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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1953

Page

5

Social notes recount Bath residents travels and visitors

Mr and Mrs Ralph Kenner of 148 North street travel through Canada visiting Niagara Falls Ottawa Parliament buildings and Champlain Vermont before returning. Harold Holmes formerly of Bath is a patient in Portsmouth NH hospital. Mr and Mrs John Parke Allen hosted family in Bath then moved to Hartsdale NY. Others host guests from Cambridge Mass and Topsham while Thimble club members meet at Indian Gub estate.

Ralph Kenner North Street Michigan Sarnia Canada Niagara Falls Ottawa Parliament Buildings Vermont Champlain Kennergan Bath Iron Works Harold Holmes Kittery Bath Portsmouth, N. H

Vaughn Overman Family Visit Noted in Exeter

Rev and Mrs Vaughn Overman of Exeter New Hampshire spent two days with Mrs Anns parents Rev and Mrs Charles R Sims of North Street.

Vaughn Overman Exeter N. H Mrsan Charles R. Sims North Treet

Hayes Family Guests Return Home After Staten Island Visit

Mr and Mrs Mark Hayes and their sons Gary and Mark Junior of Staten Island New York have been guests for two weeks staying with Hayes on Washburn Street and will return home Saturday morning.

Mark Hayes Gary Mark, Jr Staten Island, N Hayes Washburn Street

Georgetown Weekend Visit From Old Friends Revealed

A family gathering in Georgetown featured Col and Mrs. Stanley C. atnde with guests Col. Strout and Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Miller of Providence. Mrs. Edward Stiness and Mrs. Frank Staples hosted at 15 North Street as they hosted summer visitors from Providence and Memoirs of Louise Morse. The group toured the White Mountains during the weekend before departing Monday.

Col Mrs Stanley C. Atnde Apna Col. Strout I Mn Maurice Miller James Providence R. L Edward Stiness Frank Staples Stiness North Street Mon- Poke Street Whale Wite Mountains Miller Louise Morse Grove Street Staples Siiness

Hendersons Visit Bath in Return to Girlhood Home

Mr and Mrs J P Henderson of Needham Mass visited Bath during Fosbees after Kevins returned from a trip to Mrs Mexdarise s girlhood home, a place she had not seen in nearly five decades. While in Bath they called on locals and toured landmarks.

J. P. Henderson Needham Mass Bath Kevins

Mrs Constance Tardiff Resides With Bath Clergy Couple

Miss Constance Tardiff of Lewiston has moved to Bath to live with Rev. and Mrs. Richard J. Schaper on Washington Street, joining the local community.

Constance Tardiff Lewiston Bath Richard J. Schaper Washington Street

Whit taker couple announce birth at Memorial Hospital

Mr and Mrs Dale Whit taker of 83 Denny road announce the birth of a daughter Friday morning at Memorial Hospital. The baby weighed six pounds seven and a half ounces. Mrs Whit taker is the former Betty Noftall daughter of Mr and Mrs James J Noftall of 5 Valley road.

Dale B. Whittaker Denny Road Memorial Hospital Whittaker Betty Noftall James J. Noftall Valley Road

Miss Collette Beers at Camp Wayaka Lake Thomp son

Miss Collette Beers daughter of Mrs Gladys Beers of 41 Court Street is spending two weeks at Camp Wayaka on Lake Thompson.

Collette Beers Gladys Beers Court Street Camp Wayaka Lake Thompson

Hutchins Couple Return From Motor Trip Abroad

Mr and Mrs Erwin Hutchins of Waldoboro return from a motor tour to Painted Post New York Coshocton Ohio and Toronto Canada They visited Toronto as guests of Mrs Hutchins sister and husband Mr and Mrs Fred Stickney who will accompany them to Brunswick They will stay briefly with Mrs Hutchins parents Mr and Mrs William Craft in Washington street.

Erwin Hutchins Waldoboro Laura Harrington Painted Post N. Y Coshocton Ohio Toronto Hutchins Fred Stickney Brunswick

Miss Doreen White Visited Relatives in Brunswick

Miss Doreen White of Brunswick visited her uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs Richard Minot at 4 Andrews Road. James W Voorhees an engineer with the Texas Steamship Co left Wednesday for Aberdeen Nova Scotia to join Mrs Voorhees and daughter Margaret after visiting his parents on Bedford Street. Mrs Voorhees and Margaret spent weeks with her parents Angus Matheson and after two weeks vacation for Mr Voorhees the family will return to 3 Page Street. Mrs Carrie Fuller and Mrs Harry Young with mother Mrs David N Heald drove to York for a day outing.

Doreen White Brunswick Richard Minot Andrews Road James W. Voorhees Texas Steamship Co Aberdeen N. S Carrie Fuller Harry Young David N. Heald York

Nightingale Club Supper at Wiscasset Inn

One evening recently the Nightingale club enjoyed a supper party at Wiscasset Inn with a reserved dining room section. After the meal the group went to Bath to Mrs. Joseph Cyr and Miss Mary Perry at Center street extension where the evening was spent with contract. All members attended except Mrs. Ralph O. Dale who was out of state.

