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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1952

Page

3

Reunion and personal notes feature Maine families

A large gathering at a Wiscasset home drew 126 boys and many relatives from Maine and nearby states. The card also lists guests and locals visiting, vacations, births, moves, and job changes in Alna, Bath, Cambridge, Gloucester, Hampden, Laconia, Lewiston, Me chanic Falls, Wollaston, West Newton, and other towns. The items include a birthday, home renovations, and a new birth at Miles Memorial Hospital.

Wiscasset Hattie A. Tarr Edith L. Er Wollaston Mass Gertrude Menchin Win- Ry Mass Thomas E Cambridge Marion R. Frost Mechanic Falls Hermon Dyer Sxee Judith Hampden Walter D. Dyer Terry Walter Eddie Laconia N. H Walter W. Adams Carol Ann Bath Byron A. Adams Wayne and Neal Frank B. Adams Frank Philip Edith A. Miller Bath Road New York Egbert Sewall Providence R. I Boylston Hutchins Ile Maine Sport Lubec Edgar Wall Sullivan William Burton Horse Neck Beach Conn Clifton Munsey Eldena Gertrude Dorr Bay View Great Neck Ich

Allan Fifield Observes Birthday Party on Lawn

Allan Fifield, son of Mr. and Mrs. Nimard Fifield, celebrated his fifth birthday with a Saturday lawn party for friends. Guests included Nelson Brown and many others as games, music, cake, ice cream, and candy were enjoyed on the lawn.

Alan Fifield Nimard Fifield Heath Lane Nelson Brown Donna Diane Mary Elaine Dorr Linda Simard Carmaleta McLennan Terry Reardon Kay Huey Roberson Robbie Ricks Patricia Biges Sally and Fraser Michael Coombs Jackie Millington Aron Jubbs Sue Betsy Linda Hudson Jan Smith Delores Brown Vallidon Southerland

Edward Murphy Returns to Bath Memorial Hospital

Edward Murphy of Willow Street resumes duties at Bath Memorial Hospital following a two week vacation spent with friends in Bridgeport Conn Kearney Harrison and Newark New Jersey.

Edward Murphy Willowstreet Bath Memorial Hospital Bridgeport Conn Kearney, Harrison and Newark N. J

Wiscasset婚礼: Lois Ellen Nason weds Richard L Nason in autumn ceremony

Lois Ellen Nason daughter of Mrs. Ernest W. and the late Mr. Nason wed Richard L. Nason of Wiscasset in a ceremony at the family home altar decorated with white flowers and candelabrum. Attendants wore dark blue bouffant net dresses. A reception followed with family members assisting. The couple plans a wedding trip, traveling in a charcoal gray suit for the bride.

Lois Ellen Ernest W Mr. Nason W. Colby Chantilly Barbara P. Shirt Scituate Mass Marie M. Colby Janice I. Metcalf Wiscasset Maid of Honor Richard L. Nason Wiscas Ernest W. Colby Lorimer S. Thomas Thomas Wiscasset Academy U. of M Phi Mu Sorority Hyde Windlass Co Morse High School US Air Force Bath Lodge of Elks The

Dromore Grange Meeting Highlights September Date

Dromore Grange gathered Tuesday with acting lecturer Ada King in place of Lucy Cutting. The program featured singing, readings, skits, and marshmallow games, closing with Rev. Charles L. Stevens and a social hour. The next meeting is set for September 9.

Dromore Grange Evelyn Beals Lillian Blair Ethel Robshaw Florence Rolkins Lucy Cutting Ada King Grange Elfreda Perkins Aletha Campbell Henry Vaillancourt Jessie Morrill Florence Rollins Eda Perkins Elmer Rogers Charles L. Stevens Edward

Haggett Family Dines With Grandparents in Garnet Stay

Mr and Mrs Benjamin Haggett Jr and three Haggett children from West Orange New Jersey vacationing at a Garnet cottage were dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Benjamin Haggett their parents at Front Street.

Benjamin Haggett, Jr West Orange N. J Garnet Hagsen Benamin Haggett Front Street

Outing Highlights and Visiting Guests Across Woolwich

Mrs Wright and Mrs Merle Jameson hosted an all day outing at Reid Park with families and friends from Union Bridge and nearby towns. The gathering featured a picnic, a weenie roast, swimming, games, and travel by private cars, with several guests visiting from Holbrook, Hallowell, and New Hampshire.

