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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jul 09, 1948

Page

3

Society and clubs notes move through town life

Avery a clerk on Washington Street notes out of town relatives visit and a funeral, while Pfc Niles 19, son of Judson G. and wife, a Scott Air Force base school graduate, preached a patriotic sermon at Sebasco Estates. Rev and Mrs O'Brien visit family, Mrs Minard returns from Florida, and Rev Tubbs family vacation includes a reunion and guest of Rev Brewster who resigns as St Mark's headmaster to start an Episcopal church school in Texas.

Niles Scott Air Force Base Pfc Judson G Bore Street LaSalle Military Eee Oakdale Long Island N. Y University of Maine Tor Air Force Francis W. O'Brien Portland Luther Thompson Andrews Road Sebasco Estates Charles M. Tubbs Massachusetts Tubbs Murdock High School Winchendon William Brewster Gerrish Island Kittery Point Brewlster St. Mark’s School Southboro Mass Episcopal Church Texas

Soot of Saco News Brief on Mrs Hill's Mother

Soot of Saco reports on Mrs Hill's mother and Mrs Reed at her Me S street home where she is passing.

Mrs. Hill

Summer Home News at Small Point Incomplete Names

Mr and Mrs Clarence Gallup N J pass away at the Summer home of Mrs B Edge at Small Point. Formerly Miss Humphrey she spent time with her aunt Mrs Alice Sewall at Small Point. Mr and Mrs John K Jayne with children in cottage at Small Point for Summer. Mrs Jayne was Miss Dorothy Sewall of.

Clarence Gallup N. J B. Edge Small Point Humphrey Daring Alice Séwall John K. Jayne Ami Kent Cottage Jayne Dorothy Sewall

Summer Moves and Visits From Bath Community

Mrs. Herman Coombs with sons and Robert of Bien Ave and Mrs. Hon. and Mrs. Arthur Sewall, son William D. Sewall, move to a Summer home at Small Thursday and elect him vice president for the year. The Bath area notes a heavy thunderstorm as they depart. Mrs. Joseph Long and Robert and John Cham Pegne of 19 Bedford Street travel to Norfolk Downs Virginia for a two week visit with Mr. Long employed there. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Hooker of Middle Street take their children to their cottage for the season. Florence A. Neiley, a substitute teacher in the Bruns schools, completes a course at the day at Wiscasset. Mrs. Her Morse and Mrs. Fred Osgood, Bath teaching staff, were here in the class. Stanley Kosalka, Saga, visits on the Fourth with Goninon and Mrs Robert Goodri.

Arthur Sewall William D. Sewall One House Farm Joseph Long Robert and John Cham Pegne Bedford Street Norfolk Downs Mr. Long Lloyd Hooker Middle Street Safor Florence A. Neiley Tromate Bruns Wiscasset Her Morse Fred Osgood Bath William Kelson Sebasco Water Street

Mrs Norman Howard and Mrs Carleton Lowell Off On Five Islands Outing

Mrs Norman Howard and Mrs Carleton W Lowell departed Thursday for a brief sojourn at the Howard Summer home located at Five Islands.

Norman Howard Carleton W. Lowell Howard Five Islands

Miss Kramer Joins Bath City Child Welfare Dept

Miss Lorna Fay Kramer daughter of Mr and Mrs Abraham Kramer Court Street recently graduated from the University of Maine Orono will be employed by the Bath City Child Welfare Department.

Lorna Fay Kramer Abraham Kramer Court Street University of Maine Orono Child Welad Bath City

True Family Treks To Birch Point Cottage

Mr and Mrs Edward Dale True and their children Sally and Edward True 2nd of Front street along with Mr and Mrs Edward D True of Washington street spent the weekend at the True cottage located at Birch Point.

Edward Dale True Sally Edward 2Nd Front Street Edward D. True Washington’ Street Birch Point

Andrew Flaherty Visits Family in Saco Over Weekend

Andrew Flaherty of Saco arrived Friday evening to spend the weekend with his mother Mrs. Andrew Flaherty and family on Front street.

