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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1953

Page

5

Bath Man Killed in Tornado Destruction

Mr. C Coffin, a Bath native and longtime inspector with Worcester based New England Power Co, was among tornado victims. Friends recall the blast as terrifying while his wife plans a July visit to Arrowsic with Lawrence R. Vail. Local residents recount social outings and traveling visitors amid the disaster.

Lar C. Coffin Mr. Coffin Bath New’ England Power Co Worcester Bath’ Iron Orks, Ltd

Birth of a son to Mr and Mrs Garth Coffin

Mr and Mrs Garth Coffin of North Berwick and Boothbay Harbor announce the birth of a son on June 5. The infant’s weight and other details are not provided. A series of tape recordings by Mrs Woatton Jaques Smith related to her books were heard on Agnes Gibbs’ WCSH program at 9 15 am. A recording by Mrs Smith about her book A History of Maine was also used on the Gibbs show.

Garth Coffin North Berwick Boothbay Harbor A da

Richard Cahill Returns From University of Maine Summer Break

Richard Cahill son of Mr and Mrs Andrew Le South Street has finished his freshman year at the University of Maine and arrived home recently for the summer season.

Richard Cahill Andrew le Southstreet University of Maine

Residence change and summer visit announced

Miss Doris Scott of Washington street plans a summer stay with Mr. and Mrs. Robert Moore at 83 Bluff Road, accompanied by Miss Shirley Jackson. The Moore family announced the birth of a son, David Curtis, at Memorial Hospital, with Fern Pettingill as mother.

Doris Scott Washington Street Burg Re Shirley-Jackson Scott Carl Thach Hilda Scott Dottie Debbie Song Kansas Robert Moore Bluff Road Memorial Hospital Tne 7 David Curtis Moore Fern Pettingill

Bath News Notes Local Graduates and Visits

Wellesley students choose Sally True for next year’s sophomore exec. Margaret Miller to spend summer in Bath. Bath residents join trips to Fort Ayer and visit Pvt. Paul Sirois, then Camp. Pillsbury and Sewall family events mark reunions and alumni gatherings at Morse High.

Mrs Worthington Attends Class Reunion Festivities

Mrs. Arthur Worthington of Rockville Center is a guest of Mrs. Doris Dyer Humphrey of High Street during press High festivities and a 35 year class reunion.

Arthur Worthington Vietta A Rockville Center Doris Dyer Humphrey High Street Press High

Miss Georgiana McFadden Leaves for Belmont Visit

Miss Georgiana McFadden of Trinity College age 55 left June 10 for Belmont with a classmate Miss Virginia Bennett to visit her parents Mr and Mrs V By ran Bennett. Guests from Washington Philadelphia New Jersey New York Massachusetts and Maine will be present. McFadden will return home early next week.

Georgiana McFadden Trinity College Fadden North Street Belmont Virginia Bennett V. By Ran Bennett Washington,d. C Philadelphia New Jersey New York Husetts Maine

Morse High grad joins overseas duty after summer visit

Mrs John A Morse visited her Greenwich relatives with husband and daughter in law. Carrie Hall returns to work at McFadden Pharmacy after Portland trip. Linwood Miller USAF on 45 day leave with West Bath parents plans Camp Kilmer then assignment to France after Morse High graduation events. He graduated Morse class of 1950.

Carrie Hall McFadden Pharmacy Portland Linwood Miller U.S.A Keesler Air Base Mississippi Percy Miller West Bath Lincoln Street Camp Kilmer N. Y Atlantic France Morse High Morse

Bath Hosts Visitors From Boothbay Harbor and Concord

Mrs Mildred Leavitt of Boothbay Harbor visited Bath recently. Mrs Louise Garth of Sebasco Estates and Mrs Carleton W Lowell with Mrs Norman W Howard of Bath returned Wednesday after noon from Concord Massachusetts where they were guests for several days of Mr and Mrs William Garth. Mrs Garth remained for a longer visit with her son and family. Miss Jean McKay arrived Thursday to spend the summer with her parents Mr and Mrs Burleigh L McKay Adams Court after completing her first year at Gorham State Teachers College.

