Sande Engineering lands 60 000 km contract for Mason Plant
The 60,000 kilometer project near Mason Plant, Birch 1, has been awarded to Sande Engineering and Construction Co. President William F Wy man of Central Maine Power Co. says the first 30,000 kilowatt unit will be ready in Spring 1952, with the second 30,000 unit following later in the year. A Teen age Young People's Fellowship began at St Philip's church with officers Chester Merry Gail Foster and others planning a holiday party and dance. Arambec Lodge I O O F meets Monday with father and son night on January 8. A Christmas communion service was held at Pauline Viet's home in Boothbay Harbor and St Philip's church school presented The Nativity with a long cast. The midnight service at St Philip's drew a large crowd despite fog. Personal items cover Gardiner Flood traveling to Havana and other relatives visiting, plus local obituaries and social notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason
Sande Engineering and Construction Co
William F. Wyman
Central Maine Power Co
St. Philip’s Church
Chester Merry
Gail Foster
Llcomes
Betty Grindell
Arambec Lodge
Pauline Viet
Boothbay Harbor
Robert Frazier
St. Philip's
Frazier
Church School of
Mary
Priscilla Petrie
Joseph
Harold Doe
Wise Men
Richard Colby
Roy Shea
Dean Shea
Shepherds
Vaughn Bryant
Fred Doe
Timmie Race
Zacharias
Brian le Bourdais
Shepherd Angel
Leontine McAfee
Angel Gabriel
Rebecca Erskine
Angel Chorus
James Quinnam
Boylston Hutchins
Donna Dowling
George Abbott
Lee Abbott
Robert Berry
Curtain Angels
Barbara Petrie
Gail Petrie
Sherrill Somes
Priscilla Colby
Georgia Abbott
St. Philip's Church
S. S. Vansant
Isabella Frazier
Gardiner Flood
Leon C. Flood
Havana
Cuba
Emerson School
Exeter
N. H
Lawrence Haggett
Fayetteville
N. C
John French
Fort Lauderdale
Fla
Miami
National Auto Dealers’ Association
Robert Day, Jr
Carrie S. Knight
Bath Road
Charles F. Knight
S. Gertrude MacKenzie
Fort Hill Street
S. J. Sewall
Lee Street
Kenneth Sullivan
Everett
Mass
Ralph Knowlton
Augusta
Leslie A. Sullivan
Mrs. Mary Young Bemis Dies. community saddened
The community mourns the death of Mrs. Mary Young Bemis on December 21, upsetting local residents and removing a longtime resident from civic life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Young Bemis
Attractive display by Paul J Hart at Sears window
The Sears Center street window display remains through New Year’s holidays. Paul J Hart designed a Winter church scene with figures of Mr and Mrs Churchgoers and snow. The pieces are crafted from wallboard cardboard and papier mache and feature a swinging bell and star on the spire. Hart enters a fifth year of creating Christmas displays for Sears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sears
Center Street
Paul J. Hart
Hart
Bath marksmen win two league matches over Auburn
The Bath Rifle and Pistol Association defeated Auburn Rifle Club at Huse School range in Bath. Bath led Gold League 940-924 and won Blue League 913-764 as Auburn used dummy scores. Byron Adams led Auburn with 193 while Bath's McIntire topped locals with 191.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath Rifle and Pistol Association
Auburn Rifle Club
Huse School
Bath
Byron Adams
Auburn
McIntire
Tuesday Night League Averages
A bed of hydrangeas at Oriental Gardens in Jacksonville turns color when it rains. Acid sensitive hydrangeas respond to chemicals washed from an alkaline shell roadway during storms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oriental Gardens
Jacksonville
Fla
Woolwich Families Celebrate Christmas Across Region
Woolwich and nearby towns marked Christmas with visits among residents. DeWicks hosted relatives from Topsham, the Olson family from Long Island returned to share time with Rice family, while Emil St Pierre of Brunswick and the St Pierre household welcomed guests including Cunningham and Gagne families from Bowdoinham and Bath. The Woolwich Teachers Club held its annual Christmas tree party at Nequasset Grammar School with plans for January meetings at Day's Ferry and exchanges of gifts among members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert DeWick
Stephen
Deborah
Alex St. Pierre
Emanuel St. Pierre
Clarence Cunningham
Janice
Bowdoinham
Dave Gagne
Brunswick
Joseph Arsenault
Dicky
Bobby
Bath
John Arsenault
Revere
Mass
Teachers’ Club of
Woolwich
Nequasset Grammar School
Alice Galvin
Louise Reynolds
Agatha Lennox
Florence Temple
Georgie Walker
Day's Ferry
Stanwood Gilman
Jessie Spaulding
Jennie Howe
Hazel Hopkins
Eleanor Jameson
Ruth Shaw
Elizabeth Donnell
Woolwich P T A Plans Nequasset Cleanup And Ball
