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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1956
Page
3
Notes about Bath people list updates from residents visiting family in towns including Woolwich Hartford and Lincolnville. The items mention Oak Grove School students, holiday travel to Red Bank and Chaddsford, hospital recoveries, and family gatherings during Christmas and New Year events.
Loren B. Libby aviation boatswain’s mate third class is at the U S Naval Receiving Station Norfolk awaiting transfer to the USS Forrestal CVA-59. Mrs Libby lives at 31 Tower Circle. Anna M Sullivan of the Eastland hotel Portland spent Christmas with her nephew Eugene P Eberhard and family at 912 Middle Street. Prof Robert G Eberhard and brother W Burke Eberhard of Newcastle arrived in Mt. Dora Florida to spend the winter after Thanksgiving visit.
Announcements list births at Portland and Memorial Hospitals and describe holiday visits of relatives and servicemen. Names include George Larrabee Jr and Susanna, Robert Shaw on furlough, and Martin Turpie with Colby College ties. Visitors span Bath to Waterville and Burlington with multiple addresses cited.
Central avenue residents Paul and Miss Elvira Pecci and their families are noted as student nurses on the Dean's List at Central Maine General Hospital. Airman A B Totman, stationed at Keesler AFB, returns for a nine day furlough with his parents in Winnecone. Other servicemen and families from Presque Isle and Wayne, Pa., spend Christmas and holidays with relatives in Massachusetts and Georgia.
Dennis D. Stilphen three years old, son of Mr and Mrs Arthur B Stilphen of 26 Drayton Road, is a patient at Bath Memorial Hospital after his arm was caught in a washing machine at home Sunday. Miss Georgiana McFadden, studying for a master’s in Library Science at Catholic University, Washington DC, spent Christmas with her parents on Front Street, and will be joined briefly by her roommate Miss Virginia Bennett of Ipswich Massachusetts.
Airman Richard A. Durgin of the U S Navy returns on leave for ten days to his parents Mr and Mrs Ira Durgin at 61 Academy Street. He is stationed at the Naval Air Station Lakehurst New Jersey.
Mrs William Elliot of West Bath is identified as a medical patient receiving treatment at Bath Memorial Hospital.
Lt. and Mrs. Kendall Chapman and four children spent the holidays with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Carl Langbehn in Brunswick and his parents Mr. and Mrs. Irwin Chapman. After the holidays the Chapmans will move to Bedford Massachusetts for Lt. Chapman's two year study at Tufts University. Also visiting were George Langbehn a University of Maine student.
Mrs. Manuel Bowers returned to her Middle street home from Maine Medical Center in Portland after several days under observation. She resumed her duties at the Sears Roebuck Co. store on Monday.
Mrs. Frank C. Kittredge, aged 59, of 59 Bedford Street is a patient at the Maine Medical Center in Portland.
John Rand of Windsor Locks Conn. and Miss Janet Sharkey of Watertown Mass. celebrate with relatives. Pvt. Harvey H. Hartleb Jr. returns from Fort Knox for a 14 day furlough to be with his parents, while John Hartleb, Bates College senior, is also home for the holidays. Dorothy Jane Thompson visits Boston City Hospital. John Cahill serving with the U S Air Force in Paris arrives after his father Andrew R. Cahill’s death. Richard Cahill, Northfield Vermont town manager, comes home earlier in the week.
Capt. Gertrude A. Pratt RN stationed at Murphy General Hospital in Waltham Mass spent Christmas with her mother Mrs Gertrude Stewart on Green Street George Dearborn employed in Boston spent the holiday with his father Douglas Dearborn and Mrs Dearborn at their home on Washington Street
Mr and Mrs Warren P Munsey of Meriden Conn spent Christmas with Mrs John C Herrin of West Bath and Mr and Mrs Warren R Munsey of 94 Court Street. T Sgt Charles Johansen US Air Force stationed at Otis AFB Mass visited his mother Mrs Charles F Johansen of 69 Western Avenue.
