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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1947
Page
3
The report lists numerous residents and relatives from Bath and nearby areas attending events, visiting relatives, studying, or staying at hospitals and colleges. Individuals such as Mrs J William,Flor Carlton, Lawrence Putnam, Miss Winnie White, and Geoffrey Tebbutt are mentioned among others, with trips to Oberlin College, Bowden University Annex, and Bath Iron Works cited.
Robert L Thurston, former city farm superintendent, has returned to Bath Memorial to care after a recent surgery. Nurses in the wards aided his recovery with attentive care.
New England star Perley Ater of Boston 1085 Washington has returned home after a several week hospital stay for wing surgery. Visiting in Auburn were Mr and Mrs Frank Moore Mrs William Coombs Mrs Nellie Lord and Mrs Albert H Oat Fe guests of the intendent and matron. Orland Sproul of Hallowell and Mrs Sproul connected with the Rebekah Lodge of Maine were present. N Gaudreau formerly music instructor of Portland was in Bath and offered to help Bath's Centennial.
Wool area groups gathered Thursday evening at Bodwell Point for a Masters Association meeting. Attendees included Mrs. Alton Collins Mrs Kidwell Mr and Mrs Dale Henderson Miss Alice John Mr Arthur Leung and others from the community.
A garbled OCR fragment references Maine and New Brunswick with partial phrases about winter and a possible event or location. Details are unclear, but mentions Stanhope and Bruns possibly as places or subjects. Contains no clear dates, figures, or outcomes.
Mrs. William Grevers and daughter Susan of Norwalk Ohio vacationing at Meadow Brook cottage with guests Mr. and Mrs. Henry Smith and daughter Stephanie visited the State prison in Thomaston on Thursday.
Mrs Charles W Plummer of 33 Meadow Way has returned to her home from Memorial hospital where she was a surgical patient.
Emma Gross recently left Maxwell Street after months as a guest of her daughter Mrs Arthur Haggett to spend the summer at her home in Stonington. She is accompanied by her daughter Iva Lee Cousins who is on a two week vacation from duties at the Old Folks Home.
Mrs Alyce R Chadbourne of St Petersburg Florida arrived for a two week visit with her sister Mrs Harold cutting of Bath street and her aunt Miss Mildred G Nichols of Lincoln street.
Mr and Mrs James Gillies and their Washington street family have occupied the Richards house during a Georgetown outing. The visit centers on a pleasant stay at the historic residence with relatives joining in the excursion.
Mrs. E. Seward Stevens and children E. Seward Jr and Diana of New York arrived midweek to pass time with Mrs. Stevens' weeks. Ernest Haskell at West Point has returned home after several weeks at the Red House on Lincoln Street.
Mr and Mrs William Spann and their son ae jr departed for Louisiana last week leaving Clarett or Adm Gillette of Washington the trip quitly noted in the local column.
An unclear fragment describes a visit near Goddard Street last week involving Farmington and a aunt named Mr.
Mrs Albert Carver of Vinalhaven stayed with her brother and sister in law Mrs Hollis Cor ee for Marilyn Carver’s graduation event. The readable text mentions overnight visit and family attendance surrounding the ceremony.
Harry E. Peterson and family visit at Brunswick lowa with son in law Everett Quinlan of Augusta. Clifton Estes and Bessie Drake share time at Noble Avenue Lambert Park while Estes works at Sears Roebuck. Haggett family celebrate daughter Linda Marie born June 6 at Memorial hospital weighing five pounds six ounces. Hurley Grant returns to Boston after weekend with mother. Germaine Cotendered surprise at summer camp. D Grant presents leather gift. A midnight picnic follows with guests including Barbara Morte Callan and others.
Mrs Harry L Day and family plan a cottage stay at Po Beach for the summer. Marriages include Miss Lorena J Couch and Froward E Cook at St Marys Augusta with a Fuller House reception. Clergy hosts at a clam bake in Freeport. Bath and Popham Beach plans noted. Bankers attend Maine Bankers Association meeting at Poland Spring. Pauline Adams visits family in Oliver Street. Boston trip with Hilley sisters.
