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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Nov 06, 1952

Page

3

PIMPSBURG Community notices and school program updates

In Phippsburg this week Rev. H Macy Whitehead opened a tractor education program in town schools with sessions at Center Parker Head Small Point Sebasco Winnegance West Point and more. The Small Point church painting bee finished the exterior first coat as cold weather looms. Bodwell Grange hosted Sagadahoc Pomona with fifth degree conferred and a lobster stew lunch. Nellie Hascall Auburn spoke at the State Grange meeting, while Macy Whitehead played piano solos. Phippsburg PTA plans a Riverside Hall meeting and Winnegance PTA hosted a Halloween party with prizes. A Visual Education series from Yale will show historical films such as Alexander Hamilton to benefit 7th and 8th graders, with teacher guides. Winnegance PTA met with England pictures. Bodwell Grange set an Autumn program. Dental hygienist Dority began fluoride treatments at Riverside Hall for preschoolers and lower grades with volunteers coordinating transport. Deer tagging continues at Snipe's store. several hunters reported catches. Personal items note visits and travels among local residents including John Rainey Belfast and Brunswick Navy station staff.

H. Macy Whitehead Hise Parker Head Small Point Sebasco Winnegance West Point Bodwell Grange Sagadahoe Pomona Grange Esther Alexander Wilma Roberts Gail Roberts Anita Totman Alice Lowell Annie Harrington Myrtle Pye Edith ‘Whitehead Macy Whitehead State Grange Nellie Hascall Auburn H. Macy ‘Whitehead Peggy Gilman Phippsburg P. T. A Riverside Hall Winnegante P. T. A Judy Morse Margo Snipe Gilman Mark Harrington Yale University Press Alexander Hamilton Dixie Columbus Jamestown Pilgrims Peter Styvesant Wolf and Montcal Dromore Grange Grange Hall Dority Philip Jacob Eleanor Blaisdell Snipe Arthur Murphy Alice Murphy Raymond Pye Alice Pye Willo Lowell Ernest Rogers

Parker Head School News Highlights And Prizes

Park er Head school reports prize winners in Good Grooming and arithmetic and spelling. Fifth and sixth graders view Alexander Hamilton at Riverside hall. November events include American Education Week and a cereal eating contest. Numerous community visits, voting plans, and local notices follow with residents and families mentioned.

Spinneys Honored At Popham Beach Reception

Popham Beach residents and Popham Circle hosted a reception for newlyweds Mr and Mrs Fred H Spinney at the schoolhouse. Gifts included a Seth Thomas clock and dishes, with a wedding cake by Mrs Roberts. The gathering featured soloist Mrs H Macy Whitehead and guests from Bath Phippsburg Small Point and Woolwich.

Popham Circle Fred H. Spinney Buffalo N.Y Spinney Seth Thomas Roberts H. Macy Whitehead Clifford Pye J. W. Gilman Phippsburg Center George Mains Wiscasset Harvey Chubbuck Woolwich Sherman Mitchell Bath Horace Morse Dunlop Hatch Allan Spear Harry Butler Mark Harrington Small Point Maurice Pye Russell Sprague Topsham

Coxs Head Dromore Meeting Plans Thanksgiving Candies

Coxs Head Dromore Extension met on Wednesday for an early Thankgiving program on Making Candies. Attendees at the annual meeting, dinner, and program at Topsham Grange Hall included Mrs. Stanton C. Dozois Mr and Mrs P Edward Deber y and Mrs Julia B Dozois.

Dromore Topsham Grange Hall Stanton C. Dozois P. Edward DeBery Julia B. Dozois Martin F. Goodwin Shirley Philbrick Rye Beach N. H Wellesley College Mary Jenkins Natchez

Bath Societies Plan Christmas Sale and Meetings

The Woman's Society for Christian Service at Beacon Street church held a vestry meeting to form a study group led by Mrs. Luther Taylor. A Bath Council of Churches gathering is set for Nov 7 with devotionals led by Mrs. How ard F Cramer. Plans for a Dec 5 Christmas sale and supper were formed with committees for fancy work, aprons, candies, fish pond, jams, greens, and children's table. Jane Shea to represent the church at the Maine society in Oakland. Hostesses for Dec 1 are Elsie Dunton and Hobart Ames. Members shared money-earning efforts during the November project night and a social hour followed.

Luther Taylor Bath Council of Churches Beacon Street Church Howard F. Cramer Charles I. Madden Wilbur Crocker Jane Shea Maine Woman's Society For Christian Service Oakland Elsie Dunton Hobart Ames Money Project Orange Fred Pinkham

Local club members sew aprons during cordial period

Mrs Alfred Carpenter and Mrs Edward A Cummings led a gathering where members sewed aprons in a cheerful social period. Participants included Mrs Clifton Babbige, sharing chat and teamwork in a small community gathering.

Alfred Carpenter Edward A. Cummings Clifton Babbige

South End P T A Holds Meeting and Plans Candy Bags

Trustees and association members met Monday evening with 35 attending. Mrs. Orris Ames presided as reports covered council, Christmas sale, and supper plans. About 600 candy bags will be filled for local schools this Christmas, plus a cooked foods sale at Rogers Hardware on Nov 8.

