Pine Cone Rebekah Lodge Elects Officers and Plans Event
Pine Cone Rebekah lodge met with Noble Eva Rankin presiding. Arlene Nadeau elected treasurer to fill a vacancy. Forest Lewis named financial secretary. Christmas party planned with gifts, candy bags, and a child swap. Refreshments served by Lermond, Bryant, and Niles. Basketball schedule listed for Wiscasset academy and nearby towns. Various society events, art exhibits, court adjournment, and local personal notices noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pine Cone Rebekah Lodge
Eva Rankin
Arlene Nadeau
Sarah Hutchins
Portland
Forest Lewis
Dorothy Lermond
Mabel Bryant
Eugene Niles
Cora Sutter
Alice Maybury
Herbert Lermond
Mary Ellen Cost Dies After Fall at Bath Home
Mrs. Mary Ellen Cost, 68, died Friday at Presley convalescent home in Bath after a fall. The body was taken to Wiscasset and then to Worcester, Massachusetts, for interment. She was the mother of William Cost of Wiscasset.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles T. Doe
Cheshire
Martha Louise Welch
Walter Welch
Boothbay Harbor
John R. MacFarlane
Garrison Chapter
O.B.S
Masters’ Association of Lincoln Lodge of Masons
Masonic Hall
Tucker’s Hill
Bernard Hutchins
Water Street
Portland
George
Lincoln, Jr
Phillips
Gertrude Willis
Farmington
Julia B. Lewis
Carrie Blagdon Fuller
Bath
James Sutter
George Pooler
Florida
John Leslie
Harvard
Mass
Leslie
Joan Warland
Wiscasset
Elmer Hilton
Bernard F. Hutchins
Mary Ellen Cost
Presley
Worcester
Cost
William Cost
Death of Emery H. Gibbs at 86 on Gardiner Road
Emery H. Gibbs, 86, died at his Gardiner Road home after several weeks illness. A native of Wiscasset, he was a carpenter and respected as an honest man. Survived by his widow and brother Ulysses G. Gibbs of Wiscasset. Funeral Monday at Cowley Funeral Parlors with Rev. Rensel H. Colby officiating. Interment in Evergreen Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emery H. Gibbs
Gardiner Road
Wiscasset
Ulysses G. Gibbs
Cowley
Rensel H. Colby
Evergreen Cemetery
Tuesday League Results and Bowling Records
Steeves 91 percent Pontiacs 7 Redlon's 112 led a Tuesday night bowling card at Park Alleys. M Mitchell set a new high single of 143 and R Pratt rolled a 571 for a new high five string total as Pontiacs claimed 9 percent, extending their league lead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steeves
Redlon
M. Mitchell
R. Pratt
Pontiacs
Park
Times Owls
Fortier
Mitchell
Hilyard
Pratt
K Frates
Jewett
Hargton
Price
Plant
Small
Conley
McCabe
Oliver
Philbrick
Port of New York Dominates U.S. Trade Volumes
The Port of New York, known as the Port of Many Ports, handles over 40 percent of national exports and nearly 50 percent of imports. The Port of New York Authority represents New York and New Jersey in trade development. In 1940 the port moved 12,853,000 tons of imports and 10,413,000 tons of exports, plus coastwise goods receipts of 33,821,000 tons and coastwise shipments of 8,354,000 tons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port of
New York
Birthday and Baby Shower Held for Mrs Harold Davis
A gathering at Mrs. Donald Carlton's home honored Mrs. Harold Davis with a birthday cake and gifts. Attendees included the Carltons of Worcester, Howard Carlton, Gertrude Greenleaf of Arrowsic, Elijah Hallowell of Carmel, Beatrice Hagan, Harold Davis, and John Perkins, with refreshments served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Carlton
Harold Davis
Arthur Carlton
Worcester
Mass
Howard Carlton
Gertrude Greenleaf
Arrowsic
Elijah Hallowell
Carmel
Beatrice Hagan
Bath
John Perkins
Hyde Windlass League Bowling Results Tie Tigers Lead
Tuesday night bowling at Arcade alleys saw the Tigers cling to their lead as the Giants gained seven points while other matches listed Yankees Pirates Red Sox Giants Dodgers Braves Indians. High scores included W Weston 134 and W York 321 with Pirates posting a 418 single. No records were broken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tigers
Giants
Indiagas
Sons
Yankees
Pirates
Braves
Mel Rie
Dodgers
Red Sox
Indians
W. Weston
W. York
Hyde Windlass
Arcade
T. Robbins
Wetherington
Arsenault
Red Sov
Berry
Morin
Poole
Caton
Day
MurrAy
Ramsay
Hopkins
Moore
IC Dearborn
Oaks Take Lead In Woolwich Women's Bowling League
The Oaks earned two points in Woolwich league bowling at Arcade alleys Tuesday night, remaining first overall while the Birches netted six points to close the gap to two points behind the Oaks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oaks
Woolwich
Arcade
Birches
Reading by Ear Helps Blind Readers Hear Print
A new device for the blind converts printed letters into sound using a narrow pencil of light. The method shapes light on the print and transforms the letter forms into audible signals.
