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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1942

Page

6

Donald Merrill Page Celebrates First Birthday

Y Society and Clubs notes report Donald Merrill Page son of Mr and Mrs Donald T Page of 30 Alton street Portland celebrated his first birthday last week with 17 guests including grandmothers Mrs Jason A Merrill and Mrs Marius H Page. Also in attendance were Mrs Wesley Belanger and children Helena and Wesley Jr of Portland formerly Bath, while Mrs Page stays in Portland visiting her son and daughter-in-law formerly Miss Leah Merrill of Bath. Other items mention various local residents traveling or visiting relatives in Bangor Bath Bath area and New London with brief notes on vacations and work.

Donald Merrill Page Donald T. Page Alton Street Portland Jason A. Merrill Marius H. Page Wesley Marco Helena Wesley, Jr Bath

Captain Daugherty Visits At Fort Devens Homecoming

Captain John F. Daugherty C on duty at the new 1000 bed New Section hospital Fort Devens Mass is at home a few days visiting his parents Mr and Mrs Daniel T Daugherty.

John F. Daugherty Fort Devens Mass Daniel T. Daugherty

Bath area residents on short vacations and visits

Mr and Mrs Gilbert Fowles and daughter Iva Ethel Faucher travel during two week Bath Iron Works vacation passing Portland by train. Miss Martha Blanchard of Washington DC returns home after a week at Sebasco Estates. Miss Rita Gallant returns home after visiting her sister Mrs Alfred Smith of New York. Miss Patricia Webster leaves to visit Mrs John Johnson Jr in Portland. Mrs Asa D Oliver leaves to spend two weeks with sister Mrs Helen Hawkins in Cambridge. Mrs James Bowman of New York arrives in Bath where her husband Chief Petty Officer Bowman is stationed.

Gilbert Fowles Iva Ethel Faucher Hich Street Martha Blanchard Washington, D. C Sebasco Estates Rita Gallant Floral Street Alfred Smith New York Asa D. Oliver Washington Street Helen Hawkins Cambridge James Bowman New York City Bath Bowman Louise Glemseh Seebasco Estates

Hart and Gilley File Marriage Intentions

Walter Earl Hart Jr of 184 Middle street and Miss Mary C. Gilley RN of 85 Dummer street filed marriage intentions in the City Clerk’s office. Hart is a machinist's helper, son of Walter Earl Hart and the late Mrs. Hart, while Gilley is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Maynard H. Gilley of Augusta.

Walter Earl Hart, Jr Middle Street Mary C. Gilley R. N Dummer Street Hart Walter Earl Hart Miss Gilley Maynard H. Gilley Augusta

Miss Eleanor Kerr Returns After Visit to Day's Ferry

Miss Eleanor Kerr of Bren Mawr Pennsylvania returns home after a three week visit with Mr and Mrs Ralph H Bowers at Day's Ferry.

Eleanor Kerr Bren Mawr Ralph H. Bowers Day's Ferry

Mrs Kirkpatrick and Elaine Go to Revere for Father’s Illness

Mrs Ivan Kirkpatrick and her daughter Elaine travel from 995 Middle Street to Revere Massachusetts to visit Set John Starkey, a member of the Revere Police Force, due to his critical illness.

Ivan Kirkpatrick Elaine Middle Street Revere Mass Kirkpatrick Set John Starkey

Duleys Celebrate Silver Wedding Anniversary in Thomaston

Mr and Mrs William Duley of Middle street and Mr and Mrs William Johnson of Brunswick attended to honor Mrs Duleys sister and her husband Mr and Mrs Tovia Johnson at their Thomaston home Tuesday of last week. Mrs Johnson cut a decorated cake as gifts including a chest of sterling silver were presented. The Johnsons wed August 10 1917 at the bride parents home in Thomaston and have mostly lived there while Mr Johnson works at Bath Iron Works.

