Dolphin of Brigham's Cove A Bath craftsman's sea saga
Warren Red Gray, a Bath shipfitter, builds and refits a 18 foot V-drive craft inspired by a PT boat. He lofted plans in his living room, faced leaks, moved the Dolphin to Brigham's Cove, and plans a fiberglass bottom to fix the water ingress while keeping its distinctive black hull and maroon superstructure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
Red” Gray
Red
Orland
Betty-Marie
New Meadows
Bath Iron Works
P.T
B. I
New Jersey
MacDonald's Boat Yard
Brigham’s Cove
Dolphin
MacDonald
Bath
Brigham's Cove
Annual Reunion of White Family at Topsham Homestead
A large White family gathering took place August 8 at the old Meadow Road homestead in Topsham. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Harry White and family, Earl Mains and children, Henry Hendricson, Ralph White Jr. and children, with hosts Charles Blackie and Mrs Blackie and John White. An outdoor noon picnic and afternoon games followed, as relatives from Massachusetts and Maine visited. Plans for a 1955 reunion were discussed amid fine weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meadow Road
Topsham
Harry White
Earl Mains
Carolie
Sandra
Henry Hendricson
Ralph White
Dawn
Skipper
Charles Blackie
Blackie
John White
Massachusetts
Maine
Teddy Mussenden Observes Eighth Birthday in Garden Street Family
Teddy Mussenden, youngest son of Mr and Mrs William F Mussenden of Garden street, celebrated his eighth birthday Friday. He began with a breakfast at the home of Dr and Mrs David L Wilson on Washington street. He extinguished eight candles at the end of the feast. The menu included orange juice and cereal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teddy
William F. Mussenden
Garden Street
David L. Wilson
Washington Street
Birthday Celebration With Fishing Gift
A boy’s eighth birthday included bacon and eggs with honeyed toast and milk served on fine china. A long cord led from his chair to a present of a fishing game in the kitchen. After breakfast he blew out the candles and planned a dinner party for his guests to conclude the day.
Air Force tests civilian kitchen staff for morale and savings
James A. Gustafson says the Air Force will trial civilian food service workers at Vance AFB Enid Oklahoma to prepare and serve military rations at lower costs while boosting morale Results due next June after a full Air Staff study. Connecticut has 2,000,000 people and 2,000,000 acres of forest land out of 3 202 500 acres.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. Gustafson
Air Force
Pearl Street
Portland
Maine
Gustafson
Vance Air Force Base
Enid
Okla
US A. F
Washington
Connecticut
Keyes Sprague Wedding at Popham Beach Chapel
Miss Barbara Ellen Sprague and Richard Dwight Keyes wed at Popham Beach Chapel with Rev. H Macy Whitehead officiating. The ceremony featured orchid bouquets and Venetian blue attendants. After a reception they departed for a Maine coast honeymoon and will reside in Chesterfield Massachusetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Popham Beach
Barbara Ellen Sprague
Walter Everett Spra
Mr. Sprague
USCG
Richard Dwight Keyes
Harold F. Keyes
Northampton
Mass
H. Macy Whitehead
Phippsburg Congregational Church
Richard Bergeron
York
Richard E. Wiley
Holyoke
H. Clifford
Usn
Belast
Ann O'Donnell
Harold F. Keyes, Jr
Harmony
R. I
Herbert R. Sprague
Popham
James H. Keyes
Washington, D. C
Allan H. Rogers
Manchester
N. H
Carl B. Newcomb
South Portland
Maine
Chesterfield
University of Colorado
Smith Agricultural School
Stockbridge School
University of Massachusetts
Keyes
Pre nuptial shower for Genesta Vigue
Miss Genesta L. Vigue guest of honor at a Friday evening shower hosted by Mrs. Rexford B. Stover and Mrs. Ralph White at 254 Front Street. Vigue, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward L. Vigue, is bride elect of Roland J. Pouliot son of Mr. and Mrs. Antonio Pouliot of 31 Robinson Lane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Genesta L. Vigue
Rexford B. Stover
Ralph White
Leo Gauvin
Maurice Owen
Russell Cahill
Eugene Herrin
Robert Footer
Gayle Fitzgerald
Robert Mehlhorn
Antonio Pouliot
Anna Michal
Parks Win Pinehurst Foursome at Bath Country Club
Mr and Mrs Alfred Parks captured first prize in the Pinehurst Foursome at Bath Country Club with a low gross of 44 among 33 participants. Winners included Ruth MacDonald and Willis Hall second gross 50 Kay Legard and Carl Dearborn tied for first and second net 30 with Carolyn Turpie and A M Main Jr Special prizes went to Beatrice Duprey and Bob Brownell and to Nancy Doyle and Charles Doyle Sr A buffet supper followed by dancing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Parks
Pinehurst
Bath Country Club
Ruth MacDonald
Willis Hall
Kay Legard
Carl Dearborn
Carolyn Turpie
A. M. Main, Jr
Beatrice Duprey
Bob Brownell
Nancy Doyle
Charles Doyle
Miss Bagdikian to Wed Alfred Vanasse in Saco Family Notice
Engagement announced by Miss Bagdikian and Alfred Vanasse son of Mrs Isabelle Vanasse of Saco. No date set for wedding. Bagdikian of 155 Oak street is a Morse High School graduate with a UVM masters and Boothbay Harbor School alumna now traffic manager at Salmson's NYC. Vanasse a St Michael’s College and UVM graduate researching Canadian history at University of Montreal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anita Bagdikian
Alfred Rowland Vanasse
