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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1941

Page

3

Society notes and visits from Brunswick to Bath region

Mr and Mrs Frank S Saunders attended a Richmond family reunion with 45 Collins descendants at the Dinsmore home. Various locals hosted teas and visits, with births and travels noted, including Albert Foster born July 29 to Virgil Whitcomb and family, and Mrs Harry W Smith preparing a long Pacific trip.

Frank S. Saunders Center Street Richmond Thomas P. Collins Henry S. Dinsmore Ella Hardy Leonard Killam Virgil R. Whitcomb Brunswick Bath Albert Foster William H. Ball

Bath residents and visitors make summer rounds across Maine

A stream of Bath residents and guests travel for work and leisure. Laura Fldridge assists at the University of Maine library while Mrs. Elda Emerson and Mrs. Odessa Linnell visit from Newport. Others relocate to beaches, lakes, and summer homes as family ties and employment bring them through Bath, Portland, West Bath, and nearby towns.

Elmer Fldridge Dummer Street Laura Fldridge Orone Lat Weet University of Maine Library Ella Emerson Odessa Linnell Newport Bath

Edith Weeks and sister at 1016 Washington Street

Miss Edith K Weeks of Malden appears with her sister Mrs Walter S Glidden at 1016 Washington Street in the local social notes.

Edith K. Weeks Malden Walter S. Glidden Washington Street

Miss Thelma Dearing Moves with Mother in Household Change

Miss Thelma W. Dearing and her mother Mrs. Frank W. Dearing relocated from 7 Bath street to 24 Pratt street. Miss Dearing is identified as a piano teacher in the notice.

Thelma W. Dearing Frank W. Dearing Bath Street Pratt Street Miss Dearing

Vacation visitors and local greetings from Bates and area

Miss Dorothy M. Martin arrives home with a Bates College secretary role after a South vacation with a college friend. Guests include Mr. and Mrs. George C. Wotton of Boston, Rev. and Mrs. Tubbs and family, and Rev. and Mrs. Gildersleeve with various relatives visiting in East Sebago, East Syracuse, and Malden.

Paul Sherman Leaves Bath Iron Works for Insurance Post

Paul Sherman of Park Street resigns after five years with Bath Iron Works on Friday and accepts a new role as butter inspector with Fidelity and Casualty Insurance Co of New York.

Paul Sherman Park Street Bath Iron Works Fidelity & Casualty Insurance Co New York

Miss Letitia Lee Ends Hospital Visit in Brookline

Miss Letitia Lee R N of Parkway hospital Brookline Mass left Thursday night after ten days as guest of Mr and Mrs Harry W Smith 137 Oak Street.

Letitia Lee R. N Parkway Hospital Brookline Mass Harry W. Smith Oak Street

Vacation Party Returns From Weld Visit

Mrs. Frederick Burditt and her daughters Natalie and Carolyn and son Russell of 218 Washington Street, along with Mrs. Robert L. Brownell and her son David of Upper Washington Street, returned after a week at Weld. They were joined for the weekend by Mr. Burditt and Mr. Brownell.

Frederick. Burditt Natalie Carolyn Russell Washington Street Robert L. Brownell David Upper Weld Burditt Brownell

Tree topples on Center Street near Sedgwick hotel

Mrs A Farley Mayo and her son Arthur Mayo travel to Pushaw Pond to visit relatives Cyrus and Mrs Messer for five weeks. A tall elm near the Sedgwick Hotel lawn split and fell across Center street narrowly missing a taxi driven by Ray Green. Miss Rita Collins returns from Poland after a month at Camp Pesquasawhasis on Lake Worth.

A. Farley Mayo Arthur F. Mayo Park Street Kukunsack Pushaw Pond Old Town Sedgwick Lawn Center Street Ray Green Center Courttreet Fark Rita Collins Poland Worthes

Topsham Couple Hosts Wedding Anniversary Celebration

Mr and Mrs Percy Alexander of Topsham hosted a cordial cipher party and dance at Rock Hill on a Wednesday night by Pejepscot Paper Co cutting room to honor their wedding anniversary. About 245 people attended a steak dinner and cake, with gifts and toasts from friends making for a happy decision for all.

Percy Alexander Topsham War Rock Hill Tin Pejepscot Paper Co Mr. Alexander Alexander Stonging

Traxter guests from Portland visit Bay Point cottage

Dr and Mrs Lingdon Pf Traxter of Portland were overnight guests of Mrs Freder ick HW Kimball on Thei street. Mrs and Mrs Sidney Fernald and Natalie Fernald with Henry Gilman of Natick Mass visited Mrs Fernalds cousin at 220 Washington street. Mr Gilman, a former Bath businessman, and his daughter with family are spending a week in a cottage at Bay Point.

