Local Groups Schedule Meetings And Events In Wiscasset Area
Wiscasset calendar lists a Feb 17 church service at Congregational church at 1 pm followed by a Garrison Hill Chapter O E S meeting on Feb 24 with guest chapters from Mt Pisgah Boothbay Harbor Genesta Bath Crystal Damariscotta and Olive Branch Dresden. Also St Marys Auxiliary meets after the Midweek Lenten service at St Philips. Holy Communion at 11 am. Mission Study Class led by Mrs Frazier. Woman's Club to hear Ann Darling book review on Feb 23 with World Day of Prayer delaying start to 2 pm and tea to follow. Heart Fund house to house canvass runs Feb 19–26. co chairs Marcia Munsey and Marge Morris. street workers listed. A recent successful Heart Fund sale at Marston's Drug Store noted. Local auditors, Wiscasset Selectmen, and the Wiscasset Parent Teachers Club activities cited. Several residents’ health, travel, and family notes end the update.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational Church
Garrison Hill
Mt. Pisgah
Boothbay Harbor
Genesta
Bath
Crystal
Damariscotta
Olive Branch
Dresden
St. Mary's
St. Philip’s Episcopal Church
St. Philip's Church
Frazier
Woman's Club
Ann Darling
Heart Fund
Marcia Munsey
Marge Morris
Eunice Adams
Dee Higgins
Chappie Tarbox
Peg MacLaren
Millie Delano
Selectmen's
Wiscasset
Mary Jane
Caney Creek Mountain School
Kentucky
Glee Club
Claire Moody
North Bath Personal Items and Weekend Visits
North Bath brief notes list multiple weekend visits and gatherings. Billy Wing visited his grandparents, Roland Leeman’s family and Kathy in Woolwich called on relatives, Mrs Frank Cutting stayed with her parents, Edmund Higgins joined his mother for a Saturday supper, and CPO Richard Nevins and twin daughters Pamela and Patricia stayed with the Hendersons in Artic. Kennebec River Power Squadron held a meeting at Bath Iron Works with Sid Dudley as guest speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Wing
Arthur Wing
Bath
J. Carroll Wing
Roland Leeman
Kathy
Woolwich
Calvin Wing
Frank Cutting
Dromore
Elmer Rogers
Edmund Higgins
Rose Lee Higgins Cpo
Richard Nevins
Pamela
Patricia
Artic, R.I
David Henderson
John DeGroot
Kennebec River Power Squadron
Bath Iron Works
Sid Dudley
Woolwich Community Notes From Nequasset Group
Woolwich and Nequasset extended community calendar with March 14 meeting on color for you by Miss Jean Spear of Lewiston and Manitoba reading by Mrs Georgie Walker for the Know Your Neighbor Canada project. Also reports Valentine day events at Nequasset schools, a surprise 42nd anniversary party for Mr and Mrs Morse, a break-in at Mrs Rich’s home, and the old Leverett Welch barn burn with Bath Fire Department standby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nequasset
Jean Spearin
Lewiston
Georgie Walker
Manitoba
Canada
Spinning Wheel Club
Elsie Stinson
Nequasset Central School
Mrs. Carroll Morse
Day’s Ferry
Mr. Morse
Samuel Morse
Capt
Frank J. Walker
Day's Ferry
Morse
Monmouth
Woolwich
Hyde Windlass Company
Mildred Rogers
Bath
Charles Rogers
Leverett Welch
Bath Fire Department
Wetch
Ruth Murphy
Nequasset Extension Group
Boothbay Harbor
Frank Watts
Glenda Wright
Jordan Wright
Bath Memorial Hospital
Watts
Elmer McFarland
Bath Iron Works
Jennie Larrabee
Portland
Merton Wright
Sasanoa Bluffs
Burt Hatch
Sagadahoc Ferry
St Marys Bazaar And Supper a Big Parish Success
The first annual pre Lenten bazaar by St Marys parish for the new parochial school fund at Huse Memorial School drew strong support. Rev Fr Francis E Morissey thanked volunteers at three Masses. About 350 were served at the supper, a local record. Anne Perry chaired the supper, aided by the Ladies Sodality led by Mrs Margaret Flaherty, with strong contributions to the school fund. Desmond led the bazaar committee representing all parish groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary’s
Huse Memorial School
Francis E. Morissey
Anne Perry
Ladies’ Sodality
Margaret Flaherty
David E. Desmond
Where Was the Fisher House Located in Bath Maine
In a Times forty year ago column readers asked where the old Fisher house stood on Front street. The debate centers on a site now occupied by Mr and Mrs Frederick E Drake Jr and previously by Dr and Mrs James Lincoln. The house across from the Young homestead housed Miss Abbott sisters who taught locally. A deed dated January 6, 1906 then shows Walter E Chase selling property to James O Lincoln at Sagadahoc County Court House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Times
Fisher
Front Street
Grove and
Front Streets
Frederick E. Drake, Jr
James Lincoln
Young
Misses Abbott
Bath
Roland Fisher
