Bath area social notes and local updates
Five is home to John Huskins and friends visiting 805 Middle Street as Thanksgiving ends. Mrs. Herbert Worrey returns from Portland to her Bath home after Thanksgiving with her son and daughter-in-law. War Cry reports Dee. 4 events. Mr. and Mrs. Rowe host visitors in Bath. Mr. and Mrs. Irving Baker of Woolwich welcome a daughter born at the Me 1 hospital weighing seven pounds fourteen ounces. Clarence Oliver returns to Union Street from Memorial Hospital after nine days. employed at Bath Iron Works. Mrs. Carsol Watson hosts May Contract Club luncheon at her home. The Wetherbees recently from Waldorf Astoria show color movies from their Naval’s G reunion in Bath. Miss Roberta Walsh of Rockland visits relatives in Bath. Bruce Gillies of North Bath joins Choate School staff and hockey squad. Duncan McInnes and J Frank Jones spend a week in Boston. Gordon of the M C A returns to Bath after ten‑day vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Oliver
Union Street
Memorial Hospital
Bath Iron Works
Bruce Gillies
James A. Gillies
North Bath
Choate
Choate School
Wallingford
Conn
Community Leaders Named to Gifts Division Board
The report lists several executives and local figures including Reginald Sturtevant of Livermore Falls and Mrs. Bleike Reed of Washington DC, named as co chairmen and supporters of the Colby Gifts Division Mayflower Hill fund. Neighbors note Mrs. William I. Tait of Richmond remains homebound due to illness. Charles Bell and family return to 601 Washington Street Bath after a business trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William S. Newell
de Tron
M. Jetts
Pres Kent
F. Hathawes Co. Co
Colby. Col
Mayflower Hill Fund
Reginald Sturtevant
Livermore Faille
Chaenan
Parker Family Returns Home After Visit
Mr and Mrs James Parker and their children from Woodbury New Jersey have returned home after a five day visit with Mrs Parker's parents in New Jersey.
Swanson Receives Maine Vocational Honor
R Swanson of 212 Street will be among the men to receive a diploma or badge of the Maine Vocation honor, recognizing skilled work and achievement in the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Swanson
Maine
Royall F. Sewall and Son Arrive Home This Weekend
Royall F Sewall and his son Loy return to New York after a weekend trip. The family stopped at several points en route and were greeted by friends and relatives upon arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royall F. Sewall and Son
Loy
New York
Local residents return from holidays amid small-town notes
Families from Bradford, Portsmouth and Nashua recount holiday visits with relatives. Patients at Memorial hospital include Ruth Smith. Hartford visitors Miss Bessie Bowie and Mrs. Stanley Jensen spent time with their father Bowie of Drummond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie Bowie
Stanley Jensen
Hartford
Bowie
Drummocoset
Ned
Mr and Mrs Philip Oliver Headed to Boston for Medical Exam
Mr and Mrs Philip Oliver departed Thursday for Boston where he will undergo a thorough physical examination for back injuries suffered in 1946. Friends hope the trip will restore his health. Capt Ralph Walen remained in Gloucester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip Oliver
Boston
Oliver
Deer Doe Shot Before Law Passed by Bill Plummer
Bill Plummer the third son of Mr and Mrs William Plummer Jr of Lambert Park shot a large doe at Five Island shortly before the law went into effect. Mr and Mrs Henry O Trowbridge and Miss Agnes Trowbridge left for Manhasset Long Island after visiting in Bath on Middle street. Mrs Trowbridge is connected with Bureau Veritas in New York City. Thomas Percy of Marblehead Mass spent the weekend in Bath with his sister Arline Percy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Plummer
William Plummer, Jr
Office Drive
Lambert Park
Five Island
Henry O. Trowbridge
Agnes Trowbridge
Mamaroneck
L. I
N. Y
Middle Street
Mr. Trowbridge
Bureau Veritas
New York City
Thomas Percy
Marblehead, Mass
Bath
Miss Arline Percy
Kelmig Boy Born at Memorial Hospital Weight Six Pounds Six
Mr and Mrs Frank X Kelmig of 7 Central avenue welcomed a son named Richard John early Thursday at Memorial Hospital He weighed six pounds six ounces In two generations no daughter has been born into the Kelmig family Mrs Henry Senecal and granddaughter June LaRose of Schenectady formerly of Bath have spent several weeks here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank X. Kelmig
Central Avenue
Richard John
Memorial Hospital
Kelmig
Henry Senecal
June LaRose
Schenectady, N. Y
Bath
Out of Town Attendees at Major Kimball Funeral
Mrs Lydia Swanson of Norton Vermont attended the funeral of Major William R Kimball on Saturday. She was a cousin of the decedent and had lived for several years in the home now occupied by Clarence Flood on Bath street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William R. Kimball
Lydia Swanson
Norton, Vt
Major Kimball
West Bath Grange Delegates Attend Maine State Session
Mr and Mrs Everett G Le mont depart Monday to represent West Bath Grange at the Maine State Grange session in Augusta due to the absence of Master Daniel McCall as delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett G
