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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1951

Page

6

People Tour Inland Canada and Maine Trip Notes

Travelers visited North Conway Mount Washington area in New Hampshire, explored Quebec including Ste. Anne de Beaupre, and rode buses with a guide. They found gas costly in Canada, observed similar food prices to Maine, and noted scarce camps. Also mentions Mrs Spear and Dahlov Spear as an artist writer with her latest book chosen for Junior Literary Guild.

Canada Mmnore North Conway Kile Quebec Montreal Ste. Anne Maine Adolph Spear Bath Thursoe Mr. Spcar Dahlov Aldren

Miss Eleanor Danforth Seeks Summer Employment

Miss Eleanor Danforth of High Street is spending the summer seeking employment and will be available for work during the season.

Whit-Mass Sister Arrives After Henderson Death

Mrs Francis Cook of Whit Mass sister of the late Henderson and Donald Henderson of Windsor Conn and brother Herbert A Henderson of Randolph Mass arrive Friday called by the death of Albert Orson Henderson, father of the latter.

Francis Cook Whit- Mass Endérson Donald, Henderson Windsor, Conn Herbert A. Henderson Randolph, Mass Albert Orson

Local News Notes on Summer Visits and Anniversaries

Sandra Reynolds works at A. Hallett & Co. for the season. Ruth Strack arrives from New York City to spend the summer on Washington street and will not return until after Labor Day. Bina Staples vacations two months in Biddeford with daughter Leslie Wilds. Clarence Pye and wife celebrate ninth anniversary with Mrs. Pye’s parents in Boothbay as they mark 42 years. a family gathering and refreshments follow. James A. Bimson and wife spend parts of the week at their summer home in Wisconsin.

Ruth Strack New York City Washington Street New York Bina Staples Edgett Street Biddeford Leslie Wilds Clarence Pye James A. Bimson Wiscasset

Packard Family Guests at Summer Cottage

Mr and Mrs Dwight F Packard and daughter Laurel of Beacon street were guests over the Fourth of Mr Packard's parents at their Summer cottage at Sabino.

Dwight F. Packard Laurel Beacon Street Mr. Packard Mrs Arthur Packard Sabino

Howe couple hosts Fourth in Dixfield

Mr and Mrs Franklin Howe of 7 North Street spent the Fourth in Dixfield as guests of Mrs Howe’s sister and her husband Mr and Mrs Richard J Quint at their home.

Franklin Howe North Street Dixfield

Coombs Family Visit at King's Point New Meadows

Mr and Mrs Lloyd Coombs and their sons Lloyd Jr and Dicky of 508 Middle Street are visiting in July at King's Point on the New Meadows as guests of Mr and Mrs Benjamin Coombs, the parents.

Lloyd Coombs and Sons Lloyd Jr Dicky Middle Street King’s Point New Meadows Mr. Coombs Benjamin Coombs

Boston Woman Visits Nephew in Wiscasset

Mrs. Annie Libby of Boston, formerly of Bath, visits her nephew and wife Mr. and Mrs. Hallie A. Simpson of Wiscasset.

Annie Libby Boston Bath Hallie A. Simpson Wiscasset

Miss Ethel Barter Hosts Tuesday Night Social

Miss Ethel Barter entertained friends Tuesday with music and singing. Refreshments included sandwiches cakes ice cream and cold drinks. Attending were Rev Charles R Sims Mrs Harriet Wright Miss Elinor Wright Miss Whepley Mrs Delphine Goodwin Miss Helen Magoun and Miss Barter. Mrs Annie L Brown of Montreal Quebec arrived Saturday for her annual Summer visit with her daughter and son in law at 478 Washington Street.

Ethel D. Barter Academy Street Harles R. Sims Harriet Wright Elinor Wright Whepley Delphine Goodwin Helen Magoun Barter Annie L. Brown Montreal Quebec Paul Moore Washington Street

Steen family guests mark Fourth in Kittery

Mr and Mrs Aubrey Steen Jr and their daughter Cristy visited Kittery over the Fourth as guests of Bernard Pratt Jr and his wife formerly of Bath.

Aubrey Steen, Jr Cristy Jane Lincoln Street Kittery Bernard Pratt, Jr Bath

Carl ton Family Arrives for Summer Visit

Dr and Mrs E Bradley Carlton and their children Judy and Ard enne from Troy New York have arrived for the summer visit with Carlton’s parents Dr and Ardenne A Stott on Park Street.

