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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1947
Page
5
Bath hosts a string of weekend guests including Mrs Morris Ziblatt Mr and Mrs Chester Seagees and Miss Florence A Neiley with family and friends from Yar mouth Crossing West Bath and Berlin. The gathering included Commo Seeerat Caster and Col Harry B Carney and extended visits at homes on High Street and with the Sewalls, reflecting a lively regional social scene.
Mrs Wilfred Gack of Pass Christian Miss and Miss Flor in of Cambridge hosted Friday guests at the DeLongs on Washington Street. Freeman Connie ecatehoy left New England Tel above. Mrs Charles Wallace and three Cleveland children visited their Colby relatives on Pleasant Street. Wallace is Elizabeth Colby formerly. Roy Briggs and Mrs Briggs and Mrs William Smith from Ill plan a Florida motor trip visiting Miami Beach and other resorts. Mrs Smith will fly to Chicago. Briggs manages Cobb Watson Clothing and is on vacation. Karcher Jackson of Center Street won a Fisherman's Fair ticket at Boothbay Harbor, earning a chance at a 1947 car.
Mr and Mrs David Sprague visited Sebasco for a week with friends. A group of Brunswick ladies were guests at Chechako Inn for dinner. Mr and Mrs Aymer and Mrs Beiday planned a weeklong stay elsewhere.
Mrs Marie Lermond and her daughter Marie from Long Beach California are visiting the summer at Mrs George Adams home. Russell Mr and Mrs Philip Merkel of 826 High Street spend two weeks in Morristown Pennsylvania while Mr Merkel takes vacation from Bath Iron Works and Mrs Merkel leaves her duties at the same company.
Mrs Helen P Huskins of Five Islands died Friday in Bath after a brief illness. The funeral and burial details were not listed in the brief notice.
Mr and Mrs Charles Marr of 1257 Washington Street returned home Friday from Dorchester Massachusetts where they had been guests for several days of Mrs Marrs mother Mrs Ella Mc Donough
Mr and Mrs Frank Preble of 10 High street court travel to Bay Point for their annual vacation in a cottage by the water.
Dr and Mrs Brewster Sedgwick and daughter Gail have been visiting the home of Mr and Mrs Ralph O Dale on Middle Street. They are returning to Detroit Michigan after a weeklong stay and are parents of Mrs Sedgwick.
Mr and Mrs Charles MacMahon of Everett Massachusetts and their daughter and husband spent three weeks at their Georgetown Center summer home then sailed to Bar Harbor and back aboard their yacht. a leisure visit noted in local society circles.
Mrs. Charles E. Doten of Portland will arrive Saturday for a weekend visit with Miss Florence A. Neiley and her mother Mrs. Bertha Neiley at Trufant's Crossing.
Friends learn Eben Dana of Woolwich rests at Memorial Hospital recovering from injuries after a mowing machine passed over him earlier in the week. He bears many bruises and a deeply gashed compound fracture of the right arm.
Mrs Frances Clark of upper Washington street visits Mrs Mercie MacFadden on Bedford street at her Bay Point cottage. Mrs MacFadden hosted her sister Mrs Burton Lyon of Saugus Massachusetts for several weeks, who has now returned home.
Mr and Mrs Theodore Watson and son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs Richard Watson return to 29 York Street after a two weeks at Deer ing cottage Brighams Cove Also with them Mrs Wells Glover and daughter Beverly of Shortsville New York who also return home from the trip
Mr and Mrs John Williamson of Bronxville New York have been visiting Nova Scotia Prince Edward Island and New Bruns street at their Cranberry Point summer home and depart Friday for home.
A son born to Mr and Mrs Fred Curtis Jr of Searsport on August 4 at Waldo County Hospital Belfast. The newborn is Gary Lee Curtis weighing seven pounds fourteen ounces. A daughter of Mr and Mrs Max Kutz of 5 Cobb Road is also noted.
