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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1951

Page

3

Class of 1901 members gather for Bath celebration

Miss Anne Kimball hosts a class of 1901 anniversary at her Bath home. Attendees include Galen Hinckley Ian Conn Charles Koe Kalamazoo Bessie Potter Augusta Fawcett Coffee Atu Mrs Jennie Harnden Busy Portland Benjam S Haggett Hiram T Ste ve president Edith en Bowker Margaret Metcalf Mussenden Harriman Shaw Hinckley Rowland Lillian Fisher of Bath. Also noted are patients Vera Talbot and Robert Colley family visits and Bowdoin reunion plans with wedding attendance in Wakefield Massachusetts.

Anne Kimball Galen Hinckley Ian Charles Koe Kalamazoo Mich Bessie Potter Augusta Fawcett Coffee Atu Jennie Harnden Busy Portland Benjam S. Haggett Hiram T. Steve Edithen Bowker Margaret Metcalf Mussenden

Pert Family Returns Home for Summer Vacations

Edwin and Perleston Pert arrive at their parents home on Middle street for summer vacation. Mr and Mrs Donald O Farrell of Raymond court announce the birth of son Robert Clifton at Memorial hospital. Mrs. O Farrell is the farmer Miss Mildred Alley.

Edwin and Perleston Pert University of Mrs. Perleston L. Pert Middle Street Donald O'Farrell Raymond Court Robert Clifton Memorial Hospital O’farrell Mildred Alley

Miss Cynthia Sewall Attends Bradford Dance Fete

Miss Cynthia Sewall freshman at Bradford Junior College joins the 148th commencement festivities in Bradford Massachusetts. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Arthur Sewall II of 963 Washington Street.

Cynthia Sewall Bradford Junior College Bradford Mass Sewall Arthur Sewall II Washington Street

John W. Coombs Heads to Rutgers Banking School

John W. Coombs assistant treasurer of the Bath Trust Co. departs for New Brunswick New Jersey to attend a two week course at Rutgers University Graduate School of Banking.

John W. Coombs Bath Trust Co New Brunswick N. J Graduate School of Banking Rutgers University

Miss Virginia Trott to Wed Walter Rothschild at Phippsburg

Miss Virginia Trott, wintering in New York City, arrived Thursday at the Trott summer home in Small Point. Her marriage to Walter N. Rothschild is set for next Saturday afternoon in Phippsburg.

Virginia Trott New York

Bath alumna meeting marks 50th banquet at Masonic Hall

The Wiscasset Alumni Association held its 50th annual banquet last week at the Masonic hall. Attending were Mrs. Charles Lennox, Mrs. James Bimson, Leonard Munsey, Mrs. Charles Lee, Mrs. Leon Sonia, Mrs. George Sarkis of Bath, Mrs. Newman E. Getchell of West Bath and Mrs. John Sheldon of Woolwich, with 172 members present in all.

Wiscasset

Mrs Esther Nietcher Joins Bath Savings Staff

Esther Nietcher of 1252 Washington street has joined Bath Savings Institution as a member of the clerical staff. Fletcher previously worked as bookkeeper at Small's filling station.

Esther Nietcher Washington Street Bath Savings Institution Fletcher Small's

Adele Rubin Undergoes Appendectomy at Memorial Hospital

Adele Rubin daughter of County Attorney Harold J. Rubin underwent an appendectomy at Memorial hospital last Wednesday. She has just finished sixth grade at Huse Memorial school. Chief of Police Frank L. Moriarty is hospitalized at Bath Memorial with a virus infection. his daughter Peggy is also a patient recovering from a cle.

Adele Rubin Harold J. Rubin Memorial Hospital Adele Huse Memorial School Frank L. Moriarty Bath Memorial Hospital Peggy

Mrs Mary Coffee in Bath for 50th reunion event

Mrs Mary Coffee of Atlanta Georgia is visiting Bath to attend the 50th reunion of her Lee High School class. She will be in Maine for three weeks after spending several days with Miss Mabel Lake of Washington Street.

Mary Coffee Atlanta Mabel Lake Washington Street Maine Bath Lee High

Miss Hall Hosts Sister at Paris High Details

Miss Nathalie M. Hall head of the Commercial Department at gout Paris High School poses with her sister Dudley S. Leavitt at 9 Valley Road.

Nathalie M. Hall Gout Paris High School Dudley S. Leavitt Valley Road

First Lieutenant Owen Attending Fort Bliss Refresher Course

First Lieut William W Owen son of Henry W Owen Jr of 109 Oak Street attends a four week battery officers refresher course at Fort Bliss Texas. He studies aircraft artillery uses gunnery and material. J Owen formerly attended Boston University Law School and first entered service in 1942 at Fort Devens Massachusetts as a National Guard officer.

