Engagement notice for Palak Danette Smith and John Elmore Smith
Mrs tt O Smith of NS High announces the engagement of their daughter Palak Danette Smith to John Elmore Smith son of Mr and Mrs Elmore Smith of 117 Vaneg Circle Marietta Ga. Palak is a Morse High graduate and senior class president active in land art allies and National Honor Society. John is a Marietta native and U S Air Force veteran stationed after basic training. A January wedding is planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tt O. Smith
NS High
Palak “Danette
John Elmore Smith
Elmore Smith
Vaneg
Marietta
Morse High School
Pope Society
Enie
U. S. Air Force
Brives
Land Air Force Base
San Dao
Hampup Reres
Aduate
Hamilton Air
Daley Celebrates Eighteenth Birthday Party
Sandra Daley, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Daly, hosted a Sunday afternoon birthday party with Christmastide decorations. The home featured poinsettias and a Christmas centerpiece. Miss Daley wore a satin gown with black bows as guests, including Jane and Ann Day, welcomed her in receiving line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daley
Poinsettl Jas
Jane
Men's Choir Plans Benefit at Winter Congress Church
The Men's Choir of Winter Congress Church will present a benefit program on Wednesday night. Doors open at seven thirty with a full dress rehearsal tonight and a performance to follow, featuring a charity event to support church efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ender
Fvatia
Chureti
Brunswick sailor fined for reckless driving on Route 106
Calvin J. Wester 21 of Brunswick Naval Air Station faced municipal court before Judge Gardiner R Deering. He pleaded guilty to reckless driving on Route 106 and paid a $25 fine plus $5.90 in costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gardiner R. Deering
Calvin J. Wester
Brunswick Naval Air Station
Peckless
Mith-Tobey Post American Legion Meeting Outline
Smith Tobey Post American Legion of Kyelon will hold a meeting Tuesday at 7 30 to discuss several matters. Commander Turcotte asks attendees to wear their Legion hat and to contact him or Adjutant MacDonald for obtaining 8 or 10 photographs to be framed and hung in the lodge hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allst
Adutant L. C
MacDonald
Estern Union
Dance pupils host Christmas party at Central church
Madelyn Wetherbee School of the Dance hosted a Christmas party for ballet and tap pupils at Central Church parish house on Saturday evening with mothers attending. The program featured a baton tap, an Ice Sprite ballet, a Mary Carter song and tap number, a stair acrobatic piece, a Snow Queen ballet, and puppet interludes. Mrs Wetherbee distributed pennants and gifts, and guests enjoyed ice cream and Christmas cookies as the evening closed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
Meet Wetherbee
Madelyn Wetherbee
Central Church Parish House
Patti Jovit
Cheryl Wetherbee
Mary Carter
Lorrane Brewer
Peggy Moriarty
Papertheey
Puppe
Howdy-dody
Mrs. Etherbee
Carol Haynes
Ellen Low
Sue Owen
Linda Lawrence
Virginia Percy
Kathy Watson
Penn
Wetherbee
George Gardenier
Russell
Howard Steen
Alfred Frye
Manley Grant
W. Linwood Haynes
Salvation Army to Deliver Christmas Dinners in Bath
Salvation Army workers in Bath will call for or deliver Christmas dinners with complete meals and toys for children. Capt. Jones notes strong support from the Little Maine Ramblers benefit show and Genesta Chapter OES White Christmas event, though current donations trail last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Army
Bath
Capt. Jones
Little Maine Ramblers
Genesta
Engagement announced for Roxlyn Towle and Warren Ralpheeson
Mr and Mrs Merle L Towle of Brunswick announce the engagement of their daughter Roxlyn Carole Towle to Warren Ralpheeson son of Mr and Mrs Charles L Kenney of 22 Goddard Street No wedding date has been set Miss Towle is a senior at Brunswick High School Kenney a 1952 Morse High School graduate works in the composing room at the Bath Times
