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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Sep 22, 1949

Page

5

Bath Society and Club Notes Highlight Local Moves

Three Bath girls entered Colby College as freshmen after graduating Morse High School. Willis of 248 Middle Street and Miss Elaine Turner of 98 Bedford Street are named, along with Miss Barbara Hartsgrove daughter of Mr and Mrs Hartsgrove of 75 Western Avenue. Other items note travelers, reunions, and local residents returning home from vacations with brief family details and club affiliations.

Bath Thursoesarone Waterville Colby College Morse High School Willis Middle Street Elaine Turner Stanley Turner Bedford Street Barbara Hartegrove George Hartsgrove Western Avenue

Ownership Change of Sumner Pingree Property at East Boothbay

John R. Newell has purchased the Sumner Pingree estate at Road's End on the east harbor side. He kept the yacht Astra at Boothbay this summer and now his float remains at East Harbor. Mr and Mrs Arthur Youland Woolwich announce the birth of a son weighing six pounds five ounces on September 13 at the local hospital.

John R. Newell Sumner Pingree Athbay Harbor Road's End Mr. Newell Astra Boothbay East Har Arthur Youland Woolwich Memorial Hospital

MacMahan Family Plans Georgetown Center Weekend Visit

Mr and Mrs Charles MacMahan of Malden Massachusetts former Bath residents own a summer home at Georgetown Center and will spend several weekends at the resort before the season ends. MacMahan is near retirement from the U S Coast Guard after many years of service. Mrs Elsie Small employed at s is a patient at Bath Memorial hospital. Mrs Frederick E Drake arrived Sept 12 on the SS Nova Scotia from Europe and attended her son James Drake wedding to Elizabeth Hill at Chevy Chase Maryland. She now visits her son and his wife Mr and Mrs William Drake in Berwyn Pennsylvania.

Charles MacMahan Malden Mass Bath Georgetown Center MacMahan U. S. Coast Guard Elsie Small Bath Memorial Hospital Frederick E. Drake Nova Scotia James B. Drake Elizabeth Hill Chevy Chase William P. Drake Berwyn

Miss Faucher Takes Vacation Visit to Collinsville

Miss Iva Ethel Faucher left Thursday morning on a bus trip to visit Mr. and Mrs. Lester Young in Collinsville Connecticut during her vacation from the W T Grant store.

Iva Ethel Faucher Lester Young Collinsville Conn W. T. Grant

Davis Saugus Couple Guests at Bay Point Cottage

Mr and Mrs Clare Davis of Saugus Massachusetts were overnight guests of Mr and Mrs Carroll Davis at their Bay Point cottage.

Clare Davis Saugus, Mass Davis Mrs Carroll Davis Bowery Street Bay Point

Sewalls Vacationing at Russell Cottages North Conway

Mr and Mrs Edward Sewall of High Street left Friday for North Conway to stay several days at the Russell cottages.

Edward Sewall High Street North Conway Russell Cottages

Spear Named to Maine Savings Banks Executive Committee

Allan Spear was named to the executive committee of the Maine Savings Banks Association at the association's annual meeting in York Harbor. The election was the closing business of the sessions held at the Marshall House.

Allan Spear Maine Savings Banks Association York Harbor Marshall House

Army enlistment travels to Belfour after Dix training

Douglas Urquehart son of Mrs. Clarence N Minott of Bedford Street left September 14 for Portland to report to the U S Army Recruiting Station He will attend the Army Topographical School at Belfour Virginia after basic training at Fort Dix New Jersey

Douglas Urquehart Clarence N. Minott Bedford Street Portland U. S. Army Army Topographical School Belfour Fort Dix N. J

Newell Hosts Lunch at 22nd Maine Safety Conference

William S. Newell served as toast master at the conference lunch in the Poland Spring House during the 22nd annual Maine State Safety Conference.

William S. Newell Poland Spring House

Mrs Hooper Returns Home After Summer Visit

Mrs. Adelaide S. Hooper, guest of relatives at Thomaston and Crescent Beach, has returned to her home. Mrs. Samuel Sewall and Miss Olive Lawson, who are spending the summer at Prout's Neck, spent Thursday in Bath with ads. Mrs. Wall and Miss Lawson plan to leave October 1 for Redland California to pass the winter.

Adelaide S. Hooper Thomaston Crescent Beach Samuel Sewall Olive Lawson Prout’s Neck Bath Wall Miss Lawson Redland Calif

Mr and Mrs Basil Bryant Visit Bath and Georgetown Relatives

Mr and Mrs Basil Bryant of Fort Fairfield have been visiting relatives in Bath and Georgetown. The trip highlights family connections as they spent time with kin and toured local sites.

Basil Bryant Fort Fairfield Bath and Georgewn

Moran of Haverhill and Bowdoin Visit Bath Friends

Jack Moran of Haverhill Massachusetts and Bowdoin College visited friends in Bath on Friday.

Jack Moran Haverhill Mass Bowdoin College Bath

Leonard Gowell Returns Home From Memorial Hospital

Leonard Gowell of High street has returned home after a surgical stay at Memorial hospital. He recently retired from Bath Iron Works Corp. where he served as assistant foreman in the tin shop for several years. He would be glad to have friends call.

