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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1954

Page

6

Bath and Cape Cod trip highlights local society view

Executive Councilor J Horace of Bath returned a two day Catholic Cape Cod and Camp Drum Maine visit with Gov Burton Cross and two Exile Council members by plane. Wellsfleet hosts Bath Battery B men for training. locals gather for weekends with friends and relatives as societies plan meetings and visits across Bath Portland and surrounding towns.

J. Horace Bath Cathole Cape Cod Camp Drum Maine McClure Burton M. Cross Wellfleet Battery B

Berwyn Family Visits Birch Point and Bath Home

Mrs. William P. Drake and four children of Berwyn Pa arrived Thursday at the Drake cottage at Birch Point. Mr and his brother Fred k E Drake came for the weekend. Ruth Strack, employed in New York City, visited Bath at her Washington street home and with relatives.

William P. Drake Berwyn Birch Point Fredk E. Drake Pennsylvania Illiam Drake Ruth Strack New York City Bath Ashington Street

Misses Fleming Vacationing in Holyoke and Northfield

The Misses Jean and Mary Canton Fleming of Andrews road visit cousins in Holyoke Massachusetts and plan a stay at the Salvation Army Car Center in Northfield from July 8 to July 17.

Jean and Mary Charters Canton Fleming Andrews Road Holyoke Mass Salvation Army Car Center Northfield

John Evans Returns from Westchester County Trip

John Evans of 66 High Street returned Friday from a trip to Westchester County New York. He plans to return in the Fall to pass the Winter there in Westchester County.

John Evans

Gillies Employed in Oregon Forest Service Posting

Bruce Gillies of North Bath works as a ranger at Bear Springs Range Station Maupin Oregon. He reports very mild elevation conditions and extremely cold weather in the area.

Bruce Gillies James A. Gillies, Jr North Bath U. S. Forestry Service Bear Springs Range Maupin Oregon

Phummers Host Dinner for 12th Wedding Anniversary

Mr and Mrs William F Phummer Jr hosted a dinner party at County Fair in Damariscotta to honor their twelfth wedding anniversary with friends in attendance at the event.

William F. Phummer, Jr Tower Circle County Fair Damariscotta

Notable Visitors Reach Local Homes Over Weekend

Mrs. William Plummer of Villanova and her daughter and son-in-law from Poughkeepsie stayed with Mrs. Frederick E. Drake in Washington street. Anita Bagdikian of New York City visited with her parents Dr. and Mrs Paul G. Bagdikian for the weekend and Fourth. Mr. and Mrs. Charles McCurdy of Lubec and Mr. and Mrs. Warren Scott of West Hartford were guests of Mrs. McCurdy’s brother Attorney John J. Keegan and wife in Grove Street.

William Plummer Villanova, Pa Robert Middleton Poughkeepsie, N. Y Frederick E. Drake Washington Street Anita Bagdikian New York City Paul G. Bagdikian Oak Street Charles McCurdy Lubec Warren Scott West Hartford Earl Gainsley Ethel May Earl, Jr Old Mystic Conn

Garden club dessert bridge committee noted

Mrs. Harry Smith Mrs. Harry Young and Miss Mildred G Nichols of the Cosmopolitan Garden club served on the committee for the dessert bridge at the club rooms recently. James Hall former Times sports writer now in Dayton Ohio was a Bath visitor Thursday. Dr. and Mrs LeRoy Greenlaw of Auburn and their daughter Miss Jacqueline Greenlaw of Chicago Ill were Thursday night dinner guests of Dr. and Mrs Paul G Bagdikian Oak

Harry Smith Harry Young Mildred G Nichols Cosmopolitan Garden Club James Hall the Times Dayton Ohio Topsham LeRoy Greenlaw Auburn Jacqueline Greenlaw Chicago, Ill Paul G. Bagdikian Oak Street

Munseys Take Southern Trip Visiting Bristol and New York

Mr and Mrs Warren R Munsey of 94 Court Street left Friday night on a southern trip from Bath Iron Works They plan to visit relatives in Boston then Bristol Virginia where their son Warren P Munsey plays with a Yankee Farm club in the Appalachian League On the return they will visit friends in New York City.

Warren R. Munsey Court Street Bath Iron Works Boston Bristol, Va Warren P. Munsey Appalachian League New York City

Hutchins Couple Vacationing in Northern Maine

Mr and Mrs Arthur E Hutch ins Jr of 35 Cherry Street spent the holiday weekend on a trip in Northern Maine visiting friends and enjoying the scenery.

