Pine Tree Society May Committees Named
President reports activities of the Pine Tree Society clubhouse. May committees listed with chairs including Mrs Leslie Stairs and Mrs William Dueley. Miss Maierie Nickerson sang Sancta Lucia at the piano as part of the May program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pitta Tee
The
Pine Tree Society
Maierie Nickerson
Sancta Lucia
Leslie Stairs
William Dueley
Theo Hensinger
Bernard
Mer
Robert Linekin
Georgette
David J. Wilson
Winter Street Ladies Aid Silver Tea at Church
The Ladies Aid of Winter Street church held its annual Silver Tea on Friday from 3 to 5 pm with lavender flowers and a mirror centerpiece. Committee servers included Mrs. Clifford B and Mrs. Reginald Farn, and the event ends for the season with plans for an indoor sale and supper on June 5 and a rummage sale on April 10 led by Mrs. Fred Cooke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid of
Winter Street
Wass
Rosece
P. McFadden
Clifford B
Reginald Farnover
Charles W. Messen
Archie Doyle
Mrs Franklin Wright Honored With Surprise Farewell Party
The Central Maine Power Co hosts a farewell dinner at the Country Club for Mrs Franklin Wright with a chicken dinner, dance, and corsages for Mrs Wright and Elizabeth Henderson. Attendees include Ralph Bragg, Alexander Robertson, Arthur Sarkis, and many others. Richard H Dobbins of Salem Indiana, born in Bath, honored by Veterans of Foreign Wars post for his Pearl Harbor death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Maine Power Co. Yes
Franklin W
Country Club
Wright
Elizabeth Henderson
Ralph W. Bragg
Alexander Robertson
Arthur Sarkis
Albert Robinson
Arthur Hoffman
Elliot Hanson
Warren Parris
Scott Kittredge
Francis Oliver
Katherine Legard
Leo Chaput
Barbara Owen
Jean Stanton
Muriel Lane
Mildred LaBonte
Marion Palmer
Richard H. Dobbins
Salem
Ind
Bath
Pearl Harbor
Veterans of
Lion's Club elects District Governor and plans convention
On Trowbridge past is the unanimous Lion's Club choice for District Governor of 41-A for the year. Ten delegates were voted to attend the district convention at Poland Spring House on June 30 and July 1. The president can appoint a committee to outline a long range plan for money raising events to finance club projects. A letter from the South End PTA thanked the club for aiding the Goddard playground project. Arthur Nissen of Bath Iron Works spoke on transportation operations at the shipyard, with a note to act by April 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trowbridge
Lion’s Club
Lion's Club
Poland Spring House
South End
PTA
Goddard
Arthur Nissen
Bath Iron Works
Bath Iron Works Ae Aaena
Miss Marian L. Black Leaves for Manila
Marian L. Black of Quincy Massachusetts, formerly of Bath, leaves the Fore River area to join the U S State Department in Manila, Philippines. She served as secretary to Rear Admiral Harold T. Smith and then Captain Henry F D Davis, assisting Navy executives across 20 New England shipyards on hull machinery electrical and ordnance work during wartime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marian L. Black
Quincy
Mass
Bath
Shi
Lea
Fore River Desert
U. S
Manila
Philippines
Veae C
Miss Black
Thomas P. Black
Fore River
Harold T. Smith
USN
Henry F. D. Davis
Navy
New England
Surprise Party Honoring Mrs. Lester Lewis In Richmond
A surprise birthday gathering was held Thursday evening at 440 High Street for Mrs. Lester Lewis of Richmond. Co hostess Mrs. Patrick Kilbride and guests from Five Islands and Richmond attended. Gifts, refreshments, and a cake inscribed mother completed the festive evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester Lewis
Richmond
Rupert Lewis
High Street
Fenton Moore, Jr
Robert Moore
Fenton Moore
Myra Clough
Harry Swift
Herman Barter
Lawrence Pero
Blanche Joy
Stead
Herold F
Virginia
Green
Samuel Nealey
Philip Nealey
Edgar Oe
Odd Fellows Buy Universalist Church
