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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1946
Page
8
Local column notes the United Nations Service Center serving service members in the nation’s capital as a key stop for short and extended visits. Mentions Pvt Morse praising the center and various residents traveling, visiting, or hosting gatherings in Bath, Portland, and surrounding towns.
Pfe Ardenne Haines of the United States Army has received his honorable discharge and is now living with his parents at 37 York Street. He joined the Army after graduating Morse High School in 1945 and has been posted at various camps across the United States.
The many friends of Ambrose McFadden of Deering street will be pleased to learn he is slowly improving from his recent illness.
Edward DeLong of Philadelphia arrives Saturday to attend the Bowdoin Maine game at Brunswick in company with his parents Mr and Mrs Harold Long of Washington Street They spend the holiday weekend with the Longs.
Mrs Mary Hunnewell of Weelwich resides at 704 Hish Street with Miss Lois Palmer, as she stays at her home.
Edward Sewall of High street attended a Texaco Co dinner at the Copley Plaza hotel Boston honoring 22 men who served the company 30 years. Sewall received a Hamilton wrist watch for long service. Meanwhile Mrs. Charles R. Sims of North street is recovering well from surgery at Knox Memorial hospital Rockland performed earlier in the week.
Mr and Mrs Eastham Guild of Washington Street hosted a luncheon Saturday then traveled to Brunswick to attend Alumni Day at Bowdoin and watch the Maine game. Guests included several out of town friends joining the event.
Mrs Charles Teagle of West Medford Massachusetts has returned home after a short 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, Mr. and Mrs. Abraham Libman, and granddaughter Charon Kligman from Roxbury Massachusetts. They returned to Roxbury Monday afternoon.
Mrs. John G. Morse Jr and children John G. Morse 4th and Frances Mary arrived home Saturday after a month with Mrs Morse’s parents Mr and Mrs G Robert Robie in East Andover New Hampshire.
Miss Frances Hayes a nurse from Brookline Massachusetts spent the weekend with her sister Mrs Edward Jackson on Bluff Road. She was accompanied by her nephew Lee Webb and they returned to Brookline Monday afternoon.
Mr and Mrs Brian M Jewett attended the Bowdoin Maine football game in Brunswick Saturday. They also went to the Maine Central Institute Bridgton Academy game in Pittsfield on Armistice Day. Their daughter Virginia Muzzrell heads home economics at M C L and her husband L J Muzzrell teaches math and coaches Jayvee football at the same school.
Mrs. Walter E. Edge was a Sunday guest of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Sewall at their Washington Street home. She came to attend the Andover game on Saturday, Andover being the school Loyall Harold Edge attends.
Fred Summerton returns from Detroit after visiting for about two weeks as his aunt and uncle Mr and Mrs Allen Brand of Detroit celebrate their 24th wedding anniversary. Jessie Main travels from Eastland Portland to Bath for a few days with her daughter. Grace Whittemore and Elizabeth Whittemore, Morse High graduates, visit relatives as Elizabeth heads to Providence R I for a three month hospital affiliation.
Herbert R. Murphy of 743 Washington Street and Alice M. Smith of Wiscasset and late Mr. Smith filed intentions at the City Clerk's office. The couple comes from Sebasco and Wiscasset, with Murphy son of Jo L. Murphy and Smith daughter of Mrs. William S. Smith.
Capt and Mrs Mellis Gates U S N of South Paris were weekend guests of Admiral and Mrs Claude S Gillette in Washington Street. Cards announce the birth of a son to Mr and Mrs Philip Wade of New Canaan Conn born at Sloane Maternity Hospital Nis Armistice Day. Mrs Wade is granddaughter of Mr and Mrs Oliver Moses of this city formerly Frances Shaughnessy. Mr and Mrs Fred O Stayward Jr of Portland visited Bath relatives over the weekend.
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 and the church choir provided excellent, enjoyed music.
Gerard Nelson of the Merchant Marine Corps stayed at the home of his parents Mr and Mrs Louis Nelson on High Street during the holiday weekend.