William W. Owen Henry W. Owen, Jr Oak Street Fort Bliss Texas J. Owen Boston University Law School Fort Devens Mass National Guard

Families lodging at Se basco Lodge during Bowdoin exercises

Dr and Mrs R W Haywood of Salem Massachusetts Mr and Mrs C D Robbins and family of Short Hills New Jersey and Mr and Mrs Howard Mustrom and son of Belmont Massachusetts stayed at Se basco Lodge in the vicinity for Bowdoin College commencement exercises last weekend.

Sebasco Lodge Bowdoin R. W. Haywood Salem Mass C. D. Robbins Short Hills N. J Howard Mustrom Belmont

Sears clerk wins national contest trip to Boston

Carl P. Meister of the local Sears store captured first prize in a national Sears contest among Maine stores. He received a two day all expense trip to Boston that included a Red Sox vs Tigers game ticket and an evening of entertainment, returned Thursday evening.

Carl P. Meister Sears & Roebuck Maine Sears Boston Red Sox Detroit Tigers

Miss Jean Low Graduates From Chandler School

Miss Jean Low daughter of Mrs Galen Low and the late Galen Low of Wellesley Hills Massachusetts has graduated from The Chandler School of Boston and is now employed in a Boston insurance office.

Jean Low Galen Low Wellesley Hills, Mass Chandler School of Boston Boston Insurance

Mrs. Frank Cutting Visits Topsham Couple

Mrs. Frank Cutting of this city is visiting Mr. and Mrs. Merle Orne of Topsham for a brief stay and social call.

Frank Cutting City Merle Orne Topsham

Hinckleys Visit Bath for Morse High 50th Reunion

Mr and Mrs Galen Hinckley of Rowantan Conn visit Bath for several days to attend Mr Hinckleys fifty year Morse High school class reunion Thursday evening.

Galen Hinckley Rowatan Conn Bath Mr. Hinckley Morse High School

Fortier Son Undergoes Surgery at Memorial Hospital

Tommy Fortier son of Mr and Mrs Clayton Fortier of Andrews Road was admitted to Memorial hospital recently for surgery.

Tommy Fortier Clayton Fortier Andrews Road Memorial Hospital

Farley Family Hosts Daughters And Kin At Home

Mr and Mrs Raymond Farley of High Street entertained their daughter Virginia and her husband James Allen of Orlando Florida Thursday night. Also present were Russell Farley and his wife Helen and Mrs James Colby of Bath. The host received a Father’s Day gift from his wife and a New York based daughter. Music and refreshments were provided by Mrs James Colby, the Allens and their daughter. The Allen family has been vacationing in Maine and will leave for Florida on Saturday.

Raymond Farley High Street Virginia James Allen Orlando Fla Russell Farley Helen James Colby Bath

Yale Graduate Frank Warren Returns to Bath Iron Works

Frank Warren son of Dr and Mrs Ralph Warren of Washington street is home from Yale University for the summer and is employed at Bath Iron Works.

Frank Warren Ralph Warren Washington Street Yale University Bath Iron Works

Spear Returns Home After Maine College Year Junior finishes

Donald Spear son of Mr and Mrs Allan Spear of Pearl Street returns home for the summer from the University of Maine where he has just completed his junior year.

Donald Spear Allan Spear Pearl Street University of Maine

Hutchins Visit Washington Street and Cherry Street Kin

Mr and Mrs Fernando Hutchins of Lynn Massachusetts visit for a few days their parents Mr and Mrs Joseph Oliver of Washington Street and Mrs Sarah F Hutchins of 32 Cherry Street.

Fernando Hutchins Lynn Mass Joseph Oliver Washington Street Sarah F. Hutchins Cherry Street

Lewiston High School Graduate Patricia Tardif Plans Nursing Career

Patricia Tardif daughter of former Mayor Dominic Tardif is part of the Lewiston High School graduating class. Born in Bath, she lived here before her family moved to Lewiston and intends to pursue nursing after entering a nursing school soon.

Patricia Tardif Dominic Tardif Lewiston High School Bath Lewiston

Miss Amelia-Anne Mitchell Noted In City Father Memoir

Amelia-Anne Mitchell daughter of Councilor Merritt Mitchell is mentioned in a Douglas Photo Shop record at 11 Dike, reflecting a civic household connection in the local social register.

Amelia-Anne Mitchell Merritt Mitchell Douglas

McAleers Return From Vacation in Battle Creek

Mr and Mrs Roger McAleer and their son Stephen of 1325 Washington Street return from a two weeks vacation in Battle Creek Michigan. They visited Mrs McAleer's brother and wife Mr and Mrs Donald C Reaser. Reaser has published his first book The Toy Soldier.

Roger McAleer Stephen Washington Street Battle Creek, Mich

Bath Guests Attend Milton Wedding Of Lisa Barclay Bigelow

Bath guests visiting Milton for the wedding of Lisa Barclay Bigelow daughter of Albert and Mary Bigelow of Milton and Loyal Howard Edge son of former Gov Walter E. Edge of Princeton NJ gathered at First Parish church Milton for a 5 30 p m ceremony with a reception to follow at the Milton club.

