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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1952
Page
6
Mrs E Randall formerly Della returns to her Merrill home after a short visit with her parents Mr and Mrs George W Merrill of 122 Oak Street The Davises and Raymond from Saugus Mass were in town Thursday for unspecified reasons.
The obituary notes that the individual is a Bath native and the son of the late Charles W. Morse, as recorded in the state paper.
Mrs Catherine OHara super intendent of the Old Folks Home will take her annual July vacation at the Davis cottage by Bay Point. Her daughter and another relative are visiting while Mrs Otis handles duties at the Home in her usual manner during the absence.
Mr and Mrs Edward Sewall Jr of South Weymouth Mass and Mr and Mrs Edward Sewall of High Street visited last weekend with Mrs Samuel Sewall at Prout's Neck.
Five women from Center Ossipee including Jean Brown Sally Freeman Peggy and Joan Saf ity and Miss Doro travel by motor through the White Green Mountains and York State visiting Nagara Falls and numerous scenic and historic sites.
Mr and Mrs Vernon S Mitchief of 40 Weeks Street are noted in a local item. Their son, listed as a ship's agent for the company, left Saturday for South Portland to supervise the delivery of a cargo of oil at the pipe.
The article notes a person is set to return to work at his drug store after an absence. It mentions plans to resume duties and continue service at the business, with no additional major events tied to the context.
Harmon E. Eliason of Bath represents the Mutual Life Insurance Co of New York for a professional engagement. The notice notes his affiliation and official capacity within the company during the event.
Mrs. Edward T. Hedlar of New York City spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Sewall 2nd in Washington.
Alden Shackford and daughter Betsy of North Street have gone to Shackford Point for the summer. Mrs. Greene's mother Mrs. Roy Shackford will join later. she stays at Five Islands with her brother Percy Savage formerly of Bath.
Miss Betty Anderson arrived Thursday to spend the holiday and weekend with her parents at Red House on Lincoln Street. Mr and Mrs Anderson hosted informal entertaining for their daughter Friday afternoon.
Mrs Burton McIntosh and her daughter Fay of St John New Brunswick are guests of cousins Mr and Mrs Paul Moore on Washington Street.
James Guynn and his mother spent the holiday weekend at Togus Veterans' Hospital. Barbara Guynn and Hugh D. Grant accompanied the patient to Bath. Ambrose M. Curran and family left for Rangeley on a weeklong trip. Henry Richards of Fortin Lumber Co. Brunswick fell ill Thursday morning and was taken to Brunswick after medical help.
A family party will drive to Mill for their son Carl B. Swan of Boston. The group plans a road trip with relatives expected to join at multiple stops.
James O. Smith a student of Dr and Mrs Bowdoin son Joseph Smith Washington street and Gordon N Pi a student at the University of
Readable text notes that schoolteachers are attending Summer school sessions at a state teachers college, highlighting ongoing professional education and faculty development during the season.
Mrs. Charlies R. Norris Jr. and two Newport children visited Bath where Commander Norris, commanding officer of the U S S Monsen (DD798), was in port over the weekend. The visit linked Norris to Navy wives in Bath and relatives including Mrs. Carroll Watson.
Fragmentary lines mention Mrs Laban and Mitchell linked to Cee Street and a Garean peerage tale. Details are incomplete, but the snippet hints at a local genealogical or noble title reference without full context.
Mr and Mrs Edward Senecal of New York are identified as his necal of Meadowbrook in an item noting local ties and residency.
Mr and Mrs William Turpie with Alison and Martin Turpie of Green Street travel to Ocean Point for a weekend stay at their seaside cot.
Mr and Mrs William Rogers from Grestnut Hill Massachusetts will arrive this weekend to stay two weeks with their parents Hon and Mrs Walter C Rogers on Weee Street and Mr and Mrs Raymond C Hart on Park Street.
Miss Dorothy Thomes of Mr. and Mrs. H. N. Jr. Meadowway departed recently for Camp Pesqua for the season.
Mrs Carolyn Savage of Woolwich visits Meadows for a weekend gathering as she enjoys hospitality and socializing with local hosts.
Mrs Annie McLellan of Rex Ghestnut Hill Massachusetts arrived this weekend with her Epuril guest Mrs Josephine LeBel of Russell Street.
Dr and Mrs C Bradley Carlton of Troy New York arrived to spend the holiday with Mrs Carlton's parents Dr and Mrs Ardenne A Stott at Park Judy and Ed Tees een.
Mrs Barrows and Mr William Barrows of Quincy Mass visited Bangor to attend a relative’s wedding. They were day callers, staying with Mrs Leah Strout and other relatives. Mr Barrows works in the circulation department of the Los Angeles Examiner and has long been a business man.