Lingdon Pf. Traxter Portland Frederick, HW. Kimball Thei Street Sidney Fernald Litthy Natalie Fernald Henry Gilman Natick, Mass Faima Washington Street Mr. Gilman Bath Bay Point

Marriage Intentions Filed for Erickson and Hinckley

Marriage intentions of Miss Helen L. Erickson of Augusta and Ray mond W Hinckley of Bath have been filed with the city clerk. Miss Erickson is daughter of Mrs Alma Erickson and the late Charles O Frickson. Mr Hinckley is son of Mr and Mrs William H Hinckley of Alton.

Helen L. Erickson Augusta Raymond W. Hinckley Bath Miss Frickson Alma Erickson Charles O. Frickson Mr. Hinckley William H Hinckley Alton

Arrival of a son for the Fuller family in San Diego

Mrs Hobart F Ames of Summer Street reports to Mrs Beryl Cleveland Fuller of Hal lowell that her son Herbert Rae Fuller Jr and his wife in San Diego announce the birth of a son weighing nine and three quarter pounds on July 29. The Fuller family resides at 3862 Wilson Avenue. The father is a United States Navy pharmacist’s mate second class with four years of service nearing March.

Hobart F. Ames Summer Street Herbert Rae Fuller, Jr San Diego Calif Anlnoumeme Fuller Beryl Cleveland Hallowell Mercy Hospital Wilson Avenue U.S. Navy

Belmont girl visits grandmother in Washington Street

Miss Ann Butler of Belmont Massachusetts is visiting her grandmother Mrs Fred Butler on Washington Street in the South End.

Ann Butler Belmont Mass Fred Butler Washington Street South End

New Orleans Social Visitors Return Home

Miss Marie Louise Miltenberger and Miss Anita Nolan of New Orleans visited Mrs. Martin Watrous at Sedgemere. Mr. and Mrs. Myron Summerfield of New York, guests of the Watrous for two weeks, returned home Friday.

Harry B. Packard Kennebunkport Frank A. Given Andrews Road Owen J. Ledyard Thomas S. Gibbons Henry C. Wright Dwight W. Pierce Anna Trott Harry L. Day Catherine Leonard Donald N. Small Myron Summerfield New York Elger Marie Louise Miltenberger Anita Nolan New Orleans Joseph Greenleaf Seattle Wash John Darlington Madison N. J Martin Watrous Sedgemerce Watrous

Family vacation returns and travels noted

Mrs Joseph Robinson daughter Mrs George E Barker Jr and Mr Barker have returned to Northouth after a vacation in Elizabeth New Jersey. Mr and Mrs Ernest Guay daughter Hazel and son George of Waterville visiting Mr and Mrs Walter Guay of 1343 Washington Street left for Belgrade Lakes to visit friends.

Joseph Robinson George E. Barker, Jr Barker Northouth Elizabeth N. J Ernest Guay Hazel George Waterville Walter Guay Washington Street Belgrade Lakes

Portland social notes at Peaks Island luncheon guests

Mrs J Leslie Coombs, Mrs Charles E Hewitt Jr, Mrs John G Morse, Mrs Fred P Nichols, Mrs Earl C Kimble, Mrs John N Taylor and Mrs Harry E Ring were luncheon guests of Mrs Albion K Parris of Portland during summer at Peaks Island. Afternoon ride around the island noted. Mrs Francis Hill and family of Manchester N H occupy Owen cottage at Popham for the month.

J. Leslie Coombs Charles E. Hewitt, Jr John G. Morse Fred P. Nichols Earl C. Kimble John N. Taylor Harry E. Ring Albion K. Parris Portland Peaks Island Francis Hill Manchester N. Ho Owen Popham

Dedication of bronze tablet honors Capt. North at Pemaquid

Mrs. Sumner Sewall attended a dedication at Fort William Henry Pemaquid for Capt. John North and two sons. The event was hosted by the Society of Daughters of Colonial Wars of Pemaquid and Mrs. Henry B. MacGunnigle. Mrs. Sewall sat at the head table during the luncheon at Hotel Pemaquid.

Sumner Sewall Fort William Henry Pemaquid John North Society of Daughters of Colonial Wars Henry B. MacGunnigle Falmouth Capt. North

Ensign Drake Jr. Visits Parents in Washington Street Home

Ensign Frederick FE Drake Jr of the Boston Navy yard spent the weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs Frederick BE Drake at their home on Washington Street.

