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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1957

Page

2

Bath residents named to nursing school director's list

Miss Elvira Pecei and Miss Judith Watts of Bath are named to the Cen tral Maine General Hospital School of Nursing Spring director's list for maintaining a B average or better. Both are Class of 1959 students. Henry McLellan of Portland visited Bath on Thursday. Laura Mitchell hosted three Maine Retired Teachers Association officers for lunch at 29 Washington street.

Elvira Peec Judith Watts Bath Central Maine General Hospital School of Nursing Alice Schindel CMGH Miss Pecei Miss Watts Laura Mitchell Washington Street Maine Retired Teachers Association Amy E. Phillips Waterville Clara L. Soule Frank E. True Portland

Local Visitors and Patient At Maine Medical Center

William Astin of Littleton New Hampshire visits with his daughter and son in law Mrs. and Mrs. Fred Hayward of Front Kenneth Humphries a surgical patient at Maine Medical Center Portland is employed at the Bath office of Metropolitan Life Insurance Co.

William Astin Littleton, N. H Mrs Fred Hayward Front Street Kenneth Humphries Green Street Maine Medical Center Portland Mr. Humphries Bath The Metropolitan Life Insurance Co

Mrs Arlene Crowley Hospitalized in Portland Maine

Mrs Arlene Crowley of Portland is a surgical patient at Maine Medical Center in Portland. She is formerly of Bath and a daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred Hersom of 8 Maple.

Arlene Crowley Portland Maine Medical Center Crowley Bath Fred Hersom Maple Street

Miss Camilla Costain Visited by Parents in Brockton

Miss Camilla Costain, an occupational therapist at the Veterans hospital in Brockton, Mass., spent the weekend with her parents Mr. and Mrs. George T. Costain of 47 Granite Street. Emma Crosby, formerly a local resident, is visiting in Middle Street and Arrowsic as a guest of Mrs. Madelyn Rowe and Mrs. Norma Drummond.

Camilla Costain Veterans’ Hospital Brockton, Mass George T. Costain Granite Street Emma Crosby New York City Madelyn Rowe Middle Street Norma Drummond Arrowsic

Norfolk Family Guests At Niece’s Home

Mr and Mrs John E Harvey and children John Edward Lee and Stewart Douglas of Norfolk Virginia were guests Thursday of their niece and her family Mr and Mrs Gerald McNeil of 5 Noble avenue.

John E. Harvey John Edward, Lee and Stewart Douglas Norfolk Gerald McNeil Noble Avenue

Weekend Visits and Anniversaries Highlight Local Notices

Mr and Mrs Herman Rem mers of Cambridge and Mr and Mrs Paul Bowser of Randolph visited Langbehn at Biren Point cottage for the weekend. Byron Richardson and wife celebrated 30th wedding anniversary with daughters Joe Wells and Wilbur Loveitt gifting an anniversary cake and luggage. Lt and Mrs Leonard Morey with children head to Montreal to visit H F Jones at a lakeside summer home. Marion Dain and Elnora Oliver return from a 10 day trip to New Brunswick visiting relatives.

Herman Remmers Cambridge Mass Paul Bowser Randolph, Mass Carl M. Langbehn Biren Point Byron L. Richardson Leonard Court Joe Wells Bath Wilbur Loveitt Arrowsic Marion F. Dain Washington Steret Elnora D. Oliver Union Street New Brunswick

McCanns Return From Visit With Richardson Family

Dr and Mrs S M McCann and children Donald Margaret and Esren came back to Swarthmore Pa after a three week stay with Mrs McCanns parents Mr and Mrs Byron L Richardson of 4 Leonard court They plan to return to Bath for another visit in August

S. M. McCann Donald Margaret Esren Swarthmore

Local families return from week at lakes and parks

Mr and Mrs Romeo E Brette with son Bruce of Middle Street and Mr and Mrs John Fossett with children John and Betsy Ann of Cumberland Center returned home after a week’s vacation at Damariscotta Lake. Mr Robert D Coombs and children Christine Buddy Eleanor and Bobby, of 463 High Street, returned from Bear Pond Park. Mr Coombs is on annual vacation from Bath Iron Works Corp.

Romeo. E. Brette Bruce Middle Street John Fossett John Betsy Ann Cumberland Center Damariscotta Lake Robert D. Coombs Christine Buddy Eleanor Bobby High Street Bear Pond Park Mr. Coombs Bath Iron Works Corp

Marine Sgt Waterhouse to Attend National Rifle Matches

Marine Sgt John W Waterhouse Jr son of Mrs Forrest Black of Lower High Street leaves July 13 with the 2nd Battalion 8th Regiment of the 2nd Marine Division for Camp Perry Ohio for the 1957 National Rifle and Pistol Matches. While at Camp Perry the battalion will tend and mark targets and keep official scores. They plan to visit Toledo Cleveland and Akron before returning to Camp Lejeune September 10.

