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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 1952

Page

5

Local Society Notes and Birthday Highlight at High Street Home

Mrs Yvette Bisson hosted a contract club gathering on High Street with two tables in play. Maude Wilson won first prize, Annie Brownrigg second, and Sadie White the consolation and the opening goose. The group meets again at Oak Street hosted by Lucy Desmond. Also noted is Margaret Temple’s 90th birthday and Earl Lermond’s return from Natick Massachusetts after a Textile Research Company convention trip. Charles Lermond’s Atlanta visit and new Natick home purchase are mentioned along with Morse High and Bath connections.

Yvette Bisson High Street Maude Wilson Annie Brownrigg Sadie White Lucy Desmond S. Lena Fortier Bette Bisson Earl Lermond Weeks Street Charles Lermond Natick Mass Charles Atlanta Textile Research Company of America

Major Hayward To Return From Germany With Family

Maj. Fred O. Hayward U S A Mrs Hayward and children Stephen and Donna depart Germany by plane on Oct 31 after three years at Heidelberg They will visit Mrs Ids parents Mr and Mrs Zvil and Torrey then Mr and Mrs Fred Hayward Sr in Littleton NH before Maj Hayward reports to Ft Bliss Texas for duty

Fred O. Hayward Ft. Bliss Texas

Dyer Family Arrives From Jacksonville After Grandmother’s Illness

Mr and Mrs Robert Dyer arrive Friday from Jacksonville after Mrs Dyers grandmother Mrs Coombs falls ill and is treated at Memorial hospital.

Robert Dyer Jacksonville

Kennedy couple heads to Atlantic City then annual vacation trip

Mr and Mrs Carl V Kennedy of Trufant street depart Saturday by car for Atlantic City New Jersey where Kennedy will attend a business meeting before starting a motor tour for his annual vacation as manager of the Bath branch of the Oakhurst Dairy

Carl V. Kennedy Trufant Street Atlantic City N. J Kennedy Mrs. Kennedy Bath Oakhurst

Desmonds announce birth of son Edward James

Mr and Mrs David Desmond of 815 High street announce the birth of a son Thursday afternoon at Memorial hospital. He is named Edward James and weighs seven pounds ten ounces.

David Desmond High Street Memorial Hospital Edward James

Residents and visitors note movements and obituaries

Mrs. Fred Kittredge of Bath returns to Bangor to her daughter’s home after a two week visit with Mr. and Mrs. George Buchanan in School Street. Obituaries include Ida Burnell Mary Stover Phyllis Dauphin and Elizabeth Glidden who passed Oct 19 in Lewiston. Cards from Howard Leavitt and Rodney Leavitt from Glenn Falls indicate current happiness with work in a Times composing room. Mr and Mrs Donald Schultz of Charleston S C were recent visitors to Mr and Mrs Frank Weet of 279 Washington Street.

Fred Kittredge Bath Bangor Richard Hastings George Buchanan School Street Ida Burnell Mary Stover Phyllis Dauphin Elizabeth Glidden Lewiston Howard Leavitt Rodney Glenn Falls N. Y Leavitt the Times Donald Schultz Charleston, S. C Frank Weet Washington Eet

Bath residents travel plans and wedding attendance noted

Mr and Mrs John Black of Nashua have closed their Summer home at Cameron Point and returned home after a season in Southport. They are Bath natives who visited many friends. Mr and Mrs Arthur Sewall II of Washington street leave for Wellesley and will attend the Miller Jayne wedding in New Canaan Connecticut. Also from Bath are Mr and Mrs Sewis Williams and Mr and Mrs Umner Sewall with Alexandra and Nicholas Sewall. Mrs Mary Mackinnon and daughters Marilyn and Jean of Norwood have returned home after visiting Carroll Wakefield at 362 Washington street.

John Black Nashua N. H Cameron Point Southport Bath Arthur Sewall Washington Street Wellesley Mass Miller-Jayne New Canaan Mary MacKinnon Marilyn Jean Norwood Carroll Wakefield

Gillespie Couple Quietly Mark Seventeenth Anniversary

Mr and Mrs John Gillespie of 301 Washington celebrate seventeenth wedding anniversary on October 16 with an evening ceremony at Winter Street church. He works as a postal carrier on annual vacation and has held the job for many years. The couple are active in Masonic and Eastern Star circles across the state.

