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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Sep 06, 1951

Page

3

Bath Hosts Local Society and Club Guests Weekend

Mr and Mrs Leon B Pennell Jr and other Bath residents entertained at the Bennett cot at Quaker Point with games music and refreshments. Attendees included many Bath couples and Mrs Lewis M King and daughter Marilyn traveled to Hartford. Alan Fifield celebrated his fourth birthday with friends. Rev Cramer and family visited relatives amid church and camp activities.

Leon B. Pennell Albert H. Desmond Robert J. Stone Bath Bennett Cot Quaker Point Edward J. Lee Henry W. Mank Leon J. White William S. Carmichael James E. Taggart Charles W. Lee Theodore F. Watson Elford A. Stover James P. Callan Warren E. Rogers Ernest A. Rogers, Jr Donald F. Perry David H. Sprague George A. Gardiner Leonard F. Wetherbee Russell N. Turcotte Herschel Libby Francis Lee Quincy Mass Alan Fifield Nimard Fifield Heathlane

Local residents return from various service and travel

Harold E. Brown of Bedford street spent a few weeks off from his Camp Chewonki rifle instructor duties in Chewonki Neck Maine and will teach math at Morse High School in September. Sgt Warren E. Rogers of Bath received an honorable discharge and is back home after his second enlistment. Mr and Mrs Roland Tanguay and children left for Yakima Washington after visiting Mrs Tanguay’s parents on Lincoln Street.

Harold E. Brown Bedford Street Camp Chewonki Chewonki Neck Wiscasset Morse High School Warren E. Rogers U. S. Army Fort Devans Bath Sgt. Rogers Oakhurst Roland Tanguay Yakima Wash Tanguay Thomas Gallagher Lincoln Street

Bangor Families Welcome Labor Day Guests

Mr and Mrs Earl Hodgkins of Bangor and family arrived Friday to spend Labor Day weekend with Mrs Hodgkins sister and her husband on Academy Street. Mr and Mrs Loring Hart of 2 Maxwell Street host guests Mr and Mrs Salvatore Alfieri Jr of Miami Florida. Alfieri has studied with Hart at the University of Miami for the past year.

Earl Hodgkins Bangor Loring E. Hart Maxwell Street Salvatore Alfier, Jr Miami, Fla Alfieri Hart University of Miami

Miss Mae Nelson Joins McKinley Hospital in New Role

Miss Mae Nelson begins as supervisor of physiotherapy at McKinley Hospital in Trenton New Jersey on August 1. A Bouve Boston graduate affiliated with Tufts, she is daughter of L P Nelson of 1323 High street and boards with Philip J Wenz of Day’s Ferry. William L Skelton of Bath was elected assistant treasurer at a Pine Tree Society for Crippled Children and Adults board meeting.

Mae Nelson McKinley Hospital Trenton N. J Miss Nelson Bouve-Boston Tufts College L. P. Nelson High Street Philip J. Wenz Day’s Ferry William L. Skelton Bath The Pine Tree Society For Crippled Children and Adults, Inc

Portland man attends funeral of veteran merchant George Dadiotes

Nicholas S Mihalos proprietor of United Shoe Repairing Shop in Portland traveled to attend the funeral of George Dadiotes a retired Portland businessman and longtime friend.

Nicholas S. Mihalos United Shoe Repairing Shop Portland George Dadiotes Mr. Mihalos

Families Return After Montreal Death Tragedy

Mr and Mrs Paul D Moore return home from Montreal after the death of Mrs Moore sister Mrs Ernest R Kay in the city. Mr and Mrs Frank Durant and Mr and Mrs Eugene G Libby depart by motor for a two week trip visiting Quebec and the Bay of Gaspe region in Canada.

Paul D. Moore Washington Street Montreal Canada Moore Ernest R. Kay Frank Durant Center Street Eugene G. Libby Fitts Street Quebec Bay of Gaspe Mr. Durant Windlass Company Mr. Libby West Bath

Bath visitors return from New Hampshire and Long Island

Mr and Mrs Charles Berit and their sons Charles Jr and Joe along with Mrs Benoits sister Estelle Candler and daughter Jeanette of Long Island New York visited the Benoits for a week. They returned to Bath after a few days in Hooksett New Hampshire where they were guests of Mrs Charles Woodbury.

Charles Berit Charles, Jr Joe Denny Road Benoit Estelle Candler Jeanette Long Island N. Y Benoits Bath Hookgett N. H Charles Woodbury

Mrs Marius H Page and Daughter Nellie Visit Lexington

Mrs Marius H Page and her daughter Nellie are spending a few days in Lexington Massachusetts enjoying sights and local hospitality.

Marius H. Page Nellie Lexington Mass

Local Student Arrives Home From Boston Institute

Robert T. Oreone of Mr. and Mrs. Hiram T. Vens 871 Middle Street has arrived home for a week’s vacation while attending the Massachusetts Embalming Institute in Boston.

Robert T. Oreone Hiram T.vens Middle Street Massachusetts Boston

Van Wynen Vacationing at Popham Beach Cottage

Mr and Mrs George Van Wynen of Dike road are spending their vacation at the Anderson cottage located at Popham Beach.

George van Wynen Dike Road Anderson Cottage Popham Beach

Bluff Road Family Returns From Portland Visit

Mrs Edward Jones and her daughters Candy and Cathy of Bluff Road returned from a two week visit with Mrs Jones sister and husband Mr and Mrs Irvin Knedler and their mother Mrs Margaret Williams of Woodfords Street Portland.

