Local church notices and wedding vows in town weekly
Firemen answered a blaze on Huntoon Hill last week start unknown. Rev. DeWitt finishes St Philip’s tenure. Rev Crawford Brown to officiate in August with rectory stay. Church events include 8 am Sunday services and 11 am first-Sunday celebration. Cone church organ sale report notes Flower booth and tea by Marco club. proceeds generous. Miss Carlene Shea wed Frank Donato in Boston Cathedral. reception at Hampshire House. couple to reside in Watertown. both have Boston and Watertown ties. A son born to Dr. and Mrs. Arthur Nichols at Miles Memorial. Fred G. Grover, 68, dies. farmer from Wiscasset. services at Cowley Parlors. interment in Woolwich. Mrs. Salista A Marsh of Methuen interred locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntoon Hill
Robert DeWitt
Pennsylvania
St. Philip's Church
Canon Crawford W. Brown
Washington, D. C
Organ Society
Conee Church
Harriet Jackson
Roy R. Marston
Sophia Preble Flower Booth
Raymond Sherman
Frank B. Adams
Chester H. Pendleton
Charles S. Sewall
Harold A. Campbell
William H. Burton
Isabelle Young
Carl M. P. Larrabee
Samuel Sewall
Clinton R. Bailey
Josephine Foye
Vincent Reed
John Fisher
Jack Winters
Richard King
Marco Club
Carlene Evelyn Shea
Clinton Rainville Shea
Frank Anthony Donato
Antonio Donato
Watertown
Mass
Cathedral of the Holy Cross
Boston
Michael Costello
Julius Piercy
Brighton
Andrew Donato
Ronald Shea
Frank Tricone
Hampshire House
Edward Tupper
Wiscasset Academy
Bryant & Stratton Commercial College of
Donato
Trade Association
New York
New Jersey
Maine
Arthur A. Nichols
Miles Memorial Hospital
Damariscotta
Fred G. Grover
Bath Road
Wiscasset
Franc
Grover
Cowley
Woolwich
Grover Tavern
Miss M. M. Ellis to Japan as missionary elect
Ashland's Miss M M Ellis visiting Bath as Advent Christian church lectures note her to Osaka Yokohama six year posting as missionary to Japan. She travels with five other girls by freighter and will work in Osaka. Lodge host Bessie Dickinson presented two pieces of Japanese money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. M. Ellis
Ashland
Japan
Ridin’ Light Lodge
High Street
Advent Christian Church
Osaka
Yokohama
Miss Ellis
Edwin Barton
Bath
Bessie Dickinson
Lodge
Miss Dickinson
Kobe
West Bath Farm Bureau Outing At Sebasco
Thirty one West Bath Farm Bureau members enjoyed an all day outing at Sebasco with ideal picnic weather. A Bath Bus Service charter transported the group to watch 10 000 pounds of fish unloaded at the wharf and packed for Sebasco Sea Foods within an hour. The haul, caught in three drags, was below normal due to engine trouble, compared with typical 20 000 pounds and peak days at 50 000 pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Bath Farm Bureau
Sebasco
Bath
Sebasco Sea Foods
West Bath Grange opens with singing and entertainment
West Bath Grange program proceeds with group singing and a varied show including Verna Grover tap dance Donald Coombs saxophone solo a comedy sketch The Irish Wash Woman directed by Mrs. Smith with several helpers a comedy ballet Beverly Coombs and a closing lecturer read the closing thought Accompanists were Mrs. Collins and Laforest Coombs Dates for the annual Grange Fair were set for Sept 22 and 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Bath
Beverly Coombs
Bernice McGlinchy
Dora Collins
Laforest Coombs
Community Notices From Greenlawn and Local Regions
Personal items list residents visiting, trips to Portland and Massachusetts, and family movements around Bath. A church organ society supper is set for August 3 at the vestry. The piece notes travel by Rev Colby and replacement by Rev Campbell at the Congregational church during August while he is away.
