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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1956

Page

3

Local families return from summer outings and new baby born

Mr and Mrs Frank Sylvester Jr and children Ann and Stephen return from a two week vacation at Le Mont cottage Southport. Mrs Sylvester’s sister Mr and Mrs Arthur Young and children Gail Betsy and Roger Gorham NH visit, plan Bath trip. Frank McIntosh and Warren Kenney families also mentioned. Kenney announces birth of daughter Ruthette Jean July 24. Kenney to Navy after Times Company stint.

Frank Sylvester, Jr Ann Stephen Washington Street Lemont Cottage Southport Warren Kenney San Diego Calif Ruthette Jean Kenney U. S. Navy The Times Company Maine Jeanette Hilton Bowdoinham

Bath Area Social Notes Highlight Visiting Friends and Vacations

Mr and Mrs Branford Har ford of Five Islands were in Bath Friday shopping and calling on friends. Mrs Hope Ward of Groton Conn formerly of Hardings East Brunswick visits Bath and West Bath for several weeks staying with her grandson Robert Ward and daughter in law Althea Ward. Philip Trainor of Bath Iron Works takes his annual two week vacation. Mr and Mrs Benjamin Haggett Jr and family of West range New Jersey arrive to spend August at their summer home Garnet and visit Haggett parents Benjamin Haggett of Front

Mrs. Branford Harford Five Islands Bath Hope Ward Groton, Conn Hardings East Brunswick West Bath Robert Ward Althea Ward Philip Trainor Bath Iron Works Benjamin Hagett, Jr West Range N. J Garnet Mr. Haggett Benjamin Haggett Front Street

Mrs. Luther Gifford Visits Mrs. Donald Young

Mrs. Luther Gifford of Baltimore Maryland arrived this week for a visit with Mrs. Donald Young on Front Street.

Luther Gifford Baltimore, Md Donald Young Front Street

Birth of a son for Mr and Mrs Black of Long Beach California

Mr and Mrs Robert Black announce the birth of a son on Tuesday July 31 at the U S Naval Hospital Corona California. The baby weighs five pounds fourteen ounces and is named Robert Jr Mrs Black is the former Agnes Cressey daughter of Mr and Mrs John Osborne Bath Mrs Osborne is visiting for five weeks. Mrs Frederick D Hill and Mrs Carleton Rice are visiting Boston and suburbs. Mrs Archie Miller and daughter Miss Margaret Miller of Wollaston Mass guest Bath residents guests of Mrs Alexander McKenzie Bath Cave NY Miss Miller taught in Massachusetts schools after Morse High and college Mrs Charles Hewitt of Winnegan ee is visiting Woolwich with Mrs William D Rich on the State highway.

Robert Black Long Beach Calif U. S. Naval Hospital Corona Robert, Jr Black Agnes Cressey John Osborne Bath Frederick D. Hill High Street Carleton Rice Bedford Street Boston Suburbs Archie Miller Margaret Miller Wollaston Mass Granite Street Alexander McKenzie Bath Cave N. Y Charles Hewitt Winneganee Woolwich William D. Rich

Bath area residents on vacations and visits abroad

Frank A. French travels to Springfield to visit family while on vacation from Bath Iron Works. Other Bath residents including Mrs Eleanor Mecrehant and Miss Evelyn Sutherland plan summer visits, with trips to Nova Scotia and Gaspee in Quebec. Naval personnel C P O Glen Thomas and family relocate to Lambert Park. Chief and Mrs. Thomas return after Brunswick Navy Base posting. Vernon Mitchell and son visit from Quincy. Grace Thayer Young undergoes surgery at Memorial Hospital.

Glen Thomas U. S. Navy Thomas Frank McIntosh Valley Road Lambert Park Bath Brunswick Naval Air Base Fort Worth Texas

Personnel Notes From Dallas Air Base And Nearby Homes

First Lt Frances Marks of the U S Air Force is stationed at a Dallas area base and writes her parents Mr and Mrs W Percy Marks of Front Street that she is pleased with Dallas and its surroundings. Her sister Miss Eleanor Marks a nurse is on staff at Cape Cod Hospital Hyannis Mass and plans to visit Bath in September. Miss Carole Sutherland has returned home to Brunswick after visiting her cousin Miss Chery King in this city.

Frances Marks U. S. Air Force Dallas Tex W. Percy Marks Front Street Eleanor Marks R.N Cape Cod Hospital Hyannis Mass Bath St. Marks Carole Sutherland Brunswick Chery King

Local women visit Lakewood to attend Bus Stop

Mrs Arthur Mayo of this city Mrs John L Baxter Sr of Topsham and Mrs Will Winfrey Mrs William Lowe and Mrs Benjamin Burbank of Brunswick were visitors at Lakewood Wednesday where they attended the play Bus Stop.

Arthur Mayo John L. Baxter, Sr Topsham Will Winfrey William Lowe Benjamin Burbank Brunswick Lakewood

Ladies take a seaside outing at Small Point Beach

Mrs Philip O Hara Mrs Charles Syde Mrs Ray Parker Sr and Mrs Linwood Boardman enjoyed a day by the shore with a picnic at Small Point Beach on Tuesday.

