Memorial services and town notices in Wiscasset
A long Wiscasset page reports a memorial for President Roosevelt, church talks by Rev. Edward Smith of Foochow, a United National Clothing Collection led by Mrs. Raymond B. Sherman, and extensive local civic events. It lists fire society milestones, a Ford Company talk by Mrs. Pankoff, a birthday gathering for James Francis, town meetings on high school tuition, and numerous personal items from residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Main Street
Robert H. Heigham
Bradford C. Redennett
Gorge G. Chiera
Edward Smith
Foochow
China
Board of Foreign Missions
First Congregational Church
Smith
Clara Dow
Mrs Sherman
Mrs. Sherman
Birch Point
Frank L. Metcalf
Janice Metcalf
Wiscasset
Ledges Inn
Brighton
Mass
Alfred Norton
Edmund J. Ingalls
Clarence A. Richards
Richard E. Kimball
Knight
Sewall
Pankoff
Ford Company
Earl B. Colby
Federal Street
James Francis
James
Jane Merry
Charlie di Perri
Johnny Blagdon
Billy Cost
Jimmy
Jane Race
Leigh
Terry Campbell
Bobby Condon
Stephen Orman
Wally Pitcher
Jean
Jane
Juart Gross
Dean Soule
Bernard Bailey
Bernice Blagdon
Barbara Cost
Pauline Race
Priscilla Campbell
Priscilla Condon
Connie Pitcher
Ralph Gross
Helen Soule
Flora
West Bath P T A activities and local notices updated
The West Bath P T A met April 11 at the Lowell school with many members present. Reports cover program, animal week dedication, a case study, and refreshments. Additional notes include sewing for Red Cross, box social on April 23, and local visits across Bath, Williamsport, and Wiscasset areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell School
Lannes Fuller
Edward Kenney
Ralph Kenney
Albert White
Raymond Crooker
Fletcher Waterman
Fred Bubier
James Cooke
Carolyn Rogers
Hayden Rogers
John Grindell
Courtney Stover
John Wharff
Warren Babbidge
Warren Babbidge, Jr
Irving Burnham
America
Eva Kenney Foems
Verna Cooke
John Whorff
Raymond Crocker
Edward Hamblett
West Bath
Grange Hall
Littlefield School
Social Notes Mention Guests and Local Homes
Mrs. Frank Colby recalls Mrs. Hollis Greenleaf at the red brick Depot Hill house formerly owned by Mrs. Colby. Mr. and Mrs. Roy R. Marston entertained with dinner Saturday evening April 7, honoring Mrs. Marston's mother Mrs. Wilbur F.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Colby
Hollis Greenleaf
Depot Hill
Colby
Roy R. Marston
Mrs. Marston
Wilbur F
Local families amid postwar life in Bath and area
Numerous residents and relatives are listed with movements and statuses. Albert Reno Sr. bought the Chapman place. Mrs Franklin Melville and Dawn Mary visited Florida with her husband at Camp Gordon Johnston. Pvt Albert Reno Jr. is in Germany, Pvt Carlton Johnson recovering in Hawaii, and others note shipboard or military placements. Civilian updates include visits to Bath, Madison, Woolwich, and Monmouth, with several returning from Florida wintering, hospital stays, or new work like Betty Goodell back to the telephone office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hayden Rogers
Nancy
Mary
John Ames
Waterville
Carolyn Rogers
Christine Curtis
Ruth Hybers
Courtney Stover
Boston
Laurance Perry
Donald Carlton
Madison
Joseph Laban
John Perkins
Roland Perkins
Pfc
France
Italy
Sagadahoc County
Lloyd Umberhind
Richmond
U. S. Navy
Pvt
Wilbert Small
C. R. Sims
Bath
F. W. Larrabee
I. B. Neiley
John Larrabee
Lena Larrabee
Fred Oliver
Phippsburg
Charles MacEwen
Larrabee's
Andover
Gertrude Greenleaf
Emery
Earle Richardson
Edgecomb
Clifford Whalen
Dorothy
Larrabee’s Grove
Lambert Park
Robert Miller
Jackie Rose
Eugene Pendleton
Roland
W Normand Carlton
Francis Perkins
Albert Wharff
Carolyn Rose
Bath Memorial Hospital
Howard Carlton
John Whorff
David Whorff
Germany
Allbert Reno, Jr
Chapman Place
Albert Reno
Franklin Melville
Dawn Mary
Florida
Camp Gordon Johnston
Fla
