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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1949

Page

5

Society and Clubs Notes From Carlsbad To Seattle Trip

Cards from Carlsbad New Mexico report K Fulton and son Bruce motor trip across 4500 miles to Seattle Washington. They praise Texas roads meals and hotels and hope to reach Seattle for holidays with Mrs Redmond in Snohomish. Other society items note Mrs Herbert McCabe in a cast, James Bonney at University of Ormont Burlington, Rear Adm Gillette hosting guests, Spann family traveling to Louisiana, 35th wedding anniversary for Mr and Mrs Fred King, Pfc Hugh Madden home from Fort Monmouth on furlough, and Barbara Hopkins visiting from New York City.

Carlsbad New Mexico K. Fulton Bruce Seattle Washington Texas Iton Edward Redmond Snohomish Fulton General Electric Co

Army Veteran Thatcher B Pinkham Arrives Home

Thatcher B Pinkham Jr. who served with the U S Army in Okinawa since March arrived at his parents home on Bridge street. He received his discharge from the Army and left Okinawa in November. He entered service a year earlier and attended communications training in Japan.

Thatcher B. Pinkham, JZ Jr U. S. Army Okinawa Thatcher B. Pinkham Bridge Street Ene Ageg Japan

Losier Hosts Christmas Visit From White Family

Mr and Mrs Albert Losier welcomed Christmas guests including their daughter and family Mr and Mrs Horatio E White of Topsham.

Albert Losier Horatio E. White Topsham

Christmas Guests and New Baby News

Miss Annie Conley and Miss Julia Conley of Freemont street visit their niece Mrs. James H. Barrett at Down East lodge Scarborough for Christmas. Mrs Barrett is formerly Miss Eileen Jones. Mr and Mrs Richard J Madden of Baton Rouge Louisiana former residents of Bath announce the birth of a daughter last week in Baton Rouge.

Annie Conley Julia Conley Freemont Street James H. Barrett Down East Lodge Scarborough Barrett Eileen Jones Ison Jones Richard J. Madden Baton Rouge, la Bath Baton Rouge

Local Socials Note Guests and a Minor Injury

Mr and Mrs Melville Clark of Portsmouth New Hampshire were guests. Mr Clark's mother Mrs Clark of 1530 Washington Street visited Friday. Dale St Pierre three year old son of Mr and Mrs Alex St Pierre of Sagadahoc Ferry cut his hand Thursday afternoon at home requiring a stitch.

Melville Clark Portsmouth N. H Mr. Clark Mrs. Clark Washington Street Dale St. Pierre Alex St. Pierre Sagadahoc Ferry Accieaoly

Easthams Host Informal Thursday Afternoon Gathering

Mr and Mrs Eastham Guild Jr entertained informally Thursday afternoon at their Washington street home in a social visit with neighbors and friends.

Mrs. Eastham Guild, Jr Washington Street

Christmas Day Gatherings Around Rochester Notables

Mr and Mrs A M Main of Garden street hosted guests including Mr and Mrs H A B McInnes of Rochester New York Mr and Mrs Dnecan McInnes Mr and Mrs A M Main Jr Mrs Duncan McInnes and daughter Mary Ellen Mr and Mrs Richard Kimball and Mr Fitch of Boston along with Miss Riva Greenblatt at the A G Page Co for holidays.

A. M. Main Garden Street H. A. B. McInnes Rochester N. Y Dnecan McInnes A. M. Main, Jr Duncan McInnes Mary Ellen Richard Kimball Fitch Boston Riva Greenblatt A. G. Page Co

Portland trio holiday visit lists local families

Marilyn Hart of Portland spent Christmas weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs Raymond C Hart on Park Street. Betty Harper a student at the Maine General School of Nursing in Portland arrived for the holidays to visit Mr and Mrs Edward G Hawkes in Phipps.

Marilyn Hart Portland Mrs Raymond C. Hart Park Street Betty Harper Maine General School Ofursing Edward G. Hawkes Phipps

Local Families Gather for Weekend Visit in Denny Road Area

Mr and Mrs Franklin Merrill and daughter from Diss Bat and Mr and Mrs Sesent Robinson with sons Freddie and Peg of Denny Road visited over the weekend with Mrs Ivills and Mrs Robinsons Mr and Mrs Leroy Ox of Liberty, formerly of.

Franklin Mervill Pave DI SS Bat Sesent Robinson Freddie Peg Denny Road The Ark Lville Robinson Leroy Ox Liberty

Unseasonable Weather Brings Seasonal Plant Surprises

Mrs. James EB reports pansies sprouting from a warm spell and greeting readers with a Merry Christmas while Mrs. King fears tulips may bloom early. The notice lists local holiday visits including the Fisher family, Norman Marriner, Dorothy H. Eberle and Betty Anne Schulze, plus ill health of J Edward Drake Jr.

James Pleasant Street Ocent

Visitors From Lom bard Lombard Families Honor Host

Dr and Mrs Reginald Lombard and Laura Lombard of South Portland with Cadet Reginald Lombard Jr of West Point were guests of Mr and Mrs J Edward Drake Jr on High Street Friday. Also visiting were Mr and Mrs C W Tedford and son Leonard and Arthur M Berry, guests of Mr and Mrs A B Tedford of Brunswick.

