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Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jul 25, 1957

Page

2

Towne Family Plans Popham Day Anniversary Visit

Mrs Albert Towne and daughter Miss Janice Towne returned to Waltham Massachusetts after a week at their Popham Beach summer home. They will return to Popham in August for Popham Day commemorating the 350th anniversary of the Virginia of Sagadahoc. Mrs Leonard F Wetherbee travels to New York for the Dance Educators of America session. Mr and Mrs Charles Wood and daughter Sallyann visit Washington DC with Mr and Mrs Charles Wood Jr of Rochester New York. they tour the Senate White House Smithsonian Lincoln Memorial zoo and Jefferson Memorial before staying a few days in Bath.

Albert Towne Janice Towne Waltham, Mass Popham Beach Towne Sabine Point Atkins Bay Virginia Sagadahoc Popham North America Charles Wood Sallyann Cato Avenue Washington, D. C Charles Wood, Jr Rochester N. Y Senate White House Smithsonian Institute Lincoln Memorial The Zoo Jefferson Memorial Wood, Jr Bath Madison Moore Cape Elizabeth Bay Point Williams Bros Portland

Fairchild to head Monmouth Academy this Fall

Mr and Mrs Thomas L Fairchild and four children will move from Gorham to Monmouth in August as he assumes the headmaster post at Monmouth Academy this fall. He was previously principal of Limington Academy. Mrs Fairchild is the former Alice Dennison of Bath.

Thomas L. Fairchild Toby Ruth Billy Rickey Laurie Gorham Monmouth Fairchild Monmouth Academy Limington Academy Limington Alice Dennison This City William W. Dennison Green Street

Fireman Green Returns to Duty at Central Station

Millard A. Green of 11 Dummer street resumed duties at Central Fire Station Monday after convalescing from burns sustained in a broad fire on June 27. Green is driver of Engine 2, while Mr and Mrs Dennis Murphy of Long Island New York are spending the summer at Popham Beach. Murphy, former Morse High School teacher and athletic coach, is golf pro at Schasco Estates.

Millard A. Green Dummerstreet Central Fire Station Burns Green Dennis Murphy Long Island, N. Y Popham Beach Murphy Morse High School Schasco Estates

Mrs Wellington A Moore Weekend Visit To Camden

Mrs Wellington A Moore of Weks Street left Thursday for a weekend visit with friends in Camden.

Wellington A. Moore Weks Street Camden

Local FLint Couple Visit Sebago Kin in Vacation

Mr and Mrs R L Chatman of Flint Michigan spent a few days last week at Sebago as guests of Mrs Chatmans brothers and their families Dr and Mrs Joseph I Smith of 940 Washington Street and Dr and Mrs Jacob Smith of 709 High Street.

R. L. Chatman Flint, Mich Sebago

Mr and Mrs George Phillips Visit With Mrs Harriet Howard

Mr and Mrs George Phillips of Providence Rhode Island made a recent visit to Mrs Harriet Howard located at 65 High Street during which social calls and greetings were exchanged.

George Phillips Providence, R. I Harriet Howard 65 High Street

Hunter Return Home After Visit With Kin in Benton

Robert Hunter, son of Mr and Mrs Stanley R Hunter of the old Brunswick road, has returned home after a 10 day visit with his uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs Samuel Hunter of Benton. Mr and Mrs Bernard Varnum of 17 Bowmart street hosted Thursday evening guests including their daughter and her husband Mr and Mrs George S Barry of South Portland and Mr Varnum’s sister and her husband Mr and Mrs Harry Macombe of Castine.

