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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1956

Page

3

Bath visitors from Kittery stay with Bowker family

Mrs. ene Bowker her daughter Luci and sons Eugene Jr and John J of Kittery spend the week in Bath as guests of Mr Bowker’s mother Mrs Jay Bowker of High street and Mrs Bowker’s parents Mr and Mrs Cecil Fullerton of Huse street They will be joined by Mr Bowker for the weekend with return to Kittery Sunday evening On Tuesday their grandmother Mrs Bowker entertained Eugene Jr and Lucinda for the day with a noon dinner.

Ene Bowker Luci Eugene, Jr John J Kittery Bath Mr. Bowker Jay Bowker High Street Bowker Cecil Fullerton Huse Street

Maine Delegate to National GOP Convention

Mrs J Edward Drake Jr of High street has learned of the arrival in San Francisco of Mr and Mrs Converse G Fenn and children Dianna and Eleanor. They will visit Honolulu after convention travel before returning to Bath. Meanwhile Miss Alexina Cromwell and Miss Jerry Fisher return from Gardiner after visiting Mrs Cromwell at Sasanoa Bluff. Miss Jeannette Williams returns home after six weeks study in Boston. Judith Elaine Browne wed John Russell Perry in Salt Lake Temple Utah. Browne leaves for Utah after wedding.

J. Edward Drake, Jr High Street Converse G. Fenn Dianna Eleanor San Francisco Alexina Cromwell Jerry Fisher Gardiner Miss Cromwell Mrs. Cromwell Sasanoa Bluff Woolwich Salisbury Beach Mass Jeannette Williams Brunswick J. Kenneth Coffin Foster’s Point Boston University Judith Elaine Browne Marshall Browne Tower Circle John Russell Perry Leland Perry Provo Utah Salt Lake Temple Perry Browne

Mrs Chappell Returns Home After New London Visit

Mrs C Raymond Chappell of New London Conn returns home Friday after two weeks as guest of Mrs Olney Perry on Bedford street Bath resident during her stay she reconnected with old friends Mr and Mrs Louis H Parkinson and four children left for Annapolis Md after visiting Mrs Parkinsons parents Warren R Murmsey and wife at 94 Court Street Sally Sue, their youngest daughter, accompanied them.

Louis H. Parkinson Annapolis

Weekend visits and travels Across Bath area notes

Mr and Mrs Harold Boutin of Fosters Point West Bath Mrs William Boutin of 485 High street and Miss Sandra Daley of 11 Andrews road left on Friday for Yeadon Pa where they will be guests for a week of Mrs Harold Boutin's brother and his wife Mr and Mrs Elbridge Reed Mr and Mrs J Edward Drake Jr and children Dickson Ned and Cary were Tuesday guests of Dr and Mrs Reginald T Lombard at their Summer home at Cape Elizabeth Other guests were Mrs Lombards and Mr Drakes brother George Jewett and Mrs Jewett of Pinehurst NC formerly of Bath Mr and Mrs N Elwood Coffin son N Elwood 3d and daughters Kathy Ellen Larri Louise and Darlene of Colchester Conn returned home Thursday following a week's visit with Mr Coffin's mother Mrs Lawrence R Vail at her home at Five Islands Mr Coffin is on vacation from Pratt Whitney Airplane Co Hartford Conn

Harold Boutin Fosters Point West Bath William Boutin High Street Sandra Daley Andrews Road Yeadon Elbridge Reed J. Edward Drake, Jr Dickson, Ned and Cary Reginald T. Lombard Cape Elizabeth Lombard Mr. Drake George Jewett Jewett Pinehurst N. C Bath N. Elwood Coffin N Elwood 3d Kathy Ellen Larri- Louise Darlene Colchester Conn Mr. Coffin Lawrence R. Vail Five Islands Coffin Pratt-Whitney Airplane Co Hartford

Mitchells and Hayes Visit Relatives in Bath Area

Mr and Mrs Vernon Mitchell of Quincy Massachusetts spent two weeks with Bath relatives and friends. The pair stayed at the Cahoone cottage at Kings Point on the New Meadows and visited Mr Mitchells father Robert C Mitchell and Mrs Mitchell on Weeks Street. Mr and Mrs Mark Hayes of Staten Island arrived Friday evening to visit his sister on Washburn Street.

Vernon Mitchell Quincy Mass Bath Cahoon King’s Point New Meadows Mr. Mitchell Robert C. Mitchell Mitchell Weeks Street Mrs Mark Hayes Staten Island Mr Hayes Washburt Street

Mrs Norman Morse Returns Home From Memorial Hospital

Mrs Norman Morse has returned to her home on Willow Street this week from Memorial Hospital where she was a medical patient for several weeks.

