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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jul 21, 1949

Page

6

Bath Society Notes Highlight Mrs Leonard Family Plans

Mrs Madelyn Leonard and two daughters sail from Bath for Yokohama to join Sgt John H Leonard in a reunion with his family. Other items include local residents traveling to events, college enrollments, and community news from Bath Maine with multiple mentions of relatives and jobs.

Madelyn Leonard Bonnie and Dawn Seattle Yokohama Japan John H.rd Sybil Leonard North Bath U. S. Army Sgt Leonard WAC Army 128Th Station

Mrs J W Grant Visits Lynn Relative In Heath Street

Mrs J W Grant of Lynn Massachusetts recently spent a week with her nice Mrs Lottie Brown and family of 56 Heath Street reflecting a brief family visit and local hospitality.

J. W. Grant Lynn Mass Nice Lottie Brown and Family Heath

Local Households Vacationing and Relocation Plans

Mr and Mrs Addison B McInnes returned from a Nantucket wedding trip and visited with Mrs McInnes relatives before planning a Rochester New York home. Mr and Mrs Richard Imball of Grove Street left for Rochester to settle there for good. Mr and Mrs Henry Butler from Washington DC arrived in Bath to spend the summer at Montsweag Farm. Mr and Mrs William Smith of Middletown Connecticut and children Peter and Louize with Mrs J P Johnson of Hartford Connecticut are at the Bell cottage Teddy Pond in East Orland. They were joined by Mr and Mrs Henry Bell Jr and family from Washington Street at their new Bath home for a few days.

Edward Shepard Ira Ohio Frank Sanborn Henry Bell, Sr Mildred Bell Portland Marshall N. Allen Vacu-Blast , Inc San Maeto Calif New York Bath Wiliam Blair Capt. Blair Washington Street Allen BIW California Bethlehem Steel Corp Vac-Blast Co Mr. Allen Edith Koch Bostonia Redwood City Addison B. McInnes Nantucket Henry Butler Washington, D. C Montsweag Farm William Smith Middletown Conn Peter and Lounze J. P. Johnson Hartford Bell Cottage Teddy Pond East Orland Henry Bell, Jr

Shaw Church and Walter Gallant Return From Stockton Trip

Shaw Church and Walter Gallant of the Home Appliance store return from a three day boat trip to Stockton Springs. Norma Hutchins, daughter of Mr and Mrs Fernando Hutchins of Lynn Massachusetts, arrives to spend vacation with her grandparents, Mr and Mrs Joseph Oliver of 1373 Washington.

Shaw Church Walter Gallant Home Stockton Springs Norma Hutchins Fernando Hutchins Lynn, Mass Joseph Oliver Washington Street

Death of Jerry N. Sanford Shocks Brooklynn Family

Mrs. Katherine Horn of Brooklyn New York arrived to attend her father Jerry N. Sanford's death at 41 Crescent Street. The notice notes her arrival and the family impact in the Brooklyn community.

Katherine Horn Brooklyn, N. Y Jerry N. Sanford Crescent Street

Women visitors tour Brooklin and Blue Hill pottery kilns

Mrs Joseph Cyr Miss Mary Perry Mrs Hiram Stevens and Mrs Herbert Cavanaugh visited Brooklin and Blue Hill to see the area pottery kilns and the craft.

Joseph Cyr Mary Perry Hiram Stevens Herbert Cavanaugh Brooklin Blue Hill

Richard S Harris Returns From Regional Rent Conference

Richard S Harris, rent examiner at the local Area Rent office, has returned from Boston where he attended a regional conference of Area rent officials in the zone.

Richard S. Harris Boston

Owen Greenblatt Visits Waterville on Business

Owen Greenblatt of Washington traveled to Waterville on Thursday for business purposes. The visit focused on meetings with local firms and potential investment opportunities.

Owen Greenblatt Washington Waterville

Blair and Malcolm party take Mohawk trip to Cape Cod

Mr William Blair of Dromore and Mrs Annie Malcolm along with Miss Leila Oliver of High Street left last week for a Mohawk trip visiting friends in Cape Cod before returning home.

