Richmond Club and Church Activities This Week
A youth choir rehearsal led by Mrs. Lillian Haynes and services at the Baptist and Methodist churches featured gatherings this week. Members welcomed a new Y A Y F member, plans for a hobby show were discussed, and the next meeting was set for the church parlors. Family dinners, funerals, hospital stays, and military service updates rounded out the local notices with names including Mayford Morris, George Volz, Seth Watson, James Watson, Mary Watson, Florence Watson, Gerald Watson, Joseph B Richards, Lawrence Thompson, Eugene Baker, Linwood Grindle, Glenn Lamoreau, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillian Haynes
Mayford Morris
Y.A. Y.F. Society
Methodist Church
George Volz
Seth Watson
James
Mary
Mechanic Falls
Gerald Watson
Derry
N. H
Mabel Rumrill
Brunswick
Elizabeth Watson
Augusta
Charles Watson
Florence Watson
Richmond
Hartley Ranger
Joseph B. Richards
Lawrence Thompson
Presque Isle
Eugene Baker
Gardiner General Hospital
Pvt
Linwood Grindle
Fort Bragg
N. C
Glenn Lamoreau
Camp Devens
Hyde Park Terrace Items of the Week
Miss Marshall and Miss Day den at the Dot an day kindergarten hosted a Valentine party with games, songs, and decorations. Attendees included Judy Cannon, Penny Palmer, Janet Graves, and others. Sunday school activities featured perfect attendance prizes for several children. The Stanchfield family moved to 26 Central Avenue. Milton Stanchfield works as a welder at Bath Iron Works. Other items note visits by Mrs. Albert Frederick and son Bruce, and a weekend trip by Mr. and Mrs. John Arata to Hallowell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Marshall
Miss Dayden
Valentine
Judy Cannon
Penny Palmer
Janet Graves
Bili Jewett
Dorothy
Nancy Woods
Robert Billington
Winifred
Jewel
Central Avenue
John Trask
Mr. Stanchfield
Bath Iron Works
Albert Frederick
Bruce
Pittsfield
H. S. Dill
John Arata
Joyce
Ryan
Violette
Carl
Hallowell
Shef
Franklin Koehlwetter
Boston
Frank Littorin
Waterville
Francis Oliver
Fort Bragg
S. C
Camp Crowder
Joseph Higgins
Lester Powers
Ann
Bath
John Gordon
James Oliver
Jane Dunkling
Bryan Campbell
Seguinland
John Olson
Walter Powers
Ralph Baker
Lawrence Perow
Marjorie MecNinch
Robinhood
Edith Powers
George Laskey
Linwood Stevens
George Laskery
George Powers
Local notices and personal reads from Across Town
Central avenue residents are mentioned with ill health at Central Maine hospital in Lewiston. Several trips and greetings are noted, including visits to Portland and Boston, a newborn Loralei Logan at Memorial hospital, and a sunshine basket for Mrs. Logan. Military news includes Pvt. Cummings receiving a second lieutenant bar and Foreword author Fernald in Washington. Caroline Daley in Washington sends Valentine greetings to her father in Augusta with three former classmates calling on him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William W
Bill’ Cummings
Skowhegan
Leslie J. McNair
Mark I. Clark
Africa
Fort Belvoir
Cummings
Willard Cummings
Engineer Corps
Lieut. Cummings
Paris
Boston
New York
Yale University
Caroline Daley
U. S. Bureau of Labor
Washington, D. C
Daniel F. Daley
Augusta
Valentine
Cong
Pfc
Linwood Stinson
Fort Meade
Georgetown News Roundup From a Cold Winter Week
The community reports severe weather with temperatures dipping to 22 below zero and noontime around 15 below. Local events include the Working League gathering, a poetry reading, school spelling contests, and furloughs. Residents note snow scenes, transport disruptions, and local hires at Bath Iron Works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Todd
New England
Carroll Powers
Bath
Howard Heald
Heald
Georgetown Center School
Elizabeth Pinkham
Joan Hagan
Doris Reynolds
Faylene Rowe
Christine Williams
George Powers
Helen Koehlwetter
Clayton Heald
Harold Loveitt
Eugene Reynolds
Stanley E. Thorne
Coddington Pt. Service School
Newport
Rok Town Books
Selectmen
Robinhood
Women Army Auxiliary officers speak at Winter Street club
Lieut. Beth McArthur WAAC guest speaker at Winter Street church Men's club supper meeting outlines WAAC training for officers at Des Moines and roles in Signal Corps driving Army vehicles and office work. Audience learns strict induction standards and praises service. collection funds New Testament mailings to servicemen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beth McArthur
