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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Sep 21, 1944

Page

6

Miss Mary McKay Joins Portsmouth Navy Yard Staff

Miss Mary McKay daughter of Mr and Mrs Clarence McKay of Lambert Park has entered the Portsmouth Navy Yard accounting department this week after passing the Civil Service exam. She studied in Bath before moving to Portsmouth and worked a summer at York Harbor. She will return to Portsmouth Sunday after visiting here briefly. Mrs Robert Jewell and daughter Roberta returned home Friday after two days at Parker Head as guests of Mrs Jewell's parents Mr and Mrs Frank Wyman. Mrs Charles Dunning has sold her Winter street home and will live with her daughter Mrs Bartlett Smith at Day's Ferry. Mr and Mrs Smith bought the renovated Ferry home from Mr and Mrs Philip Wenz who moved to California. Mrs Lionel Boutilier and children returned to Lambert Park after a Lake Placid summer stay with Mrs Boutilier's parents.

Mary McKay Clarence McKay Lambert Park Portsmouth Navy Yard Portsmouth N. H Miss McKay Bath York Harbor Robert Jewell Roberta Parker Head Charles Dunning Winter Street the Bridge Bartlett Smith Day's Ferry Mrs. Smith the Ferry Philip Wenz California Lionel Boutilier Lake Placid, N. Y

Local Dance Teachers and Readers News From Concord and Brunswick

Miss Frances Reed of Concord returns home after two week visit with Charlotte Cahill and Miss Thompson. Miss Ruth Grauert of Jersey City also returns after two weeks with the same hosts. Barbara Younger of Orrs Island sustains eye injury from a piece of steel. Richard Daniel Lord celebrates his third birthday with a small party and gifts. Mr and Mrs D M McKellar travel to Boston. A Brunswick resident reports twins born on Aug 15 to Rex Dunton’s relatives in Woodfords and Bangor, a rare coincidence with birthdays.

Frances Reed Concord N. H Charlotte Cahill Merline ‘Thompson Ruth Grauert Jersey City N. J Charles Weidman Barbara Younger The Center Primary School Orrs Island Brunswick Richard Daniel Lord D. LeRoy Lord, Jr Clifton Street Richard Wayne Perry Wayne Joy Tamara Day Lewis Young Washington Street Robert Brewer Jordan Avenue Fred Dunton Bangor Brewer Dunton Rex Dunton Woodfords

Community Notes on Local Residents and Visitors

Mrs. Harry A. Beals of Noble avenue returned after a week in Lewiston and Gardiner. Ralph Wright Jr. son of Ralph Wright of Dummerstreet, home from Portland Children’s Hospital after surgery and plans to resume at Dike school. Irving Alger of Reading Massachusetts visited and stayed near Capt A. A. Stott’s home. Frank Sylvester of Lincoln street is at Memorial Hospital after surgery with Dr. Twaddle. formerly a driller at Bath Iron Works.

Harry A. Beals Noble Avenue Lewiston Gardiner Ralph Wright Jr Ralph Wright Dummerstreet Children’s Hospital Portland Dike School Irving Alger Reading Mass Alger Capt A. A. Stott Frank Sylvester Lincoln Street Memorial Hospital Twaddle Sylvester Bath Iron Works

Sylvester Family Reunites After Hospital Visit

Mr and Mrs Frank Sylvester Jr of Kittery return home after a visit with Frank Sylvester Sr who is a patient at the hospital. He stopped with brother John Sylvester on Chestnut street while Mrs Sylvester stayed with her parents Mr and Mrs Frank Lemont at their Southport cottage on Washington street.

Frank Sylvester, Jr Kittery Sylvester Frank Sylvester

Mrs Maud Hoffman’s Health Update From Charleston

Mrs Maud Hoffman of Charleston South Carolina has recovered from surgery and returned home to convalesce after a hospital stay. Former Bath resident and wife of Fred Hoffman, she was active in Central church and Navy Yard work. The family’s Bath years and her church service were noted by many friends.

Maud Hoffman Charleston S. C Hoffman Bath Fred Hoffman Bath Iron Works Charleston Navy Yard Central Church Hot ¥Mat

Sewalls Entertained Guests At 949 High Street

Mr and Mrs Edward Sewall hosted an informal gathering at their home 949 High Street from five to seven Thursday evening inviting neighbors and friends for a casual social visit.

