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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1948
Page
3
The column records dozens of Bath area names including Elwell, Knight, Jewett, Moore, Aikenhead, Leavitt, Marr, Dant, Child, Shooker, Pushard, Huskins, Grover, Moulton, Stevens, Hartwell, Honsinger, MacNeil, Bedin, Hedin, and others. It mentions summer travels to West Point, Bay Point, and Popham Beach, hospital recovery of a child, and social visits, with several extended families noted across Bath and surrounding towns.
Mrs Mabel Dione of Derry New Hampshire is a guest of Mr and Mrs James Noftall at 15 Forest ready morning Mr and Mrs Noftall John and their daughter Betty and Mrs Dione left by motor for a trip through the White Mountains.
Mr and Mrs Milton C Trott entertained Friday at their High Street home. Guests learned they were celebrating their 33rd wedding anniversary with neighbors and friends in a quiet gathering.
Kenneth M. Chute served with the 577th Air Materiel Unit on Okinawa during World War II while enlisted in the Air Forces. He was stationed at Bath and assigned to the unit in the theater.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Mr and Mrs and a lobster related phrase with unclear context. no identifiable event, location, or names beyond generic references.
Ruth Sean of New aoe y and Ricareh WilliamsWilliams will be at the Bullider home to meet her parents Mr and Mrs Daniel Williams at Birch Point. Rev Samuel Young and his wife Barbara travel Friday for a wedding and will return to lead his pastorate after Bowdoin events with Mrs Paul Moore and Mrs Merton Snipe attending along with Jacqueline and Mrs Dudley Leavitt in Meadow.
Mrs. Josea Albee of Bolley street is staying two weeks in Manchester Ohio as a guest of former Bath residents Mr. and Mrs. W. Channing Shorey.
A note lists harbor locations including Saint Andrews St John and Frederickton New Brunswick and states they returned by way of Lakewood.
Mr and Mrs Ralph Hutchins and their son Paul of Park Street report a motor trip to Canada during their vacation.
A Groton group including Mr and Mrs Charles MacDonald and families visited Little Sebago Lake where Mr Conley is building a summer camp. Also noted is Loyal F Sewall returning to New York after a vacation with his family at their Small Point Beach summer home.
Mr and Mrs Bernard Mac Donald of Pleasant Street entertain their daughter and husband Avon Pratt and son Charles of East Millinocket, as well as Miss Elaine MacDonald from Portland. Mr and Mrs Moses Mills of Harwick Vermont arrive to visit Mr and Mrs Douglas Reil at their Hardings home.
Master Gary and Miss Janice White of Durham road Brunswick return home after a brief visit with Mr and Mrs Donald H Benson of Russell street. Mr and Mrs Fitzhugh Hardcastle and two children along with Mr Hardcastle's father Yellett Hardcastle of Philadelphia are spending a week at the Drake Cottage at Birch Point.
Mr and Mrs Frank Lemont along with daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs Arthur Young and children Roger and Gail of Washington street left Friday for a weekend at the Lemont cottage at Cameron's Point in Southport.
A fragment describes Reign L Blakeney with her aunt and Mr Blakeney on High Street attending a club meeting at a pres memorial Home. It mentions Bush weeks of celebration, a person who does not wear glasses and excels in sewing.
Mrs Philip T Larsen Sr and her son Edward of Whitinsyville Mass arrive for a several days visit with Mr and Mrs John W Smith and Mr and Mrs Donald H Benson of Russell Street.
Mr and Mrs Leighton Battles of Norwalk Connecticut stay with Mrs William Grevers and daughter Susan at their summer home near Norwalk. The fragment notes two neighbors in Nor.
Charles Vernal Robinson 19 of R F D 1 and Charles F Babine 19 of 35 West street have joined the Army Engineers. Robinson will report to Camp Kilmer New Jersey for training with Alaska service noted for Babine.
Miss Natalie Billings resumed duties in the office of the Central Maine Power Co. Monday morning following her vacation. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Gaudreau Jr. and sons Edward Jr. and Arthur of South Portland returned Monday afternoon after a week with Mr. Gaudreau Sr. of upper Washington Street. Miss Barbara Ann Fenderson of Milltown arrived for a visit with Mrs. Daniel L. Lord Jr. and family of Washington Street.
Thomas Warren Smith, son of Mrs. Lydia Baxter Gillette, is awarded an American Society of Naval Engineers scholarship. He graduated Morse High School in June and begins studies at Webb Institute of Naval Architecture and Engineering. Recent guests of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Merchant included Mrs. Emily Etheridge and Mr. and Mrs. Norman Ross.
Mr and Mrs Carl Rasmussen visit Wakefield Massachusetts family connections with Mrs Seika Wright Higgins at Five Islands. Donald C Alexander returns home to Camden after a month with grandparents in Five Islands. Frank B Nichols family tours Bar Harbor Cherryfield and St Andrews N B ending at Hotel Algonquin. Mrs Earl Twitchell née Pauline Hatch visits Washington Street relatives before returning home. Joe E Brown Bill Riggs Earl Patterson and Annette Bryant join Camden hosts at 40 Meadow Way for weekend visit.
Mr and Mrs Paul Tiemer and son Paul Jr arrive in Wilton Conn for a visit with Mrs Tiemer's sister Mr and Mrs William S Newell at Washington Street leaving behind hometown in Connecticut for weekend stay with relatives in the city.
