Community notices and local updates from Small Point town
Junior Choir at Small Point church plans an 8 p.m. service Monday at Parkers Head schoolhouse. PTA meets Thursday at Riverside. Town books close Saturday noon. Raymond McIntire seeks State Legislature seat. Personal notes list several residents with illnesses travels and a birth at Memorial hospital.
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Su Phesburn Christian Service Committee
Parker Head
Dromore
Seaer
Riverside
Poh Opeyee Wieter
Oulecdtaen
Raymond McIintire
John G. Morse
Charles V. Minott
Donald Morse
Boston
Beach Road
Carl McIntyre
Ogunquit
Kedrick Palmer
Martha Morse
Navy
Hi Bath Iron Works
Knights of Columbus to Meet in Portland February 6 7
The Maine State Officers District Deputies and program chairmen of the Knights of Columbus plan a semi annual meeting in Portland on February 6 and 7. State Deputy Robert J. Ouellette will present the new state chaplain and an Eastern deputies meeting report. The event includes commemorative services for Rev. Joseph E. McCaffrey and a communion breakfast with Rt. Rev. Daniel J. Feeney as main speaker and 8:00 a.m. mass at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception.
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Maine
Ts of Columbus
Portland
Robert J. Ouellette
Brunswick
New York City
Ouellette
Council Chambers of Portland Council
No. 101
Pearl Street
Joseph E. McCaffrey
Daniel J. Feeney
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
Everett Green Celebrates 74th Birthday at Home
Everett Green of 11 Dummer Street, a former Bath Fire Department driver for 45 years, marked his 74th birthday with a family gathering Tuesday. He has been bedbound for six years. Five sons Millard Langdon B F D John Leland Robert visited with cards and gifts. 11 grandchildren joined the celebration while two daughters could not attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett Green
Dummerstreet
Bath
Green
Millard
Langdon
John
Leland
Robert
Douglass Thorpe
Fairfield
Alton Stimpson
Manchester, N. H
Heart Fund Drive Urges Support for Cardiac Research
The Maine Heart Association highlights progress in heart disease research and treatments including antibiotics mechanical heart support and catheterization. It notes cardiac clinics in Bangor Caribou Waterville Lewiston Rumford Portland and Bath and appeals for public donations to advance prevention diagnosis and care in 1984.
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Maine
Maine’ Hea Association
Bangor
Caribou
Waterville
Lewistoun
Rumford
Portland
Bath
Imankeat
Heart Fund
Rev Hagerty Named New Chaplain for Maine Knights
The Right Rev. J Fee ney designates the Rev Daniel J Hagerty as the new State Chaplain of the Knights of Columbus Maine area. Hagerty, born August 22 1899 in Lewiston Maine, received BA at Holy Cross College and later ordained in 1925. He has served at multiple Maine parishes including Portland St. Dominic's and Sacred Heart, and most recently St Athanasius Rumford and St Joseph in Portland.
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Eee J. Feeney
Fee
Seepuntea
Daniel J. Jean
Fort Fairfield
The
Knights of
Maine
Joseph EcCaffrey
Daniel J. Hagerty
Lewiston
Holy Cross College Inter
Mass
St. Mary's Ieee
Baltimore
M. J. Curley
St. Athanasius
Hager
Bnai Brith Bath Chapter Seeks Community Aid
The Bath Chapter of Bnai Brith met Monday at Mrs. Jacob Smp By home with Mrs. Jesse Levin leading the discussion group. Under Mrs. Sam Prawer supervision the group sewed for the Memorial hospital. Refreshments were served by the hostess and Mrs. Donald Povith poured. The next meeting will be at Mrs. Sam in on North street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
B'nai B'rith Wad
Jacob Smp
Jesse Levin
Sam Prawer
Mamorial Hospital
Donald Povith
Sam
North Street
Earl Lowell
Harold Rogers
Leslie Darling
J. A. Darling
William Cushing
Expo Building
Portland
WCTU
Iota Sigma
Corliss Street Church
Laurence Thayer
Satur Y
Lowell
H. D. Mank, Jr
Earle Perkins
Parker Head
Howard Hutchins
Gordon Alden
Sebasco Estates
H. M. Whitehead
Small Int
Russell. Turner
Alon. Rogers
P. Johers
Phippsburg Center
Parker Head Brown
Anne
Ruth
Ane Gray
Patty
Marcia
Anne Wyman
Martha Oss
Floyd Carter
Carter
Donald Logan
Winnegance
Clyde Stilphen
Pittston
Florence Rollins
Dromore Grange
G. C. Beals
Stonybrook Road
Ray Campbell
Clarence Sheffield
Perkins Island
Lorraine
University of Maine
F. A. Libby
Joan
Virginia
Helen Lemont
Neal Page
Bud Watson
Worrell Lemont, Jr
Parker Head PTA Completes Busy Meeting Notes
Parker Head PTA met at the village schoolhouse with six members present. Winners of a spelling contest included Mrs. Eugene Ross and runner up Mrs. Lester Harrington, with other standings noted. Plans for a February 8 food sale, a fire extinguisher purchase, and dues were discussed. a February 25 meeting was scheduled.
