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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Nov 29, 1951

Page

6

Society and clubs greet holiday guests in Frederick and Bath

Miss Virginia Parker of Hood College Frederick and Georgiana McFadden daughter of Mrs R Clinton McFadden were dinner guests of Mrs Willard McCor in Chevy. Mr and Mrs James A Bim entertained Wiscasset guests while Mr and Mrs John Parker hosted Esthy Colis John McCoy and others for Thanksgiving weekend in Bath. Mrs Arthur Sewall II and Sally Lane traveled to New York City for a weekend visit.

Virginia Parker Hood College Frederick Summer Street Georgiana McFadden Trinity College Nun D. C R. Clinton McFad North Street Willard McCor Chevy John Parker Street John McCoy Liege Musk Carol Harry Carl C. Anderson Bath Betty Anderson G. Murphy Arthur Sewall, II Sally Lane New Yik City

Thanksgiving Guests Visit Families in Town

Mrs. Katherine Butka and daughter Mary Lou of Gar diner and Mrs. Butka’s mother Luke Marr hosted Thanksgiving guests at upper Washington street. Mary Lou will spend time with her grandmother. Mr. and Mrs. Guy Temple of Auburn joined Mr. and Mrs. Charles Whitehouse on upper Washington street for Thanksgiving.

Katherine Butka R. N Mary Lou Gardiner Butka Luke Marr Upper Washton Street Stanley Grimshaw Alleee Guy Temple Auburn Charles Whitehouse Upper Washington Street

McAvoy Family Returns From Sanediche Visit

Mr and Mrs Raphael McAvoy of Kittery formerly of Bath have returned from a visit in Sanediche Aroostook County They were called by the death and funeral of Mr Fenton McAvoy father of Raphael The funeral service was on Wednesday While away their daughters Theresa Margaret and Pamela stayed with their aunt and uncle Mrs Charles White of Upper Washington Street

Raphael McAvoy Kittery Bath Sanediche Aroostook County McAvoy Fenton McAvoy Theresa Margaret Pamela Charles Whitehouse Upper Washington Street

Thanksgiving Visit Of Greve Family At Preney Home

Mrs Barbara Greve and her son Stephen of Topsham were Thanksgiving guests at Mrs L J Preney’s home at 22 Academy Street, joining her for dinner.

Barbara Greve Stephen Topsham Mrs. Greve L. J. Preney Academy Street

Sailor on 14 day leave visits Mitchell family

Everett Mitchell, BM2c, USN, aboard a large carrier, is on a 14 day leave with his parents Mr. and Mrs. John Mitchell of 700 High Street. He just returned from a cruise visiting many foreign countries including Italy Greece Africa and South America. Mr. and Mrs. Charles F Cummings and daughters Sally Julie and Carol left Thursday afternoon to drive to Miami Florida for a three week visit.

Everett Mitchell John Mitchell High Street Italy Greece Africa South America Charles F. Cummings Sally Julie Carol Miami, Fla

Mac Elman Couple News on Move to New Home

Mr and Mrs Harold B Mac Elman Jr formerly Carolyn St Martin recently wed and moved into their 63 Office Drive home. They were Thanksgiving guests of Mrs Mac Elmans parents Mr and Mrs Edward St Martin of Washington Street in this community.

Harold B. MacElman, Jr Carolyn St. Martin Office Drive

Fenns Drive to New York for Princeton Dartmouth Game

Mr. and Mrs Converse G Fenn of 1023 High Street left Friday morning by car for New York City They attended the Princeton Dartmouth game Saturday afternoon.

Converse G. Fenn High Street New York City Dartmouth

Family Dinner in North Bath Marked by Guests

Mr and Mrs James A Gillies Sr hosted a Thanksgiving Day dinner at their North Bath home with Archie home from Hebron Academy and Bruce from Choate School Conn Also present were Mr and Mrs Joseph Mellen of New York City and Professor and Mrs Victor Paquet with Cynthia and Mrs Mabel Paquet of Burlington Vt arriving November 21 to spend the holiday weekend at their Russell Street residence.

James A. Gillies North Bath Archie Hebron Academy Bruce Choate School Conn Fat Joseph Mellen Newark City Victor Paquet Cynthia Mabel Paquet Burlington, Vt Bath Russell Street

Thanksgiving Guests From Lincoln Street Gather at Thaxter Home

Miss Anne Kimball of Lincoln Street visited Thanksgiving with cousin Mrs Langdon T Thaxter and Dr Thaxter Cumberland Foreside. Also present were Milton S Kimball of Berland Foreside and his wife. Mr and Mrs William Mathes of Burton Vermont and daughter. Arthur Sweeney of South Freeport. Mrs Dalton Haley of Lisbon Falls with her son and his wife Mr and Mrs Donald S Haley of Washington Street.

Anne Kimball Lincoln Street Langdon T. Thaxter Thaxter Cumberland Thaxter Milton S. Kimball Berland Illiam Maihes Buron Arthur Sweeney South Freeport Dalton Haley Lisbon Falls Donald S. Haley Washington Street

Mitchells Host Thanksgiving Family Party at High Street

Mr and Mrs John Mitchell entertained a family gathering at 700 High Street for Thanksgiving with guests including Mr and Mrs George Oliver and their sons Roger and Willard and Willards daughters Gayle and Dixie Also present was their relative Everett Mitchell a 3-c U S N aboard the oe Ever ett Mitchell.

