Community Notes Highlight Local Social and Travel
Local residents visit and travel across Maine and New England. Visitors include A Beals from Wiscasset calling on relatives in Bath. Lizzie Martin returning from Boston to Sagadahoc. Morse High Glee Club officers planning a trip to Sanford for the Western Maine Festival on May 11 with chaperones listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glee Clubs
Morsey School
Sanford
Nathan Watson
Omah Snipe
Adena Smith
Fort Mill Millies N ee
Fragmentary note reports cards received from a mill in Fort Mill related to an event or ceremony. Details unclear due to OCR corruption but implies correspondence and local civic engagement.
Unclear OCR fragment on naval officers gathering
Fragmentary text mentions Capt Johnson and officers of the U S 8 Witek entertained informally at the B O Q perhaps. It references a birth around April and a person named Theodore A. Earl in Bath and Mt Desert Island hospital with garbled surrounding names and locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson
Witek
B.O.Q
Brian Oo Oat Pana Weight
Apel
Theodore A. Earl
Blair C. Wilson Leads Visit to Orono Campus
An unnamed male figure, reportedly with Blair C. Wilson, visited Campbell's Pond recently and traveled to Orono this morning. There he plans to enter the university, while Mrs. Donald S. Smith has returned home from Memorial Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blair C. Wilson
Campbell’s Pond
Mr. Wilson
Orono
University
Donald
Smith
Kinney Aids Brunswick Methodist Service
Rev. Charles L. Kinney of Beacon street traveled to Brunswick Friday to assist Rev. Ralph Barron at the three hour service at the Pleasant Street Methodist church. Miss Jannette Stephenson, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Milton C. Stephenson of High street, recently returned home from Boston after a trip that began with a flight from New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles L. Kinney
Beacon Street
Brunswick
Ralph Barron
Pleasant Street Methodist Church
Jannette Stephenson
Milton C. Stephenson
High Street
Boston
New York
Murray Ryder Returns to Bath for Summer After Jamaica Visit
Murray Ryder, who spent the winter in Jamaica and had a brief visit to Mexico, has returned to Bath for the summer. He was employed at Bath Iron Works for several years before leaving last fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murray Ryder
Jamaica
Mexico
Bath
Bath Iron Works
Easter Guests Visit Stephenson Family
Mr and Mrs Robert McKinley and daughter Ruth of Union were Easter guests of Dr and Mrs Milton C Stephenson of High Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert McKinley
Ruth
Union
Milton C. Stephenson
High Street
Pur dues and family head to Oberlin Ohio for visit
Rev and Mrs Joseph O Pur due and daughter Alice Lorraine of Washington Street drive Sunday to Oberlin Ohio to see daughter Linna Marie at Oberlin College. They are accompanied by Frederick Cullen, who will spend the week in Columbus with her sister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph O. Purdue
Alice Lorraine
Washington Street
Oberlin
Ohio
Linna Marie
Oberlin College
Frederick Cullen
Columbus
E. L. McCurdy
Calais
Militaryist Robert Westfall Home on furlough at Woolwich
Cpl. Robert Westfall of the U S Army visits his parents in Woolwich while on furlough from Aberdeen Proving Ground Maryland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cpl
Robert Westfall
U. S. Army
Woolwich
Aberdeen, Md. Proving Grounds
McCarty Family Notes Easter Visit in Parker Head
Walter P. McCarty chief engineer at the Excel Foundry and Machine Co. of Fall River Mass spent Easter weekend with wife Mrs McCarty at their Academy street home. He visited Saturday with his parents Mr and Mrs Turner E McCarty of Parker Head and returned to Fall River Sunday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter P. McCarty
Excel Foundry and Machine Co
Fall River
Mass
Local Social Notes Detail Boothbay Harbor Visits and School Plans
