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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Nov 13, 1947

Page

5

Local Social Notes From Bangor and Nearby Areas

Mrs. Harry L. Horne hosts Portland relatives at summer homes and a Navy Yard worker resumes a city job on Long Island. Miss Frances Cushing heads to Dedham Mass for new employment. Lieut and Mrs RK C Allen stay with Miss Mary F Gibbons on Washington Street as Allen heads to Florida after a Pennyrmns gathering.

Harry L. Horne Street Portland Corgetown Navy Yard Boston Long Island Frances Cushing Christopher Cushing Dummer Street Dedham, Mass RK. C. Allen Mary F. Gibbons Washington Street Florida Allen Aes Gibbons Pennyrmns

Unknown fragmentary wedding notice from Ward and Strout

An incomplete transcription mentions Mr and Mrs Ernest Ward and Mrs Rottard in a fragmentary overnights event related to Miss Aithes Strout, with limited readable details.

Ernest Ward Ward Rottard Aithes Strout

Brehaut store history linked to Bath business growth

Mrs. Sumner Sewall of Bath elected to the Na Bossets for Crime Chil Adults after attending the National Society annual convention in Chicago held November 8 through 5. The gathering drew native members nationwide focusing on education rehabilitation and cerebral palsy as the Handicapped National Resource. In Portland Mrs. Carroll Deering and family visited, while Mr. and Mrs. Culbert McGay of South Casco joined Miss Marty F. Gibbons in Washington for a visit.

Sumner Sewall Bath Ave Na— Bossets For Sewall Trias National Society Chicago Carroll Deering Frederick Moffatt Carroll Frederick Portland Culbert McGay Sooth Casco Marty F. Gibbons Washington

Luncheon Hosts Guests Then Afternoon Contract Visit

Mrs. Charles H. Cahill acted as hostess at a Country club luncheon last week and hosted friends at her High street home for an afternoon of contract. Mr. and Mrs. Roland Sudds of Auburn were Tuesday guests of their daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Osgood, and their daughter Cynthia of Bedford street.

Charles H. Cahill High Street Roland Sudds Auburn Fred Osgood Cynthia Bedford Street

Three-Cornered Club Holds Social Evening

The Three-Cornered club met Thursday evening with Mrs. Jamesleton at 28 Shepard Street. The newly organized group hosted social activities and sewing. Next meeting is planned for eight with Mrs. Thom r at Libby Court.

Jamesleton Shepard Street Eben Thomas Thomr Libby Court

Paul Cushman.txt fragment reveals a newborn son

Local blotted OCR notes Paul Cushman with a birth announcement for a son named Tommy at a home, mentioning family relatives and a public greeting in a historical context. The fragment mentions names and relationships with limited clarity and dates.

Mrs Herbert McMann Sees Anemones and Pink Flower Bloom

Mrs Herbert McMann of 44 South reports anemies blooming along her house and a pink flower also in blossom showing garden color in spring.

Herbert McMann South Stae

Births and homecomings noted in local notices

Forrest C Legard of M Grove avenue returns from Boston with his daughter in attendance. Lt Edna Hanson and wife announce the birth of a son at Fort Layton hospital Oct 28. The Hanson family serves at Panama Air Zone. Also Mr and Mrs Fred Osgood and daughter Cynthia visited the Osgood parents in East Thday.

Forrest C. Legard M Grove Avenue Boston Ee Daugh Ee Nak Edna Hanson Albrook Field Fort Layton Hospital Lieut Hanson Panama Air Zone Fonmer

Mr and Mrs Henry T B Lee Stay in Somerset Area

Mr and Mrs Henry T B Lee of Somerset are visiting Pere Osborne for several weeks. They closed their cottage at North Edgecomb and enjoyed the summer. They plan to return home in early December.

Henry T. B. Leeman Somerset Place Pere Osborne North Edgecomb

Holmes Family Spends Winter in Norfolk Transportation Course

Mr Clyde Holmes Jr his wife and son Clyde III of Bel fast formerly of Bath pass the winter in Norfolk Virginia where Mr Holmes attends a transportation problems course sponsored by the United States Navy or Marine Corps in training for a naval or military program

Clyde Holmes, Jr Clyde Belfast Bath Norfolk, Va Holmes The U. S. My

Death of Mrs Edmund Tarbell of Newcastle New Hampshire

Word comes from Bath of the death of Mrs Edmund Tarbell widow of renowned portrait painter. She was a frequent guest of Mrs Robert Ferrell who resided in Bath four years while Commander Ferrell was stationed at Bath Iron Works. Tarbell painted portraits of several Bath residents.

