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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1952

Page

3

Daughters of Colonial Dame Attend Camden Meeting

Erma Farrar joins the Daughters of Colonial Dames meeting at Tamarack Lodge in Camden with national president Mrs. Charles R. Curtiss of Joliet in attendance. Bath area members Ada Deering Litchfield and Nellie Lord also belong to the Colonel Dum mer Sewall chapter.

Erma Farrar Brunswick Geenate Aes Corona M R. Serter Daughters of Colonial Were Camden Tamarack Lodge Charles R. Curtiss Joliet Bath Ada Deering Alice Litchfield Nellie Lord Colonel Dummer Sewall

Hale Couple Honeymooning in Bermuda

Mr and Mrs W E Hale Jr formerly Barbara Cooke honeymoon at Beaches Somerset Bermuda. They plan to live on Madison Rd High Park Cincinnati. Mrs Hale is daughter of J F Cooke Middle St. Susan Bates of High St home from Laughing Loon Camp Waterboro after July. Capt and Mrs Russell Hitchcock now at The Hague Holland moving to a former Dutch family home. Mike Zoome owner of Zoome restaurant hospitalized at Lahey Clinic Boston under observation.

W. E. Hale, Jr Barbara D. Cooke Tge Beaches Somerset Bermuda Madison Road High Park Cincinnati Hale J. F. Cooke Middle Street Susan Bates Leslie Shumway High Street Waterboro Bath Russell S. Hitchcock Hague Holland Mike Zoome Zoome Lahey Clinic Boston

Family visits by Bing hamton residents include fishing trip

Mr and Mrs Zara Williams of Binghamton NY return home after visiting Mr and Mrs Walter James of Drummond street and Mr and Mrs Jack White of Bing hamton. They fished off Boothbay Harbor and visited Thomaston State Prison gift shop with Mrs White's grandmother Mrs Lina Butler of Bath. A son, Scott Walter, was born to Mr and Mrs Frank Sutherland at Memorial hospital. He weighed seven pounds two ounces. Mrs Sutherland nee Janice Beane is daughter of Mr and Mrs Walter Beane of Georgetown Center formerly of Malden MA. Mrs Fannie Gass, companion to Mrs Langdon T Snipe of Green street, has moved to Whitman MA to live with sister Mrs Francis Cooke.

Charles MacMahan Malden Mass Bath Walter Beane Georgetown Center MacMahan U. S. Coast Guard Boston Hyde Windlass Co Walter James Drummond Street Arlene James Jack White Nicolette Binghamton, N. Y Mr. White Zara Wiliams Binghamton N. Y Boothbay Harbor Frank Sutherland Memorial Hospital Scott Walter Sutherland Janice Beane Malden, Mass Fannie Gass Langdon T. Snipe Green Street Whitman, Mass Francis Cooke

Georgetown Center visitor renovates Bath area home

Walter Beane of Georgetown Center visited Bath on Saturday to inspect his ongoing home improvement. He is renovating by removing interior walls, adding river facing picture windows, and constructing a modern garage. He has also built two furnished cabins with bath and kitchen and drilled an artesian well supplying water to the house and cottages.

Walter Beane Georgetown Center Bath Mr. Beane

David C Dickson Jr Returns Home After Bar Exam

David C Dickson Jr returns to the home of his parents after taking the bar exam in Pennsylvania. He plans to return and work after a vacation in Maine. He is the son of Mr and Mrs David C Dickson of 1033 Washington Street. Miss Mae Griffin the Adams Court was a Wednesday guest of Mrs Cora Rice of Woowich.

David C. Dickson, Jr Pennsylvania Maine David C. Dickson Washington Street Mae Griffin Adams Court Cora Rice Woowich

Soldier returns from Korea assigned to Fort Devens

Pfc. Phillip E. Savage USA recently back from Korea is reassigned to Fort Devens Massachusetts and is on a 30 day leave at 10 Somerset Place Bath with his mother Mrs Edna Savage. Mrs Mae Hagan of Georgetown Center died Thursday in the city among friends.

