Richmond Engages Inez Manwaring to Pfc Dowd USMC
Mrs Mary Curtis of Richmond announces the engagement of her daughter Inez Eileen Manwaring to Pfc Charles F Dowd USMC. Manwaring is a Richmond High School graduate and works at Ames Worsted Mill. Dowd entered the Marine Corps Jan 10 1943 trained at Parris Island and has been in the South Pacific since Feb 1944.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Curtis
Richmond
Inez Eileen Manwaring
Charles F. Dowd
USMC
Manwaring
Richmond High School
Ames
Dowd
Marine Corps
Parris Island
M. C
South Pacific
Frederick Berry
Dresden
Robert Harry
Cobb Maternity Hospital
Walter Beckwith
Dresden Mills
Priscilla Ann
Cobb Hospital
James McKillop
New England Town and Country Church Commission
Pioneer Hotel
Boston
Yaiyif Society
Methodist Church
Jimmy
Bowdoinham Grange Hall
Bertha Curtis
Winthrop
Richmond High
Fontaine
Emerson’ Grammar School
Enterprise Grange
Paul Bachelder
Clowes Guiou
Home and Community Welfare Committee
Jean Lewis
WAC
Guy Durrell
River Road
George Clark
George Yeaton
Emerson Lane
Lewis
Fort Oglethorpe
Richmond Lions Club
King Lions Lemieux
Amberline
Reginald Martin
Portland
Salvation Army
Maine
Martin
Adj
H. Wilbur Smith
John J.phelen
Herbert Thatcher
Maj
USO
Herbert White
Edward Sea
West Bath Residents Share Weekend Visits
West Bath spending a week with her daughter Mrs. Roland Carlton. Mr and Mrs Albert White and family spent Sunday in Warren with Mr White s parents Mr and Mrs Albert J White. Mr and Mrs Robert Maass of Arrowsic called on Mr and Mrs John Perkins Sunday evening. Mr and Mrs Howard Carlton and children of Arrowsic were Sunday evening callers on Mr and Mrs Roland Carlton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roland Carlton
Albert White
Warren
Mr.White
Albert J. White
Robert Maass
Arrowsie
John Perkins
Howard Carlton
Arrowsic
Philippines claimed high living standard in Far East
In 1939 the Philippines ranked fifth among buyers of U S goods in the Far East. The islands imported autos tires machinery electrical goods petroleum products and other items. From the Philippines Uncle Sam bought abaca fibers chromium dyewoods sugar tobacco copra and coconut oil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philippines
Far East
Islands
U. S
Sam
Calf Hay Processing for Vitamin D and Color
The process suggests letting calf hay lie in the swath for a few hours to build vitamin D through direct sunlight. It should then be raked and cured in windrows or haycocks to preserve green color and vitamin A content.
Pine Cone Troop Hosts Committee at Morse Cafeteria
Pine Cone Troop No 4 met at Morse High School cafeteria after school to entertain the new troop committee. Patrols presented programs on Sweden including readings, a playlet Reading the News, and a Sweden life story. Badges were awarded for tender foot tests as patrols recited the laws promises and slogan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pine Cone
Morse High School
Sweden
Sally True
Eleanor Marks
Sandra Johnson
Busy Bee Patrol
Virginia Parker
Irene Farris
Donna Bothen
Carolyn Stackpole
Patricia Brown
Betty Adams
Elaine Atkinson
Rita Gediman
Barbara Green
Madelyn Kronstrand
Sally Snowden
Donna Sothen
Margaret Cahill
Anne McDonald
Shirley Clark
Marilyn King
Edward Dale True
Gerald Atkinson
Oscar Adams
R. Clinton McFadden
Alex Burgess, Jr
Teachers Club Announces Committees for Morse High Plays
The Teachers' club names committees for three one act plays to be staged at Morse High School auditorium Thursday evening February 8. Publicity chief and ticket chairs list numerous local volunteers from Central Grammar North Primary Morse High to Weeks Street. Usher and stage staff named with J Edward Pomeroy heading stage and Miss Marjorie Fitts handling music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teachers’ Club