Eugene Sirois Lilia Conrad Sirois Pierre Sirois Frances Shepard Bath Fort Ayer Mass Pvt Paul Sirois Louise Garth Sebasco Estates Carleton W. Lowell Norman W. Howard Concord William Garth Garth Jean McKay Burleigh L. McKay Adams Court Gorham State Teachers’ College

French club closes season with Washington street gathering

Mrs Ettore Sinibaldi hosted the French club on Washington Street after a banquet at the Steak House in Wiscasset. All members attended and the meetings will resume in September marking the end of the season.

Ettore Sinibaldi Washington Street Wiscasseta

Nealley Plans August Visit After Island Outing

Edward St. J. Nealley of Staten Island has returned home from a week at his Summer home on Mackin Island. Mr. and Mrs. Nealley intend to visit the island in August for their vacation.

Edward St. J. Nealley Staten Island N. Y Macn Island Mrs. Nealley Island

Parker Family Summer Home Visit With Harvard and Dartmouth Alumni

Everett Parker a Harvard Law School student returns home for summer with siblings John Parker a Dartmouth ’54 and Virginia Parker Hood College class of ’55 while George Corbett of Medford accompanies John for a few days. Lawrence Lord of Kittery visits his mother Leonard Lord on Fitts street with Mrs. Lord an Amaranth officer as Dirigo Court meets Saturday at Odd Fellows hall.

Everett Parker Harvard Law School John Parker Dartmouth Virginia Parker Hood's College Frederick Summer Street John George Corbett Medford Mass Parker Lawrence Lord Kittery Mr. Lord Leonard Lord Fitts Street Lord Dirigo Court Amaranth Odd Fellows Hall

Miss Carol Musk Tours with Smith Classmates to Minneapolis

Miss Carol Musk of Bath with four Smith College classmates toured from Boston to Minneapolis as guests of classmate Miss Helen Kingman. They visited Niagara Falls and various sights en route before Musk returned to Bath for a summer at Sebasco Estates.

Carol Musk Smith College Boston Minneapolis Minn Helen Kingman Niagara Falls Musk George Musk Washington Street Bath Sebasco Estates

Boynton Announces Birth of David Everett

Mr and Mrs George Boynton of Gerald Street announce the birth of a son at Memorial Hospital on Wednesday June 10. The baby is named David Everett. Mrs Boynton is formerly Marjorie Peaslee daughter of Everett Peaslee of Damarcotta Mills.

George Boynton Gerald Street Memorial Hospital David Everett Boynton Marjorie Peaslee Everett Peaslee Damariscotta Mills

Mrs Strout Plans New York City Visit and Cousin Mil ton Trip

Mrs Leah E Strout leaves Friday for New York City to visit her two sons and their wives in Jackson Heights. She will also call on her cousin Miss Grace Ferry in Milton Massachusetts before returning home.

Leah E. Strout New York City Stanley Strout Cornwell Strout Jackson Heights Grace Ferry Milton Mass

Bowingham Woman Declared Major Winner In G I Joe Lookalike Contest

Mrs. Roger Tremble of Bowdoinham wins an international contest to identify the U S soldier who most nearly resembles the netary G I Joe She will receive a cash prize from G I Joe magazine which sponsored the event

Roger Tremble Bowdoinham U. S G.I. Joe G. I. Joe

Hart com Mn Mrs Hodgkins visits Portland for Auburn reunion

Mrs. Percy Hodgkins of Hart com Minnesota visits Portland to see son Norman Hodgkins family then returns to Hartford to work at the New High School Auburn office. The 1903 class of 65 at New Auburn High held a noon banquet and evening buffet at the 1xth Street church. 28 classmates have died. 27 attended the banquet. reunion marked largest class representation. Percy Hodgkins once headed Bath Postal Telegraph, later at Union Station Portland. Eleanor Reed prior to marriage.

Percy Hodgkins Hart Com Sova Bath Postal Telegraph Western Union Union Station Portland Hodgkins Drummond Street Walter James Eleanor Reed Auburn

Miss Natalie Fowle to Spend Summer with Parents in Boothbay Harbor

Miss Natalie Fowle a Mitchell school teacher will spend the summer with her parents Rev and Mrs Forrest F Fowle of Boothbay Harbor. She completed the school year living with Mrs William P Hatch of Washington street.

