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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jul 26, 1956

Page

3

Tobey Family Visit Heads West to Georgia

Mr and Mrs Norman Tobey of Decatur Georgia leave Thursday after a two week visit. They travel with Mr and Mrs J Fred Tobey and with Mrs Tobey's parents Mr and Mrs Charles Strout to Brunswick. En route they will stay with Mr Tobey's sister Mrs Edward Rich in West Springfield Massachusetts. Dwight and Marshall Tobey joined the Tobey household during the visit.

Norman Tobey Decatur Georgia Mr. Tobey J. Fred Tobey Brunswick Tobey Charles Strout Edward Rich Mr. Rich West Springfield Mass Dwight Marshall Tobey Home

Local Visitors and Family News Highlights

Mrs Helen V Ripley of Union visited relatives in the city. Miss Patricia Foss tours a month from Catherine Laboure School of Nursing Boston with her parents Mr and Mrs Nelson F Foss. Barry Rosemark of Roxbury Mass stayed with cousins Miss Ada Y Greenblatt and Isear Greenblatt on Washington Street. Mrs Robert Philbrick and children returned to Gorham after three weeks with the Callans at Quaker Point cottage. Mrs L Blair Bailey returns to Academy Street after an appendectomy at Memorial Hospital.

Helen V. Ripley Union Patricia Foss Catherine Laboure School of Nursing Boston Nelson F. Foss Getchell Street Barry Rosemark Roxbury, Mass Ada Y. Greenblatt Isear Greenblatt Washington Street Robert Philbrick Gorham L. Blair Bailey Academy Street Memorial Hospital

Local families share visits and hospital update in Bath area

Mr and Mrs Isadore Singer and son Stephen visited relatives in Eastport after returning from Linden street. Mrs Carroll Potter attended the Patten family reunion in Brunswick. Mrs Lloyd Thomas and niece Joyce Thomas of Springboro Pa visit Bath guests Ruth Raynes and reminisce on Earlene Libby ties. Mrs Lewis Sanborn, 16 Cherry, recovering after recent surgery at Bath Memorial Hospital.

Isadore Singer Stephen Linden Street Lloyd Thomas Joyce Thomas Springboro Bath Ruth Raynes High Street Thomas Earlene Libby Lewis Sanborn Cherry Bath Memorial Hospital

Social notes: guests, visits, and travels around town

The Rev and Mrs J Lyal Calhoun hosted Mrs Calhouns parents Mr and Mrs William Allen and relatives from New Bedford Mass. Frances Morse leaves July 18 for Laughing Loon Camp Waterboro for two weeks. Mrs Edward Hamblett returns from visiting Framingham Mass and hosts son’s family from Glastonbury Conn next week. The Voorhees family spends July at Popham Beach. Chicago visitors Mr and Mrs Harold Snipe enjoy a two week stay with Frank Snipe and Mrs Harold Walker of 32 Highland. Grace Preble returns to Portland after visiting Mrs Lillian Berry. Jack McCall and children depart for Wabash Ind for two weeks. McCall also takes annual Sears vacation. James A MacLellan on two weeks vacation in Boston. John R Quinn announces birth of daughter Polly Ann at Bath Memorial Hospital weighing 6 lb 13 oz. Quinn formerly Gloria Johansen. Jack Wallace and Donald Thayer spend ten days at Baptist Park Mapleton for Christian Training. Evelyn Rusch leaves for Hollywood Fla after six weeks with her mother Rose Lightbody. Rusch attended her son Bruce Harrison’s wedding.

John R. Quinn High Street Bath Memorial Hospital Polly Ann Evelyn Rusch Hollywood Fla Rose Lightbody Washington Street Rausch Maine Bruce Harrison

Mrs Addie Cox and Daughter Visit Kin in Maine

Mrs Addie Cox and her daughter Patricia of East Braintree Massachusetts returned home after a week with cousins Mr and Mrs Edward St Martin at 1306 Washington Street Portland. Mrs Cox's aunt Mrs Ralph Dunton of 18 Casco Street Portland joined them for two days here with her daughter Mrs St Martin. The group traveled to Bath after a week in Calais. Mrs Cox is formerly Addie Seiders of this city.

Addie Cox Patricia East Braintree Mass Edward St. Martin Washington Street Portland Cox Ralph Dunton Casco Street St. Martin Bath Calais Addie Seiders

Gavin Family Visiting in Arlington Heights

Mr and Mrs Frederick Gavin and their son Ricky travel from Arlington Heights Massachusetts for a two week visit with Mrs Gavin's parents Mr and Mrs D Wallace MacDonald at 136 Washington Street.

Frederick Gavin Ricky Arlington Heights Mass Gavin D. Wallace MacDonald Washington Street

Thimble Club Members Dine at Cheechako Inn Damarsicotta

Mrs Ada Milliken and nine others plus guest Mrs Ruth Root dined at Cheechako Inn in Damarsicotta last week. William H Sanford of Sanford Crossing road West Bath entered Bath Memorial hospital last week for a leg injury while employed at Bath Iron Works Corp.