Miss Mildred Nichols visited Mrs. Josephine C. Ager of Auburn and John Conway at Harbor before a lengthy absence. Mrs. Kenneth Johnson resigned as staff nurse with the All Red Cross chapter and will live at Crawford drive Lambert Park with her husband. Mr. Johnson to Maine Annex at Brunswehis Fall for an engineering course. J Haviland Torrey of Middle street bought a cottage at Popham Beach from Fred C Scribner of Portland and will repair for next summer’s occupancy.
Mr and Mrs Winfield Pierce of Seattle visit Mr Pierce’s brother and Mrs Roger Pierce of Park Street in Bangor for a family gathering. The Pierce party also called on friends in Westport during their summer stay at Sea Air.
Mrs Bowen Torrey entertained a West Bath group at her home Tuesday last week. Guests brought picnic lunches and were served peach coffee on the grounds at noon. Weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Keith Atwood included Mr and Mrs Sidney Swett and their Allston, Massachusetts, children.
Capt and Mrs Dale R Simonson request the honor of your presence at the marriage of their niece Miss Gladys Hester Isgrigg to Mr Glen Kirby Clifton on Monday August 18 1947 at Church of the Nazarene Denati California Miss Isgrigg attended Bath schools when the family lived in Sunset Park.
Mr William Greene and wife travel with their son Billy to join Mrs Hyde and Mr Roy Hyde at their Topsham home after a recent visit to her parents.
Captain Joe Ekeland, skipper of the late General Patton's yacht When and If, called on Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Keirstead of High Street. The yacht, anchored at Portland Yacht Club, covers the Maine coast and visits many points of interest.
Eleanor Mae is the name given a daughter born July 22 at the maternity home to Mr and Mrs Francis Coombs of 1369 Washington Street.
Mr and Mrs LaBrie who lived in Bath while Mr Labrie worked for Hinman Company are transferred to Meredith New Hampshire to perform similar duties for the same firm He moved his trailer to the new work field at the start of the week.
Miss Leona M Cross of Cleveland Ohio visits Judson Cross of Kennebec Maine in the household of Mr and Mrs Cross. The note records a social guest arrangement and dwelling details.
Mr and Mrs Fred O Hay ward Jr Hyde Park Terrace are the parents of a son born at Memorial Hospital Sunday morning. He is named Stephen John and weighed seven pounds eleven ounces. Mrs grand nee Martha Tor rey is the daughter of Mr and Mrs J Haviland Torrey of Middle street.
Readable portions mention World War II era topics with names like Arthur A. Gilley of 53 Courtmouth New Hampshire. An early September wedding is planned and references to universities hospitals and overseas service imply a local notice of a wedding or medical proceeding connected to military service.
Frank Beaulieu of Massachusetts visits Bath friends as Pyren 12. Mr and Mrs James Dunton and family relocate from Gardiner to Kennebunk. Dunton, an engineer for the Highway Commission, works on the new four way road project Portsmouth to and will be closer to duties in Kennebunk. Reesington street hosts severe storms and a guest Michael Karkos Jr.
The text lists attendees at Bowdoin College events including Carl Boo of Bedford Street, Riddle and Joseph motor, Mrs. Charles Talbot of Center Street, and Dr. and Mrs. Roy Clemes of Bolton Massachusetts visiting Mrs. Jasihes Dunton of Court Street. They traveled from New Brunswick and Cape Scotia on a prior tour before returning home.
Mrs. W. G. Duncan of New Jersey recently stayed with Mr. and Mrs. C. Hastings on Summer Street and departed Thursday morning. Meanwhile Mrs Archie Seekins and daughter Judith are spending weeks at the Benjamin Cardozo Cottage in Kings Point, Rosedale, while Seekins vacations from the Bath Iron Works Savatuag room.
Mr and Mrs Eugene of Wiscasset visited Bath today. Former Bath Iron Works employee Mr McGrath was mentioned. Mrs Nellie D Arcy of Bruce street left Friday for Old Orchard for a brief visit with cousins. Sam Ion Benecetenn Can and family were at Orchard Beach. Mrs Horace W Ward of Bruce street, sister Mrs John Atwood and children Ronald Richard and Patricia of Winship passed through Port.