Philip O’hara Charles Syde Ray Parker, Sr Linwood Boardman Small Point Beach

Burgess Family Returns Home After Visit

Mr and Mrs Eugene Burgess and their son Eugene Jr left Tuesday for West Sayville Long Island New York after spending several days with Mr Burgess parents Mr and Mrs Alex Burgess of 273 Center

Eugene Burgess Eugene, Jr West Sayville Long Island N. Y Mr. Burgess Alex Burgess Center Street

Colchester Girl Visits Grandmother Before Five Islands Outing

Miss Kathy Coffin, daughter of Mr and Mrs N Elwood Coffin of Colchester Connecticut, arrived Friday for a week with her grandmother Mrs Lawrence R Vail in this city. Her parents and siblings will join August 10 for a week at Five Islands staying at Mrs Vail’s home. Mr Coffin is a machinist with Pratt Whitney Co of Hartford Connecticut.

Kathy Coffin N. Elwood Coffin Colchester Conn Lawrence R. Vail Five Islands

Marr Family from Philadelphia Visits New England Keepsakes

Mr and Mrs Chester Marr and their children Lorraine Richard and Robert with grandson Glen Richard Marr visit Mrs A A Stott in Park Street for a week. They tour Ossipee New Hampshire with Mr Richard K Marr and wife. They depart Saturday. Rev Charles Stevens of Phippsburg is listed as a patient.

Chester Marr Lorraine Richard Philadelphia Robert Denver Colorado Glen Richard Marr Mr. Marr Richard K. Marr Charles Stevens Phippsburg The Memorial Hospital

Mrs Madison Moore Hosts Hobby Club at Bay Point

Mrs Madison Moore of Cape Elizabeth and family hosted a Hobby Club gathering at their Bay Point cottage while summering with Mr and Mrs Donald Biggins and their guest Madison Jr. during the weekend in Bath area.

Madison Moore Cape Elizabeth Bath

Mrs. Edson Whitehurst Visits Father at Birch Point

Mrs. Edson Whitehurst arrives from Newport R. I. for a visit with her father A. M. Main at Birch Point.

Edson Whitehurst Newport, R. L A. M. Main Birch Point

Local Nurses Arrive For Vacation With Families

Miss Dorothy Thompson daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred H Thompson Jr 48 Meadow Way and Miss Jacqueline Staples daughter of Mr and Mrs William R Staples 74 Drayton Road have arrived to pass a vacation with their parents. Both are student nurses at Boston City Hospital School of Nursing. Mrs Reynolds Krepps has returned to her home 29 School Street from Bath Memorial Hospital where she was a medical patient.

Dorothy Thompson Fred H. Thompson, Jr Meadowway Jacqueline Staples William R. Staples Drayton Road Miss Thompson Miss Staples Boston City Hospital School of Nursing Reynolds Krepps School Street Bath Memorial Hospital

September organist assignment at United Baptist church

Mrs Richard Arnold the Beacon Street Methodist pastor's wife will serve as organist at the United Baptist church in Topsham for September. Mrs Alice Redden of Somerville Mass currently visiting Bath will return home Saturday after July stay with Mr and Mrs Arthur Packard of Beacon Street.

Richard Arnold Beacon Street Methodist Church United Baptist Church Topsham Alice Redden Somerville Mass Bath Arthur Packard Beacon Street Redden Boston Packard Thompson Potter Court Street

Birthday honors for Mrs Emma Southard at Old Ladies Home

Mrs Emma Southard, a family member at the Old Ladies Home, celebrated a birthday with a noon dinner in her honor. She received many gifts and a shower of cards while friends called in the afternoon to wish her more anniversaries. Mr and Mrs Thomas Meany and their daughter Jane of New York City visited Mrs Meanys aunt Mrs Earl W Farnham and Mr Farnham at their Front Street home.

Emma Southard Old Ladies Home Thomas Meany Jane New York City Mrs. Meany Earl W. Farnham Mr. Farnham Front Street

Merritt Shea Adopts Daughter At Memorial Hospital

Mr and Mrs E Merritt Shea of Oliver Street welcome a baby girl born Thursday morning at Memorial Hospital weighing seven pounds four ounces.

E. Merritt Shea Oliver Street Memorial Hospital

Pre nuptial shower honors Miss Mary Hersey in Orr's Island

Miss Mary Eleanor Hersey was guest of honor at a pre nuptial shower on Aug 1 at the Fire Hall Orr's Island. She is the prospective bride of Harmon York son of Mr and Mrs Dana York of Bath. Attending from this city were Mrs Dana York and Mrs Donald Burton.

Mary Eleanor Hersey Fire Orr's Island Miss Hersey Harmon York Dana York Green Street Bath Donald Burton

Testimonial Banquet Honors Red Men Official in Portland

Mrs Trask and Mrs Gagnon state officers of the Degree of Pheahontas joined the tribute to Bryan Hurd of Cramerton N C at the Eastland Hotel Portland last week. Mr and Mrs James A Main of Harrison N Y visited A M Main at his Birch Point summer home after arriving for the occasion.

Harold Trask Ernest Avery Annie Wilson Ada King Helen Gagnon Great Council of the United States Improved Order of Redmen Bryan Hurd Cramerton N. C Eastland Hotel Portland Trask Gagnon Degree of Pheahontas James A. Main Harrison, N. Y Mr. Main A. M. Main Birch Point

Mrs Ruth Strack Plans Summer in Bath Visit

Mrs Ruth Strack of New York City will spend the summer in Bath with her daughter and husband Lieutenant and Mrs Robert McDaniel at their home 1298 Washington Street. A daughter born Thursday to Mr and Mrs E Merritt Shea of Meadowway has been named Sally Ann.