Frederick Fe, Drake, Jr Boston Navy Yard Frederick Be, Drake Washington Street

Bath man joins Swift & Co accounting department

John K. Skelton son of Mr and Mrs William l Skelton of 524 High street Bath has accepted a position in the accounting department of Swift & Co in Bath He is a 1938 Bates College Cum Laude graduate and attended Morse High School Bath and The Bentley School of Accounting and Finance Boston

John K. Skelton William l. Skelton High Street Swift & Co Bath Mr. Skelton Bentley School of Accounting and Finance Boston Bates College Lewiston Morse High School

Newborn Daughter Maddie Lou Norton Born in Portland

A six pound seven ounce girl named Maddie Lou Norton was born Friday night at the Osteopathic hospital in Portland to Mr and Mrs Elmer J Norton of 89 Oliver Street Bath.

Osteopathic Hospital Portland Elmer J. Norton Oliver Street Bath Maddie Lou Norton

Trow Bridge Family and Guests Attend Lakewood Theatre

Mr and Mrs Henry O Trow of 11 Andrews Road and her nephew Floyd Evans of Norfolk Va who is visiting for the summer spent the weekend at Lakewood and Rangeley and attended the Lakewood theatre performance of Old Acquaintance on Saturday night.

Henry O. Trowbridge Andrews Road Floyd Evans Norfolk Lakewood Rangeley Lakewood Theatre

Grace church summer sale a success at parish house

Women of Grace church held a midweek Summer sale at the parish house drawing a large turnout and a good sum. Mrs Arthur Sewall 2d led the gift table with several aides while other groups managed cooked foods punch and cake with Cape Elizabeth resident Mrs Howard Bates winning the cake prize.

Grace Church Arthur Sewall 2d Thomas Aikenhead Harry L. Day W. Dayton Hill Edwin H. P. Lowell Roger M. Luke Alden H. Anderson Anna Trott Frederick A. Lowell, Jr Audrey Hill Dorothy Gilchrist Eleanor Fullerton Howard Bates Cape Elizabeth

Mrs Oakley and son leave Montclair after beach visit

Mrs. James Oakley and her son James Jr. of Montclair New Jersey departed Friday after spending several days with Mrs. Charles J. Donnell at Popham Beach.

James Oakley James, Jr Montclair N. J Charles J. Donnell Popham Beach

Milton Pair Hosts Visitors From Weymouth and Boston

Mr and Mrs Edward Lanagan of Milton Massachusetts hosted a three day visit by Mr and Mrs Edwin F Small. Mrs Smalls sister and brother in law Mr and Mrs Dennis Tooher and daughter Joan of Weymouth Massachusetts were also guests.

Edward Lanagan Milton Mass Edwin F. Small

Ham Couple Board Train to Boston Then St Louis

Mr and Mrs Winfield L Ham of Union street are at Old Orchard Beach and left Monday morning for Boston to travel to St Louis by train Then they will return to Bath in about ten days.

Winfield L. Ham Union Street Old B Orchard Beach Boston St. Louis Bath

Vacation Trip Of Washington Street Family

Mrs. Catharine H Legard of Washington street takes a week off from Central Maine Power Co duties. Her son Sargent accompanies, joined by Mrs. C Roland Trott and three children Gretchen Judith and Samuel, as well as Mrs Samuel D Hooper. They left Saturday for Popham Beach for a Morgan collage stay.

Catharine H. Legard Washington Street Central Maine Power Co

Boston Couple Guests of Cousins on Beacon Street

Mr. and Mrs. Harry A. Smith of Beacon street Boston visit his cousin Mrs. E C Stiness and Mr Stiness at 15 North street. Mr. Smith hails from Bowdoin and studied at Litchfield Academy.

Harry A. Smith Beacon Street Boston E. C. Stiness North Street Mr. Stiness Mr. Smith Bowdoin Litchfield Academy

Kinney Family Attends Reunion and Funeral in New England

Mr and Mrs William T Kinney of Boston were guests at the Beacon Street parsonage Thursday. Rev and Mrs Charles L Kinney are their parents. Mrs Kinney left Friday with her son and wife for the Kinney reunion at Sebec Lake while Mr Kinney stayed behind for a funeral.

William T. Kinney Boston Beacon Street Kinney Charles L. Kinney Sebec Lake

Mrs Archibald M Main and family visit Kansas City

Mrs Archibald M Main and her daughter Mrs H Warren Halterman along with Mrs Haltermans two children Harry Jr and Jane returned Sunday from Kansas City Missouri where they visited Mrs Katherine Halterman.

