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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1936

Page

6

Social items from town readers list weekend trips and family visits

Mrs. Walter Higgins and Beverly and Robert Higgins visit Richmond to see Mrs. Higgins's mother Mrs. Anna Smith. Edna Thorne from Essex County Homeopathic Hospital visits Mrs. A. K. Purington in town. Families and friends travel to Gardiner Boothbay Harbor Portland and Canada. A nine pound son born to Mr. and Mrs. Edwin S. Thing. A cottage picnic at Merrymeeting Bay gathers Henderson Carlton Pierce and Carlton families among others.

Walter Higgins Beverly Robert Western Avenue Richmond Higgins Anna Smith Edna Thorne R.N Essex County Homeopathic Hospital East Orange N. J A. K. Purington Washington Street

Scouts Begin Three Day Auto Trip To Mount Katahdin

Rev. Joseph O. Purdue and Elbridge R. Wright led a three day automobile trip to Mount Katahdin and Moosehead Lake. They were joined by Troop 55 Boy Scouts members Guy Coolin Harry Fullerton Jack Lowery Richard Minott Robert Minott Barton Morrison John Shepard and Bruce Wright.

Joseph O. Purdue Elbridge R. Wright Mt. Katahdin Moosehead Lake Troop 55 Boy Scouts Guy Coolin Harry Fullerton Jack Lowery Richard Minott Robert Minott Barton Morrison John Shepard Bruce Wright

Robinsons Visit Hyannis Relative at Cape Cod Hospital

Mrs Roland Robinson her daughter Barbara and son Donald left Washington Street Monday for a week long visit in Hyannis Massachusetts with Mrs Dorothy Huggard RN affiliated with Cape Cod Hospital.

Roland Robinson Barbara Donald Washington Street Hyannis Mass Robinson Dorothy Huggard R.N Cape Cod Hospital

Summer social notes from Bath and vicinity reveal visits

Mrs. Harry W. Crosman hosts granddaughter Cynthia Anna Moses at Camp Brokus Bay Point for the season. House guests include Mrs. L. Houghton Kimball of Boston and Major William R. Kimball. Maine political figure Marion Martin stays with the Sewalls at Small Point Beach. Nearby families and visitors from Bath, Portland, West Newton, and Hartford attend pageants and celebrations, with several relatives noted among the attendees.

Mrs Thomas Robson Arrives with Daughters for Visit

Mrs Thomas Robson and her daughters Elizabeth Irene and Ev Mass have arrived to visit Mrs Hobson's father James 8S Lord.

Thomas Robson Elizabeth Irene Ev Mass

Hagan Family Returns From Weeklong Vacation

Mr and Mrs F Wilbur Hagan of Skowhegan former Portland residents returned Sunday after a week with Mrs Hagan s parents Mr and Mrs Garrett Galvin of High street Hagan heads 4 H activities for the State Agricultural Department in that district Mrs Robert Good and three daughters Mary Helen and Barbara of New London Conn returned home after two weeks with her mother Mrs Josephine McNeil Her sister Mrs Frank King and Miss Carolyn King joined for a brief visit.

F. Wilbur Hagan Skowhegan Portland Robert Good Mary Helen Barbara New London

Mrs Dobbs Visits Norfolk Family Guests at Bath

Mrs A B Dobbs of Norfolk arrived Saturday for a visit with her daughter Mrs Henry O Trowbridge and Mr Trowbridge of Andrews road. Mrs Trowbridge's sister Mrs Floyd R Evans, with her son Master Willis Evans, accompanied Mrs Dobbs to Bath and are guests of Mr and Mrs Trowbridge.

A. B. Dobbs Norfolk Henry O. Trowbridge Trowbridge Andrews Road

Small Family Guest Visits and Weekend Travelers

William Small Jr son of Mr and Mrs William Small of Pleasant street returned from Tenants Harbor where he stayed with his uncle and aunt Harold Small of South Boston at their cottage He accompanied his uncle to Bath while Mr Small went to Boston for business Lieut Robert A Germany of Portsmouth NH and Clyde B Holmes Jr of Belfast spent the weekend at Elmhurst

William Small, Jr William Small Pleasant Street Tenants Harbor Harold Small South Boston Bath Small Boston Robert A. Germany Portsmouth N. H Clyde B. Holmes, Jr Belfast Elmhurst

Mr and Mrs Levin Attend Fall Style Shows in Boston

Mr and Mrs S Levin of the Bath Department Store left Monday afternoon for Boston to attend the Fall Style shows and observe current fashion trends for the store’s offerings.

Mrs. S. Levin Bath Department Store Boston

Local guests visit region and relatives in Maine

Mr and Mrs Sidney Alderman and Milo Lucie de Dieu of Washington are guests for a few days of Commander Claude Gillette of Washington street. Miss Barbara Fisher a rural school teacher in Clinton passes the Summer at Hotel Pemaquid. Mr and Mrs Alvin Farnham and son David and Miss Ruth Reynolds of Saco adahoc Ferry spent Sunday in Portland and toured the Desert of Maine in Freeport. Mrs James Lockery of Washington street has been staying two weeks with her sister Miss Grace Cotton of Revere Mass at the Cotton Summer home in Waldoboro. Mr and Mrs Harry Short and Mr and Mrs John Sheldon left for Goshen New York after a month with William Sheldon and family in Portland.

