Pine Tree Troop Christmas Pageant Brightens Old Ladies Home
Pine Tree Troop led by Mrs Lin wood Carr and Mrs Harry Collins performed a Christmas pageant titled Down Carol Street at the Old Ladies Home last Wednesday. Scouts wore beautiful costumes and presented dialogue and carols. gifts of candy bags and calendars were left for residents and hospital patients.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pine Tree Troop
Linwood Carr
Harry Collins
Old Ladies Home
Carol Street
City Farm
City Home
Joy Olsen
Gwendolyn Crocker
Jean Tardif
King Wenceslas
Patsy Burns
Dorothy Landry
Cecelia Johansen
Helen Olson
Diana Lenfest
Mary
Carr
Collins
Albert Thompson
Nee Joy Olsen
Memorial Hospital
Bath Iron Works Holiday Party at Bath Country Club
Bath Iron Works purchasing department employees held a Christmas party at Bath Country Club on Thursday evening. A 7:30 dinner featured steak and lobster with festive table decor and favors. After dining, guests visited a bright Christmas tree where joke gifts hung, followed by hour of carols led by several talented members at the piano.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath Iron Works
Bath Country Club
Pupils on Time in Seventh Grade Named for Christmas Vacation
Seventh grade pupils at Central Grammar school who were not absent or tardy during the Christmas vacation period include Patricia Burns Luella Fuller Sally Jo Hansen Willard Thurston and Kathryn Lenfest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Grammar School
Patricia Burns
Luella Fuller
Sally Johansen
Willard Thurston
Kathryn Lenfest
Mrs. Ethel Smith Visits Sister in Worcester
Mrs. Ethel Smith of Worcester Mass returned home after spending several days with her sister Mrs Mabel Talbot of Oak street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel Smith
Worcester
Mass
Mabel Talbot
Oakstreet
Past Masters and Progressive Past Masters Meet in Richmond Corner
Sagadahoc Past Masters Association and Lecturers Council met at the Progressive Grange hall in Richmond Corner. Forty nine members and five guests attended a 6:30 supper, with 12 past masters and one present master at the meeting. They voted to recess until April due to weather and heating needs. next gathering with West Bath grange on April 18. They pledged $25 to the State Grange Headquarters fund, presented a program with music, readings, and a Christmas pageant, and closed with dancing led by Mrs. Farnham at the piano.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sagadahoc
Progressive Grange
Richmound Corner
West Bath
State Grange
Augusta
State Street
Elfreda Perkins
Dromore Grange
Julia Field
West Bath Grange
Reginald Farnham
Joseph W. Randlett
Enterprise Grange
Lucy G. Rogers
Grangers
Mrs. Farnham
Mrs Gillies Hosts Winter Sports Party For Local Children
Mrs James A Gillies of Washington Street entertained with a Winter sports party at Bath Country Club last week. Children skated on a pond then enjoyed skiing sliding and outdoor games before a buffet supper of sandwiches relishes hot chocolate cookies and cakes. Guests included Bruce Archie and Dillon Gillies Judy Halterman Mary Jane Diana Diana Fenn and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. Gillies
Washington Street
Bath Country Club
Fred Wright
Los Angeles
Calif
Bruce
Archie
Dillon Gillies
Judy Halterman
Mary Jane
Converse Fenn
Diana
Roger Luke
Billy
Sandy
Paul Andrews
Gerald
Sandra
Carol
Paul Johnson
Virginia
Gerry Parker
Portland Considers Using Granville R. Lee Center as Local Hub
Portland contemplates taking over the Granville R. Lee Memorial Recreation building as a community center early next year similar to Bath's recent move with the former USO hall. The Portland project, supported as an Industrial USO, carries a $30,000 annual budget, though city costs may be far lower. An advisory panel will present a full policy, operation plan, and tentative budget to the City Council at Friday's conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Granville R. Lee
Bath
Portland Center
Buses reroute to avoid Lemont Hill in Bath
A winter storm reduced traffic to a few inches of light snow in Bath but heavy snow in the evening hindered travel. Local buses faced Lemont street hill at nine o clock and diverted up Pine street then down High street while morning trips struggled up the hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Lemont Street Hill
Pine Street
High Street
Dromore Farm Bureau Holds All Day Session at Grange Hall
The Dromore Farm Bureau assembled for an all day session at Grange Hall last week Wednesday after a fine covered dish dinner. Mrs. Althea Campbell was re elected president and officers were named including Katherine Preble as secretary treasurer and Eva Beals as food leader. A year long plan of meetings was set with Miss Beryl Barton presiding. A social hour followed with gift exchange beneath a Christmas tree and Santa helper Mrs. Seavey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dromore Farm Bureau