Ada Milliken Percy Miller Elmer Blake Earl Rosenwald Earl Coombs Chester McKenzie Donald Stewart Robert Jewell Claude Dyer Thimble Club Ruth Root Cheechako Inn Damariscotta William H. Sanford Sanford Crossing Road West Bath Bath Memorial Hospital Sanford Bath Iron Works Corp

Powell Trott marriage intentions filed in Bath and Valley Station

Pat E Powell of Valley Station Kentucky and Miss Judith Trott daughter of C Rowland Trott and Mrs Mildred Marshall of Bath filed marriage intentions at the City Clerk office. Airman Apprentice Edward A Ashton son of Mr and Mrs Arthur Ashton of 40 Granite Street is home on leave from the U S Naval Base at Guantanamo Bay Cuba.

Pat E. Powell Valley Station Judith Trott C. Rowland Trott Mildred Marshall Bath Harry E. Ring, Jr Edward A.ashton Arthur Ashton Granite Street U. S. Naval Base Guantanamo Bay Cuba

Local residents on vacation and student plans noted

John H Crowley of 143 North street manager of the W T Grant Co store is on vacation. Douglas Wirta of Arrowsie works in South Portland this summer and plans to return as a University of Maine sophomore in the fall. Mrs Carroll Potter of Bath attended a Patten family reunion July 17 at the home of Mr and Mrs Laurel Williams in Brunswick.

Carroll Potter Dummer Street Patten Laurel Williams Brunswick John H. Crowley North Street W. T. Grant Co Douglas Wirta Arrowsie South Portland University of Maine Bath

Perkins Family Vacation Stay At Fos ter's Point Cottage

Mr and Mrs Everett Perkins and their children of Western avenue are staying at a cottage at Foster's Point during Mr Perkins vacation from duties at the Sears Roebuck Co local store.

Mrs Everett Perkins Western Avenue Foster’s Point Mr. Perkins Sears, Roebuck Co

Local Residents in Maine Visit and Recover

Miss Molly Palmer of Allston Massachusetts visits Mrs Thom as Gibbons on Washington street. Miss Marie Michaud a student nurse at Central Maine General hospital Lewiston resumes studies after a vacation with her patients Mr and Mrs Lorenzo Michaud at 16 Liberty Street. Mrs Sterling Thurlow of Topsham is a surgical patient at Bath Memorial hospital.

Molly Palmer Allston, Mass Thomas Gibbons Washington Street Marie Michaud Central Maine General Hospital Lewiston Lorenzo Michaud Liberty Street Sterling Thurlow Topsham Bath Memorial Hospital

Weekend Visits Across Town Spur Family Gatherings

A survey of local social entries shows Mr. and Mrs. Harold Miller and companions vacationing in the White Mountains. Various relatives from Brunswick Belfast Bath and Georgetown visit, with people returning from Maine General Hospital and Coast to Mississippian ties.

Harold Miller Bridge Street White Mountains Alton C. E. Collins Janet Collins Maxine Dulac Brunswick

Mrs John Gillespie Patient at Memorial Hospital

Mrs John Gillespie of 301 Washington Street is listed as a patient at Memorial Hospital.

John Gillespie Washington Street Memorial Hospital

Harrigans Visit with Hanna Family at St George Lake

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Harrigan of Houston visiting Mrs. Harrigan’s parents Mr. and Mrs. Mark Hanna of 12 Milan Street. Mrs Hanna’s sister Mrs. America Pace and daughter Beverly of Elizabeth New Jersey and her nephew Frank Elle Jr of Carteret New Jersey also arrived. The groups will spend two weeks at St George’s Lake Liberty.

Robert Harrigan Houston St. George’s Lake, Liberty

Owen Couple Arrives for Stay at Popham Beach

Mr and Mrs William S Owen of Locus Valley New York arrived to pass the remainder of the month at Popham Beach.

William S. Owen Locus Valley N. Y Popham Beach

Brunswick honors Mrs. Joseph F. Brassard at birthday party

Mr. and Mrs. Gerard Brassard and daughter Luan of 197 Center Street attended a surprise birthday party for Mrs. Joseph F. Brassard held at her Cumberland Street home in Brunswick.

Gerard Brassard Luan Center Street Brunswick Joseph F. Brassard Cumberland Street

Mrs Swansea Burns Visits Port land Hosts Glendenning

Mrs Swansea Burns of Middle street has returned from Portland where she was a guest for a few days of Mr and Mrs Alvin Glendenning.

Swansea Burns Middle Street Portland Alvin Glendenning

Stephen Etnier Two Week Solo Show at Centennial Hall

Stephen Etnier will conduct a solo art show for two weeks at Centennial Hall in North Harpswell starting Thursday July 26. The exhibit, sponsored by the Harpswell Garden Club, will be open daily including Sundays from 1 to 5 p.m.

Stephen Etnier Centennial Hall North Harpswell The Harpswell

Haskins Family Visit Arrives in City for Weekend

Daniel Haskins of Wolfeboro New Hampshire arrived Friday afternoon to spend the weekend with his father Arthur L. Haskins in this city.