George Oliver Roger Willard Gayle Dixie John Mitchell High Street Oe Everett Mitchell

Dartmouth Student Everett Parker Leaves For New Jersey Trip

Everett Parker, a Dartmouth College student, left Thursday evening for Haddonfield New Jersey after passing John Parker of Summer Street. He attended the Dartmouth Princeton football game Saturday and was joined by his sister Virginia Parker a Hood College student. The pair stayed with Gov. Alfred Driscoll and Mrs. Driscoll in Haddonfield, while Betty Anderson of Boston visited her parents on Green Street.

Everett Parker Haddonfield N. J John Parker Summerstreet Everett Dartmouth College Dartmouth Princeton Virginia Parker Hood College Frederick

Thanksgiving Guests Include Daleys and Friends

Mr. and Mrs. Edward P. Daley hosted Thanksgiving by inviting their son and his wife Mr. and Mrs. Randall Daley, daughter Sandra, Miss Joan Gilmartin of Lewiston, Mr. and Mrs. James A. Clappison, Miss Mary Clappison, and Sidney Dudley.

Edward P. Daley Randall Daley Sandra Joan Gilmartin Lewiston James A. Clappison Mary Clappison Sidney Dudley

Thanksgiving Dinner At Hotel Eagle In Brunswick

Mrs. Oliver Moses hosted a Thanksgiving dinner Thursday at Hotel Eagle in Brunswick. Guests included Miss Mary F. Gibbons, Mrs. Carroll Watson, and Mr. and Mrs. David Dickson.

Oliver Moses Hotel Eagle Brunswick Mary F. Gibbons Carroll Watson David Dickson

Twin Girls Celebrate Ninth Birthday with Thanksgiving Luncheon

Jean and Joan Clunie daughters of Mr and Mrs Robert Clunie of 142 Oak Street hosted a luncheon on November 21 for their ninth birthday. Guests included Edna Sinclair, Carol Haynes, Louise Leres, and Bette Ann Aikenhead. table showcased Thanksgiving decor and iced treats with candy turkeys and a large birthday cake.

Jean Joan Clunie Robert Clunie Oak Street Edna Sinclair Carol Haynes Louise Leeres Bette Ann Aikenead

Dinner Party Given by Mr and Mrs Edward C Johnston

Mr and Mrs Edward C Johnston hosted a Thanksgiving Day dinner at 45 Academy Street with guests Mr and Mrs John Sampson, Mr and Mrs Edward M Butterfield, Andrew Butterfield and Charles Johnson.

Edward C. Johnson Academy Street John Sampson Edward M. Butterfield Andrew Butterfield Charles Johnson

Miss Corinne Neilsen Guest at Thanksgiving at Sewall Home

Miss Corinne Neilsen of Denmark, an exchange student at Oak Grove Seminary in Vassalboro, was a Thanksgiving guest of former Governor and Mrs. Sumner Sewall. Sewall serves on the school exchange program committee, alongside Loyall F. Sewall, both former members of the American Ambulance Corps from World War I.

Corinne Neilsen Denmark Oak Grove Seminary Vassalboro Sumner Sewall Sewall American Ambulance Corps Loyall F. Sewall

STANCLIFFE HURST VISIT AND BETA KAPPA GAMMA EVENT

Christopher Stancliffe Hurst arrived Friday to pass the weekend with Mrs. Stancliffe Hurst and their son Russell, guests of Capt. and Mrs. Russell S. Hitchcock of Washington street. Mrs. Granville Colby spoke Saturday in Portland at the Beta Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma at Hotel Sherwood on American Teachers as Ambassadors of Friendship.

Christopher Stancliffe Hurst Stancliffe Hurst Russell Capt Russell S. Hitchcock Washington Street Granville Colby Portland Delta Kappa Gamma Hotel Sherwod Colby Eta Bath Alice Austin Kay Conley

Coutures Welcome Councilman Family After Thanksgiving

Councilman and Mrs Louis O Couture and their family returned home after spending Thanksgiving in Rockland as guests of Mr Couture's mother Mrs Margaret Knight. Mrs Knight also returned to spend the weekend with the Coutures.

Louis O. Couture Rockland Mr. Couture Margaret Knight

Thanksgiving Visit Of Gaudreau Family Extends Weekend

Master Edward L Gaudreau 3rd son of Mr and Mrs Edward L Gaudreau Jr of South Portland spent Thanksgiving with His grandparents Police Sgt and Mrs Edward L Gaudreau Sr of Upper Washington Street The family joined Saturday by his parents and three younger brothers Arthur Robert and David for a weekend and Sunday dinner party

Edward L. Gaudreau South Portland Upper Washington Street Arthur Robert David

Williams couple return from honeymoon to Vermont plans

Mr and Mrs Sewall Williams married October first in Englewood New Jersey have returned from their honeymoon in Honolulu and are visiting Mr and Mrs Arthur Sewall II before returning to Waitsfield Vermont to open Ullu Lodge soon.

Sewall Williams Englewood N. J Honolulu Mr. Williams Arthur Sewall Waitsfield Ullu Lodge

Raymond Reid Named Manager of Hotel Severin in Indianapolis

Raymond Reid son of Walter E. Reid of Georgetown has been appointed manager of the Hotel Severin in Indianapolis Indiana He began his hotel career in New York and later served as assistant manager at a prominent York Pennsylvania hotel for many years The Severin a modern 11 story hotel is near the city center and reflects his advancement though it is far from Maine.

Raymond Reid Walter E. Reid Georgetown Severin Indianapolis Ind New York Reid York Maine

Washington woman guest of granddaughter at Thanksgiving

Mrs. David N. Heald of Washington served as a Thanksgiving guest of her granddaughter Mrs. William E. Raynes and Mr Raynes of Cen y avenue.

