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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1954

Page

6

Bath and area residents share news of births visits and travels

Mrs Harold Small and Alberta and Patricia and Fay aboard street share family visits in Bath. A son named Daniel Her Birth announced for Mrs Buttrick at Memorial hospital. Residents plan moves to Hartford and Portland while others attend graduation and services across Bath and adjacent towns.

Harold Small Alberta Patricia Fay Bath S. Bruce Buttrick Memorial Hospital Buttrick Daniel Susan Harold Tobey Willow Street Hartford

Memorial hospital visits and local social notes

Mrs. Annie Krepps of 121 Bedford Street is a patient at Memorial hospital and welcomes visits from friends. Mr. and Mrs. John Fossett and Betsy Ann of Portland are visiting Mrs. Fossett's parents, the Pert couple, in Middle Street. Fossett will stay longer. Margaret Lakin of Shepherd Street entered Memorial May 20 as a surgical patient and would like visitors. Fred Honen of Montswag left for Philadelphia to visit her husband and stay with his parents. Leo Poulin of Lewiston, a Sabine summer resident, is first at his cottage this season. Charles W. Leavitt and family hosted by Howard Leavitt in Liberty Street. Leavitt formerly worked on the tow bridge draw. Roger Pierce of Park Street and Herbert Huggard of Mechanic Street were Lewiston visitors.

Annie Krepps Bedford Street The Memorial Hospital John Fossett Betsy Ann Portland Margaret Lakin Shepard Street Fred Honen Montsweag Philadelphia Owen Leo Poulin Lewiston Sabine Charles W. Leavitt East Baldwin Mreavitt Andrs. Howard Leavitt Liberty Street Leavitt Roger Pierce Park Street S. Herbert Huggard Mechanic Street

Mrs Florence Churchill Guests at Myrtle Lodge Banquet

Mrs Florence Churchill of P visits cousin Mrs Jennie Cameron of Granite street and attends Myrtle Lodge of Odd Ladies banquet at the Lobster Grill. Richard Giberson of 1330 Atlantic & Pacific Store has reentered Memorial hospital for further treatment.

Florence Churchill Jennie Cameron Granite Street Myrtle Lodge Odd Ladies Richard Giberson Atlantic & Pacific Memorial Hospital

Wallace Plant Returns Home After Hospital Stay

Wallace Plant came home to High Street Friday afternoon from Maine General Hospital in Portland where he had been a patient. He underwent surgery at a Boston hospital several months ago.

Wallace Plant High Street Maine General Hosp Portland Mr. Plant Boston, Mass

Miss Faith Fleming Admitted To Memorial Hospital

Faith Fleming daughter of Mr and Mrs Clinton A Fleming of 17 Andrews Road is admitted as a medical patient at Memorial Hospital on May 24. Faith is a third grade student at Huse School.

Faith Fleming Clinton A. Fleming Andrews Road Memorial Hospital Faith Huse School

Leavitt Family Attends Baltimore Pharmacy Graduation

Mrs. Edgar Leavitt of Academy street traveled to Baltimore Maryland for the graduation exercises at the Baltimore School of Pharmacy where her son Dean Leavitt was a class member. Dean Leavitt, a Morse High School graduate in the class of 1951, has accepted a position and will reside in Baltimore.

Mabel Sears Jackie Edgett Street East Providence R. I Zion's Bible Institution Edgar Leavitt Academy Street Baltimore Baltimore School of Pharmacy Dean Leavitt Leavitt Morse High

Mrs John Lasell Opens Whitinsville Cottage at Small Point

Mrs John Lasell of Whitinsville Massachusetts has opened her cottage at Small Point for the summer season.

John Lasell Whitinsville, Mass Small Point

Moore Family Returns After Visit. New Newport Baby Born

Mr and Mrs Lloyd Moore of Millinocket return from a visit with his parents Mr and Mrs Frank Moore of Washington street. Mr Moore works on a local construction project. Mr and Mrs James Taggart of North street announce the birth of a son at the Maine Live and Ear Infirmary in Portland on Wednesday May 26 weighing eight pounds six ounces.

