Municipal election activity hints at upcoming vote
A city election looms with filing deadlines near. City Clerk reports papers available, while Ward 7 seeks reappointment and rumors swirl of other candidates. Possible candidates include Edward J. McMann in Ward 1, Herbert M. Ward 2, John J. Kee Jr. Ward 5, and Lloyd Hooker linked to H. Martin Powers’s term. Incumbents facing Feb terms: Hecht Ward 1, Clark Ward 2, Marco Ward 3, Comeau Ward 4, Hunter Ward 5, Archibald Jr. Ward 6, and Donald Ward 7.
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A. Mitchell
Edward J. McMann
Herbert M
John J. Kee Jr
Formaakeeemaker
Educa Lloyd Hooker
H. Martin Powers
Aes
Joseph Hecht
Byron E. Clark
Wesley Marco
Melvin L. Comeau
Stan
Hunter
Archibaldi , JR
Donald Ward
Ship painting arrives at city office by New York artist Marr
An oil painting of the Bath built ship Marr from New York has arrived and is hung in the city clerk's office. It will later be displayed in the auditorium with other paintings and models. Mrs Marr is identified as the wife of J W Marr.
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Bath
Marr
New York
Tanker avoids ice to reach Bath after Kennebec voyage
M. V. Lucy Reinauer from Boston Fuel Co. fought through two days of ice in the Kennebec River from Hallowell to Gardiner. Crewman Arthur R. Moore of Hallowell said one propeller broke and hull holes opened near Gardiner and Richmond. The tanker reached Bath about eight o'clock Saturday night after marooning delays.
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M. V. Lucy Reinauer
Boston Fuel Co
L' Enrouté
Boston
Kennebec River
Hallowell
Gardiner
Arthur R. Moore
Moore
Oaklands
Richmond
Swan Island
Bath
Grass Fire Responded To On North Street Extension
Fire crews from three trucks fought a lively grass fire along the east shore of the Mill pond on North street extension after an 11 33 call from Box 511. Children playing nearby are believed to have started the blaze.
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North Street
Mill Pond
Higginson announces marriage of Bever y Ann Higgin s
Mr and Mrs Walter A Higgin s of 1311 High Street announce the marriage of their daughter Beverly Ann to Spermond O Grant of Newton Massachusetts. The ceremony took place in Bath in December.
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Walter A. Higgins
High Street
Bevery Ann
Spermond O. Grant
Newton, Mass
Bath
Party and Program at Corliss Street
A community gathering at Corliss Street featured Mrs. Dorothy Pratt welcoming attendees and a program including readings songs and choral pieces. Participants listed include Prisvilla Allen Kathryn Ravots Kine Dale nis King and others with Terry Holbrook Gail Lane and Pamela Andrea Mac ven among narrators and performers. A Christmas Eve feel ended with Santa Claus handing out gifts from a decorated tree and Sunday school members receiving boxes of sweets from the Philathea class.
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Dorothy Pratt
Prisvilla Allen
Kathryn Ravots
Moatht
Dalenis King
Dale Smith
A i . Anger
Ot Fingers
Sentine Winen
Jesse Nor- Devi
Cns Fatale
Terri
David x
Bruce Waters
Terry Ho
Sanita Claus
White Ribboners Host Christmas Party
Mrs Harriet Wright of Union Street hosted the White Ribboners in memory of Mrs Nellie Brown a longtime member The gathering featured a gift exchange refreshments were served by the hostess with help from Alice Pratt and Miss Sarah Pratt A Yankee bee led the next meeting with Ila Stover organizing members are asked to bring a 25 cent gift for the swap
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Harriet Wright
Union Street
W. C
Nellie Brown
Mae Besaw
Sarah Coombs
Union
Alice Pratt
Sarah Pratt
Ila Stover
Merry Christmas at Bath Children's Home
Christmas at the Military and Naval Children's Home in Bath was a gala event with many friends sending gifts from within and outside the city and state. Governor's Council members presented items as part of the holiday observance, bringing cheer to the children and staff.
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Bath
Ryan
Phils
Jaanes
Aanameae
Petiston
Woman Ida Mae Morris Collapses at Police HQ
Mrs. Ida Mae Morris of Georgetown and Seattle collapsed at police headquarters Monday. Sheriff and federal agents continue their investigation. She has improved and is now a patient at Memorial hospital. Mrs Herbert T. Caverly and son traveled to the scene.
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Ida Mae Morris
Georgetown
Seattle
Wash
Roscoe C.den
Saas Cnt
Sheriff's Department
Andl Federal
The
Memorial Hospital
Wedding Saturday at St. Mary’s in Sedgwick reception follows
Miss Jeannette Babine wore gray with navy accessories and carried red roses and white carnations. Robert Freeman stood as best man. The ceremony at St. Mary’s was followed by a reception at Sedgwick. The couple, both Morse High School graduates, will reside in Boston after a wedding trip.