West Bath Grange Confers Degrees for 23 Candidates
West Bath grange met Monday night with 23 candidates receiving third and fourth degrees. A harvest supper for 67 including 21 visitors preceded the session. Officers and guests from nearby granges attended, with a planned Christmas party and gift exchange for children next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Bath Grange
G. C. Marriner
John M. Howe
Persis Miller
Herbert Simpson
Carl P. Meister
Ella Coombs
William Armstrong
Courtney Stover
Everett Lemont
Alice Deehan
Mary Burgess
the Harvesters
William Moore
Ruth
Naomi
Rose Doughty
Angelina Renshaw
Estella Doughty
Ortha
Barbara Parks
Audrey Peterson
Daniel McCall
Portland
Marriner
Harreeseeker
Huntoon Hill
Enterprise
Merriconeag
Ocean View
Topsham
Dromore
Dirigo Granges
Richard Renshaw
James Lemont
Alice Johnson
Past Masters’ Association and
West Bath Grange Hall
Australian ladybird saves California citrus industry
The Australian ladybird, first released in San Francisco to combat pests, quickly consumed pests on orange and lemon groves and is credited with saving the California citrus industry coastwide. The text also notes common pigments such as white lead and zinc oxide used in materials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
San Francisco
Wire Drawing Mill Founded by Nathaniel Miles in Norwich
The first wire drawing mill was built by Nathaniel Miles at Norwich, Connecticut, in 1775, marking an early American industrial achievement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nathaniel Miles
Norwich
Connecticut
Community notices from Woolwich First Congregational
Woolwich church events include choir rehearsal at Francena Cromwell's on Thursday at 7, Junior and Senior Christian Endeavor, Sunday school, and worship services with standing and church member meetings. Nearby centers list Bible study, Sunday schools, and pastor Rev H E Danielson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Congregational Church
Nequasset
Francena Cromwell
Junior Christian Endeavor
Ruth Leavitt
Republican Women's Club
Bowdeinham
Herbert Wright
William
Edgecomb
William T. Wight
Nellie Lowell
Anna
Carrie Houdlette
Boston
William Wright
Henry Wright
Dorothy Rattleff
Portland
Frank Preble
Pittston
William T. Wright
Arthur Bean
Clarence Bailey
Wiscasset
Howard Morrison
Bingham
Elmer Pushard
Livermore
White Gifts for the King at Central Church
Central Congregational church invites all to a Sunday afternoon service built around a Nativity scene. Children give nonperishable gifts wrapped in white, followed by adults, then a hymn and blessing. Gifts go to a central agency. A Sunday school party follows in the Parish house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Congregational Church
Montsweag Farm Bureau Christmas Party Planned
The Montsweag Farm Bureau will hold its Christmas party and planning meeting Thursday at 10 30 a m at the Good Will clubhouse. Members attending should bring a 50 cent gift or handmade article and reserve with Mrs Zina Eaton by Tuesday evening. Dining room committee includes Mrs Forest Baker Mrs James Hay Mrs Perley Ater and Mrs Eaton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montsweag Farm Bureau
Good Will
Zina Eaton
Forest Baker
James Hay
Perley Ater
Eaton
Doctor's scholarship plan aids Mexican American students
Dr Francisco Bravo, once a night worker who studied between car traffic, now funds aid for aspiring Mexican American professionals. He gave $10,000 to a Stanford medical school scholarship for Rodolfo Ponce and $2,000 for William Diaz to pursue USC pharmacy. Recipients must commit to helping other Mexican Americans pursue professional careers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Francisco Bravo
Bravo
Stanford University School of Medicine
Rodolfo Ponce
Rivera
Calif
William Diaz
Riverside
School of Pharmacy
University of Southern California
