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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1949
Page
7
The first summer service at Center church drew about 70 attendees with Dr George St John delivering a talk on Love. Rev E Jerome Johanson of Hartford Theological Seminary will preach next Sunday and the Johanson family will stay at Mere Point for the season.
Mr and Mrs Fred Caswell of Woburn Massachusetts were holiday revelers and enjoyed the Meadowbrook season with family friends.
Alice Joyce Marsters daughter of Mr and Mrs Foster M Marsters wed Christian J Clausen in First Baptist Church New London Connecticut on Saturday June 25 at 4 pm The double ring ceremony was led by Dr Merle H Mason with many family members as bridesmaids ushers and attendants The reception followed in church parlors and the couple will reside at 15 Addison street New London Conn after a trip to New York
Mr and Mrs John L Jackson of Rockford Illinois spent several days as guests of Read Admiral and Mrs Claude S Gillette and Mr and Mrs Rodney E Ross before leaving Tuesday for a Quebec trip. Guests include Mrs Lyman B Hollingshead of Pemberton New Jersey Mrs Virgil Wilson of San Antonio Texas and Mrs Neil Hofstetter of Springfield Illinois visiting Mrs Frances Clark in Washington street. Also noted were Misses Emma and Cle mace Perrier daughters of the late Capt Numa Perrier who served France and laid Liberty Statue cornerstone and capt of guard Lafayette New York City visiting the Sheldons in Woolwich over the holiday weekend. Also guests over the holidays were Mr and Mrs Clarence Hallquest of Newport avenue Pawtucket Rhode Island.
The Parker Head area drew many residents for Bath weekend events featuring two porches, fireworks, and a lively Friday dance. A lightning strike near a meter box caused no damage. Many locals and visitors plus numerous family and friends enjoyed boating, swimming, picnics, and Independence Day activities while church services and various visits filled the days.
Mrs T L Totman and Miss Alice Minott of Phippsburg Center called on Mrs Earl Lowell Friday evening. Macy Whitehead and Mr and Mrs F W Arndt with Doris Arndt stayed with the Lowells last week. The group toured Detroit Dearborn Greenfield Village Niagara Falls Kingston Montreal Quebec and Montmorency Falls along the St Lawrence route. Roy Green and daughter of Phippsburg Center visited Mrs Florence Rollins. Jack Hartleb and Joe McLure of Bath called on Bill Lowell Tuesday.
The Smith-Tobey Jr. Legion faces Norway Jr. Legion Thursday at 6 15 PM on Kelley field. Last meeting ended 8 7 in Norway’s favor with Lewiston and Livermore Falls postponing tonight’s county playoff. Bill Wing to pitch. Sonny Munsey catches. lineup features Philbrick Johnson Munsey Grover Parker Champion Hendrickson Smith Champion and Wing in key roles.
One false alarm occurred when a caller pulled Box 52 at Front and Linden streets about 10 30 Monday night as police pursue clues and possible arrest. Four answered a still alarm for a grass fire on Court street near Walker's garage thought to be fireworks with no damage. A skyrocket lands off Court street near Charles Thayer’s residence starting a fire quickly put out. Engine 1 fought a woods fire near Lily pond Saturday night and again Sunday afternoon. West Bath crews, with a new portable pumper, battled it into Monday night. They returned Monday after assuming extinguishment and now say the blaze is under control.
Mr and Mrs Edmund Hayward and children Keith and Sharyn visited East Weymouth relatives of Mrs Hayward while William L Kelley son of Mr and Mrs Joseph G Kelley returned from three years in the Air Corps and was discharged at Lambert Field Va Judith Ann Sargent left for Poughkeepsie N Y to begin a teaching position at the Vassar Summer Institute Robert and Barbara Ireland returned to Tallman Street after three weeks in Dover Foxcroft and were joined by Mrs Ireland’s brother in law and sister Clayton and Mrs Norse for a holiday visit
Sun day and Monday drew large crowds to Popham Beach as the hot spell hit the region with traffic backed up and cars parked along south beach lots. Ice cream and cold drinks sold briskly while picnickers sought shade. A minor grass fire near the Vachon cottage was quickly put out. Several injuries were reported from a Monday car accident on Small Point road. Numerous visitors and residents from Auburn Bath Beverly Quincy Elmira and New Jersey occupied cottages and returned to Cape Cottage, hosting guests from Massachusetts New York and New Jersey.