The First Universalist Church on Washington street was sold Friday to Lincoln lodge No. 10 IOOF. The lodge plans extensive alterations for its use and related organizations, with work starting immediately and the building expected ready for use by mid July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Universalist Church
Washington Street
Lincoln Lodge
No. 10
Uly
Bath attendees named for Republican State convention
Among those from Bath planning to attend the Republican State convention on April 11 and 12 are Mrs. Chester W. Clement State Representative Forestry County Attorney Ratphoo and Mrs. Lillius Larrabee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Chester W. Clement
Forrest Ry
Ratphoo
Lillius Larrabee
Diamond Jubilee Observances Mark 1871 Missionary Society
The diamond jubilee celebration of the Women's American Baptist Foreign Missionary Society was held at Corliss Street Baptist Church with a six o'clock supper for church and parish. 107 attended. Rev. Albert A. Freeman led a service highlighting the society’s achievements and a tableau depicted foreign work and local uprooted peoples. Nancy Webber sang solos with piano accompaniment by Mr. McPherson. A duplex envelope explanation by Mrs. Keith McLear preceded more singing and the tying of the service with a “Blest be the tie that binds” finale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s American Baptist Foreign Missionary Society
Corliss Street Baptist Church
Far and Near Missionary Society
Wilfred Chaney
Chaney
Albert A. Freeman
Isaiah
America
Nancy Webber
McPherson
Keith McLear
John Hunt
Francing McPherson
Silas Plant
Merton Wright
William Davis
Susan Norton
Geraldine Somes
Katherine De-Long
Beverly Denham
Pearl Taylor
Carol Ames
Harold Walker
The
Missionary Society
William P. Hatch
Sterling
Robert King
Francis Norton
Philathea
Arthur Berry
Walter Taylor
Tax Evaluation Discussion Opened By City Committee
The Joint Standing Committee on Taxes will meet at City hall Friday at 7 30 with Tax Consultant Oscar Emerson of Brunswick to discuss funding a tax engineer study for Bath. The proposal, not to exceed 15000 dollars, requires City Council approval and aims to address perceived tax valuation inequalities. The Finance committee received the order for consideration after Alderman Howard C. Larrabee introduced it at the April council meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Hall
Oscar Emerson
Brunswick
Finance Committee
Board of Tax Assessors
West Point Fishermen Safe After Coast Guard Search
Two West Point fishermen Lewis Alexander and Herman Smith were found safe in Portland after engine trouble and fuel loss forced them from their intended New Ledge fishing grounds about 20 miles out. A Coast Guard plane and local boats conducted an extensive search Friday morning, and Alexander notified his family by phone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Point
Lewis Alexander
Herman Smith
Portland
Owen Richardson
Coast Guard
Casco Bay
Mr. Alexander
Mr. Smith
New Ledge
Estabrooks Anniversary Surprise Honored by Family
Mr. and Mrs. Lorriston E. Estabrooks of 43 Meadow Way were celebrated on their 30th wedding anniversary with a Saturday evening surprise. The party was hosted by daughters Hazel, Eliza, Lois, Edith and Geraldine. Other guests included Mr. and Mrs. William A. Clark, Alvin Milovinsky, Mrs. Gladys Clark, Joan Biette, and several naval officers and local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorriston E
Bath Chamber of Commerce Banquet Moved to Community Center
Bath Chamber of Commerce banquet relocated to the Community Center just for the Thursday evening event. Speakers include the State Chamber president and Portland Chamber president. former City Clerk Gilmore will attend. Supper at 6 30 followed by the program. tickets from local officials and Bath merchants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath Chamber of Commerce
Bath Iron Works Corp. Silers, Inc
Som Ww. Gilmore
State Chamber of Commerce
