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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 11, 1951

Page

4

Bath area society notes and club movements

John W Sonia Jr of 740 Washington street sails to Rochester New York to enter a administration training program with Equitable Assurance. He is a Morse Ricker and Colby College graduate and a former basketball and softball standout. Many local families are mentioned with hospital visits, travel, and social events, including Miss Sally Grant, the Thayers, and the McInnes family. multiple members attend meetings, weddings, and regional garden club events amid a broad list of community happenings.

John W. Sonia, Jr Washington Street Bath Iron Works Rochester, Y Equitable Assurance Society of America Morse, Ricker Colby College Johnny Sonia Marguerite Rines Morse Mercy Hospital Portland Rives Bath Memorial Hospital

Dumais Girl Promoted To Private First Class

eee L R Dumais daughter of Mr and Mrs Fernand G Du of 21 Washburn street has joined the Women's Army formation Center at Camp Stoneman California and recently received promotion to private first class.

Eee L. R. Dumais Fernand G. Duof Washburn Street Parece Geers Women’s Army Ormation Center Camp Stoneman Calif

Bath native Everett Reid at Columbia Hotel stay

Everett Reid formerly of Bath, now a night clerk at the Hancock House in Ellsworth, is spending a few days at the Columbia hotel in Bath.

Everett Reid Hancock House Ellsworth Columbia Bath

Parker elected freshman class temporary chairman at Hood College

Virginia Parker, Hood College class of 1955, elected temporary chairman of the freshman class at a recent meeting. A Morse graduate in June, she was National Honor Society member and Morse Girls' Athletic Association president. An outstanding swimmer, she competed in meets at Sebasco and is daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Parker of Summer Street. she has not decided on a major, considering theology or physical education.

Virginia Parker Hood College Miss Parker Morse National Honor Society Girls’ Athletic Association Sebasco John Parker Summer Street

Rev and Mrs Culbert McGay Visit Miss Gibbons

Rev and Mrs Culbert McGay, who spent the summer at South Casco, are guests of Miss Mary F Gibbons on Washington street. They will leave for Yonkers New York to spend the winter.

Melvin Henderson Small Point Roland MacIntosh North Street Chopps Creek Peter Phialas East Haven Conn Neil MacIntosh Plymouth Mass Phialas Popham Beach England Rev Culbert McGay South Casco Mary F. Gibbons Washington Street McGay Yonkers N. Y

Bath resident Bernard Knight hospitalized. Miss Marjorie Palmer earns degree

Bernard A Knight, 38 Central Avenue, is a surgical patient at Bath Memorial hospital. Miss Marjorie Palmer, formerly of Marshall Avenue, has completed her course and received her degree from Teachers College at Framingham Mass. She is a Morse graduate who taught first grade at North Primary school before leaving Bath. During the past summer, Miss Palmer was a councillor at a Cape Cod girls camp.

Bernard A. Knight Central Avenue Bath Memorial Hospital Marjorie Palmer Marshall Avenue Teacher’s College Framingham Mass Morse North Bath

Wing announces birth of son Michael Burton

Mr and Mrs Carrol B Wing celebrate the birth of a son at Memorial hospital on Oct 2 weighing seven pounds 12 ounces named Michael Burton Mrs Wing is Eleanor Garland of Woolwich and Mr Wing is son of Mr and Mrs James Wing of North Bath

Carrol B. Wing Memorial Hospital Michael Burton Wing Eleanor Garland Woolwich James Wing North Bath

West Point AAA patrol boosts pupil safety on road

West Point school reports success of its AAA program for child safety along the state highway now in its second year. First graders walk the half mile under patrol eye as two portable school recess signs warn motorists to slow and watch for pupils. New patrol leaders include Levi Gilliam and Paul Wallace among others. James O. Gilliam supervised sign lettering. Community events and meetings follow, including Friendship club activities and district PTA notes.

West Point AAA Levi Gilliam Paul Wallace James Wyman Annette Scott Bruce Wyman Muriel Wallace Joanne Brown Nancy Wallace Judy Scott Ruth Alexander Barbara Caton James O. Gilliam Robert Gilliam Philip Wyman Friendship Club Esther Alexander Martin Doyle Elnora Wallace Wallace Waldoboro High School Gordon Alden Phippsburg P. T. A Parent Education For District 3 Alden Anita Totman Gertrude Blaisdell Eleanor Blaisdell Philip Jacob Herbert Shorey Chester Talbot, Jr Wilfred Mulley West Point Community Church Arthur A. Wallace Charles Edward Bath Memorial Hospital Kathyn Alexander Alwilda Wallace Susan A. Wallace Carolyn Day Tamara Day Rock Gardens Inn William Alexander Freeman Gilliam Owen Richardson Ellsworth Herbert, Jr

Cabin Awarded At Bath Memorial Hospital Fair

Cam den based Penobscot Cabin Co presented a small demountable cabin to the Memorial hospital auxiliary. The cabin moved from Camden to Bath with Hyde Windlass and Bath Iron Works help and stands in front of city hall as the door prize for the fair on Oct 19 and 20 at the Bath Iron Works recreation hall. Profits support Memorial hospital daily services and the event features rummage sales booths, food and entertainment.

