Thanksgiving Travel and Family Gatherings Across Maine
Mr and Mrs Paul Graffam and family spent Thanksgiving with Mrs Graffams sister and family Mr and Mrs Kenneth Gifford of Loudville. On the way home they visited relatives at the home of Mr and Mrs William Hall of Round Pond. Frederick Niles returned Monday after speaking Sunday at Stetson Methodist Church, a former parish celebrating a Home Coming Anniversary. On return he visited friends in Dexter and his niece and husband Mr and Mrs William Hile in Augusta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Grafffam
Ico
Frederick Niles
Beacon Treet
Stetson Methodist Church
Dexter
William Hiile
Augusta
Handknits And Christmas Novelties At Wesley Church Sale
Wesley Church hosts a Christmas Shoppe and Fair on December 1 and 2 featuring hand knits gifts, decorations, dolls, lace trims, and home made candy. Mrs Oliver W Bell directs gift shops with many volunteers. smorgasbord meals and afternoon tea accompany assorted booths, preserves, plants, and books.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley Church
Oliver W. Bell
Bell
Otis Ayer
William Davis
Frank D Frink
Stanley Hunter
Marc King
Carolyn B. Rogers
Courtney Stover
Carlyle A. Taber
Alvah A. Morse
Charles F. Marble
Candy Booth
Rodney S. Upham
Robert Upham
Ellery C. Kidder
Lissa Dearborn
Irving Daley
Vernon French
Loring Small
White Elephant
Elnora D. Oliver
Merle Niles
Edward Coombs
John Swearingen
William J.curran
William Temple
James S. Knight
James Haley
George J. Hopkins
Harold Wing
Robert Savage
Albert Ek. Whitney
Jennie Walker
Methodist Youth Fellowship
Church School
Courtney
E. Stover
Marble
Helen Follett
Ludie Oliver
E. Wendall’ Freeman
Charles. J. Pinkham
Lowell E. Spicer
John Dow
Karen Marble
Edward M. Butterfield
Merle C. Niles
Walter E. Upham
Jusilla Fielding
Seminar by Maine Machine Accountants Association at U of M
The Pine Tree State Chapter of the National Machine Accountants Association held its quarterly seminar at the University of Maine on November 18. Attendees from Bath included Daniel Scully Maurice Owen and Richard Minott representing Bath Front Works. Bangor participants included panel chair Robert Clukey with Thomas Shretton and Dexter Parquette of Bates Manufacturing Co and William Baxter with Mr Tilley of Eastern Manufacturing Co. Dinner and a meeting followed at the Oronoka Lodge with principal speaker Tadeusz Siedlik head of advanced machine accounting techniques at U M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pine Tree State
National Machine Accountants Association
University of Maine
Bath
Daniel Scully
Maurice Owen
Richard Minott
Bath Fron Works
Maine
Crossland
William Donahue Cpa
Husson College
Robert Clukey
Bangor
Thomas Shretton
Dexter Parquette
Bates Manufacturing Co
William Baxter
Tilley
Eastern Manufacturing Co
Parquette
National Accountants Association
Oronoka Lodge
Tadeusz Siedlik
U. of M. College of Business Administration
Tickets For New Year's Eve Dance On Sale Soon
The Junior Hospital League announces ticket sales for the annual New Year s Eve dinner dance at Hotel Sedgwick. Cleve Page and his orchestra will provide the music, with a Tuesday meeting at Mrs. Lynn Bussey s home deciding the sale timeline and details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sedgwick
Junior Hospital League
Lynn Bussey
Cleve Page
Hamdi Akar
E. ©. Barsness
William Peavey
Winslow Porter
Carlton Day Reed, Jr
William H. Schofield
Mrs Bitles Dies After Weekend Visit In Fall River
Mrs. Luther H Bitles of Fall River Mass passed last weekend with her mother Mrs Mary E Stover at 14 Fremont Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther H. Bitles
Fall River
Mass
Mary E. Stover
Fremont Street
Miss Marjorie York Weds A/3c James A. Robinson in Beacon Street Church
Miss Marjorie Lea York and A/3c James A. Robinson of the U S Air Force married in a double ring ceremony at Beacon Street Church on Thursday evening officiated by Rev. Frederick L. Niles. The couple will reside at Washington Heights Maryland where Robinson will be stationed at Andrews Air Force Base.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marjorie Lea York
