Sagadahoc Delegation Chooses Major Day for Executive Council
The Sagadahoc county delegation to the Legislature selected Major Charles B. Day of Richmond as the incoming Executive Council member. Five dissenting votes aside, the Bath contingent preferred Gratz Jackson or Harold Small, but Day was praised for business ability and a straight shooting approach, with confidence he will serve well for Sagadahoc and the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond M. Maciintire
Phippsburg
Sagadahoc
Charles B. Day
Richmond
Executive Council
Gratz Jackson
Harold P. Small
Bath
Justus H. Miller
Jackson
Small
Maciintire
Mail Early and Support Russian Relief Fund
Postmaster General Walker urges early Christmas mailing as 25,000 postal workers serve in the armed forces and mail volume rises. He warns much mail will remain undelivered without prompt start and notes Russian Relief contributions can be left at Independent office for the committee chaired by A. M. Mann. Bath reports a light Sunday snow and a new Bath fire pumper addition amid rapid city growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walker
Russian Relief Fund
America
Russia
A. M. Mann
Russian Relief Committee
Bath
Bananas Out Of Market As Prices Soar Wholesale Note
A Bath fruit dealer says bananas are unavailable for the duration due to ceiling price and scarcity. He notes buyers have more money now and Christmas trade is ahead of the usual year based on surveys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Sonia's Home Bakery Changes Ownership
Sonia's Home Bakery on Center street was sold Saturday by Leon P. Sonia to Charles Arkaledis, a Colonial Cafe chef, keeping the name. Sonia, in his mid 20s, built a large Bath client base over 16 years and plans a vacation. Arkaledis will be assisted by his brother John Arkaledis, a Portsmouth baker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sonia
Center Street
Leon P. Sonia
Charles Arkaledis
Colonial Cafe
Leon Belanger
Bath
John E. Sonia
Beacon Street
Archibald Miller
Front
Summer Street
Leonard
Arch Street
Mann’s
Front Street
Wiscasset
Belanger
Dorothy M. Young
Arthur
Leon
High Street
Arkaledis
John Arkaledis
Portsmouth
N. H
Christian Youth Debate Postwar World at Bath Parish
Bath Pilgrim Fellowship held a Sunday meeting at Central church par ish house to discuss Christmas and the Postwar World. Dexter Foss led worship and Kenneth Baker directed the discussion, stressing youth responsibility in building a war’s end. Team Two led attendance with 90 points to Team One 80. A Christmas party is planned Thursday at eight, with Miss Judy Dennison in charge. No meeting Sunday. white gift service at 7.30 led by the Fellowship and Sunday School under Mrs. Raymond G. Putnam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath Pilgrim Fellowship
Central Church
Dexter Foss
Bowdoin '45
Kenneth Baker
Team Two
Judy Dennison
Fellowship
Raymond G. Putnam
Dike P T A Meeting Fills Candy Bags for Students
A large Dike P T A meeting in the North End Community clubhouse filled 250 candy bags for Dike school children’s Christmas parties. A white elephant sale was led by auctioneer Mrs. Perleston L Pert with sale hosts Mrs. Merton Dearing and Mrs. William Volz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dike P. T. A
North End
Perleston L. Pert
Merton Dearing
William Volz
Edmund Mocklar
Miss Saya Merrill Speaks on Oriental Rug Romance at Club
Miss Saya Merrill addressed the Current Events Club at Fuller House Augusta detailing rug symbolism from Mongol and Arab eras. She used drawings to trace craft spread from Asia to medieval Arab Spain, with hostesses Mrs. Clarence Cobh Mrs. George Coffin Mrs. Oscar Cram and Mrs. Herbert Crory assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saya Merrill
Current Events Club
Fuller House
Augusta
Miss Merrill
Asia
Spain
Clarence Cobh
George P. Coffin
Oscar Cram
Herbert Crory
Past Pocahontases Night Held by Ramona Council
Ramona Council No. 27 D of P observed Past Pocahontases Night at G A R hall in Middle Street. Eleven Past Pocahontases attended as officers were nominated for the coming year to be elected Dec 30 and installed Jan 6. Refreshments followed. committee included Mrs. Alice Burgess as chair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ramona Council
