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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jul 23, 1953

Page

6

Bath society notes span summer plans and visits

Bath residents share plans to establish summer headquarters in Bath. Several locals visit, host, or travel from Bath including Mrs J Parke Allen, Mrs Herbert Lermond, and Mr and Mrs Cecil Fuller. Mount Spurr eruption photos reach Bath, while Walter joins Alaska air base band. Capt and Mrs Hitchcock report music opportunities in Holland during summer festivals.

Cecil L. Fullerton Huse Street Fairbanks Alaska Daily News- Miner America Mt. Spurr Anchorage Walter 592Nd Air Force Band Allison Field Air Base Russell S. Hitchcock Holland Hague Norway

Bath Area Residents Make Summer Social Roundup

Somerset Place hosts Henry T. B. Lee family at North Edgecomb on the Sheepscot river. Nichol s of Westfield New Jersey visit Bath relatives and call on Edward C. Clary in Robinhood. Various Bath residents receive guests and announce births as local life unfolds.

Henry T. B. Leeman Somerset Place North Edgecomb Sheepscot River Francis A. Nichols Ann Herbert Westfield N. J Bath Mildred G. Nichols Middle Street Miss Nichols Robinhood Edward C. Clary

Local Hartford Visitors Stay with Friends on Route North

Mr and Mrs Francis R Hamblett of Hartford Conn were overnight guests of Mr Hamblett and wife, en route to Nova Scotia to visit Wien and see scenic and national points. Mrs Haze Noble and granddaughter Carol Ann McLellan of Calais are guests of Mrs Noble's daughter and husband Mr and Mrs Russell Merchant of Highland Street.

Francis R. Hamblett Hartford, Conn Mrblett Edward B. Hamblett Tt Street Nova Scotia Wien Haze Noble Carol Ann McLellan Calais

Armstrong sisters return from ten day visit

Misses Sandra and Karen Armstrong daughters of Dr and Mrs Sherwood Armstrong have returned home after a ten day visit with their aunt and uncle Mr and Mrs Fred Pinkham and with Mrs Orange of Mechanic Street.

Sandra Karen Armstrong Pod Sherwood Armstrong Fred Pinkham Orange Echanic Street

Larrabee Family Vacation At New Meadows Cottage

Mr and Mrs Walter Larrabee and sons David and Joseph of Topsham are at their cottage on the New Meadows for the Sum.

Walter Larrabee David and Joseph Topsham New Meadows

Rochester trio visits Grove Street hosts in New Hampshire

Mrs Percival H Safford of Rochester New Hampshire and her sister Miss Frances Weeks of Boston were guests recently of their sister and husband Mr and Mrs Irving Trufant on Grove Street.

Percival H. Safford Rochester N. H Frances Weeks Boston Irving Trufant Grove Street

Mrs Woodbury Visits Camp Winona Family in Denmark

Mrs. Stephen T. Woodbury of Lunenburg Mass visits her husband councilor and their son Ted at Camp Winona in Denmark. Mrs Woodbury and Mrs Smith of Middle Street plan to drive to Denmark today to see them.

Stephen T. Woodbury Lunenburg Mass Edward B. Smith Middle Street Camp Winona Denmark Woodbury Ted

Mrs Carter and family on visit to North Harpswell

Mrs Harold Carter and daughters Claudia and Penelope of North Street are visiting North Harpswell with Mrs Linwood Carr while Mr Carr, recently treated at Memorial hospital, will travel to Portland Sunday for surgery at the Maine General hospital.

Harold Carter Claudia Penelope North Street North Harpswell

Local notices reflect marriages visits and travel plans

The message records military families and locals with two marriages two home visits and several trips. Robert Laferriere returns from Germany for a furlough with his wife at her parents home. Dolores Chamberland plans wedding to Charles Burgess Jr. in August. Various relatives travel between Bath Portland Boston and Nova Scotia with trips to Quebec and St John New Brunswick.

Mrs Nellie Hunt Visit Notice at Davis Farm West Bath

Mrs Nellie Hunt a guest of Mrs William Pipe Washington street has been visiting Mr and Mrs Warren K Davis at their farm in West Bath during her stay.

