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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jul 05, 1951

Page

5

Elks National Convention Events In Chicago Highlight Maine Guests

Society and clubs plan a Saturday Elks function at Stevens hotel in Chicago. Joseph B. Kyle Grand Exalted Ruler visits Maine last October asks for Maine lobsters and sardines at dinner. Attending Grand Lodge officers past Exalted Rulers and their ladies with toastmaster Dr Dwight Stevens. Frank McIntosh and son visited Meadowbrook. Mrs Grindell returns home from Bay Harbor after visiting Fire Chief Frates. Sturtevants travel to Chicago as Bath Lodge Elks delegates and appear on Welcome Traveler and Don McNeil shows. Ardenne Stott returns from Boston trip.

Chicago Elks Stevens Hotel Joseph B. Kyle The Kyle Maine Grand Lodge Dwight Stevens Portland Herbert Grindell Richard J. Frates Frates North Street Bay Harbor Arthur E. Sturtevant Bluff Road Boston Sturtevant Bath Lodge of Elks Sturtevants New England Hotel Stevens Don McNeil Mrs. Sturtevant

Reynolds and son guests of Brookline hosts on Washington Street

Frank X. Reynolds and his son Thomas of Brookline Massachusetts were guests last week of Mr and Mrs Kerwin B Butcher at their home on Washington street. Mr Olds brother of Butcher works with Payne Elevator Co of Cambridge Massachusetts. On returning home the Reynolds will visit Mr and Mrs John Atwood in South Portland formerly of Bath.

Frank X. Reynolds Thomas Brookline Mass Kerwin B. Butcher Washington Street Olds Butcher Payne Elevator Co Cambridge Mr. Reynolds John Atwood South Portland Bath

Notable visitors and locals attend Poland Spring ceremonial

A roster of Nobles from Kora Temple and other dignitaries gathered in Poland Spring on Friday evening. Local residents and visitors from New England made appearances, with several families listed visiting relatives and attending events.

John W. Gillespie Paul G. Bagdikan Edward H. P. Lowell Howard M. Rice Arthur L. Berry Lewis J. Sanborn Kora Temple Poland New England

Miss Sally Lane Sewall Named Counselor

Miss Sally Lane Sewall serves as counselor at Wavus on Damariscotta Lake during the summer season.

Sally Lane Sewall Wavus Damariscotta Lake Mer

Sailor Joseph Lawrence Jr Arrives on Leave from California

U S N sailor Joseph Lawrence Jr returned from California and will spend leave with his Arrowsic parents Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Lawrence after a five day hitchhiking trip. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Frank Williams and 99 year old William Poor at East Boothbay with Nathan Poor. Anne Bailey of 900 for Wavus Camp Damariscotta Lake plans several weeks of stay.

Joseph Lawrence, Jr U.S. N California Joseph Lawrence Arrowsic Frank Williams William Poor Mr. Poor Nathan Poor East Boothbay Anne Bailey Boyd Bailey Wavus Camp Damariscotta Lake

Miss June Gill Heads to Wells Beach for Summer Work

Miss June Gill a junior at Gor ham State Teachers College daughter of Mr and Mrs Chris tie J Gill of North street left last Saturday for Wells Beach where she will be employed for the Summer.

June Gill Gorham State Teachers College Christie J. Gill North Street Wells Beach

Allan Holden Atwood Receives MA at Columbia University

Allan Holden Atwood of Bath received the Master of Arts from Teachers College Columbia University at the annual commencement exercises last month. His major field of study was fine arts education.

Allan Holden Atwood Winship Street Bath Teachers College Columbia University Mr. Atwood

Morse High faculty member to teach rifle at Camp Chewonki

Harold E. Brown of Morse High School travels to Camp Chewonki in Chewonki Neck Wiscasset to serve as rifle instructor for the summer program at the camp.

Harold E. Brown Morse High School Camp Chewonki Chewonki Neck Wiscasset

Boston socialite joins Berkshire Music Center committee

Mrs John C Phillips of Cambridge Mass joins 19 other prominent Bostonians on the National Committee of the Society of Friends of the Berkshire Music Center at Tanglewood Lenox Mass She summers at Small Point and is linked to former Eleanor Hyde and opera star Emma Eames as a cousin Her brother Arthur is noted as a leading organist.

John C. Phillips Cambridge Mass Society of Friends of the Berkshire Musical Center Tanglewood Lenox Phillips Small Point Eleanor Hyde Arthur Emma Eames New York City

Mr and Mrs Eben Dana Leave for ten day Montreal Trip

Mr Eben Dana and Mrs Dana of Woolwich depart Saturday for a ten day journey through Montreal and Quebec.

Eben Dana Woolwich Montreal Quebec

Bath residents among graduates at Maine VTI ceremony

Mrs. James Young and Mrs. Walter Thayer attended the Maine Vocational Technical Institute graduation in Augusta on June 27. Mrs. Young’s husband earned a diploma in the internal combustion engines course. diplomas were awarded by Mrs. Joseph I. Smith of Bath from the State Board of Education.

