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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1956

Page

3

Bath Social Notes Highlight Local Visits and Guests

Bath residents host and travel throughout the region with gatherings at Sebasco Estates Mere Point and Day's Ferry. Guests include Norman Lee Carleton W Lowell Fred Hayward Harry Young R J M Steussy William Rich George Wright Roby Welch Molly Palmer Albert Whitney Janet Morin and many others across Bath Woolwich and surrounding towns.

Louise D. Garth Alabama Sebasco Estates Norman Lee Carleton W. Lowell Fred Hayward Harry Young R. J. M. Steussy Bath William Rich George Wright Roby Welch Woolwich

Vacation departures worded in local notices

Mrs. John McInnes returns from Small Point visit with Mrs. Summer Sewall. Frank Frink and son Robert head to Waterbury Connecticut for relatives and vacation. Adelaide Coombs visits Washington Street before returning to Shelton Connecticut. Facile Albro travels from Arrowsic to Boston then Bermuda and Nassau. Harold Carter of North Street takes vacation to Boston area and Bath Iron Works. Jonn T. Young and family travel from Millinocket and Bowman to Arlington Virginia. Recent guests of Peter Gagnon include Lorings from South Portland, Mrs. Bessie Kirk and Irving Littlefield from Auburn.

John McInnes Washington Street Small Point Summer Sewall Frank Frink Robert Heath Lane Waterbury Conn Connecticut Hartford Mr. Frink Bath Iron Works Corp Facile Albro Delray Fla Howard Frye Jane Pride Block House Point Arrowsic Boston Mass William Abbio Bermuda Nassau Delray Harold Carter North Street Mr. Carter Bath Iron Works Jonn T. Young Anne Quinlan Andrew Arlington Va Mr. Young Ernest Young Millinocket Young Everett Quinlan Bowman Street Peter Gagnon High Street William Loring Martha Ann James William Joseph South Portland Bessie Kirk Irving Littlefield Auburn David Lee Sally Freeman Danny Rapid City S. D Bath Lee Emery Freeman Charles Street Foster's Point Mr. Lee David Henderson North Bath U. S. Air Force

Social notes reveal summer visits across Bath area

Albert Coombs of Pittsburgh joins Mrs. Coombs and daughters Eleanor and Alison at Bay Point cottage with Andrews Butterfield family. Visitors include Mrs. William Donovan at Indian Point and Mrs. Gordon Puffer from Manchester. Numerous local residents host guests, travel, or announce births, engagements, and nuptials. Christopher Lee Emerson born at Memorial hospital.

Albert Coombs Pittsburgh William J. Donovan Indian Point Gordon Puffer Manchester N. H Eldon Emerson Oak Street Memorial Hospital Christopher Lee

Bath news notes brighten summer visits at many homes

Miss Lucy L Smith attends University of New Hampshire Summer School and will perform in a final concert with a 110 piece band 200 voice chorus and 90 piece orchestra. Bath visitors include H Kenneth Smith Susan Bates Cecil Rowland and many others as relatives and friends travel from Bath to nearby towns and across the region.

Lucy L. Smith Smith High Street University of New Hampshire Morse Bath H. Kenneth Smith Susan Bates Cecil V. Rowland

Grandniece Married in Presque Isle Ceremony

On Sunday Mrs. Daniel A. MacDonald and Mr. MacDonald returned to Presque Isle for the wedding of Miss Arianne MacDonald and Dr. Richard Wallace Snodgrass of Tucson. The ceremony was at Presque Isle Congregational church with a reception at the Northeastland hotel.

Harvey Bennett Gretchen Trott Harold Boog Forrest C. Legard Maple Grove Avenue Mr. Bennett California Marie McMann Edward J. McMann Pleasant Street Rome Marie Fisher School Daniel A. MacDonald Upper Washington Street Presque Isle MacDonald Arianne MacDonald Richard Wallace Snodgrass Tucson Ariz Presque Isle Congregational Church Northeastland Hotel Norman W. MacDonald Angus MacDonald Bar Harbor Bath

Bath Little League to Donate Championship Proceeds

Bath Little League president Francis E. McLaughlin announced that all monies from Tuesday's Bath title playoff between the Elks Club and West Bath Grange will be donated to the 1956 Jimmy Fund Campaign. The 5 30 p.m. game is the second in the best of three series and funds support children's cancer research with no salaries paid from donations.