Howard Spinney
Rufus Mbord
Foster's Point
Demorise Reno
Albert Reno, Jr
Us.a
Carlton Johnson
U.S.A
Iwo Jima Island
Naval Hospital
Hawaiian Islands
Lee Ketchum
Barbara Ketchum
Clinton Ketchum
Norridgewock
William Ketchum
Henry Rose
Fred
Ernest Rose
Rosedale
Betty Goodell
Graydon Smith
U.S.N
G. C. Smith
Ernest Snow
Freeport
Waterman
Bobbie Snow
Paul Lemont
James Lemont
Richard Renshaw
Massachusetts
E. A. Litch
New Meadows River
Sidney Pendleon
Nealand
William Bailey
Morse High School
James Jenkins
George N. McLean
George F. McLean
William Brown
Aileen
Bobby
Ezra Pratt
Donald
Frank Pratt
Monmouth
Robert Reynold
Robert
Woolwich
Mount Vernon
Allen Thayer
Joseph Belanger
Harry Peterson
West Bath Farm Bureau Meets Discusses Table Service
The April West Bath Farm Bureau gathering led by Mrs. Oscar Adams focused on Table Service under Foods Leader Mrs. Joseph Oliver with a general discussion on family and company meals. Dinner was provided by Mrs. E. C. Donnell and Mrs. Walter Marco, featuring baked beans, brown bread, rolls, mixed vegetables, pickles, snow pudding, cake and coffee. The May 17 meeting will be at Mrs. Oliver’s home at 1373 Washington Street Bath, with the topic Fancy Yeast Rolls and dinners by Mrs. Adams and Mrs. F. E. Thompson. Other members present included Mrs. William Coombs, Mrs. William Davis, Mrs. Frank French, Mrs. Edwin Haggett and Mrs. Loring Small.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Bath
Bath
Adams
FE. K. Thompson
William Coombs
William Davis
Frank French
Edwin Haggett
Loring Small
West Bath Grange Holds Annual School of Instruction
West Bath grange conducted its annual school of instruction on Monday led by State Deputy G Cleve land Marriner of Richmond. The closed meeting included guests from nearby granges such as Enterprise grange and opened with America sung by Mrs. Reginald Farnham on piano. Arthur C. Lemont, master, introduced Mr Marriner and shared remarks on the secret work and guidance offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Bath Grange
G. Cleveland Marriner
Richmond
Enterprise Grange
Marriner
America
Reginald Farnham
Arthur C. Lemont
West Bath Grange, Then Introduced Mr. Marriner
Unanswered Prayer Is Sermon Topic At Woolwich First Baptist
Woolwich First Baptist Church Woolwich Center holds morning service at 10 o clock with Mrs J M Gowdey delivering Unanswered Prayer and church school to follow. Evening service at 7 30 features Third Chapter Acts. Montsweag and Wiscasset also list services and visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Woolwich Center
J. M. Gowdey
Church School
Luke
Montsweag 9
Wiscasset Baptist Church
Montsweag
Curtis Plant
Spinning Wheel ‘Club
Clayton Stinson
Maine Teachers' Association
Bates College
Lewiston
Woolwich Teachers’ Club
Georgia Walker
Jennie Howe
Florence Temple
Woolwich Grass Fire and Bath Hospital Brush Blaze Reported
Woolwich firefighters responded Monday night to a grass fire near the church at Ryan's Corner Nequasset but stopped its spread before the fire truck arrived and no damage occurred. Earlier Monday afternoon Engine 2 was summoned for a brush fire at the rear of Bath Memorial Hospital, put out with a booster line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woolwich
Ryan's Corner
Nequasset
Bath Memorial Hospital
Penny Match Wins Prize at School Event
Sixty eight Grangers attended the school close Pen ny match with Sidney Pendleton winning the prize. A banquet followed in the hall where Mrs Reginald Farnham and Mrs Mildred Weeks organized refreshments. Lecturer Mrs Thelma Sylvester announced next Monday’s program a miscellaneous evening with surprise numbers and dancing to close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney Pendleton
Reginald Farnham
Mildred Weeks
Thelma Sylvester
Philip Bailey Birthday Party