Roland Hill
Middle Street
Hill
Kennebec
Fisher House
Sagadahoc County Court House
Walter E. Chase
James O. Lincoln
Elizabeth Newell Injured In Auto Crash At Lewiston
Miss Elizabeth Newell twenty daughter of Police Sgt Edward E Newell of 979 High street was hospitalized in Central Maine General hospital Lewiston after a severe head laceration in a car truck crash near Worumbo Mills. She is a CMG hospital student nurse. Her mother and Mrs Laura Frizzell were passengers. no injuries reported. Vehicle damage estimated at $800.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Newell
Edward E. Newell
High Street
Central Maine General Hospital
Lewiston
Lisbon
Newell
CMG Hospital
Worumbo Mills
William Spear
Laura Frizzell
Morse High Student Council Presents Father Knows Best play
Morse High Student Council staged a three act comedy based on a popular TV series titled Father Knows Best in the auditorium Friday night. Directed by Mrs. C Bruce Wright with assistance from Malcolm Hamilton, seventeen students participated in the production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morse High
C. Bruce Wright
Morse
Miss Watson Named Honorary Member of Teachers' Club
Florence Watson longtime Mitchell school faculty member was made honorary member of Bath Teachers club at a Bath Junior High meeting. Now living in Richmond, she had taught with dedication and was remembered by former pupils. Clinton man acquitted of drunk driving after admitting he visited a beer tavern, witnesses testified he had a soft drink.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Watson
Mitchell School
Bath Teachers Club
Bath Junior High
Watson
Richmond
Clinton
Okla
Adams
Arrowsic Mothers Club Plans Spring Activities
Arrowsic Mothers' club met at the schoolhouse to plan spring activities and install jungle equipment in the yard as Snoring approaches. Reports from committees were read and approved. Attendees included Mrs. Arséne Sturmer, Mrs. Marion Rittall, Mrs. Carol Ainsworth, Mrs. Mildred Stafford, and Mrs. Ethel Elwell. The next meeting is set for March 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mothers’ Club
Arséne Sturmer
Marion Rittall
Carol Ainsworth
Mildred Stafford
Ethel Elwell
West Bath Gathers For Winter Tobogganing And Visits
A group of youths enjoyed toboganning and skiing at the Lpring Small place on Monday. Numerous local families from York Village Brunswick Oakland Boothbay Wiscasset Augusta Saco and Gardiner hosted or visited relatives and friends over the weekend and during the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trafton Swain
Deborah
Marvin
York Village
Stanley
Brunswick
Irving Burnham
Cecil Beane
West Bath
James Spaulding
Oakland
Thelma Manter
Manchester
N. H
William Cowan
Sydney
Cecil
Kenneth Josselyn
Augusta
Lee Ketchum
Saco
William Ketchum
Wilbur Ketchum
Bangor
F. W. Deehan
Laura Whitmore
B. F. Whitmore
Gardiner
West Bath Grange plans public meals and minstrel prep
West Bath Grange announces two public meals a fried clam supper on March 15 and an Easter dinner on April 1. At a Monday meeting the Ladies Aid will run a pre session supper and attendees should notify committee members Mrs. James Roval or Mrs. Alex Burgess. The next minstrel rehearsal is set for March 9 with community singing and readings by Pauline Belanger and Donald Coombs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Bath
Ladies Aid
Grange
James Roval
Alex Burgess
The
Abraham Lincoln
Pauline Belanger
Lucy Armstrong
Nancy Grover
Lawrence Palmer
Maggie
Jean Belanger
Janet Collins
Phyllis Gagner
Roger McNelly
Jack Landers
Donald Coombs
Alice Smith
Card of Thanks for Flowers and Sympathy
A brief notice thanks those who sent flowers and expressions of sympathy during a time of deep appreciation. Names include Mrs. William Hodgkins Mrs Leslie Logan Mrs Frank Mezenski and Mrs Rita Mank. The port of London is 67 miles from the sea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Hodgkins
Leslie Logan
Frank Mezenski
Rita Mank
London
Lent Tidbit Promotes Canned Maine Sardines Recipes
During the Lent season busy households seek quick menus and easy snacks. Canned Maine sardines in 3.44 or 4 ounce sizes offer convenience, minimal waste, and broad use for any hour. A simple recipe suggestion follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nhk
Creamy Sardines in Ramekins With Biscuit Topping
A compact recipe describes creamy sardines mixed with onion, green pepper, and cheese blended into milk and soup. The mixture is spooned into greased ramekins, topped with biscuit rounds, baked until browned for four to five servings.
