Surprise Shower For Doris Crooker Highlights Wedding Plans
Miss Doris Crooker, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Crooker of 18 Park Street, was honored at a surprise party and kitchen shower hosted by Mrs. Sanford B. Nickerson and others. The gathering celebrated her upcoming marriage to James C. Steen on New Year’s Day at Beacon Street Church. Readings, carols, and gifts marked the evening, with a later wedding dinner at the groom’s mother’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doris Crooker
Wilbur Crooker
Park Street
Sanford B. Nickerson
Nickerson
Geraldine Nickerson
Wilbur Crocker
James C. Steen
Beacon Street Church
Marion Bowie
Aubrey Steen
Howard Steen
Roger Pierce
Everett G. Lemont
Raymond Hart
Marilyn Hart
Fred Kittridge
Perleston Pert
Charles Kinney
Carolyn St. Martin
Camilla Pratt
Shirley Stiles
Valerie Nickerson
Maurice Shea
Merton Dearing
Geraldine Pray
Hermon Crocker
Dominique Tardif
Nathan E. Coffin
Alonzo G. Fisher
Harvey Henderson
Fred Pinkham
Arthur Berry
William J. Craft
Robert Lambie
Donald Greene
Melvin Ferris
Archie Wisiart
Hill
Farley Mayo
Rowena Miriam
Smith Starbird wedding at First Baptist Church
Miss Doris Rosamond Starbird of Pittsfield wed Percy Llewellyn Smith in a Sunday ceremony at First Baptist Church at noon. Rev. Charles R Sims officiated with a double ring service. Attendants included Misses and other local guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doris Rosamond Starbird
Pittsfield
Percy Llewellyn Smith
First Baptist Church
Charles R Sims
Washington seeks 60 junior stenographers for defense agencies
The First Civil Service District announces 60 female junior stenographers needed in Washington D C with 30 needed by December 29 and 30 by January 5. Applicants may apply at Bath post office or Maine State Employment Service. Pay is 1440 dollars yearly and written exams may be delayed. Some appointments may be made under executive order during the emergency. Mr and Mrs Edward L Gaudreau Jr and son arrive to spend Christmas with relatives in Dover New Hampshire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
D. C
First Civil Service District
Bath
Secretary of the Civil Service Examiners
Maine State Employment Service
Cosmopolitan Silver Tea Draws Big Crowd Sunday
The Cosmopolitan club held a highly successful Silver Tea Sunday at its Washington street club house. Mrs Maurice A Libby led the garden department's decorations while Mrs Sumner Sewall and Mrs J R Andrews poured. Junior club girls sang carols and served, with Miss Amy A Irish as guest soloist. Proceeds go to Christmas baskets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cosmopolitan Club
Washington Street Club
Maurice A Libby
Sumner Sewall
Maine
J. R. Andrews
Lina Andrews Ross
Carroll A. Deering
Cosmopolitan Junior Club
Ruth E. Cogan
Alice Dennison
Judith Dennison
Kathleen H. Harkins
Doris Stickney
Norma Steussy
Gertrude Cole
Dorothy Williams
Jeannette Williams
Foster’s Point
Amy A. Irish
Pietro A. Son
William W. Definison
Carol Singers
Charles W. Morton
Rachel F. Nichols
Hiram T. Stevens
Christine C. Curtis
John H. Harkins
Christmas Assembly at Morse High School
Morse High held its annual Christmas assembly in the auditorium on Friday afternoon. The Bath Schools Orchestra opened with It Came Upon the Midnight Clear, followed by a Bible reading by Russell Gasser. Richard Andrews led the flag salute as the Cleo club sang Angels We Heard on High. Kathleen Harkins performed The Lost Chord on accordion. A Senior College Preparatory English class read Christmas verses, and The First Noel was sung with Elizabeth Williams presenting O Holy Night. The program concluded with O Come All Ye Faithful played by the orchestra and a Star Spangled Banner singalong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morse High
