Richmond Couple Wed in Hill Street Home Ceremony
Rich mon d Miss Joyo Elaine Foster daughter of Mr and Mrs Ches t of Hill street and Xander McLean Pinkham son of Mrs Bruce Carkhuff of Itland were married at the bride’s parents home in a double ring ceremony conducted by Rev Richard L Whitham of the Methodist church. Guests and family details followed with reception in the parish hall and various helpers named. The bride, born in Richmond, is a nurse’s aide at Portland City Hospital. The groom, born in Columbia, is a World War II veteran now employed in Portland. They will reside in Scarborough.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joyo
Elaine Foster
Chest
Hill Street
Xander McLean Pinkham
Bruce Carkhuff
Itland
Richard L. Whitham
Methodist Church
Willard Holman
Norris Pinkham
Portland
John Fickett
Marriner
Joan Foster
Brunswick
George Hoyt
Maurice Sullivan
Charles Jewett
Harold Dearborn
Perley Clark
Ichmond
Ichmond High School
Portland City Hospital
Columbia
Harrington High School
Scarborough
Emerson Lane Post and
American Legion
Emerson- Lane Post
John Thrower
Emerson-Lane Post
Anthony J. Rumo
Beatrice Rumo
South Portland
Louis Balkan
Old Orchard Beach
William J. Rogers
Auburn
Glen Lamore
Christmas Party for Dance Pupils at Wetherbee School
The annual Christmas party for Madelyn Wetherbee School of the Dance pupils filled the hall Saturday afternoon with over 100 attendees including many mothers. Miss Cynthia Osgood led piano numbers, a group presented song and tap, and a puppet show followed two delightful Christmas performances. Each pupil received a candy cane and a gift from the tree, with the teachers and aides assisting and refreshments served. The class resumes January 3 after a holiday break.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madelyn Wetherbee School
Ruthie Chadbourne
Susanne Leberhard
Suzanne King
Sharon Wright
Linda Morse
Mary Carter
Patricia Hill
Cheryl Wetherbee
Lewis Carter
John McCole
Paul J. Graustuck
Armand Petit
Ralph Wright
George Cary
Gary Wilbur
Dennis Thayer
Paul Cushing
Edward Wagner
George Wagner
Michael Brown
Wetherbee
City Hall Offices Getting Fresh Paint Work
City Manager Nathan C White announced extensive painting at City hall including the City Clerk and City Treasurer offices, the School Department and police station. The basement and the north entry are also being repainted in new color schemes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Hall
Nathan C. White
White
Christmas sermon and concert at Georgetown church
In Georgetown, a First Baptist Church sermon linked Christmas meaning to modern government and education issues. A Friday Christmas concert is set for 7 15 p m, with decorations by Mrs Charles Kelley and helpers.
Christmas visitors and locals share Georgetown gatherings
Mrs Bowen visited Robiihoodith with Dorothy W Stuart after church and joined a dinner at the Peterson home. Mr and Mrs Perley Keith of Danvers Massachusetts were at their Indian Point home. Ernest Heal of Georgetown Center and Bath froppers enjoyed a Friday afternoon outing. Linda Gordon of Saga dahoc Bay visited Woolwich relatives. Beatrice Bouton travelled from Woodland to West Georgetown with Mrs Ethel Patterson and daughter. Maude P Thayer arrived to spend holiday recess in West Georgetown from Oak Grove school. Joan Hagan of Colby college spends recess with her parents in Georgetown Center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Harris
Christ
Charles Kelley
Gorgetown Central School
Holly
Jane Oliver
Calvin Harris
Victor Hagah
Jill Lewis
Edith Moore
Mary Rowe
Clean Powers
Andy MacGillivary
Mary Campbell
Jan White
Gail Furbish
Roger Pinkham
Dicken
Elmer Tibbetts
Bay Point Road
Central School
Melvyn
Higgins Classical Institute
Presque Isle
Charleston
Arrowsie
Walter
Arrowsic
Chester Whittaker
Bristol
Gilbert Gunnell
Waltham Mass
Joe Adslade
West Georgetown
Thomas N. Williams
Gunnell
Harold J. Brown
Joseph F. Higgins
Portland
Sandy Peterson
Roger Peterson
Roland Peterson
Peterson
Lewiston
Grace Lutheran Church
Robinhood
Georgetown
Stoneham
Todd
L. Earle Hagan
Edna
Georgetown Center
Roy M. Newman
Massachusetts
William
George Laskey
Fred Laskey
Bath
Laskey
Donald Field, Jr
Tenants Harbor
Bowen
Dorothy W. Stuart
Perley Keith
Danvers
Mass
Indian Point
Ernest Heal
Linda Gordon
Sagadahoc Bay
Woolwich
Beatrice Bouton
Woodland
Brunswick
Ethel Patterson
Maude P. Thayer
Oak Grove School
Vassalboro
Joan Hagan
Colby College
Salvation Army Christmas program prepared for needy families
Salvation Army headquarters recruit daily applications for the Christmas Cheer program. Last year 106 dinners were provided to families across Topsham Brunswick Bath Wiscasset and Boothbay. This year funds are sought as donations from clubs PTA groups and tag day proceeds totaling 166.13 have been added though more is needed to ensure no one is forgotten.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Army
