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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1954

Page

6

Bath Social News Highlights Two Families Move In

Mr and Mrs J Ronald Larrabee and daughters Beverly and Nancy have arrived in Bath from Norfolk Virginia. He is recently discharged from nearly four years in the U S Navy. They previously spent over two years in Trinidad. They plan to visit Bath figures John Larrabee and Merton Wright. Arthur Sweeney is vacationing with relatives in Hampstead New Hampshire. Social Eight club gathered at Court street with Mrs Viola Melzard for an evening of handwork and sociability. Eva Pratt of Malden Massachusetts, formerly of Bath, has returned for July and resided with Mrs Edward B Smith on Middle street, visiting relatives and friends before returning home.

J. Ronald Larrabee Beverly Nancy Bath Norfolk Lar U. S. Navy Larrabee Trinidad Port Au Spain Eva Pratt Malden Mass Edward B. Smith Middle Street Arthur L. Pratt North Street Arthur Pepper Miss Pratt Bath Water District Lombard Street Massachussetts

Family Notes From Coast and Harbor Regions

Sally Drake visits grandmother in Washington street while her parents and siblings sail the Maine coast aboard the Golden Hind with limited port calls Boothbay Harbor and Portland. Emma Rollins guests of Maibel Paquet in Rusell street. Beverly Murr and Thomas Warren Gillette wed in Bremerton Washington with Gillette a Morse High and Webb Institute top student.

Sally Drake Frederick E. Drake Washington Street William P. Drake Jim Molly Ann Golden Hind Maine Boothbay Harbor Portland Emma Rollins Melrose, Mass Maibel Paquet Russell Street

Vacation plans and relatives noted in Bath notices

Miss Madelyn Kronstrand of Court street will be on vacation this week from the superintendent of schools office. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Aiken head and daughter Bette of Green street left Saturday morning for a five weeks trip to California to visit friends and relatives. Mr. Aikenhead, employed in Bath Iron Works machine shop, is on extended vacation. The family has stayed at their Sabine cottage since June. Mrs. Daniel Ward of Malden Mass is visiting for a few weeks with Mr. and Mrs. Floyd M. Elwell of 21 Corliss street. Mrs. Ward is the former Helen Thing of Bath.

Madelyn Kronstrand Court Street Superintendent of Schools Thomas Aikenhead Bette Green Street California Aikerhead Bath Iron Works Sabine Daniel Ward Malden, Mass Floyd M. Elwell Corliss Street Ward Helen Thing Bath

Local Return Visits Touch Several Families

Mrs James Barrett and son Jim travel from Winthro to Fremont Street to visit her mother Mrs Addison Jones for a week. Miss Karen Harmon returns home on Harvard Street after six weeks with her sister Mrs Annette Densmore in New London Conn. Little Cindy Densmore accompanies Miss Harmon for a few weeks with her grandmother while mother and newborn Ronald Franklin stay at the Navy Base hospital in New London. Mr Malcolm Farrell and son William of Malden Mass spend the weekend with Mr and Mrs Robert Mouse at 934 Middle Street.

James Barrett Jim Winthro Addison Jones Fremont Street Karen Harmon Harvard Street Annette Densmore New London Conn Cindy Densmore Miss Harmon Ronald Franklin Navy Base Hospital Malcolm Farrell William of Malden, Mass Robert Mouse Middle Street

Cobb Baby Born At Memorial Hospital

Mr and Mrs James M Cobb announce the birth of a daughter Saturday morning at Memorial hospital. She weighed eight pounds. Mrs Cobb is the former Marilyn Elwell daughter of Mr and Mrs Floyd M Elwell of 21 Corliss Street.

James M. Cobb Academy Street Memorial Hospital Cobb Marilyn Elwell Floyd M. Elwell Corliss Street

Thomaston Family Returns Home From July Stay

Dr and Mrs Laurence Shesler and children Peggy Carl and Katie spent July at the Vachon cottage at Popham Beach and returned Friday. They visited Mrs Shesler’s mother Mrs Carleton Rice on Bedford street. Mr and Mrs Fred Quimby of 10 Quimby street are both ill at home with Mrs Quimby recently becoming ill and Mr Quimby sick a week ago.

Laurence Shesler Peggy Carl Katie Thomaston Vachon Popham Beach Mrs Shesler Carleton Rice Bedford Street Fred Quimby Quimby Street Mrs. Quimby Mr. Quimby

Cogswell Couple Dies Visiting Reynolds Family

Mr and Mrs Maynard Cogswell of New Bedford Mass died Saturday night while guests of Mrs Cogswell s sister and her husband Mr and Mrs Frank Reynolds of Center Street The Cogswells held a cottage at Five Islands and planned to vacation there in August

Maynard Cogswell New Bedford Mass

Mrs Estelle Comeau Convalesces After Surgery

Mrs Estelle Comeau of 11 Spring Street is a Memorial hospital patient recovering well a week after surgery. Her friends are pleased by her steady improvement.

