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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jan 07, 1954

Page

4

Local families mark holidays and anniversaries in Bath area

Community notices report last week’s holiday visits and anniversaries among Bath residents and relatives. Jane Niles and Jane of Stratford travel to New York City for the season, Miss Jewett of Bath begins Air Force service, and families including White and McDaniel share events at Brunswick and Washington places.

Ann Jewett Brian M. Jewett New York City Bete Ie American Aireos Miss Jewette Ees Bath Iron

Local Notes and Moves Include D.A.R. Member Departure

Ashme White and Frederick Haggett prepare for Bangor travel while D A R. member details appear. Dana York's son works as a guard at Pratt Whitney. Mary Cunningham and Mrs Adams with pneumonia updates are noted alongside travels of Dr. and Mrs. Morin after New England visits.

D. York Dana York Green T Pratt & Whitney Co

Captain Spiller Assigned to Bath Iron Works

Capt John H Spiller of the U S Navy attached to Bath Iron Works departs Dec 28 from WN Mich heading for New London. Mrs The who tine at New Laon Steve.

John H. Spiller U.S.N Bath Iron Works la Reto WN Mich New Laon

Mrs Frederick E Drake Contractahan home listing

Mrs Frederick E Drake en the Contract ahster home at 1002 Washing likely appears in a local notice or listing. The readable fragment indicates a property associated with the Drake family and an address on Washing. Further details are unavailable in the snippet.

Frederick E. Drake

Birth Announcement for Glenda Ann Dunning

Mr. and Mrs. Roger Dunning announce the birth of their daughter Glenda Ann on December 19 at Bath Hospital. She weighed six pounds four ounces at birth. Grandparents are Mrs. Alma Holbrook of Phippewar and Mrs. Chester S. Brett of Wellesley. Also noted Nancy Sewall spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Arthur-2nd of Washington Street.

Roger Dunning Bath Pital Glenda Ann Dunning Marilyn Holbrook Alma Holbrook Phippewar Chester S. Brett Wellesley I ‘Ris Nancy Sewall Brett Arthur — 2Nd Washington Stree

Clancy Couple of Gallup Receive Christmas Snowfall Calls

Mr and Mrs James E Clancy of Gallup are mentioned in a fragment about Christmas day snow events and received calls related to the storm. The garbled text notes they are at home and references heart related issues and snow.

James E. Clancy Ter Gallup

Foreign Exchange Student Guest in Bath Visit

Mrs. Frank Reinoehl of Wash ny Helmut Schlopke, one of the foreign exchange students, visited Bath last summer as a guest of Mr and Mrs Reinohl during the stay.

Frank Reinoehl Washny Helmut Schlopke Bath Reinohl

Corwins and Ho Families Share Christmas Weekend

Mr and Mrs Arthur Corwin of Blehead Massachusetts hosted Christmas weekend with Mrs Corwin s daughter and husband Mr and Mrs Edmund Ho of Wilmington North Carolina Hoggard was Miss Nancy Hyde of Bath before her marriage.

Arthur Corwin Blehead Mass

Couple Whitely Married in Bath City Hall Ceremony

Mr and Mrs Donald G nee Dorothy Kocha of New Oval celebrate their marriage in Bath City Hall with city Mrs Egan among those employed in the offices.

Donald G. Nee Dorothy Kocha New Oval Max Egan Bath City Hall

Local Family News From Pequonoc Bridge and Surroundings

Mr and Mrs Ray Thomas and children Terri Alan and Lynn of Pequonoc Bridge Conn return home after holidays with Mr and Mrs Edwin Thomas Woolwich and Mr and Mrs John Gowan Washington Street. Mrs Guy A Nichols 78 Bedford Street a patient at Memorial hospital. Miss Mary E Donnell leaves for Simmons College Boston to resume studies with guest Miss Jacquline Scavitto Somerville Mass during vacation. Dur ing vacation she had a college class mate guest.

Ray Thomas Terri Alan Lynn Pequonoc Bridge Conn Edwin Thomas Woolwich John Gowan Washington Street Guy A. Nichols Bedford Street The Memorial Hospital Mary E. Donnell Boston Simmons College William T. Donnell High Street Jacquline Scavitto Somerville Mass

Mrs George Mackenzie Among Returned Names

Mrs George MacKenzie of up. My returned Eunice Ambrose of Bath are among them.

Morse leaves Cruz Mexico plans stay at Geneva Hotel

Morse travels from Cruz to Mexico City for several weeks at the Hotel Geneva. Mr and Mrs Henry D Small of Bedford Street pass in Malden with their car and her husband Samuel L Dean. Dean a chief petty officer heads to Washington DC for Navy Inter-Communication school for a year. Mrs Dean will join him soon. Miss Jean Shaw of Boston has returned after visiting New Hampshire. Mr and Mrs Ronald Larrabee and cooties Beverly of London Virginia depart for Beverly.

W- Morse Cruz Mexico Mexico City Geneva Henry D. Small Bedford Street Malden Mass Samuel L. Dean Dean U. S. Navy Washington, D. C Navy Inter- Communication School Jean Shaw Boston H. Shaw North Street

Birthday Dinner Honoring John Long on New Year’s Day

A birthday dinner occurred on New Year’s Day in honor of John Long. Guests included Mrs. Long and Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Ambrose.

