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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Sep 05, 1935

Page

6

Augusta Attorney Carleton Injured in Rockville Crash

J Elliott Carleton Augusta attorney employed in the Department of Justice in Washington was badly hurt in an automobile accident near Rockville Maryland. He suffered four broken ribs and a fractured arm. The driver was injured. Carleton plans a brief return home for rest before resuming duties in Washington.

J. Elliott Carleton Augusta Department of Justice Washington Rockville Carleton

Lewiston visitors spend weekend with Costains in Bath

Mrs. Vermont Tardif and her children John and Helen Ann arrived in Lewiston and traveled to Bath to spend the weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John W. Costain, of 738 Middle Street. Mr. Tardif accompanied them to Bath.

Vermont Tardif John Helen Ann Lewiston John W. Costain Middle Street Tardif Bath

Lyon Couple Return From Visit to Sister in Massachusetts

Mr and Mrs Burt Lyon of Saugus Massachusetts have returned from a visit with Mrs Lyon’s sister and brother in law Mrs Albert M Fadden of High Street upper.

Burt Lyon Saugus Mass

Fisher family returns home after Maine mineral quest

Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Fisher and son Kenneth Williams travel from Upper Darby Penn to their home after two weeks with Mrs Bertha Shea in Lower Middle Street. Fisher and his friend William Keil, also of Upper Darby, explored Maine's old quarries for unique minerals and collected fine specimens. Both Fisher and Keil teach mineralogy at Upper Darby High School.

Kenneth Fisher Kenneth Williams Upper Darby Penn Fisher Bertha Shea Lower Middle Street William Keil Maine Kehi Upper Darby High School

Miss Margaret Tourtillotte Visits Auburn Friends

Miss Margaret Tourtillotte of 263 Center Street is spending a week with friends in Auburn, enjoying local hospitality and sights during her stay.

Margaret Tourtillotte Center Street Auburn

Reverend Lyman Bleecker Visits Summer Home Guests

Reverend Lyman Bleecker of Glen Cove Long Island arrived Wednesday of last week to spend several days as a guest of Reverend and Mrs Harrison Wright at their summer residence at Small Point.

Lyman Bleecker Glen Cove Long Island Harrison Wright Small Point Beach

Mrs DeWolfe Mann and Daughter Visit Nashua Kin

Mrs B DeWolfe Mann and her daughter Marion of Nashua New Hampshire are guests of her brother and sister in law Mr and Mrs Albert W Flint 2nd 5 Page Street. They will also visit Mrs Manns uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs Albert W Plint of Farrin Street before returning home.

B. DeWolfe Mann Marion Nashua N. H

Loyall F Sewall Arrives From New York for Summer Holiday

Loyall F Sewall arrived Thursday from New York to spend the weekend and holiday with his family at their summer home located at Small Point Beach.

Loyall F. Sewall New York Small Point Beach

Social notes from Bath area entertainments and visits

Mrs. John Hunt and Mrs. Pearl Dunbar hosted South P.T.A. members for a Tuesday picnic and afternoon cards. Mrs. J. Hodgkins will host the association Thursday. Visits include Mr. and Mrs. Edward Smith of Boston at Small Point Beach with Mrs. Loyall F. Sewall. Florence Hall of Coconut Grove left Bath for New York after a three week guest stay with Miss Anne Kimball. Several families from Rockland North Bath and Lewiston are noted for weekend and Labor Day travels, with a corn and lobster bake at Orr's Island among local residents and visitors.

John Hunt Pearl Dunbar South P.T.A J. Hodgkins Edward Smith Boston Small Point Beach Mr. Smith Loyall F. Sewall Mr. Sewall Florence Hall Co*oanut Grove Fla New York City Bath Anne Kimball Lincoln Street Iss Hall New York Florida Orr's Island Timothy C. Maney William F. Pond George E. Levyn Eleanor Ferguson Edwin E. Pinson

Henry C Wright Returns From Wyoming Ranch Trip

Henry C Wright came back Sunday night after a month long visit to Eaton's ranch in Wolfe Wyoming. He traveled via Yellowstone and Glacier National parks on his return route.

Henry C. Wright Eaton Wolfe Wyo Yellowstone Glacier National Parks

Spaulding Returns to New Jersey Research Post

Edwin B. Spaulding returns Monday to Tulin New Jersey to resume duties as research chemist for the Herules Powder Company after spending the weekend with his mother Mrs Jessie Spaulding and his aunt Miss Grace C Baker at 1213 Washington Street.

Edwin B. Spaulding Tulin N. J Jessie Spaulding Grace C. Baker Washington Street

Park Street Residents Mr and Mrs Swanton Move

Mr and Mrs Carl B Swanton and their family who lived on Park Street for several years have relocated to a new home. The notice records a neighborhood move by the Swanton family and their household.

Carl B. Swanton Park Street

Paintings by John Conaway on View at Small Point Beach

Residents and visitors enjoy an informal exhibit by artist John Conaway at the summer home of Mr. and Mrs. Sumner Sewall on Small Point Beach. The display features mainly Small Point scenes of shore rocks and woods and includes several Monhegan landscapes from winters there. Volney Righter and family return to Bedford New York after several weeks as Mrs. Frederick Percy’s guests.

Small Point John Conaway Sumner Sewall Small Point Beach Conaway Monhegan Mr. Conaway Volney Righter Bedford N. Y Frederick Percy

Jaynes Host Luncheon at Summer Home Terrace

Mr and Mrs John K Jayne entertained Thursday noon at their Sum mer home at Small Point Beach with a luncheon on the new terrace added last Fall. Guests included Mayor and Mrs Arthur Sewall Mr and Mrs Frederick FE Drake Mrs William D Sewall Miss Anne Kimball of Bath Mr and Mrs Thomas L Pierce Mr and Mrs Raymond H Trott of Providence RI Miss Alice Barler of Chicago and Mrs William Fay of Winchester Mass.

