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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 1949

Page

5

Miss Betty Carr Bridal Shower Amid Local Social Note

Miss Betty Carr was honored at a Friday bridal shower given by Miss Marilyn Francis and Miss Ruth Harriman at 59 Office Drive. Carr plans to wed Leon Kelley Jr. in August. Invited guests included Miss Joan Bradford, Miss Paulyne Ouellette, Miss Arline, Miss Jean Atwood, Miss Lily Dearing, Miss Marilyn Christopher of Bath, and Trevor Joyce Fullerton of Connecticut.

Betty Carr Marilyn Francis Ruth Harriman Office Drive Carr

Daly-Goodwin bridary members host lunch after rehearsal

Mrs. Frederick G. Wilson entertained the Daly-Goodwin bridary at her Haverton home after Friday evening rehearsal. Miss Cynthia Sewall leaves for Pine Tree Camp to serve as a counselor for Crippled Children. Marilyn Louise Francis engages Edward Roy of Bath. wedding planned for August. Mrs. Harold Holbrook is a Memorial hospital patient.

Daly-Goodwin Bridary Frederick G. Wilson Haverton George J. Good Cynthia Sewall Pine Tree Camp The Pine Tree Society of Crippled Children Albert Kilgore Marilyn Louise Francis Edward Joseph Roy Bath Francis Morse Mr. Roy Washington Harold Holbrook Tarbox Street Memorial Hospital

Boothbay visitors join Bath resident for holiday weekend

Mrs. Eugene Stover and Mrs. Warren Payson of Boothbay Harbor visited Bath on Friday. They were joined by Mrs. Catherine T. Mullaney of Park Street for the return, who spent the holiday weekend there. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Robinson welcomed a son born Friday at Memorial Hospital. Friends report Lloyd Rogers of lower High Street and his wife visiting Minneapolis, Minnesota, with Rogers' brother, Roland Wellman, and niece Dianne McDermott of Winter Harbor. The group left a week earlier and arrived in Minneapolis Sunday night, covering 1496 miles.

Eugene Stover Warren Payson Boothbay Harbor Bath Catherine T. Mullaney Park Street Joseph Robinson Memorial Hospital Lloyd Rogers Lower High Street Minneapolis, Minn

Richmond Trio Attends Holiday Gathering at Spragues

Mrs. Marrilla Tarr of Richmond spent holidays with Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Sprague on Richardson Street. William D. Sewall hosted members of the McInnes Kim ball bridal party and young guests at a buffet supper Friday night at his parents Summer home on Small Point Beach, Hon. and Mrs. Arthur Sewall.

Marrilla Tarr Richmond Eugene Sprague Richardson Street William D. Sewall McInnes-Kimball Arthur Sewall Small Point Beach

Higginses Return From Seals and Southwest Harbors Visit

Mr and Mrs Fred J Higgins Jr of Lincoln street return home after visiting Seal and Southwest Harbors Harold M Sewall returns from several days in New York City where he attended every big league game he could find He will then head to Boston for an eight weeks Harvard Summer School session

Fred J. Higgins, Jr Lincoln Street Seal and Southwest Harbors Harold M. Sewall New York City Boston Harvard

Kings Celebrate Holiday With Boston and Tarbox Kin

Mr and Mrs Sherman King of Boston spent the holiday with his brother and wife Mr and Mrs Fred King of Tar box street.

Mrs Sherman King Boston Fred King Tarbox Street

Trowbridge and Bradshaw Visit for Local Events

Mr and Mrs Henry O Trowbridge of Mamaroneck New York arrived at their Middle Street home Friday evening. They left Saturday morning for Castine to attend graduation exercises at the Maritime academy there. They returned to Bath that evening and spent Sunday and Monday there before returning to New York. Mrs Liza Bradshaw of Winnetka returned to her home Friday after a week with Capt Arthur Totman at Meadowrook Cottage.

Henry O. Trowbridge Mamaroneck N. Y Middle Street Castine Maritime Academy Bath New York Liza Bradshaw Winnegance Capt Arthur Totman Meadowrook

Nicholses Attend Mackinnon-Kimball Groom’s Family Event

Mr and Mrs Barrett C Nichols of Barre Vermont arrived Friday night at their cottage at Mere Point in Casco Bay. They were longtime Morse High School friends of the groom’s father and attended Phillips Andover academy together.

Barrett C. Nichols Barre, Vt Mere Point Casco Bay McIinnes-Kimball Groom Old Morse Phillips Andover Academy

Morin Couple Attend Summit Wedding

Dr and Mrs Harry F Morin of Middle Street left Friday morning for Summit New Jersey to attend the wedding of Edward G Morin and Miss Mary Kathryn DeWater of Summit.

