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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1945
Page
6
A roster of visitors and residents shares funeral attendance, Army furloughs, wedding guests, and club gatherings. Notables include Mr and Mrs Harry Cook and Mr and Mrs Alfred Grace in Worcester era links, plus Lt Ballou and Lt Beckett visiting from Long Beach and Quebec respectively.
A daughter was born Friday at Bath Osteopathic Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Harry M. Green of West Bath. Gloria Annette weighed eight pounds and joins the family.
Miss Bessie Potter of Washington Street hosted the Junior Misers at her sister Mrs. Frank Lemont's home. Dessert was served at seven. Guests included Mrs. Rayond Welch, Mrs. Walter Hawker, Mrs. John Taylor, Missiah Lermond, Mrs. Raymond, and Mrs. Arthur Lemont.
Miss Avis J Marston a member of the Cong High School teaching staff has returned to Au after a few days with her parents Mr and Mrs Reyrston of Sasanoa Bluffs.
Charles F. Cummings of Academy Street purchases the late Mrs. Amory Houghton’s Washington Street residence.
Mrs. Ralph Merry returns to 3 High Street after a week as an Osteopathic Hospital patient under observation.
Mrs. Florence Albee of Bailey street returns from a visit in Augusta where she was a guest of Mrs. Ida Bradbury.
Miss Margaret Jackson daughter of Mr and Mrs H Laton Jackson of Rockland is enrolled in the Home Economics Course at the University of Maine and resides at 20 Colvin Hall.
Clarence M. Gerrish of Center Street spent the weekend with his nephew Kenneth Gerrish and family in Roxbury.
Mr and Mrs Fred Hoffman and their children Frederick Jr and Marcia have moved from their Charleston South Carolina home to Cleveland Ohio redeploying from Bath five years after residing in Charleston since leaving Bath. Mr Hoffman was employed at the Charleston Navy Yard throughout the war.
Ernest Curtis of Salem Massachusetts formerly of Bath visited his sister Mrs Lizzie French at 468 Washington Street Recently Blanche Davidson and her daughter from Highland Street are guests of Mrs Davidson s parents Mr and Mrs Parker Wadsworth of Vinalhaven Mr and Mrs William Duplex of Waltham Mass returned after a week with Mrs Duplex s mother Mrs Margaret Swan and cousins Mr and Mrs Forrest Young of Winter They spent a few days in Boston and Quincy and attended the rodeo in Boston Garden Saturday.
Capt. Robert Hichborn of Augusta died Tuesday of last week in Bath while on temporary leave of absence from the A U S. He served as a captain and was widely known in local circles.
Mr and Mrs William T Donnell of 251 High Street are on a week long hunting trip at Oxbow Lodge. They were greeted by a young doe on arrival and it is not yet known if they have bagged a buck.
Mr and Mrs Edward M Buterfield of Summer street returned Friday evening from Boston where they passed several days.
Mr and Mrs A Howard Mac Ronald of Bath travel by car to St Peters burgh Florida for the winter. They accompany Mrs Robert Halmshaw who spends summers in Bath Bar Harbor and at her South Bristol cottage. Last winter the MacRonalds wintered with Mrs E R Brown of Deering Street.
Mrs Emma Copeland, long a resident of the town, remains in Bath this year and makes her home with Mrs Wallace Atwood on Washington Street.
Mr and Mrs William E Thomas of Abbott Village were recent guests of Rev and Mrs Charley L Kinney of Beacon Street. Mr Thomas is a brother of Mrs Kinney.
Mr. and Mrs. Earl Pride and children moved from Milan street to a large unit on Denny road. Pride works as a machinist at Bath Iron Works. Jessie Main, a practical nurse, cares for William B. Mussenden, Sr. of Garden street who recently stayed at Memorial Hospital.
Mrs Albert DiCesare of 674 Middle Street, formerly Miss Eleanor Cotteau, is listed as a patient at St. Marys Hospital in Lewiston after a recent surgical procedure.
Mrs Charles Sastamoine of Center Street has been confined to her home with illness for several days.
Mrs Bernard W. Pratt Jr. has left for San Diego California to join her husband in the Navy and will lodge with Mrs Millie C Kish formerly of Bath. Also noted is Mrs Abner Wilson of Court in Melrose Massachusetts with her daughter Mrs David Parsons Jr of Porter Street.
Mrs. Theo Webb of Middle street leaves Sunday for Norton Massachusetts to visit her daughter Mary a Wheaton College senior. She will then travel to New York to stay at the Barbizon Plaza Hotel for the Winter. Miss Patricia Webster departs Thursday for Chelsea Massachusetts to meet her fiancé now at Fort Devens after overseas service in the European Theatre of Operations. Mrs. Robert Green hosts a newly organized club at her Summer street home with games prizes and refreshments. Attendees include Mrs. Priscilla Estes, Mrs. Ethel Robinson, Mrs. Archie Morrow, Mrs. Margaret Holmes, Mrs. Ruth Young, Mrs. Green and guest Mrs. Albertha Day. The club will meet Monday evening with Mrs. Ruth Young on Dummer street court.
