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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Sep 15, 1949

Page

4

Congregational Institute Notes and Local Births from York Area

Rev Joseph O Purdue attends Ocean Park institute with plans from State Committee of Religious Education for the year and new curricula. Local births include Marvin Edward Swain and Arthur Stanley Pierce Jr, with multiple visits and travels of residents to and from Bath York and Brunswick.

Joseph O Purdue Ocean Park State Committee of Religious Education Maine United Church Institute Alice Lorraine Purdue

Dole Family Heads to Newtonville. Drakes Attend Washington Wedding

Miss Gertrude and Louise Dole depart Middle street for Newtonville Mass where Gertrude will join Babson Institute at Wellesley. Rev Louis A Dole and family return from Fryeburg to Middle street. Mr and Mrs Frederick E Drake Jr and daughter Elena visit Framingham then travel to Washington DC for the wedding of James B Drake to Elizabeth Hill on Tuesday.

Gertrude Louise Dole Louis A. Dole Middle Street Newtonville Mass Babson Institute Wellesley, Mass Louise George Fryeburg Frederick E. Drake, Jr Elena Framingham Mrs. Drake Washington, D. C Mr. Drake James B. Drake Elizabeth Hill Washington

Pinkhams Return Home After Summer at Brighams Cove

Mr and Mrs Albert Pinkham have returned to their Court street home after spending the summer at Brighams Cove.

Albert Pinkham Court Street Brigham’s Cove

Parker on 10 day leave with mother in Washington

Private Reginald Parker, enlisted last August, is on a 10 day leave to visit his mother Mrs. Florence Parker on Washington Street. He is stationed at Fort Dix New Jersey with the 9th Military Police Battalion.

Pfe Reginald Parker Florence Parker Washington Street Parker Fort Dix N. J 9Th Military Police Battalion

Edge family closes Summer place at Small Point

Mrs. Walter E. Edge closed her Summer place at Small Point for the season and left Saturday for her home in Princeton New Jersey. Her son Loyall Sewall Edge departed Friday for home.

Walter E. Edge Princeton N. J Loyall Sewall Edge

Miss Patsy Hughes Dies as Guests Attend Wedding Plans

Miss Patsy Hughes of Blue Hill died Thursday evening while staying with Miss Nancy Sewall in Washington Street. She planned to be a bridesmaid for the Daniel G. Wheeler Carmen Huse wedding in Williamstown Massachusetts Saturday. Harold M. Sewall and Miss Sewall left Friday for Williamstown and will then visit Walter P. Warren in Troy New York for the weekend.

Patsy Hughes Bluehill Nancy Sewall Washington Street Miss Hughes Daniel G. Wheeler-Carmen Huse Williamstown Mass Harold M. Sewall Miss Sewall Harold Nancy Troy N. Y Walter P. Warren

Police Chief Mori Returns From New England Chiefs Meet

Chief of Police Frank L. Moriarty returned Friday from Wentworth by the Sea in Newcastle New Hampshire where he attended a three day convention of the New England Police Chiefs association.

Frank L. Moriarty Wentworthy-by-the-Sea Newcastle N. H Popes Police Chiefs Associaon

Mrs Hutchins Recovering After Deep Floor Cut Injury

Mrs Albert Hutchins of 521 Middle Street is confined to home recovering from a deep knee cut after slipping on a freshly waxed floor at her residence Friday on a hot air register.

Albert Hutchins Middle Street

Belanger Sisters Return From New York Millinery Openings

The Misses Maud and Delia Belanger returned to their home at 872 Washington Street Friday morning after spending several days in New York City attending millinery openings.

Maud Delia Belanger Washington Street New York City

Currivan Admitted to Massachusetts Bar

Robert C Currivan of Mansfield Massachusetts was a recent guest of his sister and brother in law Lt and Mrs F H Bellew at 2 Bailey Street Currivan was admitted to the Massachusetts Bar recently.

