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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jul 01, 1954

Page

6

Local residents host visits and births over weekend

Mr. McLellan visited his hometown over the day weekend in LA. Rev. Oliver W. Bell and Mrs. Bell hosted guests at Wesley Methodist parsonage. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Crosman announce the birth of a son at Osteopathic hospital in Portland on June 23. Mrs. Crosman, nee Nancy Leonard, is daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Leonard of 1110 High Street. Estella Comeau of Spring Street returned from two weeks in Somerville and Brockton with relatives, accompanied home by two couples. Mrs. Parkhurst will stay to visit her mother. Mr. Sonia and his wife returned home Sunday after attending the Taylor housewarming. Middle Street residents have received

Crosman Nancy Leonard Clarence Leonard High Street Estella Comeau Spring Street Somerville Frederick Parkhurst Brockton Mass Alfred Sonia

Bath Notes on Visitors and New Baby at Memorial Hospital

Mrs. Mary Morin of 478 Washington street is a patient at Memorial hospital. Denise Richards, recently born at Memorial hospital, is welcomed by Estella H. Wade of St. Petersburg Florida who arrived for a two week visit with her daughter and husband, Albert and Mrs. Richards of Day's Ferry. Dale Emmert and Ray Bentall with their spouses arrived in Bath on June 23 to visit Dr. Richard H. Johnson and family on Washington street. George Tardif and Gordon Sirois of Bath work at Pine Tree Camp in Oakland for the summer.

Mary Morin Washington Street The Memorial Hospital Estella H. Wade St. Petersburg Fla Bath Albert Richards Day's Ferry Denise Richards Dale Emmert Ray Bentall Adel Iowa George Tardif Gordon Sirois Pine Tree Oakland

Birthday party honors Mrs Tarbox at home

Mrs. John Tarbox of 1525 Washington street was entertained at a supper party June 22 by her mother in law Mrs Cleora Tarbox of Topsham. Attending were Mrs Howard O Reilly Mrs John Sturtevant and Mr and Mrs Andrew R Cahill with patients at Memorial hospital both entering last week.

John Tarbox Washington Street Cleora Tarbox Topsham Howard O'Reilly John Sturtevant Tarbox Andrew R. Cahill South Street Memorial Hospital

Bedford Boy Edward Wilson Works At Southport Hotel Rendezvous

Edward Wilson son of Mr and Mrs Paul Wilson of Bedford read is spending the summer at Southport where he is employed at the Hotel Rendezvous Roger Drinkwater of Bath is also employed there.

Edward Wilson Paul Wilson Bedford Read Southport Rendezvous Roger Drinkwater Bath

Clergy leader attends General Council in New Haven

Rev Laforest Hodgkins of Central Congregational church attended the General Council of Congregational Christian Churches in New Haven from June 23 to June 30. Judge Donald, an associate justice from Maine, and a consecrated layman of the Congregational Christian church, of Auburn, attended on June 27.

Laforest Hodgkins Central Congregational Church New Haven Conn General Council of Congregational Christian Churches Donald Supreme Judicial Court State of Maine Congregational Christian Church Auburn

Soldier on 13 day furlough with Floral street couple

Pfc. Richard Gross of the U S Army, stationed at Camp Carson Colorado, is on a 13 day furlough and is not staying with his parents but with Mr and Mrs Emerton Gross of Floral street.

Richard Gross Camp Carson Col Emerton Gross Floral Street

Meadowway Family Enjoys Three Weeks At Damariscotta Cottage

Mr and Mrs James Sharkey with daughter Janet and sons John and Daniel spend a three week cottage outing at Damariscotta. The Meadowway family highlights a peaceful seaside escape and time together in early summer.

James Sharkey Janet John Daniel Meadowway

Dr and Mrs Smith relocate to Foster's Point cottage

Doctor Jacob Smith and his wife and their son Richard of High Street have left their home and moved to a cottage at Foster's Point near Summit. Dr Smith will commute to his office daily.

Jacob Smith Richard High Street Foster’s Point Dr. Smith

Mrs. Gross Confined Homeward Illness Ties

Mrs. Alzira Gross of the Edna Mae Shoppe is confined to her home on Page street with illness. Miss Marion Smith and Miss Barbara Ireland have returned from a motor trip through the White Mountains and the Eastern Township. While in Canada they were guests of Miss Smith's relatives.

Alzira Gross Edna Mae Shoppe Page Street Marion Smith Barbara Ireland White Mountains Canada Miss Smith

Lewiston social notes and local moves

Mr and Mrs Edgar Leavitt of Academy street passed Saturday in Lewiston. Mrs Margaret Quinlan of the Edna Mae Shoppe returned from a Boston visit with Mrs Edna M Stott proprietor and attended the Summer dress show at the Parker House. Mrs Stott guests Dr Stott's sister Mrs Hannah Somes of Reading Mass. Mr and Mrs Frank Kenyon moved into a newly purchased house at 44 Meadowway from 402 Genter street. Mrs Annie Condon formerly resided at their present address.

