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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1953

Page

6

Student voyage notes world trip and return to Bath

al F Sewall Jr visits Small Point with parents before resuming at Harvard. The Annasalem student ship carried him across Europe with stops in Holland Belgium Luxembourg France Austria Switzerland and Italy. He observed many students touring the continent by car motorcycle bicycle or on foot and staying in student hotels or camping sites. He was most impressed by Austria and its mountains.

al F. Sewall, Jr Harvard Union Holland Belgium Luxemburg France Austria Switzerland Italy Loyal

social and personal notes from colby college and nearby towns

A roundup of visits and returns includes Mr and Mrs William P Drake and children leaving Berwyn Pa after weeks at Birch Point cottages. Doris Hardy and Beverly Ammann attended Colby College hospital administration sessions praised as highly successful. Jean Brown returns home from Holly Inn Christmas Cove while Morse High senior. Rev and Mrs Richard Schaper and daughters Deborah and Kathryn depart after several weeks visiting Tina Schaper and Mrs John Van Weele. Mrs Martha Webber visits Carrie Little Turnercourt. Rear Admiral and Mrs Claude S Gilette head home from a West coast trip via Bremerton with a Reading Pa stop to see George Lester.

William P. Drake Jimmy Molly Ann Sally Berwyn Drake Birch Point Doris Hardy Hyde Memorial Home For Beverly Ammann Colby College S. Williams Colby Institute For Hospital Administrators Jean Brown Holly Inn Christmas Cove Maynard Brown Western Avenue Miss Brown Morse High Richard J Schaper Deborah Kathryn Schaper Tina Schaper Islip L. 1 N.Y John van Weele West Sayville Merrimac Mass Lake Attitash Claude S. Gilette Washington Street West Coast Bremerton, Wash George Blester Reading

Bath teacher demonstrates classroom projectors at Boothbay High

Mrs Granville Colby a Bath schoolteacher visited Boothbay High School Tuesday to demonstrate uses of projector types in classrooms. Mr and Mrs William Wallace and family formerly of Bath and now of Norfolk Virginia were among local friends shown Tecatronica in Maine.

William Wallace Norfolk, Va High Street Bath Tecatronica Maine

Swanton Family Visits Freeman On N E Island Stay

Mr and Mrs Gilford Swanton and their children Cynthia and Geof frey of Berlin Connecticut, while vacationing at Bar Harbor, called on Mrs Swanton s aunt and uncle Mr and Mrs Harold E Freeman of Sunnyside Farm.

Gilford Swanton Cynthia Geoffrey Berlin, Conn Bar Harbor

Mrs Edmund P Briggs Hosts Luncheon at Sasanoa Bluffs

Mrs Edmund P Briggs of Cen ter street entertained a few friends at luncheon recently at Sasanoa Bluffs, reflecting a social gathering in the coastal town.

Edmund P. Briggs Center Street Sasanoa Bluffs

Local residents in and around town share news and travels

Cpl Elizabeth A Dingley arrives from Fort Eustis for fur lough to her parents Frank and Mrs Dingley of 8 Fisher court planning to reenlist in January. Mr and Mrs Donald Hopkins and son Leland return from Pemaquid Lake cottage. Mrs John Darlington visits Miss Mary F Gibbons in Washington street. Mrs Leon Shephard was soloist at Winter Street church service after the Summer union at Central church. Ruth Strack returns to New York City to work after a summer at home. Jack Pinel and Harold Freeman families visit. Chester MacMahon Jr moves near Reid Park in Georgetown. Horace Holton and Catherine Berry leave Wynburg cottages for home in Worcester. Mrs Clyde MacKinnon and Burnham Pratt return from Quebec motor trip.

Elizabeth A. Dingley Fort Eustis Frank S. Dingley Fisher Court Cpl Dingley John W. Quarrington Leon Shepard Bowdeinham Winter Street Church Central Church Richard J. Schaper Ruth Strack New York City Washington Street Wynburg Horace Holton Wellesley Mass Catherine Berry Worcester Gordon Berry Margaret

Newell Family Labor Day Weekend Guests

Mr and Mrs Edward F Newell hosted Labor Day weekend guests including Mr and Mrs Frederick Newell daughter Peggy Joseph Newell and Edward F Newell Jr of Waltham Mass and Mr and Mrs Morris Carter of Belmont Mass.

