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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1949

Page

5

Society notes and visits fill Somerville summer

Mrs Gardiner Deering hosted a small gathering at her Somerville home as friends attended. Visitors included Miss Levya returning from summer with grandparents in Turners Court Boston area. Others noted: Misses Fay Alberta Patricia Small and Catherine Powers visiting relatives, and Edwin Small Jr visiting Miss Barbara Fleming. New Bath visitor, theater outing with Miss Helen Racine noted. Local officials and residents are listed among recent movements and visits.

Gardiner Deering Miss Shaw Tore Een Somerville Mass Miss Levya George Levya Turner Court McPhee Nancy Pratt Carolyn Herrin Patty Hayes Rosemarie Carosio Staten Island N. Y Edwin Small, Jr Bath Barbara Fleming Harrington

Social notes from Jackson Heights to Portland

Mr and Mrs Webster Starr with two children visit Mrs Starrs aunt Miss Eleanor Thebeau in Jackson Heights. Capt Edson Whitehurst from Woodbury arrives to join Mrs Whitehurst vacationing with her parents at Birch Point. Miss Jean Danforth resigns Bath teaching post for Goshen public schools. Mrs J A Redson hospitalized. Miss Lois Pickering returns to Fall River after visiting Mrs Laforest Hodgkins who heads to Camp Manitou Maine. Ex Governor and Mrs Edge linger at Small Point then go to Saratoga Springs. Miss Patricia Worden returns to Mercy hospital after vacation. Arlene Waite of Boston visits family at 276 Middle Street. week end guests include Nicholas Downing of Cleveland.

Webster B. Starr Michael Peter and Eugene Thebeau Starr The Institute of New York Models Jackson Heights, N. Y Starr Eleanor A. Thebeau Andrews Road Jean Danforth Frank W. Danforth High Street Bath Goshen Miss Danforth Dike School Lois Pickering Laforest E. Hodgkins Fall River Mass Patricia Worden Mercy Hospital Portland Frederick Worden Washington Street Arlene Waite Boston Nathan Waite Middle Street Charlottesville

Teachers Doris Scott and Oma Snipe Return From Maine Workshop

Miss Doris M. Scott of 20 Garden Street and Mrs. Oma C. Snipe of 17 Marshall Avenue returned August 13 from the University of Maine where they attended a workshop for school secretaries. Both teach at Morse High School.

Doris M. Scott Garden Street Omah C. Snipe Marshall Avenue University of Maine Morse High School

Brownrigg Admitted to Syracuse University Education School

Paul C Brownrigg son of Mr and Mrs George Brownrigg 872 High Street has been admitted to the Syracuse University School of Education Dean Harry S Ganders announces admission to this upperclass school after the end of sophomore year Brownrigg is dually enrolled in the College of Liberal Arts majoring in physical education He is a cee of Delta Upsilon fraternity

Paul C. Brownrigg George Brownrigg High Street Syracuse University School of Education Harry S. Ganders Brownrigg College of Liberal Arts Cee of Delta Upsilon

Mrs Hamilton visits Higgins at Bluff Head summer home

Mrs Walter Hamilton of Se basco recently visited Mr and Mrs Elmer Higgins at their summer home on Bluff Head, sharing time with the couple during a pleasant stay.

Walter Hamilton Sebasco Elmer Higgins Bluff Head

Jewelers staff changes span Washington and Quincy

Mrs Walter Kennerson of Washington street reports granddaughter Miss Peggy Ayer now leads photography at France Jewelers Washington D C She was moved from Kay Jewelers Quincy Mass Miss Nora Whitten returns to West Haven Conn after visiting grandparents Mr and Mrs Quinn of West street

Walter Kennerson Washington Street Peggy Ayer France Jewelers Washington, D. C Kay Jewelers Quincy Mass Nora Whitten West Haven, Conn Mrs. Quinn West Street

Hutchins Family Relocates for New Job in Massachusetts

Mr and Mrs Erwin Hutchins left Saturday for Greenfield Massachusetts where Mr Hutchins has taken a post with the Western Massachusetts Electric Co Mrs Hutchins formerly taught home economics at Morse High School and is the former Laura Craft Mr Hutchins is a University of Maine graduate from last June where Mrs Hutchins was a dietician during the prior school year

Raymond W. Farnham Morse High School Erwin F. Hutchins Greenfield Mass Hutchins Western Massachusetts Electric Co Laura Craft University of Maine

Miss Mildred Nichols Returns Home From Hospital

Miss Mildred Nichols returns to her High Street home after several days as a patient at Memorial Hospital.

