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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 05, 1956

Page

4

Endicott student sails to Bermuda for college vacation

Miss Susan Watt a senior merchandising major from Endicott Junior College Beverly accompanies 25 students and faculty escort Miss Catherine McNamara to Bermuda for College Spring Vacation events at the Prince Hotel. Watt plans to return April.

Susan Watt Ahrens Watt Pearl Street Bermuda Endicott Junior College Beverly Mass Miss Watt Catherine McNamara Princess Hotel

Local residents and visitors noted in Woolwich notices

Nancy Greenblatt, five, returned home from Memorial hospital. Emma Coombs entered Bath Memorial hospital. Mark Crowley of Woolwich attends a three day career conference in Andover Massachusetts. Earl Rowe and Albert Humphrey, Woolwich residents, wintered in Florida. Mrs. Robert King arrived from Georgia to live with her parents in Woolwich. her husband serves in the Armed Forces and may depart overseas soon. Jackie Hart is a patient at Memorial hospital. George Brownrigg and family returned to Middle street after visits in White Plains and Hartford. Sally True of Wellesley College spent Easter vacation with parents in Woolwich.

Mark Crowley Barley Neck Road Woolwich New York Life Insurance Company Maine Portland Andover Inn Andover Mass Robert King, Jr Mary Leeman Georgia Hollis Leeman King Kentucky Robert King Highland Street George Brownrigg Middle Street White Plains N. Y Hartford Sally True Wellesley College Edward D. True Front Street

Miss Mildred Fischer Teaches Art at University

Former Lexington resident Miss Mildred Fischer now teaches in the University Art department at Cincinnati. She spent last summer painting in Europe with her parents and previously summered at their South Shore cottage in Popham Beach.

Mildred Fischer Lexington Mass Cincinnati, C Europe

Birth Announcement for Lynn Ann Alexander

Mrs. R D Gilchrest is a patient at Memorial hospital. Mr and Mrs Lendall Alexander announce the birth of a daughter at Memorial hospital Friday morning weighing eight pounds two and a half ounces named Lynn Ann. Mrs Alexander is the former Sherry Hersom of 8 Maple street. Mrs Wilfred W Chaney is a patient at Memorial hospital.

Lendall Alexander Middle Street Memorial Hospital Lynn Ann

Substituting at local Railway Express office in town

Nathan Copeland of West Falmouth substitutes at the local Railway Express office while Harold W. Summerton is confined at home by illness. Copeland is the son of the late Ethel Pratt Copeland formerly of the city and nephew of Mrs. Henry O. McCabe and Percy W. Pratt. Mrs. Grace Brewer of 87 Dummer Street entered Memorial surgical patient.

Nathan Copeland West Falmouth Harold W. Summerton Mr. Copeland Ethel Pratt Copeland Henry O. McCabe Percy W. Pratt Grace Brewer Dummer Street Memorial Hospital

Local notes on residents and visitors this spring

John R. Gilmore is confined to his home by illness at 31 Meadow Way. Mrs. George T. Costain and Mrs. Ralph Palmer are parents of a son born at Memorial hospital weighing seven pounds ten and a half ounces and named Ralph Palmer Jr. Camilla Costain visits with her parents at 47 Granite Street. Anastasia Michalos and Barbara Poulos spent the weekend in Springfield. The Philbricks of Gorham vacationed with Mr. and Mrs. James Callan at 205 North Street. James P. Callan Jr. visits from the University of Maine. Frank Kittredge, recently at Maine General, returns to 59 Bedford Street.

