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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Nov 04, 1952

Page

6

Baker couple sail to Nassau from Fort Lauderdale yacht port

Mr and Mrs Horatio Baker of Arrowsk close their home for the Fall and Winter. Baker and crew aboard the Baker yacht Scout plan train travel to Fort Lauderdale Florida to prepare for a Nassau cruise. Mrs Baker with Mrs Frank H Mason of Winthrop will drive to Florida for a three week eastern states tour before joining Mr Baker. The yacht will stay at Bahia yachting center in Fort Lauderdale the winter. They invite Maine friends to visit and expect to return mid May. Mrs Henry Cotteau leaves for Otton to visit relatives. The Doubledays and Samuelsons host a farewell for Rev James A Doubleday who will assume parish duties in Kirkwood Ohio.

Horatio Baker Arrowsk Bahia Yachting Center Fort Lauderdale Mrs. Baker Maine Southland Richard J. Schaper Winter Street Congregational Church James A. Doubleday Arthur Samuelson Gerald W. Beals Samuelson Brunswick Mr. Doubleday St. Paul's Episcopal Church Kirkwood

Milford nurse visits amid sister’s death in Hartford era

Miss Louise Robinson of Milford, a registered nurse, is the guest of Mrs. Bertha Dunbar on Washington street following the death of her sister Mrs. Joseph Lausier of Lincoln street. Mr. and Mrs. Justin L. Ingersoll Jr. traveled to Gloucester to visit Mr. Ingersoll’s father, a radar man in the Navy for 11 years awaiting next assignment.

Louise Robinson R.N Milford Conn Bertha Dunbar Washington Street Joseph Lausier Lincoln Street Justin L. Ingersoll, Jr Gloucester Mass Ingersoll Justin L. Ingersoll Navy Joan Osborne Clayton Palmer Bedford Street Merline Osborne

Pinkhams Return from Week-Long Nova Scotia Trip

Mr and Mrs Fred Pinkham of Mechanic Street have returned from a week long motor trip to Nova Scotia while Mr Pinkham works at Bath Iron Works in the drawing room and Mrs Pinkham is in the office They visited Cambridge Mass with their son and wife Mr and Mrs Roger Pinkham and gathered points of interest and relatives over the vacation Mrs Alzira Gross of the Edna Mae Shop is a patient at Memorial hospital where she underwent surgery Friday.

Alzira Gross Edna Mae Shop Memorial Hospital Fred Pinkham Mechanic Street Nova Scotia Bath Iron Works Pinkham Charles Bartlett Middle Street Merritt Mitchell Dike Road Frederickton N. B Mr. Bartlett Mr. Mitchell Sewall Coal Co

Stodder Family Visits Lincoln and Oak Street

Mr and Mrs Russell Stodder of Lincoln were overnight guests of Mr Stodder s parents J and Mrs Russell Stodder of Oak Street Mr Stodder Jr is employed in Millinocket.

Russell Stodder Lincoln Mr. Stodder Mrs Oak Street

Weekend visitors call on local residents and hospital repair

Mr and Mrs Clare Davis of Saugus Mass arrived for a weekend visit with Mr and Mrs Carroth Davis of Bowery street. Other guests included Mr and Mrs Dewey Piper of Kittery and Mrs Mary French of Lawrence Mass visiting Mrs Frank Moore and family on Washington street while Mr Moore recovers from surgery at Memorial hospital. Mrs Andrew Babkirk returned from Portland after attending a Teachers Convention. Emery E Freeman resumes duties at Freeman's Barber Shop after service at Brunswick Oval Air Station succeeding Fred G Howard who retired.

Clare Davis Saugus, Mass Mr. Davis Mrs Carroth Davis Bowery Street Dewey Piper Kittery Mary French Lawrence Mass Lewis Edwards Linda Brookline Frank Moore Washington Street Mr. Moore Memorial Hospital Andrew Babkirk North Meadow Way Portland Emery E. Freeman Charles Street Freeman Ont Street Brunswick Oval Fred G. Howard North Street Colonial Club

Mr and Mrs See kins Visit Arrowsic Hosts

Mr and Mrs Archie L Seekins and daughter Judith of Portland were two guests of Mrs Seekins aunt and uncle Mr and Mrs Larry R Vail of Arrowsic. The visit highlighted a family gathering in midweek.

Archie L. Seekins Judith Portland Seekins Larry R. Vail Arrowsic

Birth of Dean Albert MacFadden in Long Beach

Mrs Mercie MacFadden of Brunswick received a storkgram from California announcing the birth of a boy to her son and wife Mr and Mrs Maynard MacFadden of Torrance California. The baby was born October 21 at Community hospital Long Beach and named Dean Albert. The father a former Bath boy and graduate of Morse High School. The mother formerly F Russell, a California native.