Bath Schools
Russell Gasser
Richard Andrews
Cleo Club
Kathleen Harkins
Elizabeth Williams
Civilian Defense Council Plans City Protection Measures
The Civilian Defense Council met in the Mayor's office to discuss plans for protecting residents and industries. Rupert M. Irvine described telephone warning systems and operations during air raids. Dr. Edwin M. Fuller Jr. and Dr. Francis A. Winchenbach outlined casualty stations with medical staff and ambulances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civilian Defense Council
Rupert M. Irvine
Bath
New England Tels & Tel Co
Edwin M. Fuller, Jr
Francis A. Winchenbach
Announce Engagement of Eleanor M Stanhope and Russell Merchant
Mr and Mrs Charles Noble of Milltown announce the engagement of their daughter Eleanor M Stanhope to Russell S Merchant son of Mr and Mrs Fred Merchant of Bath Miss Stanhope graduated from Calais Academy in 1934 and Memorial Hospital Training School for Nurses in 1939 She has practiced nursing in Calais Mr Merchant graduated Camden High School in 1931 He is a member of Polar Star lodge of Masons and works as a clerk at Hyde Windlass Co The wedding is set for Christmas Day at Milltown Methodist church parsonage and they will reside in Milltown
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Noble
Milltown
Eleanor M. Stanhope
Russell S. Merchant
Fred Merchant
Bath
Miss Stanhope
Calais Academy
Memorial Hospital Training School
Calais
Merchant
Camden High School
Polar Star Lodge of Masons
Hyde Windlass Co
Milltown Methodist Church
New Year’s Eve Junior League Dance at State Armory
The Junior Hospital League hosts the Memorial Hospital New Year’s Eve dance at the State Armory on December 31. Ted Herbert’s Concord New Hampshire orchestra will provide music. Tickets are on sale through league members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Armory
Junior Hospital League
Memorial Hospital
Gullick Hartford Wedding In Central Congregational
Doris Lurline Hartford and Woodson Dove Gullick wed after a Sunday service at Central Congregational church. The ceremony, conducted by Rev. Raymond G. Putnam, drew a small witness group and ended with poinsettia gifts. The couple plans a honeymoon with the Gullick family in Harrington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Congregational Church
Doris Lurline Hartford
Adelaide
Harry Hartford
Harrington
Woodson Dove Gullick
Leslie Gullick
Ferris
Texas
Raymond G. Putnam
Bessie Dickinson
Charles Hoebel
Harold McElman
Miss Hartford
Ridin’ Light Lodge
Hospital Nurses Christmas Party at Bath Memorial
Bath Memorial Hospital nurses and student nurses gathered in the Nurses Home for their annual Christmas party. Superintendent Mrs Gladys A Wolstenholme led the event with gifts exchanged by drawn names, Edward Murphy acting as Santa. Carols were sung with Mr Murphy and Josephine Moore at the piano and Esther Murphy as soloist. Refreshments were prepared by Evelyn Nickerson with ice cream from Dr A A Stott and apples donated by Harry W Crosman. A donation from Samuel H Kirkpatrick supported the occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath Memorial Hospital
Gladys A. Wolstenholme
R.N
Edward Murphy
Santa Claus
Murphy
Josephine Moore
Esther Murphy
Evelyn E. Nickerson
A. A. Stott
Harry W. Cros
Porter Prescott Wedding In Crystal Ends In Ring Ceremony