Reginald Lombard Laura Lombard South Portland Reginald Lombard, Jr West Point Academy J. Edward Drake, Jr High Street C. W. Tedford Leonard Arthur M Berry A. B Tedford Brunswick

Local Births and Holiday Visits Highlight Weymouth and Melrose

Mr and Mrs Walter White of Weymouth Heights Massachusetts welcomed a 7 pound son born December 24 at South Shore General Hospital. Mrs White formerly Kathleen Harkins daughter of Mrs John Harkins and the late Mr Harkins Corliss Street. Mr and Mrs Christopher Stancliffe Hurst of Melrose Massachusetts were Christmas weekend guests of Mrs Hurst's parents Captain and Mrs Russell Snow Hitchcock on Washington Street.

Walter White Weymouth Heights Mass South Shore General Hospital Christopher Stancliffe Hurst Melrose

Birth of a Son Declared for Mr and Mrs MacDonald

Mr and Mrs David MacDonald of Philadelphia welcome a son born December 23 at Hahnemann Hospital Philadelphia. Mr MacDonald is the son of Mrs Bernice Burns of Washington Street.

David MacDonald Philadelphia Hahnemann Hospital MacDonald Bernice Burns Washington Street

Daly Couple Visits Bath Relative for Christmas

Mr and Mrs James R Daly of Malden Massachusetts arrived Friday to pass Christmas with Mrs Dalys sister and husband Mr and Mrs John Gilmore in Bath.

James R. Daly Malden Mass

Christmas Homecomings for Cummings Family in Baltimore

Miss Norma Cummings music supervisor of Baltimore and Mrs. Raymond Cummings of Maxwell Street arrived home for Christmas with their family. Miss Selma Cummings, a second year student from the New England Baptist Hospital, also returned for the holiday.

Norma Cummings Baltimore Raymond Cummings Maxwell Street Selma Cummings New England Baptist Hospital

Csorosz Family Celebrates Christmas Day Gathering

Mr and Mrs Andrew Csorosz of 51 Drayton Road share Christmas Day with Mr and Mrs John Corosz of Lisbon Falls, the Csorosz parents in a family gathering.

Andrew Csorosz Drayton Road Csorosz John Corosz Lisbon Falls

Maine students spend Christmas with families

Dick Largay and Charlie Burgess, students at the University of Maine, are spending the Christmas holidays with their respective parents Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth J. Largay of Union Street and Mr. and Mrs. Charles L. Burgess Sr. of Floral Street.

Dick Largay Charlie Burgess University of Maine Kenneth J. Largay Union Street Charles L. Burgess Floral Street

Yale Student Frank Warren With Parents on Vacation

Yale University student Frank Warren is spending his vacation with his parents Dr. and Mrs. Ralph D. Warren at their home on Washington Street.

Frank Warren Yale University Mrs Ralph D. Warren Washington Street

Technician Seaman Wagner Arrives for Two Week Leave

William O. Wagner of E T S A United States Navy now at Great Lakes Illinois has reached Bath for a two week leave to visit his parents Mr and Mrs Robert Wagner Sr of 623 Washington Street.

William O. Wagner E.T.S.A U.S.N Great Lakes Ill Bath Robert Wagner Washington Street

Miss Diane Curtis Leaves for Rochester Holiday Visit

Miss Diane Curtis departed Friday for Rochester New York to spend the holidays at her home, enjoying the season with relatives and friends.

Diane Curtis Rochester N. Y

Local Notes from Bath Area This Week

Pvt. Robert D. Miller stationed at Fort Knox arrived Saturday morning to pass the holidays. Lynwood V. Miller of West Bath, Miss Mary F. Gibbons left for Providence R I to attend the Farnsworth Lockwood wedding. Miss Farnsworth is daughter of the late Audrey Mallett Farnsworth. Mrs Archie McLaughlin of Popham Beach visited Bath Friday.

Robert D. Miller Fort Knox Kentucky Lynwood V. Miller West Bath Mary F. Gibbons Providence R. L Farnsworth-Lockwood Miss Farnsworth Audrey Mallett Farnsworth Archie McLaughlin Popham Beach Bath

Gallants and Hawkes Host Christmas Guests in Bath Area

Joseph Gallant and Miss Helen Gallant of Bath were Christmas guests of Mr. Gallant’s daughter and her husband Mr. and Mrs. Edward G. Hawkes of Phippsburg.

Joseph Gallant Helen Gallant Bath Mr. Gallant Edward G.hawkes Phipps- Burg

Drakes Return From St James for Holidays

Mr and Mrs James Benjamin Drake arrived last week from St James Maryland to visit Mr Drakes mother Mrs Fred E Drake on Washington Street for the holidays.

James Benjamin Drake St. James Mr. Drake Fred E. Drake Washington Street

Bath man injured as train strikes foreman near Unity

Ted Roberts, foreman with Bridges Construction Co., is on the danger list at Sisters hospital Waterville after a train collision while returning home to Auburn from Bath where he worked in the Pipe Covering Department at Bath Iron Works during the war. He lived with Mr and Mrs Peter Gagnon at 22 High Street and has many Bath friends.

