Christmas notes fill town with lights and community spirit
The town glows with greens and colored lights as homes and stores deck the season. Community events include the Star lodge election of officers, charitable toy drives for Europe via CARE, and Christmas parties for local church children with multiple figures and performances. Pine Cone Rebekah lodge met to discuss year-end matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Starlodge
Knights of Pythias
Fred Blagden
C. C
Irving Davis
V. C
Rawmon Sherman
Joseph Erskins
Charles Cowley
Roger Cowley
Charles Sewall
Glenwood Lamson
I. G
O. G
Grand Lodge
Blagden
Mary Clark
American Legion
Europe
Philadelphia
CARE
St. Philip's
Lincoln Lodge
A. F
A. M
Frances Karnes Appointed Wardens of Local Club
Mrs. Frances Karnes is named warden to fill a vacancy from Mrs. Lillian Dow’s removal. She oversees fruits and flowers. members should report illness or confinement. A Christmas party followed the meeting with a tree, readings by Mrs. Dorothy Fulton, carols, and gifts from Santa. The Pine Cone club raised funds from a Christmas basket sale won by Richard Barker. The Rebekah degree is set for Jan 27 with a rehearsal on Jan 13. Personal items list holiday visits and travels of local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Karnes
Lillian Dow
Pownal
Dorothy Fulton
Santa
Cora Sutter
Alice Maybury
Rebekah
Bertha LeBourdais
Laura Main
Pine Cone Club
Richard Barker
St. Philip's Church
Delmas Leighton
Daniel Leeman
Falmouth
Kenneth Hutchins
Daisy Phinney
Arthur Phinney
West Medford
Mass
Boylston Hutchins
Hollis Greenleaf
Florida
William Clark
Middle Street
F. Burton Hodgkins
South
Frank Huntoon
Rangeley
D. Gordon Petrie
Bentley School of Accounting
Boston
Donald M. Petrie
Diamond Match Co
Wadsworth
Petrie
Portland
Sanford
Charles T. Doe
Cheshire
Donald Lee Southall
J.g
Washington, D.C
Naval Annex
Southall
Mary Stinson
Wiscasset
Roland Tarbox
California
Tarbox
Martha Tarbox
Federal Street
Hardy Ells
Cambridge
Ellis
Parker E. Marean
Main Street
Leon G. Flood
Richard and
Gardiner
Horace Day
Wesley
Melville Greenleaf
Edgecomb
Ralph Knowlton
Augusta
Leslie A. Sullivan
Hooper Street
Arctic explorer Ralph R. Robinson dies in Worcester
Local citizens mourn the death of Ralph R. Robinson in Worcester Massachusetts last week. An associate of Comdr Donald B. MacMillan, he joined several Arctic voyages. Robinson served many years as an alumnus of Worcester Academy, retiring about two years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worcester
Mass
Ralph R. Robinson
Robinson
R Donald B. MacMillan
Arctic
Worcester Academy
Percival L. McPhee dies in Rockland after long illness
Percy L McPhee 57 of Rockland died at home Saturday after a long illness. He was born in Gardiner son of George W and Nellie Cowley McPhee and lived in Wiscasset. A WWI Navy veteran and Mason he leaves widow Cecille a daughter Muriel Ronco Lubec two grandsons Carl and Glen Ronco brothers Gerald Rockland and William G Wiscasset. Funeral at Burpee Rockland officiated by Rev John Smith Lowe with Commandery escort and interment Achorn cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Percy L. McPhee
Rockland
George W
Nellie Cowley McPhee
Gardiner
Wiscasset
Percy
Lincoln Lodge of Masons
American Legion
Cecille
Muriel Ronco
Lubec
Carl
Glen Ronco
Gerald
William G
Burpee Funeral Parols
John Smith Lowe
Achorn Cemetery
Personal notes on recoveries and visits in New England
Mrs. Paul Hurd has returned home to West Bath after an appendectomy at Memorial hospital and is recovering satisfactorily. Mrs. Edson Whitehurst and daughter Mary Jane of Woodbury New Jersey are visiting her parents. Roland W. Payne of Beverly Massachusetts arrived Wednesday to spend the rest of the week with his sisters and their families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Hurd
West Bath
Memorial Hospital
Edson Whitehurst
Mary Jane
Woodbury
N. J
den Street
Roland W. Payne
Beverly
Mass
