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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 04, 1951

Page

8

Will Spare Odd Fellows Show Opens at Morse High

Local stage enthusiasts hail the Southern Melody Minstrels as the outstanding show of the season. The two night run opens Thursday at Morse High School Auditorium with a well drilled chorus and featured performers including Geraldine Legard Rita Ketchum Cynthia Footer Margaret Meister June Lawrence Nancy Dunn Eleanor Marks Marion Bourgon Ethel Lyden Helen Small James Chadwick Frank Donnell Harvey Hartley Jr Norma Sawyer Joan Osbourne Paul Legard. Mrs Percy Marks directs as interlocutress. Winners from City Playground Talent Show join the program with tickets available at A K Rogers and at the Morse box office.

Southern Melody Minstrels Morse High School Southern Melody Garet Meister June Lawrence Nancy Dunn Eleanor Marks Marion Bourgon Ethel Lyden Helen Small James Chadwick Frank Donnell Harvey Hartley, Jr Norma Sawyer Joan Osborne Paul Legard Percy Marks Bath City Playground A. K. Rogers Center Street Morse High Bath Lodge of Odd Fellows Paul Crocker Stanley Brimigion Moan. Spee Mrs. Marks Arthur Knight Norman Frizzell Percy Ma

First Fall Meeting of Sewall Chapter DAR

Members of Colonel Dummer Sewall Chapter DAR met in Central church parish house for the first session after summer recess with new officers presiding. Treas. Maude Howard presented the budget. the meeting opened with Faith of Our Fathers, flags saluted, and Star Spangled Banner sung. Thelma Mittendorf spoke on National Defense, citing four dangers and quoting Sen. Margaret Chase Smith. A Bermuda Bound film was shown before refreshments. For November, members are asked to bring used clothing for Kate Duncan Smith school.

Dummer Sewall Dar Central Church Parish House Lile Niles Maude Howard Lena Ring Lucy Armstrong Mildred Albee Mildred Swanton Eleanor Irish Ruth Taylor Sarah Lermond Bernice McGlin Chy Ethel May Kate Duncan Smith School

Hairdressers Gather for Maine Cosmetologist Convention

A large Merrymeeting Hairdressers Association contingent attended the fourth annual Maine State Cosmetologist convention at Eastland Portland from September 22 to 25. Dorothy Lee was named state director and Carol Eastman welfare chairman. Jean Lermond, Bath native now at Golden Beauty school in Portland, modeled in the parade and was styled by Barbara Whitmore. Local entrants included Muriel Mehlhorn, Jeanette Duncan, Gertrude Guerette, Mildred Young, Eleanor Rouillard, Isabelle Sutherland, Carmen Sampson, Betty Bernier, Rosalys Kondos, Whitmore, and Eastman.

Merrymeeting Hairdressers Association Maine Eastland Portland Dorothy Lee Merrymeeting Hairdressers Carol Eastman Jean Lermond Bath Golden Beauty School Barbara Whitmore Carmen Muriel Mehlhorn Jeanette Duncan Gertrude Guerette Mildred Young Eleanor Rouillard Isabelle Sutherland Carmen Sampson Betty Bernier Rosalys Kondos Whitmore Eastman

Fall Fashion Show of Club Forty-Two Proves Great Success

The Fall Fashion Show at Huse Memorial School drew about 200 spectators Thursday evening. Club Forty-Two organized the event, chaired by Mrs. David Clark, to benefit philanthropic work. Models showcased autumn color palettes with garments for youngsters and adults, including a wedding gown by Mrs. Geraldine Perry worn by Anita Deering.