Portland Chamber
Wilfrid Guerin
J. Frank Hunt
Loren Jaffe
Edward Mocklar
Edward D. I. A. Trueworthy
Charles B. Doyle
Roy Stewart
Daniel Williams
Bath Smoke Shop
Harold P. Small
Robert Allen
Easter Seal drive reaches one third of quota
Mrs. Julia Halterman, local chairman, said one third of the Easter seal fund has been raised with two weeks left. The campaign ends Easter Sunday to aid crippled children of Maine and fund services meeting unfulfilled needs, bringing hope and life to the youngsters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia Halterman
Maine
City Hall Back Room Office Order Tabled Then Recalled
A city council meeting tabled an order authorizing use of the City hall back room as an office for the Recreation commission. The order was later taken from the table and passed with a recommendation to refer to Public Buildings, but there is no record of a vote to remove it from the table, making the action potentially illegal. It may be reconsidered at the next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Hall
Recreation Commission
Committee On Public Buildings
Two Newborns Reported at Memorial Hospital
A son was born to Mr and Mrs Fred Brown of Woolwich on Sunday at Memorial Hospital. Mr and Mrs John A Greene of North Street welcomed a daughter on Sunday at Memorial Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Brown
Woolwich
Memorial Hospital
John A. Greene
North Street
Memorial Tal
Wedding Reception Details With Colorful Decor and Gifts
Miss Holmes opened her gifts at a reception featuring white streamers for a doorway, yellow and aqua table decor, and pineapple cream sherbet. Bea trice Duprey and Poppy Kakos provided piano music as guests including Bessie Kakos and Mrs. Helen Darby attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabie
A & Ablecon
Miss Holmes
Beatrice Duprey
Poppy Kakos
Bessie Kakos
Frances Callan
Spring Flower Show Opens at Senter's Brunswick
The Brunswick store Senter's unveils six window gardens through April 14 with a rose garden rock garden and plants including snapdragons and carnations. A Patriot's Day tribute features a Gold Star Honor Roll honoring local fallen servicemen and a display of cut flowers decorates the interior and staircase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senter’s
Brunswick
Iee Sae
Community Center to Begin New Friday Dance Series
The Friday dance committee led by Mrs. Edward Fossett met at the Community Center to set up a new series of dances starting April 26. William Snell's Orchestra will open with a program of modern and old fashioned dance numbers for social dancing and family evenings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Fossett
Community Center
William Snell
Fossett
John Pagurko
Robert Allen
Norman
Stork Shower For Mrs Walter Wade In Woolwich
A stork shower was given for Mrs. Walter Wade at her Woolwich home on Thursday night by the Two-bit club. Attending were numerous local women including Mrs. C. H. Morse Mrs. Lea Atwood Mrs. Roxanna Merry and others. Co hostesses included Mrs. A. A. Morse Mrs. Edward Kenney and Mrs. Keith Atwood. Many gifts were received and box lunches were shared for an enjoyable evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Wade
Woolwich
Wade
C. H. Morse
Lea Atwood
Roxanna Merry
J.W. Waterhouse
R. E. Merry
Harold Ferguson
Frances Benson
Frances McDonald
John Hart
Charlotte Allen
Alma Haines
Ruth Meister
A. A. Morse
Edward Kenney
Keith Atwood
Daughters Born to Miller and Brown Families
A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Linwood Miller of West ath at Memorial Hospital on Monday. Mr and Mrs Arthur Brown of Parker Head are the parents of a daughter born at Memorial on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linwood Miller
Westath
Memorial Hospital
Arthur Brown
Parker Head
Miss Loraine Holmes Honored by Party at Tea
