Former Bath resident revisits parsonage history and family ties
The article recalls Rev 84 the former clergyman who once visited his uncle Jarvis Patten at the Winter Street parsonage now linked to Bath church. It notes a 17 year stay in Puerto Rico with Standard Oil and highlights Captains Bardwell and Jarvis Patten as pre-Civil War shipmasters in a notable Bath lineage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jar‘wis
Winter Street
Pennsylvania
Puerto Rico
Standard Oil Co
Bardwell Patten
Jarvis Patten
George G
John Patten
Jarvis
Winter Street Parsonage
Patten
Bath
Manna Product Confusion Sparks Pharmacist Note
Modern druggists discuss a product labeled manna distinct from the biblical substance. The note clarifies differences in origin, use, and historical context to prevent mixups in apothecary practice.
Birthday Party for Erroll McGuiggan Ends Eight Years
Master Erroll McGuiggan celebrated his eighth birthday Thursday at a lawn party on Middle Street. Guests enjoyed games and outdoor stunts with prizes won by Billy Luke and Judy Hart. Erroll received toys, clothing and money while a yellow green theme dominated the decorations and cake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erroll McGuiggan
Edward McGuiggan
Middle Street
Billy Luke
Judy Hart
Erroll
McGuiggan
Courtney Stover
Roland Hanscom
Marjorie Foster
Cynthia Stevens
Jury Hart
Melvin Ricker
Robert Ricker
Bryan Hooten
David McLuer
Lewis Stone
Frederick Pushard
Rodney Bergeron
Moon Appears Just 24 Miles Away With Giant Telescopes
Report notes that the largest telescopes can render the moon as if it were only 24 miles distant, illustrating how instrumental power alters perceived distance and scale.
Wedding in Cambridge Honors Bride and Groom
The Cambridge wedding featured a blue headpiece with white veil and a white prayer book. Maid of honor Sandra Blonder wore orchid pique with a sweetpea corsage while best man Alvin Gediman stood nearby. Mrs Blonder is Morse High School class of 1942 and later Burdett College alumna working at Holtz and bombsight and Standard Drug Co. After a wedding trip to Canada Niagara Falls and New York, the couple plans a bridge and home. Dinner followed the ceremony with mother of the bride in grey crepe and orchid corsage and mother of the groom in blue satin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandra Blonder
Alvin Gediman
Blonder
Morse High School
Burdett College
Holtz & Bombsight
Standard ‘Drug Co
Canada
Niagara Falls
New York State
Arthur Gediman
Farewell Surprise Party for Mrs Colby Held at Colby Home
Mrs B Farley Colby was treated to a farewell surprise party at the home of Mrs Alice J Colby on Washington Street. Guests included relatives and neighbors such as Ralph Blakney Victor Choquette Joseph McKown Hollis Kennedy Everson Stinson Raymond Farley Albert Richard and others from Richmond and London Eng. Mrs Colby and her daughters Anita and Marcia plan to move to a new home where Mr Colby is employed at Quonset Naval Air Station Rhode Island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Farley Colby
Alice J. Colby
Washington Street
Joe Blakeney
Victor
Ralph Blakeney
Victor Choquette
Joseph McKown
Hollis Kennedy
Everson Stinson
Raymond Farley
Albert Richard
Vinal Hunnewell
Shirley
Norma
Carol Hunnewell
John Sutter
Russell Farley
Olive Farley
J. Russell Grant
Sally
Florence Parker
Guy Farley
Earl Farley
Grace van Sickle
Elizabeth Barter
Richmond
Ralph McInnes
London
Eng
U. S
Colby Apartments
Engagement Notice for Dorothy Belanger and Aubrey Steen Jr
Mr and Mrs Bradford P Belanger announce the engagement of daughter Dorothy Aldena to Aubrey E Steen Jr son of Mrs Esther Steen The couple are Morse High graduates 48 and 45 with Navy service and Bath Iron Works history Dorothys summer teaching role at Lambert Park and no wedding date set
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradford P. Belanger
Crawford Drive
Lambert Park
Dorothy Aldena
Aubrey E. Steen, Jr
Esther Steen
Middle Street
Miss Belanger
Morse High
Steen
U. S. Navy
Bath
Bath Iron Works
Biddeford
Sea-Scout Trip Planned from Foster's Point to Bath