Nellie Hunt William Pipe Washington Street Warren K. Davis West Bath

McGinnis Family Returns From Bay Point Visit

Mr and Mrs James McGinnis of West Somerville Massachusetts have returned home after visiting Mrs McGinnis sisters and their husbands. Also noted are Mr and Mrs Fenton I Moore of Cherry Street Mr and Mrs Earl Coombs of Arrowsie and Mr and Mrs Madison Moore of Cape Elizabeth who spent time at a summer home at Bay Point.

James McGinnis West Somerville Mass

Social notes from Bath and surrounding towns

Names and movements of residents visiting relatives and taking vacations across Bath Center and nearby areas. Guests include Miss Yenhemn Webster visiting from Buffalo, Mrs Lena Douglas Donnell ill at home, Mr and Mrs Ernest Smith and Mr and Mrs Kenneth Hagberg visiting Bath residents, and many others traveling to Florida New York and Maine for summer stays and weddings.

Lena Douglas Donnell Center Street

Vacation notices and visits from Midland area families

Mrs Brewster G Sedgwick and daughters Gail and Dianne visit Mrs Ralph O Dale in Birmingham Michigan. Dr and Mrs Sedgwick and the girls spent early July at Stoddard Lake New Hampshire. Mr and Mrs H F Beight and sons Donald and Bill returned from a week long motor trip to Canghe and the White Mountains. Mr Boight serves in the U S Navy stationed at Brunswick Naval Air Station. Mr and Mrs Madison Moore and son Madison Jr of Cape Elizabeth spend summer at their Point cottage while Mr Moore commutes to Portland. Mrs Willard McLain of Granite Street vacationing at Mrs Olney C Perry's South Harpswell home entertained Wesley Methodist friends July 15. Attendees included Mrs Merle Niles Mrs Elnora Oliver Miss Nellie Follett Mrs Charles Howe Mrs Mark King and Mrs Winnie Downing. Roger Pierce of Park Street spent time at Shine shop during his annual vacation.

Brewster G. Sedgwick Gail Dianne Birmingham Mich Sedgwick Ralph O. Dale Middle Street Stoddard Lake H. F. Beight Donald Bill Heath Lane Canghe White Mountains Boight U. S. Navy Brunswick Naval Air Station Madison Moore Madison, Jr Cape Elizabeth Point Mr. Moore Portland Willard McLain Granite Street Olney C. Perry South Harpswell Wesley Methodist Church Perry Merle Niles Elnora Oliver Nellie Follett Charles Howe Mark King Winnie Downing

Patten Family Ties Highlight Arrowsic Connections

The report traces the Patten family holdings and residences in Arrowsic and nearby towns, naming homes formerly owned by James Patten, George F. Patten, and Harry Patten, with mentions of relatives and guests including the Dyer and Moore families from Massachusetts and New York visitors during a summer stay. It also notes the birth of Ronald Leigh Collins on July 6 at Memorial Hospital, with Ruth Clark as his mother.

Town Folks Take Summer Travels to Nearby Spots

Mr and Mrs George Bertrand of 701 Washington return from a motor trip to Fort Worth Texas to visit daughter and family Mrs Niams. Richard Darling son of Mr aridere Darling visits Conn Hiner Raymond for two weeks. Mr and Mrs Clyde MacKinnon of Middle street are on a two week vacation to Yar ie ie Seeeee. Mr and Mrs Alvin E Morten of Rumford spend a few days with Mr and Mrs diley S Leavitt at Meadowbrook cottage. Mrs Wilbur Fowden and three children of Falls Church Md visit Mr and Mrs John Grindell West Bath. Lt Comdr Fowden will join later. The Fowdens left Bath over a year ago while Lt Comdr Fowden served at the naval office at Bath Iron Works. Mr and Mrs Clifton Legard of Middle street return from a weekend motor trip into Canada. Sanford B Nickerson Park street Martin Anderson Cumberland and Harold E Treworgy Brunswick return from a two week cruise down the Maine coast to Mount Desert aboard Mr Treworgy’s sailing vessel. Weather and stops reported along the coast. Mr and Mrs Lawrence Sprague and son Gil spend July at their cottage Bremen. Mr and Mrs Maurice Puffer and daughter Ruth 7 Dummer street spend 10 days in Clintwood Va with Mrs Puffer’s family. Mrs Ruth Puffer’s mother keeps house for them and cares for their other two children Rose mary and Maurice. Mrs Herman Morse of Harpswell Center submitted to visit with Mr and Mrs Bowen Torrey who left Monday for Boston. Navy personnel at the BIW noted among guests.

