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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1953

Page

6

Society notes reveal visits, travels and local events

Mrs Waldo R Weston and daughter Donna visit Center street while Staff Sgt Weston at Dow AFB Bangor returns from Fairbanks Alaska after 18 months near Ladd AFB. Many Bath residents attend gatherings, weddings, church events and family visits in October.

Waldo R. Weston Donna Waldo Weston Center Street Weston Dow Air Field Bangor Fairbanks Alaska Ladd Air Force Base

Sewall Family Abroad for Funeral in New York

Mr and Mrs Arthur Sewall and their son Harold M Sewall traveled to New York City after the death of Mrs Sewalls stepfather H King Coolidge who died Friday morning in a New York hospital. Funeral services are set for Saturday. Gertrude Trott a member of the Old Ladies Home family recently visited Mr and Mrs Ibra K Lawrence of Arrowsic.

Arthur Sewall Harold M. Sewall Washington Street New York City Gertrude Trott Old Ladies Home Ibra K. Lawrence Arrowsic

Sewalls Leave Summer Home for Manchester and New York

Mr and Mrs Loyall F Sewall who spent the summer at Small Point departed Thursday for Manchester Vermont where they stayed with Mrs Sewalls sister and husband Mrs Henry C Flower. They then traveled to New York for the winter. Mrs George Emery and daughter Donna of Stoneham visited with Mr John Burgess of High.

Herbert R. Wilson West Bath Mount Dora, Fla Winter Street South End P. T. A. Hall Irvile Barter Isle-au-Haut Emery Witham Castine George Taylor Richmond Quebec Edythe Ruth High St. Johnsbury John Hickey Boston Mass Richard Thomas East Hartford Conn Loyall F. Sewall Small Point Manchester George Emery Donna Stoneham Apa John Burgess High Street

Memorial notes show Chandler from Sasan on western lon…

Fragmentary line references Rth Chandler of Sasa n on the Westen lon saath at the Memorial hospital. The readable text hints at a memorial note or obituary context with limited details.

Chandler Sasan

Meredith Ann Trott Born at Memorial Hospital

A daughter named Meredith Ann Trott was born Friday afternoon at Memorial Hospital to Mr and Mrs Roland Trott of 43 Court Street. She weighed six pounds eight ounces. Mrs Trott, formerly Janet Bennett of Bath, attended the birth.

Robert M. Huse Bath Memorial Hospital Huse Mary Lou Reed Carlton Day Reed Day's Ferry F. Norman Titcomb Bluff Road Alan Norman Roland Trott Court Street Meredith Ann Steven Lombardo Concord Mass Emerson Hospital Ann Marie Lombardo Joan Longley C. W. Longley

West Bath Grange Members Attend Past Masters Meeting

West Bath grange members at Dirigo grange for the Past Masters Association and Lecturers Council meeting included Alex Burgess and his daughter Mrs. Alice Gaudreau along with Mrs. Persis Miller and Mrs. Stella Doughty. Mrs Harvey Rowe of High Street is hospitalized in Lewiston after right arm surgery on Oct 20 and hopes to return home by week’s end.

Earl Kimble High Street Harry E. Ring Washburn Street West Bath Harvey Rowe Central Maine General Hospital Lewiston

Wrights Visit in Bath and Arrowsic

Mr and Mrs Franklin Wright of Falmouth Foreside visited Bath early last week to see Mr Wrights mother Mrs Morang of Middle Street and Mrs Wrights parents Mr and Mrs Thora Lawrence in Arrowsic.

Franklin Wright Falmouth Bath Mr. Wright Morang Middle Street Wright Tbra K. Lawrence Arrowsic

Buckley Birth Announcement At Memorial Hospital

Mr and Mrs Donald Buckley announce the birth of a daughter at Memorial Hospital on October 18. She is noted as a teacher of sciences at Morse High.

Donald Buckley Memorial Hospital Morse High

Mrs Wright entertains guests after Bowdoin Colby game

Mrs Henry C Wright hosted an informal reception Saturday afternoon at her home 945 Washington Street following the Bowdoin Colby football game.

Claude S. Gillette Duncan McInnes James A. Gillies Rodney E. Ross Rodney E. Ross, Jr Webster Brown Brunswick Bowdoin-Colby Henry C. Wright Washington Street

Dinner guests from Washington visit Seekins family

Mr and Mrs Ralph Seekins of Washington street were Saturday night dinner guests of their son and wife Mr and Mrs Archie L Seekins and her Judith of Berkley street land.

