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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1950
Page
4
Bath society notes among Bath Iron Works families at the annual Naval Armament York event. Guests include Mr. and Mrs. A M Main and many others, with visits from Lizzie B C Chaney followers, Bowdoin Maine game attendance, hospital patients, births, and weddings. Families travel from Bath and nearby towns, with several attending gatherings in Portland and Gorham.
Fireman Edward S Thompson USNR of West Bath and Seaman Richard A Quimby USN serve aboard the reactivated U S S Liddle APD 60. Quimby is son of Mr and Mrs Everett Quimby of 32 Farrin Street and attended Morse High. Thompson was recalled to active duty in October.
Mr and Mrs Philip Wysor from Glen Ellyn Illinois arrived Friday evening for the death of Mrs Wysors father Jason A Merrill They will stay with Mrs Merrill before returning home Mr and Mrs John Phillips of West Street and Mrs John Mercer of Middle Street spend a few days in Boston Mr and Mrs Paul Cushman and son Tommy of Portland visit Mrs Cushmans parents Mr and Mrs John Howe Louis N Mihalos FA U S Navy spends the holiday weekend with his parents at 1184 High Street He returns Monday to USS Siboney at Philadelphia Naval Shipyard Dr Herbert T Caverly and son Herbert T 3rd of Haddonfield New Jersey visit Bath and Sedgwick They had long run in Bath and Dr Caverly who had offices in Bath Shaw Block now Dr Earl Wade occupies now has offices in Camden New Jersey.
Mrs Thomas Monaco and her children Tommy and Sally Jane of Quincy Mass visit Mrs Monaco’s parents Mr and Mrs James E Cameron at 797 High Street. Mr Cameron is a surgical patient at Memorial hospital.
Mr and Mrs James MacKenzie of Lafayette Indiana announce the birth of a nine pound son named Douglas Scott. The mother is Judith Dennison daughter of Mr and Mrs William Dennison of 49 Green Street. Mrs Dennison recently visited the MacKenzies and has returned home.
Mrs. Frank H. Turner of 55 Union Street fell Thursday breaking her hip. She was taken to Memorial Hospital for treatment where friends report she had recently improved from a long illness and seemed in better health than in years.
Joseph Swanton of Front Street and Bowdoin 49 arrived Thursday to join Home Coming Week activities with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Carl B. Swanton. He is now in Raleigh North Carolina working as a bacteriologist at the State Hygienic Laboratory and plans to visit many friends during his stay.
A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Norman Sken drovic at Hackley Hospital Muskegon Michigan. Mrs Sken drovic is daughter of Mr and Mrs Edwin Partridge of Bath. Earle S Thompson of New York City attended Bowdoin Maine game in Brunswick. Bath Iron Works and Hyde Windlass Co honors given 55 year certificates to Archibald M Main and Cecil E Paine at Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers meeting. Weekend guests from Boston and Philadelphia visit Bath area. Bowdoin football game attended by Dickson and Gilmore, both Bowdoin alumni. Mary F Gibbons hosted Monday Contract Club on Washington Street.
Mr and Mrs James A Gillies hosted an informal gathering following the Saturday afternoon football game. Local guests attended, sharing refreshments and conversation in a cordial postgame social.
Mr and Mrs Earl Lermond hosted relatives including son Charles and daughter Mary with Miss Lois Ann van Denkarchaven of Bethel and Robert Ford from New York City plus Robert McMahon of Milton Mass. They are Maine University students attending Bowdoin Maine game. Also listed are Mrs Lermonds parents Mrs Harold Leeman and others, and Neal Losier patient at Memorial hospital. Mrs William Spann and sons William Jr and Ronald travel to Belmont Mass to join Mr Spann at Harvard SA.
Mrs. Charles Sastamoine of 10 Franklin Street is a patient at Memorial Hospital under observation.
Pfc. Douglas Wirta of Fort Dix N J returns Sunday after a weekend with his mother Mrs Gertrude Hunter and brother Everett of Arrowsic He attends Quartermaster's school at Fort Dix through December 23 James A Clappison David Henderson and Roscoe Robins return from a Kingfield hunting trip with a buck Staff Sgt Elmer Wallace returns to Westover Field Mass after visiting relatives Mrs Charles H Cahill Jr of 27 Andrew Road Mrs John Burgon returns home after Labor Day visit with daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs Howard Patchell of Malden Mass George P Burgon credit manager at Sears Keene NH accompanied home by his mother Alexander MacDonald Bridgton former resident visiting local friends He operates a large hardware store in Bridgton The article lists several service members and family visits over the holiday period.
