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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1952
Page
5
April allusions to social gatherings show the Datars and families visiting Kittery and Washington. Alumni D M D Buck attends Harvard Dental Medicine education week while others journey from Bathton and local towns for pastimes and meetings.
The text notes that Golder's daughter and husband, Mr. and Mrs Walter McNaughton formerly of Bath, are guests and will return to Bath early in. Stephen is staying with his grandmother until school closes in June.
Mr and Mrs Arnold Brewer of West Newton Massachusetts announce the birth of a daughter at Memorial Hospital on Thursday evening. The Brewer family and relatives are visiting at 73 Feath Street.
Mrs Elmer Dowe and her daughter Ilene of Portland visited Mrs News grandparents Mr Everett Green at 11 Dewees street on Thursday. Miss Janice Knight daughter of Mr and Mrs Bernard Knight of Central avenue returned from a business trip to Boston and has an offer to join Pacene Hill Drama Chorus touring New England this summer. Mr and Mrs Miles Carpenter of Skowhegan were guests of their grandfather Everett Green at 11 Dummer street who has been bed bound for years along with their grandmother Mrs Green.
Harmon E. Eliason of Bath, representing The Mutual Life Insurance Co. of New York, has earned membership in the company's National Field Club by meeting high standards of production and service to policyholders.
Mr and Mrs Frank Cutting of Dromore returned from a five acre trip to Gloucester Massachusetts. Mrs Cartie Cutting resides with the couple and is a patient at Memorial hospital.
Mrs Ella McDonough and her daughter Mary from Dorchester arrived for a visit with Mrs McDonours go and husband Mr and Mrs Kerwin Butcher of Washington Street. They plan to return home after the visit with the Kerwins.
William N Harvie, a veteran employee of the Bath Iron Works, is confined to his home at 49 Pine Street due to back and leg injuries suffered while at work in the Peewee shop.
Mrs Lucy Bohlken of Quin Mass and her sisters Mrs Nellie Bovine of Auburndale and Mrs Edith Wright of Quincy Mass passed away Saturday after visiting Bath relatives. The trio were formerly the Avery sisters, daughters of late Mr and Mrs William Avery.
Cpl Donald J Bennett moves to Fort Bragg North Carolina with family at 70 Drayton Road. Cpl Sod A stationed at Fort Bragg in the U S Army. Mrs Ardenne A Stott listed on street address.
Mr. and Mrs. Loring E. Hart of Brookline Massachusetts return home after visiting their parents Mr. and Mrs. Joseph E. Hart at 504 High Street and Mr. and Mrs. Raymond D. Cummings at 2 Maxwell Street. Mr. Hart resumes Harvard University studies as a high ranking PhD candidate. Mrs. Hart teaches at the Small School in Brookline.
Carl A. Rietzel of Roslindale Massachusetts returned home after spending a few days as a guest of Mrs James B Lemont of West.
Miss Georgiana McFadden of Trinity College Washington D C comes back after Easter recess with her parents Mr and Mrs R Clinton mn of North Street. She is met in Boston by Miss Ruane Butler of Lewiston and William George of Ann Arbor both college students.
Mr and Mrs William Freeman of 386 High Street announce the birth of a son at Memorial hospital on April 23. Mr Freeman is employed by Brooke Chevrolet.
Governor Frederick G. Payne selects 12 citizens including Mrs. Joseph Smith of Bath to form a committee to study Maine government. State Senator Fred and Representative Edward Peek of Cape Elizabeth head the panel, which will meet soon to set officers and plan its work under a 1951 legislative resolution.
Miss Maurine Roderick Portland returns after a weekend visit with new parents Mr. and Mrs. Carl T. Meister. Mary Lou Butka visits grandmother Mrs. Lula Marr. Mrs. Butka, R N, returns to Togus Veterans hospital. Sgt. Stephen Hill promoted to Staff Sergeant at Francis E. Warren AFB. Edward L Gaudreau Jr. and family return from visit to South Portland. Robert Gaudreau celebrated second birthday with family dinner on April 14. Mrs. Francis Bertrand recovering from virus at Memorial hospital. Bath visitors to Portland include Phyllis Rolfe Jane Goodman Winnie Durgan and others.
