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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Nov 14, 1946

Page

4

Bath News Highlights of Travels and Local People

Local notes from Bath cover visits to Florida and Maine, with residents of West Bath and Brunswick traveling for winter stays. Military and business moves include Ar

Ambrose McFadden Improves After Illness

Friends of Ambrose McFadden of Deering street note slow improvement following a recent illness.

Ambrose McFadden Deering Street

Philadelphia man visits Bowdoin Maine game in Brunswick

Edward DeLong of Philadelphia arrived Saturday to attend the Bowdoin Maine game at Brunswick with his aunt and uncle Mr. and Mrs. Harold Long of Washington Street, sharing a holiday weekend.

Edward DeLong Philadelphia Brunswick Harold Long Washington Street

Mrs Hunnewell Aloft With Miss Palmer at 704 Hizn Street

Mrs Mary Hunnewell of Weelwich is living at the home of Miss Lois Palmer, 704 Hizn Street, continuing a family arrangement noted in local society listings.

Mary Hunnewell Weelwich Lois Palmer Hizn Street

Trott Housewarming Hosted by Local Friends

Mr and Mrs Richard Trott of 1299 High street hosted a Tuesday last week housewarming. Guests included Granville Colby Homer Johnson Thelma Knight Melvin Howe Everett Pinkham Arson Delano Arthur Fred Quimby Jarvis Snyder Richard Hersom Brown the Trott parents James De Witt and young Dicky Trott.

Richard Trott High Street Joseph Mullaney Granville Colby Homer Johnson Thelma Knight Melvin Howe Everett Pinkham Arson Delano Arthur Fred Quimby Jarvis Snyder Richard Hersom Brown Trott James de- Witt Dicky Trott

Drake Visits Bowdoin Bowdoin Maine Game With Cats

William P. Drake of Berwyn Pa arrived Friday to spend the weekend with his cats Mr and Mrs Freder Day at Bowdoin College as the Bowdoin Maine game proceeded.

William P. Drake Berwyn Mrs Freder Bowdoin

Texaco honors 22 employees with 30 years of service

Edward Sewall of High street attended a dinner at the Copley Plaza hotel in Boston hosted by Texaco Co. honoring 22 men for 30 years of service. Sewall received a Hamilton wrist watch as a token of appreciation.

Edward Sewall High Street Texaco Co Copley Plaza Boston Sewall Hamilton

Mrs Sims Recuperating After Knox Memorial Hospital Surgery

Friends of Mrs. Charles R. Sims of North Street report she is recovering well from surgery performed at Knox Memorial hospital in Rockland earlier in the week.

Charles R. Sims North Street Knox Memorial Hospital Rockland Anna Conley Academy Street Therial Hospital

Eastham Guilds Host Alumni Day Luncheon Ahead of Bowdoin Game

Mr and Mrs Eastham Guild of Washington street hosted a luncheon at their home on Saturday before traveling to Brunswick to attend Bowdoin College Alumni Day and the Bowdoin Maine game. Several out of town friends joined the gathering and event.

Mrs Teagle Visits Family in Medford

Mrs. Charles Teagle of West Medford Massachusetts returns home after a brief visit with her mother Mrs. Herbert Groves and Mr Groves on Valley Road.

Charles Teagle West Medford Mass Herbert Groves Mr. Groves Valleyroag

Washington residents host family over weekend

Mr and Mrs Solomon K Greenblatt of Washington street hosted their son Abraham Libman and granddaughter Charon Kligman with Abraham Libman from Roxbury Massachusetts over the weekend. They returned to Roxbury Monday afternoon.

Solomon K. Greenblatt Washington Street Abraham Abraham Libman Charon Kligman Roxbury Mass

Morse Family Returns From Maine Visit

Mrs. John G. Morse Jr and her children John G. Morse 4th and Frances Mary returned home Saturday after spending a month with Mrs. Morse’s parents Mr. and Mrs. G. Robert Robie in East Andover New Hampshire.

John G. Morse Frances Mary

Miss Hayes Visits Sister in Bluff Road Weekend

Miss Frances Hayes of Brookline Massachusetts was the weekend guest of her sister Mrs Edward Jackson on Bluff Road. She was accompanied by her nephew Lee Webb. They returned to Brookline Monday afternoon.

Frances Hayes, R. N Brookline Mass Edward Jackson Bluff Road Lee Webb

Bowdoin Maine game attendees linked to MCI Bridgton staff

Mr and Mrs Brian M Jewett attended the Bowdoin Maine football game in Brunswick Saturday and the Maine Central Institute Bridgton Academy game in Pittsfield on Armistice Day. Their daughter Virginia Muzzrell heads the Home Economics Department at MCI and her husband L J Muzzrell teaches math and coaches the Jayvee team at the same school.

