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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1948
Page
3
Cottage season begins as Captain Arthur Totman and wife head to Meadow Meadows with son after a first visit to Charlotte Wyman and Mrs Ardenne in Portsmouth. The piece mentions rides, dinners, and visitors including Mrs Wheeler and Mr Wheeler from Cincinnati and the Hardwick family staying with Frank, plus other scattered social chatter about trailers at King’s Point Meadows.
Mr and Mrs Jerome Davis and Mrs Randall G of Waterville have returned from a week at Jock Garden Inn Sabasco. Mr and Mrs Alfred Gannon of Detroit left for a weekend visit with Gannon family in Exeter New Hampshire. Mrs Lewis Gannon Milan Street, and Mr and Mrs Lewis Gannon Jr of Derry NH are mentioned. Grevers Sanduskey arrived in Bath for a week with his wife and a Sum in brook.
Gaudreau spoke at Portland schools about music education. The visit highlighted band programs and featured performances by students and a guest appearance by a renowned musician.
Mr and Mrs John Cummings invite friends to a weenie roast at Pop. The event promises casual fellowship and informal outdoor dining with snacks and beverages.
Mr and Mrs Norris Waltz and the latter's mother Mrs Emma Waltz of Damariscotta are mentioned in a local society notice referencing family connections. The fragment indicates a genealogical or social item involving multiple generations in the Waltz family.
Mr and Mrs Sherman Morse called on Mrs Harry Oliver at West Point and Mrs John H Bath and Williams have arrived in town.
Mrs Gordon David son Andrew of Montreal and Mrs Lucille Johnson formerly Miss Lucille Johnson visited Bath relatives. Mrs Samuel Sewall of Prouts Neck and Mrs Robert J Jellett of Montreal passed away in Bath on Thursday.
Mr and Mrs Charres Leveroni and Edith North Quincy are spending ten days at Barley Neck Farm in Woolwich. Miss Leveroni plans nurse training at Faulkner Hospital in Quincy.
Mr and Mrs Marthon Doak Jr and daughter Andrea of Sagadahoc Ferry toured Belfast with Mr and Mrs Marthon Doak Sr at their summer home City Point. The party also visited Exeter New Hampshire with Mr and Mrs John C Raynes and their family.
Miss Esther Leeman returns to her Woolwich home after a visit in Fairfield with her sister Mrs. John Webber.
J William Schulze vice president and treasurer travels to San Francisco to visit his daughter and son in law and meet his new granddaughter.
A brief note honors Frank Hinds and Tae Eve N for their roles in a local event. The short item notes their involvement and gives a glimpse of the community recognition.
Mr and Mrs Hag accompany by nurse Mrs Annah Crooker visit on York Street. The fragment notes the attendees and location but lacks additional context or outcomes.
A brief readable fragment mentions Mr and Be Fusee at Ber Bath with friends dining, dated around a dinner gathering. The exact details are unclear due to damaged text but indicate a social event with several attendees.
Mrs J William Schulze hosts an old Sansco friend and radio lecturer Ethel Cotton in Bath. Thelma Witham and two cars return from East Boothbay after a week with Mr and Mrs Le venveneth Sacco. Everett York from York Pa visited his parents and underwent an emergency appendix operation three days after arriving in Bath.
Mrs. Kate Livingstone returns home in Washington D C after visiting with Mrs Clarence Morse and Missee Coombs on Washington street. Mr and Mrs John Coombs stay at Sabine in the cottage of Mrs Coombs parents, Mr and Mrs Sanford B Nickerson. Miss Joanne Heal is mentioned as daughter of Mr and Mrs Wendell Heal of 13
Mrs Lotta E Goodwin will relocate to the West Coast to reside with her daughter after some weeks away from home.
Mrs E Bradley Carlton of Troy New York will spend a week with her family and Dr Carlton plans a week with his family along with Dr and Mrs Stott as part of a summer arrangement.
John Boyd of Haddon fed N J arrived Saturday for a visit with his sister Mrs Carney and Col Sarlyordon.
Mrs Stan Rovaties and Bey joined a small group of visitors for luncheon at Hotel Miss. Dr Nel Parsons greeted attendees and spoke briefly about current affairs.
Mrs Ralph Shoaf and her young son Jee ee were discharged from Memories hospital and returned to their home on Middle Street.
Fragmentary line mentions Ce and J Dr and a few weeks with it. Mae and Mrs Seave are linked to Birch Point, suggesting a personal notice or wedding/visit reference with limited readable details.
Mr and Mrs Williams and Mr and Mrs Wright appear in social column items dated from a recent Alaska cruise. Mentions include Mrs Sam Levin, Henry C. Washington Street, and Beauregard guest visits at the Dean Store Old venue as social duties shift among acquaintances.