Grange Hall
Priscilla Thayer
Katherine Preble
Alice Lowell
Althea Campbell
Eva Rogers
Addie Seavey
Evelyn Beals
Aletha Campbell
Beryl Barton
Maine
Miss Barton
Mrs. Beals
Lillian Henderson
Marguerite Trott
Jackie
Peter Sorensen
Cressey-Wolstenholm wedding held at Bowdoin chapel
Stanley B. Cressey and Jane Taylor Wolstenholme wed in a December ceremony at Bowdoin chapel attended by immediate relatives. The service was conducted by Dr. Alfred Maurice Perry with music by Prof. Frederic Tilotson. The groom, a former Army Air Forces lieutenant and POW, teaches at Bowdoin. the bride was a dental technician in New York. The couple reside in Brunswick and plan to stay nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley B. Cressey
Bernice G. Cressey
Bath
Jane Taylor Wolstenholme
George B. Wolstenholme
Bowdoin Chapel
Alfred Maurice Perry
Bangor Theological Seminary
Cressey
Frederic E. T. Tillotson
Bowdoin
Audrey Wood
Staten Island
N. Y
Charles Perry
Bangor
Army Air Forces
Germany
Bowdoin College
Brunswick
Gallagher Tanguay Engagement in Bath Area
Mr and Mrs Thomas Gallagher of Lincoln Street announce the engagement of their daughter Virginia to Roland Tanguay son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Tanguay of Central Avenue Miss Gallagher attended Bath schools and Morse High School class of 1943 She works at Bath Iron Works He attended schools in Gorham New Hampshire and Portland served in the Army Air Force and is now employed at Bath Iron Works The wedding is planned in the near future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Gallagher
Lincoln Street
Virginia
Roland Tanguay
Joseph Tanguay
Central Avenue
Miss Gallagher
Bath
Morse High School
Bath Iron Works
Taniay
Gorham
N. H
Portland
Army Air Force
War Price and Rationing Board Holiday Hours
The War Price and Rationing Board at 15 Broadstreet Bath observes December 24, 25, 31 and January 1 as closed for the holidays. It will be open December 26 to 29 and January 25 Tuesday through Saturday. Regular hours resume the following week. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday, closed Saturdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Price and Rationing Board
Bath
Truman
Bath Young People Married at Topsham
Mr and Mrs Elwood Hathorne announce the marriage of their daughter Pearl E Hathorne to Richard O Chadbourne son of Mr and Mrs George E Chadbourne. The ceremony occurred December 1 at the home of Rev C J Steuart in Tops ham with attendants Miss Orlene Gray and Hilton J Libby. The bride a Morse High graduate class of 45 nurses at Memorial hospital. groom class of 43 Morse High, two years overseas as T5 in General Pattons Third Army with five battle stars. Honeymoon in Rockland. he will attend an engineering school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elwood Hathorne
Highland Street
Pearl E. Hathorne
Richard O. Chadbourne
George E. Chadbourne
Washington Street
Topsham
C. J. Steuart
Congregational Church
Orlene Gray
Hilton J. Libby
Miss Gray
Chadbourne
Morse High
Memorial Hospital
Patton
Third Army
Rockland
Chadbourned
Mr. Chadbourne
Farewell Dinner for Joseph Saint
A farewell dinner in Bath honored Joseph Saint who will join his family in Newfoundland. L. H. Cooper presented a lifetime guaranteed pen and pencil set and praised the welding foremen for supervising the work on destroyers at Bath Iron Works for the U S Navy. Attendees included Cooper James F. Jones L. L. Houston Arthur M. Jones Orson Delano Warren Munsey Earle E. Cooper Oscar Adams Leon F. Brown Bertram E. Willis Clarence Burge and Isidore Arik.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Saint
Bath
Newfoundland
Bath Country Club
Bath Iron Works Corp
L. H. Cooper
Mr. Saint
Cooper
United States Navy
Mr.Cooper
James F. Jones
L. L. Houston
Arthur M. Jones
Orson Delano
Warren Munsey
Earle E. Cooper
Oscar Adams
Leon F. Brown
Bertram E. Willis
Clarence Burge
Isidore Arik
Christmas Caroling Party Visited Hospital and Friends
Miss Duveen Bryant and Miss Barbara Legard hosted a Friday evening caroling party. They visited Memorial hospital and the home of ill schoolmate George Boynton, then shared hot chocolate and sandwiches at Miss Legard's home. Attendees included Ruth Williams Virginia Rand Majella Miller Barbara Dunton Natalie Hagan Barbara Hart Dorothy Small Emma Hartleb Anita Bagdikian Freida Legard Evelyn McPhee Carol Walker Jean Dee Macy Webber Buddie Reed Horace Morse John Rand Carroll Hatch Eddie Carleton George Bryant John Sullivan Arthur Berry.