Edward Jones Candy Cathy Bluff Road

Local Residents Travel Plans and Visit Highlights

Mr and Mrs Joseph Kings bury Heath Jane left Friday for Boston to spend a week visiting friends and relatives. Miss Barbara Parks of Bath and Miss Barbara Genthner and Miss Nancy Welner of Topsham recently returned from visiting Cpl and Mrs Francis Mendes and Sgt and Mrs Donald Gaudreau at Red Bank New Jersey. Mrs Gaudreau is the former Mary Burgess of Bath.

Joseph Kingsbury Heath Jane Boston Barbara Parks Bath Barbara Genthner Nancy Welner Topsham Francis Mendes Donald Gaudreau Red Bank N. J Gaudreau Mary Burgess

Prominent Guests Visit Popham Beach and Boothbay

Capt. and Mrs. R E Lockwood U S N of Washington DC were guests of Comdr and Mrs Charles Norris Jr at the Donnell cottage Popham Beach. Mr and Mrs Clifton O Page of Philadelphia are visiting his mother Mrs Orville Page and sister Mrs R J M Steussy and also plan time in Boothbay.

R. E. Lockwood Washington, D. C Charles Norris, Jr Donnell Popham Beach Clifton O. Page Philadelphia Orville Page R. J. M. Steussy Middle Street Boothbay

Family visitors at Kittery and Small Point

Mr and Mrs John Chaney and two sons Jackie and Raymond of Kittery returned there Bee after visiting his mother Mrs Goldie Chaney on Cato Avenue Miss Bee Gezeer of New York City spent the holiday weekend as guest of Miss Camilla Sewall at Small Point

John Chaney Jackie Raymond Kittery Bee Goldie Chaney Cato Avenue Bee Gezeer New York City Camilla Sewall

Miss Margaret Mallett Visits Parents in Johnstown

Miss Margaret Mallett a registered nurse from Johnstown Pennsylvania is on a two week vacation staying with her parents Mr and Mrs John Mallett at 14 Walker Street. Mallett serves as medical coordinator and social investigator for the USMWA welfare and retirement fund.

Margaret Mallett R. N Johnstown John Mallett Walker Street Mallett Usmwa Welfare and Retirement Fund

Soldier Linwood Wright Returns From Furlough

Pfc Linwood Wright has returned to Fort Hancock New Jersey after a 10 day furlough spent with his mother Mrs Lara Wright at 20 Tower Circle.

Pfc Linwood Wright Fort Hancock N. J Lara Wright Tower Circle

Mrs Susan Breck McDowell Moves to Portland Home

Mrs. Susan Breck McDowell, who spent the summer at the Manley cottage in Small Point, left early this week for Cape Cottage in Portland. She has bought a home and taken residence with her two children Cony Dearborn and Sidney McDowell.

Susan Breck McDowell Manley Cottage Small Point Cape Cottage Portland Cony Dearborn Sidney McDowell

Dawe Visits with Aunt and Uncle During Parents’ Vacation

Danny Dawe has been visiting for ten days with his aunt and uncle Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Lord Jr. of 1483 Washington Street while his parents Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Dawe of Bangor vacation in Ohio.

Danny Dawe Daniel Lord, Jr Washington Street Gerald Dawe Bangor Ohio

Families Plan White Mountain Trip Over Labor Day Weekend

Mr and Mrs Daniel Lord Jr and son Richard of 1483 Washington Street and Mr and Mrs James Steen of 1485 Washington Street left Saturday for a trip through the White Mountains over the Labor Day weekend.

Daniel Lord, Jr Richard Washington Street James Steen

Mr. and Mrs Murphy Visit Haggetts in Warwick

Mr and Mrs Edward Murphy of Warwick Neck lighthouse Warwick RI stay as guests with Mr and Mrs Charles Haggett on York Street.

Densmore Family Hosts Weekend Guests in New London

Fire Harold Densmore and his family returned home to New London New Hampshire after a weekend visit as guests of Merle V Watson at 722 Washington Street. Also visiting were Mr and Mrs Irvin Watson of Farmington Falls.

Harold Densmore Donald Nancy New London N. H Labor Day Merle V. Watson Washington Street Watson Irvin Watson Farmington Falls

Miss Riva Greenblatt Joins St Croix High School Staff

Miss Riva Greenblatt left Sunday for Woodland to teach English and direct dramatics at St. Croix High School. She was Morse High valedictorian, graduated June 1950 from the University of Maine with high distinction, and was active in dramatics and the Masque.

Riva Greenblatt Woodland St. Croix High School Morse High School Gorham State Teachers College University of Maine Maine New York City Solomon K. Greenblatt Washington Street

Miss Reed Returns Home After Visiting West Bowdoin

Miss Mabel Reed of North Street returned home Friday from West Bowdoin where she had been a guest of friends for three weeks.

Mabel Reed North Street West Bowdoin

Paul MacDonald Enlists at Columbian Preparatory School

Paul MacDonald son of Mr and Mrs Arthur MacDonald of Bedford street leaves Friday for Washington DC to enter Columbian Preparatory school a military and naval prep school for boys He is a Morse High School graduate of 1950 and was employed last year by Powers Market on Washington street signed in Bedford.

Paul MacDonald Arthur MacDonald Bedford Street Washington, D. C Columbian Preparatory School Paul Morse High School Powers Market Washington Street

Greene Visited Manchester Guest of Stinson Family

Robert D Greene of 11 Dummer Street recently visited Manchester New Hampshire as a guest of Mrs Alton Stinson and family.

Robert D.greene Dummer Street Manchester N. H Alton Stinson

Mrs Annie Statey Visits Old Home After Year

Mrs Annie Statey of Popham Beach previously stopping with Mrs Clifford Harrington for a year has returned from a two weeks visit at her old home in Popham. Mrs Robert Reynolds of High Street is a medical patient at Memorial hospital, admitted last week.

