Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Bath Independent in Bath, Maine

We have 914,015 pages in Maine

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 121 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Sep 08, 1949

Page

5

Fancy Dress Party Highlights Small Point Society

Closing fete at Small Point Beach clubhouse featured Wallace Benjamin of New York as the Pied Piper and guests in colorful costumes. Maine visitors include Miss Betty Stover at Lewiston fair and many Bath residents sharing summer activities and travel announcements.

Point Colony Small Point Beach Wallace Benjamin New York E. Brooke, Jr Mr. Benjamin Candace Mrs. Cobb Miss Muffett Spider Sally Terry Miss Sargent Boston

Gillo Family Busy Holiday Visit in Boston

Joseph P. Gillo Jr of Boston spent the holiday at his mother Mrs Joseph P. Gillo Sr's home on Wesley Street.

Joseph P. Gillo, Jr Boston Joseph P. Gillo, Sr Wesley Street

Local Moves and Birth Announcements Shaped by Families

Robert B. Hatch of Green street accepts a position with the Denton Coil Co in Caledonia NY. Hatch visits his mother and wife Mr and Mrs Stanley Hatch of Rochester NY. A son born to Mr and Mrs Ray W Merrill Jr of Washington street on September 1 is named William Scott.

Robert B. Hatch Green Street Denton Coil Co Caledonia N. Y Hatch Stanley Hatch Rochester Ray W. Merrill, Jr Washington Street William Scott

Nichols Couple Weekend in Maine for Relative’s Wedding

Mr and Mrs Barrett C Nichols of Barre Vermont spent the weekend at their cottage at Mere Point Brunswick. On Saturday they traveled to Bangor to attend the wedding of a relative of Mrs Nichols.

Barrett C. Nichols Barre Mere Point Brunswick Bangor Nichols

Cambridge man guests with Dearborns at Maine cottage

John Rand of Cambridge Massachusetts spent the weekend with his aunt and her husband Mr and Mrs Douglas Dearborn at their Small Point cottage.

John Rand Cambridge Mass Douglas Dearborn Small Point

Miss Mary Clappison Named to Leans List at Syracuse

Miss Mary Clappison of 128 North Street is named to the Lean's List of Syracuse University's College of Liberal Arts. A senior returning to campus, she has a B average or better this past semester and ranks in the top 10 percent of her class. She majors in sociology and anthropology and is active in the Red Cross and World Relations clubs.

Mary Clappison James A Clappison North Street Syracuse University College of Liberal Arts Syracuse Clappison Red Cross and World Relations Clubs

Three Visiting Girls Return Home From Harbor Stay

Miss Barbara McBrine Miss Gail Fitzgerald and Miss Marilyn Hogan return to their homes after a month as guests of Miss McBrine's aunt and uncle Mr and Mrs Harland Rawley in Tenant's Harbor.

Barbara McBrine Gail Fitzgerald Marilyn Hogan Miss McBrine Harland Rawley Tenant

Student nurse Miss Betty Harper visits Hawkes home

Miss Betty Harper a Maine General Hospital student nurse spends two weeks with Mr and Mrs Edward Hawkes Sr in Phippsburg She plans to resume her studies the week of September 11 at Maine General Hospital Portland

Betty Harper Maine General Hospital Portland Edward Hawkes Phippsburg

Edna Police Chief's Daughter Miss Alzira Gross

Miss Alzira Gross of the Edna police at her home on Page Street 5 is noted in local notices.

Alzira Gross Edna Cop Page Street

Visitors From Brooklyn Stay Ten Days

Mr and Mrs Harry Sanders and their children Elaine and Harold of Brooklyn New York are guests for ten days of Mr and Mrs Thornton O Percy of Oak Street, presenting a domestic social notice in the local column.

Thornton Percy Roy A. Donnell Harry Sanders Brooklyn N. Y Elaine Harold Windsor Mayo Farm Gardiner Brooklyn, N. Y Thornton O. Percy Oak Street

Ira Nodine Becomes Agent for Metropolitan Life

Ira Nodine of 78 High Street, a former baking company salesman, has been appointed an agent for Metropolitan Life Insurance Co. He is assigned the duties of Wilmer I Voorhees of 42 Bedford Street, who has retired after 28 years with the company.

Ira Nodine High Street Metropolitan Life Insurance Co

Mrs Faith McKay Vacationed with Daughters in York Beach

Mrs Faith McKay and her daughters Mrs Carl G Boardman Jr and Mrs Arthur B Moore spent the weekend together in York Beach, returning from their weekend visit.

Faith McKay Noble Avenue Carl G. Boardman, Jr Arthur B. Moore York Beach

Paquet couple heads to Vermont university post

Mr and Mrs Victor H Paquet and their family of 28 Russell Street depart for Burlington Vermont where Paquet will oversee engineering drawing and descriptive geometry at the University of Vermont.

Victor H. Paquet Russell Street Burlington, Vt Paquet University of Vermont

Miss Berry to Enter Irene Faye Secretarial School

Miss Betty Berry daughter of Mr and Mrs Sumner O Berry of 22 York street is an appendectomy patient at Bath Memorial Hospital She graduated from Morse High School in June and plans to enter Irene Faye Secretarial School in Boston this month.

Betty Berry Sumner O. Berry York Street Bath Memorial Hospital Berry Morse High School Irene Faye Boston

Bath Visitor Charles Rhein from Vermont Veterans Affairs

Charles Rhein of White River Junction Vermont, a former Bath policeman now employed by the Veterans Administration in Vermont, was visiting Bath last weekend.