William H. Duley Middle Street William Johnson Brunswick Erick Harjula Thomaston

Belmont Woman Guests Worcester Woman of Weeks Street

Mrs Helen Sharron of Belmont Mass guests Mrs Wellington A Moore of Weeks street. Sharron formerly Miss Helen Totman of Bath moved to Massachusetts after Morse high school graduation. P F C William Milliken stationed at Jackson Army Air Base Mississippi and Third Class Petty Officer Charles Milliken at Floyd Bennett Air Base New York visit their parents at 133 Oak Street. Mrs Joseph Cass RN of North street visits Moncton New Brunswick with her parents. Miss Emma Clement of Springfield Mass left after a week with cousin Mrs E Melvin Pratt 53 Spring Street.

Helen Sharron Belmont Mass Wellington A. Moore Weeks Street P. F. C. William Milliken Jackson Army Air Base Jackson Miss Charles Milliken U. S. Naval Air Base Floyd Bennett Air Base New York Mrs. C. S. Milliken Oak Street Joseph Cass R. N North Street Moncton, N. B Mrs. Bowden Emma Clement Springfield E. Melvin Pratt Spring Street

Brunswick Social Notes Mention Several Local Families

Mrs. Fred Alexander and her sister Frances McKenney of 29 Washington pass Thursday in Brunswick with relatives. Mr and Mrs Silas M Oliver of North street will spend fall and winter with their son and daughter in Bath. Mr Callan of Bath plans to move his family into their new home by Sept 1. Mr and Mrs Edward Page of 21 Corliss street return from a vacation at the White Mountains and Old Orchard Beach. Mr and Mrs Archie Seekins and daughter Judith of Cape Elizabeth visit Mr Seekins parents on Washington street and Mrs Seekins’ parents, the Carleton W Lowell household.

Fred Alexander Frances McKenney Washington Street Brunswick Silas M. Oliver North Street James Callan Bath Inlaw William Oliver Callan Oaxhurst Dairy Edward Page Corliss Street White Mountains Old Orchard Beach Safford Cottage Rockhaven Archie L. Seekins Judith Cape Elizabeth Seekins Ralph Seekins Seekin Carleton W. Lowell Royce C. Crowley Corliss Middle Street Eastport

Oliver family returns from Boston area funeral visit

Mr and Mrs Thomas with Oliver and children Leanne and Thom as Jr returned Thursday evening to Kittery after visiting Mrs Oliver's parents at 283 Center street Mrs Oliver and the children had been there since Saturday Mr Oliver came to act as bearer at the funeral of Mrs Emma M Knowlton Mrs Oliver's aunt held Thursday afternoon

Thomas Oliver Leanne and Thomas, Jr Kittery William N. Harvie Center Street

Mrs Chaney Visits San Francisco to Meet Granddaughter

Mrs. Marion Chaney left Meadow Way to spend the winter in San Francisco with her daughter Mrs. John Kish. Kish, formerly Mildred Chaney, has lived there six years. This is the first time Mrs. Chaney will see granddaughter Katherine Kish since infancy. Before leaving she stayed with her sister Mrs. John B. Downey in Wiscasset.

Marion Chaney Merle Chaney Meadow Way San Francisco Cal John Kish

Mrs Carver and Daughters Return From Scarboro Visit

Mrs Richard Carver and her daughters Jean and Patty of Dummerstreet have returned from Scarboro where they visited Mrs Park Saxton, the sister of Mrs Carver.

Richard Carver Jean and Patty Dummerstreet Scarboro Mrs. Carver Park Saxton

Mr and Mrs Rowe Tour Sabine with Stevens at Hewitt Cottage

Mr and Mrs Alfred J Rowe of Middle Street left Wednesday of last week for Sabine to spend the rest of the week as guests of Mr and Mrs Wendell Stevens at the Hewitt cottage.

Alfred J. Rowe Middle Street Sabine Wendell Stevens Hewitt Cottage

Arlington couple visits cousin during vacation stay

Mr. and Mrs. Harold Roberts of Arlington Virginia arrived Saturday to visit Mrs. Roberts' cousin Mrs. Fred May on Pine Street during Mrs. Roberts' vacation from Washington.