Club Forty-Two Spe Eer Huse Memorial School Club Forree David Clark Jeannette Greene Dale David Smith Laurel Packard Fay Pye Merlene Osborne Peggy Moriarty Geraldine Perry Anita Deering Maxine Jaquith Barbara Mack

Engagement announced for Arleene Brown and Robert Laferriere

Mr and Mrs William A Brown Jr announce the engagement of their daughter Arleene Florence to Robert Laferriere son of Mr and Mrs Felix Laferriere of Meadow Road Topsham The bride to be is a Morse High School class of 51 graduate and works at Hyde Memorial Home The groom to be attended Brunswick schools and works at A and P Super Market in Brunswick No wedding date has been set

William A. Brown, Jr High Street Arleene Florence Robert Laferriere Felix Laferriere Meadow Road Topsham Miss Brown Morse High School Hyde Memorial Laferriere Brunswick Bates Pratt Richmond State Health Department Olive Blanchard R. N Erland Curtis George Ackley Eva Messer Stilphen Mabel Heenie Laura White Jessie Frye Elva Curtis Evelyn Merrill Ida Douglas Dorothy Clara Temple Prindall Mildred Dunn Frances Haley Olive Frizle Ruth Fisher Nancy MacDonald Vivian Dodge Phyllis Turner Vernon Yates Janet E. Yates Roger M. Marshall Bowdoin Mason Marshall Robert Gray John Curtis Merline Witham Gordon Curtis Barbara Merrill Norma Benner Barbara Gardiner Crocker Janice Gail LaRochelle Marjorie Curtis Raymond Lamoreau Glennis Lamoreau Ella Curtis Zelma Brown Paul Dow Baptist Mary Nealey Alice Maxwell Desert Bridge Vining Dunlap Fred Voight Harry Stilphen David Ames Raymond Libby Harry Woodbury Wilbur Emerson Libby Woodbury Ralph Champlain Bowdoinham Baptist Church

Celebrates Birthday While In California

Young Gary Babine recuperating from a tonsillectomy celebrated his seventh birthday on the Oxnard lawn with 20 friends. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Babine, U.S. Navy, of Bath. Guests represented nearly half the United States, with ice cream cake and soft drinks served. The party featured pin the tail on the donkey and a peanut hunt, prizes given, and Gary received many gifts including a bicycle.

Gary Babine Friends Oxnard Calif Gerald Babine U.S. Navy Bath United States Gary

Engagement of Miss Suzanne Shea to Pfc Robert Rowland

Mr and Mrs William F Shea of 55 South Brunswick Old Town announce the engagement of their daughter Suzanne G Shea to Pfc Robert L Rowland US Air Force son of Mr and Mrs Cecil Rowland of 24 Academy Street Morse high school class of 1949 graduate Rowland played basketball and was in the band and orchestra at Morse He attended Ricker College Houston for a year then joined the Air Force He is stationed at Westover Field Chicopee Falls Mass

William F. Shea Brunswick Street Old Town Suzanne G. Shea Pfc Robert L. Rowland U.S. Air Force Cecil Rowland Academy Street Shea Ricker Classical Institute Houlton Old Town High School Rowland Morse High School Morse Ricker College Houston Westover Field Chicopee Falls Mass

Baptist Circle Plans Oct 4 Supper and Quilt Work

The Ladies Sewing circle of First Baptist church met in the vestry. They discussed a October 4 get together supper for church members. A committee meeting will be Friday at Mrs Clifford Harrington’s North street home to finish arrangements. The rest of the time was spent tacking a quilt.

First Baptist Church Clifford Harrington North Street

Isewall Chapter Well Represented at DAR Meeting

An even dozen Sewall Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution attended the fall Maine Society DAR meeting in Rockland with 233 delegates from Maine chapters. The event featured 5 national officers led by President General Mrs James B Patton, plus 15 state officers and multiple regents. Activities included a lobster luncheon, remarks on patriotism ahead of a nine-state fall tour, and a Mountpelier tea with a Bates-made Washington bedspread gift and Maine Development Commission slides.

Dummer Sewall Daughters of the American Revolution Maine Society of the Dar Rockland Maine Merle Niles Ralph Mittendorf Norman Howard Leonard Lord Harry Ring, Sr Andrew Butterfield Harold Stanton R. J. M. Steussey Carl Albee Harold Roberts Fred May Adelbert Hall James B. Patton Washington, D. C Kenneth T. Trewhella East Hartford Leroy Hussey Peter Beeaker Rumford William A. Farnsworth Library and Art Museum Pratt Memorial Church Lady Knox Chapter Raymond Watts Patton Beeaker F. J. Loungway Camden Augusta Colonel Dummer Sewall DAR Hotel Eastland Portland Colonial Daughters Farmington Pemaquid Montpelier General Knox Thomaston George Washington Maine Development Commission

Stork Shower Honors Mrs Francis Fortier at Cromwell Home

Mrs Francis Fortier was honored at a stork shower hosted by Mrs W Franklin Cromwell Jr and co host at the Cromwell home Wednesday last week. The house was decorated with fall flowers and a dining room centerpiece featuring a stork. After gifts were opened a bathinet and buffet lunch were served with Mrs Frank Fortier and Mrs Vernard L Flemmings pouring.