Robert Hunter Stanley R. Hunter Old Brunswick Road Samuel Hunter Benton Bernard Varnum Bowmart Street George S. Barry South Portland Mr. Varnum Harry Macombe Castine

Mrs Clinton Fleming attends Gideon convention in Minneapolis

Mrs Clinton A Fleming of 17 Andrews road leaves Saturday for Minneapolis Minnesota to attend a week long International Gideon convention where she serves as president of the State Gideon's auxiliary and is a delegate accompanied by Mrs Robert Nichols of Kennebunk state chaplain of the auxiliary. Eugene Metcalf of East Brunswick enters Brunswick hospital for surgery. Mrs William Elliott and Mrs William Sanford of West Bath host a luncheon and garden party for Mr Elliott's sister Mrs Norris Smith of Mattapan Massachusetts and Sebago Lake also for Mrs Evelyn Kilpatrick and Mrs Lawrence Duffy of Dorchester Massachusetts. Mrs Katherine Dougherty and five children of Tuscarora Pennsylvania visit with Mrs Dougherty's mother Mrs Gertrude McAllister. Mrs Stanley R Hunter and daughter Ruth Even return home after a 10 day visit in New York with Mr Hunter's sisters Mrs Russell Ross and Mr Ross of Roslyn Long Island and Mrs Christine Farbush of Hewlett. They saw Billy Graham at Yankee Stadium.

Clinton A. Fleming Andrews Road Minneapolis Minn Fleming Gideon's Auxiliary Robert Nichols Kennebunk William Elliot William Sanford West Bath Stanley R. Hunter Ruth New York Mr. Hunter Russell Ross Mr. Ross Roslyn Long Island Christine Farbush Hewlett Billy Graham Yankee Stadium

Burgess and Perkins Family at Popham Beach

Mr and Mrs John Burgess and Mr and Mrs Leroy Perkins and children Jane Ellen and Dennis, all of this city, are passing the month of July at Popham Beach.

John Burgess Leroy Perkins Jane Ellen Dennis Popham Beach

P T A Summer Institute Attendees At University Of Maine

Mrs Daniel Matter and Mrs Joseph I Smith of Bath attended the two day P T A Summer institute at the University of Maine this weekend. Miss Susan Grevers, employed in Kittery for the Summer, visited Bath on Monday with Mrs William A Grevers at 1155 Washington Street.

Daniel Matter Joseph I. Smith Bath University of Maine Susan Grevers Kittery William A. Grevers Washington Street

Carter couple to settle in Topsham after military service

Mr and Mrs Harold Carter arrive in Maine from Blytheville Arkansas where he served in the Air Force. They plan to make their home in Topsham. Mrs Carter is Marion Day daughter of Mr and Mrs Perley Day of Bath Street. Marriage intentions filed by George Ganglfinger Jr of Cicero Illinois and Linda J Bailey daughter of Bernard Bailey of Woolwich.

Harold Carter Maine Blytheville Ark George Ganglfinger, Jr George Ganglfinger Cicero, Ill Linda J. Bailey Bernard Bailey Woolwich

Mrs Rodney and Daughters Visit Nephew at Crescent Beach

Mrs Alice Rodney and her two daughters Mary and Delie from Tower circle were Friday guests of her nephew Robert Howe Jr at Crescent Beach Dam ariscotta.

Alice Rodney Mary Delie Tower Circle Robert Howe, Jr Crescent Beach Damariscotta

Creamers Return After Week in Roselle Park Visit

Mr and Mrs John Creamer return to Roselle Park New Jersey after a week visiting Sabino cottage hosts Mr and Mrs Albert DiCesare and Mrs Henry Cotteau on Washington street.

John Creamer Johnnie Beverly Roselle Park N. J Mr. Albert DiCesare Henry Cotteau Washington Street

Tapleys of Ellsworth Visit Bath Area

Mr and Mrs Oliver Tapley of Ellsworth former Bath residents were local visitors recently, stopping to see friends and enjoy a brief stay in the city.

Oliver Tapley Ellsworth Bath

East Lansing Families Visit Spear at Popham Beach

Mrs Walter Reid and her sons Brian Bruce Russell and Harvey from East Lansing Michigan, join Mrs Paul Brenner and son Charles from Lima Ohio for a two week visit with Mr and Mrs Allan Spear at their cottage on Popham Beach.