Edward F. Newell High Street Frederick Newell Peggy Joseph Newell Edward F. Newell, Jr Waltham, Mass Morris Carter Belmont Mass

Mrs Emma Seymour Visits Bowker in Phippsburg

Mrs Emma Seymour of Norwood Massachusetts is visiting Mrs Jay K Bowker in Phippsburg. Recent visitors to Mrs Bowker include Mr and Mrs Charles Coombs and their children.

Emma Seymour Norwood Mass Jay K. Bowker Phippsburg Bowker Charles Coombs

Mrs Dunton Returns to Portland After Stay in Washington

Mrs. Ralph Dunton of Portland and Robinhood has returned to her Portland home after visiting several weeks with her daughter and husband Mr. and Mrs Edward St Martin on Washington Street during her recent illness. Capt and Mrs Dunton will return to their Portland home later in the Fall.

Ralph Dunton Portland and Robinhood Edward St. Martin Washington Street Capt Mrs. Dunton Portland

Hyde Windlass Chief John Williams Starts Two Week Vacation

John Williams of the Hyde Windlass Co began his annual two week vacation on Friday.

John Williams The Hyde Windlass Co

Family returns home from Damariscotta Lake cottage

Mr. and Mrs. Forrest Baker and family of Sagadahoc Ferry have returned to their home after spending the vacation period at Damariscotta Lake where they occupied their cottage.

Forrest Baker Sagadahoc Ferry Damariscotta Lake

Thurlow Visits Cousin in East Braintree Mass

Harry M. Thurlow of 20 Highland Street left Saturday for a visit with his cousin Cecil Ford Brown and Mrs Brown in East Braintree Massachusetts.

Harry M. Thurlow Highland Street Cecil Ford Brown Mrs. Brown East Braintree Mass

Newton Highlands trio visits Bath relatives

Mr and Mrs Richard D Martin and daughter Linda Marie of Newton Highlands Mass visited Mrs Martin's sister and brother in law Mr and Mrs C Bruce Wright at 13 Marshall Avenue over the weekend. Mr and Mrs Charles Dorsey formerly of Bath have returned with their family to New London Conn after visiting relatives here.

Richard D. Martin Linda Marie Newton Highlands Mass Charles Dorsey Bath New London

Bowdoin Graduate Wins Fulbright for German Music Study

Frederick Weidner III, a Bowdoin undergraduate and soloist with Temple Emanuel choir in New York City, has been awarded a Fulbright scholarship for a year of study at Hochschule fur Musik in Germany. He has appeared with the Lemonade Opera Company this summer. Other local notes include Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Henderson and daughter Melissa returning from Summer at Small Point and Lawrence Young’s progress after two years at Togus.

Frederick Weidner III Bowdo Hochschule Fur Mussic Ee Germany Temple Emanuel Choir New York City Little Church Around Lemonade Opera Company Bowdoin Weidner Central Church Choir Bath

Six Bridesmaids Attend Syracuse Wedding at St Pauls

Miss Elizabeth Anderson served as one of six bridesmaids for Miss Phyllis Rucker Scott and John Barkie Elliot at St. Pauls Episcopal Church Syracuse. Rev. Robert Metters officiated with a reception at Onondaga Golf and Country Club. Gary Meister attended as a guest on WT.V.L. in Waterville Saturday evening.

Elizabeth Anderson Carl i C. Anderson Oak Street Phyllis Rucker Scott John Barkie Elliot St. Paul's Episcopal Church Syracuse N. Y Robert G. Metters Emmanuel Church Poston Onondaga Golf and Country Club Gary Meister Carl P. Meister High Street Wt.v.l Waterville Bobby Diane Merrill

Wester Meyers visit from California on vacation

Dr and Mrs Nathan Wester meyer and their sons Trenton and Travis arrived by air from San Bernardino California. They are guests of Dr M W Westermeyer who is away from his practice on vacation until the 24th of this month.

Nathan Westermeyer and Sons Trenton Travis San Bernardino Calif M. W. Westermeyer

Four Winnegance Women Vacation at Hewitt Cottage

Mrs Blanche Hewitt Mrs May Oliver Mrs Alma Nadine and Mrs Harriet Howard all of Winnegance are spending a week at the Hewitt cottage on Capital Island as tourists and local residents enjoy a seaside getaway during the season.