Charles Rhein White River Junction Bath Rhein Veterans’ Administration Vermont

Daly Couple Travels to Philadelphia for Holidays

Mr and Mrs James R Daly of Bath Street left Thursday by car for Philadelphia to spend holidays with Mrs Daly s brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs Frederick Wilson.

James R. Daly Bath Street Philadelphia

Educator with diverse classroom and supervisory roles

The subject has broad experience in elementary education including classroom work in Presque Isle public schools and at Aroostook State Normal School Training School. She taught at the State School for Girls in Hallowell and the Campus School at Washington State Normal School, then served three years as Elementary Supervisor in Rockland.

Presque Isle Aroostook

Ames Family Attends Strout Picnic at Gurnet Cottage

Mr and Mrs Oris Ames and children Philip Carol and Lin da of 12 Cherry Street attended the Strout family picnic recently held at the summer cottage of Mr and Mrs Charles Strout at Gurnet.

Oris Ames Philip Carol Linda Cherry Street Strout Charles Strout Gurnet

Brooklyn Couple Visits Bath Family for Month Stay

Mr and Mrs William Cavanaugh formerly of Bath now of Brooklyn New York arrived Friday at the home of Mrs Cavanaughs parents Mr and Mrs Lester McNeill 651 Middle street. Mr Cavanaugh returned to New York Monday and Mrs Cavanaugh will spend a month as guest of her parents.

William Cavanaugh Brooklyn N. Y Bath

Charlotte Cahill Heads to New York Dance Studies

Mrs. Charlotte Cahill of Charlotte's School of Dancing travels to New York City for two weeks to study at the School of American Ballet the Weidman School and the Laquerne School of Ballroom dancing.

Charlotte Cahill Charlotte School of Dancing New York City School of American Ballet Weidman School Laquerne School of Ballroom Dancing

Mrs Carl Pierce Patient at memo hospital

Mrs Carl Pierce of Center Street is a patient at the Memo hospital with unspecified condition. No further details are provided in the fragment.

Carl Pierce Center Street The Memo

Couple from California Plan Midmonth Return

Mr and Mrs Lloyd Steeves spent the summer at Damariscotta Lake and visited Bath recently. They expect to depart for their California home around the middle of the month.

Lloyd Steeves Damariscotta Lake Bath California

Loring Youth Details Summer Visit and Plans

John M. Loring Jr., 15, spent time with grandparents at 1493 Washington St after a school year at Okanogan High. A sophomore and Boy Scout from Washington, he enjoys mountain climbing and hopes to scale Mt. Katahdin next summer, then flew to Seattle. Also noted are visits by Philip Eaton and Edward C. Clarey to Boothbay Harbor aboard the Eaton cabin cruiser Patricia.

John M. Loring, Jr John M. Loring Washington Street J. Malcolm Loring Okanogan Washington Johnny Charles Hersey Beech Hill Farm North Waterford Okanogan High School Mt. Katahdin Seattle Philip Eaton Edward C. Clarey Boothbay Harbor Eaton Cabin Patricia

Mrs Wyman Family Returns Home From Maine Visit

Mrs Margaret L Wyman and her daughter Janet and son Stanley return to East Weymouth Massachusetts after summer with Mrs Wyman's parents Mr and Mrs Myers Reed of Woolwich Mildred Nichols of Lincoln Street and house guest Mrs Theodore Beaven of Manchester New Hampshire were recent visitors of friends at Robinhood

Margaret L. Wyman Janet Stanley East Weymouth Mass Mildred Nichols Lincoln Street Theodore Beaven Manchester N. H Robinhood

Kosalka returns to Lexington after Sagadahoc Bay trip

Stanley Kosalka former Brunswick Record staff member returns to Lexington Massachusetts to take up a new position after a two week family vacation at Sagadahoc Bay.

Stanley Kosalka Brunswick Record Lexington Mass Sagadahoc Bay

Ruth Henry Resumes Duties as Public Health Nurse

Public health nurse Ruth Henry returns to work after a period of illness, resuming her duties and service to the community.

Ruth Henry

Miss Alice Rich Active in Bath and Columbus Music Groups

Miss Alice Rich a piano teacher in Columbus Ohio spent the summer with her sister Mrs Charles S Hatch in Bowdoinham. She serves on the Columbus Women's Music club board the citys oldest musical group and is first vice president of the Columbus Music Teacher Association an active body of 150 teachers. She is a Bath graduate who has spent summers in Bath since selling her home here years ago.

Alice Rich Columbus Ohio Charles S. Hatch Bowdoinham Miss Rich Columbus Women's Music Club Columbus Music Teacher Association Bath

Daughter Born to Mr and Mrs Harford at Memorial

Deeee Mrs. Russell Harford Jr announce the birth of a daughter on August 21 at Memorial Hospital.

Deeee Russell Harford, Jr Memorial Hospital

Fulton Family Returns From Pine Eden Vacation

Mr and Mrs Clare K Fulton and son Bruce have returned to Middleton Massachusetts after a two weeks vacation at Pine Eden cottage Popham Beach Mrs Fultons sister Miss Ruth Redman has been their guest the last two weeks and will stop in New York and Washington DC on her way back to Ellensburg Washington where she teaches at Central Washington State Teachers College

Clare K. Fulton Bruce Middleton Mass Pine Eden Popham Beach

Rogers informed of minor hurricane damage at residence

Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Rogers of West Palm Beach notified Hon. and Mrs. Walter Rogers on Wednesday that their home sustained only minor damage from the recent hurricane.

Walter Rogers C. W. Rogers West Palm Beach

Navy Sailor Returns From Nine Day Leave

Frank Wilson ET 3rd class USN arrived to spend a nine day leave with his wife Rose Gallant. Wilson is stationed on the destroyer Epperson now in Boston.