James A. Robinson
Miss Sandra Taber Weds Lewis Bowlby In Bath Mass
The double ring ceremony at St Marys rectory united Miss Sandra Jeanne Taber daughter of Mr and Mrs Jesse Taber 28 Dummer Street with Lewis Edward Bowlby son of Mrs Mildred Bowlby of New York and Charles Bowlby of Philadelphia. The couple left for a two week honeymoon and will reside at 1291 Washington Street Bath. The bride a street length white lace dress carried a cascade bouquet. Best man Pierre DuPont IV of Belmont Mass and maid of honor Lucille Champagne wore formal attire. The reception at the Masonic Temple featured music by Richard Malobey and cake served by Col Jeene ODonnell. Out of town guests included multiple family members from New York Bangor Sanford Worcester and Rochester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marjorie Lea York
James A. Robinson
Beacon Street Church
Frederick L. Niles
Leland York
High Street
Linton Robinson
Washington Street
Patricia Holbrook
Phippsburg
Shirley Hart
Debra Leach
Maid of Honor
Stephen Burnham
Bath
Robert White
Richard Gallant
York
Robinson
American Legion Hall
Linda Glover
Belfast
Sandra Jeanne Taber
Jesse Taber
Dummer Street
Lewis Edward Bowlby
Mildred Bowlby
New York
Charles Bowlby
Philadelphia
St. Mary’s Rectory
John Bellefontaine
Lucille Champagne
Highland Street
Pierre DuPont IV
Belmont
Mass
Taber
Bowlby
Masonic Temple
Richard Malobey
Col Jeen
O’donnell
Margaret Galloupe
Ardlynn Francis
Nancy Temple
Lynda Taber
Gail Grindell
Janet Thorpe
Morse High School
Fordham University
Bath J. C.’s
WMMS
Emma Taber
Annie Forsberg
Worcester
Pierre DuPont
St Mary's Christmas Tea And Greens Sale Set At Stagecoach Inn
The third annual St Marys Christmas Tea and Greens Sale will be held Sunday afternoon December 4 from 2 to 5 at the Stagecoach Inn. Co chairs Mrs Donald Jumper and Mrs Clinton McFadden lead a large committee offering aprons, stuffed Santas, stockings, tree skirts, garlands, centerpieces and driftwood decorations plus fruit cakes and plum puddings. Tickets available from parish ladies or at the door.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary's
Stagecoach Inn
Donald Jumper
Clinton McFadden
Reginald Cyr
Francis Burgess
Edward Benson
Katherine Grainger
Charles O'Reilly
Robert Powers
Oscar Griffiths
John Sonia
Charles Small
Arthur Bouque
Stanley Woods
Anne Perry
George Costain
William Ketchum, Jr
Edward Footer
David Vachon
Ralph Gay
Arlene Footer
Bath Couple Celebrate 7st Wedding Anniversary
Bath couple Mr and Mrs Alton D Stinson recently celebrated their twenty first wedding anniversary. They are former residents of East Brunswick. Mrs Stinson is daughter of Emery Rideout of Bath and Mr Stinson is son of the late John G Stinson of Bath. The couple have three children Doreen C Alton Jr and John E. John enlisted in the Air Force and is stationed at Lackland AFB San Antonio Texas after graduating last June from Brunswick High School. Mrs Arthur Darnell and infant son John Darren of Woolwich returned to their home last weekend from Parkview Memorial Hospital in Brunswick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alton D. Stinson
North Street
East Brunswick
Stinson
Emery Rideout
Bath
Mr. Stinson
John G. Stinson
Doreen C
Alton, Jr
John E
John
Air Force
Lackland Afb
San Antonio
Tex
Brunswick High School
Arthur Darnell
John Darren
Woolwich
Parkview Memorial Hospital
Brunswick
Grace Young Churchmen Plan Advent Events
Grace Young Churchmen discuss Advent events with Episcopal Young Churchmen Bath area. A Dec 3 2.30 p.m. talk by Father Joseph Parsell at Saymour House will explore monastic life for high school students. A weekend retreat follows led by Father Bolger, with regional EYC guests. Christmas play rehearsal dominates Sunday meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holy Cross Order
