Phippsburg Notes: Elections Plans and Local Happenings
Mark Harrington resigns from the Board of Selectmen and seeks a seat on the County Commissioners. Eva Rogers not running for Town Clerk. Town meeting set for March 10 and budget articles due to selectmen. Christian Service Committee holds first student pastor service. Grange programs, baked beans supper on Feb 11, P.T.A. Feb 9 budget discussion. Personal items list residents visiting, traveling, and social events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Harrington
First Selectman
B of Selectmen
Board of County Commissioners
Eva Rogers
Rogers
Selectman
James Chambers
John Rogers
Ralph Doughty
Lester Munsey
Doris Coggeshall
Gordon Alden
Small Point
Norman Dubie
Phippsburg Christian Service Committee
John G. Morse, Jr
Bodwell Grange
The
Grange
Coor
Phippsburg P.T.A
Riverside Hall
James Seavey
U.S.C.G
Chatham
Maurice Pye
Winthrop Blair
Florida
Frederick H. Haggett
Center
Bath Memorial Hospital
Ruth Gilliam
Sebasco School
Fred Howard
Harold Seavey
Albert Cummings
Portland
James Morse
Ellen Blair
Maurice Blair
Robert Cummings
Chicago Institute
Chicago
Sumner Sewall
Bath
Dresden Area Notes Include Engagement and School Sports
Reta L. Bailey and Robert Russell announce their engagement as Bailey's Dresden Mills parents report. Bridge Academy seniors Hazel Brown and Natalie Rose plan Hartford Typewriter jobs after graduation. BA teams beat Sabattus 35 10 in girls and 60 35 in boys to end the week. Milwaukee Braves farm clubs set spring training in Waycross Georgia under John Mullen and Hugh Wise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastern River Grange
Reta L. Bailey
Robert Russell
Bernard Bailey
Dresden Mills
Bailey
Bridge Academy
Mr. Russell
Charles Russell
Whitefield
North Whitefield
Chase Lumber Co
Sabattus
B. A.-Sabattus
Hazel Brown
William Brown
West Dresden
Natalie’ Rose
Charles Rose
Hartford, Conn
Royal Typewriter Co
Milwaukee Braves
Waycross
John Mullen
Hugh Wise
Half of U.S. farms sold through real estate dealers
A survey by the U S Department of Agriculture finds about half of the nation’s farms are sold via real estate dealers. The report highlights the dealer's role in farm transactions and suggests implications for buyers and sellers nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Bay Ice Breaks Up Very Early This Year On Kennebec
Ice floes moved down the Kennebec river Monday as Merrymeeting Bay shed its cover on one of the earliest dates in modern times. Carlton Bridge official James M. Royal said the breakup is nearly two months earlier than last year when the first tanker reached upriver on March 26. Local officials report the river turning black and porous, signaling imminent breakup and the channel opening rapidly. North Bath residents noted the rapid thaw as well. Royal cautioned that opening dates have varied with no fixed pattern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennebec
Merrymeeting Bay
James M. Royal
Carlton Bridge
Bathman
Richmond Bridge
North Bath
Royal
Sewall Chapter D A R Plans Friday Meeting
Sewall Chapter D A R will meet Friday afternoon at the Central Congregational church parish house at two. Annual reports will be heard and delegates elected for the 65th Continental Congress in Washington April 16 to 20. Proceeds from the service table benefit the C A R treasury. Hostesses named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Lawrence Society
C. A. R. Treasury
Harry Ring
Donald Ring
Charles Andre
Lee Hooker
Almena Jaques
Louise Tucker
St Marys Guild Sets World Day of Prayer Feb 17
Seventeen members of St Marys Guild of Grace Episcopal church met at the parish house to plan World Day of Prayer observance for February 17. They approved a Lenten clothing drive for a Dakota Indian reservation, with Mrs Thomas Aikenhead named project chairman. The group will hold Lenten services at upcoming meetings and continue hospital sewing work. next meeting is February 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary's Guild of Grace Episcopal Church