Fragmentary text appeared from a family report with phrases like ate cee ay asint and Heery BS gon morning. Readers cannot derive a clear event or names from the unreadable segment.
A fragment mentions Samy of the Bronx and Staten Island area with a high street reference. The text is incomplete and does not specify a clear event, date, or organization.
Text notes family greetings and visitors including Alfred W Neal Rowe and G Waters. It mentions Ralph C Copeland and lengthy references to Pine street and Park street households with Mr and Mrs De Lane of Manchester hosting guests.
A son named William Gregory York was born Saturday to Mr and Mrs William York of Washington Street. He weighed seven pounds. Mrs York is the former June Varney, daughter of Mr and Mrs Chester Varney.
Reverend Joseph O Purdue preached at Clipper Sebasco Estates and Miss ERat Williams of Bath sang. Mr and Mrs Robert C Thompson and daughters of Wilmington Del returned home after visiting Mrs Thompson's relatives. Several local women attended a Cosmo Players party and the production of John Loves Mary at Boothbay Playhouse then drove to Boothbay Harbor.
Miss Mary Spear of Augusta visited her mother Mrs Parker M Spear alongside Pearl Ens Gerald Lewis Nelson USN son of Mrs L P Nelson of 1323 High St who reported to the Naval Air Technical Training Unit Glenview IL on July 19 1946 Nelson served in the Maritime Service during WWII. Lt General James H Doolittle and Mrs Doolittle joined Maj General Edward P C and Mrs Curtis at a Summer home in Small Point with a clambake for about 20 residents after attending the Small Point races.
Miss Dorothy E. Kocha ay clerk's office and Miss Marilyn Hart medical secretary at Bath Memorial Hospital enjoy vacations at Sea View in Old Orchard Beach. Marilyn Marr of Wollaston Mass and friend Shirley Cain of Wollaston visit Miss Marr's aunt and uncle Dr. and Mrs A A Stott on Park Street.
The item reports a local social gathering at the Small Paint Bekeh club linked to Mrs oe peeuition of South range over several days. It notes attendance and community participation with minimal details.
Rear Admiral and Mrs Claude A Gillette have returned to their Washington Street home after a visit. The note mentions their arrival and a brief update on their whereabouts.
Morse High graduates and numerous Bath area families are listed visiting relatives and spending weekends at camps and summer homes. Names include Morison Blaisdell Carpenter Glynn Troop Katz Stevens Thompson and others with travels to Pasadena Moosehead Beach York Beach and Samoset weekend gatherings.
Mr and Mrs Franklin Wright of Portland formerly of Bath returned home Monday evening. Mr Wright employed with Gannett Publishing Co in Portland is a former member of the Times staff for several years before accepting his present position. He took seen Moker to oat.
Mrs James J Saul and daughter Diana travel with Mrs Greenla Saul's brother to Virginia where Mrs Saul and Diana will visit and Mrs Lucien Saul. Mr Saul remains at home after news a big ship with him aboard the ship is the USS Theodore Roosevelt boiler fireman aboard the vessel.
Bath Sea Scouts sailed on Saturday and visited the life saving station at Popham. They worked on the Barracuda at MacDonald’s boat yard and plan future trips learned seamanship. The group invites local boys 15 and older to sign up at MacDonald’s yard on Monday evenings.
Master Edward L. Gaudreau III celebrated his eighth birthday at his grandparents’ home on upper Washington Street with friends aged four to six. Outdoor games and a peanut hunt entertained guests, followed by cake and ice cream, gifts on the porch, and decorative pink and white motifs.
Large list of applicants will sit Civil Service Carrier Registrar exams at Morsey School on Saturday at 8 30. Candidates must be 18 or older and under 50 to be eligible. Bath post office announces qualifications and examination details. applicants should complete their applications for entry.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention individuals including G. Stevens Paul and Norma Wallace of West, with scattered references to Austin and Massachusetts. The readable fragments do not form a complete coherent item.
Dr Paul G Bagdikian of 155 Oak Street held an open house on a Wednesday afternoon to celebrate his and Mrs Bagdikian’s silver wedding anniversary. A large display of silver and telegrams from friends decorated the event attended by local and out of town guests including Anita Bagdikian and Mrs LeRoy Greenlaw. The couple, married August 18 1923 in Brighton MA, have lived in Bath 24 years and are active in Central Church and Masonic circles.
A North Anson family hosts a visit from Arthur Rowe and relatives, while Belmont visitors stay at a cottage. Gardiner guests from Clarence Mackanan and others from Elmira and Middicoro gather, with multiple extended families and friends noted in town.
Unclear text describes Byrd party members from Maine having lunch with someone named Margaret Chase and Jor Brew ster, with a mention of a schedule preventing attendance. The damaged fragment hints at visits and social meals during a campaign or travel.
Mrs Iza B Knight, longtime resident and library enthusiast, died recently. Funeral services were held Tuesday in Bath. she remained devoted to the town after her husband’s death, living with Misses ae and Carle St Stevens.
Mr and Mrs Dean Gow of Medford Massachusetts returned after a week with Mr Bernard Pratt Sr at their Sabine cottage. Mr and Mrs Emery Freeman and daughter Sally summering at Foster Point cottage visited friends. Mrs Fred J Jones and daughter Pamela Sue Lisbon Falls were at the scene of a long road home near Memorial Hospital.
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