Robert C. Currivan Mansfield Mass F. H. Bellew Bailey Street Currivan Massachusetts

Bussey Family Stop in Intervale Overnight

Attorney and Mrs Lynn M Bussey and their children of 907 High Street spent a recent overnight visit in Intervale New Hampshire.

Calvin C. Talmage Bloomfield, N. J Lynn M. Bussey High Street Intervale, N. H

McElman Family Returns From Maine Summer Cottage Visit

Councilman Harold W. McElman Ward 5 with Mrs. McElman and two sons Billy and Bobby returned home after several weeks at the Howard family Summer cottage on Damariscotta Pond visiting Mrs. McElman’s parents Major and Mrs. William N. Howard.

Harold W. McElman McElman Billy Bobby Damariscotta Pond

Edward DeLong Visits Family in Cleveland

Edward DeLong of Cleveland spends a week with his parents Mr and Mrs Henry DeLong on Washington Street.

Edward DeLong Cleveland Mrs Henry DeLong Washington Street

Morin Family Returns Home After Holiday Visit

Mr and Mrs Edward G Morin return to Roselle Park New Jersey after spending the holiday weekend with Dr Harry F Morin and Mrs Morin. They are accompanied by Mr Morins nephew Harry Donovan of Mamaroneck New York.

Edward G. Morin Roselle Park N. J Mr. Morin Harry F. Morin

Mrs. Sarkis Returns From Philadelphia After Relative's Death

Mrs. Sadie Sarkis has returned from Philadelphia after spending two months there following the sudden death of a relative.

Sadie Sarkis Philadelphia

Five Year Old Cahoon Injured in Swing Accident

Thomas Albert Cahoon five year old son of Mr and Mrs Earl P Cahoon of 300 Washington street was treated at Memorial hospital after breaking a leg in a fall from a swing at his parents summer home at Kings Point on the New Meadows river.

Thomas Albert Cahoon Earl P. Cahoon Washington Street Memorial Hospital King's Point New Meadows

Mrs Morse Improves After Hospital Stay in Portland

The many friends of Mrs Clarence W Morse, who has been in Maine General Hospital Portland, will be glad to know that she is much improved.

Clarence W. Morse Maine General Hospital Portland

Mrs Ella Orr Visits Moncton Family Details

Mrs Ella Orr of Moncton New Brunswick visits her daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs William Tait at 45 Bluff road and her sister Mrs James L MacNeil at 11 Pine street.

Ella Orr Moncton N. B William Tait Bluff Road James L. MacNeil Pine Street

First Lt Elinor Hamilton Reports for Duty in Texas

1st Lt Elinor Louise Hamilton reports to Brooke Army Medical Center for duty and is assigned to the nursing staff at Brooke General Hospital in Texas.

Elinor Louise Hamilton Western Avenue Brooke Army Medical Center Fort Sam Houston Texas Brooke General Hospital

Doctor Earle Perkins Returns From Phippsburg Visit

Dr. Earle B. Perkins director of the Medical Film Section at National Naval Medical Center Bethesda returned to Washington after spending a few days at his Cranberry Point home in Phippsburg Maine.

Earle B. Perkins Naval Medical School National Naval Medical Center Bethesda Washington Cranberry Point Phippsburg

Local visitor James A McLellan stays in Hallowell during Labor Day weekend

James A McLellan of Boston and his mother visited Overlook Lodge in Hallowell over the Labor Day weekend. He recently completed six weeks of service at St Peters Episcopal Church in Cambridge and played for two weddings there while the regular organist was away.