John Gillespie Washington Street Winter Street Gillespie Masonic Eastern Star

Mr and Mrs Howard F Cra mer Visit Washington Street Hosts

Mr and Mrs Edward St Martin of Washington Street hosted overnight guests Mr and Mrs Howard F Cra mer of Stonington Connecticut.

Howard F. Cramer Stonington, Conn Edward St. Martin Washington Street

Sewall Party Heads to Boston for Miller-Jayne

Hon and Mrs Arthur Sewall of Stone House Farm left Thursday for Boston to attend the Miller Jayne wedding along with Mr Pongag Hyde of Winchester Virginia and others accompanying them for the ceremony and beyond.

Arthur Sewall Stone House Farm Boston Pongag H. Hyde Winchester Ding

Akeley Family Weekend Visit Ties Caribou Home

Roy Akeley returned to his Caribou work after a weekend visit at Grove Street with Mrs. Akeley and their son Wayne. Mr and Mrs Brian M Jewett of Day's Ferry attended Keene New Hampshire Lodge of Elks Golden Anniversary events. James R Nicholson, Elks Magazine manager and Past Grand Exalted Ruler, spoke as a principal speaker. Jewett chairs Grand Lodge Youth Committee and participated in programs. The Jewetts returned home Sunday night.

Roy Akeley Caribou Mrs. Akeley Wayne Grove Street Brian M. Jewett Day’s Ferry Keene, N. H Lodge of Elks James R. Nicholson The Elks Magazine Jewett Grand Lodge

Local Guests Return From Visit and Trip News

Mr and Mrs Joseph Vincent returned to their Boston home after a week with Mr and Mrs Reuben Merrill of Winship Street Friends received cards from Mr and Mrs Earl Farnham of Front Street New York en route to Niagara Falls They completed a two week motor trip and plan to return home this weekend Mr Farnham resumes work at the Bath office of Central Maine Power Co Monday Mrs Bernard Henderson of Phippsburg Center recently visited Mrs John Howe on Upper Washington Street

Joseph Vincent Boston Reuben Merrill Winship Street Earl Farnham Front Street New York Niagara Falls Mr. Farnham Bath Central Maine Power Co Bernard Henderson Phippsburg Center John Howe Upper Washington Street

Maine Medical Record Librarians Meeting Attendees

At the Autumn meeting of the Maine Association of Medical Record Librarians held October 20 at Webber hospital in Biddeford, attendees included Catharine Wonsor Gloria Paradis and Nellie McCabe from Bath Memorial Hospital.

Maine Association of Medical Record Librarians Webber Hospital Biddeford Catharine Wonsor Gloria Paradis Nellie McCabe Bath Memorial Hospital

Birth Announcement for Black Girl Marjorie Ann

Mr and Mrs Edgar L Black Jr announce the birth of a daughter at Memorial hospital on Oct 19. The baby Marjorie Ann weighs seven pounds and 13 ounces. Mrs Black formerly Anita Deering is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry Deering of Park Street.

Edgar L. Black Jr Denny Road Memorial Hospital Marjorie Ann Black Anita Deering Harry Deering Park Street

Wakefield Brother Arrives in Bath to Reside with relatives

Leland K Wakefield of Gardiner has come to Bath to live with his brother and sister in law Mr and Mrs Carroll Wakefield of 362 Washington Street.

Leland K. Wakefield Gardiner Bath Mrs Carroll Wakefield Washington Street

Sewalls Family Vacation Moves and Dwellings

Mr and Mrs Loyall F Sewalls closed their Summer home at Small Point and went to New York for the Winter They entertained their daughter Camilla a freshman at Wellesley College and their son Loyall Jr a junior at Harvard Mr and Mrs Reynold Krepps who had lived on Bedford Street moved into 71 Pear Street recently vacated by Mrs Amos Perry

Loyall F. Sewalls Small Point New York Camilla Wellesley College Loyall, Jr Harvard Reynold Krepps Bedford Street Pear Street Amos Perry

Bath shoppers mingle with friends on Friday

Mrs Carrie Carlisle of Wiscasset visits Bath and calls on friends. Announce­ment of birth by Mr and Mrs Philip W Brown in Atlanta for a son weighing eight pounds five ounces. Mrs Brown is Mary Bates, daughter of Delmar Bates of 15 Snowpark. Other items note residents traveling to attend a funeral in Hillside New Jersey and visits to Dexter and Portsmouth.

