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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Nov 08, 1951

Page

5

Society notes show local figures in world and state ties

Anne Guthrie, a YWCA observer in United Nations work, will combine her Girls Friendly Society role with a nationwide lecture tour, visiting Paris and Berlin this December. Other notices record Dale St Pierre’s return from hospital, Mrs Phinney’s injury, Elizabeth Shea wintering with relatives, George Rogers Jr and family visiting Bath, and local GHS leaders speaking at Lake Success. Morgan Horse Club Maine names Hugh C. Smith president. Bath visits include Dr Hill and Mr Pierce. families from Sagadahoc and Mechanic Street areas are noted.

Anne Guthrie YWCA United Na H New York City Maine Miss Guthrie GFS Peat Bureau Paris United Nations Assembly Berlin National Assembly of the Girls’ Friendly Society Connecticut College New London Lake Success

Mrs Beleveau Family Residing With Grandfather In New Hampshire

Mrs Lewis A Beliveau Jr and daughter Libbie Ann of Lebanon New Hampshire reside with her father William F Williams at 358 Washington Street. Her husband a gunner's mate second class in the U S Navy, with headquarters at Norfolk Virginia, is cruising in the U S S Orion now in Cuba. Before marriage Beliveau was Miss Beatrice Bel of Bath.

Lewis A. Beliveau, Jr Libbie Ann Lebanon N. H

Student Anita Bagdikian Visits Burlington Family

Miss Anita Bagdikian of the University of Vermont Burlington arrived Saturday to spend the weekend with her parents Dr. and Mrs. Paul G. Bagdikian. Mr and Mrs Andrew Babkirk who had been living in the Thompson apartments on Dummer Street have moved to 28 Leadway, taking up residence. Mrs Babkirk teaches at North Primary School. The house was formerly occupied by Nathaniel Norton and family.

Anita Bagdikian University of Vermont Burlington Paul G. Bagdikian Andrew Babkirk Thompson Dummer Street Leadow Way Babkirk North Nathaniel Norton

Bath notices and local updates from Bath area

Clarence A. Cressey at APO 11206978, Prov. Sqd. 813 APO 872, seeks Bath friends. Miss Mary Virginia Parker elected Hood College freshman class president. Mr and Mrs Stanley Brown buy 33 Meadowway residence. Birth announced for Pamela Jean McAvoy, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Raphael McAvoy of Kittery. Mrs Elise Shaw McAvoy is aunt to Charles Whitehouse. Mrs B C Pratt recovering after surgery at Memorial hospital.

Pfe Clarence A. Cressey Clara and Scott P. Cressey Air Force Bath New York City Mary Virginia Parker John Parker Summer Street Hood College Frederick Parker Raphael McAvoy Kittery Pamela Jean McAvoy Elise Shaw Charles Whitehouse Upper Washington Street

Halloween Birthday for Grandmother at MacDonald Home

Master Edward MacDonald hosted a Halloween and birthday gathering for his grandmother Mrs ice Burns at High Street, the home of his parents Mr and Mrs Harry MacDonald, last week.

Edward MacDonald Ice Burns Harry MacDonald High Street

Mrs Grace E Casey Injured In Fall On Slippery Pavement

Grace E Casey a primary teacher at Winneganee school resides at 19 Goddard Street and is hospitalized at General Hospital Lewiston with both wrists broken after slipping on slippery pavements Friday morning while en route to catch a bus to her school.

Grace E. Casey Goddard Street General Hospital Lewiston

Local hunter breaks weeklong outing in 1497 Wash trip

A hunter from Benaeaci began a weeklong hunting journey after leaving on Friday night. The report notes the departure and notes no incidents yet as the party proceeds into the forest.

Norsworthy Family Moves Within Bath Area

Mr and Mrs Folsom Norsworthy of Milton Mass sold their Gulliver road house and buy a Canton avenue home being remodeled for late month occupancy. Norsworthy son of Leonard Norsworthy of Washington DC visits Bath often at aunt Elsie Folsom s Upper Washington street home. works in United Shoe Machinery Boston and makes biweekly Washington trips. Alen Williams son of William Williams of 358 Washington street recently joined the U S Air Corps and reported to Sampson Field New York for training. Mr and Mrs Robert Holloway and son of Arlington Mass returned after visiting Bath guests of Mrs Chester McCabe Sr Washington Street and Popham Beach. Edith Oliver Holloway former ace and Popham Beach resident.