Nightingale Club Wiscasset Inn Bath Joseph Cyr Mary Perry Center Street Ralph O. Dale

Milliken Family Returns Home From New York City

Ralph Milliken and his son Bruce have returned to their Bedford street residence after visiting in New York City.

Ralph Milliken Bruce Bedford Street New York City

Birthday Party for Master Lee Chamberland at Foster's Point

Mrs Walter Upham hosted a birthday gathering at her Foster's Point cottage for her nephew Master Lee Chamberland son of Mr and Mrs Robert Chamberland of Topsham. A cake was cut and gifts were given to Lee with emphasis on family presence including his grandmother Mrs Bird Sellenbarger of Topsham formerly of Bath.

Walter Upham Floral Street Lee Chamberland Robert Chamberland Topsham Foster's Point Lee Amor Bird Shellenbarger Bath

Highland youth returns from Haverhill visit

Robert Bruce of Highland street has come back from Haverhill Massachusetts after several weeks as a guest of his cousins Mr. and Louis Thackeray and family.

Robert Bruce Francis Bruce Highland Street Haverhill Mass Mr. and Louis Thackeray

Family returns from Bowery cottage vacation in Maine

Mr and Mrs Allen Atwood and daughter Beth of Alexandria Virginia have come home after a vacation at the Bowers cottage on Back River at Hells Gates with Mr and Mrs John Atwood of Winship Street. Morse High School graduate and WWII veteran Mr Atwood served overseas in the nation’s capital. Rebecca Bickmore of Rockland visits Bath for two weeks as guest of Mrs Harold Hart. Roscoe P McFadden and Carrie Hail rode the Stardust cruise out of Boothbay but rough seas forced a change of plans to a nearer voyage with many passengers ill and the ship cutting the trip to Seguin.

Allen Atwood Beth Alexandria Bowers Cotage Back River Hells Gates Mr. Atwood John Atwood Winship Street Morse High School Washington, D.C Rebecca Bickmore Rockland Bath Iy Ogyabel Harold Hart Denny Road Roscoe P. McFadden Carrie Hail Middle Street Boothbay Seguin

Visit Enlivens East Sumner and Bucksport Tour

Mrs Jason A Merill from Washington Street travels to East Sumner and Bucksport for a visit. Arthur G W and son Arthur G Jr reside in Center NY at William Dean cottage in Sabine. Dexter White of New York joins them. Vietta Gay of Bath is remembered as Mrs W. Ralph Gay of Granite Street is a sibling. Mrs R H Brown and daughter of Damariscotta visit Mr and Mrs Eugene Sprague of Richardson Street. One male relative is homebound due to illness. long-time employee at Hilyard's Pharmacy.

Jason A. Merill Washington Street East Sumner Bucksport Arthur G. W Arthur G. Jr Center N. Y William Dean Sabine Dexter White New York C. Vietta Gay Bath Ralph Gay Granite Street R. H. Brown Eugene Sprague Richardson Street Hilyard’s Pharmacy

Jazz singer Jeanne Cramer at Orr's Island church concert

Mrs Jeanne Cramer soloist at Orrs Island Methodist church concert on Tuesday evening. Mr and Mrs John Preney and sons enjoy a week at a cottage in South Bristol while Mr Preney vacations from Bath Iron Works. They hosted Thursday guests Mr and Mrs Leonard Thombs and sons Burleigh and David of Union street. Mr and Mrs Edwin Pinson Jr of North Edgecomb, formerly of Bath, were Wednesday guests of cousins Mr and Mrs Walter Beane of Georgetown Center.

Jeanne Cramer Beacon Street Orr's Island Methodist Church John Preney John Roger Snow Park South Bristol Preney Bath Iron Works Leonard Thombs Burleigh and David Union Street Edwin Pinson, Jr North Edgecomb Bath Walter Beane Georgetown Center

Mrs Brewster Sedgwick Family Return From Visit

Mrs Ruth Dale of Birmingham Michigan visits with her daughter Mrs Brewster Sedgwick and daughters Diane and Gail. They return home with Mrs Dale who will stay as a guest. Raymond Parks returns from Camp Hines noting he passed the month of July.

Brewster Sedgwick Ruth Dale Diane Gail Birmingham Mich Raymond Parks E. Raymond Parks Edward Street Camp Hines Raymond

Social notes from Pocasset and Fredericton visits

Mrs Grace Carroll arrived Friday from Pocasset Mass to stay with Mrs Robert Harndon on High street and visit friends. Miss Jean Shumway and Miss Susan Bates returned to 992 High Street after a three week visit in Fredericton and Boiestown New Brunswick. Commander Paul Miller USN retired and Mrs Miller of Annapolis Maryland returned after several days with Commander Millers brother and wife Justus Miller at their summer home Birch Point.