Twain’s Letters Made Innocents Abroad Widely Read
The publication of Mark Twain’s letters through Innocents Abroad boosted his status as the most read author in the United States, expanding his audience and influence across the nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Twain
America
Amphibian Forces Move To Okinawa Fueled by Vast Oil Reserves
The report notes that over 600 million gallons of fuel oil were necessary to sustain amphibious operations toward Okinawa during the campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Okin
Urgent Call for Gray Ladies by Bath Red Cross
The American Red Cross appeals to Bath women to form a Gray Ladies corps for Gus To gas hospital. Mrs. Joseph I. Smith asks for completed blanks from interested parties, with Mrs. Mildred Albee at City Hall collecting them. The role requires assisting wounded servicemen with small tasks, reading, serving water, hikes, and games for two weeks a month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Red Cross
Ladies of
Bath
Togus
Joseph I. Smith
Red Cross
Mildred Albee
Uncle Jim Hosts Mitchell School Christmas Party
Uncle Jim Longhurst janitor at Mitchell school entertained a group of children with a Friday afternoon Christmas party from two to four in the furnace room. The event featured a program of tap dances piano solos trumpet solos and carol singing with Santa Claus distributing gifts. Refreshments were served and several mothers attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Longhurst
Mitchell School
Santa Claus
Uncle Jim
Saint Nick
Donald
Beverly Coombs
Dicky Pearson
Patty
Carol
Linda Ames
Natalie
Sandra Hathorne
Ralph
Sylvia Palmer
Dorita Meross
Orris Ames
LaForrest Coombs
Elwood Hathorne
Bath Boys Enlist in Regular Army After Holidays
Two local youths reenlisted or enlisted for three years each announced by the Lewiston Army Recruiting Office. William Radley of Tarbox Street served five years seven months before reenlisting. William Ketchum Jr of West Bath joined as RFC 1 for three years. Sgt. D E Kaser said more local boys expected to enlist after the holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army Recruiting Office
Post Office
Lewiston
Illiam Radley
Tarbox Stret
William Ketchum, Jr
RFC
West Bath
D. E. Kaser
Durant Mathews Engagement Sealed At Local Home
Mr and Mrs Frank Durant announce the engagement of their daughter Mary Rita to Paul Mathews PM 1 c USN son of Mr and Mrs Arthur Mathews of Skowhegan Mary Rita a Morse High School 1943 graduate works at Hyde Windlass Co Paul Mathews a Calais Academy 1942 graduate enlisted in the Navy Date of the wedding will be announced
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Durant
Center Street
Mary Rita
Paul Mathews
USN
Arthur Mathews
Skowhegan
Miss Durant
Morse High School
Hyde Windlass Co
Mathews
Calais Academy
Navy
First radio broadcast report tied to 1920 Harding Cox win
In China over five centuries ago a treatise on carbon black making appeared. The Japanese language features minimal syllabic accent except for lengthened vowels. The first regular radio broadcast aired in 1920 reporting the Harding Cox election returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Winnegance School Christmas Program Highlighted by Pupils
The Winnegance school held a Friday afternoon Christmas program directed by Mrs. Mary Pratt. Many mothers attended as students Marilyn Morse and Kenneth Morse led performances with songs, solos, and readings. Gifts were distributed by the teacher and pupils, marking a joyful close to the term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnegance
Ted
Mary Pratt
Purspils
Marilyn Morse
Kenneth Morse
Harold Mott
Arthur Totman
America
Arthur Forman
Mary Lebel
Santa Claus
Harold Holbrook
Theresa Williams
Sylvia Green
Doris McCabe
Doris Hart
Edith Hawkes
Hark
Herald Angels
Richard Hart
Marilyn Holbrook
Judea
Charles Holbrook
Toyland
Charlene Brown
Bobby
Santa
John Doucette
Marilyn Bateseign
Thornton Williams
Janice Lebel
Mr. Pettingill
Clifton Holbrook
Ralph Williams
David Senecal
Madelyn Holbrook
Milton MacDonald
Ernest , Lebel
Susan
Peter Farrell
Beverly Hughes
Gloria Pratt
Sandra Perkins
Star Spangled Banner
Pine Tree Society Expands Camp for Crippled Children
Fairfield Maine reports two $1000 industry gifts to the Pine Tree Society for Crippled Children for camp expansion at North Pond Belgrade Lakes. With 75 children this year the society seeks more cabins to admit all applicants. Camp Modin and Grande Voiture 40-8 also contributed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pine Tree Society For Crippled Children, Inc
Fairfield
Maine
North Pond
Belgrade Lakes
Pine Tree Camp
Camp
Modin
Canaan
Grande Voiture 40-8
Britain Leads in Munitions Output for Commonwealth Forces
The United Kingdom produced about 70 percent of all munitions, supplies, and equipment used by the armed forces of the British Commonwealth and Empire during the war effort. This dominant role underscores Britain's industrial capacity and strategic support for allied forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Kingdom
British Commonwealth
Empire
Morrill Death Noted Bowdoinham Resident
Mrs Blanche E Morrill widow of James E Morrill died Tuesday afternoon at her Winchester Massachusetts home after a long illness. She was born in Bowdoinham daughter of John and Jane Marriner and married there in 1895. Survived by daughter Esther Smith and grandson Herbert Smith of Winchester plus three brothers G C Marriner Walter Marriner of Richmond and Percy Marriner of Topsham. Funeral at Kelley Hawes chapel with Rev Harris E Henerley officiating. burial Mt Prospect Cemetery Amesbury Massachusetts. Community notices follow including Scout badges and Christmas events across Bowdoinham with local families and schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blanche E. Morrill
James E. Morrill
Winchester
Mass
Bowdoinham
John
Jane (Adams) Marriner
Dorchester
Economy Grocery Co
Winchester Market
Morrill
Esther Smith
Herbert Smith
G. C. Marriner
Walter Marriner
Richmond
Percy Marriner
Topsham
Kelley & Hawes
Harris E. Henerley
Crawford Memorial Methodist Church
Mt. Prospect Cemetery
Amesbury
Holiday Dinner At Berry Home In Bowdoinham
A December 21 gathering at Mr. and Mrs. L. Berry celebrated their employees with gifts and humor. Mrs. Mary H. Heath expressed thanks for the card shower received during illness.
