New Year's Ball Plans Benefit Memorial Hospital
Final plans are in progress for the annual New Year's Ball sponsored by the Junior Host League for Memorial Hospital. The Armory will host the gala event with Joe Avery's orchestra playing from nine to one. Proceeds fund hospital equipment, including $3,500 X ray rooms, and the ball remains a long held Bath social tradition.
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T Memorial Hospital
Gue
Armory
Joe Avery
Bath
F. E. Drake
League
State Armory
Vital Auxiliary
Bath Chapter DeMolay Holds Inaugural Meeting
The Bath Chapter of DeMolay met at the Masonic temple with Master Councilor Victor Lonn presiding. Officers reported 36 DeMolay diplomas and committees formed for athletics, finances, entertainment, education, and auditing as the chapter plans future projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
DeMolay
Masonic Temple
Victor Lonn
Ded Temple
Ralph Wright, Jr
Reynolds Robert
Frank Young
Robert McRae
Sargent Legard
Robert Shaw, Jr
John Waterhouse
Peter Pinson
Richard Sherwood
James Baker
Herbert T. Caverly II
Willis Morse
Edward Eustis
George Coombs
Paul Andrews
John Waterhouse, Jr
Evert Hathorne
Herbert T. Caverly
Dad Clyde Baker
Dad Linwood Temple
Donald Page
Nequasset Auxiliary Plans Christmas Party and Sale
Nequasset Auxiliary met with president Mrs. Ruth Dubar. The annual Christmas sale was omitted due to activities, but fancy and useful articles were sold to benefit the treasury. Plans for the December 27 Christmas party at Mrs. Clyde Baker’s home were announced, with an exchange of gifts and refreshments to follow. Present were listed members and two guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Baker
Edward Baker
Amy Cromwell
Ruth Leeman
Anna Seeger
Norma Holbrook
Randy
Ethel Bailey
Helen Seeer
Maud Wright
Thel Blake
Ruth Dubar
Hazel Presley
Kay Stevens
Marorie Woerter
Bath Extension Service Sets Annual Planning Meeting
The Bath Extension Service met with Mrs. Percy Low on Granite Street Thursday evening with 19 attendees. President Mrs. James Caverly announced officers and a 1952 schedule including toy collection for Christmas 1952 and clothing drives for Korea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Percy Low
Granite Street
James Caverly
Frank Kenyon
Betty Orcutt
Frank Talbot
Priscilla Thayer
Korea
Paul Berry
Maren
Topsham
Mrs Cotteau’s Visit Planned to New Jersey and Boston
Mrs Henry Cotteau of Floral Street travels Wednesday to Roselle Park New Jersey to visit her niece Mrs John Creamer and Mr Creamer. She will then visit her brother and wife Mr and Mrs Joseph LeBlanc in Belmont Massachusetts and her sister Mrs Margaret Melanson in Boston before returning to Bath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Cotteau
Floral Street
Roselle Park
N. J
John Creamer
Creamer
Bath
Joseph LeBlanc
Belmont
Mass
Margaret Melanson
Boston
Sagadahoc Young Republicans Form County Council
The Sagadahoc County Young Republicans club formed Friday night in city hall with representation from all towns except Georgetown and Topsham. George N. Carlton of Bath was elected chairman. Maynard Carleton and Mrs. Adeline Anderson named to council. Planned county dinners in Phippsburg and Bowdoinham aim to feature prominent speakers. The next Sagadahoc meeting will be in Bath on January 17.
