Wiscasset Fire Society Holds 598th Quarterly Meeting in Bath
The Wiscasset Fire Society met at Richard E. Kimball’s Bath home with Kimball chosen moderator. Guest speaker David Dickson spoke on life insurance while members and guests, including J. William Schulze and Capt. Russell Hitchcock, attended. Separate reports note Pemaquid Chapter D A R meetings, roof repairs at St. Philip’s rectory, and numerous local officer appointments.
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Wiscasset Fire Society
Richard E. Kimball
Bath
Kimball
David Dickson
Charles S. Sewall
John H. Southard
Roy R. Marston
Lawrence B. Haggett
Charles E. Cowley
Ellsworth W. Holbrook
Leon G. Flood
W. Philip Munsey
John F. Jackson
Sidney G Evans
Charles G. Chase
Eugene McGrath
William H. Burton
Harold A. Campbell
Leslie A. Sullivan
F. Edward Evans
J. William Schulze
Mr. Dickson
Capt
Russell Hitchcock
Mr. Fitch
Everett F. Jackson
Thaddeus Reed
Vivian R. Giles
Legion Police
Robert Applin
Edwin S. Pooler
Maurice I. Rines
Forest Morris
Stanley Morris
Ellsworth
Frank B. Adams
John L. Blagdon
Alton Erskine
Pine Cone Rebekah Lodge
Miriam Soule
Rebekah
Queen Esther Lodge
Eva Rankin
Noble Grand
Ethel Reed
Alice Maybury
Bertha LeBourdais
Josephine Johnson
Evening Star Lodge
Brunswick
Unison Lodge
Bar Harbor
Queen Esther
Evening Star of
Vesper
Round Pond
Good Luck
Waldoboro
Pine Cone
Rebekah Lodge
Arlena Hubbard
Eleanor Sherer
Westport Anticipates Population Rise with New Bridge
Westport officials project growth after the May 1 bridge opening at Cowshegan Narrows linking the island to the mainland. Amos J. Knight notes census figures near 130 and 150 estimate. he recalls pre-1890s prosperity and expects a revival once traffic returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westport
Cowshegan Narrows
Amos J. Knight
Knight
Local clubs visit multiple granges and aging members
Thaddeus Reed and Mrs. Anna White of Hun toon Hill grange visited Meenahga Rutherford and Seaside granges in a series of Wednesday and Monday events. Reed presented a 25 year membership certificate to George Hoston of Damariscotta as deputy.
Boynton Attends GE Stockholders Meeting in Schenectady
George Boynton traveled Monday to Schenectady New York for the General Electric Company annual stockholders meeting. He is a son of Mr and Mrs Harlan E Boynton of North Street and a Bur dette College senior in Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Boynton
Schenectady
N. Y
General Electric Company
Harland E. Boynton
North Street
Boynton
Burdette College
Boston
West Bath Sewing Group Supports Red Cross
West Bath residents gathered at Mrs. Gladys Deehan’s home for a Red Cross sewing session with members including Lizzie Haggett Sadie Davis Hazel Wharff Helen Rose Beatrice Carleton Lilie Donnell Louise Donnell Barbara Belanger Carole Eastman Carolyn Rogers Ruth Fuller and Gladys Deehan Refreshments were hosted by Ruth Fuller and Helen Rose Next meeting is set for April 26. Local activity notes report seasonal signs and visits among area families across Bath Kittery and surrounding towns.