Morse High School
Ruth C. Trueworthy
Huse
Granville Colby
Central
Knapp
Washington Street
Barbara Whitney
Dike
Theo Hensinger
North Grammar
Louise Richmond
North Primary
Margaret Scottis
Central Grammar
Hope Hersom
Louise Mayo
Morse High
Isabel Bryant
Center Street
Laura Mitchell
South Street
Marjorie Niles
Weeks Street
Evelyn Morse
Mitchell
Ella Bates
Phyllis D. Delano
David Alkazin
Omar _ Snipe
Warene Christie
Jane Feero
Hazel Cook
Marjorie Palmer
Roberta Hathorne
J. Edward Pomeroy
Marjorie Fitts
Iota Sigma Chapter Meets Tuesday Night
Iota Sigma chapter gathered at Mrs Edward McGuiggan s home on Middle street Tuesday evening. Vice president Mrs Raymond Flowers presided. A resignation letter from Mrs Albert Dunton due to relocation was read with regret and a wish to return if she comes back. Citizenship program directed by Mrs Roland Hanscom followed the business session. Plans for a Valentine social at Miss Eleanor Wright s home on Union street were made with entertainment by Mrs Raymond Flowers and Mrs Otto Vomaska. Refreshments were hosted by Mrs Ward McGuiggan with help from Mrs Norman Paradis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iota Sigma Chapter
Edward McGuiggan
Middle Street
Raymond Flowers
Albert Dunton
Roland Hanscom
Valentine
Eleanor Wright
Union Street
Otto Vomaska
Pot Holder Pattern Tips for Oven Safety
Round pot holders can be cut with a saucer as a pattern. They are handy for removing pies or puddings from the oven since round shapes have no corners to drop into food and cause a mess.
Georgetown Working League officers elected in year
Mrs. H M Trafton was named president with Mrs. John Blackie as vice president and Mrs. W A Todd as secretary and treasurer. The group also elected Mrs. Joseph Higgins as chairman of the fancywork committee and named Mrs. Ernest Heal and Miss Belle Heald as apron committee assistants. Spelling honors announced for January 25 at the Grammar school and a Girl Scout troop organized with Mrs. Blackie as leader. Several local residents noted with visits, hospital stays, and travel disruptions from snow and sleet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Blackie
Working League
H. M. Trafton
W. A. Todd
Joseph Higgins
Ernest Heal
Belle Heald
Mary Hanne
Dennis Moore
Arthur Tibbetts
George Laskey
Jeanette Pinkham
Leona Tibbetts
Eugene Reynolds
Clayton Heald
Harold Loveitt
Joan Rittall
Charles Tibbetts
Faylene Rowe
David Stevens
Richard Campbell
Blackie
Herbert Hunt
A. S. Cunningham
John Olson
Long Cove
Clarence Colby
Topsham
Ralph Davis
Joseph Higgis
Walter Powers
Boothbay Harbor
Monument Repaired After Ox Topples It in Flying Point
In a historic episode at Flying Point a grazing ox toppled a monument bearing Samuel Shea and Nicholas Shea. Five Robin Hood gunners later righted the stone and reinstalled it. Mrs. Susie Shea Tarr of Arrowsic, a descendant, thanked E. C. Clarey who copied the inscription. A Gettysburg era letter from Samuel B. Shea, dated July 4 1863, describes wounds and a noble death. Other local notes include Bath Memorial Hospital eye surgeries and social visits in Rob inwood and Boothbay Harbor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Shea
Nicholas
Flying Point
Robinhood
Susie Shea Tarr
Arrowsie
E. C. Clarey
S. B. Shea
James Heal
Georgetown
Jesse Mitchell
Co. K
19Th
Maine
John Riggs
Riggsville
Wax Woodwork Protection After Painting Kitchen Woodwork
After painting kitchen woodwork, rub wax on frequently used places to protect the paint from spotting and washing. Wax can be renewed easily when worn, preserving the finish longer.