The sea-scout event led by William Williams and Skipper Niss calls for guests to join a three hour trip from Foster's Point to Bath leaving around 5 15 PM. Transportation back will not be provided and a minimum charge will defray costs. Festivities start about 11 PM on Saturday August 7, with a rain date of August 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berra
William
Niss
Foster's Point
McDonald's Landing
Bath
Foster’s Point
Mr. Williams
Harold P. Small
Homer Johnson
Leon Genthner
William Mussenden
William Niss
Steve O'Donnell
D. Greene
Miss Dorothy Durgin Guest of Honor at Local Party
Dorothy Durgin attended a combined birthday and going away party hosted by Miss Mary Gallant on Harvard street. The event featured games and refreshments prepared by the host and her mother, with guests including Mary Gallant, Shirley Maines, Ellen Smith, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy
Harvard Street
Miss Mary Gallant
9 Street
Durgin
Miss D
Leo J. Gallant
Gallente
Mary T. Gallnles Plummer
Shirley Mainesbora Robinson
Ellen Smith
Ina Povich
Skippy Gallant
John Gallant
Mary R. Gala Ythnette ‘Harmon
Smith
I. J. Gallant
Doll Carriage Parade Set for August Tenth
The event announces a Doll Carriage Parade on August tenth in front of City Hall with children from all playgrounds eligible to enter. An Arts and Crafts exhibit follows on August seventeenth at City Hall, and the annual picnic is planned for Rock Hill Inn on August nineteenth with outdoor games and entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Hill
City Hall
Rock Hill Inn
Twilight sails and party mourns in Pein obituary note
Fragmentary OCR notes a twilight sailing or vigil in Pein with mentions of Paul Boudreau and daughters Mrs. Fred Oliver and Mrs. Mary Kneiper, indicating a family sorrow or memorial context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Paul Boudreau
Local photography school opens with limited enrollment
The school started with a small class and Mr. White as instructor. September brought Desko vich and Charles Brown joining White, creating basic and advanced photography courses. Ten students now enroll, with a list of advanced students from several states and towns. Mr. White, once founder of the first New York photographic school, entered the Navy in World War II, later returning to open the local school in April 1947.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White
Sepher
O Deskovich
Charles Brown
Georgine Barrie
Joseph
Pi Pa
Robert Hamblett
Bath
See
Westbrook
Raymondland
William Pickrell
Portland
Ernest Silva
Lexington
Mass
Nora Smart
Olden
Navy
Chicago
Enjoyable Reception At Bath Country Club For City Manager
Bath City Council members and officials gathered with wives and many citizens Friday at Bath Country Club for a reception honoring City Manager Ralph F. Tendorf. Over 100 attendees enjoyed lobster salad and chicken buffet, dancing afterward, and flowers were donated by local greenhouses Elwell and Kennebec.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath Country Club
Ralph F. Tendorf
Ilene Tabor
Bob Rice
Mrs Lester Owen and Daughter Visit Relatives
Mrs Lester Owen and her daughter Seger arrive for a visit with Judith and Paul Jr., sharing time with family members and planning local activities during the stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester Owen
Daugh Seger
Ren. Judith and
Paul, Jr
Reunion of Miller Family Sheds Light on Wide Spread Ties
A 1949 family reunion gathered many Millers from across the United States. Attendees included Thomas Miller of Michigan and Paul Miller of Annapolis, with siblings and cousins from Detroit Plainfield Bath Winterport Portland and Salem. Nearly all members expected to attend next year’s reunion as the clan celebrated its diverse professions and locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ponte Dent
Paul Miller
Annapolis
Thomas Miller
Mich
Map Hayward Newcomb
Charles Fleming
Detroit
Erwin Stewart
Plain
Edward Morse
Mansfield
Carl French
Carl’ French, Jr
Portland
Maud Hagerthy
Winterport
Nathan Miller
Fants Land
Mae Parker
