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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1935

Page

6

Epworth League Members Enjoy Foster's Point Outing

Eugene Upham hosted Epworth League members at the Upham cottage at Foster's Point for an afternoon and evening of warmth, swimming, and a shore picnic lunch. Attendees included Evelyn Trott, Margaret Gordon, Dorothy Parshley, Rinda Staples, Marie Merrill, Margaret Brimajoin, Mary Hodgkins, Ellen Hodgkins, Barbara Brown, Charlotte King, Katherine Shellenbarger, Ruth Shellenbarger, Paul Niles, Conwell Niles, Mervyn McKenzie, Linwood Temple, Alvin Mason of New York, and families of the Shellenbarger and Temple households. Eva Henderson Lee begins substituting at Senter's during vacation. Clara Hathorne and Annie McKowan, visiting from Woolwich and Machias, recently stayed with Harvey Hathorne and plan summer with Foster A. Dollott. McKowan returns home Friday.

Epworth League of Wesley Methodist Church Eugene Upham Upham Foster's Point Evelyn Trott Margaret Gordon Dorothy Parshley Rinda Staples Marie Merrill Margaret Brimajoin Mary Hodgkins Ellen Hodgkins Barbara Brown

Mrs Hogan and Mrs Allen Leave Bedford Street Residence

Mrs Fremont L Hogan of Springfield Mass and Mrs William P Allen of Winsted Conn who had stayed at 45 Bedford Street for ten days departed for home on Thursday morning.

Fremont L. Hogan Springfield Mass William P. Allen Winsted, Comn Bedford Street

Notable visits and family milestones across Bath and Amesbury

Dr. Robert C. Hannigen, formerly of Bath, stopped in the city en route from Orono after his son Howard’s University of Maine graduation. Howard has begun a forestry career in Missouri. The Hannigens also have son David and daughter Elizabeth. A daughter weighing eight pounds two ounces was born Friday at Bath Memorial hospital to Mr. and Mrs. William H. Brown. Mrs. Brown was formerly Miss Ellen Williams. Miss Mary Downey, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John B. Downey of Ware Massachusetts, on vacation from duties at Children’s Hospital Boston where she trains as a nurse, returned from Simmons College training. she attended Morse High School class of 33 and is niece of Mrs. Lewis Spicer, with plans to visit Maine before vacation ends.

Robert C. Hannigen Bath City Amesbury Mass Orono Howard University of Maine Missouri Hannigen David Elizabeth Bath Memorial Hospital William H. Brown Brown Ellen Williams Mary Downey John B. Downey Ware Park Street Children's Hospital Boston Miss Downey Simmons College Morse High School Lewis Spicer Bedford Street Maine Lillian Watson Barrington R. I Jackson College Morse High Boston University Miss Watson Ormsley Watson South Berwick Harry H. Watson Front Street

Mrs Hayward Hosts Supper in Arrowsic Aboard Family Home

Mrs. Fred Hayward entertained a few friends with supper at her home in Arrowsic on Thursday night. Those present from Bath were Mrs. Norman Howard, Mrs. R. J. Steussey, and Mrs. Carlton W. Lowell.

Fred Hayward Arrowsic Bath Norman Howard R. J. Steussey Carlton W. Lowell

Birthday greetings broadcast to Ola Armes at home

Mrs Harold E Armes 700 High Street received birthday wishes broadcast Tuesday night of last week. Fred D Armes of Natick Massachusetts formerly of the city repeated five times Many happy returns of the day Ola. Mr Armes talks daily over the air to his parents Mr and Mrs Fred W Armes in Topsham.

Harold E. Armes High Street Fred D. Armes Natick Mass Armes Fred W. Armes Topsham

Bath Memorial Hospital Welcomes Powers Newborn

Edwin T. Powers Jr is born at Bath Memorial Hospital to Mr and Mrs Edwin T Powers of 38 South Street. A long list of visitors and relatives from Bath and nearby towns spent time with families and attended events including graduation and travels to Boston and Philadelphia.

Edwin T. Powers, Jr Bath Memorial Hospital Edwin T. Powers South Street

Genesta OES outing and July invitation at Taylor Lake

The Past Matron's club of Genesta chapter OES spent an all day outing at Westzustogo Inn with a dinner business session. Mrs Emma Gledhill of Lewiston invited guests for a July 22 Summer home gathering at Taylor Lake Auburn. guests list includes Mrs Frieda Bagdikian and other members. Brunswick graduation attendance noted for Brunswick High School. The Howards plan a summer cottage stay at Five Islands.