Peter Gagnon High Street Mrs. Gagnon Bath

Newell Hosts Christmas Day Dinner Guests

Mrs. Olive Boyd Guild and Mr. and Mrs. Eastham Guild Jr. and family were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. William S. Newell on Christmas Day.

Olive Boyd Guild Eastham Guild, Jr William S. Newell

Widow Bowker Injured in Fall Hospitalized at Memorial

Mrs. Olive Ann Bowker, 92, of 7 King Street, is a patient at Memorial Hospital after falling at home and breaking her hip. She would welcome calls from friends. Mrs. Jennie Lane and the Misses Faye and Virginia Lane of Auburn were weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. Judson G. Niles in Woolwich.

Olive Ann Bowker King Street Memorial Jennie Lane Faye Virginia Lane Auburn Judson G. Niles Woolwich

Christmas Visit by Miss Marguerite Rines and Miss Jane Trott

Miss Marguerite Rines a nurse at Mercy Hospital Portland stayed with her parents on Christmas Day. Miss Jane Trott arrived Friday and will stay through January 2 with her parents at 77 High Street Granite Street.

Marguerite Rines R. N Mercy Hospital Portland Chester Rines Granite Street Jane Trott Milton C High Street

Parker Brothers Visit Parents for Christmas

Everett Parker a Dartmouth student and John Parker Jr a Phillips Exeter student arrived to spend Christmas with their parents Mr and Mrs John Parker on Summer Street.

Everett Parker Dartmouth University John Parker, Jr Phillips Exeter Academy John Parker Summer Street

Miss Virginia Andre Arrives for Christmas with An dre Family

Miss Virginia Andre, a teacher at Greeley Institute, arrives to pass Christmas with her parents, Mr and Mrs Charles Andre Sr, on Lincoln Street.

Virginia Andre Greeley Institute Charles Andre Lincoln Street

Dearborn Brothers Return Home For Holidays

George D. Dearborn a Franklin Art School student in New York City and David B. Dear born a student at MIT have arrived home to spend the holidays with their father and Mrs Dearborn at 969.

George D. Dearborn Franklin Art School New York City David B. Dearborn Massachusetts Institute of Technology Dearborn Mrs. Dearborn Washington Street

Mrs Nancy Sewall Visits Family Over Holidays

Miss Nancy Sewall a teacher at Woodward School Boston arrived Thursday to spend the holidays with her parents Mr and Mrs Arthur Sewall 2nd confirmation of family reunion in Boston society notes.

Nancy.Sewall Woodward School Boston Arthur Sewall

Miss Cynthia Sewall Arrives For Holidays In Peekskill

Miss Cynthia Sewall a student at St Marys School Peekskill New York arrived Saturday to spend holidays with her parents Mr and Mrs Arthur Sewall.

Cynthia Sewall St. Mary’s School Peekskill, N. Y Arthur Sewall

Local residents host weekend guests in Maine

Mr and Mrs Staton R Curt is Topsham entertained weekend visitors including Mr and Mrs James Bowering and Mrs Clarence Curtis Portland and Mrs Clarence Curtis Jr of Windsor VI Mr Curtis serves as executive director of the Hyde Memorial Home for Crippled Children and Adults Inc Mr and Mrs Charles E Hewitt joined Mr and Mrs Charles E Hewitt Jr for a dinner marking their 40th wedding anniversary

Staton R. Curtis Topsham James Bowering Clarence Curtis Portland Clarence Curtis, Jr Windsor, VI Curtis Hyde Memorial Home For Crippled Children and Adults, Inc Charles E. Hewitt Charles E. Hewitt, Jr

Conley Family Visiting Dennisons for Holidays

Mr and Mrs John T Conley Jr of Old Town arrived Wednesday last week to spend the holidays with Mrs Conleys parents Mr and Mrs William W Dennison on Green Street.

John T. Conley, Jr Old Town

George Boynton Arrives for Holidays in Boston

Burdette college student George Boynton arrives in Boston to spend holidays with his relative Harland E. Boynton of North.

George Boynton Burdette College Boston Harland E. Boynton North Street

Miss Mae Nelson Home for Christmas Holidays

Miss Mae J. Nelson a Bouve Boston School junior affiliated with Tufts College is at home for Christmas holidays. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Louis P Nelson of 1323 High Street. Hon and Mrs Rupert H Baxter hosted informal Christmas Eve gatherings at their home.

Mae J. Nelson Bouve-Boston School of Physical Education Boston Wth Tufts College Medford Mass Louis P. Nelson High Street Hon Rupert H. Baxter Washington Street

Dinner gathering honors four generations at Christmas

Mr and Mrs Herbert Hug gard entertained a four generation group at dinner Christmas at 46 Mechanic Street. In the group were Mrs Victor Pinkham and her son Roland B Robinson, Mrs Milton Savage and daughters Cheryl and Dawn and Mrs Ethel Robinson.