Blanche Hewitt May Oliver Alma Nadine Harriet Howard Winnegance Hewitt Capitalsland

Dowling Family Relocates for New School Principal Post

Mr and Mrs Robert J Dowling and daughters Dorcas and Riko formerly on Deering Street have moved to Brooks where Dowling has accepted the position of principal at Morse Memorial High School.

Robert J. Dowling Dorcas Riko Tormerly Deering Street Brooks Dowling Morse Memorial High School

Miss Dorothy Oliver Returns Home From Georgetown Visit

Miss Dorothy Oliver of Kingston returns home after visiting relatives in Georgetown Center. She called on friends the first of last week and is a teacher in Kingston schools.

Dorothy Oliver Kingston Mass Georgetown Center

Theresa Tardiff Graduates From Rey Hospital Portland

Friends and relatives attend the graduation exercises of Miss Theresa Tardiff daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph Phiff of Nichols street from Rey Hospital in Portland Sunday afternoon Included are Mr and Mrs Philip Tardiff, Mr and Mrs John Allain and daughter Marie, Miss Anne Stevenson, John T Allain and sons Louis and Lawrence, Mrs Mary Anne Savoie, Miss Bertha Savoie, Mrs Bridget Robichaud all of Bath, Miss Rita Sainder, Mrs Mary Toth of Topsham, Mrs Louis Allain of Auburn, and William Menzel of Camp Lejeune NC Graduation was at St Dominic's church.

Theresa Tardiff Joseph L. Tardiff Nichols Street Mercy Hospital School of Nursing Portland St. Dominic Church Hospital Ann Paulette Philips Tardiff Rosario Tardiff Lucien Elaine Renshaw Bath Sally Grant J. Russell Grant Hartford, Conn Joselyn V. Colby Kenneth Colby Washington Street Joseph Phiff Rey Hospital Philip Tardiff John Allain Marie Anne Stevenson John T. Allain Louis Lawrence Mary Anne Savoie Bertha Savoie Bridget Robichaud Rita Sainder Mary Toth Topsham Louis Allain Auburn William Menzel Camp Lejeune N. C St. Dominic's Church

Visitors and family ties span towns in Maine

Mr and Mrs Frank Garon of Arrowsic and Mrs Edith Campbell of Arrowsic visited Westport Junction to call on friends. Robert Lord and his brother Graydon Lord of Brunswick stayed with their grandmother Mrs Caleb Burns. Robert will attend Greely College in Colorado to study physical education and English. Graydon sails aboard the U S Cassin Young for a Mediterranean cruise, hoping to return for the holidays. Reginald Lord, in Nebraska, works as a high school teacher.

Frank Garon Arrowsic Westport Junction Edith Campbell Robert Lord Graydon Lord Linwood H. Lord Brunswick Caleb Burns High Street Robert Greeley College Colorado Graydon U. S

Warwick couple guests of York street hosts

Mr. and Mrs. Edward Murphy of Warwick Rhode Island visit Mr. and Mrs. Charles Haggett on York Street and seek to contact many old friends. Mrs Murphy, once a Bath resident, was an active member of the Cosmopolitan club for years. Alex M Robertson of Winship Street is a patient at Memorial hospital.

Edward Murphy Warwick R. I Charles Haggett York Street Murphy Bath Cosmopolitan Club Alex M. Robertson Winship Street the Memorial Hospital

Social notes of area residents return from travels

Mr and Mrs William C Davis and daughter Nancy of Schenectady NY have returned home after a Bay Point vacation. Mrs Davis and Nancy joined Mr Davis for two weeks and they also visited Mrs Bertha Dunbar in Augusta. Prof and Mrs V Paquet return to Burlington VT after a Summer at 28 Russell Street. Paquet prepares for a fifth year at the University of Vermont. Miss Mary Cunningham dancing instructor appeared on a Boston radio program to applause. Miss Anne Kimball of Lincoln Street visited in Portland with Mrs Milton S Kimball. Mrs Oliver A Carter of Tallman Street plans a week away visiting relatives in Augusta and Hallowell. Mr and Mrs Donald E MacElman of Orrs Island and relatives toured Charlottetown PEI and St John NB. Russell Merchant and daughter Nancy of Highland Street returned from Meadowbrook cottage after a fortnight.

