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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1948

Page

3

Society and Clubs Notes Add Brief Visits and Gatherings

Page long society notes recount various visitors and locals socializing at cottages, clubhouses, and homes. Betty Burgess visits Birch Point. Mrs. Hugh Harting and Diane of Philadelphia stay with relatives. Miss Reed plans to attend events in Washington DC. families from Sagadahoc and Groton host guests and host gatherings at Small Point and upper Washington Street.

Hugh Harting Little Diane Philadelphia Brenton Upper Washington Street

Club Luncheon Hosts 7T Tables At Sedgwick Hotel

Mrs Thomas S Gibbons entertained a club with luncheon at the Hotel Sedgwick Thursday. Antoinette Teeling arrived for a visit from Bath and several co relatives were away. Cushman Rob and family moved back to Portland Conn from a recent residence with a home on upper Washington street. Mr Robinson finished duties with Bell Mfg Co this week and plans in the Fall to send his son to college.

Thomas S. Gibbons Street Hotel Sedgwick Antoinette Teeling Street Court Bath

Bay Cottage Guests Attend Illness and Death Observance

Mrs. Josephine Bennett Jeannette and son meis Jr Loretta and Lorraine Arsenault Rumford with Clair Babine Bath were guests of George Renaud at his Bay cottage last weekend. Mrs Charles W Teagle West Medford Mass and sister Mrs Richard McKnight ten Mass visit. Herbert E Groves called by the illness and death of their mother Eunice Pert. They will be joined by aunt Mrs Avery B Olmstead of Bangor.

Josephine Bennett Jeannette Meis, Jr Loretta Lorraine Arsenault Rumford Clair Babine Bath George Renaud Bay Cottage Charles W. Teagle West Medford Mass Richard McKnight Ten Herbert E. Groves Valley Road Eunice Pert Avery B. Olmstead Bangor

Mrs Wyman and children sail with relatives to Sagadahoc Ferry

Mrs Margaret Wyman with daughters Janet and Stanley of East Weymouth Mass join her parent and Mrs Myers Reed for Sagadahoc Ferry voyage in a family outing observed in a coastal travel note.

Margaret Wyman Janet and Stanley East Weymouth Mass Surener Myers Reed Sagadahoc Ferry

Bath Iron Works Vice President Sails Two Weeks aboard Astral

John R. Newell, vice president of Bath Iron Works, departed Bath Saturday morning for a two week voyage aboard his sloop Astral. The trip will include a cruise by Cohasset tucket and a passage through the Cape Cod Canal.

John R. Newell Bath Iron Works Bath Astral Ise Biehead Cohasset Tucket Cape Cod Canal

Mrs Isadore Singer Recovering in Port Hospital

Mrs Isadore Singer of Linden Venena is a surgical patient at the Port Hospital. Many friends are glad to learn she is con satisfactory and recovering.

Isadore Singer Linden Venena Port

Charles Foster Returns to File Neck LTN

Charles Foster formerly Milpabbins has returned to file neck LTN, indicating a change in personal or professional record.

Charles Foster Milpbbins File Neck Ltn

Local outing party details mixed with names at Point

A fragmentary report lists guests and travelers including Mr and Mrs Arthur F Mayo and a party visiting Point. The text mentions August plans with friends and a two weeks outing ending with a stop in Free-Lom rt for a drink with Mr Luer and Mrs George Mac ae.

Creasty Brian Free- Lom Rt Mr. Luer George Mac Ae Ihe

Walker of Trenton Returns After Visit

Mr. and Mrs. Lester Walker of Trenton New Jersey returned Saturday after visiting the Red House on Lincoln Street. Mr. Walker worked at Bath Iron Works during World War II and is now with the DeLaval Steam Turbine Co in Trenton.

Lester Walker Trenton N. J Red House Lincoln Street Walker Bath Iron Works DeLaval Steam Turbine Co

Local Family Names in Bath and Washington Street Notices

James Rogers of New Jersey appears as a relative in a early 20th century notice. The document lists Mrs Mary Goss of Bath and the present residence of Mr and Mrs Rupert H Baxter on Washington street.

James Rogers New Ar IF Gibbons Ener Fa Rogers Mary Goss Bath Rupert H. Baxter Washington Street

Arrival in town noted for summer visit

A fragment notes Ton N arriving to spend the summer with Mrs Walter and the family on Drummond Street.