John W. Waterhouse Forrest Blac Lower High Street 2Nd Marine Division Camp Perry Ohio Camp Lejeune Toledo Cleveland Akron

Mitchells arrive for summer at Bar Cahoon cottage

Mr and Mrs Vernon Mitchell of Quincy Mass arrive for a stay at the Bar Cahoon cottage at King's Point on the New Meadows river while Mr Mitchell is on his annual vacation from duties with the Texas. Mrs Clyde MacKinnon of 653 Middle street is a surgical patient at Bath Memorial hospital.

Vernon Mitchell Quincy Mass Bar Cahoon Cottage King’s Point New Meadows Mr. Mitchell The Texas Co Clyde MacKinnon Middle Street Bath Memorial Hospital

Orlando visitors journey to Arlington to visit daughter

Edward Woods of Orlando with his brother and wife Mr and Mrs Robert Metcalf of Campbell's Pond left Monday for Arlington Massachusetts to visit his daughter. Mrs Wellington A Moore of Weeks street returns home after 10 days with friends in Camden.

Edward Woods Orlando, Fla Robert Metcalf Campbell's Pond Arlington Mass Wellington A. Moore Weeks Street Camden

Edwards party arrives for month’s Woolwich visit

Mrs Laurence Edwards Jr and her daughter Charlene Sue arrived by plane from Rolla Missouri to spend a month with Mrs Edwards parents Mr and Mrs Albert Bailey in Woolwich.

Laurence Edwards, Jr Charlene Sue Rolla Missouri

William McKellar Takes Vacation From Local A. and P. Co

William McKellar of 26 Mechanic Street is on vacation this week from duties at the local A and P Co store.

William McKellar Mechanic Street

Local Residents Return From Shin Pond Fishing Trip

Mr and Mrs Manuel Bowers of Middle Street and Mr and Mrs Carlyle Taber of Kennebec have come back from a week long fishing trip at Shin Pond in Aroostook.

Manuel Bowers Middle Street Carlyle Taber Kennebec Shin Pond Aroostook

Mrs Louise Mosley Returns From Vacation

Mrs Louise Mosley resumes duties after a two week break from Fall’s and the Chic Shop. She spent her vacation at a camp on the New Meadows and visited several local spots of interest.

Louise Mosley Fall’s

Mrs Varney of Brain tree Visits City Siblings

Mrs. Frank Varney of Brain tree Massachusetts formerly of this city is passing several days here as guest of her brother and his wife Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. Mitchell of Wecks street.

Frank Varney Braintree Mass Robert C. Mitchell Wecks Street

Local Family Returns Home After Visit

Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Mac Donald and their daughters Barbara Lee Carolyn Jean and Doris returned Friday to their Lansdown Pennsylvania home after two weeks with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Aruth Haggett of Maxwell Street and his mother Mrs Bernice Burns of Washington Street.

Lawrence MacDonald Barbara Lee Carolyn Jean Doris Lansdown, Pa Arthur Haggett Maxwell Street Bernice Burns Washington Street

Bubar Family Visiting Pangburns in Connecticut

Mr and Mrs Harold F Bubar of Winneganee are guests of Mr and Mrs Edward Pangburn of Unionville Connecticut former Bath residents They will return home with their son Brian who has spent weeks on the Pangburn farm.

Harold F. Bubar Winneganee Edward Pangburn Unionville

Woolwich natives note naval training and local wedding

Otis L. Carver Jr. left for Bainbridge Maryland to begin U S Navy boat training. Mr and Mrs Alex St Pierre attended the Nancy Cord Lucien Emmons wedding at St John s Catholic church in Brunswick. Mrs St Pierre returned to work at Bills market in Woolwich while her husband enjoys vacation from Maine Central Railroad duties.

Otis L. Carver, Jr Otis L. Carver Woolwich Bainbridge, Md U.S. Navy Alex St. Pierre Nancy Cord Lucien Emmons St. John's Catholic Church Brunswick

Mrs. George D. Adams Returns From Mercy Hospital

Mrs. George D. Adams of 69 Russell Street has returned to her home from Mercy Hospital Portland where she was a surgical patient.

George D. Adams Russell Street Mercy Hospital Portland

Wassons vacation with Carlton family at Damariscotta Lake

Mr and Mrs Orville Wasson of Philadelphia arrived this month to spend the rest of the summer at Damariscotta Lake and visit their daughter and her husband Mr and Mrs George M Carlton Jr of Bath who are also at a cottage on the lake for the season.

Orville Wasson Philadelphia Damariscotta Lake George M. Carlton, Jr Bath

Mahoney Couple Vacation at Rosedale Cottage

Mr and Mrs Ernest Mahoney of Florida spend the summer at their Rosedale cottage in West Bath, savoring coastal views and quiet seaside days.