WAAC
Winter Street Church Men's Club
Womens Army Auxiliary Corps
Des Moines
Mary E. Carroll
Lieut. McArthur
Fred J. Higgins
Allan Spear
Neil F Wilson
Ralph O. Burder
Henry D Small
Man Found Guilty On Larceny Charge In Municipal Court
Three respondents faced Judge Gar diner R. Deering in Municipal Court Monday. One man was found guilty of larceny of more than 60 from a roomer at Central House on Center Street Bathman, ordered to pay 100 dollars and 19.63 costs or three months in Augusta Jail. State presented five witnesses, all residents, who testified to watching the money and the defendant counting cash. The other two intoxication cases resulted in fines and costs or short jail terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gardiner R. Deering
Eaen
Roemer
Central House
Center Street
Augusta
State
Siroom
Aim
Ralph O. Dale
Kateon Auxiliary Hosts Camp Meeting and Plans Play
Three candidates joined the Kateon Auxiliary after a Sunday gathering at GAEF hall Middle Street. Melvin Whittam led prayers, committees organized, and plans were set for a later performance of Ma Perkins Hat Shop. An auxiliary baked bean supper is planned for Saturday in IGRR hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Air Lary
Ernest Edgar Kate
Gaef Hall
Middle Street
Jens Peters
Catherine King
Betty Swain
Melvin Whittam
Asa Wilson
Mel. Whittam
Harrys Osker
Crocker
Herman Wriest
Harold Swain
Ma Perkins Hat Shop
Engagement Announced for Mary L Wright of Falmouth
Mr and Mrs Harold W Wright of Falmouth Foreside announce the engagement of their daughter Mary Louise Wright to Corporal Jackson Brownell Vail son of Mr and Mrs H Jackson Vail of West Falmouth Miss Wright a Bangor High and University of Maine graduate formerly a Twin County Farm Bureau home demonstration agent now in New London county Connecticut and residing in Norwich Vail a Falmouth High School graduate attended Portland Junior College and Bates College is stationed with the United States Army in California
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold W. Wright
Falmouth
Mary Louise Wright
Corp
Jackson Brownell Vail
H. Jackson Vail
West Falmouth
Miss Wright
Bangor High
University of Maine
Twin County Farm Bureau
Auburn
New London County
Connecticut
Norwich
Vail
Falmouth High School
Portland Junior College
Bates College
United States Army
California
Keene Boy Draft Call Created Family Mixup
John W. Keene of Ashland aged 16 received Saturday a draft board call for preliminary examination. Family members said the notice was meant for his son George Keene, who is dependent and needed re classification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Keene
Ashland
Keene
George
Rittal Receives Post Cane as Georgetown's Oldest Resident
Fred H. Rittal was presented the Post cane for Georgetown's oldest inhabitant on February 7, succeeding Williard Berry who held the honor since August 25, 1937. Rittal, 25, remains highly active, plans a medical career, and has supported community life through years of sports and civic activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred H. Rittal
Georgetown
Williard Berry
Rittall
Richard Sanford
Brown University Fed
Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity
Boston University Medical
C. H. Sanford
Exeter
N. H
Good Neighbor Club
Francis Pierce
Gott's Cove
Mark Porter
Albert Moore
Atlantic City
Chanute Field
Henry Moore
Knights of Columbus Ladies Night Brightens Water Street Hall
Sagadahoc Council Knights of Columbus hosted a ladies night at the new Water street hall. Miss Mary Cunningham’s floor show featured Barbara Remazon and Madeline Kronstrand with a baton routine, while Patrick Tardif and a musical trio performed banners and songs including Bless America. Entertainment drew 50 couples who danced and won prizes as Lewiston figures announced future programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Columbus
Sagadahoc
New Hall
Water Street
Mary
Madeline Kronstrand
Delores Tilton Wine
Ore
Patrick Tardif
Tittle
Domingue Tardif
Dent
Allan Wat- Mey
Reiter Pickem
Alphonse Tureytte
Cave -E
Uraer
America
Patrice Tardif
Sas
Watherm Rer
Atvhonmse Tircotte
Denuts Granc Axnight
Chairrman
Foth Scuare
Moextern
Valentine Party at USO Center Brightens Cold Evening