The Misses Barbara and Nel Page daughters of Mr and Mrs Marius H Page of Academy Street returned to their studies at the State Teachers College at Gorham Monday afternoon. They were accompanied by Miss Phyllis Barber roommate of Miss Barbara Page who had been their weekend guest.
Loyal F. Sewall of New York City is spending a few days with his brother and sister in law Mr and Mrs Arthur Sewall second on Washington street during a brief visit.
Mr and Mrs F C Danforth of High street returned home Friday evening after a winter trip to San Francisco California. They traveled with friends by car to the coast and then returned by train as their companions remained in California for the winter.
Mrs Eastham Guild of Washington Street and Missay Mac Kinnon of Topsham left Monday for a few days in New York City. They were overnight guests of Mrs Guild's sister Mrs Paul Timer of Wilton Conn. The trip is by motor.
The Bath Iron Works will host the annual meeting of Naval Architects and Engineers on Wednesday evening at the Wa Astoria Hotel ballroom. J Newell will conclude his presidency and a successor will be chosen. Mrs Anna Conley is ill at the Rial Hospital, possibly requiring surgery. A dinner party for Miss Jean Low features guests Sally and Jane Grant and Mrs Edith Low. Barbara Preney vacationed with family on Academy street. A daughter named Dorcas was born to Mr and Mrs Robert Dowling at Bath Memorial hospital weighing six pounds 15 ounces.
Major and Mrs. Arthur E Sturtevant and daughter Elaine visited relatives in Allen street and Boothbay Harbor after arriving from Tucson. Addison McInnes, MIT student, spent the weekend with Duncan and McInnes of Pearl street. Robert Colley and family moved from 32 Chestnut to 34 Snow Park as Leonard Gregory relocates to Florida. Frank W Perkins settled into a newly purchased home at 937 High Street, the former George A Churchill residence.
Miss Barbara Esmond daughter of Mrs William Esmond of Willowstreet returned to her home Sunday from Memorial Hospital where she was a patient following an appendectomy. She is a member of Morse High School junior class. Richard Dennison and sisters Judith and Jean university of Maine students passed Armistice Day recess with their parents on Green Street. Archibald Main Sr Archibald Main Jr and Duncan McInnes families left for New York City to attend the annual meeting of the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers.
James Franklin Farnham, son in law of Mr and Mrs Arthur L Perkins of Middle street, is a surgical patient at Portsmouth New Hampshire hospital under Dr L Dean Webber and Dr Frederick S Gray. Mr and Mrs Henry C Wright of Washington street entertained informally Saturday afternoon at their home after the Par aot Maine game in Brunswick.
Miss Beverly Curran a Becker Junior College freshman Worcester Massachusetts spent weekend and holiday recess with her parents Mr and Mrs Ambrose Curran in Brunswick Maine during the break.
Mrs John A Greene of Leon ard court departed Tuesday by train to New York City after word of the serious illness of her brother Francis Hawkes a former Bath man.
Mrs Linwood Boardman and Mrs Linwood Wright of Gardiner visited Saturday with Mrs Boardman's daughter Miss Mary Boardman and son Laurence Boardman on Fioral Street.
Miss Carolyn Carpenter daughter of Mr and Mrs Alfred E Carpenter of High Street returned to Jackson College Boston Monday afternoon after spending the weekend at home.
Last week’s meeting led by Miss Barbara Dunton and Miss Carol Stover planned the Christmas sale. Members, including Inter Are, will make articles for the sale. The next gathering with Mrs. Grant on December 4 will focus on filling candy boxes for the Christmas tree.
Members of the Beacon Street Church Women’s Society met in the parsonage to sew for the December 4 Christmas sale. They discussed plans, menu items likely potted beef, and arranged an all day sewing session at the vestry with boxed lunches and hot coffee.
The Postmen's Auxiliary met Wednesday evening with Mrs. Lloyd Hooker. Officers elected include Athena Gillespie president Pearl Fanguay vice president Marguerite Cornish secretary Velma Cornish treasurer and Sarah Wakefield mistress at arms. Installation set for January 1 at Miss Velma Cornish's home on Weeks Street for a New Year's tree party. They approved meeting every two months. Afghan work for the American Red Cross began and will be completed at home before the January meeting. Social time followed with refreshments. Attendees included Cy rus B. Varney John Gillespie James McLaughlin Joseph McLaughlin Lloyd Hooker Dwinal Cornish Oscar Tanguay and others.