David N. Heald Washington Ser William E. Raynes Raynes Ceny Avenue

Bath families gather for Thanksgiving dinner

Mr and Mrs John Atwood and their children Jackie and Janie of South Portland passed Thursday in Bath. The Atwood family attended a Thanksgiving dinner hosted by Mrs Atwood’s parents, Mr and Mrs Clarence Atwood of Washington Street. Present were Clarence Atwood and sons Buddy and Billy of Bath, and they visited Mrs Atwood’s uncle and Mr and Mrs Kerwin B Butcher of Washington Street before returning home.

John Atwood Jackie Janie South Portland Bath

Weekend Family Dinner Delights Colby Student’s Home Visit

Miss Doreen Willis a Colby College junior spent the holiday weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs Marshall L Willis at 248 Middle Street. Also hosting were Mr and Mrs Melvin Pratt at 53 Spring Street with a Thanksgiving dinner including Foster Pratt family Mary Martha Shirley Pratt Gloria David Dunton Douglas from Lisbon Falls and John Morrison of Randolph.

Doreen Willis Colby College Marshall L. Willis Middle Street Melvin Pratt Spring Street Foster Pratt Mary Martha Shirley E. Pratt Gloria David Albert W. Dunton Douglas Lisbon Falls John Morrison Randolph

Portland couple visits Merrill hosts for Thanksgiving

Mr and Mrs Moses P Arnold of Portland were Thanksgiving guests of Mr and Mrs Reuben Merrill of Winship street, sharing a holiday gathering.

Moses P. Arnold Portland Reuben Merrill Winship Street

Thanksgiving guests honored in Portland visit

Mr. and Mrs. Albion K. Parris of Portland returned home Friday morning after spending Thanksgiving with Mr. Parris' sister and brother-in-law Mr. and Mrs. D. LeRoy Lord Sr. of Upper Washington Street. Other guests were Mr. and Mrs. Kendall Lord of Topsham and Mr. and Mrs. Daniel L. Lord Jr. and son Richard of Bath.

Albion K. Parris Portland Parris D. LeRoy Lord Upper Washington Street Kendall Lord Topsham Daniel L. Lord, Jr Richard Bath

Thanksgiving Guests From Three Families In Maine

Mr and Mrs Albert Galloupe of Hallowell and Mr and Mrs Joseph Gagnon of Bath were Thanksgiving day guests of Mr and Mrs Frank Rittall of Arro wsic.

Albert Galloupe Hallowell Joseph Gagnon Bath Frank Rittall Arrowsic

Easter lily blooms at Morse High student home

Arthur W. Richardson 2nd of 452 Washington Street and his mother Mrs Zylpha Richardson observed a rare Easter lily on Thursday. The flower is a second bloom with six inch petals and another bud remains.

Arthur W. Richardson Washington Street Morse High Zylpha Richardson

Thanksgiving Dinner Guests Include Several Notables

Mr. and Mrs. C. P. Holbrook, Jr. hosted Thanksgiving day dinner with guests Miss Marguerite Kelley of Waterville, Frank Kelley of Hooksett, N H, and Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Willis of Bath with daughter Dor een Willis home from Colby College.

C. P. Holbrook, Jr Marguerite Kelley Waterville Frank Kelley Hooksett N. H Marshall Willis Bath Daughter Doreen Willis Colby College

Wood son of local couple spends holiday weekend with family

Charles T. Wood son of Mr and Mrs Charles T Wood 17 Cato avenue and a Bentley School of Accounting and Finance student passed the holiday weekend with his parents Mr Wood is also a part time employee of the Travelers Insurance Co of Boston.

Charles T. Wood Cato Avenue Bentley School of Accounting and Finance Mr. Wood The Travelers Insurance Co Boston

Frederick G Merchant Passes Away

Frederick G. Merchant of Camden died near Thanksgiving. He was known as Fred Merchant and resided at 40 Meadow Way.

Navy men return home from Virginia Beach visit

Arthur Johanson and George H. Powers stationed at Virginia Beach with the U S Navy returned Sunday after several days at home. Arthur is the son of Mrs. Charles F. Johanson and George is the son of Mr. and Mrs. George A. Powers of Robin Hood.

Arthur Johanson George H. Powers Virginia Beach U. S. Navy Arthur Charles F. Johanson Western Avenue George George A. Powers Robinhood

Louis M. Silverman Returns Home From Memorial Hospital

Louis M. Silverman goes back to his Oak street residence after several weeks as a hospital inpatient at Memorial Hospital.

Louis M. Silverman Oak Street Memorial Hospital

Mrs Hazel Cook and Becky Jane Return Home From Visit

Mrs. Hazel Cook and daughter Becky Jane return to Bridgton after a stay with Mrs. Cook's parents Mr and Mrs Linwood C Feere of Phippsburg. Charles Burden a Yale freshman is spending vacation with Alexander A Burden of 951 Middle Street.

Hazel Cook Becky Jane Bridgton Charles Burden Yale Mrs Alexander A. Burden Middle Street

Powers Brother Home For Thanksgiving Return

Henry Powers returned to Castine Maritime Academy Saturday after Thanksgiving with his parents Mr and Mrs H Martin Powers of 1540 Washington Street His brother Robert stationed with the U S Army at Fort Devens Mass also home for Thanksgiving Day.

Henry Powers Castine Maritime Academy H. Martin Powers Washington Street Robert U.S. Army Fort Devens Mass

Tukey visits parents. Colby freshman plans Bath hospital stay

Me Tukey spends several days with Mr and Mrs Egbert O Tukey of 1060 High Street. He is a freshman at Colby College in Waterville. Miss Roberta Ames, daughter of Mr and Mrs George Ames of North Woolwich, is a patient at Bath Memorial Hospital.

