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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1952
Page
6
Local society notes from Bath cover lodge events, guest officers, and club activities at Crystal chapter in Damariscotta. Birth announcements include Scott Stanley Tibbetts and Lynne Rita Gilmore with family ties to Bath. Military service updates involve Sgt Earl Gower and residents attending lectures and naval architects meetings in New York.
Portland couple Mr and Mrs A K Parris hosted by Mr and Mrs D Leroy Lord of 1510 Washington Street. Warren R Munsey and son Warren Jr of 94 Court Street traveled to New York for a few days. James A Gillies Jr and wife of North Bath dined with Henry Dingley Jr of Auburn. Milton Brann and wife of Washington Street wintering in Kissimmee Florida for a second season.
Mrs Kenneth Gove returns after a week at Tupper Lake New York. Mr and Mrs Gove from South Bristol are spending winter at the Red House on Lincoln teem as an electrical engineer at Brunswick Naval Air Station macranel years. Mr and Mrs were managers of Holly Mun at Christmas Cove. ans James Knight and sister, Harry Young of Washington street-werefursday v for.
Mrs Albert H Thompson Mrs Har old Carter and others attended the Fryehall Portland reception Friday evening for Johnston E Has kett Grand Patriarch. Mrs Mary Grindell has returned to Bath to recover from illness living with Nellie M Johnson 702 Middle Street.
Miss Shirley Clark of 116 Oak Street was admitted to Memorial Hospital Saturday night for streptococcus infection. She works at Bhradden's drug store and plans to resume studies at the University of Maine in the mid year term.
Mr and Mrs Jeremiah Desmond and daughters Mary Jane Judy and Kathy returned home after a weekend visit with Mrs Lucy Desmond of Oak street Mr Desmonds mother.
Arthur Needham of Needham Massachusetts Ted Estabrook of Honolulu Hebron Academy student Nicholas Sewall and brother David Sewall spent Armistice Day recess in Bath with the Sewall parents Ex Governor and Mrs Sumner Sewall of Washington Street Mrs Carle Rosenwald of Cambridge Massachusetts who spent the summer in Arrowhead returned home Monday Mr Rosenwald spent the weekend with his wife and returned Monday
Mr and Mrs Edward Atkin with their children Cynthia and Jerry return home from a weekend and holiday with Mrs Atkinson and her parents Mr and Mrs Frank Ochmanski of Augusta.
Mrs. Eugene Sirois of 247 Water Street was admitted to Memorial hospital as a medical patient following an automobile accident on Witch Spring Hill two weeks ago. Mrs. Doris Armstrong Wing, past matron of Hawthorne Chapter CBS Brunswick, served as chaplain at officers' night of that chapter earlier in the week.
Mrs. W. Howard Larrabee and family visited East Boston over the weekend as guests of Mr. and Mrs. Gus Reekast. They witnessed the Armistice Day parade in Boston. Miss Anne Kimball and Mr. Joseph S. Kimball hosted visitors from Lincoln Street and Beach Bluff.
Mr Eon Vail and Mrs Lawrence R. Vail of Arrowsic spent Saturday noon in Portland and were guests of Mrs Charles E Doten of Sherman Street in the evening.
Ivory Strout and son Clinton of Woolwich return from a DeBlois hunting trip where they stayed with Mr. Strout’s niece and her husband. They brought home a 200 pound buck and a 150 pound doe. Mrs. Harry Carroll of Auburn visits friends in Brunswick. The Ward family of Collinsville spent a week on a hunting trip in Northern Maine. Various social visits and Sunday gatherings are noted across several Maine towns.
Mr and Mrs A E Avery of 20 Park Street welcomed their daughter and husband Mr and Mrs Roy Lawrence for a weekend visit at their home on Park Street.
Mrs Donald Sewall entertained the Monday Contract club at her Boothbay Harbor home, hosting members for an evening of games and conversation.
Mrs Frederick D Hill of 1008 High Street announces the appointment of Dr Robert M Paine to the Internal Medicine Department of the Mason Clinic in Seattle Washington where he also is connected with the University of Washington Hospital He is the son of Mrs Walter T Paine of Poughkeepsie New York formerly Bath and is a Bowdoin and Columbia Medical School graduate previously with Johns Hopkins Hospital in Maryland. Sagadahoc county reps attend New England Council of Young Republicans meeting in Portland. Miss Lucy E Hill a Peak's Island teacher returns home after two weeks with Mrs H Kenneth Smith convalescing after Maine General Hospital stay.
Mrs Harold Fish returns to 420 Center Street after a three week hospitalization at Mercy Hospital in Portland where she was a surgical patient. Friends note she is convalescing satisfactorily. Mr and Mrs William Hodgkins of Kittery arrive Friday to visit Mrs Hodgkins sister and husband at 7 Gerald Street. Mr Hodgkins will join a short hunting trip in Madrid.
