Christmas Program Traits and Local Engagement in Wiscasset
The section details a first grade Christmas program directed by Miss Josephine Merry with Mrs. Claire Moody at the piano listing many child performers. It notes engagement announcements for Miss Alice Vose MePeck of Providence and Edgar Knight Sewall Jr of Canton, and reports Wis casset schools closing for Christmas with returns planned after Jan 2 plus makeup days for flu. includes numerous personal items about residents traveling, visiting, or returning home for the holidays, and a baptism in St. Philip's Episcopal Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Josephine Merry
Claire Moody
Dawn Colby
Santa
Nancy Peters
Santa Claus
Dean Delano
Dana Delano
Stanley Morrill
Charles Abbott
Merle Benner
Alvin Stockford
Arthur Geneau
Thomas Beane
Larry Rines
Michael Lewis
Della Hilton
Diane Cossette
Karen Cunningham
Carol Delano
Janice Blagdon
Dolly
Joanne Dunning
Parry Pendleton
Dianne Cossette
Evelyn Sutter
Shoemaker
Sharon Chapman
Flora Cheney
Frances Turner
David Atkinson
Dale Gardner
Jay Lincoln
Alice Vose MePeck
Providence
Edgar Knight Sewall, Jr
Canton
Buffalo
N. Y
Ralph Hilton
Miles Memorial Hospital
Damariscotta
Ralph
Fred Iilton
Birch Point
J. William Schulze
Ithica
Dorothy Reberle
Helen Dickenson
Wiscasset
Leta Young
Amariscotta
Spain
Europe
Jayne Dowling
Joseph Dowling
Jayne
Mt. Ida Junior College
Newton
Mass
Thomas Rankin
University of Maine
Edgar Rankin
Federal Street
Isabella Frazier
Robert P. Frazier
Stuttgart
Germany
Istanbul
Turkey
Beirut
Baalbeck
Jerusalem
Bethdore
Israel
Tel Aviv
Judean Hills
Mount of Olives
Gethsemane Garden
Luxor
Nile
Pharoahs
Tut-Ankh-Ammon
Karnak Temple
Sphinx Valley
Egyptian
Cairo
Alexandria
Mediterranean Sea
Hersclon
Crete
Athens
Richard Colby
Earl B. Colby
Ethan Foote Stetson
St. Philip's Episcopal Church
Ethan
Rufus E. Stetson, Jr
Washington, D. C
Richmond White
Rufus E. Sttetson
Woolwich Christmas tales span several local families
Mrs. David Clark of Bath was guest of honor at a farewell party before moving to Mississippi with her children. Woolwich groups held Scout meetings, planned skating, and distributed gifts at the town school PTA. Christmas dinners and trees filled homes of the Harvey, Jameson, and Edwards families, with visits among relatives in Woolwich, Bath, Wiscasset, and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Clark
Bath
John Gordon
Sagadahoe Ferry
Mississippi
Clark
Harry Gordon
Stillwater
Jerome Gordon
Old Town
Horace Johnson
Veazie
Clark and Gordon
Woolwich Central School
Woolwich P.T.A
Christmas Holiday Plans With Bangor Family
Mr and Mrs John Moore and their three children of Bangor will spend Christmas with Mrs Moore's parents Mr and Mrs Merritt Mitchell at their home on Dike road. Mr and Mrs Archie L Seekins and daughter Judy of Portland were Saturday guests of Mrs Seekins' parents Mr and Mrs Carleton W Lowell of Bedford street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Moore
Bangor
Archie L. Seekins
Judy
Portland
Seekins
Carleton W. Lowell
Bedford Street
Thieves Steal Light Bulbs From Park Again
Police report extensive thefts of bulbs from City park Christmas tree with cords left behind. Incidents include bulbs stolen from a Pine Street residence and a late night theft from a front lawn tree. Parks Supt warns no more trees if theft continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Park
Pine Street
William Hill
Christmas Gathering In Arrowsic Highlights Family Travel
Arrowsic hosts a family Christmas party with dinner a noon and gift exchanges. Guests include the Paradis, Potter, Crosman, Lawrence, Wright, Jewett, Davis, Rothwell, and Steen families from Bath to Worcester. School children receive stockings and treats as part of a festive yearend celebration.