James A. McLellan Boston J. Houghton McLellan Overlook Lodge Hallowell F . Hawley High Street McLellan St. Peters Episcopal Church Cambridge Mass Hall Homer

Miss Flaherty Begins Hawaii Teaching Duties

Miss Frances C Flaherty starts teaching duties in Hawaii with a Monday arrival then travel to Hakalau after a stop in Hilo Her travel began Worcester Mass to San Francisco on to a trans Pacific airliner Her relatives include aunt and uncle William and Mrs Goldsmith in Hilo and her father the late Andrew C Flaherty formerly of the Bath post office

Frances C. Flaherty Hawaii Hilo Hakalau Worcester Mass San Francisco William Goldsmith Goldsmith Canee Flint Kote Company

Visitors and locals share Bath area greetings in summer

Mr and Mrs Thomas Thomas and Miss Carol OBrien of Brooklyn were callers at the home of Mr and Mrs Thornton Percy on Oak street Thursday while vacationing at Boothbay Harbor. Clifford Smith of Saco, a former Bath resident and former Newberry store manager, visited Bath recently. Mr and Mrs Albert Crossman of Auburn spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Henry O McCabe on North street and called on friends during their stay.

Harry Sanders Elaine and Harold Brooklyn N. Y Thornton Percy Oak Street Thomas Thomas Carol O'Brien Boothbay Harbor Clifford Smith Saco Newberry Bath Iron Works Bath Albert Crossman Auburn Henry O. McCabe North Street Mrs. Crossman

Kenendy Family Takes Midwest Motor Trip

Carl Y. Kennedy, president and manager of Oakhurst Dairy, and Mrs. Kennedy are on a vacation motor trip through the Mid-West.

Carl Y. Kenendy Oakhurst Dairy Mrs. Kenndy Mid-West

Cape Elizabeth Woman Changes Airline Role

Miss Nancy Gregware daughter of Mr and Mrs Paul A Gregware Cape Elizabeth left her secretary post with Northeast Airlines at LaGuardia New York City to become an airline stewardess. She will fly from New York to Montreal Canada.

Nancy Gregware Paul A. Gregware Cape Elizabeth Northeast Airlines LaGuardia Field New York City New York Montreal Canada

Mrs Lara Greenleaf and Arnold Haines Return Home

Mrs Lara Greenleaf and Arnold Haines return to Middle Street after a week’s vacation with Mr and Mrs Lawrence Burnham of Kittery.

Lara Greenleaf Arnold Haines Middle Street Lawrence Burnham Kittery

Canasta Party at High Street Home Hosts Brief Soiree

Mr and Mrs Edward M Butterfield entertained a small group of friends with a canasta party at their High street home Friday evening. Following play a buffet luncheon was enjoyed by the guests.

Edward M. Butterfield High Street

Day Family Returns Home From Popham Beach Summer

Mr and Mrs Harry L Day and family return to Green Street home after spending the summer at their cottage at Popham Beach.

Harry L. Day Green Street Popham Beach

Teen Age Sewing Circle Minstrel Show Planned

Janie Allen will be interlocutor and end men will be Marie Michaud Martha Wood Jean nine Pomerleau Joan Batchelder Ann Cohen and Judy Summerton at the Teen Age Sewing Circle minstrel show Sept. 30. Girls of the 4 H club meet with Mrs. Granville M. Colby to discuss plans for their Sept. 16 17 tag days and the minstrels at the Community Center.

Janie Allen Marie Michaud Martha Wood Jeannine Pomerleau Joan Batchelder Ann Cohen Judy Summerton Granville M. Colby

Mrs Wysor and sons depart for Philadelphia after visit

Mrs Philip Wysor and her sons Henry and Philip Jr left Sunday for Philadelphia after visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Jason A Merrill on Washington Street.

Philip Wysor Henry and Philip, Jr Philadelphia Jason A. Merrill Washington Street

Bath Residents Note Travel and Return to Duties

Mrs. Doris Wing of the Hyde Home teaching staff resumed duties after a two weeks vacation including time at Hampton Beach New Hampshire. Mr and Mrs J Henry McLellan of Portland were in Bath Saturday visiting friends. McLellan native of Bath and former home now occupied by Mr and Mrs Douglas Dearborn. The couple spent winter at Laguna Beach California. Leslie A Fowles of Dover New Hampshire, formerly of Bath, visited Saturday.

