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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Nov 23, 1950

Page

3

Bath society notes reflect family visits and local gifts

Society and clubs in Bath feature Mrs Lutz hosting the Nic-nac Club on Pine Street for knitting and cards, plans announced for a November 22 gathering with Mrs McDougal on Oak Street, and residents visiting relatives in Portland Boothbay Harbor and Bangor. Veterans and sailors receive brief updates, while many Bath natives relocate during holidays and send regards to family in New York and Maine towns.

Lincoln Camp Lakewood R. I Campbell Dromore Ris Lutz Nic-nac Club Pine Street Julia Norton Gladze Page Louise K . Betty Holland Beatrice Thebeau Caton Doris McDougal Oak Street

Bath street resident visits Cambridge and family cruise update

Mrs Harold Cutting travels from Bath Street to Cambridge Massachusetts for several days with daughter and husband Mr and Mrs Frank Scott and children. The party joins Mrs Horatio L Baker and others aboard the yacht Scout for a Hudson River and New York state tip cruise. Carl Barnes has enlisted in the U S Army as a recruit sworn in November 16 and to report to Fort Devens for initial assignment.

Harold Cutting Bath Street Cambridge Mass Frank Scott Scott Annette Cut Carl Y. Kennedy Herbert Lemont Sadie Armstrong Scout Horatio L. Baker New York New York State Hudson Baker Arrowsic Florida Carl Barnes U.S. Army 1013Th ASU Fort Devens Barnes Charles 8 Cora Bellees

Birth of Vaughn Thurston Reed at Memorial Hospital

A son named Vaughn Thurston Reed was born November 18 at Memorial Hospital to Mr and Mrs Carlton L Reed of Lambert Park. The baby weighed eight and a half pounds at birth.

Memorial Hospital Carlton L. Reed Lambert Park Vaughn Thurston Reed

Mrs Eastham Guild Visits Wilton Couple

Mrs Eastham Guild visits her sister and brother in law Mr and Mrs Paul Tiemer of Wilton Connecticut. Bernard Hendersonburg is a cat at Memorial.

Eastham Guild Paul Tiemer Wilton Conn Bernard Henderson Burg Memorial

County Teachers Committees Meet To Discuss Matters

Two Bath area teacher committees met at Morse High School on November 9 to discuss upcoming assembly topics for the Christmas session. Key issues include continuing contracts equal pay retirement improvements and salary increases across state or local levels. A public rally is proposed at Morse on December 6 to inform teachers and lay people about likely legislative concerns with Sagadahoc legislators, school officials, and experts invited to speak.

Bath Morse High School Miss Daan M.T.A Sagadahoc County Louise Mayo Morse State of Maine Sagadahoc Miss Conley Mayo Ane Alice Austin Evelyne A Margaret Flaherty Alice Lowell Phippsburg Elizan Harris Georgetown Ric Doris Wing Nathan Watson Bryant Flaherty Conley Equal Pay Committee Hazel Hopkins Woolwich Elizabeth Harris Gladys Raymond Bowdoinham Elizabeth McPhee Richmond Winfield Blair Dorothy Plummer de Colby

Hospital Fair Nets $3 800

The Seventh Annual Hospital Fair raised more than 3800 for Bath Memorial Hospital under the Bath Memorial Hospital Auxiliary. Co chairmen John Parker and Charles Hoebel announced the results noting 1950 totals surpassed only by 1949. Proceeds fund needed equipment and supplies.

Bath Memorial Hospital John Parker Charles Hoebel Parker Charles B. Doyle Bath Thespians Morse High Auditorium

General Conference Committee of Wesley Church Meeting

The General Conference Committee of Wesley Church in Bath met to discuss the May 1951 Maine edist gathering. Speakers include Bishop John Wesley Lord, Bishop Newell S. Booth, Rev. George A. Fallon, Rev. M. Leo Rippy, Rev. C. H. Osborn, Rev. L. D. Porter, and Rev. Weston P. Holman.

