Youth Fellowship Food Sale and Community Notices
Community notes list a Monday 10 am food sale at Rogers Hardware Bath with youth events and multiple candidates for town offices. Also mentions Girl Scout trip to Boston Feb 24, choir rehearsals, Grange Valentine program, a World Day of Prayer observance, P T A topics, and local personal updates including Jean Hunt honorable mention at Sargent College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rogers’ Hardware
Bath
James Chambers
Carol Rummery
John Rogers
Orman Coggshall
Roger Dunning
Ralph Doughty
Lester Munsey
Clyde Moore
Gordon Alden
Boston
Leo Hamel
Charles Pye
Donald Logan
Small Point Parsonage
Bodwell Grange
The
Grange
Frederick Morse
Thomas Totman
Wiliam Blaisdell
Ernest Oliver
Mark Harrington
Diana Pye
Irma Gilman
Vickie Blaisdell
Marilla Totman
Norman Dubie
Phippsburg
Jean Spearin
Dromore Extension Service
Phippsburg P. T. A
P.T.A
Angie Mank
Riverside Hall
Totman Library
William Blaisdell
Memorial Hospital
Blaisdell
Lewis Alexander
Arthur Morse
N. E. Tel. & Tel. Co
Portland
Boston University
Jean Hunt
Sargent College of Physical Education
Brunswick Band To Give Concert Sunday Afternoon
The Legion Community Band of Brunswick directed by Wilfrid LaPointe will perform Sunday at two in Brunswick Town Hall with free admission. The program includes a Faye Pye and Ann Berry tap duet and a number by Mrs. Roland St Pierre and her two children, accompanied by Charlotte Cahill. Twelve Bath musicians join the local ensemble for the free concert and summer Sunday mall performances are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion Community Band of
Brunswick
Wilfrid LaPointe
Brunswick Town Hall
Faye Pye
Ann Berry
Roland St. Pierre
Charlotte Cahill
Legion Community Band
Bath
Cecil V. Rowland
Robert Rowland
James Footer
Harvey Hartley
Donald Lewis
Anna Lonn
Richard Crabtree
Mary Baird
Lucy Lee Smith
Dana McCurdy
Robert Freeman
Joe Fullerton
Prunswick
Father and Son Banquet For Cub Pack 55 at Winter Street
Cub Scout Pack 55 of Winter Street Congregational church will hold its annual Father and Son banquet Thursday at six in the church vestry. Principal speaker Mrs. George Hartsgrove will lecture on Indian lore and display her relic collection. Toastmaster Stewart McAllister. game session 5.30 to 6 led by William Mussenden and Donald Freeman. General committee: William Greene, chair. McAllister, Mussenden, Dwight Hale, Freeman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winter Street Congregational Church
George Hartsgrove
Stewart McAllister
William Mussenden
Donald Freeman
William Greene
Dwight Hale
Richmond Candidate for Legislature Vincent Jones
Vincent C. Jones of Richmond, a Republican and former state legislator, announced his candidacy for State representative from Bowdoin Bowdoinham Georgetown and Richmond in the June primary. A real estate and insurance broker, he has held VFW offices and is a 32nd degree Mason. He opposes the last tax bill, pledging to repeal the gas tax increase and reduce Maine sales tax bookkeeping burdens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vincent C. Jones
Richmond
Bowdoin
Bowdoinham
Georgetown
Jones
Veterans of Foreign Wars
American Legion
Maine
Central Fire Station Faces Roof Risk and Relocation
Center firehouse timbers show heavy strain and rot in sills raising fear of roof collapse. City plans a new central station and may move equipment if financing stalls. Council hires a licensed engineer to assess the current station and may rent a metal building at Commercial and Summer as interim housing for four pieces of equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Station
Flynn
Judkins
Local Nuptials and Social Roundup Highlight Cape Elizabeth Area
Miss Frances Olive Bridges and Gerald Algazo Morong wed at the Methodist church in Cape Elizabeth with a reception to follow. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Guy Crowley, Ellison Moody, and Grace Cushing. The note lists ongoing visits and greetings among local families, birthdays, and social gatherings involving residents of Candy's Harbor, Bath, Phippsburg Center, and Brunswick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Olive Bridges