Leonard Gowell High Street Memorial Hospital Gowell Bath Iron Works Corp

Mrs David L Wilson Leaves For Melrose Visit

Mrs. David L Wilson of 918 Washington Street departed Wednesday to visit relatives in Melrose Massachusetts.

David L. Wilson Washington Street Melrose Mass

Miller and Newcomb Families Visit Annapolis Friends

Mr and Mrs J H Miller and Mr and Mrs Heywood Newcomb left Friday for Annapolis Maryland to stay with Paul Miller a retired lieutenant commander USN Paul Miller is a brother of Mrs Newcomb and of Mr Miller The visit is described as a few days with relatives in Maryland.

J. H. Miller

Luncheon Held By Hitchcock and Sewall at Small Point

Mrs Russell S Hitchcock and Mrs Arthur Sewall entertained the Monday contract club and several guests for luncheon at Small Point Thursday.

Russell S. Hitchcock Arthur Sewall Small Point

Miss Beals Returns From Vacation Travels

Miss Flossie M. Beals secretary to Dr. A. A. Stott resumed her duties after an annual vacation. She visited relatives in Cliftondale and Saugus Massachusetts and saw friends in Manchester.

Flossie M. Beals A. A. Stott North Street Cliftondale Saugus Mass Manchester

Francis S Perry Returns to Bowdoin College

Francis S Perry son of Mrs Agnes N Perry of Crescent Street returns to Bowdoin College for the new term. He resumes studies after visiting home and is listed among the college students for the fall session.

Francis S. Perry Agnes N. Perry Crescent Street Bowdoin Colge

Illinois Couples Visit Canada Trip Details

Mr and Mrs Robert Myles of Marshall Illinois visited Mr and Mrs C R Tipsword and Mr and Mrs Edmund St Pierre of Heathlane. The three couples recently left for Canada and toured Quebec and St Anne.

Robert Myles Marshall, Ill C. R. Tipsword Edmund St. Pierre Heathlane Canada Quebec St. Anne

Mrs Bowker Guest Of Topsham Host Mrs Mallett

Mrs Walter Bowker recently visited Mrs Walter Mallett in Topsham for a social call and cordial companionship during the local visit.

Walter Bowker Walter Mallett Topsham

Mrs Owen Returns Home From Vermont Visit

Mrs. Edward T. Owen returns to the home of her daughter and son in law Mr. and Mrs. George E. Sargent of Middle Street after a six week visit with her aunt Mrs. Addie W. Sheldon in Fair Haven Vermont.

Edward T. Owen George E. Sargent Middlestreet Addie W. Sheldon Fair Haven

Birth of Daniel Martin McGuigan Celebrated

Mr and Mrs James McGuigan celebrate the birth of their son Daniel Martin born September 5 at the local hospital.

Lee couple welcomes baby daughter Laurie Jane

Mr and Mrs Edward J Lee of 64 Pearl Street welcomed a baby girl born September 5 at Memorial hospital. The infant was named Laurie Jane.

Edward J. Lee Pearl Street Memorial Hospital Laurie Jane

Pomeroy Enters University of Maine Sophomore Class

William Pomeroy son of Mr and Mrs J Edward Pomeroy of 75 Court Street left for Orono Sunday to enter the sophomore class at the University of Maine He is majoring in chemical engineering and reports for the band on Monday.

William Pomeroy J. Edward Pomeroy Court Street Orono University of Maine Pomeroy

Miss Mary Gibbons Returns from Europe to Bath

Miss Mary F Gibbons arrived in Bath last week after spending the Summer in Europe She attended the Drake Hill wedding in Chevy Chase Maryland on Tuesday last week.

Mary F. Gibbons Bath Europe Miss Gibbons Drake-Hill Chevy Chase

Local Graduate Enters University of Maine as Freshman

Roy Lutz Jr a Morse High School 1949 graduate left for Orono to begin as a University of Maine freshman He is the son of Mr and Mrs Roy Lutz of Pine Street in an early 20th century community notice.

Roy Lutz, Jr Morse High School Orono University of Maine Roy Roy Lutz Pine Street

Sewall Family Members Noted in Portland Obituary

Mrs Sumner Sewall and Miss Alexandra Sewall passed Thursday in Portland Alexandra departed Friday for Hanover New Hampshire to begin her freshman year at Colby Junior College

Sumner Sewall Alexandra Sewall Portland Alexandra Hanover N. H Colby Junior College

Mrs J W Larrabee A Bath Senator's Wife Hospitalized

Mrs Joseph W Larrabee wife of State Senator Larrabee of West Bath is listed as a patient at Bath hospital. The notice provides a brief update on her health status and location.

Joseph W. Larrabee Larrabee West Bath Bath Memorial Hospital

Winona Savage Returns Home From New York Visit

Winona Savage of Woolwich Center arrived home after working and visiting in New York during school vacation. She plans to return to Morse High in the Spring.