Club of Annie Cox Esther Oliver Edith Savage Ada Deering Annette Merrill Oliver Corliss Carrie Thompson Sarah Shaw Kate Perkins

Ladies Club Hosts Chicken Dinner at Brunswick Home

A Wednesday evening gathering at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harry E Peterson on Brunswick road featured a chicken dinner for a ladies club and spouses. Afterward guests drove to the cottage of Mr. and Mrs. Dora L Howard at Five Islands to conclude a memorable evening. Attending were Mr. and Mrs Dora L Howard, Mr. and Mrs Charles Blaisdell, Mr. and Mrs Howard Trafton, Mr. and Mrs Amos Perry, Mr. and Mrs Louis Sanborn, Mr. and Mrs Ernest Heald, Mrs Lena Shepard.

Harry E Peterson Brunswick Road Dora L. Howard Five Islands Charles Blaisdell Howard Louis Sanborn Ernest Heald Lena Shepard

Eight Pound Daughter Born to Summertons at Bath Memorial

An eight pound daughter was born Saturday morning to Mr. and Mrs. Fred S. Summerton of 601 Middle Street at Bath Memorial Hospital.

Fred S. Summerton Middle Street Bath Memorial Hospital

Nightingale Club Shore Dinner At Riverview

The Nightingale club held a shore dinner at Riverview restaurant to Datmarisecotta on Thursday night then returned to Mrs. Arthur L. Pratt’s North Street home for three tables of contract. First prize went to Mrs. James B. Lemont. second to Mrs. Danford McDonald. Substitutes included Mrs. M. Edith Lemont and Mrs. Hiram Stevens amid a larger attendee list.

Nightingale Club Riverview Arthur L. Pratt North Street James B. Lemont Danford McDonald M. Edith Lemont Hiram Stevens Emery Footer Arthur King Carroll Davis John Freeman Ralph O. Dale Joseph Cyr Harold I. Freeman

Ruth King Graduates With Family At Her Side

Miss Ruth King a student nurse at St Barnabas hospital Woodfords completed her workend with her father Howard E King of Western avenue and her grandmother Mrs Emma King of South street present for the event.

Ruth King St. Barnabas Hospital Woodfords Howard E. King Western Avenue Emma King South Street

Dearing Family Attends 1935 Wiscasset Academy Events

Mrs Frank W Dearing and Miss Thelma W Dearing traveled to Wiscasset for the 1935 class graduation at Wiscasset Academy. Ruth Merle Jones served as class president. An alumni banquet highlighted a three generation group including Mrs Everette Jackson and Ruth Jones. Mrs Henry S Farrell also attended Springfield College graduation in Springfield Mass where Duncan H Farrell Morse 29 was among the graduates.

Frank W. Dearing Thelma W. Dearing Wiscasset Wiscasset Academy Henry S. Farrell Turnercourt Springfield Mass Springfield College Duncan H. Farrell Morse

Miss Ruth Oliver Returns From Stoneham Visit

Miss Ruth Oliver and Miss Ruth Brown return from visits in Stoneham Massachusetts to 105 North Street. Both are daughters of local residents and are visiting family.

Henderson to enter training at Corning after Maine degree

Stanley D. Henderson of North Bath recently graduated from the University of Maine and left Friday for Corning New York to enter a training school sponsored by the Ingersoll Rand Co. After eight months in the program he will take a field position with the firm.

Stanley D. Henderson David S. Henderson North Bath University of Maine Corning N. Y Ingersoll Rand Co

Trott Daughters Visit Providence Grandmother

Elizabeth and Virginia Trott daughters of Mr and Mrs Raymond Trott of Providence Rhode Island visit their grandmother Mrs Joseph M Trott on High Street bringing family news and updates for the summer season.

Elizabeth and Virginia Trott Mrs Raymond Trott Providence, R. I Joseph M. Trott High Street

Local residents host guests and family visits noted

Alvin Mason of Webb Institute visits in the city staying with Miss A Catherine Shellenbarger and plans a trip to Salinas California to visit his mother. Mrs Jason Merrill travels to Mechanic Falls to visit her mother during Rev Lamb’s absence. The region also notes visits by Mrs Arthur Gilmore and family, Dr Warren R Smith at Bowdoin Commencement, and Bates College activities attended by Elizabeth D McGrath.