Arthur E. Hutchins, Jr Cherry Street Maine

Families Spend Summer in Bedford and Bath

Mr and Mrs Wilbur Crist with daughter Carol and sons Dean and Donald visit Bedford Pa and nearby as Mr Crist vacations from Hyde Windlass Co. A M Main and D McInnes relocate to Main cottage Birch Point for summer. Arthur Stewart and family stay with Bath relatives Mrs Gertrude Stewart and Mr Mrs Richard Morse, he remains another week after his wife returns to Massachusetts.

Wilbur Crist Carol Dean Donald Willow Street Bedford Mr. Crist Hyde Windlass Co Arthur Stewart West Somerville Mass Bath Mr. Stewart Gertrude Stewart Greenstreet Mrs. Stewart Richard Morse Winneganee Stewart Massachusetts

Local families visit kin and vacation spots in Maine

Mrs Percy Bailey of Washington street was guest of her niece Mrs Daniel Ames and daughter Arlene of Anna at Damariscotta Lake where they have a cottage. Mrs Harold S Avery Jr and children Diane and Lynn of Reading Mass have returned home after a vacation at Popham Beach.

Percy Bailey Washington Street Daniel Ames Arlene Anna Damariscotta Lake Harold S. Avery, Jr Diane and Lynn Reading, Mass Popham Beach

Family visits span towns and islands along coast

Mrs S Emory Bentley and three children of South Dartmouth Mass visited Mr and Mrs Lynn M Bussey at 46 Green Street for a week. Bussey’s mother Mrs Floyd Bussey of Fairhaven Mass also visits before a Monhegan Island vacation. Miss Marguerite and Agnes Hennessy and their brother Edward return to Washington Street after a two week outing at the Hennessy cottage at Popham Beach.

S. Emory Bentley South Dartmouth Mass Lynn M. Bussey Green Street Mr. Bussey Floyd Bussey Fairhaven Monhegan Island Marguerite Agnes Hennessy Edward Hennessy Washington Street Hennessy Popham Beach

Mrs Frederick Honen Heads to Philadelphia to Join Husband

Norma Hunnewell of Woolwich travels to Philadelphia Pennsylvania to join her husband who is pursuing college studies there.

Frederick Honen Norma Hunnewell J. Vinal Hunnewell Woolwich Philadelphia Pennsylvania

Hawley Arrives From New Hampton to Stay With Mother

Sumner F. Hawley arrives from New Hampton New Hampshire to spend the summer with his mother Mrs Warren F Hawley on Western Avenue. Hawley is supervisor of the English department at the New Hampton School for Boys.

Sumner F. Hawley New Hampton N. H Warren F. Hawley Western Avenue Mr. Hawley New Hampton School For Boys

Camp Wavus Departure List Includes Cary Mayo Guilds

Among the children leaving June 29 for Camp Wavus Dam ariscotta Lake were George II Charles and John Cary Dick Mayo Peter Guild Texas and Johnny Ross Viki Main Olive Guild Beatrice Main and Nancy Ellen McInnes.

Camp Wavus Damariscotta Lake George, II Charles John Cary Dick Mayo Peter Guild Texas Johnny Ross Viki Main Olive Guild Beatrice Main Nancy Ellen McInnes

Reverend Hodgkins Returns From Congregational Council

Rev Laforest E Hodgkins pastor of Central Congregational church returned home Wednesday last week after attending the General Council of the Congregational Christian Churches of America at Yale University for the final week.

Ogunquit Theater hosts Cornelia Otis Skinner in multi role play

Mrs Joseph Smith and four others attended the Ogunquit Theater on June 30 to enjoy a play featuring Cornelia Otis Skinner who performed 13 different parts.

Joseph Smith Richard Sherwood Bernard Knight Alred McCabbe Daniel Matter Ogunquit Theater Cornelia Otis Skinner

Local Social Notes From Sagadahoc Ferry and Lenox

Miss Nellie Davis of Friendship visits Mrs. Mary Hall and daughter Mrs. Pearl Reed at Sagadahoc Ferry. Robert P. Shaw Jr. travels to Tanglewood Lenox Mass for summer work after finishing at Governor Dummer Academy South Byfield Mass. He spends time at home on Dummer Street with his mother Mrs Dean Shaw.