E. Bradley Carlton Judy Ardenne Troy, N. Y Carlton Ardenne A. Stott Park Street

Linden Couple Staying With Leavitts at Meadowbrook Cottage

Mr and Mrs Sumner Andrews of Linden New Jersey are visiting a week with Mr and Mrs Dudley S Leavitt at their Meadowbrook cottage Kirk cudbright.

Sumner Andrews Linden, N. J Dudley S. Leavitt Kirkcudbright Meadowbrook

Navy destroyer escort joins Korean War relief effort

Lt(jg) Gerard L. Nelson aboard the Bath built USS Cony, recently arriving in the Far East under the Navy rotation plan, to provide protection for aircraft carriers supporting UN Forces. Also notes visits and returns of relatives and Cpl. John Lawson from Aberdeen Proving Grounds after furlough.

Gerard L. Nelson Ann Berry Montsweag Road Wiscasset Lewis P. Nelson High Stret Cony Far East Navy U. S. Atlantic Fleet

Mrs Fred King Hospital Patient at Memorial

Mrs Fred King of 2 Spruce Street is listed as a patient at Memorial Hospital.

Fred King 2. Spruce Street The Memorial Hospital

Soldier Fred Crocker at Sampson AFB Geneva N Y

Pvt. Fred Crocker son of Mrs Charles Travis of 4 Tarbox Street is stationed at Sampson Air Force Base Geneva New York. He phoned his mother Wednesday morning to say he is enjoying army life and would appreciate letters from friends.

Pvt Fred Crocker Charles Travis Tarbox Street Sampson Air Force Base Geneva N. Y Trayis

Mrs Randall Daley Joins Edna Mae Shoppe Staff

Mrs Randall Daley has entered the employ of the Edna Mae Shoppe. She was formerly employed at Woolworths.

Randall Daley Edna Mae Woolworth’s

Arthur Q C Berry Attends Summer Session at Penn State

Arthur Q C Berry of Robbins Street attends the Summer session at Penn State College State College Pa working on a master’s degree in education in industrial arts He is a teacher at Portland Junior High and a Morse High graduate from Gorham State Teachers College.

Arthur QC Berry Robbins Street Penn State College State College Portland Morse High Ped Gorham State Teachers Coi

Carlton Hill Pair Guests of Washington Street Hosts

Mr and Mrs Benjamin Regan of Carlton Hill New Jersey are guests of Mr and Mrs Paul Moore at 473 Washington Street in a social visit noted by local society.

Benjamin Regan Carlton Hill, N. J Paul Moore Washington Street

Mrs Carroll of nears and Mrs Shepard linked in visit note

Mrs Harry Carroll of nears was a recent overnight guest of Mrs Lena Shepard of high street. Mrs Carroll, who spent the winter in California, is employed in Portland.

Harry Carroll Nears Lena Shepard High Street Carroll California Portland

Jock Sutherland Returns Home From 16 Day Vacation

Jock Sutherland son of Mr and Mrs James P Sutherland 298 Center Street arrived home for a 16 day vacation. He is employed as engineer with the RCA Victor Division of the Radio Corporation of America in Lancaster Pa.

Jock Sutherland James P. Sutherland Center Street R. C. A. Victor Radio Corporation of America Lancaster

Miss Judith Austin Admits Surgery at Central Maine General

Miss Judith Austin daughter of Mrs Russell Austin of Cobb Toad is a surgical patient at Central Maine General Hospital Lewiston She would be pleased to receive records from her friends.

Judith Austin Russell Austin Cobb Toad Central Maine General Hospital Lewiston

Pierce Family Hosts Young Friends in York

Mr and Mrs E Everett Pierce Jr and son E Everett Pierce III visit Mr and Mrs E Everett Pierce Sr on Pearl Street in Pearl Street York Pa The Pierces entertain a group of younger friends Thursday evening for their guests.

E. Everett Pierce, Jr E. Everett Pierce York, Pa Mr. Pierce E. Everett Pierce, Sr Pearl Street Mrs. Pierce

Mrs Katherine Johnson Visits Newcastle Relative Call

Mrs Katherine Johnson of Newcastle formerly of Bath was in town Saturday calling on relatives and shopping.

Katherine Johnson Newcastle Bath

Navy Sailor Transfer Moves Billings Family

William C. Billings from Charleston to Norfolk with his wife Arline Kittredge and daughter Sherry Lee live with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank C. Kittredge, 59 Bedford Street.

William C. Billings S.C.G. 3 U. S. Navy Charleston S. C Norfolk

Tobey Completes Duties at B I W Time Office

Norman N. Tobey of Middle Street finished duties at the B I W time office Friday night and started a road trip Monday for Coffin & Whimple wholesale electrical appliance distributors.