Norman Morse Willow Street Memorial Hospital

McKay Family Vacation and Local Notes in Bath Area

Mr and Mrs Donald McKay return to Pittsburgh after a vacation at the Spear cottage at Popham Beach. Mrs Edward L Kinder of Washington DC vacations a week here with her son and his family Dr and Mrs Edward L Kinder Jr of 1027 Washington Street. Miss Ruth Roundy of Walpole Mass visits relatives in West Bath and will return Sunday. Chief Electrician's Mate William R Bangert USN and his wife welcome a baby boy born Aug 14 at Portsmouth Naval Hospital. The family resides at 16 Winter Street. Bangert is attached to USS Barry nearing completion at Bath Iron Works. Mr and Mrs Curtis Cunningham of Washington Street have returned from a short trip in Quebec.

Mrs Donald McKay Pittsburgh, Pa Allan Spear Popham Beach Edward L. Kinder Washington, DC Edward L. Kinder, Jr Washington Street Ruth Roundy Walpole Mass Rita Hennessey William Hennessey West Bath William R. Bangert USN

Cresseys Return East After West Coast Stay

Mr and Mrs Scott R Cressey and daughter Gail have moved from the West Coast to the East this week visiting friends including Mr and Mrs Albert H Thompson of Upper Washington street. Mr Cressey once worked with Mr Thompson at Thompson Auto Parts Store. Mrs Cressey, formerly Alix Cotton, is the daughter of a former vice president of the Philco Company. Her mother spends summer in Damariscotta as they plan to live in Connecticut where Mr Cressey is employed.

Scott R. Cressey Gail West Coast East Albert H. Thompson Upper Washington Street Cressey Thompson Thompson Auto Parts Alix Cotton Philco Company Damariscotta Mr. Cressey Connecticut

Mrs Swanton of Blue Hill Passes. Munsey Attends Marine Training

Mrs. Carl B Swanton of 390 Front street died Wednesday of last week in Blue Hill Pvt Clarence L Munsey son of Mrs Thelma A Munsey of 35 Russell street is at Camp Lejeune N C in a four week special training course with the 1st Infantry Regiment covering all combat phases coordinated with boot camp Graduates transfer to permanent duty stations.

Carl B. Swanton Front Street Blue Hill Clarence L. Munsey Thelma A. Munsey Russell Street 1St Infantry Regiment Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune N. C

Mrs Bertha Lewis and Deborah Visit In Fremont Street

Mrs. Bertha Lewis and her daughter Deborah of Barring were Thursday morning guests of Mrs. Nancy M. Thomas at her home on 9 Fremont Street.

Bertha Lewis Deborah of Barring Nancy M. Thomas Fremont Street

Youngs Visit Wellesley Hills Family Return Home

Mr and Mrs Forrest M Young of Winterstreet return from a visit in Wellesley Hills Massachusetts with son Merton Young daughter Claudia and son Peter. Claudia will stay a week with grandparents while her parents drive to Bath for the weekend to bring her back to Wellesley.

Forrest M. Young Winterstreet Wellesley Hills Mass Merton Young Claudia Peter Bath Wellesley

Local families share long friendship during dinner gathering

Mr and Mrs Frank Smith of Camden visited Mrs Caleb Burns on High Street where the two families have been friends over 30 years. Pvt Loraine Drake of the U S Army, stationed at Letterman Hospital San Francisco, attended Morse High and trained at Ft McClellan. Pvt Drake hopes for overseas duty before a two year tour. Wallace Chaplin, tower operator for Maine Central Railroad on Washington Street, is taking a three week annual vacation partly in Quebec.

Frank Smith Camden Caleb Burns High Street Pvt Loraine Drake U. S. Army Letterman Army Hospital San Francisco Calif Harry Drake Adams Court Drake Morse High School Letterman Ft. McClellan Ala Wallace Chaplin Maine Central Railroad Washington Street Quebec

Bath women attend Solid Gold Cadillac matinee in Lakewood

Mrs. Andrew Butterfield, Mrs. Merle Niles, Miss Marion Dain and Mrs. Elnora Oliver of Bath with Mrs. Oliver's guest Mrs. Isabelle Randall of Boston motored to Lakewood last week for an afternoon performance of Solid Gold Cadillac starring Billie Burke. Afterward they visited Cornville to call on former Bath resident Mrs. Fred Weeks.

Andrew Butterfield Merle Niles Marion Dain Elnora Oliver Bath Oliver Isabelle Randall Boston Lakewood Billie Burke Cornville Fred Weeks

Miss Barter Dies in Boothbay Family Visit

Miss Ethel Barter aged among family died Sunday in Boothbay where she was visiting her father Captain William P Barter and relatives. Mrs Emma Seymour of Norwood Massachusetts, visiting Auburn friends, spent the day with her girlhood friend Mrs Jay Bowker on High Street. the two began school together and remained lifelong friends.

Ethel Barter Academy Street Boothbay Capt William P Barter Emma Seymour Norwood Mass Auburn Jay Bowker High Street

Janitor Harry Warner Goes On Two Week Vacation

Harry Warner of 819 Middle Street, a janitor at Huse Memorial School, begins an annual two weeks vacation starting today.

