Bath Junior High crafts 65 Santa Clauses for Salvation Army
Bath Junior High School students under Carter produced wooden toys on an assembly line to distribute to children via the Salvation Army. The 65 boys painted hobby horses ducks carts and barnyard pull toys bought all materials themselves and completed the project by a yesterday deadline.
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Bath
Bath 9 Army
Bath Junior High School
Hard Carter
Salvation Army
Santa Claus
Carter
Richard Carter
Dick Moody
Terry McDougall
Fred Thompson
Donald Thayer
Miss Grainger Weds Bertrand L Lavoie
Frances Xavier Grainger of this city wed Louis Lavoie of Brunswick in a St Marys RC Church ceremony performed by Fr John E Jaine. The couple, married on the 40th anniversary date of the bride's parents, planned a Bermuda honeymoon before settling at 17 Stone Street Brunswick. The bride, a Morse High graduate and Windlass Co stenographer, wore gray with navy accessories and carried a prayer book. the groom is a Bath Iron Works pipefitter, son of the late Louis B Lavoie of Brunswick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Xavier Grainger
Louis Lavoie
Bruns
St. Mary's
Leonard W. Lozier
Mass
Leonard W Lozier
Lynn
Eagle
Brunswick
Portland
Bermuda
Stone Street
Alkazins Host Family Christmas Party in Washington
Mr. and Mrs. David Y. Alkazin of Washington Street entertained a Christmas Day family party. Mrs. Lydia Wood of South Paris, celebrating her 88th birthday, joined the gathering with sons Capt. David Alkazin U.S.A.F. and Sgt. Norman Alkazin U.S.A. Others included Norman and Sheila Alkazin's family, relatives Sanford Annis and Hortense Stone, Robert Wheeler, Ralph Jackson and children from Oxford, among a large group. Festivities featured a 17-place dinner, a decorated home, and a Christmas tree with gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Y. Alkazin
Washington Street
S.F. l
Norman Alkazin
U.S.A
Norman
Sheila
Sgt
Alkazin
Fort Devens
Mass
Wood
Sanford Annis
Norway
Hortense Stone
Robert Wheeler
South
Paris
Ralph Jackson
Kenneth, Norman
Martha
Oxford
Cubs Pitcher Warren Hacker Served as WWII Bomber Crew Chief
Warren Hacker, pitcher for the Chicago Cubs, served as a bomber crew chief in the Marine Air Force during World War II. He flew missions and held a leadership role within the unit, applying his athletic discipline to wartime service.
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Warren Hacker
Chicago Cubs
Marine Air Force
West Bath Grange News and Upcoming Events
West Bath grange met with announcements of a New Year’s Eve dance led by Mary Gaudreau and William Small Jr. from 8:30 to 12:30. Officers elected included Dorothy Lewis as Flora, installed by State Deputy Joseph Larrabee. Saga dahoc Pomona to meet next week with supper and installation of 1955 officers. Degrees set for Jan. 24 and 31, applications due Jan. 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Bath Grange
Mary Gaudreau
William Small, Jr
Mattie Collins
Dorothy Lewis
Flora
Alberta Day
Lewis
Joseph Larrabee
Sagadahoc Pomona
West Bath
Orange
Brownies Christmas Party at Central Church
For-Get-Me-Not Brownies of Troop 13 held a Christmas party in Central church parish house. They decorated a tree with sequin snowflakes and candy cane pencils, exchanged gifts after carols, and served punch and cup cakes.
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Troop 13
Central Church Parish House
John Greene, Jr
Donald Preble
Daniel Beaton
Earl Wade
Linwood Haynes
George Cary
John Carl
Haynes
Drake Butterfield Couple Wed at First Parish Brunswick
Marguerite and Drake Butterfield were married Christmas Eve at the First Parish church in Brunswick with Rev John A Samuelson officiating. The couple left Sunday for Sarasota Florida to spend the winter. The item notes goats native to French Morocco climb to browse on barley branches.