Gerald Algazo Morong
Cape Elizabeth
Morong
Guy Crowley
Mr. Morong
Clifton Morong
Kennebec
Guy E. Crowley
Ellison Moody
Grace Cushing
Popham Circle
Herbert R. Sprague
John Morgan
Thelma Tyler
Clifton Morgan
Freeman Davis
Donna
David Darling
Candy’s Harbor
U. S. Coast Guard
Massachusetts
I. W. Rainey
Phippsburg Center
Marguerite McNulty
George Barnes
Bath
Bath Iron Works
Fred H. Spinney
Sam Jeffrey
Brunswick
Coxs Head Storms Trap Motorists On Coxs Head Road
Heavy storms delayed plowing as motorists were stranded on Knob Rock hill near Coxs Head. Lester Oliver of Spruceville fell while rescuing a cat at his McLanathan Place home, suffering minor cuts. County Agent Jean Spearin led the February Dromore Extension meeting on "Color for You" with Mrs. Skillings and Mrs. Hughes hosting the dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Point
Cox's Head Road
Knob Rock Hill
McLanathan Place
Lester Oliver
Spruceville
Oliver
Jean Spearin
Dromore Extension
Thelma Skillings
Nettie Hughes
Sled dogs eager to work amid Dresden Mills notices
Local notes report 70 to 75 smelt camps above Middle bridge and 145 below. Salk vaccine clinic dates soon for ages 5 to high school. Infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Milford Cronk Jr. died in Venice California. interment Pine Grove Cemetery. Valentine supper Feb 18 at Dresden Mills church vestry. Five candidates earned 3rd and 4th degrees at Eastern River Grange. Various social visits and nephews listed. Ex-Postmaster Ernest Cate hospitalized in Bath. Sled dogs generally eager to harness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middle Bridge
Salk Vaccine Clinic
Milford Cronk
Venice
California
Berry
Pine Grove
Dresden Mills Methodist Woman's Society
Eastern River Grange
L. A. Bailey
June
Jessie Main
Bath
Rose Leavitt
Harpswell
John Park Allen
John
Richard Bessom
Day's Ferry
Ernest Cate
Dresden Mills
Bath Memorial Hospital
Thomas Vague
Thomas, Jr
Whitefield
Vague
Lyndel Good
Charles Corson
Bangor
Harriette
Carolyn Sheldon
Albion Beverage
Son Lyford
Robert Reed
Dorchester
Rose Beverage
Lesley College
Cambridge
Mass
Frank Cheney
Leila Pray
Ida Robbins
Everett Rankin
Gardiner
Leroy Robbins
Bath Area Chamber Sets Feb Membership Drive Plan
The Bath Area Chamber of Commerce held its monthly meeting at City Hall. Directors approved a Tuesday Feb 21 outreach at 10 am and a special Feb 28 7 30 pm session to consider associate members by law changes. Committees will study dues options sign repairs planning board funds Woolworth site talks stalled by high real estate costs and parking concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath Area
Chamber
Chamber of Commerce
F. W. Woolworth Co
Woolworth
Howard Mayo
Cambridge
Bath
Mayo
Hyde Home Auxiliary Planned at Monthly Meeting
Hyde Home committee discussed forming a volunteer auxiliary to organize patient recreation and hospital activities. Mrs Doris W. Hardy will attend the New England Hospital Assembly in Boston March 26–28 to plan the Maine Hospital Association summer program in Rockland June 12–13. The group approved expanding Hyde Home facilities by extending the elevator to the third floor, funded partly by a Ford Foundation grant, to add a school room recreation room library and living space for parents and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hyde Home
Hyde Home Committee
Doris W. Hardy
R.N
New England Hospital Assembly
Boston
Maine Hospital Association
Maine
Rockland
Samoset
Marie I. Preston
Pine Tree Society For Crippled Children and Adults, Inc
Ford Foundation
Converse G. Fenn
Dean Shaw
Herbert F. White
Preston
Hardy
Onion Rings Make Pretty Salad Garnish
Thin rings cut from red and white onions create an attractive garnish for salads and add good flavor. They brighten plates and provide a crisp textural contrast to greens and vegetables.