Doris Wing Hyde Home Hampton Beach N. H J. Henry McLellan Portland Bath Mr. McLellan Douglas Dearborn McLellan Laguna Beach Calif

Neehan Family Returns Home After Visit

Mr and Mrs Michael Neehan and son Michael Jr of Dorchester Mass return home Tuesday after a stay with Mr and Mrs Francis Burgess at 1400 Washington Street Mrs Neehan marked her birthday during the visit.

Michael Neehan Michael, Jr Dorchester Mass Francis Burgess Washington Street

Thomas Return From Weekend Visit To Bangor

Mr and Mrs Bert Thomas return to their Bangor home after visiting their daughter and her husband Mr and Mrs Albert Conners of Denny road over the weekend.

Bert Thomas Bangor Mrs Albert Conners Denny Road

Freestone Carpenter Wedding Guests Highlight North Bath Event

North Bath hosted a Friday evening reception for the Freestone Carpenter wedding party with Miss Carpenter and Mr Freestone among guests including New York City and Schenectady residents. Bath Savings Institution attended the Kings Banks Association meeting at York Harbor with trustees and officers. the association handles 233 million dollars in Maine savings.

James A. Gillies, Jr North Bath Freestone-Carpenter Miss Carpenter Mr. Freestone George Freestone New York City Harry Freestone Schenectady N. Y Virginia Klinkhart Thomas Williams Shaker Heights Ohio Alfred Carpenter William A. Furber John G. Morse John N. Taylor Bath Savings Institution Reah Kings Banks Association of Maine Marshall House York Harbor John P. Carey Allan Spear Mutual Savings Banks Maine

Families Return Home From Visit at New Meadows Cottage

Mrs. Ray W Merrill and infant son return to 459 Washington Street after a family visit. The Smith Jaquith and Eddy families with children spent last week at a New Meadows cottage. Robert Dennison of Freeport visited aunt Myra Pennell at 14 High Street on Sunday.

Ray W. Merrill Washington Street Robert Dennison Freeport Myra Pennell High Street

Jayne Family Closes Cottage as Pamela Plans Briarcliffe Move

Mr and Mrs John K Jayne and children Kennan and Pamela Ella closed their cottage for the season on Tuesday and will return to New Canaan Connecticut Pamela will enter Briarcliffe Junior College at Briarcliffe on the Hudson New York at month end

John K. Jayne Kennan Pamela New Canaan

Trainor Family Weekend Visit in Quincy

J Philip Trainor of Quincy Massachusetts spent the weekend with his wife and family at their home on Denny Road.

J. Philip Trainor Quincy, Mass Denny Road

Visitors of Mrs Lena C Shepard Return Home

Recent guests included Mrs Leon Dennett and Mrs Sherman Smith of Augusta and Mrs Starr Soder man of Canton Ohio and Robert D Harnden of Boston. Her sister Mrs Frank P Smith of West Newton Mass remains visiting. Mrs John Burgess and Mrs Leroy Perkins with son Dennis have returned home after a few days in Reading Mass.

Lena C. Shepard Leon Dennett Sherman Smith Augusta Starr Soderman Canton Ohio Robert D. Harnden Boston Frank P. Smith West Newton Mass John, Burgess Leroy Perkins Dennis Reading

Bailey House Hosts Visitors In Harpswell Summer Visit

Mr and Mrs Boyd Bailey entertained informally Sunday at 900 Washington Street in honor of Mrs Arch Hamilton mother of Mrs Bailey and her two houseguests Mrs Charles Craig of Louisville Kentucky and Mrs Worthington Stuart of Cambridge Maryland. Mrs Hamilton is spending the Summer at Harpswell.

Boyd Bailey Washington Street Bailey Arch Hamilton Charles Craig Louisville Kentucky Worthington Tuart Cambridge Maryland Hamilton Harpswell

Norton Family Visits Prentice Kin in Bristol

Mr and Mrs Everett Norton and family of Denny road spent the week as guests of Mrs Nortons parents Mr and Mrs Steve Prentice of Bristol.