Harry F. Morin Middle Street Summit N. J Edward G. Morin Mary Kathryn DeWater

Noble avenue welder leads iron works vacation

Leon F. Brown of Noble avenue is on his vacation from the Iron Works. He is leading man in the Welding department.

Joseph Mullaney Dennyroad Leon F. Brown Noble Avenue

Pierce couple heads to Beverly Lake Ontario visit

Mr and Mrs E Everett Pierce of 44 Pearl Street left Saturday by auto for Beverly Lake Ontario to visit their daughter and husband Mr and Mrs William E Ellis.

E. Everett Pierce Pearl Street Beverly Lake Ontario William E. Ellis

Connors Family Spends Holiday Weekend in Bangor

Mr and Mrs Albert Connors and daughter Nancy of Denny road visited Bangor to spend the holiday weekend with their parents and friends, sharing time with relatives during the celebration.

Albert Connors Nancy Denny Road Bangor

Miss Peggy Ayer Plans Summer Visit in Quincy

Miss Peggy Ayer of Quincy Massachusetts arrives at the home of her grandparents Mr and Mrs Walter Kennerson on Washington street Friday evening She has served as photography manager of Kay Jewelry Studies in Quincy and plans to spend the summer here with family and friends.

Peggy Ayer Quincy Mass Walter Kennerson Washington Street Miss Ayer Kay Jewelry Studies

Miss Sally Lane Sewall Goes to Camp Laughing Soon

Miss Sally Lane Sewall daughter of Mr and Mrs Arthur Sewall II travels to Camp Laughing Soon East Waterboro for the summer.

Sally Lane Sewall Arthur Sewall, II East Waterboro

Local family updates as Mrs Houser returns home

Mrs Charles E Houser and daughter Pam return to Bluff road residence after four months with Houser's parents in Coshocton Ohio. Mr Houser, former manager of the Newberry store, now runs the company's Lewiston location.

Charles E. Houser Pam Bluff Road

Boston debutante visits Park Street Grandmother

Miss Gail Sherman of Boston visits her grandmother Mrs. Catherine T. Mullaney on Park Street. The visitor is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Sherman, formerly of Bath.

Gail Sherman Boston Catherine T. Mullaney Park Street Miss Sherman Paul Sherman Bath

Wing family visits in Portsmouth from New Hampshire

Mr and Mrs Herbert B Wing and daughter Ellen travel to Portsmouth New Hampshire to visit Mrs Elizabeth Young and Mr and Mrs Harold B Wing at North Street Extension, reconnecting with extended family over the weekend.

Herbert B. Wing Ellen Portsmouth N. H

Bride Nancy Sewall Hosts McInnes Kimball Bridal Party

Miss Nancy Sewall entertained the McInnes Kimball bridal party and younger guests at a niche on Saturday noon at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs Arthur Sewall II on Washington street.

John McInnes Washington Street Sally Kimball Archibald M. Main Richard Kimball Edward Sewall Anne Kimball Duncan McInnes Edson Whitehurst Woodbury N. J Eastham Guild Roger Luke Nancy Sewall Thomas Pierce Tucson Arizona McIinnes-Kimball Mrs Arthur Sewall, II

Local Families Summering at Popham Beach

Mrs. Catharine H. Legard and her son E Sargent Legard join Mrs. Milderd H. Trott and her children Gretchen Judith and Samuel along with Mrs. Adelaide S Hooper for July at Popham Beach.

Catharine H. Legard E. Sargent Legard Mildred H. Trott Gretchen Judith Samuel Adelaide S. Hooper Popham Beach

Miss Gertrude Dole Attends National Church Convention

Miss Gertrude Dole of Middle Street left for San Francisco to attend the Church of the New Jerusalem convention in Los Angeles. She serves as secretary of the New Church Sunday school.

Gertrude Dole Middle Street San Francisco Cal Church of New Jerusalem Los Angeles Dole New Church

Kimble Couple Welcomes Son William Robert Kimble

Mr and Mrs John R Kimble of Rumford formerly Bath recently become parents to a son William Robert Kimble. Mrs Kimble is the former Barbara Mattor daughter of Mr and Mrs Daniel Mattor High street.

John R. Kimble Rumford Bath William Robert Kimble Kimble Barbara Mattor Daniel Mattor High Street

Dinner guest visit by Rev Charles L Kinney

Rev Charles L Kinney of Skowhegan was a dinner guest of Rev and Mrs Gordon of Beacon Street Church on Thursday.

Charles L. Kinney Skowhegan Mrs. Gordon Beacon Street Church

Judge Avery Attends Bath Wedding of Grand Nephew Addison

Judge Christopher Avery and Mrs. Avery of Groton Connecticut visited Bath to attend the wedding of Addison McInnes, the judge’s grand nephew, over the weekend at the Red House on Lincoln street.