Raymond Vachon
Thomas Aikenhead
Guild
Frederick D. Hill
Dwight W. Pierce
Herbert Calderwood
Stork Shower Held for Mrs. Kenneth Skillin at 36 School Street
Mrs. Kenneth Skillin was guest of honor at a stork shower hosted by Mrs. George Conrad on Tuesday evening at 36 School Street. Guests included Helen Crocker Lorraine Drake Mabel Brockway Dorothy Galica Helen Drake Janice Drake Gertrude Smith Theda Ipod Catherine Fortier and gift senders Ruth Allegrin Maurice Hatch Jeanette Morse Doris Medena.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Skillin
George Conrad
School Street
Skillin
Helen Crocker
Lorraine Drake
Mabel Brockway
Dorothy Galica
Helen Drake
Janice Drake
Gertrude Smith
Theda Ipod
Catherine Fortier
Ruth Allegrin
Maurice Hatch
Jeanette Morse
Doris Medena
Parker Head March of Dimes total tops $100
Parker Head last Thursday hosted a Parker Head and Small Point canvass for the March of Dimes raising over eight dollars with contributions from Jay Darling Mrs. William Cushing and Earl Hamel. Small Point gave more than fifteen dollars and Parker Head Baptist church sent twenty five dollars while the Baptist Sunday school donated over five. The overall Phippsburg collection should exceed one hundred dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parker Head
Jay Darling
William Cushing
Earl Hamel
Small Point
Parker Head Baptist Church
Baptist Sunday School
Phippsburg
Ruth
Jane Gray
Jay Lee
Judy Darling
Congregational
Dubie
Bangor Theological Seminary
Charles Blaisdell
Parker Head Pta
F. A. Libkty
J. F. Mezenski
Roger Lewis
W. H. Wyman
E. F. Lowell
Charles Pantelakos
Howard Morong
Mary Dannenfelser
Harriett
Carolyn
Donald
Charles
Linda Wyman
Zachiele
Michael Eramo
Jay Hamilton
Russell Turner
Ronald Nadeau
Mary Anne Wyman
James Ross
Eva Hoar
Frederick Libby
Jackie Libby
Judy Hamel
Diane Ross
Popham Area Church Service and Local Socials Report
Sunday morning service at Small Point was led by Norman F E Dubie. Local residents attended including Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Oliver and Mrs. Walter Gilmore. March of Dimes fund drive collects at Popham Beach. The Popham Circle met at the Walter Sprague house with Mrs. Henry Leonard hosting, Nancy Spinney of Bath attended. Additional visits and social calls noted among residents from Bath Freeport Lisbon Winnegan ee Manchester and Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Small Point
Norman FE. Dubie
Dubie
Small Point Parsonage
Ernest Oliver
Walter Gilmore
Stanley W. Perkins
Popham Beach
Popham
Guy Crowley
Herbert Sprague
Henry Leonard
Bath
Fred H. Spinney
Ellison Moody
Freeport
Norman Dubie
Bangor
Myra Scott
Stanley Perkins
Myrtle Bowie
Lisbon
J. Clarence Perkins
J. W. Gilman
Ashdale
Lester “Lorse
Winneganee
Walter Sprague
Richard Keyes
Florence
Mass
Richard Sprague
Boston
Allan Rogers
Manchester
Stanley W Perkins
Raymond Robson
Leon Eaton
Clifton Morong
Wayne
Joanne
Gerald
Frances Bridges
Norma Kelley
Portland
Guy E. Crowley
Maurice Skillins
Winter Storm Dumps Snow on Cox's Head Area
A four inch snow blanket transformed Cox's Head into a winter scene with ice on trees and shrubs. Travel remained hazardous on icy highways. Friday visitors included Mr and Mrs P Edward De Berg at Bath while Portland guests stayed with Mr and Mrs Edward P Thomas. Bernard Carlson from Dix Island called on Bath residents Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. Edward DeBerg
Edward P. Thomas
Bath
Stanton C. Dozois
Portland
Bernard Carlson
Dix’s Island
Miss Annette Bailey Wins Foul Shooting Contest