Mildred Nichols High Street The Memorial Hospital

Emera Oil Co. appoints Edgar Hancox manager at Vine Street garage

Edgar G. Hancox takes over management of Emera Oil Co. Inc. garage at Vine and Waterstreet. He previously worked in Bath Iron Works machine pipefitting 1941 to 1943 and served two years in the Pacific as machinist mate. After service, he joined Haggett's garage in Wiscasset.

Edgar G. Hancox Emera Oil Co., Inc Vine and Waterstreet Bath Iron Works Navy Pacific Haggett’s Wiscasset

Hutchins Visit Hilton Household in Waldoboro

Mr and Mrs Maurice Hutchins of 12 Bowman Street were recent guests of Mr and Mrs Kenneth Hilton in Waldoboro. The brief social contact highlights local cordial exchanges between two households in the community.

Maurice Hutchins Bowman Street Kenneth Hilton Waldoboro

Raymond Bechard joins Camp Gregor y kitchen crew

Morse High student Raymond Bechard has taken a two week chef post at Camp Gregory on Sebago Lake serving 50 classic football boys. He previously acted as assistant chef at Camp William Hinds. Mrs Ruth Crowley and Mrs Jessie Norton co hosted a stork shower for Mrs Amanda King at Crowley home 447 Middle Street with guests including Mrs Anne Wallace Virginia White Miss Lelia Thornton Mrs Emma McCabe Mrs Hannah Miller Mrs Etta Hansey Mrs Louise King Mrs Cora Sherburne and Miss Isabelle Berry.

Raymond Bechard Morse High School Camp Gregory Sebago Lake William Hinds Ruth Crowley Jessie Norton Amanda King Mrs. Crowley Middle Street Anne Wallace Virginia White Lelia Thornton Emma McCabe Hannah Miller Etta Hansey Louise King Cora Sherburne Isabelle Berry

Ayer Family Vacation at Foster Point Cottage

Mr and Mrs C Harding Ayer and their children of 1404 Washington Street were guests of Mr at Foster's Point cottage recently. Mr Ayer was on vacation from the Navy Department.

C. Harding Ayer Washington Street Foster’s Point Mr. Ayer Navy Department

Miss Phyllis Delano Enjoys Vacation From School Office

Miss Phyllis Delano, a clerk in the office of the Superintendent of Schools, is taking a week off for vacation.

Phyllis Delano Superintendent of Schools

Tilton Katula Engagement Announced In Norfolk

Mr and Mrs Harold A Tilton of 39 Elm announce the engagement of their daughter Delores Marie Tilton to Richard C Katula USN He serves aboard the aircraft carrier Midway at Norfolk Va Delores graduated Morse High last June and works for the W T Grant Co Katula is son of Mr and Mrs Michael J Katula 813 Washington St An October wedding is planned Mrs Iva Lewis of 35 Russell St is a patient at Memorial Hospital convalescing and would welcome visitors or calls

Harold A. Tilton Elm Street Delores Marie Tilton Richard C. Katula Iva Lewis Russell Street Memorial Hospital

Mrs Mertina McInnis Vacation With Daughter Guilford

Mrs Mertina McInnis of the State Military and Naval Children's Home is on a two week vacation with her daughter Margaret McInnis in Guilford. Margaret also takes vacation from Wakefield bank in Wakefield Massachusetts.

Mertina McInnis State Military & Naval Children's Home Margaret McInnis Guilford Margaret Wakefield Bank Wakefield Mass

Annual meeting of Past Lady's Association of Odd Ladies

Mrs Gertrude Stewart and six others attended the annual meeting held recently at Mrs Ernest Sylvester's home in Brunswick. Attendees included Mrs Lizzie B C Chaney Mrs Lucelia Blake Mrs Annie Oliver Mrs Pearl Campbell Mrs Margaret Nelson and Mrs Zeulika Kingsbury.

