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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1952

Page

6

Beatrice Burns Hosts Visit Amid Society and Club News

Beatrice Burns travels with her sons Lawrence of Upper Dar and family and Donald of Philadelphia. She tours Valley Forge and a 2000 house mill workers project in Retown. Eisenhower drew 50 000 at Philadelphia campaign kickoff. Local notices include illness, arrivals, teaching duties, and college student returns. Families from Maine to Virginia appear in Weekend society notes.

Beatrice Burns Rome Lawrence Upper Dar Donald Phila Valley Forge Tatetown U. S Retown Philadelphia Dwight D. Eisenhower

Arsenault Family Visit Shared By Revere Kin

Mr and Mrs John Arsenault of Revere Massachusetts with sons Stephen Timmie and Glen spent a few days at the home of Mr and Mrs Alex St Pierre and family of Sagadahoc Ferry and with Emanuel Arsenault who lives with the St Pierres The note reflects a family visit among relatives in Maine and Massachusetts.

John—Arsenault Stephen Timmie Glen Revere Mass Mr. Arsenaults Alex St. Pierre Sagadahoc Ferry Emanuel Arsenault St. Pierres

Miss Beverley Miller Resumes Studies at Farmington

Miss Beverley Miller daughter of Mr and Mrs G Norman Miller of 3 Bedford Street has resumed studies at Farmington State Teachers College where she is a junior.

Beverley Miller G. Norman Miller Bedford Street Farmington State Teachers College

Local OES Chapters Hold Fraternal Night in Freeport

Mrs Gillespie and several Ge Nesta and Isco chapter members attended a Friday evening event in Freeport. Each matron and patron received an address book as a gift. Refreshments followed and a Stotch auction provided entertainment.

Lee Genesta O. E Athana Gillespie Casco Freeport John Gillespie Nellie D’arcy Fredaikian Ruth Filer Florence Maass O.E.S Isco O.es

Local residents and visitors noted in Bath area notices

David Watts began sixth grade at Weeks Street School and entered Memorial Hospital as a medical patient. The Bradway family hosted guests including Mrs. Bradway's parents, the Stewarts of Wollaston and Mrs. MacNeil and Philip of Prince Edward Island. The Bradways hosted Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Bradway from Syracuse who visited earlier in the week. Sally A. Caton leaves forestbrook Junior College after Morse School graduation. Roger Grace, Morse graduate, prepares to enter the University of Chattanooga. Frances Vaillancourt and William Cyr attended the Diemer-Pelletier wedding in Topsham. Peter Stewart returns home to Atlantic City after weeks with local families. Eunice Cary of Topsham vacationing from Thompson Auto Parts store.

David Watts High Street Weeks Street Memorial Hospital 1 S. F. Merton Bradway Ord Street Brad‘Way Simon Stewart Wollaston Mass Bath Carrie MacNeil Philip Prince Edward Island Bradway Marshall Bradway Syracuse N. Y Frances Vaillancourt William Cyr Diemer-Pelletier Topsham

Richard Cahill Joins University of Maine At Orono

Richard F Cahill son of Mr and Mrs Andrew R Cahill of 68 South Street left Thursday morning for Orono where he is at the University of Maine Last Spring he returned to Bath after two years service with Battery B 703rd AAA Gun Battalion and during the Summer he worked in New York City.

Richard F. Cahill Andrew R. Cahill South Street Orono University of Maine Bath 703Rd Aaa New York City

Hartleb brothers head to colleges after Morse High ties

Harvey Hartleb Jr leaves Sunday for Boston to begin as a freshman at Burdett College after Morse High School graduation in 1949. His brother John, a Morse graduate, departs Tuesday for Pittsfield to attend M C I. They are sons of Mr and Mrs Harvey H Hartleb of 75 Academy Street.

Harvey Hartleb, Jr Boston Burdett College Morse High School BSW John Morse Pittsfield Harvey H. Hartleb Academy Street

Morse High graduate Dana Hagerthy continues postgrad study

Dana Hagerthy son of Mrs. Maude Hagerthy of 62 Oak street has graduated in June from Morse High School and is now taking a post graduate course there.

Dana Hagerthy Maude Hagerthy Oak Street Morse High School

Fenn Family Returns From Belgrade Lake Summer

Mr and Mrs Converse G Fenn and children Diana Eleanor Joan and Helen have returned to 1023 High street after spending the summer at their cottage at Belgrade lake Diana plans to enter Abbott Academy Andover in late September.

Converse G. Fenn Diana Eleanor Joan Helen High Street Belgrade Lake Abbott Academy Andover

Local families plan weekend trips and college departure

Mr. and Mrs. William A Boyce and daughter Judy of 223 Center Street join Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Anderson Jr and son Herbert for a Quebec weekend trip. Miss Sandra Johnson daughter of Mr. and Mrs Royal A Johnson of 767 High Street leaves Thursday for Lasell Junior College Auburndale Massachusetts. Johnson recently graduated Morse High in June and has worked at the County Fair Damariscotta and at the Sedgwick.

