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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1959

Page

2

Phippsburg Award Assembly Highlights School Honors

An award assembly at Phippsburg Elementary recognized students for cheerleading letters, basketball letters, and honor roll certificates across 6th to 8th grades. Notable achievers include John Morse, Frances Morse, Bette Mott, Karl Wilson, and James McCourt. Graduation and related events followed with speakers, a pre graduation dance, and staff changes announced for the next school year.

Jean Shorey Patty Rogers Bette Mott Diane Blaisdell Iverna Murphy Frances Morse Joan Doughty Joyce Ricker Lucille Brewer Ruth Gray Sam Burgess David Pratt John Morse Karl Wilson James Ross James Totman Randy Harrington Eugene Bubar Robert Worth Harold Hart Harry Lewis Richard Spear Eugene York Terry Markham Rosemary Perrin Joyce Shorey Carol Talbert Diane Stevens Estella Blaisdell Dorene Hancox Dana Wallace Jane Gray Beth Ames Miss Ames Gannett Publishing Co Phippsburg Howard Bowen Hallowell Maine Parent and Teachers Bath Charles Kelly Georgetown Frederick Thomas Phippsburg Sportsman's Association Dromore Grange Hall Phippsburg Firemen Earl Lowell Vivian Clark George McPhail Margaret Oliver Vicki Blaisdell Morse High School Albert F. Totman Eisenhower Greece James L. Morse Donald Bangor Norman Dubie Bangor Theological Seminary Lloyd Lowell New Milford N. J Clarence Sheffield Squirrel Point Ronald Flink Framingham Mass Thomas Totman Leonard Rainey I. W. Rainey Squirrel Point Light Clarence Skolfield

Maine Women’s Clubs Convene in Portland for Three Days

Delegates including Mrs. Charles Small and Mrs. John rd attended the 67th annual Maine Federation of Women’s Clubs in Portland. Dr. Mark Strickland spoke on Twenty Days Behind The Iron Curtain. A tea at Mrs. Horace Hildreth’s Falmouth Foreside supported Hyde Memorial Rehabilitation Hospital. William and Mrs. Lester Carr celebrate 17th wedding anniversary at 315 Washington. Harold E. Freeman, injured in a horse accident, remains at Bath Memorial Hospital. sister-in-law Mrs. Jack Pinel from Quincy, Mass., visiting.

Maine Federation of Women's Clubs Eastland Portland Charles . Small Theopolitan Club Johard Loring Addison Linwood Boardman William Dennison Mark Strickland Manchester N. H Bath Horace Hildreth Falmouth Hyde Memorial Rehabilitation Hospital Harold E. Freeman East Brunswick Bath Memorial Hospital

Pickett Visit in Syracuse Home of Niles

Mr and Mrs Robert Pickett of Syracuse New York are guests of Mrs Pickett s parents Mr and Mrs Merle C Niles at their home located at 49 Union Street.

Robert Pickett Syracuse, N. Y

Craft Family Visits in Transit on Washington Street

Mr and Mrs Edgar Craft and their daughters Marcia and Greta vacationing in Florida stayed with Mr Craft s uncle William J Craft and Mrs Craft at their Washington Street home for a few days this week. The family was traveling from Florida to their home in St John New Brunswick.

Edgar Craft Marcia Greta Florida Crafts William J. Craft

Mrs Curtis Visits Relatives in Small Point Maine

Mrs Edward P Curtis of Rochester New York is staying a week as guest of her daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs Melvin B Henderson at Small Point. Mr and Mrs Robert Niles and children Robert and Cheryl of Syracuse arrived Friday for a week with Mr and Mrs Merle C Niles of 49 Union Street. Mr and Mrs Robert Pickett and daughter Elizabeth Jane returned Friday to Syracuse after a few days with the Niles family.

Edward P. Curtis Rochester N. Y Melvin B. Henderson Small Point Robert Niles Robert Cheryl Syracuse

Miller Family Health Updates and Newport Birth Announcement

Edward F Miller returns home from Mercy hospital Portland after medical care. Mrs Miller remains hospitalized at Bath Memorial. Paul and Norma Ward of Newport Rhode Island announce the birth of daughter Kathleen Ann on May 28 at Newport Naval hospital weighing nine pounds. The Wards have two other children Paul Jr and Mary Louise Norma Katula is Mrs Ward's maiden name from 38 Granite street.

