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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1949

Page

5

Society notes and visits fill Auburn Thanksgiving week

A long list of society and club attendees at Fallcon of Woman's Society Christian Service at High Street Church in Auburn is followed by numerous personal moves, hospital updates, and weekend visits. Readers share travel to Portland, Bath, Brunswick, and other towns, plus naval leave notes from Bath residents and local families welcoming relatives.

Woman's Society Christian Service Maine High Street Auburn C. Clifford Sargent Willard McLean Butterfield Merle William Temple William Davis Wil Coombs Clifton

Local social notes from Portland to Bath and beyond

Social items list attendees at a Delta Kappa Gamma meeting at the State School for Girls in Hallowell. It notes weekend visits by university and local residents, wedding anniversary plans in Rochester, NY, job changes, hunting trips, card club luncheons, and residents returning home from trips including Mr. and Mrs. Hutchins and Captain Hitchcock ending a season at Small Point.

Katherine Conley Alice Austin Portland and Brunswick Augusta Delta Kappa Gamma National Honor Society For Women Teachers State School For Girls Hallowell Russell Snow Hitchcock Small Point Washington Street

Dartmouth Harvard Game Attended by Brown Hill and Parker

Mr and Mrs Robert Brown ell Mr and Mrs W Dayton Hill and Mr and Mrs John Parker attended the Dartmouth Harvard game in Boston Saturday.

Robert Brownell W. Dayton Hill John Parker Harvard Boston

Local Social Roundup and Army Enlistment

Mrs Leland Patton was surprised with a stork shower hosted by Miss Katherine Conley and Mrs George Van Wynen at 1 Dike Road. Canasta winners were Mrs George Donna and Mrs Dennis Murphy. guests included Mrs William Greene and others. Gordon Cowen, son of Mrs Harold E Brown, left for Fort Dix after enlisting in the Army for basic training.

Leland Patton Katherine Conley George van Wynen Dike Road George Donna Dennis Murphy Canasta William Greene Donald Page Catherine Leonard Linwood Abbott Gordon Cowen Harold E. Brown Bedford Street Fort Dix N. J Army

Reading native spends week with Footers in High Street

Fred Toothaker of Reading Massachusetts visits his granddaughter and husband Mr and Mrs Robert Footer of High Street for the week. Mrs John Parker conservation chair of the Maine Federation of Garden Clubs recently completed a three day show me trip through White Mountains National Forests with 20 other conservation chairmen from New England. George Boynton a Burdette Business school student in Boston spent the weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs Harland E Boynton of North Street. Frank Pagurko attending college in Boston spent the weekend at his home. Meadows Mass resident visiting brother Forest T Putnam of 1169 Washington Street. Mrs Edward Sewall of High Hanson Mass plans to visit her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Alfred Pillsbury Jr.

Fred Toothaker Reading Mass Mrs Robert Footer High Street John Parker Maine Federation of Garden Clubs White Mountains National Forests U. S. Department of Agriculture George Boynton Burdette Business School Boston Harland E. Boynton North Street Frank Pagurko Edward Sewall Hanson Alfred Pillsbury, Jr

Genesta Chapter Hosts Night with 200 Plus Guests

Guest officers night for Genesta chapter drew over 200 attendees. Mrs. Dorothy Wood presided with Kenneth Wood. Thomas Peasley and district deputy grand matrons were honored. Halloween stage and dining room decor featured witches, pumpkins, and a red glow.

Genesta Aew Dorothy Wood Kenneth L. Wood Thomas O. Peasley Maine Frieda E. Bagdikian Bath Alberta Blagdon Wiscasset Millward G. Patten Sarah A. Shaw Gladys R. Walker Norman Trafton Nebraska South Carolina Kentucky New Jersey Edna Purington Lisbon Falls M. Pollard Waldoboro Irene Thompson Augusta Stella Peasley Monmouth Wood Athena C. Gillespie Grand Doris Wallace Marion Gardiner Andrew Snyder Cynthia B. Spear Pioneer Marshal Hawthorn Brunswick Sylvia A. Bowers Gertrude Powers Adah Casco Freeport Courtney Hinckley Ruth Mt. Carmel Richmond Doris Wing Esther Adele Woodard Martha Electa Edith Farrar Golden Sheaf New Gloucester Lawrence Davis Sentinel Garrison Hill Henry G. Shaw Florence Maass

Youth Council Plans Halloween Dance At Center

The Youth Council met at the Community Center with 11 members. Nancy Stover chaired the meeting as decorations for the Halloween dance were organized by a committee including Stover Footer Callan and Morse. A curtain-drapes laundering group was formed by Callan and Fernald. A program committee led by Callan and Stover will prepare a special show for the week starting November 1.