Estelle Comeau 11 Spring Street Memorial Hospital

Oak Street Patient Carl C. Anderson at Memorial Hospital

Carl C. Anderson of Oak Street is a patient under observation at Memorial Hospital. He is employed at Halta.

Carl C. Anderson Oak Street Memorial Hosital Hal‘a

Maurice Glidden Vacation From Bath Iron Works

Maurice E. Glidden of 22 Farrin Street is on his vacation from Bath Iron Works.

Maurice E. Glidden Farrin Street Bath Iron Works

Philadelphia Family Visits Woolwich and Brigham's Cove

Mrs. Jean DiArenzo and her children Jean Louise Dicky and Joseph from Philadelphia visit Leonard and Mary Dube in Woolwich. Bruce Billings visits Dean Bertrand at the Brigham's Cove summer home of Francis and Mrs Bertrand. DiArenzo formerly lived on Oliver Street.

Jean DiArenzo Jean Louise Dicky Joseph Philadelphia Leonard Dube Woolwich

Hyde Windlass Co Employee Takes Vacation

Edward Butterfield of the office force at Hyde Windlass Co. is taking his vacation.

Edward Butterfield The Hyde Windlass Co

East Hartford Family Vacation Visited Bath Area

Mr and Mrs Richard Thomas and daughter Linda of East Hartford Conn are spending two weeks in Bath with Mrs Thom as parents Mr and Mrs John O Witham of Highland street and with his mother Mrs Sadie Thomas of Dummer street They will also visit other relatives and friends Mr Thomas employed with Pratt Whitney is on vacation Mr and Mrs Ray Amarell of Caldwell N J will visit next weekend as guests of Mr and Mrs Benjamin Haggett of 351 Front street

Richard Thomas Linda East Hartford Ray Amarell Caldwell, N. J Benjamin Haggett 351 Front Street

Haggetts visit Haggetts family and vacation at Prince's Point

Mr and Mrs Benjamin Haggett Jr and children Deborah Donna and Dora of West Orange New Jersey visit Mr and Mrs Benjamin Haggett at 351 Front Street and vacation at their Prince's Point cottage.

Benjamin Haggett, Jr Deborah Donna Dora West Orange, N. J Mr. Haggett Benjamin Haggett 351 Front Street Prince's Point Cottage

Mrs Parkhurst Visits Family Amid Illness in Bath

Mrs Frederick Parkhurst of Somerville Massachusetts stays with her sister and brother in law Mr and Mrs George Taylor on Spring Street due to her mother Estelle Comeau’s illness in Bath. Sgt Kenneth Morse, son of Mr and Mrs Richard Morse of Winnegance, leaves for Aberdeen Proving Grounds Maryland with Army service ending in November.

Frederick Parkhurst Somerville Mass George Taylor Spring Street Bath Estelle Comeau Kenneth Morse Richard C. Morse Winnegance Aberdeen Proving Grounds Maryland Army

Dartmouth Dean's List Names Class Member John Parker Jr

Dartmouth College dean Joseph L. McDonald lists students for the just completed academic year. John Parker Jr of 40 Summer Street appears among those named, as a member of this year's graduating class.

Dartmouth College Joseph L. McDonald John Parker, Jr 40 Summer Street John Parker Parker

Leavitt Family Seeks Sabine Cottage Stay Through Labor Day

Mr and Mrs Howard Leavitt and son Rodney of Liberty Street will reside in the cottage of Mr Leavitts sister and husband at Sabine until after Labor Day Leavitt works in the composing room of the Times and plans the move.

Howard Leavitt Rodney Liberty Street

Hartnett Family Vacation Update From Lynn Residents

Miss Alice Hartnett and her mother Mrs Fred Hartnett of Lynn Mass former Bath residents are enjoying their Sun vacation with Mrs Hartnett's son and wife Postmaster and Mrs Edward W Hartnett and Mrs Hartnett's sister and husband Mr and Mrs Joseph McCole. Mr and Mrs Eugene Libby and daughter Jean Ann have moved from Fitts street to Lambert Park and now reside on Denny road.

Alice Hartnett Fred Hartnett Lynn Mass Bath Eugene Libby Jean Ann Fitts Street Lambert Park Denny Road

Stratford Couple Hosts Guests From New Jersey

Mr and Mrs Conrad Olsen of Stratford Connecticut and their daughter and family from New Jersey were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs John Howe on upper Washington Street. The Olsens are at their summer home in Candy's Harbor.

