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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1946

Page

4

Society and Clubs notes brighten Bath social life

Local society columns recount recent weddings and visits as Edward Footer joins the Edward Footer is voted in. Major Frank Brister and Mrs. Brister attend a wedding at the church with Captain Hartwell as best man. Bath families host guests from New York and Maine while many members travel or return from trips.

Edward Footer Footer Pacific U. S S. Navy Frank Brister Salvation Army Alvna Johnson Rockland Joseph Phelan Berlin Tonal Church Ul Seiler New England Capt. Hartwell Concord N. H

Gorham Weeks of the Old Lineage Recalled

The fragmentary note mentions Gorham Weeks and a reference to a person named Delbert, with unclear context and timing due to damaged text.

Bath visit highlights Adams Trafton social call

Mr and Mrs Harry Adams of Quincy Massachusetts vacationing in Bath and vicinity were recent guests of Mr and Mrs Howard Trafton of Georgetown Center, former Lincoln Street residents.

Harry Adams Quincy, Mass Bath and Vicinity Howard Trafton Georgetown Center Lincoln Street

Mrs Frances Pope Returns Home After Visit

Mrs Frances Pope of Yonkers New York returns home after visiting her sister Mrs Carlton Rice of Turner s Court in Turners Court.

Frances Pope Yonkers, N. Y Carlton Rice Turner's Court

Percival Family Visit From Ayer Arrives in Meadowbrook

Miss Frances Percival and her brother Robert, children of Mr and Mrs Kenneth Percival of Ayer Massachusetts, arrive to visit their aunt Miss Nellie Tracey at her Meadowbrook cottage. Mrs Percival once worked as night supervisor at Memorial Hospital. Mrs Alta H Flagg and Mrs Lillian Yagger of Boston return after visiting Mr and Mrs Henry G Shaw on Oak Street.

Frances Percival Brother Robert Kenneth Percival Ayer Mass Bath Nellie Tracey Dike Road Meadowbrook Percival Memorial Hospital Alta H. Flagg Lillian Yagger Boston Henry G. Shaw Oakeet Robert Flaherty Peter Flaherty Worcester, Mags Andrew Flaherty Front Street

Family Visitors From Connecticut and Massachusetts

Mr and Mrs William Dean host their daughters Mrs Erwin Gutermann and three children of Springfield Massachusetts and Mrs Clarence Spencer and children of Scotland Connecticut while at Sabine cottage Chiefly visiting relatives Mrs Fred Hayward returns from Littleton New Hampshire where she visited her parents Mr and Mrs William Astle

William Dean Sabine Erwin Gutermann Springfield Mass Clarence Spencer Scotland Conn Fred Hayward Washington Street Littleton, N. H William Astle

Local Visitors Return Home from Berlin NH Trip

Mr and Mrs Ted Sinibaldi and their children return to Washington street after a week visiting relatives in Berlin New Hampshire. They traveled through the White Mountains with stops at Crawford and Franconia Notches. Mr and Mrs P M Hardy of Philadelphia are visiting at 40 York Street with Mrs Alfie Jacobs, Mrs Walter Wiggin, and Mrs Charles Lockery.

Ted _ Sinibaldi Washington Street Berlin N. H White Mountains Crawford Franconia P. M. Hardy Philadelphia Alfie Jacobs Walter Wiggin Charles Lockery York Street

Local fishermen haul 600 pound tuna on trip

Ralph Baker Jr and Durward Bowie were among the lucky anglers who landed a 600 pound tuna. Nearby, Mr and Mrs Paul Cushman and son Tommy along with Mrs Cushman's mother Mrs John Howe of Upper Washington Street spent Thursday in Portland as guests of Mrs Alice Lilly.

Ralph Baker, Jr George A. Baker Milan Street Durward Bowie Paul Cushman Tommy Mrs. Cushmans John Howe Upper Washington Street Portland Alice Lilly

Seates Visit Fort Fairfield Kin in Washington Street

Misses Eva and Violet Seates of Fort Fairfield visited Thursday at the home of their cousin Mrs. David L Wilson on Washington Street. They were joined by Miss Marion French of Fort Fairfield.

Eva Violet Seates Fort Fairfield David L., Wilson Washington Street Marion French

Social visit notes from Small Point host’s gathering

Mrs. E. Brooke Lee and Miss Nancy Mellon of Small Point hosted guests at Mrs. Lee’s home. Dr. and Mrs. es Duane of New York City were among the visitors in town.