John K. Jayne Small Point Beach Small Point Arthur Sewall Frederick FE. Drake William D. Sewall Anne Kimball Bath Thomas L. Pierce Raymond H. Trott Providence R. I Alice Barler Chicago William Fay Winchester Mass

Dorchester Family Leaves Bath Visit After Two Weeks

Mrs William Hurwitz and her children Estelle and Roger depart Dorchester Massachusetts after a two week stay in Bath as guests of her sister Mrs Samuel Povich and Mr Povich of 482 Middle Street.

William Hurwitz Estelle and Roger Dorchester Mass Bath Samuel Povich Povich Middle Street

Mrs Dora Lowell Visiting Berlin NH with Bartletts

Mrs Dora O Lowell of Bedford Street visits Berlin New Hampshire as guest of her niece and nephew Mr and Mrs Harry Bartlett for a few weeks.

Dora O. Lowell Bedford Street Gome Berlin N. H Harry Bartlett

Donnell Family Plans Kalamazoo Visit and Wellesley Return

Charles J. Donnell will arrive Friday afternoon from Kalamazoo Michigan to spend the weekend and holiday at Popham Beach with Mr. and Mrs. Donnell and their two daughters Barbara and Mary Ellanor. They plan to leave September 4 or 5 for Kalamazoo to make their home. Miss Jane Donnell will return this Fall to Wellesley College for her sophomore year.

Charles J. Donnell Kalamazoo

Fenton Moore Family Welcomes Son at Pine Street Home

Mr and Mrs Fenton Moore of Pine street welcomed a son at their home on August 17. The birth adds a new member to the local family.

Fenton Moore Pine Street

New York Visitors Spend Weekend at Small Point Beach

Mrs Herman Schwab and Miss Priscilla Bliss of New York arrived Wednesday to spend the weekend and holiday with their aunt Mrs Harrison Wright at Small Point Beach.

Herman Schwab Priscilla Bliss New York Harrison Wright Small Point Beach

Women at Boothbay and Bar Harbor Take Week’s Stay

Mrs. Harry Cooke of Willow street and Mrs. Ardenne A Stott of Bedford street occupy a Boothbay Harbor cottage for a week. Miss Seraldine Stott and Jackson College classmates have gone to Bar Harbor for a week’s visit.

Harry Cooke Willow Street Ardenne A. Stott Bedford Street Boothbay Harbor Seraldine Stott Jackson College Bar Harbor

Worcester Women Visit Friends in Pine Street

Mrs. Dighton Dow of Worcester Massachusetts visits Mrs Annie Blodgett and Mrs Emma Knowlton at 49 Pine Street as friends gather for a social call.

Dighton Dow Worcester, Mass Annie G. Blodgett Emma ‘Knowlton Pine Street

Washington Couple Ends Visit With Bath Stay

Mr and Mrs William Wallace of Washington DC, guests of Mrs Ernest Allan of Tops ham, left for home after a month in Bath where they met many locals and promised to return next year. Mr and Mrs Joseph Caton and son Joseph Jr of Brooklyn arrived to spend Labor Day with Mrs Catons sister and brother in law Mr and Mrs Melvin Ferris on Park Street.

Parker Worrey Parker, Jr Rockland William Wallace Washington, D. C Ernest A. Allan Topsham Bath Mainz Joseph Caton Joseph, Jr Brooklyn Caton Melvin Ferris Park Street

Fall River Social Notes Highlight Visits and Trips

Mrs. Margaret I. Howarth of Fall River Mass is enjoying a White Mountains trip with her mother Mrs M E Kateen and her husband Alfred A Howarth before returning home Mrs George F Lilly of Yarmouth returns from a brief visit with Mr and Mrs John Howe on Upper Washington Street

Margaret I. Howarth Fall River Mass M. E. Kateen Alfred A Howarth White Mountains George F. Lilly Yarmouth John Howe Upper Washington Street

Brunswick Girl To Attend Mary Burnham School This Fall

Miss Caroline Toothaker daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Toothaker of Brunswick will enter the Mary Burnham school in Northampton Massachusetts this Fall Miss Louise S Fuller formerly of Bath is head of the department of history at the school

Caroline Toothaker Robert Toothaker Brunswick Mary Burnham School Northampton Mass Louise S. Fuller Bath

Visits stretch across families after Labor Day clambake

Mrs. Howard P Hill and son David of Saco return after three weeks visiting Mrs. Hills mother Mrs Frank G Reed in Mechanic Street Master Donald stays longer with grandmother Mrs Reed Mrs Everett Burt and sons Donald and Robert of Concord Street Woodfor ds also return from visit with Mrs Burt's parents Mr and Mrs Melville Rice Dummer Street A clambake and picnic at Sagadahoc Beach enjoyed by Sagadahoc Ferry residents and guests from Wilton New Britain Conn and New Haven Conn among others

Howard P. Hill David Saco Hills Frank G. Reed Mechanic Street Donald Everett Burt Donald and Robert Concord Street Woodfords Burt Melville Rice Dummer Street Sagadahoc Beach Sagadahoc Ferry Fair Dow Virginia Fred Reed Henry Carlton Eleanor Gilbert Genthner Junior Kaler Ethel Dexter Vera Arthur Chase Harold Dexter Waldo Wilton A. H. Humphreys Fred Humphreys New Britain Conn A. B. Sage New Haven

Emma Cox Returns to Lexington After Summer at Meadowside Camp

Mrs Emma Cox returns to Lexington Massachusetts from Meadowside camp in West Bath where her grandson Ernest Steele of Watertown Massachusetts came to escort her back home.

Emma Cox Lexington Mass Meadowside West Bath Ernest Steele Watertown

Boston guests visit Nye family at Range Lights

Miss Vivian G Nye and Miss Dorit Cowan both of Boston arrive to visit Mrs. Nye's parents Mr and Mrs Harry L Nye at the Range Lights. Gil bert Lown and Dr J Sherwood Armstrong of Somerville join the party with Lown returning Monday and the others staying until Thursday.

