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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1953

Page

5

Society and Clubs Royal visit and local guests noted

Mabert Lawrense Conn. arrived with Mrs Pray s. Mr and Mrs Ibra Lawrence returned home. Walter Norton of Birch Point hosted guests including I W Gregory and Jean Newton. Edwin H Pert son of Mr and Mrs Perleston L Pert arrived home after six weeks R O T C training at Fort Meade. Pert met DC leaders in Washington and assisted at Democratic committees. Mrs E W Weiller visiting Sedgwick from Elkins Park. Brennan family hosted visiting relatives. birth Patricia Ann July 26.

Mat Tire Mabert Lawrense Conn Pray Ibra Kawrence Walter Norton Birch Point I. W. Gregory Ts. Jean Newton Louisville Edwin H. Pert Perleston L. Pert Middle Street Fort Meade Young Democratic Club of Maine Howard L. White Tipton Ind Young Democratic Club of America Washington, D.C Washington Pert Capt Victor Hunt Harding Democratic National Congressional Campaign Committee Margaret Chase Smith John Blatnik Minnesota Hubert Humphrey Democratic National Committee Washington Street New London Earl Brennan

Bath hosts visit from Melhorn family at Mere Point

Mr and Mrs Frederick Wonser and Mr and Mrs Albert Brown of Bath entertain last week at Mere Point for Mr and Mrs Robert P Melhorn of Avenel New Jersey visiting his parents Mr and Mrs Herbert E Melhorn of Brunswick at their summer home.

Frederick Wonser Albert Brown Bath Robert P. Melhorn Avenel N. J Mr. Melhorn Herbert E. Melhorn Brunswick

Ayer Family Vacation Trip to Liberty

Mr and Mrs Brenton Ayer and two children of 1401 Washington street left Saturday for Liberty to pass a week while Mr Ayer is on vacation from the Hardings plant. Bobby and Diane Merrill children of Mr and Mrs Lloyd H Merrill of Woolwich left recently with their parents for St John NB where they have been engaged to play for a week with the Little Maine Ramblers.

Brenton Ayer Washington Street Liberty Mr. Ayer Hardings Bobby Diane Merrill Lloyd H. Merrill Woolwich Little Maine Ramblers St. John N.B

Social notes from local residents visit and gatherings

Mr and Mrs Erland Fraser of Liberty street visit relatives in New Jersey while Mr Fraser vacations from Hyde Windlass Co Their two sons Barry and Craig stay with Mr and Mrs Carlos Benoit of Washington street Mr and Mrs John Salemi of Springfield Mass return from a 10 day stay at Henderson cottage Foster Point Mrs Carl Meister of Washington street aunt of Mrs Salemi visits last week Mrs Jacob Wheeler of Corliss street travels to Portland for a weekend with her daughter family Mrs Elmer Blake hosts Thimble club at Western avenue with hand work and refreshments The club meets next Wednesday with Mrs Earl Coombs at Arrowsic Georgetown road Miss Florence Higgins returns to Newton Mass after a week with Mr and Mrs Edward McAuliff Crescent street

Erland Fraser Liberty Street New Jersey Mr. Fraser Hyde Windlass Co Barry Craig Carlos Benoit Washington Street John Salemi Springfield Mass Henderson Cottage New Meadows Foster Point Carl T. Meister Salemi Jacob T. Wheeler Corliss Street Portland Elmer Blake Thimble Western Avenue Earl Coombs Arrowsic Georgetown Road Florence Higgins Newton Edward McAuliff Crescent Street

Funeral services for Ex Gov William Tudor Gardiner

Councilor J. Horace McClure represented Governor Burton M Cross at Gardiner funeral services held Friday noon. Governor Cross had been at the governors conference in Seattle which ended Thursday night. Bath residents attended with families including Mr and Mrs Carl C Anderson and Mr and Mrs Arthur Sewall II and daughter Cynthia.

J. Horace McClure Gardiner Burton M. Cross William Tudor Gardiner Cross Seattle Wash Carl C. Anderson Sumner Sewall Arthur Sewall II Cynthia Bath Wiliam Tudor Gardiner

Leighton Family Moves to New Lewiston Road Home

Mr and Mrs Ivan Leighton formerly of Bath now reside in Topsham and have purchased a new house on the Lewiston road Mrs Leighton nee Ruth Meister long employed at Shaws Book Store Harvey Henderson Sr of Portland attends funeral services for his sister in law Mrs Charles T Henderson Mrs Marion Ledyard of Lincoln street returns from months in East Orange New Jersey accompanied by Mr and Mrs Baecker previously Miss Ruth Ledyard of Mr Herbert Lermond of Wiscasset was with her parents Friday

Ivan Leighton Bath Topsham Lewiston Road Leighton Ruth Meister Shaw's Book Store Harvey Henderson, Sr Portland John Henderson Wesley Street Charles T. Henderson Marion Ledyard Lincoln Street East Orange N. J Hugo Baecker Baecker Ruth Ledyard Herbert Lermond Wiscasset Mr. and Walter

Springfield couple guests of Senator and Mrs. Cummings

Mr. and Mrs. Errol Baker of Springfield, Mass., visited at the home of Senator and Mrs. Charles F. Cummings. Mr. Baker is a former Morse High School instructor.