Edward Sewall Hhe High Street

Mrs Shaw Visits Portland As Husbands Recovers From Operation

Mrs John Shaw of Oakstreet travels to Portland Thursday to see Mr Shaw, a Maine General Hospital patient. Friends report he is recovering splendidly from a second operation and shows good progress toward improved health and strength.

John Shaw Oakstreet Portland Shaw Maine General Hospital

Waterville visitors return from weekend visit

Miss Annette Fortin and Miss Mary Stewart of Waterville returned home Sunday evening after a weekend visit as guests of Mrs. Doris MacDonald on Middle Street.

Annette Fortin Mary Stewart Waterville Doris MacDonald Middle Street

Haskell Visits Daughter at Memorial Hospital in Bath

Mrs. Robert Haskell of Portland visited her daughter Mrs Edward Palmer and her infant at Memorial hospital in Bath on Thursday. She stayed for the evening and returned home. Mrs Palmer lives with her parents in Portland while her husband Corp. Edward Palmer serves in the military.

Robert Haskell Portland Bath Edward Palmer Memorial Hospital Haskell Mrs Palmer Corp

Mr and Mrs Max Kutz Visit Relatives in New York

Mr and Mrs Max Kutz of Cobbroad traveled to Bing hampton New York to visit Mr Kutzs brother and wife Louis and Mrs Kutz.

Max Kutz Cobbroad Binghampton, N. Y Mr Kutz Mrs Louis Kutz

Furloughed Lieutenant Lovell Reaches New York

Mrs Barbara Tubbs Lovell receives a telegram from Lieut Frederick A Lovell US Navy of his ship’s arrival in New York. She travels to NYC to join him during his furlough of 380 days, then plans visits to Massachusetts relatives.

Barbara Tubbs Lovell Frederick A. Lovell U.S New York Lovell New York City Massachusetts Lieut. Lovell

Local Society Notes Reveal Residents and Births

The item lists residents and family movements including Mrs Dowling of Pomfret and Marjorie Nichols, with mentions of Bath Iron Works workers and a move to Florida. It notes Turner returning to a council meeting and Dennis Sitton, plus a new baby girl born September 9 at Bath Memorial Hospital to Pvt and Mrs Edward McGuiggin, with Pvt McGuiggan stationed at Camp Gordon Florida.

Mir Jets Dowling Niall Stremt Voerntom Patty Rodger J Dowlnie Marjorie Nichowl Danetter Artiur J. Aivhals Cott Gaaire Brunswick Hive Bath Dowhne Bath Iron Works Florida Jennifer Anne Bath ‘Memorial Hospital Edward McGingesin McGuiggan Camp Gordon, Fla

Miss Rita Snow to enter Naval Training school

Miss Rita Snow of Bath will leave Sept 28 for Northampton Mass to begin inductive training at the U S Naval Training School and graduate as an ensign. She has joined the WAVES after serving in Dr Herbert T Caverly’s office and returns to Bath before training.

Rita Snow Bath Herbert T. Caverly Northampton Mass U. S. Naval Training School Miss Snow the Waves Caverly Portland Thornton Academy Saco Portland Junior College Forsyth Training School For Dental Hygienists Boston Maine Hygienists Association

Weekend guests at Moose Pond summer camp

Philip Miller of Wiscasset, Kenneth Trask of Fitchburg Mass, Miss Artine Howard, Mr Wayne and Mr and Mrs Paul McCole and family were weekend guests of Dr and Mrs Paul Gregware at their camp on Moose Pond in Bridgton.

Philip Miller Wiscasset Kenneth Trask Fitchburg, Mass Artine Howard Wayne Paul McCole Paul Gregware Moose Pond Bridgton

Mrs Trafton Visits Arlington to Meet Granddaughter

Mrs Howard Trafton of Georgetown Center, formerly Bath, traveled to Arlington Massachusetts to meet her newborn granddaughter Helen Diana born to Mr and Mrs Hanson. Hanson’s wife formerly Doris Trafton of Bath. Mrs William Collins of Somerville, a former Bath resident, returned to her son Earl Collins and wife after a summer with Mrs Elvira Trafton in Lincoln.