Alvin Mason Webb Institute New York A. Catherine Shellenbarger Bird A. Shellenbarger Floral Street Mason Bath Salinas Calif D. W. Mason Jason A. Merrill Lower Washingiton Street Mechanic Falls Frank A. Lamb Mr. Lamb

Tea for Epworth League Institute Fund Held at Beacon Street Church

Mrs. Arthur C Norton Mrs William J Craft and Mrs D Leroy Lord hosted a three to five tea at Beacon Street M E church parlors for the Epworth League Institute Fund to aid the Kent's Hill June 22 to 29 delegates. Elizabeth E Dunbar and Marion Dain poured. Laura Craft Gertrude Wallace Doris Crocker and Doris Armstrong served. The event was well attended. Mr and Mrs James A Broom of 817 Middle street spent Thursday in Portland.

Arthur C. Norton William J. Craft D. Leroy Lord Beacon Street M. E. Church Epworth League Institute Fund League Kent's Hill Elizabeth E. Dunbar Marion Dain Laura Craft Gertrude Wallace Doris Crocker Doris Armstrong

Lewiston Visitors Attend Littlefield School Graduation

Mrs Rena Whittier Mrs Rose Nickerson Miss Jeanette Nickerson and Quentin Whittier of Lewiston visited West Batt to attend Littlefield school graduation exercises. Clarice Whittier has been the teacher for the past week and joined by George Buckley on Thursday. Mrs R L Ross closes her dressmaking shop for the rest of the month due to illness.

Rena Whittier Rose Nickerson Jeanette Nickerson Quentin Whittier Lewiston H. Dorman Perkins West Batt Littlefield School Whittier Clarice Whittier George Buckley

Two Graduates From Nassan Institute June Exercises

Miss Phyllis V. Eaton Morse class of 1933 and Miss Mary K. Kenney Morse class of 1932 graduated June 11 from Nassan Institute. The ceremony was held in Springvale Town hall. Each completed a two year secretarial course. Miss Eaton is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Leon R Eaton and Miss Kenney the daughter of Mr and Mrs Russell L Kenney.

Phyllis V. Eaton Morse Mary K. Kenney Nassan Institute Springvale Town Hall Eaton Leon R. Eaton Miss Kenney Russell L. Kenney

Mrs Bettis family moves to Sea Presns ant Md for future home

Mrs William Bettis and a family from North Bath have moved to Sea Presns ant Maryland to settle, joining Mr Bettis who went there three weeks earlier. Recent visitors at the Worrey home include Harold Woomery Pittman New Jersey and others from Wellsboro Roxbury Wollaston Boothbay Harbor Houston Saco Portland Lexington and more.

William Bettis North Bath Sea Presnsant, Md Bettis Herbert E. Worrey Washington Street Harold Woomery Pittman N. J O. G. Cocks FE. H. Green Wellsboro Armory H. Waite Patricia Waite Wollaston Mass Myers Roxbury Arthur Smith New Vineyard Miss Welsh Boothbay Harbor W. G. Kirschbaum Houston E. Hogan Saco W. E. Plumer Portland Robert Daly Lexington

Colby Commencement Attended by Nichols Couple

Mr and Mrs F B Nichols visited Waterville for Colby Commencement exercises. Nichols, class of 1892, serves on the Alumni Council which met Saturday. Mrs John McInnes from Washington street arrived in Portland for a visit with her son John McInnes Jr and will open her Washington street home for the Summer.

F. B. Nichols Waterville Colby Nichols Alumni Council John McInnes Washington Street Duncan McIinnes Boston Portland John McInnes, Jr

High School Reception Hosts Alzira Gross in Camden

Alzira Gross travels to Camden Friday for a short visit as guest of Mr. and Mrs. Orville Gross. Their son Stephen was valedictorian and president of his class at the high school.

Alzira Gross Camden Orville Gross Stephen

Carrie Shaw Hosts Contract Party With Pelham Guests

Miss Carrie Shaw entertained guests at her Pelham Manor home on Wednesday night for Mr. and Mrs. Robert P. Shaw. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Royal Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. James A. Gillies Jr., Miss Marcia Moulton, Mr. and Mrs. Donald N. Small, Mr. and Mrs. Roger D. Skillings, Frank Given, and Mr. and Mrs. Shaw.

