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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1950
Page
5
Gordon Nye Pinkham arrives Sept 24 for a 10 day orientation at the University of Chicago. Bath residents and visitors attend nursing studies, teaching posts, and civic events as many prepare for travel and work.
Stanley Greene of 19 Valley Road entered Memorial hospital Friday afternoon for surgery. Mrs. and Mrs. Robert Stone of Trenton announce the birth of a son, William Leon, on Sept 20 at Mercer hospital in Trenton, weighing 8 pounds 10 ounces. Rev and Mrs Murchie Gordon of Beacon Street visited in Portland Thursday. Joyce Wentworth, daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred Wentworth, Washington Street, will wed Wesley McPhee. she was honored at a miscellaneous shower with about 35 guests. Mrs Morris Cohen and Miss Sylvia Cohen of Old South Place and Mr and Mrs Abe Merser of Lewiston left Sunday to visit Mr and Mrs Saul Earlstein. Miss Cohen will return to College Cambridge for second-year studies. Sarah Libby Silverman, daughter of Mr and Mrs Louis P Silverman of Oak Street, returned to studies at Emerson College in Boston.
Mr and Mrs C R Christian announce the engagement of their daughter Gloria Louise to Robert F Barnes of Wiscasset. The wedding is set for Sept 29. Bertram Leask of 7 Noble Avenue has become a regular Bath patrolman after a probationary period. He fills the vacancy created by Irvinle C Mank leaving to join the United States Army.
Cecil Lilly of Steeves Super Market is spending his annual vacation at his Cedar Grove camp on Dam ariscotta Lake enjoying the rustic lake retreat during the holiday period.
Edward Sewall Jr of Bath entertained Mr and Mrs George Carey and Miss Ollie Richards of San Francisco at Balalaika in San Francisco where a concert and Continental dinners were enjoyed. Miss Anna Cassidy returned to Brookline Massachusetts after visiting Miss Nellie E Biggins at 1158 Washington Street.
Andrew Rines, a University of Maine freshman, spent the weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs Chester Rines on Granite Street.
William E. Bennett of 43 Court Street in the Marine Corps reserve is called to active duty by Headquarters 1st Marine Corps Reserve District Boston. He will report to Camp Lejeune North Carolina for initial duty. Mr and Mrs Robert Perry of Tower Circle announce the birth of son Daniel Jeremiah at Memorial Hospital.
Mrs. Frank Doiron of Hunter's River P E I Canada visits daughter Miss Therese Doiron and son in law Mr and Mrs Francis Burgess at 1400 Washington Street. Mr and Mrs Louis Petlock of Raymond Court left for Quincy Massachusetts to visit their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Saul Pearlstein.
Allen Gregware son of Dr and Mrs Paul A Gregware of Cape Elizabeth formerly of this city advances to lieutenant junior grade with the United States Naval Reserve, marking a promotion in his naval service.
Debra Sue Jackson was born September 11 at Concord Memorial Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Lee P. Jackson of Concord New Hampshire. Mrs. Jackson is the former Nancy Gregware, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Paul A. Gregware of Cape Elizabeth.
Mrs. Esther C. Steen, who has spent the Summer at Ocean Point, is visiting Bath prior to departing for St. Petersburg Florida, where she will spend the Winter.
Members of Theta Chapter Beta Sigma Phi hosted Xi Beta Chapter and guests at the Country Club for an Autumn social held Wednesday last week.
Hon. and Mrs. Arthur Sewall have returned to the Stone House farm following a summer in Small Point.
Miss Theresa Tardiff daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph L Tardiff of 1 Nichols Street left Wednesday to enter Augusta General Hospital School of Nursing. She previously worked at Bath Variety and Drug Store and is a Morse High School graduate of 1949.
Mr and Mrs William R Rogers have settled at 62 State Street Portland after their marriage on September 3 The bride is Marilyn Hart daughter of Mr and Mrs Raymond C Hart of Park
Mr and Mrs George Clough of Woolwich received word their son Gerald Clough a member of the Air Corps has arrived in Korea where he is stationed with the maintenance squadron. Mr and Mrs John McInnes Jr and daughter Susan Elizabeth of Stroudwater and Mr and Mrs Herrick Randall of Portland were Sunday guests of Mrs John McInnes of Washing.
