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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1947

Page

4

Socialites and Visitors Reach Bath from Nearby Towns

PYSOCIETY and CLUBS item recounts Earl Morang of Middle and a string of Bath area residents and guests. It notes Miss Barbara Morse and Mr. and Mrs. James in Bath gatherings, visits from Shirley Hackett and Lillian Lewin Henderson, and a wedding in Warren officiated by Rev. John Pindae e a ss. Other names include Vivian Lawrence Farmer East Boothbay, Mrs Philip B Wysor Bethlehem Pa, Susie Clark Washington, Nancy McLain Calais, and Elizabeth Grinnell Manor N Y. The Bath Homestead on High Street hosts visitors enroute to Belgrade Lake.

Frank Grinnell Elizabeth Manor N. Y Bath High Street Belgrade Lake Page Eee Wilaeend Page New

Social notes from North Weymouth and Bath visits

Mrs Alfred P Pillsbury Jr and daughter Patricia of North Weymouth Mass visit Mrs Pillsbury’s parents. Mr and Mrs Edward Sewall of High Street with Mrs Sewall were guests at Small Point Beach. Miss Ron Stevens of Exeter NH returns home after a three week Bath and Five Islands visit.

Alfred P. Pillsbury, Jr Patricia North Weymouth Mass Pillsbury Edward Sewall High Street Ewall Small Point Beach Ron Stevens Exeter N. H Bath Islands

Bath connections trail through family vacation notice

Mrs Chauncey D Paul and her son Bruce and granddaughter Sandy Paul of Squantum Mass visit her mother Mrs Benjamin Blagdon of Wiscasset. Mrs Paul formerly lived in Bath and worked at the D T Percy store and later at the Tika Center street store before marriage. Cards arrive from Mrs William A Niss of Peekskill New York where she trains Girl Scout leaders.

Chauncey D. Paul Bruce Sandre Paul Squantum Mass William A. Niss Peekskill, N

Miss Edna Oliver Passes Away in Markson Bros Circle

Obituary notice notes Miss Edna Oliver daughter of Mr Free Olives of Markson Bros passing peacefully. Details are limited in the fragment but indicates a local community figure tied to Markson business circle.

Edna Oliver Free ‘Olives Markson Bros Aia

Bruns Goat Returned After Brief Absence

A local pet goat named Bruns returned home after a short absence of several days. The owner reports the animal is in good health and has resumed its usual pasture routines. Residents are advised to watch for any stray livestock in nearby fields.

Mr and Mrs Main Lyne Area Birch Oy Details

A fragmented notice mentions Mr and Mrs James A Main Lyne area Birch oy with Mr ee aa. It lacks concrete events or dates but indicates personal names and a location reference in a small community notice.

James A Main Lyne Birch Oy

Ato in was born to and Martin of Mont Sire

Ato in is listed as born to Martin of Mont Sire and Saree, with Phartin mentioned in relation to the names. The fragmentary note preserves the basic parental identifiers and locale cues in an uncertain genealogical record.

Atoin Was Born To and . Martin of Mont Sire, Phartin, Saree ‘al

Mrs Harold Sefford Hosts Knick Knack Klub Event

Mrs Harold Sefford hosted a Knick Knack Klub gathering at Foster's Point with an enjoyable evening of supper and cards. Attendees included Julia Norton Beatrice Thi beault Jen Caton Betty Holland Page Doris Lutz Lou Burgess and Marion Safford. Mr Wilbur Hagan of Portland and Mrs Hagan stayed with Mrs Alice Galvin at Day's Ferry for the weekend.

Harold Sefford Knick Knack Klub Foster's Point Mpper Agaln Julia Norton Beatrice Thibeault Jen Caton Betty Holland Page Doris Lutz Lou Burgess Marion Safford Wilbur Hagan Portland Mrs. Hagan Alice Galvin Day's Ferry

Cary couple purchases cottage at Pond Island Narraguay

Mr and Mrs George F Cary II return from a visit and announce their new cottage at Pond Island in Narraguay. They had moved into the former McLellan house on Washington Street a few weeks ago.