William Blair Dromore Annie Malcolm Leila Oliver High Street Cape Cod

Local traveler returns from Popham Beach visit

Frank McDonald of Quincy Massachusetts has returned home after a visit at Popham Beach. Mr and Mrs Morris S Povich of Middle Street are spending a week of vacation at Old Orchard.

Frank McDonald Quincy, Mass Popham Beach Mrs. Morris S. Povich Middle Street Old Orchard

Misses Dodge Sparks and Beal vacation at Pinehaven camp

The Misses Marcia Dodge Di anne Sparks and Shirley Beal of Woolwich are spending a week at Pinehaven camps in West Bath enjoying a seaside retreat.

Marcia Dodge Dianne Sparks Shirley Beal Woolwich Pinehaven Camps West Bath

MacDonald and McGuiggan Sail Betty to Salem Owner

Daniel A. MacDonald and James McGuiggan sailed the cabin cruiser Betty to Tre vett and returned her to her owner, a Salem banker, who had stored the boat at MacDonald's boat yard during the winter.

Daniel A. MacDonald James McGuiggan Trevett Betty Salem MacDonald

Hart Family Visits Bath Residents

Mr and Mrs Stephen Hart and children Judy and Jeff of Newington Connecticut arrived Saturday for a visit with Mr and Mrs Donald McRae in Bath.

Stephen Hart Judy Jeff Newington Conn Donald McRae Bath Street

Haley Returns Home After Visit to Aunt and Uncle

Harold Haley of Kittery has returned to his home after visiting his aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. Danford McDonald, at 32 High Street. The note places Haley’s trip in a local family context with no further details.

Harold Haley Kittery Mrs Danford McDonald High Street

Local Families Visit Relatives in McKeesport

Mr and Mrs Edward Enge mann and Mrs George Engemann with son Edward stay two weeks with Mrs Ralph Cor inish at 8 Deering Street in McKeesport Pennsylvania as guests of the Engmanns parents.

Edward Engemann George Engemann Edward McKeesport Ralph Corinish Deering Street

Zorachs Visited Bath Friday

Mrs William Zorach and Tessim Zorach of Robinhood Farm Robinhood visited Bath on Friday.

William Zorach Tessim Zorach Robinhood Farm Robinhood Bath

Armstrongs depart for Washington after visit with Reinoehl family

Lt. Comdr. and Mrs. David M. Armstrong and children Ellen and Read left for Washington D C after a visit with Mr. and Mrs. Frank H. Reinoehl of 854 Washington street.

David M. Armstrong Ellen Read Washington, D. C Frank H. Reinoehl Washington Street

Dicksons Visit With Bowen Family on Summer Plans

Mr and Mrs David C Dickson of Washington Street return from Berwick Pennsylvania where their son David will work this summer They paused in Short Hills New Jersey to visit Vice Admiral Harold G Bowen USN retired and Mrs Bowen who is Mrs Dicksons sister

David C. Dickson Washington Street Berwick David Short Hills N. J Harold G. Bowen USN Bowen Dickson

Mrs Antonio Pulia Admitted At Mercy Hospital Portland

Mrs Antonio Pulia of Freeport, formerly of Bath, entered Mercy hospital in Portland last Friday and is resting comfortably.

Antonio Pulia Freeport Bath Mercy Hospital Portland

Wesley Jane Girl Suffering From Blood Poisoning

Miss Betty Newell daughter of Mr and Mrs Edward Newell is confined at home with blood poisoning after stepping on a nail July 2. The foot and area above the ankle swelled and irritated, she received medical care and the infection has somewhat subsided.

Betty Newell Edward Newell Wesley Jane

Central church league hosts picnic at Popham Beach

Mrs. Donald T. Page and Mrs. J. Haviland Torrey were hostesses to the League of Central church as the group met Thursday at Popham Beach for a picnic.