Harold Roberts Arlington, Va

Mrs Dale Returns from Salem and Marblehead Visit

Mrs Ralph O Dale of Middle Street returns from a visit to Salem and Marblehead Massachusetts with her son Ralph O Dale Jr. who works as a research engineer at Hygrade Sylvanus Corp. in Marblehead.

Ralph O. Dale Middlestreet Salem Marblehead Mass Ralph O Dale Jr The Hygrade Sylvanus Corp

Mrs Laney Returns Home After Short Visit

Mrs Donald Laney of Hallo well returned to her home Friday after spending a few days with her husband who is employed here.

Donald Laney Hallowell Clyde Segars Boston

Local Social Roundup of Summer Visits

Mr and Mrs C A Hinkle of Brookline Massachusetts who are spending the Summer at Small Point returned to their home Friday for a short visit. Mrs William Mellvane of Boston returned to her home Friday after a week with her mother Mrs John Johnson 702 Middle street. Miss Lillian Johnson of Jackson Heights New York returned to her home Friday after a week with Miss Stella Dolloff 1313 Washington street. Mrs Walter J Antiker of Cape Elizabeth returned to her Parter passing a days with her mother Mrs John W Scott 20 Garden street.

Jayne Washabaugh New London Conn Martin Goodwin Concord N. H Cox's Head William MeIlvane Boston John Johnson Middle Street Lillian Johnson Jackson Heights N. Y Stella Dolloff Washington Street Walter J. Antiker Cape Elizabeth Parter John W. Scott Garden Street Ross Gannon Wellesley Mass Kennebher Point Fred Parkhurst Sandra Nancy Pankhurst Estella Comeau Spring Street

Mrs Avery Dies in Portland Visit at Maine General

Mrs Donald Avery aged 49 of Meadow Way died Friday in Portland while visiting her daughter Beatrice Avery a patient at Maine General hospital. Beatrice Avery may be home next week.

Donald Avery Meadow Way Portland Miss Beatrice Avery Maine General Hospital Miss Avery

Birthday party for Master Everett Adams in Bath

Master Everett Adams aged four celebrated his birthday on August 18 with a party on the screened porch. Guests included Mrs. William Kelley and sons, Mrs. Henry Mank and Judith and Donald, and others from Bath and Topsham. Visiting relatives and hospital patients are noted, including Mrs. Bartlett and patients at Memorial Hospital.

Everett Adams Norman Adams Andrews Road Everett William Kelley Donald Peter Henry Mank Judith Joseph Mullaney Patricia Sally Anita Deering Clyde Pingree Judith Pingree Patty Smith Scott Morse Jr Patricia Morse Herbert Pierce Charles All Bath Paul Sherman Gail Topsham

Local Family News and Health Update in Brunswick

Mr and Mrs Fred Sterling and son Peter of Middlestreet return from a week in Wellesley Hills Massachusetts with Mrs Sterling s relatives. Robert Gannon son of Mr and Mrs Louis A Gannon leaves for St Johnsbury Vermont to spend the weekend. Henry Powers son of Mr and Mrs H Martin Powers of upper Washington street is a patient at Brunswick Hospital after a tonsillectomy.

Fred Sterling Peter Middlestreet Wellesley Hills Mass Robert Gannon Louis A. Gannon St. Johnsbury Henry Powers H. Martin Powers Upper Washington Street Brunswick Hospital

Miss Jennie Trail Returns From Frederickton Vacation

Miss Jennie Trail R N of Memorial hospital staff has returned from Frederickton New Brunswick where she spent her vacation with her parents Mr and Mrs Arnold Trail.