Frank Wilson USN Rose Gallant Wilson Epperson Boston

Carpenter Freestone Marriage Promised at All Saints Chapel

Invitations announce the marriage of Miss Caroline L Carpenter daughter of Mrs Alfred E Carpenter and the late Mr Carpenter of 696 High Street to David G Freestone son of Mr and Mrs George Freestone of New York City. The ceremony is set for Sept 10 at 4 p m at Episcopal Chapel All Saints By the Sea Southport with a reception at Cove Cottage Inn Southport to follow.

Caroline L. Carpenter Alfred E. Carpenter Mr. Carpenter High Street David G. Freestone George Freestone New York City Episcopal Chapel All Saints By the Sea Southport Cove Cottage Inn

Mrs Henry F Marshall Visits Dorchester Friends

Mrs Henry F Marshall of Dorchester Massachusetts was a recent guest of Mrs Everett W Neal and family at 152 North Street.

Henry F. Marshall Dorchester Mass Everett W. Neal North Street

Senator Gillette and wife visit relatives in Washington

Senator and Mrs. Guy M. Gillette of Cherokee Iowa arrived Friday by plane from Washington DC to spend Labor Day weekend with Senator Gillette’s brother and wife Rear Adm. and Mrs. Claude S. Gillette of Washington Street. Adm. and Mrs. Gillette escorted the couple from the airport to their Washington home.

Guy M. Gillette Cherokee Iowa Washington, D. C Senator Gillette Claude S. Gillette Washington Street Gillette Washington

Chaney Family Summering at Five Islands Home

Mr and Mrs Vernal Chaney and their son Eliot, once residents of Bath, were visiting their summer residence at Five Islands recently.

Vernal Chaney Eliot Bath Five Islands

Zorach Returns to Brooklyn After Vacation Stay

Tessim Zorach of Brooklyn has come home from a vacation with his parents Mr and Mrs William Zorach at Robin Hood. His wife and children stay a few more weeks at Robin Hood due to New York polio epidemic precautions.

Tessim Zorach Brooklyn N. Y Ben William Zorach Robinhood New York

Long Island Smalls Visit Mrs Pennell in Freeport

Mr and Mrs Harold Small and sons Norman and David toured Mrs Myra Pennell on High street. The Smalls from Long Island New York stayed with Mrs Small's mother Mrs Harriet Dennison of Freeport during the visit.

Harold Small and Norman David Myra Pennell High Street Smalls Long Island N. Y Small Harriet .Dennison Freeport

Family Dinner Draws Big Out-of-Town Relatives

Mrs. Dorothy Meming hosted a weekend gathering at 18 Drummovil Street with four visiting sons and their families from Holyoke Massachusetts and Stamford Connecticut. Clin ton Fleming hosted a Sunday dinner at 17 Andrews Road with 20 relatives present. three sons living out of town could not attend.

Dorothy Meming Drummovil Street Harvey Fleming Donald Fleming Richard Fleming Holyoke Mass Keith Fleming Stamford

City Hall Smoke Shop Proprietor Confined by Illness

John Voorhees owner of the City Hall Smoke Shop is confined to his home at 1812 Washington Street due to illness.

John Voorhees City Hall Washington Street

Yacht Vacation Guests and Local Home Visits

Charles Johansen of 310 High Street stays aboard Captain George Winters yacht Helen over the holiday. They cruise to Boothbay Harbor and Bar Harbor then return to Bath Monday night. Mrs Alice Belanger of 19 Richardson Street visits Mrs Johansen in Mr Johansen’s absence. Jane Stevens returns from Camp Manitou where she assisted as a counselor for a week.

Charles Johansen High Street George Winters Freemont Helen Boothbay Harbor Bar Harbor Bath Mr. Johansen Alice Belanger Richardson Street Johansen Jane Stevens Camp Manitou

Rum mage sale yields $900 for Bath Memorial hospital

The recent sale at the Summer home of ex Governor Walter Edge and Mrs Edge of New Jersey realized a profit of $900. Proceeds will benefit Bath Memorial hospital. A polaroid camera was given to Douglas Dearborn of Bath and a painting by Mr Dearborn was given to Mrs Fred Percy of Small Point.

Small Point Walter E. Edge New Jersey Bath Memorial Hospital Douglas Dearborn Bath Dearborn Fred Percy

Sumner Sewall Hosts Small Point Summer Colony Buffet

Ex Governor and Mrs Sumner Sewall entertained members of the Small Point Summer colony with a buffet supper Monday evening at their summer home there.

Sumner Sewall Small Point

Gillette kin honored with Washington steak dinner

Rear Admiral and Mrs. Claude S. Gillette hosted a steak dinner Saturday at their Washington street home in honor of Admiral Gillette’s brother Senator Guy M. Gillette and Mrs. Gillette of Iowa.

Claude S. Gillette Washington Street Admiral Gillette Senator Guy M. Gillette Mrs. Gillette Iowa

Mrs Annie Malcolm Myra Pennell and Reuben Puring Pass Away

Mrs Annie Malcolm and Mrs Myra Pennell along with Reuben Pur ing died on August 28 at the Purington cottage at Quaker Point, with notices noting their passing and residence.

Annie Malcolm Myra Pennell Reuben Puring Purington Cottage Quaker Point

Mrs Charles and Children Return to St Louis After Stay

Mrs Robert Charles and her three sons Robert Jr Alexander and Sumner left for their home in St Louis Missouri after spending the summer as guests of her parents former Governor and Mrs Sumner Sewall at Small.