Bath Augusta Maine Vocational-Technical Institute James Young Walter Thayer Young House of Representatives Joseph I. Smith State Board of Education

Family Trip From Heathlane To Washington D C

Mr and Mrs Nelson Brown and son Teddy of Heathlane left Saturday for a week long visit with Mrs Brown s brother and his wife Mr and Mrs Herbert Coffin and family in Washington D C

Nelson Brown Teddy Heathlane

Parker and Crosby wedding ties to New York circles

Mr and Mrs John Parker of Summer Street returned from Bronxville New York where they attended the wedding of Ruth Park to Clifton Crosby Their son Everett served as usher Crosby is noted for play with Everett on B I W teams He was a Harvard varsity catcher for three years and now attends Harvard Business School Mrs Edward C Stiness and a Providence Rhode Island maid arrived June 26 and opened her old home at 15 North Street for…

John Parker Summer Street Bronxville N. Y Ruth Park Clifton Crosby Everett Crosby Harvard Harvard Business School Edward C. Stiness Maid of Providence R. I North Street

Hastings Family Returns Home from Texas Visit

Mr and Mrs Richard Hastings with daughters Sylvia and Lieut Jeanette Hastings of the A F U C of San Antonio Texas and son Donald have returned to Bangor after a vacation with Mrs Hastings parents Mr and Mrs Fred B Kitttridge of 1232 High street Lieut Hastings will leave in July for overseas duties in the Far East.

Vaughn Smiley Bruce Upper Darby Richard Hastings Sylvia Jeanette Hastings San Antonio Tex Donald Bangor Hastings Fred B. Kittridge High Street Farast

York man in Bath visiting father at Seguinland

Raymond Reid of York Pennsylvania visits his father Walter E. Reid at Seguinland in Bath. Reid is manager of the two leading hotels in the thriving city and is in Bath recently.

Raymond Reid York Bath Walter E. Reid Seguinland Raymond

Bath couple hosts former naval captain and wife

Capt. Guysbert B. Vroom U S N Ret and Mrs. Vroom of New York City visit Mr. and Mrs. James A Gillies Jr at North Bath. Vroom previously supervised ship building at Bath Iron Works around 1932 and has a home at Phippsburg Center.

Guysbert B. Vroom Vroom New York City James A. Gillies North Bath Captain Vroom Bath Iron Works Phippsburg Center

Mrs Couillard resumes duties at Bath Iron Works

Mrs. Sarah Couillard of 23 Pine Street returns to work at Bath Iron Works after six months of sick leave following a major operation at Memorial hospital. Her recovery and return mark a full resumption of duties at the shipyard.

Sarah Couillard Pine Street Memorial Hospital Bath Iron Works

Misses Bessie and Helen Visit Mrs Minnie White

Misses Bessie and Helen stay several days at the home of Mrs. Edward B. Smith on Middle Street to visit their aunt, Mrs. Minnie White.

Bessie Helen Edward B. Smith Middle Street Minnie White

Hospital Transfer Noted for Ralph O. Dale Jr

Ralph O. Dale Jr of Red Bank New Jersey formerly of Bath Kansas City Rochester New York is a surgical patient in a Rochester hospital care noted in this brief.

Ralph O. Dale, Jr Redbank, N. J Bath Kasen Rochester N. Y

Mrs Mertie Aldrich Perkins Attends Mount Holyoke Reunion

Mrs Mertie Aldrich Perkins guest of Miss Catherine Murphy at the Murphy cottage near Foster's Point. She traveled east for the Mount Holyoke 50th reunion and has spent time with friends in Lewiston Bath and nearby. Perkins is noted as a longtime Ontario leader in California women's clubs. Barbara S of Popham also visited Bath on Thursday.

Mertie Aldrich Perkins Catherine Murphy Murphy Ershaven Foster's Point

Judge Deering and son-in-law net 173 mackerel at Brigham's Cove

Judge Gardiner R. Deering and Reginald L. Parker caught 173 tinker mackerel near Brigham's Cove. They are staying at the Deering cottage during Parker's ten day furlough from Fort Dix New Jersey.

Gardiner R. Deering Reginald L. Parker Brigham’s Cove Mrs. Parker Deering Mr. Parker Fort Dix N. J

Mr and Mrs Edmund St Pi erre Visit Portland Friends

Mr and Mrs Edmund St Pi erre of Heathlane visited friends in Portland on Thursday, sharing greetings and brief chatter about the season.

Edmund St. Pierre of Heathlane Portland

Local youth serves at Fort Eus tis ROTC camp

Harold M. Sewall of Washington street is at Fort Eus tis Virginia for an eight week ROTC training course. Daughters of the Nile Arck Temple held a Lewiston Masonic building meeting on June 27 with a large initiation and refreshments. Mrs Gillespie is past Queen Zora and acted as lady at the keys. Mrs Pierce is queen recorder and Mrs Shaw a past queen.

Harold M. Sewall Arthur Sewall Washington Street Fort Eustis Athena Gillespie Madelyn Pierce Sarah Shaw Daughters of the Nile Arck Temple Lewiston Masonic Building Fai Gillespie Queen Zora Pierce Shaw

Farmington Student Works Summer Job at Ocean Point

Miss Patricia Cowen daughter of Mrs Harold Brown of old street is a Farmington State Teachers College junior employed for the summer at the Ocean Point House Ocean Point.