John McInnes John, Jr Stroudwater Mr. McInnes Washington Street Flossie M. Beals North Street Archie L. Seekins Portland Ralph Seekins Judith Berkley Street Land

Elks Officials Visit Rockland Lodge in Maine

Past District Deputy Exalted Ruler Edward J. Mann and past Exalted Jesse W. Allen of Bath led a Maine Elks official visitation at Rockland Lodge. The event included discussions with Charles F. Harlow about the P ER Association and a reception featuring scallop stew lobster salad and strawberry shortcake.

Edward J. Mann Jesse W. Allen Bath Elks Rockland Lodge Charles F. Harlow L i Maine West Mr. McMann Exalted Rulers Association of Maine James Burns P.E.R Rothland Lodge

Ham Family Travels for Sister’s Illness in Auburn

Mr and Mrs Winfield Ham of 468 Washington Street were called to Auburn last week due to the illness of Mrs Ham’s sister Mrs Raymond Stevens a patient under surgery at Central Maine Hospital. They are expected to return home the latter part of the week.

Winfield Ham Washington Street Auburn Ham Raymond Stevens Central Maine Hospital

Weekend and weekday visits span Boston to Kansas

Mrs. Howard Hawley of Boston visited Sedgwick with Mrs. Royal Johnson. Herman Esaney of the U S Air Force, stationed in Kansas, stayed overnight with his sister and brother in law at 20 Cumm Street during a leave, returning to camp after a trip to Massachusetts. Mr. and Mrs. Milton C Trott recently visited Mr. and Mrs. Bryant M Patten in Wellsley Massachusetts. Leo Parent of Lowell Massachusetts visits Warren P Munsey at 94 Court Street. Munsey played catcher for the Folk Tars of the Piedmont League this summer.

Howard Hawley Boston Royal Johnson Sedgwick Herman Esaney Kansas Raymond Anderson Cumm Street Massachusetts Leo Parent Lowell Mass Warren P. Munsey Court Street Folk Tars Munhsey

Portland Couple Guests of Stott Family on Parks Street

Dr and Mrs Eugene Drake of Portland were Tuesday evening guests of Dr and Mrs Ardenne A Stott on Parks Street.

Eugene Drake Portland Ardenne A. Stott Parks Street

Bath DeMolay Chapter Elects State Senior Councilor

The Bath DeMolay Chapter councilor was elected state senior councilor at a weekend state convention hosted by Auburn Chapter. Stewart McAllister of Bath became state junior steward as officers were installed and a Crown of Youth conclave followed.

Bath Vileei Ore Auburn Stewart McAllister Lanes Fuller Victor Fuller Robert McRae Jack Warren George Coombs State Sentinel Crown of Youth David Berent Lewiston Lewiston Masonic Hall State Suite Frank Young Arthur Mayord Robert Potter Lannes Fuller Edward Wilson Edward Cummings William Fogg Linwood Temple Clyde Baker Donald Page

Garden Club Federations meet in Providence regional session

Mrs. William J. Walters of New Brunswick N J 12th president of the National Council of State Garden Clubs will preside at the New England Garden Federations regional meeting at the Sheraton Biltmore Providence R I Tuesday. Mrs. Parker Maine president leads state announcements and junior exhibits from Maine and other New England clubs are displayed.

William J. Walters New Brunswick N. J National Coune of State Garden Clubs Baland Genter Cn Club Sheraton-Biltmore Providence R. I William B. Daniell Rye Beach N. H George F. Potter Cranston Rhode Island Federation of Garden Clubs John Parker Bath Garden Club Federation of Maine Maine Federation Parker William W. Dennison G. Thomas Murphy New England Garden Club Federation of Massachusetts Toy Town Tavern Winchendon Mass

Fellowship Supper At First Baptist Church

Parishioners of First Baptist Church at One Washington and Elm streets will gather in the vestry at 6 p.m. Thursday for the fellowship supper. The program features music by church members and a sermon by Deacon Coombs, the church clerk.

First Baptist Washington and Elm Streets Eife

Mrs Bailey Hall and Edward V. Sail to Boston

Mrs Percy Bailey of W Costello Washington with Mrs P Hall and Mrs Edward V of Sagadahoc Ferry depart for Boston to spend the remainder of the week from their hometowns.