Paul Ward Newport, R. I Newport Naval Hospital Katheen Ann Paul, Jr Mary Louise Ward Norma Katula Michael Katula Granite Street

Edith Fraser Patient at Memorial Hospital

Mrs. Edith Fraser of Franklin Street is listed as a medical patient at Memorial Hospital.

Edith Fraser Franklin Street Memorial Hospital Eva Fraser Bath Memorial Hospital

Kimble 70th wedding anniversary noted in Bath area

Mr and Mrs Charles D Kimble of Sparland Illinois celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary. He is 93 and a retired farmer while she is 88. They could not attend but plan a later visit to Sparland. Additional notices include births and visitors in Bath and nearby towns.

Charles D. Kimble Sparland Earl Kimble High Street

Earl Tasker Listed as Medical Patient at Memorial

An entry notes Earl Tasker of 9 Valley Road as a medical patient at Memorial Hospital. Details are limited to the residence and patient status.

Earl Tasker Valley Road Memorial Ta

Hoff man Family Spends Holiday at Small Point

Mr and Mrs C Fenno Hoffman and family of Cambridge Massachusetts spent the holiday weekend with Mrs Hoffmans sister Mrs Melvin B Henderson and family at Small Point.

C. Fenno Hoffman Cambridge Mass

Ashenden Sisters Dance School Draws 500 Pupils

Mrs. Leonard F. Wetherbee visits Greenwood Massachusetts to see her father James H. Ashenden and attends the Ashenden Sisters annual dance recitals with more than 500 pupils. Mrs. Philip Hershon returns from Boston after a week with Mr. Hershon’s sister and husband on Cobb road.

Leonard F. Wetherbee Cobb Road James H. Ashenden Greenwood Mass Ashenden Sisters Dance School

Domhoff Returns From Germany After Army Service

Mr and Mrs Victor E Domhoff recently returned from Germany where Mr Domhoff was stationed with the U S Army He has completed his service The couple were guests of Mrs John Parker mother of Mrs Domhoff on Summer Street They visited many interesting spots during their stay abroad

Victor E. Domhoff Germany Domhoff U.S. Army John Parker Summer Street Mr. Domhoff Mrs. Domhoff

Katz Family Returns From Searsport Visit

Mr and Mrs Max Katz of Cobb road returned after a two days visit with their daughter and husband Mr and Mrs Fred Curtis Jr and family at their Searsport home.

Max Katz Cobbroad Fred Curtis, Jr Searsport

Mrs Cutting Visiting In Arlington With Relatives

Mrs Harold Cutting of St Petersburg Florida has been visiting Arlington Massachusetts with her daughter and husband Mrs Francis Bertrand of Oliver street and Mr Jack McCall of Denny road.

Harold Cutting St. Petersburg Fla Arlington Mass Frank Scott Francis Bertrand Oliver Street Jack McCall Denny Road

Mrs Wilbur Hagan Visits Bath Relatives

Mrs Wilbur Hagan of South Paris visits Bath relatives while staying with her mother Mrs Alice Galvin on River Road Woolwich. The trip includes calls on Bath residents during her visit.

Wilbur Hagan Paris Alice Galvin River Road Woolwich Bath

Maine women attend New England charter meeting of medical college

Mrs Sumner Sewall and Mrs John Parker represented Maine at the New England charter meeting of the Women's Medical College of Pennsylvania in Newton Massachusetts. Dr Marion Fay of Philadelphia was elected president and presided for the first time, accompanied by Mrs John Kelley mother of Princess Grace of Monaco.

Sumner Sewall John Parker Women's Medical College of Pennsylvania Newton Mass Maine Marion Fay Philadelphia John Kelley Princess Grace Monaco

Frye Couple Passes Away in Portland City

Mr and Mrs Howard O Frye of Black House Point Arrowsic died Thursday in Portland. The couple were longtime residents and their passing leaves family and friends.

Howard O. Frye Black House, Point, Arrowsic Portland

Boston Family Weekend Visits Relatives Across States

Mr and Mrs Everett Parker of Boston spent the weekend with Mrs John Parker on Summer Street and were joined by John Parker of Exeter New Hampshire who also visited his mother over the weekend.

Everett Parker Boston Mr. Parker John Parker Summer Street Exeter N. H

Mrs Olney Perry Visits Portland on Thursday

Mrs Olney Perry of Bedford Street spent Thursday as a visitor in Portland.

