Women’s Fellowship Circles Hold Christmas Meetings
Circle meetings of the Women's Fellowship of Winter Street Church were held December 16. Circles 3 5 7 9 and 1 gathered at various homes for programs, studies of creeds, Lebanon layette projects, Christmas stories, and carols. A 92nd birthday surprise for Mrs. Durgin, Lebanon layette work, and fundraising efforts were noted, with plans announced for January meetings and future projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Fellowship of
Winter Street
Winter Street Congregational Church
Circle 3
Munroe Carlton
Manley Grant
Grant
Alton Berry
Circle 5
Dean Shaw
Martin Sargent
Congregational Church
Circle 7
Edward Tree
Arthur Hutchins
United Church Herald
Chester Lorentsen
Lebanon
Ft Wind Durgin
Durgin
Lorent<en
Clifford Wilbind
True
Circle 9
T Lawrence
Sargent
Circle 1
Lelind Patton
Mer Grant
Robert Peabody
Lavette
Nelson Horridge
Linwood Tei
Dancing Classes Hold Annual Christmas Parties
The Madelyn A. Weatherbee School of the Dance held two Christmas party events at its studio last Wednesday. Patronesses for the first 6:15 gathering were Mrs. William Greene and Mrs. Edward R. McCabe Jr, with a refreshments crew including Mrs. Chester Leeman and others. Exhibitions featured by Joan Sturtevant, Daniel Plummer and teammates. Grand march led by Amerise Bourque and Leverett Mitchell. The second party at 7:30 was led by patronesses Mrs. Jack McCall and Mrs. Richard Back, with refreshments and a grand march by Judith Footer and Richard Back.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madelyn A. Wetherbee School of the
Wert
William Greene
Edward R. McCabe, Jr
Chester Leeman
Bruce Woodman
Harry Teasdale
Arthur Pickard
Amerise Bourque
Leverett Mitchell
Barter
Lewis Burns
William Green
Jack McCall
Richard Back
Donald Freeman
Milton Footer
Rich- Stephen Brewer
Alfred Parks, Jr
Judith Footer
Schulten Named Chairman Of SA Advisory Board
Tarpy Schutten of Woolwich elected chairman of the local Salvation Army Advisory board at the annual meeting Wednesday. Stanity R Khater vice chairman Louis A Dole secretary Daniel Willwins treasurer. New two year terms for Clinton Fleming Maurice J Werner Schulten Mrs Courtney Stover Gordon Afien Mrs Merten Wright Donald W Jackson. Foundation repairs at Water Street building completed and windows being prepared. Local service clubs assist with the Christmas appeal by staffing Salvation Army kettles during the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanity R Khater
Tackev Louis A. Dole
Daniel Willwins
Clinton
Fleming Maurice J. Werner
Schulten
Courtney Stover
Gordiun Afien
Merten Wright
Donald W. Jackson
Salvation Army
Water Street
Bath Banks To Close On Saturday After Christmas
Bath banks will be closed Saturday following Christmas December 26 by notices posted in bank ro mps. A board vote prompted the shutdown, with First National Bath National Bath Savings Institution and Bath Trust Co listed among closings. First Federal Savings Loan Association is closed every Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
First National
Bath National
Bath Savings Institution
Bath Trust Co
First Federal Savings & Loan Association
Fay Pyes Dance Pupils Present Grange Program
Fay Pyes Dance Pupils staged a Christmas program linked to Woolwich Grange. At the prior meeting a ten dollar donation to Morse High School book fund and a committee to pursue Woolwich PTA cheer uniforms were approved. The Grange sewing club was formed with first meeting Jan 6 at Marion Chubbucks home. Performers included Joanne Rae Norma Libby Sandra Rose Pamela Bourget Lillian Gau dette Jane Perkins Norman Gowen Becky Young Sybil Middleton Susan Chubbuck Linda Tetreault Dawn Savage and others. Master Marion Chubbuck presented a gift for Mrs. Cahill, officers jewels were given to Alberta Bailey and Marion Chubbuck, and gifts were exchanged with refreshments served. Guests from Dro more Nobleboro Topsham and Seecarappa granges attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fay Pye Dance School