Vivian G. Nye R. N Dorit Cowan R.N Boston Gilbert Lown J. Sherwood Armstrong Somerville Mass

Boat picnic at Quahang Bay draws five boats and guests

A Sunday boat picnic at Quahang Bay gathered owners and guests from five vessels. The Juno belonged to Mr. and Mrs. Raymond H. Trott of Providence and they stayed at Small Point Beach. the Jarsa was owned by George Baer Connard. the Wild Duck by Mayor and Mrs. Arthur Sewall. the Kimta by Dr. and Mrs. Langdon T. Thaxter of Portland. and a sailboat owned by Mr. and Mrs. John K. Jayne of New Canaan, Connecticut, also staying at Small Point Beach.

Quahang Bay Raymond H. Trott Providence R. I Small Point Beach George Baer Connard Arthur Sewall Langdon T. Thaxter Portland John K. Jayne New Canean Conn

Cutting Family Returns From Brigham's Cove

Mr and Mrs Harold Cutting and daughters Annette Martha and Mildred return to Spring Street after spending the summer at their cottage at Brigham's Cove for the season.

Harold Cutting Annette Martha Mildred Spring Street Brigham’s Cove

Notable Labor Day Guests From New England Homes

Mr and Mrs Max Stamen and daughters Carol and Barbara visited Mrs Annie Mikelsky and daughter Pauling at 9 Franklin Street Roxbury over Labor Day. Other guests included Miss Charlotte Lesser man Lynn Miss Mary Portner Newport and Charles Mikelsky Newburyport Mass and Mrs Charles F Ginsberg and son Louis from Newport.

Max Stamen Carol Barbara Swampscott Mass Charlotte Lesserman Lynn Charles F. Ginsberg Louis Newport Charles Mikelsky Newburyport Mary Portner Roxbury Annie Mikelsky Pauling Franklin Street

Ardmore visitors stay with Mrs Drake in Philadelphia area

Mrs Foreign Braun and daughter Polly of Ardmore Pennsylvania, and Miss Edith Hary of Camden, were overnight guests Monday of Mrs Frederick E Drake and Mr Drake in the Philadelphia area.

Foreign Braun Polly Ardmore, Pa Edith Hary Camden

Rear-Admiral Dungan Visits Vroom Home on Coast Trip

Rear-Admiral Paul B. Dungan of the U S N and Mrs Dungan visited Commander and Mrs Guysbert B Vroom in Phippsburg with their daughter Miss Catherine Dungan and Miss Catherine Allen of Quincy Mass They were en route to Beeteen from Quebec Dungan serves as inspector of machinery at Bethlehem Shipbuilding Co Fore River plant.

Paul B. Dungan

Boothbay Harbor Visitors From Two Families

Mr and Mrs Albert S Noyes and children Elaine and Albert spent Sunday as visitors at Boothbay Harbor. They were joined by Mr and Mrs Leslie J Wold and sons Just and Lawrence for a coastal day trip.

Albert S. Noyes Elaine Albert Leslie J. Wold and Just and Lawrence Boothbay Harbor

Bath social notes feature Arenstam and Bornstein family

Mrs Harry Arenstam of New York with her daughter Mrs Benjamin Bornstein and Mr Bornstein of Augusta visited friends in Bath on Saturday. Mrs Bornstein was formerly Miss Bertha Arenstam.

Harry Arenstam New York Benjamin Bornstein Mr. Bornstein Augusta Bath Bornstein Bertha Arenstam

Reed and Miller Families Spend Labor Day in Harpswell

Mr and Mrs Wallace Reed and Mr and Mrs Justus H Miller and children Atella and Carolyn Louise enjoy Labor Day with relatives in Harpswell, sharing time with kin and friends.

Wallace Reed Justus H. Miller Atella Carolyn Louise Labor Day Harpswell

Martin family guests visit relatives in Massachusetts

Mr and Mrs Cedric A Martin with daughter Dorothy and son Frank plus Mrs Hettie Hodedon stay at 22 Willow Street. They spent the weekend in North Billerica Mass as guests of Cedric’s brother Roscoe Martin and family. Mrs Eric M Robinson of Newcastle visits Mrs Charles M Tubbs.

Cedric A. Martin Dorothy M Frank S Martin Hettie Hodedon Willow Street North Billerica Mass Roscoe Martin Eric M. Robinson Newcastle Charles M. Tubbs High Street

Paine Family Returns From Weekend Visit in New Jersey

Walter Paine came back Monday to Westfield New Jersey after a weekend visit with Mrs. Paine and their two children Barbara and Robert who had spent a month with Mrs. Paine’s parents Mr. and Mrs. Fred D Hill. His family accompanied him on the return.

Walter Paine Westfield N. J

Birth of Dana Rae Martin in Memorial Hospital

Mr and Mrs Harold B Martin celebrate the birth of a daughter at Memorial hospital on August 30 weighing seven pounds 13 ounces The baby is named Dana Rae Martin Mrs Martin formerly Florence M Chellis of 5 Federal Street

Harold B. Martin Memorial Hospital Dana Rae Martin Martin Florence M. Chellis Federal Street

Stanley P Hatch Returns to New York After Holiday with Parents

Stanley P. Hatch came back to New York City on Monday after spending the weekend and holiday with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Robert B. Hatch of the local area.

Stanley P. Hatch New York City Robert B. Hatch Washington Street

Miss Frances Shaughnessy Leaves for Brooklyn Visit

Miss Frances Shaughnessy sails to Brooklyn New York to spend the Fall and Winter with her aunt Mrs Chester M Shubert and to attend school in New York this season.

Frances Shaughnessy Brooklyn N. Y Chester M. Shubert Miss Shaughnessy New York

Return of Teachers and Visitor to Attleboro Area

Miss Bernice B. Hosmer of 706 Middle Street City arrived by Tuesday morning train returning to Attleboro Massachusetts where she teaches in the Commercial Department of the High school. Edvin Sleeper of Chester Pennsylvania returned after a week with his aunt Mrs. Lewis E. Wilson and family.