Christopher Avery Avery Groton, Conn Red House Lincoln Street Bath Judge Avery Addison McInnes

Mrs Seekins and daughter visit Bath and Cox's Head

Mrs Archie L Seekins and daughter Judith arrived Thursday night at the home of Mrs Seekins' parents Mr and Mrs Carleton Lowell at 935 Middle Street. Mr Seekins plans to join Saturday for the holiday weekend. They will spend a few days visiting in Bath and Cox's Head. On Monday they will have Miss Barbara Burden of Bedford Street as their guest for the day.

Archie L. Seekins Judith Seekins Carleton Lowell Middle Street Mr. Seekins Bath Cox's Head Barbara Burden Bedford Street

Willis C Colby Jr Receives Third and Fourth Degrees

Willis C Colby Jr of Wiscas Set received his third and fourth degrees on Monday last week he is now a member of West Bath ange and also received his fifth Saree Wednesday at Merri coneag grange North Harpswell

Willis C. Colby, Jr Wiscasset West Bathange Merriconeag Grange North Harpswell

Sailor to Visit Dunkerque on USS O'Hare Stopover

Richard E. Webber seaman apprentice son of Elbridge Webber 82 Academy Street arrives Dunkerque France July 7 aboard USS O'Hare for a six day port visit. Bomb sights rubble mark the town. leave parties go to Paris for crew. Mrs David Clark has returned home after pneumonia treatment on Tower Circle.

Richard E. Webber USN Elbridge Webber Academy Street Dunkerque France O'Hare Paris David Clark Tower Circle

Bath women vacation at Totman cottage in Mea dowbrook

Mrs Margaret Kane Mrs Nellie Whitmer Mrs Rowena Marsh and Miss Ruth Wilson all of Bath plan the July and August getaway at Totmans Devil Stream cottage near Meadowbrook.

Margaret Kane Nellie Whitmer Rowena Marsh Ruth Wilson Bath Totman’s Devil Stream Meadowbrook

Patter son Tour Ends in Canada Visit with Friends

Mr and Mrs Claude Patterson of Lexington Massachusetts recently completed a tour of Canada. They spent time last week with Mr Patterson's aunt Mrs Emily Chainsley and with Mr and Mrs James Thorpe of Woolwich during the trip.

Claude Patterson Lexington Mass Canada Patterson Emily Chainsley James Thorpe Woolwich

Green Family Visits Beacon Street Church kin

Mr and Mrs Frank Green and son Gordon of Poughkeepsie arrived Saturday morning to spend several weeks with Mrs Green's parents Rev and Mrs M A Gordon of Beacon Street Church in Beacon Street.

Frank Green Gordon Poughkeepsie, N. Y

Amherst Weekend Guests Include Stephenson Branches

Dr and Mrs Milton C Stephenson left Saturday to spend the holiday weekend as guests of Mr and Mrs F H Branch Amherst Massachusetts They will be accompanied from Boston by Dr and Mrs F H Branch Jr

Milton C. Stephenson F. H. Branch Amherst Mass Boston F. H. Branch, Jr

Hammond Family Update From Memorial Hospital Return

Byron Hammond third age two son of Mr and Mrs Byron Hammond Jr has come home after a three week stay at Memorial hospital with a fractured leg. Mr Hammond serves aboard the USS Missouri stationed in Cuba. Mrs Hammond and young Byron reside with Mrs Hammond's parents at 842 Middle street. Other relatives have moved to the Robert A Milliken home at 26 Andrews road.

Byron Hammond Byron. Hammond, Jr Memorial Hospital Leonard Wetherbee Tower Circle Robert A. Milliken Andrews Road

Frank Technical Institute Offers Evening Courses in Diverse Fields

Guy F Coolen of 21 Cobb Road enrolls in the Summer session at Frank Technical Institute located at Berkley and Appleton streets. The institute, built and endowed by Benjamin Lin, provides day and evening courses for men and women in professional photography, architectural drafting, automotive maintenance, and heating ventilation and air conditioning. Some students commute up to 60 miles.

Guy F. Coolen Cobb Road Frank Technical Institute Berkley Appleton Streets Benjamin, Lin

Police Chief Moriarty Visits Boston on Business

Police Chief Frank Moriarty traveled to Boston for a business visit, meeting officials and reviewing departmental matters during the trip.