Robert Charles Robert, Jr Alexander Sumner St. Louis Sumner Sewall Small Point

Mrs Morse Admitted To Maine General Hospital

Friends of Mrs. Clarence W. Morse of Washington Street regret to learn she is a patient at Maine General Hospital in Portland.

Clarence W. Morse Washington Street Maine General Hospital Portland

Guernsey Family Plans September Return to California

Mrs Henry Guernsey Jr and son Robert of San Francisco Calif have stayed the summer with Mrs Guernsey s parents Mr and Mrs Myers Reed of Woolwich They expect to return to California some time in September

Henry Guernsey, Jr Robert San Francisco Calif

Jacksons and guests depart for Providence

Mr and Mrs Karcher S Jackson of 141 Center Street leave Tuesday by car for Providence Rhode Island with their son Richard E Jackson and Ralph G Stetson Jr of 964 Washington Street The two young men will enter Bryant College of Business Administration Providence on September 7 They plan to stay a few days in Providence and return to Bath later in the week

Karcher S. Jackson Center Street Providence R. I Richard E. Jackson Ralph G. Stetson, Jr Washington Street Bryant College of Business Administration

Holiday visits noted by families around Rangeley Lakes

Mrs. Frank Moses and Mr and Mrs Ray Trott spent the holiday weekend at Rangeley Lakes. Miss Beverly Curran from Worcester Junior College and Miss Jean Small from Becker Junior College returned there after visiting their parents in Worcester Massachusetts.

Frank Moses High Street Ray Trott Rangeley Lakes Beverly Curran Worcester Junior College Worcester Mass Jean Small Becker Junior College Ambrose Curran Old Brunswick Road Henry Small Bailey Street

Local Residents Return After Summer Trip

Mr and Mrs Paul Stinson and family return to 13 Dike Road after a summer in Sabine. Weekend guests of Reuben Merrill on Winship Street include Mrs Warren Stevens and Miss Helena Stevens of Portsmouth New Hampshire Mrs William Fiske and daughter Cheryl of New London Connecticut and Mrs Myron Jewett of Danforth Cove South Portland. Mr and Mrs Robert M Huse newly married stay at the Bates cottage in Sabine. Mr and Mrs Peter Couture and Mrs Clara Michaud of Revere Massachusetts and Dover New Hampshire were visitors on Sunday.

Paul Stinson Dike Road Sabine Reuben Merrill Winship Street Warren Stevens Helena C. Stevens Portsmouth N. H William Fiske Cheryl New London Robert M. Huse Bates Cottage Peter Couture Clara Michaud Revere Mass Dover

Red Sox Athletes Attend Game at Fenway Park

Miss Marie Michaud Lorenzo Michaud and Mrs Louis Cour ture attended the Red Sox Ath letics baseball Sunday at Fenway Park Boston.

Marie Michaud Lorenzo Michaud Louis Couture Red Sox Fenway Park Boston

Family trip shades a summer farewell from the coast

Mrs. Clara Oliver and Mrs. Stewart H. Day with Day's daughters Tamara and Gretchen Van Duzer left Tuesday for a Florida visit via Mountain Lakes New Jersey and Largo Florida. They plan to pass through West Virginia the Great Smoky Mountains Nashville and Chattanooga before continuing to Tallahassee by Federal Highway No 19. Stewart Day stays at a cottage at West Point for his hunting trip to Topsfield on November 1 and joins later for the winter.

Clara Oliver Stewart H. Day Montgomery Ala Tallahassee Stewart Day West Point Topsfield

Ralph Pratt Returns to Duties at the Times

Ralph Pratt of Elm Street returns to his duties at the Times on Monday after taking his annual vacation.

Ralph Pratt Elm Street the Times

Farmington Student Dorothy Wilson Sings at Winter Street Church

Miss Dorothy Wilson, a Farmington State Teachers College student, spent her summer at Berry Mills road West Bath and was guest soloist at Winter Street church Sunday morning. The college choir member was warmly received by the congregation.

Dorothy Wilson Farmington State Teachers College Berry Mills Road West Bath Winter Street Miss Wilson Farmington

Mr and Mrs J Arthur White Plan Canada Vacation

Mr and Mrs J Arthur White of Upper Washington Street left Tuesday for a vacation in Canada. They will spend several days visiting relatives in Fredericton New Brunswick.

J. Arthur White Upper Washington Street Canada Hey Fredericton N. B

Bar Harbor Holiday Trip Includes South School Open House

Mr and Mrs Ray Howe returned from Bar Harbor after a holiday trip. They were joined by Mr and Mrs New ell Swain and children Donna Rae and Dickie to visit relatives in Rockland and attend an open house at the new modern South School.

Ray Howe Bar Harbor Rockland Newell Swain Donna Rae Dickie New Modern South School

Improvement in poliomyelititus patient John H. Hordyk

Friends of John H. Hordyk report notable progress of the patient at Maine General Hospital Portland. The 677 High street resident is described as greatly improved during his treatment for poliomyelitis.

John H. Hordyk High Street Mr. Hordyk Maine General Hospital Portland

Boston Socials Honor Betqy Anderson Bride-Elect

Miss Betty Anderson entertained at her parents Green street home from 5 to 7 PM Saturday in honor of Miss Carmen Huse. Huse will wed Daniel Gould Wheeler of Wakefield Mass on September 10.

Betty Anderson Boston Carl C. Anderson Green Street Carmen Huse Daniel Gould Wheeler Wakefield Mass

Camp Manitou Dean and Counsellors Return Home

Mrs. Laforest E. Hodgkins dean of women at Camp Manitou for the 1949 season and Miss Duveen Bryant and Miss Anita Bagdikian who served as counsellors have returned home.

