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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1947
Page
5
The Bath column reports upcoming nuptials for Georgia Fox and a relative, family visits by Mrs. R Seence pictndsen and Mr. and Mrs. Eaton with Maritime Academy events in Castine. It notes delays due to a maritime strike, summer travels to Edinburgh and London, and local birthdays and guest arrivals including Olive Guild’s sixth birthday.
R Clinton McFadden dies on MacMahan Island on Friday after a business trip. Mrs James Barrett of Biddeford visits a parent as Fremont Barrett commutes to Biddeford. Cape Cod hosts visitors including Mrs Sally and son Ed. Laura E Richards cottage at Indian Point is occupied for summer by families from Wareham and Boston area. Laura True and others attend a convention at Hotel Sagamore with about 700 and wives. George Wetherbee and family visit his mother in Braintree. Cynthia Ann Freeman is born to Rev Albert Freeman and wife in Whitman. Arrow and friends at Memorial Hospital note recovery from major operation. Charles See vacations and mail welcomes from Max Good and family in Auburn.
Mrs Alyce R Chadbourne of St Petersburg Florida has been visiting her sister Mrs Harold Cutting and Mr of Bath Street and her aunt Miss Mildred G Nichols of Lincoln Street. She left Friday for a visit with friends in Manchester New Hampshire and was accompanied as far as Portland by Miss Nichols.
Guy Hynes of Grove street returned Friday afternoon from Boston where he spent two days on business.
Sally Ann Dutton, daughter of Bryce and Mrs. Dutton of Wiscasset, born June 24 at Memorial Hospital. She weighed six pounds, fifteen ounces. Mrs Dutton is sister in law to Mrs ee R Gallagher of this city.
Mrs Harold Libby of Topsham died Friday in Bath after visiting relatives and friends. The funeral arrangements will be announced by local sources.
Mr and Mrs W Dayton Hill and daughter Audrey of Washington Street are vacationing at their summer home in Boothbay Harbor for the season.
Mrs. Philip B. Wysor and her son Henry Jason of Bethlehem pause a weeks visit with Mr. and Mrs. Merrill in Washington street. They will join Mr. Wysor on the Fourth and the Merrill family will go to Popham Beach to pass July.
Steven Jaffe, four, son of the Jaffes of High street, returns home from Memorial Hospital where he was a surgical patient. Esther Drummond, Bangor high school instructor, vacationing with parents in Arrowsic, leaves for Orono to attend University of Maine Summer School and to serve as assistant social director. Harold and Roy Peasley arrive in Bath from Stonington and Isle au Haut as guests of Captain and Mrs. Roy Cook. Mrs. Joseph Mullaney, Ruth Hodgdon, attends Colby College class of ’36 reunion in Waterville. Former Mayor Dom Tardif and family arrive at Summer home in Foster's Point.
Mrs. Fred Osgood and Mrs. yi i Sota oo eat eae fuss the wedding of Mrs. a sister.
James B. Drake of Hagerstown Maryland arrived Friday to spend the summer with his parents Mr and Mrs Frederick E Drake of Washington Street.
Rev and Mrs Cuthbert of South Casco attended Bath as guests of Miss Kee. Gibbons of Washington accompanied them for the social visit with local residents recounting the event.
Mr. and Mrs. Philip Gildart Sr and their children Philip Jr and Suzanne of Bangor were weekend guests of Mrs. Gildart’s parents Mr and Mrs John H Hunt in Middle Street. Mr Cigar and children left Saturday. Pass’ the week end with his brother in Yar mouth and Mrs Gildart will remain with her parents. They returned to Bangor Sunday evening.
Mrs William Plummer of Philadelphia travels with Mr and Mrs Frederick E Drake of Meshing ton street en route to their summer home in Camden for the weekend trip and visit.
Miss Betty Anderson of Boston visits her parents Mr. and Mrs. Carl C. Anderson of Green Street. On her return she will join Mrs. Julia Halterman at her Middle Street home to work at Arborne's on Boylston Street.
Mr and Mrs Converse Fenn of High Street returned from a brief visit in Marblehead Massachusetts with Mrs Fenns mother Mrs Arth Corwin and Mr Corwin who left Thursday for Belgrade Lake to join their three daughters Diana Jeanor and Joan for the summer at their cottage. Mr and Mrs Daniel A Beaton and family moved from 21 Linden Street to their newly purchased home on Western Avenue.
Miss Grace Whittemore a student at Farmington State Teachers College travels with her mother Mrs Ellery Whittemore of Tarbox Street and is employed for the summer at Hyde Windlass Co.