Archibald M. Main H. Warren Halterman Halterman Harry, Jr Jane Kansas City, Mo Katherine Halterman

Brunswick Woman Engaged to Bowdoin Graduate

Miss Caroline Toothaker daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert A Toothaker of Brunswick engages Robert Harrington of Lewiston Mass He attended Bowdoin class of 1941 and is with Bath Iron Works She studied at Brunswick High School and Barnum School Northhampton Mass and is secretary at Spinney and Spinney Her mother formerly Miss Alice Humphreys of Bath.

Caroline Toothaker Robert A. Toothaker Brunswick Robert Harrington Leominster Mass Miss Toothaker Brunswick High School Burnham School Northhampton Spinney and Spinney Harrington Bowdoin College Beta Theta Pi Bath Iron Works Alice Humphreys Bath

Jones Family Returns After Two Week Relatives Visit

Mr and Mrs J Frank Jones and daughters Jane and Betty return home at 23 Russell Street after a two week visit with relatives in New Britain Connecticut Catskill New York Pendleton New Jersey and Philadelphia.

J. Frank Jones Jane Betty Russell Street New Britain Conn Catskill N. Y Pendleton N. J Philadelphia

Miss Barbara Kenney Takes Two Week Vacation

Miss Barbara Kenney of 21 Bath Street will take a two week vacation from Bath Savings Institution and will be staying with her parents Mr and Mrs Russell Kenney at the Voorhees cottage in Popham Beach.

Barbara Kenney Bath Street Bath Savings Institution Miss Kenney Russell Kenney Voorhees Popham Beach

Rev and Mrs Moffatt Begin Vacation Trip

Rev and Mrs Frederick P Moffatt left Tuesday for a vacation visit to Townsend Massachusetts to see her parents Mr and Mrs Arthur P Bliss and to Needham Heights Massachusetts to visit her sister Mrs David W Barrett.

Frederick P. Moffatt Townsend, Mass Arthur P. Bliss Needham Heights Mass David W. Barrett

Mrs Antworth Dies in Waterville at Age Noted

Mrs Stanley Antworth of Waterville died Friday. She was the wife of Stanley Antworth and mother of Mrs John O McBean, residing at 426 Washington Street.

Stanley Antworth Waterville John O. McBean Washington Street

Pleasant luncheon hosted at Mrs Whaottier’s home

A Thursday luncheon at the home of Mrs. A C Whaottier on Russell Street gathered attendees including Miss Marion Mc Kisack from Jersey City and Summering on Mt Pisgah Boothbay Harbor, Miss Charlotta Miller from Jersey City, Miss Alice Heminway from Jersey City, Miss Frieda Snow from Bar Harbor and Rockport, and Miss Catherine Simonton from Bogota New Jersey.

A.C Whaottier Russell Street Marion McKisack Win Jersey City N. J Mt Pisgah Boothbay Harbor Charlotta Miller Alice Heminway Frieda Snow Bar Harbor Rockport Catherine Simonton Bogota

Miss Marjorie Mallett Visits Alma Swanton in City

Miss Marjorie Mallett of Penns Grove New Jersey arrived to visit Miss Alma Swanton at 102 Bedford Street for ten days.

Marjorie Mallett Penns Grove N. J Alma Swanton Bedford Street

Ex-Alderman and family complete 1000 mile four day trip

Ex-Alderman and Mrs. Alex Burress and two children returned Friday night from an automobile journey of more than 1000 miles in four days. They visited Quebec, Montreal, Albany, N Y, then Vermont and various spots in New Hampshire.

Alex Burress Quebec Montreal Albany N. Y Vermont New Hampshire

Philadelphia and New York Guests Cruise West Indies

Dr and Mrs James Milanesi of Philadelphia and Mr and Mrs Anthony Fiori of New York were guests Friday of Wilfrid Guerin of North Street. The Milanesi Fiori and Guerin took the same West Indies cruise last September.

James Milanesi Philadelphia Anthony Fiori New York Wilfrid Guerin North Street Milanesi Fiori Guerin West Indies

Higgins Hosts Doris Perry and Family at New Brunswick Road

Mr and Mrs Sidney R Higgins entertain at their New Brunswick road home. Doris Perry of Augusta General Hospital School of Nursing will spend two weeks of vacation here and one week with sister Mrs Vernon Stuber in Southport. Also visiting are Perry’s son S George R Perry of Battery DA 240th C A stationed at Fort McKinley on four days leave and Herbert Nickerson cook first class of Battery D attached to Regimental Corps at Fort McKinley on ten days furlough.