William A. Boyce Judy Center Street Herbert Anderson, Jr Herbert Quebec Sandra Johnson Royal A. Johnson High Street Laselle Junior College Auburndale Mass Johnson Morse High Damariscotta Sedgwick

Philbrick to Resume Studies at Boston University

Robert D. Philbrick left his Summer with Mrs. Philbrick at 205 North Street to resume studies as a junior at Boston University.

Robert D. Philbrick

Harry Moses sets course to Springfield College after Morse High

Harry Moses son of Mrs Cynthia Moses of 53 Corliss Street completed duties at Sebasco Lodge Friday where he has been employed for the Summer and left Tuesday for Springfield, Massachusetts where he entered Springfield College. A 1952 Morse High graduate active in sports he plans to major in physical education.

Harry Moses Cynthia Moses Corliss Street Sebasco Lodge Springfield Mass Springfield College Harry Morse High

Mrs Harkins Returns Home From Massachusetts Visit

Mrs Margaret Harkins has returned to her home at 26 Corliss street after visiting her daughter in Massachusetts.

Margaret Harkins Corliss Street Massachusetts

Holden and Crabbe plan Hollywood move for acting family ties

Clayton Holden of West Bath now in Nashville area with Billy Crabbe brother of actor Buster Crabbe. They intend to travel to Hollywood to join Buster and Joseph Crabbe. Rev. and Mrs. Cramer visited Mr. Haggard and Jackie Fortin, both patients at Maine General Hospital in Portland.

Clayton Holden West Bath Nashville Tenn Billy R. Crabbe Buster Larry) Crabbe Hollywood Mr. Holden Billy Crabbe Mr. Crabbe Buster and Joseph Howard F. Cramer Beacon Street Herbert Haggard Mechanic Street Jackie Fortin Dummer Street Maine General Hospital Portland

Miss Joan Mallett Heads to Fisher Junior College

Miss Joan Mallett daughter of Mr and Mrs Clyde A Mallett of 535 High Street leaves Sunday for Boston to enter Fisher Junior College She is a Morse High School graduate and recently worked in Harbor side Maine Miss Mallett is joined by family news of Merle C Niles returning home from a Jersey visit where their son Robert wed in Rahway and a brief trip to New York City

Sally A. Caton Morse School Eaves Sunday Forestbrook Junior College Alfred D. Caton Middle Street Joan Mallett Clyde A. Mallett High Street Boston Fisher Junior College Miss Mallett Morse High School Harborside Maine Merle C. Niles Midle Street Jersey Robert Rahway New York City

Mallard Family Attends Golden Wedding in Essex

Mr and Mrs James Mallard and children Clark and Marilyn of Woolwich visit Lake Chebacco Essex Massachusetts for the golden wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Arthur Mallard. They receive a bouquet of 50 one dollar bills from their five children. all grandchildren present except Commander Phillip Mallard now in Long Beach California.

James Mallard Clark and Marilynn Woolwich Lake Chebaco Essex Mass Mallard Arthur Mal Comdr Phillip Mallard Long Beach Calif

Miss Sarah Libbey Silverman Takes Westbrook Post

Miss Sarah Libbey Silverman daughter of Mr and Mrs Louis M Silverman of Oak street leaves Saturday to head the speech department at Westbrook Junior College She earned an AB from Emerson College Boston in 1951 and an AM from the same college last June She has won extension work at the Universities of Maine and New Hampshire and serves in speech associations of New England Eastern States and America and Sigma Delta Chi At Westbrook she will also coach dramatics and serve as president director of Goddard all

Sarah Libbey Silverman Louis M. Silverman Oak Street Westbrook Junior College Miss Silverman Emerson College Boston Maine New Hampshire New England Eastern States America Sigma Delta Chi Westbrook Silverman Peness Goddard

Callan Completes Leave Before Far East Duty

Cpl. James P. Callan Jr. left Camp Lawton Washington after a two weeks leave with his parents Mr. and Mrs. James P. Callan of 205 North Street. He has been stationed at Fort Hood Texas and expects orders for Far East duty soon.

Cpl James P. Callan, Jr Camp Lawton Washington James P. Callan North Street Callan Fort Hood Texas Far East

Secretary with Civil Service in Japan to Take 60 Day Home Vacation

Miss Joan B. Heal, secretary with Civil Service in Japan, plans to leave around September 15 by plane for San Francisco and then return home for a 60 day vacation. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wendell B. Heal of 13 Elsinore Avenue and graduated in 1948 from Becker Junior College. She has served in Tokyo at the Dai Ichi building near U. S. Army headquarters since June 1950.