Woolwich Grange
Morse High School Book Fund
Woolwich Pta
Woolwich Central School
Beatrice Bailey
Janet Bailey
Grange
Marion Chubbuck
Veterans Hospital
Tous
Joanne Rae
Norma Libby
Sandra Rose
Pamela Bourget
Lillian Gaudette
Jane Perkins
Edward Belanger
Alberta Bailey
Patricia Tipsword
Jacaneline Durgan
Auta Munsey
Dromore
Nobleboro
Topsham
Seecarappa
Junior High Pupils Present Program At Huse PTA
Morse High School band members and Bath Junior High controllers performed for Huse PTAs Thursday evening. Directed by Cec il V Rowland the program featured band selections and Christmas carols. At the business meeting Mrs Mary Gaudreau led the vote to donate 25 to the MHS library for books. Mrs George Van Wynen urged PTA parents to read National PTA magazine. Mrs William Greene praised Kiddie Karnival helpers. Mrs Richard Soule gave a council activities report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morse High School
Bath Junior High School
Huse Parent- Teacher Association
Cecil V. Rowland
MHS
Bath
PTA
Mary Gaudreau
MHS Library Committee
George van Wynen
William Greene
PTA Council
Richard Soule
Annual Christmas Supper Party By Beacon Lights
The Beacon Lights of Beacon Street Methodist church held their annual Christmas supper in the vestry and planned church projects. Hostesses were Mrs. Herman Barter and Mrs. Bernard Lewis. A public baked bean supper is set for Jan 23. Kitchen committee members include J. Franklin Howe James C. Steen Daniel L. Lord Jr Edward Larrabee Sherman Mitchell and Wesley McPhee. Dean Bonney chairs dining room arrangements with Edward Larrabee as ticket chairman. A Scotch auction was approved for Jan 20 and floor work in the church school nursery was discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beacon Lights
Beacon Street
Woolwich School Aids Morse High With Book Drive
Principal John B. McPhail Jr of Woolwich Central school announced that the PTA will supply books for Morse High School library. Notices were sent to students to bring the list of acceptable books to parents. Younger readers' books are also welcome at Woolwich library. collection points are Woolwich School or PTA members Mrs Charlotte Thornton, Mrs Iona McElman, or Mrs John Newitt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John B. McPhail, Jr
Woolwich Central School
PTA
Morse High School
McPhail
Woolwich School
Charlotte Thornton
Iona McElfman
John Newitt
Bath YMCA official named Boothbay region executive director
Arthur D. Warner 39, longtime Bath YMCA boys director, was named executive director of the Boothbay Region YMCA. He will take the post March 1 and move to Boothbay with his wife Barbara and two children, Laura Ann and Arthur Jr. Warner has led Bath YMCA programs and will vacate to oversee Boothbay operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur D. Warner
Boothbay Region
Young Men's Christian Association
Warner
Boothbay Association
Barbara Genthner
Laura Ann
Morse High School
Arthur, Jr
Boothbay
Bathman
Walter Buzzell
YMCA
Bath “Y
Maine Ymca Association
Maine
William C. Perkins
The
Bath Ymca
Morse High seniors receive MTA achievement certificates
