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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Nov 07, 1946

Page

5

Bath area social news reflects many local visits and moves

A long list of Bath residents and relatives share visits, moves, and gatherings. Names include Mrs. Ada Sweetser of North Windham, Dr. and Mrs. Ardenne A. Stott, Hon. and Mrs. Arthur Sewall, and many local households. Highlights cover travelers to Boston and Portsmouth, births, and Radcliffe work chair Carmen Huse.

Ada Sweetser North Windham Bath Argee A. Stott Park Street Arthur Sewall Stonehouse Farm Daugh Lewis H. Hyde Winchester, Va

Navy veteran serves in coast and geodetic survey ship

Arthur B. Stilphen of 10 Farrin Street, a 17‑year Navy veteran in the Pacific and Asiatic theatres, now works for the Department of Commerce in the Coast and Geodetic Survey. He is aboard the U S C G Lydonia, currently at Norfolk drydock, preparing for winter southern waters. Mrs Erlon Howe and daughters Carol and Nancy Lee have returned to Fairfield after a visit from Mrs Howe’s sister and brother‑in‑law of Oldunswick Road.

Arthur B. Stilphen S, AB Farrin Street U. S. Navy Department of Commerce Coast and Geodetic Survey Erlon Howe Carol Nancy Lee Fairfield

Bowdoin reception welcomes 40 professors at Sills home

Mrs. Frederick E. Drake and Frederick E. Drake Jr attended the Bowdoin College reception for new professors held at President and Mrs. Sills’s home. About 40 professors lined the receiving line due to the fall enrollment rise. Sumner Pike of Lubec, Bowdoin class of 1913, named by President Truman to the Atomic Energy Commission, is highlighted as a Maine standout. Keye Kidder, son of Ellery and Mrs Kidder of Bath Street, enlisted in the Army Air Corps and reports to San Antonio for eight weeks. James Barrett and son James of Biddeford visited Fremont Street relatives. A Halloween party was hosted by Mabel and Judy Ashe at 39 Denny Road with many local youths in attendance.

Archibald Gillis James A. Gillies Washington Street Inorth Bath Frederick E. Drake Frederick E. Drake, Jr Bowdoin College Sills Sumner T. Pike Lubec Bowdoin Truman Atomic Energy Commission Maine Brunswick Bath Sumner Arthur Sewall Hebron Academy Keye E. Kidder Ellery Kidder Bath Street Army Air Corps San Antonio Texas Wing 2 Flight 1347 A.A.F M.jc Mabel Judy Ashe Denny Road Sandra Torrey Marilyn Fraser Carolyn Fraser Christine Libby Sylvia Googins Frances Butcher Jackie Ronnie Purdy Susan Ryall Evelyn Duprey Regina Cunningham Patsy Small Patty Dunton

Halloween Eve Supper Party In Turner Court Home

Dr and Mrs Laurence Shesler and daughter Peggy of Thomas ton visited Mrs Sheslers parents Mr and Mrs Carlton Rice in Turner court. Master Woodrow W Chambers Jr son of Mr and Mrs W W Chambers Crescent street entertained friends with a Halloween eve supper party. An orange and black cloth and Halloween favors with a pumpkin centerpiece surrounded by candles. Games were played. Dorma Crocker Stephen Burnham Larry Burnham attended.

Laurence Shesler Peggy Thomaston Mrs. Shesler Carlton Rice Turner Court Woodrow W. Chambers, Jr W. W. Chambers Crescent Street Dorma Crocker Stephen Burnham Larry Burnham

Mrs Ethel Robinson Returns From Hyannis Visit

Mrs. Ethel Robinson of Dummer Street has returned from a week long visit in Hyannis Massachusetts with her sister Mrs. Edward Larkin.

Ethel Robinson Dummerstreet Hyannis, Mass Edward Larkin

Halloween Pony at Hyde Ark Center Draws Crowd

A Halloween party hosted by Honda Club 42 at Hyde Ark Community Center drew about 30 guests. The night featured costumes and a mock funeral, eerie decorations, unusual refreshments, noisy games, and dancing ending with group singing. Notable costumes included Malcol m Lundberg as a 16th century troubador and a sea captain, Gene Rice as a monk, and the Hoekels as jitterbugs.