Annie Statey Popham Beach Clifford Harrington Popham Robert Reynolds High Street Memorial Hospital

Miss Nellie Biggins’s Baltimore and Emmitsburg Visit

Miss Nellie Biggins of Washington Street returns from a weeklong trip to Baltimore and Emmitsburg Maryland. She left Boston on a tour and enjoyed a pleasant journey visiting scenic and historic points.

Nellie Biggins Washington Street Baltimore Emmitsburg Boston

Miss Amita Gamble Returns From Barre and Rutland Visit

Miss Amita Gamble daughter of Mr and Mrs Gerald Gamble of Woolwich has returned after a month long visit in Barre and Rutland Vermont.

Amita Gamble Gerald Gamble Woolwich Barre Rutland

Morse High Alumni Guests at Topsham Farewell Party

Miss Jacqueline Snipe a 1951 Morse high graduate and Miss Patricia Barrows a 1950 Morse alumna both of Topsham were honored at a farewell party hosted by Miss Nancy Webner of Topsham at the Tondro cottage New Meadows. Snipe left September 5 to train at the New England Baptist hospital Boston and Barrows will depart September 9 to study at the Central Maine General Hospital School of Nursing Lewiston. Mr and Mrs Harlan Guynn and son Robert with Mrs Guynn's mother Mrs Robert Addis of Middletown Conn were weekend guests of Mrs Guynn's mother Mrs H D Grant and Dr Grant.

Jacqueline Snipe Morse High School Patricia Barrows Morse Topsham Nancy Webner Tondreau Cottage New Meadows Snipe New England Baptist Hospital Boston Miss Barrows Central Maine General Hospital School of Nursing Lewiston Harlan Guynn Robert Guynn Robert Addis Middletown, Conn H. D. Grant Grant

Miss Gloria Swearingen Returns Home From West Virginia

Miss Gloria Swearingen daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Swearingen of Wesley street returns home after summer with grandparents Mr and Mrs Albert Swearingen and great grandmother Mrs Charles Swearingen in West Virginia. She traveled by plane leaving Elkins Wednesday afternoon at two and arrived Portland airport at 730 pm. She will enter the seventh grade at Central Grammar in two weeks.

Gloria Swearingen Charles Swearingen Wesley Street West Virginia Albert Swearingen Elkins W. Va Portland Miss Swearingen Central Grammar

Fleming Family Returns From Old Orchard Vacation

Mr and Mrs Clinton Fleming and their children of 17 Andrews Road have returned home after two weeks at Old Orchard. Mr Fleming took his annual vacation from duties as manager of the local AP store.

Clinton Fleming Andrews Road Old Orchard Fleming

Springfield Families Return from Sebasco Cottage Visit

Mr. and Mrs. Dwight W. Hollandbeck and their sons Peter and Dwight Jr. return to Springfield Ohio after visiting at Sebasco with Mr. and Mrs. Lee Bayley also of Springfield who have closed their Sebasco cottage and gone home.

Dwight W. Hollenbeck Peter and Dwight, Jr Springfield Ohio Sebasco Lee Bayley

Pren tiss Family Returns From White Mountains Vacation

Mr and Mrs Lewis E Pren tiss live at 19 Maple Street with their sons Richard and Courtney and daughter Elizabeth and her friend Sally Freeman. They have returned after a 15 day vacation in the White Mountains.

Lewis E. Prentiss Maple Street Richard Courtney Elizabeth Sally Freeman White Mountains

Wright Couple to Make Home at Plant

Mr and Mrs Calvin Bruce Wright return from their wedding trip Thursday and plan to make their home at Plant where he will work.

Calvin Bruce Wright Plant Street

Teachers Return From Fort Kent Trip

Miss Germaine Bonney a Mitchell school teacher Mrs Jean Jackins Weeks street school teacher and Miss Helen Avery Gibbons Fuel Co employee returned recently after several days trip to Fort Kent.

Germaine Bonney Mitchell School Jean Jackins Weeks Street Helen Avery Gibbons Fuel Co Fort Kent

Chatterboat Club Meets at Woolwich Home

The Chatterboat club gathered Tuesday last week at Mrs. Gladys Gamble’s Woolwich home with members including Mrs. Elaine Mitchell Mrs. Arlene Scott Mrs. ne Mc Crater Mrs. Harrietton Mrs. Louise Hamlin and Mrs. Alberta Brooks plus guest Mrs. Kay Chick of Revere Mass visiting Mrs. Susan J. Leeman. Discussions covered rummage sale and a paper demonstration with refreshments served. The next meeting is set with Mrs. Pauline Belanger at her West Bath home in two weeks.

Chatterboat Club Gladys Gamble Woolwich Elaine Mitchell Arlene Scott Ne McCrater Harrietton Louise Hamlin Alberta Brooks Blanche Ce Kay Chick Revere Mass Locke Susan J. Leeman Pauline Belanger West Bath

Miss Evelyn Eaton Visits Brunswick Grandparents

Miss Evelyn Eaton of Brunswick visits her grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Sidney L. Eaton at 92 Bedford Street during the family visit.

Evelyn Eaton Brunswick Mrs Sidney L. Eaton Bedford Street

Pratt, Shipyard Machinist, Taken to Memorial Hospital

Percy A. Pratt of 215 Oak Street was removed from Bath Iron Works to Memorial Hospital on Thursday after an illness. Pratt has worked as a machinist at the shipyard for a year and previously spent years in the same role at Hyde Windlass Co.

Percy A. Pratt Oak Street Bath Iron Works Memorial Hospital Mr. Pratt Hyde Windlass Co

Bath Native Clergyman and Wife Visit Rev. Harold Holbrook

Rev. and Mrs. Harold F. Holbrook of Cleveland Ohio are vacationing in Bath for a few days. Holbrook is a Bath native who spent his boyhood in the town.

