Lincoln Masons plan December meetings and events
Lincoln AF and AM held a communication with Master Mason work and a 6.30 ham dinner. A Fellowcraft degree is planned December 15 and the annual communication December 22 will elect officers. More than 100 Wiscasset children received Salk polio shots last week with two doctors in attendance. second shots set for January 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
AF. & AM
Wiscasset
Drs. DiPerri
Schubert
Bradford- Sortwell-Wright
American Legion
Lincoln County Council
Woman's Club
The
Legion Hall
Togus
Wiscasset High School
John Jackson
Carl Larrabee
Frank Adams
Curtis Plant
Roy Marston
Woman's Club of
Lawrence Haggett
Henry Wendell
Robert MacQueston
Charles DiPerri
Maine
High Streets
Woman's Auxiliary
St. Philip’s Church
St. Philip’s
Wisscasset High School
Jean Graves
Waldoboro High
Wiscasset High
Waldoboro
Mason Plan
Woolwich
Ken Gray
State Inland Fisheries and Game Department
Gray
Marco Club
Congregational
Old Kris Kringle party in Woolwich spotlights secret sisters
Woolwich activities feature Canasta Christmas party gift exchanges and secret sisters revealed for 1956. Attendees include Gertrude Brown Peggy Hathorne Doris Carter Jeanette Groves Elsie Stinson Avis Duncan Jeannine Greenlaw Rita Flemming Grace Smith. Airman Bruce Baker writes from England about Scotland’s scenery and money exchanges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kris Kringle
Gertrude Smith
Ferry
Camasta Club
Santa
Gertrude Brown
Peggy Hathorne
Doris Carter
Jeanette Groves
Elsie Stinson
Avis Duncan
Jeannine Greenlaw
Rita Flemming
Grace Smith
Arrowsic Mothers Club Elects 1956 Officers at Meeting
The Arrowsic Mothers club held its annual business meeting at the schoolhouse last Tuesday electing Ethel Elwell president Milly Stafford secretary Carol Ainsworth treasurer and Marie Davis publicity for 1956. Plans were made for the Christmas party December 21 with a children’s program a tree and giftExchange. The report praised progress in pupil growth and classroom equipment. Several local residents were noted in social updates and visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangeline Sparks
Kay Beals
Vera Fogg
Alice Baker
Ada Cross
Tena Molson
Genesta Carter
Margaret Dodge
Sparks
Woolwich
Marthon Doak
Carroll Morse
Carol Soule
Hilton Soule
Soules
Deborah DeWitt
Barbara Baker
Judy Richards
Crystal Fox
Robert Merrill
Rodney Bailey
David Leonard
Stephen Shaw
Good Will Club
Costello DB. Hall
Edward V. Reed
Sagadahoc Ferry
Clifton Gainsley
Ladies’ Auxiliary of
Nequasset
Wilbur Presley
Woolwich Grange
Arrowsie Mothers” Club
Ethel Elwell
Milly Stafford
Carol Ainsworth
Marie Davis
Mother's Club
Chamber reorganizes committees ahead of annual meeting
Howard W Mayo remains and new committees to be named by the President include Membership and a special group to plan the January 10 annual meeting. The Board meets on the second Tuesday monthly with a Jan 3 special session at 7 p m in the city manager's office. Membership totals 91 with more expected before the meeting.
White Ribboners Meet For Christmas Program
The Women’s Christian Temperance group met Tuesday afternoon with Miss Mae Besaw. President Mrs Gladys Farley led a business session before the Christmas program. A letter from Opportunity Farm thanked the group for a recent contribution. Mrs William A Hill presented the parliamentary report. Refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Christian Temperance
Mae Besaw
Gladys Farley
Opportunity Farm
William A. Hill
Alabama Tops All Southern and SEC Selections Since 1925
Alabama has produced 55 first team players named to the All Southern and All Southeastern Conference squads since 1925 reflecting a long tradition of top college talent.