Bath Teachers Club to stage three one act plays
Bath Teachers club presents three one act plays at Morse High School auditorium on Thursday Feb 8 at 8 pm Tickets go on sale soon from teachers and committee members Casts include Rehearsal Patterson Dinner and He Ain't Done Right by Nell with multiple named actors and roles across scenes Set in a college club rehearsal a Patterson home dining room and the Perkins homestead in the West
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath Teachers Club
Morse High School
Christopher Morley
Amy Irish
Freda
Margaret Flaherty
Christine Catherine Campbell
Barbara Adeline Suggertrude
Faith Sherwood Marjorie
Adena Smith
College Dramatic Club
Patterson
Robert St. Clair
Katherine Conley
Gilbert Patterson
Charlotte Sawyer
Royal Patterson
Alta Brooks
Helen Patterson
Martha Nutting
Barbara Patterson
Granny Perkins
Catherine Huse
Laura
Lolly) Wilkins
Gertrude Herrick
Vera Carleton
Virginia
Murrell Burket Carleton
Eleanor Danforth Hilton Hays
Nathan Watson
Jack Logan
Keith Crockett
Sittin
Dinin
City to Advertise for Incinerator Bids in Bath
The City of Bath will publish bids for constructing a refuse incinerator with two 25 ton per day furnaces and related equipment. Sealed bids are due at the City Treasurer by 7 30 p m March 2 1945 and will be opened publicly. The War Production Area labor restriction is waived, potentially lowering costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
War Manpower Commission
Surprise Shower for Mrs Mitchell in Dummer Street
A surprise party and stork shower honored Mrs Sherman Mitchell of Dummer Street. Club members among the guests presented a bathernette and a large assortment of gifts. The evening featured games quizzes and music with refreshments served by several hosts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman Mitchell
Dummer Street
Leverett Welch
Harvey Chubbuck
Leon Belanger
Fred Stafford
Major Crops Dominate 1944 Processing Output
Four crops tomatoes sweet corn green peas and snap beans accounted for about 90 percent of the total amount of the important commercial crops processed in 1944.
Five Islands Community Notes and Club Activities
Local school closed last week due to teacher illness. The Good Neighbor club met at Mrs Victor Pinkham s home and voted to donate to the Infantile Paralysis fund. Supper and attendance contest climaxed with Blues led by Mrs Lermond Davis and Reds by Mrs Edith McMahan. Various residents listed as attendees or guests at events and visits. Summer ice supply planned for MacMahan Island. several service members mentioned with home leaves and duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
Good Neighbor Club
Victor Pinkham
Lermond ‘Davis
Blues
The
Reds
Edith McMahan
Bath
Henry Moore
Robert
Erland Moore
Virginia
Kathleen Rittall
Albert Moore
O. F. Rowe
Lermond Davis
Sidney Emery
Lester Davis
L. H. Rowe
Jack Gibson
Albertina Pinkham
George Gray
MacMahan Island
Auxiliary Members Guests of Hyde Camp
Auxiliary members and guests gathered Sunday for an old fashioned baked bean supper hosted by T. W. Hyde Camp members. Ladies wore costumes from past generations and enjoyed a community concert led by Lillian Adams. Two candidates, Mrs. Beatrice Grace and Mrs. Louise Dorsey, were reinstated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Edgar Kateon
Harry Warner
Eddie Burns
Lillian Adams
Beatrice Grace
Louise Dorsey
T. W. Hyde Camp
Warner
Melvin Witham
Asa Wilson
John Otis
Auxilary
Presidents Ball Promises Fun To Fight Infantile Paralysis
The President's Ball committee led by Mrs. James Gillies plans a gala at Morse High School on Feb. 2. Lloyd Rafnell's band will play from nine to one, with proceeds aiding the fight against polio and its crippling effects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Gillies
Morse High School
Lloyd Rafnell
Funeral services for James A. Goodwin held at First Baptist
Funeral services for James A. Goodwin of this city were from the First Baptist church Wednesday afternoon at two with Rev. Charles R. Sims officiating. Bearers were Everett Wright Fred Chaney Burt Dickinson and Henry Biggins. Burial was in the family lot in Oak Grove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. Goodwin
First Baptist Church
Charles R. Sims
Everett Wright
Fred Chaney
Burt Dickinson
Henry Biggins
Oak Grove
Painting Storm Windows Before Installation
The guidance stresses painting edges and woodwork of storm windows before installation for winter. Allow thorough drying to prevent paint sticking, which would complicate removal in spring and risk paint damage.