Granite Street John R. Gilmore Meadow Way Judy Costain M. W. Ayer & Co Boston George T. Costain Ralph Palmer Pearl Street Memorial Hospital Ralph Palmer, Jr Camilla Costain Boston School of Occupational Therapy Robert Philbrick Jane Cathy Jimmy Gorham Philbrick James P. Callan North Street James P. Callan, Jr University of Maine Frank Kittredge Maine General Hospital Portland Bedford Street

Memorial scenes include hospital patients and Easter visit

Gail Longley six year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Walter Longley of 813 Washington street entered Memorial hospital as a medical patient. She attends first grade at Huse Memorial school. Mrs Wilbur Casey of 498 Washington street is a patient at Memorial hospital being treated for a compound fractured ankle. Mr and Mrs Percy A Pratt and daughter Martha Pratt were Easter dinner guests of Mrs Henry O McCabe and Miss Anne McCabe at their North street home.

Gail Longley Walter Longley Washington Street Memorial Hospital Gail Huse Memorial School Wilbur Casey Percy A. Pratt Martha Pratt Henry O. McCabe Anne McCabe North Street

Bath resident treated for broken back after fall

Alton Hatha way of Lexington Massachusetts is hospitalized with a broken back after a fall at his Vine Brook road home. The February Yankee Magazine feature by Robert S Solotair discusses This Business of Painting focusing on Stephen Ethier of Harpswell and his summers on Long Island in the Kennebec river opposite Popham Beach. Clarence G Dunn Jr a US Navy seaman son of Clarence and Mrs Dunn of Woolwich and husband of Delores Forte of Crans ton RI returned to Norfolk VA March 30 aboard USS Des Moines after exercises with Operation Springboard in the Caribbean. Mrs Ralph G Stetson Jr of 35 Bedford Street underwent surgery at Bath Memorial Hospital Friday night.

Bath and Popham Beach Alton Hathaway Vine Brook Road Lexington Mass Yankee Magazine Robert S. Solotair Stephen Ethier Harpswell Ethier Long Island Kennebec River Popham Beach Clarence G. Dunn, Jr U. S. Navy Clarence G. Dunn Woolwich Delores M. Forte Cranston, R. I Norfolk Des Moines Ralph G. Stetson, Jr Bedford Street Bath Memorial Hospital

Mr and Mrs J Harry Arnold visit son in Sterling mass

Mr and Mrs J Harry Arnold of Sterling Massachusetts were weekend guests of their son and family the Rev and Mrs Richard Arnold on Beacon Street.

J. Harry Arnold Sterling, Mass Richard Arnold Beacon Street

Capt and Mrs Hitchcock Guests of Naples Condolences

Word arrived Saturday that Captain and Mrs Russell S Hitchcock are touring Southern Italy and were recent guests of Mr and Mrs Arthur Sewall at Stone House Farm in Naples. Mrs Sewall remains hospitalized after a hip fracture from a shipboard fall but is recovering. The Hitchcocks plan to return to their Small Point home this summer.

Russell S. Hitchcock Italy Naples Arthur Sewall Stone House Farm

Edwin Pinson Entered St Andrews Hospital Boothbay Harbor

Edwin Pinson formerly of this city now residing at the Eastland hotel Portland entered St Andrews hospital Boothbay Harbor on Monday.

Edwin Pinson Eastland Hotel Portland St. Andrews Hospital Boothbay Harbor

Freshman Miss Costain Hosts Boston Guests

Miss Kateri Costain, a Bouve student at Tufts Medford Mass, will host three classmates for spring vacation at home. Guests include Miss Ann Carew of Medford Mass, Miss Janie Crosier of Grafton Mass, and Miss Judy Schlaak of Mount Vernon New York.

Kateri Costain Bouve-Boston School Tufts University Medford Mass Ann Carew Janie Crosier Grafton Judy Schlaak Mount Vernon N. Y Costain George T. Costain

Osborne and Gross Families Welcome New Daughters in Bath

Mr and Mrs William P Osborne of Tucson Ariz are parents to Neira Ann born recently in Tucson The Osbornes former Bath residents lived here when father J William Osborne worked at Bath Iron Works Corp as budget engineer Mr and Mrs Richard Gross of 332 Washington Street welcomed Candy Elaine born Saturday at Memorial Hospital The baby weighed seven pounds five two ounces

William P. Osborne Tucson Ariz Neira Ann Osborne Bath J. William Osborne Bath Iron Works Corp Richard Gross Washington Street Candy Elaine Memorial Hospital

Portland Visit By Hayward Family On Monday

Mr and Mrs Fred Hayward of Front street visited Portland on Monday accompanied by her father William Astle.