Brian M. Jewett Brunswick Maine Central Institute-Bridgton Academy Pittsfield Virginia Muzzrell L. J. Muzzrell Jayvee

Edge attends Andover game with Sewalls

Mrs. Walter E. Edge visits Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Sewall at their Washington Street home. She attends the Andover game on Saturday, supporting Loyall Harold Edge, her son enrolled at Andover School.

Walter E. Edge Arthur Sewall Washington Street Edge Andover Loyall Harold Edge

Fred Summerton Visits Detroit Relatives On Birthday

Fred Summerton of Washington street returned from Detroit Michigan where he visited his grandmother Mrs Annie Summerton who celebrated her 93rd birthday. Her vitality impressed the family as aunt and uncle Mr and Mrs Allen Brand of Detroit marked their 24th wedding anniversary on the same day. Summerton was away from Bath about two weeks.

Fred Summerton Washington Street Detroit Mich Annie Summerton Allenbrand Summertone Bath

Local Residents Visit Family Centers During Break

Mrs. Jessie Main, wintering in Eastland Portland, visits daughter Mrs. Justus H. Miller and family on Garden street. Grace Whittemore, Farmington Normal student, spends holiday with mother El lery Whittemore of Tarbox street. Elizabeth Whittemore, nurse at Central Maine General Hospital Lewiston, weekends with family before three month affiliation at Charles B Chapin Hospital Providence R I. Both Whittemores are Morse High graduates.

Jessie Main Eastland Portland Justus H. Miller Garden Street Grace Whittemore Farmington Normal State Teachers College Ellery Whittemore Tarbox Street Elizabeth Whittmore Central Maine General Hospital Lewiston Whittemore Providence, R. L Charles B. Chapin Hospital Morse High

Marriage Intentions Filed In City Clerk Office

Herbert R. Murphy of 743 Washington Street and Alice M. Smith of Wiscasset filed intentions to marry. Capt. Mellis Gates USN and Mrs Gates hosted weekend guests Admiral Claude S. Gillette and Mrs Gillette in Bath. A son was born to Philip Wade and his wife at Sloane Maternity Hospital Armistice Day. Wade’s wife is Frances Shaughnessy. Fred O. Slayward Jr. and wife visit Bath relatives.

Herbert R. Murphy Washington Street John L. Murphy Sebasco Alice M. Smith William S. Smith Wiscasset Mr. Smith Mellis Gates South Paris Claude S. Gillette Philip Wade New Canaan Fred O. Slayward, Jr Portland Bath

Reverend Hodgkins Delivers Sermon at Central Church

A large audience welcomed Rev. Laforest E. Hodgkins of Fall River Mass as guest preacher at Central church Sunday morning. His sermon titled Three Steps to God drew much interest from the congregation as the church choir provided excellent music.

Laforest E. Hodgkins Fall River Mass Central Church Steps To God

Merchant Marine Corps Seaman Gerard Nelson at Home Over Holiday

Gerard Nelson of the Merchant Marine Corps spent the holiday weekend at the home of his parents Mr and Mrs Louis Nelson on High Street.

Gerard Nelson Merchant Marine Corps Mrs Louis Nelson High Street

Page Daughters Return to Gorham After Weekend Visit

Misses Barbara and Nel Page accompanied by Miss Phyllis Barber return to State Teachers College Gorham after spending the weekend at Academy street home of Mr and Mrs Marius H Page. The two Page sisters and guest spent the holiday period at their residence before resuming studies Monday afternoon.

Barbara Nellie Page Marius H. Page Academy Street State Teachers College Gorham Phyllis Barber Barbara Page

Loyall F Sewall Visiting Brother in Washington Street

Loyall F. Sewall of New York City is spending a few days with his brother and sister-in-law Mr and Mrs Arthur Sewall 2nd on Washington street.

Loyall F. Sewall New York City Arthur Sewall Washington Street

Danforths Return From California Trip

Mr and Mrs F C Danforth of High Street have returned home after an enjoyable motor trip to San Francisco California They traveled with friends who stayed in California for the winter and arrived home Friday evening.

F. C. Danforth High Street San Francisco Calif California

Visiting trio tours New York by motor from Maine

Mrs Eastham Guild of Washing ton street and Miss Mary Mac Kinnon of Topsham left Menda for a few days in New York City. They stayed overnight Monday with Mrs Guild's sister Mrs Paul Timer of Wilton, Connecticut. They traveled by motor.