Carrie Shaw Robert P. Shaw Pelham Manor N. Y Royal Johnson James A. Gillies, Jr Marcia Moulton Donald N. Small Roger D. Skillings Frank Given Shaw

Mrs Leeman Recovers From Fall Injury on Winship Street

Mrs Susan J. Leeman of 24 Cummings Street is reported to be recovering satisfactorily after a fall on Winship Street three weeks ago caused a sprained ankle.

Susan J. Leeman Cummings Street Winship Street

Westminster School grad Walter Edge Jr wins writing prize

Walter E. Edge Jr., son of former Ambassador Walter E. Edge of Atlantic City and Small Point, recently graduated from Westminster School in Simsbury, Connecticut. He received the prize for the finest writing.

Walter E. Edge, Jr Walter E. Edge Atlantic City N. J Small Point Westminster Schoo Simsbury, Conn Edge

Masonic Past Masters Night in Bowdoinham Lodge Observed

The Bowdoinham Village lodge No. 26 F and A M held Past Masters Night with the Masonic quartet featuring Ernest Wood Luther S Thompson Clifford B Smith and John Shaw. Guests from Solar lodge No. 14 included Karcher S Jackson Edwin H P Lowell John W Gillespie John Wishart and Forrest A Lewis. A fine banquet followed the ceremony and all reported in good time. Mr and Mrs Charles Helah left for New Harbor to spend the summer at their cottage. Miss Cora Mae Pearson departed for Romney NH for summer work. Mr and Mrs Carroll Watson of Washington street spent the weekend at the Donnell cottage at Popham Beach.

Village Lodge A. M Bowdoinham Ernest Wood Luther S. Thompson Clifford B. Smith John Shaw Karcher S. Jackson Edwin H. P. Lowell John W. Gillespie John Wishart Forrest A. Lewis Solar Lodge Mrs. Carroll Watson Washington Street Donnell Popham Beach

Misses Chaney Return From Wiscasset Visit

The Misses Mildred and Barbara Chaney of Washington street returned Sunday from Wiscasset where they visited relatives and attended the graduation exercises and reception of the class of 1935 at Wiscasset academy. Mrs. William S. Tait of 16 Beacon street is a patient at Memorial hospital where on June 12 she underwent an operation for mastoid.

Mildred Barbara Chaney Washington Street Wiscasset Wiscasset Academy William S. Tait Beacon ‘Street Memorial Hospital

Tripp Family Attends Sunday Visit in Old Orchard

Mr and Mrs Alton L Tripp and son Lawrence of Old Orchard once Bath residents joined Malcolm Cass of Old Orchard in a Sunday visit to Mr and Mrs Herbert E Wortey of 1207 Washington Street.

Lawrence Old Orchard Bath Malcolm Cass Herbert E. Wortey Washington Street

Dolloff Returns Home After Bates Junior Year

Miss Ssaphene J. Dolloff of Woolwich arrived Tuesday to spend the summer at her home following the completion of her junior year at Bates College.

Ssaphene J. Dolloff Woolwich Bates

Glen Gray Orchestra at Old Orchards Pier Saturday Night

Among attendees were Frank Harvie John Murray David Black Franklyn Morse John Conroy John Black Herbert Henderson John Levyn Edward Lee Jr Russell Colby Jr John Greene Paul Hayes William Gove and several women including Miss Cynthia Rogers Miss Rita Cummings Miss Jeannette Shackford Miss Frances Shaughnessy Miss Elizabeth Butterfield and Miss Barbara Ross. Mr and Mrs Fred N Sanborn spent the weekend in Bangor.

Old Orchards Pier Glen Gray Casa Loma Orchestra Frank Harvie John Murray David Black Franklyn Morse John Conroy John Black Herbert Henderson John Levyn Edward Lee, Jr Russell Colby, Jr John Greene Paul Hayes William Gove Cynthia Rogers Rita Cummings Jeannette Shackford Frances Shaughnessy Elizabeth Butterfield Barbara Ross

Mrs Wright Returns From Keene Visit After Family Bereavement

Mrs Walter Wright of Keene New Hampshire returned Sunday with her sister Mrs Teddy Vamvakias of Middle Street and nephew Melville Clark for a week with the Wrights. Mrs Wright was summoned by the death of her aunt Mrs Fred Toothaker of South Harpswell who was buried last Wednesday.