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merle L. Towle
Brunswick
Roxlyn Carole
Warren Ralpheeson
Charles L. Kenney
Goddard Street
Miss Towle
Brunswick High School
Mr. Kenney
Morse High School
Bath Times
Bath Junior Hospital League hosts New Year ball at Armory
The Bath Junior Hospital League invites the public to its annual New Year’s Eve ball at the Bath Armory with Joe Avery and his orchestra. Funds from the event support hospital needs including a new binocular microscope from the committee’s fundraising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lea
Bath Armory
Joe Avery
Bath
Y.M.C.A
Arcade
Morse High Gymnasium
State Armory
Times
Armory
Theodore Bertocci
Edward L. Kinder
William F. Mussenden
Donald N. Small
Kinder
William P. Cane
League
Frederick W. Robie
Eugene P. Eberhard
Omar R. King
Leonard P. Litchfield
William A. Niss Hall
Eleanor Wilson
Leslie C. Shumway
Frederick M. Haggett
Perpetual Inventory System for Non-Capitalized Office Supplies
Bath accountant William Mussenden, member of the National Association of Cost Accounts and auditor for Bath Iron Works, writes a forum letter arguing the value of a perpetual inventory system for non capitalized office supplies. The piece responds to a previous June entry and will appear in the January issue. Mussenden also contributed a technical article on reducing workers compensation costs through tips from Nations Hearters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Association of Cost Accounts
William Mussenden
Bath Iron Works Corporation
Mr. Mussenden
Ss Eee
Marital Intentions Filed by Navy Man and Bath Pair
Marriage intentions were filed at the City Clerk office by Joseph R. Russell U S Navy son of Mrs Rose Ann Cash of Washington D C and Miss Sylvia Rice daughter of Mr and Mrs Walter Rice of 7 King Street also by Francis Richards and Miss Katherine Louise Du both of Bath, Maine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Eming
Joseph R. Russell
U. S. Navy
Rose Ann Cash
Washa
D. C
Sylvia Rice
Walter Rice
King Street
Francis Richards
Katherine Louise Duboth
Bath
Paris Demographics Report Shows Immigrant Born Share
A Paris census snapshot notes that about 48 percent of residents were born in Paris. It highlights growing immigrant populations shaping city demographics and cultural life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Engaged: Catherine Winn to George Larrabee Jr in Mass
Catherine Winn daughter of Mr and Mrs George Francis Winn of Methuen Massachusetts and George William Larrabee Jr son of Mr and Mrs George W Larrabee of Farm Phippsburg Maine announce their engagement. Winn graduated Edward T Searles High School 1947 Lowell State Teachers College 1951 and is pursuing a Masters in Education at Calvin Coolidge College. Larrabee graduated Morse High 1947 attended One of Maine College of Agriculture and is active in 4 H. owns Juniper Ledge Farm poultry business. Wedding planned in June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Francis Winn
Oakland Avenue
Methuen
Mass
Erine Teresa
George William Larrabee, Jr
George W. Larrabee
Juniper Ledge
Phippsburg
Miss Winn
Edward T. Searles High School
Lowell State Teachers College
Lowell
Calvin Coolidge College
Boston
Larrabee
Morse High
Maine College of Agricultur
Chicago
Juniper Ledge Farm
Barbara Ann Taber Hosts Sixteenth Birthday Party
Miss Barbara Ann Taber daughter of Mr and Mrs Carl Taber of 675 Middle Street celebrated her sixteenth birthday Tuesday evening with a Morse High School group. A weenie roast supper and twin birthday cake followed by ice cream and fruit punch. Home decorated with Christmas touches and a holiday centerpiece. Indoor games produced prizes for Di Bailey Donna McDougal El Pecci Diane Bailey Bernice Green and Frances Witham. Guests included Dawn Newcomb Mary Talbot Judy Brown Joyce LeMoine ye Watts Elvira Pecci Diane ley Harriet McDougal Joan Pouliot and Frances Witham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara Ann.Taber
