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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1949

Page

4

Society and Clubs and Navy News at Boothbay Harbor

Adams and other society members visited the Boothbay Harbor Booth playhouse to see Holiday. Betty Brown of Fairhaven Vermont vacationing. Richard E. Webber USN son of Elbridge Webber, to attend Cowes Regatta. H. W. Emery and W. Dayton Hill hosts at Summer home. Other notes on MacElman’s Hawaii posting, hospital caps in Lewiston, and local visits.

Richard E. Webber el- Webber Academy Street Cloyer U. S. S. O'Hare USN Elbridge Webber O'Hare Webber Naval Service Naval Training Center Great Lakes Ill Navy Morse High School

Residents and visitors visit local families in the area

Mrs Frederick Worden and son George return from Greenville after a week with Mrs Worden’s daughter and son in law in Portland area. Several other locals and out of town guests are listed visiting relatives and staying at homes on High Street Washington Street and Middle Street including families from Dover Foxcroft Boston Bath and Newark with extended stays and vacations at cottages and stores around Arrowsic Georgetown and Popham Beach.

Frederick Worden George Washington Street Greenville

Bowdoin voyage reaches sub Arctic Cape Chidley

Comdr and Mrs Donald Been notified J W Hennessy through L L Spiller that the Bowdoin is safe at Cape Chidley Labrador. The vessel sailed June 25 from Boothbay Harbor on MacMillan s 28th voyage, sponsored this year by Bowdoin College, the explorer s alma mater.

Donald J. W. Hennessy L. L. Spiller Richmond Bowdoin Cape Childey Labrador Boothbay Harbor MacMillan sub-Arctic Bowdoin College Alma -Ma

Miss Betty Anderson Vacationing With Parents in Green Street

Miss Betty Anderson employed in Boston is spending a week’s vacation at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs Carl C Anderson on Green Street.

Betty Yeas Brown Fairhaven Kista A. Han Huse Street Betty Anderson Boston Carl C. Anderson Green Street

Raymond A. Smith Patient at Memorial Vital

Raymond A. Smith of 1218 High Street is a patient at Memorial Vital hospital, with the brief note indicating his current admission status.

Raymond A. Smith High Street Memorial Vital

Social Visitors and Local Arrivals in Bath

Miss Hulda Carlson of St Paul Minnesota visited Bath on Friday accompanied by Mr and Mrs John Bartley of Boston. The Bartleys are staying at Miss Carlson s summer residence at Medomak. Mrs Paul Watts of 10 Central Avenue is a patient at Memorial hospital. Leonard Wetherbee of Melrose Massachusetts will arrive Saturday to visit his wife Mrs Wetherbee and their daughter Cheryl of Andrews Road for the weekend.

Hulda Carlson St. Paul Leonard Wetherbee Melrose Mass

Social notices and visits from area families

Mrs Carlton W Andrews hosts a Central Congregational choir picnic at Bonny Brook East Brunswick with her role as organist. Lewiston new moves feature Mr and Mrs Charles E Houser and daughter Pam plus guests Allan Richardson from New York City at the Sewalls Small Point home. News covers visitors from Groton to Rockland and Popham Beach trips, survivors omitted from Heald list, Goodwins entertaining Rockland friends, and couple Huse Reed filing intentions to wed.

Carlton W. Andrews Central Congregational Church Bonnybrook East Brunswick Andrews Angie Mank Parker Head Edith McLean Alberta Canada Marietta Heald Henry C. Hartleb Maple Street Robert M. Huse Delmar Bates Snow Park Harry M. Huse Mary Louise Reed Carlton D. Reed Day’s Ferry Harry E. Ring, Jr

Shoreys to spend week at Rock Garden Inn Sebasco

Mr and Mrs W S Shorey of 1044 Washington Street travel Saturday to Sebasco for a week at Rock Garden Inn. Their daughter Mrs John Watson formerly Elinor Shorey and her daughter Ann accompany them.