Walter Wright Keene N. H Teddy Vamvakias Middle Street

Gillies Couple Attends Lewiston Horse Show

Mr and Mrs James A Gillies Jr of Washington Street attended the horse show in Lewiston Saturday.

James A. Gillies, Jr Washington Street Lewiston

Americans Return from European Automobile Tour

Mrs. Frederick H. Kimball of High street and Dr. and Mrs. Frederick Bra deen of Essex Conn sailed Friday from England for Quebec after a month in England and Scotland. They will reach Quebec Friday June 21 and be met by Mrs Langdin T. Thaxter of Portland and Mrs. Milton S. Kimball of Augusta who will drive to Quebec Thursday.

Frederick H. Kimball High Street Frederick Bradeen Essex, Conn England Quebec Scotland Langdin T. Thaxter Portland Milton S. Kimball Augusta

Miss Virginia Rovers Takes Week Off From Senter's Inc

Miss Virginia B. Rovers of the Whiskey road is taking a week's vacation from duties in the office of Senter's Inc.

Virginia B. Rovers Whiskeay Road Senter's, Inc

Harvard Senior Edward Morin Plans MIT Chemistry Engineering

Edward Morin of Cambridge Massachusetts and son of Dr Harry F Morin spent a weekend in Bath with his father before graduating from Harvard University this week. He is in the class of 1935 and has majored in chemistry. Next year he will pursue a graduate course in chemical engineering at MIT.

Edward Morin Cambridge Mass Bath Harry F. Morin Washington Street Morin Harvard University Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Mildrams Visit Aunt in Boston Over Weekend

Mr and Mrs Howard Mildram of Boston spent the weekend with Mrs Mildram s aunt Mrs Fred B Reed.

Moses family returns from visit to West Medford kin

Mr and Mrs George Moses along with daughter Cynthia Anne and son Harry Warren of West Medford Massachusetts returned home Monday after a weeklong stay with Mrs Moses parents Mr and Mrs Harry W Crosman of High Street They were joined Saturday by Mr Moses adding to the family visit duration.

George Moses Cynthia Anne Harry Warren West Medford Mass

Aitkens Guests of Daughter in Beachmont Family

Mr and Mrs Horace Aitken of Beachmont Massachusetts visit their daughter Mrs Walter M Hill and family on North Street.

Horace Aitken Beachmont, Mass Walter M. Hill North Street

Maine graduate Stephen S. Marshall Jr joins Navy aviation cadets

Stephen S. Marshall Jr of 101 High Street, a University of Maine honor man in military, has been accepted as an aviation cadet for the U S Navy at Squantum Massachusetts airport. He also received a commission as Second Lieutenant in the ROTC.

Stephen S. Marshall, Jr 101 High Street University of Maine U. S. Navy Squantum Mass Marshall

Mrs Sewell Opens Home on High Street for Season

Mrs Frederick N. Sewell of Kansas City Missouri arrived Friday and opened her residence on High street for the season.

Frederick N. Sewell Kansas City, Mo High Street

Ex Mayors and officials return from Sugar Island fishing trip

Ex Mayor Samuel R. Percy and a group including former officials Joseph F. Mccobe ex Alderman and others returned Monday afternoon from a fishing trip at Captain Percy's Sugar Island camp.

Samuel R. Percy Allen M. Irish Daniel T. Dougherty Chester H. McCabe M. A. Haggett Joseph F. Mccobe Capt. Percy Sugar Island

Patten Family Visited Bangor Hosts in Weekend Visit

Mr and Mrs Bryant M Patten and their two children Barbara and Amory of Bangor were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Milton C Trott on High street.

Bryant M. Patten Barbara and Amory Bangor Milton C. Trott High Street

Delegates Headed to State ALA Convention

Mrs. E. J. Murphy Mrs. Walter M. Hill and Mrs. Parker Crosby alternate from Roland Smith unit No 21 ALA depart Monday for a three day state convention in Rockland.