Father Joseph Parsell
EYC
Saymour House
Middle Street
Bath
Episcopal Young
Father Bolger
Christmas Fair Committee Meets At The Church
The Bells Are Ringing Christmas Fair committee met at Winter Street Church to plan Dec 2 and 3 activities. Chairman Mrs. Martin Sargent announced craft items include woodcarvings, toy blocks, recipe holders, cloth sculptures by Mrs. Dahlev Spear, driftwood paintings by Mrs. Jeana Bearce, jewelry by Fred B. Jones, and gifts such as hand blocked luncheon sets and hobby horses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winter Street
Martin Sargent
Dahlev Spear
Georgetown
Jeana Bearce
Brunswick
Fred B. Jones
Ridgefield
Conn
Maine
Hutchinson Family Spends Holiday With Kin in Fal mouth
Mr and Mrs Scott Hutchinson and their three children of Fal mouth Foreside visited Mrs Hutchinsons parents Mr and Mrs Arthur King at 1 Edgett Street during the holiday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott Hutchinson
Falmouth Foreside
Engagement Announced for Sandra Strout and James Rezler
Mrs Alma Strout of Central Avenue announces the engagement of her daughter Sandra to James T Rezler son of John F Rezler of Bay City Michigan and Mrs John Schejna of Essexville Michigan Miss Strout is a Morse High School senior Mr Rezler serves in the U S Navy involved with fitting out the U S S Joan King at Bath Iron Works He is a Saint Stanislaus High School graduate of Bay City Michigan No wedding date has been set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma Strout
Central Avenue
Sandra
James T. Rezler
John F. Rezler
Bay City
Mich
John Schejna
Essexville
Miss Strout
Morse High School
Mr. Rezler
U. S. Navy
Bath Iron Works
Saint Stanislaus High School
Bay City, Mich
Nursery School Thanksgiving Party Honoring Donna Lee Dyer
South End Nursery School held a Thanksgiving birthday party on Wednesday November 23. Children made turkey centerpieces and enjoyed ice cream birthday cupcakes and turkey cookies. Donna Lee Dyer was guest of honor. her mother Mrs Robert Dyer attended. Attendees included Elizabeth Scarboro Jo-Ann Fonseca Deborah Fogg John Lutz James Wing Janice Craige and Carel Brooks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South End
Donna Lee Dyer
Robert Dyer
Donna
Elizabeth Scarboro
Jo-Ann Fonseca
Deborah Fogg
John Lutz
James Wing
Janice Craige
Carel Brooks
Three From Area Get Scholarship Awards
Of 363 upper class students at the University of Maine three are from Bath Sea area. Awards total 107125 dollars announced Thursday by Robert C. Warrick director of student aid. Recipients are Thomas P Flanerty Bath James M Hanson Bath and Sally R Grindle West Bath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Maine
Bath Sea
Robert C. Warrick
Thomas P. Flanerty
Bath
James M. Hanson
Sally R. Grindell
West
Bates College Student Nominated for Danforth Graduate Fellowship
John Henderson of Bates College senior class nominated as a candidate for the Danforth Graduate Fellowship. The program aims to increase numbers of well trained young men for higher education who value moral and religious aspects in teaching and advising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Henderson
Oate Paippsburg
Bates College
Danforth
Wiscasset Church program concludes with service led by Rev Johnson
Mrs Forest Johnson and Mrs George Dean are noted in a church program at Wiscasset. The Rev Stanley F Johnson will conduct a worship service in the sanctuary as the program's conclusion. Mrs Walter Sherman handles finances and Mrs Robert McLaran publicity, Archibald M Main of 30 Garden Street hosted a Thanksgiving Day family dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest Johnson
George Dean
Stanley F. Johnson
Walter Sherman
Robert McLaran
Rchibald M. Main
Garden Street
Couple Observing 56th Anniversary At Bath Home