At Tuessie hall the Woolwich Parent Teacher Association held a pre Christmas meeting presided by the president. Plans included cleaning the Nequasset school and grammar schools, a Dec 0 date, a $10 donation for first aid equipment, and a Jan 16 committee chaired by Mrs Ruth Leavitt Mrs Alice Baker Mrs Charlotte Thornton and Mrs Marjorie Hale. A New Year’s ball was discussed for Tuessie hall. Guest lists noted visiting relatives from East Weymouth Mass and Bath and a series of holiday visits by local families and service members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woolwich P.T.A
Tuessie Hall
Nequasset
Nequasset School
Nequasset Grammar
Sagadahoc Ferry
Ruth Leavitt
Alice Baker
Charlotte Thornton
Marjorie Hale
Edmund Hayward
Sharon
Keith
East Weymouth
Mass
Hayward
Ivory Strout
Pauline Strout
Maine General Hospital
Portland
Jennie Howe
Elwood Howe
Billerica
Sidney Bean
Pennsylvania
Mr. Bean
Arthur Bean
Norris Cunningham
Boston
Bowdoinham
Russel Boyd
William Robson
Battery B
Camp Stewart
Woolwich
Edward Murphy, Jr
Wallace Savage
William Leeman
Elizabeth Baker
Richmond
Vinal Hunnewell
Forrest Baker
Patricia
Darrell Bruce
Philip
Mrs. Baker
Lemuel Preble
Day’s Ferry
Rosa Shea
Day's Ferry
Bath woman co authors Greek cookbook Can the Greeks Cook
Lillian Prichard and Fannie Venos, both of Greek descent and Tarpon Springs, co author Can the Greeks Cook a Greek recipes and customs volume printed by Dietz Press Richmond. The book features 160 recipes tested with American ingredients and includes notes on Greek customs and ceremonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillian Prichard
Fannie Venos
America
Dietz Press
Richmond
Tarpon Springs
Fla
Bath
Leo Venos
Robert Prichard
Greece
Mediterranean
Venus
Prichard
Richa Vranian
Great Britain
Bath Residents Host Midweek Guests in Nequasset
Mr and Mrs Maurice B Shea of Oliver Street Bath hosted guests including Mrs Shea and Mr and Mrs Lemuel Preble of Day's Ferry as well as Mr and Mrs Forrest Baker of Nequasset on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurice B. Shea
Oliver Street
Bath
Shea
Lemuel Preble
Day's Ferry
Forrest Baker
Nequasset
Phi Kappa Delta Christmas Party Held at Miss Anderson’s Home
Phi Kappa Delta held a Wednesday Christmas party at Miss Jean Anderson’s Huse street home. Gifts were exchanged and many members attended, including Miss Pat Dionne Mrs. Betty Footer Mrs. Louise Fullerton Miss Eleanor Gott Mrs. Gloria Hatch Mrs. Frances Kakos Miss Jane Leiman Mrs. Dorothy Libby Miss Clayre McKay Miss Edna Oliver Mrs. Mary Philbrick Miss Joan Shaw Mrs. Jane Smart Miss Marie Smart Mrs. Loretta Varney Mrs. Grace Young and Miss Janice Hogan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phi Kappa Delta
Jean Anderson
Huse Street
Pat Dionne
Betty Footer
Louise Fullerton
Eleanor Gott
Gloria Hatch
Frances Kakos
Jane Leeman
Dorothy Libby
Clayre McKay
Edna Oliver
Mary Philbrick
Joan Shaw
Jane Smart
Marie Smart
Loretta Varney
Grace Young
Janice Hogan
Montana coal reserves eyed for synthetic fuel potential
Montana's Coal Montana reports coal reserves near 222 billion tons with easy mining prospects though quality is generally below ideal. Analysts see potential for synthetic liquid fuel development given the large resource base and accessible seams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
Bath societies and clubs hold Christmas gathering
The Past Lady's club of Myrtle Lodge of Odd Ladies held a Christmas meeting at Mrs. Pearl Campbell's home in Winneganee with 18 guests at a Christmas supper. Officers for 1951 were discussed, sick members were remembered, and a January meeting planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Lodge
Odd Ladies
Pearl Campbell
Winneganee
Gertrude Pratt
Denver
Col
Gertrude Stewart
Harriet Carter
Anna Burnham
Alice Lewis
Jennie Oliver
Lucy Perry
Lucelia Blake
L Perry
Washington Street
Lizzie B. C. Chaney
Priscilla Estes
Sadie Savage
Eunice Perry
Edith Miller
Louise Rogers
Winter Street Auxiliary Holds Christmas Party Meeting
The Winter Street Auxiliary of Winter Street Congregational church met for a brief business session and a Christmas party. Carols and solos by Evelyn Percy and Ruth Freeman complemented the gift exchange. Refreshments were provided by Thelma Sylvester Evelyn Percy Edith Horne and Elizabeth Young. Next meeting hostesses are Jane Goodman Elizabeth Hartleb Katherine McCole and Edith Haggett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winter Street Congregational Church
Evelyn Percy
Ruth Freeman
Thelma Sylvester
Edith Horne
Elizabeth Young
Jane Goodman
Elizabeth Hartleb
Katherine McCole
Edith Haggett
Chatterbouts Hold Christmas Party At Mrs Brooks Home
The Chatterbouts gathered at Mrs Alberta Brooks on Huse street for a Christmas party. Members present included Mrs Harriet Cotton, Mrs Elaine Mitchell, Mrs Blanche Locke, Mrs Mary McCrater, Mrs Gladys Gamble, and Mrs Alberta Brooks. Gifts were exchanged and refreshments served. The next meeting will be at Mrs Louise Hamlin on Cummings street.