Winona Savage Woolwich Center New York Morse High

Gau Gaudreau Family Weekend Visit in Portland

Mr and Mrs Edward Gaudreau Jr and their children from Portland spent the weekend as guests of Mr and Mrs Edward Gaudreau at 1519 Washington Street, the elder Gaudreaus' home.

Edward Gaudreau, Jr Portland Mr. Gaudreau Edward Gaudreau 1519 Washington Street

Auxiliary officers host Auburn banquet and White Rose drill

Mrs Harriet E Cromwell and Mrs Carolyn Empson served as guest officers at Columbus Auxiliary at Abou Ben Adhem hall Auburn. Notables attended the banquet and the White Rose Degree drill was executed by 12 Farmington ladies. Mrs Inez Carter of Bath also attended the event. Roger Pinkham of 19 Mechanic Street returned to the University of Maine Monday as a senior.

Harriet E. Cromwell Carolyn Empson Columbus Auxiliary Abou Ben Adhem Hall Auburn Farmington Inez Carter Bath Roger Pinkham Mechanic Street University of Maine

Mrs Nellie E Lord Improves After Illness

The many friends of Mrs. Nel lie E Lord of Fitts street will be pleased to learn she is greatly improved in health after a recent illness. Miss Dorothy Milliken RN stayed with her for a few days and her cousin Mrs. Annie Smith of Boothbay Harbor and Miramar Inn West Palm Beach Fla spent several days with Mrs. Lord.

Nellie E. Lord Fitts Street Dorothy Milliken R. N Annie Smith Boothbay Harbor Miramar Inn West Palm Beach Fla Lord

Morse and Carmichael Off to Tufts College

Edward Morse son of Mr and Mrs Otis Morse Corliss street and George Carmichael son of Mr and Mrs George Carmichael Central avenue left for Tufts College Medford Massachusetts Morse starts freshman year and Carmichael enters junior year.

Edward Morse Otis Morse Corliss Street George Carmichael Central Avenue Tufts College Medford Mass Morse Carmichael

Miss Eunice Cary Returns From Weeklong Vacation

Miss Eunice Cary of Topsham, a bookkeeper for Thompson's Auto Parts, resumes duties after a week away for vacation at Cundy's Harbor.

Welker Couple Visit Bath From Hadlyme Conn

The Rev and Mrs LeRoy W Welker of Hadlyme Connecticut former Bath residents visited Thursday. He served as Personnel Service director at Bath Iron Works and she worked on the shipyard newspaper staff. They later directed welfare work for children in war devastated areas of Italy for about two years. Rev Welker is a former Rockland Congregational church pastor.

LeRoy W. Welker Hadlyme

Mrs. Stone Patient at Memorial Hospital Getchell Street

Mrs. Frank Stone of Getchell street is a patient at Memorial hospital.

Frank Stone Getchell Street The Memorial Hospital

Hartford Woman Visits Parents Then Returns Home

Mrs. Sidney Thaxter Swallow of Hartford Conn. returns home after visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. G Clifford Madden of South Portland former Bath residents. Mrs. Swallow nee Narice Madden is granddaughter of Charles I Madden Sr Mechanic Street. Miss Jean Atwood daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Keith Atwood 33 High Street convalesces at Memorial hospital after surgery.

Sidney Thaxter Swallow Hartford Jean Atwood Keith Atwood High Street Memorial Hospital

Dearborn family youths return to area schools

George Dearborn son of Douglas Dearborn of Washington Street returns to Franklin Art School in New York. His sister Cony Dearborn also resumes studies at St Marys School in Peekskill on the Hudson.

George Dearborn Douglas Dearborn Washington Street Franklin Art School New York Mr. Dearborn Cony St. Mary’s Peekskill on-the-Hudson

Springfield couple guests of Trotts in High Street

Mr and Mrs Bryant M Patten of Springfield Massachusetts are guests of Mr and Mrs M C Trott on High street during a social visit.

Bryant M. Patten Springfield, Mass M. C. Trott High Street

Maine bound student and local residents update

Philip Ames son of Mr and Mrs Orris Ames of 12 Cherry street left last weekend for the University of Maine to enter the junior class as a chemical engineering major and band member. Mr and Mrs Donald T Page and family returned to their Washington street home after summer at a Popham Beach cottage. Harold Peasley of 42 Bedford sings this week as a senior at the University of Maine.

Philip Ames Orris Ames Cherry Street University of Maine Donald T. Page Washington Street Popham Beach Harold Peasley Bedford Street

Mrs Morse Returns from European Trip Aboard Nova Scotia

Mrs. John A. Morse has returned from a summer trip to Europe aboard the S. S. Nova Scotia and is visiting her daughter and son‑in‑law Mr. and Mrs. Graham Blandy of Greenwich New York.

John A. Morse S. S. Nova Scotia Europe Graham Blandy Greenwich N. Y

Connard Family Returns Home From Indiana Point

Mr and Mrs G Baer Connard and family who spent the summer at Indiana Point Georgetown have returned to their home at 985 High Street.