Wesley Church Maine Bath John Hazen Calla Oe Maine Methodist Conference Program Committee John Wesley Lord Boston Newell S. Booth Africa George A. Fallon D. D Wesley Methodist Church Worcester Mass M. Leo Rippy Nashville,Tenn Adult Field Workers General Board of Education C. H. Osborn Colby College L. D. Porter People’s Church South Portland Fence Weston P. Holman Southport Beacon Street Church John Sampson High Street

Discussion at P T A Meeting on Youth Freedom and Roles

Members discuss allowances for children and freedom of expression in schools and home life. They support responsible dating, use of the family car, and frank discussions on religion. Prof. Burton Taylor links local concerns to the White House Conference on Children and Youth. Maine plans include 37 delegates. The group approves a $5 contribution to the membership drive, organizes an antique show, a public speaking contest, and celebrates award winners from North Grammar and North Primary.

Burton Taylor White House Maine Bath Harry Truman Joseph S. Smith Marie I. Preston Nelgoiee North Center C. Lloyd Hooker Clark North Grammar Richmond North Primary Isadore Singer

Women to Hold Meeting Aiding Polio Fund Drive

At City Hall on Friday an open session sponsored by the Sagadahoc Foundation for County National Infantile Paralysis will begin at 7 30 p m. Co chairmen Mrs James I Nostall and Mrs Algernon Shorette invite all women or their delegates to learn about the National Foundation and its March of Dimes 1951 campaign led by Basil O Conn or. Mrs Harold Dumont Maine State Advisor speaks with films and a discussion period to answer questions.

City Hall Per Sagadahoc Foundation James I. Nostall Algernon Shorette National Foundation Basil O'Connor Harold Dumont Maine Sagadahoc County

Lost hunting party found after night in forest

The hunting party walked eight miles back to camp arriving about midnight where Mrs. Giles provided coffee and blankets. The party survived freezing conditions aided by Lee Giles who led and cared for Mrs Isdell as a warden located them. They returned to Bath Sunday evening.

Mrs. Giles Mrs. Isdell Lee Giles Mr. Giles Bath Giles William Donnell Sarah Donnell High Street

Local Thanksgiving Visit for Andre Family

Miss Virginia Andre a Greeley Institute teacher and Charles Andre Jr a Gorham State senior arrive this evening to spend Thanksgiving with parents Mr and Mrs Charles A Andre of 106 Lincoln Street Mr and Mrs Ernest Heal of Georgetown are guests at the Andre home for Thanksgiving day.

Lewis R. Smith U.S.N Virginia Andre Greeley Institute Cumberland Center Charles Andre, Jr Gorham State Teachers College Charles A. Andre Lincoln Street Ernest Heal Georgetown Andre

Rogers Visit Family During Thanksgiving Holiday

Mr. and Mrs. William Rogers of Portland will visit Mrs. Rogers' parents Mr. and Mrs. Raymond C. Hart of 16 Park S and Mr. Rogers' parents and Mrs. Walter C. Rogers of 663 Washington Street for the Thanksgiving holiday.

Sarah Given Park Street Topsham Walter Mallett William Rogers Portland

Friendly Moose Clines To Move On Despite Order

Lester Morse and his wife encountered a large bull moose near Ashdale in Phipps while deer hunting. The animal approached as Morse dodged with sticks and rocks for about 30 minutes before the moose wandered off, muttering.

Moose Clines Lester R. Morse Lester Rline Sam Ashdale Phipps

Bridal Shower for Martha Jane Irish in Navy Boat Theme

A prettily appointed bridal shower for Martha Jane Irish was hosted by Mrs. Aubrey Steen Jr. in Lincoln Street. Guests watched her open gifts arranged in a navy blue and white crepe paper boat. Miss Irish, Morse High class of 1947, works at Skillings and Co. SeeaTa, fiancé William Dutton to soon enter the Navy. Invited guests include Mrs. Charles Dutton and several local relatives.