William Astle Littleton, H Fred Hayward Front Street Portland

Munsey Family Vacation Plans Include Annapolis Trip

Mr and Mrs Warren R Munsey of 94 Court Street depart for Annapolis Maryland to vacation a week with daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs Louis H Parkinson also traveling with Mrs John J Mulcahy of 4 Charles Street who will visit her brother and his wife Mr and Mrs Edward Comeau of Baltimore. Mr and Mrs Curt Cunningham of this city were Sunday guests of his brother and family Mr and Mrs Charles Cunningham of the Mere Point Road Brunswick.

Warren R. Munsey Court Street Annapolis, Md Louis H. Parkinson John J. Mulcahy Charles Street Edward Comeau Baltimore Curt Cunningham Charles Cunningham Mere Point Road Brunswick

Mrs James Russell Grant Returns Home After Easter Weekend

Mrs James Russell Grant visited relatives in East Hartford Conn after Easter weekend staying with her sister and brother in law Mr and Mrs Kenneth Thayer of Union street court. She also called on Mr and Mrs Edward Miller of Pine street and Dr and Mrs Hugh D Grant of Linden street.

James Russell Grant East Hartford Conn Kenneth Thayer Union Street Court Edward Miller Pine Street Hugh D. Grant Linden Street

Local Student Richard Cahill Visits During Spring Break

Richard Cahill a University of Meine student spends Spring vacation with his parents Mr and Mrs Andrew R Cahill at 68 South Street during the break.

Richard Cahill The University of Meine Andrew R. Cahill South Street

Miss Barbara G Small ill in Buffalo while visiting kin

Miss Barbara G Small of 61 Granite Street fell ill during a visit with a sister in Buffalo New York and is convalescing with another sister and her husband Mr and Mrs Samuel Collins Jr of Rockland. Small is an organist at Wesley Methodist Church and is employed at the Beth Iron Works Corp.

Barbara G. Small Granite Street Buffalo, N. Y Samuel Collins, Jr Rockland Miss Small Wesley Methodist Church Beth Iron Works Corp

Freshman Donald House Visits Maine Mother During Easter

Donald House a University of Maine freshman arrived Friday to spend Easter vacation with his mother Mrs Miriam House at her home 815 Washington Street.

Donald House University of Maine Mrs Miriam House Washington Street

Boston Students Return From Easter Vacation

Miss Claudia Carter daughter of Mr and Mrs Harold J Carter of 165 North street and Miss Judith Crocker daughter of Mr and Mrs Herbert Black of 1069 High street returned to Boston Sunday night where they study at Burdett Business school after passing the Easter vacation with their parents here.

Claudia Carter Harold J. Carter North Street Judith Crocker Herbert Black High Street Boston Burdett Business School

Lyons family guests of Spragues in Goddard Street visit

Mr and Mrs Richard E Lyons and their son Mark from Burlington Massachusetts stayed with Mrs Lyons parents Mr and Mrs Willard E Sprague on Goddard Street over the weekend noting a family visit in the local society column.

Richard E Lyons Mark Burlington, Mass Lyons Willard E. Sprague Goddard Street

Bath families share Easter travels and visits abroad

Mr and Mrs Herbert Lemont return after a seven week Florida visit by car with Mrs Orville Smith of Wakefield Mass. The group met Mrs Lemont s sister Mrs Lester Hess in Lewes Del and were later joined by Mrs Hess and her mother Mrs William H H Taylor in Florida. They visited Daytona Fort Myers Miami and Coral Gables aboard Horatio L Bakers yacht Scout at Fort Lauderdale.