Bath Milton Mass Lisa Barclay Bigelow Albert Smith Bigelow Loyal Howard Edge Walter E. Edge Princeton N. J Small Point Beach Arthur Sewall Cynthia Sally Lane Sewall Harol M. Sewall Loyal F. Sewall Loyal, Jr Sumner Sewall Alexandra Sewall Arthur Foster Williams Milton Club

Bath Visitor Saul Leavitt Visits Boothbay Register

Howard Leavitt of the Boothbay Register, former foreman of the Job Department, visited Bath on Saturday.

Howard Leavitt The Boothbay Register

Dr William H Watson to attend Maine Osteopathic Convention

Dr. William H. Watson of Bath will attend the Maine Osteopathic Association annual convention at Hotel Samoset in Rockland on June 22 and 23. He serves on the association's board of trustees.

William H. Watson Bath The Maine Osteopathic Association Hotel Samoset Rockland Dr. Watson Association

Vermont Professor Paquet and Family Visit Bath Home

Professor Paquet of the University of Vermont and his wife arrived in Bath with their daughter Cynthia and mother Mrs. Mabel Paquet to spend the summer at their Russell Street home in Burlington.

Victor Paquet Cynthia Mabel Paquet Burlington Bath Russell Street Paquet University of Vermont

Parker brothers return from Dartmouth College

Among the Bath young men returning home last week were Everett and John Parker, sons of Mr. and Mrs. John Parker of Summer street. They are both students at Dartmouth College.

Bath Everett John Parker Summer Street Dartmouth College

Danforth Family Summer Visit in Orono

Frank Danforth visiting from the University of Maine with his wife and son for the summer. They are guests of his parents Mr and Mrs Frank Danforth in Orono while residing with them.

Miss Dorothy Small among Farmington State teachers grads

Miss Dorothy M. Small of this city is listed as a candidate for a B S degree at Farmington State Teachers College commencement Friday evening. She is the daughter of Mrs Madelyn Small of 61 Granite Street and a Morse High School graduate of 1947.

Dorothy M. Small Farmington State Teachers College Small Madelyn Small Granite Street Morse High School

Earl Warren Returns Home From Phillips Academy

Earl Warren son of Dr and Mrs Ralph Warren is home after completing his junior year at Phillips Academy He will work at Sebasco Estates for the summer

Earl Warren Ralph Warren Phillips-Andover Academy Sebasco Estates

Former pastor hosts Utica couple on wedding trip

Rev. Howard F. Cramer on Bea con street received Mr. and Mrs. C. James Brower Jr. of Utica New York who were sightseeing in Boothbay Harbor. They visited Squirrel Island and enjoyed local seafood during their visit.

Howard F. Cramer Beacon Street C. James Brower, Jr

Donnell Family Attends Reunions and Summer Plans

Charles J. Donnell of Kalama Washington attended two class reunions at Morse High School and Bowdoin College. He will stay at a Popham Beach cottage with wife and daughters visiting from Victoria British Columbia and Manila, accompanying their spouses and children for summer visits.

Norfolk man Alder Bailey visits Woolwich relatives

Alder Bailey of Norfolk Virginia is visiting relatives in Woolwich during his vacation. He is a Morse High School graduate from the class of 1941 and earned a University of Maine degree in 1950.

Alder Bailey Norfolk, Va Woolwich Morse High School University of Maine

Lasell College Class of 1951 Commencement Notes

Miss M. Carole Armstrong of West Bath graduated among 205 at Lasell Junior College in Auburndale Mass on June 11. She completed Liberal Arts and A A courses and participated in Speakers Bureau June Fete Crew and Red Cross. Irene Keegan of Dorchester arrived for a short visit with relatives in Grove Street. Pfc. Charles E. Murray Jr. and Mrs. Murray left for San Antonio after visiting his parents in Weeks Street. Murray is assigned to Lackland Air Force Base.

M. Carole Armstrong S. L. Armstrong West Bath Lasell Junior College Auburndale Mass Lasell Irene Keegan Dorchester John J. Keegan Grove Street Charles E. Murray, Jr Murray San Antonio Tex Charles E. Murray Weeks Street Lewis Stone Middle Street Lackland Air Force Base

Mrs Stanwood Gilman Earns Third Degree Diploma

Mrs. Stanwood Gilman of Small Point traveled to Presque Isle where she received a diploma for the third degree from the Aroostook State Normal school on Friday. She had earned a second degree diploma several years earlier.

Stanwood Gilman Small Point Presque Isle Aroostook

Miss Dorothy Receives Degree At College Exercises

Attendees including Mrs. Man, William Davis, Mae Plummer, Miss Murray of East B..., and Mrs. Charles F. Penteh gathered for the college ceremony where Miss Dorothy Small earned a B S in yearbook work. She will teach Home Economics at Rockland High School starting September.

