Bath Republican seeks June primary state representative seat
The article profiles Bath Republican candidate for state representative in the June primaries, noting his long local involvement since 1944 as Ward Six councilman and city committeeman. It highlights his labor support, education at Harvard, and marriage to Virginia Miller of Lisbon Falls Brunswick with two sons Carl G Jr and William S. The family owns 1121 Washington Street property and Morse 45 is in the U S Navy while William is a Morse freshman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Miller
Lisbon Falls
Brunswick
Carl G. Jr
Morse
U. S. Navy
William S
William Sewall
Washington Street
Farewell Tribute to Mrs Carlos Dean
A prettily appointed tea was held Saturday afternoon at the home of Mrs Duncan McInnes Seathert in farewell to Mrs Carlos Dean of Brunswick who will join her husband Commander Dean U S N in Alaska. Hostesses were Mrs Roger Luke and Mrs Julia Habits. The occasion was arranged with Spring flowers and tall white candles. Commander Dean was stationed at the Bath Iron Works for four years while affiliated with the Naval Department and he and Mrs Dean had a large circle of friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duncan Mclinnes
Seathefert
Carlos Dean
Brunswick
Com- Dean
Roger Luke
Julia
Hitchcockell
W. P. Robert
Commander Dean
Bath Iron Works
Naval Department
Dean
Personal Shower for Mrs Leon Pennell Jr in McPennell
A surprise personal shower for Mrs Leon Pennell Jr was hosted at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs George Brownrigg in McPennell on Wednesday evening. Guests included Mrs Robert Stone Mrs Olin Pankhurst Mrs Clarence White Mrs Edward Lee and others with bridge games and refreshments after gifts were opened.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leon Pennell, Jr
Peggy Brown
George Brownrigg
McPennell
Robert Stone
Olin Pankhurst
Clarence White
Edward Lee
John Preney
Arthur Young
America Bourque
Priscilla Trott
June Varney
Mary Durant
Arthur Matthew
Frank Durant
Myra Pennell
William Steward
Evelyn Quilette
George Brown
Julia Brownrigg
Brownrigg
Peggy Brownrigg
Bath Woman Ships Six Barrels of Clothing Abroad
Mrs Anna Campbell of North Bath has packed six barrels of clothing and essentials for Finland to aid destitute relatives and friends. She thanks Bath residents for their generous help and notes a sister’s letter arriving after five and a half years. She plans to continue sending clothing, thread, needles, buttons, shoes, and other useful items as need persists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Campbell
North Bath
Finland
Bath
Valentines Party At Hall Delights Local Guests
The hall featured valentine colors and a circular layout with Seer headbands for all. Decorations earned praise for the Young and St Pierre families. A covered dish supper followed by songs, piano accompaniment, and a playful evening of games and tomime brought laughter and competitive wins for George Sagris, Marcella Jenks, Bernard Knight, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Young
Edmund St. Pierre
Arlene Cox
Thelma Knight
Edward Cox
Edward Jenks
Mr. Sylvester
Florence Sagris
Betsy Colters
Tomime
Margaret Wise
Nellie Hatch
Sun
Esther Sylvester
Manuel del Popolo
Beatrice St. Pierre
Horizon
Ann Fish
Patrick
Zingerella
Barbara Young
Doris Billington
Stairs
Marcella Jenks
George Sagris
Gerard Billington
Sylvester
Leonard Fish
Wise
Aileen Hodge
Another Bath Built Destroyer In Service
The U S S Bausell, named for Corp. Lewis K. Bausell, was commissioned by Rear Adm. Wilder D. Baker at the Boston Naval Base. Baker praised Bausell for sacrificing his life at Peleliu Island on Sept. 15, 1944, by shielding his squad from a grenade. Cmdr. J. W. Bewick becomes commanding officer of Escort Division 63. The ship was launched at Bath Iron Works in Bath, Maine, on November 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bausell