Arthur H Porter of Crystal married Dorothy V Prescott also of Crystal Sunday evening at Rev David L Wilson home 918 Washington Street. The couple celebrated with W Leyton Sewell as witnesses. Porter son of Andrew and Crystal residents works at Bath Iron Works. Prescott daughter of Raymond and Crystal residents. They will reside in the city. Dike PTA Christmas party followed business meeting with gifts exchanged and games led by M Jane Fearo. Prize winners included Mrs John E Atwood Miss Jean L Danforth Mrs Roy C Loeschner and Mrs W Percy Marks. Refreshments were by Mrs Howard L Rogers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur H. Porter
Crystal
Dorothy Vee Prescott
David L. Wilson
Washington Street
W. Leyton Sewell
Porter
Andrew Porter
Bath Iron Works Corp
Raymond C. Prescott
Dike P.T.A
Association
Merton L. Dearing
M. Jane Fearo
John E. Atwood
Jean L. Danforth
Roy C. Loeschner
W. Percy Marks
Howard L. Rogers
Bishop School
Helen Robinson
Electa Chapter
Milton Given
Karl Hatch
Henry Cornish
Maxwell Kendall
Augusta
Frances
Smith College
Richard
Dartmouth College
Kendall
Carrie Kendall
Eva Palmer
Bernardston
Mass
J. N. Palmer
Esther Brown
Springfield
Earl Browne
Hamilton
River Road
George Hamilton
Lawton Rounds
Melrose
Margaret Hamilton
William Hamilton
Boston
Alvin Huntoon
Louise Williams
Portland
PUPILS OF DIKE SCHOOL PRESENT ENTERTAINMENT
PupiIs of Dike school presented an operetta and cantata on Wednesday of last week. The show, titled When Toys Come to Life, featured a large audience and intricate costumes designed by Miss Danforth with help from the Bath schools. Donald Robinson replaced ill Henry Powers as Dr Toybones in the matinee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dike School
Annette Harmon
Nancy Barter
Richard Thompson
Arthur Michalos
Paul MacDonald
Nancy Hudson
Helen Cook
Gloria Young
Roberta Barter
Florence Armstrong
Eliza Estabrooks
Jean L. Danforth
Jean Smart
Bath
Eleanor P. Danforth
Miss Smart
Barbara Madden
Marilyn McElman
Anna
Ferman LaRochelle
Jack
Frances Marks
Bess
Dorothy Marks
Peggy
Carroll Hatch
Sandman
Holly Fairies
Anastasia Mihalos
Margaret Saunders
Dorothy Holmes
Barbara Robinson
Judy Hibbs
Pauline Holmsen
Helen Poulos
Evelyn McPhee
Hazel Estabrooks
Santa Claus
Knud Holmsen
Dike P. T. A
Danforth
Fred B. Kittridge
George Clough
Carl Ficher Music Co
Boston
Henry Powers
Donald Robinson
Dr. Toybones
Oliver Moses IV Honored at Exeter
Oliver Moses IV of Lisbon Falls, the third Oliver Moses to attend Phillips Exeter Academy, was among New England students earning academic honors at Exeter, announced by Dr. Lewis Perry. Two Mainers won first honors. Moses, grandson of Oliver Moses II and son of Oliver Moses III, carries the family legacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver Moses
Lisbon Falls
Phillips Exeter Academy
Exeter
N. H
New England
Lewis Perry
Maine
Phillips Exeter
Bath People Safe in Hawaii Amid War Tension
A cablegram to Hon Harold P Small from his mother Mrs Charles Fielder in Hawaii says Bath residents including Mr and Mrs Cuthbert Wilson Mrs Fielder and Edward Cohen are safe. Mrs Fielder urged a visit but warned in a Dec 4 letter that Hawaii is not safe as war looms following the Japanese attack three days later. Miss Shirley DeFreitas of North Bath returns home from St Joseph's Academy Portland for Christmas with her parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold P. Small
Charles Fielder
Hawaii
Cuthbert Wilson
Fielder
Edward Cohen
Shirley DeFreitas
North Bath
St. Joseph's Academy
Portland
Frank DeFreitas
Red Rose Troop Welcomes Seven to Membership
Red Rose troop of Girl Scouts held its first candlelight investiture in Mitchell school. Seven tenderfoot scouts Hazel Alley Carol Burditt Faye Freeman Annette Godfrey Jennette King Melvina King Katherine MacDonald were welcomed. Martha Day received the curved bar and seven badges. Natlie Burditt Riva Greenblatt also earned badges. A Christmas party followed with games and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Rose