George F. Cary, II Ars Ebdike Green Atest Pond Island Narraguay Millbridge Pe McLellan House Washington Street

West Somerville Visitor Sees Sister in Court Street

Mrs. Elizabeth Rollins of West Somerville Massachusetts visits Mrs. John Wright on Court Street and is now passing several days with her sister.

Elizabeth Rollins West Somerville Mass Le-Tae John Wright Court Street

Carter Visitors From Washington D C Arrive For Visit

Mr and Mrs Edward E Carter of Washington D C arrived Thursday to spend several days with Mrs Carter’s sisters Miss Abigail Carter and Miss Isabelle Carter of Green Street They recently completed a vacation trip to the Great Lakes and Canada.

Edward E. Carter Washington, D. C Mr. Carter Abigail and Isabelle Carter Green Street Mrs. Carter Great Lakes Canada

Mrs Galen C Low and Daughter Visit in Brookline

Mrs Galen C Low and her daughter Jean traveled to Brookline for a week long visit with Mrs Low's mother Mrs Brent H Hartwell of Highs. The gathering brings together family from nearby towns for a brief nostalgic stay and social time.

Galen C. Low Jean Brookline Low Brent H. Hartwell Highs

Montclair Woman Plans Visit for Cousin Patricia Webster’s Wedding

Mrs. Milton nee Gwen Lye Mann of Montclair seeks a visit with her grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Albert Pollard of Center Street to attend the wedding and evening festivities of her cousin Patricia Webster and Cari Tiles.

Milton Eee Gwenlye ‘Mann R. N Montclair Aken Albert Pollard Center Street Ene Atricia Webster Cari Tiles

James H Bonney Named to Dean's List for Summer

James H Bonney, son of Mr and Mrs Albert L Se Union street, a senior at de in college, has been named on the dean's list for the Summer semester.

James H. Bonney Albert L. Se Union Street

Local Social Roundup From Moultonville Trip

Mrs Roy Lutz and two other ladies returned from a brief motor trip to Moultonville with Peggy Safford Jean Caton Marcia White and Dorothy Jordan joining them on the way home Dorothy and Marcia will stay with Dorothy's aunt and uncle Mr and Mrs Harold Safford Elmer Trufant of New Port Rickey Florida who had been visiting Harding’s friends of Mr and Mrs Robert Baker began their journey home Friday.

Roy Lutz Harold Safford John Burgess Moultonville Peggy Safford Jean Caton Marcia White Dorothy Jordan Dorothy Marcia Elmer Trufant New Port Rickey, Fla Harding's Robert Baker

Vermont and New Hampshire man returns to summer home

Sewall Williams died last week in Vermont and New Hampshire and came back to his Summer home in Small Point on Saturday. He was joined by Miss Gray Wells of New York City, who will stay several days in Small Point.

Sewall Williams Vermont New Hampshire Small Point Gray Wells New York City

Miss Marjorie Manning Arrives for Stay in Small Point

Miss Marjorie Manning of Toledo Ohio arrived Friday to spend several weeks in Small Point as a guest of Miss Virginia Trott.

Marjorie Manning Toledo Ohio Virginia Trott

Seavey Family Returns From Boothbay Harbor Visit

Mrs. Lillian Seavey and daughter Glenys return home after a week with Mr. and Mrs. Harold Seavey at Boothbay Harbor. Miss Glenys Seavey has been vacationing from the Hyde Windlass Co. office.

Lillian Seavey Glenys Boothbay Harbor Harold Seavey Glenys Seavey The Hyde Windlass Co

Astle and Hayward Families Plan Portsmouth Property Move

Mr and Mrs William Astle of Littleton New Hampshire return from a visit with son in law Mr and Mrs Fred O Hayward Sr of High street Their property at street is proposed for occupation by James B Haley of Portsmouth NH Mrs McElroy has leased 18 Robinson street and resides there now

William Astle Littleton, N. H Fred O. Hayward, Sr High Street James BE. Haley Portsmouth N. H McElroy Robinson Street

Portland residents honored in local ceremony

Mr and St Wilbur Hagan of Portland, former High street residents, were recently honored by Mrs. an's son Mrs. Alice Galvin of Day's Ferry in a community ceremony.