Nancy Stover Sally Footer Mary Callan Barbara Morse Bette Fernald

Weekend Visit Planned by Nellie Card for Thanksgiving

Mrs Nellie Card of Old Brunswick Road will be a weekend guest of her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Harrison McCaffrey on Oliver Street during the holiday period.

Albert Connors Nancy Denny Road Bangor Mr. Connors Sam Prawer & Co Nellie Card Old Brunswick Road Harrison McCaffrey Oliver Street

Genesta Sewing Circle Meets In Bath

Genesta Sewing Circle gathered Thursday evening at Mrs. Doris McKay's Adams Court home with co hostesses Mrs. Doris Brooks. The group planned a swap party for the next meeting November 17 with Mrs. Dorothy Wood and Mrs. Bvadna Drake as co hosts. Members present included Mrs. Carolyn Thompson Mrs. Viola Osgood past matrons Zylpha Richardson Marguerite Cutting Alice Potter Ann Minott Ruth Smith Viola Osgood Doris Tobey and Doris McKay.

Genesta Sewing Circle Doris McKay Adams Court Doris Brooks Dorothy Wood Washington Street Bvadna‘ Drake Carolyn Thompson Viola Osgood Zylpha Richardson Marguerite Cutting Alice Potter Ann Minott

Dike PTA Elects Frank Ozella President

Frank Ozella was elected president of the Dike PTA to fill the unexpired term of Joseph Marchetti at a Thursday meeting. Guests included City Council and school board members, teachers, and local residents. The group discussed the new school bell system and voted to buy a hexograph for Dike and Washington street schools.

Frank Ozella Dike Pta Joseph Marchetti Loring Addison Ralph F. Mittendorf Lloyd C. Hooker Edwin R. Andrews Marjorie Boucher Phyllis Rolfe Maria St. Angelo Nina Robbins Addison Dike Washington Street Willard Sprague Albert Connors Bath Pta PTA Edith Horne Doris Babkirk

Winter Street Aid Ladies Plan Parish Supper and Sale

Winter Street church Ladies Aid met with 53 members present as hostesses. President Mrs. Edgar Leavitt opened with prayer. several new members joined. Parish supper set for Oct 26 at 6 30 p m with committee meetings on Tuesday. Members tout Christmas cards and wrappings for sale. After business, Mrs. W H McGlinchy sang with Mrs. J Edward Drake at piano. Tea served by Mrs. John A Morse and Miss Claire Coombs. No meeting next Friday. an all day session planned for Nov 4 with luncheon chaired by Mrs. Ernest Freeman and afternoon movies.

Ladies Aid Winter Street Church Ernest Freeman Cecil E. Paine David McKellar Delmar Bates Edgar Leavitt Joseph O. Purdue W. H. McGlinchy Kathleen Brahm J. Edward Drake John A. Morse Claire Coombs

Winnegance Auxiliary Auction Event Planned

Winnegance Community club auxiliary met at the club house Thursday afternoon with four auction tables in play. Mrs. Seymore Hayden was high scorer and Mrs. Walter Morse was low. A public card party is scheduled for Nov 3 at 2 p.m. Auction, contract and whist will be played with prizes. Refreshments will be served by the committee.

Winnegance Community Club Seymore Hayden Walter Morse

Suburb Civic Club Plans Christmas Sale and Funds

The Suburb Civic Club met at the Winneganee Community House with 30 members. They outlined the December 9 Christmas sale led by Mrs. Elmer Morse and Mrs. [illegible]. A $5 donation was approved for the Billy Brown fund. A note of thanks for candy and cigarettes donated to Togus Veterans Hospital was read. The club will sponsor a public pitch and cribbage party soon.

Suburb Winneganee Elmer Morse Billy Brown Charles Strong Togus Veterans’ Hospital Keith Atwood

Meeting set for November third by local club leaders

The date will be chosen at the meeting on November 3. After refreshments were served by Harold Mott, chairman, assisted by club members. Committee for the November 3 meeting includes Mrs. Donald Wilson as chair, with Mrs. Donald Williams, Mrs. Elmer Morse, and Mrs. Myra Pennell.

