Easter Service and local notices in Montserrat paper
Easter Sunday service in the first Congregational church will feature scripture and music depicting events from Gethsemane to the Resurrection, with the choir led by George E. Millard. Various local residents and visitors are noted, including moves, visits, and club activities. the U. S. Destroyer Sims is to be launched April 8 from Bath Iron Works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Sewall
Roy R. Marston
Edna M. Southard
E. P. Munsey
H. W. Hawes
First Congregational Church
Gethsemane
George E. Millard
Dana Rines
Mystic
Conn
Alvin W. Keirstead
Main Street
Jeanette Haggett
Westbrook Junior College
Lawrence B. Haggett
Mary Hobson
George Bemis
Carolyn
Varney
Grace Knight
the Constitution
George Lincoln, Jr
Portland
A. G. Varney
Kenneth Sullivan
Roslindale
Mass
Richard Keen
Beverly
Quincy
Leslie Sullivan
Montsweag Farm Bureau
Rose Baker
Iry Quinnam
Charlotte Peck
Boston
Mias Anne Miete
Huntoon Hill Grange
Robert Smith
Jackson
High Street
Cancer Control Drive Committee
Harriet Jackson
Carolyn Pendleton
Sarah Keirstead
Elizabeth French
Cora Small
Bath
Harvey T. Bailey
Federal Street
Virginia Pease
University of Maine
American Legion Auxiliary
Nellie Dowling
Bradford Street
Christ
Bullard
Weekend Notes From Malden And Local Bereavements
Dana Rines and Mr and Mrs John and Mrs Roy R Marston spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Law rence Marston in Malden Massachusetts. Mr and Mrs Edgar Rankin welcomed a nine pound son born at Lincoln County Memorial Hospital Damariscotta Saturday. Bilsworth Holbrook traveled to Boston on business over the weekend. Mr and Mrs Harold Campbell hosted a buffet supper last week Tuesday honoring Mrs John Blagdon on her birthday. Guests included Mr and Mrs Blagdon, Mr and Mrs Dana Rines and Mr and Mrs Bradford C Redennett Jr. Miss Joanna Evans returned to her studies at the University of Maine Monday. Weekend guests of Miss Evans included Miss Isabel Crosby and her brother Charles Crosby of Dexter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dana Rines
John
Roy R. Marston
Lawrence Marston
Malden
Mass
Edgar Rankin
Lincoln County Memorial Hospital
Damariscotta
Bilsworth Holbrook
Boston
Harold Campbell
John Blagdon
Blagdon
Bradford C. Redennett, Jr
Joanna Evans
University of Maine
Miss Evans
Isabel Crosby
Charles Crosby
Dexter
Henry Dubar
Nequasset
Goodwill Club
E. V. Reed
Maude Urr
Florence Carleton
Bath National Bank
Percy Marston
Avis
Sagadahoc Ferry
Samuel Morse
Carrol
Clara M. Reed
J. W. Reed
Day's Ferry Community Club
Burnt Jacket
Kennebec
Woolwich
American Red Cross
Edward W Reed
Woolwich Union
North Woolwich
Nequasset Congregational Church
John Carter
Day's Ferry Congregational Church
Helen Maloney
Wakefield
Loring Mayberry
Book Club
Lincoln Houdlette
China
Isaac Howard
Nine of Clubs
Samuel Buck
Harry A. Beals
Wiscasset
Ida M
Harry L. Thompson
Bath
Harold Goddell
Floyd Goddell
Los Angeles
Calif
California Inc. Flying School
Goddell
Morse High
Herbert Leeman
Carrie Gilbert
Gardiner
Everett King
Forest Baker
Oreno
Zina Eaton
Winnegance
Rosa Shea
Arrowsie
Lemuel Preble
Day’s Ferry
Montsweag
Dirigo Grange to Visit West Bath for Evening Program
Dirigo Grange will visit West Bath Monday evening with Mrs Edgar D Leavitt in charge of dining and several members directing the kitchen. A program by the grange followed by Carver's Orchestra for dancing. Discussion on grange aims and improvements preceded the entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar D. Leavitt
Charles Walsh
D. Wallace MacDonald
Ernest Snow
Annie Williams
Grace Waterman
Fred Rose
Dirigo Grange
West Bath
The
Grange
Carver
Women's Field Army
Oxford County Patrons of Husbandry Mutual Fire Insurance Co
Leon Genthner
Rainbow Ramblers
Herbert Cavanaugh
Herbert Simpson
Albert Henderson
Dike P.T.A. Plans Card Party for April 20
Mrs James Nostall state safety chairman spoke on Safety Tuesday at Dike P.T.A. meeting in North End Community club. Plans were made for a card party to be held April 20. Mrs Sanford B Nickerson and Mrs Wilbur H Crooker were hosts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Nostall
State Safety
Dike P.T.A
North End
Sanford B. Nickerson