Harry Warner Middle Street Huse Memorial School

Social visitors from this city in Groton Conn

A M Main Mrs Duncan Mc Innes and Mrs Edson Whitehurst of this city are passing a few days in Groton Connecticut visiting points of interest and enjoying the seaside town scenery.

M. Main Duncan McInnes Edson Whitehurst Groton, Conn

Niece Hosts Mrs Kimball In New York Setting

Mrs Daniel Kimball of New York visits her niece and husband Mr and Mrs Roy Akuley. Chester H McCabe of Grove street Chestnut street is on a two week vacation from duties as caretaker at the Newell estate.

Daniel Kimball New York Roy Akuley Grove Street Chester H. McCabe Chestnut Street Newell

Adams Family Reunion Attends West Poland Home

Mr and Mrs Morris Petlock move into a new Lincoln Street home from Franklin Street. Mr and Mrs Walter W Adams and children Donald Carol and Frank P Adams of this city attend Adams family reunion hosted by Mr and Mrs Fred P Hatch in West Poland. Fifty four descendants of Byron F and Sarah E Adams participate in the gathering.

Morris Petlock Lincoln Street Franklin Street Walter W. Adams Donald Carol Frank P. Adams City Adams Fred P. Hatch West Poland Byron F Sarah E. Adams

Bath Friends Learn Mrs Smith Improving After Long Illness

Bath area friends of Mrs Hattie Smith and her sister Mrs Lena Harnden of Altadena California formerly of Bath are glad to hear Mrs Smith is improving after a lengthy illness confinement to a nursing home She is now able to sit up briefly each day.

Bath Hattie Smith Lena Harnden Altadena Calif

Local residents return from vacations and visits

Mrs. Bernice Henderson resumes duties at the A. G. Page Co. after a year end vacation at York Beach. Edward L. Gaudreau III, son of Edward L. Gaudreau Jr. of South Portland, came home after a two week visit with his grandparents, Chief of Police Edward L. Gaudreau and Mrs. Gaudreau, at their Upper Washington street home. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Sewall II of Washington street visit their daughter and son-in-law in New York City.

Bernice Henderson Court Street A. G. Page Co York Beach Edward L. Gaudreau Edward L. Gaudreau, Jr South Portland Arthur Sewall 2Nd Washington Street Theodore S. Janeway New York City

Baltimore Visitors Stay With Leavitts In Portland

Mrs Emily Bermiller of Baltimore Maryland guests Mr and Mrs Edgar Leavitt Academy Street Dr and Mrs E Bradley Carlton Stott Judith Ann and Gerri Bradley of Troy New York arrived last week for a two week vacation with Mrs Carlton's parents Ardenne A Stott Park Street They plan many day trips and Friday spent the day in Portland with the Stotts

Emily Bermiller Baltimore, Md Edgar Leavitt Academy Street E. Bradley Carlton Stott Judith Ann Gerri Bradley Troy N. Y

Hyattsville Couple Arrives for Short City Visit

Mr and Mrs Edward Carter and daughter Christine of Hyattsville Maryland have arrived to spend a brief vacation in the city. They are staying at the Red House on Lincoln street.

Edward Carter Christine Hyattsville, Md Red House Lincoln Street

Stinson Cousins Host Luncheon at Day's Ferry

Miss Marcia Stinson and her cousin Miss Mary Stinson of Berkley California entertained a small group of friends at luncheon at Day's Ferry. Out of town guests included Miss Ruth Thompson of Boothbay Harbor and Mrs Donald Thompson of Fredericksburg Virginia.

Marcia Stinson Mary Stinson Berkley Calif Day’s Ferry Ruth Thompson Boothbay Harbor Donald Thompson Fredericksburg

Fay Vacation With Coughran Family In Everett

Mr and Mrs Edward Fay of Everett Massachusetts are spending their two week vacation with Mr Fay s mother Mrs James Coughran and her family at their Crescent street home.

Edward Fay Everett, Mass Mr. Fay James Coughran Crescent Street

Higgins 25th Wedding Anniversary Observed in Brunswick

Floral street residents Mr and Mrs Merritt Scott joined relatives at a reception Sunday held by Dirigo Grange Hall in Brunswick honoring Mr and Mrs Roscoe Higgins as they marked their twenty fifth wedding anniversary.

Merritt Scott Floral Street Dirigo Grange Hall Brunswick Roscoe Higgins

Charles Weeks Celebrates 76th Birthday on Aug 17

Charles D. Weeks of Front Street marked his 76th birthday on August 17. The note adds that his great great great uncle, Captain Silas Weeks, commanded a U S frigate during the American Revolution.

Charles D. Weeks Front Street Capt Silas Weeks U. S

Hartford Dean Family Returns After Bangor Visit

Mr and Mrs Vaughn Dean and sons James and Daniel of Hartford Connecticut spent two weeks visiting relatives in Bangor and returned to Bath on Thursday. They were overnight guests of Mrs Albertha Williams and Mrs Florence Bates at 93 High Street.