Comdr
J. W. Bewick
Escort Division 63
Annapolis
Bath Iron Works Corp
Plant
Bath
Silver Tea Postponed To May At Old Ladies Home
Owing to icy walking and driving conditions the Board of Managers of the Old Ladies Home has postponed the Annual Silver Tea to the first week in May. The event, a major home fundraiser, is usually held in February. Friends are asked to note the date change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Managers of the Old Ladies’ Flame
Will Select County's Best All Around 4-H Club Girl 1946
This item describes the all around 4-H club girl award in 1946, noting the gold medal for general excellence and criteria such as home economics, gardening, nutrition, demonstrations, health, and school records. State winner receives trip to Chicago congress and potential college scholarships. Last year's Maine winner and county recipients are listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Questos
Eeeomne
Perfpam
Chicago
Montgomery Ward
Maine
Anna Stasinowsky
Cumberland Center
Lillianne A. Caron
Twin
Carolyn Harmon
Central Stymaeax
Barbara Mer
Eagles Celebrate 48th Anniversary With Initiation Night
Bath Aerie marks the Fraternal Order of Eagles 48th anniversary with a class initiation and old timers night. Delbert Hatch announces events as membership exceeds one million with 150000 veterans from WW II. A dinner is planned at 6 30 with one of the largest gatherings in Aerie history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of Eagles
America
Bath Aerie
Delbert Hatch
Aerie
Seattle
Yee Os Eee Brown
Kitchen Shower for Gardiner Bride Candidate
A kitchen shower was given for Helen Gallant of Gardiner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. T. S. Thibodeau on Marshall street Thursday evening by Mrs. Thibodeau and Miss Louise Avery. The event honored Miss Gallant and Clayton R. Thibodeau for their upcoming marriage. Guests enjoyed a social evening and a buffet lunch after gifts were presented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Gallant
Gardiner
T. S. Thibodeau
Marshall Street
Edna Coombs
Edwina Young
Virgina Brown
Barbara Child
Walter McElman
Lelia Thornton
Loraine Holmes
Alma Swanton
Helen Cormier
Alice Avery
Helen Avery
Eustelle Metivier
Girl Scouts Meet in February Session
The Allegro Girl Scouts met February 6 at the home of Mrs. John Parker on Summer Street. Mrs. James Nostall presided and Claire Milton opened the meeting. Mrs. Edward Butterfield taught knitting fancy mittens. Janice Knight was chosen secretary. Dues were paid registrations taken and refreshments served after the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegro
John Parker
Summer Street
James Nostall
Claire Milton
Edward Butterfield
Janice Knight
Naturalizations Granted at January Term Court
Justice Merrill presided as Leon ardo Carmine Jean Gertrude Moore Thomas Edward Collins Nellie Amanda Kent Jewett Bertha Ann Whittam and Joseph Felix Gallant were naturalized at the January term court session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice Merrill
Leonardo Carmine
Jean Gertrude Moore
Thomas Edward Collins
Nellie Amanda Kent Jewett
Bertha Ann Whittam
Joseph Felix Gallant
Farnham Couple Guests at Knight Homestead Weekend
Mr and Mrs George B Farnham of Woolwich were guests at the Knight Homestead Peterboro New Hampshire over the weekend. It is reported they will regret falling ill with the flu at his home on the Old Brunswick Road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George B. Farnham
Woolwich
Knight Homestead
Peterboro, N. H
Old Brunswick Road
Monthly Meeting Notes From Cosmopolitan Club Highlights
The Cosmopolitan Club held a monthly meeting with performances by Mabel and Mrs. French on piano. Mrs Everett Pinkham and Mrs Arthur Colby gave inspiring talks on the mid winter Maine State Federation event. A nominating committee for 1946 47 officers was announced and March committees were appointed including program house and philanthropic groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mopolitan Club