Harold F. Holbrook Cleveland, Ohio Bath Rev. Holbrook

Mr and Mrs Sharp Visit Cummings in Boston Return

Mr and Mrs Robert F Sharp recently stayed with Mrs Sharpe’s parents Mr and Mrs Raymond Cummings at 2 Maxwell Street. They have returned to Boston where Mrs Sharp completes training at the New England Baptist Hospital and Mr Sharp begins his senior year at Harvard Medical School.

Robert F. Sharp Mrs. Sharpe Raymond Cummings Maxwell Street Boston Sharp New England Baptist Hospital Mr. Sharp Harvard Medical Schoo

Roths Child Jr. Guests at Trott Summer Home

Mr and Mrs Walter N Roths Jr of New York City were weekend guests of her parents Mr and Mrs Raymond Trott at the Trott summer home in Small Point.

Walter N. Rothschild, Jr New York City Raymond H. Trott Trott

Howe Couple Vacationing Amid Visits From Friends

Mr and Mrs Franklin Howe on a weeklong vacation with duties split between Brooke Chevrolet and the Bath office of the State Health and Welfare Department They visited Boston friends last week and traveled to Weld to spend time with Mrs Howes parents at Webb lake cottage Also hosting guests were Mr and Mrs Albert Whitney with visitors Mr and Mrs Ray Stratton and Miss Hazel Lindsey from nearby towns.

Franklin Howe Mr. Howe Brooke Chevrolet, Inc Howe Bath State Department of Health and Welfare Boston Weld Mrs Arthur Packard Beacon Street Webb Lake Albert E. Whitney Center Street Ray Stratton Hopkinton Mass Hazel Lindsey Saugus

Ferris brings son Carl Dexter at Gardiner Hospital

A son named Carl Dexter Ferris, born August 24 at Gardiner hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Ferris Jr. Mrs. Ferris was Virginia Anderson of Richmond before marriage. Ferris is a senior at Farmington State Teachers College.

Gardiner Hospital Melvin Ferris, Jr Carl Dexter Ferris Virginia Anderson Richmond Melvin Ferris Park Street Farmington State Teachers College

Nelsons Return From Ohio Trip

Mr and Mrs L P Nelson of 1323 High Street have just returned from a 10 days trip to Barberton Akron and Cleveland Ohio. In Barberton Mr Nelson visited the Babcock Wilcox Company.

L. P. Nelson High Street Barberton Akron Cleveland Ohio Nelson Babcock-Wilcox Company

Lemont announces birth of son Paul MacLellan Lemont Jr

Mr and Mrs Paul Lemont announce the birth of a son on August 29 at Mercy hospital Portland. The baby is named Paul MacLellan Lemont Jr Mrs Lemont is formerly Carolyn Thompson daughter of Mr and Mrs Richard Thompson of 10 Allen Street and Mr Lemont is the son of Mr and Mrs James Lemont of West Bath.

Paul Lemont Mercy Hospital Portland Paul MacLellan Lemont, Jr Lemont Carolyn Thompson Richard Thompson Allen Street Mr. Lemont James Lemont West Bath

Ste phensons visit Northampton relatives over weekend

Dr and Mrs Milton C Stephenson of 862 High street traveled Friday to Northampton Massachusetts to visit their daughter and son in law Dr and Mrs Fayette Branch over the weekend and holiday.

Milton C. Stephenson High Street Northampton Mass Fayette Branch

Trott Daughters Visit Parents at 977 High Street

Three daughters of Mr and Mrs Milton C Trott visited their parents at 977 High Street with families in tow. Lt Cmdr Lewis R Smith and Mrs Smith and daughter Carla of Washington DC, Manuel V Locsin and sons Nicholas and Gregory of Negros Philippines, and Miss Jane Trott of Boston. Mrs Smith is former Priscilla Trott and Mrs Locsin is former Marjorie Trott.

Milton C. Trott High Street Cmdr Lewis R. Smith Smith Carla Washington, D. C Manuel V. Locsin Nicholas Gregory Negros P. I

Gloucester women visit sister over weekend

Mrs. Carl D. Goodwin and Miss Margaret Walen of Gloucester return after spending the weekend with their sister Mrs. A. L. Coleman and Mr. Coleman at 20 Bath Street.

Carl D. Goodwin Margaret Walen Gloucester, Sr A. L. Coleman Mr. Coleman Bath Street

Miss Cunningham Heads to 28th Dancing Convention

Miss Mary Cunningham of the Boston Sears Teachers Club leaves for Boston to attend the 28th annual Dancing Teachers Convention at the Hotel Bradford. She is accompanied by Mrs Grace Cunningham and guests of Mr and Mrs Peter Carleton of Hyde Park. The event includes a week of training and she plans to open the Modern School of Dancing in Bath in late September.

Mary Cunningham Boston Sears Teachers’ Club Bradford Grace Cunningham Peter Carleton Hyde Park Mass

Mrs Smith Hosts Niece Rena Thorndike in Providence Visit

Mrs. Lida R. Smith of 12 Bowman street welcomed her niece Miss Rena Thorndike a Wave in the Navy Reserve now stationed in Providence Rhode Island as a guest last week.

Lida R. Smith Bowman Street Rena Thorndike U.S. Naval Reserve Providence R. I

Goldman couple's travels and academic milestones

Mr and Mrs Mark Goldman have spent the summer with Mrs Goldmans parents Mr and Mrs Raymond D Cummings and recently left for Bradley Beach New Jersey to visit Mr Goldmans parents. Mr Goldman earned a Master of Arts from the University of Minnesota and will begin as a graduate assistant in the English department at Ohio State University Columbus in September.