Grace Carroll Pocasset Mass Andrew Sandquist Robert Harndon High Street Jean Shumway Susan Bates Fredericton Boiestown N. B Commader Paul Miller USN

Miss Sally Lane Sewall Returns to NYC Hospital

Miss Sally Lane Sewall resumes work at the Children's Hospital in New York City after a month at home.

Sally Lane Sewall Children’s Hospital New York City

Pushard Family Visit to Kin and Oliver in City

Mr and Mrs Henry J Pushard of Wason D C arrived Thursday for a visit with Mr and Mrs Arthur Kin of Edgett street and another sister Mrs Jennie Oliver of Bedford street.

Henry J. Pushard Wason D. C

Mrs OBrien departs for Washington after Seattle visit

Mrs John OBrien leaves Sunday for her Washington DC home following a visit with sister and brother in law Commander and Mrs Edward Neill of Green street, marking a brief family reunion before travel.

John O'Brien Washington, D.C Edward Neill Green Street

Mrs Ruth Strack Spends Summer At Home In New York

Mrs Ruth Strack employed in New York City is spending the summer at her 1300 on Street home and will return after Labor Day.

Ruth Strack New York City

Mrs Mae Hagan Dies in Bath After Visit With Daughter

Mrs Mae Hagan of Georgetown Center died Friday in Bath surrounded by friends after recently ending a visit in North Edgecomb with her daughter Mrs Carrie Carlisle.

Mae Hagan Georgetown Center Bath North Edgecomb Carrie Carlisle

Mrs Lermond and daughter visit Winnegance relatives

Mrs. Herbert Lermond and her daughter Carol of Wiscasset were Wednesday guests of Mrs. Lermond's parents, Mr and Mrs Walter Morse, at Winnegance.

Herbert Lermond Carol of

Nickersons Visit Relatives During New England Trip

Mr and Mrs Guy Nickerson of St Petersburg Florida have been guests of Mrs Nickersons sister and husband Mr and Mrs Frank Allegrin of 55 High Street. They left on Wednesday for Brunswick to visit Nickerson relatives. They are on vacation visiting in New England.

Guy Nickerson St. Petersburg Fla Nickerson Frank Allegrin 55 High Street Brunswick Mr. Nickerson New England

Mrs Merle Niles Visits Bay Point Cottage Guests

Mrs Merle Niles of Middle Street stayed with her sister and husband Mr and Mrs Andrew Butterfield at their cottage at Bay Point for a few days.

Merle Niles Middle Street Andrew Butterfield Bay Point

Mrs Raymond Oliver Hosts Guests At Bath Visit

Mrs Raymond Oliver served dessert and coffee as guests arrived at one work a cone. Visitors included Mrs Frank Smith of West Newton Massachusetts and Mrs Ione Daley of California visiting Bath relatives.

Raymond Oliver Frank Smith West Newton Mass Ione Daley California Bath

Spauldings Return From Canadian Motor Trip

Mr and Mrs Edwin Spaulding and daughter Andria of Sayreville New Jersey returned home after a motor trip through the Canadian provinces. Edwin Spaulding took vacation and visited his mother Mrs Jessie Spaulding and sister Miss Grace Baker on Washington Street. They found their trip to be very interesting visiting many famous spots.

Edwin Spaulding Andria Sayreville N. J Ulding Jessie Aulding Grace Baker Washington Street

Boothbay Harbor native Louis Young returns to Miles Memorial Hospital

Louis Young of Boothbay Harbor, a former Washington Street resident, has reentered Miles Memorial Hospital in Damariscotta as a surgical patient.

Louis Young Boothbay Harbor Washington Street Miles Memorial Hospital Damariscotta

Mrs Miller and George Lander Visit Bath Friends

Mrs Roy Miller and George Lander of Quincy returned home Thursday after a several day visit with Mrs Fred Cook of Union Street Court. Mrs Miller is a former Bath resident who took the occasion to contact all of her friends.

Roy Miller George Lander Quincy Meee Lowing Fred Cook Union Street Court Miller Bath

Belanger Family Guests Stay With Mitchells in Milan Street Visit

Mr and Mrs Leon Belanger and daughter Bonnie of West Bath were recent guests of Mrs Belanger s aunt and uncle Mr and Mrs Whitman Mitchell for Milan Street residents.

Leon Belanger Bonnie West Bath Belanger Whitman Mitchell Milan Street

Hoopers Plan Visit With Ames in Dummer Street

Mr and Mrs Harvey A Hooper of Gardiner will return home Saturday after a two week visit with Mrs Hoopers sister and husband Mr and Mrs Hobart Ames of Dummer Street.