Jennie Trail R. N Memorial Hospital Frederickton N. B Mrs Arnold Trail

Dietician Mrs. Sedgwick to Join Bath Memorial Hospital

Mrs Brewster G Sedgwick formerly with Winchester Hospital Massachusetts will start as dietician at Memorial Hospital Bath September 1 19xx She will live with her parents Attorney and Mrs Ralph O Dale of Middle Street Her husband serves in the U S Army Medical Corps

Brewster G. Sedgwick Winchester Hospital Winchester Mass Bath Memorial Hospital Ralph O. Dale Middle Street Medical Corp U. S. Army

Bath residents take vacations and guests visit

Mr. and Mrs. Henry Rogers of Bluff Road returned from Old Orchard Beach where Rogers enjoyed a Bath Iron Works vacation week. Their daughter Henrietta stayed with grandparents on Floral Street. Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Smith of 1240 High Street left for Georges Lake Liberty for a week as Smith is on vacation from Bath Iron Works. Weekend guests include Mr. and Mrs. Louise A. Gannon from East St. Johnsbury newly moved to Bath.

Henry Rogers Bluff Road Old Orchard Beach Mr. Rogers Bath Iron Works Henrietta Mrs. Henry Carlton Floral Street Raymond Smith High Street Georges Lake Liberty Smith Louise A. Gannon Milan Street Bath East St. Johnsbury

Mrs Taylor Leaves for Melrose Visit in Mass

Mrs W H H Taylor of Phil lips departed Friday for Melrose Massachusetts to visit relatives she had been staying with her daughter Mrs Herbert Lemont at 964 Washington Street during the stay

W. H. H. Taylor Phillips Melrose Mass Herbert Lemont Washington Street

Pray Family Returns From Visit in Arrowsic

Mrs Andrew T Pray and her daughters Constance and Phyllis of Providence R 1 returned home Friday after two weeks with Mrs Pray's parents Mr and Mrs Ibra Lawrence of Arrowsic.

Andrew T. Pray Constance Phyllis Providence, R. 1

Local residents take short trips and visits

Mrs. F D Keene of 82 Pine Street left Friday for a few days in Boston. Mrs L B Blachly of Washington DC returned home Friday after two months at Wynburg. Mrs J Frank Hunt and daughter Joan of 50 Lemont Street went to Portland Friday to see Bambi. Miss Mildred Bailey of Auburn arrived Friday to spend the weekend with Mrs W C Shorey of 2 Bailey Street.

F. D. Keene Pine Street Boston J. Frank Hunt Joan Lemont Street Portland Bambi Mildred Bailey Auburn W. Channing Shorey Bailey Street

Misses Clark and Coupa Visit Sebasco Lodge Guests

The Misses Mary Clark and Betty and Kay Coupa of Brook Lyon New York arrived Friday to spend a week at Sebasco Lodge. Mrs. Mary Flewelling returns to Bangor after a few days with her daughter and husband Milford Y Lewis at Brigham's Cove.

Mary Clark Betty and Kay Coupa Brooklyon N. Y Sebasco Lodge Mary Flewelling Bangor Milford Y. Lewis Brigham’s Cove

Promoted Lieutenant Ross attends Quartermaster Officers School

Rodney E. Ross Jr son of Mr and Mrs Ross of High Street has been promoted to First Lieutenant. He moved from Camp Shelby Mississippi to Camp Lee Virginia where he attends the Quartermaster Officers School. Invitations have been issued for the marriage of Dorothy Evelyn Cushing to Robert Kendall Webber at Mattapan Baptist Church Milton Massachusetts. Webber son of Rev and Mrs A Bernard Webber of Milton will officiate. He is a Tremont Temple assistant pastor and former Mattapan pastor. Mrs John McInnes of Washington Street visits Small Point Beach. Miss Elizabeth Pattee of Boston summering at Small Point Beach will teach landscape architecture at Lothrop School this fall.

Rodney E. Ross, Jr Rodney E. Ross High Street Lieut. Ross Camp Shelby Miss Camp Lee Quartermaster Officers School Albert Stanley Cushing Dorothy Evelyn Robert Kendall Webber Mattapan Baptist Church Milton Mass Webber A. Bernard Webber Annie N. Knight Bath Ruel T. Knight Washington Street Tremont Temple Boston Elizabeth Pattee Small Point Beach Pattee Lothrop School

Mrs Hoggard, Harris grandmothers leave for Wilmington

Mrs. John T. Hoggard of Wilmington North Carolina and her grandchildren Elizabeth and Virginia Harris of Charleston South Carolina departed Tuesday for Wilmington after meeting John H. Hyde and Mrs. Edmund A. Hoggard at Elmhurst.