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Sagadahoc County Y. Republican Club
Georgetown
Topsham
Maine Council of
Young Republicans
George N. Carlton
Bath
Maynard Carleton
West Bath
Adeline Anderson
Richmond
Phippsburg
Bowdoinham
Maine Council
David Nichols
Lincolnville
Katherine Roberts
Damariscotta
Joan Gerald
Augusta
Kenney Baker Wedding at Nazarene Church
Miss Virginia Anne Baker daughter of Clyde K Baker of Woolwich married Norman Charles Kenney son of Charles Kenney of 22 Goddard Street in a Friday 7 30 pm double ring ceremony at the First Church of the Nazarene Rev Curtis L Stanley officiated. The bride wore a slipper satin gown with lace bodice and veil. The couple will reside at 630 Washington Street after a brief wedding trip. The bride and groom both graduated Morse High in 1951.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Anne Baker
Clyde K. Baker
Woolwich
Norman Charles Kenney
Charles Kenney
Goddard Street
Church of the Nazarene
Curtis L. Stanley
Jessie Spaulding
Guy Cone
Forrest Baker
Robert L. Coombs
Donald Kenney
Warren Kenney
Malcolm Moore
Russell Street
Baker
Eugene Dutton
Washington Street
Kenney
Morse High School
Bath Iron Works
Hyde Windlass Co
Barbara Ann Taber Observes Birthday Party
Miss Barbara Ann Taber daughter of Mr and Mrs Car lyle Taber celebrated her 14th birthday last Wednesday at home 675 Middle Street. Guests Bunny Green Donna McDougall Ruth Bowen plus many others attended games gave prizes. A birthday cake hot dogs ice cream and red and green decorations rounded the celebration. Mr and Mrs Walter Beane of Georgetown Center visited in Bath Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara Ann _ Taber
Carlyle Taber
Middle Street
Bunny Green
Donna McDougall
Ruth Bowen
Elma Hill
Sherry Robbins
Frances Witham
Diane Bailey
Patty Atwood
Jean Bowers
Henrietta Rogers
Gloria Swearingen
Christmas Party Held by Smith-Tobey Post Auxiliary Leader
Mrs. Francis McLaughlin hosted a Christmas party at her Bailey street home for the auxiliary of the Smith-Tobey Post of the American Legion. The event featured Yuletide decorations, a Santa centerpiece, and a business meeting with reports. A welfare basket project was planned with a committee led by Mrs. Delmar Bates. Members learned of a Belfast fire victim family needing a bed, and a bed set was donated by a local member. The group exchanged gifts and refreshments were served. The next meeting is January 9 with Mrs. Frank Fortier. attendees included multiple members listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Talbot
High Street
Francis McLaughlin
Smith-Tobey
American Légion
Bailey Street
Santa Claus
McLaughlin
Delmar Bates
Phoebe Hart
Victor Carey
Wiscasset
Belfast
Lucy Desmond
Frank Reinoehl
Carl Anderson
George Costain
Frank Fortier
South Street
Bernard Pratt
Rire Snow
Maud Dowling
James McLaughlin
Stork Shower For Mrs Louis Bergeron At Home
Mrs Louis Bergeron received a surprise stork shower from her sisters Mrs Kenneth Stewart and Miss Kathleen Bronson at 32 Chestnut Street. A pink blue white bassinet held gifts as guests enjoyed a social hour and buffet lunch.
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Louis Bergeron
Kenneth Stewart
Kathleen Bronson
Chestnut Street
Bergeron
Fareda Bronson
Ida Bergeron
Hattie Leask
Jackie Bergeron
Elizabeth Prentiss
June Hallowell
Elaine Lagasse
Madeline Fairfield
George Fairfield
Elaine Morrill
Gwen Grover
Louis Prentiss
Rita Gediman
Henderson Purchases Antique Business in Bath
Melvin B. Henderson owner of the Kennebec Greenhouses in Bath has bought Clarence N. Floods antique shop on 619 High Street plus the adjoining home at High and South streets. Flood retires to his nearby South Street residence and Henderson plans to continue operating the business from its current Bath location.
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Melvin B. Henderson
Kennebec
Bath
Clarence N. Flood
High Street
High
South Streets
William Rogers
Flood
South Street
Henderson
Howe Couple Relocate From Eamesholm Apartments
Mr and Mrs Franklin Howe moved from an Eamesholm apartment on North street to the home of Mrs Howe’s father Arthur Packard on Beacon street where they will reside.
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Franklin Howe
Eamesholm
North Street
Unclear OCR text fragment on farm call prompted by Seaney F SO a
Fragmentary OCR reading mentions farm call and an age reference, with unclear names and numbers. No coherent event or outcome is recoverable from the readable text.
Sewer Extension in Bath Faces Delay Over Easement
City sewer expansion on Washington street in Bath may be delayed as Socony Vacuum Co prepares to sell its land and questions whether the pipeline should extend to the Kennebec low water mark. City Manager Mittendorf pressed for an easement to run the final 200 feet to the river, risking added costs of about $2,000 if extended.
