Lions and Bath Lions plan joint meeting and club notes
A Bath club meeting at Yorks Beach discussed a May 2 joint Lions and Lion event at Winter Street parish with Major Joseph O Pur as speaker. O'Donnell of the Augusta club received a veteran chevron pin, and delegates were named for upcoming International and District conventions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blair
Port Gin
Bathron
Yorks Beach
United States Navy
Nuipment
Lions and
Lion
Winter Street
Joseph O. Purspeaker
Lions
Lions On Wednesdey Ae
Eitemmnahoe
O’donnell
Augusta Club
Charles Genthner
Fred Gabbi
Arthur Hinman
Portland Club
Gabbi
Mame
Hinman
Bath Club
John Rines Jr Hosts Sixth Birthday Party
John Rines Jr son of Mr and Mrs John Rines of Center street celebrated his sixth birthday Saturday with games prizes for Kent Stone Tommy Toothaker and Bonnie Parks. Guests included Catherine Preney Gary McCormick Patty Parks and others. Mothers and aunts joined and hosts previously celebrated at their Green Street home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Rines, Jr
John Rines
Center Street
Kent Stone
Tommy Toothaker
Bonnie Parks
Catherine Preney
Gary McCormick
Patty Parks
Dillon Gillies
Ruth Amiault
Ann Miller
Paul McCole
Roger Stark
Gerald
Joseph Small
Harry Stone
Charles Small
Elwood Toothaker
Charles Parks
Topsham
Maurice Oliver
Mae Munsey
Fred Glidden
John
Thier
Green Street
North Weymouth
Mass
Farewell Party for Mr and Mrs Bayard Held at Brown Home
A farewell party was hosted Wednesday evening at 61 Western Avenue by friends for Mr and Mrs Neil Bayard who depart Thursday to live in Connecticut where Mr Bayard will enter boat building. Guests included Mr and Mrs Limwood Haynes Mrs Percy Lew Mr and Mrs Arthur others and Mrs Leonard Wetherbes and Mrs Edward Cummings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard Brown
Western Avenue
Neil Bayard
Middle Street
Connecticut
Bayard
Smell
Limwood Haynes
Percy Lew
Arthur
George
Howard
Leonard Wetherbes
Edward Cummings
Raymond Sraall
Greene Family Mention in Almanac Style Note
Master Alden Shackford Greene, son of Mr. and Mrs. John A Greene, is noted in a local social item. The message also references Mr and Mrs Roy Ford of Turner’s Court in a brief society line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alden Shackford ‘Greene
John A. Greene
Beene
Roy ‘Ord
Turner's Court
Bath Mayor Thanks State Guard For Child Rescue Efforts
Dominique J. Tardif, mayor of Bath Maine, thanks General Carter and Capt. David Y. for leading Co E Combat Engineers and Capt. Louis D. Annis Maine State Guard in a search for six girls missing from the Military and Naval Children's Home. The effort kept the teams on a swampy wooded area until the children were found safe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inteston
Frere
Qeoran M
Augusta
Maine
Carter
Co. E
David Y
Louis D. Annis
Maine State Guard
West Bath Farm Bureau Discusses Walls and Finishes
West Bath Farm Bureau members met at Mrs. Perry L Thompson home to discuss walls plaster wood and wall boards and suitable finishes. Home Management Leader Mrs Edward K Thompson led the dialogue with tips on wallpaper removal plaster repairs painting new wood and room specific wallpaper choices. Next meeting May 16 will cover Buying Guides with dinner by Mrs Joseph Oliver and hostess Miss Beryl Barton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Bath Farm Bureau
Perry L. Thompson
Edward K. Thompson
Joseph Oliver
Beryl _ Barton
John Parker
Laring Small
Oscar Adams
Otis Card
Earle C. Donnell
Frank French
Edwin W. Haggett
Everett Lemont
Jewel Munroe Announces Candidacy for Representative
