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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1951

Page

6

Society notes on Bagdikian family and local travels

Miss Bagdikian, daughter of Mr and Mrs Paul Bagdikian, remains in Vermont hospital for a month with her mother visiting her sister in law Mrs Victoria Garabedian during hospitalization. Eunice Pert and Miss Cummings are new operators for the local T and T Co. Deering of 606 ton street and Mrs S Gibbons of 677 Wash street with sister Miss Ethel Trask and Miss Mollie Palmer of Boston left for a several day trip through Brunswick.

Bagdikian Harry G. Deering Ton Street S. Gibbons Washstreet Ethel Trask Mollie Palmer Boston Brunswick

Residents travel and military ties noted in local items

Mrs. Donald B. Wilson of 21 High street returned from Washington after a trip with her sister Mrs. Earl Hinson and sons Peter and David. David serves in the U. S. Navy. Mr. Hutch works in Siam for the government to establish an American school system for two years. Mrs. Hum and son Freddie plan to fly to Siam and stay a year.

Donald B. Wilson High Street Washington, D. C Earl Hinson Peter Did David U. S. Navy Hutchis Siam Seaver Hum Freddie

Local Notes On Danvers Residents And Car Accident

James Craig of Danvers mass reading with old friends. He is a former inmate of the Iron Works now working at Dan Hospital. Mr and Mrs Lawrence Lords from Portsmouth New Hampshire had bad luck in an accident in Portsmouth recently. Neither injured but their car is out of commission for a while.

James Craig Danvers Mass Wee Iron Works Dan Hospital Lawrence Lordrtsmouth N. H Tts Street Portsmouth

Local Residents Relocate and Return to Florida

Mr and Mrs Durward Bowie formerly of Winneganee have left recently and returned to their Florida home where Bowie runs a large trailer camp. Mr and Mrs Roger Pinkham visit his parents in Mechanic Falls. Pinkham with a Harvard master’s degree will join the Oceanographic Research Institute at Woods Hole Massachusetts.

Mrs. Durward Bowie Winneganee Florida Mr. Bowie Roger Pinkham Ceees Pinkham Pinkham Harvard University Oceanographic Research Institute Wood’s Hole Mass

Dr Rachel Lord Attends Maine Osteopathic Meet at Samoset

Dr Rachel Lord of Middle Street attended a Maine Osteopathic Association meeting held at the Samoset hotel in Rockland on Friday and Saturday.

Rachel Lord Middle Street Maine Osteopathic Association Samoset Hotel Rockland

Cottage Luncheon Honors Miss Virginia Trott at Small Point

Capt and Mrs Russell S Hitchcock hosted an outdoor luncheon at their Small Point cottage on Thursday in honor of Miss Virginia Trott. Guests included two newly married couples Mr Seton Ijams of New York and Mr and Mrs Melvin Henderson of Bath who wed on June 9.

Russell S. Hitchcock Small Point Cottage Virginia Trott Seton Ijams New York Melvin Henderson Bath

Family trip and summer camp details from local notices

Attorney and Mrs Charles T Small and children Joseph and Gerald of 22 Lincoln street left Friday for a few days trip over Mohawk Trail. Miss Martha Pratt, university of Maine junior, arrived at her parents home on Oak street. She will work this summer as waterfront instructor at Camp Vegar Readfield starting June 29.

Charles T. Small Joseph and Gerald Lincoln Street Martha Pratt University of Maine Percy Pratt Oak Street Camp Vegar Readfield Miss Pratt

Miss Mary Perry Returns to Wellesley for Summer

Miss Mary Perry a registered nurse who has served as school nurse for 23 years in Wellesley Massachusetts arrives to spend the summer with her father Edward A Perry and sister Mrs Joseph Cyr on Center street.

Mary Perry R. N Wellesley Mass Edward A. Perry Joseph Cyr Center Street

Burdett College graduate Jackson to present June 29

Robert S. Jackson son of Mr and Mrs Mark Jackson of 36 Hinckley street belongs to Burdett college 72nd class in Boston and completed the Sten Secretarial course A note says a meat exercises will be in John Hancock Hall Friday June 29 Hazen H Ayer of Boston was elected resident of the University of Maine Foundation at a meeting in Orand Thursday and is brother of Mrs William P

Robert S. Jackson Mark Jackson Hinckley Street Burdett College Boston Jackson John Hancock Hall

Local Couple Honors Susan and Peter Farrell in Belfrade Area

Mr and Mrs Duncan Farrell announce a shared tribute for Susan and her son Peter in the North Pond Belfrade region. The note mentions Bath schools and a 4 percent figure tied to a local act or fund.

Duncan Farrell Susan Peter North Pond Belfrade Farrell Bath

Dance Recital Highlights Richmond Theatre Program

Miss Mary Cunningham presented a dance recital at the Richmond theatre on Wednesday last week with Ba pupils from Richmond Dresden Woolwich and surrounding country. Attendees from Bath included Attorney and Mrs John J Keegan and several other couples with Mrs Andrews and studio pianist George contributing as pianists for the evening.