E. J. Murphy Walter M. Hill J. Parker Crosby Roland Smith Rockland

Local Social Roundup From Bath Area

Mrs. Rupert H Baxter and Mrs. Harry W Tucker left Monday for Boston with Mr. Tucker stopping at 1054 Washington St in their absence. Kenneth Glidden Thornton Henderson Otis Smith Earl Portier and John Belanger visited Portland Friday and attended the Strand theatre. Dr and Mrs Herbert E Moore of Hadley Mass are at Sebasco for a week. Moore heads Mt Holyoke College psychology. Mrs Moore formerly Miss Leota Jacobson of Bath. Bertha and Harriet Lord of Pearl St will attend Harvard Commencement week. Bertha left Saturday Harriet Monday for Cambridge. William P Drake returned to Washington St after a Sebago Lake house party hosted by Miss Ann Babcock. Mr and Mrs Alfred R Pratt and Mr and Mrs Henry McCabe with daughter Anne of Bedford and North St were Sunday visitors in Booth Vernon. Mattson with son Vernon Jr and daughter Dorothy of Newtonville Mass spent weekend at Popham Beach cottage. Henry O Trowbridge Bath Iron Works chief engineer resumed duties Monday after illness.

Rupert H. Baxter Harry W. Tucker Boston Mr. Tucker Mr. Baxter Washington Street Kenneth Glidden Thornton Henderson Otis Smith Earl Portier John Belanger Portland Strand Theatre Herbert E. Moore Hadley Mass Sebasco Moore Mt. Holyoke College Leota Jacobson Bath

Kalamazoo Bride-to-Be to Wed in Grosse Pointe Farms

Mrs. Charles J. Donnell of Washington Street travels to Detroit for the wedding of her cousin Miss Mary Thackery Pomeroy of Kalamazoo to William Henry Granse of Detroit. The ceremony is set for Thursday June 20 at Christchurch chapel with a reception at The Whittier.

Charles J. Donnell Washington Street Detroit Mich Mary Thackeray Pomeroy Kalamazoo William Henry Granse Christchurch Chapel Grosse Point Farms Whittier Donnell

Summer moves of Mrs Archibald M Main and family

Mrs Archibald M Main of Middle street leaves Saturday to pass the Summer at her New London Conn home. Joseph Avery visits his mother on Court street while he spends the season with orchestral duties at Ormond Beach Florida. He will join the Stockton hotel orchestra at Sea Girt New Jersey on June 27. For nine summers he has played at the Mt Washington hotel in New Hampshire.

Maurice E. Avery Maurice W. Avery Williamstown Mass Joseph Avery Court Street Avery Appalachian Shores Boothbay Prof. Avery Williams College Archibald M. Main Middle Street New London Conn Ormond Beach Fla Sea Girt N. J Stockton Mt. Washington N. H Francis McPherson York Street Sea Girl Stockton Hotel

Miss Evelyne Donnell at Parker Head Poet Visit

Miss Evelyne L. Donnell of 53 Oak Street spends a few days at Parker Head as a poet in the household of Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Oliver.

Evelyne L. Donnell Oak Street Parker Head M. L. Oliver

Social Visits and Commencement Week in Maine and Cambridge

Mr and Mrs Roscoe P McFadden and Miss Carrie Hall joined Mrs Georgiana Thibodeau at her China Lake cottage with Mrs R Clinton McFadden and Georgiana of Cobbroad. The Bathricks of Medford stayed with Mr and Mrs A J Conti. Miss Jane Bonnell traveled from Washington street to Cambridge for a Harvard visit and Commencement events. Minnie Brown, Augusta attorney general staff, spent the weekend at her home on 2 Pearl Street.

Roscoe P. McFadden Carrie Hall Middle Street Anne Gearing Woolwich Georgiana Thibodeau Waterville China Lake R. Clinton McFadden Georgiana Cobbroad MrFadden Thibodeau Minnie Brown Augusta Pearl Street

Bates College Honors John K. Skelton as Scholar Award Winner

John K. Skelton won Bates College general scholarship prize for the class of 1938 announced Saturday from President Gray’s office. Skelton, a Morse School alumnus and son of Mr and Mrs William L Skelton of 524.

John K. Skelton Bates College Bates Gray Skelton Morse William L. Skelton High Street

LeMonts Observe Golden Wedding at Quiet Home

Mr and Mrs Lucius M LeMont celebrate fifty years of marriage with a Sunday observance at their home 923 Middle Street. They wed June 23 1885 in Everett Massachusetts officiated by Rev R Perry Bush.