Daniel Haskins Wolfeboro N. H Arthur L. Haskins

Radcliffe club of Maine elects secretary at Brunswick meeting

Mrs Frank Butcher of this city was re elected secretary of the Radcliffe club of Maine at the annual Summer meeting last week at the home of Mrs C Warren Ring in Brunswick. Mrs Ernest L Helmreich of Brunswick presided with more than 25 members in attendance. Miss Jane Ledyard and Miss Patti Hayes of this city attended a pre nuptial shower for Miss Nancy Wakely of Tops ham at the Mere Point home of Mrs Frank Webb with co hostesses Mrs Payson Tucker of Brunswick and Mere Point. Ledyard and Hayes, UMaine classmates, will be bridesmaids at Wakelys wedding August 4. Elizabeth Anderson of Boston spent the weekend with her mother in Oak.

Frank Butcher Radcliffe Club Maine C. Warren Ring Brunswick Ernest L. Helmreich Jane Ledyard Patti Hayes Nancy Wakely Topsham Mere Point Frank Webb Payson Tucker Miss Ledyard Miss Hayes University of Maine Miss Wakely Elizabeth Anderson Boston Carl C. Anderson Oak Street

Brunswick Lobster Supper Hosted by Miss Ella Bonang

Miss Ella Bonang of Brunswick, an employee in Bath Iron Works accounting, entertained co workers from the department at a lobster supper at her Brunswick home. Attending were Mr and Mrs Donald Cromwell, Mr and Mrs Bart O Donnell, Miss Constance Curran, Mr and Mrs Willard Sprague, all of Bath, and Mr and Mrs Roy Coombs and Mr and Mrs William Milar of Brunswick.

Ella Bonang Brunswick Bath Iron Works Donald Cromwell Bart O'Donnell Constance Curran Willard Sprague Bath Roy Coombs William Milar

Mrs Harriet Shaw Returns Home From Gowen Nursing Care

Mrs Harriet Shaw leaves Gowen Nursing Home after about six weeks as patient and returns to her residence at 164 Oak Street on Friday.

Harriet Shaw Oak Street Gowen Nursing Home

Miss Eleanor Voorhees Completes Columbia Duties

Miss Eleanor Voorhees, manager of Johnson Hall at Columbia University for 12 years, finishes her duties this summer and will become director of residence halls at Connecticut College in New London in August. She recently returned to Bath from a vacation in the Maritime Provinces with Miss Elizabeth Collier of Rochester, New York.

Eleanor Voorhees W. S. Voorhees Bedford Street Johnson Hall Columbia University Miss Voorhees Connecticut College New London Bath Maritime Provinces Elizabeth Collier Rochester N.Y

Nancy Hanna Takes Annual Vacation From Bath Office

Mrs. Nancy Hanna a child welfare worker in the Bath office of the Maine State Department of Health and Welfare is on her annual vacation.

Nancy Hanna Bath Maine State Department of Health and Welfare

Portand Couple Welcome Daughter Joy An

Mr and Mrs Scott Hutchin son Jr 26 Frost street Port land are the parents of a daughter born July 8 at Maine General hospital. The baby weighs five pounds and is named Joy An. Mrs Hutchinson is the former Audrey King daughter of Mr and Mrs Arthur W King 1 Edgett street. Mrs King visited her daughter and family in Portland this week. Mr and Mrs William P Drake and family of Berwyn Pa are vacationing at Birch Point. Mr and Mrs Drake leave Saturday for a week’s cruise along the Maine coast.

Scott Hutchinson, Jr Frost Street Portland Maine General Hospital Joy-An Hutchinson Audrey King Arthur W. King Edgett Street William P. Drake Berwyn Birch Point Mrs. Drake Maine

Ketchums Move Into Washington Street Home

Mr and Mrs William H Ketchum Jr and daughters Colleen and Maureen moved last week from 21 Walker Street to their newly purchased home at 304 Washington Street. The Washington Street residence was Miss Sarah M Lermond’s former home before she moved Thursday to 62 Pine Street with Mrs Arthur M Bower.

William H. Ketchum Colleen Maureen Walker Street Washington Street Sarah M. Lermond Pine Street Arthur M. Bower

Mrs Wilson and son Stephen on two week Liberty visit

Mrs. Donald B. Wilson a child welfare worker at the Maine Department of Health and Welfare and her son Stephen of 21 High street are spending two weeks in Liberty.

Donald B. Wilson Maine Department of Health and Welfare Stephen High Street Liberty

Fagan Family Moves to New Jersey For New Job

William Fagan finished as television technician at the Or and began work with Federal Tel. and Tel. Co. in Nutley New Jersey. The Fagans bought 53 Hahn Street Rochelle Park while selling 133 Dummer Street. They plan to move with three children Patricia 9 William 4 and Kathleen 2 ½ after sale.

William F. Fagan The Federal Tel. & Tel. Co International Tel. & Tel Nutley N. J Fagans Hahn Street Rochelle Park N. Dj Dummer Street Fagan Patricia William

Mrs Florence Neilly Dines With Portland Hostess

Miss Florence Neilly of West Bath was a Friday evening dinner guest of Mrs Charles E. Doten of Portland.

Florence Neilly West Bath Charles E. Doten Portland

Small couple vacationing at Robinhood camp

Mr and Mrs Edward A Small Jr on Bailey street are spending a few days at their Robinhood camp while Mr Small takes a vacation from duties at Bath Iron Works Corp.