Herbert Lemont Florida Bath

Mrs Crowe Hospitalized For Broken Hip After Fall

Mrs Wealthy A Crowe entered Bath Memorial hospital Friday for treatment of a broken hip suffered in a fall at home on Thursday She lives with her daughter Mrs Kista Hanson at 15 Huse street Mr and Mrs Raymond Flower and their children Donna Sally and Terry of Saratoga Springs NY spent Easter weekend with Mrs Flower's parents Mr and Mrs William E Hill on Middle street

Wealthy A. Crowe Bath Memorial Hospital Crowe Kista Hanson Huse Street Raymond Flower Donna Sally Terry Saratoga Springs, N. Y

Prettyest Flower Chooses Donna Flower for Saratoga Parade

Donna Flower ten year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Raymond Flower of Saratoga Springs NY formerly of this city has been chosen the prettiest girl to ride a floral float at festivities at Convention Hall this week. Donna is granddaughter of Mr and Mrs William E Hill of 645 Middle Street.

Donna Flower Ray+mond Flower Saratoga Springs N. Y Donna William E. Hill Middle Street

Mrs Tobey Reaches Wakefield After Visit With Avery Family

Mrs Hiram Tobey returned Thursday to Wakefield Massachusetts after a short visit with Mr and Mrs Harold Avery of Western Avenue and with her parents Mr and Mrs Arthur Pepper of 1 Washington Street.

Hiram Tobey Wakefield Mass Harold S. Avery Western Avenue Arthur Pepper Washington Street

Navy Chiefs Sail from Bath on John Paul Jones

Ivan Betcher of Washington State Charles Cadenhead of Poughkeepsie New York and Robert Evans of Portsmouth New Hampshire all chiefs in the U S Navy who have been residing at 95 Lincoln street since December first left Bath Friday morning aboard the John Paul Jones which was being delivered to the Navy at the Charlestown Navy Yard.

Ivan Betcher Washington State Charles Cadenhead Poughkeepsie N. Y Robert Evans Portsmouth N. H U. S. Navy Lincoln Street Bath John Paul Jones Navy Charlestown Navy Yard

Mrs Grace Casey Treated After Fall At Home

Mrs Grace Casey of 498 Washington Street is hospitalized at Bath Memorial for a broken ankle from a fall in front of her home.

Grace Casey Washington Street Bath Memorial Hospital

Turner Birth Announcement In Bath Maine

Mr and Mrs Robert Turner of Middle Street announce the birth of a son at Bath Memorial Hospital on Thursday morning. The baby has been named Thomas David. Mrs Turner is the former Mary Lermond, daughter of Mr and Mrs Earle B Lermond of 45 Weeks Street.

Robert Turner Middle Street Bath Memorial Hospital Thomas David Turner Mary Lermond Earle B. Lermond Weeks Street

Maines Family Guests In Westbrook Visit

Mr and Mrs Earl Maines and children Carolee and Sandra of Westbrook visited Sunday with Mrs White and her husband at 4 Dummer street court, the home of Mrs Maines' parents Mr and Mrs Harry B White.

Earl Maines Carolee and Sandra Westbrook Maines Harry B. White Dummer Street Court

Trotts Return From Europe Six Weeks Abroad

Mr and Mrs Milton C Trott arrive home on High street after a six week European visit aboard the S S Independence. They toured Gibraltar Naples Italy Genoa Cairns and Seville and met their daughter and son in law Consul and Mrs Raymond A Valliere in Seville. Attendants at the Richmond event include Mr and Mrs Donald Page and Mr and Mrs Russell Merchant of Genesta Chapter OES for the installation of Mr Carmel Chapter OES in Richmond Saturday night.