Ruth Strack New York City Bath Robert McDaniel Washington Street E. Merritt Shea Meadowway Sally Ann

Mrs Lesh Strout Improves at Milton Summer Home

Word from Mrs. Lesh Strout of Winnegance Milton Massachusetts says she is improving daily from a recent illness. Her son Slinley Strout and brother Conwell Strout of New York drove to Bath to accompany her to Milton and have returned to their homes in Stanley New York City and Conwell Jackson Heights New York.

Lesh Strout Winnegance Milton Mass Slinley Strout Conwell Strout New York Bath Stanley New York City Conwell Jackson Heights N.Y

Springer and Lary duo file marriage intentions in city office

Victor L. Springer and Ruth Evelyn Lary filed marriage intentions at City Clerk Harry E. Ring Jr. James Hanson and Carl Stinson, both sons of local families, work for the Summer at Small Point Casino. Marshal Trafton, formerly of Brunswick, resides now at Presley Home on Washington Street, son of the late Edward Trafton who served as Georgetown schools superintendent.

Victor L. Springer Eva E. Springer St. Albans Wesley A. Springer Ruth Evelyn Lary Ethela Lary High Street Jesse E. Lary Harry E. Ring, Jr James Hanson Eliot C. Hanson Bedford Street Carl Stinson Paul E. Stinson Dike Road Small Point Marshal Trafton Brunswick Presley Washington Street Trafton Edward Trafton Georgetown

Miss Alice Canacaris Visites Arlington Weekend

Miss Alice Canacaris of North Street spent the weekend in Arlington Massachusetts as a guest of her fiancé Costas Philips and his family.

Alice Canacaris North Street Arlington, Mass Costas Philips

Grace Young Hospitalized on Crescent Street

Mrs. Grace Young of Crescent street is a surgical patient at the local hospital. No further details are provided in the fragment.

James Young Grace Thayer Crescent Street Memorial Hospital Grace Young The

Witt Family Returns From Southport Vacation

Dr and Mrs Ernest Witt and their three sons Daniel Bruce and Thomas of Bloomburg Pa returned home last weekend from a seaside vacation with Mrs Witt’s mother Mrs Thomas Black who accompanied them to Southport for the stay.

Ernest Witt Daniel, Bruce Thomas Bloomburg, Pa Southport

Local family visits span New England states

Mr and Mrs H A McInnes and two sons return to Wayland Massachusetts after two weeks visiting MelInnes parents Duncan MelInnes and A M Main at Birch Point. George Melzard and Wilson Fitzgerald families spent Sunday in New Hampshire visiting Benson Animal Farm and Frank Knights in Manchester. Carolee and Sandra Maines visit grandparents Harry White in West Brook this week.

H. A. McInnes Wayland Mass MelInnes Duncan MelInnes A. M. Main Birch Point George Melzard 106 Court Street Wilson Fitzgerald Keith, Brian and Kevin West Bath New Hampshire Benson Animal Farm Hudson Frank Knights Manchester N. H Carolee Sandra Maines Earl Maines Westbrook Harry B. White Dummer Street Court

Withams Visit Cherry Point During Annual Leave

Mr and Mrs Carroll M Witham of 67 Bluff Road travel to Cherry Point North Carolina to visit their son Sgt Merton Witham his wife and daughter Wendy Jean The Marine Corps sergeant is stationed at Cherry Point and the family plans a two week absence from duties at the local First National store during his vacation period.

Carroll M. Witham Bluff Road Cherry Point Merton Witham Wendy Jean Sgt Witham U. S. Marine Corps Withams First National

Out of town shoppers join Bath Days crowds

Mrs. Carrie Carlisle of Wiscas and Miss Belle Heald of Georgetown were among the Bath Days visitors traveling to Bath on Friday for the event.

Carrie Carlisle Wiscasset Belle Heald Georgetown Bath

Mrs Margaret Hill Returns From Weekend Visit

Mrs Margaret Hill of Saco returned Sunday evening after a weekend visit with her son and wife Mr Donald Hill and family on Mechanic street.

Margaret Hill Saco Mrs Donald Hill Mechanic Street

Two Boston Women Stay at Popham Beach Cottage

Miss Bessie Webber and Miss Helen Stearns of Cambridge Mass have lodged for several days in Bath and occupied Miss Webber’s cottage at Popham Beach. Miss Webber is the sister of the late Harry C. Webber, longtime editor of the Times Co. before his death.

Bessie Webber Helen Stearns Cambridge Mass Bath Miss Webber Popham Beach Harry C. Webber the Times Co

Heidelberg student Graeme Hanson arrives in New York

Graeme Hanson of Heidelberg University Germany arrived in New York City on Monday. His parents Mr. and Mrs. Elliot C. Hanson of 102 Bedford Street will travel to New York on Saturday to meet him and return home mid next week. Hanson will take a week vacation from his job at Central Maine Power Co. after completing his junior year and plans to return to Yale for his senior year in the fall.

Graeme Hanson University of Heidelberg Germany New York City Elliot C. Hanson Bedford Street New York Hanson Central Maine Power Co Heidelberg Graeme Yale

Miss Deborah Bragg Visits Melrose Highlands Ally

Miss Deborah Bragg daughter of Mr and Mrs A Duncan Bragg of Farrin Street is spending a week as guest of Miss Chrisian Allen at Melrose Highlands Massachusetts.