Mercie MacFadden Pleasant Street Brunswick

Mrs Donalds Hosts Monday Contract Club

Mrs Donalds entertained the Monday Contract club with a lively gathering featuring bridge and conversation. Guests enjoyed refreshments and friendly competition in a welcoming home setting.

Mrs. Donalds Eee Annie Eatnamatetans

Family notes from Bath on returning serviceman visit

Staff Sgt. Charles E. Murray Jr attached to Camp Lakeland Texas left for home in Bath on November 1. His wife Martha Stone Murray and their young daughter Cheryl Ann traveled from Mid dle street with Mr Murray to Texas for a few weeks visit and to drive back to Bath. Mrs Murray reports very hot weather in San Antonio since October. The Murrays will reside on High street in the South End. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Charles E Murray of Weeks street.

Charles E. Murray, Jr Camp Lakeland Antonio Texas Bath Murray High Street South End Charles E. Murray Weeks Street

Mrs Campbell Visits Leave Foxboro for Home

Mrs George Cutting returns to her Foxboro home after visiting her daughter and husband Mr and Mrs Ray Campbell of Dromore during the summer trip.

George Cutting Foxboro Mass Ray Campbell Dromore

Morse from New London Sees Europe Tour with Crusade for Freedom

Harry F. Morse of New London Connecticut and state Crusade for Freedom chairman traveled to Europe with 70 others. The group toured East Berlin and Paris as guests of the Crusade, recording a radio feature from Munich. Joseph Lausier of Lincoln Street spent the weekend in Lewiston.

Harry F. Morse New London Joseph Lausier Lincoln Street Lewiston

Bisson Family Returns After Sister's Death Notice

Mr and Mrs Lucien Bisson returned to their home at 648 High street after traveling from Three Rivers Quebec where they were summoned by the death of Mrs Ernest Martin. They were joined by Mr and Mrs Arthur Bisson of Topsham and Archille Napoleon and Joseph Bisson of Brunswick. Also mentioned is Mrs William Plummer third of the Bath National Bank staff taking a vacation. Douglas Wirta and Douglas Champeon of Bath, freshmen at Portland Junior College, were named among class representatives at last week's election of officers.

Lucien Bisson High Street Three Rivers Que Ernest Martin Arthur Bisson Topsham Archille Napoleon Joseph Bisson Brunswick William Plummer Bath National Bank Douglas Wirta Douglas Champeon Bath Portland Junior College

Mrs Merton Wright Sprains Finger in Fall at Home

Mrs Merton Wright of Saso noa Bluffs suffers a finger break after a fall at her home several weeks ago. The injured finger is in a splint and she is reportedly recovering.

Merton Wright Sasanoa Bluffs

Son of Woolwich couple serves aboard U S Navy ship

Donald J. St. Pierre, serving with the U S Navy aboard the U S S Bushnell, is stationed at the Key West Florida Navy Base. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Alex St. Pierre of Woolwich. His new address is Donald J St Pierre 210 55 08 F P F A U S S Bushnell A S 15 8th Div c/o F P O New York NY.

Donald J. St. Pierre U. S. Navy U. S. S. Bushnedd Key West Fla Alex St. Pierre Woolwich U.S. S. Bushnell A. S F. P.O New York N. Y

Mrs Syde Returns Home After Mercy Hospital Convalescence

Mrs Charles Syde has returned to her Marcia Street home from Portland where she was a patient at Mercy Hospital following surgery. Her many friends will be glad to learn she is convalescing satisfactorily.

Charles Syde Marcia Street Portland Mercy Hospital Roscoe P. Higgins York Street Memorial Hospital Mr. Higgins Sewall Coal Co Wall Coal Co

Illness brings visitors from Prince Edward Island to Memorial Hospital

Mr and Mrs Alex St Pierre of Woolwich host Mrs Damase Arsenault Mrs Joseph Wedge and sons Ephrem Carey and Gerald Wedge and John Arsenault all from Prince Edward Island. They are visiting Emanuel Arsenault who is a patient at Memorial hospital due to illness.

Alex St. Pierre Woolwich Damase Arsenault Joseph Wedge Ephrem Carey Gerald Wedge John Arsenault Prince Edward Island Emanuel Arsenault Memorial Hospital

Abatzis Inn Closed for Season Visitors Plan Return

Mr and Mrs Chris Abatzis proprietors of Witch Spring Inn Route 1 West Bath closed the inn for the season and are visiting Havre Hill Massachusetts with friends. They plan to return home next week. Mrs Frank Walker and Miss Mary L Dodge of Woolwich were among retired teachers at the Maine Teachers Convention in Portland last week.