Club 42 Hydeark Community Center Henry Malcolm Lundberg Gene Rice Charles Hoekel Rahrah Jitterbugs, and Mrs. James Stanton Gertie Bizerte

Real estate transfers listed at Kennebec County records office

Recent filings show numerous quitclaims and deeds across Bath Bowdoinham Phipsburg Richmond Topsham West Bath and Woolwich. Notable transfers include Francis W Powers to John P Crosby land and buildings on unspecified streets and Dorothy Mason Craig guardian to Frank W Perkins et al. for land and buildings on High Street.

Adahoe County Floral Street Annie Mae Thurston Pye Clayton E. Palmer Bedford Street Earl L. Wade E. Beatrice Cummings High Street Lillian W. Tucker George E. Sargent Middle Street Bowdoin Fred W. Libby Percy L. Hart Bowdoinham Robert B. Cote Walter W. Long Maude M. Welch Wesley C. Kellogg William H. Small Luella E. Pratt Phippsburg Robert J. Warren Frank S. Lobiesser Emma C. Rollins Maude M. Hartleb Richmond William E. Whitney George M. Johnson

Central Maine Power appoints H Laton Jackson district superintendent

H Laton Jackson, assistant division manager of the eastern division at Rockland, will become district superintendent at Brunswick on Nov 42. He is the son of Mrs N Gratz Jackson, a Morse High and University of Maine graduate, and joined Central Maine Power Co in 1928 as a division engineer.

Central Maine Power Co H. Laton Jackson Rockland Brunswick Jackson N. Gratz Jackson Shaw Street Mr. Jackson Beth Morse High School Univesity of Maine

FHA Replaces FSA Office In Area With Expanded Farm Loans

The Farm Security Administration office at 335 Water Street Augusta opens as FHA to simplify and improve credit for Maine farmers. FHA offers 5 year to 1 5 year loans at 5 percent, up to 8500 to one farmer, in Kennebec Lincoln and Sagadahoc counties. Ownership loans rise to 7000 per county. veterans receive preference. The FSA program ends after ten years, aiding 550 farm families locally.

Farm Security Administration Rane Ee A Aey Lancola Cogneiaen L. Ward Water Street Augusta Congress FHA FSA Ward Kennebec Lincoln Sagadahoc Kennebec Coan Lincoln County Sagadahoc County Maine

Women’s Society Meeting Held by Local Methodist Groups

Meth odist Societies in the city joined the annual Women's Society of Christian Service gathering at Cox Memorial church in Hal lowell. Presiding was Mrs Willard McLean of the Augusta District. Morning talks on Steward ship and youth work were delivered by Rev. Alfred Ives. a chicken pie dinner followed. Afternoon speakers were missionaries Rev. and Mrs Frederick Pike, recently returned from China, who shared wartime prison camp experiences. Representing Beacon Street church were several ladies and Rev Ives. Wesley Church attendees included Mrs Willard Sediamnt and others.

Methodist Societies of Christian Service Women’s Society of Christian Service Hallowell Cox Memorial Methodist Church Willard McLean Augusta Wesley Society Alfred Ives Beacon Street Methodist Church Ives Frederick Pike China Yepencee Beacon Street Church Society Everett G. Lemont Omar Stevens Arthur Packard Adelbert Hall Leland Plummer Irving Varney Antoinette Teeling Wesley Methodist Church Willard Sediamnt Weekey Society William Oe ‘ James. Temple

Girl Scout tea funds troop activities with program

A Girl Scout tea event featured songs, music, dance, and a play titled The Witch's House. Led by Mrs Clarente Ring, the intermediate group, with Caro Hieron Pratt and Beb James, performed with Julie Labbee on piano. Proceeds supported Girl Scout activities for the year.

Arhees Dean Me George Tee Smith Archibald Irege Stout Benes Clarente Ring Caro Hieron Pratt Beb James Julie Labbee

Center Teems With Teens At Evening Program

The Community Center's teen night drew over 200 youths Thursday from seven, enjoying ping pong, bowling, dancing, cartoons and a treasure hunt with a $5 prize pot. Activities ran until 10:45 under the supervision of Claire Milton and Mrs Johnson, with Mary Brown Otis Pushard and Thelma Todd assisting for a successful program.