Walter Priiwry Drummond Street

Plummer Family Visits Noted in Five Islands Meet

Mrs. Jaker F. Plummer and her daughter Mrs. John Huskins of Five Islands were Friday guests of Mrs. Plummer’s son and daughter in law Mr. and Mrs. Leland Plummer of Dummer Street. They are former residents of Winship Street.

Jaker F. Plummer John Huskins Five Islands Plummer Leland Plummer Dummer Street Winship Street

Post Office Clerk Visited At Birch Point Cottage

William A. Cummings of Lemont Street, a local post office clerk, spent Friday as an overnight guest of Percy Low at his cottage Campello located at Birch Point.

William A. Cummings Lemont Street Percy Low Campello Birch Point

Mrs. ee A. Martin Returns From Boston Visit

Mrs. ee A. Martin of Beverly Massachusetts has returned home after spending two weeks visiting Mrs. Frederick Irish and her daughter Miss Amy Irish of Chestnut Street.

Ee A. Martin Beverly, Mass Frederick Irish Amy Irish Chestnut Street

Graham family visits Maine shores on first ocean trip

Mr and Mrs John Graham and daughter Dorothy of Binghamton New York return from a visit with cousins Mr and Mrs Walter James on Drummond Street. They toured Maine for the first time enjoying daily picnics at Pemaquid Point Boothbay Harbor Candy's Harbor and Ocean Point and marveled at the coastline and scenery.

John Graham Dorothy Binghamton N. Y Walter James Drummond Street Maine Pemaquid Point Boothbay Harbor Candy’s Harbor Ocean Point

Bangor man to visit Bath after aunt's death

Louis Cobb of Bangor will spend the weekend in Bath with his mother Mrs. Addie M. Vickery of Washington Street following the death of his aunt Mrs. Eunice Pert Groves.

Louis Cobb Bangor Bath Addie M. Vickery Washington Street Eunice Pert Groves

Hewitts Host Summer Sabine Contract Party

Mr and Mrs Charles E Hewitt of High Street entertained friends with a contract party at their Summer Sabine home Thursday evening. Attending were Mr and Mrs Sherman L Morse Mr and Mrs Arthur C Lemont and Mr and Mrs Frank Lemont.

Charles E. Hewitt High Street Sabine Sherman L. Morse Arthur C. Lemont Frank Lemont

Mrs. Eaney Cooke Visits Fresno Outlook Warm

Mrs Eaney Cooke of Russell Street travels to Fresno California with her son and family and notes exceptionally warm weather around 120 degrees at most times. She plans to visit Hollywood and Los Angeles before returning home.

Eaney Cooke Russell Street Fresno Calif Hollywood Los Angeles

Hart Family Guests At Sabino Summer Home

Mr and Mrs Raymond Hart and daughter Marilyn of Park Street were recent guests for the day of Mr and Mrs Sanford B Nickerson at their summer home at Sabino.

Raymond Hart Marilyn Park Street Sanford B. Nickerson Sabino

Bath Police Officer On Annual Vacation

Robert E. Wagner Jr age 74 of Bluff Road is taking his yearly break from police duties with the Bath Police Department.

Robert E. Wagner, Jr Bluff Road Bath Police Department

Young McNaughton Heads to YMCA Camp Outing

Master Stephen McNaughton son of Mr and Mrs Walter K McNaughton of Winship street travels to Lake Cobbessecontee in Winthrop for a two weeks outing at the YMCA camp.

Stephen McNaughton Walter K. McNaughton Winship Street Lake Cobbessecontee Winthrop

Mrs Frink To Return Home After Visit With Bowie Family

Mrs Samuel Frink formerly Ethel Bowie of Richmond Mass will return home next week after a several week visit with her parents Mr and Mrs Fred A Bowie of Drummond Street.

Samuel Frink Ethel Bowie Richmond Mass Fred A. Bowie Drummond Street

Surgical Patient Norma Hunnewell at Heret Friss Morse Hi

Norma Hunnewell daughter of Mr and Mrs Hunnewell of Woodhill is listed as a surgical patient at the Herel Feris Morse Hospital.

Norma Hunnewell Vinal Hunnewell Hunnewell Wodlh The Herel Feris Morse Hi

Bath Couple and Vernon Mitchell Family Notice

A fragmented notice from Bath mentions Mr and Mrs RC Mitre of Wee Street Bath with Vernon S Mitchell and wife from Newark NJ and Richard S Walerbore with rs Richard Quick. It references Stahl's Tavern and a weeklong stay at Washington Street Bath.