Herbert Huggard Mechanic Street Victor Pinkham Roland B. Robinson Milton Savage Cheryl Dawn Ethel Robinson

Soldier on Christmas furlough with mother in Arrowsic

Pfc. John Lawson of Fort Monroe Virginia is spending a Christmas furlough with his mother Mrs. Nora Lawson in Arrowsic.

John Lawson Fort Monroe Nora Lawson Arrowsic

West Bath Couple Hosts at Rock Hill Inn Reception

State Senator and Mrs. Jo seph W. Larrabee of West Bath entertained Monday at Rock Hill Inn. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Walter Lar and Sopeph of Surcuaee Sack Dh, Joseph of Topsham, and Mrs. Trafton Swain and a family of West Bath.

Joseph W. Larrabee West Bath Rock Hill Inn Walter Larand Sopeph Surcuaee Sack Dh Joseph Topsham Trafton Swain

Holiday Greetings From Wiscasset Families

Mr and Mrs Wiscasset along with Mr and Mrs pre bo pe andudith and son Bill Herbert street send holiday wishes over the holidays.

Tommy Wiscasset Pre Bo Pe Andudith Bill Herbert Street

Wetheringtons Arrive For Christmas Holidays

Clyde Wetherington of New ark New Jersey arrives Friday evening to spend Christmas holidays with Beee Se and Mrs. Thomas D. Wetherington of Western Avenue.

Clyde Wetherington Newark N. J Beee Se Thomas D. Wetherington Western Avenue

Holiday Weekend Guests Visit Mrs Areas Siblings

Holiday weekend guests of Mrs Areas included sisters and brother, along with Mary Weigek tia ses and Frank MacKinnon of Topsham.

Mrs. Areas Mary Weigecktiases Frank MacKinnon Topsham

Memorial Hospital Patient Requests Cards and Calls

Patient at the Memorial hospital would be glad to receive cards from friends or have them call to see him.

Atient

Craft couple travels to Greenfield for Christmas

Mr and Mrs William J Craft left Friday for Greenfield Massachusetts to spend Christmas with their daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs Erwin F Hutchins Mrs Hutchins is a pneumonia patient at Greenfield hospital

William J. Craft Greenfield Mass Erwin F. Hutchins Hutchins Greenfield Hospital

Mrs Watsons Visit From Hingham Ends This Sunday

Mrs John Watson and daughter Anne visited Mrs Watsons parents Mr and Mrs William S Shorey on Washington Street ending Sunday. Mrs Watson was formerly Miss Eleanor Shorey.

John Watson Anne Hingham Watson William S. Shorey Washington Street Eleanor Shorey

Cornish Couple Welcome Daughter Stephanie Arlene

Mr. and Mrs. Harry L. Cornish of 20 Corliss Street announce the birth of a daughter named Stephanie Arlene at Maine General last week. Mrs. Cornish is the former Priscilla Wood, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Wood of Bath.

Harry L. Cornish Corliss Street Stephanie Arlene Cornish Priscilla Wood Ernest Wood Bath

Dearing Admitted for Observation at Memorial Hospital

Merton L. Dearing of 26 Drummond Street has entered Memorial hospital for observation.

Merton L. Dearing Drummond Street Memorial Hospital

Local Soldier Finishes Basic Training and Begins Leave

Pvt. Robert Leo Boucher son of Mr and Mrs Leo Boucher of 428 Lark Street has completed basic training at Lackland Air Base San Antonio Texas and is on 10 days leave with his parents. He will report to Chanute Air Base Illinois after his leave.

Robert Leo Boucher Leo Boucher Lark Street Lackland Air Base San Antonio Texas Chanute Air Base Illinois

Birth Announcement for Harold Mott Jr in Winnegance

Mr and Mrs Harold Mott of Winnegance announce the birth of a son on December 18 at Memorial Hospital.

Harold Mott Winnegance Memorial Hospital

Ingraham Couple Arrives for Christmas Visit

Mr and Mrs Robert Ingraham arrived December 20 to spend Christmas with his parents Mr and Mrs George Ingraham on Elsinore Avenue. The couple reside in Orono where he studies at the University of Maine.

Robert Ingraham George Ingraham Elsinore Avenue Ingraham Orono University of Maine

Leo Venus Heads to Tarpon Springs for Holidays

Leo Venus departed Wednesday of last week traveling to Tarpon Springs Florida to spend the holiday season with his wife and two sons.

Leo Venus Tarpon Springs Fla

Miss Norma Jean Drummond Visits Fort Fairfield Roots

Miss Norma Jean Drummond a Fort Fairfield Schools teacher plans arrival Saturday to celebrate Christmas with her parents Mr and Mrs Norman J Drummond of Arrowsic.

Norma Jean Drummond Fort Fairfield Norman J. Drummond Arrowsic

Lieutenant McPhee visits family in town

Lt. Martin W. McPhee arrives from El Paso Texas to spend 10 days with his parents Mr and Mrs M W McPhee at 4 Elsinore avenue.

Martin W. McPhee el Paso Tex M. W. McPhee Elsinore Avenue

Local Births and Hospital Stays Reported by Maine Couple

Mr and Mrs Thomas Lee of Waldoboro announce the birth of a son Frederick George Payne Lee in a Portland hospital. Mr Lee is the son of Mrs Frederick G Payne. Donald Smith, an employee of the B I W Electrical Department and former master of Polar Star lodge of Masons, is a patient at Memorial hospital.