West Bath social notes list region guests and gatherings
A West Bath family gathering at Lannes Fuller’s home in Larrabee’s Grove drew 28 attendees including out of town guests Mr. and Mrs. George Stevens of New York City and Warren Mank of Bayonne New Jersey. Multiple visits and weekend peripatetic stays are noted among residents and visitors from Maine Massachusetts New Hampshire Vermont and West Virginia with swimming a ball game and a picnic lunch featured among events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lannes Fuller
Larrabee’s Grove
George Stevens
New York City
Warren Mank
USN
Bayonne
N. J
Robert Fuller
Washington, D. C
Bath Memorial Hospital
Emma Mahoney
Edna Hazey
Farmington
Maine
Hazel Wharff
Edward L. Woods
Somerville
Mass
Eunice Nuall
Arlington Heights
Mary Kane
Rutland
Robert Metcalf
Campbells Pond
Dorothy Smith
England
William Pecci
Ernest Ward
Augusta
Scott Ward
Frank Murphy
Boston
New Meadows Shore
Senator
Joseph Larrabee
Portland
John Hunt
Warren Davis
Bangor
Laurance Moore
Roy Moore
Cornish
N. H
Lake Winnipesaukee
New Hampshire
John Robbins
Meadowbrook
Burton Wing
Linda
Carroll Wing
Richard Renshaw
Theresa Burgess
Brownfield
Berry Mills Road
Irving Burnham
Robert Burnham
Westpoint
Ralph Baker
Louise Baker
Ruth Baker
Joyce Tate
Dunbar
W. Va
Leon Belanger
Jean Lermond
Alice Deehan
Deehan
New Meadows River
Gladys Deehan
West Bath
Ethel Burns
Eunice Putnam
Woolwich
W. Crosby
Eva Felkes
Elijah Hallowell
Clif
Amos Greenleaf, Jr
Mars Hill
John Perkins
Emmond Arsenault Wedding Saturday
Mary Bertha Arsenault daughter of Mrs Mary McNally Bath became the bride of Noel Emmond Swampscott Mass at St Marys church Rev Timothy C Maney performed the ceremony A reception followed at the home of the greens sister and her husband Mr and Mrs William J Hogan 46 Meadow Way The couple were attended by Rose MacDonald Ports mouth NH and Thomas Emmond Framingham MA They will live in Swampscott where Emmond works in the model department at a General Electric plant in Lynn
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Bertha Arsenault
Mary McNally
Bath
Noel Emmond
Swampscott
Mass
St. Mary's
Timothy C. Maney
the Green
William J. Hogan
Meadow Way
Rose MacDonald
Portsmouth
N. H
Thomas Emmond
Framingham
Maine Writers Will Meet On Thursday
A Maine writers gathering invites authors including Ralph Gould Eric Kelly Chebeague Island David Woodbury Louise Darcey Nathaniel Hasenfus Elizabeth Foster Dr Marion John Bradshaw Dan Kelly Milton Lukin Albert Tolman Sarah Graves Rosemary Trott Eloise Jordan. A Rev Arthur R MacDougall Jr will speak at 8 p.m. and Robb Sagendorph leads a prose session at 11 a.m Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Gould
Madison
Eric Kelly
Dartmouth College
Chebeague Island
David Woodbury
Ogunquit
Louise Darcey
Biddeford
Nathaniel Hasenfus
Five Islands
Elizabeth Foster
Cumberland
Marion John Bradshaw
Bangor
Dan Kelly
Augusta
Milton Lukin
South Windham
Albert Tolman
Portland
Sarah Graves
Saco
Rosemary Trott
Freeport
Eloise Jordan
Lisbon
Arthur R. MacDougall, Jr
Bingham
Dresden Social Roundup Notes Visitors and Travel