Roxanne Gregory Elsie Stinson Kathy Sharon Morrison Wiscasset Lizzie Hathorne Ruth Leeman Geraldine Edgerly Jordan Wright Doris Allen Holbrook Mass Ruth Duplisen Hallowell Maurice Hathorne Adam Gauluza Joan Juanita Donna Yvonne Gerald Carlton Delma Linda Stinson Thelma Thompson Esther Eldie-Jane New Boston N. H Mothers Club of Union Bridge Reid Park Merle Jameson Henry Wright Ernest Stilphen Roger Clarence Clarence Stilphen Louise Lennie Milton Hathorne Freda Delia Gilbert Hathorne Everett Philip Rattleff Caroline Sheila McLain Clarence Tanner Russell Carol Ac Berts South Bound Brook N. J Lewis Soule Raymond Soule Linda Soule Rosalie Seanna Patty Hathorne Bobby Emerson Sharon Wright

Meeting notices and sermons at Montsweag and Woolwich churches

The Mason Carter No Willing Workers group meets September 2 at 1 PM at Montsweag church with light lunches and fruit punch. Rev Seafield r preaches at Mountain road at 10, Rev Wilmert Wolf spoke last Sunday in Naperville, while Woolwich Center reports strong Sunday school and summer attendance with junior and senior cu ndes back in session after vacation.

Cals Fem Mason Carter Isweag Church Montsweag Mountain Road Seafield R

Dresden Notes residents relocate and celebrate

Miss Carolyn Sheldon returns home from Bowdein ham as Nelson Renner and family move from Dresden Center to Richmond. Albert Robbins graduates from Medical NCO School in Munich. Dorrs move into Burk estate auctioned recently. Community Extension Club picnic at Reid Park. Mrs Mayers of Natick visitors. Chicken supper at Masonic dining room led by Leona Jewett. Travers family returns to West Orange from Dresden Mills while Robert Foster and Boston friends vacation at Max Foster’s home.

Robert Tanner Hermosa Beach Calif Clarence Tanner Woolwich Bowdoin College Northup Aircraft Co Long Beach Doris Allen Holbrook Mass Ruth Duplisen Hallowell Sidney Beane Brooklyn N. Y Norma Drummond Mt. Desert Belgrade Pine Tree Norman Drummond Arrowsic Janet Kinkema Milwaukee Wis Drummonds Miss Kinkema Carl Rosenwald Halifax N.S Rosenwald Boston Carolyn Sheldon Harold Rollins Bowdeinham Nelson Renner Dresden Center Richmond Albert Robbins Medical N.C.O European Command Munich Germany Charles Dorr Samuel Burk Mener Bridge Academy Community Extension Club Reid Park John H. Mayers Natick Benjamin Wentworth Masonic Dining Room Leona Jewett Robert Travers Robert Euleia Pray John Frey Dresden Mills West Orange Robert Foster Max Foster

Bath man pleads innocent in larceny of outboard boat

Maurice Caton Jr of Wiscasset pleaded not guilty in Bath municipal court to larceny of an outboard motor boat valued at 200 dollars. Judge Gardiner Deering bound him over to Sagadahoc County Superior Court for October term in 500 dollars bond. Prosecution noted boat was found at Caton’s home site after being repainted and missing original features. Caton claimed he bought the boat in good faith at Mere Point Brunswick from a man identified as Albertson after trading a rifle and cash. Deputy Sheriff Belanger was involved in the investigation.

Maurice Caton, Jr Wiscasset Bath Gardiner R. Deering Sagadahoc County Edgar G. Hancox Hancox Harold J. Rubin John P. Carey Nequasset Stream Route 1 Robert E. Wagner, Jr Caton Mere Point Brunswick O. E O. F. Albertson Wigeasset Albertson Edward Belan

Local Family News Highlights Reunions and Visits

A chain of visits and gatherings spans Maine towns and beyond. Families from Brunswick Gardiner Bath and Alna host relatives from Worcester Attleboro and Brookline while Pierce kin gather at South China with attendees from Oregon Biloxi Massachusetts and numerous Maine towns. Marshall Boudreau remains at Bath Memorial for observation as relatives share weekend time in Boothbay Old Orchard and Brigham's Cove.

Etene Marshall Boudreau Robert David Cone Robert Burnham Stanley Brunswick Irving Burn Martha Douglas Oakland Per- Yorook Percy Holbrook Eva Frazier Lynn Mass Robert Thompson Frank Rose London Eng Florida Edith Burnham Betty Holland Catherine Quimby Reginald Farnham Alfred Niles Pierce South China Oregon Biloxi Miss Massachusetts Maine F. W. Deehan Cahled Laura Whitmore Eva Dunn Gardiner Alex R. Hanson Worcester David Stevenson Attleboro Robert Metcalf Viola Melzard Josephine Pink Herbert Wilson Boothbay William ‘O’connor Billy Richard Brookline Herbert White Eva Frazer Francis Thompson Maynard Lee Robert Mariam Friendship Frank Baird Raymond Bridges Alna F. W. Deehan L. Putnam Ethel B

West Bath Grange Plans Sale After Holiday

West Bath Grange held a Monday night meeting announcing no session next week due to the holiday. Plans were made for a sale at the grange. The evening featured a birthday tribute to Mr and Mrs Haggett for their 54th anniversary and various performances by local members.