Tukey Egbert O. Tukey High Street Colby College Waterville Roberta Ames George Ames North Woolwich Bath Memorial Hospital

Thanksgiving Guests From Chestnut Street Visit Portland

Henry Biggins of Chestnut street spent Thanksgiving in Portland as a guest of his cousins Attorney and Mrs Edward Newman and Mr and Mrs John Kelliher. The Kelliheres hosted a family dinner with Mr Biggins cousin Annie Biggins of Malden in attendance.

Henry Biggins Chestnut Street Portland Edward Newman John Kelliher Kelliher Mr. Biggin Annie Biggins Malden

Street named in honor of Henderson and Stancliffe Hurst

Out of town guests attended the ceremony as residents and relatives gathered for the dedication oncoln street in honor of Mrs. Melvin Henderson and Mrs. Christopher Stancliffe Hurst. Local and visiting family members joined in pouring and serving duties during the event.

Coln Street Melvin Henderson Christopher Stancliffe Hurst Henderson Edward Curtis Rochester N. Y Fenno Hoffman Burlington Vermont Beatrice Lalamiere Boston Lloyd Gallup Groton Conn Herbert Pierce William P. Hill Bart O'Donnell Thornton Henderson Warren Hawley, Jr Mary Beesom

Maine students home on vacation amid family notice

Perleston L. Jr and Edwin H. Pert, students at the University of Maine, were home on vacation with their parents Mr and Mrs Perleston L Pert of 995 Middle Street.

Perleston L., Jr Edwin H. Pert University of Maine Perleston L. Pert Middle Street

Thanksgiving Guests Gather Across Families in Union and Freeport

Mrs Elnora Oliver of Union street travels to Boston for the winter. Mr and Mrs Keith MacLuer and sons David James and John of Washington street join Thanksgiving at Mr MacLuer’s parents Mr and Mrs George MacLuer of Freeport. Also present their daughter Mrs LeRoy Smith and son Leigh, also of Freeport.

Elnora Oliver Union Street Boston Keith MacLuer David James John Washington Street MacLuer George c Luer Freeport LeRoy Smith Leigh

Family Ties Report From Middle Street

Mr and Mrs Wilfred W Chaney of Middle Street are referenced with their daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs Ralph Crooker of High, indicating a family linkage described in local notices.

Wilfred W. Chaney Middle Street Ralph Crooker High Street

Thanksgiving visitors honor Mrs. Cornish kin in Auburn and Bath

Mrs. Harry E. Cornish and granddaughter Janice Perham of Weeks street visited Thanksgiving with Mrs. Lionel White and Mr. White of Auburn. Other visitors included Mr. and Mrs. Harry L. Cornish and their children William and Stephanie of Corliss street Bath.

Harry E. Cornish Janice Perham Weeks Street

Kittery Point Family Guests Extend Thanksgiving Visit

Mr and Mrs Clark Matthews and daughters Margo and Sue of Kittery Point were Thanksgiving guests of Mr and Mrs Wendell Snowdeal of 74 Denny Road. The Misses Margo and Sue remained for a weekend visit.

Clark Matthews Margo Sue Kittery Point Wendell Snowdeal Denny Road

Mrs. Ralph Reynolds Improves Using Crutches

Sagadahoc Ferry resident Mrs. Ralph Reynolds, principal of the Sagadahoe Ferry school, is recovering at home with crutches after a fall that injured her leg. She spent time at Memorial hospital. Visitors this week include Miss Belle Heald, Miss Dorothy Stuart, and Mrs. Maude Thayer of Georgetown.

Ralph Reynolds Sagadahot Ferry Memorial Hospital Belle Heald Dorothy Stuart Maude Thayer Georgetown Reynolds Sagadahoe, Ferry School

Richard J Carver Improves After Ladder Fall

Richard J Carver of 4 Heath Lane is improving at Bath Memorial Hospital two weeks after suffering a broken back when he fell from a ladder.

Richard J. Carver Heathlane Bath Memorial Hospital

Sawyer Couple Visits Colby Friends in Castine

Mr and Mrs Mark Sawyer of North Castine visit Mr and Mrs Wesley Simpson of Fisher Court for a short stay. Mr Sawyer attends Colby College and spends recess with his wife. The couple recently married.

Mark Sawyer North Castine Wesley Simpson Fisher Court Sawyer Colby College

Lardy Couple Return From Bath Visit

Mr and Mrs W J Lardy of Woodsville New Hampshire returned home Friday after a two day visit in Bath as guests of Mrs Lucy Desmond of Oak Street.

W. J. Lardy Woodsville N. H Bath Lucy Desmond Oak Street

Miss Camilla Costain visits family amid Regis College plans

Miss Camilla Jane Costain daughter of Mr and Mrs George T Costain of 47 Granite Street spent the weekend with her parents. The Regis College Weston Massachusetts student will resume studies Monday at the college.

Camilla Jane Costain George T. Costain Granite Street Regis College Weston Mass

Miss June Gill Enjoys Thanksgiving With Gill Family

Miss June Gill a student at Gorham State Teachers college is spending the Thanksgiving vacation with her parents Mr and Mrs Christopher Gill of Bailey.

June Gill Gorham State Teachers College Christopher Gill Bailey Street

Family visits during holiday weekend

Mr and Mrs Philip Paiement and daughter Jane of Philadelphia spent the holiday weekend with Mrs Paiement’s mother Mrs Rena Cushing at 131 Dummer Street and with Mr and Mrs Edward Paiement of Brunswick.