Morse High School junior Miss Annette Bailey won the girls foul shooting tournament by hitting 23 of 35 shots. She defeated Lois Merrill, last year's Morse champion, who tied for third in the 1955 state tournament, with Miss Jane Fraser runner up at 22 of 35. Bailey will represent Morse at the State Foul Shooting tournament February 11 at Portland Junior College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annette Bailey
Morse High School
Morse High
Lois Merrill
Morse
Jane Fraser
Miss Bailey
Portland Junior College
Ladies Aid Meeting at Central Congregational Church
The ladies of Central Congregational Church plan a Thursday afternoon gathering at the parish house from two o clock. Mrs. Lewis Sanborn and Mrs. Wilden Smith will host and members are asked to bring scissors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid
Central Congregational Church
Lewis Sanborn
Wilden Smith
Mothers' March On Polio Raises Over Two Thousand
Bath residents contributed to the annual porchlight appeal Thursday night to aid polio research and patient care. Co chairs Mrs Herbert L Douglas and Mrs Andrew Flaherty reported the drive total at $2031.16 by Friday noon, with further gifts expected. Half stays in Sagadahoc county for local use, the rest goes to national headquarters for research and emergency polio aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Herbert L. Douglas
Andrew Flaherty
Douglas
Morse High School
Sagadahoc County
National Foundation For
YMCA Fund Drive Totals Show Increase Over Last Year
The Y M C A board met to hear the final report of the annual campaign with a total $140 50 more contributed than the previous year. President A M Main presided as Donald N Sinal was named auditor and a nominating committee was chosen for officers and directors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y.M.C.A
A. M. Main
Donald N. Sinal
Omar King
Herbert Douglas
Loring Addison
Edward Sewall
Main
Bath Y
Dudley Family Reuses Aged Pine Logs in New Home
In Columbus Georgia a grandson of C H Dudley acquires logs from a razed factory. He salvages longleaf southern pine aged through decades and uses the lumber for paneling and flooring in his new residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
C. H. Dudley
A. H. Dudley
Population Reference Bureau Notes Low Life Expectancy in Asia
In Asia life expectancy at birth is comparatively brief only about 30 years, according to the Population Reference Bureau. The remark highlights regional health and development challenges and contrasts with longer lifespans in other parts of the world.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asia
Population Reference Bureau
Couture to seek renomination for Bath state representative
Louis O. Couture of 210 Washington Street announced he will run for a second term in the June Republican primary from Bath. The 34 year old Bath Iron Works employee and Navy veteran served in the Legislature’s 151 member body and earned praise for attendance. He supported unemployment benefits expansion, antipollution measures, and education and welfare bills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis O. Couture
Washington Street
Bath
Bathman
Couture
Institutional
Maine
House
Senate
Harvey R. Pease
Pease
Bath Iron Works Corp
Rodney E. Ross, Jr
Ross
Forrest E. Legard
Converse G Fenn
Robert E. Brewer
Harry E Cooke
South Pacific
Repblican
Denver Ends Birthday Trio As Baby Stephen Arrives Early
Bill Blank and Marilyn Blank marked birthdays of 28 and 25 respectively as their first child Stephen Gary arrived two weeks early in Denver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Bill Blank
Marilyn
Stephen Gary
Stephen
Build a Half Hour Workbench From Masonite and Lumber
A quick project outlines a half hour workbench using pre cut minerals under $15. Materials include 2x4 legs and braces 32 and 22 inches, 2x10 top pieces 72 inches, a 4 by 6 foot Masonite tempered presswood panel for top and shelf, plus nails. A Peg Beard panel adds tool storage on a perforated Presdwood surface.