Wilbur Hagan Portland High Street Alice Galvin Day's Ferry

Troop couple returns from motor trip through Canada and Midwest

Mr and Mrs Waldron H Troop of North Street have returned from a motor tour through Canada and the Middle West visiting Troop Hardware store along the way.

Mrs. Waldron H. Troop North Street Canada Middle West Ee Vacaor T Troop Hardware Store

New York Couple Visits Mrs Kimball in Instreet

Mr and Mrs Edward Thomas of New York visit in Instreet with Mrs Thomas cousin Miss Anne Kimball. Mrs Thomas has authored several children books and is linked to works including Money Bag and The Burro's Money.

Edward Thomas New York

Mrs Swanson and Saunders Family Motor Trip Highlights

Mrs Rose Swanson and son Richard of 212 Center Street and Mr and Mrs F S Saunders with daughter Lillian recently returned from a motor journey to Canada. They toured Montreal Ottawa Toronto and Niagara Falls crossing the International Bridge to Niagara Falls NY then on to Scranton PA New York City and Brooklyn. They visited Bedloe Island and went up the Statue of Liberty with a final stop in New Britain Connecticut.

Rose Swanson Richard Center Street F.S. Saunders Lillian Canada Ottawa Toronto Niagara Falls International Bridge N. Y Scranton Penn New York City Brooklyn Bedloe Island New Britain Conn

Fred P Shaw returns from New York trip to visit son

Fred P Shaw came back Friday evening after a short business trip to New York City. He stayed with his son Robert Shaw director of the Museum of Science and Industry at Rockefeller Center during the visit.

Fred P. Shaw New York City Robert Museum of Science Rockefeller Cent

Woodbury Brackett Former Houston Manager Dies in Bath

Woodbury E Brackett a former Houston town manager died Thursday in Bath surrounded by his mother Mrs James A Broom of 817 Middle Street and his sister Mrs Merline Breaton of Floral Street He served as city manager of Montpelier Vermont at the time of his death

Woodbury E. Brackett Houston Bath James A. Broom Middle Street Merline Breaton Floral Street Brackett Montpelier

Sedgwick Family Returns Home To Birmingham Michigan

Dr and Mrs Brewster G Sedgwick and daughter Gail are back in Birmingham Michigan after visiting Mrs Sedgwick's parents County Attorney and Mrs Ralph O Dale in another location.

Brewster G. Sedgwick Gail Inirmingham, Mich

Mrs Helene Johnson Visits Newark Host

Mrs Helene Johnson of Newark New Jersey was a guest of Mrs James A Broom of 81 Middle Street. Johnson has visited in the past with her late brother Paul Honstvet of this city.

Helene Johnson Newark N. J James A. Broom Middle Street Johnson Paul Honstvet

Birthday Celebrations Mark Georgetown Center Visit

Mrs. Herbert Sparrell arrived from Norfolk for a several week visit with her sister and brother in law Mr and Mrs Harold Tobey on Willow Street. Lieut Sparrell USN is stationed in Persia for a few weeks and will join his wife G Chester Horne of Portland celebrated his seventh birthday with his grandparents Mr and Mrs Harry L Horne of Washington Street on August 13 at their Summer home in Georgetown Center.

Herbert Sparrell Norfolk Harold Tobey Willow Street Lieut. Sparrell USN Persia G. Chester Horne Portland Harry L. Horne Washinnton Georgetown Center

Armstrong and Wilson Travel to Boston for Airline Interview

Miss Gladys Armstrong and Lea Ann Wilson left Wednesday for Boston. In the city, Armstrong will be interviewed by American Airlines for a stewardess position aboard future flights.

Gladys Armstrong Lea Ann Wilson Boston

Families Enjoy Summer at Sabino Camp

Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Morse and son Edward, Mr. and Mrs. John Perkins and son Dennis, Mr. and Mrs. John Burgess and Ralph Tibbets are passing the Summer at Sabino.