Ernest Mahoney Florida Rosedale West Bath

Soldiers Sail From Devens For Duty In New York Voyage

Pvt. John Trafton of Bath Pvt. Hayden Temple of Woolwich and Pvt. Myron Wyman of Small Point left Fort Devens Mass on Friday bound for New York City from which they will sail to serve with the U S Army 25th Signal Battalion construction Their training began at Fort Dix N J and included further instruction at Devens

John Trafton Bath Hayden Temple Woolwich Myron Wyman Small Point Fort Devens Mass New York City Saay U. S. Army 25Th Signal Battalion Fort Dix N. J

Owen Family Relocates After Two Week Visit

Capt and Mrs William W Owen and daughters Colleen and Sandra left for Loring Air Force Base Limestone after a two week visit with Mrs Owen's sister and husband Mr and Mrs Clinton Turner of 14 Deering.

William W. Owen Colleen Sandra Loring Air Force Base Limestone

Family Gathering Held at Mrs. Fdna Lewis Home

Mrs. Fdna Lewis of 53 Chestnut Street entertained over the July 21 weekend with a family gathering. Guests included her daughter Marie E. Hurd and four children Carol Sally Delores and Stephen, two granddaughters Barbara Burke and Jeanette Haycox, three great granddaughters Susan Pamy and Helen Haycox, all of Marion Ohio. Also present were her son and his family Wilfred Lewis and son Wilfred Jr, another daughter Beatrice Fowle granddaughter Betty Fowle and Rena Kingsbury of Bath.

Fdna Lewis Chestnut Street Marie E. Hurd Carol Sally Delores Stephen Barbara Burke Jeanette Haycox Susan Pamy Helen Haycox Marion Wilfred Lewis Wilfred, Jr Beatrice Fowle Betty Fowle Rena Kingsbury Bath

Bath Shipyard Ties Highlight Musk and Guerrero Guests

Mr and Mrs George H Musk of 1043 Washington street hosted a quiet evening at home. Mr and Mrs Donald Guerrero and daughters Janet and Irene from Philadelphia are spending three weeks at Small Point. Guerrero, born in Bath, previously lived at 2 Front street and is son of Allan F Guerrero, longtime employee at Bath Iron Works Kelley-Spear Co and other local shipyards.

George H Musk Washington Street Donald Guerrero Janet Irene Philadelphia Guerrero Bath Front Street State Allan F. Guerrero Bath Iron Works Kelley-Spear Co

Regional Guests Visit Bath and Nearby Towns

Baltimore residents Mr and Mrs Robert J Sherman and their son stay with Louis Sherman at 25 Richardson Street. Mrs Joan P Mosher of Topsfield Mass and Stowe Vt visits George M Carlton Jr at 6% Green Street. Eugene M Desmond and Kin E Kane family vacation at West Dennis Cape Cod July. Joe Roseberry of Lutherville Md vacationing at Merrymeeting Bay cottage. Mary Perkins of New Brunswick N J visiting Bath with Mrs John Parker at 40 Summer Street.

Robert J. Sherman and Son Baltimore, Md Mr. Sherman Louis Sherman Richardson Street Joan P. Mosher Topsfield Mass Stowe, Vt George M. Carlton, Jr Green Street Eugene M. Desmond Lincoln Street Hame Joe Roseberry Lutherville Md Merrymeeting Bay Mary Perkins New Brunswick N. J Phippsburg Bath John Parker Summer Street

Junior councilor William Luke home with parents

William Luke a junior councilor at a camp on Lake Cobbesecontee for the summer was at home Thursday with his parents Mr and Mrs Roger M Luke of 103 Middle Street.

William Luke Lake Cobbesecontee Roger M. Luke Middle Street

Local Hosts Welcome Visiting Families This Week

Teaneck New Jersey residents Mr and Mrs Ivan Crowse and family were Friday guests of Parkhurst host couple Mr and Mrs Eugene Hunter. Hanson Massachusetts visitor Mrs Alfred Pillsbury Jr and her parents at 1127 Washington Street. Pillsbury’s sons and granddaughter travel from Wavus Camp Damariscotta to join family. Barre Vermont couple Mr and Mrs Leo Cyr vacationing at Merrymeeting Bay with Paul Cyr and two children from Waterville staying as guests.

Ivan Crowse Teaneck, N. J Eugene Hunter Park Street Alfred Pillsbury, Jr Hanson, Mass Edward Sewall Washington Street Wavus Camp Damariscotta Leo Cyr Barre Merrymeeting Bay Paul Cyr Waterville

Bath Woman Returns Home After Visit in Massachusetts

Mrs. Jay K. Bowker of Bath returns from Woburn Massachusetts where she spent three weeks visiting friends before returning home on Thursday.

Jay K. Bowker Bath Woburn Mass

Birthday Luncheon Honors 86th Birthday in Brunswick

Mrs Bruce H M White hosted at the Harriet Beecher Stowe house in Brunswick a family luncheon on Friday for her father Rupert H Baxter marking his 86th birthday. Mr and Mrs Edward B Hamblett of 23 Pratt Street returned Monday after visits in Massachusetts and Connecticut with daughter and son in law the James Donahues of Framingham. They joined in Glastonbury Conn for the christening of Hamblett granddaughter Martha Ann daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert G Hamblett with 25 guests attending.

