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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 19, 1950

Page

2

Society and Clubs News Details Visits and Education Plans

Mr and Mrs R Clinton McFadden and daughter Georgian a visited Winchester Massachusetts with relatives and Miss McFadden enrolled in Regis Colleges entering class of 1951. Sally Bell of Auburn stays with relatives in Richardson street. Mrs Robert Jameson of Antrim NH visited daughter Mrs Marie I Preston. Mrs Preston hosted at Small Point then to Pennington street. Mrs Harry Walker of Brunswick is a Memorial hospital patient.

R. Clinton McFadden Georgianna North Street Sally Bell Auburn Mrs Eugene Sprague Richardson Street Robert Jameson Antrim N.H Marie I. Preston Preston Small Point Katharine Whitney Inpenington. Street Harry Walker Brunswick The Memorial Hospital

Local Social News Highlights Bath Area Dances and Weddings

Bushey celebrates second birthday at aunt Rol and Hanscom Meadowway home with gifts and cake. Several Bath residents attend visits and vacations. Hinckley and Hart enlist in U S Army Corps of Engineers. Barbara Reardon visits Joan Bennett. Duprey returns from Bath to Utica for his mother’s surgery. Wedding announced in New York City between Parthcia Leighton Wilkins and Oscar Sewall of Dublin New Hampshire. Sumner Sewall and son Nicholas return from Small Point Beach to Washington Street home.

Bushey Elizabeth Bushey Roland Hanscom Meadowway Little Peggy Barbara Reardon Rye Beach N.H Joan Bennett Court Street New York City Parthcia Leighton Wilkins Carl Ehlermann Hugh Chisholm Leighton Ardsley N.Y Oscar Sewall Dublin Sewall Grosvenor Backus Washington, D.C Oscar T. Sewall Bath Sumner Sewall Nicholas Small Point Beach Washington Street

Auburn visitors join Bath family gathering

Mrs Archie L Seekins and daughter Judith of Auburn formerly Bath were Saturday guests of Mrs Seekins parents Mr and Mrs Carleton W Lowell of Middle Street Judith spent Friday night with her paternal grandparents Mr and Mrs Ralph Seekins of Washington Street.

Archie L. Seekins Judith Auburn Bath Seekins Carleton W. Lowell Middle Street Ralph Seekins Washington Street

Mrs Eva Marriner Visits PleasAntville Pair

Mrs Eva Marriner of Pleasantville New Jersey arrives for a visit with her daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs John M Conley Jr of Dummer Street during a family gathering at their home.

Eva Marriner Pleasantville, N. J John M. Conley, Jr Dummer Street

Mrs Louise Garth Returns to Sebasco After Cambridge Visit

Mrs Louise Garth returns to her Summer home at Sebasco after visiting Cambridge Massachusetts with her son and family.

Louise Garth Sebasco Cambridge Mass

Bath residents and families take extended travel and service notes

Mrs costello P Hall and daughter Mrs Edward V Reed of Sagadahoc Ferry returned from a two week auto trip to Cincinnati Ohio visiting Mrs Hall's granddaughter and husband Robert H Hall. In Newport they met Joseph C Hecht USN. They visited Warwick Neck lighthouse and traveled via Pennsylvania Turnpike. Reed returned to Bath National Bank.

Costello P. Hall Edward V. Reed Sagadahoc Ferry Cincinnati Ohio Edward Murphy Warwick Neck

Garden club leaders attend regional federation meeting

Mrs. Russell S. Hitchcock president of the Bath Garden club leads a group including Mrs. John Parker Mrs. Marie I Preston and Mrs. G Thomas Murphy formerly of Bath as they travel to Poland Spring for the semi annual State Garden Club Federation meeting now combined with the New England Regional Garden Club Federation meeting.

Russell S. Hitchcock Bath Garden Club John Parker Marie I. Preston G. Thomas Murphy Bethel Bath State Garden Club Federation New England

Mrs DePuy Visits Kin in Massachusetts and Maine

Mrs C S Depuy of Cambridge Massachusetts is visiting her brother H Walter Butler of 8 Maple Street. She spent Wednesday visiting her uncle Harry J Rich of West Bath.

C. S. DePuy Cambridge Mass H. Walter Butler Maple Street Harry J. Rich West Bath

Birth of Ronald Arthur Hersom in Memorial Hospital

Mr and Mrs Eugene F Hersom of 47 Chestnut Street welcomed a son named Ronald Arthur at Memorial hospital on Friday the 13th. The baby weighed seven pounds eight ounces. Mrs Hersom is the former Miss Marie Hart of Bath.

