Community notices and events close from Richmond area
Local items describe a fire hall gathering led by Edward Mann and 21 boys, a Sunday trip to Dinsmore Falls for supper and games, and a Red Cross and camp donation plan. Reports include church elections, youth groups, travel plans of Alabama families, naval leaves, and social visits across multiple towns with updates on birthdays and opera outings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Mansir
Dinsmore Falls
Oy Deas
Watereen
Kimball
Ma Morris
Favor Place
Front Street
C. A. Alexander
Kimball Richardson
Carl Anderson
Win Pratt
Bel
Togus
Red Cross Fund
Tanee
Paul. Roberts
Jackson Quinnam
Enterprise Juve- Alabama
Elba
Ala
Panama City
Fla
Dallas
Texas
Nathaniel H. Skelton
Ford Naylor
Cnerge Morris
Carl Cur
Edith M. Knight
Fred Naylor
Sol Solon
Purinton
Naylor
Fred Mr
Dance Night at Center Features Edett as Guest Caller
Regular Friday program at the Center returns on the 26th with Edett as guest caller for old fashioned dances. He promises a complete evening of dancing with lively music and period style steps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edett
M'Clure A Candidate J H McClure of Bath
J H McClure of Bath announces candidacy for public office. The news item notes his residence Bath and role as the candidate replacing or challenging current officeholders.
Local notices and social mentions from East Vassalboro area
A column of community items notes Frank Al died recently at Ty Ris home in East Vassalboro. Also mentioned are artworks discussed in New York papers, local entertainments, a visit by Ernest Heal to the Working League, and a Baptist rally in Bowdoinham with Rev Lombard speaking. The Robinhood tea room raccoon visits continue as locals study its habits. Various towns including Bath and Augusta receive notes on residents, visitors, schooling changes, and social activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank al
Nequasset
Ernest Heal
Heal
Bowdoinham Baptist Association
First Baptist Church
Lombard
Freeport
Florence Woodside
George Oliver
Bath
Robinhood
Mass
Barry
Dunton
Belle Heald
P. Todd
Melrose Highlands
Louise Howard
Bay Point
Linda Gordon
Frank King
Ralph Davis
Everetteres
Maureen Davis
Brian Davis
Clayton Stevens
Dorothy Stuart
Mh Fullerton
Sonie Thibodeau
Edward Adams
Auburn
Suny
Harold Goss
Augusta Weer
Harry Heald
Melvin Cunningham
Walter Cummings
Bath Shoppers Thursday Mr. and Mrs. McElwain
Eir Seguini
Cotto
Cancer solicitors named in Woolwich drive
The 1946 cancer drive lists Woolwich area workers and donors including Woolwich Center and many residents such as Mrs Clarence Tanner Mrs Milton Hathorn Mrs Gilbert Hathorn and Mrs William Thornton. The Woolwich quota is 300 dollars and organizers hope for quick success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woolwich
Woolwich Center
Clarence Tanner
Milton Hathorn
Gilbert Hathorn
Negjasset
Gay Crowne
Percy Bailey
Day's Ferry
Lemuel Preble
Mason Carter
Walter Smith
North Woolwich
William Thornton
John Leonard
Montsweag and
Murphy Road
James Dunton
Sagadahoc Ferry
Percy Marston
Ivory Strout
Edward
Charles Haley
Edward Reed
State Road
Montsweag
Mountain Road
Robert
Ossian Dodge
Marion Chubuck
Barley Neck Road
Chester Leeman
Eugene Buck
Prominent G O Woman to Speak at Bangor G O P Session
Mrs Charles W Weis Jr of Rochester New York chosen by Belfast's Mrs E May Chapman to represent the women's outlook at the Bangor G O P convention. Weis national Republican committeewoman and former president of the National Federation of Women's Republican Clubs will speak at 1 30 p m Friday in Convention Hall before Capt Harold E Stassen's address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bangor
Charles W. Weis, Jr