Phillip E. Savage USA Korea Fort Devens Mass Somerset Place Bath Edna Savage Mae Hagan Georgetown Center

Davis couple returns from Maine vacation with relatives

Mr and Mrs Clare Davis of Saugus Mass return home after a Maine and Vermont trip. They spent a weekend at the Davis cottage Bay Point and visited relatives in Bath. Mr Davis works for General Electric Co Lynn Mass. Eleanor Murphy of Bangor visits grandparents in Grove Street and plans to attend the Shakespeare Festival at Camden Hills Theatre with Maine cast members Greta Nelson Gene Jellison and Bill White. Frances Young Morse High teacher attends University of Maine Summer School and will spend the weekend at her Front Street home.

Clare Davis Saugus Mass Maine Vermont Davis Cottage Bay Point Visi Bath Davis General Electric Co Lynn Eleanor Murphy Bangor Mrs. Irving Trufant Grove Street Camden Hills Jenny Greta Nelson Rockland Gene Jellison Swan's Island Bill White Topsham Frances Young Morse High University of Maine Front Street

Mr. Sweep Hosts Holiday Show for Cripled Children

Radio and TV star Mr. Sweep appeared at Hyde Memorial Home for Cripled Children for a one hour Merry go Round of Fun on Thursday afternoon. He played games sang songs and donated his time and prizes. He is appearing regularly at the Steak House in Wiscasset through August.

Mr. Sweep Hyde Memorial Wiscasset

Brady Family Vacation In Maine Hidden By Bath Home

Mr and Mrs Francis J Brady and family of Somerville Massachusetts are spending their vacation with Mr Brady's mother Mrs George M Emery of Bath at her summer home in Harpswell Center Maine.

Francis J. Brady Somerville, Mass Mr. Brady George M. Emery Bath Harpswell Center

Georgetown Hosts Harvard Colleagues and Regional Guests

Recent guests at the homes of Mr. and Mrs. Mark Goldman and Mr. and Mrs. Loring E. Hart in Georgetown include Burton Wheeler of Columbia, S C and Cambridge Mass. Wheeler is a fellow student of Hart at Harvard. Also visiting are John Gaudet and family from Nashua New Hampshire with Frank Gallant in Spring Street. Mrs. William Potter of Oak Street returns from visits to Plum Island and West Newbury with relatives Dan Akaway and G Allen Knowles. Mrs. Luther M. Gifford of Baltimore is a guest at 329 Front Street.

Mark Goldman Loring E. Hart Georgetown Burton Wheeler Columbia S. C Cambridge Mass Wheeler Mr. Hart Harvard Graduate School of Arts and Sciences John Gaudet Jean Richard Nashua, N. H Frank Gallant Spring Street William Potter Oak Street Arrowsic Dan Akaway Plum Island G. Allen Knowles West Newbury Luther M. Gifford Baltimore, Md Front Street

Miss Eva Pratt Returns to Malden After Bath Visit

Miss Eva Pratt returns to her home in Malden Massachusetts on Thursday after a month in Bath. She is a former Bath resident who for several years worked in the Bath Water District office on Lambard Street.

Eva Pratt Malden Mass Bath

Dearborn Couple Touring New England Relatives Visit

Mr and Mrs Alfred Gannon of Dearborn Michigan travel to visit Mrs Gannon's parents and Mrs Afton Bowker in East Lane. They plan to see Gannon's mother in Washington street and stop in Derry New Hampshire to visit brothers and wives Lewis F Gannon Jr and Eugene Gannon formerly of Bath. Alfred Gannon was formerly Miss Maude Bowker of Bath. Dr and Mrs William E Hill of Naugatuck Connecticut are at their Popham Beach cottage. Mrs Henry Trowbridge of Norfolk Virginia, formerly of the city, visits Miss Agnes Trowbridge at Crow Point Hingham Massachusetts. Mrs Trowbridge recently spent days with Mrs Arthur L King of Edgett street, and Mrs King hosted a tea.

Alfred Gannon Dearborn Mich Eugene Gannon Bath Maude Bowker William E. Hill Naugatuck, Conn Popham Beach Henry Trowbridge Norfolk Agnes Trowbridge Crow Point Hngham Mass Trowbrdge Arthur L. King Edgett Street

Richs Vacation Atwood Cottage Popham Beach

Mr and Mrs David E Rich of 248 Washington Street are spending the week at the Atwood cottage located at Popham Beach.

