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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Sep 14, 1950

Page

3

Y Society and Clubs Visit Maine and Vermont

Mrs. Edward W and son Edward of Washington Street toured Maine New Hampshire and Vermont last week They stayed at tourist cabins at Pond Elkin New Hampshire The property was run by Lincoln Parks and Mrs Larks formerly of Winneganee and Bath Iron Works Fore River shipyard figures. Mr Parks and wife bought a New Hampshire home with private boats and a waterfront restaurant on a former Bath residence. Harvey Rice and sons Richard and Robert of Revere Massachusetts visited the Whitmers in Oliver Street Saturday.

Edward W Edward Washington Street Maine New Vermont At Pond Elkin N. H Lincoln Parks Fred Larks Winneganee Parks Bath Iron Works Fore River Quincey Mass Crect New Hampshire Bath

Donovan Family Returns From Visit To Morin Home

Mrs William J Donovan ne Constance Morin and her sons Har and Thomas recently returned to their Marmaroneck New York home after a three week visit with Dr Harry F Morin and Mrs Morin on Middle street Duncan McInnes son of Mr and Mrs John McInnes Stroudwater and grandson of Mrs John McInnes 1008 Washington Street excelled in Portland Yacht Club races finishing first once and second twice He is in line for a cup Friends watched the races from E A Randalls new cabin cruiser Saturday

William J. Donovan Constance Morin Har Thomas Mamaroneck N. Y Duncan McInnes John McInnes Stroudwater John McIinnes Washington Street Portland Yacht Club McInnes E. A. Randall

Hobbses Visit Bath From Flag Island and Boston

Mr and Mrs George Hobbs of Flag Island and Boston were the ness visitors in Bath on Friday.

George Hobbs Flag Island Boston Bath

Middleton Family Returns From Garnet Bridge Cottage Visit

Mrs Henry A Middleton and her children Sybil and Stevens flew back to Maywood Ti after August at the Garnet bridge cottage. They also visited Mrs Sybil Leonard of North Bath and Mrs George Middleton of Middle Street, continuing a family visit.

Henry A. Middleton Sybil and Stevens Maywood Garnet Bridge

Mrs James Caverly Returns Home From Memorial Hospital

Mrs James Caverly of Drayton has recovered after several days as a patient at Memorial hospital and has returned home.

James Caverly Drayton Toad Memorial Hospital Drayton Road

Teen Pvt Hersom completes AF basic training at Lackland

Pvt Conrad D. Hersom aged 17, son of Beatrice L. Hersom of Bath, finished the Air Force basic airmen indoctrination at Lackland Air Force Base. The program assessed aptitude for specialized technical training, guiding his future vocation. Mr and Mrs Emily Hart and daughter Mrs Ralph Eaton of Portland were Friday visitors to Ethel McElroy on Robinson Road.

Conrad D. Hersom Beatrice L. Hersom Chestnut Street Bath Lackland Air Force Base Air Force Emily Hart Ralph Eaton Portland Ethel McElroy Robinson Road

Birth of Lynn Ellen Mc Eachern in Key West Florida

Mr and Mrs Edward Mc Eachern Center street announce the birth of a daughter Lynn Ellen to their granddaughter Mrs Philip Williams and Mr Williams on August 23 in Key West Florida Mrs Williams is Ruth Cramp Woolwich Mr Williams serves in the United States Navy at Pearl Harbor Miss Betty Mae Newell and Wesley Jane were guests of Sally Caton on Middle street

Edward McEachern Center Street Lynn Ellen Philip Williams Williams Key West Fla Ruth Cramp Woolwich United States Navy Pearl Harbor Betty Mae Newell Wesley Jane Sally Caton Middle Street

Mrs Clifton Matthews Heads to Pocono Lodge for Winter Work

Mrs Clifton Matthews of South Street has left Rockland's Hotel Samoset and will work two months at Pocono Lodge in Pocono, Pennsylvania. She plans to return home in December, then join Mr Matthews to spend the winter in West Palm Beach, Florida.

