Bath athlete Frank Danforth Jr leads Univer hoopsters in scoring
Frank Danforth Jr of Bath tops the Univer hoopsters with a high scoring performance. Before naval service he was a standout freshman at Maine and lettered in football baseball and basketball. He captained the 1940-41 Maine basketball team and later married Sue Cummings of Memphis and settled in Orono.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Danforth, Jr
Bath
Univerhoopsters
Ninte
Danfor
Mechanica Rasepeeting
Maine
Ene
Naval Corps
Ana
Merse High
Oe Sigeinsee Maine
Schoebodia
Ile
Merse
Ed Little
Einer Ng Bne
Frank W. Danforth
High Street
Sue. Cummings
Memphis
Tenn
Orono
Club 42 Hosts Early Year Gathering and Welcome Back
Club 42 held a brief evening meeting for a combined Christmas and New Year celebration at the annual session on January 2. Officers were elected, with Miss Edith described as chairman and new officers including Mon. Ted Smith and Mrs. George Sarkis taking charge amid a warm welcome back for a member who had been absent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Club
Texas as an Independent Republic After Declaring Independence
The article notes Texas remained a separate republic for about ten years after gaining independence from Mexico, outlining its status and historical period as a sovereign entity before joining broader governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Mexico
Local families share holiday visits across towns
A collage of Christmas and New Year gatherings shows Mr. and Mrs. Bowker hosting kin at Pleasant View Farm and Stonybrook, Emma Bickford of Woolco, and many relatives from Bath to Harpswell visiting in homes across Brunswick and nearby communities.
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One Bowker
Pleasant View Farm
Emma Bickford
Wool- C
Lester Beals
Newport
R.L
John Tracy
Weelwich
Howard Bowker
Stonybrook
Grace Malcolm Payne
Olney Perry
Perry Cottage
Harpswell
Clarence P. Spinney
South Portland
Scot Cressey House
Evelyn Beals
Bath
Eoucy
Orne
Topsham
Frank Cutting
Elmer
W. Rogers
High Street
Merle Orne
Almont Nickerson
Harry Blaisdell
Erroll Blaisdell
Cohasset
Mass
William Blaisdell
John Evans
Jennie
Tilly Evans
Ireland
Social notes from Portland visits and family gatherings
Mr and Mrs Stanton Dozois, Julia Dozois and Mr Percy were in Portland Monday of last week. Edward Thomas Jr spent Christmas with his parents and brother Frederick. Mr and Mrs Robert Moore and their four children visited Mrs Moore's mother during the holiday season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanton Dozois
Julia Dozois
Percy
Portland
Edward Thomas, Jr
Edward Thomas
Frederick
Robert Moore
Allie Rollins
William Cushing
Edwin M. Wyman
Walter Cushing
Dorothy Cushing
Winneganee
Marion Cushing
Bath
West Southport
Arthur Harrington
Carole Anne
Irving Harrington
Myrtle Senecal
Win
Irma Davis
Auburn
Edith Campbell
Robert Campbell
Lynn
Mass
Phyllis Motto
Virginia Barber
New Jersey
Albert Gray
John Kreidler
Frances Morong
H. D. Mank
Jean Hamel
Leo
Hamel
Ashdale
Earl Hamel
Ramon Hamel
John Rollins
Lloyd Lowell
W. E. Hallett, Jr
Morse High School
Barbara Seigars
Topsham
Grace Kraft
Kraft
Charles Storer
Herman Hallett
Parker Head
Mary Lamonde
Elizabeth Wyman
William E. Hallett, Jr
William Wyman
Clarence Sheffield
Harpswell
Perkins Island
Mary Cunningham Hosts Christmas Parties for Dance Classes
Miss Mary Cunningham of Modern School of Dancing entertained Sagadahock block studio students with two Christmas parties. Over 300 attendees enjoyed a formal hall, decorations, a large tinseled tree, gifts, and refreshments. Kathy Watson and Philip Soule won the elimination march. program featured Hawaiian Boogy, Hit It, Irish Jig, Bowery, Shades of Harlem, and more. Classes resume January 3 and 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary. Cunningham
Modern School of Dancing
Sagadahock Block
Miss Cunningham
Kathy Watson
Philip Soule
Doris George
Audrey Durant
Mary Burgess
Sally Freeman
Nannette Sonia
Mary Belle Loring
Caroline Loring
Bowery
Joan Cleveland
Yvonne Henderson
de Lortes
Cynthia Osgood
Linda Topsy
Eliza Estabrook
Harlem
Nancy Pratt
Dolly
Kay Grover
Bill Robinson
Colleen Phairpence
Barbara Urquhart
Rosalie
Anita Bagdikian
Retirement wave grows at plant signaling leadership changes
A group of employees at the Bowdoinham plant joined earlier retirees in stepping down at quitting time Tuesday for the same reason. The list includes foremen and engineers such as John N. Taylor chief engineer and Henry G. Shaw foreman pattern maker with service starting in 1927. Previous retirees named include William S. Newell Ro land Hill and others, with successors to be chosen for top offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeman Wilson