Walter Reid Brian, Bruce, Russell Harvey East Lansing Mich Paul Brenner Charles Lima Ohio Allan Spear Popham Beach

Thompson Daughters Visit Freeman Family at Sunnyside Farm

Cindy and Candy Thompson daughters of Mr and Mrs Robert Thompson of Prairie Village Kansas arrived last week for a visit with their grandparents Mr and Mrs Harold E Freeman at Sunnyside Farm East Brunswick. Mrs Thompson will arrive later for a two week stay.

Cindy Candy Thompson Robert Thompson Prairie Village Kan Harold E. Freeman Sunnyside Farm East Brunswick Thompson

Turcotte Undergoes Surgery At New England Deaconess Hospital

Alphonse H. Turcotte of Washington Street is a patient at Massachusetts New England Deaconess Hospital in Boston where he submitted to surgery on Friday. His address is Room D 421.

Alphonse H. Turcotte Washington Street Deaconess Hospital Boston New England Deaconess Hospital Mass

Mrs Pauline Nickerson visits Brockton sister trio

Mrs Arthur Perrault of Brockton Massachusetts arrived this week for a few days visit with her sister Mrs L Blair Bailey and Mrs Bailey at their home on Academy street Mrs Perrault is the former Pauline Nickerson of this city.

Arthur Perrault Brockton Mass

Cahill Family Returns From Visit On Andrews Road

Mrs. Charles H. Cahill Jr. and her son Bradley, of Andrews Road, have returned from a few days visit with Mrs. Cahill’s brother Stanley B. Wallace and family.

Charles H. Cahill, Jr Bradley Andrews Road

Owen Family Visits Popham Beach for Maine Tour

Mr and Mrs Edward H Owen and family of Malvin Pa arrived last weekend to spend a week at Popham Beach and will visit relatives while here They plan to tour Maine for the remainder of their vacation.

Edward H. Owen Malvin Popham Beach Maine

Gill Family Heads to Virginia After Woolwich Visit

Lt and Mrs Christopher Gill and their son Chris departed Friday morning for Norfolk Virginia after spending 10 days at the Woolwich Summer home of his parents Mr and Mrs C J Gill.

Christopher Gill Chris Norfolk Woolwich C. J. Gill

Wedding Ties For Clark Caverly Couple In Bath

Miss Lardina P Caverly daughter of Dr and Mrs Her pesto P Caverly of 702 Washington Street and Lt Davis L Clark US Navy were married Saturday at 7pm at a Brunswick venue. The reception hosted 33 relatives and wedding party members with guests Johanna and Nancy Pillsbury and extended Clark Sewall and Wood families in attendance.

J. Harry Clark Selinsgrove The Eagle Brunswick Lardina Caverly Herpesto P Caverly Washington Street Davis L. Clark U. S. Navy

Hunter and Owen Families Travel for Visits and Trips

Mr and Mrs Stanley R Hunter and family from Brunswick road visited Benton to see his mother Vida Hunter and sister Mrs Russell Ross and family currently in Maine from New York. Mrs Harold S Avery Jr and children Lynn and Diane arrived from Reading Mass for a week at Seca Acrs Popham Beach. Mr and Mrs Maurice H Owen and family of 42 Robinson Lane will go to Saratoga Springs NY this week with Donna and Sally Flower daughters of Mr and Mrs Raymond Flower of Saratoga Springs who have been visiting here for three weeks.

Stanley R. Hunter Old Brunswick Road Benton Vida Hunter Russell Ross Ross Christine Farbush Maine New York Harold S. Avery, Jr Lynn Diane Reading Mass Seca Acr Popham Beach Maurice H. Owen Robinson Lane Saratoga Springs N. Y Donna Sally Flower Raymond Flower Paul Tourtillotte New Rochelle Ethel M. Turtillotte High Street Albert Towne Janice Waltham Norman Markham Gardiner Mr. Markham Rosalie Edward H. Owen Malvin Popham Owen Henry W. Owen Bath Harold S. Avery Sea Acres Raymond Jackson Dennis Barry Freeport Markham J. Walter McCourt Phippsburg Center Allan Spear Walter Reie Brian, Russell Bruce Harvey Lansing Mich Paul Brenner Charles Lima Ohio Grace Cushing Guy Crowley Crowely Miss Cushing Maurice Gott Somerville Morris Petlock Petlock Rubin Petlock Cottage Mifred Whittakerson John Patty Kathy