Shipbuilders Rally To Beat Edward Little In Final Minutes
Morse High Shipbuilders overcome Edward Little 59 to 56 in a Twin bill opener at Lewiston Armory. Dick Bishop, Wes DeCapua and Bob Billington sparked Morse’s comeback from a 46 42 deficit with under four minutes to play as Morse outshot 25 17 and edged EL by free throws and late baskets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fortune
Morse High
Edward Little
Lewiston Armory
Eddies
Bob Billington
Wes DeCapua
Ed Marchetti
Morse
Dick Michelson
Dick Bishop
Bishop
Gene Hunter
Canto Lawlor
Bill Banks
Eddie
Ray Bishop
Bob Nadeau
Nadeau
Big Bob Chapman
Linnell
Banks
Marchetti
DeCapua
Ames
Big Red
Huntermen
Billington
Chaman
Lawlor
Ban
Eds
Westbrook
Westbrook High
Merchetti
Anderson
Bishop Ee
Kiley
Goudouros
Bowdoin Masque to Stage Light Up The Sky in Feb
Bowdoin College Masque and Gown presents Moss Hart’s Light Up The Sky on February 9 13 at 815 p m and February 11 at 700 p m The cast includes Norman L Levy 57 as Sidney Black Anetta Cole as Frances Black Irene Gmache as Irene Livingston Catherine Daggett as Stella Livingston Donald A Perkins 58 as Carleton Fitzgerald Herbert A Miller 57 as Tyler Rayburn William Beeson III 56 directs Ray Rutan sets Robert Gustafson 57 stage manager
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowdoin College
Moss Hart
Boston
Glenn Anders
Audrey Christie
Phyllis Peyeh
Sam Levene
Sidney Black
Norman L. Levy
Thor
Angels
Anetta Cole
Frances Black
Irene Livingston
Irene Gmache
Catherine Daggett
Stella Livingston
Carleton Fitzgerald
Donald A. Perkins
Billy Budd
Tyler Rayburn
Herbert A Miller
Willam Beeson III
Ray Rutan
Robert T. Gustafson
Schulten Named Area Rep for Farm Aid Programs
Farmers in Bath Woolwich West Bath and Georgetown areas are urged to contact T. Tarry Schulten of Woolwich for help under the Federal Agriculture Stabilization and Conservation program. Schulten serves as area representative and can be reached by telephone HI 3-2016. Eligible farmers may obtain lime fertilizer trees and other farm use assistance through the federal aid program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Woolwich
West Bath
Georgetown
T. Tarry Schulten
Todiy Schulten
Several Small Fires Here Over the Week End
Bath firemen fought a rash of blazes with two alarms since Saturday. A four car fire on Vine street drew Box 33 at 5 23 p m Saturday and was quickly controlled. An 6 53 a m Monday chimney fire at 19 Maple street caused little damage. return to station logged at 7 10 a m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Vine Street
Maple Street
Mrs. Bertha Carter to Speak at Huse P T A Event
Mrs. Bertha Carter of the State Department of Education will guest speak at the Huse P T A meeting Thursday at 8 p.m. in the school auditorium. An executive board meeting will precede at 7 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha Carter
State Department of Education
Huse P. T A
Questions After Speaker Talk At Club Meeting
Members will bring questions to be discussed by the speaker after her address. Refreshments will be provided by fifth grade mothers.
Deer in Sonia park euthanized after hunting accident
Bertha Brock Park officials report a buckshot deer in Sonia Michigan died during the deer hunting season. A hunter shot the deer in its pen by mistake and was required to pay for a new pet deer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sonia
Mich
Bertha Brock Park
Traffic maintenance costs lower and lifespan longer
A concise note states that traffic systems require less maintenance and enjoy a longer life, implying efficiency and durability benefits for ongoing operations.
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Clyde Stilphen
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Frank Burnell
Olive Deejay
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Joyce Gray
Albert Gray
Carolyn Wyman
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Asa Wallace
Harry Lewis
Frances Morong
Fva Hoar
George Morong
West Point
Helen LeMont
Adele
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Gail
Virginia LeMont
Bud Watson
F. A. Libby
Grace Kenney
J. A. Darling
Mrs
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Phippsburg Center
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YMCA
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