Helping Hand Club Christmas Party Recap
The Helping Hand Club held a Monday Christmas party at Mrs. Leo Rossignol’s home on Shepard Street with gift exchange. Guests included Mrs. Rita Fournier and hostesses served supper. prizes went to Mrs. Oliver Foster and Mrs. Henry Albert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Rossignol
Shepard Street
Rita Fournier
Oliver Foster
Henry Albert
Eugene Sirois
Emile Cyr
Harvey Bergeron
Sylvia Langlais
Leland Green
Francois Vaillancourt
Clifford White
Youth Fellowship Presents Christmas Pageant The Nativity
The Wesley Methodist Youth Fellowship staged a Christmas pageant The Nativity featuring Judy Watts Beverly Knight Christel Cornish Vera Lee Watts Charles Hanson Patsy Morse Elizabeth Bull Walter Upham John Haley Priscilla Marble Marriet MacDougal Carol Cornish Jack Waterhouse Bill Morse Elizabeth Marble and Billy Hanson. After the program the group sang carols around town and enjoyed refreshments served by Mrs C C Sargent Mrs Alvah Morse Mrs William Hanson and Mrs Jack Waterhouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Youth Fellowship
Wesley Methodist Church
Judy Watts
Beverly Knight
Christel Cornish
Vera Lee Watts
Charles Hanson
Patsy Morse
Elizabeth Bull
Walter Upham
John Haley
Priscilla Marble
Marriet MacDougal
Carol Cornish
Jack Waterhouse
Bill Morse
Elizabeth Marble
Billy Hanson
C. C. Sargent
Alvah Morse
William Hanson
Central Ladies Aid Tea at Mrs Hodgkins Home
Mrs Laforest Hodgkins hosted Central Church Ladies Aid for an afternoon gathering. Christmas decorations and a tea table received praise as the event concluded with tea served to members.
Christmas Tree Party At Water Street Hall
The Home League of the Salvation Army held a Christmas tree and party on Water street Thursday evening. Members decorated the tree, arranged gifts, and sang carols after readings. Mrs. Sarah McEachern substituted for Santa and announced gifts, receiving a token of appreciation. Refreshments included ice cream cakes candies popcorn and an orange for each guest. The Sunday School Christmas tree party is planned for Saturday at 6 30 with a program by the children. committee led by Mrs. Clinton Flemming with class teachers.
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Home League
The
Salvation Army
Water Street
Sarah McEachern
Santa Claus
Clinton Flemming
Newells and Torrents Win in YMCA Intermediate League
In YMCA Tuesday action the Newells beat the Junior Elks 50 42 after a strong first half 22 7 led by Jerry Bruce. The Torrents defeated the Junior Rotarians 47 45 with key scores from Shorty Devoe and Norman Final sealing the win.
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Newells
Elks
Torrents
Newell Boys
Bruce
Newell
Mike Burden
Robert Footer
Rotarians
Dick Hinds
Bobby Arsenault
Shorty Devoe
Norman
Arents F.G
Russell
F. Torrey
J. Bruce
Elks F
Turcotte
Harmon
Coombs
Footer
Torrey
Burden
Hersom
Pomerleau and
Tar
Oldest Tortoise Roams Grounds of Napoleon’s Island
A giant land tortoise on St Helena roams the grounds of the governor’s residence. Believed to be at least 175 years old, the tortoise is described as the only living link to Napoleon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plantation House
St. Helena
South Atlantic
Napoleon
Central Church Christmas Services Draw Large Crowd
The Central church held a Christmas Sunday service rich in decor and solemn worship. Baptisms were performed for Gregory Mark Page Thomas George Underwood Jr and Joan Ferris. A kindergarten and primary party followed with carols and memories shared with elderly parishioners.