Everett Lemont
Otis Card
Jennie Howe
Melissa Main
Elwood Howe
Billerica
Harold Shaw
Harry Watson
Bath
Wallace Sheldon
Bath Memorial Hospital
Percy Marston
Frank C. Harding
Canton
Randall Orr
Phyllis Chamberlain
Fryeburg Academy
Donald Leavitt
Axford Buck
New York
Buck
S. A. Buck
Merle Jameson
Leroy Jameson
Keith Jameson
Philip Trask
Keith Academy
Brian M. Jewett
John D. McNeish
Paul A. Pitman
Forrest Baker
Bath Iron Works
Harvesters 4-H Christmas party and West Bath gatherings
West Bath residents report a Harvesters 4-H club Christmas party at the Littlefield schoolhouse and numerous Christmas visits and meals among local families including the Farnham, Larrabee, Swain, Rose, Donnell, Graves and Donnell households. Pfc Robert Miller on furlough from Fort Knox visited his parents. Mrs Pauline Belanger attends 4-H State contest in Orono.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Miller
Fort Knox
Lynwood Miller
G. C. Smith
Joe
Donald
Leonard Smith
Bath
Stanley Rose
Frank
Sandra
Alfred Condon
Harland Booker
Philip
Gail
Carolyn
Albert Brown
George Booker
Cpl
Robert D. Farnham
Ocean Springs
Miss
Keesler Field
Biloxi
Francis Deehan
West Bath
Reginald Farnham
Waterville
Mar
F. W. Deehan
Joseph W. Larrabee
Trafton Swain
the Baptists Church
Topsham
Swain
First Baptist Church
David Ring
Joan
Mary Lou
Carl Robinson
Fred W. Larrabee
Walter Larrabee
William
David
Joseph
Deborah
Marvin
Lee Skelton
Emma Rice
Bessie Small
Lyple Small
Conrad
Stephen
Portsmouth
N. H
Edward J. McMann
Jean
Marie
Frank Lehane
Etta Gallant
Pauline Belanger
Harvesters
Orono
Carl Crane
Philip Boudreau
Marshall Boudreau
Fred Rose
Maynard Carleton
Harold Perkins
Loring Small
Charles T. Small
High Street
Kenneth Noyes
Howard Noyes
Beverly
Mass
Archibald McCoy
W. Streeter
Flushing
N. Y
Henry Donnell
Ann
Henry, Jr
Marguerite
Frank Donnell
Earle Donnell
Donald Hayward
Bronxville
Jeanette Williams
Boston
Elmer Williams
Foster's Point
Carroll Wing
Arthur Wing
Burton Wing
Cleon Wing
Clair
Calvin Wing
Chester Wright
Oscar Wright
Eulelia Pray
Dresden
Carl Graves
Larrabee's Grove
Forest Graves
Portland
Bay Point Residents Contribute to Children's Christmas
Bay Point lists include Mrs. Frank Young of Merrick and Mrs. J L Schuller of Norwood as contributors. Local residents visit, with Sturgis Leavitt and others stopping by, while state trooper Powers investigates recent cases. Mental health patient Kenneth Crafts returns home from Bath Memorial hospital. Sheriff Messenger investigates a cottage break in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Young
Merrick
J. L. Schuller
Norwood
Mass
Sturgis Leavitt
Leavitt
L. M. Spinney
Hassel
Virginia
Jane
Brunswick
Francis Powers
Georgetown
Bay Point
Frederick P. Moffatt
Wilmer Bowen
Jean Reed
Bath
Clinton Cunningham
New York City
Kenneth Crafts
Bath Memorial Hospital
Ardene Pinkham
Carl Delano
Charles W. Messenger
Leo Purtell
Maurice Burns
Reginald Gordon
Hyde Windlass Bowling League records set at halftime
Tigers cling to a three point lead as Hyde Windlass league play ends first half. Pirates post high team single 418 and Braves high team total 110 while W Weston scores 134 and York 323 in a night of mixed results. Nearby social items note travel by Bostoners and engagements with local families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Weston
York
Pirates
Braves
Tigers
Hyde Windlass
Arcade
H. W
Woolwich Church Activities and Community Christmas Events
The Woolwich area reports choir rehearsals and youth group meetings at the First Congregational and Montsweag Baptist churches. Union Bridge and Chopps school Christmas programs feature student performances, perfect attendance, gifts, and community celebrations with locals like Linda Soule, Gerald Rattleff, and Rosalie Hathorn. Local families share holiday visits and hospital notes, including births and travels to Boston and Bath Memorial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Congregational Church
Nequasset