Joan B. Heal Civil Service Japan San Francisco Calif Miss Heal Wendell B. Heal Elsinore Avenue Becker Junior College Tokyo Dai Ichi Building U. S. Army

Ringer Family Heads to Wilder Vermont for Dartmouth NROTC Post

Lt. Comdr. and Mrs. Ringer and daughters Martha Lee and Susan leave Green Street to reside in Wilder Vermont while he serves as an NROTC instructor at Dartmouth College.

Val Ringer Martha Lee Susan Green Street Wilder, Vt Comdr Ringer Dartmouth College

Mrs McMann Returns Home After Boston Trip

Mrs Albert H McMann returns to her home at 1492 Washington Street after two days in Boston for the 57th General Conference of the Episcopal Church. She toured exhibits at Horticultural Hall and Symphony Hall and attended the Altar Guild corporate communion at Emanuel Church.

Albert H. McMann Washington Street Boston Episcopal Church Horticultural Hall Symphony Hall Emanuel Church

Mrs. Gallup and son visit Groton kin at Birch Point cottage

Mrs. Lloyd Gallup of Groton Connecticut and her son Archie are staying with her parents Mr and Mrs A M Main at their Birch Point cottage.

Lloyd Gallup Groton, Conn Archie Mrs A. M. Main Birch, Point Cottage

Air Force Man Arrives For Two Week Furlough From Webb AFB

Neil E Hatch A 3e US Air Force arrives Wednesday evening for a two week furlough with his parents Mr and Mrs Maurice Hatch of 19 Adams Court. He is stationed at Webb Air Force Base Big Springs Texas and graduated from Morse in 1951 where he was active in sports. Mr and Mrs Harry Smith of Rockland spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Gardiner Rogers at their New Meadows cottage.

Neil E. Hatch U.S. Air Force Maurice Hatch Adams Court Neil Webb Air Force Base Big Springs Tex Morse Harry Smith Rockland Mrs Gardiner Rogers New Meadows Tansla H. Robinson Africa Robinson Brunswick Naval Air Base Italy Greece Denmark Norway France United States Cuba Insoh J Mobinson

Past Grand Matron Mrs Shaw Heads Beulah Chapter Observance

Past Grand Matron Mrs Sarah Shaw served as conductress at Beulah Chapter O E S in Westbrook for Past Grand Officers Night. The event on Oct 10 featured supper and refreshments with gifts given to each past grand matron and patron.

Sarah Shaw Beulah Westbrook

Morse High Graduate Heads to Sargent College

Miss Jean Hunt, Morse High School graduate and honor essayist, departs for Boston to enter Sargent College at Boston University. She is the daughter of Mrs. Thomas L. Totman of Phippsburg Center.

Jean Hunt Morse High School Boston Sargent College Boston University Miss Hunt Thomas L. Totman Phippsburg Center

Mr and Mrs Charles Fitzgerald visit Wilmington home

Mr and Mrs Charles Fitzgerald have returned to their home in Wilmington Delaware after several days as guests of Dr Francis Winchenbach of 910 Washington Street in town.

Charles Fitzgerald Wilmington Del Francis Winchenbach Washington Street

Darnell Returns to San Antonio After Visit

Arthur Darnell returns to San Antonio Texas after visiting Mrs. Darnell's parents Mr and Mrs Arthur Orr of Woolwich. Mrs Darnell the former Mila Marie Orr and their two sons Jim and Jerry remain with her parents for a longer visit.

Arthur Darnell San Antonio Tex

Milwaukee woman visits son and wife for month

Mrs. Clarence C. Niss of Milwaukee arrived the first of last week to spend the remainder of the month with her son and daughter in law, Mr and Mrs William U Niss of Middle street.

Clarence C. Niss Milwaukee Wis William U. Niss Middle Street

Coleman oil burning floor furnace prize awarded in beans contest

Mrs. Charles Miller of 928 High Street received notice Monday that she is the winner in a beans-in-a-jar contest conducted by Gibbons Co. Her guess on the nearest correct number earned the Coleman oil burning floor furnace.

Charles Miller High Street Gibbons Co

Sewalls Move as Home Is Sold to Willie Family

Mr and Mrs Edward Sewall relocate from 949 High Street to the former home of Mr Sewalls mother on Washington Street Their High Street house is sold to Mr and Mrs Fred B Willie of Candys Harbor The couple's daughter Mrs D J Adams Jr and her two children will occupy the High Street house while her husband serves in the Far East.

Edward Sewall High Street Mr. Sewall Washington Street Sewalls Fred B. Willie Candy’s Harbor D. J. Adams, Jr Far East

Sevesed and Neill Relocate to Green Street House

Commenter Mrs Sevesed will pass a day at the Red House on Labedin street. They plan to move into the Scott house on Green street recently opened by Lt. Comdr. and Mrs. Val Ringer. Commander Neill is attached to the Naval Supervisors' office at Bath Iron Works.

