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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1945
Page
5
Mrs. William D. Goodman returns to Brooklyn with Mary Almond and Regina Dowdell as marriage plans unfold. A string of local guests, servicemen on furlough, and visits from Bath to Skowhegan, Belfast, and other towns fills the week.
Thomas Bates leaves Thursday for Morro Bay California where he works as a government engineer. He travels with his mother Mrs John L Bates and sister Mrs Herbert A Brown. Mrs Bates will visit in Springfield Massachusetts with daughter Mrs Walter J Ge winner before going to Ohio to visit Mrs Brown.
Murray Ryder, employed at Bath Iron Works for three years and nine months, left Thursday afternoon for his old home in New York City. After a brief stay there, he plans to spend the winter in Jamaica, B. W. I.
Nancy Gregware, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Paul A. Gregware, is chosen as a junior class cheerleader at South Portland High School. She previously cheered at Morse High during her freshman and sophomore years. Her brother Allen is a senior at Bridgton Academy.
Mrs Sarah Coultiard of Corliss Street, a maintenance employee at Bath Iron Works, is listed as a patient at Memorial Hospital.
Pfc Morris Puffer and his mother Ruth Young and Mrs George Darrah visited in Lewiston Friday meeting Miss Alice Darrah of Mexico who came to Bath to spend the weekend with her parents. Cpl Douglas Crosby at Camp Gordon Johnson Florida on 15 day furlough. Frederic O Eaton of Rumford dies, a former grand high priest and Rumford banker. Mrs Lloyd Gallup of New London Conn visits Bath. A girl is born to Mr and Mrs Earl Maine of Dunmer Street Court at Memorial hospital. Mrs William A Furber recovering well at Memorial hospital after surgery. Orris Ames family drives with Jordan family to the White Mountains. Beatrice Titcomb of Dexter named educational director at the State School for Girls in Hallowell.
Mr and Mrs Blair C Wilson and Philip S return to Melrose Massachusetts from their summer place at Campbells Pond after several days away.
Mr and Mrs Ray Howe of Richardson Street departed by motor Monday morning for St Petersburg Florida where they plan to reside for the winter according to the report.
Roland Payne of Beverly Massachusetts, a high school instructor, has returned after a brief trip to visit his sisters Mrs Everett G Lemont of High street and Mrs Otis N Card of North street. He was accompanied by his niece Mrs Ralph Card and her daughter Janice who will stay a week at his home.
Frank Martin came back to Sa lem Massachusetts Monday morning after spending the weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs Cedric Martin on Willow street.
Mr and Mrs Robert Craven of Virginia Beach announce the birth of a daughter Barbara Jean at Portsmouth hospital Portsmouth Virginia She weighed four and one half pounds Mrs Craven formerly Miss Evelyn Guynn daughter of Mrs Barbara Guynn and the late James Guynn of Upper High Street Virginia Beach has lived there about a year
William B Mussenden of Garden Street is a patient at Memorial Hospital after a period of ill health. Miss Ivanetta Newton from Skowhegan, formerly on the Huse school staff, now teaches at Winthrop school in Melrose Massachusetts after taking Harvard courses. Miss Bessie Mikelsky of Elm Street traveled to Boston on Sunday evening for business.
Mr and Mrs Frank B Nichols of North street returned home Sunday evening after an interesting week in Boston and Barre Vermont They were guests of their son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs Barrett C Nichols After a bankers dinner in Boston they motored to Barre and then home Autumnal foliage was at its height and the Presidential Range of the White Mountains was snow covered
Mrs Clarence Bailey of Wiscasset was Sunday guest of Mr and Mrs James Thorpe at Elmwood. Dinner visitors included Mr and Mrs Charles Henderson and their family at Sagadahoe Ferry with Fred Carlton. Jane Lemont, past regent of D A R chapter, dined with Mrs Costello P Hall at Sagadahoe Ferry. The Gainsleys of York Harbor visited Mrs John W Brown in Damariscotta as well as Saga dance Ferry and Elmwood Place. The Ellises of Nashua returned from a summer at their South Portland cottage and visited Bath friends. J William Lenuires of High Street hosted guests from Portland including ex NE Shipbuilding officials. Lieut Robert MacDaniels returned to Portland to rejoin his ship after leave with Mrs MacDaniels at the Strack home.
Mr and Mrs Leon Luro and their family moved to their former Bangor residence over the weekend. Mr Luro secured employment there after living in Bath for about three years.
Mr and Mrs Vaughn Smiley and son Bruce of Upper Darby Pa return from a three and a half week stay in Maine with relatives while Mr Smiley vacationed from the Philadelphia Navy Yard. They visited Mrs Smiley’s parents Mr and Mrs Fred Kitteridge and Mrs Smiley’s sister Mrs Richard Hastings among others.
Mrs. William H. Daley entertained at her Middle Street home with guests Mrs. Fred Anderson Mrs. Alfred Harjula and son Erick and Miss Emma Stackpole of Thomaston in attendance.
