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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1954
Page
6
Mrs Lotta Goodwin a Bath native and former Times composing room worker keeps to her home due to heat. Collated items include visits by Mr and Mrs T T Schulten of Woolwich to Boston, Furber in Korea’s Inchon Post, and numerous Bath residents socializing from North Edgecomb to Augusta trips.
Norman Marriner of Garnet assists Beatrice Harrington daughter of Mrs Clifford Harrington during a fortnight at Audubon Camp Medford as she serves as a councilor. Mrs Mary Davenport of Hallowell visits Meadowway with Mr and Mrs Fred Merchant. Alonzo Fisher and family return from Meadowbrook cottage outing. grandson Philip Marriner joins them. Mrs Otis N E Card shows improvement after recent surgery at Memorial Hospital.
Mr and Mrs Benjamin Haggett Jr and their children of West Orange New Jersey will arrive this week for a summer vacation. They will stay part of the time with Mr and Mrs Benjamin Haggett at Front Street and the remainder at a cottage at Princes Point Casco Bay.
Mrs Rolvin MelIntire and Miss Sara Louise Buchanan of Dunedin Fla are guests of Mrs Jason A Merrill in Washington street. Mr and Mrs Walter Parker of Newton Heights Mass vacationing at Cameron Point Southport have visited Bath this week. Capt Joseph J Rogers and family left for Anniston Alabama after a two week stay at Popham Beach. Mr and Mrs Gordon Puffer of Manchester NH returned from Sabine visit with Mr and Mrs Sanford Nickerson. Mrs Luetta Brooks became housekeeper for Archie Doyle. Miss Jane Given of Bowdoin visited with Mrs Sarah Given and others. Lt Richard Card USAR Transportation Corps leaves for Fort Bliss VA for two years.
Mr. and Mrs. Philip Wysor of Bethlehem Pennsylvania will return home this week after visiting Mrs. Wysor's mother Mrs. Jason A. Merrill at 204 Washington Street. The Wysors include sons Henry Jason and Philip Charleton and daughter Ann Leah. Mrs. Wysor, Marie Merrill by birth, is a Colby College graduate.
Mr and Mrs Anthony C Espo of Haverhill Massachusetts visit Mrs Esposito s cousin Francis Bruce and aunt Mrs Ethel Morse at 13 Highland Street. Mr and Mrs Homer W Hills and four children of Gilead Connecticut stay overnight with City Manager Nathan C White and wife at 1302 High Street while on a Maine and New Hampshire vacation. Miss Florence A Neiley of West Bath recently visited Mrs Laura B Doten of Portland.
Mr and Mrs Alfred Saunders along with Mrs George A Pickle and Mrs Annie L Brown of Montreal arrive to visit Mrs Brown’s daughter and husband Mr and Mrs Paul Moore at 473 Washington Street. They plan a week in Bath.
Mrs Nellie Hunt of Bangor and formerly of Middle Street is a guest of Mr and Mrs Warren Davis of West Bath. The note records a brief social visit and the hosting family.
Mr and Mrs Robert Thompson returned to their Prairie Village Kansas home after a vacation with Mrs Thompson's parents Mr and Mrs Harold Freeman at Sunnyside Farm East Brunswick. Their daughters Candace and Cynthia remained with grandparents since June and will stay until late August when Mrs Thompson will join them to bring them home.
Mrs. Frederick E. Drake, Mrs. Charles H. Cahill, Mrs. Harold W. DeLong and Miss Mary F. Gibbons spent Thursday in South Casco as guests of Rev. and Mrs. Culbert McGay. Mrs. Addie Moulton, previously at Memorial hospital, has moved to the Mace Home for elderly people at 348 Washington Street.
Frederick M. Haggett of Phippsburg Center employed at First National Bank will return home at week’s end from Camp Drum New York where he has spent three weeks in training. He holds the rank of first lieutenant in the United States Army Reserve and serves with the 901st Field Artillery Battalion 76th Infantry Division.
Mrs Sadie Harnden matron of the Old Ladies Home and her sister Miss Mildred Clark of Bowery street spent a day in Lewiston last week highlighting a brief family excursion and social call.
Mr and Mrs Kenneth R Vail of Saugus Mass recently stayed with Mr and Mrs Lawrence R Vail of Arrowsic before departing Thursday on a White Mountains tour Mr Vail is on vacation from General Electric Co in Lynn Stuart Kocha of Detroit Michigan is visiting with his parents Mr and Mrs Joseph E Kocha of 27 Liberty Street
Dr and Mrs Bradley Carlton and their children Judith Ann Jerri Bradley and Ardenne Stott Carlton arrived Friday for a week long visit with Mrs Carlton parents Dr and Mrs Ardenne A Stott of Park Street Troy New York.
