Christmas projects and personal items swelled Richmond notes
A large 80 foot Christmas tree with 100 colored lights brightened Pleas ant Street through local donations. Various clubs held Christmas parties and gift exchanges. Rev. Jesse Starr spoke in Waterville. Beulah Rebekah Lodge and Richmond Farm Bureau hosted gatherings. D.A.R., Masons, and Enterprise groups marked December events. Personal items include births, moves, and military service notes with several local residents mentioned by name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldon Shute
Freeport
Jesse Starr
The
Baptist Church
Waterville
Beulah Rebekah Lodge
Rebekah
Eva Douglass
Loralle Vahue
Arlene Gardner
Eben Baker
Santa
Richmond Farm Bureau
Freda Sullivan
Ethel Rankins
Ida Watson
Carrie Hall
Ethel Silver
Greatest flood of mail passes through Bath post office
Postmaster Hartnett reports a heavier outgoing Christmas mail volume at the Bath post office with 48 000 letters processed Monday versus 47 000 the year before. Facilities are handling the rush thanks to new equipment and 25 extra workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Edward N. Hartnett
Hartnett
Santa Claus
Eee
Mrs McDaniels Heads to Boston for Leave with Lt McDaniels
Mrs Margaret McDaniels of Washington street leaves for Boston to join her husband Lieutenant Robert McDaniels USN who will return to Bath with her to take a ten day leave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret _McDaniels
Washington Street
Boston
Robert McDaniels
USN
Bath
Dresden people visit, Christmas events across local schools
Pfc William Higgins visits his mother in Dresden while serving in Korea. Dover-Foxcroft and Bath residents arrive for family gatherings. Bridge Academy held a Christmas party and Elementary schools closed for holidays with programs broadcast at Middle Bridge. A tree donation preceded gift exchanges and PTA refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pfc
William Higgins
Frank Higgins
Korea
L. A. Bailey
Dover-Foxcroft
R. Titus
William Hill
Dexter
Alfred Houdlette
Audrey
Bath
Walter Rittall
Bridge Academy
Louise Robbins
Dorothy Rittall
Yvonne Bailey
Judy Peters
Kenneth Thayer
Frank Clark
Robert Russell
Middle Bridge School
David Fitch
Johnny James
Shirley Robbins
Dianna
Patricia James
Mamie James
Walter Austin
Gordon James
Evelyn Robbins
Kathleen James
Ethel Robbins
Walter Rittall, Jr
Annie Lemarr
Rain
Sylvia
James
Frances James
Hazel Robbins
Annette Weymouth
Emily Hudson
Lawrence Lemarr
Diana James
Joseph Delano
Louis Shapman
Robert Dorr
Shaw Joins Alpha Phi International at Boston University
Joan Shaw daughter of Roscoe H Shaw pledges to Alpha Phi International at Boston University where she is a sophomore in Mess Administration and serves as sophomore class chairman at Charlesgate Hall and Newman club member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpha Phi International Fraternity
Boston University
Joan Shaw
Roscoe H. Shaw
North Street
Miss Shaw
University
Charlesgate Hall
Newman Club
Annual payroll of American oil industry estimated
The annual payroll of the American oil industry is estimated at 5.6 billion dollars.
Georgetown Christmas Program At Central School
Friends and relatives gathered for a Christmas program at Central School with grades performing Jingle Bells and a chorus. Santa Claus gave gifts from the PTA as the school prepares to reopen January 3.
Thought on police praise and public risk in Bath
Independent quotes a writer arguing that police are needed only in trouble and criticizing constant blame. He praises officers' dangerous work and hopes they return home safely to their families, noting Bath residents should value their service.