An article from Dresden notes a bus serving Richmond and South Gardiner aiding local children employed in the town. Harold Jonez leads the pickers. Last week guests at the Misses Har riette and Carolyn Sheldon included Charles W. Sheldon and Mr In graham of Rockland, Mrs. Jean Wade and daughters Susan and Rebecca from Boothbay Harbor, and Mrs Elmer Wade of Schen ectady New York. Walter Rittall bought a new station wagon. Oscar Bailey on vacation from Bath. Mrs George Bailey visiting niece Mrs James Carr in San Diego by plane. Mr and Mrs John Graffam and daughters from North Edgecomb visited Prof L A Bailey. Mrs Graffam a former Bridge Academy teacher. Mr and Mrs Don Cate and Mrs Edna Call of Richmond, plus N B Cortell and wife of Saugus Massachusetts, were visitors on Mrs Leonard Gahan. A lobster feed for Enterprise grange of Richmond was at Mrs Sanford’s new home. The Sanfords have moved to the Densmore house with Miss Beth Densmore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dresden
Richmond
South Gardiner
Harold Jonez
Harriette
Carolyn Sheldon
Charles W. Sheldon
Ingraham
Rockland
Jean Wade
Susan
Rebecca
Boothbay Harbor
Elmer Wade
Schenectady
N. Y
Walter Rittall
Don Cate
Edna Call
N. B. Cortell
Saugus
Mass
Leonard Gahan
Enterprise Grange of
Sanford
Sanfords
West Dresden
Densmore
Beth Densmore
Randy
Boyd
Dudley
Woolwich
A. J. McCourt
James
John
Phippsburg
Sebasco
Clarence Tanner
Bath Memorial Hospital
Merle Jameson
Popham Beach
Frink, Jr
Nelson Rice
Sagadahoc Ferry
Ruth Haverly
Pittsfield
Mrn
Waldo L. Hawthorne
Winfield Wright
N. J
Elizabeth Wright
Wilson Wright
Westbrook
Wright
George Wright
Edna Oliver
Markson Bros
Bath
Augusta
Waterville
John Coughlin
Malden
Coughlin
Freeman Oliver
Edwin Day Burchard
Riva
Josiah Reed
Day’s Ferry
Ruth Thompson
New York City
Marcia Stinson
Thompson
Thompson Cottage
Boothbay
Earl Thompson
Robert Huse
Boston
Huse
Carlton Day Reed
Bob
Boston University
Bath Times
Sherwood Baker
Clinton Strout
Carlton Jr
Burton Packard
Burton
Jerry
Ricky
Sebec
John Leonard
Waltz
Chester Leeman
Bell Laboratories
Maplewood
Gordon Preble
Merton Wright
Sasanoa Bluffs
William Downey
Carved Bird Show At Lincolnville Massachusetts House Workshop
Charles Greenough Chase of Wiscasset presents a one man show at the Massachusetts House Workshop on U S Route 1 in Lincolnville featuring 30 wooden bird carvings in natural finish. His pieces include eagles owls geese pheasant and cormorant with many at half scale. Chase trained by self study has a Navy anti submarine service background and co owns Brunswick Airport with Joseph Roseberry of Bath. The exhibit is the fifth Maine artist showcase for the Summer and early Fall program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Greenough Chase
Wiscasset
Massachusetts House
Lincolnville
U. S. Route 1
Chase
Maine
Navy
Joseph Roseberry
Bath
Brunswick
Massachusetts House Workshop
Woolwich Democrats Plan Local Organization Meeting
Woolwich Democrats to organize for the first time in years. Sagadahoc County committee under Chairman Robert E. Brewer begins county town organizing, with Brian M. Jewett leading a local committee. Meeting Friday at Tuessie hall Day's Ferry starts at eight. Lucia M. Cormier of Rumford, Congress candidate, cannot attend but offers aid during her Sagadahoc visit next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woolwich
Sagadahoc
Democratic County Committee
Robert E. Brewer
Brian M. Jewett
Lucia M. Cormier
Rumford
Congress
Engineer Herbert Bailey Locates Weekend in Bath
Herbert Bailey of Augusta spent the weekend in Bath. He formerly lived at the Hotel Phoenix while employed as an engineer for the State on the Woolwich Arrowsic bridge project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Bailey
Augusta
Bath
Hotel
Phoenix
Woolwich-Arrowsic Bridge
Woolwich Barn Tale Reflects Long Local Farm History