Milton C. Trott High Street Europe New York Trott Gibraltar Naples Italy Genoa Cairnes Seville Raymond A. Valliere Donald Page Russell Merchant Genesta O.E.S Carmel Ole.s Richmond

Colby and Fisher Students Return From Easter Vacations

Miss Elizabeth Hardy, a Colby College junior, returns to Waterville after Easter with her mother Mrs. Theodore Hardy of 618 High Street. Miss Gay Bonney also returns to Fisher Junior College Boston after vacation with her parents Mr and Mrs Dean R Bonney of 28 Park Street.

Elizabeth Hardy Colby College Waterville Theodore Hardy High Street Gay Bonney Dean R Bonney Park Street Fisher Junior College Boston

North Bath social news and military service updates

Mr and Mrs Royden entertained guests at their North Bath home including Royden Haines Jr and family, the Pearsons, the Temp les, and Eulalia Haines among others. U S Rep Robert Hale visited Bath. Marines Bruce McGillivary and Francis Brown began basic training at Parris Island. Memorial Hospital patients include William Fraser and Lila Place. Bertram Willis attended hospital. Bernard Knight hosted a dessert bridge with multiple guests.

Royden North Bath Royden Haines, Jr Charlotte Dora Ardenne Haines Sarah Jean Ardenne, Jr Sewall Pearson James Michael and Sewall, Jr Earl Pearson Deborah Kim Sandra Arthur Temple Eulalia Haines Sadie Fogg Bruce A. McGillivary Percy McGillivary Five Islands Clarence L. Munsey Thelma Munsey Russell Street U. S. Marine Corps Parris Island S. C Francis E. Brown Robert S. Marty Tower Circle Francis Morse High School

Mrs Ferdinand Coombs Hospital Patient at Me

Mrs Ferdinand Coombs aged 51 from Corliss street remains a patient at the local medical facility. Further details on her condition were not disclosed in the available text.

Mrs McInnes Guests In Portland At Pearl Street Home

Mrs John McInnes of this city has been wintering at the Lafayette Hotel in Portland and is visiting her son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs Duncan McInnes at their Pearl street home. Mr and Mrs Harold Fish have returned home after a business and pleasure trip to Boston.

Maurice Cohen Herbert Gammer Boston Morris Petlock Petlock Louis Petlock Cohen Mrs. Gammer Bermuda John McInnes Lafayette Portland Mrs Duncan McInnes Pearl Street Harold Fish

Local Man Injured At General Electric Plant

A resident on Middle Street reported that Otto Vanasky, son-in-law of the family, was treated in a Schenectady hospital for injuries from an accident at the General Electric plant where he works. He slipped on a greased plank and struck his head in the fall.

William E. Hill Middle Street Otto Vanasky Schenectady, N. Y General Electric Plan Vanasky

Mrs Nancy Thomas Admitted As Medical Patient

Mrs Nancy Thomas of 5 Free mont street entered Memorial hospital last Saturday where she is a medical patient.

Nancy Thomas Freemont Street Memorial Hospital

Students return to campus noted in local notices

C Thomas King resumes senior year at Boston University after spring term. Mr and Mrs Marc N of 23 Bedford Street report their son’s return. Herbert Lilly a University of Maine student arrived Friday night for a week’s visit with his mother Mrs Frances M Lilly of this city.

C. Thomas King Boston University Marc N Bedford Street Herbert Lilly University of Maine Frances M. Lilly

Frye Couple Headed to England for Month Stay

Mr and Mrs Howard O Frye of Arrowsic left Thursday for Cohasset Mass to visit son Alan Frye and wife. They sail Friday from Boston aboard the SS Nova Scotia Furness Line for England for a month long visit. Burt S Osgood Jr and daughters Nancy and Sally spent Easter weekend in Orono with Mrs B S Or good.