Sevesedeill Red House Labedin Street Scott House Green Street Comdr Val Ringer Neill Naval Supervisors Bath Iron Works

Fall furniture show highlights at Mechanics Building

Mr and Mrs Lewis M Silver attend the Fall furniture show at the Mechanics building as they leave their home on Plant street. Mrs Andrew Flaherty and infant son Peter Dale return to 15 Forest Road from Memorial hospital Friday.

Lewis M. Silverwell Mechanics Building Plant Street Andrew Flaherty Peter Dale Forest Road Memorial Hospital

Huggard Patient at Maine General After Major Surgery

Herbert Huggard 46 Mechanic Street is a Maine General Hospital patient in Portland after a major operation last week. Mrs. Huggard and daughter Mrs. Ethel Robinson stay in Portland with Huggard's sisters until his condition improves.

Herbert Huggard Mechanic Street Maine General Hospital Portland

Rochester Visitors Entertain Local Society

Mrs. Helen Gagnon Miss Maude Holbrook Mrs Chester King and Mrs Gloria Robinson were recent visitors in Rochester staying at the city hotel and meeting local society figures during the week.

Helen Gagnon Maude Holbrook Chester King Gloria Robinson Rochester

Cahill Enters Portland Junior College After Navy Discharge

Russell A Cahill, discharged from the U S Navy in August after four years of service, enters Portland Junior College Monday. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Andrew R Cahill of 68 South Street and graduated from Morse High in 1947.

Russell A. Cahill U. S. Navy Portland Junior College Cahill Andrew R. Cahill South Street Morse High

Emma Seymour Guests In Meadowbrook Visit

Mrs Emma Seymour of Norwood Massachusetts is a guest of Mrs Jay K Bowker of Meadowbrook. Dean E Leavitt son of Mr and Mrs Edgar Leavitt of 86 Academy Street left Monday to resume studies at the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy. Leavitt has been employed at Hallets Drug Store during the summer as part of his school work.

Emma Seymour Norwood, Mass Jay K. Bowker Meadowbrook Dean E. Leavitt Edgar Leavitt Academy Street University of Maryland School of Pharmacy Leavitt Hallet's

Donnell Couple Plan Kalamazoo Return from Maine Cottage

Mr and Mrs Charles T Donnell will depart early next week to their Kalama zo? Mich home after spending two months at the Donnell cottage at Popham Beach.

Charles T. Donnell Kalamazoo, Mich Donnell Popham Beach

Miss Barbara Wilson Enrolls at Lasell Junior College

Miss Barbara Wilson daughter of Dr and Mrs Harry M Wilson of 944 Middlestreet leaves Thursday for Auburndale Massachusetts to enroll at Lasell Junior College She graduated in June from Morse High

Barbara Wilson Harry M. Wilson Middlestreet Auburndale Mass Lasell Junior College Miss Wilson Morse High

Gillette couple back from Canadian Laurentians trip

Rear Admiral and Mrs Claude S Gillette returned to their home at 111 Washington Street after a fishing trip in the Laurentians Mountains in Canada where they stayed at the Sieugneury club.

Claude S. Gillette Washington Street Laurenitians Mountains Canada Sieugneury Club

Miss Eunice Pert Visits Sister in Portland Over Weekend

Miss Eunice M. Pert of 996 Middle street, an employee of New England Tel and Tel, spent the weekend with her sister and brother in law Mr and Mrs John W. Fossett of Portland.

Eunice M. Pert Middle Street New England Tel, & Tel John W. Fossett Portland

Guests From Prouts Neck Montreal Visit Miss Kimball

Mrs Samuel S Sewall and Miss Olive Lawton of Prout s Neck and Mrs Robert Jellett and Mrs Eva Mercer of Montreal were guests Thursday of Miss Anne Kimball of 138 Lincoln street.

Samuel S. Sewall Olive Lawton Prout’s Neck Robert Jellett Eva Mercer Montreal Anne Kimball Lincoln Street

Birth of Granddaughter Karen Martha Stover

Mr and Mrs Rexford B Stover of 254 Front Street announce the birth of their granddaughter Karen Martha in Memphis Tennessee on September 9 The baby weighed seven and a half pounds Mr Stover AD 1 is stationed at the Memphis Air Base Mrs Stover is the former Patricia Bates Duren of Richmond who worked during World War II

Rexford B. Stover Front Street Memphis Tenn Austin E. Stover Karen Martha Stover Memphis, Tenn Patricia Bates Duren Richmond Bath Iron Works

Pratt Family Returns After Washington Visit

Mr and Mrs Foster Pratt and their two daughters Mary and Martha returned to 390 High street on Friday after spending a week in Washington District of Columbia.

Foster Pratt Mary Martha High Street Washington, D. C

Topsham Bride-to-Be Honored at Surprise Shower

Miss Jeanne Belanger daughter of Mr and Mrs Edward Belanger of Topsham will marry Herbert Perry of Winnegance this month A surprise bridal shower was given in her honor by Miss Myrtle Foster of Topsham noting the upcoming nuptials and the couple's plans in the community setting

Jeanne Belanger Edward Belanger Topsham Herbert Perry Winnegance Myrtle Foster

Mrs Freeman Admitted For Observation At Memorial Hospital

Mrs John Freeman of 25 Snow Park is listed as a patient at Memorial hospital after entering on Sunday for observation.