E. Brooke Lee Nancy Mellon Small Point

Nequasset couple move to Bath address change

Mr and Mrs Dallas Tracey formerly of the Methodist parsonage in Nequasset are now residents of Bath. Their new address is 47 Middle Street and they may be reached at 1890 M.

Dallas Tracey Methodist Parsonage Nequasset Resons of Bath Middle Street

Holmes and Anna to wed in Smithton on September 13

Scott Holmes and his fiancée Anna of Smithton plan to marry on September 13. They have been staying two weeks with his parents Mr and Mrs F W Holmes of Harding, returning Friday to Smithton for the wedding preparations.

Scott Holmes Anna Smithton Enn F. W. Holmes Hardings

Mrs Edith H Low and daughter visit Chestnut Hill

Mrs Edith H Low and her daughter Jean of Chestnut Hill Boston arrived Thursday for a two week visit at the home of Mrs Low's mother Mrs Edward H Hartwell on High Street.

Edith H. Low Jean Chestnut Hill Boston Charlotte Wyman Phyllis Mason Edward Street R ‘T Edith Davis Five Islands

Muzzrolls Accept Positions at Maine Central Institute

Mr and Mrs Lawrence J Muzzroll have moved from Appleton Day House Day's Ferry Woolwich to Pittsfield Maine where he will teach mathematics and she will head the Home Economics department They depart August 26 for their new duties Also notes of local visits and relocations among residents.

Lawrence J. Muzzroll Appleton Day House Muzzroll Day's Ferry Woolwich Maine Central Institute Pittsfield Virginia Jewett Morse High School Waldoboro High School

Radnor man visiting mother in Small Point

Fenno Hoffman of Radnor Pennsylvania is visiting his mother Mrs C Fenno Hoffman in Small Point during his trip.

Fenno Hoffman Radnor, Pa Mrs. C. Fenno Hoffman Small Point

Local families bid farewell after visits and travels

Mrs Lawrence MacDonald and daughters Barbara Lee and Carolyn Jean returned to Upper Darby Penn after a two month stay withWr and Mrs Arthur Haggett in Maxwell Street. Mrs Milton C Stephenson and daughter Janette visited Mrs Robert McKinley in Union, while Dr Stephen son and Mr McKinley attended Boston baseball games. Janette Stephenson plans to leave Bath early next month to teach at Robert Gould Shaw School in Boston. Mrs A K Thombs of Union Street spent the weekend at her Belfast home.

George Moses Cynthia Ann Harry Corliss Street Redlon Brighami's Cove Lawrence MacDonald Barbara Lee Carolyn Jean Upper Darby Penn Arthur Haggett Maxwell Street Milton C. Stephenson Janette High Street Robert McKinley Union Stephenson McKinley Boston Janette Stephenson Bath Robert Gould Shaw A. K. Thombs Union Street Belfast

Local Outings and Family Visits Across Maine and New York

Dr. and Mrs. William Hill and their son Robert return from Popham Beach to Naugatuck after Dr Hills father dies. Mrs. William Davis of Bath visits sister Miss Ethel Murray of East Boothbay. Arlene and George Littlefield of New York visit Rev F L Littlefield in Boothbay Harbor. Verna Small and family travel to Leeds for a reunion. Charles Howe Jr returns from Adirondacks trip with grandfather Abner Griffin. Brig General Edward P Curtis of Rochester NY visits Small Point summer home. Roscaline Cormier visits friends in White Plains NY.

William Hill Robert Popham Beach Naugatuck Conn Dr. Hill Popham William Davis Bath Ethel Murray Linekin Road East Boothbay Arlene Littlefield George New York City F. L. Littlefield Boothbay Harbor Wesley Church Charles Howe, Jr Elm Street Abner Griffin Union Adironsack Mountains New York Edward P. Curtis Rochester N. Y Small Point

Misses Clukey Morang and Farnham Visit Waterville Guests of LaFontaine

The Misses Phyllis Clukey Gertrude Morang and Barbara Farnham spent the weekend in Waterville as guests of Alexander LaFontaine.

Phyllis Clukey Gertrude Morang Barbara Farnham Waterville Alexander LaFontaine

Mc Cabe and Wilsons Host Weekend Guests at St George's Lake

Mr and Mrs Alfred P Mc Cabe of Lincoln Street visited weekend guests Mr and Mrs Paul B Wilson at St George's Lake where the Wilson family are spending two weeks.

Alfred P. McCabe Lincoln Street Paul B. Wilson St. George’s Lake Wilson

Mrs Chaney to Leave Memorial Hospital After Ten Days

Mrs Wilfred W Chaney of Middle Street is due to be discharged Saturday from Memorial Hospital where she has been under treatment for ten days. She was confined to her room for several days before admission.