W.S. Shorey Washington Street Sebasco Rock Garden Inn John Watson Elinor Shorey Ann

Smith Family Guests Visit Soucie Household

Mr and Mrs Otis Smith and their children of Kittery spent the weekend as guests of Mr and Mrs Reginald Soucie at their home located at 16 Milan Street.

Mrs Otis Smith Kittery Mr. Smith Reginald Soucie Milan Street

Franzs Pass Through Philadelphia After Washington Trip

Mr and Mrs J Clifford Franz of Philadelphia pass left 81 Western Avenue. They have just returned from Washington where they spent a week with their daughter Mrs Helen Young.

J. Clifford Franz Philadelphia Western Avenue Mrs. Frantz Washington Helen Young

Dexter couple guests of Center street residents

Mr and Mrs Norris Bennett of Dexter are weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Earl Stiles of Center street, sharing hospitality in a social visit likely arranged through local circles.

Norris Bennett Dexter Earl Stiles Center Street

Freeman Visits Bath Father at A. G. Page Co.

Dick Freeman of Rutland Vermont has arrived in Bath to visit his father Frank Freeman who runs the A. G. Page Company. The trip centers on family and business ties in the local community.

Dick Freeman Rutland, Vt Bath Frank Freeman The A. G. Page Co

Mrs Phillips Returns to Small Point After Berkshire Festival

Mrs. John C. Phillips, formerly Miss Eleanor Hyde of this city, spent a week in the Berkshires for a Musical Festival and has returned to her Summer home at Small Point. Her family includes the late Arthur S. Hyde, an organist at St. Bartholomew's, and cousin Emma Eames De Gogorza. Vice President George Blakeley of Princeton, a Summer visitor, is a patient at Memorial Hospital.

John C. Phillips Berkshires Phillips Eleanor Hyde Arthur S. Hyde St. Bartholomew’s New York City Emma Eames de Gogorza George Blakeley Princeton University Small Point Memorial Hospital

Bath area vacation round of local residents and visitors

Isabelle Fifield of 25 Milan street vacationing at Larrabee's Grove West Bath with her sister in law Mrs Nimard Fifield and Mrs Mary Dorr and her three children Miss Virginia Russell of Winchester Va guest of Mrs Lewis H Hyde at Summer home of her parents Hon and Mrs Arthur Sewall Small Point Mrs W Dayton Hill entertained with luncheon at her Summer home Boothbay Harbor Mr and Mrs Philip Hershon Boston guests of Mrs Hershon's sister Mrs Max Kutz and Mr Kutz at cottage Phipps Point Montsweag Bay Mr and Mrs Leon E Mason and daughter Joan Newark N J formerly of Bath guests of ex Alderman and Mrs Ralph C Covel 716 Middle street Miss Christine Curtis First National Bank clerical staff and Miss Louise Moseley Fall's Shoe store vacationing at Old Orchard Beach Mrs Leo Venos sons Peter and Mickey and Mrs Venos mother Mrs Peter Velousis all of Tarpon Springs arrived in Bath for extended visit with Mr Venos

Christine Curtis First National Bank Old Orchard Beach John Skelton New Britain, Conn Isabelle Fifield Milan Street Gilbert Nimard Fifield Mary Dorr Larrabee’s Grove West Bath Virginia Russell Winchester Philip Hershon Boston Mr. Hershon Max Kutz Mr. Kutz Phipps Point Montsweag Bay Leon E. Mason Joan Newark, N. J Bath Ralph C. Covel Middle Street Louise Moseley Fall’s Leo Venos Peter Mickey Venos Peter Velousis Tarpon Springs Mr. Venos

New London Visitors Stay With Local Family

Mrs E C Littlefield and daughter Mary Ann of New London Connecticut are visiting Mr and Mrs E W Smith at 21 North Street. Mrs Smith has just returned from a three weeks vacation in the Middle West.

E. C. Littlefield Mary Ann New London, Conn E. W. Smith North Street Mrs. Smith Middle West W. H. Shea Beacon Street Canada

Summer at Foster's Point Hosts Anniversary Visits

Mr and Mrs Shory celebrate a quiet weekend at their cottage on Charles Street with calls from friends including a car parade and whistles for their anniversary in sight of offshore reminders. Visitors include Mrs Edward Newell from Weymouth and Mrs De Demers from Weymouth Mass who flew home after a four day trip.