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Hamels
Nies
Leston Harrington
Albert Gray
Earl Hamel
John Libby
Judy Moore
Warren
Linda Doughty
Martha
James Ross
Anne
Ruth
Jane Grayne
Mary Anne Wyman
Rthur Barkalow
Robin Hutchins
Raymond M. McIntire Declares Gop Candidacy for State Rep
Raymond M. McIntire of Phippsburg announces his bid for the Republican nomination for State Representative from Arrowsic West Bath Topsham Woolwich and Phippsburg. A former 90th and 91st Legislature member who defeated Sherwood Aldrich in 1940 and ran unopposed in 1942 he served in World War II as first officer on a U. S. supply ship and holds an unlimited masters license in maritime service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond M. McIntire
Phippsburg
Arrowsie
West Bath
Topsham
Woolwich
McIntire
Sherwood Aldrich
U. S
Maritime Service
Boston Spring Flower Show 125th Anniversary Theme
The 125th New England Spring Flower Show runs March 14–20 at Mechanics Building Boston with the theme Gardens Old And New. Exhibits include a Hor ticultural Hall replica, Victorian bedding plant displays, knot garden, colonial gardens, a wharf scene, and modern garden concepts. Prominent features are Ames azaleas, exotic blooms, and long‑standing garden clubs coordinating under the Women’s Exhibitions Committee.
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Old
New
New England
Mechanics Building
Boston
Grand Hall
Horticultural Hall
Boston Park Department
Massachusetts Horticultural Society
Ames
Women's Exhibitions Committee
Stephen Wheatland
Humphrey Repton
Garden Club Federation of
Massachusetts
George E. Taylor
Paul Revere
Sandwich Glass Works
Almost Half Ton Food Given Away in Bath Welfare Program
Bath welfare records reveal that nearly 1000 pounds of government surplus food were distributed to welfare cases on Monday. The two month supply covered January and February with each recipient receiving four cans of meat with gravy and three pounds of butter, equating to 16 cans and 12 pounds per family of four. The batch, labeled government surplus, arrived in Bath via the State School Department from the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Dickson
Bath
Dickson
Large apparent turnout for absentee voting in city election
City Clerk Harry E Ring Jr said 38 absentee ballot applications have been received for the upcoming municipal election. He outlined eligibility rules, required witnessing procedures, and the city hall absentee ballot hours from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday for those unable to vote on Monday.
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Harry E. Ring, Jr
Ring
State of
Maine
Fenn Seeks Republican Nomination for Maine House Seat
Fenn of Bath announced he would seek the Republican nomination in the June primaries as one of Bath's two representatives to the Maine legislature. A former 95th legislature member, he served on the Welfare committee and Bills in Third Reading, with deep local ties including Bath City Council service and Pine Tree Society work.