Dorothy Man William Davis Mae Plummer Poe Tee Jamees William Ledyard Murray East Boo’ Cere Charles F. “Penteh Orono Richard J. Smith Buffalo Miss Small

Local Bridal Shower Honors Miss Glenna Mather

Miss Isabel Foye attended a bridal shower hosted Tuesday by Mrs. Adrian B. Mather of Brunswick for Miss Glenna Mather who is to be married Saturday afternoon.

Isabel Foye Adrian B. Mather Brunswick Glenna Mather

East Brunswick hosts annual informal piano recital

Mrs. Carleton W. Andrews entertained at her East Brunswick home Tuesday for her pupils. Participants included Judy Peterson Sherry Grindell Gloria Pratt Jacqueline Staples Diana Pye Raymond Parks Dixie Oliver Eleanor Main and Beatrice Main. Refreshments and many gifts followed the event.

Carleton W. Andrews East Brunswick Judy Peterson Sherry Grindell Gloria Pratt Jacqueline Staples Diana Pye Raymond Parks Dixie Oliver Eleanor Main Beatrice Main Andrews

Bailey Family Visits Mrs. Burns in City

Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Bailey and daughter Leah of Upper Darby Pa were Sunday guests of Mrs. Bernice Burns at 1093 Washington Street.

Edwin Bailey Leah Upper Darby, Pa Bernice Burns Washington Street

Maine Graduate Elizabeth Burgess Finishes University Study

Miss Elizabeth Burgess daughter of Mr and Mrs J Arthur Burgess of 163 Court Street graduated from the University of Maine on Sunday. Her parents attended the exercises and will host a summer at home. Meanwhile Loyall F Sewall and son Loyall Jr of New York arrived at Small Point Beach for the season. Robert P Shaw president of the New York Hall of Science spent a night with his father Fred P Shaw at 18 Green Street and attended MIT graduation and a class reunion in Boston before returning to New York.

Elizabeth Burgess J. Arthur Burgess Court Street University of Maine Loyall F. Sewall Loyall, Jr New York City Point Beach Robert P. Shaw New York

James Preston Visits Simsbury With Pine Tree Society Leader

James Preston attends summer visit at Westminister School in Simsbury Conn. He arrives to spend time with his mother Mrs. Marie I. Preston executive director of the Pine Tree Society for Crippled Children and Adults.

James Preston Westminister School Simsbury Conn Marie I. Preston The Pine Tree Society For

Surprise Personal Shower Given for Mrs. Paiement

Mrs. Philip Paiement of Orono and Brunswick received a surprise shower at the home of Mrs. Eddie Paiement in Brunswick. The guest of honor is the former Marjorie Cushing of Bath, with Bath attendees including Miss Daphne Cushing and Mrs. John Rooney.

Philip Paiement Orono Brunswick Eddie Paiement Paiement Marjorie Cushing Bath Daphne Cushing John Rooney

Frink-Moses wedding party hosts buffet supper

Mr and Mrs Howard Steen entertained Saturday night with a buffet supper party for the bridal party after the rehearsal at Central church.

Howard Steen Central Church

Hunt Family Attends Clarkson College Commencement

Mr and Mrs Isaiah W Hunt of East Brunswick recently returned from Potsdam New York after attending Clarkson College of Technology commencement where their son in law Fletcher G Dunn was in the graduating class Dunn and his wife Evelyn Hunt and their daughter plan to live in Schenectady New York where Dunn has a position with General Electric Company

Isaiah W. Hunt East Brunswick Potsdam N. Y Clarkson College of Technology Fletcher G. Dunn Dunn Evelyn Hunt Schenectady General Electric Co

Nurse Miss Bettie Harper Arrives in Pasadena for Study

Miss Bettie Harper of Bath and Maine General Hospital arrives in Pasadena California where she is employed at Huntington Memorial Hospital. She plans to enter Stanford University soon for further study.

Bettie Harper Bath Maine General Hospital Pasadena Calif Huntington Memorial Hospital Miss Harper Stanford University

Kingsburys Return from Portsmouth Visit

Mrs. Robert Kingsbury and children Sylvia Bruce Roger and Elaine came back from Portsmouth New Hampshire where they spent last week as guests of Mrs Kingsbury daughter and husband Elmer Brittell at Wallace Sands Mrs Brittell is Thelma Kingsbury formerly Thelma Kingsbury of this city Mr and Mrs Brittell returned to Bath to spend the weekend at the Kingsbury home 374 Front street The Kingsburys son Robert Kingsbury Jr on vacation from the University of Maine also spent the weekend with the Brittells in Portsmouth for a two week vacation

Robert Kingsbury Sylvia Bruce Roger Elaine Portsmouth N. H University of Maine Brittells

Miss Susan Reed Returns Home From Pasadena

Miss Susan Reed returns to her residence at 59 Lincoln Street after spending the winter in Pasadena California.

Susan Reed Lincoln Street Pasadena Calif

Richard Armes Returns Home From Memorial Hospital

Richard Armes of 186 North Street has returned home after a medical stay at Memorial Hospital lasting nearly a week.