The USO hall hosted a Valentine party Monday night with a heart decorated room, orchestra, and 12 dance numbers. Mes Stur Shepherd and Corp Willa. Wurm won the prize waltz, with Miss Shorney Mank Watson and wives organizing the event. Refreshments featured red candles and heart decorations as the national anthem closed the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mes Stur
Shepherd and Corp Willa. Wurm
Moss Paolo Nickersom
Coker
USN
Shorney Mank Watson
Cuthbert Wilson
WH. Lewis
Grocers Rationing Plan Briefing Set For Bath Area
The meeting outlines the retail grocers rationing plan for processed foods. Nathan Wment of Education will lead sessions in Bath county with multiple statewide meetings this week to explain official orders and answer grocers questions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morse Hugh Scheol
Bath End
Prizes Awarded At Saturday Show
About 200 attendees witnessed a Saturday prize presentation sponsored by the American Society of Misters Engineers and the Independent Brotherhood of Shipyard Workers. Dancing prizes included Mrs Fraszx For Mast and Jean Mitenel winning top honors, with several couples recognized for costumes and performances. A special costume prize went to Mrs Arthur Sark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misters Engineers
Independent Brotherhood of Shipyard Workers
Fraszx
Applicants for EOOMS Seek Rooms in Meridas City
A flood of requests flooded the USO office for rooms in Meridas city. Andrew J Daniela, director of the federation, and staff wrestled with applications as local defense work intensified. Many applicants were housed in a single home, while others remained out in the cold. Mr and Mrs Warren Parms returned to Washington Street after weeks in Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eversdas
Real
USO
Tm Cit
Meridas
Andrew J Daniela Itas
fEenizatier
Mamme
Pilani
Warren Parms Wave
Oper
Washington Street
Boston
Martin F Conley aided centroid but life details blur
The fragmentary obituary notes Martin F. Conley involved in a 1926 1928 sequence of events, including a heart attack and rescue efforts. It mentions associated names, places, affiliations, and funeral services, but many words are garbled, limiting precise details.
Miss Barron of Brunswick Dies After Long Illness
Miss Barron, long resident of Brunswick, died after years of disability from a broken hip follow ing a fall. She was a twin to her sister Olive and lived on Marvell Avenue for about 45 years. Her mind remained clear, and she was active in household duties until recent years. She was one of five children, all now deceased. Funeral services were held Wednesday at two at the horse Marshal avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Frases
Moarwizeli Everue
Togstioon
Benjemma
Olive Drinkwater
Marshal
Browntail Moth Nests Urged Removal Before Spring
Agricultural officials warn browntail moth nests on private trees threaten property. With spring, trees will be sprayed but some nests cannot be touched by spray. Landowners urged to clip and destroy visible nests now or the city may remove them at owners’ expense. City and state urge broad cooperation to eradicate the pests promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zii
Ofiazis
All Land Owners
Nerie
Port land Man Dies At 47 In New England City
Ilen J Doucette a Belledune Canada native and World War One veteran died this afternoon at 55 Williams Street Port land He worked as an assistant foreman in the erectors department at Todd shipyard South Portland for about two years and previously at Bath Iron Works Surviving are his wife Julia Doucette a brother Fred Doucette of Canada a sister Margaret Landry Leominster Mass and a half brother plus several nieces and nephews Funeral will be Thursday at 2:30 from 819 High Street
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ilen J. Doucette
Williams Street
Portland
Mr Doucette
Belledune
Canada
Lawrence
Jane Doucette
Todd Shipyard
South Poortland
Bath Iron Works Corp
Julia Doucette
Wilfred Doucette
Margaret Landry
Leominster
Mass
Thomas Bowser obituary likely Bath veteran firefighter dies
Thomas Bowser aged 90 died Saturday at City home. Born in Richmond Virginia in 1853 he moved to Bath many years ago and served as driver of Steamer No 3 in the old Bath Fire Department. Funeral held Monday afternoon at two from the Curtus Funeral Home 942 Washington Street.