Gertrude Stewart Lizzie B. C. Chaney Lucelia Blake Annie Oliver Pearl Campbell Margaret Nelson Zeulika Kingsbury

Mrs Curtis E Goodwin Moves With Children North Berwick

Mrs Curtis E Goodwin and her children Kendra Elaine and Robert left Bath where they had lived since November to join Mr Goodwin in North Berwick. Mr Goodwin runs the York County Trading Post there. Mrs Goodwin is Julia Paisley daughter of Mr and Mrs W J Paisley of Weeks Street.

Curtis E. Goodwin Kendra Elaine Robert Bath North Berwick Goodwin York County Julia Paisley W. J. Paisley Weeks Street

Bath J. C. Newberry hires Richard Cahill as stock boy

Richard Cahill was recently employed as a stock boy by the Bath J. J. Newberry Co. store.

Richard Cahill Bath J. J. Newberry Co

Local Notices From Dukesbury Area Include Visits and Travel

John Cooke of Dukesbury Massachusetts spent two weeks with cousin Mrs George Bowker at 7 King Street and left Friday for North Berwick to visit friends. In city visits, he stayed with Mrs Edward Kelley at 696. Mr and Mrs Joseph E Hart of 504 High Street received a letter from their son Loring E Hart saying he arrived in Europe August 11 and reported a favorable trip. Keith Oliver two year old son of Mr and Mrs Walter E Oliver of Bermuda has been released from hospital after coral poisoning from a head cut on a coral reef. Oliver, in the Air Force, is stationed at Findlay Field. Mr and Mrs Christopher Stancil e Hurst returned to Boston after two weeks with her parents Capt and Mrs Russell S Hitchcock at their Summer home in Small Point.

John Cooke Dukesbury Mass George Bowker King Street Cooke North Berwick Edward Kelley Washington Street Joseph E. Hart High Street Loring E. Hart Europe Keith Oliver Walter E. Oliver Bermuda Mr. Oliver Air Force Findley Field Christopher Stancliffe Hurst Boston Capt Russell S. Hitchcock Small Point Lewis Hyde Winchester

Danforth Family Weekend Visit From Scotia NY

Frank W. Danforth Jr arrived from Scotia NY to spend the weekend with his parents on High Street. He will be joined Sunday by his wife and son Danny who have been here two weeks. his mother will stay three weeks in New York. Robert Levine of the Made Moiselle Shop left Monday for a buying trip to Boston and New York City.

Frank W. Danforth, Jr Scotia, N. Y Frank Danforth High Street Danforth Danny New York Robert Levine Mademoiselle Shop Boston New York City

Hutchins Visit Parents in Washington Street Household

Mr and Mrs Fernando Hutchins of Saugus Massachusetts arrived Saturday to spend the week with Mrs Hutchins parents Mr and Mrs Joseph Oliver of Washington Street Their two daughters Martha and Nancy have been visiting their grandparents for three weeks

Fernando Hutchins Saugus Mass Hutchins Joseph Oliver Washington Street Martha Nancy

Shower honors Dorothy Gilchrist at Friday event

Mrs George Briggs of Freeport Mrs Iry Gilchrist of Topsham and Mrs Lawrence Wyman attended a shower for Dorothy Gilchrist Friday evening.

George Briggs Freeport Iry Gilchrist Topsham Lawrence Wyman Dorothy Gilchrist

Mrs Haggett and Sister Entertain Mutual Friend Paul McKenzie

Mrs Haggett of 5 Rear Maxwell Street and her sister Mrs Iva Lee Cousins of 1 Washington Street hosted a Saturday evening gathering at Mrs Haggett's home for their mutual friend Paul McKenzie a world traveler and writer from Ontario Canada.

Arthur Haggett Maxwell Street Iva Lee Cousins Washington Street

Randall and McInnes Families Dine Together at Washington and Birch Point

Mr and Mrs E A Randall and relatives were dinner guests of Mrs John Mc Innes on Washington street Sunday. They then visited Mr and Mrs A M Main at Birch Point for further entertainment.

E. A. Randall Horace Randall John McInnes, Jr John McInnes Washington Street A. M. Main Birch Point

Moore Family Visits Boston Daughter At New England Baptist

Mr and Mrs Paul Moore of Washington street spent the weekend in Boston visiting their daughter Betty a patient at the New England Baptist hospital. Friends are urged to send cards as she is improving.

