Local Nuptials and Snowbound Pond Incident Touch Weekend News
The wedding party includes H H Burton and E Mason with Ruth Belanger as attendant and Burleigh Tasker as best man. the couple plans Woolwich residence. In Holbrook pond a snow removal effort ends with vehicles sinking and wheels pulled off, despite a rescue by Kenneth Gray and Kenneth Lewis amid strong winds. Rev Charles W and Mrs were guests at Falmouth Christmas. Delmar Stinson hosts pens at Portland event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Burton
King
DiPerri
Sewall
E. Mason
Nk . Gray
Charles E. Cow
Charles H. Plumiad
P. S
Leslie A. Sullivan
A.C
Lawrence I. Davis
Forest Carleton
Ruth Belanger
Woolwich
Burleigh Tasker
Tasker
Teetee Wiscasset
Elizabeth J. Auburn
Lin Academy
U. S. Army
South Pacific
Fernald Bailey
Malcolm Hasgon
Holbrook Pond
Curtis
Kenneth Gray
Edgecomb
Rel Gray
Kenneth Lewis
Lewis
Charles W. Y
Falmouth
Swett Art
Mn Portland
Delmar Stinson
Christmas Guests Fill Homes Across Bath Area
The notice lists families and individuals visiting for Christmas at various homes in Bath and surrounding towns. Names include Frances Plumstead, Brenda Marsh, Charles Shea, Julia Chubbuck, Thaddeus Reed, Mrs. Demmons, and the Adams family among others, with travels from Damariscotta Mills and Lewiston noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Plumstead
Brenda Marsh
Alice
Elizabeth
Charles Shea
Jean Bert
Julia Chubbuck
Roy R. Marston
F. Southard
Charles S. Sewall
W. F. Merrill
Bath Road
Leon B. Grover
Damariscotta Mills
Aiton Erskine
Thaddeus
Main Street
Will
Federal Street
Bertram T. Reed
Bath
Thaddeus Reed
Arthur H. Durgin
R. A. Wheeler
Damartta
Raymond Bean
Biddeford
Allan Hunnewe
Grover Sprague Ray
Raymond Harthe Marco
Ain
Walter Adams
Louis Adams
Auburn
Byron Adams
Wiscasset
Frank B. Adams
Eunice Gough
Bruce
Barrie
Frank B.adams
White Elephant Club
Union Street
Christmas Program At Birch Point School Delights Crowd
Pupils under Mrs. Ethel L. Reed staged a Dec 17 program featuring carols such as O Little Town of Bethlehem and Silent Night and plays including Who's Afraid of Santa and A Christmas Quarrel. Performers include Adrienne Nadeau Blanche Stickney Caro lyn Farnham Frances Bachel der Kathleen Harris and many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birch Point School
Ethel L. Reed
Little Town of
Bethlehem
James Bailey
Stephen Davis
Santa
Judith Soule
Clark Jones
Dad
Edward Harris
Carol Curtis
Jeanne Leavitt
Bessie
Beverly Hatch
Ellen Farnham
Santa Claus
Old St. Nick
Douglass Millett
Carol Baker
Nancy Gavett
Carol Barker
Santa,” Herbert Simpson
Marlene Millett
Stanley Caton
James Gavett
Susan Croxford
Walter Brewer
Blanche Stickney
Clark Celby
Frances Bachelder
Adrienne Nadeau
Stanley Curtis
Gloria Soule
Teuise
Marlene Davis
Donna Brewer
Albert Soule, Jr
Kathleen Harris
Goodwill
Christmas Guests Fill West Bath Homes Across the Area
West Bath residents hosted numerous Christmas day and weekend guests from Bath, Portland, Brunswick, Beverly and New Haven. Visitors included Mr. and Mrs. Warren Henderson, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Noyes, Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Henders on, Mr. and Mrs. Francis Burgess, John Larrabee and family, and many others. Cards, meals, and holiday greetings featured in homes of local families as extended kin gathered for the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel MacDonald
Kenneth Noyes
Laurence Palmer
Warren
Harvey Henderson
John ‘Henderson
John
Yvonne
Bath
Harveynderson
Howard Noyes
Beverly
Mass
Howard MacRonald
E. R. Brown
McRonald
Georgia L. Walker
New Haven
Henry White
Fred Rose
Perkins
Maynard Carleton
Leroy
Jimmy
Nley Rose
Frankie
Sandra
Richard Renshaw
Elaine
Richard
Jackie
Francis Burgess
David Boudreau
Marshall Boudreau
Elaine Renshaw
Judy Summerton
Charles McEwen
William Cole
C. Remington
Larrabee’s Grove
Eulela Pray
Dresden
Carl Graves
Jennie Larrabee
Portland
John Larrabee
Errol Clark
Jefferson
Arthur Deehan
Alice
William Deehan
Harold Footer
Andy
Francis Deehan
Laurence Burnham
Portsmouth
N. H
Robert Burnham
Stanley
Brunswick
Irving Burnham
Andrew Babkirk
Ethel Burns
Philip Burns
Hhrbert Babkirk
Howard Mac Ronald
Courtney Stover
Robert Boudreau
Charlestown
Marshall An
Kermit
Donald Hayward, Jr
New York
Elmer Williams
Jeanette Williams
Boston
Christmas program achings noted at school event