Portland visitors call on Granite street Lowell and Seekins

Mr and Mrs Archie L Seek ins Portland formerly of this city were Thursday visitors calling on Mrs Seek ins father Carleton W Lowell of Granite street and Mr Seek ins parents Mr and Mrs Ralph Seek ins Washington street

Archie L. Seekins Portland City Seekins Carleton W. Lowell Granite Street Mr. Seekins Ralph Seekins Washington Street

Dr. and Mrs Warren Kershner Visit Dallas Friends

Dr and Mrs Warren Kershner returned this week from a visit in Dallas Texas with friends.

Warren Kershner Dallas Texas

Maine Central Institute Student Paul L McCole Jr Events

Paul L McCole Jr a student at Maine Central Institute Pitts field spent Memorial Day and the weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs Paul L McCole Dike road.

Paul L. McCole, Jr Maine Central Institute Pittsfield Paul L. McCole Dike Road

Miss Anne Austin Visits Falmouth Foreside Family

Miss Anne Austin of Washington DC spent the weekend with her mother Mrs Walter Austin in Falmouth Foreside. She is a niece of Mrs Linwood Boardman of Meadow Way.

Anne Austin Washington, D. C Walter Austin Falmouth Linwood Boardman Meadow Way

Bert rand couple plan Brigham's Cove cottage summer use

Mr and Mrs Francis Bert rand of Oliver street spent the weekend at their Brigham's Cove cottage which they will ready for summer occupancy.

Francis Bertrand Oliver Street Brigham’s Cove

Elizabeth Anderson Vacationing With Her Mother

Mrs Elizabeth Anderson an interior decorator with Paine s Furniture Co Boston spent Memorial Day weekend with her mother Mrs Carl Anderson at her Oak home.

Elizabeth Anderson Paine’s Furniture Co Boston Carl Anderson Oak Street

Mrs Sanford returns home from Maine Medical Center

Mrs. William Sanford has returned to her home in West Bath from the Maine Medical Center in Portland where she had been a patient. Circle One of the Winter Street Congregational Church held a supper meeting Thursday at the Stowe House in Brunswick with numerous attendees. Mr and Mrs Eugene L Hutchins of Southington Conn were weekend guests of Mrs Hutchins' parents at their Om Bedtora Street home.

William Sanford West Bath Maine Medical Center Portland Circle One Winter Street Eugene L. Hutchins Southington, Conn Hutchins Frank C. Kittredge Bedtora Street

Local Couple Visits Relatives Across East Hartford

Mr and Mrs Russell Grant return to East Hartford after a holiday weekend with Mrs Kenneth Thayer at Union Street Court and visit Mrs Edward Miller a patient at Bath Memorial hospital and Mrs Hugh D Grant on Linden Street.

Russell Grant East Hartford Conn Mrs. Grant Kenneth Thayer Mr. Thayer Union Street Court Mr. Grant Edward Miller Bath Memorial Hospital Hugh D. Grant Linden Street

Miss Kateri Costain to graduate with therapy diploma

Miss Kateri Costain daughter of Mr and Mrs George Costain 47 Granite Street Medford Mass will graduate from Bouve Boston School June 6 with a professional diploma in physical therapy Through Bouve Tufts University she will receive a bachelor of science degree from Tufts on June 7 Costain served as secretary treasurer of the Bouve junior class and belonged to the Physical Therapy club

Kateri Costain George T. Costain Granite Street Bouve-Boston School Medford Mass Bouve Tufts University Tufts Miss Costain

Local Highlights: Barbara Berensen and Albert Trask Noted

Miss Barbara Berensen of Detroit spent the holiday weekend with her parents at 59 Beacon Street Benjamin Berensen. Albert H. Trask seaman USN son of Mr and Mrs George C Trask 8 Central Avenue serves in the Surface Anti-Submarine Detachment machine shop at Key West Florida Trask graduated Morse High School and was employed by Consolidated Construction Co in Portland before enlisting in the Army and entering the Navy in April.

Barbara Berensen General Motors Detroit Mich Benjamin Berensen Beacon Street Albert H. Trask George C. Trask Central Avenue Key West Fla Trask Morse High School Consolidated Construction Co Portland Navy

West Bath Woman Undergoes Surgery After Auto Crash

Mrs. Claude Dyer of West Bath remained hospitalized after an automobile accident on Monday and underwent surgery on her left arm at Memorial Hospital.

Claude Dyer West Bath Memorial Hospital

Steen family returns from Moosehead Lake fishing trip

James Steen Aubrey Steen Richard Steen and Maurice Smart have completed a weeklong fishing outing at Moosehead Lake returning home.

