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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1954

Page

6

Summer Society Notes Report Vacation and Local Visits

Rev Mrs Histocate Hodgkins on annual vacation duties at Central Congregational church with Rev Richard J Schaper leading Winter Street services until Hodgkins returns Sept 12. Bath attendees visit Camp Sasanoa at Robinhood Cove and Boothbay Camps. Bath and area residents travel, host, and reunite with family in Bath, Portland, and beyond amid summer routines.

Histocate E. Hodgkins Middle Street Hodgkins Central Congregational Church Central Church Ichard J. Schaper Winter Street Congregational Church Schaper Washington Street Winter Street Church

Grandson Gary’s Seventh Birthday Attended by Kutz Family

Mr. and Mrs. Max Kutz of Cobbroad visited in Searsport with their daughter Mrs. Fred H. Curtis Jr and her husband and child. They attended Gary Curtis’s seventh birthday party on August 4. Mrs. Curtis was formerly Miss Rhoda Kutz of Bath.

Max Kutz Cobbroad Fred H. Curtis, Jr Searsport Gary Curtis Rhoda Kutz Bath

Vacationers and visitors list from North Abington and surrounding towns

A compiled list shows Mr. and Mrs. Franklin E Kane and children Karen and Christopher Kane visiting Mrs. Kane's parents in North Abington Massachusetts. Horace G Morse takes two weeks vacation from Hyde Windlass Co. and several families from Quincy Needham Framingham Camden Bath Buckfield Woolwich and Bath share vacations with relatives and friends across local streets and towns.

Farewell Party in Brunswick for Mrs. Guy E. Lewis Sr

Mr and Mrs John Dalton and Mr and Mrs William Fletcher Jr of Bath attended a Red Men's hall fare well party in Brunswick to honor Mrs Guy E Lewis Sr as she prepares to move with her family to Arizona. Mrs n assisted in dipping the punch.

John Dalton William Fletcher, Jr Bath Red Men's Hall Brunswick Guy E. Lewis Arizona

Birth of Blaine Trafton’s granddaughter in Orono

Mr and Mrs Blaine Trafton of Orono formerly of Bath announce the birth of a daughter on Aug 2 in Orono. Mrs Trafton is Jean Anderson. Grandparents Herbert L Anderson of Huse Street and Elton Trafton of Washington Street visited the newborn this week.

Blaine Trafton Orono Bath Trafton Jean Anderson Herbert L. Anderson Huse Street Elton Trafton Washington Street

Pat French patient at Memorial Hospital

Frank A. French known as Pat is a medical patient at Memorial hospital and is employed by Bath Iron Works.

Frank A. French Pat Memorial Hospital Mr. French Bath Iron Works

Moore Family Returns From Massachusetts Visit

Mr and Mrs Frank Moore of 470 Washington street return from a trip to Massachusetts where they stayed with their daughters Mrs Muriel Edwards of Brookline and Mr and Mrs Joseph Stupak of Needham Mass Their granddaughter Carmen Moore accompanied them with Joseph and Celia Stupak in Needham Mass.

Joseph Stupak Joseph Celia Mary Needham Mass Linda Edwards Louis Edwards Brookine Frank Moore Washington Street Massachusetts Muriel Edwards Brookline Joseph and Celia Carmen Moore

Master David Moore Visits Grandparents This Summer

Master David Moore son of Mr and Mrs Lloyd Moore of East Millinocket is spending the Summer with his grandparents on Washington Street for the season.

David Moore Lloyd Moore East Millinocket Frank Moore Washington Street

Military man returns to home for leave and family events

A-3c Paul N. MacDonald stationed at Geiger Field Spokane Washington arrives home August 1 to serve a 20 day leave and to be present for his parents 25th wedding anniversary at 60 Bedford Street. The Ballous pass summer at Little Wood Island off Sebasco and Mrs Cushman Ballou stays at Red House while Mr Ballou travels to New York. Others visiting include Mr and Mrs Harrison W Hubbard of Red Bank New Jersey with four children, Miss Jacqueline Snipe of New England Baptist Hospital Boston vacationing with her parents in Topsham, George Wright of Woolwich on a Quebec motor trip, George Baer Hiester of Reading Pennsylvania visiting Bath and Nova Scotia then Homewood Yarmouth for August, and Nathan Watson and daughter Kathy of Center Street summering at Duncan Farrell cottage Meadowbrook.