Mrs Garret Galvin of Day's Ferry and formerly of Bath has returned from a week in Portland visiting her daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs Wilbur Hagan.
Mr and Mrs Vaughan Smiley and son Bruce of Upper Darby Pa have arrived for their annual Summer visit with Mrs Smiley's parents Mr and Mrs Fred B Kittredge of High street and with Mr Smiley's mother Mrs Louise Smiley of Dike road.
Mrs Clifford B Wilband entertained the members of her contract club at her High street home Friday afternoon. Refreshments were served at the close of play.
The note states Miss Sylvia Hastings daughter of Mr and Mrs Richard Hastings of given place is guest of Mrs Fred B Kittredge and her mother in Washington D C. Bay Lines is named as her sister Mrs.
Mrs Harry Watson of Front Street has returned home after a stay as a patient at Memorial Hospital.
Gusta with aunt and uncle Donald B. Wilson of High visit Boothbay Harbor for a week with Mr and Mrs and their daughter and son in law. William J Ort Futty and children Billy and Grace of Frederick Maryland are cousins of Frances Day and Philip of Bath. First Maine visit for the Orffutts, who enjoyed the scenery. Archivald of Garden Street connected to Julia Halterman’s July 5 marriage, while a Gumbley daughter sails July 11 from Birmingham England for a wedding.
A family plans a short seaside stay as Mrs. K Sewall Williams accompanies her son for several days at Small Point Beach, enjoying the coastal visit and time by the shore.
Richard Steen of street Harold S Avery Jr was an usher at the wedding of Mississ Muglers Adams of Topham and Sanford of eee at the United Baptist chair Mr and Mrs H S Williams have moved from Fremont street to the Dr Allen house 54 Oliver
Mr and Mrs Archie Seeking greet guests at home on Bedford Street on Saturday. Judith returned home after a Bank famine event at King's Point. Franklin Howe ROTC student at the University of Maine left for Fort Dee for six weeks training. Mrs Justus Miller has returned from Memorial Hospital after treatment.
Mrs. Fred Lovell of Brock in Bath ton visited Mr. and Mrs. Otis N. E. Card and family and Mr. and Mrs. Bel x and family. They were end guests of Mrs. Card's weary and husband, Mr. and Mrs. Everett G. Lemont, at their Summer home at Sabino on High Street.
Mrs J C Wilson and her cousin Miss Grace Fitz of Auburn have returned home after visiting Mrs Wilsons daughter, Chester Roberts, of Days Try.
Howard E. King of Elsinore Avenue visited his nephew Sid Knight of Portsmouth New Hampshire at Knight’s summer cottage. Knight attended the King Pierre wedding on Saturday. Mrs. Robert P. Shaw and her son Robert Jr. from Pelham Manor New York are staying at the Buchanan cottage at Popham Beach.
Ralph Bur laughter Barbera, son of Bedford, AE street, left Saturday for South Harps well to spend their annual vacation at a cottage.
Mr and Mrs Jatl Tolkehalae of Haddonfield New Jersey plan travels abroad this summer with Jean Swedensen. They mention their estate Peck Mill and host Switchell oo Pauline Hatch in a tentative note from the fragment.
The article lists local residents headed for summer work and camps. Harriet Sewall will work at Newagen Inn in the summer. Camilla Sewall will attend Camp Morestead in Camden for two months. Bath guests include Mrs. Raymond H. Trott and daughter Virginia. Mrs. Alice Lily of Fecedes visited Mr and Mrs. Jobe Howe. Kenneth Hill and family note their son attends the University of Maine Orono session starting today.
Mrs er Cote and Maryuper were guests in Auburn and Lewis over the weekend returning to Bath Sunday. The Patten ry children's section adds The Burro's Bag by Margaret Lorng of New York City, a cousin of Anne Kimball of Red Lincoln Street and granddaughter of the late Samuel E. Dike of Bath. Mr and Mrs Charles J Donnell depart Kalamazoo on Sunday and reach Bath midweek to begin summer at Pop ham Beach. Their daughter Mrs Charles Norris and son Charles Norris 3rd will join from Philadelphia. Miss Mary Jane Footer leaves High Street for Southport to work this summer.
Mr and Mrs Horatio L Baker and their yacht Scout arrived at their Summer house at Arrowsie after a coastal cruise from Florida. They left in September and cruised to Miami, spending three winter months in California visiting Mrs Baker’s parents before the return trip.
Edward S Steininger of street and Mrs. Paul B and son Edward P are at White Jos Popham Geach far daly.