David E. Rich Washington Street Atwood Popham Beach

Local couple takes two week vacation to Provincetown

Mr and Mrs Raymond Parker of Office Drive Lambert Park depart for a two week vacation in Provincetown Massachusetts Mr Parker is vacationing from the Central Maine Power Co and Mrs Parker from the Bath Iron Works office

A. J. Drost USN A. Drost Naval Office of Iron Works Towes Drost Detroit Newsrg Tower Circle Lambert Park Raymond Parker Office Drive Provincetown Mass Parker Central Maine Power Co Bath Iron Works

Hatch Family Vacation at Popham Beach

Mr and Mrs Stanley Hatch of Rochester New York spend two weeks at Popham Beach with Mrs Hatch and Dunlap Hatch.

Stanley Hatch Rochester, N. Y Popham Beach Mr. Hatch Robert B. Hatch Dunlap Hatch

Adams family vacation update at Solon cottage

Mr and Mrs Oscar Adams and their daughters Barbara Susan and Betty Adams of West Street spend a Fortnight at their Solon cottage Betty Adams formerly with Bath Iron Works office has returned after vacationing with the family at Solon.

Oscar Adams Barbara Susan West Street Solon Betty Adams Bath Iron Works

Hatch Family Occupying Weston Cottage at Popham Beach

Mr. and Mrs. Robert B. Hatch with children David Sally Jeffrey and Robert of South Hanover Mass occupy the Weston cottage at Popham Beach for a week.

Robert B. Hatch David Sally Jeffrey Robert South Hanover, Mass Weston Cottage Popham Beach

Bath residents change homes and jobs noted

Mr. and Mrs. Emery Nickerson son Emery Jr of Turner recently moved from the Casey home on Goddard Street to Hyde Park Terrace. Emery Nickerson Sr works at Bath Iron Works. Mrs. Robert Harnden returns from Boston to Bath and occupies her High Street home after visiting sister Mrs. Frank Smith in Newton Mass.

Emery Nickerson Emery, Jr Turner Wilbur Casey Goddard Street Hyde Park Terrace Nickerson Bath Iron Works Robert Harnden Boston Bath High Street Frank Smith Newton Mass

Sisters to spend weekend at Small Point Beach home

Miss Carolyn Moses and her sister Mrs. Lucy Greene of Washington street will stay at the Summer home of Mrs. John K. Jayne at Small Point Beach. Mrs. Jayne and daughter Pamela left Friday for New York City where Miss Jayne joined friends for a European trip by plane.

Carolyn Moses Lucy Greene Washington Street John K. Jayne Small Point Beach Jayne Pamela New York City Europe New York

Boston Visit Yields Beach Tours By Local Residents

Mrs Colin R Dunn and Mr and Mrs Hugh Nash of Westport plus Mrs Dunn's sister Mrs Bessie Hasselman of Bath returned from a Boston trip and visited several beaches while there.

Colin R. Dunn Hugh Nash Westport Dunn Bessie Hasselman Bath Boston

Long Island Couple Guesting in Brunswick Heads to Chebeague

Mr and Mrs Russell Ross of Long Island New York visited Mrs Ross brother and wife Mr and Mrs Stanley Hunter on Brunswick road for a week and will spend two weeks at Mr Ross boyhood home on Chebeague Island.

Russell Ross Long Island N. Y Mrs. Ross Stanley Hunter Brunswick Road Chebeague Island Mr. Ross

Da vises Announce Birth At Memorial Hospital

Mr and Mrs Reginald E Davis of Denny Road announce the birth of a daughter at Memorial Hospital on July 24. The infant weighed seven pounds six ounces and is unnamed.

Reginald E. Davis Denny Road Memorial Hospital Sharon Ann

Blaisdell Couple Enjoys Canadian Vacation Trip

Mr and Mrs Harry Blaisdell of Lemont Street travel through Canada during their vacation. He works for Hyde Windlass Co and she is employed by First National Bank.

Harry Blaisdell Lemont Street Canada Hyde Windlass Co First National Bank

Hyde Family Visits Sewalls in Boston

Mrs Lewis H Hyde and her children Polly Jane and Lewis H Hyde Jr of Winchester Va arrived Friday to spend August with her parents Hon and Mrs Arthur Sewall at the Stone House Farm. Mr and Mrs Sewall drove to Boston to meet Mrs Hyde and children.