A family house party celebrated Pvt. Burris Additon’s safe return from Norway with Loring Addison and relatives. Guests included Ivan Additon and family, Harold Haggett party, Williams family, and Bath Iron Works worker Henry Colcord. The West Bath minstrel show also features David Henderson singing The Preacher and the Bear.
Mr and Mrs Charles Sterling of Torrington Point Peaks Island are visiting their son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs Fred Sterling of Middle Street for several weeks They hosted Tuesday supper for Captain and Mrs Robert Thayer Sterling of Portland Head Light
Mr and Mrs Robert Hallett return home on Washington Street with daughter Adrian and son Gary after several weeks in Aroostook County.
Mr and Mrs Granville Colby of Quimby street visited weekend hosts Mr and Mrs Albion LaFleur in Peterboro New Hampshire. Mrs LaFleur and Mrs Colby were roommates at Gorham Normal school. The group enjoyed coffee Saturday morning a Boston shopping trip Saturday afternoon and attended the Shubert musical comedy Springtime in Brazil Saturday evening.
The Junior Hospital League met at the new president Mrs. Howard Bates home on Washington Street. Resignations of Mrs. Theodore Earl and Mrs. Linwood Haynes and Mrs. Albert Coombs were accepted. A rum mage sale is planned for October 18 at Grace church parish house. Mrs. Roger Luke was named secretary-treasurer. Next meeting set for October 23 at Mrs. Royal Johnson’s home.
The Morse High School Boys Glee Club met October 11 in the auditorium. Several new members joined and show encouraging progress. A uniform of dark pants white shirts and maroon or black bow ties was chosen. The club is invited to sing at the Thanksgiving assembly and invites more boys to join both the Boys Glee Club and the mixed chorus.
Fourteen members of the What-So-Ever club attended a banquet at the Eagle hotel in Brunswick last Tuesday. The supper was enjoyed immensely and outgoing members received gifts. A club meeting is planned Tuesday evening in the club rooms with Mrs Iso line Morrell and Mrs Florence Nelson as hostesses.
St Barnabas Guild of Nurses held a season starter at Mrs. Fred R. E. Deans home on Dummer Street with 30 members present. Mrs Ern est Rogers led the meeting in the president’s absence and plans were made for a card party with Rogers as general chairman.
Ladies Aid of Winter Street church met Friday with hostesses including Miss Alice Varney and Mrs. Samuel R. Percy. President Mrs. Arthur Lemont presided. Plans for a rummage sale on Wednesday at two o clock and the annual parish supper on Friday Oct. 26 were announced. Contributions of flowers and plant slips for upcoming church events were requested. Next week’s hostesses were named.
Mr and Mrs Harry C Stone hosted Kent Stones fifth birthday on Tuesday evening from four to six Halloween style with ice cream and cake. Guests included Jess Allen Joan and Judith McGregor John Hart John Rines Charles Annis Christine McLeod Patty Ann Jones Linda Leeman and Keterrl Costain with mothers present Mrs John Hart Mrs Robert McLeod Mrs Lewis Annis Mrs George Costain and Mrs John Rines.
Morse High School Band Boosters met to organize a supper fundraiser and discussed preparing a director’s stand purchased for the band. Officers were noted as part of the meeting.
For the coming year Cecil Fullerton is elected president, Mrs. James Noftall is vice president, and Mrs. Arthur Berry is secretary treasurer according to the report.
The J. M. V. society met last Wednesday with Alice Farley as teacher and Eleanor Brooks as secretary in charge. The session opened with a song and prayer, featured a film titled Will Cigarettes Make a Good Life Partner, and announced part two for next Wednesday morning. Members then worked on J. M. V. requirements.
The WCTU held its monthly meeting at Miss May Besaw’s High street home. Reports from Besaw Harriet Wright and Stover covered the Augusta State convention. An October social at Mrs Mabel Paquet’s was planned for October 25.
The Stamp club met at the Oak Street parish house and voted to hold a stamp auction sale at the November meeting with Harry L. Day as auctioneer. Refreshments were arranged by Rev. Charles M. Tubbs and Paul Holmson. Special guests included David Drake, Miss Evelyn Green and Knute Holmson.
At the Huse PTA meeting on Thursday plans were completed for a teachers' reception on November 1 with a chicken supper. President Mrs. Edward B. Hamblett requests attendee names by October 26. The group also discussed building a skating pond near Huse School for children.
At Wednesday's Lions Club meeting two new films were shown. The first, Black Cat, depicted bombing raids by the Navy's Catalina bombers and the second showcased Navy action in the Pacific focusing on ship repair after battle. Guests included Silas Werner of Boston.
Club members gathered at Mrs. John Greene Jr s North street home Thursday evening with twenty two attendees. After business a hat style show featured models Miss Louise Trainor and Mrs Brewster Sedgwick. Committee chairs were Mrs John Greene Jr Mrs Richard Haskell and Mrs Nathan Watson. Refreshments followed and a social evening concluded.