Woolwich Considers Extending Snow Removal Payment Deadline
Woolwich residents call a special town meeting to decide extending the Dec 1 1957 deadline for paying 5 to have the town plow private driveways for the 1957 58 season. About 60 to 70 residents voted Nov 14 to continue the program. petition signers include E R Hooper M R Cornwallis W R MacDonald F L Sturtevant and others. The meeting set for Central School at 7 30 p m will elect a moderator and decide next steps, with cost figures to be presented at the annual meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woolwich
Luis Tieeres
Dea
Change of Command at VP-10 Naval Squadron Ball
At Naval Air Station Brunswick on Wednesday December eighteen,Commanding Officer E L Moss passes the helm of VP 10 to Commander W W Lape in a formal change of command ceremony attended by about 350 officers and men. Moss recalls a pleasant seventeen months while Lape, from Elkhart Indiana, assumes leadership after serving as executive officer since May 1956.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naval Air Station
E. L. Moss
VP-10
Cdr
Moss
W. W. Lape
Cdr. Moss
Wright- Patterson Afb
Dayton
Ohio
Bureau of Aeronautics General
Lape
Ralls County
Missouri
Raymondville
Texas
Southern Methodist University
Dallas
Nas Pensacola
North Africa
Sicily
Italy
Corsica
France
Key West
Kodiak
Alaska
Corpus Christi
VI’-8
Quonset Point
Naval War College
Newport
R. T
Philadelphia
Anzio
Army Air Force
Norma Donaldson
Mannibal
Lenny
Bruce
Kevan
Kathy
Vance
Front Street
Bath
Elkhart
Indiana
Bluffton High School
Bluffton
Ohio State University
Glenview
Illinois
Pensacola
South Pacific
Aleutian
Louisville
Guadalcanal
Attu
Adak
Kiska
Aviation Radar School
VPB 124
VP HL 13
Comfairwingtwo
General Line
U. S. Naval Academy
Megara
Sixth Fleet
Buner
Wright-Patterson Afb
Armed Forces Staff College
Thelma Williams
Akron
Susan
Marlen
South Harpswell
Good Conduct Medal for Theodore M McKenzie USN
Theodore M McKenzie Disbursing Clerk Third Class USN son of Mr and Mrs Stanley M McKenzie of Southington Conn received the Good Conduct Medal from Captain Joseph T Yavorsky USN at the US Navy Air Station Brunswick on December 17 1957. He had entered service in September 1954 after graduating from Mt Assianption Institute Plattsbury No Yo and was employed prior to service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvin B. Thompson
Joseph
T. Yuavorsky
Guantanamo Bay
Cuba
Harold D. Kendall
Aerographers
Brunswick Naval Air Station
Naval Weather Service
John M. Joyce
Yavorsky
Arlo H.mehus
U.S. S. Pursuit
USS
Atlantic Fleet
U. S. Pursuit
Atlantic Fleet Group
U. S. S. Pursuit
Theodore M. McKenzie
USN
Stanley M McKenzie
Stoughton. Road
Southington
Conn
Joseph T. Yavorsky
Naval Air Station
Brunswick
Mt. Assianption Institute
Plattsbury, No. Yo
Candy and cookie boxes sent to 654th A C and W Squadron
Boxes of candy and cookies were received by members of the 654th Aircraft Control and Warning Squadron at Brunswick Naval Air Station from United Volunteer Service. The project, begun in 1952, packages treats for distribution to A C and W squadrons during Christmas as appreciation for their defense work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
654Th Aircraft Control and Warning
Brunswick Naval Air Station
United Volunteer Servic
U.S
Morse High Christmas Assembly Showcased Band and Chorus
Morse High School held its annual Christmas assembly Friday morning directed by Cecil V. Rowland and Austin W. Miller. The band played Torch of Liberty and Mozart Hymn of Praise while the mixed chorus performed Down In the Valley Do Lord The Donovans Walk Hand In Hand and The Carol of the Bells. Concluding songs included The First Noel O Come All Ye Faithful Walk the Herald Angels Sing Joy to the World and Silent Night. The event ended with letters and certificates in football and track awarded by coaches Harry Hallsey and Jascha French and introduced by Dennis Ring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morse High School
