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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Nov 20, 1941

Page

8

Seventh degree honors at national grange Jubilee session

Many Bath area residents honored at Worcester Mass event as seventh degree members of the national grange including Mrs. William A. Coombs and Miss Marion Rose. Several local families and their guests gathered for the diamond jubilee session with notices of appointments retirements travels and family celebrations. Harry B White of Dummer street remains ill at home while Robinsons and Saffords etc. feature in social notes and visits.

National Grange Worcester Mass William A. Coombs Joseph N. Day William Davis D. Wylie Lemont Walter K. Morse Bertha Ward Lewis D. Carter Lester Crocker Marion Rose Harry Moore John M. Howe Franklin Howe Edgar D. Leavitt Joseph R. Oliver West Bath Grange Dwinal E. Cornish Bodwell Grange Small Point John H. Perkins Hardings Charles Ansert Edna Sanford John Edward Sanford George W. Wilson Robert D. Metcalf Hubert T. McCarty Dromore Grange

Miss Leydon Returns Home From Visit to Brookline

Miss Margaret Leydon returns to her Brookline home after a brief visit with her aunt Mrs. Fred B. Reed at 969 High Street. She was accompanied by her uncle John Conley who will stay several weeks with relatives in the area.

Margaret Leydon Brookline Mass Fred B. Reed High Street John Conley

Miss Riva Greenblatt Wins Library Book Week Contest

Miss Riva Greenblatt daughter of Mr and Mrs Solomon K Greenblatt of 233 Washington Street won a prize in the Patten Free Library children's room Book Week book jacket title guessing contest. Librarian Mrs Carl C Troop oversaw the activity and the prize was a children's poetry book. Greenblatt is in the eighth grade at Central Grammar School.

Riva Divia Greenblatt Solomon K. Greenblatt Washington Street Patten Free Library Carl C. Troop Miss Greenblatt Central Grammar School

Maine Antique Show Attended by Sewall and Skillings

Mrs Arthur Sewall and Mrs Roger D Skillings attended the Maine Antique show in Fortland Thursday highlighting social interest and regional collecting activity with notable attendee names present at the event.

Arthur Sewall Roger D. Skillings Maine Fortland

Local Residents Share News of Moves and Visits

Miss Muriel Grace of Hyde Windlass Co. will move to Granite Street to live with the Low family as Mrs. Coombs departs for Reading Massachusetts to join her daughter Mrs. Williams. Several families and individuals visited relatives in Cape Elizabeth Wilton Keene Beverly Wenham and attended events including the Naval Architects meeting in New York. Edward Sewall Jr a RPI freshman returned home for Thanksgiving with Mr. and Mrs. Sewall of High Street.

Muriel Grace Hyde Windlass Co J. Leslie Coombs South Street Percy Low Granite Street Coombs Reading Mass Samuel Williams William S. Newell Washington Street Paul Tiemer Wilton Conn Newell New York Mr. Newell Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers Waldorf-Astoria Hotel

Local residents relocate and hosting plans shared

Mr and Mrs Rupert Lewis have moved to an apartment at 13 Highland Street with Mrs Vera Syphers. Nearby, Mr and Mrs J C Wilson and Mr and Mrs Theryl Robbins of Bath will join Mr and Mrs Chester Roberts at 945 High Street for a Thanksgiving family dinner. Otto C Nutting and Mrs Nutting plan to pass the winter in Long Beach after arriving from Mt Desert and Bath respectively.

Rupert Lewis Pine and High Streets Allen Morse Highland Street Lewis Vera Syphers J. C. Wilson Theryl Robbins Bath Chester Roberts High Street Otto C. Nutting Mt. Desert

Mrs Anderson of Thomaston Visits Sister Over Weekend

Mrs. Fred Anderson of Thomaston arrived Friday for a weekend visit with her sister Mrs. William L. Daley. The gathering included family and friends as they planned activities in the area.

Fred Anderson Thomaston William L. Daley Middle Street

Miss Virginia Mack Visits Bath For Winter Sports Outlook

Miss Virginia Mack of Gardiner longtime special writer for the Maine Development Commission visited Bath on Thursday. Her readable articles appear in newspapers statewide and beyond as she gathers material on Maine's winter sports outlook.

Virginia Mack Gardiner Maine Development Commission Bath Miss Mack Maine

Dudleys Move to Washington Street Apartment

Mr and Mrs Ralph Dudley have moved from the home of Mrs Antoinette Teeling on Dummer Street to an apartment at 426 Washington Street.

Ralph Dudley Antoinette Teeling Dummer Street Washington Street

Portland visit by Mrs Coffin guest of Mrs Doten

Mrs Nathan E Coffin of Park street spent the weekend in Portland as a guest of Mrs Charles E Doten of Sherman street.