Howard Trafton Georgetown Center Bath Arlington, Mass Gardner Hanson Helen Diana Hanson Doris Trafton William Collins Somerville, Mass Earl Collins Elvira Trafton Lincoln Street

Funeral attendees for Thaddeus Hedrick from Curtis Funeral Parlors

Among out of town persons attending funeral services for Thaddeus Hedrick from Curtis Funeral Parlors at 942 Washington Street Friday afternoon were his sister Mrs. J Blaine Harper his niece Miss Virginia Harper of Elkins West Virginia Mrs Charles Phillips of Ridgeley West Virginia and Wapankee and his step daughter Mrs Charles K Bower of Chelsea Massachusetts

Thaddeus Hedrick Curtis Funeral Washington Street J. Blaine Harper Virginia Harper Elkins W. Va Charles Phillips Ridgeley W. Wapankee Charles K. Bower Chelsea Mass

Weekend Guests and Local Visits Highlight Exeter People

Exeter residents hosted and visited relatives over the weekend. Names include Mr and Mrs Royal O Clapp and Mrs Marilla Brawn of Sugadahoc Ferry, Mr and Mrs James Nickerson of Woburn, Mrs Su Russell Grant in Liberty Street, and others from Exeter, Saco, and nearby towns.

Royal O. Clapp Exeter N H

Staffing Change At Office Of Captain Lint Ut SS

Mrs Flossie M Beals goes on two week vacation with part in Boston and Cliftondale MA. Mrs James CO Steen of Oak Street substitutes in her absence.

Flossie M. Beals A. A. Lint Boston Cliftondale Mass James CO Steen Oak Street

Morse High Teacher Hospitalized After Surgery

Mir Laurence Murrell formerly Virginia Jowett of Morse High Domestic Science is in Memorial hospital after surgery and in very satisfactory condition. Her Morse High post is temporarily filled by Mrs Stephen P Woodsbury formerly Jeanette Smith.

Mir Laurence Murrell Virginia Jowett Morse High Memorial Hospital Stephen P. Woodsbury Jeanette Smith

Pigeon Delivers News of Gafsa Surrender First

David Brown, Rueter’s war correspondent, breaks news of Gafsa surrender aided by his pigeon Yank. The bird reportedly flew 98 miles in under two hours, outracing rivals who fear Stuka hawks. Brown claims the Stukas deter others, allowing Yank to reach editors early with the dispatch.

David Brown Rueter Gafsa Brown Yank

Rowland Beals Takes Vacation From BIW Office

Rowland Beals of the BIW yard is on vacation from his role as assistant material agent. Miss Ruth Cogan daughter of Mr and Mrs David S Cogan 1037 High street has returned to Boston University after spending the summer at home and was employed in the Times repertorial room.

Stinney ‘Purmr Suntomd Catany Steeet Durant Turner de Forse Worth C. Kenneth Thayer Donald Thayer Union Street Court Old Orchard Beach Mr. Thayer New England Shipbuilding Corp South Porthoid Rowland Beals The Yard Ruth Cogan David S. Cogan High Street Boston University Times

Bath teachers seen on Congress Street Portland

Among the Bath school teachers seen on Congress street in Portland Saturday were Mrs. Richard Sherwood, Miss Mary Conley, Mrs. Theo Honsinger and Miss Mary Brown.

Bath School Congress _ street Portland Richard Sherwood Mary Conley Theo Honsinger Mary Brown

Hay wards return from visit to Littleton New Hampshire

Mr and Mrs Fred O Hay ward of North Bath return from several days in Littleton New Hampshire where they were guests of Mrs Hay wards parents Mr and Mrs William Astle Mrs Hay ward will resume duties at the Ration Board on Broad street this week.

Fred O. Hayward North Bath Littleton N. H

Dolloff Family Notes Death in Portland Area

Harold Dolloff of Portland visits his father Cuvier R. Dolloff at 1313 Washington street after the death of his mother. This week the Dolloff family was joined by Harold’s brother George Dolloff of Oaklawn R. 1.