Mrs Donald Sewall of Boothbay Harbor hosts several fliers while Mrs Wellindten A Moore of Weeks and her sister Mrs Harmon of Brunswick visit family in Portland and Washington. Anne Hartnett of 84 Bluff Road attends Morse High and plans training in Boston after graduation, with weeks split between Lynn and home. Gertrude Dole returns to studies at Wellesley after a weekend at home with Rev and Mrs Louise A Dole.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eva Marriner
John M. Conley, Jr
Park Street
Boothbay Harbor
Wellindten
Moore
Nees
Harmon
Brunswick
Bartholomaw O'Donnell
Anne Hartnett
Ety. N. Hartnett
Bluff Road
Boston
Lynn
Mass
Hartnett
Morse High
New England
Fred Hartnett
Alice Hartnett
Gertrude Dole
Louise A
Middle Street
Wellesley College
Weekend Guests Include Naval Officer From New London
Thomas H. Trainor Jr. and Tommie Trainor of New London Conn. were weekend guests at sister Mrs Hilton Freeman’s home in Portsmouth duty transfer announced. Mrs Thomas McWeeney and nephews Archie and Dillion Gillies visit their mother Mrs A J Gillies in New Haven Conn for a year. Theresa McAvoy, daughter of Mr and Mrs Raphael McAvoy, entered Thayer Hospital Waterville for eye operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas H. Trainor, Jr
Ual c
USN
Man Trainor
So Tommie
New London
Conn
Hilton Freeman
Oliver Street
Mr. Trainor
Portsmouth
N. H
Thomas McWeeney
Archie
Dillion Gillies
A. J. Gillies
New Haven
Theresa
Raphael McAvoy
Thayer Hospital
Waterville
Mrs Legard Returns From Hospital and Local Visits
Mrs. George E Legard returns home from Maine General hospital in Portland after a stay of several days. Her granddaughter Mrs Marjorie Christian accompanied her and resumed duties with the State Health Department in Waterville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George E. Legard
North Street
Portland
Maine General Hospital
Marjorie Christian, R.N
Waterville
Christian
State Health Department
Miss Florence Neiley Visits Portland Friend During Easter
Miss Florence A Neiley of the Brunswick teachers staff spent Easter vacation at her home in West Bath and recently was a guest of Mrs Charles E Doten of Portland, leaving for home after the visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viola Brooks
Bath
Ormsby-Moody
Brunswick
Florence A. Neiley
West Bath
Charles E. Doten
Portland
Naval Air Station officer buys Phippsburg home
Lieut. W. E. Sinclair of the U S Navy based at Brunswick has purchased the Donald F. Preble residence in Phippsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Sinclair
U. S
Naval Air Station
Brunswick
Donald F. Preble
Phippsburg
Former Governor and Mrs Tudor Gardiner at Summer Home
The former governor and Mrs Tudor Gardiner were at their summer place in Woolwich, returning to Boston on Sunday evening's train.
Trott Resumes Duties as Bank Examiner in Massachusetts
Roland Trott returns home for the holidays on Mid Street with family and resumes his role as a bank examiner in Massachusetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roland ‘Trott
Mideee Street
Massachusetts
PTA Finalizes Plans for Frosty Night and Card Party
The PTA meeting details a Cancer Drive event with Morse High participants. Families discuss a summer round-up and dining out at the next gathering. Mrs. Reak Rohe and Mrs. Ca Falas host duties, with Mrs. Hilliard assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ee Freeman
Lee
Ma Ben Louise Edee
Sbepult
Cafalas
Hilliard
Theta Chapter Meeting Highlights Local Beta Sigma Phi Session
Theta chapter Beta Sigma Phi met at Harmon Ellason's Brunswick home on Tuesday. Miss Janie Stevens and her sister displayed water colors while Mrs. Burt led a music discussion. Vice president Mrs. Catherine Legard conducted the session as Mrs. John Greene was absent. The group voted to prepare favors for a drive to benefit children, with several members organizing the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beta Sigma Phi
Harmon Ellason
Brunswick
Janie Stevens
Burt
Fred Sturtevant
John Greene
Catherine Legard
Richard Haskell