Clifton Matthews South Street Samoset Rockland Pocono Lodge Pocono Matthews West Palm Beach Fla

Palmer couple return home after 10 day visit

Mr and Mrs Norman Palmer of Miller Road Woolwich have returned home after a ten day visit to Leominster Massachusetts and Cape Cod, sharing memories of their trip with neighbors and friends.

Norman Palmer Miller Road Woolwich Leominster Mass Cape

Miss Nickerson Joins Buck Dental Office Staff

Miss Valerie M. Nickerson daughter of Mr and Mrs Sanford B Nickerson of 23 Park Street has entered the employ of Dr Leon E Buck at his new dental offices over the Bath National Bank Nickerson is a graduate of Katherine Gibbs Secretarial School in Boston.

Valerie M. Nickerson Sanford B. Nickerson Park Street Leon E. Buck Bath National Bank Nickerson Katherine Gibbs Secretarial School Boston

Tanguay Family Return from Sabino Trip

Mr and Mrs Oscar Tanguay and daughter Beverly have returned home on Wesley Street after spending the summer at Sabino.

Oscar Tanguay Beverly Wesley Sabino

Piercees Relate Death After Moosehead Lake Trip

Mrs. Dwight W. Pierce of High Street and Dwight W. Pierce Jr report the death occurred after a visit at Moosehead Lake. The outcome is noted as a recent passing following several days there.

Dwight W. Pierce Igh Street S. Dwight W. Pierce, Jr Moosehead Lake

Miss Knight Wins Bishop Lee Theater Scholarship

Miss Janice Knight of 38 Central Avenue earned a Bishop Lee Theater School scholarship for the senior course of 1950 and 1951 in Boston. Awarded for rapid summer progress in technical and acting fundamentals, cooperation, interest, and ambition, the presentation followed the closing performance of Snafu for the cast, faculty and alumni in Boston.

Janice Knight Central Avenue Bishop Lee Theatrical School Boston Miss Knight

Mrs Wysor and sons depart for Glenn Ellyn home

Mrs Philip Wysor and her sons Philip Jr and Henry recently left for their Glenn Ellyn Illinois home after visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Jason A Merrill on Washington Street. Gerald Clough of the U S Air Force arrived in Japan after training and a furlough with his parents Mr and Mrs George Clough of Woolwich. In California Clough met two Woolwich natives also in the Air Force Jerry Geneau and Roland Brown before heading overseas.

Philip Wysor Philip, Jr Henry Glenn Ellyn Ill Pfe Gerald Clough U. S. Air Force Japan George Clough Woolwich California Pfc Clough Air Force Jerry Geneau Roland Brown

Mr and Mrs Evans Visit in Witch Spring Hill

Mr and Mrs Sidney G. Evans of Wiscasset called on Mr and Mrs Newman Getchell during a recent visit to Witch Spring Hill.

Sidney G. Evans Wiscasset Newman Getchell Witch Spring Hill

Drake Family Visit With Grandmother in Washington Street

Mr and Mrs James B Drake and their baby daughter Frances are spending several days with Drakes mother Mrs Frederick E Drake of Washington street.

James B. Drake Frances Mr. Drake Frederick E. Drake Washington Street

Family returns home from Bear Pond weeklong stay

Mrs. Edward F. Newell with children Nancy and Tippy and Wesley Jane along with Mrs. Edward J. McMann and children Jean and Marie of Pleasant street have returned home after spending a week at Bear Pond.

Edward F. Newell Nancy and Tippy Wesley Jane Edward J. McMann Jean Marie Pleasant Street Bear Pond

Totman Couple Passes Away as Camp Hosts Recalled

Mr and Mrs Chester Totman of 29 Huse Street passed last week while visiting Mr and Mrs John Campbell at Camp Rest A While near Belgrade Lakes. The obituary notes their final days and association with the Belgrade lakes community.