Isabelle Vanasse
Saco
Paul G. Bagdikian
155
Oak Street
Miss Bagdikian
Morse High School
University of Vermont
Boothbay Harbor High School
Salmanson’s
New York City
Vanasse
St. Michael’s College
University of Montreal
Pine Tree Camp marks tenth year with birthday party
Pine Tree Camp for Crippled Children at Rome held its tenth annual operation milestone with a morning board meeting and luncheon for Easter Seal leaders. Duncan T. Farrell opened the afternoon events with a welcome, followed by remarks from Mrs. William H. Dalton and a camp film by Mrs. Preston. The Pine Tree Society announced its annual meeting set for Augusta House on September 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pine Tree Camp
Rome
Duncan T. Farrell
Bath
William H. Dalton
The
Pine Tree Society
Preston
Augusta House
Mrs Brunelle Named New Scarborough Second Grade Teacher
Jean M. Brunelle of 508 Middle Street is announced as the new second grade teacher at Dunstan Elementary School Scarborough. She is a Morse High School graduate 1948 Gorham State Teachers College 1952 B S in Education recipient with past teaching in Somerville New Jersey. Her husband Robert A Brunelle works in the Bath Iron Works drafting department and will return this fall to pursue an education degree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean M. Brunelle
Middle Street
Dunstan
Scarborough
Jean MacDonald
Arthur N. MacDonald
Bedford Street
Brunelle
Gorham State Teachers College
Somerville
N. J
Morse High School
Robert A. Brunelle
Bath Iron Works
Ricky Armes Hosts Birthday Party for Young Friends
Ricky Armes celebrated his second birthday with a party at his grandparents’ home 186 North Street. Guests included Carey Wallace, Andy Herrin, Bonnie Johnston, Cindy Hopkins, Colleen Ketchum, Pat Pickard, Michael Footer, Teddy Gerrow, Linda Reay, and Kippy Armes. After gifts, cake ice cream and punch were served with a floral centerpiece and party hats. Mars temperature varies wildly with day 85 degrees and night near zero per the National Geographic Society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ricky Armes
Richard Armes
Lewis M. King
North Street
Carey Wallace
Andy Herrin
Bonnie and
Bobby Johnston
Cindy Hopkins
Colleen Ketchum
Pat Pickard
Michael Footer
Teddy Gerrow
Linda Reay
Kippy Armes
Bath Garden Club Visits Togus to Brighten Veterans
Members of Bath Garden Club traveled to Togus Veterans hospital carrying flowers donated by club and friends. They met patient Carl Anderson and shared a chat before returning to Bath for dinner in Augusta.
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Bath Garden Club
Togus
Veterans Hospital
Bath
Carl Anderson
Hallet’s
Augusta
Anne Mullin
Doris Reinoehl
Maude Howard
Hazel Spiller
Auction for Memorial Hospital Proves Usual Success
Montsweag Barn hosted the second annual auction for Memorial hospital on August 11. Hap Dixon auctioned the large assortment of items by 4 p.m. and the proceeds sum will be announced. Explorer Scouts Harry Young Dana Larry Noah Caton and Harry Musk among workers helped deliver goods and collect payments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montsweag
Memorial Hospital
Maine
Harry Young
Dana Larry
Noah Caton
Harry Musk
Pertson announces engagement of Eunice Pert to Clyde Dew
Mr and Mrs Perleston L Pert of 995 Middle Street announce the engagement of their daughter Eunice M Pert to Clyde Dew son of Mr and Mrs Theodore B Dew Sr of Wiscasset. Miss Pert is a Morse High School 1949 graduate and works for New England Tel Tel Co as an operator. Clyde Dew is a 1950 Wiscasset Academy graduate employed at Perts Filling Station and served three years in the U S Army. A February wedding is planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perleston L. Pert
Middle Street
Eunice M
Clyde Dew
Theodore B. Dew
Wiscasset
Miss Pert
Morse High
New England Tel. & Tel. Co
Dow
Wiscasset Academy
Pert
U. S. Army
Wedding Invitation for Katharine Denniston Smith and Henry Price Jr
Mr and Mrs Harold Watson Smith of Cumberland Maryland invite Katharine Denniston Smith and Henry William Price Jr to their wedding on Saturday September 4 at 2 pm in the First Presbyterian Church Cumberland. Miss Smith is the granddaughter of the late C L O Smith of Bath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Watson Smith
Cumberland
Katharine Denniston Smith
Henry William Price, Jr
First Presbyterian Church, Cumberland
Miss Smith
C. L. O. Smith
Bath
Sullivan Rochelle engagement linked to Bowdoinham wedding plans
Mr and Mrs Maurice Sullivan of Richmond announce the engagement of their daughter Mary Joan to Neil Rochelle son of Mrs Lela Bishop Cote of Bowdoinham and the late Ard LaRochelle. Mary Joan a Richmond High graduate and junior at Farmington State Teachers College. Neil a Maine Central Institute graduate and senior at Farmington State Teachers College. The wedding is set for Sept 4 at St Ambrose Catholic Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurice Sullivan
Richmond
Archer
Mary Joan
Neil Rochelle
Lela Bishop Cote
Bowdoinham
Ard LaRochelle
Miss Sullivan
Richmond High School
Farmington State Teachers College
LaRochelle
Maine Central Institute
St. Ambrose Catholic Church
Merle MacDonald
Coffee's long ascent as a popular beverage
The article notes coffee has been used as a beverage for about 600 years, tracing its adoption and enduring appeal across cultures and eras.