Lewis H. Hyde Polly, Jane Lewis H. Hyde, Jr Winchester Arthur Sewall Stone House Farm

Miss Cornelia Thibodeau Visits Weymouth Return

Miss Cornelia Thibodeau daughter of Mr and Mrs Oak ley Thibodeau Weymouth Mass returned home Saturday after a week long visit with Vincent Henderson of 52 Spring Street.

Cornelia Thibodeau Oakley Thibodeau Weymouth Mass Vincent Henderson Springstreet

Rev Dr and Mrs Wilson Return From Melrose Visit

Rev Dr and Mrs David L Wilson return to their Washington Street home after spending several days in Melrose Massachusetts with their son Blair Wilson daughter in law and grandchildren.

David L. Wilson Washington Street Melrose Mass Blair Wilson

Beaw’mer Home Party Belongs to Brunswick Guests

Mr and Mrs Worgy of Brunswick hosted a Sunday afternoon gathering at their Beaw’mer home on South Street. Guests included Mrs Fred and daughter Mrs Archie Seekins of Concord New Hampshire, Miss Flossie Beals, Norman Howard and Hal Lawrence and Mrs Helen Lincoln, alongside Treworgy family members from within and outside the state.

Worgy Brunswick Beaw' Mer South Fred Archie L. Seekins Concord N. H Flossie M. Beals Norman Howard Ath Hal Helen Lincoln Bronewick Lawrence R Arrowsie Treworgy

Grant family moves to Grace Episcopal rectory

Rev and Mrs James L Grant and daughters Claire and Leslie moved Monday to the Grace Episcopal church rectory at 795 High street. Their telephone number is 319.

James L. Grant Claire Leslie Arthur Sewall Washington Street Grace Episcopal Church High Street

Brunswick Nursing Student Hosts Weenie Roast at Mere Point

Miss Jeannine Bisson daughter of Mr and Mrs Lucien Bisson and Miss Phyllis Tetreault student nurse at St Elizabeths School of Nursing Brunswick pass vacation with parents hosted a Wednesday night weenie roast at the Bisson cottage Mere Point entertaining friends.

Jeannine Bisson Lucien Bisson High Street Phyllis. Tetreault Brunswick St. Elizabeth’s School of Nursing Brighton Mass Arthur J. Tetreault Spring Street Bisson Cottage Mere Point

Mrs Nellie Lord Vacationing in Boothbay Harbor

Mrs Nellie Lord of Fitts street is spending the weekend in Boothbay Harbor for a quiet seaside visit and relaxation.

Nellie Lord of Fitts Street Booth- Boothbay Harbor

Local Wedding Guests and Home Preparations Update

Mr and Mrs John Moore recently back from a Catskills wedding trip visit Mr and Mrs Frank Moore on Washington Street while their Shaw Street home is prepared. Mrs Howard P Hill of Saco stays with her mother Mrs Frank Reed on Mechanic Street as Reed returns home from Memorial hospital care.

John Moore The Catskills Mr. Moore Mrs Frank Moore Washington Street Shaw Street Howard P. Hill Saco Frank Reed Mechanic Street

Tems Headed to Isle au Haut for Week Visit

Mr and Mrs Linwood Tem of Park Street depart Me this morning for Isle au Haut to visit friends for a week. They are accompanied to Cushing by daughter Nancy who will stay with her aunt Mildred Young while her parents are away. Mr Temple is on vacation from Bath.

Mrs. Linwood Tem Park Street Isle-au-haut Cushing Nancy Mildred Young Mr. Temple Bath

Weekend Guests From Two States Visit Local Families

Mr and Mrs Lowell McKenney and daughter Nancy of Auburn were Sunday guests of Mrs McKenney s aunt and uncle Mr and Mrs Charles Whitehouse on Washington street. Mr and Mrs Arlington Marr and sons Arlington Francis and Stanley and daughter Ellen of Wilmington Mass were weekend guests of Mr Marr s mother Mrs Lilie Marr on Washington street. Also visiting were Mrs Marr s daughter Mrs Katherine Butka RN and daughter Mary Lou of Gardiner and her son Frederick S Marr a patient at the Veterans Hospital in Togus.