Sidney R. Higgins New Brunswick Road Doris Perry Augusta General Hospital School of Herbert Nickerson Cook Battery D Fort McKinley Higgins

Portland Couple Visit Daughter in West Bath

Mr and Mrs Fred North of Portland were recent evening guests of their daughter Mrs Donald J Emero and Mr Emero in West Bath.

Fred North Portland Donald J. Emero Emero West Bath

Maine educators meet in Augusta for stronger leadership

Horace P. Herrick principal of Morse high school summering at Southwest Harbor joined Maine educators in Augusta last week with the executive committee of the Maine Teachers' Association. Charles E. Oliver, president, presided at the first meeting and urged substantial results from the gathering.

Horace P. Herrick Morse High School Southwest Harbor Maine Augusta Maine Teachers’ Association Charles E. Oliver

Miss Ruth Cohen Returns from Vacation in Brighton

Miss Ruth E. Cohen, daughter of Mr and Mrs Morris H Cohen of 10 Old South Place, returns to Brighton Mass after visiting her parents. She works in Boston for Simons Basen, hide brokers. Her aunt Miss Esther J Petlock of 22 Franklin Street also returned from Schroon Lake New York after a nine week stay at Searoon Manor.

Ruth E. Cohen Morris H. Cohen Old South Place Brighton Mass Boston Simons & Basen

Miss Virginia Partridge Visits Long Cove Guests

Miss Virginia Partridge of Augusta returned Friday after a week as guests of her cousins Mr. and Mrs. Donald J. Emero of Long Cove West Bath.

Virginia Partridge Augusta Donald J. Emero Long Cove West Bath

McIntire Advances in Navy Rank. Injured Sailor Recovered

Charles H. McIntire, torpedoman third class, certificate dated July 11 received by parents Mr. and Mrs. Dana L. McIntire of 70 Russell Street. He suffered severe injuries about three months ago and was moved from New London Conn. to the Naval Hospital in Brooklyn for care.

Charles H. McIntire Dana L. McIntire Russell Street New London

Mrs Curran Returns After Visit With Tracey Cousins

Mrs William J Curran of 39 Bath Street has come back home after a several days stay as a guest of her cousins the Misses Nellie and Catherine Tracey at Meadowbrook.

William J. Curran Bath Street Meadowbrook Nellie Catherine Tracey

Captain Hawley Visits Son in Western Avenue Family

Captain James W. Hawley of New York City, age 88, visits his son Warren F. Hawley and family on Western Avenue. He was a Bath shipbuilder until 1919 and served as a World War I vessel surveyor for the government, continuing this work in New York.

James W. Hawley New York City Warren F. Hawley Western Avenue Hawley Bath New York

Mrs Bowker Visitation Highlights Beachside Tea Visit

Mrs George Bowker of Bellingham Washington visits her cousin Mrs Lida Oliver at Popham Beach after a three week stay with her niece Mrs Walter P Wass in Buffalo Nebraska.

George Bowker Bellingham Wash Lida Oliver Popham Beach Walter P. Wass Buffalo, Nek

Visitors stay with Norton hosts over weekend

Mr and Mrs Harrison W Hub bard of Norton Connecticut arrived Friday night and were guests over the weekend of Mrs Hubbard s parents at 102 Bedford Street and Mr Hubbard s parents in Brunswick Dr David L Wilson recovering from a serious illness and is now able to go outdoors briefly near his home at 918 Wash Street

Harrison W. Hubbard Norton, Conn Hubbard Carl] B. Swanton Bedford Street Mr. Hubbard Mrs. Harrison Hubbard Brunswick David L. Wilson Washington Street

Beaton Family Moves to Bath for Bath Iron Works Post

Mr and Mrs Daniel A Beaton and son Donald have settled in the Swett apartments at Washington and Linden streets after Mr Beaton joined the Bath Iron Works engineering crew. Miss Mary Curran and Mr and Mrs Kenneth Ring have returned to Jamaica Plain Massachusetts after visiting their mother Mrs William J Curran at 39 Bath Street.