Donald T. Page J. Haviland Torrey League of Central Church Popham Beach

Bath Lions at New York City convention

Representatives from Bath and Portland including Mr and Mrs Edward Dale True Mrs A George Moses Mr and Mrs Harold P Small Mr and Mrs Robert Brownell Mr and Mrs Lawrence McCurdy and Mr and Mrs Steve O Donnell attended the Bath Lions club convention in New York City this week.

Edward Dale True A. George Moses Harold P. Small Robert Brownell Lawrence McCurdy Steve O'Donnell Portland Bath Bath Lions Club New York City

Mrs R W Ricker Hosts Bridge at Edgett Street Home

Mrs R W Ricker entertained Wednesday last week with a bridge gathering at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs Arthur W King on Edgett street. Mrs Ricker and her daughter Karen Ella, who had been visiting here, left last weekend for Norfolk Virginia to join Lieut Comdr Ricker a chaplain at the Naval Air base there.

R. W. Ricker Arthur W. King Edgett Street

Daughter of Wordens returns home after arm injury

Carol Worden, daughter of Mr and Mrs Fredrick J Worden of 1495 Washington street, left Memorial hospital after a 16 day stay for a fractured arm and dislocated shoulder from a swing injury while playing with neighborhood children near her home.

Carol Worden Fredrick J. Worden Washington Street Memorial Hospital

Raven Family Moves to Freedom Farm Purchase

Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Raven and daughter Stella Belle relocated from 856 Middle Street to Freedom after purchasing a farm there.

Floyd Raven Stella Belle Middle Street Freedom

Larrabee Visit Highlights Bath Pride and Redevelopment

Mr. and Mrs. Harold D. Larrabee of Windham Conn visit aunt Miss Lillian Leonard at 77 Western Avenue. The Bath native notes local pride as several unused buildings are removed and sites repurposed, reflecting ongoing changes in Bath.

Harold D. Larrabee Windham, Conn Lillian Leonard Western Avenue Mr. Larrabee Elmer E. Larrabee

Mrs Grindell and Sally Visit Popham Beach

Mrs John Grindell and her daughter Sally from West Bath spent Thursday at Popham Beach enjoying the seaside outing and day by the water.

John Grindell Sally West Bath Popham Beach

Ray Thomas Welcomes Son At Memorial Hospital

The couple Mr and Mrs Ray Thomas of 1226 Washington Street greet their newborn son Alan Ray born Wednesday at Memorial Hospital weighing eight pounds four ounces.

Alan Ray Ray Thomas Washington Street The Memorial Hospital

Mrs Rogers Called to Boston for Brother in Law's Condition

Mrs. Ernest G. Rogers of Tru fant street was summoned to Boston to be with her brother in law Edward McGuinness who was on the danger list at Mount Vernon hospital. He has since shown improvement and she returned Saturday.

Ernest G. Rogers Trufant Street Boston Edward McGuinness Mount Vernon Hospital McGuinness Rogers Woolwich Arrowsi Charles B. Doyle Ruth Orr

Judith Stover Vacationing at Cummings Cottage Five Islands

Miss Judith Stover departed Monday for a short stay at the Cummings cottage located at Five Islands. She plans a few days of rest and visits in the area.

Judith Stover Cummings Five Islands

Mrs Farrin Arrives From Galveston for Summer Visit

Mrs George H Farrin arrived last Monday night from Galveston Texas to spend the summer with her aunts Mrs Delma Bragg and Mrs Henry Pinkham at Mrs Alice Stilphen home 10 Farrin street On her northward journey she stayed a week in Gloucester Massachusetts with Miss Blanche Gilbert Howard O Nash and Edward street took his newly built boat to his Bay Point cottage Sunday

George H. Farrin Galveston Texas Delma Bragg Henry Pinkham Alice Stilphen Farrin Street Farrin Gloucester Mass Blanche Gilbert Howard O. Nash Edward Street Bay Point Bath Nash Kennebec Howard

Miss Marilyn Kittredge of Bedford Visits New York Sight

Miss Marilyn Kittredge aged 59 of Bedford street returned Friday from Mamaroneck New York where she visited Mr and Mrs Henry O Trowbridge. In New York she and Mrs Trowbridge toured the Statue of Liberty in New York harbor. Albert B Tedford of Brunswick attended Beacon Street church services in Bath as a guest Sunday.