Lemont
Maine State Grange
Augusta
West Bath
Portland Couple Guests Of Mrs Leeman And Daughter
Mr and Mrs Joseph Mack of Portland were Sunday guests of Mrs Susan Leeman and her daughter Mrs Blanche Locke on Cummings Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Mack
Portland
Susan Leeman
Blanche Locke
Cummings Street
Miss Shaw Returns to Boston From Holiday Visits
Miss Joan Shaw, a Boston University student, has returned to Boston after holiday travels. She plans to resume classes at BU and reconnect with friends and family in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan Shaw
Boston University
Boston
Notable Hospital Recovery Noted in Washington Area
A patient, listed as Mrs. Robert Baker, is treated at Bath Memorial hospital following surgery this past Saturday. Nearby, Mrs. Victor Hughes of Phippsburg is noted in the field report from Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor Hughes
Phippsburg
Bath Memorial Hospital
Local Notes of Admirable Happenings in Boston Area
Miss Natalie Hagan a New England Baptist student passed at her parents home. Miss Flossie Beals, bookkeeper for Dr. A A Stott, moved into MacFadden apartments North street. Miss Dorothy Trussell Tufts Library Quincy returned home in South Weymouth after a weekend with the Grant family Office Drive. Mrs Charles F Cummings and daughters Juliana Sally and Miss Patty McFarland were Portland visitors. A daughter Joanne seven pounds born to Mr and Mrs Arthur E Sturtevant 41 Bluff Road previously Barbara Bell Boothbay Harbor. Miss Beatrice Key Hinckley street and also Cal lan Middle street returned from a week in Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Natalie Hagan
New England Baptist Hospassing
Miles B. Hagan
Cobb
Flossie Beals
Dorothy Trussell
Tufts Library
Quincy
Mass
South Weymouth
Joanne
Arthur E. Sturtevant
Bluff Road
Sturtevant
Barbara Bell
Boothbay Harbor
Former Bath pharmacist aide moves to Denver employment
Miss Helen Boone, previously with MacFadden Pharmacy, lived with Mr. and Mrs. Charles Haggett at 43 York Street, Bath. She now resides in Denver, Colorado, and is employed there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Boone
MacFadden Pharmacy
Bath
Charles Haggett
York Street
Denver
Col
Miss Nessie Aouts of Fer Inche? Mrs Dougherty
Fragmentary notice records names Miss Nessie and Mrs Dougherty in a garbled item. The readable bits suggest a personal or social note noting absence or a delay with two women as central figures.
Dr. Earle Wade Returns to Dental Practice
Dr. Earle Wade, formerly a patient at Show Hospital, has resumed duties in his dental office located in the Kershner Building, signaling a full recovery and return to work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earle Wade
Show! Hospital
Kershner
Irishman Leaves General's Post After Friday Submission
Richard P WB Ireland of 2 Italian Street retires from the generals after submitting to a hory Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard P. WB
Ireland
Talian Street
Enerals
Local Health and Military News From New England
The report notes Ruth Williams a patient at a city hospital and Gardiner Ro and Richard Harry Thomas residents of local towns listed in the U S Army as recruits. It mentions a Preble South Portland examining station and Fort Dix New Jersey. Mrs Mertina MacGinnis is improving and expects to return home soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Williams
An Wiizes
Gre Wang
Richard Harry
Thomas
Woolwich
Harry
Dhe Thomas
U. S. Army
Tral
Preble
South Portland
Fort Dix
N. J
Eran Morse High School
Clai
Mertina MacGinnis
Road bulldozed on Captain Totmian's Meadowbrook property
Capt. Arthur Totmian of Winne ance reports a new road bulldozed Saturday on his Meadowbrook property. The route will provide a direct ferry to the river for nearby cottagers owning land in the area. George Cass of Upper W ton Street resumes duties managing Olsen Mall Co. after several days at home due to illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Totmian
Winneance
Meadowbrook
George Cass
Olsen Mall Co
Bath recruit completes Army training before assignment
Stuart Hatch son of Maurice C. Hatch of Bath completed Army training with the infantry division and plans a home visit prior to his new assignment. The note mentions Morse High attendance and Mrs. Vivian Oliver recovering after a buying trip, with hospitalization at Pratt Memorial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stuart Hatch
Maurice C. Hatch
Bath
My Ban
Bly Tnfan
Fortnate Enenee
Fae
Morse High
Wy man and Thompson Wed In local ceremony
Mr and Mrs Lawrence Wy man wed at 32 Tower whcers in a quiet ceremony. Mrs W Dorothy Thompson is reported as the bride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Wyman
Whcers
W. Dorothy Thompson
Portnad Hospital Tie to Weekend Weanieday Events
Fragment shows unclear names and places, mentions hospital and weekend event. Readable details are insufficient to confirm persons or organizations. Summary presents as a generic note about a hospital in Portnad and a weekend occurrence without clear facts.