Wibur H. Crooker
WINNEGANCE Mix Hire B Williams to entertain Thurkday
B Williams will entertain at the Squaw club Thursday evening as part of a mixed entertainment night. The event features a guest appearance by Winnegance Mix Hire and aims to draw in local patrons for a social evening of music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williams
West Bath Community Notes From an Oregon to Bath Borough
West Bath notes report the untimely passing of Emery E. Rideout Jr. and his longtime ties to the local school. It lists social updates including arrivals, visits, illness recoveries, and events at the University of Maine and in Bath. It mentions Mrs. Alfred B. Snow’s return, several deaths in Portland, and visits from Nellie Starrett and Annie Trufant. It also covers improvements in Melford Perham, recovery of Mrs. Percy Holbrook, and local household matters. The piece reflects community life with campus impressions and local happenings tied to Bath and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Littlefield School
Emery E. Rideout, Jr
Bath
Emery
Alfred B. Snow
Courtney E. Stover
Edward Mank
Lannes Puller
Portland
Nellie Starrett
Geneseo
J. E. Mayo
Starrett
Nellie Healey
Annie Trufant
Portsmouth
N. H
Ralph H. Warren
Washington Street
Melford Perham
Nelson Perham
Hadeen
Woodstock
Percy E. Holbrook
Loring D. Smar
Priday
Parm
University of Maine
Maine
Pred W. Larrabee
Joseph W. Larrabee
Trafton Swain
York
Melvin Rogers
Thomaston
Isaac Trufant
Brunswick
Fred W. Larrabee
H. A. Bates
East Brunswick
Edward K. Thompson
Edwin W. Haggett
Sterling Bible Class Sets Easter Help and Fundraisers
The Sterling Bible class voted to contribute to Easter decorations and to make a special offering at Corliss Street church. They plan to sell Christmas cards in summer to raise funds and continue cycle teas. Mrs. John H. Hunt presided. Abby McCabe led devotions. 27 members attended with one new member admitted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sterling Bible
Corliss Street Church
John H. Hunt
Abby McCabe
Birthday Bank
Mary Bowker
Theresa Hill
Grace Watson
Grace McIntire
Ann Deering
Ada Dunbar
Lilian Fisher
Mary Gillespie
Sarah Garcelon
Louise Taylor
Sue Mitchell
Carrie Lemont
D A R program pleased members of Col Dummer Sewall chapter
Members of the Col. Dummer Sewall chapter D A R gathered at Central church parish house Tuesday afternoon to enjoy a Pine Tree club eighth grade history program from Central Grammar School. Mrs. Fred W. Humphreys praised the teacher and school. Regent Mrs. Leonard M. Lord led the business session. Two new members joined and reports from the Portland State Conference were presented. A rummage sale was approved and the annual meeting will be next month at Mrs. Fred Cary's home to elect officers. Capt. and Mrs. William R. Freeman and their children plan a visit Saturday with Mr. and Mrs. Pred D. Hil, as Freeman takes three months’ vacation from Isthmian G S Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. Dummer
Portland
Fred Cary
East Brunswick
Ins
Edmund M. Staples
William R. Freeman
William, Jr
Priscilla
Pred D. Hil
High Street
Capt. Freeman
G. 8. Co
Woolwich notices and community events across Woolwich and Sagadahoc Ferry
Local Woolwich residents host and plan social evenings and public suppers. Red Cross executive committee meeting set for Sagadahoc Ferry. Easter services and Good Friday observances announced. Community clubs hold meetings and visits, with updates on members, illnesses, travel, and local church notes.
Joseph Saint Jr Celebrates Ninth Birthday Party
Joseph Saint Jr observed his ninth birthday Tuesday afternoon with a party at Meadowway, featuring games and refreshments of birthday cake and ice cream. Guests included Henry Mitchell, Joseph Hibbs, Paul Petit, Louris Michalos, Junior Young, Joseph Arabas, Edward Lefervre and Paul Ouellette. Lawrence Weston of Waldoboro passed away Friday in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Saint, Jr
Meadowway
Henry Mitchell
Joseph Hibbs
Paul Petit
Louris Michalos
Junior Young
Joseph Arabas
Edward Lefervre
Paul Ouellette
Appointment Hours and Phone Contact Listed
Thursdays and Fridays from 10 a m to 6 p m and Saturdays by appointment. Telephone 371 W.