Errol Baker Sprinfield Mass Charles F. Cummings Mr. Baker Morse High School

Maine coast motor trip by Bath Iron Works foreman

Mr. and Mrs. Roy Lawrence of 26 Park Street started a week long motor trip along the Maine coast on Saturday. Lawrence is on vacation from Bath Iron Works where he serves as foreman of the welding department.

Roy Lawrence Park Street Maine Mr. Lawrence Bath Iron Works

Bristol man returns home after visit with relatives

Alfred Russel of Bristol Conn. left Saturday for his home after a week with sister and her husband Mr and Mrs Warren R Munsey of 94 Court Street. Elsie Small of Shepard's is on annual two week vacation visiting relatives in Hallowell. Mr and Mrs Raymond Foster and family of Reading Mass. are spending a week in Bath with Mrs Foster's father Harry Blaisdell and Mrs Blaisdell at their High Street home. Blaisdell is a patient at Memorial hospital.

Alfred Russel Bristol Conn Warren R. Munsey 94 Court Street Elsie Small Shepard's Hallowell Raymond Foster Clair Robert Reading Mass Bath Foster Harry Blaisdell Blaisdell High Street Mr. Blaisdell The Memorial Hospital

Holt Couple Arrives for Summer Visit in Arrowsic

Dr and Mrs William Holt of Delmar New York arrive for their summer visit in Arrowsic. They are staying at the former Collingwood Shea homestead, known locally as the summer residence.

William Holt Delmar, N. Y Collingwood Shea Arrowsic

Blaisdell Patient at Memorial Hospital

Harry Blaisdell of High street, employed in the pattern shop of Hyde Windlass Co. is a medical patient at Memorial hospital.

Harry Blaisdell High Street The Hyde Windlass Co Memorial Hospital

Youngs Vacation Visit In New England

Mr and Mrs Forrest Young of Winter street travel to Wellesley Mass to spend two weeks with their son and wife Marvin Young and wife in Massachusetts. Mr Young takes vacation from Bath Iron Works during the trip.

Forrest Young Winter Street Wellesley Mass Marvin Young Mr. Young Bath Iron Works

Mrs Duncan McInnes Returns Home from Rochester Visit

Mrs Duncan McInnes has returned home to Pear Street after spending several weeks in Rochester New York with her son and his wife Mr and Mrs Addison McInnes The report notes the family visit and reunification.

Duncan McInnes Rochester N. Y Addison McInnes Pear Street

Boston social notes on Miss Mollie Palmer and Mrs Moore

Miss Mollie Palmer of Boston formerly of Bath returned after a several week visit with Mrs Thomas S. Gibbons on Washington street and her nephew and niece Mr and Mrs James P. Ledyard of Lincoln street. Mrs Wellington A. Moore of Weeks street left Friday for a weekend visit in Brunswick with her sister Mrs Ernest Stanwood.

Mollie Palmer Boston Bath Thomas S. Gibbons Washington Street James P. Ledyard Lincoln Street Wellington A. Moore Weeks Street Brunswick Ernest Stanwood

Family Notes From Andover and New York Visits

James Preston attends Andover Summer school and plans to enter Philips Andover Academy this fall. H. D. Grant R N and M Baginisky recently returned to New York after ten days with Mrs Martha Grant at her Bailey Island cottage. Mrs Imbruglia, educated in Bath and Morse High, later studied at Nashua Business College.

H. D. Grant R.N M. Baginisky New York Martha Grant Bailey Island

Bailey boy returns from Providence visit with grandparents

Albert B. Bailey, 14, son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert J. Bailey of Woolwich, came home with his grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Lewin after a week in Providence Rhode Island where they visited Bailey’s daughter and her husband.

Albert B. Bailey Albert J. Bailey Woolwich Providence R. I Irvin Lewin

Local visitors and wedding news from Woolwich to Bath

Mr and Mrs Walter Couture of Fulton New York visit Bath relatives staying with Mr Couture’s parents in Liberty street and with his sister and husband on Washington street and Bluff road. Mrs Joe Williams and Mr Benton Call of Coshocton Ohio visit H Rodney Brooke at Mrs Fred Hill’s home. Newlyweds Frederick Honnen from Washington DC and Atlantic City are traveling for three weeks. Mrs Honnen nee Norma Hunnewell is daughter of J Vinal Hunnewell of Woolwich. their wedding occurred Sunday at Center Baptist church in Woolwich.