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Washington Street
Gahan's Bridge
Middle Street
Kennebec
Socony Vacuum Co
Ralph F. Mittenberg
Portland
Socony
Mittendorf
Bath
Myrtle Lodge plans Christmas party and reports on Government Session
Myrtle Lodge of Odd Ladies held a Friday supper and discussed the Christmas party set for December 28 with gift exchanges. Members heard a report on the Portland Government Session, noted a rehearsal for the visit of Government Instructor Mrs. Alice Soule, and announced the next quarterly session with Myrtle Lodge of Bath on March 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Lodge
Odd Ladies
Pearl Campbell
Sadie Savage
Anna Burnham
Portland
Alice Soule
Brunswick
Harriet Carter
Myrtle Lodge of
Bath
Lizzie B. C. Chaney
Gertrude Stewart
Lucelia Blake
Eunice Perry
Sadie Davis
Louise Rogers
Sarah Potter
Annie Oliver
Engagement announced for Mary Madelene McDorr and Pfc Roger Riendeau
Mrs. Helen McDorr of Bath announces the engagement of her daughter Mary Madelene to Pfc Roger C Riendeau of Brunswick now stationed at Fort Hancock New Jersey. No wedding date set. Miss McDorr attends Morse High School. Pfc Riendeau attended Brunswick schools.
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Helen McDorr
Bath
Mary Madelene
Roger C.riendeau
Brunswick
Fort Hancock
N. J
Miss McDorr
Morse High School
Pfc
Riendeau
Bowdoinham Community Christmas Events Highlight Local News
Bowdoinham hosts a Baptist church Christmas concert Sunday at seven with an allchurch audience invited. The Bowdoinham Red and Gun club met at Jellison schoolhouse with 13 members as Irving Prindall served quahog stew. Pioneer Girls from the Bowdoinham Baptist church held a vestry party with Santa and a flannelgraph story. Petitions circulate to keep the Maine Central Railroad station open. businessmen urge continued service. Local residents attend and host family gatherings for Christmas. several mentions of visits and extended family in nearby towns.
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Bowdoinham
Betty Valentine
Elainé Merrill
Susan Fides
June “Uhle
Nancy Dodge
Donna
Baptist
Bowdoinham Red and Gun Club
Jellison
Irving Prindall
Pioneer Girls
Bowdoinham Baptist Church
Santa Claus
Portland
Warren Lawrence
Maine Central Railroad
Charles William Messer, Jr
Brunswick Hospital
Pythian Sisters
Hyde
Ransom Kelley
Fairfield
Kenneth MacDougal
Maine General Hospital
A. S. MacDougal
Rockland High School
Charles Blodgett
Joyce Boulay
Falmouth
Death of William F. McCarthy McCarty Linked to Bowdoinham
William F. McCarthy McCarty formerly of Bowdoinham died in Prairie du Chien Wisconsin where he served as superintendent of a chain store. Born November 27 1903 in Bowdoinham he was the son of Nellie Newton McCarty and David McCarty. He earlier worked for Woolworths in Portland and at the McLellan.
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William F. McCarthy Ward
William F. McCarty
Bowdoinham
Prairie du Chien
Wis
Nellie Newton McCarty
David McCarty
Woolworth’s
Portland
McLellan
Bridge Academy plays and yuletide party observed
Students at Bridge Academy presented three one act plays titled Blue Jeans Girl Rets and Come Out of It. The Middle Bridge yuletide party Dec 14 drew a large audience with recitations a Rudolph song and two plays.
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Bridge Academy
Blue Jeans
Mr. Livingstone
Anna Tobey
Nancy Kent
Barbara Potter
Elaine Kent
Ella Knowlton
Jane Elliot
Vici Allen
Jim Wentworth
Joel Weldon
Frank Burnell Admitted At Memorial Hospital
Frank Burnell of 48 Willow Street is a patient at Memorial hospital. He is employed at Bath Iron Works.
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Frank Burnell
Willow Street
Memorial Hospital
Mr. Burnell
Bath Iron Works
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George Cary
Lynn Bussey
Eleanor Wilson
C. Shumway
Donald N. Small
Molay
Nequasset
Nequaset
Bath Extension Service
Sicreaton
Sagadahoc
Barbara Ann Taber
Walter Beane
Georgetown Center
Francis M’ Laughlin
North St
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Bath, Maine
Massachusetts
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Linda
Opera House
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Ernestine Bailey
Peter Spooner
Carolyn Thayer
George Whiffle
Clyde Barter
Penny and Bailey
Sara Lang
Carol Hamlin
John Bunt
Geneval
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Robert Chadwi
Ruth Saley
Rose Beverage
Harold Gately
Larry Chadwick
Sylvia Lang
Betty Monroe Luscious
Norma Meserve Slippy
Michael Casey
Middle Bridge
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Patricia
Frances James
Reed
Rhode Island
Dowd House
George Moody
Ernest Herbert
Cate of the Jungle
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