Rochester
N. Y
E. May Chapman
Belfast
State Republican Committee
Weis
National Republican
Republican National Committee
Genessev Hospital
Rochester Red Cross
Ned Cross War Fund
RAF
Harold E. Stassen
Minnesota
Marion E. Martin
Washington
Republican Party
Easter Seals Drive in Bath Below Quota Yet Encouraging
Bath reports $1000 raised in the Easter Seals drive, about one third of the county’s $2500 goal with a week to go. Mail returns include moving notes from contributors unable to donate and letters of hope for crippled children, with supporters sending checks and stamps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Winter Street Ladies Aid Plans Rummage Sale and Tea
The Ladies Aid of Winter Street church met led by president Mrs. Eola Atwood. They scheduled a rummage sale for April 24 and the annual May tea for May 10. The planning committee includes Mrs. Ernest Freeman and Mrs. Herbert Anderson Jr. Hostesses for the April 23 meeting are listed as Mrs. Henry Lake and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid
Winter Street
Eola Atwood
Ernest Freeman
Herbert Anderson, Jr
William Crowley
Elmer Rogers
David Alkazine
Henry Lake
O. C. Perry
Ralph O. Dale
Horne
Arthur Lenmon
Community notices and visits fill Five Islands week
Five Islands residents and guests share a busy stretch with visits from Maiden and Quincy relations, travels to Bath and Westbrook, and local church events. Local accidents include Mrs. Lermond Davis hurting a finger and electric service outage affects Sunday activities. Lent by volunteers, Bible classes, and evangelist events frame a week of social and civic activity.
Miss Carlton Hosts Suppper Party in Woolwich
Miss Florence Carlton hosted a joint supper at her Woolwich home Tuesday night honoring the wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Henderson of 1322 High Street and the birthday of Mrs. Earl Dow of Sagadahoc Ferry. The table featured pink and white decor with a centerpiece of flowers and tall candles. Gifts and bouquets were exchanged, an anniversary cake and a birthday cake were served, and a social evening followed with guests including Mr. and Mrs. Henderson, Mr. and Mrs. Dow, Mr. and Mrs. Fitch, Mr. and Mrs. Humphreys, Mrs. Anne Cunningham, and Fred Carlton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Carlton
Woolwich
Charles T. Henderson
High Street
Earl Dow
Sagadahoc Ferry
Albert Humphreys
Anne Cunningham
Fred Carlton
Henderson
Miss Carlton
Mobilization of British men 14 to 64 reaches high in 1941
As early as 1941 a staggering 94 of every 100 British men aged 14 to 64 had been mobilized. The statistic reflects the scale of wartime manpower deployment across Britain during the early years of World War II.
New Den and Patrol Chartered for Five Islands Scouts
Five Islands gathers for a candle light ceremony as Neighborhood Den 89 and Patrol 89 receive charters from Sagoe district chair William Turpie and Pine Tree Council official Merle Niles. The event includes Bob Cat investiture for Cyril Pinkham and a planned spring camping trip ahead of the June council roundup at Topsham fair grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Islands
Den 89
Patrol 89
Victor Pinkham
William Turpie
Sagoe
Merle C. Niles
Pine Tree Council
Charles Harold Pinkham
Charles Osborne
Bath
Turpie
Five Islands
Den
Cubmasters’ Commission
Harold Pinkham
Reginald Pinkham
Harmon Smith
Franz Stevens
Cyril
Niles
Earle B. Lermond
Lermond
Rev. Little
Topsham Fair Grounds
Birthday Party for Jerome McAndrews Jr at Grandmother's Home
Jerome McAndrews Jr celebrated his second birthday Sunday afternoon at North Bath at the home of his grandmother Mrs. Wellington F. Dunton. Jerry received many gifts and refreshments were served. Guests included Sherry Grindell Sally Grindell Sandra Bowman Richard Bowman David Dunton Ronald Sawyer Arthur Nelson III Five Islands and several relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerome McAndrews Jr
