Holland Couple to Begin New Life in Bath at BIW
A Holland couple, Jan and Mrs. Byhouwer, longtime residents of Bath, arrive from Bennekom to start 1955. Jan starts Jan 3 at Bath Iron Works after a shipbuilding studies background including a Swedish practice year, with hopes of American citizenship in five years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Holland
Jan Byhouwer
Bennekom
Byhouwer
Bath Iron Works
Elnora O. Oliver
Union Street
Jan
Jan T. Byhouwer
Mary Evelyn Oliver Byhouwer
Anda Niegeman
America
Providence
R. I
Hope High School
Byhouwers
New York City
Holland- American Lines
Grace Church Christmas party and pageant
Grace Church Sunday school held its annual Christmas party at the parish house on Oakstreet. A pageant The Nativity directed by Mrs. Raymond Ainsworth featured many pupils with narration by William Luke. Carols, gifts, and refreshments followed, with extensive parish volunteer involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Church Sunday School
Oakstreet
Raymond Ainsworth
Roger Luke
Richard Gowen
Anne Bailey
Roberta Jewell
Diane Davis
Leslie Ainsworth
Angels
Jean Shumway
Stull
James L. Grant
Royal Arch Chapter High Priest Night in Montgomery
Montgomery and St Bernard Royal Arch Chapter observed High Priest night at Masonic Temple with excellent attendance. Past Masters Degree was exemplified by nine candidates and guests included Grand High Priest Earl Webster of Portland and Rev. Dr. David L. Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Osgood
Edwin H. P. Lowell
Clyde Baker
Thomas Aikenhead
Charles Bartlett
Earl D. Webster
Portland
Maine
David L. Wilson
Adams
Brunswick
John R. Evans
Belfast
Ireland
Royal Arch
George Washington Temple
Alexandria
United States
Five Islands Break Under Investigation in Georgetown
Sagadahoc County Sheriff’s dept continues inquiry into a break at a Five Islands home. A thief unlocked a door to steal a strong box with deeds, papers, pennies, and a ring once owned by Mrs. Nora Hanna’s late husband Forrest. The break was found Dec. 30 by Mrs. Hanna, a Bath area store cashier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sagadahoc
Hockomock Council Elects Officers at Red Men Hall
Hockomock Council of D of P elected officers at Thursday meeting in Red Men's hall followed by the Christmas party. List includes Mil dred Roderick Prophetess May Dannenfelser Pocahontas MaryJorie Steele Wenonah Thomas Tracy Powahtan Annie Wilson trustee Sophie MacPherson keeper of records Mary Anderson keeper of wampum Faith McKay collector of wampum Mildred Roderick representative to the Great Council Lorraine Cromwell alternate Installations set for Jan 16 with a covered dish supper and gift exchange audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hockomock Council
D. of P
Red Men's Hall
Mildred Roderick
May Dannenfelser
Pocahontas
MaryJorie Steele
Wenonah
Thomas Tracy
Powahtan
Annie Wilson
Sophie MacPherson
Mary Anderson
Faith McKay
Great Council
Lorraine Cromwell
Jurors Named for Sagadahoc Superior Court January Term
Traverse jurors to sit at Sagadahoc Superior Court January term with Justice Gray presiding include Verna B. Bowie Edward V. Coombs Lloyd G. Daley Beatrice Leavitt Celina Small Priscilla Thayer Harry W. Thebeau all of Bath Parker Adams Philip G. Alexander Celina Caovette John Furbish all of Topsham Fernald Bailey Marion Hanson both of Woolwich Warren K. Davis West Bath William Farr Georgetown Charles Hackett Eva A. MacDougal Bowdoinham Dorothea Little Cleveland G. Marriner Ivor Ring Robert Wyman Richmond Ernest Oliver Phippsburg Otty Q. Steen Arrowsie Irving Wheeler Bowdoin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sagadahoc
Soldier eyes two year Army tour plans
He expects his next engagement will be a two year tour with the United States Army. Married and the father of twin year old girls, he's still draft bait.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Army
Winter Street Church Ladies Auxiliary Christmas Party
The Ladies Auxiliary of Winter Street Congregational church held its annual Christmas party in the church parlor with Mrs. Merritt Shea presiding. Plans for winter activities, a baked beans supper on January 29, and plate decorations were discussed. next meeting is January 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winter Street Congregational Church