Mitchell School
Francis B. Corrigan
Frederick Burditt
Hazel Alley
Carol Burditt
Faye Freeman
Annette Godfrey
Jeannette King
Melvina King
Katherine MacDonald
Alfred E. Carpenter
Girl Scout Council
Martha Day
Walter F. Day
South Street
Miss Day
Natalie Burditt
Riva Divia Greenblatt
Alfred Erdle
R. N
Nativity Presented to Large Audience at Morse High
A Christmas service titled The Nativity drew a large crowd in Morse high school auditorium last week. The Winter Street Auxiliary sponsored the event. Proceeds after expenses benefit boys serving the country. The cast included Sanford B. Nickerson and Edward G. Waters from Beacon Street church. Music led by Mrs. Carleton W. Andrews with Amy A. Irish as soloist. An organ was lent by Arthur F. Mayo and Cecil L. Fullerton handled lighting. Ms. McFadden thanked all helpers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morse High School
Winter Street
John H. Sylvester
Roscoe P. McFadden
Beacon Street Church
Sanford B. Nickerson
Edward G. Waters
Carleton W. Andrews
Amy A. Irish
Fred K. Sturtevant
Rupert M. Irvine
Arthur F. Mayo
Cecil L. Fullerton
McFadden
Rate Notice for Classified Ads and Property Listings
Citizen readers are reminded of the pricing structure for classified insertions. First insertion costs 25 words then 35 cents. each additional insertion is 20 cents. Copy must arrive by noon Wednesdays. For farm city shore property listings call Fred B. Reed Co. manager ae E Wallace at 93 Front St Bath Tel 514 W.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred B. Reed Co
E. Wallace
Front St
Bath
Tel
Engagement Announced Between Rackliff and Stickney
Mr and Mrs Scott A Rackliff of South Thomaston announce the engagement of their daughter Alice S Rackliff to Morgan A Stickney of Plymouth New Hampshire and Bath Miss Rackliff a Rockland High School graduate class of 1940 and employed in the city Stickney son of Mr and Mrs Henry Stickney of Plymouth New Hampshire was Plymouth High School graduate 1931 and UNH 1936 now a government inspector at Bath Iron Works
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott A. Rackliff
South Thomaston
Alice S
Morgan A. Stickney
Plymouth
N. H
Bath
Miss Rackliff
Rockland High School
Mr. Stickney
Henry Stickney
Plymouth High School
University of New Hampshire
Bath Iron Works
Engagement of Mariette P Marcotte to Maurice Roy
Mr and Mrs J B Marcotte of 178 Third Street Auburn announce the engagement of their daughter Miss Mariette P Marcotte to Maurice Roy of Orange Street Lewiston son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Roy of that city Roy is employed at Bath Iron Works Miss Marcotte is known as a pianist and accompanist The wedding is set for January 24 at St Louis Church Auburn
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Marcotte
Third Street
Auburn
Mariette P. Marcotte
Maurice Roy
Orange Street
Lewiston
Joseph Roy
Roy
Bath Iron Works
Marcotte
St. Louis Church
Marriage Intentions Filed in Portland Office
Marriage intentions were filed Saturday forenoon in the City Clerk Chesley L. Hutchins office by James A. Chattley of Ellsworth and Mabel Emma Pinkham of Portland. Chattley is son of Mr and Mrs Charles E Chattley of Ellsworth and Pinkham is daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph E Pinkham of Portland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chesley L. Hutchins
James A. Chattley
Sheridan Street
Portland
Mabel Emma Pinkham
Upper High Street
Mr. Chattley
Charles E. Chattley
Ellsworth
Miss Pinkham
Joseph E. Pinkham