James Steen Aubrey Steen Richard Steen Maurice Smart Moosehead Lake

Weekend guests visit Brighams Cove Belanger cottage

Saturday evening visitors to the Cornish home on Rose street included Mrs. C Elroy Hennessy Topsham Miss Carol Cornish Miss Christel Cornish Ernest Williams and Mr and Mrs Cart Cornish Bath Mr and Mrs Robert P Cunningham and Janet Cunningham from Avon Connecticut spending the holiday weekend at the Belanger cottage at Brighams Cove.

Dwinal E. Cornish Rose Street C. Elroy Hennessey Topsham Carol Cornish Christel Cornish Ernest Williams C €Art D-ornish Bath Robert P. Cunningham Janet Avon, Conn Belanger Brigham’s Cove

Swampscott Guests Dine With Irene Rice

Mr and Mrs Wallace Winslow and grandson Stephen White of Freeport visited Friday at 8 Mechanic Street with Mrs Irene Rice. Also present were Mr and Mrs Clyde Nason and Mrs Anita Nason of Swampscott Massachusetts.

Wallace Winslow Stephen White Freeport Clyde Nason Anita Nason Swampscott Mass Irene Rice Mechanic Street

Miss Anne Cohen to Receive Speech Degree in Boston

Miss Ann L Cohen daughter of Mrs Dora Cohen of Boston formerly Bath will receive a bachelor of science in speech from Emerson College in Boston on June 7.

Ann L. Cohen Dora Cohen Boston Bath Emerson College

Mrs Emma Crosby Arrives in City for Summer Visit

Mrs Emma Crosby of Winters Riverdale New York visits the city for the summer staying with Mrs Gladys McCaffrey on Oliver Street before visiting her daughter Mrs Madeline Rowe at 904 Middle Street accompanied by her husband Mr Ernest Davis and daughter.

Emma Crosby Riverdale N. Y Ernest Davis City Gladys McCaffrey Oliver Street Madeline Rowe Middle Street

Memorial Day Weekend Guests Visit Bath and Turner

Mrs. E V Hennessey of Brunswick Mrs C Elroy Hennessey of Ropsham and Robert Thurston of North Bath visited Mr and Mrs Carl D Cornish in Middle Street for Sunday dinner. Emery Nickerson and family spent Memorial Day weekend with relatives in Turner. Dr Paul G Bagdikian and Dr John Bachulus fished in Aurora. Leston Harrington Jr and family occupy the Madden home on Dike Road and entertained guests from Wollaston and Newton Upper Falls. Roland W Payne of Beverly returned after a three day visit with his sister Lula Lemont. Perley Ater and Otty Steen with Mina Snipe spent Sunday at the Ater cottage on Jones Eddy readying it for summer occupancy. Richard Haskell and son Richard enjoyed a weekend at their West Point cottage.

E. V. Hennessey Brunswick C. Elroy Hennessey Ropsham Robert Thurston North Bath Carl D. Cornish Middle Street Emery Nickerson Bridge Street Paul G. Bagdikian John Bachulus Bath Aurora Leston Harrington, Jr Oliver Street Madden Dike Road Donald Carr Wollaston Mass Bernice Carr Newton Upper Falls Roland W. Payne Beverly Lula Lemont Andrews Road Mrs. Perley Ater Washington Street Richard Haskell Richard North Street West Point

Local Notes on Memorial Day Travel and Art Show Exhibits

Mrs Herbert T Caverly plans to return to Washington street Wednesday evening after a Memorial Day visit in Kittery with her daughter and husband Mr and Mrs Sterling Leach and Deborah. A weekend outing took place for residents of Washington street in Moosehead. St Philips Guild art show in Portland features Stephen Etnier Harpswell William Zorach Marguerite Zorach Jason Schooner and Dahlov Spear of Robinhood with exhibits on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Herbert T. Caverly Washington Street Kittery Sterling Leach Deborah Moosehead St. Phillips Guild Portland Stephen Etnier Harpswell William Zorach Marguerite Zorach Jason Schooner Dahlov Spear Robinhood

Polley and Prest Engagement Announced in Bath Area

The engagement of Dorothy Mae Polley to Charles B. Prest is announced by Mr. and Mrs. Walter Cressey of Pejepscot. Polley is the daughter of the late Lester and Mrs. Polley, while Prest is the son of the late Stanley and Mrs. Prest of Bath. No wedding date has been set. Mrs. Alzira Gross resumed work at the Edna Mae Shop after several weeks away.