John S. Needham Welfare Department Framingham, Mass Arthur Ruth Daniel Brierly Green Street Mary FE. Hartnett Lynn Mass Alice Hartnett Hartnett Joseph F. M Cole Court Street Miss Hartnett Edward N. Hartnett Washington Street Sidney Alderman Milo Lucie de Dieu Washington Claude Gillette Barbara Fisher Clinton Pemaquid Point Hotel Pemaquid Alvin Farnham David Ruth Reynolds Sa¢adahoc Ferry Portland Desert Maine Freeport James Lockery Miss Grace Cotton Revere Cotton Waldoboro Harry Short John Sheldon Goshen N. Y

Redlands visitor and Bangor death figures noted

E Houghton Sewall of Redlands visits his cousin Mayor Arthur Sewall and Mrs Sewall in the Stone House while Mrs Mark W Sewall hosts him. Harold Cutting's family travels to Bangor after the death of his brother in law. The Lancaster family illness and death news follows with long time visitors returning home. Westchester grange delegates attend Maine grange quartet contest in Augusta with statewide representation expected.

E. Houghton Sewall Redlands Arthur Sewall Sewall Stone House Mark W Sewall Washington Street

Miss Hunt Visits Somerville Friends on Trip

Miss Bessie Hunt of lower High street left Saturday for Somerville Massachusetts for a visit with Mr and Mrs Harold Battison whom she accompanied They have been guests for a fortnight of Mrs Battisons mother Mrs Reese Eby and Mr Eby of St Petersburg Florida at their summer home at Sebasco.

Bessie Hunt Lower High Street Somerville Mass Harold Battison

West Medford Families Return From Bay Point Visit

Mr. and Mrs. George Moses and son Harry and Mr. and Mrs. William Vance with son Billy of West Medford Mass returned Sunday after a two week stay at the Crosman cottage at Bay Point. Moses and Vance spent the weekend with their families.

George Moses Harry William Vance Billy West Medford Mass Crosman Cottage Bay Point Mr. Moses Vance

Sewalls and guests tour Summer home at Small Point Beach

Mayor and Mrs. Arthur Sewall and relatives hosted a Saturday night gathering at their new summer home on Small Point Beach. Guests included Mr and Mrs Arthur Sewall 2d and Mr and Mrs Sumner Sewall of Bath and E Houghton Sewall of Redlands California.

Arthur Sewall Arthur Sewall 2d Sumner Sewall Bath E. Houghton Sewall Redlands Cal Small Point Beach

Mrs Ellen R Warren Guests At York Street Home

Mrs Ellen R Warren of Day's Ferry visits for two weeks as a guest of Mrs Charles A Corliss at her York street residence.

Ellen R. Warren Day's Ferry Charles A. Corliss York Street

Mrs Cuthbert Wilson's Makaweli ties reach Hilo and Honolulu

Mrs Cuthbert Wilson of Makaweli T H spent weeks in Hilo studying at Summer school and heads Waimea High cafeteria. She met Mrs W S Goldstine formerly Miss Mary Flaherty of Bath and joined Miss Jane Murphy of Bath in Honolulu. A letter to Mrs David L Wilson recalls a Maine flood reel showing Kennebec river and Gardiner ice scenes, plus reports of Clarence Chamberlin and family flight and a Maine funeral featuring drowned children near Lubec.

Cuthbert Wilson Makaweli T. H Hilo Wilson Waimea W. S. Goldstine Mary Flaherty Bath Goldstine Honolulu Jane 3 Honolulu Bulletin Maine Clarence Chamberlin Ft. Fairfield Lubec

Miss Ruth Pratt to visit Wakefield aunt and uncle

Miss Ruth Pratt daughter of Mr and Mrs Arthur Pratt of North street leaves Sunday for Wakefield Massachusetts to be the guest of her aunt and uncle Mr and Mrs Hiram Tobey for a week. Mrs Mary E Biterfield registered nurse from Doctors hospital New York and her daughter Maxine arrive to spend the month at Footer cottage Brighams Cove.

Arthur Pratt Ruth Pratt North Street Harold W. Bishop West Boothbay Harbor Wakefield Mass Hiram Tobey Mary E. Biterfield R.N Doctors Hospital New York Maxine Footer Brigham’s Cove

Bonneys Return From Portsmouth Weekend Visit

Albert Bonney of Union Street Court returned to Portsmouth, New Hampshire Sunday evening after spending the weekend at his home in this city. Mrs. Bonney accompanied him home Saturday after a week in Portsmouth.

Albert Bonney Union Street Court Portsmouth N. H Bonney

Shackfords and kin visit in Waterville

Mr. and Mrs. Roy Shackford and their daughter Miss Jeanette of Turner Court spent Sunday in Waterville as guests of Mrs. Jennie Shackford and Mr. and Mrs. Pearl Butler, the couple’s relatives in Waterville.

Roy Shackford Jeanette Turnercourt Waterville Mr. Shackford Jennie Shackford Pearl Butler

Tobeys Return From Weekend Visits in Wakefield

Mr and Mrs Hiram Tobey of Wakefield Massachusetts returned Sunday evening after spending the weekend with their respective parents Mr and Mrs George Tobey of Western avenue and Mr and Mrs Arthur Pepper of Middle street.

Hiram Tobey Wakefield Mass George Tobey Western Avenue Arthur Pepper Middle Street

Family returns from Maine lake camp trip

Mr and Mrs Harry Bartlett and their son Warren of Berlin New Hampshire came back Sunday after Mrs Bartlett and Warren spent July at the Lowell camp on Lake Nequasset They were joined by Mr Bartlett for the final week of the visit.

Harry Bartlett Warren Berlin N. H

Bonneys Return From Southport Weekend In Reading Visit

Mr and Mrs James T Bonney of Union Street Court returned Monday from Southport where they were weekend guests of Mrs Bonneys aunt and uncle Mrs and Mr Frank H Phillips of Reading Pa at their summer home there.

James T. Bonney Union Street Court Southport Bonney Frank H. Phillips Reading

Mrs Madden and Narice Visit Relatives in Maine

Mrs G Clifford Madden and her daughter Narice of Portland visited relatives in Park Street and Wiscasset. They were guests of Mrs Madden's aunt Mrs Nathan E Coffin and returned Saturday after several days with Mrs Madden's father Harry A Beals.