John T. Hoggard Wilmington N. C Elizabeth Virginia Harris Charleston S. C John H. Hyde Edmund A. Hoggard Elmhurst

Birthday Salute For Charles Crosby At Thayer Home

Charles Crosby celebrated his 80th birthday at the Western avenue home of his daughter Mrs. Walter Thayer. A large gathering attended including family members and neighbors, with music and refreshments to mark the occasion. Crosby remains active as a carpenter despite his age. Mrs. Catherine Hoover returned from a three week vacation with Mr. George C. Minard in Bath, and Mrs. Minard will visit Arlington before returning home. Mrs. Edward Erickson of North Street Court left Friday for a two week visit with her brother Ernest Hathaway in Pepperell, Mass.

Catherine Hoover Arlington Heights Mass George C. Minard High Street Charles Crosby Walter Thayer Western Avenue Crosby Thayer Freeman Crosby Stephen Crosby George Darrah George Melzard Charles Stacey Grace Flora Madelyn Elsie Thayer George Cobb Madelyn Stacey Auburn Edward Erickson North Street Court Ernest Hathaway Pepperell John Trask Robert Roberta Edward Central Avenue Manuay Rb. Trask As Farrow Lowell Walter O. Darby Earl F. Darby Marshall Avenue Apette Carnegie Institute of Technology Pittsburgh

Mrs C Harding Ayer and family visit ends in Newton

Mrs C Harding Ayer and her children return to Newton Massachusetts after two months visiting relatives in Maine. They are joined by Ayer's sister Mrs D L Dionne and Mr Dionne of Lewiston who plan a week’s visit. Also returning are Mr and Mrs Ole Skarstein and son Raymond of Brooklyn after two weeks with Skarstein sisters. Others from Bath include Mrs H Ravn and her brother B Skarstein and Mrs Skarstein. Raymond H Trott of Providence Rhode Island spends two weeks vacationing with Mrs Trott at their Small Point Beach summer home.

C. Harding Ayer Newton Mass Maine Mr. Ayer D. L. Dionne Mr. Dionne Lewiston Ole Skarstein Raymond Brooklyn N. Y Raymond H. Trott Providence, R. L Mrs. Trott Small Point Beach Art Charles B. Rugg Boston Ummer

Local residents vacation returns and travel notes

Mr. and Mrs. Frederick A. Lovell Jr of Front Street return from a Popham vacation at Stanley Hyde’s new camp. Mr. and Mrs. Everett G White and children of 217 High Street enjoy a week at Tripp Lake while Mr White serves as assistant foreman in Bath Iron Works shipfitting. Mrs. Gilbert Young of 194 North Street returns from Lewiston where she was a patient at Central Maine General Hospital.

Frederick A. Lovell, Jr Front Street Popham Stanley Hyde Everett G. White Donald and Nancy Jean High Street Tripp Lake Mr. White Bath Iron Works Corp Gilbert Young North Street Lewiston Central Maine General Hospital

Brunswick social guests include four ladies at Nesbitt home

Mrs. Rose Talbot Mrs. Rose St. Pierre Miss Loretta Curran and Mrs. Josephine Bennett were Thursday guests of Mrs. James Nesbitt of Brunswick.

Rose Talbot Rose St. Pierre Loretta Curran Josephine Bennett James Nesbitt Brunswick

Bath National Bank Aide Takes Annual Vacation

Dunlap Hatch assistant treasurer of the Bath National Bank is on his annual vacation. Miss Louise Babine returns home after a three week visit with cousins in Bridgeport Connecticut. She toured area broadcasts and celebrated her fifteenth birthday with a supper in Bridgeport.