The article describes a school Christmas program with Santa Claus distributing gifts and candy. Mrs Reed thanks Mildred Curtis for helping with the musical portion and expresses gratitude to those who cooperated. Reed received a nice gift in return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carolyn Farnham
Blanche Stickney
Adrienne Nadeau
Stanley Curtis
Stanley Caton
Marlene Millett
Santa Claus
Nazarene Sunday Schools Christmas Program
The Nazarene Sunday Schools presented a Christmas program featuring singing of Christmas carols, prayers, piano selections, and festive readings. Performers included Marilyn and Carolyn Fraser, Donna Flewell, Ruby Johnson, Lois Johnson, and many others with distribution of gifts and candy concluding the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nazarene Chur
Ene . Nazarene von
Wilfred
Winfield
Lois
St. Mar Jesus
Urges Selection of Competent Council
A 1947 Independent editorial urges voters to elect 14 capable council members for the new municipal government. It stresses careful judgment in choosing leaders to steer budgeting, ordinance revision, and the transition to a City Manager system, ensuring the charter works well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Independent
Jan
Seven Take Examinations for Patrolmen in City Hall
Seven men sat for the Personnel Service Commission patrolman exam and four for sergeant in a Monday evening session at City hall. The patrolman candidates included Joseph I Thibodeau Clarence J Dube William E Raines Joseph Grace Edward P Thomas Jr John T Marks Jr and Chester Varney Jr. The sergeant hopefuls were Percy W Kingsbury John Kelliher Charles Pellitier and Howard Pratt. The exams aim to provide a full eligible list for department needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Personnel Service Commission
City Hall
Joseph I. Thibodeau
Clarence J. Dube
William E. Raines
Joseph Grace
Edward P. Thomas, Jr
John T. Marks, Jr
Chester Varney, Jr
Percy W. Kingsbury
John Kelliher
Charles Pellitier
Howard Pratt
Navy Lieutenant Sparrell Heads to Norfolk with Family
Lieut. Herbert Sparrell and his wife leave Willow street to join his ship in Norfolk Virginia. Mrs. Sparrell will stay for the winter while son Bruce Buttrick, who accompanied them, will remain for a fortnight before going to his aunt and uncle Mr and Mrs Tobey's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Sparrell
Harold Tobey
Willow Street
Norfolk
Lieut. Sparrell
Dorothy Crocker Returns to Duties at Marsh County Office
Miss Dorothy Crocker resumes office duties as coroner at Marsh County after a period of illness. The report notes her return to work on High Street where she is available for official duties and inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Crocker
Marsh Co
Community Christmas Gatherings and Local Holiday News
Louise Reyno Spaulding and Mrs Beryl Dorr hostesses at a New Year event with a youth club and neighborhood guests. Numerous local families share Christmas visits, travels, and winter moves from Bath to Marston's trailer camp, with several residents returning to work or hosting dinners in Bath, Wiscasset, Augusta, or Portland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise Reyno
Spaulding
Beryl Dorry
Albert Temple
Harry Muckler
Ae Strout
Edward Hy
Will Am Eee Mn
Ty Deri Jameson
Orville . Jameson
Camden
Loring Soule
Comeniete
Faith
Charlie
Ee Corner
Marston
Sagadahoc
Roy Francis
Roslyn
Auburn
Warren Trowler
Sherwood Francis
James Parker
Chester
Portland
Gilbert Hathorn
Everett
Bangor
George M. Ames, Jr
Augusta
Edgar Blanche
Mechanic Falls
Samuel Harr
Harley Gobyn
Wiscasset
Godrow Miller
Louise Miller
Ellen Reed
Ace Allen
Frank Wright
Lewiston
Idaho
Harold Kaw
Beverly Wade
New Britain
Buck
Samuel P. Buck
Day's Ferry
May Haley
Machias
Charles E. Haley
Cyril E. Bousfield
Ragga
Arlington
Warren Raynes
Pelham Howe
Sea Scout
Batheae Ee
Russell’ Boydit
Manent
Walker
Horace Wade
Merle Jameson
Carl E. Longfellow
Day's Fe
Bath
Nequasset Lake
Brian M. Jewett
Pittsfield
Lawrence Muzzroll
Washington holiday visitors with Lovett family
Mrs. Jasper H. Lov e Washington welcomed holiday guests in Dentevan. Mrs. Lovett's brother and family joined in, and Mrs. Keith went to stay with Mrs. Lovett's mother at home Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jasper
H. Love
Ashington
Dentevan
Bathman Held for Grand Jury
Police allege Rodney struck Hughes and dragged him from a car at a filling station after an attempted stabbing. Rodney admitted being on parole from a reform school in Concord Massachusetts.