Mrs Pease Visits Thomaston With Pillsbury Escort

Mrs. Theodore W. Pease of Washington street traveled Monday to Thomaston to visit Mrs. Arthur Pillsbury. She was joined by her daughter Mrs. Roger D. Skillings who will stay with Mrs. Pillsbury until Wednesday.

Theodore W. Pease Washington Street Arthur Pillsbury Thomaston Pease Roger D. Skillings Pillsbury

Bath dancer Miss Cunningham leaves for New York course

Miss Mary Cunningham, a young Bath dancing teacher, departed Saturday afternoon for New York City to enroll in a two week dancing course at the Dancing Masters of America held at the Hotel Roosevelt. She is accompanied by her mother, Mrs Grace E Cunningham.

Mary Cunningham Bath New York City Dancing Masters of America Hotel Roosevelt

Boston Woman Returns to York Beach Cottage

Miss Helen Connors of Boston returns to her York Beach cottage on Friday after a week with Mrs. Julia Clark of 14 Bailey Street. Connors is on vacation at her cottage and is joined homeward by Miss Eileen Jones of 19 Fremont Street who will stay for August.

Helen Connors Boston York Beach Julia Clark Bailey Street Miss Connors Eileen Jones Fremont Street

Bath Circus Boosters Attend Eddy Bros. Show

Mrs Catherine Johnson and Percival Owen Johnson with Alfred Neal and Edward Brown traveled to Gardiner on Friday evening as delegates from the Bath Circus Boosters club to view the Eddy Bros. circus performance.

Catherine Johnson Percival Owen Johnson Alfred Neal Edward Brown Gardiner Eddy Bros. Circus Bath Circus Boosters Club

Tobey Family Guests at Crocker Crest in New Hampshire

Mrs. William Tobey and Miss Mildred Tobey of Temple arrive as guests of Mr. and Mrs. Charles T. Jackson at Crocker Crest. Miss Tobey plans to visit Popham in August. Mrs. Tobey is widow of William Tobey, long-time Summers resident at Sabine, and her son, Hon. Charles H. Tobey, is a congressman from New Hampshire.

William Tobey Mil‘dred Tobey Temple N. H Charles T. Jackson Crocker Crest Miss Tobey Popham

Pleasing Hostess Hosts Far and Near Missionary Society

Mrs John Russell welcomed members of Corliss Street church Far and Near Missionary Society on Friday Coffee and olives were served at noon by the hostess The attendees included Mrs Jennie Curtis Mrs Ida Purington Mrs Ruby Preble Mrs Martha Preble Mrs Mildred Stacknole Mrs Harriet Adams Mrs Delma Bagg Mrs Maude Wright Mrs Annie Towle and Mrs Theresa Hill A decorated cake with lemonade followed in the afternoon in tribute to all present

John Russell Far and Near Missionary Society Corliss Street Russell Jennie Curtis Ida Purington Ruby Preble

Mrs Ina Williams Guests At Birch Point Cottage

Mrs Ina Williams of Hall & Hunt traveled Thursday to Searsmonth for the day as guest of friends. She was accompanied by her father in law Oscar F Williams and guest George Stevens of Philadelphia who is passing a few weeks at the Williams cottage at Birch Point.

Ina Williams Hall & Hunt Searsmonth Oscar F. Williams George Stevens Philadelphia Williams Cottage Birch Point

Barretts Visit North Street Family This August

Mr and Mrs Barrett Nichols and two children arrive Friday from Barre to spend August with his parents at North street The Ladies Aid of Central Church hosted Friday noon at Crocker Crest by Mr and Mrs Charles T Jackson Thirty attended Miss Grace Flynn and Miss Betty Emerson of St Petersburg Fla visited Crocker Crest for a week or more

Mrs. Barrett Nichols Barre North Street Ladies’ Aid Central Church Crocker Crest Charles T. Jackson Grace Flynn Betty Emerson St. Petersburg Fla Charles T. T Jackson

Visitors and family reunions on weekend in Bangor and Montclair

Mrs Samuel Dowds of Montclair New Jersey with her four children Peggy Dorothy Ruth and John visited her sister Miss Henrietta Potter. 164 High Henry Colburn of Bangor spent the weekend with his brother Frank F Colburn Jr manager of the Bath Opera House at his home 59 Pearl

Samuel Dowds Montclair N. J Peggy Dorothy Ruth John Henrietta Potter High Street Henry Colburn Bangor Frank F. Colburn, Jr Bath Opera House Pearl Street

Local Couple Welcomes Baby Boy Albert Julian Kavanagh

A son was born Thursday morning at Bath Memorial hospital to Mr and Mrs A J Kavanagh of Litchfield Connecticut. He has been named Albert Julian Kavanagh. Mrs Kavanagh is a daughter of Albert F Austin of 37 Bedford Street.

Bath Memorial Hospital A. J. Kavanagh Litchfield, Conn Albert Julian Kavanagh Kavanagh Albert F. Austin Bedford Street

Local residents return from visits and trips

Mrs Lillian Little Spare of Somerville Mass returns after a visit with her mother Mrs Edrie Little of Turner Court. Mrs Joseph Lausier of Augusta comes back from visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Charles Robinson of Upper Washington Street. Miss Helen Tabor leaves for Lewiston to visit her aunt Mrs Thelma Verrill. Mrs Vaughan Smiley departs for Philadelphia after weeks with her parents Mr and Mrs Fred B Kittredge. Mr and Mrs Howard Steen spend a week at Bay Point with Mrs Steen's parents vacationing at Tumble Inn cottage.