Andrew Flaherty Saco Front Street

Morins Visit From New York Arrive For Holiday

Edward Morin of New York City and his sister Mrs William Donovan and son Harry of Mamaroneck N Y arrived for a holiday visit with their father Dr Harry F Morin and Mrs Morin of Washington Street Edward J McMann of the post office department began a week long vacation on Saturday.

Edward Morin New York City William Donovan Harry Mamaroneck N. Y Harry F. Morin Morin Washington Street Edward J. McMann Post Office Department

Webb Couple Visits At Small Point Summer Home

Mr and Mrs Stuart Webb of Stonington Colorado arrived for a weekend visit with Mr and Mrs John K Jayne at their summer home at Small Point.

Stuart Webb Stonington, Coon John K. Jayne Small Point

Mrs Madden Back Home After Month In Memorial Hospital

Mrs Joseph Madden returned to her Dike road home after a month as a Memorial Hospital patient following surgery. Though still confined to her room, she is convalescing very satisfactorily.

Joseph Madden Dike Road Memorial Hospital

Langbehn and Kramer Die at Birch Point Cottage

Miss Gerda Langbehn and Miss Lorna Fay Kramer died Saturday at the Langbehn cottage at Birch Point. The families and local friends mourn the two young women in a quiet coastal community. Funeral arrangements are expected to be announced by the Langbehn household.

Gerda Langbehn Lorna Fay Kramer Langbehn Birch Point

Hutchins Move From City Home To Meadowbrook Cottage

Mr and Mrs Stanley Hutchins and their daughter Holly of Dummer Street closed their Dum mer Street home Saturday and relocated to a Meadowbrook cottage for the summer period.

Stanley Hutchins Holly Dummer Street Meadowbrook

Gerald Russell Visits Bath As Guest Of Sewalls

Gerald Russell of New York and Paris spent the holiday in Bath as a guest of his cousins Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Sewall, 2nd Washington Street.

Gerald Russell New York Paris Bath Arthur Sewall Washington Street

Summer home opening at Small Point hosts guests

Mrs. Sewall Williams of New York City opens her summer home at Small Point for the season. She will entertain her sister Mrs. Walter E. Edge of Princeton New Jersey as guest and Camilla Edge of Lawrenceville New Jersey will also visit.

Sewall Williams New York City Small Point Walter E. Edge Princeton Eee Vo E Eee Sve Camilla Edge Lawrenceville N. J

Ronald Bowers Granted Leave From U S Navy Station

Ronald Bowers AGAN USN stationed in Washington asks for a leave of absence. Mr and Mrs Manuel of Old address are noted in the announcement as immediate family.

Ronald Bowers AGAN Washington, D.lowing Mr. and Mamuel

Girls of at Gonatens Odd Fellows Ceremony

Officers of the Girls of at Gonatens by the Odd Fellows attended a ceremony in Hallowell City, marking a formal event within the fraternal lodge activities.

Gonatens The Odd Fellows Hallowell City

Hemingway Family Relocates to Woolwich Residence

Mr and Mrs Edward Heming and their daughter Claire of Washington street have moved to Woolwich. Mr Hemingway recently purchased the Smith residence on the Arrowsic road.

Edward Hemingway Claire Washington Street Woolwich Hemingway Smith Arrowsic Road

Mrs Stover and Lee enjoy summer homes in Maine

Mrs. Herman Stover of Norfolk Virginia, formerly of Bath and Brunswick, spends the summer in Bath and Harpswell at Willow street. She will later visit the Stover Summer home in Harpswell. Mr and Mrs John K Lee have returned to their Washington Street home after a month at their summer home on an island.

Herman Stover Norfolk, Va Bath and Brunswick Bath Harpswell Willow Street Stover John K. Lee Washington Street Island

Residence Change as Edmund Arsenault Purchases 49 Chestnut Street

Edmund Arsenault of High Street buys the residence at 49 Chestnut Street from Mrs. Lotta Goodwin and plans to reside there after alterations. Mrs. Goodwin will move from Bath to California later this year to live with her daughter and husband in Silverado, California. Samuel Povich of Middle Street, Boston, visits for ball games and to see friends.