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West Bath
Gladys Deehan
Red Cross
Lizzie Haggett
Sadie Davis
Hazel Wharff
Helen Rose
Beatrice Carleton
Lilie Donnell
Louise Donnell
Barbara Belanger
Carole Eastman
Carolyn Rogers
Ruth Fuller
Day's Ferry Mothers Club Attends Movie Outing
The Day's Ferry Mothers club took Day's Ferry School children to the theatre Thursday to see Cinderella. Attendees include Janet Thorpe David Stephen Martha Allen Peter Reed Alberta Virginia Judith Richard Kathleen Olive Raymond Louise Patty Linwood Harris James Carter Richard Robert Audrey Dingley Pauline Weldon Hildreth Creamer Patty Bean Sandra Guptil Arthur Robert Brown Sandra Smith Marion Howes. Each child received popcorn. Helpers include Mrs. Anna Dingley Ruth Creamer Grace Smith Doris Carter Harriet Brown. Some could not attend but will go later. For many it was their first bus ride and first theatre visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Day's Ferry Mothers Club
Anna Dingley
Ruth Creamer
Florence and
Owen
Grace Smith
Oakley
Doris Carter
Harriet Brown
Carla Chase
Evelyn
Raymond Crocker
Sandra Mank
Sharon Wilson
West Bath Grange Attends Winter Street Service
West Bath grange members attended Sunday morning worship at Winter Street church with a large turnout. In the evening the Fireside club and older church members joined the Bowdoin College chapel service led by the Rhythmic choir from Christchurch Hanover directed by Margaret Palmer Fiske. Next Sunday a christening time will be set for Winter Street attendees and Mr Purdue is asked to provide names. Fireside club plans a final meeting with a covered dish supper chaired by Sally True.
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West Bath Grange
Winter Street Church
Fireside Club
Bowdoin College Chapel
Christchurch
Hanover
N. H
Margaret Palmer Fiske
Purdue
Sally True
Nequasset Mother's Club Meeting Report
Nequasset Mothers club met Wednesday at the home of Mrs. Evangeline Sparks on Nequasset road. A short business session was followed by a stork shower for Mrs. Ethel Seegers. A mystery package brought by Mrs. Violet Beals was won by Mrs. Marjorie Woerter. Refreshments were served by the hostess with help from Mrs. Eleanor Casey, Mrs. Alice Baker, Mrs. Tina Molson and Mrs. Marjorie Maass. Additional attendees included Mrs. Norma Holbrook, Mrs. June Anderson, Mrs. Margaret Dodge, Mrs. Gertrude Stacey, Mrs. Elsie Stinson, Mrs. Ruby Stinson, Mrs. Marion Hanson, Mrs. Phoebe Stevens, Mrs. Ada Cross and Mrs. Vera Cross.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nequasset Mothers Club
Evangeline Sparks
Nequasset Road
Ethel Seegers
Violet Beals
Marjorie Woerter
Eleanor Casey
Alice Baker
Tina Molson
Marjorie Maass
Norma Holbrook
June Anderson
Margaret Dodge
Gertrude Stacey
Elsie Stinson
Ruby Stinson
Marion Hanson
Phoebe Stevens
Ada Cross
Vera Cross
Dalys Attend Elks Installation Ball in Bath Street
Mr and Mrs James R Daly of Melrose Massachusetts were weekend guests of Mrs Daly s sister and brother in law Mr and Mrs John Gilmore on Bath Street They attended the Elks Installation Ball Friday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James R. Daly
Melrose
Mass
Miss Norma Leeman Arrives for Spring Vacation Home Visit
Miss Norma Leeman a freshman at Gorham State Teachers College arrived Friday evening to spend a week of spring vacation with her parents Mr and Mrs Cliff W Leeman of 62 York Street.
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Norma Leeman
Gorham State Teachers College
Cliff W. Leeman
York Street
Woolwich Community Notices and Club Reports
Woolwich Nequasset Farm Bureau met at the Goodwill clubhouse with large turnout. Members heard cake decorating and care of the sick demonstrations by Mrs. Charlotte Leeman and Mrs. Georgie Walker. Proceeds from a baked bean salad supper support Boy Scouts and a National Scout Jamboree delegate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nequasset Farm Bureau
Goodwill
Food Project
Charlotte Leeman
Georgie Walker
Good Neighbor Club
Chopps School
Goodwill Club
Charles Powers
Gettysburg
Geraldine Edgerly
Bay Point Social Roundup With Fire Attracts Officials
Sheriff Charles Messenger visited Saturday evening during the fire that destroyed the Butters trailer. Warden Swansea Burns of Bath appeared recently. Local residents from Bath and Lewiston called on friends, with several Bath couples hosting visitors. Dickie Hagan returned to Auburn after vacation with his parents.