Lucius M. LeMont Middle Street Everett Mass Rev R. Perry Bush

Pratt Family Spends Sunday at Boothbay Harbor

Mr and Mrs Arthur L Pratt and daughter Ruth of North street visited Boothbay Harbor Sunday as guests of Mr and Mrs H W Bishop and daughter Anne at their Summer home The Ridge Mrs George B Webber of North Belgrade returned from a visit with her sister Mrs John Pinkham Miss Effie Pinkham accompanied by her aunt also visited

Arthur L. Pratt Ruth North Street Boothbay Harbor H. W. Bishop Anne the Ridge George B. Webber North Belgrade John Pinkham Richardson Street Effie Pinkham

Notable Guests At Summer Home In New Hampshire

Roland F. Hill W. Dayton Hill and Harry Angus ate Taylor spent the weekend as guests of E. Everett Pierce at his summer residence in New Hampshire, enjoying leisure time with the host.

Roland F. Hill W. Dayton Hill Harry Angus Taylor E. Everett Pierce New Hampshire

Dennison family to spend summer in Trevett

Mrs William Dennison and her four children Jean Alice Judith and Richard left Saturday for Trevett to spend the summer. Mr Dennison will join them on weekends.

William Dennison Jean Alice Judith Richard Trevett Mr. Dennison

Portland editors couple wed in Nashua and summer at Willard Beach

Mr and Mrs John Thompson and their son Charles MacVane of Portland visited Mrs Thoms sons family at 5 Page Street. Thompson, a Boston Post editor, recently began duties at Portland office. They wed in Nashua on April 28 and plan to live at Fal mouth Foreside in fall after a Willard Beach summer.

John Thompson Charles MacVane Portland Arthur MacVane City Walter Garth Sanford Thompson Boston Post Dartmouth College

Miss Virginia Wilcox Sets Out for New Haven Summer

Miss Virginia Wilcox departed Saturday for New Haven Connecticut to spend the summer there.

Supper Party Honors Mr Sumner Sewall Birthday

Mr and Mrs Sumner Sewall hosted a Monday night supper at their North Street home in honor of Mr Sewalls birthday. Guests included Mr and Mrs Williams Newell Mr and Mrs Frederick E Drake Mayor and Mrs Arthur Sewall Mr and Mrs John H Hyde Mr and Mrs Rodney E Ross Lieut Com and Mrs Glenn H Easton Mr and Mrs Roger D Skillings Mr and Mrs Edwin R Andrews Mrs William D Sewall Mrs Byron F Barker Miss Jane S Murphy Mrs Clarence W Morse Miss Clare Coombs and Henry C Wright.

Sumner Sewall North Street Mr. Sewall Williams&. Newell Frederick E. Drake Arthur Sewall John H. Hyde Rodney E. Ross Glenn H. Easton Roger D. Skillings Edwin R. Andrews William D. Sewall Byron F. Barker Jane S. Murphy Clarence W. Morse Clare Coombs Henry C. Wright

Marjorie Cummings Hosts Card Party on High Street

Miss Marjorie Cummings entertained her card party at her home on High Street Monday evening, sharing light hors d oeuvres and conversation with guests.

Marjorie Cummings High Street

Bath Women Plan Silver Tea Friday at Bonnie Brae

Dozens of Bath women will attend a Silver Tea Friday at 3 PM at Bonnie Brae home of Mrs. Wilson Wright. Sponsored by Woolwich Union for Christian Service benevolence committee, with speaker Mrs. Rodney W. Roundy of Portland discussing new books for the reading course. All women interested are welcome.

Bath Bonnie Brae Wilson Wright Woolwich Union For Christian Service Rodney W. Roundy Portland Congregational-Christian Conference of Maine

Miss Arline Rowe and Howard Andrews Visit Green Street Hosts

Miss Arline Rowe and Howard Andrews of Waltham Massachusetts spent the weekend as guests of Mr and Mrs Carl C Anderson of Green Street.