Edgar Leavitt Academy Street Lewiston Margaret Quinlan Edna Mae Boston Edna M. Stott Parker House Stott Dr. Stott Hannah Somes Reading Mass Frank Kenyon Meadowway Genter Street Annie Condon

Milliken Family Guests Spend Weekend in Newport

Margaret Pauline Milliken, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Milliken of North Providence Rhode Island, visited relatives in Newport with uncle J. Milliken and wife. Sharon Ann Milliken accompanied her mother and Margaret Pauline returned to Bath with C. D. Milliken family. Mrs. Benjamin Welch of South Portland stayed with the Harolds Walker on Highland Street for the weekend.

Margaret Pauline Milliken Charles . Milliken Rt, R. I Robert Milliken Enne F Milliken Sharon Ann Newport C. D. Miilliken Margaret Pauline Bath Benjamin Welch South Portland Harold Walker Highland Street

Lawrence Vail Visits Portland From Arrowsie

Lawrence R. Vail of Arrowsie was a Friday visitor in Portland. Mr. and Mrs. Earle Kimble of High Street have returned from a month long visit in Illinois with relatives and friends.

Lawrence R. Vail Arrowsie Portland Earle Kimble High Street Illinois

Morse High Grads Join Coast Guard For Training

Stanley Doughty Reggie Gray Pinkham Brian Davis and Sonny Fuller Jr. sons of their families, recent Morse High graduates, enlisted in the U S Coast Guard and are undergoing basic training at Cape May New Jersey. At Cape May they will be tested to determine aptitudes and assigned to a field school accordingly.

Stanley Doughty Reggie Gray Pinkham Brian Davis Sonny Fuller, Jr Ralph Doughty Lloyd Pinkham Ralph Davis Harold L. Safford Morse High School U. S. Coast Guard Cape May N. J

DeMolay Council Meeting Held at Portland Masonic Temple

Linwood Temple Donald Page Paul Moore Carlyle Taber and Gilbert Hathorne of the DeMolay Council Bath Chapter attended the Council meeting at the Portland Masonic Temple on June 23.

Linwood Temple Donald Page Paul Moore Carlyle Taber Gilbert Hathorne DeMolay Council Bath Portland Masonic Temple

Miss Katherine McGill visiting New Orleans in Thayer home

After a week in Bermuda and several days in New York, Miss Katherine McGill of New Orleans is a house guest of Lt. and Mrs. Stuart W. Thayer on Front Street. She is a charter member of Xi Theta, a newly organized exemplar chapter in New Orleans of Beta Sigma Phi International.

Bermuda New York Katherine McGill New Orleans Louisiana Stuart W. Thayer Front Street

Mrs. Stiness and Mrs. Staples Arrive in Providence

Mrs Edward C Stiness and Mrs Frank L Staples of Providence Rhode Island arrive June 22 to spend the summer at 15 North Street continuing their usual annual visit.

Edward C. Stiness Frank L. Staples Providence, R. L North Street

Miss Jennie Larrabee Vacationing in Westfield Mass

Miss Jennie Larrabee of Portland formerly Bath enjoyed a week in Westfield Massachusetts as guest of Mrs Susan Osgood. A Bath teaching retiree, she now works in the Deering Loan Association office and visits weekly to see her sister and husband Mr and Mrs Merton Wright of Sasanoa Bluffs. Sharon Ann Coombs, 17 months old, daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert L Coombs of 14 Drayton Road, is a patient at Memorial Hospital. Bath Garden Club members attended the State Federation of Garden Clubs convention at Belgrade Lake House, including Mrs John Parker Mrs William W Dennison Mrs Arthur Colby Mrs Seth Mullin Mrs Bowen Torrey and Mrs Cornwall Rogers.

Jennie Larrabee Portland Bath Westfield Mass Susan Osgood Larrabee Deering Loan Association Merton Wright Sasanoa Bluffs Sharon Ann Coombs Robert L. Coombs Drayton Road Memorial Hospital Bath Garden Club State Federation of Garden Clubs Belgrade Lake House John Parker William W. Dennison Arthur Colby Seth Mullin Bowen Torrey Cornwall Rogers

Paquet Family Summer Stay In Burlington Home

Prof and Mrs Victor Paquet and Mrs Mabel Paquet of Burlington Vermont are spending the summer at the Paquet home on Russell Street in the city.

Victor Paquet Mabel Paquet Burlington, Vt Paquet Russell Street

Dunton Improves After Winter Hip Injury at Portland

Ralph R. Dunton of Portland shows improvement after a broken hip suffered in late Winter. He is on the road to regaining health, and the Duntons have not spent the Summer at their Robinhood cottage for many years. Mrs. Dunton is mother of Mrs. Edward St. Martin of Washington Street.