Carrie Carlisle Wiscasset Philip W. Brown Atlanta, Ga Friday Atlanta

Retired Coast Guard Chief Veernard Flemming Birthday Party

Veernard Flemming of 9 Adams Court, a retired U S Coast Guard chief, celebrated his birthday Thursday evening with a family gathering. He was remembered with gifts and a birthday cake was cut.

Véernard Flémming Adams Court U. S. Coast Guard

Brookline couple returns home after visit to Leomont Street

Mr and Mrs Ralph Passmore of Brookline Massachusetts formerly of Bath have come home after a brief visit with Mr and Mrs Raymond Welch of Le Mont street.

Ralph Passmore Brookline, Mass Bath Raymond Welch Lemont Street

Vacationers recount Florida trip and hurricane damage

Mr and Mrs Ernest R Avery and Mr and Mrs Theodore E Thibodeau returned from a motor trip to Florida traveling through central Florida and along the East Coast. They visited Silver Springs Cy press Gardens Marine Land and St Augustine and observed hurricane Hazel damage across several states.

Ernest R. Avery Middle Street Theodore E. Thibodeau Marshall Street Florida Fort Lauderdale Silver Springs Cypress Gardens St. Augustine North South Carolina Virginia Maryland Delaware

Sisters Return from North Haven Visit

Mrs. Harry E. Ring and her sister Mrs. George Carter of Wash burn street came back after a week in North Haven. They stayed with their brother-in-law Frank Beverage and his daughters the Misses Etta and Jennie Beverage.

Harry E. Ring George Carter Washburn Street North Haven Frank Beverage Etta Jennie Beverage

Winneganee Auxiliary Hostesses Auction Event Details

Mrs. Harold Haggett of 1 High street hosted the Winneganee Auxiliary Thursday with two auction tables. Mrs. Seymour Hayden won first prize and Mrs. Blanche Hewitt won second. Attendees included Mrs. Emma Morse Mrs. Agnes Small Mrs. Louise Burgess Mrs. Mila Morse and Mrs. Haggett. The group will meet October 28 at High street for a business meeting hosted by president Mrs. Louise Burgess followed by a social hour.

Harold Haggett High Street Winneganee Seymour Hayden Blanche Hewitt Emma Morse Agnes Small Louise Burgess Mila Morse Haggett

Mrs Phoebe Hart Hospital Patient Named

Mrs Phoebe Hart of Winter Street is listed as a patient at Memorial Hospital.

Phoebe Hart Winter Street The Memorial Hospital

Death calls Leslie Shumway brother in Saco

Leslie C. Shumway of 638 High street was summoned to Saco Friday by the sudden death of his brother Lawrence E. Shumway 52 who led a funeral service there. A native of Old Town Lawrence Shumway opened a funeral home in Saco in 1934 and had lived there since. Eugene Milliken son of Mr and Mrs Ralph Milliken of Bedford street earned first honors as a Cheverus High School freshman in Portland in the first ranking report.

Leslie C. Shumway High Street Saco Lawrence E. Shumway Old Town Mr. Shumway Eugene Milliken Ralph Milliken Bedford Street Cheverus High School Portland

Hag Family Returns From Peterboro Visit

Mr and Mrs Benjamin Hag gett of Front steel returned after several days in Peterboro New Hampshire where they were guests of their cousins Mr and Mrs John Bellows.

Benjamin Haggett Front Steel Peterboro N. H John Bellows

Miss Anita Bagdikian Visiting West Stewartstown

Miss Anita Bagdikian of Oak street is spending a fortnight in West Stewartstown New Hampshire as guest of Mrs. Allen Noyes and family. She was taken there Sunday by her parents Dr and Mrs Paul Bagdikian who returned home in the evening.