Mark Goldman

Mrs Faxon a Thursday guest at the Red House

Mrs Francis E Faxon of New York City and formerly Miss Charlotte Farnham of Bath visited the Red House on Lincoln street as a Thursday night guest after passing August at Southport.

Francis E. Faxon New York City Charlotte Farnham Bath Southport Red House Lincoln Street

City Manager Mitten dorf travels to New York for family illness

City Manager Ralph F. Mittendor dorf left Saturday for New York City to join his wife who had been in Ironton Ohio due to her mother Mrs Luella Grant’s illness. Mrs Grant has returned home and is much improved. Over the weekend the Mittendorfs visited Mittendorfs aunt Miss Isabelle Crum in New York.

Ralph F. Mittendorf New York City S. Mittendorf Ironton, C Luella Grant

Cushman Family Visit Over Labor Day Weekend

Mr and Mrs Paul Cushman and their son Tommy of Portland spent Labor Day weekend with Mrs Cushman s sister Mr and Mrs John M we of Washington Street.

Paul Cushman Tommy Portland

Chubbuck Brothers Celebrate Birthdays at Reid State Park

Stevie Chubbuck turned six on Thursday and Billy Chubbuck will be eleven on Sunday. Their parents Mr and Mrs Raymond G Chubbuck of 1149 Washington Street hosted an all day weenie roast at Reid State Park for a group of their young friends.

Stevie Billie Chubbuck Raymond G. Chubbuck Washington Street Reid State Park Billy

Mrs Venos Arrives With Son from Tarpon Springs

Mrs Leo Venos and her son Peter arrived by train Thursday evening from Tarpon Springs Florida. They will stay with Mrs Venos' husband and son Mickey at the family home at 797 High Street.

Leo Venos Peter Tarpon Springs Fla

Paratrooper Cpl Bennett Returns to Fort Bragg

Cpl Donald J Bennett of the 44th Tank Battalion U S Army returns to Fort Bragg N C after ten days with his mother Mrs Arthur J Bennett at 70 Drayton Road He left Morse High School in 1947 to enlist and served in Engineers Hawaii and is now in a second enlistment of one and a half years having completed paratroopers schooling in April Also noted are Mrs Herbert Homer visiting in Portland Bath and Bath skip through Bath Maine public figure Harold F Schnurle Bath visitor and Central Maine Power Co official en route from Boothbay Harbor to Lewiston

Cpl Donald J. Bennett 44Th Tank Battalion U. S. Army Fort Bragg N. C Bath Arthur J. Bennett Drayton Road Cpl. Bennett Morse High School Hawaii

Miss Betty Anderson Visits Parents for Weekend

Miss Betty Anderson employed in Boston arrived Friday evening to spend the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs Carl C Anderson of Green Street.

Betty Anderson Boston Carl C. Anderson Green Street

Warwick Lighthouse Keeper on Three Weeks Vacation

Mr and Mrs Edward Murphy of Warwick RI visited York Street residents Mr and Mrs Charles L Haggett. Murphy, keeper of the Warwick Neck lighthouse, is on a three weeks vacation. Mrs Murphy is formerly Mrs Ruth Farnham of Bath.

Edward Murphy Warwick R. IL Charles L. Haggett York Street Murphy Warwick Neck Ruth Farnham Bath

Garritys Visit Rod­erick Siblings in Floral Street

Mr and Mrs Peter Garrity of Staten Island New York are visiting Mrs Garrity s sister and husband Mr and Mrs Arthur Roderick of Floral Street.

Peter Garrity Staten Island, N. Y

Family Visits From Schenectady For Weekend

Mr and Mrs Fernand Pomerleau and two year old son Richard arrive from Schenectady New York to spend the weekend with Mr and Mrs Alfred Pomerleau at 21 Raymonds Court. Richard is employed by General Electric Co in Schenectady.

Fernand Pomerleau Richard Schenectady N. Y General Electric Co Pomerleau Alfred Pomerleau Raymond’s Court

Maney Visits Daughter in Floral Street Household

Clyde B. Maney of Staten Island New York is visiting his daughter Mrs Arthur Roderick and Mr Roderick on Floral Street during the family gathering at their home.

Clyde B. Maney Staten Island, N. Y Arthur Roderick Mr. Roderick Floral Street

Cobb Couple Leave Sabine Summer for Jackson Home

Mr and Mrs Henry W Cobb who spent the summer at Sabine left Friday for their home in Jackson Mississippi.

Henry W. Cobb Sabine Jackson Miss

Groton Family Reunion Highlights Naval Service

Mr and Mrs Father Davis of Groton Conn spent the weekend with local friends. The couple's son Walter serves in the U S Navy. J Davis formerly worked at Bath police and the Bath Works while the Bath Works contractor is building the first submarine at Electric Boat Co Groton.

Davis Groton Conn Ave Bat Works Electric Boat Co J. Davis Bath Walter U. S. Navy

Nellie Buzzell Visits Grandson in Brookline

Mrs Nellie Buzzell of Brookline Massachusetts is visiting her grandson and his wife Mr and Mrs Roger Jackins of 30 Walker Street.

Nellie Buzzell Brookline, Mass Roger Jackins Walker Street

Powers junior at Maritime Academy arrives for weekend visit

Rigi’d M Powers Jr a first year student at the Maritime Academy Castine arrived Friday evening to spend the weekend and holiday with his parents Mr and Mrs Powers at 1640.

Rigi M. Powers, Jr Maritime Academy Castine

William R Ramsey Plans Visit During Vacation

William R Ramsey of 104 South Street, a veteran welder at the B. I. W., began a week of vacation Monday and will visit relatives in Leighton during the break.