Richard Armes North Street Memorial Hospital

Morgan June plans naval conference trip and North Cape Cruise

W. O. Morgan June from Leark City sails to London for the International Conference of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers June 25 to 30. From London he goes to Iceland to meet his daughter Mrs. Eastham Guild and Barbara Ross. they depart July 3 aboard the Caronia for a North Cape Cruise visiting Iceland, Norway, Sweden, Scotland, Ireland, and England, returning August 9.

Morgan Leark City S. S. America London United States The Naval Architects and Marine Engineers Iceland Eastham Guild Barbara Ross Guild Miss Ross Caronia North Cape Norway Sweden Scotland Ireland England

Ocean Park family boat marks season start

Dr and Mrs Richard Johnson and three sons of Washington street spent Sunday at their cottage in Ocean Park. Dr Johnson and his sons launched their boat for the season, placing it overboard.

Richard Johnson Washington Street Ocean Park Dr. Johnson

Maine couple graduates in engineering and home economics

Alton Perry Swett, son-in-law of Mr and Mrs Frank W Danforth of 1075 High Street, earned a Mechanical Engineering degree with highest distinction from the University of Maine and will join Ingersoll Rand at Painted Post New York. Mrs Swett formerly Barbara Isabel Danforth earned a Home Economics degree from Farmington Teachers College and spent the weekend in Orono attending commencement events with her husband.

Alton Perry Swett Frank W. Danforth High Street University of Maine Ingersoll-Rand Painted Post New York Swett Barbara Isabel Danforth Farmington Teachers College Orono

Munseys Attend Bethel Wedding of Douglas Erv to Helen Angevine

Mr and Mrs Donald Munsey of 287 Center Street spent the weekend in Bethel to attend the wedding of Mrs Munseys son Douglas Erv who married Miss Helen Angevine.

Donald Munsey Center Street Bethel

Coast Guard Man Home From North Atlantic Patrol

Richard Barter SN US Coast Guard now stationed in Boston arrived home Friday for an eight day leave with his parents Mr and Mrs Herman Barter on Marcia street. He is a member of the Coast Guard cutter Duane recently returned from North Atlantic weather patrol. Clarence Pye is confined to his home 1289 Washington street. Mr and Mrs William H Hewett of Wellesley Mass returned home Monday after visiting Mrs Hewett's brother and wife Mr and Mrs Lawrence R Vail in Arrowhead. Andrew B Hart of 21 Floral Street is a patient at Memorial hospital.

Richard Barter U. S. Coast Guard Boston Herman Barter Marcia Richard Coast Guard Duane William H. Hewett Wellesley Mass Andrew B. Hart Floral Street Memorial Hospital

Rogers and Coombs Family Visit in Glen Cove

Mr and Mrs Font Rogers of Glen Cove New York arrived for a visit with their daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs Herman Coombs of Meadow way. They will be accompanied back home by Mrs Coombs and sons Robert and George for a Summer visit. Frank W Danforth of 1075 High street is a patient at Horace G Morse Jr a guest for weekend of Mr and Mrs Henry G Shaw of Oak. He is a student at Bryant business college Providence Rhode Island. His parents Mr and Mrs Horace G Morse who have resided in Cleveland Ohio for last year expect to return home about the first of July and will reopen their home on Oak.

Font Rogers Glen Cove N. Y Herman Coombs Meadowway Horace G. Morse, Jr Uest Henry G. Shaw Oaks Bryant Business College Providence R. I Horace G. Morse Cleveland Oak Street

Mrs Gardiner Roberts Visitation at East Boothbay Home

Mrs Gardiner Roberts of East Boothbay is staying briefly at her old Oak Street residence for a few days.

Gardiner Roberts East Boothbay Oak Street

Miss Jean Danforth Returns Home for Summer

Miss Jean L Danforth daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank W Danforth of High Street has arrived home to spend the summer She teaches elementary school in Goshen Center School Goshen Connecticut and will attend the University of Maine for summer sessions to earn her Master’s Degree.

Jean L. Danforth Frank W. Danforth High Street Goshen Center School Goshen, Conn University of Maine

Maine Elks Officer Attends Augusta Meeting

Brian M. Jewett attended the Maine State Elks Association meeting in Augusta on Sunday afternoon where he serves as vice president.

Brian M. Jewett Maine State Elks’ Association Augusta

Purdue Couple Visit Drakes During Maine Graduation Trip

Rev and Mrs Joseph O Purdue of South Dartmouth Massachusetts visited Hon and Mrs James E Drake on Friday and Sunday on their way to Orono for daughter Alice Lorraine Purdue’s University of Maine graduation. Reverend Purdue gave the invocation at the ceremony before returning to South Dartmouth Monday morning.

Joseph O. Purdue South Dartmouth Mass James E. Drake Washington Street Purdues Orono Alice Lorraine University of Maine Purdue

Rand at Home for the Summer

John Rand son of Mrs Eleanor Rand of High Street is at home for the summer and is described as a cat a tuté of Technology.