Dunlap Hatch The Bath National Bank Louise Babine Middle Street Irene Gallant Lorraine Surette Bridgeport Conn Broadcasting Howland Allan Spear Bath Savings Institution

Sergeant Butler on Brief Furlough at Fort Preble

Sgt. Martin Butler of the United States Army, stationed at Fort Preble Portland Harbor, is spending a few days of furlough with his sister Mrs. Walter James.

Sgt Martin Butler U.S. A Fort Preble Portland Harbor Walter James

Weekend visit highlights local social contacts

Miss Barbara Poe, Miss Patricia Webster and Milford Libby spent the weekend in Portland visiting Mrs. John Johnson, formerly of Bath. Mrs. Elmer I Eldridge of Dummer Street returned from Orono after visiting her daughter Miss Laura Eldridge, librarian at the Orono Library. Miss Anniebelle Cutting of Brookline and Miss Ruth Jordan of West Roxbury, guests of Mrs Alfie Jacobs in York Street, have returned home.

Barbara Poe Patricia Webster Milford Libby Portland John Johnson Bath Elmer I. Eldridge Dummerstreet Orono Laura Eldridge Miss Eldridge Anniebelle Cutting Brookline Mass Ruth Jordan West Roxbury Miss Jordan Alfie Jacobs York Street Barbara Hopkins

Local Residents Visit In Maine Towns

Mr and Mrs Robert Milliken of Plant Street stayed overnight with friends in Cape Elizabeth. Mrs Albert W Flint 2nd of South Portland returned from a visit with her father Warren Munsey of York Street. Mr and Mrs Roy Francis of Bedford Street hosted Mr and Mrs Frank Francis of Auburn. Asa Hathorne of Woolwich is a patient at Memorial Hospital.

Mayland Genther Bedford Road The Memorial Hospital Robert Milliken Plant Street Cape Elizabeth Albert W. Flint South Portland Warren Munsey York Street Roy Francis Bedford Street Francis Frank Francis Auburn Asa Hathorne Woolwich

Nickerson Girl Scout returns from four week outing

Miss Norma Jean Nickerson daughter of Mr and Mrs Sanford B Nickerson of Park Street has completed a four weeks outing at Camp Wakaiki in Oxford a Girl Scout camp and returned home Sunday.

Norma Jean Nickerson Sanford B. Nickerson Park Street Wakaiki Oxford

City Treasurer and Mrs Young Visit South Harpswell Family

City Treasurer and Mrs Don ald Young of Front Street traveled Saturday to South Harpswell to visit Mr Youngs sister Mrs Benjamin Haggett and her son Benjamin Haggett Jr of East Orange New Jersey. Miss Esther Drummond a French and English teacher at Walter H Gardiner high Bucksport finishes Sears Roebuck duties this week after employment in the order office since June.

Donald Young Front Street South Harpswell Mr. Young Benjamin Haggett Benjamin Haggett, Jr East Orange N. J Esther Drummond Walter H. Gardiner Bucksport Sears & Roebuck

Mrs Dowds to Visit Portland After Week in Montclair

Mrs Samuel C Dowds of Montclair New Jersey will spend a week with her sister Mrs Rodney Upham and Mr Upham in Portland before returning home On the trip she will be joined by visits from relatives and acquaintances including Mrs Justin Wayne who attended Fall millinery shows in New York City and plans a September Fall showing at her home Ensign George W Merck and Mrs Merck left for Boston for a week while Mrs Edward H Bennett of Lake Forest Illinois has been visiting and returned home

Samuel C. Dowds Montclair N. J Homer Potter Potter Washburn Street Portland Rodney Upham Upham Justin Wayne New York City John Frederic Lily Dache Sally Victor Ensign George W. Merck Boston Ensign Merck Bath Edward H. Bennett Lake Forest Ill

Two Maine families at Snow Pond and Fort Devens

Edward Morse and Hilton Libby with their families are visiting relatives at a cottage on Snow Pond in Oakland. Sgt. Emerson P. Webster returns to Fort Devens after a weekend with his family, while Mrs. Webster and cousin Nancy Little go back to Boothbay.