Walter Couture Fulton, N. Y Bath Mr Couture Peter Couture Liberty Street Mr. Couture Charles Benoit Washington Street Louis Couture Bluff Road Joe Williams Benton Call Coshocton Ohio Frederick Honnen Washington, D. C Atlantic City N. J Honnen Norma M. Hunnewell J. Vinal Hunnewell Woolwich Mr. Honner Center Baptist Church

Mary E. Palmer Returns Home After Visit in Alliston Mass

Miss Mary E. Palmer returns to her Alliston home in Massachusetts on Thursday after visiting Mrs. Thomas S. Gibbons at 677 Washington Street.

Mary E. Palmer Alliston Mass Thomas S. Gibbons Washington Street

Miss Harriet Larrabee Vacation in Reading

Miss Harriet Larrabee executive director of the YWCA in Reading Pennsylvania arrives to spend a week with her mother and family at 1051 High Street. She will then travel to Martha’s Vineyard Massachusetts to be a guest of friends for the remainder of her vacation.

Harriet Larrabee Young Women's Christian Association Reading Harry Larrabee Miss Larrabee Marthas Vineyard Mass

Miss Clara Schmidt and Her Man Schmidt Visit in Queens Village

Miss Clara Schmidt and her companion Schmidt of Queen's Village, N Y, are guests of Miss Muriel Stafford and her brother, Sric Stafford, at 998 High Street. The gathering marks a social visit described in local society notes.

Clara Schmidt Herman Schmidt Queen’s Village N. Y Muriel Stafford Sric Stafford High Street

Visit Highlights Family Ties Across Cities

Mr and Mrs Edward Rowe of Philadelphia Pa visit Mrs Heal and Mr Heal at Georgetown Center home. The trip includes Mr Rowe's sister and husband Mr and Mrs Charles Andre of Lincoln Street. Mrs Rowe is daughter of Mayor Fred Lamson and Mrs Lamson of Malden Mass. Rowe is a former Bath resident.

Edward Rowe Philadelphia Mr. Rowe Ernest Heal Mr. Heal Georgetown Center Charles Andre Lincoln Street Rowe Fred Lamson Lamson Malden Mass Bath

Reay Family Returns From Quebec and New York Trip

Mr and Mrs Frank Reay with daughters Marion and Linda and William Jones returned from a several day motor trip visiting Quebec Montreal and Upper New York state during the recent travel period.

Frank Reay Marion Linda North Street William Jones Quebec Montreal Upper New York State

Mrs Margaret Walsh Visits Friends at Brighams Cove

Mrs Margaret Walsh of St Peters burg Florida a former Bath resident arrived Monday evening for a few days visit with Mr and Mrs Herbert Anderson and Mr and Mrs Ernest Freeman at their Summer home at Brighams Cove. Mr and Mrs Dudley Fay and children Susan Marie and Julie Anne of Silver Springs Maryland are guests of Mrs Fay's mother Mrs Marie I Preston of 1071 Washington Street.

Margaret Walsh St. Petersburg, Fla Bath Herbert Anderson Ernest Freeman Brigham’s Cove Dudley Fay Susan Marie Julie Anne Silver Springs Fay Marie I. Preston Washington Street

Powers Family Leave Plans During Seabees Duty

Mr and Mrs George Powers reside in Virginia Beach Virginia with their child Scott. Mr Powers, a Seabees member, arrived on leave and will depart for South Africa at the end of a 10 day spell. Mrs Powers nee Janice Beane is daughter of Walter Beane of Georgetown Center.

George Powers Virginia Beach Powers Seabees Janice Beane Walter Beane Georgetown Center Melrose Mass South Africa Scott

Dormer Oulton Family Visits Portland Relative in Brief Stay

Mrs Dormer Oulton and her daughter Miss Helen Oulton R N of Portland formerly of Bedford Street were recent guests for a couple of days with Mrs Oulton's son and his wife Mr and Mrs Ronald Oulton of High Street.

Dormer Oulton Helen Oulton R.N Portland Bedford Street

Mr and Mrs Gordon Puffer Return from Canadian Wedding Trip

Mr Gordon Puffer and Mrs Norma Nickerson Puffer have returned from a wedding trip through Canadian provinces and are now at their home in Manchester Illinois where Mr Puffer is employed as a registered nurse.

Gordon Puffer Norma Nickerson R. N Manchester Mr. Puffer

Bal lou Couple Visit Bangor Guest at Hill Home

Mr and Mrs William P Ballou of Bangor were guests of Mrs Fred D Hill at 1006 High Street. The Ballous, a former Bathman and his wife, traveled home from Shamokin Pennsylvania after Mr Ballou attended the reunion of the 56th Pioneer Infantry Association which the late William Tudor Gardiner had attended.