Nellie Davis Friendship Mary Hall Pearl Reed Sagadahoc Ferry Robert P. Shaw, Jr Tanglewood Lenox Mass Governor Dummer Academy South Byfield Dummer Street Dean Shaw

Miss Carol Ames Visits Damariscotta Lake Guests

Miss Carol Ames daughter of Cherry street spent a week at Damariscotta Lake as guest of her cousins Mrs Daniel Ames and Arlene Ames of Alna.

Carol Ames Cherry Street Damariscotta Lake Daniel Ames Arlene Alna

Wakefield Visit From Jersey City Family Over Fourth

Mr and Mrs John Sherm of Wakefield R L and their daughter with family from Jersey City New Jersey arrived Saturday for a weekend visit over the Fourth with Mr and Mrs Adelbert Hall of Bedford Street.

John Sherm Wakefield, R. L Jersey City N. J Adelbert Hall Bedford Street

SummerVisitor Listings From Calais To Popham Beach

The notice lists guests and visitors across multiple households including Mrs Vose L Armstrong and family in Calais and guest cottages at Popham Beach. It notes Mr and Mrs Donald Hincks in South Portland, Dr. and Mrs William E Hill Jr in Naugatuck, and Major Charles Rogers with family in Anniston with hopes for future visits to Popham.

Vose L. Armstrong Vose, Jr Sandra John G. Cavanagh Calais

Local Couples Host Weekend Guests and Anniversaries

Miss Betty Anderson of Boston visits her parents Mr and Mrs Carl C Anderson on Oak street. Mr and Mrs Louis M Silverman return from Chicago and Grand Rapids Michigan after attending Home Furnishings shows. June 29 they marked 30th wedding anniversary in Chicago. Mr and Mrs Emery E Ride out of North street extension celebrate 44th wedding anniversary with a family party.

Betty Anderson Boston Carl C. Anderson Oak Street Louis M. Silverman Chicago Grand Rapids Mich Mr. Silverman Mikelsky's, Inc Mrs. Silverman Emery E. Rideout North Street Extension

Stodder Family Fourth Visit to Westport Cottage

Mr and Mrs Russell Stodder and daughter Jackie of Oak street travel to Westport for the Fourth at their cottage. They are joined by son Russell Jr employed by Great Northern Paper Co Millinocket and by elder daughter Ardenne A MacFadcen her husband and two daughters from Farmington.

Russell Stodder Jackie Oakstreet Westport Russell, Jr Great Northern Paper Co Millinocket Ardenne A. MacFadcen Farmington Richard E. Smith Becky Lee Buffalo N. Y

Addison McInnes Arrives in Birch Point for Week with Family

Addison McInnes of Rochester New York arrived Saturday to join Mrs McInnes and two children at the Main cottage at Birch Point for a week.

Addison McInnes Rochester N. Y

Morse and Junior High Staff Members Attend Maine Summer Course

Miss Gloria Witham Morse High School girls' physical education director and Miss Germaine Bonney joining the new Junior High teaching staff will attend a six weeks Summer course at the University of Maine starting this Fall. Mrs. George Powers and her son Scott visited Mrs Powers' parents Mr and Mrs Walter Beane of Georgetown Center over Friday.

Gloria Witham Morse High School Germaine Bonney University of Maine George Powers Scott Office Drive Powers Walter Beane Georgetown Center

Four Year-Old Beverly Fraser Improves After Surgery

Miss Beverly Fraser of 226 Washington street has been removed from the danger list at Memorial hospital after an emergency appendectomy on June 30. Her parents Mr and Mrs Stanley Fraser say she is much improved.

Beverly Fraser Stanley Fraser Washington Street Memorial Hospital

Two New England Women Visit Southport for Summer

Mrs Walter Ellis of Nashua New Hampshire and Mrs Thomas Black of Bloomburg Pennsylvania arrived at Southport to pass the summer. Both are former Bath residents.

Walter Ellis Nashua N.H Thomas Black Bloomburg Southport Bath

Florida couple guests of Pine Street host

Mr and Mrs Harold Roberts of Florida formerly of Bath are guests of Mrs Fred May of Pine.