Branches Return to Boston as Duties Begin

Dr and Mrs Fayette Branch return to Boston after staying with Mrs Branchs parents Dr and Mrs Milton C Stephenson. Mrs Branch starts teaching at Morgan Memorial Nursing School while Dr Branch resumes studies at Tufts Dental School.

Fayette Branch Boston

Social visit at Brighams Cove hosts Morang and Davis group

Miss Joan Hawkes entertained Calvin Morang of Eastport and Mr and Mrs Ira Davis of Bath at her grandmother Mrs Bertha Tyler’s Summer home in Brigham's Cove over the weekend.

Joan Hawkes Calvin Morang Eastport Ira Davis Bath Bertha Tyler Brigham’s Cove

Local Contingent Returns From Camp Manitou

Miss Virginia Parker, Miss Eleanor Carter, William Haggett, Miss Lila Richmond, Miss Jean McKay, Miss Jerolyn Harris, Miss Sue Stover, Miss Joan Brooks, Miss Margaret Cahill, Miss Luck Haggett, Robert Rowland, Miss Sally True and Earl Warren returned from the Maine Congregational Christian Camp Manitou. Mr and Mrs John Bourque and Mr and Mrs Robert Lee and daughter Candace visited Gurnet Monday.

Virginia Parker Eleanor Carter William Haggett Lila Richmond Jean McKay Jerolyn Harris Sue Stover Joan Brooks Margaret Cahill Luck Haggett Robert Rowland Sally True Earl Warren Maine Congregational Christian Manitou

Patricia Booker Returns to Work at Stephenson Dental

Miss Patricia Booker of Sanford's Crossing resumes duties Tuesday morning in Dr. Milton C. Stephenson's dental office after recovering from a recent virus infection that kept her home ill.

Patricia Booker Sanford Milton C. Stephenson

City Manager and Mrs Mittendorf Return From Ironton Visit

City Manager and Mrs Ralph F Mittendorf arrived back Monday from Ironton Ohio where they had spent two weeks. The couple had previously resided in the city and their return marks the end of the trip.

Ralph F. Mittendorf Ironton, O

Stetson Returns From Boothbay Harbor Lodge Work

Ralph G. Stetson Jr of 964 Washington Street has returned home after summer employment as a desk clerk at Sprucewold Lodge Boothbay Harbor He will enter Bryant College of Business Administration in Providence R I this week.

Ralph G. Stetson, Jr Washington Street Boothbay Harbor Sprucewold Lodge Stetson Bryant College of Business Administration Providence R. L

Drake to Wed Elizabeth Hill in Chevy Chase Md

Mr. James B. Drake will marry Miss Elizabeth Hill on September 13 at All Saints church Chevy Chase Maryland. The ceremony will be private with family and close friends followed by a breakfast at the Chevy Chase Country Club and Mr. Drake will resume duties at St James School later in September.

Frederick

Mrs Isadore Singer Returns Home From Memorial Hospital

Mrs Isadore Singer has returned to her Linden street home after a stay at Memorial hospital.

Isadore Singer Linden Street Memorial Hospital

Carlton Family Plans Return From Visit to Stotts

Dr and Mrs E Bradley Carlton will return to Troy New York this week after visiting Mrs Carlton’s parents Dr and Mrs Ardenne A Stott of Park Street Dr Stott’s sister Mrs Hannah Somes of Reading Massachusetts will also return to Bath soon from Unity where she has been visiting a cousin.

E. Bradley Carlton Judy Ardenne Troy N. Y

Mrs Hooper Returns Home After Week at Crescent Beach

Mrs. Samuel D. Hooper of High Street returned home Tuesday after spending a week with relatives at Crescent Beach in Rockland.

Samuel D. Hooper High Street Crescent Beach Rockland

Pastor Hodgkins Haul: Rangeley Visit After Carlisle Training

Rev. Laforest E. Hodgkins of Central Congregational Church traveled Tuesday to Rangeley to visit his father after returning from Carlisle Barracks, Pennsylvania, where he spent a month in Army Chaplain training.

Laforest E. Hodgkins Central Congregational Church Rangeley Carlisle Barracks Army Chaplain’s School

Miss Mary Jane Nugent Returns Home From Lewiston Visit

Miss Mary Jane Nugent returns to her home on High Street after several days with grandmother Mrs Nugent of Lewiston.

Mary Jane Nugent High Street Mrs. Nugent Lewiston

Franklin Kane Visits Brigham's Cove for Holiday Week

Franklin Kane of Brockton Massachusetts spends the holiday at Brigham's Cove with his wife Mrs. Kane and daughter Karen Lee. They have been guests of Mrs. Kane's parents Eugene and Mrs. Desmond on Lincoln Street for a week.

Franklin Kane Brockton Mass Brigham’s Cove

Sarkis Returns to Boston After Weekend with Relatives

Ernest Sarkis formerly of Bath and now with the Boston Navy Yard has come back to Boston following a weekend visit with relatives.

Ernest Sarkis Bath Boston Navy Yard Boston

Local couples wed in Newcastle ceremony

Della L. Wylie of Boothbay and Arthur L. Cormier of Bath were married Friday evening by Justice of the Peace George W. Singer in Newcastle. Attending were Roland Calhoun and Grace Calhoun of Bath.

Della L. Wylie Boothbay Arthur L. Cormier Bath George W. Singer Newcastle Roland Grace Calhoun

Mrs Clarence Reed Jr Patient At Memorial Hospital

Mrs Clarence Reed Jr of 6 Maxwell Street is a patient at Memorial hospital after a recent emergency surgery.