An 1880s Woolwich barn built by Senator William F. Carlton expanded to raise sheep then shifted to chickens and eggs. The barn now belongs to Hillcrest Poultry Company, with Norman Harris managing laying hens and chicks for Camden markets. The piece also notes park visitors, local club events, and vandals spoiling vegetable gardens as part of a broader community snapshot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator
Hillcrest Poultry Company of
Camden
Woolwich Barn
Norman Harris
Maurice Stein
Woolwich
Local youths offer lawn mowing to resident
A resident was approached by two boys Monday asking to mow his lawn, sparking a laugh as the grass has not been mowed for weeks to protect the roots. Union Bridge Mothers Club to serve meat pie supper Friday 5:30 to 7:30 at Woolwich Baptist hall. Day's Ferry Community Club to meet Saturday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Eben Dana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Bridge Mothers Club
Woolwich Baptist Hall
Merle Jameson
S Ferry
Local Families Noted in Sagadagh Ferry Area Notices
Mr and Mrs Forrest Baker and family of Sagada hoc Ferry are listed with daughter Patricia and sons Dar rel Bruce and Philip. Also mentioned are Mr and Mrs Mark Harrington and their son Joseph in the same community notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forrest Baker
Patricia
Darrel, Bruce
Philip
Sagadahoc Ferry
Mark Harrington
Joseph
Outing and gatherings dot Woolwich and Phippsburg
A long list of local residents from Woolwich and Phippsburg attend weekend outings and visits. People travel to and from Bath, Sagadahoc Ferry, Popham Beach, and Day's Ferry while relatives gather for weddings and family events. Several residents recover from hospital stays and prepare to return home.
Misses Corliss Host at Days Ferry Homestead Vacation
The Misses Dora and Blanche Corliss of Portland are enjoying their annual vacation at the Corliss homestead at Days Ferry. Mrs. Harry F. O'Hara and her son Peter of Morristown New Jersey, visiting her mother Mrs. Carroll Perkins, joined for the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dora
Blanche Corliss
Portland
Corliss
Days Ferry
Harry F. O'Hara
Peter
Morristown
N. J
Carroll Perkins
Sagadahoc Politics Polarized Ahead of August Ballot
A prominent Maine Republican veteran sees apathy in Sagadahoc County with August and September elections approaching. Democrats push Lucia Cormier in the First District while Robert Hale is favored by Republicans. Harold Rubin wins reappointment and Senate hopeful Wagner outlines a five point program focusing on tax restraint road upkeep old age aid economy and veteran bonuses.
Bailey comments on milk price order not affecting Maine
Frank Bailey of Woolwich, a member of the State Milk Commission, says the recent milk price increase in New England by a half cent per quart will not affect Maine for now. Phippsburg loses selectman Mark Marrington of Battery B Bath set to enter service. Topsham, after renomination defeat for Register of Probate, is expected to mobilize a strong Republican turnout on election day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Bailey
Woolwich
New England
Maine
Bailey
State Milk Commission
Phippsburg
Mark Marrington
Battery B
Bath
Topsham
Local Social Note Recap of Visitors and Outings
Morristown hosts arrival of Doris Warner and family updates while several local residents enjoy summer outings. Visitors include Marjorie Leeman of North Woolwich, and groups from West Somerville and Chelsea relax at cottages and lakeside homes. Two families, Eben and Burton Dana relations, highlight local social scene with travel to Boston for medical care.