Patricia Cowen Harold Brown Old Street Farmington State Teachers College Ocean Point House Ocean Point

Carl ton Family Arrives for Annual Summer Vacation

Dr and Mrs E Bradley Carlton and their children Judith and Ardenne from Troy New York arrived at the start of the week for their annual summer vacation.

E. Bradley Carlton Judith Ardenne Troy, N. Y

Birth Announcement for Abigail Pierce in Portland Maine

Mr and Mrs Dwight Pierce Jr of Yarmouth announce the birth of a daughter Abigail at Maine General Hospital Portland on June 28 Mrs Pierce is formerly Norma Steussy daughter of Mr and Mrs R J M Steussy of Middle Street and Mr Pierce is son of Mr and Mrs Dwight Pierce of High Street

Dwight Pierce, Jr Yarmouth Abigail Maine General Hospital Portland Pierce Norma Steussy R. J. M. Steussy Middle Street Mr. Pierce Dwight Pierce High Street

Bookkeeper Miss Edna Oliver Joins Albertson's Motors Inc

Edna Oliver enters as bookkeeper for Albertson's Motors Inc at Lincoln and North streets. She previously held the same position at Markison Bros. store.

Edna Oliver Albertson's Motors, Inc Lincoln North Street

Family Notices From Maine Harbor and Auburn Cottage

Mrs Nelson Carter formerly Mari lyn Hatch and her son Hoyt are spending the summer at Pemaquid Harbor with Mrs Carter’s parents Capt and Mrs Ralph Hatch, once Woolwich residents. They were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Archie L Seekins of Auburn at their cottage on the New Meadows at Foster's Point.

Nelson Carter Marilyn Hatch Hoyt Daytona Beach Fla Pemaquid Harbor Carter Ralph Hatch Woolwich Archie L. Seekins Auburn New Meadows Foster's Point

Haggett Undergoes Surgery At Memorial Hospital

Joseph E. Haggett of 56 Washington Street entered Memorial Hospital recently for surgery.

Joseph E. Haggett Washington Street Memorial Hospital

Initiation at Madonna White Shrine in Portland Attended

Mrs. Sarah Shaw Mrs. Athena Gillespie and Mrs. Nellie D'Arcy attended the Madonna White Shrine in Portland Thursday evening for an initiation. Gillespie and D'Arcy are queen attendants. Shaw is a past high priestess.

Sarah Shaw Athena Gillespie Nellie D’arcy Madonna White Shrine Portland Gillespie Mrs. D'Arcy White Shrine Shaw

Chief of Police Moriarty Goes On Two Week Vacation

Chief of Police Frank L Moriarty leaves Saturday for Connecticut with Mrs Moriarty and daughter Peggy to spend several days as he begins his annual two weeks vacation.

Frank L. Moriarty Connecticut

Local families join summer visits and wedding shower

Mrs John T Conley Jr of Old Town stays with her parents Mr and Mrs William W Dennison of Green Street for the summer. Also visiting two weeks are Mrs Thomas L Pair and her children Toby and Billy of Gorham. Mrs John Rogers of 148 Oak Street attended a pre-nuptial shower for Miss Eunice Howland of Brunswick.

John T. Conley, Jr Old Town William W. Dennison Green Street Dennisons Thomas L. Pairchild Tobey and Billy Gorham John Rogers Oak Street Eunice Howland Brunswick

Miss Sylvia Cohen Joins Congress Sportswear for Summer

Miss Sylvia Cohen of South Place and a junior at Lesley College Cambridge Massachusetts has entered the employ of the Congress Sportswear Co for the summer term.

Sylvia Cohen South Place Lesley College Cambridge Mass Congress Sportswear Co

Mrs King Hosts Ricker Family Guests at Edgett Street

Mrs R W Ricker and her daughter Karen Ella of Narragansett Pier R I are visiting Mrs I’s parents Mr and Mrs Arthur W King at 1 Edgett Street.

R. W. Ricker Karen Ella Ne Rt, R. I Mrs. I Arthur W. King Edgett Street

Mrs Snipe Attends National School Secretaries Convention

Mrs Om h C Snipe from Berkeley California will attend the National Association of School Secretaries convention and workshop in California. She will visit her sister Mrs Douglas G Todd in El Cerrito and is the former Evelyn Trott.

H C. Snipe Ae Gt Mon ‘ Arnham Berkeley Calif National Association California Sndent Maine

Camp assignments and work transfers for Bath area youths

Readable text shows Diana Fenn Olive Guild Nancy Doyle sent to Wawenock camp and Robert Bussey Peter Guild Charles Cary Jr George Cary Jr Roger Skillings Jr to Damariscotta camp. William M Dolloff leaves Bath A P store after five years to begin duties at Brunswick store.