Cecil V. Rowland
Austin W. Miller
Mozart
Herald Angels
Harry Hallsey
Jascha French
Dennis Ring
Richmond and Area Christmas Community Notices
Richmond Mt. Carmel Chapter O E S voted a donation to Shriners hospital and the Masonic hospital in Pusan Korea. A Christmas party featured gift exchanges and honors for Mrs. John Thrower and Azel Adams. Polio shots were given to 162 pupils at a clinic. Richmond Extension Assoc planned session with a Christmas party. Nursing home opening by Mrs Groves and Miss Moody on Main Street. High school held Christmas party with a one act comedy Twas the Fight Before Christmas and nursing talk from a Maine Medical Center rep. Tri-Hi-Y inducted seven new members. Marshall Dunn Jr. celebrated 10th birthday with friends. Grange and Rebekah Lodge held Christmas events with songs, gifts, and candy boxes. Miss Billie Wells prepares for St Petersburg trip. Birth announced for a son to Mr and Mrs Butterfield of Barre Vermont. Community reports cover visits, holidays, and local club events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Carmel
Shriners
Masonic Hospital
Pusan
Korea
Fred Duren
Cord
Jane Little
John Thrower
Azel Adams
George Gould
Ada Knauff
James Sidelinger
Laurel Thompson
Marion Young
Francis Shermg
Perley Harriman
Richmond Extension Association
Fireman's ‘Hall
Ralph Groves
Mildred Moody
Pittston
Main Street
Warren Wentworth
Groves
Hilda Savage
Carl Savage
Mrs Savage
Donna Lothridge
Arolyn Mathews
Dick Withee
Thomas Lemont
Bradley Stinson
Dick Pelletier
Maine Medical Center
Portland
Richmond High School
Tri-Hi-Y
Elaine Poland
Kay Caderrelli
Janis Gujou
Carolyn Coughlin
Lynne Wells
Judy Thrower
Jackie Quinnam
Ann Stansbury
Marshall Dunn, Jr
Whiteroad
Milton
Bobbie Temple
Alden Connors
William Riske
Alton Wilson
David
Gary
Jimmie Lothridge
Robert Wallace
Bobbie Emerson
Kathy Wallace
Gail Lothridge
Martha
Myron Dunn
Marshall Dunn
Enterprise Grange
Dora Marriner
Paula Batchelder
Santa Claus
Holly
Dana Sullivan
Olive Little
Esther Dickey
Eastern River
Dresden
Nahumkeag
South Gardiner
Progressive Granges
Beulah Rebekah Lodge
Emerson Lane Post
Auxiary
Audrey Dewitt
Auxiliary
Roy Dickinson
Marion Babb
Mary Lord
Audrey Dewitz
Family Night At YMCA For Georgetown Families
A YMCA Family Night in Georgetown Five Islands area featured boys and parents enjoying pool, ping pong, bowling, and games. A fathers versus sons basketball game with boxing gloves, roller skating with skates provided, and a two hour square and popular dancing program followed. Refreshments were served, with event leadership by local volunteers and Frank Vorrey supervising gym activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown-Five Islands
McHowe
Freida Cunningham
Tom Savage
Harold Brown, Jr
North Bath Obituary and Family Visits Noted in Bath
Everett Wing of Oakland passed Sunday with his brother and wife Mr and Mrs J Carroll Wing. Christine city guests of Mr and Mrs J Carroll Wing were their children and families. Arthur Wing Burton Wing Cleon Wing Chester Wright Roy Lutz and others of Bath attended. Edwin Hemingway visited his mother Bertha Hemingway of Norway and hosted relatives including Henry Root and E N Cole. George Lawrence home from Orono for Christmas. Michel Johansen medical patient at Bath Memorial Hospital. Mrs Johansen ill at home. Ethele Eldredge of South Harwich visited sister Rose Lee Higgins Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Hathorne
Elwood Hathorne
Sagadahoc Ferry
Genesta
Merle Jameson
Henry C. Wright
Roxanne
Gregory
Mark
Ocean Point
Keith Jameson
Boston
Woolwich