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Alabama
Community Chronicle lists regional holiday visits and patients
Numerous families are mentioned visiting relatives in Bath Woolwich and nearby towns for Christmas. Guests travel from Bangor Malden Portland and Maine institutions. Hospitals and convalescences include Bath Memorial Maine General Hospital and Maine Eye Ear Infirmary with several residents noted.
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Brookline
Munsey
Fred Spinney
Popham
Bath
Woolwich
Georgetown
Harvey Chubbuck
Moatsweag
Carroll Morse
Day’s Ferry
Malden
Mass
Morse
State Grange
George Carlton
Upper Darby
Atty
Carlton
Warren Kershner
Herbert Pierce
Sagadahoc Ferry
Bert Hatch
Maine General Hospital
Portland
William Sheldon
Bath Memorial Hospital
Jasper Mains
Sheldon
Christine Hawthorne
Lyda Hathorne
Woolwich Center
Wiscasset
Dodge
Albion Johnson
Keela
Phippsburg
Adam Galuza
Francis Ames
Skowhegan
James Carter
Maine Central Institute
Pittsfield
Mason Carter
Day's Ferry
Morse High
Russell Boyd
Walker
Boyd
Winn Kelley
Bangor
Herbert Fogg
Clara Dennis
Thomas Aylward
Camden
Ada Cross
Lynn
Fogg-Hawkes
Helen Trask
William Fogg
Nequasset
Philip Baker
Maine Eye & Ear Infirmary
Paul Batchelder
Paula
Bowdoinham
Lemuel Preble
Executive Board sliary sponsored Clearing House
Mrs. Ralph D. Bragg funds a sponsored Clearing House project while a national statistic reports about 54000 white babies are born out of wedlock annually in the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph D. Bragg
United States
Union Leader Warns on Foreign Aid at AFL CIO Convention
J Addington Wagner national commander of the American Legion addresses delegates in New York at the merged AFL CIO convention. He urges the United States to cut off aid to India and other neutral nations to profit from the cold war by carrying water on both shoulders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Addington Wagner
American Legion
Afl-Cio
New York
United States
India
International
Woolwich Baptist Youth Fellowship Meets Sunday
Woolwich Baptist Youth Fellowship met Sunday evening at the church with Leanna Hathorne presiding as vice president. Patricia Hathorne led the witness committee and the program included group scripture readings judged by William and Eleayor Sanders and Rev. Stephen Sidebotham. Rosalie Hathorne won first place and Richard Tanner second. twenty three members attended worship led by Leah Hathorne and Hazel Mank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woolwich Baptist Youth Fellowship
Leanna Hathorne
Patricia Hathorne
Witness Committee
William and Eleayor Sanders
Stephen Sidebotham
Rosalie Hathorne
Richard Tanner
Leah Hathorne
Hazel Mank
Seven Candidates at DeMolay Banquet and Upcoming Events
Seventy seven members and a Santa centerpiece marked the DeMolay banquet as separate DeMolay and Mothers Circle meetings followed. Plans include the Mother's Degree for Genesta Chapter on January 6 and a bake bean supper on January 14 with Carl Fogg as general chairman. The next joint meeting is January 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeMolay
Mothers Circle
Genesta
O. E
Carl Fogg
Mother's Circle
West Bath Sewing Group assists Togus and Red Cross
West Bath residents gathered at Mrs. Francis Deehan’s home to sew bandages for Togus hospital and the Red Cross. Attendees included Mrs. Albert White, Mrs. Courtney Stover, Mrs. Stanley Rose, Mrs. Harold Perkins, and Mrs. Francis Deehan. Others report hospital transfers and social visits among local families, including Hennessey, Holbrook, Bates, Sanford, and Whitmore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Bath
Francis Deehan
Togus Hospital
Red Cross
Albert White
Courtney Stover
Stanley Rose
Harold Perkins
Richard Hennessey
William Hennessey
Bath Memorial Hospital
Percy Holbrook
Owen Thompson
Waterville
Holbrook
Leon Bates
Mace
Washington Street
Bath
William Sanford
Henry White
Portland
Donald Sanford
Ernest
Fred Rose
Ethel Burns
Earle Harvey
F. W. Deehan
Laura Whitmore
B. F. Whitmore
Gardiner
Bridge Academy presents musical and plays in Dresden
Dresden Bridge Academy students staged a musical program directed by Mrs. Charles Bailey and two one act plays The Jewelled Hand and The Brave Shall Serve at Masonic Auditorium. Cast lists include Ann Andrews Carol Bradford Donna Preble Michael Kelley and many others. Proceeds from a Dresden fire department supper support skating rink lighting. Mary Brown announces engagement to Warren Skillings with a February wedding planned. Mrs Laura Bates celebrates her 95th birthday at Cedar Grove with her son.