Mrs. William E. Hill of North Cambridge is a patient in Cambridge City Hospital Massachusetts. A former Bath area resident she would like to hear from local friends.
Two women named Nancy Miller and Bet McPhee were seen at Jo's restaurant in Harbor during the summer season. Their appearance drew attention from onlookers in the seaside town.
Mrs Herbert Lermond and her daughter Carol of wieeees were Saturday guests of Mrs Morse and Mr Morse at their home in Winnegance.
Two Bath men were among 1,306 Far East rotation troops arriving Saturday in Seattle aboard the Navy transport Pvt. Sadao S. Munemori. The names listed are 1st Lt. William W. Owen of 373 Washington Street and Pft. Joseph W. Plummer of 1 Central Avenue.
Earl R. Warren, son of Pr the Estates, spent the weekend at his parents' home returning for a short family visit.
Mr and Mrs Lester White and their Worcester Massachusetts family spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs J A White on Washington Street, accompanying their parents in a family reunion style visit.
Earl S Grant of Bremen, running as an independent candidate for the U S Senate, was a visitor in Bath recently amid the September election.
Centric Ne H. O' ork, a Democratic candidate for a county office in Cere County, spent several days in Limerick as a guest of his son and family.
Informal Thursday gathering hosted by Tier and Mrs. Arthur on Washington Street referenced Miss Barbara Cooke and her upcoming marriage slated for July 19. Obituary notes Peter J. Carberry, formerly of Bath Frees Works and later Chevrolet, who died at St Patrick's in Lewiston.
Fragmentary text mentions Mrs. Leo Roy, Mr. and Mrs. Albert, a bungalow, and references to Washington. Details are incomplete and names may be uncertain.
Zee Potter resumed work at Bath Iron Works in the rowan shop on Monday after a two week vacation.
Mr and Mrs ee Rogers and their children from Portland are guests of Mr and Mrs George Rogers on Trufant Street, staying with Rogers family while visiting.
Frederick E Drake Jr announces Harold D Perry appointed office manager of James B Drake & Sons Bath agency. Perry a Northeastern accounting graduate recently completed duties as Hyde Memorial Home bookkeeper and served three years in the U S Army Medical Corps in England France and Belgium during World War II.
Mr and Mrs Frederick A Gauvin of Arlington Heights Massachusetts are guests of Mrs Gauvin s parents Mr and Mrs D Wallace Servanola at 136 Washington Street.
Mr and Mrs Randall G Nichols of Waterville announce the birth of a son on July 3 at the new Thayer and name him Ranidor. Mrs Celia Mildred Nichols of Cambridge is the mother. Eng H Nichols of Cambridge, Iceland, arrived recently for a visit.
Mrs. Elizabeth Spaulding of the Old Folks Home is visiting her son and wife at their home. She expects to return to the home after attending to duties on July 20.
Fragmentary notice mentions Mr and Mrs Reich EB Seekins and several family names. The garbled text indicates a social or household event on Middle Street with multiple individuals named Judy, Dougie, Carle, and others.
A text fragment indicates a service member is due to take a two day vacation from duties at Brunswick Naval Air Station, with the City of Weymouth referenced in the unreadable portion.
Fragmentary OCR yields unclear local item mentioning figures or places in Washington. Readable elements are too fragmentary to identify people, organizations, or events with confidence.
Mr and Mrs Dwight Pierce and Mrs Pierce Paul Olm and the week on guests at Hill cottage, Popham Beach. They hosted Dwight ree Jr and daughters Polly and Abigail of Yarmouth.
Mrs. R. J. M. Steussy and Mrs. Steer with Mrs. O. E. Street were guests of CPD and Mrs. G. Thomas Murphy at a Sebasco summer home. Mrs. Steussy stayed a week. William A. Coombs of 9 Bath Street is a patient at Memorial Hospital.
Mrs Frederick Newbury of Petrosky has arrived to pass July with her sister and husband, Newbury, Henrietta Potter.
Fragmentary note mentions Mrs Edward B Smith of Middle Street visiting Bar Harbor and Bray Lakes before a certain event or trip. No clear dates or outcomes available.
Mr and Mrs William R Rogers of Chestnut Hill Massachusetts are guests of their parents Mrs Walter Ogeington Street and Mr Raymond Hart of Parke.
Fragmentary OCR text references a veteran and a home visit at Camp Polk with names like Merle and Montaine. No coherent event or date is clear from the readable lines.
Mrs John K Jayne and her daughter Pamela of New Canaan Sim have opened the Jayne home at Small Point. The Jaynes remain for the season and Pamela will travel in August for a European trip.
Fragmentary lines mention a person with a brother and a couple named Hon and Mrs Small in a casual social note with unclear context.
W. Watson, romance languages and vocational co director at Morse High, travels to the University of Maine for a six week ET school. He will be accompanied by Mrs. Frances Young, Morse English teacher, who will also attend summer school at the same university.