John Freeman Snow Park Memorial Hospital

Parker to Resume Hood College Studies in Maryland

Miss Virginia Parker leaves Friday for Frederick Maryland to begin her sophomore year at Hood College. She will be accompanied by her parents Mr and Mrs John Parker of 40 Summer Street.

Virginia Parker Frederick Maryland Hood College John Parker 40 Summer Street

Mrs. Sadie Harnden Returns to Old Ladies Home Duties

Mrs. Sadie Harnden resumes duties as matron of the Old Ladies Home after a vacation. Last week she stayed with Mr. and Mrs. Roy Mace of South Monmouth at their Tacona Lake cottage.

Sadie Harnden Old Ladies Home Harnden Roy Mace South Monmouth Tacona Lake Annie Ware Hampton N. H Sadie Hamnden Ware Islands

Spear Son Enters Georgetown Law After Maine Graduation

Donald Spear son of Mr and Mrs Allan Spear of 45 Pearl street leaves next week for Washington DC to enter Georgetown University Law School. He graduated in June from the University of Maine.

Donald Spear Allan Spear Pearl Street Washington, D. C Georgetown University Law School Spear University of Maine

West Point Cadets Assist Gunnery Drills Aboard U S Ships

Cadet Gallup and about 50 West Point cadets joined a two day gunnery exercise during a fault exchange cruise at Guantanamo Bay aboard the battleships Missouri and Wisconsin and the cruisers Macon and Des Moines. Mrs Gediman of Brighton Mass visits Bath couple.

Missouri A Wisconsin Macon Des Moinés

Three Local Girls Begin Studies at Fisher Junior College

Miss Joan Mallett daughter of Clyde A. Mallett 535 High street Miss Sue Stover daughter of Rexford B. Stover 254 Front street and Miss Carol Quimby daughter of Everett Quimby 32 Farrin street went to Boston Sunday and started studies at Fisher Junior College Monday Ruth Oliver and her parents 649 Middle street are also mentioned in the notice of area residents heading for education in the city.

Joan Mallett Clyde A. Mallett High Street Sue Stover Rexford B. Stover Front Street Carol Quimby Everett Quimby Farrin Street Boston Fisher Junior College

Eber Family Weekend Visit To Popham Beach Cottage

Mr and Mrs Eugene P Eber and their children Robert and Suzanne stayed with Mr and Mrs John McCarty and their children Ann and John at Cape Cottage Pine Eden on Popham Beach for the weekend.

Eugene P. Eberhard Robert Suzanne Middle Street John McCarty Ann and John Cape Cottage Popham Beach Pine Eden

Mrs. Smith and Welch Family Travel Move

Mrs. Frank P. Smith of West Newton Massachusetts visits her sister Mrs. Ralph D. Harnden of High street for a few days. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Welch relocate to 713 igale street from Oak street with Mr. Welch serving as manager at the Up town.

Frank P. Smith West Newton Mass Ralph D. Harnden High Street Richard Welch Igale Street Oak Street Mr. Welch Uptown

Gallants Return From Meadowbrook Cottage Visit

Mr and MrsGeorge Gallant and their son Thomas returned home after spending a week at their Meadowbrook cottage.

George Gallant Thomas, Park Treat Meadowbrook

Miss Georgianna McFadden to resume studies at Frederick College

Miss Georgianna McFadden daughter of Mr and Mrs McFadden will leave late week to resume studies at Frederick College Maryland. She will be a sophomore.

Georgianna’ McFadden Dieton McFadden 21 North Te College, Fredéric, Md

Thompson Birth Announcement for Gail Ann

Mr and Mrs Edward F Thompson announce the birth of a daughter Gail Ann at Memorial hospital on Sept 6. The family resides at 847 High street.

Edward F. Thompson High Street Memorial Hospital Gail Ann

Maine Port Authority Chairman Honored at Maritime Dinner

A. M. Main of 30 Garden Street, chairman of the Maine Port Authority, was a guest of honor at the Maine Maritime Association monthly meeting and dinner held Tuesday night at seven at the Old Orchard Country Club.

A. M. Main Garden Street Maine Port Authority Maine Maritime Association Old Orchard Country Club

Reverend Cramer Leaves for Boston Theological Studies

Rev. Howard F. Cramer pastor of Beacon Street Methodist church departed Monday for Boston to resume studies at Boston University Theological School.

