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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1951
Page
5
Elaine Renshaw, a Morse High junior, visits from West Bath while Mrs. Gainsley recovers after a fall in Caledonia. Bath residents share news of births, leaves, and travels as veterans, sailors, and students move between Bath, Gardiner, and Washington Street.
Mrs Lewis R Smith and her daughter Carla of Needham Massachusetts were among several residents who have moved to Cochallt in that town. The Snaithe report plans indicate a new home for Cochallt residents.
Miss Marilyn McElman a student nurse at Central Maine General Hospital Lewiston and her fiance James R Brown Jr USN of Greene on 30 day leave visited Miss McElmans parents Mr and Mrs J McElman at 12 Valley. Mrs Russell S Hitchcock was guest of honor at a Bristol Garden club lunch at Mrs Mabel Huntington’s Damariscotta home. The meeting discussed Fall flower arrangements with two designs by Mrs Hitchcock grasses in autumn tones and a blue and silver holiday array.
Miss Orlene Gray H N of Chicago Illinois has returned home The note mentions Mrs Richard Chadbourne of Bath and friends in Woolwich in a brief social paragraph.
Boardman, Les Plant, Chester Rines, and Stanley K. visit with Mr. and Mrs. Catherine L. Won Miss Madelyn L Kronlar and Dr. and Mrs. Herbert T Caverly. Lardina and Bud, plus William Spann and his Belmont family, pass holiday with Mrs. Claude S. Gillette.
Mrs. Florence Sidelin of Milwaukee a longtime Washington street resident visits West Bath with her brother and wife Mr and Mrs Frank A French. She plans to visit Skowhegan with George E French and family before returning home to Wisconsin.
Mrs. Alvin Somes of Reading Massachusetts joined her brother and wife Dr and Mrs Ardene A Stott of Park Street. Mr Potter past grand royal patron and Mrs Shaw past grand matron and grand secretary, with Mrs Potter grand associate matron attended Auburn Charity Court inspection. On Nov 26 Pineland Court will be organized and initiations held at Odd Fellows hall in Westbrook. all subordinate members eligible.
Mr and Mrs Lawrence R Vail spent Friday evening in Portland as guests of Mrs Charles E Doten on Sherman Street.
Mrs Herbert Keating hosted a Friday afternoon tea for Navy wives of officers in Bath and the U S S Timmerman at her Front street residence. It was part of a fall series to foster camaraderie, with 12 attendees.
Mrs Gordon By of Derry Village New Hampshire returns home on a visit with her mother Mrs Chester King of Bath. Mrs Hillier was Towery Miss Barbara King.
Five year old Raphael McAvoy Sonny Fraser, son of Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Fraser of 15 Crescent Street, underwent an emergency appendectomy at Memorial Hospital on Thursday.
Harry L. Smith of 13 Kenne bec Circle entered Memorial Hospital on Thursday for X rays and observation. He would enjoy visits from friends.
Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Warren F. Hawley Jr Dr. and Mrs. Leon Buck Mr. and Mrs. Howard Mayo and Mr. and Mrs. Burt S. Osgood Jr Leonard F. Wetherbee and his son William of Bangor plus W Linwood Haynes of Green Street. They left Friday afternoon for a hunting trip in Northern Maine.
Albert Milne of East Brunswick and Howard Moody of Bath return from a week’s hunting at Blue Hill where each man shot a fine doe. Both are on vacation from Bath Iron Works.
Mr and Mrs William Grady of Boston were Saturday callers on Mr and Mrs Herman Bar ter of Marcia street en route to Five Islands where they occupied a cottage for the holiday.
Chief of Police Frank L Moriarty was appointed chair of the Professional Standards committee of the New England Association of Police Inc by association president Chief William J Callahan of Athol Massachusetts. Other members include FBI Special Agent Burton L Bruce of Concord New Hampshire Chief Sherman A Martin of Springfield Vermont Chief William J Chester B Colwell of Johnston Rhode Island and Thomas E Wade ing of Massachusetts.
Mrs Alice Page and her daughter Ladonna spend several weeks with Mrs Page’s son and wife, and co Edward Page, at Pine. The snippet notes a family gathering at a beach residence.
Dr. Paine joins the University of Washington Medical School for a fellowship focusing on heart records, teaching, and clinical work. He is the son of the late Walter Paine and Mrs Paine of Poughkeepsie New York.
Mr and Mrs John Brown announce the birth of a daughter at Memorial Hospital in the evening. The infant is named Bonnie Clare. Mrs Ferdinand Coombs of Corliss Street brought a buttercup in full bloom to Independent Ice Tuesday morning. The flower was picked Sunday on High Street near Corliss Street.
Mr and Mrs Bernard Morse and son Ronald of Portsmouth NH visited Mr and Mrs Kenneth Ladd of West Bath. The Ladds and Morse flew to Milo and returned in the afternoon. Mr and Mrs Archie Seekins and daughter Judith of Concord NH were Armistice Day guests of Mrs Seekins aunt and uncle Mr and Mrs Lawrence R Vail of Arrowsic.
Mrs. Marcia Knight of 449 Washington street moved weekend from Memorial hospital Bath to Maine General hospital Portland under observation accompanied by her husband and his mother. Miss Priscilla Freeman of Westfield N J has a position as medical secretary at Lederle in New York. Miss Joyce Bachelder of Portland was a weekend guest of Miss Sally Lane Sewall of 963 Washington street.