Vaughn Dean James Daniel Hartford Conn Bangor Bath Dean Albertha Williams Florence Bates High Street

Mrs Banert Visit From Richmond Arrives in City

Mrs Lillian Barco arrived Sunday from Richmond Virginia for a visit with her daughter and son in law C E M William R Ban gert and Mrs Bangert at 16 Winter Street

Lillian Barco Richmond, Va William R. Bangert Bangert Winter Street

Beaven couple arrive for visit in Five Islands

Prof and Mrs Theodore Beaven of Manchester New Hampshire arrived Saturday for a short stay with Mrs Lawrence R Vail on Weeks Street at her home Five Islands. Mrs Beaven attended her class reunion at Kent's Hill where she was joined by Mr Beaven.

Theodore Beavan Manchester N. H Lawrence R. Vail Weeks Street Five Islands Beaven Kent's Hill Mr. Beaven

Mrs Irene Harnish and daughter move to Esther Rodick apartments

Mrs Irene Harnish and her daughter Barbara who had resided on upper Washington street for many years have relocated to an Esther Rodick apartment at 1343 Washington street marking a long time neighborhood change.

Irene Harnish Barbara Upper Washington Street Esther Rodick

Local notices of residents and staff movements at Bath area

Paul A Watts of 10 Central Avenue is a medical patient at Bath Memorial hospital. Mr Watts is a leading man in the out side machinist department at Bath Iron Works Corp. Mr and Mrs A Lincoln Anderson have returned to their home at Popham Beach after a brief visit in Melrose Massachusetts where they will make their home in September. Mr Anderson formerly principal of the local Lillian E Fisher school has accepted a teaching position in the public schools of that city. Miss Carol Henderson 888 Middle Street is spending three weeks in Albuquerque New Mexico as guest of her sister Miss Jane Henderson formerly of this city who is currently employed in that city.

Paul A. Watts Central Avenue Bath Memorial Hospital Mr. Watts Bath Iron Works Corp A. Lincoln Anderson Popham Beach Melrose Mass Anderson Lillian E. Fisher Carol Henderson Middle Street Albuquerque N. M Jane Henderson Harold Miller Bridge Street Alton Collins Brunswick Georgia Miller Zadie Demers Bath

Brown family visits Snowpark kin name Sabino cottage

Mr and Mrs Philip Brown of West Hartford Conn and their children Bonnie David Paul and Ted returned home Saturday after a two week visit with Mrs Brown's father Delmar Bates and Mrs Bates at their Snowpark home They spent time at the Bates cottage at Sabino.

Philip Brown Bonnie David Paul Ted West Hartford

Pvt James A Gillies joins Gyroscope rotation to Europe

Pvt James A Gillies IT 20 son of Mr and Mrs James A Gillies Sr North Bath left Aug 20 for Europe as part of Operation Gyroscope rotating units in Germany. He belongs to 8th Infantry Division stationed at Fort Carson Colorado replacing 9th Infantry Division. He is a driver in Headquarters and Service Company 41st Tank Battalion. He entered the Army last February and did basic training at Fort Carson. Gillies is a 1955 Hebron Academy graduate and formerly employed by Rock Products Inc.

James A. Gillies North Bath Europe Gillies 8Th Infantry Division Fort Carson Colo 9Th Infantry Division Germany Army Hebron Academy Rock Products, Inc Portland

Stroudwater visitors and Washington trip noted

Mr and Mrs John McInnes of Stroudwater visited Thursday. Mrs Phaon Derr and son Rob returned home on High Street after a week in Washington DC attending investiture ceremonies of Mrs Derrs father Godfrey Munter as Judge of the District Court following his appointment by President Eisenhower. Mr and Mrs Charles Lee and family of Bedford Street are vacationing for a week at Rangeley Lakes.

Charles Lee Bedford Street Rangeley Lakes

Jenkins Family Heads Home From Local Stay Abroad

Mr and Mrs Ivan Jenkins and their son Jay plan to depart Sunday for Decatur Georgia after several days at the home of Ivan s mother Florence Jenkins at 8 Noble Avenue. They also visited his sister and her husband at 18 Park Street. Emma J Trueworthy of 888 Middle Street remains a patient at Bath Memorial Hospital. Mrs Raymond Conley and Mrs Wallace Arey of Camden were guests Friday of Mrs Conley s daughter and son in law Emerton Gross and wife.

Ivan Jenkins Jay Decatur Florence Jenkins Noble Avenue Georgia Mr. Jenkins Burleigh L. McKay Park Street Raymond Conley Wallace Arey Camden

Mrs Gilbert Guest of Dennison Family in Green Street

Mrs. S. S. Gilbert of Cataumet Massachusetts is visiting her niece and husband Mr and Mrs William W Dennison on Green street for a social visit and family gathering.

S. S. Gilbert Cataumet, Mass William W. Dennison Green Street

Loring Couple Visiting Duley Family in Lincoln Street Home

Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Loring of New Smyrna Beach Florida arrived in the city for a several week visit with Mrs. Loring's uncle Lloyd Duley and aunt Mrs. Edna Perry at the Duley home located at 39 Lincoln Street.