Eugene F., Hersom Chestnut Street Memorial Hospital Ronald Arthur

Winchester man returns to work after long leg injury

George A. McFadden of Winchester Massachusetts son of Roscoe P. and Mrs. McFadden of this city has been a patient at Baker Memorial hospital Boston for several weeks where he received treatment for a leg injury suffered more than a year ago. He resumed business Monday.

George A. McFadden Winchester Mass Roscoe P. McFadden Baker Memorial Hospital Boston

Mrs. Corwin Returns After Funeral Visit in Marblehead

Mrs. Arthur Corwin returns to Marblehead Massachusetts after attending the funeral of Hon. Henry C. Wright on Saturday and spending the weekend with her daughter and son-in-law Mr. and Mrs. Converse G Fenn of High street.

Arthur Corwin Marblehead Mass Converse G. Fenn High Street Corwin Henry C. Wright

Portland Guests Visit Bath and Arrowsic Locals

Mrs Langdon T Thaxter and Mrs Milton S Kimball of Portland visited Bath while Mrs Laura B Doten Miss Ellen Brooks Mrs C A Campbell and Mrs Sue Ellen Morgan of Portland were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Lawrence R Vail in Arrowsic.

Langdon T. Thaxter Milton S. Kimball Portland Bath Laura B. Doten Ellen Brooks C. A. Campbell Sue Ellen Morgan Lawrence R. Vaillin Arrowsic

Young Maine recruits enter U S Army and Air Force

Phillippe Grimard 19 and Clarence A. Cressey 19 enlist in the U S Air Force as Privates sworn Oct 10. Both report to Lackland AFB Texas. Grimard is son of William and Mrs. Grimard of 5 Federal street Morse High School graduate. George E. Robshaw 18 enlists in U S Army Infantry Recruit sworn Oct 10. to report to Fort Devens Massachusetts. son of Mr. and Mrs. William Robshaw of 92 Union street.

Charles L. Hinckley Richard F. Hart U. S. Army Corps of Engineers 1012Th Asu Fort Devens Mass Hart Ralph E. Hart Star Route 3 Bath Hinckley Morris G. Hinckley Georgetown Philippe Grimard Clarence A. Cressey U. S. Air Force Lackland Air Force Base San Antonio Tex Pvtern Scott P. Cressey West Bath Clara Cressey West Palm Beach Fla Morse High School Thomas U. S. Army Pvt. Grimard William Grimard Federal Street Morse High George E. Robshaw Union Street U.S. Army Infantry 1013Th ASU Robshaw William Robshaw

Miss Jeannine D. Bisson Visits Maine Family

Miss Jeannine D. Bisson of 648 High street is spending the weekend as a guest of her sister and brother in law Professor and Mrs Clifton Little at the University of Maine.

Jeannine D. Bisson High Street Clifton Little The University of Maine

Weekend Visitors From Maine Maritime Attend Cas tine

Midshipman John McPhee in his second year at Maine Maritime Academy Cas tine arrives Friday night to spend the weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs Howard S McPhee of 43 Dummer Street George Paisley of Bath a second year Castine student also visits Cas tine Mr and Mrs Arthur Mayo of High Street plan to leave this week for Clearwater Beach Florida to spend the winter They have in past years spent much time at St Petersburg Florida

John McPhee Maine Maritime Academy Castine Howard S. McPhee Dummer Street George Paisley Bath Arthur Mayo High Street Clearwater Beach Fla St. Petersburg Fila

Bath Hosts Visitors From Los Angeles and New Jersey

Mrs. Francis Brown of Los Angeles visits her Varnum relatives at 17 Bowman Street after attending her niece’s Portland wedding. Mrs. James J. Saul with Jimmie and Diana Lynn stays two months with Maur ice Greenlaw in West Bath while Chief Saul serves on the U S S Franklin D Roosevelt on a Caribbean shake-down cruise. Pfc and Mrs Raymond A Zeller of Roselle Park New Jersey honeymoon and call on Miss Jean Caton at 797 High Street in Bath.

Francis Brown Los Angeles Calif Bernard E. Varnum Bowman Street Brown Portland Bath James J. Saul Jimmie Diana Lynn Maurice Greenlaw West Bath Chief Saul U.S.S Franklin D. Roosevelt Caribbean Pfc Raymond A. Zeller Roselle Park N. J Jean Caton High Street

Newlyweds Plan Move to Williamsville After Wedding

Mr and Mrs Richard E Smith recently married left Thursday for their future home in Williamsville New York after staying with Mrs Ruth Small the bride’s mother Mrs Madelyn Small Granite Street Mrs Smith the former Ruth Small.

