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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jul 06, 1933

Page

4

Surprise nurse shower honors Mrs Seeking at Bath City hospital

Mrs Archie Seekins formerly Leola Fleischmann was guest of honor at a Thursday night shower hosted by Bath City hospital graduate nurses. Arrangements by Mrs Edward Hartnett and Mrs Edwin Bonney at 473 Washington St featured gifts for the bride to be, bridge prizes, and a reception with sandwiches and coffee. Several guests, including Mrs Seekins’ mother, were noted among attendees.

Archie St2ckins Leola Fleischmann Bath City Hospital Edward N. Hartnett Edwin W. Bonney Washington Street James Lemont Raymond Hart Clarence Fullerton Seekins City Hospital Colletta Keona Beton Ralph G

Portland guest and Washington street host guests

Miss Polly Portroits of Portland visited Thursday as guest of Mr. Frederick EF Drake of Washington street. Ralph FCrooker arrived early in the week for a vacation at his parents home at 1245 High Street. The Bull Insular Line steamer Marjory, on which Crocker has been employed, docked in New York returning from a six months voyage to Porto Rico.

Polly Portroits Portland Frederick EF. Drake Washington Street Ralph F. Crooker Herman W. Crooker High Street Bull Insular Line Miles Bracewell New York Bar Harbor Virginia Squirrel Island Mr. Bracewell Bath

Bath Iron Works executive visits Fore River shipyard

Norman J. Mackinnon, superintendent of hull construction at Bath Iron Works, spends a few days at the Fore River Shipyard in Guns Roe on business.

Norman J. Mackinnon Hull Construction Bath Iron Works Corp Fore River Gunes Roe

Woolworth Manager Charley Heath Arrives for Meriden Vacation

Charles S. Heath, manager of the Woolworth Co. store in Meriden, Conn., arrived Thursday night for a week’s vacation. He is staying with Mr. and Mrs. Edward H. Hartwell at 903 High Street. Heath formerly managed the Woolworth store in Meriden. Mr. and Mrs. C. Roland Trott spent the holiday with Mrs. Trott’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel D. Hooper, at Popham Beach.

Charles S. Heath F. W. Woollworth Co Meriden Conn Edward H. Hartwell High Street Mr. Heath Woolworth C. Roland Trott

Camden cast rehearses Take It or Leave It musical comedy

Miss Kathleen V Leonard leads the Camden rehearsal of Take It or Leave It by Parke Grindel and D Joseph Desyle with Francis S McPherson George D Field and Parke Grindel. Other cast members include Miss Frances Shaughnessy Harold E Cutting William H T Gove and Dominic Poerelli as rehearsals proceed for an upcoming show.

Kathleen V. Leonard Francis S. McPherson George D. Field Parke Grindel Camden Mr. Grindel D. Joseph Desyle Frances Shaughnessy Harold E. Cutting William H. T. Gove Dominic Poerelli Miss Leonard

Beebe Family Hosts Guests at Day's Ferry Summer Home

Mr and Mrs Grant Beebe of Hyde Park Mass and Mrs Christine Paine of Winchester Mass were visiting guests of Miss Kath mine Beebe at her Day's ferry summer home.

Grant Beebe Hyde Park Mass Beebe Christine Paine Winchester Kathmine Beebe Day's Ferry

New London Couple Visit After Dublin Wedding

Mr and Mrs Joseph Milligan of New London Connecticut visit the city over the holiday. He formerly worked in the Bath Iron Works drafting room and now is employed similarly by the New London Ship and Engine Co. She was Miss Margaret McAllister of Dublin Ireland before their recent marriage.

Joseph Milligan New London Conn Milligan Bath Iron Works Corp New London Ship & Engine Co Margaret McAllister Dublin Ireland

Thornton Family Arrives for Vacation in City

Mr and Mrs Edward B Thornton and their son Robert of Arlington Massachusetts arrived Sunday for a two week vacation in this city They motor ed Sunday to Rockland with his aunt Mrs Arthur Marsh who has been visiting in Boston

Edward B. Thornton Robert Arlington Mass Rockland Arthur Marsh Boston

Delegates Headed to Maine American Legion Encampment

Mrs. Edward J. Murphy delegate and Mrs. John Hart alternate left Sunday to represent Roland Smith post A L at the annual Maine American Legion encampment.

Edward J. Murphy John Hart Roland Smith Post A. L Maine American Legion

Brown couple return after weekend with families in Boston and Quincy

Mr and Mrs Maynard Brown of Norfolk Downs Quincy Mass returned Tuesday night after spending the weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs Oliver F Brown 61 Western Avenue and with Mrs Brown s parents Mr and Mrs John Wishart 70 Oliver Street He was formerly a limetype operator in the garage business on Milk Street Boston operating a garage of 300 cars capacity.

Maynard Brown Norfolk Downs Quincy Mass Oliver F. Brown Western Avenue Brown John Wishart Oliver Street Limetype Oper Milk Street Boston

Bath Police Veteran Elwell Pinkham Visits Kin in City

Elwell G. Pinkham, former Bath night captain, now at Sailors' Snug Harbor Port Jefferson, is spending a few days with relatives in this city. He departed Monday for Trevett to see his ill brother James Pinkham.