D. of P
G. A. R. Hall
Middle Street
Beatrice Burns
Annie Wilson
Martha Wilson
Wenonah
Lucelia E. Blake
Florence Robinson
Mabel Ansert
Emma Carlton
Pearl Barter
Lucelia Blake
Alice Burgess
Past Matrons Club Hosts Supper and Social Meeting
Sixteen members of Genesta chapter No. 73 OES enjoyed a chicken patty supper at the Masonic temple then visited Miss Annie Cox’s Somerset place for a business meeting and social hour. Mrs. Horace Ward presided as nominations were named for February. Cards with prizes went to Mrs. Oliver and Mrs. Corliss. Other attendees included Mrs. Kazin, Aikenhead, Pinson, Thompson, Perkins, Baddikian, Leonard, Nelson, D Arcy, and Deering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Club
Genesta
Genesta Sewing Circle
Masonic Temple
Annie Cox
Somerset Place
Temple
Horace W. Ward
George W. Merrill
Albion L. Corliss
Clifford B. Smith
Wilbur C. Oliver
Corliss
David Y. Alkazin
Thomas S. Aikenhead
Carl Pinson
Luther S. Thompson
Thomas F. Perkins
Paul G. Bagdikian
Catherine Leonard
Charles Nelson
Charles D’arcy
Harry G. Deering
St Barnabas Guild Holds December Meeting in Grace Church
The St Barnabas Guild for Nurses met Thursday in Grace church parish house with 22 members present. President Mrs Ernest Rogers led the business session as Stella Dolloff reported on Christmas gifts for Bath nurses serving with the armed forces and funds raised for hospital patients. A nominating committee was named for January 14 and Mrs Charles M Tubbs will host at 895 High Street. A Christmas tree, carols, and refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Barnabas Guild For Nurses
Grace Church
Ernest Rogers
Stella Dolloff
Bath
Agnes Callahan
Ellen Dolloff
Ida McConnell
Muriel Quinn
Mary F. Gibbons
Stella Collett
Harold W. DeLong
Alicia Stewart
Charles M. Tubbs
Guild
High Street
Soldier Boys Pool Table Supply Drive Mentioned by Lieut Groetzinger
Lieut Groetzinger told the Lions club that neighboring army post soldiers need pool table accessories. Items sought include cue balls cue tips chalk racks and ball numbers 16 to 21. Contact King Lion Ar will arrange collection and delivery to the soldiers. Maurice G. Merrick MMIC USN has returned to Boston after visiting his wife and daughter at 1098 Washington Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Groetzinger
Lions Club
King Lion Ar
Maurice G. Merrick
MMIC
USN
Boston
Maureen Ann
Washington Street
Sagada probate court closes 1942 session
The final Sagada probate court session of 1942 met at the courthouse on the first Tuesday with Judge Arthur J. Dunton presiding. Administrations filed and granted include estates of Lewis Williams, Bessie Judkins, Clifford Belanger, Edward Biggins, Raymond Putnam, Herman Dodge, and others. Wills filed name executors and executrix, with inventories and accounts of multiple estates settled or continued, and bonds approved for administrator Edward Biggins and real estate bonds for Theodore Thibodeau.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sagadahoc
Arthur J. Dunton
Retta Lewis Williams
Lewis T. Williams
Topsham
Charles E. Judkins
Bessie G. Judkins
Clifford A. Belanger
Bath
Samuel Belanger
Edward Biggins
Henry M. Biggins
Carol Sue Putnam
Raymond G. Putnam
Cynthia J. Adams
Woolwich
Herman F. Dodge
D.b.n. C.t.a
William E. Rideout
Bowdeinham
Emily M. Rideout
Skowhegan
Charles V. Minott
Phippsburg
Rebecca B. Minott
D.b.n
Marie LaBlanc
Richmond
Inez Savoie
Charles B. Randall
Stella M. Randall
Caroline Baker Quinby
Shrewsbury
Mass
Caroline Baker Anderson
Flora C. Bacon
Harry C. Knight
Adelbert B. Allen
Mary D. Nelson Allen
Hattie M. Purinton
Horace E. Purinton
Charlotte I. Meeker
First National Bank of Bath
Elva M. Purinton
Stella V. Knowlton
Alice F. Pennell
Clara B. Ellard
Frank R. Bailey
Alden B. Bailey
Nellie C. Dunning
Charles S. Dunning
Margaret M. Hatch
Charles S. Hatch
Bowdoinham
National Bank of Commerce
Portland
Katherine Gignoux
Cape Elizabeth
Harold O. Crocker
Frederick W. Crocker
Wesley M. Mewer
Charles E. Sanford
Wilbur H. Wryman
George M. Wyman
George J. Goodwin
John Royal
Bion Roach
Edith I. Peary
Ella W. Kimball
Bessie L. Clark
John FE. Clark
Sebastian M. Eaton
J. Edwin Eaton
Charles A. Knight
Sarah E. Whitten