Harold Dolloff Portland Cuvier R. Dolloff Washington Street George Dolloff Oaklawn R. 1

War ner couple returns from National G A R encampment

Mr and Mrs Maurice J Warner of Middle street return after a ten day trip to Chicago and Des Moines where they attended the National G A R encampment. Mrs Warner serves as Department President of the Maine Auxiliary of the G A R.

Maurice J. Warner Middle Street Chicago Ill Des Moines Iowa Warner Maine G.A.R

Dayton Hills Take Morning Train to Boston With Audrey

Mr. and Mrs. Dayton Hill depart on the morning train Thursday with their daughter Audrey bound for Boston.

Mrs. Dayton Hill Audrey Boston

Woman Reserve Leader Attends First Ship Launch

Captain Mildred H. McAfee director of the Women’s Reserve was a guest at the launch of the destroyer U S S Frank Knox. It was her first launch she witnessed and she recalled her prior role as president of Wellesley College. The Farrow family of Park Street returned from a brief visit to Thorndike with Virginia Rose.

Mildred H. McAfee Us.n.r Women's Reserve U. S. Naval Reserve U.S.S. Frank Knox Lieut. McAfee McAfee Wellesley College Russell Farrow Virginia Rose Park Street Thorndike

Navy Man Arrives For Five Days Leave

John Schaffer USN arrives for five days leave and spends it with his wife Mrs Schaffer and two sons at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs Harvey Henderson Sr on Shepard street. Mrs Schaffer before marriage was Ruth Henderson R N.

John Schaffer USN

Guptill Returns Home After Summer Visit with Son

William Guptill former commissioner of agriculture at the State House passed the summer with his son Samuel Guptill at Day's Ferry and has returned to his home at Cooper's Mills.

William Guptill State House Samuel Guptill Day's Ferry Cooper's Mills

Hart brothers join navy family has three enlistees

Lawrence R Hart son of Mr and Mrs Andrew B Hart 21 Floral street recently enlisted in the U S Navy and arrived at Sampson New York for boat training He is the third Hart son to enlist His brother Andrew J Hart R D M 3 c U S N is in the Pacific theater and another brother Pfc Robert F Hart US S A is a patient at Lovell General Hospital Camp Devens Massachusetts

Lawrence R. Hart Andrew B. Hart Floral Street U. S. Navy Sampson, N. Y U.S. Naval Training Station Lawrence Andrew J. Hart Pacific Pfc Robert FE Hart US S Lovell General Hospital Camp Devens Mass

Social visit and summer gathering in Turner and Portland

Mrs Abner Wilson returned from Auburn visiting Mrs George McAdams. Mr and Mrs Daniel Eldridge of Portland hosted a Summer home gathering at Chase's Mills Turner with field day. South Portland Shipyard Band and radio entertainers Jolly Joe Bowers and Albert Bowles attended along with Bath guests Carl B Swan ton of Bedford Street.

Abner Wilson Court Street Auburn George McAdams Daniel T. Eldridge Portland Washington Street Chase's Mills Turner South Portland Jolly Joe Bowers R.K.O. Keith Albert Bowles Paul Whiteman Bath Carl B. Swanton Bedford Street

Arlington guests visit Bedford Street hosts

Mr and Mrs Donald Millard and son David of Arlington Mass visited weekend with Mr and Mrs Brian M Jewett on Bedford Street. On Sunday they were joined by Mr and Mrs John D McNeish of Needham Mass Mrs James Williams and Mrs Norton of Mechanic Falls.

Donald Millard David Arlington Mass Brian M. Jewett Bedford Street Jewett John D. McNeish Needham James Williams Norton Mechanic Falls

Venette-Bixler Marriage Report From Tampa Reception

Bath friends announce the marriage of Kenneth Venette United States Army and Miss Delphine Ann Bixler at the bride’s parents’ home in Tampa Florida on a Saturday evening September 2. Kenneth attended Bath schools before moving to Rutland Vermont and is now stationed in Tampa. His father managed the Bath Opera House before a transfer to Rutland two years ago. The Venette family held a wide circle of Bath friends and look forward to visits with friends here.

Bath Frank Venette Court Street Kenneth U.S.A Delphine Ann Bixler Tampa Fla Rutland

Drake Returns Home After Weekend With Parents

William P. Drake of Berwyn, Pennsylvania, visited his parents Mr and Mrs Frederick E Drake on Washington Street for the weekend and left Monday afternoon to continue his trip home.