Walter Longley Washington Street Memorial Hospital Walter Arthur Lloyd Moore David Paul Jerry Wayne Judy Millinocket Mr. Moore Frank Moore James Taggart North Street Maine Live & Ear Infirmary Portland

Mrs Ethel Robinson and Jesse Homan Dinner Guests

Mrs Ethel Robinson and Jesse Homan were recent dinner guests of Portland friends.

Ethel Robinson Jesse Homan Portland

Traceys Leave Bath for California Home

Mr and Mrs Andrew J Tracey formerly of Bath left Monday for their home in Vallejo California after visiting his brother Thomas Tracey of 15 Huse street and other relatives here They also visited his sister in Portland and relatives in Ayer Massachusetts

Andrew J. Tracey Bath Vallejo Calif Thomas Tracey Huse Street Portland Ayer Mass

Gardinerresident Lula Marr mourns weekend with son and wife

Mrs Lula Marr of Gardiner and former resident of upper Washington street spent the weekend with her son and his wife Mr and Mrs Charles Marr of Washington street travelling to visit family in the city through the weekend with relatives in the Washington street area

Lula Marr Gardiner Upper Washington Street Charles Marr Washington Street

Mrs Donald Parent in Memorial Hospital Convalescence

Mrs Donald Parent of Office Drive is a surgical patient at Memorial hospital and is convalescing very satisfactorily. Her children Virginia Elaine and grandparents Mr and Mrs Frank Moore of 470 Washington Street are listed in the hospitalization notice.

Donald Parent Office Drive Memorial Hospital Virginia Elaine Frank Moore Washington Street

Mrs Jayne Guests Overnight Before Cottage Work

Mrs John K. Jayne of New Canaan Conn is an overnight guest May 25 of Hon and Mrs Arthur Bewall Stone House Farm on her way to Small Point where work began last week on a demountable cottage for her temporary residence.

Loyal F. Sewall New York City Arthur Sewall 2d Washington Street Small Point John K. Jayne New Canaan, Conn Arthur Bewall Stone House

Memorial Day visits and trips from Bath and South Portland

Mr and Mrs G Clifford Madden of South Portland formerly of Bath spent Memorial Day with Mrs Madden s father Harry A Beals at his Wis-casset home. Miss Peggy Safford from Bath Iron Works and Miss Cynthia Dauphin from New England Tel and Tel visit Sgt and Mrs Richard Soule in Quantico Virginia. Mrs Soule is Jean Caton formerly of Bath. Mr and Mrs Warren Hawley Jr and Rodney E Ross Jr toured to Jackman for a fishing trip over Memorial Day.

Harold Stanton Somerset Place Rangeley Memorial Day G. Clifford Madden South Portland Bath Peggy Safford Bath Iron Works Corp Harold Safford Middle Street Cynthia Dauphin New England Tel. & Tel. Co John M. Dauphin High Street S. Richard Soule Quantico, Va Soule Jean Caton Warren Hawley, Jr Rodney E. Ross, Jr Washington Street Jackman

Hogan couple arrives for summer in Arrowsic near Ainsworths

Mr and Mrs Robert Hogan of Washington DC arrive to spend the summer at their Arrowsic home near their daughter and son in law Major and Mrs Raymond L Ainsworth.

Robert Hogan Washington, D. C Arrowsic Major Raymond L. Ainsworth

Mrs Frank Wilson Hosts Canasta Club Session

Mrs Frank Wilson entertained her canasta club last Wednesday with refreshments served after the games.

Frank Wilson Canasta ‘Club

Mrs LeRoy Lord Sr Returns Home From Memorial Hospital

Mrs LeRoy Lord Sr leaves Memorial hospital to return home on upper Washington street. Her sister Mrs Lucy Bennett of Buckfield visits for several days with her sister and brother-in-law.

LeRoy Lord, Sr Upper Washington Street Memorial Hospital Lucy Bennett Buckfield

Mrs Morse Returns From Florida in Five Week Rest

Mrs John A Morse returned Friday to the home of Mrs Edward B Smith at 929 Middle street after a five week rest. Mr and Mrs Graham Blandy of Greenwich New York spent part of the Winter at Penny Farms Florida.

