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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1955

Page

10

Bath residents share summer travel and family news

A series of notes from Bath details visits and vacations. Mr. and Mrs. McMann of New York plan a Bath stop in September. Several families announce births and vacations at Memorial hospital and various homes. John St. Martin takes his annual two week break. Ronald Honsinger family visits from White Plains, while others travel to Augusta and Camden. Midshipman Robert Footer and families plan summer time visits. Allan Gregware enjoys a two week vacation at Popham Beach.

John McMann New York City McMann Bath Frank E. McIntosh Valley Road Gray Mr. McIntosh New England Tel. & Tel. Co Allan Gregware New Jersey Popham Beach

Fielding Leaves Connecticut College for Bath Iron Works

Miss K. Drusilla Fielding resigns as secretary to Dr. Rosemary Park at Connecticut College in New London to take a post at Bath Iron Works. She moved into 704 High Street on Wednesday. Victor Fuller returns home after surgery at Memorial Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. R. K. Neukranz and daughter Andreen leave for Fenton Michigan after a West Point visit. Mrs. Julius Appleton and son Stephen return to Springfield after visiting Mrs. Appleton's mother on Center Street.

K. Drusilla Fielding Rosemary Park Connecticut College New London Victor Fuller Ruth Fuller West Bath Memorial Hospital Julius Appleton Stephen Springfield Mass

Baby Katherine Campbell Footer Born in Bangor

Mr and Mrs Edward A Footer Jr of Bangor announce the birth of a baby girl named Katherine Campbell Footer at Eastern Maine General Hospital Bangor. The mother and child are reported in good condition. Mr Footer, formerly of Bath, works for New England Telegraph and Telephone at Bangor office.

Edward A. Footer, Jr Bangor Eastern Maine General Hospital Katherine Campbell Footer Footer Bath New England Tel. & Tel. Co

Neukranz Family Hosts Dinner at Westcustoge Inn

Mr and Mrs R K Neukranz and daughter Andreen of Fenton Michigan hosted a family dinner Thursday evening at Westcustoge Inn Yarmouth for Van Zandt.

R. K Neukranz Andreen Fenton, Mich Westcustoge Inn Yarmouth van Zandt Wheeler

Miss Laura King Visits King Family This Weekend

Miss Laura King arrives Friday night to spend the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs Mare N King of 23 Bedford Street. Miss King is employed at the Franklin Savings Bank in Boston.

Laura King Mare N. King Bedford Street Miss King Franklin Savings Bank Boston

Beers Family Leaves For Skowhegan Visit

Mrs Gladys Beers of 41 Court Street travels to Skowhegan on Saturday to spend the weekend with her mother Mrs Cecile Grenier. Collette Beers, who has stayed two weeks with her grandmother, will return home Sunday with her mother.

Gladys Beers Court Street Skowhegan Cecile Grenier Collette Beers

Local hires and moves in area stores and homes

Mrs. Myrtle Pye starts as children's and infants apparel manager at W T Grant Co Center Street store. Miss Jean Berry ends duties at Hillyard's drug store and begins at Memorial Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Pendleton of Quincy Mass visit North Bath. son Jimmy will join them Monday. Several local residents visit and relocate for work or to visit family, including Heather McClure Susan Grevers Carolyn Thompson Sally McPhee Priscilla Gallant and Marilyn Thomas new sales staff at Grant Co lingerie department. Robert Gosselin visits aunt Carri Lehane in Robinson Street.

Myrtle Pye Washington Street W. T. Grant Co Center Street Children’s Ants’ Apparel Jean Berry Hilyard’s Drug Store Memorial Hospital James Pendleton Quincy Mass Raymond F Berry North Bath Jimmy Berrys Marilyn Thomas Dummer Street

Local families return from visits across town and state

Mr and Mrs Colby Fahey with Nathalie and Larry came home to Princeton Thursday after a week with Mrs Fahey's brother E Lawrence McCurdy and Mrs McCurdy on North Street. Chief and Mrs Ralph A Mawyer with three children of Arlington Virginia visited with Mrs Mawyer's parents Mr and Mrs Robert Wagner Sr at 623 Washington Street. Chief Mawyer heads the Naval Radio Station in Arlington and Mrs Mawyer is the former Marion Wagner of Princeton.