Miss Anne Williams and Sewall Williams have left their Small Point cottage for Baltimore where Miss Williams will enter the School of Garrison Forest. Hilton F. Libby of Denny Road attends Northeastern Business College in Portland. Mr and Mrs Henderson return to 1322 High Street after hospital observation in Boston. Miss Gloria Wilson, Gorham State Teachers College freshman, visits with her parents, joined by friend Constance Pooler of Brewer. They attended the Gardiner Morse football game in Gardiner. Seaman First Class Robert Higgins on 15 day leave from New London, Connecticut, visits his parents.
Mrs John C Geiger of San Francisco and her husband are in Honolulu where the doctor is conducting scientific work in the South Pacific. Mrs Geiger, daughter of the late Charles W Morse who donated Bath’s high school building in 1904, accompanied by Mr and Mrs Robert Levine of the Mademoiselle Shop, left Sunday for Boston to attend children's apparel shows at Parker House and Touraine.
Mr and Mrs Scott Cressey Jr and daughter Gail of Woolwich travel by car toward California where Mr Cressey will attend school. Mrs Cressey is Alix Cotton daughter of Richards W Cotton and wife of navy veteran. Arthur Foster Williams and cousin Harold M Sewall resume Bowdoin College studies as seniors.
Timothy J. Kelliher of Washing United States Army will report to Fort Devens Massachusetts for assignment. He has been employed at the National Bank of Boston.
Miss Camilla Sewall daughter of Mr and Mrs Loyall F Sewall of Small Point departs Saturday for New York City to enter the Spence school.
The Bath High School girls knitting club met at the Community Center on Thursday evening with members Barbara Urquhart Eleanor Cummings Nancy Brown Marlene Holbrook Vivian Clark Anita Deering Doris Alexander Frances Norton Susan Watt. Officers are Urquhart president Cummings vice president Alexander secretary Clark treasurer. New member Jeanne Bergeron joined. more to be admitted next week.
Sagadahoc Ferry Mothers Club held its first meeting of the season at the Woolwich fire house. Officers elected were Cynthia Phillips president Elva Edwards vice president Mercie Mallard secretary and treasurer Sadie Thomas benevolent Mary St Pierre publicity. A food sale to benefit Woolwich firefighters was approved with Betty Brown named chairperson. New members Carmen Lowe and Eleanor Casey welcomed. Next meeting set for Oct 5 at Mercie Malland’s home.
Sagadahoc Past Masters Association met Thursday at Dromore Grange Hall with 50 members and 12 visitors. Mrs Annie Malcolm led a program by past masters featuring instrumental music solos readings and stories. Mrs Lizzie Haggett played piano. A bouquet was sent to ill past master Everett Lemont. Next meeting at Merrymeeting Grange Bowdoinham on Oct 19.
The Wesley Methodist Church board of education met at the parsonage and named the general superintendent E B Lermond and department superintendents Mrs Stanley Hunter kindergarten Mrs Walter Upham primary and Mrs Donald Preble junior and intermediate. The church school will open October 1 with Rally Day observance and lesson materials will be reused.
The Suburb Civic club, with 19 members and one guest, met at Winnegannee Community House on Thursday. They accepted the resignation of Mrs. Arthur Totman and planned an Oct 2 card party with prizes in contract auction and canasta at 7 30.
The Primary P T A held its first 1950 51 meeting with Mrs Ralph Crooker president at Dike school Thursday evening. Reports from secretary and treasurer were approved and Mrs Crooker reviewed the budget from the executive committee meeting held last week. Attendance banners were won by Mrs Emma Cummings first grade and Miss Gladys Lowell second grade. District three and seven meeting at Camden High School Oct 16 requires contact with Mrs Paul Boudreau. Seventh grade mothers on refreshment committee include Mrs Arthur Bourque Mrs Joseph Marchetti Mrs Edmund Arsenalt and Mrs Cedric Sukeforth. Next session set for Oct 19.
The Far and Near Society of Corliss Street Church met in the vestry with Mrs. Ruth Anderson presiding. Mrs. Dorothy Davis and Mrs. Ada Bragdon joined as new members and the group discussed devotions, study books, and Salvation Army clothing donations. The annual Woman's Basket Meeting is Oct 11 with Miss Martin as speaker. attendees will bring lunches.