Conrad Olsen Stratford, Conn Edward Cahill Patrick Michael Binky New Jersey John Howe Upper Washington Street Olsen Candy's Harbor Cees Aashington Street

Bangor Man Returns After Visit with Relatives in York and Boston

Peter Bushey of Bangor a former Balth resident returns after a visit with his brother in law Henry McAvoy of York street and Mr and Mrs William Hill of York street His daughter Barbara Bushey now Mrs John Alwyn and son John and daughter Elizabeth of Boston have come back after ten days with Mr and Mrs Maurice Owen of Robinson lane

Peter Bushey Bangor Balth Henry McAvoy York Street William Hill Bushey John Alwyn Barbara Bushey John Elizabeth Boston Maurice Owen Robinson Lane

Bath native Worrey now a supervisor with Woolworth company

Mr and Mrs Roger Worrey and daughter Lois of Needham Massachusetts visited Worrey's mother Mrs Herbert Worrey in Maine. Worrey began with Woolworth after graduating Morse High School Bath in 1921 and now has an office with two secretaries. His career took him from Bath to Augusta Dover Taunton Newburyport and other cities as he rose to supervisor before his latest promotion.

Roger Worrey Lois Needham Mass Bath Maine Worrey Herbert Worrey Academy Street Woolworth Company Morse High School Bath Woolworth Augusta Dover N. H Taunton Newburyport

Mrs Thombs Returns From Belfast Visit

Mrs. Joseph Thombs of Union street has returned after a two weeks stay in Belfast where she was a guest of relatives and friends. She resided in Belfast before moving to Bath some years ago.

Joseph Thombs Union Street Belfast Bath

Mr and Mrs Frank Thomas Tour Europe Middle East

Mr and Mrs Frank Thomas left Thursday with Mrs Thomas's parents Mr and Mrs Ralph Godfrey of Washington street for a tour of Europe and the Middle East. They planned time in Paris and Rome then to fly to Baghdad Iraq. Mr Thomas graduated from Johns Hopkins University last June as a chemical engineer.

Frank Thomas New York Thomas Ralph Godfrey Washington Street Ile de France Europe Middle East Paris Rome Bagdad Iraq Johns Hopkins University

Visitant Hiram Turner to Arrive in August

Hiram Turner of West Somerville Massachusetts will arrive early in August for a visit with his cousin Mrs. Frank H. Turner on Union Street in Bath.

Hiram Turner West Somerville Mass Bath Frank H. Turner Union Street

Flowers Return From Visit With Hills in Saratoga Springs

Mrs Raymond Flowers and her four children from Saratoga Springs New York will return home Saturday morning after a three week visit with her parents Mr and Mrs William Hill of Middle Street They will be joined by Mrs Flowers sister and husband Mr and Mrs Maurice Owen and their children Peggy Barbara and Richard from Robinson Jane for a weekend at the Flowers home

Raymond Flowers Donna Sally Terry Ellen Raymond, Jr Saratoga Springs N. Y William Hill Middle Street Mrs. Flowers Maurice Owen Peggy Barbara Richard Robinson Jane

Vacationing Baileys Visit Mrs Burns in Maine

Mr and Mrs Edward Bailey of Upper Darby Pennsylvania call on Mrs Bernice Burns of Washington Street while vacationing in Maine. They are close friends of Mrs Burns sons who live in Philadelphia.

Edward Bailey Upper Darby Maine Bernice Burns Washington Street

Young Maine Man Enlists in U S Army at 17

Worrall P. Lemont age 17, son of Mrs Helen Lemont of 10 Greenstreet, enlisted in the U S Army as private first class E 1 on July 28. He begins initial training at Fort Dix New Jersey after serving in Morse High School and Battery B 703rd AAA Gun Battalion of the Maine National Guard.

Worrall P. Lemont Helen Lemont Greenstreet U. S. Army Fort Dix New Jersey Morse High School Maine National Guard

Two Doughty and Holbrook Sisters At Old Orchard Beach

Miss Sharon Holbrook daughter of Mrs. Rebecca Holbrook and Miss Ruth Doughty daughter of Mrs. Estella Doughty are enjoying a two weeks outing at Old Orchard Beach.

Sharon Holbrook Rebecca Holbrook Ruth Doughty Estella Doughty Old Orchard Beach

Berry family resettles in Bath after Navy discharge

Mr and Mrs Edwin Berry and daughter Kathy from Key West Florida live in Bath with Mr and Mrs F Arthur Berry at 20 Robbins Street while Mr Berry, EN 2 US Navy, adjusts after nearly four years of service. He is Morse High School class of 1948 graduate. Mrs Edwin Pinson of Sawyers Island underwent surgery last week.

Edwin Berry Kathy Key West Fla Bath Berry F. Arthur Berry Robbins Street U. S. Navy U.S.N Morse High Edwin Pinson Sawyer’s Island the Memorial Hospital

McLaughlin Family Guests Visit from Across the Country

Miss Katherine McLaughlin of Brighton Massachusetts and her brother Martin McLaughlin of Los Angeles California visit their brothers and families James McLaughlin of Willow Street and John McLaughlin of Bedford Street in a New England community.