This and That From A Newsman's Book
A garbled excerpt notes road work diverting traffic to create a four lane highway. Mentions Bath sailors asking locals for rooms and pearl divers during trials. Christmas lights in the business district illuminate Front and Center streets, funded by colored lights and operation costs. The text references church cemetery, city council, and holiday plans amid unclear context.
Second Grade Visit Sparks Library Curiosity at Patten
Second grade students from Huse School visited Patten Free Library accompanied by Mothers and Mrs Helen Troop. They asked about library rules hours and stamping books while learning the library’s history and conduct. The trip fostered friendships with staff and a plan for another visit with parents. A public supper on Oak Street followed a transformer fire near the bridge, bringing zestful community gathering and candies for attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huse
Patten
Helen
St To
Mittee
Troop
Oak Street
Juat Bally Geindel
Endre Lewis
Leah
Breton Perow
Lee Sharette
Loretta Bailey
Helena Marco
Meredith Sitehart
Ronny Cooner
David Abbott
Helen Canales
Teashes
Sandra Sandra’ Blethen
Bailey
Dickinson
Gaudet
John Goody
Mark Butte
December's mild spell lingers with missing snow
The passage notes a warm December week with little ice on ponds and puddles, many flowers blooming, and concerns over graveyard flowers being stolen. It mentions heating plant issues and a reopening at Balley Brecig school after Christmas, plus parish Christmas activities.
Unique Displays at Hyde Home
Continues from Page One with tinware silk screened handkerchiefs and luncheon sets by Mrs James M Adams. Items from Maine by Eliot P from Rockport Janet Scott and an unusual hooked Tug. Mr Winchell sent carved ture ducks from Port.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James. M. Adams
Nature Ae
Maine
Eliot P. Ae
Rockport
Janet
Scott
Mr. Winchell
the. G. Washington
Port
D A R Members Honored During March Meeting
The D A R state meeting at the Mansion House on March 29 featured current events and remarks with address by the president. Ralph F Hitlen welcomed Jena Gee as an associate member while Nellie Lor read a report on alma mater and organization activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BOF
Po- Atie
Nellie
Alma Arm
Ralph
Hitlen Wite
Ola Jena Oy
Prompt fragment names event attendees in journal notice
Fragmentary OCR lists several individuals including Mrs Jo Bbs Mrs Alice Kennedy and Caroline Miller with ven regents and Mrs Caaner Lowell. The text lacks context or a clear event action. The incomplete items suggest a social or committee gathering but no dates locations or outcomes are given.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Umphreys
Jobbs
Alice Kennedy
Caroline Miller
Regents
Caaner Lowell
Girl Scout Meeting Notes and Local Troop Activities
A fragmented report records Troop No. 7 and Brownies No. 44 from Pine Hill and Pan Oak Street parish with mentions of leader John Parker 40 Summer suetarker and Brownie work on handwork. Next meeting planned at Mitchell School with Mrs. Do Blue Bird Brownies present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alleass Sane Girl
John, Parker
Suetarker
Peter Met
Ieileon
Brownies
Pan Oak Street
Alt Deen
we _ Wyman
Mrs
Blue Bird Brownies
Mitchell School
Pantomime Parts Handed Out At Meeting
Readily readable lines note parts for a Christmas pantomime distributed during a meeting. A girl presented a calendar and a tall part was completed as the session ended.
Also Mentioned on This Page
S. John Huskins
Five
Winship Street
Togus
Herbert Worrey
Tee Worrey
Carsol Watson
Wath
Erbee
Paul
Boulevard
Wetherbee
Recen
Waldorf-Astoria
Naval
Roberta Walsh
Rockland
Frederick H. Cullen
Mrs. Duncan McInnes
J. Frank Jones
Hin
Burlington
Oes Gordon
Thursleas Nice
Bleike Reed
D. C
Reed
Wallracesce Dichterace
Sige Binsend
A Indie
Wiliam I. Tait
Richmond
Beacon Street
Henry Bell
Charles
Bell
Washington Street
James Parker
Hii Richard
Dean
iGaylyn
Woodbury
Bang
Gee and Sons
Bradford
Gary Portsmouth
N. H
Mr. Chaney
John Sereee
Stephen T. Carkeek
Stephen, Jr
Scrence Butte
Montana
Carkeek
Betty Ha
Ruth Smith
The
John Black
Nashua
H. Bowker
Ralph Walen Reme
Gloucester
Charles F. Cummings
Juliana and
Sally
Patty McFarland
Beatrice Key
Hinckley Street
Callan
Pone
Bosn
Nessie Aout
Dougherty
Jeast Awo
Ken
Gardiner Ro
William Zorach
Robinhood
Vivian Oliver
Pratt Ipital
Harold Oat
Port‘nad
Tient Ch Haan
Howpital
Porthend
Sieikey
Eve
Ding
Gardiner
Bishova
Folebureh
Pat
Patten’ Library
John Lander
Harwood Warm Conmors
Balley Brecig School
Christ_ vey
Monty, Dee
MD Oe
Ladies of Grace
Hyde
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