Lillian Little Spare Somerville Mass Edrie] Little Turner Court Joseph Lausier Augusta Charles Robinson Upper Washington Street Helen Tabor David Tabor Trufant Street Lewiston Thelma Verrill Vaughan Smiley Philadelphia Fred B. Kittredge High Street Howard Steen Park Street Bay Point

Mrs Hill and Miss Hill Headed to Popham Beach Visit

Mrs. Fred B. Hill and Miss Mary A. Hill of 20 Middle Street Augusta travel to Popham Beach to visit Mrs. Francis Hill and family from this city who are spending the summer there.

Fred B. Hill Mary A. Hill Middle Street Augusta Popham Beach Francis Hill

Boston Women Attend Icebound at Lakewood Theatre

Mrs. Harry G. Deering, Mrs. Thomas S. Gibbons, Miss Mary F. Gibbons and Miss Molly Palmer of Boston traveled to Lakewood on Friday to see the performance of Icebound at the Lakewood Theatre.

Harry G. Deering Thomas S. Gibbons Mary F. Gibbons Molly Palmer Boston Lakewood Lakewood Theatre

Williamses Host House Warming at Small Point Beach

John W Williams of Baltimore arrives for a few weeks at his Summer home at Small Point Beach. Mr and Mrs Williams will entertain Saturday night a group of friends at Small Point to celebrate the completion of their new home there.

John W. Wiliams Baltimore

Bus Trip to Small Point with Clam Bake Picnic

The group traveled by bus to Small Point last Wednesday for an all day outing that featured a clam bake and a noon picnic. Attendees included Mrs. Annie Purington Malcolm, Mrs. Harry Knight, Miss Grace Trask, Mr. and Mrs. Humphrey Owen, Mrs. Zina B. Hunt and daughter, and Miss Bessie Hunt.

Small Point Annie Purington Malcolm Harry Knight Grace Trask Humphrey Owen Zina B. Hunt Bessie Hunt

Attendees at Buzzell's Swimming Bowl July 29

The guest list for the Buzzell's Swimming Bowl on Wednesday July 29 includes Miss Jeanette Shackford Miss Kathleen Leonard Miss Louise Stewart Miss Beatrice Duprey Miss Emily Jordan Miss Clarabel Quick Miss Susan Quick Mr and Mrs Carl Anderson James Jenkins Baer Connard Earl Cahoon Mr and Mrs Elwood Legard Miss Geraldine Stott Carl Dearborn Miss Helen Conley Elwood Toothaker Miss Winifred Aderton John Levya.

Buzzell's Jeanette Shackford Kathleen Leonard Louise Stewart Beatrice Duprey Emily Jordan Clarabel Quick Susan Quick Carl Anderson James Jenkins Baer Connard Earl Cahoon Elwood Legard Geraldine Stott Carl Dearborn Helen Conley Elwood Toothaker Winifred Aderton John Levya

Morse Family Returns After Month Stay in Bath

B W Morse of Ossining New York arrives in Bath Friday evening to join Mrs Morse and their son B Wyman Jr who have spent a month at the Morse homestead 1094 Washington street corner of Garden. Mrs Henry Fournier aunt of Mrs Morse and her cousin Miss Ruth Fournier and friend Elton Heining of Ossining have been guests. They all started back home by motor Saturday afternoon.

B. W. Morse Ossining N. Y Bath

Mrs Sewall Hosts Luncheon and Card Party

Mrs Mark W Sewall entertained with a luncheon Thursday noon at her Washington street home. In the afternoon guests played contract at the Bath Country club with attendees including Mrs Donald S Sewall and several out of town visitors.

Mark W. Sewall Washington Street Bath Country Club Donalds. Sewall George Nevens Boothbay Harbor R. M. Bickerstaff Paul Kind James Bailey Haddonfield N. J Anna Allen Plainfield Alfred Moses Scarsdale N. Y

Local Woman Farralyn Roberts Returns Home After Surgery

Miss Farralyn Roberts daughter of Mr and Mrs Chester Roberts of Maxwell Street has returned home from Bath Memorial Hospital after several days as a patient following a throat operation.

Farralyn Roberts Chester Roberts Maxwell Street Bath Memorial Hospital

Brown Family Returns From Visit In Virginia

Mr and Mrs Irving Brown of Portsmouth Virginia return after a three week visit with Mrs Melvin Ferris and Mrs Irving Brown of Park.

Miss Molly Palmer Returns From Boston Visit

Miss Molly Palmer of Boston formerly Bath returns home Saturday after a week's vacation with sister Mrs James Ledyard of Lincoln Street. Miss Palmer works at Old Colony Trust Co in Boston.

Molly Palmer Boston Bath James P. Ledyard Lincoln Street Miss Palmer Old Colony Trust Co

Afternoon Luncheon Hosts Noted Bath Guests

Mrs Sumner Sewall hosted a Friday noon luncheon at her Summer home at Small Point Beach. In the afternoon two tables of contract were played. Attending were Mrs Frederick H Kimball Mrs Rupert H Baxter Mrs John McInnes Mrs Arthur Sewall Mrs William D Sewall Mrs Clarence W Morse Miss Clare Coombs all of Bath Mrs St Clair Street of Kansas City Mo Mrs George S Dearborn and Miss Josephine Noel of New York.

Sumner Sewall Small Point Beach Frederick H. Kimball Rupert H. Baxter John McInnes Arthur Sewall William D. Sewall Clarence W. Morse Clare Coombs Bath St. Clair Street Kansas City George S. Dearborn Josephine Noel New York

Mrs Lawrence Martin and daughter return from Groton visit

Mrs Lawrence Martin and her daughter June return to Groton after visiting Mrs Martins parents Mr and Mrs Scots Ward of Harding.

