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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1953
Page
6
Augusta society pages detail visits by Lt. Cmdr. Dolloff and other military-linked figures, plus numerous family events. Births, illnesses, travel, and gatherings fill the week as residents from Bath to Portland report hospital stays, weddings, and Thanksgiving plans across local streets and clubs.
Mrs Rupert Baxter entertained her contract club at 1054 Washington Street last week. Conrad Hersom, a former staff sergeant, has returned home to 8 Maple Street after four years of service and a year at Sampson's Market. Mr and Mrs Alonzo Fisher hosted Cape Elizabeth guests of Mrs Fred Williams. Dr and Mrs Fayette Branch of Washington DC welcomed a daughter born Nov 18 weighing seven pounds 13 ounces. Mrs nee Jeanette Stephenson, daughter of Dr and Milton Stephenson of Bath, formerly of Bath, is noted. The Levens and Greenblatts connected by 233 Washington Street are mentioned with Walter Reil and family. Alice Austin, a fourth grade teacher at Huse School, is a patient at Memorial Hospital after knee injury. Donald Robinson, son of Mrs Ethel Robinson, celebrated with cigars at Brunswick Naval Air Station upon news of his promotion to Aviation Machinist. Harvey Henderson and Daniel Linda of Foster's Point visited Mrs n's parents and Mr Alonzo Fisher. Mrs William Cooke of Germantown PA visits son John F Cooke at 909 Middle Street. Mr Morton Bar-Man and daughter Sheila Debe spent time with Mrs Berman's parents and with Mrs Solomon Green. Mr and Mrs Converse G Fenn of 1023 High Street visited Mrs Fenn's mother and Mr Corwin of Marblehead MA. Exeter Andover game attended by the Fenns on Saturday.
Mr and Mrs Charles Footer of West Street left for a few days in Manchester New Hampshire. Mrs Footer is manager of Carroll Cut-Rate. They were accompanied by Mrs Footers mother Couture and Mrs Louis Virgie.
Jack Murphy of Cambridge a foreman at Bath new Works since July has completed work there temporarily and will return to his daughter and family. Friends and coworkers regret his departure but he made his headquarters at Henry A. Alix home 969 High Street while in town.
Mrs Arthur Sewall enters Stone House Farm in a notable local development reported in the period news, highlighting a social or land-related event connected to the property and local figures.
Phyllis A. White age 13, daughter of Mr and Mrs Walter P. White, is a patient at the hospital. The text mentions a school grade and location but is severely garbled and incomplete.
Mrs Parker Chaney of Arrowship returns from a brief visit with her daughter and husband Mr and Mrs Everson Stinson of Woolwich through Woolwich.
Mr and Mrs Millard Hanson Jr of Woolwich announce the birth of a daughter Friday at Miles Memorial in Damariscotta. The infant weighs six pounds eleven ounces and is named Nancy Lee. Mrs Hanson was formerly Evelyn Gorham of Wiscasset. Sister Irene Ingalls of Boothbay Harbor and Lauderdale Fla were Sunday night guests of Mr and Mrs James A Bimson in Washington Street.
Mrs Wilbur Casey of Elizabeth Lawrence Society accompanies Mrs George Reasack state regent to the annual Mayflower Society Descendants of Maine meeting at the Columbia hotel Portland. Banquet at 6 30 pm features a guest speaker identified as the daughter of the late Admiral Peary, famed Arctic explorer.
Mrs. Francis Cooper from Syracuse New York is staying with her niece Mrs. T. T. Schulten in Woolwich. She has visited the family before and will remain until after Thanksgiving.
Mrs. Fred Kittridge, formerly of High Street, arrives in Bangor with her husband Richard Hastings and daughter Sylvia for holiday visits with sister Mrs. George Buchanan of School Street. The Hastings couple and children plan Thanksgiving with the Buchanans and Mrs. Kittridge will return to Upper Darby, Pennsylvania after the holidays to stay with Mr. and Mrs. Vaughan Smiley for the winter.
Carlyle Taber of 675 Middle Street left Saturday for Buffalo New York to be with his mother Mrs Mabel Taber at General Hospital after she underwent surgery and faced a critical illness.
Miss Sally True of Wellesley and Miss Barbara Booth announce their marriage vows, marking a notable society event with both families listed and plans for a future together.
Mrs. Bowker from Mead owbrook winters in Kittery while she keeps house for Edward Bowker whose wife died recently. Her son Eugene Bowker and family reside in Kittery making visits easy. Rev Dr David L Wilson, long serving Congregational minister in Maine, was admitted to Memorial hospital after noon Monday. He is a past grand master of the Maine Grand Lodge and has been in frail health for a year. friends hope for swift recovery.
Mrs Sadie Savage is visiting her sister and brother-in-law Mr and Mrs Morton Holbrook, according to local social notes.
Mr and Mrs Charles MacDonald of High Street plan a dinner gathering with guests Mrs joke t Goaley Mr oh John and Mrs ie cligece B Wilband among the Mac family.
Mr. Flint reviews visits to Bath area schools in Reading Amesbury Wellesley Danvers Natick and Lynnfield Massachusetts and outlines findings on lighting furniture and cafeteria layouts. He notes fluorescent lighting was absent in surveyed buildings and describes adaptable classrooms and library study spaces as part of a broader trend toward audio visual readiness and durable cafeteria ware.
Roy E. Putney of Senter's Inc voices concern over one way traffic plans citing space constraints and potential disruption to existing operations in the local area. He argues that the proposed setup may not fit current site layouts and could hinder delivery access.
Morse High’s sophomore clothing class staged a fall style show in the sewing room Tuesday afternoon with 23 dress designers modeling garments created over 12 weeks in Home Economics. Students wore a variety of skirts and blouses in corduroy denim wool and cotton, guided by instructor Mrs. Ethel Wright, as mothers and friends viewed the polished outfits.
Business leaders urge wide street parking development to compete with outlying areas. Discussion cites Rutland Vermont parking projects, committee study calls for new lots, and a citywide district funded by parking revenue. Referendum and state approval needed to authorize bonds or long term notes.
City officials discussed using revenue from street and lot meters to establish a parking district fund for acquiring property and building a parking area. City Manager White noted annual receipts around 7000 dollars, plus auto excise tax potential, could support district costs and maintenance.
Mr and Mrs Jenenee Jr and children hosted a dinner party with guests including Mrs Conley and her family Mr and Mrs Anderson and family of Harbor Mr and Mrs Clayton and child from Durham NH, Bath residents and Mr and Mrs William Norton and child of Gardiner Nearly 30 people attended the event in the Norton home.
A two day Y M C A holiday program for boys of all ages runs Friday and Saturday featuring activities, a bus trip to a swimming session with 50 cent fare, and a large afternoon basketball program for grammar school boys plus new leagues for beginners.
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