Wilbur Fowden Falls Church Visi John Grindell West Bath Comdr Fowden Fowdens Bath Comdr. Fowden Naval Office Bath Iron Works Sanford B. Nickerson Park Street Martin Anderson Cumberland Harold E. Treworgy Brunswick Maine Mount Desert Mr. Treworgy Maurice Puffer Ruth Dummer Street Clintwood

Frances Vaillancourt Enjoys Spring Vacation During Cousin's Fort Fairfield Wedding

Miss Frances Vaillancourt of West Bath enjoys a spring day vacation while attending her cousin's wedding in Fort Fairfield.

Frances Vaillancourt West Bath iFort Fairfield

Boros and Buck duel at Bath Golf Club in Maine

Former U S Open champion Julius Boros of Pinon 3 Cn and Bath dentist Dr Leon Buck battled in a best ball match with Hank Mercer and Dr Francis Winchenbach. Buck fired a blistering 32 on the back nine to match Boros par for the day 70. Mercer helped with a 68 in four-ball play while Winchenbach posted 74. Boros later shot seven straight birdies at Belgrade Lakes for a 52 front/back total May 24.

Julius Boros Pinon Bone Bath Country Links Bath Leon Buck Boros North Carolina Maine Poland Hank Mercer Buck Francis Winchenbach Bridgeport Bathman Mercer Winchenbach Turday Boros Belgrade Lakes Belgrade Mertver Bach

Federal Reserve and Inflation Control in Postwar Economy

The piece discusses Fed policy shifts since World War II, including the 1951 bond-market accord, the impact of inflation fears, and the move toward restraint through higher bank reserves and stricter credit control under later administrations. It notes the roles of Treasury officials and the need to curb inflation via money-supply management.

Cai Ie Ig Frase Boren Seanad Eral Treasury Securities Treasury Federal Reserve U. S Federal Reserve Board Dow Federal Seiucing Humphrey Treasury Burgess Fed

Inflationary Pressures Threaten Budget And Credit

The document outlines inflationary forces and the need to conserve reserves while supporting financing. It suggests a possible business downturn as a balanced budget approaches and notes authorities may ease credit if inflation abates. It calls for careful balance between financing needs and inflation risk.

Day Camp Swimmers Progress at Sebasco Beach

At Sebasco YMCA Day Camp twenty eight non swimmers completed nine elementary swimming stunts under instructors Haines Arsenault and MacKenzie. They learned head submersion eye opening floating kicking and dog paddle before entering deep water.

YMCA Sebasco Joseph Haines Bobby Arsenault Don MacKenzie Ymca Minnow, Fish, Flying Fish Shark Clubs Norman Sinibaldi Ettore Sinibaldi Washington Street

Saturday closings eyed for two county offices

The Register of Deeds and Register of Probate may close on Saturdays for four summer months starting Aug 8 under a new state law. County commissioners will decide department by department. Clerk of Courts and municipal court excluded.

Register of Deeds Register of Probate County Court House Hiram T. Stevens Lillian Heald Loring D. Small Small Sa Clerk of Courts

Small fire at Bath Daily Times plant disrupts printing

A Tuesday afternoon fire at about 4 30 damaged wiring in the Bath Daily Times plant and knocked out the stereotyping department. Repairs will take several days with the plant likely producing only news and ads limited in the interim.