Edward Morse Otis Morse Corliss Street Hilton Libby Harry L. Libby High Street Emerson P. Webster Fort Devens Webster Center Street Mrs. Webster Nancy Little Boothbay Sgt. Webster

Hartford Insurance Clerk Returns Home on Vacation

Miss Bessie Bowie of Hartford employed for years in a large insurance office arrives for vacation with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Fred A. Bowie of Drummond Street and her sister Mrs. Nelson Rice of Sagadahoc Ferry. Mrs. R. T. Willard of Providence visited Hall's Inn in Woolwich with her sister Mrs. Clarence A. Tanner and then returned home Saturday.

Bessie Bowie Hartford, Conn Fred A. Bowie Drummond Street Nelson Rice Sagadahoe Ferry R. T. Willard Providence, R. I Hall’s Inn Woolwich Clarence A. Tanner

Miss Jennie Middleton Visits Family in Fitchburg Mass

Miss Jennie Middleton of 42 Middle street leaves Saturday for Fitchburg to spend the weekend with her uncle and aunt Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Rumley and her grandmother Mrs. Mary Middleton. Also arriving to visit Mrs. Benjamin Blagdon’s daughter Olive Blagdon Paul are Betty Ann and Bruce Paul from Squantum.

Jennie Middleton Middle Street Fitchburg, Mass Alfred Rumley Mary Middleton Chauncey Paul Betty Ann Bruce Squantum Mass Paul Benjamin Blagdon Wiscasset Olive Blagdon Bath William W. Robinson Center Street

Miss Alma Fifield Leaves Scarborough Post for Cony High

Miss Alma Fifield of Brewer will leave the Scarborough office after completing duties there and visit Brewer with her father. She has taught history at Cony High School in Augusta and is a University of Maine graduate living with Mr and Mrs Norman Drummond of Arrowsic for the summer.

Alma Fifield Brewer Scars Ochuck Fifield Norman Drummond Arrowsie Cony High School Augusta University of Maine

Local residents take summer time trips and changes

A string of Bath area residents and visitors are noted with weekend escapes and travels. Mr. and Mrs. Brownell, Mrs. Hill, and Miss Dowling head to Lakewood, Panther Pond, and Portland for short vacations while Stanley Hatch resigns from Lewiston to join Bath Iron Works. Several families, including the Goodwins, Crowley family, and the Davises, visit relatives and time away in Boston, Quincy, Eastport, and Melrose.

Port Machinist and Mrs Kanon Leave for New York City

Clarence Oliver at Maine Eye and Ear Infirmary reports that Port Machinist John Kanon of the U S N and Mrs Kanon left Monday for New York City.

John Kanon

Mrs Hagan and daughter visit relatives in Maine

Mrs T M Hagan and her daughter Mrs Harry Carlisle of Georgetown left Monday to spend a week with Mrs Hagan's nephew Eugene Coleman and Mrs Coleman at Knubble Light Cape Neddick where Mr Coleman is right. Mrs Donald Bowden of 1 Palmer Street also left Monday to spend a few days in Boston.

T. M. Hagan Harry Carlisle Georgetown Donald Bowden Palmer Street Boston A. A. Stott Charlotte Wyman Edna Mae Parker House

Brothers Andrews Return From Camp Hinds

Frederick and Richard Andrews, sons of Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Andrews, returned from a month at Camp Hinds in Raymond where they attended Boy Scout activities and earned experience.

Frederick and Richard Andrews E. R. Andrews Camp Hinds Raymond

Summer traveler notices and departures around Bath

Local residents and visitors from Bath and surrounding towns left on Monday for Boston and other destinations. Families and individuals from Five Islands to Seabag o Lake, Old Orchard, and Portland were reported taking summer visits, vacations, or returning to resume studies or work.