Katherine McLaughlin Brighton Mass Martin McLaughlin Los Angeles Calif James McLaughlin Willow Street John McLaughlin Bedford Street

Local Families Prepare Move into Donnell Home

Mr and Mrs Milton Savage Jr and their daughters Cheryl and Dawn will move into the newly purchased Donnell home on upper Washington street in a few days. Mrs Mary Hardyk and three children Kenneth Jean Patricia of Seattle are visiting with Mrs Sadie Sarkis and Mrs Sally Weinburg and daughter Mary of Boston, remaining through the month with Mr and Mrs George A Sarkis of 677 High street.

Milton Savage, Jr Cheryl Dawn Upper Washington Street Donnell Mary Hardyk Kenneth Jean Patricia Seattle Wash Sadie Sarkis Sally Weinburg Mary Boston George A. Sarkis High Street

Donald Watt of Murals Sends NYC Vacation Card

Friends report receiving postcards from Donald Watt, a Mural's employee in New York City, during his vacation.

Donald Watt Mural’s New York City

Mrs Niles and Mrs Swearingen Attend Maine Conference Summer School

Mrs Merle Niles and Mrs John Swearingen returned from the sixth annual Summer school of the Maine Conference of Woman's Society Christian Force at the Methodist Camp Narrows on Long Pond Winthrop.

Merle Niles John Swearingen Maine Conference of Woman's Society Ristian Force Methodist Camp the Narrows Long Pond Winthrop

Girls at Cedar Cove Camp Near Lake Cobbesseecontee

Misses Judith Commeau Edna McPhee and Betsy Bertrand spend two weeks at the Girl Scout camp Cedar Cove located on Lake Cobbesseecontee in Litchfield. Another Bath girl Franksee Butcher attends the camp for six weeks.

Judith Commeau Edna McPhee Betsy Bertrand Cedar Cove Lake Cobbesseecontee Litchfield Frank See Butcher

Mrs Miller Hosts Ble Club Gathering at West Bath

Mrs Miller entertained the ble Club at a West Bath home with sociability and work. Refreshments were served in the dining room after the evening. The next meeting will be with Mrs Hulda Stewart on Aug 4 on Pearl Street. Present were Mrs Hulda Stewart Ruth McKenzie Laurice Blake Florence Jewell Leila Rosenwald Ethel Coombs and Mrs Miller.

Miss Jane Niles Guests at Somerset Camp

Somerset Camp councilor Miss Jane Niles stayed overnight with her parents Mr and Mrs Merle Niles in Belgrade. She teaches school in Connecticut.

Jane Niles Somerset Camp Belgrade Merle Niles Connecticut

Coombs Family Extends Visit to Bay Point Summer Home

Mrs. Albert Coombs and daughter Allison of Pittsburgh arrive for an extended stay with her parents at a Summer home in Bay Point. Eleanor has stayed with grandparents for a month. August brings Mr. Coombs for a three week vacation. they will return to Pittsburgh after Labor Day.

Albert Coombs Allison Pittsburgh Andrew Butterfield Bay Point Coombs Eleanor Coombe Edward P. Curtis, Jr Debby Washington, D. C

Lewiston Hosts Couple’s Wedding Guests Visit

Mr and Mrs Basil Rounds of Lewiston were recent guests of Mr and Mrs George Melzard at 106 Court Street as part of a social visit reported in local society notes.

Basil Rounds Lewiston George Melzard Court Street

Woolwich couples return from Byron outing at Nat Howe camp

Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Bailey and Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Chubbuck of Woolwich have come back from a few days outing in Byron between Rumford and Rangeley where they occupied the Nat Howe camp.

Clyde Bailey Harvey Chubbuck Woolwich Byron Rumford Rangeley Nat Howe

Mrs Blake and Karen Leave Hampton For Home

Mrs William Blake formerly Edna Hallowell and Karen Spore of Hampton Virginia have been visiting her mother Mrs Jed Hallowell on North Street for two weeks and left for home on Wednesday.

William Blake Edna Hallowell Spores Karen Hampton Jed Hallowell North Street

Rogers Return From Summer Visit to Meadow Way

Mr and Mrs Edward Rogers of Glen Cove L I N Y have returned after a summer visit with their daughter and husband Mr and Mrs Herman Coombs and family of Meadow Way

Edward Rogers Glen Cove L. I N. Y Herman Coombs Meadow Way

Mrs. Ernestine Erskine Admits at Memorial Hospital

Mrs. Ernestine Erskine of 813 Middle Street is under observation at Memorial Hospital and would appreciate visits from friends.

Ernestine Erskine Middle Street Memorial Hospital

Levine Family on Two-Week New England Vacation

Mr and Mrs Seymour Levine and children Joe Ann and Kenneth of Brooklyn New York visit Mrs Dora G Cohen at Old South place. The Levine party are on a two week vacation touring New England while James McLaughlin Bath Post Office carrier takes his first week of annual vacation.