Bath Iron Works to Launch USS Sims Amid Army Day Parade
Bath Iron Works will launch the 1500 ton destroyer USS Sims at 4 p.m. Saturday with Army Day exercises. Gov and Mrs Barrows attend as hundreds gather for a parade by Fifth Infantry National Guardsmen 103rd Infantry and Legion posts. A 5,000 to 10,000 spectator crowd is expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bims
Bath Iron Works Corp
WCSH
Portland
Kennebec River
New World
Virginia
Popham Colony
USS. Sims
Bath
Bowdoin College
Ship Yard
Sims
American Legion
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Sons of Union Veterans
Coast Guard
Kickapoo
Revenue
Travis
Lisbon Falls
R.O.T.C
University of Maine
Fifth Infantry
National Guardsmen
103Rd Infantry
V.F.W
How a Naval Destroyer Launches From Dry Dock
The article details the ceremonial bottle breaking at launch, the red blue silk cover and teak cradle, and the synchronized relay of hawsers from pier to stern. It explains cradles weighted with ballast, Seguin tug assist, and a post launch hull inspection by diver Frank Hanson of Woolwich.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seguin
Iron Works
Frank
Hanson
Woolwich
Iron Works prepares new Sims launch and crew notes
The article recounts how the Ranger cradle was freed in prior launches at the Iron Works, describes the upcoming Sims launch supervised by Foreman Costain, and lists crew connections, including Lieut James M. Roberts and various chief petty officers linked to the event. It also mentions the death of Mrs. Sarah E. Oliver, a wedding of Randall E. Merry, illnesses among workers, and staffing moves at the yard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iron Works
Harold K. Vanderbilt
Sims
Foreman Costain
Carpenter’s Department
Frank M. Bowker
Aquidneck
Ranger
Sampson
Davis and Jouett
James M. Roberts
Naval Academy
Annapolis
Idaho
U. S
S. Drayton
Herman R. Depoyster
Sarah E. Oliver
Shepard Street
George Baer Connard
Pres. Newell
Shipyard shift shifts and nuptials in Bangor area scene
Edward Gediman moves from Sun Shipbuilding to Boston Navy Yard. Louis Preney and Blanche Bowman plan a Bangor wedding next Monday. John Watson transfers to Arthur King’s shipyard office. Dennis Gaudet’s horse and jigger fleet yields to Chevrolet trucks run by Arthur Small and Jimmy Morse. Earle E. Carlton, famed Maine semi pro, joins shipfitting with Rupe Lewis. Safety Contest shows Blues 60 vs Reds 110. captains to be named. Social security cards urged for plant applicants. Harry Thebeau returns to Production after illness. New south wall windows rise in the machine shop. Fred K. Sturtevant’s coonhound Dictator earns top US points in 1938 trials, totaling 60.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dennis Gaudet
Arthur Small
Jimmy Morse
Sacred Heart Circle Sets April Social and May Plans
Sacred Heart circle of Daughters of Isabella met Tuesday in Front Street hall with Regent Mrs Anne Perry presiding. April social chairs Gertrude Nugent and Perry. May hostesses Ada Nostall Grace Costain Lena Fortier. May social chair Catherine Conley with a large committee. Invitations extended to Brunswick banquet April 16 and State convention in Waterville May 6 7 with National president Mrs Earl Reynolds as guest speaker. New member Mrs Noella McNeil joined. Plans announced for Bath May convention committees to be named later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sacred Heart Circle
Daughters of Isabella
Front Street
Anne Perry
Gertrude Nugent
Perry
Catharine Reardon
Ada Nostall
Grace Costain
Lena Fortier
Maine
National Council of Catholic Women
Waterville
Earl R. Reynolds
Chicago
Noella McNeil
The
Bath
Brunswick theatre manager made town dog catcher
William C. Murch, long denied appointment, is now town dog catcher after town fathers rejected bluffing and named him special officer and constable. He must take oath at town clerk and resign only after. Friends plan to enforce duties including rounding up stray dogs and burying dead ones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William C. Murch
Brunswick
Murch
Also Mentioned on This Page
Willi B Mitchell
Bradford C. Redennett Jr
Bernard Bauley Jr
Academy
Marcia Bailey
Frances Grover
Ruth Leavitt
Mona
Richardson
Geneva Shea
Raymond Graves
Alan Weeks
Edward Evans
Elaine Dow
Mildred Morris
Dorothy Pooler
Maurice Lint
Robert Brackley
Forest Paulkingham
Wiliam Grant
Kenneth Munsey
Burnita Pray
Phyllis Reid
Jacqueline Townsend
Preshmen
Marcia Angell
Ruth Dutton
Harry Haggett
Margaret Laine
Beatrice Morris
George Pooler
Gist
Chevrolet
Labor
D.A.R
Florence Hathorne
Cheerio Club
Allen Weeks
Leona Weeks
Lawrence Weston
Waldoboro
City
Arthur Allen
Optometrist
Pleasant St
Bath Iron Works
John W. Costain
Costain
Pres
William S. Newell
Carlton Bridge
Mark Twain
Bill Daley
Don Avery
Randall E. Merry
Mary A. McAllister
Andrew B. McAllister
Drummond Street
St. Mary's Church
Raymond E. Ouellette
James G. Jenkins
Rowland 8S. Beal
Gerald
Atkinson
John E. Levyn
Boston Navy Yard
Johnny
James H. Murray
Edward Gediman
Sun Shipbuilding © Co
Chester
Navy Yard
Louis J. Preney
Blanche Bowman
Skowhegan
John Watson
Thatcher B. Pinkham
Arthur King
Earle E. Carlton
Bill
Rupe Lewis
Togus
Iron Man
Blues
Reds
Harry W. Thebeau
Fred K. Sturtevant
Tin Shop
Fred
United States
Blood Line
F. K. Sturtevant
Dayton
Ohio
Merrymeeting Park
Sagadahoc Red, Gun & Skeet Association, Inc
Yarmouth
Bridgton
Harrison
Minott
United Kennel Club of America
Green Mountain Kennels
Rockland
Father Remy
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