Bath visitors depart as Florida and New Hampshire ties shown

Mr and Mrs Harold McCutcheon of St Petersburg Fla who vacationed in Bath for a month stayed at the home of Mr and Mrs Lawrence Small of Pine street and left Monday on their return trip. Mr and Mrs T Everett Cooke and children Linda and John of Middle street passed Sunday at Lake Winnepesaukee NH visiting with Mr and Mrs Ronald Buffum and family. Mrs Alfred Bunker of Brunswick formerly resided on North street in Bath has gone to St Petersburg Fla for an extended visit with Mrs Emma Copeland Wight formerly of Bath who has a home in North Woolwich

Harold McCutcheon St. Petergsburg Fla Bath Lawrence Small Pine Street T. Everett Cooke Linda John Middle Street Lake Winnepesaukee, N. H Ronald Buffum Alfred Bunker Brunswick North Street St. Petersburg Emma Copeland Wight North Woolwich

Bath Women at Lakewood Attend Janus Play

Miss Paulyne Ouellette Miss Ethel Rogers and Miss Jeannette King of Bath spent the weekend at Lakewood in Skowhegan. They attended the Lakewood Theater production of the play Janus starring Joan Bennet during their visit.

Paulyne Ouellette Ethel Rogers Jeannette King of Bath Lakewood Skowhegan Janus Joan Bennet Lakewood Theater

Bowker Visiting From Florida With Bath Roots

Percy R Bowker a Bath native now living in St Petersburg Fla is visiting several days here with Alston Bowker of East Lane. He moved to Florida two years ago from Massachusetts where he lived for

Percy R. Bowker Bath St. Petersburg Fla Alston Bowker East Lane Mr. Bowker Florida Massachusetts

Mrs Herman Toothaker Mourned In Brunswick

Friends of Miss Hermin Toothaker Brunswick Grand Royal Matron of the Grand Order of the Amaranth and secretary of the local branch offer condolences on the passing of her mother Mrs Herman Toothaker Brunswick formation of a local obituary note noting family ties and community grief

Bath Hermin Toothaker Brunswick The Grand Order of the Amaranth Herman Toothaker

Bath driver returns after week’s vacation in West Bath

Robert D. Goodwin of Bath Bus Service resumes duties after a week away spent at his home on Foster's Point road, West Bath.

Robert D. Goodwin Bath Foster's Point Road West Bath

Elinor Johnstone Weds Robert Ferdon in Stonington

Mr and Mrs Arthur Sewall and relatives attend the Stonington Connecticut wedding of Miss Elinor Johnstone daughter of Mr and Mrs William Wilson Johnstone of Healy Alaska to Robert Edward Ferdon son of Mr and Mrs George Edward Ferdon of Nyack New York. A reception for the couple followed at the bride’s grandparents home.

Arthur Sewall Arthur Sewall 2d Bath Lowall F. Sewall Small Point Stonington, Conn Elinor Johnstone William Wilson Johnstone Healy Alaska Robert Edward Ferdon George Edward Ferdon Nyack N. Y St. Mary's Roman Catholic

Local residents report return from visits and vacations

Miss Mabel Clark of Dorchester and Mr and Mrs Timothy O Leary with children of Randolph returned home after visits with Mr and Mrs Warren R Munsey of 94 Court Street. Mrs Zypha Richardson of Bath and son Arthur visited Mrs Nellie Hatch of Kents Hill, and Edward F Cox resumed duties as Times city editor after vacation in St John New Brunswick and Bangor.