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Bridge Academy
Charles Bailey
Masonic Auditorium
the Jewelled Hand
Ann Andrews
Delores Dorr
Claire Collins
Dorothy Hall
Blair Burns
Clarence Payson
Ware Waring
Robert Brown
Alice Ambrose
Donna Souvigny
Molly the Maid
Mary Lou Moody
Officer
James Howard
The
Carol Bradford
Carole Brown
Dr. Hilman
Walter Mesenzeff
Susan
Linda Preble
Mr. Bradford
Michael Kelley
Vesta Mayfield
Donna Preble
Karl
Victor Mesenzoff
Tennessee Tess
Araminta Larkin
Rosalea Sanford
Tess Larkin
Beverly Russell
Myrtle Farmer
Myrtle Tobey
Lottie
Minnie
Carrie
Mamie
Annie
Ross
Marguerite Libby
Melinda
Lorraine Hall
Sadie
Shirley Robbins
Zeke Wilson
Clem Martin
Mack
David Fitch
Sam
Robert Dorr
Widow Larkin
Mrs. Larkin
Zeke
Sally
Tennessee Moon
Tess
Dresden Mills
South Dresden
James Herrick
Dresden
William Brown
West Dresden
Mary
Warren Skillings
South Portland
Health and Welfare Department
Portland
Skilings
U. S. Navy
Yudy's Tire Co
Westbrook
Harley Emerson
Laura Bates
Cedar Grove
John al
Scouting News From Troop 93 and Red Rose Troop 6
Scout activities include advancement work for February, Harvey Waldron Jr earning Life Saving Merit, William Allen winning December handicraft, and a Christmas wreath contest. Upcoming events feature The Lost Hunter movie Dec 15 at Day's Ferry clubhouse with Troop 201 guests, plus Court of Awards and a Mother-Daughter banquet Dec 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woolwich
Harvey Waldron, Jr
William Allen
Nichols
Brackett
Wiscasset
Red Rose
Corliss Street Baptist Church
Local Notes Highlight Sewing and Puzzles Enjoyment
The column notes Mrs. den enjoys daily events and crossword puzzles. Douglas McCobb, son of Mr and Mrs Harland McCobb of South Dresden, has returned home after minor surgery. Mrs Leonard Alexander entertained WSCS members on December 5 with Mrs Chick and Mrs Allen joining the club at the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester Leeman
Herbert Leeman
Barley Neck Road
Waldoboro
Damariscotta
Leeman
Norris Waltz
Jefferson
Donna Cox
David Cox
Highway 1
Jeanne Soule
Hilton Soule
Bath
Bath Memorial
Morse High
Herbert Munsey
Day's Ferry
Dresden Mills
Munsey
Raymond Cate
Jesse Munsey
Popham and
Brookline
Mass
Den
Douglas McCobb
Harland McCobb
South Dresden
Leonard Alexander
WSCS
Chick
Allen
Dromore Grange Reports on State Session Tuesday Night
Dromore Grange heard reports from the recent State Grange session at its Tuesday meeting plus a Christmas program. Lauriston Trott Sagadahoc Pomona master, with Mrs. Trott, discussed recommendations from the state session. Visitors from Topsham and West Bath granges attended. Eveline Beals presented a Christmas program with carols and a wish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dromore Grange
Lauriston Trott
Sagadahoc Pomona
Trott
Topsham
West Bath
Eveline Beals
Christmas program closes with readings and music
Annie Wilson presented the Legend of Christmas with violin solos by Thomas Tracey. Dorothy Wright read Do Not Open Until Christmas and Edward Burns read The Day After Christmas. Florence Rollins gave the closing thought. A Christmas tree and refreshments followed. A refreshments committee for the next meeting was named: Edward Burns, Albert Theiling, Thomas Tracey and Everett Wright.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Wilson
