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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1948
Page
5
Edgerton Sawtelle addressed the Lions Club outlining pacifist and world peace themes. He urged wiser leadership and action, followed by Q&A and a premeeting report noting potential net profit from a recent event with guests Roy Stewart John Kennedy and Rev. C Wesley Sargent.
The Merrymeeting Bay Maine Alumni Association held its regular annual meeting Friday at the University of Maine Annex in Brunswick. Elections named T Merriman as vice president and Mrs. Merriman as secretary treasurer. Ted Curtis spoke after dinner along with university officials Doton and Crouse.
The article notes Ceres as the largest planetoid with an estimated diameter of about 480 miles. It emphasizes its size relative to other minor planets and early astronomical observations.
July volunteers from Bath undertook painting the old hospital section at Bath Memorial Hospital without pay. President A M Main praises their work for preserving woodwork and improving appearance while thanking donors Bath Iron Works Bath Box Company and others for supplies. Names of eleven painters listed.
Mrs. Fred H. Thompson of 654 High Street announces the engagement of her daughter Dorothy Olsen to Lawrence W. Wyman son of Mrs. Page Wyman of 26 Mechanic Street. Olsen heads the Tho Insurance Co in this city and attended Morse High Nassan College before taking duties. Wyman formerly worked at Bath Iron Works on defense during World War I and now runs a family grocery business with brother Philip Wyman in Winnegance. A fall wedding is planned.
At the directors meeting the Tron Works Corp declared a year end dividend of per share payable December 15.
Plans for the Boy Scouts of America Sagadahoc District annual finance campaign call for raising twenty five hundred dollars. The drive begins on Sunday November 14 with home visits by accredited solicitors and a paper sale proceeds of forty dollars. Community sponsors include local churches, lodges, and civic groups and leaders noted recent troop accomplishments while urging broad public support.
Mrs Horatio Loo spoke on a highway of life stressing health knowledge and correct living at the Cosmopolitan Club. Reports on the Thanksgiving project, a public card party, and Christmas fund committees were announced. one new member, Mrs John Leonard, was welcomed.
Mrs Florence M Huse and Mrs Joan B Bates united in marriage Tuesday at 10 am in Winter Street church with Rev Kay O Purdue officiating. The couple held a small ceremony attended by friends. The report notes Mrs Lara Douglas of Ang la as wife of Frank Dou who was killed instantly in a head on collision at Coopers mill one Wednesday morning and that Fred Douglas and wife have visited at Odd Fellows in Bath.
Members of the Bath Girl Scout Council displayed projects and clothing items in a dining room decorated for autumn. Mrs. Louis A. Dole and other leaders assisted as Scouts showcased items and prepared to meet their quota. A November meeting was canceled due to Girl Scout Week activities.
A meeting of the Junior Red Cross committee was held at Chapter Headquarters. Ambrose was named the new Junior Red Cross chairman for Bath. Plans for enrollment and sponsor programs at the local Red Cross chapter will be announced next week.
Local news notes Mitchell Gardner finishing junior year at Morsemaha Doth and graduating from Merrill High School. She is daughter of Mrs. Conrad of Bath and John Gardner of Mills. Mr Mitchell works at Pranis and resides there.
Chicago report notes events at the Salle Hotel continuing through November 17 with dates dated November 14.
Community members report visitors and hospital updates in Maine. Judith Dodge was taken to Maine General hospital Friday for observation. Local hosts include Linwood Hackett family and Linwood McGray, with Mabel McLain ill at home. Social events feature a party hosted by Guypaneer and gatherings with the Berry Mr. Gray family and West Gardiner guests Clifford Gray. Women’s Guild met and sewing was done.
Bath Iron Works is well represented at the Naval Architects and Engineers gathering in New York this week. Several attendees have already departed for the Waldorf Astoria dinner and dance on Saturday night with spouses. Capt. and Mrs. Hitchcock and Mr. and Mrs. Omar King are among the area attendees. other guests from the press are noted in attendance.
Pros and political groups drew attention to the Scouts drive for funds as part of its program for the year. The meeting next week will address plans and incentives for support.
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