Notes on holiday visits from Maine to Bath area
Personal notes recount weekend homecomings and Christmas visits. Mrs. Frank Martin and a Danvers senator returned to their parents in Willow Street and Marshall Avenue. Mr. and Mrs. D LeRoy Lord and Mrs. Parris shared holiday dinner with the Lords on Washington Street. Mrs. Parris had not left home in months. Izo DeMenendez of Asuncion visited her sister and brother in Bath. she plans a 60 day Bath furlough from government duties in Asuncion. Her husband is a government researcher doctor. Another sister, Mrs. Arthur T. McCusker and Mr. McCusker of Portland, joined Christmas guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip
University of Maine
Frank Martin
Danvers
Mass
Cedric Martin
Willow Street
Edward McCabe
Marshall Avenue
D. LeRoy Lord
DeMenendez
Washington, D. C
Bath
Asuncion
Gagnon
Arthur T. McCusker
McCusker
Portland
Personal notes record births and resident changes
Dale Elwood and Mrs Elwood of 5 Washburn announce the birth of a son on December 29 at Memorial hospital weighing four pounds eleven and a half ounces. The Elwoods’ note appears amid a flurry of moves and reminiscences including Mrs Theodore Webb now in Wellesley Hills Massachusetts and her daughter Miss Mary Webb teaching at Wellesley College while pursuing chemistry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale Elwood
Bath family in cold one room shack saved by aid
In Bath Maine a mother and six children aged 13 months to nine years live in a drafty one room shack with two quarts fuel oil and no heat. Health officer McCabe Merrill and Patrolman Kennedy moved them to better housing in Westbrook after quick relief from neighbors. Salvation Army and Red Cross provided food and clothing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wartorn
Europe
Bath
Maine
Chester H. McCabe
Lee
The
Merrill
Hollis Kennedy
North Bath
McCabe
Westbrook
Salvation Army
Kennedy
Red Cross
Hanscom Nelson Wedding Unites Local Couple
Miss Viola Nelson and Edwin W. Hanscom of this city married at the First Baptist church with Rev. Charles R. Sims officiating. Attendants were Miss Phyllis A. Driscoll and Owen Hanscom. The couple will reside in Bath after a brief wedding trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viola Nelson
Edwin W. Hanscom
First Baptist Church
Charles R. Sims
Phyllis A. Driscoll
Lewiston
Owen Hanscom
Mrs. Nelson
Mr. Hanscom
Hattie E. Douglass
This City
Walter Hanscom
Libby Ingerson Couple Wed in Rockland
Malcolm Libby and Miss Alice Ingerson of Rockland united in marriage by Rev J Clare of Wesley Methodist Church. The bride, daughter of Clarence and Mrs Ingerson, is a Rockland High School graduate. The groom, son of Lenora McMann, works at E M Ice Cream Co. in Rockland. They will reside in Rockland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malcolm Libby
Alice Ingerson
Rockland
Marrriage
J. Clare
Wesley Meistchurch
Clarence Ingerson
Engagement Announcement for Jean Drake and George Emery Jr
Mrs. Harmon Barter of Delray Beach Florida announces the engagement of her daughter Jean Drake to George Emery Jr son of George Emery of 302 Center Street and the late Mrs Emery. Mr Drake recently received an honorable discharge from the U S Navy. No wedding date set.
Fifty Kiddies Have Christmas at City Hall Dinner
City Marshal Moriarty arranged for 50 needy children to receive fully served Christmas dinners after a call to Washington Street restaurateur Mr. Kakalis. Major Warren of the Salvation Army provided the list, with meals at a city hall gathering followed by an opera house matinee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank L. Moriarty
George Etor
Marshal Moriarty
Kakalis
Washington Street
Moriarty
Albert Warren
Salvation Army
City Hall
Fred Cressey
Corps of War
Mr. Cressey
Marriage Intentions Listed for Bath and Surrounding Areas
City clerk records show several upcoming marriages with couples from Bath South Portland Woolwich and Friendship. Notable entries include Charles M Berry Jr and Ellen M Cameron Donald Robert Be and Madelyn Dunton Grover Randall H Orr and Eleanor L Purinton Clarence G Davis and Julia C Fields John Everett Hart and Diana J Cloutier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles M. Berry, Jr
South Portland
Charles M. Berry
That City
Ellen M. Cameron
Front Street
Bath
Miles P. Cameron
Donald Robert Be
John C. Belanger
Madelyn Dunton Grover
Arthur J. Dunton
Randall H. Orr
Woolwich
Arthur R. Orr
Eleanor L. Purington
Robie G. Purinton
Clarence G. Davis
Rodney Davis
Julia C. Fields
Aly
T. Wallace
John Everett Hart
John Hart
Diana J. Cloutier
Joseph R. Cloutier
Engagement Notice for Marilyn Wing and Chester Wright
Mr and Mrs James C Wing of North Bath announce the engagement of their daughter Marilyn Dorris to Chester Avery Wright son of Mr and Mrs Oscar Wright of North Bath. Miss Wing graduated Morse High Class of 47 and works at F W Woolworth Co local store. Mr Wright Morse High Class of 43 and works at Harding's Plant Bath Iron Works. No wedding date set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James C. Wing
North Bath
Marilyn Dorris
Chester Avery Wright
Oscar Wright
Miss Wing
Morse High
F. W. Woolworth Co
Mr. Wright
Harding’s
Bath Iron Works
Engagement Notice for Pauline Brown and Raymond Murray Jr
Mr and Mrs Joseph Brown announce the engagement of their daughter Pauline Theresa Brown to Raymond E Murray Jr Miss Brown is a Morse High School 1944 graduate and works for Central Maine Power Co in this city Mr Poengt tnd is the son of Mr and Mrs Ra ood of Kingfield He attended Kingfield High and served three years in the army He now works in Keene New Hampshire
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jospeh Brown
Pauline Theresa
Raymond E. Murray, Jr
Miss Brown
Morse High School
Central Maine Power Co
Poengt Tnd
Ra Ood
Kingfield
Kingfield High
Keene
N. H
City Hall Employees Hold Annual Christmas Party