Daniel A. Beaton Donald Bath Mr. Beaton Bath Iron Works Corp Swett Apartments Washington and Linden Streets Mary Curran Kenneth Ring Anna Curran R. N Jamaica Plain Mass William J. Curran Bath Street

Purdue Family Plans Two Week Automobile Tour

Rev Joseph O Purdue of Washington Street leaves Sunday with Mrs Purdue and daughters Alice Lorraine and Linna Marie to visit Mrs George Richards in Montgomery Vermont. They travel two weeks visiting Niagara Falls Oberlin Mammoth Cave Kentucky and other sites including Hodgeville Lexington and possibly Man o War before returning home via West Virginia and the finger lake region.

Edward Daley Washington Street Provinces St. John N. B Joseph O. Purdue Abraham Lincoln Lexington Kentucky Monongahela Forest West Virginia Allegheny Mountains Finger Lake New

McLellan Returns From Portland Trip With Sail Down Casco Bay

James A. McLellan returns from Portland and Old Orchard Beach with friend Valcourt Maruisse who recently came back from France and Belgium as they sailed down Casco Bay.

James A. McLellan Portland Old Orchard Beach Mr. McLellan Valcourt Maruisse France Belgium Casco Bay

Silver wedding celebration surprises Bath couple

Mr and Mrs Chester Roberts of 945 H Street were honored Saturday with a television surprise party for their silver wedding. Guests included Mrs Roberts parents Mr and Mrs John Wilson of Auburn and many locals. Mr Roberts, once chief operator on the Carlton bridge, now works in Bath Iron Works while Mrs Roberts has been active in PTA work since moving to Bath 14 years ago.

Chester Roberts H Street Bath Carlton Bridge Bath Iron Works George Churchill Winsor Wilson Carl Pierce John Dowling Kirk Roberts Edward Hooper Almon Goss

Bath Visit For Mrs Brant And Daughter From California

Mrs Theodore Brant and daughter Clara of San Pedro California arrived Saturday by motor to spend two weeks in Bath with Mrs Brant's mother Mrs Fred Conant sister Mrs Lillian Hart and aunt and uncle Mr and Mrs Harry Barker.

Theodore Brant Clara San Pedro Calif Bath Brant Fred Conant Lillian Hart Harry Barker

Burns Couple Visit Mercer Family Weekend Guests

Mr and Mrs Theodore Burns and son Paul, of Court Street, left Friday to spend the weekend as guests of Mr and Mrs Rufus Mercer in Everett Massachusetts.

Theodore Burns Paul Court Street Rufus Mercer Everett, Mass

Conley Family Moves Into New Home on Park Street

Mr and Mrs John Bing Conley Jr and their baby have moved into a recently purchased residence at 22 Park Street marking a new home for the family.

John Bing) Conley, Jr Baby Park Street

Frink Family Plans Rye Stay After Boston Visit

Mr and Mrs Samuel Frink and daughter Barbara of Richmond Mass left for Rye New Hampshire for several days after a two weeks visit with Mrs Frink's parents Mr and Mrs Fred A Bowie of Drummond Street and with her sister and brother in law Mr and Mrs Nelson Rice of Saga dahoe Ferry in a family trip segment.

Samuel Frink Barbara Richmond Mass Rye N. H

Nurse Josephine Moore to spend vacation at St Stephen

Miss Josephine Moore R N supervisor of the third floor of Memorial hospital has gone to St Stephen New Brunswick where she will pass her vacation with her parents Mr and Mrs Harry Moore.

Josephine Moore R.N Emorial Hospital St. Stephen, N. B Harry Moore

Miss Barbara Robinson Visits in Farmingdale

Miss Barbara Robinson daughter of Mr and Mrs Roland Robinson of Dummerstreet returned from a several days visit in Farmingdale where she was a guest of Miss Margaret Hooper daughter of Mr and Mrs Grafton Hooper.

Barbara Robinson Roland Robinson Dummerstreet Farmingdale Margaret Hooper Grafton Hooper

Gardenier Family Host’s Highland Lake Weekend

Mr and Mrs James T Gardenier and their sons Robert and James T Jr of 1311 High Street passed Sunday at Highland Lake as guests of Gardens brother George Gardenier of Portland at his cottage.

James T. Gardenier Robert James T High Street Highland Lake Mr. Gardenier George Gardenier Portland

Child Burn Patient Returns Home After Accident

Bethel Estes, three year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Russell Estes of Edward street, has returned from Memorial hospital after a week treatment for burns caused when she toppled a can of hot fat. While the accident occurred Mrs. Estes was away and the child, who had been playing outside, entered the kitchen unnoticed by her father.

Bethel Estes Russell Estes Edward Street Memorial Hospital

Family trip brings members home from Quebec and Canada

Mrs Edward Footer and daughter Mary Jane of Upper High Street, their son Mr Edmund Arsenault of 335 High Street and son Fr Archie D Gillis of Brewer have returned from a visit in Quebec and St Anne de Beaupre.