Anita Bagdikian Oak Street West Stewartstown N. H Allen Noyes Stewartstown Paul G. Bagdikian

Birth announcement Nicholette Lindquist in East Braintree

Mr and Mrs Reuben C Walker of 685 Middle Street announce the birth of a daughter to Mr and Mrs N Ray Lindquist of East Braintree Massachusetts on October 20. The child is named Nicholette, and Mrs Lindquist was formerly Miss Carol Walker of Bath.

Reuben C. Walker Middle Street N. Ray Lindquist East Braintree Mass Nicholette

Family updates from Arrowsic and California

Ralph Jewett returns home to Arrowsic after a weekend in Farmington hosted by Mr and Mrs Lynn Foss. Lotta Goodwin learns her daughter Mrs Henry Nichols and her family have sailed from Cherry Point North Carolina to Santa Ana California on leave and plan to drive home by fall stopping in Alabama to visit Nichols parents. Mrs Nichols née Ernestine Eaton is a Bath native.

Ralph Jewett of Arrowsic Farmington Lynn Foss Lotta Goodwin Winterstreet Henry Nichols U. S.A Alabama Mr. Nichols Mrs. Nichols Ernestine Eaton O' Bath

Portland Woman and Brunswick Man Guests of Arrowid Residents

Mrs Laura B Doten of Portland and Willis Morton of Brunswick were guests Sunday of Mr and Mrs Larry Vail of Arrowic.

Laura B. Doten Portland Willis Morton Brunswick Larry Vail Arrow Sic

Dun Caners Celebrate Bath Event

Mr and Mrs Arthur B Dun caners gather in Bath on Saturday. Mr Duncan, once of Bath and son of Horatio A Dun can, long president of Marine National bank, now runs Portsmouth NHs largest jewellery store. He learned the trade with Charles A Harriman at Hall Hunt in Bath and graduated Bath High School in 1887.

Arthur B

Farmington Visitors Attend Maine Parents Day Event

Mr and Mrs John B of Farmington arrive for an overnight visit with Mr and Mrs George Brownrigg of Middle Street. They travel to Orono Saturday to spend the day with Douglas at the University of Maine as guests for Parents Day, attend a luncheon and the Maine Bates football game, then enjoy an evening entertainment. John Brownrigg manages the New England Furniture store in Farmington.

John B Farmington Brownrigg George Brownrigg Middle Street Georgence Orono Douglas University of Maine Bates College John Brownrigg New England Furniture

Local News Briefs Highlight Town Residents Travels and Health

Mrs Lena Douglas Donnell now at Gowen Nursing Home on Washington street is recovering and ready to greet friends. Mr and Mrs Herbert C White of Sanford's Crossing West Bath journeyed to New Orleans for a month with their son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs Charles H White and family. They flew from Portland, joined by Mrs McAskill and sons Neil H and Michael. They spoke with daughter Mrs Albert Desmond by phone on arrival and enjoyed their first plane ride. Mr and Mrs Swansea Burns of Middle street spent the weekend in Portland visiting Mr and Mrs Melvin Glendenning.

Lena Douglas Donnell Park Street Gowen Nursing Home Washington Street Herbert C. White Sanford’s Crossing West Bath New Orleans Charles H. White Neil L. McAskill Portland McAskill Neil H Michael Swansea Burns Middle Street Melvin Glendenning

Service Member Morse Nearing End of Aberdeen Term

Corp. Kenneth E. Morse, son of Mr and Mrs Richard C Morse of Winnegance, returned Saturday to the Aberdeen Proving Grounds in Maryland. He has 25 more days before finishing his term of service and will return home. Mrs Hazel Wharff and Miss Florence A Neiley of West Bath visited Portland and called on Frank Simpson, a former Bath resident.

Corp Kenneth E. Morse Richard C. Morse Winnegance Aberdeen Proving Grounds Maryland Hazel Wharff Florence A. Neiley West Bath Portland Frank Simpson Bath

Local Residents Visit With Family Members Across Town

Mr and Mrs Joseph Williams of Flushing New York visited Mrs Williams parents Mr and Mrs Briam M Jewett of Days Ferry. Mrs Williams a former Miss Ann Jewett and airline stewardess returned home after a South wedding trip.