Nathan E. Coffin Park Street Portland Charles E. Doten Sherman Street

Susan Elaine Farrells First Birthday Celebrated in Bangor

Susan Elaine Farrell daughter of Duncan H. Farrell celebrated her first birthday Friday at her Bangor home where Mr Farrell teaches at Fifth Street Junior High. Relatives from Bath attended via Bangor, Augusta and Winneganee including grandmother Mrs Robert P Manson and aunt Mrs Herbert W McCabe. Others joined in Augusta for the visit.

Susan Elaine Farrell Duncan H. Farrell Bath Bangor Farrell Fifth Street Susan Elaine Robert P. Manson Winneganee Herbert W. McCabe Washington Street Augusta Richard Hayden Roberta Manson

Births and Local Moves Highlight Portland Notes

Mrs. Harry Allen of Middle street gave birth to a son at Eye and Ear Infirmary in Portland last Sunday, weighing five pounds. Ralph Wright and family visited their son Ralph at Children’s Hospital, Portland, where he is recovering. Mrs. Morin hosted a small tea at 1043 Washington street. Mr. and Mrs. Howe and son Franklin have moved from upper Washington street to an apartment at Mrs. Howe’s sister’s home on Union street for the winter.

Harry Allen Middle Street Eye and Ear Infirmary Portland Ralph Wright Dummer Street Rodney Ralph Children's Hospital Harry F. Morin Washington Street John Howe Franklin Upper

Brawn and Grimard Families Return From Visits

Mr and Mrs Herbert Brawn return to Beauharnois Canada after visiting Mr and Mrs Arthur Brawn and Mr and Mrs John Bates of Andrews road. Mr and Mrs William Grimard of Federal street and their son Euclide Grimard and Mrs Grimard of Bedford street return from a three day trip to Thetford Mines Quebec where the Grimards once called home. Miss Madelyn Dunton secretary at Liberty Mutual in Boston arrives to spend Thanksgiving with Judge and Mrs Arthur J Dunton of Washington street.

Herbert Brawn Beauharnois Canada Arthur, Brawn John Bates Andrews Road William Grimard Federal Street Euclide Grimard Grimard Bedford Street Thetford Mines Quebec Madelyn Dunton Liberty Mutual Insurance Co Boston Arthur J. Dunton Washington Street

Social notes and weekend travels end with local visitors

Miss Betty Anderson daughter of Mr and Mrs Carl Anderson spent the weekend in Augusta with Miss Mary Ellen Campbell and attended the Cony Gardiner football game. Mrs J Leslie Coombs left Sunday for Reading Mass to spend winter with her daughter Mrs Sam Illiams and Mr Williams. She was joined by her daughter who spent the weekend in Bath. Mr and Mrs Harold F Ham and daughter Constance and son Frederick of Auburn were guests Sunday of Mr and Mrs Joseph Madden on Dike road.

Betty Anderson Carl Anderson Augusta Mary Ellen Campbell Cony Gardiner J. Leslie Coombs Reading Mass Sam Illiams Williams Bath Harold F. Ham Constance Frederick Auburn Joseph Madden Dike Road

Students Attend Formal Dance in New Haven

Miss Margaret K. Sampson of this city, a Vesper George School of Art student in Boston, attended a formal dance in New Haven Saturday night at Yale Hall as a guest of Edward M. Butterfield, a University student from this city. Frank Danforth, Higgins Classical Institute student from Waterville, spent the weekend with his parents at 1075 High Street. Archibald M. Main Jr. and wife of High Street plan to move Tuesday to their Cape Elizabeth home after Mr. Main’s transfer to Todd-Bath Iron Shipbuilding Corp. in South Portland. they also spent the weekend in New York.

Elizabeth Butterfield Biddeford Andrew Butterfield Granite Street Fred Stanley Bullock Middle Street West Falmouth Bullock Bath Iron Works Corp Bath-Todd Iron Margaret K. Sampson Vesper George School of Art Boston New Haven Hall of Graduate Studies Yale Edward M. Butterfield This City Frank Danforth Higgins Classical Institute Waterville Frank W. Darnforth High Street Archibald M. Main, Jr Cape Elizabeth Main Todd-Bath Iron Shipbuilding Corp South Portland New York

Nurses Lorraine Tyler and Amy Parsons Return from Portland

Miss Lorraine Tyler and Miss Amy Parsons nurses at Bath Memorial Hospital resided at 4 Summer Street. They spent the weekend in Portland and are due back Monday morning.

Lorraine Tyler Amy Parsons Summer Street Bath Memorial Hospital Portland

Park Street Families Observe Saturday in Portland

Mrs Wilbur Crocker Mrs Sanford B Nickerson and daughter Norma Jean of Park Street passed Saturday in Portland for a family gathering marking a weekend visit in the city.

Wilbur Crocker Sanford B. Nickerson Norma Jean Park Street Portland

Mrs Dora L Howard to undergo leg operation in Portland

Mrs Dora L Howard of 694 Middle Street entered Maine General Hospital in Portland on Thursday for an operation on her leg to treat injuries from being struck by a car in front of the Masonic Temple five years ago. Confined to home and Bath Memorial Hospital for years, she has recently been more active and hopes for further improvement. Mrs Duncan Bragg and her daughter Deborah have returned to Dummer Street after visiting relatives in Portland.

