Social notes and hometown gossip from Five Islands area
Local residents share travel updates and visits from Boston Bedford and New York. Leonard Norsworthy returns home to Mil tom Mass after a stay with aunt Elsie M. on Washington street. Betty Nostall begins second year at Forest acros State hers' College. Maud and Delia Belanger attend New York City millinery openings while Russell McConnell and Vernal Chaney host visitors from Michigan. Mary Bloxsom visits family in Crescent street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Folsom Norsworthy Nes
Mil‘tom
Mass
Elsie M
Washington Street
Maud
Delia Belanger
New York City
Russell McConnell
Michigan
Vernal Chaney
Five Islands
McConnell
Mr. Chaney
Portsmouth Navy Yard
Jeanes
Kittery
Maine
Local Residents Entertain and Travel for Visits
Leo Venos and his sons left for Tarpon Springs to begin a new home after spending the summer with Mr. Venos. Mrs. Ham’s family travels to Quincy for a visit with her mother at 85 Pear Street. J Arthur Lee, Fred G White Jr of Detroit and the Grates of Atlanta visit relatives in Bath area. Rev Charles M Tubbs and wife returned from a week with relatives in Winchendon Gerrish Island and Piermont. Horace Morse and Joseph Torrey planned their wedding while Morse High School graduate Miss Morse works at Bath Iron Works. Torrey studies at Ricker Junior College Houston and returns last week. No wedding date yet. Mrs William Donovan, daughter of Mamaroneck, left for home after visiting her father Dr Marin and Mrs Marin on Washington Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles M. Tubbs
Winchendon
Mass
Gerrish Island
Piermont
N. H
Horace P. Morse
West Street
Joseph Torrey
J. Haviland Torrey
Midstreet
Miss Morse
Morse High School
Bath Iron Works
Torrey
Ricker Junior College
Houston
William Donovan
Mamaroneck, Newe
Marin
Marinashington Street
Visitor Murray Ryder Calls On Dr. Booher at Islands
Murray Ryder of South Street visited Dr. Irvin E. Booher at Islands. Booher, a long-time resident of Five Islands, hosted Ryder and other guests on a motorboat trip along the coast. The group then had luncheon and returned to Newtonville, Massachusetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murray Ryder
South Street
Hame
Irvin E. Booher
Islands
Dr. Booher
Indiana
Five Islands
Tac
Mr. Ryder
Ella MacDonough Resides with Dorches Family After Holiday
Mrs Ella MacDonough returns to her home in Dorches after spending the holiday with her son in law Charles Marr of Denny and accompanying family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella MacDonough
Dorches
Penis
And
Charles. Marr
Denny
Birth of Child Noted at Memorial Hospital
Mrs William Meroff and Mr Meroff announce the birth of a son at Memorial Hospital. The brief item records the newborn and parent names with no additional details.
Antworths welcome son Darryl Erwin in Portland
Mr and Mrs Carl Antworth of 59 Lane Avenue Portland announce the birth of a son on September 4 named Darryl Erwin. He weighed nine pounds two ounces. The couple formerly lived in Bath and the mother is Pauline Fogg. Miss Isabel Aderton, formerly of Bedford Street, has moved to North Berwick to reside with Mrs Clarence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Antworth
Lane Avenue
Portland
Darryl Erwin
Antworth
Bath
Pauline Fogg
Isabel Aderton
Bedford Street
North Berwick
Clarence
Local Birth At Memorial Hospital
Mrs Katerine Butka of Memorial hospital staff is passing her vacation at Bay Point. Mr and Mrs Joseph L Tardiff of 1 Nichols street are parents of a daughter born at Memorial Hospital Monday last week. The young lady is named Paulette Adrienne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katerine Butka
Memorial Hospital
Bay Point
Joseph L. Tardiff
Nichols Street
Paulette Adrienne
Residents Return From Summer At Popham Beach
Mrs George Oliver and grand daughters Ixie and Gayle return to 21 Bailey Street after a summer at Popham Beach. Mr and Mrs Robert Ingraham go home to Bangor after visiting his parents at 12 Elsinore Avenue. Robert Iam is a University of Maine sophomore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Oliver
Ixie and
Gayle
Bailey Street
Popham Beach
Robert Ingraham
Bangor
George Ingraham
Elsinore Avenue
Robert Iam
The
University of Maine
Local Notes on Residents and Visitors
Mrs. Roy Lutz has returned home to Pine Street after a surgical stay at Memorial hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Brooke Lee and their two children have left their Summer home at Small Point and returned to Lawrenceville New Jersey. Ex Gov Walter E Edge and Mrs Edge travelled home to Princeton after summers at Small Point. Miss Mildred G Nichols takes a two week vacation visiting relatives in Boston New York and New Jersey. Mrs Julia A Boyd of High Street seeks treatment at Memorial hospital. Miss Margaret Gardiner daughter of Ex Gov Gardiner visited Bath Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Lutz
Memorial Hospital
Pine Street
Brooke Lee