William C. Davis Nancy Schenectady N. Y Bay Point V Paquet Burlington, Vt Russell Street Paquet University of Vermont Mary Cunningham Boston Grace Cunningham Middle Street Bath WBZ Oliver A. Carter Tallman Street Augusta Fred Maxwell Ernest Rich Hallowell Donald E. MacElman Orrs Island Harold B. MacElman Office Drive Charlottetown St. John N. B

Paquet Family Returns From Summer in Burlington

Prof and Mrs Victor Paquet of Burlington Vermont return home with their children after spending the summer at the Paquet residence on Russell street. Prof Paquet is a university faculty member and was joined by his mother Mrs Victor Paquet in the visit.

Victor Paquet Burlington, Vt Paquet Russell Street University

Miss Betty Newell Enrolled in Lewiston Nursing School

Miss Betty Newell daughter of Patrolman and Mrs Edward F Newell of 955 High Street is enrolled in the September class at the Central Maine General Hospital School of Nursing in Lewiston.

Betty Newell Patrolman Edward F. Newell High Street Central Maine General Hospital School of Nursing Lewiston

Gift Stall proprietor attends Gift Sheer with sister

Mrs MinniecP proprietor of at the Gift Stall at Sunday Boston to attend the Gift Sheer ings. She was accompanied by her sister Miss Mary Perry who returned to Radcliffe College after passing the Summer at her home in Bath. Miss Perry is attached to the college infirmary.

Minniecp Boston Mary Perry R. M Radcliffe College Bath Miss Perry College

Mrs Clinton Beals Birthday Celebration Held in Phippsburg

Mrs Clinton Beals celebrated her birthday last week at her daughter Mrs Thomas Morse home on Pitch Pine Hill in Phippsburg. She was joined by her four daughters and all of her grandchildren.

Clinton Beals Thomas Morse Pitch Pine Hill Phippsburg

Maine Auto Association Fall Meeting Hosts Bath Leader

Executive Councilor J. Horace McClure of Bath attended the Maine Automobile Users Association Fall meeting at Hotel Samoset in Rockland over Friday to Sunday. From Bath, Hon. and Mrs. Harold P. Small, Mr. and Mrs. Wyatt Albertson, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Emero, and E. Rodney Brooke joined. Mrs. Brice W. Roberts of Brunswick was a luncheon guest of Mrs. Edward Steiness of 15 North Street.

J. Horace McClure Bath Maine Automobile Users’ Association Samoset Rockland Harold P. Small Wyatt Albertson Donald Emero Rodney Brooke Brice W. Roberts Brunswick Edward Steiness North Street

Lisbon Falls Teen Honors Student Stricken By Polio

Nanc Butcher, 17, Lisbon Falls High senior and honor student, is a polio patient at Central Maine General Hospital Lewiston. Her aunt and uncle Mr and Mrs Peter Gagnon of 22 High Street were notified Monday morning. Major and Mrs Joseph J Rogers and son Donnell left Saturday for Aniston Alabama after weeks at the Donnell cottage at Popham Beach.

Peter Gagnon 22 High Street Nanc Butcher Clayton Butcher Lisbon Falls Central Maine General Hospital Lewiston Nancy Lisbon Falls High School Joseph J. Rogers Donnell Anniston Ala Popham Beach

Furrow Family Welcomes Son and Wartime Return

Sgt Richard Furrow and Mrs Sheila West of Peterborough welcomed their son Richard William born Sept 4 at Rylys Air Force Base Hospital England. The couple married Nov 1 1952 at St Mark's Peterborough. the family plans to return to the United States in November after four years of U S Air Force service.

Richard William Richard Furrow Ryslys Air Force Base Hospital England Furrow Sheila West Peterborough St. Mark’s Church West Bath States U.S. Air Force

Morin and Donovan Families Return from Indian Point

Mr and Mrs Edward Morin and son Edward Jr of Roscoe Park New Jersey and Mrs William Donovan and three sons of West Hartford Connecticut have returned home after vacationing at Indian Point.

Edward Morin Edward Jr Roscoe Park N.J William Donovan West Hartford Conn Indian Point

Family returns home after seaside visit in Rye

Mrs E D Douglas and her granddaughter and husband Rev and Mrs Elmer Talcott have returned to their Rye New York home after spending a week with Mrs Douglas’ nephew and wife Mr and Mrs Douglas Dear born at their Small Point Summer home.