Wellington F. Dunton
North Bath
Jerry
Sherry
Sally Grindell
West Bath
Sandra
Richard Bowman
David Dunton
Ronald Sawyer
Arthur Nelson
Five Islands
Harold E. Dunton
John Grindell
Jerome McAndrews
Birthday Party For Albert Douglass Jr At Hinckley Street
A birthday party was given for six year old Albert Douglass Jr on April 5 at his parents home 24 Hinckley street. Guests played games and received prizes gifts were given and refreshments served. Attending were Kendra Goodwin Betsy Bertrand Judy Jenkins Jane Breton Wayne Perry Harold Ames Denny Ring Stanley Cothran Clifford White Robert White Gordon Douglass and Gregory Douglass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Douglass, Jr
Albert Douglass
Hinckley Street
Kendra Goodwin
Betsy Bertrand
Judy Jenkins
Jane Breton
Wayne Perry
Harold Ames
Denny Ring
Stanley Cothran
Clifford White
Robert White
Gordon
Gregory Douglass
Dorothy Davis Engaged to Donald Williams
Mrs. John Davis of 184 Mid dle street announces the engagement of her daughter Dorothy to Donald Williams son of Mr and Mrs Arthur Williams of Phippsburg Miss Davis is a member of the Morse High school graduating class
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Davis
Middle Street
Dorothy
Donald Williams
Arthur Williams
Phippsburg
Miss Davis
Morse High School
Charles C. Marsh Dies in East Orange at 77
Telegram notice reports the death of Charles Capron Marsh on April 5 in East Orange New Jersey. Survived by four children and wife Bessie Thayer Sypher Marsh who predeceased him. longtime attorney with Marsh firm lineage and roles in New Jersey historical and revolutionary societies. Funeral at Grace Episcopal Church Orange Tuesday at 2 15 PM. Lineage includes Capron and Makepeace families with connections to Yale Columbia Rutgers and West Point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Orange
N. J
Charles Capron Marsh
Bessie T. Sypher Marsh
Grace Episcopal Church
Orange
Rahway
New York
Yale
Berkeley School
New York City
the Courant
Columbia Law School
John Edward March
Caroline Amelia (Capron
Rutgers Female College
Seth Capron
Washington
Seth Makepeace Capron
West Point
Bessie Thayer Sypher
Reed College
Diocesan War Council
New Jersey
Protestant Episcopal Church
Phi Delta Phi Club
State
American Bar Associations
Lawyers Club of
Essex County Country Club
Yale Club
New Jersey Historical Society
Society of Colonial Wars
Revolutionary Memorial Society
Sons of the American Revolution
New Jersey State Society of the Sons of the American Revolution
George Popham Club
Maine
Society of Founders and Patriots
New Jersey Revolutionary Memorial Society
Marsh & Weaver
Marsh
Waterbury Company
Manila
Bessie Thayer Sypher Marsh
Ralph Thayer Marsh
Arthur H. Sigler
Terrill Belknap Marsh
Edward Cady Marsh
Westfield
Mr. Marsh
Popham Beach
Mrs Leonora C Mitchell Dies At Home
Mrs. Leonora C. Mitchell died suddenly at her home 14 Raymond Court on Friday evening. She had been in poor health for some time and was a devoted mother. Born in Portland on March 7, 1883 she was the daughter of Theodore C. Stevens and Leon
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonora C. Mitchell
Raymond Court
Mrs. Mitchell
Portland
Theodore C. Stevens
Leon
Afternoon Service Conducted by Rev. C. B. Oliver
An afternoon service was held at two o'clock conducted by Reverend C. B. Oliver. The brief item notes the time and the officiant without detailing location or attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. B. Oliver
Death notice for E T Scrivener likely in Bath area.