Howard F. Cramer Beacon Street Methodist Church Boston Boston University Theological School

Sewall Jr Enters Harvard After Westminster Graduation

Loyall F. Sewall Jr son of Mr and Mrs Loyall F Sewall of New York and Small Point entered Harvard University on Monday He previously graduated from Westminster School in Simsbury Connecticut

Loyall F. Sewall, Jr Loyall F. Sewall New York Small Point Harvard University Mr. Sewall Westminister School Simsbury Conn

Retired Bath National Bank official Dunlap A Hatch

Dunlap A Hatch of 68 Green Street, longtime assistant cashier at the Bath National Bank, retired Saturday after 43 years of service. All but seven months were in the present building opened in July 1910. After a summer on leave for ill health, Hatch will spend the next two months at his Popham Beach cottage.

Dunlap A.hatch Green Street Bath National Bank Hatch Popham Beach

Parker son enters Harvard Law School after Dartmouth honors

Everett Parker son of Mr and Mrs John Parker of 40 Summer Street left Sunday for Cambridge Massachusetts where on Monday he entered Harvard University Law School He was graduated cum laude from Dartmouth College in June

Everett Parker John Parker Summer Street Cambridge Mass Harvard University Law School Parker Dartmouth College

Mrs Merline Breton Hospital Observation Entry

Mrs Merline Breton of 15 Floral Street was admitted to Memorial Hospital on Sunday and placed under observation.

Merline Breton Floral Street Memorial Hospital

Enrollment Opens at Governor Dummer Academy 190th Year

Robert P. Shaw Jr and other new students join the Governor Dummer Academy in South Byfield Massachusetts as the oldest boarding school in America begins its 190th year with capacity for 215 boys. The Tubman family links surface with William V. S. Tubman’s son and nephew among the newcomers.

Robert P. Shaw, Jr M. Dean Shaw Dummer Street Governor Dummer Academy South Byfield Mass America William V. S. Tubman Republic of Liberia

Chaplain Ricker Resides With In-Laws During Norfolk Visit

Chaplain Richard Ricker of Albany and his wife with two children Karen Ella and Richard J. are staying with Mrs. Ricker’s parents, Mr and Mrs. Arthur W. King, on Edgett Street while docked at Norfolk Virginia.

Richard Ricker S. S. Albany Norfolk Karen Ella Richard

Family ties span Quebec and Maine in a village tale

The article recounts Joseph L. Tardiff or his sister Mrs Henry Nadeau of Evain Quebec visiting with family across the St. Lawrence. It notes Nadeau aged 66, mother of nine and grandmother of 52, who traveled alone by bus and bears a striking resemblance to another sister who visited two years ago. Also covered are Henry Root and Martha Root's three week southern visit including Biloxi deep sea fishing, Mrs Claire Martin Root’s Boston dancing trip and Lisbon Falls dancing school plans, plus Rev C C Wentworth delivering a Wesley church sermon in Augusta.

Joseph L. Tardiff Nichols ‘Street Tardiff Henry Nadeau Evain Rougnang Quebec Levis St. Lawrence Henry G. Root Auburn Mr. Root Percy G. Root Jackson Miss Biloxi Martha Root Root Claire Martin Edwin Hemingway Woolwich Boston Lisbon Falls

Miss Stackpole to Enter Active Duty in Air Force

Miss Carolyn Stackpole daughter of Mrs Florence Hart York Street leaves Tuesday for Portland to be sworn into active duty with the United States Air Force. From Portland she will report to Lackland Air Base San Antonio Texas for assignment. Stackpole graduated Morse High School class of 1951.

Carolyn Stackpole Florence Hart York Street Portland United States Air Force Lackland Air Base San Antonio Texas

Mrs Cromwell and daughter visit East Hartford

Mrs Guy Cromwell and her daughter Marguerite of Woolwich spent the weekend in East Hartford Connecticut with Mrs Capewerks brother Hollis Ere.

Guy Cromwell Marguerite Woolwich East Hartford Conn Capewerks Hollis

Local 4-H Fashion Models to Model Fall Winter Wear

Miss Bonnie Belanger of West Bath and Miss Jean Brown 4-H member Bath will model fall and winter clothing during the Twin County Extension arouse meet afternoon program to be held on Wednesday.

Bonnie Belanger West Bath Jean Brown Bath Twin County

Mrs Darlington Returns Home After Washington Visit

Mrs John Darlington left Tuesday for Madison New Jersey after visiting Miss Mary F Gibbons on Washington street Several parties were given in her honor during her stay at the Gibbons home.

John Darlington Mary F. Gibbons Washington Street Madison N. J

Niles couple from Linden arrive for wedding trip

Mr and Mrs Robert C Niles of Linden New Jersey arrived Monday evening to visit Mr and Mrs Merle C Niles in Middle Street They were married Sept 6 in Rahway New Jersey and are on a wedding trip They plan to tour the White Mountains later this week before returning home

Robert C. Niles Linden N. J

Mrs Douglas and Daughter Visit Relatives at Small Point

Mrs Edward P. Douglas and her daughter Helen of Rye New York are visiting Mr and Mrs I Douglas Dearborn at their summer home in Small Point.