Elmer Morse Edward John Perkins Dennis John Burgess Ralph Tibbets Sabino

Mrs. D. T. Percy Jr. Visiting Weston Friends

Mrs. D. T. Percy Jr. and her daughter Mrs. John F. Linder visit Weston residents Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Percy and Miss Rachel Nichols at 4 Bath Street.

D. T. Percy, Jr John F. Linder Weston, Mass A. A. Percy Rachel Nichols Bath Street

Local Residents Visit Relatives Across the East Coast

Sumner Hawley of Western avenue is spending several days in New York City. Mrs. Alice Stilphen and her son Arthur of Farrin street visit relatives in New London Connecticut while she vacationing from the Military and Naval Orphans Home on South street where she is a secretary. Miss Josie Palsifer of Leestown visited Miss Alice Johnson on Middle street. Mrs. George H. Dole of Wilmington Delaware arrived Monday to visit her niece Miss Anne Kimball on Lincoln street. Baldwin Terry of Syosset Long Island has joined his wife at their summer home in Small Point for several weeks.

Sumner Hawley Western Avenue New York City Alice Stilphen Arthur Farrin Street New London Conn Stilphen Military and Naval Orphans Home South Street George H. Dole Wilmington Del Anne Kimball Lincoln Street Baldwin Terry Syosset, L. I Mrs. Terry Small Point

Local Residents Return Home From Army Service

George Burgon, employed with the Army Engineers of Boston on a boat this summer, has returned to his Middle street home and will resume studies at Northeastern Business College in Portland in September. Frank Moses, released from Maine General Hospital after four weeks as a surgical patient, has returned to his High street residence.

George Burgon Army Engineers of Boston Middle Street Northeastern Business College Portland Frank Moses Maine General Hospital High Street

Bath News: Dorothy Fulton Passes Away During Visit

Miss Dorothy Fulton daughter of Mr and Mrs Ernest Fulton of Braintree Massachusetts former Bath residents died Saturday in Bath. She was visiting Mr and Mrs Matthew Doak nee Betty Howard at the Howard Summer home at Five Islands.

Dorothy Fulton Ernest Fulton Braintree Mass Bath Miss Fulton Matthew Doak Betty Howard Howard Five Islands

Miss Jessie Richmond Visiting Small Point Guest of Miss Sargent

Miss Jessie Richmond of Needham Massachusetts passes several weeks in Small Point as a guest of Miss Vetitia Sargent.

Jessie Richmond Needham, Mass Vetitia Sargent

Weekend guests at Camp Sabino in Small Point

Mr and Mrs Louis Reynal of New York City were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Loyall F Sewall at Camp Sabino in Small Point, enjoying a quiet coastal visit with the Sewalls in their summer retreat.

Louis Reynal New York City Loyall F.sewall Camp Sabino Small Point

Miss Mary Riddle Guests Return From Bath Visit

Miss Mary Riddle of Shelby, visiting Bath as a guest of Mrs. Carl B. Swanton of Bedford Street, has returned home after a two week stay.

Mary Riddle Shelby C. A Bath Iena Carl B. Swanton Bedford Street

Bath guests mingle at Summer Five Islands gathering

A fragment notes a Bath social event with Mr. and Mrs. Doak and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Rich among attendees. Dorothea of Braintree Mass and Mrs. Coombs, a native of Bath, joined, alongside visitors from Montell Va and Stamford Conn at Sebasco Lodge for a seaside vacation.

Bath Doak Robert Rich Migs. Dorothéa Braintree Mass Coombs Montell Va G. Hinkley Stamford, Conn Sebasco Leslie R May A

Bath area sees fire in Bath and vicinity ongoing

Mrs Beatrice re even son Carl of Sagadahoc Ferry reported two weeks with fire in Bath and vicinity while Mrs McIntosh vacated from her business duties. The last weeks visitors have been guests of Mr and Mrs Lloyd Hooker of Middle Street at their Sabino cottage.

Beatrice We Se Carl

Unclear Resident Names from Maroneck Notice

Fragmentary text from a Maroneck New Jersey notice names Mrs William Donovan and Morin of Washington Street, with garbled characters suggesting a relee or relative reference and a possible connection to a parent. No clear event or action specified.