Chris Abatzis Witch Spring Inn Route 1 West Bath Haverhill Mass Frank Walker Mary L. Dodge Woolwich Portland

Mrs Brown Visits Family in Connecticut and New York

Mrs John Brown of Orlando Florida a longtime Woolwich resident has traveled to Old Mystic Connecticut to visit her daughter and son in law Earl Gainsley She may spend the season between the Gainsleys and Bleike Reeds in New York City She previously wintered in Orlando with her daughter and husband Louis Orr This archival notice traces her travel and family visits across three states and two households.

John Brown Orlando Fla Woolwich Percy Bailey Washington Street Old Mystic Conn Earl Gainsley Bleike Reed New York City Louis Orr

Mrs Margaret Reed Hill remembered at funeral in Bath

Mrs Howard P Hill of Saco and her son and wife Mr and Mrs Don ald Hill of Mechanic street spent the weekend with her. Mrs Hill formerly Miss Margaret Reed of Bath. Out of town relatives attended the funeral services of Mrs Joseph Lausier Thursday afternoon at the Mayo Funeral Residence with Roland Robinson Westboro Mass Miss Louise Robinson Milford Conn Mrs Lillian Lausier and others from Augusta among the mourners.

Howard P. Hill Saco Donald Hill Mechanic Street Hill Margaret Reed Bath Joseph Lausier Mayo Roland Robinson Westboro Mass Louise Robinson Milford, Conn Lillian Lausier Dominic Lausier Lucian Lausier Antonia Lausier Emile Lausier Lawrence Lausier Jerome Lausier Louis Lausier Augusta

Beckwith Family Heads to New York After Bath Visit

Rev and Mrs Robert Beckwith of West Kentucky with children David Darlene Diane and Daniel left Oct 26 for New York City to deliver a discourse on Kentucky mountaineers at a New York church. They visited Reid Park and saw the ocean for the first time. Rev Allen and Rev Beckwith, Gordon Theological College graduates, traveled in a jeep station wagon. Mrs Edgar McBrine of Dummer Street is a Memorial Hospital patient recovering well after Oct 25 surgery.

Robert Beckwith David Darlene Diane Daniel West Kentucky Harold Allen Middle Street New York City New York Bath Reid Park Beckwith Ocean Rev Allen Rev. Beckwith Gordon Theological College Edgar McBrine Dummer Street Memorial Hospital

Hartford and Sagadahoc Ferry Visitors Return Home

Mrs Paul Olson and son Hild ing and Miss Ethel Burns of Hartford Connecticut Mrs Samuel Frink of Richmond Virginia and Mrs Elbridge Rice of Ellsworth have returned to their homes after a brief visit with Mrs Olson's parents Mr and Mrs Nelson Rice at Sagadahoc Ferry.

Paul Olson Hilding Ethel Burns Hartford, Conn Samuel Frink Richmond, Va Elbridge Rice Ellsworth

Perkins Family Relocate to Bath for Winter

Mrs Edith Perkins and her son Dr Earle B Perkins have left their Coxs Head residence and moved to Bath to spend the winter with Mrs Perkins sister Mrs Harry Smith on Oak Street.

Edith Perkins Earle B. Perkins Cox’s Head Bath

Rolvin Bowie Visits Hartford Relative From Woolwich

Rolvin Bowie of Woolwich returned last weekend from a several week visit in Hartford Connecticut. He traveled with his sister and her husband Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Jensen and his sister Miss Bessie Bowie.

Rolvin Bowie Woolwich Drummond Street Hartford

Willey Couple Spends Weekend in Milford Guests of Jewett

Mr and Mrs Philip Willey of Winslow street visited Milford over the weekend as guests of Mrs Donald Jewett and her son David, enjoying hospitality and local sights.

Philip Willey Winslow Street Milford Donald Jewett David

Mank Family Returns From Weeklong New York Trip

Mr and Mrs Henry W Mank and their children Judith and Donald of 1227 Washington Street have returned from a week motor trip to New York State visiting relatives including Mrs Mank’s sister and husband Mr and Mrs Worrell D Prescott in New Rochelle New York They headquartered in New York City and took day trips Mr Mank has been on his annual vacation from the Bath Iron Works drawing room.

Henry W. Mank Judith Donald Washington Street New York State

Rogers Family Weekend Visit From Portland

Mr and Mrs Stanley Rogers came with son Dean and daughter Judith to spend a weekend with Mr and Mrs George Rogers on Trufant Street in their hometown, arriving Saturday for the family gathering.

Stanley Rogers Dean Judith Portland Rogers George Rogers Trufant Street

Goldsmiths announce birth of daughter Donna Ellen

Mr and Mrs Joseph E Goldsmith of 221 Stillwater Avenue Old Town announce the birth of daughter Donna Ellen on October 25 at Eastern Maine General Hospital Bangor. Mrs Goldsmith is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Louis M Silverman of 175 Oak Street.