Elwell G. Pinkham Bath Sailors’ Snug Harbor Port Jefferson Long Island N. Y Trevett James Pinkham

J Ivan Kirkpatrick Studies Law in Municipal Court Office

J Ivan Kirkpatrick son of Mr and Mrs Samuel H Kirkpatrick 1154 Washington street is studying law in the office of Judge John J Keevan of the municipal court He was graduated in June from Morse high school where he spoke on Industrial Arts at the graduation exercises Walter E Edge Jr of Ventnor New Jersey is visiting Mr and Mrs Arthur Sewald of Washington for a few days

J. Ivan Kirkpatrick Samuel H. Kirkpatrick Washington Street John J. Keevan Municipal Court Kirkpatrick Morse High School Walter E. Edge, Jr Ventnor, N. J Arthur Sewalld

Lake Couple Sail for Europe Tour from Boston

Dr and Mrs L F Lake of Belmont Massachusetts sail Sunday from Boston aboard the White Star liner Brittanic for a tour through England Scotland Holland Germany Switzerland and France arriving back August 14 when their ship will dock in New York.

L. F. Lake Stultz Road Belmont Mass Carrie M. Sampson High Street Bath Boston England Scotland Holland Germany Switzerland France America New York

Edge family arrives for summer at Small Point home

Hon. Walter E Edge former ambassador to France Mrs Edge and their three children Camilla Mary Esther Loyall of Ventnor New Jersey arrived Saturday to spend several months at their summer home at Small Point.

Walter E. Edge Prance

Miss Shirley Mank Returns From Lake Visit

Miss Shirley Mank of 15 Spring Street returned after a few days at Watchie Lake as guest of Mr and Mrs Lyman Chisholm of Portland at Skinner camp. Mrs Chisholm formerly Marjorie Specht. Other guests included Miss Christine Wylie Fred Skinner and Harold Thompson of Portland. Mrs William F Ham of Pearl Street left Thursday for Old Orchard Beach to work the summer.

Shirley M. Mank 15 Spring Street Watchie Lake Lyman Chisholm Portland Chisholm Marjorie Specht This City Christine Wylie Fred Skinner Harold Thompson William F. Ham Pearl Street Old Orchard Beach

Wellingtones Reach Holiday Cottage in West Bath

Malden Massachusetts residents Mr. and Mrs. FE S Wellington arrived at their cottage Fester's Paint in West Bath. Wellington, Bath High School alumnus 1877, follows local activities. Judge John J Keegan and son Jack travel to Lubec to visit Keegan’s father Thomas F Keegan. Joseph Avery Jr and wife head to Bretton Woods for the summer. Avery to perform in the Mt Washington House orchestra. Cloutier couple from 10 Granite Street spend Sunday in Lewiston and Auburn.

FE. S. Wellington Malden Mass Fester's Paint West Bath Wellington Bath High School John J. Keepan Jack Judge Keegan Thomas F. Keegan Lubec Joseph Avery, Jr Joseph Avery Court Street Bretton Woods N. H Avery Mt. Washington House Joseph Cloutier Granite Street Lewiston Auburn

Farewell party for Miss Margaret Gaudet hosted by Jean family

Miss Dorothy Jean hosted a farewell party at 934 High Street Friday for Miss Margaret Gaudet who left Sunday to spend part of the summer in Woburn Massachusetts. Guests included Evelyn and Mary Gallant Pearl Savage Louise Gallagher Edna Gaudet Robert Boudreau Francis Fortier Tommy Gallagher Clarence Jean Stanley Richards and the Jean couple.

Dorothy Jean Alfred L. Jean High Streoat Margaret Gaudet Woburn Mass Evelyn and Mary Gallant Pearl Savage Louise Gallagher Edna Gaudet Robert Boudreau Francis Fortier Tommy Gallagher Clarence Jean Stanley Richards

Nicholses Visit Moses Camp At Rangeley Fishing Retreat

Hon and Mrs Frank B Nichols spent the weekend with Hon and Mrs D Oliver Moses 2nd at their Rangeley camp As I Guests included Mrs Carolyn Moses and Mrs Lou Green as part of a northern seaside hospitality.

Frank B. Nichols D. Oliver Moses Rangeley Carolyn Moses Lou Green

Nason Family Guests Extend Holiday Visit in Auburn

Mrs. Harry P. Nason of Cottage Park avenue has been a guest at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Arthur S. Robertson, Newell avenue, Auburn, the past week. Alfred Nason of Lisbon Falls, Mrs. Robertson's brother, and his fiancee, Miss Laura Pushard of this city, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lorrie O. Pushard, 16 Marshall avenue, were holiday weekend guests at the Robertson home.

Harry P. Nason Cottage Park Avenue Arthur S. Robertson Newell Avenue Auburn Alfred Nason Lisbon Falls Robertson Laura Pushard This City Lorrie O. Pushard Marshall Avenue

Rabinowitz Siblings Visit Brooklyn Relatives

Samuel Rabinowitz and his sister Miss Ida Rabinowitz of Brooklyn arrived Monday to visit their cousins Mr and Mrs Nathan Petlock at 22 Franklin Street.