Lowell McKenney Nancy Auburn McKenney Charles Whitehouse Upper Washington Street Arlington Marr Arlington Francis Stanley Ellen Wilmington Mass Mr. Marr Lilie Marr Marr Katherine Butka R. N Mary Lou Gardiner Frederick S. Marr Veterans Hospital Togus

Mrs Merton Cousins Sent Home From Memorial Hospital

Mrs Merton Cousins of 34 Dummer Street has returned home from Memorial Hospital where she was under observation.

Merton Cousins Dummer Street Memorial Hospital

Giannattasio Family Visiting Hanna in Springfield

Mr. and Mrs. G. Giannattasio and their three daughters Joan Elaine and Annamary of Springfield Mass visit Mrs. Giannattasio sister and her husband Mr and Mrs Mark P. Hanna at 12 Milan

G. Giannattasio Joan Elaine Annamary Springfield, Mass Giannattasio Mark P. Hanna Milan Street

Democratic candidates Oliver and McVicar visit Bath

James C. Oliver and James A. McVicar of South Portland visited Bath. Oliver seeks the Democratic nomination for Governor and McVicar runs for Congress.

Two Maine Students Return From ROTC Camp at Fort Meade

Perleston L Pert Jr and Philip Haskell sons of Maine residents returned home Saturday after six weeks at the ROTC summer training camp at Fort George B Meade Maryland. Both will enter the University of Maine senior class in the fall and upon graduation next spring will be eligible for second lieutenant commissions.

Perleston L. Pert, Jr Perleston L. Pert Middle Street Philip Haskell Robert H. Haskell High Street Fort George B. Meade Haskell Pert University of Maine

Reading and Dorchester Families Visit Washington Street

Mr and Mrs Frederick Shaw and daughters Linda Carol and Judy of Reading Massachusetts are guests of Mr and Mrs Charles Whitehouse on Washington Street. Mr and Mrs Albert LeBreck of Dorchester Massachusetts have returned home after visiting Mr and Mrs Charles Marr on Washington Street. Accompanying them were Mrs Marr and daughter Deborah who spend the week in Dorchester with Mrs Marrs mother Mrs Ella McDonough.

Frederick Shaw Linda Carol Judy Reading, Mass Charles Whitehouse Upper Washington Street Albert LeBreck Dorchester Mass Charles Marr Washington Street Marr Deborah Dorthe Ella McDonough

Mrs Hanna and daughters return home from Carteret visit

Mrs. Mark P. Hanna and her daughters Janice and Karen have returned to 12 Milan Street after a three week stay with relatives in Carteret New Jersey.

Mark P. Hanna Janice Karen Milan Street

Travels of White RO White Party Through New England and Vermont

York state based visitors from the White RO White in Vermont tour through New York, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island not present. they visit Rev and Mrs Jace derson former Woolwich residents and lunch with Mrs Charles Presley’s mother in Albany. They travel Mohawk corridor Berkshires Catskill State Park West Point Storm King Highway and stay two days in East Hartford at Mr and Mrs Charles Presbey’s ranch home. They stop in Sharon to visit daughter Miss Vivian Presby, a camp switchboard operator, then return to Cambridge to Webber cottage after a brief stay.

York State Jace Derson Woolwich Charles Presley Albany N. Y Mohawk Berkshires Ochusetts Catskill State Park West Point Storm King Highway East Hartford Conn Charles Presbey Sharon Mass Vivian Presby

Mrs Farrin Visitation Tour Through Massachusetts Homes

Mrs George H Farrin visiting Bath with Mrs Ali and Mrs Della Brags at 655 Middle Street. Since moving from Galveston to the northeast she has seen Mr and Mrs Stanley Cheney in Plymouth and Mr and Raymond H Donnell at Buzzards Bay, with Mrs C P Randall in Malden. Later he will join his wife and they will visit his sister John Burgon of 480 Maladie Street. Farrin is a Bath alumnus.

George H. Farrin Bath Ali Della Brags Middle Street Galveston Texas Stanley Cheney Plymouth Mass Raymond H. Donnell Buzzards Bay C. P. Randall Malden Randall John Burgon Maladie Street Mr. Farrin

Holmes Family Update Ailing Sister Confined to Room

Mr and Mrs Ralph Holmes of sister Mrs Myrtie McKeon are mentioned with her confined condition to her room due to illness. The brief notes a family health matter within the Holmes household.