Richard E. Smith Williamsville N. Y

Shoaf couple on wedding trip visit relatives in Quebec

Mr and Mrs John H Shoaf of Washington DC after their Oct 7 wedding travel to Quebec and plan to spend several days with Ralph E Shoaf at 68 Denny road before returning. Out of town relatives joined funeral services for Hon Henry C Wright including Judge and Mrs Frank A Tirrell and ex Governor Percival P Baxter among others.

John H. Shoaf Washington, D.C Quebec Ralph E. Shoaf Denny Road Henry C. Wright Frank A. Tirrell Camden William A. Doe William A. Doe, Jr Boston Arthur Corwin Peterboro N. H Marblehead Mass Arthur Wright New York City A. M. MacMurray Damariscotta Wadleigh Drummond Percival P. Baxter Portland

Navy airman returns from Japan and welcomes son

Norman Clowes of Vassalboro, formerly of Bath, has come home after three years with the U S Army in Japan. He and Mrs Clowes greet the birth of their son. Morse High School was attended by Clowes during Bath years before marriage. Richard E Webber QM3 U S Navy is on a 20 day leave with his parents after returning from a Mediterranean cruise aboard the U S S O Hare.

Douglas O. Wirta Fort Dix N.J Pvt. Wirta Gertrude W. Hunter Arrowsie Morse High School Norman Clowes Vassalboro Bath U. S. Army Japan Clowes Mr. Clowes Richard E. Webber U. S. Navy Elbridge Webber Academy Street Webber Mediterranean U. S. S. O’hare

Audrey Hill Returns to State Hospital After Weekend Visit

Miss Audrey Hill of Augusta working at the State hospital has returned after spending the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs W Dayton Hill of Washington street in town.

Audrey Hill State Hospital Augusta W. Dayton Hill Washington Street

Reverend Sargent Attends Augusta Ministers Meeting

Rev Dr C Clifford Sargent attended the Augusta District meeting of the Maine Conference of the Methodist church on Monday.

C. Clifford Sargent Augusta Maine

Miss Alice Norris Returns From Two Week Vacation

Miss Alice Norris resumes duties at First National Bank on Monday after a two week vacation.

Alice Norris First National Bank

Mrs Brown Visits Relatives Before West Coast Return

Mrs W Benjamin Brown of Los Angeles visits relatives in Sunapee New Hampshire before heading to the West coast. She attended her niece's Portland wedding and earlier lived in Bath during World War II as secretary to her father at the Housing Authority office.

W. Benjamin Brown Los Angeles Calif Bernard Varnum Bowman Street Sunapee N. H West Coast Portland York Street Brown Frances Varnum The Housing Authority Bath

Jaquiths Return Home after Week with Cousins

Mr and Mrs Harry Jaquith return to Groton Connecticut after a week as guests of Mr and Mrs ee Jaquith in Lambert Ark and their hosts well as their hospitality noted.

Harry Jaquith Groton, Conn Mr. Jaquith Mrs Ee Jaquith Lambert Ark

Weekend campers traverse Franconia Notch in White Mountains

A group from Na of North Street spent the weekend in the White Mountains and stayed overnight as campers in Franconia Notch.

R. Clinton McFadden Georgianna North Street White Mountains Franconia Notch

Mrs Flavel Pierce and son Franklin sail to Canal Zone

Mrs Flavel Pierce and her son Franklin, who have spent the summer with Mrs Pierce’s sister Miss Sadie Coombs of Corliss Street, return to their home in Gamboa Canal Zone after boarding the S S Ancorn in New York on Wednesday.

Fisher and Clowes Guests of Williams Family

Mr and Mrs Alonzo G Fisher of Park Street were Sunday guests of Mrs Fisher's sister and husband Mr and Mrs Arthur Clowes and of her brother and wife Mr and Mrs Elliot O Williams of Vassalboro.

Alonzo G. Fisher Park Street

Mrs Minard Returns to Arlington After Island Visit

Mrs George C Minard returns to Arlington Massachusetts after a summer at Five Islands. She stayed several weeks with Miss Alice Norris of Weeks street and will visit her cousin Miss Katherine Hoover before heading to Florida for the winter.

George C. Minard Arlington Mass Five Islands Alice Norris Weeks Street Massachusetts Katherine Hoover Florida

Bath Housing Authority Chief Attends National Directors Convention

Bernard Varnum executive director will travel to Detroit for the National Directors Convention of the Housing Authority of the United States and return to Bath the following Saturday.