Philip Bailey son of Mr and Mrs Boyd Bailey of 900 Washington street celebrated his fourth birthday Tuesday afternoon with a party for friends. Spring flowers pastel favors and coordinated decorations themed the event. Philip helped cut a decorated cake as guests opened gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip Bailey
Boyd Bailey
Washington Street
Philip
James Lowery
Brunswick
Diana
David
Ruth Berry
Bowdeinham
Dillon Gillies
Camilla Sewall
Susan Connard
Charles Cary
George Cary
Judith Purington
Anne Bailey
Roger D. Skillings, Jr
Two Men Injured at Harding Plant
Two men suffered injuries in separate accidents Tuesday night at the Hardings Fabrication plant. Ludger Pelletier 58 Lewiston in galvanizing caught beneath falling plates and Norman McKinnon 40 Whitefield burned on face and hands when a steam pocket in a dipping pipe blew hot acid onto him. Both were treated at Bath Iron Works hospital. Pelletier remained under observation with unclear injury extent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath Iron Works
Hardings
Ludger Pelletier
Lewiston
William A. Purington
Norman McKinnon
Whitefield
McKinnon
Flowers Stolen From New Grave in Local Cemetery
The family of the late Larry W. Crosman reports that all recently placed flowers and set pieces on his grave have been taken. Two large baskets of flowers disappeared on Tuesday evening, following earlier removals, prompting condemnation of vandalism and calls for stern action against those responsible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry W. Crosman
Oil Burner Blaze Causes Some Damage at Lambert Park Home
A kitchen oil burner fire at 44 Heath Lane in a Bath double house flooded the stove area and floor after oil spilled from the bottom of the stove. C. S. Moody attempted to smother the flames with rugs and rags before help arrived at 11 15. The Bath Fire Department quickly contained the fire with a pony extinguisher, limiting damage to the stove and adjacent wall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heath Lane
Lambert Park
C. S. Moody
Bath Iron Works
Myrtle Lodge of Odd Ladies Plans Anniversary Event
Myrtle Lodge of Odd Ladies met to prepare for a baked bean supper at 5:30 and announced higher receipts from the fair. The anniversary falls on Friday May 25 with committees to be appointed. Past Ladies club will meet April 30 with Mrs. Pearl Campbell Winnegance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Lodge of
Odd Ladies
Lizzie B. C. Chaney
Wallace Atwood
Howard Blake
John Hunt
Charles Nelson
Jennie Cameron
Jennie Oliver
Annie Oliver
Myrtle Wilson
Pearl Campbell
Winnegance
Bay Point Mourns Roosevelt Death and Crosman Sudden Passing
Bay Point residents express deep sorrow over President Franklin D Roosevelt’s death and honor Harry W Crosman who led local civic efforts. Crosman helped bring electricity to the Point and served as president and treasurer of the Bay Point Improvement Association. Sympathy extended to his family. Mr and Mrs Howard Nas of Bath and Edna M Coolidge visited Brunswick area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preside
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Bay Pol
Res Dent
Harry W. Crosman
Mr. Crosma
Crosman
T Point
Bay Point Iprovement Association
O of
Existance
M Crosman
Howard O. Nas
Bath
Ba Point
Edna M. Coolidge
Brunswick
Sebasco Union Crafter Banknotes and Local Affairs
Sebasco Union organized May 1 1939 with 30 members required for a government charter. Loans and savings growth slowed after war onset while assets and liabilities are listed. Lindald L. Greene has served as treasurer since 1940 with several local unions failing but a few surviving along the coast. Nathan Cushman prepares Sebasco Estates golf course and hotel openings. lobster fishermen work traps for another summer season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phippsburg Federal