Mrs Jewel Munroe of Richmond announces her candidacy for nomination for Representative to the Legislature from Bowdoinham Georgetown district on the Republican ticket in the June primaries. She is 39, daughter of Mrs Elizabeth Bishop and the late J W Bishop of Bowdoinham. A Bowdoinham public school and Richmond High School graduate, she also attended Shaw's Business College in Portland. Her interest in public affairs grew from high school debating with Maine and New England schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jewel Munroe
Richmond
Bowdoin
Ham
Georgetown
Rimond
Munroe
Elizabeth Bishop
J. W. Bishop
Bowdoinham
Richmond High School
Shaw’s Business College
Portland
Maine
New England
Butler Woodsum United in Marriage in Milbury Residence
Milbury E. Butler and Martha M. Woodsum of Old Orchard Beach wed at Rev. Dr. David L. Wilson’s Washington Street residence on a Tuesday evening at seven. The single ring ceremony had witnesses Jane K. Betts and Marion Pinkham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milbury E. Butler
Martha M. Woodsum
Old Orchard Beach
David L. Wilson
Washington Street
Jane K. Betts
Marion Pinkam
Woolwich School Committee to Meet at Nequasset May 7
The Superintending School Committee of Woolwich will hold an open meeting at the Nequasset school house on Tuesday May 7 at 7 30 p m. Citizens may attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woolwich
Nequasset
Spanish Court Glove Fashion In 1500s Perfumed Sweet Bagges
Spanish women of the 1500s wore perfumed gloves called sweet bagges when appearing at court, reflecting courtly dress and fragrance customs of the era.
Antiques buy decorative lamps and walnut frames
Advertised antique buyer offers ten dollars and up for china and decorated parlor lamps and five dollars a pair for oval walnut frames. They promise high prices for hair cloth furniture and instruct a writer to box D. K. care Independent dated 4 25 31.
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D. K
Care Independent
Weeks Street pupils stage end of term assembly
The Weeks Street school held a morning assembly led by Mrs. Evelyn Stairs with community singing and a program by sixth graders. Unexcused pupils were named for perfect attendance in the winter terms, and teachers Mrs. Niles and Mrs. Crabtree announced upcoming vacations and visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weeks Street School
Evelyn Stairs
Donald Kenbey
Norman Kenney
Thomas Elliott
Jean Brister
Bruce
Dorothy Landry
Dan Belanger
Charles Demin Clif
Susannah
Brooks
Shirley
Leonard Cardosi
Rudolph Leblanc
Philip Savage
Warren Kenney
Poerry Moses
Victor Lonn
Gerald Bruce Long
Doris McCabe
Stairs
Marjorie Niles
Weeks Street
Benjamin F. Adams
Auburn Morthay
E. F. Briggs
Allston
Mass
Morse Hackett Wedding Unites Anne Hackett and James Morse
The ceremony took place Saturday at 4 PM in Portland at State Street church with Rev. Dr. Anderson performing the double ring service. The bride, a cadet nurse released from Eye and Ear Infirmary, wore green with red rose corsage. the groom, a Coast Guard veteran, wore formal attire. A reception followed at the Graymore Hotel English Room and the couple departed for a New York honeymoon. Guests included James Bonney of Bath and other Bath residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anne Jeanette Hackett
Portland
James H. Morse
Bath
State Street
Dr. Anderson
Charlotte Hackett
James H. Bonney
Arthur J. Hackett
Eye and Ear Infirmary
Horace P. Morse
West Street
Coast Guard
Atlantic
Graymore Hotel
New York
Horace Morse
James Bonney
Albert Bonney
Germaine
James
Surprise Shower Honors Miss Erma Bennett Before Wedding
A surprise miscellaneous shower for Miss Erma Bennett at Mrs. Roland D. MacIntosh’s home honored her upcoming marriage to Paul Berry of Moatsweag road Wiscasset. Guests wore yellow and white, gifts displayed on a chandelier adorned table, games followed by buffet supper. Co hosts were Mrs. MacIntosh and Grace Bennett. Peaches entered England from Persia in 1562.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erma Bennett
Roland D. MacIntosh
Paul Berry
Moatsweag Road
Wiscasset
Alton Berry
Judson Soule