Harvey A. Hooper Gardiner

Washington couple guests of Bath area family

Mrs. Fayette Branch and her son Geoffrey from Washington DC visit her parents Dr. and Mrs. Milton C. Stephenson in Wiscasset, former Bath residents. Dr Branch flew in from Washington to spend the weekend with them.

Fayette Branch Geoffrey Washington, D. C Milton C. Stephenson Wiscasset Bath Dr. Branch Washington

Bath society notes include visiting relatives and traveling guests

Miss Nannette Pomeroy of Waltham arrives for an indefinite visit with Mrs. Henry G. Shaw of Oak Street. Mr. and Mrs. John Darlington of Madison, N J, spend several days in Bath. Mrs. Edward T. Hetzler of New York City visits with Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Sewall in Bath before visiting Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd F. Sewall at Small Point. Harold Allen plans a vacation with his family. Mrs. John Konen and son John Francis return to Fords, N J after visiting Mr. and Mrs. William Hart of Arrowsic. Dr. and Mrs. Niles L. Perkins Jr of Bingham, soon to move to Bath, guests of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Milliken. Dr. Perkins joins BIW as new physician. Miss Virginia Parker of Alfred J. Driscoll and daughter of Haddonfield, N J attends Governors Convention in Seattle and meets the Governor and first lady at Timberlake Lodge.

Nannette Pomeroy George Heroy Waltham Mass Henry G. Shaw Oak Street Edward T. Hetzler New York City Arthur Sewall Washington Street Lloyd F. Sewall Small Point John Konen John Francis Fords N. J Niles L. Perkins, Jr Bingham Bath Robert Milliken Dr. Perkins The BIW Virginia Parker John Parker Alfred J. Driscoll Haddonfield Seattle Wash Timberlake Lodge Maine Burton M. Cross

Wedding of Leslie Sh ame and Miss Marjorie Sunday

Mrs Arthuroer road attended the wedding of their nephew Leslie Shame and Miss Marjorie Sunday held at four o clock Rev Leslie Res of South Attleboro Mass former pastor of the Freeport church performed the ceremony Accompanying Mr and Mrs Johnson to the wedding and reception were Mr Mrs Herman Johnson and sons Galen and Philip of Bangor weekend guests at the Bath home

Arthur Leslie Shame Marjorie Leslie R.es South Attleboro Mass Freeport Church Johnson Herman Johnson Galen Philip Bangor Bath

Mrs Drake and Family Stay in Hing ham Massachusetts

Mrs. Frederick E. Drake Jr. and children from Grove Street are spending a few days in Hing ham Massachusetts with a relative.

Frederick E. Drake, Jr Er'ck Grove Street Hingham Mass

Portland couple callers in Bath during Maine coast trip

Dr and Mrs Langdon T Thaxter of Portland were call ers in Bath Saturday while on a Maine coast boating trip. Their son Kimball Thaxter is convalescing satisfactorily from a broken hip suffered on a Rumford construction job. after hospitalization in Rumford he is now a patient at Maine General Hospital in Portland.

Langdon T. Thaxter Portland Bath Maine Kimball Thaxter Rumford Maine General Hospital

Mr and Mrs Frank Techiera Visit Naples With Son

Mr and Mrs Frank Techiera and their son Paul from Cottage street drove to Naples for a day trip on Sunday.

Frank Techiera Paul Cottage Street Naples

Miss Armand Cormier Returns From New Brunswick Trip

Miss Armand Cormier daughter of Mr and Mrs William Cormier of 1063 High Street returned Sunday evening from a two week motor trip to New Brunswick visiting relatives in Caraquet and St John She accompanied James Savoie of Westbrook who also returned home Sunday evening.

Armand Cormier William Cormier 1063 High Street New Brunswick Caraquet St. John James Savoie Westbrook

Mrs Hill and daughter stay with Spann family at Webber cottage

Mrs William D Hill Jr and her daughter Ann spent several days last week with Mrs Williams Spann and family at the Webber cottage.

William D. Hill, Jr Ann Williams. Spann Webber Cottage

Bath Bride-To-Be Leaves For Norfolk For Ceremony

Miss Marion L. Snow daughter of Mr and Mrs Arthur L Snow of 18 Adams court departs by plane Tuesday for Norfolk Virginia where she will wed Frank Torrey US Navy son of Mr and Mrs J Haviland Torrey of 16 Cobbroad who is stationed at Norfolk After the ceremony they plan to return to Bath for their wedding trip

Marion L. Snow Arthur L. Snow Adams Court Norfolk Frank Torrey U.S. Navy J. Haviland Torrey Cobbroad Bath

Local Patrons Attend Claudia at Boothbay Theater

Mrs. Royal A Johnson and Mr and Mrs Dwight W Pierce along with Mr and Mrs Frank A Givin attended the performance of Claudia at the Boothbay Playhouse Saturday evening.