Colby Fahey Nathalie Larry Princeton Ralph A. Mawyer Arlington

Mrs McMillan Travels To Visit Relatives In U S And Canada

Mrs John McMillan of Edmonton Alberta spent ten days with Mr and Mrs Edmund Arsenault at 48 Chestnut Street Then she headed to Boston to visit relatives and planned to see her sister Sister Lovetts at Mt St Mary Academy in Burlington Virginia In Bath she met her nephew the Rev A D Gillis of Damariscotta Mills Mrs Delmar Bragg of 655 Middle Street has entered Gowen Nursing Home for a week or more Friends may visit during her stay

John McMillan Edmonton Alberta Canada Edmund Arsenault Chestnut Street Boston Sister Lovetts Mt. St. Mary Academy Burlington Bath McMillan A. D. Gillis Damariscotta Mills Delmar Bragg Middle Street Gowen Nursing Home

Pinkhams Return From Lubec Visit

Mr. and Mrs. Victor Pinkham and Mrs. Bradford Carlton returned to Five Islands from Lubec where Mr. Pinkham was on vacation from Bath Iron Works Corp. They stayed with former Bath residents Mr. and Mrs. David Rutherford.

Victor Pinkham Bradford Carlton Five Islands Lubec Pinkham Bath Iron Works Corp David Rutherford Bath

An dersons On Vacation With Reverend Bells

Mr and Mrs Harry V An derson visit Union street home as guests of Rev Dr and Mrs Oliver W Bell during vacation.

Harry V. Anderson Oliver W. Bell Union Street

Wedding Invitations for Alexandra Sewall and Albert Mackey Jr

Invitations issued for the marriage of Miss Alexandra Sewall daughter of Mr and Mrs Sumner Sewall of 1132 Washington Street and Albert Martin Mackey Jr The ceremony is set for September 17 at Grace Episcopal Church at 3 30 p m A reception will follow at 1132 Washington Street Also Mr and Mrs Robert Mitchell of Weeks Street depart Saturday for New York City to attend the 46th tri annual conclave of Knights Templar staying at the Governor Clinton hotel.

Alexandra Sewall Sumner Sewall Washington Street Albert Martin Mackey, Jr Grace Episcopal Church Robert Mitchell Weeks Street New York City Knights Templar New York Governor Clinton Hotel

Edwards couple heads to Maine for studies and new home

Mr and Mrs Ronald Edwards of Woolwich depart August 27 for Portland to reside at Pine Haven Trailer Park while he attends Maine Vocational Technical Institute for a final year in industrial electricity.

Ronald Edwards Woolwich Portland Pine Haven Mr. Edwards Maine Vocational Technical Institute

Boston Visitor Miss Mariam Heald and Aunt Stay in City

Miss Mariam Heald of Boston visits with her aunt Mrs. David N. Heald at 510 Washington Street.

Mariam Heald Boston David N. Heald Washington Street

Clergy Couple Attend Knights Templar Conclave in NYC

The Rev Dr and Mrs David L Wilson of Washington Street attend the 46th tri annual conclave of Knights Templar in New York City. He is a past grand prelate of the United States and they are among honored guests at a banquet. Dunlap Hatch spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Alan Spear at their Popham Beach cottage.

David L. Wilson Washington Street New York City Knights Templar Wilson United States Dunlap Hatch Mrs Allan Spear Popham Beach

Waterman and guests at Rye Beach Clark cottage

Mr and Mrs Fletcher Waterman of West Bath spent the weekend at the Clark cottage at Rye Beach New Hampshire. Their guests included Mr and Mrs Aubury Ramey of West Somerville Massachusetts.

Fletcher Waterman West Bath Clark Cottage Rye Beach N. H Mrs Aubury Ramey West Somerville Mass

Miss Sarah Browne Weds Lt Allen Findley at Brunswick Church

Miss Sarah E Browne married Lt jg Allen Findley USN at First Parish church Brunswick. Reception followed at the bride’s parents summer home Abbavadassett Point Bowdoinham. Miss Linda Ashe and Miss Cathy Ashe attended guests nearby as family and friends joined the ceremony. Robert Eberhard of Middle street returned from Camp Hinds after a two week stay.

James A. Bimson Dean Shaw Charles H. Cahill Sarah E. Browne Jg) Allen Findley USN Brunswick Wilbur Fiske Browne Abbavadassett Point Bowdoinham

Mrs Hartley Hathorne Plans Bridgewater Visit With Family

Mrs Hartley Hathorne and her daughter Leah and granddaughters Rosalie and Leanna of Woolwich left Friday for a week with Barbara Halch at Bridgewater and Rita Delong. They also plan a visit in Canada with Mrs Frank Wakefield of Baring Me. is a priest of Mrs Nancy Thomas at her home on Freemont street.