Thomas Lee Waldoboro Frederick George Payne Lee Portland Lee Frederick G. Payne Donald Smith B. I. W. Electrical Department Polar Star Lodge of Masons Memorial Hospital

Holiday Visit Notes From Auburn and Woolwich

Mr and Mrs Henery G Root of Auburn spent Christmas weekend with Mrs Root s parents Mr and Mrs Edwin A Hemingway of Woolwich Miss Carol Walker a Colby College junior arrived Dec 19 to spend the holiday recess with her parents Mr and Mrs Reuben C Walker of Middle Street

Henery G. Root Auburn Carol Walker Colby College Reuben C. Walker Middle Street

Trufants Arrive in Bath To Occupy Weeks Home

Irving C. Trufant formerly Dover-Foxcroft town manager and his wife Olive Weeks arrive in Bath for a few days and plan to move there to occupy the Weeks homestead at 21 Grove Street. Olive Weeks is a familiar name locally and the couple has many friends in Bath.

Irving C. Trufant Dover-Foxcroft Bath Weeks Grove Street Trufant Olive Weeks Harpswell

Malden People Return From Holiday Visit

Malden residents have returned home after spending the holiday at the home of Mr and Mrs John Gilmore on Bath Street.

James R. Daly Malden Mass John Gilmore Bath Street

Uphams Attend Topsham Family Gathering

Mr and Mrs Walter Upham were guests Monday at a family party hosted by Mrs Uphams parents Mr and Mrs Bird A Shelleng barger in Topsham.

Walter Upham Upham Mrs Bird A. Shellenbarger Topsham

Message of Visitors From Wassaic on Mr Merchant

Mr and Mrs Harold Buzzel of Wassaic New York have been guests of Mr Fred Merchant for a visit noted in local society circles.

Harold Buzzel Wassaic, N. Y Fred ‘Merchant

Mehlhorn Family Visit Sees O'Brien Grandfather Host

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Mehlhorn were guests on Sunday of Mr. Mehlhorn's grandfather William H. O'Brien in Portland.

Robert Mehlhorn Mr. Mehlhorn William H. O'Brien Portland

Boston trip notes for Morse Keath basketball game

Mrs Duncan H Farrell and Mr and Mrs Charles B Doyle travel to Boston to attend the Morse High Keith academy basketball game and the Icecapades event.

Duncan H. Farrell Phippsburg Road Charles B. Doyle Old Brunswick Road Boston

Quinns Spend Holidays With West Street Hosts

Mr and Mrs John Quentin Quinn and their son Jack visited Mr and Mrs John inn on West Istreet during the holidays.

John Quentin Quinn Jack John Inn Westistreet

Bates Elected Trustee of Bath Savings Institution

Councilman Delmar E. Bates of Snow Park was elected a trustee to fill the vacancy caused by W. S. Shorey's resignation. Bates, a long time corporator, was named at the trustees meeting on December 19, 1947.

Delmar E. Bates Snow Park Bath Savings Institution W. S.shorey Mr. Bates

Merchant Family Hosts Guest Over Christmas

Frederick G. Merchant of Camden stayed with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Fred Merchant at 40 Meadowway over Christmas.

Frederick G. Merchant Camden Fred Merchant Meadowway

Nichols Family Christmas Visit Spreads in Barre

Mr and Mrs Barrett C Nichols of Barre Vermont visited with his parents Mr and Mrs F B Nichols at 1 North Street during Christmas. Guests included their daughter and husband Mr and Mrs Paul K Nivlen of Brunswick and son Campbell a Bowdoin sophomore.

Alonzo Fisher Park Street Norman Marriner Brunswick Barrett C. Nichols Barre, Vt F. B. Nichols North Street Paul K. Nivlen Campbell Bowdoin

Liscomb and Akeley Hosts Over Holiday Weekend

Mr and Mrs Waldron Liscomb of Bar Harbor were guests of Mr and Mrs Roy Akeley at 30 Grove Street over the holiday weekend.

Waldron Liscomb Bar Harbor Roy Akeley Grove Street

Social Notes Show Mrs Trott Hosts Guests from Baton Rouge

Miss Jane Trott entertained Tuesday afternoon at the Trott home on High street in honor of Mr. and Mrs. William Spann and their two children who depart Thursday for Baton Rouge Louisiana. Mr. and Mrs. John Sampson of High street were Christmas guests of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur P. Sampson of South Chestnut street Augusta.

Claude S. Gillette Washington Street William Spann Baton Rouge Thomas Smith Spanns Louisiana Jane Trott Milton C. Trott High Street John Sampson Arthur P. Sampson South Chestnut Street Augusta

Holiday visitors share meals in Massachusetts and Bath

Mr and Mrs Frank Techiera of Stoughton Massachusetts spent the holiday weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs Walter S White on Cottage Street. Mr and Mrs John E Belanger of West Bath had Christmas day dinner guests including Mrs Belanger’s parents Mr and Mrs Earl Tasker of Bradford, her brother and wife Mr and Mrs Arthur Tasker with Bryan Maxine and Elaine of Bradford, and Mr and Mrs I A Trueworthy of Bath.