Caquette Thomas Wedding At Small Point Church
Sadie Mae Thomas and Floren Caouette united in marriage at Small Point church on Aug. 2 with Rev. Mac Whitehead officiating. The couple, both of Bath, hosted a reception at Ralph Doughty’s home in Phippsburg Center, with Montreal guests among the out-of-town attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Small Point Church
Sadie Mae Thomas
Floren Caouette
Bath
Mac Whitehead
Eva LeBlanc
Montreal
Can
Warren Curran
Ralph Doughty
Phippsburg Center
Sagadahoc County Tops GOP Fund Drive Quota
Sagadahoc county officials announced on Tuesday that the county surpassed its Republican fundraising quota. The tally shows $936 raised, $36 over the target, with praise for John G. Morse Jr. of Phippsburg who serves as both state committeeman and Sagadahoc finance chair. Franklin county reported its quota met at the celebration in August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican State Committee
John F. Weston
Sagadahoc County
Weston
Kenneth C. Tipper
Waterville
Tipper
John G. Morse, Jr
Phippsburg
Sagadahoc
Franklin County
Howard E. Kyes
Wilton
Tampa family visiting Maine resorts with potter family
Mrs J D Malphurs and daughter and her sons from Tampa are visiting Mrs Malphurs brother Mr Thompson Potter and wife in Court Street. Mr and Mrs Potter and guests will spend the weekend in Biddeford with their son Mr Mellen Potter. While visiting, Mr and Mrs Potter entertain guests with trips to Maine resorts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Malphurs
Forrest Howsman
Danny
Jerry
Tampa
Fla
Malphurs
Thompson Potter
Court Street
Mrs. Potter
Biddeford
Mellen Potter
Maine
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Warren Gray
Warren D. Gray
Lucky
Old Family Homestead
Teddy Mussenden
the Savings and Loan Way
Front Street
U. S. Air Force
Keyes-Sprague
Genesta
Mrs
Pine Tree
Mars
National Geographic Society
Five Islands
Garden Club
Maude Melvin
Ward
Avery Fides
Ralph Stilphen
Dresden
George
Vesta Cram Stilphen
Roberts
Sanford
Coombs Small
Leonard Skelton
Blaine Little
R. N
Mercy Hospital
Vernon Little
Comfort Branch
Sunshine Society
Karl Hatch
Julia Ault
Donald
Julie
Leslie Ault
Cranford
Irene Allisot
George Ackley
Madison
Basil Cross
Ronald and
Stephen
Dorothy Dickinson
R. A. Dickinson
Guy Sedgley
Camden
Iane McIver
Audrey Neville
South Berwick
Nancy MacDonald
Almon Riske
Phil Carey
Jungle Jim
Sun
Donald O'Connor
Francis
Wwacs
Sterling Hayden
Denver and the Rio Grande
Laramie
John Payne
Mari Blanchard
Dan Duryea
Bowery Boys
Leo Gorcey
Hunts Hall
TOP Banana
Phil Silvers
Rose Marie News
Fredric March
Myrna Loy
Dana Andrews
Mickey Samans
Anthony Quinn
Gene
Wed
Bendaya
Fred B. Reed Co
Stanley E. Wallace
Lakewood
Pal Joey
John O'Hara
Rodgers and Hart
Here
Phippsurg Center
Selznick
Ti Pett Mott
Rose Marie Us Tunn
Nan Blyth
Howard Keel
Fernando Lamas
Bart Lar - Marone
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