Ralph R. Dunton Portland

Bath resident Harry Litchfield improves at Memorial Hospital

Harry Litchfield of Bath Street has shown a slight improvement after a week as a patient at Memorial Hospital. News of his condition will please his many friends.

Harry Litchfield Bath Street Memorial Hospital

Loveitt Birth Announcement for Deborah Jean in Memorial Hospital

Mr and Mrs Wilbur F Loveitt of Arrowsie announce the birth of a daughter at Memorial hospital on Thursday. The baby weighs six pounds and is named Deborah Jean. The mother is the former Ethel Richardson, daughter of Byron L Richardson of Leonard court. The father’s father is Addie Loveitt of Georgetown, and the late Ellsworth Loveitt.

Wilbur F. Loveitt Arrowsie Memorial Hospital Deborah Jean Loveitt Ethel Richardson Byron L Richardson Leonard Court Mr. Loveitt Addie Loveitt Georgetown Ellsworth Loveitt

Mrs A C Grant listed as patient at Memorial Hospital

Mrs A C Grant of Farrin street and employed at Hyde Memorial Home is recorded as a medical patient at Memorial hospital.

A. C. Grant Farrin Street Hyde Memorial Home Memorial Hospital

Birth of son to Mr and Mrs Leon Robbins

Mr and Mrs Leon Robbins of Union Street Court announce the birth of a son at Memorial Hospital on Friday morning. Mrs Robbins is the former Alice Coleman, daughter of Mr and Mrs Andrus Coleman of Bath Street. Mrs Lotta Goodwin, who spent the summer away with her daughter Mrs Henry Nichols, is mentioned as well.

Leon Robbins Union Street Court Memorial Hospital Robbins Alice Coleman Andrus Coleman Bath Street

Thimble Club Dinner and Meeting Plans

The Thimble club met at the Sea Grille for a supper party with 10 members attending. They then gathered at Mrs. Percy Miller’s West Bay home for an evening of handwork. The group includes Mrs. Earl Coombs Mrs. Carl Rosenwald Mrs. Percy Miller Mrs. Lloyd Hooker Mrs. Donald Stewart Mrs. Chester MacKenzie Mrs. Ada Milliken Mrs. Russell Kenney Mrs. Elmer Blake and Mrs. Robert Jewell. The club will meet again on the evening of June 30 at Mrs. Jewell’s home on Middle Street.

Percy Miller West Ba Earl Coombs Carl Rosenwald Lloyd Hooker Donald Stewart Chester MacKenzie Ada Milliken Russell Kenney Elmer Blake Robert Jewell Jewell Middle Street

Pastor Howard Cramer to teach at Winthrop Methodist Camp

Rev. Howard F. Cramer left Beaton Street church after morning services to join the Methodist Camp staff in Winthrop. He plans to return on July 3.

Howard F. Cramer Beaton Street Winthrop

Crooker Family Visits Convalescent Relative in Portland

Mr and Mrs Ralph Crooker of High street visited Mrs Crooker s father Wilfred W Chaney at Maine General hospital in Portland where he is convalescing from surgery Police Sgt and Mrs Edward L Gaudreau and sons Edward III Arthur Robert and David of South Portland were weekend guests of Mr Gaudreau s parents Arthur who had been with his grandparents for two weeks returned home Edward III will stay two more weeks for a visit

Ralph Crooker High Street Edward L. Gaudreau Edward Arthur Robert David South Portland Mr. Gaudreau Upper Washington Street Wilfred W. Chaney Middle Street Maine General Hospital Portland Chaney R.N David MacLuer Joan Crooker Dorothy Sonia Chaffey Pavilion 2 Room

Mrs Blaisdell Returns Home After Hospital Stay

Mrs. Harry Blaisdell has returned to her High street home from Memorial hospital where she was treated for a virus. She resumed work at the First National Bank on Monday.

Harry Blaisdell High Street Memorial Hospital First National Bank

Wedding invitation for Marion Reay and William Jones

Invitations have been issued for the wedding of Miss Marion Mae Reay of 188 North Street and William H. Jones of 27 Tower Circle. The ceremony will be Friday July 2 at 8 p.m. in the Winter Street Congregational Church.

Marion Mae Reay Frank M. Reay North Street William H. Jones Arthur M. Jones Tower Circle Winter Street Congregational Church

Mrs Stewart Guest At Thompson Cottage In Boothbay Harbor

Mrs Kenneth Stewart of New York City visiting for a week with her girlhood friend Miss Ruth Thompson at the Thompson cottage in Boothbay Harbor. Stewart, born Emily Hyde, is daughter of the late Hon Charles E Hyde and his wife of Bath.