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Converse
Fenn
Bath
Maine
Mr. Fenn
Brookline
Mass
Jane H. Hyde
Pine Tree Society For Crippled Children and Adults, Inc
Chicago
Maine Young Republican Council
Bath Lodge of Elks
Wassookeag School
Dexter
Dartmouth College
House of Representatives
Louis
Herbert T. Caverly
Forrest Legard
Ney E. Ross, Jr
Ross
Senate
Charles F. Cummings
Frank R. Bailey
Woolwich
Bailey
Cal
Cummings
Pineapple flavored cabbage salad and glaze tips
Add drained crushed pineapple to green cabbage salad for extra flavor. Use the pineapple syrup to baste ham or mix with thin mayonnaise for fruit salads.
Sagadahoc Pomona Meets Topsham Hosts First 1954
Sagadahoc Pomona and Topsham Orange hosted the first 1954 Sagadahoc Pomona meeting on Wednesday with 84 members from Dromore Dirigo Merrymeeting Progressive West Bath and Topsham granges. James Brice presided as Pomona Master. seven candidates received the fifth degree. A New Year pageant by lecturer Eleanor Ripley and piano solos by Esther Andrews highlighted the gathering.
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Sagadahoc Pomona
Topsham Orange
Esther Andrews
Dromore
Dirigo
Merrymeeting
Progressive
West Bath
Topsham Granges
Pomona
James Brice
Florence Farnham
Andrews
Mason Wright
Ray Campbell
Harry Rackley
City awards tires and tubes contract to American Oil Co
City Manager Nathan C. White announced a one year contract for tires and tubes for city vehicles being awarded to American Oil Co of Portland with the low bid. The city will pay 52 percent of retail for truck tires and 57 percent for passenger tires. Other bidders included Service Tire Corp Portland Century Tire Portland Parry's Service Station Bath and Sears Roebuck Inc.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nathan C. White
American Oil Co
Portland
White
Service Tire Corp
Century Tire
Parry's Service Station
Bath
Sears- Roebuck, Inc
Benefit Polio Drive Auction Bridge Party Held
Mrs Annie Brownrigg hosted a fundraiser at 597 Middle Street with three tables of auction bridge. Sacred Heart Circle Daughters of Isabella organized the event for polio drive relief. Winners were Mrs Lena Fortier first, Mrs Yvette Bisson second, Mrs Laura Carrier consolation. wild goose won by Mrs Laura White. A buffet lunch followed for attendees including Mrs Lucy Desmond and others.
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Annie Brownrigg
Middle Street
Sacred Heart Circle
Daughters of Isabella
Lena Fortier
Yvette Bisson
Laura Carrier
Laura White
Lucy Desmond
Mira Burgon
Mary Cummings
Sadie White
Maude Wilson
Phoebe Hart
Eva Henderson
Gatz to Speak at Winter Street Couples Club
Philip Gatz of Auburn will address the Winter Street Church Couples club Saturday evening on Home Architecture and Home Improvements. Supper at 6 45 p m precedes the business session. Supper committee includes William Gove and others. entertainment by Morton Bradway Ralph Brewer and others. nonmembers invited for information.
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Philip Gatz
Auburn
Winter Street Church
Gatz
Alonzo Harriman Co
William Gove
Richard Sherwood
Owen Williams
Maynard Lee
Merton Bradway
Ralph Brewer
Kenneth Francisco
Richard Schaper
Bath political activity rises as elections near
Bath politics heats up as BIW President John R. Newell's letter to the City Council spurs a Citizens committee aiming to promote seven top candidates in the upcoming municipal race. Watch for possible involvement in next year's elections and debates over council bickering with proposals like tape recording meetings.
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Robert M. Huse Bath
BIW
John R. Newell
Citizens’ Committee
Bath
Harry Cooke
Stanley R. Hunter
North End
Ames Couple Honored at Surprise Farewell Party
Mrs. Stanley Comeau and Mrs. Alex MacDonald co hosted a surprise farewell for Mr. and Mrs. Hobart Ames of Dummer Street at 59 Dummer Street. The couple plans to move to San Diego in mid February for an indefinite stay, with a visit from their son Herbert Ames and family. They received a money purse and corsage boutonniere, with guests including Rev. Howard F. Cramer and many neighbors.