Wawenock Damariscotta Damariscotta Lake Diana Fenn Olive Guild Nancy Doyle Robert, Bussey Peter Guild Charles George Cary Roger D. Skillings, Jr William M Dolloff Bath A&p Brunswick

Miss Gloria Swearingen Heads to Potomac Beach Summer Visit

Miss Gloria Swearingen daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Swearingen of Wesley Street leaves for Potomac Beach Virginia as guest of Mr and Mrs John Blue Mrs Blue is the former Martha McCarty of Bath She will then fly to Edkins West Virginia to spend the rest of the summer with grandparents Mr and Mrs Albert Swearingen and great grandmother Mrs Charles Swearingen

Gloria Swearingen Charles Swearingen Wesley Street Potomac Beach John Blue

Reginald Atwood Returns Home After Appendectomy

Reginald Atwood arrived home on Winship Street after having an appendectomy at Bath Memorial Hospital. He is employed at the Portsmouth Navy Yard.

Reginald Atwood Winship Street Bath Memorial Hospital Mr. Atwood Portsmouth Navy Yard

Hill family summering at Popham Beach Hill cottage

Mrs Francis B Hill and her family from Manchester New Hampshire are spending the summer at Popham Beach in the Hill cottage. Her mother Mrs Charles T Jackson accompanies them. Jackson Hill, son of the Hills, has been promoted to lieutenant junior grade and is now assigned to the U S S Meredith in the Mediterranean. Both Mrs Hill and Mrs Jackson are former Bath residents.

Francis B. Hill Manchester N. H Popham Beach Hill Cottage

Mrs. Arvid L Anderson Returns Home After Staying With Relatives

Mrs. Arvid L. Anderson and her children Ingrid and Eric returned to 402 Middle Street after spending two weeks with her sister and brother in law Mr and Mrs Grant of Brockton Massachusetts.

Arvid L. Anderson Ingrid Eric Middle Street Grant Brockton Mase

Edward F Newell Jr Enters First National Bank

Edward F Newell Jr son of Patrolman and Mrs Newell of Wesley Street has entered the employ of the First National Bank.

Edward F. Newell, Jr

Former Reds Star Ival Goodman Visiting Bath Friends

Mr and Mrs Ival Goodman of Cincinnati Ohio are visiting Mrs Roscoe C McFadden on North Street for a few days The former major league outfielder has been a frequent visitor to Bath through the years

Ival Goodman Cincinnati Aea Roscoe C. McFadden North Street Goodman Cincinnati Reds Bath

Memorial Hospital Admission for Mrs Donald Smith

Mrs Donald S. Smith, aged 54, of 54 Granite Street, was admitted to Memorial hospital recently for surgery.

Donald S. Smith Granite Street Memorial Hospital

Salvation Army Officer Promoted to Captain Position

Lt Richard A Klimoff in charge at the local Salvation Army receives word from New York headquarters of promotion from lieutenant to captain. The Klimoff family and friends celebrate the good news.

Richard A. Klimoff Salvation Army New York Klimoffs

Local Moves and Summer Work Planned for Families

Mr. and Mrs. David Clark and two sons moved from 1530 Washington Street to Denny Road. Miss Janice Hogan daughter of Mr and Mrs Edward Hogan of 34 Tower Circle a Gorham State Teachers College student left June 27 for Ogunquit to work the summer.

David Clark Washington Street Denny Road Janice Hogan Edward Hogan Tower Circle Gorham State Teachers College Ogunquit

Spinney and Munsey Visited Bath From Popham Beach

Fred H. Spinney and Jesse Munsey both of Popham Beach were business visitors in Bath Friday, highlighting a regional commerce line between coastal communities.

Fred H. Spinney Jesse Munsey Popham Beach Bath

Carlton relatives visit and summer teaching in Philadelphia

Mrs. George Carlton of Upper Darby Pennsylvania and Mrs. George Carlton Jr. with infant daughter of Marblehead Massachusetts are guests of Miss Florence Carlton at Sagadahoc Ferry. Prof. George Carlton has returned after a week with his sister and is teaching a summer course at a Philadelphia college.

George Carlton Upper Darby Inlaw Marblehead Mass Florence Carlton Sagadahoc Ferry Miss Carlton Philadelphia

Molly Drake Joins Wavenock Camp Trip From Berwyn

Molly Drake of Berwyn Pennsylvania died June 27 at her grandmother Mrs Frederick E Drake's home on Washington street. She departed today for Wavenock camp at Damariscotta to spend several weeks there.

Molly Drake Berwyn Frederick E. Drake Washington Street Wavenock Camp Damariscotta

Air Force corporal returns home on 15 day leave

Pfc. Lewis H. Young Jr. of the U S A F arrived home Thursday morning for a 15 day leave with his parents Mr and Mrs Lewis H Young on Washington street He is stationed at Chanute Air Force Base Rantoul Illinois and is glad to be back home in Maine.

Lewis H. Young, Jr Lewis H. Young Washington Street Junior Air Corps Chanute Air Force Base Rantoul Maine

Morse Jr. Heads Two Weeks at Lake Camp

Scott Morse Jr the son of Mr and Mrs Scott Morse of Andrews Maine left Monday to spend two weeks at the YMCA camp at Lake Cobbosseecontee.

Scott Morse, Jr Scott Morse Andrews Joae iLake Cobbosseecontec

Bus Trip Brings Bath Residents to Bear Pond

A Bath turnout rode a bus to Bear Pond on Sunday for swimming games and square dancing. Passengers included Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Pratt, Mrs. Helen Les and daughter Lillian, Eva Henderson and daughter Yvonne, Mrs. Frank C. Dingley, Mrs. Lewis Carter and four children, Miss Lillian Dutton, Mrs. Elsie Merry, and Miss Bever Regan of Waltham. The trip was organized by Mrs. Edward F. Newell of Wesley Street.