Kenneth Stewart New York City Ruth Thompson Boothbay Harbor Thompson The Harbor Stewart Emily Hyde Charles E. Hyde Bath

Mrs. Atwood Returns Home After Surgical Stay

Mrs Keith Atwood has returned to her home at 33 High tal after several days as a patient following surgery. Sgt 1 c John Rooney U S A Mrs Rooney and their two sons Miki and Joe will arrive from Fort Lee Va where Sgt Rooney is stationed. He will have a several day leave returning to camp on July 6. Mrs Rooney and children will spend the summer with her mother Mrs Rena Cushing of Dummer street.

Keith Atwood High Street Memorial Hospital John Rooney U.S. A Rooney Miki Joe Fort Lee

Mrs Rexford Stover Returns Home After Hospital Stay

Mrs Rexford B Stover returns to 254 Front Street after a week as a patient at Memorial Hospital.

Rexford B. Stover Front Street The Memorial Hospital

Doak Duton Family Vacation At Small Point Cottage

Mrs. Matthon O. Doak Jr and family occupy a Small Point cottage for the week. Audrey and Gregg Doak join Mr and Mrs Harrison Duton and two children of Days Ferry. Emily Anne Doak visits grandparents Mr and Mrs Norman H. Howard in Washington Street during the absence.

Matthon O. Doak, Jr Audrey Gregg Harrison Dutton Days Ferry Small Point Emily Anne Doak Norman H. Howard Washington Street

Portland couple visits North neighbor’s sister

Mr and Mrs Gerald Carr of Portland visited Mrs Harold Carter of North with their daughter Corrine and son Gerald Jr over the weekend. The family enjoyed a brief reunion and shared updates during the call.

Gerald Carr Corrine Gerald, Jr Portland Mr. Carr Harold Carter North Street

Fenn Family Spends Summer at Belgrade Lakes Cottage

Mr and Mrs Converse G Fenn and daughters Diane Eleanor Joan and Helen reside at 1023 High Street and enjoy a summer at their Belgrade Lakes cottage.

Converse G. Fenn Diane Eleanor Joan Helen High Street Belgrade Lakes

Olive Boyd Guild Visiting Family in Marblehead

Mrs Olive Boyd Guild of Marblehead Massachusetts is spending a few days at the Red House on Lincoln Street. She has been visiting with her son and his wife Mr and Mrs Eastham Guild Jr of 1083 Washington Street.

Olive Boyd Guild Marblehead Mass Red House Lincoln Street

Woods Guests of Metcalfs at Campbell's Pond

Mr and Mrs Edward L Woods of Orlando Florida are guests of Mr and Mrs Robert Metcalf at Campbell's Pond in West Bath.

Edward L. Woods Orlando, Fla Robert Metcalf Campbell's Pond West Bath

Gediman Family Heads West for California Visit

Mrs Arthur Gediman and daughter Rita of Andrews Road fly from Port land airport to Van Nuys California to stay a month with Mrs Gedimans daughter Mrs Lester Blonder and family. Mr Gediman had earlier visited his daughter and family on the West Coast for several weeks. The Stratford Connecticut schools party with Miss Donna Jolly and Miss Lorraine Palmer from Milford Conn. visited the Niles family in Middle Street and then they all depart Sunday for Oakland to serve as counselors at Camp Somerset for the summer.

Arthur Gediman Rita Andrews Road Portland van Nuys Calif Gediman Lester Blonder West Coast Stratford

Reunion of Wright Family After Long Navy Voyage

George Wright, 4, his wife June Stover Wright, and Sgt. 1 c ge Wright of the U S A share a reunion after a long voyage. They anticipate two more years until completing enlistment. The family enjoyed the trip and the children revelled in the journey, with farewell parties held before leaving Bath.

Weer Gorkes Ete George Ge Wright U.S. A Sgt. Wright Vs. Wright June Stover Bath

Miss Claudia Carter Returns Home From Grandparents Visit

Miss Claudia Carter daughter of Mr and Mrs Harold Carter of 165 North Street has returned home after visiting her grandparents Mr and Mrs Linwood Carr of Cumberland Center.

Claudia Carter Harold Carter North Street Mrs Linwood Carr Cumberland Center

Howard Family Weekend Visit Spreads From Bangor to Portland

Mr and Mrs Kenneth Howard and daughter Anna of Bangor stayed with Mrs Howard s sister Mrs Norman W Howard of Washington street over the weekend. They left Sunday for Portland to pick up Mr Howard s mother Mrs Edward Howard and returned with the family to Bangor for a visit. Leon E Robbins of 33 Liberty Street is a patient at Memorial hospital.

Kenneth Howard Anna Bangor Mrs. Howard Norman W. Howard Washington Street Portland Mr. Howard Edward Howard Leon E. Robbins Liberty Street The Memorial Hospital

Bath Hosts Housewarming for Navy Family and Local Guests

Mr. and Mrs. Edward McCabe of Marshal avenue entertained their daughter and son in law Mr. and Mrs. Frank Martin of Danvers Mass with their children Peter and Anne for a few days. Mr. and Mrs. William Faddis of 21 North street spent Sunday at Old Orchard Beach. George S. T. Taylor TMC USN and Mrs. Taylor recently moved to Bath on Spring street and hosted a house warming Friday night with neighbors including Mr. and Mrs. Lindell Chadbourne Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Burgess and Mr. and Mrs. James Comeau whose names were initially omitted. Taylor has completed 20 years of sea duty and is stationed at Brunswick Naval Air Base.