Dorothy Mae Polley Charles B. Prest Walter Cressey Pejepscot Miss Polley Lester Polley Prest Sam Prawer Stanley Prest Bath Alzira Gross Edna Mae

Mrs Merrill and Mrs Randall Visit Bath for Memorial Day

Mrs George Merrill formerly of Oak street and her daughter Mrs Lee Randall of Auburn recently stayed in Bath visiting relatives and friends. They were Memorial Day dinner guests of Miss Catherine Leonard on Lincoln street.

George Merrill Oak Street Lee Randall Auburn Bath Catharine Leonard Lincoln Street

Mrs Carter Returns to Rockland for Summer Months

Mrs. G. A. Carter of Rockland, who spends winters with her sister Mrs. Harry Ring on Washburn Street, has returned to her home for the summer months.

G. A. Carter Rockland Harry Ring Washburn Street

Mrs Drake Visits Park Street and Wiscasset

Mrs. Eugene Drake widow of the late Dr. Drake of Portland spent Monday as guest of Mrs. Ardenne A. Stott of Park street. In the afternoon they were visitors in Wiscasset.

Eugene Drake Dr. Drake Portland Ardenne A. Stott Park Street Wiscasset

Mrs Evelyn Sweeney Hosts Canasta Club Gathering

Mrs Evelyn Sweeney entertained her canasta club at her home on 37 York Street Monday evening. Prizes went to Mrs Shirley White, Mrs Sweeney, and Mrs Dorothy Fortier. Also present were Mrs George Biette, Mrs Edward F Newell, Mrs Barbara Caton, Mrs Gladys Thurston and Mrs Doris-Alen.

Evelyn Sweeney York Street Shirley White Sweeney Dorothy Fortier George Biette Edward F. Newell Barbara Caton Gladys Thurston Doris-Alen

Boothbay visit honors Memorial Day with Pye family

Mrs Clarence Pye of Washington street spent Memorial Day weekend in Boothbay with her mother Mrs Charles Campbell and sister Mrs Emma Hunsey at their respective homes, continuing family observances in a coastal town setting.

Clarence Pye Washington Street Boothbay Charles Campbell Emma Hunsey

John Doyle Jr Returns From Mediterranean Cruise

John Doyle Jr a U S Navy sailor son of the late John Doyle of this city has been visiting Bath with friends and relatives. He leaves this week for New London Conn to attend submarine school after serving on the U S S Freemont.

John Doyle, Jr John Doyle Mediterranean Bath New London

Milliken Arrives Home During Summer Recess

Eugene R. Milliken a Holy Cross College student in Worcester Massachusetts arrived Friday to spend the summer recess with his parents Mr and Mrs Ralph E Milliken of Bedford Street.

Eugene R. Milliken Holy Cross College Worcester Mass Ralph E. Milliken Bedford Street

Bayonne Man Visits for Morse High School Reunion

Earl Pinkham of Bayonne New Jersey will visit his sister Mrs. Jacob Wheeler on Corliss street to attend the fifty year Morse High School class reunion. As a youth he lived at Doubling Point Light in Arrowsic, then operated by his father.

Earl Pinkham Bayonne N. J Jacob Wheeler Corliss Street Morse High School Mr. Pinkham Doubling Point Light Arrowsic

Memorial Day Weekend at Young Cottage in Liberty

Mr and Mrs Harry Young and Mrs Heald of Washington street spent Memorial Day weekend at the Young cottage in Liberty.

Harry Young Young David N. Heald Washington Street Young Cottage Liberty

Mrs Frank Lemont Hosts Canasta Club at Washington Street

Mrs Frank Lemont entertained the canasta club at her Washington street home on Wednesday afternoon with members including Mrs Alice Potter Miss Bessie Potter Mrs Louise Carlton Mrs Annie Condon and Mrs Sydnie Welch. Refreshments were served.

Frank Lemont Washington Street Alice Potter Bessie Potter Louise Carlton Annie Condon Sydnie Welch

Bath visit notes include Bates college guest and Cook family weekend

Mr and Mrs Arthur Cook of Valley road hosted Arthur Cook Jr and sons Roger and Gregg from Woburn Massachusetts. Irving Alger of Reading Massachusetts returned home after a week with Mrs Ardenne A Stott. Miss Susan Bates, Bates College freshman, Lewiston, arrives in Bath to visit her parents and will work at Oak Grove hotel Boothbay Harbor this summer.