Willam P. Ballou Bangor Fred D. Hill High Street Ballou Shamokin 56Th Pioneer Infantry Association William Tudor Gardiner

Arthur Orr Recovers After Hospital Stay

Arthur Orr of Woolwich has returned from Maine General Hospital where he was a surgical patient. His many friends are pleased to learn he is convalescing very satisfactorily.

Arthur Orr Woolwich Maine General Hospital

Forsyths Visit Maine Nurse Connection Recalled

Mr and Mrs George Forsyth current Maine vacationers stayed with Mrs Henry O McCabe of North Street last week Both Forsyths are former Maine General Hospital School of Nursing graduates and Jessie Haggett was her name before marriage The couple later moved to Arizona.

George Forsyth Maine Henry O. McCabe North Street Forsyth Maine General Hospital School of Nursing Arzona

Mrs Perry returns from Biloxi and attends Mihalos Light wedding

Mrs W A Perry of 8 Sheridan road returned from a two week Biloxi trip to consult at the Gay Clinic. She traveled to New York and Bristol Conn where her son Dick joined her to Bath for the Mihalos Light wedding. She stayed at Gulf Beach Manor Hotel enjoying Biloxi scenery and air conditioned venues. Dick returns to General Motors in Bristol this week. Mr and Mrs Edwin R Andrews were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Howland Bontly of Squirrel Island.

W. A. Perry Sheridan Road Biloxi Miss New York Bristol General Motors Co

Navy Commander and Family Visit Kalamazoo Roots in Maine

Commander Charles R. Norris U S N Mrs Norris and their infant son arrived from Newport R I Thursday for a visit with Mrs Norris parents Mr and Mrs Charles R Donnell of Kalamazoo Michigan at their Summer home at Popham Beach Commander Norris who has been stationed at Newport will await further orders while in Maine.

Charles R. Norris U.S.N

Harbor visitors from Miami briefly stay with Norton couple

Kathryn Edgecomb and Clarence Arsenault of Miami Florida arrived to spend a month with Mr and Mrs Walter Norton at Birch Point, passing the time with the family during their visit.

Kathryn Edgecomb Clarence Arsenault Miami, Fla Walter Norton Birch Point

Vacationing Marrs Visit Relatives in Everett and Georgetown

Mr and Mrs Raymond Marr of Everett Massachusetts vacation with his sister and brother in law Mr and Mrs Charles MacMahan of Georgetown Center. They plan to visit Bristol to see Mrs Marrs girlhood home after calling on relatives and friends this week.

Raymond Marr Everett Mass Mr. Marr Charles MacMahan Georgetown Center Bristol

Ham Family Guests Visit Mrs. Mc Cabe

Mr and Mrs Harold Ham and daughter Constance of Auburn and Mrs David Smith and daughter Nancy of South Port land were guests for the day Monday of Mrs Henry O Mc Cabe of North street.

Harold Ham Constance Auburn David Smith Nancy South Portland Henry O. McCabe North Street

Miss Virginia Whitney visits and returns to Hartford

Miss Virginia E Whitney returned from a two week vacation at Virginia Beach Virginia to Hartford Connecticut where she works for Electric Steel Corp Mr and Mrs J W Larry of Woodsville New Hampshire visited Mrs Albert Desmond on Oak Street Mrs Stephen Plant of Brookline Massachusetts arrived for a Bath Summer visit with relatives including Chester A Plant Wallace Plant and sister in law Mrs Fred Cary of East Brunswick

Virginia E. Whitney Albert Whitney Center Street Whitney Virginia Beach Hartford, Conn The Electric Steel Corp J. W. Larry Woodsville N. H Albert Desmond Oak Street Stephen Plant Brookline Mass Bath Chester A. Plant Mrs Wallace: Plant and Fred Cary East Brunswick

Morse joins Maritime Academy at Castine

William Morse of 28 High Street left Monday to enter the Maritime Academy at Castine, son of Mr and Mrs Herbert Morse.

William Morse Herbert Morse High Street Castine Maritime Academy

Navy Chief Enjoys Leave With Rhode Island Family

Chief Jeremiah W. Desmond AMC USN stationed at Wickford Rhode Island is on a two weeks leave at his mother Mrs Lucy Desmond of Oak Street. He is accompanied by Mrs Desmond and three daughters Judy Kathy and Mary. The family has returned to Rhode Island. Miss Alice G Lippincott Woodbury New Jersey has arrived to spend August with her sister Mrs E Everett Pierce of Pearl Street.

Jeremiah W. Desmond AMC Wickford R. I Lucy Desmond Oak Street Desmond Judy Kathy Mary Rhode Island Alice G. Lippincott Woodbury, N. J

Mrs Coombs Reenters Social Life After Illness at Home

Mrs Benjamin Coombs of 525 High street, confined by illness, attended a Corliss Street Baptist church gathering at Mrs Georgie Bruce and Miss Carrie Lemont on High street marking her first outing in years. Linton Robinson of Bath Iron Works enjoys a two week vacation at his home 2 Park street.