Bath DeMolay installs officers in semi public ceremony
The Bath Chapter of DeMolay held a Saturday night semi public installation at the Masonic temple. David Potter became master councilor with Lance Fuller presenting the gavel. Preceptors included John Chase and Donald Page. A post installation banquet followed and plans for the State Conclave on April 28 were noted. The next meeting is February 23 with officers in place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
DeMolay
Masonic Temple
David Potter
Homer Potter
Lance Fuller
Carl Fogg
Harvey Prawer
Herbert Morse
James Annis
Edward Cummings
Joseph Fullerton
Richard Crabtree
Donald Wellister
Roy Stewart
Gordon Allen
Thomas Albee
Robert Powers
Sentinel
John Chase
Donald Page
Duane Frazier
Edward Larrabee
William Potter
Richard Lord
Dennis Ring
Robert McRae
Victor Cutler
Charles Higgins
David Newcomb
Edward True
Fuller
Ruth Fuller
DeMolay Mothers’ Club
Harry Allen
Stephen Merrill
Brunswick
United Lodge
Mothers’ Club
Raymond Fogg
Cecil Fullerton
Florence Fullerton
Judy Legard
Joan Fogg
Grace Church School Lenten Services Begin Thursday
Grace Church School starts mid week Lenten services Thursday at three o'clock in the Oak Street party house. The six session series includes a mission study for 1956 on Episcopal work among Dakota Indians in the Niobrara Deanery serving over 10 000 Indian members. A youth program features a color movie Strength of the Hills about Dakota life and church aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Church School
Party House
Oak Street
Episcopal Church
Niobrara
Hnior
Church Family
Diocese of
Maine
Foster
St. Lukes Cathedral
Portland
John Johnson Celebrates 13th Birthday Party
John Johnson, son of Mr and Mrs Frank H Johnson of Bluff Road, celebrated his 13th birthday Saturday afternoon at Rytle Park recreation hall. Pink and white crepe paper decorated the hall and the table held three iced cakes. A variety of party games entertained the guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Johnson
Frank H. Johnson
Bluff Road
Rytle Park Recreation Hall
Birthday party for John Johnson with gifts and treats
A joyful gathering hosted for John Johnson featured many presents opened and displayed for all to see. Guests included Collette Beers, Madeline Pouliot, Georgia Lacey, Sandra Hathorne, Mary Davis, Brenda Bennett, Mary McLaughlin, Sue Ellen Johnson, Robert Ireland, Craig Ayer, Harry Deering, Robert Poolen, and others who enjoyed dining room refreshments and cake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Collette Beers
Madeline Pouliot
Georgia Lacey
Sandra Hathorne
Mary Davis
Brenda Bennett
Mary McLaughlin
Sue Ellen Johnson
Robert Ireland
Craig Ayer
Harry Deering
Robert Poolen
John Johnson
Dirigo Court Meets At Parish House Saturday
Dirigo Court of Amar anth held its regular meeting at the Central church parish house Saturday evening with excellent attendance. Mrs Mae Ward Roy Matron presided as reports were read and approved. Ways and means for funds for the coming year were discussed. Invitations included a Grand Royal Court in Saco at the end of March. A class of candidates was planned for the May degree. Next meeting is March 10 with a social hour and refreshments hosted by Mrs Nellie D Arcy and Mrs Dorothy Wood. A report on the successful card party at Mrs D Arcy's home was given.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dirigo Court
Order of Amaranth
Mae Ward
Roy Matron
Grand Royal Court
Saco
Nellie D'Arcy
Dorothy Wood
D'Arcy
Emblem Club Valentine Party At Lambert Park
The Emblem Club held a Valentine party at Lambert Park community house Saturday from nine to midnight with about 75 members and friends attending. Red and white crepe decorations and Valentine motifs set the festive scene while refreshment tables were tended by a committee led by Mrs Joseph Desmond and others. Music for dancing featured favorites from Vic, completing a lively evening of social camaraderie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emblem Club
Lambert Park
Byth
Joseph Desmond
Earl Fortier
Lawerace Perow
Graydon Smith
Lorraine Penfold
Joseph Grace
Curtis Named Assistant To President On Aviation
Edward P Curtis of Rochester New York and Summer resident of Small Point has been named a special presidential assistant to direct a long range study of the nations requirements for aviation facilities. President Eisenhower announced the appointment Saturday. Curtis a vice president of Eastman Kodak Co is father of Mrs Melvin Henderson of Bath. He served as a World War I pilot in the 95th Squadron in France with former Gov Sumner Sewall of this city. His new role focuses on civilian aviation with cooperation from the Defense and Commerce Departments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward P Curtis
Rochester
N.Y
Small Point
Curtis