Francis Fortier W. Franklin Cromwell, Jr James Caverly Cromwell

Marriage Intentions Filed in City Clerk Office

Marriage intentions show Francis E. Sutherland and Janice E. Beane with home bases Center and Georgetown. Cpl Harold B McElman and Carolyn M St Martin list Huse street and Washington street as their addresses.

Harry E. Ring Francis E. Sutherland James P. Sutherland Center Street Janice E. Beane Walter Beane Georgetown Cpl Harold B. McElman Harold B McElman Huse Street Carolyn M. St. Martin Edward St. Martin Washington Street

Central Ladies Aid Plans Service Table At Meeting

The Sunshine meeting of the Central Church Ladies Aid was well attended at the parish house Thursday afternoon. Committees were appointed for the year ahead and a service table was slated for the next meeting with Miss Margaret Foote as chairman. A social hour with refreshments followed. On Oct 4 Mrs Lida Howard and Mrs Charlotte Longfellow will hostesses. annual reports will be read.

Central Church Ladies Aid Margaret Foote Lida Howard Charlotte Longfellow

Signal Honor Paid Former Bath Man

Earle S. Thompson of New York City has been chosen to head a committee selecting Bowdoin College’s next president to replace Kenneth C. M. Sills who plans to retire after the 1952 commencement. Thompson, Morse High alumnus class of 1909, son of the late George E. Thompson, and Bowdoin graduate of 1914, is president of West Penn Electric and chairs Bowdoin’s Finance Committee. He and his sister Ruth Thompson reside in New York City with a summer home at Boothbay Harbor.

Earle S. Thompson Bath Bowdoin College Kenneth C. M. Sills New York City Thompson George E. Thompson High Street Morse High Thompson Bros., Clothiers Center Front Streets J. J. Newberry Co Morse Bowdoin York City Miss Ruth Thompson Boothbay Harbor West Penn Electric Company

Two Boys Hurt In Auto Crash On U S Highway 1

State police say Paul MacDonald 17 of 40 Drummond street and Everett Verta 16 of Arrowsic were hospitalized after MacDonald’s car hit a machine driven by Paul Granger of Boothbay Harbor on U S Highway 1 near Races cabins. MacDonald had a broken jaw and Verta bruises and shock. Both were treated and released noon Sunday. Granger was arraigned for operating to endanger with the case continued to Oct. 15.

Paul MacDonald Drummond Street Everett R. Werta Arrowsic MacDonald Paul P. Granger Boothbay Harbor U. S. Highway 1 Races Cabins Frank W. Powers Verta Morse Miles Memorial Hospital Damariscotta Granger Wiscasset Municipal Court Powers

Bath family returns from island of Guam

Sgt 1/c Jack N Hederman his wife and daughters Jacqueline and Martha arrived in Bath Sept 28 after three years stationed in Guam. They sailed from Apra Harbor Sept 5 and flew home via San Francisco. Hederman recalled Guam's year round warmth and described Typhoon Allyn damage in Nov 1949.

Jack N. Hederman Hederman Jacqueline Martha Bath Guam Sgt. Hederman Hedermans Apra Harbor San Francisco Forpee Rose Lavigne Wesley One

Veal Quality by Texture and Color

Veal that is fine textured, firm, and light grayish-pink is good quality. Dark and dull veal indicates poor quality.