Lawrence Martin June Groton, Conn

Mrs Wiseman Visits Family Amid Travel安排

Mrs. Marie Wiseman of the McGraw-Hill Publishing Co New York arrives for a weekend with her son Robert at Larrabee's Grove New Meadows after a Texas Centennial stay. She flew from San Antonio to Portland with layovers in Columbus and Newark and resumed duties in New York on Monday.

Marie Wiseman New York McGraw-Hill Publishing Co., Inc Robert Larrabee’s Grove New Meadows Wiseman Texas Centennial Dallas Fort Worth San Antonio Texas Portland Columbus Newark N. J

Local residents return from visits and travels

Mr and Mrs Harold Battison of West Somerville Mass return from a two week visit to Sebasco cottage with Mrs Reese Eby and Mr Eby in St Petersburg Fla. Mrs Chase Mellon and daughter arrive at Small Point Beach. Mrs Mellon joined by Mrs Stephen Millett for Palmer Mellon wedding in England. Mrs Joseph Caton and family return from Bath. Miss Lilian Caton known as Jean Caton, tours western and eastern cities. William Robson on vacation from New England Tel and Tel Co visits Ports mouth New Hampshire with daughters Madeline and Betty.

Harold Battison West Somerville Mass William Robson Madeline Betty Western Avenue Portsmouth N. H Joseph Caton Lilian Caton Joseph Jr Brooklyn Bath Miss Caton Jean Caton Mrs Chase Mellon New York Small Point Beach Mrs. Mellon Bremen England Stephen Millett Palmer Mellon

Miss Louise Robinson Heads to Somerville Visit

Miss Louise Robinson R N has finished a month with her parents Mr and Mrs Charles Robinson on upper Washington Street. She will travel to Somerville Massachusetts to stay with her cousin Mrs Elmer Pray for a few days before returning to Stamford Hospital where she serves as assistant superintendent.

Louise Robinson R. N Charles Robinson Upper Washington Street Somerville Mass Elmer Pray Stamford Hospital

Family party and outing at Pemaquid Fort July 29

A delightful family gathering at Pemaquid Fort on July 29 included Mrs. William Yule Miss Elizabeth Dunbar Walter Dunbar Mr and Mrs Charles Robinson Mrs Ralph Dunbar Mrs James Tabor Miss Louise Bucknam Alfred Bucknam Miss Louise Robinson R N Stamford Conn Mrs Joseph Laisier Augusta Mr and Mrs Elmer Clark and son Elmer St Petersburg Fla guest John Neagley St Petersburg A clambake picnic lunch and afternoon outdoor sports and swimming were on the program.

Pemaquid Fort William Yule Elizabeth Dunbar Walter Dunbar Charles Robinson Ralph Dunbar James Tabor Louise Bucknam Alfred Bucknam City Louise Robinson R. N Stamford, Conn Joseph Lausier Augusta Elmer ‘Clark Elmer St. Petersburg Fla John Neagley

Auburn Woman Visits Sister Over Weekend

Mrs. Raymond Stevens of Manley street Auburn spent the weekend with her sister Mrs. Winfield Ham of Union street.

Raymond Stevens Manley Street Auburn Winfield Ham Union Street

Social guests visit Blaine Mansion in Augusta

Miss Lottie Wilson of Coat street and Mrs Allan B Smith of Bristol Conn were guests of Mrs Louis J Brann and Mrs William H Doherty at the Blaine Mansion in Augusta. Mrs Doherty is the former Miss Marjorie Brann.

Lottie Wilson Coat Street Allan B. Smith Bristol, Conn Louis J. Brann William H. Doherty Blaine Mansion Augusta Doherty Marjorie Brann

Mrs Green Visits Bath During Boston Real Estate Visit

Mrs. Lionel D. Green of 19 Hazelton Street Mattapan Massachusetts visited Bath on Saturday to see her husband a Boston real estate broker involved with the new building on the old City Hall lot. She called on Mrs. Louis Petlock of 22 Franklin Street during her trip.

Lionel D. Green Hazelton Street Mattapan Mass Bath Boston Old City Hall Green Louis Petlock Franklin Street

Miss Rose Weinblatt Leaves Bath After Visit

Miss Rose Weinblatt of Providence formerly of this city departed Bath on Thursday after a brief stay with her father Moses H. Weinblatt and friends. She stayed with Mrs. Robert E. Linekin at 10 Franklin Street and earlier lived a week at the Forest and Stream club in Wilmington, VI. She works in the Sears, Roebuck and Co. office in Pawtucket, Rhode Island.

Rose Weinblatt Providence R. I Bath Moses H. Weinblatt Robert E. Linekin Franklin Street Forest and Stream Club Wilmington Sears Roe‘buck and Co Pawtucket

Bath Summer Visitors Return Home From King's Point

Mrs Stanley Peterson and daughter Audrey of Portsmouth New Hampshire have returned after a two week visit with her parents Mr and Mrs Carl Meister of Washington Street at Kings Point on the New Meadows where the Meisters have occupied a cottage for July Also returning to Bath this week are Mr and Mrs Meister and their daughter Mrs Maurice Roderick and daughters Maurice and Jane and son Donald of Jackson Heights New York who were staying the summer with them

Stanley Peterson Audrey Portsmouth N. H Carl C. Meister Washington Street King’s Point New Meadows Meister Maurice Roderick Maurice Jane Donald Jackson Heights N.Y Bath

Mrs Roscoe Savage Guest of Sister in Mechanic Street

Mrs Roscoe Savage of Boston is a guest of her sister Mrs Frank G Reed of Mechanic street.

Roscoe Savage Boston Frank G. Reed Mechanic Street

McFaddens Return After Boston Visit

Mr and Mrs Roscoe P McFadden have returned from a short trip spent with their son George A McFadden 2nd in Boston.