Lady of
Mabel
Arthur Burgess
Arthur Packard
Madeline Small
William Lundrigan
Addie Palmer
John Robb
Clayton ‘Fortier
Leask
Margaret Mulligan
Raymond Durgan Observes A Birthday Party
Durgan celebrated his birthday with a party for ten young friends. Dorothy Woods Verly Austin Elvira Pecci Leilani Cahill Jackie Hartleb Joe McCole Robert Freeman Michael Freeman Natalie Hagan and Richard an attended. Dorothy ron won first prize for piano. Robert and Joe McCole won the er 9 hunt and both received prizes. Leilani Cahill Beverly and Jackie Hartleb won cream prizes. A large birthday cake with nine candles was cut. Each guest received a candy basket a large candy heart and a valentine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durgan
Dorothy Woods Verly Austin
Elvira Pecci
Leilani Cahill
Jackie Hartleb
Joe McCole
Robert
Michael Freeman
Natalie Hagan
Richard An
Dorothy Ron
Etty Valentine
Engagement Announced for Willette Pillip of Washington DC
Announcement states Miss Willette Pillip of Lark Street Washington DC becomes engaged to Mr Leininger son of Mr and Mrs Adams Leininger of Washington DC They are connected to Deering SC and Eastern High School prior to 1942 enlistment He serves aboard the USS Rodman at Norfolk VA wedding planned at the Naval Air Base chapel Brunswick with his mother present and a marine role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gement
Or M. Coe Pillip Weughter Willette
Lark Street van Washiasts
Mat Coast Cogs Fs A Rs
Deeringsc
Leininger
Adams Leininger
Washington, D. C
Damaged Scout Yacht In Elizabeth City Explosion
Roscoe P McFadden received a telegram from Horatio L Baker owner of the yacht Scout reporting a gasoline explosion at the Elizabeth City dock. Baker said windows were broken and other damage occurred but no serious harm and the diesel engine remains functioning. He quipped the report may be exaggerated like Mark Twain on his death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roscoe P. McFadden
Horatio L. Baker
Elizabeth City
Summer Property Sold at Pemaquid Harbor Bristol
Dr. H. P. Clearwater’s waterfront estate at Pemaquid Harbor Bristol sold to Mr. and Mrs. John Huntington of South Bristol. Previews Incorporated announced the sale via broker James W. Lyons of Damariscotta. The 200 acre high elevation site includes distant sea views and a 10 room ship captain house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pemaquid Harbor
Bristol
H. P. Clearwater
John Huntington
South Bristol
Previews Incorporated
National Real Estate Clearing House
James W. Lyons
Damariscotta
Babies Born to Fortier and Parent Families
Mr and Mrs Arthur Fortier of Drayton road welcomed a son born Saturday at Memorial hospital and Mr and Mrs Donald Parent of Office drive announced a daughter born Saturday at Memorial hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Fortier
Drayton Road
Memorial Hospital
Donald Parent
Office Drive
Mrs Mildred Conway Heads East for Indefinite Visit
Mrs Mildred Conway of Fratt Street leaves Tuesday for an indefinite visit to her former home in Hartford Connecticut and to New York City and Washington where she will be a guest of relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred Conway
Fratt Street
Hartford
Conn
New York City
Washington
Lea
West Bath native Ezra Athearn Brown obituary note
Born in West Bath Ezra Athearn Brown was one of two children of Ezra and Patience A Brown. He lived with his son William A Brown and daughter Mrs von Seiler nee Garnet town Milford Mass. He leaves a sister, and a great grandchild among other relatives. He cut and prepared wood in winter and tended his garden each summer as a long time reader of the Times and an active club member. He belonged to the Three Quarter Century club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Bath