Hartley Hathorne Leah Rosalie Leanna Woolwich Frank | Wakefield Baring, Me Nancy Thomas Freemont Street

Mrs Lester Lewis Visits Littleton With Family

Mrs. Lester Lewis of Richmond spent the weekend in Littleton New Hampshire visiting Mr and Mrs Merton Sanborn and her grandchildren Darrel and Sharon Lewis who plan to move to California. She was accompanied by Mr and Mrs Claude Dyer of West Bath and Mrs Myrtle Greenstreet of South Portland.

Lester Lewis Richmond Littleton N. H Merton Sanborn Darrel Sharon Lewis California Lewis Claude Dyer West Bath Myrtle Greenstreet South Portland

Mrs Low and Miss MacKay Visiting in Chestnut Hill

Mrs Galen M Low of Chestnut Hill Massachusetts and Miss Helen MacKay of Stoneham Massachusetts are visiting Mrs Low's mother Mrs Edward H Hartwell at 903 High Street.

Galen M. Low Chestnut Hill Mass Helen MacKay Stoneham, Mass

Miss Anne Day Returns Home After Portland Work

Miss Anne Day returns to Green Street home after two months with Porteous Mitchell and Brown Co in Portland. Daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry L Day and Morse High graduate last June, she plans to enter La Salle Junior College in September.

Anne Day Green Street Portland Porteous, Mitchell and Brown Co Miss Day Harry L. Day Morse High School la Salle Junior College

Cunningham Family Separated by Avon Floods

Janet Cunningham and her children Nancy and Robert left Aug 14 for Avon Connecticut to escape floods. Their home survived, but friends’ houses were destroyed. Mr Cunningham plans to join them next weekend. Bill Cunningham of the Boston Herald dined at Bath Country Club with John Newell of Bath Iron Works and others last week and later aboard a yacht in Boothbay Harbor.

Janet Macaham's Cove Mr. Cunningham Nancy Robert Avon Bill Cunningham Boston Herald Bath Country Club John Newell Bath Iron Works Corp Brian M. Jewett Paul K. Niven Brunswick Cunningham Mrs. Niven Boothbay Harbor

Day Brothers Return From Camp Hinds Visit

Jonathan and James Day sons of Mr and Mrs Harry L Day of Greenstreet returned from Raymond where they spent two weeks at Camp Hinds during their vacation.

Jonathan and James Day Harry L. Day Greenstreet Raymond Camp Hinds

Mrs Ruth Hewitt a Santa Monica guest in Washington St

Mrs Ruth Hewitt of Santa Monica California is the guest of Mrs Frederick E Drake of Washington street. She just returned from a trip to the British Isles where she attended her son’s marriage in London.

Candace Lee Washington Street Augusta Patricia Scammon Ruth Hewitt Santa Monica Calif Frederick E. Drake Hewitt British Isles London

Mrs Whittier and Son Visit Aunt in Washington Street

Mrs Elizabeth Whittier and her son Tommy of Washington DC are visiting Mrs Whit tier's aunt Miss Elsie Folsom on Washington street for a family gathering during the visit.

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

Local Social Notes From Brookline to Framingham

Miss Annie Belle Cutting and Miss Ruth Jordan of Brookline Mass are visiting the Jordan home on York street. Mr and Mrs Arthur Sewall 2d of Washington street announce the arrival of a granddaughter Pamela Sewall Brett born Saturday to Mr and Mrs Chester S Brett of Framingham Mass. Mr and Mrs Louis Rosenthal of Burlington Vt returned Sunday after visiting with Mrs Rosenthal's brother Robert Levine and Mrs Levine at their Lincoln street home.

Annie Belle Cutting Ruth Jordan Brookline, Mass Jordan York Street Arthur Sewall 2d Washington Street Pamela Sewall Brett Chester S. Brett Framingham Mass Louis Rosenthal Burlington, Vt

Moore children visit grandparents. return to Gorham

The Misses Rachel Anne and Jessica Moore enjoy a few days with their grandparents Mr and Mrs Merritt A Mitchell of 11 Dike road while their parents Mr and Mrs John Moore visit in Stonington. They will return to their homes in Gorham Monday evening.