Daniel Martin, Portisnd native, dies after illness
Daniel Martin, 75, of Portisnd and native of New Brunswick, died Friday in Portland after illness during the Whister. He came to Bats 45 years ago and worked in shipyards. Surviving are four sons, three daughters, and several siblings. He is survived by his wife and extended family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Martin
Mrs Clark Donaldson Obituary Noted Local Activist
Mrs Clark Donaldson of 487 Mists street, longtime resident for over 30 years, was active in various clubs. She was connected to Thomas and Sadgate families and had a son Alexander Donaldson of Thomason. The obituary references a prior marriage and details of he residence and social involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esa
Mr. Donston
Tuomason
Heracum
Alexander Donaldsor
Thomasion
Nomasion
Martin Conley Funeral Held for Heroic Medal Recipient
The funeral for Martin F. Conley of 44 Floral Street, Carnegie medal holder for heroism, was Saturday at St Mary Church. The service was led by Rev. Timothy Manes with four brothers in law among the pallbearers. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery in spring. Miss Valerie Sarving of West Roxbury, a Bates College student, was chosen as one of 32 finalists in the National Intercollegiate Radio Prize contest, with entries from 45 states and Columbia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin F. Cones
Floral Street
St Mary + church
Timmy CC Manes
Percy W Scott
George H Comeau
Ellery M. Durie
Bath
Joseph D Clancy
Fort Fairfield
Wer
Purial
Calvary Cemetery
Valerw Sarving
West Roxbury
Bates College
Stu
Denstes
American Economic Foundatio
Ste Lminanes
Tranition
Columbia
Sancee
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Hyde Park Terrace
Stoopnagle
Sponsored By
Schutter Candy Co
Beatrice Kay
Sponsored
U. S. Tobacco Co
Maine
Voice of Friendly Service
On Your Dial
CBS
Harold F. Logan
Lark Street
Memorial Hospital
Justus Miller
Gerge Larrabee
Bernard Henders
Edward Leavitt
James Kaler
Bluff Road
Warley Shaw
Somerville
Charles Shaw
Cyrus Purington
Rumford
Hoyt
Evelyn Perry
Robert Brochu
God Forbid
Roy L. Fernald
Winterport
Bangor
Judge Advocate’s Department
Brochu
York County
Lieut
W.a.a.c.’S
Kateon Auxiliary
Mary L. Wright
Woodrow Grey
Kittery
George Gray
Hope Rousse
Marjorie Finehie
Quincy
Branwell Harford
Harford
Cunningham
L H. Rowe
Thomas Blaisdell
Barbera Stacey
Tommie
Suzanne Stacey
Philip Pinkham
Horace Rittall
Lewtoia Moore
Robert
Marion Stevens
F. Rowe
James McKay
Vincent Davis
Kittery Wasser
Aund
Lester Davis
Laura Harding
Lincoln Campbell
Lifford Landry
Philip Campbell Jr
Chester MacMahan
Bath Shempers
Filton Lewes Jr
Washington News
Lewten
Lewiston-Arn Stebbbhs
George Davis
New
Armes
Park Street
Lewiston
Lewis
Irn
Aptte
Eztremetiz
Goris Setsice
Atterdert
Moncay
Tof
Amd Cid
Seeman Ant Het Orchestra
EOOMS
Martin F. Conley
Conley
Tee
Eugen Furtis
Hyro& Cristians Co
Wren
Comeau
Miers Hoge
Percy
Servet
Contre
Wevetery
Ellery
Electrval Geperioert
Bath Iron Berks Corp
Neetes
Mary Cotharxe
Betty
Martess
Des Bate
Jeu
St Marys Dures
Muorriez
Feaxces
Barezon
Allen J. Doucette
Ezth
Peortland
Thomas Bowser
Clark
Dounaldson
Martin Conley
Fred S. Curtis & CO
Thomas R. Huston
Ambulamce
Washington St
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