Miss Armando Cormier a student at Mercy Hospital School of Nursing Portland is spending a week long vacation with her parents Mr and Mrs William Cormier in Pearl This item notes a social visit during a break from studies in the Portland medical school community.
Miss Harriet Larrabee executive director of the YWCA in Reading Pennsylvania arrived to spend the holidays with her mother Mrs Mary Larrabee and sister Mrs Donald Perry at their High Street home.
Miss Hazel Warner secretary at Versical Chemical Research Laboratory in Chicago is spending the holidays with her parents Mr and Mrs Harry Warner at 819 Middle Street.
S/Sgt Elmer Wallace and M/Sgt Harold Maddy at Loring Air Force Base Limestone spent Christmas with Wallace’s sister and her family Mr and Mrs Charles H Cahill Jr of 27 Andrews Road
Bath native Raymond H. Trott prominent businessman and former president of the New England Council has been elected to the board of directors of the World Trade Center in New England, an entity formed to coordinate the region foreign trade interests.
Miss Florence Fullerton visiting with her parents Mr and Mrs Cecil L Fullerton of 27 Huse street in Washington DC for two weeks. Their son Walter, a University of Maine student, also home for the holidays.
Mr and Mrs Emery Hart of Portland formerly of this city were Friday guests of Mrs Ethel McElroy at 29 High Street. The visit highlights social ties as residents mark a casual occasion.
Mrs G Lawrence Blodget of Bucksport arrived at her sister Mrs Andrew R Cahill's home at 68 South Street on Saturday while en route to Florida to spend the holidays with her family when she learned of the death of her brother in law Andrew R Cahill.
Lt. (j.g.) Henry Powers spent Christmas with his parents Mr. and Mrs. H. Martin Powers at 1540 Washington street. He is stationed aboard the USS Conway and will depart Thursday for Norfolk, Virginia, where the vessel is currently docked.
Mr. and Mrs Stanley R. Hunter and children Ruth Ellen and Robert of Bath passed Christmas Day with his mother Mrs Vida Hunter and his brother and wife Mr and Mrs Samuel Hunter of Benton.
Gerald Babine of the U S N and Mrs Babine with two sons Gary and Greg arrived from Oklahoma to visit Mr and Mrs Evie Babine on West Street. After leave they will travel to Lakehurst New Jersey where Mr Babine has been transferred for further Navy duty.
Eugene Babine of Montpelier Vermont a member of the U S N passed Christmas with his parents Mr and Mrs Evie Babine at their West Street home.
A gathering at 1071 Washington Street on Saturday evening celebrated cousins Miss Francine Fenn and Bruce Fenn of Dorset Vermont visiting for the holidays. After dinner the guests went to Bowdoin Arena for skating with attendees including Miss Anne Day and others.
Pvt Albert Theiling returns from Fort Ox Ky to spend a 14 day furlough with his mother Mrs Nora Gran of 53 Chestnut street. Richard J Talbot of East Hartford Conn shares Christmas with his parents at 69 Bluff road. Mr and Mrs Paul Martiros and son Gregory visit Mrs Martiros' parents in Blind Crossing. Burt S Osgood Jr and daughters Nancy Ellen and Sally Jo spend the holidays with his mother and sister in Orono. Jean L Danforth of Bethlehem Conn arrives for Christmas vacation. The Stevens families from East Boothbay and Edgecomb visit their aunt Mrs N O Webber at the Daley Home on High street. C L Clark of Syracuse with daughter and son in law Cmdr and Mrs William M Hodges of 17 Grove street. Waldo W Brooks Jr of Orono visits his parents on Denny road. Brooks attends the University of Maine and I Brooks teaches in Orono schools. On Christmas day the Brooks host their daughter and her husband Mr and Mrs William E Cummings.
Mr and Mrs Ellsworth Colby of Westport visited on Christmas Day at the home of Mrs Francena Cromwell and Mrs Arline Cummings in Woolwich.