Mrs. Shory Charles Street Foster's Point Freemans Edward Newell Wedes Lane New de Demers Weymouth Mass Newell Mrs. Demers

Local Social Roundup Miss Virginia MacMahan assists court secretary

Miss Virginia MacMahan of Woolwich acted as secretary to Court Recorder John W. Quarrington in Betty Dingley s absence while on vacation. Mr and Mrs Kenneth Jaquith of 390 Front Street hosted a Saturday night housewarming with a guest list including Mr and Mrs Richard Maddon Mr and Mrs Leonard Smith Mr and Mrs David Clark Mr and Mrs Graydon Smith Mr and Mrs Howard Hatch Mr and Mrs Stanley Brown Mr and Mrs Robert Donnell Mr and Mrs Harland Brown Mr and Mrs Arthur Sturtevant Mr and Mrs Arthur Young and Mr and Mrs Howard Farr.

Virginia MacMahan Woolwich John W. Quarrington Betty Dingley Mr. Quarrington Kenneth Jaquith Front Street Richard Madden Leonard Smith David Clark Graydon Smith Howard Hatch Stanley Brown Robert Donnell Harland Brown Arthur Sturtevant Arthur Young Howard Farr

Dingley Family Returns From Quebec Trip

Mr and Mrs Frank C Dingley and daughter Betty returned from a trip through Quebec visiting Levis Quebec City and St Anne De Beaupre. They traveled home via the Hudson river route.

Frank C. Dingley Betty Province of Quebec Levis Quebec City St. Anne de Beaupre Hudson River

Boston Visit Highlights Local Couples City Trip

Mrs. Mason Burnham of Essex and Mr and Mrs Arthur Blackstone Jr of Wakefield returned home after a few days at the Wesley church parsonage. Mr and Mrs Stanley Brown of High street spent Saturday in Boston.

Mason Burnham Essex Mass Arthur Blackstone, Jr Wakefield Wesley Church Parsonage Mrs Stanley Brown High Street Boston

Mrs Thomas Casey Visiting Hutchins Family in Ashland

Mrs Thomas Casey of Ashland Pennsylvania is spending several weeks at the home of her daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs Ralph Hutchins on Park Street.

Thomas Casey Ashland Ralph Hutchins Park Street

Summer Doings in and Around Shipping City

John McPhee son of Howard and Mrs McPhee of 43 Dummer Street was guest at a farewell party at Bernard Plummer Meadowbrook cottage. Hosts were the Plummers and the City Recreation All-Star baseball team where Jack played this summer. He leaves for the Castine Maritime Academy Tuesday after an outdoor meal and gifts. Boats games cakes and outdoor movies followed the supper with guests including Nick Snowdon Buddy Christiansen Tommy Underwood and others.

John Jack” McPhee Howard Phee Dummer Street Bernard Plummer Meadowbrook Jack Rupert Snowdon Sally Bill Milliken Nick Snowdon Buddy Christiansen Tommy Underwood Don Harrison Frank Torrey Chuck Fischer Wally Jones Donald Beaton Eve Miller Bill Boyland

Visit Camp Hinds by Sea Scout Barracuda Group

Members of Sea Scout ship Barracuda visited Camp Hinds Ray mond for a Pine Tree Boy Scout council event. Skipper William Niss and Acting Mate William Pomeroy led a weekend itinerary including Coast Guard cutter training, sailing instruction, rigging lessons, swimming merit badge work, a canoe trip, a council campfire, and time at the camp’s training center. Participants listed include David Cousins, Henry Albert, Gilman Russell, Paul Bourget, Robert Henderson, Theodore Haskell, and Philip Savage.