William R. Ramsey South Street Lewiston

Reebys of Huntington Announce Birth of Son Stephen John

Mr and Mrs John H Reeby of Huntington West Virginia announce the birth of a son born August 20 He is named Stephen John Mrs Reeby is the former Mary Morse daughter of Mr and Mrs Horace Morse of Bath

John H. Reeby Huntington W. Va Stephen John Reeby Mary Morse Horace Morse Bath

Brunswick town officials announce birth of daughter

Town Manager and Mrs Merle F Goff of Brunswick announce the birth of a daughter at Memorial hospital in this city. The baby has been named Margaret Ann.

Merle F. Goff Brunswick Memorial Hospital Margaret Ann

Miss Nathalie Hall Heads Commercial Dept at South Paris High

Miss Nathalie M. Hall will join South Paris High School as head of the Commercial Department after a visit with her sister Mrs. Dudley S. Leavitt at Meadowbrook. She attended Summer school at Tufts before taking the new post.

Nathalie M. Hall Dudley S. Leavitt Meadowbrook South Paris South Paris High School Miss Hall Tufts

Clergy Guest Details at Middletown Grandparents Home

Rev Robert Spellman curate at the Church of the Holy Trinity Middletown Conn and Robert Harris are guests of Mr Harris grandmother Mrs H D Grant and Dr Grant.

Robert Spellman Church of the Holy Trinity Middletown, Conn Robert Harris Harris H. D. Grant Dr. Grant

Rice Family Leaves for Los Angeles After Visit

Mr and Mrs Eugene Rice and their daughter Jennifer departed for Los Angeles California after a two month stay with his parents Mr and Mrs Nelson Rice of Woolwich and her parents Mr and Mrs D J Lawless of Belfast in a local family note.

Eugene Rice Jennifer Los Angeles Calif Nelson Rice Woolwich D. J. Lawless Belfast

Maynard Brown Family Spends Weekend in Boston Area

Mr and Mrs Maynard Brown and their daughter Jean of Western avenue visited Boston and nearby suburbs over the weekend and holiday.

Maynard Brown Jean Western Avenue Boston Viciny

MacElman Family Heads to Visit Brother in Phoenixville

Mr and Mrs Donald E Mac Elman of Orrs Island leave Saturday to visit Cpl Harold B Mac Elman stationed at Valley Forge Army hospital Phoenixville Pa They are joined by Cpl Mac Elman's fiancee Miss Carolyn St Martin daughter of Mr and Mrs Edward St Martin of 1306 Washington Street for the week.

Donald E. MacElman Orrs Island Mr. McElman Cpl Harold B. MacElman Valley Prospe Army Hospital Phoenixville Cpl. MacElman Carolyn St. Martin Edward St. Martin Washington Street

Washington trip after weeks at Small Point Beach

Mr and Mrs Brooke Lee and their four children, formerly Camilla Edge, depart Tuesday for their home in Washington D C after spending several weeks at Small Point Beach.

Brooke Lee Camilla Edge Washington, D. C Small Point Beach

Local residents visit over weekend and return home

Edward Rowe of Boston Navy Yard and Miss Esther Bucknell of Malden Mass return from Georgetown Center with Mr and Mrs Ernest L Heald. Arthur King and Chaplain Richard Ricker and Mrs Ricker spent weekend with relatives in Newport Rhode Island. Robert Welch has returned to Oak Street after three weeks in Rockport. Weir, a Bridgham theatres manager, and Francis C Bailey of Hartford with Percy Hodgkins of South Gardiner attended Mrs Jennie Rachel Curtis funeral in Bath.

Edward Rowe Boston Navy Yard Esther Bucknell Malden Mass Ernest L. Heald Georgetown Center Bucknell Mr. Rowe Bath Robert Welch Richard Welch Oak Street Mrs. W. Whitney Hhe Rockport Mr. Weir Bridgham Theatres Uptown Francis C. Bailey Hartford, Conn Percy Hodgkins South Gardiner Jennie Rachel Curtis

Miss Mary Ler mond Heads to Stratton High as Home Econ Teacher

Miss Mary E Ler mond graduates from the University of Maine with a B S and leaves Sunday noon by motor for Stratton to teach home economics in the high school. She is a Morse High School graduate class of 1945 and the daughter of Mr and Mrs Earl B Ler mond of Weeks Street with whom she has lived during the summer.

Mary E. Lérmond Maine Stratton Lermond Morse High Earl B. Lermond Weeks Street

Mrs Dorothy Hill Improves After Major Albany Hospital Operation

Friends report daily improvement for Mrs Dorothy Hill after a major operation in Albany New York hospital. Mrs Womaska and family recently returned to Saratoga Springs New York after visiting and staying with relatives. Mr and Mrs William A Hill of Middle Street are cited among her acquaintances.

Dorothy Anbany N. Y Womaska Dorothy Hill Saratoga Springs Oteeee William A Hill Middle Street

Methodist Church Camp Family List in Winthrop Event

A visitor list from the weekend church event at the Methodist Church Camp near J Narrows lake in Winthrop includes Rev. Dr. and Mrs. C. C. Sargent with daughters Mary Eleanor and Karen Ann Lt. and Mrs. David C. More and Jers Karen and Judy Mrs. William Temple Mr. and Mrs. Walter Upham and sons yan Réger and Carl and Mr. and Mrs. John Kaler with Meredith and Jimmy.

Methodist Church J Narrows Lake Winthrop C. C. Sargent Mary Eleanor Karen Ann David C. More Karen Judy William Temple Walter Upham Yan Réger Carl John Kaler Meredith Jimmy

Henry Bell Jr Visits Bath as Guest of Hill Family

Henry Bell Jr. was a recent visitor in Bath and stayed as a guest of Mr. and Mrs. William Hill of Middle Street during the stay.