Bowdoinham
John N. Taylor
Henry G. Shaw
Harry S. Farrell
Carroll Watson
John W. Costain
Phillip Z. Livernois
Brunswick
Frederick Edney
William S. Newell
Archibald M. Main
Roland F. Hill
E. Everett Pierce
Henry O. Trowbridge
Sidney L. Eaton
William P. Robert
USN
Training Ship Sails Monday on 90 Day Cruise
The training ship departs Monday under Capt R F Gray USMS and Lt W C P Bellinger USN with the Castine Maritime academy guiding midshipmen. Instructors include Comdrs Shaw Farley Toomey and Lt Harry Small. Capt Richard Quick of Bath, veteran skipper, sails aboard the Yankee States for the 90 day training cruise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. F. Gray
USMS
Castine
W. C. P. Bellinger
USN
Castine Maritime Academy
Shaw
Farley
Toomey
Harry Small
Richard Quick
Bath
Marine Maritime Academy
Yankee States
Willing Workers 4H Club Meets and Holiday Gatherings
The Willing Workers 4H Club met at home with Gladys Scott and several local families. After the business meeting games and refreshments followed, with plans for a skating party and a January 9 gathering in Phippsburg Center. Various holiday visits and dinners are noted among Ashdale, Bath, West Southport, and surrounding communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladys Scott
Leonard Rairey
Jean
Adele Hunt
Ney Bowker
Cooher
William Stan Gilman
Small Point
Ashdale
Clifford Robbers
George Larrabee
Orono
Church Oe
Buchanan
Phippsburg Center
Parker Head
PTA
Eugene Harrington
Earl Hamel
D. Mank, Jr
Arthur Brown
George Morong
Leston Rington
Parker Head Vestry
Phippsburg
Christmas party for Maine Odd Fellows and Rebekahs
Mr and Mrs Albert H Thompson of upper Washington street and Mrs Agnes Perry of Crescent street with Mrs Justine Hamilton and Mrs Louise Stevens of Brunswick attended a recent Christmas party for members of Odd Fellows and Rebekahs of Maine at Odd Fellows Home in Auburn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert H. Thompson
Upper
Washington Street
Agnes Perry
Crescent Street
Justine Hamilton
Louise Stevens
Brunswick
Odd Fellows and
Rebekahs
Maine
Odd Fellows Home
Auburn
Popham Beach Weather Affects Mail and Ice Conditions
The Maine coast town of Popham Beach faced cold winds and snow with limited impact from the storm. Ice formed along Atkins bay shore as boats moved to safer spots and a Bath carrier urged box owners to clear roads for mail delivery. Local deliveries were disrupted by car trouble and heavy snow. Personal items note residents hosting holiday gatherings and visits over Christmas.
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Maine
Popham
Helen Gagnon
Bath
Popham Beach
Parker Head
William Wall
Coast Guard
Kennebec
Herbert Yeaton
West Point
G. E. McNulty
Allan Rogers
Sally
Richard Sprague
Hallowell
Walter Sprague
Alexander Reed
Arthur Allen
Woolwich
Edward Erskine
Robert
Ernest Oliver
Barbara Sprague
North Yarmouth Academy
Jesse Munsey
Leverett Welch
Ernest Spinney
Merton Wallace
Candy’s Harbor
Herbert Sprague
Walter Errs
Moses Chandler
Alvin Pashard
Andrew Bremner
Virginia Perkins
Winnegance
Clarence Perkins
Santa visits Hyde Park Terrace for a holiday party
Santa Claus visited Hyde Park Terrace on Sunday December 22 to a crowd of nearly 200 children in the community hall. Music, ice cream, Christmas bags and gifts were shared, with thanks to the Whatsoever club, Ladies Auxiliary, George Young, Leon Piascik, Bath Opera House manager, and Santa for his time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Claus
Hyde Park Terrace
Bath Opera House
Wintering Friends Share Cottage Near St Petersburg
Mrs Emma Copeland staying in Florida with Mrs Grace Libby of Maine notes they enjoy a small cottage away from the prior apartment arrangement. Copeland convalescing after a two week bed illness. Mr and Mrs Arthur Darnell of Kansas City Missouri left by auto after visiting Mrs Darnell's parents in Woolwich. Darnell, formerly Mila Orr, will join homeward journey of 1700 miles, and he runs Darnell Bros electrical and air equipment. He served in the U S Navy during the war, aboard Bath Iron Works destroyer operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Copeland
St. Petersburg
Fla
Grace Libby
Maine
Arthur Orr
Woolwich
Darnell
Mila Marie Orr
Darnell Bros
U. S. Navy
Bath Iron Works
Bath
Dresden Community Notes Reflect Holiday Movements