Samuel Rabinowitz Ida Rabinowitz Brooklyn N. Y Nathan Petlock Franklin Street

Maine Pharmaceutical association convention delegates return

Carl C. Anderson of A Hallet and Co Mrs Anderson and Alderman and Mrs Daniel T Dougherty returned Thursday afternoon from Rangeley where they attended the annual convention of the Maine Pharmaceutical association at the Rangeley Lake House.

Carl C. Anderson A. Hallet & Co

Dudley and Merry Families Pass Away at Popham Beach

Mr and Mrs Carl P Dudley and their three sons Donald Robert and Carl Jr of Portland along with Mr and Mrs Charles Merry of Winnegance passed away Sunday at Popham Beach.

Carl P. Dudley Donald Robert and Carl, Jr Portland Charles Merry Winnegance Popham Beach

Mrs Cressey Back From Farmingdale Visit

Mrs. Harry Y. Cressey of rear 574 Washington street returned from Farmingdale after a few days with her sister Mrs. Watson G. Burtt. She was accompanied home by a niece of Miss THE of Farmingdale who will visit here.

Harry Y. Cressey Washington Street Farmingdale Watson G. Burtt The

Priest Nelson Bryant Fractured in Baseball Accident

Reverend Nelson W. Bryant, rector of St George's Church Newport Rhode Island and former Christchurch Gardiner rector, is hospitalized in Margaret Pillsbury hospital Concord New Hampshire with a double fracture of one leg after an accident during a baseball game at the Episcopal Young People's Conference held at St Pauls School in Concord.

Nelson W. Bryant St. George's Church Newport R. I Christchurch Gardiner Bath Margaret Pillsbury Hospital Concord N. H Episcopal Young People's Conference St. Paul's School

Van Zandt Wheeler and party arrive in Bath

Van Zandt Wheeler and Madame Wheeler arrived from New York by motor Saturday afternoon en route to their West Point summer home. They were greeted by many locals who hold them in high esteem as longtime area colonists. Accompanying them were Fred Matson, A Wilbur Nelson, publicity director for the National Board of Fire Underwriters, and Mrs Nelson, sister of novelist George Barr McCutcheon and Chicago Tribune cartoonist John B McCutcheon.

van Zandt Wheeler Madame Wheeler New York West Point Bath Wheelers Fred Matson A. Wilbur Nelson National Board of Fire Underwriters Nelson George Barr McCutcheon John B. McCutcheon The Chicago Tribune

Spear family heads to Popham Beach for summer at Gordon cottage

Mr and Mrs Allan Spear travel with sons Joseph and Donald to Popham Beach to spend the summer at the Gordon cottage while Mr Spear will commute to Bath Savings Institution. Mrs Samuel H Williams and Deborah of Reading arrive to visit Mrs Williams' mother at 100 South Street for two weeks, joined by Miss Lorna Bartlett of Stoneham. Emma A Copeland of 1001 Middle Street leaves Friday for a summer at her Woolwich camp.

Allan Spear Joseph Donald Popham Beach Gordon Cottage Spear Bath Savings Institution Samuel H. Williams Deborah Reading Mass Lorna Bartlett Stoneham Williams J. Leslie Coombs South Street Emma A. Copeland Middle Street Woolwich

Tufts College Grants DMD to Paul W. Tuttle of West Bath

Paul W. Tuttle of West Bath received the Doctor of Dental Medicine degree at Tufts 77th commencement. He studied at Tufts School of Liberal Arts for three years before entering dental school and joined Eta Sigma Sigma honorary stomatological society Psi Omega fraternity and the Lord Lister society. During his junior year he interned at Chelsea Veterans Hospital, Massachusetts, and will begin an internship in the fall at Forsyth Infirmary in Boston.

Paul W. Tuttle West Bath Tufts College Dr. Tuttle School of Liberal Arts Tufts Tufts Dental School Tufts Eta Sigma Sigma Honorary Stomatological Society Psi Omega Fraternity The Lord Lister Society Tuttle Dental Veterans Hospital Chelsea Mass Forsyth Infirmary Boston

Miss Helen Winslow Opens Portland Summer Studio

Miss Helen Winslow, longtime accompanist for Emilio de Gogorza and sole assistant in teaching singing at Curtis Institute, opens a Portland studio for the summer season. She previously served in Bath and now offers instruction to local students and visitors.

Helen Winslow Emilio de Gogorza Bath Curtis Institute Philadelphia Portland

Portland visitor stays with sister after Bath hospital visit

Robert D. Fulton of Portland arrived Thursday to pass a few days in this city at the home of his sister Mrs. J Leslie Coombs at 100 South street. Mrs Fulton underwent a minor operation in Bath hospital Thursday and is doing nicely.

Robert D. Fulton Portland J. Leslie Coombs South Street

Conti Family Leaves For Weekend Visit

Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Conti Jr and their son John William left Saturday morning for Eatport to pass the weekend with Mr. Conti's parents.

A. J. Conti, Jr John William Eatport Mr. Conti

Condition of Douglass Improves After Beach Injury

C Albert Douglass, a Morse high school graduate this June, is much improved at City hospital after an injury at Popham Beach. He underwent an operation during the recent hospitalization.

C. Albert Douglass City Hospital Young Douglass Morse High School Popham Beach

Miss Morin and Sewall Head to Laughing Loon Camp

Miss Constance Morin and Miss Patricia Sewall left recently to spend the summer at Laughing Loon camp on Little Ossipee Lake in Waterboro.