Mrs Manny C Wright of Washington Street and Mr and Mrs Frank A S Givin of Andrews Road have returned from a weeklong trip to Williamsburg Virginia.
Mr and Mrs Arthur Petersen and Mrs Ernest Donkin with Miss Note Donkin visit and stay with Mr and Mrs McMann while Miss Donkin ro Denting the week as guest of the McMann couple.
Mrs. and Harold E. Thompson of Sunnyside East Brunswick hosted visitors from Mission Kansas. The arrivals included Mr. and Mrs. Thompson and an intended visit with Harold.
Mrs. Walter E Edge of Small Point departs July Fourth with her husband former Governor Walter E Edge of New Jersey for Chicago to attend the Republican convention where he backs Ike for president.
Mr and Mrs George Vani Wy nen of 1 Dike Road and their daughter Jane spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Earl L Hodgkins of Orrington.
Mr and Mrs Claude Dyer of Somerville Mass are referenced in a local notice fragment indicating a household or family event. The readable text provides limited context about the action or date.
Mrs. Kane Lewis hosted a holiday weekend party with Sgt and Mrs Gross Paul Paulette twins and many relatives from Fort Fairfield Lewiston Bath and Lewiston. The group traveled to Boothbay on the Fourth for a family celebration at the Lewis home and were joined by Norma Lowery Janice Newcomb and the Lowerys.
Fragmentary report notes Lieut. Harold M. Sewall of PSA left Monday to undertake senile duty assignment. Further details unclear about destination and next duties.
Fragmentary notice mentions Mr and Mrs Allan weekend plans and friends Calhoun and Tallie in Brooklyn New York, with Edwin H Lowell noted. Context unclear but reads as social meeting or gathering among unnamed locals.
Rev. Dr. David L. Wilson remains at his Washington Street home due to illness and is under medical care by his physician.
Mrs Charles A and Mr Charles A welcomed a son on July 5 at the Morse Hospital weighing seven pounds eleven ounces. The arrival included remarks from Barbara Le and other attendees observed in the notice.
Mrs. George F. Cary and her children of Washington street visited Popham Monday. Mrs. Edward C. Stiness of Providence Rhode Island arrived Saturday to spend the summer at her North street home.
Mr and Mrs Edward Morse of 47 sent a n end at Finer secant 5.
Mr and Mrs John MacKenzie and their two sons Douglas and Bruce of Lafayette Indiana are spending July with Mrs MacKenzies parents Mr and Mrs William W Dennison at 49 Green street in Lafayette.
Mr and Mrs Arthur F Mayo of High street returned Monday from Lawrence Manor inn Lake Winnepesaukee New Hampshire where they spent a week together.
Mrs Roge Swanson and her relatives Ms Watson and Mrs Athar depart Center Street for a Vineyard outing. Swanson plans a two week stay while Kathy visits for a month and her mother will join later.
Cpl. Richard E. Soule of the U S Marine Corps stationed at Camp Quantico Virginia spent the weekend at his home on Pleasant Avenue.
Little Karen Sue Hudson and her twin brother Eddie Paul Hudson, three and a half, are under observation at Memorial hospital with their parents Mr. and Mrs. Wil l of 17 Dummer pondee.
Mrs Lena D Donnell Mrs erence Woodskle and Eubra op of Center Street attended a Sunday party with Mr and Mrs John H Grindell and Alfred Rowe at their Popham Beach cottage.
Miss Cynthia Sewall of Washington Street visits Miss Anne Crocker in Westwood Massachusetts. She plans to take a business course in Boston and after completion will seek employment in Cambridge Massachusetts.
Readable fragments indicate a report about two entities named Toad and Harry spending several days in Washington DC. The note highlights their presence and a sequence of days involved.
Mrs Addison McInnis and her son Pee et Richard of Rochester arrived Tuesday for a two week visit at the home of Mr McInnis' parents, Mr and Mrs Duncan McInnes of Pearl Street. They will be joined by Mr McInnis later in the week.
Mr Tees and J Howard Marshall with J Howard the third and Pierce visit Ashland Kentucky for two weeks with Mrs irshall’s parents Mr and Mrs E Everett Pierce of Pear Street.
Mr and Mrs Marius H of 47 Academy Street spent the weekend with their daughter and husband Mr and Mrs A L Pneree and their son and wife Mrs Donald Page at cottages at Popham Beach. Frederick E Kieke of Washington Street, and Mr and Mrs Pierce, former owners of a Birch Point camp sold to Mr and Mrs James B Drake. The Pierces plan a future European trip.
Harry Barker of 41rd Street suffered an illness after returning from his duties at the Hothieee Weehe 606 S8 patent s. He received treatment at Memorial hospital.