RC Mitre Wee Street Bath Vernon S. Mitchell Ezewark N. J Richard S. Walerbore Richa Quick Stree Bath Walt

Family Notes And Visitors Across States

The item records visits and homecomings as relatives travel between Bath Detroit Boothbay Harbor and Somerville. It highlights Mrs Summerton at 95 with sharp mind and fine handwriting, and mentions the Alexander and Dunton families connected to Philadelphia and Boothbay Harbor.

Mrs Jewell Hosts Thumb Club Meeting at Middle Street

Mrs. Robert Jewell of Middle street hosted a Thumb club gathering featuring knitting and crocheting activities. Refreshments were served during the event.

Robert Jewell Middle Street Thumb Club

Stewart Family Returns Home After Visit to Delaware

Mr Peter Stewart of Ventnor New Jersey and Mrs Francis Sheldon of Wilmington Delaware have returned to their son homes after visiting with Mr and Mrs Maynard at 61 Western Avenue.

Peter Stewart Ventnor N. J Francis Sheldon Wilmington Del Maynard Western Avenue

Miss Arline James Enrolls in Ridley Secretarial School

Miss Arline James of M H S 48 plans a summer break then travels to Binghamton New York in late September to enter Ridley Secretarial School.

Arline James M.H.S Binghamton N. Y Ridley Secretarial School

Memorial note for Arline Kittredge billings reference

Mrs. Billings will be remembered as Arline Kittredge of Bedford Street. The notice names agents of Mrs. Billings and references the Sra Miss Arline Kittredge in a remembrance context.

Summer residents visit Bath from West Point

Van Zandt and Madame Wheeler and houseguest Fred Madsen, summer residents at West Point, were visitors in Bath on Wednesday.

Local cab driver injured eye on Fourth of July

Samuel Lakin, a cab driver, suffered a serious eye injury when a firecracker exploded near his eye. He made his first downtown trip Wednesday since the accident and remains unable to see from that eye but hopes for full recovery. Mrs. Pearl Dunbar and her husband returned home on Middle street after a several week outing in their trailer at King's Point.

Samuel Lakin Mr. N Mrs. Pearl Dunbar Middle Street King’s Point

Florida Woman Hospitalized in Lewiston Observation

Mrs. Emma Copeland Wright of Florida and Woolwich a former Middle street resident is a patient under observation at the Central Maine General hospital in Lewiston. She would appreciate correspondence from her local friends.

Emma Copeland Wright Florida Woolwich Middle Street Central Maine General

Olive Guild Visits Marblehead Relative on West Side

Olive Guild daughter of Mr and Mrs Eastham Guild Jr of Washington street left last week for Marblehead Massachusetts to visit her grandmother Mrs Olive Boyd Guild.

Olive Guild Eastham Guild, Jr Washington Street Marblehead Mass Olive Boyd Guild

Rockford Couple Arrives for Sister-in-Law Funeral

Mr. and Mrs. Fred Brostron from Rockford Illinois visit Mrs. Dora L Howard in Middlestret following the death of Mr. Howard and his funeral.

Fred Brostron Rockford, Ill

Coombs Enjoy Two Weeks Outing at Sabine

Mr and Mrs John Coombs of Park Street take a two weeks holiday at Sabine during a Bath Trust vacation period.

John Coombs Park Street Sabine Bath Trust

Bath Visit Includes Clara Oliver Family Overnight

Mrs. Clara Oliver and her daughter Mrs. Stewart Day with Tamara and Cindy of Largo Florida are guests at Mr. and Mrs. Harry ae’s Bay Point cottage in Bath for an overnight visit.

Clara Oliver Stewart Day Tamara Cindy Largo, Fla Bath Harry Ae

Dana Hosts Day's Ferry Community Club Dinner

Mr and Mrs Eben Dana of Sagadahoc Ferry will host the Day's Ferry Community Club for a home evening on August 7.

Eben Dana Sagadahoc

Miss Gail Grindell Visits From New York for August

Miss Gail Grindell arrives from Long Island to stay with her aunt and uncle Mrs. Pearl Walkley and Mr. John Wakefield at 93 Bedford Street for August. Her mother will join for the last two weeks of the month.

Gail Grindell Pearl Walkley Long Island, N. Y John Wakefield Bedford Street Louis LeMay Phippsburg Yan Any Rat Taunt Ka Pondte

Freeman Young Fight Attended by Shoreline Spectators

Mr. and Mrs. Leavitt of Meadow Lambert Park attended the Freeman Young bout in Portland Thursday evening, joining local observers at the boxing event.