Bath Edmund Tarbell Newcastle N. H Robert Ferrell

Mrs Randall Visits Mrs Burgon in Middle Street

Mrs Charles P Randall of Norwood Massachusetts arrived Friday afternoon for a few days visit with Mrs John Burgon on Middle Street.

Charles P. Randall Norwood Mass John Burgon Middle Street

Mrs Anliker in Wilmington Visits Bath Death of Her Mother

Mrs. Walter Anliker of Wilmington Delaware visits Bath after the sudden death of her mother Mrs. Josephine Scott at the Scott home on Garden street. Her sister Mrs. Carl Thach and Mr Thach of Lawrence Kansas return after several days with the family.

Walter Anliker Willington Del Scott Garden Street Bath Josephine Scott Carl Thach Hilda Scott Thach Lawrence Kansas

Dr Cyril E Bousfield Speaks at Woolwich Center Service

Dr Cyril E. Bousfield delivered the Sunday afternoon sermon at Woolwich Center Baptist Church at 5.45 PM. The service drew congregants for a peaceful worship in the center of Woolwich.

Cyril E. Bousfield Woolwich Center Baptist Church

Nursing student Gertrude Simpson returns to Portland

Miss Gertrude Simpson a Maine General Hospital School of Nursing student returns to Portland from the Charles W. Chapin Hospital Providence Rhode Island where she had been affiliated She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Orville W Simpson of 9 Trufant Street Portland Maine.

Gertrude Simpson School of Nursing Maine General Hospital Portland Charles W. Chapin Hospital Providence R. I Orville W. Simpson Trufant Street

Concord nurse Elsie Hodgkins weekend home visit

Mrs. Elsie Hodgkins R N supervisor of the operating room from Concord New Hampshire spent the weekend at her home on Washington street.

Elsie Hodgkins R. N Concord N. H Washington Street

Mrs McIntosh and Sweet Visit in New England and Boston

Mrs James McIntosh and sister in law Mrs A J Sweet of St John NB returned home after visiting Mrs McIntosh's sister Mrs Bird on Pearl Street and traveling in Boston and New Jersey. John Howe recently visited the home of Mr and Mrs Leslie A Bailey of Dresden.

James McIntosh A. J. Sweet St. John N. B McIntosh Mrs. Bird Pearl Street Boston New Jersey John Howe Leslie A. Bailey Dresden

Mrs Stanley Peterson Visits Springfield and Naugatuck

Mrs. Stanley Peterson returns from a two week visit in Springfield Massachusetts with her uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs N E Pooler. She also stopped briefly in Naugatuck Connecticut.

Stanley Peterson Springfield Mass N. E. Pooler Naugatuck Conn

Mrs Leighton Returns From Rumford Visit

Mrs Ivan Leighton formerly Ruth Meister of Rumford returns home after a days visit to Mrs Carl Meister of Washt.

Ivan Leighton Ruth Meister Rumford Hone Wents Carl ¥ Meister Washtington Street

Local College Women Admit Greek Society Membership

Barbara Madden of Becker Worcester becomes a member of Beta Chi sorority while studying executive secretarial and medical secretarial courses. The piece notes Madden is a Maple Hall resident and past Rainbow Assembly officer. Also mentioned are Tobey family visits and Harvey Chapters U. S. Navy sailor visiting New York, Milford and Middle Street residents hosting guests during weekend.

Barbara Madden Becker Worcester Mass Booker George R. Y West Bath Beta Chi Sorority Col Maplehal i Miss Madden Rainbow No. 6 Genesta Chapter

Social notes from Bangor and surrounding towns

Mrs Elsie Hodgkins in town visiting friends. Mrs Roy Lawrence and her twin daughters Barbara Jean and Deborah Jean stay in Bangor with Albert and Mrs Avery. Mr Lawrence returned to Bath. Mrs George Cousins able to go out after a brief illness. Varney discusses the Republican Senate nomination. Alonzo Fisher and family visit Portland and South Portland. Earl Morang and Mrs Preble guests in Waterville after staying with Mr and Mrs Morang. Governor Sumner Sewall attends a Maine Bowdoin game in Orono. Mrs Stanley Peterson returns from Springfield to see Lady Windermere's Fan in Hartford. Nellie Paul returns from visit to Solon. A son, Steven Gerald, born Nov 3 at Bath Memorial Hospital to Mr and Mrs Robert Rittall of Dresden. Franklin Howe returns to Sigma Nu at U Maine after visit with parents.