Chester Totman Huse Street John Campbell Belgrade Lakes

Priscilla Pillsbury Returns Home From Visit

Priscilla Pillsbury daughter of Mr and Mrs Alfred P Pillsbury Jr returned to her Hanson Massachusetts home after visiting her maternal grandparents Mr and Mrs Edward Sewall on High street the family announced.

Priscilla Pillsbury Alfred P. Pillsbury, Jr Hanson Mass Edward Sewall High Street

William E. Sylvester Sr Hospitalized in Portland Maine

William E. Sylvester Sr of Woolwich is a surgical patient at Maine General Hospital in Portland.

William E. Sylvester, Sr Woolwich Maine General Hospital Portland

Emond Family Holiday Across High Street and Meadow Way

Mr and Mrs Noel Emond Mrs Clara Emond and Miss Joan Emond spent Labor Day weekend at Mrs Emond s home on High street and at Mrs William Hogan s Meadow way home in a brief family gathering set in a local neighborhood.

Noel Emond Clara Emond Joan Emond

Guests From Massachusetts Visit Washington Couple

Mr and Mrs Edwin Jaquith of Lynn and Earl Fairbanks of Worcester joined Mr and Mrs J Arthur White on Washington Street for a social visit.

Edwin Jaquith Lynn Mass Earl Fairbanks Worcester J. Arthur White Washington Street

Mrs. E. Merritt Shea Hosts Stenographers in Bath Trust Building

Mrs. E. Merritt Shea of 1179 High Street entertained stenographers from offices in the Bath Trust Company building after dinner at the Dodge Inn in Wiscasset.

E. Merritt Shea High Street Bath Trust Company Dodge Inn Wiscasset

Miss Sadie McPherson Returns After Visit

Miss Sadie McPherson of Woonsocket Rhode Island returned home after spending a week as guest of Mrs. C W Pratt of Cobb road.

Sadie McPherson Woonsocket, R. I C. W. Pratt Cobb Road

Malden and Needham couple visit Bedford street host

Miss Marie Lewis of Malden and Leonard Perkins of Needham returned home after holiday visits with Mrs. Mercie MacFadden of Bedford street. Over the weekend they called on Mr. and Mrs. Ardenne MacFadden on West Port Island.

Marie Lewis Malden Mass Leonard Perkins Needham Mercie MacFadden Bedford Street Ardenne MacFadden Westport Island

Local students return from Congregational Conference trip

Betty Mae Newell Sally Caton Jean McKay Sally True Sandra Johnson and Billy Haggott have returned home from the Congregational Conference at Camp Manitou with stories of fellowship and learning for their church youth group.

Betty Mae Newell Sally Caton Jean McKay Sally True Sandra Johnson Billy Haggett Camp Manitou

Pratt Couple Return From Sabino Cottage Vacation

Mr and Mrs Bernard Pratt return to Cobb road home after spending two weeks on a vacation at their Sabino cottage.

Bernard Pratt Cobb Road Sabino

Mrs Mercie MacFadden Returns From Bay Point Visit

Mrs Mercie MacFadden of Bedford Street recently returned home after spending a week as a guest of Mr and Mrs H Powers and their family at their Summer home in Bay Point.

Mercie MacFadden Bedford Street H. Martin Powers Bay Point

Birthday Family Ties Mark Joint Observance in Haddonfield

Mrs Ruth Boyd of Haddonfield New Jersey will spend several days as guest of her brother in law Col and Mrs Harry B Carney. On Sunday the two sisters in law will celebrate their joint birthday and mark the occasion together.

Ruth Boyd Haddonfield N. J Col Harry B. Carney Boyd Mrs

City students listed from State Teachers college

Readable excerpts name Perry Thompson Charles Andre Betty Gummings Reed Betty Nostall Whittaker Barbara Wyman seniors Jean MacDonald Emma Hartley Amelia Anne Mitchell Annette Godfrey Ruth Coombs David McKeller juniors June Gill Jane Niles Mildred Oliver sophomores

State Teachers College Perry Thompson Charles Andre Betty Gummings Reed Betty Nostall Whittaker Barbara Wyman Jean MacDonald Emma Hartley Amelia-Anne Mitchell Annette Godfrey Ruth Coombs David McKeller June Gill Jane Niles Mildred Oliver

James B. Hall to Leave Times for University of Missouri

James B. Hall, Times sports editor and photographer for two years, completed duties Saturday and will depart this week for the University of Missouri for postgraduate work. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter S. Hall of Topsham and served overseas in World War II after graduating Bowdoin College in 1948.

