Woolwich Grange Plans Suppers at Meeting
Woolwich Grange delegates met last Wednesday with Marion Chubbuck presiding. Officers pro tem Jest Chubbuck Clyda Bailey Harvey G Chubbuck and others held duties as youth conference reporter David Barter announced Beans For Youth marches and a Pomona officer night planned for March 4. The evening included a literary program, poster contest planning, and refreshments to finish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woolwich Grangers
Marion’ Chubbuck
Chubbuck
Clyda Bailey
Harvey G Chubbuck
Donal Robson
Mine Bailey
Ceres
Alberts Bailey
David Barter
Ou T
Auanata
Marion Chilb Buck Volunt
South
Alberta Bathe
Pomona
Tripper Ureveey
Michael Stary
Marsh
David Porter LinenIn
Jessie Spauldir
Clyde Baey
Michael Stacey
Cout
Corduet
Orange Next Sommes
Rebekah Lodge Plans Reception for Queen Esther Anniversary
Members of Rebekah Lodge met to plan a reception honoring District Deputy President Mrs Inez C Carter on March 20. A pre meeting slipper event guided by Mrs Sarah Potter and Mrs Mabel Walliams preceded business. Announcement noted a Northeast conference for all Odd Fellowship branches in June. The event will be held in Augusta at the State Armoury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esther Rebekah Lode
Inez C Carter
Mentyuy
Sarah Potter
Mabel Walliams
Odd Fellowship
Aususta
Response to Heart Fund Campaign Ends Success
Robert P. Mehlhorn city chairman praised February Heart Fund drive response as very gratifying. He thanked volunteers and urged those with unreturned kits to do so at Troop's Hardware. Final tag days were conducted Friday and Saturday last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert P. Mehlhorn
Heart Fund
Mehlhorn
Troop’s
Health report notes measles and chickenpox cases
The health department weekly report for the week ending February 14 notes one measles case in Bath, one chickenpox case in Bowdoin, and two cases of mumps in Bath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Department of Health and Welfare
Bath
Bowdoin
Past Masters Association and Lecturers Council Meet at Merriconeag
The Past Masters Association and Lecturers Council held their February gathering at Merriconeag Grange with about 40 attendees. A chicken pie supper preceded business and a program outlining future events and local town projects.
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Masters’ Association and Lecturers Council
Mierriconeag Grange
Het Grance
Ted Tisere
West Bath
Wellweek Grange
Durgu Wrange
Berarstree
Sacred Heart Circle Plans St Patrick Tea Event
The Sacred Heart Circle announces a St Patrick tea with members preparing details. Key participants include Mire Pion Sir Patrick and Rev John Petrefon, who coordinated setup and service. The group notes the next meeting is March 17 with March 10 as a preparatory date.
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Sacred Heart Circle
Patrick
Arrence
Irs
Vivir Kronarnne
Wilson
Chaise Arsonmuir
Flora Henitt
John
Mareh 17
Far And Near Missionary Society Meets February 18
Mrs. Cora Pinkham of Five Towns spoke on Bible text from Second Corinthians as the subject of her talk. Mire Leroy Colby, president, presided over the session. Reports were read by Rev. Pat Detre and Mr. Crisley Gorint. Devotion led by Mrs. Hirold Warner. Refreshments served by Mrs. Carmera Woodllace and Mrs. Martare Rarcrent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cora Pinkham
Veet
Tate
Missionary Suginty
Crt
Streen
Leroy Colby
Pat Detre
Crisley
Hirold Warner
Refre-hoven
Ciarera Wodllace
Martare Rarcrent
Unclear social gathering with many attendees in Bath area
A damaged OCR item describes a North Butlin couple hosting an event in Bath with numerous guests and gifts. Names are garbled and hard to parse, but references include Mrs Ardenne S Waines and several Bath residents attending a social evening with a decorated table and assorted items.