Folsom Norsworthy Milton Mass Gulliver Road Canton Avenue Mr. Norsworthy Leonard Norsworthy Washington, D. C Bath Elsie Folsom Upper Washington Street United Shoe Machinery Boston Washington Alen—G.williams William F. Williams Washington Street U. S. Air Corps Sampson Air Field Sampson, N. Y Robert Holloway Robert, Jr Arlington, Mass Chester McCabe Popham Beach Holloway Edith Oliver

Mrs James Gray Visits Gilman and Sanborn Home

Mrs James Gray formerly of Washington street, now convalescing, stays with Mr and Mrs Fred N Sanborn on Middle street in Waldoboro while visiting her father William H Gilman of Small Point.

James Gray Irma Gilman Waldoboro Fred N. Sanborn Middle Street William H. Gilman Small Point Gray Washington Street

Mr and Mrs Richard Armes Wed at Winter Street Church

Mr and Mrs Richard Armes married Saturday evening at Winter Street Congregational church and returned to 186 North Street to reside after their wedding trip. Mr Armes works at Bath Box Co and Mrs Armes at W T Grant store.

Richard Armes Winter Street Congregational Church North Street Armes Bath Box Co W. T. Grant

Birthday Dinner for Grandmother in Oak Street Home

Master Steven MacDonald hosted a birthday dinner party at 161 Oak Street for his grandmother Mrs Bernice Burns of Washington. The family, including Mr and Mrs Arthur MacDonald, gathered to celebrate.

Steven MacDonald Arthur MacDonald Oak Street Bernice Burns Washington Street

Vose Family Visits Belfast Relatives Over Weekend

Mr and Mrs Edward Vose and children Joan Paula Fred and Paul of 427 Lark Street visited over the weekend Mrs Vose's parents Mr and Mrs Paul Merrill of Belfast.

Edward Vose Joan Paula Fred Paul Lark Street Vose Paul R. Merrill Belfast

Boston visit highlights for United Order of Independent Odd Ladies

Mrs. Gertrude Stewart Mrs. Lizzie B. C. Chaney and Mrs. Lucelia Blake returned Friday from a three days visit in Boston attending the Supreme Board session at Wesleyan hall. Mrs. Lydia Bendix past lady governor of Maine received her Supreme Degree with Stewart as escort. Chaney was elected Supreme Past Lady and Blake became Supreme Guardian.

Gertrude Stewart Lizzie B. C. Chaney Lucelia Blake Boston United Order of Independent Odd Ladies Wesleyan Hall Lydia Bendix Maine Fort Halifax

Mrs Nellie D Arcy Improves At Home From Virus Cold

Mrs Nellie D Arcy of the N E T and T exchange has been confined to her home for a week with a virus cold and is somewhat improved but remains at home.

Nellie D'Arcy N. E. T. & T. Exchange

Mrs Hunt Returns Home From Manchester Visit

Mrs Edward Hunt returns to her Middle street home after a three week visit with her son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs Jesse Ridley in Manchester Massachusetts.

Edward Hunt Middle Street Manchester Mass Jesse Ridley

Gaudreau Family Weekend Visit to Portsmouth NH

Mr and Mrs Edward L Gau dreau Jr and their four sons Edward III Arthur Robert and David of South Portland spent the weekend in Portsmouth New Hampshire as guests of Mrs Gaudreaus parents Mr and Mrs Manning Hoyt Mrs J Fred Tobey of Middle Street is visiting two weeks in New York City as guest of her sister Mrs John O Donnell

Edward L. Gaudreau Edward Arthur Robert David South Portland Portsmouth N. H Gaudreau Manning Hoyt J. Fred Tobey Middle Street New York City John O'Donnell

Teachers Natalie Fowle and Priscilla Morse Weekend Visit

Miss Natalie Fowle and Miss Priscilla Morse, both teachers, spent the weekend at homes in Boothbay Harbor and East Boothbay. Mrs Harold Brown returned from Memorial Hospital to 19 Bedford Street after a week as a patient.