Eastham Guild Washington Street Mary MacKinnon Topsham Menda New Yor City Guild Paul Timer Wilton, Conn

Banquet set for Naval Architects Society annual meeting

The meeting includes a display of metrical papers and a principal address by John L. Sie. Twenty key Bath Works men will attend with two tables reserved. Mr Newell will end his service as treasurer and a successor will be chosen. Local notices mention illness and a new baby born to former Bath residents.

Ann of of Naval Architects Marine Enof Heig Wa -Astoria John L. Sie Bath Works Newell

Local family visitors from Tucson stop with Allen street residents

Major and Mrs. Arthur E. Sturtevant and daughter Elaine arrived from Tucson, Arizona, and are visiting Mr. and Mrs. R. P. Sturtevant of Allen Street and Mr. and Mrs. J. Vane Bell of Boothbay.

Arthur E. Sturtevant Elaine Tucson Ariz R. P. Sturtevant Allen Street Re. J. Vane Bell Boothbay

Addison McInnes Visits Dungan Parents in Pearl Yeefane

Addison McInnes of M. I. T. spent the weekend and holiday with Mr. and Mrs. Innes of Pearl Yee Fane, visiting Dungan’s presents.

Addison McInnes Dungan Mrs. Innes Pearl Yee

Local moves shift homes on Chestnut and High streets

Mr and Mrs Robert Colley moved from 32 Chestnut to 34 Snow Park formerly occupied by Mr and Mrs Leonard F Gregory who have moved to Florida. Mr and Mrs Frank W Perkins moved into 937 High Street the former George A Churchill home. Miss Barbara Esmond returned home from Memorial Hospital after an appendectomy. Richard Dennison and sisters Judith and Jean, University of Maine students, spent Armistice Day recess with their parents. Archibald M Main Sr and Jr and Duncan McInnes left for New York City for the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers annual meeting.

Robert Colley Chestnut Street Snow Park Leonard F. Gregory Gregory Florida Frank W. Perkins High Street George A. Churchill Barbara Esmond William Esmond Willow Street Memorial Hospital Esmond Morse High Richard Dennison Judith Jean University of Maine William Dennison Green Street Archibald M. Main, Sr Archibald M. Main, Jr Duncan McIinnes New York City The Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers

Farnham Patient at Portsmouth Hospital Under Care

James Franklin Farnham, son-in-law of Mr and Mrs Arthur L Perkins of Middlestreet, is a surgical patient at Ports mouth Hospital in New Hampshire. He is under the care of Drs L Dean Webber and Frederick S Gray.

James Franklin Farnham Arthur L. Perkins Middlestreet Portsmouth, N. H. Hospital

Wrights host after Bowdoin Maine game in Brunswick

Mr and Mrs Henry C Wright of Washington Street entertained informally Saturday afternoon at their home following the Bowdoin Maine football game in Brunswick.

Henry C. Wright Washington Street Brunswick

Miss Beverly Curran Spends Break With Parents

Miss Beverly Curran a freshman at Becker Junior College Worcester Massachusetts spent the weekend and holiday recess with her parents Mr and Mrs Ambrose Curran at Brunswick Road Brunswick Road

Beverly Curran Becker Junior College Worcester Mass Ambrose Curran Brunswick Road

Mrs Greene Leaves for New York After Ill Brother

Mrs John A. Greene of Leon ard court departed Tuesday by train to New York City. She travels after a telegram reporting her brother Francis Hawkes, a former Bath man, is seriously ill.

John A. Greene Leonard Court New York City Francis Hawkes

Mrs Linwood Boardman Guests Visit In Floral Street

Mrs Linwood Boardman and Mrs Linwood Wright of Gardiner visited Saturday with Boardman's daughter Miss Mary Boardman and son Laurence Boardman on Floral Street.

Linwood Boardman Linwood Wright Gardiner

Miss Carolyn Carpenter Returns to Jackson College

Miss Carolyn Carpenter daughter of Mr and Mrs Alfred E Carpenter of High Street returns to Jackson College Boston Monday after spending the weekend at home.

Carolyn Carpenter Alfred E. Carpenter High Street Jackson College Boston

Christmas Sale Preparations By First Baptist Class

The First Baptist class of intermediate girls plans a Christmas sale led by teacher Mrs J Russell Grant. The next meeting with Mrs Grant is Dec 4 to fill candy boxes for the Christmas tree. Hostesses were Miss Katherine Clark and Miss Barbara Dunton with refreshments.