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Ardenne S
Waines
North Butlin
Mursoof
Leanne
Rs Npehur
North Bath
Coit
Tearrote
Roythen G Peis
Baty
Bite
Bailel Lapeh
Justice Webber cites religion's importance at Winter Street meeting
Maine Supreme Court Justice Donald Webber told the Women's Fellowship of Winter Street Congregational Church that Congregationalism favors liberal, thoughtful faith. He outlined his work with the Congregational Conference of Maine and Home Mission boards and noted efforts to unite churches and support colleges and pastors nationwide. Circles plan March meetings continuing the Lenten Congregationalism theme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Webber
Maine Supreme Court
Women’s Fellowship
Winter Street
Churen
Alwys
Justice Webber
Meuin
Home
Counry
Conaretafiata-Christian Church
Fupooelien
Reformed Courchesa
Lets Match Wits Highlight Theta Chapter Meeting
Theta chapter Beta Sigma Phi heard a program titled Lets Match Wits presented by Mrs. Thomas Back at Miss Valerie Nickersons Park Street home. Mrs Maurice Clark and Mr Duncan McInnes hosted with color slides of Europe. A nominating committee was named for the coming year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas
Beta Sigma Phi
Valerie Nickerson
Park Street
Maurice Clark
Duncan McInnes Alsl
Europe
Andrew Flaherty
Fred Wonsor
Oliver Ellis, Jr
Robert Stone
Patricia Mulcahy
Harry Hallsey
Ellis
Miss Vivian McCarthy Weds Charles Comeau in Brunswick
Miss Vivian Yolande McCarthy daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry McCarthy of Brunswick became the bride of Charles Harry Comeau son of Mr and Mrs James Comeau of Bath in a double ring ceremony at St John s church Brunswick on February 7 The Rev Gerard Caron S M officiated The couple left for a New York City wedding trip The bride wore a white chantilly lace gown with seed pearl trim and a fingertip veil Attendants were sisters Joan Yolande and Collette McCarthy and Ann Comeau The best man was Clifford White of Bath The reception followed at the Brunswick R C hall In town and out of town guests attended including Rev Gerard Caron and Mr and Mrs Raymond Fournier The couple plan to reside in Bath The bride is a 1958 Brunswick High School graduate and works at Auerbach Shoe Co The groom s family and friends attended from Bath and Brunswick The article notes wedding party attire and post ceremony events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vivian Yolande McCarthy
Henry McCarthy
Brunswick
Charles Harry Comeau
James Comeau
Center Street
Bath
St. John's Church
Gerard Caron
S. M
Joan McCarthy
Yolande McCarthy
Collette McCarthy
Ann Comeau
Maid of Honor
Clifford White
David Comeau
Belize
Alphonse Thibotot
Brunswick R. of C. Hall
Arline Allard
Susan Earl
Comeau
Morse High School
Bath Sears Roebuck
S.M
Bedford
Mass
Raymond Fournier
Pawtucket
R. I
Leo Paulin
Westbrook
Dorcas Society Plans Spaghetti Supper and Civil Defense Film
Members of the Dorcas Society of the Seventh day Adventist church met at Mrs. Fred Pecci’s home to plan a public spaghetti supper next month. A civil defense film will be shown, life packs examined, and a central display location considered for Bath residents. The group urged homes to prepare disaster kits to address local shortages and broader calamities while promoting health and welfare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorcas Society
Seventh-day Adventist Church
Fred Pecci
Bath
Dorens
West Bath Auxiliary Meeting Discusses Fire Contracts
The West Bath fire department auxiliary met at Mrs. Tratlind Boynton’s Quaker Point road home to discuss the city and surrounding communities fire contracts. Mrs. Virginia Ambrose was elected a new member and won the mystery prize while Gemes entertained under Mrs. Boynton’s direction. Hostesses for the next meeting on March 18 at Mrs. Alice Nowell’s Berry’s Mill home will be Mrs. Gertrude Greenleaf and Mrs. Emily Reno.
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Bath
Tomic
West
Mrs Arthur M Donal d Named League President
Mrs Arthur M Donal d was elected president at a League of Central Congregational church meeting. Other officers named include John Haggett as vice president, Richard Lyons as secretary, and Reginald Parker as treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur M. MacDonald
League of Central Congregational Church
John Haggett
Richard Lyons
Reginald Parker
Barbara Weigel
Germany
Morse High School
Ladies’ Aid
Friendly Missions
Ralph E. Mank
League
James Caverly
W. Linwood E. Haynes
Donald Preble
Haggett
Donald Matter
Jascha French
Grace Auxiliary Begins Lenten Study Series at Grace Church
The Grace Episcopal Women's Auxiliary held the first in a series of Lenten study sessions for parish members and friends. After a 7.30 Holy Eucharist, breakfast at Seymour House was hosted by Mrs. John M. Leonard and Mrs. Albert H. McMann. Rev. Richard B. Adams led a discussion on Man's Need and God's Action. The president noted a donated typewriter table for the office. Feb. 25 breakfast was hosted by Mrs. Abbot Redlon and Mrs. Albert Thompson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Episcopal Church
Seymour House
John M. Leonard
Albert H. McMann
Richard B. Adams
Reuel Howe
Abbot Redlon
Albert Thompson
Hospital Sewing Group Sews Diapers and Sheets
Seven Bath Memorial Hospital volunteers met Thursday for a work session and produced 82 diapers 24 glove cases 16 glove case covers and ten laparotomy sheets. Volunteers named include chairman Mrs Courtney Stover and members Mrs Percy Bailey Mrs Oliver Wass Mrs Harold P Small Mrs Henry White Mrs George Stimpson and Mrs Fred Rose.