Deborah Bragg A. Duncan Bragg Farrin Street Chrisian Allen Melrose Highlands Mass

Leeman Hospitalized After Edgecomb Injury

Henry T. B. Leeman of 13 Somerset Place, patient at St. Andrews hospital, Boothbay, is repeated as slightly improved though still critical. He was hospitalized on July 20 after injuries received at work in Edgecomb.

Henry T. B. Leeman Somerset Place St. Andrews Hospital Boothbay Mr. Leeman Edgecomb

Visit to Benson Animal Farm and Friends in New Hampshire

A party on Court Street traveled to Hudson to visit the Benson Animal Farm and then stopped in Manchester to call on friends on the return trip.

George Melzard Court Street Hudson, N. H Benson Animal Farm Manchester N. H

Mrs Spinney Hosts Mitch ell Tipsword and Chubbuck

Mrs. Sherman Mitch ell and Harrison Tipsword of this city along with Miss Patricia Chubbuck of Montsweag were guests for a day with Mrs. Mitchell’s sister and husband Mr. and Mrs. Fred Spinney at Popham Beach.

Sherman Mitchell Harrison Tipsword City Patricia Chubbuck Montsweag Mitchell Fred Spinney Popham Beach

Local families head to summer retreats this week

Mr and Mrs Albert F Austin Jr and daughter Katherine of 98 Bedford Street plan a week at Worthley Pond East Peru while Mr Austin takes vacation from Bath Iron Works. Mr and Mrs Harry L Day of Green Street return from a few days outing at their cottage at Popham Beach.

Albert F. Austin, Jr Katherine Bedford Street Worthley Pond East Peru Mr. Austin Bath Iron Works Corp Harry L. Day Green Street Popham Beach

Beatrice Main and Nancy McInnes Return From Camp Wavus

Beatrice Main and Nancy Ellen McInnes returned Friday from Camp Wavus in Bath where they had been enrolled for three weeks.

Beatrice Main A. M. Main, Jr Nancy Ellen McInnes Duncan McIinnes Bath Camp Wavus

Mrs Brockway Returns to Bath Residence from Brooklyn

Mrs Mabel Brockway now lives at the home of Mrs Harry C Webber in Winnegance after returning from Brooklyn New York where she had resided.

Mabel Brockway Brooklyn, N. Y Bath Harry C. Webber Winnegance

Effie Libby Remembered From New Meadows Inn History

Miss Effie Libby of Oakland long served as a Summer season cashier at the old New Meadows Inn and later worked at the State House in Augusta in the Motor Vehicles office. She is visiting her brother Harold Libby and wife in Topsham Foreside. Mrs. L C Hendershot of Worcester, Massachusetts, comes to Bath to live with sister Mrs. Eugene Sprague. Mrs. O Hara, retired matron of the Old Folks Home after 34 years, rests at Bay Point with family. Mr. Archie Seekins and daughter Judy of Portland return from a five week outing at Foster's Point. former Bath residents.

Effie Libby Oakland New Meadows Harold Libby Topsham Libby State House Augusta Motor Vehicles Viola Davis Constance Arthur Catherine O’hara Bowery Street Bay Point O’hara Archie L. Seekins Judy Portland Thompson Cottage Foster's Point Bath

McCole Family Takes Weeklong Belgrade Lakes Vacation

Mr. and Mrs. John E. McCole and children Linda Bette Jean and Jeffrey left Saturday for a week at the Summer home of Mr. and Mrs. Converse G. Fenn at Belgrade Lakes. Mr. McCole is on his annual vacation from Hyde Windlass Co.

John E. McCole Linda Bette Jean Jeffrey Converse G. Fenn Belgrade Lakes Mr. McCole Hyde Windlass Co

Adele Rubin Passes Away After Camp Work in Rome

Miss Adele Rubin daughter of Atty and Mrs Harold Rubin of High street died Friday at home. She served as a councilor at Pine Tree Camp for Crippled Children in Rome where she gave her time to disabled youth.

Adele Rubin Atty Harold Rubin High Street Pine Tree Rome

Bright Brooklyn Visitors Share Coastal Maine Sojourn

Mr. and Mrs. James Desmond of Brooklyn visit relatives including Ernest and Joseph K. Smith in Russell Street while Mrs. Desmond’s family joins in at the Smith cottage in Westport. Attendees at a pre nuptial dinner hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Thomas P. Riley included Patti Hayes Jane Ledyard and Patrick Callan for Miss Nancy Ann Wakcley of Topsham and fiancé David Schlieper of Nashville Ind. The Gusterson family from Brooklyn came to Western Avenue to visit cousin Mrs. Lillian Johansen and family for two weeks.

James Desmond Brooklyn N. Y Desmond Ernest Smith Arrowsie Joseph K. Smith Russell Street Smith Westport Patti Hayes Jane Ledyard Patrick Callan Thomas P. Riley Mere Point Nancy Ann Wakcecley Topsham David Schlieper Nashville Ind George Gusterson Joseph John Judy Linda Brooklyn, N. Y Gusterson Lillian Johansen Western Avenue

Dolloff Family Vacation Plans Move to Lake Cobbesseecontee

Mr and Mrs Arthur D Dolloff and daughter of Topsham leave Saturday for Lake Cobbesseecontee for a week long vacation. Dolloff serves as recorder of Bath Municipal Court and operates a Brunswick law office.