Edmund Arsenault High Street Chestnut Street Lotta Goodwin Goodwin Bath California Henry D. Nichols Ernestine Eaton Silverade Calif Samuel Povich Middle Street Boston

Mrs John C Phillips Arrives in City for Summer at Small Point

Mrs John C Phillips formerly Eleanor Hyde of Boston arrived in the city on Thursday and proceeds to Small Point to occupy her cottage for the summer.

John C. Phillips Eleanor Hyde Boston City Small Point

Henry Lundberg Visits Bath for Sears Boston Store Business

Henry Lundberg of the Sears Roebuck Boston store was in Bath on Thursday on business linked to their local Bath branch.

Henry Lundberg Sears, Roebuck Boston Bath

Miss Coney Dearborn summering with Dearborns at Small Point

Miss Coney Dearborn who has studied in New York is spending the summer with her father Douglas Dearborn and Mrs Dearborn of Washington Street at their Summer home at Small Point. Mr and Mrs William Beal of Quincy Mass arrived Saturday to spend the holiday weekend with Mrs Rose Jean at 41 Court.

Coney Dearborn New York Douglas Dearborn Mrs. Dearborn Washington Street Small Point William Beal Quincy Mass Rose Jean Court Street

Holmes and Selinger Guests at Pinehurst Cottage

Mr and Mrs Roscoe B Holmes and Mr and Mrs Kenneth Selinger of Raleigh West Virginia were guests last week of Mrs T D Weatherington and family and brother Ralph N Holmes at their Pinehurst cottage.

Roscoe’ B. Holmes Kenneth Selinger Raleigh W. Va Mr. Holmes T. D. Wetherington Ralph N. Holmes Pinehurst

Bath visitors and military family travel notes

Dr and Mrs Paul Gregware and family of South Portland visited Bath Friday. Major and Mrs William G Ivey nee Barbara White and daughters Martine and Bonnie Glenn left for Washington DC where Major Ivey will join the Pentagon. Dr and Mrs Paul Tuttle of Portland are at their Quaker Point summer home. Mr and Mrs Charles B Doyle of Old Brunswick road and Mrs Doyle's sister and husband with their daughter Beverly and son Billy left for the Doyle cottage in Damariscotta for the summer. Doyle's children Charles Jr and Nancy remain at Jefferson Lake youth camp for the season.

Paul Gregware South Portland Bath William G. Ivey Barbara White Martine Bonnie Glenn Waldo Weston, Jr Center Street Washington, D. C Major Ivey Pentagon Building Paul Tuttle Portland Quaker Point Charles B. Doyle Old Brunswick Road

Esteses Visit Miller Cottage at Foster's Point

Mr and Mrs Clifton Estes of 18 Noble Avenue spent the weekend at the Miller cottage located at Foster's Point enjoying the seaside retreat and leisure time together.

Clifton Estes Noble Avenue Miller Foster’s Point

Dr Kamber and Wife Golf in Bath at Country Club

Dr and Mrs W F Kamber of Portland played a round of golf at Bath Country Club Thursday afternoon. The Bath-based doctor began in chiropody and has many local friends. He left in 1945 to open an office in Portland.

W. F. Kamber Portland Bath Port

Mrs Lou Freeman Visits Florence Huston in Wollaston

Mrs Lou Freeman of Wollaston Massachusetts arrived Friday to spend the weekend at the home of Mrs Florence Huston located at 1155 Washington Street.

Lou Freeman Wollaston Mass Florence Huston Washington Street

Birth of Alice Elizabeth Ives on anniversary

Rev and Mrs Alfred Ives of Beacon Street welcomed a daughter at Memorial Hospital. The baby arrived on the couple’s fourteenth wedding anniversary, weighing seven pounds two ounces. Mother and child are reported in good condition.