Tops
Ada Catherine Minott
William S. Shorey
Meeker
Sydney J. Meeker
License Granted to Sell Real Estate in Worthing Estate
Real estate bond by George E. Wright guardian for Nettie M Stephens Woolwich. License to Sell Real Estate Granted To George E Wright guardian estate Nettie M Stephens To Theodore S Thibodeau administrator estate Esther A Worthing late of Georgetown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tate Esther A. Worthing
Georgetown
George E. Wright
Guardian
Nettie Stephens
Woolwich
Nettie M. Stephens
Theodore S. Thibodeau
Esther A. Worthing
Sprague Elected President of Sagadahoc Fair
George A. Sprague of Topsham was chosen president and general manager of the Sagadahoc Agricultural and Horticultural Society at the Dec 7 annual meeting. Harold Ward was elected to the executive committee to fill Sprague’s vacancy as halls superintendent. Officers reelected include Samuel Woodward as secretary and Walter Williams as treasurer. The association shows a net gain of 5830.09 dollars, not counting a pending state stipend, and voters approved buying a War bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George A. Sprague
Topsham
Sagadahoc Agricultural and Horticultural Society
John Furbish
Harold Ward
Sprague
Samuel Woodward
Brunswick
Walter Williams
Harvey Given
John Riley
USO to Institute Bath Community Activity Scheduling File
The USO will create a central scheduling file in Bath for all community activities. Clubs may submit dates and inquire about unscheduled evenings. The aim is to prevent date conflicts and assist in promoting worthwhile events, as shown by a recent example with a dance and an Armory event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
USO
Bath
Danielson
Armory
Pupils Learn Pearl Harbor Tales From Classmate Burma McDowell
In observance of Pearl Harbor Day pupils at South Street school heard Burma McDowell describe living through the attack period. She recalled news of the raid from Honolulu where her family was, seeing bombs and ships, and later details about lenses, seaweed eating natives, colorful fish, and rough voyage home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Street
Burma McDowell
Burma
Ralph S. MacDowell
Honolulu
Pearl Harbor
Miss McDowell
United States
Three Auto Violations Result In Fines In Municipal Court
In municipal court Thursday morning three motor vehicle violations yielded fines for Philip L. Chaffee 38 Meadow Way speeding 45 mph on High street plus costs 4.70. Lucien Gionet Shirley Mass pleaded guilty to speeding 45 mph on High street with costs 4.70. Edward Spellman Belmont Mass pleaded guilty to passing a stop sign at High and North streets and paid 5 plus 4.70 costs. All three were ordered into court by Patrolman Frank L Moriarty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip L. Chaffee
Meadow Way
High Street
Lucien Gionet
Shirley
Mass
John P. Carey
White Ribboners Meet Tuesday Afternoon
Mrs Nellie Brown hosted the W C T U members on Deering street. The meeting featured a Peace devotional by president Mrs Elizabeth Trott and prayers by Miss Thomas Green. Current events were given by Mrs Florence Howard and Mrs Nella Stover. Plans for the January 12 and 26 gatherings were discussed, with arrangements led by Mrs Stover, Mrs Bertha Robinson and Mrs Howard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Brown
Deering Street
Elizabeth Trott
Thomas Green
Florence Howard
Nella Stover
Stover
Bertha Robinson
Howard
Meadowway
Sullivan Mayo
Mabel Paquet
Blood and Plasma Clinic Reopens in Bath Memorial Hospital
The Bath Blood and Plasma Clinic resumes after a several week recess at Bath Memorial Hospital under Bath Rotary Anns. A dozen honors include seven rationing board staff members such as Esther Andrews and Julie Musk. Next clinic after holidays is Jan 7 with biweekly sessions. potential contributors listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath Blood and Plasma
Bath Memorial Hospital
Bath Rotary Anns
Esther Andrews
Julie Musk
Mary Farris
Rita Durant
Olive Ford
Doris Houston
Evelyn Ballou
Harland McFarland
Woolwich
Successful benefit dance by Squire Cass band in Lewiston