Natalie Fowle Priscilla Morse Miss Morse East Boothbay Miss Fowle Forrest Fowle Boothbay Harbor Harold Brown Bedford Street Memorial Hospital

Miss Gray Visiting Chadbournes in Woolwich

Miss Orlene Gray of Chicago is spending two weeks with Mr and Mrs Richard Chadbourne in Woolwich They trained with Pearl Hathorne at Maine General Hospital Portland Mrs Chadbourne is Mrs Hathorne a registered nurse Mrs Thomas S Gibbons entertained her club at Washington Street New residents: Frank Boski and wife bought the Leland Plummer house on Dummer Street and moved in John Gilmore bought the Meadowway residence Mrs Bernard Plummer a South End teacher is ill at home.

Orlene Gray M. N Chicago Ill Richard Chadbourne Woolwich Chadbourne Pearl Hathorne Elwood Hathorne Highland Street Miss Gray Maine General Hospital School of Nursing Portland Thomas S. Gibbons Washington Street Frank Boski Meadowway Leland Plummer Dummer Street John Gilmore Bernard Plummer Granite Street South End

Major Hayward on 30 day leave from Army

Major Hayward and family visit relatives in Bath as he takes a 30 day leave from service. He left with the National Guard in 1950 and was last stationed at Camp Stewart, Ga. He plans to join overseas in Germany for at least two years after Thanksgiving. His wife and children may join him later. Mrs Parker and Mrs Murphy joined a Garden Club Federation meeting in Lucerne Maine. Mr Mitchell and Mrs Mitchell, formerly of Milan Street, now in Dover, visited Bath.

Fred O Ward, Jr Donte Stephen Hayward Fred O High Street J Haviland Torrey Mididie Street National Guard Camp Stewart Camp Kilmer Germany John Parker G. Thomas Murphy The Garden Club Federation Lucerne Maine

Hunters Head North For Week Long Trip At Mattaseunk Lake

David Clark Denny Joad and John Gordon of Day's Ferry departed Friday afternoon for the Mattaseunk lake region to hunt and camp for a week. They were joined in Old Town by Mr Gordon's brothers Harry and Jerome. Mr Clark and Mr Gordon, both Bath Iron Works employees, will be on a week's vacation from work.

David Clark Denny Joad John Gordon Day's Ferry Mattaseunk Lake Old Town Mr. Gordon Harry Jerome Mr. Clark Bath Iron Works

Lewiston social guests visit Daley residence

Miss Joanne Guilmett of Lewiston was a recent guest of Miss Sandra Daley at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Randall Daley, of 11 Andrews Road. Club 42 members held a social at the clubhouse Wednesday last week with Mrs. Edward Jones and other named hostesses attending.

Joanne Guilmett Lewiston Sandra Daley Randall Daley Andrews Road Edward Jones Arthur Sturtevant Leonard Smith David Clark Norman Adams Joseph Mack William Greene Everett Cooke Club 42

Local weddings and travel notes from Bath area residents

Cpl and Mrs Harold B Mac Elman Jr returned from a wedding trip to Pennsylvania and will stay with Mrs Mac Elman’s parents at 1306 Washington Street. Mrs Mac Elman is the former Carolyn St Martin. Mr and Mrs Leonard Smith and children have returned to North Bath after a two week visit in Starkville Mississippi with relatives. Mr and Mrs Smith work at Bath Iron Works and took a two week vacation. Mr and Mrs E Everett Pierce of 44 Pearl Street left for St Petersburg Florida where they spend winters and expect to arrive before Thanksgiving. Mr and Mrs Eric G Sandquist and son Richard J Talbot left for Boston where Richard entered Pratt Diagnostic Hospital for observation. Sandquists home briefly. Mrs Sandquist will visit daily in Swampscott while son is hospitalized.