Philip Paiement Jane Philadelphia

Dinner Party Honored By Mrs Desmond At Oak Street Home

Mrs Albert E Desmond of 173 Oak Street entertained with a dinner party attended by Chief Petty Officer Jere W Desmond USN Mrs Desmond and their three daughters Kathy Judy and Mary of Warwick Rhode Island Mr and Mrs W J Lardy of Woodsville New Hampshire and Mr and Mrs Joseph Desmond Saundra and Albert of Bath The guests included multiple Desmond family members and relatives from nearby towns.

Albert E. Desmond Oak Street Jere W. Desmond USN Desmond Kathy Judy Mary Warwick R. I W. J. Lardy Woodsville N. H Joseph Desmond Saundra Albert Bath

Bath Iron Works man to spend vacation in Princeton

Merle Niles of the drawing room at Bath Iron Works will take his second week of vacation in Princeton New Jersey with his brother and wife Mr and Mrs Winfield Niles.

Merle Niles Bath Iron Works Princeton N. J Winfield Niles

Dole Family Thanksgiving Visit in Cambridge

Rev and Mrs Louis A Dole of Middle Street celebrated Thanksgiving in Cambridge with their daughter and her husband Mr and Mrs William Woofenden. Also present were son George a Yale student and daughter Gertrude employed at Babson Institute in South Framingham Mass.

Louis A. Dole Middle Street Cambridge William Woofenden Doles George Yale Gertrude Babson Institute South Framingham Mass

Unclear Family Gathering Noted in Bath Community

Portions of a Bath family gathering are described with attendees including Mrs Albert Denaco, Mr Denaco and children Marilyn and David, Prason, Leroy Stover and family, Patricine James, Ronald, Roscoe Greig and Fred Nathaniel of Bath, Mrs George Co Wright, Sgt Wright, Beorne Carter Jr. of Brook N Y, and Aunt Sadie Garcelon of Bath.

Albert Denaco Denaco Marilyn David Prason Leroy Stover Stover Patricine James Ronald Roscoe Greig Fred Nathaniel All Bath George Co. Wright Sgt. Wright San Beorne Carter, Jr Brook N. Y Sadie Garcelon

Mrs. Thompson Visits Friend in Maine Recalled as Miss Gertrude Gilman

Mrs. Harry Thompson of Brewer returns home after a three week visit with her girlhood friend Mrs. Merle Niles of Middle Street. The Bath native is remembered as Miss Gertrude Gilman.

Harry . Thompson Brewer Merle Niles Middle Street Thompson Bath Gertrude Gilman

Dunton and Family Visit Five Islands Over Weekend

Mr and Mrs Harold E Dunton and family spent the holiday weekend with Mrs Duntons parents Mr and Mrs Ransome Sawyer at Five Islands. Dunton, formerly a Bathman and Morse graduate, has worked at the Portsmouth Navy Yard for some time. Mrs Edith M Dunton of Old Brunswick Road also joined the Sawyers for the weekend.

Harold E. Dunton

Gorham State Teachers College students return from Thanksgiving visits

Miss Gloria Wilson and Miss Jane Niles with companions return to Gorham State Teachers College after Thanksgiving weekend at home. Open house hosted by Miss Niles featured classmates from several colleges. Mrs Beatrice Lalumiere spends the holiday weekend with her parents in Green Street while continuing interior decorating studies in Boston.

Jane Niles State Teachers College Beatrice Lalumiere M. L. Doble Green Street Mrs. Lalumiere Boston

Colby Junior Barbara Hartsgrove Returns Home

Miss Barbara Hartsgrove a junior at Colby returned to aterville Sunday afternoon after spending Thanksgiving week with Mrs. George Hartsgrove at 75 Western Avenue.

Barbara Hartsgrove Colby Aterville George Hartsgrove Western Avenue

Mrs Butterfield Returns Home From Bay Side Visit

Mrs Andrew Butterfield of Washington Street returned Sunday from Bay Side Long Island New York where she had stayed two weeks with her daughter and husband Mr and Mrs Albert Coombs and children.

Andrew Butterfield Washington Street Bayside L. I N. Y Albert Coombs

Thanksgiving Guests Include Davis Family and Friends

Mrs. Carroll Davis of Bowery Street hosted Thanksgiving guests including Mr and Mrs Horace A Lovell and their child from Brunswick and Mrs Davis mother Mrs Catharine O Hara of Bath.

Carroll Davis Bowery Street Horace A. Lovell Brunswick Davis Catharine O'Hara Bath

Morse Jr. Returns to Providence After Thanksgiving Visit

Horace G Morse Jr student at Bryant School of Business Administration returned Friday to Providence Rhode Island after spending Thanksgiving with his parents Mr and Mrs Horace G Morse at 19 Oak Street He resumes studies at Bryant School of Business Administration.

Horace G. Morse, Jr Providence R. I Bryant School of Business Adinistration Horace G. Morse Oak Street

Soldier Fontaine Reunites With Family Before Fort Revereean

Pvt Frank E Fontaine U S S ay left for Fort Revereean after visiting his parents Mr and Mrs Theodore Watson at 722 Washington Street He was wounded near Chernong north of the 38th parallel and is now recovering from an abdominal wound He will enter a baker's school His parents accompanied him to Portland for the trip in Thanksgiving week

Frank E. Fontaine U. 8 S. Ay Fort Revereean Theodore V. Watson Washington Street Fontaine Chernong 38Th Parallel Portland

Mrs Stilphen Returns Home After Weekend With Grandson

Mrs. Alice Stilphen returned to her home at 655 Middle Street after spending the weekend with her grandson, Philip Lane of Boston.