James B. Hall the Times University of Missouri Hall Walter S. Hall Topsham U.S. Army Bowdoin College

Baby Born to Mr and Mrs Lester Young of Canton Conn

Mr and Mrs Lester Young of Canton Connecticut welcome a son born September 1 in Canton. Mrs Young, nee Pauline Crosby, is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Stephen Crosby of 21 Liberty Street. Mr Young is the son of Mr and Mrs L H Young. Mrs Lawrence B Jackson returns to Be loit Michigan after visiting Mrs Frederick E Drake on Washington Street.

Lester Young Canton, Conn Canton Young Pauline Crosby Stephen K. Crosby Liberty Street Mr. Young L. H. Young Green Street

Visitors From Haverford and Long Island Visit Washington Street

Mrs William Plummer and Mrs Edward Tryon of Haverford Penn were guests of Mrs Frederick E Drake in Washington street after weeks at Whitehall Camden en route for a White Mountains trip. Mrs Vera Shannon and her son James of Long Island N Y visit Mrs James Little of Dromore for two weeks.

William Plummer Edward Tryon Haverford Penn Vera Shannon James Long Island, N. Y James Little Dromore

Local notes: returns, honeymoons and duty calls

Mrs. Myrtle Simpson of 12 Fishers court returned home Wednesday evening after a week as a Memorial hospital patient. Bermuda reports say Mr. and Mrs. Chester Brett Jr. of 373 Marlborough street Boston are honeymooning at Horizons Pa get Bermuda. Mrs. Brett is the former Nancy Sewall, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Sewall II of 963 Washington street. Lt. (jg) George L. Hart USN of Middle street has been called to active duty and left last weekend for Charleston South Carolina.

Myrtle Simpson Fisher’s Court The Memorial Hospital Bermuda Chester S. Brett Jr Marlborough Street Boston Horizons Paget Brett Nancy Sewall Arthur Sewall, II Washington Street George L. Hart U.S.N Middle Street Charleston S.C

Local families return from New York trip with visits cited

Mr and Mrs Harold Corliss and son Danny of 26 Meadowway and Mr and Mrs E G Partridge of 48 Oliver Street have returned from a trip to New York visiting Saranac Lake Lake Placid and other points of interest Miss Beverly Niles and Miss Bernice Green have returned home after a week as guests of Miss Carol Wilson at Foster's Point

Harold Corliss Danny Meadowway E. G. Partridge Oliver Street New York Saranac Lake Lake Placid Beverly Niles Bernice Green Carol Wilson Foster's Point

Miss Ethel Wilson Visit Noted Author and Playwright

Miss Ethel Wilson of Wilmington Delaware was a guest of Mrs Charles T Jackson at 71 South Street. She spent several weeks at Grand Manan and Eastport and traveled from Bath to Alfred. Wilson is known as an author and playwright of Oiling the Earth and Christmas stories.

Ethel Wilson Wilmington Delaware Charles T. Jackson South Street Grand Manan Eastport Bath Alfred Miss Wilson

Miss Carol Wilson Visited Augusta With Avery Family

Miss Carol Wilson of Gerald Street spent a week in Augusta staying with her brother and sister in law Mr. and Mrs. Paul Avery.

Carol Wilson Gerald Street Augusta Paul Avery

Mc Mann Family Returns From New Meadows Vacation

Mr and Mrs Albert H Mc Mann and children Gretchen Jeffery and Peter returned home on Washington street after a two week vacation at Sinibaldi s cottage on the New Meadows.