Edward A. Small, Jr Bailey Street Robinhood Mr. Small Bath Iron Works Corp

Eagle Scout Nadine Receives Good Fellowship Award

Donald Nadine of Troop 52 Corliss Street Baptist church won the Good Fellowship award at Camp William Hinds in Raymond for meeting scouting and camping requirements. He returns home Sunday after a month at the camp where he served as junior assistant scout master. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Ira D Nodine 72 High Street.

Donald Nadine Corliss Street Baptist Church William Hinds Raymond Donald Ira D. Nodine High Street

Bath Summer Work for Sebasco Edge Opens

Miss Althea Gaylord of this city is listed among the Bath youths employed at Sebasco Edge for the upcoming Summer season.

Althea Gaylord Bath Sebasco Edge

Miss Colleen O'Donnell Visits Bay Point Cottage Return

Miss Colleen O'Donnell daughter of Mr and Mrs Bart O'Donnell Weeks Street returns after visiting her aunt and uncle Mr and Mrs Madison Moore at their cottage Bay Point. Mr and Mrs Edward Morin and family have returned to Roselle Park New Jersey after a three week vacation at Robinhood.

Colleen O'Donnell Bart O'Donnell Weeks Street Mrs Madison Moore Bay Point Edward Morin Roselle Park N. J Robinhood

Summer visitors and vacationing families in the area

Sumner F. Hawley returns to New Hampton School for the summer session after a visit with his mother Mrs. Warren F. Hawley. Leonard Thombs and family depart for a two week cottage stay at Oceanhurst West Point while Thombs takes his annual vacation from the New England Telephone and Telegraph Co. Charles Wood and wife arrive from Cincinnati to spend the rest of summer at their Wood Island cottage in the Kennebec. J. Franklin Howe and daughter Ellen vacation in Dixfield with Mrs. Howe's sister and husband Richard Quint. Howe is on vacation from Bath Savings Institution. Philip Wade and family of New Canaan Connecticut vacation at Pine Eden Popham. Mrs Wade is former Frances Shaughnessy of this town.

Sumner F. Hawley New Hampton School New Hampton N. H Warren F. Hawley Western Avenue Leonard Thombs Burleigh and David Oceanhurst West Point Mr. Thombs New England Telephone and Telegraph Co Charles Wood Cincinnati Ohio Wood Island The Kennebec J. Franklin Howe Ellen Andrews Road Dixfield Philip Wade New Canaan, Conn Pine Eden Popham Wade Frances Shaughnessy

Sailor Brings Weekend Visit From New London

SA Thomas Brilliant USN arrived Friday from New London Conn to spend the weekend with his mother Mrs Mildred Brilliant Brunswick road. Brilliant serves aboard submarine tender USS Fulton out of New London. Mr and Mrs Carl McCabe Mrs Chester McCabe and Miss Betsy Douglas all of this city left Saturday for Moosehead Lake for a several day vacation. Mr and Mrs William Breckendorge of Richmond Va were recent guests of Mr and Mrs James A Gillies Jr at their home Fairhaven North Bath.

SA Thomas Brilliant USN New London Conn Mildred Brilliant Brunswick Road SA Brilliant Fulton Carl McCabe Chester McCabe Betsy Douglas Moosehead Lake William Breckenridge Richmond, Va James A. Gillies, Jr Fairhaven North Bath Mrs Lucien Bisson This City Mrs. Archille Bisson Brunswick

Mank Vacation Plans Reported for July

Ralph P. Mank of 15 Spring Street will take an annual vacation in July from duties at Hyde Windlass Company. He and Mrs. Mank will stay a few days at their Rock Haven Cottage at Foster's Point.

Ralph P. Mank Spring Street Hyde Windlass Company Mrs. Mank Rock Haven Colony Foster's Point

Welch Couple Head to Cameron's Point Summer Home

Mr and Mrs Raymond B Welch of 60 Lemont Street depart Saturday for their summer home at Cameron's Point Southport to spend the remainder of the season Miss Mabel Reed returns to Bowdoin after visiting Mrs Laura Harrington North

Raymond B. Welch Lemont Street Cameron's Point Southport Mabel Reed Bowdoin Laura Harrington North Street

Bowdoin Child Hospitalized and Local Teen Works Summer

Harry Card Jr the three year old son of Mr and Mrs Harry Card of Bowdoin and grandson of Mrs Mary Stover of this city is a patient at the Central Maine General hospital in Lewiston. Miss Dixie Oliver daughter of Willard Oliver of Bailey street is employed at Hallets drug store for the Summer.

Harry Card, Jr Harry Card Bowdoin Mary Stover Central Maine General Hospital Lewiston Dixie Oliver Willard Oliver Bailey Street Hallet's

Duncan Bragg Returns to Bath Iron Works Drafting Room

Duncan Bragg of Farrin street resumes duties in the Bath Iron Works drafting room on Monday after his annual two weeks vacation. Mr and Mrs Bragg and their children Robert and Deborah have just returned from a two weeks visit to Bridgton and Concord New Hampshire.