Mr and Mrs Charles Wixson of Winslow died Thursday in Bath while visiting Mrs Wix son’s sister Mrs Herbert Worrey at 118 Academy Street.
Mr and Mrs Walter Mc Naughton and their children Stephen and Martha of Millinocket spent the weekend with Mrs Scott M Golder on Winship street, staying with her mother.
Mr and Mrs Bernard Henderson and their son Jack of Phippsburg were Friday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Kenneth Percival of Ayer Massachusetts at their Meadowbrook cottage.
Dr and Mrs Laurence Shesler Jr and their children Peggy Katie and Carl of Tomaston were vacationing at Popham Beach and passed Friday in Bath with Mrs Shesler's mother Mrs Carlton Rice in Bedford.
Mr and Mrs Kenneth Percival and aunt Miss Nellie Tracey have returned to their home in Ayer Massachusetts after a week’s visit at the Tracey cottage in Meadowbrook.
Mr and Mrs Clifton Page of Philadelphia extend their visit to enjoy the season with his mother Mrs Orville E Page in Middle City.
Mr. and Mrs. Melville McKenney and daughter Margaret Mary of Lansdale Pennsylvania returned home after a week with Mr. McKenney’s sister Mrs. Andrew Black and family at their Meadowbrook cottage.
Hardld W. Burnham of Lynn Massachusetts, a music professor, spent Thursday with his aunt Mrs. Elizabeth W. Hart at 504 High Street. He is currently in Portland, performing piano at a theatre.
Arthur Peterson Mrs Flor ence Pilcher and Miss June Hanrahan of Medford Mass returned home Sunday after a week's visit with Mrs Pilcher's sister Mrs Allen Little and family of Turner Court. Clayton Bailey and family and Mrs Gertrude Libby left for a lake outing near Portland. William J Paisley of Pine Street returned after five weeks with daughter and son in law Curtis E Goodwin of North Berwick.
Warren Kenney U S N now attends machinist school at Great Lakes Naval Training Station Illinois and has been chosen class petty officer for earning the highest rank in his class.
Mr and Mrs Amos Pratt of Watertown Massachusetts are visiting Bath and surroundings as guests of relatives. Mrs Pratt formerly Gladys Pottle of Bath. Mrs Herbert Cavanaugh of East Brunswick is convalescing satisfactorily after recent surgery at Maine General Hospital Portland.
Mrs Eula Morang of the Odd Folks Home staff left Monday for a two week vacation to be spent at her camp on Merrymeeting Bay.
Mr and Mrs Walter M Hill Jr and daughters Nancy and Barbara of Springfield Mass spent the weekend with Mr Hill's parents. Mr and Mrs Walter M Hill of North Street left Monday for Halifax Nova Scotia.
Mr and Mrs John Marcotti of Saratoga Springs New York were recent overnight guests of Mr and Mrs William Hill of Middle town in New York.
Mr and Mrs Clair Davis of Saugus Massachusetts return from a three week vacation at their Bay Point summer home. They visited Mr Davis brother Carroll Davis and wife on Bowery street and Mrs Davis brother and wife Mark Hennessy and mother Mrs William H Hennessy of Center street. Mr Davis works for General Electric in Lynn Massachusetts. Mrs David Taylor of Farnham Quebec will arrive Tuesday to visit her sister Mrs John Otis on High street.
Mr and Mrs Raymond R Powers of 624 Washington announce the birth of a son weighing seven pounds five ounces born early Monday at Memorial hospital The baby is named Raymond Robert Jr Mrs Powers is formerly Jeannine Bisson daughter of Lucien and Mrs Bisson of 648 High street Mr Powers is the son of Mr and Mrs H Martin Powers of 1540 Mrs John K Lee of Washington street opened her Summer home on MacMahon Island Ann Jewett a stewardess with American Airlines now flying New York to Chicago arrived Saturday for a few days visit with her parents Mr and Mrs Brian M Jewett of Days Ferry Mrs Henry Henrikson of 1291 Washington street resumed work Monday in the office of City Clerk Harry E Ring Jr after vacation.
Miss Pauline Potter of the Old Folks Home resumed work after a two week visit with her brother Robert Potter and family of Kittery. Mrs. Lucy Bennett of Buckfield arrived for a few days visit with her sister and husband Mr. and Mrs. D LeRoy Lord Sr of 1510 Washington Street.
Mrs Harry Young and Mrs David N. Heald of Washington street returned Saturday evening from a motor trip to the eastern part of the State visiting Ellsworth and Stonington. Mr Young spent the weekend at his camp in Freedom.
Mr and Mrs Arnold Brewer and daughters Stephanie and Deborah visited Mr and Mrs Walter M Hill in North for the weekend, sharing time with family.