Dora L. Howard Middle Street Maine General Hospital Portland Masonic Temple Bath Memorial Hospital Duncan Bragg Deborah Dummer Street

Mrs Morse and Miss Coombs Host Monday Contract Club Luncheon

Mrs Clarence W Morse and Miss Clare M Coombs entertained the Monday contract club with a luncheon at their Washington home. The gathering featured nolonger detail, highlighting social ties and hostess duties among members.

Clarence W. Morse Clare M. Coombs Washington Street

Mrs Rupert Lewis Hosts Thimble Club Gathering

Mrs Rupert Lewis of Highland street hosted a Thimble club meeting last Wednesday with attendees including Mrs Laura Sprague Mrs Vera Syph ers Mrs C Lloyd Hooker and other neighbors. Sewing and knitting filled the evening and refreshments followed. Also noted are visits by the Jenkins family of Augusta staying with Mr and Mrs Fred P Emmons of Lincoln street.

Rupert Lewis Highland Street Thimble Club Laura Sprague Vera Syphers C. Lloyd Hooker Roland McIntosh Chester MacKenzie Elmer Blake Raymond Palmer Fenton J. Moore Leo Sonia Walter James

Bath ties decide pennant as Colby wins title

Miss Geraldine Stott Miss Doris Henderson Carl Dearborn John MecCole and Herbert Henderson attended the State series game in Waterville last Tuesday where Colby clinched the pennant. Manley Breck left Small Point Beach for Augusta to visit Mr and Mrs William Allen Smith Jr. Mrs Fred H Cary Mr and Mrs Wallace Plant and Mrs Aphia Pinson drove to Chestnut Hill Brookline Mass to visit Mr and Mrs Stephen C Plant.

Geraldine Stott Doris Henderson Carl Dearborn John MecCole Herbert Henderson Bath Waterville Colby Manley Breck Small Point Beach Douglas Dearborn Augusta William Allen Smith, Jr Fred H. Cary Wallace Plant Aphia Pinson Chestnut Hill Brookline Mass Stephen C. Plant

Danielson Couple Return From Boston Weekend Visit

Mr and Mrs A J Danielson have returned from a weekend visit in Boston with Mrs Danielson arriving there first and Mr Danielson joining on Saturday after spending the week apart.

A. J. Danielson Boston Mrs. Danielson Mr. Danielson

Bath Iron Works foreman returns home after surgery

Raymond M. Clark assistant foreman in the pipe shop at the Bath Iron Works has been ill for months. He left the Osteopathic hospital in Portland after a second surgical operation and returned to his Bath home where he is improving and hoping for full restoration to health.

Raymond M. Clark Bath Iron Works Bath Osteopathic Hospital Portland

Bates Family Moves to Phippsburg Residence

Mr and Mrs Frank Bates and family, long at 362 Washington Street, relocate to the former George J Ingalls residence in Phippsburg on Star Route 3. Mrs Herbert Lermond and daughter Carol of Brunswick spent Friday with Mrs Ler mond’s parents Mr and Mrs Walter Morse at Winnegance.

Frank Bates Washington Street George J. Ingalls Phippsburg Herbert Lermond Carol of Brunswick

Carvers Return From New London Visit

Mr and Mrs Richard Carver and daughters Patricia and Joan of Dummer street have returned from a few days visit in New London Conn with Mr and Mrs Richard Carver.

Harold Safford Jr Joan Burgess Lauriston Caton Owen Burgess Edward Pave Boston Richard Carver Patricia Joan of

Social Roundup Names Dinner Guests and Travel

Mr and Mrs Cecil E Paine and other local couples dined with Dr and Mrs Clinton Peters of Portland last Wednesday. J Walter Snipe and Foster M Pratt couples drove to South Portland Friday night. Mrs Frederick H Kimball on High Street left last week for the Eastland Hotel Portland to spend the winter.

Cecil E. Paine Rodney E. Ross Arthur Sewall John F. Cooke Clinton Peters Portland J. Walter Snipe Foster M Pratt South Portland Frederick H. Kimball High Street Eastland

Armistice Day trip details and Boston area notices

Mr and Mrs Parks Saxton and daughters Phyllis and Joyce of 35 Oliver Street returned from New London Connecticut where Armistice Day was observed. Mrs Charles A Hinkle of Brookline Massachusetts died Friday night in Bath. Mrs Hinkle is adding to her Summer home at Small Point Beach.

Sadie Sarkis Middle Street Portland Jacob Gaynam Gaynam Parks Saxton Phyllis Joyce Oliver Street New London, Conn Charles A. Hinkle Brookline Mass Bath Hinkle Small Point Beach

Brunswick Man Arrives in St Petersburg for Winter

Thomas H. Eaton formerly of Bath now living in Brunswick arrived in St Petersburg Florida for the winter on October 25. His friend Dr Lincoln of Brunswick plans to join him next month.

