Townsfolk Visit Relatives and Guests Across States
A series of social notices list Mrs Amelia S Macleod of Framingham visiting her daughter, Mrs George Fisher and Mr Fisher on Washington Street, Mrs Manning Blagdon visiting Mr and Mrs Pred West, Philip Blanchard of Watertown spending the holiday with his parents, Dick Flood attending a boys camp in Winthrop, Mrs John Merry recovering at Churchill Street home, Mr and Mrs Sitmey G Evans and daughter Jogrmna visiting relatives in Belfast, Dr Ethel Groves and Dr Emily Aberle of Philadelphia arriving at the Groves home on Bath Road, intending to stay in Wiscasset indefinitely or permanently, Mrs William Gove and children of Newton visiting Mrs Groves, and Mr and Mrs Preston McMillan and daughters from Littleton visiting Mr and Mrs Hams Jensen on Widdle Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amelia S. Macleod
Framingham
Mass
George Fisher
Mr. Fisher
Washington Street
Manning Blagdon
Pred West
Philip Blanchard
Watertown
Blanchard
Dick Flood
Leon G. Flood
Winthrop
John Merry
Churchill Street
Sitmey G. Evans
Jogrmna
Belfast
Ethel Groves
Emily Aberle
Philadelphia
Groves
Bath Road
Wiscasset
William Gove
Newton
Garret Galvin
Skowhegan
Wilbur Hagan
Hagan
Carlton John
Dinsmore Leach
Pratt
Richmond
Willard Oldrieve
Malden
Woodrow Miller
Hyde Wind
Cyril Bousfield
Roy Sargent
Bath
Eugene Hunnewell
Sagadahoc Ferry
Earl Dow
Virginia
Hockomock Bay
Marcia Stinson
Portland
Blanche Littlefield
Day's Ferry
Clifford Richey
Joan
Clifford, Jr
Chicopee Falls
Lynn
Mason Carter
Winnifred
Carter
Paul Pitman
Wollaston
Sarah Leonard
Mayo Funeral Home
William Wright
Bath Memorial Hospital
Richard St. Pierre
Alec St. Pierre
Brunswick
Clinton Pellett
Danielson
Conn
Beatrice McIntosh
R. C. York
United States Naval Training Station
Newport
R. I
James Ryan
Nequasset
Leighton
Helen King of
Alna
Miss Lucille Johnson to Become Bride of Capt Gordon Davidson
Announcement of the engagement of Miss Lucile Katherine Johnson of Bath and New Castle to Captain Gordon Davidson of the Black Watch Requient. Johnson, a Morse High and Westbrook Junior College alumna, worked in New York and Bath Iron Works hospital. Davidson, son of Mrs Peers Davidson, grandson of Sir Charles Peers Davidson and Sir William Whitney, studied in England and at McGill, and served as a secretary with Fairbanks Morse. No wedding date set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucile Katherine Johnson
Katherine Johnson
Bath
Newcastle
Clarence Johnson
Gordon Davidson
R. H.C
The
Black Watch Requient
Miss Johnson
Morse High
Westbrook Junior College
John Powers Agency
New York
Theta Ps
Capt Davidson
Fairbanks Morse Ltd
Canada
Twin Bs Club Officers Installed Thursday in Brunswick
The Twin Bs club plans its annual officers installation in Brunswick Thursday after a banquet at Hotel Eagle. Elected officers include President Mrs Emma Halex of Brunswick and Vice President Mrs Gertrude Stewart of Bath, with Mrs Evelyn Gilman of Lewiston as installing officer. Attending Bath members listed include Mrs Mary Curtis and Mrs Gertrude Stewart, plus several Bath and Waterville guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twin Bs
Brunswick
Hotel Eagle
Emma Halex
Mary Curtis
Bath
Gertrude Stewart
Belle Haskell
Anne Williams
Ora Lombard
Pytman Sisters
Evelyn Gilman
Lewiston
Bath Club
Annie Williams
Emily Williams
Lois Knight
Nellie Milliken
Waterville
Viola Melzard
Edith Miller
Jane Shea
Susan Duley
Ida Greenleaf Plans Summer Stay in Westport