Bruce H. M. White Harriet Beecher Stowe House Brunswick Rupert H. Baxter Edward B. Hamblett Pratt Street Massachusetts Connecticut James Donahue Framingham Mass

Bath Iron Works supervisor on annual vacation at Birch Point

Duncan McInnes of the Bath Iron Works Corp. Outfitting Department is currently on his annual vacation at Birch Point.

Duncan McInnes Bath Iron Works Corp Birch Point

Mrs. Stilphen Visits Bath After Bath Weekend

Mrs. Alice Stilphen, now employed at Emerson hospital in Concord Massachusetts, spent the weekend in Bath with relatives and friends. Before moving to Concord she was secretary at the State Military and Naval Children's Home in Bath.

Alice Stilphen Emerson Hospital Concord Mass Bath Stilphen State Military and Naval Children’s Home

Misses Osgood Burke Sisters Visit Grandmother in Augusta

The Misses Sally and Nancy Osgood of Lexington Massachusetts and Susanne and Jane Ellen Burke of Augusta are visiting this week with their grandmother Mrs H T Stevens at 871 Middle Street.

Sally Nancy Osgood Burt S. Osgood Lexington Mass Suzanne Jane Ellen Burke R. P. Burke Augusta H. T. Stevens Middle Street

Mrs Calkins Returns to Boston After Bath Visit

Mrs Gertrude Calkins returns to Boston on Thursday after a week in Bath visiting Rev Dr and Mrs Oliver W Bell at 33 Union Street.

Gertrude Calkins Boston Bath Oliver W. Bell Union Street

Bath visit for Green family on return from Germany

Capt and Mrs Richard Green and their three children Suzanne Richard and Robert recently returned to the United States from Germany where Capt Green was stationed for three years with the U S Army. They are visiting in Bath with Mrs Green's parents Mr and Mrs Leon Farnham of 38 Snow Park. Capt Green is scheduled to report for a new assignment in Boston next week.

Richard Green Suzanne Richard Ind Robert United States Germany Green U. S. Army Bath Leon Farnham Snow Park Boston

Dorchester Family Guests Overnight in Court Street Stay

Mr and Mrs William Clark and children of Dorchester Missouri were overnight guests Tuesday at the home of Mr and Mrs Warren Jr Munsey of 94 Court Street.

William Clark Chldren Dorchester, Maz Mr. Warren Jr. Munsey 94 Court Street

Cushmans Return Home From Visit to Bath Family

Mr. Paul Cushman and his son Thomas returned to their Gorham home Sunday after spending a week with Mrs. Cushman’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. John M. Howe, of Upper Washington Street. Mr. Cushman joined them in Bath for the weekend and accompanied them home.

Paul Cushman Thomas Gorham

Portland visitors join Armstrong family for midweek

Mrs Marie Andrews and daughter Sharon visit Mrs Owen S Armstrong of 53 South street along with Mrs Alice Hudson of Portland. Lester H McNeil and wife return from a week with their daughter and her husband William Cavanaugh of Brooklyn. They are joined home by grandson William James Cavanaugh II who will spend the rest of the summer here.

Marie Andrews Sharon Alice Hudson Portland Owen S. Armstrong South Street Lester H. McNeil Middle Street William Cavanaugh Brooklyn William James Cavanaugh, II

Vacation visitors report from Kennebec region

Worcester family Donald Mackay and wife with children stay at Crawford Island cottage on the Kennebec river near Thorne's Head. Edward L. Kinder Jr and wife return from Cape Cod after a brief vacation. Ronald Purdy visits Connecticut to stay with aunt and uncle Michael Kulish. Sandra Maines visits with grandparents Harry and Mrs White in Westbrook.

Donald Mackay Worcester, Mass Crawford Island Kennebet River Thorne’s Head

Mrs Smith and guests visit Mrs Stebbins in town

Mrs Ronald Smith and her daughter and Mrs Edward Mitchell with two daughters visited Mrs Amy Stebbins on South Street, the host’s daughter of Mrs Stebbins reported.

Ronald Smith Edward Mitchell Pownall Smith Amy Stebbins South Street

Grainger Family Visiting in Lynn With Guests

John F. Grainger and his daughter Katharine J. Grainger of 119 Lincoln Street are visiting this week in Lynn Maine with Katharine’s mother Mrs. Lloyd Losier and Mr. Losier, accompanying the Graingers.

John F. Grainger Katharine J. Grainger Lincoln Street Lynn Mees Grainger Lloyd Losier Losier

Bath men to attend Army Reserve training at Camp Drum

Dr. Harry M. Wilson Roland H. Firnham and Daniel D. Holt of Bath will leave Aug 3 for Camp Drum New York for the annual two week Summer training of the Army Reserve Corps. Mr and Mrs James F Dunton and children of Northampton Mass have returned home after a two week vacation at Small Point Beach. During their Maine stay the Duntons visited Mrs Robert E Brewer and Mr Brewer and family of Denny road.