Thirty seven Morse high school seniors earned Maine Teachers Association achievement certificates at a morning recognition program. High honors went to 19 seniors for scoring at or above the 95th percentile on English Usage Mathematics Usage or total scores, with many also taking College Board tests for top honors. The ceremony included debate certificates for Morse students and a silver plate gift from a former Morse student. A progress report on accreditation was presented with a call for donations of books or cash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morse High School
Maine Teachers Association
Raymond W. Farnham
Elizabeth Aikenhead
Stephen Belanger
Mary Boudreau
Peter M. Bourque
Lynda J. Dutton
Margaret E. Galloupe
Enos J Gaudet
Wayne Fitzgerald
Jewell Flint
Ellen Fletcher
Sharon Graffam
David Humphries
Charles Spear
Barbara Lawrence
Deborah Lawrence
James Mallard
Wesley Marco
Joseph Marquis
Robert Savage
Sandra Taber
Ronald Drisko
Barbara Fuller
Roger Harris
Joan Hart
Brian Legard
Gerald Little
Eleanor Main
Douglas McCobb
Joseph McLaughlin
Jill Olsen
Kenneth Poole
Robert E. Staples
Warren Aliberti
Morse
Jon Paisley
John Preney
Winslow Porter
Joanne Bailey
Bates College
Barbara Weigel
Winter Street Congregational Church Pilgrim Fellowship
MHS
Christmas pageant fills Beacon Street church sanctuary
The Beacon Street Methodist church held a large Christmas program and party Sunday evening, with children from the church school and Methodist Youth Fellowship performing songs and readings. The program included Adeste Fideles, Joy To The World, A Christmas Wish, A Christmas Question, The Story Of Christmas, Old St Nick, and Silent Night, followed by a manger scene, recitations, a play, and the benediction by Rev. Frederick L. Niles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beacon Street Methodist Church
Church School
Methodist Youth Fellowship
Frederick L. Niles
Dwight Packard
Pamela Wright
Andrew Rice
Russell Norris
Ellen Howe
Sharron Harmon
Pamela Peterson
Patricia Fleming
Donna Frui
Donna Freeman
Gloria McKenzie
Sylvia Lavoie
Gail Dersham
Jane Thurston
Deborah Allen
Sheila McNeil
Trudy Tainter
Dallas Bessey
Donald Haggart
Elizabeth Niles
Linda Rice
Susan Black
Kathy Carlton
Carol Overlock
Milton Dersham
Paul Avery
Cindy Palmer
Janet Snow
Sharon Leach
Vance Bessey
Deborah Pye
Diane Overlock
Ronald Fitzgerald
Nancy Steen
Deborah Cahill
James Tainter
Teresa Lavoie
Mary Jane Fruin
Cynthia Fitzgerald
Joy Avery
Frances Barter
Jane Aid Judith Stinson
Leverett Mitchell
Robert Norris
Nursery Department
Sherman Mitchell
Joanne Bailey
Carol Thomas
Robie Mitchell
Diana Barter
Margaret Mitchell
Cary Wilhute
Confirmation Rites For Largest Maine Parish Class
The Apostolic Rite of Holy Confirmation was conferred on 39 confirmands at a 9 am Family Eucharist led by Bishop Oliver L. Loring. The group then received their first Holy Communion, followed by a reception in the Knights of Pythias hall. Parish rector Rev. Richard B. Adams presented 39 confirmands including Gary Backen and Kenneth Backen, Marion Backen, Pamela Bourget, and 33 others. Adams noted a total of 67 people have been received into the parish during 1959 by confirmation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver L. Loring, Ltd
Maine
Knights of Pythias Hall
Richard B. Adams
Gary Wayne Backen
Kenneth William Backen
Marion Louise Backen
Pamela Ann Bourget
Frank Wilton Danforth
Harry Robert Fullerton, Jr
Ann Elizabeth Gallagher
Michael Charles Grace
Byron Hammond
Jacqueline Jean Mann
Linda Lou Mann
Edward Winslow Porter
Roger Lewis Preney
Deke Ann Rodney
Shirley Elizabeth Swift
Jon Timothy Whittaker
David Michael Wright
Linda Susan Baker
Joseph Donald Robinson
Clayton Ralph Bailey
James William Beck
Donna Elaine Blanchard