J. Russell Grant Grant Ian Cummings Katherine Clark Barbara Dunton

Beacon Street Women Prepare Christmas Sale Items

Members of the Women's Society for Christian Service at Beacon Street Church met in the parsonage to sew for the December 4 sale. They discussed plans and a probable potted beef menu. The group met from 12:30 to 4:00 and will meet again at the vestry for an all day session with boxed lunches and hot coffee provided.

Women’s Society For Christian Service Beacon Street

Postmen Auxiliary Elects Officers for New Year

The Postmen's Auxiliary met Wednesday evening with Mrs. Lloyd Hooker. Officers elected were Mrs. Athena Gillespie president, Mrs. Pearl Tanguay vice president, Mrs. Marguerite Cornish secretary, Velma Cornish treasurer, and Mrs. Sarah mistress at arms. Installation will occur at the January meeting at Velma Cornish's home on Weeks Street during the New Year's tree party. The group voted to meet bimonthly. They worked on an Afghan for the American Red Cross, to be finished at home by January. Social time followed with refreshments served by the hostess. Attending were Mrs. Cyrus B. Varney, Mrs. John Gillespie, Mrs. James McLaughlin, Mrs. Joseph McLaughlin, Mrs. Lloyd Hooker, Mrs. Dwinal Cornish, Mrs. Oscar Tanguay, Mrs. Sarah Wakefield, and Miss Velma Cornish.

Lloyd Hooker Middle Street Athena Gillespie Pearl Tanguay Marguerite Cornish Velma Cornish Sarah Mistress Weeks Street American Red Cross Cyrus B. Varney John Gillespie James McLaughlin Joseph McLaughlin Dwinal Cornish Oscar Tanguay Sarah Wakefield

Central Ladies Aid Plans Rummage Sale At Parish House

The Ladies aid of Central church met in the parish house with large attendance. They scheduled a rummage sale for November 14 at two oclock. Committee members include Mrs. Dora L Howard Mrs. N Gratz Jackson Mrs. Charles Jackson Mrs. Emma Ehlers Mrs. Annie Bonney Mrs. Luther S. Thompson and Mrs. Nellie Lord. Refreshments were served by hostesses Mrs. Alfred Rowe and Mrs. Eugene Sprague.

Ladies Aid of Central Church Dora L. Howard N. Gratz Jackson Charles Jackson Emma Ehlers Annie Bonney Luther S. Thompson Nellie Lord Alfred Rowe Eugene Sprague

Lions Club Evening Includes Donations Drive Support

The Lions Ladies met at Witch Spring Inn on Thursday with dinner at 6 30. Mrs Cecil Rowland presided over a business meeting approving donations of 10 to the Hospital drive 5 to the YMCA drive 5 to the Needlework Guild and asking members for Ye Olde Tyme Faire contributions. A social hour followed as no program was planned. Mrs Nelson Orridge attended as a guest.

Lionesses Club Witch Spring Inn Cecil Rowland YMCA Needlework Guild Nelson Orridge

Inner Wheel Meets At Mrs Addison Home

The Inner Wheel group met at Mrs. Phyllis Addison’s home with 18 members present. A new member, Mrs. Ida Lemont, was welcomed, a $25 hospital drive donation was approved, and a booth was planned for Ye Qide Tyme Faire selling secondhand books.

Phyllis Addison Center Street Med Ida Lemont Alice Kennedy Toll House Inm

Odd Fellows Plan Hospital Drive and Anniversary Events

The lodge votes to contribute to Hospital Dripped plans and to hold a November 19 supper for members. Mrs. Pearl Reed is appointed to represent the lodge on the committee for the anniversary in June 1947. Mrs. Bertha Ward and Miss Alice Johnson are named to prepare the next meeting program.

Aderon Ae Wellin Ekates Odd Fellows ‘Hall Jine Coombs Noble Grand Pearl Reed Te Syn Aversary Bertha Ward Alice Johnson

Beacon Street church Women plan Dec 4 sale supper

The Women's Society of Christian Service led by Jane Shea and Miss Bessie Clark set December 4 for a Christmas sale and supper. President Leland Plummer welcomed back Vice President Paul Moore after illness as committees were to be named.