Bath police officer Patrolman Edward F. Newell was admitted to Memorial hospital on Tuesday for observation and treatment.
Mrs Alzira Gross of the Edna Mae Shop is confined to her-5 Page street with a heavy cold. Mr and Mrs Albert Desmond of West Bath announce the birth of a son at Memorial hospital Monday evening. The baby weighed seven pounds ten ounces and is named Thomas Albert. Mrs Desmond is the former Evelyn White, daughter of Mr and Mrs Herbert C White of West Bath.
Mr and Mrs David C Bickston of 1033 Washington Ave announce their son David Bickston, Bow 1949 and Penn State Law 1949, has passed the bar in Pennsylvania and plans to practice. Miss Shirley M Temple returns home from Memorial Hospital after a four month stay.
Joe Avery's Orchestra will furnish music for a Thanksgiving night party sponsored by the Parent-Teacher Club of Wiscasset at the Memorial Gymnasium. Many Bath friends of the group are planning to attend.
Mr and Mrs Chester A Plant have closed their Birch Point summer residence and returned to their High Street home for the winter.
Miss Mary Cunningham of the Modern School of Dancing recently attended the Boston Dancing Teachers club session at Hotel Bradford. She studied with Charles Hughes of Carlos Dancing Studio New York City and Hazel Boone of Boston. Terry Swearingen, son of Mr and Mrs Swearingen, is convalescing from a tonsillectomy performed at Memorial Hospital.
Two Bath students JoAn Mallett and Sue Stover joined about 60 Fisher Junior College students on Armistice Day for the guided Freedom Trail tour visiting Boston area shrines. The group also attended dormitory coffee hours to help students mingle early in the year.
Donald Rossignol of Shepard street visits Mr and Mrs Charles Swearin gen of Wesley street for a few days while his parents Mrs and Mrs Rossignol attend the death of Mrs Rossignol’s mother in Fort. Donald is a carrier for the Times.
Bath society notes say Mizpah Class of the First Baptist Church met Tuesday at Mrs. Roselyn Carey’s Cat Street home. The president led prayer and Bible verses. Bernita Graves was appointed to buy silverware for a Dec 13 church supper. Next meeting set for Nov 20 at Mrs. Mary Pinkham’s Middle Street. Members listed include Ruth McKenzie Miriam House Dot Thayer Gertrude Buffum Mary Pinkham Bernita Graves Marie Young Edith Parks Roselyn Carey.
T W Hyde Camp Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War met at G A R hall with Commander Eugene Hawkes presiding. A committee was formed to organize the November 22 fair featuring rummage sale, craft stalls, and a 4 to 6 pm supper.
The Co-Workers Class of First Baptist met in the church parlor Tuesday with 13 present. Mrs. Mara Metcalf and Mrs. John Mitchell joined as new members. An evening program followed with quizzes jokes and community singing. Next meeting is Dec 9 with committees listed for entertainment refreshments and hostesses serving snacks.
Lowell Temple Pythian Sisters met Wednesday with Most Excellent Chief Susie Darrah presiding. They planned the annual Christmas sale for Saturday at the K of B hall on Washington street at 7 pm. Past chiefs will attend the Twin Bee meeting in Brunswick at 7:30 pm at Mrs Ola Lombard's home. Lowell Temple to meet again next Wednesday at 8 pm.
Genesta Sewing Circle met Wednesday with Mrs. Virginia Partridge and Mrs. Alice Potter. A report on the Christmas sale and supper was given. The next meeting, December 3, will be hosted by Mrs. Anna McCabe and Mrs. Edith Rice at Washington Street.
The Young People’s Fellowship of Grace Church attended the Annual Acolytes Festival at St. James in Old Town. The event featured Eucharist in the morning and inspired attendees with its spiritual focus.
The Rev during a Portland service led a delegation that toured the University of Maine and Canterbury House on campus. A moving picture was shown by a university representative and the evening featured a song service at the church.
Local Legion Auxiliary meeting Thursday evening heard that Mrs. Kathryn Syde and Mrs. Maude Dowling will oversee welfare project. A donation was made to the Gift Shop at Togus Veterans hospital. Winter meetings move to members' homes with next session hosted by Mrs. Kyl Desmond on Oak Street.
The Bath Chapter of B'Nai B'Rith met at Mrs. Louis M. Silverman’s Oak Street home for a business session and sewing for Memorial Hospital led by Mrs. Sam Prawer. The group announced a December dinner at Mrs. Samuel Levine’s home on North.