Herman F. Coombs
June Ellen Cummings
Helen Avise Kidder
Lewis
Christmas Party At Vestry Draws Smiles For All
Santa Claus marched to the lower vestry and exchanged gifts with children. Candy boxes prepared by Mrs Sherman H Mitchell were distributed. Arrangements for the party and program were made by Mrs Richard Towle, Mrs Herman Barter and Mrs George Carlton, assisted by teachers and church school officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Claus
Sherman H. Mitchell
Richard Towle
Herman Barter
George Carlton
Cornish Couple Guests of Heaths in Rockland
Mr and Mrs Carl D Cornish of Middle Street were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs George Heath at their Rockland home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl D. Cornish
Middle Street
George Heath
Rockland
Bowdoinham groups hold Christmas events and personal notices
Bowdoinham Baptist Youth Fellowship hosted a Christmas party with parents. a play When Jesus Came was performed. Merry Meeting Grange held Dec 17 with newly elected officers and a gold en treasure hunt led by Mrs Linkenback. Auxiliary of Bowdoinham Fire Department sent fruit baskets to shut-ins. Boy Scout Troop 58 planned a Christmas basket for a local family. Various personal items note birthdays, visits, and holiday guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Youth Fellowship Group
Jesus
Edna Rowe
Mabel Heenie
Hope Temple
Mary Nealey
Merry Meeting Grange
Thomas Linkenback
Charles White
Winthrop
Beverly Douglas
Allison Linnekin
Grange
Bowdoinham Fire Department
Vivian Dodge
Irene Allison
Dodge
Ruth Fisher
Frances Benner
Malcolm Hatch
Raymond Blodgett
Donald Taylor
The
Baptist Church
George Rowe
Mary—Nealey
Adelbert Temple
Judy
Robert
Eleanor Skelton
Bennie Brown
Agnes Chesley
Linkenback
Beverly Acker
Shirley Curtis
John Brown
Todd
Nathan
New Brunswick
N. J
Norman L. Nye
Fairfield
Linwood Rideout
Philip Rideout
Eva Rideout
Portland
Bertha Brown
Gardiner
Earl Brown
Vero Beach
Fla
Charles Preble
Donald Preble
Bath
Blake
Grace Chapter
O.E.S
Thomaston
Chanter
Blakes
Bowdoinham
Curtis General Store
Home Nursing Class Awards Seven Diplomas at Bath
Seven members of the Bath Red Cross Home Nursing class received diplomas at a final Thursday session at Bath Memorial hospital. The seven week course, sponsored by the Bath Red Cross chapter, was conducted by Mrs. Wallace Ham of Woolwich. Diploma recipients were Mrs. Zylpha Richardson, Mrs. Patricia Stodder, Mrs. Anne Shaw, Mrs. Lois Thomas, Mrs. Virginia Given, Mrs. Jeannette Cakouros, and Mrs. Cora Blackington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Bath Memorial Hospital
Bath Red Cross
Wallace Ham
Woolwich
Zylpha Richardson
Patricia Stodder
Anne Shaw
Lois Thomas
Virginia Given
Jeannette Cakouros
Cora Blackington
Musk and Dame Wed in North Andover Home Ceremony
Priscilla D. Dame of North Andover Mass and George H. Musk of this city wed in a four o'clock ceremony at the Kurth home 136 Salem street North Andover Reverend Kenneth A Hawke officiated Attendants were Mr and Mrs John M Erving of Hartford Conn Dame is daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Arthur C Dame formerly bank employee Musk is president and treasurer of Gibbons Coal Co They will reside at 1034 Washington Street after January 1
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Priscilla D. Dame
North Andover
Mass
George H. Musk
William W. Kurth
Salem Street
Kenneth A Hawke
John M. Erving
Hartford
Bay State Merchants National Bank
Lawrence
Musk
Andover
Treasuer
Gibbons Coal Co
Washington Street
Elks Seek Books for Morse High Library Drive