Constance Morin Patricia Sewall Laughing Loon Camp Little Ossipee Lake Waterboro

Bath Iron Works officials in Boston on business

Archibald M. Main vice-president and L Eugene Thebeau treasurer of Bath Iron Works Corp are in Boston for a few days on business.

Archibald M. Main Bath Iron Works Corp L. Eugene Thebeau Boston

Bradeen Family Weekend Visit At Sabino Cottage

Mr. and Mrs. Charles S. Bradeen and son Charles Jr. of Montreal, with Mr. Bradeen’s brother Robert Bradeen of Essex, Conn., arrived Friday to spend the weekend and holiday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence E. Johnson, at their Sabino cottage.

Charles S. Bradeen Charles, Jr Montreal Mr. Bradeen Robert Bradeen Essex, Conn Clarence E. Johnson Sabino

Miss Lillian Greene Guests of Miss Reynolds in Cambridge

Miss Lillian Greene of North Cambridge is a guest of Miss Sarah J Reynolds at 1345 Washington Street.

Lillian Greene North Cambridge Sarah J. Reynolds Washington Street

Fredericton visitors stay with local families over weekend

Mr and Mrs Arnold Trail of Fredericton New Brunswick visited their daughter Miss Jennie Trail a student nurse at City Hospital while Mrs Marie Long and Mrs R K Carrie also stayed with Mrs Catherine Mullaney to visit Miss Nellie Long another nursing student. They left for New Brunswick Monday morning.

Arnold Trail Fredericton N. B Herbert E. Worrey Washington Street Jennie Trail City Hospital Marie Long R. K. Carrie Catherine T. Mullaney Park Street

Mrs Parish of Rockland Guest in City

Mrs. R B Parish of Rockland Massachusetts is spending a few weeks in the city as a guest of her sister Mrs Ralph P Mank and Mr Mank of 15 Spring Street She is accompanied by Mr and Mrs Edward B Thornton of Arlington Massachusetts.

R.B. Parish Rockland Mass Ralph P. Mank Mank Spring Street Edward B. Thornton Arlington

Fourth of July Hospitality At Exeter and Brunswick Homes

Mrs. Lara S. Greenleaf of 98 Union street hosted guests over the Fourth including Mr. and Mrs. Warren Whitten and family Exeter N H Mr. and Mrs. Warren Cor thell and family Exeter N H Mr. and Mrs. Charles Whitten and family Exeter N H Mr. and Mrs. Ezra Colcord and family Exeter N H and Mr. and Mrs. Irving L. Joy and family Brunswick.

Lara S. Greenleaf Union Street Warren Whitten Warren Corthell Charles Whitten Ezra Colcord Exeter N. H Irving L. Joy Brunswick

Robertses welcome Eugene Gardner Roberts

A son was born on June 22 to Mr and Mrs John A Roberts. The baby has been named Eugene Gardner Roberts. Mrs Roberts was formerly Miss Abbie Yo of 27 Richardson Street.

John A. Roberts Eugene Gardner Roberts

Alkazin Plans New York University Summer Study

David Y. Alkazin, Morse high school manual training instructor, left Tuesday to attend New York University Summer school. He will study the history of education and philosophy. A coincidence linked Prof. George C. Minard to the same course during a Bedford street fire discussion.

David Y. Alkazin Morse High School New York University Alkazin George C. Minard Bedford Street Prof. Minard Alkazir

Silver Tea Beauty Honored by Mrs Heal Gift of Flowers

Mrs Ernest Heal of Elsinore avenue contributed to the Silver tea at the parsonage by donating beautiful garden flowers for the affair.

Ernest Heal Elsinore Avenue Wesley

Pollard Transferred From Portland Hospital to Togus Home

Victor C. Pollard, long treated at the U S Marine hospital in Portland for about two years, has been moved to the National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers at Togus. He is the brother of Mrs. Ralph P. Mank of 15 Spring Street.

Victor C. Pollard U. S. Marine Hospital Portland National Home For Togus Mr. Pollard Ralph P. Mank Spring Street

Doble to Attend Maine Summer Session for Math and Physics

Miss Miriam L Doble Wheaton College junior leaves Norton Massachusetts for University of Maine Summer session to study mathematics and physics. She majors in chemistry with zoology and German minors and will apply study to her Wheaton work next year. More than 40 attend Emma Ayer and Alex Robertson wedding reception at Grace Episcopal Church with Rev Charles M Tubbs officiating.

Miriam L. Doble Wheaton College Norton Mass Malcolm L. Doble Internal Revenue Emma Louise Ayer William W. Ayer Winship Street Alex M. Robertson Brunswick Duncan Robertson Canada Grace Epicopal Church Charles M. Tubbs

New York Couple Guests Of Sewalld Family

Mr and Mrs Edgar Crossman of New York spent the weekend and holiday as guests of Mr and Mrs Arthur Sewalld of Washington street, sharing time in the city with local hosts and enjoying extended companionship.