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Margueritetterfield
Brunswick
John A. Samuelson
Lrs. Drake
Sarasota
Fla
French
Morocco
Christmas Party at Good Will Club Delights Members
The Good Will Club held a Christmas party with decorations and a tree in the living room surrounded by gifts. Mrs. Kay Gainsley led a program of quizzes while ice cream cakes and candies were served by four young ladies. Gifts were distributed from the tree by Mrs. Reed and the girls. The next meeting is January 10 with Mrs. Kay Gainsley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kay Gainsley
Jenice Rice
Donna Youland
Jean Willis
Katherine Phillips
Reed
Edith Rice
Mae Getchell
Florence Brann
Cynthia Phillips
Helen Price
Cora Rice
Gertrude Marston
Beulah Crocker
Lillian Fitch
Ethel Bailey
Lorreta Carlton
Eleanor Carlton
Pearl Reed
Mary Hall
Injured in Phippsburg Crash on Icy Route 209
One person hospitalized after two cars collided on icy Route 209 near Winnegance in Phippsburg Sunday. Dorothy Williams, 26, of Bath, suffered a head bruise and leg cut and was taken to Bath Memorial Hospital. Roland Maynard, 19, and Mary Hunt, 18, both of Brunswick, along with Donald Williams, 26, and his four children, were uninjured. Damage estimated at about 200 to Maynard’s car and 300 to Williams’s car.
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Phippsburg
Winnegance
Bath Memorial Hospital
Dorothy Williams
Bath
Philip Hodgkins
Roland Maynard
Brunswick
Mary L. Hunt
Maynard
Williams
Farley Family Christmas Reunion Delightful at High Street Home
Mr and Mrs Raymond Farley hosted a 16 year family reunion on Christmas at High Street with 13 guests. The evening featured an old fashioned Christmas dinner a decorated tree gift exchange carols and poems with four grandchildren performing entertainment. Out of town guests included Gus Del Cotto Helen Tony and Russell Middletown NY Carel South Lancaster MA Jo Orlando Orlando FL Izell Farley Wickliffe OH and Paul Farley of Bricks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Farley
High Street
Hersom and Miss Allen File Marriage Intentions
Conrad D. Hersom of Maple Street and Miss M. Allen of 723 The Street filed marriage intentions at the office of Clerk Harry E. Ring Jr. The couple are listed as the son and daughter of their respective parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conrad D. Hersom
Frederick He
Maple Street
M. Allen
Jesse W. Allen
the Street
Harry E. Ring, Jr
Watch Those Teeth First Tees Shape Long-Term Care
Dr. Robert E yaw ee of aaa pie university says early care of first teeth reduces future dental problems. The note emphasizes preventive measures to avoid costly issues in later years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert E. Yaw
Boston
Memorial Hospital Brightens Christmas With Community Donations
Bath Garden club decorated lobbies and the children's ward while two wreaths donated by Melvin Henderson graced the reception hall. Karen Haines of Wiscasset brought 70 favors for patients, and Bath Teachers Club funded gifts for ward children. Sewall Williams contributed trees and decorations. a 16 pound turkey arrived anonymously. Carolers from Woolwich and others visited, underscoring the season's spirit of giving.
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Bath Garden Club
Melvin Henderson
Karen Haines
Wiscasset
Bath Teachers’ Club
Sewall Williams
Santa Claus
Bath
Hospital
Woolwich Glee Club
Robert Melanson
Hospital Nurses Christmas Party at Memorial Hospital
Night shift nurses from Memorial Hospital held a Christmas party Tuesday last week at Mrs. Thomas Leask’s Woolwich home. Gifts were exchanged and refreshments served. Night supervisor Mrs Eva Pinkham received a gift and corsage. Attendees included Mrs Dorothy Robinson Mrs Sally Collins Mrs Barbara Jones Mrs Ruth Stevens Miss Dorothy Milliken Mrs Althea Cow sins Mrs Dorothy Vaillancourt Mrs Yvonne Vaillancourt Mrs Leah Coleman Mrs Helen Webster and Mrs Madeleine Ricker.