South End P.T.A Association Orris Ames Eleanor Ferguson P.T.A. Council Carroll Deering Gaprons Arthur Berry Bert Lonn Joseph C. Footer, Jr Alvah Morse Frederick Moffatt Rogers Hardware Store

Sterling Bible Class Meeting Devotions Led by Mrs Chaney

Sterling Bible class of Corliss Street church met Monday evening with Mrs Wilfred Chaney in charge of devotions opening the session and singing What a Friend We Have in Jesus. The 24th Psalm was read or discussed.

Sterling Bible Class Corliss Street Church Wilfred Chaney Jesus

Bible quiz and meeting notes from December session

Unison reading and Bible verses opened the gathering. Miss Sarah Coombs distributed December questions. Mrs Wallace Plant will bring new ones. Mrs Hill led a Bible quiz. Gifts were given to a hospitalized member via sunshine bag. Contributions to the birthday bank came from Mrs James Gillespie and Mrs Fred May. Afternoon winter meetings were approved. light refreshments were served. Next meeting set for December 1 in the small vestry.

Sarah Coombs Wallace Plant Hill Birthday Bank James Gillespie Fred May Chaney

Maine Federation District 11 to Meet at Cosmo Club

The Fall meeting of District 11 of the Maine Federation of Women's Clubs will gather November 12 at the Cosmopolitan Club for an all day session led by district leader Mrs Aubrey Snowe of Lewiston. About 100 out of town members will attend with Bath members hosting a luncheon at the Winter Street vestry. The program features a Herald Tribune Forum on "Americanism" and Mrs Linwood Boardman heads the day's activities for the Cosmopolitan Club.

Maine Federation of Women’s Clubs Cosmopolitan Club Aubrey Snowe Lewiston Auburn Mechanic Falls Lisbon Falls Bath Winter Street Herald Tribune Forum Linwood Boardman

Junior Hospital League plans church sale and events

The Junior Hospital League met at Mrs. William Mussenden's home to finalize a rummage sale at Central church parish house on November 19 at 1 30 PM. Mrs. Leonard Litchfield chairs the sale and members will sort donated articles. Plans for a New Year’s Eve dance were discussed. Mrs. William Kelley distributed tickets for the Lamp Lighters concert November 21 at the B I W recreation hall. Mrs. Carl Dearborn Jr reported the league’s white elephant booth at the hospital fair was very successful and will fundraisers. The meeting closed with sewing for the hospital. The next gathering will be at Mrs. Dean Shaw’s home on Dunker Street November 18.

Junior Hospital League William Mussenden Garden Street Central Church Parish House Leonard Litchfield William Kelley Lamplighters B. I. W. Recreation Hall Hospital League Hospital Fair Carl Dearborn, Jr Dean Shaw iDummer Street

Women members listed at local club meeting

A meeting recorded attendees include Mrs Carl Dearborn Jr Mrs Donald Small Mrs Frederick Robie Mrs Leonard Litchfield Mrs Frederick Haggett Mrs George Barker Mrs Roger Luke Mrs Theodore Bertocci Mrs Dean Shaw Mrs Edward Kinder Mrs William Kelley Mrs Lynn Bussey Mrs William Niss Miss Eleanor Wilson Mrs Harold Mc Elman and Mrs Omar King.

Carl Dearborn, Jr Donald Small Frederick Robie Leonard Litchfield Frederick Haggett George Barker Roger Luke Theodore Bertocci Dean Shaw Edward Kinder William Kelley Lynn Bussey William Niss Eleanor Wilson Harold McElman Omar King

XI BETA Sorority Meeting At Mrs Harmon Eliason Home

XI Beta chapter Beta Sigma Phi met Tuesday evening at 83 South Street hosted by Mrs. Harmon Eliason. Mrs. Nathan Watson led the program with La Traviata records, a business session noted Needlework Guild donations, and Helen Hayes displayed children's clothing for donation. The next meeting is Nov 18 at Miss Amerise Bourque’s Fer al street.

Harmon Eliason Beta Sigma Phi South Street Nathan Watson Helen Hayes Amerise Bourque Feral Street Leonard Wetherbee Catherine Legard William Turpie Linwood Haynes Paul Akeley John Conley, Jr

Carriers' Auxiliary Meeting Hosted by Mrs Varney

Mrs Louise Varney of Getchell Street hosted the Let ter Carriers Auxiliary gathering at her home, welcoming members and arranging a social event for the group.

Louise Varney of Getchell Street

Women’s club officers nominated at Tuesday supper

A covered dish supper was held Tuesday evening followed by a business meeting. Officers nominated included Mrs. Irene Douglas as president, Mrs. Eveleth Rice as vice president, Mrs. Geraldine Perry as secretary, and Mrs. Emily Mc Mann as treasurer. Those present were Mrs. Irene Douglas, Marguerite Cornish, Mrs. Rut McLaughlin, Mrs. Eveleth Rice, Hooker, and Mrs. Louise Varney.