Henry Bell, Jr Bath Willam Hill Middle Street

Visitors from New Jersey and Massachusetts Spend Holiday in Bath Area

Mrs Kenneth LaRose and her sons Wayne and Kenneth Jr of New Jersey visit Vernon Gray of Five Islands along with granddaughter Susanne Stacey daughter of Mrs John Calaway of Princeton New Jersey Lt John H Tourtillotte stationed at Fort Hancock New Jersey spends weekend in Bath and Boothbay Harbor Mr and Mrs Edward Faye Muriel and Edward Jr of Malden Massachusetts return after Labor Day trip with Mr Faye's relatives Mrs Allen Pettengill accompanies them to Portland to drop them off.

Kenneth LaRose Wayne Kenneth, Jr New Jersey Vernon E. Gray Five Islands Grays Susanne Stacey John Calaway Princeton N. J John H. Tourtillotte Fort Hancock Bath Boothbay Harbor Edward Faye Muriel Edward, Jr Malden, Mags Labor Day Faye James Coughran Crescent Street Portland Allen Pettengill

Beach Bluff guest of ex governor at Small Point home

Dick Kimball of Beach Bluff Massachusetts visited over the weekend at the Sumner Sewall summer home on Washington Street in Small Point.

Dick Kimball Beach Bluff Mass Sumner Sewall Washington Street Small Point Beach

Pastor Cramer Attends Boston Area Association Meeting

Rev. Howard F. Cramer of Beacon Street Methodist leaves Monday for Geneva Point Camp Lake Winnipesaukee New Hampshire to attend the Boston Area Pastor's Association of the Methodist church session lasting through Thursday.

Howard F. Cramer Beacon Street Emma Cotton Medford N. J Nola Prickett Mount Holly Cramer Geneva Point Camp Lake Winnepesaukee N. H Boston Area Pastors’ Association of the Methodist Church Boston University Theological School Beacon Street Methodist Church

Hodgkins and kin visit Kittery for long weekend

Mr and Mrs William Hodgkins of Kittery hosted family guests over a holiday weekend. Hodgkins sister and her husband Mr and Mrs Harland E Biton of 713 Middle Street joined. The Boynton son George of Portland also spent the holiday with them.

William Hodgkins Kittery Hodgkins Harland E. Biton Middle Street Boynton George Portland

Local residents return from travels to Canada and Massachusetts

Mr and Mrs Peter Couture of 18 Liberty street return home after a two week visit to Canada including Three Rivers Quebec and St Anne de apre Rev and Mrs Louis A Dole and son George resume life on Middle street after a month in Fryeburg Archi Seekins of Auburn formerly Bath spend weekend in Saugus Mass with cousins Mrs Alvah Davis Judith Seekins visits grandparents at Coxs Head Summer home while away Atty and Mrs Lynn Bussey and children return Monday from Mattapoisett Mass where they spent ten days Angelica Beach on Buzzards Bay.

Peter Couture Liberty Street Canada Louis A. Dole George Middle Street Fryeburg Archie L. Seekins Auburn Bath Saugus Mass Seekins Alvah Davis Judith Ralph Seekins Washington Street Cox’s Head Atty Lynn M. Bussey Bob Anne High Street Mattapoisett Angelica Beach Buzzardsay

Local families visit relatives and holiday guests

Mr and Mrs Roland Robinson and two children of Westboro returned after visiting Mrs Robinsons father George W Harnish and family on upper Washington street Mrs Robinson RN formerly Miss Katherine Harnish a Bath Memorial hospital nursing school graduate Edwin P Hopkins of Ellsworth arrived Monday night to visit his daughter and her husband Mr and Mrs Lewis M King of North street He leaves Thursday for Ohio Mr and Mrs Charles J Donnell of Kalamazoo Summering at their cottage Nene at Popham Beach and Mrs Kimball of Lincoln street were Tuesday luncheon guests of Mr and Mrs Arthur C Shorey of Bridgton at Poland Spring

Lewis M. King Marilyn Richard Armes North Street Hartford Conn Roland Robinson Westboro Robinson George W. Harnish Upper Washington Street R. N Katherine Harnish School of Nursing Bath Memorial Hospital Edwin P. Hopkins Ellsworth Mr. Hopkins Ohio Charles J. Donnell Kalamazoo Popham Beach Kimball Lincoln Street Arthur C. Shorey Bridgton Poland Spring

PFC Charles Andre Jr Completes Training in Samp son NY

PFC Charles Andre Jr of the U S Air Force has completed training at Samp son Airport New York and awaits assignment. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Andre of Lincoln Street.

Pfc Charles Andre, Jr U. S. Air Force Sampson N. Y Charles Andre Lacoln Street

Mrs Charles E Doten Returns From Portland Visit

Mrs Charles E Doten of Portland has returned from a week visit to a former Bath resident.

Charles E. Doten Portland Bath

Noyes Family Returns From Coastal Cottage Visit

Mrs. Elmer B. Noyes and her daughter Mrs. R. G. Clark of Everett Massachusetts and Charles R. Thompson of Melrose Massachusetts returned home Tuesday after a week spent at Noyes cottage along the Na Line Re dle street.

Elmer B. Noyes R. G. Clark Everett Mass Charles R. Thompson Melrose Noyes Gatino Paty Ue Na Line

Bride-to-be Andre Fetes Upcoming Marriage Shower

Street party at the Inn honors Miss Andre on her pending marriage to Oliver Jemi of Thomaston. The wedding is set for October 6 at the bride’s parents’ home.

Street Miss Andre Oliver Jemi Thomaston

Niss Family Weekend Trip to Summer Home in New Hampshire

Mr. and Mrs. William A. Niss and their children Robert and Sally spent the weekend in North Haverhill New Hampshire with Mrs. Niss’s sister Mrs. Wilbert P. Frantz at the family summer home.