Gretchen Jeffery Peter Washington Street Sinibaldi New Meadows

Hutchings Return From Meadowbrook Summer Stay

Mr and Mrs Stanley Hutchings and family return home on Dummer street after spending the summer at their cottage in Meadowbrook.

Stanley Hutchings Dummer Street Meadowbrook

Nurse Katharine Butka Leaves Memorial for Togus Hospital

Mrs Katharine M Butka RN of 1472 Washington street recently left Memorial hospital for Togus to take a position at Togus Veterans hospital.

Katharine M. Butka Washington Street Memorial Hospital Togus Togus Veteran’s Hospital

Norfolk Navy recall shifts Pettingill to active duty

Mrs Mary Wallace of 841 High Street spoke to her brother Reginald Pettingill in Norfolk Virginia Friday night. He was recalled to active duty in the Navy and reported for assignment on September 13.

Mary Wallace High Street Reginald Pettingill Reti Norfolk

Mrs Allen Little Hosts Social at Green Acres Cottage

Mrs Allen Little of Turner's Court entertained at the Little cottage Green Acres Meadowbrook for Mrs Kay Little and her sons Gerald Tom and Jeffery Mrs Vera Shannon and son James Edrie Little and Richard Delano The gathering brought together several family members in a cordial social afternoon.

Allen Little Turner's Court Little Cottage Green Acres Meadowbrook Kay Little Gerald Tom and Jeffery Vera Shannon James Edrie Little Richard Delano

Richardson couple welcome daughter Kate Baxter Richardson

Mr and Mrs Lawrence F Richardson of Koenis Arizona announce the birth of a daughter in Phoenix named Kate Baxter Richardson. The child carries the name of her maternal great grandmother Mrs Rupert H Baxter of Washington Street. The mother is the former Mary Elise White of Topsham.

Lawrence Ff. Richardson

Miss Stover Returns Home From Arlington Visit

Miss Marjorie Stover spent two weeks as guest of her sister and brother in law Mr and Mrs Edward McGuiggan of 69 Middle Street and returned to her Arlington Virginia home Sunday.

Marjorie Stover Edward McGuiggan Middle Street Arlington, Va

Mrs Evelyn Snow returns home after visit with sister

Mrs Evelyn Snow comes back to her Washington street residence after spending a week with her sister Mrs Grace Giles in Boothbay Harbor.

Evelyn Snow Washington Street Grace Giles Boothbay Harbor

Misses Tracey Family Leave Meadow Brook Cottage

The Misses Nellie and Katherine Tracey who spent the summer at Meadow Brook have closed their cottage and returned to their home on Math Road. A patient is listed at Memorial Hospital.

Nellie Katherine Tracey Meadowbrook

Lewiston Hosts Three Women on Business Visit

Mrs Ambrose Curran of Old Brunswick road Mrs Thomas Pankhurst of Dummer street and Mrs George Goodwin of Washington street were business visitors in Lewiston on Friday.

Ambrose M. Curran Old Brunswick Road Thomas A. Pankhurst Dummer Street George J. Goodwin Washington Street Lewiston

Summer departures noted from Maine coastal area

Mrs. Walter E. Edge and daughter Mrs. Brooke Lee with Mrs. Lee's three children left for Princeton New Jersey Sunday after a summer at Small Point. Miss Therese Doiron travels to Hunter's River P E I for a two week visit with her parents. Attorney and Mrs. Lynn M. Bussey and family return to High street home after a summer at Popham Beach.

Walter E. Edge Brooke Lee Lee Princeton N. J Small Point Therese Doiron Lynn-Carole Hunter's River Canada Lynn M. Bussey High Street Popham Beach

Mr and Mrs Squires Visit Mrs Maass in Nequasset

Mr Carlton Squires and Mrs Squires of Hampden were guests of Mrs Margaret Maass in Nequasset recently, sharing time and hospitality in a local social visit.