Rebecca Minott Phippsburg Center Eastland Portland John A. Morse Edward B. Smith Middle Street Graham Blandy Greenwich N. Y Morse Penney Farms Fla

Families join voyage home amid Geneva talk and farewells

Mrs Wright and family leave Bath to sail toward Heidelberg while lingering in Boston. Admiral Gillette notes limited Geneva conference progress as stormy seas approach the Atlantic coast. Mr and Mrs Arnold C Perham of Chelmsford visit Bath en route to Quebec for a holiday. Sgt George Wright returns to Germany after a year abroad. farewells mark transitions within multiple Boston and Bath circles.

Ash Street Pet Baxter Washington Street Boston Arnold C. Perham Chelmsford Mass Herbert Worrey 16 Winter Street Quebec

Sailor Albert O Berry to Arrive in Newport From Europe

Albert O Berry M M 1/c USN will arrive in Newport Saturday after a six month Europe cruise. Mrs Berry, living with his parents on Cherry street, will join him in Newport for a week. He will be discharged June 24 and then join her in Bath.

Albert O. Berry M. M U.S.N Newport R. 1 Europe Berry F. Arthur Berry Cherry Street Bath

Miss Georgianna McFadden Plans Trinity College Arrival

Miss Georgianna McFadden will join the Trinity College senior class in Washington D C this September. She returned home Wednesday to spend the summer with her parents Mr and Mrs R Clinton McFadden of North Street.

Georgianna McFadden Trinity College Washington, C R. Clinton McFadden North Street

Relatives Visit with Gibbons and Ledyard in Lincoln Street

Miss Molly Palmer of Boston arrived Wednesday to visit Mrs. Thomas S. Gibbons of Washington street. Her sister Mrs. Anna Palmer of Portland Oregon will visit later this week with Mrs. Marion Ledyard on Lincoln street and other relatives. Both were former Bath residents. Miss Mildred G. Nichols of Middle street left Saturday for several days in Portland to visit her friend Miss Annie McGowen.

Molly Palmer Boston Thomas S. Gibbons Washington Street Anna Palmer Portland Oregon Marion Ledyard Lincoln Street Bath Mildred G. Nichols Middle Street Annie McGowen

Local residents share news of moves and visits

Mrs Lena S Harnden and sister Mrs Harriet Smith describe their pleasant California home life in Pasadena and joining the Pasadena State of Maine Club. The piece lists visits from relatives and friends including Mr. and Mrs Vernon Mitchell of Quincy and others visiting Bath and area over weekends and holidays.

Lena S. Harnden Harriet Smith California Bath Pasadena State of Maine Club

Robbins Returns Home After Memorial Day Visit

Chana F. Robbins of Portsmouth New Hampshire has returned home after a visit over Memorial Day with his sister and her husband George Darra of Pine.

Chana F. Robbins Portsmouth N. F George Darra Pine Street

Yorks Visit Varneys Over Memorial Weekend

Mr and Mrs William York of Gorham New Hampshire and their children Betty Sally and Greg were guests of Mrs Yorks parents Mr and Mrs Chester Varney of 360 Washington Street on Memorial Day. The Varneys hosted over the weekend Mr and Mrs True Phoreson of Dorchester Massachusetts.

William York Gorham N. H Betty Sally Greg

Bath societies and clubs hold combined executive meeting

The Women’s Society for Christian Service of Wesley Methodist Church held a vestry meeting after a covered dish supper with 15 in attendance. Officers for 1953-54 and 1954-55 discussed plans for the new year, with installation of officers led by past president Madelyn Hodgdon and a lobster salad dinner to precede the event.