Norman N. Tobey Middle Street Coffin & Whimple

Birth of Jocelyn Claire at Memorial Hospital

Mr and Mrs Donald Sylvester of Chestnut Street announce the birth of a daughter at Memorial Hospital on July 2. The baby is named Jocelyn Claire and weighed six pounds 15 ounces.

Donald Sylvester Chestnut Street Memorial Hospital Jocelyn Claire

Miss Farrar Visits Boothbay Grandparents

Miss Anna Farrar of Washington Street is spending a week with her grandparents Mr and Mrs Charles Campbell in Boothbay.

Anna Farrar Washington Street Charles Campbell Boothbay

Roths and Sister Visit Bath From Florida

Mr and Mrs Edmund A Roth and Mrs Rothwells sister Miss Irene Ingalls arrived at their Boothbay Harbor summer home from Florida and were visitors in Bath on Thursday.

Edmund A. Rothwell Rothwell Irene Ingalls Boothbay Hargor Florida Bath

Gediman Family and Navy Sailor Visit Bar Harbor

Mr and Mrs Arthur Gediman and daughter Rita of Andrews Road and Mrs Lester Blonder of Natick Mass with Dean Leavitt joined Gediman's son Sfc Alvin Gediman in Bar Harbor aboard the USS Beatty for a three day visit. Sfc Gediman sails for seven weeks at the U S Navy Sonar School Key West Florida after Newport Rhode Island leave.

Arthur Ww. Gediman Rita Andrews Lester Blonder Natick Mass Dean Leavitt Bar Harbor Gediman Sfc Alvin Gediman Beatty Sfc. Aoe Newport R. I Atmaiiang U.S. Navy Sonar School Key West Fla

Local Navy Promotion and Training Update for Louis Mihalos

Louis N Mihalos has earned a promotion to M M 3c and begun a 14 week furnace of training at the Naval Training Station Great Lakes Illinois after leaving the USS Siboney at Norfolk Virginia last Friday His new address is Machinist Mates Class F School Navy Training Center Great Lakes Ill He seeks letters from local friends Meanwhile Mr and Mrs James C Osborne of Spring Lake NJ returned after a week with their aunt and uncle Mr and Mrs Joseph N Robinson of North Bath

Louis N. Mihalos Naval Training Station Great Lakes U.S.S. Siboney Norfolk Naval Training Center Ill James C. Osborne Spring Lake N. J lMirs Joseph N. Robinson

Local Visit and Wedding Plans Highlight Summer Socials

Mrs. Lowell A. Lingle and daughter Kathy visited Davenport family as Virginia Rand prepares to be bridesmaid for the July 21 Butts Williams wedding. Ruth Williams and fiancé John Knowlton Butts arrived from Boston with plans for two weeks.

Lowell A. Lingle Kathy Davenport Town Eleanor Rand High Street Lingle Virginia Rand Butts-Williams Ruth Williams John Knowlton Butts Boston Miss Williams Mr. Butts

Boston social guest visits Washington and Lincoln streets

Miss Molly Palmer of Boston visits Mrs. Thomas S. Gibbons of Washington street and plans to stop by her sister Mrs. James P. Ledyard on Lincoln street for a brief social visit.

Molly Palmer Boston Thomas S. Gibbons Washington Street James P. Ledyard Lincoln Street

Moore Family Returns After Sudden Death in Alberton

Mr and Mrs Malcolm Moore of Woolwich return from Alberton where they were called by the sudden death on Saturday of Mrs Lowden Ashley, mother of Mr Moore. Mr Ashley and Rev Charles Moore of Philadelphia are visiting the Moores at Nequasset.

Malcolm Moore Woolwich Alberton E. L Mr. Moore Lowden Ashley Ashley Rev Charles Moore Philadelphia Mrs. Moore Nequasset

John St. Martin Returns Home After NYC Vacation

John St. Martin linotype operator at the Times has returned to his Washington street home from New York City where he spent part of a first week vacation.

John St. Martin the Times Washington Street New York City

Social Visit Leads to Home Sale in Bath Area

Capt and Mrs Guysbert B Vroom of New York City stayed with Mr and Mrs James A Gillies in North Bath. They sold their former Phippsburg home to Mr and Mrs John Rogers who are moving in. Mrs Albert Swett nee Barbara Danforth, recently visiting West Boothbay, heads to Painted Post New York to join husband.