J. A. Loring New Smyrna Beach, Fla City

Harold Darling A Vacation Notice At Hyde Windlass Co

Harold Darling of Cherry Street takes his annual vacation from duties at Hyde Windlass Company. The notice indicates a temporary leave from work duties and expected return date.

Harold Darling Cherry Street The Hyde Windlass Co

Mrs Black Hosts Thimble Club on Court Street

Mrs Andrew Black of Court street entertained the Thimble Club Wednesday last week with handwork and refreshments served during the gathering.

Andrew Black Court Street Thimble Club

Worker Loses Finger In Hyde Windlass Co. Injury

Conrad Hersom of 8 Maple Street was taken to Bath Memorial hospital Friday after an accident at Hyde Windlass Co. in which he lost a finger.

Conrad Hersom Maplestreet Hyde Windlass Co Bath Memorial Hospital

Visitors gathered in city from Bangor and Cambridge

Miss Mona Herbert of Bangor is visiting here for a few days as guest of Mr. and Mrs. Etton W. Trafton of 814 Washington street. Mrs. Phyllis Burditt of Cambridge Mass will arrive Sunday for a visit with her brother and wife, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Brownell, Washington street. Mrs. Albertha Williams of 93 High street, employed for the season at the Summer home of Mr. and Mrs. John Chandler of Massachusetts at Small Point, passed Thursday at her home in this city, returning to Small Point on Friday.

Mona Herbert Bangor Mrs. Etton W. Trafton Washington Street Phyllis Burditt Cambridge Mass Robert Brownell Albertha Williams High Street John Chandler Massachusetts Small Point

Hendersons Visit Portland Weekend Guest Franked by Family

Mrs. Betty Henderson of Middle Street traveled Saturday morning to Portland to spend the weekend as a guest of her brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Goss.

Betty Henderson Middle Street Portland Robert Goss

Mr and Mrs Ralph McInnes announce birth of son

Mr and Mrs Ralph McInnes of Lark Street announce the birth of their son at Memorial Hospital on Friday. The baby weighs nine pounds four ounces and is their fourth child.

Ralph McInnes Lark Street Memorial Hospital

Laws visit Brunswick couple and daughter

Mrs Harold E Laws and her daughter Miss Edythe A Laws of Brunswick were seen as local visitors on Friday evening.

Harold E. Laws Edythe A. Laws Brunswick

Mrs Lamb and daughter visit Brunswick guests of Cornish

Mrs Charles Lamb and her daughter Kathy from Brunswick stayed with Mr and Mrs Carl Cornish on Middle Street on Thursday, enjoying a cordial visit with the hosts.

Charles Lamb Kathy Brunswick Carl Cornish Middle Street

Weekend Visit Ties Crooker Family to Skowhegan Fair

Miss Judy Crooker of Boston along with her husband Herbert Black and her mother spent the weekend with relatives including brother David Crooker of Auburn. The group drove to Skowhegan for the Fair in honor of David’s birthday. Louise and Amy Irish returned home after a Nova Scotia trip. Franklin Howe and Scar Ellen with Robert Rice and family were guests at a Weld Webb Lake camp. Marcelline Caron of Brunswick joined dinner with the Crockers at Sagadahoc Ferry.

Judy Crooker Lumbermen's Incorporated Insurance Co Boston Herbert Black High Street David Crooker Auburn Skowhegan Skowhegan Fair David Louise Amy A. Irish Chestnut Street Nova Scotia Franklin Howe Scar Ellen Robert Rice Linda Andrew Weld Webb Lake

Vacationing Doctors and Visitors Reach Coastal Town

Dr and Mrs Victor Carey of Cherokee South Carolina former Bath residents visit Robinhood as guests of Mrs Louise Carey Houghton. Dr Carey a former Bath dentist on vacation for a month. The piece also notes visits by Mrs Charles Lamb Kathy Brunswick, Mr and Mrs William Donovan and Pedro Morales Hatsboro Pa, naval officers on leave, and Prof Theodore Beaven Manchester NH visiting relatives. Also mentions Mrs Oliver Carter Elsie Small Tallman Street and R H Stow Hazardville Conn guests at Rev Dr Oliver W Bell Round Pond and nearby family gatherings.

Victor Carey Cherokee Carolina Bath Robinhood Carey Louise Carey Houghton R. H. Stow Hazardville Conn Round Pond Oliver W. Bell

Carter family weekend visit and Boston bank return

FPFN Glenn Carter U S N stationed at New London Conn returned Sunday evening after weekend leave with his parents Mr and Mrs Harold Carter on North street He spent Saturday in Cumberland Center with his grandparents Mr and Mrs Linwood Carr Miss Claudia Carter resumed duties at the First National Bank of Boston on Monday following a weekend visit with her parents Mr and Mrs Harold Carter of North street

FPFN Glenn Carter New London Claudia Carter First National Bank of Boston Harold Carter North Street

Armstrong Family Visit Spans Boothbay Harbor and Winthrop

Mr and Mrs William Armstrong Miss Sadie Armstrong and Miss Sharon Anne Wing were Sunday visitors in Boothbay Harbor. Armstrong and son Billy were Saturday visitors in Winthrop where they called on Mrs Mary Woods and Stanley Blaisdell formerly of this city. They also visited the Methodist Camp at Long Lake for Sharon Anne Wing who returned with her family to High Street after camp enrollment. Robert C Mitchell Weeks Street custodian at the Masonic Temple is on his annual two weeks vacation.