Paul N. MacDonald Geiger Field Spokane Wash Arthur N. MacDonald Bedford Street Harrison W. Hubbard Red Bank N. J Jacqueline Snipe New England Baptist Hospital Boston Morton Snipe Topsham Miss Snipe Morse High School George Baer Hiester Reading Nathan Watson Kathy Center Street Duncan Farrell Meadowbrook

Local residents return from hospital and visiting relatives

Eben Dana returns home from Memorial hospital after minor surgery. Chester Brett and wife visit Mrs Brett's parents in Washington street. Sagadahoc Ferry resident Percy Marston enters Togus Veterans hospital. Hugo Baecker and Ruth Ledyard visit in Lincoln street before returning home. Linwood Carr and family visit daughter Mrs Harold Carter in Cumberland Center. Benjamin Coombs comes home from Memorial hospital after an illness. Mrs Coombs away on vacation.

Eben Dana Sagadahoc Memorial Hospital

Lewiston visit highlights local family ties at Hart home

Mr and Mrs Wallace Wart and children Carol and Bradley of Lewiston spent a day with Mrs Hart and her parents Mr and Mrs Leon Eaton on Oak Street. Mr Hart belongs to the Lewiston school teaching staff and previously taught in Dixfield.

Wallace Wart Carol Bradley Lewiston Hart Leon Eaton Oak Street Dixfield

Eaton Family Holiday At Sebasco Estates

Mr and Mrs Roland E Eaton Jr and daughter Nancy Ann of Chester Pa spend vacation at Sebasco Estates with Eaton grandparents in Wilmington Del. They will stay at their summer home cottage until month’s end. Mrs Leah E Strout of Winne Maine left for Milton Mass after death of sister Mrs Blanche J Bunker in Los Angeles. Mrs John Hunt of Bangor, formerly Bath, visits Mrs William P Hatch in Washington.

Roland E. Eaton, Jr Nancy Ann Chester Sebasco Estates Eaton Roland E. Eaton Wilmington Del Ginn & Co Leah E. Strout Winneganee Milton Mass Blanche J. Bunker Los Angeles Calif Grace Ferry John Hunt Bangor Bath William P. Hatch Washington Street

Three Women Return From Week-Long Maritime Trip

Mrs. Elsie Small of Tallman Street with her sisters Mrs. Anne Rich of Hallowell and Mrs. Mary Maxwell of Augusta completed a week long motor tour visiting Prince Edward Island New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. They visited Mrs. Small's mother's girlhood home in Charlottetown P E I and Mrs. Small will resume work at Shepard's on Monday after a brief break.

Elsie Small Tallman Street Anne Rich Hallowell Mary Maxwell Augusta Prince Edward Island New Brunswick Nova Scotia Mrs. Small Charlottetown Small Shepard's

Woolwich Couple Tour Canada to Quebec City

Mr and Mrs Harold R Shaw and Mr and Mrs Loring Soule of Woolwich enjoyed a week long motor trip through Canada with Quebec City as the destination They visited many points of interest along the way.

George Wright Woolwich Quebec Harold R. Shaw

Couples vacation at China Lake cottage

Mr and Mrs Walter White of Cottage street and Mr and Mrs George Brownrigg of Middle street vacation at China Lake in the cottage of Mr and Mrs John Davidson Waterville. They were first guests at the Waterville home of the David sons daughter and son in law of Mr and Mrs Brownrigg.

Walter White Cottage Street George Brownrigg Middle Street China Lake John Davidson Waterville Davidsons Brownrigg

Medford Couple Return After Visit with Mrs Smith

Mr and Mrs E Roy Smith of Medford Massachusetts returned home Friday after spending three days with Mrs Harry F Smith of 135 Middle street The trip involved a family visit and local hospitality in Medford context.

