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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1946
Page
4
A long string of society notices lists visits, travels, and family events. Middlesex and Bath residents, including Mrs. Kans and Mrs. Elford A. Stover, plus many others, are noted on summer trips to Long Island, Rangeley, Southwest Harbor, and Small Point.
Gihaniietnis Bickford is named second lieutenant at the Signal Corps, stationed at Fort Monmouth, N J. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Maynard Bickford of Bath and lives with his wife Kate and daughter J Lee on Highland Street. Bertha Dunbar of Edna Shoppe takes a week’s vacation. Ada Sweetser returns to her Park Street home after visiting Windham with sister Mrs. Parker Morse. E Nowell, Bath Housing Authority chief, attends a National Housing Officials meeting at the Cambridge lore hotel. Dr. Francis A Winchenbach returns to Washington Street after a brief vacation.
Invitations have been sent for the marriage of Martha Page of Academy Street to Earl Lykins of Harbor. The ceremony will be at Central Church on June 9 at 3 PM with a reception to follow in the parish house. Other local guests include Hermon Cole and son Jimmy of Bath and Mr. and Mrs. Albert Le of Mt. Vernon.
Evelyn Wright of Milton is identified in a brief local notice as the daughter of Mrs. Pierce G. Clinger, neeae. The fragment references a social or family event but lacks full context or date.
Mr and Mrs Hillman Willette and Mrs Clare Willette of Central avenue visited in Portland Saturday as the family spends a brief visit in the city while traveling residents.
Miss Erma C. Farrar of Brunswick, a former Bath resident, was among delegates to the D. A. R. National Convention in Atlantic City New Jersey this week. Mrs. Edward Gaudreau Sr. of Upper Washington Street returned from a visit in South Portland with her son and his wife and children. She was accompanied home by her son who stayed with family for the day.
Frederick Hart visited Waterville on Friday. Mrs. Edward V. Reed of Bath National Bank stayed home recovering from ivy poisoning after a family outing. A wedding is planned for Shirley Mae Mank and James Tammery Cav erly at Central church on June 8 at four. The Nashs opened their Bay Point summer home. Ex Governor Sumner Sewall and Stephen Lee report arrival in Germany with Berlin stop, then Bavaria for new duties. Mrs. Benjamin Welch of Cape Elizabeth was a Saturday guest of Mrs. Harold Walker.
Gov and Mrs Walter E Edge of New Jersey travel with daughter and son in law to Oklahoma City for the Governors Convention opening Monday. The party includes Mr and Mrs Brooke Lee.
Joseph Doyle traveled on the train this morning as a passenger on the Stow line and expects to return for Memorial Day.
Mr and Mrs Douglas Dear born and David Dearborn of Washington street are at their camp at Small Pucit with Mr and Mrs Julian Mason of New York joining for the summer. The Dearborns and David will occupy the camp.
Mrs Elbridge R Wright of Marshall Avenue returns from a brief stay in Exeter New Hampshire where she was hosted by cousins Royall O Clapp and his wife Mrs Clapp The narrative ends with mention of Miss Margaret Bruce of the area.
Miss Constante Hitchcock of the House In The Pings Norton Massachusetts was a weekend guest of her parents Captain and Mrs Russell S Hitchcock in Washington.
Miss Doris Bilthier daughter of Mr and Mrs C man of 726 High Street married Eugene Watson son of Millard E Watson in Bath. The ceremony featured a fingertip veil and carnations with baby’s breath. Maid of honor Miss Lorna Joy wore hyacinth blue. Best man Robert Moore and a Colonial bouquet of greens and violets are noted. A reception followed and the couple left for New York. Watson served in the U S Navy and was discharged as a chief petty officer after two years and eight months.
In a Bath Maine letter Senator Owen Brewster says the Brick Naval Air Station could be continued. He replies to Bath Chamber of Commerce protest over downgrading the Brunswick station. The Maine delegation seeks to restore the original naval appropriation so the Brunswick facility remains a permanent Naval institution.
The State Guard hosts the Fifth Annual Military Ball Friday from eight to twelve with Avery's orchestra. Proceeds benefit the State armory. tickets at Hallets and Carl's drug stores. Company B and Company E join in the hall. repairs and parking lot work by William Wakefield and son. The event aims to prepare the armory for the National Guard relief after four years of service. The guard invites recruits for pre joining training.
The Council of Community Agencies lineup includes James W. Temple as chairman Mrs Louis A Dole as first vice chair Rev Joseph O Purdue as second vice chairman Miss Madge Stacey as correspond secretary Mrs Clinton D Wilson as recording secretary John Shepard as treasurer and members including Mrs Alfred Mrs John Parker Everett Johnson and Charles B Doyle on the executive committee Temple and Wilson will serve temporarily until others are chosen.
Ancient Greek liturgy shapes Bible readings in Greek churches. Clergy prioritize scriptural texts in their original language during services.
Mr. and Mrs. Ed Burns of 26 Pratt Street Auburn welcomed a son, Graydon Owen, born May 27, 1921. The couple, married since 1923 in Auburn, have lived here since. Mr. Burns, an instructor, is active in American Legion and Pine Cone O.E.S. Mrs. Burns, former El Jane Owen, belongs to the auxiliary and parish guild at High Street Congregational Church.