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Memorial Hospital
Woolwich
Thomas Leask
Eva Pinkham
Dorothy Robinson
Sally Collins
Barbara Jones
Ruth Stevens
Dorothy Milliken
Althea Cowsins
Dorothy Vaillancourt
Yvonne Vaillancourt
Leah Coleman
Helen Webster
Madeleine Ricker
Engaged: Jane Mocklar to wed James Daley in Washington
Mr and Mrs Edmund L Mocklar announce the engagement of their daughter Jane Ellen Mocklar of Washington D C to James H Daley son of Mrs Joseph J Daley and the late Mr Daley of Olean N Y The bride to be attended Morse High School and Massachusetts Protective Insurance Co now in Federal Government service The groom a Olean High School graduate served four years in the U S Army and is also in government service The wedding is planned for February 1 in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmund L. Mocklar
Charles Street
Westboro
Mass
Bath
Jane Ellen
Washington, D. C
James H. Daley
Joseph J. Daley
Daley
Olean
Morse High School
Miss Mocklar
Massachusetts Protective Insurance Co
Worcester
Olean High School
U. S. Army
Washington
Health Report Notes Chickenpox Cases In GADAHOC COUNTY
The health department reports two chickenpox cases for the week ending December 18 in GADAHOC County. Milwaukee Braves star George Crowe led the league in 1955 with 128 runs batted in and finished with 34 home runs.
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Gadahoc Coun
Health and Welfare
Paippaburg
Milwaukee Braves
George Crowe
Eee Assn
Christmas Party at Fisher School Featured Student Performances
Morning program highlighted by Ora Fournier announcing and student acts including Jingle Bells Away in a Manger Silent Night and The Night Before Christmas. Classes held afternoon parties with refreshments as room mothers assisted.
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Ora Fournier
Nancy Kocha
Kitty
Judith Layton
Bethlehem
David Swearingen
Robert Jewell
Madeline Pouliot
Leanna Guerette
Amy Jaqui
Overseas Army Families Ties Seen on Korea Duty
Army Sergeant First Class Irvine C. Mank and Lt. Philip Haskell of Bath are among service members with families in Maine. Mank, detail chief in Battery A, and his wife Carol live in Phippsburg while the 13th Field Artillery Battalion returns from Korea to Kobe, Japan. Lt. Haskell, stationed with the 19th Infantry Regiment in Pusan, Korea, visited by Bath residents Alc and Mrs Bowker in Tachikawa Japan.
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Irvine C. Mank
Carol
Phippsburg
Japan
13Th Field Artillery
Korea
Worun-ni
Kobe
Honshu
Mank
Bartlett O. Smith
Bath
Alc
Arthur M. Bowker, Jr
Tachikawa
Bowker
Uadron
Far East Air Material Command
Philip Haskell
U. S. Army
Arthur M. Bowker
Pine Street
Studies on Radio Signals From Outer Space
Extensive studies explore radio signals reaching Earth from outer space. Researchers observe patterns, test reception methods, and discuss potential cosmic origins and implications for astronomy and communication. The work involves multiple laboratories and international collaboration.
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Earth
Outer
Space
Local Social Roundup of Bath and Nearby Towns
A long list of weekend visitors and residents' movements from Bath and surrounding towns includes Byron and David Mond and families in Bath, Freeland Marston and children in Bruick, Greenwood and Durham families, plus numerous drivers, nurses, and service members. Highlights note visits to and from Brunswick, Topsham, Winthrop, Augusta, Bowdoin Center, and other area locales with church and hospital ties, illness, travel, and social gatherings.