Mrs Wolters P Shaw and her son J Shaw arrived in Pelham Manor New York on Wednesday morning to spend the summer in the locality.
A Milan labor report notes Wilbur Sadn and Treenvearing workers off sick, halting production at the Abtet plant and affecting local industry.
A jumble of names and places notes funeral services for Emma Dodge in Boothbay Harbor and a St. Andrews Hospital death. Family visits span Bath and beyond with additions from New York City Montreal and Washington, including Mrs. Sewall Williams and Mrs. Simon Moore. Community members travel to Vineyard Haven and Calais for visits and services.
Miss Anita Baddikian daughter of Dr and Mrs Paul Baddikian of Oak eee has enrolled at the University of Vermont and earned a classical scholarship. Dr J C Geiger Director of Public Health San Francisco has received the Royal Order of the Crown of Orange Officer Grade for services to the Crown and nation during World War II and health work. Mr and Mrs Bernard Zeitlen nee Isabel Gediman of Boston are visiting Bath relatives with plans to move to New York.
Mr and Mrs G Baer Connard and family have rented a cottage at Kennebec Point for the summer. Mrs George Catting returns home after a two week visit with Mr and Mrs Ray Campbell in Dromore. Nancy Sewall, student at Scripps College, arrives with two guests to stay with Mr and Mrs Arthur Sewall in Washington Street for the recess. Edward Sewall Jr leaves for a visit in N Y and will also play at the Invitational Golf Tournament at Lake Placid.
Mrs Walter E Edge and Mrs Loyall F Sewall of Small Point Beach were guests of Mrs John McInnes of Ashingle Shreeh Saturday. Mrs Waldo Potter of Marshall Street is a patient at the Moamoarial hospital.
Mrs John Melvines hosted a Saturday noon gathering on Washington Street with a coffee in honor of Mrs Herrick Ndall of Brunswick and Mrs Julia Halterman of this city. The engagement between Mrs Halterman and Capt Edson Whitehurst was announced. The tea table featured flowers and a neat baggie.
Mrs. Robert Wallace announces the engagement of their daughter Marie Wallace to 5 CS 24. The couple planned to wed in the coming months with family and friends invited to celebrate.
A Bath gathering featured officers presiding with Mrs. Williams, Mrs. William J. Craft, Mrs. Waid Emero, Mrs. Ree, and Mrs. The remainder of the afternoon was spent socially with Mrs. Plant and Mrs. Charles noted among attendees.
The Pine Tree circle met with members including Mrs. Mary Pearl Barter Mrs. Annie son Mrs. Minnie Dali Mrs. Ella McPher ene Mrs. Margaret Allen and Mrs. Annie Maria. The next circle meeting is set for September at G A RB hall.
A large Central Church League gathering enjoyed a noon luncheon with picnic boxes and decorated cakes. Birthday celebrants in June and Mrs Edward Cummings honored on her anniversary Thursday. Attendees included Miss Ethel Blake president and several officers and members.
Mrs Charles Nelson hosted Genesta chapter OES Past Seters at her King’s end cottage. Attendees enjoyed lunches and coffee before walks along the shore. President Herbert Morse led a business meeting with reports and a note about August 20 plans and committee roles.
Genesta Chapter invites members for a June 27 meeting led by the worthy grand Ela of North Anson. A lobster salad supper will be served after the session, with those interested urged to contact Mrs. and Mr. for details.
A Past Ladies Club meeting was held with a post-lesson supper served by the hostess. The evening featured a chairperson and business was discussed. Members voted to send cards to those unable to attend.
An informal gathering described as a regular meeting concluded with a dance. Mr and Mrs Reginald Farnham hosted guests including Ruth and Robert W McPhee and others, with the occasion noted as very pleasant for attendees.
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