Auburn Sherwood Aldrich F. Webster Browne David Burnett Athern Daggett Wilfred Hawkins Gier Morton Andrew Pennell C. Warren King Harry Smart Leon Spinney N. Brooks Smith Kenneth C. M. Sills Burton Taylor Frederick Tillotson Clement Wilson Maybelle Beach Margaret Coffin Normena Mackinnon Mary C. Lee Mary Packard Richard Coffin Brunswick Stephen Etnier Harpswell David Graham Freeport Mirs Adolph Spear Georgetown Donald Rosencrantz Newcastle William Browned Rockland Joseph Mellen New York City Whiting Washington Edge

Funeral for Rev. Alice Whittier Held at Bowdeinham Church

Reverend Alice Whittier died Saturday morning at Leighton Rest Home Gardiner. Services led by Reverend Horace Moffatt Monday afternoon at Bowdeinham Baptist Church. Interment followed in the village cemetery.

Alice Whittier Bowdeinham Baptist Church Leighton Rest Home Gardiner Horace Moffatt Village

Paul Hurd Completes Syracuse University Course

Paul Hurd of Bath Lumber Co returned home from Syracuse New York Friday after a five week course at Syracuse University focused on the Northeastern Retail Lumber Association. The program toured major New York lumber yards and included architect led sessions on modern homes and recent developments.

Paul Hurd Bath Lumber Co Syracuse N. Y Syracuse University Northeastern Retail Lumbering Association New York

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