About 200 people attended a benefit dance at the State Armory by the First Company Combat Engineers with music by Squire Cass and his Lewiston band. The event raised a good sum to support the self sustaining unit. hopes for a winter dance series were voiced. Mrs. Ethel Tournlotte began nurse duties at the Anderson home on Center Street after returning from Memorial hospital with her infant daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Squire Cass
Lewiston
State Armory
Combat Engineers
Lieut
Annis
Sgt. Beals
P.F.C. Emerson
Ethel Tournlotte
Center Street
Alden Anderson
South Street
Two Clerks Resign From Twin County Farm Bureau Offices
Miriam Howard resigns after 22 years as clerk to join Androscoggin and Sagadahoc Conservations Associations. Barbara Sinclair also resigns to wed Irving Clark, a cadet at Kelley Field, Texas, after well regarded service in Twin County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miriam Howard
Twin County Farm Bureau
Androscoggin
Sagadahoc
Howard
Barbara Sinclair
Adahoc Counties Conservation Associations
Miss Sinclair
Irving Clark
Aviation Corps
Kelley Field
Texas
Twin County
Superintendent Ladd Sues For A Janitor Ill
Bath County Superintendent Harland A. Ladd faced a staffing crisis when both Weeks and Mitchell Street schools lost their janitor to illness. He personally braved the early morning cold to shovel coal and start the furnaces, ensuring the schools would remain open.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladd
Harland A. Ladd
Mitchell Street
Pearl Street
Bath
Mitchell School
Weeks Street
Housing applications at Bath Iron Works office
A Federal Public Housing Authority clerk in Bath transportation office will handle all housing facility applications for employees of Bath defense plants. Forms and rent assistance are available daily from 9 to 9:30, Saturdays 9 to 1. The clerk, under F P H A, oversees applications for Hyde Windlass, Torrey Roller Bushing, and Bath Iron Works employees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Public Housing Authority
Bath Iron Works Corp
Bath
Hyde Windlass
Torrey
Iron Works
Harrington Jr. Sails to Navy After Visit in Town
Leston Harrington Jr son of Mr and Mrs Leston Harrington of Parker Head stayed overnight with cousins Mr and Mrs Charles Murray at 58 Weeks Street. He departed Monday for Portland to be sworn into the U S Navy after employment at Bath Iron Works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leston Harrington, Jr
Leston Harrington
Parker Head
Charles Murray
Weeks Street
Harrington
Bath Iron Works
Portland
U. S. Navy
Girl Scouts Sell Christmas Seals in Bath Post Office
The Bath city Girl Scouts began their annual Christmas Seals sale Saturday at the post office and will operate daily through Christmas Eve. The Okaiyoka senior group led by Mrs. Wilmer I Voorhees staffed the kickoff with specific troop assignments and time blocks, while individual troops and dates are listed for afternoon and all day shifts through December 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Catherine Powers
Martha Leeman
Missing taxi found near Dover Foxcroft in police probe
A Dodge taxi owned by Edward A. Cummings was recovered near Dover Foxcroft with a 16 year old driver, a 15 year old Bath girl, and a friend after Bath police tipped off state authorities about the driver’s possible camp location. The youths were brought to Bath. no charges filed as relatives agreed to financial arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward A. Cummings
Dover-Foxcroft
Bath
Gardiner R. Deering
Sagada woman recovers at home after hit and run crash
Mrs. Leon Kelly of Sagada hoe Ferry spent weeks at Memorial Hospital after a fall injuries from a hit and run on the State Highway near her home. She suffered a compound fracture of an ankle and has now returned home doing nicely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leon Kelly
Sagadahoe Ferry
Memorial Hospital
Mrs Lunden Guests In West Rockport Visit
Mrs Charles Lunden of Hyde Windlass Co. visited West Rockport weekend as a guest of her mother in law Mrs J K Lunden, staying with Mr and Mrs William Daley on Middle Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Lunden
Hyde Windlass Co
William Daley
Middle Street
West Rockport
Lunden
J. K. Lunden
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