Harry M. Wilson Roland H. Firnham Daniel D. Holt Bath Camp Drum N. Y Army Reserve Corps James F. Dunton Northampton Mass Small Point Beach Maine Duntons Mr. Dunton Robert E. Brewer Mr. Brewer Denny Road

Weekend guest visit by Miss Norvine D Hitchey

Old Town resident Miss Norvine D Hitchey spent the weekend as a guest of Miss Janet Ledyard at her Lincoln street home in an informal social visit.

Norvine D. Hitchey Old Town Janet Ledyard Lincoln Street

Private Gilliam home on fur lough from Fort Dix

Pvt Robert Gilliam son of Mr and Mrs Oliver P Gilliam of West Point is home on fur lough from Fort Dix New Jersey. He stays with his wife at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs Ralph Thomas of Bath and will return to Fort Dix on August 2. Mrs James A Sharkey of 36 Meadowway is a medical pa.

Robert Gilliam Oliver P. Gilliam West Point Fort Dix N. J Ralph Thomas Bath James A. Sharkey Meadowway Bath Memorial Hospital

Mrs Bowen Torrey Hosts Children's Party

Mrs Bowen Torrey entertained a children's party on Wednesday last week. Guests included Gail Longley Katherine Longley Susan Longley Deborah Leach Betty Pratt Florence Wood Patricia Fitch Judy Farnham Judy Powell June Powell Michael Barsness and George Barsness. Assisting were Mrs E O Barsness Mrs Robert Powell and Mrs Walter Longley.

Bowen ‘Torrey Gail Katherine Susan Longley Deborah Leach Betty Pratt Florence Wood Patricia Fitch Judy Farnham Judy June Powell Michael George Barsness E. O. Barsness Robert Powell Walter Longley

Social Notes Highlight Local Visits and Relatives

Mrs Thomas Bird of Lincoln Street returned last week from New Brunswick Canada after visiting relatives. Mrs Nelson Carter nee Marylyn Fiatch formerly of Woolwich now residing in Holly Hill Florida was a guest of Mr and Mrs Ralph Reynolds of Woolwich upriding a few days at Pemquid.

Thomas Bird Lincoln Street New Brunswick Canada Nelson Carter Marilyn Fiatch Woolwich Holly Hill, Fla Ralph Reynolds Pemaquid

Mrs Elizabeth Lyons Visiting Yonkers Resident

Mrs Elizabeth Lyons of Yonkers New York is visiting at the home of her daughter Mrs Oliver P Gilliam in West Point.

Elizabeth Lyons Yonkers, N. Y Oliver P. Gilliam West Point

Cambridge trio hosts Mary Lou Melcher weekend guest

Miss Mary Lou Melcher of Cambridge Massachusetts was a weekend guest of Miss Joan Canacaris at her North Street home. The two were roommates while attending Kathryn Gibbs Secretarial School in Boston.

Mary Lou Melcher Cambridge Mass Joan Canacaris North Street Melcher Miss Canacaris Kathryn Gibbs Secretarial School Boston

Bagdikian Family Visit Tied to Boothbay Stork Shower

Mr and Mrs Paul G Bagdikian Jr of Hartford Conn are visiting his parents at 155 Oak Street while he enjoys a week off from Hotel Statler duties. A Boothbay Shower for Mrs Bagdikian Jr drew guests including Mrs Emma Ehlers of Bath and Mrs Charles Metcalf of Portland, who is vacationing at Montsweag Pay. The Rev Ruth E Dickey has left Woolwich Center Baptist Church in Woolwich to return to Dennisport MA.

Paul G. Bagdikian, Jr Hartford, Conn Paul G. Bagdikian 155 Oak Street Joseph Muise Boothbay Harbor Ruth E. Dickey Woolwich Center Baptist Church Denniszport Mass

Gouzoule Family Visits Winchester Residents

Mr and Mrs Thomas Gouzoule and children Deborah and Philip of Winchester Mass returned home after a few days with Mrs Charles Bartlett on Middle Street Deborah visited a week with Miss Susan Bartlett in town.

Thomas Gouzoule Deborah Philip Winchester Mass Charles Bartlett Middle Street Susan Bartlett

Bachers Return From Visiting Ledyards in Newark

Mr and Mrs Hugo H Bach er West Orange New Jersey returned home after visiting Mrs Beachers brother James CC Ledyard and Mrs Ledyard Lincoln Street.

Hugo H. Bacher West Orange N. J

Ouellette Family Visit Highlights Farmington Links

Mr and Mrs Paul Ouellette of Farmington visit Pauls parents Mr and Mrs Roland P Ouellette on Spring street. Paul teaches at Jay High school and coaches basketball and baseball. Mrs Ouellette teaches home economics at Wilton Academy.

Paul Ouellette Farmington Mr.Ouellette Roland P. Ouellette Spring Street Paul Jay High School Morse High School

Mrs Scott Hutchinson and Joy Ann Visit Portland Family

Mrs Hutchinson and her daughter Joy Ann of Portland are spending a few days with Mr and Mrs Arthur W King on Edgett Street.