Duncan Bragg Farrin Street Bath Iron Works Corp Mrs. Bragg Robert Deborah Bridgton Concord N. H

Keppels announce birth of third son William Armstrong

Capt and Mrs Robert Keppel of 24 Green Street announce the birth of their third son William Armstrong. The baby’s arrival follows a visit by his brother Michael who stayed with grandparents Mr and Mrs Armstrong of Rew PA, returning home with Mrs Armstrong who planned to depart Wednesday. Raymond Farnham Jr son of Mr and Mrs Raymond Farnham of 853 Washington Street returned Sunday from a two week camping trip at Monson Pond and Mt Katahdin with his uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs Roderick Farnham. His sister Judith visits Waterville with another uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs Carl Farnham.

Robert Keppel Green Street William Armstrong Keppels Michael C. P. Armstrong Rew Raymond Farnham, Jr Raymond W. Farnham Washington’ Street Monson Pond Mt. Katahdin Roderick Farnham Judith Waterville Carl Farnham

Kenison Couple Return from Nantucket Wedding Trip

Mr and Mrs William B Kenison returned to Bath on June 18 from a Nantucket wedding trip and left Friday for Schenectady New York to make their home at 3924 Albany street.

William B. Kennison Bath Nantucket Mass Schenectady, N. Y Albany Street

Wenonah Buckner Family Visiting Nelsons for Month

Mrs. Lowell R. Buckner Jr and daughters Nancy and Janis of Wenonah New Jersey visit her parents Mr and Mrs Louis P Nelson at 1323 High Street for a month. Mr Buckner will join them this week.

Lowell R. Buckner, Jr Nancy and Janis Wenonah N. J Louis P. Nelson High Street Buckner

Watertown pair back home after city visit

Mr and Mrs Lyman Chisholm return to Watertown Massachusetts after visiting Mr and Mrs James T Caverly in this city Mrs Chisholm is formerly Marjorie Specht of this city

Lyman Chisholm Watertown Mass James T. Caverly Chisholm Marjorie Specht

Richard Keegan At Camp Gregory Rye Mills

Richard Keegan son of Mr and Mrs John J Keegan Jr of High street is passing two weeks at Camp Gregory at Rye Mills during the summer period.

Richard Keegan John J. Keegan, Jr High Street Camp Gregory Rye Mills

Social Visit Notes From Chatham and New London

Mrs Edwin M Smith and daughter Linda of Chatham New Jersey visit Mr and Mrs Harry L Day at Popham Beach. Glenn Carter USN stationed on USS Fulton at New London Connecticut spent the weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs Harold J Carter 165 North

Edwin M. Smith Linda Chatham, N. J Harry L. Day Popham Beach FPFN Glenn Carter USN Fulton New London Conn Harold J. Carter North Street

Miss Grace Weston Dies at Home with Miss Mary Gibbons

Miss Grace Weston of Newton Massachusetts passed away last weekend at her Washington street home. Miss Mary F. Gibbons was with her at the time of death.

Grace Weston Newton Mass Mary F. Gibbons Washington Street

Kee gan couple hosts weekend guest noted in Miami Springs

Mr and Mrs Myron L Keegan of Miami Springs Florida spent the weekend with Atty and Mrs John J Keegan at their Grove street home Thelma Stover daughter of Mrs Mary Stover of Fremont street returned home after a week with Miss Beverly Lane at Cook's corner

Myron L. Keegan Miami Springs, Fla Atty John J. Keegan Grove Street Thelma Stover Mary Stover Fremont Street Beverly Lane Cook's Corner

West Orange Pair Depart After Week Here

Mr and Mrs Hugh Baecker of West Orange New Jersey left for home Friday morning after a week with Mrs Baeckers brother and his wife Mr and Mrs James Ledyard of Lincoln street staying with them in town.

Hugh Baecker West Orange N. J

Local residents host guests from Lisbon Falls and Alexandria

Mrs Harold L Allen and children of 402 Middle Street and Mrs Ethel May of 82 Pine Street visited Mrs Allen's parents Mr and Mrs William Clark of Lisbon Falls on Wednesday. Cmdr Charles R Norris Jr USN and three children of Alexandria Virginia arrived to spend the rest of the summer at the Donnell cottage at Popham Beach.

Harold L. Allen Middle Street Ethel May Pine Street Charles R. Norris, Jr USN Alexandria, Va Donnell Popham Beach

Toronto visitors wrap up week with Gardiner kin

Mr and Mrs Robert Gardiner and their daughter and son in law depart after a week with the Gardiners niece and her husband Archie Wishart of 68 Oliver street Mrs John Burgess and Mr and Mrs Leroy Perkins with children Dennis and Jane Ellen remain at Popham Beach for July staying in July in this city and nearby communities

Robert Gardiner Roy McNish Diane Toronto Gardiners Archie Wishart Oliver Street John Burgess Leroy Perkins Dennis and Jane Ellen Popham Beach

Milliken Family Returns From Visit With Rumford Perkins

Mr and Mrs Robert Milliken and daughter Sharon Anne of Woolwich returned from a visit with Dr and Mrs Niles Perkins and family of Rumford formerly of Bath at their camp in Karatunk.

Robert Milliken Sharon Anne Woolwich Niles Perkins Rummord Bath Karatunk

Frazee Weekend Visit With Haynes At Birch Point

Charles Frazee of Falmouth spends the weekend with his daughter and son in law Mr. and Mrs. Linwood Haynes at their Birch Point cottage.