William A. Niss Robert Sally

Hyde family leaves Winchester for Fg Point Beach

Mr and Mrs Lewis H Hyde and their daughters Polly and Jane who had been staying at Stone Point Beach with Mrs Hyde's parents left Tuesday for their Winchester home. Mrs Arthur Sewall of Stone House Farm accompanies or is connected to the departure in this brief notice.

Lewis H. Hyde Polly Jane Fg Point Beach Hyde Arthur Sewall Stone House Farm Winchester

Mrs Sears to attend Zion Bible Institute convention

Mrs Mabel Sears of Bixgett street travels Tuesday to East Providence Rhode Island to attend the annual Fall convention at Zion Bible Institute.

Mabel Sears Bxdgett Street East Providence R. I Zion Bible Institute

Quinlans and Faulkner Plan Canada Trip

Miss Mary Ellen Quinlan daughter of Mr and Mrs Everett Quinlan and Miss Mary Faulkner of Augusta depart early Saturday for a week long motor trip through Canada visiting Quebec Montreal and Ste Anne de Beaupre Both are employed at the State House.

Mary Ellen Quinlan Everett Quinlan The Mary Faulkner Augusta Canada Quebec Montreal Ste. Anne de Beaupre State House

Insurance official inspects Bath gasoline stations

Malcolm E. Chase of the Maine Insurance Commission visited Bath on Tuesday for his annual inspection of gasoline filling stations in the area.

Malcolm E. Chase Augusta Office The Maine Insurance Commission Bath

Brother of James Marr Dies Prompting Philadelphia Visit

Chester N Marr of Philadelphia traveled home Tuesday after a brief stay with sister Mrs Ardenne A Stott of Park street who accompanied him to Boston for his brother James Marr’s death. Ruth Doughty returned home to 17 Shaw street after two weeks visiting Bristol and Hartford relatives.

Chester N. Marr Philadelphia Ardenne A. Stott Park Street James Marr Boston Stott Ruth Doughty Shaw Street Bristol Hartford Conn

Local Social Notes Highlight Summer Travels and Moves

Mr and Mrs Fred Pecci and daughter Janice moved to South Lancaster Massachusetts where Janice enrolled at South Lancaster Academy. Friends can write to her there. Mrs William Daley of North Hope, a former Middle Street dentist, visited Miss Beals in Woolwich with relatives including Mrs Blanche Bunker of Los Angeles. Labor Day visits connected families in Maine and New York. Mr and Mrs Frank Kasal left for Rochester New York after a weekend with the Thombs in Bath. The Coombs family visited relatives in Bath and West Bath. The Hanna and Lewis families hosted Labor Day guests at Five Islands. Clark Matthews and family moved from Bath to Kittery for work at the Navy Yard.

Fred Pecci Janice South Lancaster Mass South Lancaster Academy Academy West Lancaster Flossie M. Beals North Street Blanche J. Bunker Los Angeles Calif Woolwich Miss Beals Harry A. Beals Wiscasset Mark P. Hanna Karen Bernard Lewis Richard Robert Ronald Bath Labor Day Herman Barter Five Islands Clark Matthews Sue Ellen Margo Denny Road Kittery Matthews Bath Iron Works Navy Yard

Sewall Sister Weekend Visit in Harwich Port Mass

Miss Cynthia Sewall daughter of Mr and Mrs Arthur Sewall of Washington street spent the weekend in Harwich Port Massachusetts with her sister and husband Mr and Mrs Chester S Brett

Cynthia Sewall Arthur Sewall Washington Street Harwichport Mass Andusband Chester S. Brett

Actress Miss Knight Returns to assist at Boothbay Playhouse

Miss Janice Knight of Central Avenue has finished the Summer stock season with Theatre In The Round Worcester Massachusetts and returned home. This week she is assisting Sherwood Keith at the Boothbay Playhouse.

Janice Knight Central Avenue Theatre In the Round Worcester Mass Sherwood Keith Boothbay Playhouse

Norris Southard Family Returns From Hartford Weekend

Mr and Mrs Norris Southard and son Berwin of Hartford Conn returned after a weekend visit with Mrs Southards parents Mr and Mrs George Southard of North Street Court and with Mrs Southards Shaw Street home.

Norris Southard Berwin Hartford, Conn Southard George Southard North Street Court Stella Doughty Shaw Street

Locally Hosted Carlton Family Visit Returns

Prof and Mrs George Carlton and their son Jack of the U S Air Force arrived Tuesday for a visit with Prof Carlton’s sister Mrs Charles T Henderson and family on High Street and with Miss Florence Carlton at Sagada lhoc Ferry.

George Carlton Jack U.S. Air Force Carlton Charles T. Henderson High’ Street Florence Carlton Sagadalhoc Ferry

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David Smith Leonard Smith North Bath Herbert Morse Farrell Hiram Tobey Wakefield Mr. Tobey J. Arthur Stevens East Boothbay Joseph Arsenault Union Street Memorial Hospi Warwick Neck Lighthouse Warwick, R. I Charles Haggett Louis J. Bernado West Barrington, R. I Newman E. Getchell Mr. Getchell Witch Springhill Shirley Povich Washington D. C Washington Post Jay Povich Front Street Washington Man Tis City Senators Red Sox Bar Harbor Herbert Homer Milton, Mass Francis W. O’brien Harold F. Schnurle Central Maine Power Co Maine Publicity Bureau Nonie Clark Fortie Frances Clark Arthur King Edgett Street Richard Ricker Ricker Newport William Daley North Hope Dent Arthur L. Pratt NJ Street Frank Kasal Rochester Leonard Thombs Robert Coombs
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