Mabel Clark Dorchester Mass Timothy O'Leary Randolph, Mass Warren R. Munsey 94 Court Street Zypha Richardson Bath Arthur Sewart, Tenn Edward F. Cox The Times Today St. John N. B Bangor

Birth of Sixth Child Brian Michael Jumper at Bath Memorial

Mr and Mrs Donald Jumper announce the birth of their sixth child, a son named Brian Michael, born Sunday morning at Bath Memorial Hospital.

Donald Jumper Bath Memorial Hospital Brian Michael

Local social notes on visitors from New Jersey and Massachusetts

Miss Carol Juechter of Demarest New Jersey visits Miss Joan H Shaw on North street and stays as guest during a vacation from Grover Cronin Inc a department store in Waltham Massachusetts.shaw is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Roscoe H Shaw and is taking a week off from duties at the department store.

Carol Juechter Demarest N. J Joan H. Shaw North Street Miss Shaw Roscoe H. Shaw Grover Cronin, Inc Waltham, Mass

Community Guests and Relatives Extend Summer Visits

Local families report extended visits and travel across states. Leonard and family return from Starkville after a month with the Hitchcocks. others vacation at Quaker Point and Ridgefield. Sally Grindel, memorial hospital patient. Ann Shields visits Augusta. several relatives visiting in Bath, Sydney, Lauraine Ohio, and Beachmont Massachusetts.

Bath area social notes and weekend travel

North Bath residents John DeGroot and Edmund Higgins traveled to Richmond by boat to watch the Kennebec River Marathon races. Mrs H W Rogers returned home after two weeks with relatives in Boothbay. she dislocated a shoulder Monday afternoon and was taken to Bath. Several residents report visits, illnesses, and weekend trips including Clarence Moore and daughter Janice in New Brunswick, Beverly Moore visiting Sebago Lake, and Arthur Temple Jr and family visiting Brunswick.

John DeGroot Rose Lee Higgins Gladyce Cothran Richmond Edmund Higgins H. W. Rogers Frank F. Chamberlain Boothbay Bath Memorial Hospital Clarence Seavey Clarence Moore Janice New Brunswick Beverly Moore Walter Moore Sebago Lake Sewall Pearson Hardings Bath Iron Works Charlotte Haines Royden Haines, Jr Raymond Kneeland Rooke Farm Vermont Arthur Temple, Jr Arthur Raymond Temple Brunswick Walter Arsenault Arthur King King Irene King Virginia

Personal Notes on Scouts and Summer Homes

Van Zant Wheeler and Fred Mad docks of Charon Conn arrived to spend the season at their West Point Summer home. John Harris son of Mr and Mrs dington New York attended the National Boy Scout Jamboree at Valley Forge with Bath ties. He is a junior at Madrid High School and grandson of Christopher Boyle Bath. James Tedford from Wad dington also attended the Jamboree, a Maine native from Island Falls. Both boys are Life Scouts.

van Zant Wheeler Fred Maddocks Charon Christopher Boyle North Street Bath Waddington James Tedford Maine Island Falls Life Scouts

Unity Circle Fair Opens at Mixing Bowl in Sebasco

The second Unity Circle Fair runs today 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Mixing Bowl Sebasco Lodge with aprons quilts crafts plants and home cooked foods for sale. Committees include Mrs John Rogers and Mrs Norman Dubie with bids for a new elementary school to be opened publicly July 30 at 7 30 p.m. Also upcoming events include a food sale August 10 at the Albert F Totman Library and local residents visiting family and friends in nearby towns.

Sebasco Lodge John Rogers Norman Dubie Thomas Totman Chester Wilson Stanley Perkins Town Hall Albert F. Totman The Christian Service Committee Eugene Winslow Unity Circle Orville O. Lozier Congregational Christian Conference Fred Howard South Portland Harold Seavey Connecticut Stanwood Gilman William Mapleton George Shepard Small Point Raymond Shepard Stoneham Mass

Dresden a town notes wedding and engagements montage

Miss Grace Loraine Blanchard and Frank Clarendon Goodwin wed at the Augusta Methodist Church. Beatrice Morrison and SP2 Albert Robbins announce their engagement. An Aug. 10 wedding is planned. Local residents report guests, summer visits, and community events including pond swimming lessons, house purchases, and travel mentions.