Percy Bailey W Costelloashington P. Hall Edward V Sagadahoc Ferry Boston

Fisher School Family Fair Draws Hundreds in Event

The Fisher School family fair drew hundreds of children and adults to booths with games like darts and fishing plus a doughnut and cider bar. Za-Za the fortune teller and dozens of volunteers including Mr and Mrs Harmon Eliason and Mrs Eunice Fitzgerald helped run activities and prize booths. Leonard, the fair chairman, praised the event as a social success and thanked contributors for the PTA.

Harmon Eliason Eugene Hart Eeee Albert Oliver George Sarkis Emery Wilson Donald McRae Eunice Fitzgerald West Bath Leonard

Wesley Youth Fellowship Prepares for Rally and District Speaker

Wesley Methodist Youth Fellowship met Sunday for plans to host a covered dish supper and invitees for the sub district rally at Wesley Church on November 22 at 5 30. Miss Priscilla Marble led devotionals and several poems were shared. Attendees also arranged travel to the District Rally in Gardiner where Rev Newton Clay of Massachusetts will speak as part of Maine Spiritual Life Mission Week.

Wesley Methodist Youth Fellowship Wesley Church Barnip Ee Ip Suy Priscilla Elizabeth Marble Walter Upham Harriet McDougal Priscilla Marble Highland Avenue Methodist Gardiner Newton Clay Massachusetts Maine

Fire alarms keep crews busy with limited damage

Over the weekend two box alarms were answered. Saturday at 2 48 p m a pump fire at the Socony filling station on Water and Vine streets started when a vehicle backed into the pump causing a short and gasoline ignition. Sunday at 9 50 a m a fire at the North End dump was knocked down quickly.

Socony Water and Vine Streets North End Regine Fennek Wa Street Engine Roy

Mrs John Blagden of Wiscasset Passed Tuesday in Bath

A brief death notice reports Mrs John Blagden of Wiscasset passed away on Tuesday in Bath. The notice provides no further details on survivors or funeral arrangements.

John Blagden Wiscasset Bath

Waterville Edges Morse to Halt Morse Class FF Title Bid

Waterville High defeated Morse High 13 to 6 at Waterville, ending Morse'sClass FF championship hopes. Morse gambled onside kick late, Waterville recovered and drove for the clinching TD as Jolicoeur and Dall starred for the Panthers.

Waterville Morse Panthers Morse High School Waterville High Billy Joliotoeur Johnny Dall Johnny Trafton Chick Marchetti Carrollbow Trafton Harlow Jolicoeur Bill Gene Will Libby le Ie Musk Daniels Pye Violette Oliver Harlow C c White J Rg McElman H. Violette Rt Rt Sonia Lefebvre Rere Denbow Dennis Gb. Lane McCourt Belanger Dall J. Trafton Gurney Vindin Cotnis

Former Bath Woman Hosts Coffee for Farrar of Portland

Among invited guests at Farrar of Portland's Gleckler road home from noon to two, grand matrons Mabel DeShon, Ella Fickett, and Gertrude McTeer joined by Grand officers Mrs. Stanley Frangedakis and Hazel Libby. Guests from many chapters statewide attended as Mrs Farrar, wife of Bath native E A Farrar, hosted a social event with aides including Mrs. Maurice F. De Merritt and others.

Farrar Portland Gleckler Road Genesta Mabel DeShon Ella Fickett Gertrude McTeer Machias Damariscotta Stanley Frangedakis Lewiston Hazel Libby Richmond E. A. Farrar Chestnut Street

Personal notes on local residents traveling for Maine teachers meeting

A fragment notes Joe en Boe at Lincoln street and a cottage closing at Small Point. Mentions of Brookline and Bath Huse Memorial School principal visiting, Mr Crockett now in Rockport and School Union principal en route to Lewiston for the annual Maine teachers convention opening tonight.

Joe En Boe Lincoln Street Small Point Brookline Huse Memorial School Bath Weanesday Crockett Rockport Wincipal Knox Lincoln Counties Lewiston Maine

Torrent Drum Corps to Head Parade Friday Evening

The Torrent Drum Corps organized in 1948 plans a Friday parade appearance led by director McCabe. The group holds three New England hand tub championships 1949 52 and 53 and recently wore Halloween costumes in public. Members include Earl Legard John Legard Jim MacDonald Chester McCabe Tom Richards Talbot Palmer Bob McMurray Louis Stone George McCabe Anna McCabe and majorette Kathy.