Scott Hutchinson Joy Ann Portland Arthur W. King Edgett Street

Dr Bachulus Travels Europe Before Returning Home

Dr. John Bachulus, staying with the Pagdikians at 155 Oak Street, spends the summer in Europe visiting friends. He has already visited Italy and on Friday will leave Sweden for Norway and Denmark, with a plan to return to Bath in September.

John Bachulus 155 Oak Street Europe

Frye Couple Return From Flying Point Holiday

Mr and Mrs Alfred N Frye of Westchester Pa recently returned home after a month at the Gower cottage at Flying Point The Fryes are former Bath residents

Alfred N. Frye Westchester Gower Flying Point Fryes Bath

Chaplain and family visit King household for month

Chaplain Cmdr Richard W. Ricker and Mrs Ricker with children Karen Ella and Ricky arrived in Waukegan NL to spend a month with Mr and Mrs Arthur W. King.

Richard W. Ricker Karen Ella and Ricky Waukeegan Arthur W. King Edgett Street

Mrs Voorhees and daughter in Nova Scotia visit

Mrs. James W. Voorhees and her daughter Margaret of the old Brunswick road are spending a few weeks in Aberdeen, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, with Mrs. Voorhees' mother, Mrs. Angus Mattheson.

James W. Voorhees Margaret Old Brunswick Road Aberdeen Cape Breton Nova Scotia Voorhees Angus Mattheson

Wilmington Family Visits From North Carolina

Mrs Milo T Wedge and her son John from Wilmington N C recently stayed with Mrs Wedge s parents Mr and Mrs Ralph Reynolds of Woolwich They traveled with Pfe and Mrs John D Williams Jr of Georgetown Pfe Williams is with the U S Marine Corps at Camp Lejeune and they plan a 10 day visit with Pfe Williams parents Mr and Mrs John D Williams of Georgetown

Milo T. Wedge John Wilmington N. C Wedge Ralph Reynolds Woolwich North Carolina Pfe John D. Williams, Jr Georgetown Pfe Williams U.S. Marine Corps Camp Lejeune John D. Williams

Avery on Vacation From Highway and Sewer Dept

Arthur A. Avery, superintendent of the Highway and Sewer Department, is on vacation this week and next.

Arthur A. Avery Highway and Sewer Department

Arsenault Joins American Airlines at La Guardia Field

John Arsenault son of Mr and Mrs E J Arsenault of 438 Washington street departed Tuesday for New York City to join American Airlines at La Guardia Field He is a Morse High School graduate class of June He was accompanied by his aunt and uncle Mr and Mrs Joseph Lohan of New York City who have been visiting here with his sister and her husband Mr and Mrs E J Arsenault

John Arsenault E. J. Arsenault Washington Street New York City American Airlines LaGuardia Field John Morse High School New York Joseph Lohan That City

Mrs. Madelyn Wetherbee Returns From New York Dance Convention

Mrs. Madelyn A. Wetherbee of 22 Cobb Road returned home Saturday after attending a week long convention of the Dance Educators of America held at the Hotel Plaza in New York City.

Madelyn A. Wetherbee Cobb Road Dance Educators of America Hotel Plaza New York City

Gardenier Family Back From Bath Visit In Calais

Mr and Mrs George A Gardenier and daughter Susan return to Calais after visiting Bath where they stayed with Mr and Mrs Leon B Pennell Jr at 254 Center Street They formerly lived at 12 Dike Road in Bath Mrs Carl Cornish and Mrs Harry Cornish of Bath attended a sunrise breakfast hosted by Mrs Melvin Furbish at her Pleasant Point cottage.

George A. Gardenier Susan Calais Bath Leon B. Pennell, Jr Center Street Gardeniers Dike Road Carl Cornish Harry Cornish Melvin Furbish Pleasant Point

Mrs Dorothy Draper Ends Visit With Daughter in Town

Mrs Dorothy H Draper departed Tuesday for Los Angeles after spending two months with her daughter and family. She was seen off by relatives and friends at the local train station and received best wishes for her journey.

Dorothy H. Draper Los Angeles Calif Eugene Hunter Park Street

Morse brothers visit relatives before camp return

Lenny and Bruce Morse sons of Commander and Mrs Leonard Morse of Front Street attend camp at Branson Missouri On Friday they plan to visit relatives in Hannibal Missouri before returning home

Lenny and Bruce Morse Commander Leonard Morse Front Street Branson, C Hannibal, Mo

Phippsburg Community Events And Local Sports Update

Various town activities outline a busy Phippsburg week including bids for a new elementary school moved to August 16 at Town Hall. The Skeet team beat Freeport by one point. Community center invites teens to Town Hall at 8 20 PM. Unity Circle raised over 200 at Sebaseco fair with many volunteers. Miss Vicki Blaisdell and Nancy Senceal enter Miss Popham Colony contest with semifinals Friday at Bath Opera House. Personal notes list residents visiting, returning, and military moves.