Roy Lawrence Barbara Jean Deborah Jean 1005 High Street Bangor Mrs. Lawrence Albert Avery Lawrence Bath Stanley Peterson Old Brunswick Road Springfield Mass Robert Rittall Dresden Bath Memorial Hospital Steven Gerald Franklin Howe Sigma Nu University of Maine John Howe

Mrs Pride convalescing after surgery at home in Yarmouth

Mrs Earl Pride of Yarmouth, formerly of Bath, has been discharged from Maine General Hospital Portland after surgery and is convalescing at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs John E Bickford Stevens Avenue Bath road.

Earl Pride Yarmouth Bath Maine General Hospital Portland John E. Bickford Stevens Avenue

Local Residents Return After Evening Visit

Mr and Mrs Franklin Wrist of Portland, former residents, returned cee evening after visiting Mr Wrights wife Mrs Earl Morang of street and Mrs Juan rents, Mr and Mrs Ibra K awrence of Arrowsic.

Franklin Wrist Portland

Avery Name Baby Boy at Presley Maternity Home

A son was born to Mrs Calvin C Avery of 32 Newton Road Lambert Park on November 7 at Presley Maternity Home. The infant has been named Roy.

Wash A . Calvin C. Avery Newton Road Lambert Park Presley Ronald le Roy

Mr and Mrs Greene and Rene Gece at Birch Point

Mr and Mrs John A. Greene, Rene, and Mrs arch Ne Gece are noted as moving forward at Birch Point in a brief society item.

John A. Greene Rene Arch Ne Gece Birch Point

Nature’s Anthem and Ave Maria Draw At Wesley Church

A fragment reports a service at Wesley Church in Oakland on a Sunday with guest organist Omar Snipe and Mrs Nellie Tend Fitts attending. The choir performed Nature’s Anthem and Ave Maria, with attendees including Patton of Wesley and other local names. The piece notes visits from Portland and mentions Haserian and Donnell in passing.

Aal Oakland Abe Ty Patton Wesley Uel Ners Pis Gs Ora Thaie Nature An of Praise Er Omar Snipe Maton Wesley Church

Local Family News From North Street and Surrounding Towns

Mrs Abeli hosts relatives from North Street while their son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs Merton visit. Nancy Abeli, daughter of Mr and Mrs Gore, born at the maternity home, named Nancy. Miss Jeanee Madden, a Farmington State Teachers College student, graduates later this year. Various locals from Portland Schenectady Philadelphia Boston and New York are mentioned visiting or returning, including Dr Roy Clemens and Mrs Emma Unton.

Jeanee Farmington State Teachers College Frank Danforth Roy Clemens Boston Mass Clemen Emma Unton Court Street Robert Unton New York

Mrs Freeman Oliver Visits Boston From Saga dahoc Ferry

Mrs Freeman Oliver of Saga dahoc Ferry has traveled to Boston for a visit, with plans to return home after sightseeing and meetings.

Freeman Oliver Sagadahoc Ferry Boston

Warren senior earns Scarlet Key at University honor

J. Wendell Oppe, senior at Warren University, was admitted to Scarlet Key the highest campus honor. He joined the Male Glee Club, Student Council, A. E. fraternity, and served as president of the senior class and S. E. fraternity. The award recognizes outstanding university contributions across activities.

J. Wendell Oppe Warren Postin A. E S. E. Fraternity A. i

Beals Couple Passes Armistice Day in Maine

Mr and Mrs Harry A Beals of Wiscasset formerly of Bath died here on Armistice Day surrounded by relatives. The couple had moved to this locale years ago and were well known in their communities.

Harry A. Beals Wiscasset Bath

Roland F Hill Returns to Newalga City After Eventful Visit

Roland F Hill arrived Tuesday in Newalga City accompanied by at least a time in a manner at the Waldorf. Mr. Hill will attend the society with Clinton McFadden and Mrs. McFadden of the street left Wednesday for a Boston eyesight trip.