Mary Cunningham Richmond Theatre Richmond Dresden Woolwich Bath John J. Keegan John J. Keen, Jr Paul Boueau William Bruce Paul McCole Carlton Andrews George

Doctor William Watson Returns Home After Convention

Dr. William Watson an osteopath left Thursday to attend the Osteopathic Convention there last week and returned to his home on Middle Street Monday.

William Watson Osteonge Ystican Middle Street

Mrs Warren Rogers Visits Parents for Summer

Mrs Warren Rogers arrived at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs James P Callan on North street Saturday to spend the summer. She has spent the last two months with her husband Corporal Ro who is stationed at Fort Vens Mass. He expects to be home on furlough in the near future.

Warren Rogers James P. Callan North Street

Family Surprise Birthday for Vida Hunter

Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Hunter and their children Ruth Ellen and Robert journeyed to Benton on Friday to attend a family surprise birthday party for Vida Hunter at their home on Brunswick road.

Stanley Hunter Ruth Ellen Robert Brunswick Road Uo Benton Mr. Hunter Vida Hunter

Baldson on relief duty at Doubling Point light

Charles A Baldson of U S Co G stationed at Popham Beach serves relief at Doubling Point range light until the return of Clarence Runn BM 1 from convalescence after surgery at Portland Marine Hospital.

Charles A. Baldson S/N U.S. Co. G Popham Beach Doubling Point Range Clarence Runn Marine Hospital Portland

Dears Host Small Point Gathering for Virginia Trott

Mr and Mrs Douglas Dear born entertained informally last Wednesday at their cottage in Small Point in honor of Virginia Trott of Small Point.

Douglas Dearborn Small Point Virginia Trott

Mrs Tubbs Hosts Tea for Niece Virginia Trott

Mrs Charles M Tubbs entertained at a midweek tea at her High Street home honoring her niece Miss Virginia Trott of Small Point who wed Saturday afternoon. Miss Anne Kimball and Mrs Carroll Watson poured. Donald L Carnes son of Mrs Margaret Carnes on Washington Street left Thursday for New Jersey where he will be employed.

Charles M. Tubbs High Street Virginia Trott Small Point Anne Kimball Carroll Watson Donald L. Carnes Margaret Carnes Washington Street New Jersey

Army Man Transfer Across New York Posts

Sgt. George C. Wright moves from Fort Slocum to Fort Jay on Governors Island New York. His wife and son George Jr visit Mrs Wrights parents Mr and Mrs Fred L Saver in Middle Street. Mrs Robert Thompson and daughters Cynthia and Candace from Kansas City arrive to visit her parents Mr and Mrs Harold E Freeman of East Brunswick. Miss Mary Perry a Wellesley School nurse stays with her father Edward A Perry on Center Street for the summer.

George C. Wright Fort Slocum N. Y Fort Jay Governor’s Island Robert Thompson Cynthia Candace Kansas City Kansas

Mrs Freeman Returns Home From Hospital Stay

Mrs Harold E Freeman returns to East Brunswick from the New England Deaconess hospital in Brookline Mass after several weeks of treatment. She is reported improving daily and friends extend good wishes. Miss Helen Boyden of Malden Mass is visiting her sister and brother in law Mr and Mrs Franklyn Morse of 18 Valley road for a few days.

Harold E. Freeman East Brunswick Brookline Mass New England Deaconess Hospital Helen Boyden Malden Franklyn Morse Valley Road

Mrs Howard Farr Heads South With Sons for Mississippi Visit

Mrs. Howard Farr and her sons Donald and Ronald leave Marshall avenue for Greenwood Mississippi to spend three weeks with her mother. They will stop in Atlantic City New Jersey to visit her sister en route.

Howard Farr Donald Ronald Marshall Avenue Greenwood Miss Mississippi Atlantic City N. J

Lardy Couple Returns Home After Brief Visit

Mr and Mrs William J Lardy of Woodsville New Hampshire have returned to their home after a brief visit with Mrs A E Desmond on Oak street

William J. Lardy Woodsville, N. H A. E. Desmond Oak Street

Colbys Celebrate Golden Wedding With Officials Greetings

Mr and Mrs Russell Colby marked their 50th wedding anniversary on Friday June 15 receiving congratulations from Governor Frederick G Payne and Mrs Payne, which were warmly appreciated by the couple.

Russell Colby Frederick G. Payne Payne

Miss Jocelyn Colby Admitted For Surgery At Memorial

Miss Jocelyn Colby a student nurse at Augusta General Hospital and daughter of Mr and Mrs Kenneth Colby of 246 Washington Street is a surgery patient at Memorial Hospital.

Jocelyn Colby Augusta General Hospital Kenneth Colby Washington Street Memorial Hospital

Wren Family Ties to Grin Playhouse Cast This Summer

Am Wren becomes general manager of the Grin Playhouse and is cousin to Mrs John H Grin ell. West Bath Wren wed Virginia Sale sister of the late Chic Sale. Virginia Sale and the Wren twins Chris and Ginny will appear in many plays at the popular playhouse this summer.