Clarence Reed, Jr Maxwell Street Memorial Hospital

Vacation Guests at East Harpswell Cottage

Mr and Mrs A J King and family host guests Mr and Mrs Russell Besa of Portland at the Farr cottage in East Harpswell. Charles Robinson, 29, son of Mr and Mrs Carl Robinson of Bedford Street, is being treated at Brunswick Hospital after a Topsham auto crash. new X rays show no broken bones and doctors report stable condition though internal injuries remain possible.

A. J. King Farr Cottage East Harpswell Mrs Russell Besa Portland Charles Robinson Carl Robinson Bedford Street Brunswick Hospital Topsham Robinson

Savoie Couple Spent Holiday Weekend in Quebec

Mary and Bertha Savoie spent the holiday weekend visiting Quebec City and St. Anne de Beaupre in Quebec.

Mary Bertha Savoie Quebec City St. Anne de Beaupre P. Q

Seekins Family Returns From Weekend Visit

Mr and Mrs Archie L Seekins and daughter Judith of Lewiston return home after a weekend visit with Mr and Mrs Ralph Seekins at their summer Coxs Head residence on Washington street.

Archie L. Seekins Judith Lewiston Seekins Ralph Seekins Washington Street Cox’s Head

Os good Family Returns From Popham Summer Visit

Mr. and Mrs. Burt S. Os good Jr. and daughters Nancy and Sally have returned to their Washington street home after spending the summer at Popham.

Burt S. Osgood, Jr Nancy Sally Washington Street Popham

Gove Family Reunites In Wiscasset Before Returning to St Paul

William H. T. Gove formerly of Bath now resides in St. Paul Minnesota joins Mrs. Gove and their two daughters at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs William G McPhee in Wiscasset. After vacation the family plans to return to St Paul Minnesota.

William H. T. Gove Bath St. Paul, Minn

Miss Margaret Mallett Joins United Mine Workers Medical Office

Miss Margaret Mallett daughter of Mrs. John H. Mallett of 14 Walker Street has joined the United Maine Workers area medical office at Johns Town Pennsylvania. A Morse High School and St Elizabeth's Hospital Boston graduate she studied at Columbia and St Johns Universities. Her duties include liaison work between disabled miners and public health and visiting nursing agencies in coal mining towns.

Margaret Mallett John H. Mallett Walker Street United Maine Workers Area Johnstown Morse High School St. Elizabeth's Hospital Boston Mallett Columbia St. Johns

Mrs Baker Attends Funeral of Col George A Baker

Mrs. Ralph Baker returns home in the south after visiting her Portland parents and flies to Bath for the funeral of Col George A. Baker, her late husband’s father.

Ralph Baker South Portland Col George A. Baker Bath

Bath Iron Works Leaders Toast at Maine Safety Conference

William S. Newell president of Bath Iron Works will be toastmaster at the all conference luncheon on September 14 during the 22nd annual Maine State Safety Conference at Poland Spring. Harold L. Adams will preside over the metals and machinery session on the 15th.

William S. Newell Bath Iron Works Corp Poland Spring Harold L. Adams

Nurse Elsie Hodgkins Vacationing in Lynn

Mrs. Elsie Hodgkins R N of Concord New Hampshire formerly with Bath Memorial Hospital is vacationing with friends in Lynn She is now supervisor of the operating room at a Concord hospital

Elsie Hodgkins R. N Concord N. H Bath Memorial Hospital Lynn Concord Hospital

Community Names Read at Saugus Meeting

A column lists attendees from multiple towns including Saugus, Malden, Portland, New London and Malden, noting a winter event wrap and ongoing school sessions. Key individuals include Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Archibald, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Archibald, Frank Fiske, Mabel McQuesten and Mrs. C. H. Baker.

Danter Marilyn Horns West Bath Saugus Weshesday Tantats Had Moeller Berrett Harvey Archibald Harry Archibald Frank Fiske Portland Mabel McQuesten C. H. Baker Malden Clarence Hefferman New London Conn

Hart Family Spends Holidays at Swan's Island

Mr and Mrs Harold Hart and family of Denny road spent the holidays at Swan's island. Miss Joan Shaw of North street returns to Boston Saturday to begin her sophomore year at the University.

Harold Hart Denny Road Swan's Island Joan Shaw Roscoe H. Shaw North Street Boston University

Fitzger ald and Winchenbach linked by weekend visit

Mr and Mrs Charles Fitzger ald of Wilmington Del were weekend visitors of Dr Francis A Winchenbach on Washington street The Fitzger ald is a former Bathman and is now connected with the Veterans Administration in Wilmington

Charles Fitzgerald Wilmington Del Francis A. Winchenbach Washington Street Fitzgerald Veterans Administration

Hennessey sisters spend weekend at Popham Beach

Miss Marguerite Hennessey and Miss Agnes Hennessey of Washington street spent the weekend at Popham Beach enjoying the seaside.

Marguerite Hennessey Agnes Hennessey Washington Street Popham Beach

Coombs Family Returns From Isle au Haut Outing

Mr and Mrs Herman Coombs of Meadow Way have returned from a week long outing at Mr Coombs pod home in Isle au Haut Their sons George and Robert visited Bath relatives during their absence.

Herman Coombs Meadow Way Mr. Coombs Isleau-Haut George Robert Bath

Grindell Family Returns From Summer at Popham Beach

Mr and Mrs John Grindell and their family have returned to their home on the old Brunswick Toad after spending the summer at Popham Beach.