Seymour Levine Joe Ann Kenneth Brooklyn N. Y Levine Dora G. Cohen Old South Place Mr. Levine New England James McLaughlin Bath

Bells and kin plan weekend visit to Maine towns

Mr and Mrs Ronald Bell and sons Kevin and Jay of Corinna will arrive Saturday for a weekend visit with Ronald Bells brother and wife in Woolwich. Mr and Mrs Rod erick Bell of Woolwich and Mr and Mrs James A Bimson of Washington Street left Friday for Wiscasset to spend August in their home there.

Ronald Bell Kevin Jay Corinna Mr. Bell Roderick Bell Woolwich James A. Bimson Washington Street Wiscasset

Local Social Notes from New Jersey and Maine

Mrs Mary Perkins of New Brunswick visits Summer street guests Mr and Mrs John Parker in New Brunswick. Mrs Charles MacMahan and daughter visit Mrs George Powers in Office drive. Day Reed Jr of Day's Ferry announce birth of daughter Susan Cummings at Thayer Hospital Waterville. Walter M Mallett and daughter Joan visit Mrs Edmund Staples in Garden City. Donalene Hurd arrives for two week visit with grandmother Mrs Edna Lewis in Brook Street.

Mary Perkins New Brunswick N. J John Parker Summer Street Herbert Worrey Academy Street Charles MacMahan Walter Beane Georgetown Center Beane George Powers Office Drive Carlton Day Reed, Jr Day's Ferry Susan Cummings Thayer Hospital Waterville Walter M. Mallett Joan Garden City N. Y Edmund M. Staples Front Street Donalene Hurd Marie Hurd Westbrook Edna Lewis Chestnut Street

Crowley Announces Birth Of A Son John Stephen

Mr and Mrs Mark Crowley announce the birth of a son named John Stephen on Sunday at Maine General Hospital in Portland. Mrs Crowley is former Miss Carol Johnson, daughter of Mrs Royal A Johnson and the late Mr Johnson of Hotel Sedgwick. Nancy Lorraine and James Maurice Cobb Jr visit their grandparents on Corliss Street. Ralph Mank resumes his foreman duties after a four week vacation at Hyde Windlass Co. Foster Point cottage trip included a visit with niece and nephew Mr and Mrs Edward Thornton. Miss Linda Ames of Cherry Street plans August at Camp Ridgeway Coopers Mills with sister Patricia Ames serving as a counselor. It is a private camp.

Mark Crowley John Stephen Maine General Hospital Portland Crowley Carol Johnson Royal A. Johnson Mr. Johnson Hotel Sedgwick Nancy Lorraine James Maurice Cobb, Jr Mrs Floyd M. Elwell Corliss Street Ralph Mank Hyde Windlass Co Foster Point Edward Thornton Linda Ames Orris Ames Cherry Street Camp Ridgeway Coopers Mills Patricia Ames

Airman Miller Finds Germany A Beautiful Country

Mr. and Percy Miller of West Bath describe son in law C F Miller serving in the air force. He sent June 1 letter from Germany stating homesickness yet finds the country beautiful. He has visited Paris and Switzerland during leaves and plans more travel before returning home. He graduated Morse High in 1950.

Percy Miller Ithe Tuten Road Paris Miller Switzer Morse High

Mrs Dorothy McKenna on Vacation from School Office

Mrs Dorothy McKenna of 74 Western Avenue is on vacation this week from the office of the superintendent of schools.

Dorothy McKenna Western Avenue Superintendent of Schools

Bath family guests enjoy day at Freeport summer home

Mrs. Arthur Small and son Stewart along with Mrs. Russell Kenney, daughter Barbara and sons David and Robert of Bath spent Thursday in Freeport as guests of Mrs. Wallace Gowen and son Gibb at their Flying Point Summer home overlooking Casco Bay. They had a noon picnic and swam during the day.

Arthur Small Stewart Russell Kenney Barbara David Robert Bath Freeport Wallace Gowen Gibb Flying Point Casco Bay

Miss Carolee Maines Visits White Family

Miss Carolee Maines of West Brook visits grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Harry B. White at 4 Dummer Street Court.

Carolee Maines Westbrook Harry B. White Dummer Street Court

Navy Seaman Arthur Johansen Returns Home

Arthur Johansen arrives home after three years and eight months in the U S Navy. He received his discharge at Norfolk Virginia on July 20 aboard the U S S Lake Champlain. Johansen is son of Mrs Charles F Johan sen of Western Avenue and a Morse High School graduate class of 1949. He worked at the Bath Daily Times before enlisting and plans to spend the rest of the summer at Popham Beach.

Beverly Jean Murr Thomas Warren Gillette Bremerton Wash Ernest W. Murr Claude S. Gillette Bath Mr. Gillette Morse High School Webb Institute of Technology Arthur Johansen U. S. Navy Norfolk U. S. S. Lake Champlain Johansen Charles F. Johansen Western Avenue Bath Daily Times Popham Beach

Mrs Hatch Leaves Memorial Hospital For Home Convalescence

Mrs. Robert B. Hatch of Green Street is convalescing at the home of Mrs. Edward Daley at 210 Washington Street after several weeks as a patient at Memorial hospital.