Am Wren New General Manor Grin Playhouse John H. Grinell West Bath Wren Virginia Sale Chic Sale Wren Twins Chris Ginny

Miss Frances Flaherty to Return Home from Hilo after Teaching

Miss Frances Flaherty daughter of Mrs Andrew Flaherty of Front Street will leave for Bath this week after two years in Hilo teaching in district schools and giving English classes for adults. She stayed with Mr and Mrs William Goldsmith and flew over the volcano for a letter home. Masters Joseph and Walter Fullerton sons of Mr and Mrs Cecil Fullerton of Huse Street have been visiting in Kittery with their sister Mrs ene Bowker. Walter returned Friday and Joe stays another week.

Frances Flaherty Andrew Flaherty Front Street Hilo Awaili Bath William Goldsmith Joseph Walter Fullerton Cecil Fullerton Huse Street Kittery Ene Bowker Walter Joe

McBurnie Family Guests Return Home After Visit

Mr and Mrs Keith McBurnie and Mrs R P Spinney of Tomhegan Camps Rockwood return home after spending a few days as guests of Mr and Mrs Alden McBurnie at North.

Keith McBurnie R. P. Spinney Tomhegan Camps Rockwood Mr. McBurnie Alden McBurnie North Street

Joseph Black Joins Tuttle Company Workforce

Joseph Black son of Mr and Mrs Edgar L Black of Western Avenue has entered the employ of the Tuttle Company at the B plant, marking his entry into the workforce.

Joseph Black Edgar L. Black Western Avenue Tuttle Company

Carney Returns Home for Summer from Kent School

Terry Carney of Kent, Connecticut, has returned to his parents Mr and Mrs Harry B Carney of Green Street to spend the summer at home.

Terry Carney Kent School Kent, Conn Harry B. Carney Green Street

Harry Berry Takes Two Week Vacation from A. P. Store

Harry Berry employed at the A. P. store is enjoying a two weeks vacation.

Harry Berry

Hendersons Visit Fisher Family In Park Street

Mrs. Harvey Henderson Jr and her infant daughter Linda Mae visited Thursday with her parents Mr and Mrs Alonzo G Fisher of Park Street in Foster's Point.

Harvey Henderson, Jr Linda Mae Foster’s Point

Mrs Voorhees and daughter head to Aberdeen for summer

Mrs James W. Voorhees and her daughter Margaret of Page Street travel to Aberdeen Nova Scotia to spend the summer. They will be joined later by her husband who is on vacation from the Merchant Marine.

James W. Voorhees Margaret Page Street Aberdeen Nova Scotia

Leeman Return From Three Weeks Fishing Trip

Mr and Mrs Henry T B Leeman return to their home at 18 Somerset Place after a three weeks fishing trip to Moosehead Lake.

Henry T. B. Leeman Somerset Place Moosehead Lake

Goodwin Family Mourns as Everett Dies in Presque Isle

Mrs. George Goodwin and family travel to Presque Isle after the death of Howard B. Everett, father of Mrs. Goodwin, who had been ill only ten days. Loretta Morse visits Meadowbrook. Blair Wilson and Stackpole family attend summer at Campbell's Pond. Alice Rideout returns from Memorial Hospital.

George Goodwin William Grevers Heather Susan Presque Isle Goodwin Howard B. Everett Blair C. Wilson David Philip Philip S. Stackpole Melrose Mass Stackpole Campbell’s Pond

Hendersons visit Milwaukee as sister hosts guest

Harvey Henderson Sr of Portland, formerly Bath, has spent weeks with son and wife at Foster's Point and now visits daughter Mrs Grate Myers in Milwaukee. Mrs John C Phillips nee Eleanor Hyde of Cambridge has opened her cottage at Small Point for the season. Miss Judy Hunter of Benton visits aunt and uncle Mr and Mrs Stanley Hunter Brunswick road.

Harvey Henderson, Sr Portland Bath Harvey Henderson, Jr Foster's Point Milwaukee Wisc Grate Myers John C. Phillips Eleanor Hyde Cambridge Mass Judy Hunter Samuel Hunter Benton Mrs. Stanley ,Hunter Brunswick Road

Mrs Stacey Returns From Topsham Visit At Hines Home

Mrs Annie Stacey returns to her North street home after a week in Topsham as a guest of Mr and Mrs Edward Hines. Dr and Mrs Ardenne A Stott come home to Park street from Troy New York where they visited their daughter and son in law Dr and Mrs E Bradley Carlton with Judy and Ardenne. Miss Kathryn Cousins a Morse High graduate Class of 1951 has joined the Charles T Small law office.

Annie Stacey North Street Topsham Edward Hines Ardenne A. Stott Park Street Troy N. Y E. Bradley Carlton Judy Ardenne Kathryn Cousins Morse High School Charles T. Small Law Office

Mrs Harrington Returns From Visits In Readfield And Augusta

Mrs Clifford Harrington returns home on North Street after a week in Augusta with sister and husband Lucius Barrows and daughter Beatrice Harrington and a few days in Readfield with son Gordon Harrington and daughter-in-law.

Clifford Harrington North Street Augusta Lucius Barrows Beatrice Harrington Readfield Gordon Harrington

Bath Friends Hear From Miss Mabel Reed

Cards from Bath residents report Miss Mabel Reed, visiting for a few weeks in Waltham Massachusetts, has been sending greetings back home.