Benjamin Coombs 525 High Street Corliss Street Baptist Church Georgie Bruce Carrie Lemont High Street Linton Robinson Bath Iron Works Park Street

Cahill Family Visit Highlights Rahway Reunion

Mr and Mrs George Cahill of Rahway New Jersey arrived to visit Cahill sisters and their spouses Mr and Mrs Andrew Butterfield and Mr and Mrs Merle Niles. They currently stay at Bay Point during the Butterfield summer home season. Fulton New York visitors called on Mr and Mrs Lawrence Couture of 212 Middle Street Friday evening.

George Cahill Rahway N. J Walter Couture Fulton, N. Y Lawrence Couture Middle Street

Teasdale Family to Visit West Bath Relatives

Mr and Mrs Stanley Teasdale and daughter Sandra of Washington D C will arrive later this month for a three week visit with Mrs Teasdale s parents Mr and Mrs Percy Miller of the Tru fant s Crossing road in West Bath. Mr Teasdale U S N A Force is stationed in Washington and will be having his three weeks leave.

Stanley Teasdale Sandra Washington, D. C

Cook-out at Popham Beach Hosted by Morse Family

Mr and Mrs Horace G Morse of Oak Street hosted a cottage gathering at Popham Beach Saturday night with their daughters Mrs John Pfeffer and Mrs John Reevy and children along with friends and relatives including Mr and Mrs Robert Dowling Mr and Mrs C Bruce Wright Mr and Mrs Robert M Huse of Bath Mr and Mrs Dwight Pierce and children from Cape Elizabeth Mr and Mrs Vincent Brady and children and Rone Hatch of Cambridge Also mention of Carole Fitzgerald daughter of Mr and Mrs Gerald of Meadow Way at Squirrel Inn on Squirrel Island.

Horace G. Morsey Oak Street Popham Beach John Pfeffer John Reevy Robert Dowling C. Bruce Wright Robert M. Huse Bath Dwight Pierce Cape Elizabeth Vincent Brady Rone Hatch Cambridge

Mrs Ella Bates Returns From York Harbor Vacation

Mrs Ella Bates of Central Grammar School staff returns from a three week vacation at the Marshall House York Harbor. While there she observed at Harmon hall a private remedial reading school.

Ella Bates Central Grammar School Marshall House York Harbor York Bates Harmon Hall

Reverend Culbert M. McGay Returns Home From Hospital

The former rector of Grace Episcopal Church, Rev. Culbert M. McGay, has returned to his summer home in South Casco after a two week hospital stay in Portland. Friends report he is much improved in health.

Culbert M. McGay Grace Episcopal Church South Casco Mercy Hospital Portland

McAskill Family Visits East and Maine Relatives

Mr and Mrs Neil C McAskill Jr and son Neil H of New Orleans arrived to spend a month with Mrs McAskills parents Mr and Mrs Herbert C White in West Beth Maine. They will also visit Mr and Mrs Neil C McAskill in Fairfield. Mrs McAskill is Vivian White and her husband works for Chrysler Corp in New Orleans.

Neil C. McAskill Neil H New Orleans McAskill Herbert C. White West Beth Maine McAskil Fairfield Vivian White Chysler Corp

Panama City visitors stay with Trotts on High Street

Mrs Raymond Valliere and her two children Drew and Denise of Panama City are visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Milton C Trott on High Street.

Raymond Valliere Drew and Denise Panama City Milton C. Trott High Street

Maine New Hampshire tour couple visit Woodbury guests

Mr and Mrs Philip Freund and Mr and Mrs Lothar Schilling of Woodbury New Jersey arrived Thursday evening for a brief visit with Mr and Mrs Fred Morton of 378 Middle Street They are touring Maine and New Hampshire and will view the White Mountains upon return They visited Bar Harbor and Cadillac Mountain in eastern Maine

Philip Freund Lothar Schilling Woodbury N. J Fred Morton Middle Street Maine New Hampshire White Mountains Bar Harbor Cadillac Mountain

Daley Couple Visit Daughter at Holly Inn This Summer

Mr and Mrs Randall Daley of Andrews road spent Sunday at Christmas Cove visiting their daughter Sandra who is employed at Holly Inn for the summer.

Randall Daley Andrews Road Christmas Cove Sandra Holly Inn

S Sgt Bernard Holmes to Depart for Japan Tour

S Sgt Bernard Holmes and wife visit West Bath and East Brunswick relatives after a 45 day furlough in California. Holmes, stationed at McClellan AFB, will depart Monday for Japan where he will serve 18 months while Mrs Holmes remains with her parents.

