Beacon Junior Aid installs its officers in town ceremony
Mrs. Charles I Madden Jr. is installed as president of Beacon Street Junior Aid. New officers include Mrs. Orange as vice president and Mrs. Roy Bradford secretary. Retiring president Mrs. William H. Shea opens the meeting and lists yearlong committees, as 39 members and one guest attend in the vestry. The next meeting features a poverty party on Jan 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles I. Madden, Jr
Beacon Street Junior Aid
Orange
Roy Bradford
Arthur L. Berry
Jesse Kenderdine
William H. Shea
Madden
Lula P. Herbert
Martin Powers
Sanford B. Nickerson
Roy C. Edwards
Fred D. Pinkham
Harriet Beacher Stowe
Kenderdine
Browning
Pippa
Florence Foster
Dean R. Bonney
Charles I Madden Jr
Camarades Musiciens Meet Sunday Evening
Excellent musical program presented by the Camarades Musicaux at the home of Miss Alice N Magoun. Local residents enjoyed performances by members, with informal sharing of favorite pieces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Les Camarades Musicaux
Alice N Magoun
Middle Street
Trio
Angiol di Pace
Beatrice di Tenda
Bellini
Nathan W. Watson
Sturtevant
Alan H. Ramsay
Margaret J. Melcher
Jacques Dalcroze
Carleton L Rice
Ramsay
Melcher
Mariquita
Marzo
Richard T. Hersom
Carl E. Albee
Handel
Miss Melcher
Miller
Rice
Albee
Johann Strauss
Sandler
Bohm
Merton E. Sprague
L’addio
Dauahter
Camarades Musicaux
Alice N. Magoun
Sterling Bible Class Elects Officers
Sterling Bible Class of Corliss Street church elected officers Tuesday at the annual meeting. Officers named included Mrs Frederick May teacher, Mrs M E Watson assistant teacher, Mrs John H Hunt president, Mrs Chester A Plant first vice president, Mrs Edward R McCabe second vice president, Mrs W W Cha Meyecretary, Mrs William Hill assistant secretary, Mrs Robert C Mitchell treasurer, and Mrs Elmer F Campbell Plant. The meeting opened with Bible questions and coffee service followed by plans for February meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer F. Campbell Plant
Prank M. Bowker
George Blachos
Fred E. Bragg
George
Bovd
Rotary hears on Infantile Paralysis drive plans
At Hotel Sedgwick the Rotary Club learned about the January two week Infantile Paralysis campaign. Alderman James W. Temple urged support and will lead Sagadahoc county efforts while J. E. McMahon outlined fundraising and organizational plans.
Reward increased in Gurgiotis murder case
A reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the May 2 death of Konstantine A. Gurgiotis in Bath is raised from 500 to 1000 dollars. The decision was confirmed by his cousin Nicholas Krikales who said the higher amount will be posted once a suitable intermediary is chosen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Konstantine A. Gurgoitis
Bath
Nicholas Krikales
Center Street
Krikales
Gurgiotis
Sherwood Aldrich
Arch Morrell
Julius Gottlieb
Lewiston
Timothy Leary
Boston
Buffalo
N. Y
Holm BertrandWedding at Wesley Parsonage in Calais
Miss Edith M Holm daughter of Mr and Mrs William Holm of Calais wed Omar F Bertrand son of Mr and Mrs George F Bertrand of Center street Friday night at seven in the Wesley parsonage 33 Union Street Rev Chester B Oliver performed the single ring ceremony Attendants were Mr and Mrs Lawrence E McCurdy Mrs Bertrand works in the office of the Inspector of Machinery at Bath Iron Works Corp and Mr Bertrand is a machinist there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith M. Holm
William Holm
Calais
Omar F. Bertrand
George F. Bertrand
Center Street
Wesley Parsonage
Union Street
Chester B. Oliver
Lawrence E. McCurdy
Bertrand
Bath Iron Works Corp
Marriage Likely in Bath Unites Sherman King and Josephine Mansfield
Sherman Franklin King of Bath wed Josephine Mansfield of Bath in a Saturday evening ceremony at 8 oclock at Fred King 27 Shaw Street. Rev Charles H Berry officiated the single ring rite with Mrs Eleanor M King and Fred King as attendants. The couple plan to reside in Bath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman Franklin King