Edgar Crossman New York Arthur Sewalld Washington Street

Rogers Sisters Travel to Boston for Training

The Misses Adeline A and Virginia B Rogers daughters of Mr and Mrs Herbert W Rogers of the Whiskeay road left Friday for Boston Miss Ade line a student nurse in Brunswick will take an eight months course at the Boston City hospital Miss Virginia a bookkeeper at Setner's Inc visited her sister Mrs Lillian G Rogers over the weekend

Adeline A Virginia B. Rogers Herbert W. Rogers Whiskeay Road Boston Adeline Brunswick Boston City Hospital Virginia Setner’s Inc Lillian G. Rogers

Miss Nancy Hyde Heads to Pop ham Beach Holiday

Miss Nancy Hyde of Elmhurst left Monday to pass the holiday at Pop ham Beach with Miss Ellanor Don nell.

Nancy Hyde Elmhurst Popham Beach Ellanor Donnell

Professor Moore and Family Sail to England for Summer Study

Prof. and Mrs. Herbert Moore of South Hadley Mass and former Bath resident Leota Jacobson sail from Montreal aboard the Antonia for England. Moore will study there for the summer while visiting Caldwell Jacobson, headmaster at Kennington School, and Moore teaches at Mt Holyoke College.

Herbert Moore South Hadley Mass Leota Jacobson Bath Montreal Antonia England Prof. Moore

Miss Madelyn Dunton Plans Holiday Visit

Miss Madelyn Dunton of Washington street left Monday to pass the holiday with Miss Barbara Donnell at Popham Beach.

Madelyn Dunton Washington Street Barbara Donnell Popham Beach

Page family arrives for summer with Indianapolis kin

Clifton O. Page headmaster of Park school brings Mrs. Page and their three children Eliot Horace and Sally to spend the month with Mr. and Mrs. O. E. Page at 434 Middle street and at their Boothbay farm. Mrs Annie Mallet of Providence has come to summer with Miss Susan N. Ballou on High street.

Clifton O. Page Park School West Riverside Drive Indianapolis Ind Annie Mallet Providence, R. I Susan N. Ballou High Street

Picnic Luncheon At Johnsons Cottage In Sabino

Dr and Mrs Frederick Bradeen and Frederick Bradeen Jr of Essex Connecticut Mr and Mrs Orrin Learned and two children Louise and Albert of Fairfield Connecticut and Mrs Frederick H Kimball and Mrs Carroll Watson enjoyed a Sunday picnic luncheon at Mr and Mrs Clarence E Johnsons cottage in Sabino.

Frederick Bradeen Frederick Bradeen, Jr Essex, Conn Orrin Learned Louise Albert Fairfield Frederick H. Kimball Carroll Watson Clarence E. Johnson Sabino

Osborn Oliver Family Arrives for Holiday Visit

Mr and Mrs Osborn Oliver and their daughter Virginia arrive to spend the holiday with his parents Captain and Mrs Leonard W Oliver at 3 Trufant.

Osborn Oliver Virginia Capt Leonard W. Oliver Trufant Street

Miss Mary Sewall Hosts Sail to Boothbay Harbor

Miss Mary Sewall entertained a group of friends Sunday with a sail to Boothbay Harbor and East Boothbay. They enjoyed a swim at the Buzzell outdoor bathing pool at East Boothbay before returning home.

Mary Sewall Boothbay Harbor East Boothbay Buzzell

Shaw Family Arrives for July Visit in City

Mr and Mrs Robert P Shaw of Pelham Manor New York arrive Friday to spend July with his parents Mr and Mrs Fred P Shaw at 18 Green Street and her mother Mrs Fred R E Dean at 19 Dummer Street They recently returned from the Century of Progress in Chicago where they were last week

Robert P. Shaw Pelham Manor N. Y Fred P. Shaw Green Street Fred R. E. Dean Dummer Street Shaws Chicago

Higgins Boy Serves as Battery H Mascot in Portland

Leslie Higgins fourteen year old son of Mr and Mrs Frank L Higgins of 105 Court Street left Saturday for Portland to serve as mascot for Battery H for two weeks.

Leslie Higgins Frank L. Higgins Court Street Portland Battery H

Bradeen Family Guests Visit Mrs Kimball

Dr. Frederick Bradeen and his son Frederick Bradeen Jr arrived Saturday to spend the weekend and holiday with Mrs. Bradeen as guests of her aunt Mrs. Frederick H. Kimball of the area.

Frederick Bradeen Frederick Bradeen, Jr Bradeen Frederick H. Kimball High Street

McInnes Family Guests Visit Washington Street Home

Duncan McInnes of Wollaston Massachusetts and Mr and Mrs John McInnes Jr of Sanford arrived Saturday to spend the weekend and holiday with Mrs John McInnes of Washington street continuing a family reunion in town.

Duncan McInnes Wollaston Mass John McInnes, Jr Sanford John McInnes Washington Street

Ladies Aid to Host Silver Tea at Wesley Parsonage

Mrs. Fred Quimby, Mrs. William Coombs and Mrs. Forest Littlefield head the committee for a silver tea at the Wesley church parsonage on Friday afternoon for all friends of the Aid.

Fred Quimby William Coombs Forest Littlefield Wesley Church Aid

Tarbells Return Home After Visit to New Castle

Mr. and Mrs. Edmund C. Tarbell returned Friday to their home in New Castle New Hampshire after spending several days with their daughter Mrs. Robert W. Ferrell and Com Ferrell.

