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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1951
Page
3
R Clinton McFadden visits Augusta as Miss Denham, daughter of Alden Denham Jr., is mentioned. Several Bath residents are listed with summer plans, weddings, and family events including the Murphys, Haywards, Fosters, and Pomeroys, highlighting postwar movements and local social ties.
Mrs. Raymond Trott of Providence opened the Trott cottage at Small Point for the season. Jackie Keith McCall Jr celebrated his third birthday with a small party at home. Attendants included his grandfather and grandmother and his parents.
Miss Louise Searle of Haverlee is mentioned alongside Mr and Mrs John K Lee in a brief society notice noting small changes in plans and social duties.
Miss Georgiana McFadden daughter of Mr and Mrs R Clinton McFadden of 21 North Street has been accepted as a freshman at Trinity College Washington DC. Miss Virginia Parker of Morse High 학 has admission offers from Hood College Baltimore and Smith College Northampton with a choice pending. Mr and Mrs Arthur Stewart of Somerville Mass return home after visiting relatives in Winnegance and Green Street.
Mr and Mrs Pascal B Flint of Gorham visited the city Thursday calling on relatives and friends. Mr Flint a railroad mail clerk is aboard the train between Boston and Rockland.
Frank Torrey son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Torrey of Middle street has returned to the battleship Wisconsin after a brief home furlough. A former YMCA worker he was a popular figure among friends who welcomed him back aboard.
Mrs. Frank A. Galla entertained Theta er and Beta Sigma Phi at her Washburn street home with Mrs. Robert McKenna as co host. Standing committees for next year were named and a June 5 picnic at Brigham's Cove was announced as the final session.
The Hockomock Council D of P met in Red Men hall on Thursday with Mrs. Marguerite Gallant the Pocahontas presiding. A surprise stork shower followed in the banquet hall with pink blue and white streamers and gifts presented in a decorated basket. Refreshments were provided by chairwoman Mrs. Burnell Anderson and aides Mrs. Lorraine Cromwell Mrs. Mary Anderson and Mrs. Ruth Trask. The same committee planned the party and earned praise for their work. Next week’s meeting will feature a swap party to benefit the Great Pocahontas project.
Pythians meet at Acad ie Lodge where Chan cellor Commander Ivanenn presided. Next meeting on May 34 will feature refreshments prepared by Joseph Wilson A K Rogers Charles Sweet and Earl Freeman. Members enjoyed a social hour with cards and pool.
The Lionesses met Thursday at Hotel Eagle with 23 members. A retiring president Mrs. Lawrence McCurdy presided over the annual meeting, reports were approved, and officers were elected for the coming year led by president Mrs. Miles Hagan. Directors for one and two years were named, and McCurdy received a gift of appreciation. An area meeting is set for October.
The Central Ladies Aid met at the parish house Thursday at 2 30 pm for the final meeting of the season. Good attendance despite rain. Reports showed a successful year. Projects and current events were discussed, and refreshments were served.
Lakewood Theatre begins its 51st year with The Second Man starring four Broadway veterans James Daly Hope Newell Skedge Miller and Mary McNamée under director Henry Richards. Guest stars Lillian Gish Zasu Pitts Kay Francis eyed. Tobacco Road set for July. other company members listed.
Mrs. Robert Gordon and Mrs. Luther Thompson have been named as hostesses for the upcoming event. They will oversee arrangements, guest seating, and reception details, ensuring a smooth gathering at the venue.
The Helping Hand club met at 33 Shepard Street with president Mrs. Emile Cyr presiding. They voted to donate to the Salvation Army drive and plan summer meetings to prepare articles for a fall sale. The next gathering will be at Mrs. Cyr’s summer home with Mrs. Eugene Sirois assisting. refreshments were served. Members present included Mrs. Sirois, Mrs. Franc es Vaillant Lancourt, Mrs. Clifford White, Mrs. Leo Rossingal, Mrs. Leland Green, Mrs. Harvey Bergeron and Mrs. Emile Cyr.
Ramona Council holds regular meeting Thursday evening in G A R hall led by Pocahontas Mildred Cressey. Bristol’s Mrs. Jennie Gamage visits and is given a gift from the council. Past Great Pocahontas Mrs. Lucelia Blake and Mrs. Flora Glidden assist. A lobster salad supper follows at 6 30 served by several members.
Club Forty-Two members enjoyed a progressive dinner week beginning with appetizers at Mrs. Leon White’s home on Middle Street and moving to Mrs. James Daly’s Bath Street residence for the main course of cream chicken in pastry shells with tossed salad hot rolls and coffee. The weekly prize was brought forward.
Mrs J and Mrs Leonard Smith led a humorous performance featuring songs dances and jokes. The act won top honors with Mrs Leonard Smith securing the funniest Mack. a disguise as a comedy team delighted the audience and the troupe included many listed participants.
Lowell Temple Pythian Sisters met with Susie Darrah presiding. A baked bean and salad supper preceded the meeting. Degrees were conferred on a class. Invitations from Mistletoe Temple and Alvah Young Temple were accepted for June events. Next meeting June 6 at eight. suppers to be omitted for remainder of the season.
The Friendship Club raises funds with nickel and dime dues aiming to buy land for a future community recreation center. Local families, including Isabel Seavey and Helen Wallace, contribute about 30 dollars over six weeks. Various residents prepare for fishing season and summer activities around Wallace's Head and Point.
A heavy saucepan cooks a ten portion pea package in a quarter cup water with half teaspoon salt and two tablespoons butter. Bring water to steam then reduce heat and steam five to seven minutes.
A simple recipe suggests spreading bread with canned baked beans, topping with grated yellow cheese and bacon, then broiling until cheese melts and bacon crisps. Served with candied dill pickle sticks.
The Bath PTA Council held its final meeting of the season at City Hall auditorium with Mrs. Charles T. Small Jr. presiding. Reports covered Summer Roundup, Health Council meetings, and highlights from the State Convention. A nominating committee was named and discussions addressed teacher hours and extracurricular activity emphasis.
Overnight hike from Central Church to Whiskeay with supper, campfire songs, and skits. Morning breakfast, tracking practice, and trail making before breaking camp Sunday. Troop 99 invites boys 11 and older to join meetings to learn about Scouting.
Day's Ferry Canasta club will not meet next week. the meeting postponed to June 14 at Mrs. Wallace Ham's home. Mrs. Frank Ledaman of Greenwich, Conn., staying with her daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and W. Stanley Hutchins of 23 Dummer Street, while Mrs. Hutchins is under observation at Memorial Hospital. Thomas Smith left Monday for Webb Academy Long Island N Y where he is a junior after visiting his mother Mrs. Claude S. Gillette and Rear Adm. Gillette of 1111 Washington Street. He will be home on his regular vacation in July.
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