Joseph E. Goldsmith Stillwater Avenue Old Town Donna Ellen Eastern Maine General Hospital Bangor Goldsmith Louis M. Silverman Oak Street

Local visits and hospital admission in Lisbon Center area

Mrs. Sadie Hogan of Lisbon Center returned home after a week with cousins Mr and Mrs James Gillespie of Washington street. Edward L Gaudreau 3rd son of Edward L Gaudreau Jr of South Portland a freshman at South Portland High arrived Oct 27 to visit grandparents Chief Edward L Gaudreau and Mrs Gaudreau. He was joined by his parents and brothers for a weekend stay. Mrs Celia Spicer of 1141 Washington street was admitted to Memorial hospital Thursday afternoon with virus pneumonia.

Sadie Hogan Lisbon Center James Gillespie Washington Street Edward L. Gaudreau South Portland South Portland High Celia Spicer Memorial Hospital

Mrs Andrew Black Hosts Thimble Club Meeting

Mrs Andrew Black entertained the Thimble club at her Court street home Wednesday last week. Handwork was done and refreshments served. Present were Mrs Percy Miller, Mrs Earl Coombs, Mrs Donald Stewart, Mrs Ada Milliken, Mrs Chester McKenzie, Mrs Carl Langbehn, and Mrs Black.

Andrew Black Thimble Club Court Street Percy Miller Earl Coombs Donald Stewart Ada Milliken Chester McKenzie Carl Langbehn Black

Mrs Jewett returns from New York City visit

Mrs Brian M. Jewett of Day’s Ferry flew home by plane from New York City Thursday after a few days with her daughter and husband Mr and Mrs Joseph Williams of Flush ing L I Mrs Williams is the former Ann Jewett Glenn M Carter son of Mr and Mrs Harold Carter of North street finished work Thursday at the Times Co in the composing room since graduating 19 54 He was given a leather billfold with best wishes from the employer Mr Carter also spent Friday in Augusta on business

Brian M. Jewett Day's Ferry New York City Joseph Williams Flushing, L. I Williams Ann Jewett Glenn M. Carter Harold Carter North Street the Times Co Carter Augusta

Winter visitors arrive at Red House Lincoln Street

Mr and Mrs Kenneth Gove of South Bristol arrived to spend the winter at the Red House on Lincoln Street, entering the seasonal residence in town.

Kenneth Gove South Bristol Red House Lincoln Street

Mrs Dale Hosts Nightingale Club Supper at Eagle Brunswick

Mrs. Ralph O. Dale of Middle Street entertained the Nightingale Club with a supper party at the Eagle in Brunswick and then returned to Bath for an evening of cards.

Ralph O. Dale Middle Street Nightingale Club The Eagle Brunswick Bath

Thompson Family Flies From Prairie Village to Kentucky

Mr and Mrs Robert C Thompson and daughters Cindy and Candy of Prairie Village Kansas flew to Kentucky after a week visiting Mrs Thoms homes parents Harold E Freeman Ina Farm East Brunswick They also visited Mrs John B Thompson in Bangor and stayed with Mr and Mrs Harrison Hubbard in Brunswick Mrs Jessie Morrill served as pianist at last week’s Dromore Grange meeting.

Robert C. Thompson Cindy Candy Prairie Village Kansas Boston Kentucky Jessie Morrill Dromore Grange

Miss Hobson of Wiscas Set Hospital Care for Broken Wrist

Miss Mary Hobson of Wiscas set, known to Bath friends, is a patient at Memorial hospital receiving care for a broken wrist after a fall at her home. Mrs. John McInnes of Washington Street left Sunday for Portland to spend the winter at the Hotel Lafayette.

Mary Hobson Wiscasset Bath Memorial Hospital John McInnes Washington Street Portland Hotel Lafayette

Mrs Peabody Returns From Visit With Harwich Kin

Mrs Peabody of Harwich Mass and her daughter Lena have come home after visiting Mrs Peabody’s daughter and husband Mr and Mrs Munro Carlton of North Street in Bath. Lena drove her mother to Bath three weeks ago then went to Wisconsin to visit relatives and returned to Bath to collect her mother.

Mrs. Peabody Harwich Mass Lena Mrs. Munro Carlton North Street Miss Peabody Bath Wisconsin

Local Social Notes From Ports mouth and Bath

Mrs Floyd Lydston of Ports mouth NH returned Thursday evening after a two day visit with sister and husband Mr and Mrs George Darrah on Pine street. Mr and Mrs Robert Welch and Eleanor and Walter of Mexico were guests of Mr and Mrs Cyrus Ashe on Center street. A S Smart Lewiston Sears Roebuck manager spent weekend with family on North street. Mr and Mrs Smart and daughter Elizabeth will move from Bath to a new home in Auburn at week end. Smart formerly managed the Bath store. Friends regret their departure but wish them success.