Bath Mabel Reed Waltham Mass

Solomon Greenblatt Returns Home After Hospital Stay

Friends of Solomon K. Greenblatt the Front tailor will be glad he is back at 233 Washington street from Memorial hospital where he was a patient for two weeks and slowly improving. His daughter Mrs Saul Levine and children Ashna Mark and Esther Ruth of Brooklyn, New York, who were called home by his illness, will remain longer with his parents Mr and Mrs Greenblatt.

Solomon K. Greenblatt Washington Street Memorial Hospital Saul Levine Sophie Greenblatt Ashna Mark Esther Ruth Brooklyn N. Y Will Greenblatt

Frink-Moses Event At Central Congregational Bath

Mrs Carl Rosenwald Mrs Norman Drummond Mrs Perley Ater and Mrs Ralph Steen attended the Frink Moses event at Central Congregational Church in Bath on June 17 and the reception followed at the parish house.

Carl Rosenwald Norman Drummond Perley Ater Ralph Steen Central Congregations Bath

Pvt Henderson Home on Seven Day Furlough

Pvt Robert A. Henderson stationed at Fort Tilden New York is home on a seven day furlough with his father Roy A. Henderson of 105 Center Street. Upon return he will be transferred to Arizona.

Pvt Robert A. Henderson Fort Tilden N. Y Roy A. Henderson Center Street Arizona

Dr Richard H Johnson Attends Osteopathic Convention

Dr Richard H Johnson of 926 Washington Street attended the osteopathic convention at the Samoset hotel in Rockland, meeting colleagues and participating in professional sessions.

Richard H. Johnson Washington Street Samoset Hotel Rockland

Mrs Butka and Daughter Vacation With Grandmother

Mrs Katherine Butka a registered nurse at the Veterans Home Togus and her daughter Mary Lou Gardiner visited Mrs Luke Marr of Upper Washington this weekend to spend time with the family.

Katherine Butka R. N Veterans Home Togus Mary Lou Gardiner Butka Luke Marr Upper Washington Street

Mrs Harry Knight Goes to Thayer Hospital for Surgery

Mrs Harry L Knight of High Street left Friday for Water Ville where she entered Thayer hospital as a surgery patient.

Harry L. Knight High Street Waterville Thayer Hospital

Cum mings family back from Nova Scotia trip

Mr and Mrs Edward A Cummmings and son Edward L Cummings of Washington Street return from a week long motor trip to Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island visiting numerous points of interest.

Edward A. Cummings Edward L. Cummings Washington Street Nova Scotia Prince Edward Island

Mr and Mrs Robert Brown Attend Lions Convention

Mr and Mrs Robert Brown of Upper Washington Street left Saturday morning for Atlantic City New Jersey to attend the Lions Convention.

Robert Brownell Upper Washington Street Atlantic City N. J

Gaudreau Family Share Visit News from South Portland

Edward L. Gaudreau the third visits grandparents in South Portland as Edward L. Gaudreau Jr. returns home after an overnight stay with his parents.

Morse High staffer pursues Auburn summer course

Mrs. Andrew J. Flaherty, a Morse High teaching staff member, is pursuing a Summer course in Auburn, commuting daily from her Front Street home.

Andrew J. Flaherty Morse High Auburn Front Street

Fitzger ald Family Returns From New Hampshire Visit

Mr and Mrs Edward Fitzger ald and their son Tappan of Gorham New Hampshire returned home after a several day visit with Mrs Fitzgeralds mother Mrs John Hart of Middle street.

Edward Fitzgerald Tappan Gorham, N. H

Family visits dot weekend schedule in Bath and nearby towns

Mrs Susie Waterhouse and her son Jack Jr return from a two week stay in Saugus Mass with relatives the Merry family. Howard F Cramer and Beverly N J Cramer arrive to spend days with their son the Rev Howard F Cramer pastor at Beacon Street Methodist. Raymond B Irish and Mrs Irish arrive from Portsmouth to visit her parents George and Mrs Babine at 516 Middle Street Bath.

Susie Waterhouse Jack, Jr Saugus, Mass Raymond B. Irish Portsmouth N. H Bath

Two Cambridge Women Arrive at Webber Cottage

Miss Elizabeth E. Webber and Mrs. Helen B. Stearns of Cambridge arrive at the Webber cottage at Popham Beach for the summer season.

Elizabeth E. Webber Helen B. Stearns Cambridge, Mass Webber Cottage Popham Beach

Birth announced for daughter to Mr and Mrs Clifford Kelley

Mr and Mrs Clifford Kelley formerly Shirley Wharff of West Bath welcome a daughter born at Memorial hospital on Wednesday. Miss Jeannette Williams daughter of Mr and Mrs Elmer B Williams of Foster's Point starts work in Dr Leon E Buck's dental office. Williams graduated Forsyth School for Dental Hygienists Boston in 1945 and previously worked five years as hygienist for Dr R M King in Boston.