Comfortable Waterfowl Feather Pillows Enduring Comfort
Pillows filled with waterfowl feathers and down offer superior head and neck support due to buoyant, resilient material. They wear out when feathers break and should be replaced promptly to maintain comfort.
Cutting Diamonds With Hardened Steel Blades
The article explains that while diamonds are extremely hard, they are cleaved using specially hardened steel blades rather than another diamond.
Christmas Holiday Visits Across Bath Area
West Bath residents and families shared holiday gatherings with relatives in Brunswick Woolwich Bath Gardiner and Bangor. Local service members visited homes in Bath and Fort Dix postings were noted for Pvt William Moore and Pvt Richard Renshaw while Larrabee family hosted and guests included Joanne Boudreau and John Larrabee relations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leon Belanies
Bondeyy
Leon
Brunsch
Loring Small
Wilbert
Small
Elmer Mank
Woolwich
Lance
Victor Fuller
Robert Killiam
Robert Killiam, Jr
Emmett Furlong
Laura Whitmore
B. F. Whitmore
Gardiner
Percy Holbrook
Waterville
Robert Thompson
Bangor
Virgil Libby
Owen Thompson
Elmer Williams
Massachusetts Hospital
David Ring
Carl Robinson
Bath
E. W. Haggett
Arthur
Charles Haggett
Joseph Larrabee
Po Walter Larrabee
Topsam
Joanne Boudreau
Northeastern Business College
Portland
Marshall Boudreau
William Moore
Fort Dix
N. J
Richard Renshaw
Jean Lermond
Richard
Cliff Kelley
Edward Robichaud
Lawrence Burnham
Kittery
Irving Burnham
Warren Davis
Fred Rose
Maynard Carleton
Harold Perkins
Stanley Rose
Herbert Murphy
Raymond Bridges
Wiscasset
Jennie Larrabee
John Larrabee
Strachey Storm Letter Linked to The Tempest Formative
Scholars tie a 1609 Strachey letter describing a great storm to Shakespeare's The Tempest. Strachey, Jamestown's first secretary, reportedly shared further storm details with Shakespeare after returning to England in 1611.
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Shakespeare
William Strachey
Strachey
America
Jamestown
England
Cement Porch Floors Get Durable Finishes
Cement porch floors can be enhanced by applying a cement primer followed by a finishing coat of exterior concrete floor enamel.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mary Yone
George
Federal Street
Ral Weeks
Joshua
Hannah Loung
Mary Hobson
Bemis
Congregational Church
Rensel H. Colby
Mademoiselle
Front Street
Bath Marksmen
Day
Wallace
Staley
Cooke
Ames
Wolf
Rosenburg
Smith
Nelson
Petit
Snell
Goss
Bragg
Plant
Pratt
Jewett
A Small
Libby
Price
Hilyard
Frates
Talbot
Mitchell
St. Martin
McCabe
Fortier
Harrington
Conley Gris
Bath Societies
Past Lady’s Club
Carle Longfellow
Eugene Sie
Eleanor Ferguson
Florida
Nellie Lord
Winter Street
Chatterbouts
Helping Hand Club
Central Ladies Aid
Y.M.C.A
Central Church
Jesus
Frederick D. Hill
Carleton Andrews
Chri
Gregory Mark Page
Donald T. Page
Thomas George Underwood, Jr
Thomas G. Underwood
Joan Ferris
Lane
Edward Ferris
Richard Kimball
Nellie Fitch
Richard Quick
Cynthia Moses
H. W. Crosman
J. P. Horgan
Edward Leitest
Everard Appleton
L. E. Hodgkins
Horace Morse
Rudolph McRae
Adolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
Herald Angels
Betsy Bertrand
Donnalee Miller
Loretta Bailey
Nancy McRae
Carol Haynes
Deborah Bragg
Jill Olsen
Sally Grindell
Judy Ashe
John Preble
Patricia Parks
Hodgkins
League
Mabel Merrill
W. S. Blair
Shirley Cain
Lawrence Wyman
Betty McPhee
Nancy Pratt
Harry S. Larrabee
Arthur Small
Jane Henderson
Donald McRae
Melvin Hodgkins
Richard Redson
Charles Burden
Pilgrim Fellowship
West Bath
Merton Wright
Ronald
Uz. S. N
Larrabee
Rabee
E Ronald
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