The Lowell temple Pythian Sisters held a Wednesday meeting led by chief Sarah Potter who named Sadie Garcelon and Jane Shea to fill protector and guard chairs. Degree staff rehearsed with John Brown of Brunswick present. Lois Knights won the evening mystery prize.
Members of Club Forty Two met in the club room on Front Street and honored Mrs Leon White and Mrs Stanley Brown with a double stork shower. Corsages were given by Mrs Everett Cooke. The monthly prize went to Mrs Elliott Hanson. Refreshments were served by Mrs David Clark and others.
A regular meeting in G.A.R. hall led by President Mrs. Lillian Farrington discussed plans for the annual inspection with Sons of Union Veterans on October 3. Department President Mrs. Beulah Freeman of Saco will inspect. a supper will be served after the inspection.
The article lists active scout troops and leaders in the Pine Tree Council area, notes promotions and new registrations, and highlights recent events. It covers Camp Hinds attendance, Camporee results, and an Eagle award for Walter O. Fullerton, plus plans for Scout Night on October 5 and upcoming meetings and fundraisers.
Troop 55 of the Boy Scouts will hold its first regular meeting of the year next Monday evening at Winter Street church. Ex- scouts and new members are invited to attend.
Miss Mary Cressey serves as supper chair as officers wear floor length dresses. Post Presidents Lucelia Blake and Ila Day report on the National Encampment in Boston. An auxiliary reception for Department President Beulah Freeman and staff in Saco is set for Saturday evening. Final plans finalize the reception for Commander Vernon W. Miller of Bath and staff at Huse Memorial School on Sept 30.
Phi Kappa Delta met Wednesday at Bath Community Center for a business session. New membership names were discussed and standing committees for the year were elected: Publicity Miss Edna Oliver and Miss Jane Irish. flowers Miss Jane Jones and Miss Marie Smart. membership Mrs. Dorothy Steen, Mrs. Frances Kakos and Mrs. Connie Bolduc. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Ann LaRochelle, Mrs. Betty Footer and Miss Pat Dionne.
The Cosmopolitan Garden club entertained State President Mrs. Charles Eaton with a luncheon at the club house on Washington Street. Mrs. Boardman chaired with a large assist from Mrs. Delmore Gilman and others. A report on the Togus hospital trip was given and future visits noted. Edward Johnson of Augusta will speak on Christmas decorations at the October 29 meeting.
Junior Hospital League met Tuesday evening at the North Bath residence of Mrs. George Barker Jr. After dessert and coffee served by the hostess, the group held the business session.
Reports at a meeting led by Mrs. Carl Dearborn covered a Sept. 22 food sale proceeds to finance Memorial hospital’s new nurses call system. Members present included Mrs. Barker, Mrs. Kelley, Mrs. King, Mrs. Luke, Mrs. Shaw, Mrs. Dearborn, and others at Mrs. Shaw’s Dummer Street home.
Mizpah class met at Mrs. Leslie Dyer's home for a devotional period and officer elections. Officers chosen were Leland Green president, John Shorey vice president, George Carey secretary, Kenneth Thayer treasurer, with weekly Friday 7 30 meetings and birthday and sick cards to be sent. Present were Thayer Green Carter Carey Graves Roy.
Bath Garden Club held a meeting discussing Winter greens for local shop displays. Mrs. Ida Lemont introduced speaker Mrs. Perry Byrne from Old Bristol club. Miss Anne Hodgkins of Harpswell and New York City presented her talk Staging a Flower Show.
Club members decided to contact their Congress representatives to seek continued services for Maine women. Mrs Bennett invited all to view Maine Handicraft at the new King School in Portland on Oct 28. Before adjournment Mrs Mittendorf presented a wooden emblem plaque to the Damariscotta chapter hoping for joint future meetings with the Bath club.
The Home and School Topics group lists Mrs. Mary Pinkham of Georgetown and Gordon A. Alden of Sebasco Estates among members. Next week the gathering moves to the home of Mrs. Harold Carter at 165 North Street.
Iota Sigma chapter met at 69 Middle Street and elected officers including Mrs. Donald C. Preble as president and Mrs. Kenneth MacDonald as vice president. They voted to hold meetings on the second and fourth Wednesdays, donate 5 to the Civic League, and named delegates to the October convention at Presque Isle.
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