Wilfred W. Chaney Middle Street Memorial Hospital

Local residents enjoy visits and vacations across towns

Mr and Mrs of Day's Ferry returned from a week after Wentworth at Beach. Mabel Zehner sent her on the City Hall. Miss Zehner met Marilyn Wi at Wentworth. Ensign Hart and wife visiting Wick. Edith Campbell of Arrowsic and Westport visiting Pittsfield. James McLaughlin and wife vacationing at Popham Beach occupying the Voorhees cottage.

Day's Ferry Wentworth Beach Mabel Zehner Han Portland Janett Zehner Lagt He Tehner Oberlin College James McLaughlin Willow Street Popham Beach Voorhees

Bath area residents visit in Maine and Massachusetts

Mrs Charles Walsh of Wa town Mass formerly of Bath stays with the Andersons at Brigham’s Cove and vacationing with Ernest Freeman of Dike road. Ernest Curtis of Salem formerly of Bath visits his sister Lizzie French in Bath. Beals family of Schenectady New York vacationing two weeks at Peaks Island with relatives. Beals formerly from Bath and employed by General Electric. Mrs DeForrest and grandson Wis casset Day Wa s casset shopped in Bath. Eugene Worrey family of Framingham Mass vacationing with Worrey family on Washington street and floral street in Bath. Worrey party visited Portland with Eugene Worrey Jr. George P Larrabee patient at Memorial Hospital after surgery. Mrs Sarah Couillard A Corlis street ill two weeks able to sit up and plan Bath Iron Works return Sept 9. Mrs Charles F Wallace and sons Russell Charles George of Cleveland Ohio visiting Bath at R H Colby Pleasant Street for a month.

Charles Walsh Watown Mass Bath Herbert Anderson, Jr Brigham’s Cove Ernest Freeman Dike Road Ernest Curtis Salem Lizzie French Washington Street John A. Beals Schenectady, N. Y Peaks Island Mr. Beals Harry A. Beals Wiscasset General Electric Co Eugene Worrey Virginia Framingham Mr. Worrey Herbert Worrey Worrey Thomas McCabe Floral Street Sarah Couillard Corliss Street Bath Iron Works Charles F. Wallace Russell Charles George Cleveland Ohio R. H. Colby Pleasant Street Princeton New York Reese Five Islands Harry Carlisle North Edgecomb Clayton Rowe Philo Calhoon Bridgeport Conn Bellport L. I Arthur Brand, Jr Jacob Powers Boothbay Anon Powers Clarence Seguinland New York City John B. Forsyth Yonkers N. Y Frances Johnson MacMahan Richard Rogers Goffstown N.H Chester Kelsea Jean Longnecker Ann Elizabeth McCarthy Wynnewood Randall Coombs Coombs 1Liam Harrison Annie Cromwell Tarma Mich Edward Harriman Sagadahoc Bay Daisy Mains Herbert Painter Fred Crague Edwin Hussa Edwin F. Hussa, Jr Lillian Wheeler Charlotte Burlingham Susan Hussa Ned Townsend Edward Clarey Damariscove Island Addie Loveitt Portland Alec Loveitt Lawrence du Pont Farmingdale Melvin Cunningham John Charles E. Mains Elsie Harrison Pearl Harford Howard Trafton Albert Randall Marshfield H.R. Randall Og Duxbar Tuelle Arline Randall George Willis Woolwich Fred . Clark Mechanic Falls Alfred Rowe Herbert Hunt Uhay New Jersey Clarence B. Hill

Beals Return From Maine Cottage Outing

Mr and Mrs William Beal of Quincy Mass with Mrs Beals sister Mrs Rose Jean of Court Street have been at a Quaker Point cottage for two weeks and plan a motor trip to Mt Katahdin Ellsworth and Bar Harbor They hosted Mrs Beals granddaughter and husband newlyweds Mr and Mrs Donald Foster of Quincy during their Maine visit Mr and Mrs Milton Bailey of Western Avenue left Sunday for a week's vacation at Smithfield.

William Beal Quincy Mass Milton Bailey Western Avenue Smithfield

Walter Hill Returns Home After Navy Discharge

Walter Hill, son of Mr and Mrs Walter Hill of North street, has returned home following his discharge from the U S Navy.

Walter Hill North Street U. S. Navy

Wrights sell Shippsburg home to Littles near grange hall

Mr and Mrs Ralph Wright sold their residence near the grange hall in Shippsburg, once the Herbert Cutting place, to Mr and Mrs James E Little who have recently moved in. Mr Little is connected with Bath Canning Co.