E. Roy Smith Medford Mass Harry F. Smith Middle Street

Religious family returns from Gilford N Y vacation

Rev and Mrs Richard J Schaper and daughters Deborah and Kathryn return to 890 Washington Street Friday after a three weeks vacation in Gilford N Y a small town near Binghampion in the Chenango Valley where they occupied a former parishioner's Summer home Mr and Mrs Raymond Marr of Everett Mass are guests of Mr and Mrs Charles McMahan of Georgetown Center formerly of Bath and Malden Mass

John Freeto Mary-Lee Martha-Jane Prentiss Lord Concord Mass Richard J. Schaper Deborah Kathryn Washington Street Gilford N. Y Binghampton Chenango Valley Raymond Marr Everett, Mass Marr Charles McMahan Georgetown Center Bath and Malden, Mass

Golden wedding anniversary hosts in Sabattus

Relatives from North Street Woodfords and Cumberland Center attended Mr. and Mrs. Frank Sanborn’s golden wedding at their Sabattus home. Capt. and Mrs. Paul Thompson of Framingham Mass joined relatives, and Mrs. John Davis with her infant son James Hayden visited Reynolds family at 150 Center Street as the Navy man departed overseas aboard the USS Charles H. Roane.

Harold Carter Penny Glen North Street Gerald Carr Gerald Corrine Woodfords Linwood Carr Cumberland Center Frank Sanborn Sabattus Paul Thompson Framingham Mass Capt. Thompson Clinton A. Fleming Andrews Road Salvation Army John Davis James Hayden George P. Reynolds Center Street

Mrs Eva Wright Returns From Visit With Mrs Myra Scott

Mrs Eva Wright of the Old Ladies Home has returned from a several days visit with Mrs Myra Scott at her home in Popham.

Eva Wright Old Ladies Home Myra Scott Popham

Commander Blandin family cottage stay reported

Commander and Mrs. Victor Blandin and three children of Philadelphia occupy a Birch Point cottage for two weeks. Commander Blandin and his parents from Akron previously lived at Cedar and Front streets while he was stationed at Brunswick Naval Air Station a year ago.

Victor Blandin Philadelphia Commander Blandin Akron Birch Point Cedar Front Streets Brunswick Naval Air Station

Owen Family Travels to Saratoga Springs Weekend

Mr. and Mrs. Maurice H. Owen and son Richard of Robinson Jane left early Saturday for Saratoga Springs New York to visit Mrs. Owen’s sister and husband Mrs. Raymond Flowers for the weekend. They were joined on return by their daughters Barbara and Peggy who had been visiting their aunt and uncle for two weeks.

Maurice H. Owen Richard Robinson Jane Saratoga Springs N. Y Mrs. Owen Mrs Raymond Flowers Barbara Peggy

Mrs Leon White Plans Move to White Plains N Y

Mrs Leon White and her daughter Deborah Ann, visiting Mr and Mrs George Brownrigg of Middle Street, are leaving this week for White Plains New York to join Mr White. He was transferred from Havana Cuba where the family lived eight months. Mrs White formerly was Miss Edith Brownrigg.

Leon White Deborah Ann

Dummer Moulton Trip Through Quebec and Moosehead

Mr and Mrs Louis B Dummer and Mrs D E Moulton took a motor trip to Quebec stopping at St Anne de Beaupre Falls and St Josephs Cathedral in Quebec City. They spent time at Moosehead Lake and are visiting Mrs Moultons parents Mr and Mrs Henry C Hartley. Frederick Moffatt of Sebasco Fishermen’s Association spoke at Popham Beach Church on Sunday.

Louis B. Dummer D. E. Moulton Quebec St.,Anne de Onere Falls St. Joseph's Cathedral Moosehead Lake Frederick Moffatt Sebasco Fishermen’s Association, Inc Sebasco Popham Beach

Ninety-Year-Old Wilson Wright Visits Woolwich Family

Mr. Wilson M. Wright of Westbrook, former Woolwich resident and Bonnie Brae farm owner, celebrated his 90th birthday and now lives with his daughter Mrs. Clarence H. Clark in Westbrook. Newark guests Mr. and Mrs. Earl Col and Mrs. Colby's father joined Woolwich hosts Mr. and Mrs. George Wright and Mrs. Winfield Wright.

Earl Col Newark N. J Colby Wilson M. Wright Westbrook George Wright Winfield Wright Woolwich Wright Bonnie Brae Clarence H. Clark

Mrs. Smith Attends Seafood Festival Weekend Visit

Mrs. Harry F. Smith of 135 Middle Street visited Rand as a guest of her brother John Sansom for the Seafood Festival over the weekend.