Doctor and Miss Ruderman Join Weekend Visit in Worcester

Dr. Jesse Levin and Miss Thera Ruderman traveled to Worcester Massachusetts where Levin stayed with Miss Ruderman’s parents Mr and Mrs Robert Ruderman for the weekend.

Jesse Levin Thera Ruderman Worcester, Mass Levin Miss Ruderman Robert Ruderman

Oliver Family Returns From Popham Beach Cottage

Mrs George Oliver Willard Oliver and daughters Gayle and Dixie return home after a summer at their cottage at Popham Beach.

George Oliver Willard Oliver Gayle Dixie Popham Beach

Levin Returns to Tufts Dental School as Junior

Robert Levin son of Mr and Mrs Samuel Levin of 10 North Street returned to Tufts Dental School on Saturday as a junior.

Robert Levin Samuel Levin North Street Tufts Dental School

Mr and Mrs Skinner Leave Bath for New York City

Mr and Mrs Wilbur Skinner formerly of Bath now reside in Watertown Massachusetts left last week for New York City where Mr Skinner was called on business.

Wilbur Skinner Merly Bath Watertown Mass New York City Skinner

Vails Spend Several Days at Arrowsic Home

Mr and Mrs Lawrence Vail of Cliftondale Massachusetts are spending several days at their home in Arrowsic.

Mrs Lawrence Vail Cliftondale, Mass Arrowsic

Orono Welcomes Nursing Graduate-to-Be Joining UMaine

In Orono a prospective nurse from Lewiston completes training at Central Maine General and will earn a University of Maine degree in June. She arrived with her mother Mrs. James Callan and grandfather John P Callan for the visit.

Orono Central Maine General Far Lewiston University of Maine James Callan John P Callan

Dance student and guest ballet teacher active in New York camps

Miss Helen Olsen of South Street is a Memorial hospital patient. Mrs. Charlotte Cahill of Woolwich returned from New York where she studied dancing at the Horne School and from Lake George where she taught ballet at Francisca Boas' summer camp as guest instructor.

Helen Olsen South Street Memorial Hospital Charlotte Cahill Woolwich New York Horne Nikoli Bolton Landing-on-the- Hudson Lake George Francisca Boas

Mr and Mrs Henry C Poe at North Conway

Mr and Mrs Henry C Poe and others from Washington Street were reported passing the weekend at North Conway, with details limited by the fragmentary text.

Washington Street North Conway Henry C. Poe

Mrs Briggs and party to visit Springfield Massachusetts

Mrs Edmund P. Briggs Mrs Thomas S. Gibbons Mrs Rupert H. Baxter Mrs Owen J. Yard and Miss Barbara Ross depart Thursday for Springfield Mass to pass a few days. Mrs Briggs and Miss Ross will stay with Mrs Briggs daughter and her husband Mr and Mrs Julius Appleton.

Edmund P. Briggs Thomas S. Gibbons Rupert H. Baxter Owen J.yard Barbara Ross Springfield Mass Briggs Miss Ross Julius Appleton

Mr and Mrs Levine depart for Boston on business trip

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Levine of the Mademoiselle Shop left Sunday for a business trip to Boston. They plan meetings with partners, exchange updates on shop plans, and visit potential outlets during the trip.

Robert Levine Mademoiselle Shop Boston

Mrs Daly Completes Bath Office Service Start in Melrose

Mrs Daly formerly Miss Lillian Goodwin finished duties Friday at the Bath telephone business office and Saturday departed for her new home in Melrose Massachusetts. She began duties as service representative in the telephone business office in Everett Monday morning.

James R. Daly Lillian Goodwin Bath Telephone Business Melrose Mass Telephone Business Everett

Miss Joan Bellevance Patient at Memorial Hospital

Miss Joan Bellevance, an operator at the local telephone office, is a patient at Memorial Hospital.

Joan Bellevance Morial Hospital

Local Notes On Return To Duty And Visits In Bath

Sherwood Francis of Woolwich has returned home from Memorial hospital and resumes duties in the Bath Iron Works Corp. office. George Dole, son of Rev and Mrs. Louis A. Dole of M street, leaves for Yale to enter the sophomore class. Mr and Mrs Joseph Dauphin of Spring street host Mr and Mrs Albert Denslow of Middleton Massachusetts and Miss Addie Carr of Dover Foxcroft.

George Dole Louis A. Dole M Street Yale Joseph Dauphin Spring Street Albert Denslow Middleton, Mass Addie Carr Dover- Foxcroft

Mrs. Burns Feted by Stockholm Sister

Mrs. Ethel Burns visiting her sister Mrs. Olaf Stenson of Stockholm was honored at a party hosted by Mrs. Stenson.

Ethel Burns Olaf Stenson Stockholm Stenson

College Bound and Local Visits Report

Carol Walker travels Tuesday from Middle Street to Colby College to begin her junior year. Barbara Tabor remains hospitalized at Central Maine General Hospital in Lewiston after surgery Saturday. John Waterhouse and family return from a Bay Point cottage visit with Carroll and Mrs Deering. Jaquith and Swanton families visit Boston on Monday. Leslie Jewett of Woolwich leaves Monday with a classmate for Aurora Illinois where his father Ansel Jewett will start his sophomore year at Aurora College later this month.