Bernard Holmes Herbert C. White West Bath Francis Holmes East Brunswick California Holmes McClellan Air Force Base Japan

Perley Dunbar Returns Home from Wells Beach Visit

Perley Dunbar has returned to his Middle Street residence after a several days stay as a guest at Wells Beach. He traveled back following a period away from home.

Perley Dunbar Middle Street Wells Beach

Day brothers and Bussey vacation at State YMCA Camp

Jonathan and James Day sons of Mr and Mrs Harry L Day and Robert B Bussey son of Attorney and Mrs Lynn M Bussey all of Green Street depart Saturday for Winthrop to spend two weeks at the State YMCA Camp on Cobbosseecontee Lake.

Jonathan James Day Harry L. Day Robert B. Bussey Lynn M. Bussey Green Street Winthrop State Y.M.C.A Cobbosseecontee Lake

Mayo Family Returns From Pratt's Island

Mr and Mrs C Arthur Mayo Jr of Green Street return home with two sons Richard and Stephen after several weeks at Pratt's Island.

Health improves for Mrs Harold Roberts of Gulfport

Friends of Mrs Harold Roberts in Gulfport Florida are glad to learn her health has improved after recent illness. She is now able to sit on the porch and take meals at the table, cancelling this year's planned Summer trip to Bath.

Harold Roberts Gulfport Fla Bath

Harpswell Resident Returns After Surgery

A Harpswell employee returned Thursday after several absence days during which he underwent surgery at Maine General Hospital in Portland. He stayed with son Gerald Carr and wife in Woodford for a week after discharge, as Mr. and Mrs. Carr plan to move to Bath and live with their daughter Mrs. Harold Carter. Jane Trott has returned from the West Coast after several months visits.

Harpswell Maine — Hospital Portland Gerald Carr Woodfords Carr Bath Harold Carter North Street

Local Residents Leave on Short Vacation Trips

Mrs Alzira Gross of the Edna Mae Shoppers takes two weeks vacation visiting relatives in Camden and Appleton. Mrs John K Jayne of New Canaan Conn leaves Tuesday for a hurried trip to New Canaan and to join her daughter Miss Pamela Jayne at the John Lasell cottage at Small Point Beach.

Alzira Gross Edna Mae Shoppers Camden Appleton John K. Jayne New Canaan, Conn John Lasell Small Point Beach New Canaan Pamela Jayne New York City Lasell

Ex Governor Sumner Sewall and Son Fly to Canada for Fishing

Ex Governor Sumner Sewall and his son Nicholas traveled to Canada this week to pursue a fishing trip. They plan to spend time along Canadian waters and return later in the season.

Sumner Sewall Nicholas Canada

Mrs Brown Hosts Drive To Portland And Theatre

Mrs. Geraldine Brown of Meadow Way entertained friends Saturday with a motor trip to Portland where they enjoyed dinner and an afternoon theatre. Upon return to Bath Brown served supper. Guests included Mrs Nora Grant Mrs Annie Johansen Mrs Georgia Varney Mrs Pauline Staples and Mr and Mrs Stanley Pierce of Freeport New York are spending a two weeks vacation at Sebasco Lodge.

Geraldine Brown Meadow Way Portland Bath Brown Nora Grant Annie Johansen Georgia Varney Pauline Staples Stanley Pierce Freeport, S. 1, N. Y Sebasco Lodge Sebasco Estates

Family guests from Iowa and Massachusetts visit Bath

Mr and Mrs Walter B Skinner and grandson Edwin from Runnells Iowa with Mrs Bertha Churchey of Gardiner were weekend guests of Mrs Charles A Corliss at 17 York Street. The Iowa party has toured to Quebec and continued with their son and wife to Watertown for a week long visit before returning home.

Walter B. Skinner Edwin Skinner Runnells Iowa Wilbur B. Skinner Watertown Mass Bertha Churchey Gardiner Charles A. Corliss York Street Quebec Bath Skinner

Mrs Laura B Doten Visits Concord With Mitchells

Mrs Laura B Doten of Portland, a former Milan street resident, is staying a fortnight in Concord New Hampshire with her sister and her husband Mr and Mrs Whitman Mitchell, former Bath residents.

Laura B. Doten Portland Milan Street Concord, H Whitman Mitchell Bath

Social Eight Club Picnic At Brig ham Cove

Mrs Josephine Pinkham hosted the Social Eight Club at her Brig ham Cove cottage Monday despite bad weather. Guests included Mrs Sadie Garcelon and members Mrs Ida Burnell Mrs Mary Stover Mrs Vola Melzard Mrs Susie Darrah and Mrs Pinkham. Garcelon invited the group to meet at her Middle street home this evening.