Alfred Ives Beacon Street Alice Elizabeth

Local celebration plans for queen crowning event

Nt daughter Mary Ellanor. Miss Donnell returns from Seoul after 18 months with U S Army. Mrs. John Levya and children from Somerville visit Turner's court relatives. Mr. Levya’s parent and Mrs. Levya of Turner's court host. Lucife House, daughter of Mr and Mrs Arthur House, amid Da celebration opening July 11. Miss House described as handsome in Damariscotta store. Crowning of the queen set for July 12 with relatives and friends attending.

Mary Ellanor Miss Donnell Seoul U. S John Levya George Eileen Somerville Mass Visi Lucife Arthur Harold Brown Bedford Street Miss House

Mr and Mrs Grek Lamson Visit Bath Beach

Mr and Mrs Grek Lamson and their daughter, connected with the U S C G Station, were in Bath on Friday for a seaside visit.

Grek Lamson Bath

Local residents plan summer at area beaches and homes

Mrs Clifford Harry and Mrs Lotta Goodwin of band s daughter Mrs Edward a fassed Topsham passed Thursday at Lewiston. Upon return Mrs Hines entertained at her Topsham home. Mr and Mrs Harry L Day and family of Green Street have gone to Popham Beach to pass the summer at their cottage.

Clifford Harry Lotta Goodwin Band Edward A Topsham Lewiston Hines Harry L. Day Green Street Popham Beach

Bath Memorial Staffer Takes Two Week Vacation

Edward Murphy of the Bath Memorial hospital staff left Friday for a two week vacation visiting relatives in Harrison and Kearny New Jersey and then Bridgeport Connecticut.

Edward Murphy Bath Memorial Hospital Harrison and Kearny N. J Bridgeport Conn

Hughes Visitinerary From California Couple Heads East

Mr and Mrs William Hughes of Lafayette California left Saturday with their cousins Eben Dana of Legsdale Ferry and Mrs Dana for a brief Boston New York and Washington visit before heading to the West Coast Mrs Hughes father Frank Pashard a brother of the late Warren Pushard of High Street was Bath born Miss Virginia Rand daughter of Mrs Eleanor Rand listed as not holding a secretary position in a Brunswick law office.

William Hughes Lafayette Calif Satury Mee Hughes Eben Dana Legsdalne Ferry Boston New York Washington, D. C West Coast Hughes Frank Pashard Warren C. Pushard High Street Bath Virginia Rand Eleanor Rand the Street Brunswick

Sagadahoc travelers find clear roads and higher prices in White Mountains

Mr Eben Dana Mrs Lena Bailey and Alvin Berry of Sagadahoc Ferry returned from a weekend motor trip to the White Mountains. They found the highway cleared in Franconia Notch at the Old Main of the Mountain after a recent landslide. Prices at eating places and overnight camps have risen sharply, more than doubling from a year ago.

Eben Dana Lena Bailey Alvin Berry Sagadahoc Ferry White Mountains Franconia Notch

Miss Nichols Travels to Manchester for Holiday Visit

Miss Mildred G. Nichols left Friday afternoon for Manchester New Hampshire to spend the holiday with her cousin Mrs Christine Cutting Beaven.

Mildred G. Nichols Manchester N. H Christine Cutting Beaven

Smiths of Rockland Visit Ives Family Guests

Mr and Mrs Harold C Smith of Rockland Massachusetts spent the weekend and holiday with their daughter and son in law Rev and Mrs Alfred Ives of Beacon Street On returning they were joined by their grandsons Christopher and Clifton Ives who will stay a few weeks Also Mr and Mrs Carl B Longfellow and Mr and Mrs Leslie Stairs were recent guests of Mr and Mrs William Greig of Pleasant Street Topsham

Harold C. Smith Rockland Mass Alfred Ives Beacon Street Christopher Clifton Ives Carl B. Longfellow Leslie Stairs William Greig Pleasant Street Topsham

Mr and Mrs Jones and Ingraham Visit Canada and New York

Mr and Mrs J Frank Jones of Russell Street and Mr and Mrs George E Ingraham of El Sinore Avenue traveled a ten day motor trip to Canada and New York. They saw Niagara Falls and other sights then paused in Barre Vermont to visit Mr and Mrs Fred Serrot, the Jones daughter and son-in-law.