Patrolman Robert E. Wagner of the Bath Police Department shot a 240 pound buck in North Whitefield, dressed weight 200 pounds, with 20 antler points. Wagner, joined by Eugene Dauphin and his son, fired two shots after spotting the buck behind a doe. The deer would qualify for Maine's Biggest Buck club.
Richard Tadgell of Auburn representing a Boston drug company spoke to 14 Nurses Alumnae at Mrs. Joseph Coss home on insulin antibiotics and other drugs. Mrs. Elwood Legard led the business meeting and committees were named for nominating and gifts to the hospital.
The Phi Kappa Delta chapter held its Wednesday meeting at the Community Center with Loretta Varney presiding. Miss Pat Dionne declined the president role and Mrs Frances Kakos was elected president, followed by the annual secretary report and refreshments by Miss Eleanor Gotte and Miss Jane Leeman.
The Beacon Street Society of Christian Service met at the parsonage with large attendance. Mrs. Gordon led devotions and a Health reading was given by Mrs. Packard and Mrs. Stiles. An all day sewing session was voted for November 15 at the vestry. members to bring apron material. The Colonial Maid fund opened successfully and donations are urged. A Sunday school supper for the school board and officers is planned for Monday November 20, with Mrs. Craft and Mrs. Varney on the supper committee. A short business meeting is set for November 15.
The Winter Street church Men's club met Thursday in the parish house. A potluck beef supper was served by the women’s auxiliary committee led by Mrs. John Atwood. Linwood Abbott chaired the business session and gave a talk on vocational metal trades at Morse High, with student projects displayed.
Helping Hand club met at 538 High Street on November 2 led by president Leona Cyr. Members sent get well cards to Mrs. William Cormier and a toy to Geneva Rossinol who had tonsil surgery. birthday wishes were shared for Mrs. Francis Vaillencourt. Next gathering set with Mrs. Sylvia Langlais on November 16 at 9 Office Drive.
Phippsburg P.T.A. met Thursday for its November session at Riverside Hall with 13 attendees. Officers announced plans for upcoming fundraisers and welcomed new members.
In attendance members discussed the topic Not Too anes Share. Hostesses were Stanwood Gilman and Mrs Bernard Henderson. The next meeting is scheduled for December 14.
Miss Ferguson presided as Missee Ferguson led the Central Church Aid meeting in Port h parish house. Mrs. Susan Quick and Mrs. Elizabeth Jackson directed a service table while hostesses Mrs. Margaret Harkins and Mrs. Della Harkins served refreshments. Next meeting set for Nov. 16 with hostesses Mrs. Marion Ledyard and Mrs. Elizabeth Jackson.
Iota Sigma held a semi annual initiation at Mrs. Florence Jewell's home with two new members Mrs. Dorothy Swearingen and Mrs. Sally Hagerthy joining. Junior Iota Sigma welcomed three new members Mrs. Jeannine Grawlaw, Mrs. Alberta Kingsbury and Mrs. Joan Hallowell. A rummage sale was approved for Nov 18 chaired by Mrs. Margaret Hanscom and Mrs. Rosamond McGuiggan.
Genesta Circle met Wednesday of last week at Martha Bertrand home on Oliver street with Athena Gillespie as co host. After a brief business session led by President Doris Tobey a social hour and refreshments followed. Zylpha Richardson and Wanda Lemoine will co host the November 30 meeting. Present were Wanda Lemoine Rose Rogers Edith Rich Alice Potter Doris Tobey Marguerite Cutting Ruth Smith Elizabeth Burden Evelyn Morse Viola Osgood Zylpha Richardson Doris McKay Athena Gillespie Martha Igi Eleanor Merchant.
The Ladies' Sewing Circle of First Baptist met for an all day vestry session on Wednesday. Members brought lunches and hot beverages were served at noon. A rummage sale is set for November 15 at 2 pm with Mrs Lotta Goodwin as chair.
After a well attended covered dish supper the annual communication from the new Rebekah Assembly of Maine president outlined lodge plans for the year. An invitation to a reception for President Mae D McFarland at the Casino Bar Harbor was extended for Saturday evening Nov 18. Eva J Lemont transferred to Wichita Kansas as Past Noble Grand. Athena C Gillespie named district deputy president District 10 for the year ahead. Inez C Carter reported as junior past noble grand and delegate to Portland Rebekah Assembly. Melvin Henderson of Kennebec Greenhouses entertained after the meeting, presenting corsages and floral arrangement tips.