Ralph Holmes Myrtie McKeon

Johnsons Return From Lake Winnepesaukee Visit

Mr and Mrs Arthur Johnson of Valley Road returned from a two weeks visit at Lake Winnepesaukee New Hampshire where they stayed in a cottage on the shore while Mr Johnson patrolledfrom the Bath Iron Works. Their daughter Vivien of Vance and Leslie Craig of Port joined them during the trip.

Arthur Johnson Fof Valley Road Lake ‘Winnepesaukee N. H Johnson Bath Iron Works Vivien Vance Leslie Craig Port

Memorial hospital patient Billy Brown returns after 18th visit

Nine year old Billy Brown son of Mr and Mrs Sanford rer of Ondahoe Ferry is back at Memorial hospital after a week at home. He went to hospital Saturday and Monday officials report he is more comfortable. In three years he has been a patient 18 times and the staff praise his courage and faith. Joan Brooks MHS 52 has joined the city treasurer office. Guests at Birch Point include George and Beitzel Beitzel from Springfield Pa Fitz Hugh Hardcastle and four children of Groton Mass with William Drake family.

Billy Brown Sanford Rer Ondahoe Ferry Emorial Hospital Billy Memorial Hospital George B. Beitzel Springfield Fitz Hugh Hardcastle Groton Mass William P. Drake Birch Point Frederick E. Drake, Jr Frederick E. Drake Mary F. Gibbons James B. Drake Robin

Hyde Park Family Reunites After Visit

Mr and Mrs Robert Hall and daughter Linda of Hyde Park Massachusetts returned home after spending two weeks with Mr Hall s father at Sabino.

Robert Hall Linda Hyde Park, Mass Mr. Hall Sabino

Atwood Family Guests Visit Relatives in Portland

Mr and Mrs John Atwood and their children from South Portland spent a week with Mr and Mrs Clarence Atwood on Upper Washington Street and with Mrs Atwood s aunt and uncle Mr and Mrs Kerwin Butcher of 1345 Washington.

John Atwood South Portland Mr. Atwood Clarence Atwood Upper Washington Street Mrs. Atwood Kerwin Butcher Washington Street

Mrs Ring Visits Foster's Point Guest of City Clerk Family

Mrs Harry Ring of Washburn street is spending a few days at Foster's Point as guest of her son and wife City Clerk and Mrs Harry Ring Jr at their summer home.

Harry Ring Washburn Street Foster's Point Harry Ring, Jr

Bowker and Bryant to Enter Air Force Candidate School

Oda M. Bowker Jr. and George E. Bryant depart Bath Wednesday for Face Air Force Base New York to begin preparations for entering Githers Candidate School. Both Bowker and Bryant are 1952 graduates of the University of.

Oda M. Bowker, Jr George E. Bryant Bath Faee Air Force Base N. Y Githers Bowker Aera Eeetestes University of

Purdue and family plan stay at Rhyme Beach before southern home

J Pur due and daughter Alice Loraine plan a Thursday departure for Rhyme Beach to spend a few days at the Allen Spear co laboring then travel south to Dartmouth. On Monday evening Purdue spoke at the Isle of Shoals Congregational Conference in Star Island New Hampshire and preached at his former Winter Street Congregational church.

J . Purdue Alice Loraine Rhyme Beach Allen Spear Co Dartmouth Isle of Shoals Starsland N. H Purdue Winter Street Congregational Church

Mrs Hogan and daughter head home to Swatt after Bath visit

Mrs Alite M. Hogan and her daughter Marilyn return to Swatt Massachusetts after spending several days visiting friends in Bath. Both Mrs Hogan and Marilyn are former Meadowway residents.

Marilyn Swatt Mass Bath Hogan Meadowway

Sewalls Attend Wedding of Hetzler Littell in New York State

Mr and Mrs Loyal F Sewall and daughter Camilla spent a few days on Long Island New York. They attended the wedding of Ensign Peter Hetzler and Miss Sarah Farnsworth Littell of Colorado. The Hetzler family has often visited Arthur Sewall in Washington Street at their Point home. The groom is the son of Edward P Hetzler of New York City.