John Long Mrs. Long Stephen Ambrose

Gediman Plans California Visit With Family

Arthur W Gediman of 6 Andrews road departs Boston Logan Airport by plane for California to visit his daughter and the Blonder family of Van Nuys for a month. Miss Rita Gediman also leaves Monday for Idaho Junior College.

Arthur W. Gediman Andrews Road Logan Boston California Lester Blonder and van Nuys Rita Gediman Ant Ida Junior College

Worcester Visit Ties Families in Patenaude Meeting

Mr and Mrs John Long of Winslow Court called on George Patenaude of Great Brook Valley Worcester Mass They also visited Mr and Mrs Raymond Patenaude and Mr and Mrs John Blunt in Worcester.

John Long Winslow Court George Patenaude Great Brook Valley Worcester Mass Raymond Patenaude John Blunt

Fragmentary Social Notes Mention Local Figures and Events

The text lists numerous individuals from various towns and families including Fayney, Harvey, Dean, Catherine, Mildred, and Mrs. Norcross among others. It references gatherings, a bank visit, and a weekend departure, but many names are incomplete or garbled, yielding limited clear events.

Fayney Rangers Robert Harvey Seaise Toh Dean Lincolev Catherine Wi M Mass Melvin ‘Cox Mildred Nett Aucorn Char Selma ‘Agit Lisbon Hoy Powers Percy Norcross

Bath Personal News Briefs HighlightLocal Figures

Albert Berry returns from the Mediterranean aboard the U S N. His wife will stay with his parents in Bath and has joined Gilbert's Beauty Salon. Bath Garden Club members host a dessert bridge at the clubhouse Jan 11. Rothschilds announce a second child Nina Beth born Dec 25. Virgin ia Trott is mother. Memorial Hospital notes a patient, Master McDaniels Jr., son of Lieut. and Mrs. Robert Washington U S Army. Bath social items include guests from Portland and Arlington Heights and a Park er House children's style show by Mademoiselle Shop.

Albert Berry U.S. N Mediterranean Charles, T. Small Emerton Gross The Bath Garden Club Ee McDaniels, Jr Robert’ Washington U. S. Ee

Stott Couple Returns Home With Sister from Reading Mass

Dr. and Mrs. Ardenne A. Stott of Park Street returned home in Troy New York and were accompanied by Dr Stott's sister Mrs Hannah Somes of Reading Massachusetts.

Ardenne A. Stott Park Street Troy N. Y

Miss Margaret Stewart Visit Noted in Boston

Miss Margaret Stewart of Boston, a former Bathite and longtime practical nurse, is a guest of Mrs Emnoraver on Union Street.

Margaret Stewart Boston Emnoraver Union Street

Family Returns Home After Christmas Visit

Rev. Dr. David Wilson and Mrs. Wilson return to Washington street home after spending Christmas with their son Blair C. Wilson and his wife of Melrose Massachusetts. A family Christmas dinner was held.

David Wilson

Mrs Lula Meas Returns With Marrs Family From Gardiner

Mrs Lula Meas of Gardiner formerly of Wooset arrived home over the weekend with her son and wife Mr and Mrs Les Marr of 1379 Washington Street and others in their party.

Lula Meas Gardiner Wooset Les Marr Washington Street

Unclear text fragment from Meadow Way resident

Lewis Warren of Meadow Way in Maine is described as remote to Fae a Maine. The Employment Commission notes he returned to his home Saturday where he is convalescing.

Lewis Warren Meadow Way Maine Pin Hemen Heenee Hig

Milford Run Weekend Adjoins Marbicheed Mass

A fragment notes activity around 1083 Washington Street after a New Year’s ad run in Milford. It mentions a party or gathering joined with Marbicheed in Massachusetts, but details are unclear.

Washington” Street Milford Marbicheed Mass

Melrose Family Hosting Sandy Visit at Stackpole Farm

The Stackpole family of Melrose welcomes visitors to their home at Mobell's Pond in West Weat for a Sandy visit led by Philip Stackpole and his son Pete.

Philip Stackpole Petee Philip Melrose Sandy Stackpole Mobell’s Weat

Bath Societies And Clubs Agenda For January Meeting

The work committee includes Stilphen and advisory members such as Mr. Puseel, Mrs. Sarah Woodbury, Mrs. Eva Atwood, and Mrs. Edna McRa. Attendees listed include Mr. and Mrs. Carlisle Taber, Mr. and Mrs. James Ledya, Roy Morseth, and couples from Wiscasset and Brunswick. The next meeting is January 15 with Advanced Officers Night featuring entertainment and refreshments prepared by several hosts.

Stilphen Aan Codha Jan Eee Naethe Wyman Erick Puseel Woodbury Ana Rs Utleigh Sven Lonn Pi Hce Ashe Carlisle Te Taber James Ledya Fa Royrence

Lowell Temple Pythian Sister Meeting Plans for New Year Event

Members met Wednesday to organize a New Year's party in the hall on January 6 with a six o'clock dinner, tree, and social. A Reese party on January 13 will raise funds for ways and means. The Twin S of Bath will meet January 14 with gifts for the exchange.