Paul Moore Washington Street Boston Betty New England Baptist Hospital

Powers invited to Star Club educational conference

Charles W. Powers, a native of New York, and a sashida member of The Star Club, is invited to attend an educational conference of the Star Club from September 13 to 16 at Sagamore, Bolton Landing, New York. Home Office staff members and outstanding agents will discuss current developments in life insurance.

Charles W. Powers New York Sashida Ec Star The Star States Canada Suecey Star Club Sagamore Bolton Landing N. Y

Social event at Bagdiki cottage hosts club members

Mr and Mrs Paul G Bagdiki hosted the Past Matrons and Patrons club at their Phipps Point cottage. A buffet lunch and social hour followed with guests including Mr and Mrs Fred Osgood and daughter Cynthia, Mr and Mrs Harold Cutting, Mr and Mrs Luther Thompson, Mrs Nellie Dorsey, Miss Catharine Leonard, Mrs William Forti, Mrs George Merrill, and Mr and Mrs David Alkazin.

Paul G. Bagdikian Phipps Point Cottage Fred Osgood Cynthia Harold Cutting Luther Thompson Nellie Dorsey Catharine Leonard William Forti George Merrill David Alkazin

Visitors Stay With Pratts And Cushmans In Portland

Leslie Hall of Norwood Massachusetts visits her sister and brother in law Mr and Mrs Bernard Pratt Sr at their Sabine cottage. Miss Sadie McPherson Miss Sophie McPherson and Mrs Charles Pratt were guests of the Pratts recently. Mrs Frank H Turner Mrs John M Howe and Franklin Howe were guests of Mrs Howe s daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs Paul Cushman of Portland Thursday.

Leslie Hall Norwood Mass Bernard Pratt Sabine Cottage Sadie McPherson Sophie McPherson Charles Pratt Pratts Frank H. Turner John M. Howe Franklin Howe Howard Farr Denny Road Sardis Ruby Hall Charles Henderson Orono

Birthday Celebration for Marilyn King at Camp Adalice

Miss Marilyn King hosted friends at Camp Adalice in King's Point for her 16th birthday. Guests included Mr. and Mrs Norton and daughters Vicki and Callie, Mrs Rene Footer, Betty Footer, Jerry Footer, Mrs Harry Armes, Mrs Ola Armes, Kippy Armes, Richard Armes, Donna Hopkins of Franklin, Douglas Armes Jr, and Mr. and Mrs Lewis King.

Marilyn King Camp Adalice King’s Point Norton Vicki Callie Rene Footer Betty Footer Jerry Footer Harry Armes Ola Armes Kippy Armes Richard Armes Donna Hopkins Franklin Douglas Armes, Jr Lewis King

Buckeye Family Vacation Update From Bath Area

Mrs M M Buckeye and Miss Esther Buckeye have been three weeks at the Red House Lincoln Street and left Monday for Detroit. The Buckeyes have spent three summers in Bath and vicinity. Mr and Mrs Raymond Hatch of Bowman Street visited Portland on Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Philip Stackpole and son Peter, who vacationed at Campbell's Pond, returned to Melrose Massachusetts.

M. M. Buckeye Esther Buckeye Redouse Lincoln Street Detroit Buckeyes Bath Raymond Hatch Bowman Street Portland Philip Stackpole Peter Campbell's Pond Melrose Mass

Miss Biggins and kin visit Chestnut Hill area

Miss Mary Biggins of Philadelphia and Miss Annie Bigging Maiden of Massachusetts visit cousin Henry Biggins in Chestnut The article notes many friends of Mrs Addison Jones at 19 Freemont Street will be pleased she is out after three months of illness Her daughter Mrs James Barrett and family drove from Scarborough to Bath to visit Mrs Jones Their relative Mrs Earl L Wade of 406 Front Street is listed as a patient at the time.

Mary Biggins Philadelphia Annie Bigging Maiden Mass Henry Biggins Chestnut Street Addison Jones Freemont Street James Barrett Mr. Barrett Jim Bath Scarborough Jones Earl L. Wade Front Street The Memorial Hospital

Retired Naval Architect Mr Roberts Hosts in Arlington

Mr and Mrs Harold C Roberts of Arlington Virginia visit Mrs Frederick May at 82 Pine Street. He is a retired senior architect in the Naval Department and recently sold his Arlington home. The couple will spend summers in Bath and winters in Florida.