Carol Walker Middle Street Colby College Barbara Tabor Pine Street Central Maine General Hospital Lewiston John Waterhouse Jack Bay Point Carroll Deering Leslie Jewett Ansel L. Jewett Middle Road Woolwich Aurora, Ill Jewett Aurora College

Mr and Mrs Arthur Johnson Vacationing at Dixmont

Mr and Mrs Arthur Johnson of Washington street are spending their vacation at Dixmont, enjoying the seaside retreat and its amenities during their holiday period.

Arthur Johnson Washington Street Dixmont

Gillette Couple Returns From Washington Visit

Rear Admiral and Mrs Claude S Gillette returned Saturday after spending two weeks in Washington D C. They traveled for correspondence and official duties with government officials and met with several national leaders during their stay.

Claude S. Gillette Washington, D. C

Mr and Mrs Harrison McCaf frey Guests at Georgetown Visit

Mr and Mrs Harrison McCaf frey and son Aerey were guests of Mr and Mrs Miles Hagan at Georgetown Sunday.

Harrison McCaffrey Aerey Miles Hagan Georgetown

Local Residents Return From Visits and School Events

Mr and Mrs Harvey Hartley and family return to Academy street Popham Beach. Mr and Mrs Walter Bean of Melrose Mass spend weekend at their Georgetown home. Mrs Annie Malcolm Miss Leila Oliver and Miss Cora Campbell take two weeks at Malcolm cottage Quaker Point. Muriel Moore of Washington Street visits Ring Sanatorium Arlington Mass where she trains as a student nurse and recently earned her cap. Harold Marsh returns to Middle Street after a business trip to Mars Hill.

Walter M. Bean Melrose, Mass Georgetown Annie Malcolm Leila Oliver Cora Campbell Malcolm Quaker Point Muriel Moore Frank Moore Washington Street Ring Sanatorium Hospital Arlington Mass

Druggists Convention Opens in Poland Spring

Mr and Mrs Edward D True of Washington Street and relatives attended the opening day Sunday of the Druggists Convention convening last week at Poland Spring. Luncheon was at noon and dinner at night. attendance was unusually large. True senior remained as guests at the Poland Spring House to attend the convention.

Edward D. True Washington Street Edward Dale True Sally Edward Street R. Clinton McFadden Georgiana North Street Poland Spring True Poland Spring House

Dinner guest Austin Morse at Flagg residence

Austin Morse was a dinner guest Saturday evening of Mr. and Mrs. Llewelleyn Flagg, Top sham.

Austin Morse Mrs. Llewelleyn Flagg Topsham

Laura’s Beauty Salon Closes After Eight Years

Mrs. Edward R. Hines of Topsham formerly ran Laura’s Beauty Salon at her mother’s home. Mrs. Clifton Harrington of 209 North Street has closed her business. Mr. Hines works in the oil industry and Mrs. Hines will work in an office.

Edward R. Hines Topsham Laura Harrington Clifton Harrington North Street Laura Hines

Presque Isle Couple Guests of Mrs George Pratt

Mr and Mrs Guy Baker of Presque Isle were weekend guests of Mrs George Pratt on Chestnut Street.

Guy Baker Presque Isle George Pratt Chestnut Street

Funeral attendees for Ralph O. Burden service

Out-of-town relatives and friends gathered Monday afternoon at Curtis Funeral Home for Ralph O. Burden’s funeral. Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. Earl Burden of Lynn Massachusetts, Mr. and Mrs. Lionel Breton of Portsmouth New Hampshire, Mr. and Mrs. Archie L Seekins of Lewiston, Mrs. Louise Mackenzie of Orono, Rep. and Mrs. Harry Bartlett of Berlin New Hampshire and Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence R Vail of Cliftondale Massachusetts.

Ralph O. Burden Curtis Funeral Home Earl Burden Lynn Mass Lionel Breton Portsmouth N. H Archie L. Seekins Lewiston Louise MacKenzie Orono Rep Harry Bartlett Berlin Lawrence R Vail Cliftondale

Mrs Chester Oliver Returns Home From Memorial Hospital

Mrs. Chester Oliver has been discharged from Memorial hospital and returned to her home in Woolwich.

Chester Oliver The Memorial Hospital Woolwich

Akron Women Return From Bath Summer Camp Tutoring

Miss Dorothy Marty and Miss Barbara Kruz of Akron Ohio return from a summer vacation in Bath visiting Mr and Mrs Richard Haskell on North Street. They tutored at the Boothbay camp for boys where Theodore Marty, Miss Martys brother, is part owner. Marty teaches Spanish at Akron University and Kruz is a senior student at the university.

Dorothy Marty Barbara Kruz Akron, O Bath Richard Haskell North Street Boothbay Miss Marty Theodore Marty Akron University Miss Kruzy

Mrs Clara McLaughlin Visiting In Washington Street Home

Mrs Clara McLaughlin is spending several days at the home of her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Raymond G Chubbuck on Washington street.