The fragment mentions Frankie, a son of Doyle, connected with Maine and a Maritime Academy. Specific details are unclear, but the reference ties a person named Frankie to a maritime education context in Maine.
An obituary brief notes John Somerton of 82 W Avenue left the area and was seen by Mrs Annie erton and sister Mrs Eibel Al Jenbrand. The item records a family notice of a passing or absence with limited readable details.
Mrs Lucy Pike and her son Summ er Theeten of Palo Alto Calif have returned to the West Coast after visiting Mrs Pike's sister Mrs Gertrude Stewart of Green Street They were guests of Mrs Nellie Swett of Corker who will host them for a time.
An abrupt OCR style fragment mentions Mr arid Irving Siete genta and Mr and Mrs Wile Wilfred Hiner of an unnamed event. The readable parts point to a social notice or family gathering with local residents named. Further details are unreadable.
fragmentary reading shows mentions of visits and peers on a Saturday on High Street. names include Dar Greece and Crooker. unclear event details and dates.
The note mentions a visit to families of Mr. and Mrs. Roscoe H Shaw at 100 North Street and Mr. and Mrs. A Mitchell. It references Ny ters as employed. The fragment suggests social visits within local households.
The report notes motorists from outside the state travel through Bath, often unaware of the route. Local officials caution drivers to slow down and follow posted signs as they pass through these communities near Rockland Garden and Iron Works.
A 13 year old resident of Redford is confined under care at home with Mrs Joseph Mel named in the report. Details on the confinement and location remain limited in the readable text.
The fragment notes that a family group including Mrs Jae and child were visiting Bath and Arrowsie relatives during the week. The text is incomplete but indicates a social call or family gathering in that period.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe visitors and travel plans involving Mrs and Mr Overman and Mrs North at various streets. It mentions Dr William Watson and a return to Bath on Friday night with scattered references to New York.
Mr and Mrs James A Gillies reside near Bouma Oh Tis in Machias.
William T. Crowley a longtime Bath resident will relocate to Boston where he will be joined by his daughter Grace Crowley later in August. Grace, formerly of Bath, has lived between California and New York while William lived here for many years before moving.
A fragment notes a Solvenen guild scene in Red Street with unclear details about participants and actions. The readable bits hint at a gathering or event but lack concrete names or outcomes.
Miss Elizabeth Cameron of Everett Massachusetts a Bath native is noted in society notices with ties to Bath and family. The fragment marks a personal or social mention for the Bath origin and Massachusetts residence.
Mrs. Percy Pratt of Oak Street ends annual Sears duties while Mrs. Carlton Andrews of Bonnie Brook Farm enjoys a midseason break. Mr. Andrews with the N E T and Co resumes after two weeks away between Belfast and Skowhegan. Mrs. Morton of Middie Street visits Waltham Mass after vacation at Popham Beach and time with Hatch family in Green. Mrs. Miles B Hagan on Cobb Road takes a week off from Sears, Roebuck & Co store duties.
Mr and Mrs Joseph Marchetti and children Joe Jr Ed die and Betty Jane of 1356 Nicho wertela Detroit area, and Mrs Nichols of dn ecaieie ok Mr and Mrs Willard of Show peace were Saturday. Aunt Miss Nichols Lincoln street and Herbert Jones with daughter Goll visited Mrs Forrest guests at the Be gus ta stand the rock week.
Fred L Brackley of Center Street returns from visits with relatives including daughter in law Mrs Jas fm and sister in law Mrs arl F Pierce at 268 Center Street. Mr and Mrs Stephen Wood noted in the passage.
The diary recalls journeys to East Africa with Rev M Queen and d Abru zzi. It notes forest fires, exotic landscapes, encounters with people living in trees, and eating honey. The author lauds central African leaders and the Sultan of Zanzibar, while praising the climate and solitude away from civilization.
Mrs ae SS was employed as receptionist in Dr Milton Stephen's office. Jeannette Stephenson temporarily fills the role. Mr Wentworth buys Bendix Sanitary Laundry with Mrs Wentworth assisting. Mr and Mrs Henry G Shaw, Dr and Mrs Paul B Bagdikian, Anita, Paul Jr., and Emma Ehlers are mentioned in the notes.
Boys prepare toy racing cars for a Thursday event at the Y M C A. Each car shares custom features while fuel cells and guide wires propel them toward a two o'clock race. Parents and friends invited to view the youngsters in action.
Miss Marjorie Cushing recently concluded duties and is now employed locally. Mr. and Mrs. Ear Bur returned home after a six day trip through Quebec and celebration. Gov. and Mrs. Sewall enjoy a summer at Small Point Beach with family and leisure time lingering since his last term ended seven years ago.
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