Thomas H. Eaton Bath Brunswick St. Petersburg Fla Dr. Lincoln

Voames Steen Returns Home After Fort Devens Service

Voames Steen, stationed at Fort Devens Ayer Massachusetts for months after enlisting, has returned home and reentered employment with O. M. Redlon. He learned his trade at Morse High School class of 38.

Voames Steen Fort Devens Ayer Mass O. M. Redlon Morse High

Mrs Irish Hosts Gathering for Visiting Sister

Mrs. Fred E. Irish entertained Wednesday of last week at 57 Chestnut Street with a party for her sister Mrs. Harwood Keyes of Fitchburg Mass who had visited a week. Keyes returned home Thursday forenoon as refreshments were served and guests enjoyed a pleasant evening. Attending included Mrs. Irishs two daughters Miss Louise Irish Lewiston and Miss Amy Irish Bath, Mr. and Mrs Ray Gilpatrick Lewiston, Mr. and Mrs Cedric Martin and Mrs Edward B Hambiett Bath.

Fred E. Irish Chestnut Street Harwood Keyes Fitchburg Mass Harwood Irish Louise Irish Lewiston Amy Irish Bath Ray Gilpatrick Cedric Martin Edward B. Hambiett

Colin Dunn and Family Visit Newport on Armistice Day

Colin R Dunn and family motor to Newport New Hampshire to observe Armistice Day and visit former neighbors at Westport in a brief regional notice reflecting holiday travel and social ties.

Colin R. Dunn Newport N. H Westport

Bruce Family Weekend Visit and Nurse Vacation Notice

Mr and Mrs Donald A Bruce and son Donald A Bruce Jr of Roxbury Mass returned after a weekend with Bruce's brother William Bruce on High street and with aunt Mrs Allen Morse on Highland street They spent Sunday at Brighams Cove Miss Jennie Trail RN Memorial Hospital has gone to Fredericton NB for a two week vacation to stay with her mother

Donald A. Bruce Donald A. Bruce, Jr Roxbury Mass Bruce William Bruce High Street Allen Morse Highland Street Brighams Cove Jennie Trail R. N The Memorial Hospital Frederickton N. B

Mrs Parker Spear Returns Home From Augusta Visit

Mrs Parker Spear of Pearl street has returned home after spending several weeks in Augusta with her daughter Miss Mary Spear who was employed at the State House.

Parker Spear Pearl Street Augusta Mary Spear State House

Local notices of visits and family news in Bath area

Mr and Mrs Joseph Hynes of 220 Oak street go to Everett Massachusetts due to the death of Mr Hynes brother. Armistice Day gatherings in South Portland with Mrs G Clifford Madden. Ernest Curtis of Salem weekend with sister Lizzie French on Washington street. Mr and Mrs W Dayton Hill and Audrey attend Harvard Army game in Cambridge. Mrs Elford Stover and two children return from Boston. Otis Baker and family back from Georgetown Center outing. Everett G Lemont and family spend Armistice Day in Dixfield visiting uncle Ofie Payne. also visit Farmington and Augusta. A baby boy weighing seven pounds 11 ounces born November 12 at Bath Memorial hospital to Mr and Mrs Maurice Kennedy of 952 High street. Mrs Walter Wiggin returns home after fortnight in Brookline for sister in law Mrs Arthur Giles illness. Aubrey Steen of Meadow Way returns from Westbrook visit with sister Mrs Ralph Gardiner. Albion Wotton and daughter Mabel and son Luther guests of John Sampson on Armistice Day. Mrs Charles Haggett and two sons with Mrs Edwin W Haggett return from Boston rodeo trip. C Richard Farnham USN stationed on West Coast arrives to take 30 days fur lough with Mr and Mrs Charles Farnham on York street.

Bath Memorial Hospital Maurice Kennedy High Street

Bath memorial hospital patient shows gradual improvement

Mrs Amos Perry of Washing ton street, patient at Bath Memorial Hospital for several weeks, underwent surgery a few days ago and Thursday was reported resting more comfortably. Mr and Mrs Frederick Morton Jr of Turnercourt holidayed in Augusta with Mrs Morton’s parents. Dr Johnston plans to practice in Bath beginning December first.

Amos Perry Washington Street Bath Memorial Hospital Frederick Morton Jr Turnercourt Augusta

Miss Verda McIntosh Attends Cornish Anniversary Event

Miss Verda McIntosh of Lisbon Falls spent the weekend with her sister Mrs Ralph Pratt and Mr Pratt of Union Street. She joined guests at the wedding anniversary celebration of Mr and Mrs Everett Cornish of Upper Washington Street, marking Mr Cornish's 82nd birthday on November 11. A gifts list included an old time Indian and corn meal pudding, prepared by his cousin Mrs Marcia Jones of Lisbon, a recipe his mother used to make.