Edmund C. Tarbell New Castle N. H Robert W. Ferrell Com. Ferrell

Mrs Haley and granddaughter Visit Massachusetts Relatives

Mrs. Thomas K Haley and her granddaughter Miss Elizabeth Pinkham of 2 Cobb Road returned after a brief stay in Massachusetts. They were guests of Mrs. Albert Hicks of Allston, Massachusetts.

Thomas K. Haley Elizabeth Pinkham Cobb Road Massachusetts Albert Hicks Allston Mass

Farnham Family Plans Bay Point Weekend

Mrs. Charles R. Farnham and her son Richard along with Guysbert B. Vroom Jr. left Saturday to spend the weekend and holiday at the Farnham cottage at Bay Point.

Charles R. Farnham Richard and Guysbert B. Vroom, Jr Farnham Bay Point

Hardwick Family Visits Parents for Holiday in Quincy

Mr and Mrs Sidney C Hardwick and their daughter Mildred of Quincy Massachusetts arrived Sunday night to spend the holiday with Mrs Hardwicks parents Mr and Mrs Frank Oliver at 36 Court Street. They returned Wednesday.

Sidney C. Hardwick Mildred Quincy Mass

New York Couple Visit Mrs Sewall for Weekend

Mr. and Mrs. H. King Coolidge of New York arrived Saturday to spend the weekend with Mrs. Coolidge's daughter Mrs. Arthur Sewall 2d and Mr. Sewall, continuing a holiday visit.

H. King Coolidge New York

Thistle Family Ventures at Brigham Farm Work

George W. Thistle of Gloucester called on friends with Mrs. Thistle and stayed at the Basin Phippburg where his son Charles Thistle and grandson Langdon have bought the Brigham farm. Charles, a Gloucester blacksmith, reports a favorable fishing trade outlook while they make extensive alterations and improvements. Mrs. Charles Thistle and young Robert Thistle visited as well.

George W. Thistle Gloucester Mass City Messenger Bath Friends Thistle Phippburg Charles Thistle Langdon Brigham Farm Robert Thistle

Terhune Family Visits Wollaston for July Cottage Stay

Mr and Mrs Frank M Terhune and daughters Miriam and Drusilla from Wollaston Mass called on Mayor John A Lord and family at 50 Pearl Street on Saturday en route to Newagon for July at their cottage. Rosemary Terhune will join July 8. Eastham Guild Jr of Boston arrived to visit Aunt Mrs John H Hyde of Elmhurst.

Frank M. Terhune Miriam Drusilla Wollaston Mass John A. Lord Pearl Street Newagon Rosemary Terhune Harriet C. Lord Eastham Guild, Jr Boston John H. Hyde Elmhurst

Birthday Surprise For Mrs Weymouth At Forest Legard Home

Mrs Lydia Weymouth received a birthday surprise Friday afternoon at the home of Forest Legard where she resides. Guests included Mrs George Staples Mrs John Sylvester Mrs J L Dauphin and Donald Sylvester her great grandson. Gifts flowers and cards were given and refreshments were served. Gilbert Maxwell of North Adams Massachusetts, staying at the Columbia Hotel, visited Waterville and spent the day with friends.

Lydia Weymouth Forest Legard Weymouth George Staples John Sylvester J. L. Dauphin Donald Sylvester Gilbert Maxwell North Adams Mass Columbia Hotel Waterville

Social guests at Drake summer home Birch Point

Mr and Mrs Frank R Clark of Montclair N J Mr and Mrs Foster W Barry Joan and Robert Barry of Oakhurst Park Cape Elizabeth Dr and Mrs Reginald T Lombard daughter Deborah and son Reginald T Jr were house guests over the holiday of Hon and Mrs J Edward Drake at their Summer home at Birch Point.

Frank R. Clark Montclair N. J Foster W. Barry Joan Robert Barry Oakhurst Park Cape Elizabeth Reginald T. Lombard Deborah Reginald T., Jr J. Edward Drake Birch Point

Miss Velma Strout Visits Sagadahoc Ferry Host

Miss Velma V. Strout of Somerville Massachusetts is spending a two week visit as a guest of Mrs Edwin V Reed at Sagadahoc Ferry Maine during the current residence.

Velma V. Strout Somerville, Mass Edwin V. Reed Sagadahoc Ferry

Miss Blewett Vacationing in Bath with Sister

Miss Edyth E Blewett of Jamaica Plain Massachusetts is spending her annual vacation in Bath with her sister Mrs Earl B Collins of Somerville at Mrs William J Collins 1217 Washington Street. She joined Earl Collins on his return from Boston where he attended the International Rotary convention for a couple of days.

Edyth E. Blewett Jamaica Plain Mass Bath Earl B. Collins Somerville

Mrs McInnes Returns Home From Wollaston Visit

Mrs John McInnes returns Saturday to her Washington street home after several weeks with her son Duncan McInnes in Wollaston, marking a family reunion and local routine travel.

John McInnes Washington Street Duncan McInnes Wollaston Mass

Paine Family Arrives for Bath Summer Visit

Mr. and Mrs. Walter T. Paine and their two children Robert and Barbara of Brooklyn New York arrived Saturday for a visit with Mr. and Mrs. Fred D. Hill on High Street. The Paine family spent the weekend and Mrs. Paine and the children will stay in Bath for the summer.