Alice Stilphen Middle Street Philip Lane Boston

Carlton Family Visits Stott Parents In Troy

Dr and Mrs E Bradley Carlton and daughter Judy of Troy New York have returned home after visiting Mrs Carlton's parents Dr and Mrs Ardenne A Stott on Park street Their son Ardenne will stay longer with the Stotts Mrs Russell S Hitchcock entertained the Monday contract club at luncheon on Washington street.

E. Bradley Carlton Judy Troy N. Y Russell S. Hitchcock Washington Street

Mrs Sewall Returns Home From Maine General Hospital

Mrs Mark W Sewall of Washington Street was a patient at the Maine General Hospital in Portland and has returned home after a stay ending on a Sunday.

Mark W. Sewall Washington Street Maine General Hosital Portland

Greenblatt siblings spend holiday weekend with Maine roots

Miss Riva C. Greenblatt and her brother Owen L. Greenblatt visited their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Solomon K. Greenblatt, at 233 Washington Street over the holiday weekend. Riva teaches at Woodland. Owen is a University of Maine freshman. They both returned Sunday.

Riva C. Greenblatt Owen L. Greenblatt Solomon K. Greenblatt Washington Street Miss Greenblatt Woodland University of Maine

Allard Guests Visit Mrs McElroy in Mechanic Falls

Mr and Mrs Elmer Allard of Mechanic Falls spent Sunday with Mrs Samuel McElroy at 29 High Street, visiting his mother in law during the weekend.

Elmer Allard Mechanic Falls Samuel McElroy High Street

Mrs Faith McKay Visits York From Washington Street

Mrs Faith McKay of Washington street spent the weekend in York as a guest of her daughter and son in law Mrs Arthur B Moore and Mr Arthur B Moore.

Faith McKay Washington Street York Arthur B. Moore

Maine Masque Cast Changes at Little Theatre

In Cronoick Haskell leaves organ duties to focus on acting for Jenny Kie in Maine Masque at the Little Theatre of Maine. Barbara Hart of Bath will provide music next play. Mrs Ralph Wright of Dummer Street is hospitalized after surgery at Maine General Hospital. Cpl Arden Coulter returns to Fort Hancock after furlough and eight week field wireman course at Fort Dix. plans to reenlist for six years.

Maine Jenny Kie Little Theatre Eae of Maine Cronoick Haskell Haskell Barbara Hart Bath Eugene C. Hart Granite Street Cpl Arden Coulter Fort Hancock N. J Vonia Coulter Nedra Coulter Farrin Street Cpl. Coulter Fort Dix

Thanksgiving hunting visit from Army pair in Maine

Mr and Mrs Eugene Des mond of Lincoln street hosted Thanksgiving with daughter and husband Mr and Mrs Franklin E Kane in North Abbirngton Massachusetts. Second Lieut Philip J Ames at Army Signal School Fort Monmouth New Jersey spent the weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs Orris Ames Cherry street, joined by classmates Second Lieut Lee Halthausen New Jersey and Second Lieut Edward Benner West Virginia. Halthausen shot a doe in Wiscasset on Thanksgiving day, his first. They returned to New Jersey Sunday evening.

Eugene Desmond Lincoln Street Franklin E. Kane North Abbirngton Mass Philip J. Ames Army Signal School Fort Monmouth N. J Orris Ames Cherry Street Lee Halthausen New Jersey Edward Benner West Virginia Maine Halthausen Wiscasset

Students return to Gorham state teachers college after break

Miss Patricia Ames resumes studies at Gorham State Teachers College on Monday morning after weekend visit from her parents Orris and Ada Ames of Cherry Street. She is a sophomore. Miss Beverly Curran, Worcester Junior College employee, left Sunday after Thanksgiving recess with her parents Ambrose and Mary Curran of Blind Crossing. Her guest over the weekend was Roland Lussier of Worcester.

Patricia Ames Gorham State Teachers College Orris Ames Cherry Street Beverly Curran Worcester Junior College Worcester Mass Ambrose M. Curran Blind Crossing Roland Lussier

Brady family leaves Watertown after Thanksgiving visit

Mr and Mrs Joseph Brady and daughter Marylee of Watertown Massachusetts left Saturday following Thanksgiving with Mr Grady s mother Mrs Edmund Robinson at 27 Cobb Road

Joseph Brady Marylee Watertown Mass Grady Edmund Robinson Cobb Road

Mrs Gratz Jacksonesque Family Thanksgiving in Brunswick

Mrs N Gratz Jackson of Shaw street spent the weekend in Brunswick with her son and his wife Mr and Mrs H Laton Jackson of Cumberland street Also at the family dinner Thanksgiving were two Jackson daughters Miss Barbara of the University of Maine and Miss Peggy employed in Portland.

Shookers Return From Boston Thanksgiving Visit

Mr and Mrs Abraham Shooker of Elm street returned from a weekend trip to Boston where they were joined by Mr Shookers sister who traveled from Ohio to celebrate Thanksgiving.

Abraham Shooker Elm Street Boston Mr Shooker Ohio

Miss Whitney Resumes Studies After Thanksgiving Visit

Miss Virginia Whitney left Sunday afternoon to resume studies at Becker Junior College after Thanksgiving week with her parents Mr and Mrs Albert Whitney of Center Street. She was recently inducted into Sigma Tau Upsilon at a banquet at the Sheraton Hotel in Worcester Massachusetts. Mr and Mrs Frederick Andrews and daughter Julie of Bangor were weekend guests of Mr Andrews parents Mr and Mrs Edwin R Andrews of 981 High Street.