Clifford Kelley Shirley Wharff West Bath Memorial Hospital Jeannette Williams Elmer B. Williams Foster's Point Leon E. Buck Williams Forsyth School For Dental Hygienists Boston R. M. King

Mrs Harris and son return after two week visit

Mrs Arthur Harris and her son from Richwood West Virginia return home after a two week visit to Mrs Harris mother Mrs Walter K Morse and Mr Morse at 1117 High Street. Capt Perry A Colby once Bathman piloted a yacht from Portland to Boothbay Harbor and paused here on return to Portland. Old timers recall his years as a Kennebec river pilot and captain of the ferry Hockomock and other coastal crafts.

Arthur Harris Pen Richwood W. Va Perry A. Colby Portland Boothbay Harbor Kennebec River

Mrs Evans Returns to Gardiner After Illness of Brother

Mrs William J Evans travels back to Gardiner from Bath due to the serious illness and death of her brother Everett Snipe of Arrowsic.

William J. Evans Gardiner Bath Everett Snipe Arrowsic

Wylie Family Member Wins Phillips Exeter Scholarship

James A. E. Wylie of Miami University Ohio and Arrowsic won a 1200 scholarship for the coming year at Phillips Andover Academy. Jimmy completed his junior year and will enter the lower middle class next fall. His sister Margaret Erskine recently married Lieut Kenneth G. Footer in New York City. Prof and Mrs Spencer and son are now at their Summer home in Spring Cove Arrowsic.

James A. E W. Wylie Miami University Ohio Arrowsic Phillips Andover Academy Andover Mass Jimmy Margaret Erskine New York City Kenneth G. Footer U. S. Army Intelligence Spencer Spring Cove

Wing daughter enters employ at A. G. Page Co

Claire A. Wing of North Bath has joined the A. G. Page Company as an employee. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs James C Wing.

Claire A. Wing James C. Wing North Bath A. G. Page Co

Mr and Mrs Alden Anderson Visit Mrs Drake in Washington

Marblehead Massachusetts couple Mr and Mrs Alden Anderson are spending a few days with Mrs Erick E Drake in Washington.

Alden Anderson Marblehead, Mass Erick E. Drake Washington Street

George Austin graduates from Northeastern in Boston

George Austin son of Mr and Mrs B George Austin of Matta wamkeag graduated from Northeastern University Boston Sunday with a B A degree. He majored in finance and has accepted a paymaster position with Great Northern Paper Co. He is a son of Julia McDonough Austin formerly of Bath and Woolwich. His aunt Miss Nellie McDonough lives in Bath at 609 High street.

George Austin Mattawamkeag Northeastern University Boston Austin Great Northern Paper Co Julia McDonough Austin Bath and Woolwich Nellie McDonough Bath High Street

Miss Florence Fullerton at Episcopal Conference at Sebago Lake

Miss Florence Fullerton daughter of Mr and Mrs Cecil Fullerton of Huse Street is at Sebago Lake for a week attending the Episcopal Conference. Fred Morton of Middle Street and Eddie Cottle of Foster's Point were in Boston over Friday and Saturday where they attended the Red Sox White Sox game Friday night.

Florence Fullerton Cecil Fullerton Huse Street Sebago Lake Fred Morton Middle Street Eddie Cottle Foster's Point Boston Red Sox White Sox

Avery and Dawn Linden Street Visit Bath Residents

Donald L. Avery and his daughter Dawn of Linden Street left Friday for a visit with Mr. and Mrs. William H. Daley, former Bath residents.

Donald L. Avery Dawn Linden Street William H. Daley Bath

Reginald Atwood Undergoes Appendectomy at Memorial Hospital

Reginald Atwood, son of Mr and Mrs John Atwood of Winslow Street, is a patient at Memorial hospital after an appendectomy. He is employed at the Portsmouth Navy Yard.

Reginald Atwood John Atwood Winship Street Memorial Hospital Portsmouth Navy Yard

Mrs Carrie Little Visits Turners Winneance Host

Mrs Carrie Little of Turner court was a Thursday guest of Mrs Charles Rogers of Winne ance.

Carrie Little Turnercourt Charles Rogers Winneance

Mrs. MacDougall Family Home Return From Detroit Visit

Mrs. Neil MacDougall and her daughter Harriet returned to Bath street after a two week visit in Detroit with Mrs. MacDougall’s brother William Giv en. Dean Leavitt of Academy street has joined A. Hallet & Co after completing his freshman year at the University of Maryland.

Neil MacDougall Harriet Bath Street Detroit Mich Dean Leavitt Edgar D. Leavitt Academy Street A. Hallet & Co University of Maryland

Edward J Perry returns home from Memorial Hospital

Friends report Edward J Perry has returned to his Crescent street home while convalescing from surgery and expects to resume duties at B I W early next month. Sanford B Nickerson and family have gone to their summer home at Sabine for the season. Mrs Helen Bonney and sister Nellie Jewett visited Coldstream NB relatives and returned to Bath. Miss Ruth Williams of Boston recently stayed overnight with her parents in Washington.

Edward J. Perry Crescent Street Memorial Hospital Perry Sanford B. Nickerson Park Street Sabine Helen Bonney R. N Hyde Windlass Co Nellie Jewett Winslow Street Coldstream N. B Bath

Furlough Granted as Soldier Returns for Family Death

Sfc. Albert N. King arrives at his Elsinore Avenue home on Friday after his father Howard E. King dies. Stationed at Fort Hancock Sandy Hook, N Y, he will take a 10 day furlough. Mr and Mrs William Armstrong and Mr and Mrs Arthur Wing drove to Farmington for the weekend, visiting Mr Wing's aunt and uncle Mr and Mrs Frank Hardy. Mrs Wing registered for a Summer course at Farmington State Teachers College.