Edward P. Douglas Helen Rye, N. Y Tee Mr. and I. Douglas Dearborn Small Point

Mrs Carroll Watson Returns Home From Maine Stay

Mrs. Carroll Watson ends a six week visit at the Popham Beach cottage of her brother and sister in law Charles J Donnell and wife. The Donnells departed Tuesday for Kalamazoo Michigan and are now home.

Baker announce birth of son Robert C Jr at Bath Memorial

Mr and Mrs Robert C Baker of Hardings announce the birth of their son Robert C Jr born Monday at Bath Memorial Hospital. The infant weighed five pounds three ounces.

Robert C. Baker Hardings Robert C. Jr Bath Memorial Hospital

King announces birth of son David Arthur

Mr and Mrs Donald King announce the birth of a son at Memorial hospital on August 24. The baby has been named David Arthur. Mrs King, formerly Evelyn Armstrong, was a technician at Bath hospital before her marriage.

Donald King Denny Joad Memorial Hospital David Arthur

Portland Visitors Highlight Green Street Couple

Mr and Mrs Harry L Day of Green Street were Portland visitors Monday evening.

Harry L. Day Green Street Portland

Mrs Pearl Reed on Two Weeks Vacation from Bath National Bank

Mrs Pearl E Reed of Woolwich is on a two weeks vacation from Bath National Bank. She travels south to visit her niece Mrs Millicent Hecht Hair in St Louis Mo. Mrs Hair is daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph Hecht of 132 Washington Street.

Pearl E. Reed Woolwich Bath National Bank Millicent Hecht Hair St. Louis Mrs. Hair Joseph Hecht Washington Street

Bath Elks Attend Maine State Pageant at Scarborough Downs

A Bath Lodge of Elks delegation led by Harry W. Thebeau and others joined the Maine State Elks Association Pageant at Scarborough Downs on Sunday evening. Bath attendees also included Mr. and Mrs. Fred L. Suther and several Mrs. Thebeau Mrs. Emero Mrs. MacDonald and Mrs. McMann.

Bath Lodge of Elks Harry W. Thebeau Percy W. Kingsbury Hugh S. MacDonald Ward J. McMann Joseph. D Maine State Elks Association Scarborough Downs Bath Fred L. Suther Thebeau Emero MacDonald McMann

Wetherbee Family Party Celebrates Daughters Return

Mrs Wetherbee hosts a gathering in New York with friends to mark their daughter Kathar’s homecoming after a three month tour. Anne and the Wetherbees plan a trip to London Paris and Havre with visits to friends before the son Paul resumes senior year in New Haven. Mr and Mrs Wetherbee drive to New York to meet their children.

Anne Wetherbee Paul Will i Kathar York Wanlen London Paris Havre New Haaven

Dale Ha Plans Notre Dame Return for Second Year

Dale Ha son of Mrs Ed ie Hawkes of Phippsburg prepares to return Friday night to the University of Notre Dame for a second year. He majors in music education and football coaching. Recent wedding rites filed at the City Clerk include Miss eande Sirer and others from Topsham Brunswick and Bath.

Dale Ha Edie Hawkes Phippsburg University of Notre Dame Eande Sirer Rd C. Belanger Topsham Herbert Perry Frankie Venagance Miss Coun Vi Ie Scott Snelleh Aere Jones A Jones Brunswick Marlyn Morse Parker Morse Morse Arnold Maxwell Bathe Kingman Maxwell Princeton

Gross family updates from Springfield College and Cuba trip

Richard Gross son of Mr and Mrs Emerton Gross of 44 Floral street returns to Springfield College for his junior year. He served as rector at the State Y M C A camp on Lake Cobbosseecontée. The family travels July to September with four children Michael James Robert and Ellen accompanying them.

Richard Gross Emerton Gross Floral Street Mace Springfield College Richard Lake Cobbosseecontée John San Teft Cuba U. S. Navy Air Base Chael James Robert Ellen

Memorial Hospital Patient Miss Maikley Suffering Post Surgery

Miss Marjotie Maikley daughter of Mr and Mrs Oscar Maikley of Beacon Street is a patient at Memorial hospital today after an operation for appendicitis. Friends are asked to send well wishes. Dr Geiger of San Francisco received an award for membership in a regional club recognizing his public health work. Dr J C Geiger married Anna Morse, a notable name in York and Bath.

Marjotie Eee Oscar Maikley Beacon Street Memorial Hospital Geiger San Brancisco Dors Club J. C. Geiger Cme M Anna Morse York Oat Bath Morse High School

Local Notes on Portland Residents and Travel

Herbert Huggard of 46 Mechanic Street sues a patient at Maine General in Portland showing improving condition after surgery. Norma J. Nickerson RN, employed at Central Maine General, takes two weeks vacation with her family. Nickerson leaves October for a six month obstetrics course at Margaret Hague Mater nity hospital in Jersey City. Rev. Dr. David L. Wilson travels to Boston for business. George Conrad and Mrs. Lee, Mr. and Mrs. Sanford Nickerson, and Mr. Oakley host visits. Robert P. Mehlhorn and wife enjoy two week vacation touring Quebec and Montreal.