Vic Betty Kearney Paul Ld Lois Stone Mary Fossett Carroll Hatch Claire Milton Mary Brown Otis Pushard Thelma Todd Mr. Johnson

Maine brochure promotes living in Maine as ideal homes

Everett Greaton of the Maine Development Commission announced a new 82 page booklet titled Maine, The Place to Live. The free distribution features colored photos and aims to attract people seeking a return to rural communities and a real home in Maine.

Maine Everett Greaton Maine Development Commission

Local official cites uneven tourism and uncertain business volume

The report notes an official remark about July and August activity and a recreation business delay. Greaton warns he cannot estimate the dollar volume of business for the year due to unsettled conditions and vacation periods.

Greaton Eaks

Local Meeting Features Pot Roast Supper in Hall

Before the evening gathering in Maine, attendees enjoyed a pot roast supper in the hall dining room. About ten SOP residents participated, served by Mrs. Hall and several others. The organizing trio included William Fogg as chairman, with Robert Newman and Renee Lord assisting.

C. F Maine Enmnveigas Ni Hall Fearne An ‘Johnson Harfant Bernice Apa Doris William Fogg Robert Newman Renee Lord

Genesta Chapter Officers Meet in Brunswick

Genesta chapter members gathered in Brunswick for an officers meeting and a chicken dinner at 6 30 after the event. Attendees included Doris, Mr and Mrs Charles Seetoons, Mrs Wanda Bertha Southard, Mr and Mrs Ibton, Mrs Curtiss, Mrs Brice Carol Lord and other chapter attendees as they prepared for the next meeting on November 15 with installation of a patron and past patron planned.

Nnion Verna

Deer Hit on Bath Country Club Golf Course

Hunters shot a deer on the Bath Country Club golf course Monday. The scene recalls a similar incident at another local fairway, highlighting wildlife intrusions near public greens.

Bath Country Club Sco

Local School Pageant Marks Day With Costumes and Games

Readers recall a school event with parades games and pumpkin making. Students from grades 3 to 7 joined in a gala at the Iowa Belin area with notes of thanks and a student Leonice Gagne from grade 7 in Memorial hospital hoping to return soon.

Iowa Belin Varn Tieget Mark Echner Cato Cadet Robert Haggett Byron T ‘Atdass Cleveland Frank M Kelley Judith Ee Seeforth Alan ‘Hunt Leonice Gagne Memorial Hospital

Halloween Stork Show Party Honors Frank T Donald

A Thursday Halloween party at High Street Court honored Frank T Donald. Decorations matched the theme with pink and blue accents for the guest of honor. Prizes went to Charles Dorsey for most comical costume and Emanuel Gallant for pinning the tail on the cat. A buffet lunch followed. Guests unable to attend sent gifts or were represented by others.

Frank T. Donald High Street Court George Babine Middle Street En- Charles Dorsey Emanuel Gallant Iur Ourles Dorsey Aes Louise Babut Ernest Kingsbury Guerite Brown Robert Wagner, Sr Robert Wagner, Jr Marion Mawyer Abeth Mate Hutchins

Entertained Monday by League of Central church members

Members of the League of Central church were entertained Monday evening at the parish house by Mrs. Arthur L. Pratt and Mrs. Rudolph McRee. Miss Ethel Blake presided at the business meeting where reports were read and minutes approved. Plans were announced for a January home exhibit and a Christmas sale. Refreshments of ice cream and coffee were served.

League of Central Church Arthur L. Pratt Rudolph McRee Ethel Blake Arthur ‘Sewell Wa A Ashington Street

George F Wallace Seeks Return to Duties Monday

The document notes George F Wallace of 390 Washington Street will return to duties on Monday after a weekend with Mildred Edith. The fragmentary text references related individuals and events but lacks full context or dates.

Mildred Peed Edith George F. Wallace Washington Street

Residence Note From Gardiner Couple in Bath

Mr and Mrs John D of Gardiner have moved to Bath at 3 Circle. Mr Batley is affiliated with the University of Maine in Brunswick.

John D. of Gardiner Bath Batley University’ of Maine Brunswick

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