Sod Ae Leavitt Meadow Lambert Park Freeman-Young Fight Portland

Gardiner Residents Host Rear-Adm Bowker Visit

Mrs Mac Pinney of Gardiner and Mrs Patrice Peterson were recent guests of Mrs Oliver Bowker, sharing a social afternoon.

Mrs. Mac @pinney of Gardiner Patrice Peterson Oliver Bowker

Mrs Edna Neal Passes Away in Damariscotta

Mrs Edna Neal and her children Miss 1 of North Street are listed among locals noted for a death and funeral notice in Damariscotta.

Edna Neal North Street

Whitney to Stay in Achilles Role and Join Later

brief note indicates Whitney will remain in an unknown role and will join the main team at a later date. details about location timing or context are not provided in the readable text.

Ical Co Whitney Ach

Bath Woman Miss Kay Hagan Vacationing with Friends

Miss Kay Hagan formerly of Bath is vacationing at a Bath home with Jessie Eaton Geo and other friends enjoying a seaside break.

Kay Hagan Bath Jessie Eaton Geo

Photographer Walt Gallee Plans New Studio in Nearby City

Photographer Walt Gallee announces plans to open a studio in a nearby city soon to expand his portrait service. He expects to accept appointments in the near future and continues to operate his current studio.

Walt Gallee Ana Tof Parte

Morton Return Comes After Illness at 378 Middle Street

Philip H Morton of none Mass has returned to his after pending severe days with his brother Morton at this home 378 Middle street Sherwood Keith of the Booth ba oe was a Bath ay.

Philip H. Morton None

Veteran driver Everett Green improved at Memorial Hospital

Everett Green aged 32 is a patient at Memorial Hospital after a long career at the No 2 engine house. His condition is said to be greatly improved and he is now able to receive visitors.

Everett Green Dutimer ‘Street No. 2 Engine House Memorial Hospital

Dow Family Entertains at Doll Bath Event

Mr and Mrs Robin R Dow and son Richard of All and Mr and Mrs of Detroit Mich hosted a Dows Doll Bath gathering, inviting neighbors and friends to view the display and celebrate the occasion.

Robin R. Dow Richard All Detroit, Mich Dow's Doll Bath

Birth of Alton Dennis Stinson Jr in Memorial Hospital

Mrs Brenton reports from Bar Harbor that the town has cleared debris from last summer's fire and many small houses have been rebuilt. Mr and Mrs Alton D Stinson Day's Ferry announce the birth of a son Alton Dennis Stinson Jr born 20 at Memorial Hospital

Alton D. Stinson Day’s Ferry Alton Dennis Stinson, Jr Memorial Hospi

Wilsons Return From New York City Vacation

Mr and Mrs Frank Wilson of 1333 Washington Street return from a visit in New York City during Mr Wilsons Bath Iron Works vacation. Miss Alice Norris of the First National Bank enjoyed her vacation at Five Talent.

Frank Wilson Washington Street New York City Mr. Wilson Bath Iron, Works Alice Norris First National Bank

Mrs Levine Family Return From Visit to Brooklyn

Mrs Saul Levine and her companions Ashna Sydney and Esther Ruth returned to their home in Brooklyn New York after a two and a half week visit with Mrs Levine’s parents Mr and Mrs Solomon K Greenblatt at 233 Washington Street. Mrs Levine formerly Sophie Greenblatt was on the reporter ial staff for several years following her graduation from Morse High.

Saul Levine Agadeien Ashna Sydney Esther Ruth Brooklyn N. Y

Mrs Dearing Improves After Illness At Lewiston Home

Recent visitors to the home of Mrs. Frank W. Dearing at 24 Pratt Street included Mr. and Mrs. O. D. Rollins of Auburn and Mr. and Mrs. George Stilphen and son John of Portland. Mrs. Dearing, confined to bed for nearly three weeks, is now allowed to sit up briefly and receive visitors for short periods.

Frank W. Dearing Pratt Street O. D. ‘Rollins Auburn George Stilphen John Portland

Lobster Festival Held on Middle Street in Rockland

A report from Rockland notes Mr. and Mrs. James A. Broo Bee hosted a Lobster Festival on Middle Street ending at their home area, with neighbors and locals attending the seaside event.