Ralph Wright Shippsburg Grange Hall Herbert Cutting James E. Little Mr. Little Bath Canning Co

Local social notes list summer visitors and out-of-town guests

A long list of residents and relatives from Bath and nearby towns are noted for summer visits and vacations. John Gould and other Maine writers travel to King’s Point. the McColes vacation at Hartleb cottage in Popham Beach. Flaherty and Hunt families visit kin in Worcester and Boston. Beane and Sutherlands vacationing locally. Hazard, Wells Manley, White, Small, Hayes, and Darlington appear in various visits and travel plans, including trips to Philadelphia Princeton and Puerto Rico.

Local Family Returns Home After Bath Visit

Mr. and Mrs. John McInnes Jr and their children have left Bath where they stayed with Mrs. McInnes of Washington Street and in Sebasco to return home in Stroudwater. Mrs. Frederick E Baker, a guest at the McInnes home, has returned to her Essex Massachusetts residence.

John McInnes, Jr Bath Mr. McInnes John McInnes Washington Street Sebasco Stroudwater Frederick E. Baker McInnes Essex George Darrah Pinestreet Bridgham Cove Albert Pne

Wetheringtons Return From Brunswick and Nova Scotia

Mr and Mrs Thomas D Wetherington of Western avenue returned Saturday night from a week's trip to Brunswick and Nova Scotia. Their niece and family joined or were noted with several other relatives visiting locations including Lewiston and Chinalake. Nearby residents and guests from Sherbrooke Old South Lace contribute to a busy period of visits and departures.

Thomas D. Wetherington Western Avenues Brunswick Nova Scotia

Mrs Mitchell Visits Valle Colby For Brief Stay

Mrs W G Mitchell of Freeport formerly of Bath is making a brief visit to Mrs Valle Colby for several days during her stay in the area.

W. G. Mitchell Freert Bath Valle Colby Washington Street

Five Islands Community News Notes and Visits

Local residents share travels and visits as Mrs. I and Mrs. Reese extend their Five Islands vacation. Boston game trip and Fenway Park outing are noted plus numerous calls on friends in MacMahan Bath and West Georgetown. Community events include junior choir rehearsal at Rowe home.

Boy Recovers From Hayfield Horse Runaway Accident

A boy suffered a severe concussion and bruises when a horse ran away in a Bath Me hayfield. He is improving and expects to return home in time to resume school work next month.

W. S. Daughe Marne Butta Bath

Richmond Legion Auxiliary Meets At Libby Home

The Richmond legion auxiliary gathered Tuesday at Mrs. Hazel Libby’s home to honor her 30th wedding anniversary with a supper for 14 members. A toddlers sale was planned for August 27 on church grounds, sponsored by Rebekah lodge No. 28 and the IOOF.

Basketball Origins Invention In 1891

The text notes that basketball was invented in 1891 by James Naismith.

Denies Naismith

Flower Show Plans Attract Noted Speakers And Committees

An upcoming show features Mrs John H Puckey as sales manager and Mrs A R Benedict as general chair. Lectures by Mrs Benedict and others will cover arrangements with speakers visiting Harbor Bucksport Spring Brewer and Surrey. Committees include General Chairman Mrs A R Benedict Assistant Chairman Mrs Gordon Anderson and numerous officers and hostesses.

Rt Tre John H. Puckey Sorin Pe Eens Aoe John Clifton Morey A. R. Benedict Harbor Bucksport Spring Brewer Surrey Gordon Anderson Aer Pe Gus Bail Eae Otto Mil Erawbury T Y MM. Omington Helen Pine Everett Schroeder S. Carl Sylvester J. Walyter Davis Leon Dodge Ralph Anna Flint Cee Leon Whittemore John D. Wittington George Halen Elizabeth Bryant Iee Bissett Perry Byrne Eugene Darling George Haien H.W. @iifford John Huntington Ye Page Brera

Curtis Family Reunion Honors Mrs French and Sgt Curtis

A family reunion of Curtis relatives at Montsweag and Iscasset featured Mrs French celebrating her 83rd birthday and Sgt Curtis Pearson returning from Yokohama Japan. The gathering included 10 children and wives of Mr and Mrs Nathaniel Curtis with music by Scott Curtis and reminiscences of past days.

Sally Curtis Hoene Robert Urtis Nathaniel Curstis French Corliss Street Ba Church

D Wallace MacDonald Returns Home After Boston Visit

D Wallace MacDonald returns to Washington street after a week in Boston and Melrose and Whitman visits. She stayed with Mrs Francis Sr and Aunt Mary E Cushman who held an open house for her 90th birthday and visited daughter Miss Agnes MacDonald at the home of Mr and Mrs Walter Connelly in West Somerville. MacDonald works for Dunn and Bradstreet in the Boston office.