Floyd Lydston Portsmouth N. H George Darrah Pine Street Robert Welch Eleanor Walter Mexico Cyrus Ashe Center Street

Mrs Parker Moulton Returns Home After Bath Visit

Mrs Parker N Moulton formerly of Bath returns to her Old Town home after visiting her brother William W Dennison and Mrs Dennison at their Green Street residence.

Parker N. Moulton Bath Old Town William W. Dennison Mrs. Dennison Green Street

Miss Patricia Ames Attends Portland Teachers Convention

Miss Patricia Ames of Berwick spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs Orris Ames of Cherry street after attending the Teachers Convention in Portland.

Patricia Ames Berwick Orris Ames Cherry Street Portland

Thom Family Wedding Ties Tie Orrington Visit

Mrs. Carrie Thom of Orrington visits sister Mrs. Ralph Seekins at 688 Washington Street for a fortnight. She joined Mr and Mrs Seekins after attending her son Donald Thom and Miss Elaine Brooks wedding at St Marys Church Bangor followed by a large reception at the Oronoka in Orono. The Thom couple plan to reside in Orrington. Mr and Mrs Douglas Hunne well of Portland were weekend guests of Jennie Lewis of Oak

Carrie Thom Orrington Ralph E. Seekins Washington Street Mrs. Seekins Douglas Hunnewell Portland Jennie Lewis Oak Street

Miss Helen Lawrence Joins Center’s Brunswick Dept

Miss Helen Lawrence of Boston is guest of her sister Mrs A O Smart of North Street. She has accepted a position with Centers in Brunswick and began work Monday. She brings extensive experience in Boston store children's departments and will be employed in that department in her new job.

Helen Lawrence Boston A. O. Smart North Street Senter's Brunswick

Mrs Henry Campbell and Mrs Russell Phinney Return Home

Mrs Henry Campbell and Mrs Russell Phinney have returned to their home at 6 Oliver Street after a month in Melrose Massachusetts.

Henry Campbell Russell Phinney Oliver Street Melrose Mass

Miss Beverly Hooker Moves to Augusta Apartment

Miss Beverly Hooker daughter of Mr and Mrs C Lloyd Hooker of Middle Street employed in the personnel department at the State House Augusta has been commuting daily to Bath She moved to Augusta on Sunday and now occupies an apartment on Sewall Street

Beverly Hooker

Melrose residents summer at Small Point cottage

Jane Mrs Christopher ste Hurst of Melrose Mass and family spent the weekend at Small Point where they closed the Hitchcock cottage for the summer. Miss Ethel Blake RN returned to Togus duties after visiting Mrs Leonard Lord in Bath. Mr and Mrs Sewall Williams winter in Bath and are having a new summer cottage built at Isaiah Head Small Point.

Jane Sewall Williams Bath Isiah Head Small Point

Knight and son deer hunting at Arrowsic camp

James E Knight of the Hyde Windlass Co is spending the week with his father James S Knight at their Arrowsic camp hoping to fit in a deer hunt while away from work.

James E. Knight Hyde Windlass Co James S. Knight Arrowsic

Mrs Edmund Staples Returns From Baltimore Visit

Mrs Edmund Staples returns to her home on Front Street from Baltimore Maryland where she was a guest for two weeks of her cousin Mrs Luther Gifford.

Edmund Staples Front Street Baltimore Luther Gifford

Washington visitors vacationing with Bath residents

Mr and Mrs Samuel L of Washington DC arrived Friday for a two week vacation with Mrs Dean and family. Mr Dean serves in the U S Navy and is stationed in Washington. The Small family of 103 Bedford Street hosted guests Miss Jane Lind Andress of Foxboro Massachusetts. They attended the Maine Colby football game at Orono on Saturday. Their son John, a junior on the university football squad, returned to Bath with his family for the weekend.

Samuel L Washington, D. C Dean Henry D. Small Bedford Street U. S. Navy Washington Smalls Jane Lind Andress Foxboro Mass Orono John University Bath

Mrs Mildred Leavitt and Mrs Frank Er skine Pass Away in Bath

Mrs Mildred Leavitt of Boothbay Harbor and Mrs Frank Erskine of Birch Point section of Wiscasset died Friday in Bath while shopping and visiting the Leavitt relatives.

Mildred Leavitt Boothbay Harbor Frank Erskine Birch Point Wiscasset Bath

Bath area families visit relatives this weekend

Mr and Mrs Jerry Brewer of East Millinocket returned home after a weekend visit with Mrs Brewer's sister and husband Mr and Mrs Fred Hersom of 8 Maple Street. Other relatives were also called on in the city. Lieut Commander Walter Campbell USN and Mrs Campbell of Brooklyn are in Bath two weeks as guests of cousins Mr and Mrs John McLaughlin. The Campbells are Bath natives.

