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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1947
Page
2
Bath area social column lists residents visiting relatives, military families, and local performances. Notes include Memorial Hospital patients, neighbors visiting from Portsmouth, New York, and Ohio trips, plus local engagements of Mrs. Minnie McPherson, Dr. Donald F. Preble, and others with addresses on High Street and Washington Street.
Virginia Marie Parent arrived Saturday at Memorial Hospital weighing eight pounds. Alden Anderson and his son Alden Jr. returned home on South Street Thursday from Maine General Hospital in Portland.
Mrs. Blaisdell of God dard street enjoys warm weather in Bostonia California with sister-in-law Mrs. Augustus Blaisdell and plans to return home late March. Cmdr. James E. Little USMS returns to New York to rejoin his ship after family visit. Mrs. Sarah A. Shaw of Maine installs Granite chapter officers in South Paris with many assistants. Members from Lewiston and Bath attend ceremonies and a guest, Jeanette Stinson, visits for a school break. Mr. and Mrs. Eaton of Oak street spend Saturday in Biddeford with daughter and son-in-law and are joined by granddaughter Jeanette Stinson. The group returns home with Jeanette for a week. Nearby visits include Mr. and Mrs. Haggett hosting a dinner for Lawrence MacDonald of Upper Darby, Pa., with Bath guests. Mr. MacDonald leaves for home Monday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Allard and Mrs. Allard's mother visit Mechanic Falls.
Mrs Julia Field of School Street travels Saturday to Friendship to spend the weekend with Mr and Mrs Ernest J Beckett.
Blair C. Wilson of Melrose High School faculty arrived Saturday afternoon to spend the weekend with his parents Reverend and Mrs. David L. Wilson of Washington Street.
Mrs. Nathan W. Watson of Center Street is appointed secretary and receptionist in the office of Dr. Donald F. Preble, optometrist, Center Street.
Mrs James A Vroom of 817 Middle Street is hospitalized at Maine General Hospital Portland after weeks of illness. She is in the private pavilion Room 309 under diabetic specialist Dr Elton R Blais dell. Mr Vroom accompanied her to Portland after being called home by illness.
A collage of short notices from Bath area residents includes family visits, a Mercy Hospital operation update for 13 year old Donald Coombs, and multiple weekend trips. Mentions include Mrs. Lloyd of Washington Street hosting Sunday guests, family visits from Newton and Wakefield, and service members on leave from U S Navy Bainbridge Maryland and U S A overseas.
At Mrs William Newell's Washington Street home on Monday afternoon the contract club enjoyed a luncheon. At South Portland High School's Junior Assembly last week Miss Nancy Gregware played the piano Warsaw Concerto and accompanied three singing girls. Allan Gregware, Bridgton Academy student, joins the Senior Class play cast set for next month.
Mrs Frederick Griffin daughter of Mr and Mrs David Dickson of 1033 Washington street is a patient at Memorial Hospital.
Miss Ma Perrys N of Wellesley nurse visits at home with parents on Center street extension. Mrs Jessie B Spaulding Woolwich teacher spends vacation with sister Miss Grace Baker on Washington street. Mr and Mrs Albert Koeber Brunswick guests of Mr and Mrs Arthur Wing on Washington street. Mr and Mrs I J OConnor Brookline Mass weekend guests of cousin Mrs Elizabeth D Fournier on Richardson Street. Miss Hilda Scott South Portland teacher spends vacation with mother on Garden street.
Memorial eve event organized by the Junior Ital League and Hospital Auxiliary features Lennie Lizotte and his 12 band performing at the Community Center. Tickets are available from members, with proceeds benefiting the committee and dress optional. Friday March 1 is canceled regular activity to avoid conflict.
A wedding conducted at St Marys Church with Rev Father officiating. The bride carried a bouquet of white roses and sweet peas, wore white faille and net with a fingertip veil. The groom's brother Arthur Gagne served as an altar boy and other relatives attended. The ceremony and reception were held at a local hall with many Brunswick and Bath residents among the guests.
Mrs. Walter Anliker of Western Avenue returns from a week spent with Mr. and Mrs. William P. Adams of South Portland and Mrs. West Dole of Baxter Boulevard, Portland.
Arch ie Mic brother in law of the groom served as only attendant. The wedding events included parties at the bride’s parents’ home in Sam Park, a Sunday dinner at the groom’s mother Mrs Julia Field, and a trip after the ceremony. Guests named include Mrs Ernest Field and many local families, with gifts of silver and checks announced.
The Navy proposes housing support at Brunswick Naval Air Station to house air station personnel and their families. Ralph E. Peyres, Beth Housing President, and Lieut Bennett discuss with Bath Housing Authority officials in Boston. Officials expect Brunswick and Bath units fully occupied within two weeks as local projects reach 100 percent space.
Knights of Columbus held a meeting to organize a welcome home party for veteran members. The event is set for February 28 with a three member committee led by Alphonse Turcot to arrange entertainment and civic activities. Veterans and their ladies will be guests. John Shih will speak on China shipbuilding and life, followed by a Q and A session.
Farmers plan dehorning cattle in late fall or early winter to reduce cold stress during the coming season. The practice aims to improve animal welfare and ease handling in cold weather.
Fragmentary notes from Bath area describe the shipyard building yachts and a nearby hotel event. A recent visitor mentions Mercury at 165 on mailing day and Mayor Drake's Web note amid discussions of accommodations and Southern resort changes.
Richard D Cushman and family recently left for nr Bibe eons four or five pays ago and have sent plans for the coming season. The cement swimming pool described as one of the largest in New England will be completed and ready for use in the near season. War conditions delayed South ie Perel Winters travel. Spring is near with robins spotted at Bay Point signaling arrival and possible housing for summer. no robins reported yet by both piles.
The Kennebec river mouth and nearby coast yield a winter clam harvest as former defense workers now dig clams for about 12 dollars per barrel. A sturgeon sighting in the Eastern river hints at lingering large fish in area waters. A Boston paper reports a misnamed yacht explosion tied to Horatio L. Baker of Arrowsic, owner of Bath Iron Works.
A man recalls his grandfather’s house built nearly a century ago with hard pine stringers and planking. He notes the piazza and materials remain sound and well painted, proving enduring craft and care through the years.
The Marine Growths Inc plans a larger summer buy from Sebasco, Small Point, and Bailey Island fishermen, aiming to clean, dry, bleach, and bale sea moss for its factory. Officials expect Small Point plants to operate fully this season, with final drying producing 20 to 40 foot high grade moss and this week receiving 40 pieces valued around $3,000.
Bath Iron Works common shares rose on the New York Stock Exchange amid Wall Street optimism after the steel strike ended. Officials denied merger or sale rumors, while investors cited a strong price gain and solid asset backing.
Woolwich grange met with 36 members and guests from nearby granges. The first and second degrees were conferred on six candidates by a degree team led by Fernald Bailey. Deputy Marriner will run a school of instruction on Feb. 27 at the grange hall. Ruth Hurlbert and Velma Grover were reinstated. Saturday dances draw good attendance.
Tahiti, famed as a peaceful paradise, faces a severe housing shortage with rents rising past prior highs. Tourists and settlers seeking escape are crowded for steamer space, rationing has eased yet prices remain high, and a dry season worsens conditions as lagoons stay full of octopi and water supplies strain.
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