Verda McIintosh Lisbon Falls Ralph Pratt Mr. Pratt Union Street McIntosh Everett Cornish Upper Washington Street Mr. Cornish Cornish Marcia Jones Lisbon

Richmond man and Nova Scotia sister visit Bath

Albert Sanford of Richmond and his sister Miss Sadie M Sanford of Nova Scotia were callers in Bath on Wednesday of last week.

Albert Sanford Richmond Sadie M. Sanford Nova Scotia Bath

Lobster Supper Given for Mrs Avery by Local Club

Mrs Donald Avery hosted a lobster supper at her Meadow Way home last week hosted by her club. Guests included Mrs Gladys Brimigion Mrs Florence Albee Mrs Hugh D Grant Mrs Harold Lamiette from Auburn Mrs Joseph Drake Mrs Carl Wing and John Robertson of Lewiston. Prizes were awarded and gifts presented to Mrs Avery by friends and family.

Donald Avery Meadow

Oliver Family Visits Daughter in West Lynn Mass

Mr and Mrs Joseph Oliver of Upper Washington Street left Thursday for West Lynn Massachusetts to visit their daughter Mrs Fernando Hutchins for a brief stay.

Joseph Oliver Upper Washington Street West Lynn Mass Fernando Hutchins

Wincapaw Returns From Visit With Daughter in Turners Court

Fessenden C. Wincapaw of Friendship has returned after a brief visit with his daughter Mrs. Otis Munro of Turners court.

Fessenden C. Wincapaw Otis Munro Turners Court

Avery Family Returns From Bay Point Cottage Visit

Mr and Mrs Donald Avery and daughters Dawn and Beatrice of Meadow Way have returned from Bay Point where they visited at their cottage.

Donald Avery Dawn and Beatrice of Meadow Way Bay Point

Thanksgiving gathering at Washington Street home

Hlon and Mrs. Rupert H Bax ter host Thanksgiving Day at their Washington Street residence. Guests include their daughter Mrs. Bruce H M White and her family, plus Bruce Jr Lucy Susanne Mary Elise Rupert Hough ton White John Robin Alden of Topsham, Fred N Sanborn, Mrs. James O Lincoln, Mrs. Harry W Tucker, Mrs. Clarence W Morse and Miss Clare Coombs.

Brooks Perry heads Grant store renovation stay

Brooks Perry assistant manager of the Grant store on Center street is spending two weeks in Gardiner where the company is renovating its store.

Brooks Perry Grant Center Street Gardiner

Thanksgiving Day Guests From Stroudwater and Falmouth

Mrs John McInnes hosts Thanksgiving with Mr and Mrs Duncan McInnes Addison Burbank Mr and Mrs John Mc Tones Jr and three children John Rodger Duncan Susan Elizabeth from Stroudwater. Mr and Mrs Ernest A Randall Mr and Mrs Donald O Ayers and daughter Elizabeth of Falmouth Foreside attend the gathering.

John McInnes Duncan McInnes Addison Burbank John McTones, Jr John 3d. Rodger Duncan Susan Elizabeth Stroudwater Ernest A. Randall Donald O. Ayers Elizabeth Falmouth

Thanksgiving News From The Bragg And Jackson Families

Mrs. Annie Bragg of Hotel Eastland Portland visits her son Ralph W Bragg and Mrs Bragg at 220 North street. Ion and Mrs N Gratz Jackson of Shaw street plan Thanksgiving Day in South Paris with their son and daughter in law Laton Jackson. Guests include Mr and Mrs Mark Jackson and sons Bob and Billy Mr and Mrs Karcher Jackson and son Rich ard of this city and Mr and Mrs James Jackson of Portland.

Annie Bragg Hotel Eastland Portland Ralph W. Bragg Bragg North Street Ion N. Gratz Jackson Shaw Street Paris Inlaw Laton Jackson Mark Jackson Bobby Billy Karcher Jackson Richard City James Jackson

Hawley Family Plans Thanksgiving Visit in Auburn

Mr and Mrs Warren F Hawley and their two sons Sumner and Warren of 37 Western Avenue will pass Thanksgiving in Auburn as guests of Mr Hawleys brother Howard Hawley and family.

Warren F. Hawley Sumner Warren Western Avenue Auburn Mr. Hawley Howard Hawley

Spinney Family News From Portland Visit

Herbert L Spinney and his wife and daughters Miss Marion Spinney and Mrs J Eugene Haggett visited Sunday in Portland with Mrs Spinney who is a patient at Appleby Lodge Bramhall Street Marion returned home Monday evening

Herbert L. Spinney Marion Spinney J. Eugene Haggett Mr. Haggett High Street Portland Spinney Appleby Lodge Bramhall Street Marion

Mrs Hodgkins Visits Harold Hodgkins in Auburn

Mrs Byron Hodgkins of Auburn arrived for a week's visit with her son Harold Hodgkins on Upper Washington Street.