Howard O. Frye Arrowsic Cohasset Mass Alan Frye Boston Nova Scotia Furness Line England Burt S. Osgood, Jr Nancy Sally Orono Mr. Osgood B.S. Orgood

Knight Family Easter Visit and Bath Iron Works Employee Return

Mr and Mrs Bernard A Knight of 95 Lincoln street spent the Easter weekend in Lincolnville with his mother Mrs A Scott Knight and his sister and her husband Mr and Mrs Robert Harvey. Joseph H Henrikson of 64 Mechanic street returned to work at Bath Iron Works Corp this week after a stay as a patient at Memorial hospital for several days.

Bernard A Knight Lincoln Street Lincolnville A. Scott Knight Robert Harvey Joseph H. Henrikson Mechanic Street Bath Iron Works Corp Memorial Hospital

Miss Marilyn Brown Visits Family Over Holiday

Miss Marilyn Brown arrives Friday from Lasell Junior College in Auburndale Massachusetts to spend the holiday recess with her parents Mr and Mrs Robert S Marty at their Tower Circle home.

Marilyn Brown Lasell Junior College Auburndale Robert S. Marty Tower Circle

Miss Anne Day Visiting Parents in Auburndale

Miss Anne S Day a Lasell Junior College student Auburndale Massachusetts is spending Easter vacation with her parents Mr and Mrs Harry Day at their home on Green Street.

Anne S. Day Lasell Junior College Auburndale Mass Arents Mrs Harry Lay Green Street

Brunswick Dinner Parties Host Smiths Friends Visiting Hopkins

Mr and Mrs James Ledyard of 26 Lincoln Street joined dinner guests at the home of Mr and Mrs David P Smith of Brunswick Saturday evening. The Smiths entertained for Mr and Mrs John Hopkins of Brunswick who depart this week to retire at Lorain Ohio. The Ledyards were also guests at another dinner for the Smiths last Thursday when Mr and Mrs Percy Norcross of Topsam were entertained.

James Ledyard Lincoln Street David P. Smith Brunswick Smiths John Hopkins Lorain Ohio Ledyards Percy Norcross Topsam

Local Notes on Residents and Service Members

Mrs. Florence Blaisdell recovers at 501 High street from a virus infection and works as a teller at First National Bank. J Frank Mezenski re-enlists in the Naval Air Force for four more years after 22 years of service, 12 at sea, and will report to U S S Saratoga. Robert J Arsenault spends Spring vacation from the University of Maine with his parents at 49 Union street. Lt and Mrs James Bonney return to New London after a week with Mrs Albert L Bonney at 98 Union street. Lt Bonney serves in the Navy Medical Corps aboard the U S S Fulton docked at New London.

Florence Blaisdell High Street J. Frank Mezenski Naval Air Force Mr. Mezenski Brunswick Naval Air Station Parker Head U.S. S. Saratoga Robert J. Arsenault University of Maine Joseph A. Arsenault James Bonney New London Conn Albert L. Bonney Union Street Bonney U. S. Navy Medical Corps U.S.S. Fulton

Bath Residents Return Home and Guests Attended Dinner

Charles Comeau returned home Saturday from Bath Memorial hospital where he had been a patient since March 13. Mr and Mrs Robert Savage with children Robert Bruce and Carol hosted a dinner Sunday for Mrs Bird Shellenbarger at the Tops ham home, while Dr John Bachulus visiting Bath will depart for DeLeon Springs Florida and plans to return May 1.

Charles Comeau James Comeau Center Street Bath Memorial Hospital Robert Savage Robert, Bruce and Carol West Bath Robert Chamberland Topsham Bird Shellenbarger John Bachulus Paul G. Bagdikian Oak Street DeLeon Springs Fla Bath

Barbara Berensen Returns Home From Easter Visit

Miss Barbara Berensen returns to Ypsilanti Michigan to resume work at Ford Motor Co after spending Easter weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs Benjamin Berensen at 59 Beacon Street Danny Harvey son of Mr and Mrs Earl Harvey of Foster's Point Road West Bath entered Bath Memorial Hospital Saturday for a tonsillectomy Danny is a first

Barbara Berensen Ypsilanti, Mich Ford Motor Co Mrs Benjamin Berensen Beacon Street Danny Harvey Earl Harvey Foster's Point Road West Bath Bath Memorial Hospital Danny Huse Memorial School

Boston College Student Visits Home Over Easter Vacation

Harrison E Hobbs a Boston College student arrived last week to spend Easter weekend and the spring vacation with his mother Mrs Evelyn F Hobbs of 726 Washington Street.

