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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1945
Page
6
Irene Lamb, Bath beauty salon operator, plans marriage to Rolvin Jones from Durham. Many locals travel, entertain, and host events while service members return home, with updates on hospital patients, retirements, and community gatherings across Bath and nearby towns.
Mr and Mrs J Merton Leont of Lambert Park at ae Drive recently purchased a new residence on Ayres Avenue in Brunswick confirming a move to a newly acquired home in the Brunswick area.
Mrs. Harriet A. Layne plans a Florida winter after visiting relatives in Massachusetts and Connecticut. Dartmouth student Richard Andrews returns home from his first semester at college. Several local residents attend conventions, visits, or honor rolls, while others travel to Biddeford Winthrop and the White Mountains. A group from Bath Iron Works workers and O E S chapter members attend events with former grand matrons noted.
Mr and Mrs Clyde B Holmes of Belfast stay at the Red House on Lincoln street during the regional hospital banquet in Sedgwick last Wednesday. Mrs Clarence W Morse and Miss Claire Coombs hosted friends at their Washington street home where Miss Coombs spoke on Mexico with photos. Mrs Totten and daughter Brenda live at 1343 Washington as Leslie Totten serves in the U S A A F at Okinawa. Mrs John Bryant of Jacksonville visited Rev and Mrs Chester B Oliver and will travel to Boston for a short stay. her husband is serving with the U S Navy in the Pacific and the Bryants formerly lived in Bath where he worked as a welder at Bath Iron Works.
Mrs. Josephine Lebel entertained the Quilting club on a Beano party night with prizes for high players. Refreshments followed. Attendees included Mrs. Roland Robinson, Mrs. Josephine Bennett, Mrs. Ida Norton, Mrs. Margaret Arsenault, Mrs. Rose St Pierre and guests Mrs. James Stewart, Mrs. Margaret Holmes, and Miss Rita Lebel. The club rescheduled to meet Tuesday evening at Mrs Rose St Pierre’s Center Street residence.
Club Forty Two held a Halloween dinner at the Sedgwick with fourteen members. A playlet tied to the theme entertained, followed by games at Mrs Malcolm Lundbergs home. Attendees included Edith Small Joseph Mullaney Norman Adams Paul Hart and Jeanette Therreault. A business meeting is planned for Thursday at the club rooms with listed members attending.
What-So-Ever club met at the Community building in Hyde Park Tuesday with 12 members present. Mrs Marguerite Carlisle and Mrs Gladys Clouse were hostesses. Mrs Edward Goodey led the meeting and a Halloween party was planned for October 30 with Hattie Sutherland and Christine Eldridge as hostesses. Social hour and refreshments followed.
Iota Sigma met at Miss Eleanor Wright's Union Street home Tuesday of last week. The house was decorated for Halloween. Mrs. Raymond Flowers and Miss Ruth Watson led the entertainment. Refreshments were served by the hostess with Mrs. Edward McQuiggan assisting. The next meeting is set for November 6 at Mrs. Edward McQuiggan's home.
Mrs J Russell Grant remains president and Mrs Harold Carter vice president as Mizpah class of First Baptist meets on Oak Street. Officers voted to donate 10 to the church cleaning fund and birthdays honored for Grant Parks Carter Chamberlain. Cakes prepared by Barnes and MacKenzie.
Rev Albert Freeman spoke at the WCTU meeting held last week at Mrs Mabel Paquet's Russell Street home. Mrs Nella Lover led a devotional on Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord. Tea was served by the hostess with Miss Mary Besaw helping. Members visited a sick member Mrs Maud Russell. Next meeting planned for Nov 13.
A rummage sale is planned for Oct 31 at 2 pm with Mrs Leonice Williams as chair. Donations are requested at the hall Wednesday morning. The Temple will attend Alvah Young Temple of Brunswick as guest officers night. Sewing duties were performed by Mrs. Rideout Garcelon Stone. Christmas sale planned for Dec 12 with a committee led by Mrs Annah McCabe. Mary Curtis won the mystery prize. Next Wednesday includes sale at 2, supper at 6, degree staff rehearsal at 7:30, meeting at 8.
Dyer Flaherty Post of the Veterans of Foreign Wars held a Wednesday gathering with six World War II veterans entering membership. Elmer Moore of Brunswick Post spoke on care and recreation for returning veterans at Togus hospital. Carl Swanton discussed service men problems and how to find help. L R Nelson supervised a buffet lunch assisted by Jesse Saunders Robert M Allen and Kenneth Patterson the first Bath draft board inductee from World War I. Next meeting slated for November 14.