Robert B. Hatch Green Street Memorial Hospital Edward Daley Washington Street

Reverend Cramer Returns Home After Vacation

Rev. Howard F. Cramer, pastor of Beacon Street Methodist Church, will arrive at his home at 9 Beacon Street on Saturday following his vacation.

Howard F. Cramer Beacon Street Methodist Church

Thayer Returns Home After Abdominal Surgery

J Walter Thayer Sr. returns to his Western Avenue home after a two week stay at Maine General Hospital Portland for abdominal surgery. Attending physician was Dr Isaac Webber of Portland.

J. Walter Thayer, Sr Western Avenue Maine General Hospital Portland Isaac Webber Porand

Bowdoin Couple Leaves Farm for Bath Visit

Mrs. Wilbur Casey and her husband are spending the summer in Bath with friends after selling their Goddard Street home. The Bowdoin pair plan a temporary stay while managing property and connections in the area.

Wilbur Casey Bowdoin Bath Riends Goddard Street

Nordahl Couple Sail for Norway After Portland Visit

Mr and Mrs John Nordahl of Coos Bay Oregon plan a month long Norway trip visiting relatives. They will sail August 4 aboard the S S Oslofjord from New York City. They visited Mrs Nordahls cousin Mr and Mrs Norman W Howard of Washington street and were guests of Mr and Mrs John G Morse at the Hewitt cottage Sabino on Sunday.

John Nordahl Coos Bay Oregon John G. Morse Winnegance Hewitt Cottage Sabino

Local Residents Visit and Attend Obituary Notice

Mr and Mrs William Foley formerly of North Bath now of Waterford Conn spent Sunday with Rev and Mrs Oliver W Bell at Wesley church parsonage Union Street. Mrs James Caverly of Spring Street mourns her uncle Arthur W Pollard in Waterville. Mr and Mrs J Francis Donahue of Framingham Mass and their sons James and John stayed with Mrs Donahue's parents Mr and Mrs Edward B Hamblett of 23 Pratt Street. The Hambletts host their son and family Ernest Hamblett Terri and Michael of East Hampton Conn this week.

William Foley North Bath Waterford, Conn Oliver W. Bell Wesley Church Parsonage Union Street James Caverly Spring Street Waterville Arthur W. Pollard J. Francis Donahue James John Framingham Mass Donahue Edward B. Hamblett Pratt Street Hambletts Ernest Hamblett Terri and Michael East Hampton Conn

Dorman Perkins Admitted To Margaret Pillsbury Hospital

Dorman H. Perkins of West Bath now confined in Concord N H for years has entered Margaret Pillsbury Hospital after extended home and nursing home residence. Bath residents joining a Viking cruise to Boothbay Harbor and Pemaquid Beach on Sunday include Edward Ferris and the Ferris sisters Marion and Joan along with Mrs. Rus sell Kenney Mrs. Morton Young Roy Colby L L Burns L M Baldridge and W A Steedmen. Peggy Parsons daughter of Mr and Mrs Raymond Parsons Lewiston returned from a visit with her aunt and uncle Archie Wishart Oliver Street.

Dorman H. Perkins West Bath Concord N. H Margaret Pillsbury Hospital Bath Boothbay Harbor Pemaquid Beach Edward Ferris Marion Joan Ferris Russell Kenney Morton Young Roy Colby L. L. Burns L. M. Baldridge W. A. Steedmen Peggy Parsons Raymond Parsons Lewiston Archie Wishart Oliver Street

Mikado Performance Draws Bath Social Set in Monmouth

Miss r and Miss Elizabeth Sterns Mi Goscardes Summers at Saco attended the Mikado show in Monmouth with Mrs. Clarence W Morse and guests. Bath attendees included Mrs. Oliver Moses Mrs. Frederick D Hill Mrs. Edmund P Briggs and Mrs. Lucy Green with Mr. and Mrs. J Harry McLellan of Portland also seen. Angela Helen Cobb is born to Mr and Mrs James M Cobb of 73 Academy Street.

Elizabeth Sterns Saco Clarence W. Morse N Street Morse Mary F. Gibbons Monmouth Bath Oliver Moses Frederick D. Hill Edmund P. Briggs Lucy Green J. Harry McLellan Portland McLellan

Waterman Named to 664th Squadron Brunswick NAS

Airman Everett W. Waterman son of Fletcher A Waterman of West Bath has been assigned to the 664th Aircraft Control and Warning Squadron at Brunswick Naval Air Station. He graduated Morse High School in 1953. Mrs. Thomas Bird of Court Street visits Mr. and Mrs. Donald Freeman at their sabino cottage.