Roscoe P. McFadden George A. McFadden Boston

Visitors and residents make rounds across cities

Mrs Theodore J Tourangeau and daughter Dolores of New York City visit Mr and Mrs Howard Rogers of Milan Street. Mrs Howard P Hill and twin sons Donald and David of Saco arrive to see Mrs Hill's mother Mrs Frank G Reed of Mechanic Street. Warren of Berlin New Hampshire and Mrs Carlton W Lowell and daughter Mary of Pine Street spend Thursday at Old Orchard Beach. H Seymour Ross president of Emerson College Boston and his daughter Mrs Frederick Darrow and Mr Darrow of Freedom New Hampshire visit Bath. Mr and Mrs Stanwood Gilman and son William Stanwood of Small Point, formerly of the city, are in Mapleton for a few weeks with Mrs Winnie Whitehead confined at home to 1075 High Street.

Earl B. Lermond Charles Mary Aston Lermond Warren Sidney B. Lermond Lermond Theodore J. Tourangeau Dolores New York City Howard Rogers Milan Street Howard P. Hill Donald and David Saco Harry Bartlett Berlin, N. H Carlton W. Lowell Pine Street Old Orchard Beach H. Seymour Ross Emerson College Boston Frederick Darrow Mr. Darrow Freedom, N. H Bath Stanwood Gilman William Stanwood Small Point Mapleton Manley Breck New York Duer D. Breck Small Point Beach

York Teacher Kenneth Nason Vacationing at Mother's Home

Kenneth W. Nason a York teacher is spending his vacation at his mother Mrs Wentworth Nason home 7 Bath Street.

Kenneth W. Nason York Wentworth Nason Bath Street

Jaquith Family Leaves for Week at West Cottage

Mr and Mrs Harrison Jaquith and their children June Harry and Richard of Covina left for a vacation at the Rit Cottage in West.

Harrison Jaquith June Harry Richard G Covin Rit West

Oscar Wright Visit Highlights North Bath

Mr. days' percent with their Oscar Wright in North Bath notes a local social or business event. Readers see Wright mingling with community figures and guests in a small town setting.

Mr. Days Oscar Wright North Bath

Miss Barbara Lou Deering Returns From Visit

Miss Barbara Lou Deering daughter of Mr and Mrs Gardiner B R Deering of Turfier Court has returned from a brief visit with Mr and Mrs Roy Shackferd at Bhich Pont.

Barbara Lou Deering Gardiner BR. Deering Turfier Court Roy Shackferd Bhich Pont

Miss Shirley Wilson Visits Cousin in Washington

Miss Shirley Wilson of Medford Massachusetts visits her cousin Miss Laura Craft of Washington street. Both families are named in the social note as part of local society circles.

Shirley Wilson EF. S. Wilson Medford, Mass Laura Craft William J. Craft Washington Street

Relatives guests at Turner's court residence

Rev. Henry Stevenson and his daughters Dorothy and Muriel of New York join Mrs Frances J. Pope of Yorkers New York as guests of Mrs. Carlton Rice at Turner Court.

Henry Stevenson Dorothy Muriel George Hauser Frances J. Pope Yorkers N. Y Pope Carlton Rice Turner Court

Portland couple return after visit with Milan Street kin

Mr and Mrs Charles E Doten of Portland came back Thursday evening after a short visit with Mrs Doten s sister Mrs Whitman Mitchell and the Mitchell family of Milan street

Charles E. Doten Portland

Mrs Gannon Visits Friends in Manchester and St. Johnsbury

Mrs. Lewis F. Gannon, formerly of this city, spends winters in Manchester New Hampshire with her son Eugene Gannon and summers in East St. Johnsbury Vermont with her son Louis A. Gannon. She has arrived for a visit with Mr and Mrs Clifford Wilband at their High Street home.

Lewis F. Gannon Manchester N. H Eugene Gannon East St. Johnsbury Louis A. Gannon Clifford Wilband High Street

Smith Family Visits Beverly After 15 Years Abroad

Mr and Mrs Walter Smith and their son Elmer Smith U S Marines have returned to Beverly Massachusetts after a visit with cousins Edwin W Parris and wife on Washington Street Elmer has not been home in 15 years due to service around the world Mrs Rebecca Rogers of Richmond is visiting Mrs Fannie F Wilson of Bedford Street 19A

Walter Smith Elmer Smith U. S Beverly Mass Rebecca Rogers Richmond Fannie F. Wilson Bedford Street

Local Visitors From Camden And Allston

The Misses Marion and Catherine Bridges of Camden visit their aunt and uncle Mr and Mrs E F Bridges at 39 Chestnut Street. Howard and Miss Margaret Norton of Allston Mass visit their aunt and uncle, Mr and Mrs E F Bridges at 38 Chestnut Street. Miss Alice R Sturtevant of Portland is staying two weeks with her parents Mr and Mrs W E Sturtevant on Washington Street.

Marion and Catherine Bridges Camden Mrs. E. F. Bridges Chestnut Street Howard Margaret Norton Allston Mass E. F Bridges Alice R. Sturtevant Portland Mrs W.E. Sturtevant Washington Street

Mrs Harry C Carpenter Takes Two Week Vacation

Mrs Harry C Carpenter of the Merchants Profit Sharing Stamp Co. leaves Saturday for a two week vacation at Boothbay Harbor.