Everett Norton Denny Road

Brig General Curtis Leaves Small Point Cottage for Rochester

Brig General and Mrs Edward Curtis and their son Edward Jr have spent three weeks at their Small Point cottage and departed Sunday for their Rochester New York home.

Edward Curtis Edward, Jr Small Point Rochester N. Y

Hurd Family Vacationing in Canada

Mr and Mrs Paul Hurd and their son Chip from West Bath are spending a week in Canada on vacation. Mr Hurd is on leave from duties at Bath Lumber Co.

Paul Hurd Chip West Bath Canada Mr. Hurd The Bath Lumber Co

Cullen Family Visit Noted in Rockland

Mr and Mrs Sidney L Cullen of Rockland were Sunday callers on Mr Cullen's brother Frederick H Cullen and Mrs Cullen on Middle Street.

Sidney L. Cullen Rockland Mr. Cullen Frederick H. Cullen

Mrs Catherine T Mullaney Visits In Cambridge

Mrs Catherine T Mullaney of Park Street is spending several days with her daughter and husband Mr and Mrs Paul Sherman of Cambridge Massachusetts.

Catherine T. Mullaney Park Street Paul Sherman Cambridge Mass

Richard Madden joins Bakelite at West Bath plant

Richard Madden begins work at the Bakelite Corporation new West Bath facility. Mr and Mrs Madden and children stay at Brigham's Cove as Sebasco Lodge hosts about 100 guests. Maine Plumbers Association plans its annual meeting there with about 60 attendees plus wives and friends.

Richard Madden Bakelite Corporation New West Bath Mrs. Madden Brigham's Cove Sebasco Lodge Maine Plumbers Association

Dance teacher's club convention noted in Wakefield visit

Mrs. Leonard Wetherbee and Cheryl return from a week in Wakefield Massachusetts visiting James Ashenden. Mrs. Wetherbee attended the Dance Teacher's Club of Boston annual convention at the Hotel Bradford. She studied ballroom square and folk dancing and techniques including waltz fox trot rumba and Cuban rumba and tango variations.

Leonard Wetherbee Cheryl Wakefield Mass Wetherbee James Ashenden Dance Teacher's Club of Boston Hotel Bradford Ellen Ashenden Gilbert E. Langley Melrose Massachusetts

Tukeys Move Into Harold Thayer Residence at 1060 High Street

Mr. and Mrs. Egbert O. Tukey and family purchase the former Harold Thayer home at 1060 High Street and move in. Mr. Tukey is chief machinist draftsman at Bath Iron Works Corp., formerly resident of Topsham. Mrs. Chester A. Lewis, 35 Russell Street, returns home after a six week hospital stay at Bath Memorial Hospital.

Egbert O. Tukey Harold Thayer High Street Mr. Tukey Bath Iron Works Corp Topsham Chester A. Lewis Russell Street Bath Memorial Hospital

Thayer Family Relocates to North Anson

Mr and Mrs Harold H Thayer and their daughter Dianne move from High Street to North Anson where Harold takes work as a caretaker.

Harold H Thayer Dianne High Street North Anson

Miss Mihalos Leaves Home for Becker Junior College

Miss Anastasia Mihalos daughter of Mr and Mrs Nick S Mihalos of 1184 High street departs Tuesday to Worcester Massachusetts to enter Becker Junior College.

Anastasia Mihalos Nick S. Mihalos High Street Worcester Mass Becker Junior College

Couple heads to Atlantic City for 90th Equitable conference

Mr and Mrs David C Dickson left Monday for Atlantic City New Jersey to attend the Equitable Life Assurance Society of the United States 90th anniversary conference set for September 15 to 19 inclusive.

David C. Dickson Atlantic City N. J Equitable Life Assurance Society of the United States

Social Visit Led by Mrs Sewall in Bath

Mrs Edgar K Sewall and her daughter Marcia visited with Mrs Margaret Howe of Providence Rhode Island and spent Thursday night with Mrs Boylston Hutchins on the Bath Wiscasset road.