Everett W. Waterman Fletcher A. Waterman West Bath Brunswick Naval Air Station Airman Waterman Morse High School Thomas Bird Court Street Donald Freeman Sabino

Mitch ell couple return from Boston wedding trip

Mr and Mrs Robert C Mitch ell have returned from a wedding trip to Boston and are at home on Weeks Street. Mitch ell resumes work at Dr Ardenne A Stott’s office. Mr and Mrs John Butler of Glastonbury are weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Claude Dyer in West Bath.

Robert C. Mitchell Flossie Beals Boston Weeks Street Mr. Mitchell Lacy Varney Braintree Mass Mitchell Ardenne A. Stott John Butler Glastonbury, Conn Claude Dyer West Bath

Bath and Weymouth visitors share Bath area updates

Mr and Mrs Morgan Stetson and daughters Jane and Susan of Weymouth Mass called on Mrs Charles Corliss in York Street while vacationing in Conway New Hampshire. Mrs Martha Gross of Page Street visited East Deering to see Mr and Mrs George C McIntire formerly of Bath. Eben Dana of Sagadahoc Ferry and wife returned from Bar Harbor two week outing staying with Dr and Mrs Burton Hodgkins Augusta and attended Bar Harbor lobster festival at Sea Wall with summer residents and tourists.

Morgan Stetson Jane Susan Weymouth Mass Charles Corliss York Street Conway N. H Stetson Bath Martha Gross Page Street East Deering George C. McIintire Eben Dana Sagadahoc Ferry Bar Harbor

Bronx couple to return after visit with Langs

Mr and Mrs Frank Young of The Bronx New York will return Wednesday after visiting Mr and Mrs Carl Lang on High street Mrs Leah E Strout of Winneganee left Monday noon for Milton Massachusetts for a few days visit with her cousin Miss Grace Ferry She met her sister Mrs Blanche J Bunker of Los Angeles California on arrival in Boston Tuesday morning Mrs Strout will return Wednesday and Mrs Bunker will visit relatives in Bath later

Frank Young The Bronx N. Y Carl Langbehn High Street Leah E. Strout Winneganee Milton Mass Grace Ferry Blanche J. Bunker Los Angeles Calif Boston

Birth of Son John Henry Creamer in Roselle Park

Announcement records the birth of a son on July 20 to Mr. and Mrs. John Creamer of Roselle Park New Jersey. The baby is named John Henry. Mrs. Creamer is the former Marie Cotreau of Bath.

John Creamer Roselle Park N. J John Henry Creamer Marie Cotreau Bath

Private George Biette Returns Home on Furlough

Pvt. George Biette of the U S Army is on a 12 day furlough from Fort Dix New Jersey visiting his wife. After furlough he will report to the Proving Grounds Aberdeen Maryland. They will stay at a Bay Point cottage part of the visit. He worked for Hyde Windlass Co before service and Mrs. Biette works in Hyde Windlass offices.

Pvt George Biette Fort Dix N. J Aberdeen Proving Grounds Biette Bay Point Hyde Windlass Co

Boston Family Occupies Granite Street Home for Vacation

Mrs Archie Miller and daughter Miss Margaret Miller of Boston occupy their Granite street residence for the remainder of the vacation period.

Archie Miller Margaret Miller Boston Granite Street

Larra bee Family Guests Visit Highland Street Kin

Mr and Mrs J Ronald Larrabee and daughters Beverly and Nancy of London Bridge Virginia have been visiting Mrs Larrabee s parents Mr and Mrs John O Witham of Highland Street and are now guests of Mr and Mrs Merton Wright of Sas Ano a Bluffs.

J. Ronald Larrabee Beverly Nancy London Bridge Larrabee John O. Witham Highland Street Mr. Larrabee Merton Wright Sasanoa Bluffs

Mrs Freestone and Sons Visit Buffalo Relative

Mrs Daniel Freestone and her sons John and Stephen of Buffalo New York are spending August with her mother Mrs A Carpenter on High Street while visiting the city.

Daniel Freestone John and Stephen Bufffalo N. Y A Carpenter High Street

White Family Visits Mrs. Harkins in Weymouth Heights

Mr and Mrs Walter B White and children Jay and Nancy of Weymouth Heights Massachusetts arrive for a visit with Mrs White s mother Mrs John Harkins at 26 Corliss Street The tone reflects a local society notice and records the family names relation and residence.

Walter B. White Jay Nancy Weymouth Heights Mass

Wonsor Family Vacation Visit Note

Mr and Mrs Benjamin J Wonsor and daughter Elizabeth of The Bronx New York are spending a week with their son and family Mr and Mrs Frederick J Wonsor and daughter Cathy of 54 Oliver Street.

Benjamin J. Wonsor Elizabeth The Bronx N. Y Frederick J. Wonsor Cathy Oliver Street

Fragmented notice lists residents leaving for three weeks

The fragment mentions Norman Fossett, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Morton and Robie of Augusta as a group planning to be away about three weeks. It appears as an incomplete community notice likely detailing travel or absence.