Mrs E T Scrivener daughter of Mr and Mrs Gesell E Ingraham of Elsinore avenue has received word from the War Center Oe of the death her purser aboard the United States William Nott of the Preschant Marine He was Leyte with full militar in an Army cemetery During World War I he was a first lieutenant in the ae and served for three years in the South Pacific being awarded the Legion of Merit Surviving him are his widow with her parents here in Bath and his parents Mr and Mrs E T Scrivener Sr of Mobile Ala
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. T. Scrivener
Gesell E. Ingraham
Elsinore Avenue
Cenetere Oe
William Nott
Pres Chant Marine
Leyte
Menor
South Pacific
Legion of Merit
University of Alacate
University of Hawai
Bath
Mobile
Ala
Arthur T Parker Dies. East Orleans Resident
Arthur T Parker died in East Orleans Massachusetts on April 4. He was born in Chelsea Massachusetts June 21 1854 and graduated from Boston Latin School in 1872 then Bowdoin College in 1876. He ran a metal manufacturing business in Bath before retirement and resided in East Orleans until his death. He is survived by sons David T Parker and Charles Wein Parker two daughters Ruth Parker and Mrs Cheda P Henson eleven grandchildren and great grandchildren. Funeral service held in East Orleans at 2 30 p m on Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur T. Parker
East Orleans
Mass
Chelsea
Boston Latin School
Bowdoin College
Bath
East Orlmov
Parker
David T
Charles Wein
Ruth Parker
Cheda P. Henson
Mrs Ellen Cunningham Returns From Toll to Brunswick
Mrs Ellen Cunningham of Brunswick returns with Mr and Mrs Allen and daughter Janet Susan Garwood from Tol Pa after attending the funeral of Mr Garwoods mother She was among the oldest members of her church and had resided six months in Brunswick Surviving are her son Allen L Garwood a granddaughter Janet Susan Garwood and two great grandchildren Also sister Arthur Roelop of Philadelphia
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Janet Susan Garwood
Brunswick
Tol
Mr. Garwood
Ellen Garwood Cunningham
Bristol
Allen L. Garwood
Geedren
Arthur Roelop
Philadelphia
Mitchell Funeral Held at Curtis Home
The funeral of Mrs. Leonora C. Mitchell was held at Curtis Funeral Home on Monday at 2:00 PM conducted by Rev. C. B. Oliver. J. Wilson and Hilton L. Mitchell served as pallbearers. interment followed at Oak Grove Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonora C. Mitchell
Curtis Funeral Home
C. B. Oliver
En J. Wilson
Hilton L. Mitchell
Oakrove
Reese Tah Wedding in San Francisco
Reese Tah and Paul H. Bordwell Jr married last September in San Francisco. A small reception was held at the groom’s parents’ home, then a brief honeymoon before moving to San Jose. Dr J. C. Geiger, groom’s father, is a University of California and Harvard trained physician who served in the Army Medical Corps. Both br of the couple met overseas in the 304th Medical Unit where they also served. Parents of the bride could not attend. Local friends of the groom’s mother, Anna Morse of Bath, will be interested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul H. Bordwell
J. C. Geiger
San Jose
Calif
Geiger
Army Medical Corps
University of California
Harvard School
304Th
California
Anna Morse
Bath
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Wee
Knight
Edith Knight
Descene
V.eee Miores
Syn Crom
Bavine
Edith Vague
Paul Roberts
Stanley Griffin
Vincent
Emery Purin
Amy Bradley
Salvation Army
Meeere
Vor
Anderson
Howard
FeeeFee
Alberta Ranchette
Russell
Laura May Whitney
Jamaica Plain
Gardiner
Camp Md
Frank Preble
M’clure
J. H. McClure
Charles W. Wels, Jr
Winter Street Aid
Gertrude Senecal
Semen
D. W. Staffeld
Quincy
Lermond Davis
Ete Aid
Herman Barter Hen
Vernon Gray
Everett Leonard
Henry Leonard
USCG
Kenneth Dell
Joan Marr
Bina Marr
Edith McMahan
Westbrook
H. P. Palmer
T. W. Blaisdell
Francis Pierce
Beulah Miller
Thmas Wat
Albert Moore
Rl Cunningham
Fred Jr
Watson
Zetta Higgins
Royley
Joe i
Souarpine
Nazarene Church
Ray Croxford
John Huskins
NEW den
BOY Scouts
Five Islands Group
Clark
Marius H. Page
Kennebec Greenhouses
Barre Guild
North Street
Charles C. Marsh
Mrs
Ellen Cunningham
Reese Tah
San Francisco
Fred S. Curtis & Co
Washington Street
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