Jerry Brewer East Millinocket Walter Campbell

Mrs Jayne and relatives spend weekend at Point cottage

Mrs. John K. Jayne of New Canaan Connecticut, her sister Mrs. Fred Hector, and daughter Mrs. John Cady, both of Fargo North Dakota, and Mrs. John Lasell of Whitinsville Massachusetts, passed the weekend at Mrs. Jayne's Small Point cottage.

John K. Jayne New Canaan

Bath Memorial Hospital Nurses Sale Proceeds Boost Nurse Aid

Mrs Stanley Brown and Mrs Joseph Coss co chairmen of the rummage sale report strong results from Friday evening at Grace church parish house. Proceeds go toward funding a $100 scholarship for a student nurse this year to aid her training.

Stanley Brown Joseph Coss Bath Memorial Hospital Nurses Association Grace Church

Atwood Family Returns From Saybrook Visit

Mr and Mrs John Atwood and daughter Patricia of Winship street along with another daughter Mrs Norman Chaseworth Whitefield have returned from a motor trip to Saybrook Connecticut where they were guests for a few days of their son and wife Mr and Mrs Allen Atwood.

John Atwood Patricia Winship Street Norman Chaseworth Whitefield Saybrook, Conn Allen Atwood

Sergeant Rodney J Wright Homecoming in Dummer Street

Rodney J Wright US Army Sgt. homeward bound for the home of his parents Mr and Mrs Ralph E Wright on Dummer Street after service with the 7th Division in Korea He was promoted to sergeant in Korea and has been in the Far East since July 1953 as assistant platoon sergeant in Company C 32nd Regiment.

Rodney J. Wright Korea Ralph E. Wright Dummer Street Wright Sgt. Wright Far East

Milford nurse and nephew return from Bath after sister’s death

Miss Louise Robinson a Milford nurse and her nephew Roland Robinson of Westboro Mass. have returned with Mrs. Bertha Dunbar of Washington street. They were summoned to Bath by the death of Miss Robinsons sister Mrs Joseph Lausier nee Hazel Robinson.

Louise Robinson R. N Milford, Conn Roland Robinson Westboro Mass Bertha Dunbar Washington Street Bath Miss Robinson Joseph Lausier Hazel Robinson

Dyer Family Leaves Jacksonville After Grandmother's Death

Mr and Mrs Robert Dyer of Jacksonville Florida depart by motor after a visit with Mrs Dyers parents Mr and Mrs Laforest Coombs of Cherry street They left because of the illness and death of Mrs Dyers grandmother Mrs Benjamin Coombs High street Mr Dyer A N S N Force was granted an emergency leave

Robert Dyer Jacksonville Fla

Hunters Return From Moosehead Trip With Doe Prize

Mr and Mrs Judson Niles of Woolwich and Mr and Mrs Frank Clark of Portsmouth N H formerly of Bath returned Sunday night from a week long hunting trip at Rockwood Moosehead Lake Mrs Niles was the only member of the party to bag a 140 pound doe Mr and Mrs Ralph E Seekins of 688 Washington Street quietly observed their forty six wedding anniversary Tuesday Building contractors in this section He and his youngest son Norman Seekins of Oak Street are engaged in building several fine homes on Bedford road for James Taggart.

Harold Willey Clinton Ralph E. Seekins Washington Street Willeys Bath Bath Iron Works Judson Niles Woolwich Frank Clark Portsmouth N. H Rockwood Moosehead Lake Norman Seekins Oak Street Bedford Road James Taggart

Curtis Family Guests Visit Bath Over Weekend

Mr and Mrs Henry Curtis of Carmel with son Dean and daughter Gloria spent the weekend in Bath as guests of Mrs Curtis sister in law Mrs Alsace Hinckley on High Street.

Henry Curtis Dean Gloria of Carmel Bath Curtis Alsace Hinckley High Street

Out of town relatives at Parker funeral and local moves

Attendees listed for Mrs Parker funeral include Harry Parker and Charles Carberry of Dover New Hampshire among others from Salem Mass and Lowell Massachusetts. Nearby residents plan moves to Bath while Col Bennett and wife return from the Philippines to await assignment in Washington. Roscoe P Higgins recovering after surgery at Memorial Hospital with decades of service at Sewall Coal Co.

Bath Families Return From Weekend Visits Across States

Mr and Mrs Edward Gaudreau and four sons came home Sunday after visiting Mr Gaudreau s parents Bath Police Chief and Mrs Edward L Gaudreau of upper Washington street. Mrs Silas Oliver of North street Mrs Ralph Merry of High street and Mrs Arthur G Wallace of Sebasco Estates returned home Saturday from Sandusky Ohio after a week with Mrs Wallace s and Mrs Merry s sister Mrs Myra Anderson formerly of Bath.