Mr Ida Greenleaf of Saugus Mass has been visiting her daughter. Mrs Mercie McFadden of Bedford Street has gone to Westport to pass the summer at her home. She will be joined later by her grandson Russell Greenleaf of Saugus who will remain with her for the school vacation period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida Greenleaf
Saugus
Mass
Mercie McFadden
Bedford Sireet
Westport
Russell Greenleaf
Mary Bates
Machias
Delmar Bates
Snow Park
Grangers Enjoy Fine Program At West Bath Meeting
West Bath Grange held a social evening with over 66 attendees. Mes Jot Silvester and Mrs Arcoor C Lemont led the program featuring songs, readings, dances, and a schoolhouse sketch, with notable pieces from Ogden Nash. Refreshments were served by the committee led by Mrs Anna Lemont and others, and plans were set for a similar event next Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Bath
Silvester
Arcoor
Lemont
Cenemertaarst
Grange
Exatrer Andrews
Nastuone Arthem
Ogden Nash and Reat
Eager Leavitt
Cnumier
Memeres
Sylvester
Solecasty
Bermece Sturtevant
Elizbeth Yeorsg
Julia Few Ant
Edward Waters
Freness Deenan
Ste Fa
Schoo ‘Erly
Vowar White
William Beecem
Berbers Young
Allen MacAllaster
Mignix
Courtney Stover
Praneis Deeran
Marie Hyme
Charlotte
Anne
Lye Sevege
The
Ale Smyth
Acne Lement
Thelma Syitet
Elizabeth Young
Frances Clark
Weakened wedding bonds tie Mr and Mrs Curries Beane
In Salem Massachusetts on July 2 a couple aged about 20 years, Mr and Mrs Beane, wed at a local ceremony. The article details their long marriage history, later life moves, and extended family notes across Massachusetts and neighboring areas, with numerous household and community updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mics
Curries
Beane
Wee Bach
Salem
Mass
Maune
Maumee Amere
Pall Rover
Beare
Livermore
Rumford
Foreign War Veterans Send Smokes to Boys
War veterans organized a shipment of cigarettes to servicemen abroad through the Flaherty post V Fr. The effort aimed to boost morale for troops overseas and support from local community groups.
Bath Lions Club Delegates Planned for International Meet
Bath Lions Club will send three delegates to the Lions International meeting in Cleveland on July 21 and 22. Attending are Wil lam Guerin Charles J Genther and L Eugere Thoreau. Arthur L Hinman of the Portland Lions club and a former deputy district governor will seek the office of International Director. Corp. Paul Mancusco, stationed in Carm p De-en- Mass, has returned from furlough with Mrs Mancusco at their High street home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath Lior
Lions
Rternatimmal
Cleveland
Freen Tneaty
Wilfam Guerin
Charlies J Genthner
L Eugere Thoreau
Arthur L Hinman
Portland Lions Club
Disernor
Local Residents News and Weekend Visits
Leramme Jonds and sister Wilam Mulhern slop with relatives for weeks while Mrs Owen Rogers visits Mrs Harry Peterson. Families travel between Bath Roxbury and Portland for weekends and holidays with Navy yard stays and hospital births. Sharon Ann Wing joins the Maine General Hospital baby, and many relatives make short visits and trips among Portland West Bath Manchester Conn Worcester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leramme Jonds
Wilam Mulhern
Owen Rogers
Harry Peterson
Kenneth Wap
Houston
Edwin Thomas
Roxbury
Bath
Kenneth Nap
Leighton
Trafton Swain
York Village
Saturdey
Swan
J. W. Larrabee
Swain
Portsmouth Navy Yard
Charles Chapman
Durham
Chapman
Mary Bailey
Shirley Boardmain
Five Islands
Marshall Boudreau
Philip Boudreau
William Bailey
Helen Binch