Rachel Anne Jessica Moore Merritt A. Mitchell Dike Road John Moore Stonington Gorham

Dorchester Couple Visiting At Foster's Point Cottage

Mr and Mrs Morris Levine of Dorchester Massachusetts were visiting as guests of Mr Levine s sister Mrs Jacob Smith and Dr Smith at their cottage at Foster s Point.

Mrs Morris Levine Dorchester, Mass Mr. Levine Jacob Smith Dr. Smith Foster's Point

Beavins Visit Friends After Kent's Hill Reunion

Prof and Mrs Theodore Beavin of Manchester New Hampshire were guests of Mr and Mrs Lawrence Vail of Five Islands Sunday evening Mrs Beavin who has been attending her class reunion at Kent's Hill was joined there by Prof Beavin Saturday.

Theodore Beavin Manchester N. H Lawrence Vail Five Islands Beavin Kent's Hill Prof

Coastal Maine Residents Visit Family and Plan Outings

Mr and Mrs Leslie Cahill and family of Falmouth Foreside hosted at Meadowbrook cottage. Hamblett family from Nashua and Bath hosts plan weekend in Lebanon Illinois with Jacobs family joining. Loring family from Florida visiting Daley and Perry in Lincoln Street residence.

Leslie Cahill Deborah John Falmouth Foreside Dudley S. Leavitt Meadowbrook John A. Loring Caroline Marybelle New Smyrna Beach, Fla Lloyd Daley Edna Perry Lincoln Street

Misses Poole and Jacobs Return Home From Visit

Miss Nancy Poole of Pemaquid Miss Sonya Poole and Miss Cynthia Jacobs of Portland returned to their homes Tuesday after visiting their cousin Miss Carla Tukey at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs E O Tukey of 1060 High Street. Announcement of birth of Susan Elaine Thomas at Memorial Hospital August 19. Mrs. Thomas formerly Annette Godfrey daughter of Mr and Mrs Ralph H Godfrey of Bath.

Nancy and Sonya Poole Pemaquid Cynthia Jacobs Portland Carla Tukey E. O. Tukey High Street Frank Thomas Washington Street Susan Elaine Memorial Hospital Thomas Annette Godfrey Ralph H. Godfrey Bath

Greenleaf sisters visit Casey household in Washington street

Misses Jean and Frances Greenleaf of Arrowsic were Monday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Casey of Washington street.

Jean and Frances Greenleaf Arrowsic Mrs Wilbur Casey Washington Street

Niles Family Guests at Skowhegan Fair Weekend

Mr and Mrs Merte C Niles and daughter Miss Jane Niles of 717 Middle Street visited Mr and Mrs Fred Weeks in Skowhegan over the weekend and attended the Skowhegan State Fair.

Merte C. Niles Jane Niles Middle Street Fred Weeks Skowhegan Skowhegan State Fair

Mrs Freeman Visits Brother in City

Mrs. Edmund Freeman of Washington DC is spending a week with her brother and his wife Mr and Mrs Ralph H Godfrey at 324 Washington street. Mr Freeman who was here for the weekend has returned to Washington.

Edmund Freeman Washington, D. C Ralph H. Godfrey Washington Street Mr. Freeman Washington

Bath Girl Sandra Sprankle Appears on Super Circus Show

Bath residents will see Sandra Sprankle at 5 p m Sunday on Channel 8 for the Super Circus telecast. Miss Sprankle, daughter of Mrs. Ernest Cookson of Sarasota Florida, formerly lived at 5 Tower Circle Bath, has toured with an acrobatic group for three years and studied at Charlotte's School of Dancing.

Bath Sandra Sprankle Miss Sprankle Ernest Cookson Sarasota Fla 5 Tower

Clambake season and West Bath spring water lore

The piece notes weekend clambake gatherings with lobster corn eggs hot dogs and drawn butter. It highlights Witch Spring in West Bath as a long known travel stop for water with crowds stopping daily for drinks and to fill jugs. It mentions Bath Rotary Club founded 1918 and two weeks until B day school term start.

Witch Spring West Bath

Back to School Window Displays Drive Early Fashion Shoppers

Mothers with school age children browse stores for first day outfits amid summer markdowns and fall woolens. Retailers label a double season, stacking discounted cottons beside early woolens offering buyers first choice in upcoming fall and winter fashions.

Coast Road Signs Point to Hidden Summer Retreats

Vacationers flock to cottage districts as signage along coastal routes guides guests to secluded caves bays and coves. Clustered at road forks these inviting colorfully lettered markers hint at routes but require local knowledge to reach the exact trail or cove.