Edward McCabe Marshal Avenue Frank Martin Peter Anne Danvers Mass George S. T. Taylor TMC Taylor Bath Spring Street Lindell Chadbourne Stanley Burgess

Navy Lieutenant and Mrs Sparrell Visit Mrs Tobey

Lieut. Comdr. Herbert Sparrell of the U S N and Mrs Sparrell of Newport Rhode Island spent the weekend with Mrs Sparrells sister Mrs Harold Tobey of Willow street.

Herbert Sparrell Sparrell Newport, R. I Harold Tobey Willow Street

Harvard Brewery convention hosts guests at York Beach

Mr and Mrs Charles Syde of Marcia street spent a week at York Beach attending Harvard Brewery Co annual convention. They were guests at the House during the stay.

Charles Syde Marcia Street York Beach Harvard Brewery Co

Rainbow leader to attend international session in Atlantic City

Miss Jane Ledyard daughter of Mr and Mrs James P Ledyard of 26 Lincoln street Grand Worthy Advisor of the Grand Assembly Order of Rainbow for Girls and Mrs Evelyn Morse mother adviser of Bath Assembly will attend the 15th biennial international session of the Supreme Assembly in Atlantic City New Jersey beginning July 5.

Jane Ledyard James P. Ledyard Lincoln Street Grand Assembly Order of Rainbow Evelyn Morse Bath Assembly Supreme Assembly Atlantic City N. J

Genesta Chapter OES Hosts Lewiston Reception

Attendees at the Genesta Chapter OES reception for Grand Matron Mrs. Bessie A Frangedakis and Grand Chaplain Mrs. Mary Mc Avoy at Kora Temple Lewiston Saturday evening included Donald Peter patron Worthy Matron Mrs. Evelyn Wyman Grand Esther Mrs. Leah M. Page Past Grand Matron Mrs. Sarah A. Shaw and several members led by Mrs. Mabel Merrill Friedale Paul Bagdikian and others including Mrs. Ehlers and Maude McGualie.

Genesta Bessie A. Frangedakis Mary McAvoy Kora Temple Lewiston Donald Peter Patron Evelyn Wyman

New York Woman to Visit Washington Street Home Party

Mrs. Ruth Strack of New York City will arrive within a few days for a visit at her home on Washington street with her daughter and husband Lieut. and Mrs. Robert W. McDaniel and their children from Washington.

Ruth Strack New York City Washington Street Robert W. McDaniel

Footer Family Welcomes Son Stephen Robert

Mr and Mrs James E Footer announce the birth of a son at Memorial hospital on June 25. He is named Stephen Robert and weighs eight pounds twelve ounces. Master Michael James visits his paternal grandparents Mr and Mrs J Emery Footer of 71 High Street during his mother's hospitalization.

James E. Footer Drayton Road Memorial Hospital Stephen Robert Michael James J. Emery Footer High Street

Rutherford couple dies during Bangor trip

Mr and Mrs D R Rutherford died Thursday and Friday in Bangor while Mr Rutherford attended a meeting of the Maine Sardine Packers Association honoring his business ties.

D. R. Rutherford Bangor Mr. Rutherford Maine Sardine Packers’ Association

Pray Family Returns After Visit to Cobbroad Wetherbees

Mr and Mrs Elmer Pray of Melrose Mass return home after visiting Mrs Pray s brother and wife Leonard Wetherbee of Cobbroad Mrs Pray formerly Miss Freda Wetherbee a North End resident Edward Varney Jr five year old son of Mr and Mrs Edward Varney Meadowway was admitted to Memorial hospital Friday night as a medical patient

Elmer Pray Melrose Mass Edward Varney, Jr Edward Varney Meadowway Memorial Hospital

Family guests from Trevet and Gardiner visit Georgetown center

Mrs. Horace MacMahan and her son Horace Jr. of Trevet and daughter Mrs. Maurice Wakefield of Gardiner were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Charles MacMahan in Georgetown Center. Horace Jr. recently graduated from the University of Maine and left earlier this week for Brooklyn, N Y, where he has employment.

Horace MacMahan Horace, Jr Trevet Maurice Wakefield Gardiner Charles MacMahan Georgetown Center University of Maine Brooklyn

Service member Bailey promotes after three Air Force enlistments

Word haa reports his son Bailey has been promoted from staff sergeant to top in his third Air Force enlistment. He enlisted February 1949 in Bath and trained at Lackland Texas before assignments at Elgin Proving Grounds Florida and Guam for 21 months. He also attended Lowry Field Colorado prior to overseas duty and recent reassignment to Tyndall Field Florida.