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Bathman
Rodney
Hughes
Sto
Joel P. Ae
Pa Concord
Mass
Clams Seen As Potential Maine Revenue Source
Ellsworth Sea and Shore Commissioner Reed predicts clams may surpass lobsters as Maine coast revenue if developed and protected. He cites 430 000 barrels imported into Maine valued near seven million dollars in the last year and urges strict enforcement of the two inch clam law with license forfeiture after January 1 1948.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellsworth
Maine
Reed
Seafoods
Poster
America
Harlotte’s Pupils Attend Jolly Christmas Party
Char ette's School of Dancing hosted a Christmas party at the American Legion hall for its pupils. Children enjoyed social dancing, a large gift tree, ice cream bars and refreshments, and favors. The program featured Sandra Sprankle and Betty Jean Witham dancing, with performances by Florence Fullerton and Baby class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Hall
Charette’s
School of Dancing
Santa Claus
Sandra Sprankle
Sandra
Betty Jean Witham
Florence Fullerton
Baie
Speeding Driver Fined in Friday Bath Court
Judge Gardiner R. Deering presided as Raymond pleaded guilty to speeding 45 miles per hour in a hour zone on Route 1 in Bath and paid a $10 fine plus $4.70 costs. Patrolman Byron Clark testified as the complainant. A second case of intoxication also heard saw the agent plead guilty and face a fine and costs, suspended on payment of costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gardiner R. Deering
Raymond
Bath
Byron Clark
Pena Deering
Miss Virginia Andre Returns to Gorham State College
Miss Virginia Andre and her brother Charles Andre Jr resume duties after Christmas recess with parents Mr and Mrs Charles Andre of Lincoln Street. Virginia is a junior and Charles a freshman on the varsity basketball team and Charles has also been elected treasurer of the freshman class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Andre
Charles Andre, Jr
Gorham State Ychers College
Charles Andre
Lincoln Street
Arsre
Charlies
Ce Vara
Corporal Dickson Faces 16 Day Furlough at Home
Corporal David C. Dickson Jr. of the U S Marine Corps stationed at Cherry Point North Carolina is home for a 16 day furlough with Prarece Pervione. David
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David C. Dickson, Jr
U. S. Marine Corps
Cherry Point
N. C
Prarece Pervione
David
Dresden Christmas Socials and Local Notes Across Town
Dresden citizens shared Yuletide greetings with friends and relatives visiting from Cedar Grove Rockland Pittston Damariscotta and Bath. Local households hosted dinners and guests while Mrs Alden Bass prepared to substitute at Bridge Academy. A line of cars on State Road near Middle Bridge drew attention though no spill reports. Smelt runs on the Eastern River were anticipated with cold weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eee
Istmas
William Logan
Augusta
Alden Stilphen
Cedar Grove
Carl Stilphen
Rockland
Clyde Stilphen
Pittston
Alexander Cairns
Daytona
Fla
Clifton Cate
Don O. Cate
Richmond
Dresden Centre
James Cameron
Charles Dorr
Delores
Norman Bailey
Malcolm
Yvonne Bailey
Alden Bass
Ruth Lemoine
Bridge Academy
Middle Bridge
Russell Bickford
Augustus Good
Ae James Mantick
Dresden
Sewall Family Hosts New Year Dinner for William
Mr and Mrs Arthur Sewall of Stone House Farm plan a family dinner party for their son William D Sewall during the holidays. Several guests will join from the career set home from college for the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Sewall
Stone House Farm
William D. Sewall
Hewitt Family Noted During Gardiner Illness
Mr and Mrs Charles E Hewitt Jr were in Gardiner on Wednesday visiting family as Capt Charles E Hewitt father of Mr Hewitt fought a serious illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles E. Hewitt, Jr
Gardiner
Mr. Hewitt
Charles E. Hewitt
Raymond Hathorne in Geological Survey Career Abroad
Raymond C Hathorne son of Mr and Mrs May T, serves as engineering and mapping aide for the Geological Survey. He has traveled between Sacramento and the Pacific region, with prior Forest Service service in the White Mountains Virginia and New York. He plans winter duties near Tucson and says Maine remains his native beauty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond C. Hathorne
May T
Orne
Forest Service
Moustaine
Virginia
Waw York Sta Fore
U. SA
Areg
Pacific
Pi New Guinea
Okinawa
Japan
Hathorne
Maine
Miss Martha Leeman Named AP University Leader
Miss Martha Leeman daughter of Mr and Mrs Harold B Leeman Ferry is elected AP University rid nine with her parents. She serves as a member and social chairman of a fraternity and secretary of The Maine Campus the weekly student newspaper.
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Martha Leeman
Harold B. Leeman
Ferry
Sooo
Oouigtin
Phi.Musojal Fraternity
Nanaator
Maine
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