Harrison E. Hobbs Boston College Evelyn F. Hobbs Washington Street

Stork shower honors Mrs Cynthia Barter at Arrowsie home

Mrs Louise Barter of 55 Denny road attended a stork shower Thursday evening for Mrs Cynthia Barter of Arrowsie held at Mrs Elizabeth Glidden’s home 7 Tarbox Place. Mrs Raymond Stockwell of Rockland, formerly of this city, visits with Mr and Mrs Emerton Gross of 183 Oak street while Mr Stockwell lies as a patient at Maine General Hospital Portland.

Louise Barter Denny Road Cynthia Barter Arrowsie Elizabeth Glidden Tarbox Place Raymond Stockwell Rockland This City Lns Emerton Gross Oak Street Mr. Stockwell Maine General Hospital Portland

Westbrook Family Guests With McIntoshs

Mr and Mrs Henri Cote and their children Connie and David of Westbrook visited Mr and Mrs Frank McIntosh at 10 Valley Road on Sunday for a social gathering.

Henri Cote Connie and David Westbrook Frank McIntosh Valley Road

Sagadahoc Pomona Plans 75th Anniversary Event

Sagadahoc Pomona holds March meeting at Enterprise Grange Richmond Village to plan the 75th anniversary observance on April 6 in Topsham with all county granges participating. West Bath Grange hosted, 134 attended, five degree work for 11 candidates, Maine night exhibits sold for Pomona benefit, with readings, solos, and film news.

Sagadahoc Pomona Enterprise Grange Richmond Village Topsham West Bath Grange R Host Grange Ralph Ryan Alton Collins Alice Harrington Flora Hazel Carr Cumberland County Mary Pratt Bodwell Lena Coffin Dirigo Elfreda Perkins Dromore Minnie Batchelder Enterprise Clara Merriman Merriconeag Jacqueline Stilphen Merrymeeting William Knight Progressive Alice Larrabee Sagadahoc Dwight Wright Solid Rock Ronald Riendeau Ethel MacDonald West Bath Clyde Bailey Woolwich G. C. Mar Riner Edric Wheeler Mery Goudreau Teresa Freeman Dorothy Lewis Alberta Bailey Jacqueline Chubbuck Helen Reed Pomona Maine Alex Burgess Grangers Marriner Robe Joseph W. Larrabee

Dr Rayborn Zerby to Lead One of Three Groups at University of Life

Dr Rayborn L Zerby chair of philosophy and religion at Bates College will lead one of three University of Life groups starting at Winter Street Congregational church. He will discuss The Four Gospels with topics Mark Matthew Luke and John and touch on the Dead Sea Scrolls.

Rayborn L. Zerby Philosophy and Religion Bates College University of Life Winter Street Congregational Church Zerby Mark Matthew Luke John Dead Sea Divinity School University of Chicago University of Edinburgh Scotland Gary Ind Chicago Bath Central Congregational Church Craig H. Richards Louis A. Dole Church of the New Jerusalem

Birth of Grandchild Brings News to Mrs Goodwin

Mrs Ettie Goodwin of the Old Ladies Home 800 High Street received a telegram announcing the March 29 birth in Santa Anna California of a granddaughter to Sgt. and Mrs David Nichols. The couple’s daughter is with them, and they have another daughter Mrs Martin Texler visiting with Constance. Sgt. Nichols is currently stationed with the U S Marine Corps in Honolulu and will be joined there soon by Mrs Nichols and the new baby.