Obituary: Myrtle Morris Dies After Brief Illness
Miss Myrtle Morris, longtime head of Filene's glove department in Boston, died at Baker Memorial Hospital after a week as a patient. Born in Bath, she moved with her family to Boston and later resided in West Bridgewater with her sister. Funeral held at Waterman Chapel Kenmore Square and interment in Forest Hill cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Morris
Baker Memorial Hospital
Boston
Filene’s
Miss Morris
Bath
George A. Morris
Chestnut Street
West Bridgewater
Mass
Minnie Payson
Lott&é Goodwin
Goodwin
Waterman Chapel
Commonwealth Avenue
Kenmore Square
Forest Hill Cemetery
Mrs Nancy W Davis Dies at 89 in Sebasco Memorial Hospital
Mrs Nancy W Davis aged 89 widow of Augustus Davis of Sebasco died Tuesday morning after a short hospital stay. Born in Phippsburg April 15 1855 she was the daughter of Absolom and Jane Wallace. Survived by two daughters Pearl Murphy and Bertha, four sons Albert Leon Archie and Raymond all of Phippsburg, two sisters Eunice Anderson and Lillian Doughty, and several grandchildren. She was a Nazarene church member in Sebasco. Funeral services will be Thursday at 1 pm at the Sebasco church with burial in the family lot at Sebasco cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy W. Davis
Augustus Davis
Sebasco
Memorial Hospital
Davis
Phippsburg
Absolom
Jane
Lowell) Wallace
Pearl Murphy
Bertha
Quincy
Mass
Albert
Leon
Archie
Raymond
Eunice Anderson
Lillian Doughty
Chebeague Island
Nazarene Church
Sebasco Cemetery
James A Goodwin 69 Dies in Portland Hospital
James A. Goodwin 69 died at Maine Eye and Ear hospital in Portland after a Bath Iron Works career spanning more than 50 years. He was born in Bath to Noah H. and Anne Barstow Goodwin and was a member of the First Baptist church. Survived by his widow Lotta, two sons Herbert E. of Portland and James E. of Massachusetts, two Bath sisters Annie L. Goodwin and Katharine Oliver. Funeral held at First Baptist church Wednesday at two.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. Goodwin
Maine Eye and Ear
Portland
Noah H
Anne Barstow Goodwin
Bath
Bath Iron Works
First Baptist Church
Lotta Goodwin
Herbert E. Goodwin
James E. Goodwin
Massachusetts
Annie L. Goodwin
Katharine Oliver
Charles R. Sims
Ernest B. Purington dies suddenly in West Bath
Ernest B. Purington died suddenly at his West Bath home on Thursday evening. Born August 12, 1884 in West Bath, he was the son of Hiram C. and Ella J. Ward Purington and was known for his kindness. He is survived by his wife Ida Curtis Purington. The service was held at Curtis Funeral Home on Monday at 2 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest B. Purington
West Bath
Hiram C
Ella J. Ward Purington
Ida Curtis Purington
Curtis Funeral Home
Death of Isaac A. Clough Portland Journalist and Mason
Isaac A. Clough of Portland died recently after a long newspaper career ending in 1937. A active Masonic member, he held several Grand Lodge offices and remained engaged until his death. Survived by widow Mrs Josephine Thayer Clough and son Ernest Clough of Milwaukee Wisconsin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac A. Clough
Portland
Clough
Masonic
Grand Lodge
Josephine Thayer Clough
Ernest Clough
Milwaukee
Wis
James Goodwin Funeral Services Held in City