Charles Frazee Falmouth Mrs. Linwood Haynes Birch Point

Haggetts Spend Weekend With Cambridge and York Street Families

Mr and Mrs William Haggett of Cambridge Massachusetts stayed the weekend with their parents Mr and Mrs Charles Haggett on York Street and Mr and Mrs Edward Dale True on Front Street at their respective homes.

William Haggett Cambridge Mass Charles Haggett York Street Edward Dale True Front Street

visits from local families reach Wayne and Marion

Mr and Mrs Harold W De Long of 857 Washington Street traveled last week to Wayne Pennsylvania to visit their son Edward DeLong and his family. Mrs Russell Makepiece of Marion Massachusetts was a recent overnight guest of Atty and Mrs Boyd L Bailey at their Washington Street home.

Harold W. DeLong Washington Street Edward DeLong DeLong Wayne, Pa Russell, Makepiece Marion, Mass Atty Boyd L. Bailey

Spragues Return From Wedding Trip to Memphis

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Sprague departed Sunday for their Memphis home after visiting his parents in Topsham. Mrs. Sprague, Patricia Louise Herrin, is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Herrin of Oakwood Tennessee. He is in his seventh year with the U.S. Navy in the photography service.

Robert Sprague Memphis Tenn Russell Sprague Topsham

Beane Engagement Noted In Bath Area Families

Mrs. Joseph W. Larrabee of West Bath and Mrs. Carl Cornish of Bath attended a gathering for Miss Jeanette Beane, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roland Beane, in Asap on Thursday evening. Miss Beane will wed David E. Larrabee, son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Larrabee of Topsham, and grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph W. Larrabee of West Bath, in September.

Joseph W. Larrabee West Bath Carl Cornish Bath Jeanette Beane Roland Beane Miss Beane David E. Larrabee Walter Larrabee Topsham

Hyde Windlass workers honored at Edgecomb dinner

The women employees of Hyde Windlass Co. were guests of the company at a Wednesday evening dinner held at the Dodge Inn in Edgecomb.

Hyde Windlass Co Dodge Inn Edgecomb

Private Richard F. Johnson Jr., starts eight weeks at Fort Dix

Pvt. Richard F. Johnson Jr. has arrived at Fort Dix New Jersey and is assigned to Company L U S Army Training Center Infantry for eight weeks of basic training. His parents live at 126 Middle Street. He attended Morse High School and worked for S Prawer and Co before enlisting.

Richard F. Johnson, Jr Fort Dix N. J U.S. Army Training Center Infantry Richard F. Johnson Middle Street Army Pvt. Johnson Morse High School S. Prawer & Co

Northfield Town Manager Guests of Cahill Family

Richard Cahill, town manager of Northfield Vermont, was a weekend guest of his parents Mr and Mrs Andrew R Cahill of 68 South Street.

Richard Cahill Northfield, Vt Andrew R. Cahill South Street

Guests fete visiting house guests at Merry Oaks

The Rev. and Mrs. Charles M. Tubbs and Mr. and Mrs. Boyd L. Bailey of this city were among the guests of Mrs Arch Hamilton Friday evening when she entertained at Merry Oaks Brunswick with a buffet supper in honor of her house guests Mr and Mrs Eugene Thompson of Lexington Ky and Mrs Worthington Stuart of Cambridge Md

Charles M. Tubbs Boyd L. Bailey City Arch Hamilton Merry Oaks Brunswick Eugene Thompson Lexington Worthington Stuart Cambridge

Alden Greene Visited Oceanhurst Home of Haskell Family

Alden Greene was an overnight guest Saturday of Ricky Haskell at the Oceanhurst Summer home of his parents Mr. and Mrs. Richard Haskell.

Alden Greene Ricky Haskell Oceanhurst Mrs Richard Haskell

Freeland Kings Welcome Daughter Ethel Annie

Mr and Mrs Freeland King of Brunswick announce the birth of a daughter at Maine Medical Center Portland on Thursday The baby their second child is named Ethel Annie The maternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs John DuPont of Woolwich

Freeland King Brunswick Maine Medical Center Portland Ethel Annie John DuPont Woolwich

Morse son returns to Meadowbrook after hospital stay

Eddie Morse son of Mr and Mrs Elmer Morse of Wingance returns to Meadowbrook cottage of Herbert Lermond for the summer after an overnight stay at Bath Memorial hospital treated for a broken wrist.

Eddie Morse Elmer Morse Winnegance Tan Meadowbrook Herbert Lermond Bath Memorial Hospital

Local residents host gatherings and personal notices

Mrs. Howard Patchell and Deborah of Malden Mass visit Mrs. John Burgon on Middle Street for two weeks. The Haskells host weekend guests including Mr. and Mrs. John A. Greene Jr and Mr. and Mrs. Paul Graustuck plus Mr. and Mrs. Harry Watson. Other visits include Mr. and Mrs. Paul Guiou of Worcester with Rexford B. Stover's family at 254 Front Street. Clinton D Wilson returns from Shrewsbury with Edward M. McCulloch family. Mrs. Dudley S. Leavitt is a patient at Bath Memorial Hospital after surgery. Nancy Merchant returns from three weeks with cousin Carol McLellan of Milltown. Edward Rowe Jr. is a medical patient at Memorial Hospital. Dr. Herbert T. Caverly and Dr. James Bonney return from trips, with Bonney’s daughter Germaine also visiting. Manley H. Grant and family move to Emmons House on Lincoln Street.