Women’s Society of Christian Service Beacon Street Jane Shea Bessie Clark Leland Plummer Paul Moore Everett G. Lemont Hallowell Ives Portland A Drake Loring ‘Stiles Blancheree Irving Varney Omar Stevens Hazel Young Arthur Packard Children's A Crocker Aise Clark Fred Pinkham Crare Frances St. Martin Mattie Bachelder Clifton Tedford

Cosmopolitan Club Hosts Wool Lecture and Singers

The Cosmopolitan Club featured Samuel A. Brocato with an illustrated talk "From Ewe to You" on wool, shown at Houston and Guilford mills. Soprano Abbie Harvey sang with piano accompaniment, refreshments followed, and a birthday cake honored Mrs. William Palmer.

Cosmopolitan Club Isadore Singer Samuel A. Brocato Gorham State Teachers College Houston Guilford Abbie Harvey Harry Ring William Palmer Progressive Union

Baptist Ladies Circle Seeks Outreach in Local Church

The First Baptist Church Ladies Sewing Circle met to plan outreach activities and community service projects. Members discussed coordinating garments and crafts for church programs and proposed a schedule for future meetings.

Ladies Sewing Circle of The First Baptist Church

Local Sale Committees Plan Charity Event

A kitchen gathering will feature a meat menu and salads. Committees for the sale include Mrs. Herbert Worrey and Mrs. Ada Larrabee with quilt displays led by Mrs. Gertrude Wakefield and Mrs. Marvyn Strout. Mrs. Gilbert Young acts as chair.

Herbert Worrey Ada Larrabee Gertrude Wakefield Marvyn Strout Fancy Gilbert Young

Nightingale Club to sponsor blanket at Ye T Faire

The Nightingale Club plans a Dec 6 blanket sponsorship at Ye T. Faire with Mrs. Emery Footer and Mrs. Davis among organizers. The club meets the first Monday each month and will host a gathering with Mrs. Lemont and other guests.

J. Emery Footer Davis Ed Footer Ward A Lemont

Glee Club Elects Sophomores and Seniors

The glee club elected sophomores and seniors under the direction of Miss name. New ads and selections will be made at the next meeting.

Senorm Ads Miss Name

Cub Pack meeting at Winter Street church

The Cub Pack of the Winter Street church met Friday evening in the men's parlor. Twenty two boys aged 9 to 11 attended under den chief K Blair and Leslie Shumway. Two den mothers, Mrs. Chester Sorensen and Evelyn F Harrison, assisted.

Winter Street K. Blair Leslie Shumway Chester Sorensen Evelyn F. Harrison

Genesta Circle Local Meeting and Planned Fundraiser

Twenty two members of Genesta sewing circle met Thursday at the home of Mrs. in Winnegance with Mrs. Kenneth Wood assisting. A lobster supper was served at 6 30 p m chaired by Mrs. Fred Osgood. Plans included an apron sale before Christmas and a money making project for the fall. Work began on the Afghan project as part of the circle’s activities.

Genesta Sewing Circle Herbert Winnegance Kenneth Wood Fred Osgood Iedie Emee Mise Eleanor Danforth Ie Cine

Sterling Bible Class at Cliss Street Church Metre

A fragmentary notice mentions a Sterling Bible Class held at the Cliss Street church location. Details are incomplete, but the event appears to be a local church gathering with possible schedule notes.

Sterling Bible Class Cliss Street Church

Far and Near Society Society Report

The column notes ongoing social visits with Mrs Harold Walk and her acquaintances continuing this week. It highlights community engagement and local gatherings described in brief, society notes from the weekly page.

Club 42 Raffle and New Member Welcome

Club 42 met at its rooms for a Thanksgiving becket raffle. Starting this week tickets for the Nurses Alumni dance are raffled to members weekly. An attractive box of notepaper donated by Mrs Hazel Adams was won by Miss Patricia O Reilly. The club welcomed its newest member Mrs Barbara Child.

Club 42 Nurses Hazel Adams Patricia. O'Reilly Barbara Child

Co-Workers Class Committees Appointed for Annex

Committees were appointed to annex the wire work site on North Street. on December 10 the event will include Mrs. Lena Stover, Nellie Hynes and Mrs. Miller handling refreshments and entertainment. A slate of officers for the December meeting was to be brought in under Mrs Mae Armstrong and others. Devotions were led by Mrs Gertrude Wakefield.

Ee Wirs Vra North Street Sereee Eee Stover Lena Nellie Hynes Miller Mae Armstrong Hare Orrey Gertrude Wakefield

Pine Cone Girl Scouts Meet With Leader and Members

Pine Cone Girl Scouts gathered with their leader Mrs G Devies a Virginia Parker scribe and Shirley Clark treasurer for a planning session.

Pine Cone Girl Scouts

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