J. Frank Jones Russell Street George E. Ingraham Elsinore Avenue Canada New York Niagara Falls Barre Jones Fred Serrot

Local Post Carrier Covers Vacations on Marshall Avenue

Bruce Wright works as a carrier for the post office on Marshall Avenue while regular mailmen are on their annual vacations.

Bruce Wright Marshall Avenue

Levin Family Holiday Visit Plans in Portland Move

Mr and Mrs Abe Levin and Miss Rose Levin of Boston holiday with Mrs Monday s mother. Levin family will travel by motor to Portland. Cogans and Mrs Isidore Arik move to Portland from Bath. Levins will stay month with them and visit relatives before returning to Boston by train.

Abe Levin Rose Levin Boston

Beel Redlon In Hospital After Week-Old Injury

Bee Redlon, a well known local merchant, remains at Memorial hospital a week after his accident. His condition is described as satisfactory by doctors.

Bee . Redlon Memorial Hospital

Local Camp Staff Announced for Summer Season

Bath residents and families are named in a list of staff at Laughing Loon camp. Joan Shaw daughter of Roscoe Shaw and Amelia Mitchell daughter of Merritt Mitchell return as senior counsellor and camp secretary respectively, with Herold Brown and Mrs Mead also connected to camp operations.

Joan Shaw Roscoe Shaw North Street Laughing Loon Camp Amelia Mitchell Merritt Mitchell Andrews Road

Memorial hospital return highlights local reunion notes

Mrs. Agnes Perry of Crescent street attended Topsham High school class of 1900 reunion on June 27 with Mrs. H. Failing Merriman. Accompanying infant daughter Acqueline Mae, Mrs. John eeen returned to 680 Middle from Memorial hospital. The gathered events occurred at their cottage in West Harpswell.

John Eeen Uied Acqueline Mae Memorial Hospital Agnes Perry Crescent Street Topsham High School H. Failing Merriman West Harpswell

Mrs John Schottler Enjoys Weeklong Vacation

Mrs John Schottler of Court Street is enjoying a weeklong vacation at Senter's Inn.

John Schottler Court Street Senter’s

Lincoln Women Named Mrs Fred Emmons and Mrs Arthur Lemont

Two Lincoln residents, Mrs. Fred Emmons and Mrs. Arthur C Lemont, are identified in a social note. The item highlights domestic life and local acquaintances without broader events.

Fred Emmons Lincoln Arthur C. Lemont

Nostall Family Enjoy Weekend at Bay Side Cottage

Mr and Mrs James Nostall and family spent the weekend at their Bay Side cottage located at 674 Middle Street. The trip offered a quiet escape and time with relatives in a tidy lakeside setting.

James Nostall Middle Street Bayint

Nichols Family Weekend Event Ties Bath and Waterville

Mr and Mrs Randall G Nichols of Waterville formerly of Bath were weekend visitors as Nichols family members and relatives gathered at Fred Nichols residence on High Street for a family event.

Randall G. Nichols Waterville Bath Nichols Fred Nichols High Street

George aera host to and celathren an at ane mer home at Gurnet

George hosts a gathering and celebrates an event at a nearby home on Gurnet after an era of arrival and departure. The fragment mentions a residence and a location named Gurnet without providing clear dates or additional participants.

George Aera Celathren An Ane Mer Gurnet

William Plum Mer Of Troy Weekend Visit

A brief item notes William Plum mer of Troy New York spent the weekend with relatives at their Meadow location, enjoying time at home and catching up on family news.

William Plummer Troy N. Y Meadow Iy

Popham Beach Cottage Visit Noted By Local Family

Mr and Mrs Reesles and son Daniel spent a week with Mr Hary Wasle at Dunlap Hatch’s cottage on Popham Beach. The stay included seaside leisure and neighborly corners.