Arthur D. Dolloff Topsham Lake Cobbesseecontee Dolloff Bath Municipal Court Brunswick

Airman Weybrant Begins Air Base Defense Training at Parks AFB

A/B Phillip C. Weybrant of 6 Central avenue starts at Parks Air Force Base California in the Air Base Defense Technical Training School. The program trains air policemen in military science firearms law enforcement and related duties. After graduation he will be assigned to air police posts at bases worldwide. He enlisted April 30 after basic training at Lackland AFB following Morse High school attendance.

Phillip C. Weybrant Son Central Avenue U.S. Air Force Air Base Defense Technical Training School Parks Air Force Base Calif Air Base Defense School Air Force Weybrant Lackland A.F.B Morse High School

Visitors from Quincy Stop by Pinkham Home

In Quincy Massachusetts on Saturday callers visited Mr. and Mrs. Fred Pinkham and their mother Mrs Ora nge at their Mechanic...

Vernon Mitchell Quincy, Mass Fred Pinkham Orange Mechanic Street

Hinckleys Return After Sebasco Vacation

Mr. and Mrs. Galen Hinckley of Boynton Connecticut leave Sebasco after a three week stay. They visited Bath on High street with Mrs. Hinckley’s cousin Mrs. Ethel McElroy and earlier Friday rode to Boothbay Harbor for a day trip and shore dinner.

Galen Hinckley Boynton

Family visit to Meadow Way summer home at Foster's Point

Mrs. Charles Kutelis arrives with daughter Anne and son Carl from Naugatuck Connecticut for a visit with her sister and brother in law Mr and Mrs Fred H Thompson Jr at their summer home on Meadow Way Foster's Point New Meadows.

Charles Kutelis Anne Carl Naugatuck Conn

Kunz Family Seasoning at Three Acres Five Islands

Mrs Jacob Kunz and children Bonnie Jean and Peter of Washington DC are spending the season at the Kunz Summer home Three Acres at Five Islands. Mrs Kunz is formerly Miss Winifred Aderton of Bath. Her mother Mrs Frances Aderton of New York is visiting for a few weeks. they are former Trufant street residents.

Jacob Kunz Bonnie Jean Peter Washington, D. C Kunz Five Islands Winifred Aderton Bath Frances Aderton New York Trufant Street

Mrs. Alton Munsey Returns From Boston Visit

Mrs Alton Munsey returns to Woolwich with her mother Mrs James Russo and sister Mrs Nelson Lubee of Brunswick. Nearby, news arrives of Sabrina Marie MacDonald born July 25 in Stuttgart to Pfc and Mrs Paul MacDonald. Mrs MacDonald the former Marlene Holbrook, is the daughter of Mrs Ernest Jess. MacDonald stationed in Germany.

Alton Munsey Woolwich Boston James Russo Nelson Lubee Brunswick Sabrina Marie Stuttgart Germany Paul MacDonald MacDonald Marlene Holbrook Ernest Jess Drayton Road Bath

Noted Local Social Visit Highlights From Topsham to Portland

Mr and Mrs Ivan Leighton formerly Ruth Meister of Topsham were overnight guests of Mr and Mrs Theodore Thibo deau in this city. Mrs Leighton once worked as a clerk at Shaw's Book Store. Mrs Alice Shackford and her daughter Mrs John A Greene Jr of North street spent Monday in Portland.

Ivan Leighton Ruth Meister Topsham Theodore Thibodeau Alice Shackford John A. Greene, Jr North Street Portland

Bath Iron Works worker takes two week vacation trip

Mr and Mrs David A Vachon and family of 295 Washington street leave Sunday for Webb Lake at Mt Blue State Park Weld to camp two weeks while Mr Vachon is on vacation from Bath Iron Works Corp Miss Sally Cahoon and brother Tommy children of Mr and Mrs Earl Cahoon of Washington street have been at Kings Point on the New Meadows with Mr and Mrs Vernon Mitchell of Quincy Mass who are occupying the Cahoon cottage for a few weeks Mr and Mrs Ray Thomas Academy street and their son Alan attended a sports car rally

Frank A. French High Street Springield Mass Alexander Kende Sylvester French Bath Iron Works David A. Vachon Washington Street Webb Lake Mt. Blue State Park Weld Mr. Vachon Bath Iron Works Corp Sally Cahoon Tommy Earl Cahoon Kings Point New Meadows Vernon Mitchell Quincy Cahoon Ray Thomas Academy Street Alan Portland

Vacation Visitors Reach Sumner Point and Europe

Mr. and Mrs. Donald S. Miller of Greenwich Connecticut arrived Friday for a 10 day vacation with Mrs. Miller's mother Mrs. Dorothy S. Jayne at her Small Point summer home. Last weekend Mrs. Jayne hosted her son Kennon Jayne of New Canaan Connecticut and New York City with his fiancée Miss Sabra Toulson of Baltimore Maryland. Mrs. Etta Bartlett of Sebasco Estates and Hartford Connecticut is spending two weeks in Europe from Pratt and Whitney Aircraft duties, flying from Hartford Sunday to London and planning visits to Amsterdam Belgium Cologne Luxembourg and Paris before returning.

Donald S. Miller Greenwich Etta Bartlett Sebasco Estates Hartford Conn Europe Pratt & Whitney Aircraft Corporation Bartlett London Amsterdam Belgium Cologne Luxembourg Paris

Watt couple welcome baby Colin Campbell Watt in Windsor

Mr and Mrs John C Watt of Windsor announce the birth of a son at Memorial hospital on Saturday Aug 4. Colin Campbell Watt weighs five pounds 15 ounces. He is joined by three year old sister Susan Ellen. Mrs Watt is Ruth Howe of Edgett street. Mr Watt’s parents are Colin Watt and the late Mr Watt of Cambridge. The family includes other relatives and neighbors who recently returned from Stowe Vermont after a two week vacation.