Grace’ Loraine Blanchard Frank Clarendon Goodwin Augusta Goodwin Boston Mass Dresden Mills Beatrice E. Morrison Albert Robbins Miss Morrison Samuel Morrison Chelsea Gardiner Robbins Leroy Robbins Dresden U. S. Army Swansea Herbert Lilly Dresden-Gardiner Road Raymond Perry Joseph Houdlette Reuben Gifford Somerville Cate Ray Cate Jennie Getchell Massachustis Wiscasset Alton Strout Scotia N. Y Leslie Bailey Wade Schnectady N. Y Hammilton Bailey Boothbay Charles Wade Monhegan David Schnell Providence R. I George Bailey Arthur Siegars West Dresden George Sanford, Jr U. S. Navy George Sanford Rosalie Sanford Sanford Maryland L. A. Bailey June Ellen Savage Earle Fender Howard Roger Waken Portland

Low Family Relocates to Birch Point Cottage

Mr and Mrs Percy Low move with Miss Ellen Low from 50 Granite Street to Birch Point for the season. Ellen Low, released from Bath Memorial hospital, joins parents at Birch Point and recovers from eye surgery.

Percy Low Granite Street Birch Point Ellen Low Bath Memorial Hospital

Parker Head Social Roundup Reflects Weekend Visits

Parker Head residents hosted and visited relatives this weekend. Guests included Mrs. Lester Beals and Glenn Beals, Frank Allen of Woburn, Nancy Ross marking her seventh birthday, and the Hunters with a summer home visit at Small Point. Also present were the Logans extended family, the Morongs, Emma Erickson and family, William Day of Ashburnham, and others at cottages from Old Orchard Beach to Damariscotta. Vacation plans and hospital absences colored the gatherings as friends shared meals and strolls around town.

Walter Cushing Lester Beals Glenn Frank Allen Woburn Mass Charles Blaisdell Nancy Ross Seymour Hunter Leslie Logan Hunter Boston Donald Logan Small Point William Day Ashburnham Logans Old Orchard Beach Lawrence Morong Frances Morong Chelsea Naval Hospital Chelsea Emma. Erickson Sandra Gladys Hodgkins Logan Cottage Emma_ Erickson Louise Hodgkins Old Orchard Fred Libby Damariscotta Libby B. I. W. Reemint Rodney Brewer Frederick Watson Bernard Wymann Frank Smith Cleaners Roper Lewis Bean Parker Head P Donald Charles Mary Ann Wyman Harry—Lewis Patty Ann Wyman Arthur Lear Harod Rogers Eugene Harrington

Bay Point Bird Nest and Summer Visitors

A catbird nests near Navajo Bay Point as four fledglings learn to forage on breadcrumbs and seeds while adults dart to catch insects. Seasonal visitors, including Ruth Norton and Barbara Swift of New York, stay at cottages in Bath and Unionville. Norton, a member of the American Museum of Natural History staff, hopes to visit Acadia National Park next week.

George Renaud Robert Stone Pamela Bailey Schenetcady N. Y Stone Cottage Harry Stone Lewiston Henry S. Keen Unionville Edward Simpson Bath Simpson Cottage Emery Rideout Island Park Louisa Howard Jack Swift Kathy John Peter Madison, Conn Swift Cottage Owen Richardson Nina Cummings

