Community notices and club events in Wiscasset area
Wiscasset hosts Christmas planning by Female Charitable Society and a Scout hike by Troop 201. School schedules note Christmas vacation and flu-epidemic makeup day. Grange activities include degrees conferred at Huntoon Hill and a Christmas party. Installing officers at Lincoln Lodge Masons and juvenile grange Christmas event are reported. Personal visits list guests from Salem to Marblehead and trips to Florida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Sewall
Bath Road
Roderick Bell
Troop 201
Pine Tree Council
Boy Scouts of America
Wiscasset High School
Glee Club
Claire Moody
James Colby
Paul
Corinne’ LePoutre
Clark's Point
Howard Kohl
New York City
Wiscasset
Gregoire
Huntoon Hill Grange
George Lewis
Alfred Simmons
Sam Messina
Hubert Hubbard
Margaret Peters
Kenneth Sherman
Bernard McFadden
Charles Dunton
Nobleboro
Boothbay
Topsham
Fastern River
Seaside
Lincoln Lodge
Franklin J. Skillin
James P. Bailey
Paul H. Miecte
Laurence Davis
George A. Chase
George H. Wilson
Earl B. Colby
Aaron T. Tucker
George A. Jones
Alan C. Pease
Calvin A. Cromwell
Fearold E. Averill, Jr
Ryler
Leon P. Munro
Guy FE. Martin
George E. Wilson
Chaplin
Alfred Norton
Nina Bryan
Salem
Mass
Henry B. Whitmore
Marblehead
Marian Lent
Walter Dow, Jr
Orono
Operation Santa Claus by Navy Wives Draws Generous Support
Navy wives in Bath and Brunswick organize Operation Santa Claus to provide gifts for deserving local children. The nine member Ladies Auxiliary of the Fleet Reserve Association coordinates contributions from residents and merchants, with gifts distributed through church ministers. A Christmas party will be held at the air station, and donors can contact Mrs. Skillin or Mrs. Ahalt to contribute new or used gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brunswick
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Fleet Reserve Association
Navy
Bath
Frunswick
Pete
Sie ‘ Air Station
Kenneth Skillin
Old Ferry Road
Whbelwich
Beverly Ahalt
Trufant Street
Steam locomotive gifted to Michigan State University after long service
A steam locomotive long used by the Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad was donated to Michigan State University after reaching half a million miles of operation. The artifact now sits on campus as a historic display and symbol of regional rail heritage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan State University
Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad
Christmas card recalls a Woolwich Kennebec School year
Woolwich Kennebec school, with Philip Beaney as master, marks a year via a Christmas card depicting monthly events from January Mexico trip to March, dormitory completion in May, Canada visit in June, fall term in September, birthdays on October 22, and winter Caribbean trip after Christmas. Social clubs, fire company party, and local visits populate the season with gifts, trees, and community plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennebec School
Philip Beaney
Mexico
Canada
Woolwich
New York
Carrbbean
Good Will Club
Edith Rice
Ferry
Canasta Club
Elsie Stinson
Kay Beal
Nequasset
Tina Molson
Marjorie Woerter
Alice Baker
Ada Cross
Evangeline Sparks
Ethel Reed
Kay Beals
Ladies Auxiliary Plans Christmas Basket Drive in Nequasset
The Ladies Nequasset auxiliary met at Mrs. John Brooks home with president Mrs. Reginald Stacy presiding. Board approval allows monthly church vestry meetings starting January. Christmas baskets and a dish cloth sale were planned to aid benevolent causes. Names were drawn for gift exchanges as December 26 party at Mrs. Ethel Reed’s Barley Neck road home was noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nequasset
John Brooks
Nequasset Road
Reginald Stacy
Clifford Molson
Amy Cromwell
Hollis Leeman
Lester Holbrook
William Robson
Wilbur -Presley
Jessie Spaulding
Bertram Crocker
Edmund Ingalls
Ethel Reed
Ruby Stinson
Edward Blake
Charles Haley
Barley Neck Road
Treasury
Scallop Stuffing Recipe for Holiday Birds
The Maine Department of Sea and Shore Fisheries suggests a stuffing for turkey goose duck or other fowl. Melted butter onions celery and sage marjoram and rosemary are sautéed 8 to 10 minutes then mixed with cubed bread scallops salt and pepper to fill an 8 to 10 pound turkey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Christmas Carollers Add Color To Hart Home Display
A life size gentleman in period dress and a Colonial era lady decorate the Hart residence at 87 High Street. They stand beside a post lamp bearing the Season Greetings message as part of a festive lawn display attracting attention this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul J. Hart
High Street
IRS representative to assist public Friday at Post Office
A representative of the Internal Revenue Service will be in their local office at the Post Office Building from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday to assist the public with any type of IRS problem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Internal Revenue Service
Overcoats Seen as Winter Approaches
With winter drawing near, more overcoats appear in public and many people who dressed tightly earlier in the week are trying to shake off colds.