Ramona Council No. 27 D of P held a rum mæ ge sale Thursday afternoon followed by a public supper and regu lar meeting with a social hour. Mrs Elsie Spinney won the penny match and Mrs Annie Wilson captured the mystery prize.
Officers elected Tuesday night at the Knights of Columbus hall included Fr. T. C. Maney as chaplain and Mrs. Marie Ange Sirois as president. The event drew attendees from Lewiston Augusta and Brunswick with remarks by General President Bobert and General Councillor Ubald Morneault and featured singing, violin, piano, and a buffet lunch.
Ernset Edgar Keaton Auxiliary USWV held a Sunday meeting led by President Bernice Staples. The group discussed sending puzzles to Togus hospital and flowers to the Navy League for Navy Day in Portland. Beatrice Burns named rummage sale chair. next meeting set for Oct 28.
Department Council meeting of the United Spanish War Veterans auxiliary hosted by Ernest Eaton auxiliary at the G A R hall. President Bertha Whitlam presided with auxiliaries from Portland South Portland Brunswick and Lewiston present. They voted to donate to the Alfred Kennedy Memorial and to flowers for Navy Day October 21 in Portland.
The Winter Street Fireside club held its first meeting of the season in the men's parlor. Horace Morse, last year's president, chaired. Frederick Sturtevant was elected president, Morse vice president, Barbara Cooke secretary, John Wishart treasurer, Robert Farnham publicity reporter. Installation is set for next Sunday church service. Rev. A A Almand proposed new ideas to be pursued. The meeting closed with the circle and taps.
The Philathea class met on Monday evening with 24 in attendance. A class supper was voted and committees were appointed for the November 12 meeting with program duties assigned to Mrs. Bernice Achorn, Mrs. Nellie Hunt, Mrs. Virginia White, and Mrs. Harriet Lewis. Refreshments were planned under Miss Eula Fielding, Mrs. Alice Bridges, Mrs. Ruth Ames, and Mrs. Beatrice Coombs. The group voted to buy pulpit flowers for one month of winter and set a committee of Mrs. Nellie Hunt and Mrs. Mildred Walker to obtain serving trays for the church. An adjournment to the large vestry followed for a humorous play, Wildcat Willy Gets Brain Fever, featuring Mrs. Berbice Achorn, Mrs. Marjorie Stevens, Mrs. Amanda King, Mrs. Marie Berry, Mrs. Stella Rines, Mrs. Jessie Norton, Mrs. Dorothy Davis, and Mrs. Ruth Ames. The committee included Mrs. Dorothy Davis, Mrs. Amanda King, and Mrs. Stella Rines. Refreshments were served.
Kora Temple plans a ceremonial Friday evening described as one of the most interesting in its history. Many members, long in the organization, are expected to attend and participate in the event.
Armed forces members will return home and attend a community event. From 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. a banquet is served, band concert at 6 p.m., candidates report at 6:30, business meeting at 7:30, and a ceremonial follows. The Arab Patrol under Capt. Charles Pulsifer will perform a drill, with a good night lunch at 10:30 p.m.
From Oct 15 to Oct 27 officers sponsor a telephone bridge. Committee members are Mrs. Arthur Colby and Mrs. Earl Pride. Prizes awarded in auction and contract. Players with tables notify Mrs. Pride. scores telephoned to Mrs. Colby. Rules specify 16 hands per game, 50 for changing, 125 for game in auction, and 16 hands with 50 for moving, 500 for game in contract with vulnerability all the time and no doubling.
Arlene LaTourneau state regent officiated as officers were installed for Sacred Heart Circle with Louise Arsenault as regent and Yvonne Vallincourt as scribe. The event included remarks on duties, ritual importance, and the upcoming Victory Loan Drive, followed by solos and a community sing. Refreshments concluded the gathering.
Theta Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi met with Mrs. John A. Greene Jr. on North Street Tuesday night. The next meeting, Oct 30 with Mrs. Catharine Legard on Washington Street, will continue the cultural program featuring famous artists.
Lincoln lodge I O O F held a public installation Monday with George Turner and John Merry presiding. Officers installed included Robert W. Newman as noble grand George Thurston vice grand Charles Rines Jr secretary Domenic Cardosi treasurer Norman Markham warden Arthur Tourtillotte conductor Alfred Condon inside guard Frank Cromwell R S N G Robert Dow L S N G Arthur McCullum R S S Charles Ansert L S S Loring Brown R Ss SV G Clarence Rogers L S. Rebekah lodge Queen Esther sent guests as well. Newman presented bouquets and Mel Robbins provided a musical program.
Mrs Henry O Trowbridge of 13 Andrews Road is convalescing after a recent illness at the Trowbridge Summer home in Crow Point Hingham Mass.
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