John Nankee of Washington Street plans a short trip to Haven to visit Mr. and Mrs. Edward R. Cox, former residents of the city, this week.
Mrs Mark W. Sewall signed a contract to join a local club at her home, marking a personal commitment and social engagement. The brief notices a domestic setting and indicates formal membership action.
Francis Hill and his children Richard and Eliza, with Mrs Hill’s parents Mr and Mrs Charles Zuly and August, will spend time at Popham Beach.
Miss Mildred Black of Bath served as maid of honor to Constance Berube in a wedding at the bride's home. Fernand Pomerleau was the groom and attendants included Julian Pomerleau and Jean Noel Pomerleau. The ceremony featured a white satin lace gown, flowers, and solos, followed by a breakfast at the G A R hall with about 50 guests. The couple honeymooned in New York and plan Brunswick residence after.
Lois T. Atwood and Dana Marion Pendleton wed in a home ceremony at 1037 Middle Street in Pendleton. Rev. David Lilson officiated. The bride wore a white gown with fingertip veil and carried carnation bouquet. Attendants were Betty Caldwell and Charles Caldwell Jr. The couple plans a brief wedding trip after a reception hosted by family.
Philip J. Libby and Marion Louise Thompson wed Sunday at the home of Rev. D L Wilson on Wilmington Street. The bride wore a powder blue suit with white accessories and carnations. The ceremony was attended by Cedric Sukeforth and Thelma, with remarks by Mrs. Sarompson of Sanbornville.
Miss Barbara Emma Tibbetts wed Jack Webster Sr USN at the Presbyterian church Osceola MillsPa on June 19 at seven oclock. The couple was announced by Mrs Freeman Webster and Mr V J Wallenius of 866 Washington Street.
The club announces its next gathering will be held at the clubrooms on July 16. Members are urged to attend for updates and discussion of upcoming activities.
Under Bath Union of the Women's Christian Temperance film titled Getting a out of been shown. The group reports hearty enthusiasm and clear message against tobacco. Other groups may contact Mrs Thistleby at P O Box 447 or by telephone to arrange showings in coming weeks.
Members listed including Alice Rideout Flora Thayer and Sarah Garcelon gathered at Emily Williams cottage for plans to be announced in August. Bowdoinham visitors Senator Neill S. Bishop and wife spoke. a Scotch auction awarded prizes.
W W C T U members met last Tuesday at Mrs Nellie Brown’s home for a social gathering and a brief business session. Readings and notes on the World Convention of W C T U in Park New Jersey were discussed. Refreshments were served and the next meeting is set for July 8 at Mrs Brown’s, subject to change.
The Legion Auxiliary of Smith Tobey American Legion met at the pet hall last Wednesday with President Mrs. Doris Reinoehl presiding. Reports were read and approved, and convention reports were presented by delegates including Mrs. Helenary McLa and others. Members noted purchases for meals and membership matters discussed during the session.
Unclear message indicates a planned auxiliary booth at a post July 10 event with stalls described as tranket, cooked, and baked items. Details are garbled and not fully readable.
The Ramona council meeting concluded with refreshments provided by Mrs. Gladys Gundell Mrs. Mil and Mrs. Lucille Blake. The next gathering will be at the GAR hall on July 10.
The wedding of Miss Priscilla Julie Thaxter daughter of Dr and Mrs Thaxter will be a maid ceremony with 4 bridesmaids. The groom will be from Portland Foreside club and the reception will honor Dr and Mrs Thaxter and Mrs Sweeney. The bride is granddaughter of Mrs Frederick H Kimball of this city. several Bath residents attended the reception.
Thatcher Pinkham of 10 Bridge Street announces the engagement of his niece Elizabeth M Pinkham to John Russell Coogan Jr of Somerville Massachusetts. Elizabeth is a Morse High graduate Class of 1936 and Gorham State Teachers College 1939 who served two years in World War II with the Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps and plans to pursue a BS degree this spring. Coogan is the son of Mr and Mrs John Coogan of Somerville and is affiliated with the law firm Gabriel Lee Mason in Boston. The wedding is planned for this summer.
Mrs. Ethel Webster of Center Street announces the engagement of her daughter Patricia Lucille to Karl Harding. Karl, son of Mrs. Lauren, is a Morse High School graduate now in the U S Army two years and plans to join the University of Maine as a sophomore. He works at Hyde Windlass Co in summer and an August wedding is planned.
Market notes show plentiful salmon and peas with cucumbers priced at 25 cents and radishes listed as fine. Readers are invited to visit stalls for these early spring offerings and other fresh goods.
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