Bernice B. Hosmer Middle Street City Attleboro Mass Edvin Sleeper Chester Lewis E. Wilson Famiy

Local residents return from summer visits and camps

Dr and Mrs S H Brodhead and children Jeanne and John of Mamaroneck N Y finish two week visit with Mr and Mrs Donald B Hopkins of 49 Curtiss Street Bay Point. Dr and Mrs Ralph Warren and two sons return to Braintree Mass after days in Bath. Mrs Fred Fitch and family who spent the Summer at Popham Beach will return Wednesday to Ardmore Pa.

S. H. Brodhead Jeanne John Mamaroneck N. Y Donald B. Hopkins Bay Point Ralph Warren Braintree Mass Bath Fred Fitch Popham Beach Ardmore, Pa

White Family Reunion Highlights 43 Attendees in Harpswell

John D White and daughter Miss Sue of Massachusetts, Wesley G White of Medford, and Miss Jeanette B of Manchester returned from Bath to visit Mr and Mrs Harry B White in Portland. Brothers joined sister Mrs Lillian Blackie Clinton and Dorothy White in Maitland Nova Scotia. A reunion at Harpswell had 43 present, oldest as J J White of Topsham at 70. The day featured a ball game with Dads beating Sons 14 to 13.

John D. ‘White Sue Eoaeee Mass Wesley G. White Medford Jeanette B Manchester Nhs Bath Harry B. White Dummer Street Court Lillian Blackie Clinton Dorothy White Harpswell J. J. White Topsham

Bath native Col. Hayden ill at St Luke's Hospital

Bath friends report Col. J Frank Hayden of New York City and formerly of Bath is ill at St Luke's Hospital. Although he has not visited Bath for years he remains fond of his old home town.

Bath Col. J. Frank Hayden New York City St. Luke’s Hospital Col. Hayden

Double wedding at St Marys church in Somerville

Weekend guests from Somerville and Lexington attended the ceremony Monday at St Marys church where Mary A. Paulin wed Jamie A. Comeau and Cecile M. Paulin wed Clifford J. White. Guests included Mr and Mrs Sidney Jeddry and daughters Natalie and Lou ise and Mr and Mrs Nicholas Comeau.

Sidney Jeddry Natalie Louise Somerville Mass Nicholas Comeau Lexington Estelle Comeau Spring Street St. Mary's Church Mary A. Paulin Cecile M. Paulin Jam Ies A. Comeau Clifford J. White

Harold B. Martin Returns to Brooklyn After Labor Day Visit

Harold B. Martin returns to Brooklyn New York after spending Labor Day with Mrs. Martin who has been visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Harry F Chellis of 5 Federal Street during the summer.

Harold B. Martin Brooklyn N. Y Martin Harry F. Chellis Federal Street

Paquet Man Works With State Highway Commission

Victor H Paquet employed in Augusta by the State Highway Commission spent the weekend and Labor Day with his mother Mrs Mabel H Paquet of 28 Rosell Street in Augusta.

Victor H. Paquet Ine Augusta State Highway Commission Mabel H. Paquet Rosell Street

New England Holiday Visits Include Several Mass Residents

Mr and Mrs J P Flaherty of Woolburn Wo burn Mass with Miss Ruby Berg and George C Wotton of West Roxbury Mass return after visiting Mrs George C Wotton 721 Charles M Boyd returns to Newton Mass after a week with daughter Mrs John H Hyde Elmhurst Boyd spent summer at Poland Spring.

J. P. Flaherty Woburn Mass Ruby D. Berg George C. Wotton West Roxbury Mr. Wotton Washington Street Charles M. Boyd Newton John H. Hyde Mr. Hyde Elmhurst Mr. Boyd Poland Spring

Groton Hosts Returning Families After Weekend Visits

Mr and Mrs Priancis McDonald and daughter Frances returned Monday to Groton Connecticut after a weekend at the home of Mr and Mrs Norman Mackinnon of 276 Washington Street. Prof and Mrs Maurice W Avery and Maurice Hilcott returned Sunday to Williamstown Massachusetts after spending the summer at Appalachee Shore Boothbay Harbor.

Priancis McDonald Frances Groton Conn Norman Maurice W. Avery Maurice Hilcott Williamstown Mass Appalachee Shore Boothbay Harbor

Local society notes from New London and Cambridge visits

Mr and Mrs Park Saxton and daughters Joyce and Phyllis return to New London Conn after vacation at the home of Mr and Mrs Frank King 725 Washington street and grandmother Mrs Josephine McNeil Miss Carolyn King accompanies them Miss Elizabeth E Webber and guest Mrs Helen Stearns return to Cambridge Mass after summer at the Webber cottage Popham Beach Mrs Harold E Hodgkins and son David from Auburn arrive for a visit with her mother Mrs Frank 8 Wakefield 53 South street Mrs Wakefield continues bed rest after a fall with multiple broken ribs Mrs Meta Bearce Malden Mass Miss Helen Bayron Brooklyn N Y and Miss Jane Matthewson Boston visit Mrs E R Brown 31 Deering street on Sunday

Park Saxton Joyce Phyllis New London Conn Prank King Washington Street Josephine McNeil Carolyn King Elizabeth E. Webber Helen Stearns Cambridge Mass Webber Cottage Popham Beach Harold E. Hodgkins David Auburn Frank Meta Bearce Malden Helen Bayron Brooklyn, N. Y Jane Matthewson Boston E. R. Brown Deering Street

Chateau Johnson Returns to New York After Beach Stay

Chateau Johnson came back to New York Monday night after spending several weeks at Smill Point Beach as a guest of Mrs. George 8 Dearborn. Mrs Johnson will stay at Smill Point until mid month.