David Cousins Henry Albert Gilman Russell Paul Bourget Robert Henderson Theodore Haskell Philip Savage

Central Aid Picnic at Repham Beach Honours Mrs Page

About 28 members and children of the Central Church Ladies Aid joined Mrs Donald Page for a picnic at Repham Beach. Lunch, coffee and tea were served by the hostess. The group enjoyed cards and fort expeditions in the shade of the grove near the Page cottage. Before departure Mrs Laforest E Hodgkins gave Mrs Page a token of appreciation. Mr Page filmed moving pictures. the day was voted very enjoyable.

Central Church Ladies Aid Donald Page Repham Beach Shady Grove Page Cottage Laforest E. Hodgkins Page

Full Moon Trip Aboard the Viking to Boothbay Harbor

More than 40 people sailed on the Viking with Skipper George Louder Monday evening to Boothbay Harbor under a full moon. The group arrived to a band blast signaling the Tuna Tournament. Bath and vicinity attendees include Mrs Henry D Small, Mrs John E Hayes, Mrs M Gill, Paul G Legard, Lillian Dunton, Mr and Mrs Norris Southard, Margaret De Merchant, Mr and Mrs L M Price, Mr and Mrs Clifton Gainsley, Minnie Brown, Mrs E B Perkins, Bessie R Brown, Mary Brown, Mrs Philip G O Hara, Carrie Fraser, Mrs Harold A Tilton, Joyce Perkins, Mrs John Crosby, Miss Ethel Burns, Patricia Hayes.

George Louder Boothbay Harbor Bath Henry D. Small John E. Hayes M. Gill Paul G. Legard Lillian Dunton Norris Southard Margaret de Merchant L. M. Price

Chatterbouts Hold Meeting At Cotton Home

The Chatterbouts met August 2 at the home of Mr and Mrs Clarence Cotton of Washington street. Philip Anderson led a short demonstration for those present. Mrs Wallace Jones won the quiz contest prize while Mrs Bernice Green and Mrs Alice Blair received other awards. The next meeting is set for August 16 at Blanche Locke's home 24 Cummings Street. Those present included Mr and Mrs.

Clarence Cotton Washington Street Philip Anderson Listle Wallace Jones Bernice Green Alice Blair Blanche -Locke Cummings ‘Street

Notable Women Named in Community Honor Roll

A list honoring many regional women includes Mrs. Philip Anderson, Mrs. Chester Totman, Mrs. Bernice Green, Mrs. Alice Blair, Mrs. Wallace Jones, Mrs. Joseph Hynes, Mrs. Marion Arsenault, Mrs. Ruth Hawks, Mrs. Alberta Brooks, Mrs. Mary McCrater, Mrs. Louise Hamlin, Mrs. Gladys Gamble, Mrs. Gerrie Barter, Mrs. Elaine Mitchell and Mrs. Blanche Locke for their contributions to local civic life.

Philip Anderson Chester Totman Bernice Green Alice Blair Wallace Jones Joseph Hynes Marion Arsenault Ruth Hawks Alberta Brooks Mary McCrater Louise Hamlin Gladys Gamble Gerrie Barter Elaine Mitchell Blanche Locke

Lobster Festival Draws Local Notables in Rockland

Mr and Mrs Scott Morse Mr and Mrs Clinton Kaler Mr and Mrs Harold Fish Mr and Mrs William Armstrong and Mr and Mrs Arthur Wing attended the Lobster Festival in Rockland Saturday. Ing showcased young ladies on horseback clowns antique autos doll carriages drum corps bands Marine floats and more. Rumor suggested about 2000 more Lobsters were served this year than last.

Scott Morse Clinton Kaler Harold Fish William Armstrong Arthur Wing Rockland Ing

West Bath Social Notes Chronicle Weekend Visits

West Bath residents and visitors are listed with relatives and friends from Marblehead Danvers Gardiner New York Boothbay Bath Islesboro Dresden Bridgeport Bridgeport Conn. and Portsmouth N H. Notables include Miss Lelia Oliver Reuben Purington Ralph H McNary and Warren Babbidge among others as summer gatherings and family visits unfold.