Bath
Eleanor M King
David W. King
Josephine Mansfield
Peter Mansfield
Charlestown
Mass
Fred King
Shaw Street
Charles H. Berry
Emmanuel Bible Assembly
Minott House Announces Marriage Returns in Brunswick and Bath
Lawrence Patten Minott of Brunswick and Isa belle Blanche House of Damariscotta Bath were married Christmas day by Rev Charles Sims. The couple’s families are listed as Mr and Mrs John Minott and Mr and Mrs Arthur W House. Mrs Donald Ring returned home with infant from Memorial hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Patten Minoti
John Minott
Brunswick
Isabelle Blanche House
Bath
Arthur W. House
Damaristotta
John W. Gillmore
Minott
Charles Sims
Donald A Lowery
Donald Ring
Bee
High Street
Memorial Hospital
Dennis
Miss Brawn Engaged to Harland McCobb
Mr and Mrs Fred S Brawn announce the engagement of their daughter Correnne Elizabeth to Harland McCobb son of Mr and Mrs Francis McCobb of Dresden Miss Brawn a Morse high school class of 1938 stenographer is to marry next spring at her parents home McCobb a 1937 Dresden Mills Bridge Academy graduate attended Kent Hill in 1938 and works for Bath Iron Works Corp
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred S. Brawn
Correnne Elizabeth
Harland McCobb
Francis McCobb
Dresden
Miss Brawn
Morse High School
McCobb
Bridge Academy
Dresden Mills
Kents Hill
Bath Iron Works Corp
McC
Louisa Given
Milton Given
Orono
Charles Sherman
Maine Central
Arthur Romaine
Romaine
Chester Hobart
Caribou
William Gile
Fisher Road
Edgar Smith
New Brunswick
Wilson Freeman
Murl Downing
Portland
Addie Fowle
Dorothy Perry
Edna Ward
Maxwell Ward
Clinton
Abbie Graves
Derry
N. H
Avery
Georgie Fides
University of Maine
Avery Fides
Robert Cote
Adelaide Titromb
Portland Rotarians Observe 25th Anniversary Celebration
The Rotary club of Portland marks its 25th anniversary with a grand observance at Eastland Hotel featuring Allen D. Albert Chicago speaker Paul Harris message from Rotary founder and greetings from Gov. Barrows. Notable entertainers include Billy B. Van and the Westbrook Junior College Choir.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary Club of
Portland
Eastland Hotel
Maine
New Hampshire
Allen D. Albert
Chicago
Rotary International
Paul P. Harris
Rotary
Lewis O. Barrows
Billy B. van
Newport
N. H
Harrison C. Lyseth
Augusta
Ruel W. Beach
Cambridge
Mass
Boston
Westbrook Junior College
Rupert Neily
City of Portland
Portland Chamber of Commerce
Kiwanis International
Lions International
United States
Canada
Poll tax receipts drive rush for licenses at city hall
The 1939-40 annual report shows increased poll tax collections due to a new law requiring proof of last year’s poll tax with license applications. City Treasurer Donald D. Young notes an unprecedented rush as residents, over 21, must present a poll tax receipt to obtain automobile operator licenses. A State Motor Vehicle rep will be at City Hall on Jan 22 23 and 24 to issue car registrations with licenses for 1949.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Treas
Donald D. Young
Anuual
State Motor Vehicle Department
Humble School Pupil Remains With Plain Appearance
In Thomas H. McLain's Rockland school a homely boy faced peers who praised looks. The principal confronted him and declared, Leave your face as the Almighty made it It can't be beaten. This remark framed a moment of kindness over vanity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas H. McLain
Rockland
McLain
Classified notice offer and contact details
Rate schedule for inserts and copy deadline. Informant reports a dog fast in the vicinity of Bath about three weeks ago. License No 45415 F Sullivan 252 State street Portland. For farm or city shore property listings contact Fred B Reed Co manager Stanley E Wallace 93 Front street Bath Tel 514-W December 30 listings tag Farm Bath Maine posting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
VTL
Bath
Sullivan
State Street
Portland
City Shore