E. D. Douglas Elmer Talcott Rye N.Y

Andrews Family Returns Home From Visit

Mr and Mrs Richard Andrews and their son Robert have returned to Cincinnati Ohio after spending ten days with his parents Mr and Mrs Edwin R Andrews at 981 High Street.

Richard Andrews Robert Cincinnati Ohio Edwin R. Andrews High Street

Elks Attend Augusta Clambake at Bryant Pond

Bath Lodge Elks members Robert Back John Kakos George McKellar Richard Jenkins George Boutin Henry Parshley and Fred Tobey joined the Augusta lodge at Bryant pond for the annual clambake. Two local pastors Rev Howard F. Cramer and Rev Howard D. Hull prepare to register at Boston University for theology studies this week, with Cramer entering his last year and Hull starting his studies in September.

Robert Back John Kakos George McKellar Richard Jenkins George Boutin Henry Parshley Fred Tobey Bath Lodge of Elks Augusta Lodge Bryant Pond Howard F. Cramer Howard D. Hull Beacon Street Wesley Methodist Boston University School of Theology Cramer Hull

Anniversary Address at Ward Hill Church in Haverhill

Reverend Richard J. Schaper delivered the anniversary address at Ward Hill church in Haverhill Massachusetts on Sunday afternoon marking his 1943 ordination. Williams family to reside in Wellesley after summer in Small Point with Walnut Hill School attendance planned for Miss Williams. Harold and Madelyn McCutcheon away in St Petersburg Florida after summer at Potters homestead 23 Washington Street recently sold to Harold Grundy. Madelyn Wetherbee returns from Boston convention of the Dance Teachers Club of Boston with insights from renowned instructors.

Richard J. Schaper Winter Street Congregational Church Ward Hill Church Haverhill Mass Schaper Harold McCutcheon St. Petersburg Fla Madelyn Wetherbee

Miss Williams Demonstrates Bongo Board On TV Channel 4

Miss Williams, longtime visitor at Small Point this summer, appeared on Channel 4 on Tuesday to showcase the Bongo Board. She balanced with feet and reportedly set a record to date for the new fad while demonstrating the device on air.

Miss and Williams Boson Channel 4 Iss Williams

West Springfield guest visits Pratt family in Boston area

Mrs. Dennis Childs of West Springfield Massachusetts was a weekend guest of Mr and Mrs Arthur L Pratt of 222 North Street The guest has been p...

Dennis Childs West Springfield Mass Arthur L. Pratt North Street Childs Boothbay

Miss Shirley Clark Completes Summer Work at Sebasco Estates

Miss Shirley Clark daughter of Mr and Mrs Clarence B Clark of 116 Oak Street will depart for Orono this month to continue studies at the University of Maine after completing summer work at Sebasco Estates Sunday.

Shirley Clark Sebasco Estates Clarence B. Clark Oak Street Orono University of Maine

Southern Maine NAACAR Outing Hosts Members Guests

Southern Maine Chapter National Association of Accountants held a weekend outing with Maine Society members and spouses as guests. Activities included golf swimming shuffleboard and other games. Local Bath attendees listed along with guests from Bath and a Bath resident visiting family in Mt. Kisco New York.

Southern Maine Chapter National Association of Actar We Ee Bers Maine Society, of Public Accountants Test We End Bath William A Niss John E. Hayes Sidney L. Eaton S. George S. Finlay Edward A. Rowe Richard V. Paquin Eleanor Wilson

Warren to Enter Yale After Summer at Sebasco Estates

Earl R. Warren son of Dr and Mrs Ralph D Warren of 912 Washington street completed work at Sebasco Estates Sunday where he had been employed for the Summer and late Sunday afternoon left for New Haven Conn where he will enter his second year at Yale University Mr and Mrs George J Hartsgrove of 75 Western avenue are vacationing at Moosehead Lake with relatives Pfc Donald Colby US Marine Corps son of Mr and Mrs Kenneth Colby of 246 Washington street has completed his boat training at Parris Island SC and left for there Monday after passing a 10 day leave with his parents He has been chosen to attend the Field School of Music at Parris Island and will continue his study in music upon arriving there.