Joseph Williams Flushing L. I N. Y

Son of Mr and Mrs Wood assigned to Zweibrucken Germany

Pvt Charles Wood Jr son of Mr and Mrs Charles Wood of 17 Cato Avenue has been assigned to Zweibrucken Germany as one of two statisticians in the Adjutant General's Corps US Army. He is on a two year leave from the accounting department of Eastman Kodak Co Rochester NY.

Charles Wood Cato Avenue Pvt Charles Wood, Jr Zweibrucken Germany Adjutant General's Corps U. S. Army Eastman Kodak Co Rochester N. Y

Fairbanks Return From Week With Worcester Grandparents

Mr and Mrs Earl Fairbanks and their children Beverly and Jackie from Worcester Massachusetts return home after a week’s visit with grandparents Mr and Mrs J A White of 1506.

Earl Fairbanks Beverly Jackie Worcester Mass J. A. White Washington Street

Ada Larrabee Nursing at Memorial Hospital

Mrs. Ada Larrabee of West Bath age 86 is recovering from a broken hip at Memorial hospital after a month in treatment. She is the eldest member of Bath First Baptist Church and Topsham Grange and has long served her church and grange. visitors and cards are welcomed. Also noted is Gordon Hersom returning to the composing room at the Independent after a two week vacation.

Ada Larrabee West Bath Joseph W. Larrabee Trufant’s Crossing Memorial Hospital Larrabee First Baptist Church of Gordon Hersom Gordon, Jr West Point Hersom Hall Craney 35 State Street The Independent

Walter P. McCarty Takes Job With Apex Co in Cleveland

Walter P. McCarty of Academy street left Tuesday for Cleveland Ohio where he has accepted a position with the Apex Company selling electrical appliances.

Walter P. McCarty Academy Street Cleveland, O Apex Co Electrical Appliances

Beekeeper Jane Hunt Recovers From Car Accident

Jane H Hunt Middle Street convalesces after a fall from an open car when a wind gust pulled her from the vehicle. The incident left her with a broken nose, and she spent weeks with relatives in Bath West Bath Gardiner and Sebasco before returning home.

Jane H. Hunt Mrs. Hunt Bath West Bath Gardiner Sebasco

Social News From Dennis And Boston

Mr and Mrs Newton Shaw of Dennis Mass were weekend guests of Mrs Frank E Moore of 470 Washington Street Mrs Morris Potter has returned to her home on Washington Street from Cedar Rapids Iowa where she visited her son and wife Prof and Mrs John J Murray and sons John J 3rd and Michael Prof Murray has accepted a new post with Coe College as head of the history department moving from Bloomington Ind where he lived for seven years Mrs Potter flew from Boston Airport and resumes work at Arthur Sewall Co 40 Front Street after vacation

Morris Potter Washington Street Cedar Rapids Iowa John J. Murray John J Michael Murray Coe Colege Bloomington Ind Potter Boston Arthur Sewall & Co Front Street

Doctor Returns From New York and Family News

Dr. Herbert T. Caverly came home to Washington Street Monday evening after several days in New York on business. Mrs. Gertrude Stewart of Greenstreet learns her daughter Captain Gertrude Pratt U S N C will visit Bath mid December for Christmas and New Year leave from Fort McLellan Alabama. Pratt reports very hot weather recently cooled in Alabama as heating is on and extra blankets needed at night.

Herbert T. Caverly Washington Street New York City Gertrude Stewart Greenstreet Gertrude Pratt Bath Army Hospital Fort McLellan Annison Alabama

Local residents return from island visit and hospital update

Mrs. Alice Shackford returns to the home of Mrs. John A. Greene in North Street after a summer at Five Islands with her brother Percy Savage. Frank E. Moore of 470 Washington Street, Hyde Windlass Co. machinist for over 20 years, underwent surgery at Memorial Hospital Saturday morning and is convalescing well. Weekend guests with Mrs. Moore included Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Moore of East Millinocket, Mr. and Mrs. Chester Moore of Thomaston, and Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Edwards of Brookline, Massachusetts.