John Grindell Old Brunswick Popham Beach

Miss Marguerite Rines Visits Home From Mercy Hospital

Miss Marguerite Rines night supervisor at Mercy Hospital Portland spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs Chester Rines on Granite Street. She is expected to return to Bath today to complete the remainder of the week at home.

Marguerite Rines R. N Mercy Hospital Portland Chester Rines Granite Street Bath

Local Sears manager hosts weekend at mother's home

George Burgon credit manager of Sears Keene New Hampshire store spent the weekend at his mother Mrs Myra Burgon s Middle street home.

George Burgon Sears Keene, N. H Myra Burgon Middle Street

Pine Tree Society Director Returns From Camp Visit

Mrs Marie I Preston executive director of the Pine Tree Society for Crippled Children and her son Jimmy returned home Tuesday after spending the summer at the Pine Tree Camp in North Pond.

Marie I. Preston The Pine Tree Society For Crippled Children, Inc Jimmy North Pond Pine Tree Camp

Boston Doubleheader Attendance Noted

Andrew Rines of Granite Street attended the Monday ball games in Boston featuring the Boston Red Sox and the Washington Senators.

Andrew Rines Granite Street Boston Boston Red Sox Washington Senators

Topsham Grange Hosts Officers Night Entertainment

Mr and Mrs Arthur Wing Mr and Mrs William Armstrong and Miss Lorraine Allen attended Topsham grange Saturday night. Miss Allen performed an Indian specialty dance for Mrs Wing an officer of Topsham grange. Saturday’s meeting was Officers Night with the officers presenting the program.

Arthur Wing William Armstrong Lorraine Allen Topsham Grange

Mr and Mrs Shock er Take Morning Train to Boston

Mr and Mrs Abraham Shock er of 37 Elm Street depart on the morning train bound for Boston for a short stay in the city.

Abraham Shocker Elm Street Boston

Birth of Susan Marie Fray in Baltimore

Mrs. Marie I. Preston of Washington street reports the birth of a daughter, Susan Marie, on Sept. 3 to her son in law and daughter, Mr and Mrs Dudley Fray Jr, of Baltimore.

Marie I. Preston Washington Street Susan Marie

Mrs Thomas Bird to Visit Son in Wellesley Mass

Mrs. Thomas Bird of Pearl Street will leave soon for Wellesley Massachusetts to visit her son Myron Bird and his family.

Thomas Bird Pearl ‘Street Wellesley, Mass Myron Bird

Social visit notes from Union Street households

Mr and Mrs Frank Gokey hosted guests including Mr and Mrs George Buzzell with daughters Jane and Joan and son Donald and Arthur McMann of Wollaston Mass Mrs Richard Wyckoff from New York City arrived Wednesday to stay overnight with Miss Anne Kimball of Lincoln

Frank Gokey Union Street George Buzzell Jane Joan Donald Arthur McMann Wollaston Mass Richard Wyckoff New York City Anne Kimball Lincoln Street

Bath residents attend Lewiston State Fair crowd

Mr and Mrs Alfred McCabe and Mr and Mrs Arthur Berry join John Greene and Mr and Mrs William Armstrong among Bath people at Lewiston State Fair on Monday.

Alfred McCabe Arthur Berry John Greene William Armstrong Bath Lewiston

Beverage hosts Ring family in North Haven visit

Mr and Mrs Harry E Ring Jr and their children Joyce and Paul were recent guests of Frank and Mrs Etta Beverage in North Haven.

Harry E. Ring, Jr Joyce and Paul Frank Etta Beverage North Haven

Garth children visit grandmother at Sebasco Estates

Wilis and Susan Garth of Cambridge Massachusetts stay with their grandmother Mrs. Louise Garth at her Summer home in Sebasco Estates Huntsville Alabama noted as the family guest collection of place and names in a small community notice.

Wilis Susan Garth Willis Garth Cambridge, Mass Louise Garth Huntville Ala Sebasco Estates

Joan Biette Returns to Duties at Carl's Drug

Miss Joan Biette resumes duties at Carl's Drug after a two week vacation at the Biette cottage in Providence Rhode Island.

Joan Biette Carl Biette Providence R. I

Two Cambridge Residents Return After Summer at Popham Beach

Miss Elizabeth E. Webber and Mrs. Helen B. Stearns have returned to their home in Cambridge Massachusetts after spending summer at the Web cottage at Popham Beach Maine.

Elizabeth E. Webber Helen B. Stearns Ore Cambridge Mass Web Cottage Popham Beach

Mrs Randall Ma 0 'és Nichols depart for Waterville

Mrs Randall Ma 0 'és Nichols and Mrs Fred Nichols of H Street will leave on September for the trip and will return to their apartment in Waterville.

Randall Ma És ’ Nichols Fred Nichols H Street Beye Sept Waterville

Corporal Guynn to Return to New York Duty

Corporal Norman J. Guynn will leave to return to duties in New York on Thursday after visiting his mother Mrs. Hugh D. Grant for the past week.

Cpl Norman J. Guynn Hugh D. Grant New York

Miss Patty Cowan Finishes Summer at Bath Variety Store

Miss Patty Cowan daughter of Mrs Harold Brown street has completed duties at the Bath Variety store where she was employed for the Summer and will return to studies at Farmington State Teachers College this month.

Mary Cunningham Middle Street Old Orchard Old Orchard Pier Boston Bradford Patty Cowan Harold Brownstreet Bath Farmington State Teachers College

Therese Doiron Listed For Holiday Weekend Event

Miss Therese Doiron is listed for the Upper city event over the holiday weekend at Lynn-Carole. The notice details her involvement and the scheduled activities.