Earl R. Warren Ralph D. Warren Washington Street Sebasco Estates New Haven Conn Yale University George J. Hartsgrove Western Avenue Moosehead Lake Donald Colby U.S. Marine Corps Kenneth Colby Washngton Street Parris Island S. C Field School of

Weekend Guests And Community Notices From Local Families

Mr and Mrs George Kunst of Detroit were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Walter S White of 8 Cottage Street. Mr and Mrs Richard Gross and son Michael have returned to Auburn after visiting Mr Gross parents Emerton and Mrs Gross of 44 Floral Street. Mrs Emerton Gross returned home after a brief Memorial Hospital stay. Mrs Kenneth Colby returned to 246 Washington Street after a week in Memorial Park. Hon and Mrs Arthur Sewall andMiss Alice Barler of Chicago returned from Summer at Small Point to Stone House Farm. C Thomas King, formerly at Bath Iron Works, will study at Boston University School of Liberal Arts for his sophomore year. he is son of Mr and Mrs Marc King of Bedford Street. Mr and Mrs John Techiera and son Charles of Ames Massachusetts were guests of their son and wife Frank Techiera at 37 Central Avenue. George Krobkin and Cal Goldberg of Springfield, Mass arrived to visit Richard Gross at 44 Floral Street. Gross, son of Emerton and Emerton Gross, finished his junior year at Springfield College last June and will serve with the U S Army, departing for initial duty September 23.

Owen Richards Otis Beverly Brooklyn N.Y Bath Randall Daley Andrews Road Warren Munsey Court Street John Fuller Portsmouth N.H Ralph Brown Blasland Lane The Fullers New York Richard Gross Michael Auburn Gross Emerton Gross Floral Street Memorial Hospital Arthur Sewall Small Point Alice Barler Chicago Stone House Farm C. Thomas King Bath Iron Works Boston Boston University School of Liberal Arts Marc King Bedford Street John Techiera Charles Aeeeen Mass Ee Frank Techiera Central Avenue George Krobkin Cal Goldberg Springfield Mass Springfield College U. S. Army

Wedding Invitation for Janeway Caldwell at Grace Episcopal

Harold S Avery returns home from Maine General Hospital. Mr and Mrs Arthur Sewall announce the wedding of their daughter Cynthia to Theodore Caldwell Janeway set for Saturday October 3 at 12 30 PM at Grace Episcopal Church with a reception at the bride's parents home 963 Washington Street

Arthur Sewall Cynthia Theodore Caldwell Janeway Grace Episcopal Church Washington Street

Miss Bagdikian Leaves for Visit in New York City

Miss Anita Bagdikian of 155 Oak Street departs Sunday for a visit to New York City. She is the daughter of Dr and Mrs Paul G Bagdikian.

Anita Bagdikian 155 Oak Street New York City Paul G. Bagdikian

Higgins and Ober Tie Notice of Intent to Wed

Ralph T. Higgins Jr. and Eunice M. Ober filed intention to wed at City Clerk office. The couple are from East Sunswick and Dark Harbor respectively, with Ober's family listed as Forest A. and Mrs. Ober. Miss Jerry Fogg visiting Woolwich from Togus Veterans Hospital.

Ralph T. Higgins, Jr Ralph T. Higgins East Sunswick Eunice M. Ober Weeks Street Forest A. Ober Dark Harbor Harry E. Ring, Jr Jerry Fogg R. N Togus Veterans’ Hospital William Fogg Woolwich

Grace to enter University of Maine next week

Roger Grace of 29 Cork University of Chattanooga introduces himself as entering the University of Maine next week for his sophomore year. Grace graduated Morse High School in 1952.

Roger Grace Cork Usiversity of

Mrs Arthur House Visits Brown Family in Bedford

Mrs Arthur House of Dam ariscotta is visiting her daughter and family Mr and Mrs Harold KE Brown of 19 Bedford.

Arthur House Damariscotta Harold KE Brown Bedford Street

Soldier from Bath joins SAC 5th Air Force unit overseas

H M and husband of Marjorie Dennis was assigned to Mountain Home Air Force Base. Lt J L A White, a grandson of Hon. and Mrs. Rupert H. Dexter of Bath, recently completed an overseas tour in the Far East and is now a member of the 99th Bomb Squadron, installation of the Strategic Air Command's 5th Air Force.