Harold Roberts Florida Bath Fred May Pine Street

Lemont and Potter Families Spend Holiday in Southport

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lemont of Washington street and Mrs. Le mont, sister Miss Bessie Potter of Augusta, left Saturday for Southport to pass the holiday at their cottage. They were joined Saturday evening by daughters and families Arthur Young with Gail and Betsy of Gorham New Hampshire and Frank Sylvester with Stevan and Ann Frances of Washington street.

Frank Lemont Washington Street

Portland couple attends New Meadows Yacht Club barbecue

Mr and Mrs Archie L Seekins and daughter Judith of Portland were among attendees at the New Meadows Yacht Club barbecue held Sunday.

Archie L. Seekins Judith Portland New Meadows Yacht Club

Davis family holiday visit to Bay Point

Mr and Mrs Clair Davis of Saugus Massachusetts arrived Friday evening to spend the holiday at Bay Point with his brother and wife Mr and Mrs Carroll Davis of Bowery Street.

Clair Davis Saugus Mass Bay Point Carroll Davis Bowery Street

Local Military and Community Visitors Share Weekend

Lt Bonney arrived Friday from Chelsea with Miss Ann Lord of Ki Falls as his guest before reporting to submarine tender Fulton off the Atlantic coast. Richard Johnson and family spent the weekend in Saachine while Roy Bradford and sons returned from Grand Lake fishing trip. Addie Cox and Patricia joined cousins Edward and Mary St Martin in Washington for the weekend.

Yen Comternship Hospital Nney Union Ann Lord Ki Falls Bonney Chelsea Hi Fulton Atantic Addie Cox Patricia East Braintree Edward St. Martin Washington Street

Berry resumes work before studying machinery at Wentworth

Albert O Berry U S N returns to Hyde Windlass Co machine shop Twedday for employment until September. He plans to enter Wentworth Institute Boston for a two year course in machinery and tool making. He and his bride live with his parents Mr and Mrs F Arthur Berry of 20 Robbins Street.

M.M Albert O. Berry U.S.N Hyde Windlass Co Twedday Wentworth Institute Boston Berry F. Arthur Berry Robbins Street

Holiday Visit Ends With Ontario Couple Returning

Mrs. Lionel Lessard of Montreal and her two daughters spent the holiday at a residence on Coble Avenue before returning home to Canada seeking a quiet family reunion.

Lionel Lessard Coble Montreal

Andersons entertain guest lieutenant and fiancée

Mr and Mrs Carl C Anderson of Oak street hosted Lieut Ignoun Bregger of Port R I and his fiancée over the weekend. They will visit Mrs Charles Anderson of Oak street, the fiancée’s grandmother. Bregger is son of Mr and Mrs Thomas Bregger of Belgrade Fla. Mrs Bregger was formerly Miss Marie Anderson of Bath.

Carl C. Anderson Oak Street Ignoun Bregger Port R. I Charles Anderson Thomas Bregger Bel Grade Fla Bregger Marie Anderson Bath

Mrs Marcia Knight Sets Off on Three Rivers Bus Trip

Mrs Marcia Knight of Washington Street is among passengers registered for a weekend bus trip to Three Rivers, Canada.

Marcia Knight Washington Street Three Rivers Canada

Edna Mae Shop worker takes two week vacation

Miss Sadie Armstrong of the Edna Mae Shop begins a two week vacation on Saturday. Loyal H. Edge and family of Hamden Connecticut, guests of Mrs. Walter Edge, stay at Small House at Small Point Beach. Willis Colby and daughter Judy plan a short White Mountains visit while Colby takes leave from Bath Iron Works.

Sadie Armstrong Edna Mae Shop Loyal H. Edge Walter and Abbott Hamden, Conn Small Point Beach Mr. Mises Walter Edge Mrs. Willis Colby Judy White Mountains Mr. Colby Bath Iron Works

Melrose and Everett Families Arrive at Georgetown Beane Cottages

Mr and Mrs Robert Dunshee and daughter Linde of Melrose Mass arrived Friday to pass July at a Watler Beane cottage in Georgetown Center. Saturday Mr and Mrs George Messenger of Everett Mass arrived to occupy the other Beane cottage for the month.

Robert Dunshee Linde Melrose Mass Georgetown Center George Messenger Everett

Miss Alexandria Sewall Hosts Friends at Small Point Beach

Miss Alexandria Sewall and a party from New York visit Small Point Beach for the weekend as guests of ex Governor Sumner Sewall and his wife.