Edward Gaudreau Mr. Gauddreau Bath Edward L. Gaudreau Upper Washington Street Silas Oliver North Street Ralph Merry High Street Arthur G. Wallace Sebasco Estates Sandusky Ohio Wallace Merry Myra Anderson

Past Chiefs Association Meeting in Auburn at Eureka Temple

Mrs Sadie Garcelon Mrs Alice Winslow Mrs Sarah Potter Mrs Susie Darrah and Mrs Viola Melzard all past chiefs will attend the Mid Year meeting of the Past Chiefs Association of Pythian Sisters in Auburn Wednesday with Eureka Temple at K hall.

Sadie Garcelon Alice Winslow Sarah Potter Susie Darrah Viola Melzard Chiefs’ Association of Pythian Sisters Auburn Wednesey Eureka Temple K . Hall

Return of the Christ lectures by Rev Wunsch in Boston

Rev William F Wunsch former Church of the New Jerusalem Bath and Cambridge pastor delivers three public lectures at Beacon Hill Boston on Tuesdays at 8 pm. He will discuss The Return of the Christ and is noted as a former theology professor at Cambridge New Church Theological School and former pastor in Washington DC.

William F. Wunsch Church of the New Jerusalem Bath Cambridge Mass Beacon Hill Boston New Church Theological School Church of the Holy City Washington, D. C

Dr Milton Stephenson Visits Wisconsin Dentist Pioneer

Dr Milton Stephenson of Wis casset, a former Bath dentist, was a visitor Wednesday.

Milton Stephenson of Wiscasset Bath

Birth of Ruth Ann Bermingham in Portsmouth Naval Hospital

Mr and Mrs Patrick Bermingham announce the birth of a daughter Ruth Ann born Oct 26 in Portsmouth Naval hospital. The mother resides with her parents Mr and Mrs Charles Bowser at 10 Pleasant Avenue Bath while the husband in USAF is stationed at Spokane Washington. Mrs Walter Barstow of Winchester Mass recently visited Mrs Caleb Burns of High Street for an annual day together.

Patrick Bermingham Ruth Ann Portsmouth Naval Hospital Bermingham Charles F. Bowser Pleasant Avenue Bath USAF Spokane, Wash Walter Barstow Winchester Mass Caleb Burns High Street

Mrs Lyman Betts Visits Bath To Settle Mother's Estate

Mrs Lyman Betts of Los Angeles is visiting her brother and wife Mr and Mrs Harold MacMahan of High street to settle the estate of her late mother Hulda MacMahan. She formerly ran a Bath beauty shop and now works for Pastushin Aviation Corp in California. She flew from Los Angeles to Portland with T W A in 12 hours and will return Monday, enjoying time with relatives and friends before heading back to the West Coast.

Lyman Betts Los Angeles Calif Harold MacMahan High Street Hulda MacMahan Bath West Coast

Frank Simpson to Celebrate 91st Birthday in Portland

Friends of Frank Simpson of Portland longtime Bath and West Bath craftman mark his 91st birthday on November 5. Well wishers may send cards or visit at his address 11 Sherman Street Portland.

Frank Simpson Portland Bath West Bath Sherman Street

Ladies Auxiliary Panel On Life At Manitou Camp

Bath ladies auxiliary met in the parlor with a business session and panel discussion conducted by five Fireside Group youths and moderator Mrs Richard Schaper on Life at Manitou a Congregational camp. Participants included Ann Day Elizabeth Bull George Co lombs and Robert Haggett. Social hour followed with refreshments by committee members Thelma Sylvester Elizabeth Young Doris Tobey and Doris Shea.

Winter Street Thelma Sylvester Elizabeth Young Doris Tobey Doris Shea

Club Forty-Two Hosts Halloween Night At Club

A witch character with tall hat and black attire visited Club Forty-Two on a Wednesday for a spooky party. Members split into two teams for games with prizes, featuring unpacking a suitcase, banana and honey stunts, a voodoo game, ducking for apples, an air ride, and a lifesaver transfer. The masquerade was unveiled as Mrs Leonard Smith, with thanks given to the entertainment committee and refreshments served by several members.

Edith Small Maurice Owen Allen Thayer Frances Grainger Milton Savage Leonard Smith David Clark Kenneth Jaquith William Ketcham Edward Jones Howard Farr

Chatterabout Club Plans Christmas Sale at Steeves Market

At a Chatterabout club meeting led by Mrs Arlene Scott from Denny Road plans were discussed for the group's Christmas sale scheduled for December 3 at Steeves Market.

Chatterabout Club Arlene Scott Denny Road Steeves’ Market

Halloween Party At Hockomock Council Meeting

The Hockomock Council D of P met with Mildred Roderick presiding. Prizes were awarded for best costumes won by Mrs. Frances St Martin, Marjorie Stein, and Mrs Annie Wilson. Deputy Cromwell organized Halloween decor and activities. Refreshments included pumpkin-themed goodies. a birthday cake for Mrs Arthur Haggett was presented.