Indoor TV reception puzzles viewers across New England

Viewers report remarkable TV reception from Rhode Island Massachusetts New Hampshire and Bangor stations using rabbit ear sets and even better clarity than Portland stations. Analysts attribute the unusually clear signals to atmospheric conditions. Is it Connie and now Diane behind the broadcast chatter.

Rhode Island Massachusetts New Hampshire Brangor Portland Connie Diane

Bath Considers Municipal Parking Amid Tight Urban Space

Local residents note the difficulty of a central parking spot as Bath weighs a municipal lot. Some chain stores already offer parking, yet the city still sees a need for a civic car area despite ongoing debates and limited space.

Bath

Summer Bathers Say Salt Water Warmer Near Old Orchard

Readers report salt water at Old Orchard and nearby resorts warmer than average this year. The note highlights extended beach season vibes and a shift in seaside conditions affecting visitors and local tourism.

Old Orchard

Local Cadets Earned Reader Support For Miami Trip

An elderly South End resident on social security asked if a dollar donation would help the Bath Cadets travel to Miami. He enjoys hearing the Cadets practice from his home and offered support this week.

Miami South End

Kitty the tiger kitten missing from Nick’s Coffee Shop

A fluffy tiger kitten named Kitty, living at Nick’s Coffee Shop on Front Street, has wandered away from home. Kitty is friendly and follows people who stop to pat him. Nick requests anyone with information on Kitty’s whereabouts to contact him.

Nick Front Street

Churches Undergo Summer Exterior Painting Projects

Grace Episcopal Church and parish house on Oak street gain exterior painting while Coraliss Street Baptist church also receives a new coat of paint. Central Congregational church parsonage on Middle street sees extensive interior and exterior repairs and painting in preparation for the September arrival of the new minister, plus a new black top walk and driveway.

Grace Episcopal Church Oak Street Corliss Street Baptist Church Central Congregational Church Middle Street

Bath Faces Busy Summer for House Painting

The text notes many houses in Bath are being painted this summer, suggesting painting contractors are experiencing a very busy season in the locality.

Bath

Mantid as Pet Postcard from Shipyard Worker

Clifton E Legard of 858 Middle Street found a praying mantis at the shipyard last week and took the green insect home promising to keep it as a pet. The small sighting adds a curious personal note from a worker.

Clifton E. Legard Middle Street Legard

Bath Legion Cadets seek odd jobs for Miami convention trip

Members of the Bath Legion Cadets drum and bugle corps plan to attend the American Legion national convention in Miami in October. They seek odd jobs such as babysitting or lawn mowing to raise travel funds, with director Bill Milliken and drum majorette Heather McClure coordinating arrangements.

Bath Legion Cadets The American Legion Miami Bill Milliken Heather McClure

Bath Post Office to Get Official Name Sign

A Bangor paper notes Bath will install a sign reading United States Post Office over the city building after 42 years. The move aims to help locals and visitors locate the facility more easily.

Bath Bangor United States Post Office

Autumn Signs Shed at City Park

City Park trees begin to shed leaves signaling the approach of autumn. The article notes autumn spans September through November in the local region, describing it as a gentle, euphoric way to refer to fall observed between Sept 22 and Dec 22.

City Park

Calendar for School Union 48 announces 1955 56 schedule

Stanwood C. Gilman superintendent announces the school year calendar for School Union 48 serving Phippsburg Woolwich Arrowsic Westport and Wiscasset. The plan lists start dates holidays term closings and teacher clinics through June with Dresden schools following similar dates and two term structure.

Stanwood C. Gilman Phippsburg Woolwich Arrowsic Westport Wiscasset Dresden

Cost Accountants appoint two associate directors at Maine chapter meeting

Officers and directors of the Southern Maine Chapter of the National Association of Cost Accountants met Thursday night at Sebago Lake. Among appointments announced were Oscar R. Marsh of Hyde Windlass Co. as Associate Director of Membership and William F. Mussenden of Bath Iron Works Corp. as Associate Director of Education.

Southern Maine National Association of Cost Accountants Sebago Lake Oscar R. Marsh Hyde Windlass Co William F. Mussenden Bath Iron Works Corp

Mrs Ruth Small Returns Home After Visit in Lisbon Falls

Mrs Ruth Small of Lisbon Falls has returned home after visiting Mrs Wilbur Casey at her Wash Street residence.

Ruth Small Lisbon Falls Wilbur Casey Washington Street

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