Loyal F. Sewall Camilla Long d. N.Y Peter Hetzler Sarah Farnsworth Littell Colorado Colo Hetzler Arthur Sewall Washington Street Small Point Edward P. Hetzler New York City

Local Social Visits Include Boothbay Harbor Trip

Mrs. William G. Mitchell and daughter Mrs. Gladys Lewis of Flying Point road were guests of Mrs. James Colby in Washington street Sunday. They enjoyed a trip to Boothbay Harbor aboard the Viking. Mr. and Mrs. Dwight W. Pierce Jr and daughters Polly and Abigail returned to Yarmouth after weeks with Mrs. Pierce's parents. Mr. and Mrs. R. J. M. Steassy at 444 Middle Street. Mrs. Pierce has been caring for her mother Mrs. Steassy and grandmother Mrs. O. E. Page who are recovering from an automobile accident. Mr. and Mrs. Julius Appleton and son Allen of Springfield Mass arrived Tuesday for a visit with Mrs. Appleton's mother, Mrs. Edmund P. Briggs.

William G. Mitchell Gladys Lewis Flying Point Road Port James Colby Washington Street Boothbay Harbor Viking Dwight W. Pierce, Jr Polly Abigail Yarmouth Pierce R. J. M. Steassy Middle Street Ste O. E. Page Julius Appleton Son Allen Springfield Mass Appleton Edmund P. Briggs Center Street

U S Diplomat Visits Bath On Foreign Service Duty

Raymond F. Colby a General Service Officer of the United States Foreign Service is visiting Bath on a ten day stay with Mrs. Alice J. Colby and Mrs. Hollis Kennedy. He is en route from Panama to Brussels having been transferred to the embassy there. Mr and Mrs Leslie White of Worcester Massachusetts visit Bath with relatives and also travel in Canada during their vacation.

Raymond F. Colby United States Foreign Service Bath Alice J. Colby Hollis. J. Kennedy Panama Brussels Belgium Leslie White Worcester, Mass Canada

Powell Dennison guests near Reid State Park visit

Mr and Mrs Dawson Powell and children Fortin Nancy and Marilyn of Warwick Rhode Island were weekend guests of Mrs Powell s cousin and husband Mr and Mrs William W Dennison of 49 Green street They enjoyed a picnic and a swim at Reid State Park Mr and Mrs George Ingraham of St Petersburg Florida were guests last week of Mr and Mrs George J Goodwin of 1155 Washington street

Dawson Powell Fortin Nancy Marilyn Warwick, R. I George Ingraham St. Petersburg Fla George J. Goodwin Washington Street

Whitehursts arrive for Birch Point visit home from Washington

Capt and Mrs Edson Whitehurst arrive from Washington D C to visit Mrs Main at their Summer Birch Point home. They will leave at month end for Georgetown Washington where they will reside.

Edson Whitehurst Washington, D. C Archibald M. Main Birch Point Whitehursts Georgetown Wash

Swift Family Returns Home After Visit

Mr and Mrs Milton Swift and daughter Shirley return to Nutley New Jersey after a week with Mrs Swift's grandparents Mr and Mrs Albert Pollard of Center street extension.

Milton Swift Shirley Nutley N. J

Edge and guests part from New York wedding in small point notes

Mrs. Walter BE Edge returns to Small Point from New York where she attended the Hetzler Littell wedding. Ex-Gov Edge to join after weeks in New Brunswick on a fishing trip. James C Oliver of South Portland Democratic nominee for governor visits Bath on business Tuesday.

Walter BE. Edge New York Hetzler- Littell Edge New Brunswick James C. Oliver South Portland Bath

Couple changes homes amid moves across town

Mr and Mrs Carl C Ander son relocated from Green street and after weeks at the Red House on Lincoln street moved into their Oak street home owned by Dr Paul G Bagdikian Mrs Claude B Gillette of Washington street spent Monday in Boston.

Carl C. Anderson Green Street Red House Lincoln Street Oak Street Paul G. Bagdikian Claude 8. Gillette Washington Street Boston

Wells Glover Family Vacation in Shortsville

Mr and Mrs Wells Glover and their children Beverly Jean stay two weeks with de Glovers at the Quaker Point Summer home in Shortsville New York visiting Watson and family.

Mrs. Wells Glover Beverly Jean Shortsville N. Y de Glover Mr. and Watson Quaker Point

Ancient Beer Use Traced to Babylon and Egypt

The text notes beer’s use dating back to ancient Babylon and Egypt, highlighting early origins and cultural role of brewing in these civilizations.