Royal A. Johnson Dwight W. Pierce Frank A. Givin Claudia Boothbay Playhouse

Mrs Merton Dearing In Hospital After Major Surgery

Mrs Merton Dearing of 9 Drummond Street is a patient at Memorial hospital after major surgery on Thursday. She was reported Monday as more comfortable and convalescing satisfactorily. Mrs Vivian Brown of Weeks Street has been visiting her daughter and son in law Hon Donald N Small at their cottage at Popham Beach. Mr and Mrs Stanley W Pierce of Freeport Long Island arrived for a two week vacation at Sebasco. Sunday they visited Popham Beach with Mr Pierce's sister Mrs Robert B Hatch.

Cora Small Topsham Bertram A. Danforth Drayton Road Merton Dearing Drummond Street Memorial Hospital Vivian Brown Weeks Street Hon Donald N. Small Popham Beach Stanley W. Pierce Freeport, L. I Sebasco Mr. Pierce Robert B. Hatch

Reverend Staffeld to Preach at Scarborough Baptist Church

Rev Daniel W Staffeld of Five Islands who for some time filled Woolwich Baptist pulpits will preach at the Baptist church in Scarborough Sunday. Mr and Mrs Galen Hinckley of Rownton Conn have returned home after two weeks at Sebasco Lodge and several days in Bath as guests at the Sedgwick. They are former Bath residents with many local friends.

Daniel W. Staffeld Five Islands Woolwich Baptist Scarborough Galen Hinckley Rownton Conn Sebasco Lodge Bath Sedgwick

Local families relocate and vacationing updates

Mr and Mrs William Cormier and family of 1063 High Street will move into their new Pear Street home this week after purchasing from Jack Mulcahy. Miss Anne S Day has returned home after visiting Squirrel Island with Mr and Mrs Louis R Bigelow. The Bigelow family left for Wayne PA. Mr and Mrs Franklin Kane of Brockton MA are vacationing at the Voorhees cottage in Popham. Mrs Kane was formerly Miss Anne Desmond of Bath.

William Cormier High Street Jack Mulcahy Pear Street Anne S. Day Harry L. Day Squirrel Island Louis R. Bigelow Mrs. Bigelow Wayne, Pa Franklin Kane Brockton, Mass Popham Kane Anne Desmond Bath

Day Family Returns Home After Six Weeks Away

Mr and Mrs Harry L Day and their family have come back to Green street after spending six weeks at their cottage at Popham Beach. Mr and Mrs Stanley Brown will occupy the Day cottage in August with daughters Marguerite Owens and Sharon. Calvin Morang of Eastport visited relatives including uncle and aunt Joseph and Mary Desmond of Office Drive and sister Geneva Morang at Bay Point.

Harry L. Day Green Street Pemcee Popham Beach Stanley Brown Marguerite Owens Sharon Calvin Morang Eastport Joseph Desmond Office Drive Geneva Morang Bay Point

Walter J Gewinner Returns to Springfield After Visit

Walter J Gewinner has returned to Springfield Massachusetts after two weeks with Mrs Gewinner and daughter Sandra at the home of Mrs John IL Bates on Andrews road.

Walter J. Gewinner Springfield Mass

Darling Family Weekend Event Near Bangor

Mr and Mrs Harold Darling of Cherry street hosted a weekend visit in Bangor with Mary Ellen Farwell and Ralph Fraser. A reception followed at the Penobscot Valley Country Club. On the return they visited Camp Hinds and picked up their son Richard who joined them back to Bath after a two week camp stay. Mr Darling takes biannual vacation from Hyde Windlass Co.

Harold Darl Cherry Street Bangor Wedd Darling Mary Ellen Farwell Ralph Fraser Penobscot Valley Country Club Camp Hinds Richard Bath Hyde Windlass Co

Miss Judy Holbrook Joins Inn On Squirrel Island Staff

Miss Judy Holbrook daughter of Mr and Mrs C P Holbrook Jr of Bailey Street is employed at the Inn on Squirrel Island.

Judy Holbrook

Beals Visits South Portland and Peaks Island Kin

Harry A. Beals of Wiscasset, formerly of Bath, spent the weekend in South Portland with his daughter and her husband, Mr. and Mrs. G Clifford Madden, and at Peaks Island as the guest of his granddaughter and her husband, Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Thaxter Swallow of East Hartford Conn., vacationing at their cottage.

Harry A. Beals Wiscasset Bath South Portland G. Clifford Madden Peaks Island Sidney Thaxter Swallow East Hartford Conn

Miss Marjorie Ricker Returns Home to Massachusetts

Miss Marjorie Ricker returns to her North Hamilton home after a two week visit with Miss Marcia Dodge of Nequasset.

Marjorie Ricker North Hamilton Mass Marcia Dodge Nequasset

Attorney and Mrs Bussey Return Home After July Passings

Attorney and Mrs. Lynn M. Bussey have returned to their Green Street home after passing July at Popham Beach.