Albert N. King Elsinore Avenue Howard E. King King Fort Hancock Sandy Hook N. Y William Armstrong Arthur Wing Farmington Belgrade Lakes Wilton Lewiston

Winnegance Home Visit by Pfc Morse Jr From Fort Devens

Pfc Richard C Morse Jr was at his Winnegance home this weekend after returning from Fort Devens.

Pfc Richard C. Morse, Jr Winnegance Fort Devens

Grant Family Vacation Update From Connecticut and Maine

Mr and Mrs Russell Grant and daughter Hadene returned Sunday to East Hartford Connecticut after visiting their home on Liberty Street. Their daughter Jane Grant a student returned with them for a three weeks vacation. Thursday Mr and Mrs Grant and Mrs Kenneth Thayer visited another daughter Miss Sally Grant in Kennebunkport.

Russell Grant Hadene East Hartford Conn Mr. Grant Liberty Street Jane Grant Grant Kenneth Thayer Sally Grant Kennebunkport

Mrs John Wakefield Reported as Surgical Patient in Bedford

The record notesMrs John Wakefield of Bedford entered Memorial Hospital as a surgical patient.

John Wakefield Bedford Memorial

Local Names Mentioned in Unclear Passage

Fragmentary item lists Johnson Wiscasset Crocker Bath Joyce Ful lerton Richmond and hints at two men entering the Air something while a young man may join a group or corps. Details are missing.

Spencer Family Arrives for Summer at Oxford Summer Home

Mr and Mrs W W Spencer and their son Jimmie from Oxford Ohio have arrived to spend the season at their summer residence formerly Ralph Stinson.

W. W. Spencer Jimmie Oxford, O Ralph Stinson

Birthday Club Tea At Bath Home With Dessert Bridge

Mrs James Steen hosted the Birthday club at her Washington street Bath home last Tuesday with dessert bridge. Arrowsic guests included Mrs Ralph Steen Mrs Carl Rosenwald and Mrs Norman Drummond. They celebrated Mrs Howard Steen's birthday with a decorated cake and gifts were given. Substitutes present were Mrs Archie Wishart and Mrs Carl Langbehn.

James Steen Washington Street Bath Arrowsic Ralph Steen Carl Rosenwald Norman Drummond Howard Steen Steen Archie Wishart Carl Langbehn

Rosenwald Returns to Boston After Weekend at Summer Home

Carl Rosenwald came back to Boston after a weekend with Mrs. Rosenwald at their Indian Point summer residence. She drove to Boston Saturday to accompany him to Ar.

Carl Rosenwald Boston Mrs. Rosenwald Indian Point Arrowsic

Hawleys Return From Wedding Trip In Bath Maine

Mr and Mrs Warren F Hawley have returned from their wedding trip. They passed a Holiday Pond in Northern Maine and reside at High Street Bath. Mrs Hawley is a speech therapist at Hyde Memorial Home and has resumed duties.

Warren F. Hawley Esther Drummond Maine High Street Bath Hawley Hyde Memorial Home

Mrs Norma Jean Drummond Visits Northeast Harbor Teacher

Miss Norma Jean Drummond, English and Dramatics teacher at the high school in Northeast Harbor Mount Desert, arrives to spend vacation with her parents Mr and Mrs Norman H Drummond.

Norma Jean Drummond Northeast Harbor Mount Desert Norman H. Drummond

Parker Chaney Family Visits Relatives in North Edgecomb

Mr and Mrs Parker Chaney spent Wednesday visiting relatives in North Edgecomb including Miss Esther Huff a Chaney cousin and Philip Chaney. In Anna they saw his sons Kenneth and Merle Chaney and were dinner guests of Mrs Alice Bowman in Pittston where they called on George McCobb. Mrs Charles Crosby tends to African violets numbering over 100 plants bringing pleasure to her and friends who often request a peek.

Parker Chaney Esther Huff Charles Crosby

Hewetts Return After Weekend Visit in Wellesley

Mr and Mrs William Hewett of Wellesley Massachusetts return home after a weekend with Mrs Hewetts brother and sister in law Mr and Mrs Lawrence R Vail Hewett a longtime contract builder serves as inspector of buildings in Wellesley

William Hewett Wellesley Mass

Family of Arrowsic and Bath Residents Passes

Ralph and Granville Jewett of Arrowsic and their sister and husband Mr and Mrs Wendall Stevens and Mrs Herbert Knight of Bath died June 17 at Gue Roeet Homestead in Westport.