Roland F. Hill Newalga City The Waldorf Mr. Hill Society Clinton McFadden Boston McFadden

Ralph Crocker Leads Evening Parade On High Street

A fragment notes Ralph Crocker of High street involved in an evening procession or parade action. The readable text hints at a crowd event with Crocker as a key participant, but details are incomplete.

Ralph Crocker High Street

Circle meets at home for Ye Olde Faire planning

Mrs. Conley Jr hosts a gathering at 68 Eee Street with all members present and discussions on a telepath bridge for Ye Olde Faire. Cultural program featured a hair care demonstration by Mrs. Chase. Next meeting set at 25 Park Street with Mrs. Ring Jr and Mrs. Trott presenting. Priscilla Trott attends after several months away.

Tsme IM. Conley, Jr Eee Street Itwo Anmterise Pearce Laura Craft Carol ‘Chase Harry E. Ring, Jr Park Street Mildred Trott John M. Conley, Jr Priscilla Trott Dayton Jon C. Trott High Street

Pythian Sisters Meet in Lowell Temple Gathering

Lowell Temple Pythian Sisters met Wednesday with three longtime members present. Mrs. Ida Cousins and Mrs. Nellie Hines led the group as they discussed dues, a rising vote of thanks, and rehearsal plans for the degree team. Mrs. Ida Siero hosted a postmeeting social with prizes awarded.

Lowell Temple Ida Siero

Club Forty-Two Plans November Club Events

Club Forty-Two met Wednesday with no president present. A cook sale is set for November 15 at 10 p m at Jpson Insurance Co Front Street office led by Mrs William Kelley. An outside dinner trip to Hotel Eagle is planned for November 12 with Miss Small coordinating arrangements.

Ralphsone Jpson Insurance Co Front Street William Kelley Hotel Eagle Inck Miss Small Charles Hoe Edith Small Child Graydon Smith Dorothy Olsen Paul Hart E Moine Wiles York Iriss Frances Norwood

V F W Auxiliary Sets Postponed Suppers and Meeting

The V F W Auxiliary from Veterans of Foreign Wars held a Wednesday session with Vice President Mrs Bertha Whittam presiding. Supper arrangements were postponed until after the holidays. An invitation was extended to the auxiliary ladies to meet at Mrs Viola Avery’s Woolwich home on the evening of November 13. The next meeting is slated for Hazel.

The Veterans of ‘Ars Bertha ‘Whittam Woolwich Vi Aen Avery Casidens

Nurses Alumnae Gather for Association Meeting

The nurses alumni committee met at the home of Larrabee in Whitton to discuss the next solicitation. Local attendees attended the gathering to plan events and support for the association.

Committee of the Precesociation Tueroe Carerton Larrabee Wi Ton Tren Eee Oh Agigard Tha Sovaslon Wilt Ou Somikt

Court Bar on Arrangements for Formal Fur Event

A formal notice indicates arrangements are being made for a fur themed court gathering. Details are limited but organizers aim to coordinate with attendees on attire and schedule. Further information expected from official channels.

Winter Street Aid Meets for Seacoast Mission Charity Work

The Winter Street Aid and Ladies Aid collect warm clothing for the Seacoast Mission under Mrs Clarence Morse. Rev J O Purdue outlines plans for Brownfield Congregational church reconstruction after a recent fire. Choir robes needed and new chairs arriving for church use. Lobster salad supper tickets and a Scotch auction wrap up the meeting, with dolls table planned for November 20 fair.

Ladies Aid J. O. Purdue Brownfield Arthur K. Purington Robert Colley Raymond Welch Ladies Auxiliary Purdue Archie Doyle Henry F. Morin Horace G. Morse

Central Church Aid Sews for Comforter Project

The Ladies Aid of Central Church met at the parish house Friday evening. A large amount of sewing and tacking on a comforter was completed. Refreshments were served by hostess Mrs. Jason A. Merrill.

Ladies Aid of Central Church Jason A. Merrill

XI Beta Chapter Meeting Talks on China Visit

XI Beta Phi Fraternity group met Tuesday at Mrs Ling's home to plan Needlework Guild contributions. Mrs Richard Hashi and Miss Roberta Hethorne led the cultural program on China with a guest speaker Ro Lee from Shanghai, a Bowdoin student, who gave an engaging talk on Chinese life. Next meeting is December 2.