Lowell Temple Pythian Reese Bath Mrs. Be Arill Cary

Nightingale Club Sets Feb 11 Tea With Arline Footer

The Nightingale Club will hold a tea on February 11 at Miss Arline Footer's home, 38 South Street. Members enjoyed a festive scene with a brightly lit tree and gifts, and later distributed event tickets.

Tate Arline Footer South Street

Nazarene Society Stringent Meeting with Exchange of Gifts

A Nazarene Society gathering at the parsonage included a Tuesday exchange of gifts and social time. Attendees sang and prayed as part of the event.

Social Evening Follows Otterea Event

Following a small gathering at the community hall, attendees enjoyed a social hour with refreshments served by Ruby Preble and Mrs. Lois Mes. The remainder of the evening proceeded in a relaxed, sociable manner.

Otterea Tae Ae Cae Ramine Tan Mane Ruby Preble Mrs. Loismes

Beacon Street Women Host Summer Tea and Recital

A Beacon Street women’s gathering featured a study on summer music and a vote of thanks. Tables were set with tea cakes and cookies as guests including Mrs Eleanor Oliver and Mrs Vivian Hunter enjoyed a reception hosted by Mrs Oliver.

Ummer Ieee Elnora Oliver Eleanor Butterfield Vivian Hunter Doris Hanson Lillian Temple Lile Niles Florence Haley Shirley Swearpie Gaynelle Taber Lir King Rogers Howe Bertha Davis Catheriine Upon Annie Savage Fifield Mary Quimby Berenice Colby Evelyn Ayer Oliver Suert Margaret Stewart Ton Mass

Central Church League Meeting Scheduled for Jan 11

The January Activities Committee will hold a Central Church League meeting next Monday evening January 11 at 6 30 sharp. Mrs. is listed as a committee member though details are unclear.

T W Hyde Camp joint installation at Arlene

T W Hyde Camp Sons Union Veterans of the Civil War and Auxiliary held a joint installation Monday night in Arlene with officers named including President Hazel Warner Past President Lillian Farrington and others in attendance.

T. W. Hyde Sons Union Veterans of the Renee Ples Aut Gaunt Kedred Osborne Hazel Warner Lillian Farrington Phyllis and Pag Neon Wee Fr Wiment Frances Arner Maine Snooker

Personal notes and family updates from Decatur and Boston

Personal notes mention Gran street improv, illness recovery at home, visit by Stanley Hatch of Decatur Illinois, Bath holidays with his mother, Robert B Hatch in Green Carey resumes MIT studies after recess. Aunt Mrs John Boyd in Haddonfield, Oscar Trott back at 1350 Washington Street after Boston weekend, nephew visit. Mr and Mrs Conrad U announce son due January 3.

Granstree Stanley Hatch Decatur Bath Robert B. Hatch Green Carey John Boyd Haddonfield Oscar Trott Washington Street Boston Atesae Uth N. H Mel Conrad U Ooene Ann

4 H Youth Win Awards in Maine

Four-H youths in Rumford and across Maine earned recognition for club work. Benjamin Ta rer, 38, raised 11 baby beef and 13 animals winning championships for his exhibits while Ada Mae Lewis, 18, received a wrist watch for demonstrating practical home methods.

Omas Ada Mae Lewis Wes Ada Eas Spain Ven

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Jane Niles Jane Stratford Fort Benning, Ga Brunswick Charles H. White Ey Louth Herbert C. White Office of the Work Corp Washington Susan Connard Ruth Strack New Sire Coy Retelle Robert McDaniel Gordon Phs Opie Chile Rssing Peresna Leonard Wetherbee Daheing Mr. Ny Mrs. Oliver Ashme White Vata D.A.R Frederick Haggett Phippeture Mary Cunningham Damne Our . Adams Russell Harry F. Morin Street West Hart Mrs. Claude Gillette Furrefreshm Mrs A. M. Mainen Wallace Chaplin Jock Pinel Werinos Leon Ayers Eehend Wee Hascome Ae Ee Rarcia Freeman Sunnyside Farm East Brunswick Ronald Larrabee and Eoities Beverly London , Va Ren ® Coty France Paris Pica Lawsrence R Mir Madden Ie Madden Walter N. Rothischile Jr Syosset Long Island Ninasabeth Rothschild Rothschild Virginia Trott Raymond H. Troy Walter N New York Gertrude Memorial Aan Satree Firthut Portland Ra Mae Peres Berry Frederick. Gavin Arlington Heights MacDonald Woshington Mademoiselle Shop Pees Parker House Genesta Nightingale Club Nazarene Society Senate William F Beacon Street Central Church League Peest Toaillard McCabe Rees Rumford Bowery Benjamin Ta Rer Ot ‘Agere Armee Brewer Douglas Libbey Priscilla Whitaker Benjamin Turner Ade Mee Lewis Arline Harris Beverly Williams Grace Soule H. Boe. Oe Angeles National Forest Aia Sos Mt. Wilson Army of Men International Sound
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