Walter T. Paine Robert Barbara Brooklyn N. Y Fred D. Hill High Street Paine Bath

Price family departs for Camp Kunawamback summer

Wallace A. Price division superintendent of Central Maine Power Co and Mrs Price travel to Naples with daughter Elizabeth Price. They leave Elizabeth at Camp Kunawamback for the summer.

Wallace A. Price Central Maine Power Co

Wright Family Visits Sister at Pollyanna Lodge

E Mason Wright Mrs D Wylie Le mont Mr and Mrs Everett G Lemont and George F Wright called on their sister Mrs Zetta Higgins at Five Island on Wednesday of last week. Mrs Higgins runs Pollyanna Lodge offering fish chicken or turkey dinners by appointment.

E. Mason Wright D. Wylie Lemont Everett G. Lemont George F. Wright Zetta Higgins Five Island

Mrs Bassett and son visit Middle McFaddens in Massachusetts

Mrs Bassett and her son John Bassett of Wellesley Massachusetts arrived Saturday to spend several days as guests of Mr and Mrs Roscoe P McFadden in Middle indicating a social visit.

Norsworthy Family Vacation Guests In Bath

Mr and Mrs Leonard D Norsworthy with daughter Elizabeth and son Folsom travel from Washington DC to Bath to visit Mrs Norsworthys father Rev Omar W Folsom and sister Miss Elise Folsom arriving Friday Also guests Mr and Mrs Harold G Hall and son Harold Jr of Yonkers NY and Miss Doris Farnsworth of Orono visiting Mr and Mrs A W Hall of Bedford Street for the holiday

Leonard D. Norsworthy Elizabeth Folsom Washington, D. C Bath Harold G. Hall Harold, Jr Yonkers, N. Y Doris Farnsworth Orono A. W. Hall Bedford Street

Legard brothers burn injuries from chemical play

Clifton and Paul Legard, sons of Forrest C. and Gladys M. Legard, are recovering from serious burns sustained while handling chemicals. Paul was confined to bed under medical care by Dr. Joseph I. Smith. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Curtis of Rochester, New York, arrived Saturday to spend the weekend and holiday with Mr. and Mrs. Sumner Sewall at Small Point Beach.

Clifton Paul Legard Forrest C Gladys M. Legard Paul Joseph I. Smith Edward Curtis Rochester N. Y Sumner Sewall Small Point Beach

Miss Flora Fogg Returns Home After Stay with Foggs

Miss Flora Fogg of West Appleton returned Sunday after two weeks in the city as a guest of Mr. and Mrs. Donald H. Fogg of Washington street. The Foggs motored to West Appleton with Miss Fogg.

Flora Fogg West Appleton City Donald H. Fogg Washington Street Mrs. Fogg Miss Fogg

Humphreys and Grindleys Family Trip to Montreal

Mr and Mrs Frederick W Humphreys and Mr and Mrs Herbert Grindleys left Saturday morning for Montreal where they passed the weekend and returned.

Frederick W. Humphreys Herbert Grindell Montreal

Carlisle couple visit Bath and open summer home

Mr and Mrs Edward A Carlisle of Winchester Massachusetts visited Bath on Monday. They have opened their summer home at Kennebec Point for the season.

Edward A. Carlisle Winchester Mass Bath Mrs. Carlisle Kennebec Point

Carroll Watson and family stay at Rangeley lakes

Carroll Watson of Washington street is visiting Rangeley lakes with his daughter Mrs. William Rogers and Dr. Rogers at their summer home for several days.

Carroll Watson Washington Street Rangeley Lakes William Rogers Dr. Rogers

Epworth League outing at Small Point features picnics and songs

Epworth League of Wesley M E church held a July social outing at Small Point. Picnickers motored to the Point enjoyed bathing, a camp fire, toasted frankfurters, and a sunset view from a cliff. Walter Snipe led songs on banjo guitar. attendees included Barbara Brown, Gerald Carr, Margaret Gordon, Roberta Gordon, Ellen B Hodgkins, Charlotte King, Sidney Knight, Merline Pinkham, Arthur Seekins, Catherine Shellenbarger, James W Temple, Beth Trott, Omah C Trott, Mr. and Mrs. Bird A. Shellenbarger, Linwood F. Carr, Inez F. Carr, Emma Colby, John B. Crosby and two Needham guests Marylouise and Sally Jane.

Epworth League of Wesley M. E. Church Walter Snipe Barbara Brown Gerald Carr Margaret Gordon Roberta Gordon Ellen B. Hodgkins Charlotte King Sidney Knight Merline Pinkham Arthur Seekins Catherine Shellenbarger James W. Temple Beth Trott Omah C. Trott Bird A. Shellenbarger Linwood F. Carr Inez F. Carr Emma, Colby

Miss Cora Mae Pearson in Rumney for Summer Work

Miss Cora Mae Pearson of 468 Washington Street travels to Rumney New Hampshire for the season where she is employed under the New England Fellowship program.

Cora Mae Pearson Washington Street Rumney N. H New England Fellowship

Portland Visitor Arrives For Week At Popham Beach

Miss Annie Torrey of Portland and a party of friends arrived Sunday at Popham Beach to pass a week at the McKay cottage. She will stay through the Summer with her niece, Mrs. Allan Spear.