Virginia Whitney Becker Junior College Albert Whitney Center Street Whitney Sigma Tau Upsilon Sheraton Hotel Worcester Mass Frederick Andrews Julie Bangor Mr. Andrews Edwin R. Andrews 981 High Street

Appleton Family Leaves Center Street Visit for Springfield

Mr and Mrs Julius H Appleton and son Allen have finished a visit with Mrs Edmund P Briggs at 158 Center Street and returned today to their home in Springfield Massachusetts.

Julius H. Appleton Son Allen

Drake Return Home After Holiday Visit

Frederick E Drake returns to his Grove street home from Framingham Massachusetts where he spent Christmas with Mrs Drakes family. Mrs Drake and the children stayed longer for an extended visit.

Frederick E. Drake Grove Street Framingham Mass

Robert Philbrick Returns to Boston University Family Visit

Robert Philbrick returned to Boston University Sunday after spending the holiday and weekend with his wife and family at the home of her parents, Mr and Mrs James Callan of 205 North.

Robert Philbrick Boston University James Callan North Street

Genesta Chapter OES Invited to Maine Grand Event

Genesta Chapter OES and secretary Mae Ward receive an invitation from Mt. Olivet Chapter Lewiston to attend a Dec 4 meeting at Masonic Hall in Bath. The event honors Mrs. Bessie A Frankegakis associate grand conductress of Maine GCOES.

Genesta O.E.S Mae Ward Bessie A. Frankegakis O.E.S. of Maine Mt. Olivet Lewiston Bath Masonic Hall

Oak Leaf anes investiture at mothers tea event

Girls from Oak Leaf unit held an investiture and mothers tea at the community meeting room Monday afternoon. They formed a horse shoe, sang Hello to the mothers, presented pins to the event receiver and leader Mrs Nero, and eleven girls pledged as assistants. Leader Mrs John Ole led the Promise song and the folk tune Sandy Land. Brownies poured tea while Brownies served punch, cookies and cake.

Mra. Nero Johh Ole Sandy Land Hush Cleveland

Bluebird Brownies Meet at Corliss Street Baptist

The Bluebird Brownies group met Monday afternoon at the Corliss Street Baptist Church vestry. Dues and attendance were taken, the Brownie Promise and Smile Cone led, and two table activities produced gum drop turkey favors for the Ladies Home for Thanksgiving. A song rehearsal with gestures preceded games, with reminders to bring shoe boxes and photos for peep boxes.

Bluebird Brownies Othe Corliss Street Can Farrell Vinal King Emily McMann Martha Pratt Juliet Low Judith Libbey Sharon Staples tak-Son kssThang

Girl Scout Calendars Arrive at Mrs Ernest’s Home

Mrs Ernest announces Girl Scout calendars arriving at her home on November 29. Orders will be available for pickup by all pen.

Ernest Ir

Troop 52 Highlights At Mitch School Event

Last week Troop 52 organized a small gathering at Mitch School featuring a first side de choir performance and a brief demonstration.

Mitch School

Elks Hold Maine West Official Visit in Lewiston

Edward J McMann Jesse W Allen and Harry W Thebeau of Bathlodge of Elks joined Edward R Twomey district deputy during an official visit to Lewiston Monday evening More than 200 attendees included C Dwight Stevens grand esteemed loyal officer of Portland third highest Grend lodge rank and other dignitaries

Edward J. McMann Jesse W. Allen Harry W. Thebeau Bathlodge of Elks Edward R. Twomey Maine West Elks Lewiston C. Dwight Stevens Ont Portland Grend Lodge

Soldier Stanley Hanscom returns from furlough to Fort Hancock

Corporal Stanley Hanscom of the United States Army reports back to Fort Hancock New Jersey after a ten day leave spent with his parents Mr and Mrs Rowland Hanscom at 7 Meadow Way The homecoming confirms his safe return from leave and duty assignment details.

Cpl Stanley Hanscom USA Fort Hancock N. J Rowland Hanscom Meadow Way

Shirley Ann Clark Enters University of om

A freshman student Shirley Ann Clark arrives at University of om as she celebrates her entry with her parents, Mrs Clark of 116 Oak.

Shirley Ann .Clark University of Om Clark

Bath man in hospital after Saturday illness

Fred P. Shaw of 18 Green Street lies in Bath Memorial Hospital after an ill turn Saturday night. His condition Monday morning shows improvement.

Fred P. Shaw Green Street Bath Memorial Hospital

Bertram Family Welcomes Son Harold Cutting Bertrand

Mr and Mrs Francis Bert rand of 27 Oliver Street announce the birth of a son Saturday at Bath Memorial Hospital weighing eight pounds five ounces. The baby is named Harold Cutting Bertrand. Miss Marjory Whitehurst visiting her mother at 30 Garden returned to Maine General.

Francis Bertrand Oliver Street Saturd Bath Memorial Hospital Harold Cutting Bertrand Marjory Whitehur Son Whitehurst Maine Atalaoe

Miss Ada Greenblatt on Two Weeks Vacation Substitution

Miss Ada Greenblatt in the office of Roger D. Skillings is on a two weeks vacation. Miss Elsie Trott takes her place as substitute during this period.

Ada Greenblatt Roger D. Skillings Elsie Trott

Fitchburg Educator Returns After Family Visit

Mr and Mrs Stephen Wood bury and son Teddy of Fitchburg Massachusetts left Sunday for home following a brief visit with Mrs Woodburys mother Mrs Edward B Smith of Middle street Mr Woodbury is assistant principal of Fitchburg High school.