Suan Clarefice U. S. Air Force Air Force Base Florida Bailey Air Force Bath Lackland Air Base Texas Elgin Air Force Proving Grounds Lowry Field Denver Colo Guam United States Tyndall Field

Presley Couple Arrive in Dade City for Bath Summer

Mr and Mrs John A Presley have been in Dade City Florida for seven months and have arrived to the Summer in Bath where they will reside at 97 Oak Street.

John A. Presley Dade City Fla Bath Oak Street

Webb Family Weekend Guests At Small Point Beach

Mr and Mrs Stuart Webb and granddaughters Eleanor Johnstone of Stonington Conn and Marcie Huhn of New York City visited Mr and Mrs Loyall F Sewall at Small Point Beach. Mrs Webb was Miss Marcia Sewall of Bath.

Stuart Webb Eleanor Johnstone Stonington, Conn Marcie Huhn New York City Loyall F. Sewall Small Point Beach Webb Marcia Sewall Bath

Mrs. Seavey Admitted For Surgery At Memorial Hospital

Mrs. Clarence Seavey of the Whiskey road is a surgical patient at Memorial hospital.

Clarence Seavey Whiskeay Road Memorial Hospital

Patterson graduates as honor student at Chanute pre flight school

Sgt. Leslie A. Patterson, flight engineer technician, graduates with honors from Chanute Air Force Base pre flight school in Illinois. He is Morse High Class of ’49 alumnus, son of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth L. Patterson of West Bath, and enlisted in April 1951. He has a brother, Sgt. Roland F. Patterson, in the Air Force Police, now stationed at Tucson, Arizona after service in England.

Leslie A. Patterson Chanute Air Force Base Illinois Kenneth L. Patterson West Bath Morse High Air Force Roland F. Patterson Air Force Police England Tucson Ariz

Social Notes From Columbia to Maine and Swan Island

Miss Mary Brandon of Columbus Ohio visits Washington Street guest Mrs James A Bimson then stays at Cape Newagen. Harold C Hart returns to 88 Denny Road after a Swan Island summer visit. Mrs Hart attends University of Maine graduation where grandson Cedric Joyce of Camden earns a B S degree.

Mary Brandon Columbus Ohio James A. Bimson Washington Street Cape Newagen Harold C. Hart Denny Road Swan Island

Framingham Family Returns Home After Car Passes

Mrs. George Pike and her son Roger returned to Framingham Massachusetts after a car passed by her parents Mr and Mrs D B Cousins of Front Royal.

George Pike Roger Framingham, Mass D. B Front Street

Bath youths attend Boys' State at University of Maine

Nathan Cohen son of Mrs Dora Cohen of 10 Old South Place serves as co editor in chief of the Dirigo Daily during this week’s Boys State activities at the University of Maine campus. Cohen is one of eight Bath boys attending Boys State this year.

Nathan Cohen Dora Cohen Old South Place Dirigo University of Maine Cohen Bath

Sanders Family Visiting in Somerville This Weekend

Mr and Mrs James Sanders and their son David Byron of Somerville Massachusetts were weekend guests of Mrs Sanders mother Mrs Earle D Risteen and Mr Risteen

James Sanders David Byron Somerville, Mass Sanders Earle D. Risteen Mr. Risteen

Bowdoin grads earn straight A grades in spring term

Richard O. Card of Bath and Christian B. von Huene of Woolwich were among Bowdoin College’s ten graduates with straight A averages in all courses for the recently completed spring semester, according to Dean Nathaniel C. Kendrick’s office.

Richard O. Card Bath Christian B. von Huene Woolwich Bowdoin College Nathaniel C. Kendrick

Families Return From Visits Across Massachusetts

Mrs. Alexander F. Marr and son A F Marr Jr of Everett with Arthur Rowe of Wal tham Mass return home after visiting Mr and Mrs Charles Mac Mahan Georgetown Center. Mr and Mrs R P Burke and daughter Suzanne of Washburn spent the weekend with Mrs Burke's sister and family at Tripp Lake where the Osgoods will live this summer. The Burkes came Monday night to visit with Mrs Burke's mother Mrs H T Stevens of 871 Middle

Alexander F. Marr A. F. Marr, Jr Everett, Mass Arthur Rowe Waltham, Mass Charles MacMahan Georgetown Center R. P. Burke Suzanne Washburn

Mrs. E. Brooke Lee and Family at Lend-Lease Cottage

Mrs. E. Brooke Lee of Atlanta and her four children spend the summer at the Lend-Lease cottage at Small Point. Lee, née Camilla Edge, is daughter of ex Governor Walter E. Edge of New Jersey and a Bath granddaughter.