Bath Peope Bear Pond Ralph Pratt Helen Les Ghter Lillian Eva Henderson Yvonne Frank C. Dingley Lewis Carter Lillian Dutton Elsie Merry Bever Regan Waltham Mass Edward F. Newell Wesley Street

Reverend Cyril Bousfield Guest Speaker at West Harpswell

Dr. Cyril E. Bousfield, a retired medical missionary with the American Baptist Foreign Missionary Society, spoke during Sunday morning worship at West Harpswell Baptist Church in Woolwich.

Cyril E. Bousfield Woolwich The American Baptist Foreign Missionary Society West Harpswell Baptist Church

Beaulieau heads to Sherbrooke for family milestones

Frank Beaulieau of Boston, visiting Bath, leaves Wednesday for Sherbrooke Canada to visit his brother who will celebrate his 25th wedding anniversary. He will attend the double weddings of two nieces Saturday after touring Bath and meeting friends. Frank once ran a sheep ranch in Bath before working for Nick Mihalos.

Frank Beaulieau Boston Bath Sherbrooke Canada Mr. Beaulieau Frank Nick Mihalos

Bowdoin Dean's List Honors Bath Graduates Card Dickson

Richard O. Card and David C. Dickson Jr of Bath were among Bowdoin College's 93 graduates named to the Dean's List for the last semester, achieving grades of B or better in all courses.

Richard O. Card David C. Dickson, Jr Bath Bowdoin College

Two Bath Patients Welcome Baby Daughter June Evelyn

Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Raven of 856 Middle Street are Bath Memorial Hospital patients. Mr. Raven was admitted Thursday for observation while Mrs. Raven entered Friday to give birth to a nine pound seven ounce daughter named June Evelyn.

Floyd Raven Middle Street Bath Memorial Hal

Bath welcomes busload of campers from New York

A bus load of cheerful youths arrived in Bath on Thursday night at 8 20. The group, traveling from New York, was bound for the Merry Meeting Camp for girls and Boothbay Camp for boys.

Bath New York Merrymeeting Boothbay Camp

Mrs Manion Visits Sister in New Haven

Mrs Frank A Manion Sr of School Street visits her sister Mrs Howard W Pillsbury who is a surgical patient in New Haven Conn Mrs Pillsbury formerly Wealthy Baker of Bath is well remembered by Bath residents

Frank A. Manion School Street Howard W. Pillsbury New Haven Conn Bath Howard Baker

Snowy trip for Wendell couple moves toward D.C.

Mr and Mrs Wendell of 74 Denny road left Saturday for Baltimore and Washington D C They plan to visit friends in Hagerstown and other nearby cities during the trip.

Wendell. Snowdeal Denny Road Baltimore

Nanty-Glo Family Guests at Bath Parsonage

Mr and Mrs John Travis and their children John and Marguerite of Nanty-Glo Pennsylvania were weekend guests of Rev Dr C Clifford Sargent and his wife at the Wesley parsonage. The Travises belong to the First Methodist Church in Nanty-Glo where Dr Sargent previously served as pastor.

John Travis John Marguerite Nanty-Glo C. Clifford Sargent Wesley Parsonage Travises First Methodist Church Dr. Sargent Bath

Boothbay visitors stay with Denny Road family

Mrs. Gareth Coffin and her children Linda and Teddy of Boothbay Harbor were weekend guests of Mrs. Coffin's sister Mrs. Thelma Pottle and her family on Denny Road.

Gareth Coffin Linda Teddy Boothbay Harbor Coffin Thelma Pottle Denny Road

Death summons Dougherty family to Bangor

Dr John F. Dougherty of Summer street and his mother Mrs Daniel T. Dougherty of North street traveled to Bangor after the sudden death on Sunday of Miss Agnes Prout, sister of Mrs Dougherty. Prout was well known in Bath where she spent much time with her sister and many friends.

John F. Dougherty Summer Street Daniel T. Dougherty North Street Bangor Mrs. Dougherty Agnes Prout Miss Prout Bath

Reverend Cramer Leaves for New Jersey on Church Business

Reverend Howard F. Cramer of the Beacon Street Methodist church departed Sunday for New Jersey on church business and is scheduled to return Tuesday evening.

Howard F. Cramer Beacon Street New Jersey

Bath Iron Works Chief Attends MIT Fraternity Brother’s Wedding

John R. Newell president of Bath Iron Works Corp. returned Sunday from Hingham Massachusetts where on Saturday he attended the wedding of Richard P. Hawkins and Miss Mary Talbot at the bride’s sister home in Hingham. Hawkins was a fraternity brother of Newell at MIT. Philip R. Hall of Western Avenue spent Sunday in Warren visiting his father Royal R. Hall.

John R. Newell Bath Iron Works Corp Hingham Mass Richard P. Hawkins Mary Talbot Mr. Hawkins Newell Massachusetts Institute of Technology Philip R. Hall Western Avenue Warren Royal R. Hall

Miss Morse to Stay Week at Windham Lake

Miss Roberta Morse daughter of Mr and Mrs Scott Morse of Andrews road leaves Sunday for Little Sebago lake in Windham to be a guest for a week with Mr and Mrs Thomas J Thomas and daughter Anne Marie Preston at their lakeside home.