George Rogers George Reed Frankfurt Germany United State Bath Rogers Trufant Street University of Maine Reuben Merrill Winship Street Portland Irvin Lyon Marie Pine Bluff Ark Arkansas Little Rock Cpl Harold B. MacElman, Jr Pennsylvania Leonard Smith Dale David Donna Rae North Bath Starkville Miss E. Everett Pierce Pearl Street St. Petersburg Fla Eric G. Sandquist Richard J. Talbot Boston Richard Pratt Diagnostic Hospital Sandquist

Social Visits Across States Highlight Region Notes

Mrs. Mercie MacFadden hosted John H. Cox and Charles Wescott of Inglewood California during their New England tour. The visitors toured Maine and viewed foliage before heading back to California. Blanche Butterfield of Bangor and several Bath area residents hosted or visited relatives over the weekend. Rev. Joseph O Purdue was installed as pastor of the South Dartmouth Congregational church with greetings from Winter Street church and friends.

Mercie MacFadden Pleasant Street Brunsch Bath John H. Cox Inglewood Calif Cox Charles Wescott California New England Maine Portland MacFadden Augusta House Mr. Wescott Mr. Cox Joseph O. Purdue Winter Street Congregational Church South Dartmouth Congregational Church South Dartmouth Mass Winter Street Church

Fr. Timothy Maney Dies After Visiting Fr. Carroll Funeral

Father Timothy C. Maney pastor of St. Marys Catholic Church died Sunday in South Berwick after attending the funeral services of his friend Father Carroll.

Timothy C. Maney St. Mary’s Catholic Church South Berwick Fr. Carroll

Birth of daughter at Memorial hospital greets Oak Street couple

Mr and Mrs Arthur Seekins of Oak Street welcomed the birth of a daughter at Memorial hospital on Saturday.

Arthur Seekins Oak Street Memorial Hospital

Canton trio visits kin as Ward hunts in Maine

Mrs Walter J Ward and her daughter Gagann return to Canton Conn after a brief stay with Mrs Ward's parents Mr and Mrs Lester H Young of Green Street Mr Ward spent time on a hunting trip in Northern Maine with friends Grace Lord of 77 North Street suffered a severe leg sprain from a fall at home and has been confined to her room for several days but is improving

Walter J. Ward Gagann Canton Conn Grace Lord North, Street

Guests visit families across Portland and Lewiston

Mr and Mrs Paul Cushman and son Thomas of Portland visited Mrs Cushmans parents Mr and Mrs John Howe on upper Washington street and Mrs Cushmans aunt Mrs Frank H Turner Union street. Mr and Mrs Donald C Preble of 77 North Street welcomed a daughter Melody Joan born at Memorial hospital Saturday afternoon. mother and daughter are doing nicely. Archie L Seekins and daughter Judy of Lewiston called on their parents on Washington street and Mrs Carleton W Lowell of Middle Street. Gerald Cram of Brunswick, nee Winnie Quinn of Bath, was a day guest of Mrs Merlie Niles on Middle street and Mrs Harry Thompson of Brewer.

Paul Cushman Thomas Portland Donald C. Preble North Street Memorial Hospital Melody Joan Archie L. Seekins Judy Lewiston Ralph Seekins Washington Street Carleton W. Lowell Middle Street Gerald Cram Brunswick Winnie Quinn Bath Merlie Niles Harry Thompson Brewer

Mrs Mark Sewall Patient at Maine General Hospital

Mrs Mark W Sewall of Washington Street is a patient at Maine General Hospital in Portland Maine.

Mark W. Sewall Washington Street Maine General Hospital Portland

Beals Of Wiscasset Visits Sister In North Street

Harry A. Beals of Wiscasset was a Sunday guest of his sister Miss Flossie M. Beals on North Street.

Harry A. Beals Wiscasset Flossie M. Beals North Street

Knight returns home after hospital stay

Bernard A Knight of 38 Central avenue who had been a Memorial hospital patient for the last month following surgery has returned home Sunday and is reported to be steadily improving.

Bernard A. Knight Central Avenue Memorial Hospital

Mrs Sears Fuller Returns From Bath Visit

Mrs Sears Fuller of Franklin New Hampshire returned home with her sister Mrs Luke Marr of 1472 Washington Street and her friend Mrs Philip O Hara and Mr O Hara from Bath her native city Mrs Fuller was Miss Katherine Edgecomb of this city Mr and Mrs O Hara plan to move to their home in Miami Florida in the near future

Sears Fuller Franklin, N. H Bath Luke Marr Washington Street Philip O’hara Mr. O'Hara Fuller Katherine Edgecomb O’hara Miami Fla

Mrs Harry W Tucker Hosts Middle Street Contract Club

Mrs Harry W Tucker entertained the Wednesday Contract club at her home on Middle street last week with a social gathering and card games.