Martha Jane Irish Aubrey Steen, Jr Lincoln Street U. S. Navy Miss Irish William Dutton Navy Bradford Belanger Wilder Irish Washington Street Morse High SeeaTa Skillings & Com Dutton Charles Dutton

Linda Ames Birthday Party At Home

Linda Ames daughter of Mr and Mrs Orris Ames Cherry street celebrated her eighth birthday Saturday with a Thanksgiving themed party. A large ice birthday cake with ice cream punch and candies was served after games and prizes for Carol Cornish Carole Coombs and Frances Rush. Guests included Carol Cornish Carole Coombs Frances Rush Sheridith Waters Sandra Hathorne Mary Pratt Martha Pratt Mary Travis Nancy Potter Mary Ann Bergeron and Anna Lonn. Mrs Ames assisted in serving.

Linda Ames Carol Cornish Carole Coombs Frances Rush Sheridith Waters Sandra Hathorne Mary Pratt Martha Pratt Mary Travis Nancy Potter Mary Ann Bergeron Anna Lonn Mrs. Ames Carol Ames

Miss Jane and Sally Grant to Spend Thanksgiving with Parents

Miss Jane Grant a student nurse at Mercy hospital Portland and Miss Sally Grant a Gorham State Teachers College student will pass the Thanksgiving holidays with their parents Mr and Mrs J Russell Grant of East Hartford Conn former Bath residents and both attend school.

Patricia Worden Mercy Hospital Portland Frederick J. Worden Washington Street Washington, D. C Children’s Hospital Augusta State Hospital Jane Grant Sally Grant Gorham State Teachers’ College J. Russell Grant East Hartford Conn Grants Bath Jane Sally

Thanksgiving Dinner Plans In Groton CT With Family

Mr and Mrs Archibald M Main Sr and Captain Mrs Ed son Whitehurst and Miss Mary Jane Halterman with Edson ite hurst Jr will share Thanksgiving dinner with Mr and Mrs Main s daughter and husband Mr and Mrs Lloyd Gallup in Groton Connecticut.

Archibald M. Main, Sr Edson Whitehurst Mary Jane Halterman Edson Itehurst, Jr

Morse Seniors Plan Waste Paper Drive to Fund Trip

Morse High seniors organize a city wide waste paper drive through Bath area including Woolwich West Bath North Bath Winneganee Phippsburg Georgetown and nearby towns. Volunteers collect paper for a freight car shipment from Portland while using a three way walkie talkie system with central phone at Paul Burns residence to coordinate pickups.

Morse Bath Delant Des Ganon New York Y Vaeer Sieweiee Woolwich West Bath North Bath Winneganee Phippsburg Georgetown Portland Brunswick Paul Burns Court Street Morse High Burns

Recent Real Estate Transfers in Sagadahoc County

Transfers recorded in Sagadahoc County include Bath area deeds from Bath Herman S Shepard to Nelson F Foss and others for land and buildings on Getchell and Dummer streets, Bowdoin to United States Gypsum Co, and multiple listings in Georgetown Richmond Topsham Phippsburg and Woolwich.语言

Sagadahoc County Bowdoin James T. Cornish United States Gypsum Co Georgetown Marjorie Rockwell Clarina Michaelson Antonio Nichola Alexander S. Cunningham Lila M. Spinney Frances H. Feed Elizabeth Allison Edwards Frederick Fessender Wilder Phippsburg Roderic T. Winston Roscoe C. Winton Charles A. Rogers Maurice E. Skillin Edmund C. Douglass Lauri B. Mallett Richmond Paul Schweickert Patrick Pelkey Cecil R. Hatfield Helen D Patrick Topsham Elizabeth J. Alexander Percy M. Wescott Gerald G Weeks Alphonse J. la Chance Amy Dolloff William M. Dolloff Grace Smith Hobart Smith West Bath Lynwood V. Miller William H. Sanford Seth N Snipe Arthur L. Cormier Land Alphone A Cormier George J. Goodwin Woolwich Chester A. Roberts Orsow A. Kent Mauric T. Hathorne Eleanor A Jamgacn