Amusing Mistaken Identity In New York City
Andrew M. Butterfield of this city recounted an incident in New York where a taxi driver assumed he was John Foster Dulles. The driver bowed and offered service to Mr. Dulles, and Butterfield rode to the airport, tipping generously and not revealing his identity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dulles
Andrew M. Butterfield
New’ York
John Foster Dulles
Mr. Dulles
Butterfield
Arrowsic Mothers Club Plans Christmas Party Highlights Local News
The Arrowsic Mothers club met at the school to plan the annual Christmas party for pupils, with a Christmas tree gifts stockings and a playground ball and locket ball donation. Membership reports were read by officers and volunteers prepared stockings for 19 students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arrowsie Mothers Club
John Drayton
Mildred Knight
Mildred Stafford
Carol Ainsworth
Marie Davis
Mothers Club
Bath BPW Club Holds Annual Christmas Party
The Bath Business and Professional Women's club celebrated its annual Christmas party Tuesday at Segwick with a roast pork dinner and carol readings. Gifts were exchanged with Hazel M. Robbins as Santa. A local Salvation Army food basket will be donated. New members Fenn, Mrs. Reuben C. Walker, and Miss Alice Moran were announced. The next meeting is January 21 on Public Affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath Business and Professional Women’s Club
Segwick
Hazel M. Robbins
Santa Claus
Nebers
Salvation Army
Fenn
Reuben C. Walker
Alice Moran
Home taught engineers make up ten percent of licensure
An estimated 10 percent of the nation’s licensed engineers are educated through correspondence courses.
Local Social Notes Highlight Bath Exeter and Memorial Hospital Visit
North Bath welcomes George Lawrence home from Orono for a weekend gathering with the Higgins and Haines families. Arthur Temple marks his first birthday with a large family party featuring cake and ice cream. Various relatives from Bath Exeter Camden Brunswick and Ridge roped attended events and visits while Edmund St Peter of the Ridge was admitted for observation at Bath Memorial hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Lawrence
Harry Higgins
Orono
Rowden Haines
Rowden Haines Jr
Bath
Exeter
Nhs
Charles Whitten
Arthur Temple
Arthur
Royden Haines Jr
Eulalia
Celeste Temple
Shirley
Shirley Pearce
Lewis Pearson
Earl Haines
David Lloyd
Eddie
Barl Haines
Brunswick
Ardenne Haines
Arddenne
Patricia
Cedric Long
Camden
Edmund St. Peter
Wesley Church Official Board Meets Tuesday Night
The Wesley Church Official Board met Tuesday evening with Drusilla Fielding and Millie Keay thanked for their leadership as co directors of the Every Member Canvass. Reports noted 12 new budget subscribers and a forthcoming Gideons representative visit on January 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drusilla Fielding
Millie N Keay
Stanley Thunter
Board of Trustees
Wesley Church
Miss Fielding
Mr King
New Methodist
Wesley Methodist Church
Hunter
Gideons
Walter Upham
King
Frank Frink
Bell
Charles Wesley
John Coombs
Finance Commission
Huinter
Education Commission
Merle Niles
Commission of Missions
School of Mission
Ciety
Methodist College
Alaska
Carlyle Taber