Mrs Parker Moulton has returned to her home from Boston where she was a surgical patient. She is recuperating nicely. Miss Nancy Olsen, Miss Esther Drummond, Kenneth Hill and Edward Spiller traveled from Bangor to spend the day with Miss Drummond's parents Mr and Mrs Norman Drummond and daughter Miss Norma Drummond at their home in Arrowsic. Mr and Mrs E T Hetzler of New York City arrived Monday to spend several weeks at the Small Point Beach club.
Sgt. and Mrs. Samuel McElroy plus Master Sergeant McElroy and Mrs. Bernard Mellen and young Joan of Robinson Street visited Mechanic Falls for dinner. John Pease returns to Vineland New Jersey after vacationing with Mr. and Mrs. George B. Davis at Phippsburg. A newborn named Miss Centennial is mentioned along with Alderic Bourgoin. A mother and daughter return to 201 Center Street while others are visiting Portland with son Richard Farnham.
West Point guest Ysuehewn p Geral Bow and Mrs am oe Johnsbury Vt visit with Mr and Mrs John Schottler 47 Court Street Mrs Arthur of Bruns ee and Mrs Will liam A Armetromg of Wasting ton Street Miss Abbie Harvey on a trip from Boston where she was a model in New England relatives in Massachusetts announced plans for a wedding The bride elect has been a model for three years Mr Watkly operates an inn in Jamaica
Gerald Russell of New York City and Mrs Russell cook return from Maine and trip in New England. Mrs Barrett and Mr Barrett of Biddeford guests with family in Fremont. Osbornes spend summer at Small Point while Downeys, Milliken and others visit relatives in New England. Harold Downey enters University of Maine in September.
Werres R. Mungrey of this city has received treatment at home after illness. His daughter Madden, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Flint of Portia will receive updates on his condition as Munsey has been in ill health for some time.
Neva is described as living with her parents at their residence in Kennebec. The note highlights a family home setting with no additional events or dates provided.
Relatives received letters from Mrs BR W Ricker stationed at Yokosuka Japan describing the heat there. Families including Mr and Mrs Donald Williams and others returned from Calais after visits. Several residents and visitors like Miss Phyllis Delano and Mrs Walter Edge spent time at homes and clubs in Maine before upcoming service duties and travels.
Fragmentary OCR text lacks coherent events or identifi able names. no identifiable places organizations or dates emerge for a meaningful summary. The readable bits do not form a complete news item or notice.
OCR fragment hints at individuals like Russell II and Miss Evelyn Se ee ae aioe with mentions of Everett G. Lemont, suggesting a local names context amid damaged text. The snippet lacks clear event or action details to expand.
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate Upper Was squad performing at New Point with focus on a key event. Details are unclear but point to a notable showing or match described in terse terms.
Various social snippets record Mrs Raymond and Miss Elizabeth Williams visiting relatives in Providence and Cambridge while Anas ack Williams from New York and Antoinette Peeling travel through Vinal and Bath. Mentions of Teeling visiting sister-in-law and Miss Mare returning to duties after annual leave appear among fragmented lines.
Fragmentary report notes Pansali W. C. Davis is a patient at a Maine facility in Poriland and receiving care. Other readable names include Meine West and Janes Mulveney with Bangor ties.
Members of District No. 20 attended a pi event at the Odd Fellows hall, marking a social gathering with local members and officials noted for community engagement.
The note lists Mr Mem Use and Mrs Orris with several others including Mrs Arthur Perham, Mrs Dwinald Sarre, Isabelle Zonpine, Mrs Beaten, Walter Norton, Mrs Francis Norton, and three guests Janice Perham Beverly and Donald Coombs.
An empty 1067 Packard driven by Mr and Mrs F W Imhoff of West Englewood New Jersey rolled from Center Street and crossed yards before stopping near a railway crossing. Several cars avoided collision but others were struck as the out of control car bent a mud guard and radiator. Dairy worker Joseph Turcotte raced to stop it but the machine careened onward toward Washington Street.
A fragment notes Elizabeth Haupt and an Italian inventor linked to a 1568 crude camera with a lent discourse. The item hints at early photographic device development and street-level commerce.
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