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Stanley Comeau
Alex MacDonald
Hobart Ames
Dummer Street
Comeau
Ames
San Diego
Calif
Herbert Ames
Bath Iron Works
Boothbay Harbor
Mr. Ames
Stanley Elwell
Woolwich
Get Together Club Plans Feb 12 Benefit Card Party
The Get-Together Club of Wooles held a committee meeting at Baker's home to organize a benefit card party February 12 at Nequasset Central School to raise funds for milk for needy students. Tables can be reserved by contacting Mrs. Alice Baker, Mrs. Tina Molson, Mrs. Zeepede or Mrs. Margaret Jaff. Refreshments will be served and prizes awarded.
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Wooles
Birthday Parties At Johnson Rome Birthdays In The Home
Birthday celebrations described at Johnson Rome with breakfast and afternoon gatherings. School mates were entertained with supper and a pro party. Dr and Mrs Ilson hosted a breakfast party. Wilson family maintains annual birthday gatherings for sons grandsons and friends.
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Richard
Johnie
Scott
Ilson
Wilson
Warren Kenney Enlists in Navy
Warren Kenney a Morse High School 1952 graduate recently enlisted in the U S Navy after working in the Times Company typing room for the past year. He went to Portland for his physicals and was given a Parker fountain pen and tie as a going away gift. He plans to study linotype to become an operator and his engagement to Carole Towle of Brunswick was announced at Christmas. He is the son of Charles L Kenney of Bath Street.
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Warren Kenney
Morse High School
The
Times Mpany
Ting Room
U. S. Navy
Portland
Times Company
Parker
Times
Hyde Wind Co
Bath Iron Works
Beore
Times Co
Warren
Carole Towle
Merle Towle
Brunswick
Charles L. Kenney
Street
Bath
Amateur figure championships to be held in Los Angeles
The 1954 U.S. amateur figure skating championships will be held in Los Angeles on March 18 under the auspices of the United States Skating Association. This event brings together top skaters for national honors.
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Nesioons
Angeles
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Marilla. Williams
S. S. United States
England
Donald Hanstom
Memorial Hospital
Hanstom
Norma Pye
Maurice Pye
Small Point
Jean Hunt
Sargent College of Physical Education
Cambridge
Thomas Totman
Mark Harrington
Rose Wyman
Knights Columbus
Bath Fire Department
Tanahoor
Hichully
Gealuaat
Toteran McFedden Pharmacy
A. Hallet
Parker Ead
Sally Lowell
Wave
U.S.N
Norfolk, Va
AKAA
AKAN
Jacksonville
Fla. W
Maine Maritime Academy
U.S. Maine
Lloyd Lowell
Wales
Scotland
Joyce Gray
Westbrook Junior College
Ramon Hamel
Walter Wallace
East Harpswell
Lewis Lowell
George Wat
Ste. Lowell
Lewis
Ethel Moore
Richard Chadbourne
Charles Blaisr
W. H. Wyman
Sebasco
Grace Kenney
Edwin M. Hart
Patrick Air Base
Fla
Huntsville
Ala
Hart
Redstone Arsenal
Edwin M. Man
H. M.hitehead
Russell Turner
House
Converse G. Fenn
America
Alfreda Perkins
Party For
Couples Club
Auburn Firm of Architects
Bath and Cou
J. Horace McClure
Robert Hale
McClure
Augusta
Hale
Summer Sewall
Washington
Margaret Chase Smith
Sewall
the Times
Exective
Robert Dewick
Woo
Sagadahock
June Maries
Dewick
University & Maine
Italy
American Legion Veterans of Foreign Wars
MR. and
Mrs. Ames
Cailf
Howard F. Cramer
Arthur Johnson
John M. Conley, Jr
Ceylon Badore, Jr
Howard McPhee
Stanley Well
Gladys Beers
William Gibbs
Julia Badoré
Helen Kakos
Beverly White
James McKay
John LaCrosse
Edward Badore
Ceylon Badore
Katula Kakos
Henry Hendrickson
Get-Together Club
Johnson Rome
Richard Johnson
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