Bernard Varnum The Bath Housing Authority Detroit Housing Authority of the United States Bath

Mrs Dallaire Returns Home After Bath Weekend Visit

Mrs Henrietta Dallaire returns to Biddeford after spending the weekend in Bath with friends.

Henrietta Dallaire Biddeford Bath

Berlin kin host family dinner for Bartletts

Mrs. Ralph O. Burden and family visited Mrs. Burden’s cousins Mr. and Mrs. Harry Bartlett of Berlin New Hampshire who entertained a family dinner for their son and his bride Mr. and Mrs. Otis J. Bartlett of Berlin. Other guests included Mr. and Mrs. Archie L. Seekins and daughter Judith of Auburn former Bath residents.

Ralph O. Burden Barbara Ralph Oliver Street

Buck kin in Day's Ferry called by father's sudden death

Axford Buck of New York City arrives at the Buck homestead at Day's Ferry this weekend after the unexpected death of his father Samuel P. Buck.

Axford Buck New York City Buck Samuel P. Buck

Frances Clark Visits Family in Pemberton

Mrs Frances Clark employed at Pemberton ME Sd 5 arrived home Sunday to spend the week with her son and his wife Mr and Mrs David Clark at 1530 Washington street.

Frances Clark Pemberton, ME David Clark Washington Street

Mrs Molly Palmer Visits Bath Relatives in Massachusetts

Miss Molly Palmer of Boston, after months in Bath and vicinity, visits sister Mrs Marion Ledyard and nephew and niece Mr and Mrs James Led yard on Lincoln Street, as recorded in local society notes.

Molly Palmer Boston Bath Marion Ledyard James Ledyard Lincoln Street

Quinlans' Daughter Returns to State House Work

Miss Mary Ellen Quinlan returns to her work at the State House Monday morning after a weekend visit with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Everett Quinlan on Lincoln Street.

Mary Ellen Quinlan The State House Mrs Everett Quinlan Lincoln Street

Local Labor Changes Mentioned in Brunswick Notices

Mrs. George Hart of 1026 Middle Street entered the employ of Henry M. Bambeau, realtor, Brunswick, Monday. Mrs. Hart recently returned from Charleston, S C, where she spent several weeks with her husband, Lt. (j.g.) Hart. Mrs. Fannie Gass has returned to Bath following a visit with her sister, Mrs. Francis Cooke in Whitman, Mass., and is now with Mrs. Langdon T. Snipe of Green Street.

George Hart Middle Street Henry M. Bambeau Brunswick Hart Charleston S. C J.g.) Hart Fannie Gass Bath Francis Cooke Whitman, Mass Langdon T. Snipe Green Street

Local Notables Return and A City Manager’s Loss

Norman Marriner of Topsham resumes work at Bath Iron Works after vacation spent in Vassalboro with Mrs Marriner visiting her aunt and uncle Mr and Mrs Elliot O Williams. Word comes of the death Thursday of City Manager Ralph F Mittendorf’s mother Mrs George Castor in a Cleveland hospital.

Norman Marriner Topsham Bath Iron Works Ralph F. Mittendorf George Castor Cleveland, O

Pierce couple weekend guests of Clark family in Paenineaate

Mrs. and Mrs. Roger Pierce of Park Street were weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. Allen Clark in Paenineaate, sharing time at the Clark home.

Roger Pierce Park Street Allen Clark

Mrs Lizzie Shea to Spend Fall and Winter Away

Mrs Lizzie Shea plans to pass the fall and winter with her daughter Mrs John A Clark and family on Marshall avenue while living with her daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs Arthur Gilmore on Mechanic street.

Lizzie Shea Arthur Gilmore Mechanic Street John A. Clark Marshall Avenue

Crescent Street Family Weekend Visited New Hampshire Kin

Mr and Mrs James Coughran hosted a weekend gathering with their daughter Evelyn Crocker and granddaughter Donna in Crescent Street. Also present were Stephen and Mrs Faye of Lockmere New Hampshire plus Edward and Muriel Faye from Malden Massachusetts and their grandson Edward Faye III from Lynn Massachusetts, visiting Mrs James Coughran and family.

James Coughran Evelyn Crocker Donna Crescent Street

Hasenfus Family at Georgetown Summer Home

Dr. Nathaniel Hasenfus and his Roxbury Massachusetts family are spending a few days at their summer home in Georgetown.

Nathaniel Hasenfus Roxbury, Mass Georgetown

Alumni Homecoming At FSTC Highlights Fund Drive

Miss Eleanor Danforth of High street attended the fourth annual alumni homecoming at Farmington State Teachers College on Saturday. She chairs the Sagadahoc county drive for a $150 000 Wilbert G Mallett Memorial building fund. Mr and Mrs Richard Mayer and son Ronald of Wellesley Mass were weekend guests of Rev and Mrs M A Gordon at 9 Beacon street.