Francena Cromwell
Christian Endeavor
John F. Anderson
Montsweag Baptist Church
H. E. Danielson
Woolwich Center Baptist Church
Union Bridge
Linda Soule
Gerald Rattleff
William Wright
Carlton Leach
Richard Young
David Leonard
Dolly
Patricia Murphy
Lewis Savage
Ruth Pinkham
Mary Martha Muckler
Barbara Thornton
David Thornton
John Murphy
Santa Claus
Richard Pinkham
Dawna Leonard
Sylvia Perkins
Maureen Clancy
Patricia Henderson
Arolyn Francis
Junior Elks Edge Junior Lions In Tight Openers
The Junior Elks beat the Junior Lions 33 to 31 in a close Tuesday night Y M C A tilt as Tommy Underwood led the Elks with 17 points and Dave Pinkham and Walt Fullerton added 10 each. In the second game the Junior Colonials defeated Little Torrent 48 to 41 with King starring for the Firemen and Bob Small scoring 23 for the Colonials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tommy Underwood
Albert Cornish
Dave Pinkham
Walt Fullerton
Elks
Fullerton
Pinkham
Colonials
King
Bob Small
Harrison Tipsword
Junior Elks
Sullivan
Wyman
Hawes
Avian
Lion Timer
Pratt
Kingsbury
Bourget
Woolwich Women’s Bowling League Tie Marks Evening
The Birches took six points Tuesday night at Arcade Lanes in Woolwich Women’s league bowling and tied with the Oaks for the league. The Oaks also earned six points in a match against the Willows, keeping the standings tight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oaks
Birches
Woolwich
Christmas Concert at Beacon Street Methodist Church
A Christmas concert was held Wednesday evening at Beacon Street Methodist Church. Santa visited, distributed candy, and a program of carols and readings was performed under the direction of Mrs. Blanche Locke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beacon Street
Beacon Street Methodist Church
Santa Claus
Sarah Jewett
Jackie French
Diane Barter
Sherman Mitchell
Susan Plummer
Virginia McDanels
Judy Plummer
Bethlehem
Sandra Lee Young
Norman Jewett
Ronald Lewis
Leona Anderson
Ruby Mitchell
Irene Hatch
Ellen Fletcher
Joan Bailey
Red Nosed Reindeer
Carolyn Mitchell
Robert Jewett
Patricia Robinson
Joanne Crosby
Jane Green
Margaret Mitchell
Judy Legard
Betty Lou Mitchell
June Green
Alie Jewett
Reading
Shirley Rogers
Jean Betts
Jeannette Stinson
Patty Robinson
Richard Lord
Jay Rogers
Ronald Pye
Allan Hunt
Jeannette Stimson
Jesus
James Robinson
Sara Green
Blanche Locke
Tuesday League Standings and High Scores Detail
Tuesday League shows Steeves leading 6815 Pontiacs with top single 7 4 by Steeves and high team totals. R Frates posts 182 for high single, L Plant nets 612 for high single, Steeves adds 561 and 2583 for high team marks. Mrs Frank Ello and son Frank Jr visit Carteret relatives in New Jersey over holidays with the Hannas on Washington Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Plant
Steeves
Frank Ello
Frank, Jr
Carteret, N. J
Elle
Mark P. Hanna
Washington Street
Ramblers Defeat Camden 65 to 47 in Smooth Victory
The Brooke Ramblers pulled away early and kept the lead, beating Camden 65 to 47. Mel Cornish scored 14 for the Ramblers while Roland Marriner led Camden with 16 as Camden trailed 19 9, 31 19, and 48 at various points. The item also notes a social event at 972 Washington Street for Mrs Drake's son and wife from Hagerville Md.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooke Chevrolet Ramblers
Camden
Mel Cornish
Ramblers
E Roland Marriner
Nae
Holmsen
Cornish
Young
Steen Rf
Harrison E Smith
Ce Footer
Burgess
Irish
Rg Sturtevant
Marriner
Frye If Milliken
Rf Perry
Rf Whitney
Rainfrette
Lg Hanson
Hoffman
If Wheaton
Karl
Christmas program by Nazarene Sunday school
The Nazarene Sunday school presented a Christmas program Tuesday evening featuring songs recitations and solos by many children. The event included gifts for children and presents for the pastor his wife and key Sunday school staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nazarene Sunday School
Tuesay
Curtis L. Stanley