Irene Douglas Eveleth Rice Geraldine Perry Emily McMann Marguerite Cornish Rut McLaughlin Hooker Louise Varney

Sacred Heart Circle Social Plans and Officers

Sacred Heart Circle of Daughters of Isabella met last evening. Officers will meet Sunday afternoon at three for communion. The November social will be a card party. December social committee includes Lena Fortier chairwoman and members Rita Fornier Viola Davis May Hanna Mary Bacher Marie Sirois Yvonne Vaillancourt Phyllis Katula Nellie Johnson Mildred Young.

Sacred Heart Circle Daughters of Isabella Lena Fortier Rita Fornier Viola Davis May Hanna Mary Bacher Marie Sirois Yvonne Vaillancourt Phyllis Katula Nellie Johnson Mildred Young

Mizpah Class Plans Beans Supper Ad Sale

Mizpah Class of First Baptist met in the vestry Tuesday evening with members and friends. A plastic party followed. After a brief business session, a baked beans supper and ad sale were voted to be held at Mrs. Roselyn Carey’s home on Cottage Street Tuesday.

First Baptist Church Roselyn Carey Cottage Street

Central Church League Plans Christmas Tea Sale

The Central Church League met in the parish house on Monday evening to discuss the annual Christmas tea and sale set for December 1. Mrs. Edward A. Cummings was appointed to represent the League on the executive board of the Council of Church Women. Co chairmen of the apron table were named Mrs. Guy Allenwood and Mrs. James Morse. Zina Eaton invited members to meet November 19 at 10 a.m. for an apron sewing meeting, and Allenwood invited members to the evening of November 13 at seven to seven aprons. Hostesses for the November 10 meeting were Mrs. Edward Clifford, Mrs. James Caverly, and Mrs. Zina Eaton.

League of Central Church Edward A. Cummings League Council of Church Women Guy Allenwood James Morse Cochairmen Zina Eaton Edward Clifford James Caverly

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Pimppsburg John Rainey Belfast William Blaisdell Boston Thomas Totman Brunswick Naval Air Station Fred Ainsworth I. W. Rainey Charles L. Stevens Raymond Campbell West Bath Grange Lawrence Libby Priscilla Rainey Robert Snipe Popham Marguerite McNulty Elizabeth Hampton Bertha Wyman South Parker Robert Anne Gray Carole Dale Mank Frank McEachern Patty Town Hall Arthur Barkalow Gardiner Peter Hutchins St. George Hutchins James Chambers House Leroy Hutchins Carole Mank Donald Wyman Robert Gray Jack O'Lantern Sharon Turner Claudia Peter Phippsburg Christian Service Committee Parker Heat Walter Cushing Marion Nadeau Millard Nadeau Della Wyman Ae Black Lester Beal S.N Blaine MacKechnie Portland Alonzo Lowell Loring Lowell Sebasco Estates Earl Lowell Vira Jordan Turner Sally Lowell Lowell Bangor Albert Gray Herbert Bassett Laurence Thayer George Wilson Bath and W. A. Lowell Mary Moore Lewis Lowell George Watson the Forks Bernard Wyman Frances Morong Harpswell Joel King Yarmouth Eugene Ross Leon Ross Ross Augusta Peter Besh, Jr Leslie Logan East Boston Capt Donald Logan Leston Harrington J. D. Libby Mary Dannenfelser Rochester Helen Gagnon Gloria Robinson Myrtle Simpson Wesley Hill Marlene Joseph John G. Morse, Jr Phippsburg Whittemore Roberta Snipe Vickie Norma Dianne Blaisdell Henry Gilmore Truman Roberts, Jr Neaer Ashdale Popham Beach Marion Dutton Dutton Kennebec Coast Guard Herbert E. Sprague J. C. Perkins Stanley W. Perkins Norman Perkins Lester Morse Judy Ashedale Maine Walter E. Sprague George Buchanan Patricia Chubbuck Beacon Street Delia Morey Popham Road Bert Young Coast Guardsman Frank Florian Chatham Mass Florian Mark Gilbert Atwood Freeman Oliver Julia Rust Massachusetts Merle Gilliam Bill Lowell Warren Pye Sally W. T. Wyman Togus Howard Hutchins Bert Nisbet Angie Mank Arthur Maxfield William Maxfield Rupert Hodgkins Ronald Erickson William Hodgkins And Winneganee Margaret Edith Oliver Atkins Bay Terrace Ralph F. Small OPT Tel Howe McFadden’ ‘S Cox Ernest Wood Robert Moore Ethel Moore Joseph Lawrence U. S. Navy Lawrence Frank Lawrence Edward P. Thomas Edward, Jr Thomas Bath Memorial Hospital Albion Johnson, Jr Americo Santos New Bedford Dix’s Island George Stacey Charles Stevens Edith Perkins Julia Dozois Stanton Dozois Martin F. Goodvieeee Wolfeboro Jordan Farm Cape Elizabeth Bath Societies Woman’s Society For Christian Service Priscilla Harriman Louis MacDonald A. Anderson New South Street Mitchell School Maine Federation CBS Edward R. Murrow Charles Collingwood Eric Sevareid Carriers Chevrolet Central Church League Fisher Poise Power Brooke Chevrolet, Inc
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