McClure Named Candidate for Register of Probate
State Representative J Horace McClure was officially named as candidate for Register of Probate in the September election after action by the Governor and Council on July 29. An official vote tabulation shows McClure 955 to Jack 929. prior unofficial primary counts favored McClure by two. An inspection of Bath ballots added 15 votes for McClure and took 11 from Jack. A recount in Sagadahoc County was approved after Ballot inspections and Governor and Council review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
House
Senate
Sagadahoc
Alexander Burgess
Bath
House of Representatives
Moffatt
Connie” Fenn
Friends
Forest Legard
Burgess
J. Horace McClure
McClure
Paul A. MacDonald
John L. Jack
Jack
Bath City Hall
Secretary of State
Augusta
MacDonald
Bathman Named Candidate for Maine House Sergeant at Arms
A reader tips that Bathman might run for sergeant at arms in the Maine House of Representatives in the coming session. The note expresses hope if true and skepticism if bluffing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Times
Bathman
Maine
House of Representatives
Textile stenciling class meets at Arrowsic town hall
Mrs Carol Ainsworth from Washington guides Montsweag Farm Bureau members in textile stenciling at Arrowsic town hall. A luncheon picnic is served by Emma Drummond as scarves and aprons are started for future meetings. Members listed include Eaton Rosenwald Mazeiko Dow Baker Jewett Preble Crocker Nickerson Rice and Ainsworth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carol Ainsworth
Washington, D. C
Arrowsic
Montsweag Farm Bureau
Arrowsic Town Hall
Emma Drummond
Evelyn Ater
Jones
Edith Rice
Gladys Eaton
Leila Rosenwald
Adele Mazeiko
Alice Dow
Alicé” Baker
Frances Jewett
Muriel Preble
Helen Crocker
Fannie Nickerson
Farmers complain about hay crop yields on page five
Farmers report widespread issues with the hay crop and dissatisfaction grows as the topic continues on page five. The brief notes ongoing concerns among local agriculture groups and possible seasonal impact.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Salista A. Marsh
Salista A Marsh
Frederick W Marsh
Methuen, Mass
Mademoiselle
Front Street
West Bath Bureau
West Bath Grange
Greenlawn
Marsh
Sualista Munsey
Philip Munsey
Harold Campbell
Robert P. Robert
Sally
Marjorie
Falmouth
Marion Warland
Charles Stewall
The
Endell Whitten
Klli Beck
Mount Vernon
Inland Fisheries and Game
George J. Stobie
Robert MacQueston
Robert
Stoneham
Walpole
William C. Beck
Waban
J. William Schulze
George S. Lincoln
Union
Federal Street
Thaddeus Reed
Langdon Road
Rensel H. Colby
Colby
Congregational Church
Thomas Campbell
Providence, R. 1
St. Mary’s Church
Charles G. Chase
Democrats
William F. Carlton
Carlton Bridge
Carlton
Cuba
Reed State Park
Park Road
Nequasset
Thurg
Augusta McLellan
Nequasset Road
Jolly Jingle
Edwold Carter
Marilyn Leeman
Shirley Beal
Mary Leeman
Esther Leeman
Wayne
Mrs
Norris Waltz
Lucia Cormier
Robert Hale
Harold Rubin
Ralph O. Dale
Executive Council
Millward Patten
Wagner
Robert E. Wagner
Sagadahoc County
Highway Commission
Doris Warner
Trenton
John Warner
Marjorie Leeman
Harold Leeman
North Woolwich
Ralph Reynolds
Ferry Road
Velma B. Strout
Cora Richards
Molly Farr
Marion Babcock
Anna Babcock
West Somerville
Costello P. Hall
Guy Cromwell
Marguerite
Priscilla
Louella
Pemaquid
Frank Becker
George Potter
Chelsea
Becker
Lake Nequasseet
Stanley Whitehouse
New London
Burton Hodgkins
Eben Dana
Pratt Diagnostic Hospital
Helena Dana
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