Phippsburg Phippsburg Sportsman's Association Phippsburg Christian Service Committee John Rogers Phippburg Freeport John McCourt William Blaisdell Stanley Perkins Harold Seavey Phippsburg Unity Circle Sebaseco Norman Dubie Stanwood Gilman Ernest Oliver Ida Nordlund Thomas Totman Leo Hemel Martin Eaton Vicki Blaisdell Nancy Senceal Opera House Bath Popham Edward Synnott Miami Flaig Gertrude Blaisdel Mariam Davidson Heightstown N. J James L. Morse Pauline Wyman Allston Mass George Larrabee Jr Joe Bennett Washington D. C Western Air Defense Force Western Air Defense Force,” Mamillon— Air Force Base, Calif Col. Bennett Robert Whitehead Jr Brightwater Perley Leighton Bessie Cotton

Dresden Community Notes and Local Events

Sunday visitors included Mrs. Emma Corson and Mrs. Madeline Whalen of East Corinth. A chimney fire at Cecil Lilly’s in West Dresden forced a Fire Department call but caused no damage. Patricia James returned home from Gardiner General Hospital. Guests at the Sheldons’ included May Groves and daughters from Wiscasset, with Natick friends. Blueberry raking will begin in Dresden pastures. Mrs. L. B. Gahan visits in South Portland. Donna Preble and Arthur Ryder wed at the Methodist church. The couple will live in South Gardiner. Fire destroyed George Perkins’ barn in South Dresden with Dresden and Richmond fire departments aiding. Joyce Elaine born to Harold and Mrs. Austin. Harold promoted to staff sergeant at MacDill AFB. Samuel Trussell haying on Foster farm.

Augustus Good Emma Corson Madeline Whalen East Corinth Cecil Lilly West Dresden Patricia James Gardiner General Hospital Harriette Carolyn Sheldon May Groves Juanita and Helen Wiscasset Natick Mass Groves Framingham Hobson Federal Street Dresden L. B. Gahan Lawrence South Portland Harriette Sheldon Perley Osgood Everett Hallette Elliot Portland Donna Preble Arthur Ryder Methodist Church James B. Herrick Delores Dorr Linda Preble Sally McPhail Gerald Sirois Ryder Lester McPhail Dresden Mills Bridge Academy Gardiner High Wilson Ryder South Gardiner Sarah Cameron Melville Houdlette Alfred Houdlette Audrey Cora Gahan Harold Austin, Jr Joyce Elaine Harold MacConnell Richmond Alfred Houillette

Local social notices list visits and guests across Stoneham area

Parker Head Miss Gail Brundage of Stoneham Mass visits the Logans for a week. Marlene and Don Logan visit the Logans. Weekend visitors at Louise Hodgkins include Chester Wilson and son Wyatt. Robert Hodgkins and children visit their mother for a week. Wilma Hodgkins spent the weekend with Louise Hodgkins. Erickson College visitors Paul Hodgkins Arthur Erickson and Debra Jane. Walter Cushing home hosts include Mrs. Lester Beals and son Harold Roberts Florence Rollins Betty Cushing and Linda Doughty. Malden visitors William Darin and son Jackie visit Charles Blaisdell for two weeks. Jock Sweeney of Bedford spends vacation with Allston Oliver. Rollins guests include Beals Glenn Roberts and Harold Roberts. Rollins visits sister Eliza Bridges who is ill. Rollins attends church with Russell Turner. Brunswick visits by Betty Cushing Betty Doughty Ruth Darling. Beals son Glen and Rollins stay with John Perkins and Burgess at Popham cottage. Bassett and Bassett attend Dro dore Extension fair. Recent Bassett visitors include John Coughlin Susan Oliver Bert Hunt Bert Manson. Bassett and Sternberg drive to Bridgton to take Albert Epstein to Camp Kingswood for three weeks. Kiernan family visit Libbys. Libbys motor to Lewiston for Paul Lemont’s return from Germany.