Middle Street Rockland James A. Broobee

Mildred G Nichols Visits Kents Hill for Executive Meeting

From Kents Hill she travels to attend an executive tree meeting and stays as a guest of her cousin. Miss Mildred G Nichols and Mrs De Cutting Bea of Manchester New Hampshire are mentioned in the report with these travel notes.

Kents Hill Mildred G. Nichols de Cutting Bea Manchester, N. H

Mitchell Couple Spends Time With Friends at Ki Point Cottage

Mr and Mrs Vernon S Mitch ell of Newark New Jersey are spending their time with Mr Als penis brands R C Mitchell and Mr and Mrs Earl P Cahoon and family at their cottage on Ki Point on the New Meadows.

Vernon S. Mitch Newark, N. J R. C. Mitchell Earl P. Cahoon Ki Point Mew Meadows

Local notices honor neighbors and anniversaries

Community brief notes recall Mrs Belfa and Mrs Milton at a gathering with Mr and Mrs Leslie Orden. Friends and relatives welcome Emiliene Warren and Serge Wee on their twenty year wedding anniversary at a cottage.

Leslie Orden Nave Hat Sister and Beroandy Prt Piva Sa Cottage Ieee Beal Emiliene Yivin Warren Serge Wee Colette

Sutherlands and relatives noted in social notices

The clipping records engagements and family mentions. Robert Sutherland and James P. Sutherland are tied to Center Street. Kathryn Irene Staples becomes engaged to a son of Mrs. Staples. Memorial Hospital patient Hermah Coombs is mentioned alongside Navy enlistment.

Robert Sutherland Robert Sot James P. Sutherland Center Street Hermah Coombs Made Way Memorial Hospital

Local Names Connected in Unclear Rockland Notice

Fragmentary OCR reveals names Mr Earl Bicknell and Mrs Herbert Worrey with references to Rockland and a street address but details remain unreadable and context unclear.

Earl Bicknell Teites Rockland Herbert Worrey

Unknown text headline from fragmented OCR

Fragmentary sentence does not provide a discernible event or names to summarize into a coherent news card.

Crescent brides and guard families tied by event

Mrs Agnés Perry of Crescent joins Mrs Adele Woodward at a ceremony noting Richard To of the National Guard, son of Mr and Mrs J ce, as Camp Edwards hosts annual summer maneuvers.

Agnés Perry Crescent Adele Woodward Richard To The National Guard J. Ce Camp Edwards

Family News and Visits Highlight Local Notices

Readable fragments report several local residents traveling to visit relatives, a reunion surprise for Mr Katz, and social calls including Mrs Hussey and her niece Mrs J E Davis. The notes mention Mrs Horridge nee Gloria Leavitt and Miss Ethel D Barton visiting Boothbay with extended family.

Saturday Place Event Noted for Mr and Mrs Hick

A fragment notes a Saturday event involving Mr and Mrs Hick in a local place listing. Details are unclear but the reference points to a social or community gathering scheduled for a Saturday.

Local families on vacation at a seaside cottage

The fragment notes Mr. Caughton and Mr. Schupferling with their spouses visiting a cottage at the Cove for a week. It mentions Mrs Walter Me ton and a daughter Martha, with Mr Schupferling and other New Jersey residents staying overnight as part of the seaside retreat.

Walter Meton Martha of Street S Cove 3Aughton

Daughter Dies in City Hospital After Illness

A local family mourns after a daughter died following a prolonged illness at the city hospital. The incident prompted an investigation by hospital officials and a note of condolences from the community.

Personal notes from scattered conference and visit records

Miss Evelyn Wood is ill at the end of Skat Rake. Mrs Ruth Fardham II of Bath now of Warwick. Bath visitor Paul Doe an instructor at the Brunswick campus of the University of Maine was registered at Howl Gollingswood. Mr and Mrs True were registered there during the week long conference. Twenty two countries of the ne Scarpestreme were in Madison.

Evelyn Wood Tone Ruth Fardham II Bath Warwick Paul Doe Brunswick Uni- Conference Maine Howl Gollingswood

Day's Ferry Mothers to Hold Food Sale Aug 13

The Day's Ferry Mothers group will hold a food sale on August 13 at two Grelock in Bath. The event is being organized by Mrs Evangeling Gob and the committee announces the plan and location.

Two Grelock Bath Eee Gees Een Blaaes Evangeling

Will Entertain Dogs at Park Avenue Center

A local pet facility at How Wont With Towser Park Avenue announces plans to host a dog entertainment event. The program highlights dog socialization and interactive activities for area hounds and their owners.

Park Avenue

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