Mr and Mrs Rowland Hanscom of 7 Meadow Way were entertained Sunday by Mr and Mrs Andrew Gemallero with a family dinner at Jordan's in Boothbay Harbor to honor their twenty third wedding anniversary. Also present was Mrs Raymond Fellows of Saratoga Springs NY.
Mrs. Frederick E. Drake and her children Elena and Frederick Jr spend several weeks at Harwichport Massachusetts on Cape Cod, enjoying the seaside retreat.
Mr and Mrs Edward L Gaudreau Jr and their sons Edward 3rd Arthur Robert and David of South Portland visited their father Edward L Gaudreau acting Chief of Police Bath Police Force and Mrs Gaudreau at the family home on upper Washington Street. They returned Monday except Edward 3rd who stayed longer with his grandparents.
Mr and Mrs H E Jaquith return to 98 Academy Street Saturday after a vacation with Mr and Mrs Leander Emin of Providence Rhode Island.
Mrs Carrie E Gilker of Ports mouth New Hampshire formerly of Bath visits Bath to spend July with sister Mrs J Edward Pomeroy and Mr Pomeroy of Court street. She has been entertained by friends and relatives during her stay and plans to return Saturday.
Mrs. William Pecci and her children Kenneth and Kleo returned from Boston where they visited Mrs. Pecci’s brother Rev. Ronald Smith who underwent surgery at Massachusetts General Hospital. Mrs. Raymond Oliver of High Street went to Quincy for a visit with her cousin Mrs. Lillian Nason.
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Hill of Cincinnati announce the arrival of a son on July 19. The baby weighs nine pounds and 14 ounces and has been named Michael Lee. The child’s grandfather is Walter M. Hill of North Street.
Mr. and Mrs. Karl R. Merchant and Ronald Sicard of Lockport visit Mr. and Mrs. Fred Merchant of Meadow Way for a two week stay with the Merchant parents.
Mrs Harry Ring returns to Washburn street after a week as a guest of Frank Beverage and nieces Jennie and Etta Beverage in North Haven. She travels with her sister Mrs G A Carter of Rockland who extends her visit with Bath.
John A. Beals of Coshocton Ohio visits Bath en route with his wife A Beals. He is tied to General Electric Coshocton office and is a Bath native with schooling in Bath Portland and Bentley Accounting Boston. Mrs George Melzard hosts Sevial Eight at Court Street Tuesday. Lieut Gerard L Nelson and Anna Mae Berry announce birth of Leslie Ann in Monterey California July 12 weighing seven pounds three ounces. Nelsons are from Monterey and Upper High Street families. Lowell returns home after weekend with Fred Merchant Meadow Way.
Mr. and Mrs. Edwin W Hag ett and son Arthur of West ath vacationing at Sabine occupying Bates cottage. Mrs Leah E Strout of Winne gence returned home after a visit with cousin Miss Grace Ferry in Milton Mass. Several families host visitors including Mark Hayes and sons from Staten Island and Helen Hayes in Washburn street. Mr Mitchell commutes to Maine cities for work. Mrs. Elsie Small of Shepard's plans two weeks vacation. Miss Mary Jane Parshley vacationing at Mill Island Arrowsic visits Taber family. Linwood Carr of Cumberland Center visits daughter Harold Carter. Harley D True and wife visit Harry E Cooke. True has recovered from a long injury.
Miss Sally Lane Sewall has returned home after visiting her two sisters and their husbands Mrs Edward Janeway of Greenwich Conn and Mrs Chester Brett Jr of Wellesley Mass Mr and Mrs Ralph H Dodge Jr and children Donna Danny Douglas and Denise of Detroit Mich visiting Mrs Alice Dodge 805 Washington Street and grandmother Mrs Mabel Knight 156 Front Street with other relatives and friends
Mr and Mrs Thomas Wetherington of Western Avenue entertained their son Clyde Wetherington and family from Newark New Jersey along with Jack Hadfield. They returned to Newark Tuesday. Guests over Sunday included Mrs Ava Robinson of Lewiston and Mr and Mrs Ernest Card and daughter Susan of Portland.
Mrs Ella McDonough of Dorchester Massachusetts is the guest of her daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs Charles F Marr at 1379 Washington Street as part of a family visit.
Alice Marjorie Leeman of Woolwich returns to Offut Air Force Base Omaha after a 20 day furlough visiting her parents in Woolwich and sister in Somerville Massachusetts. She notes Maine temperatures refreshing after Offut’s 100 degree plus heat.
Mr and Mrs Karl Merchant and their son Ronald spend two weeks with Mr and Mrs Fred Merchant in Meadowway. After vacation Mrs Merchant and Ronald join their three children at the family home in Lockport New York. Mr Merchant will return to Long Beach California where he is employed.