William P. Drake Berwyn Frederick E. Drake Washington Street

Mrs Gile of Bow Deinham Visiting Friends

Mrs. William B. Gile of Bow deinham was a weekend guest of Mrs. Leonard Lord of Fitts street and returned home Sunday afternoon. With her daughter in law and infant, she will leave for Florida to pass the winter. Mrs. Gile formerly resided here and was an active member of the League of Central Church.

William B. Gile Bowdeinham Leonard Lord Fitts Street Florida Gile League of Central Church

Mrs Helen Leach Returns From Boston Visit

Mrs Helen Leach of the Women’s Republican club of Boston has been a guest for a few days of her brother and sister in law Mr and Mrs Edmund Staples of Front street and returns to Boston Tuesday.

Helen Leach Women's Republican Club of Boston Edmund Staples Front Street

Miss Dorothy Minsch Leaves Philadelphia for Boston Visit

Miss Dorothy Minsch of Philadelphia departs Mrs. J Edward Drake's Washington Street residence for home. En route she will visit a sister near Boston and expects to reach Philadelphia in a week. Former Bath resident once owned a residence at Washington and Oak streets.

Dorothy Minsch Philadelphia

Nurse Haskell, Hunter Family Trip Highlight Local Notes

Cards arrive from First Lt Ruth G Haskell stationed as chief nurse at the Mississippi Ordnance Plant Station hospital in Jackson Miss The Hunter family and Ruth Ellen visit Wa terville and Benton guests of Vida Hunter and Samuel Hunter during Mr Hunters vacation from Oakhurst Dairy William Freeman son of Capt and Mrs William Freeman travels from Farragut Academy Tom's River N J after visiting grandmother Mrs Fred D Hill His father is in the Pacific service and Mrs Freeman and daughter reside in South California to be near him when port calls

Ruth G. Haskell A.N.C Jackson Miss Mississippi Ordnance Plant Stanley Hunter Ruth Ellen Brunswick Road Waterville Benton Mr. Hunter Vida Hunter Samuel Hunter Oakhurst Dairy William Freeman Farragut Academy Tom's River N. J Fred D. Hill High Street Capt. Freeman Pacific

Gregware Family Vacation at Bridgton Camp

Dr and Mrs Paul Gregware spend a few days at their Bridgton camp. Their daughter Nancy joined them for the weekends and their son Allen is a student at Bridgton Academy.

Paul Gregware Bridgton Nancy Allen Bridgton Academy

Bowie of Drummond Street Undergoes Surgery in Boston

Fred A. Bowie of Drummond Street is a patient at New England Baptist Hospital in Boston where he underwent surgery on Thursday. His daughter Miss Marion Bowie accompanies him and will stay in Boston several days. Bowie, a pattern maker at Hyde Windlass Co., has been on sick leave for six weeks and will celebrate his 80th birthday in a few months.

Fred A. Bowie Drummond Street New England Baptist Hospital Boston Marion Bowie Mr. Bowie Hyde Windlass Co

Pvt Francis W Stover Returns From 17 Day Furlough

Pvt Francis W. Stover AAFTC arrived back in Miami Beach Florida Saturday afternoon after a 17 day furlough spent with his mother Mrs Bates E Stover on Brunswick road.

Pvt Francis W. Stover AAFTC Miami Beach Fla Bates E. Stover Brunswick Road

West Bath Grange members join Topsham anniversary program

Members of West Bath grange attended the Topsham grange anniversary program Saturday evening. The list includes Mrs. Bernice Sturtevant Bertha Ward Rose Jean Mabel Tibbetts Miss Alice Johnson Henry W McGlinchy Mr and Mrs William Armstrong Mr and Mrs Arthur L Wing Mr and Mrs William Coombs Mr and Mrs Joseph Oliver Mrs Arthur Lemont Mrs Ethel MacDonald Elwin Greig and Ivere Hackett.