Lawrence Babb
W. Flemmings
Philip Chaney
John Shorey
Pauline Morse
Roland MacIntosh
W. Franklin Cromwell,Jr
Anna Berry
Grace Bennett
Frances Graing- Grace Bennett
Frances Grainger
Gloria Wilson
MacIntosh
Easter Service Observed by Knights of Columbus
Knights of Columbus No. 240 conducted an Easter mass with 78 Knights marching in procession from the church to Phoenix. The main altar featured spring flowers and others attended the mass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Colum
Phoenix
Bath Community Center Reports Expanded Services and Hours
Director Everett Johnson notes rising variety of services and higher use by city groups at the Bath Community Center. Center hours are 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily except Sundays and special occasions. The facility serves as a social recreation hub open to all adults and supports civic events and veteran participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath Community Center
Everett Johnson
Chamber of Commerce
Colonial Club Plans Big Night at Masonic Temple
The Colonial Club marks its 44th anniversary with a Thursday banquet at Masonic Temple. The evening features the club orchestra with Joe Avery and Bob Rice, a banquet by Eastern Star ladies, bowling and billiards prizes, emcee Dr. Francis Winchenbach, and five vaudeville acts from Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colonial Club League
Masonic Temple
Joe Avery
Bob Rice
The
Eastern Star
Francis Winchenbach
Boston
Donald Wilson
Donald Jewett
Roland Robinson
Elwood Toothaker
Temple
Garden Street
Mothers Day program committees named
The city wide Mothers Day program planning meeting was held at the Community Center on Monday. Committees for reception and decorations, publicity, refreshments and program were named with local residents and clergy listed as members. The event is set for Sunday May 12 from four to six pm at the Bath Community Center with a May 2 meeting scheduled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Cook
Frank Reinoehl
Carl Swanton
Joseph Arsenault
Norman Adams
Sidney Dee
Douglas Crosby
Theodore Crabtree
Everett R. Johnson
Wallace Ham
Norman Adms
I. A. Trueworthy
Crabtree
Maurice Hutchins
Reinoehl
Dee
Crosby
Johnson
Bath Community Center
Wedding of Catherine L McAllister and Bernard Dougherty
Catherine L McAllister married Bernard Dougherty in a ceremony at 730 in Bath area. Bridesmaid Aries Helen Decabeerts wore a blue suit. groom’s party included Mrs. Gertide C McAll of Bath and the late Andrew V McAllister. The couple to honeymoon in New York and reside in Tuscarora Pa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine L. McAllister
Bernard
Aries
Helen Decabeerts
Gertide C. MccAll
Bath
Andrew V. McAllister
Morse High School
New
Eng. Tel
Tel. Co
Hugh Dougherty
Blythe Twp
Aera ~ Coon
Necho Allen
Pottsville
Gertrude McAllister
Peter Frieda
Giles Burns
William
Port Carbon
Julia Burns
Mary
Philadelphia
Hugh Eee
St. Clair
Harris
Ugherty
Oe Haley
Washington, D
W. New York
Tuscarora
Bird Habits Topic Draws Cosmo Garden Club Talk
Cosmo Garden Club met Monday afternoon with reports and a discussion on future projects. Mrs. Hodgdon spoke on Con servation and Bird Study detailing feeding nesting and migratory habits of local birds and urged bird friendly practices and cat bells. The next meeting is May 13 with Miss Elizabeth Fox as guest speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cosmopolitan Garden Club
Camden
Mabel Harris
Harriet Ann Hodgdon
Charles W. Messenger
Birds of Prey
Memorial Service and Parade for Sir Knights
At a church service memory honors were held for Sir Knights Harry W. Crosman John L. Wilson James B. Preble Henry G Hodgdon and Charlies W Clifford led by Lloyd Lee Hooker and Rightee Sir D L Wilson. The procession moved to the Masonic temple Center Linden and Washington streets where the parade ended and the commandery adjourned.