Guysbert B. Vroom New York City James A. Gillies North Bath Phippsburg John Rogers Albert Swett Barbara Danforth West Boothbay Swett Painted Post N. Y

Thibodeau couple visiting Bath on vacation

Mr and Mrs Joseph Thibodeau of Waterbury Conn are visiting relatives in Bath for two weeks. Thibodeau a former Bath patrolman now works as a mechanic at Reymonds Bakery. Mrs Thibodeau inspects at the US Rubber Co Naugatuck. They plan to visit relatives in Portland and Boothbay Harbor Maine.

Joseph Thibodeau Waterbury Conn Bath Thibodeau Maine Thibodeaus Portland Boothbay Harbor Reymond's Bakery U. S. Rubber Co Naugatuck

Soldier visits family on furlough at Fort Hancock

Eugene Herrin of the U S A stationed at Fort Hancock New Jersey arrived on Friday for a furlough. He is spending the time with his parents Mr and Mrs John C Herrin at Tryants Crossing.

Eugene Herrin Fort Hancock N. J John C. Herrin Trufants

Scammons Return From Portland Visit and Happenings

Mr and Mrs E T Scammon of Floral street visited Portland and nearby towns. They spent the Fourth at Old Orchard Beach and Scarborough where they attended stock car races at Beech Ridge Speedway. Also seen there were Mr and Mrs Clifford Pye of Phippsburg and Mr and Mrs Raymond Pye of Small Point.

E. T. Scammon Floral Street Portland Old Orchard Beach Scarborough Beech Ridge Speedway Speedway Clifford Pye Phippsburg Raymond Pye Small Point

Outing Guests Visit Bethel Inn During Holiday

Mr and Mrs Merritt Mitchell Mrs Owen J Ledyard and Mrs Charles H Cahill Sr returned from a holiday outing in Bethel They were guests at the Bethel Inn.

Merritt Mitchell Owen J. Ledyard Charles H. Cahill Bethel Bethel Inn

Clerk Mike Lesikatos Leaves For Haverhill Visit

Nick Mihalos shoeshop clerk Mike Lesikatos departed for Haverhill Massachusetts to visit relatives and take a short trip away from work according to a local note.

Mike Lesikatos Nick Mihalos Haverhill, Mass

Local Boy Employed as Car N Helper for Melvin Contracting

Harrison O Tipsword son of Mr and Mrs C R Tipsword Heath Jane works as a car n helper for the Melvin contracting firm at Water ville Sumner.

Harrison O. Tipsword C. R. Tipsword Heath Jane Melvin K Contracting Waterville Sumner

Military families and personnel move amid overseas duty

P Teieener and Wengerdou return to South Hadley from Boothbay Harbor after a training visit. Sgt. Webster prepares for future overseas duty with his third overseas assignment in fourteen years. Westover Base hosts him for the past year as Mrs. Frank L. Sewall of New York City visits at Stone House Farm with Arthur Sewall.

P Teieener Wengerdou Frank L. Sewall New York City Hoh Ayy Arthur Sewall Stone House ‘Arm

Local social guests and visiting families noted in town

Mr and Mrs Neal Dow and Mrs Flora Tracey of Goldsboro visit Mrs Dow's brother and Mr and Mrs Florence Foss of Floral Street with Lizzie Foss of Goulie. Mr Vernon Wilson of Moncton N B visits Skitlin, principal of Moncton High School. Gary Newman of Lambert Park and Ronald Stanley of West Bath attend Dr Elliott P Joslin Diabetic Camp in Tow Massachusetts for three weeks.

Neal Dow Flora Tracey Goldsboro Vernon Wilson Moncton N. B On Skitlin Wilson Moncton High School Gary Newman Robert Newman Lambert Park Ronald Stanley Banes Stanley West Bath Tow Mass Elliott P. Joslin

West Orange Social Wide Holiday House Party

Mrs. Daisy Wiltsie of West Orange NJ hosted a holiday house party at Garnet with guests Mr and Mrs Amin Agg ett Mr and Mrs Earl Farn ham and Mrs Edmund Staples. Mrs Walter P Warren of Troy NJ visits her step daughter and husband Mr and Mrs Arthur Sewall 2nd of Washington Street.

Daisy Wiltsie West Orange N. J Ancorn At Walter P. Warren Troy, N. J Arthur Sewall Washington Street

Mrs Hooper Vacationing at Popham Beach With Newtonville Guests

Mrs Samuel D Hooper of High street is spending July at Popham Beach as guest of her sister Alfred Miner and daughter Betty of Newtonville Massachusetts.