Bath Little League Francis E. McLaughlin Elks Club West Bath Grange Bath McLaughlin Little League

Richard Hasenfus Wins Five Islands Art Show Popular Entry

Richard Hasenfus of Five Islands won the most popular entry in the fifth annual Five Islands Art Show after votes from the four day exhibit. His oil painting Moon lit Surf, already the grand award winner of 1956, topped 300 exhibits as judged by two men and two women. Electa Reynolds of Belmont, Mass. earned the second popular choice with Seaweed and Fog, a watercolor.

Richard Hasenfus Five Islands Hasenfus Electa Reynolds Belmont Mass

Wiscasset Social Roundup Visitors From Far and Wide

The column lists residents and guests including Rufus S. Sewall from Beaufort North Carolina visiting Bath area family. Elinor Huber visited Beaufort. Mrs. Christianson and Mrs. Gove linked to St Andrew's hospital area. Travelers include Hilton Ridlon from Lewiston and families from Phoenix Arizona and Los Angeles California visiting local residents.

Rufus S. Sewall Beaufort No. Carolina Chas. S. Sewall Bath Road J. Kenneth Burnham Elmhurst N. Y Elinor Huber Nsc Charles Christianson St. Andrew's Hospital William Gove St. Paul Minn William MacPhee Fort Hill Street Gove Vivienne Dunn California Hilton Ridlon Lewiston Rufus Sewall University of Maine William Harrington Phoenix Ariz Smith Los Angeles Calif Harley J. Colby Orrin Main Chicago Earl D. Rines Rines Federal Street William Williams Wellsley Mass Harey Colby

Obituary: Herbert O. Pushard 73 dies in Fairfield

Herbert O Pushard aged 73 died August 23 at the Central Maine Sanitorium Fairfield He was born in Bath son of George and Phoebe Pushard He survived by widow Harriet two daughters Hulda Stewart Bath Ada Puia Freeport and son Walter B Pushard Wiscasset Funeral services were held August 25 at Cowley Funeral Parlors Wiscasset Rev Stanley F Johnson officiating Interment Greenlawn Cemetery Wiscasset

Herbert O. Pushard Central Maine Fairfield Bath George Phoebe R. Pushard Wiscasset Harriet Hulda Stewart Ada Puia Freeport Walter B. Pushard Depositors Trust Company Cowley Funeral Stanley F. Johnson Greenlawn Cemetery

Sixty Six Girls Pass Y Tests In Progressive Courses

Sixty six girls pass any of the Y tests and during seven days gain confidence. The article notes improvements in skills and suggests another year may see them advance further in Y M C A Progressive swimming courses.

Woolwich hosts Sept 4 coffee with Traf ton Smith Jr and LaFleur

Woolwich residents invited to meet Republican gubernatorial candidate Willis A. Traton Jr. of Auburn and U S Senator Margaret Chase Smith at the Shultens Middle Road home Tuesday Sept 4 at 3 pm. A county tour ends with an 8 pm open house at Huse Memorial School featuring speakers Robe Hale and Alexander LaFleur.

Huse Memorial School Mr. Trafton U. S Robert Hale Alexander LaFleur Shultens Woolwich Trafton Sen. Smith

Woolwich Harbor to Yarmouth Trip Recalls Visits of Many Families

A coastal note from Woolwich reports a rough but delightful one day sail to Yarmouth Nova Scotia with six hours each way. The column lists numerous visits among Holmes, Smart, Cate, Munsey, Atwood, Shaw, Garland, Waltz and Leeman families from Plymouth Cincinnati Lynn Wollaston North Quincy Barley Neck Day's Ferry and other nearby towns. Also noted are Mrs. Frank Bailey reappearing after illness and the birth of Christopher Wiley Leveroni on August 23 with family visitors from North Quincy.

Yarmouth N. S Kendall Holmes Kenneth Smart Plymouth Mass Chester Leeman Barley Neck Paul Cate Bruce Cincinnati Cate Ray Cate Dresden Mills Herbert Munsey Alten Munsey Day’s Ferry Allen Atwood Beth Son Allen, Jr Old Lyme Ralph Bowers Mr. Atwood John Atwood Winship Street Bath Atwood Bowers Sidney Shaw Sidney, Jr Lynn Peter Waltz Maynard Waltz Pittsburgh Norris Waltz Herbert Leeman Bailey Neck Road Peter Frank Bailey Alice Galvin Edwold Carter Nequasset Wayne Barley Neck Road Hudson, N. H Benson Animal Farm York Beach Charles Leveroni, Jr Christopher Wiley

Arrowsic Guests Visit Eisenhauer and Rosenwald

Richmond arrowsic were Tuesday guests of Mr and Mrs Hugh Eisenhauer. Mr and Mrs Edward Pierce of Long Island New York were Wednesday guests of Mr and Mrs Karl Rosenwald at Indian Rest. The Pierces have been on a motor trip through Maine and Canada.