Ralph and Granville Jewett Arrowsic Wendall Stevens Herbert Knight Bath Gue Roeeet Homestead Westpor

Miss Riva Greenblatt Passes Lumner At Home

Miss Riva Greenblatt daughter of Mr and Mrs Solo mon K Greenblatt of 233 Washington street is at Lummer Home due to her fathers illness During the winter she worked as an assistant in Living For Young Homemakers magazine and is a University of Maine 1950 graduate with a BS in secondary education high distinction Weekend visitors include Mr and Mrs Arthur Stewart of Boston to Mrs Richards Morse Winnegance residence Red Sox White Sox game attendees listed Pvt John B Stickney of Battery B 238th AAA Gun Bn now at Fort Devens Mass will have a 10 day leave with his parents on Fitts street He enlisted January 30 and was stationed at Camp Stewart Ga since February

Riva Divia Greenblatt Solomon K. Greenblatt Washington Street Lummer John B. Stickney Fort Devens Mass Elver A. Stickney Fitts Street Pvt Stickney Camp Stewart

Chief Moriarty Returns After Two Week Illness Leave

Chief Frank L. Moriarty resumes duties Monday after a two week absence caused by illness. He reports feeling well and ready to lead the department again.

Popham Beach Draws Crowds Like Coney Island

Sun seekers flocked to Popham Beach turning the shore into a sunbathers paradise. Traffic snarled around the cottages and cars lined the marsh entrance creating a busy seaside scene reminiscent of a popular resort.

Popham Beach Coney Island Sucka Sy Marsh Popham

Bust of Longfellow to Honor Poet in Maine Yard

A resident plans to place a bust of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow in his yard to memorialize the poet. He laments that modern generations fail to appreciate Longfellow and aims to boost appreciation of the poet in Maine.

Doc Rae Wi Henry Longfellow Maine

Misseverhee Cherry Heads to Camp Ridgway for Summer

Misseverhee Cherry leaves Camp Ridgway at Cooper's Units to serve as a counselor. She will oversee land sports activities for the summer session.

Cherry Street Camp Ridgway Cooper's Units

Sunday Guests From Litchfield And Turner

Mrs Frances Huntir Paul Ponte and family from Litchfield along with Mr and Mrs Emery Nickerson and daughter Sharon of Turner visited Mr and Mrs Wilbur Casey on Goddard Street on Sunday.

Frances Huntir Paul Ponte A We. Gilrt Maxim Ronald Mary Ann Litchfield Emery Nickerson Sharon Turner Wilbur Casey Goddard Street

Camp marks 34th season opening at Little Lake

Susan Bates and Susan Compene cover the opening of the camp season at Little Lake Waterboro Center. The piece notes the camp’s 34th season kickoff and features local organizers and activities planned for the season.

Susan Bates Susan Compene Little E Lake Waterboro Center Canepany

Two Boys Named as Junior Counselors at Pine Tree Camp

William Fogg Jr son of Mr and Mrs William Ack of Woolwich and William Bruce Jr son of Mr and Mrs William A Bruce of 58 Bedford Street were chosen Tuesday to serve as junior counselors at Pine Tree Camp for Crippled Children near North Pond Rome according to local notices.

William Fogg, Jr William Ack Woolfwich William Cé William A. Bruce, Jr Bedford Street North Pond Rome Pine Tree

Local residents attend baseball games and move to new jobs

Mr and Mrs James Cobb of Academy street and Robert Per of Corliss street attended Red Sox White Sox games in Boston by car with Mr and Mrs John Warner Jr of Brunswick who also went. Philip Ames of Cherry street went to Burlii Vermont over the weekend and Monday began work for General Electric in Burlii Vermont. He recently earned a B S in electrical engineering from the University of Maine.

James Cobb Academy Street Robert Per Corliss Street Boston John Warner, Jr Brunswick Philip Ames Cherry Street Burlii Munday General Electric Corp University of Maine

Levine couple heads to Boston fashion events

Mr and Mrs Robert Levine from the Mademoiselle Shop depart Monday for Boston to attend the Women s Apparel show at the Parker House and the New England Fashion Guild event at the Touraine.

Robert Levine Mademoiselle Boston Parker House New England Fashion Guild Touraine

Bryn Mawr Admits Louise Peterson Freshman

Louise Peterson daughter of Roland and Mrs Peterson appears in Bryn Mawr College incoming freshmen. She attended Oak Grove School in Vassaiboro and joins the class next Fall.

Bryn Mawr Louise Peterson Roland E. Peterson Robinhood Peterson Oak Grove Vassaiboro

Watson Returns to Northfield After Weekend at Home

Merle V. Watson returned to Northfield Vermont Sunday after visiting with his wife Mrs Cheri Watson at their Washington street home. He is foreman of the carpenters for Consolidated Construction Co at Norwich University where a new science building is under construction.

Merle V. Watson Northfield Cheri Watson Washington Street Mr. Watson Consolidated Construction Co Norwich University

Local couple marks 55th anniversary

Mr and Mrs Harry C Webber observed the 55th anniversary of their marriage and reside in the same house where they began their life together. Webber has been editor of the Times and Independent since 1918. Miss Elinor Wilson has left the Independent for Hyde Windlass Co payroll work. Mr and Mrs Philip Paiement announce the birth of a daughter Jane Elizabeth June 22 at Brunswick hospital. Richard Duncan is born to Mr and Mrs Addison McInnes of Rochester New York and Sally Kimball is his mother.

