Wiscasset community notices and obituary of Clinton Bailey
A Wiscasset note lists upcoming lodge meetings on January 5 to 7 and a St Philip's church women’s annual event. It also reports many holiday calls and visits around town. Clinton P. Bailey, 74, lifelong resident and former farmer and truckman, died at his Federal street home. Funeral held at First Congregational church with Rev. Stanley Johnson officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Jerusalem
Wiscasset
Lincoln Lodge
A. F
A. M
St. Philip's Church
P.m. Garrison Hill
O.E.S
George Sproul
Elinor Sproul
Hey
William Jackson
Sproul
Florence Bell Jackson
Central Maine Power Co
Mason
Carroll Sproul
Clarence Benner
Nettie Blagdon
Richmond
Esther Dickey
Richard Colby
Earl Colby
Middle Street
University of Indiana
Paul Hurlburt
Paul, Jr
Sally
Hurlburt
Camden
George Davison
Hodge Street
Francis Wiley
New York
West Medford
Mass
Kathryn Perkins
Portland
Foster Perkins
William Cost
University of Maine
George Cowan
Wendy Ross
Washington, D. C
Daniel R. Sortwell
Gardiner Road
Benner
Nellie Randolph
Kittery
Ronald Shea
Clinton Shea
Water Street
Georgia
Forest Munsey
Chester Swett
Boothbay Harbor
Leslie Ferris
Bath
Frank Donato
Newton
Alice Rankin
Thayer Hospital
Waterville
Edgar Rankin
Federal Street
Wilder Merry
Stanley Parlin
Chester Merry
Erville Meserve
Sandra
Verna Southard
Nellie Merry
Clinton P. Bailey
Woolwich Community Gathers for Services and Holidays
Rural notices from Woolwich area include church events at South Gardiner and Montsweag Baptists on January 3 and 1 0 p m Watch Night. A Christmas pageant was postponed due to illness, and town students resume school January 4 after vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Webber
South Gardiner Baptist Church
Woolwich Center Baptist Church
Montsweag' Baptist Church
George Wilson
Ralph Reynolds
Sagadahoc Ferry
Woolwich Youth Wounded in Accidental Rifle Shooting
Roger Hersom a 12 year old Woolwich resident was treated at Memorial hospital for a flesh wound to the arm from an accidental shooting while target practicing with a .22 rifle at Woolwich Center near the town hall. He and companion Ralph Wright Jr 14 were involved. the injury required hospital care and the case was investigated by Sagadahoc County Sheriff Loring D Small.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger Hersom
Woolwich
Memorial Hospital
Hersom
Ralph Wright, Jr
Woolwich Center
Sagadahoc
Loring D. Small
Woolwich Girl Injured In Fall At Home
A four year old Woolwich girl fell in her home and hit her head on a door post. She was treated and released at Memorial hospital after being brought to the Woolwich State Police sub station by her parents and escorted by State Trooper William Boyland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woolwich
Memorial Hospital
Jeanne Commish Waughter
Melvin R. Cornish
Mountain Road
William Boyland
Ayer Family Visits Camden Relatives at Christmas
Mr and Mrs Brenton Ayer along with children Charles and Marilyn spent Christmas with Mrs Ayer s sister and Mr and Mrs Charles Ronco and family in Camden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brenton Ayer
Charles
Marilyn
Arrowsic Teen Drive Chairman Sells 250 Records for March of Dimes
Robert Phinney Jr named to lead a fund raising drive selling 250 Kingston Trio 45 R P M records at 89 cents each. Greenblatt's store will display them, or orders can go to Ralph York, Ridge road, Bath. A record hop at the Armory on January ninth aims to attract 400 to 500 teens with high school musicians, refreshments, and a chance for an expense paid New York weekend for a lucky ticket holder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Phinney Jr