Merritt Shea
Harry Horne
William H. McGlinchy
Ernest Freeman
Herbert Anderson
Edgar Leavitt
Evelyne Percy
Ways and Means
Shea
Priscilla Cullen
Santa Claus
Manley Grant
Ruth Lary
Pre-Nuptial Shower Held for Beverly Baldwin
Miss Beverly Baldwin of Woolwich was honored at a Monday evening pre-nuptial shower hosted by Mrs. Evelyn Hanson in Wiscasset. Gifts, holiday themed decor, and refreshments accompanied party games as guests including Miss Barbara Woerter and Mrs. William Woerter attended. The event celebrated her upcoming marriage to Edward Gray of Parker Head with a New Year’s Eve home wedding planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beverly Baldwin
Fred Baldwin
Woolwich
Evelyn Hanson
Wiscasset
Edward Gray
Albert Gray
Parker Head
Miss Baldwin
Helen Gorham
Barbara Woerter
William Woerter
Maria Dodge
Marion Hanson
Mary Lebel
Janice Lebel
Wool
Farley Family Reunion Brings 22 Members Together
Mrs. Sadie Farley of East Brunswick hosts a 16 year reunion holiday gathering with gifts of quilts and keepsakes. The next day 22 relatives shared an old fashioned Christmas dinner including Jamieson, Del Cotto, Allen, Farley and Lord families from several states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sadie Farley
East Brunswick
Farley
Lee Jamieson
Carol Lee
South Lancaster
Mass
Anthony del Cotto
Helen
Tony
Russell
Middletown
N. Y
James Allen
Joy
Orlando
Fla
Paul Farley
Philip
Phyllis
David
Joyce Boyce
Paul Jerel
Donald Lord
Russell Farley
Freeport
Joy Allen
Genesta Chapter Officers Feted at Wyman Home Christmas Party
Mr and Mrs Philip Wyman hosted Genesta Chapter O E S officers for a 1953 1954 Christmas gathering at their new Bedford road residence The event featured a lit tree Nativity scene a decorated buffet and a joke tree with poetry and cheerful gifts A long guest list included Mr and Mrs Russell Merchant Mr and Mrs Donald Page Dr and Mrs Paul Bagdikian Mrs Mae Ward and many others
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip Wyman
Genesta Chapter
Bedford Road
James Taggart
Arthur Stilphen
Santa Claus
Russell Merchant
Donald T. Page
Paul G. Bagdikian
Mae Ward
Alice Stilphen
Ray Howe
Ruth Fuller
Foster Pratt
Merritt Shea
Miss Layton and Gary Hartley Wed at St Marys Rectory
Miss Margaret Mary Layton daughter of Mr and Mrs Irving Layton and Gary Foster Hartley U S Navy son of Mrs Harold Hall Jr were married December 27 at St Marys Rectory. Rev John Bellefontaine officiated. The bride wore a light blue suit with white accessories and was given in marriage by her father. Leah Coleman aunt of the bride was matron of honor in a pink suit. Best man was Stanley Coleman uncle of the bride. A reception followed at the bride’s home 4 Pleasant Avenue. The couple left for a Riviera Beach Florida honeymoon and plan to reside there. Mrs Hartley attended Morse High School. Out of town guests included Mr and Mrs Denny Albright and Mrs Donald Prior of Brunswick Mrs Henry Moore Mrs Alfred Procter and Mrs Georgetta Pinkham of Five Islands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Mary Layton
Irving Layton
Pleasant Avenue
Gary Foster Hartley
U. S. Navy
Harold Hall, Jr
Riviera Beach
Fla
St. Mary’s
John E. Bellefontaine
Leah Coleman
Bath
Stanley Coleman
Hartley
Morse High School
Denny Albright
Donald Prior
Brunswick
Henry Moore
Alfred Procter
Georgetta Pinkham
Islands
Suburb Civic Club Christmas Party Held Despite Weather
Suburb Civic Club held its annual Christmas tree party at Winneganee Community club hall Thursday evening. Poor travel conditions kept attendance light as decorations and a lighted tree provided festive background. Hostesses served creamed salmon pattie shells relishes cake and coffee while Doris Wilson distributed gifts as Santa Claus. Next meeting is January 13 with hostesses Mila Morse Olive Perry and Lillian Perry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doris Wilson
Santa Claus
Mila Morse
Olive Perry
Lillian Perry
Pythian Sisters Meet at Temple in Lowell
Pythian Sisters held a business meeting at K. P. hall Wednesday evening with Mrs. Alice Winslow presiding. Officers reported and approved. A Western Maine Jubilee association meeting is set for Portland on Jan. 13 with representatives Mrs. Lucelia Blake, Mrs. Lois Knight and Mrs. Susie Darrah. Auditing committee named: Mrs. Sarah Potter, Mrs. Lois Knight, and Mrs. Lucelia Blake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell Temple