Charles F. Perkins, 89, the oldest resident still visiting Cox's Head, recalls five generations in Bath. He last visited with Thomas Perkins, 87, born at Cox's Head, once a busy landing and ice trade hub with daily Bath Popham boat service and mail runs to New York.
Swampscott residents and guests spent the holidays at various cottages including Woodhaven New York Lynn and Bath with many families visiting. Notables include William J. Lewis of Long Island and local residents Charles Perkins Everett Perkins and Julia Dozois among others. The record lists exchanges of holiday visits and weekend stays across several Maine and nearby communities.
Alton Hathaway returns to Lexington after weekend at his Summer riverside home while Mrs Hathaway stays through the week. Paul Olm of Bath visits his granddaughter Mrs William Hill. Miss Elizabeth Webber and Mrs Helen Stearns occupy the Weber cottage for July and August. Spear from Schenectady drives up for the holiday to visit his parents in Bath. Dr William Hill of Naugatuck has a new residence at Fort Myers Beach Florida.
Five Bath Country Club golfers edged a USS Gyatt quintet 5-4 Sunday afternoon on the Bath course. Local players were J William Schulze Maurice Puffer Francis Bruce Kenneth Weeks and St Frank Bellew USN. Gyatt lineup included W W Hoffman E C Cain L M Wolverton R P Spearman and A P Kleinhenz. Officers were guests of the club for the day.
Mr and Mrs Hubert Haley and children of Upper Washington street spent the holiday weekend at Rangeley Lake. Mr and Mrs J Fred Tobey of Middle street left Saturday to visit their son in Springfield Massachusetts. Mr and Mrs John Grindell and two daughters of West Bath stayed with Mr and Mrs J Haviland Torrey at their Popham Beach cottage. Mr and Mrs Lawrence Radley and daughter Joan of Quincy Massachusetts spent two weeks with Mrs Radley s parents Mr and Mrs John M Howe. Mr and Mrs Raymond E Mann and daughter Linda Lou have returned from Old Town where they visited Mann s parents and enjoyed Moosehead Lake. Mrs Muriel Mehlhorn owner of the Lynn Carole Shop returned from Barre Vermont where she spent the holiday weekend with her husband Robert Mehlhorn assumed as swimming instructor at the Barre pool for summer.
Mrs. Leonard Smith and others from Club 42 attended the Maine Federation of Women’s Clubs annual convention in Rockland at the Hotel Samo. Miss Carol Lane spoke on travel, a tour of Rockland and Fransworth Art Museum followed. A lobster banquet capped the evening with speeches and music by Dr. Hyla S. Watters and pianist William Ebes.
A detailed report of a Vacation Bible School program at Beacon Street Methodist Church. Betty Mitchell and Irene Crocker led offerings on creation of the world, with primary and junior class performances, solos by Sally Savage and Bill Jewett, diplomas, remarks by Mrs. Drake, and Rev. Gordon. The event closed with a benediction and later a picnic at Cushman’s Beach.
Barbara French celebrated her fifth birthday with a party at her grandmother Mrs. Thomas Gallagher’s home at 75 Lincoln Street. Blue and pink decor, refreshments, and games filled the event. Attendees included Pamela Brown, Danny Daigle, and several Gallaghers, Lindaus, and Arsenaults, with out of town guests from Yakima, Washington.
Lowell Temple Pythian Sisters held their final meeting with a banquet at Witch Spring Inn attended by nineteen members. Guests included Mrs Rus sell Hosmer of Alvah Temple Brunswick and Former State Senator Neil Bishop with Mrs. Bishop. The session ends until September with attendees Mr and Mrs William Daly of Rochester NH visiting Bath for the Daly Goodwin wedding.
Bay Point residents welcome friends and relatives over the weekend and plan dances at the Bay Point Casino. Guests include the Field family from New York and Massachusetts visitors at various cottages. An artesian well at the south end of the point struck water at 110 feet as the season opens.
State Representative J. Horace McClure spoke on affiliating with the Maine Federation of Coastal Fishermen with Orr's and Bailey Islands fishermen last week. A 25 member “dory” forms the unit, with one representative per 25 members, and a May annual state convention. Membership is $3 a year. The group aims to advance fishermen interests and will maintain a lobby in Augusta and Washington. Cards available at S. J. Prince & Son Orr's Island and Capt Elroy Johnson Bailey Island.
Mrs. C. W. McKay and daughters visit with York Beach relatives while Franklin Howe returns to the University of Maine for the six week summer session. The Wentworth family gathers at Mr. Knight’s home in South Windham with several relatives from Bath Waltham and Dexter and Miss Eva Saben of Waltham.
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