Kingston Trio
Molly D
Greenblatt
Ralph York
Ridge Road
Bath
Armory
New York
Robert
Perleston Pert, Jr
Judy
Jeffrey
Boothbay Harbor
Otty Steen
Lawrence Rothwell
Frances
John
Mark
Saugus
Mass
Rothwell
Norman Drummond
Warren F. Hawley, Jr
Smith-Tobey Post Plans New Year's Eve Party
Smith-Tobey Post American Legion hosts its annual New Year's Eve party at the post home for legionnaires and invited guests. Cliff Leeman's orchestra plays from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. with refreshments and coffee at midnight. Committee members include Scott Kittredge James Chaput Andrew Hart and Edgar Leavitt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith-Tobey Post
American Legion
Post
Cliff Leeman
Scott Kittredge
James Chaput
Andrew Hart
Edgar Leavitt
Miller Couple Return Home After Christmas in New York
Mr and Mrs Edward F Miller have come back to 420 Middle Street following a Christmas visit in New York City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward F. Miller
Middle Street
New York City
West Bath pupils celebrate Christmas program and gifts
About 128 students at West Bath school took part in a Christmas program with performances from each grade and a Santa visit. Donna Smith played an organ piece funded by Mrs. L. D. Small as the program opened. The West Bath P T A provided each child with a Christmas stocking amid a joyful community gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Bath
Donna Smith
L. D. Small
George Boynton
Charlotte Doyle
Gloria de Palma
Santa
Dresden Community Clubs Share Christmas Cheer
Fifteen Dresden Boy Scouts visited Randolph, Mt Olive Branch chapter O E S met for Christmas observance on December 15, and P T C held a party packaging candy and popcorn for schools. Earl Coates will attend January 18 as new superintendent. families and club members exchanged gifts and enjoyed refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dresden
Randolph
Mt. Olive Branch
P.T.C
Earl Coates
Ernest Cate
Needle Club
Charles McDonald
Dresden Mills
Wallace Rittall
Bath
Thomas Vigue
Tommy, Dean
Gary
Timmy
Whitefield
Irene Rice
Vigue
Lyndal Good
Alfred Houdlette
Audrey
James Cameron
Grace Brown
Westbrook
Melville Houdlette
West Dresden
Richard Houdlette
Terry
Philip Carol
Richmond
Bert Call
Lawrence
Pauline Call
Arthur Siegars
Dorr Woodward
Dean Woodward
Auburn
Hildreth
Winchester
Mass
Priscilla Ingraham
Elliot
Helene Woodward
Bangor
Hersoms Celebrate Christmas With Brown Family
Mr and Mrs Gordon Hersom and children Gordon Jr and Gail Joanne of 59 Bluff Road were Christmas guests of Mrs Hersoms parents Mr and Mrs Raymond Brown of Candys Harbor. Also at the Browns for Christmas dinner were Mrs Inez Smith of West Point and Ben Pennell of Bailys Island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon Hersom
Gordon, Jr
Gail Joanne
59 Bluff Road
Hersom
Raymond Brown
Candy’s Harbor
Inez Smith
West Point
Ben Pennell
Bailey's
Isand
Christmas Program and Honor Roll Light Up Richmond Church
A special Christmas program at the Richmond Methodist church featured pupils from the beginners to intermediate classes and a 15 plus 8 choir procession. Richmond High School honor roll lists seniors and juniors, with several sophomores and freshmen named. Guests include Barbara Griffin visiting from Lewiston and extended family members from Hallowell and Lee, Mass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Peter Little
Joan Viera
Diane Crosby
Pamela Joy
Jo Ellen Lancaster
Eldy Pinkham
Freddie Perry
Susan Lancaster
Mark Kendrick
Donald Hanson
Allan Moeller
Gary Moeller
Edward Crosby
Wendy Stinson
Deborah Caron
Barbara Umberhind
Bonnie Cate
Pamela Cunningham
Susan Miller
Ellen Sedgley
Donna Hanson