William Armstrong Sadie Armstrong Sharon Anne Wing Boothbay Harbor Billy Winthrop Mary Woods Stanley Blaisdell Long Lake High Street Robert C. Mitchell Weeks Street Masonic Temple

Cutting Family Visits Extend Across Towns

Mr and Mrs William Cutting and son Robert of Danbury Connecticut returned home after a week visiting Mr and Mrs Frank Cutting of Dromore and spent time in Bath with Mrs Carrie Cutting at Presley nursing home. Mrs Patrick F Dawson and daughter of 18 Andrews road left for Bangor to visit Mrs Dawson's mother for a week.

William Cutting Robert Danbury Patrick F. Dawson Andrews Road Bangor Mrs. Dawson

Quint Family Vacation Visit Spans Dixfield and Rockland

Mr and Mrs Richard Quint and their children returned to Dixfield after visiting Mrs Quint’s sister and husband Mr and Mrs Franklin Howe of Andrews road and their Rockland relatives while he was on vacation.

Richard Quint Dixfield

Miss Effie Noddin Attends Kents Hill Class Reunion

Miss Effie Noddin of Elizabeth New Jersey visiting sister Mrs Harry Blaisdell of High street attended her class reunion at Kents Hill on Saturday.

Effie Noddin Elizabeth, N. J Harry Blaisdell High Street Kents Hill

Local Residents Prepare Several Autumn Visits and Vacations

The report lists multiple families planning trips and visits. Harold and Zadie Millerwill travel to Georgia in September to visit relatives including Mrs Demers formerly of Bath. Paul Scanlin family vacationing in Houston. Anderson Rearick and family visiting Rev J L Calhoun in Bath. Metcalfs host relatives from Arlington and East Boston over the weekend. Charles Paradis Jr born at Bath Memorial Hospital in August.

Standish Couple Sails Lake Winnipesaukee Circuit

Mr and Mrs Lester Campbell of Standish and Mr Campbell's brother and wife from Dromore left Alton Bay on a steamer for a four hour sail to the lake's northern point with a stop at the Weirs before visiting Wolfboro Bay and returning. Miss Drusilla Fielding of Washington street visited friends in New London, Connecticut over the weekend.

Lester Campbell Standish Drusilla Fielding Washington Street New London Conn

Local Soldier Receives Bronze Star In Hawaii

Donald C. Mulvanity of Methuen Mass is commissioned as second lieutenant with the 25th Infantry Division in Hawaii. A platoon leader in Company D of the 27th Regiment, he entered the Army in December 1947 and has been overseas since September. He and his wife Grace reside here and he holds the Bronze Star Medal and the Purple Heart.

Donald C. Mulvanity Grace 25Th Infantry Hawaii Mulvanity John J. Mulvanity Methuen Mass

Local Briefs: Births and Visits From Lake Winnipesaukee

Mrs. Marguerite Lemont has returned home after weeks with relatives on Prince Edward Island. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Longley announce the birth of a daughter on Aug. 17 at Bath Memorial Hospital, weighing seven pounds and named Madelyn Jean. Miss Claudia Carter and Miss Judy Crocker of this city, both employed in Boston, were among a group passing two days recently at Lake Winnipesaukee, N H.

Marguerite Lemont Prince Edward Island Walter Longley Washington Street Bath Memorial Hospital Madelyn Jean Claudia Carter Judy Crocker Boston Lake Winnipesaukee, N. H

Footers Turcottes Return From Prince Edward Island Visit

Mr and Mrs Edward A Foot er of 1325 High street and Mrs Russell N Turcotte and son Bobby of 1384 Washington street returned home Saturday after a week’s vacation visiting relatives in Prince Edward Island.

Edward A. Footer High Street Russell N. Turcotte Bobby Washington Street Prince Edward Island

Local social notices from Sagadahoc area visitors and moves

Mr and Mrs Edison Carr and grandson of East Hartford Connecticut and Mr and Mrs Philip York of Island Falls were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Norman Harris of Sagadahoc Ferry. Mr and Mrs Henry F Cheetham Jr of this city left Sunday for Long Island New York where Mr Cheetham has accepted a position with the Fairchilds company. The couple will make their home there. Mrs Cheetham formerly Carol Wilson is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Frederick P Wilson of 9 Adams court. The Rev and Mrs J Lyal Calhoun and family have returned to their home at 77 Russell street after visiting Mrs Calhouns mother Mrs William Allen of New Bedford Massachusetts. Mr and Mrs Bernard A Varnum of this city attended the Saturday reunion of the former employees of Quoddy Village held at the cottage of Mr and Mrs Linwood Wheeler in Windham. Mr Varnum, president of the association, presided at the meeting.