Edgar K. Sewall Marcia Sewall Margaret Howe Providence, R. I Boylston Hutchins Bath-Wiscasset Road

Powers to Enter University of Maine for Forestry

Robert Powers a Coburn Classical Institute graduate will depart Thursday to study forestry at the University of Maine. He will be accompanied by his parents Mr and Mrs H Martin Powers of 1540 Washington Street who will later travel to Canada for a short vacation.

Robert Powers Coburn Classical Institute University of Maine H. Martin Powers Washington Street Canada

Mrs Eric Carlson Improves at Memorial Hospital

Mrs Eric Carlson of Phippsburg, a patient at Memorial hospital, is reported to be improving.

Eric Carlson Phippsburg Memorial Hospital

Morse High graduate Alvin Wilson takes Garwood bank position

Alvin Wilson son of Mr and Mrs Oramandal Wilson of Topsham recently graduated from Morse High School and has accepted a job at the Garwood Branch of the Westfield Trust Co in Garwood New Jersey.

Frank Warren Ralph D. Warren Yale Warren Morse High School Alvin Wilson Oramandal Wilson Topsham Garwood N. J Westfield Trust Co

Bentley leaves Bowdoin graduate heads to Vermont medical school

James H. Bentley son of Mr and Mrs Albert Key of 98 Union Street Court graduates Bowdoin College and leaves Friday for the University of Vermont to enroll in the medical school.

James H. Bentley Albert Key Union Street Court Bowdoin College University Vermont Medical

Entertained Informally by Sewid at Washington Street

Mr and Mrs Arthur Sewid hosted an informal gathering at their Washington Street home with family and friends in attendance amid light refreshments and social chatter, noting a casual, friendly atmosphere.

Arthur Sewid Washington Street Pepe Ewallars Small Point

Bath Societies and Clubs Plan Meetings and Honors

Lowell Temple Pythian Sisters met with Dorothy Stone presiding. The district convention is set for Sept. 20 in Brunswick with Dora Brewer and other officers. Officers Sarah Potter and Susie Darrah to serve. Susie Darrah invited to guest officers' night Oct. 7. Salvation Army donation approved. Reception with Sons of Union Veterans Sept. 16 accepted. The charter draped in memory of Arletta Yates. Fall meeting of State Past Chiefs in Auburn Nov. 8. Next Lowell Temple meeting Wednesday at 7.30 pm.

Lowell Temple Pythian Dorothy Stone Brunswick Dora Brewer D. D.G.C Sarah Potter Susie Darrah Asenith Haggett Mayflower Temple Thomaston

Suburb Civic Club Debuts Season With 20 Members

Suburb Civic Club of Winneganee held its first meeting of the season thursday evening with 20 members and one guest Miss Iva Rogers attending A lengthy but successful gathering discussed fall activities and donations to the Salvation Army and Polio Fund Plans also underway to send a Sunshine Box to the Veterans at Togus Hunt the Mouse provided entertainment with Mrs Danford McDonald and Mrs Emery Footer captains Refreshments were served by Mrs Keith Atwood chairman and others The next meeting will be September 22 with committee chairs Mrs Danford McDonald Mrs Walter Morse Mrs Robert P Manson and Mrs Zina M Eaton

Keith Atwood Olaf Pearson Lloyd Rogers Harold Rogers Danford McDonald Walter Morse Robert P. Manson Zina M. Eaton

Genesta Sewing Circle Opens Fall Season at Witch Spring Inn

The Genesta Sewing Circle held its fall season opener on a Wednesday at Witch Spring Inn in West Bath with a supper and a brief business session at the Masonic Temple. Attendees included Past Matrons Mrs. Carolyn Thompson Mrs. Edith Rich Mrs. Viola Osgood Mrs. Evelyn Morse Mrs. Doris Tobey and many others. The next meeting is set for Oct 6 with hostesses Mrs. Rose Rogers and Mrs. Evelyn Morse.