Clara McLaughlin Raymond G. Chubbuck Washington Street

Delegates Build Operating Car Top House for Potato Pickin

William D Sewall and Kennon Jayne travel to Aroostook County during potato picking season. Facing crowded lodgings they cart a collapsible room of beaver board tarred paper and hinges on the car top with trunk supplies for a home like setup. Also noted are Mrs Swain and children staying with Senator Joseph W Larabee while Mrs Larrabee undergoes hospital treatment.

William D. Sewall Arthur Sewall Kennon Jayne John Jayne New Canaan Trafton Swain York

Birthday Party for Master David MacLear

Master David MacLear celebrated his ninth birthday with a party Monday afternoon from four to six. Guests included schoolmates and relatives. games and prize winnings highlighted the event. The Mitchell school pupil received gifts and a large iced cake with refreshments.

David MacLear G. Keith MacLear Washington Street David Mitchell School Ifis

Mrs Wilson Visiting Son in Melrose Mass

Mrs David L Wilson of Washington street visits her son and his wife Mr Blair Wilson and Mrs Blair Wilson of Melrose Massachusetts.

David L. Wilson Washington Street Mrs Blair Wilson Melrose, Mass

Ham Family Weekend Visit to Bar Harbor Islesford

Mr and Mrs Winfield Ham formerly of Bath along with Harold Ham and Mr and Mrs Donald Ray and their children visited Bar Harbor and Islesford to see Mrs Ham s cousin Arthur Ham. They toured Cadillac Mountain and took photographs before driving home Sunday evening.

Winfield Ham Bath Harold Ham Donald Ray Bar Harbor Islesford

Postmaster J Wesley Taylor on Vacation in Bath

Postmaster J Wesley Taylor of New Freedom Pennsylvania is spending his annual vacation at the Bath home of Mr and Mrs Harrison McCaffrey on Oliver street.

J. Wesley Taylor New Freedom, Pa Bath Harrison McCaffrey Oliver Street

Mrs Hunt Plans Visits with Family Across Bangor Washington Street

Mrs John Hunt of Bangor resides with her daughter Mrs Philip Gildart and has been a guest of Mrs William P Hatch of Washington Street. She will return home before visiting Sebasco with her daughter Mrs Chester Wilson and family.

John Hunt Bangor Philip Gildart William P. Hatch Washington Street Sebasco Chester Wilson

Edward DeLon Moves Toward Home From Bryn Mawr Hospital

Edward DeLon, a patient at Bryn Mawr Hospital, shows progress as he nears discharge. Reports indicate steady improvement and plans for return home after ongoing treatment.

Miss Geraldine Fogg Visits Woolwich for Weekend

Student nurse at Augusta hospital Geraldine Fogg arrived Saturday to spend the weekend at her parents home, Mr. and Mrs. William Foss of Woolwich.

Geraldine Fogg Augusta Hospital William Foss Woolwich

Maine horsemen enter 18th Portland Show at Tomlinson Riding

Mrs Emma Plock of Baltimore recently traveled to Portland with Oliver street and returned to Bath. Judge Arthur J Dunton is listed among Maine entrants for the 18th annual Portland Horse Show to be held Saturday at the Tomlinson Riding School.

Emma Plock Baltimore Portland Harrison McCaffrey Oliver Street Bath Arthur J. Dunton Maine

Edna Mae Shoppe contributor Miss Alzira Gross improves at home

Miss Alzira Gross of the Edna Mae Shoppe has been confined at home by illness for several weeks but is now somewhat improved though not yet able to resume duties.

Alzira Gross Edna Mae

Local Notes on Residents and Visitors

Donald MacKinnon Sears plumbing manager is a patient at Memorial hospital. Barbara Hart daughter of Mr and Mrs Eugene G Hart Granite street resumes sophomore studies at University of Maine. Francis Murphy and son George Murphy USN of Coopers Mills were overnight guests of local relatives. George is on a 21 day leave.

Donald MacKinnon Sears Plumbing Department Memorial Hospital Barbara Hart Eugene G. Hart Granite Street University of Maine Francis Murphy George Murphy Coopers Mills George

Local families share weekend visits across Maine towns

Miss Kathy Coffin of Sabine road West Bath returned Sunday from Coopers Mills after a weekend with relatives. Mrs Georgiana Thibodeau and daughter travel to Waterville to visit Arthur Thibodeau and family. Prof George Carlton and Mrs Carlton from Upper Darby Pa stay a week with Carlton’s father and sister in Sagadahoc Ferry. Warren Bartlett and son Brewster visit Sanford relatives, while Wendell Stevens and Mrs Stevens visit Arrowsic with brothers Granville and Ralph Jewett at the old Jewett homestead.

Kathy Coffin N. Elwood Coffin Sabine Road West Bath Coopers Mills Georgiana Thibodeau R. Clinton McFadden North Street Waterville Arthur Thibodeau George Carlton Upper Darby Carlton Fred Carlton Florence Carlton Sagadahoc, Ferry Warren Bartlett Brewster Sanford Mr. Bartlett Mrs Leon Bartlett Granite Street Wendell Stevens Washington Street Stevens Granville and Ralph Jewett Arrowsic Old Jewettomestead

Master Gaudreau Returns Home From South Port Land Visit

Master Arthur Gaudreau son of Mr and Mrs Edward L Gaudreau Jr of South Port land arrived home Monday to visit grandparents Mr and Mrs Edward L Gaudreau of Upper.