Alexandria Sewall New York Small Point Beach Miss Sewall Sumner Sewall

Miss Danforth Spends Weekend With Danforth Family

Miss Jean Danforth arrives from Bethlehem Connecticut to visit her parents Mr and Mrs Frank Danforth on High street. Her Bethlehem school closes for summer and she will attend summer session at the University of Maine.

Jean Danforth Bethlehem

Stairs Family Vacation to Island Falls Over Fourth

Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Stairs and son Robert of Trufant street left Saturday for Island Falls to spend the Fourth with Mr. Stairs' parents Mr. and Mrs. Havelock R. Stairs.

Leslie Stairs Robert Trufant Street Island Falls Mr. Stairs Mrs Havelock R. Stairs

Curtis Family Vacation At Small Point Cottage

Mr and Mrs Edward P Curtis of Rochester New York their daughter and husband Mr and Mrs Fenno Hoffman and two children of Burlington Vermont are vacationing at the Curtis cottage at Small Point.

Edward P. Curtis Rochester, N. Y Fenno Hoffman Burlington, Vt Curtis Cottage Small Point

Local Guests Stay At Small Point Beach Home

Mr. and Mrs. John Lasell Jr of Worcester and Dr and Mrs Frederick Jeresky with children visit Mrs Lasell at Small Point Beach along with her son.

John Lasell, Jr Worcester, Mass Frederick Jeresky New York City Mr. Lasell John Lasell Small Point Beach

Smiths Move to Bath and Mr Smith’s Hospital Workup

Mr and Mrs Ronald Smith and their family relocate from Portland to Bath and reside at 54 South Street. Mr Smith has entered Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston for surgery.

Ronald Smith Portland Bath South Street Smith Massachusetts General Hospital Boston

Pettengill Family Holiday Visit Extended

Mr and Mrs Carl Pettengill with daughter Anita and son Gary spent a week visiting Mrs Pettengills brother and wife Mr and Mrs Leslie Stairs on Trufant Street Friday following their stay.

Carl Pettengill Daugther Anita Gary

Mrs Arlene Rogers Attends Obituary Service in Long Island

Mrs Arlene Rogers of Long Island New York travels to Washington Street to attend the funeral of her aunt Mrs Wendell P Stevens on Tuesday afternoon. She is visiting relatives Mr and Mrs Herbert Knight.

Arlene Rogers Long Island N. Y Herbert Knight Washington Street Wendell P. Stevens

Death notices and calls to attend funeral services

Afton ker and others are named as heirs to attend the funeral of a person mentioned in the notice. John Rand, a MIT graduate, spent the weekend with his mother and is now with United Aircraft Corp at Windsor Locks Connecticut, taking a six week training program for engineers. Beverly Lane visits Thelma Stover at 14 Fremont Street.

John Rand Wallace Rand Dummerstreet Rand Massachusetts Institute of Technology United Aircraft Corp Ilton Beverly Lane Cook's Corner Thelma Stover Fremont Street

Visit Ends After Weekend With Clark Couple

Mr and Mrs Roger Pierce of Park Street returned Monday evening after a weekend and holiday visit with Mr and Mrs Allen Clark of Farmingdale. The couples toured Rangeley Lakes and adjacent territory.

Roger Pierce Park Street Allen Clark Farmingdale Rangeley Lakes

Summer visitors and residents seen at Bath and area

The note lists multiple Bath and area residents and visitors from Littleton Cambridge Reading Plaistow Somerville Boston and Montreal. It mentions weekend stays at Red House Lincoln street Popham Beach Boothbay Harbor and Small Point Beach plus a summer move to Small Point Beach and a hospital discharge. It highlights Mr and Mrs Fred Hayward Miss Elizabeth Webber Mrs Helen Stearns and others visiting or returning from trips and vacations with local connections.

Fred Hayward Littleton, N. H High Street Bath Elizabeth Webber Helen B. Stearns Cambridge, Mass Webber Popham Beach Red House Lincoln Street

Nichols and Oliver Family Vacation At Overlook

Mr and Mrs Fred P Nichols of Lincoln Street and Mrs Raymond Oliver of High Street spend a week at Overlook, enjoying a quiet getaway together and sharing their time at the resort.

Fred P. Nichols Lincoln Street Raymond Oliver High Street Overlook

Mitchells Pass Time in South Portland

Mr and Mrs Vernon Mitchell of Quincy Massachusetts have been spending time in South Portland while Mr Mitchell works with the Texas Company keeping him in Portland.