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Charles Messenger
Swansea Burns
Bath
Carroll Deering
Frederick Moffatt
Carroll Deeering
Walter Delano
H. Martin Powers
Dickie Hagan
Auburn
Thomas Hagan
Charlotte Cahill
Merline Thompson
Eliot Bold
Harry Stone
Lewiston
Community News Roundup From Bridge Academy Area
Mr and Mrs Clayton Mayers returned to their home here Friday after wintering at Da Beach Florida. Schools in town closed April 21 for a week. Edward Goud and his mother visited the Calvon Good home Friday. Mr and Mrs Benjamin Wentworth, employed in Connecticut, were visitors last weekend. Minstrel show posters announce Fun and Frolic April 20 and 21 at Masonic hall with a long local cast directed by Mrs Charles Bailey. Supt Stanwood Gilman of Sebasco Estates visited the schools last week. Willis MacComb judged prize speaking at Richmond April 12. Eastern river is clear of ice with geese seen daily. Earl Good sold his home and filling station to New York parties. Harold Austin hosted daughters from Providence during Easter vacation. Mrs Welden Shields, nee Madelyn Rittall, of Richmond, stayed with her parents Monday.
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Thaddeus Reed
Anna White
Huntoon Hill Grange
Meenahga Grange
Rutherford Grange
South Bristol
Seaside Grange
Bristol
Reed
George Huston
Damariscotta
Red Man's Hall
Wiscasset Inn
Academy
Woman's Club
Gilbert F. Loebs
Waterville
Maine Federation of Women’s Clubs
Sebra Crooker
Lorraine Blanche Crooker
Harry Peter Hildebrandt
Nobleboro
Miss Crooker
Lincoln Academy
Westbrook Junior College
Hildebrandt
New York
Colby College
Wiscasset Academy
Willow Crest
Pittston
Richard T. Rines
Florida
Cuba
Clayton Mayers
da Beach
Fla
Ralph Crowell
Providence
R. I
Edward Goud
Charles Goud
Calvin
Benjamin Wentworth
Connecticut
Bridge Academy
Masonic Hall
Bruce Alexander
Marguerite Bailey
Elmer Berry
Barbara Blodgett
Frank Clark
Yvonne Bailey
Clyde Barter
Jack Brown
Martha Carner
Joyce Damon
Ernestine Bailey
Evelyn Budge
Mary Brown
Gladys Carver
Dorothy Rittall
Lillian Thompson
Charles Bailey
Bridge Alumni Association
Stanwood Gilman
Sebasco Estates
Gilman
Willis MacComb
Bridge Acdamey
Richmond
Earl Good
Harold Austin
Preston Hudson
Dalton Reed
Welden Shields
Madelyn Rittall
William Ritall, Monay
Maine Spanish War Veterans Auxiliary Meeting Attendees
At a Portland council meeting of the Department of Maine Spanish War Veterans Auxiliary attendees included Mrs Myrtle Wilson, Mrs Lillius Larrabee, Mrs Harriet Otis, and Mrs Bertha Whittam.
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Department of Maine Spanish War Veterans Auxiliary
Portland
Myrtle Wilson
Lillius Larrabee
Harriet Otis
Bertha Whittam
Visit by Miss Guerin to Newtonville cousin
Miss Stephanie Guerin visits her cousin Miss Susan Sullivan in Newtonville Massachusetts for two weeks.