Harry F. Smith Middle Street Rand John Sansom

Soule Family Visitor From Wisconsin Returns Home

Kenneth A. Soule, a former Woolwich boy, is spending a two week vacation in his hometown. He is the son of Loring K. Soule of Woolwich and hails from Sturgeon Bay Wisconsin where he works as a navy inspector at Sturgeon Bay Station. Mr and Mrs Richard L Mi noto of 4 Andrews road took a trip through the White Mountains in New Hampshire the first of last week.

Kenneth A. Soule Woolwich Loring K. Soule Sturgeon Bay, Wis Sturgeon Bay Station Richard L. Minoti Andrews Road White Mountains New Hampshire

Capt Lanier and wife visit hosts in Washington

Capt. and Mrs. Lanier recently stayed as overnight guests of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Sewall in Washington street. The Lanier couple plans to reside in Washington D C after living abroad for several years.

Berwick Lanier Arthur Sewall Washington Street Lanier Washington, D.C

Mrs Estella Comeau Leaves Memorial Hospital After Surgery

Mrs Estella Comeau returns home to Spring Street Thursday after being hospitalized for surgery at Memorial Hospital.

Estella Comeau Spring Street Memorial Hospital

Simpson Family Vacation Across Bar Harbor and Castine

Mr and Mrs W C Simpson of Fishercourt returned from a week in Bar Harbor Ellsworth and Castine visiting their daughter and husband Mr and Mrs Emery Witham. Mr Simpson is having his vacation. Mr and Mrs Hall Graves of Brunswick were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Lawrence R Vail of Arrowsic.

W. C. Simpson Fishercourt Bar Harbor Ellsworth Castine Emery Witham Mr. Simpson Hyde Windlass Co Hall Graves Brunswick Lawrence R. Vail Arrowsic

Dancers Return From New York and Atlantic City Visit

Miss Mary Cunningham of the Modern School of Dancing returns with her mother Mrs Grace Cunningham after a three weeks vacation in New York and Atlantic City. In New York Miss Cunningham studied at the American School of Ballet and received tap instruction from Henry LeTang. Mrs Henrietta Magee of Waterville visits her sister and brother in law Mr and Mrs John C Herrin of West Bath.

Mary Cunningham Modern School of Dancing Grace Cunningham New York Atlantic City Cunningham American School of Ballet Henry LeTang New England Henrietta Magee Waterville John C. Herrin West Bath

Malden Visitors Stay With Bur gon Family Nearby

Mrs. Charles P. Randall and her son Edward of Malden Mass., spent the weekend with Mrs. Randall’s sister Mrs. John Burgon of 490 Middle Street. They were joined by Mrs. Howard Patchell and daughter Deborah of Malden who will visit Mrs. Burgon’s mother for several weeks.

Charles P. Randall Edward Malden Mass Randall John Burgon Middle Street Howard Patchell Deborah Patchell Burgon

Mrs Whittier and son visit aunt in city

Mrs Elizabeth Whittier and her son Tommy from Washington DC arrived for a visit with her aunt Miss Elsie M. Folsom at 1198 Washington street.

Elizabeth Whittier Tommy Washington, D. C Elsie M. Folsom Washington Street

Mrs Jewett Hosts Miss Wehner at Day’s Ferry Event

Mrs. Brian M. Jewett of Day's Ferry hosts Miss Mabel Wehner of Ashland Ohio a concert organist who gave a recital on the famous Kotschmar organ at Portland City hall Thursday.

Brian M. Jewett Day’s Ferry Sea Haven Frank J. Walker Mabel Wehner Ashland Ohio Kotschmar Portland City Hall

Needham Couple Leaves After Visiting Silvermans

Mr and Mrs Jack Morse of Needham Massachusetts departed for home Saturday following a short stay as guests of Mr and Mrs Louis M Silverman at 175 Oak Street.

Jack Morse Needham, Mass Louis M. Silverman Oak Street

Miss Camilla Sewall Returns From West Coast Motor Trip

Miss Camilla Sewall daughter of Mr and Mrs Loyall F Sewall of New York City has returned from a six weeks motor trip to the West coast with friends. She has joined her parents at their Summer home at Small Point Beach.

Camilla Sewall Loyall F. Sewall New York City West Coast Small Point Beach

Women attend Lobster Festival in Rockland crowd

Among the many Battr people at Rockland Saturday were Mrs. George Darrah, Mrs. Josephine Pinkham, and Mrs. Eugene Dauphin.