Robert
Savage
Commission of Social Concerns
Augusta
Mittee
Upham
Caroline Ropers
Albert Whitney
Christmas Tree Bulbs Stolen From Porch Tree
Arthur Pratt of 222 North Street reported to police that bulbs were stripped from a tree he placed on his porch last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Pratt
North Street
Postmaster Urges Early Christmas Mailing Amid Record Demand
Postmaster Edward N. Hartnett predicts a record Christmas mail load with only two weeks to go. He urges timely preparation of cards and gifts, legible addresses, free labels for local and out of town delivery, and two bundles sorted face inward to speed delivery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward N. Hartnett
Navy Announces Education Program For 500 Officers A Year
Secretary Thomas S Gates unveils a new plan to enroll 500 officers annually in civilian higher education to earn Bachelor of Science degrees and commissions. Starting 1958 59 they study mathematics and physical sciences while remaining on active duty and receiving pay. A mixed selection board will choose qualified enlisted personnel based on intelligence and aptitude, with options to earn missing high school credits and Navy funding for tuition and costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy
Marine Corps
Navy Department
Naval
St Marys Guild Plans New Year Party Jan 7
The Grace Episcopal St Marys Guild announces its New Year party for January 7 at 6 30 pm. A covered dish supper precedes the party and members bring a 50 cent gift for exchange. Supper committee includes Mrs Warren Hawley and others. entertainment by Mr Lawrence Thayer and Mrs Voorhees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary’s Guild of Grace Episcopal
Charles Mo Tubbs
Lawrence Boardman
Lawrence Thayer
Voorhees
Thayer
Robert Jewell
Winter Street Auxiliary Hosts Christmas Party for Children
The Ladies Auxiliary of Winter Street Church held a Christmas party Tuesday evening for local children. Mrs Manley Grant chaired the event with committee help from Games director Mrs Phillip Wyman. Each child received a present and refreshments were served including punch tea cream cookies and candy. Appreciation was given to Miss Augusta of the Salvation Army for her assistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Steen
Mro
Perley Ater
Mina Snipe
Aubrey Steen
Otty Steen
Grant Jewett
Mr. Jewett
Westport Island
Arrowsic
Point
Winter Street Church
Manley Grant
Phillip Wyman
Augusta
Salvation Army
Willard Holman
Roland Holman
Milwaukee School of Engineering
Holman
Richmond High School
U.S. Army
Helen Easter
Melrose
River Road
Daniel Foss
Richmond
Veterans’ Administration Hospital
Long Beach
Cacif
Roast beef sandwich with beet relish and horseradish
A simple dish combines roast beef with chopped cooked beets mixed with sugar lemon juice bottled horserad ish salt and freshly grated pepper for a tangy sweet savory condiment.
Richmond clubs elect officers and report fund totals
Richmond clubs elect officers for the Sportsmans and Extension groups, report funds from recent sales and suppers, and list activities. Marian groups note a Mothers Friends and Teachers fundraising of 825 dollars plus 60 from a supper, with grants for local schools.