Torrent Fife Torrent Corps Bath The Torrent New England McCabe Earl Legard John Bob Legard Jim MacDonald Chester McCabe Tom Richard Talbot Palmer Bob McMurray Louis Stone George Anna McCabe Kathy

Visitor from New York Plans Extended Stop at Bedford Street

Miss Eleanor Voorhees of New York will arrive later for a short visit with J. Voorhees of Bedford Street. She is noted as manager of Johnson Hall at Columbia University, a site tied to World War I era use as the Officers Club of the U S Army.

Eleanor Voorhees New York J. Voorhees Bedford Street

Also Mentioned on This Page

Iles Gotte Albert M. Gotte Pad Street the Mortal Hospital Ardenne A Park Street Troy N. Y E. Bradley Carlton Jerri Bradley Carlton Portsmouth Emma R. Gross Stonington Mrs Asenith A. Haggett National Office Management Association Lafayette Hotel Southern Maine National Association of Cost Accountants William Mussenden Frank Given Daniel Scully John Tobey Bath Iron Works Corp Ethel Robinson Adams Court Hilyard's Pharmacy Edward D. True Lions Club Brunswick Lions Club Hobart F. Ames Dummer Street Harland Booker Madelyn Hathorne Granville Colby Bowdoinham Colby England Belgium Germany Edwold Carter Nequasset Albert Bailey Woolwich White Mountains Horatio L. Baker Florida Daytona Beach Fla South Mae Strong Cambridge Charles Kelley Mary Kitten Lula Marr Katherine Butka R. N Mary Lou Paul Cushman Tommy Gorham John Schottler Edward J. McMann Rece Neil Bishop Stockton Springs William Potter Oak Street Raymond Welch Southport Lemont Street E. Everett Pierce Pearl Street St. Petersburg Flan Miller Hotel Gilbert Bean Braintree Wiliam A. Fisher Woodbury William T. Ellis York St. Andrews School Middletown Delaware E. Everett Pierce, Jr Edgeworth Alphonse Turcotte Patty Winship Street Kents Hill Charles Gordon Cowan Harold Brown Camp Kilmer Ruth C. Trueworthy Linda Jean Charles H. Cahill Owen J. Ledyard Merritt Mitchell Beverly Austin Mary Austin Anne Day Harry L. Day Green Street Bowdoin College Lawrence R. Vail Arrowsiee Willis Morton Laura B. Doten Portand Evelyn Meister Roderick Car T. Meister Elsie Beane George Gates Hyde Windlass Co Nashua, N. H Mrs. Gates Arrowsie Gloria Witham William P. Hatch Rock Nathan Witham Norman Magoun Osborne Henry T. B. Leeman Somerset Place Mrs. Leeman North Edgecomb Natalie Fowle Mitchell School Boothbay Harbor Forrest Fowle Rev. Fowle Methodist Arnold Standish Waldoboro Fred Merchant Meadow Way Stuart Kocha Joseph Kocha Liberty Street S. S. Tuscaloosa New Orleans Tuscaloosa Stuart Karachi Pakistan Mbay India Beirut Lebanon Yokohama Japan Port Said Egypt Istanbul Turkey Naples Italy Dakar West Africa Standard Oil Co. of Gertrude Stewart Greenstreet Francois Vaillancourt Observat Viola Melzard Phyllis Dauphin June Darrah Josephine Kam Mary Stover Ida Burnell Frances Guerette Suilphen Social Eight Club Ernest J. Seley Oliver Street Needham Mase Bailey Norman Trafton Marion E. S Gardner Grand Chapter Henry G. Shaw Mr. Shaw Robert J. Kingsbury C. F. Hartley Ottawa Canada New York State West Newbury G. Albert Knowles Potter Bath Iron Works David Dickson Milton C. Trott Bryant M. Patten Wellesley, Mass State DE Molay Frank Yourng Bath.garden Club Prescs Hotel Fellowship Supper First Baptist Church Fisher School Wesley Denbow McElman Waterville R Lorse Torrent Drum Corps
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