Richmond Hugh Eisenhauer Edward Pierce Long Island N. Y Karl Rosenwald Indian Rest

Shamrock 4-H to Join Auburn Open Air Market

The Twin County 4-H clubs schedule an open air market in Auburn on Sept. 8 with the Shamrock 4-H club planning to participate again led by Mrs. Belanger who will accompany the members to all events.

Auburn Shamrocks Belanger Shamrock

Mexico tourist counts show lower arrivals in comparison

The report notes Mexico recorded 411 752 visitors in a period while the comparable figure stood at 549 314 in a different timeframe.

Mexico

Sedicine Seles Family Reunion At Cox Head Summer Home

The Seekins Scates family reunion met at Cox's Head Summer Home hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Seekins. Members from many areas attended a noon picnic and program, with poetry, songs, and a vote to hold next year's reunion at Cox's Head. Attendees included Archie L Seekins and Marion Linscott among numerous relatives from Bath Portland Mattawamkeag Weeks Mills North Limington and River Head New York Connecticut and Massachusetts.

Seekins-Scates Ralph Seekins Cox’s Head Coral Kelley Archie L. Seekins Marion Linscott Peggy Gannon Norma Lee Seekins Natalie Mayo Irving Wilcox Judy Seekins Walter Bartlett Good Lord Irving C. Wilcox Norman Seekins Norma Bobby Bath Walter Seekins Ella Davis Reuben Merrill Arthur Seekins Judy Ursula Scott Susan Greg Portland Mattawamkeag T. B. Seekins Weeks Mills E. B. Seekins Waterville Donald Linscott Claudia Tolson Cornish Nellie Linscott North Limington Harold Kelley Irving Charles Wilcox River Head N. Y J. W. Seekins Hazel Barbara Ann Tewksbury Mass Carl] T. Johnson Andover Conn

West Bath Church Service Led by Rev Sims

The Rev Charles R Sims of First Baptist led Sunday’s service at West Bath Methodist Church in Rev Dr Oliver W Bell’s absence. Hymns were sung by Sewell Pearson who also performed two solos. A report on last week’s church sale was presented by a committee led by Mrs Loring D Small.

Charles R. Sims First Baptist Church West Bath Methodist Church Oliver W. Bell Sewell Pearson Jesus Loring D. Small Mr. Sims Massachusetts New York Loring D. Smal Leon Belanger Alpha Booker Harry Larrabee William Pecci Kenneth Snowdon Dorothy Snowdon Robert Metcalf

Woods Fire Near Cox's Head Claimed Small Patch

Bath firemen aided by volunteers fought a Tuesday afternoon woods fire at Cox's Head near the Kennebec mouth in Phippsburg. The flames were confined to a small woodland area near cottages after a 3 22 p m dispatch and a 5 22 p m recall. Earlier, Bath crews also checked a woods fire on Foster's Point road in West Bath.

Bath Cox’s Head Phippsburg Kennebec River Foster's Point West Bath

Woolwich Summer Camps Close for Season After Busy Year

Boothbay and Merrymeeting Camps in Woolwich wrap up a busy season with a joint farewell dinner. Scout leaders Martham O. Doak Jr and Carroll Morse host a moonlit sail on Merrymeeting Bay aboard the Ocean Star, followed by slides of camp activities. Owners Arch J. McCartney and families from Cincinnati and Cleveland praise a cool, active season as guests depart.

Martham O. Doak Jr Carroll Morse Brunshwood Lodge Merrymeeting Bay Ocean Star Arthur Berry Bath Boy Scouts Tev Arch MccCartney Brushwood Lodge McCartney Cincinnati Ohio Maine Western Hills High School Archie McTertney Cleveland Robert Webster Boothbay Camp Richard Webster Merrymeeting Shirley Lang Nia Brushwood Arch J. McCartney New York City McCartney's William Milam Chicago New York

Bids Open Thursday for Bath’s Central Fire Station

City Manager Stanley W Judkins said about eight firms will bid on Bath’s new Central Fire Station with bids due at 1 30 p m Thursday. Estimated station cost is 140 000 plus 15 000 for furnishings and architects fees. A 25 000 fire alarm system was tentatively approved. Construction may start this Fall on High and Winter streets to house all equipment.

Stanley W. Judkins Bath Central Fire Station Central Grammar School High Winter Streets

Soapy Water Found Deep in Detroit Salt Mines

A report notes soapy looking water trapped deep in Detroit area salt mines, estimated to be 300 million years old, suggesting a rare ancient aquifer.