Harry W. Tucker Middle Street

Mrs Lester H Knight Admitted With Cold Epidemic

Mrs Lester H Knight of Washington Street is a patient at Bath Memorial hospital suffering with the prevailing cold epidemic.

Lester H. Knight Washington Street Bath Memorial Hospital

First Grade Student Seeks Cards at Mercy Hospital

Marie McMann a first grade pupil at Mitchell School and daughter of Ed ward J McMann of Pleasant street is a patient at Mercy hospital in Portland. She would like to have cards and letters from her little friends.

Marie McMann Mitchell School Edward J. McMann Pleasant Street Mercy Hospital Portland

Army Private Condon Heads to Camp Stowman for Two Weeks

Pfc Herbert R Condon U S Army left Monday evening entraining to Camp Stowman California for about two weeks before sailing for the Far East He has been on an 11 day furlough at his parents home Mr and Mrs Halbert E Condon 105 12 Court Street Mr and Mrs Arthur P Sampson of Augusta were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs John Sampson High Street

Herbert R. Condon U. S. Army Camp Stowman California Far East Pfc Condon Halbert E. Condon Court Street

Mrs Grace Sargent Visits Cardosi Family in Town

Mrs Grace Sargent stays two weeks with her daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs Domenic H Cardosi of 76 Oliver Street before wintering in Florida.

Grace Sargent Pennsylvania Domenic H. Cardosi Oliver Street Florida

Mrs Cilley travels to Bucksport for ill father

Mrs James H Cilley of 115 Center street went to Bucksport on Thursday to be with her father Fred Ducott who is gravely ill. Ducott has many Bath friends from his days as a resident and frequently visits his daughter when in Bucksport.

James H. Cilley Center Street Bucksport Fred Ducott Ducott Bath Ciley

Weekend Guests Bring Hewett and Vail Families Together

Mrs. William H. Hewett Sr and Mr and Mrs William Hewett Jr of Wellesley Massachusetts visited weekend hosts Mrs Hewett Sr s brother and his wife Mr and Mrs Lawrence R Vail of Arrowsic.

William H. Hewett William Hewett, Jr Wellesley, Mass

Home Nursing School Grad Noted In Bath Family Assembly

Miss Joan Longley daughter of Mr and Mrs Cyrus Longley of 122 Court street graduates from the Household Nursing Association School in Boston. Attending the exercises and tea were Mrs Cyrus Longley and daughter Diane Mrs Maud Longley her grandmother Mrs Norman Adams all of Bath.

Joan Longley Cyrus Longley Court Street Household Nursing Association School Boston Diane Maud Longley Norman Adams Bath

Bowdoin Bates Rivalry Noted by Mrs Russell E Austin

Mrs Russell E. Austin attended the Bowdoin versus Bates game Saturday in Brunswick, showing support for the college rivalry.

Russell E. Austin Road Brunswick

Portland couple visits Day Reed and Bates families

Mr and Mrs Robert Huse of Portland were weekend guests of Mrs Huses parents Mr and Mrs Carlton Day Reed of Days Ferry and of Mrs Huse's mother Mrs Delmar Bates and Mr Bates of Snow Park.

Robert Huse Portland

Army Corporal and Carolyn St. Martin Wed or Weekend Visit

Cpl Harold B. MacElman Jr United States Army and his bride Carolyn St Martin spent a weekend at Orrs Island as guests of his brother and wife Mr and Mrs Donald MacElman.

Cpl Harold B. MacElman, Jr Carolyn St. Martin Orr’s Island Cpl. MacElman Donald MacElman

Mrs Hatch Visits Friends in New Jersey and Long Island

Mrs. Robert B. Hatch returned from Haddonfield New Jersey where she visited Mr and Mrs Earl Twitchell and from Long Island where she was guest of her brother and his wife Mr and Mrs Stanley Pierce.