Penobscot Cabin Co Camden Henry Bickford Memorial Hospital City Hall Bath Lumber Co Bath Iron Works Clyde Lake Hyde Windlass Co Frank Reay Bath Georges River Bridge Thomaston Memorial Hospital Auxiliary Fair Hyde Windlass

West Point PTA discussion on playground and community building

Anita Totman and Mrs. Eleanor Blaisdell lead a West Point PTA forum titled How Will West Point Benefit By Its Playground And Its Future Community Building The Thursday evening meeting invites both townwide PTA members and the whole West Point community to share perspectives and learn what drives each group.

Anita Totman Eleanor Blaisdell West Point Phippsburg Pta PTA

Street Work on Commercial Street Highlights Parking Need

Maine Central Railroad and Kennebec Wharf and Coal Co. repair trackage on Commercial Street and fill holes with gravel, improving conditions but the street remains the city’s roughest. With possible future surface work limited by funds, officials should consider parking lots along the borders by filling unused docks, including the old ferry slip, to ease congestion and aid business access.

Maine Central Railroad Kennebec Wharf & Coal Co Front Street

Rumor of New Construction in Bath District

Persistent rumors say Bath may gain a large new chain grocery store in the business district. The Swett property at 147 to 155 Front Street, now Esso and Gift Stall sites, shows surveys. Zoome plans to relocate, and a national oil firm is said to seek the southeast corner of Leeman Way and Middle Street for a filling station.

Bath Swett Front Street Esso Mike Zoome Zoome National Oil Organization Leeman Hay and Middle Street

Former Bath boy's invention aids rug braiding

George A. McFadden, a Morse High School 1922 graduate and Boston Museum of Fine Arts alumnus, designed a reel device to hold braiding cloths under tension. Patented last May, the compact gadget simplifies rug braiding, is manufactured in Winchester Mass, and is now on the market with steady sales.

George A. McFadden Roscoe P. McFadden The Fine Trimming Co Boston Winchester Mass McFadden Morse High School Boston Mueum of Fine Arts the Fine Co

Three motorists fined for speeding at municipal court

Three motorists pleaded guilty to speeding charges before Recorder John W. Quarrington. Arnold W. Clark of Bath and Arthur Hartleb of Bath were each fined 10 dollars with costs 4.70 after suspensions for 45 mph on Lincoln Street and Oak Grove Avenue. Donald R. Wooley of South Portland paid 10 dollar fine with costs for 70 mph on Leeman Highway. A Brunswick Naval Air Station private also pleaded guilty to intoxication and paid 10 dollars with costs. Complainants were Patrolmen Babine and Wagner.

Municipal Court John W. Quarrington Arnold W. Clark Bath Lincoln Street Quarrington Joseph Babine Donald R. Wooley South Portland Wooley Leeman Highway Robert Wagner, Jr Arthur Hartleb Oak Grove Avenue Babine Brunswick Naval Air Station Wagner

Service man joins 11th Airborne at Fort Campbell

Cpl Alan R Elwell reported for duty at Fort Devens Mass and has returned to his parents home at 21 Corliss street before reporting to Fort Campbell Ky He is a member of the 11th Airborne Division.

Cpl Alan R. Elwell Fort Devens Mass Fyled M. Elwell Corliss Street Fort Campbell, Ky 11Th Airborne Division

Scout Pack 52 holds first meeting and welcomes new members

Pack 52 observed its first meeting last Friday night with attendance. The Pack Charter was presented to committee chairman Clyde Morton by Pine Tree Council Representative Bernard Estes of Portland who presented registration certificates to committee members and den mothers. New Bobcat awardees were Vernon Brackett Richard Elwell Donald Logan Carl Graves and Paul MacDonald. New Cubco residents and Sah Mothers are in process of registration. Den Chief Dennis Wetherington received his cord. Pack 52 now has three dens and waiting list for vacancies. A Halloween party is planned for October with prizes for best costume funniest most original and most dignified.