Natalie Fowle Mitchell School Forrest F. Fowle Boothbay Harbor William P. Hatch Washington Street

Miss Jeannine Belisle Heads Home For Summer Plans

Miss Jeannine Belisle taught sixth grade at Weeks Street School this year and left Thursday morning for her home in Saco. In September she will attend Colorado State College of Education in Greeley, Colorado to pursue a Masters in Education. Belisle is a Gorham State Teachers College graduate.

Jeannine Belisle Weeks Street Saco Greeley Colo Colorado State College of Education Miss Belisle Gorham State Teachers College

Wis casset Weekend Sojourn Of Washington Couple

Mr and Mrs James Bimson of Washington Street spend the weekend at their Wis casset home heirloom retreat. In former years they used to pass the entire season there but this year will weekend in Wiscasset Mrs Bimson s girlhood home.

James Bimson Washington Street Wiscasset

Local Children Recovering After Hospital Surgeries

Russell Watts six year old son of Mrs Phyllis Watts of 237 High Street underwent emergency appendicitis operation Thursday at Memorial Hospital. He will be a first grade pupil at Mitchell School next year and would enjoy cards from friends as he recovers for several days. Mrs William Grevers of High Street is a Mercy Hospital patient after surgery on Wednesday, with condition reported as very satisfactory.

Russell Watts Phyllis Watts High Street Russell Mitchell School William Grevers Mercy Hospital

Mrs Corwin attends Bath funeral for Moses Rowe

Mrs Arthur Corwin of Marblehead Massachusetts visits Bath to attend funeral services for Moses Rowe longtime Elmshurst employee. She stays with her daughter Mrs Converse Fenn of High Street. Faith Fleming eight year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Clinton Fleming of 17 Andrews Road is confined at home with a foot injury from a Reid State Park picnic Thursday.

Arthur Corwin Marblehead Mass Bath Moses Rowe Elmshurst Converse Fenn High Street Faith Fleming Clinton Fleming Andrews Road Reid State Park

Veterans Hospital Returnee Set to Resume Work at Bath Iron Works

Jack McCall of 45 Central avenue returned Thursday from Togus Veterans Hospital where he was a medical patient for two weeks. He is convalescing satisfactorily and plans to resume work at Bath Iron Works in a fortnight. Mrs Blanche J Bunker of Los Angeles plans to leave for the East soon after summers in Woolwich. Dr Warren Kershner of 57 Green Street among alumni honored at Colby College Alumni Day. he received a gavel at a noon alumni luncheon. Mrs Arthur King of Edgett Street and guests Miss Aghae Trowbridge passed Friday in Port.

Jack McCall Central Avenue Veterans Hospital Togus Bath Iron Works Blanche J. Bunker Los Angeles Calif Woolwich East Charles Hunnewell Sagadahoc Ferry Warren Kershner Green Street Colby College Kershner Maine American College of Surgeons Carleton D. Brown Waterville Arthur King Edgett Street Henry O. Trowbridge Norfolk, Va Aghae Trowbridge Portand

Madden Family Plans Week at Moosehead Lake Fishing Trip

Mr and Mrs Charles I Madden of Mechanic Street and their daughter Barbara of Moosehead Lake will take a weeklong outing at the lake. They hope for good fishing. Mr Madden is leaving Bath Iron Works for vacation and Miss Oden, employed at a Boston bank, is also on vacation.

Charles I. Madden Mechanic Street Barbara Bos- Moosehead Lake Mr. Madden Oden Boston

Boston senior Miss Shaw to begin work after break

The article notes Miss Shaw, a standout senior of Charlesgate Hall, who attended the annual senior banquet and will return to Boston to be employed after a short vacation. It also mentions Miss Jennie Larrabee of Portland visiting her sister and husband Mr and Mrs Merton Wright.

Hub Boston Ity Charlesgate Hall Shaw Boston Jennie Larrabee Portland Merton Wright Sasanoa Bluffs

Edna Mae Shop Announces Winning Entry in Contest

Mrs Ardenne A Stott and Mrs Bertha Dunbar of the Edna Mae Children's Shop announce the winner Mrs Felts among hundreds of entries. The event highlighted local participation and showcased the store's community engagement.