Ideal Conditions Prevail Sunday for the Regatta

Breezy Sunday at Winnegan ee Bay saw Small Point and New Meadows Pine Tree boats duel. Ed Drake's Shardie won first in class one, A Main SrBuccaneer second, S Nickersons Lana third, Almena led class three, New Moon topped class two, Harold P. Small headed races.

Winneganee Bay Small Point New Meadows Regatta Association Pine Tree Center Board Arthur Sumner Sewall New Meadows Pine Tree Ed Drake Shardie A. Main Buccaneer S. Nickerson Lana A. Morse Almena E. William S. New Moon Harold P. Small E. Drake Birch Point A. Main, Sr Sana Sabino Noname No M. Henderson Winsome No W. Sewall Tern S. Williams Lordship E. C. Cloud S. Cooper Cundys Harbor Dirigo L. Sewall Seabiscuit Kimball HiHo Earhart Colonia Dearborn New Moon Williams Foster's Point Califon Wood Leeward Eastman Foster’s Point Fish al Bistom Crown Point Mist Fowden Bath Salt Haynes Beetle Langbehn Chunky M. Ambrose Brigham’s Cove

Summer visitors and guests at Rosedale and King’s Point

The text lists multiple families visiting or staying with relatives and friends across Massachusetts Florida and Delaware including Mrs Charles Nelson at Rosedale Mrs Frank Rose at King's Point and Mr Walter Hodges formerly of Portland. It notes two week visits by Mr and Mrs Wight in St Petersburg and Woolwich and other clusters at Reading Groton Wilmington and Reading with Eastman Ward Campbell and Campbell relatives.

Bath Road Frank Rose Charles Nelson Rosedale Carlemont Yates Danvers Mass Ernest Rose Rosedale Farm King’s Point Walter Hodges St. Petersburg Fla Frank Ose Hodges Portland Charles Wight Woolwich Earle Eastman Reading Hope Ward Laurence Martin Groton Conm EB. B. Scott Wilmington Del Ward Simhen Campbell

Pastime Horse Show Highlights at Dunton Home

Highlights of participants and horses at the Annual Pastime Horse Show held at Judge and Mrs. Arthur J. Dunton's summer home. Judges, sponsors, and numerous riders from Maine and beyond are profiled with ribbon winners in harness, equitation, jumping, and horsemanship events.

Arthur J. Dunton C. L. Reed Sanford King’s Ransom Reed Helen Culin Naples Philadelphia Charles Jones Newburyport Mass Maine Tony Allen Alice Rinehart Weston American Horse Show Association Elaine Smith Orange Susie Hyde Cape Elizabeth Ann Hyde Connie O’brien Auburn

Local Social Calls Noted in Eastman Household

A brief social note records Leonard Freeman of Roxbury Massachusetts visiting Mr. and Mrs. Fred Larrabee, spending a few days with Mr. and Mrs. Earle Eastman. The item highlights neighborhood acquaintances and cordial visits.

Earle Eastman Leonard Freeman Roxbury Mass Fred Larrabee

Municipal Court Hears Three Intoxication Cases

Three intoxication cases were heard by Judge Gardiner R. Deering Saturday morning. One case was placed on file. The other two were each fined five dollars and costs of five dollars and fifteen cents, or 15 days in Ennebec county jail in lieu of payment.

Municipal Court Gardiner R. Deering Ennebec County

Social Guests Visit Meadowbrook Cottage Authors Snipe

Mr and Mrs Merton Snipe entertained Mr and Mrs Omar Newell Jacqueline Snipe and Randall Furbish of Brunswick and Topsham Sunday at their Meadowbrook cottage.

