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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Nov 15, 1945

Page

6

Social events and locals fill Bath pages in autumn notes

Miss Josephine Campbell and First Lieut. Frank A. Allen wed at Machias Congregational Church in a ceremony witnessed by relatives. The column runs through marriages births travels and civic news, naming numerous Bath area residents and guests, including former shipyard associates, service members, and out of town visitors.

Josephine O'B. Campbell Colin J. Campbell Machias Frank A. Allen Jake Allen Atlanta Campbell Bath Bath Tron Works

Bath groups plan fair and meetings at church

The Woman's Society for Christian Service of Beacon Street church met at the parsonage. Plans were laid for the annual Christmas fair with an all day vestry meeting and dress making for dolls plus novelties. Committees for the fair were named and a turkey supper organized. Members discussed a three act play for February or March, and a Bath Council rep will be named soon.

Woman’'s’ Society For Christian Service Beacon Street Paul Moore Leland Plummer Frances St. Martin Margaret Wilson Hazel Young Charles Kinney William Shea Irving Varney William Craft John Howe Arthur Packard Avadna Drake

Lowell Temple Pythian Sisters Meet and Honor Members

Lowell Temple Pythian Sisters met last Wednesday for degree conferral. Mrs. Asenith Haggett received a birthday gift from the temple. Past chiefs in Portland heard a report by Mrs. Jane Shea, Sarah Potter, and Mrs. Viola Melzard. Lawrence Briggs resigned as degree master before leaving the city. A public supper next Wednesday, run by the degree staff, will fund equipment. Penny match winner was Mrs Frances Knights and the mystery prize went to Mrs Agnes Perry.

Lowell Frances Knights Agnes Perry

Queen Esther Rebekah Lodge Holds Obligation Night

Queen Esther Rebekah lodge met Tuesday of last week with Mrs Eva Lemont presiding. An impressive candle light service featured all officers. Julia Field and Georgia Pierce sang a duet and Lulu Lemont gave a reading. Guests included District Deputy President Louise Stevens and Cecille Barbour from Brunswick. A public supper preceded the meeting. suppers will be held each Tuesday at seven.

Queen Esther Rebekah Lodge Noble Grand Eva Lemont Julia Field Georgia Pierce Lulu Lemont Louise Stevens Brunswick Cecille Barbour Brunswick Lodge

Iota Sigma Society Elects Scotch Auction At Next Meeting

Iota Sigma Sorority met Tuesday evening with President Mrs. Edward McGuigan. A Scotch auction was voted for the next meeting and plans were made to sell dime calendars again this year. The program on Citizenship was led by Mrs. Harriet Fraser and discussed by members. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Roland Hanscom Mrs. Otta Womaska and Mrs. Raymond Flowers. A welcome back was given to former member Mrs. Albert Dunton who returned from Norfolk Va with her husband after discharge. Mrs. Robert Jewell and Mrs. Edward Waters will entertain at the next meeting.

Iota Sigma Sorority Edward McGuiggan Middle Street Harriet Fraser Roland Hanscom Otta Womaska Raymond Flowers Albert Dunton Beulah Pratt Norfolk Dunton Robert Jewell Edward Waters

Bath Teachers Club Meets at Morse High School

The Bath Teachers club gathered Thursday evening at Morse High School with 70 members present to discuss upcoming events and share updates on school programs and teacher initiatives.

Bath Teachers Club Morse High School

Free Will Workers Plan Christmas Late at South End P T A

Free Will Workers of Corliss Street church met in the vestry Wednesday of last week. Mrs Harold Walker presided. Plans were completed for a Christmas late event to be held November 28 in the Washington street rooms of the South End P T A.

Corliss Street Church Harold Walker Washington Street South End

Winter Street Aid Holds Friday Luncheon at Noon

Ladies Aid of Winter Street church met Friday for a 12 30 luncheon. Co chairs were Mrs M Irish and Miss Alice Varney. 55 attended. Lobster salad supper tickets go on sale November 28 via Mrs Arthur Lemont, Mrs Joseph Purdue, and Mrs Clifford Wilband. Miss Clare Coombs spoke on Mexico. Hostesses for next week are Mrs Clifford Wilband, Mrs Lewis Gannon, Mrs Fred Emmons, and Mrs Charles Nelson.

Ladies Aid of Winter Street Allen’ M. Irish Alice Varney Samuel Cressey Walter Wiggin Clarence W. Morse Isabelle Carter Abigail Carter Carl Albee Ruth Henry Cecil Paine John A. Morse John Sylvester Robert Colley Fred Irish Joseph O. Purdue Clare Coombs Sarah Hitchcock Elsie Solson Arthur C. Lemont Clifford Wilband Mexico Lewis F. Gannon Fred Emmons Charles Nelson

Wives Club Holds Final Meeting At USO

Army and Navy Wives club met at the USO for a final business session led by president Mrs. Vernon Stuber. Treasurer Mrs. Harry Boucher reported, and Henry Trowbridge sent thanks for the group’s Navy Day volunteer efforts. Pin recipients honored included Mrs. Boucher, Mrs. Parker, Mrs. Webber, Mrs. Stuber, Mrs. La Rose, Mrs. MacDonald, Mrs. Vomaska, and Mrs. Stanton Jr.