Pythian
K. P. Hall
Alice Winslow
Western Maine Jubilee Association
Portland
Lucelia Blake
Lois Knight
Susie Darrah
Sarah Potter
Married Here on New Year's Day
Miss Hilma M. Bradstreet of Rockland and William C. Richards of Thomaston wed New Year’s Day at 2 p.m. in Rockland. Rev. Dr. David L. Wilson officiated at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Edward L. Vigne. The couple will reside in Rockland after a wedding trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Bradstreet
Rockland
Mr. Richard
Thomaston
December Social of the Daughters of Isabella
The December social of the Daughters of Isabella was held at their hall on Front Street Tuesday evening. After exchanging gifts a social evening featured games led by Connie Kayes with prizes won by Mrs. Margaret Flaherty Yvette Bisson and Helen Mose. Refreshments were provided by the committee chaired by Mrs. Annie Brownrigg with aides including Gertrude Nugent Viola Davis Yvonne Vaillant court Delia Moody Connie Hayes Elizabeth Conley Sarah White Alma Emero and Sophie McPherson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daughters of Isabella
Front Street
Connie Kayes
Margaret Flaherty
Yvette Bisson
Helen Mose
Annie Brownrigg
Gertrude Nugent
Viola Davis
Yvonne Vaillancourt
Delia Moody
Connie Hayes
Elizabeth Conley
Sarah White
Alma Emero
Sophie McPherson
Hart Durrell-Named Couple Wed in Brunswick Ceremony
Miss Dorothy Mae Hart of Bath and Lloyd Evans Durrell of Brooks married Dec. 24 at the home of Rev. Robert Ater in Brunswick with a single ring service. Attendants were Miss Jane Durrell and James Wilkens. The bride, daughter of Mrs. Dorothy M. Hart and Andrew B. Hart, worked at Merrymeeting Product Corp. in Morrill. Durrell, Morse High alumnus, serves in the U S Navy at Newport R. I. The pair will reside in Belmont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Mae Hart
Bath
Lloyd Evans Durrell
Brooks
Robert Ater
Brunswick
Jane Durrell
James Wilkens
Arrowsie
Dorothy M. Hart
Andrew B. Hart
Morse High School
Merrymeeting Product Corp
Morrill
Durrell
Morse High
Engagement of Ina Mikels Smith to Arnold Ginsberg Announced
Announcement from Brookline and Chestnut Hill families confirms the engagement of Miss Ina Mikels Smith to Arnold Ginsberg of Chestnut Hill. A June wedding is planned. Miss Smith attends Wheelock College as a junior after Skidmore College. Mr. Ginsberg is pursuing a Master’s at Boston University.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ina Mikels Smith
Arnold Ginsberg
Benjamin Ginsberg
Chestnut Hill
Mass
David S. Smith
Brookline
Miss Smith
Skidmore College
Wheelock College
Frieda Mikels
Bath
Ginsberg
Lawrence Academy
Syracuse University
Boston University
Sagadahoc County Health Report Ends Week With Cases
The Maine Department of Health and Welfare lists Bath seven chickenpox cases, Richmond one measles case, Topsham one measles case, West Bath one chickenpox case, and Woolwich one mumps case for the week ending December 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sagadahoc
State of
Parady and Renshaw File Marriage Intentions
Edmund H. Parady of East Brunswick and Elaine T. Renshaw of 70 Denny Road filed marriage intentions at the City Clerk office of Harry E. Ring Jr. The groom is the son of Mrs. Gladys Parady. the bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard F. Renshaw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmund H. Parady
Gladys Parady
East Brunswick
Elaine T Renshaw
Richard F. Renshaw
Denny Road
Harry E. Ring, Jr
Bowdoinham Community Updates and Missionary Guests
Bowdoinham hosts a January meeting with newly installed officers and guest speakers Reverend Larry Jordan and David Spruance, missionaries to Brazil and Argentina. The Women’s Extension Service holds an all day session on casseroles and supper dishes, led by Mildred Dunn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grenge
Larry Jordan
Brazil
David Spruance
Argentina
Baptist Church
Ralph McEwen
Mildred Dunn
Linwood Rideout
Hilda Haskell
Lewiston
Bowdoinham
Ruth Palmer
Worcester
Mass
Patricia Brawn
Robert Hartman
Girard College
Philadelphia