Alice Shackford John A. Greene, Jr North Street Five Islands Percy Savage Mr. Savage Kittery Frank E. Moore Washington Street Hyde Windlass Co Memorial Hospital Moore Lloyd Moore East Millinocket Chester Moore Thomaston Lewis Edwards Brookline Mass

Nelsons announce birth of son at Memorial Hospital

Mr and Mrs Albert Ray Nelson of 18 Russell Street announce the birth of a son at Memorial Hospital on October 23. The baby weighed four pounds seven ounces and is named Albert Ray Jr The mother is formerly Shirley Bourget daughter of Mr and Mrs Arthur Bourget of 83 Western Avenue.

Albert Ray Nelson Russell Street Memorial Hospital Albert Ray, Jr Nelson Shirley Bourget Arthur Bourget Western Avenue

Haywards Visit Bath Friends In New Hampshire

Mr and Mrs Fred O Hayward of Littleton New Hampshire spent Sunday night with Mrs Haywards sister and husband Mr and Mrs Harold Leeman of North Woolwich They contacted many Bath friends They formerly lived on High street and Mr Hayward worked as a machinist at Bath Iron Works.

Fred O. Hayward Littleton, N. H Mr. Hayward Harold Leeman North Woolwich Bath High Street Bath Iron Works

Mrs Fielding Guests at Bell Home in New London

Miss K Drusilla Fielding secretary to the president of Connecticut College for Women resided over the weekend at the home of Rev and Mrs Oliver W Bell located at 33 Union Street New London Connecticut.

K. Drusilla Fielding Connecticut College For Women New London Conn Oliver W. Bell Union Street

Miss Sally True Hosts Wel l esley Mixer For Nearby Colleges

Miss Sally Joan True daughter of Mr and Mrs Edward D True 352 Front Street acted as hostess for the Pomeroy mixer a dance at Wellesley College to get acquainted with boys from nearby colleges. She a Morse High School graduate is a junior at Wellesley majoring in history and serves as house fire chief and junior class treasurer.

Sally Joan True Edward D. True Front Street Wellesley College Miss True Morse High School Wellesley

Brown Birth in Portland Honors Daughter Susan Alma

Mr and Mrs Charles R Brown of Yarmouth formerly Bath receive congratulations on the birth of a daughter Susan Alma at Mercy hospital Portland on Oct 15. The baby weighed nine pounds eight and a half ounces.

Charles R. Brown Yarmouth Bath Susan Alma Mercy Hospital Portland

Five Islands Captain and kin visit Jamestown family

Captain William F. Plummer and his daughter Mrs. Helen Huskins of Five Islands spend two weeks with Captain Plummer’s granddaughter and her husband Mr. and Mrs. John Brown and their children Kevin and Bonnie in Jamestown New York.

William F. Plummer Helen Huskins Five Islands Captain Plummer John Brown Kevin Bonnie Jamestown N. Y

Soules relocate from Wisconsin to Florida for Navy post

Mr and Mrs Kenneth A Soule of Sturgeon Bay Wisconsin move to Fort Lauderdale Florida where he will supervise ship building as a Navy civilian in the Sixth Naval District at Jacksonville Louisiana He is son of Mr and Mrs Loring K Soule of Woolwich and Howe is noted as a hospital patient at Somoriat hospital with unclear spelling

Kenneth A. Soule Sturgeon Bay Wis Fort Lauderdale Fila Wisconsin Soule Navy Christy Corp Sixth Naval District Jacksonville Loring K. Soule Murphy's Corner Woolwich Via Howe Robert Howe 247 Center Siomoriat Hospital

Bath Societies and Clubs Hold Meetings

Mrs. David E. Rich hosted the Genesta Chapter O E S Past Matrons Club at 248 Washington Street. President Catharine Leonard led reports. a Christmas party invite from Freda Bagdikian was accepted for December 16 at Oak Street. Guests included Catharine Leonard and Evelyn Morse. crab salad rolls and cookies were served. plans for future gatherings were discussed.