Ardenne A. Stott Bertha Dunbar Edna Mae Children’s Shop

Local Student Plans Fall Enrollment at Gorham State Teachers College

The notice notes Miss Prentiss intends to enroll at Gorham State Teachers College in the coming Fall. It mentions Knute R. Holmsen of Bath as part of the surrounding context.

Mr Raymond Gross Dies of Heart Attack At 44 Floral Street

Mr and Mrs Raymond Gross and parents Mr and Mrs Emerton Gross of 44 Floral Street mourn the passing of Mr Gross formerly a Lewiston Sun reporter now with Metropolitan Insurance Co His family recalls his career and life.

Raymond Gross Gross Emerton Gross Floral Street Lewiston Sun The Metropolitan Insurance Co

College Freshman Forests Major at Maine Summer Cottage Stay

Mr. Victor Lonn and his wife Mrs. Lonn spend the summer at Foster's Point cottage. Their son, Burt Lonn, has just completed his freshman year at the University of Maine majoring in forestry, while Mrs. Lonn, Joan Safford, stays with him until his year ends.

Victor Lonn Foster's Point Lonn Burt Lonn Cherry Street University of Maine

Madden Family Vacation Notes in Maine

Charles I Madden Sr of Mechanic Street visits South Portland with his wife and son while Mr and Mrs G Clifford Madden stay with them. Charles I Madden Jr and daughter Barbara, who works at a Boston bank, vacation in northern Maine.

Charles I. Madden, Sr Mechanic Street South Portland G. Clifford Madden Charles I. Madden, Jr Barbara Boston

Moffatts Use Bay Point Launch To Save Travel Time

Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Moffatt and their children occupy a Georgetown cottage for the summer. Mr. Moffatt, employed at Sebasco Fishermen's Inc., Sebasco, travels to Popham each night after work and takes a launch across to Bay Point. This method saves time versus driving to Bath and crossing the Kennebec.

Frederick Moffatt Georgetown Mr. Moffatt Sebasco

Morse High fiftieth reunion noted at alumni banquet

J Aubrey Voorhes of Springfield Mass native of Bath visits with brother and wife Wilmer L Voorhees of 42 Bedford Street to attend Morse High School fiftieth reunion. Ruth Parker of Beverly Massachusetts attends as fellow alumna guest and librarian at Endicott Junior College while Marguerite Hennessy hosts at 857 Washington Street.

J. Aubrey Voorhes Springfield Mass Bath Wilmer L. Voorhees Bedford Street Morse High Mr. Vooorhees Aetna Insurance Co Ruth Parker Beverly Marguerite Hennessey Washington Street Morse High School

Eastern State Nursing Representative Recalled for Disaster Service

A nursing representative from Eastern State in Alexandria Va was dispatched to Worcester Massachusetts after a disaster to provide emergency care and support to affected residents and responders.

Arswardlexandria Tment Emery Worcester

Entertainments At Lackland N C A Club Banquet

A June 3 gathering at Lackland Air Force Base in Antonio Texas featured a banquet revue in the entertainment ballroom with a patio viewing. Mrs iter has resided in San Antonio since July of last year and opened a school at Lackland in October where her husband plans to accompany Mrs Drummond. Miss Norma Drummond, a speech teacher at Mt Desert High School, will soon join a Pine Tree War led Children program at N Pond where she previously taught therapy.

Lackland N. C. A Lackland Air Force Base Antonio Texas Iter San Antonio Lackland

Wedding Invitations For Sullivan Pinson Notice

Invitations have been sent for a wedding to be held Sunday afternoon at four on June 21 at the Winter Street Congregational church with Rev. Richard J. Schaper officiating. The couple includes Miss Lillias J. Sullivan of 938 Middle Street and Carl H. Pinson Jr., son of Mrs. Elsie Pinson of 9 West Street. The reception will follow at the American Legion Owen Greenblatt.

Lillias J. Sullivan Middle Street John T. Sullivan Rockport Carl H. Pinson, Jr Elsie Pinson West Street Winter Street Congregational Church Richard J. Schaper American Legion

Funeral attendance for Gay Thomaston Godneemy

Mr and Mrs Ralph Gay of 37 Granite Street Mrs Frank Fleming and son Fred A Garn sey Jr of Sanford and Mrs A G Worthington of Rockville Center NY were among those to attend the funeral of Arthur Gay Thomaston Godneemy.