Marilyn Kittredge Bedford Street Mamaroneck N. Y Henry O. Trowbridge New York Kittredge Mrs. Trowbridge New York Harbor Albert B. Tedford Brunswick Bath Beacon Street

Hammond family welcomes newborn son and returns home

Mrs H Byron Hammond Jr and infant David Michael have returned to 842 Middle Street where Mrs Hammond lives with her parents Mr and Mrs George Middleton. The baby was born at Memorial Hospital on July 13. Mr Hammond serves in the Navy aboard the USS ae in uba.

Everett Quimby, Jr David Alan Farrin ,Street Memorial Hospital H. Byron Hammond, Jr David Michael Middle Street

Weekend Visits and Wedding Attendances Reported

Fred Martin of Bridgeport visited Rev and Mrs Gordon in Beacon Street on Saturday. Mr and Mrs John Conley of 20 Beacon Street and Mr and Mrs John Quirk of Tower Circle attended a wedding in Norwich over the weekend. Afterward Mrs Conley visited her brother Harold Perkins who is ill in hospital in Boston. William S Newell, president of Bath Iron Works Corp, spoke at a Rotary lunch in Belgrade Lakes on Monday.

Fred Martin Bridgeport Conn M. A. Gordon Beacon Street John M. Conley John Quirk Tower Circle Norwich Conleys William S. Newell Bath Iron Works Corp Belgrade Lakes

Visitors Harvey Chaples and Ned Manion in Boothbay Harbor

Harvey Chaples and Ned Manion were seen visiting Boothbay Harbor on Sunday, according to local notes. The pair toured the waterfront area and attended nearby events.

Harvey Chaples Ned Manion Boothbay Harbor

Recruitment to Washington Navy School of Music Stairs

After recruit training at Great Lakes Illinois he will attend the Hea School of a mne played with the school band and Fein drummer. He was graduated at Cony High in the class of 949.

Pont An i Washington, D. C Great Lakes Ill Hea Mne Fein Cony High

Bath visitors, Ramsdell and friends call on Brigham's Cove

Mr and Mrs Malcolm Rams dell of Monmouth visited Bath friends on Sunday. Mrs Mary Ingham Mrs George Melzard and Mrs George Darrah spent Saturday with Mr and Mrs Albert Pinkham at their cottage at Brighams Cove and called on Mrs Everett Stilphen during the visit.

Malcolm Ramsdell Monmouth Bath Mary Ingham George Melzard George Darrah Albert Pinkham Brigham’s Cove Everett Stilphen

Pratt Couple Sails on Viking Sunday Afternoon

Mr and Mrs Ralph Pratt of Elm Street were among passengers taking the sail on the Viking Sunday afternoon in a local outing.

Ralph Pratt Elm Street

Mayer Visit at Beacon Street Home

Mr and Mrs Richard Mayer of Wellesley Massachusetts arrived at the home of Mrs Mayers parents Rev and Mrs M A Gordon on Beacon Street Sunday evening Mrs Mayer will pass several days with her parents Eugene E Herrin of West Bath is spending a week with his cousins Kenneth and Jimmy Herrin of Canaan

Richard Mayer Wellesley Mass Eugene E. Herrin West Bath Kenneth and Jimmy Herrin Canaan

Brewer Couple Hosts Over Weekend Visit

Mr and Mrs Harlan Snowman of Brewer were guests of Mr and Mrs Arthur J Johnson of Valley Road over the weekend.

Harlan Snowman Brewer Arthur J. Johnson Valley Road

Guests of Connorshost Bangor Weekend

Guests of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Connors of Denny road over the weekend included Mrs. Connors mother Mrs. Bert Thomas Miss Patricia Shepard and Mr and Mrs Norman Bowker and daughter Patricia all of Ban gor.