Lynn M. Bussey Green Street Popham Beach

Broom Family Guests Attend Rockland Lobster Festival

Mr and Mrs James A Broom of 817 Middle Street spent the weekend in Rockland as guests of Mrs Brooms brother Joseph Hamlin and family. While there they attended the Lobster Festival.

James A. Broom Middle Street Rockland

Coggeshall Family Return From Weekend Visit

Mr and Mrs Orman Coggeshall and daughter Vivian with Mrs Coggeshall s mother Mrs Winfield Morse of Winnegance returned from a brief weekend visit to Milo and Moosehead Lake. Saturday evening Mr Coggeshall attended Milo High School s 26th class anniversary at Milo Town Hall during his vacation from Bath Iron Works tin shop duties.

Orman Coggeshall Vivian Coggeshall Winfield Morse Winnegance Milo Moosehead Lake Milo High School Milo Town Hall Bath Iron Works

Mrs C Howard Mildram Visits Bath From Brookline

Mrs. C Howard Mildram of Brookline Massachusetts visited Bath Saturday after staying several days at Squirrel Inn on Squirrel Island. She was formerly Miss Eleanor Leydon of this city.

C. Howard Mildram Brookline Mass Squirrel Inn Squirrel Island Bath Mildram Eleanor Leydon

Stover Family Arrives for Richmond Visit

Austin E Stover A D 1 VA S Air Force Mrs Stover and daughters Dureen and Karen have arrived from Memphis Tennessee to visit Rexford B Stover at 254 Front Street and Fred Duren in Richmond They will stay until August 15 when Stover returns to the Naval Air Station in Memphis.

Austin E. Stover VA. S. Air Force

Portland Guests Visit LeRoy Lord Sr Mrs Parris Specht

Mr and Mrs Albion K Parris and Mr and Mrs Orville Specht of Portland were recent guests for the day of Mr Parris sister and husband Mr and Mrs Le Roy Lord Sr of 1510 Washington Street.

Albion K. Parris Orville Specht Portland Parris LeRoy Lord, Sr Washington Street

Horatio L. Baker Plans Nova Scotia Coast Cruise

Horatio L. Baker of Arrowskc enjoys a cruise along the Nova Scotia coast and may extend to Newfoundland weather permitting. He sails on a 90 foot schooner converted into a luxury sailing yacht. Sailing is a hobby for Baker, who crossed the Atlantic years ago aboard a schooner and has longed for another sailing voyage.

Horatio L. Baker Arrowskc Nova Scotia Brass D'Or Newfoundland Mr. Baker Atlantic

Miss Marilyn Kittredge Returns From Vacation Visit

Miss Marilyn Kittredge daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank C Kittredge of 59 Bedford Street returned home Monday from a two week vacation spent with her aunt and uncle Mr and Mrs F Williams of New London N

Marilyn Kittredge Frank C. Kittredge Bedford Street Mis Ss F. Williams New London

Wood Family to Return After Summer on Wood Island

Mr and Mrs Charles E Wood of Cincinnati will return home Wednesday after a five week stay at their Summer home on Wood Island in Merrymeeting Bay They will be joined by their son John Wood stationed at the U S Life Saving Station at Popham Beach who is on vacation and will spend a few days in Cincinnati before returning to Popham Beach.

Charles E. Wood Cincinnati, O Wood Island Merrymeeting Bay John Wood U. S. Life Saving Station Popham Beach Cincinnati Popham

City Messenger and Family Visit Camp Wayaka on Lake Thompson

City Messenger and Mrs Theo dore Burns with Mrs Mary Green and Mrs Gladys Beers visited Miss Collette Beers at Camp Wayaka on Lake Thompson in Otisfield.

City Messenger Theodore Burns Mary Green Court Street Gladys Beers

Family returns from Malden after three week visit

Mrs. Howard Patchell and daughter Deborah of Malden returned home Sunday after a three week visit with Mrs. Patchell's mother Mrs. John Burgon of 490 Middle Street. They were joined by Mr Patchell for the weekend who came down to accompany his family home.

Howard Patchell Deborah Malden Patchell John Burgon Middle Street Mr. Patchel

Mrs Brown Family Ties Amid Local Connections

Mrs Leroy Brown together with daughter Deborah and son Rynald of Damariscotta are related to Mrs Eugene H Sprague of Richardson Street, highlighting extended family links within the community.

Leroy Brown Deborah Rynald Brown Eugene H. Sprague Richardson Street

Reverend Laforest leads unit at Drum for two weeks training

Rev Laforest of the Dental Congregation church is at Camp Drum New York with General Hospital Unit for Maine Hodgkins is unit chair for a reserve outfit at Camp Drum for two week summer training. The unit plans to move to Fort Williams Portland August 9 and return home next Sunday night by Army convoy.

Laforest i Dental Gontredition Ch

John St. Martin Leaves on Two Week Vacation

John St. Martin a linotype operator with the Times departed Saturday night for a two week vacation.