Rockland George Darrah Josephine Pinkham Eugene Dauphin

Miss Mikels Returns Home After Visit

Miss Bessie M. Mikels returns to her home at 44 Elm street court after visiting her niece and her husband Mr. and Mrs. Joseph E. Goldsmith of Old Town on Sunday.

Bessie M. Mikels Elm Street Court Joseph E. Goldsmith Old Town

Army Signal Corps Training Tracks Pvt Edwards at Fort Monmouth

Pvt Robert J Edwards of 37 Shape street enters an 18 weeks Signal Corps course at Fort Monmouth with the Army Field Forces to apply his training. The reassignment follows completion of the course. Commander and Mrs Charles Norris and three children arrive in Alexandria Va for summer stay at the Donnell cottage Popham Beach. The Voorhees family travel from Bath to Cape Breton for the summer. Pharmacist Carl C Anderson transferred from Bath Memorial Hospital to Veterans Administration Hospital at Togus for treatment.

Fort Monmouth Dial Central Signal Corps Charles Norris Alexandria, Va Donnell Popham Beach Carl C. Anderson A. Hallet and Co Bath Memorial Hospital Veterans Administration Hospital Togus

Spann Spla n announces birth of daughter Lydia Baxter Spann

Mr and Mrs William Spann of Baton Rouge Louisiana announce the birth of a daughter on August 8 weighing seven pounds thirteen ounces the child named Lydia Baxter Spann Mrs Spann is the daughter of Mrs Claude S Gillette of 1111 Washington street

William Spann Baton Rouge Lydia Baxter Spann Spann Claude S. Gillette Washington Street

Francis Duprey Weekend Visit Tied to East Millinocket Project

Francis Duprey, employed on the East Millinocket project, spent the weekend with his sister and her husband Mr. and Mrs. Mark Jackson of Hinckley Street.

Francis Duprey East Millinocket Mark Jackson Hinckley Street

Mrs Alva Todd Visits Bath Relatives From New London

Mrs Alva Todd of New London New Hampshire is visiting relatives in Bath and staying with Mr and Mrs Earl Morse on Farrin Street. She plans to visit her son Charles Frost and her niece Mrs Alice Stilphen during the stay.

Alva Todd New London N. H Bath Earl Morse Farrin Street Charles Frost Alice Stilphen

Vacation Guests and Local Visits Highlight Boston Social

Miss Eleanor Marks, a student nurse at Massachusetts General Hospital Boston, spends vacation with her parents Mr and Mrs W Percy Marks of Front street. Mr and Mrs George Melzard of Court street travel to Bass Head Light in McKinley to visit the keeper and his wife Eugene Coleman formerly of Bath. Frank Murphy of Boston visits the Metcalfs at Campbell's Pond before heading to Christmas Island Nova Scotia.

Eleanor Marks Massachusetts General Hospital Boston Mrs. W. Percy Marks Front Street George Melzard Court Street Bass Head Light McKinley Eugene Coleman Bath Melzard Bath Iron Works Frank Murphy Robert Metcalf Campbell's Pond Christmas Island N. S

Bath families visit Georgetow n Center relatives at Reed Beach

Mrs George Powers and her son Scott of Bath along with Mrs Edwin Pin son and daughter Nancy of North Edgecomb spent Tuesday with Mrs Powers' parents Mr and Mrs Walter Beane at Georgetown Center while vacationing at Reed Beach Kennebec Point.

George Powers Scott Bath Edwin Pinson Nancy North Edgecomb Reed Beach Kennebec Point Powers Walter Beane Georgetown Center

Beane Hosts Bath Guests for Weekend Cruise and Lobster Festival

Mr and Mrs Walter Beane of Georgetown Center entertained Mr and Mrs Frank Ozella and Mr and Mrs Everett Wallace of Bath Friday night. The Walls rode in their cruiser Pointer into Robinhood Cove escorted by Beane in Gypsy. They attended a Five Islands dance then cruised to Rockland for the Lobster Festival returning Sunday night. Meanwhile Mr and Mrs Frederick Gavin and son Ricky of Arlington Heights Massachusetts arrived for a week with Mrs Gavin's parents D Wallace MacDonald and Mrs MacDonald of 136 Washington Street.