William Donovan Maroneck, N. J Relee Paren’ i. Kooree F. Morin Washington Stree

Mrs Mira Burgon Returns From Summer Visit

Mrs Mira Burgon of Middle Street has returned home after spending the summer with relatives in Massachusetts.

Mira Burgon Middle Street Massachusetts

Beals Hosts Coffin and Beals Family Visit in Wisconsin

Mrs Nathan E Coffin and Miss Flossie M Beals of Park Street spent Sunday in Wisconsin as guests of their brother and sister in law Mr and Mrs Harry A Beals in a family visit showcasing a regional social gathering.

Nathan E. Coffin Flossie M. Beals Park Street Wiscasset Harry A. Beals

Hinds Family Notes Visit and Leave from Craig Field

Corp. Robert Hinds and family returned to Craig Field Alabama after a two week furlough visiting Mr and Mrs Frank Hinds of South Street and brother Richard. They toured St Anne Cape Madeleine and Montreal during the leave. Fenton I Monte Jr left Sunday for nineteen after paid furlough with his parents on Cherry Street.

Robert Hinds, Yeas Craig Field Alabama Frank Hinds South Street Robert Richard Hinds E St. Anne Cape Madeleine Montreal Fenton I. Monte, Jr S. A Piteen En Fenton I.r Moore Cherry Street

Mrs Corliss Returns From Boston Visit

Mrs Charles A Corliss has returned to her home at 17 York street after a several day visit in Boston and suburbs while she was AES t of a niece Mrs Wilbur B Skinner of Watertown Massachusetts.

Charles A. Corliss York Street Boston Sub Wilbur B. Skinner Watertown Mass

Ensign Armes Joins Ship After Fast Track at Castine

Ensign Harold A. Armes son of Mr and Mrs Harold E Armes of 700 High Street left Sunday for Portland to join his ship He has accepted a position with Texas Oil Co of New Jersey Texas Ensign Armes was graduated from Morse High in the class of 45 and from Maritime Academy at Castine in June with an average of 90 5 While at Castine he covered the three years course in two years.

Ensign Harold A. Armes Harold E. Armes High Street Portland Texas Oil Co New Jersey Texas Ensign Armes Morse High Maritime Academy Castine

Morse Family Returns From Belgrade Outing

Mr and Mrs Herbert Morse with daughter Barbara and sons Willis and Herbert Jr of High Street have come back after a two weeks stay in Belgrade. They occupied a cottage at the North End during the holiday.

Herbert Morse Barbara Willis Herbert, Jr High Street Belgrade North End

McGinnis Visit To West Somerville Family Hosts

Mr and Mrs James McGinnis of West Somerville Massachusetts arrived Monday for a week long visit with Mrs Innis sister and husband Mr and Mrs Fenton I Moore on Cherry street.

James McGinnis West Somerville Mass

Summers at Small Point and North Edgecomb

Lewis Hyde of Winchester Virginia arrives to pass the remainder of the summer with Mrs. Hyde at Small Point at her parents home, Mr and Mrs Arthur Sewall. Paul D Moore of Washington Street vacationing from Bath Iron Works with his parents at their summer home in North Edgecomb.

Lewis Hyde Winchester Mrs. Hyde Mrs Arthur Sewall Paul D. Moore Washington Street Bath Iron Works Simon Moore North Edgecomb

Miss Sandra Moore Visiting Bay Summer Home

Miss Sandra Moore, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fenton I. Moore of Cherry street, is spending a week with her aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. Madison Moore, at their summer home at Bay.

Sandra Moore Fenton I. Moore Cherry Street Mrs Madison Moore Bay Point

Local Grange Hosts Hampshire Guests At Sunday Meeting

Mr and Mrs John Goodrich and daughter Helen of Portsmouth New Hampshire visited Mrs Goodrichs sister Mrs Wilbur Casey on Goddard street over the weekend R N. Mr and Mrs D Wallace MacDonald and Mr and Mrs William Coombs of West Bath grange attended East River grange Saturday evening where the host grange held a P o mona meeting.