Frank Moriarty Boston

Visit Notes From Bonnybrook Farm And Nearby Towns

Morton DeNyse of St Peters burg Florida is a guest of Mr and Mrs Carleton Andrews at Bonnybrook Farm East Brunswick. Dick St Pierre son of Mr and Mrs Alex St Pierre Sagadahoc Ferry finished duties at Hillcrest poultry farm Woolwich and left Tuesday for Waterville to visit Mr and Mrs Bernard Tully former residents of Sagadahoc Ferry. Mrs Archie McLaughlin of Popham Beach was a visitor in Portland recently.

Morton DeNyse Carleton Andrews Bonnybrook Farm East Brunswick Dick St. Pierre Alex St. Pierre Sagadahoc Ferry Hillcrest Poultry Farm Woolwich Waterville Bernard Tully Archie McLaughlin Popham Beach Portland

Local Family Guests and Hospital Visit Report

Mr and Mrs Leslie White and family visit Mr and Mrs John White on upper Washington street while Mrs Austin Miller and Stephen Bath stay with Mr and Mrs Elmer Jameson in Waldo. Barbara Worden, daughter of Mr and Mrs Frederick Worden of 1495 Washington street, was taken to Memorial hospital after a fall from a high tree swing. She received X rays and is treated for a fractured upper arm and dislocated shoulder.

Leslie White Leora Ursula Coralie Austin Miller Iy Stephen Bath Mrs Elmer Jameson Waldoboro Barbara Worden Frederick Worden Washington Street Memorial Hospital

Sumner Sewalls Open Summer Home at Small Point Beach

Former Gov and Mrs Sumner Sewall unveil their summer residence at Small Point Beach. The couple will reside there seasonally and enjoy coastal access, inviting visitors and noting plans for the property during the upcoming months.

Sumner Sewall Small Point Beach

Beatrice Duprey and friends vacationing at Popham Beach

Miss Beatrice Duprey of Hinckley street and Mrs Elwood Toothaker of Elm street are spending a week at Popham Beach. Miss Barbara Hassenius of Roxbury Massachusetts and Harmons Harbor are visiting Miss Julianna Cummings of 838 Washington.

Beatrice Duprey Hinckley Street Elwood Toothaker Elm Street Popham Beach Barbara Hassenius Roxbury Mass Harmon's Harbor Julianna Cummings Washington Street

McInnes Kimbal wedding ties two families in Bath

Mr and Mrs John McInnes of Stroudwater and their son Duncan joined Mr McInnes mother on Washington Street Friday night. They attended the Mc Innes Kimbal wedding Saturday. Mrs Elizabeth Jameson of Presque Isle is visiting Bath at the home of her grandmother Mrs Lida Smith at 12 Bowman Street for a few days.

John McInnes Duncan Stroudwater Mr. McInnes Washington Street McInnes-Kimbal Elizabeth Jameson Presque Isle Bath Lida Smith Bowman Street

Local Social News Highlights Distinct Maine Visitors

Mrs. Roscoe Higgins of York Street lies admitted at Maine General Hospital in Portland. Mrs. Alaire Spurling of Ellsworth visits Elbridge Rice in Woolwich while staying at Columbia Hotel. Mr and Mrs Lester Morse and daughter Judy of Winnegance enjoy summer at Hillside cottage owned by Joseph C Perkins at Popham Beach.

Roscoe Higgins York Street Maine General Hospital Portland Alaire Spurling Ellsworth Columbia Hotel Elbridge Rice Woolwich Lester Morse Judy Winnegance Joseph C. Perkins Popham Beach

Mrs Trott Returns From New York to Summer Home

Mrs Raymond Trott came back Thursday to her Summer home at Small Point after a brief trip to New York to visit her daughter Virginia. Miss Trott sailed Tuesday on the M S Italia for Genoa to join two friends and tour Italy Sweden France England and Scotland. Miss Marguerite Rines RN night supervisor at Mercy hospital Portland returned to duties Friday after visiting her parents on Granite street.

Raymond Trott Small Point New York Virginia Miss Trott M. S. Italia Genoa Italy Sweden France England Scotland Marguerite Rines R. N Mercy Hospital Portland Chester Rines Granite Street

Rosine Family Returns Home After 50th Anniversary Visit

Mr. and Mrs. Otto Rosine and granddaughter Gayle recently left for Gilson Illinois after spending two weeks as guests of Mr. and Mrs. Just Wold on Court Street. They traveled to join the Wolds for the couple's 50th wedding anniversary observance.

Otto Rosine Gayle Gilson, Ill Just Wold Court Street Rosine Mrs. Wold

Playground supervisors take trip to Popham Beach picnic

Miss Margaret Cahill led a group of playground supervisors including staff from Huse Hyde Park and Goddard playgrounds on an all day outing to Popham Beach where children from those parks enjoyed a sunlit picnic.

