Pratt Nominated For Colonial Club Presidency At Meeting
Colonial club members chose County Commissioner Foster M. Pratt as president and Alfred P. McCabe as vice president at the Monday night session which also discussed an Arctic Survival program. Nominees for secretary and treasurer were Desmond and Wilson, with Feeney and Forbes named to director terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colonial Club
Foster M. Pratt
Alfred P. McCabe
Eugene M. Desmond
Clinton D. Wilson
H. Ralph Forbes
McCabe
James F. Feeney
Paul B. Wilson
Deadline Set For Sale Of Bath Housing Projects To Individuals
The Public Housing Administration announced a February 28 deadline for individual purchases of units at Hyde Park Terrace and Lambert Park in Bath. Unsold units will be sold to bidders as entities, with total sale completion by June 30. To date 26 Lambert Park units have closed, none at Hyde Park Terrace, and more closings are expected March 10 and 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Feeney
Woodfords
Portland
Colonial
Fred Morton
Bath
Hyde Park Terrace
Lambert Park
Public Housing Administration
John Goodwin
PHA
New York City
Goodwin
Hyde Park
Woolee WR Lay
Slyde Park Terrace
Woolwich Selectmen Run Again in March Election
Woolwich's three selectmen T Tarpy Schulten Harold Leeman and Lawrence Edwards seek re election as does town clerk Mrs Eiva Edwards treasurer and tax collector William J Phillips. John Soule undecided Harold Hunt filed papers for road commissioner. Annual town meeting follows the election with no other candidates announced. Linda McIntosh daughter of Roland McIntosh joined Bowdoin skating club. Bath Brunswick members include Harry Bennett Mrs Kenneth Noyes and Mr and Mrs William A Niss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woolwich
Board of Selectmen
T. Tarpy Schulten
Harold Leeman
Lawrence Edwards
Eiva Edwards
William J. Phillips
John Soule
Harold Hunt
Schulten
Edwards
Ons
Linda McIntosh
Roland McIntosh
Bowdoin Skating Club
Bath
Brunswick Club
Harry Bennett
Kenneth Noyes
William A. Niss
Mullen Announces Candidacy For Representative
Harry L. Mullen of Topsham announces his bid for a State House seat representing Topsham West Bath Phippsburg Woolwich and Arrowsic. The 46 year old is a seven year Topsham resident and former candidate in 1956. Other contenders include Roger E. Williams and P Edward Dlery with no Democratic hopefuls reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry L. Mullen
Topsham
House of Representatives
West Bath
Pihppsburg
Woolwich
Arrowsie
Mullen
John L. Jack
Roger E. Williams
P. Edward Dlery
Phippsburg
John 9
Harley
New Lewiston Road
Oakland
Maine National Guard
Freesive Grange
HB. A
Bath Savings Vice Regent Takes Vacation
Miss Ruth Fields of Washington street is on vacation from her duties at the Bath Savings Institution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Fields
Washington Street
The
Bath Savings Institution
Woolwich Students Plan Valentine Parties and School Break
Woolwich Central School pupils will host Valentine activities in classes on Friday and close for a mid winter vacation, resuming February 24. The sixth grade, guided by Mrs Pye, toured Nequasset Pumping Station with Frank Sparks explaining its workings. The Good Will club meets at North Bath’s Mrs Edwin Hemingway, with Avalentine's party planned for entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woolwich Central School
Pye
Nequasset
Frank Sparks
Good Will Club
Edwin Hemingway
North Bath
Avalentine
Canesta Club
Rita Flemming
Middle Road
Doris Carter
Jeanett Groves
Grace Smith
Gertrude Bonne
Pex Hawthorne
Gerry Flemming
Vern Flemming
Terry
Nancy
Laurie Small
Allan Fortier
Paul
Mark
Diane Berry
Bath
Ronnie
Neal
Stevie
Tyler
Sue
Corey Hawthorne
Woolwich
Gerry
Woolwich P T A to Meet and Panel Discuss School Problems
Woolwich P T A will meet Monday at 7 30 p m at Woolwich Central School. A post meeting panel discussion on school problems features Com DD RR James Henderson Leon Beal Elizabeth Duak Is phine Soule and Rev Oliver Bell as moderator. A supper plan is arranged with co chairs Mrs Leon Beal and Mrs Wallace Schelden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace Schelden
Chester Leeman
West Bath man wins Navy civilian cash award
Percy Miller of West Bath is among Brunswick Naval civilian employees to win a cash incentive award. The West Bath man proposed securing nose chargers to the apron, a method protecting a part of the aircraft during maintenance, earning the prize for his contribution to the Navy department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Percy Miller