Lis Falls
Ann Ridyard Ce
Hayward Newcomb
Stanley DeWitt
John
Bath
Frank Sparks
Nequasset
Arthur Holmes
Salem
Mass
Justus H. Miller
Carolyn
Majella
Nancy
Wilam Hil
Edward Footer
Seat Oe
A Boys
Pa United States
Birthday Party for Joseph Chabot
A birthday gathering was hosted at 133 Dummer Street for Joseph Chabot the son of Mr and Mrs Chabot. Guests included Mr and Mrs Free man Donna Donald and Mrs Gabrielle Grindell and children Laurie Billy Savage Linda Robert and David Gauvin. The best of honor was Joey Chabot the son of Mr and Mrs Generale Livermore Falls Sareea Bath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William
Dummer Street
Josephet
Roo
Joseph
Freeman
Hhi Donna
Donald
Gabrielle Grindell
Idren
Laurie
Billy Savage
Linda
Robert
David Gauvin
Joey Dhabess
Enerate
Sea Scout Barracuda Crew Aids Pine Haven Camp at Sewall’s Point
Sea Scout ship Barracuda led by Skipper William A. Niss contributed gear and equipment to Pine Haven ring camp at Sewall’s Point. The group volunteered time and resources to support local youth activities and summer program needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barracuda
William A. Niss
Pine Haven Ring
Sewall
Bowdoinham Firemen Plan Improvements and Programs
August meeting invites Mrs Brice as assistant steward and holds social hour after Bowdoinham Firemen's Association discussion. Fire Chief George Cio reports donated lumber from Chester Hobart and three grapples for emergency use. Members take first aid courses and plan beano games to fund ongoing upgrades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pete
Bowdoinham
Firemen’s ‘Association
Whic
George Cio
Chester Hobart
Vacation Dispatches From Maine Club and Neighbors
Items detail social visits and travels of local residents and visitors. Mr and Mrs Ralph Chesley and Ralph Jr of Washington DC spent vacation at the Chesleys Post Road Dan Edith home. The Rad club of Maine held an annual meeting at Cyrus Woodmarps Center Laneheon with noon service. Mr and Mrs Percy Tibbetts returned home after days away. Lauris W and niece Patty Brown visited from Philadelphia. Mrs Ernest Frye left for Tenants Harbor to join sister Mrs Forest all. Wallace Hunter family of Portland visited town Thursday. Rev and Mrs William Tark escorted others on a trip to Nova Scotia and New York. Jacy Hovis visiting cousin Mrs Linwood and returning Saturday to Hampden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph R. Chesley
Ralph, Jr
Washington, D. C
Chesley
Post Road
Dan Edith
Powers
Brunsing
Mary Lilly
Alice Maxwell
Rad— Club of
Maine
Ae dl
Cyrus. Woodmarpswell
Center
Laneheon
Percy Tibbetts
Lauris W
Patty Brown
Philadelphia
Wilsons
Ernest Frye
William Tark
Nova Scotia
New York
Miranda fragment lists names amid local notices
Fragmentary text mentions Mrs Carl Brown husband and Kenneth Smith of Cold Spring with others in a Monday item. It is unclear but appears to be a social or probate style notice from a Miranda publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Brown
Kenneth Smith
Cold Spring ’, Ee
Miranda
Slagene Bad
Hackett
Personal notes on Bath trip timing and street address
Fragmentary note mentions Dr and others linked to Park Street and a return to Bath later in the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Park Street
Bath
Seagzon
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Bombter's, Inc
Arthur Bardwill Patten
California
Erroll Mguiggan
Cambridge
Bath Young
Bride of
Mrs. Colby
Bailey’s Hardware
N Street
Bath, Maine
Shower Sociensey Tetaane
Dorothy Durgin
H. M
J.C. Steen
Howard and
Jim
Washington ST. Corner
Clarence White
City Council
Rodney E. Ross, Jr
Ward
Country Club
Ross
Mittendorf
Elwell
Kennebec
Joseph Chabot
SEA Crew Girl Scouts
Lakewood Theatre
Lakewood Players
Seersey
Rodolph Besier
Wimpole Street
Vee
James Brice
Jackie Cooper
Jackie Cooga
Preston Foster
Hal Roach
Laurel & Wardy
Oy Wu
Sun
Flynn
Shehidan
Bago
Florida
Villa Rica
Boa Raton
Boca Raton
Boca Raton Club
Portuity
Ema Yuation
Atlantic Ocean
Andrew E. Fodor
Prospect Ave
West Hartford
Conn
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