Margaret Cahill Popham Beach Huse, Hyde Park Goddard

Social Guests Stay With Washington Street Family

Mrs Edward Shepard of Akron Ohio Mrs Frank Sanborn Mrs Cassie E Bell Mrs Peter Lamore and son Peter of Portland Connecticut and Miss Mildred E Bell of Hartford Connecticut were weekend and holiday guests of Mr and Mrs Henry Bell of Washington street.

Edward Shepard Akron, O Frank Sanborn Cassie E. Bell Peter Lamore Peter Portland, Conn Mildred E. Bell Hartford

Miss Alexandra Sewall Visits Gail Gottingham in Massachusetts

Miss Alexandra Sewall returns from a visit with Miss Gail Gottingham of South Hadley Massachusetts. Gottingham was Sewall’s roommate at Ethel Walker school in Simsbury Connecticut.

Alexandra Sewall Gail Gottingham South Hadley Mass Miss Cottingham Ethel Walker School Simsbury, Conn

Bells and guests visit in East Orland over holiday

Mrs Abbie Howe Shepard of Ira Ohio and Miss Mildred Bell of Portland Conn with Miss Lucy Bell of Hartford Conn arrived Thursday for a holiday visit with Mrs Bell’s son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs Henry Bell Jr at their Washington street home. The group spent the holiday season at the family summer home in East Orland.

Abbie Howe Shepard Ira Ohio H. C. Bell Mildred Bell Portland

Keimig Family Visited Friends in Boston During Holiday

Mr and Mrs Frank X Keimig and their sons Frank II and Richard spent the holiday visiting friends in Boston, enjoying time together and sharing seasonal meals.

Frank X. Keimig Frank II Richard Boston

Socialite Gatherings Highlight Sebasco and Belfast Visits

Mrs. Dalton Baker and Mrs. Chester Wilson hosted a luncheon and social evening at Mrs. Bakers Summer home in Sebasco with guests Mrs. Lawrence Small Mrs. Francis Se and Mrs. J C Footer Jr. Nearby in Belfast Mr and Mrs Clyde B Holmes hosted a luncheon for guests Mr and Mrs William S Newell Mrs Seth S Mullin and Miss Anne Kimball of Bath.

Dalton Baker Chester Wilson Lawrence Small Francis Se J. C. Footer, Jr William S. Newell Seth S. Mullin Anne Kimball Bath Clyde B. Holmes Belfast

Bailey couple open Three Fevers camp at Small Point

Mr and Mrs Albert Baily of West Chester Pennsylvania arrived to open their Three Fe vers camp at Small Point. They plan a day camp this Summer with work projects at West Point and Sebasco. Mr and Mrs Charles F Cummings and daughters Sally Julia and Carol are spending the Summer at their Five Islands cottage.

Albert Baily West Chester Small Point West Point Sebasco Charles F. Cummings Sally Juliana Carol Five Islands

Mrs Cabot and daughter Arrive in Bath for Summer Visit

Mrs George Cabot and her daughter Joan from Lakewood Rhode Island have reached Bath to spend the summer. Mrs Cabot formerly Miss Therese Dall of South Street will be joined later by Mr Cabot for his annual vacation in Bath.

George Cabot Joan Lakewood R. I Bath

Wallace Guests Return Home After Visit

Mr and Mrs James Wallace of Manchester New Hampshire have returned home after visiting Mr and Mrs William Wallace on High Street. the visit concluded without incident and the hosts were grateful for their guests.

James Wallace Manchester N. H William Wallace High Street

Butterfield welcomed Gyatt officers during Norfolk visit

Andrew M. Butterfield chief engineer of the Hyde Windlass Co. was in Norfolk Virginia last week on business when the destroyer U.S.S. Gyatt joined fleet ships to head to New England for Fourth of July festivities. The thermometer hit 102 degrees in Norfolk on Tuesday.

Andrew M. Butterfield Hyde Windlass Co U.S.S. Gyatt Norfolk New England Tuesay

Navy man Louis Vachon spends holiday leave at home

Louis E. Vachon of the U S Naval Air Craft Station Quonset Point Rhode Island is on holiday leave visiting his father Charles Vachon at 740 Washington Street.

Louis E. Vachon U.S.N.A.C Naval Air Station Quonsett Point R. I Charles Vachon Washington Street

Pratt couple spend holiday at Sabino cottage

Mr and Mrs Bernard Pratt of Cobb road spent the holiday at their cottage at Sabino, enjoying a quiet country escape with family and friends.

Mrs Bernard Pratt Cobb Road Sabino

Summers at Coxs Head Hosted by Billings Family

A family gathering at Cox's Head Sunday brought together Mr and Mrs John Billings and their children Elaine Everett Norman and Donald, joined by Almon Billings Pearl Billings and Pearl Jr of Stonington, plus Archie Seekins and daughter Judith.