Sacred Heart Circle of the Daughters of Isabella held a Halloween party Tuesday of last week in K C hall. Prizes were won by Mrs. Marquis in the dart game and by Mrs. Agnes Perrault in the clothespin game, with Louise King and Beatrice Therdault also earning prizes. Refreshments were served by a committee including Ann Ghaling, Vivian Kronstrand, Eva Henderson, Nellie McDonough, Mrs. Muriel Tardif, Mrs. Muriel Robinson, Mattie Michaud, Viola Davis, Mrs. L. Stark, and Mrs. Mary McElman.
Genesta circle of Genesta chapter O E S met at Mrs Arthur Colbys on Academy street. They planned a supper for past matrons at the Masonic Temple and a rummage sale at the temple on November 8. The group exchanged sewing and knitting before refreshments as plans for upcoming events were finalized.
Myrtle lodge met Friday with a baked bean and meat loaf supper. Mrs Alice Lewis presided for the first time since installation. Christmas sale set for Nov 23 with Mrs Hunt chairing. Ten new members admitted by ballot. Committees named for fancy work, cooked food, candy and aprons. War Chest Fund and a $100 victory bond approved.
The Father Putnam Assembly in Jumbus held a Halloween party for members and friends on Friday evening. The hall featured black cats pumpkins and autumn leaves creating a festive atmosphere with many attendees in costume. Music was provided by Ken.
The Gran arch led by Edward Murphy and Mrs Arthur Bourque hosted a Halloween party with judges Mrs Lorenzo Masse of Runswick Mrs George Aan and Mrs Lucien Bisson of Bath selecting top costumes Miss Corinne Dumais as ghost costume Edward Mocklar as Highlander James Sharkey glamour girl and Mrs Bourque as country girl Prizes awarded for forfeits and spot dance Victors received thanks to Weeks orchestra and USS Shea crew guests
The Progressive Union will meet at the Freeport Women’s Club in Freeport on Wednesday November 7 at 10 30. Cosmopolitan members planning to attend should bring box lunches. Dessert and coffee will be served by the hostess club. Attendees should notify Mrs Everett Pinkham by Thursday at 1838 42.
The Beta Sigma Phi Theta chapter met Tuesday evening with Mrs. Catharine Legard presiding in the president’s absence. Miss Jean Danforth, a former WAVE aviation machinist’s mate, was welcomed back after discharge as she returned home, and the group voted to send books.
Members of the Sorority arrange a dessert bridge and sale at the Cosmopolitan club on November 15 at 7 30 with Eleanor Danforth as chair. They donate a layette to the Needlework Guild and bring items for it. A report on the U S O buffet supper for the destroyer Shea is given.
The final Navy Day program was held Tuesday evening in the hall with 350 attendees for a dance. Cliff Leeman’s orchestra provided music. Edwin Ramsay of the U S O presented Lt. S C Lawrence who spoke for the Naval Barracks in Bath and the USS Noa crew awaiting departure. Lieut. Com E F Balridge followed to address the USS Shea men.
More than 6000 people visited the Shea ship before the noon departure as Bath officials and hosts lauded the Navy Day celebration. Mayor Walter C. Rogers praised Bath’s history and the U S O and associated groups for organizing a memorable program. Dancing resumed after patriotic songs closing the event.
Five Islands residents traveled to Fairfield on Saturday to visit Mr Stevens at the hospital where he was reported much improved and gaining weight. Mr and Mrs Richard Berthel were at the Fossett cottage last weekend with Mrs Berthel being formerly Annie Fossett.
Lance Cooper, president of Bath Country Club, states in a published accomplishments list that Alphonse Turcotte of the house committee was omitted by error. He notes Turcotte and the committee cooperated in renovating the rooms and logging many evening hours.
Carl Compton president of MIT James Killion vice president and classmate of George B Connard Horace Forbes treasurer will be overnight guests of Mr and Mrs William S Newell and will leave on the destroyer Noa Thursday morning.
Mrs Paul Kind and her daughter Edith Kind of Haddonfield New Jersey have returned home after a ten days visit with Miss Priscilla Magoun of Green Street.
The query seeks the contestant's name and sponsor for entrant No. 8 in the Spot The Stars contest. Official results or entry records from the contest archive would identify the participant and sponsor.
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