David E. Rich Genesta Washington Street Catharine Leonard Freda Bagdikian Oak Street Evelyn Morse Rich Consuello Alkazin Viola Osgood Ada Deering Leah Page Doris Aikenhead Edith Rice

Bath Auxiliary Holds Halloween Dinner and Prize Event

Ernest Kateon Auxiliary held a covered dish supper at the G A R hall hosted by Mrs Beatrice Burns Mrs Dorothy Wright and Mrs Ida Breed with orange and black decor and Halloween favors. A department prize was announced for meeting membership goals marking the second year of the Bath Auxiliary win. Rewards included cake walk prizes for Mrs Rose Lightbody and for Mrs Dorothy Wright and Mrs Lightbody. A banquet at Hotel Eagle Brunswick celebrated Beatrice Burns birthday with gifts and speeches by many members. The next meeting is in November.

Ernest Edgar Kateon G.A.R. Hall Beatrice Burns Dorothy Wright Ida Breed Department Doroth Wright Bath Rose Lightbody Annie Oliver Anna Swain Gladys Munsey Leona MacDonald Mabel Breed Bina Staples Mattie Swain Marjorie Hart

Huse Memorial PTA Holds First Meeting of the Season

More than 100 attendees including all teachers heard a panel on Bath schools report card system led by Superintendent Loring R. Addison. The meeting voted to buy library books and announced plans for the Kiddle Karnival on Wednesday October 27 with a dance for middle grades afterward.

Huse Memorial P. T. A Loring R. Addison Bath Charlotte Hilyard Olive Crabtree Wesley Marco Robert Brewer Carl R. Dearborn, Jr Arthur Sturtevant Arthur Bourque Maurice Hutchins Parent Education Evelyne Percy Alice Austin Oliver Crabtree Manley Grant Grant Huse P. T. A

Sacred Heart Circle Holds Successful Auction Social

Sacred Heart Circle of the Daughters of Isabella held a Tuesday social with an auction that proved very successful. Refreshments were served by the committee. It was announced that the regdon project was awarded to Dr.

Sacred Heart Circle Daughters of Isabella Reg Don

Central Church Ladies Aid Meeting Report

Central Church Ladies Aid met in the parish house at two with good attendance. President Nellie Aoere opened by repeating the Lord's Prayer. Plans were made for a sale in December. The program was led by Madge Gordon and Mabel Merrill with Maude McQuaide and Emma Eplers assisting. Hostesses for next week are Marilla Morse and Hazel Smith.

Eetton Church Hi House Nellie Aoere Sale Decem Madge Gordon Mabel Merrill Maude McQuaide Emma Eblers Marilla Morse Hazel Smith

Pythian Sisters Lowell Temple Meeting Notes

Pythian Sisters met last week with a tack ing at six and regular meeting at 7 30. Time change to start at 7 30 was approved. Anniversary night featured a history paper read by Mrs Eunice Perry. Upcoming events include the Past Chiefs Association in Auburn on Nov 13 and guest officers night on Nov 17. Mrs Pearl Campbell chairs a committee for arrangements. A crime book drive cooperation was voted to protect children. Eunice Perry won the mystery prize. Next meeting is Oct 27 at 7 30 with tack ing in the afternoon.

Lowell Temple Eunice Perry Chiefs Association Auburn Pearl Campbell

First Baptist Circle Plans Christmas Sale and Meetings

The First Baptist Church Ladies Sewing Circle met in the ladies parlor with 17 members and one guest Mrs Florence Jenkins. They tackled four quilts, enjoyed picnic lunches, welcomed president Mrs Crauphin back, set December 3 for the annual Christmas sale and supper, and announced fall winter meeting weekly from Oct 27 including an upcoming all day session.

Ladies Sewing Circle First Baptist Church Florence Jenkins Crauphin

Beacon Street Men Forge New Film Program Night

Beacon Street Methodist Men's club met in the vestry to view a series of sound motion pictures titled Glorious New England as a vacation land. Carlton Pye presided. reports from Howard Larrabee and Clifton Tedford were read. a committee planned alternates with Wesley Church. William J. Craft and kitchen staff served pie doughnuts and coffee after adjournment.