M ’ Blake

Carltons Return to Troy After Visit with Stotts

Dr and Mrs E Bradley Carlton and children Judith Ardenne and Gerri have returned to their Troy New York home after a two week visit with Mrs Carlton s parents Dr and Mrs Ardenne A Stott of Park Street

E. Bradley Carlton Judith, Ardenne Gerri Troy N. Y

Local Families Announce Visits and Postwar Plans

Capt. and Mrs. Norman Skendrovic and daughter Anne return from East Germany and plan a two week stay with Mrs. Skendrovic’s parents at 48 Oliver Street before a Michigan posting. The couple will motor through Canada en route. Also visiting are Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Mortenson and son Lee of Rumford, Dudley S. Leavitt family at Meadowbrook, and Mr. and Mrs. Milton Swift of New Jersey with daughters Shirley and Jane. Mrs. Swift is Gwendolyn Mann, daughter of Percy and Mrs. Mann of Clifton, N J, former Bath residents.

Norman Skenacavie Anne Wess- East Germany Exendrovie Skendrovic E. G. Partride Oliver Street Michigan Skendroyi Canada Alvin L. Mortenson Lee Rumford Milton Swift Shirley Jane New Jersey New Meadows Swift

Mrs Hyde and Children Visit Sewalls at Stone House Farm

Mrs Lewis H Hyde and her children Lane Jane and Hunty from Winchester arrive to spend several weeks with her parents Hon and Mrs Arthur Sewall at Stone House Farm, the Summer home at Small.

Lewis H. Hyde Lane Jane and Hunty Winchester Hon Arthur Sewall Stone House Farm Small

Local Social Notes Highlight Rumford and Portland Families

Rumford residents host and visit relatives including Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Matter and grandson Johnny Kimble with the Freemans at Gabino cottage. Portland couple C Owen Smith and family welcome a son Samuel Watson Smith, while TV job moves involve Martin Craine Jr and Donna Rae Smalley connected to WBAL-TV and a Portland Channel 13 appearance.

Daniel Matter Johnny Kimble Rumford Donald Freeman Gabino

Visit of Mrs. Donovan and Morin Family Highlights Connecticut Arrival

Mrs. William J. Donovan formerly Constance Morin arrives with three sons Harry Tommy and Robert from West Hartford Connecticut for a visit to Dr and Mrs Harry F Morin on Middle Street.

William J. Donovan Constance Morin Harry Tommy Robert West Hartford, Conn Harry F. Morin Middle Street

Henrik family weekend visit at Flying Point Casco Bay

Mr Henry Henrik, son of 1291 Washington Street, and his sisters Misses Joan and Marie Henrikson of 64 Mechanic Street, were weekend guests of her sister and husband and Mrs Earl Maines at their summer home at Flying Point, Casco Bay.

Henry Henrikson Washington Street Joan and Marie Henrikson Mechanic Street Earl Maines Flying Point Casco Bay

Nequasset Extension Group Tours Lace Factory and Bakery

Nine members of the Nequasset Extension Group braved the weather to tour Freeport and Portland on their annual Summer trip. They visited the Lace Factory in Freeport, then dined in Portland, and toured Cushman Bakery to see production of party cakes icings and breads. Committee leaders were Mrs. Frank J. Walker, Mrs. Maurice Hathorne, and Mrs. Herbert Leeman.

Ne- Sureest Freeport Portland Cushman Bakery Frank J. Walker Percy Bailey Albert Bailey Melvin Bailey Manley Glidden Thomas Wetherington William Robson Maurice Hathorn Russell Boyd Boston Maurice Hathorne Herbert Leeman

Ashe Family Reunion at Damariscotta Lake

Mr and Mrs Cyrus Ashe hosted a weekend family reunion at a Damariscotta Lake cottage. Lobster dinner plus outdoor activities fueled reminiscencing as relatives from Portland Kittery and beyond gathered. Participants included Gail Judith Linda Kathy Mabel Eileen Virginia John Edward Judith Ashe joined by Horace and Allyn Williams families.

Cyrus Ashe Center Street Ashe Damariscotta Lake Mr. Ashe David Ashe Gail Portland Horace B. Ashe Kittery Allyn Williams Virginia Eileen John Edward Horace Ashe Judith Ashe

Stork Shower Honors Mrs. Powers Ahead of Baby

Mrs. George Powers of Office Drive was guest of honor at a surprise stork shower held Tuesday at Five Islands home of Mrs. Thomas Watson. Gifts were displayed around a cradle centerpiece as Mrs. Powers opened them with appreciation. Guests from Georgetown Center Melrose and Bath attended. many sent gifts due to the storm.

George Powers Thomas Watson Five Islands Janice Beane Walter Beane Georgetown Center Melrose Mass Charles McMahan Powers Ethel Todd Bridie Davis Marie Hill Alice Grover Mary Cordelia Rowe Harper

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