West Bath Grange Topsham Grange Bernice Sturtevant Bertha Ward Rose Jean Mabel Tibbetts Alice Johnson Henry W. McGlinchy William Armstrong Arthur L. Wing William Coombs Joseph Oliver Arthur Lemont Ethel MacDonald Elwin Greig Ivere Hackett

Haskell Family Spends Weekend at Dr Warren House

Richard Haskell of Charlestown Navy Yard spent the weekend with Mrs. Haskell and their son Richard at their Washington street home in the Dr Warren house. He returned to Boston Sunday evening.

Richard Haskell Charlestown Navy Yard

Miss Elsie Innis Returns to Portland Visit

Miss Elsie Innis has left Mrs. Edward Hartwell's home on High street and returned to Portland to be a guest of her niece Mrs. William Foss after visiting.

Elsie Innis Edward Hartwell High Street Portland William Foss

Miss Melcher Sidelined by Illness at Grace Church Service

Grace church organist Miss Melcher missed Sunday morning service due to illness. George Field filled in as choir director for the occasion. Friends report her recovery is continuing and she hopes to resume duties soon.

Miss Melcher Grace Church George Field

Navy petty officer Edward Parker leaves for Melville base

Edward B. Parker a Navy petty officer on 30 days fur lough with his family on Washington Street departs Monday for Melville Naval Base near New London to await transfer to another ship after two years in the Mediterranean. He is accompanied to Boston by his mother. his wife accompanies him to Portland for a day with Mrs. Munro. Parker wears several ribbons including one with four stars.

Edward B. Parker U. S. Navy Washington Street Mediterranean Melville Naval Base New London Boston Edward Parker Portland Munro Mr. Parker

Miss Mary Webb to resume studies at Wheaton College

Miss Mary Webb daughter of Mrs Theo Webb of Middle Street leaves Monday for Norton Massachusetts to resume her college studies at Wheaton College where she is a Junior class member. The college opens this week.

Mary Webb Theo Webb Middle Street Norton Mass Wheaton College

Fred Perry Leaves on Furlough to Rejoin Merchant Ship

Fred Perry of the Merchant Marine, on furlough at his Willow street home, left Monday morning to rejoin his ship. Mrs. Perry, on vacation from Miller's tailor shop, returns to work Wednesday.

Fred Perry Merchant Marine Willow Street Mrs. Perry Miller's

Summer visit of Mr and Mrs Maurice Haynes at Cozy Harbor

Mr and Mrs Maurice Haynes of Academy Street were recent visitors at their summer home Cozy Harbor located in West South.

Maurice Haynes Academy Street Cozy Harbor West Southport

McCarty Returns to Philadelphia to Lead Brown Instrument Co

Hubert T. McCarty returns from a two week Bath vacation and takes a headquarters at 330 Front Street in Philadelphia. He now works with the Brown Instrument Co a unit of Minneapolis Hunewell Co a maker of industrial controls.

Hubert T. McCarty Philadelphia Bath Front Street Brown Instrument Co Minneapolis Hunewell Co

Margaret Rich Returns to Washington After Short Home Vacation

Margaret Rich daughter of David and Mrs Rich of Bedford street departed Monday for Washington D C to resume duties at a government office following a brief stay at home in Bedford.

Margaret Rich David Mrs. Rich Bedford Street Washington, D. C

Telephones official begins a week long staycation

Miss Helen Hartwell, commercial representative of the Telephone Co., starts a short vacation Saturday from the local office. She will be away from her desk a week but remains in the city.

Helen Hartwell the Telephone Co

Saturday Social Party Spends Evening at Witch Spring Inn

The Saturday Evening Social club enjoyed a supper party at Witch Spring Inn then visited Miss Christine Curtis on Pleasant Street for the evening. Two cars traveled in fog with a misdirection that sent one driver toward Bowdoin College before returning home for a cordial gathering. Names include Mrs Hunt, Mrs Hatch, Mrs Campbell, Mrs Brown, Mrs Mosley, Mrs Sprague, Miss Curtis and Mrs Curtis.

Witch Spring Inn Christine Curtis Pleasant Street Brunswick Bowdoin College

Mrs Burt Osgood Visiting In Orono Family Home

Mrs Burt Osgood of Orono is a guest of her daughter in law at the home of Mrs Hiram T Stevens and Mr and Mrs Stevens on Winter street.