Frank Techiera Stoughton Mass Walter S. White Cottage Street John E. Belanger State Road West Bath

Weekend and Naval Leave Gatherings in Maine and Worcester

Joseph Lucia of Worcester, Mass, visited the Currans on Old Brunswick road. Robert Frederickson, U S N, arrived Dec 21 on a 12 day leave to see his mother in West Bath before a Mediterranean cruise aboard the destroyer E G Small based at Newport. Mr and Mrs Stanley Brawn hosted an open house Monday for Mr Brawn’s birthday.

Joseph Lucia Worcester, Mass Ambrose F. Curran Old Brunswick Road Robert Frederickson William White West Bath Frederickson U. S E. G. Small Newport R. I Mediterranean Mrs. Stanley Brawn High Street Mr. Brawn

Gilman Hosts Christmas Weekend Guests From Nearby Cities

Mr and Mrs Delmore Gil lman of 700 High Street entertained friends and relatives over the Christmas weekend. Guests Monday included Sheriff and Mrs Martin Gallant of Skowhegan and Miss Priscilla Willette and H Smith of Madison with visitors from Boston Fitchburg and Portland.

Delmore Gillman High Street Boston Fitchburg Portland Sheriff Martin Galliant Skowhegan Priscilla Willette H. Smith Madison

Miss Anne Kimball Returns Home From Memorial Hospital

Miss Anne Kimball of Lincoln street has returned to her home after a short hospital stay at Memorial. She was a patient for a few days and is reported in good spirits.

Anne Kimball Lincoln ‘Street Memorial Hospital

Pensioned Navy man ends five hour call to mother

Mrs Genevieve Hosmer of 841 High street received a tele v call Monday from W Pettingill of Norfolk Va a pensioned Navy man 23 years service Pettin five hours to get a call through to his mother on Christ-

Genevieve Hosmer High Street W. Pettingill Norfolk Pettin

Youngs Welcome Mr and Mrs Merton Young for Holidays

Mr and Mrs Merton Young of New York arrived Friday to spend the holidays with Mr and Mrs Forrest M Young, at their home on Middle street, joining Mr Youngs parents for the festive season.

Merton Young New York Mr. Young Mrs Forrest M. Young Middle Street

Millicent Hecht Engaged to Cincinnati Man

Miss Millicent S Hecht a Mercy hospital nurse in Portland is engaged to Robert H Hare of Procter & Gamble in Cincinnati Ohio. The couple announced the betrothal as they plan a future marriage in the near term.

Millicent S. Hecht R.N Mercy Hospital Portland Robert H. Hare Proctor & Gamble Cincinnati Joseph PiMecht

Club Notes On Membership And Charity Event

Dudley Pratt formerly of Bath joined the club as a new member. Bates College students vowed a donation to aid a Maine boy or girl. A second donation was sent at Miss Mabellan’s suggestion. The club will host a card party at two o clock on Saturday January 7 in the Wanamaker club rooms.

Dudley Pratt Bath Bates College Maine Mabellan Wanamaker

An d rews Observed Wedding Anniversary at Central Congregational

Mr and Mrs Carleton W An drews hosted Saturday evening reception after services at Central Congregational church to mark their wedding anniversary. Guests included senior church choir members and Rev La forest E Hodgkins.

Carleton W. Andrews Central Congregational Church Laforest E. Hodgkins

Local Family Holiday Visits Across States

Mr and Mrs David Freestone of Schenectady New York visit Mrs Freestones mother Mrs Carolyn Carpenter at 696 High Street. Norman A Court Street and Clyde A Wetherington of Newark New Jersey dine with Mr and Mrs Thomas Wetherington on Western Avenue for Christmas.

David Freestone Schenectady, N. Y Norman A. Court Street Clyde A. Wetherington Newark, N. J Thomas Wetherington Western Avenue

Christmas Visit From the Farr Family

Mr and Mrs Howard Farr and their sons Donald and Ronald of Den ny road spent Christmas with Mr and Mrs Edward Farr in Brunswick, the grandparents of the boys.

Howard Farr Donald and Ronald Denny Road Mr. Farr Edward Farr Brunswick

Carr and Cummings families host Christmas gatherings

Mr and Mrs Harold J Carr and daughters Claudia and Penelope elope and spend Christmas with Mrs Carrs parents Mr and Mrs Linwood Carr in North Harpswell. Claudia and Penelope visit grandparents. Mr and Mrs Charles F Cummings host a family Christmas party at their home. Madeline Sanborn returns to Boston after weekend with her parents.

Harold J. Carr Claudia Penelope Mrs. Carr Mrs. Linwood Carr North Harpswell Madeline Sanborn Boston Arthur Haggett Maxwell Street

Holiday Visitors Gather Across Family Homes

Mr and Mrs Dwight Pierce Jr and daughter Polly of Yarmouth spent Christmas with Mrs Pierce's parents Mr and Mrs R J M Steussy in Middle. Arthur W Gedman and daughter Rita joined relatives in Cambridge Mass. Lorenzo Perry and two sons Brent and Blake visited Greenville family, with Mrs Perry's parents Mr and Mrs Frederick Worden of 1495 Washington Street. Raymon Worden, a December graduate from Chicago College of Technology, joined the Wordens and Perrys. he will study in Washington DC for a bacteriology degree.