Roberta Morse Scott Morse Andrews Road Little Sebago Lake Windham Thomas J. Thomas Anne Marie

Mrs. Margaret Carnes Leaves Washington Street for Rockland

Mrs. Margaret Carnes of Washington street departed Sunday for Rockland to take employment at the Samoset hotel.

Phil and Charlie to Work Gorham Races Tuesday

Philip G and Charles P will be on duty Tuesday at Gorham Raceways with Phil at a pari mutuel window and Charlie at the public address system.

Philip G Charles P Gorham Raceways Phil Charlie

Smiths relocate to Foster's Point cottage for summer

Dr and Mrs Jacob Smith and their son Richard of High Street have moved to a cottage at Foster's Point for the season. Dr Smith will commute.

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

Cordt and Jackson items feature Wisconsin guests and Texas Steamship official

Mr and Mrs Robert Cordt of Benoit Wisconsin are guests of Mrs E Drake with Cordt recalling Miss Nance Wilee daughter of Mr and Mrs Lawrence B Jackson previously in Henry C Wight street Jackson an official of the Texas Steamship Co after World War I Miss Mabel Reed returns to North Street home from Waltham Massachusetts after a few weeks with relatives

Robert Cordt Benoit Wis E. Drake Cordt Nance Wilee Lawrence B. Jackson Henry C. Wight Washington Street Jackson Texas Steamship Co Mabel Reed North Street Waltham, Mass

Independent Takes Two Week Vacation Abroad

Independent is on a two week vacation. He left Sunday evening for Brooklyn New York for a visit with Mr. and Mrs. Violet Hall in the Bronx before returning home.

Independent Brooklyn Violet Hall Bronx

Nichols Family Summer Stay At Whistler's Cove

Mr and Mrs Fred Nichols of Wilton Conn have arrived to spend the summer at Whistler s Cove on the New Meadows occupying one of the new Neiley camps They will visit from time to time during their three months stay with Mr Nichols sister Mrs Ed ward Pomeroy and Mrs Fred Nichols of Bath Mr Nichols a retired chief engineer with Maritime Shipbuilding Co of New York left Bath in 1910 He annually passes his vacations in or near his native city

Fred Nichols Wilton Whistler’s Cove New Meadows Nichols Edward Pomeroy Bath Maritime, Shipbuilding Co New York

Miss Cea Ac Octer at Sebasco Estates

A note from the community records lists Miss Cea Ac Octer of Mr and Mrs Clarence B Clark on High Street as employed for the summer at Sebasco Estates.

Cea Clarence B Clark High Street Sebasco Estates

Mrs Fossett Returns To Bath For Alumni Banquet

Mrs Mary Fossett of Atlanta Georgia returned home after visiting her girlhood city of Bath. She stayed with Miss Mabel Lake of West street and attended Morse High alumni festivities as a member of the fifty year class. In Bath she reconnected with old friends and classmates.

Mary Fossett Coffin R. N Atlanta Bath Mabel Lake Weststreet Morse High

Warren Scott Family Hosts In Connecticut Visit

Mr and Mrs Warren Scott of West Hartford Conn were weekend guests of their cousins Attorney and Mrs John J Keegan of Grove Street.

Warren Scott West Hartford Conn John J. Keegan Grove Street

Woodworths and Bond visit in city from Brain Tree

Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Woodworth and sister Mrs. Hilda M. Bond and daughter Frances of Brain tree Mass were visitors at the home of Mrs. Richard Quick and Mrs. Earl P. Cahoon 300 Washington Street. Mrs. Woodworth and Mrs. Bond are remembered as Misses Olive and Hilda Murray daughters of the late Mr. and Mrs. B. D. Murray of Elsinore Avenue.

A. W. Woodworth Hilda M. Bond Frances Braintree Mass Richard Quick Earl P. Cahoon Washington Street Woodworth Bond Olive Hilda Murray B. D. Murray Elsinore Avenue

Beach Day Outing Names at Old Orchard Beach

Mrs Anne Minott Mrs Margaret Kane Douglas and Barbara Urquhart Frieda Legard and Ray Bechard spent Sunday at Old Orchard Beach enjoying a seaside outing with friends and family.

Anne Minott Margaret Kane Douglas Barbara Urquhart Frieda Legard Ray Bechard Old Orchard Beach

Lawrence Boardman to Vacation in Boston for Yankees Red Sox Series

Lawrence Boardman of Floral Street takes a week off from his carpenter shop job at B. I. W. Mr and Mrs Robert F Anderson join Boardman for a trip to Boston Thursday. They will attend the Yankees versus Red Sox series at Fenway Park for the remainder of the week.

Lawrence Boardman Floral Street Robert F. Anderson Mrs. Boardman Boston Fenway Park

Northampton social guests return from Bath visit

Miss Louise Fuller and Miss Miriam Lowery of Northampton Massachusetts have returned home after a week as guests of Sedgwick in Bath.