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Independent
Bath
Westbrook holdups linked to Damariscotta trio
Three men from Damariscotta and nearby areas bound over on charges tied to a Westbrook holdup. A 32 caliber revolver found at one suspect's home and a loaned weapon allegedly used in the crime. Police say signed statements connect Allen Newcomb William Wiggett and John Peck to the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver
Damariscotta
Virgie
Westbrook
Allen Newcomb
South Bristol
William Wiggett
Presque
Pinkham
Turner
Hopkins
Lincoln County
Ralph Price
Ray Foley
State Police
Chief Moriarty
Bath
Dls
Tuh
Berief
Price
Hancock
Maine
Five Islands Christmas Spirit and Local Holiday News
The community celebrates with decorated trees and wreaths as the Good Neighbor club gathers with Mrs. Rudolph Pinkham. Christmas party plans, PTA meetings, school events, and a library fundraiser highlight a busy week. road work progresses toward Reid Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Good Neighbor Club
Rudolph Pinkham
Russell Pinkham
Reid Park
Seguinland Road
P.T.A
Central Schoolhouse
Central School
Ladies’ Auxiliary
The
Library Association
Fire Department
Herbert Campbell Square
Baptist Church
Eleanor Augusta Cote
Bath
Georgetown
David Rutherford
Belfast
Sherman Barter
Thomas Hanna
U.S.N
William Sherman
Gardiner
Furber Davis
Winter Haven
Fla
Walter Moore
Hallowell
Roselyn Pinkham
Constance Gray
Sylvia Pinkham
Reginald Pinkham
Lynn MacMahan
Clayton Hanna
Bath Hackmen's Ball at Alameda in 1890
C E Leeman owner of Eastland Antique shop in Brunswick sent Independent an old ticket to the Hackmen's Sixth Annual Ball at the Alameda Bath on November 20 1890 The Times reported 100 couples attended a night of real enjoyment with Pullen's orchestra providing a concert before the dance Officers included hall director C B Brooks and committee members John W Norton Joseph Avery E J Pask George Reed and William Norris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Leeman
Eastland Antique Shop
Brunswick
Independent
Hackmen
Alameda
Bath
C. B. Brooks
John W. Norton
Joseph Avery
E. J. Pask
George Reed
William Norris
Probable cause found in Doughty attempted robbery case
William Henry Doughty of Bath faced arraignment in municipal court on an attempted robbery charge tied to Pop's Place on Dec 10. Judge Gardiner Deering ordered $5000 surety, with grand jury action set for January. Doughty pled innocent after a questioned no lo plea was rejected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Henry Doughty
Bath
Gardiner R. Deering
Municipal Court
Doughty
Deering
Sagadahoe County
Norris Silver
Ralph O. Dale
Silver
Rexford Pierce, Jr
Douughty
Pop
Middle Street
Pierce
Dale
Frank L. Moriarty
Moriarty
St Marys Junior Choir Presents The Christmas Story
The St Marys junior choir presented The Christmas Story at the annual Christmas party in the Morse High School auditorium. Bella Wallace narrated the First Christmas gospel with Marylyn Hogan as soloist singing Ave Maria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary's
Morse High School
Bella Wallace
Marylyn Hogan
Sisters of Mercy
Joan Edgett
Irene LeBrun
Betty Genthner
Dolores le Brun
Jeanette Babine
Jean Largay
Jane Carter
Rita Vaillaincourt Quinda Pecci
Margaret Gallant
Mary Lacy
Ruth Amirault
Roberta Cloutier
Toinette Lakin
Francis Witham
Elvira Pecci
Carol Worden
Lena Witham
Obituary of Albert W Lowery 59 Brunswick Veteran Dies
Albert Wilbur Lowery 59 of Brunswick died Monday at the Togus Veterans Facility after a lengthy illness. Born April 1 1890 in St Stephens NB he moved to Brunswick in 1899 and worked almost 30 years in the Maine Central Railroad bridge and building department. A World War I veteran he served in Company A 101st Engineers 26th Yankee Division and fought in five major European engagements. He belonged to several fraternal and veteran organizations and St Pauls Episcopal Church. Survived by his father five brothers Hazel and three sisters and many nieces and nephews. Funeral Friday at St Pauls with burial in Varney Cemetery.