Albert Connors Denny Road Connors Bert Thomas Patricia Shepard Norman Bowker Patricia Bangor

Freeman and Hall Visit Meadowbrook by Boat

Emery Freeman and James Hall of Foster's Point called on friends at Meadowbrook on Sunday. They made the trip by boat.

Emery Freeman James Hall Foster's Point Meadowbrook

Newlywed Appletons Return to Springfield Home

Mr and Mrs Julius Appleton return to their Springfield Massachusetts home after visiting Mrs Edmund Briggs on Center street over the weekend.

Julius Appleton Springfield Mass

Charles Rhein Visits Bath During Weekend Stopover

Former Bath police officer Charles Rhein, now employed in mont, spent the weekend in Bath visiting friends. Rhein is identified by hometown and current job context.

Charles Rhein Bath Rhein Mont

Family notices from Old Orchard Beach and Meadow Brook

Mrs. Mary Stover of Fremont Street and her daughters Betty Judy and Delores Trask spent Sunday at Old Orchard Beach. Mr. and Mrs. Merrill Smallwood of South Hamilton Mass returned after a week with their niece Mrs. Dudley S Leavitt at Meadow Brook.

Mary Stover Fremont Street Betty Judy Thelma Delores Trask Old Orchard Beach Merrill Smallwood South Hamilton Mass Dudley S. Leavitt Meadowbrook

Sherman Family Visits Mrs Mullaney in Park Street

Mr and Mrs Paul Sherman and son Paul Jr of Boston arrived Saturday to spend several days with Mrs Catherine T Mullaney on Park Street.

Paul Sherman Paul, Jr Boston

Mrs McInnes Travels to Ocean Point for Two Weeks

Mrs John McInnes of Washington Street leaves on Monday for the Ocean Point House at Boothbay Harbor to spend two weeks. She is accompanied by Mr and Mrs Duncan McInnes.

John McInnes Washington Street Ocean Point House Boothbay Harbor Duncan McInnes

Elks Leader George Gallant Returns From National Convention

George Gallant Exalted Ruler of the Bath Lodge of Elks and Mrs Gallant returned from Cleveland Ohio where Mr Gallant was the Bath Lodge delegate at the National Elks Convention They rode the special New England Elks train visiting Niagra Falls and other points on the trip to and from Cleveland The Elks train tour highlighted the event with notable stops and sightseeing

George Gallant Bath Lodge of Elks Gallant Cleveland

Bath and Brunswick Women Visit Portland on Monday

Mrs. Howard Farr Mrs. Charles Benoit and Mrs. Leonard Smith of Bath along with Mrs. Edward Farr of Brunswick spent Monday in Portland for a visit.

Howard Farr Charles Benoit Leonard Smith Bath Edward Farr Brunswick Portland

Mrs Morang Hosts Card Club at Merrymeeting Bay

Mrs Earl Morang entertained her card club Friday evening at her Summer cottage a Knoll at Merrymeeting Bay with a hot dog roast and two tables of 63. First prize for the evening went to Mrs Beatrice Coombs and low went to Mrs Dorothy Pratt. Others present were Mrs Marie Berry Mrs Ruth Ames Mrs Doris Bates Mrs Margaret Lonn and Mrs Marguerite Cornish.

Earl Morang Merrymeeting Bay Beatrice ‘Coombs and Low Dorothy Pratt Marie Berry Ruth Ames Doris Bates Margaret Lonn Marguerite Cornish

Local Family Visit From Lynchburg Virginia

Mr and Mrs George E Sargent of Middle Street host Mrs Ernest Clay Shull and her daughter Joan from Iren don Virginia The Shulls daughter is a senior at a college in Lynchburg Virginia.

George E. Sargent Middle Street Ernest Clay Shull Joan Ilerndon Miss Shull Lynchburg, Va

Army recruiting office to interview WAC WAAF hopefuls

Corp. Cleta Kuhns of WAC will visit the local Army Recruiting Office Wednesday morning to interview candidates and acquaint local women with opportunities offered by enlistment in the WAC or WAAF.