Carlyle Taber
Middle Street
Morse High School
Taber
Shirley Swearingen
di Bailey
Donna McDougal
el Pecci
Diane Bailey
Bernice Green
Frances Witham
Miss Taber
Dawn Newcomb
Mary Talbot
Judy Brown
Joyce LeMoine
Ye Watts
Elvira Pecci
Dianeley
Harriet McDougal
Joan Pouliot
Candle Light Nave at Wesley Church Christmas Cantata
Approximately 100 people attended the candle lit nave of Wesley Church Sunday night to hear the Wesley choir present a Christmas cantata. The program featured solos and duets by Mrs. Walter Upham Mrs. George Biette Mrs. Oma h Snipe Mrs. Stan Hunter Edward Butterfield Earl Lermond and HarryMasters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wane Methodist
Wesley
Anes
Rus
Walter Upham
George Biette
Omah Snipe
Stan Hunter
Edward Butterfie Earl Lermond
Harry Marsters
Howard D. Hull
Mise
Sabe Johansen
Fillgabeth Herbie
George
Bi ‘Mae On
Christmas program at Central Church dazzles with carols
Central Church hosts a long Christmas program featuring Sunday school groups and soloists including Jean Beaton Jean Steen Nicky Main and Linda Ashe. The event includes carols like Silent Night It Came Upon a Midnight Clear and White Christmas with presentations by the Primary and Junior departments and a White Gifts ceremony. Refreshments were served by the church’s young women and the Igrim Fellowship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ren
Aerry Hs
David Thombs
Dennison
Jeffrey Peavey
Linda Morse
En MacDonald
David Haggett
Marjorie Ferris
Jean Beaton
Christ
Nicky Main
Ee Haynes
Jean Steen Sree
Burleigh
Bonny Chase
Nancy Osgood
Edward MacDonald
Nas
Jesus
Yon Richard
Gregory
Terri- Lee Wade
Jennifer Hamilton
Martha Shepard
Jesus Marie McMann
Robert Kenney
Kenneth Smith
Ted Astegeia
Vickie Norton
Jean Harris
Arthur McDougall
Jesus Alison Turpie
Mrs. Hamilton
Stephen King
Thomas Bertocci
Jean McMann
Shantavisi
David Thornton
Solo
Susan Litchfie
Donald Smith
Pamela Brown
Carla Tukey
Tommy London
Arolyn Frances
Dia
Keith Fraser
Judith Vons
Mabel Ashe
Eleanor Main
Nancy McRae
Jill Olsen
Patricia Hill
Hamilton
Kenney
Beatrice Main
Ferris
David Bailey
James Preble
Kenneth Poole
Duane Fras
Richard Moody
Robert Chaplin
Kenneth Poo
E. Es
Jenes ‘Orse
Jason Merrill
Ir B
Don
Young Ladies of Igrim Fellowship
Wrapping Gifts From the Mitscher Volunteers Help Home
Members and patronesses of the Thespians join Operation Santa Claus sponsored by the U S S Mitscher crew to wrap gifts for the Mil and Naval Home residents. Moorey evening at the Butterfields on High Street, marking the second year of ship officers aiding Christmas for the home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thespians
U.S.S. Mitscher
Bath Iron Works
Edward M. Butterfield
High Street
Miland Naval
Home Economics Class Crafts for Christmas Season
Morse High School home economics students showcase craft projects for Christmas involving greens, artificial snow, wreaths, and corsages at a Mother-Daughter buffet hosted by the Future Homemakers of America. Dorothy Thompson MCed the event with a decorated clothing laboratory and a tree. FHA girls also organized a faculty tea with student-made cookies and cakes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bilan
Morse High School
Natalie Fisher
Arline McDeorr
Morse
Dorothy Stevens
Prominent West Bath Man In Hospital
Harry P Rich of Berry Mills West Bath is in Memorial Hospital since June after a fall caused a broken hip. At 81 or 82 he has long served the town in many offices and is praised as a patient and uncomplaining. Friends note Christmas cards will be missed due to illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry P- Rich
Berry Mills
West Bath
Memorial Hospital
Rich
Jacy
Odie
Student Recognition Day at Beacon Street Church
Sunday observance at Beacon Street Methodist Church honors church students as part of the morning service. Youth will deliver the message titled The Talents of the Youth. The note mentions carp and a 75 year lifespan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beacon Street Methodist Church