Vernon Mitchell Quincy, Mass South Portland Mitchell The Texas Company Portland

Miss Helen Berry Admitted for Observation

Miss Helen Berry daughter of Mr and Mrs Raymond Berry of North Bath entered Memorial hospital Sunday morning for observation.

Helen Berry Raymond Berry North Bath Memorial Hospital

Gillette Family Weekend Visit Returns to Washington

Senator and Mrs. Guy M. Gillette and their son Mark return to Washington D C after a Bath visit over the weekend and holiday with Rear Admiral and Mrs. Claude S. Gillette. Mr and Mrs Hare Darling celebrate their 17th wedding anniversary with a shore dinner at Gilberts lobster pound in Pemaquid. Rev and Mrs C V Overman of Bangor join Mrs Overman’s parents Rev and Mrs Charles R Sims of 138 North Street for a Monday visit.

Guy M. Gillette Mark Washington, D. C Bath Senator Gillette Claude S. Gillette Washington Street Mrs. Hare Darling Street Gilbert Pemaquid C. V. Overman Bangor

Morristown Couple At Sebasco Estates On Long Visit

Mr and Mrs Mathew L Wilson of Morristown New Jersey stay at Sebasco Estates for several weeks to visit Wilsons uncle and aunt Rev Dr David L Wilson of Washington Street frequently. Mr Wilson serves as assistant treasurer for Bell Telephone Laboratory in New York City.

Mathew L. Wilson Morristown N. J Sebasco Estates Mr. Wilson David L. Wilson Washington Street Wilson Bell Telephone Laboratory New York City

Mass. woman passes away at Brighton home

Mise Roberta Lait of Bright on, Massachusetts, and her mother Mrs. Harry Lait, are noted in an obituary item. The statement mentions their home at 44 Bluff Road.

Mise Roberta Lait Brighton Mass Ean Passing Harry Lait Bluff Road

Miss Mina Snipe Hosts Free Will Workers at Cottage

Miss Mina Snipe entertains the Free Will Workers of Corliss Street Baptist church at her lakeside cottage on Jonea Eddy in Arrowsite today. Each attendee brought a picnic lunch for the event.

Mina Snipe Corliss Street Baptist Church Jonea Eddy Arrowsite

Bath Residents Enter Summer Season Social Notices

Four years of service rank noted as families relocate and vacation plans unfold. Jean Caton of Bath is identified with Mrs. Soule while Hyde Wind Company employment begins. Prof. John J. Murray returns to Washington D C after a holiday with relatives and Fogler library work. Families from Skowhegan Providence Buffalo Quin cy Mass and Liberty camp share visits and summers at homes in Bath and Popham Beach.

Soule Hyde Wind- Co Jean Caton Bath John J. Murray Washington, D. C Morris Potter Potter Washing Street Murray Fogler Library

Five Islands Vacationers and Visitors Townwide

A wave of summer visitors and residents return to Five Islands. Families from Connecticut Massachusetts Illinois New York Bath and Cambridge frequent cottages andotheir hosts share news of arrivals departures and temporary stays. A hospital update notes Mrs Mary O Connor patient at Mt Auburn Hospital in Cambridge Massachusetts.

Nehemiah Boynton Connecticut Paulorn J. G Stevens George Philips, Jr Massachusetts Harry Miller Melrose Mass Edith Davis Brookline Davis George Ince Pekin, Ill D. W. Staffeld Melvin Palmer New York Roy Clark Delbert Page Orville Rowe Laconia N. H Alfred Proctor Bath Edward Pinkham Richmond Mille Pinkham Mellon Kimball Locks Mills Rockcrest Kimballs Ottercliff Madge O’brien Cape May N. J Burdette Tomlin Hospital Salamoni Gordon Clark William McIntosh Lynn B. M. Blenn Cambridge Charles van Loom Frank Blake Mary O'Connor Mt. Auburn Hospital Ralph Gay Arthur Hunt Dorchester George Smith Gertrude Smith Eva Kakalis Dunton House

Bath Societies and Clubs Meet Before Summer Break

Lowell Temple Pythian Sisters held their final meeting before summer recess on Wednesday evening. Three members, including Arthur Stewart and Marion Darrah, were welcomed. Degrees were conferred on Eunice Perry. Auditing committee reviewed the books. A peg was given. An impromptu program followed. The Summer quilt project was taken home by Mary Stover. First Fall meeting set for Sept 1.