Cmdr. William M. Hodges U S N and Mrs Hodges and three children will leave Bath January 15 for Whidby Island Naval Base Washington where Cmdr Hodges has been transferred for duty He has been attached to the Brunswick Naval Air Station Mr and Mrs Theodore Burns and son Paul of Court Street shared Christmas dinner at the Eagle Hotel Brunswick with Bath residents.
Mrs Floyd H Bussey of Fairhaven Massachusetts visits with her son Lynn M Bussey and his family at 46 Green Street. Holiday guests include Mrs Bridgham and her son Edward Jr parents of Mrs Bussey.
Mr and Mrs David Reed of West Warwick Rhode Island recall the Reed family heads while noting the passing of Mr and Mrs Guy Cromwell of Woolwich.
Mr and Mrs Jesse Radley and daughter Cynthia return to Massachusetts after staying with Mr and Mrs Edward Hunt and Mr and Mrs Kenneth Hunt at their Middle Street home over the Christmas weekend.
The Rev. Dr. and Mrs. David L. Wilson of Washington street visit their son Blair C. Wilson and daughter in law Mrs. Wilson in Melrose Massachusetts for the holidays.
Mr and Mrs Carl D Cornish on Middle street hosted Christmas dinner with Mr and Mrs C Elroy Hennessey and Mr and Mrs Edward W Hennessey of Topsham, Mr and Mrs Dwinal Cornish and daughters Cristel and Carol, and Ernest Williams of West Bath.
Mr and Mrs Donald Wilson and their son Edward Stephen were holiday guests of Mrs Wilsons sister and family Mr and Mrs Earle Hutchins in South Portland.
Mr and Mrs John Rogers and children Patricia and Peggy of Phippsburg were holiday guests of Mr and Mrs Robert Wilson at their Mere Point road home in Brunswick.
Miss Rita Gediman employed in Boston spends the holiday weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs Arthur W Gediman of 6 Andrews Road.
Mr. and Mrs. R. S. Sherman of Rockland welcome Christmas with their daughter and her family, Mr. and Mrs. Harold L. Colbeth of 20 Garden Street.
The text lists numerous Bath and regional residents visiting relatives and hosting open houses during Christmas. Names include the Gediman family of 602 Middle Street and Julius Gediman of Boston, with extended guests and holiday meals at multiple local homes.
Mr and Mrs John G Morse Sr of Winneganee hosted Christmas day guests including their son John G Morse Jr and family Frances John and Jane. Mrs Harry C Webber nurse Mrs Margaret Lang and Mrs Charles E Hewitt. Mr and Mrs Leonard Mulligan and son Brian staying with Mrs Mulligan’s parents Mr and Mrs George H Mulligan in Brunswick. Friday guests at 40 Meadowway were Mr and Mrs Arnold R Standish of Waldoboro. On Saturday Mr and Mrs Merchant hosted Mrs Emily Etheridge Mrs Norman Rose of Round Pond and Mr and Mrs Asa Philbrook and daughter Linda of Westbrook.
Mr and Mrs Alexander Mc Donald of Cook's Corner vacation in Florida visiting Manatee county public beach run by Anna Maria Island ants club. Holiday guests at Washington street home of Mr and Mrs George H Musk include Mr and Mrs Harry Musk and son Gregory Blaine Mrs John Parker and Everett U S A. Gerry and Miss Virginia Parker study at Columbia and Phillipe Exeter Academy. Miss Joanaris, student at the University of Maine, spends holidays with Mr and Mrs Thomas Canacarig at their North street home.
Mr and Mrs James Ledyard of 26 Lincoln street hosted a Christmas dinner with guests including Mrs Ann M Campbell Frank Campbell Guy Campbell George Walker and Mr and Mrs Raymond Campbell and four children of Brunswick and Mr and Mrs Kenneth Hunt and Mr and Mrs Edward Hunt of this city.
Mr and Mrs Robert DeWick and family of Woolwich were Christmas day guests of Mrs DeWick's sister Miss Mary MacKinnon and Frank MacKinnon at their Topsham home.
Mr and Mrs Henry Cheetham Jr and their son Michael along with Mr and Mrs Edward Cheetham and their family all of this city attended the annual Christmas Eve family gathering at the home of Mr and Mrs Henry Cheetham in Topsam.