Patricia Harriman
Sandra Caron
Sally Quinnam
Terry Moeller
Linda Harriman
Lorraine Umberhind
Joan Gilpatrick
Jean Gilpatrick
Linda Hanson
Johnna Stinson
Lillian Haynes
Richmond High School
Edwin Douglass
Keith Brown
Joe Burney
Norman Kennedy
Diane Poland
Alfred Young
Sylvia Douglass
Murray Stinson
Linda Cheney
Wayne Dorr
Dennis Gardner
Jacqueline Quinnam
Rebecca Seigars
Clara Wentworth
Brian Gardner
Linda Douglass
Arthur Frank
Wayne Cook
Shirley Cray
Diane Foster
Marjorie Gould
Linda Hutchins
Doris Mullen
John Thrower
Alex Podress
Douglasses
Roger Baker
Michael
Richard
Lee, Mass
George Baker
Charles Jewett
New Year Services At Wesley Methodist Church
Wesley Methodist Church hosts New Year's Eve services from 8 p m to midnight led by Rev. Dr. Oliver W. Bell with Holy Communion. The program includes a motion picture showing Wesley family and church activities, a Youth Fellowship recreation plan, games, a buffet supper, and a tower hymn observance marking the church’s 175th anniversary. The public is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley Methodist Church
Oliver W. Bell
Cindy Marr
Youth Fellowship
Alvah A. Morse
Stanley Hunter
Wesley
Carl Upham
Ladies of the Woman's Society For Christian Service
The
Methodist Church
Baltimore
Charles
John Wesley
Adult Ballroom Class Celebrates Holiday Party
Members of Miss Mary Cunningham's adult ballroom class enjoyed a holiday party Monday evening at the studio on 72 Front Street. Miss Cunningham aided by Robert Marsh presented social dancing after refreshments. A Christmas tree and gift exchange completed the festive program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Cunningham
Front Street
Miss Cunningham
Robert Marsh
Ralph Forbes
Howard Kirkpatrick
Grace Cunningham
Pvt Morse returns from Christmas leave at Fort Dix
Pvt. Frederick Morse of the U S Army arrives at Fort Dix New Jersey after spending Christmas leave with his father James L Morse and his grandmother Mrs Gertrude Blaisdell of Reach Road Phinnshure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pvt
Frederick Morse
U. S. Army
Fort Dix
N. J
James L. Morse
Gertrude Blaisdell
Reach Road
Phinnshure
Christmas Guests and Family Gatherings In North Bath Area
North Bath community notes recount Christmas visits by William Nadeau and family from Boston and Wo burn Massachusetts to Mrs. E N Cole and Scammon, with extended family from Littleton and Dover also visiting. Additional gatherings include Royden Haines and family. Ardentne Haines. and Philip Arsenault returning from Togus Veteran's Hospital. Mrs Mary Rooke improves after pneumonia. Frazier Haines of Bath hospitalized medically. Clarence Moore Jr and family host in Bath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Nadeau
William Young
Boston
E. N. Cole
Scammon
Woburn
Mass
Edwin Hemingway
FE. N. Cole
Annabelle
Lewiston
Henry Groot
Jeffrey
Julie Ann
Littleton
John de Groot
Rose Lee Higgins
Gladyce Cothran
Harry Higgins
Elmer Brittell
Terry
Cindy
Dover
N. H
Robert Kingsbury
Springfield
Royden Haines
Roy
Togus Veteran's Hospital
Mary Rooke
Frazier Haines
Bath
Bath Memorial Hospital
Clarence Moore
David
Former Bath Couple Celebrates 25th Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. Blair Wilson of Melrose Mass guests of honor at a Christmas tea marking their 25th wedding anniversary hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Philip Stackpole at 13 East Fourth Street Melrose The Wilsons were married in Bath on December 26 1934 The couple have two sons David Logan Wilson II and Philip Wilson The Stackpole home was decorated with white roses and ribbons and a number of guests attended including Rev Dr and Mrs David L Wilson of Bath