The Central church Ladies aid met in the parish house with a large turnout and planned a rummage sale for November 14 at two o'clock. The committee includes Mrs. Dura L Howard Mrs. N Gratz Jackson Mrs Charles Jackson Mrs Emma Ehlers Mrs Annie Boney Mrs Luther S Thompson and Mrs Nellie Lord. Refreshments were provided by hostesses Mrs Alfred Rowe and Mrs Eugene Sprague.
The Lionsesses club met Thursday evening at Witch Spring Inn with dinner at 6 30. Mrs Cecil Rowland chaired a business meeting approving donations of 10 to the Hospital drive 5 to the YMCA drive 5 to the Needlework Guild and requesting members to contribute to Ye Olde Tyme Faire. A social hour followed in lieu of a program with guest Mrs Nelson Orridge present.
The Inner Wheel gathered at Mrs. Phyllis Addison’s home noon with members present. They voted to donate 25 dollars to the hospital drive and to run a booth at Ye Guide Tyme Fair selling secondhand funny books. Mrs. Alice Kennedy heads the booth. Next meeting is November 23 at Toll House Inn for lunch at 1.39 p.m. Members arrange their own transport.
Mrs Ethel Potter named president at the lodge meeting. Plans outlined for a November 19 sale at the downstairs hall with Mrs Elleibs in charge. Four aid plans discussed and a program committee announced with Mrs Bertha Ward and Miss Alice Johnson named. supper planned at six. June 1947 anniversary noted and cooperation with Beth City urged.
The Women’s Society of Christian Service met with pastor’s wife Mrs Alfred Ives and co hosts Mrs Jane Shea Miss Bessie Clark. President Mrs Leland Plummer appointed a visitation committee for December. The Christmas sale and supper were set for December 4.
The Cosmopolitan Club of Cosmopolitan Gatwr hosted Samuel A. Brocato who spoke on wool from ewe to you with slides of mills in Houston and Guilford. Coloratura soprano Abbie Harvey sang several selections. cake celebrated Mrs. William Palmer’s birthday as members planned a food table for Ye Olde Tyme Faire.
The Ladies sewing circle of the First Baptist Church gathered for a session, sharing fabrics, patterns, and fellowship as they completed a project for community aid.
Committees for the sale include Mrs Herbert with Mrs Jennie named in charge of the meat menu. A luncheon emphasis and salad offerings frame the event. Local organizers invite participation and support for the community sale.
A Nightingale Club gathering continued into winter and spring with King presenting tickets to invited guests Miss Bertha Belrose and Mrs. Richard Renshaw. The remainder of the evening featured card games among attendees.
The glee club votes on selecting a name to be announced at the upcoming gathering. Members propose options and cast ballots as they prepare for future performances.
The Cub Pack of Winter Street church met in the men's parlors for a gathering of boys around one year of age registered. K Blair Hodge served as pack den chief with Ernest and Leslie Shumway as den chiefs. Two den mothers, Mrs Chester Sorensen and Evelyn F Harrison, assisted.
Twenty two members met Thursday at Mrs. More's Winnegaree home with Mrs. Kenneth Wood assisting. A lobster supper was served at 6:30. Miss Eleanor Danforth presided and plans for winter activities including an apron sale before Christmas were discussed.
Club 42 met at its rooms to discuss sponsoring a booth at Ye Olde Tyme Faire and announced co chairmen for the annual Thanksgiving raffle Mrs Carl Meister and Mrs Francis Sarkis were appointed. Starting this week tickets weekly gift 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.
The Co-Workers met at First Baptist Church on Tuesday evening with Mrs. Nellie Hynes on Oak Street. Committees were appointed to prepare a slate for the December activities. Edith Miller was named to oversee bringing in the slate.
Pine Cone Girl Scouts met under leader Mrs Davies with Linden Parker as scribe and Shirley Clark serving as treasurer for the group’s activities and records.
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