Small Point
Lawrenceville
N. J
Mildred G. Nichols
Register of Deed Office
Boston
New York
New Jersey
Julia A. Boyd
High Street
Walter E. Edge
Margaret Gardiner
William Tudor Gardiner
Phipps Point
Bath
Family Moves and Naval Assignments Noted in Local Notices
Mrs Marion Shaw and her son Bobby return to 15 Summer Street after a summer at Popham. Mrs Dale Ellwood and son Michael depart 5 Washburn Street for Newport Rhode Island where Mr Ellwood first class is stationed on the U S S Kennedy. He previously served on the U S S Bronson built at Bath Iron Works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Shaw
Bobby
Summer Street
Popham
Dale Ellwood
Michael
Washburn Street
Newport
R. I
Ellwood
Kennedy
U. S
Bronson
Bath Iron Works
Howard Edge and Walter Nadar Return to Studies
Walter Nadar will return to his home in New York City. Edge will resume his studies at Princeton University. The brief notes Summer at Small Cant Det earlier last week are incomplete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Edge
Ce Bse Ge
Walter Nadar
New-York-City
Edge
Princeton University
Carter Family Vacation Visit in Bangor
Mr and Mrs Floyd Carter of Bailey Street visit relatives in Bangor with their son Clinton during his vacation from postal duties as an email carrier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Carter
Bailey Street
Clinton
Bangor
Philippine Sea earns Battle Efficiency Pennant honor
The Philippine Sea was awarded the Battle Efficiency Pennant and the Ee for general excellence during the fiscal year ending July 1 1948. The award evaluates overall ship performance with each department scoring its marks in the competition. Joseph Melanson of Damaris tene visited Bath on Monday. Mrs Frederick E Drake and son James B Drake left Bath Monday to return to St James Md to resume teaching duties. Drake will visit relatives at Villa Nuova Penn. Mrs Frank Sewall of New York has been staying at the Sedgwick. Mr and Mrs Ralph Wright of Bay Point closed their cottage for summer and will reside in Chicago Ill for the winter. Mrs Catherine Johnson of Damariscotta formerly of Bath visited Monday. After attending Robe Hatch funeral Sunday Mrs Twitchell left Monday for New Jersey. Mr and Mrs Davis Hatch returned to Needham Mass. Mrs David Dickson hosted a luncheon at her Washington home. Arthur J Henry of Rumford named John P Carey and Frank H Reinoehl to Maine association committees on laws and veterans service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philippine Sea
Y Ff
Frederick E. Drake
James B. Drake
Bath
Ralph Wright
Bay Point
Chicago, Ill
Wright
Robe Ae ‘Hatch
Twitchell
Naydonfield
N. J
Davis Hatch
Needham
Mass
Local students depart Bath for Houston college program
Paul Ouellette Fred Bolduc Alvin Gediman and Eugene Burgess left Bath Monday morning for Houston where they will attend Ricker Junior College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Ouellette
Fred Bolduc
Alvin Gediman
Eugene Burgess
Bath
Houston
Ricker Junior College
Houlton Collegians Pitcher Blaine Trafton Enrolls At Ricker
Blaine Trafton spent the weekend at his parents home Mr and Mrs Elton and returned Monday to prepare for classes at Ricker Junior College where he is enrolled as a student beginning Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blaine Trafton
Houlton Collegians
Elton
Houlton
Ricker Junior College
Mrs Gardiner Rogers Returns From Norwood Visit
Mrs Gardiner Rogers of High street returned Monday from Norwood Ohio where she had spent several days with her niece and nephew Mr and Mrs William A Grevers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gardiner Rogers
High Street
Norwood
William A. Grevers
Hudsons welcome twins at Memorial Hospital
Mr and Mrs William Hudson Jr became parents of twins Edward Paul and Karren Sue Hudson on Sunday at Memorial Hospital. Edward weighed 5 pounds 8 ounces and born at 3 50 pm while Karren weighed 5 pounds 7 ounces and born at 4 pm both healthy and feeding well. Mrs Barbara Calloway formerly Barbara Gray of Five Islands has returned home to Pasadena California after two weeks in Bath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Hudson, Jr
Memorial Hospital
Edward Paul Hudson
Karren Sue Hudson
Barbara Calloway
Barbara Gray
Five Islands
Pasadena
Cal
Bath
Savings Bank Association of Maine Holds 55th Convention
Allan Spear treasurer of Bath Savings Institution will join the Committee on Resolutions at the 55th annual Savings Bank Association of Maine meeting to be held at Poland Spring House September 19 20 21 and 22. Professor Raymond Rogers of NYU will speak on the Effects of Credit Policy Changes on the Government Bond Market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allan Spear
Bath Savings Institution
Savings Bank Association of Maine
Poland Spring House
Poland Spring
Raymond Rogers
New York University
Bath Officer Donald Belanger Takes Two Week Vacation