Stephen Woodbury Teddy Fitchburg Mass

Valley road hosts Johnsons with Tenney and Nickersom guests

Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Johnson of Valley road welcomed Sunday visitors including Mr. and Mrs. Charles Tenney of Lewiston Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Tenney and Mr. and Mrs. John Tenney of Hampden and Mrs. Lloyd Nickersom with her three children Kenneth Katherine and Emery of Sears for an afternoon gathering.

Arthur Johnson Valley Road Charles ‘Tenney Lewiston Herbert Tenney John Tenney Hampden Lloyd Nickersom Kenneth Katherine Emery Searsport

Tenderfoot Investiture Ceremony At Boy Scout Troop

Troop committee chairmen William Hanson presents first aid technique with Red Cross instructor aid as Wayne Fuller Jr Ken Nate David McLuer and Donald Thayer are inducted as tenderfoots. This week’s meeting features a treasure hunt with prize equipment for the winning patrol.

William Hanson Red Cross Wayne Fuller Ken Nate David McLuer Donald Thayer Toeirns Mae An Iye

Wise Owl Troop 3 Meeting at Hyde Park Hall

Wise Owl Troop 3 met November 14 at Hyde Park Community Hall led by Mrs. Lewis Carter. Dues and registrations were collected. Seven girls attended and badges were discussed. The session closed with the Good Night Circle.

Wise Owl Troop Hyde Park Lewis Carter

Peter Pan Brownies Invest Six New Members

Troop 11 met at Grace Episcopal parish house for an investiture ceremony around a fairy pool mirror scene. Six new Brownies recited the Promise and received pins as others sang Hello and Good Night songs, with Nancy Bruce and Edna Sinclair among attendees.

Peter Pan Brownies Grace Episcopal Church Nancy Bruce Edna Sinclair Joan Clunie Janice Card Eleanor Fenn E Troop

Bath Soldier Reaches Pusan Korea Safe After Roving Posts

Mrs. William Savage of Dummer Street reports her son Pfc. Donald W. Savage has arrived safely in Pusan Korea. He left Bath with the National Guard in August 50 and was stationed at Fort Dix before a Seattle transfer. He asks Bath friends to mail letters to his APO San Francisco address.

William Savage Dummerstreet Donald W. Savage Punsan Korea Bath National Guard Fort Dix Seattle Wash APO c/o San Francisco Cal

Mrs. Val Ringer Visits Needham Relatives for Thanksgiving

Mrs Val Ringer and her daughters Martha Lee and Sue of 24 Green Street returned home Monday after spending Thanksgiving with Mr Ringer’s parents Dr and Mrs C Weston Ringer in Needham Massachusetts.

Val Ringer Martha Lee Sue Green Street Ringer C. Weston Ringer Needham Mass

Barbara Cook Returns From Holiday Visit In City

Miss Barbara Cook a first year student at the Child Education Foundation New York City returned after spending the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs John F Cooke of Middle street The report notes her brother John F Jr employed in Philadelphia Pa with Burpee Seed Co also spent the weekend at home before resuming work

Barbara Cook Child Education Foundation New York City John F. Cooke Middle Street John F., Jr Philadelphia Burpee Seed Co

Audrey Hill Returns to Maine Hospital Duties

Miss Audrey Hill resumed duties at the Maine State Hospital in Augusta Monday after spending the weekend with her parents Mr. and Mrs. W Dayton Hill of Washington Street.

Audrey Hill Maine State Hospital Augusta W. Dayton Hill Washington Street

Portland Army Wife Receives Surgery News from Maine General

Mrs Richard Kingsbury nee Beverly A Smith daughter of Mr and Mrs Ernest Smith Arrowsie is a patient at Maine General Hospital Portland where on Monday she submitted to surgery Her husband is serving with the U S Army stationed in Germany She would like mail addressed to Pavilion Room 301 Maine General Hospital Portland Her mother remains in Portland during hospitalization

Richard Kingsbury Beverly A. Smith Ernest Smith Arrowsie Maine General Hospital Portland U. S. Army Germany Pavilion Room

Mrs Gibbons and Mrs Deering Visit Boston

Mrs Thomas S Gibbons and Mrs Harry G Deering of Washington street are spending a few days in Boston during a social visit and sightseeing trip.

Thomas S. Gibbons Harry G. Deering Washington Street Boston

Hart Anniversary Dinner Highlights And Guests

Mr and Mrs Harold Hart of 88 Denny road hosted a Thanksgiving dinner with guests including Mr and Mrs Elmer Joyce and son Cedric of Camden and Mr and Mrs Burton Bickmore and daughter Rebecca of Rockland. The couple celebrated their 39th wedding anniversary with a chrysanthemum bouquet. Mrs Nellie Hunt of Bangor, formerly Bath, spent November in Gardiner with her brother and wife Percy Hodgkins. Mr and Mrs Hodgkins and Mrs Hunt and husband attended Mrs Hesters Wilson Sebasco day.

Harold Hart Denny Road Elmer Joyce Cedric Camden Burton Bickmore Rebecca Rockland Hart Nellie Hunt Bangor Bath Gardiner Percy Hodgkins

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James A. Bimashington Misser Mr. and Frederick G. Merchant Fred Merchant Meadowway Gloria Wilson Roland D. McIntosh Ralph Wright Dummer Street OAK Leaf Brownies Girl Scout Jesse Ridley Manchester Ridley Edward Hunt Peter Pan
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