Louise Fuller Miriam Lowery Northampton Mass Bath Sedgwick

Mrs Ellis and Sister-In-Law Visit Before Summer in Southport

Mrs Walter L Ellis of Nashua New Hampshire and her sister-in-law Mrs Thomas P Black of Quincy Massachusetts, former Bath residents, were Saturday guests of Mr and Mrs Walter H Bowker on High Street en route to Southport where they will pass the Summer.

Walter L. Ellis Nashua N. H Thomas P. Black Quincy Mass Bath Walter H. Bowker High Street Southport

Drayton Road Taxi Driver Confined by Illness

Freddie Gowell, a popular driver for Legard's Taxi Service, is confined to his home on Drayton Road due to illness.

Freddie Gowell Legard Drayton Road

Stewarts Visit Bath Area for Two-Week Vacation

Mr and Mrs Arthur E Stewart of West Somerville Mass arrived Monday to spend two weeks in Bath and nearby areas as guests of Mrs Seth Stewart of Green Street and Mrs Stewart's sister and brother in law Mr and Mrs Richard C Morse of Winnegance.

Arthur E. Stewart West Somerville Mass Bath Mr. Stewart Seth Stewart Greenstreet Stewart Richard C. Morse Winnegance

Clerk Elliot Fuller Takes Fishing Vacation

Elliot A. Fuller, popular clerk at the Morris Povich store on Front Street, is spending his week off on a fishing trip.

Elliot A. Fuller Morris Povich Front Street

Mrs Eastham Guild and Miss Barbara Ross Sail for New York

Mrs Eastham Guild and Miss Barbara Ross left Sunday for New York and on Tuesday sailed on the R M S Caronia with plans to stop at Reykjavik Iceland to meet Mrs Guilds father William S Newell. The party will then begin the North Cape cruise as Linton E Robinson of Park Street takes a week off from his job as leading man in the electrical maintenance department at the B I W.

Linton E. Robinson Park Street The

Guynns Stop at Linden Street Summer Home

Mr and Mrs Harlan L Guynn and son Robert of Rockfall Conn are visiting Mrs H D Grant and Dr Grant at their summer home on the New Meadows at Berry Mills for a week.

Harlan L. Guynn Robert Rockfall, Conn Guynn H. D. Grant Grant Linden Street New Meadows Lat Berry Mills

Southport Cottage Outing Ends in Turned Event

A brief report notes a turn from a family outing at a cottage in Southport ending an afternoon excursion.

Clyde B Holmes of Belfast Visited Bath

Clyde B Holmes of Belfast spent Monday in Bath. For years he managed the Holmes Coal Co in Belfast and helped operate towboats in the Penobscot area.

Clyde B. Holmes Belfast Bath Holmes Holmes Coal Co Yde Penobscot

Wood Family Spend Summer at Merrymeeting Bay Cottage

Mr and Mrs Charles E Wood and their son John P Wood of Cincinnati Ohio are spending the summer at their cottage on Wood Island at Merrymeeting Bay.

Charles E. Wood John P. Wood Cincinnati, Ohio Wood Island Merrymeeting Bay

Weekend Gathering at New Harbor Dessert Event

A Friday home gathering in New Harbor featured a dessert among friends. Attendees included Mrs. Ste yees from Bath, Mrs. Philip OTara, and Mrs. Irene Parker.

New Harbor Bath Ste Yée Philip Otara Irene Parker

Miller Visitors From Brooklyn Plan Canada Trip

Mr and Mrs Arthur Miller of Brooklyn New York have been spending a week with relatives. They will leave Sunday for Canada before returning.

Arthur Miller Brooklyn N. Y Miller Canada

Wetheringtons to Return Home at Week's End

Mr. and Mrs. Norman Wetherington are set to return home by the end of the week after a period away.

Mrs. Norman Wether- Wetherington

Miss Virginia Cameron Joins Central Maine Power Office

Miss Virginia Cameron has entered the employ of Central Maine Power Co. office to fill the vacancy created by Mrs. Walter S. White nee Natalie Billings, who will soon conclude her duties with the company.

Virginia Cameron Central Maine Power Co Walter S. White Natalie Billings

Hinckleys Return From Bath Vacation in Maine

Mr and Mrs C Galen Hinckley of Rowayton Conn return home after a vacation in Bath and vicinity with Mrs Hinckley a Parker Head native and Mr Hinckley a Bath boy He attended his fifty year class reunion at an alumni banquet in Bath Valerie Skelton left for Camp Hitinoma for Camp girls from Bath She will stay three weeks The camp is on Lake Cobbosseecontee in Litchfield Maine.

C. Galen Hinckley Rowayton, Conn Bath Hinckley Florence Oliver Parker Head Morse Valerie Skelton Cam Girls Lake Cobbosseecontee Litchfield

Family News from Lisbon Falls and Portsmouth Naval Hospital

Mr and Mrs Elver A Stickney and Pvt John B Stickney visited relatives in Lisbon Falls before his return to Fort Devens Mass. after a 10 day leave. Mr and Mrs Raymond Welch have left their home for a summer cottage at Southport. A daughter named Dorothy Hazel arrived June 27 at Portsmouth Naval Hospital to Pft and Mrs Arthur T Anderson. Anderson is former Marilyn Wright of Bath.