Memorials and Society Notes From Bowdoinham area
Obituary notices list Arnold Ahearn and Joseph Aikens among survivors with a Maine funeral, plus a son and three daughters named. Church and club reports cover missionary society, Comfort Branch Sunshine Society officers, card and package drives, and a Christmas program. Personal items list travels, visitors, and gatherings across Maine, New York, Connecticut, and other states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnold Ahearn
N. Y
Joseph Aikens
Littleton
Mass
James Arnett
Richmond
Clifford
Raymond Waltman
Maine
Brackett
Brunswick
Gerald Beals
Rogers Vet
Boothbay
Orono
Arnold Blair
Lewiston
Gretchen Blair
Methuen
Howard Brewer
Hamdener
Ralph Harrington Breepalls
Missionary Society
Harry Prout
Mabel Heenie
Fern Chesley
Doris Blodgett
Marjorie Champlain
Esther Valentine
Josephine Valentine
Margery Emerson
Ruby Blanchard
Miriam Ride‘out
Shirley Curtis
Comfort Branch Sunshine Society
Annie Palmer
Ethel Hackett
Anna Palmer
Mildred Given
Lottie Purington
McFaddens Host Open House Christmas Eve
Mr and Mrs Roscoe P Mc Fadden of Middle Street will entertain with an open house Christmas night at their home. It was announced the event will be on Christmas Eve as the annual occasion when the Mc Faddens entertain friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roscoe P. McFadden
Middle Street
Mrs. McFadden
Club Forty-Two EatinS With Christmas Santa Party
Forty-Two’s rooms were filled with gaiety Sunday afternoon as Santa visited the club. He presented gifts to each child and allowed them to speak with him about Christmas Eve. Candy canes and treats were served by Mrs. Beth Jaquith, Mrs. Maurice Owen, and Mrs. Leonard Smith with assistance from Mrs. Jane Footer to about eighty children who enjoyed the festive tree and Santa’s arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa
Clumbers
Beth Jaquith
Maurice Owen
Leonard Smith
Jane Footer
Asere
Fleet Reserve Women Entertain Children at Party
The Ladies Auxiliary of the Fleet Reserve staged a children’s party with hostesses Mrs Gandee Mrs Gilstrap Mrs Hunter Mrs Parrish Mrs Graham Mrs Martin Mrs Carlson and Mrs Longsby. They thanked local business firms for donations that supported the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fleet Reserve
William Gilstrop
Mies
Judy Claus Wan Portraned
Ba Oh
Gandee
Jerry Parrish
John Carlson
Portland
Gilstrap
Hunter
Rice announces approaching marriage of Sylvia Russell
Mr and Mrs Walter Rice of 7 King Street announce the approaching marriage of their daughter Miss Sylvia to Raymond Russell, son of Rose Ann Cea of Washington. The ceremony is planned for December 24 at 7 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Rice
King Street
Sylvia
Sor Raymond Russell
S.S
Rose Ann Cea
Washington
Eat
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mise Patricia Janesse Smith
Sandra Daley
Mith-Tobey
American Legion
Mrs. Madelyn Wetherpe
DSI
DON Ey Savings 3 “Loan Association O Front ST Bath ME
Roxlyn Towle
Warren R. Kenney
Miss Roxlyn Carole Towle
FORUM
Catherine
Larrabee, Jr
Phippebats
Catherine Teresa Winn
Barbara Ann Taber
Coleyvanes
Wesley Church
Wesley Choir
Eleanor Voorhees
Johnson Hall
Columbia University
New York
Wilmer S. Oorhees
Bedford Street
Central Church
THE
Mitscher
Eee Adarens Oe
Voie
Ena
Tracey UL
Sree
Ay Ue, A
Oa Rifles
Veronica Hurst
Bill Elliot
ALVED
TER PD
Technicolor
Bowdoinham
Jane Given
Waterbury
Conn
George Ackley
Frank Reynolds
Erland Curtis
Poncas
Grange
Prudence Hamilton
Kendon Curtis
Kenneth Mac-Dougal
Rockland
A. S. Mac- Elmer Jordan
Vera Heath
Wallace Hunter
Porteland
George Rowe
Sioux Falls
S. D
Norman Rowe
Charles Messer
Arthur White
Town Hall
Arthur Curtis
David Berry
Danbury
Santa Claus
Apa
Paltas
Fort Ieee
Papi
Tony Ats
Ele Ford
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