Briggs Couple Visit Bath Area Then Move to Popham Beach

Mr and Mrs William Briggs formerly of Bath are weeking in the city with Mr and Mrs Frank J Jones of Russell Street and at the Jones cottage at Popham Beach Briggs who once led welding at the Todd Bath yard has been promoted to welding engineer for both Todd Bath and South Portland yards

William Briggs Bath Frank J. Jones Russell Street Jones Cottage Popham Beach Briggs Todd-Bath South _Portland

Past Ladies' Club of Myrtle Lodge Meets Monday Night

The Past Ladies' Club of Myrtle Lodge No. 8 United Order of the Irene' of Love held a regular meeting Monday evening at West Bath home of Mrs. Warren K. Davis. Hostess Mrs. Jennie G. Oliver presided in absence of President Milton Savage. Twelve members and one guest attended. Cards followed reports with prizes awarded in various games. Refreshments served. The next meeting is scheduled for Sept 28 in West Bath at Mrs. Walter Kingsbury's home.

Myrtle Lodge U. O West Bath Warren K. Davis Jennie G. Oliver H. Hunt Ess Davis Bertha Ward Oliver Milton Savage John Amos F. Perry Walter Kingsbury Perry Emma Daley Howard Blake Wilfred W. Chaney Melville B. Clark Fred. Curtis W. Frank Higgins Charles O. Nelson Seth Stewart

Miss Edna Wright Birthday Party Celebrated

Miss Edna Wright daughter of Mr and Mrs Holden C Wright 206 Middle Street celebrated her tenth birthday Saturday afternoon with a surprise party at Mrs Clyde Caton 176 Middle Games were played and refreshments of ice cream candy and cake were served by Mrs Caton Mrs Walter Hart Mrs Wright and Mrs Hildred Smith Many gifts were received Attendees included Char y and Frederick Pushard Richard Pushard Louis Martha and Louis Jr Stone Neal Hart Charles Robenson Dora Han Lynne and Merry Wright Jeannette King Mary Laura and Agnes Cressy and Albert Ang Mary Caton

Edna Wright Holden C. Wright Middle Street Clyde Caton Caton Walter Hart Wright Hildred Smith Chary Frederick Pushard Richard Pushard Louis Martha

Notes of Interest and Local Notices From Bath Area

Sugar ration stamp No 8 takes effect Saturday and will be valid until Oct 31 the longest period yet. Stamp No 6 and bonus No 7 lose value after Saturday night. Stamp 8 allows five pounds of sugar. Joseph R Durton of Woolwich finds luck with four and seven leaf clovers. Central Church Men’s club clambake at Roe Hill Inn West Bath Thursday tickets from Kardie S. Jackson or Edward A. Cunning. ball game Sain and Sinners, dancing, cards. bake starts 6 30. Goodwill Club supper plans canceled. club to serve a future date. Administer examinations for Maine State normal schools to be held Saturday in City Hall Bath not Morse High School due to repairs. Exams at 9 a.m. Edward T Kelley of 1 Front Street Bath paid costs in Lewiston court for driving without a license.

Central Church Men’s Club Roe Hill Inn West Bath Kardie S. Jackson Edward A. Cunnings Maine State City Ha Morse High School A.m Lewisty Sun Edward T. Kelley Front Street Bath Lewiston

Gardiner wedding party off to Lincoln guests

Mr and Mrs Forrect C Legard with daughters Barbara Fred and Rena and guest Mrs Sheila Nicholson of Lincol passed Friday in Gardiner with Mrs Marjorie Christian. Nicholson who has been a guest of Barbara Legard for two weeks returns home Saturday accompanied by her hostess who will continue a week with her guest.

Forrect C. Legard Barbara Fred Rena Sheila Nicholson Lincol Gardiner Marjorie Christian Mi Nicholson Babara Legard

Mrs Griffin Leaves for Chicago to Rejoin Her Husband

Mrs. Fred Griffin, visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Day Dickson at 1033 Washington Street, left Monday for Chicago to reunite with her husband FE Gene Griffin USNR. The brief notice notes her two week stay with relatives and travel to join her spouse aboard naval reserve service duties.

Fred Griffin Day Dickson Washington Stree Chicago FE Gene Griffin U.S.N.R

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