Wedding Guests From Far and Wide Attend Easter Service
Out of town guests attended the Cutting-Rogers wedding at Winter Street church on Easter Sunday. Attendees included Mr and Mrs William Cutting of Danbury Connecticut and other relatives from Massachusetts Maine and New Hampshire. The list features numerous Garnett Ward and Dufresne families plus several siblings and nieces extending the wedding circle beyond the immediate locality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cutting-Rogers
Winter Street Church
William Cutting
Danbury
Conn
Dorothy M. Chia
Waterbury
Smith
Northampton
Mass
David Cutting
Frank Somers Penletaaarian
Rupert Capstick
Worcester
Leonard Garnett
Tate Watson
Maude Whitlam
Jack Woods
Ernest Ward
Robert
Augusta
James Garnett
Lewiston
Bernard Young
East Poland
Fred Bigney
Greenville
Merle Orne
Lucy
Alfred Racine
Topsham
Roy Younger
Kittery Point
Evelyn
Odnas
Early discovery averts serious fire at Ted's Diner
A fire at Ted's Diner near the Socony filling station started in a barrel used for old crank case oil. Firemen arrived after Allen White alerted Box 33 at 6 10. The blaze damaged the stairway and shingles but did not ignite the nearby station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Procps
Randall G Nichols Sails to New York for Marriage Plans
Randall G Nichols of street sails today for New York aboard the liner Wash for iy 4 ton Eng as he prepares to wed Mildred Nicholes, daughter of Mr and Mrs Victor H Nicholes of Cam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randall G. Nichols
Street
New York
Mildred Nicholes
Victor H. Nicholes
Cam
Bowdoinham Woman Remembered In Community Obituary
An obituary notes a Bowdoinham native educated there and married to Capt. Frank Purington. She belonged to Electapter O E 5 and Star Aid and Universalist circles. Survived by daughter Mrs Phillip Nealey of Bowdoinham and granddaughter Mrs G Harland Ferguson of Sanford. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon in Bath by Rev G W Scudder. A birthday event for Mrs William Watenthos and Mrs Beatrice Brown occurred at Mrs Brown's home with friends gathering for cards and cake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowdoinham
Frank Purington
Electapter, O. E. 5
Star Aid
Universalist Surviving
Phillip Nealey
Bowdeinham
G. Harland Ferguson
Sanford Ord
G. W. Scudder
Bath
William Watenthos
Beatrice Brown
Brawn
Bernice Dore
Rich Denham
Bert M
Ladies Aid
Seattle
Obituaries and Bereavements Reported in Medford Area
Robert Ober and wife and daughter Ellen of Medford Mass mourn the passing of a relative during the winter visit with daughter Mary Hardie in Mount Vernon Md. Emily Rideout of Skowhegan spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Milton Given. Mrs G Harland Ferguson of Sanford was notified of a death in Mary T. Oare. Mertie Cutler of Topsfield and Clara Foggonett were mentioned in passing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wea
Robert
William Ober
Ellen
Medford
Mass
Fess
Mary Hardie
Mount Vernon
M. D
Emily Rideout
Skowhegan
Milton Given
Janet 8 Carwood wedding date set
Miss Janet 8 Carwood of Brunswick and her fiancé Mr Len Wood were long engaged. Janet attended Bath and Brunswick schools where she served in student leadership. The couple’s wedding date has been announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janet
Arlington Armstrong Birthday Observed in Town
Arlington Armstrong of Tru fant street celebrated his 87th birthday today in a quiet gathering with relatives. He worked at Tor rey Roller Bushing Works for over 50 years and retired a few years ago. Mrs Armstrong marked her 84th anniversary as well. They are both in fair health with a daughter Sue Armstrong and son William A Armstrong mentioned. a grandson William resides nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arlington Armstrong
Trufant Street
Torrey
Visit Arrangements Mention Sister and Niece
The text notes a person will be a guest of her sister Mrs Celena Cornish and niece Miss Hazel Cornish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Celena Cornish
Miss Hazel Cornish
Hawaii Distance From San Francisco and Yokohama
The reference notes Hawaii lies about 2,100 miles southwest of San Francisco and roughly 3,400 miles east of Yokohama, illustrating vast Pacific geography.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawaii
San Francisco
Yokohama
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Mrs. Bayard
Bailey
North Street
Bath, Maine
Ge Childrens Home
West Bath Bureau
Baceliest
England
Persia
Colonial Club
Keystone State
Cosmo Garden Club
Elizabeth Fox
Blaze
Emera
Office
Wed
Ees
Ladd
Blakes
Carwood
Arlington
Armstron
Don Q
Yas Odo
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