Bowdoin

Suburb Civic Club Christmas Sale and Meeting

Suburb Civic Club members met at the Community Center with Gladys Eaton and Mrs. Lilo Rogers as co chairs for the Christmas sale. They voted to donate three bags to the Salvation Army and heard readings by Persis Miller. Hostesses included Mrs. Philip Wyman Persis Miller and others. The next meeting is scheduled for January 19.

Helen McIntire Lloyd “Rogers Adelaide

ODD FELLOWS MEET Monday Sans of last week

Fragmentary OCR notes reference an Odd Fellows meeting held Monday of last week. Mentions Boynton and wraps of a precedent, but details are unclear and names are incomplete.

Boynton

Odd Fellows temple remodel and acoustics work noted

In Barbor area notes reference a possible offer to restore and tune acoustics in a large temple connected with the Odd Fellows. The work involves an engineer from Western Electric Co to achieve better sound in the remodeled building.

Bar Barbor Odd Fellows Western Electric Co

Beacon Street Board Meeting Includes Community Plans

The Beacon Street Board, chaired by Anne Ronan, discussed a church supper fundraiser and community plans. Mrs. Beardsley noted a prior church event in Lewiston and a scheduled meeting on November 30.

Anne Ronan Beacon Eres Beardsley Lewiston Ted

Camp Auxiliary Meeting Minutes for Hedya Kateon

The Ladies Auxiliary of the Er pest Camp held a meeting with President Williams making an official visitation. Proceeds from the bake sale were turned over to the general fund. Next meeting is slated for November 20.

Hedya Kateon Announeen Ten Ae Columbia Tel Weil Oe Williams Eae He General Fund

Lions Ladies Movie Night Notes and Upcoming Meeting

A fragment reports lionesses entertained Thursday evening with a technicolor movie. Beatrice and McGurdy mentioned plans, with a next meeting scheduled for November 20 and a group singing session led by Peter Bowker and Mrs Arpi- as presiding.

Philathea Class Presents Entertaining Program

Corliss Philathea class chaired by Mr. Pratt and assisted by Mrs. Emerson Glidden presented an entertaining program. Mrs. Donnell organized the book of documents while Mrs. Bates and Berry contributed.

Philathea Corliss Emerson Glidden Pratt Donnell Doris Bates Berry

Teachers Association Board Stirs for By Law Revisions

A local teachers association board convened to discuss by law revisions and reelection timing. Officers and members present included long time volunteers and officials, with notes suggesting ongoing organizational planning through the month.

Ivan ve Bree learn in January

In January Ivan and Bree learned a milestone event related to their ongoing project or activity, marking a notable step forward for both individuals. The brief item notes the time frame and involved parties without additional context or outcomes.

Ivan Ve Bree Lear Y

Winter Street Auxiliary To Entertain At 6 30

Winter Street Auxiliary of the church will entertain at 6 30 with a program led by Mr. Sae Wee as speaker. An entertainment is planned with Mrs. Ore as chairman and Mrs Esther Perry and Mrs Nina Freeman assisting in kitchen arrangements.

Eresco Church League Cinta Ae Aman Sae Wee Ee Ore Burden Meél- Gaus Weil Inoanc Ing Esther Perry Nina Freeman

Odd Ladies to Hold Turkey Dinner and Bingo Night

The Odd Ladies of the Order of Inde announce a turkey dinner and bingo event this Thursday at Central House. Attendees may bring a mate for a plate and participate in a 8 at Sedgwick. Proceeds support lodge activities.

Acre Central Sedgwick

Brunswick church school stage event entertains members

The Brunswick Street church school held an entertaining program with Hazel Jennet and Nancy Barter speaking on recent activities. Local class president Lewis explained the church’s new project while a supper committee and various Mary Lewis, Bette Fern, Marlena Christopher, Beverley Van Buren, Norma and Annancy Barter contributed to the evening event.

Pane Bass Fyning Mary Lewis Bette Fern Marlena Christopher Wito Yao Ver Aring Beverleyite Beverley van Buren Annancy Barter Norma

Archery Club Meets at Sequoia Community Center

The Sequoia Archery Club gathered at the Community Center for a shoot on November 24. Members and prospects attended the event seeking ranges and coaching.

Sequoia Archery Club

Thuraiaya Mantel Municipal Court Sees Two Intoxication Cases

In Thuraiaya Mantel Municipal Court two intoxication cases were heard with proceedings proceeding through the day. Details remain unclear due to damaged text but indicate routine handling of minor offenses resulting in verdicts or adjournments.

Thuraiaya Mantel Municipal

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