Ean Wieine Oh Cox's Head John Billings Elaine Everett Norman Donald Almon Billings Pearl Billings Pearl, Jr Stonington Archie Seekins Judith

Topsham Volunteers Serve At Hyde Memorial Home

Mrs. Frank Siegars Mrs. Carrie Armes and Mrs. Percy Norcross of Topsham members of the Topsham Volunteer Unit served recently at the Hyde Memorial Home.

Frank Siegars Carrie Armes Percy Norcross Topsham Hyde Memorial Home

Mrs Frank Moses Attends Arlington Funeral of James Townsend

Mrs Frank Moses of High street returned home after attending the Arlington Mass funeral service for James Townsend.

Frank Moses High Street Arlington, Mass James Townsend

Carey Family Summer Trip to Poland Camp

Elizabeth Carey daughter of Atty and Mrs. John P. Carey accompanied by her father drove to Poland recently where she will pass the remainder of the summer at a girls camp. Miss Louise Bucknam of 1490 Washington street has as house guests her sister Mrs. E. B. Clark and nephew E. B. Clark Jr. of Portland. Mr. Clark is professor of foreign languages at Portland Junior College.

Elizabeth Carey Atty John P. Carey Poland Louise Bucknam Washington Street E. B. Clark E. B. Clark, Jr Portland Mr. Clark Portland Junior College

Mr and Mrs Ferdinando La Rochelle Move to Bowman Street

Mr and Mrs Ferdinando La Rochelle have moved from Tower Circle to 14 Bowman Street in a recent residential change noted in local notices.

Kim Family Weekend Visits and Sailing Instructor Role

Mr and Mrs Joseph S Kim hosted by Miss Anne Kimball at Red House Lincoln street guests include their son Dick Kimball employed as sailing instructor at Small Point Beach club Miss Mildred G Nichols Lincoln street holiday guest of Miss Katherine H Conley Ellsworth.

Joseph S. Kimball Beach Bluff Mass Anne Kimball Red House Lincoln Street Dick Kimball Small Point Beach Club Mildred G. Nichols Katherine H. Conley Ellsworth

Holiday Guests Attend Ball Game in Boston

Mrs Edward St Martin, Miss Carolyn St Martin and John St Martin visited Mr and Mrs Ralph Dunton in Robinhood as holiday guests. Mr St Martin attended the holiday ball game between the Boston Braves and the New York Giants at Braves Field in Boston. Mrs Lou Freeman of Wollaston Mass returned there Monday night after visiting friends over the holiday.

Edward St. Martin Carolyn St. Martin John St. Martin Ralph Dunton Robinhood Mr. St. Martin Boston Braves New York Giants Braves Field Boston Lou Freeman Wollaston Mass

Miss Edith Hawkes Plans Three-Week East Coast Visit

Miss Edith Hawkes of Phippsburg will visit Braintree Massachusetts before continuing to Providence Rhode Island for a stay. She plans to be away about three weeks, visiting relatives and friends along the way.

Edith Hawkes Edward Hawkes Phippsburg Braintree Mass Providence R. I Miss Hawkes

Delongs Guests of Noyes at Sebago Lake Cottage

Mr and Mrs Harold Delong of Washington street are guests of Joseph Noyes at his Sebago Lake cottage.

Harold Delong Washington Street Joseph Noyes Sebago Lake

Social guests visit Windsor families during holiday week

Miss Edelweiss Estes and Mrs. Bessie Drake of Windsor VT arrived to spend a week with Clifton Estes at their Foster's Point cottage. Mr. Frank Martin and son Peter of Danvers MA holidayed with Mrs. Cedric Martin on Willow Street. Mrs. Edgar Sewall and children Edgar Jr and Marcia of Providence RI recently visited Mr. and Mrs. Boylston Hutchins on Bath-Wiscasset Road.

Edelweiss Estes Bessie Drake Windsor Clifton Estes Noble Avenue Mrs. Estes Foster's Point Frank Martin Peter Danvers, Mass Cedric Martin Willow Street Edgar Sewall Edgar, Jr Marcia Providence, R. I Boylston Hutchins Bath-Wiscasset Road

Wedding Guests Travel After Holiday in Bath

Donald G. Egan of Belmont Massachusetts stayed with Mr and Mrs Joseph E Kocha on Liberty Street. Guests include Mr and Mrs John Daly of Kalamazoo Michigan Mr and Mrs Robert Daly and Mr and Mrs George Spinney of Melrose Massachusetts. They attended the Saturday wedding of James R Daly and Lillian M Goodwin and left Bath Tuesday morning after visiting the Goodwin cottage at Foster's Point.