Ninety scouts and leaders attended a daylong Play Day at the State Armory with games, songs, a relay, and a lunch break. Troops Pine Cane, Clinton, and White Violet earned top prizes while Oak, Shee nables, and Bazt troops also competed under the direction of Mrs Linwood Car Miss Eleanor Danforth and Mrs Louis Dale.
Ra nd Smith Post of the American Legion presided by Commander Howard Pratt discussed Memorial Day exercises inviting all veterans to parade the Legion tomorrow. A Rich mond Post dinner in Bath is scheduled for Tuesday June 4 with 100 members expected, followed by a business meeting. A World of Mirth Shows tour stop in Bath in July was noted for further action.
Mr and Mrs John K Jayne of the area weekend at their cottage at Small Point. They traveled by motor to reach the seaside retreat on Sunday.
A fragmentary report notes Mrs Helen Pye and Mrs Beulah attended a dining room event with Mrs Williams at Hotel Eagle on June 13. Mrs Annie Williams received a birthday gift, and a mystery prize was won by Williams, during a Grand Sema week event.
Members gathered at Mrs. Fred D Hill’s High Street home for a business session and social afternoon. Mrs Dominique Tardif and Mrs Charles Shepard reported on a district meeting at Poland Spring. A fine lunch was served and Bath groups showed interest in joining the Bath Wheel. Sewing for Bath Hospital occurred during the gathering. An engagement was announced by Mrs G Thomas Murphy for Miss Marion Zeller and Waldron.
Members from the Bath Adventist church contributed items for the Federation program including "The Boat on the Blue Galilee" performed by Jeanne and Janice Pecci, "The Lord's Prayer" sung by Meretta Watson Marilyn Chase and Doris Thistle, and "A Lullaby" by Mrs Raymond Farley Mrs Cora Chase Marilyn Chase and Doris Thistle with Mrs Edna Gould at the piano.
Genesta sewing circle met Thursday evening at Mrs Clifford B Retters street for the final mince before the Summer Hostesses were Mrs Earl Pride and Miss Jean Danforth. Home decorated with spring flowers and candles formed a centerpiece. A covered dish supper and a jolly mingling were enjoyed. Prizes were awarded to numerous members including Mrs fond Bane and Mrs Edward Le Vine among others.
Dyer Figherty Pog Post at Bangor in June 2023 announced Earl B Swanton of Dyer Flaher dy Post as a candidate for office planning a transit planning campaign urging letters to the editor and community engagement about the effort.
A partial notice mentions savings accounts and a closing event. The next meeting is scheduled for June 8. No further organizational details are readable.
The Girl Scout Leaders Association met at Mrs. John Parker's Summer Street home for its annual meeting and officer elections. Special guests included Commissioner L Étis A. Dole and past president Wilmer I. Voorhees. A bean and salad supper followed as 14 members were seated.
Ladies hosted a covered dish and salad supper on Friday evening in the ladies room. Potted plants and flowers adorned the space. May baskets served as favors. A broad list of ladies and gentlemen managed the dining room and supper details.
The Hyde Park Scout Troop hosted a community benefit featuring a dance with music by a kitchen orchestra of local members in homemade costumes. Intermission refreshments were served under supervising volunteers and the event showcased cooperative spirit and student participation.
Iota Sigma Chapter met Tuesday evening at Miss Gleen Mulley’s home Russell Street. Members voted to donate to the Stevens Fund and Frances Willard Fund and to bring flowers for the sick and shut ins at the next meeting. May baskets were exchanged and refreshments served.
A Cosmo Club talk in Bath drew local interest as organizers announced a speaker lineup and topics. Residents from Bath and nearby areas attended sessions varying from science to community issues, with attendees noting engaging questions and discussions.
Women led by Mrs. William Shea and Mrs. Beatrice Stevens hosted a sale with proceeds totaling $53 for the treasury. Attendees included Mrs. Fred Pinkham and several local organizers. The event supported the Hes Steent Pachueh committee’s efforts.
The Junior Hospital League met at a North Bn home with Mrs. Carl Dearborn hosting dessert. President Mrs. Howard Bates led as a nominating committee formed by Mrs. Frank Givin Mrs. Harry L. Day and Mrs. Theodore Bertocci prepared a slate for Fall and Winter duties. The season ends June 11 at Mrs. Chester A Plant home with her daughter Mrs. J Edward Drake Jr hosting a League gathering. Sewing for the hospital preceded a social hour. attendees included Mrs. Alden Anderson Mrs. G Baer Connard Mrs. Day Mrs. Edward Drake Jr Mrs. Royal Johnson Mrs. Horace Herrick Mrs. Duncan McInnes Mrs. Stephen Woodbury Mrs. Roger Luke and Mrs. Bertocci.
The Elks' State Convention will meet at Old Orchard Beach June 1 and 2 with a golf tournament on Saturday and a cabaret dance to follow. The business session is scheduled for June 2 at 10 and the banquet will be Sunday afternoon with full entertainment and refreshments.
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