Samuel D. Hooper High Street Popham Beach Alfred Miner Betty Newtonville Mass

Local social notes from Lambert Park visitors in Bangor area

Mrs. Robert Hallet and Mrs. Robert Newman of Lambert Park were guests of relatives in Brewer Hudson and Winterport in Bangor, while Mrs. Bernice White of Utah returned after visiting her father Harhish and family on Washington Street and was called by her mother’s sudden death last month with her aunt Mrs. Earl Donnell of West Bath.

Robert Hallet Robert Newman Lambert Park Bangor Brewer, Hudson Winterport Bernice Harnish) White Utah Harhish Washington Street Earl Donnell West Bath

Wight Family Summering at Kamp Kosy Woolwich

Mr and Mrs C F Wight of St Petersburg arrive to spend the season at Kamp Kosy in Woolwich. Their niece Miss ma McLain of Claremont NH is their guest. Jack Wilson of Meadowbrook suffered an ill turn on Center Street near Newberrys. Percy Kingsbury aided until ambulance. Paul J Farley aged 15 months burned at Woolwich fireworks. taken to Memorial hospital with burns to neck face chest and left hand.

Jack Wilson Meadowbrook Center Street Newberry Percy Kingsbury Bath Memorial Hospital Paul J. Farley Paul R. Farley Old Brunswick Road Woolwich

Mr and Mrs Herbert White Visited Bath from Camp

Mr and Mrs Herbert P. White of Groton Connecticut spent time at their camp in South Bristol and were Friday visitors in Bath.

Herbert P. White Groton, Conn South Bristol Bath

Mrs Thompson Returns From New Hampshire Visit

Mrs. Albert H. Thompson of upper Washington street returns from a visit in Portsmouth New Hampshire with cousins Mr and Mrs F Ormond York and their daughter Evelyn Goff of Bath.

Albert H. Thompson Upper Washington Street Portsmouth N. H F. Ormond York Ily York Evelyn Goff Bath

Miss Verna Watts Admitted To Memorial Hospital

Miss Verna Lee Watts daughter of Mr and Mrs Paul Watts of Central Avenue was admitted Friday as a medical patient at Memorial Hospital.

Verna Lee Watts Paul Watts Central Avenue Memorial Hospital

Local ladies vacationing in Bethel and Brooklyn

Mrs. Thomas Gibbons and others from this city plus Miss Molly Palmer of Boston returned from Bethel where they stayed at Bethel Inn over the Fourth. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Tainter with daughters Trudy and Jane vacationing a week at Brooklyn. Tainter also serves as maintenance man at Lambert Park housing project.

Thomas Gibbons Harry Deering Edmund P. Briggs John A. Morse Molly Palmer Boston Bethel Bethel Inn Arthur Tainter Trudy Jane Bowman Street Brooklyn Mr. Tainter Lambert Park

Miss Jean Dow Vacationing in Rockland

Miss Jean Dow of Meadowway is spending her vacation in Rockland according to a brief society note.

Jean Dow Meadowway Rockland

Whitinsville Trio Visits Popham Beach Family

Mr and Mrs Harry Bedford host at Popham Beach with guests Miss Marguerite Valentine, Miss Lycna Valentine, and Miss Marion Boyd of Whitinsville Massachusetts on a Saturday visit to Mrs L J Prney.

Harry Bedford Marguerite Valentine Lycna Valentine Marion Boyd Whitinsville Mass Mr Bedford L. J.préney Popham Beach

Ensign Pete Kennon Arrives Aboard Mount McKinley

Mrs John K Jayne of New Canaan learns her son Ensign Pete Kennon of the U S Naval Reserve has arrived aboard the Mount McKinley in San Diego after a year in Korea. The McKinley leads amphibious forces and Kennon plans summer leave to visit Small Point with his mother.

John’ K. Jayne New Canaan Cana Sumner Small Point Pete Kennon Wi . S. Naval Reserve San’ Diego Korea McKinley

Danforth Family Moves for Education Notes

Mrs. Frank Danforth Jr and her son Danny travel to Maine for study while Mr Danforth visits the University of Maine in Orono and his sister Miss Jean Danforth attends the same university.

Frank Danforth, Jr Danny Mr. Danforth University of Maine Orono Jean Danforth University

Bath teachers attend summer school at University of Maine Orono

Bath educators take part in summer school at the University of Maine at Orono. Participants include Mrs. Donald Young Miss Helen Hayes Nathan Watson and former Bath music supervisor Miss Abbie Harvey of Sanford.