Bath Dai Times Times Brune Ord Wises Servie St Titoee Coals Cain Arriv Bane

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John Parke Alle J. H. Mil Garden Street Herbert Lermond of Wiscasset Dave Gagne Chamberlain Avenue Brunswich Hospital Skippy Alex St. Pierre Sagadahoc Ferry Gagne Viola Arsenault Union Street Sylvia Langlais Office Drive Memorial Fal Helen Bessie White New York City Edward Smith Minniete Edward Daley Camden Clarence W. Morse Sadie Armstrong Edna Mae William D. Hill Wes W. Prton Hill John Parke Allen Melvin Henderson Jamesne Cynthia Sewall William Spann Baton Rouge Christopher Stancliffe Hurst Small Point Ward Weller Wellesley, Mass Nequasset Woolwich Raymond J. Kelley James Kelley Mansfield Avenue New Canaan Edith M. Amberhind Lizzie E. Martin Mortimer Fay Edward Michael Patricia Lynn Fay Joseph Coughran Crescent Street Mr. Fay Edward Fay Malden Dorothy Thompson Fred H. Thompson, Jr Meadowway Edward Conrad Philadelphia Alonzo G. Fisher North Vassalboro Joseph Goldman Harold P. Small Kathleen Morgan Francis L. Morgan Danbury, Conn Raymond Hart W. Dayton Hill Wellesley Eee Abbott Mary Ann Harold M. Peaslee New Britain Conn Wilmer I. Voorhees Bedford Street Peaslee Landers, Frary & Clark Lewis H. Hyde Polly, Jane Hunty Winchester Hon Arthur Sewall Joseph O. Purdue Winter Street Church New Bedford Hospital South Dartmouth South Dartmouth Congregational Church Arnold Bibber Mrs. C. Bruce Wright Pfe Robert Laferriere U.S.A William A. Brown High Street Mabel Chase Plymouth Eugene Sprague Richardson Street Frederick J. Wonsor Oliver Street Dolores Chamberland J. D. Chamberland Page Street Miss Chamberland Charles L. Burgess, Jr Charles L. Burgess Floral Street E. Everett, Pierce Pearl Street Saguernay Quebec St. John, N. B Roberta Lait New England Tel. & Tel Bluff Road William Rogers Bruce Chestnut Hill Rogers Walter Rogers Hart Marilyn Hart Arthur Miller Brooklyn, N. Y Mr. Miller Robert Levine Meadow Wai Ing Walker John Sampson the Times Composing Room William Edward Hale Miami Valley Hospital Dayton Ohio William E. Hale Hale Barbara Cooke John F. Cooke David Friedman Edward P. Neill Green Street Herbert G. Keating Keating Lieut. Keating Francis Vaillancourt Joseph Andrew Frances Fort Fairfield Elie Godbout Oliver Lenan Patricia Josselyn Augusta Harland E. Boynton Quaker Point Harold Hanson Eldorado Springs New England Mr. Hanson Clara Hanson Lof W. Way Ernest Smith Miami Beach Fla Kenneth Hagberg New London George Bertrand Smith Woolworth Edward McLennan Carmelita Hialeah, Fla Ruth Strack Robert McDaniels Harold Tobey Willow Street Vivian E. Clark Barbara Luke William James Walker East Boothbay Fred Osgood Cynthia E. W. Osgood Roger Luke Delmar Bates Snowpark Loring R. Addison Cambridge Advanced Administrative Institutes Harvard Graduate School of Business Administration Everett G. It Hyde Sabine Gertrude Libby Areana Clayton Bailey Greenville Fred Raymond Donna Mary Elaine Diane Dorr Springs, Md Nimard Fifield Bailey R. N Bath Memorial Hospital Everett Peaslee Damariscotta Mills George Boynton Gerald Street Roger Pierce Hye Windlne F. B. Nichols Front North Streets Northstreet Warren E. Kershner Claude Dyer Kenneth R. Vail Saugus Mr. Vail Lawrence R. Vail Stephen Collins Memorial Hospital Ronald Leigh Collins Ruth Clark Clarence B. Clark Oak Street Wilbur B. Skinner Watertown Washington Fort Worth Texas Niams Richard Darling Mr. Aridere Darling Hiner Raymond Clyde MacKinnon Yarie Ie Alvin E. Mortenson Rumford Diley S. Leavitt Meadowbrook Clifton Legard Roxanne Brian Canada Lawrence Sprague Gil Bremen Herman Morse Harpswell Center Bowen Torrey Navy Dr. Leon Buck Par Annual Meeting Bath Savings Sebasco Beach
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