Hockomock Council D. of P Mildred Roderick Ralph Boardman Annie Wilson Loraine Cromwell Frances St.Martin Marjorie Stein Whistler Cromwell Arthur Haggett Iva Lee Cousins

Winter Street Ladies Aid Meeting Noted Attendees

The Winter Street Ladies Aid of the Winter Street church met Friday afternoon with about 40 attendees. Hostesses included Miss Dorothy Weeks and several Mrs. and Miss Bates, Johnson, Lermond, and Paine. Rev. Richard J. Schaper opened with prayer and members recited the Lord's Prayer. at the close, Mrs. Harry was announced in a business update.

Ladies Aid of Winter Street Dorothy Weeks Ruth Henry Cecil E. Paine Delmar Bates Alice Johnson Sarah Lermond Richard J. Schaper Harry

Merberg Dalley to Represent Aid at December Dinner

A local aid group will host a dinner for Every Members Canvass workers on December 5. McFadden will represent the Aid at the dinner. The group planned a towel shower for next Friday and discussed adding more table space in the church kitchen. Mrs. Fred E. Hooper was named to handle the purchase. Mrs. Clarence W. Morse read a thank you note from the Seacoast Mission for the Aid’s package. Hostesses for next Friday include Mrs. Susan Clark Mrs. Arthur K. Purington Mrs. Clifford Wilband Mrs. Fred Foote and Miss Alice Shorey. Tea was served with pours by Mrs. Percy Bailey and Mrs. John Gillespie.

Merberg Dalley Cons Dent McFadden Fred E. Hooper Clarence W. Morse Seacoast Mission Susan Clark Arthur K. Purington Clifford Wilband Fred Foote Alice Shorey Percy Bailey John Gillespie

Halloween Costume Party At Mary Playmate Club

The Merry Playmate Club hosted a Friday Halloween party at Miss Sandrantosh’s home 10 Valley Road. Guests in costumes enjoyed pumpkin accents and spooky decor with skeletons black cats witches and ghosts. Prizes awarded for prettiest most original and second place. Refreshments included ice cream cakes doughnuts popcorn sandwiches apples and fruit punch. Attendees named Suzanne Bryant Holly Hutchins Susan Footer Sandra McIntosh Gail Meister Beverly Cromwell and Jane Footer.

Merry Playmate Club Sandrantosh Valley Road Sandra Frank McIntosh Suzanne Bryant Jane Footer Beverly Cromwell Suzanne Gryant Holly Hutchins Susan Footer Sandra McIntosh Gail Meister

Beacon Lights Halloween Party At Vestry

Beacon Lights held a bi monthly meeting in the vestry on Thursday evening featuring a Halloween costume party with 19 members present. Prizes went to the most original costumes awarded to Mrs Dean Bonney and Bud Lord. A hobby show may be organized soon, with a committee set to report next meeting. Edward Larrabee and Harold Grundy led games and evening activities, and refreshments were provided by Mrs Harold Grundy and Mrs Franklin Howe.

Beacon Lights Dean Bonney Bud Lord Edward Larrabee Harold Grundy Franklin Howe

Central Church Ladies Aid Hosts Halloween Party

Central Church Ladies Aid met in the parish house Thursday afternoon at two. President Mrs. Eugene Sprague opened the session with prayer. Cochairs for the Men's club supper were announced for Tuesday Nov 2 at 6 p.m. After the business session the group enjoyed a Halloween party and refreshments were served. Next Thursday the Aid will hold an all day meeting and members will bring box lunches.

Central Church Ladies Aid Eugene Sprague Harry Larrabee Dean Farnham Horace Morse Edward Smith Aid

Sewall DAR Shifts Meeting Day to First Friday Each Month

The Sewall Chapter D A R plans to move its monthly meetings from Tuesday to the first Friday at 2 30 PM in December at the parish house Central church. The January 1 meeting will discuss meeting days. The November gathering is set for November 5 at 2 30 with a travelogue by Mrs. Herbert Lement and hostesses listed. Members are urged to bring Christmas donations for Opportunity Farm and items for a service table.

Dummer Sewall Central Church Parish House Opportunity Farm Herbert Lemont Myrle Stanton Janet Bussey Mary Hall Pearl Reed Anna Tubbs

Lowell Temple Pythian Sisters Meet Then Move Sale Date

Lowell Temple Pythian Sisters held a meeting in K P hall last Wednesday, followed by supper and an 8 pm business session. The Christmas sale date moved from November 17 to November 19 at Steeves Market on Center Street, per State Past Chiefs Association note.

Lowell Temple K. P. Hall Steeves’ Market Center Street State Past Chiefs Association

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