Bath Police Department officer Donald Belanger takes a two week vacation starting this week. The departure leaves patrols covered by colleagues as city hall processes show. Belanger is known for community outreach and prior service in the department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Belanger
Bath Police Department
Fessenden School Opens 46th Year With 215 Boys
James Archibald Gillies III of 507 Washington street joins 214 fellow students at the Fessenden school in Westton Mass as the 46th year begins on Sept 16. The roster includes ages six to 14 and students from 21 states and five foreign countries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Archibald Gillies, III
James Archibald, Jr
Washington Street
Fessenden School
Westton
Mass
Thompson Potter and Harland Boynton Return From Lake Palfrey Trip
Mr and Mrs Thompson Potter of Court Street Mrs Harland Boynton of North Street and Arthur McKenzie formerly of Bath now Portland have returned home after a two week vacation at the McKenzies camp at Lake Palfrey New Brunswick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thompson Potter
Court Street
Harland Boynton
North Street
Arthur McKenzie
Portland
Bath
McKenzie S
Lake Palfrey
N. B
Maine voters set to choose electors with six party options
In Maine the November 2 election will feature five confirmed parties on the ballot: Republican, Democrat, Socialist, Social Labor, and Progressive. A sixth party, the National Prohibition party, may appear if its filing is completed by the deadline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Augusta
National Prohibition Party
Styr Returns After Trial Trips For Supply Commission
The French motor trawler Styr arrived back at post meridiem after trial runs off the coast. She will be the next vessel from the B I W yard for the new Supply Commission to depart for France. A National Park Service representative from Rich VA and the Maine State Park Commission superintendent visited Pop ham Friday afternoon to inspect the former lighthouse keeper dwelling near Fort Popham. The War Assets Administration is offering the building for sale and state officials consider incorporating it into plans for a historic site within the State Park system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Styr
Post Pee
New Supply Commission
France
National Park Service
Rich Va
Maine State Park Commission
Pop‘ham
Fort Popham
War Assets Administration
State Park Commission
Marker Commemorates Popham Colony at Fort Baldwin Site
A granite marker on Sabine hill near Fort Baldwin marks the 1607 Popham settlement. The ill fated expedition landed in August 1607 and wintered there before abandoning efforts in September 1608 due to harsh conditions. Nearby the Virginia, America’s first ship, was built and launched. The marker was placed in 1907 during the Ter Centenary of American Shipping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Popham
New England
George Popham
Sabine Hill
Fort Baldwin
Virginia
America
Runic Stone Near Fort Baldwin Attracts Attention
A small boulder with deep grooves, dubbed the Runic Stone, sits near the road to Fort Baldwin. Believers contend Norse explorers cut the grooves long before Columbus, as the stone rests in a wooden frame to shield it from the weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Continent
Columbus
Fort Baldwin
Inaccurate Telegram Triggers Bath Police Search
A false telegram to Mrs. B. Correy near Meadow Lodge Bath caused a lengthy search as Bath police checked town clerks and rural carriers for a presumed relative death. The misunderstanding cleared when rural carrier Mrs. Peter Gagnon recalled the Bowen Torrey home in West Bath and Sergt. Charles Pelletier confirmed Mrs. Bowen Torrey was the intended party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
New York City
B. Correy
Meadow Lodge
Peter Gagnon
Bowen Torrey
West Bath
Charles Pelletier
Highway Dept Resurfaces Streets Starting Thursday Morning
The Highway department began resurfacing at five o'clock on Thursday and planned to continue work through the day, with crews expected to finish by eight o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highway Department
Asphalt work to begin on several streets
Two loads of asphalt will be laid on streets as work starts soon and continues across multiple blocks. The plan involves filling areas on the streets with asphalt to repair and improve conditions.
Park Notes and City Woes Highlight Bath Dispatch
The Bath Times reports on a park once Federal CCC project now under state control with hidden picnic spots and woodland coves. It also covers city leaders cracking down on parking meter violations, plowing delays, and schoolchildren forced to walk in streets after a severe snowy day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aire State Park
CCC
Cardboard and roofing paper in heavy demand in Cen pore streets
Heavy cardboard cartons roofing paper and old news were in demand as Cen pore workers toiled in the heat. Hot tar stuck to the shoes of those crossing the streets highlighting a gritty urban scene.