Federal
Depos Insurance Corp
Boston
Phippsburg
Lindald L. Greene
Bath Iron Works
Freemont
Maine
T Holmes
Phippsby Federal
L. L. Greene
Nathan A. Cushman
Sebaco Estates
Past Matrons Club Plans June Meeting
The Past Matrons' Club of Genest chapter O E S met Friday evening at President Mrs. Clifford B. Smith's home. Hostesses were Mrs. Luther Thompson and Mrs. George Merrill. A committee including Mr Jason A. Merrill and Mrs. Fred Bagdikian was appointed to plan the June meeting. The social hour featured contract and cano. Prizes in contract went to Mrs. Bagdikian and Mrs. Albion L. Corliss. caneo prize awarded to Mrs. Herbert Morse. Attendees included Mr. Charles Nelson, Mrs. Jason Merrill, Mrs. Fred Osgood, Mr. Carl Pinson, Mrs. Herb Morse, Mrs. Thomas F. Perkin Alkazin, Mrs. Clifford Smith, Mrs. Wilbur Oliver, Mrs. Albie L. Corliss, Mrs. Horace War, Mrs. Luther Thompson, Mr. George Merrill, Mrs. Georg Larrabee, Mrs. Harry Deeri, Mrs. Paul Bagdikian, Mr. Catherine Leonard and Mr. Clifford B. Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John L. Blagdon
Union Street
Sewall Strout
Stanley W. Dodge
Evelyn Trott
Bradford C. Redennett
Co. F, 3Rd Bn
MSG
Camp Keyes
Augusta
Forestry Department
American Legion
State Guard
Co. F
Federal Service
Woman's Club of
Wiscasset
Henry W. Webb
Philip V. Corey
Damariscotta
State Federation of Women’s Clubs
Hotel Statler
Boston
Women's Interest
War Department
Charles S. Sewal
F. B Haggett
Reed
Josephine Foye
Veterans Service Committee
Lawrence B. Haggett
Bath Road
Red Men’‘s Hall
Club
Genest
Clifford B. Smith
Luther Thompson
George Merrill
Jason A. Merrill
Fred Bagdikian
Bagdikian
Albion L. Corliss
Paul Bagdikian
Catharine Leonard
Also Mentioned on This Page
Wiscasset Academy
Parker E. Mareau
S. W. Warland
Frances A. Sortwell
Daniel R. Sortwell
Cambridge
Alvin F. Sortwell
Bernard McFadden
William Cast
Clarence Race
Harold Campbell
Charles J. di Perri
Robert H. Heighman
Earl D. Rines, Jr
Robert MacLaren
Kathleen R. Brookins
Birch Point Road
Vincent C. Reed
Brookins
Richmond L. White
Helena Bellas
Daytona Beach
Tfich Street
South Portland
Lowell
Richard
Mr. Richards
John C. Fisher
John Anderson
Medfield
Bernard A. Bailey Jr
Bailey
Ashville
N. C
Charles E. Mason
Bradford Street
Benjamin F. Webber
Jay
Rockland
Fort Hill Street
Horace Colby
James Marr Jr
Pacific
Anna Mae Berry
Alton Berry
Mountsweag
University of Maine
Curtiss Pearson
Camp Gordon
Johnston
Pearson
Edgar K. Sewall
Charles S. Sewall
Providence
R. I
Norman Holbrook
Ellsworth Holbrook
Parris Island
S. C
Elmer Hilton
England
Corp
Lawrence Davis
Charles L. Macurda
Aun Boston
New York
Alton Carol. Bingham
Hubert Taylor
Taylor
Upper
Geraldine Reay
Shirley Blake
Reay
North
Newcastle
Alta Parker
Frank H. Gray
Rae
Mary M. Marston
Bernice W. Blagdon
Priscilla L. Campbell
Charles Grover
East Walpole
Myrtle
Ronald Brewer
East Boothbay
Charles Brooks
Melrose
Frank Bean
SEARS
Center Street
West Bath Farm Bureau Meeting
Elizabeth Nolen
Corinna
Robert Nolen
Maxine Walker
Frank J. Walker
River Road
Swampscott
John Leonard
Pepperell
Arthur Bean
Helen Leonard
Leonard
Wilbur Howe
Billerica
Elwood Howe
Eben Dana
Evelyn Roberts
Carrie Hathorne
Harriet Adams
Gerald Creamer
Holbrook House
Nequasset Road
Emerson A. Irish
East Winthrop
Percy D. Marston
Sagadahoc Ferry
Alvin Hathorne
Harold Roberts
Dana Mills Road
Clarence Baker
Portland
Ella Temple
Albert Temple
Alice Galvin
Walter A. Smith
Day’s Ferry
Ada Norris
Evelyn
Chester Howe
Pennsylvania
Howe
Cpl
Harriet Haley
WAC
Earl Haley
Haley
Boca Raton
William Clark
Clark
Navy
Sampson, N. Y
Christine Hathorne
Lyda Hathorne
Middle Road
Gordon Huff
Skowhegan
Francis Jenkins
Mr. Jenkins
John Kelley
Mr. Kelley
Deering Street
Iron Works
Myrtle Lodge
Sebasco
Petty Cash
S. Gov't. Tions
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