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Jeannette Babine
Colonia
Robert Freeman
Sedgwick
Gendhavnts
Rosemary Ferris
Engagement announced at egg nog party in Portland
Mr and Mrs Arthur W King of Edgett Street hosted an egg nog party Saturday after six to announce the engagement of their daughter Priscilla King to Pvt Scott Hutchinson of the Army Air Forces son of Mr and Mrs Scott Hutchinson of Parsons Road Portland The home featured greens and a Christmas centerpiece Out of town guests included the Hutchinsons and several Mass residents No wedding date has been set.
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Arthur. W. King
Edgett Street
Ag Priscilla
Scott Hutchinson
Scott A. Hutchinson
Parsons Road
Portland
Miss King
Morse High School
Larson Junior College
New Haven
Christmas Babies Reported in Town Longtime Stork Visits
A boy born to Mr and Mrs Howard Thomas at 2 24 a m and a girl born to Mr and Mrs Oscar in Bath at 2 p m mark a festive day with Santa Claus in town.
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Howard Thomas
Oscar Age
Bath
Engagement announced for Cleora Perkins and James Vaillancourt
Mrs. Mary A. Carlton announces the engagement of her niece Cleora Mae Perkins to James J. Vaillancourt both of Bath. Perkins graduated Morse High School class of 1 and Vaillancourt Morse graduate 1952. She works in Senter's Inc office in Bath and Vaillancourt is employed at a Brunswick henery.
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Mary A. Carlton
Cleora Mae Perkins
James J. Vaillancourt
Bath
Miss Perkins
Morse High School
Mr. Vaillancourt
Morse
Senter's, Inc
Brunswick Hennery
Engagement announced for Marion Pereau to Lawrence Bot
Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin H. Pereau of New Britain Connecticut announce the engagement of their daughter Marion to Lawrence F. Bot of Idaho. A December announcement notes an October wedding planned. Edward L. Gaudreau of Idaho and guests plus family are involved in the arrangements.
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Benjamin H. Pereau
New Britain
Conn
Marion
Lawerence F. Bot
Portland Couple Celebrate Silver Wedding Anniversary
Mrs. Esther Andrews nee oss from Portland and Richard Andrews of Waterboro marked 25 years of marriage. The couple, longtime Maine residents, reside in East Brunswick and are active in music circles. He teaches piano and organ while she served as organist at Central Re e District and officiated at weddings. Both are involved in local chapters and churches.
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St “Carleton Wrete
Bone
Tries
Richard
Andrews
Portland
Ee Esther ‘Oss
Waterboro
Charles Andrews
East Brunswick
Dun
Ae Andrews
Maine
AS Cies
Genesta Chapter
Bath
Ee Baptist Church of
Tith
Baptist Church of Waterboro
New Eng Tel. & Tel. Co
Ann
Bath Bride Weds John Anthony Grill in West Somerville
Miss Abet Johnson of Bath married John Anthony Grill of New York City Sunday at Saint Clement's Church West Somerville. The bride wore a gray suit with white accessories and orchids. sister Miss Carol Johnson was maid of honor. Best man was Ciro De Leo. the reception followed at Mrs Howard B Hawley’s Boston home. The couple will reside in Baldwin Long Island New York after a wedding trip.
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Johnson
Bath
John Anthony Grill
New York City
Saint Clement’s Church
West Somercant Mass
Abet Johnson
Reve
coa @ughter
Pa M. Olm
Mr. of Grill
Dwight W. Pierce
Carol Johnson
Ciro de Leo
Paul O. Johnson
Howard B. Hawley
Boston
Oeme. Grill
Zoners Baldwin
Long Island
N. Y
Morse High School
LaSalle Junior Co
Auburndale
Mass
Manhattan College
Brooklyn Crores Institute
Corp
Mineola
Long
Bath Couple Meets Queen Elizabeth on Ocean Voyage
Alfred J. Back reports a fine trip aboard the Cunard liner Queen Elizabeth with excellent weather and food. Bath residents Mr. and Mrs. Russell Trish of 1181 Washington Street were en route to visit Mrs. Irish’s parents and to celebrate the holidays, while Mr. Irish, a veteran of the Baga War, also traveled.
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The
Independent
Alfred J. Back
Bath
Russell Trish
Washington Street
Rish
Irish
Geoper
Samesta
An Oo
Yoan
Ian
Suburb Civic Club Sponsors Carolers Wednesday Evening
Olive Perry chairs the project with Mrs Hazel Atwood Mrs Mila Morse Mrs Dorig Wilson and Mrs Roberta Farrell. Carolers include Pamela Atwood Edward Morse Sharon Holbrook Susan Farrell Peter Farrell Stephen Wilson and others. After singing the group returned to the Community Club house for cookies and hot chocolate enjoyed by carolers and members.