Detroit

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Raymond Small W. M. Temple Exeter Edward Bold Wendy Bill Jeff Syracuse Molly Palmer Thomas F. Gibbons Marion Dain Albert E. Whitney, Jr Gail Andrea Grand Rapids Mich Whitney Albert E. Whitney Center Street Clayton Stevens Pearl Street Leah Airplane Mfg. Co Janet Morin Fort Kent Paul Caron James Steen Steen Co. Inc Maine Medical Center Bath Memorial Hospital Lucian Bisson Frank Fortier South Street Dora Perry Old Town Frank Wilson Perry Jeanne Fink Anne Stokes Manhattan, L. I Priscilla K. Perkins Walter Staples Corliss, Street Bertha Churchey Gardiner Charles A. Corliss York Street E. Bradley Carlton Judith Gerri Stott Troy Judith Harkness Grafton Carlton Cottage Miss Harkness University of Colorado Edward M. Reed Lincoln Street Sugar Hill J. Lyal Calhoun First Church of the Nazarene Larry Lake Winnipesaukee Calhoun Annie Belle Cutting Ruth Jordan Brookline, Mass Jordan Homestead Club Westport Island Summer Kitchen Lawrence Wyman David Clark Leonard Smith John Sturtevant Elliot Hanson Edith Small John Tarbox Howard Farr Paul Hart Norman Adams Ivor Carlson Maurice L. Sanborn Anne Mr. Sanborn Lewis Sanborn Rose Street Celia Eaton Minnie Brown Helen Thibodeau Bessie R. Brown Brunswick and Professional Women’s Club Topsham Grange Hall Margaret Chase Smith Gladys Weybrant Sherbourne Appleton Irene Edinbourgh Roslindale Wilford E. Rice U.S. Army Walter P. Rice Middle Street England France Italy Army Rice Fort Dix N. J William Haggett Sally True Charles Haggett Edward Dale True Front Street John Seusing Braintree Mr. Seusing U. S. Navy U.S.S. Barry Navy Bernard A. Knight Lincolnville Mr. Knight R. S. Knight Robert Harry William H. Ketchum Capitol Lake Edward Cummings Mr. Ketchum Theo Roderick Harry Knight Winneganee Bay Point John Norton Philippine Islands Paul Strube Spring Street Carroll Davis Constance Arthur Davis Catherine O'Hara Bowery Street Dennis R. Murphy East Meadow Mr. Murphy Adelaide Coombs Shelton Arthur L. Pratt Leonard Thombs Union Street Joseph Carrier Brooke Getz Ruth Fuller Willard Oliver Bailey Street George F. Oliver Dixie Oliver Gale Oliver Benjamin H. Woodside Quebec Harold Murray Margie Tommy Peggy East Millinocket Fred Hersom Maple Street Mr. Murray Effie Noddin Elizabeth, N. J Harry Blaisdell Augusta The Bath Trust Co Mrs. Hayward Damariscotta Lake Harold Adams Western Avenue Sabine Duncan Bragg Edwin H. P. Lowell Lincoln Thomas Trask Lowell Trask Hyde Memorial Home Topsham Democratic Town Committee Carlton Day Reed, Jr Reed Mary Ann Abelli Marie Smith William A Grevers Paul Rowan Brunswick Florida Heather Toe Grovers Bernard Varnum John Harkins Ann Tardif Mary Ann Savoie Bertha Savoie Miss Marie Smith Central Maine General Hospital Howell B. Smith Miss Smith John Drake Wiscombe Warrenton, Va Harold Small Pine Bluff George L. Astell Greenfield Mr. Astell Mr. Smith Octave Dauphin Charles Dauphin Canada New Brunswick Prince Edward Island Nova Scotia Mark H. Hayes Staten Island, N. Y Mr. Hayes Helen E. Hayes Washburn Street Russell Grant Hadene East Hartford Edward Bryant George Peare Andrews Road Niagara Falls Ernest G. Rogers Trufant Street Little Sheepscot River Ralph Blakeney Parker Head Church Warren Harris Georgetown James Donahue Framingham James B. Davis Skowhegan John C. Herrin Alvan Glendenning Swansea Burns Ray Thomas George Bennett This City Maine Mobile Maine State Sports Car Club Wgan-Tv E. A. Stover 3 Dummerstreet Portland Cement Association New Hampshire Vermont Jimmy Fund Margaret Smith Sedicine Seles Cox’s Head Summer Home Sims Woods Wes State of Maine Hotel Association Richard Webber Woolwic
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