Dwight D Eisenhower
Eastman Kodak Co
Melvin B. Henderson
Bath
95Th
France
Sumner Sewall
Hockomock Council Meets On Thursday Evening
Hockomock Council of the D of P held its meeting with the recently installed officers presiding. The gathering reviewed local matters and discussed upcoming events and duties for the new leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hockomock
Hockomock Council, D. of P
Cub Scout Pack 52 Meets For Blue and Gold Banquet
The EconTiNG TRAD Cub Pack 52 monthly meeting was held at Oscar R. Marsh’s home on Corliss street with attendees including Paul Strube George Taylor and others. Plans for the Blue and Gold banquet at Corliss street church on February 29 at 6 30 were finalized and ticket numbers requested from Don Mathers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar R. Marsh
Corliss Street
Paul Strube
George Taylor Leroy Perkins
Stenley Brimigion
Durwood Decker
Carrie Wallace
Berbara Carlisle
Oscar Marsh
Marsh
Don Mathers
Visitation Plans For Great Pocahontas Event In Biddeford
Annie Wilson of Pocahontas presided Thursday evening as preparations were made for the official Visitation of the Great Pocahontas Beatrice Hanson of Biddeford who is to attend the council meeting A supper preceded at 630 with Mrs Mary Anderson and Mrs Annie Wilson in charge A social hour followed with refreshments served by Mrs Mildred Avery and Mrs Frances St Martin
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Wilson
Pocahontas
Beatrice Hanson
Biddeford
Mary Anderson
Mildred Avery
Frances St. Martin
Montsweag Extension Group Meeting Thursday
Montsweag Extension Group will meet at Hyde Park Community Hall Thursday morning for an all day session. The subject Stick Tricks will be presented by Millicent Ball, clothing project leader. Members should bring a sewing machine, seam binding, fabric, needles, thread, and other articles. dinner will be served at noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montweag
Hyde Park Community Hall
Clothing Project
Millicent Bal
Carol Armsworth
Alice Baker
Rosanna McPadden
Valentine Party At Home On Friday Evening
One of the first Valentine parties of the season in the city was hosted by Miss Mary Welch at 713 Middle Street Friday evening. Guests included Elaine Perry Glenda Newman Judy Lakin Janice Payson Donna Leask and Master David Welch. The table decor and refreshments matched the theme and Valentine place cards adorned each seat as games kept the group entertained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morse High School
Mabell Ashe
Nancy Garside
Carole Cummings
Mike Freeman
Donna Guynn
Francis Brown
Adelle Rubin
Sandra London
Carol Bartels
Patricia Guynn
Bili Jewett
Charles Douglas
Malcolm Hamilton
Richard Darling
David Potter
Marshall Libby
Patricia Atwood
Mary Welch
Middle Street
Elaine Perry
Glenda Newman
Judy Lakin
Janice Payson
Donna Leask
David Welch
Diaper Flag Sparks Rescue as Trains Slow Near Car
Mrs Haywood grabbed a diaper and waved to two trains bearing down on a car, signaling for help as the vehicles slowed, averting a possible crash in a crowded crossing.
Lenten Services Start Wednesday At Beacon St
Annual Union Lenten services began Wednesday at the Beacon Street Methodist church with Rev J Lyal Calhoun as speaker and Rev Richard Arnold leading worship. The Bath Ministers Association coordinates, hosted by Greater Bath Council of Churches. Services run each Wednesday at 7 30 during Lent with listed hosts and speakers each week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beacon Street Methodist Church
J. Lyal Calhoun
First Church of the Nazarene
Richard Arnold
Greater Bath
Beacon Street
Joyal Calhoun
Wesley Methodist Church
Louis A. Dole
Church of the New Jerusalem
Charles R. Sims
Salvation Army Building
Harold L. Allen
First Baptist Church
Capt
Jessie Jones
Corliss Street Baptist Church
James L. Grant
Woolwich Baptist Youth Fellowship Meets Sunday
The Woolwich Center Baptist church hosted the Baptist Youth Fellowship meeting led by faith committee chair Carol Tanner. Psalm 23 was read by all, with responsive readings from the Bible. The theme was The Good Shepherd and the session closed with a prayer circle attended by about 20 readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Baptist Youth Fellowship
Woolwich Center Baptist Church
Carol Tanner
Health Report Flags County Streptococcal Cases
Sagadahoc County week ending February 4 reports Bath with 10 streptococcal nasopharyngitis and 1 chickenpox case, Bath four chickenpox, one streptococcal case elsewhere, Phippsburg one streptococcal, Topsham one streptococcal, Woolwich one streptococcal. Boundaries and counts reflect Maine health department release.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sagadahoc
State of
Woolwich
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