Obituary notice for Leon Ba of Raton Street, a native of Ashdaie and son of the late Nathan and Mrs. Raton, detailing family ties and recognition from Porto Rico to the Dominican Republic and noting a brother’s involvement in prior events.
A clipped item notes a newborn weighing seven pounds and seven ounces born at a local hospital. The short fragment references the young mother and child, with minimal surrounding details.
The snippet notes a Bath area couple connected to the shipyard workforce. It mentions residence at 109 Center Street and ties to the Bath Works, with Mr McGuire cited as having a leadership role in Alive's circle.
Mr and Mrs Herbert Lindau and their sons Bruce and Dean return home for Bed weekend visits. They spent time with Lindau’s aunt Mrs Anderson who prepares to visit Sweden this month. Malcolm Lundberg of Wasrtoen recently left for Ba.
City Clerk Harry Rin is on a week long vacation at Birch Point cottage with his family, leaving office duties briefly handled by staff. The notice notes Rin's absence and expected return to duties after the trip.
The fragment mentions George Leviné visiting relatives including Mrs Jacob Smpe and an aunt and uncle, with references to Miremith and Rye New York. It notes a Mrs Freed at 1530 Washington Street and vacation plans in Syhne, possibly Syhne.
Fragmentary OCR reads Mr and Mrs and son at a cottage with Walter present. Partial names and addresses are unreadable, but the note suggests a family dwelling reference in a historical context.
A fragment from the Pemaquid area notes a Tuesday morning event. Details are unclear but place names Wise and Aveus appear with municipal cues. Further readable items concern local activity on the peninsula.
Mr and Mrs Lionel White of Auburn guests of Mrs Harry Cornish of 4 Weeks Street Boston area while Mr White on vacation from Peck's Lewiston.
Fragmentary item mentions Mr of Pitenboury and Mrs Parzio with an unclear reference to Harry S and Larrabee at 1061 High. No clear event or outcome is evident from the readable text.
A garbled entry from Birch Point mentions Mr and Mrs Walter Norton and an elderly woman. The fragmentary text is unclear about event, people, or location beyond these proper names.
Librarians plan to attend the National Convention in October and the International Congress in London in August. Feagra Maine Association will travel to the event in London with emphasis on library records and regional collaboration.
Mrs. Harold L. Cornish and family enjoy a seaside visit. The group includes son Witten Bnd, daughter Steph, and niece Senta Perham of West Bath. Mr. Cornish’s son, Mrs. Lionel White and White of Auburn join the seaside stay at Cox's Head.
Mr and Mrs Ralph Pattee of York City plan a two week stay with Pattees sister Mee Rena Cushing of Dummer Street. Pattee, a Bath native, worked for a New York bank after retiring from the U S Navy with an officer rank following 30 years of service beginning in 1917 at age 17.
Dunlap Hatch of Green Street, a Memorial hospital patient, has moved to his cottage at Popham Beach for the summer. Mrs. Robert B. Hatch of Bath is also at Popham.
Mrs Hattie Webber of Sterling Mass accompanied by her sister Mrs Percy G Canham and Mr Canham of Auburn visited sister Harry Cornish and then took an afternoon drive to Reid State Park.
Mr and Mrs Charles Lermond announce Kent Davis of Cambridge Massachusetts returns after a permit week. Also noted are Mr and Mrs Jacobs of 45 Weeks Street and Mrs Harold Lee Wan of Weelick. Mr Lermond works for Semmey in chemistry research.
Mr and Mrs Jack Pine have returned to their home in Weymouth Massachusetts after passing the erm y Harold Freeman of Sunnyside Farm East Brunswick.
Mrs Jason A Merrill has reported to her home on W ip B r Mrs Merrill observed ongoing activities connected to Micah Core hat Gente local inquiry noted as a community concern highlighting residents' attention to a neighborhood matter.
Mr and Mrs John McCon- Tech formerly Arline Arse return to Medinet Bog RY with ME. Mr and Mrs Walter Norton listed in the notice along with related local details.
The fragment mentions Mrs. Turner's parents and Mrs. Earl Lermond, with Robertson Turner of Atto n and Mrs. Turner traveling to Grono for a six week summer course at the U of M. The couple intend to live in an apartment in Bangor or a similar location during the summer.
Mrs Clara Oliver, guest of her daughter Mrs Stewart Day and Mr Day at their cottage near West Point, is employed at the Edge Sumr home at Small Point.
Woolwich to Keene New Hampshire for a visit with Mrs Howe's sister and family. Campanile family guests from Worcester Massachusetts during the fourth of July. Greenville residents noted in Monday event. State Police contend with dangerous lake swimming and bridge diving near Barley Neck road. Keswick town safety concerns arise from increased summer travel and sharing roadways with cyclists and pedestrians.
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