Mrs. Mary Curtis Mrs. Ger trude Stewart Mrs. Wilfred W. Chaney and Mrs. Howard Blake return from several days in Boston where they attended the Supreme Board meetings of Odd Ladies. Mrs. Stewart spent part of the visit with her son and daughter in Somerville.
Mrs Rupert H. Baxter of Washington street was a guest Thursday of her daughter Mrs Bruce H. M. White at the latter's summer home at Mere Point.
Mr and Mrs Harold Haggett of High Street host a family Thanksgiving dinner Thursday. Guests include Mr and Mrs Edwin Haggett of West Bath and Mr and Mrs Charles Haggett and sons Billy and Bobby of Bath.
Miss Emily Reed assistant director of the USO. She returned Monday from a visit to her home in West Newbury Massachusetts.
Memorial Hospital welcomed a daughter to Mr and Mrs Converse Fenn of High on Saturday. The newborn is named Joan and adds to the family as they celebrate the arrival.
A personal shower for Mrs. Arthur Forties was hosted Friday night by Mrs. George Engemann and Mrs. Walter Myrick at 8 Deering Street. Guests, gifts, and games marked an evening of thanks while other local notices update hospital, travel, and social events.
Mrs. Bertha A Whitlam departs for Bangor to visit the William McKinley auxiliary. Miss Millicent Hecht and grandmother Costello P Hall return from Boston. Adelbert Hall and family head to Yonkers New York for winter. Roy E Moulton and family stay two weeks at Seguinland while Moulton is linked to Times Square. Allen Ramsay travels to Boston and New York for Lohengrin. Howard Mayo reports Florida winter plans with family and Mrs Sherman McQuaide. Mrs Milford Y Lewis remains patient at Bath Memorial Hospital.
Mr Frank A Givin received a call from his aunt Mrs Martin Watrous Ridgefield Conn stating Mr Watrous had a severe ill turn Saturday after dinner. He is unconscious with a serious heart ailment and his condition is critical. The Watrous are known socially in Bath and recently moved from New Orleans to a Connecticut estate near the New York line. They visited Bath two weeks ago for the Hyde Sewall wedding.
Mr and Mrs Philip Beaney of Sagadahoc Ferry reside in Tarrytown New York. He teaches at the Tarrytown School for Boys and she is assistant house mother. He plans to reopen a barn theater in summer 1946 after a successful season at Hampden. Phil Beaney, Morse High graduate and WWII veteran, had a Hollywood tryout before the war interrupted plans.
The Nurses Alumnae held their November meeting at Memorial Hospital on November 15 with President Roberta Parris presiding. They discussed a rummage sale at the USO hall on November 26 and a dance at the Armory on December 21, chaired by Annah Crocker. The next meeting is December 20 with a Christmas tree event.
Morse High School hosts a Latin club meeting Thursday evening at seven with Mrs. Harmon as faculty advisor. A standard game committee for the year includes Miss Selma Cummings, Miss Virginia Rand, and Miss Betty Cummings. Refreshments were served.
The Hi Y club met at the YMCA under director Harry Ring Jr with twelve members present. They read and adopted the former constitution after amendments and discussed a Navy recruiting officer seeking to show a film on Navy activities, possibly Nov 29, with questions afterward. The Nov 22 meeting was canceled due to Thanksgiving.
Grand and Mrs. Eva Lemont, noble grand of Queen Esther Rebekah lodge, highlighted in the recent meeting as leaders.
The Lowell Pythian Sisters met after a supper last Wednesday. A rehearsal for the degree team was scheduled for Monday from 1 30 to 2 PM with all team members urged to attend. Mrs Agnes Perry received a birthday gift from the Temple and Mrs Verna Butterfield won the mystery prize. No meeting or supper is planned for next Wednesday. a gathering is set for November 28 at the hall in the afternoon.
The Ladies Sewing Circle of First Baptist Church held an all day meeting with a noon picnic lunch. Much sewing will support the Christmas sale to be held with an old fashioned baked bean supper on December 11. Committees for sale and supper will be named. Another all day session is set for Tuesday to work on quilts and sale items with members bringing picnic lunches.
Mizpah class of First Baptist Church met Tuesday evening with Mrs. William Parks on Center street. Dr Edwin L Frizen led the devotional at the church and the group adjourned to Mrs Parks home. A rummage sale in the vestry on Dec 3 was approved with committees to be appointed. Refreshments followed sewing. The next meeting is Dec 20 with Mrs Chester MacKenzie on Court street.
Grace Church Altar Guild held its annual meeting at Mrs. Harold W. DeLong’s Washington Street home. Miss Anna M. Trott resigned as treasurer with regrets. Elected officers include Mrs. Harold W. DeLong directoress, Miss Ruth Field sub directoress, Mrs. Roger M. Luke secretary, and Miss Priscilla Magoun treasurer. Members’ service schedules for the next year were distributed. A social evening followed with refreshments served by the hostess.
Mrs Walter Norton of North street hosted the Quilting club Tuesday with a full Thanksgiving dinner. A farewell gift from members followed. Norton apartments at North and Middle streets will send the couple to Miami for the winter. Fernard Pomerleau sang. guests included Mrs Ro land Robinson Mrs Bertha Hagan and others from local households and two visitors from Quincy Massachusetts.