Carlton Squires Hampden Margaret Maass Nequasset

City Manager Mittendorf Plans Ironton Vacation Visit

City Manager and Mrs. Ralph F Mittendorf left Thursday for Ironton Ohio, their former home, for two weeks while he takes vacation. Mrs Emma Southard of the Old Ladies Home returned home after two weeks with friends in Portland. Mr and Mrs Joseph Arsenault and sons, Robert and Richard, of Kennebec Circle, returned home after two weeks in Massachusetts New Hampshire and at Kittery. Mrs Katie Clark of the Old Ladies Home is visiting her brother and sister in Weymouth Massachusetts for a month.

Ralph F. Mittendorf Ironton, O Mr. Mittendorf Emma Southard Old Ladies Home Portland Joseph Arsenault Robert and Richard Kennebec Circle Massachusetts New Hampshire Kittery Katie Clark Weymouth Mass

Mrs Wetherbee and daughter return from Boston trip

Mrs Leonard F. Wetherbee and her daughter Cheryl of Andrews road have returned from a 10 day visit in Boston. Mrs Wetherbee attended the 27th annual convention of the Dance Teacher's club of Boston at the Parker House.

Leonard F. Wetherbee Cheryl Andrews Road Boston Wetherbee Dance Teacher’s Club of Parker House

Gift Stall proprietor returns from Boston trip

Mrs. Joseph W. Cyr, proprietress of the Gift Stall, has returned from a business trip to Boston.

Joseph W. Cyr Boston

Six year old Ruby Ann Mitchell hospitalized with pneumonia

Six year old Ruby Ann Mitchell, daughter of Sherman and Mrs Mitchell of Dummer Street, is a patient at Bath Memorial hospital with virus pneumonia. She is expected to remain in the hospital for at least several days.

Ruby Ann Mitchell Sherman Mitchell Dummerstreet Bath Memorial Hospital

Daily greetings and guests visit from Bangor to California

Agnes Prout of Bangor visits sister Mrs. Dougherty on North street. Patricia Maass, daughter of Mrs. Margaret Maass of Nequasset, arrives in Los Angeles to continue studies at the University of California, escorted to New York City by her mother. Mrs. Merton O. Webber of Western avenue returns home after a summer with her sister Mrs. Perkins of East Boothbay.

Agnes Prout Bangor Daniel T. Dougherty North Street Patricia Maass Margaret Maass Los Angeles Calif University of California New York City Merton O. Webber Western Avenue James E. Perkins East Boothbay

Mc Elman Family Returns Home After Summer

Mr and Mrs Harold W Mc Elman and their young sons Billy and Bob have returned to their Bedford Street home after spending the summer at Damariscotta Lake, a family trip noted in local society columns.

Harold W. McElman Billy Bob Bedford Street Damariscotta Ake

Miss Gloria Wilson Enrolls as Freshman at Gorham State

Miss Gloria Wilson daughter of Mrs Gladys McIntosh of North Street has left for Gorham State Teachers College Gorham to begin her first year as a student.

Gloria Wilson Gladys McIntosh North Street Gorham State Teachers’ College Gorham

Misses Belanger Return From New York Millinery Openings

Maud and Delia Belanger return to their home at 872 Washington Street after several days in New York City attending the millinery openings.

Maud Delia Belanger Washington Street New York City

Carleton Rideout Relative Hospitalized Patient

A family member of Mr and Mrs Carleton Rideout of North Street Extension is an amonia patient at Bath Memorial Hospital under care of Dr Joseph I Smith.

Ideater Carleton Rideout North Street Bath Memorial Hospital Joseph I. Smith

Bertrand Family Returns From Brigham's Cove Stay

Mr and Mrs Francis O Bertrand and children Betsey and Dean have returned to their Oliver street home after spending the summer at Brigham's Cove cottage.

Francis O. Bertrand Betsey and Dean Oliver Street Brigham's Cove

Clinton Hagan recalled to Army service as sergeant

Clinton Allen Hagan grandson of Florence Hagan of Bath and Adoniram Jan of Brunswick has been recalled to active duty in the infantry. A college sophomore and veteran of the Occupation forces in Korea and Tokyo, he holds the World War II Victory Medal, Army of Occupation Medal, Good Conduct Medal, and a 1948 West Point candidate qualification. Mrs. Nathaniel Norton is a Memorial hospital patient. Richard Dennison returns home to begin his senior year at the University of Maine in Orono after summer at Martha’s Vineyard. Mr and Mrs Stanley Commeau welcome daughter Janice Marie born Saturday at Memorial hospital.