West Bath
Brunswick Naval
Miller
West
West Bath 4-H Easter Seal Envelope Project
West Bath Harvesters 4-H club members led by Leon ard S Smith assembled three thousand Easter seal envelopes as their yearly civic project. Members Lee Merrifield Stephen Babine Jimmmy Beane David Smith Bobby Brower Dale Smith and Billy Beane contributed. The group voted to donate to a Paul Dows family member and discussed project cards to be completed. A skating party for district 4-H members drew 204 attendees at Auburn Relodrome with plans for another event in early April led by Mr Smith district leader and club president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Bath Harvesters 4-H Club
Ieader Leonard S. Smith
Lee Merrifield
Stephen Babine
Jimmmy Beane
David Smith
Bobby Brower
Dale Smith
Billy Beane
Paul Dows
Swift
Dowe
District 4-11
William Beane
Smith
4-H
Auburn
Twin County
Surprise Bridal Shower For Meredith Mitchell
Miss Meredith Mitchell guest of honor at a Friday evening shower hosted at her York street home by Miss Linda Leeman. Mitchell, daughter of Mrs. Muriel Hagen, will wed S Sgt Richard Sackett of the Brunswick Naval Air Station. Guests included many local women. a buffet lunch and floral decorations topped the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meredith Mitchell
Linda Leeman
York Street
Mitchell
Muriel Hagen
Drayton Road
Richard Sackett
Mary Baird
Susan Torevers
Ladies Auxiliary Sews Towels for Hospital Event
The Ladies Auxiliary of Winter Street Congregational church held Tuesday meetings in the Ladies Parlor with Mrs. Addison Caton presiding. Mrs. Merritt Shea led devotions. Mrs. Manley Grant to order plants for Children’s Day. Caton and Mrs. Cullen to arrange church plants. A fifty dollar donation to the floral committee supported Palm and Easter Sundays. Feb. 25 covered dish supper planned with Mrs. Ernest Freeman as chair. Calendar supper canceled for the year. The evening's work focused on sewing towels for the hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winter Street
Ernest Freeman
West Bath Social News notes visits and travels
West Bath residents share a flurry of calls and visits as Mr. and Mrs. Charles Holbrook and son Raymond of Freeport called on Mr. and Mrs. Percy Holbrook. Nearby gatherings included the Footer and Small families at Perry's Cove. Mrs. Percy Holbrook plans a trip to Waterville and Oakland to visit relatives Mits Owen and the Libbys. Francis Dechan spent the weekend with her brother and wife in Gardiner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Holbrook
Raymond
Freeport
Percy Holbrook
Parker Footer
Raymond Small
Perry's Cove
Mits Owen. Thompson
Waterville
Virgil Libby
Oakland
Francis Dechan
B. F. Whitmore
Gardiner
Thomaston Man Seeks Department Commander Post
Thomaston man Mac Farland seeks the position of Department Commander citing long and varied Legion duties. He has a daughter Jeanne in Boston with the New England Opera Company and two sons, Robert Jr an electrical engineer with In Co and Richard recently returned from three years with the Army Signal Corps in Japan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeanne
Boston
New England Operal Company
Robert Jr
In Co
Richard
Japan
Army Signal Corps
Williams-Brazier Post
Legion
MacFarland
Engagement Announced for Miss Ludgarde Rheauume and Stanley Irza
Miss Hedwidge Rheaume of 341 High street announces the engagement of her sister Miss Ludgarde Rheauume to Stanley P. Irza son of Nicholas Irza and the late Mrs Irza of Woonsocket. Miss Rheaume is a St Bernard Teachers College graduate and owner of the Bendix Latinderette in Brunswick. Mr Irza is a Woonsocket High School graduate now attending a Navy supply school in Newport Rhode Island. No date has been set for the wedding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hedwidge Rheaume
High Street
Ludgarde Rheauume
Stanley P. Irza
Nicholas Irza
Irza
Woonsock- Cui
Rheaume
St. Bernard Teachers’ Convent
Quebec
Bendix
Bath Fire Contract Sparks Council Debate Over Guarding Towns
Council members discuss ending Bath protection for other towns after a costly year and question the authority to cancel the Phippsburg agreement. The group weighs reopening talks, ensuring any town resident can summon Bath firefighters, and clarifying who controls out of town fire responses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Judkins
Temple
Phippsburg
Gire
Bath Fire Department
Morse
John G. Morse, Jr
Merritt A. Mitchell
Eva L. Kingsbury
Rubin
Xxxl
Sf Avars
Mitchell