Bath University of Maine At

Miller couple leaves on White Mountains Burlington trip

Mr and Mrs Arthur Miller of Brooklyn New York travel with his sister Mrs Ropest vine and Mr Levine Meadow Way to the White Mountains and Burlington Vermont to visit Mrs Levine’s sister Mrs Louis Rosenthal then go to Canada and Niagara Falls before returning home.

Arthur Miller Brooklyn N. Y Ropestvine Levine Meadow Way White Mountains Burlington, Vt Mr. Levine Louis Rosenthal Canada Niagara Falls New York

Miss Morrow Visiting Bath Relative in New Hampshire

Miss Norma Morrow, daughter of Mr and Mrs George Morrow of West Lebanon New Hampshire, is a guest of her uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs Camille Dionne at 100 Union Street for a month. Miss Morrow was accompanied to Bath by her mother who returned after spending the night with the family.

Norma Morrow George Morrow West Lebanon N. H Camille Dionne Union Street Miss Morrow Wren Bath

Local Residents Return From Holiday Trip And Cadet En Campment

Mr and Mrs Henry Leask of 268 Washington street have returned from a three week visit with Mrs George Tobe Sandaunt Margar et Shaw of Kittery Cadet 2nd Lieut John C Hart Jr of the Maine Wing Civil Air Patrol left by plane Sunday from Brunswick to attend a two week encampment at Grenier Air Force Base in New Hampshire He is a junior at Morse High and son of Mr and Mrs John C Hart of Charles street

Henry Leask Washington Street Mr. Leask George Tobe Sandaunt Margaret Shaw Kittery John C. Hart, Jry Maine Civil Air Patrol Brunswick Attornd Grenier Air Force Base New Hampshire Morse High John C. Hart Charles Street

Morse High Senior Jimmie Hart Enrolled At Oakhurst Dairy

Jimmie Hart, popular Morse High senior class of 1952 and son of Mr and Mrs John C Hart of Charles street, is enrolled at Oakhurst Dairy for the miner.

Jimmie Hart Morse High John C. Hart Charles Street Oakhurst Dairy

Bath visitors return after long trip to Prince Edward Island

A Mrs Dawn Fay and Mrs Dawn Fay accompany Mr and Mrs James Coughran of Crescent Street as they return to Bath after a week in Prince Edward Island. It marks Mr Fay’s first visit to his boyhood home there in 40 years.

Dawn Fay James Coughran Crescent’ Street

Bates Enjoys Two Weeks Vacation From Mademoiselle Shop

Mrs. Ivan Bates takes a two week vacation from duties at the Mademoiselle Shop. Don Lockhart, credit manager at Sears Roebuck Bath store for a year, is transferred to the Lewiston store. Armand Reay of Lewiston will replace Lockhart in Bath. Lockhart becomes credit manager at the Lewiston store.

Ivan Bates Mademoiselle Shop Don Lockhart Bath Sears-Roebuck & Co Lewiston Armand Reay Mr. Lockhart

Fitzgeralds Return From Fort Kent Fishing Trip

Mr and Mrs George Fitzgerald of Meadowway have returned from a week long fishing trip at Fort Kent with tales of steady catches and peaceful rivers.

George Fitzgerald Meadowway Fort Kent

Miss Constance Sherburne Receives Ear Treatment

Four year old Miss Constance Sherburne, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Sherburne of 37 Willow Street, is a patient at the Maine Eye and Ear Infirmary in Portland for an ear infection and is much improved. Miss Janet Sharkey of Meadowway is spending the summer in Lincoln.

Constance Sherburne Joseph Sherburne Willow Street Maine Eye and Ear Infirmary Portland Janet Sharkey James Sharkey Meadowway Lincoln

Thayers Visit Sabine Cottage Guests of Hughes Family

Mr and Mrs Allen F Thayer and their children Wayne and Ellen were guests at the Sabine cottage of Mr and Mrs Victor C Hughes last week. Thayer is on a two week rotation from the Pipe Covering Department at Bath Iron Works. Mrs Adeline McPhee of Memorial hospital is on vacation and her replacement is Mrs Philip O Hara.

Allen F. Thayer Wayne Ellen Victor C. Hughes Sabine Thayer Bath Iron Works Adeline McPhee The Memorial Hospital Philip O’hara

Boston Game Draws Four Families In Quiet Summer Note

Arthur Holmes Jesse Allen Jesse Allen Jr. and John C Hart passed Sunday in Boston while taking in a ball game. Mrs Merle Niles returned home on Middle Street for Point after visiting sister Mrs Andrew Butterfield and Butterfield at their summer cottage. Walter Fullerton son of Mr and Mrs Cecil Fullerton of Huse ee Hetas dance Bret strays the horn.