Clinton Allen Hagan Florence Hagan Bath and Sons Adoniram Jan Brunswick Hagan Maine Korea Tokyo West Point Richard Dennison Martha's Vineyard Mass William W. Dennison Green Street Mr. Dennison Orono University of Maine

Local Social Notes Highlight York Beach Guests and Births

Mrs Faith McKay hosted weekend guests at 1115 Washington including daughter and husband Mr and Mrs Carl G Boardman Jr sons Teddy Jeff, Frederick W Moore and Kenneth Bridges all of York Beach. Abraham Greenblatt and wife receive congratulations on birth of Nancy Lorraine at Memorial hospital. Capt Arthur L Totman and son Arthur closed Meadow Brook shores cottage and returned to Winnegance.

Faith McKay Washington Street Carl G. Boardman, Jr Teddy Jeff Frederick W. Moore Kenneth Bridges York Beach Abraham Greenblatt Bluff Road Nancy Lorraine Memorial Hospital Greenblatt Sarah Silverman Jacob Silverman Portland Arthur L. Totman Arthur Meadowbrook Shores Winnegance

Mrs Frank Burnell Under Observation at Memorial Hospital

Mrs Frank Burnell of 48 Willow Street is a patient at Memorial Hospital where she is under observation.

Frank Burnell Willow Street Memorial Hospital

Mrs Russell Snow Hitchcock Hosts Monday Contract Club

Mrs Russell Snow Hitchcock entertained members of the Monday Contract club at luncheon on Monday at her Small Point residence.

Russell Snow Hitchcock Monday Contract Club Small Point

Hendersons Visit After Boston Hospital Surgery

Mr and Mrs Charles Henderson of High street are patients at Deaconess hospital Boston where Mrs Henderson underwent surgery on Saturday. Sunday their son and wife Mr and Mrs Frederick Henderson of Portsmouth NH and their daughter and husband Mr and Mrs Herbert Pierce of North street visited.

Charles Henderson High Street Deaconess Hospital Boston Henderson Frederick Henderson Portsmouth N.H Herbert Pierce North Street

Social Roundup Notes from Camden and Nearby Towns

Mrs K E O'Brien of Camden returned home after a brief stay with Miss Alzira Gross on Page Street. Mr and Mrs George St John of Morse's Mountain hosted a tea on Sunday afternoon. Robert P Tristram Coffin delivered readings from his book American Bala at the event. Mrs M Dean Shaw and her son Robert returned to Dummer Street after spending the summer at Popham Beach.

K. E. O'Brien Camden Alzira Gross Page Street George St. John Morse's Mountain Robert P. Tristram Coffin M. Dean Shaw Robert Dummer Street Popham Beach

Mrs Margaret MacGregor Returns Home After Surgery

Mrs Margaret MacGregor of the Hotel Phoenix was released Saturday night from Massachusetts Memorial Hospital after four weeks of surgery. She was accompanied by her four daughters Joan Jane Janice and Judy who had been visiting relatives in Massachusetts during her mother's hospitalization.

Margaret MacGregor Hotel Phoenix Massachusetts Memorial Hospital Joan Jane Janice Judy Massachusetts

Boston Weekend Visitors Reported by Two Local Couples

Mr and Mrs Raymond Small of Pleasant street and Mr and Mrs Arthur Bowker of Pine street were visitors in Boston during the weekend.

Raymond Small Pleasant Street Arthur Bowker Pine Street Boston

Newtonville couple visits former home at 62 Winship Street

Mr and Mrs W F Koughan of Newtonville Mass visited 62 Winship Street, his former home, during the week of Sept 5. A music program featured Mrs W H McGlinchy, a soprano, with Mrs Tawis Carter, pianist. Mr and Mrs Harry L Day and their three children have returned to Green Street after spending the summer at Popham Beach.