Ralph Gay Granite Street Frank Fleming Fred A. Garnsey, Jr Sanford A. G. Worthington Rockville Center Arthur Gay Thomaston Godneemy

Miss Patricia Ames Returns From Gorham State Visit

Miss Patricia Ames arrived home Saturday after completing her junior year at Gorham State Teachers College and a visit with Camp Ridgway, a camp for boys and girls.

Patricia Ames Gorham State Teachers College Ridgway

Gettscho Family Attends Harvard Commencement

Mrs Ernst Gottscho and Mrs Herbert Taylor with son Oscar visit Rev Richard J Schaper at 890 Washington Street. Rev Schaper and wife attended Harvard commencement where Oscar Gottscho received his A B degree.

Ernst Gottscho Herbert Taylor Oscar Gottscho Washington, D. C Richard J. Schaper Washington Street Schaper Harvard

Family plans summer move from Bath to Massachusetts coast

William S. Berry and his family, long time Bath residents, announce from Winter Park Florida that they will spend the summer at Wingaersheek Beach in West Gloucester Massachusetts arriving June 20. En route they will visit a granddaughter in Pennsylvania and hope to spend time at Popham Beach as in past years.

William S. Brrry Bath Winter Park Fla Wingaersheek Beach West Gloucester Mass Pennsylvania Pop‘ham Beach

Local Graduations and Banquet Noted at Jefferson Lake

Worcester residents Mr and Mrs Linwood Erskine vacationing at Jefferson Lake attended Morse High School graduation and alumni banquet events. Charles T Wood Jr son of Mr and Mrs Charles T Wood of 17 Cato Ave graduated from Bentley School of Accounting and Finance in Boston at John Hancock Hall on June 1. Kevin Daniel and More of 11 Shaw St left for a trip to B and Miramight Golf plans before returning in August for the new school term.

Linwood Erskine Worcester Mass Jefferson Lake Morse High Forbes & Erskine Charles T. Wood, Jr Charles T. Wood Cato Avenue Bentley School of Accounting and Finance Boston John Hancock Hall Kevin Daniel Shaw Street Miramight Te Gt Aera

Local Residents and Service Members Noted in Brief

Mrs Jennie G milly presents Jennie M Oliver and Mrs Philip Oliver of Bath. Mrs Richardson visiting her parents on Middle Street. Keith Richardson U S A stationed in Boston. Mrs Walter C Reyes at 663 Washington Street after bursitis treatment at Mercy Hospital Portland last week.

Jennie G. Milly Presen Jennie M. Oliver Philip Oliver Bath Richardson Middle Street Mr. Richardson Keith Richardson Boston Walter C. Reyes

Lee Couple Plans Lake Shore Summer Home and Event Notes

Mr and Mrs Henry T B Lee plan weekends at a lake shore cabin and a summer home in North Edgecomb. A Friday dance recital features Linda McCole in second and Lor raine Brewer in third. Invitations go out for the wedding of Miss Jean Barbara Leonard of Woolwich to Just L.

Henry T. B. Lee North Edgecomb Linda McCole Lorraine Brewer Jean Barbara Leonard John M. Leonard Woolwich Just L

Lambs Expected This Week for Santa Barbara Visit

Dr and Mrs Edward Lamb of Santa Barbara California are expected this week for a visit with Lambs sister and husband Mr and Mrs R Clinton McFadd ee of 21 North Street.

Edward Lamb Santa Barbara Calif Lamb R. Clinton McFadee North Street

Birth of Lawrence McLean Jr. in France announcement

Sgt. and Mrs. Lawrence Mc Lean announce the birth of Lawrence Jr. on June 12. Mrs. Mc Lean is Jessie Delano, daughter of Mr. and Mrs George De of Woolwich, where she and her two year old daughter Sheila reside while Sgt. McLean serves with the U S Air Force in Shadow Row France. He left in January for France for a year and a half.