Eleanor Danforth High Street Farmington State Teachers’ College Danforth Sagadahoc County Wilbert G. Mallett FSTC Richard Mayer Ronald Wellesley, Mass M. A. Gordon Beacon Street

Miss Alzira Gross Returns to Edna Mae Shoppe

Miss Alzira Gross resumes work at the Edna Mae Shoppe following a fortnight at home due to illness.

Alzira Gross Edna Mae

Young Returns Home After Week With Parents

Lester Young of Collingsville returned Sunday after a week with his parents Mr and Mrs Lester Young of 84.

Lester Young Collingsville, Sonn Green Street

Conley Baby Born in Bath to Mr and Mrs John M Conley Jr

A son was born early Monday morning to Mr and Mrs John M Conley Jr of Dummer Street Bath Memorial Hospital. Grace Crowley a stewardess with American Airways visiting Mrs Henry O McCabe of North Street. Crowley, daughter of William T Crowley of Boston and the late Maude Crowley, graduated from Morse High then Stanleigh Junior College before her current role.

John M. Conley, Jr Dummer Street Bath Memorial Hospital Grace Crowley American Airways Chicago California Henry O. McCabe North Street William T. Crowley Boston Maude Crowley Union Street Bath Miss Crowley Morse High Stanleigh Junior College

Sailor Arrives in San Francisco Awaiting Far East Orders

Paul Graustuck U S N has completed five years with the Navy in World War II and reached San Francisco to await orders likely sending him to the Far East. Mrs Raymond Oliver hosted a luncheon and contract session for her social club on High Street with guests including Mrs Harry Ring and Mrs Lena Shepard among others.

Paul Graustuck Navy San Francisco Calif Far East Raymond Oliver High Street Harry E. Ring Lena Shepard John G. Morse John Taylor Charles E. Hewitt Fred P. Nichols Earl Kimble George Carter Rockland Leila Oliver Bath

Nurses Change of Address in Portland

Miss Helen Crowley R N affiliated with Maine General Hospital in Portland and her mother Mrs Dormer Oulton formerly of this city have changed their address from Park avenue to 56 Sherman street in Portland.

Helen Crowley R.N Maine General Hospital Portland Dormer Oulton Park Avenue Sherman Street

Mrs Carroll Leaves for San Francisco Visit

Mrs Harry Carroll of High street leaves Tuesday for San Francisco to visit her daughter Mrs John Leeds and children. Capt Leeds U S A who served with the Air Forces in England during World War II and has taught in the ROTC school in Pullman Washington has been ordered overseas for instructing service.

Harry Carroll High Street San Francisco Calif John Leeds Leeds U.S.A England Pullman Wash

Milford man mourns mother in quiet weekend loss

Paul Flaherty of Milford Mass appears in a quiet weekend obituary notice for his mother Mrs Andrew J Flaherty of Front Street.

Paul Flaherty Milford Mass Andrew J. Flaherty Front Street

Military family hosts weekend guests at Fort Monmouth

Corp. Charles E. Ellingwood from Fort Monmouth N J and Miss Muriel Crocker of New Portland visited Ellingwood’s mother Mrs Grace Ellingwood and brother and sister in law Mr and Mrs Leslie R Neilson of 57 Pine Street Weekend guest Walter Ellingwood of Livermore Falls joined the family for the Sunday visit.

Corp Charles E. Ellingwood Fort Monmouth N. J Muriel Crocker New Portland Ellingood Grace Ellingwood Leslie R. Neilson Pine Street Walter Ellingwood Livermore Falls

Mrs Carrie Vining Visits Dexter Friends

Mrs Carrie Vining of Dexter is visiting at the home of Mr and Mrs George Bertrand at 711 Wash Avenue during a local social gathering.

Carrie Vining Dexter Mrs George Bertrand Washington Street

Local Homes Change Hands In Woolwich And Wilton Visits

Mr and Mrs Elmer MacFarland sold their 27 Mechanic Street residence to Mr and Mrs Reginald Souci who plan to move in this week Meanwhile the MacFarlands bought the Asa Hathorne homestead on Murphy's Corner Woolwich and are already settled Also Mr and Mrs Paul Tiemer of Wilton Conn visit Mrs Tiemer's father William S Newell in Washington

Elmer MacFarland Mechanic Street Reginald Souci Mrs. MacFarland Asa Hathorne Murphy’s Corner Road Woolwich Paul Tiemer Wilton, Conn Mrs. Tiemer William S. Newell Washington Street

Auxiliary leaders visit Brunswick meeting

Mrs Myrtle Wilson department president of the USWV Auxiliary visited Charles Leslie Auxiliary in Brunswick on Sunday afternoon. She was accompanied by Bertha Whitham chief of staff and department president and Lillius Larrabee past auxiliary president also attended the meeting.