John St. Martin the Times

Mrs Griffin visits Manchester with guests from near and far

Mrs Frederick Griffin of Manchester N H has returned after staying with her parents Mr and Mrs David Dickson on Washington street. Mrs Dickson hosted a luncheon in her honor and guests included Mrs Christopher Stancliff Hurst and Mrs Lewis Hyde summering at Small Point Mrs Wardeed Jr of Hingham Mass and William S Spann of Baton Rouge.

Frederick Griffin Manchester N. H David Dickson Washington Street Dickson Christopher Stancliff Hurst Lewis Hyde Small Point Wardeed Jr Hingham Mass William S. Spann Baton Hough

Mrs. Harry Blaisdell on Two Week Bank Vacation

Mrs. Harry Blaisdell is enjoying a two week vacation from the First National Bank.

Harry Blaisdell The First National Bank

District 10 members attend annual picnic at Auburn

Mrs Carolyn Thompson of up per Washington street and Mrs Louise Stevens of Brunswick, members of the Auxiliary of Canton King of Bath, attended the District 10 picnic Saturday at the Odd Fellows Home in Auburn. Dignitaries included Mrs Maude Getchell of Brewer, junior past president of the association LAPM.

Carolyn Thompson Upper Washington Street Louise Stevens Brunswick Canton King of Bath Odd Fellows Home Auburn Maude Getchell Brewer Association LAPM

Wil son Family Ends Vacation at Quaker Point Cottage

Mr and Mrs Frederick Wilson and their three sons Eric Mark and Allen departed Saturday for Havertown Pennsylvania after spending a two week vacation at the Goodwin cottage at Quaker Point.

Frederick Wilson Eric Mark Allen Havertown Goodwin Cottage Quaker Point

Visitors From Saco and Nahant Call on Mrs. Baker

Mr and Mrs Andrew Kiely and daughter Judy of Saco visit Mrs Horatio L Baker of Arrowsie. The Kielys are former Winthrop residents. Mrs Kielys sister and husband Mr and Mrs Willard E Thgalls and daughters Shirley and June of Nahant, former Winthrop residents, return home after a week with Mrs Baker.

Andrew Kiely Dauce Judy Saco Horatio L. Baker Arrowsie Kielys Winthrop, Mass Kiely Willard E. Thgalls Shirley June Nahant Mass Baker

Mr. and Mrs. Dana McIntire Return From New London Trip

Mr and Mrs Dana McIntire of Shepard street have returned from a two weeks visit in New London Conn and visited many surrounding resorts during their stay.

Dana McIntire Shepard Street New London Conn

Local Visitors and Upcoming Wedding Highlight Weekend

Mrs R P Burke and daughter Suzanne of Washburn visited extended family in Bath and Rockland with Mr Burke and Linda Ashe returning home Monday. West New York resident Cecil Spicer and son Robert visited his parents in Bath. Archie Seekins and daughter from South Portland visited Bailey Island with Carl B Smith of Chichester for Lobster Festival. Wilbur Casey returned from two week vacation at West Bowdoin. Bet­ty Lou Atkins and Richard Charles Andrews plan to wed Saturday at Topsham United Baptist church. Betty Lou is daughter of Ernest E Atkins of Topsham and Richard is son of Carlton Andrews of East Brunswick.

Cecil Spicer Robert West New York N. J Spicer Robert H. Spicer Washington Street Archie L. Seekins South Portland Bath Carl B. Smith Chichester N. H Rockland Bailey Island Wilbur Casey Goddard Street West Bowdoin Betty Lou Atkins Richard Charles Andrews Topsham United Baptist Church Ernest E. Atkins Topsham Carlton, Andrews East Brunswick

Burns Son on 15 Day Air Force Leave in Europe

Mr and Mrs Theodore Burns learn their son A 2c Richard P Burns of the Air Force in Lands thul Germany is on a 15 day leave. He will spend the leave in Holland France and London and plans to contact Bath friends while in London.

Theodore Burns Richard P. Burns Air Force Landsthul Germany Holland France London Bath

Spicers Return From Boston After Two Months Away

Mr and Mrs Louis C Spicer of 1323 High street have come home from Boston where he was employed for two months. They stayed in an apartment in Quincy. Mrs Clara Hanson of Union street plans to leave Thursday for Gorham for a week with her daughter Virginia. During her absence Mrs Turners sister and husband Mr and Mrs John Howe of upper Washington street will stay with her.

Louis C. Spicer High Street Boston Clara Hanson Union Street Frank H. Turner Gorham Virginia

Two Daughters Vacationing Families on Crawford Island

The notice lists two daughters and Mrs Richard Col Horne with a daughter, plus Mrs Richard Coffin and two children from Morris, staying near their vacation cottage on Crawford Island in Keceving Bay along the shore of Wellesley Hills in Pennsylvania.