John C. Watt Windsor Amoy Memorial Hospital Colin Campbell Watt

Fireman Muster Plans Advance With New England Guests

Edward Trask Everett Edward Fitzmeyer Chelsea George Clark Isex Mass and John Mitchell New Market N H met Chester H McCabe and Harry Warner to finalize August 18 muster plans. McCabe is New England Muster League president and Warner is local chairman.

Edward Trask Everett Mass Edward Fitzmeyer Chelsea George Clark Isex John Mitchell Newmarket N. H Chester H. McCabe Harry Warner Massachusetts New England Muster League McCabe Warner

Lincolnville dinner guests visit Knight household

Mrs R S Knight Mrs Mildred Fernald and Mrs Donald Heald of Lincolnville were guests of Mr and Mrs Bernard Knight of Lincoln street for a recent dinner hosted by Knight's son and his wife.

R. S. Knight Mildred Fernald Donald Heald Lincolnville

East Hartford Visitors At Highland Street Home

Mr and Mrs Richard Thomas with daughters Linda and Wendy arrive from East Hartford for a visit to Mrs Thomas parents Mr and Mrs John O Witham of Highland street Mrs Joseph Cornette of Woolwich also guests of the Withams at this time.

Richard Thomas Linda Wendy East Hartford Conn Thomas John O. Witham Highland Street Joseph Cornette Woolwich Witham

Weekend visitors arrive at Meadowway by Rockland couple

Mrs Myrtle Callahan of Rockland and Mrs Evelyn Richards of Rockport were weekend visitors of Mr and Mrs Fred Merchant of 40 Meadowway.

Myrtle Callahan Rockland Evelyn Richards Rockport Fred Merchant Meadowway

Bechard Couple Welcome Son Feymonet Tam in Riverside

Mr and Mrs Ray Bechard of Riverside California announce the birth of a son on July 29. The baby weighs seven pounds eight ounces and is named Feymonet Tam. The father, formerly of Bath, is the son of Mrs Ray A Greene of 71 Academy Street.

Ray Bechard Riverside Calif Feymonet Tam Bechard Bath Ray A. Greene Academy Street

Local Social Notes Highlight Mrs. Ethel Robinson and Summer Gatherings

Mrs. Ethel Robinson, longtime worker at Hilyard Pharmacy, greeted by friends. Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Welch from Lemont street spend the summer at a Southport cottage with their daughter Mr. and Mrs. Linwood Gammon and sons Allen and Dana of South Portland joining for the weekend.

Raymond Welch Lemont Street Southport Mrs Linwood Gammon Allen and Dana South Portland

Miss Davidson Visiting Winslow Grandparents

Miss Jaqueline Davidson daughter of Mr and Mrs John Davidson of Winslow is visiting weeks with her grandparents Mr and Mrs George Brownrigg and her aunt Miss Julia Brownrigg on Middle street They spent the weekend at the Brownriggs cottage on China Lake.

Jaqueline Davidson John Davidson Winslow Georgerownrigg Julia Brownrigg Middle Street Brownrigs China Ake

Bath Iron Works executive takes annual vacation trip

Mr and Mrs Algernon Shor queline of 1208 Washington Street spent last weekend visiting Lockport with Mr and Mrs Frank Clough. They attended a Camden horse show on Saturday and on Sunday the Bath family began a week long motor trip through Northern Maine and Canada. Mr Shorette is on his annual vacation from duties at Bath Iron Works Corporation.

Algernon Shorqueline Washington Street Lockport Frank Clough Camden Bath Maine Canada Shorette Bath Iron Works Corporation

Beers Family Visits Mrs Madelyn Labbie in Moncton

Mr and Mrs Gordon Beers and daughter Shelly from Moncton New Brunswick arrived to visit Mrs Madelyn Labbie at her Highland Street home.

Gordon Beers Shelly Moncton, N. B Beers Madelyn Labbie Highland Street

Families enjoy picnic outing at Small Point Beach

Mr and Mrs William Paisley Jr and daughter Judith join Mr and Mrs Bart O'Donnell with Colleen and Michael along with Mr and Mrs Linwood Temple and children Nancy and Bruce for a Sunday outing at Small Point Beach ending with a beachside picnic at noon.

William Paisley, Jr Judith Bart O’donnell Colleen Michael Linwood Temple Nancy Bruce Small Point Beach

Child Celia Ann Hagan Appears First On Par T V Show

Little Celia Ann Hagan daughter of Mr and Mrs Ed Mund Hagan of 1039 High Street is the first name called on the Jack Paar TV program marking a notable debut for the young girl.

Celia Ann Hagan Edmund Hagan High Street Jack Parr

Vacation guests at Popham Beach visit kin

Mr and Mrs John MacKay of Media Pa with daughter Jane and son David stay a week at Popham Beach as guests of Mrs Allan Spear and Mr Spear. Mr and Mrs Malcolm Varney and sons Alan and Gary of Mechanic Street visit two weeks with Mrs Varney's sister and family Mr and Mrs Harold Thompson of Concord N H.