City hall staff gathered in the city treasurer’s office for a festive Christmas party. Theodore A. Burns served as Santa, distributing gifts as Mayor Donald N. Small attended and spoke briefly. Food including sandwiches cake and coffee was prepared by office staff. The event was praised as one of the best in years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore A. Burns
Santa Claus
Donald N. Small
Fishing Is Central to Newfoundland Life
Fishing remains the principal occupation of the people of Newfoundland shaping daily work, culture, and community life across the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fishing
Newfoundland
Henderson Foyle Wedding in Brunswick
The ceremony honored a bride from Clinton and Morse High School with Mrs. Kista A. Hanson as matron of honor and Thomas E. Tracey as best man. The couple, who will reside at 306 Center Street, left for a wedding trip after a private reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kista A. Hanson
Thomas E. Tracey
Harmon
Han
Clinton
Morse
Henderson
Allen Henderson
Stonington
Salvation Army Thanks City Helpers for Christmas Cheer
Major Albert Warren thanks Jason Merrill and the Public Welfare depart ment Elks club Christmas aid committee Police Chief Frank Moriarty Rotary club Central Congregational Church and Corliss Street Church for canned goods Mrs John Parker and Center PTA for repaired toys and others who underwrote Christmas dinners and Sunshine Baskets distribution across homes and hospitals with 215 baskets and 73 dinner baskets prepared for the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Army
Albert Warren
Warren
Jason A. Merrill
Public Welfare Department
Elks Club
Frank L. Moriarty
Rotary Club
Central Congregational Church
Army
Corliss Street Church
John Parker
Center Pta Association
Salvage Eer Ee
Family Gathering at Wiscasset Brings 27 Together for Christmas
A Christmas gathering at Clarence and Mary Bailey’s Bradford street home in Wiscasset drew 27 family members, the first time all could meet since the war. Attendees included Joe Hickson and Helen Bailey with their children Ra Sylvia and Rhoda Palmer of Woolwich, Henry Abbott and family of Boothbay Harbor, Louis LeMay of Phippsburg, Clayton and Lincoln Bailey of Wiscasset, Stanley Elwell and Carla and Lynn of Woolwich, and Fidelia Pepin of Lisbon Falls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Bailey
Bradford Street
Wiscasset
Joe Hickson
Helen Bailey
Ra Sylvia
Bath Survives Weekend Storm With Snow Clearing
Bath escaped much of Friday night’s storm that drenched Southern New England and parts of New York. About two additional inches fell on top of 10 to 12 inches from Tuesday, as highway crews work to remove heavy snow accumulations. The Bath Water District bulldozer operated in the business section, scraping ice and snow to the pavement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
New England
New York State
Oberlin Student Linna Purdie Passes Away During Holidays
Miss Linna Marie Purdie of Oberlin Ohio, a student at Oberlin College, died after a holiday recess with her parents Rev and Mrs Purdie. The report notes her attendance at the college and the family’s involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linna Marie Purdie
Oberlin College
Oberlin
Ohio
Community School Party in Woolwich a Colorful Yuletide Affair
The Woolwich community school event drew 165 participants from various schools with teachers present. Gifts, carols, skits, and stories filled the evening as Prof. Robert P. T. Coffin from Bowdoin read Yuletide poems. Extra chairs were borrowed from Bath Iron Works and YMCAs. President Brian M. Jewett urged attendees to come despite weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Temple
John Leonard
Robert DeWick
Beulah Crocker
Alice Baker
Merle Dorr
Kris Kringle
Jimmie Longhurst
Rian M. Jewett
Bertram Crocker
Brian M. Jewett
Bath Iron Works
Y.M.C.A
State Armory
Robert P. T. Coffin
Bowdoin College
Jewett
Coffin
Ing
Myrtle Lodge Supper and Christmas Exchange
Myrtle Lodge of Odd Ladies met Friday evening at 5 30 oclock for a baked bean supper despite inclement weather. The annual Christmas party featured gift exchanges with Mrs Sarah Potter as Mrs Santa Claus and distributing packages. Plans for January 9 include Government instructor Mrs Verna Miller of Auburn Lodge aiding with instruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Lodge of
Odd Ladies
Nellie Hunt
Pearl Campbell
Sadie Savage
Sadie Davis
Alice Lewis
Louise Rogers
Sarah Potter
Santa Claus
Verna Miller
Auburn Lodge
Eva Atwood
Lord
Hazel Schottler
Engagement of Louise Ki to Robert Varney
Mr and Mrs Alfred L Ki announce the engagement of their daughter Louise Lillian to Robert H Varney son of Mrs Dora Varney of Berwick Miss King is a graduate of Morse High school Mr Varney is a graduate of Berwick school and served three years in the ave He is now a student at the University of Maine Brunswick campus
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred L. Ki
Louise Lillian
Robert H. Varney
Dora Varney
Berwick
Miss King
Morse High School
Mr. Varne
Berwick School
The
Ave
University of Maine
Brunswick
Woman to visit friend after death of stepfather
The text notes a woman called by the death of her stepfather John Marsh of High Street and planning to visit her peer Mrs Lena Shepard for a time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Marsh
High Street
Lena Shepard
Notable Local Obituaries and Community Notices From Bowdoinham
The section records Thomas Emmerson's death and funeral plans in Paterson New Jersey, notes Bowdoinham residents in transit and hospital care, and lists church and grange leadership, holiday visits, and community tidbits including school staff and military personnel connections through winter conditions. It mentions Mrs Milward Patten of Topsham on a state honor committee and various local residents visiting relatives in Warren Sanford East Bowdoinham and Richmond.