Ezra
Patience T Athearn Brown
Lemont Street
William A
von Seiler
Garnet
Milford
Mass
The
Times
Indea
Brown
Stork Shower Held for Mrs Frank Gallagher
Mrs Frank Gallagher of 1 Deering Street hosted a stork shower Friday evening for her sister, Herbert Wing. Guests included Mrs Morton Young and Harold Wing with a buffet supper, gift presentations to Mrs Wing, and attendees such as Miss Frances Young Master kk Young Mrs Harold Weg Master Tommy Wing Mrs R Kenney Mrs John Steinhears Mrs Le Roy Colby Mrs Gerald Coffin Mrs John Sylvester Mrs Gerald Atkinson Mrs Just Wold Mrs Thomas Gallagher and Mrs ph Arsenault.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Gallagher
Deering Street
Herbert Wing
Morton Young
Harold Wing
Wing
Morton Youn
Frances Young
Kk Young
Harold Weg
Tommy Wing
R . Kenney
John Steinhears
LeRoy Colby
Gertrude Coffin
John Sylvester
Gerald Atkinson
Just Wold
S. Thomas Gallagher
Ph Arsenault
Birthday Party for Beverly Clancy on Third Birthday
Mrs James ee ae street hosted a birthday party for Beverly Clancy who turned three on Tuesday afternoon. Refreshments and a decorated cake were served as she received gifts. Guests included Mrs Alphie Pelle tier and son bas Gnars Lewis Pooler and son Bobby Mrs Edward Ryan and daughter Paige Robert Stone and son Bobby James Clancy Jr Anita Nancy and Stephen Brown Wayne Perry Mary and Martha Pratt John Hughes and Bruce and Margo Parks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Ee Ae Street
Beverly Clancy
Alphie Pelletier
Bas Gnars
Lewis Pooler
Bobby
Edward Ryan
Paige
Robert Stone
James Clancy, Jr
Anita
Ancy
Stephen Brown
Wayne Perry
Mary
Martha Pratt
John Hughes
Bruce
Margo Parks
Perkins Harper Wedding at St Mary's Church
Miss Betty Harper daughter of Mrs Edward Hawkes of Phippsburg and Stanley Perkins of Popham Beach were married Friday at 8 30 in a double ring ceremony at St Marys church. Rev Father Martineau officiated. Bridesmaid Vivian White of West Bath and best man John Gallant of this city attended. A reception for close relatives followed at Mrs Hawkes home in Espeburg and the couple left for a brief honeymoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Harper
Edward Hawkes
Phippsburg
Stanley Perkins
Popham Beach
St. Mary's Church
Father Martineau
Vivian White
West Bath
John Gallant
Brown Egg Brought to Times Office by Local Fancier
A large brown egg measuring nine by seven inches and weighing six ounces was brought to the Times Office on Tuesday by Clarence Ores of Pleasant Avenue. The egg, laid by a Barred Hen from Mr Pendleton's flock, is noted as unusually large.
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Times Office
Clarence Ores
Pleceant Avenue
Mr. Pendleton
Mrs Elvira Trafton to Return Home in March
Mrs Elvira Trafton of Lincoln Street has spent several months in North Vassalboro with her niece Maude Webber and nephew Benjamin Webber. She hopes to return home in March if the weather is not too cold and will celebrate her 85th birthday soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elvira Trafton
Lincoln Street
Vassalboro
Miss Maude
Benjamin Webber
Motorists Keep Two Courts Busy
Patrolmen Edwin Fent and George Oliver of the local department towed Thurston’s car from the highway after a radio call from Newell. The incident led to fines totaling 1100 and an additional 98.95, reflecting traffic court actions in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Acer
Leos
Thurston
Thres
Edwin Fent A
George Oliver
Newell
Oliver
Coneer Cence
Ottein R. Deer
Gomes Richardson Wedding At West Point Church
The wedding of Gomes and Richardson was held Monday at West Point Church with uncle Lewis Wallace officiating in the absence of the father. Attendees numbered about 200 at the reception at Sou'west Lodge, while 180 joined the church service.