Lowell Temple Pythian The Temple Arthur Stewart West Somerville Mass Marion Darrah Foster Point Florida Eunice Perry Ruth Sprague Susie Darrah Viola Melzard Mary Stover

Hockomock Council Meeting Ends Early in Red Men's Hall

D. of P. members voted to discontinue meetings until August 26 at Red Men’s hall. Alfaretta Council of Brunswick sent 10 members who took the traveling Tomahawks home. Mae Dannenfelser won the mystery prize. Evening features included television and cards.

Hockomock Council D. of P Red Men's Hall Alfaretta Council of Brunswick Mae Dannenfelser

Helping Hand Club Hosts Banquet and Appreciation Certificate

The Helping Hand club held its annual banquet at the Dodge Inn in Edgecomb. President Mrs Emil Cyr announced the club received a certificate of appreciation from the Pine Tree Society for Crippled Children and Adults Inc for aiding with the Easter Seal Campaign. Attendees included Mrs Cyr and several other members.

Helping Hand Club Dodge Inn Edgecomb Emil Cyr Pine Tree Society For Crippled Children and Adults, Inc Cyr Francois Vaillancourt Simon Cyr Clifford White Leo Rossignol Leland Green

Garden Club Party Draws Prizes in Card Social

The Cosmopolitan Garden club held a Wednesday card party in the club rooms with dessert at 1.30, then cards and a social hour. Prizes were awarded in contract auction canasta and bolivia. Helpers included Mrs. Carville Douglas Mrs. James Knight and Miss Eunice Ledyard. Activities committee and president Mrs. Albert Whitney sponsored the event.

Cosmopolitan Garden Club Canasta Bolivia Carville Douglas James Knight Eunice Ledyard Albert Whitney

Hyde Camp and Auxiliary Plans Summer Rummage Sale

The reception committee of T. W. Hyde Camp and Auxiliary met Tuesday to outline summer activities. The first project is a rummage sale to fund programs and community service.

T. W. Hyde Camp

Clambake and Sale Planned by Hyde Camp Members

In the morning at 10 in G. A a clambake is set for Sunday July 25 at Sabine. A food sale will occur early in August. Hyde Camp or Auxiliary members with items for the rum image sale should call 9 to 1252 before Friday evening.

G. A Sabine Hyde Camp

First Baptist Circle Holds All Day Sewing Session

First Baptist Church Ladies Sewing Circle met at Ora Dauphin’s Spring Street home with 17 members. Two quilts were completed after a forenoon of sewing and a luncheon was served. A July 9 rummage sale committee was named with Laura Harrington and Ora Dauphin as co chairs. Next meeting date to be announced.

Ladies Sewing Circle First Baptist Church Ora Dauphin Spring Street Laura Harrington Cora Blakeney Florence Woodside Harriet Wright Jennie Cameron Elsie Crosby

Bath residents share weekend trips and family news

Mrs. Donald Sanford of West Bath returns home with infant Ernest William, who weighs seven pounds seven ounces. Clarence L. Oliver and wife travel from Hartford to Bath to visit relatives. Mrs. Martin Anderson returns from Belmont after her aunt Mrs. Thaxter Underwood’s funeral. Wilfred W. Chaney recovers at home after surgery in Portland. Rainbow Assembly leaders Mrs. Herbert Morse and Miss Jane Ledyard attend the Rainbow Supreme Assembly in Atlantic City then head back to Bath. Mrs. John Griffin and daughter Maureen of Watertown were guests of R. Clinton McFadden. Miss Griffin’s Trinity College classmate Miss Georgiana McFadden joins them, with plans for Northampton visits and work at the First National Bank in Boston this summer.

Donald Sanford West Bath Ernest William Clarence L. Oliver Middle Street Hartford Thaxter Underwood Wilfred W. Chaney Maine General Hospital Portland Herbert Morse Rainbow Assembly No. 6 Bath Jane Ledyard Order of Rainbow of Maine Atlantic City N. J Supreme Assembly of Order of Rainbow New Hampshire Portsmouth John Griffin Maureen Watertown Mass R. Clinton McFadden North Street Miss Griffin Trinity College Washington, D. C Georgiana McFadden Miss McFadden Northampton Griffin

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