Destroyer USS Herbert J. Thomas Returns From Med Cruise

Botterman, husband of Doris, serves aboard the destroyer USS Herbert J. Thomas which has undergone overhaul in the United States after six months in the Mediterranean. The crew visited Gibraltar, Istanbul, Turkey, Sicily, Taranto, Naples, Salonica, and Greece. Highlights included a Naples to Capri to Rome tour and an audience with Pope Pius XII. Commissioned May 29, 1945, the radar and anti aircraft long hull destroyer is now under repair.

Botterman Doris Zinofo Valley Road Herbert J. Thomas United States Mediterranean Gibraltar Istanbul Turkey Sicily Taranto Naple Italy Salonika Paraeus Kavalla Greece Naples Isle of Capri Rome Thomas

Miss Pauline Potter Leads Viking Sail to Boothbay

Miss Pauline Potter of 1 Wash burn street sails with Miss Eleanor Ferguson of 115 Middle street and Miss Elsie M Crocker of 1245 High street aboard the Viking to Boothbay on Tuesday. Frances Pelton McConnell, cousin of the late Andrew Mellon, summer guest of Mr and Mrs Shirvington in Georgetown, living in Marblehead Mass is a former newspaper woman and has written for national magazines. She currently hopes to find writing material.

Pauline Potter Washburn Street Eleanor Ferguson Middle Street Elsie M. Crocker High Street Boothbay Frances Pelton McConnell Andrew W. Mellon Great Britain

Donald C Alexander Visiting Grandparents in Camden

Donald C Alexander of Camden is spending a month with his grandparents Mr and Mrs Fred Merchant at 40 Meadow Way.

Donald C. Alexander Camden Fred Merchant Meadow Way

Ginns Visit Relatives in Maine Ahead of Week

Mr and Mrs Joseph Ginn of Falmouth Foreside visited Mrs Phyllis Mason and grandmother Mrs Charlotte Wyman on Edwards street Monday during a family visit in Maine.

Joseph Ginn Falmouth Ginn Phyllis Mason Charlotte Wyman Edwards Street

Visiting families gather in Old Orchard area

Mr and Mrs Harold Safford and daughters Peggy and Joan and Miss Sally Freeman are visiting in Old Orchard today. Mrs Florence Jenkins entertained relatives and friends Sunday evening with a buffet supper. Present were Mr and Mrs Gilbert Hathorn and son Everett of Woolwich, Mr and Mrs Burleigh McKay and daughters Jean and Carolyn of Adams court, and Ivan Jenkins of the State Bridge Construction Department Augusta home for the weekend. Mr Jenkins’ present headquarters are in Biddeford.

Harold Safford Peggy Joan Sally Freeman Old Orchard Florence Jenkins Noble Avenue Gilbert Hathorn Everett Woolwich Burleigh McKay Jean and Carolyn Adams Court Ivan Jenkins State Bridge Construction Department Augusta Mr. Jenkins Biddeford

Frazier Haines and Earl Haines Return Home

Frazier Haines and Earl Haines of North Bath returned to their homes after completing employment at Limestone.

Frazier Haines Earl Haines North Bath Limestone

Hospital Admission After Axe Injury At Water Street

Eugene Sirois of 247 Water Street was admitted to Memorial Hospital Monday for leg injuries sustained in an axe incident. Friends report he appreciates support from well wishers.

Eugene Sirois Waterstreet Memorial Hospital

Augusta couple guests of Mrs Doris Tobey

Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Buttrick of Augusta are staying two weeks at the Willow home of Mrs. Doris Tobey, the aunt of Mr. Buttrick.

Bruce Buttrick Augusta Mr. Buttrick Doris Tobey Willow Street

McDaniels Welcome Son Robert Wayne Jr at Memorial

Mr and Mrs Robert W McDaniels of Washington Street welcomed a six pound son named Robert Wayne McDaniels Jr born Tuesday at 5 30 pm at Memorial hospital. Mrs McDaniels is formerly Miss Margaret Strack.