Harry C. Webber Webber The Times and Independent Elinor Wilson Washington Street Independent Hyde Windlass Co Philip Paiement Brunswick Brunswick Hospital Jane Elizabeth Paiement Marjorie Cushing Bath Addison McInnes Rochester N. Y Sunday Richard Duncan McInnes Sally Kimball Richard Kimball Grove Street Mr. Mclinnes Duncan MclInnes Pearl Street

Tardif Family Visits Bath. Daugh ter Heading to Gorham State Teachers College

Dominique Tardif of Lewiston visited Bath on Tuesday as the family stays at Foster's Point for the summer. Patricia Ann Tardif, daughter of Mr and Mrs Tardif, will enter Gorham State Teachers' College in the fall during the upcoming academic year.

Dominique Tardif Lewiston Bath Patricia Ann

Local fans mourn as trio pass after Boston doubleheader

Miss Peggy Saft Miss Jean Caton Harold Safford and Roy Lutz Jr died Sunday in Boston while attending the Red Sox White Sox double header.

Peggy Saft Jean Caton Harold Safford Roy Lutz, Jr Boston Red Sox

Wedding Plans Mentioned Including Trott Family Tie

The text notes a couple from New Castle, Del., and a Miss Trott of Small Point involved in wedding events. It mentions a person sailing for a chapel, a Del. teaching last year, and a bridesmaid role for Ann Elizabeth Trott in her sister’s Phippsburg wedding.

Nape EA. Ae Tl Ninburgh Hazard Neivcantio Del Ann Elizabeth Trott Raymond H. Trott Small Point Phippsburg

Knight Hosts Kin Amid Air Mail Anniversary Festivities

Mr and Mrs James E Knight entertain Mrs Knight sister Miss Ore E Krombach and cousin John Lou Rodda for the week. Ex Gov Sumner Sewall will speak at ceremonies marking the 25th anniversary of the first scheduled air mail flight from Boston to be celebrated Sunday at Boston International Park. The day features take off of three vintage planes. the 1926 July 1 first flight is recalled.

James E. Knight Meadowway Sumner Sewall Boston International Penk

Travelers recount trip from Florida to Maine

Mr and Mrs Oliver Huntington of Spartanburg South Carolina visited Mr and Mrs Wilbur Casey in Goddard Street. E T Scammon Floral Street returned after six months in Florida mainly based in St. Petersburg traveling through Virginia New Jersey New York Maine and New York City. They arrived home on June 18 after visits to several Maine towns. Mrs Wilbert Frantz and son Billy of Garden City New York are staying a week with relatives Plone a U Niss in 950 Middle

Oliver Huntington Spartanburg, S. C Wilbur Casey Goddard Street E. T Scammon Floral Street Florida St. Petersburg Richmond Newport News Orfolk Port Lee N. J New York City Maine New Gloucester Wilbert T Frantz Billy Garden City N. Y Plone U. Niss Middle Street

Topsham High School Class of 1911 Reunion Highlights

Mrs. Minnie Hyde Gallant joined the Topsham High School class of 1911 for a 40th reunion. A meet at the Ralph McIntire home followed by a banquet at Hotel Eagle framed the afternoon and evening events. Guests included the McMahan family of Bath and the Nesbit family of Brunswick, with an outdoor picnic by an outdoor fireplace. Howard F. Cramer and wife left for Beverly New Jersey after visiting their son, Rev. Howard F. Cramer, at Beacon Street Methodist Church.

Minnie Hyde Gallant Topsham High School Ralph McIntire Topsham Hotel Eagle Robert McMahan Bath Warren Nesbit Brunswick Howard F. Cramer Beverly, N. J Rev Beacon Street Methodist Church

Kennedy Couple Welcome Daughter At Bath Memorial

A daughter was born Saturday morning at Bath Memorial Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Hollis Kennedy of 85 Milan Street. The baby weighed seven and a half pounds and was named Jane.

Bath Memorial Hospital Hollis Kennedy Milan Street Jane

Dinners and Summer Plans Share Washington Guests

Mr and Mrs Linwood Beck of Washington DC and Miss Alice Tweedie of Albany NY recently dined with Mr and Mrs Fred P Nichols on Lincoln Street. They will spend the summer in Lemoine.

Linwood Beckwith Washington, D. C Alice Tweedie Albany N. Y Fred P. Nichols Lincoln Street Lemoine

Mrs Jessie Moore Undergoes Surgery At Memorial Hospital

Mrs Jessie Moore of Lubec entered Memorial hospital Sunday for surgery. Mrs Walter James, homebound with a broken leg, was honored at a birthday party Tuesday at her Drummond Street home. Neighbors filled the house with bouquets and fresh meats were served as the gathering enjoyed the evening. Mrs James is recovering satisfactorily.

Jessie Moore Lubec Memorial Hospital Walter James Drummond Street James

Floods Celebrate 44th Wedding Anniversary at Home

Mr and Mrs Clarence N Flood observed their 44th wedding anniversary at 72 Bath Street with cards from First Baptist Church and a bou quet of flowers from the Ladies Sewing Circle. Friends called during the day to offer congratulations.

Clarence N. Flood Bath Street First Baptist Church Ladies Sewing Circle

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