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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1952
Page
5
A long Society and Clubs listing details visits, travels, and events in Bath. Notables include a San Francisco voyage of a former Bath draftsman, wedding announcements, hospital births, and reports from Genesta Chapter OES and Casco Chapter Freeport. Residents attend Bowdoin Maine game in Brunswick and host card parties with prizes noted.
Mr and Mrs Forrest Young return from Abington with son and daughter in law. Mrs Philip O Harra returns to Miami for the winter, joined later by Mr passing weeks in Portland. Mrs Allen Snow and June Labbie ill with pneumonia in Portland. Miss Joan Mallett elected vice president of Junior Glass at Fisher College. Miss Lillie Sirois injured in October collision, 11 stitches, mother hospitalized for X rays.
Mrs. Fred Shope and her infant daughter Annah Elizabeth have returned to the home of her parents Mr. and Mrs. Chester McCabe on Chestnut Street after a stay at Memorial hospital.
Mrs Lucy Desmond entertained friends at her Oak Street home with a household party. Attendees included Mrs Robert Green, Mrs Annie Brownrigg, Mrs Maude Wilson, Mrs Ethel Lee, Mrs Ares Henderson, Mrs Yvette Bisson, Phoebe Hart, Mrs Sadie White, Mrs Selina Fortier, and out of town guest Mrs Loraine Penfold of Portland. The evening was social and refreshments were served.
Dr and Mrs Ardenne A Stott of Parkstreet return from a three week Troy N Y trip with Judy Ardenne and Ardenne Jr. They plan a few days in Reading Mass with Stotts sister Mrs Albert Somes. William Drake of Berwyn Pa visits mother Mrs Frederick Drake in town and will attend Bowdoin Maine game. Rev Richard J Schaper takes part in installation at Dartmouth College Church of Christ Hanover N H on Nov 2 with Frederick Whittaker and Rev Malcolm McDuffie. Schaper travels with Mrs Schaper Linwood Haynes and children from Green Street for Limrick weekend.
Mrs. Jeremiah W. Desmond and daughters Judy Kathy and Mary of Wickford R I arrived for Armistice Day visit with Desmonds mother Mrs Lucy Desmond of Oak street. Mrs Lauriston Caton hosted the Knick Knack Klub at her Pine street home. Roy Lawrence attended Rainbow Assembly meeting in Wiscasset as adviser.
Clinton H. Turner of 14 Deering Street returned home November 2 after three weeks at Memorial hospital for surgery. He is reported recovering satisfactorily and plans to resume duties at his Brunswick barber shop within two weeks.
Superintendent Loring R. Addison attended the advisory committee on cooperative programs in education administration in New England at Harvard University. Mrs. William A. Harris returned home with her infant daughter Anne Burns Harris to 1325 Washington Street from Memorial Hospital.
Mrs Clifford B Wilband entertained her contract club with a luncheon at her High street home Thursday afternoon. The club will meet Wednesday afternoon with Mrs Earl Kimble.
Mr and Mrs Lewis Kenne son and daughter Leonie Ann have returned to their home in Calais after a short visit with Mr and Mrs E Lawrence McCurdy.
Mr and Mrs Fred Morton of Middle Street are visiting Mount Vernon while on a gunning trip with Morton relatives.
Mrs. Lydia Hutchins, teacher at Huse Memorial school, was bitten by a dog in the school yard last week. She remains a patient at Memorial Hospital and is steadily improving.
Mr and Mrs Tih Ly gdyth hosted at Rus sell Street with guests including Mrs Charles O Spear of Windsor Locks and Mrs F X Lucey of land. They were joined by Mr Lucey previously associated with United Distributors. The event followed a Bow Maine football game in Brunswick on Saturday afternoon.
Obituary notice for Mrs. Earlae of Had donfield N SAR Sek of her he Duenpe Ha indicates a local death with sparse biographical detail and formal notice. Proceedings and memorial plans are not detailed in the fragment.
Mr and Mrs Louis Nelson of upper High street mourn the death of William Nelson their brother in law and marine engineer for Babcock Wilcox Co at Bath Iron Works New York He was on vacation and had just visited Staten Island with his wife before news arrived Also mentioned are Mr and Mrs Bruce Buttrick of Portland visiting Mrs Harold Tobey in Willow.
Mr and Mrs Oliver Wass and family leave their furnished Fremont street apartment for Owens property near the grange hall while Mr Wass, on vacation from Brunswick Naval Air Station, serves civil service duties. Mrs Wass, formerly Minnie Diore of Cherryfield, worked at J J Newbury. Also visiting were Mr Harley D True of Norway and Mr Mrs Ernest Freeman at Brigham Cove. Sgt Richard E Soule USMC and Mrs Soule left for Quantico after a weekend with relatives, while Mr and Mrs Douglas Dearborn and son George returned to their Summer Street home from Small Point.
Mrs Russell Snell and sons Wayne and Dean return from relatives in Vinalhaven. Gau dreau family back in South Portland after weekend with Edward Gaudreau Sr. and family. Freda Legard leaves W. T. Grant to work at Bath Iron Works starting Monday. Mrs Pace and daughter Beverly with sister-in-law in city guests of Mark Hanna. Barbara Wilson and friends visit Lasell College student at Auburndale with her family. Michael Teasdale marks first birthday with party. Mrs Converse G Fenn recovers from collar bone fracture two months later.