Howard Patchell Deborah Malden, Mass Mrs. Patchell John Burgon Middle Street William Turpie Green Street Richard Haskell Oceanhurst Haskells John A. Greene, Jr Paul Graustuck Harry Watson Paul Guiou Worcester, Mass James Bonney Waterbury Albert L. Bonney Union Street Bonney Vermont State Hospital Bonneys Germaine Bonney University of Maine

Birth of Ashley Janeway in Greenwich

Mrs. Theo dore C. Janeway of Greenwich Connecticut welcomed a daughter Ashley born Saturday to Mr. and Mrs. Theodore C. Janeway.

Arthur Sewall Theodore C. Janeway Greenwich, Conn Ashley

Bonsey Couple Vacationing at Damari Scotta Lake Cottage

Mr and Mrs Delon Bonsey of this city are spending a week at their cottage on Damari Scotta Lake for a vacation escape.

Mrs. Delon Bonsey Damariscotta Lake

Bath Garden Club Meeting Highlights At Small Point

The Bath Garden club met Tuesday afternoon at Mrs Sumner Sewall s summer home in Small Point. Dessert was served at 1 30. Assisting hostesses were Mrs Frank Sparks and Mrs Arthur King. Mrs Russell S Hitchcock gave a program on her travels in Europe during the last year. Members exhibited miniature arrangements or arrangements using their favorite containers.

Bath Garden Club Sumner. Sewall Small Point Frank Sparks Arthur King Ussell S. Hitchcock Europe

Portland Visit Noted for Mrs Smith and Miss Jaques

Mrs H Kenneth Smith and Miss Almena Jaques of this city were visitors in Portland on Tuesday.

H. Kenneth Smith Almena Jaques Portland

Hewitt Family Spends Weekend in Vanceboro Visits

Mr and Mrs Charles Hewitt Jr and family of Winneganee traveled to Vanceboro to visit Joe Hewitt s mother Mrs Essie The party included Mrs Hewitt s sisters Misses Mabel and Myra Russell nurses at Bath Memorial hospital

Charles Hewitt, Jr Winneganee Vanceboro Joe Hewitt Essie Hewitt Mabel Myra Russell Bath Memorial Hospital

Stover sisters vacationing with mother in town

Miss Marjorie Stover of Washington D C and Miss Gloria Stover of Boston are vacationing here with their mother Mrs Nella Stover of High street.

Marjorie Stover Washington, D. C Gloria Stover Boston Nella Stover High Street

Carty Family Return From Visit in Medford Massachusetts

Mr and Mrs George Carty and daughters Nancy and Diane conclude a two weeks visit with Mrs Carty s sister Mrs Cleveland Burns of Elm Street Medford Massachusetts returning home after the stay

George Carty Nancy Diane Medford, Mass

Uphams Visiting Grandparents in Topsham

Roger and Carl Upham of this city have been guests of their grandparents Mr and Mrs Bird Shellenbarger on Meadow Road in Topsham for the last week.

Roger Carl Upham Mrs. Bird Shellenbarger Meadow Road Topsham

Hendersons Return From King's Point Vacation

Mr and Mrs Vincent Henderson and family have returned to 65 Court Street after a vacation at the Lee cottage in King's Point while Mr Henderson was away on leave from Hyde Windlass Co.

Vincent Henderson 65 Court Street Lee King’s Point Henderson Hyde Windlass Co

Local visitors term notes from Georgetown and Franklin

Mrs. Percy Pratt and Mrs. Miles Hagan vacationing at the Hagan Summer home in Georgetown while off duty at Sears Roebuck. Miss Harriet Campbell returns to Franklin New Hampshire after a three weeks visit with her sister Mrs C R Furber on Bedford road. Miss aces is a teacher in Franklin.

Percy Pratt Miles Hagan Hagan Georgetown Sears, Roebuck Harriet Campbell Franklin N. H C. R. Furber Bedford Road Aces Frankin

Local residents host guests and military family welcomes

William T Crowley of Bath and Dorchester Mass along with Mr and Mrs Joseph Tabb of Quincy join Mrs Henry O McCabe on North Street as Friday visitors. Airman 2c Bruce S Baker and Mrs Baker announce birth of daughter Trena Marie on July 19 in England. Mrs Baker is Betty Layton daughter of Irving Layton of Pratt street. Merlene Osborne visits Mer cier cottage East Harpswell. Charles and Donna Duker and Sherill Duker of Danvers plus Mary Anderson of Beverly stay with Bernard Knight on Lincoln Street. Donna Marty visits Camp St Thomas Lincolnville. Barbara French visits Lincolnville to attend Episcopal camp St Thomas.