W. F. Koughan Newtonville Mass Winship Street Harry L. Day Greenstreet Popham Beach

Woolwich notes from Reid State Park and local arrivals

At Woolwich Reid State Park campers endured mosquitoes until nightfall. Darrell suffered poison ivy and required medical care at the Baker home. Local residents report trips to Montreal Niagara Falls and New York. visitors from East Weymouth Berwick and Bath share family news. Robert Tanner returns from Altadena after Army service and prep for Portland exams.

Francis Hathorne Montreal Can Niagara Falls New York State Edmund Hayward Keith Sharon East Weymouth Mass Berwick Leon Coffin Eben Dana Lena Bailey Cumberland Center Herbert Reed Woolwich Jean Leonard John Leonard Sebec Lake Burton Packard Packard Camps Leonard Morse High Northeastern College Portland Linwood Grover Wiscasset Presley Bath Grover Arline Leeman Hollis Leeman Clarence Tanner Miss Coldwell Belmont George Betts Betty South Roundbrook N. J Betts Paul Olson Forest Hills L. I Cyril Bousfield Marbeth Schnare Italy Schnare Oak Grove Seminary Mount Holyoke China Milan Genoa Bousfield Robert Tanner Altadena Calif Mount Lowe Military Academy Tanner Morse High School Bowdoin College West Coast U. S. Army

Maine mutual savings banks convention attendees listed

William A. Furber president of Bath Savings Institution John G Morse vice president Bath Savings Institution Mrs Morse Mr and Mrs John N Taylor and Mr and Mrs Del ma E Bates attend the four day annual convention of the Mutual Savings Banks association of Maine at the Rangeley Sheraton Hotel Rangeley Mrs Thornton Henderson off High street was a visitor in Portland Saturday.

William A. Furber Bath Savings Institution John G. Morse Morse John N. Taylor Delma E. Bates Mutual Savings Banks Association of Maine thengeley-Sheraton Rangeley Thornton Henderson High Street Portland

Resignation of Maine State Police Sergeant Crosby Stirs Arrowsic

Arrowsic residents note the resignation of Sgt. John P. Crosby of the Maine State Police who has long served the force for 22 years. Crosby, who summers in Arrowsic with his wife, leaves with many friends sending best wishes and respect for his future.

Arrowsie John P. Crosby Maine State Police Rs. Peony Pass

Arrowsic Community News and Election Notes

Leisure time with Mrs Crosby noted as more possible in Arrowsic. The State election drew 45 votes. polling clerks and town officials listed. Many local residents reported visits, travel, and family gatherings across Bath and nearby towns, with updates on education staff moving to Northeast Harbor and summer cottages closing for winter.

Beacon Street Church Reopens After Summer Improvements

Beacon Street Methodist church underwent extensive repairs during the summer vacation and has been redecorated with a new heating plant installed. Fluorescent lights were added in the vestry and the roof shingled. Pastor Rev. Murchie A. Gordon credited the committee for planning and coordinating the improvements. A fall service marked the first gathering after work, with further redecorating and kitchen updates planned to begin soon.

Beacon Street

Rev and Mrs Gordon Attend Bethel Funeral

Reverend and Mrs Murchie A. Gordon of Beacon Street were in Bethel on Monday for the funeral services of Mrs Herbetina Brooks, with Rev Gordon officiating.

Murchie A. Gordon Beacon Street Bethel Gordon Herbetina Brooks

Wild cat sighting stirs Sabine coast chatter and local news

In Phippsburg Sabineites report a young wild cat seen in nearby woods. Bath vacationer saw the animal cross the road. The piece notes Front street land ownership, historic trolley routes to Small Point, a planned highway easing Pitch Pine hill, and mosquito spraying plus rising thefts after a dry summer. Local shops, Italy visit, and back-to-school displays are mentioned along with rough seas and lobster trap losses offshore.

Phippsburg Bath Washington Street Small Point

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