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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1951
Page
5
A Bath civic and social roundup details attendances at lodge events in Gardiner and Portland, births and surgical patients at Memorial hospital, trips to Portsmouth and Boston, military moves and family visits, along with marriages, renovations and moves of residents across Bath and nearby towns.
Edward D. True was the guest speaker at Waldoboro Lions Club during District Governors Night on Lionism. He addressed club members and guests, highlighting regional service efforts and Lions International programs.
Many friends learn Mrs. Luther Thompson is convalescing at her home on Andrews Road after a recent illness and hospitalization at Memorial Hospital.
Mrs John J Berrie Jr of Wellfleet Mass has returned home after a visit with sister and brother in law Mrs Ed win Small of Winneganee. Mr and Mrs William D Sewall who went to Seattle have settled there with Sewall working in the cost accounting department of Boeing Aeronautic Corp. Miss Blanche Butterfield of Bangor arrived for a visit with her brother and sister in law Andrew M Butterfield on Washington Street.
Dr and Mrs Paul Bagdikian of Oak Street visited Boston as guests of Mr and Mrs Howard Thompson hosting the Past Worthy High Priestesses of the White Shrine for the 48 members at their home. Also listed are Mrs Gertrude Trott Mrs Lena Bragdon and others traveling to Bar Harbor and Starkville to visit relatives and in law.
Mr and Mrs Harold Carter Mrs Lillias Larrabee and Mrs Carolyn Thompson were among Queen Esther Rebekah Lodge members at the Rebekah Assembly of Maine sessions in Lewiston on Tuesday and Wednesday of last week.
Van Zandt and Mme Wheeler have returned to their Connecticut home after passing the re at their cottage in West Point.
The Dike and Washington P T A met at the Dike school with over 75 members present. President Mrs Avadna Drake led reports, open house planned for Nov 15, and a membership drive highlighted by Grade 7 teacher Paul Scanlin with 66.1 percent gains.
Wesley Church observed Youth Sunday with a deputation of four Bates College students Laura Jo Weckworth Diane West Robert Christenson and Jerry Handspeaker from Mass Rhode Island and Malden Mass A supper for 20 Youth Fellowship members followed by recreation and discussion led by Weckworth and Christenson Jerry Handspeaker preached the Sunday morning sermon on Christ and John Doe The junior choir of 20 appeared under Mrs David C More The film In His Name was shown to the Youth Fellowship group and was repeated at the evening service for its strong Christian message.
Rev. C. Clifford Sargent of Wesley Methodist leads Bath ministers in protest against General Mark Clark becoming ambassador to the Vatican. He argues the move violates church state separation and urges Protestants to contact Washington to oppose the appointment.
Lieut. Jackson Dudley Hill and Mrs Hill were received into Central church in Bath, and their daughter Harriet Anne was christened with the bowl and robe passed through generations. Family visits followed from Manchester and Norfolk as the Hill family plans a Bath return to the old Middle and South streets home.
The Eighth Annual Hospital Fair ended Saturday, drawing a large crowd. Prizes included a West at Gifts of dolls and more while proceeds support Bath Memorial Hospital Auxiliary to buy equipment and supplies.
The Protestant community of Bath plans a 7 30 Sunday mass meeting at Central Congregational church. Rev Dr Elmer A Leslie of Boston University School of Theology will speak. City church choirs under Mrs Brenda Hill will provide music and all are invited.
Kennard Johnson age 20 of 40 Milan Street pleaded guilty in municipal court to intoxication and disturbing the peace. He was sentenced to 30 days in Augusta jail with the sentence suspended by Recorder John W. Quarrington and placed on probation for one year. Probation requires refraining from all intoxicating liquors. Complainant in the case was Mrs.
Bath police report a cow owned by Frank R. Bailey of Woolwich was presumably struck and killed by a passing motorist near the dike on Route 1 early Friday morning.
Recent transfers logged include Bath Norton to Babkirk and others for land and buildings. Atkinson to McKenna. Foley to Barber. Dummer to Richardson. Baker to Nelson. Peterson to Brault. Moshier to Shaw. Gilliam to Gilliam. Kennedy to Reed. Davenport to Hedges. Flagg to Nourie. Old Folks Home to Lacharite. Bowen Torrey to Thomas. Robichaud executor to Armstrong.
Community items from Woolwich and Day's Ferry include harvest activities, visits from relatives, and church schedules. Notable entries mention Woolwich Center Baptist and Montsweag Baptist services, Christmas program planning, a harvest donation to the Salvation Army, a birth in Pittsfield, and residents visiting York Harbor and Washington, D C.
The YMCA Halloween Parade committee meets Thursday at 7 p.m. chaired by Clarence Warner to finalize plans for the October 31 parade at 6 30 p.m. at the YMCA. The parade and party aim for success with many prizes donated by local merchants via the Lions Club and refreshments pledged by distributors who will donate ice cream and soda.
The Woolwich PTA plans a two day Woolwich Fair at Tuess ic Hall on November 2 and 3 with the semi finals of the All Maine Talent Contest. Winners advance to the Portland finals on December 7 for a chance to audition with Arthur Godfrey in New York City. Entries must be written requests to Brian M Jewett and are due by October 31. Dancers under 16 are barred.
Carl F. Anderson and R. Rich announce candidacy for the Republican nomination to become Sagadahoc County Commissioner. Anderson, proprietor of Anderson's Market, has served as selectman and other town roles. He pledges a businesslike approach and to protect county interests if elected, criticizing the current all-resident slate as unbalanced.
The report notes Mr and Mrs Herman Muise of Brown Avenue and Paul Stilphen of Massapequa New York left after a two week vacation in town. About 100 people attended a social and motion picture event sponsored by the Seventh Day Adventist Church at the Methodist parish hall Saturday evening.
Funeral services for J Frank Bilodeau 77 who died suddenly Friday at his Main Street home were held Sunday in Westbrook Burial was in Woodlawn cemetery. He was born in Sherbrooke Quebec March 17 1874 son of George and Ocelia Goelet Bilodeau. A shoe merchant he moved to Richmond from Augusta years ago and operated the Trading Post on Front Street. He is survived by two sons.
The annual American Legion Rehabilitation Seals campaign aims to restore disabled veterans to normal life. State chairman Glenn Lamoreau of Richmond announces a statewide seal sale on October 27 as demand on the Togus service office rises while Veterans Administration funding is cut.
After 45 years in Bath, Maurice Haynes sells Bath Laundry on Vine street to his nephew W. L. Haynes who will run the business. Maurice joins J Rmes filling station at 256 Center Street where he greets many friends.
In Bath Maine a private home at 150 High street caring for six children ages six months to six years operates with four current residents. Mr. and Mrs. Lyndon A. Plummer, former dance instructor and attendant at Hyde Memorial Home, provide care in a non institutional setting praised by doctors and ministers. They plan expansion to 10–12 children and seek donations of supplies and a free bed for families unable to afford care.
Mr and Mrs Donald F McRae of 7 Bath Street announce their son Donald F McRae Jr has passed his third class examination and earned the rating of electricians mate 3c. A Morse High School graduate class of 1948 he enlisted in the Navy the following January and now serves on the U S S Hyades store ship on a Mediterranean cruise.
Mr and Mrs Ardenne A Stott of Park Street visiting Troy New York with their daughter and son in law Dr and Mrs B Bradley Carlton will return home the first of next week.
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