Edward Footer Mary Jane Upper High Street Edmund Arsenault 335 High Street Archie D. Gillis Brewer Quebec St. Anne de Beaupre

Footer Family Returns After Mere Point Visit

Mr and Mrs Edward Footer and daughter Mary Jane of upper High street passed Sunday at Mere Point as guests of Mr and Mrs Edwin Rogers of Brunswick and Mr and Mrs Louis Footer of Lewiston. They were joined home by Edward Footer Jr who had been visiting relatives for a week.

Edward Footer Mary Jane Upper High Street Mere Point Edwin Rogers Brunswick Louis Footer Lewiston Edward Footer, Jr

Nurse Dorothy Huggard Serves Bath Memorial Hospital

Miss Dorothy Huggard of Hyannis Massachusetts, visiting relatives, is doing floor duty at Bath Memorial Hospital, where she trained several years ago, returning for the summer with her parents Mr and Mrs Herbert Huggard of Mechanic Street.

Dorothy Huggard R.N Hyannis Mass Herbert Huggard Mechanic Street Bath Memorial Hospital

Visitors from East Hartford and Sagadahoc Ferry

Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Jensen and daughter Audrey plus niece Geraldine Rice of East Hartford Conn arrive for a two week visit with Mrs. Jensen’s parents Mr. and Mrs. Fred A. Bowie of Drummond Street and with Miss Rice’s parents Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Rice of Sagadahoc Ferry. Fern and Doris Pettengill travel to St John and Hampton NB to visit aunt and uncle Miss Margaret Bovaird and brother Clarence Bovaird, accompanied by their aunt Mrs. Florence Atcheson of St John.

Stanley Jensen Audrey Geraldine Rice East Hartford, Conn Jensen Fred A. Bowie Drummond Street Miss Rice Nelson Rice Sagadahoc Ferry Fern Doris Pettengill George V. Pettengill Liberty Street St. John Hampton N. B Margaret Bovaird Clarence Bovaird Florence Atcheson That City Pettengill

Rochester Hosts G Albert Bakers Weekend Visit

Mr and Mrs G Albert Baker of Rochester New Hampshire were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Edward C Harrington of 5 Valley Road. Miss Rita Elton Harrington is visiting relatives in Rochester for a week.

G. Albert Baker Rochester N. H Edward C. Harrington Valley Road Rita Elton Harrington

Dessert bridge at Miss Gibbons home in Madison

Mrs. John Darlington of Madison entertained at a dessert supper for Miss Mary F. Gibbons on Washington Street. Four tables of contract were played with prizes awarded to Mrs. Warren F. Hawley first, Mrs. Rupert H. Baxter second, agee third, Miss Miriam W. Kimball fourth, Mrs. Lucy Green fifth, and Mrs. Harry G. Deering received a consolation prize. Out of town guest Mrs. Culbert McGay of Newisford Conn. attended.

John Darlington Madison N. J Mary F. Gibbons Newisford, Conn

Mrs Louis Hagan Seeks Throat Treatment at Portland Osteopathic

Mrs Louis Hagan of upper High street entered the Osteopathic hospital in Portland Monday for throat treatments.

Louis Hagan Upper High Street Osteopathic Hospital Portland

Nurse resigns from Augusta General for private duty work

Mrs. Thurle Robbins a registered nurse has resigned from Augusta General Hospital and is now doing private duty in North Reading Massachusetts. She went there Sunday for a brief visit with her parents Mr and Mrs Chester Roberts of 945 High street.

Thurle Robbins R.N Augusta General Hospital North Reading Mass Chester Roberts High Street

Atwood Children Return From Whitefield Visit

Patricia Atwood and her brother Ronald, children of Mr and Mrs John A Atwood of upper Washington Street, return from a visit with their sister Mrs Norman Chase in Whitefield. Mr and Mrs Fred Hayward of Oliver Street spent the weekend in Littleton with Mrs Hayward’s parents Mr and Mrs William Astle and returned with their son Master John Hayward who had been visiting his grandparents for two weeks.

Patricia’ Atwood Brother Ronald John A. Atwood Upper Washington Street Norman Chase Whitefield Fred Hayward Oliver Street Littleton N H

Milliken Family Visits Maine From California

Howard Benjamin Milliken arrives in Bath on Tuesday to visit his parents Mr. and Mrs. Clinton S. Milliken at 133 Oak Street. He travels with Mrs. Milliken from California, where he works for the Southern Pacific railroad in Sacramento, and plans a three week stay visiting Calais Eastport and St. John while their Maine visit continues.