John Goodrich Helen Goodrich R. N Portsmouth, N. H Goodrich Wilbur Casey Goddard Street D. Wallace MacDonald William Coombs West Bath Grange East River Grange

Princeton Woman Arrives in Small Point to Visit Family

E Brooke Lee of Princeton New Jersey arrived Friday to spend the remainder of the month in Small Point staying with Mrs Lee at the home of her parents former governor and Mrs Walter E Edge.

E. Brooke Lee Princeton N. J Lee Ormor New Jersey Walter E. Edge

Barbara Cooke Heads to Reading as Guest of Miss Whitner

Miss Barbara Cooke of Middle street leaves Tuesday for Reading Pennsylvania to be hosted by Miss Pat Whitner. Mr and Mrs Edward Footer and sons Robert and James of 1325 are listed in the vicinity. Theresa Burgess of West Bath has returned from a motor trip to Prince Edward.

Barbara Cooke Middle Street Reading, Pa Pat Whitner Edward Footer Robert James Footer Theresa Burgess West Bath Prince Ed

Mrs Colby Leads Maine Saamine Clubs Education Drive

Mrs. Granville Colby, 10 Street, serves as Maine Saaine Clubs education chairman. She organized statewide efforts contacting 207 clubs, rallying senators and districts for May meetings, sending representatives to Washington to urge state and national aid for schools and teacher conditions. Mrs. Rodney E. Ross hosted a luncheon at her North Bath summer home.

Granville Colby 10 Street Ae O Education Maine Colby Washington Wwe Federation

Rio de Janeiro couple visit Peaks Island vacation

Mr and Mrs J C Herlyck of Rio de Janeiro Brazil have returned to Peaks Island for a vacation after staying several days with Mr Herlyck's nieces Drew s road and Mrs Morton F Young of 28 Cobb road and their families. Mr Herlyck formerly supervised Bath electric service and held similar posts in Massachusetts until 1912 when he went to Rio to join the Tramway Light and Power Co there.

J. C. Herlyck Rio de Janeiro Brazil South America Peaks Island Tramway, Light and Power Co Y

Community Notes From Local Homes And Church Event

Mr and Mrs Robert Ingraham of 12 Bismore Avenue returned home after a period in New York City. Rev and Mrs Samuel Young, daughter Barbara and son Sam Wilfred of Dracut Massachusetts who Bow Meadowbrook have gone to Laconia New Hampshire to visit Mrs Youngs relatives. Before her marriage Mrs Young was Mrs Lonetee Caverly and she is responsible for organizing the of Phippsburg. The tenth anniversary of an organization was observed at the Phippsburg church Sunday with Mrs Young delivering a speaking note.

Robert Ingraham Blsmore Avenue Pratpe New York City Samuel Young Barbara Sam Wilfred Dracut Mass

Turner Return Highlighted by Somerville Resident Homecoming

Hiram Turner of Somerville Massachusetts has returned home while fellow Frank Turner of Union Street is noted in the same item, marking a local homecoming moment with community interest.

Hiram Turner Somerville Mass Frank Turner Union Street

The World Grows Round My Door in Bath Readers’ Note

A 1947 Fairchild volume on Kampong life near Southern Florida is highlighted for Bath readers. Hugo Curran, nephew of Westboro resident Ethel Curran, is reviewed, with references to his experiences in Japanese camps in Mindanao and Luzon. Bath visitors Mr and Mrs Carl Morse of Plainfield, formerly from Bath, are noted during their Bailey’s Island vacation.

Kampong Tropics David Fairchild Bath Hugo Curran Dr. Fairchild Florida Ethel Curran Westboro Mass Nunn Mindanao Luzon Carl Morse Plainfield, N. J Bailey’s Island

Goose-neck barnacles wash ashore at Kennebec Point display

Graham Wren of Summering at Kennebec Point brought a jar containing what is believed to be goose-neck barnacles to the Independent on Tuesday morning. The tropical barnacle forms were attached to what looked like an orange crate washed ashore and are now displayed in the newspaper window for public viewing.