Miss Loraine Holmes was guest of honor at a formal tea Saturday afternoon from 4 to 6 at the Cosmopolitan club in honor of her upcoming marriage to Edward Janes of Bath on April 27. Miss Toula Kakos and Miss Frances Flaherty poured, with Mrs. Daley as caterer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loraine Holmes
Laraine Holmes
Edward Janes
Bath
Miss Holmes
Toula Kakos
Frances Flaherty
Daley
Church Redding Saturday Evening Nuptials
The ceremony united Miss Lila Belanger and Col. S. E. Warner at Grace Episcopal Church with Rev. Charles M. Tubbs officiating. The bride wore a line gown with orange blossoms and carried American Beauty roses, while attendants wore pink flowers. The couple plans a wedding trip before Warner’s 18 to 90 day furlough ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lila Belanger
Col. S. Eee
Harry
W Warner
Bath
Grace Episcopal Church
Charles M. Tubbs
1S. McMahan
Edgecomb
Ladies Ni Dunlap Commandery Supper and Entertainment
The article describes an evening event titled Will Entertain Ladies observed as Ladies' Ni Dunlap Commandery with a supper and entertainment. Supper will be served at 6 30 with a surprise entertainment announced by the new organizer. The event occurred on the evening of April 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ni Dunlap Commandery
Sarvon
Community Notes from Bowdoinham and Nearby
Local items report society events from Bowdoinham and Brunswick including church notices and juvenile activities. Delicate social updates note visitors, births, deaths, and community reach with names such as Lola Denham Cynthis Denhure and Bertha Warren, plus mentions of families like Baker, Ladd, and Rowe among town residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Children’s World Crusade
Cynthis Denhure Ord Deneux Ley
Alice Whittier
Bertha Warren
Brunswick
Unclear Text Fragments On Health Threat Mentioned
Fragmentary notes reference cancer and a call to act or control mentioning a person or group. The readable lines are incomplete, hindering a clear event or institution identification.
Stork Shower for Mrs Adelbert Temple Jr at Heath Home
Mrs Herbert Heath and Mrs George Ackley hosted a millee stork shower for Mrs Adelbert Temple Jr at the Heath home. The afternoon featured games and refreshments with gifts arranged in decorated baskets. An Eastern Star committee served a chicken pie supper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Heath
George Ackley
Adelbert Temple Jr
Milton Temple
Eastern Star
Lorraine Mitchell Married in Boston
A wedding notice for Lorraine Mitchell in Boston details her gown of white taffeta with a sweetheart neckline and Juliet cap veil. The bride, previously living in Damariscotta, Maine, is now employed in Boston and honeymooning in Maine with her new husband. Attending were the bride’s sister and brother-in-law from Somerville, Mass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell Peettes
Wallace S. Jones
Boston
Thomas
Somerville
Mass
Morse Muse
Sorensen
Maine
Damariscotta
Sherman Mitchell
Dummer Street
Bath
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Winter Street Ladies Aid
of Mra
Joseph O
Purdue
Franklin Wright
Central Maine
Bath, Mane
ODD Fellows Buy Universalist Church
Ruth Mathias
Third Street
Bangor
Emerson
United States
Chamber OF Commerce
Bath Community Center
ST Ae Rolnes
Church
Redding
Grace Epncontere
Bowdoinham
Denham
Lola Jones
Osfal
Milton Baker
Philip Eorey
Brunswick Hi Ton
Neil
Bowdoinhammin
Coombs
Harrington
Lowell
Linwood Hackett
Brewer
Fred Ladd
Baby
Rome
Ladd
Charles Messer
Walter Zachau
Louise Bickmore
Bay
Neil S
Dora Irish
Baptist Association
Terie Mostar
Eye Cea
Genes Rowe
Sioux Falls
Rowe
Norman Rowe
George Bows
Louise “Allen
Janice Conley
Cleveland Curtis
Bowdoinham Post Road
APU
BARI
Lorraine
Mitchell
Arnold S. Sorensen
East
Park Street Church
Rhythm
Jimmy Jwakeley
King of the Forest Rangers
Basil Rathbone
Thusday
Bing Crosby
Joan Blondel
Mischa Ayer
Heaven
Matty Malmeck
His Grech
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