West Bath Grange entertains notable guests Monday evening
The West Bath Grange hosted a humorous program led by Marie White on world peace cooperation. Officers were introduced, Frank Don delivered a vocal solo, and David Henderson told jokes. Prizes were awarded to Mr. and Mrs. Biel MacDoneld and Carn Jr. Refreshments followed with Edith Burnham in charge and William H. Small Jr. as cashier, then dancing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ces
Frank Don
Palmer
Story
David Henderson
Ees Creek
Hintie Col
Biel MacDoneld
Carn, Jr
Mattie
Edith Burnham
William H. Small, Jr
Guests call on Rep. Smith of Maine in Washington
Among visitors calling on Congresswoman Margaret Chase Smith in Washington were Admiral and Mrs Claude Gillette of Lewiston passing a fortnight there. Mr and Mrs Edward Johnson of Academy street were Saturday visitors in Lewiston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Chase Smith
Maine
Wton
D. C
Adm
Claude ‘S. Gillette
Washington
Edward Johnson
Academy Street
Lewiston
Maine Elks Aid Children and Veterans In Christmas Effort
Bath Lodge supports Hyde Memorial Home children with a Christmas gift list sent to other lodges. State Elks provide funds for a room at Togus Veterans Hospital and engage in activities for veterans, including dances, orchestras, and decorations, aiding civilian reintegration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath Lodge
Hyde Memorial
Gatto
Moeibe
State
Maine
Maine Lones Association
Hide
Togus Veterans Hospital
Edward J. YacMann
State Association
Thomas M. Clarke
Veterans’ ‘Center
Togus
Maine Elks
Maine Elks Association
The
Pital
Winthrop
Elks 2
Saturn
Veterans of Foreign Wars Plan Christmas Party
Dyer Flaherty Post members met Wednesday evening to welcome a new member. The group voted to hold a tree and party for crew at G A hall on Sunday afternoon December 21 at two o clock. A teen committee was formed to study the proposition. A bowling team was formed with Commander Norman Witherington, Stanley Jack, William Raynes, Don Gurney. The team members bowled in the 90s during a recent tryout and the club expects a strong season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Gurney
Bath Fire Dept answers still alarm at West Bath camp
Bath Fire Department responded to a still alarm at 9 30 am Tuesday for a small camp on Route 1 in West Bath just beyond the Bath West Bath town line. The bail was occupied by Thomas Pichaud. The fire damaged the chimney and beyond wall but was quickly extinguished with the booster tank and damage was slight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Route 1
West Bath
Bath-West Bath
Thomas Pichaud
Mrs Sister Lawrence Returns to Bath Residence
Mrs Sister Lawrence and her son George of Bayonne New Jersey have settled in Bath at Hyde Park Terrace after living several weeks with Mrs Lawrence's mother Mrs Bina Staples of Willow Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
George
Bayonne
N. J
Bath
Hyde Park Terrace
Bina Staples
Willow Street
Community Christmas Sale Aids Local Children
The article notes a Christmas sale organized by the association with Mrs. MacDonald and Mrs. Arthur Eseley as co chairs. Proceeds supported children, with grade mothers and committee leaders like Mrs. Roy Loeschner, Mrs. Chris Smith, and others thanked by the president for contributions and attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Groeten
Mra. MacDonald
Arthur Eseley
Comrein
Arfear
Mackey
Claus
Weil
Peines Gothed
Roy. Loeschner
Chis Smith
Albert Robinson
Roland
Sages
Randall G Nichols Takes New Post in Bath
Randall G Nichols of Bath begins a new government post after returning from Philadelphia where he studied at Pitman School class of 1933. The native Bath resident served in the Army during World War II, married May 14 1946, and plans to assume duties soon with his family reestablishing home in Bath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randall G. Nichols
Bath
Nichols
Philadelphia
Pitman
N. J
Mara
Leavitt Wedding Anniversary at New Meadows Lobster Pound
Mr and Mrs Howard Leavitt celebrated their wedding anniversary at the New Meadows lobster pound near Bath West. Attending were Mr and Mrs Charlesvitt and the Leavitts two sons Rodney and Howard Jr The gathering reflected family ties and local seaside charm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Leavitt
New Meadows
Bath
Charlesvitt
Meeting Minutes Report Voter Action and Social Hour
A fragmentary report notes a vote at a meeting to hold a civic event and tree dedication. A social hour followed with refreshments served by Mrs. Mark Harrington and James Gilman. The text is incomplete and names are partially legible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ae Anita Ee Ee
Alden
Mark Harrington
James Gilman
Birthday party for Barbara Tabor celebrated
Mrs. Carl Tabor hosted a Pine Street party for her daughter Barbara’s tenth birthday. Games included a bubble gum contest won by Jean Bowers and a Miss Hush contest. The event featured a singing quiz and group singing of Christmas carols.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Tabor
Pine Street
Barbara
Jean Bowers
Marion
Surprise Party For Miss Doris Spinney Reported
A surprise party was held at the home of Miss Doris Spinney. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Howard Spinney of West Bath and Miss Webster with Henry and son Neil. The celebration featured flowers candles and a cake with an inscription.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Downing
Drayton Beeigre Coren
Spin
Howard Spinney
West Bath
Tte
Webster
Henry and Son
Neil
Hospital auxiliary monthly session report and board thanks
The Hospital Auxiliary held its monthly session with Mrs Arthur W King as chairman. A Venetian maze event generated a fine fee and November receipts were reported. The treasurer noted proceeds of $4000 toward hospital upkeep, praised by Duncan McInnes and directors MacDonald for volunteer effort. Next meeting is January 14 at 10 a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur W. King
Duncan McInnes
Senay
MacDonald
Grade schools close due to the storm
Schools closed all day Tuesday due to severe weather but some grades remained in session. A district-wide no school signal briefly sounded at 7.15 as phone notices spread, and operations later resumed with confusion over weather advisories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sea Oneat
Sion
Community notices and social updates from local families
The column lists multiple local social items including juvenile Grange meeting on Friday street, guests Mr and Mrs Willen and Mr and Mrs Avery Fides, Sr, Sanford Friday visits, Edna Small at Farmingdale, a 61st wedding anniversary, a Seneca marriage, Shirley Humphrey family moving from Richmond Corner to winter home, and various family ties and residences across Bainbridge area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alen
Frida Street
Wii- George Settee
Avery Fides, Sr
Sanford
Ken
Edna Small
Farmingdale
Senecia
Shirley Humphrey
Richmond
Corner
Also Mentioned on This Page
Senter's, Inc
Rasse
West
Bath Grange
Marie White
Miss White
Santa
Eat NE Loan Association
Front ST Bath Met
Foreign Wars
Bucksaw
Nealley
North Street
Bath, Maine
Peregrine
Department of Labor
H. M
J.C. Steen
Comer South
Fesneinde Ce
Barbara Tabor
Doris Spinney
Hospital Auliary
Sedis
Boston
Es Td Bowsamha
Boeee
Nasson Instaine
Hen Funeral Home
de David
Diana Wire
Orah
Mrs. Lyrt
Lansdowne
Rogers
Oak Ridge
Riga
Ena
RED Stallion
Mark W. Sewall
Hue Eua
Sunda
Country Store
Wae Ra Oka
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!