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Garland
Albert, Jr
Kittery
Clyde Bailey
Old State Road
Bernard Bailey
Moatsweag Road
Forrest Johnson
Wiscasset
Edwin Clary
Gardiner General Hospital
Vernon B. W. Thompson
Cambridge
Mass
Harvey Chubbuck
Mountain Road
Paul DeVore
Paula
Cathy Jean
Montsweag Road
Roland Bailey
J. G. Bailey
Helen Smith
Fernald Bailey
J. Sumner and Lyle
Janet
Earl Bailey
Ronald
Robert
Faylene
Sharon
Jinx and
Correen
Daniel Ames
Harold Averill
Jeffery
Anna
Ethel Bailey
Bath
David
Jerome
Andrew Bailey
Loring Soule
Murphy's Corner
Samuel Soule
Middle Road
John Lowell
Murphy’s Corner
Fred Lowell
Sidney Beane
Clyde Johnson
Clyde, Jr
Freeport
Beane
Arthur Beane
North Woolwich
Roland Beane
Topsham
Roy Wilson
South Harpswell
Ivan Shaw
Danny
Jackie
Meadow Road
Hazelton
Portland
Roland Leeman
Hockomock Road
Leeman
Ralph Steene
Aubrey Steen
Perley Ater
Paul
Otty Steen
Michiel Mazeiko
Bion Ainsworth
Episcopal Young Churchmen
Carol Ainsworth
Michiel Mazciko
John King
John Pochebit
Richard Heffron
Richard
Christine
Arrowsie
Blair Wilson
Melrose
Philip Stackpole
East Fourth Street
Wilsons
David L. Wilson
Wilson
Melrose High School
Morse High
Gail Christensen
David Logan Wilson
Philip Wilson
Peter Stackpole
Bath Citizens Contribute to Hospital League Dance Dinner
Mrs. John G. Thorpe announces Bath residents who donated to the New Year Eve dinner dance subscriptions for the benefit of Mr. and Mrs. Leslie C. Shumway at Hotel Sedgwick. Listed donors include numerous local couples and professionals such as Dr. Francis A. Winchenbach Dr. Jacob Smith Judge Gardiner R. Deering and John R. Newell among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John G. Thorpe
Junior Hospital League
Bath
Hotel Sedgwick
Bath Memorial Hospital
Leslie C. Shumway
Edward W. Bridgham
Carl L. Albee
Lewis E. Wilson
Henry C. Wright
Roger D. Skillings
Seths. Mullin
Frederick FE. Drake
Allan Spear
Fastham Guild
A. M. Main, Jr
Dean Shaw
Ralph Small
Robert Levine
Charles H. Cahill
Donald Burkhardt
Francis A. Winchenbach
C. Arthur Mayo, Jr
Jacob Smith
Charles M. Tubbs
Duncan McInnes
Rodney F Ross
Arthur Sewall
Farewell Breakfast for Agnes Farrin Held at 866 Washington
Mrs. Agnes Farrin was guest of honor at a farewell breakfast hosted by Mrs. Alice Colby at 866 Washington Street. Farrin, who plans to leave Saturday for St. Petersburg Florida, will spend the winter with her daughter Mrs. Hollis Kennedy and assist Mrs. Colby in serving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnes Farrin
Alice Colby
Washington Street
Farrin
St. Petersburg
Fla
Colby
Hollis Kennedy
Hartley Jr. Returns to Worcester After Holiday Visit
Harvey H. Hartley Jr. returns Sunday to Worcester Massachusetts where he is employed by Norton Co after spending the holiday weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs Harvey H Martioh 75 Arodomy Street
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey H. Hartley, Jr
Worcester
Mass
The
Norton Co
Harvey H. Martioh
Arodomy Street
Advent Christian Church Hosts Surprise Homecoming
A surprise homecoming meeting at Advent Christian Church on December 23 honored pastor Henry Alexander and his son Walter returning from West Chester, with prayer scripture reading and hymns. Attendees included Patrolman and Mrs Russell Alexander, Belle Foye, Lendall Alexander, Murphy and Gilliam families, and many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Advent Christian Church
Henry Alexander
Walter
West Chester
Patrolman
Russell Alexander
Donna
Belle Foye
Lendall Alexander
Arthur
Teen-Age 4 H Club Sings Carols Wednesday Night