John Rand Eleanor Rand High Street

Bedford man earns B. A. degree at University of Maine

Mrs. Ella Bates of Bedford Street reports Major James Bates has completed his B A degree after graduation exercises at the University of Maine. The ceremony honored his achievement and marks a milestone for the Bates family.

Ella Bates Bedford Street Ualsity Maine James Ps Iead

Local Grand Chapter Officers and Members Featured at Meeting

Mrs Crowley served as grand conductress of the Grand pier and Mrs Shaw acted as grand treasurer while Mrs Millward Patten of Brunswick held the role of Queen Esther.Roger Couture, son of Councillor Louis Couture of Blutt Road, left for Washington DC for a short visit with friends.

Earaeers Crowley Grand Pier Shaw Grand Chapter Millward Patten Brunswick Roger Couture Louis Couture Blutt Road Washingston D.C

Ingraham Graduates From Maine University In Forestry

Robert C. Ingraham of Elsinore avenue earned a B S degree in forestry at the University of Maine on Sunday morning and will start as a claims adjuster for Lumberman's Insurance Co in Frence Massachusetts on June 25. He plans to move with Mrs. Ingraham to Lawrence. He served four years in the U S Navy before attending college. His parents Mr and Mrs George E Ingraham and Mrs and Mrs Arthur Tanguay attended the exercises.

Robert C. Ingraham Elsinore Avenue University of Maine Lumberman's Insurance Co Frence Mass Ingraham Lawrence U. S. Navy George E. Ingraham Arthur Tanguay Lewiston

Neal Hagerty Visits Ashland With Family

Neal Hagerty travels to Ashland to stay two weeks with his father and other relatives on Oak Street.

Neal Hagerty Sally Papery Oak Street Ashland Spé

General Acheson Voices at University of Maine Alumni Dinner

General Acheson of Kansas City Missouri former Bath resident and Central Air Defense Force commander spoke at the University of Maine 76th Alumni Dinner. He graduated Morse High School in 1922 and later attended the university before joining the U S Army in 1925.

R. Acheson Kansas City Bath Central Air Defense Force University of Maine Acheson Morse High School U. S. Army Panama Texas

Bates College 25th Anniversary Commencement Recap

Mrs. Carolyn Wilson of Melrose Massachusetts a Bates College class of 1926 member attended the college's 25th anniversary commencement last weekend. She is married to Blair C. Wilson and the family plans to spend the summer at Campbell's Pond. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Syring of Portland Oregon have arrived to visit her parents Mr. and Mrs. John A. Greene of 5 Leonard Court and will stay in Bath for several weeks.

Carolyn Wilson Melrose Mass Bates Co Richard Syring Portland, Oregon John A. Greene Leonard Court Bath

Patchells return home after weekend with Burgons

Howard Patchell came home to Maldeh Massachusetts Monday morning after weekend with his wife Mrs Patchell and daughter Deborah Ellen who are visiting her mother Mrs John Burgon at 490 Middle Street. Mrs Patchell is the former Nellie Burgon. Miss Roberta Lait of Bluff Road returns tonight from Orono where she attended University of Maine graduation exercises.

George P. Burgon John Burgon Middle Street Presque Isle Sears N. H Howard Patchell Maldeh Mass Roberta Lait Bluff Road Orono University of Maine

Local families guests at area gatherings in Massachusetts

Mrs. John D. McNeish and son John Ill of Wellesley and Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Muzrell with daughter Linda of Pittsfield were guests of Mrs. McNeish's and Mrs. Muzrell's relatives, Mr. and Mrs. Brian Mewett of Day's Ferry.

John D. McNeish John Ill Wellesley Mass Lawrence Muzrell Linda Pittsfield

Perry and Lyons Visit Bowdoinham for Day of Business

George R. Perry and Thomas Lyons drove to Bowdoinham on Saturday to conduct business and spend the day engaging in local affairs.

George R. Perry Thomas Lyons Bowdoinham

Miss Josie Pulsifer Weekend Guest in Lewis ton

Miss Josie Pulsifer of Lewiston was a weekend guest of Miss Alice Johnson of Middle Street. Pulsifer, employed at Bath Iron Works during World War II, lived with Johnson for two and a half years.

Josie Pulsifer Lewiston Alice Johnson Middle Street Miss Pulsifer Bath Iron Works Miss Johnson

Mrs Lowell attends Bates College commencement in Lewiston

Mrs. Edwin H. P. Lowell of Western Avenue traveled to Lewiston last week to attend the Bates College commencement, a school where she earned her degree.

Edwin H. P. Lowell Western Avenue Lewiston Bates College

Local Staffing at Sebasco Estates Includes Parker Family

Miss Virginia Parker and John Parker Jr are season staff at Sebasco Estates joining Bath residents Mrs Cé Small and Mrs Henry Small in seasonal employment.