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Olive Perry
Hazel Atwood
Mila Morse
Dorig Wilson
Roberta Farrell
Pamela Atwood
Edward Morse
Sharon Holbrook
Susan Farrell
Peter Farrell
Stephen Wilson
Brucena Morse
Judy Morse
Harvey Hinckley
Dennis Perkins
Gene Bubar
Brian Bubar
Gloria Pratt
David Pratt
Douglas Knight
Cn Gull Pry
Golden Anniversary Observed by Stevens in Woolwich
Mr and Mrs Wendall P Stevens quietly celebrated their golden anniversary at Sagadahoc Ferry Woolwich. The couple’s life centered around Mr Stevens grocery business supplying hotels summer residents and the Stevens family staff at the Old Folks home.
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Mr. Wendall P. Stevens
Old Folks Home
Wendall P. Stevens
Ummer
Sult Bies
Woman collapses at police headquarters
Police identified a woman as Ida Morris a 35 year old seer from Seattle who collapsed at headquarters Monday morning and was taken to Memorial Hospital in an ambulance. She reportedly suffered malnutrition and had tuberculosis treatment records. Investigators noted she had arrived in Georgetown seeking work and had not eaten for 10 days.
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Ida Morris
Seer
Po- Washington, Es
Eee
Tas Semorial Hospital
Seattle
Georgetown
Mrs Corliss and Niece Return From Christmas Visit
Mrs Charles A Corliss of York Street and her niece Mrs Bertha Churchey of Chicago returned Saturday evening from a Christmas visit with Chiotos daughter and husband and Wilbur B Skin.
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Charles A. Corliss
York Street
Bertha Churchey
Chi T
Chi
Wilbur B. Skin
Bate 25 words Gret insertion 36 cents
Bate 25 words Gret insertion 36 cents details unclear in readable fragments. The brief appears to reference a pricing note or advertisement line with per word charge and incremental costs.
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Bate
Gret
Community Guests Share Holiday Visits Across Maine
Local households report a flurry of holiday calls and stays. Mr and Mrs Arthur Curtis and daughter Susan hosted relatives while Mr and Mrs Derocker, Mr. and Mrs. Butler of Smithtown and others welcomed guests from Pittston South Gardiner and North nearby towns. James Brawn and Patricia Brawn visited from Girard College Philadelphia and U S Navy duty at New London. Raymond Peabody and Richard Dore left for Fort Campbell Kentucky after short visits with relatives. Beatrice Stevens, Patrice Stevens and Donald Parent hosted Beatrix Saturday. Holiday guests included Lt Cmdr and Mrs Herbert Davies and son Michaela Arlington Virginia and Lt and Mrs M Weston Dow Wadhover Field Chicopee Falls. Mrs Warren Lawrence accompanied by her mother Annie Harris will return Monday. Mrs Mabel Lancaster remains in Portland after surgery.
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Millwara Patten
Eeventes Curtie
Arthur Curtis
Susan
Frank Derocker
Farr
Milton Oe
Edward
Dougie
Frederick Ae
Pittston
South Gardiner
Carl Carlis
Harold Butler
Smithtown
George Wn
Richard Dore
Raymond Peabody
Fort Campbell
Arnold
Tourtelette
William Valentine
George Sed
Spear Sed
Y Wrenham
Seabrook
Wallace Carr
Richmond
Ethelyn Carlson
Ann St. Onge
Topsham
Beatric
Atrice Stevens
Donald Parent
Orivie Baker
U.S.N
Arlington
Milton Baker
Gray
Todd
Wadhover Field
Chicopee Falls
Mass
Lewis E. Smith
Greenbelt
Sadie Dow
Lewiston
Warren Lawrence
Annie Harris
Local Guests Attend Bruna Yee and Herley-Johnson Event
Mr and Mrs Espere St Onge and Mr and Mrs Joseph Ouellette of Bruna Yee attended the gathering alongside Herley Johnson. The report notes their presence and participation in the social function.
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Espere St. Onge
Bath Odd Fellows Set Enviable Record
The Bath Odd Fellows report a strong year with members contributing to a worthwhile program. The last regular session of the year invites attendance and ideas, while preparations for Grand Lodge events and a future Grands Night are outlined by officials including Wilbur Casey.
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Bath Odd Fellows
Wilbur Casey
Progeeme
State President to Visit Bath Eagles for Past Presidents Night
The state president will visit Bath to greet members for the seventh time. The occasion marks Past President's Night with elected officers to be seated. At the last meeting 906 members enjoyed a lobster stew supper. a light lunch will follow the session on Tuesday.
Senior Morse High student serves Coast Guard duty at Quoddy Head
A Morse High School senior from Lubec is serving with the Coast Guard at Quoddy Head. The report notes his duty status and location without detailing dates or further specifics.
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Alexander
Ers Morse High
Coast Guard
Quoddy Head
Lubec
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