Burt Osgood Orono Hiram T. Stevens Winter Street

Masonic Campaign Leader Visits Damariscotta

Dr David L Wilson traveled to Damariscotta on Tuesday to promote a $50000 fund for the Masonic Service Association. Attorney and Mrs John J Keegan left Monday for Boston where Judge Keegan will attend the Rent Area Directors meeting at the Parker House.

David L. Wilson Masonic Masonic Service Association John J. Keegan Grove Street Boston Keegan Parker House

Miss Lillian Saunders 14th Birthday Party Held at Home

Miss Lillian Saunders and friends gathered at Center street for a six to eight thirty birthday supper with a peanut hunt won by Virginia Whitney and a scavenger hunt won by Betty Footer and Irene Lait. Attendees included Peggy Garside Irene Lait Joan Burgess Madelyn Kronstrand and others. Mrs. Raymond M. Clark underwent surgery at State Street Osteopathic Hospital Portland and is convalescing.

Lillian Saunders Frank S. Saunders Center Street Virginia Whitney Betty Footer Irene Lait Peggy Garside Joan Burgess Madelyn Fitzgerald Florence Thomas Madelyn Kronstrand Joan Longley Priscilla Witham Betty Raymond M. Clark Upper Washington Street State Street Osteopathic Hospital Portland

Mrs McIntosh Honored With Personal Shower At Bath Home

Mrs Roland D McIntosh of North street received a personal shower at 30 Spring street hosted by Mrs Herbert Wing with pink and blue decorations. Guests from Bath Iron Works included Esther Wilson Betty Howard Claire Grainger Elsie Skaling Ruth St Peter Dorothy Higgins Edith Goff Grace Bennett Shirley Mank Mrs Ellery Doyle Mrs Philip Chaney Mrs John Harkins and Mrs Gilbert Swanson.

Herbert Wing Roland D. McIntosh North Street Spring Street John Shorey S. Wing

Mother and Navy Seaman Visit Family in Newton

Mrs Adelaide Hooper of Washington street visits sister in Newton Massachusetts for several weeks. Vinal King recently on furlough from Navy duty at 904 Middle street home. He broke a leg during boot training at Sampson New York Naval Base and spent three months in hospital. will return to hospital after a few days at home.

Adelaide Hooper Washington Street Newton Mass Bath Library Vinal King Navy Middle Street Sampson N. Y

Cornish Couple Traveled to Portland by Train

Harry E. Cornish and Mrs. Cornish spent a day in Portland riding the train on Wednesday morning.

Harry E. Cornish Mrs. Cornish Portland

Graf family heads to Baltimore planned family visit

Mr and Mrs George L Graf family left for Baltimore Maryland to visit Graffams brother and his wife Dr and Mrs S R Graffam. On return they will visit Mrs Graffams parents Mr and Mrs Arthur Cunningham of Middletown Connecticut. Dr Williams Whitney returned home Tuesday evening after several days in Boston on business.

George L. Graffam Baltimore Mr. Graffam S. R. Graffam Williams Whitney Boston

Mrs Minnie Martin Passes At Pemaquid Home

Mrs Minnie Martin of Brunswick died Tuesday at her summer home in Pemaquid where she ran a gift shop and sandwich bar. She planned to stay in Pemaquid until fall. Herbert Knight rode the Rockland train Wednesday morning and planned visits to Belfast and his old home before returning. Mrs Hulda McMahan hosted a supper for Mrs William Spurlock nee Doris Jones of Brooklyn. Spurlock visited her parents Mr and Mrs Chester Newell in Beacon Street. her husband serves overseas. Beverly Jean joined the guests with others including Miss Jean Newell and families Henrickson Betts Harold and Dolores McMahan.

Minnie Martin Brunswick Pemaquid Herbert Knight Belfast Hulda McMahan Middle Street William Spurlock Doris Jones Jones Brooklyn N. Y

Montsweag Farm Bureau Hosts Lincoln Street Visit

Mrs Neil Wilson of Lincoln street entertained the Montsweag Farm Bureau for an all day session. Dinner was served at noon. Bath attendees included Mrs Wilbur Crocker Mrs Maurice Shea and Mrs Lelia Moore. Mr and Mrs Gardner Hague returned to Waneset Mass after visiting Mr and Mrs Milford Lewis at Brigham Cove.