Arthur Cook Valley Road Arthur Cook, Jr Roger and Gregg Woburn Mass Susan Bates Bath Bates College Lewiston Leslie C. Shumway High Street Miss Bates Oak Grove Boothbay Harbor

Bath residents attend art exhibit and travel across Maine

Rodney Bailey Ronald Rittall Lawrence Brown and Robert C Merrill spent the holiday weekend in Manchester Conn. Bath attendees at the St Phillips church art exhibit in Portland included Mrs Leonard Litchfield Mrs Francis Doyle Mrs G Thomas Murphy Mrs Arthur Perry Mrs William Turpie and daughter Alison all of Bath and Mrs Clarence Hill of Georgetown Center Weeks street members returned home Monday after Memorial Day visit with sister and husband Mr and Mrs Roy Harmon of Brunswick

Rodney Bailey Ronald Rittall Lawrence Brown Robert C. Merrill Manchester Conn Bath St. Phillips Portland Leonard Litchfield Francis Doyle G. Thomas Murphy Arthur Perry William Turpie Alison Clarence Hill Georgetown Center Weeks Street Roy Harmon Brunswick

Potters and Packards Visit in Dixfield Memorial Day

Mr and Mrs Thompson Potter of Court Street and Mrs Potter s brother Arthur Packard of Beacon Street spent Memorial Day in Dixfield as guests of Packard s daughter and husband, Mr and Mrs Richard Quint.

Thompson Potter Court Street Potter Arthur Packard Beacon Street Dixfield Mr. Packard Richard Quint

Maine Eastern Star leaders attend School of Instruction

Mrs. Donald Page former worthy grand matron and a group of Bath and Day's Ferry members of the Order of the Eastern Star traveled to Richmond for a School of Instruction at the Masonic temple. Luncheon followed at noon.

Donald Page Order of the Eastern Star

Waterville to Boothbay couple village weekend visit

Mr and Mrs Galen Watson formerly of this city visited Bath friends on Friday en route to their Summer home in Boothbay where they spent the weekend. Mr and Mrs Edward Carter of Hyattsville Md are staying at the Red House on Lincoln street. Carter is a plant pathologist with the U S Department of Agriculture and Mrs Carter is a professional musician. The couple run Carter Craft Studio a doll hospital. Also visiting were Mr and Mrs Percy Hodgkins of Gardiner for the day with their cousins, and Mr and Mrs Wallace Plant and Mrs Chester Plant at High street, hosting Mr and Mrs Thomas Allegrin and Mr and Mrs Frank Allegrin with Harry Rodrick of Port Henry N Y for Memorial Day weekend.

Galen Watson Waterville Bath Boothbay Edward P. Carter Hyattsville Red House Lincoln Street Carter U.S. Department of Agriculture Percy Hodgkins Gardiner Wallace Plant Chester Plant High Street Thomas Allegrin Riverview Road Frank Allegrin 55 High Street Harry Roderick Port Henry N. Y

Augusta families join Memorial Day gatherings across cities

Mr and Mrs Louis Barrows and niece Miss Beatrice Harrington of Augusta spent Memorial Day and Sunday with Mrs Barrows sister Mrs Clifford Harrington of North Street. Other guests included Mrs Arthur Clowes of Vassalboro Mrs Lee J Hodgdon and sister Miss Elsie Walker of Newton Mass and Mr and Mrs Charles Black of Newtonville Mass at Alonzo G Fisher’s on Park Street. Mrs Earl Coombs of Arrowsic visited sister in law Mrs Fenton I Moore of Cherry Street on Wednesday.

Louis Barrows Beatrice Harrington Augusta Barrow Clifford Harrington North Street Arthur Clowes Vassalboro Lee J. Hodgdon Elsie Walker Newton, Mass Charles Black Newtonville Mass Alonzo G. Fisher Park Street Earl Coombs Arrowsie Fenton I. Moore Cherry Street

Family vacation couples at Southport cottage

Mr and Mrs Frank Lemont of Washington Street spent Memorial Day weekend at their Southport cottage with their daughter and husband Mr and Mrs Arthur Young, son Roger and daughters Betsy and Gail of Gorham New Hampshire.

Frank Lemont Washington Street Southport Arthur Young Roger Betsy Gail Gorham N. H

Mrs Carroll Wakefield Admitted at Memorial Hospital

Mrs Carroll Wakefield of Washington Street is a patient at Memorial hospital where she was admitted on Sunday for medical treatment.