Virginia Parker John Parker, Jr Sebasco Estates Amon Bath Cé Small Henry Small

Drake Family Visits Before Birch Point Trip

Mr and Mrs James B Drake and daughter Frances of St James Md are guests of Mrs Frederick E Drake on Washington Street before traveling to Birch Point for the Sum. The visit highlights family ties as they prepare for their seaside trip.

James B. Drake Frances St. James, Md Mr. Drake Frederick E. Drake Washington Street Birch Point

Harold L Donnell visits Morse High School alumnus event

Harold L Donnell of South Penn California traveled east to attend the 25th reunion of his Morse High School class. He stayed with his sister Mrs Thornton Percy and brother in law on Oak Street before leaving Monday to return home.

Harold L. Donnell South Penn Calif Morse High School Thornton Percy Oak Street

Naval shipman earns standout award in New Jersey visit

Lewiston High School alum Kirk Nelson, identified as grandson of Mr and Mrs Charles O Nelson of 54 Washington Street, received an outstanding service award during June Week activities in New Jersey. He and his parents Mr and Mrs Rowe and Miss Eleanor Peaslee of Portland returned to their Higginson summer home after the trip.

Admiral Tert New Jer- Howe Hias Lewiston High School Rowé Eleanor Peéeaslee Portland New Jersey Higginso Kirk Charles O. Nelson Washington Street Mabel Nelson

Mrs Olive Boyd Guild Visits Eastham Guild Family

Mrs Olive Boyd Guild of Marblehead Massachusetts is a guest of her son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs Eastham Guild of Washington street during a family visit.

Olive Boyd Guild Marblehead, Mass Eastham Guild Washington Street

Towne Birthday Wish as He Leaves Bath Iron Works

Selwyn H Towne of High Street prepares to depart Bath Iron Works for new duties with General Electric Co at Seneneeren New York. He recently received a birthday cake clock and barometer set and a case bearing his name from draughtsmen, stenographers, laboratory and supervisors who worked under him at the shipyard. A large circle of friends laments the family’s move from the city.

Selwyn H. Towne High Street Bath Iron Works General Electric Co Seneneeren N. Y

Mrs Ernest Sinclair Family Returns Home

Mrs Ernest Sinclair and her daughters have returned to Orien Street after a motor accident. Mr and Mrs Robert Huse will spend two weeks at Ogun-Home observances with relatives during the period.

Ernest Sinclair Penks Edna May Orien Street Robert Huse Ogun

Young Hobbs to work as golf caddy in Wilton

Harrison E Hobbs son of Mrs Evelyn F Hobbs of Washington street leaves Friday for Jay to be a caddy at the Wilson Lake Golf club in Wilton He plans to return in the Fall to resume studies at Motse

Harrison E. Hobbs Evelyn F. Hobbs Washington Street Jay Wilson Lake Wilton Motse

Bangor Family Visits Trigger Commencement Talk

Mrs Reginald L Murphy and daughter Regina of Bangor visit Murphy parents on Grove street for a month. Eleanor joins for two weeks before return to Bangor. Mr and Mrs John Pee of High street drive to Orono for UMaine Commencement. Donald M Povich graduates with history and government honors. Fiancee Jani Goldstein of Bangor also graduates. Albert Povich of Washington attends and returns home.

Reginald L. Murphy Regina Bangor

Mr and Mrs Ralph Berrand Guests of Friends at Meadowbrook

Mr and Mrs Ralph Berrand of Floral Street were guests of friends at Meadowbrook Tuesday evening.

Allen Little Carrie Little Turner’s Court Martha Webber Bristol Mills Jay K. Bowker Meadowbrook Ralph Berrand Floral Street

Maine university honors cited in Augusta visits

Mr and Mrs Rudolph Gil drove to Orono Sunday for the University of Maine commencement exercises. Ruth Gilchrist, their daughter in law, was valedictorian of the class of 1951 and earned the highest distinction in mathematics. She is the daughter of Rev and Mrs Chauncey Wentworth of Augusta and wife of Robert Gilchrist, a Morse High and A M graduate. Miss Dorothy Milliken RN returned home on High Street after a week in Portland.

Rudolph Gilchrist Orone Ruth Gilchrist University of Maine Gilchrist Chauncey Wentworth Augusta Robert Gilchrist Morse High A. of M Dorothy Milliken R. N High Street Portland

Local Visitors from Sesport and Smyrna Beach

Mrs Clara Os and daughter Alice Kate visit Mare. George Mee Histon Go parents Mr and Mrs Co Deering street host Mrs Eneemen Mrs George and son Eddie from Sesport pa staying with the Mee Histon family.

Clara Os Alice Kate Smyrna Beach Eneemen George Eddie Sesport Mare George Mee Histon Deering Street

Mee feet isp Parks of 8 passing a week in Washington

Mrs Helen Pe is cited in a brief notice from Washington about a person named Parks, with an eight day reference and a passing week context. The readable fragment outlines a social or local notice mentioning Mrs Helen Pe and a Washington connection.