Robert B. Hatch Haddonfield N. J Earl Twitchell Long Island Stanley Pierce

Local rummage sale at K. C. Hall Friday night draws committee

Charles Benoit Frank Manion Carlton Perry and Henry Biggins led the sale with Mrs Frank Manion as cashier. A second sale is planned for next Friday. Mr and Mrs Charles H Woodbury have returned to Tilton New Hampshire after visiting Mrs Cahill on High Street.

Charles Benoit Frank Manion Carlton Perry Henry Biggins K. C. Hall

Mechanic Street Resident Under Observation at Memorial Hospital

Herbert Huggard of Mechanic street is a patient under observation at Memorial hospital. He was admitted Monday and is one of Hyde Windlass Co. veterans. He has served over forty years in the moulding department. X rays are being taken today.

Herbert Huggard Mechanic Street Memorial Hospital Mr. Huggard Hyde Windlass Co

Mrs Frink Memorial Hospital Address Change

Mrs Robert Frink nee Cynthia Moses of 697 Middle Street is reported at Memorial hospital with residence and personal details noted.

Robert Frink Cynthia Moses Middle Street

Richardson Party Visits Machias During Hunting Trip

Byron L Richardson of Leon ardcourt an Hyde Windlass Co employee is spending a few days hunting in Machias. He is accompanied by his brother in law Oscar Rourke of Detroit Mich and Gilman Garner also of Detroit who are visiting the Richardsons.

Byron L. Richardson Leonardcourt Hyde Windlass Co Machias Oscar Rourke Detroit, Mich Gilman Garner Detroit Richardsons

Howard Couple Make Hollis Visit During Barber Vacation

Mr and Mrs Fred G Howard of 21 North street spend two weeks at Hollis visiting relatives while Mr Howard takes vacation from Freeman s Barber Shop.

Fred G. Howard North Street Hollis Mr. Howard Freeman Barber Sho

Local ladies host luncheon outing in Wiscasset

Mrs. Christine Feeney of Portland and Mrs. Hattie Bibber of Freeport visited Mrs. Nancy Thomas on Freemont Street Monday. They accompanied her house guest Miss Evelyn Ward for a day ride and all enjoyed luncheon together in Wiscasset.

Christine Feeney Portland Hattie Bibber Freeport Nancy Thomas Freemont Street

Mrs Katherine Whitney Returns After Summer at Belgrade Lakes

Mrs Katherine G Whitney has returned to 1071 Washington Street after spending the summer at Belgrade Lakes. The trip concluded with her pleasant stay and plans to resume daily routines in the city.

Katherine G. Whitney Washington Street Belgrade Lakes

Mrs Eleanor MacDonald Hosts Canasta Club at Home

Mrs Eleanor MacDonald entertained her Canasta club at her Dummer Street residence with refreshments after the game. Present were Mrs Ethel Robinson, Mrs Natalie Theberge, Mrs Evelyn Crocker, Mrs Vivian Oliver, Mrs Muriel Hogan, and Mrs MacDonald. Velma Scott returned to Waldoboro Tuesday after visiting daughter Val Ringer at 24 Green Street for a week.

Eleanor MacDonald Dummer Street Ethel Robinson Natalie Theberge Evelyn Crocker Vivian Oliver Muriel Hogan MacDonald Velma Scott Waldoboro Val Ringer Green Street

Christy Thomas Returns to Washington D C After West Ath Visit

Christy Thomas flew back to Washington D C on Monday after spending the weekend with Mrs. Thomas at their Meadow Ledges home on the da Torrey estate in West Ath.

Christy Thomas Washington, D. C Mrs. Thomas Meadow Ledges da Torrey Estate Westath

Mrs. Howard Parks Dies in Portland Return Visit

Mrs. Howard Parks of High Street accompanied by her sister and husband Mr and Mrs Edwin Pinson of Sawyers Island passed Tuesday in Portland.

Howard Parks High Street Edwin Pinson Sawyers Island Portland

Hart Couple Return Home After Weekend Visits

Mr and Mrs Loring E Hart return to Brookline Massachusetts after weekend stops at the homes of Ray lana D Cummings of 2 Maxwell street and Joseph E Hart of 504 High Street. Hart studies for his PhD at Harvard University. Rodney Steele of Portland visited Mrs Val W Ringer of Green. Albert Losier and family and Lloyd Losier with sons Neal and Bruce joined Horatio White and family of Tops ham for Sunday at their daughter and son in law’s home.