H.M Marjorie Denn Mountain Home Air Force JL A White Rupert H.xter Bath Far East 99Th Cnd Strategic Air Command 5Th Air Force

Local Graduates and Friends Gather for Notices

Miss Laura Mae King leaves for Burdett College in Boston after graduating school in June. Paul G. Bagdikian Jr. heads to Boston University for his junior year. Mr and Mrs Couture host 70th birthday dinner for Mrs Couture. Dr and Mrs Bagdikian host guests from Pelham. Mrs Morse and Miss Munrey return from Mississippi visiting son at Keesler AFB. Miss Sue Stover to Fisher Junior College in Boston for second year. Bath residents start studies at Portland Junior College. M/Sgt William De Vault and Mrs De Vault welcome daughter Elizabeth Ann born September 9. They live in Houston Texas.

Paul G. Bagdikian, Jr Paul G. Bagdikian 155 K Street Boston University Sue Stover B. Sto Fisher Junior College Boston William DeVault Elizabeth Ann

Local Obituaries and Community Updates From Bath and Falmouth

Parker head Mrs Frank Burnell and Mrs Olive Deejay passed Sunday with Mrs Leston Harrington. J A Darling became sixth grade teacher at Week Street School in Bath. Leon Ross of Falmouth Fore Side visits son Eugene Ross and family. They attended the King-Noyes wedding in Falmouth Foreside Saturday. Miss Sally Lowell and fiancé Jack York moved to Fort Benning Ga then to NATTC Jacksonville Ga hospital. They are improving satisfactorily. Midshipman W A Lowell and parents Earl and Mrs Lowell were visiting in Sebasco and Bat eee Lloyd D Lowell, third officer.

Frank Burnell Olive Deejay Leston Harrington J. A. Darling Week Street School Bath Leon Ross Falmouth Eugene Ross Sally Lowell Jack York Fort Benning W. A. Lowell Earl Lowell Sebasco Lloyd D. Lowell

Local social notes from West Point and nearby areas

Miss Eva Hoar attended church with the Hutchins family in West Point. Families including Hamel, Popham Beach visits, and summer travel are noted. Notables mention Ronald Erisckson returning from Parker Head, Brown siblings in Massachusetts, callers at Turner and Wyman homes, and Mrs. W. T. Wyman still hospitalized. Harold Barkalow now works in New Jersey. Kreidler and Morong family travels cited. Germany-bound Pvt. George A. Morong’s son involved. Roy Nelson visits on leave. Camp Polk memories referenced.

Eva Hoar Howard Hutchins West Point Earl Hamel Ramon Hamel Winneganee Popham Beach Ronald Erisckson Pearl Wallace George Morong Frances Morong Leston Harrington Mary Dannenfelser John D. Libby Lewiston Libby Theresa Williams Rochester John Kreidler Los Angeles Calif Kreidler George A. Morong Germany 147Th Regiment Roy Nelson Canaan Camp Polk

Local Social Notes From Phippsburg and Nearby

Residents and visitors are listed with weekend gatherings and travel. Adele Hunt returned home after summer employment at Sebasco Lodge. Deirdre, infant daughter of H Macy Whitehead, is back at Small Point parsonage. William Gilman leaves for a second year at Maine Vocational and Technical Institute in South Portland. Betty Bowker, in training at Central Maine General Hospital Lewiston, visited her parents Howard and family. Several couples and individuals hosted and visited at Bath Road, Sebasco, Meadowbrook, and Union, with weddings and stork shower attendees noted.

Wilson Rainey Wentworth Institute Adele Hunt Sebasco Lodge H. Macy Whitehead Deirdre Small Point Parsonage Bath Memorial Hospital William Gilman Stanwood Gilman Maine Vocational and Technical Institute South Portland Betty Bowker Central Maine General Hospital Lewiston Howard Bowker Thomas Totman James Owen Richardson Bath Road Wiscasset Allen Brown Sebasco Medomac Lester Simmons Bobby Cummings James L. Morse Jean Hunt Cambridge Mass Sargent College of Physical Education Miles Hagan Bath and Bay Point Dudley S.leavitt Meadowbrook William Blaisdell Gertrude Blaisdell Gilmore Edith Burden Donald Logan Edward Hawkes Alonzo Nickerson Carol Wyman Small Point

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