Josephine Pinkham Social Eight Club Brigham Cove Sadie Garcelon Ida Burnell Mary Stover Vola Melzard Susie Darrah Pinkham Garcelon Middle Street

Mrs St Martin and son visit cousin in Massachusetts

Mrs Edward St Martin and her son John of Washington street travel to South Braintree Massachusetts to visit their cousin Mrs Frank Cox formerly of Bath.

Edward St. Martin John Washington Street South Braintree Mass Frank Cox Bath

Portland Socials Highlight Colby Gathering

Mrs. Howard Grant and Mrs. Geraldine Brown joined Mrs. Pauline Staples Mrs. Georgie Varney Mrs. Georgia Vinal and Mrs. Annie Johanson as Monday evening guests of Mr. and Mrs. William Colby on Cumberland Avenue Portland.

Howard Grant Geraldine Brown Pauline Staples Georgie Varney Georgia Vinal Annie Johanson William Colby Cumberland Avenue Portland

Linden Couple Stay With Leavitts At Meadowbrook Cottage

Mr and Mrs Sumner Andrews of Linden New Jersey are spending a week with Mr and Mrs Dudley S Leavitt at their Meadowbrook cottage.

Sumner Andrews Linden, N. J Dudley S. Leavitt Meadowbrook

Norway couple passes away in Bath hosted by relatives

Mr and Mrs Harley True of Norway formerly Bath died last week in Bath while guests of Mrs True s sister and husband Mr and Mrs Harry Cooke of Willow Street They formerly lived in South Paris where they sold their home and bought a new one in Norway Miss Anne S Day visits Miss Jane Whithurst at Birch Point for several weeks with her grandparents Mr and Mrs Archibald M Maineir Summer home

Harley True Norway Bath Anne S. Day Jane Whithurst Birch Point Mrs Archibald M. Maineir

Educational Secretaries Attend Boston University Institute

Mrs. Omah C. Snipe secretary at Morse High School joins participants at the Institute for Educational Secretaries held during the 39th annual Summer session in cooperation with Boston University's College of Practical Arts and Letters.

Omah C. Snipe Morse High School Institute For Educational Secretaries Boston University College of iPractical Arts and Letters

Mrs Williams and Arlene Return from Bath Visit

Mrs Charles Williams and her daughter Arlene of Wollaston Mass return home after a weekend in Bath as guests of Randall Cook. They visited Mrs Williams sister Mrs Charles Cook who is a patient at Memorial hospital. Miss Williams works as secretary to the manager of the Quincy Tax Association. Mrs John F Cooke of Middle street returns from Dayton Ohio where she visited her daughter and her husband William Hale Jr.

Charles Williams Arlene Wollaston Mass Bath Williams Randall Cook Middle Street Mrs. Williams Charles Cook Memorial Hospital High Street Edward Sewall Sewalls Miss Williams Quincy Tax Association John F. Cooke Dayton Ohio William Hale, Jr

Notable visitors in Arcadia and Bath return after long absence

Arcadia visitors include Rod erick and Mr. Harry Shoemaker along with Nancy. Dr. and Mrs. Ralph D. Ware mark the first Bath return in 43 years for Mrs. een and Mr. Duncan. Preston Duncan, a nationally known photographer with Santa Barbara studios, is doing a photo series on the Maine coast for the National Association of Advertisers during this visit.

Sutra Eee Wo Roderick Harry Shoemaker Ae Dae Nancy Arcadia Ralph D. Ware Ams Bath Een Duncan Preston Duncan Santa Barbara Maine National Association of Advertisers

Visit of Edson Whitehurst and John Strickler to Birch Point

Mrs. Edson Whitehurst and her son Edson along with John Strickler from Washington DC arrived Monday evening to visit Mrs. Itehurst’s relatives, Mr. and Mrs. Archibald Main, at their summer home Birch Point.

Edson Whitehurst Edson John Strickler Washington, D. C Itehurst Archibald Main Birch Point

Visit of Eleanor Murphy and family in Bangor

Miss Eleanor Murphy arrives in Bangor for a visit with her parents Mr and Mrs Irvy Trufant of Grove street. Her mother Mrs Regina has spent the summer with the Trufants while Mr Murphy travels with a local family on vacation.

Eleanor Murphy Bangor Irvy Trufant Grove Street Regina Mrs. Trufant Mr. Murphy

Mrs Newton Returns Home After Visit With Merchants

Mrs. Mary Newton of Camden, guest of Mr and Mrs Fred Merchant at Meadowway, returned to her home Sunday after a serene stay.

Mary Newton Camden Fred Merchant Meadowway

Rome and Philbrick Jr. Wed at St. Joseph Lewiston

Miss Shirley Rome and Alfred R. Philbrick Jr. were married Saturday at St. Joseph church Lewiston with a reception at the Hotel DeWitt. Attending were Mr and Mrs George Melzard of Court Street and Mr and Mrs Wilson Fitzgerald of West Bath.