Neil Wilson Lincoln Street Montsweag Farm Bureau Bath Wilbur Crocker Maurice Shea Lelia Moore Gardner Hague Waneset Mass Milford Lewis Brigham Cove

Mrs Murphy of Warwick Returns After Visit to York

Mrs Edward Murphy of Warwick Light Station Rhode Island has returned home after visiting Mr and Mrs Charles Haggett of York Street. A former president of the Cosmopolitan club she called on many friends during her stay in the city.

Edward Murphy Warwick Light Station Warwick R. I Charles Haggett York Street Murphy Cosmopolitan Club City

Mrs Margery Coleman to Visit Philadelphia Sister

Mrs Margery Coleman of Bath street visiting her father Capt Ralph Whalen in Gloucester Mass will travel to Philadelphia to see sister Mrs Vivian Phalen and return late next week. Mr and Mrs George McLeur of Freeport visited in Middle street with son Keith McLeur and his wife. McLeur recovering from hospitalization. Master David McLeur cut a cake with ice cream served, joined by maternal grandmother Mrs Wilfred W Chaney.

Margery Coleman Bath Street Ralph Whalen Gloucester Mass Philadelphia Penn Vivian Phalen Coleman George McLeur Freeport Keith McLeur Middle Street McLeur David McLeur Wilfred W. Chaney

Lowells Aboard Train Westbound Wednesday Morning

Edwin H. P. Lowell and Mrs Lowell were passengers on the train Wednesday morning traveling west.

Edwin H. P. Lowell Mrs. Lowell

Crooker-Sawyer Wedding in Waterville Mon day

A simple home wedding was held Monday at 11 o clock at 5 Appleton street Waterville with Enid Margaret Sawyer uniting Mil lard A Crocker in a single ring ceremony by Rev Kenneth Hawkes. The couple planned a trip and will reside at 109 Main street Free.

Edward. K. Sawyer Appleton — Street Waterville Enid Margaret Millard A. Crocker Kenneth Hawkes Gardenias Catharine E. Leonard Elmer Crocker Woolwich Elmwood Hotel North Street Bath Teachers Club Crooker U.S. Naval Air Port Brunswick

Local Notes From Phippsburg and Vicinity

Mrs Blanch Ryan returns to nursing duties in Waltham after visiting her brother and wife Mr and Mrs George C Pease in Phippsburg The Harrington brothers and the Wallace brothers in Persia on ship visits The James Nortons will occupy the Jewell Seavey house this winter while Seavey children study at the Center Mrs Charles L Stevens returns to Alfred after Miss Abbie F Minott s death The Hunt Douglass property at Small Point undergoes extensive repairs A balm of Gilead tree on Frank Cutting s lawn was broken by last week s hurricane wind.

Blanch Ryan George C. Pease Waltham Mass Harrington Rothers Wallace Brothers Persia James Nortons Cape Newagon Jewell- Seavey Seavey Charles L. Stevens Phippsburg Abbie F. Minott Alfred Hunt-Douglass Small Point Gilead Frank Cutting

Meadowbrook Camps Close for the Season at Brightwater

Emma Perry entertained friends at Rosebay on New Meadows while Laura Cutting stayed at her camp and Carrie Little closed her cottage for the season. Harry Williams visited his camp Sunday as most Meadowbrook camps at Brightwater and Wynburg shut for the year. J W Rainey and family spent the weekend in Bath with two children at Center School and Mrs Rainey serving as substitute postmistress during the week.

Emma Perry Rosebay New Meadows Laura Cutting Carrie Little Harry Williams Brightwater Wynburg J. W. Rainey Bath

Portland Woman Passes Away With Daughter by Her Side

A Portland resident named Sree died on Wednesday while accompanied by her daughter Mrs. Harvey Henderson Jr of Foster Point. The report notes the daughter's presence during the passing.

Sree Weenesday Portland Harvey Henderson, Jr Foster Point

Sgt Swett Travels From Texas to Boston for Short Visit

Sergeant Swett on furlough from Texas departed Wednesday morning by train for a brief visit in Boston before returning to Texas. He is on temporary leave and will resume duties after the stay.

Sgt. Swett Texas Boston

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