Ae Reesles Daniel Hary Wasle Dunlap Hatch Popham Beac

Short couple to race tracks and visits listed

Mr and Mrs Harry Short of Veland Ohio travel to Irmormt Park Collinsville MI where he will race his mom. They plan to Roosevelt Raceway Westbury NY then Woolwich for a visit with Mrs Lee William Idon at Ees Bluffs. Frank Armstrong of German Fone Fe seeks a guest Magoun at Conn Street home.

Harry Short Veland Ohio Irmormt Park Collinsville Mr. Short Roosevelt Raceway Westbury Wary Long Island N. Y Woolwich Lee William Idon Ees Bluffs Frank Armstrong Germanfone Magoun Conn Street

Mrs Edmund A Rothwell Sister Miss Irene Ingalls

A fragment notes Mrs Edmund A Rothwell and sister Miss Irene Ingalls in an obituary or social note, with unclear full context or additional family members mentioned. The readable names suggest a local society item or family notice in a 19th or early 20th century newspaper.

Edmund A. Rothwell Irene Ingalls

Walter Edge Jr Returns From Weekend at Small Int.

Walter Edge Jr of Princeton and Ye H Edge of Atlantic City N J have returned after the weekend at Smallint.

Walter Edge, Jr Princeton Ye H. Edge Atlantic City N. J Small Int

Drake family reunion picnic at Popham Beach

The Drake family gathered for a reunion picnic at Popham Beach on Sunday. Present were Harmon Barter and family, Harold Drake and Deborah, Ed Drake and Clayton, Kenneth Drake and Bonita, Forrest Drake, George Emery Jr and daughter, John Burgess and Ralph Tibbetts. It was the first time all had met since before World War II, with four brothers having served in the war.

Drake Popham Beach Harmon Barter Bernice Harold. Drake Deborah Ed Drake Clayton Kenneth Drake Bonita Forrest George Emery, Jr Nna John Burgess Ralph Tibbetts

High street scene with Harringtons in Leominster

A fragment notes a woman and her niece along with her husband Mr and Mrs Robert Harrington in Leominster Massachusetts during a street walk. The text lacks full context but names a local location and two couples.

High Street Robert Harrington Leominster Mass

Miss Jane Roderick Returns After Neck Peace Visit

Miss Jane Roderick daughter of Mrs Evelyn Roderick of Portland has returned home following a brief visit with her aunt Mrs Carl T off Washington street. Miss Roderick was graduated from Deeney in June and was greeted home by Miss Isabelle Fisi of Milan street who will be her guest.

Jane Roderick Evelyn Roderick Portland Carl T Washington Roderick Deeney Isabelle Fisi Milan Street

Annie Conley Visits Scarboro Family at Down East Lodge

Miss Annie Conley of Freeman Street spent the weekend with her niece Mrs. James Barrett and family at their home Down East Lodge in Scarboro.

Annie Conley Freemont Street James Barrett Down East Lodge Scarboro

Bath reunion guest from Quincy revisits old friends

William Putnam Thompson of Quincy and Paul Spain of Belmont visited Thursday at the Red House. Thompson, a former Bath boy, attended the local school and is the son of Octavia Thompson. the family once lived at the Cosmopolitan club on Washington street. Thompson returns to Bath annually to visit old friends.

William Putnam Thompson Quincy Mass Paul Spain Belmont Red House Ompson Bath Octavia Thompson Washington Street Thompson

Small brothers reunion at Pop ham Beach summer home

Joseph Small of New York City returned Monday after passing the weekend with his brother ex Mayor Donald N. Small at the Small Summer home at Pop ham Beach.

Joseph Small New York City Donald N. Small Popham Beach

Labbies Spend Weekend at Biscay and Lake Park

Mr and Mrs J Harold Labbie and daughter June of High Street spent the weekend at Biscay and Lake St George Gate Park.

J. Harold Labbie June High Street Biscaynd Lake St. George Gate Park

Betty Anderson Hosts Informal Green Street Dance Evening

Miss Betty Anderson daughter of Mr and Mrs Carl Anderson of Green Street entertained informally Saturday evening at her home before the Country Club dance.