Mr de Mra AN jan I Fie and son C a enjoy a two week vacation in Pemaquid with Mrs Carter’s family including Capt Ralph Hatch and other Woolwich and Portland relatives. They fly from Portland airport Tuesday, greeted by Hatch family, Seekins and daughter Judy, and Mrs Carter’s former colleagues. Mrs Carter, Marilyn Hatch, once worked for Dr Herbert T. Caverly. Other local movements include Mrs Stevens’ motor trip to Aroostook, the Crist family’s weekend at Little Sebago Lake, and residents heading to Cape Elizabeth, Saugus and New York City for visits and relocations.
Mr and Mrs William W Dennison of Green Street stay at the Sebasco Summer home of Mr and Mrs G Thomas Murphy with guest Mrs Sr T Gibbons of Kirkwood Missouri. Mr and Mrs Charles F Marr announce the birth of a son Charles Franklin Jr at Memorial hospital July 25 weighing eight pounds fourteen ounces. Mrs Robert Grant and daughter Alice of Bristol Conn and Miss Joan Joseph of Waterbury Conn are guests of Mr and Mrs Martin Anderson at 86 Washington Street.
The Sisters of Mercy announce their annual tea Sunday afternoon from three to five at the convent 848 High Street under general chairmanship of Mrs Edward B Hamblett. Reception committee includes Mrs Philip Boudreau and Miss Della Gaudette. Pouring times are 3 to 3 30 Clinton McFadden and Philip OHara, 3 30 to 4 Dougherty and Carey, 4 to 4 30 Lemont and Edward Footer, 4 30 to 5 H Ralph Forbes and Margaret Mulligan.
Operation Family in Jacksonville Illinois reports two sons Charles age sixteen and Franklin age seven had appendectomies within a week. Their sister Mary Kay underwent the procedure last February.
Maine produces about 25 percent of the nation spark as feldspar used in rain and pottery. Four states take Maine s entire output for large porcelain and pottery plants.
A carillon of 72 bells weighing about half a million pounds at a Riverside church in New York City is rated as the world’s largest.
Pencil makers assert the market offers more than 350 distinct pencil varieties. The figure highlights the breadth of options for consumers and professionals seeking specific leads, wood cores, and finishes.
Bath and Rumford Junior Legions split a doubleheader at Togus Tuesday with Bath winning 6-0 in the opener behind Carl Norton six-hitter, and Rumford taking the nightcap 10-5. Norton impressed with nine innings of work as Bath built early runs while Thaxter Trafton led Bath with three hits. Rumford's Don Ray struggled in the second game as Bath totaled 13 hits. Post officer said Bath will continue playing non tournament games against Wiscasset Boothbay and Falmouth.
Mrs Merle Ambrose was guest of honor at a stork shower held Tuesday at the home of her aunt Mrs Mira True 58 Weeks. A bassinet filled with pink and blue gifts, a present from her mother Mrs Everett Baker of Woolwich, was placed before her. A buffet lunch followed with sandwiches potato chips relishes cakes and coffee. Attending were Mrs Charles Murray Jr Mrs Raymond Carpenter Mrs Everett Baker Mrs Alfred Springer Mrs Alfie Pelletier Mrs Bernice Murphy Mrs James Landry Mrs John Hudson Mrs Richard Hughes Mrs Kenneth Baker Mrs Carl Pinkham Mrs Charles Tibbetts Mrs Ruth Murray Mrs Clayton Stinson Mrs Charles True Mrs James Hughes Miss Toni Baker Mrs Alfred Boucher and Mrs Walter Baker.
The Women’s Christian Temperance Union gathers at Mrs. Annie Pero’s Winnegance home. De votions on “Friends” are led by Mrs. Mabel Paquet. An August 17 all day West Bowdoin Institute at West Bowdoin Baptist church is planned with three Bath directors among speakers. An election of officers is set for Aug to replace the Aug 10 meeting.
A Bath based Audubon Junior Camp party traveled aboard the Viking with Captain George M. Lowden on a daylong excursion from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. The trip included a 20 minute session at Hog Island Summer Camp and a 90 minute lunch stop at Friendship. The group list features Jane Footer Diane Farnham Sally Grindell Edna White Helena Marco Carol Bennett Judy Ashe Barbara Woods Jean Vachon Ellen Oliver Ruth Fuller Christine Fuller Dianne Hodgkins Virginia Percy Beverly Ann Cromwell and many others.
More than 13 000 midshipmen officers and men sail on the summer cruise aboard 19 ships bound for Europe. The eight week voyage began June 7 with U S S New Jersey carrying Frank Torrey son of Mr and Mrs Joseph H Torrey of 16 Cobb Road and husband of Marion L Torrey of 18 Adams Court. Ports include Portugal Spain France Belgium and The Netherlands. They will return to Norfolk Va August 3.
The United States recorded a birth rate of 25.1 births per thousand people in 1953, the highest level in many years, reflecting a postwar surge.
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