Carroll Wakefield Washington Street Memorial Hospital

Doyle Family Plans Return From Florida Trip

Mr and Mrs Charles B Doyle of old Brunswick road travel in Orlando Florida with their son Charles Jr who recently graduated from Rollins College Winter Park Florida He will return to Florida in the Fall to enter another college to further his education.

Charles B. Doyle Old Brunswick Road Orlando Fla Charles, Jr Rollins College Winter Park Florida

Mrs. Thomas S. Gibbons Undergoes Surgery in Portland

Mrs. Thomas S. Gibbons of the city is a surgical patient at the Maine Medical Center in Portland.

Thomas S. Gibbons Maine Medical Center Portland

Bath natives share Hawaii trip prize for Bank of America couple

Mrs. Lena Shepard Harnden of Altadena California writes that her son John Shepard and his wife won a free Hawaii trip sponsored by the Bank of America where he works in Pasadena. Mr. Shepard previously worked at the First National Bank of Bath. Gordon Harrington of Boothbay Harbor visited his mother Mrs. Harrington in North Street on Tuesday. Bath relatives received cards from Earl Twitchell of Haddonfield New Jersey. they are in Panama City Florida and will spend time in Alabama before returning home. Mrs. Twitchell is Pauline Hatch of Bath. Mr and Mrs J Edward Drake Jr of High Street were dinner guests of his sister and her husband Dr and Mrs Reginald Lombard of South Portland.

Lena Shepard Harnden Altadena Calif Bath John Shepard Hawaii Bank of America Pasadena Shepard First National Bank of Bath Earl Twitchell Haddonfield N. J Panama City Fla Alabama Twitchell Pauline Hatch City J. Edward Drake, Jr High Street Mr. Drake Reginald Lombard South Portland

Mrs Garth Attends D A R Picnic Meeting in Phippsburg Center

Mrs Louise Garth of Sebasco Estates returned from a winter in Alabama and Georgia and joined members at a Colonel Dummer Sewall Chapter D A R picnic hosted by Mrs Frederick Haggett in Phippsburg Center on Tuesday.

Louise Garth Sebasco Estates Alabama Georgia Dummer Sewall Frederick Haggett Phippsburg Center

Starkeys to Attend Morse High Alumni Reunion

Mr and Mrs Fred Starkey of Brockton Massachusetts will pass the weekend in the city to attend an alumni reunion at Morse High School where Mrs Starkey nee Abbie Scott will be among the fifty year alumni members.

Fred Starkey Brockton Mass Morse High School Starkey Abbie Scott

Turpie Family Visits Ocean Point Cottage Guests

Mr and Mrs William Turpie and daughter Alison of Green Street spent Memorial Day weekend at Ocean Point as guests of Mrs Turpie sister and husband Mr and Mrs Roy Goodrich of Waterville at their cottage.

William Turpie Alison Greenstreet Ocean Point Turpie Roy Goodrich Waterville

Awarding Contracts Not Expected For Some Time

Bids opened in Washington for five new guided missiles destroyers but contract awards unlikely for several weeks. Bath Iron Works officials declined to say how many ships they seek, but doubt more than one or two will go to any single firm. Each contract includes options and the Navy will study bid ramifications before awards.

Washington Bath Iron Works Company Navy

Lois Alexander Engaged to John Brooks Jr in Sebasco

Announcement from Henry Alexander of Sebasco announces the engagement of Miss Lois Alexander to John Brooks Jr son of Mr and Mrs John Brooks of Woolwich. No wedding date is set. Lois Alexander is daughter of the late Estella A. Alexander and works at the Sebasco Fishermen's Association. Brooks attended Morse High School and works at Bath Iron Works Corp.

Lois Alexander Sebasco John Brooks, Jr John Brooks Woolwich Henry Alexander Estella A. Alexander Sebasco Fishermen’s Association Brooks Morse High School Bath Iron Works Corp

Parker Head Pupils Visit Brunswick Naval Air Station Field Trip

Fifth and sixth grade pupils from Parker Head joined a field trip to Brunswick Naval Air Station on Friday. Local families welcomed visitors, and PTA activities include a June banquet at the County Fair in Damariscotta and a June 19 food sale at Newberry's in Bath to fund schoolhouse improvements.