Thomas Tracey
Dorothy Wright
Edward Burns
Florence Rollins
Albert Theiling
Everett Wright
Grand Master Burbank to Speak at Local Masonic Event
Right Worshipful Brother Aubrey Burbank deputy grand master of Maine and Past Grand High Priest will be guest speaker after a stated convocation of Montgomery and St Bernard Royal Arch Chapters at 7 30 in the Masonic temple. Masters and wardens of the 14th Masonic District arranged and will conduct a business session before his address. Texas has 15 524 miles of railroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aubrey Burbank
Grand Lodge of
Maine
Grand Royal Arch Chapter
Montgomery
St. Bernard Royal Arch
Masonic Temple
14Th
Masonic District
Burbank
Four Die In Multijet Sea Master Crash
Navy pilot Maurice B Bernhard, 35, and three Glenn L Martin plant employees in Baltimore died when the Sea Master, the world’s first multijet attack plane, crashed in Chesapeake Bay during a test flight. One body, parachute attached, was recovered while others were missing. Salvage crews sought wreckage of the 600 mph craft unveiled last year with maiden flight on July 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NAVY
Maurice B. Bernhard
Glenn L. Martin
Baltimore
Chesapeake Bay
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Harold Campbell
Bernard Merry
Maine State Grange
Huntoon Hill
Forrest Johnson
Germany
Linwood Bailey, Jr
Webber House
Alfred Norton
Boston
York
Ava Barton
Colby College Alumni Association
Land Foster
New Haven
Conn
Seth Wingren
Hampden
Carol Foggs
David B. Soule
Lincoln County Cultural and Historical Association
Viola Reed
William Handon
Fort Knox
Army
Kenneth Sullivan
Leslie A. Sullivan
Hooper Street
Bruce Baker
U. S. Air Force
Forrest Baker
Manhattan
N. Y
England
Prestwich
Scotland
Berton Woods
Baker
Betty Layton
Irving Layton
Pratt Street
Sasanoa
Howard O. Frye
Cohasset
Allan Frye
Bion Ainsworth
Major
Raymond Ainsworth
Spinney Mills
Grace Episcopal Church
Tina Ellis
Ethelyn
Frank Garon
Kennebec
Hugh Eisenhauer
Chester Jenkins
Watertown
Jenkins
Hugh Eisenhower
Eisenhouer
Annie Starkey
Newton
Gertrude Phinney
Houston
Texas
Richard Woebse
Charlottesville
Richard Tice
Raymord Ainsworth
Norman Drummond
Michael Mazeiko
Moatsweag Extensions Group
Ainsworth
R. Clinton McFadden
Frank Rittall
Edna Rae
Lewiston
Paul Bailey
Mount Vernon
Edith Campbell
Ralph Jewett
Lawrence Rothwell
Fran Ellen
Worcester, Mass
Rothwell
Howard W. Mayo
Montreal
Eisenhower
Congress
Ralph W. Moore
General Motors
Chicago
Peggy J. Hansen
Lusk
Wyo
Carl W. Bond
Colfax
Iowa
Frankie Keith
Frederick
Okla
Leo
Mann
Otterbein
Ind
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Warrenton
N.C
Clayton Senecal
Rutland
la Donna Dirks
Dodge City
Kapaas
Clifton B. Benton
Covington, Ga
Linda Elliot
Irene Teneson
Janice Payson
Judy Libby
Sandra Hathorne
Marilyn MacDon- Hathermine
Darren Farnham
Judith Libby
Corliss Street Church
Oliver Foster
Elwood Hathorne
Foster Pratt
Grand Maine Lodge
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