Graham Wren Kennebec Point Maine Independent

Roxdur social notes feature MacKinnon family guests

Mrs Mildred MacKinnon and daughter Mrs Evelyn McCarthy along with Mrs Emma Lopez of Roxbury are visiting. They stay at the Carr Acres cottage with Mead, Mr Norman MacDonald, and others spending two weeks at Totman’s cottage on Devil’s Dream.

Mildred MacKinnon Evelyn McCarthy Emma Lopez Rox Carr Mead Norman MacDonald

Watt and MacDonald guests depart for Boston weekend

James A Watt of tent or one and Mrs. Alexander MacDonald of High street joined at a summer home near Ho well. They traveled together to Boston. Mr and Mrs MacDonald accompanied them as far as the city during the weekend.

James A. Watt Alexander MacDonal High Street Howell Boston MacDonald

Visitors Arrive From Delaware For Week With Swanton Family

Miss Alma Swa of Wilnee Delaware and Ed Hus ba of Chaddsford arrive for a week's visit with Mr and Mrs Mie Carl Swanton of Bedford.

Alma Swa Wilnee Del Ed Hus Chaddsford Ston Mie Carl Swanton Bedford

Camden Hill theater hosts Clatudia musical production

The report notes Governor Hil dreth visiting streets and enjoying lobster prizes. Miss Gross attended the Camden Hill theater for the youth performance Clatudia, featuring Maih actors with a Bangor lead. Mr. and Mrs. Donald B. Percy welcome daughter Patsy visiting from Manchester, Mass., staying with mother Mrs. Frederick B. Percy.

Hildreth Ing Donald B. Percy Patsy Manchester Mass Point Frederick B. Percy

Bath residents visit guests from Brunswick and Morse High reunion plans

Mr and Mrs Granville Colby of 10 Quimby street hosted Mr and Mrs A Sourts near Brunswick Georgia for several weeks. Haskell Wemple, employed by Bath Tron Works, plans to return south with his household. Haskell attended Bath Memorial surgery and had hoped to join the June Morse High class reunion but business prevented attendance.

Granville Colby Quimby Street Sourtce Eearest Brunswick, Ga Bath My Haskell Bath Tron Works Haskell Marisin Baltimore Bath Memorial A. A. Stott Morse High

Red Bank Ladies Attend Lakewood Theater Matinee

Mrs Walter Wilhelm of Red Bank New Jersey visits her mother Mrs Cahill of High Street. On Tuesday Cahill and daughter Wilhelm with Mrs Mullin and Miss Barbara Ross go to Lakewood for the Rebeck a performance at the theatre. Mrs Everett Cornish of 1480 Washington Street leaves for Sidney.

Walter’ Wilhelm Redbank N. J Charles H. Cahill High Street Everett Cornish Washington MacCallum

Birthday party honors Mrs. Caroline Savage at Sagadahoe Ferry

Friends gather Sunday evening at the home of Mrs. John Robbins to celebrate Mrs. Caroline Savage's birthday. Guests include Mrs. Thelma Witham and Mrs. Roy Moore, with garden flowers, a large iced cake, ice cream and cookies. Others present are Mrs. Ethel Burns and several named locals.

Caroline Savage John Robbins Sagadahoe Ferry

Mrs Jensen Arrives for Week With Hartford Kin

Miss Bessie Ford and Mr and Mrs Slee visit Mrs Stanley Jensen of Hartford for a week with her parents. They will also see sisters Mrs Nelson Rice and family of Hoc Ferty and Mrs Robert Simpson and Mr on Trufant Street.

Bessieford Cane Vacahon Truemecaeeset Stanley Jensen Hartford Nelson Rice Hoc Ferty Robert Simpson Trufant Street

Bedfordite Mrs ter Cathie Returns from Newcastle Visit

Mrs Carl ter Cathie of Bedford returned from a brief visit in Newcastle New Hampshire to see Mrs and Mrs Charies.

Roland F Hill Returns to New York for Short Visit

Roland F Hill returns to New York on a brief trip beginning Tuesday. He will spend a few days as a guest in Poland during the visit.

