Community club calendar and meeting notes
The passage lists yearly club activities led by members such as Mrs. Gertrude Marston and Miss Barton, including sessions on Arts and Crafts, Fabrics, and Furniture Refinishing. An annual picnic is planned, a December meeting pledges support to Bath Memorial hospital, and members discuss Red Cross yarn donations and mitten projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernice I Batley
Annie Hal T
Libby
Gertrude Mars- Heb
Pearl Barton
Barton
Eldie
Eagerly
Eldie Wright
Soan
Marstion
Marriage Returns for John R. Lewis and Iris I Wallace
City Clerk records show the marriage of John R. Lewis son of Mr and Mrs George A Lewis Readfield to Iris I Wallace daughter of Mr and Mrs James L Wallace Readfield. They were married December 14 in Bath by Rev Alfred H Ives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John R. Lewis
George A. Lewis
Readfield
Iris I. Wallace
James L. Wallace
Bath
Alfred H. Ives
Community Center Christmas Program Scheduling Update
The Bath Ngenn Gane people in cooperation with the Youth Committee announce holiday events at the Community Center from December 15 to 31. December 23 features Christmas Jane Irish and others, December 31 hosts a New Year’s Eve celebration for students with family access. tickets available from committee members and at the door. A December 15 rehearsal includes listed entertainers. Christmas Decoration Day is December 16 with PTA assistance during open house Drop-In hours 2 to 4 p.m. through vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Betty Anderson
Jane Mitchell
Janice Knight
Buddy Madden
Ray Vachon
Thelma Morgan
Joan Osborne
Frances Babine
Arlene Carr
Sandra Sprankle
PTA
Mr. Johnson
Chapter Inspection at Montgom ery and St Bernard R A M
The Montgom ery and St Bernard Chapter R A M held its annual inspection Thursday evening with a roast beef supper at 6 30 and Royal Arch Degree work at 7 30. Milton C Stephenson Dist Deputy Grand High Priest attended with past grand officers and commented on the work. The chapter dates to before Maine statehood and counts Bath’s notable citizens among its former members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery & St. Bernard
Royal Arch
Milton C. Stephenson
Massachusetts
Maine
Bath
Cent Coin Origin Traced to Gouverneur Morris
The origin of the cent as an American coin is attributed to Gouverneur Morris who first suggested the name in early discussions.
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Gouverneur Morris
Messiah Presentation Delights Brunswick Audience
A large audience filled the Church on the Hill in Brunswick for a Messiah performance on Friday. Miss Elizabeth Williams from New York sang soprano solos with finish, Ruth P. Crouse delivered rich contralto tones, Roger Williams of Bowdoin handled tenor parts well, and John Devine also gave excellent baritone solos. The New England Conservatory orchestra, conducted by Prof. Tillotson of Bowdoin, provided refined accompaniment. Bath attendees praised all aspects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brunswick
Elizabeth Williams
Daniel Williams
New York
Ruth P. Crouse
Roger Williams
Bowdoin
John Devine
New England Conservatory of Music
Tillotson
Bath
Committee urges aid for hospital drive
The Hospital Campaign fund has surpassed 33000 dollars, about three quarters of its goal. The committee asks those who have not yet contributed to donate more, stressing civic duty and the aim of a well run hospital serving the community and spreading Christmas cheer through helping someone get well.
Cosmopolitan Club Silver Tea Planned Sunday
The Cosmopolitan club hosts its annual Silver Tea this Sunday from 4 to 6 pm at the club house. Members and friends attend with Mrs. Gerard Billington directing the program and Mrs. William Dennison handling tea service. Garden club members decorate, and proceeds support the club's Christmas benevolences.
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The
Cosmopolitan Club
Gerard Billington
William Dennison
Garden Club
Town of Phi Aids Stir Controversy Over Sock Case
Phippsburg selectmen outlined aid totals for the Sock family including 98.83 for clothing 52.82 for shoes 3.00 for medical aid and 16.00 weekly for food since Nov 25 The aid labeled Indian aid sparked questions after Mrs Sock alleged her husband faced rejection of aid and a possible bridge suicide. Mr Sock, found alive in Saco was held in Bath on charges of idle and disorderly conduct and neglect of employment. The hearing on the warrant was continued to Dec 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phi
Percy W. Kingsbury
Frank W. Powers
Carlton Bridge
Sock
Kennebec
Saco
Bath
Lock
Phippsburg
Phippsburgh
Raymond Wyman
Shirley Pratt
Mark Harrington
Mr. Sock
Former Galen Moses Residence Sold to Herbert Douglas
Herbert L. Douglas of Douglas Photo Shop bought 1069 Washington Street, the former Galen C. Moses residence known as the Anchorage, from Joseph Bates of Bates Mineral Co. The Douglases will move mid January. The 11 room home was once among the city’s finest. Bates, who ran a feldspar mine in Edgecomb, bought from Maj. William N. Howard, who ran the Anchorage until about a year ago. Bates plans to return to New York City in January.