Bath Lodge of Elks Youth Activities committee leads a drive to donate books to Morse High School library to maintain state accreditation. Gerald Rioux announced that Elks will collect suitable volumes, with dropoff at the Elks Home or pickup by committee members for delivery to the high school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath Lodge of Elks
Elks
Morse High School
Gerald B. Rioux
Elks of the
Bath Lodge
Youth Activities Committee
Bath Council of Parents and Teachers
Elks Youth Activities Committee
Rioux
Central Church Children Present Nativity Pageant
The primary Sunday school at Central Congregational church staged a Nativity pageant directed by Mrs. Thomas Underwood with students from the junior and primary groups. Thomas Bertecei served as narrator, the junior choir under Miss Pamela Litchfield sang, and a party followed in the parish house hosted by several mothers and aided by eighth grade girls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central
Thomas Underwood
Jean McMann
Nancy McInnes
Paula Henderson
Thomas Bertecei
Pamela Litchfield
Lawrence Matter
Charles Warshe
Richard Torrey
Frank Torrey
Ernest Chard
Carla Turrey
Solar Lodge Hosts District DGM Monday Night
Solar lodge No. 14 F and A M will host R W Raymond L Boyden District Deputy Grand Master of the 14th Masonic District for his official visitation. The event features Master Mason degree work for one candidate, a roast beef supper at 6 30 p.m. and displays of new museum and memorial library additions. All Master Masons invited. banquet tickets available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Solar Lodge
No. 14
R. W. Raymond L. Boyden
Masonic District
R. W. Boyden
M. W. John Litchfield
Ladies of Genesta
OES
Masonic Museum
Civil Defense Films Shown to Bath Tel Employees
A Civil Defense film supplied by Bath C D official Clinton McFadden was shown to 40 New England Tel and Tel company plant employees Tuesday with John Hinds of Bath Fire Department as projectionist. Dr Edward L Kinder Jr led a discussion on mouth to mouth resuscitation and answered questions. Leo J King praised local employees for leading Bell System in key metrics. Attendees included crafts from Bath Brunswick Deep Cut Sage Topshore and Boothbay Harbor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton McFadden
Bath C. D
New England Tel. & Tel. Co
John Hinds
Bath Fire Department
Edward L. Kinder, Jr
Leo J. King
Bath-Brunswick
Telephone Company
King
Bath
Brunswick
Deep Cut
Sage-Topshore
Boothbay Harbor
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David Klickstein
Mr Sargent
Horridge
Wallace Gower
John Morse, Jr
Beverly Allegrin
Philip Moore
Frederick Cullen
R. M. Colby
Circle 4
Kirk Roberts
Daniel Matter
Allen Barkley
Lebanon Lovelle
Packer
Sally Hagerthurt
Theryl Robbins
Iseus
Cirele
William McKellar
Lebanon Lavette
Wis
Paul Gratfam
Christian Pilerin
Anni Will
Jame
Daly
Tarpy Schutten
Schotterr
Leslie C. Shumway
Federal
Front Street
Fay Pye
Huse P.T.A
Morse High
Corliss Street Baptist Church
Western Maine District 21 Board of Basketball Officials
Chevalier
Bath Iron Works
MTA
College Entrance Examination Board
Augusta
Morse High Library
Central Church
Avon
Frances H. Fides
Chamberlain Ave
Montsweag
West Point
Ada Y. Greenplatt
Washington St
Ada Y. Greenblatt
East Brunswick
Adam Greenblatt
Ada Y. Greenlatt
Maine and National Real Estate Association
Dial
Adam
Greenblatt
Land
Ane
Real Estate and Insurance Paraeers
Rock
New Beach
Sagadahoc Ferry
P. O
Phippsburg
Kennebec
Furnace
Ada _ Y. Greenblatt
North End
Town
Ada Y. Cheenblatt
U. S. Route 1
Ember
Mevie
National Real Estate Association
Washington Dial
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