Mrs William Temple and Mrs Charles Howe were named to serve on the Bath Council of Church Women board. Mrs William Hanson of Corliss Street returned from a Florida trip and spoke about her visit to the Ethel Harper Home for dependent children in Cedar Town Georgia. The home, founded in 1924 by Ethel Harper, is supported by the Worten's Division of Christian Service and is a project of the Wesley Women's society.
XI BETA CHAPTER David Wetherell addressed XI Beta Chapter Beta Sigma Phi Tuesday evening last week at the home of a member. The report notes a drama instructor leading the discussion and the local club gathering.
The American Legion Auxiliary held a Wednesday meeting with large attendance. Hosts Mrs Leavitt and Mrs Hi bent organized refreshments. A surprise for the active leader Mrs Leavitt included a floral centerpiece a cradle doll and a chorus for It Is My Birthday.
At the Club Forty Two meeting on Wednesday evening last week Edith Small and several members volunteered to assist with the Hospital drive. They attended later at the club house to share box lunches and meet. The November project was drawn and a weekly prize donated by Mrs. Frank Kenyon went to Mrs. William Greene. Guests Miss Gloria Fortin and Miss Peggy Vermette from Brunswick attended.
The Chatterabout club met with Mrs. Mary McCrater in Arrowsic to organize a Christmas sale of home cooked foods and fancy work for December 2. Refreshments were served. attendees included Mrs. Blanche Locke Elaine Mitchell Mrs. Harrice Cotton Mrs. Louise Hamlin Mrs. Alberta Brooks Mrs. Gladys Gamble and Mrs. McCrater. The next meeting will be with Mrs. Elaine Mitchell in Dummer.
Ramona Council D of P met Thursday evening with Mrs. Mildred Cressey presiding. Attendees discussed routine business and Christmas party plans for December 14. A 6 30 dinner was arranged under Mrs. Frances Warner and Mrs. Lucelia Blake supervision. Each member to bring a 50 cent gift for exchange. Refreshments were served.
Meeting led by President Mrs. Lillian Farrington discussed Veterans Night to be observed at the Nov 21 gathering under Auxiliary Patriotic Instructor Miss Mary Cressey and Camp Patriotic Instructor Donald Preble. Members invited ages Camp guests for supper at 6 30 after a preceding covered dish supper by Mrs. Geraldine Brown and Mrs. Mildred Cressey.
Ladies' Aid of Winter Street church met for an all day session on Friday with a noon ham luncheon for more than 70 members. Luncheon committee led by Mrs. Ernest Freeman included Mrs. Doris Tobey, Miss Alice Varney, Mrs. John Morse, Miss Winnie Durgin, Mrs. Herbert Anderson Jr., Mrs. David McKellar, Mrs. Aller M. Irish, Mrs. William Georey, Mrs. John Sylvester, Miss Wee Carter, Miss Isabel Carter, Mrs. Clarence W. Morse, Miss Clare Coombs, Miss Corrie Varney, Mrs. Ruth Henry, and Mrs. Carlee Delmar Mis. eeivk. Paine, Mig Roker.
Mrs Clarence Wery and Rev Arvid L Anand attended the Valley Forge encampment with photographs shown. Hosts included Mrs Lewis F Gannon Lena Shepard Mrs Theodore W Pease and Mrs Frank Cutting shepherding the event.
The Twin Bees club of Bath and Brunswick met at Mrs. Jane Shea’s Beacon street home on Thursday. After a business session a social hour with games and refreshments followed. The December meeting is omitted. the next gathering is January 11 in Brunswick with a New Year’s tree and gift exchange. Members from Bath include Nellie Dunning Annie Williams Sarah Potter Agnes Perry Dorothy Stone Emily Williams Edith Miller Sophie Jane Shea Sarah Garcelon. Brunswick attendees include Edith Colby Bessie Hunt Florence Jackson Eola Lombard Bertha Kendrick.
Mizpah Class of First Baptist met Friday at Mrs. Carl Graves home West Bath led by President Mrs. Leland Green. The group voted to postpone the November 24 meeting and planned a social hour, lunch, and the November 17 gathering at Mrs. John Shorey Baile y street residence. Attendees included Mrs. Rene Roy Mrs. Shorey Mrs. Parks Mrs. Carter Mrs. Green and Mrs. Carey.
Mrs William A Niss and Mrs George R Barker co chair general arrangements for the Junior Hospital League holiday dance to be held December 29. Committee includes Hall tickets Leslie Shumway and Roger L Luke patrons Musenden Bussey decorations Dean Shaw Harold McElman Kelley Main Jr publicity Theodore Bertocci.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Mehlhorn and Mr. and Mrs. Donald Weeks were guests for the weekend of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Mehlhorn of Brunswick.
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