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Stephanie Guerin
Susan Sullivan
Newtonville
Mass
Republican Sagadahoc County leaders reelected at Bath meeting
Philip H. Oliver of Bath was reelected chairman of the Sagadahoc County Republican Committee. Elva Curtis of Bowdoinham won the vice chair, Mrs. Anne M. Deering of Bath was the runner up. George L. Blanchard of Topsham became secretary and Donald Leavitt of Woolwich treasurer. Robert E. Wagner Sr. of Bath announced Democratic bid for State Senator. State committee meeting in Augusta named Ralph C. Masterman Bar Harbor chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican County Committee
Philip H.oliver
Bath
Sagadac County
Republican Committee
City Hall
Elva Curtis
Bowdeinham
Anne M. Deering
George L. Blanchard
Topsham
Donald Leavitt
Woolwich
Etta Thurlow
Philip H. Oliver
Cleveland P. Curtis
Bowdoinham
Herbert K. Adams
Bowdoin
Bramwell E. Harford
Georgetown
Earl A. McFee
Dorothy Scott
Richmond
John L. Jack
Dwight Hale
Robert E. Wagner
Sagadahoc County
Wagner
Morse High School
University of Maine
Student Army Training Corps
Robert E. Junior
William O
Great Lakes Training Center
Mary
Robert A. Mawyer
Washington, D. C
Lewiston
Robert E. Brewer
Justus H. Miller
Augusta
Republican State Committee
Ralph C. Masterman
Bar Harbut
Alan Bird
Rockland
Will Present Club Charter by Maine Young Democrats
Edward C. Bing Miller, president of the Young Democrats club of Maine, will present a charter to the newly organized Bath Young Democrats club at a public ceremony in Bath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward C
Bing” Miller
Young Democrats Club of
Maine
Bath
Young Democrats Club
Maloney Files Candidacy for Maine's 2nd District Congress
John J. Maloney Jr. of Lewiston announces Democratic bid for Maine's Second District, joining Antonio M. Chiaravalloti of Wilton as contenders. Maloney serves as deputy grand exalted ruler for Maine West of the Elks, known in Bath for frequent lodge visits, and has been a Brann administration aide and last month’s Democratic State convention chair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Maloney, Jr
Lewiston
Congress
Maine
Antonio M
Chiaravalloti
Maloney
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
Bath
Bath Lodge
Louis J. Brann
Brewster Reveals Plan for Brunswick Air Force Installations
In Washington, Senator Brewster confirms a proposed Brunswick vicinity project by the First Engineers Corps near the Brunswick Naval Air Station. The plan calls for small classified air force buildings costing about 1 million dollars with a limited immediate manpower. Bids are due July 1st, with a rapid start after approval and swift completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Brewster
Washington, D. C
First Engineers Corps
Brunswick
Brunswick Naval Air Station
Brewster
Air Force
Congress
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Mademoiselle
Front Street
Coats
Cal’s
Water Street
Walter Larrabee
Joseph and
David
Joseph Larrabee
Fred Larrabee
David Ring
Joan
Mary Lau
Carl Robinson
Herbert Murphy
Nashua
Benson Animal Farm
Robert Baird
Percy Holbrook
Warren Davis
Thankful Harris
Martinville
Carl Graves
Graves
Donald Graves
Courtney Stover
James Lemont
Massachusetts
Charlotte Cooke
Kermit
Hathorne
Jack Betts
Bath Memorial Hospital
Ronald Carlton
Norman
Ronald
Laurence
Eva Perry
Madison
Russell Estes
Hardings
Irving Burnham
Bath Iron Works
James Neville
Beachmont
Brigham’s Cove
H. Walter Butler
Harry J. Rich
Butler
Loring
D. Small
Harold J. Brown, Jr
Kennebec Point
L. D. Smalls
Day’s Ferry
Mother's Club
Opera House
Winter Street
Nequasset Mother's Club
Ae Bobs
Ballantine
Woolwich P. T. A
Henry Rice
Lamoine
Cora Rice
Burton Packard
Packard
Arthur Beane
Sebec Lake
Jason Demer
Windham
Kathleen Ifill
Lowell Brown
John Leonard
Jean
Hubert W. Eldred
Sagadahoc Ferry
Texas
Albert Temple
Hayden
Mr. Temple
Ella Temple
P. Ballantine & Sons
Newark
Brunswick Air Base
Pittsburgh
Zwigart
United States
Brown Bros
Boothbay Harbor
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