Walter Beane Georgetown Center Frank Ozella Everett Wallace Bath Frederick A. Gavin Ricky Arlington Heights Mass Gavin D. Wallace MacDonald Washington Street

Weekend Guests Sail to Monhegan and Pemaquid

Miss Frances Callan of Bath joined Mr. and Mrs. Brian Jewett of Days Ferry at Capitol Island for August at Sea Haven. They sailed Saturday aboard Balmy Days to Monhegan with Captain Charles Wade, then Sunday to Pemaquid and Christmas Cove on Captain Eliot Winslow’s boat. They met Bath visitors and relatives including Mrs. Knight and Mr. Walter Knight of Laurelton New York, longtime Bath residents.

Frances Callan Bath Brian M. Jewett Days Ferry Capitol Island Sea Haven John Sampson Edward Johnson Walter Knight Laurelton L. I N. Y Knight Mr. Jewett South End Karen Ruel Nashington

Brooks and Talbot Weekend at Forest City Grand Lake Home

Waldo W. Brooks Jr and his fiancee Alice Talbot stayed at the Summer home of his parents Mr and Mrs Waldo Wooks on Grand Lake Forest City near the Canadian border. They enjoyed salmon fishing during the weekend.

Waldo W. Brooks, Jr Denny Road Alice Talbot Waldo Wooks Grand Lake Forest City

Bath residents enjoy California trip and military updates

Mrs. David Y Alkazin and Ian Clark return from a 15 day California visit with Capt David Y Alkazin Jr US Air Force stationed at George AFB Victorville. They toured the Grand Canyon Painted Desert Petrified Forest and a New Mexico meteor site before flying home to New York. Harold Darling is on vacation from Hyde Windlass Co. Mr and Mrs Harmon Smith of Hartford left after a week with uncle W Howard Larrabee. Patricia Partington and Dennis Smith formerly of Bath trace family milestones with military service in Korea and teach ing careers prior to scouting work. William Voorhees USN has moved from Brunswick NAS to Norfolk aboard the carrier Valley Forge. Skillin and Potter of Bath Iron Works return from a Northern Maine fishing trip with catch. Pfc Dennis R Gaudet USMC returns to Parris Island after furlough and prepares for Camp Pendleton overseas duty. Family hosted a dinner before departure.

David Y. Alkazin Ian Clark California Alkazin David Y. Alkazin, Jr George Air Force Base Victorville Calif Grand Canyon Painted Desert Petrified Forest New Mexico Los Angeles Hollywood New York Harold Darling Cherry Street Hyde Windlass Co Harmon Smith Hartford Maurice Skilling Carroll Potter Phippsburg Bath Iron Works Corp Dead River Maine Dennis R. Gaudet Parris Island S. C Dennis Gaudet Western Avenue Camp Pendleton San Diego Bath

Weekend Visits and Travels Highlight Local Social Ties

Mary A Prentiss at Memorial Hospital. Fred Merchant vacationed in Rockwood with George and Mrs Richie. Mrs Merchant stayed with Emily Etheridge in Round Pond. Marguerite Cutting visits Bath, Massachusetts then summering at Brigham Cove with Francis Bertrand family. Skillsins visit Boy Scout Camp Hinds. Gray farm stop with Norman MatDonald clan. Englewood and Manchester residents return from Small Point. families extend stay. McCalls return from Argos Indiana vacation with Fern Hutton joining. Mrs William Simpson stays with Francisco family at Foster Point.

Fred Merchant Meadow Why Rockwood George Richie Mrs. Merchant Round Pond Emily Etheridge Norman Ross Marguerite Cutting Bath Massachusetts Brigham Cove Francis Bertrand

Shope Couple Announce Birth of Son Fred Jesse Jr

Mr and Mrs Fred J Shope living in England announce the birth of a son on July 26 The child is named Fred Jesse Jr Mrs Shope of Chestnut street was Miss Doris McCabe before marriage

Fred J. Shope England Fred Jesse, Jr Shope Chestnut Street Doris McCabe

Guynns Return From Berry's Mills Vacation

Mr and Mrs Harland Guynn and their two children have returned to Rockfall Conn after two weeks at a Berry's Mills cottage West Bath They also visited Mr Guynns mother and her husband Dr and Mrs H D Grant of Linden street 3

Harland Guynn Rockfall Conn Berry’s Mills West Bath Mr. Guynn H. D. Grant Linden Street

Teen-age players stage Maine Tom Sawyer at Playhouse

A youth theater group led by Thomas L. Hinkle presented several pieces including Pyramus and Thisbe and The Tell Tale Heart. Chase and Abigail Mellen starred as Tom Sawyer and Thisbe with Camilla Lee as the wall. Performances ran August 7 to 9 at the Playhouse in Small Point.