Donald G. Egan Belmont, Mass Joseph E. Kocha Liberty Street John Daly Kalamazoo Mich Robert Daly George Spinney Melrose Mass Bath James R. Daly Lillian M. Goodwin Goodwin Foster's Point

Daly Goodwin wedding guest visits Bath

Miss Virginia Lane from Auburn visited Bath this weekend to attend the Daly Goodwin wedding event, meeting local residents and taking part in social notes.

Virginia Lane Auburn Bath Daly-Goodwin

Rheaume Family Holiday Guests at Washington Street Home

Mr and Mrs Charles Rheaume and Miss Bezi Rheaume of Montreal and friend Mrs Leone Bouvier were holiday guests of Mr Rheaume and Miss Rheaume along with sisters Miss Hedwidge Rheaume and Miss Lutgarde Rheaume at the former home on 740 Washington Street. Miss Bernadette Rheaume of Lacolle Quebec also joined as a guest.

Charles Rheaume Bezi Rheaume Montreal Que Leone Bouvier

Holiday Gatherings Highlight Brown Family Visit

Mr and Mrs Maynard Brown and their daughter Jean from Western Avenue spent the holiday at their Summer cottage in Friendship. Miss Sharon Lee Holbrook, daughter of Mr and Mrs Gordon Holbrook of Central Avenue, joined her grandparents Mr and Mrs Harold Miller of 8 Bridge for the weekend.

Mrs. Maynard Brown Jean Western Avenue Friendship Sharon Lee Holbrook Gordon Holbrook Central Avenue Harold Miller Bridge Street

Howard Grant Returns Home From Minneapolis Visit

Howard Grant spent six weeks in Minneapolis and returned to his home at 10 Tower Circle on Monday morning.

Howard Grant Minneapolis, Minn Tower Circle

Summer home visit of Dole family on Middleton Street

Rev Louis A Dole and his children George and Louise are passing several days at their summer home at Nyne on Middle Street.

Louis A. Dole George and Louise Middle Street Nyne

Firework toss causes near accident on Friday evening

A torpedo from a Merrimac section caused a near serious accident as fireworks were tossed. Phyllis Bowden of Cambridge MA was hurt and taken to City Hall for first aid before continuing to Bar Harbor. Police Chief Moriarty warned the incident could have blinded her. Mr and Mrs Guy Nichols of Lincoln Street donated 50 brook trout to the Old Ladies Home meal, bringing their total to about 300 for the year.

See Eyrson Beath Brunswick Erick Phyllis Bowden Cambridge Mass Bar Harbor Miss Bowden City Hall Moriarty Guy A. Nichols Lincoln Street Old Ladies Home Nichols Maine

Local Sears sales honor sparks town talk

Cleve Bryant won a gold Lord Elgin watch for the top sales in the national Sears contest across 49 New England stores, presented by manager Hollis W. Garey. Earlier Wilbur Crist received an engraved gold cup for top selling in another zone while shoppers complain of long lines and slow service downtown.

Cleve Bryant Sears New England Lord Elgin Hollis W. Garey Wilbur Crist

Rose Street Gardens Delight Bath Townsfolk

The small Rose Street area in Bath has become famed for Arthur Plant’s roses. Visitors praise the blossoms as exceptionally lovely and say the gardens captivate with their beauty. Arthur Colby quips that Plant has a rosy thumb rather than a green one.

Rose Street Bath Arthur Plant Mr. Plant Arthur Colby

Indiana Council of Churches Denies Horse Bets Much Misdialing

Mixups in telephone numbers prompt the Indiana Council of Churches to publicly state that it does not accept bets on horses. The group has been flooded with calls from people asking for Donnelly, some seeking tips, others wanting to place bets.

Indiana Council of Churches

Mayo Couple Win Waltz Contest at Samoset Hotel

Mr and Mrs Arthur F Mayo won first place in a waltz contest at the Samoset Hotel in Rockland Breakwater during a Maine Funeral Directors Association gathering on June 27. They were noted as regular dancers from St. Petersburg's Million Dollar Pier and Coliseum, suggesting their winter residence influenced their win.

Arthur F. Mayo Samoset Hotel Rockland Breakwater Maine Funeral Directors Association Mayo St. Petersburg Mayos St. Pete Samoset

Steeves Couple Returns Home to California from Bath

Lloyd Steeves and his wife, long familiar faces in Bath, arrived last week from their California home. The Steeves, former Steeves Market owners, previously lived in St. Petersburg, Florida, but now favor California life. They will spend the summer at their Damariscotta Lake cottage and return to California in the fall.