Harold C. Roberts Arlington Frederick May Pine Street Roberts Naval Department Bath Florida

Private Madden On Leave From Fort Monmouth Visit

Pvt Hugh Madden of Battery B is taking a special Army course at Fort Monmouth New Jersey and has been spending leave with his father City Councilman H Joseph Madden.

Pvt Hugh Madden Battery B Fort Monmouth N.J H. Joseph Madden

Mrs Bertha Dunbar Returns From Brooklin Visit

Mrs Bertha Dunbar of 1321 Washington street has returned to her home after a visit in Brooklin.

Bertha Dunbar Washington Street Brooklin

Whitneys Leave After Visit With Parents in Center Street

Mr and Mrs Allen M Whitney and daughter Allison depart Monday for Shreveport Louisiana after visiting Mr Whitney parents Mr and Mrs A E Whitney of Center Street and Mr Whitney's sister Miss Virginia Whitney Louis Vachon US Navy arrived late last week at his home 740 Washington Street

Allen M. Whitney Allison Shervesport Mr. Whitney A. E. Whitney Center Street Miss Virginia Whitney Louis Vachon Washington Street

Mrs Legard and Son Plan New Canaan Visit

Mrs Catherine H Legard and her son Sargent along with Miss Barbara Ross will travel this week to New Canaan Connecticut to visit Mr and Mrs Philip Wade. Mrs Legard is on vacation from Hyde Windlass Company.

Catherine H. Legard Sargent Barbara Ross New Canaan, Conn Philip Wade Legard Hyde Windlass Co

Wy man Couple Welcome A Memorial Hospital Son

Mr and Mrs Philip E Wy man are the parents of a son born Monday at the Memorial hospital. C Smith Mrs Leonard Smith Mrs Ruby Hall and Mrs Eliza Knight spent Tuesday in Lewiston.

Philip E. Wyman The Memorial Hospital C. Smith Leonard Smith Ruby Hall Eliza Knight Lewiston

Bath A&P Manager on Vacation and Local Accident Report

The report notes an August 5 accident involving R. 23 Ve oe oe, treated at a Brighton hospital after working in Watertown since April 25. He previously worked in Bath Iron Works paint dept. Clinton Fleming and family of 17 Andrews Road are on a two week vacation at Old Orchard Beach. Fleming manages Bath A&P store.

Brighton Mass Hospital For Sea Watertown Bath Iron Works Corp Clinton Fleming Andrews Road Old Orchard Beach Mr. Fleming Bath A&p

Minister Plans Cross Country Trip For Knights Templar

Dr. David L. Wilson pastor emeritus of Central Congregational church has a cross country trip planned for next month. He will fly to California and return by bus attending a triennial Knights Templar conclave in San Francisco departing New York City September 14. On return he will stop at Los Angles El Paso Albuquerque Mexico Memphis Stanton West Virginia and Washington. Other notices include Mrs John A Greene Jr leaving for Boston and several residents returning home from visits in Bath Bay Point Saugus Lynn and Portland with various travel plans and local assignments.

David L. Wilson Central Congregational Church California New York City San Francisco Knights Templar Los Angles el Paso Albuquerque Mexico Memphis Stanton W. Va Washington

Miss Louise Daley Returns From Vacation at Bath Dept Store

Miss Louise Daley of Beacon Street has returned to the Bath Department store after a two weeks vacation.

Louise Daley Beacon Street Bath Iiwo

Dinner Honoring Edson Whitehurst and Katherine Avery at Birch Point

Mr and Mrs Archibald M Main hosted a buffet supper Tuesday at their Summer home Birch Point in Birch Point Woodbury New Jersey to honor their daughter and her husband Captain Edson Whitehurst USN and Mrs Main s niece Miss Katherine Avery of Groton Connecticut

Archibald M. Main Birch Point Capt Edson Whitehurst USN Woodbury N. J Main Katherine Avery Groton Conn

University Seminar draws Maine student on return from Johns Hopkins

In 1944 brief time linked to the fitting out of the U S S DeHaven and later Auburn duty, Clinton Allen Hagan, grandson of the late Mrs A Hagan, returns from Johns Hopkins to spend the summer with his parents in Brunswick. He visits his Baltimore grandfather Elbridge T Hagan en route, while Kare Hagan from Maine is noted as the only state student to attend the International College Seminar in Washington D C. Hagan was active in freshman year at Maine and led the Maine Christian Association.

