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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1951
Page
6
The column lists local residents at social events and family visits in Bath and surrounding towns. It notes weddings, hospital patients, diverted travels, and military promotions including Cpl Carl Sullivan and Sgt Harvey Bates with their assigned bases and units.
Harry L. Moore of Hyde Park, employed at Torrey Roller Works, is a patient at Memorial hospital recovering from a recent surgery. His condition is reported as improved.
Mr and Mrs Stanley Hunter of Brunswick entertained with a dinner party Friday honoring their son Robert and Susan Brewer who share a birthday age of four. Guests included Ralph Brewer and family from Snow Park. Mrs Harvey Henderson Jr and daughter Linda Mae of Foster Point visited Mr and Mrs Alonzo G Fisher on Park Street. Nellie Webber of Bath, discharged from Memorial hospital, stays with Mrs Mary Whitten at 625 Washington Street after a long hospital stay following a fall. Bath residents seen in Portland included Douglas Dearborn and others. Mrs Frank Smith of West Newton has returned home after a brief hospital stay from a street fall. Mr and Mrs St Martin and Mrs Adams visited Corunna for Methodist services with Rev Charles L Kenney. Fred Gowell of Drayton Road left Legard's Taxi to join Robinson Fabrication in Portsmouth after four years service.
Miss Annette Godfrey of Gor ham State Teachers College spent the weekend with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Godfrey.
Miss Barbara King, receptionist in the office of Dr Milton Stephenson, a pneumonia patient at Memorial Hospital, is daily improving. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert King of Highland Street, and many friends are glad to hear of her progress.
Mrs Marcia Knight returned to her home at 449 Washington Street Saturday after several days in Boston.
William S. Newell of Bath Iron Works chairs the 1951 Newcomen Society of England Maine luncheon at the Lafayette Hotel in Portland on December 5 honoring Goodall Sanford Inc and its president Elmer Ward. Attendees include local residents and naval personnel spouses. social and hospital updates follow.
Miss Barbara Burden of the New England Telephone exchange is spending a week in Concord New Hampshire with cousins Mr and Mrs Archie L Seekins and daughter Judy. Burden and the Seekins family were in Boston last Saturday.
Hon J Edward Drake marks his 80th birthday with church services and tributes from Win ter Street church. Attending events include Mrs Drake and guests such as Hon Rupert Baxter and J Edward Drake Jr. families, with widespread notes on hospital stays, weddings, and local movements across Bath and nearby towns.
Second Lt. Richard J. Largay of Bath attends Marine Basic School at Quantico after Morse High School football stardom. Major Ernest C. Snow and Mrs. Snow plan Iran duty after a furlough. Pfc. Pelham Howe and Pfc. George Worden return to bases after training. Robert W. Sullivan reports to Naval Communications in Washington, D.C. Also noted: Frederick J. Wonsor and Roland J. Pouliot set to sail aboard USS New Jersey returning to the United States for Pearl Harbor anniversary leave, with ship overhaul planned in Norfolk after Korea support duties.
Probate records from Bath and surrounding towns list wills filed and allowed, administrators appointed, guardians and executors named, and bonds approved. Notable entries include estates of Corrie H Varney Topsham, Winfield S Wright Woolwich, Earl H Morang Bath, Ruby Fisher Sewall Kansas City, and Catherine Emmons Bath, with various successors, trustees, and agent appointments.
A gubernatorial call urges citizens to commit to traffic safety as Christmas shoppers face busy, confusing days. Governor Payne emphasizes that safer conduct saves lives and that being present with family is the best gift this holiday.
At a regular meeting of the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers and Iron Ship builders and Helpers of America A F L Councilman Louis O Couture a Bluff Road shipfitter was elected corresponding secretary defeating his opponent Lionel Lessard a tank tester at the B I W
George Darrah and his grandson Larry Pye were walking near Foster's Point in West Bath Saturday afternoon when they picked mayflowers that were ready to bloom.
At a Bath City Council meeting doubt arose over Davenport Trust year timing and library funding. Allan Spear explains the Davenport Trustees gave 1500 in 1951, but Oct 1 to Jan 1 funds were missing, leaving the Patten Free Library in a precarious financial state without the usual Davenport support.
Mrs. Martha Downes of East Brunswick appears in municipal court with Record er John W. Quarrington to answer an assault and battery complaint filed by Mrs. Alyce Sims of East Brunswick. The case advances to December 14. Sims reportedly hospitalized after a Friday Center street clash. Bail of $50 posted for Downes.
A new housing trailer development on the Brunswick Bath highway, owned by Charles Leeman of Brunswick, is nearly ready. The parcels lie a quarter mile east of the main gate of the Brunswick Naval Air station, with 400 foot frontage on Route 1 and extend back to Thomas Point, near the astrand Antique shop.
The Sagadahoc Rod and Gun Club celebrates the opening of its new clubhouse funded by member efforts. President Nick Mihalos notes 1375 local hunters without licenses and invites new joiners, with dues set at $1 to join and a modest annual fee. Frank Ward of North Bath is praised for substantial help and time.
A meeting of the Indian Guides at the Y M C A is set for Thursday at 7 45 p m. Boys aged eight to eleven are invited with their fathers. Last gathering featured Army Recruiting Sergeant McLean showing movies. this week aims for broader attendance from boys and dads.
The First Federal Savings and Loan of Bath Maine acts to foreclose a mortgage on a Bangor area real estate described as a lot in West Bath with a twenty foot right of way and references to deeds from 1917 1941 and later. the mortgage has breached conditions and the bank proceeds under Maine law to enforce the lien.
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