Betty Anderson Carl Anderson Green Street Country Club

Local Socials and Trust Board Changes

Mr and Mrs Royal Johnson and family spent holidays at their summer home in Cranberry Point with several relatives. Supper and evening visits included Mr and Mrs Sherman L Morse Mrs Frank Lemont and Mr Arthur Lemont with Mr and Mrs Charles Hewitt at Capitol Island. Bath Trust Co trustees added John R Newell and Rodney E Ross Jr to the board.

Mrs. Royal Johnson Hotel Sedgwick Cranberry Point Sherman L. Morse Frank Lemont Arthur C. Lemont Charles E. Hewitt High Street Capitol Island The Bath Trust Co. Co John R. Newell Rodney E. Ross, Jr

Charles Bartlett Leaves Bath Store for Auburn Commute

Charles Bartlett who managed the former Cobb Watson store in Bath has left that post. He will reside in Bath and commute daily to Auburn, continuing in his professional duties.

Charles Bartlett Cobb-Watson Bath Bartlett Auburn

Boston Couple Embark On Four Month California Trip

Mr and Mrs John Sheldon of Boston left by motor Thursday for a four month trip to California. They will visit Shel don s relatives in Los Angeles and Long Beach. They plan to take in the England conservatory of music in Boston.

John Sheldon Boston California Sheldon Los Angeles Long Beach M R. Sheldon Ik Englan Onservatory Tusic Ic

Reverend Charles Speed Improves After Portland Surgery

Rev Charles Speed of the Maine General War in Portland submitted to surgery and is reported much improved in health. Friends across the community will be glad to hear of his condition and recovery progress.

Charles S.peed Maine Portland

Mr and Mrs Moses and Trott Enjoy Rangeley Lakes Trip

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Moses and Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Trott of Angh Street passed the weekend at the Russell Motor Camps at Rangeley Lakes, enjoying a motor camp stay.

Frank Moses Raymond Trott Angh Street Russell Rangeley Lakes

Drake Return From Canada Trip Inspires Local Talk

James B. Drake of St. James Maryland has just returned from a journey described as a trip to Canada and the Sague au river ic hig, saqqu A ummer w, with Mrs. Frederick E. Drake of the same locality.

James B. Drake St. James, Md Canada Sagueau River Gorau Ummer Frederick E. Drake Washington Street

Shoppers from Brookline Visit Bath on Bath Holiday

Mrs Charles Stewart and her daughter Dorothy of Brookline Massachusetts, staying at the Health at Westport Junction, were seen shopping in Bath during their summer sojourn.

Charles Stewart Dorothy Brookline Mass Healt Westport Junction Bath

Couple from Milan Street Visit Col George A in Portland

Mr and Mrs Wilbur Crocker of Milan street were in Portland and called on Col George A a former Bath resident who now resides with his wife Mrs Charles E Doten.

Wilbur Crocker Milan Street Portland Col George A Bath Charles E. Doten

Bertrand Family House Weekend Guests Noted

Mr and Mrs Francis Bertrand and their child of Oliver Street are hosting a summer stay at their Cotton The Hot Web home. Weekend guests include Mr and Mrs Harold Burns and their children from Westook.

Francis Bertrand Oliver Street Igham Bertrand Harold Burns Oe Ances West‘ook

Wetherbee Family Sells Home Plans Move to Massachusetts

Mr and Mrs Leonard Wetherbee and daughter Cheryl have sold their 1325 Washington Street residence and now occupy the Mason Cottage at Atem Cove. The family plans to move to Massachusetts in the fall.

Leonard Wetherbee Cheryl Washington Street Atem Cove Themason Cottage Massachusetts

Drake family plans July stake at Seim Meadows

Mr and Mrs William P Drake travel with son Jimmie and daughters Molly and Consee to a July stake at Seim Meadows. They are accompanied by Mrs Drake's father Yellett Hardcastle of Berwyn who will be their home over the weekend and halfway. Dr David L Wilson and Ww Ww Melrose Mass attend the Farm at Campbell pond.