Intercity Bus Fleet Estimated at 30,000 Units
The report estimates the United States operates about 30,000 intercity buses in service. It notes the large fleet supports long distance travel with carriers expanding routes and capacity to meet demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Weathered skating crowds as area eyes officials and lakeside plans
The storm failed to spoil outdoor skating at Western aan rink and at God While Bath. Bangor officials Grace Gilmore and Vivienne Page officiated girls games, marking progress in women officials for girls basketball. Engineers plan to fill a 26 mile long Central Maine Power Co lake in the Dead River area, expected to reveal land flooding and water absorption as a summer colony grows with rapid land sales. Rumors say Phippsburg may push Meadowbrook and Basin road projects to open virgin territory toward Popham West Point Small Point Sebasco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
God
Bath
Grace Gilmore
Vivienne Page
Bangor
Central Maine Power Co
Dead River
Maine Power Company
Maine
Lake-To-Be
Phippsburg
Meadowbrook and
Basin Road
Popham
Small Point
Sebasco
West Point
Road extension proposal near West ham's cove debated
A plan to build a road from West ham's cove through Brook Wynburg and the Basin to Sebasco is discussed. Supporters argue it would reimburse the town for expenses via future tax revenues within a few years, while opponents question feasibility and cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ham's Cove
Brook
Wynburg
Basin
Sebasco
Kittery-Portland Toll Pike Idea Broached
The Maine Good Roads and towns in Southwestern Maine discussed the Kittery Portland toll pike concept as a potential regional route development. Local citrus?
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Bath Recreation Commission Faces Funding Shortfall
The Bath Recreation Commission warns funds for 1947-48 are nearly exhausted. Director Edward J. McMann says there is not enough money to remove snow from Goddard's pond or to operate the Community Center, with about two hundred dollars left for the period. The budget supports five playgrounds, Kelly Field and three other fields, but most money has gone to supervision of the large program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Commission
Kelley Field
How to Make Gravy from Meat Loaf Juices
After baking a meat loaf, pour the pan juices into a pan and mix with medium cream sauce to form a gravy. Season the gravy with Worcestershire sauce, minced parsley, celery salt, or finely grated onion for extra flavor.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Wiscasset Academy
Lincoln Academy
Newcastle
Lincoln
Rock- Ast High
Rockport
Nion High
Waldoboro High
Waldoboro
Thomaston High
Thomaston
Rockport High
Union High
Union
South Bristol
The
Alumni
South
Organ Society of the Congregational Church
Woman's Club
Margaret MacLaren
Mildred Burrage
Maine Water Color Society
L. D. M. Sweat Memorial Art Museum
Lincoln County Superior Court
William Fisher
Charles G. Chase
American Museum of Natural History
Rooseyt Memorial Hall
Harold Campbell
Lawrence Haggett
Harry
Earl D. Rines
Roy R. Marston
F. D. Southard
Charles S Sewall
Buppet
Mademoiselle Shop
Front Street
West Bath
Chester Dunham
el Paso
Texas
Col. Dunham
Japan
Pauline Belanger
Irving Burnham
Laurance Burnham
Kittery
George Booker
Patricia
Marilyn
Frank Magno
Lynwood Miller
Rose Thetreault
Marie Murphy
Carl Robinson
Charles
Leverett Welch
Austina Rier
David Ring
Larrabee
Carl Graves
Fred Larrabee
First Baptist Church
Annie Towle
F. W. Deehan
Reginald Farnham
Waterville
Laura Whitmore
B. F. Whitmore
Gardiner
Lee Holbrook
Freeport
Percy Holbrook
Harry Peterson
East Brunswick
Fred W. Larrabee
Hyde Windlass Bowling League
Women’s League
Oaks Gordon
Barter
Purdy
Hart
Central Church
U.S
Westinghouse
Central
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