Frank W. Danforth III son of Mr and Mrs Frank Danforth Jr of Higgins Classical Institute Charleston spent the weekend with his grandparents Mr and Mrs on High Street in Higgins area.
Miss Barbara Madden daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles J Madden of 36 Mechanic Street has moved to Boston to work as a secretary for State Street Trust Co. She previously held a job at the First National Bank of Bath.
Sacred Heart event notes read and accepted minutes for Bath societies. Committees named for welfare, sick, membership and programs. November social set for 27 at K of C hall with Frances Flaherty as guest speaker on Hawaii. December hostesses listed with refreshment helpers named.
The South End P. T. A. held a meeting led by new president Mrs. Orris Ames. A card party is planned for Nov. 20 and a Christmas sale on Dec. 8 with multiple committees named for greens table foods candy groceries and aprons. A baked beans supper accompanies the sale as volunteers serve refreshments.
The Couples club of Winter Street Congregational church met November 3 with 52 attendees. Rev. Macy Whitehead led square dancing as officers were elected and will be installed at the January meeting.
The Lowell Temple Pythian Sisters held an official inspection last Wednesday with Inspecting Duty Mrs. Minerva Pratt of Freeport and Mrs. Hazel also of Freeport in attendance. A social supper preceded the meeting.
The K of P hall was decorated with fall floral arrangements to mark the occasion, with the ambiance enhanced by seasonal arrangements and adornments.
Beta Sigma Phi XI Beta and Theta chapters met Tuesday at Mrs. Richard Haskell’s home for a joint session. Eleanor Danforth reported clothing donations for the Needle Work Guild and plans for Christmas charity. Members wrapped Christmas boxes for the armed forces and prepared favors for the New England convention.
Leroy Hussey of Augusta, chairman of the Governor's Executive Council, will be the Tooker at the Woolwich PTA meeting on November 19 at Tuessie Hall. His topic is The Governor's Executive Council Its Duties and Responsibilities. Roy Stewart, PTA vice president, leads the program.
Queen Esther Rebekah Lodge held a Tuesday meeting with Mary Hall and Pearl Reed welcomed back after a West Coast motor trip. Guests included Grand Lodge of Maine grand master Elwood Neal and Mrs Neal of Gorham who spoke and expressed pleasure in meeting the lodge.
Free Will Workers of Corliss Street Baptist church met in the vestry with Mrs. Harold Walker presiding. A Christmas sale is set for Nov 28 at the South End P T A hall. A cooked food sale is planned for Saturday at Rogers Hardware Store at 10 a.m. Members note Mrs. Emma Daley’s open house for her 90th birthday on Rose Street.
Central church Ladies' Aid met Thursday afternoon with Miss Eleanor Ferguson presiding. They discussed December activities and reported the service table a success. The group voted to pay the church pledge for the coming year. Refreshments followed. Nov 15 hostess will be Mrs Ada Wallace.
The Winter Street Fireside club on November 4 heard Morse High principal Raymond W Farnham urge scholarships based on scholastic achievements, not sports. Dana Hagerthy presided and Devotions were by Robert P Shaw Jr with plans for a guest talk by Mrs Isadore Singer next week on Human Relations by Frank Young and George Waite. Refreshments were served by Deborah Caton and others.
Twin Bees club of Bath and Brunswick met Thursday evening to discuss upcoming events and community projects. Members shared plans for a charity drive and a neighborhood cleanup, with attendance by local residents and club officers.
Mrs. Muriel McKenna presided as reports were read by Mrs. Gene Stewart. Guests included Mrs. Emma Haley and honorary eyeeper Mrs. Hattie Lord of Auburn. Monthly notes and a future Bath meeting in January were announced. refreshments featured sandwiches and coffee.
The Beacon Lights of Beacon Street Methodist Church met Thursday evening to rehearse a minstrel show to be staged later. They planned meeting nights after Nov 19 on the second and fourth Mondays and set rehearsals for Thursday evenings at eight. The next Beacon Lights gathering is Nov 19.
Mizpah Class of First Baptist Church gathered at Mrs Carl Graves home in West Bath to read verses and share devotions. Members Mrs George Carey Mrs Marion House and Mrs Kenneth Thayer gave short readings before sewing for the annual Christmas basket. Nov 13 meeting at 22 Bailey Street to collect donations for a Thanksgiving basket.
The Hockomock Council Degree of Pocahontas met Thursday night. Mrs Marguerite Gallant Phontas was welcomed back after a long absence. Plans were made to have a ...
Members are asked to wear old for the meet ing Nov. 29 is served fol lowing the by Mrs. Mary Anderson, Miss Farns worth and Miss Theresa Williams.
Fullerton outer observer notes supper at 6 30 before Augusta Assembly guest officers night at Masonic Temple in Hallowell on Nov 19. Committees include Finance Mrs Doris McKay Natalie Hathorne Sandra Daley Sick Ruth Hathorne Bernice Green Betty Newellson. Next meeting Nov 23 includes balloting.
Mrs Grace Blair invites members to a Christmas party at her Washington Street home on December 13. The notice mentions fall and winter activities and ongoing projects for the association.
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