Byron Hodgkins Auburn Harold Hodgkins Upper Washington Street

Drake and Wilson Families Share Thanksgiving Plans

Ensign and Mrs. Frederick E. Drake Jr. of Framingham Mass arrived Wednesday night to spend Thanksgiving with his parents in Washington. Miss Eleanor Wilson, a Jackson College student in Medford Mass, will join her parents at 120 North Street for the holiday.

Ensign Frederick E. Drake, Jr Framingham, Mass Frederick E. Drake Washington Street Eleanor Wilson Jackson College Medford Mass Lewis Wilson North Street

Community Red Cross Sewing at Corliss Street

Mrs Leland Mitchell hosts South End Contract Club members at her daughter Mrs Donald Hopkins home on Corliss street November 27 to sew for the Red Cross. This week’s meeting was skipped due to the holiday.

Leland Mitchell South End Donald Hopkins Corliss Street Red Cross

Thanksgiving Visits and Local Health News In Bath and York

Master Edward Marchetti, 3, patient at Bath Memorial Hospital after a tonsillectomy, is listed with Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Marchetti of upper Washington Street. Mr. and Mrs. John Black and Mrs. David L. Black of Grove Street plan Thanksgiving in South Portland with Mrs. John Black's parents, the Alfred and Mrs. Tanner. Barbara Hopkins, University of Maine sophomore, Orono, arrived to spend the holiday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Hopkins of York Street.

Edward Marchetti Joseph Marchetti Upper Washington Street Bath Memorial Hospital John Black Mr. Black David L., Black Grove Street South Portland Alfred Tanner Barbara Hopkins University of Maine Orono George Hopkins York Street

Local family arrives for Thanksgiving visit

Mr and Mrs Galen M Low and daughter Jean of Chestnut Hill Brookline Mass arrived Wednesday evening to pass Thanksgiving with Mr Low s Mrs Low s mother Mrs Edward Hartwell of High street.

Galen M. Low Jean Chestnut Hill Brookline Mass

Dorchester Woman Returns After Weekend Visit

Miss Bernice Keegan of Dorchester Mass returned Monday evening after a weekend visit with her uncle and aunt attorney and Mrs John J Keegan on Grove street.

Bernice Keegan Dorchester Mass John J. Keegan Grove Street

Augusta District Conference Attendees Hosted for Tea

Charles Kinney pastor of Beaton St Bent church and several church members attended the district conference in Augusta at Green Street Methodist church. Mrs Sumner Sewall invited the attendees to Blaine House for tea, most accepted, and a delightful hour followed. Misses Martha and Emma Hooper of 24 Green Street will spend Thanksgiving in Waldoboro with Mr and Mrs Arthur B Scott and family.

Charles Kinney Beaton St Bent Church Kinney Yeomen's Society of Christian Service Roger Pierce Daniel MacDonald Ora Nye Jack Clark Della Adams Antoinette Teeling Augusta Green Street Methodist Church Sumner Sewall Blaine House Martha and Emma Hooper Green Street Waldoboro Arthur B. Scott

Clericus delegates report on Lenox Synod in Belfast

Rev. Charles M. Tubbs and Rev. George Gillette of Old Town attended the Kennebec Penobscot Clericus in St. Margaret's Belfast and gave reports on the Lenox Mass Synod from October. Mr and Mrs Frederick A Lovell Jr will spend Thanksgiving with his parents in Brockton Massachusetts.

Charles M. Tubbs George Gillette Old Town Kennebec-Penobscot Belfast St. Margaret's Church Lenox Mass Maine Frederick A. Lovell, Jr Mrs. Lovell Brockton, Mass

Washington woman returns home from visit abroad

Mrs. William D. Sewall of Washington street returned home Monday night from a several weeks visit with her daughter Mrs. Fred M. Hector in Fargo North Dakota. Mrs. Sewall's daughter Mrs. John K. Jayne and Mr. Jayne of New Canaan Connecticut also were guests of Mrs. Hector. Mrs. William Hynes and daughter Miss Ruth Hynes of Grove street returned from a weekend visit in Arlington Heights Massachusetts.

William D. Sewall Washington _ street Fred M. Hector Fargo N. D William Hynes Ruth Hynes Grove Street Arlington Heights Mass

Madden Family Arrives for Thanksgiving Visit

Mr and Mrs G Clifford Madden and daughter Narice of South Portland arrived Wednesday evening to pass the holiday with Mr and Mrs Charles I Madden Sr of Mechanic Street. Mr and Mrs Philip Gildart and children Suzanne and Philip Jr of Bangor arrived Wednesday to visit Mrs Gildart's parents Mr and Mrs John Hunt of Lower Middle Street. They will return to Bangor Thursday evening with Mrs Hunt joining them for the weekend.

G. Clifford Madden Narice South Portland Philip Gildart Suzanne Philip Jr Bangor

Sprague Family Visiting Middle Town Dinner Guests

Mr and Mrs Willard Sprague bring daughters Joyce and Lydia and son Willard Jr from South Portland formerly Somerville Mass to spend Thursday with Mr and Mrs Guy Sprague in Middle town for dinner at the grandparents home, a family visit noted in society notices.