Roland F. Hill New York Die Oland Venday Poland

Grange Meeting Highlights and Farewell to Members

About 160 in attendance at a Sagadahoc county grange gathering with activities on the cottage lawn including lobster dinner, boat rides, games, and horseshoe throwing. Joseph W. Larrabee of Rock Hill Inn invited the Sept 18 meeting with a 6:30 supper. Present were 20 past masters and two visiting masters as Reginald Arnham and son Robert were honored with a gift, card, and cake before moving to Waterville.

Mr. and I Ines wTeos Ba Tint Laing Joseph W. Larrabee Rock Hill Inn Sagadahoc Reginald Arnham Robert West Bath Grange Waterville Carter Harraseeket Grange

Workes Class Hosts Lawn Party At First Baptist

The First Baptist Church workers class held a Tuesday lawn party and picnic supper at the homeage street. A table on the lawn displayed boxes, cushions on the ground, and members enjoyed sewing and knitting. Business dominated the evening with committees formed for the September meeting and devotions led by Mrs Lotta Loe win.

First Baptist Church Home Age Lotta Loewin Harriet Wright Herbert Worrey Joses Been Pktela Cameron Devotions Lucy Brown Lotta Goodwin Evelyn. Sotheard Laura Harrington Florence Thompson Edith Miller Place Annie Brown Jen Careron Wiliss Eve Lyn Sotheard Lillian Knox

Genesta Chapter OES Plans Vendor Event at Vestry

Members of Genesta Chapter O E S plan to attend neon at the Method ist vestry atop the chapter offering a variety of fancy and useful at home cooked titles foods candies handkerchiefs and novelties. Committee includes Milward Patten Gertrude Staines Esther Van Horn Gruber Cecile Barber Alice Pickard Doris Wing Teresa Hunt Henrietta O Donnell Albina Burton.

Genesta O. BE. S Eastern Star Genestaer Inchairman Milward Patten Gertrude Staines Esther van Horn Gruber Cecile Barber Alice Pickard Doris Wing This City Theresa Hunt Henrietta O’donnell Albina Burton

Incomplete sentence meet for pros ry ve at 130

In an effort to resume former activities there will be a meet at 130 for the pros ry ve.

Opening Meeting Invites Interested Mereln State Ment

Interested parties are invited to attend the opening meeting. The notice urges attendance and outlines the purpose of the gathering, highlighting the participation of stakeholders and the opportunity to engage in early discussions.

Mereln Statement

Inner Wheel hosts luncheon and social meeting in Boothbay Harbor

Members of the Inner Wheel gathered for a luncheon at the Rotary Club with a chicken menu prepared by Mrs. Nene Tabor. An invitation from William J. Craft invited members to a later meeting at Sabine August 28 at one o clock with picnic lunches and dessert to be served by the hostess. Attendees included Mrs. William J. Craft and other local society members.

Rotary Boothbay Harbor William J. Graft Sabine William J. Craft James ‘A. Clappison

Playground Exhibit Shows Children’s Handicraft Work

Over 200 people visited the Playground Handicraft Exhibit at City Hall Tuesday. Each playground displayed its creations from woodwork to paper crafts, with dolls, bird houses, napkin holders, and a four room cardboard doll house by Lambert Park children. A large mural by dancers from Dike depicted Picnic Day at the Playgrounds.

City Hall Auditorium Paris Lambert Park Dike

Successful party at Nequasset Auxiliary event

Nequasset Auxiliary hosted a successful party with Mrs Henry Dubar presiding. About $44 was raised for Auxiliary funds. Tables displayed articles and safety checks were noted. Committee members included Mrs Guy Cromwell and Mrs Wilber Presley among others.

Nequasset Henry Dubar The Annes Guy Cromwell Wilber Presley Henry Seeger Henry A. Seeger Amy Cromumelts Henry A Dubartrees Jean Cromwell Lester-Holbrook Ethel: Blake Henry C. Seeger

Union Fair Passes Through Main Street District

An event described as a Union Fair moved along a portion of igh street to the Union area, with people and vendors gathering in what appeared to be a community fair setting. Details are scarce in the fragmented OCR.

Union

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