Storytelling Hour Sets Attendance Record

Saturday morning storytelling hour drew 117 children, with Mrs. Jesse Levi reading two chapters from Mar Poppins The Dancing Cow and Full Moon for supervising siblings. Next Saturday will feature Rumpelstiltskin and Morse High School auditorium hosts the event by the Portland Children's Theater under the PTA council sponsorship.

Saturda Hou Chidren Jesse Levi Mar Poppins

Also Mentioned on This Page

William Fraser Ethel Barter Academy Street Leon B. Keene Salley Freddy Reuben Britt Peter Boothbay Harbor Will Barter Fullerton Street Captain Barter Lawrence Putmam Sagadahoc Ferry James Colby Se Street Elsie Small Tallman Street Shepard's Shoe Store Judith Susan Plummer Charles Plummer Hartford Conn Nellie Hunt Bangor Gardiner Percy Hodgkins Bernard Varnum Penobscot Varnum Barney George Barry John Barry Adam Sinlinski Jack Sinlinski Robert Melcher Jack Smnlinski Fred B. Kittredge Upper Darby Vaughn Smiley Donald P. Footer USN U.S. Naval Submarine Base New London Submarine Squadron 2 Harold Chandler U.S. N York Street Mediterranean U. S. S. Noa Naval Forces Atlantic Harvey Henderson, Jr Foster's Point Carl Fortier Center Street Harvey Henderson Ada Milliken Thimble Club Dorothy Kenney Ruby Hooker Hulda Stewart Laurice Blake Margaret McKay Lucy Moore Ethel Coombs Hannah Miller Florence Jewell John McInnes Eastland Philip Wysor Glenn Elynn Ill Richard Torrey U. S. Army Fort Dix N. J Mrs. J. Haviland Torrey Middle Street Frances Flaherty Andrew J. Flaherty Front Street Hilo Hawaii William Goldsmith Mary Flaherty S. C. Tucker Royal Navy London Eng Frederick E. Drake John Perry Charles E. Doten Whitman Mitchell Frank Martin Danvers Spinney Road Genesta Chapter O.E.S Wellington A. Moore Weeks Street Roy Harmon Joan Helen Fenn Mrs. Converse Typxas John Ross Betty Jean Judith McCole Nicky Main Mary Virginia Gillies Baer Connard, Jr Dickson 2 Edward Footer, Jr New England Tel. & Tel. Co Presque Isle Edward Footer Lionel M. White Velma Cornish Auburn Harry E. Cornish Harry L. Legions George Waite Dwinal Consacmn Gast Cotetel Elizabeth Burgess University of Maine Orono J. Arthur Burgess Grevis Melville Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts Philadelphia Clifford Harrington North Street Edward Hines Lewiston Ralph L. Blakeney Carrie Perry Blakeney Mrs. Perry George Blair Walpole Mrs Willard Blair David MacDonald David MacDonald Edward Stook Mr. MacDonald Bernice Burns Nightjingale Club Arlene Footer South Street Harold W. Stoddar Nutley Arthur J. Dunton Daniel Williams Harry L. Day Sanford B. Nickerson Fred M. Haggett First National Bank Maine Corporate Fiduciary Association Eastit Frederick Wilson Gerald Street Arthur B. Moore York Beach Faith McKay F. R. E. Dean Mrs. Dean Shaw Hospital Fair Nets General Conference Committee Wesley Church Meeting St. Lee Sey S. Toeceens Bertocc Moody Flint Chmden William Davis Merton Bradway Tee Armand Petit Donald Perry Harry al Louis Annis Richard Towle Prank Talbot Phyllis Rolfe P. T. A. Meeting Chen
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