Howard Benjamin Milliken Bath Clinton S. Milliken Oak Street Maine Mr. Milliken California Southern Pacific Railroad Sacramento

Walter E Edge Jr Returns To Fort Devens Mass

Walter E Edge Jr returns to Fort Devens Massachusetts after a short visit with his parents Hon and Mrs Walter E Edge of Small.

Walter E. Edge, Jr Fort Devens Mass Hon Walter E. Edge Small Point

Quincy visitors plan weekend visit to Spring Street home

Mrs Francis Duprey and children Paul and Robert of Quincy Mass arrived recently to visit Mr and Mrs Stillman P Duprey at 49 Spring Street. Mr Duprey plans to join for the weekend and return home Sunday.

Francis Duprey Paul Robert Quincy Mass Mr. Duprey Stillman P. Duprey Spring Street

Whitman Mitchells Return From Long Pond Outing

Mr and Mrs Whitman Mitchell of Milan street have returned from a few days outing at Long Pond near Jackman and in the Moosehead Lake region.

Whitman Mitchell Milan Street Long Pond Jackman Moosehead Lake

Page Family Visit Ties Detroit School Headmaster to Boston

Clifton O. Page headmaster of Detroit University school arrived Saturday for a visit with his parents Mr and Mrs Orville E Page of 434 Middle street He was in Boston on business Tuesday Mrs Page stayed in Vermont to visit her parents Miss Dorothy Crocker resumed duties in Boston Monday after two weeks with her parents HermonCrooker High street

Clifton O. Page Detroit University School Orville E. Page Middle Street Boston Dorothy Crocker Hermon Crooker High Street

Mrs Mellon Visits Nova Scotia After 48 Years

Mrs Frank Mellon of Center street travels to Nova Scotia with Mr and Mrs Desire Amirault and family and Mrs Estella Comeau of Spring street. It is her first visit to that county in 48 years and her first since moving to the United States.

Frank Mellon Center Street Nova Scotia Desire Amirault Estella Comeau Spring Street That County United States of America

Poland Spring man returns home after weekend guest

James P. Ricker Jr of Poland Spring comes home Monday after spending the weekend with Harold M. Sewall of Washington Street. Sewall was Ricker’s guest in Poland Spring last week.

James P. Ricker, Jr Poland Spring Harold M. Sewall Washington Street Harold Sewall

Mrs. Norsworthy Visits Boothbay Family Ties

Mrs. Leonard Norsworthy of Washington DC arrived Monday night from Boothbay Harbor after a week away to spend a fort night with her father Rev. O. W. Folsom and sister Miss Elsie Folsom of Washington street. Her daughter Mrs. Whittemore Whittier, also of Washington, has stayed with her grandfather and aunt the past week.

Leonard Norsworthy Washington, D. C Boothbay Harbor Rev O. W. Folsom Elsie Folsom Washington Street

Bath residents hosted dinner at Quaker Point cottage

Mr and Mrs Albert Billings entertained guests for dinner Monday evening at their cottage at Quaker Point with Mrs Guy Crosby Mr and Mrs Frank Reinoehl and Mr and Mrs Gardiner Rogers all of Bath for the social gathering.

Albert Billings Quaker Point Guy Crosby Frank Reinoehl Gardiner Rogers Bath

Garden clubs chair attends Maine federation meeting

Mrs Edmund A Rothwell chair of the State Roadside Development committee travels to West Rockport for the first 1941 1943 executive board meeting. Mrs John Parker one of seven regional directors also attends along with Mrs E Stewart Orbeton federation president who hosted the session.

Edmund A. Rothwell Maine Federation of Garden Clubs West Rockport John Parker E. Stewart Orbeton

Families Return From Visit Across Metro Boston Area

Mr and Mrs William Bertrand and their son Billy of Stoughton Massachusetts visited their niece Mrs Marshall Brown and Mr Brown of Maxwell street They also called on their nephew Lawrence Talbot and Mrs Talbot of Oak street Mr and Mrs Charles Stewart of Somerville Massachusetts Mr and Mrs Thomas Gallagher of Center street and Mr and Mrs Joseph Arsenault of Middle street

William Bertrand Billy Stoughton Mass Charles Stewart Somerville Marshall Brown Brown Maxwell Street Lawrence Talbot Talbot Oak Street Thomas Gallagher Center Street Joseph Arsenault Middle Street

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