Mrs Lyda Good and family gather at the Cameron home during Christmas week. Fishermen report river activity while Rev David Hickland preaches I Go Forward at M E Church. Local gatherings include Bath visitors and a Bridge academy program led by Leslie Souvine amid class overflow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyda Good
West Dres
Oscar Bailey
Norman
Charles Dorr
Dolores
Atons Episcopal
Tom G. Ake
Gardiner Fay
Pta
Bridge, Academy
Cheatmen
Leslie Souvine Wt
Bridge Academy
Bath News Highlights City Winter Woes And Charity Drive
New Year library closure noted and local weather woes with snow dumping complaints on streets. Police thank Bath citizens for Christmas gifts to officers. Coal ships Berwindvale and Berwindglen docked at Kennebec Wharf. Water freezes and burst pipes affect homes during cold snap. Bath Memorial hospital fund totals 33750 in donations and pledges toward 35000 goal. School savings pause until Jan 7. Also a note on sharks and safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Patrons Urged to Clear Rural Mailbox Approaches
Bath area rural free delivery Route No. 1 carrier William Hum asks all on the route to keep mailbox approaches clear of obstructions such as snow. Delivery may be withheld after heavy snowfall until access is restored, per post office rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yenone
N. Hartnett
Post Office
Buble
Bath
Upper Washington Street
Harvard Street
Washington Street
High Street
Whiskeay Road
North Bath
West Bath
Old Brunswick Road
Foster's Point Road
Rosedale Farm
Berry's Mills
Spring Small
Witch Spring
William Hum
Sears Roebuk Bowling Team Cruises To 3 1 Win
Sears Roebuk bowling team beat Doyle's Bus Drivers 1361 to 1332 in a three string match at area lanes Friday. Clement led Sears with 313 over three strings and 121 high single, while Bowers topped Drivers with 277. Sears also posted team highs of 461 on the first string and 1361 team total, gaining the series lead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sears Roebuk
Doyle
Eacade
Sears
Clement
Bowers
Bowers Doyle
Reed
Davis
Farnham
Sears Roebuck
McCourt
Garey
Purinton
McClay
Bay Point Christmas Day Snow Storm and Festivities
Bay Point reported a heavy snow storm with about six inches and a sleet storm that iced roads. Lobstermen could not haul traps for a week due to rough seas. Local residents handed out gifts to fishermen and families as Mrs. Freder Mof fat and others assisted on Christmas night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bay Point
Caswell Cargo-attack Ship Tied Up at Dock
The USS Caswell docked after transfer to peace time use as work continues on shipyard projects. Four tugs assisted the Caswell up river while other vessels and trawlers move toward completion with 1150 employees on payroll. Mr and Mrs Norman Chase visited relatives in North Whitefield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caswell
Eugenia
Point
Moran Towage Co
Seguin
Maine 4 H Club Members Win Chicago Trips for 1946
Four Maine 4 H members earned state championship honors in Clothing, Food Preparation, Girls' Record and Poultry programs. Carolyn Harmon of Perham, Theresa Caron of Auburn, Raymond Smith of Limerick, and Mary Putnam of Monroe won all expense trips to Chicago events, with others receiving savings bonds for top achievements and state recognition for extensive 4 H work under the Extension Service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uperior
Maine
Hach
Chicago
State Office
Carolyn Harmon
Perham
Educational Bureau of the Spool Cotton Co
Carolyn
Theresa Caron
Auburn
Server, Inc
Theresa
Raymond Smith
Limerick
Swift & Co
Ord
Raymond
Arthur Caron
James Plunkett
Bridgton
Stanley el Farmington
Robert Watts
Passadumkeag
Mary Putnam
Monroe
Mary
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Maine Bass
Dowell Aritt“Famil Bawin Ra
Saeme Wardens Om
Oe Wyman
School Street
Nat
J. Bradford
Richard MacLanathen
Boston
Cox
Girl In White
Oe Waining
R.N
The
Maine General Hospital
Maine Eye and Ear
the Mercy Hospital
Approved Schools of Nursing
Vom
Nursing
Dresden
Patten
Highway Department
Boston & Maine Railroad
Kathryn Crooker
Weeks Street
Marie Berry
Percy W. Kingsbury
Police
Berwindvale
Carlton Bridge
Kennebec Wharf and Coal Co
Vale
Berwindglen
Bath Country Club
New England
Freder Moffat
Ralph Wright
Jacquith
Dorothy
Raigbee
Herman Campbell
Walter
Mary Thornborough
New York
Bath Fron Wiel & Tot i
Arpa Ac
Norman Chase
Stephen
David
Daniel
North Whitefield
Chase
John Atwood
Winship Street
State Agricultural College
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