Loring E. Hart Brookline Mass Raylana D. Cummings Maxwell Street Joseph E. Hart High Street Mr. Hart Harvard University Rodney Steele Portland Val W. Ringer Green Street Albert Losier Lloyd Losier Neal and Bruce This City Horatio White Topsham

Colby Maine Game Attendance Noted by Local Couples

Mr and Mrs Burt S Osgood Jr of Washington street and Mr and Mrs William Turpie of Green street attended the Colby Maine game in Waterville on Saturday.

Burt S. Osgood, Jr Washington Street William Turpie Green Street Waterville

John son and Pierce families mourn aunt in Wilmington death

Mr and Mrs Royal A John son of Sedgwick and Mrs Dwight W Pierce of High street returned from Wilmington Del where they were called by the death of their aunt Mrs M Gordon Egbert State Patrolman Frank Powers will be guest speaker at the Sagadahoc Council Knights of Columbus meeting at K C hall Thursday evening He will discuss safety

Royal A. Johnson Sedgwick Dwight W. Pierce High Street Wilmington Del M. Gordon Egbert Frank Powers Sagadahoc Council Knights of Columbus K. C. Hall

Funeral and teaching notes from Portland area

Henry Biggins of Chestnut street passed Tuesday in Portland while attending the funeral services for Mrs. Fred Grimmer at Emanuel Baptist church in the afternoon. Miss Adena Smith a Morse High School mathematics teacher has returned from Hollis Centre after her mother Mrs. Mary Smith fell ill.

Henry Biggins Chestnut Street Portland Fred Grimmer Emanuel Baptist Church Adena Smith Morse High School Hollis Centre Mary Smith

Hunters from Bath join Brunswick group in Chester visit

Bud Alexander of Bath leads a Brunswick party spending a week in Chester and Howland with friends from Bristol Rhode Island and Washington DC accompanying them.

Bud Alexander Bath Chester Howland Bristol R. I Washington, D. C

Ames couple weekend visit to family at Cherry Street

Second Lieutenant Philip J. Ames stationed at the Army Signal School at Fort Monmouth New Jersey and Miss Pat Ames a Gorham State Teachers College sophomore spent the weekend at the home of their parents Mr and Mrs Orris Ames on Cherry Street.

Philip J. Ames Army Signal School Fort Monmouth N. J Pat Ames Gorham State Teachers’ College Orris Ames Cherry Street

Miss Johnson and Perkins attend Bowdoin Bates game

Miss Sandra Johnson of Hotel Sedgwick and Miss Joyce Perkins of Cranberry Point attended the Bowdoin Bates game in Brunswick Saturday. In the evening Miss Johnson was a guest at the Delta Sigma fraternity house dance and Miss Perkins at the Alpha Delta house.

Sandra Johnson Sedgwick Joyce Perkins Cranberry Point Brunswick Miss Johnson Delta Sigma Fraternity Miss Perkins Alpha Delta House

Some Activities of Service Men From This Section

John Lutz seaman U S Navy son of Mr and Mrs Roy L Lutz of 10 Pine street arrived home Friday from Norfolk Va on a 20 day leave He recently returned from a 30000 mile cruise through the Mediterranean sea Another son Sfc Roy Lutz U S Army also arrived home Friday from Camp Kilmer NJ where he received his discharge Sfc Lutz left Bath with the National Guard in August 1950.

John Lutz U. S. Navy Roy L. Lutz Pine Street Norfolk John Mediterranean Sea Sfc Roy Lutz U. S. Army Camp Kilmer N. J Lutz Bath National Guard

Navy radar man completes Boston training course

Stanley E. Cousins, radarman third class, U S Navy, son of Mr and Mrs Merton N Cousins of 34 Dummerstreet, recently finished a four week radar operation course at the U S Naval Combat Information Team Training Center in Boston Massachusetts. Personnel at Combat Information Center schools require a background in mathematics physics and electronics.