Chateau Johnson New York Smill Point Beach George 8. Dearborn Johnson Smill Point

Clergy Retreat Attends Se Bag o Lake This Week

Rev Charles M Tubbs joins Episcopal clergy retreat at Se bago Lake with Rev Malcolm H Tay lor of Washington DC leading. Dr Langdon T Thaxter and Mrs Thaxter visit Small Point guests of Mr and Mrs John K Jayne. Homer L Ferguson of Newport News Shipbuilding hosts with Mr and Mrs Wetherbee. Miss Phyl Christopher of Lisbon Parls stays two weeks in city with cousin Miss Dorothy White.

Charles M. Tubbs Sebago Lake Malcolm 8. Taylor Washington, D. C Homer L. Ferguson Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Co Newport News Charles P. Wetherbee High Street Phyl Christopher Lisbon Parls Dorothy White Dummer Street Court

Local social notes from Pelham Manor and neighbors

Robert P. Shaw has returned to Pelham Manor after weeks with Mrs. Shaw and son at her mother Mrs. Pred R. Dean's home. Edward W. Bridgham Jr. spent Labor Day at Sebasco as guest of Marcus Beebe. Mr and Mrs Howard Mildram, after summer at Squirrel Island Inn and weekend with Fred B Reed family, returned to Boston on Tuesday.

Robert P. Shaw Pelham Manor N. Y Edward W. Bridgham, Jr Sebasco Marcus Beebe Howard Mildram Squirrel Island Inn Fred B. Reed Boston Tueay

Miss Mary MacKinnon Guest of Washington Street Trio

Miss Mary MacKinnon of Topsham spent the weekend and holiday as a guest of Mrs. Paul Tiemer and Miss Mary Newell of Washington street, enjoying leisure time in the city.

Mary MacKinnon Topsham Paul Tiemer Mary Newell Washington Street

Mr and Mrs J W McNeil Pass Away Sunday

Mr and Mrs J W McNeil passed Sunday alongside their mother Mrs Josephine McNeil of 125 Washington Street in a family bereavement report.

J. W. McNeil Josephine McNeil Washington Street

Miss Elwina Durgin and Jennie Bean Visit Nobleboro

Miss Elwina Durgin and Jennie Bean of 741 Middle Street spent the weekend and Labor Day in Nobleboro as guests of Miss Lizzie Tibbetts.

Elwina PF. Durgin Jennie Bean Middle Street Nobleboro Lizzie Tibbetts

Informal Monday Tea at Newell Home With Out-of-Town Guests

Mrs. Paul Tiemer and Miss Mary Newell entertained at the Washington street home of Mr. and Mrs. William B. Newell from four to six. Guests traveling from Portland Rochester New York Orlando Fla Springfield Mass Ardmore Pa Newton Mass Topsham and New Harbor joined the hosts. The Newells returned Monday from a weekend at New Harbor with Dr. Charles Moulton of East Orange New Jersey. Mrs. Harlan Small of Springfield accompanied them home and stayed Monday night. she had visited her brother, Dr. Moulton, for two weeks.

Paul Tiemer Mary Newell William 8. Newell Washington Street Nathan Green Portland Green Rochester N. Y Charles Hikiar New York Julia Lawrence Orlando Fla Harlan P. Smal Springfield Mass Evelyn Braun Ardmore Margaret Cargill Virginia Carl Newton Mary MacKinnon Topsham Stanley Hatch New Harbor Newell Charles Moulton East Orange N. J Mrs. Newell Harlan P. Small Small Dr. Moulton

Smith and Desmonds Vacation Guests in Harrington

Mr and Mrs J T Smith of West street and Mr and Mrs Jay Desmond of Brooklyn New York spent Labor Day at Harrington as guests of Mrs Smiths grandmother Mrs Ida W Strout.

J. T. Smith West Street Jay Desmond Brooklyn, N. Y Harrington Mrs. Smith Ida W. Strout

Voorhees Return From Summer at Cottage

Mr and Mrs Wilmer I Voorhees of Bedford street return home after spending the summer at their cottage.

Wilmer I. Voorhees Bedford Street Popham Beach

Minnie Roderick Returns Home From Medomak Camps

Mrs Minnie Roderick arrives at 125 Center Street after a summer employed at Medomak Camps in Washington.

Minnie Roderick Center Street Washington Medomak Camps

Fur bish and Thompson Wedding in Boston

Announcements report the marriage of Miss Minnie E. Fur bish to E. Barton Thompson. The ceremony took place on Wednesday July 31 at Trinity Church Boston with intimate friends present. Mrs Thompson formerly headed Bath City hospital and they will reside at 97 St Stephens Street Boston.

Minnie E. Furbish E. Barton Thompson Trinity Church Boston Thompson Bath City Hospital

Bath Department Store guests plan Boston shopping trip

Mr. and Mrs. 8. Levin left Monday for Boston to pass a few days purchasing new Fall goods for the Bath Department Store.

Levin Boston Bath Department Store

Sewalls Visit Kennebunkport for Weekend With Bath Kin

Marshall Sewall arrives from New York to spend the weekend with his mother Mrs. Frank L. Sewall in Bath at Kennebunkport. His sister Miss Nancy Sewall also returns from Bar Harbor where she joined the Atwater household party.

Marshall Sewall Frank L. Sewall Bath New York Kennebunkport Nancy Sewall Bar Harbor Atwater Kent's

Mrs Edith Fulton Visits Bay View House Guest of Mrs Mosley

Mrs Edith Fulton of Portland spent Labor Day at Bay View House in South Port as a guest of Mrs Herbert J. Mosley of 3 Weeks Street.