Wellesley Hills Vania Richard Col Horne Pennsylvania Richard Coffin Morrison Cottage Crawford Island Kece Ving Bay

Service Men Returns Home and Promotion Highlight

Lieutenant Philip J. Ames son of Mr and Mrs Orris Ames of 12 My Street arrived home a day after a Korea tour with the U S Army Signal Corps He is being processed for discharge at Fort Devens Mass Lieut Ames was promoted to first lieutenant while in Korea Also noted is a Morse High graduate from the University of Maine in 1951 who earned a second lieutenant commission after ROTC completion.

Philip J. Ames Orris Ames My Street U. S. Army Signal Corps Korea Ames Fort Devens Mass Morse High Rg University of Maine Upo

Sergeant Murray on 30 day leave visits family

Sgt. and Mrs. Charles Murray Jr and daughter Cheryl arrived for a visit with their parents at 58 Weeks Street and 165 Middle Street while Sgt Murray, attached to the medical corps at Lackland Air Force Base San Antonio Texas, is on a 30 day leave after nearly three years there.

Charles Murray, Jr Cheryl Charles Murray Weeks Street Louis Stone Middle Street Sgt. Murray Lackland Air Force Base San Antonio Texas

Youth from Bath Enlists in U S Army

Robert A. Bartlett aged 17 from Bath enlisted in the U S Army on July 29 with the rank of Private E 1. He will train at Fort Devens Massachusetts. Bartlett is the son of Mrs Flora A Bartlett of Bath and Walter Bartlett of Lewiston, and before joining served with Battery A 703rd AAA Gun Battalion.

Robert A. Bartlett Bath U. S. Army Fort Devens Mass Pvt Bartlett Flora A. Bartlett Walter Bartlett Lewiston

Private Sirois Arrives at Fort Dix for Basic Training

Private Joseph P. Sirois of 247 Water Street has arrived at Fort Dix New Jersey and is assigned to Company I 60th Infantry Regiment 9th Infantry Division for 16 weeks of basic training. He attended Morse High School before service. Training covers military subjects infantry tactics and character guidance supervised by the Post Chaplain. Upon completion he may apply for Leadership Course and Officers Candidate School.

Joseph P. Sirois Eugene C. Sirois Waterstreet Fort Dix N. J 60Th Infantry Regiment 9Th Infantry Division Pvt. Siroils Morse High Officers Candidate School

Soldier graduates from Europe transport school in Mannheim

Cpl. Leon E. Shaunesey son of Mr and Mrs Charles A Shaunesey 94 Academy street recently completed the motor transport course at the U S Army Europe Transportation School in Mannheim Germany He drove trucks for the 70th Transportation Medium Truck Company and arrived in Germany last October Former GM employee he joined the Army in 1944 and holds the Good Conduct Medal Asiatic Pacific Theater Ribbon and Army of Occupation Medal The course trains students to serve as truckmasters and qualify for other positions in military motor transportation.

Leon E. Shaunesey Charles A Shaunesey Academy Street U. S. Army Europe Transportation School Mannheim Germany Shaunesey 70Th Transportation General Motors Corp Army

Iceland-based airman returns home on 30-day furlough

Stephen Hill of the USAF arrives from a year at an Iceland base to visit his parents Mr. and Mrs. William A. Hill at 645 Middle Street for a 30 day furlough before heading to Maryland for his next assignment. He has five years of service since enlisting as a Morse High senior, noting he disliked Iceland’s cold and rainy climate.

Stephen Hill USAF Iceland William A. Hill Middle Street Maryland Morse High

Private Robert Corey Returns From Korea With Honors

Pvt. Robert A. Corey, son of Mrs. Dorothy Corey Bath, returns to the U S after six months in Korea with the 2nd Infantry Division. The division fought in Heartbreak Ridge in October 1951 and Old Baldy in July 1952. Corey, a driver in the 2nd Quartermaster Company, holds the Korean and U N Service Ribbons and previously served in the Pacific theater during World War II and in Europe with occupation forces.

Robert A. Corey Dorothy Corey Bath U. S Korea 2Nd Heartbreak Ridge Old Baldy Corey 2Nd Quartermaster Company U. N Europe

Savage serves in Germany with NATO trained 28th Division

Pfc. Phillip E. Savage son of Mrs Erna Savage of 10 Somerset Place serves in Germany with the 28th Infantry Division. The division is receiving intensive field training as part of NATO force guarding Western Europe. Savage arrived overseas in February 1953 and is a machine gunner in the 109th Regiment, a former Army employee in April 1951.

Phillip E. Savage Erna Savage Somerset Place Germany North Atlantic Treaty Organization NATO Europe Savage 109Th Regent

Seven new navy transport crewmen arrive in Seattle

Walter E. Trask of 8 Central avenue was among seven new Navy transport crewmen who arrived Monday in Seattle from the Far East aboard Gen. H. B. Freeman.

Pic Walter E. Trask Central Avenue Navy Tansport H. B. Freeman Seattle Far East

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