Genesta Sewing Circle Witch Spring Inn West Bath Masonic Temple Carolyn Thompson Edith Rich Viola Osgood Evelyn Morse Doris Tobey Rose Rogers Margaret Lonn Wanda _ Lamoine Zylpha Richardson Elizabeth Burden Marguerite Cutting Virginia Partridge Alice Potter

Nurses Alumnae Meeting At Bath Memorial Hospital

Bath Memorial Hospital Nurses Alumnae held their regular monthly meeting Thursday evening at the home of Mrs. Alfred McCabe on Lincoln Street. In the president’s absence, vice president Mrs. Clarence Fullerton presided. a routine business session followed by refreshments from a committee of Mrs. Arthur Hutchins Jr, Mrs. Elwood LeGard, and Mrs. John Bowie.

Bath Memorial Hospital Alfred McCabe Lincoln Street Ralph Crocker Clarence Fullerton Arthur Hutchins, Jr Elwood Legard John Bowie

Friendship Club at Wesley Church Entertained Friday

The Friendship Club of Wesley Church was entertained on Friday with a guest program. Members enjoyed songs, readings, and a light social gathering afterward.

Friendship Club of Wesley Cchurch

Evening of Fie Sentences United by Local Club

The report lists members Shalenbarger Mrs Beve Mrs Robert Rete Mrs Walter McLain Stanley Hunter Miss Hazel Shellenbarger John Shellenbarger Mrs Ruth Chamberlain and Miss Ruth Howe as planning October events for the club. They will attend Topsham Fair and a Halloween party on October ten.

Shalenbarger Beve Robert Rete Walter McLain Stanley Hunter Hazel Shellenbarger John Shellenbarger Ruth Chamberlain Ruth Howe

St Marys Cub Pack 53 Meets for 1949-50 Year Start

St Marys Cub Pack 53 held its first meeting of the 1949 50 Scouting year at Hyde Park Recreation Hall Friday evening. Parents attended as planners discussed an outing at Cevihan Beach and a Scout Camporee.

St. Mary’s Hyde Park Recreation Hall Omae Cevihan Areca Coe Lewis Prentiss Low Keimig Roberto Pellegrini William Mains Dana McCurdy

Sagadahoc Mothers Club plans Woolwich fair food booth

Sagadahoc Ferry Mothers' club met at the school house for a business session and report on cleaning the school. They decided to operate a food booth at the Woolwich PTA fair on Sept 29 and 30. A nominating committee of Mrs. John Moffitt, Mrs. Sanford Brown and Mrs. John Robbins was appointed. After the meeting the group went to the Gateway for refreshments.

Sagadahoc Ferry Woolwich John Moffitt Sanford Brown John Robbins Gateway

Knight elected as worthy advisor in Rainbow Assembly

Miss Janice Knight, daughter of Mr and Mrs Bernard Knight of 38 Central Avenue, was elected worthy advisor of Rainbow Assembly No 6 at a meeting in the Masonic temple. Others chosen were Pauline Holmson as worthy advisor Lila Mae Richmond as Charity Jacqueline Cappell as Hope and Hilda Bowman as Faith. A public installation is scheduled for September 23 at 8 15 PM at the Masonic temple.

Janice Knight Bernard Knight Central Avenue Rainbow Assembly No. 6 Masonic Temple Pauline Holmson Lila Mae Richmond Charity Jacqueline Cappell Hope Hilda Bowman Faith

Teen-Age Sewing Circle Plans Minstrel Show

The Teen-Age Sewing Circle met at Mrs Colbys home to plan a minstrel show for September 30 at the Community Center. Six end men were named including Marie Michaud and Joan Batchelder with Jane Allen as a star. rest of members to join chorus. Members and guests listed include Martha Holmes Isabel Johansen and others.

Harvesters 4 H Club exhibits at Lewiston Fair prizes

West Bath Harvesters 4 H Club showcased sewing projects wood work and heifers at Lewiston Fair Friday. Jeeter Edward Estes won second prize red ribbon and very good rating for Princess the heifer. Robert Belanger and Albert Barter won third prizes white ribbons for Guernsey heifers Amber and April. Roland Barter earned fourth prize yellow ribbon for a Jersey heifer. Susan Watt won red ribbon second prize for a skirt and laundry bag. Benny Belanger earned red ribbon second prize for apron and holders. Anteta Estes and Joan Giacobbe won third white ribbons for ekirten laundry bags.