Edith Fulton Portland Bay View House Southport Herbert J. Mosley 3 Weeks Street

O'Briens Return to Brooklyn After Bath Visit

Dr and Mrs F W O'Brien of Brooklyn have returned to Congress Square hotel Portland after visiting Bath with Mrs A M Coombs of 51 Corliss St They returned to their Brooklyn home Tuesday Rev Harold S Olafson of St Pauls Church Flatbush NY is visiting Mrs Arthur Sewaild of Washington St for a few days

F. W. O’brien Brooklyn N. Y Congress Square Portland Bath A. M. Coombs Corliss Street Harold 8. Olafson St. Paul’s Church Flatbush, N. Y Arthur Sewaild Washington Street

Holiday Guests Visit Coombs Family and Relatives

Mr and Mrs George H Coombs host their daughter Mrs Claude Dyer and granddaughter Miss Arlene Lakin from West Somerville Mass Their daughter in law Mrs Donald O Connor of Boston may join for the holiday weekend Also Mr and Mrs Jack Germaine of Wollaston Mass visit Mrs Germaine s parents Mr and Mrs Ralph K Hall on High street for the holidays.

George H. Coombs Cherry Street Claude Dyer West Somerville Mass Arlene Lakin Miss Lakin Donald O'Connor Boston Jack Germaine Wollaston, Mass Mrs. Germaine Mrs Ralph K. Hall High Street

Local Salem Family Year Ends Summer at Five Islands

Mr and Mrs Howard McPhee of Salem New Hampshire and this city close their cottage after a Summer at Five Islands. They return to Bath for the weekend and depart Monday for Salem where McPhee teaches mathematics and coaches at Woodbury High School. The Lemonts of 210 Washington Street spent Labor Day weekend in Southport with daughters Margery and Frances.

Howard McPhee Evelyn Jackie Salem N. H Five Islands Bath Woodbury High School Frank M. Lemont Margery F. and Frances Washington Street Southport

Conger Family Leaves Sebasco For Washington Visit

Commander Franklin P. Conger U S N with Mrs. Conger and their son Lowell depart Sebasco after a late summer visit and head to Washington D C. Mrs Conger’s sister Miss Lowell also leaves to join her brother at Boothbay Harbor. Mr and Mrs Owen J Ledyard and Mrs H W Tucker depart for Bethlehem New Hampshire where he attends Labor Day at the Alpine Oasis.

Franklin P. Conger Conger Lowell Washington, D. C Sebasco Owen J. Ledyard H. W. Tucker Bethlehem N. H

Two Cleveland visitors depart after Ogontz camp stay

Miss Alexandra Meyendof of Cleveland Ohio left Saturday morning after a visit with Miss Carol E Stevens of 871 Middle street. Both were counselors at the Ogontz camp in Lisbon New Hampshire. Mr. and Mrs Milton B Kimball of Augusta were overnight guests Friday of Mrs Frederick H Kimball of Augusta.

Alexandra Meyendof Cleveland Carol E. Stevens Middle Street Ogontz Lisbon N. H Milton

Johnsons welcome Carol at Bath Memorial Hospital

A daughter weighing seven pounds was born Saturday morning to Mr. and Mrs. Royal A. Johnson of 151 North street at Bath Memorial hospital. The baby was named Carol Johnson. Mr. Johnson is local manager for John Hancock Insurance Co. Mrs. Louis Petlock and daughter Sylvia left Sunday for Mattapan Mass after visiting Mr. Petlock's parents at 22 Franklin street.

Royal A. Johnson North Street Bath Memorial Hospital Carol Johnson Johnson The John Hancock Insurance Co Louis Petlock Sylvia Mattapan Mass Mr. Petlock Nathan Petlock Pranklin Street

Paine Family Welcomes New Arrival Saturday

Philip 8. Paine arrived Saturday to father Cecil E. Paine and Mrs. Paine.

Winchester youth Forbes Kelly visits Elmhurst hosts

Forbes Kelly son of Mr and Mrs Frank B Kelly of Winchester Massachusetts is a guest for a few days of Mr and Mrs John H Hyde of Elmhurst for a short visit during which he stays with the Hyde family

Forbes Kelly Frank B. Kelly Winchester Mass John H. Hyde Elmhurst

Friday Guests Gather For Bath Event In New England

En route social list includes Mr. and Mrs. John K. Jayne of New Canaan Conn Mr. and Mrs. Edward Curtis Mr and Mrs Pritt and James Slocum of Rochester N Y Mr and Mrs Raymond H Trott of Providence R I Mr and Mrs Donald B Sewall of Boothbay Harbor Mrs William Fay of Winchester Mass Mrs William Bickerstaff of Haddonfield N J Miss Margaret Cargill of New York and Mr and Mrs Milton S Kimball of Augusta.

Bath John K. Jayne New Canaan Margaret Cargill New York Milton 8. Kimball Augusta

Olga Stagelman Leaves Ridin' Light Lodge for Popham Beach

Miss Olga Stagelman, recently a guest at Ridin' Light Lodge, has traveled to Popham Beach for a several day stay.

Olga Stagelman Ridin’ Light Lodge Popham Beach

San Diego Groom-to-Be Harold Donnell to Wed Thelma White

Harold L. Donnell of San Diego son of Mr and Mrs Roy A Donnell will marry Miss Thelma White of Okemah Oklahoma this week in San Diego. He recently returned to the West Coast after years in Bath and is employed at the Exposition Bank in San Diego.

Harold L. Donnell San Diego Cal Roy A. Donnell Oak Street Thelma White Okemah Okla Donnell West Coast Bath Exposition Bank

Rockland guest Arthur Richardson visits Miss Gross in city

Arthur Richardson of Rockland and his party were Friday guests of Miss Elzira Gross in the city. They motored to Portland for the day.

Arthur Richardson Rockland Elzira Gross Portland

Cornish Family Returns Home After Visit in West Paris

Mrs. Harry E. Cornish and son Harry L. Cornish returned Friday night to 54 Weeks street after visiting Mrs. Melford N. Perham and Mr. Perham at their West Paris home. They were joined in Bath on the return by her sister Mrs. Velma S. Cornish who spent the weekend and holiday with them.