E. Brooke Lee Atlanta, Ga Lee Camilla Edge Walter E. Edge New Jer Bath

Barrett Family Weekend Visit and Guard Maneuvers

Mrs. James Barrett and her son James of Winthrop visited Mrs Barrett's sister and Mr Addison of Fremont street. Major Barrett left Saturday for Camp Drum New York with the National Guard of Augusta for annual maneuvers.

James Barrett James Winthrop

Mrs Hobbs and son return from New York City trip

Mrs Evelyn F Hobbs and her son Johnson of Washington street returned from a week in New York City. Mrs Hobbs vacationed at Bath Iron Works office and the pair traveled by plane. They attended a function in Huntington Long Island with Gladding.

Evelyn F. Hobbs Jnson Washington Streets New York City Hobbs Bath Iron Works New York Cing M Hobbs Gladding Huntington L. I

Local Notes From Dallas And Portland

Snato Liberty reports in Dallas that Egan has been transferred with the Du Pont company. Mrs n writes her cats at 27 Liberty street that extreme heat reaches 100 degrees daily. James B Hall, former Times sports writer, now with T B headquarters in Columbus, Ohio, returns for a two week visit with his parents. Wilfred W Chaney of Middle street remains convalescent after surgery at Maine General Hospital Portland and receives many cards from friends.

Snato Liberty Dallas Texas Egan du Pontmpany Joseph EF Liberty Street Apertment Jenn City Hall James B. Hall the Times T. B. Headuarters Columbus Ohio Walter Hall Topsham

Bethlehem teacher to visit before Maine summer school

Miss Jean Danforth a Bethlehem Connecticut elementary school superintendent will visit her parents Mr and Mrs Frank Danforth of High street before attending the University of Maine Summer school. Miss June Elizabeth Ellen Dolt of Philadelphia and James E Jones of 1419 Washington street will wed Saturday at Beacon Street church with Rev Howard F Cramer officiating. Jones, a Morse High school graduate of 1950, was discharged June 22 from the U S Navy.

Jean Danforth Bethlehem Conn Frank Danforth High Street University of Maine June Elizabeth Ellen Dolt Raymond W. Colt Philadelphia James E. Jones Roland E. Jones Washington Street Beacon Street Church Howard F. Cramer Jones U. S. Navy Morse High S 1

Howe couple reopen North End Washington Street home

Mr and Mrs John Howe resume residence in the extreme North End of Washington street for the summer. They have made extensive alterations to the home and will occupy Winters in the home of Mrs Frank H Turner on Union street.

John Howe Washington Street Mr. Howe

Marilyn Leeman and Calvin Wing to wed at Nequasset Church

Marilyn Leeman daughter of Mr and Mrs Hollis Leeman Woolwich and Calvin H Wing son of Mr and Mrs James C Wing North Bath will marry at Nequasset Congregational church Sunday at two in the afternoon. Rev Laforest E Hodgkins of Central Congregational church will officiate. A reception will follow at the bride’s home on Barley Neck road.

Marilyn Leeman Hollis Leeman Woolwich Calvin H. Wing James C. Wing North Bath Nequasset Congregational Church Laforest E. Hodgkins Central Compegeticnal Church Barley Neck Road

Miss Morse Takes Summer Job at Tarry A While

Miss Roberta Morse of Andrews Road leaves Wednesday for Bridgton to work the summer season at the Tarry A While establishment.

Roberta Morse Andrews Road Bridgton Tarry-A-While

Bath writer notes heat and new grandson in Havelock

Mrs Lotta E Goodwin of Bath reports very hot weather in Havelock North Carolina where she Summered with her daughter Mrs Henry Nichols. She mentions only one brief shower in a month and notes Maine’s wet weather would be welcome. Their grandson Henry Ernest Nichols born June 26 weighs four pounds four and a quarter. Mr Nichols serves as a master sergeant in the U S Air Force.

Lotta E. Goodwin Bath Havelock N. C Henry Nichols Maine

McElmans Spend Summer at Jefferson Pond Cottage

Mr and Mrs Harold McEl man and sons Bobby and Billy of Bedford street are passing the Summer at their cottage on Jefferson pond.

Harold McElman Bobby Billy Bedford Street Jefferson Pond

Whiterhouse sell home and move to Russell street

Mr and Mrs Charles Whitehouse sold their 1484 Washington street residence to Mr and Mrs Albert Cyr of Connecticut who are now living there. They purchased the McCorr residence at 12 Russell street and moved in over the weekend.

Charles Whitehouse Washington Street Albert Cyr Connecticut

Pearl Dunbar Returns Home From Southern Trip

Pearl Dunbar, who spends winters in Florida, occupies his Middle Street home. He drove a new car from the South and stopped in several cities on the journey back.

Pearl] Dunbar Florida Middle Street

Reverend Cramer to Return After Camp in Winthrop

Rev. Howard F. Cramer of Beacon Street Methodist church serves on the staff at a Methodist camp in Winthrop this week. He will return to Bath on Saturday and Sunday after services and plans to visit friends in Stonington Conn.