Annie Torrey Portland Popham Beach McKay Cottage Miss Torrey Allan Spear

Local Guests and Visits Brighten Newcastle Scene

Miss Katherine I Trott and Miss Helen L Hayes were guests of Dr and Mrs Raymond H Brown on Glidden Street Newcastle. Mrs Brown was formerly Miss Frances E Sprague of this city. Summer Sewall returned home Saturday after ten days in Boston and New York City on business. Loyall F Sewall arrived from New York Saturday to spend the weekend at his home on Washington Street. Mrs Maurice Margolis of 22 Cobb Read has returned after a few days in New York City with her sister Mrs Milton Sheck. John Joseph Murray Morse 32 31 Edward Street entered the employ of the Times Composing Room for the Summer. Mrs Frank Sewall and daughter Miss Sarah Elizabeth Sewall of Los Angeles Cal are guests of Mrs William D Sewall of Washington Street. Mrs William S Shorey Miss Elinor Shorey and Miss Barbara Ross left Friday by automobile for a brief visit to Bradford Academy Bradford Mass.

People's Church Milan G. Leonard Cato Avenue Leonard John Leonard America Earl Morse George B. Wolstenholme Fred Sutherland Nine McRae James P. Sutherland Maude Orr Josef Sterner Academy Street New York City Katherine I. Trott Helen L. Hayes Raymond H. Brown Glidden Street Newcastle Brown Frances E. Sprague Sewall Boston Loyall F. Sewall New York Washington Street Maurice Margolis Milton Sheck John Joseph Murray Morse Edward Street The Times Frank Sewall Sarah Elizabeth Sewall Los Angeles Cal William D. Sewall William S. Shorey Elinor Shorey Barbara Ross Bradford Academy Bradford Mass

Fire damages garage in Bedford Street dwelling

Albert F. Austin, 37 Bedford Street, and his son Albert F. Jr. and daughter Margaret found their garage partially ruined on arrival home from East Peru. The fire occurred Sunday afternoon during a blaze in the two apartment dwelling at 35 Bedford Street. Mr. Austin and family were away visiting East Peru, and they learned of the damage only after returning. Mrs. Austin remains at East Peru and is unaware of the fire.

Albert F. Austin Bedford Street Albert F. Jr Margaret East Peru Mr. Austin Austin

Friends of Stearns W Scott Recovering in Georgetown

Friends report Stearns W. Scott of Georgetown is recovering from a recent severe illness. Scott’s condition has shown steady improvement as he receives care and support from his community.

Stearns W. Scott Georgetown

Mrs Warren attends funeral and stays in New England

Mrs Prescott Warren of Newton Massachusetts traveled to Bath to attend the funeral of Miss Helen A. Walker and stayed with Miss Emma E. Walker at 16 Dummer Street until Saturday. She then moved to the New Ocean House in Swampscott for the summer. Hon William L Walker and his son Charles W Walker of Skowhegan attended the funeral and were lodged with Miss Emma E Walker during their visit.

Miss Evelyn Gallant Arrives in Brunswick for Visit

Miss Evelyn Gallant of Brunswick has arrived in town to spend two months with Mrs. Anthony Thomas at 9 Premont.

Evelyn Gallant Brunswick Anthony Thomas Premont Street

Mrs F H Allen Leaves for Boothbay Harbor Summer

Mrs F H Allen who recently returned from the South has gone to her summer home on Atlantic avenue Boothbay Harbor for the season. Her son F L Allen of New York director of the Boothbay Studio arrived in Maine two weeks ago to visit and assist.

F. H. Allen South Murphy Washington Street Atlantic Avenue Boothbay Harbor Allen F. L. Allen New York Boothbay Maine

Mrs Guptill Returns to Harvard After Week With Browns

Mrs F E Guptill and her sons Frank and Roger returned Wednesday to Harvard Massachusetts after a visit of nearly a week with her parents Mr and Mrs Oliver F Brown of 61 Western Avenue.

F. E. Guptill Frank Roger Harvard Mass Oliver F. Brown Western Avenu

Former Governor Gardiner sails to Nova Scotia with sons

City news records show former Governor William Tudor Gardiner procuring an auxiliary sailing sloop and planning a cruise to Nova Scotia with two of his sons. He visited Kennebec midweek in his speed boat, while Bath arrests for intoxication yielded suspended sentences and probation. The town notes a new beauty shop on Front Street, lobster prices rising, travel details, and local court actions.

William Tudor Gardiner Nova Scotia Kennebec

Hills and acquaintances holidaying at Birch Point

Mr and Mrs William P Hill Mr and Mrs Roland F Hill Mrs Thomas S Gibbons Eugene McGrath Miss Elizabeth McGrath Mrs Annie Madlett Mrs John A Morse Mrs Edward B Smith Miss Janette Smith Harry Pin son and Miss Mary F Gibbons passed the holiday at Birch Point.

William P. Hill Roland F. Hill Thomas S. Gibbons Eugene McGrath Elizabeth McGrath Annie Madlett John A. Morse Edward B. Smith Janette Smith Harry Pinson Mary F. Gibbons Birch Point

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