Radar Signals Travel at Light Speed
Radar's electrical impulses move at about 186000 miles per second, the speed of light, illustrating the rapid reach of radar systems.
Bath Community Center to Hold Friday Dances Starting Jan
Bath Community Center dance committee announces a series of Friday dances beginning January 4 with Lenny Lizotte providing music and 12 piece group. Norman Adams has completed arrangements and Mr Johnson says more details will be released tonight. Welders from Bath Iron Works sponsor the program with Chester C and Melville Pratt aiding. A joint Morse School Student Council Youth Recreation Council meeting for teens follows. Informal dancing runs 9 to 10 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath Community Center
Lenny Lizotte
Norman Adams
Mr. Johnson
Bath Iron W
Chester C
Melville Pratt
Morse School
Graham Found Guilty in Accident Case
Kenneth Graham of Bath was found guilty of leaving the scene of an accident. Judge Gard Deering fined him $25 with costs of $27.80 after an arraignment on December 10. The incident involved a collision on Commercial Street with Alfred Davis Basco. the case was continued to December 24 amid disputes between the city marshal and counsel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Graham
Bath
Bath Municipal Watt
Gard Deering
Edward W. B. Graham
Sagadahoc
Graham
Commercial Street
Alfred Davis O ‘Basco
Percy W. Kingsbury
Marshal Kingsbury
Bridgham
Patrons Named for Junior League New Years Ball
The Junior Hospital League lists patrons and patronesses for the New Years ball to be held at the State Armory with Joe Avery’s orchestra. Honored include Donald and hospital officials, Ellena Seevers, Howard Betes, Mrs. Arthur King, Dr. Morin, and Mr. Boyd Bailey among others. Mrs. Duncan leads patron and patroness arrangements. Tickets are held by League members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald
Memorial Pital
Ellena Seevers
Howard Betes
Junior Hospital League
Arthur King
Harry F. Morin
Boyd Bailey
Dayton Hill
Ral Stetson
Duncan
State Armory
Joe Avery
League
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Axel
Buck
Telephone
North Street
Bath, Maine
Mrs. Gillies
Lemont Hill
Ruth Mathias
Third Street
Bowdoin College Chapel
Eee Eee Ees - Ration Board
Miss Pearl E. Hathorne
Anderson’s Market
Richmond, Maine
Bath Boys
Huntoon Hill
Wiscasset
Viaanager Bieaiey
Thomas Brindley
Auburn
Baptist Church
Jessie Ames
Della Rideout
Mabel Heath
William Bailey
Marilyn Brown
Mary Nealey
Arthur Curtis
Bowdeinham
K. of P. Hall
Charles Messer
Walter Reed
Richard Babb
James Reed
Clifton Cook
Martley Douglas
Neil la Rochelle
Raymond Blodgett
William Hackett
Donald Bacon
McDonald Temple
O. W. Douglass
Arlene
Edward Webb
Gray
Miss Bishop
Neil S. Bishop
Freeman Billings
Sanford
Billings
Linwood Hackett
Brewer
Linda
Stephen Cobb
Samford
Edith Wood
Bowdoinham Post Road
Buster Crabber
ST. John
Phantom Rider
East Side Kids
RoBeRt Benchley
Vera Vague
Gires
Two Roberts Virgina
Charles Laughton
Randolph Scott
Lake
Hedy Lamarr
Robert Walker
Jyae
Aryson
Oem Bellbov
Hargrove
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