Clyde Morton Pine Tree Council Bernard Estes Portland E. P. Strube Carlyle Taber Alyce Chapman Harold G. Brackett L. C. MacDonald Vance L. Wakefield H. G. Brackett Vernon Brackett Richard Elwell Donald Logan Carl Graves Paul MacDonald New Cubs John Paisley Peter Richard Lutz Howard Farr Dennis Wetherington

Cub Pack 55 Seeks New Members at Evening Meeting

Cub Pack 55 at Winter Street invites parents and all new boys to an evening event at seven. The program includes den placements, cubbing adventures, singing, and a film on Cub activity. Cubmaster Dent Caton leads with the pack committee. registrations require a parent present. Field Scout Executive Bernard B. Etey to present the film.

Winter Street Bernard B. Etey Dent Caton

Troop 55 Scout Meeting At Winter Street Church

Troop 55 of Winter Street Church will meet Monday evening at the church clubrooms with Acting Scoutmaster Sherwood in charge and Explorer Advisor Elliott Hansen overseeing Explorer Scouts. Several members recount camp experiences at Camp Hinds and a new Eagle Scout, Dick Sherwood, joins the troop. An active year is planned focusing on fun badge work and robust Scouting.

Winter Street Church Mere Sherwood Elliott Hansen Camp Hinds Dick Sherwood

Leaders Meeting of Girl Scout Leaders Association

The Girl Scout Leaders Association will meet next Monday at 7 30 p.m. at Mrs John McCole 32 Court Street. All members are requested to attend as important business matters will be discussed.

Girl Scout Leaders’ Association John McCole Court Street

Pine Cone Troop 4 Meets At Winter Street Church

Pine Cone Troop 4 met at Winter Street Church with 22 girls and two leaders Mrs Donald Freeman and Mrs Raymond Chubbuck. Sherry Grindell was named treasurer Frances Butcher Juliet Low representative and Cynthia Osgood Camilla Lorent son Dawn White Judy Ayer patrol leaders. Plans were outlined and the group will attend morning worship Oct 28, then knit for the Needle Work Guild at the next meeting.

Winter Street Donald Freeman Raymond Chubbuck Sherry Grindell Frances Butcher Juliet Low Cynthia Osgood Camilla Lorentson Dawn White Judy Ayer Marilyn Bates Marilyn House Patty A. Robinson Winter Street Congregational Church Needle Work Guild

Bluebird Brownies Plan Penny Hike at Corliss Church

Troop 10 met at the Corliss street church vestry with 24 girls and two visitors. Leaders and helpers included Mrs Zylpha Richardson and Mrs Scamman while Dorothy Staples led the Brownie Promise and Smile Song as dues and attendance were recorded by Martha Pratt and Juliet Low. Older girls discussed a Penny Hike for next Monday, weather permitting, or bring nature pictures for scrapbooks.

Bluebird Brownies Corliss Street Zylpha Richardson Duncan Farrell Edward Scammon Margaret King Dorothy Staples Martha Pratt Juliet Low Judith Libby

Oak Leaf Brownies Troop 14 elects leaders at Huse School

Oak Leaf Brownies Troop 14 met at Huse School Monday with 26 girls present, 16 new Brownies. Elaine Turcotte was elected Juliet Low representative and Linda McCole the treasurer. A new Troop Flag funded by cookie sale profits was admired, and outdoor games followed. Leader is Mrs John McCole with Mrs Donald Emero as assistant leader.

Huse Elaine Turcotte Juliet Low Linda McCole John McCole Donald Emero

Church Family Night at Wesley Church

The first Church Family Night of the season drew over 125 members to Wesley Church on Friday. A six o'clock dinner was served by the event committee, with Rev. Dr. C. Clifford Sargent presiding.

Wesley Church C. Clifford Sargent Willard McLean Woman's Society of Christian Service Walter E. Upham Walter Upham Barbara Small Ivan Traver

Recent transfers of real estate in Sagadahoc County

A list of 30 real estate transfers recorded by the Sagadahoc County Register of Deeds shows numerous granters and grantees including Arrowsie Ethel R Brown to Paul S Night et al and Walter E Delano et al. Properties span Bath Bowdoin Georgetown Topsham Richmond and Woolwich with land and buildings on Front Meadow and Middle streets among others. The note also mentions attendees from North Center PTA at a P. T. A. meeting.