George Brawn
Zina Maxwell
George Hackett
Bath
Hackett
Bath Memorial Hospital
Jane Dudley
Central Maine General Hospital
Minnie McAneny
Anniston
Ala
Bob
Cecia MacEwen
Cleveland P. Curtis
Augusta
Edmund Muskie
Maine
Eva Palmer
Anna Palmer
Alice Palmer
Warren
Ransom Kelley
Waterville
Alan Hilton
Ricker Cassidy Wedding Sealed At Home Ceremony
Miss Frances Ricker and Leonard P Cassidy wed December 24 at the Ricker home 29 Washington Street. Rev David L Wilson officiated in a private ceremony with immediate family present. Shirley Ricker served as maid of honor Roland Barter as best man. The bride, a Morse High School graduate class of 1953, and the groom employed at Bath Iron Works now reside at 21 Russell Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Ricker
Leonard P. Cassidy
Harvey M. Ricker
Washington Street
David L. Wilson
Shirley Ricker
Roland Barter
Cassidy
Morse High School
Bath Iron Works Corp
Russell Street
Bowling Col tess Tournament Set for Fort Wayne March 26
The American Bowling Col tess tournament will be held March 26 to June 4, 1955 at the Allen County Memorial Coliseum in Fort Wayne Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen County Memorial Coliseves
Fort Wayne Ind
Miss Caroline H Anderson Engaged To Carroll E Morse
Malden Massachusetts residents Mr and Mrs Richard N Anderson announce the engagement of their daughter Caroline H Anderson to Carroll E Morse of Bath Maine son of Mr and Mrs Samuel A Morse Morse is from Woolwich and works as a mechanical engineer for Central Maine Power Co in Wiscasset He is a World War II U S Army Air Force navigator and a University of Maine graduate Caroline attended Malden schools and is employed as a receptionist by the Lahey Clinic in Boston
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline H. Anderson
Richard N. Anderson
Malden
Mass
Caroline H
Carroll E. Morse
Woolwich
Samuel A. Morse
Whiskeag Road
Bath
U. S. Army Air Force
Darlings Entertain On New Year's Eve In Bath
Mr and Mrs Harold S Darling of 39 Cherry Street Bath hosted their annual formal party on New Year Eve. The home was transformed into an Oriental garden with Chinese lamps coolie hats and Japanese fans. A midnight reveal featured balloons and a buffet lunch with a toast to 1955. Guests included numerous Bath and Brunswick couples and Rev James L Grant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold S. Darling
Cherry Street
Darling
J. M. Delen Bonsey
Bernard Knight
Carl Tobey
Loren Valley
Kenneth Googins
Clyde Stilphen
Edmund St. Pierre
Claudius Tipsword
Bernard Millington
John Wakefield
James L. Grant
Alice Moran
Robert Small
Arthur Wyman
Bath
Robert Pletts
Joseph Robinson
Clifton Estes
Brunswick
Bath Extension Service Focuses on Casseroles and Canada
The Extension Service will meet Thursday at eight in the Hyde Park Community building with Foods Leader Mrs. Doris Borgoin directing a session on casseroles and other meals. Color movies on Canada will follow the Know Your Neighbor segment of the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath Home Extension Service
Hyde Park
Doris Bourgoin
Canada
Also Mentioned on This Page
Shipbuilding Associates
B. I. W. Hall
Grace Church
William Luke
John Preney
Joseph
Sandra Sinclair
Mary
Susan Bates
Gabriel
Lucy Lee Smith Zacharias
Stephen Thayer
William Webster
Wayne Shaw
Wiss
Bion Ainsworth
Lee Stafford
Robert Eberhard Shep
Lawrence Thayer
Frank Saunders
Ainsworth
Luke
Gowen
Thayer
Albert Oliver
Albert McMann
Gloria Swearingen
Bethel Estes
Charlene
Donna Govan
Milton Savage
Alex Robertson
Georgetown
Superior
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Winter Street
Hanson
Michigan State
Carl
Bucky) Nystrom
U. S
Genesta
Hartley-Layton
St. Mary’s Church
Hilma M. Bradstreet
William C. Richards
Edward L. Vigne
High Street
Vigne
Maurice Snow
General Foods Corp
Jesse E. Bradstreet
Maurice R. Snow
Joseph A. Richards
Health Report
Rawleigh
City of Bath
Rawleigh’s
Dept
Albany
Vincent Janes
Stanley
Wallace Front
Claude Chandler
Millis
Esther McPherson
Nellie Rideout
Eva
Camden
Cassidy—Ricker
Pera
Barbara Stanwyck
Ronald Reagan
Montana
Sun
Mon
John Wayne
Susan Hayward
Ray Milland
Gary Cooper
Ingrid Bergman
Saratoga
John Ireland
Rod Cameron
Hell’s Outpost
Frank Sinatra
Thurs
Kerma
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