Bath Memorial Hospital reports 1955 loss of 4090.36 dollars
Bath Memorial Hospital's annual meeting heard a net operating loss of 4090.36 dollars for 1955, offset by 7053.20 from last year's campaign. The year featured a 40 hour week, a new oil boiler, safety and facility upgrades, and plans for future improvements funded by a Ford Foundation grant. Officers and trustees were reelected, and Comptroller Eaton retired due to health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath Memorial Hospital
Hopital
A M. Main
Donald Percy
Duncan McInnes
Ford Foundation
McInnes
Sidney L. Eaton
Vital Institution
Main
Raymond C. Small
Frederick F. Drake, Jr
Beatrice E. Duprey
William F. Mussenden
Frederick E. Drake, Jr
Arthur W. King
Sumner Sewall
M. Dean Shaw
Leslie C. Shumway
Donald N. Small
Wilmer I. Voorhees
Daniel Williams
Ralph G. Stetson
Donald T. Burkhardt
Bath Iron Works Corp
David Mullin
Edward Sewall, Jr
Langdon Thaxter
Portland
Milton S. Kimball
Gardiner R. Deering
Percy Low
Ralph Forbes
John Burkhardt
Ham¢di Akar
David Sewall
Bowen Torrey
Martin V. B. Sargent
William Donnell
Robert Shaw, Jr
Francis E. Morrissey
John Bellefontaine
Ralph G. Stetson, Jr
Charles R. Sims
Oliver W. Bell
Richard Arnold
Fred J. Rose
Philip Oliver
Stanley Judkins
Stanley Hunter
Ronald C. Oulton
Ernest Haskell, Jr
Hospital Auxiliary Reports 1955 Support and Gifts in Bath
Mrs Sumner Sewall president reports a wonderful year with Bath Memorial Hospital support totaling 4149.75 spent on linen roof repairs kitchen new equipment and miscellaneous items. Volunteers clocked hundreds of hours across groups including Ladies Aid First Baptist Winter Street Daughters of Isabella and local clubs while Dr Edward Kinser Jr and Lawrence Katz chaired the 1955 hospital fair which netted 4046.10. A new 990 coffee maker, Navy vessel style, was welcomed as a practical gift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sumner Sewall
Main
Sewall
First Baptist Church
Winter Street
Daughters of Isabella
West Bath Sewing Group
Suburb Civic Club
Lawrence G. Katz
Bath Iron Works Corp
Raymond C. Small
Virginia T. Gillies
Auxiliary
Bath Memorial Hospital
Also Mentioned on This Page
Charles S. Sewall
James Bimson
Sewall P. Strout
al Crawford
Jay L. Blagdon
Bowdoin
Jay
John L. Blagdon
Kenneth Hinds
Sheepscot
Lynn McCabe
Edward R. McCabe, Jr
North
William D. Rich
Highway One
Karen Kacena
Chicago
Student Council
Teachers’ Club
Chester McCrater
Arrowsk Town Hall
Harry Drake
Texas
Drake
Freeport Shoe Co
Arrowsie
John Drayton
Lester Davis
Doubling Point
Arrowsic
Sandra
Judy
Motors
Davis Lodge
Union N. H
Arrowsic Town Hall
Mel Howe
Arrowsic Mothers’ Club
Howard O. Frye
Black House Point
Cohasset
Mass
Allen Frye
Frye
Emma Drummond
Arlene Sturmer
Adele Mazeiko
Moatsweag Extension Group
Hyde Park
Ainsworth
Frank Ruittall
West Bath Grange
Maine
Sae
Beatrice F. Duprey
Archibald M. Main
Frederick E. Drake
Junior League
Nightingale Club
Elks
Bath Memorial
Eaton
Francis F. Winchenbach
Winchenbach
Thelma Ward
R.N
Hubert C. Shepheard
U. S. Coast Guard
Office of Merchant Marine Safety
United States
J. F. Devlin
United States Lines
New York City
Philip A. Ovenden
USCG
Merchant Vessel Inspection Division
Devlin
R. A. Smyth
Admiral Shepheard
Captain Devlin
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