Elver A. Stickney John B. Stickney Lisbon Falls Robert S. Anderson Pvt. Stickney Fort Devens Mass Raymond Welch Washington Street Southport Welch Bath Portsmouth Naval Hospital Pft Arthur T. Anderson Dorothy Hazel Mrze. Anderson Marilyn Wright

Miss Pinkham Heads to Girl Guard Camp in Massachusetts

Miss Mary Pinkham daughter of Mr and Mrs Carl Pinkham of Western avenue left Monday for ten days at the Salvation Army Girl Guard Camp in Massachusetts.

Mary Pinkham Carl Pinkham Western Avenue Selvation Army Massachusetts

Mrs Gordon's Progress At Osteopathic Hospital

Friends of Mrs Gordon of Holbrook Bridge Street note she is making fine progress in recovery as a surgical patient at the Osteopathic hospital in Portland.

Gordon Hol‘brook Bridge Street Osteopathic Hospital Portland

Miss Barbara Kurz and Miss Dorothy Marty Stay in Boothbay

Miss Barbara Kurz and Miss Dorothy Marty of Albion Michigan are boarding with Mr and Mrs Richard H Haskell on North Street for the summer. They are tutoring at Boothbay Camps in the area.

Barbara Kurz Dorothy Marty Albion, Mich Richard .H. Haskell North Street Boothbay

Sophomore Miss Alexandria Sewall Arrives for Summer

Miss Alexandria Sewall completes her sophomore year at Bennington College and travels from Bennington Vermont to spend the summer with her parents Ex-Gov and Mrs Sumner Sewall at Small Point.

Alexandria Sewall Bennington College Bennington Sumner Sewall Small Point

Sharpe Family Guests of Sumner Sewall at Summer Home

Mr and Mrs A Sharpe of Cleveland Ohio along with Mr and Mrs Milton Sharpe and sons Jerry and Dick are guests of Governor and Mrs Sumner Sewall at their summer home in Small Point.

A. Sharpe Cleveland Ohio Milton Sharpe Jerry and x-Gov Sumner Sewall Small Point

Bath Societies Hold Meetings At Cosmopolitan Club

The Cosmopolitan hosts a dessert bridge session with 15 tables for contract auction and canasta. Mildred Nichols and Mrs John T Conley Jr serve raspberry and strawberry shortcake. A special award recognizes a club member for philanthropic work.

Cosmopolitan Mildred Nichols John T. Conley, Jr Mra

Hyde Park Cowgirls Host Western Themed Party

Mrs Millicent Ball hosted a Western style gathering at Bahcain with an all female turnout. Attendees dressed as famous figures including Two Gun Tessie Gene Au Billy the Kid Sagebrush AnnieCustus Hattie Hopalong Cassidy Jessie James and more.

Millicent Ball Bahcain Two Gun Tessie Mrs. Kins Gene Au Carolyn Smith Billy the Kid Betty McDougal Sagebrush Annie Harriet Garside Custus Hattie Rebecca Holbrook Hopalong Cassidy Peggy Miller Jessie James Csipp Rhean Baal

Pinza’s Daughter Seeks Path in Popular Singing

Claudia Pinza daughter of Enzio Pinza expresses desire to follow her father into popular singing. She credits her Metropolitan Opera history and recent nightclub debut in Pittsburgh. She notes her aim to perform for fans who admired her father’s theater work.

Pinza Claudia Pinza Enzio Pinza Claudia John Boller Metropolitan Opera Company Pittsburgh South Pacific

Full Blooded Indians in Old Town Maine

Hiram Hall the State Indian agent says it would be hard to find a full blooded Indian in Maine now among 1 247 living on three reservations. Tribal segregation is not strict and Indians on reservations are under no compulsion to stay there or to leave.

Old Town Maine Hiram Hall Hall Red Sox United States

Prisoner Memorizes New Testament at Folsom Prison

James Wyatt, inmate at Folsom State Prison California, is memorizing the New Testament while serving time for attempted burglary. He can recite about two thirds and aims to finish by parole eligibility in the Fall. He often speaks at chapel services and sometimes repeats the entire book of John, about 19 000 words, learning 132 words daily.

Folsom State Prison Calif James Wyatt Wyatt

Murray and Emerson Meet at Huckins for Democratic Chair Race

On February 19 1932 Oklahoma governor Johnston Murray met his future wife Willie Emerson at the Huckins hotel during a state Democratic meeting. They supported rival candidates for chairman with Murray's faction prevailing while Emerson's backer also won his favor.

Oklahoma City Oklahoma Johnston Murray Willie Emerson Huckins Hotel Murray Aioe Emerson

Canada Fines Port Arthur Mayor for Radio License Fine

Mayor F O Robinson among 26 householders who forfeited fines and costs of 10.50 each after inspectors checked radio licenses in Port Arthur Ontario. The action reflects local enforcement of licensing requirements.

Canada Port Arthur Ont F. O. Robinson

Alexander Graham Bell and the Aileron Inventions

The passage credits Alexander Graham Bell with inventing the aileron which replaced wing warping for airplane control, noting his broader role as a telephony pioneer.

Alexander Graham Bell

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