William ‘Turple
Leonard Wetherbee
Stevens
Nathan Watson
Camerades Musicaux gifts mark 15th anniversary milestone
Les Camerades Musicaux received Metropolitan Milestones gifts from president Allan H. Ramsey to celebrate the club’s 15th anniversary. Since its founding in April 1931, the group has offered operatic and sacred music programs, with acclaimed annual concerts and many rehearsals enjoyed by members and the public alike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Les Camerades Musicaux
Ing
Allan H. Ramsey
City
Ramsey
Grand Masonic Bodies Announce Maine Meetings
Announcements received for the Grand Masonic bodies of Maine. Meetings set at Masonic Exposition in Portland with a May 6 dinner at the Eastland. Grand Lodge opens May 7 at 9 am and continues. Grand Council meets May 7 at 7 pm. Grand Lodge meets May 8 at 9 am. Grand Chapter High Priesthood May 8 at 7 pm. Final Grand Lodge session May 9 at 9 am. Grand Commandery meets May 9 at 1 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Masonic
Maine
Masonic Eapote
Portland
Grand Lodge of
Eastland
Grand Lodge
Grand Cr
Grand Chapter
Grand Commandery
Easter Sale Held by Lowell Temple Pythian Sisters
Lowell Temple Pythian Sisters held an Easter sale and supper on a Wednesday after Palm Sunday week. Annah McCabe chaired. ex-Senator Jane spoke. Emily Williams won the mystery prize and Ethel Perkins won the race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell Temple
Ge Attendi Enon
Annah McCabe
Jane
Emily Williams
Ethel Perkins
Teen Age Sewing Circle Members Attend 4-H Conference
Five members of Center Grammar School's Teen Age Sewing Circle along with teacher Mrs Colby traveled to Lewiston for the County 4-H Leaders Conference. Readings and talks by Miss Sylvia Poor and others highlighted the event as youths from the 4-H circles engaged in demonstrations and group activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Center Grammar School
Lewiston
Aosevine Colby
Carolyn Stacke
Dora Lenfest
Sally Mohney
County Aders
Twin County
Donald
Central Church League Meeting Note
The Central Church League notes a gathering with Mrs Marie Kun Skule and several members attending. Refreshments were served and the table was gay with baskets. The next meeting is scheduled for Monday at 7 30 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Church
Mariede Pet Kun’ Skule
Jafos
Alfred J. Rowe
Rae
Althea Deering
Viland
Torrey
League
Winter Street Auxiliary Plans May Tea and Events
The Ladies Auxiliary of Winter Street Church met Tuesday evening to plan a May Tea on May 10 from 2 to 4 pm and a reception on April 28 at eight o'clock. They voted to hold an annual supper on a date in May and a baked goods sale on April 30 at 6 o'clock with a supper served. Hostesses Mrs Harry LeMont and Mrs Arthur LeMont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winter Street
Mane
Roemand
Lace
Pho
Harry Oe
Arthur €. Lemont
Iota Sigma Meets at Fraser Home on Chestnut Street
Iota Sigma chapter met Tuesday at Mrs. William Fraser home on Chestnut street. In Mrs. Albert Freeman’s absence, the meeting was led by Mrs. Otto Were and served by the hostess with assistance from Mrs. Robert Jewell. A future gathering at Mrs. Edward McGuiggan’s Middle street home will feature a covered dish supper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iota Sigma
William Fraser
Chestnut Street
Albert Freeman
Otto
Robert Jewell
Edward McGuiggan
Middle Street
Odd Fellows Plan Anniversary Sunday Services
The Sovereign Grand Lodge and the Grand Lodge of Maine IOOF designate Sunday April 28 for services. Lincoln Lodge and Quee Esther Rebekah Lodge invite at Front Street hall at 10 30 a m. Officers thank the pastor and Winter Street church for the invitation to be guests on the first anniversary Sunday since the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sovereign Grand Lodge
Grand Lodge of
Maine
IOOF
Sharon
Lincoln Lodge
Quee Esther Rebekah Lodge
Odd Fellows
Rebekahs
Front Street
Winter Street
Thayer Couple Guests of Washington Street Hosts