Harry C. Carpenter The Merchants Profit Sharing Stamp Co Boothbay Harbor

Mrs Howarth Visites Mother in Fall River

Mrs Alfred Howarth attorney at law in Fall River Mass visits her mother Mrs Martha E Kateon of 18 Wesley street. Mrs Howarth was formerly Miss Margaret I Kateon. Mr and Mrs Lester W Munsey and son David of Pittsfield Ma and Mrs Alexander Munsey of Dresden have returned after visiting Mr Munseys brother Herbert Munsey at Days Ferry. Miss Eleanor R Gediman daughter of Mr and Mrs Arthur W Gediman leaves Sunday for two weeks at Camp Wyconda Belgrade Lakes as a tenderfoot in Wild Rose troop.

Alfred Howarth Fall River, Mass Martha E. Kateon Wesley Street Howarth Margaret I. Kateon Lester W. Munsey David Pittsfield Mass Alexander Munsey Dresden Mr. Munsey Herbert Munsey Day's Ferry Eleanor R. Gediman Arthur W. Gediman Camp Wyconda Belgrade Lakes Wild Rose Troop

Wotton CPA Visits Mother in City

George C. Wotton a CPA with Stewart Watts Bollong arrived from Boston to spend three weeks with his mother Mrs George C Wotton of 721 Washington street. The visitor is employed by the public accounting firm.

George C. Wotton Boston Washington Street Wotton Stewart, Watts & Bollong, Public Accountants

Camp Laughing Soon selects operetta for campers

Miss Janet Bridgham a senior councillor at Camp Laughing Soon East Waterboro helped choose the nautical operetta The Jolly Tars for presentation by campers on Saturday evening.

Janet Bridgham East Waterboro

Grandson Frederick Hayward Jr Visits Astles in Littleton N H

Frederick Hayward Jr of Upper Washington Street traveled to Littleton New Hampshire to visit his grandparents Mr and Mrs Will Astle after joining them on a visit with Mr and Mrs Hayward for several days.

Frederick Hayward, Jr Upper Washington Street Littleton N. H Will Astle Hayward

Miss Irma Gilman Guests of Mrs Rice in Mechanic Street

Miss Irma Gilman a Waverly Mass teacher on summer vacation with her father William Gilman of Small Point and house guest Miss Hawkins of Belmont were recent guests of Mrs Howard Rice of Mechanic Street.

Irma Gilman Waverly Mass William Gilman Small Point Miss Hawkins Belmont Howard Rice Mechanic Street

Tampa Woman Leaves Bath After Visit With Margolis Family

Mrs. Sidney Bernstein of Tampa and her children Evelyn and Melvin Gerald left Bath after staying with Maurice and Mrs Margolis at 22 Cobb road. They plan to visit relatives in New York before returning to Tampa.

Sidney Bernstein Evelyn Melvin Gerald Tampa Fla Bath Maurice Margolis Margolis Cobb Road New York

Mrs Wilmer Voorhees Joins Scout Training in Plymouth Mass

Mrs Wilmer I Voorhees of 42 Bedford Street left Wednesday for Plymouth Massachusetts to attend the First National Girl Scout Training School. She will spend two weeks taking the general course at Popham Beach during the summer.

Wilmer I. Voorhees Bedford Street Popham Beach Plymouth Mass

Norwich visitors include Larrabee and Nero

Mr. Harold D. Larrabee and Miss Mary Ellen Nero of Norwich Connecticut visit relatives in Bath. Larrabee, once a Bath boy, left the city about forty years ago and now serves as superintendent of the Eastern division of the Light and Power Co. in Norwich.

Harold D. Larrabee Mary Ellen Nero Norwich Conn Larrabee the Light & Power Co

Scout Camp Trip for Miss Inez Kennerson

Miss Inez Kennerson of 148 North Street left Sunday for Camp Wy Conda a Girl Scout Camp at Belgrade Lakes. She is secretary of Pine Tree troop No. 1 and went with her parents Mr and Mrs Ralph N Kennerson and Mr and Mrs Linwood F Carr the latter captain of Pine Tree troop.

Inez Kennerson North Street Wyconda Belgrade Lakes Miss Kennerson Pine Tree Troop Ralph N. Kennerson Linwood F. Carr

Mrs Lemont Family Returns From Bar Harbor Trip

Mrs. Harry W. Lemont of Garden street and her sister Mrs Emil Ringbergh with Mr Ringbergh and daughter Miss Virginia of Arlington returned from an automobile trip to Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park.

Harry W. Lemont Garden Street Emil G. Ringbergh Ringbergh Virginia Arlington Bar Harbor Acadia National Park Billerica Mass

Boothbay Harbor Visit By Mr and Mrs Page

Mrs Boyd and Mr and Mrs Clifton Page travel with three children Elfet Hardee and pails of Indianapolis to visit Mr and Mrs E Page at their summer home in Boothbay Harbor. Afterward they will stay with relatives in Swanton Vermont.

Clifton O. Page Elfét, Hardee and Pails Indianapolis Ind E. Page Boothbay Harbor Boothbay

Visit of Stéphen Gallant from Albany to Bath

Stéphen Gallant and his family of Albany New York are visiting friends in the city for a few days. Gallant is a former Bath man and is staying with local acquaintances during the visit.

Stéphen Gallant Allany N. Y Mr. Gallam

Boothbay Harbor Youth Competes in Carnival Day Events

Mark W. Sewall son of Mr and Mrs Donekt 8 Sewall of Boothbay Harbor joined Carnival day at Walter Burgell s pool. Events featured German Olympic gymnasts fancy diving muscular marvels water circus clown troupe fire diving water polo exhibition and rhythmic gymnastic dancers with Sewall participating.

Mark W. Sewall

Mrs Fenno Hoffman and Family Visit Small Point Beach Club

Mrs Fenno Hoffman and her three sons Harrison Fenno Jr and William and daughter Helen of Radnor New Jersey arrived to spend several weeks at the Small Point Beach club house as guests for the season.