Mr and Mrs Ralph P Mank of 15 Spring street Bath quietly observe their 56th wedding anniversary at home. They wed November 30 1904 in Winslow and lived in Bath 46 years. Both long involved in local groups including Odd Fellows Masons Rebekah Lodge and American Legion Auxiliary. They have two children two grandchildren and a great grandson with one grandson stationed in Japan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph P. Mank
15 Spring Street
Mank
Winslow
Bath
Spring Street
Florence Pollard
Hyde Windlass Co
Panama Canal Zone
Tool Room
Central Congregational Church
Bath Lodge
Independent Order of Odd Fellows
Polar Star Lodge of Masons and
The
Red Men
Portland
American Society of Tool Engineers
Moble Lodge of
Odd Ladies
American Legion Auxiliary of
West Bath
Donald Ralph Mank
U. S. Air Force
Japan
Michael Eugene Rouillard
Surprise Shower Honors Mrs Paul Wallace in Phippsburg
A pink and blue surprise shower for Mrs. Paul Wallace was held at her sister’s home in Phippsburg. Gifts were placed on a decorated table and refreshments served after she opened them, with guests including Mrs. Norman MacDonald and Mrs. Rex Dunton among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hower
Paul Wallace
Milton MacDonald
Phippsburg
Wallace
Norman MacDonald
Rex Dunton
Clayton Presley
Terri Lee Wallace Hall
John Warner
Bath
Althea Chandler
Arrowsi
Noble Wood
Tampa, Fla
Wallace MacDonald
Bowdoinham News: School Grading, Committees and Local Events
Coombs school grading finished John Brown appointed committee chair for playground equipment purchase. P T A donated 400 for equipment including Community school. Junior B Y F invited Topsham Baptist junior group to Sunday meet at 4 p.m. Senior high B Y F planning indoor sports evening Friday with bowling and indoor golf at Brunswick 6 30 p m with Mrs Dorothy Prout and Rev John Young. Rev Young conducting baptism and church membership classes. second class held Tuesday. Several local visits and meals noted with families from Cheshire Conn Allendale N J and Harrisburg Pa. Hospitalization and health updates given for Edward Baker. Christmas Fair at First Universalist church Brunswick Friday 10 a m to 4 p m Memorial parish hall chaired by Mrs Cummings with luncheon committee member Mrs Malcolm Jewell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coombs
John Brown
P.T.A
B.Y.F
Topsham United Baptist Church
Brunswick
Dorothy Prout
John Young
Second Baptist Church
Bowdoinham
Alan Phillips
Cheshire
University of Maine
Lynn Hinckley
Frederick Pauling
Elizabeth
Richard
Allendale
N. J
Kenneth Mac- Dougal
Rockland
A. S. Mac- Dougal
Caleb Mitchell
George Robinson
Charles Bodge
Tammy
Topsham
Richard Bodge
Lexington
Mass
Helen Robinson
Bowdeinham
Judy Bodge
Thomas Michaud
Grant Connors
North Whitefield
Edward Baker
Central Maine General Hospital
Lewiston
Daisy Mealey
Richmond
Lillian Damon
Lisbon
Mildred Given
Robert Cummings
First Universalist Church
Memorial Parish Hall
Malcolm Jewell
Also Mentioned on This Page
Se Ee Senter
Ss, Inc
Orlom and Wool Crew
Esquire
Orion
Governor
Donna Blanchard
Nancy Osgood
Naneley
Sue Higgins
Pauly Stinson
Holly
Hutchins
Machine Accountants Assn
U of M
Margaret Wetherington
Viola
Patti Boulay
Mae Griffin
Patricia Robinson
Maryland
Washington Heights
Andrews Air Force Base
Washington, D. C
Beacon Street Methodist Church
Rainbow Assembly For
W. T. Grant Co
Bernard Eynon
Carl Glover
Janice Fuller
Leon Gallant
Newell Willings
Bucksport
Keith York
Warren
Philip T. Pierce
Harpswell
Melvin Christianson
South Portland
Harold Knight
Dexter Thompson
Gardiner
Lewis E. Bowlby
St. Mary’s
Candy
Frank Ozzella
Benjamin Berenson
James Little
Ralph E. Milliken
Grace Young
Sandra Strout
Wiscasset Church
Mrs
Glenn H. Adkins
USN
Alva Adkins
Star Route
Helenwood
Tenn
Elizabeth A. Barstow
Cecil Field Naval Air Station
Jacksonville
Fla
Navy
Huntsville High School
Huntsville
OLD Colonial Home
Bath, Maine
Kennebec River
P. O. Box
New Furnace
City
Ada Y. Greenblatt
Washington St
Washington _ street
Applent
Adam
Greenblatt
North End
Maine and National Real Estate Association
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