Project Donkey Launched At Colonial Club Dance
The Colonial Club hosted a Saturday dance featuring Project Donkey crafted by designer scientist Eduardo Paginsky with help from Bo Siubo A M Main Jr and J F Feeney. College leaders Paul B Wilson Alfred P McCabe and George Taylor organized refreshments while Stanley Commenau and Henry Richard handled food. Walter Gaudet supplied music with his hi fi system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colonial Club
Edwardo Paginsky
Bo Siubo
A. M. Main, Jr
J. F. Feeney
Paul B. Wilson
Alfred P. McCabe
George Taylor
Stanley Commenau
Henry Richard
Walter Gaudet
Comedy Catch Omaha Patrol Chaos In Missouri River Jungle
A jeep full of police rammed through a willow thicket into a clearing where an alleged dice game was underway. Officials described chaos as suspects fled, some climbing trees and the crowd scattering as a paddy wagon arrived and officers struggled to unlock prisoners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Missouri River
Walter Wilson
Public supper aids Dresden fire victims and local notices
A P T C sponsored public supper at Dresden Mills benefited Roland Jowell and family after their home burned last week. Dresden schools were closed for a day due to bad travel conditions. Funeral services for Frank Weymouth were held in Gardiner with burial at Pine Grove cemetery. Ida Robbin of Gardiner visited her parents in Dresden Mills. Various community updates follow including moves, illnesses, and obituaries such as Leon Hinkley who died recently, survived by a large family and listed relatives across Gardiner, Pittston, Westbrook, Whitefield, and York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P.T.C
Dresden Mills
Roland Jowell
Dresden
Frank Weymouth
Gardiner
Charles Korsten
Christ Episcopal Church
Pine Grove
Ida Robbin
Mark
Clermont
Fla
Friends of
Stanwood
Gilaen
Phippsbury
Beth Memorial Hospital
West Bath Grange Celebrates 90th Anniversary Event
West Bath Grange marked its 90th anniversary with a Monday program led by Mrs. Biho MacDonald. The event recalled the Grange’s December 1867 founding, featured readings and carols, spirits of friendship and neighborliness, and announced future community activities and a Christmas party at Matta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Bath Grande
Biho] MacDonald
Ana
Grange
Mrs. MacDonald
Marion Farnsworth
Persis Miller
Mattie Callius
Helen McNelly
Estella Doughty
Alice Inman
Anne Minott
Robert Palores
Jellebiins
Dorph Wilson
MeNeily Nehert
Helen Caton
Verle
Bamu
Vance Doa
Matta
Yitiv Exchanee
C.eett
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Mu Nnar
Navy Wives
South Woolwich
Santa
Chief Gavett
Allen Noble
Maurice Hathorne
Thomaston
Mr Creamer
Orrin Creamer
Herbert Leeman
Chester Leeman
Hockomock Road
Waterville
Waldoboro
Frank Binette
Scarboro
Neal Haggerty
Maurice Pendleton
Arthur Beane
Norris Waltz
Damariscotta
Henry A. Seegar, Jr
Oceana, Va
Airman Seegar
Henry Seegar
Thomas Aylward
Gregory
William Tudor Gardiner
Boston
Phipps Point
Margaret Gardiner
Merton Wright
Sasanoa Bluffs
Portland
Wights
Sennice Harrabee
Alice Galvin
Paris
F. Wilbur Hagan
T. Tarpy Schulten
Bath Area
Internal Revenue
Josephine Coombs
Bromma Drummond
Naltihe Steen
Ethelyn Shea
Adelin Bourque
Georgia Johnson
Soony
Helen Crocker
Florenes Wright
Phyllis Criive
Geise Langbehn
Cladys Eitton
Livelyn Ater
Adeline Bourque Oul
Natalie Steen
Emina Drurnamond
Franklin Wright
Falmouth
Gertrude Phinney
Spinney Mills
Bay Village
Ohio
Edward Phinney
Troustan
Texas
Richard Wocbse
BPW Club
North
Wesley Church Official Board
The
St. Mary’s Guild
Winter Street
Party For Children
Richmond Sportsman's Club
Gerald Guiou
Clowes Guiou, Jr
John Wallace
Earle Dickinson
James Carr
George Hoyt
Richard Palmer
Charles Guiou
Spear Sedgley
Jackie Nichols
William Fish
Azel Adams
Fred de Roche
Warren Lawrence
Skip Spencer
Edward Baker
U. S. Fish and Wildlife Services
Richmond Corner Extension Association
Courtney Hinckley
Ehsir Min
Edna Small
Chester King
Cloth Me
Maynard Brown
Foods
Russell Williams
Paul Clark
Sjlarold Brown
Walter Hartsel
Farrington’s
Raynes
Grace Hooper
Mary Alexander
Sadie Eaton
Mary Hackett
Villa Hall
Leon Hinckley
Leon Hinkley
Dong Lone
Marine Reserve
South Wiley Post
Levion
Bertha
Gary
Leon, Jr
Piask
Gai Judy
Lyon
Luci
Raymond
Jack
Pittston
Larry
Auttsts
Armand
Westbrook
Cieht
George Plintington
Whitefield
George Stuer
West Bath Grange
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