Clinton Allen A. Hagan Johns Hopkins University Brunswick Adoniram J. Hagan Elbridge T. Hagan Baltimore Kare Hagan University of the Washington, D. C Hagan Maine Maine Christian Association

Mrs J Russell Grant to Arrive From Hartford for Visit

Mrs J Russell Grant and daughters Sally and Hudene plan a Friday arrival from Hartford Connecticut to visit Bath Maine. Robert Bishop of Portland Oregon stayed overnight with his niece Mrs Peter Strack on Washington street and attends Kent's Hill Colby reunion. He is brother to the late Daniel Bishop and has relatives in Bath and Prince Edward Island. He served as Portland Methodist pastor over 30 years and once preached at Beacon Street Bath circa 37 years ago. Mrs Wilbert P Frantz and her son Billy of Garden City New York come today to visit Mr and Mrs William A Niss on Middle street.

Robert Bishop Portland Oregon Peter Strack Washington Street Daniel Bishop Bath Doris Tobey Phyllis Bishop J. Horace McClure Maine Kent's Hill Colby College Bishop Bangor Prince Edward Island Beacon Street Methodist Church Wilbert P. Frantz Billy Garden City N. Y William A. Niss Middle Street

Miss Hill to Wed Arnold Brewer Jr at Grace Episcopal

Miss Elizabeth Louise Hill daughter of Mr and Mrs Walter M Hill North street will marry Arnold Brewer Jr son of Mr and Mrs Arnold Brewer Boothbay Harbor at Grace Episcopal church Saturday at two. The reception will follow at the Hills home. The couple will reside in Boston where Mr Brewer studies at Burdett college. Mrs Elsie Small and daughter Nancy and Mrs Hollis Garey and daughter Marietta spent several days last week at the White Mountains.

Elizabeth Louise Hill Walter M. Hill North Street Arnold Brewer, Jr Arnold Brewer Boothbay Harbor Grace Episcopal Church Miss Hill Boston Brewer Burdett College Elsie Small Nancy Hollis Garey Marietta White Mountains

White Desmond Wedding Planned at St Marys Church

Miss Evelyn Mary White of West Bath will wed Albert Henry Desmond of this city at St Marys church on Saturday morning. A reception follows at the home of Miss White’s aunt, Mrs Frank Durant. Also, Mr and Mrs Harold G Hall of Yonkers are visiting Mrs Annie R Hall at 48 Bedford Street for a two week vacation.

Evelyn Mary White Herbert C. White West Bath Albert Henry Desmond Albert E. Desmond Mr. Desmond St. Mary's Church Miss White Frank Durant Censter Street Harold G. Hall Yonkers, N. Y Mr. Hall Annie R. Hall Bedford Street

Summer House Party Honoring Naval Dignitaries at Small Point

Capt and Mrs Russell S Hitchcock entertained a small group at their Summer home in Small Point on Saturday afternoon honoring Adm and Mrs Kent Hewitt and their daughter Mrs Leroy Taylor of Newport R I. Also invited were Mr and Mrs Carl Slyvester of Rio de Janeiro Rear Adm and Mrs Leigh Noyes and Mr and Mrs Henry Butler of Washington DC and Mr and Mrs Irving Roe and son Albert of Princeton New Jersey.

Russell S. Hitchcock USN Small Point Kent Hewitt Leroy Taylor Newport R. L Carl Slyvester Rio de Janeiro Leigh Noyes Henry Butler Washington, D. C Irving Roe Albert Princeton N. J

Family Returns Home After Atlantic Visit

Mrs. George Lennox and her daughter Agatha have returned to their home at 464 Middle Street after visiting Nova Scotia New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island.

George Lennox Agatha Middle Street Nova Scotia New Brunswick Prince Edward Island

Mrs Bagdikian Aid Meeting at Central Church

Mrs Paul Bagdikian will aid the Central church at her Montsweag Bay summer home Friday. Those attending will meet at the church at 10 a.m.

Paul Bagdikian Central Church Montsweag Bay

Miss Patricia Ames Returns to Viking Excursion Duties

Miss Patricia Ames of 12 Cherry Street resumes duties on the Viking excursion boat for the next two weeks after a summer employment period. The brief assignment covers ongoing passenger service and supervision aboard the vessel.

