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
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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1946
Page
4
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
Friends of Ambrose McFadden of Deering street note slow improvement following a recent illness.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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. Charles Teagle of West Medford Massachusetts returns home after a brief visit with her mother Mrs. Herbert Groves and Mr Groves on Valley Road.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Addison McInnes of M. I. T. spent the weekend and holiday with Mr. and Mrs. Innes of Pearl Yee Fane, visiting Dungan’s presents.
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.
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.
Mr and Mrs Henry C Wright of Washington Street entertained informally Saturday afternoon at their home following the Bowdoin Maine football game in Brunswick.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The glee club elected sophomores and seniors under the direction of Miss name. New ads and selections will be made at the next meeting.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
Pine Cone Girl Scouts gathered with their leader Mrs G Devies a Virginia Parker scribe and Shirley Clark treasurer for a planning session.
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