Clarence Tanner
Woolwich Center
Robert Tanner
Santa Monica
Calif
Clifford Molson
Everett Brookings
Wiscasset
Brookings
Rosca Shea
Day's Ferry
Baker
Just Wold
Melanie
Just
Arthur Beane
John Leonard
David Leonard
Dawna Leonard
Leon Beal
Nequasset
Oakhurst Dairy
Stanley Hunter
Bath Road
William Stevens
Robert
Billerica
Mass
Paul Blakemen
William Clark
Damariscotta
Dana
Lawrence Fidwards
Melvin Cornish
Albert Cornish
Bath
Wilbur’ Presley
Nequesset
Lester Holbrook
Richard
Randall
Everett Wing
Oakland
J. Carroll
Christine City
J. Carroll Wing
Arthur Wing
Burton Wing
Cleon Wing
Chester Wright
Roy Lutz
Edwin Hemingway
Bertha Hemingway
Norway
Heny G Root
Littleton
Hemingway
E. N. Cole
Annabelle
Harold Bubar
Lewiston
Gues
Clarence Jones
Hudson N. H George Lawrence
Harry Higgins
Orono
Edmund Higgins
Rose Lee Higgins
Michel Johansen
George Johansen
Bath Memorial Hospital
Street Widening Project Advances in Spring Traffic Plan
City Manager Stanley W Judkins said the Elm Street Front Street intersection will be widened next spring. The city buys Lot 158 Front Street from Mrs Arthur J Dunton for 15000, demolishing buildings and grading land to create space for parking and relieve downtown bottleneck. The Doyle TV building at 20 Elm Street will be moved after removal next spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elm
Stanley W. Judkins
Front Street
Elm Street
Doyles TV
Wself TS
Arthur J. Dunton
Front Streets
Local Social Notes from Portmouth and Nearby
Mrs. Chester Smith and Mr. and Mrs. Leon Shepard return home after visits in town. Mrs. Elizabeth Bishop comes back to Main Street following weeks with her son Neil in Stockton Springs. Mr. and Mrs. John Thrower enjoyed dinner with Mr. and Mrs. Ray Verrill on Ridge Road Friday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruby
Portsmouth
Chester Smith Fairfield
Leon Shepard
Augusta General Hospital
Elizabeth Bishop
Main Street
Neil Bishop
Stockton Springs
John Thrower
Ray
Also Mentioned on This Page
Harvey
Donald Harvey
Loring Edgerly
Sylvia
Stanley Harvey
Pamela
Priscilla
Stanley
Stephen
Stanley Morris
Dicky
Sharon
Donald Harvey, Jr
John
River Road
Kennebec School
Dale Sides
Sherman Mills
Lawrence Edwards
Sagacahoc Ferry
Leri Jean
Jennie Howe
Elwood Howe
James F. Dunton
Phipps Point
Richard McEilman
Dunton
Biddeford
William Tudor Gardiner
James F. Canton
Richard McElman
Frank Harding
Deborah
Herbert
Marston
Marstons
George M. Ames
Gardena
Gilbert Ames
Sandra Hathorne
Rainbow Assembly
Genesia Chapter
Masonic Temple
Charles Paradis
Arrowsie
Charles W. Paradis
Charles
Sapudahoe Ferry
Paradis
William Potter
Beverly Crosman
South Portland
Howard O. Frye
Blockhouse Point
Allen Frye
Essex
Grant Jewett
Ralph Jewett
Edith Campbell
Point
Ibra K. Lawrence
Roy Lawrence
Elmer Lawrence
Franklin Wright
Falmouth
Rey Lawrence
Baunvor
Lawrence
Albert Avery
Wright
Old Stage Road
Fula Morang
Josie Davis
la Mesa
Lester Davis
Doubling Point Light
Davis
Sandra
Lawrence Roth- Well
Fran Ellen
Worcester
John Drayton
Drayton
Arrowsie Mothers Club
Ethel Elwell
Mother Club
Mothers Club
E. R. Hooper
M. R. Cornish
W. R MacDonald
F. L. Sturtevant
Margaret Sylvester
C. H. Pinson, Jr
Shirley S. Cain
C. W. Powers
Henry E. Rice
Kenneth Hatch
John W. Gordon
Elva’ A. Edwards
Earl J Bailey
Douglas Shaw
Margaret F. Shaw
Thomas Timmons
Ruth Timmons
R. C. Gainsley
K. Gainsley
Navy Base
Consolidated Industries
West Cheshire
Lionel P. E. Robert
U. S
Antarctica
Lionel P E. Robert
Mobile Construction Battalion
Mobile Construction
Cape Hallett
Knox Coast
Morse High
Richmond
Billie Wells
St. Petersburg
Fla
William Wells
Judie
David Butterfield
Barre
Butterfield
Norm MacCormick
Pleasant-street
Harris Hutchins
Allen Packard
Fort Campbell
YMCA
Georgetown
North
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