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Vic “Willard
East Fsea
Edward Baker
Roger Robinson
John Tarbox
Bath
Cleora Tarbox
Topsham
Lillian Thompson
Brunswick
John McLaine
Erland
Darling
Candy’s Harbor
Caroline Reneau
C.M.G. Hospital
Lewiston
Gail Fountain
ACB
Denver Cole
Earl Trott
Portland
Clayton Hutchins
Richard Denham
Harold Hobart
Raymond Denham
Fanny
Edna Small
Merton Small
South Gardiner
May Gould
Wendall Heenie
St. Cloud
Sundey
Bangor
Linwood Hackett
Claytor Mitchell
Kittery
Caleb Mitchell
Elsie Randall
Augusta
R. A. Dickinson
Dorothy Dickinson
Birdena Catland
Vera Sherman
Frances Wilson
Carrie King
Enoch Gilpatrick
Bowdoinham
Richmond
Perley Harmon
Ruth
Irene Allison
Bowdoin Center
Dogs For College Caldwell N J
Edith Smith an 18 year old Montclair Teachers College student raises thoroughbred collies and Norwegian Elk hounds to fund her education. Neighbors complained kennel was dirty and dogs starved and kept awake, but local authorities have upheld her efforts.
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Caldwell
N. J
Edith Smith
Montclair Teachers College
Night Burglar Alarm Triggers Police at New Haven Candy Store
Two detectives with drawn guns investigated a midnight burglar alarm at a New Haven candy store. A visiting policeman entered the dark shop after finding the door unlocked, triggering the alarm during his check.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Conn
Salvation Army Gives Christmas Aid to Large Family
The Salvation Army distributed gifts to a family with 11 children at the Army hall. Captain Essie Jones and Helen A hosted the event providing three new pairs of shoes, overshoes and rubbers, jackets, a coat, several used shoes, and 17 items of clothing. Toys included a tricycle, games, books, toy autos, and more.
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Salvation Army
Dee
Essie Jones
Helen A
Army Hall
Sige
DeMolay Chapter Prepares for Lisbon Falls Visit
DeMolay members held an evening session before traveling to Lisbon Falls for the Mothers degree. Junior Councilor Lance Fuller supervised a baked bean supper report. James Annis reported on the basketball team progress as others prepared for the Mothers Degree ceremony with a large group.
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Lisbon Falls
Lance Fuller
James Annis
Rober McRae
M. C
Jack Warren
S C
Richard Crabtree
S. D
George Lang ‘Behn
James Annis Marshall
Donald McAllister
Gordon Allen
Edward Cummings
Victor Fuller
Davie Bush
Harvey Brewer
Donald Page
Harry Allen
Frank Harvie
George Wright
Mothers’ Circle
Ruth Fuller
Lisbor Falls
Edward Frye
Edward True
Everett Adams
E. Thomas Albee
Bishop Seeks Herbert Music to Guard Youth in Worcester
Worcester a diocese leader the Most Rev John J Wright argues young listeners are exposed daily to suggestive tunes on radio and television and urges the Guild of Our Lady of Providence to draw family groups to its programs He cites Victor Herbert as an example of suitable music to counter danger
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Worcester
Mass
John J. Wright
Victor Herbert
Bishop Wright
Guild of Ou Lady of Providence
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Miss Grainger
Bertrand L. Lavoie
Austin-Cates
Center Stratford
Lavoie
St. Michael’s College
Winooski
Bath Iron Works
Louis B. Lavoie
Mrs. Alkazin
Front Street
Rosaman
Calvin Taylor
Helen Field
Verl McNelly
Alton Collins
Carl Meister
Persis Miller
Ethel Lee
Alex Burgess
Gary Meister
Gail
Emma Larrabee
Beatrice Wallenius
Brownies
Drake
Butterfield
Good Will Club
Hee Ee
Hall
Mrs. Pearleed
Farley
Turkey
Hospital Nurses
Jane E. Mocklar
MR. Daley
Health Report
Fisher School
Mary Cunningham
Modern School of Dancing
Bonnie Luce
Richard Oxton
Joan Arsenault
Margaret Lowery
Carol Coombs
Patricia Herbs
Betty Mead
Arthur Swan
Janice Carr
David Merry
Stephen Rogers
Alden Adams
Stanley Swan
Miss Cunningham
Xibang
Vincent
Ress Eermaion
Corey
Museista
Gilesco
Center
Granger
Grace Relly
Laurel & Hardy
Roy Rogers
Jefy Morrow
George Colene
Rouard Frank
Alexander Scoundy
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