Central Maine Directors Declare Quarterly Dividend Figures
Directors of Central Maine announce the quarterly dividend on the issued stock with a per share rate of 87 cents and an additional portion at 91.8 cents per share. The figures reflect the company’s latest earnings distribution to shareholders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Maine
Fragmentary nautical notes from an 18th century log
Partial transcription describes bay landmarks and visibility of Morgan Isle to the southeast on clear days. Mentions beach, Pemaguki Point, and coal deposits with limited readable detail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pemaguki Point
Mogan Isle
Rummage sale planned for Bath Memorial fundraiser
Plans are under way for a rummage sale to benefit Bath Memorial. Organizer Mrs. Carney along with Mrs. Eastham and Mrs. Howard Mayo coordinate the effort. Collections will be taken on October 14 from 9 a.m. until finished at locations listed Mayo and Carney contact points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Carney
Eastham
Howard
Mayo
Olla Mayo
Debt Settled After Years Delay In Bath Street Incident
Elton Trafton received a repayment of $18 owed since 1939 plus $2 interest when a man who had rented an apartment he tried to collect from arrived in town. The encounter occurred around 1 30 p.m. late morning with tension over the old debt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elton Trafton
Washington Street
Bath
Trafton Danforth
Trafton
Young campers roam night in woods near town
Irving Davis and a companion spent a night at a wooded campsite with a moose sighting. They kept a peephole vigil hoping to leave, finally deciding to break camp at dawn and return borrowed gear to Mr. and Mrs. Davis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irving Davis
Raymond Davis
Moose
Ian
Fire Destroys Woods Near Day's Ferry
A dry woods fire in Woolwich near Day's Ferry started when slash was cleared. Two men could not extinguish it as flames spread rapidly and a Woolwich fire crew fought the blaze for several hours. A patrol remained to prevent rekindling overnight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woolwich
Inh Ferry
Front Street gains new paint look brightens downtown
A fragment notes Front Street features new paint schemes and sidewalk improvements that brighten the downtown area. Several houses on the street display white or bright green blinds, with at least one more likely to follow. The overall size and impact remain uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Front Street
Bath Girls Return From Bermuda Trip
Fragmentary report notes Bath girls and a companion returning from Bermuda aboard a Holland American ship. The passage describes harbor arrival with mixed color notes about homes and scenery, reflecting a travelogue tone with unclear names and details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bermuda
City official race results trickle in after long tabulation
The Times reports election returns arriving late as Harry E. Ring Jr. waits for final tallies. Ward Seven reached last, with Ward Six at 11 02 pm Monday, Ward Eight around 11 30 pm Monday, and Ward Seven finally completing the count by 2 15 am Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Times
Alth City
Clare
Harry E. Ring, Jr
Pase Meouans
Phippsburg Town Telephoning Era Ends
Fragmentary text notes the ending of a town telephone service era in Phippsburg with vague timeline and transitional reference to new communications arrangements. No clear dates or names beyond the locality.
Maine State Safety conference set for 21st annual event
The 21st annual Maine State Safety conference will feature committee discussions and safety presentations, aiming to enhance provincial safety standards and coordination among agencies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine State Safety
1948-9 Season Welcomed by Business and Officials
The year 1948-9 is praised by business leaders and state officials as it debuts with professional men and others joining the Stata hese Bisinest offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hunmak Toe Stata Hese Bisinest
Mnen
Preservation for Bath Shipyards and Youth Facilities Revival
A vision to preserve Bath shipyards and waterfronts along the Maine Coast notes the need for a 2200 foot site offering attractive, reviving facilities for youth training and recreation. It stresses honoring historic traditions while funding a modern anchor for future generations and local pride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acoet Ce
Tee
Beteebee
Maine
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Bedford Hagie
Islan
Hans P. Sorensen
York Gasen
Milton Swift
Mrs
Warren Moses
Jane Ee Canies
Miss Green Street
Harry Snowdon
Woodvale
Fred Snowdon Street
Betty
Fale Dee James Nostall
Forest Acros
Gorham State Hers’ College
Mary Bloxsom
Mrs. Bloxsom
Crescent Street
Leo Venos
Tarpon Springs
Mr. Venos
Eae
L. Ham
Quincy
Mrs. Ham
Pear! Street
J. Arthur Lee
Fred G C. ‘White, Jr
Detroit, Mich
Tasker
Atlanta, Ga
Fred White, Sr
Gardiner
John Mitchell
Pence
Everett
Beach
Eee
Newtonville
William Meroff
Deborah I
Neral Rendal
Joseph Melanson
Damaristene
Frank Sewall
Sedgwick
Catherine Johnson
Damariscotta
David Dickson
Washington
Arthur J. Henry
Rumford
Ee Sa
Maine Association
John P. Carey
Committee On Laws and Veterans’ Service
Frank H. Reinoehl
Bath Lodge
Ng Ralph A. Or
Censes
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Gher
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Lincoln County
Gallagher
Phippsburg
Cit
Ralph F. Mittendo
Stendort
Frank le Moriarty
Mittendorf
Nya
Barmuda
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