Mr and Mrs Albert H Thayer of Braintree Mass were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Paul Moore on Washington street Thayer attended the Dunlap Commandery Easter service parade as a participant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert H. Thayer
Braintree
Mass
Paul Moore
Washington Street
Thayer
Dunlap Commandery
Easter Sunday Wedding at Winter Street Church
A bride from Winter Street church wed in a 12 30 ceremony assisted by friends and family. The gown was ivory satin with a lace crown and bouquet of white carnations and blue blooms. Maid of honor Miss Marjorie Stover of Portsmouth and brothers from the groom’s side attended. guests included members of the Ladies Aid and Auxiliary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winter Street
Ameenethets Church
Lucy
Cate
Purdue
Ieee
Marjorie Stover
Portsmouth
Danbury
Conn
Raymond Campbell
Phippsburg
Taeh
Perry Thompson
Car Ws
Brunswick
Sturtevant
Ladies Aid
Ladies Auxiliary
Leon B. Soniafe
Sharpe
Cliffe Smith
Alice
Ward McGuiggan
Robert Jewell
C. Lloyd Hooker
Eleanor Wright
John Sylvester
Amy Irish
Morse High
Ladies Auxilary
Lafes Aid
Dromore Grange
Dromore Farm Bureau
Nee
Gloucester
Mass
Mansochucotin
Emplo
Tettertug
Ernoon Mr
Phippsburgie G
CofAll-ALlex Ceremony Details Mentioned in Local Notices
The report notes a day event at a street ceremony where Rev. Chester B. Oliver officiated. Helpers Mary Ell served as bridesmaid and Forest Alley as best man, with Copalait Pere Estelle Aer and Thomas Gibbons Gibbons mentioned among participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Gibbons Copalait
Pere Estelle
Saven Ae Even Street
Pchester B. Oliver
le Ring
Used
Ere Hiss Maryell
Forest Alley
Rayon stocking sale develops bad run
Paterson New Jersey three women reported to the OPA district office schemes selling rayon stockings at 60 cents each. The trio collected about ten dollars in counterfeit transactions, supposedly as triple quantities, with 744 pairs of stockings turning up in a dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paterson
N. J
OPA
Tria
Wedding Recalls Elm Street Ceremony at Marys Church
A wedding at Marys Church on Monday united the couple from Old Town High School roots after four years of service. A reception followed at the Elm Street home, with out of town guests and family attending, and plans for a new house in Bodley. The bride wore a burgundy suit and grey accessories as guests from Portland and Scarborough joined the celebration.
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Ihe Beige
Ste Elm
Bath
Eno
Peeks
Wiley
Old Town High School
Rina
Ai ‘Ollowe
Rider” Homme
Elm Street
Pee Lake
Will Reddy
Bodley
William ‘Soucié
Ann Soucie
Dora Soucie
Estelle Lton
Francis Parady
Arthur Tracy
Bernard
Jackie
Kitie
Pry
Ludge Tetu Ontes Afferty
Uline Star
Ree
Portland
James Williams
Dolores
Joseph Cross
Great
Freign Larrabee Ek
Alichae
Thomas
Exterminated in Brazil rumour threads through Rio search
A cryptic report describes a large-scale operation in Brazil with scouts inspectors and a Rocketeer unit believed active near Rio de Janeiro. Authorities claim a critical phase ended after a forty day search while earlier sightings trace to Natal and a French destroyer near Dakar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fouapunosrazil
Rio de Janeiro
Pater
Natal
Osquito
Dh Sireiee
Dakar
Senegal
Wesl ey Wite Worth? African voter fined for cattle graft
A man named Wesley White Worth faced a $40 fine after admitting to receiving 20 cattle from her husband as part of a bribery scheme. He was to receive only 10 head.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pmennere
Africa Nati Ete
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Peter Bent Brigham Hospital
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Pittston
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Vassalboro
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Philip
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Sunnyside Farm
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