Harold Mott Cha Eins Donald Wilson Donald Williams Elmer Morse Myra Pennell

Girl Scout Leaders Meet at Huse School

A meeting of the Girl Scout Leaders association at Huse school hosted by Mrs. Helen Canales and Mrs. William Freeman planned Girl Scout Week from October 30 to November 5. They discussed attending church in uniform, displaying Scout work at Senter's, and cookie sale plans led by Mrs. W. P. Marks. Mrs. Maurice Hutchins spoke on the psychology of girls, stressing security and Scouting’s positive influence.

Girl Scout Leaders Association Huse School Helen Canales William Freeman Church of Senter’s W. P. Marks Maurice Hut

Cc C Club Meets at Mrs Staples Home

The Cc C Club gathered Wednesday at 43 Russell Street with members sewing and knitting. Refreshments were provided by hostess Mrs Virginia Staples and the next session is set for 45 Heath Lane with Mrs Fre da Kingsbury hosting.

Wesley Church School Holds Covered Dish Supper Meeting

The Wesley church school board met for a covered dish supper at the home of Mr and Mrs Merle Niles. E B Leonard led the business session. Plans included a Halloween party and a leadership school starting October 26. A leadership conference November 18 and 19 was announced. A Christmas program and tree for December 23 were arranged. Attendees listed include Mrs Stanley Hunter Miss Ruth Howe and several others.

Stanley Hunter Ruth Howe Morris Upham Walter Upham Rodney Upham Florence Jewell Marjorie Knight James Knight E. B. Leonard C. C. Sargent Willard McLean Madelyn Small Andrew Butterfield Merle Niles

Club Forty Two Fudge Booth Receives Positive Report

Club Forty-Two members met last Wednesday with Vice President Mrs Norman Adams. The house committee chaired by Mrs David Clark distributed Christmas cards and gift wrap. A Halloween party is planned for next week with refreshments by Mrs Dominic Cardosi and others. Rummage sale set for Oct 29.

Hospital Fair Norman Adams House Committee David Clark Harry Allen George Sargent Stanley Brown Pat O'Reilly H. Everett Cooke, Jr Paul Hart Domenic Cardosi Leon White William Greene

Lincoln Lodge installs officers in I O O F ceremony

Ellery Kidder was installed noble grand of Lincoln Lodge I O O F with D D G M Ralph Dyer officiating. New officers include Roy Akeley vice grand Lawrence Horne secretary A K Rogers financial secretary D H Cardois treasurer James Knight warden Percy Tucker conductor Harold Carter chaplain Loring J Brown R S N G Leverett Welch L 8S N G Arthur McCullen R S S Raymond Sheen L S S Louis Sherman L 8S V G Robert Newman R S V G Supper at 6 30 hosted by Queen Esther Rebekah lodge with Mrs Inez Carter in charge. Guests included Mrs Leah Browne Priscilla Perkins.

Ellery Kidder Noble Grand Lincoln Lodge Ralph Dyer Brunswick Roy Akeley Lawrence Horne A. K. Rogers D. H. Cardois James Knight Percy Tucker Harold Carter Loring J. Brown Leverett Welch N. G Arthur McCullen Raymond Sheen Louis Sherman V. G Robert Newman Queen Esther Rebekh Lodge Inez Carter Barbara Holmes Louis Dole Virginia McCabe Barbara Gallagher Marion Troop Dorothy Kocha Dora Akeley Amelise Bourque Anne Gardenier Leah Browne Priscilla Perkins

Mrs Evel Clement and Beryl Gallan Pannie Among Names

A fragment lists Mrs Evel Clement Mrs My Mrs and Beryl Gallan Pannie among individuals, with additional surnames Marsh and others implied in the clipping. The text appears as a partial notice or social column with multiple names.

Evel Clement Beryl Gallan Pannie Marsh

Peter Pan Brownies Plan Cookie Sale and Plant Bulbs

Peter Pan Brownies Troop 11 met at Grace church parish house with leader Mrs Ernest Sinclair and assistant leaders Mrs Thomas Aiken and Mrs Ralph Card. They planned a Girl Scout cookie sale then planted narcissus bulbs at the leader’s home for later distribution.

Grace Church Parish House Ernest Sinclair Thomas Aikenhead Ralph Card

Theta Chapter 1a Chapter Model Meeting Held

The Theta Chapter 1a of Beta Sigma Phi held a model meeting at the home of Mrs. John Skelton on Elm Street Tuesday last week.