Funeral services for James Goodwin of this city, who died in Portland, were held Wednesday at two o'clock from the First Baptist church. Rev. Charles R. Sims officiated. Services were private. Burial was in the family plot at Oak Grove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Goodwin
Portland
First Baptist Church
Charles R. Sims
Oak Grove
Boothbay Harbor clears ruins after January fire
The Boothbay Harbor fire on Sunday January 7 damaged several buildings. Pooles Market opened a temporary store on the wharf while Miss Sarah Bell moves her Red Dragon Gift Shop to the Log Cabin on the By Way for summer operation. Other businesses relocate or reassess plans with repairs expected in spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boothbay Harbor
Pooles’ Market
Sarah E. Bell
Red Dragon
Ralph A. Scott
Roy E. Kelley
Boothbay Register
Belfast
Newfoundland Talk Given at Rotary Club
A Rotary Club meeting featured Mr. Riggs speaking on Newfoundland and its ties to Britain, Canada and six local councillors. The talk covered travel links, rail, road development, education under religious control, and fishing activity with notable introductions and attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newfoundland
Rotary Club
St. Johns
Boston
Europe
Labrador
Canada
Great Britain
Riggs
George B. Wolstenholme
North Country
Royal Johnson
Loring Addison
Queen Esther Rebekah Lodge
Donald Specht
Auburn
William McNamara
Lewiston
Elbridge R. Wright
Clarence C. Huse Dies at 51 in Westbrook
Clarence C. Huse brother of Harry M. Huse of Snow Park died in Westbrook Saturday afternoon after pneumonia. He was 51 and survived by another brother Joseph L. Huse of Westbrook. Funeral services were held in Westbrook Monday at two o'clock with burial in Woodlawn cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence C. Huse
Harry M. Huse
Snow Park
Westbrook
Mr. Huse
Joseph L. Huse
Woodlawn
Funeral services for Ernest B. Purington
Funeral services for Ernest B. Purington of West Bath were held Monday at two at Curtis Funeral Parlors with Rev. Dr. David L. Wilson officiating. Bearers were Ross Ambrose William Getchell John Ambrose and Stephen Ambrose. Burial followed in the family lot at Oak Grove Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest B. Purington
West Bath
Curtis Funeral
David L. Wilson
Central Church
Ross Ambrose
William Getchell
John Ambrose
Stephen Ambrose
Oak Grove
Soaps Spark Strong Homemaker Preferences Across Brands
Soap choices reveal clear divides among homemakers with some favoring a single brand while others deem it unsuitable. The discussion questions whether varying soap formulas meet different needs and how results differ across households.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Edward Byron Churchill
Mechanic Falls
Dorchester
John W. Hysong
Rackliff Street
Churchill
Maine Eye & Ear Infirmary
Edwin F. Pratt
Sagadahoc
J. W. Randlette
Perley Joy
Phyllis Choate
Maine Gen Real Hospital
Archer Terrill
Kimball Street
Bilwood Gildard
Wendell
Ruby Smith
Navy
GM Cadenelli
Italy
Faymonville
Belgium
U.S. First Army
St. Vith
MORSE
M.H.S
Iota Sigma
Edith Powers
George Powers
Robinwood
Bath Memorial Hospital
Sayde Campbell
Ernestine Hilton
Charles Farrow
Walter MacMahan
Edward Clarey
Aubrey Fullerton
Lews Gregory
Anna
Bath Teachers’ Club
Mrs. Mitchell
Thomas L. Hanna
USN
Edward Carr
USNR
California
Carr
Dexter Pie
Stanley Lewis
Sally Lee
Cape Cod
Seguinland
Woodrow Gray
Hyde Camp
J. A. Goodwin
Filene's
E. B. Purington
Fred S. Curtis & CO
Washington St
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