T. Sgt Lawrence McLean Jessie Delano George de Woolwich Sheila Sgt McLean U. S. Air Force Shadow Row France Lawrence, Jr

Two Gorham graduates vacationing in Stratford Conn

Miss Jane Niles daughter of Mr and Mrs Merle C Niles of 717 Middle street and Miss Jane Gill daughter of Mr and Mrs Christopher J Gill of 2 Bailey street recently graduated from Gorham State Teachers College and are now on a vacation trip to Stratford Conn Mrs Annie Johnson of Lewiston a Bath native returned home after attending the government meeting of the Independent Order of Odd Ladies at Central church parish house Friday evening she attended the reception for Mrs Sadie Davis of West Bath and Mrs Pearl Campbell of Bath the Government Conductor and stayed with Mrs Sadie Garcelon at 488 Middle Street during her visit here.

Jane Niles Merle C. Niles Middle Street Jane Gill Christopher J. Gill Bailey Street Gorham State Teachers College Stratford Conn Annie Johnson Lewiston Bath Pass Independent Order of Odd Ladies Central Church Parish House Sadie Davis West Bath Pearl Campbell Johnson Sadie Garcelon Middle ,Street

Mrs Sewall Attends Bradford College 150th Anniversary

Mrs Edward Sewall returned to her home at 1127 Washington street on Monday after a visit in Bradford Massachusetts where she joined in Friday and Saturday celebrations marking the 150th anniversary of the founding of Bradford Junior College.

Edward Sewall Washington Street Bradford Mass Bradford Junior College

Bath man earns Doctor of Dental Medicine degree

Gerald L. Cogan formerly of Bath has been approved for the Degree of Doctor of Dental Medicine from the University of Oregon Dental School. Graduation will be Thursday night in Portland. Cogan is one of 65 men who complete the four year course in Kent. He is the son of David S. Cogan, formerly of Bath, now in Portland, Oregon.

Gerald L. Cogan Bath University of Oregon Dental School Harold J. Noyes Portland Oregon Cogan Kent David S. N Ore

Mr and Mrs Leonard Marks Attend 50th Class Reunion

Mr and Mrs Leonard Marks of Closter New Jersey were weekend guests of Mr Marks at Percy Marks. They visited Front street and Thursday evening attended the 50th reunion of Mr Marks class at Morse High.

Leonard Marks Closter N. J Mr. Marks Percy Marks Front Street Marks Morse High

Langleys and Ashenden Attend Morse High Dance Recital

Mr and Mrs Gilbert Langley of Reading Mass and Mrs Langleys sister Miss Ellen Ashenden of Greenwood Mass attended a dance recital by the Madelyn Wetherbee School of the Dance at Morse High School auditorium Friday evening. Their niece Cheryl Wetherbee was featured in two numbers. The Langleys were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Leonard Wetherbee and Miss Ashenden who will remain for the week.

Gilbert Langley Reading Mass

Henson Moves to New Pel Home on High Street

Mr and Mrs Henson relocated to a newly chosen residence in Pel and now live with Mrs Stephenson at 862 High Street.

Johnsons Celebrate Son Gordon’s Graduation Honors

Mrs Ora Nye reports Gordon Johnson of University of Chicago class of more than 300, 41 graduates with honors in English and foreign languages after three years. Sgt Johnson on a month furlough plans two years in Newfoundland. They visit both sets of grandparents and will live with Mrs Allard during wartime service.

Fred Evening Gordon University of Chicago Ora Nye

Kenney Couple Headed to Washington for Weeklong Visit

Mr and Mrs Charles L Kenney of 22 Goddard Street depart for a week's stay in Washington DC as guests of Mr and Mrs They will also attend the ton of their son Donald at Bainbridge Maryland While away Mrs Kenney's sister Mrs Frank Koehlwetter of Bridgewater will reside at their home

Charles L. Kenney Goddard Street Washington, D. C Donald Bainbridge Kenney Frank Koehlwetter Bridgewater

For tier announces birth at Memorial Hospital

Mr and Mrs Maurice O For tier of 1037 High Street announce the birth of a daughter at Memorial Hospital on June 12. The baby is named Elnora Louise.

Maurice O. Fortier High Street Memorial Hospital Elnora Louise

Bimson Attends Ordination at St Lukes Cathedral

Mr and Mrs James A Bim son of Washington street traveled to Portland on Monday for the ordination of the Second Order the Deacons. Lawrence Davis Glark Jr ordained at St Lukes Cathedral at 10 30 with Oliver L Loring Bishop of Maine officiating Glark a Bowdoin College graduate.