Myrtle Wilson U.S.W.V Charles Leslie Brunswick Bertha Whitham Lillius Larrabee

PTA Fall Meeting Distr 9 and 10 Held in Bangor

Mrs. Jose T. Smith and Mrs. Hutchins attended the annual Fall meeting of the Parent- Teachers association Districts 9 and 10 in Bangor. Smith led a workshop on the Responsibility of Each PTA Member to the Group and Hutchins led Parent Education. Smith spoke on the Maine Congress PTA Bulletin in the evening.

Mauriceutchins Anre Daniel Matter Parent- Teachers Association Distr Bangor

Assistant Fire Chief Edward Miller Hospitalized in Portsmouth

Fire Chief Edward F. Miller remains hospitalized in Portsmouth after a medical event. Medical staff report stable condition and continued treatment as of press time.

Edward F. Miller Portsmouth

Mrs Ada Small Visits Relatives in Freeport Family

Mrs Ada Small of Corrina who spent the Summer at Lu cerne has stayed with her sister Mrs John Gilmore of Milan Street. She later traveled to Freeport to visit her granddaughter Mrs Thomas White and family.

Ada Small Corrina Lucerne John Gilmore Milan Street Small Freeport Thomas White

Judge John J Keegan and Recorder John Quarrington Die in Portland

Judge John J. Keegan and Recorder John Quarrington died Monday in Portland while on business authorities said. Details available from local officials indicate both men were prominent figures in the city's judiciary.

John J. Keegan John Quarrington Portland

Rogers Family Plans Move to Woodfords District

Mr and Mrs Stanley Rogers and their children of Trufant street will move this week to the Woodfords district in Portland where they have purchased a home Mr Rogers is employed in the office of the New England Tel Co in Portland.

Stanley Rogers Trufant Street Woodfords Portland Rogers The New England Tel. Co

Mrs. Smith Returns From Visit With Sister in Newton

Mrs. Frank Smith of West Newton Massachusetts has come home after a two week visit with her sister Mrs Lena Shepard of High Street.

Frank Smith West Newton Mass Lena Shepard High Street

Cleveland woman visits former Oak Street home

Mrs. Horace G. Morse of Cleveland arrives to spend a few days at her former Oak street residence. She is joined in Philadelphia by Mrs. John J. Pfeffer. Morse’s son Horace Jr., a student at Providence Business College, weekended with them. Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence McCurdy of North street host for two weeks Mr. McCurdy’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Edgar McCurdy of Calais.

Horace G. Morse Cleveland Oak Street Philadelphia John J. Pfeffer Morse Horace, Jr Providence Business College Lawrence McCurdy North Street Mr. McCurdy Edgar McCurdy Calais

Emerson College Dean's List Honors Sarah Silverman

Boston Emerson College announces Sarah Silverman daughter of Louis M and Mrs Silverman of 175 Oak Street has been placed on the dean's list for the first semester. A senior majoring in speech and radio broadcasting.

Emerson College Boston Sarah Silverman Louis M. Silverman 175 Oak Street Sarah

Mrs George Carter Arrives to Visit Rockland Relatives

Mrs George Carter of Rockland arrives to pass the fall and winter with her sister and brother in law Mr and Mrs Harry E Ring on Washburn street seeking family time and seasonal rest.

George Carter Rockland Harry E. Ring Washburn Street

Ministers Attend Augusta District Meeting in Augusta

Rev. Murchie A. Gordon of Beacon Street Methodist church and Rev. C. Clifford Sargent THD of Wesley Methodist church attended the Augusta District Ministers Association meeting in Augusta on Monday.

Murchie A. Gordon Beacon Street Methodist Church C. Clifford Sargent, Th.d Wesley Methodist Church Augusta District Ministers’ Association Augusta

Lewiston Families Visit Local Clergy Members

Rev and Mrs Norman L Porter and two daughters of Calvary Methodist Lewiston spent Monday afternoon and evening with Rev and Mrs C C Sargent of Wesley church. Mr and Mrs Benjamin Haggett returned to Front Street home after visiting Mrs Haggetts cousin Mrs John Bellows in Peterboro New Hampshire.