Deacon and Mrs. George A. Goodwin and Miss Margaret Hawkesworth of Rowley Mass were Armistice Day guests of Rev. and Mrs. Richard J. Schaper on Washington Street.
Members from Bath societies met to clean the hall and outline plans for the coming year including activities led by Pra Thayer Mrs 80 and Cromomrelle wellie.
The event hosted at the Page residence featured Mrs. Harold Safford and Elmer Morse among attendees. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Page of Ld Street planned for Nett November 12 with guests including several local residents.
First Baptist Ladies Circle met in the ladies parlor to sew and plan the December 6 Christmas sale. Lucy Brown served as president in Clyde Pinkham's absence. A follow up meeting is set for Wednesday at two with aim to complete the on hand work and prepare a large display of aprons, fancy work and cooked foods.
Sacred Heart Circle of Daughters of Isabella held an installation at the Knights of Columbus hall Sunday afternoon. Past Regent Jane Plarphry of Lew installed officers with Rev Fr John Belfontaine as guest speaker. Other guests included Remi Circle of Brinishers and multiple circle officers and trustees. A buffet supper followed the ceremony chaired by past regent Louise Arsenault.
The Inner Wheel gathered at Mrs Hollis Garey North Street to hear Desmond preside Phyllis Addison reviewed Needlework Guild efforts The group made and donated several garments and sought a Nov 21 food sale chaired by Mrs Fred D Hill The next meeting will be Nov 20 at Mrs Loring Addison with Mrs Harrison Warner of Freeport to speak on ceramics.
The Armistice Day meeting of the WCTU gathered at Mrs Francis Pearson’s home in Winnegan. Margaretha Bubar presided at the organ as the hymn The Old Rugged Cross opened the session. Mrs Elizabeth Trott led the devotional with Miss Sarah Coombs in charge of prayers.
A 10 wheel milk truck driven by John M. Mulkern of South Portland overturned on Washington Street Sunday morning as he slept briefly before the crash. The main rail line near the scene was blocked, delaying a Bath to Rockland train for about three hours. Damage to railroad property was estimated at 1500 dollars. The driver was hospitalized with shock and possible chest injuries. Neighbors salvaged milk from the scene while a Salvation Army vessel collected some of the spill. Chester W. Newell was in the signal tower at the time of the crash and described the event.
A holiday meeting featured readings and talks including a scripture lesson by Mrs. Bertha ee and Mrs Eleanor Peapmap Poem Lord Give Faith by Mrs Lillian T Hume. Mrs Gladys Farley gave Some Place For You and served as president. Social hour offered sandwiches cakes cookies and tea. Next meeting set for Nov 25 with Mrs Gladys Farley on High Street.
Bath ministers held a Monday meeting in the vestry at 10 o clock with Rev. Laforest Hodgkins presiding. Officers chosen include Richard J. Schaper president Rev. James L. Grant vice president Capt. Jessie Jones secretary treasurer. A Union Thanksgiving service was set for Beacon Street church at eight in the morning. A committee of Rev. Howard F. Cramer and Harold Allen was appointed to arrange. The next meeting is scheduled for December 1 at 10 am with Rev. Charles R. Sims at the vestry.
The Philathea Class of Corliss Street church held its November meeting in the vestry with 20 members and two guests present. They planned a public supper for December 10 at the South End PTA hall, following the Free Will Workers Christmas sale. A social hour featured games and quizzes directed by Mrs. Doris Watson and Louise King. Refreshments were provided by several members.
Mrs Edward C Daley entertained guests with an Afterinvon tea in Washington in honor of Miss Minnie White who has resided with Mrs Daley for several years.
Mrs. Melvin B. Henderson and her infant daughter Melissa have returned to their home on North Street from Memorial Hospital.
Public library adds a diverse list of titles across fiction and non fiction. Highlights include Best American Short Stories Martha Foley Bounty William Donohue Empress of Byzantium Nine Wrong Answers and Murder With Mirrors among mystery picks. Juvenile titles Briar a Collie Mixed Up Twins and Pete s Home Run also feature.
A fragment notes a rare 1860 balloon photo over Boston titled Boston as the Eagle and Wild Goose Se It. The caption hints at early aviation imagery and urban view from above.
Great Lakes freighters hauled more than 50 million net tons of bituminous coal during the 195 season, marking a substantial cargo milestone for the fleet and signaling robust activity in regional energy transportation.
Judith Cobb, two and a half, enters Memorial hospital. Twin Bees Club plans a 7 30 pm meeting at Mrs Ola Lombard's Brunswick home. Various local residents host or visit relatives in Brunswick Portland Bath and Bath Iron Works. Lt J G Patterson enjoys Panama fishing and 95 pound sailfish. Baker couple heads to Florida to pick up yacht for winter at Bahia Mar Yachting Center.
A brown bear and her cub were spotted in Vancouver as the mother used a tree and shed near a garden to maneuver the cub to safety. Francis Stewart witnessed the scene and reported no injuries. Authorities advised caution in the area while the wildlife was guided back toward the woods.
Brandeis A. halfback Ronnie Rain er earns the nickname Mudder after scoring two touchdowns in a muddy game. The text notes England was conquered by Rome between 43 and 80 A.D.
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