Local Notes on Community Members and Movements
Jane Browne cares for Miel Browne as Mrs Abbie Denham relocates to a nursing home. Bobby Temple shows improvement after facial burns with stitches. uth Palmer departed Thurad for New York to attend a photography school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Browne
Miel Browne
Sire Adelbert
Abbie Denham
Bobby ‘Temple
Uth Palmer
Thurad
New York
Four Generations Mark Merritt Birthday Celebration
A multigenerational gathering honors Mr. Merritt celebrating his 88th birthday. Family members including Mr. Small and two Hoek descendants, Mrs Pennell, Jr and her daughters, and Bath residents Jane and Joyce Bien join the extended clan for a festive Christmas display and gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ughter
Rey
George Dennok
Small
Hoek
Small and Sons
Vion Pennell, Jr
Tera Lee Jane
Joyce Bien
Bath
Merritt
Pennell
Ah Tree
Mr. Merrittt
Mrs Preble Hosts Christmas Tea in Last Tuesday Gathering
Mrs Preble entertained a small party at her home on 151 East 1st Street Tuesday of the holiday season. Guests included Mrs R Deering Mrs Howard McPhee Miss Helen Hayes Miss Jean Danforth Lewy Grace Talbot Etty Dingley and Barbara Port.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Deering
Howard McPhee
Helen and
Hayes
Jean Danforth
Lewy
Grace Talbot
Etty Dingley
Race
E' Roy
True
Barbara
Local Families Gather for New Year Holiday One
Mrs Marius Page and street afe and Pfc RAinvesee attend 4th Division class No 28 Calif. Mr and Mrs John 2 with Pamela and Loyall Sewall visit New Canaan and New York City relatives. Miss Anna Trott returns from Providence while her brother and sister in law host guests. The Trott daughter Raymond joins in Stowe Vermont for skiing season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marius Page
Martha
Loyall, Jr
Camilla
New York City
York Hall
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Chasanbog On
Theodore Webb
Middle Street
Boston
Wellesley Hills
Colburn Road
Mary Webb
Wellesley College
Webbs
Mere Point
Ivan Leighton
Rumford
Leighton
Carl T. Meister
John A. Beals
Kissimee
Beals
Dist Doane
ST. Bath
Hanscom-Nelson
Sete Baptist
Libby-Ingerson
North Street
Kahalis
Salva’ Army
H. M
J.C. Steen
Howard and
Jim
Washington ST
South St
Myrtle Lodge
Thomas Emmerson
Fennimore
Paterson
N. J
Laurel Gece
Bowdeinham
Milward Patten
Topsham
Robert
Massa- Swanatte
Massachusetts
A. Palmer
Warren High School
John Palmer
Ronald Burrill
Army Air Force
Jeanette Burrill
Minerva Dunlap
East Bowdeinham
Camp Chanute
Evel Bailey
Izabeth Bailey
Yarmouth
Bowdoin
Leon Dunklee
Allen Hind Cn
Augusta
George Scott
Department of Education
Dartmouth College
Wallace Scott
Dunkne
River Road
A. D. Bailey
Russell
William Bailey
Marion Royal
Richmond
van Heflin Age Oe
Sun - Mon - Tues
Joan Crawford
Dane Andrews
Henry Fonda
Iia
George A. Merete
Aaves
Mrs. Preble
Anna Trott
Providence
R. I
Mrs. Trott
Raymond
Miss Trott
Stowe
OMEN
Ree Tha Vy
Ted
Prc Peet
Lee Douglas
Roland
Country Store
Ren Randell
Anita Louise
Bulldog Drummond
Bay
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