John MacKay Jane David Media, Pa Popham Beach MacKay Allan Spear Mr. Spear Malcolm Varney Alan Gary Mechanic Street

Social Notes on Visits to Merrimacport and Newport

Mrs. Ralph W. Bragg visits Merrimacport Massachusetts as guest of her niece Mrs. Arthur Allen. Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Knight and their daughter Mrs. Norman Sanford with son Gregory return from Newport after a few days with Mrs. Knight’s mother Mrs. H D Littlefield.

Ralph W. Bragg Farrin Street Merrimacport, Mass Arthur Allen Bernard Knight Lincoln Street Norman Sanford Gregory West Bath Newport

Huff visits mother during Pratt Whitney vacation

Donald Huff of Pratt Whitney Aircraft Corp Hartford arrived Sunday to spend time with his mother Mrs Blanche Huff of Western Avenue while on vacation.

Donald Huff Pratt-Whitney Aircraft Corp Hartford Conn Blanche Huff Western Avenue

Reunion highlights at Maine Central Institute event

Mrs Ralph O Dale of 938 Middle Street attended the Maine Central Institute reunion in Pittsfield on Saturday. She was joined by Miss Lita Young of Damariscotta.

Ralph O. Dale Middle Street Maine Central Institute Pittsfield Lita Young Damariscotta

Foster Tinker and Ramey Guests Dine With Watermans

Mr and Mrs Foster Tinker of Damariscotta and Mr and Mrs Aubrey Ramey of Somerville Mass were recent dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Fletcher A Waterman of West Bath.

Foster Tinker Aubrey Ramey Somerville, Mass Fletcher A. Waterman West Bath

Portsmouth Family Returns From Long Visit

Mr and Mrs R C Yates and children Patsy Robert Daniel and Richard of Portsmouth Va have returned home after two weeks with Mrs Yates mother Mrs Estella Comeau at 11 Spring Street. Dr and Mrs E Bradley Carlton and three children of Troy NY will arrive soon for their annual Summer vacation with Mrs Carlton's parents Dr and Mrs Ardenne A Stott Park. Mr and Mrs Frederick G Merchant of East Hartford Conn are spending a two weeks vacation with his parents Mr and Mrs Fred Merchant of 40 Meadow Way.

R. C. Yates Patsy Robert Daniel Richard Portsmouth E. Bradley Carlton Troy, N. Y Frederick G. Merchant East Hartford Conn Fred Merchant 40 Meadow Way

Mrs. Moore Visited Siblings in Brunsville This Weekend

Mrs. Wellington A. Moore of Weeks Street spent the weekend with her sister and brother in law, Mr and Mrs Roy Harmon, in Brunsville.

Wellington A. Moore Weeks Street Roy Harmon Bruns Wick

Mrs Reinoehl Heads to Boston to Meet Kin in Arlington

Mrs Frank M Reinoehl of Washington street leaves by train to visit her daughter Mrs David M Armstrong and children Ellen Read and Betsy in Arlington Virginia. They plan visits with Mr and Mrs Reinoehl in Bath and with Mrs Armstrong's aunt Mrs John Emery in Chatham Massachusetts before returning. Cmdr Armstrong is due to arrive by plane this weekend for a week with family in town.

Frank M._ Reinoehl Washington Street Boston David M. Armstrong Ellen Read Betsy Arlington Reinoehl Bath

LocalVisits Across Regions Highlight Summer Travel

Mr and Mrs Warren Atkinson of Cobb road drove to Augusta Monday evening to visit Mrs Atkinsons mother. Mr and Mrs Richard Quint and three children of Dixfield stayed with Mrs Quint s sister and husband Mr and Mrs Franklin Howe Andrews road and plan to visit Rockland to see Mr Quint s parents during his annual vacation. Sharon Ann Owens returned home at 55 Bedford street after spending July at Camp Wavus Dam ariscotta Lake.

Mrs. Warren Atkinson Cobb Road Augusta Mrs. Atkinson Richard Quint Dixfield Sharon Ann Owens Bedford Street Camp Wavus Damariscotta Lake

Baker Thayer couple files for nuptial proceeding

James S. Baker of Nequas set road Woolwich and Miss Carol S. Thayer of 39 Western avenue have filed their wedding intention papers. The notice lists both sets of parents and locates the couple in preparation for a planned marriage.

Mrs James Young to Return Home After Hospital Stay

Mrs. James Young, previously a patient at Bath Memorial Hospital, will leave the facility and return to her Crescent Street home on Wednesday.

James Young Bath Memorial Hospital Crescent Street

Mrs Harriet Larrabee Returns From Visit Across States

Miss Harriet Larrabee of Read Parize returns home after visiting her mother Mrs Harry Larrabee and sister and husband Mr and Mrs Donald Perry and family on High street They traveled to Hollis New Hampshire to see Mrs Larrabees son and wife Osborne Larrabee and visited Bangor with Mrs Fred Kittridge at the home of her daughter and husband Richard Hastings Also noted is the birth of a son to Mr and Mrs Edwin Thing of Malden Mass The Thing family trace roots to Bath Bath native Mr Thing is son of Mrs Daniel Ward of Malden and formerly of this city

Harriet Larrabee Read Parize Dorothy Larrabee Harry Larrabee Donald Perry High Street Ile Larrabee George Hollis N. H Osborne Larrabee Bangor Edwin Thing Malden Mass Mr. Thing Bath Daniel Ward