The Bath teen group visited Hyde Memorial Rehabilitation hospital the Od Folks Home and nursing homes singing Christmas carols. They gathered at Mary and Jean Steen's home on High street before touring and returning to Marriott Small's Pleasant street for refreshment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Wilson
Dawn Kinney
Lucia Douglas
Sandra Elliot
Pete Hetath
Judith Reed
Toni Toothik
Jo Marriot Small
Mary Steen
Dean Steen
Ann McCole
Karen Marble
Sue Marchant
Dewn Kinney
Raymond Small
Herbert Craige
Granville Colby
Buccaneers Drum Corps To Purchase Uniforms For 49 Members
Proceeds from the Thursday New Year Eve ball at the State Armory, hosted by the Buccaneers Senior Drum and Bugle Corps, will fund uniforms for the 49 man corps in red, black and white. Director Robert Lowery cites strong talent and aims for a Memorial Day debut, with Joe Avery's orchestra playing 9 to 1 and midnight favors for attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Armory
Buccaneers
Robert Lowery
Joe Avery
New Year's Eve Watch Night Service Planned
A New Year's Eve Watch Night Service will be conducted at the First Church of the Nazarene at 1 30 p.m. led by Rev. Robot Bo Fowler. The program features hymns testimonies and praise with special music and a sermon from I Simul PH on The Future 1960 God s Call To Service Our Response and Challenge. The highlight is a Love Feast breaking of bread followed by midnight prayer. All are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Nazarene
Bo Fowler
Mr. Fowler
I Simul PH
Youngster Improves After Gravestone Incident
A one year old boy William Wil on was injured when a gravestone fell on him last Saturday in Oak WONG. He is listed in good condition at Memoria pils and improving steadily. The boy lives with his mother Martha McCabe at 194 North street. He was found by Ryan J. Mace of 8 North street court after cries alerted by Mabel A. Sears of 9 North street court. The child had been outdoors about an hour in chilly weather before the accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Wilon
Oak
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Sanders Co
George
Sarah Reed Bailey
Wiscasset Fish and Game Assn
Lawrence Bates
Hollis Leeman
Linwood Grover
Pamela Jean Leeman
William Leeman
Linda
Leonard
Stephen
Brian
Nancy
John McPhail
Wayne
Pamela
McPhail
Kenneth Hatch
Howard
Kenneth, Jr
Nequasset
Mr. Hatch
Donald Hatch
Pemaquid
Kenneth
Hatch
Curtis Plant
Ruby Stinson
Arthur Stinson
Barley Neckroad
George Wright
Robert Creamer
Perley Creamer
Frank Walker
Maxine Boyd
Lynn
Ralph Bowers
Old Mystic
Conn
Chubbuck
Auta Munsey
Harrison Tipsword
Raymond Durgan
Richard and
Raymond, Jr
Kenneth Chubbuck
Sherman Mitchell, Jr
David Barter
Jesse
Peter
Susan Chubbuck
Norris Waltz
Frank Hoffies
Damariscotta
Chester Leeman
Herbert Leeman
Sidney Shaw
Sidney, Jr
Costello Hall
Edward V. Reed
Edhwald Carter
Peabody
Sidney Shaw, Jr
Yvonne McFarland
Merridith
Seaton Greats Trad
Theodore A. Karnes
Optometrist
Lemuel Preble
Herbert Loveitt
Bristol
Wilbur Loveitt
Georgetown
Addie Loveitt
Sandra Phinney
Mercy Hospital
George Stafford
Earl Baldwin
Nobleboro
Debra and
George Schmidt
Grace Lutheran Church
Roland Peterson
Peterson
Gladys Weeman
Murray Peterson
South Bristol
Roger Peterson
Cape Elizabeth
Maud Reeves
King’s Point
Rosedale
Brigham’s Cove
Perry’s Cove
Dana Small
Martha
Valley Road
Loring Small
Wilbert
Irving Burnham
Woody Burnham
Lawrence Burnham
York
Med
Robert Killam
Gardiner
F. W. Deehan
Robert Burnham
Brunswick
George Burnham
Gladys Dechan
Ethel Burns Mahoney
Leon Felker
Felkers
Colin Densmore
Harrington
Oliver Wass
Patricia
North
Hospital League
Bowen Torrey
William S. Shorey
Gardiner R. Deering
Leon E. Buck
John F. Dougherty
John R. Newell
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