Beta Sigma Phi John Skelton Elm Street

Winter Street Fireside Club Meeting Recap

A strong turnout at the Winter Street Fireside Club assembly Sunday heard Rev. William Kirschbaum speak about Camp Manitou and its activities. Edwin Pert presided as the group discussed clean-up week while committee members arranged refreshments and upcoming joint meeting with the church youth group.

Winter Street Margaret Cahill Earle Warren Edwin Pert William Kirschbaum Yarmouth Camp Manitou Sandra Johnson Barbara Urquhart Fireside Club Weer Church

Wesley Church Men Discuss Oil Project Visit

Wesley church men's club met Friday with large attendance. William C. Hanson presided as committees were appointed and several projects discussed. Ken Blanchard of Standard Oil New Jersey spoke on company activities and showed a Portland Montreal pipeline film. Next meeting is November 2.

Wesley Church William C. Hanson Ken Blanchard Standard Oil Company New Jersey Portland-Montreal

Youth Fellowship Plans Activities and China Talk

Wesley Youth Fellowship met Sunday to plan entertaining the Union Youth meeting next Sunday and a Thursday scavenger hunt. Rev. J. Harry Haines spoke on life in China and its impact on youth, with Rev. Emory Stevens Bucke to speak next Sunday. Union Youth to be guests of Wesley.

Wesley Youth Fellowship Union J. Harry Haines West China Emory Stevens Bucke Zions Herald Wesley

World Wide Guild Meets in Corliss Street Vestry

Dorothy Bucklin Chapter of the World Wide Guild held a Monday evening session at Corliss Street vestry with 16 members. Mrs Mildred Stuart led the group as they began a Japan map project and studied Japanese language and the Lord s Prayer. Refreshments followed a social period. next meeting set for Nov 28.

Dorothy Bucklin World Wide Guild Corliss Street Mildred Stuart Japan

Needlework Guild Seeks Donations for Hospital Exhibit

Cards go to donors for a Needlework Guild exhibition at Mrs. Arthur Sewall home 2nd Washington Street on November 2 at 2 30 pm. Directors ask two items per donor, choices include clothing for children linen or hospital articles, but please do not donate baby booties or caps as stock is sufficient.

Needlework Guild Arthur Sewall Washington Street Memorial Hospital

Tenderfoot Scouts Initiated by Winter Street Troop 55

Winter Street Boy Scouts Troop 55 of Winter Street church held a Tenderfoot initiation Monday night led by Exper patrol under Patron Robert Colley. New scouts Gilbert C. Robinson Paul O. Johnson Arthur E Totman Robert E Haggatt Wayne M. Akeley passed their Tenderfoot tests and a Father Son supper was announced by the Men’s club.

Winter Street Church Exper Petrol Robert Colley Gilbert C. Robinson Paul O. Johnson Arthur E-Totman Robert E. Haggett Wayne M. Akeley

Scouts and Fathers Invited to Thursday Evening Event

The notice reads that the Scouts and their fathers are invited to an event on Thursday evening, November 3, with details to follow.

PTA Council elects Mrs. Louis A Dole President

Mrs Louis A Dole was elected president of the PTA Council at the organization meeting held at Dike School. Other officers chosen include Mrs Charles Small Jr as vice president Mrs Charles Marbel as secretary and Mrs Loring Small as treasurer The next council meeting on November 28 will discuss rank cards.

Louis A. Dole Dike School Charles Small, Jr Charles Marbel Loring Small

Sasanoa Tribe Holds Meeting Led by Sachem Trask

Sasanoa Tribe and Red Men met Monday evening with Sachem Harold Trask presiding. Ernest R. Avery Sr was named degree master of a new degree team. A Sunday 2:30 rehearsal and a fish chowder lunch followed. Orville Davis and Joseph Simard were named to obtain a ping pong table. Ernest R Avery Jr to organize a bowling team with a fixed date. Beano game set for Saturday at 7:30.

Sachem Harold Trask Ernest R. Avery Orville Davis Joseph Simard Ernest R. Avery, Jr Arthur Groves

Neighborly Crow Visits Miss Foote in Brunswick

Miss Myra Foote of Old Brunswick road hosted a crow that wandered from a flock and perched on her shoulder. The bird collected corn, stored kernels under leaves, dunked crumbs in water, and roamed the kitchen before returning Monday morning. The crow wore a numbered band with the word survey.