Norman L. Porter Calvary Methodist Church Lewiston C. C. Sargent Wesley Church Benjamin Haggett Peterboro N. H

Pankhursts Tour Boston Weekend Home

Mr and Mrs Thomas Pankhurst of 125 Dummer Street spent the weekend in Boston. Arthur Wright returned to his Forest Hills Long Island home Saturday after being called to Bath by the death of his brother Henry C Wright.

Thomas Pankhurst Dummer Street Boston Arthur Wright Forest Hills Long Island Bath Henry C. Wright

Mrs Florence Albee Visits Move and Relatives

Mrs Florence Albee a former Bailey street resident now lives in Topsham with her daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs Wallace Trufant. She recently returned from a two weeks visit with Mrs Ida Bradbury in Augusta. Mrs Clarence Pratt of Weymouth Mass was a recent overnight guest of cousins Mr and Mrs Edward St Martin in Washington street.

Florence Albee Bailey Street Topsham Wallace Trufant Albee Ida Bradbury Augusta Clarence Pratt Weymouth Mass Edward St. Martin Washington Street Pratt Mildred Seiders Bath

Bath Visitors and Local Jobs Highlight Bath News

Mr and Mrs Edward Cox of Brooklyn New York visited Bath on Tuesday. Both were former Bath Iron Works employees during World War II. Inez Carter from North Street attended Rebekah sessions in Portland. James Little became chief engineer for the Maine Publicity Service in Caribou and will relocate his wife and children to join him. Mrs Carrie Little of Turnercourt Bath will stay with them in Phippsburg until a home is found.

Edward Cox Brooklyn N. Y Bath Cox Bath Iron Works Inez Carter North Street Portland James Little Caribou Maine Publicity Service

Mrs L L Niles Visiting Rumford Relative

Mrs L L Niles of Rumford is visiting her son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs Merle Niles on Middle street.

L. L. Niles of Rumford Mrs Merle Niles Middle Street

Lexington couple guests of Gordon family in Beacon Street visit

Mr and Mrs Otto Hanson of Lexington Massachusetts were guests of Mrs Hansons cousin and husband Reverend and Mrs Murchie A Gordon of Beacon Street during a social visit hosting details.

Otto Hanson Lexington, Mass

Grange Members Host Cultural Exhibits in Bath

The Granithe Sapa Gretecelv way fesey at Torsha featured both work and agricultural displays. Mr and Mrs urg praised the event. Announcement was made Saturday evening at the remegane of the grange by Mr. Wing.

Granithe Sapa Fesey Torsha Urg The Grange Wing Bath

Couple Celebrates Birth In Malden

Mr and Mrs Depetesiell of isdn are the parents of Deborah born October 12 at Malden tal. She weighed seven paged and nine ounces. Mrs atchell, nee Nellie Burgon, is daughter of Mrs Mira Burgon of Middle street.

Depetesiell Isdn Sacunes Deborah Maldental Atchell Nellie Burgon Mira Burgon Middle Street

Illness Keeps Mrs. Jeannette Bickmore Bedbound at Parents’ Home

Mrs. Jeannette Bickmore of Rockland is confined to bed by illness at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs Harold C Art of 88 Denny Road.

Jeannette Bickmore Rockland Harold Cart Denny Road

Birthday party planned for Mrs Blanche Morris in Lewiston

Mrs H H Lord Mrs Harry Leighton Mrs Gladys Brimig ion Mrs Abraham Shooker Mrs Hugh D Grant of Bath and Mrs Florence Albee of Topsham formerly of Bath pass Tuesday evening in Lewiston where they will attend the party at the home of Mrs Carl Wing for Mrs Blanche Morris of Lewiston

H. H. Lord Harry Leighton Gladys Brimigion Abraham Shooker Hugh D. Grant Bath Florence Albee Topsham Lewiston Carl Wing Blanche Morris

Linden Street Resident Guests in North Pe Visit

Donald Avery of Linden street spent the weekend in North Pe as a guest of Mr. and Mrs. William H. Daley, former Middle Street residents.

Donald Avery Linden Street North Pe William H. Daley Middle Street

Grant couple return from Middletown visit

Dr and Mrs Hugh D Grant of Linden Street recently returned from Middletown Connecticut where they spent ten days with Mrs Grant's daughter and son Mr and Mrs Harris.

Hugh D. Grant Lindenstreet Middletown

Daly couple vacationing in Melrose Bath home

Mr and Mrs James Daly of Melrose Mass spent the weekend at their Bath home and Mrs Daly intends to remain there for the present.