Maine Retriever Club banquet attendees at West Bath Grange
Attendees at the annual Maine Retriever club banquet held Sunday afternoon at the West Bath Grange included Mr and Mrs Raphiel Higgins Mr and Mrs Roland McIntosh Mr and Mrs Paul Hollbrook Mr and Mrs W Linwood Haynes and Edward Simpson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Bath Grange
Raphiel Higgins
Roland, Mclntosh
Paul Hollbrook
W. Linwood Haynes
Edward Simpson
Richmond Groups and Community Notices Chronicle Local Events
Richmond area clubs report officer elections and upcoming programs. Public Library Association lists officers including President Leslie Gardner and secretary treasurer Mrs Harold Harford. Enterprise Grange notes a $44 food sale profit and a Feb 18 program with New England Tel and Tel. Fort Richmond D A R and St Ambrose Club set meetings and remodeling discussions. Notables include a pre nuptial shower for Miss Eleanor Fraser and foreign service updates. Community groups announce honors, charity drives and upcoming meetings with march deadlines and local leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac F. Umberhind Public Library Association
Leslie Gardner
Carl Anderson
Harold Harford
Richard Derby
Roy Gilpatrick
Fred Duren
Wesley Webber
Ruie Curtis
Chester Foster
Edwin Pratt
Robert Cutter
Harold Wade
Ruth Stilphen
Paul Roberts
Percy Little
Marion Young
Thomas Borjesson
Robert Cutler
Enterprise Grange
Cleveland Marriner
New England Tel. & Tel. Co
St. Ambrose Men's Club
Cora
Jane Little
Rodney W. Little
Archer Terrell
Phillip Densmore
Clara Pratt
Virginia Foster
Goldie Guiou
Madlyn Sedgley
James Burney
Genevieve Lynch
Jamaica Plain
Mass
Esther Williams
Gardiner
Howard Dickey
West Coast
Okinawa
Japan
Lawrence Bailey
Dickey
Ames Worsted
Fred Witham
Marion Dickey
Walter Delano
Marion McFarland
Roger Gibbs
Maynard Brown
Robert Silver
Amy Bradley
Viola Douglas
Rockland
Elizabeth Watson
Ann James
Linda Douglas
Edith Hayes
Augusta Jewett
Alice Wedge
William Osgood
Douglas
Sagadahoc Cattle Club
Lee Stinson
Keith Stinson
Darrell Brown
Clifford Lothridge
Richmond High School
Daniel Maloney
Harry Simmons
Elizabeth Berry
Patricia Liebowitz
Honoresayv Adult Fellowship
the Baptiste Church
Esther Dickey
Stanley Griffin
Central Fire Station
Fireman's Auxiliary
Extension Association
Firemen’s Relief Association
Beulsh
Rebekah Lodge
Nuracs
Heart
Ord
Pelio
The
Odd Fellows
Margaret Seigars
Edmna Emmons
Grace Dickinson
Elizabeth Hawnes
District Deputy Grand Matron Guest At Genesta Chapter Meeting Friday
Genesta chapter O E S met Friday evening at Masonis Temple with nearly 100 members and guests. Officers substituting were Violet Lopun Martha John Gillespie Irene Rice and Dr Paul Bagdikian. A fondless food sale report was given. refreshments served. Alice Stilphen welcomed as chaplain. A color slide program by Clyde Bailey preceded news of a Feb 21 blind auction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Genesta Chapter
Masonis Temple
Violet Lopun
Martha
John Gillespie
Sentinel
Irene Rice
Paul Bagdikian
Ruth D. Freeman
Carol Robbins
Edna McRae
Jean Norton
Beulah Moody
Helen Mitchell
Caleb Mitchell
Bowdeinham
Alice Stilphen
Concord
Mass
Clyde Bailey
Woolwich
Bath Times Named To Maine Publicity Bureau Board
The Bath Times is notified of re election to the Maine Publicity Bureau state advisory committee along with other Maine leaders. Secretary Guy P. Butler reports 1957 was strong for the bureau and expects 1958 to be record breaking. Sagadahoc reps on the board include Richard D. Cusman Sebasco Estates former Gov Sumner Sewall and Harold P. Small Bath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath Times
S of Maine Publicity Bureau
Mide Tp
Maine
Guy P. Butler
Sagadahoc County
Richard D. Cusman
Sebasco Estates
Sumner Sewall
Harold P. Small
Bath
Hyde Auxiliary Plans Lincoln Washington Birthday Observance
Hyde Auxiliary met Tuesday evening and laid plans for the Lincoln Washington birthday observance with the Sons of Union Veterans next Monday. The Feb 18 meeting was omitted and the next Auxiliary session is March 4. A rummage sale is planned for Saturday. Future rally on Feb 22 by state officials noted. Supper served by Mrs Warner and Mrs Boyd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. W. Hyde Auxiliary
Lincoln-Washington
Sons of Union Veterans
Laura Frizzell
Frances L. Warner
Lillian Warner
Phyllis Boyd
Woolwich PTA to Sponsor Panel on Child Behavior