Suburb Civic Club met at Winneganee Community House with 1¢ members present. They outlined the annual Christmas sale and tea for December 18 and decided to add a sales table for used toys. A baked bean supper is planned at the club house on Saturday night.
Huse PTA meeting led by Principal Manley Grant covered lunch program ideas and school issues from other districts. George Sargent reported on the Kiddie Carnival while plans for a new piano were discussed. The Executive Committee approved an army cut for ill children, films budget, a November 21 dance for grades six to eight, Christmas candy bags, and room mother involvement. Attendance banners went to Evelyn Percy and Catherine Powers. Flowers were sent to Mrs. Lydig Hutchins. Next meeting December 11.
Theta Chapter held a pledge ritual last Wednesday at the Cosmopolitan club rooms. Six new members were welcomed: Mrs. Edward J. Cummings, Mrs. Paul Lemont, Mrs. Francis Curran, Miss Bessie Kakos, Miss Jean Small, and Mrs. Robert Frink. sponsor Mrs. Edward Bass True and director of the chapter were present. XI Beta Chapter members attended. A social hour followed with refreshments. 8 at the home of the sponsor.
A Bath social hosted by Mrs. mune barra at 2 Pine Street drew guests from Bath including Mrs. Sadiers Lane Vina Maisons and Mrs. Sarah Jeeter. About 14 attendees enjoyed chicken salad rolls potato chips banana and cheese olives cream coffee and tea followed by social games and handwork.
Ladies Aid of Winter Street Church met Friday with good attendance. Mrs. Clifford Wilband and others served as hostesses while Rev. Richard led prayers. A box for the Sea Coast Mission was collected under Mrs. Morse. Christmas sale and supper set for December 10 with guest speaker Helena McLellan King presenting readings. Teas were served by Mrs. Harry Horne and Mrs. Lena Sheppard Harnden.
The Winter Street Ladies Auxiliary met in the church parlor with good attendance. A rummage sale is announced for today. The November 25 meeting will focus on filling baskets and may feature a speaker under the supervision of Mrs. Horne and Manley Grant.
Hockomock Council met Thursday night. Mrs Ruth Trask and Mrs Asenith Hagg et t served refreshments. Plans for the November 20 anniversary include a 6 30 ham supper and an entertainment. Degree team members and others interested are asked to attend the November 26 meeting.
The Mothers' Club hosts a Thursday evening gathering for the 4 H club and Cub Pack work. The next event will be at Hele's home with members bringing their own dishes and sharing a potluck.
Mrs Russell Kenney hosted the Thimble Club at 9 Federal Street last Wednesday. Members sewed and sewed while planning December Christmas party and gift exchange. The group will meet next Wednesday with Mrs Elmer Blake on Western Avenue and includes listed members.
A fragment notes involvement of Federation Garden Clubs aide in a House of Representatives context with year and committee references. The readable text hints at parliamentary mention but lacks full details or clear events.
Careta ge and tickets by was followed by an in talk on Preservation nation. E. R. Mick, judge and instructor of flower arrangements, led a demonstr and lecture on fruit and flower arrangements. A board meeting and luncheon at the Augusta House followed. Notables included Mrs. William Dennison, Mrs. G. Thomas Murray, and John Parker. Cosmopolitan Garden club attendees listed.
Nagareal evening at Mrs. Barbara Be s West Bath home featured a business session led by Vice President Mrs. Cecile ate. The group planned packing two Thanksgiving baskets for needy families. Hostess Mrs. Germaine Fos received the guest prize. Next meeting is Dec 3 at Mrs. Leona Cyr’s home. Present were several members and two guests.
Myrtle Lodge of Odd Ladies met Friday evening with newly installed officers in their stations led by Mrs. Lillius Larrabee. A fish chowder supper was served under Mrs. Pearl Campbell with other officers named for governance and banquet plans set for November 24. The next meeting is scheduled for November 28 with a supper to precede.
Suburb Civic club served a baked beans supper to more than 100 people at the Community house in Winnegance. Three seatings were offered at five six and seven with a menu of baked beans brown bread hot rolls coleslaw pickles pies tea coffee and milk. Members greeted guests at the door and hosted in the dining room while the kitchen ran under Mrs Keith Atwood supervision. Local officials and past president Mrs Edwin Small attended recovery after illness noted. Bath and Massachusetts
The Day's Ferry Canasta club met at Mrs. Walter Dingley's home to honor Mrs. Merle Hathorne with a stork shower. A social evening followed with chicken salad sandwiches, cake, and coffee. A sunshine basket for Steve Hathorne, patient at Memorial hospital, was filled by members. Other attendees included Mrs Grace Smith, Mrs Gertrud ine, Jeannette, Jeannine Greenlaw, Doris Carter, and Elizabet.
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