Lloyd Steeves Bath California Steeves St. Petersburg Fla Florida Damariscotta Lake

Village mourns loss of beloved seal Bandy

A late Five Island dispatch reports the baby seal Bandy, idol of the village, missing since Thursday after being put overboard to cheer him. By Friday noon there was still no sign, and villagers and summer folk who grew fond of him are left feeling blue.

Picture of the Late News Sparks Curiosity

A fragment from a historical page hints at a late breaking image or caption that captured reader interest. The readable portion suggests emphasis on a visual element tied to ongoing events, inviting further details and context from the full page.

Bath model Pearl liver to appear in Vogue July issue

A Bath woman formerly Pear liver is photographed for sportwear and apparel sold by better stores on 5th Avenue and features in Glamour Vogue and Mademoiselle. Her picture will appear in the July Vogue issue as she heads toward becoming a popular model, with wishes for future success. Pearl arrived in Bath Friday to spend the holiday with her sister and brother-in-law, Mr and Mrs John Wakefield.

Bath Mademoiselle 5Th Avenue Glamour Vogue Mademoiselle Chapiines Pearl John Wakefield

General Motors Preview At Morse High Auditorium Amazes Crowd

Tuesday evening in Morse High auditorium a good sized crowd watched the General Motors presentation Prevues of Is with varying degrees of amazement.

Morse High Auditorium General Motors

Spectacular Preview of Progress Draws Town Par-ticipants

Modern science in its most spectacular form enthralled a wide audience as comments circulated around town about tonight's final showing of Prevue of Progress, described as an event no one should miss.

Local Dealers Offer Courtesy Tickets for High School Night

Local General Motors dealers H. P. Small & Co. Home Equipment Center Brooke Chevrolet Lewiston Buick Co. provide courtesy tickets for the event. Mr. Howard of the Home Equipment Center urges attendance tonight and says seating arrangements will be made for all who come.

General Motors H. P. Small & Co Home Equipment Center Brooke Chevrlet Lewiston Buick Co Howard

Buzz Cooper returns to town in visit and war-era ties

Warren Buzz Cooper, ex acting police chief and former Bath Iron Works baseball star, arrives with Mrs Cooper and a Phillipsburg pair for a brief visit after major surgery. Also, about 39 residents from the Military and Naval Children's Home enjoyed a full day at Small Point Beach with staff and former home children, including Marguerite and Elizabeth Driscoll.

Warren Buzz” Cooper Percy Kingsbury Buzz Detroit Tigers Small Point Beach Helen Webber Phoebe Grant Arthur Stilphen Edith Clark Nancy Webber Jennie Clement Bill Webber Alice Stilphen Marguerite Elizabeth Driscoll Catharine Wiley Margaret Lenfest Berry Webber

Palmer House Trio Stars At Old Orchard Beach

Three Bath boys Paul Swain William Hill Jr and Edwin Gediman formed the Palmer House Trio a year ago and now perform at Old Orchard Beach Summer hotels. Paul keyboards Bill Hill tenor sax Eddy guitar play an all request program inviting friends to inquire for the trio.

Bath Paul Swain William Hill, Jr Edwin Gediman Old Orchard Paul Bill Hill Eddy Palmer House Old Orchard Beach Bill

Child Misses Bath Beach Party After Oversleeping

A Bath Recreation Association event at Popham Beach misses a youngster who overslept. She wandered City Hall with bathing suit and lunch, asking for a ride to the beach. Staff, busy writing up playground events, declined due to prior commitments and workload.

Popham Bath Recreation Association City Hall Popham Beach

Torn Down Homes Near Iron Works Lot for Park Plan

A large white house on Washington Street just north of the Iron Works parking lot is among buildings slated for demolition to make way for B. IL. W. park development. The move forms part of a broader plan to clear a corridor for the new park. Local officials say the project aims to expand green space and improve city circulation while preserving essential infrastructure. Public notices indicate compensation measures for property owners and timelines for the teardown.

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Hyde Park Terrace Items of the Week

Social notes from Hyde Park Terrace record a birthday party for Beverly Knight with games and refreshments at Central Avenue home. The item lists numerous local residents visiting, hosting, and attending events across Hyde Park, Drayton Road, and nearby towns, including marriages, dinners, and vacations.

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Landmark structure facing demolition by attacking crew

A building is under assault as workmen with demolition tools attack the exterior. Boards are being torn away and the familiar landmark seems doomed to disappear soon.

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Absence of Hitchcock Bird Displays Delights Small Point

A note on Washington street laments the missing unusual bird displays arranged by Mrs. Russell Snow F at her Small Point Beach home. The Hitchcocks had opened their residence for summer, and the door lacks its previous colorful touch. The writer urges Mrs. Hitchcock to return the beloved decor.

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