Arthur Gaudreau Edward L. Gaudreau, Jr South Portland Edward L. Gaudreau Upper Washington Street

State Rep Harry Bartlett Visits After Sudden Death

State Rep Harry Bartlett of Berlin New Hampshire arrived in the city Saturday in response to the sudden death of Ralph O Burden. He joined Mrs Bartlett and they will spend a few days with Mrs Burden at her Bedford Street home.

Harry Bartlett Berlin N. H City Ralph O. Burden Mrs. Bartlett Mrs. Burden Bedford Street

Local Residents Change Homes and School Year Begins

Mrs Roberta Parris R N, longtime city resident and Verney Mills Brunswick hospital worker, now lives with her parents in St Stephens New Brunswick. John Moore son of Mr and Mrs Frank Moore of Washington street returns home for his freshman year at Morse High School after summer at Newagen Inn.

Roberta Parris R.N Verney Mills Brunswick Stanley Irving St. Stephens N. B John Moore Frank Moore Washington Street Morse High School Newagen Inn

Pianist Miss Lillian Knox Performs for W C T U Meeting

Renowned pianist Miss Lillian Knox entertained a Woman's Christian Temperance Union gathering with a performance during a recent meeting. The event highlighted her longstanding musical contributions to the community.

Lillian Knox Woman’s Christian Temperance Union Meeting

Mrs Bartlett Visits Cousins in Berlin NH

Mrs Harry Bartlett of Berlin New Hampshire arrived Thursday for a visit with her cousins Mr and Mrs Carleton W Lowell of Middle Street and other relatives.

Harry Bartlett Berlin N. H Carleton W. Lowell Middle Street

Mrs Somes Returns Home To Reading After Stay

Mrs Albert Somes has returned to her home in Reading Massachusetts after spending several weeks with her brother Dr Ardene A Stott and Mrs Stott of Park Street in what appears to be a family visit.

Albert Somes Reading Mass Ardenne A. Stott Stott Park Street

Hazel Schottler Joins W. T. Grant Co. Staff

Mrs. Hazel Schottler of Court Street has entered the employ of the W. T. Grant Co. The hiring adds a new staff member to the department serving customers and expanding the store’s team.

Hazel Schottler Court Street The W. T. Grant Co

Adams Family Holds Tenth Reunion at Merle Webber Home

Walter Adams and his daughters Virginia and Carol Ann attended the tenth annual Adams family reunion held Sunday at the home of Mr and Mrs Merle Webber in South Lewiston.

Walter Adams Virginia Carol Ann Adams Merle Webber South Lewston

Couple returns from Boston trip during city hall vacation

Mr and Mrs Donald Young return to their Front Street home after a week in Boston and suburbs while Mr Young is on vacation from duties at city hall. They stayed with Mrs Helen Fitzpatrick in Cambridge Massachusetts.

Donald Young Front Street Boston Suburbs Mr. Young City Hall Helen Fitzpatrick Cambridge Mass

Professors Haggett to Leave City for New Home

Prof. Haggett and wife plan to move to a new home in the city after long service in Newark High School system. Haggett, a former Morse High chemistry head, also taught widely and graduated from Bath and Bowdoin. The couple, both natives, will be hosted by friends who note their June departure and summer at their Maine residence.

Prof Renan Sticemont Ae Haett Maes South Harpswell Newark N. J Morse High Bath School Bowdoin College New York University Haggett Hggett Marguerite Young Donald Young

Ellsworth Hosts Guests During Aroostook Harvest

Mr and Mrs John L Moore of Ellsworth were guests of Mr and Mrs aecepe of 7 North street Miss Norma Drummond U M 49 teaches English in Fort Fairfield High School She visits three weeks with her aunt and uncle Norman Drummond of Arrowsie during potato harvest when students help harvest Morse High alumna class of 45.

John L. Moore Ellsworth Aecepe North Street Norma Drummond U. of M Fort Fairfield Normanrummond Arrowsie Aroostook Miss Drummond Morse High

Mrs Ida Stover and Miss Lor raine Stover at West Bath Grange

Mrs Ida Stover and Miss Lor raine Stover assist Mrs William Armstrong at the fancy work table during the West Bath Grange fair setting.

Ida Stover Lorraine Stover William Armstrong West Bath Grange Fair

Attorney and Mrs G Murray Smith Jr Adopt a Girl

Attorney and Mrs G Murray Smith Jr of Richmond Va became guardians of Amber Lee a girl. Mrs Smith formerly Dorothy Higgins lived in Bath worked in the Hull engineering drafting room at Bath Iron Works. Miss Elzira Goss resumed duties at Edna Mae Shop after illness confinement.

G. Murray Smith, Jr Richmond Amber Lee

Reginald Soucie Undergoes Appendectomy at Memorial Hospital

Reginald Soucie of Milan Street underwent an appendectomy this morning at Memorial Hospital. The operation proceeded without reported complications and he is in satisfactory condition awaiting recovery.