Fenno Hoffman Harrison, Fenno, Jr William Helen Radnor, N. J Small Point Beach Club

Residents Return From Coastal Vacations And Visits

Rev and Mrs Louis A Dole with children Gertrude Louise and George return to Fryeburg after a month at Fisher cottage Popham Beach. Mr and Mrs Stanley W Pierce and two sons Walter and Reed depart Richmond VA after two weeks with sister Mrs Robert B Hatch Washington Street. Mrs William D Sewall hosts Miss Jane Cushing Miss Alys Thompson Charles E Cushing and Miss Mary Morris Cleveland OH at luncheon at Summer home Small Point Beach. Mrs Morris S Povich 980 Middle Street recently returned from Bar Harbor with her mother Mrs Nathan Povich and sister Mrs Benjamin F Mensh and little son Nathan of Washington DC.

Louis A. Dole Gertrude Louise George Fryeburg Fisher Popham Beach Stanley W. Pierce Walter and Reed Richmond Robert B. Hatch Washington Street William D. Sewall Jane Cushing Alys Thompson Charles E. Cushing Mary Morris Cleveland, O Small Point Beach Morris

Summer Visitors From Pa Va Maine and New York

Osborn Coates and family from Balla Pa arrive to spend summer with Rev Harri son Wright. Miss Jane Quimby visits New York after staying with Mrs Edward C Curtis at Small Point. Richmond Va family visits sister Mrs Robert Hatch in Augusta guests of Fred R Lord at Lake Cobbesseecontee and attend Boothbay Harbor water carnival with Bowdoin schoolmates Pierce and Lord.

Stanley W. Pierce Richmond Robert B. Hatch Washington Street Fred R. Lord Augusta Lord Lake Cobbesseecontee Boothbay Harbor Walter Buzzell’s Pierce Bowdoin

Hardin couple to vacation at Sebasco Estates

Rev and Mrs Edwin D Hardin of Massena N Y left City after a reception at Hotel Sedgwick to begin six weeks vacation at Sebasco Estates Mrs Hardin formerly led Winter Street Church and now serves Massena Congregational Church Mary Morris of Cleveland visits Cosmo club house Mrs St Clair Street of Kansas City stays at Small Point Beach club house Hon S D Rice Guilford visits Wesley Parsonage Chief Joseph W Randlette of Richmond attended the International Fire Chiefs Association convention in Toronto last week

Edwin D. Hardin Massena N. Y Sedgwick Sebasco Estates Hardin Winter Street Massena Congregational Church S. D. Rice Guilford Ernest Heywood Wesley Parsonage Union Street Joseph W. Randlette Richmond International Fire Chiefs’ Association Toronto

Bath visitors and travelers in Maine and beyond

Miss Louise Fuller and Miss Marion Lowery left for Northam pton Mass after three weeks at the Hotel Sedgwick. James Levine of the Bath post office is on vacation with Mrs Levine and daughter Rose at Candy's Harbor. Mr and Mrs William E Shaughnessy of Pedro Maquis Canal Zone Panama, formerly of Bath, visit with sister in Saco and plan a White Mountains Bath trip then a fort night in Bath. Shaughnessy, on 84 days leave, was a polo favorite in the city. They arrived in New York City two weeks ago and toured the South before Maine.

James Levine Bath William E. Shaugh‘nessy Pedro Maquis Canal Zone Panama Shaughnessy Edward Rich Saco White Mountains Canal New York City South Maine

Shaw and Stagg Family Trip Through Bath

Mr. and Mrs Charles P Shaw and Mrs Lewis F P Stagg traveled through Bath on Monday from Wentworth New Hampshire to Rockland. Shaw’s old home at 22 North Street is now owned by Henry E Bickle. The Shaws have two children at a Wentworth summer camp and plan to visit the Stagg children at their camp over East.

Charles P. Shaw Lewis FP. Stagg Bath Wentworth N. H Rockland Mr. Shaw North Street Henry E. Bickle Shaws Stagg

Oliver guests extend stay on Center Street

Mrs Murtaugh and her son Thomas Jr have been summer guests of Mr and Mrs Thomas Oliver on Center Street and will return to New York with the Olivers next week.

Thomas Oliver Center Street Murtaugh Thomas, Jr Oliver New York

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Roger Pierce Allen Clarke Farmingdale Grace Bishop Charles I. Madden Alice Sturtevant Edwin S. Thing Albert Pinkham George Darrah Alice Morris S. Povich Canada Montreal Niagara Falls Mohawk Trail Albert Henderson Merrymeeting Bay Bowdoinham Charles FP. Henderson Frederick Thornton Melvin Herbert Pierce Fred Carlton Florence Carlton Josie Cunningham Charles Humnewell Sagadahoc Ferry George Carlton Jack George, Jr Carltons Woolwich Mr. Carlton Jason A. Merrill Lower Washington Street Kennebunkport Aubrey Steen James Aubrey, Jr Five Islands Harry W. Crosman Camp Brokus Cynthia Anna Moses George Buchanan Schenectady, N. Y L. Houghton Kimball Susan N. Ballou William R. Kimball Marion Martin New Maine National Republican Committee Whitman Mitchell Elliot and Emery Mitchell Charles Mitchell Bramhall Street Phyllis Col George A. Baker Mr. Baker Sherman Street Edward Covel West Newton Ralph C. Covel Covel Lovell and Covel Candy Manufacturers Stanley P. Jensen Hartford Harold Cutting Spring Street Mr. Cutting Samuel Lancaster Chester Plant John Howe Bernice Sturtevant Carrie Cary Wert Irving Brown Brown Melvin Ferris Winnie Whitehead Arthur C. Norton Boyd Osborne Coates Osborne, Jr Sybil Marie Balla Harrison Wright Jane Quimby Edward C. Curtis Louise Fuller Marion Lowery Northampton
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