Harry E. Cornish Harry L. Cornish Weeks Street Melford N. Perham Mr. Perham Paris

Miss Virginia Carl and Duncan McInnes Visit Newton Couple

Miss Virginia Carl of Newton Massachusetts and Duncan McInnes arrived Saturday to spend the weekend and holiday with Mrs John McInnes of Washington street local social notes.

Virginia Carl Newton Mass Duncan McInnes John McInnes Washington Street

Officials Attend Bow Harbor Clam Bake At Cundy's Harbor

Mr and Mrs A Bernard Henderson Miss Muriel H Howe and Clinton Owen spent the weekend at the Sheriff Henderson camp in Bow Hon Rupert H Baxter pres William S Newell of Bath Iron Works Corp and ex Alderman Daniel T Dougherty attended the annual clam bake of officials of the A and K St Ry Saturday at Cundy's Harbor

A. Bernard Henderson Muriel H. Howe Clinton Owen Sheriff Henderson Camp Bow Sylvia Rupert H. Baxter William S. Newell Bath Iron Works Corp Daniel T. Dougherty Cundy’s Harbor

Visit and travel notices from Maine residents reported

Miss Elizabeth D. McGrath visiting her father Eugene McGrath and Mrs McGrath at their Summer home in Wiscasset was in the city on Saturday. Mrs Elizabeth Coombs of South street left Friday for Reading Massachusetts to spend two weeks with her daughter Mrs Samuel Williams.

Joseph I. Smith Portland Betty Levanthal Samuel Hofman Biddeford Fannie Jacobson Max Fleischer Bath Joseph Mack Portiana Elizabeth D. McGrath Eugene McGrath Mrs. McGrath Wiscasset City Elizabeth Coombs South Street Reading Mass Samuel Williams

New York GOP Leader Attends Belgrade Conference Then Weekend Visit

Chase Mellen Jr., chairman of the New York Republican County committee, spoke at a Belgrade Republican Women conference Friday afternoon and arrived Friday night at Small Point Beach to spend the weekend with cousin Mrs. Douglas Dearborn and Mr. Dearborn. A son born to Mr. and Mrs. John C. Hart of 25 Deering Street has been named John C. Hart Jr.

Chase Mellen, Jr New York Republican County Committee Belgrade Small Point Beach Douglas Dearborn Dearborn John C. Hart Deering Street John C. Hart, Jr

Local Socials Report A Pier Dance Trip and Birth

Mr and Mrs J Edward Drake Jr with Miss Mary Sewall Miss Jane Hyde Miss Elizabeth Butterfield Miss Betty Barnhill Harry Ring Albert Coombs and Bruce Young motored to Old Orchard Wednesday of last week and enjoyed the dancing on the pier in the evening. Mary Elizabeth is the name given the daughter born Aug 23 to Mr and Mrs John Pagurko of 461 High street.

J. Edward Drake, Jr Mary Sewall Jane Hyde Elizabeth Butterfield Betty Barnhill Harry Ring Albert Coombs Bruce Young Old Orchard Mary Elizabeth John Pagurko High Street

Mrs Lulu Larrabee Visits Milton Family Ties

Mrs. Lulu Larrabee Clinger of Milton Pennsylvania arrives to visit her relatives Miss Jennie Larrabee of Portland John Larrabee of Trufant accompanied by Mrs. Clinger. She will also visit Mr and Mrs Merton Wright at 270 High Street and is remembered by her former name Lulu Larrabee.

Pierce G. Clinger Milton, Pa Walter Larrabee Trufants’s Crossing Jennie Larrabee Portland John Larrabee Trufant’s Milton Clinger Merton Wright 270 High Street Lulu Larrabee

Thompson Couple Leaves Friday for Lubec Holiday

Mr and Mrs Perry L Thompson departed Friday afternoon to spend Labor Day in Lubec joining Mr and Mrs Arthur Brown for the long weekend.

Perry L. Thompson Labor Day Lubec Arthur Brown

Fulton Family Vacation Roundup Across New England

Mr and Mrs Ernest Fulton of Front street and Miss Betty Howard of Washington street traveled Friday to East Braintree Massachusetts for Labor Day with Mrs Fulton’s sister Mrs Charles Laing Their daughter Dorothea Fulton spent the summer with her aunt and uncle at their Plymouth cottage The text also notes Portland visitors Mrs H H Lord and daughter Evelyn Mrs Donald Avery and Mrs Hugh D Grant on Thursday

Ernest Fulton Front Street Betty Howard Washington Street East Braintree Mass Labor Day H. H. Lord Evelyn Donald Avery Hugh D. Grant Portland

Birth of Daughter to Bowdoin Family in Wisconsin

Evelyn Louise Bowdoin is the newborn daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Bowdoin of Wisconsin. Mrs. Bowdoin was formerly Miss Helen Downey of this city and is related to Mrs. Lewis Spicer. Nearby relatives include the Doyle family visiting from Springfield and local residents on Bedford Street. Marie LeMont of 15 Valley Avenue has accepted a job in Skowhegan.

Carl Bowdoin Wiscasset Evelyn Louise Bowdoin Bowdoin Helen Downey City Lewis Spicer Bedford Street Marie LeMont Earl LeMont Valley Skow Hegan

Newton Center couple back from summer home vacation

Dr and Mrs Harvey Hardy and their daughter have returned to their Newton Center home from a vacation at their summer house located at 243 Washington Street. They plan to visit again later this year.

Harvey Hardy Newton Center Washington Street

McClure to Tour Mexico and United States Expositions

Mr McClure plans side trips into Mexico and Oregon with stops in Salt Lake City Kansas City Denver and Cleveland before a five to six day stay in St Louis for the Mississippi sail and American Legion convention. He will be away one month to five weeks crediting friends for essential support in a Northeastern Maine contest. Dr and Mrs Hugh D Grant and son Hurley left for Lowell Massachusetts to visit Allan Fraser.