Reginald Soucie Milan Street Memorial Hospital

Free man and Preney host clambake at Popham Beach cottage

Mr and Mrs John Freeman and Mr and Mrs John Preney hosted a Sunday clambake at the Preneys Popham Beach cottage. Guests included Mr and Mrs Claudius Tipsword and son Harrison Mr and Mrs Edmond St Pierre and daughter Joanne of Bath and Mr and Mrs Robert Myles of Illinois.

John H. Freeman John Preney Preney Popham Beach Claudius Tipsword Harrison Edmond St. Pierre Joanne Bath Robert Myles Illinois

Portland Obituary Notices for Four Women

Four women named Mrs A M Main Archibald Main Mrs Archibald Main Jr Mrs John McInnes and Mrs Duncan McInnes died Tuesday in Portland local obituary notices state their names and fatalities without further familial details or ages.

A. M. Main Archibald Main, Jr John McInnes Duncan McIinnes Portland

Local Social Notes From Atlan ta and Area

Mrs. Herman Stover of Atlanta Ga returns home after summer at the Stover homestead in Harpswell Center and visits with sisters Mrs John J Keegan Grove street and Mrs William Esmond Willow street. Otis Smith family of Kittery spent weekend with sister and husband. Reginald Soucie of Milan etc.

Herman Stover Atlanta, Ga Stover Harpswell Center John J. Keegan Grove Street William Esmond Willow Street Mrs. Otis Smith Kittery Mr. Smith Mr. and Aire Reginald Soucie Milan Eet

Frates Daughter Undergoes Appendectomy

Katherine Frates, daughter of Mr and Mrs Richard J Frate of North Street, underwent an appendectomy Monday evening at Memorial Hospital.

Katherine Frates Richard J. Frate North Street Memorial Hospital

Norway couple visits Wil low street kin on Sunday

Mr and Mrs Harley True of Norway were Sunday guests of Mrs True's sister and husband Mr and Mrs Harry Cook of Willow Street.

Harley True Norway Mrs. True Mrs Harry Cook Willow Street

Youth Council Prepares Benefit Card Party Weekend

The Youth Council outlines plans for a mixed dance Friday and Saturday and selects committees for a card party to be held next Wednesday. Many tables are reserved and more reservations are expected before Monday’s council meeting.

Prison official speaks before Dike School P T A

Donald Chase of Maine State Prison Thomaston spoke at the Dike School PT A meeting on the duties of his office. He described inmate investigations and rehabilitation efforts, noting most inmates came from relief families with a sixth grade education and praising the prison school program.

Washington Street Dike P. T. A Dike School Donald Chase Maine State Prison Thomaston Chase Sagadahoc P.T.A Keyes

Automobile cases feature in court

A series of court actions result from Sunday incidents. Thomas Lyden of Bath paid 20 dollars and 4.70 dollars costs for reckless driving after pleading guilty to a charge by State Trooper Francis W. Powers. George L. Cramp of Woolwich received two months probation and a 100 dollar fine plus 5.60 dollars costs for operating under the influence following an accident in Woolwich. An intoxication case yielded a guilty verdict and a 5 dollar fine with 4.70 dollars costs. Kenneth Seegars and James Harriman of Woolwich admitted guilt for unlicensed digging of bloodworms and each paid 10 dollar fines and 4.70 dollars costs. Warden Swansea G. Burns was the complainant in those. Philip Hunt paid 5 dollars and 4.70 dollars costs for failing to stop at Leeman Highway and Washington street. Carroll A. Holmes of Portland pleaded guilty to speeding 60 mph on Carlton bridge, fined 25 dollars and 4.70 dollars costs. Kenneth Bailey waived a hearing on a suspended license charge, pleaded not guilty, and appealed a 20 dollar fine plus 4.70 dollars costs to the October Sagadahoc Superior Court. Bailey was remanded in 50 dollars for appearance.

Phippsburg Thomas Lyden Bath Francis W. Powers George L. Cramp Woolwich Cramp Gardiner R. Deering Kenneth Seegars James Harriman Swansea G. Burns Leeman Highway Washington Street Philip Hunt Carroll A. Holmes Portland Edward W. Bridgham Carlton Bridge Deering Kenneth Bailey Sagadahoc County Bailey

Mizpah Class Elects Officers At Fall Meeting

Mrs Leslie Dyer was elected president of Mizpah class at First Baptist Church during the annual fall meeting held at Mrs Harold Carters home on North Street. New vice president is Mrs John Shorey with Mrs John Cary secretary and Mr Kenneth Thayer treasurer reelected. The group plans weekly meetings and voted cash gifts for Chester McKenzie and church repairs. An engagement party for Miss Eleanor Mill was held during the social hour. Next gathering will be at Mrs George Cary’s home on Cottage Street.

Leslie Dyer First Baptist Church Harold Carter North Street John Shorey John Cary Kenneth Thayer Chester McKenzie Memorial Hospital Eleanor Mill George Cary Cottage Street

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