Washington Helen Pe

Ames Brother Receives B S in Electrical Engineering at Maine

Philip J. Ames, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ames, earned a B S in electrical engineering and a commission as second lieutenant at the University of Maine graduation. He completed ROTC training and will soon join General Electric in Burlington Vermont. He is a Morse High School 1947 graduate.

Gaughtenera Carol and Ila 12 Street Ames Ene C. Jordan Auburn University of Maine Philip J. Ames Reserve Officers Training Corps Burlington General Electric Corp Morse High School

Bath teacher attends Bates college class reunion

Mr. and Mrs. Loring Addison attended the twenty-fifth reunion of Mr. Addison's Bates College class on Saturday. The 1926 cohort won first prize for costumes and for the largest percentage in attendance. the event was described as a very happy occasion. Addison is superintendent of Bath schools.

Loring Addison

Bates College Class of 1931 Reunion Noted With Dinner

Guests of Mr and Mrs Ed win H Lowell marked Bates College class of 1931s twentieth reunion with a lobster dinner at Western avenue. Attendees included William A Anderson of Maine New York Mr and Mrs Lawrence Mason and children of Portland Mr and Mrs Alfred T Lindberg and son Dudley of Bradford Mass and Miss Minna Thompson of Sanford.

Edwin H. P. Lowell Western Avenue Bates College William A. Anderson Maine N. Y Lawrence Mason Portland Alfred T. Lindberg Dudley Bradford Mass Minna Thompson Sanford

Miss Stackpole Heads to Winthrop Camp for Week

Miss Carolyn Stackpole daughter of Mrs Wilfred Hart of 88 York left Sunday to spend a week at the Methodist Conference Camp in Winthrop. She recently graduated from Morse High School.

Carolyn Stackpole Morse High School Winthrop Stackpole Wilfred Hart York Street

Mrs Charles Sullivan Patient at Local Hospital

Mrs Charles Sullivan of 828 Middlestret is listed as a patient at the local hospital. The note provides no further details about her condition or department.

Charles Sullivan Middlestret The Memorial Hospital

Police Chief and daughter return home after hospital stay

Police Chief Frank L. Moriarty and his daughter Peggy arrived home Tuesday at noon from Bath Memorial hospital. Peggy recovered from injuries after a bicycle fall while Moriarty had been ill with a virus infection.

Frank L. Moriarty Peggy Bath Memorial Hospital Moriarty

Maine Graduation Attendees Include Bluff Couple

Mr. and Mrs. Harold V. Fish of Bluff attended the University of Maine graduation in Orono. Their son Paul W. Shag earned a Bachelor of Arts degree as a guest of the Fish family at the ceremony.

Harold V. Fish Bluff Orono University of Maine

Boston Dealers Attend Bookstore Manager Joe Mack’s Event

Joe Mack, popular young manager of Shaw's Book Store, visited the Boston Record and Boston American newspapers on Tuesday. Wholesale newspaper dealers attended a cocktail party at a Boston hotel and later watched the Red Sox-Cleveland game at Fenway Park.

Joe Mack Shaw's Book Store Boston Record Boston American Boston Fenway Park

Honeymoon Return and Local Graduations Highlight North Town

Mr and Mrs Melvin Henderson and Diane Curtis return from a Bermuda honeymoon. Mr and Mrs William Denni sof of Green Street attend Oro One commencement where son Richard earns a zoology degree and plans dental school at Penn in fall. Son-in law John T Conway Jr earns a mechanical engineering degree at morning exercises.

Melvin Henderson Diane Curtis Bermuda William Dennisof Green Street Orone Richard Dental School University of Pennsylvania John T. Conley, Jr

Indiana University 122nd June Commencement Highlights

Graduates at Indiana University 122nd June commencement include Stanley B. Cressey of 1 Cressey Avenue a candidate for the Master of Arts in journalism. Mr and Mrs Bruce T Haley of Norwich Connecticut returned home after visiting Mrs Haley's brother and sister in law Mr and Mrs Charles MacDonald of High Street. Haley attended his Bowdoin College class reunion while here Mrs Haley is remembered as Miss Nonie MacDonald of this city.

Indiana University Stanley B. Cressey Cressey Avenue Bruce T. Haley Norwich

Bath Officer’s Daughter Leaves on Week-Long Vacation

Betty Mae Newell daughter of Bath Patrolman Edward F. Newell and Mrs. Newell departed Monday for a week in Quincy Massachusetts to visit her aunt Mrs. Effie Demers.

Betty Mae Newell Bath Edward F. Newell

Local Families Plan Summer Visit and Duty

Mr and Mrs aeroe and son Bruce of Up Pa join Mr and Mrs Ricant ings and children Donald and Sylvia from aero, and Lieut Jeannette Hastin A F N of San Antonio Texas, to spend vacation with their parents and grandparents Mr and Mrs Fr Kittridge of High street. Lie Hastings will depart early July for duty in the Far East.

Aeroe Bruce Up Pa Ricantings Donald Sylvia Aero Jeannette Hastin San Anton Texas Consis Fr Kittridge High Street Lie Hastings Far East

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