Pilot Officer Frank Hilton Dies in Service
Word arrived of the death of Frank Nason Hilton a commissioned pilot officer in the Royal Canadian Air Force stationed at Trenton Ontario He was born December 1 1914 in Castle Hill Maine son of Miles and Mrs Hilton He married twice first in 1936 and later in 1941 to Mildred Farrell He leaves his wife and daughter plus parents and three sisters Military services were held in Trenton with his body returning home for burial Also several local items note minor accidents and community events across Bowdoinham Gardiner and Brunswick with various residents attending or hosting gatherings and parties
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Nason Hilton
Trenton
Ont
Mr. Hilton
Castle Hill
Miles Hilton
Mapleton High School
Denver
Kingston
Canada
Mildred Farrell
Cal
Ontario
Judy
Jean
Jeannette
Christmas Plans For Stotz Family At Bath Iron Works
Kenneth Stotz of East Brunswick who works at the Bath Iron Works fabrication plant will spend Christmas with his mother Mrs. Gladys Stotz of Dorchester Massachusetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Stotz
East Brunswick
Bath Iron Works
Gladys Stotz
Dorchester
Mass
Governor Sewall at Factory Party in Bath
Governor Sumner Sewall spoke at the 43rd annual Congress Shirt Factory Christmas party in Bath. He praised Maine’s protection efforts during the emergency, urged airport, fire, and police cooperation, and thanked staff of 175 attending for their service and safety during the crisis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Sumner Sewall
Congress Shirt Factory
Middle Street
Hotel Sedgwick
Bath
Sewall
Timothy C. Maney
Arthur J. Dunton
Charles W. Clifford
Julius Grossman
John O'Connor
Boston
Milton Grossman
M. Cohen
Arthur H. Price
Raymond English
Dinsmore
Annie Conley
Gov. Sewall
O’connor
State of Maine
Man Pleads Guilty to DWI in West Bath Court
Harold Chambers of Lincoln Street pleaded guilty to operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of liquor. Judge Judy Gardiner fined him 100 dollars plus costs in municipal court Saturday morning after arrest by State Highway Patrolman John P. Crosby on Route One in West Bath early that morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Chambers
Lincoln Street
Judy Gardiner R. Deering
Chambers
John P. Crosby
West Bath
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Senter’s, Inc
Mary Flaherty
William Fletcher, Jr
Miss Starbird
Miss Flaherty
Gertrude Flaherty
Milan Street
Flaherty
Alton Wheeler
Bernice McCrater
Smith
Norman Arthur Smith
Bride of
Edward L. Gaudreau
Edward L
Dover, N. H
COSMO
Everett Foot Cushion Laboratories Dept
Ferry St
Everett
Muss
Morse
Ted Herbert
Concord
Coconut Grove
Ricker Gardens
Alfred A. Parks, Jr
Frank A. Given
Alden H. Anderson
Duncan McInnes
Linwood Haynes
J. Edward Drake, Jr
Clyde B. Holmes, Jr
Marcia Moulton
Harry L. Day
Converse G. Fenn
Roger M. Luke
Royal A. Johnson
Gullick
Hartford
Central Church
Prescott
Oliver Moses IV
Phillips Exter Academy
Bath People
RED Rose Troop
Mitchell
Bowdoinham
Jackie Libby
Christine Toothaker
Gardiner
Harold Carr
William Bailey
Post Road
Margaret Reed
Dorcas Higgins
Leland Benner
Bowdeinham
Goldie Singer
Brunswick
the Baptist Church
Hark
The
Herald Angels
A. M. Craig
Wide Awake
Raylene Peabody
Cynthia Denham
the Secret
Raymond Peabody
Jessie Ames
OPT Uy
Dith
Johnny Pate
Weismuller
Treasure TY Sullivan
Don Ameche
Joan Bennett
Ro Yila
INC
Governor Sewall
Employee of Congress Shirt Co
Merry Christmas
Abbott and Costello
NAVY
Ulan
George “Gaboy” Hayes
Dick Tracy Vs. Crim
Country Store
Albert Dekker
Susan Hayward
Harry Carey
Frances Farmer
Deanna Durbin
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