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Bath Memorial Hospital
Courtney Stover
Percy Bailey
Oliver Wass
Harold P. Small
Henry White
George Stimpson
Fred Rose
Shower for Mrs Richard Oliver Held February 16
A post nuptial shower for Mrs Richard Oliver the former Karen McDond was hosted by Mrs George Gallant and Mrs Farie Horner at Gallant’s home on Mechanic Street February 16. Guests admired church window decor, gifts were showcased, and a pink white floral centerpiece with a bridal doll cake featured.
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George Gallant
Farie Horner
Joseph Jonee Gees
Hugh MarDoradd
Ficanor Wilson Mies Eepar Hanenx
Joseph Brayn
Dovah Colt
Sevonand Tinkley
Mies Marieue Shakley
Mreo Elian Pinkhen
Mes Henry Pog Rs
Francis Late
Ette
Oplard Biers Hick Miriein
Pratt Beri Vi
Leanna Guerete
Jan Pranpemoven
Walia Olivia
Vere Schoner Lanwtr1
Voemtinge Miller
Birthday Party for Doreen Stinson in Brunswick
Doreen Carla Stinson daughter of Mr and Mrs Alton K Stinson of Bust Brunswick celebrated her second birthday with a Feb 16 party at the home of Mrs Leroy R Young 26 Officer River The guest of honor received gifts refreshments were served and favors given Invited guests included Michael Anthony Leonard Joy Michael Young Roger Michael Scott Errol Pinkham Jr Lorrie Ann Pinkham Donald Trask Jr Mrs Gene Pharris Mrs Barbara Rideout and Mrs Wilfred Ibbett Parents attending were Mrs Allen Stinson Mrs Leroy Young Mrs James F Leonard Mrs Errol Pinkham and Mr and Mrs Harry Final
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Doreen Carla Stinson
Alton K Stinson
Bust Brunswick
Leroy R. Young
Offier River
Michael Anthony Leonard
Joy Michael Young
Roger Michael Scott
Errol Pinkham, Jr
Lorrie Ann Pinkham
Donald Trask, Jr
Gene Pharris
Barbara Rideout
Wilfred Ibbetts
Allen Stinson
Leroy Young
James F. Leonard
Errol Pinkham
Harry Final
Emblem Club Names Committee On Nominations
A nominating committee to present a new state of officers for the Emblem club was named at the February meeting held on February 18. Members include Eleanor Perow chairwoman Diana Hart Eleanor Oldis Bernedine Iancox and Frances Robinson. Installations planned for May date to be announced.
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Emblem Club
Eleanor Perow
Diana Hart
Eleanor Oldis
Bernedine Iancox
Frances Robinson
Eard
Frances Classidy
First Baptist Sewing Circle Meets In Vestry
The Ladies of the First Baptist church sewing circle met in the vestry for a full day session. They stitched aprons and quilt squares, tacked and hemmed a quilt, and held a luncheon in the middle of the day. Mrs. Minnie Pinkham chaired the afternoon business meeting and calls to serving were noted along with a sunshine basket gift to Joseph Camphin.
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First Baptist Church
Minnie Pinkham
Joseph Camphin
Griffin Beale Engagement Announces Plans for April
Announcement from Mr and Mrs Herbert T Griffin of their daughter Miss Helen Frances Griffin to A2 C Bernard C Beale USAF son of Mr and Mrs R O Beale Norfolk Virginia Miss Griffin a Morse High School senior Beale is stationed at SAGE Topsham Maine with an April 3 wedding planned William D Sewall Winslow Washington visited over the holiday weekend with his parents Arthur and Mrs Sewall at Stonehouse Farm
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Herbert T. Grifing
Helen Frances Griffin
Bernard C. Beale
USAF
R. O Beale
Norfolk
Miss Griffin
Morse High School
Beale
Sage Topsham
William D. Sewall
Winslow, Wash
Mrs
Arthur Sewall
Stonehouse Farm
Town Meeting Seeks Funds For School and Services In Bowdoinham
The 197th Town Report lists 50 articles including spending for pre primary classrooms, pupil transportation, police protection, Civil Defense and land for a town dump. Budget support from Finance committee estimates about 93 000 dollars, with possible mill increases depending on Water District revenue. The notice notes a noon to 7 20 pm voting window and highlights Girl Scouts activities and local birthday observances.