Birthday party for Michael Perkins marks fourth year
Michael Perkins son of Mr and Mrs Reid Perkins celebrated his fourth birthday with a Christmas party at home on Central Avenue. Attendees included Ricky Coleman Arlene Coleman Gloria Pratt Davie Pratt Sharon Downing Susan Downing Kenneth Hardy Jean Hardy Dennis Perkins Wayne Thayer Bruce Temple Mary Jane Camp bey Sandra Perkins and others. Refreshments were served games played and gifts placed around a decorated Christmas tree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Perkins
Reid Perkins
Central Avenue
Michael
Ricky
Arlene Coleman
Gloria
Davie Pratt
Sharon
Susan Downing
Kenneth
Jean Hardy
Dennis Perkins
Wayne Thayer
Bruce Temple
Mary Jane Camp
Bey Sandra Perkins
Motorist fined for driving with license under Court recorder presides
Arthur Murphy of Sebasco was fined 15 dollars plus court costs after being found guilty of operating a motor vehicle while his license was undeclared. Complainant was Francis W Powers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Murphy
Sebasco
John W Quarrington
Francis W Powers
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Miss Josephine Merry
Charles DiPerri
Janice Harriman
Patricia Morris
Mary Bourassa
Alice Rankin
Joan Kaler
Frederick Engert
Carol Higgins
John Blagdon
Russell LeBourdais
Bernard Bailey
Leighton Roy
Charles Shea
Pine Cone
Preeteen
Front Street
Ralph P. Robinson
Harvesters 4-H Club
Littlefield
Hyde Windlass Bowling League
Herbert Murphy
Larrabee
Diane Curtis
Edward Curtis
Rochester
Red House
Lincoln Street
Hyde Memorial Home
Ann Powers
Ester Wers
George Zl
Richard Hersom, Jr
Richard T. Hersom
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Winter Street Congregational Church
Joseph O. Purdue
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Arsenault
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Wilson
Colby
W. Besaw
O. Marsh
G. Allenwood
Leonard Preble
Carroll Houdlette
A. A. Houdlette
Farmingdale
Carrie Houdlette
May Haley
Machias
Charles Haley
Leonard Dube
Tampa
Fla
William Raynes
Roland Raynes
Junior Lions
Torrent
Devore
Hanson
Mihalos
Hill
Wright
Haines
Dow
Russell
Small
Torrey
Bele Oliver
Tipsword
R. Torrey
Main
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Remick
Belanger
Woolwich Women Bowling League
E. Chaput
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Dummy
Willows
Daley Meeeees
Brown
Price
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Berry
Morrisette
Hart
Gordon
Purdy
Gham
Reed
Jack
E Berry
Pontiacs
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Frates
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R Small
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Plant
J. Edward Drake
Frederick E. Drake
James Benjamin Drake
Haggerstown
Donald Rayelcome
Lester Ambrose
Poops Wilson
Ickie Radley
Gohellen
Waneta Cressey
Jean Greenleaf
Everett McNell
Angels
Caton
Ruth Barstow
H Carro
Bernherr
Saeulets
Dicky Rideout
Avis Crocker
Hamlin
Lydia Bailey
Seco
Brother
I Harvey
Ronald Sanford
Janice Orr
Joan Dutton
Merry Christmas
Bers
James Greenleaf
Laverne Grace
George Pickard
Elsie Radley
Jesus Barbara Orr
King of Kings
Warren Orr
Dale McNelley
Sheila Wilson
Lois Johnson
Elwynne Kenney
Frances Greenleaf
Arlene Wharff
Marily Temple
Billy Radley
Manger
Pattie Dutton
Jane Cressey
Chester Ambrose
Vernita Crooker
Vesusyei
Jimmy Cole
Whovam Olson
Caradies
Karen Orr
Joan Lewis
Bertha Cressey
Lydia Dutton
Edgar McNelley
Marilyn Temple
Voice of Love
Joy Bells
Carol Ann Pickard
Lydia Bailey A
Carol Rideout
Clement Ambrose
Marilyn Ray
Nancy Fickett
Donald King
Donald Ray
Albert Caton
Billy Wharff
Roger McNelley
Francis Perkins iSong
Sweetly Sleep
Little Babe Vernita Crocker
Janice
Marilyn Hamlin
Michael Greenleaf
Paul Barstow
Ernest
Emery Rideout
Ralph Radley
Charles
David Barter
Magella
Joan Hamlin
Priscilla
Christine Lewis
Norma Lounsbury
Agnes Cressey
Ralph Richardson
Edward Kenney
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