D. Wallace MacDonald Washington Street Boston Melrose Francis Sr Whitman Mary E. Cushman

Family returns from Samoset trip with salmon and trout

Mr and Mrs Chester H Mc Cabe Jr of Chestnut street report a pleasant journey to Samoset camps. They returned with several salmon and trout reflecting good weather.

Chester H. McCabe, Jr Chestnut Street Samoset Camps

Also Mentioned on This Page

Edith Robie Public Library Isa Mrs. G. , Jr Winne Thomas Pierce Birch Point Richard McClenahan Robert Wishart Shelbourne Falls Mr. Wishart Beet Jane Meredith Raleigh N. C Ingetpers McCaffery Norton sRorman 'S Street Gertrude Hanley Thomaston Phyllis Delano Washington Eet Superintendent of Schools Ka Ames Vinalhaven Lewis M. Smith Daugher Rickely Michael Small Point Beach Club Kansas City, Mo Jean Randolph C. Fenno Hoffman Berryville, Va Malcolm Coates E. Osborne Adams Bailey Island William M. Adams Harold Adams Oscar Adams Betty Barbara Walter Adams Carol Ann Auburn Lewiston Poland Byron Clark Merial Hospital Mary Ellen Paul Mathieu Center 1 Charleston, C Mathieu Durant Center Street Times Mr. and Ernest Avery Foster's Edith Riley Daniel McBenough Port Ley Donald Hopins Leat Rliss Street Roger Pierce B. Nickerson Park Albert Pinkham Mare Viole Mellard He Thayer Frances Guerette Phyllis Dauphin Josephine Gladys Grundel Maine General Hospital Christian, R.N Pearl Reed The Bath National Bank Robert Cummings John Cummings Oak Street Yvonne Dionne van Buren Gorham Delbert John E. Clancy Kennebunk Thomas Bird Pearl Street Albert Angell Saratoga Springs Wallace Ham Pelham Manor Er Nelson Colin R. Dunn Westport Bath Memorial Hospital Evelyn Hughes Pemaquid Light Nathan W. Watson Maurice Libby Verna Small Edward Hogan Newton Road Leeds Roscaline Cormier Marilyn Wi Epecent Gael At of My Carroll Norridgewock Geocorns Ant Ensigna Eee J. Hart, Jr Wick Edith Campbell Arrowsic Harol Wiswell Mrs. Wiswell Westport Junction Ralph Jew Campbell Arthur Lowe Somerville, Mass Pratt Island Ecomb Rowe DeForrest Pay Robert Day Wiscasset George P. Larrabee John Gould Maine Aera Een King's Point Paul McCole Joseph and Paul Anne Elizabeth Hartleb Cottage Gloria Hunt Oscar H John H. Hunt South Portland Stella Gaines Willis Beane Waltham, Mass John Grindell Brunswick Road William Sutherland Roland Allen Hyde Park Mr. Sutherland Robert Sutherland Ater Street Est Freeman Samuel Hazard N. J Georgie Wells Manley Baltimore, Md Biddeford Pool Sewall Williams Barry White Beverly North End White Farm Meadow Road Topsham Henry D. Small Jackie Bedford Street Paris Small J. H. Judd Thomas Sumner. Hayes Puerto Rico John P. Hayes Wem Street Hayes University of Puerto Rico John Darlington Mary. F. Gibbons Madison, N. J Ernest Ae Scott Curtis Saa Lizzie Mje Fronet Curtis and Son Mets Curtis Harold Miller the Lake W. J. Cascadden Robert Cascadden Ig Cascaiden Sherbrooke Ekee Fritz Neide Eugene Heidelbauer Old Southlace New ‘Ik Georgetown Richmond Page Hive Legion Auxiliary Hazel Libby Libby Cone Rebekah Lodge E. Eugenia Knox Gardiner Gartdine General Hospital Thaddeus Card Willis E. Bradford Trenton N.J Leslie Gardner Peter Duane Howard Farwell Sarah New Bedford Frank Saunders Lorth Hugh M. Riley Hugh Brighton Joseph Riley Gertrude Riley White Street Robert MacCullen St. Petersburg Fla Frankynolds Gertrude Baker Lillian Elizabeth Haynes Terrell Kimball Street Ralph George Ot Do Dunlap Merle James Peerbens Spa Seigars Cheatnut’ Street Robert Newell Malden Frank Reynolds Nork N Ois
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