Worcester
Mass
Jota Perkins
Joan Larrabee
Manchester
Hazel Cyr
Alice
Bessie Bailey
Illegal sale of intoxicating liquor case at Municipal Court
Sheriff Charles W. Messenger brings charges of illegal sale of liquor against Clarence E. Payson. Georgetown hearing postponed to July 16 after Payson pleads not guilty. $200 cash bond posted. Payson reportedly sold two pints of G and W whiskey without a license and was arrested during the holiday week. The docket shows Payson pleaded guilty to intoxication earlier, paying a $5 fine and $5.15 costs after claiming pain from a toothache.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles W. Messenger
Clarence E. Payson
Georgetown
John P. Carey
Payson
Messenger
G &W
Gardiner R. Deering
Woolwich Camp Scenes Open With Community Plans
Woolwich camps host numerous activities as youths arrive for summer. The town celebrates first farming of green peas for the Fourth, gifting three bushels to Bath friends. The Good Will club funds another baked bean supper, while 65 names populate a planned armed forces honor roll to be displayed on a Route One triangle approved by Governor Sumner Sewall and the State Highway Commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sagadahoc Ferry
Sumner Sewall
State Highway Commission
R. H. Bowers
J. H. Kelly
Roberta Hathorne
E. V. Reed
Nelson Rice
Leverett Welch
Ivory Strout
Frank J. Walker
Ralph H. Bowers
Dorris Tracey
Boston
Carl Longfellow
Day's Ferry
Eugene Harold
Bath Memorial Hospital
Harold Stanton
Nequasset Ladies Meet for Biweekly All Day Session
The Nequasset Ladies auxiliary met at the new home of Mrs. Daisy Elwell for a biweekly all day gathering. Mrs. Elwell with Ruth Dubar and Ethel Bailey led the committee. aprons were worked on and a business meeting noted a $5 donation toward the Honor Roll Plaque fund for soldiers. The next meeting is planned for July 15 in the church vestry, with Norma Holbrook and Ruth Dubar in charge. Mabelle Tracey, recently ill, attended briefly with her daughter Mrs. Villa Richards and her son Frederick of Greenville, and group singing with Mrs. Richards at the piano followed an enjoyable afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Auxiliary of
Nequasset
Daisy Elwell
Elwell
Ruth Dubar
Ethel Bailey
Norma Holbrook
Beatrice Bartlett
Mae Gilmore
Bernice Bailey
Sarah Bailey
Ruth Leeman
Amy Cromwell
Margaret Maass
Genesta Carter
Mabelle Tracey
Villa Richards
Frederick
Greenville
State Police Weekly Report July Fourth Safety Message
Week of June 21 to 28 saw 22 accidents with five fatalities nine injuries and eight property damage cases. Most occurred in daylight rural areas and after dark in dim-out zones. pedestrians and wrong-side travel were major causes. National safety plea urges careful travel and heat protection during Independence Day. Safety motto emphasizes putting victory first and personal responsibility to reduce casualties and support the war effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Safety Council
Safety Division
Maine State Police
Colonists Flock Back to MacMahan Island Seaside Colony
Many families flee coastal turmoil to MacMahan Island seeking peace and pure air. Rev Arthur Taft and Mrs Taft arrive with their collie. James Rogers and wife stay at The Lodge. several residents and visitors establish summer homes. Sunday services resume at Saint Cuthbert's Chapel led by Father Evans. Arrival of Mrs Clifford Woodhull and family, Hussa family, Haight and Todd visitors, and local activity around Wheeler Landing reflect renewed island life amid wartime air raid preparations spotlights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheepscot
Arthur Taft
Taft
Andover
Mass
James Rogers
Haverford
Benjamin Spock
MacMahan
Father Pine
Pines’ Point
Keturah Pine
Saint Cuthbert’s Chapel
Father Evans
Hussa
Susan Hussa
Bay Point Death Notices and Local Visitors
Bay Point residents extend sympathy to Roland Harford and family on the death of their son Elliot at 18. Elliot is remembered for kindness to all, especially the elderly and children. The item also lists multiple visitors and summer guests from Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and New York, and notes Rev. Sturtevant’s election as rector of St. Paul’s Brunswick to begin Aug 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bay Point
Roland Harford
Elliot
Gordon Davis
Littleton
N. H
Dale Whittaker
George Foster
Portland
Isabel Fifield
Bath
Frank Williams
Leo Purtell
Bowdoinham
Walter E. Delano
Naval Base
South Brooklyn
N. Y
Charles
Bobby” Mains
Robinhood
Camp Devens
Bobby
Jefferson
Hagan
Fred P. Taylor
Dickie” Hagan
Walter Coombs
Blanche
Emily
Andrew Butterfield
Albert Coombs
Katherine
Mary Graham
Daniel
Peters Sturtevant
Pennsylvania University
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church of
Brunswick
Donald Mayberry
U.S. Army
Sturtevant
Grace Church
Amherst
Mass
St. Paul’s Church
Missing man Woodruff reported near Hulls Point
Burnham Woodruff aged 56 of Machias was reported missing from M H Dickinsons camp at Hulls Point on Little Sebago Lake where he had been a guest. Deputy Sheriff George R. Bryant of Portland said he probably wandered into the woods and got lost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burnham Woodruff
Machias
M. H. Dickinson
Hulls Point
Little Sebago Lake
George R. Bryant
Portland
Woodruff
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Lucille Johnson
Will
Black Watch
Twin BS Club
Grangers
Wdé Mert
Thom
Virgil
Percy Hotorusk
James Holbrook
Laws
Brighams Case
Perry's Cove
Leon Felker
Edward Berm
J. Conese
F. Deeham
Limes
Willams
Lanrern Willaces
Salivatave
Willems
Jom Kelly
Borlaxca Ace
Fred Bose
Harvey Dottines
Seo Everett Sutherland
Lam
G. C. Santurday
Evemmy Warren Davis
F. Desry
U. S
E A. Litch
Laws Whitmore
Gaerier
F. Deenam
Jacgce Stover
Bates E Stover
Weeston Babenhold
Em Street
Hayden Rogers
Gauguler
Bat
Mary Haya
Amc
Jomm Grindell
E Bos Bese
Waltham
Crate
Charles Aut
Cayton Pals
Bet
West Bett
Gresel
Amd Mire Harvid Small
Ebrigmam
Oldnam
Mero
Puazzz
Califate
Mrz
A. Litens Cor
Bawr Kongseeury
Roland Matree
Eiwent
Flying
Witnnz Deughter
Suzanne
Was Oe
Paul McCoy
Kelly Field
Texas
Hewie
Joann
Archibald McCoy
Walter Duncan
Rockland
Cresterfields
Ferawert Pramety and Ayr
Moses
Spectra
Fiat
Ize
Bath Lions Club
Herbert White
Sanford Crossing
Arthur Wing
Doris Armstrong
Chamberline Ave
Brunswatk
Maine General Hospital
Sharon Ann
William Armstrong
C Wing
Carl Ritezel
Jamaica Plain
James Lemont
Charles Payne
Thei
Maxwell Payne
Hawaii
Mass June Henry
Levon Belanger, Jr
Bonne
Davis
Woolwich
Alice King
David G. Reed
Ruth M. Choate
R. N
State Department of Health
James Thorpe
Lemuel Preble
Robert Hogan
Washington, D. C
David Greenleaf
Tekemah
Neb
Stephen
Searsport
Frederick C. Richards
Mabelle W. Tracey
Nequasset Ladies
State Police
Mmahan Island
Ralph W. Bragg
Central Maine Power Co
the Times Co
Elizabeth Williams
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
Center Street
OF Bath
Henry W. Owen, Jr
Full
Front St
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