Robert W. McDaniels Washington Street Memorial Hospital Robert Wayne McDaniels, Jr McDaniels Margaret Strack

James Haines Leaves for France from Virginia

James Haines son of Frazier Haines departs on Monday to board a boat in Virginia bound for France where he plans to reside for an extended period.

James Haines Frazier Haines Virginia France

Family Visits From Washburn and Camden

Mrs Richard P Burke and daughter Suzanne of Washburn are visiting Mrs Burke’s parents Mr and Mrs Hiram T Stevens on Middle Street for several weeks. Later Mr Burke will join them for vacation. Also Mrs Fred Merchant of Meadow Way spent the weekend in Camden with Mrs Annette Ryan and her son Earl.

Richard P. Burke Suzanne, Washburn Fred Merchant Meadow Way Camden Annette Ryan Earl

Bailey couple announce Bertha Louise Bailey engagement

Mr and Mrs Chester W Bailey of North Bath announce the engagement of their daughter Bertha Louise to Arthur Bruce Stilphen son of Mrs Arthur B and the late Mr Stilphen of Bath.

Chester W. Bailey North Bath Bertha Louise Arthur Bruce Stilphen Arthur B Mr. Stilphen Bath

Huntington visitors arrive for Morse family visit

Mrs. John Reevy and daughter Ann from Huntington West Virginia arrived Sunday to visit Mrs. Reevy’s parents Mr. and Mrs. Horace Morse of Oak Street.

John Reevy Ann Huntington, W. Va

Miss Jeanette York Starts Two Week Vacation From Shaw's

Miss Jeanette York of Green Street began a two week vacation today from her duties as clerk at Shaw's Bookstore. She plans to spend time at Candys Harbor and Embden Lake during the break. Mr. and Mrs. Loyal Sewall are spending a few days in Manchester Massachusetts as guests of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Percy of New York.

Jeanette York Greenstret Shaw's Loyal Sewall Manchester Mass Donald Percy New York Laughing Loon WCA Little Ossipee Lake East Waterboro Bath Leilani Cahill Patty Parks Sallie Lane Sewall Amelia Mitchell Joan Shaw Red Cross Sallie Sewall

Sergeant Niles Weds Leave Visit in Louisville?

Sgt. Ralph Niles U.S.A. returns to Louisville Kentucky after a leave spent with his father Judson G. Niles and Mrs. Niles at Brigham's Cove cottage.

Ralph Niles U.S.A Louisville, Ky Judson G. Niles

Dinner guests visit Miss Anne Kimball in Lincoln Street

Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Noyes of Dobbs Ferry New York and Mr. and Mrs. Arthur C Shorey of Bridgton were dinner guests of Miss Anne Kimball at 138 Lincoln Street last week.

Sidney Noyes Dobbs Ferry N. Y Arthur C. Shorey Bridgton Anne Kimball Lincoln i Street

Bath area notes from 65 Center street to Popham Beach

Local column covers carpentry at 65 Center street formerly Candy Bar, demolition at 72 Washington street and Union street property, and King street site prep for Bath Iron Works expansion. Also reports on a new Bay Point boating project, Arrowsic bridge rumors, a 12 foot Nash speedboat, youth camp news, Quarrington court recorders, and a Beach picnic with 100 children.

Center Street Washington Street Iron Works Bath Iron Works Corp Union Street Stanley Turner King Street Turner

Bath Chamber Promotes City Yet Faces Doctor Shortage

A Bath bulletin notes Dr E M Fuller III leaves Bath to study anaesthesiology at Hartford hospital leaving Bath without a Dr Fuller. Marion Westermeyer expected July 20 to take over the practice as the town weighs Harbor View House site changes and Bath Iron Works parking plans. The piece recalls Bath’s yachting boosts from 1947 and suggests surplus funds could finance a yacht basin though bond issues for Huse school remain.

Ethemo Fuller M. Fuller, III Bath Hartford Hospital Hartford Bath Iron Works Marion W. Westermeyer Chamber of Commerce Bath Fuel Co Maine Glen Cove L. IL Boothbay Harbor Cit Huse School

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