Myra Foote Old Brunswick Road Miss Foote Crow

Cox's Head week Tuesday meeting and local notices

The Cox's Head community notes the next meeting on November 9 with attendees Mrs Edward P. Thomas Mrs Martin F Goodwin and Mrs Edith Perkins. Central Maine Power Co crews blast to set poles for a line to Cox's Head and reset a pole at the Smith cottage entrance. Telephone service fluctuated last week. The collier Berwingten delivered coal to Kennebec Wharf and the Bath Coal Co. Personal items mention visits by and to Bath residents Ralph Seekins Norman Seekins and son M E Wilbur visits from Massachusetts Franconia Notch and White Mountains trips noted. Several neighbors including the McLanathans and Soules are listed with weekend and hospital visits.

Edward P. Thomas Martin F. Goodwin Edith Perkins Central Maine Power Co Little Cox's Head Cox’s Head Road Smith Cottage Berwingten Kennebec Wharf Camden Thomas R. B. K. McLanathan M. Johnson Fuller Boston McLanathans Charles A. Soule Bath Charles L. Stevens Phippsburg Center Popham M. E. Wilbur Massachusetts Charles Robbins Waltham Kenneth Wallace West Point Moore Sewall Moore Lewiston Hospital Central Maine Hospital

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Gerry Fogg Augusta General Hospital Woolwich William Fogg Howard Mayo Louis Mayo Maine Funeral Directors Association Frances J. Burden Highland Street The Ruth Williams Daniel Illiams Edward Fitz, Jr William O. Collins Mrs. Collins Bath- Brunswick Road Portland Catherine Powers H. Martin Staton R. Curtis Topsham Curtis Brunswick Dam University of Maine Hyde Memorial Ome For John Bourque Amelise Ellen Ralph Condreau Joseph Giacomo Gabriel Carino Larchmont N. Y Brewer Condreau U. S Owens and Eetai William D. Sewall Melvin Henderson Leona Presley Maine General School of Nursing Maine General Hospital Wilbur C. Presley John Johnston Maine Publicity Bureau Everett Norton Stephen Barbara Cape Cod Norton Bath Iron Works Lucy Smith Lower Middle Street Abram Sansom Belfast Raymond Sawyer Newport Middle Street Sawyer Bath Central Maine Power Company Exchange William F. Anderson, Jr Williams College Williamstown Court Street Robert Ingraham Orono Mr. Ingraham George Ingraham Elsinore Avenue Glenda Scrivener Paul Cushman Tommy Jo M. Howe Richard Mayer Ronald Wellesley Methodist Parsonage Eacon Street Mayer Gordon William Owen Ward Four Portland City Hall Morse High School Raymond Farnum Miriam Harmon Loring R. Addison Harmon Douglas Dearborn Office Drive Warren Higgins Oak Street Leon J. Fortin Walker Street Hotel Essex Loyal F. Sewall New York City Alan Fifield Nimard M. Fifield Heathlane Ludie Oliver Milan Street Roscoe P. McFadden G. Thomas Murphy Horatio T. Baker New London Conn Julius H. Appleton Springfield Lenora McMann Gladys Dyer Pvt Bernard Barter Dresden Mills Eleanor Smith Walter McMann Betty Lou Libbey Pvt. Barter Sydney and Estella Barter Dresden Luzon Tom Akeley Anna Swanson Colonial Cafe Lawrence R. Blaisdell USN Donald W. Blaisdell Pearl Street French Riviera Des Moines Golfe Guan France Paris Philip Trainer Lambert Park Sears, Roebuck & Co Millard A. Pinkham Center Street Leyte Philip S. Stackpole Blair Wilson Hedwidge Rheaume Lutgarde Rheaume Stonehouse Farm Washington, D. C Bernadette Rheaume Quebec Rupert H. Baxter Karcher S. Jackson William S. Newell Mansion House Poland Spring Burlington, Vt Robert Powers H. Martin Powers Sumner Sewall Rochester Edward Curtis Mrs. Curtis Betty Chadbourne George J. Goodwin Rangeley Lake Sandy Pond Phillips Monday Contract Club Arthur E. Hutchins, Jr Cherry Street Rhode Island Hutchins Eastern Gas and Appliance Co Adele Bianchi Framingham Frederick E. Drake Grove Street Frank Hussey Presque Isle Hussey Aroostook County Wesley Women's Society of Christian Service Wesley Methodist Church Bertha Davis William Coombs Clifton Bean Youth Council Bath Societies Genesta Circle Dike P. T. A Winter Street Aid Winnegance Girl Scout Cc. C. Club Wesley Church School Club Forty Peter Pan THETA Winter Street Fireside Club Winter Street Boy Scouts Cox
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