Mrs William Armstrong and her daughter Mrs Arthur Wing have recently relocated to Boston, settling into new residence and starting fresh in the city.
Miss Jan Drouin of Saugus Massachusetts and her friend Miss Joan Peabody of Lynn arrive Friday to spend the weekend with Miss Drouin’s grandfather Lawrence R. Vail and Mrs Vail at their Arrowsic home.
Mr and Mrs Thurston Hutchins of River Road announce their daughter Martha Path to Frederick A Stickney of Toronto Ontario son of the late Mr and Mrs Harry B Stickney An August wedding is planned.
Mrs. Hiram Tobey of Wakefield Massachusetts has returned home after a visit of several days in oats, Me. Mrs. Arthur Pepper of Middle Street and Miss Mary Jr. with mother Mrs. Grace Cu and Mrs. Aramede Whitten also returned from a short visit with cousins Mr. and Mrs. Peter Carlton in Hyde Park.
Pvt. Daniel Hill of the U S Army Air Forces visits his parents Mr and Mrs William A Hill at 645 Middle Street in Bath Ohio during Thanksgiving. His health is described as remarkably good for his age and he remains at Lockbourne Air Base Columbus Ohio before passing.
Mr and Mrs Ivan Leighton of Portland were recent guests of Mrs Leighton and Mr Meister in Wash to meet the Meister family. The dialogue mentions the extended family visit and plans for further travels.
Mr and Mrs Alfred Reeks of Malden Massachusetts spent Friday overnight in Bath. Former Bath residents, he long served as a foreman in the Bath Iron Works machine shop. He now directs machinery construction for three patrol boats and a large aircraft carrier.
Miss Audrey Peterson a student at Gorham State Teachers College spent vacation week with her relatives Mr and Mrs Stanley in East Brunswick.
Mr and Mrs Charles MacMahan of Malden mass and their daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs Walter Beane of Georgetown Center spent a week with the Beane family. The MacMahan family are former Bath residents and Mr MacMahan was once Jean Danforth a Goshen school teacher.
Mrs. Robert Clunie and her children Bobby Carol Jean and Joan of 142 Oak Street visit Damar. Miss Bette Aikenhead of 14 Green Street also visits, joining local residents for an outing.
Miss Patricia Rush leaves duties at McLean hospital after a period with her grandparents Mr and Mrs Fred G White of North Street.
Mrs. Harvard Lord Mrs. Hugh D. Grant Mrs. Harry Leighton and Mrs. Abraham Shooker attended an occasion honoring Mrs. Carl Wing of Lewiston.
Mrs. Albert H. Thompson is reported ill for two weeks with a virus. Mrs. Ruth Strack of Washington Street, employed in New York City, has returned after visiting her daughter Mrs. Robert McDaniel on Washington Street.
Mrs A M Patterson of Manchester NH arrived to visit her mother Mrs Frances Clark at 1530 Washington Street. She retained her bridge club Thursday for luncheon at her home. Mrs Howard Moody of 2 Kennebec Circle has returned home from Memorial Hospital after surgery.
Reinhold J. M. Steussy of Bath Maine is noted as doing nicely. The brief mentions his status in a local community update with no further details.
Mr and Mrs Roger Pierce of Park Street were recent overnight guests of Mr and Mrs Clark of Farmingdale. The stay highlighted local hospitality and neighborhood ties in the town.
Relatives meet in Moulton ville New Hampshire to observe a family gathering with kin from nearby towns. The note highlights communal ties and the ongoing connection to the town.
Clowes and spouses, Mr and Mrs Eliot Williams and families are mentioned. Howard Patchell of Maiden Mass visited with his wife and daughter Ellen at Mrs Burgon's Middle street home. Mrs Patchell and Deborah El are staying weeks with Burgon and Jr of North Bath. Mrs Henderson Jr of Foster's Point is noted. Robert P Shaw returned Sunday to Pelham Man nex after a few days.
Mrs. John A. Lord of Pearl Street is a patient at Memorial Hospital where she is convalescing from an appendectomy.
Mrs Robert Mitchell returns to 40 Weeks street from Memorial Hospital where she was treated for a broken wrist.
Theta Chapter convened Wednesday of last week at the home of Mrs. with Mrs. Michoas Kakes in attendance.
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