Babylon Egypt

Lobster Supper Aids Bodwell Campaign Fund

Local event at Bodwell Braves featured a lobster supper on Monday night hosted by the Shippabura Republican club. Proceeds were raised to support the town party’s campaign expenses and line up support ahead of upcoming ballots.

Bodwell Braves Bhippabura

Busted Liquor Bottles Scar Streets Sparking Fines

Vagrant behavior in a street area leads to smashed bottles and broken glass across sidewalks. Property damage risks injuries and may invite fines or penalties for offenders amid ongoing safety concerns in the neighborhood.

Pond lilies and Bath cinema crowding the week

The note compares pond lily selling by boys in earlier times with today where no lad merchants are seen. It reports Bath Opera House manager Sargent keeping the film Greatest Show on Earth for a rare additional Sunday and Monday run. It also mentions waste paper drives, Salvation Army pickups, and opinions on steel price effects and repurposing empty tin cans.

Bath Sargent Bath Opera House Salvation Army Army Portland

Proposed New Schoolhouse Sparks Town Hall Debate

A Times note last week on a planned new schoolhouse at Allat neighborhood discussed the need for a gymnasium and its cost. A Bathman quipped that the city must choose between educational use and another amusement hall to serve the Bath public.

The Times Field Allat

Review praises Jerome Davis book on international relations

The piece notes a Dayton Daily News review lauding Jerome Davis for presenting complex international issues in accessible terms. It highlights Davis’s analysis of war effects on ordinary citizens and his status as a summer resident at Brightwater. The article also comments on Maine’s summer visitor surge and rising milk prices amid drought and feed shortages.

Shaw Ons Dayton Ohio Daily News Jerome Davis Brightwater

Fence Repair and Paint at Naval Children’s Home Grounds

The iron fence around the Military and Naval Children's Home grounds at South and Os streets is undergoing repair and will receive a fresh coat of paint. Remarks about the smiles tax are common among the old timers.

Military and Naval Childrens Home South and Os Streets

Revenue Stamps Referenced in Early Sales Tax System

A fragment notes that stamps paid with purchases, labeled Revenue Stamps, may represent one of the first sales taxes under that name. The text suggests an archival reference to early tax instruments and administrative practice without detailing dates or entities.

Weather Lapse Reports Heavy Rain Morning Through Evening

This morning the temperature was 69 degrees and a heavy thunder shower later brought a considerable amount of rain in the late afternoon and early evening, according to local weather notes.

Curb Crossing Advice Warns of Hidden Car Backups

A cautious citizen warns readers to avoid stepping behind vehicles with a driver in the front seat as a car may move suddenly and crush a pedestrian against the bumper of the following car. The note highlights street safety and vigilance near parked and moving cars.

Bath laundries endure busy summer rush in 1900s

Bath laundries report extended evening hours due to summer cottage and hotel business. One local proprietor says out of town laundries have asked for extra help to handle the rush. Horace Morse Jr of Oak Street graduates from Bryant College of Business Administration in Providence with leadership roles in class, International Relations club, Chi Gamma Iota, and Student Senate.

Bath Horace Morse, Jr Horace G. Morse Oak Street Bryant College of Business Administration Provi Chi Gamma Iota Business Administration Morse’ High

Pigeons Overrun Bath Business Blocks and Old Timers Plan Trip

Bath crowds face a pigeon nuisance as nests flood roofs and awnings at commercial blocks. J Ernest Quimby recalls Bath High School days and a Ben Bolt play staged at Alameda and Day's Ferry. Harold P Small plans a Bath Three Quarters Century club meeting at Oreno on Aug 20, urging old timers to reserve bus space now.

Bath J. Ernest Quimby Five Islands Day’s Ferry Harold P. Small Century Club Oreno Times Office

Bee Down Squirrel Island Echoes of Diminished Steamboat Days

The piece recalls Squirrel Island once busy with multiple daily steamboat landings now reached mainly by smaller craft and motorboats. It notes nostalgia among old timers for the bygone louder freighting era while confirming the island remains beautiful.

Squirrel Island Way

Log raft and river tugs recall mill tales on the Wis channel

A writer remembers a raft of logs drifting down the river and tugs from a Wisconsin mill that used slabwood and edgings to heat water for steam rather than coal. The stern of the boat shows the vessel moving along as the narrative continues on page seven.

Wiscasset

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