San Diego McClure Mexico Oregon Salt Lake City Kansas City Denver Cleveland St. Louis Mississippi River The American Legion New England Hugh D. Grant Hurley Lowell Mass Allan Fraser

Electrical trainee to ship to South Africa from Bath Iron Works

Michael J. Vuchnich of Southwest Pennsylvania, sent six months ago from Lincoln Electric Co Columbus for practical electrical experience at Bath Iron Works, left for Columbus Saturday and will depart for South Africa in October as a Lincoln Electric field representative. Ohio State 1933 alum recognized as a leading college football player.

Michael J. Vuchnich Southwest Lincoln Electric Co Columbus Bath Iron Works Corp South Africa Vuchnich Ohio State

Mrs Horace McClure and Miss Gross Motor to Mt Katah

Mrs. J Horace McClure and Miss Elzira Gross left Sy for a motor trip to Mt Katah and surrounding area to spend the holiday.

Butler and Danforth Return From Visits Near Bath

Sergt. and Mrs. Harry Butler finish a two week vacation at Ridin Light Lodge in Bath and return to Allston Massachusetts. Mrs. Butler resumes duty with the Boston police force on Sunday. Miss Eleanor P Danforth returns from a three week visit with a former classmate at Farmington Normal in South La Grange.

Harry Butler Bath Ridin’ Light Lodge Allston Mass Sergt. Butler Boston Eleanor P. Danforth High Street South la Grange Farmington Normal Stanley Messer

Holiday visits span Newton Center and Southwest Harbor families

Mr and Mrs Donnell M Carr and son Donnell M Jr of Newton Center Mass arrived Sunday to spend the holiday with Mr and Mrs Charles A Carr of 8 Andrews road. Mr and Mrs Fred J Higgins of 80 Lincoln street spent Labor Day weekend with Mr and Mrs Edwin L Higgins of Southwest Harbor. Mrs Duer D Breck and Miss Sidney Breck vacationed at Mrs Edward H Kimballs on Lincoln street before heading to St John NB for a week. Breck and Breck attended the Republican Women conference in Belgrade where Chase Mellen Jr of New York spoke.

Donnell M. Carr Donnell M., Jr Newton Center Mass Carr Charles A. Carr Andrews Road Fred J. Higgins Lincoln Street Duer D. Breck Sidney Breck Edward H. Kimball St. John N. B Breck Miss Breck Belgrade

Miss May Sewall at Prout's Neck guest of Miss Porteous

Miss May Sewall of the Stone house visits Prout's Neck for a few days as a guest of Miss Jane Porteous.

May Sewall The Stone House Prout’s Neck Jane Porteous

New York Visitors Spend Weekend at Small Point Beach

Baldwin and Wyllys Terry of New York arrived Friday to spend the weekend and holiday with their aunt Mrs. Harrison Wright and Mr. Wright at Small Point Beach.

Winchester Woman Visits Cousin at Small Point Beach

Mrs. William Fay of Winchester Massachusetts visits her cousin Mrs William Sewall at Small Point Beach. John W Williams Jr Harold Sewall Williams and Arthur Foster Williams spend a few weeks at Small Point with their mother Mrs John W Williams after a summer at camp.

John W. Williams, Jr Harold Sewall Williams Arthur Foster Williams Small Point John W. Williams

Wedding Plans At Lake Wassookeag With Noted Guests

Reverend Ernest Heywood and Mrs. Heywood left Friday to officiate the wedding of Miss Marjorie Mountain and Robert Buxton at Lake Wassookeag, summer home of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Mountain in Dexter. Buxton once lived on York Street in Bath at the George Hopkins house. Eleanor Danforth of 1110 High Street has returned from a Boston visit with her aunt, Mrs. Florence Mitchell.

Ernest Heywood Eleanor Danforth 1110 High Street Boston Florence Mitchell

Local Social Notes From Wollaston and Nearby

Mr and Mrs Charles R Brown of Wollaston Mass visit Mrs Browns sister Mrs Leslie Fowles at 389 High Street then travel to Gorham NH to see daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs Walter A Austin Miss Ida Thurlow of Wollaston arrives to visit Mrs Fowles Mrs N Winslow Williams returns to Baltimore after a few days at Small Point with Mrs John W Williams Mrs Frank Hunt and daughter Joan of Bradford Mass visit her parents Mr and Mrs Albert Redson of Lemont Street Labor Day weekend Mr Hunt joins the family and they return home Miss Marjorie Burk daughter of Mr and Mrs William Burk Newark NJ visits her aunt and uncle Mr and Mrs Lewis Spicer on Bedford Street

Charles R. Brown Wollaston Mass Mrs. Brown Leslie Fowles High Street Gorham N. H Walter A. Austin Ida Thurlow Mrs. Fowles N. Winslow Williams Baltimore Small Point John W. Williams Frank Hunt Joan Bradford Marjorie Burk William Burk Newark, N. J Lewis Spicer Bedford Street

Vail Families Visit Relatives in Bath This Labor Day

Mr and Mrs Lawrence Vail of Saugus Mass and Mr and Mrs George R Vail of Lynn Mass arrived Saturday to spend Labor Day with Mrs Lawrence Vails uncle Perry Beals of Robinhood and other relatives in Bath.

Lawrence Vail Saugus Mass George R. Vail Lynn Perry Beals Robinhood Bath

Edward J Murphy Heads to Bangor for Labor Day Weekend

Edward J Murphy traveled to Bangor on Friday to spend the Labor Day weekend with his wife Mrs Murphy who has been ill and is now joined by him for the early part of the week.

Edward J. Murphy Bangor Mrs. Murphy

Reynolds Family Arrives From Brookline for Labor Day Visit

Frank Reynolds of Brookline Massachusetts arrived Saturday to spend Labor Day with his daughter Miss Helen Reynolds and his parents Mr and Mrs Thomas F Reynolds on Upper Washington Street.

Frank Reynolds Brookline Mass Helen Reynolds Thomas F. Reynolds Upper Washington Street

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