Arthur Holmes Jesse Allen Jesse Allen, Jr John C. Hart Boston Merle Niles Middle Street Point Andrew Butterfield Mr. Butterfield Walter Fullerton Mrs Cecil Fullerton Bret Straays Horn

Local leaders and guests visit family summer home

Williet her ne' f pass part of or wadation at the family summer home at M head, where she will be joined later by Miss Garbett. Miss Donna Crocker, daughter of Mrs. Evelyn Crocker of Crescent street, has returned from a two weeks visit in Malden, Mass.

M Head Garbett Donna Crocker Evelyn Crocker Crescent Street Malden Mass

Local visitors recall wartime ties and summer gatherings

Merlin Meade of Ashtabula Ohio visited Center street friend Frank Kenyon after six years. wartime service in the South Pacific recalled fondly. Other readers report outings to Boston for a Red Sox Yankee game and several family visits to cottages and relatives across towns and states.

Merlin Meade Ashtabula Ohio Frank W. Kenyon Center Street Meade Kenyon South Pacific Mr. Meade

Harry L. Smith Returns to Duties at Kennebec Store

Harry L. Smith of Kennebec circle has resumed duties at the north store of the B. S. W. after a stay at Memorial hospital.

Harry L. Smith Kennebec Circle Memorial Hospital

Meister leaves Sears for Prudential Life Insurance post

Carl P. Meister of 1151 High Street, after three years at Sears Roebuck where he served as specialty sales manager, completed duties Saturday night and joins the Brunswick office of Prudential Life Insurance. He will take a week of vacation and then depart for Newark New Jersey for ten days of company school starting next Sunday.

Carl P. Meister High Street Sears, Roebuck Brunswick Prudential Life Insurance Co Mr. Meister Newark N. J

Local Social Notes Highlight Nearby Visitors

William W Dennison of Green Street is on vacation this week from the Hyde Windlass Co. Mr and Mrs Robert Hair of Kansas City Missouri are guests of Mrs Hair's parents Mrs Joesph Hecht and others. Grandmother and aunt Mrs Costello P Hall and daughter Mrs Edward V Reed of Sagadahoc Ferry will return Thursday. Hair was formerly Miss Millivert Hecht of Bath.

William W. Dennison Green Street The Hyde Windlass Co Robert Hair Kansas City

Local Notes on Visitors Pets and a Patient

Miss Barbara Fraser visiting relatives at Presque Isle. Mr and Mrs Clayton Thibodeau own a 10 month old black Labrador retriever named Duke who loves children and ice cream. Tib plans fall hunting training. Charles J Lastamoine of 10 Franklin Street is a pneumonia patient at Bath Memorial Hospital.

Barbara Fraser Gerald Istreet Presquesle Clayton Thibodeau Bluff Road Duke Tib Charles J. Lastamoine Franklin Street Bath Memorial Hospital

Mr and Mrs Edward Jones Return From Boston Vacation

Mr. and Mrs. Edward Jones of Bluff Road returned home Sunday evening from a vacation in Boston where they attended the Yankee Red Sox series.

Edward Jones Bluff Road Boston

Local official visits site amid vaccine rollout confusion

A formal visit by an area manager interrupted by unclear scheduling underscores ongoing vaccine efforts. Officials emphasized logistics changes and urged residents to follow posted timetables for vaccinations at the site.

1947 Birth Announcements and Local Notes

Word has been received of birth on June 20 in Derby. Daughters of Mrs. Afine and Mrs. Louis Bilvering are named in town notices. Miss Sarah Libby Silverman attends Summer School at the University of Amen Shire. Mr. Silverman, merchandise manager of Mik elsky's Furniture Store, was involved in furnishing changes. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Thomas of Woolwich announce events. further details are unclear.

Ts Rir Crutchfield Tsmbuth Ves Derby Afine High’street Robert Collins Sarah Libby Silverman Summet School University of Amenshire Louis Bilvering Oak Mr. Silverman Mikélsky's Furniture Store, Inc

Fragmentary OCR Names a Counted Tale of Beverly White

The readable OCR mentions Topaha ite Firth and Beverly White with a daughter, noting a seat or seating context. Names appear amid garbled text, suggesting a local notice or obituary fragment with family identifiers. The exact action or event remains unclear due to transcription loss.

Topaha Firth White Ana Seit Wisseb Beverly ‘White

Fragmentary hospital notice from New Rochelle memorials

Fragmentary OCR shows mention of a hospital in New Rochelle with names such as Philip H. Morton and others. The text references a memorial hospital and condolence or recovery context but is largely unreadable.