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Herbert L. Douglas
Douglas Photo Shop
Washington Street
Galen C. Moses
Anchorage
Joseph Bates
Bates Mineral Co
Edgecomb
Roger D. Skillings Agency
Douglas
Mr. Douglas
Mr. Bates
William N. Howard
New York City
All-night street parking banned citywide
City marshal Percy W. Kingsbury announced an all-night parking ban to keep streets clear for Highway Department snow plowing. Vehicles left overnight will be towed at owner expense to ensure safe winter plowing operations amid possible snowstorms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Percy W. Kingsbury
Highway Department
Watson Family Christmas Plans in Kalamazoo Visit
Mr and Mrs Carroll Watson of Washington street travel Tuesday to Kalamazoo Michigan to spend the holidays with Mrs Watsons brother and wife Mr and Mrs Charles J Donnell The couple is joined by daughter Mrs Charles Norris and her husband Commander Norris USN and their son Charles III and Miss Mary Ellanor of Washington DC for Christmas with the Watsons in Kalamazoo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll Watson
Washington Street
Kalamazoo
Mich
Watson
Charles J. Donnell
Charles Norris
Commander Norris
USN
Charles 3Rd
Mary Ellanor
Washington, D. C
Brazil Ranks Fourth Largest Country Worldwide
Brazil remains the world’s fourth largest nation by area with vast ecosystems and diverse regions. The size underscores its global significance in geography and regional influence.
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Brazil
Nominating slate for Weelay Methodist Church officers elected
Unanimous election by the Weelay church nominating committee lists trustees stewards and an extensive slate across committees including Andrew Butterfield William Besaw Edward Coombs Walter Day and others. Meeting also approves General Board allotment for a Deaconess hospital addition and notes fiscal year shift to January to December.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weelay
Joseph M. Clare
Andrew
Butterfield
William Besaw
Edward Coombs
Walter Day
Lloyd Daley
Robert Gordon
George Lee
Herbert Hopkins
John Wart
William Besen
Margaret Burns
Andrew Butterfield
Nan Brown
William Coombs
Robert Downs
Williamy Besaw
Vinal King
Merle Niles
John Sampson
John Stewart
Are Niles
A. M. Butterfield
R. S. Gorgon
George Hopkins
Victor Paquet
William Temple
Board of Trustees
Board of Education
Leland Patton
Stanley Hunter
Madelyn Small
Elnora Oliver
Walter Upham
General Board
Morse High Fans Transported to Boston Garden by Bus
The Maine Central chartered a bus to take Morse High fans to the Morse Everett game at Boston Garden on Saturday December 21. Round trip tickets cost 4.50 dollars. Morse students may buy combined Morse and South Portland game tickets for 0.30 dollars from Henry D Small. First preference for seats goes to Morse High students, then public. Two student chaperones accompany the trip. Reserve by December 17 with Philip Ames or Miss Cynthia Moses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine Central
Morse High
Morse-Everett
Boston Garden
Morse
South Portland
Henry D. Small
Eere
Philip Ames
Cynthia Moses
Acton Engagement Reveals Providence Bride-To-Be
Joseph Acton of East Providence announces engagement of his daughter Ruth Louise Acton to Millard Eugene Watson son of Bath couple Frederick and Fidelia Baker Watson. Ruth Acton a Bryant & Stratton graduate and Providence Bible Institute alumna works at Lang Jewelry Co. in Providence. Watson works as an iron moulder at Hyde Windlass Co. in Providence. Announcement made Saturday at Brockton Massachusetts home of Mr. and Mrs. Lester E. Howard. A spring wedding is planned.