Willard Sprague Joyce Lydia Willard Jr South Portland Somerville, Mass Mr. Sprague Guy Sprague Middle Street

Trott Family Arrives From New England for Thanksgiving

Barbara and Priscilla Trott of Stoneleigh College Rye New Hampshire and Marjorie Trott of Boston arrive Wednesday evening to spend Thanksgiving recess with their parents Milton C Trott and wife at High street. On Thursday they will be guests of Miss Marcia Stinson at the Lafayette Hotel Portland.

Barbara Priscilla Trott Stoneleigh College Rye N. H Marjorie Trott Boston Milton C. Trott High Street Marcia Stinson Lafayette Hotel Portland

Jack McGrath Opens Tremont Temple Barbershop

Jack McGrath, longtime city barber at the Colonial Club, now runs his own shop on the first floor of Tremont Temple in Boston just south of the Parker House. The new location serves as a social center for his former Bath friends who visit.

Jack McGrath Colonial Club Tremont Temple Boston Parker House

Quilt Club Meets At Mrs Bennett Home On Monday

Mrs Francis Bennett of 188 Center Street hosted the quilting club Monday evening. Mrs Gilbert Arsenault of 131 Center Street will host the next meeting on November 24.

Francis Bennett Center Street Quilting Club Gilbert Arsenault

Kimballs Host Thanksgiving Guests in Augusta

Mrs. Frederick H. Kimball and several Kimball relatives will dine Thanksgiving day with Mr. and Mrs. Milton S. Kimball in Augusta. Also visiting are Dr. and Mrs. Langdon T. Thaxter and their three children Julie Kimball Mary Shaw Thaxter and Mary Shaw Thaxter from Portland.

Frederick H. Kimball Minnie A. White Anne Kimball Miriam W. Kimball Margaret M. Cargill Milton S. Kimball Augusta Kimball Langdon T. Thaxter Julie, Kimball Mary Shaw Thaxter Portland

Mrs Raymond Palmer Hosts Discord Club Tea

Mrs Raymond Palmer entertained the members of the Discord club Tuesday evening with sewing and knitting filling the hour in a friendly social gathering.

Raymond Palmer Discord Club

Mrs Spinney to Spend Thanksgiving at Home

Mrs. Herbert L. Spinney of 52 High street will pass Thanksgiving with her husband Mr. Spinney their daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs J Eugene Haggett and Miss Mari on at their home in the city before returning to Appleby Lodge 38 Bramhall street Portland for a month of treatment at Maine General Hospital.

Herbert L. Spinney High Street Appleby Lodge Bramhall Street Portland Maine General Hospital

Dolloff Dinner Guests in Bath

Harold Dolloff of Falmouth will pass Thursday in Bath as a dinner guest of his parents Mr. and Mrs. Cuvier R. Dolloff on upper Washington Street.

Harold Dolloff Falmouth Bath Cuvier R. Dolloff Upper Washington Street

Mrs Florence Willis Returns Home After Visit

Mrs Florence Willis of Boston has returned home after several weeks with her sister Mrs Angus Burden who has been confined by illness at her Highland street home. Willis also spent time visiting her son Bertram Willis of 1 Academy street.

Florence Willis Boston Angus Burden Highland Street Willis Bertram Willis Academy Street

Desmond Heads to Naval Training School in Newport

Jeremiah Desmond son of Mr and Mrs A E Desmond 173 Oak Street leaves Monday for Newport Rhode Island to attend naval training school He is a Morse High School 1940 graduate where he starred in football and baseball He has worked at Bath Iron Works tin shop A party honored him Saturday with gifts Guests included Harlan Brown John Conroy Kenneth Jaquith Leonard Lozier Irvine Mank Vernal McCorison Maynard McFadden George McKellar Harold Perry George Sarkis Norman Tobey Clarence White and William H T Gove of Washington DC.

Jeremiah Desmond A. E. Desmond Oak Street Newport R. L Naval Training School Jere Morse High School Bath Iron Works Mond Desmond Bath Harlan Brown John Conroy Kenneth Jaquith Leonard Lozier Irvine Mank Vernal McCorrison Maynard McFadden George McKellar Harold Perry George Sarkis Norman Tobey Clarence White William H. T. Gove Washington, D. C

Out of town guests visit Waterville and Portland

Mr and Mrs Robert Oliver of High street will visit South Portland Thursday staying with Oliver’s brother Sherman Clark. Mr and Mrs R Clinton McFadden and daughter Georgiana of North street will pass Thanksgiving and the weekend in Waterville as guests of Mrs McFadden’s sister Mrs Clara Lessard who hosts a family dinner Thursday. Miss Emily Thibodeau of Boston will join the group and Mrs McFadden and Georgiana will also visit Mrs Georgiana Thibodeau.