Therese Doiron

Perry and Deering Return From New York Weekend Visit

Mr and Mrs Carleton Perry of 20 Winship Street and Mr and Mrs Harry L Deering of 30 Park Street returned from a weekend visit to New York City.

Carleton Perry Winship Street Harry L. Deering Park Street New York City

Local Social Notes Highlight Extended Family Visits

Mrs Mildred Anderson of North Dartmouth visits sister Mrs George Reynolds and family on Center street with brother and wife Mr and Mrs Harold Furgeson of West Bath. Mrs Donald T Burkhardt of High street leaves for Wel lesley to visit her parents. Miss Barbara King Miss Alberta Garland Bath Sayre Bailey and Earl Bailey Wisconsin say they attended Lewiston Fair Monday evening. Mr and Mrs Arthur Cormier honeymoon in Canada then plan to live at Lake View farm Boothbay Harbor.

John Williams High Street Arthur Williams Winneganee Williams Harold Mott Edward Williams Arthur Williams, Jr Danforth McDonald Lou Holbrook Theresa Williams Ralph Williams Kenneth Graman Mildred Anderson North Dartmouth Mass George Reynolds Center Street Harold Furgeson West Bath Donald T. Burkhardt Wellesley Harold Johnston Barbara King Alberta Garland Bath Sayre Bailey Earl Bailey Wiscasset Dora Higgins Anna Lewiston Fair Arthur Cormier Canada Lake View Farm Boothbay Harbor

Hill Couple Visiting Pierce Family in Philadelphia Area

Mr and Mrs William Hill Jr visit Mrs Hill s parents Mr and Mrs Dwight W Pierce at 1011 High Street before heading back to Philadelphia.

Mrs William Hill, Jr Mrs. Hill Dwight W. Pierce High Street Philadelphia

Spear Family Spends Vacation at Popham Cottage

Spear of Albany New York is on a two week vacation at the Spear cottage in Popham. Accompanying him are Mr and Mrs Allan Spear Don ald Spear and Mr and Mrs Edwin Lowell who joined for the holiday.

H Spear Albany N. Y Spear Popham Allan Spear Donald Spear Edwin Lowell

Summer travels of families across Maine towns

Mr and Mrs Myron Jewett of South Portland and Mrs Allen Pettengill of Portland spent Labor Day in Bath Arrowsic and Wiscasset. Mr and Mrs Royal Johnson and their children Sandra Carol and Paul returned to Sedgwick after a summer at Popham.

Myron Jewett South Portland Mr. Jewett Allen Pettengill Portland Bath Arrowsie Wiscasset Royal Johnson Sandra Carol Paul Sedgwick Popham

Mrs Laura Baker Doten Guest of Saugus Couple

Mrs. Laura Baker Doten of Portland formerly Bath and her grandson Robert Doten visited Mr. and Mrs. Larry R. Vail of Saugus Massachusetts recently.

Laura Baker Doten Portland Bath Robert Doten Larry R. Vail Saugus Mass

Bath residents visit Hollis S. Small family weekend

Hollis E. Small and his son Karl, along with Mr. and Mrs. B. A. Danforth, Mrs. Dorothy Shorette and children Lee and Jackie, all of Bath, spent a weekend visiting Mr. and Mrs. Hollis S. Small in Topsham.

Hollis E. Small Karl B. A. Danforth Dorothy Shorette Lee Jackie Bath Hollis S. Small Topsham

Denver Tops Sunshine Count in 1948 Britannica Survey

Denver Colorado logged 3331 sunlit hours in 1948, more than any of 19 U S cities listed in Britannica Book of the Year 1949. The report notes longitudes similar to Denver for second and third sunniest western cities.

Denver Colorado United States

Franklin and education shaping youth in early America

The text highlights Benjamin Franklin's focus on youth education, outlining a curriculum for the Academy in Philadelphia, the precursor to the University of Pennsylvania. It notes his lifelong aid to young men and women, culminating in a final push to raise funds and deliver plans to Boston and Philadelphia.

Franklin Academy Philadelphia University of Pennsylvania Boston

Active volcanoes number worldwide and in the United States

Volcanologists estimate around 500 active craters worldwide defined by eruptions in recorded history. About three quarters lie in the Pacific region with roughly 40 under the American flag in Alaska and Hawaii. In the United States Mount Lassen in California is the sole active volcano.

Pacific Globe Alaska Hawaii United States Mount Lassen California

Pointing the Plow in Ancient Mediterranean Ironwork

The article notes that covering the plow point with iron or copper occurred around 1200 B C in Mediterranean regions, highlighting an early metalworking practice in ancient agriculture.

Mediterranean Countries

Lac the Resin Secreted by Insects on Sap Trees

Lac is a natural resin produced by insects that feed on the sap of certain trees in eastern countries.

Oriental

Rat's Board Tax Set At Five Dollars A Year

The article notes a rat rune board bill set at five dollars or more annually.

Rat’s

Also Mentioned on This Page

Betty Stover Freemont Street E. Brooke Lee Lawrenceville N. J Nathaniel Hasenfus Seguinland Jennie Middleton Rudolph Gilchrist Beacon Street Dorothy Robert Fox Rita Collins Sears, Roebuck Raymond Davis Valley Road Leslie Davis Bethel Murchie Gordon Randall G. Nichols Bayside W. H. Nicholes Eng Fred P. Nichols Nicholes America Catherine Powers Bay Point Auburn William Fagan Woolwich John Bourque Robert Lee Sunshine Cities
Search Courier

Search the Bath Independent Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Bath Independent?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication