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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1953

Page

4

Local notes pulse with visits and travels across Bath area

Bath communities report social visits and medical updates as residents like Lotta Goodwin Mrs. Laura Harrington and Miss Mabel Reed travel, relatives gather in hotels, and neighbors attend surgeries in Memorial hospital. The column notes cruises to Florida stations and family planning, with several Bath streets hosting guests and residents returning home after winter visits.

Lotta E. Goodwin Ita

Mysterious Scribbles Prompt Quiet Debate in City

Fragmentary text from an old issue hints at a civic discussion about street naming and a possible book listing in Ardenne. The readable lines reference a Rep and a see bee, suggesting minor political commentary amid unclear context.

Miss Judy Stover Hosts Indoor Weenie Roast At Central Grammar

Miss Judy Stover daughter of Mrs Mary Stover of 14 Fremont Street entertained classmates at Central Grammar for an indoor weenie roast Saturday night between six and seven o clock. Guests included Carol Henderson Eli Pyxhem I vid Newco Dillon Peter Crooker and Sackie Donald. Soft drinks and cookies were served at the Opera House.

Judy Stover Mary Stover Fremont Street Central Grammar Opera House Carol Henerson Eli Pyxhem Ivid Newco Dillon Peter Crooker Sackie’ Donald

Second Lieut Walter E Oliver completes associate course

Second Lieutenant Walter E Oliver completed a 10 week associate company officer course at Fort ee Ga designed to ground him in infantry fundamentals and company command. Oliver has 12 years service and is based at Indiantown Gap Pa. He served in World War II and in Korea with the Air Force. he is the son of Mrs Y E Oliver of Snow Park.

Walter E. Oliver Fort Ee Ga Oliver Indiantown Gap Military Reservation Soren Air Force Intancity Korea Y. E. ‘Oliver Snow Park

Local servicemen updates from 55 Denny Road and nearby towns

Mr and Mrs Reginald Barter of 55 Denny Road announce their son Steone Barter US Army will be stationed at West Point as an assistant engineering instructor after home time. S/Sgt Emerson Webster arrives from Moody AFB for leave to his mother Mrs Ethel Webster. William C Moore 21 of 34 Rose Street promoted to corporal with honors, attached to Fort Devens and married to Alice Deehan.

Gordon D. Cowan U. S. Army Carters and ‘Service Co Heberg Ger Sgt. Cowan Harold E. Brown Bedford Street Germany Reginald Barter Denny Road Steone Barter U.S. A Five States Neer United States West Point Military Academy Emerson Webster Moody Air Force Base Valdosta Ethel Webster Center Street Webster Portland Korea Georgia William C. Moore Rose Street Fenton I. Moore Cherry Street 1170Th Area Service Unit Fort Devens Mass Morse High School Moore Alice Deehan Bath

Sailors Tour Caribbean Aboard USS Porter During Springboard Mission

Joseph C Hecht a third class petty officer aboard the USS Porter sails in the Caribbean visiting San Juan Puerto Rico and St Thomas while the destroyer participates in Operation Springboard training in air defense and submarine warfare. The ship returns to Newport RI in early April. Paul A Quinterio 17 enlists in the U S Air Force as an apprentice airman sworn in April 13 and to report to Sampson AFB New York Morse High School HS member of BSA and Hi Y clubs.

Richard N. Thomas, Jr Richard N. Thomas South Street U. S. Air Force Portland Sampson Air Force Base Geneva N. Y Thomas Madison High School BIW Caribbean San Juan Puerto Rico Virgin Islands Joseph C. Hecht Iist U. S. Navy Joseph Hecht Washington Street USSS Porter Newport R. L Paul A. Quinterio Lucy Quinterio Western Avenue Quinterio Morse High School

Navy man Arthur Johansen returns to Norfolk on leave

Arthur Johansen of the U S Navy arrived back at Norfolk Virginia Sunday aboard a ship docked at the amphidrome during a nine day leave after a cruise to Cubs.

Arthur Johansen U. S. Navy Norfolk Thonsen Cubs

Local Soldier Honored in Casualty Report

A fragmentary notice lists Adder Simon M/Sgt Elsemore aboard Buckner and identifies a son of Mrs Charles F Johansen of 69 Western Avenue as connected to the story.

Charles F. Johansen Western Avenue Adder Simon Elsemore Aboa Buckner

Six Bath teachers resign and leaves granted

Bath Board of Education announced resignations of six teachers and granted one year leave to Maurice H Clark principal of North Grammar. Resignations include Carolyn Howard Priscilla Harriman Garth Somers Jeennie Belisle Maurice Clark Phyllis Flavin. New hires and current graduates prepare to fill vacancies for next year.

Bath Board of Education Carolyn Howard Huse School Priscilla Harriman Mitchell Garth Somers Weeks Street Somers Jeennie Belisle Belisle University of Colorado Clara Hutchins Iswick Farmington State Teachers’ College Sara Marstella Lisbon Falls Farmington James Collins Weeks Barbara O’eon Hallowell Betty. Eaton York Village Edward Litt School Auburn Ruth Lary Monson

Miss Sharon Milliken Bride of Richard A. Smith

Miss Sharon Ann Milliken daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert A Milliken of 602 Washington Niles is an Bingham.

Sharon Ann Milliken Robert A. Milliken Washington Niles An Bingham

Miss Gloria Witham Visits Rockland Home During Vacation

Miss Gloria Witham, daughter of Mr and Mrs Peafree, is spending vacation with her parents at their Rockland residence.

R. Clinton McFadden Bessie Mary Brown Washington, D Arles Grant Cowan Harold E. Brown Bedford Street U. S. Navy Grant Ft the Wis Casset High School Gloria Witham Fin Rockland

Julien Sirois joins 37th Infantry Division at Camp Polk

Pvt. Julien R. Sirois of 247 Water Street, son of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Sirois, has joined the U S Army and arrived at Camp Polk Louisiana with the 37th Infantry Division. Maj Gen Leo M Kreber confirms basic training and notes the Buckeye Division's long combat history from Meuse Argonne to Korea.

Julien R. Sirois Eugene Sirois Waterstreet Julien U. S. Army Leo M. Kreber USA Camp Polk 37Th Infantry Division France Meuse-Argonne St. Mihiel Lys Escaret Flanders Belgium Ohio Nazi Guard Ohio Camp Shelby Ppi Cifie Fiji Islands Guadalcanal Georgia Solomons Philippines Pacific 37Th Buckeye Camp Atterbury Indiana Korea

Georgetown man pleads guilty in assault case

Lermond L. Davis admitted assault and battery in Municipal Court. Judge Gardiner R. Deering sentenced him to six months in jail with the sentence suspended and placed on ten months probation. Complainant was Barbara C. Davis. A separate case Nathan Price pleaded not guilty to non support. the case was dismissed by agreement after Price was found innocent.

Georgetown Wednee Lermond L. Davis Gardiner R. Deering Davis Barbara C. Davis Nathan Price Heath Lane Ana Maxine Price Price John P. Carey Charles T. Small

Mrs Cary Leaves for Delaware Visit

Mrs. George F. Cary travels with her four children to Wilmington Delaware to visit Mr and Mrs Charles Carey. She also plans to visit Washington and Virginia in the coming days.

George F. Cary Wilmington Del Mr. Cary Charles Carey Washington, D. C Virnia

Community Good Citizenship Emphasized By Speaker

A speech urges citizens to engage in government duties and planning for future needs. It criticizes non voters and candidates, highlights committees for town affairs, and stresses long term planning for infrastructure, taxes, schools, and resources. Applause shows audience agreement.

Mana Shulman Boy’ Scouts Red Cross

Barbara F Burton Hosts Evening Nuptial Shower

Mrs. Donald Burton hosted a semiere nuptial shower for Miss Parks on May 8 in Barbara Street home. Guests included Mrs. Edith Parks of Center eréet, Mrs. Frances York, Mrs. Dana York, Mrs. Jude Hyde, Percy Hyde, Mrs. George M. ... and others from Lathy and Neweas- Sumner Shorey.

Daniel Hatch Cambridge, Mass Barbara Neer Robert B. Hatch Hatch Green Street Donald Burton Green’ Street A Parks Will Edith Parks Frances Dana York

Birthday Party for Linda Tuesday at Galen Ward

Miss Linda was celebrated with a birthday party hosted by her parents Mr and Mrs Poe Wolfe at Galen Ward. Gifts and well wishes followed the event with neighbors attending.

Linda Bet Y Mrs Poe Wolfe Galen Ward

Dike School Sports Night Highlights Student Cheer and Awards

Jen Farrer and a large student cheering squad led the 6th grade in a Stars and Stripes event. John Collins, Donald Ley, Eddie Plante, and Danny Kaler performed in dances and games while Duncan Farrell urged focus on both basketball and studies. Coach Raymond Parks awarded letters and certificates to Alfred Proctor, Richard Davis, Edward Avery, and others.

Jen’ Farrer Stars and Stripes Liso John Collins Donald Ley Eddie Plante le Avery Danny Kaler June Green John Collins Duncan Farrell Morse Mr. Farrell Raymond Parks Alfred Proctor Richard Davis Edward Avery Peter Cooper Stevie Burnham Wil Sprague Josepobinson Wid

Cosmopolitan Garden Club Meeting Details

The Cosmopolitan Garden Club met Monday afternoon with Mrs. MacDonald presiding in the president's absence. Members approved a shrub installation for the mort al hospital and noted regional open clubs will be in Rockla on April 28. A program featured poems and music by Mrs. MacDonald and Mrs. Evelyn Young, with readings by Mar Foote and others. Next gathering set for April 27 with guests from Connecticut and New York families attending local.

Cosmopolitan Garden Club MacDonald Fin Carvilleuglas The Mortal Hospital Wtedly Rockla Meey Bath Nak Mabel He Harris Evelyn Young Mar- Foote Gottermece Anktons Aeia Bernard

Visit Sobiace Hana Reportedly Aide Capers Billington

A fragment notes Capers Billington of 40 Essex Angor making a visit with mention of an associate Hana. The text is incomplete but records a social or family visit event in a local ledger.

Billington Hana

Also Mentioned on This Page

George Brownrigg 7 Who Pena Ernest Heal Georgetown Center Bath Tee Arrow Rein Reed Park Ruth Watson Markel Worcester Worces Hospital Betty Anderson Daught Notel Sheraton United Tes Canada Miss Intel David Ruthergift S. Carl Rosenwald Cam- Mass Arrowsic Mr. Ae Harold Fish Washington Ae Prisonee Paul U.S. II Lieut Elnderen Cap Herbert Lermond Wiswas Walter Morse Winnegance Ada Milliken Thimble Club Oek Street Leila Roswald Edward C. Johnson 45 Street Btar Waterville Dunton Edward Robinhood Dearer Colard Sagadahoc Edith Campbell Arrowa Ar Parris Pollard Ter Ethel W. Potter Ee Ae Court Biddeford Mellen Potter Octave L. Dauphin West Bath Memorial Hospital John Rines New York City Los Angeles Calif Lewis Miter Ralph D. Warren Ana MacKinnon James Ellis Miami, Fla William Owen Fort Bliss Texas Mildred Leavitt Root Boothbay Harbor Charles Powers Sagadahoc Ferry St. Cloud Fla Woolwich Powers Donald G. Egan Newberg A Ees la Mega Sao Stuart B. Kocha Tak New York Avb Rs. J E. Kocha Liberty Street Lewis E. Prentiss Raymond Anna Sirois Buren Paul M Norman Palmer St. Cloud, Fla Arthur Sewall Stone House Farm Fort Lauderdale Lewis H. Hyde Winchester Mabel Reed Clifford Harrington North Street George Alexander, Jr George Alexander Middle Street George Lillian F. Fisher James A. Clappison Mary Clappison Curtis Plant Claudia Carville Douglas St. Petersburg Patsy Lynn Chattley Lawrence Chattley High Street Patsy Mitchell School Carrie Carlisle Wiscasset Mae Hagan Frederick D. Hill 1006 High Carol Anne Pril 9 M * Ceveene Sea of Werth N. J William Brown William Brown, Jr Ando Rachel Farnham Elsinore Avenue Memorial Hospital For Surgery Comdr Edward P. Neill Washington, Co Neill Mrs. Neill Rupert H. Baxter Thelma Stover Fresnoes Street Harry Card Franklin Crouch Calence Harriet Beecher Stowe Brunswick Grenada James P. Ledard Jane Mr. Yard Marion Ledyard Lincoln Street East Orange N. J Hugh Baecker Ruth Ledyard John W. Brooks, Jr John W. Brooks Huse Street Ella Bates Boston Shakespeare Colonial Theater Yale University Ardenne Cae Raymond U.S. Air Force Ray A. Greene Academy Street Greenland Bechard Marsarsuak Air Base Maine Tabrarian Margaret Foote Patten Free Negrong Sadie Harnden Cosmopolitan Club Foote Jane Lemont Eunice Ledyard Gertrude Trott Mabel Mareen Florence Sidelinger Izzie McBean Emma Southard Emma Rice Julia Worrey Katie Clark Eva Wright Florence Thompson Phyllis Katula Ceteoas Stor Barbara Dana Hagerthy Ene Hanes Cosmo Garden Club James Russell 'Grant Hudene East Hatt , Conn Daugh Kenneth Thayer Union Street Court
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