The annual Christmas party of the Woman's Society of Christian Service took place at Wesley Methodist Church with 33 members. A large tree cake and snowman favors decorated the table as gifts were exchanged and donations collected for Augusta hospital and a pantry shower box for Mrs. Forrest Black. The event featured carols, a Christmas story, and games led by Mrs. Walter Upham, with hostess Mrs. Oliver W. Bell welcoming numerous society members.
Pupils from the Madelyn Wetherbee School of the Dance were hosted by Mrs. Wetherbee at Central church parish house for two parties. Fourth to sixth graders led the grand march, with prizes for novelty dances to Pamela Raven Thomas Bertocci Martha Hall and Dickson Drake.
Troop 13 Forget-Me-Not Brownies met at Central Church parish house with 13 members and guest Mrs. Pearl Wagner. They sang carols, decorated a tree, exchanged gifts, and planted narcissus bulbs for the Old Ladies Home. Next meeting set for January 8.
Bath firemen answered Box 711 at 6 50 p m Friday for a chimney blaze at 7 Tower Circle. A booster line was used and the all out signal was given at 7 19 p m.
Organ chimes in memory of the late Mr and Mrs Frederick N Sanborn were installed for dedication during Christmas services at Pilgrim Congregational church in Cambridge Massachusetts.
The local YMCA appeals for men and women to volunteer in a winter program expanding youth activities. A Woolwich Central Grammar School basketball league already engages 50 youths, with plans for girls leagues and Gra-Y and Hi-Y clubs in Bath and surrounding communities.
At a Queen Esther Rebekah Lodge meeting tentative dates were announced for the annual visitation of Assembly Warden Martha Robinson of West Buxton to District 10 lodges in February. Attendees included Mrs. Carolyn Thompson of Bath and Mrs. Louise Stevens and Mrs. Viola Smith of Brunswick at the Christmas party at the I O O F Home in Auburn. Guests were District Deputy President Marjorie Niles of Pine Cone Chapter, Wiscasset, Noble Grand Bernice Bailey and others. Rebekah members ill were Deputy Marshalldeline Colby of Wiscasset, Mrs. Charlotte Sypherus of Cornish, former Maine Assembly president now patient at Maine Medical Center, Portland, Mrs. Mary Hurley a patient at Baker Memorial Hospital, Boston, and Miss Mary Norma Elms of Dover Foxcroft a former president and patient at Eastern Maine General Hospital, Bangor.
The Junior Hospital League sponsors the New Year’s Eve Ball next Monday at the Armory expected to be among the season’s biggest social occasions. League President Mrs. Mussenden will head the receiving line with a long list of members and guests. Many preball parties are planned at local homes as members and their husbands gather for a pre dinner at the Eberhard residence on Middle Street before heading to Sedgwick for the event.
A cook serves cauliflower florets marinated in a French dressing served over crisp greens. Paprika dust adds color and visual appeal to the dish.
Parker Head School set Jan 17 for a student photography session by a local photographer. The annual Christmas party drew 66 attendees with gifts from families and the PT A. Santa, impersonated by Frederick Morse, delighted youngsters. Baptist Sunday school party had 36 present with gifts. Nearby Small Point carolers joined Parker Head youths. Holiday guests included Massachusetts and Delaware visitors. Multiple local families shared Christmas dinners and visits across Parker Head and Woolwich, Bath, and Ashdale areas.
Mr and Mrs Joseph C Popham hosted a family gathering at their Chi Day home. Sixteen family members including children and grandchildren attended with guests from Bath Winnegance and Small Point. Also Christmas dinner was hosted by Mr and Mrs Herbert Sprague with relatives present including Ernest Pushard and Jesse Munsey. Blanche Westall welcomed her daughter and son in law from Lewiston for the holiday.
Police report a hot check artist defrauded Camden merchants of about $900 in cash and merchandise in just over a day. Camden noted a 50 cent parking meter fine collected from the car used by the suspect.
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