Women's Society For Christian Service Wesley Methodist Church Katherine Upham Madelyn Hodgdon Eleanor Butterfield Lilie Niles Elnora Oliver Gaynell Taber Lilla King Callie Rogers Hazel Hopkins Lillian Temple Elizabeth Trott Nan Brown Mildred Marble Vivian Hunger Edna Upham Shirley Swearingen

Club Forty-Two Enjoys Portland Dinner Outing

Club Forty-Two members met for a dinner in Portland Monday. Attendees included Mrs. David Clark Mrs. Kenneth Jaquith Mrs. Milton Savage Mrs. Edward Jones and others. Wednesday's meeting was canceled and the final session is set for June 2 with June project materials due for award.

Portland David Clark Kenneth Jaquith Milton Savage Edward Jones Milton Footer Arthur Sturtevant Joseph Mullaney Frances Grainger Lawrence Wyman Frederick Henderson Leon White Paul Hart Leonard Smith

Theta Chapter Hosts Morse High Prize Speakers

Mrs Stewart Thayer entertained Theta Chapter Beta Sigma Phi at Front street home with Morse High School prize speaking students Dorothy Thompson Sue Hagerthy and Anne Singer in a program titled Literature. Delegates Mrs Harold Perry and Mrs George Gallant reviewed the New England convention in Boston. President Ruth Davis announced committees for the year including Program Membership Social Service Publicity Historian Ways and Means Transportation.

Stewart Thayer Beta Sigma Phi Front Street Morse High School Harold Perry Dorothy Hompson Sue Paul Lemont William Rogers Richard Raven Frank Curran Maria St. Angelo Nicholas Kakos Russell Turcotte Edward Cummings Ruth Davis Transportation

Lowell Temple Birth Day Supper Observed

Lowell Temple Pythian Sisters held their annual birth day supper on Wednesday evening. A daytime gathering and plans for another event next Wednesday were noted. A six o'clock chicken salad meal was supervised by Mrs. Pearl Campbell and Mrs. Alice Rideout. A birthday cake with ice cream and coffee followed. Memorial service is set for June 16. Members plan church attendance with Acadia Lodge K of P on June 13 at Wesley Methodist church. A gift was given to Mrs. June Wright who will soon move to Germany with her husband. Mrs. Eunice Perry received her past chief's jewel.

Lowell Temple Pythian Pearl Campbell Alice Rideout Acadia Lodge K. of P Wesley Methodist Church June Wright Germany Eunice Perry

Chatterabout Club Plans Hyde Home Project

Mrs Elaine Mitchell entertained the Chatter about club at her Dum mer street home last week. Members planned a Hyde Home project for the next meeting at Mrs Blanche Locke 24 Cummings. A Scotch auction followed the business session and refreshments were served.

Elaine Mitchell Chatterabout Club Dummer Street Hyde Blanche Locke Cummings Street

Hockomock Council Meeting Notes with Pocahontas Leader

The Hockomock Council met Thursday evening with Mildred Roderick presiding over Pocahontas. Routine reports were read and plans for the next meeting discussed. A mystery prize was won by pars RPaSr EE and donated by nor Larry J. Department Great Pocahontas.

Hockomock Council Mildred Roderick Pocahontas Pars Rpasr EE Nor Larry J. Department

District meeting hosts allied council in Brunswick

Ruth Trask spoke on the district meeting with Al feretta Council in Brunswick on June 2. Four members Annie Wilson Marjorie Steele Ada King and Iva Lee Cousins attended the Pocahontas Council at Cumberland Center May 22 and gave remarks on highlights. The next meeting is June 3 with entertainment and a surprise party.

Ruth Trask Alferetta Council Brunswick Annie Wilson Marjorie Steele Ada King Iva Lee Cousins Pocahontas Council Cumberland Center Asenith Haggett May Dannenfelser

Wesley Fellowship Plans Youth Sale and Picnic

The Wesley Methodist Youth Fellowship met in the vestry with Walter Upham as president. A rummage sale is planned for June 5 at 1 p.m. A season-ending meeting will be held Sunday evening and a picnic is set for June 13 at Upham cottage on Foster's Point. Memorial services were led by Upham and Priscilla Marble with Gail Carleton at the piano. Some members may attend the Methodist Summer Camp at Narrows Lake in Winthrop.