Army and Navy Wives Club USO Vernon Stuber Harry Boucher Henry Trowbridge Edward Parker Harold Webber Kenneth la Rose E. O. MacDonald Otto Vomaska Harold Stanton, Jr

Winter Street Men's Club elects officers and honors Boy Scouts

The Winter Street Church Men's Club met Thursday night with strong attendance. Clinton D. Wilson was reelected president, Henry D. Small vice president, Crah B. Richmond secretary, and Edgar D. Leavitt treasurer. They voted to entertain the tenth anniversary of the Winter Street Church Boy Scouts on November 29 with a supper and program.

Winter Street Church Clinton D. Wilson Henry D. Small Crah B. Richmond Edgar D. Leavitt Boy Scouts of

Huse P T A Meets in School Auditorium

Huse Memorial P T A held a Thursday afternoon meeting in the school auditorium with B Hambiett presiding. Mrs Hambiett gave an report on the recent Parent-Teacher convention. Plans were made for a rummage sale at the school on Nov 30 chaired by Mrs Alexander Burgess and Mrs William Edgett. Miss Eleanor Danforth urged member cooperation.

Huse Memorial P. T. A B. Hambiett Hambiett Alexander Burgess William Edgett Eleanor Danforth Cooper

Bath P T A plans Christmas operetta and party

Members assist in costumes for the December 12 operetta at the school. Mrs. Hamblett will purchase boxes and candy for the children's party. A December 6 supper follows with a panel discussion and a Christmas tree with Santa. Community singing and dancing are planned. Public invited. The November 27 meeting at the High School features Harry V. Gilson, Maine Commissioner of Education, in a joint session with Bath Parent Teachers.

Harry V. Gilson State of Maine Bath

New Club Formed By Role-Mode Group

The Role-mode club held its first meeting at Miss Cynthia Moses home. Officers elected were Gloria Rogers Mary Lermord Cynthia Moses and Beverly Denham. New members to be admitted monthly after completing an application. Approved applicants will be initiated with the first initiation on December 7. Monthly meetings were set.

Cynthia Moses Gloria Rogers Mary Lermord Beverly Denham

St Barnabas Guild Hosts Halloween Party For Nurses

St Barnabas Guild for Nurses held a Halloween gathering at Mrs. Ralph Stetson’s Washington street home last week with 37 members present. Hostesses were Mrs. Louise Rogers and Miss Stella Dolloff. Decorations featured Fall flowers and seasonally themed favors. The meeting led by president Mrs. Berniece Brown planned the December 13 refreshment committee: Estelle Thompson, Louise Rogers, and Roger Luke.

St. Barnabas Guild For Ralph Stetson Washington Street Louise Rogers Stella Dolloff Berniece Brown Estelle Thompson Roger Luke

Halloween party features quizzes and fortune telling

Grace Blair announced the venue while hostesses led the event with contests and Halloween stunts. Mrs Sadie Sarkis presided as the seer guiding guests to peer into the future. Buffet refreshments were provided by the committee including Mrs Frederick E Drake, Mrs Harold W DeLong and Mrs Elsie Hodgkins.

Grace Blair Sadie Sarkis Frederick E. Drake Harold W. DeLong Elsie Hodgkins

Genesta Circle Meetings and Planned Auctions

Genesta chapter sewing circle met on Wednesday at Mrs. Herbert Morse's High street home. An apron and novelty sale is planned for December at the Masonic Temple, with members urged to bring apron material or have it donated. A supper for Past Matrons is set for December 14, and a Scotch auction with Miss Eleanor Danforth as auctioneer featured blind gifts. Attendees included Miss Jean Danforth, Mrs. Clifford B. Smith, Mrs. Evadna Drake, Mrs. Harold Cutting, and many others, plus one guest, Miss Barbara Morse.

Genesta Herbert Morse High Street Masonic Temple Clifford B. Smith Eleanor Danforth Jean Danforth Francis Bertrand Fred Osgood Evadna Drake Harold Cutting George Rogers Carroll Drake Edward LeMoine Ralph O. Burden Alice Lancaster Frank Danforth Harold Tobey Burt Lonn Barbara Morse

Wesley Methodist Women Meet In Vestry Session

The Wesley Women's Society of Christian Service met in the church vestry on Tuesday last week with 24 members present. The gathering focused on planned charitable activities and church outreach for the coming month.

Women's Society of Christian Service Wesley Methodist Church

Christmas sale plans at Vestry meeting with committees

Mrs. Merle Niles leads church social relations. Missionary Study Class set for Granite street on Nov 14 with Christ Over Africa topic. Committees named for children's and apron tables, fancy work, cooked foods, and supper service. annual conference report shared. tea served by multiple hosts.

Bers Ellen Hodgkins John Sampson Fred Quimby Chester Oliver James Knight William Temple Walter Upham Stanley Hunter Eldridge Woods Vinal King Robert Gordon Willard McLean Bertha Davis Ella Coombs Isadore McBean Lydia Cook Butterfield Granite Street Africa Merle Niles Fred Weeks Madelyn Small

Junior Hospital League Meeting Plans New Year's Ball

The Junior Hospital League met at Elmhurst farm house with 13 members. Mrs. Howard Bates presided and a $100 gift to Theta Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi was thanked for X ray equipment at Memorial hospital.

Junior Hospital League George Cary Elmhurst Farm Howard Bates Theta Chapter Beta Sigma Phi Memorial Hospital

Spot The Name Contest Prompts Radio Sponsor Spotlight

I a playful weekly feature a sponsor ties to radio show stars and a versatile conductor. The copy hints at a child actress and a long stage career while describing a half hour weekly broadcast and a music filled program.

The American Theater Russia Radio Mos Fin

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