Stanley E. Cousins U. S. Navy Merton N. Cousins Dummerstreet U. S. Naval Combat Information Team Training Center Boston Mass Combat Information Center

Pvt Frank Fontaine Visits New York After Korea Wounds

Pvt Frank Fontaine, on a 30 day furlough, returning from Korea where he was wounded, spends a week in New York City visiting friends. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Merle V Watson of 722 Washington Street. After his furlough he will report to Fort Devens Massachusetts.

Pvt Frank Fontaine Korea New York City Merle V. Watson Washington Street Fort Devens Mass

Freeman Home From Fort Dix For 30 Day Leave

Pfc. Emery W. Freeman of the U S Air Force returns to his parents at 12 Charles street for a 30 day leave from Fort Dix New Jersey after graduating from an Automotive Maintenance school there He joined the Air Force after Morse High School last June and will report back to Fort Dix for overseas assignment to Japan.

Pfc Emery W. Freeman U. S. Air Force Fort Dix N. J Emery S. Freeman Charles Street Air Force Morse High School Sampson Air Force Base Geneva N. Y

Korean veterans arrive in San Francisco en route home

Cpl. Hall Graves Jr. Budd of Brunswick, whose father works at Bath Iron Works, was among Korean veterans arriving in San Francisco and heading home to Brunswick. S/ Sgt. Irving C. Mank of Fort Dix New Jersey spent the weekend with his wife and son at their Drayton Road home.

Cpl Hall Graves, Jr Budd Brunswick Bath Iron Works San Francisco Calif Irving C. Mank Fort Dix N. J Drayton Road

Navy boot camper welcomed by family visitors

Frederick G. Lawson of Bainbridge Maryland, in boot camp, was visited by his mother Mrs. Nora Lawson of Arrowside and sister Mrs. Harry Fisher of Princeton New Jersey, who called at the training center recently.

Frederick G. Lawson U. S. Navy Bainbridge Nora Lawson Arrowside Harry Fisher Princeton N. J

Navy Fireman Discharged Returns Home From Navy Service

Edward K. Thompson Jr. a fireman first class in the U S Navy has been discharged and arrived home Tuesday after serving since October last year with a station in Cuba and a recent Mediterranean cruise aboard the USS Liddle his wife Barbara Holderness is named and he is the son of Mr and Mrs E K Thompson of West Bath Morse High School alumnus.

Edward K. Thompson, Jr U. S. Navy Navy Cuba Norfolk

Pfc James I Rockefeller Home On Furlough

Pfc James I Rockefeller returned home for a fur lough with his parents in North Bath after graduation from Morse High School and initial training at Sampson AFB. He is due to leave Bath November 25 with Pfc Emery W Freeman for Fort Dix New Jersey and then to California for an overseas assignment.

James I. Rockefeller U. S. Air Force Morse High School James K. Rockefeller North Bath Sampson Air Force Base Geneva N. Y Bath Emery W. Freeman Fort Dix N. J California

Navy Air Mechanic Seeks Six More Years After Diploma

Donald H. Robinson of Morse High, now in the U. S. Navy, earned his high school diploma and third class aviation mechanic rating along with a good conduct medal after three years of service. Stationed at Argentia, Newfoundland, he plans to extend his enlistment for six more years after returning to the States in January.

Donald H. Robinson U. S. Navy Ethel Robinson Adams Court Navy Morse High Donald Argentia Newfoundland States

Bath Societies Plan Contehies Sale and Supper

Mrs Willard McLean presided at the Bath societies meeting on Thursday outlining plans for the Contehies sale and supper in December. Table chairs were named for fancy work aprons cooked food candy parcel post books and supper. After the meeting Mrs Granville Colby discussed her England trip with slides and organizers urged donors to call for rummage pickup.

Willard McLean Merle Niles Harold Burnham Lillian Temple Edna Bean Stanley Hunter Marc King Lisa Dearborn Bertha Davis Andrew Butterfield Granville Colby England

South End P T A elects new president and trustees

At a Monday South End P T A meeting at Mrs Carroll Deerings home Mrs Orris Ames was chosen to complete the year as president and Mrs Percy Robbins was elected to the board of trustees. The group agreed to support Christmas bells for local schools and to permit Boy Scouts to use the PTA building for a magician show. National Education Week urged visits to schools.

South End P.T.A Carroll Deering Washington’ Street Orris Ames Association Richard Jenkins Percy Robbins Irene Footer

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