James Daly Melrose Mass Bath Daly

Local men depart Bath for induction at Fort Williams

Five men left Bath Monday for induction into the Armed Forces at Fort Williams Elizabeth on October 17 and will proceed to Camp Devens Massachusetts. They are Philip R. Burns Woolwich Nelson A McCourt Bath Richard S Dozois Phippsburg Lewis C Leavitt Jr Topsham and Raymond E Robson Woolwich.

Bath Fort Williams Elizabeth Camp Devens Mass Philip R. Burns Woolwich Nelson A. McCourt Richard S. Dozois Phippsburg Lewis C. Leavitt, Jr Topsham Raymond E. Robson

Pinkham Family Returns Home After Chicago Trip

Mr and Mrs Fred Pinkham return to Mechanic street after a visit to Chicago Illinois with their younger son Gordon who has entered the University of Chicago Mr and Mrs Stanley Hutchins were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs James Little at their Dromore home

Fred Pinkham Mechanic Street Chicago, Ill Gordon Pinkham University of Chicago Stanley Hutchins James Little Dromore

Miss Gediman Returns to Boston After Columbus Day Visit

Miss Rena P Gediman has returned to Boston where she has employment after spending Columbus Day and the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs Henry I Gediman at 602 Middle Street.

Rena P. Gediman Boston Henry I. Gediman Middle Street

Conley Announces Birth of Son at Memorial Hospital

Mr and Mrs John M Conley Jr of Dummer Street announce the birth of a son at Memorial Hospital. The family requests friends and relatives to share in their joy and to send best wishes.

Mrs Lena Shepard Hosts Contract Club Luncheon

Mrs Lena Shepard entertained her contract club at her High street home with luncheon at noon. Present were Mrs Lewis Gannon Mrs Clif ford Wilband and Mrs Earl Kimble. Mrs Ralph Mank has returned to 15 Spring street convalescing after Memorial hospital stay.

Lena Shepard High Street Lewis Gannon Clifford Wilband Earl Kimble Ralph Mank Spring Street Memorial Hospital

Local Families Return from Visits and Medical News

Mrs. Albert Coombs and daughters Eleanor and Alli, visiting relatives in Washington street, returned home with Mrs. Butterfield remaining for a week. Mrs. John F. Leonard and Gail Elene Leonard returned from Memorial hospital. Gail born Oct. 3. Mrs. Ora Nge returns home after two weeks away including Camden and Augusta visits. Holly Hutchins, eight, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Hutchins, had a tonsillectomy at Memorial hospital and is a student at the Dike school.

Albert Coombs Eleanor Allison Flushing L. I N.Y Coombs Andrew Butterfield Washington Street Butterfield John F. Leonard Gail Elene Union ‘Street Court Memorial Hospital Gail Ora Nge Mechanic Street Holly Hutchins Stanley Hutchins Dummer Street Dike

Potter couple to attend Maine Amaranth inspection

Thompson A. Potter Grand Royal Patron and wife Ethel W. Potter Grand Conductress will attend the official inspection led by Gladys Rogers Walker Grand Royal Ma y Court No 1 in Portland on Thursday evening.

Thompson A. Potter Maine Order of the Amaranth Ethel W. Potter Gladys Rogers Walker May Court Tron Portland

Bath visitors from Dunedin call on local residents

Mrs. Gertrude Smith and her daughter Gertrude, with Mrs. Frank Perry of Dunedin Florida, were visitors in Bath. They have left for Dorchester after stopping at their cottage at Five Islands.

Gertrude Smith Gertrude Frank Perry Dunedin Fla Bath Dorchester

Bath Men Return From Conference

Oscar R. Kreutz of National Savings and Loan outlined close ties with the current administration and lauded actions lowering member insurance premiums and increasing insured accounts. Syracuse University dean M. Lyle Spencer addressed the Savings And Loan Story. Federal Reserve officials explained new real estate controls and mortgage regulations under the Defense Production Act.

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Winter Street Aid meeting held at Congregational Church

The Winters Street Aid of the Winter Street Congregational church met Friday with 50 members attending. President Mrs. Horace W Ward announced the year’s committees including entertainment, work, and dining room chairs. A cardinal item was the installation for Rev. Richard Schaper on Oct 19 with 69 delegates to serve supper. plans also included Hospital Fair volunteer pickup and Fireside Club grab booth at the Aid Fair on Nov 30. quienes

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Baptist Women Meet at Western Maine Association Fall Basket

Last week at Corliss Street Baptist Church in Topsham the Western Maine Baptist Women hosted a fall basket gathering. Miss Remell Martin of Manhattan led sessions on children’s work with the American Baptist Mission Society, while Association President Gerald Beals presided.

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