Gagnon Galloupe Wedding Held in Hallowell Church

Miss Barbara Dawn Galloupe daughter of Mr and Mrs Albert J Galloupe of Hallowell wed Joseph David Gagnon son of Mr and Mrs Arthur Gagnon of Fort Fairfield at Cox Memorial Methodist Church Hallowell Rev Forrest F Fowle officiated A reception followed in the church parlor Bride attended Bates College taught at Mexico high school later Turquoise gown matron of honor Mrs Charles MacArthur Auburn carried same bouquet Best man Walker Boardway North Edgecomb and ushers Glenn Edgerly Orono Linwood Keller Hallowell After a wedding trip the couple will live at 26 Bluff Road Bath Out of town guests included Mrs O C Stevens and others from Bath

Barbara Dawn Galloupe Albert J. Galloupe Hallowell Joseph David Gagnon Bath Iron Works Arthur Gagnon Fort Fairfield Cox Memorial Methodist Church Forrest F. Fowle Gagnon Bates College Mexico Easton Charles MacArthur Auburn Walker Boardway North Edgecomb Glenn Edgerly Orono Linwood Keller White Mountains Gag

Education Day at Wesley Church Observes Rally and Sunday

Wesley Methodist Church to mark Rally Day and Education Sunday with a 9 30 Church School session that already set attendance records. A 11 a m worship service will honor School teachers, with a 7 30 p m Education Day program featuring the Junior Choir and a tea reception for teachers. Public invited.

Wesley Methodist Church E. B. Lermond Stanley Hunter Morris Upham Stanley Wallace Barbara Small Byron Richardson Marjorie Knight Laura King Edna King Richard Davis Donald Smith Walter Upham

Fireside Club Discusses Providence Trip and Bus Option

Winter Street Fireside club met Sunday with president Graeme Hanson presiding. Ann MacLeod and Charles B. Doyle Jr led devotions while planning a Providence trip and deciding between bus or private cars. A food sale is set for Oct 6 with Anita Deering, Ann MacLeod, Sally Caton and Gayle Fitzgerald coordinating.

Winter Street Graeme Hanson Ann MacLeod Charles B. Doyle, Jr Providence R. I Anita Deering Sally Caton Gayle Fitzgerald Macy Whitehead

Community rally as inoculation clinic opens for sick children

A family quarantined, teachers and mothers push for vaccination amid fears of an epidemic. Dr. Pratt and Olive Blanchard organized a clinic at Erland Curtis residence, vaccinating 29 participants from preschool to adults.

Wedding anniversaries and local notices enliven Ridge Road area

Four children of the late Charles and Ada Lamoreau marked wedding anniversaries at a family dinner at the old homestead now occupied by Erland Curtis on Ridge road. Harold Blanchard of Enfield NH celebrated 30 years of marriage, Edwin Lamoreau of Portland 25, Erland Curtis 20, Arnold Lamoreau 15, with relatives from Boston Philadelphia Portland Groton and Kennebunkport among guests. The night also featured Elec ta chapter O E S inspections and a lobster stew supper with four degrees conferred. Personal items note calls from Kennebunkport Portland Cumberland Lisbon Falls and New York visits and illness updates.

Enfield N. H Edwin Lamoreau Portland Erland Curtis Arnold Lamoreau Philip Blanchard Boston J. Blanchard Philadelphia Nancy Lamoreau Carroll Jerry Gordon Curtis Brian Lowell Marilyn Lamoreau Stanley Pasternack Groton Mass Electa Chapter Winfred Dodge Doris Pearl Gladys Raymond Kennebunkport Murl Downing Louis Carras Cumberland Elmer Jordan Marion Morse John Johnson Lisbon Falls Karl Hatch John Barber Miss Barber New York Favour Homestead

Also Mentioned on This Page

Geraldine Legard Rita Ketchum Cynthia Footer Mar Sewall First Federal Savings“Loan Association Front ST. Bath,me Huse School Arlene Florence Brown California Baptist Circle Isewall The Maine Society Central Ladies Aid Signal Honor Everett Werta Island OF Guam Tate Wed Nesdays Hallowell Church Wesley Church Fireside Club Stanley Bailey’s Hortware North St Bath, Maine Opera House Virginia Mayo Dennis Morgan Robert Mitchum Jane Russell RKO TWA Most Mickey Rooney Sally Forrest Duke of Windsor George VI London Paris Rae Allen Chinook Yukon Big Twin China Liza Cinerr Hugh Beaumont
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