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Joseph Acton
Waterman Avenue
East
Providence
R. I
Ruth Louise Acton
Millard Eugene Watson
Frederick and
Fidelia Baker Watson
Washington Street
Bath
Miss Acton
Bryant & Stratton’s
Boston
Providence Bible Institute
Lang Jewelry Co
Watson
Hyde Windlass Company
Community club plans year of events and decor
A local planning committee led by Mrs. Lewis and Mr. Johnson maps activities from April to December including fabrics, furniture resin management, sewing shortcuts, Christmas decorations and an annual picnic. The hall features a decorated tree baskets of greens flowers and tables with candle centerpieces and butterfly napkins.
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Veronled Fae Leather
Eest
Lewis
Johnson
Woolwich Grangers Hold Annual Meeting and Elections
Woolwich Grange held its annual meeting and officer election last Wednesday with W M Merle Jameson presiding. Reports were approved and officers reelected or newly chosen including Flora Pomona, Fernald Bailey, Fred Hathorne, Ada Colby, Rose Serea pe, Myron Skillings, John Johnson, Josephine Johnson, Ernest Stilphen, Marion Bailey, Sarah Bradford, Florence Smith, and an executive committee. A Maine Stage Grange report from Lewiston was read, and thanks offered to ill members Eben Dana and John Sutter. The baked bean supper netted funds, the upstairs hall was redecorated, a new Magic Chef gas stove added, and a piano with player attachment purchased from Edward Butterfield of Bath. Money for the instrument came from Saturday dances. another dance is planned for this Saturday with refreshments on sale. The next meeting will be the Christmas party and tree under the direction of the lady officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woolwich
W.M. Merle Jameson
Pomona
Flora
Extrapatiner
Ece
Fernald Bailey
Fred Hathorne
Ada Colby
Rose Serea Pe
Myron Skillings
Sterrest Johnson
Josephine Johnson
Ernest Stilphen
Marion G. Bailey
Ceres
Sarah Bradford
Florence Smith
William Bradford
William Leeman
John Sutter
Master Mnson
Maine Stage Grange
Lewiston
Eben Dana
Edward Butterfield
Bath
The
Grange
Doctor Helah Sees Home Return to Activity
Dr. Charles E. Helah of North Street has regained strength after weeks in bed and is now up and about in his home.
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Charles E. Helah
North Street
Plow and V plow listing with tires and contact
Listing for a plow with 125 horsepower V plow and a ne wing, described as in good condition with good tires. Contact Cari Perry in Warren Maine with date 12 19 11.
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Cari Perry
Warren
Maine
Bowdoinham Grange Elects Officers for New Year
In Bowdoinham the annual Grange election named Edward Haley as Master and several officers including Hazel Turner as chaplain and Donald as steward. Installation is set for January with the next meeting December 27 featuring a Christmas program for children.
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R Grange
Edward Haley
Eeneency Taree Douglas
Leclachan
Steward Donald
Hazel Turner
Ham
Charles Messer
William Bailey
Mrs Drakeen-St nereee club event on Washington street
Mrs Drakeen hosts a local gathering at her area on Washington street this Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ee . Drakeen
St Nereee
Washington Street
Meeting Minutes Recap From Local Club Session
The record notes a meeting led by vice president Mrs Converse Fenn in the absence of the president. Attendees listed include Mrs Julia Haltermann and several other members such as Mrs Rastham Guild Mrs Douglas Dearborn and Mrs Alden Anderson. The next mailing is scheduled at the home of Frank G.
Former Texas Girl Is Guest of Honor at Surprise Shower
A surprise stork shower and birthday party honored a former Texas girl at the Bluff Road home of Mrs. Alexander McDougall Friday evening. Guests included Mrs. Dorothy night, Mrs. Margret Theron Addison Cooper, and others who gave gifts and shared music before refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Thurston
Bluff Road
Alexander McDougall
Dorothy
Margret Theron Addison Ton
Wrey
Cooper
Alex Mell
Marjorie Doucette
Net Tire
Ralph Keener
Elmira
N.Y. E
N.Y. E Hostesses Were Mrs.er
McDougall
At of Honor
Texas
Oldest social sororities with chapters on many campuses
Announcement from the hi Mu chapter at University Maine notes a student majoring in English. She held roles as yearbook, play ticket committee, and prom committee chair and was valedictorian of her class. She is connected to a long history of sororities on national campuses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hi Mu
University _ Maine
Morsene High
Cush ks and Ruth Skills kinship noted in Washington street
Mrs Ruth Skills is identified as sister of Max R S Skis of Washington street with reference to Mr and Mrs A A Cush ks in the same note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Cushks
Ruth Skills
Max
Washington Street
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