Anderson Rearick, Jr Tad Mr. Rearick Anderson Rearick New York J. Lyal Calhoun Russell Street Edison Carr East Hartford, Conn Philip York Island Falls Norman Harris Sagadahoc Ferry Henry F. Cheetham, Jr Long Island N. Y Cheetham Fairchilds Company Calhoun William Allen New Bedford Mass Bernard A. Varnum Quoddy Village Linwood Wheeler Windham Mr. Varnum

New York Return for Island Guests and Camp Counsellors

Hurley Grant and Marcel Baginisky returned to New York City on Sunday after two weeks as guests of Mrs. Edward Miller and Mr. Miller at their Bailey Island cottage. The Rev. David W. Bell, pastor of the Waldoboro Methodist church circuit, Miss Jane Niles and Miss Priscilla Marble returned here Sunday after a week at the Methodist Youth Camp in Winthrop where they served as counselors.

Hurley Grant Marcel Baginisky New York City Mr. Grant Edward Miller Mr. Miller Bailey Island David W. Bell Waldoboro Jane Niles Priscilla Marble Winthrop

Mrs John H Grindell Takes Annual Vacation Duties

Mrs John H Grindell is having her annual vacation from duties in the Register of Deeds office at Sagadahoc County courthouse.

John H. Grindell Register of Deeds Office Sagadahoc County Court House

Bath area couple welcome son Stephen Eric Kocha

Mr and Mrs Kenton B Kocha of Durham New Hampshire formerly of Bath announce the birth of their son Stephen Eric born August 15 at Bath Memorial hospital The Kocha couple now live in Durham where Mr Kocha studies at the University of New Hampshire and will start his sophomore year in September.

Kenton B. Kocha Durham, N.H Bath Stephen Eric Bath Memorial Hospital

Bath visit by Dennysville families during August

Mrs Daniel Maker and daughters Sharon Harlinda and Donna Lee of Dennysville are guests of Mrs Barbara Guynn in Bath for August. Mrs Walter McNaughton and daughter Martha of Weston and Pam are staying with Mrs Scott M Golder. The groups, in Bath since August, will return home September first. The McNaughtons had lived in Millinocket before moving to Weston.

Daniel Maker Sharon, Harlinda Donna Lee Dennysville Bath Walter McNaughton Martha Weston Pam McNaughton Scott M. Golder Winship Street McNaughtons Millinocket

Mrs Sadie Fogg Visits Reed Family in Muskegon

Mrs Sadie Fogg of Pearl Street visits her niece and husband Mr and Mrs Winship Reed at their Muskegon Michigan home. The Reeds are former Bath residents and hosted the visit.

Sadie Fogg Pearl Street Mrs. Winship Reed Muskegon, Mich Mrs. Reed Bath

Raymond Bailey Returns Home After Army Discharge

Raymond Bailey has returned to his home at 457 Washington Street after a three year U S Army service term. He served 18 months in Germany and was discharged with the rank of corporal.

Raymond Bailey Washington Street U.S. Army Germany

Final Brunswick Band Concert Next Sunday

The Brunswick Legion Community Band stages the season finale on the Mall next Sunday 8 to 9 p.m. A 7 p.m. prelude by the Smith Tobey Junior Legion Drum and Bugle Corps precedes the main concert. Dennis Levesque solo trombone features include The Forest Ranger March and The Star Spangled Banner arranged by Sousa among other band numbers.

Brunswick Legion Smith Tobey Junior Legion Brunswick Band Dennis Levesque Forest Ranger Ted Mesang Spirit of Democracy al Hayes Music Club Farm F. P. Harlow Levesque Texas Don George R. Alexander Ohio Henry Fillmore

Yacht Club Lobster Stew Supper Planned in West Bath

Kennebec Yacht club schedules a lobster stew supper from 5 to 7 on Saturday at Rich's Mountain club house West Bath. General chairs are Sherman and Mrs Yale, Eggemoggin Camps, with Commo dore Hilton, Vice Commodore Williams and a committee including Francisco Fullerton Barry and Watson. Dancing to Fullerton's orchestra follows until midnight. Saturday dances continue weekly through Sept 1. Athletic director Warren Pearl of Brunswick High will be at the club house through Labor Day.

Kennebec

Bath Woman Reunites With Long-Time Pen Pal

A Bath woman Mrs. Charles Kenney hosted long-time pen pal Miss Gladys Taylor of Rushford New York and companion Miss Florence Park of Utica during a weeklong visit. They toured local sites and Boston, with Taylor teaching at Moody Bible School Chicago and Park working at Door of Hope Home Utica. The Kenneys also connected with relatives in Roxbury and Bath.