J.ettie Goodwin Old Ladies Home High Street Santa Anna Calif David Nichols Honolulu U. S. Marine Corps Sgt. Nichols Nichols David Nicholses Martin Texler Constance California

Dirigo Court Members Attend Maine Grand Court Session

Mrs. Frieda Bagdikian of Dirigo Court Order of Amaranth joined Friday and Saturday Grand Court of Maine sessions in Saco and took part in the undowing ceremony of the Grand Royal Matron.

Frieda Bagdikian Dirigo Court Order of Amaranth Grand Court of Maine Saco

Knight Family Attends John Paul Jones Commissioning

Mr and Mrs Bernard A Knight of 95 Lincoln Street will attend the commissioning of the U S destroyer John Paul Jones at Charlestown Navy Yard Thursday afternoon. Guests in Boston include their daughter and her husband Mr and Mrs G Sheldon Balloch. On return, they will be joined by Chief and Mrs Charles Cadenhead and son Brooks of Poughkeepsie New York and Chief Ivan Belcher of Washington state. both chiefs are stationed aboard the John Paul Jones.

Bernard A. Knight Lincoln Street U. S John Paul Jones Charlestown Navy Yard Boston Cadenhead Chief Belcher

Mrs Trott Hosts Wednesday Club Luncheon for Europe Trip

Mrs Milton C Trott entertained the Wednesday club with a luncheon honoring Mrs Douglas Dearborn who with Mr Dearborn plans an eight week Europe visit. Mr and Mrs Ray Parker Jr and son Jerry returned home on Meadow Way after visiting relatives in Cumberland Center over Easter weekend.

Milton C. Trott Douglas Dearborn Mr. Dearborn Europe Ray Parker, Jr Jerry Meadow Way Cumberland Center

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William Haggett Charles L. Haggett York Street Colby Robert Leah Page Grace Chapter Thomaston Ada Y. Greenblatt Bangor Morton Berman Eastport Patti Hayes John Hayes Allen Street Jane Ledyard Doris White Herbert White Saul Perlman Quincy, Mass Mrs. Perlman Louis Patlock Jean McKay Gorham State Teachers College Burleigh L. McKay Adams Court Archie Lehaye Augusta McKay Gertrude Stewart City Grand Temple Club Columbia Hotel Leonard Lord Benjamin Woodside Norman Howard Colonel Dummer Sewall D.A.R W. H. McGlinchy Harry Ring Ibra K. Lawrence Carl Albee Frederick Haggett Donald T. Page Roy Lawrence Solar Lodge Edmund R. Furber Richard Towle Kenneth Wood Polar Star Lodge United Lodge Judson H. Niles White Sulphur Springs New Jersey Mr. Niles Ralph H. Niles Niles Rena E. Legard Forrest C. Legard Maple Grove Avenue Harvey Clint Bennett Lathrop American Legion Nancy Lorraine Greenblatt Abraham Greenblatt Emma Coombs Corliss Street Earl Rowe Albert Humphrey Jackie Hart John Hart R. D. Gilchrest Wilfred W. Chaney Anastasia Michalos Barbara Poulos Springfield Richard Thomas South Portland David W. Bell Oliver W. Bell Boston University School of Theology Methodist Church Fall River Mrs. Elbridge Webber Academy Street Richard Webber Mrs. Webber Roslindale Glenn Carter U.S.S Thomas Brilliant East Brunswick Fulton Gilbert Young Hartford, Conn Robert Hale William Fraser Harry Barrett Chestnut Street Russell Cahill Mr. Cahill U. S. Coast Guards Lila Place Bertram Willis Bernard Knight Carrie Charlesworth Lisbon Center Gerard Billington Joseph Tf. Smith Ernest Bailey John Robbins Alfred McCabe Daniel Mattor Ferdinand Coombs Bath Youth Council Bath Iron Works Gordon McNeil Dr. Zerby Alex Robertson Winship Street
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