Office of Register of Deeds Sagadahoc County Arrowsie Ethel R. Brown Paul S. Night Walter E. Delano Jonn B. Pertell Bath Lawrence E. Babb Congress Sportswear,Co Middle Street Lillian M. Meroff Rexford B. Stover Front Street Howard S. Reynolds Theodore K. Gerow Beacon Street Carl R. Gray, Jr Myrtle E. Simpson Shepard Street Bowdoin David T. Shaw John H. Ross Sarah V. Burgintonel E. Olson Georgetown Lincoln Walton F. I. Shattuck North Bath Elmer E. Heal Inald C. Atwood Kippsburg Henry S. Hosmer James E. Chambers Charles P. Beach Alonzo T. Nickerson Robert H. Gray Winifred Brown Helen A. Freeman Mabel P. Slocum F. H. Waterhouse Harry L. Day Richmond Eva Yeaton Dorothy Jovin Martha R. Bowen Emily E. Nichols William E. Whitney Fred Eberhardt Topsham Lucien H. White Alma White Stone Wilfred T. Smart Julian M. Woodward Everett M. Betts Mary W. Betts Woolwich Albert Despres Theodore E. Boehm James W. Jordan Donald W. Leavitt Carleton L. Reed Effie E. Williams Walter S. Simonton

Mrs Briggs and Mrs Mullin Visit Springfield Couple

Mrs Edmund P Briggs and Mrs Seth Mullin left Tuesday to spend several days with Mrs Briggs daughter and husband Mr and Mrs Julius Appleton in Springfield Massachusetts.

Edmund P. Briggs Seth Mullin Briggs Julius Appleton Springfield Mass

Also Mentioned on This Page

Anthony Pellegrini John A. Murphy James Daniel Murphy Plain Street Providence R. I Morse High Bryant College of Business Administration Robert Bishop Naval Air Base Norfolk, Va George J. Hartsgrove Western Avenue Robert S. Ireland Melrose New England School Development Council Loring R. Addison Rockland Cape Elizabeth Gorham Council Mr. Ireland Walter J. McElman Valley Road Central Maine General Hospital Lewiston Marilyn Burnham A. Pratt Brooklyn, N. Y Robert Levine Mademoiselle West Roxbury Veterans Hospital West Roxbury, Mass Granville M. Colby Quimby Street Colby Parent Teachers’ Association the West School Sally Grant Gorham Teacher’s College Jane Grant the Menace Kenneth Thayer Union Street Court John Burgon Malden Howard Patchell Clarence I. Lane Massachusetts General Hospital Ruth Collicutt Raymond Smith Rebecca Smith Waterville Everett Lemont High Street James Shea Smith Lemont Waterville High School Pfc Earl J. Harrigan Earl Hasford Harri Carroll Houston Betty Anderson Bosym Carl C. Anderson Green Street Belle Glade Fla Charles Anderson Hallett Carl F. Pierce Center Street Donald Huff F.C.S.N U.S. Navy San Diego Treasure Island San Francisco Oakland Navy Donald Blanche Huff Te High School Joyce McCurdy E. L. McCurdy Bath Department Store Addison McInnes Richard Duncan Rochester Karcher S. Jackson Lincoln Association of Congregational Churches and Ministers Barclay Bruce Burlingame, Calif Anne Kimball Harold M.sewall Arthur Sewall 7Th Transportation Regiment Army’s Transportation Center Fort Eustis Menlo Park High School Menlo Park Sewall Bowdoin College Alpha Delta Phi U. S. Marines Chester A. Rines Granite Street Odd Fellows Show Madelyn Oliver Drinkwater Joan Osborne Fay Pye Charlotte Charlotte’s School of Dancing New York Stanley Morse John Nortall Richard McIntosh Valley Pad Clinton Norton Oliver Street Meadowbrook Harry W. Halterman, Jr E. H. Whitehurst Garden Street United States Military Academy Halterman Airborne Infantry Kenneth Coombs Loring Bates Palmer Street Worcester Jean Leonard Becker Junior College Leonard John M. Leonard Farmington State Teachers College Don Delehanty Maine Central Transportation Bath- Lewiston Portland-Cannan Harry White Summer Street Court Thomas Canacaris Joan Alice Canada Quebec City Montreal Richfield Springs Mr. Canacaris Andrew Canacaris Louis O. Couture Cosmopolitan Club A. M. Main Duncan McInnes Pear Street James Main Harrison, N. Y Edgar B. McBrine, Jr Edgar B. McBrine Dummer Street McBrine Morse J. W Norma Ferris Leslie Ferris Richardson Street Lawrence Vail Stonington, Conn Cosmopolitan Garden Club Medomak State Federation of Garden Clubs Damariscotta Carville Douglas Albert Whitney Linwood Boardman Gerard Billington Bernard MacDonald Vivian Brown William Dennison Joseph St. Peter C. R. Tipsword Heath Lane Edmund St. Pierre Tipsword Mrs. St. Pierre St. Peter Irving York Monsday Stewart Day Granville E. Wallace Lewis E Commercial Street Bath Boy’s Scouting Daniel Matter Joseph I. Smith Louis A. Dole Granville Colby Ralph Milliken C. Lloyd Hooker Merton Bradway North Center P. T. A P. T. Doboro
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