William P. Drake Jimmie Molly David L. Wilson Melrose, Mass Campbell ‘Pond

Agatha Middle Street Event At Sunn Brae Relays

A local gathering on Monday at Sunn Brae Relake in Bestel Scotta features Mrs Carvil and guests. Attendees include Betsy, Claudia, and Mr Ar Plant with Mrs Utter and sons William and Robert from Wiscasset.

George New Aneuntie Agatha Middle Street

Local Couple Sells Ten Canes During Vacation

Mr and Mrs Edward Gau have returned to Ashington after selling ten canes. They traveled with their son and his wife, Mr and Mrs Ward L Udreau Jr. Udreau is a Bath police officer who has been on vacation.

Edward Gaucree Ashington Ward L. Udreau Udreau Bath

Burden Family Names Incomplete Listing

Mrs Carleton W bt St ud Mrs Je L and Leon Ralph C Burden daughter Barbara and son Ralph Jr Miss Flossie M Beals and Mrs Nathan E Coffin Sr appear in a fragmented household record or social notice with multiple names and relationships.

Carleton W. Bt Je L. and Leon Ralph C. Burden Barbara Ralph ©., Jr Flossie M. Beals Nathan E. Coffin, Sr

Minister Leads 30 Day Tour From Central Congreational Church

Rev Laforest E pastor of Central Congregational church begins a 30 day duty tour at Fort Banks. Church closes for August first Sunday. union services held at Central. Aug 8 he returns to lead services as Winter Street church members attend. Mrs Hodgkins and son Melvin stay on Middle Street while Hodgkins is at Fort Banks.

Laforest E C Central Congreal Euire Beats Union Services Winter Street Hodgkins Fort Banks Melvin Middle Street

Greene and Shackford Family Visit Summerville Cottage

Mr and Mrs John A Greene Jr and family and Mrs Roy Shackford of North Street are using up pe for the season and will see remainder of the Summerville Birch Point cottage.

John A. Greene, Jr Roy Shackford North Street Summerville Birch Point

Whittemore Whittemore Whittemore Engage Farmington Stater

Announcement from Mrs Whittemore of 16 Tarr o e street lists the engagement of Grace J Whittemore daughter of Mrs Ellery E Whittemore to Wen dkus of Rumford. Grace to enter an wenine Reber at Farmington State Teachers college in September where she is class president and active in student government and Lambda Epsilon. Wenckus, Farmington athletics director and Rumford resident, is the fiancé and college coach. No wedding date set.

Grace J. Whittemore Ellery E. Whittemore Tarroe Whit Rs. Whittemore Rumford Whittemore Farmington State Teachers’ College Lamba Epsilon Wenckus Farmington

Mrs Thach Visits From Lawrence Before Move to Kansas City

Mrs Carl Thach formerly Hilda G Scott arrived last week from Lawrence Kansas to spend a month at her home on Gordon street. Her husband earned a Master’s degree from Kansas University in June and has accepted a position with General Motors in Kansas City Missouri. They will reside there when she returns. En route to Bath she visited sister and husband Mr and Mrs Anliker in Wilmington.

Carl Thach Hilda G. Scott Lawrence Kansas Gorden Street

Unclear fragments describe families and weekend activities

Murky text references Walter Pee We in Chicago and Til, mentions Mr and Mrs Turner McCarty Parker Head and William Arm, Arthur Wing, plus a quiet scene contrasting with bath noise. Details are fragmented and not clearly coordinated into a single event or report.

Walter Pee We Chicago Til Mra Ina Eith Big Perewite Emys Turner McCarty Parker

Fitzhugh Hardcastle Family Returns From Summer Study

Mr and Mrs Fitzhugh Hardcastle of Groton Mass and Yellett Hardcastle of Broomal return to Drake cottage Birch Point Franklin after attending the United Summer school and completing studies in Washington.

Fitzhugh Hardcastle Groton Mass Yellett Hardcastle Broomal Gr Oa Lana Adi Drake Cottage Birch Point

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