Arline Rowe Howard Andrews Waltham, Mass Carl C. Anderson Green Street

Island Host and Summer Residents At John's Island

Mr and Mrs Frank Daley of Beacon Street were Sunday guests of Capt and Mrs A L Harrington at Johns Island. Capt Harrington caretaker for Mrs Lauder and daughter Mrs Gene Tunney who pass their Summer vacation there. Mrs Lauder sole owner of the island. The residence has modern improvements. Capt Harrington has been there since the island purchase nine years ago. Mr and Mrs Wallace Rand and two children of Melrose Mass visited Mrs Rand's mother Mrs John O Moulton on Middle Street for the weekend.

Frank Daley Beacon Street A. L. Harrington John's Island Capt. Harrington Lauder Gene Tunney Wallace Rand Melrose Mass

Avon teacher to join children at grandparents then attend camp

Harmon W. Smith, a school teacher from Avon Connecticut, arrives Thursday to join his children Patricia and Dennis with their grandparents, ex-Alderman and Mrs Walter W. Smith of 1299 Washington Street. He will be a counsellor this summer at Camp Wellsleey, Smithlake, Windsor New Hampshire, leaving July first for two months with his children.

Harmon W. Smith Avon

Mrs Royal Boston Visits Rich Family in Portland

Mrs Royal Boston of Portland visits her cousins Mr and Mrs William D Rich on Lower High Street. The social guest appears for a family gathering with extended relatives and local hospitality noted.

Mrs. Royal Boston of Portland William D. Rich Lower High Street

New England Guests Visit Garden Island and Relatives

Mrs James McInerney and son James of Newton Center Massachusetts and Mr and Mrs Samuel H Mildram of Broosline Massachusetts were guests of Mr and Mrs Fred B Reed of High street and passed Tuesday in Gardiner visiting relatives. On Sunday they visited Squirrel Island where the Mildrams have spent summers for several years. Mr and Mrs J Wallace Buchanan of Medford Massachusetts were weekend guests of their daughter Mrs Edwin H Given and family of High street.

James McInerney James Newton Center Mass Samuel H. Mildram Broosline Fred B. Reed High Street Gardiner Squirrel Island Mildrams J. Wallace Buchanan Medford, Mass Edwin H. Given

Sophomore Lois Swett Returns From Wheaton College

Miss Lois Swett came home Saturday night from Wheaton College in Wheaton Massachusetts where she completed her sophomore year. She participated in many activities, joined an eight member dance group for Wheaton's 100th anniversary festivities, and served in the Court of the May Queen during May Day. Mr and Mrs Howard B Hawley and daughter Mary also return to Newton Massachusetts after visiting Mr and Mrs William B Musenden on Garden Street for the weekend.

Lois Swett Wheaton College Wheaton Mass Miss Swett Wheaton Howard B. Hawley Mary Newton Mass William B. Mussenden Garden Street

Hospital staffing changes announced at Memorial

Mrs. Margaret Percival is appointed night supervisor succeeding Miss Catherine Chase who resigned. Miss Nora Brown also resigned from the hospital school of nursing, vacancy not yet filled. Miss Phyllis Gilpatrick, assistant superintendent, is on vacation and will return July first.

Margaret Percival The Memorial Hospital Catherine Chase Nora Brown Hospital School of Nursing Phyllis Gilpatrick

Dedham and Boston Families Retreat at Popham Beach

Mr and Mrs Minot Percy with four children of Dedham Mass and Mr and Mrs Leary with family from Boston spent the weekend and holiday at the Percy cottage at Popham Beach.

Minot Percy Dedham, Mass End Leary Boston Percy Popham Beach

Miss Gediman Returns From Portland Vacation

Miss Isabel Gediman of 41 Pratt Street returns from a week’s vacation spent with her sister Mrs Joseph Mack in Portland. She visited Portland High School during the stay.

Isabel Gediman Pratt Street Portland Joseph Mack Portland High School

Harvard Commencement Draws Morin Family

Dr. Harry F. Morin of Washington street leaves Tuesday for Cambridge to attend Harvard University Commencement exercises. His son Edward G. Morin will graduate from Harvard.

Harry F. Morin Washington Street Cambridge Mass Harvard University

Mrs Ida Duley Returns Home for Summer Visit

Mrs Ida Duley comes back to Pearl street for the summer after staying in Wollaston Massachusetts with her daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs Donald Wishart and their son Franklin who joined her for a few days in Bath.

Ida Duley Pearl Street Wollaston Mass Donald Wishart Franklin

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