Gail Brundage Stoneham Mass L. D. Logan Marlene Don Logan Logans Louise Hodgkins Chester Wilson Wyatt Robert Hodgkins Dorothy Frongille Wilma Hodgkins Erickson College Paul Hodgkins Arthur Erickson Debra Jane Walter Cushing Lester Beals Harold Roberts Florence Rollins Betty Cushing William Darin Jackie Malden Charles Blaisdell Jock Sweeney Bedford Allston Oliver Ion Glenn Rollins Eliza Bridges Harpswell Russell Turner Betty Doughty Linda Ruth Darling Brunswick Glen John Perkins John Burgess Popham Merrill Bassett Herbert Bassett Dromore Extension Bassett John Coughlin Susie Oliver Bert Hunt Bert Manson Winneganee Sam Sternberg Bridgton Albert Epstein Camp Kingswood John Kiernan Fred Libby Libbys Lewiston Helen Lemont West Bath Libby Paul Lemont Germany Owen Hennessy Cottage Edward Owen Stephen Deborah Jane Malvern William Owen Colleen Sandra Limeestone Maurice Owen Maureen Margaret Barbara Richard Carolyn Orr Jean Henry W. Owen Bath George Strath Janet Nancy Arthur Russell Melrose Village Improvement Association Roland McIntosh Gladys McIntosh Association Dwight Kinmouth Hackensack N. J Vera Mattson Newtonville Peter Isaacson Peter Phialas Chapel Hill N. C Marguerite McNulty Guy Crowley Ernest Oliver Fred Spinney Donald N. Small Maine Lorraine van Beukers Michigan Willard Bonner Buffalo N. Y Long Island Bonner Ellison Moody Thomaston Mrs. Moody Reddington Robbins Philip Wade Conecticut John McCarty Wade Frances Shaughnessy Helen Shaughnessy Frank Pfeiffer Minnie Neufschafer Fred Neufschafe Worcester Pfeiffr Neusschafer St. Petersburg Fla Washington, D. C John Wilbur John, Jr Columbus John Wibur Columbus, O I. W. Rainey Phippsburg Pauline Wyman Boston

Bay Point Village Corporation Holds Annual Meeting

The Bay Point Village Corporation met at the Casino with very small attendance. Officers elected for the year are Town Clerk Mrs. Thomas Hagan, Treasurer Mrs. George White, Overseers Kenneth Macliver Kenneth Crafts Carl Keissling Jr W C Davis and John Buckley, all re elected. The meeting adjourned at 8 p.m. The drought has dried berries plants and flowers and trees are wilting. Visitors include Mrs Dwight Furbish family and guest David Harrington. Miss Yvonne Furbish attended races in Gorham.

Bay Point Dwight Furbish David Harrington Waldoboro Yvonne Furbish Gorham S. A Eric W. Schutt Portland Coos Bay Marblehead Mass Nova Scotia Bermuda Robert J. Roy Robert, Jr Clifton James Balboa Canal Zone Madison Moore Cape Elizabeth Moore Roy M. Berry Carman Freeport L. I N. Y Frank Manion James Manion Beaufort Bath Eugene Footer Happy Landing

Birthday Party Sunday for Richard Sinibaldi at Foster's Point

Richard Sinibaldi was guest of honor at a birthday party held Sunday by his parents Mr. and Mrs. Ettore Sinibaldi at their summer home at Foster's Point. The event featured swimming boating and a weenie roast with guests including Robert Cressey Richard Cummings Norman Jewett Peter DeCourcy Donald Carr Dennis White Joseph Tardiff and the honoree's brother and sister Norman and Gail Sinibaldi.

Richard Sinibaldi Ettore Sinibaldi Foster’s Point Robert Cressey Richard Cummings Norman Jewett Peter DeCourcy Donald Carr Dennis White Joseph Tardiff Norman Gail Sinibaldi

Michigan rule lets fired worker refuse low pay for unemployment

Detroit report: The Michigan Employment Security Commission ruled that a fired person may refuse a job paying less than $1 per hour, below federal minimum, and still collect state unemployment benefits.

Detroit Michigan Employment Security Commission

Popham Colony Plans Highlight 350th Anniversary Events

Popham Beach Improvement Association and Popham Circle organize activities for the 350th anniversary of shipbuilding with a parade float named Mies Popham Colony, crafts exhibit, fair tables, a horse ring for kids, and the crowning of Miss Popham Colony on August 4 at Popham.

Popham Popham Colony America Popham Beach Rolan McIntosh Bath

Family reunion at Hennessy cottage draws many memories

The Owen family gathering at the Hennessy cottage last Tuesday featured many relatives from Malvern Pennsylvania Lime Stone Maine Bath Melrose and more. The event marked the first time the entire clan had reunited in years and stirred memories of summers spent at the beach.

Lt(jg) Charles W. Dorries Jr Promoted to Lieutenant (jg)

Lt(jg) Charles W. Dorries Jr of the office of Supervisor of Shipbuilding S N and Naval Inspector of Ordnance Bath has been promoted to lieutenant (junior grade) U S Naval Reserve. He reported to this office last March and is assigned duty as design officer. He is a Buffalo New York native and resides with his wife at 71 South street.

J.g Charles W. Dorries, Jr S. N Naval Inspector of Ordnance Bath U. S. Naval Reserve J.g.) Dorries Buffalo N. Y South Street

Barrows Party Visits Bath Then Heads for Bar Harbor

Mr and Mrs Charles Barrows of Huntington Park California visiting in Quincy Massachusetts with Mrs Barrows sister and her husband Dr and Mrs Harry Tucker were in Bath Monday calling on Mrs Leah Strout of Winneganee. On Tuesday the party left for a few days outing at Bar Harbor.

Charles Barrows Huntington Park Calif Quincy Mass

Sun cured tobacco market in Richmond Virginia

The only sun cured tobacco market in the world operates in Richmond Virginia, identified as a unique regional hub for sun dried leaf auctions and trading activity.

Richmond, Va

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