The Fireside club of Winter Street Church held a Sunday meeting in the men's parlor. President called the meeting to order, a religious service followed, and a talk on the Million Hour Plan was the main topic. After business, a few BMS games were enjoyed before closing in the traditional manner.
Mrs. Norman MacDonald hosted the Thursday Night club at her Phippsburgh home. After refreshments each member gave a useful gift for her new home. Attending were Mrs. Lena Atwood, Mrs. Alice Dunton of Portland, Mrs. Jessie Allen, Mrs. John Hart, Mrs. Alvah Morse, Mrs. Edward Benson, Mrs. Ralph King, Mrs. Ruth Meister and Mrs. Keith Atwood.
Past Noble Grands gathered at Mrs. Mrytie Billings home on upper Washington street with Mrs. Carolyn Thompson as hostesses. An escaloped dish supper followed at six. Prizes were awarded for contract with Mrs. Jennie Farrin winning first and Miss Ethel Blake the consolation. Present were Mrs. Nellie Lord, Mrs. Pearl Reed, Mrs. Eva Atwood, and others with three guests.
The Co-Workers Club votes in a slate of officers at the December gathering. Social committee members host games, quizzes, and community singing after refreshments by Hall and Brown. Next meeting set with Spinney on December 4.
Veterans of Foreign Wars met last Monday with three World War II veterans seeking membership. Frank J. Lawrence of Lewiston, ex Bath resident, joined in 1943 at Portland and served in the 399th Infantry, 100th Division in the European campaign, discharged Oct. 20. Guy L. Norton served in Co. D, 290th Infantry, 75th Division, discharged in September. Joseph A. Butler of Bath enlisted in Portland in 1943, served with the Seabees in the Philippine campaign, discharged in October. Adjutant Carl Swanton announced the slate.
State Department of Veterans of Foreign Wars schedules a meeting in Portland on November 25. After the gathering, Jesse Saunders serving as mess sergeant provided a buffet lunch. The next meeting is set for November 28.
Mrs Bertha Robinson hosted the WCTU meeting on Middle Street last Tuesday. Committees named for the annual Roll Call lunch include entertainment, invitations, and time and place. Resolutions from the Augusta State convention were read. A $5 contribution was voted to Opportunity Farm and the Community War Chest Fund.
The C A R Elizabeth Lawrence Society met at Miss Barbara Cook's Middle Street home. Pamela Litchfield told the story of her Boothbay ancestors who cut a farm, built a home, and faced hardship after an Indian attack, then rebuilt and thrived. A bird air wreath quilt symbolized blessings for a young Pennsylvania bride. Next meeting will be at Mrs. Kenneth Smith's High Street home hosted by Natalie and Sandra Hathorne.
The Thimble Club met at Mrs. Raymond Palmer’s home on Middle Street. Plans were made for a Christmas tree and supper. Due to Thanksgiving the next meeting was canceled. the following gathering will be November 28 with Mrs. Elmer Blake on Western Avenue. Refreshments were served after sewing and knitting. Attendees included Mrs. Robert Jewell Mrs. Russell Kenney Mrs. Leon Sonia Mrs. C Lloyd Hooker Mrs. Donald Stewart Mrs. Earl Coombs Mrs. Percy Miller Mrs. Chester MacKenzie Mrs. Walter James Mrs. Elmer Blake Mrs. Fenton I. Moore Mrs. Harry MacDonald and Mrs. Foster Pratt.
The Central Church League met at the parish house Monday evening with Mrs. Horace Porse presiding. They voted to hold a Christmas supper a week after the sale on December 3 and appointed numerous committees for aprons, novelties, cooked foods, jellies, candy, books, handkerchiefs, grab box, and other sale items.
A group including Mrs. Gardiner Deering Mrs. J Haviland Torrey and Mrs. Edward J McMann met for a social hour after a meeting. Members continued sewing on articles for the ele. Refreshments were served by hostesses Mrs. Gardiner ng and Mrs. J Haviland Torrey.
Genesta chapter O E S met Friday and accepted an invitation from Garrison chapter to attend Guest Officers night Tuesday. Mrs Bertha Adams will fill chaplain, Mrs Dorothy Wood Electa, Everett Pinkham sentinel. a buffet supper closes the meeting.
The seventh grade starts an Audubon club with 100 percent membership. President Virginia Parker and secretary Ronald Beaton lead members studying mosses and lichens. The group meets twice monthly and aims to boost nature enjoyment with planned trips this year.
T W Hyde Camp and auxiliary hosted a Veterans night at the G A R hall with a large attendance. The program included the National Anthem flag salute and the reading of the American Creed, followed by speeches by Maurice Warner and Lieut Robert Baker, Hawaiian music, Lincoln Gettysburg Address and multiple musical numbers led by Mrs Julia Field and A K Rogers Sr with a chorus and Weeks Street scholars performing Maine songs.
Mrs Albert Risteen of Woolwich was a recent dinner guest of Mrs Leonard Fish at the street indicating social courtesy and neighborhood ties.
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