James A. Bimson Washington Street Portland Bim Sue Lawrence Davis Glark, Jr Cathedral of St. Lukes Oliver L. Loring Maine Lark Bowdoin College

Moore announces birth of daughter Carmen Adel at Memorial Hospital

Mr and Mrs John P Moore of 470 Washington street announce the birth of a daughter June 10 at Memorial hospital. She weighs six pounds four and a half ounces and is named Carmen Adel. The notice also mentions related family movements and brief past employment plans.

John P. Moore Washington Street Memorial Hospital Carmen Adel

Reed family visits Bath for twenty days

Mr and Mrs Robert L Reed and their son David of Fort Wal fila arrived in Bath on June 6 for a twenty day visit to relatives and friends Mrs Reeder is the former Marion Warner daughter of John W Warner Woolwich

Robert L. Reeder David Fort Wal- Fila Bath Relaria Reeder Marion Warner John W. Warner

Miss Linda Ames Engagement Note Ends Here

Miss Linda Ames, daughter of Mr and Mrs Orris Ames, is noted in a brief society item with no further details available in the fragment.

Linda Ames Mrs. Orris Ames

Bourget announces birth at Memorial Hospital Me morial

Mr and Mrs Robert Bourget Office drive announce birth of a daughter at Memorial Hospital on Tuesday morning. The baby weighs five pounds nine ounces and is the former Lydia Savage, daughter of Mr and Mrs Milton Savage High street. Miss Meridith McFarland and brother Richard of Woolwich have returned home after a week with grandmother Mrs Ethel Blodgett Mechanic street. A son was born to Prof and Mrs John J Murray of Blooming Indians June 13. Prof Murray is son of Mrs Morris W Potter Washington street.

Robert Bourget Office Drive Lydia Savage Milton Savage High Street Meridith McFarland Brother Richard Elmer McFarland Woolwich Ethel Blodgett Mechanic Street John J. Murray Murray Morris W. Potter Washington Street

Mrs Hatch Hosts Visitor From Bangor

Mrs. William P. Hatch of Washington street entertains as guest Mrs. Nellie Hunt of Bangor, a former Middle street resident.

William P. Hatch Washington Street Nellie Hunt Bangor Middle Street

Power Receives Medical Degree Before Navy Service

James H. Power, son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert L. Bo of Union Street, earned an M. D. at the University of Vermont College of Medicine. He, a 1945 Morse graduate and Bowdoin B.A. in 1949, joined the U S Navy as a lieutenant. He is a former Phi Chi president and Alpha Tau Omega member, with Bath sister Germaine Bonney present at commencement.

University of Vermont Commercement James H. Power Albert L. Bo Union Street Univera SS ‘College of Medicine Acey U. S Navy Chelsea Naval Hospita Bowdoin Alpha Tau Omega University of Vermont Phi Chi Medical Fraternity

Bath's New Junior High School Construction Begins

Work starts Monday on the Bath site with a promised completion within 350 days plus weather days. Miller was the second lowest bidder but a larger project demand and council actions led to a $16,229 addition from the School Building Reserve to match Miller's price after an $8,571 alternate bid reduction. A bulldozer graded portions of the site and foundation forms were prepared as the School Building Committee planned to hire a clerk of the works, with only one Bath man having applied so far.

Miller

Monthly Probate Court session lists wills and estates

The probate docket records wills and administrations filed in Bath and Richmond. Wills by Mary Geary Ruth Lucile Hintzen Charles A Bean Bessie M Hunt J Edward Drake Carlotta B Minard and others. inventories and accounts for Hunt Littleaild Campbell and Be Won de. guardian bond for Mary Be Wonde. A summer employment for student Miss Charney Clark at Sebasco Lodge is noted.

Mary Geary Bath John P. Carey Ruth Lucile Hintzen Richard F. Hintzen Charles A. Bean Charles F. Blunt Bessie M. Hunt Winifredon J. Edward Drake Celotse Edna B. Drake Carlotta B. Minard Shaw “Ioover Charles T. Small Leah M. Littleaild Aid Richmond Lillian Gilpatrick Anna Campbell Mary Mary Be Wonde Guardian

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