George Melzard 106 Court Street Wilson Fitzgerald West Bath Shirley Rome Alfred R. Philbrick, Jr St. Joseph ‘Church Lewiston Hotel DeWitt

Visits and Guests Fill Local Summer Homes and Camps

Mr and Mrs John Belos return from a week in Peterboro New Hampshire and plan time at Prince's Point with relatives. Mrs Webster Starr and two children visit Miss Eleanor in Bath while Mr and Mrs Ward of Canton Connecticut depart after a multi day visit with Leslie Young. Mrs Edward Hardin of Cuba New York, a former Bath resident, visits Middle Street with memories of pastor Rev Edwin Dodge Hardin. Jacqueline Preney visits the Y camp at Lake Cobbesseecontee. Mrs Whittemore Whittier and son Tommy stay at Popham Beach. Donald C Alexander visits Camden relatives at 40 Meadowway. Mrs Galen Low and daughter Jean arrive from Chestnut Hill for a stay with Mrs Keere Hartwell on High Street.

Edwin Dodge Hardin Cuba N. Y Edward B. Smith Middle Street Hardin Bath Winter Street Congregational Church

Goodwins of Silver Spring Weekend in Bath

Mr and Mrs Paul Goodwin and son Richard of Silver Spring Maryland spent the weekend in Bath meeting friends. Mrs Goorain nee Lillian Watson of Bath is Morse High School graduate. Mr Goodwin holds a government post in Washington DC. They dined with Mrs Goodwins uncle and with Mrs Harry Watson in Bath on Saturday.

Paul Goodwin Richard Silver Springs Bath Goorain Lillian Watson Morse High School Goodwin Washington, D. C Harry Watson Washington Street

Cousins and relatives visit across states

Mrs Lydia Gifford of Baltimore has returned home after visiting her cousin Mrs Edmund Staples. Mr and Mrs Edward F Givin of St Mary's Pa arrived Monday night to see their son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs Frank A Givin of Andrews road. Mrs Blanche J Bunker of Los Angeles arrived Monday evening for a week with cousins Mr and Mrs Lawrence R Vail of Arrowsic.

Lydia Gifford Baltimore, Md Edmund Staples Front Street Edward F. Givin St. Mary's Frank A. Givin Andrews Road Blanche J. Bunker Los Angeles Calif Lawrence R. Vail Arrowsic

Campers head on seven day Baxter climb from Lake Cotee

Peter Kelley of Bath joins 17 other campers and counselors from the State Y M C A camp Lake Cotee Winthrop in a seven day mountain expedition at Baxter State Park ending with a Mt Kahtadin ascent.

Peter Kelley Bath Lake Cotee Winthrop Baxter State Park Mt. Kaitahdin

Pye Sr and Mrs Pye Receive Letter About Pvt Pye

Mr and Mrs Ralph A Pye Sr of Small Point report a letter from Leo M Kreber commanding officer at Camp Polk La informing them of their son Pvt Pye currently in basic Army training. The letter notes training aims and guest house limits and invites visits with advance reservations. Pvt Pye is Morse High School class of 1951 graduate.

Ralph A. Pye Small Point Leo M. Kreber Cam "Theart la Pvt. Pye Ara Camp Polk Pye Morse High

West Bath Airman Linwood Miller Sends Postcard From Ulm Germany

Mr and Mrs Percy Miller of West Bath report letters from their son Linwood Miller a U S A F airman stationed at Ulm Germany. He describes the German countryside as lovely and notes cheaper costs there. Miller turned twenty during a 49 day furlough this summer and is a Morse High School class of 1950 graduate. He enlisted December 29 1952 and trained at Sampson Air Base New York before overseas duty. He sailed from New York the night before the Fourth passing Statue of Liberty and enjoying fireworks at Coney Island. He traveled through several towns en route to his post and has not yet met other Bath servicemen in Germany.

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Lions Club Plans Oldsters Event With Indoor Aug 21 Meeting

The Lions Club outlines an indoor August 21 gathering with fiddling singing and jig dancing. Awards include longest married couple and most descendants with several special recognitions for age and distance traveled. Members are asked to bring box lunches.

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History of common law linked figures across towns

A fragmented note lists individuals and places including Ville Illinois Ralph Jarune Lyn donville Vermont Clayton Diehl Oberlin Kansas Howard Jones Lewiston Clinton Massachusetts Hart Fleming Cleveland Ohio and E C Lord. The text lacks cohesive narrative or dates.

Dogs Run Wild On Bath Streets Endangers Drivers

A Bath resident recounts a near collision when a dog darted in front of a car on High street. The sudden chase forced the driver toswerve to avoid the dog and nearly hit a telephone post, prompting witnesses to warn of the growing canine danger amid heavy traffic.

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