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Albert Wilbur Lowery
Brunswick
Togus
St. Stephens
N. B
Thomas
Maryetta Lowery
Maine Central Railroad
Co. A
101St Engineers
Europe
Manwaring-Moreau-Bamforth
George T. Files
American Legion
Ft. George Lodge
Pejepscot Lodge
The
Railroad Brotherhood
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
John
Bath
Harry
Ernest
Charles
Donald
Hazel Lowery
Arthur Sanders
Yarmouth
Kenneth Wrigley
Gray
Varney's Cemetery
Russell P Dorr dies at 35 in Bath home
Russell Pollard Dorr 35 of 14 Heath Lane Bath died Tuesday evening after living in Bath six years. He was born September 15, 1914 in Woburn Massachusetts and worked as a painter at Bath Iron Works. Funeral Friday at 2 pm from Curtis Funeral Home with Lieut Richard Klimoff of the Salvation Army officiating. Burial Varney Cemetery Bruns. Survived by wife Roberta Helen four children Terrill Wayne Dale Pamela and two half sisters Lorraine and Joanne Boulay of Auburn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Pollard Dorr
Heath Lane
Russell
Helen Pollard Dorr
Woburn
Mass
Bath
Bath Iron Works
Curtis Funeral Home
Washington Street
Richard Klimoff
Salvation Army
Varney
Brunswick
Roberta Helen
Terrill
Wayne
Dale
Pamela
Lorraine
Joanne Boulay
Auburn
Annie M Armstrong dies at 88 in Bath
Annie M Armstrong aged 88 wife of Arlington Armstrong of 20 Trufant street Bath died Thursday evening at Memorial hospital. Born in Bath September 10, 1861 she was the daughter of Samuel and Sarah Wilson Hall. Survived by husband William A Armstrong a daughter Sadie M Armstrong a son two grandchildren Mrs Arnold Holmes and Mrs Arthur Wing and four great grandchildren all of Bath.
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Enterprise Grange
Claire Ames
Richmond Lodge
Enterprise Juvenile Grange
Dorothy Jones
Ideal Home Corner Club
Belle Call
William Whitney
Norman
Hartford
Conn
Arnold
Westbrook
River Road
Leonard Lamoreau
Florida
St. Cloud
Frank Hoyle
Meuthuen
Mass
Frank Riel
W. E. Whitney
Harold Houdlette
West Dresden
Annie Johnson
Bert Hassen
Horace Gilpatrick
Dresden Mills
Richard Jovin
Dale Arthur
Gardiner General Hospital
Walter Varney
Rachel Varney
Leah Littlefield
Main Street
Nellie Cobb
Water Street
Arthur Bowley
Harold Weston
Litchfield
Frank Lancaster
Richmond Corner
Gertrude Baker
Preston Carver
Roland Hanson
Portland
G. C. Marriner
James Meserve
West Bath Grange
Marriner
Mabel Odiorne
Stoughton
Nellie Thomas
North Pleasant Street
Ralph A Stevens
Ralph W. Stevens
Whitestreet
U.S. Air
Augusta
Lackland Air Force Base
San Antonio
Tex
Stevens
Gardiner
Richmond
Lackland
Annie M. Armstrong
Arlington Armstrong
Trufant Street
Memorial Hospital
Bath
Samuel
Sarah Wilson Hall
William A. Armstrong
Sadie M. Armstrong
Arnold Holmes
Arthur Wing
William H. Lemar 61 dies at sister's home Arrowsic
William H. Lemar aged 61 died Friday morning at the home of his sister Mrs. Frances E. Sturmer in Arrowsic. Born in Ramsgate England February 19 1888 he was a son of Joseph and Kate Pockett Lemar. He is survived by two sisters and several nieces and nephews. A committal service will be held in the spring at Dresden Mills cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Lemar
Frances E. Sturmer
Arrowsic
Ramsgate
England
Joseph
Kate Pockett Lemar
F. E. Sturmer
L. S. Snyder
New Haven
Conn
Dresden Mills
Funeral rites for Mrs Anie M Armstrong in town
Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at two from Arthur F Mayo & Son Funeral Residence on High street with Rev M A Gordon of Beacon Street church officiating. Bearers were Arthur Wing Arnold Holmes Harry Bennett and Frank Clark. Burial followed in the family lot at Maple Grove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie M. Armstrong
Arthur F. Mayo & Son
High Street
M. A. Gordon
Beacon Street
Arthur Wing
Arnold Holmes
Harry Bennett
Frank Clark
Maple Grove
Requiem Mass Held for Reginald G Callahan At St. Roman Catholic
A high mass for Reginald G. Callahan was celebrated at St. Roman Catholic Church in Moore Bay last week with Fr. John E. Bellefontaine officiating. Pallbearers were Frank Manion, Joseph Wilson, Alonzo Bergeron, Renee DeFour, and Joseph Mor Muriel was laid to rest in the family plot at St. Bruno's Cemetery in Van Buren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reginald G. Callahan
Moore Bay
St. S. Roman
John E. Bellefontaine
Frank Manion
Joseph Wilson
Alonzo Bergeron
Renee DeFour
Joseph Mor- Muriel
St. Bruno’s
van Buren
Funeral services for Priscilla Loring held at Mayo Funeral Home
Funeral services for Priscilla Loring were conducted Tuesday at Arthur F. Mayo & Son Funeral Residence with Rev. Murchie A. Gordon of Beacon Street Methodist Church officiating. Bearers named were Joseph Oliver, Clarence Atwood, Thomas Ryan and Douglas Reel. Burial followed in the family lot at Oak Grove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Priscilla Loring
Arthur F. Mayo & Son
Murchie A. Gordon
Beacon Street
Lydia B Gilmore dies in Manchester Conn at 79
Lydia Brookings Gilmore formerly of Woolwich died in Manchester Connecticut on December 10. She was born November 10, 1864, the daughter of Gardiner and Susan Brookings, and lived in Woolwich for many years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia Brookings Gilmore
Woolwich
Manchester
Conn
Gardiner
Susan Brookings
Funeral services held for Eleanor A. Cote
Eleanor A. Cote funeral services were conducted Wednesday from Mayo's Funeral Residence with Rev. Charles R. Sims of the First Baptist Church officiating. Bearers were William Burnell Frank Burnell Ray Thomas and Fred Pecci. Burial followed in the Five Islands Cemetery family lot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eleanor A. Cote
Mayo
Charles R. Sims
First Baptist Church
William Burnell
Frank Burnell
Ray Thomas
Fred Pecci
Five Islands
BIW Earns High Praise From Magazine Statues
The Bath Iron Works story traces a dark period of foreclosures in 1925 and asset stripping, then a 1927 revival under William S. Newell. Since formation, BIW expanded from 15 to 48 acres, built 310 ships, and earned national recognition. Elizabeth Williams of New York visits Washington Street home, participates in Handel Messiah at Corliss Street Baptist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William S
Pete” Newell
Bath Iron Works Corp
Newell
B.I.W
Hardings
United States
John S. Hyde
Charles P. Wetherbee
John McInnes
Marine News
Mr. Newell
America
Elizabeth Williams
New York City
Daniel Williams
Washington Street
Miss Williams
Francis McPherson
Corliss Street Baptist Church
Grovers Visit Colbys Before Winter Travels
Mr and Mrs Albert Grover of Rockwood stayed with Mr and Mrs Granville Colby on Quimby Street over the weekend before heading to Florida and Louisiana for the winter, sharing travel plans and hospitality.
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Albert Grover
Rockwood
Granville Colby
Quimby , Street
Grovers
Florida
Louisiana
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