Missouri Tom Sawyer Maine Chase Abigail Mellen Pyramus Thisbe Mr. Shakespeare Camilla Lee Thomas L. Hinkle Mark Twain Aunt Polly Katherine Motley John McMann Jim Thomas Motley Ben Rogers Janet Hinkle Johnny Miller Camilla Lee NO. II Pyramus and Thisbe William Shakespeare's “Midsummer Night’s Dream Pyramus Chase Mellen Thisbe Wall Camilla Lee Moonshine Carol Wyman Lion _Susan Smith Edgar Allen Poe Chase Mellen Man Thomas Motley Brooks Lee R. C. Stancliffe- Hurst C. A. Hinkle Walter E. Edge John Kemp William A. Smith R. C. Stancliffe-Hurst C. E. Peters C. W. Flood, Inc Kemp Brothers Playhouse Small Point

Rotary district governor elected in Seattle

Mr. Audette was elected district governor of Rotary International in Seattle, Washington, in June. He leads one of 220 district governors over about 8,300 Rotary clubs with 889,000 members in 89 countries and regions.

Indian National Railways Audette Rotary International Seattle Wash Rotary

Rotary club hosts international visitors for anniversary plans

Audette led a full briefing on Rotary programs then met Bath club officers and directors to outline plans for Rotary's golden anniversary worldwide observance next year. Twelve visiting Rotarians joined Bath members as 38 of 44 attended the meeting chaired by President Bernard Varnum.

Audette Rotary Bath Club Trois Rivieres Que Harold Ratcliffe Toronto William Dehat Sparta Mich Paul Hoffman Washington, D. C Michael Fisher Cheshire

Service Notes Report Army Pvt McBrine in Okinawa unit

Army Pvt. Edgar B. McBrine Jr. age 17 arrives in Okinawa with the 29th Regimental Combat Team Company G. His father Edgar B. McBrine lives at 16 Dummer Street. Davis Milton W. Davis, aviation electronics man, Navy, reports to Fleet Aircraft Service Squadron 108 Brunswick NAS. He is married to Dorothy Hallmark of Bellmead Texas.

Army Edgar B. McBrine, Jr Edgar B. McBrine Dummer Street Okinawa 29Th Regimental U. S Far East China Formosa Japan McBrine Fort Jackson S. C Milton W. Davis U.S. Navy Joe C. Davis Denny Road Fleet Aircraft Service Squadron 108 U. S. Naval Air Station Brunswick Davis Navy Dorothy Hallmark Bellmead Texas

Personal Notes On Visits To Herndon Calais Meadowbrook And Everett

Mr and Mrs Frank R Warren of Herndon Virginia returned home after visiting his parents Dr and Mrs Ralph D Warren of Washington street. Mr and Mrs Russell Merchant spent the weekend in Calais and brought home their daughter Nancy who has been with her grandmother Mrs Hazel Noble. Mrs Noble and Mrs Mabel McKeenan of Augusta are spending a week with the Merchants at their Meadowbrook cottage. Mr and Mrs Carl G French 1059 Washington street hosted house guests over the weekend. Frenchs cousins Mr and Mrs Roscoe L Cummings of Belmont Massachusetts attended the Lobster Festival at Rockland and dined with Mr and Mrs J H Miller at their Birch Point cottage. Mrs Donald B Weeks and son Dale returned to Glastonbury Connecticut after two weeks with Mrs Weeks parents Mr and Mrs Clarence L Oliver of 434 Middle street. Mr and Mrs John F Spellman of Everett Massachusetts returned home after visiting Mrs Spellmans brother and wife Mr and Mrs Clarence L Oliver of 434 Middle street

Frank R. Warren Herndon Washington Street French Roscoe L. Cummings Belmont Mass Rockland J. H. Miller Birch Point Donald B. Weeks Dale Glastonbury, Conn

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