Herbert Huggard Mechanic Street Maine General Stal Portland Mr. Huggard Hyde, Windlass Co Norma J. Nickerson Central Maine General Atee Sanford B. Nickerson Park Street Nickerson Margaret Hague Maternity Hospital Jersey City N. J Robert P. Mehlhorn Bowman Street Quebec Montreal

Mrs Grant Notified of Death of Capt Bernard Ditsch in New York

Mrs James L Grant of 895 High Street travels to New York City after learning of the death of her husband Captain Bernard A Ditsch a retired cate Seich of the New City Reverend church official the bereaved wife is awaiting details of the funeral ceremonies

James L. Grant High Street New York City Bernard A.ditsch Cate Seich New City Ere Jedt

Memorial on Patterson Title Named Nonie Clark of Bath

A memorial event in Mueithe Oe honors Nonie Clark of Bath as the central figure. The notice records the memorial title and the community's remembrance.

Térso Mueithe Patterson Nonie Clark Bath

Dorothy Bibel Robin Memoria Memory at Morse High

Miss Dorothy seven of Mrs. Bibel Robin memorialized Tuesday in memory at Morse High School, recalling a freshman event from last week with local attendance and tribute.

Dorothy Bibel Robin Morse High School

Connecticut College Alumna To Sail For Studies Abroad

Miss Huse, a Morse High school graduate, will leave Bath and sail from New York aboard the Veendam to study sociology at the University of Edinburgh. Her mother will join in New York and her sister, Mrs Daniel Wheeler of Dover, will also meet them there. She plans to return to Connecticut for her senior year.

Connecticut College New London Edinburgh Scotland Huse Bath New York City Daniel Wheeler Dover Carmen Huse

Family ties link Hutchin and Haggett kin in Florida and Maine

Mr and Mrs Edwin Hutchin of St Petersburg Florida are cousins of the Haggett couple Mr and Mrs Edwin W Haggett of West Bath both families are connected through a son’s marriage and are noted in local society notices.

Edwin Hutchinson St. Petersburg, Fla Edwin W. Haggett West Bath

Miss Marilyn McElman Graduates From Central Maine General

Miss Marilyn McElman daughter of Mr and Mrs Walter J McElman of 12 Valley Road Was graduate of Central Maine General Hospital Lewiston on Friday night She will take state board exams in October and has begun general duty at the hospital after moving into Lewiston An audience for the graduation at Bates Chapel included the McElman family and relatives from Bath Woolwich and Bath area guests Mrs Jae E Clough plus Ward McElman and Vincent Hender with son George

Marilyn McElman Walter J. McElman Valley Road Central Maine General Hospital Lewiston McElman Bates Chapel George Vincent Hender Bath Ward McElman Jae E. Clough Woolwich

Birth Announced for Mr and Mrs Albert Daigle Daughter Kathrine Agnes

Mrs Daigle of 16 Highland Street announces the birth of a daughter at ae enone hospital on Tuesday named Kathrine Agnes. Mrs Greene nominee of Agnes of 71 Academy Street also noted.

Albert Daigle Highland Street Ae Enone Hospital Kathrinne Agnes Daigle Greene Nouminee Agnes Academy Street

Local Social News Notes and Visits from Bath and Vicinity

Mr and Mrs Edward Morse of 88 Snow Park plan Tufts College senior year in Medford Mass. C Harding Ayer of Washington Street works as an electric technician at Bath Iron Works. A son named Michael Francis born Monday night at Bath Memorial Hospital. Emma Crosby of Bath visited Meadow Brook Cottage with Gardiner Rogers. Wellington Hamel and children visited Arthur Johnsons in Valley Road. Peggy Ayer, once at the University of Maine, re enlisted in the Waves and stationed at Quonset Point R I. Mae E Hagan of Georgetown visiting Miss Ethel Barte at 118 Academy Street for fall and winter. Mrs J William Schulze to host Bath Garden Club tea Thursday at 3 30 at her Wiscasset home.

Edward Morse Snow Park Medford, Mass Morse Tufts College Peggy Ayer I. Kennerson Washington ‘Street the Waves Quonset Point R. I Miss Ayer University of Maine Mae E. Hagan Georgetown Ethel Barte Academy Street J. William Schulze Bath Garden Club Hom Wiscasset

Unclear drowning report details emerge from police note

Police provide limited follow up on a drowning incident in Bedi Bao area. An unsuccessful rescue attempt is noted, with deputy marshal reporting no new information and promising immediate updates from Frank L Farty.

Bedi Bao Howe Andeputy Ortsmout Frank L Farty

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