West Bath the Grange The Grange Edwin W. Haggett Calvin Taylor Linda Ashe Everett Edward McNelly David Smith Harry Larrabee Penny

Unrecorded Name Ignores Brunswick Officials Record

The Brunswick town clerk and others said there was no record of the name testified by a Topsham man. A Bath man arrested for intoxication was fined $500 and costs of $4.70.

Ger Topsham Brunswick Bath

Annual We Day at Past Lady's Proves Enjoyable

Members of the Past Lady's Club of the United Order of Independent Odd Fellows gathered at the home of Mrs. Sadie Davis for their annual field day. Dinner for 38 at Witch Street Inn, reports from lodges Merry Meeting Brunswick and Fort Halifax Bath, election of officers led by Myrtle Stirfipson, and gifts of white Bibles to Myrtle lodge Bath and Fort Halifax Waterville. The event included tea at the Davis home, cards, and a tour of Mrs. Davis' trailer home. Several members attended funeral services of Mrs. Carrie French in Bath.

Miata Past Lady's Club United Order of Independent Odd Pray Sadie Renee Groat Tuseiamaen Massachusetts Witch St Inn Davis Ben B. Carty Grace Is Jee Ham China Lake Maine Lydia Bendix Waterville Bath Carrie French Myrtle Lodge of Merry Meeting Brunswick Fort Halifax Myrtle Stirfipson Flora Hayhurst Madelyn Mayberry Etta Walker State Club Emma Haley Eva Noyes Myrtle Lodge Gertrude Stewart Margaret Nelson Eva Atwood Annie Oliver Sadie Savage Pearl Campbell Lucelia Blake Sadie Davis Lizzie B Chaney Sarah Petter

Past Lady's Club meeting in Arrowsic hosts 13 guests

Mrs. Sarah Potter entertained the Past Lady's Club of Myrtle Lodge of Odd Ladies at her summer home in Arrowsic. The September session drew 13 attendees, with reports approved and cards sent to several members. Plans for attending the Government of Maine session in Portland were discussed and many expect to attend.

Sarah Potter Myrtle Lodge Arrowsic Potter Kennebec Sadie "Savage Jennie Oliver Elizabeth Pollard Amelia Mitchell Edith Nash Edward Street Maine General Hospital Lewiston Nellie Hunt Bangor Bath Louise Rogers Weeks Street Government of Maine Portland Sadie Savage Lizzie B. C. Chaney Pearl Campbell Annie Oliver Margar- Sadie Davis Eva Atwood Mary Gillespie Lucelia Blake Gertrude Stewart

Anniversary celebration for Mr and Mrs Summerton at Bath

Mr. Summerton aged 72 and Mrs. Summerton aged 70 observed a Saturday anniversary. They are Wesley Methodist Church members educated in Bath schools. Foster son Gary Chaney and out of state relatives joined celebrations with family cards gifts and flowers.

Merton Wesley Methodist Church Bath Summerton Bath Iron Works Wilfred Bradford Gary Gertrude Sprague Mr. Summerton Thomas One Wilfred Summerline Out of State Wilfred Chaney John Chaney John, Jr Raymond Portsmouth N. H

Grace Church rector hosts open house at renovated Bath rectory

Rev Fr James L Grant new Grace Episcopal rector and wife Mrs Grant hosted more than 100 parishioners clergy and guests after morning worship at the renovated 895 Street rectory in Bath. Guests included visiting clergy from Connecticut and Massachusetts with family and friends attending.

James L. Grant Grace Episcopal S J. Mary’s Guild Roger Luke Arthur Sewall Elean Brown Springfield Herresent Ralph Rea Connecticut Hartford Nelson Gildersleeve Gildersleeve Newcastle John. L. Dyer Dyer

Montsweag Extension Service Picnic And Work Day Report

A Montsweag Extension Service note describes a completed cutting project with 16 youths and four helpers working together. They had a picnic lunch and a noon coffee tea service. Project leaders listed include Edith Rice and Stetson, and Mrs Fannie Nicker son and Katherine Pert with several others.

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Gertrude Willis Martina Farmington Miss Willis Gloucester Allan Fifield Thading Dresden Superior Court West Bath Grange Past Lady’s Club ODD Ladies U. S John Summerton Grace Church Persis Miller Winnegance Frank Cutting Dromore New England Durham University of New Hampshire Bowdoinham Grange Nan Red Cross United States Katherine Pert Evelyn Om Adelaide Mazei
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