Brunswick Naval Air Station Parker Head Diane Ross Robert Marsha Wyman Judy Hamel Jane Gray Fred Libby, Jr Frances Morong Maurice Perrine Winnifred Ross Small Point Jesus Earl R. Eckerson Parker Earl] Hamel Damariscotta PTA Newberry’s Bath Roger Lewis William Hodgkins Merrill Bassett Paul Bibik Lynn Mass Herbert Bassett Ramon Hamel Winneganee J. Frank Mezenski Earl Hamel Emma Erickson Sandra Erickson Dorothy Frangillo Wilma Hodgkins Frank Ashman East Boston Earl Lowell Clarence Sheffield Squirrel Point Light Lloyd D. Lowell New Milford No.1 Skolfields Thomas Skolfield Bowdeinham J.loyd Lowell E. F. Lowell May Besaw Olaf Pearson Winnegance Maurice Blaisdell Ashdale Lowell Clifford Pye J. A. Darling South Portland Leslie Darling Winnifred James Ross Augusta Donald Thibodeau Emery Gagnon Arnold Barrett Ruth Gray Violet Sanborn Son Gary Albert Gray Gray Sanborn Alston Oliver Bath Iron Works Bath Country Club

Lord Bishop Bradfield Ends Bath Visit With Grace Church Events

The Right Reverend Harold W. Bradfield, Lord Bishop of Bath and Wells, concludes his Bath stay after Sunday Eucharist at Grace Episcopal Church and train departure to New York. He sails Wednesday on the Queen Mary to Somerset. A large parish crowd welcomed him and Mrs. Bradfield with a reception and gifts.

Harold W. Bradfield Bath and Wells England Richard B. Adams Grace Church Bradfield

Coxs Head road work and local notices from Coxs Head

Coxs Head road commissioner Ralph Doughty scraped the road to Parker Head village on Monday. Committal services were held Thursday at the Percy cemetery for Nathaniel Percy who died last March. Personal items note multiple visits and cottages in Swampscott Mass and Maine locations. several residents from Augusta Portland Wollaston South Harpswell and Bath visited relatives or spent weekends at cottages.

Ralph Doughty Parker Head Village Percy Cemetery Nathaniel Percy Cox's Head Bath Oak Grove P. J. Lewis Swampscott Mass Earle B. Perkins Augusta Everett Perkins Everett Leon Smith Wollaston Arnold E. Bibber South Harpswell Richard S. Dozois Sarah E. Wilbur Portland Charles Robbins Waltham Massachusetts Carl S. Lewis Leslie Judy Feingold Lewis Donald E. Sawyer Stanton C. Dozois Holliston Lake Grove Cemetery Robert D. Fisher Elizabeth Crahan Harold Long Annie Riley Richard B. K. McLanathan Utica N. Y Round Pond Edward P. Thomas Arthur Warner

Band Boosters Club Receives $750 For Uniforms

The Band Boosters club at Bath Junior High received a $750 check from the Davenport Memorial fund to buy uniforms for the newly formed band. The funds will supplement existing efforts and bids for 32 uniforms will be sought. President Stanley R. Hunter and officers Wallace Gower Cyrus Ashe and Mrs. Sanford Brown were reelected.

Band Boosters Club Davenport Memorial Fund Bath Stanley R. Hunter Wallace Gower Cyrus Ashe Sanford Brown

Twin B's Club Elects Officers Friday Night

The Twin B's of Bath and Brunswick elected Mrs. Jane Shea president at a Friday meeting hosted by Mrs. Ioa Lombard Brunswick. Emma Haley became vice president Edith Colby secretary Bessie Hunt treasurer Rose Wallace floral committee for Bath and Lombard for Brunswick. June 18 installation at Hotel Eagle Brunswick with Past Grand Chief Hattie Lord of Auburn to install. Attendees from Bath and Brunswick listed.

Bath Brunswick Jane Shea Ioa Lombard Emma Haley Edith Colby Bessie Hunt Rose Wallace Lombard Hotel Eagle Hattie Lord Auburn Wallace Shea Sarah Potter Susie Darrah Viola Melzard Hunt Haley Colby Emelina Stimpson Lila Connors Iva Koerber Alta Storer

Recognition Day Observed At Woolwich Central School

Recognition Day will be observed Wednesday at Woolwich Central School with awards and diplomas presented on the school grounds weather permitting. Students earning perfect attendance and top pupils in each grade from 1 through 8 will receive honors along with the Maine Teacher Association award for the eighth grade outstanding pupil. Robert E. DeWick of the Woolwich school committee will present diplomas to the eighth grade graduates. The public is invited to attend the 1 30 p.m. ceremony.

Woolwich Central School Maine Teacher Association Robert E. DeWick Woolwich

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