Guernsey Roland Barter Forrest Barter Stig Teners Susan Watt Benny Belanger Nger Anteta Estes Russell Estes Joan Giacobbe Ees Giacobbe Barter

Lozier family win prizes at fair exhibition

Judith Lozier and Gerald Lozier along with Dennis Furrow earned ribbons in an exhibition. Judith and Mrs Lozier won third prize white ribbons for aprons and holders. Dennis Furrow took second prize red ribbon for knife racks. Gerald Lozier won third prize white ribbon for knife racks.

Judith Lozier Edward Lozier Hel Estes Russell Gerald Lozier Dennis Furrow Gordon Furrow Dennis Gerald

Oak Leaf Club Meeting at Echo Led Meadowbrook

The Oak Leaf club met Wednesday at Echo Led Meadowbrook and enjoyed a hot dog supper. An anniversary cake was presented to Mrs. King for Mr. and Mrs. King’s silver wedding anniversary. Several members and guests attended, with names listed.

Chester G. King Echo Ledges Meadowbrook Fred J. Rose West Bath King Barbara King Milton Morse Chester Leorentsen Camilla Peter and Philip Ben Whitmer Oak Leaf Club Echo Led Meadowbrook Ruth Totman Frances McDonald Leora Jeannette Oliver Eleanor McKinnon Thelma Skillin Nell Whitmer Roberta Snipe Christine Rader Barbara Joe N Togus Betty Harper R. N Portland Ruth Wilson Margaret Kane Dorothy Plummer Lillian

Colonial Club Admits Four Members at September Meeting

Dr John F Dougherty William Sickman Linton Robinson and Basil Ballides were admitted to membership at the Colonial club during the September meeting. Francis Bruce heads the bowling committee with Elwood Toothaker and Dudley S Leavitt as members. Alfred McCabe chairs the inter club tourney with Frank Gallagher. The pool and billiard tables have been refreshed and are ready for fall and winter tournaments.

John F. Dougherty William Sickman Linton Robinson Basil Ballides Colonial Club Francis Bruce Elwood Toothaker Dudley S. Leavitt Alfred McCabe Frank Gallagher

Junior Hospital League Plans Food Sale and Fair Booth

Junior Hospital League met at Mrs. Roger Luke’s Desert home. They voted for a September 30 food sale at Wilson’s Drug Store at 2 p.m. and a white elephant booth at the hospital fair. President Mrs. George Carey named Mrs. Lynn Busse and Miss Eleanor Wilson to lead sewing. Members present listed.

Junior Hospital League Roger Luke Middle Street Wilson's George Carey Lynn Busse Eleanor Wilson Roger

Philathea class meets at Merry Meeting Bay cottage

The Philathea class of Corliss Street church opened fall meetings with a picnic at the Morongs' Merry Meeting Bay cottage. Ruth Merkle presided as Alice Bridges led devotionals. reports praised completed summer projects including a lawn party and mattresses for the Boy Scout lodge.

Philathea Corliss Street Church Earl Morong Merrymeeting Bay Ruth Merkle Alice Bridges Mildred Walker Corliss Street Ruth Ames Jessie Norton Bernice Day Dorothy Davis Margaret Ames Ruth Crowley Isabella Berry Marie Berry Morong

Beacon Street Women Society Opens Season at Vestry

The Woman's Society of Christian Service at Beacon Street church held its first meeting of the season with large attendance. A district meeting at Richmond is set for Sept 21 with afternoon and evening sessions starting at two. Supper will be served and members should bring summer bank savings to the next meeting. The dollar earned goes to the November gathering. members are asked to save coupons from various sources.

Woman's Society of Christian Service Beacon Street Church Woman's Society Richmond

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