Wesley Methodist Church Walter Upham Upham Foster's Point Carlyle Taber Priscilla Marble Gail Carleton Narrows Lake Winthrop

Genesta Chapter O S Plans Friday Meeting

Genesta Chapter O S plans a Friday evening event with a memorial service for deceased members. Officers will wear white and a poverty party social hour will follow with attic searches for disreputable garments and prizes for the poverty stricken. Planned by officers and members, the program includes games and dancing with refreshments. The final meeting before summer recess is June 18.

Genesta Chapter Fred Osgood Waldo Brooks

Sacred Heart Circle Plans Cards Evening

Sacred Heart Circle of Daugh ter of Isabella met Tuesday with Regent Miss Helen Moses Pew c. The June Social committee announced an entertainment program of cards on June 22. Miss Moses gave a resume of the State Convention in Portland in May.

Sacred Heart Circle Isabella Helen Moses Pew Miss Moses Portland

Cromwell to visit Portland guest over weekend with Groves

Stanley M. Cromwell of Portland will be a guest over the weekend in Winfield Groves of 900 High Street. The visit centers on social plans and neighborhood hospitality.

Stanley M. Cromwell Portland Winfield Groves High Street

USS Cromwell to be launched at Mare Island

The submarine USS Cromwell is set for launch at Mare Island California on September 16 1947. The ship measures 314 feet in length with a 36 foot beam and 1850 ton displacement. Capt John P Cromwell namesake was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for heroism aboard the Sculpin in World War II near Truk on November 19 1943.

Tarawa Cromwell Yokohama Henry, Ill Annapolis Submarines Pacific Fleet United States Submarine Division

Annual Picnic Severy Sewall Chapter Features Songs and Talk

Two groups perform patriotic selections of America and Ireland sung by Mrs. Macy Whitehead with piano by Mrs. Mildred Als o. Guest speaker Mrs. William Harding discusses Colonial Costumes and Historic Buttons, displaying catalogued hobby collections.

America Ireland Macy Whitehead Phippsburg Mildred Also William Harding

Picnic Plans Altered Amid Illness In East Bunewick

The group praised Mrs. Belle Bridgham and Mrs. Lena Ring for their Screncee program and thanked Mrs. Haggett and her mother Mrs. Minott for hospitality. The picnic moved from Mrs. Fred Cary’s East Bunewick home due to a family illness.

Belle Bridgham Lena Ring Haggett Minott Fred Cary East Bunewick

Pony League Opens Season on Saturday

Bath's Pony League starts the 1954 baseball season at 1 30 p.m. Saturday at McMann Field with a parade from Morse High, four Bath teams, four Knox Lincoln teams, and two Saturday games: Eagles versus Fleet Reserve at 1 30 and Bath Merchants versus B I W at 3. Umpires George Paes Sarkis and Lawrence Iolman. Battery B National Guard will conduct flag ceremonies.

Bath McMann James Comeau Morse High School Spy Tobey High Street Center Lincoln Streets Lincoln North Street McMann Field Corps Knox-Lincoln Pony League Eagles Fleet Reserve Bath Merchants George Paes Sarkis Lawrence Iolman Battery B National Guard

Visitors Gather at Small Point Beach for Memorial Day

Weekend visitors at the Manley cottage on Small Point Beach included ney Breck Mr and Mrs Henry Mellen of Boston and Mrs Susan MacDowell and two children from Portland Mrs Hurst Russell and Mr Christopher Stancliffe Hurst of Melrose Mass joined by the Hitchcock cottage party for the summer Mrs Pierce and Kimberly visit with Uncle and Aunt Mr and Mrs Daniel M Grant in Bath and Mrs Pierce works as secretary to the chief meteorologist of the Ohio Oil Co in Hollywood.

Manley Oe Small Point Beach Ney Breck Henry Mellen Boston Mass Susan MacDowell Portland Christopher Stancliffe Hurst Russell Melrose Hitchcock Cottage Hurst Lourge Ha Bath Kimber Hollywood Calif Pierce Kimberly Daniel M. Grant And Ohio Oil Co

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