Merton Snipe Omar Newell Jacqueline Snipe Randall Furbish Brunswick and Topsham Meadowbrook Cottage

Also Mentioned on This Page

H. W. Emery Providence, R. I Mrs. W. Dayton Hill Fon Harold B. MacElman, Jr U. S. Army Sheffield Barracks Hawaii Honolulu Waikiki Beach Core MacElman Elizabeth MacElman Huse Korea Corp MacElman Fort Dix N. J Newfoundland Sanford Nickerson Roger Pierce Eleanor Irish Eleanor Cobb Marcia Craft Central Maine General Hospital Lewiston Norma Jean Nickerson Wilson House Alden McBurinie Riverhead L. I McBurnie Maine Central Railroad Edith Parks Daniel Carroll U.S.N Hingham Russell S. Hitchcock Commander Carroll Hitchcock Fore River Yard Quincy Hattie Barber Ludie Oliver Audrey Hill Que William Raught Bruce Quincy, Mass Charles E. Hewitt, Jr Raught Kathryn McDonald R. N Bath Memorial Hospital Laforest Hodgkins Carlisle Barracks Carlisle Eas Lynn M. Bussey Berkshire Mountains Green Mountains Vermont Bob Popham Jeanette York Greenstreet Shaw's Dan Akaway Lawrence William S. Potter Arrowsic G. Albert Knowles West Newbury Potter Edward Butterfield Andrew M. Butterfield Merle Niles Jane Butterfield Cottage Georgetown Marie H. Findlen R.N Chestnut Hill Carl Piper School Street Vera Findlen Hampstead N. H John McMann Brooklyn, N. Y E. J. McMann Pleasant Street J. J. Whitley Leonard E. Mason Mr. Mason Mr. Covel Charles E. Houser Pam Hyde Park Mr. Houser J. J. Newberry Allan Richardson Arthur Sewall Archibald M. Main Edson Whitehurst Janie Halterman Groton, Conn Lloyd Gajlup Harold W. Smith Cumberland, Md Red House Popham Beach Kendra Elaine Goodwin Curtis Goodwin Weeks Street Nancy Packard Barbara Day Janet Ripley Alice Lord Goodwins Thomas Cole, Sr Kenneth Jacobson Voorheesville, N. Y Cole Frank Allegrin Alent i Pontes Angeles Calif Jack Beesley Vallejo, Calif Harry Glidden Tarbox Street George Pierce Weirs Lake Winnepesaukee Pierce Stetson’s Mr. Pierce Bath Iron Works Corporation Ralph Houston Bluff Road Chain-of-Ponds Rangeley Douglas Hardings Gordon Mills Gordine Lee Eleanor Mills Frank Walker Russell Boyd New Brunswick Nova Scotia Cape Breton Island Cabot Trail Louisburg Moncton Halifax Gaspe Arcadia First Society Club of America William P. Drake Jim Molly Berwyn, Pa Betty Mae Newell Wesley Jane Berwyn Frederick E. Drake Mary Frances Gibbons John A. Morse Europe Scandinavian Countries Italy Walter J. Ward Gay Canton Conn Edmund Arsenault Clifton Estes Shipping City Jack M'Phee Camp Hinds Central Aid Picnic Chatterbouts Edward J. McMann Nancy Small Jackie McMann Eleanor McRaie Janette MacDonald Dorothy Steen Margaret Cahill Joan Largay Patricia Ames Jerolyn Harris Joan Bedford Shirley McKenna Shirley Clark Ann King Anastasia Mihalos Richard Snowdon Germaine Bonney William Milliken McMann Lambert Dike Goddard South Grounds Pennell Lelia Oliver Reuben Purington Ralph H. McNary Marblehead Leon Bates Beechmont Milton Morse Clement Yates Clermont Yates Francis Deehan Laura Whitmore Gardiner Scott Maxson New York Maxson U.S.S. Missouri Harry A. Barker Charles Dutton Fred Thompson Jr Charles Miller Mary G. McMarrow Dorchester Ralph McIntire Neilley Florence Neilley Louise Stevens Brunswick Neilleys Boothbay Viking Eugene Rouilliard Gerald Holland Jr Rock Haven Sandra Babbidge Islesboro Warren Babbidge Larrabee Patricia Nancy Frey Dresden Carl Graves William Snyder Bridgeport Robert W. Baker Guy Donnell Pontiac Mich Robert C. Baker Nella Stover Marjorie Portsmouth New Meadows
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