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Powdeinham
Finance Committee
Brian Rowe Receives Eagle Scout Award At Troop 57 Court
Brian Rowe was awarded the Eagle Scout badge at a Court of Honor held at Beacon Street Methodist Church. Earle B. Lermond presented the award as head of the Downeast District Advancement Committee. Also honored were Robert Hunt for Life Scout, Kenneth Patterson and David Merry with First Class, Bruce Temple with Second Class, and Tenderfoot honors for Roger Irch Bruce Robbins and Richard Nichols.
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Brian Rowe
Beacon Street Methodist Church
Earle B. Lermond
Downeast
Trown
Scout Rowe
Den
Order of the Arrow
God and Country
Court of Honor
Robert Hunt
Kenneth Patterson
David Merry
Raymond Parks
Bruce Temple
Kaler
Tenderfoot
Roger Irch
Bruce Robbins
Richard Nichols
Sherman Mitchell
Wayne Robbins
Gerald Graffam
David Dodge
Boothbay Harbor
Dwight Payne
Troop 57
Damariscotta Lake
Costa Rica
Hackett Family Celebrates 57 Years in Bowdoinham
Notes of local social life include Mr and Mrs Robert Hackett of Bowdoinham marking 57 years of marriage with residents recounting a lifelong Bowdoinham home. Other items mention visits to Boston for Ice Follies, a Gretchen Handren birthday party in Richmond, and relatives from New Hampshire Maine and Massachusetts visiting Lewiston Winthrop and Fairfield.
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Robert Hackett
O'l
Brunswick
Zina Maxwell
Bowdoinham
Linwood Hackett
Hackett
Allan Frizzle
Gordon
Boston
Kay Estabrook
Dawn Pollard
Charles Hackett
Russell McPherson
Richmond
Gretchen Handren
Edna Fimmons
Texas
Cleveland P. Curtis
Fairfield
Harmon Curtis
Winthrop Thry Scatt
Bertha Gray
Annie Warris
Milford
Horace Michaud
Augusta
Ralph Stilphen
Christopher
Carol Cummins
Waltham
Mass
Death of Percy Rideout Former Bowdoinham Resident
Percy Rideout died February 11 in St. Petersburg Florida. He was son of the late Jake and Nellie Rideout and educated in local schools. Survived by his wife a daughter a sister Miss Eva Rideout of Portland and a brother Philip Rideout of Bowdoinham. Funeral services were held in St. Petersburg Florida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Percy Rideout
Bowdoinham
St. Petersburg
Fla
Jake
Nellie Staeckman Rideout
Eva Rideout
Portland
Philip Rideout
Bowdeinham
State Park Superintendent Speaks At Huse School
Charles Bradford, superintendent of Maine State Parks, spoke to pupils at Huse Memorial School during a Tuesday assembly. He gave a brief history of Maine parks and showed color slides of Popham and Reid State Park. Pamphlets will be sent to the school for history classes.
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Charles Bradford
Maine
Huse Memorial School
Popham and Reid State Park
Huse School
State Park Commission
Three Way Race Continues Over Nequasset Road Reopening
A continuation notes the reopening of the so called Nequasset road which leads to Nequasset stream, indicating local discussion and potential implications for access and traffic in the area.
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Nequasset
Nequasset Stream
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Woolwich Grange
Rebekah Lodge
Health Report
Far and Near Missionary Society
Stork Siower
Proceist
Flarenvon Kaebid
Willian
Joeph Penricky
Currie French
Clady Will
Maris Hennekan
Astrinh Digwet
Front Street
Worsip Wee
Martin Saint Cireles
Comeau-McCarthy
Arthur M’donald
Grace Auxiliary
Hospital Sewing Group
Richard Oliver
Doreen Stinson
First Baptist Sewing Circle
Helen F. Griffin
Bowdoinhan
Evelyn Kelley
Cynthia Kelley
Sharon Purington
Cleta Trepanitz
Warren Lawrence, Jr
Annie Harris
Mreaneces Eldridge
Mark Rose Anne McPheters
Prewer
Margaret Enman
South Portland
Len Framan
Roberta Starks
Erlene Enman
Prudence Lucy
Rita Lawrence
Barbara Lawrence
Annie Hathorne
Anita Mortimer
George Hackett
Lawrence Hackett
Hampton
N. H
Uelen Robinson
Haroldackett
William Hackett
Viper
Mame
Technirama
Technicolor
Vrendparents
Robert Cummins
State Park
Huse
Allen Insulation CO
White Project
Adam, Greenblatt
Washington Street
East Brunswick
Ada Y. Greenblatt
Ada Y Greenblatt
Dial
Y. Green
Washington St
Adam
Green Blatt
Shaw
Main Street
Phippsburg
Fort Popham
Cape Cod
Soo Elon Street
Saile
Dial HI
Kennebec
Justin
Kennebec River
Greenblatt
Town
Washington. Street
Alna
Ada
Bath Area
Washington, St
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