Patricia Ames Cherry Street

Ex Gov Sewall Tea at York Hall 15

Tea hosted by ex Governor Sewall and Mrs Sewall at York Hall 15 at four o clock. Several tickets sold to guests not wishing to play cards. Reservations available through Mrs Wilmer I Voorhees at 544 M and Mrs Joseph Mullaney at 1947.

Wilmer I. Voorhees Joseph Mullaney

Local Family Names Incomplete in Bedford Street Card

A fragment lists Staples, Donald Dwight and Donald L. Greene with Edward Green and Paul G. Hall’s parents, Adelbert Hall, and a 48 Bedford Street address. The text appears as a partial social or family notice with multiple names and an address.

Mrs Galen F Low and Daughter Visit in Chestnut Hill

Mrs Galen F Low and her daughter Jean from Chestnut Hill Mass arrived Saturday for a two week visit with Mrs Low’s mother Mrs Edward H Hartwell of 903 High street. Mr and Mrs Ralph O Dale of Somerville have returned after visiting Mr Dale’s county attorney and Mrs Ralph O Dale in Middle.

Galen F. Low Jean Chestnut Hill Mass Ralph O. Dale West Somerville Dale Middle Street

Morse Graduate Engaged to Lt James McGhee

Capt Roger Fenner McCall USN (retired) and Mrs McCall of Houston announce the engagement of their daughter June McCall to Lieut James Herbert McGhee USN. Miss McCall, valedictorian of Morse High School 1939, Duke University graduate, Theta sorority and Phi Beta Kappa, has worked in Washington at the World Bank. McGhee, son of Mr and Mrs Fred E McGhee of Jefferson Missouri, is a Missouri alumnus and Sigma Nu member, recently stationed at Corpus Christi after duty in Washington. A fall wedding is planned in Washington DC.

Roger Fenner McCall USN McCall Houston Texas June James Herbert McGhee McCalls Bedford Street Miss McCall Morse High School Duke University Kappa Alpha Theta Sorority Phi Beta Kappa Washington

Roundworm Control for Pigs Instructions

When pigs show slow growth and poor grain results, roundworm infestation is likely. To treat, mix one pound of sodium fluoride with 100 pounds of dry ground feed and give pigs all they will eat in a single day.

Radio Frequencies Must Be Fairly Presented to Public

The statement argues that radio frequencies are a public matter and should be overatized to ensure full opportunity for all sides to be fairly presented, emphasizing public interest and balanced discourse.

Reforestation Pace Predicts Four-Century Timeline

A current planting rate suggests reforestation will need about 400 years to restore forest cover. The projection highlights slow progress and emphasizes the scale of the restoration effort required to reach significant woodland gains.

Memorial Tablet Dedication at Beth Israel Synagogue

A bronze memorial tablet with 80 bulbs was dedicated at Beth Israel Synagogue honoring Morris and others. The service, conducted by Rabbi David Berent, included invocation, memorial sermon, and unveiling with contributions from out of town attendees and various family members and friends.

Beth Israel Synagogue Morris David Berent Lewiston Morris S. Povich Bernard Benjamin F. Mensh Nathan Marcia Abe Povich Larry Ronald Shirley Povich David Maurice Lynn Bernard Povich Washington, D. C Goldie Celia Harry E. Davis Ralph Lamport Alex Miller Portland

Five Islands Visitors From Massachusetts Enjoy Summer Week

A mix of Massachusetts residents including Mr and Mrs Robert Hodge and Elbridge Mains from Ma Mass visited Five Islands. Capt and Mrs Fredford and J L Henrikson with family returned to Everett after a Blake camp vacation. Lang of West Roxbury and Tilveau of Bath called on Nat Hasenfus at Harmon's Harbor while Albert Fuller and Mrs C A Hasenfus stayed at Marycliff. Two sons from New York occupied the Worrell cottage.

Robert Hodges Elbridge Mains Mass Fredford Blake Camp J. L. Henrickson Everett Et Lang West Roxbury Tilveau Bath Nat Hasenfus Harmon's Harbor Albert Fuller C. A. Hasenfus Marycliff Iwo Sons of New York Worrell Cottage

Bluefish Records Show North Carolina Vor Instances

Local fishing reports note several recorded bluefish events in North Carolina waters. Data indicate recurring sightings and catches by charter boats near the coast, with anglers reporting seasonal patterns and consistent coastal access points throughout the year.

North Carolina

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