Dwight Pierce, Jr Polly Yarmouth Lorenzo Perry Brent Blake Greenville

Rey nolds Family Holiday Visit in Machias

Mr and Mrs Philip M Reynolds of Machias spent the holidays with their daughter and her husband Mr and Mrs Paul Watts and family of 10 Central avenue.

Philip M. Reynolds Machias Paul Watts Central Avenue

Dole Daughters Visit Newtonville Parents This Weekend

Miss Gertrude and Miss Louise Dole, wintering in Newtonville, Mass., were weekend guests of their parents Rev. and Mrs Louis A Dole on Middle Street.

Gertrude Louise Dole Newtonville Mass Louis A. Dole Middle Street

Locust Valley couple hosted by son-in-law in Middle Street

Prof and Mrs William Owen of Locust Valley New York visit their son-in-law and daughter Mr and Mrs Roger M Luke on Middle Street in a family gathering.

William Owen Locust Valley, N. Y Roger M. Luke Middle Street

Alumni placement committees named to aid UM seniors

Eighteen alumni placement committees from Maine to Ohio assist University of Maine seniors and graduates in finding employment. Philip J. Brockway, director of student aid and placement, announced the lineup. Alonzo Harriman of Lewiston, formerly of Bath, serves on the Central Maine committee.

Maine Ohio University of Maine Philip J. Brockway St T Aid Alonzo Harriman Lewiston Bath Central Maine

Boothbay Couple Mentioned In Local Social Notes

Mrs William Hutchins of Boothbay and Mr and Mrs Maurice Hutchins of 12 Bowman Street are listed in a local social notes roundup.

William Hutchins Boothbay Maurice Hutchins Bowman Street

Audrey Hill Home for Holidays from Boston Therapy School

Miss Audrey Hill daughter of Mr and Mrs W Dayton Washington street is home for the holiday season She attends the Boston School of Occupational Therapy.

Audrey Hill

Auxiliary to Veterans of Foreign Wars opens new Bath home

Bath society notes say Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars held its first meeting in the new Middle street building with good attendance. A fair Dec 7 raised a sum despite a storm, followed by a baked beans supper and carol singing. Gifts from a tree were exchanged and refreshments served to ladies and post guests.

Veterans of Foreign Wars Middle Street Madeline Child Hazel Grant Christine Wetherington Mabel Jack

Hyde Camp Auxiliary Plans Joint Installation

Hyde Camp Auxiliary met to finalize plans for a joint installation on January 3 with supper at 6 30 under Edith Miller. Officers to wear floor length white dresses and members invited to bring guests. The group aided Salvation Army and agreed to help Sons of Semen purchase a gift for Bath children’s home. Refreshments were served by president Lillian Farrington and a Christmas tree event supervised by Lucelia Blake, who received a gold bracelet as a gift.

Ramona Council D. of P Williams Elvira Emery Pocahontas Christine Radar Wenonah Emma Carleton Powhatan Lillian Warner Lucelia Blake P.G.P Wampum Frances T. W. Hyde Edith Miller Salvation Army Sons of Semen Children’s Bath Lillian Farrington

Hyde Camp and Auxiliary Form New Board of Directors

The Hyde Camp and Auxiliary announces a new board elected last week with President Frances L. Warner and officers including Vice President C. Lloyd Hooker Treasurer Maurice J. Warner and Secretary Lucelia Blake. Committees cover Hall Ways and Means Budget. resignations remove Gertrude Stewart longtime treasurer and Mary Pratt veteran committee member.

Hyde Camp and Auxiliary Frances L. Warner C. Lloyd Hooker Maurice J. Warner Lucelia Blake Hall Harry Warner Ways and Means Norman Frizzell Eleanor MacDonald John Osborne Dorothy Stone Maurice J. Eereeet D Regre Gertrude Stewart Mary Pratt

Christmas Eve at Winter Street Church

Fireside club youths visited shut ins and Bath Memorial Hospital singing carols. Ladies Auxiliary decorated for Christmas morning service. Junior choir and quartet led carols as congregation sang. Cub Pack members attended Walt Disney’s Ichabod and Mr Toad at the Opera House then enjoyed hot chocolate and cake at Olympia Restaurant.

Winter Street Fireside Club Bath Memorial Hospital Ladies’ Auxiliary John Gillespie H. O. McCabe Joseph Melrose Joseph O. Purdue Cub Pack Opera Walt Disney Ichabod and Mr. Toad Olympia

Central Ladies' Aid Teas at Parish House

Central Ladies' Aid held a Christmas tea Thursday afternoon at Central church parish house. The gathering featured bouquets and festive decorations creating a welcoming, warm event for parishioners and visitors.