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Empe
Lewis Wallace
Jan Boertena
Ara Sportman
Boston
Mousseline Desoi
Maureen Gilliam
Ellis Wallace
West Point
Sou
West Lodge
Gopiece
Berwinsvale Leaves After Engine Trouble At Sea
Berwinsvale departed this morning after a week delay caused by engine room trouble that surfaced as the vessel began its sea voyage Thursday. It started from Iron Works with co anchor spoons, was towed back to its wharf, and remained there overnight before sailing for uth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berwinsvale
Eed
Aftes Vesyn
Anchor Spoons Iron Works
Uth
Local Residents Attend Boston Sportsmen’s Gathering
Mr and Mrs Wilbur Crocker of Milan Street and Mr and Mrs Howard Rice of Mechanic Street returned from a weekend in Boston where they attended the Sportsmen's event. They were joined by Mr and Mrs Arthur Berry of Iskeag who also attended the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbur Crocker
Milan Street
Howard Rice
Mechanic Street
Boston
Arthur Berry
Iskeag
Community Notices and Personal Items From Brunsw ick Area
Local column lists fund drive leaders and committee members including Hatch chairing the knitting committee and Gladys Raymond leading membership. Byron Durgin and others named as directors. Personal notes report Edward Baker ill at home, Louisa Given sick, Roberta Burrell visiting from Cambridge, Edward Bragdon Jr. injures arm, and Brown family recovering from illness. Nellie De Bree and John Finley announce their marriage in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anity Brown
Eine Sor Tor
Vaent Yy
May 'Goula Knitting Committee
Hatch
Home Service
Ae Hackett
Junior Red Cross
Gladys Raymond
Byron Durgin
Ayter
Edward Baker
Louisa Given
Livermore Falls High
Milton Given
Roberta’ Burrell
Cambridge
Mass
Coon Burrell
Minerva Dunlap
Edwardrd Bragdon, Jr
Brown
George Brown
Avery Sr
Florida
Nellie de Bree
John Finley
P de
Bowdoinham
Mr. Finley
Finley
Augusta
Farm Bureau Meeting on Bowdoinham Post Road
Farm Bureau members gathered at Mrs. Lora White's Post Road home on February 6 for a session led by Home Management Leader Mrs. Bernice Dore titled Handiwork or Craft. A dinner hosted by Mrs. Lora White and Mrs. Evelyn Ackley featured chicken pie mashed potatoes beans cabbage salad craw sauce real raspberry shortcake and coffee. Attendees included Mrs. Lora Waiters Mrs. Evelyn Ackley Mrs. Heath Mrs. Margaret Prindall Mrs. Coze Hobart Mrs. Adeline Loree Mrs. Edith Douglass and Mrs. Prudence Lucy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Bureau
Lora White
Post Road
Bernice Dore
Lora
White
Evelyn Ackley
Heath
Margaret Prindall
Coze Hobart
Adeline Loree
Edith Douglass
Prudence Lucy
Mrs Cae Brown Visits Aunt Lucy in New
Mrs Cae Brown of New visits her aunt Lucy, sharing time and family connection during a planned visit to the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cae Brown
New
Lucy
Elks Plan Past Rulers Program For Boston Event
The Elks announce a Past Exalted Ruler program with a professional act from Boston and several candidates to be initiated. Exalted Ruler Thomas Cummings and officers Jessie Allen Charles Sider Albert Me hear will fill chairs including Knight John Munn Guard Edward Chaplain Harold Fielding and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Thomas Cummings
Jessie Allen
Charles Sider
Albert Me’ Knighing
John Munn- Guard
Edward Chaplain
Harold Fielding
John Peasey
Edward Tyler
Joseph Doyle
Dance Pupils Shine in Bath Community Center Program
An excellent Bath Community Center program featured Mary Cooningham's School of Dancing with 125-plus attendees. Pupils performed varied dances to piano, including Rhapsody and Three Shades in Rhythm, with Master of Ceremonies Pat Murphy and several ballads by Doris George. Finalists are slated for February 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Nel
Doris George
Leo Gal
Irene Gray
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Bath Built
Ruth Mathias
Third Street
Bangor
Aerie OF Eagles
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Raymond Durgan
Summer Property
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Bowdoinham Post Road
Ers
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Lancaster
Massachusetts
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Ea Age
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Tait
Iota
Fred McMurray
Cere Eer Ay
Elksplan
Gene Autry
Smiley Burnette
Mary Lee Pals
Golden West
King of the Forest Rangers
Sheraha Aeras al Pi
Art Linkletter
Ozzie Nelson
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