Topsham
Brunswick
Bath
Wiscasset
Boothbay
Army
Jessie Jones
New Year's Ball set for Friday in Bath
The New Year's Eve Ball in Bath, sponsored by the Junior Hospital League, marks another anniversary on December 31 at the State Armory cabaret venue. Proceeds benefit Memorial hospital, former events funded a Bausch and Lomb microscope. planning and publicity run by local volunteers and committee chairs, with tickets from league members or Wilson's drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Junior Hospital League
Memorial Hospital
League
State Armory
Eugene P. Eberhard
Eleanor Wilson
William P. Kelley
Harold W. McElman
Leslie C. Shumway
William F. Mussenden
Carl R. Dearborn, Jr
C. Arthur Mayo, Jr
George E. Barker, Jr
William D Hill, Jr
Frederick W. Robie, Jr
Wilson's
Mrs Joys Funeral Requiem Mass Held Monday
Roseann Joy was honored in a Requiem Mass at St Marys Church with Rev Fr Bellefontaine presiding. Bearers Emanuel Gallant Robert Brown Royce Morin and Roland Farnham served, followed by burial at Calvary Cemetery.
Five Islands First Baptist Receives Bible Memorial Gift
The Five Islands First Baptist church accepted a Bible for the pulpit donated by Mrs. Russell Boynton of Newton Massachusetts in memory of the late Dr. Russell Boynton. The church noted gratitude and reported a Christmas program planned for Thursday at 730 PM with gifts to be distributed after.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Five Islands
God
Father
Sally Campbell
Marion Moore
South Gardiner
Helen Huskins
Hazel Dubar
Bath
Maurice Pendleton
Wiscasset
William Sherman
Gardiner
Basketball Clinic Set For January 8 In Wiscasset
A girls basketball clinic sponsored by the Southwestern Board of Coaches and Officials will be held January 8 in the Wiscasset gym from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Miss Germaine Bonney of Bath Junior High and Miss Gloria Witham of Morse High will run the noncompetitive event focusing on rules interpretation and playday activities. Participating teams include Knox Lincoln League Rockport and Morse with Morse students listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southwestern Board of Coaches and Officials
Germaine Bonney
Bath
Gloria Witham
Morse High
Wiscasset
Knox-Lincoln
Rockport
Morse
Judy Holbrook
Christel Cornish
Rolande Lebel
Lebel
Janice Lebel
Ruth Brown
Stephanie Rush
Frances Warner
Phyllis Warner
Nancy Bourgeoise
Jackie Purdy
Anita Bailey
Push Button Nick Aids Last Minute Shoppers
New York begins a festive push to help last minute Christmas shoppers. Santa helpers from Sonotone, Maxwell House, and Martinson Coffee Bar initiatives join merchants in offering aid, free coffee, and on the road beverages. Giftagraph vending, custom checks, decorative hosiery, and tailored men’s gifts also appear as retailers urge timely giving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nick
New York
St. Nick
Sonotone Corp
Seagram — Distillers
Maxwell House
New Jersey
Connecticut
Massachusetts
Martinson Coffee Co
Giftagraph, Inc
Union News Co
Union News
Parcel Post
Bank of the Manhattan Co
Atlanta
Ann-View, Inc
Men's Tie Foundation, Inc
Happiness Brought By Girl's Kindness
A Bath area young lady helps a homeless Maine child by outfitting him with clothes and arranging Christmas parties at Bath Iron Works Recreation Hall and Wesley Methodist church. The boy, abandoned by his parents at birth, enjoys learning and daily early mornings with his host family, while benefactors seek to trace his last name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Maine
Bath Iron Works
Wesley Methodist Church
South
Obituary of Mrs Mary Cole 1864 196?- Bath Portland Resident
Mrs Mary Caff Cole 90 widow of Herbert R Cole died at her Portland home on Wednesday Born in Bridgton June 13 1864 she lived in Bath when her husband was principal at Bath High and Morse High School They later lived in Bridgton where he died She resided in Portland for six to seven years Survived by son Alan R Cole of Falmouth For road six grandchildren four great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews Funeral arrangements by Hobbs Funeral Home of South Portland Committal service at High Street Cemetery Bridgton Friday at 1 30 PM
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary
Caff) Cole
Herbert R. Cole
Bath
Portland
Bridgton
Albert and
Adelaide
Caff) Fogg
High Street
Grange Christmas Program At West Bath
The West Bath Grange held a festive Christmas program with carols led by Atoleau and a reception of candy popcorn and apples by the Home and Community Welfare committee. Calvin Taylor and Mr and Mrs Walter Reil decorated the hall. The usual Friday dance is canceled this week and the December 22 mystery ride is postponed. Arvella Holbrook named refreshment chair for next week. degrees planned for Jan 24 and 31 with applications due Jan 10.