William T. Crowley Bath Dorchester Mass Joseph Tabb Quincy Henry O. McCabe North Street Airman Bruce S. Baker Burtonwood England Trena Marie Baker Betty Layton Irving Layton Pratt Street Airman Baker Forrest Baker Woolwich Charles Duker Sherill Danvers Mary Anderson Beverly Bernard A. Knight Lincoln Street Duker Lambert Park Bath Iron Works Corp Edward Goody Central Avenue Sherill Duker Paul Marchant Damariscotta Lake

Mrs Coombs and Daughter Arrive for Bay Point Summer Visit

Mrs Albert Coombs and daughter Alison of Pittsburgh arrived Sunday to spend the Summer with Mrs Coombs' parents Mr and Mrs Andrew Butterfield at their Bay Point summer home. They were joined by Mrs Walter Coombs and her daughter Miss Blanche Coombs of Belmont Mass.

Albert Coombs Alison Pittsburgh

Summers at Pine Tree Camp Initiates Sagadahoc Tribe Members

Mr and Mrs Hall Graves of Brunswick visited Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Edward J McMann of 146 Pleasant Street were guests of Duncan Farrell at the campfire ceremony at Pine Tree Camp Rome Saturday evening. During the ceremony the Mc Manns were initiated into the Sagadahoc Tribe of Indians. Mr and Mrs John Robbins of Woolwich entertained friends at Cook's lobster house Bailey s Island Sunday, making the trip by boat.

Edward J. McMann Pleasant Street Duncan Farrell Pine Tree Camp Rome McMann Sagadahoc John Robbins Woolwich Meadowbrook Cook's Bailey's Island

Grant daughter at Episcopal camp on Lake Megunticook

Leslie Alice Grant daughter of Rev James L Grant and Mrs Grant of High Street spends a week at the Episcopal Diocesan camp St Thomas located at Lake Megunticook in Lincolnville.

Leslie Alice *Grant James L. Grant High Street Episcopal Diocesan St. Thomas Lake Megunticook Lincolnville

North Abing man returns home after visit with Marble

Byron Merrill of North Abing Mass. returns home after a week’s vacation with Mr. and Mrs. Charles F. Marble of 84 South Street.

Byron Merrill North Abing Mass Charles F. Marble South

Sheldon Family Heads Home After Summer Visit

Mr and Mrs William Sheldon return to Woolwich from a fever illness. They visited their daughter and husband Mr and Mrs Harry Short of Columbus Ohio and their son and wife Mr and Mrs John Sheldon of Fairmont West Virginia who stayed two weeks in Woolwich.

William Sheldon Woolwich Harry Short Columbus Ohio

Miss Mildred Clark Returns to Bath Dept Store Post-Vacation

Miss Mildred Clark of 115 Bowery Street resumes duties at Bath Department Store this week after her annual vacation, continuing service in her role.

Mildred Clark Bowery Street Bath Department Store

Bath Iron Works official to take two week vacation

H Kenneth Smith of Bath Iron Works will begin his annual two week leave next week. He and his wife plan part of the vacation at Quaker Point with their daughter Lucy Lee Smith.

H. Kenneth Smith High Stret Bath Iron Works Mrs. Smith Lucy Lee Smith Quaker Point

Local residents share summer travel and visits

Mrs. Shelton E Keneston of New Britain is visiting her daughter in Bath Maine. Several families from New Britain Alexandria and Minneapolis are spending vacations or returning home after visits including the Fishers King Knights and Bisson families. A birth is announced for Leda Beth Goldman in Minneapolis with mother Norma Cummings formerly of 2 Maxwell Street.

Shelton E. Keneston New Britain, Conn Hildreth H. Fisher York Street Mark Goldman Minneapolis, Minn University Hospital Minneapolis Leda Beth Goldman Norma Cummings Raymond Cummings Maxwell Street

Twin Daughters Denise Jeannine and Doris Pauline Born

Mrs. Lucien Bisson and Mrs. Robert Powers attended a stork shower Sunday for Mrs. Paul Bisson and her infant twins Denise Jeannine and Doris Pauline. Mr and Mrs Arthur Bisson hosted at their Topsilam home. The Rev James S Grant and family plan a August vacation at Ocean Point Boothbay Maine. During the absence, Rev Ralph Reed will substitute as Grace Episcopal church pastor.

Lucien Bisson Robert Powers Paul Bisson Denise Jeannine Doris Pauline Arthur Bisson Topsilam James S. Grant High Street Ocean Point Boothbay Mr. Grant Ralph Reed Diocese of Connecticut Grace Episcopal Church

Merchant Family Hosts Meadowbrook Friends Summer Dinner

Mr and Mrs Russell Merchant entertained Meadowbrook friends for a summer gathering at Emerson s Smorgasbord on Saturday night. The event celebrated Mrs Merchant s birthday with an excursion to Boothbay Harbor following dinner.

Mrs. Russell Merchant Meadowbrook Emerson Boothbay Harbor Mrs. Merchant

Long Island Guests At Birch Point Cottage

Mr and Mrs Russell Ross of Long Island New York arrived Wednesday to spend the rest of the week with Mrs Ross sister in law Mrs Stanley R Hunter at Birch Point cottage Christine Palbush also of Long Island sister to Mr Hunter had been a guest and left Monday to vacation at Rebin.

Russell Ross Long Island N. Y

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