Howard F. Cramer Beacon Street Methodist Church Winthrop Bath Stonington Conn

Welch Couple Open Summer Home at the Port

Mr and Mrs Raymond Welch of Lemont Street have opened their summer home at the port where they will spend the season. Mr Welch will commute to his work at the Bath Iron Works.

Raymond Welch Lemont Street Thport Welch The Bath Iron

Bath Societies and Clubs Hold Joint Meeting

W Hyde Camp Sons of Union Veterans met with Auxiliary members as guests. New officers Maurice Warner and John Osborne were noted, plus Jed Osbourne as Anit Department President visiting Beth Ca. Plans for the annual clambake and reception for the Department President were discussed. A birthday observance for Vernon Miller was held. Next Camp meeting set for Sept 13.

Phyllis Frances Warner Maurice Warner John Osborne Harry Warner Laura Frizzell T. W. Hyde Department Vernon Miller Charles Osborne

Bridge Club barbecue at 1333 Washington street

Mrs Maude Wilson hosted her bridge club Thursday night at her home 1333 Washington street with an outdoor barbecue on the lawn overlooking the Kennebec. Prizes went to Laura Carrier first Eva Henderson second and Annie Brownrigg consolation. Henderson captured the goose. Attendees included Brownrigg Lee Fortier White Hart Carrier Henderson and Wilson. The club plans to meet July 1 at Annie Brownrigg's Middle street home.

Maude Wilson Washington Street Kennebec Laura Carrier Eva Henderson Annie Brownrigg Henderson Ethel Lee Celina Fortier Sadie White Phoebe Hart Middle Street

Cosmopolitan Garden Club Members Attend State Convention

Several Cos mopolitan Garden Club members attended the State Federation of Garden Clubs annual convention at Belgrade Lake House Belgrade Lake on Thursday. Participants included Mrs. Roscoe P. McFadden Mrs. Albert Whitney Mrs. Herbert Harris Mrs. Linwood Boardman Miss Alice Sargon and Mrs. William W. Dennison.

Cosmopolitan Garden Club State Federation of Garden Clubs Belgrade Lake House Belgrade Lake Roscoe P. McFadden Albert Whitney Herbert Harris Linwood Boardman Alice Sargon William W. Dennison

Garden Club Talk Delights Visitors and Members

John Shepard with a Yale degree spoke to the Nantce Council of Garden Clubs. Afternoon tours visited Maine Chance Farm Elizabeth Arden estate gardens. Mrs Dallas Crabtree and pupils Virginia Percy Jean Lessard presented a conservation skit. Main speaker Mrs Edmund Locee of Hallowell gave a lecture with colored slides from France Holland Belgium and England.

John Shepard Yale Nance Council of Garden Clubs Maine Chance Farm Elizabeth Arden Dallas Crabtree Hallowell France Holland Belgium England

Personal notes from Bath and area residents

Resident news lists Eugene Dutton on two weeks vacation from Bath Iron Works. Visitors include Mrs. Nellie Hunt of Bangor and Mrs. Chester Wilson’s family. Sebasco Lodge staff during summer include several women. A social at 402 Middle Street hosted by Mrs. Harold Allen. Miss Priscilla Pillsbury leaves Laughing Loon camp East Waterboro after a visit with the Sewalls. Beverly Curran vacationing with Currans in Bath while Am brose Curran also on vacation. Donald Sylvester family vacationing in Pequonoc Bridge Conn. Nicolet Sylvester visiting grandparents during absence. Sgt Leslie Patterson’s flight engineer father Kenneth L. Patterson was the first WWI candidate before the examining board. Roland Patterson stationed at Tucson, Arizona.

Eugene Dutton Bath Iron Works Nellie Hunt Bangor Chester Wilson Sebasco Middle Street Lena MacDonald Baddoc Cape Breton John Voorhees Bedford Street Voorhees Memorial Hospital Mass Edward Sewall Washington Street East Waterboro Beverly Curran George Blake Steel Corp Worcester Ambrose M. Curran Blind Crossing Curran Donald Sylvester Jocelyn Chestnut Street Pequonoc Bridge Conn Bernard Pratt Sylvester First National Nicolet John Sylvester Times Leslie A. Patterson Kenneth L. Patterson West Bath Germany Roland F. Patterson Tucson Arizona

Shell Game Pays Redwood City Cement Makers

A dredge extracts oyster shells from the San Francisco Bay bottom to supply a cement operation in Redwood City California. The process recycles older shells for industrial use and supports local building projects.

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Roasting Chicken and Succotash in One Oven Session

Instructions for cooking a chicken at 350F alongside frozen succotash. Place succotash in a casserole with butter, salt, and water. Cover and bake about 40 minutes before the chicken finishes.

Cheese Topped Hamburgers with Paprika

Broiling hamburgers. top each pattie with a thin slice of yellow cheese for flavor. Sprinkle the cheese with a pinch of paprika to finish.

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