Robert Oliver High Street South Portland Mr. Oliver Sherman Clark R. Clinton McFadden Georgiana North Street Waterville McFadden Clara Lessard Emily Thibodeu Boston

Shaw Family Thanksgiving Dinner at North Street

Mr and Mrs Roscoe P Shaw of North Street will entertain with a family Thanksgiving dinner party. Their guests will include Mr and Mrs Eugene Desmond and daughter Ann and Mr and Mrs John Shaw.

Roscoe P. Shaw North Street Eugene Desmond Ann John Shaw

Local family moves to South Portland for shipyard work

Mr and Mrs Benjamin Welch and their children Barbara and Benjamin Jr relocate from Bronx New York to South Portland where Mr Welch has joined Todd Bath Iron Shipbuilding Corp Mrs Welch previously Mrs Mary Dana of this city. Mrs Edward Lee of Pearl Street travels to Quincy Massachusetts to visit her son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs Francis Lee.

Benjamin Welch Barbara Benjamin Jr Bronx, N. Y South Portland Welch Todd-Bath Iron Shipbuilding Corp Mary Dana Edward Lee Pearl Street Quincy, Mass Francis Lee

Genesta OES members inspect Hawthorne Lodge in Brunswick

Genesta chapter OES members attended the inspection of Hawthorne Lodge OES in Brunswick. The event was preceded by a turkey supper at the Masonic Temple with attendees including Mr and Mrs Henry G Shaw Mrs Luther Thompson Mrs Annie Ware Mr and Mrs Ernest H Wade Mrs Harold Hodgkins Mrs Philip Roberts and Mrs Justus Miller.

Genesta O.E.S Hawthorne Lodge Brunswick Masonic Temple Henry G. Shaw Luther Thompson Annie Ware Ernest H. Wade Harold Hodgkins Philip Roberts Justus Miller

Mrs Harriet Royal to Visit Aunt in City This Weekend

Mrs Harriet Royal a Yarmouth teacher will spend the weekend in the city with her aunt Mrs Edgar C Murphy at 625 Washington Street.

Harriet Royal Yarmouth City Edgar C. Murphy Washington Street

Thanksgiving Dinner Guests From Hatch Family

Mrs. Davis Hatch and her son Dunlap of Green street will host a Thanksgiving family dinner on Thursday. Guests include Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Hatch of Lewiston and Mr. and Mrs. Robert B. Hatch and Mr. and Mrs. William P. Hatch of this city.

Davis Hatch Son Dunlap Green Street Stanley Hatch Lewiston Robert B. Hatch William P. Hatch City

Venison Dinner Party Hosted by Swantons in Bedford Street

Mr and Mrs Carl B Swanton entertained guests at a venison dinner party on Bedford Street with Mr and Mrs Harrison M Hubbard and Miss Mabel Chandler of Brunswick among the attendees.

Carl B. Swanton Bedford Street Harrison M. Hubbard Mabel Chandler Brunswick

Wade family to dine with Holbrooks at Cumberland Mills

Mr and Mrs Ernest H Wade of 1270 Washington Street and Mrs Samuel Wade of Brunswick visit Cumberland Mills Thursday for a family dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs Willis Holbrook, Wade’s sister and brother in law.

Ernest H. Wade Washington Street Mr. Wade Samuel Wade Brunswick Cumberland Mills Willis Holbrook

Mrs Neiley and Florence to visit Portland guests of Doten

Mrs I B Neiley and daughter Miss Florence of Trufant's Crossing West Bath will pass Thursday in Portland as guests of Mrs Charles E Doten of Sherman Street. Mrs Doten will also entertain her father Rep George A Baker of Milan Street.

I. B. Neiley Florence Trufant's Crossing West Bath Portland Charles E. Doten Sherman Street

Thanksgiving Plans and Social News From Local Figures

Mrs. Carl G Kronstrand and daughter Madelyn of 89 Court Street visit Mrs. Mary Ryans in Portsmouth New Hampshire for Thanksgiving. Kronstrand s mother Mrs Alexander Burgess also travels to Portsmouth to pass the holiday. They will visit Mr and Mrs Lawrence Haynes in Newcastle New Hampshire, the latter formerly Miss Muriel Burgess. Mr Kronstrand and son Arthur will spend the weekend on a gunning trip. Social Eight met Monday with Mrs Lloyd Perry for sewing with refreshments. Mrs Napoleon Guerrette will entertain Monday evening at her home on St Street.

Carl G. Kronstrand Madelyn Court Street Mary Ryans Portsmouth N. H Kronstrand Alexander Burgess Ryans Lawrence Haynes Newcastle Muriel Burgess Arthur Lloyd Perry Western Avenue Napoleon Guerrette St Street

Mrs. J. Leslie Coombs Plans Bath Return After Move to Reading

Mrs. J Leslie Coombs who sold her South street home and moved to Reading Massachusetts to live with her daughter Mrs. Samuel Williams will return to Bath at week end to close final matters related to her former residence.

J. Leslie Coombs South Street Reading Mass Samuel Williams Bath

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