Charles Kenney Gladys Taylor Rushford N. Y Taylor Florence Park Utica Kenneys Goddard Street Boston Cape Moody Bible School Chicago Park Door of Hope James Motherway Roxbury Goldie Sheridan Bath Woolwich

Bride Dorothy Washburn Weds Everett Wright at First Baptist

Miss Dorothy Emily Washburn daughter of Mr and Mrs Ernest E Washburn of Brunswick wed Everett Bradford Wright son of Mrs Dorothy Wright and the late Herman Wright of Bath in a Monday evening ceremony at First Baptist Church Rev Charles R Sims officiated The bride wore a white nylon ballerina gown with lace collar and pearl sequin crown veil They carried a Colonial bouquet of white carnations Mrs June Wright was matron of honor George Wright brother of the groom was best man A reception followed at South End PTA hall The couple left for a Pennsylvania wedding trip and will reside in Brunswick

Dorothy Emily Washburn Ernest E. Washburn Brunswick Everett Bradford Wright Dorothy Wright Herman Wright Bath First Baptist Church Charles R. Sims June Wright George Wright P.T.A. Hall Judith Washburn Gordon W. Ottuate Miami Fla Dixie Lee Thorne Lawrence Wright Lucy Smith

Miss Sherry Grindell to enter nursing school

Miss Sherry Grindell returns to West Bath home from Sebasco Estates where she worked the summer. A Morse High School graduate she will enter the Maine Medical Center School of Nursing in Portland on September 4.

Sherry Grindell John H. Grindell West Bath Sebasco Estates Grindell Morse High School Maine Medical Center School of Nursing Portland

Pow ers Family Weekend Visit In Connecticut Meadowbrook

Mr and Mrs R Robert Powers and their son Raymond Jr of Meadowbrook spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Charles Choate in Conn The brief social outing highlights family ties and travel within New England communities.

R. Robert Powers Raymond, Jr Meadowbrook Charles Jr

Masters' Association and Lecturers Council Meeting Recap

West Bath grange hosted the Past Masters Association and Lecturers Council of Sagadahoc County with a 6 30 meat loaf supper for 53. Attendees included Alton Collins Sr Mary Goudreau Edwin Haggett and others. New member Roderick Harriman welcomed. plan set for Sept 20 at Solid Rock grange. Eleanor Ripley Jack Lander to attend Burlington conference. Community singing and light entertainment followed.

West Bath Grange Council Sagadahc County Sagadahe Grange Bowdoin Center Alton Collins John Howe William Armstrong Joseph W. Larrabee D. Wallace MacDonald Alex Burgess Mary Goudreau James Royal William H. Small Edwin W. Haggett Margaret DeMerchant Donald Coombs Cclain Roderick Harriman Progressive Grange Richmond Eleanor Ripley Topsham Grange Jack Lander University of Vermont Burlington Solid Rock Grange Durham Hazel Carr Topsham Dwight Wright Lawrence Merriman George Leonard Bernard Henderson

Bath Welcomes Miss Blaine Turner From Germany Leave

Miss Blaine Turner U S A arrived in Bath for a 30 day leave with her parents Mr and Mrs Stanley Turner on Union Street. She graduated Morse High class of 1949 and Colby College before enlisting overseas. She works in the American Finance and Accounting office in Heidelberg and has a brother Major Ralph S Turner stationed in Paris. Nearby Bath residents Everett and John Parker, sons of Mrs John Parker, also live close to Heidelberg.

Blaine Turner Germany Stanley Turner Union Street Morse High Colby College Office of American Finance and Accounting Heidelberg Paris Miss Turner Ralph S. Turner Bath Everett John Parker Summer Street Parker

Springer and Lary Pair Wed in Winter Street Ceremony

Ruth Evelyn Lary daughter of Mrs Ethola Lary and the late Jesse Lary of Pittsfield became the bride of Victor Leonard Springer son of Mrs Eva Springer of St Albans and the late Wesley Springer in a double ring ceremony at Winter Street Congregational church The Rev Craig H Richards officiated The bride wore a navy dress with white accessories and white carnations Attendants were Miss Marion Smith of Bath and Dana Lary The Springer bride is a Morse High School and Farming ton State Teachers college graduate and a current Dike school teacher The groom a Dexter High School graduate served with the Army Engineers Corps and works for the State Highway Depart ment They will honeymoon at Niagara Falls then reside in St Albans

Ruth Evelyn Lary Ethola Lary Jesse Lary Pittsfield Victor Leonard Springer Eva Springer St. Albans Wesley Springer Craig H. Richards Winter Street Congregational Church Marion Smith Bath Dana Lary Springer Morse High School Farmington State

Mrs Wesley Simpson Hosts Visitor at Fisher Court Home

Mrs Wesley Simpson of Fisher court returned from a summer stay at Orland and welcomed Monday guest Mrs Ger Strude y of Brunswick, indicating social visits in local society notes.

Wesley Simpson Fishercourt Orland Ger Strude Brunswick

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