Pleasant coastal visits mark week end travels

Mr and Mrs Foster Fitzpa trick of Danforth left Monday for home after visiting Mr Fitzpatrick s sister and her husband Mr and Mrs Elton Trafton of 814 Washington Mrs Mable Ansert Mr and Mrs Alex Burgess and Mrs Mary Gaudreau and daughter Jean Ann with Burgess brother Eugene Long and Mrs Long in Bar Harbor Over weekend Mr and Mrs Arthur Warner and daughter Laura Ann and son Arthur Jr and Mr and Mrs Clarence Warner Sr of lower Middle street spent Sunday at Benson s Animal Farm in New Hampshire Mr and Mrs Romeo Biette and son Bruce of Middle street with Mrs Biette s sister and her family Mr and Mrs John W Fossett and children John A and Betsy Ann of Portland are spending this week at Damari scotta Lake Mr Biette is vacationing from his duties as manager of Endicott Johnson shoe store in Brunswick and Mr Fossett from his duties with Guy P Gannett Publishing Co Portland

Leonard Smith David Dale Donna A. A. Hitchcock Starkville Miss Kenny Jaquith Pasquiula Sally Grindel John H. Grindell Memorial Hospital John Gilmore Quaker Point Gilmore New England Tel Tel, Co John Perry Wayne Dean Memphis Tenn Alice Smith Ann Shields Augusta France MacDonald Nellie Temple Bangor Ralph Mank Rock Haven Albert Desmond Henry White Herbert White Ridgefield Conn Leon Desmond Alex MacDonald Lauraine Ohio Ronney Tarbox Bath Russell Estes Cecil Beane Glenis Lee William Cowan Sydney Myra Foote Portland Irving L. Purdy Purdy Schilling Air Force Base Salina Kaw F. Deehan B. F. Whitmore Gardiner Eva Dunn Owl's Head George A. Cameron Jackie Ingham Beachmont Mass Sabino Foster Fitzpatrick Danforth Fitzpatrick Elton Trafton Washington Street Mable Ansert Alex Burgess Mary Gaudreau Jean Ann Burgess Eugene Long Long Bar Harbor Arthur Warner Laura Ann Arthur Jr Clarence Warner Lower Middle Street Benson Animel Farm New Hampshire Romeo Biette Bruce Middle Street Biette John W. Fossett John A Betsy Ann Damariscotta Lake Endicott-Johnson Brunswick Mr. Fossett Guy P. Gannett Publishing Co

Popham Beach Residents Plan 350th Shipbuilding Anniversary

A Popham Beach Improvement Association and Bath Area Chamber of Commerce join to plan the 350th anniversary of shipbuilding in America. A country fair will be held in the library with Mrs. Ernest Oliver chairing the Popham Circle assisted by Miss Dorothy Mattson. Sunday's crowds and weekend visitors from Bath, Weston, Walden, and beyond reflect a busy summer at Popham Beach as families arrive for outings and gatherings.

Peter Philas Robert Stevens Donald N. Small Roland McIntosh Bath Dwight Kinmouth Hackensack N. J Betty Fitzgerald Weston, Mass Ernest Oliver Dorothy Mattson Popham Beach Phila Mattson

Coxs Head remains busy with fishing and roadwork progress

Berwindvale coal cargo reached Kennebec Wharf and a large tanker sailed Friday. Residents report bountiful catches of pollock cod and flounder over the past week. Rain provides relief to drought damaged gardens and woodlands as state crews tar and guard the new highway stretch from McIntyre's Corner to Coxs Head road. Various local residents and visitors from Bath Spruceville Sebasco Estates Swampscott and Day's Ferny share social visits and cottage trips across nearby towns. Weather and travel notes accompany the week’s social calls and family visits.

Berwindvale Kennebec Leslie Swampscott Mass Lawrence Thayer Jane Stephen Stanton C. Dozois William Lowell Parker Head Richard Dozois Seymour Bigelow Sebasco Estates Ruth Canfield Lester Oliver Spruceville Neil Sullivan Raymond Vachon Mary Elliot Robert Moore Robert Jewell Roberta Bath Bernard Carlson Dix’s Island Capt George Stacey Ferny Richard Elin Bibber South Harpswell Richard D. Waters Harold. Felch Hampton Beach N. H Ralph Seekins Phippsburg Center Lewis Moore Forreston Wallace Lincolnville Vernon Philbrook Wilmar Verna Sarah E. Wilbur Matinicus Thursay

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