New England J. Franklyn Howe Beacon Street Methodist Men's Club Carlton Pye Howard Larrabee Clifton Tedford Methodist Men's Cult Wesley Church William J. Craft

Hockomock Council Plans Halloween Party and Anniversary

D. of P. Hockomock Council met Thursday with Mil dred Roderick presiding. Anniversary night set for Nov 18 includes exercises, supper by Annie Olson and Mary Anderson. Invitations sent for Halloween party Oct 28 with costume prizes for top three. Attendees include Alfaretta Brunswick Ramona Bath Wescastogo Yar mouth councils. Lorraine Cromwell organizes entertainment. Faith McKay mystery prize won by Ralph Boardman. Cards and TV followed. Ruth Crash Frances St Martin Ada King served refreshments.

Hockomock Council D. of P Mildred Roderick Pocahontas Annie Olson Mary Anderson Hockomock Council Alfaretta Brunswick Ramona Bath Wescastogo Council Yarmouth Lorraine Cromwell Faith McKay Ralph Boardman Ruth Crash Frances St. Martin Ada King

Winter Street Ladies Aid Luncheon Opens Decorated Hall

The Ladies Aid of Winter Street church met in the church parlor Friday noon for a luncheon serving ham vegetables tossed salad and hot lemon pie with places laid for 55 guests.

Ladies Aid of Winter Street Church

Local Ladies Society Welcomes New Members

Mrs John A Morse and others attended a business meeting led by president Mrs Horace Ward. New members Miss Sarah Lermond and Miss Alice Johnson were welcomed, along with a cordial greeting for former member Mrs Fred Kit, longtime High Street resident.

John A. Morse Folsom Abbigail Carter Isabel Carter Elwins Durgin Cecil R. Paine Ruth Henry John Slyvester Horace Ward Sarah Lermond Alice Johnson Fred Kit High Street

Bluebird Brownies Halloween Mask Meeting

Bluebird Brownies met at the Corliss Street church vestry with Mrs. Zylpha Richardson leading assisted by Mrs. Lester Savoie. Virginia McCabe read the Brownie promise and Linda Foster led the Smile song.

Bluebird Brownies Corliss Street Zylpha Richardson Lester Savoie Virginia McCabe Linda Foster Irene Savoie Julia Lowe Patrician Allen

Mizpah Class Weds at Mrs Blakeney Home Harvest Supper Planned

The Mizpah Class of First Baptist met October 19 at 7 30 p m with Mrs Ralph Blakeney on High street. Members recited Bible verses and the Lord s Prayer. A reading on The Secret Place was given by Dorothy Thayer. Committees for the annual Christmas sale were named including Fancy Work and Kitchen duties. A Halloween social at Mrs Rene Roy s was announced for Tuesday with costumes.

First Baptist Church Ralph Blakeney High Street Dorothy Thayer Nancy Roy Harriet Carter Roselyn Carey Bernita Graves Gertrude Buffum Grace Mitchell Rene ‘Roy Miriam House Cora Blakeney Marilyn House

Suburb Civic Club Plans Comedy Play and Meeting Details

Suburb Civic Club met at the Winnegance Community Clubhouse with 13 members attending. Reports were read and approved, including a rummage sale update by Mrs. Roberta Farrell. A comedy play Where's Grandma is set for Oct 30 at Central Church parish house with tickets from Mrs. Mila Morse.

Mila Morse Olive Perry Lillian Perry Dorothy Rogers Persis Miller Helen McIntire Edna McLean Clara Hinckley

Twin B s Club Hosts Fall Dinner for Honorary Members

The Twin B s club of Bath and Brunswick visited Auburn for a fall gathering hosted by honorary member Mrs Hattie Lord. Ethelyn Gilman of Lewiston also attended as honorary member and Maine Pythian Sisters leader. A brief business meeting followed the dinner, with cards sent to sick and shut-in members and committee reports approved.

Bath Brunswick Auburn Hattie Lord Ethelyn Gilman Lewiston Bailey Chiefs’ Club Pythian Sisters Maine Susie Darrah

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