Local golf pairing details as Bath players meet in match

In Bath County, players prepare for a championship round with matchups including Buck's team facing Loriand Pelleti¢r and G C clubs. The event lists several pairings such as Sykes vs Adrian Knight and Dr. Paul Rieger vs Richard Longwick, highlighting recent wins and anticipated clashes.

Howard Mayo Bath Country Dr. Buck Buck Loriand G. C Waterville Levin Bath C. C Bath C. C Who!es Rence Ase Purbet At 18Th Hak 'Y Were At’ Ihe 11 % A Ei Ply Wit Ims S’ Eas A. Dixson Sykes Portland Doug Brooks Rockland Adrian Knight Aroostook Valley F. C Tony Toothaker Bath C Paul Rieger Durpovnick C.’C Ed. Miller Pup Richard Longwick Henry Ore

Bath visitors and local calls noted Sunday

POPHAM BEACH and Bath residents were seen at various homes. Mrs Sarah E Wil and Mr and Mrs Andrew S McCourt of Bath visited Dozois home. Capt George Stacey and granddaughters Michele and Keela MacLaughlin spent Sunday at their Bath cottage. Ernest Wood of Bath was at his cottage Sunday. Mr and Mrs Jatties Chambers of Sebasco called on Mr and Mrs Land and Mr B P Thomas Sunday.

Sarah E. Wil Andrew S. McCourt Bath Dozois George Stacey Michele Keela MacLaughlin Ernest Wood Jatties Chambers of Sebasco Iand B. P. Thomas

Georgetown News and Coastal Visitors Report

A garbled Georgetown note describes Hyde duties at Crippled Children and Adults events. Todd and Mrs. Warren visit Mrs. Carroll, with Augusta trip and outboard motor rates mentioned. Bones found near Guideboard Hill later identified as a dog after police search. George Gould returns to Massachusetts. Moonbeam crew from New Bedford visit Robinhood. Stenseth and Captain Lomeland plan a fall wedding. MacMahan trades mackerel with a new truck.

Boothbay George Gould Waltham Robinhood Charles Massachusetts Leif Lomeland Morgan Hanser Moonbeam New Bedford Roland Peterson Sandra Lila Stenfeth Norway Stenseth Lomela Chester MacMahan

Unsigned death notice from Arrowsic area

A brief obituary fragment notes Sabe Miri at Fee eek wi¢ of George Tareed sent Ga eeankaay sister of Alfred Rowe of otedtown. Born in Arrowsic, she died, survived by her husband, two daughters and two brothers.

Sabe Miri George Tareed Gaeeankaay Alfred Rowe Otedtown Etter Horn

Richmond Woman Minnie G Smith Buried in Brown Cemetery

Minnie G Smith of Richmond died Thursday at an Augusta hospital aged 78. She was born Feb 7 1880 in Mars Hill to Aaron and Agnes Farley and was married to Herbert Smith. Survived by daughter Mrs Vernon Farley and grandson Donald Farley, brother Edson Farley of California, and two nephews. Burial followed at Brown Cemetery with Elder Lewis R Langworthy presiding.

Minnie’ G. Smith Lewis _R. Langworthy Brown Cemetery

Funeral services set for Lee F. Bishop at Methodist Church

Lee F. Bishop died at his home on South Pleasant Street. Born July 3, 1880 in Presque Isle he was a railroad engineer for the Bangor and Aroostook Railroad. Survived by wife Clara of Richmond, two sons Ralph of Houlton and Philip of Presque Isle, and two grandsons.

Lee F. Bishop Methodist Church Frank M. Fellows Bishop South Pleasant Street Presque Isle Flora Armstrong Bishop Clara Bishop Richmond Ralph Houlton Philip Mr. Bishop Bangor Bangor 8 Aroostook

Birthday Celebration for Miss Carol Oliver at Stewart Home

Mr and Mrs Stewart H entertained Friday evening Miss Carol Oliver of Wiscasset who had been visiting to celebrate her birthday. A dinner and birthday cake were served with gifts for the guest of honor. Attending were Mrs Herbert Lermond, Mr and Mrs Walter Morse, Mr and Mrs Elmer Morse and son Edward, Mrs Catherine Alexander, Miss Nancy Wallace, Miss Susanne Wallace, Tamara Day and Lucinda Day.

Stewart H Carol Oliver Wiscasset Oliver Herbert Lermond Casset Walter Morse Elmer Morse Edward Catherine Alexander Nancy Susannallace Tamara Lucinda Day

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