Michigan State Freshman Henry Kennedy Wins Two Titles
Henry Kennedy of Michigan State captured both the four mile cross country titles at the 1954 AAU meet. Kennedy, a freshman, hails from Toronto Ontario, adding a notable hometown connection to the victory and solidifying his early-season prominence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan State
Henry Kennedy
Kennedy
Toronto
Ontario
Frank S. Mather 64 retired Bath Iron Works crane operator dies
Frank S. Mather of Brunswick, born September 10, 189d in Maryville New Brunswick, died at home after a long Brunswick life. A former Bath Iron Works crane operator for about 15 years, he belonged to the Knights of Pythias and the Order of Redmen. Survived by his wife Ethel Mae Getchell, three daughters, two brothers, a half brother, seven grandchildren, and several others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank S. Mather
Bath Iron Works
Woottt
Maryville
N. B
Charles F
Amelia Wilson Mather
Brunswick
Mather
Knights of Pythias
Order of Redmen
Ethel Mae Getchell
Arthur G. Small
Bath
Ralph Lingley
Bridgton
Richard Harding
Portland
Fred C
William Mather
John C. Wilson
Arthur Brooks Dies in Berwick at 80 Plus Years
Arthur Brooks, president of the New England States Veteran Firemen's League, died in Berwick on December 16. A Bath resident, Brooks had visited Bath firemen during muster years and long served as secretary of the Vixen and Triumph Handtub association of Berwick. His exact age is not known locally but he is well over 80.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Berwick
Arthur Brooks
New England
Mrs Roseana C Joy 69 died suddenly at home
Mrs Roseana C Joy 69 of 194 Center street died Friday night. widow of James H Joy born Brunswick January 20 1885 daughter of Francis Beaulieu and Mrs Joy worked at Congress Sportswear Co. member of St Marys Church Assumption Society Our Ladys Sodality and St Annes Sodality. Survived by sister Mrs Anna Williams of Lisbon Falls and several nieces and nephews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roseana C. Joy
Center Street
James H. Joy
Brunswick
Francis Beaulieu
Arthur Brooks Funeral Held in Berwick
Funeral services for Arthur Brooks of Berwick, president of the New England States Veterans Firemen League, were held at the Berwick Methodist church. The service drew fire department representatives from many Maine areas. Brooks had deep ties to Bath, where he attended masters for decades. Bath attendees included Chester McCabe and Harry Warner. Honorary bearers were League members and active bearers were Berwick Fire Department members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Brooks
Berwick
New England States Veterans Firemens League
Maine
Brooks
Bath
Chester McCabe
League
Harry Warner
Torrent Handtub Association
Mrs Grace Daley Dies In Freeport At 65
Mrs Grace Daley 65 wife of George Daley of Freeport died suddenly at home Sunday morning Born in Stockton Springs she lived in Freeport 14 years Survived by husband and one brother Freeman Harman of Bangor Funeral services were held Tuesday at 2 PM from Freeport Congregational Church Burial in Oak Grove Cemetery Bath
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Daley
George Daley
Freeport
Stockton Springs
Freeman Harman
Bangor
Daley
Edward Daley
High Street
Prayers for Mrs Joy Recital at St Mary and St Anne
Members of Our Lady's Sodality St Marys church meet at 7 30 this evening to recite the rosary for deceased Roseana C Joy. St Anne Sodality gathers Sunday at the funeral home at 3 to pray in French and again at 7 30 to recite the rosary in English.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Our Lady’s Sodality
St. Mary's Church
Roseana C. Joy
St. Anne Sodality
Funeral services for Agnes W Humphreys held at Shumway
Funeral services for Agnes W. Humphreys were held Friday at 2 30 p m from Shumway Funeral Home 638 High street with Rev David L Wilson officiating Honorary bearers were Everett Lord A M Main Sr J Haviland Torrey and Marius Pure The body was entombed for burial in the family lot in Oak Grove in the Spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnes W. Humphreys
Shumway Funeral Home
High Street
David L. Wilson
Everett Lord
A.M. Main, Sr
J. Haviland Torrey
Marius Pure
Oak Grove
Michigan Wolverines claim most Western titles in i ships
The University of Michigan leads the Western Conference with 14 titles across five sports in the i ships competition, surpassing all other members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Michigan
Wolverines
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State Bank
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Elizabeth Haynes
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Leslie Roberts
Perry Sanford
Vincent Marchese
Old Ferry Road
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Beedle Road
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Ellen
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Earl Colby
Bowdoin
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Mt. Pleasant
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McCulloch
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A. P. Denham
General
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Seguinland
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George Young
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South Danville
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Roy Woodward
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Herman Barter
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