Local Visitors and Summer Guests Reported in Town

Mr and Mrs Ralph E Wright Jr and their children David Rehort Bonnie and 7 ly and 9 Wheaton Ill former Bath residents are visiting for two weeks with Mr and Mrs Milton H Savage of Upper Washington Street On returning to Illinois they will be joined by Stevens Middleton son of Mr and Mrs Henry Middleton of Wheaton who has spent the summer here Miss Patricia Ames councilor at Camp Ridgway Coopers Mills recently stayed with her parents Mr and Mrs Orris Ames of Cherry Street Mr and Mrs John Gilmore and family who lived on Meadowway will stay the rest of the summer with Mr Gilmore and Mrs Arthur Gilmore Mechanic Street They plan to move to Portland in fall where Mr Gilmore works Their Meadow Way home has been sold to out of town buyers Mr and Mrs Andrew Garnett of Stoneham Mass summering at Ocean Park Old Orchard were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Burt Lonn of Rose Street

Beulah Brown Highstreet Evelyn Sutherland St. Petersburg Fla Bath Ernest Freeman Brigham Cove Nova Scotia Gaspee Quebec Franklin Wright Falmouth Wright Eula Morang Middle Street Ibra K. Lawrence Arrowsie Portland Panther Pond Ralph E. Wright, Jr David. Rehort Bonnie Wheaton, Ill Milton H. Savage Upper Washington Street Illinois Stevens Middleton Henry Middleton Wheaton Patricia Ames Camp Ridgway Coopers Mills Orris Ames Cherry Street John Gilmore Meadowway Gilmore Arthur Gilmore Mechanic Street Meadow Way Andlew Garnett Stoneham, Mass Ocean Park Old Orchard Burt Lonn Rose Street

Augusta woman returns home after weekend with Maine classmate

Miss Eleanor Deane of Augusta returned Tuesday night from a visit with Miss Sandra Daley at the Daley home on Andrews road. They are University of Maine classmates. Several other locals were guests or visitors over the weekend including Mrs. Mildred Peabody of Waterford and Mrs. Ruth Anson of New London at Rev. Oliver Bell’s union street home.

Eleanor Deane Augusta Sandra Daley Randall Daley Andrews Road Miss Deane Miss Daley University of Maine Mildred Peabody Waterford Conn Ruth Anson New London Oliver Bell Union Street Wesley Methodist Church Bell Methodist Church Rev. Bell

Miss Anne Day Returns to Lasell for Fall Studies

Miss Anne Day daughter of 15 Greenstreet will return to Lasell Junior College in Auburndale Massachusetts this fall to study retailing. She has been chosen editor of The Lasell News for the coming year.

Anne Day Harry L. Day Greenstreet Lasell Junior College Auburndale Mass Miss Day Lasell News

Mrs Bernice Henderson's Vacation Postpones Court Street Duties

Mrs Bernice Henderson of Court street is taking an annual vacation from duties at the A G Page Co store. During her absence Miss Mary Talbot is employed there.

Bernice Henderson Court Street A. G. Page Co Mary Talbot

Family Trip to Boston to See Red Sox Game

Mr and Mrs Donald Perry with daughter Judy and son Thomas of High Street traveled to Boston Massachusetts on Tuesday to attend a Red Sox game. They were joined by Stephen and Joseph Lee sons of Mr and Mrs Edward Lee of Chestnut Street.

Donald Perry Judy Thomas High Street Boston Mass Red Sox Stephen Josephee Edward Lee Chestnut Street

Baby Perry Malcolm Jr Born to Mr and Mrs Perry Malcolm

Mr and Mrs Perry Malcolm of Franklin Street welcome a son born July 21 at Memorial Hospital. Mrs Malcolm is Rosalie Morse daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred Morse of West Bath. The newborn is named Perry Malcolm Jr.

Perry Malcolm Franklin Street Memorial Hospital Malcolm Rosalie Morse Fred Morse West Bath Perry Malcolm, Jr

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Frank MclIntosh Valley Roads Gray Eleanor Mecrehant Highlend Street Meadowbrook Hyde Rehabilitation, Hospital Walter Mallett Gardner, Mass Mr. Mallett Mr. Mitchell Robert C. Mitchell L. C. Hendershot Worcester, Mass Eugene Sprague Richardson Street Lillian Fuller Grace Watson Henry O. McCabe James E. Knight Knight Ethel K. Barger Alfred A. Kromback Glenside William S. Blair Leonard Litchfield Pamela Susan Stowe, Vt Benjamin H. Woodside Winter Street Gordon Pinkham Aberdeen Proving Grounds Army Hospital Freeman Southard Katherine Hoover Miss Hoover Jane Ward Malden, Mass Floyd Elwell Corliss Street Ward Helen Thing Allen Atwood Beth and Allen, Jr Old Lyme Ralph Bowers Barley Neck Mrs. Bowers Norman O. Morse Willow Street Harry Young South Freedom Young Brunswick Naval Air Station Ethel Robinson Hilyard Pharmacy James S. Baker Clyde K. Baker Nequasset Road Carol S. Thayer J. Walter Thayer John A. Brown Yarmouth Portland Osteopathic Hospital Brown Helen Plummer Ray Parker, Jr Graydon Smith Montreal George Carlton Joyce Pye Roger Pierce Park Street David Henderson North Bath County Fair Fred Carr Beatrice James Oldtown Carr Margaret Lang Frances Wyman William Wyman Parker Head Thelma Atkinson Haverhill, Mass Robert Sheehan
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