Central Church Parish House Ladies’ Aid of Church

Ladies Aid Plans Tree Exchange At Thursday Meeting

Mrs Ilotte Longfellow and Mrs Carolyn Thompson lead the program with Mrs Laforest Hodgkins in charge. At Thursday's meeting the Ladies' Aid will have a tree exchange and related activities.

Ilotte ‘Longfellow Carolyn Thompson Laforest Hodgkins Ladies’ Aid

Eagles Give Free Christmas Dinner to 73 at Front Street Hall

Eagles group hosted a free Christmas meal for 73 Bath youngsters at their Front Street hall. George oversaw food preparation with Rotary Club supplying ice cream and Oakhurst Dairy providing milk. committee members included Chief of Police Frank L. Moriarty Walter Jones Donald Gurney Frank Ozzella and John Hinds with Lt Richard Klimoff of the Salvation Army assisting.

Bath Aenue Eagles Bath Front Street George Rotary Club Oakhurst Frank L. Moriarty Walter Jones Donald Gurney Frank Ozzella Ter White John. Hinds Richard Klimoff Salvation Army

Winter Street Auxiliary Seeks January Dish Dinner

The Winter Street church Ladies Auxiliary met Tuesday evening for business and a Christmas party. Members exchanged gifts and played a quiz led by Mrs. Ruth Freeman. Refreshments hosted by Mrs. Esther Perry and others. A covered dish supper is planned for January 10. President Mrs. Selma Chubbuck named a serving committee including Mrs. Beatrice Leavitt and many others.

Winter Street Ruth Freeman Esther Perry Mildred Melrose Elizabeth Burden Alice Johnson Selma Chubbuck Beatrice Leavitt Almira Jones Thelma Sylvester Elizabeth Hartleb Catherine McCabe Annie Colby Priscilla Cul Agnes Grant Ma Anderson Virginia Moughton Margaret Snowden Sylvia Bowers

World Wide Guild Meets at Corliss Street Baptist

The Dorothy Bucklin chapter of the World Wide Guild held a Tuesday evening banquet at the Corliss Street Baptist church small vestry with 15 members present. Rev Arvid L Anderson showed slides of Japan life. Mrs Stuart gave a gift, hymn singing followed, and members praised supper and cleanup committees. The next meeting will announce White Cross work starting in January.

Dorothy Bucklin World Wide Guild Corliss Street Baptist Church Arvid L. Anderson Japan Stuart

Christmas party and gift exchange by Women’s Christian Temperance Union

The annual WCTU Christmas gathering was held Tuesday evening at Mrs. Ora Dauphin’s Spring Street home. Devotions carols sketches and poems plus a reading The Inn Keeper's Story by Mrs. Lila Place and two entertaining stories were part of the program. Mrs. Elizabeth Trott acted as Santa at the tree and refreshments were served with help from the host husband. A cooked food sale benefited the treasury. Mrs. Delma Bragg and Mrs Nellie Brown were warmly welcomed back after illness. The union will recess for two months with the next meeting in March.

Woman's Christian Temperance Union Ora Dauphin Spring Street Lila Place Elizabeth Trott Santa Claus The Treasury Delma Bragg Nellie Brown

Personal Notes From Boston and Nearby States

Dr and Mrs Chester Landy of Boston spent the holidays with Mrs Landys parents Mr and Mrs Morris W Ziblatt at 690 Washington Street The Ziblatts entertained relatives from Portland at a dinner Sunday Clifford Smith of Portland formerly of Bath was called to South Easton Mass by the death of his father William Smith on December 25 Attendees at the funeral in Wednesday included Mr and Mrs Luther Thompson of 19 Andrews Road Prof John J Murray of Indiana University Bloomington is staying with his mother Mrs Morris W Potter and Mr Potter at 1023 Washington Street before the annual American Historical Association meeting in Boston Roy Peaslee former Morse High School athlete and two children are visiting his mother in Rockland where Peaslee plans to resume studies next autumn in physical education at a school affiliated with Donald Povich son of Mr and Mrs Morris Povich M Street who left for Chicago to attend the National Convention of Tau Epsilon Phi at the Hotel Sheraton December 28 to January 1 He will reply to Tau Zeta of the University of Maine

Chester Landy Boston John J. Murray Indiana University Bloomington Morris W. Potter Potter Washington Street American Historical Association Roy Peaslee Morse Rockland Peaslee Donald Povich Morris Povich M Street Chicago Tall Epston Fraternity Hotel Sheraton Reppeson

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Herbert McCabe James Bonney Albert Bonney University of Ormont Burlington Fred L. King Tarbox Street Hugh E. Madden Fort Monmouth H. Joseph Madden Dike Road Cpl Robert Thamm Madden Barbara Hopkins George Hopkins York Dorothy H. Eberle Betty Anne J. William Schulze Schulze Barbara H. Lobdell Mark W. Sewall Charles F. Cummings P. Terrance Quinn Terry Eliot Dennis Gaudette John Quinn Anita Bakdikian University of Vermont Paul Bagdikian Oak Street Arthur W. Gediman Rita JE. Blender Cambridge Wv. F. W. Auxiliary Ramona Hyde Camp Board OF Directors Winter Street Church Central Ladies’ Aid
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