Woolwich PTA will host a panel discussion on child behavior problems at Woolwich Central school Monday evening February 17. Rev Dr Oliver W Bell of Bath will moderate with Cmdr Joasoa Lhouachsmata Li SN Mrs Leon Beal Mrs Stephene Soule and Mrs Marthon Doak as panelists. PTA members and interested parents should submit unsigned questions at the school by Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woolwich Central School
Woolwich Parent Teacher Association
Oliver W. Bell
Wesley Methodist Church
Bath
Joasoa " Lhouachsmata Li
Leon Beal
Stephene Soule
Marthon Doak P
Mrs. Fields Honored After 31 Years With Telephone Co
Mrs. David Fields of Hardings Bast Brunwick retired after 31 years with New England Telephone and Telegraph. Company officials and workers hosted a gathering with gifts including a leather bound scrapbook of letters from former managers and staff, and a silk purse. Hildreth L. Fisher presented the gifts in Bath area cinema, with a large group attending and a spring flower arrangement centering the dinner table.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Fields
Hardings
Bast Brunwick
New England Telephone and Telegraph Company
James Dry
Bt Dare Playetaee
Mikine
School Bus And Automobile Collision Near Bridge Street
A Winneyance school bus with children and a car collided Friday afternoon near Bridge Street. The crash caused a fence damage and total losses estimated at 875 dollars. The bus sustained major damage to the right rear door area while the car’s front end suffered damage. Portland resident Lee Mirich, 32, fled the scene as witnesses reported the car turning left into Bridge Street. Police and investigators were on scene, with initial estimates noting both vehicles were moving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DW Mae
Theta And Ni Beta Chapters Meet Feb 4
Theta and Ni Beta chapters met last week with Mrs William Rogers at her Washington Street home. a September auction was conducted. Ethel Wright co-hosted. Theta chapter planned a rummage sale for Saturday at the GAR hall Middle Street. co chairmen are Mrs George Larrabee Jr and Mrs Thomas Back. Next Theta meeting is February 18 with Miss Valerie Nickerson as host. two programs planned by Rebecca Back on art and Rota Bennett on To See and To Know.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theta
Ni Beta Chapter
Beta Sigma Phi
William Rogers
Washington Street
Ethel Wristht
Theta Chapter
Gar Hall
Middle Street
George Larrabee, Jr
Thomas Back
Valerie Nickerson
Rebecca Back
Rota Bennett
Lowell Temple Pythian Sisters Hold Supper and Meeting
Lowell Temple Pythian Sisters met last week for a potluck supper and a business meeting. Officers and committees were named including Mrs Susie Dirruh as chairman of various committees. Jane Shea and Mrs Gueclin Blake led hospitality and reception efforts. The group planned upcoming activities for the temple while noting members Dorothy Fulton and others attended the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell Temple
Pythian
Apu
Temple
Susie Dirruh
Eunice Perry
Marion Dorreh
Phyllis Akolos
Suse Dirray
Jane Shea
Gueclin Blake
Blake
Por Canphil
22 Yearold Bowler Posts 300 In League Night
Gal 22 bowls a perfect 300 in the Arlington Ladies Nisei League. Jepancee American Kepler advances her season average to 182 as spectators note her form and consistency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gal
Judy Seki
Arlington
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Pratt
Stanley Commeau
Robert Colvin
Hartleigh Trent
Brunswick Naval Air Station
Arctic
Naval
Parkas
Town
Ronald Wedgdon
William Leeman
Holis Leeman
Hockmock Road
Linwood Grover
John Webber
Dianna
Ronald Hodgdon
Kenny
Wicasset
Wnirs
Ralph Williams
Robert King Jr
Calvin Wing
Roladn Leeman
Edward
Billy
Patty
Evelyn Crooker
Raymond Crooker
Meadow Road
Richard Coffin
George Coffin
Groum
Air Force
Tampa
Fihi
Coffin
James Hay
Denise Richard
Albert Richard
Day's Ferry
Bath Memorial Hospital
Johnny Rice
Everett Rice
Sagadahoc Ferry
Paul Batchelder
Paula
Richmond
Forrest Baker
Carol Koerber
Merle Hawthorne
Jerry Boynton
Richard Boynton
Hollis Leeman
Florida
Wiscasset
Danial Mark
King
Mary. Leeman
Kollis Leeman
Hoeckmock Road
William Fogg
Sagadahoc
Bangor
Wynne Kelley
Ralph
Dow Air Force Base
Air Force Reserves
Camden
Thomas Alyward
Donald Leavitt
Jimmy
Patti Jo
Boothbay
RNAS
Thomaston
Ludgarde Rheaume
and Fickett
Street
Germany
Fickett
Pearl Perry
County Road
Gardiner General Hospital
D. K. Bettle
Peter C. Pinson
WH. S. Jackson
Navy
Pensacola
Fla
Carlinson
West Street
Ponson
Times
Publicity Bureau Board
Hyde
Woolwich Pta
Telephone
Winneyance
Heta and
Stn Gannitioe
Dorothy Fulton
Shea
Ports
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