Fred B. Reed Co
Stanley E. Wallace
Front Street
Tel
Bowdoinham Couple Married at United Baptist Church
Marion Curtis and Charles Downer Jr. of Belmont Mass. wed at United Baptist church Lewiston with Rev. Percy Vernon officiating. Attendants included Mrs. John Curtis and Harold Curtis. A Bowdoin reception followed at the bride’s father Norman Curtis home. Nearby items note Bowdoinham school news, 4-H ribbons, engagements, and local tidbits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Curtis
Charles Downer, Jr
Belmont
Mass
United Baptist Church
Lewiston
Percy Vernon
John Curtis
Bridgton
Harold Curtis
Norman Curtis
Bowdoin
Grace Hanson
Erland Rogers
Ernest Carr
Downer
Charles Downer
Louise Downer
Boston
James Howe
Stoneham
John Kennedy
Melrose
James Scribner
Doris
Topsham
Ruth Ball
Worcester
Louis Jack
Grace Jack
Bertha Wood
Lisbon Falls
Bowdoinham
John McCart
Pearl Raymond
George Cutler
University of Maine
Arthur Curtis
Daniel Craney
Maine Eye and Ear Infirmary
Portland
Craney
Charles White
Bowdeinham
Augusta
Elizabeth Emily
Johna_Norris_Ingraham
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Bates College
Coombs High School
Christmas Supper and Tree Gatherings at Bowdoinham
A Christmas supper and tree were hosted at Frank Health’s home with guests including Herbert Heath family Marguerite and others. Annie P. Cobb hosted Charles Fogg visiting guests. Chester F. Hobart displayed a six year old orange tree bearing nine ripe fruit. Shirley Humphrey and daughter Joan stay with Mrs. Humphrey’s parents Bert Temple and wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Health
Herbert Heath
Marguerite
George Ackley
John
Elmer Jordan
Edward Graves
Jess Merriman
Mary H. Heath
Annie P. Cobb
Charles Fogg
Chester F. Hobart
Shirley Humphrey
Joan
Sagadahoc Court Opens With Emery to Preside
Judge George L. Emery will preside over the January term of Sagadahoc superior court opening next Tuesday. Fred S. Rand of Augusta serves as court reporter. Jury commissioners Harrison A. Bowie and James W. Temple, both of Bath, have named the traverse jury service including Arrowsie George L. Tarr of Bath, Philip R. Blaisdell of 1083 High Street, Clara E. Corliss of 17 York Street, Annie J. S. Lemont of 332 Washington Street, John M. Loring of North Bath, Marius H. Page of 47 Academy Street, M Maurice Haynes of 63 Academy Street, Bowdoin Ray Purinton, West Bowdoin, Milton Given, Emma Ferguson, Leon E. Hagan, Ernest W. Oliver of Phippsburg, Harold Averill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George L. Emery
Sagadahoc
Washington Street
John M. Loring
North Bath
Marius H. Page
Academy Street
J. Maurice Haynes
Bowdoin
Ray Purinton
West Bowdoin
Bowdoinham
Milton Given
Emma Ferguson
Georgetown
Leon E. Hagan
Truckman
Phippsburg
Ernest W. Oliver
Popham Beach
Carpenter
Richmond
Harold Averill
Shoemak
List of residents and occupations in regional postal districts
The fragment lists residents and jobs across towns including Topsham West Bath Woolwich and Augusta road with names such as Ernest Howe store clerk Alice Favor stenographer Louise Rackley housewife Fred Daggett gardener Harold Ward butcher Albert White Horace Allen and others. The text appears to be a local directory or census-like enumeration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Howe
Alice Favor
Topsham
Louise M. Rackley
Mallett Road
Fred Daggett
Winter Street
Harold Ward
Augusta Road
West Bath
Albert White
Woolwich
Horace E. Allen
Miss Hooper Describes Grade Three Work For PTA
North-Center PTA opened its year with Miss Martha E. Hooper of North Primary School detailing grade three work at Grace church parish house. President Mrs. Louis A. Dole led the business session as plans were made for a January 15 talk by Judge Gardi ner R. Deering on Juvenile Delinquency in Bath. A card party to benefit the Dental Clinic and other expenses was approved with no supper. The next afternoon meeting is set for February 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North-Center
P.T.A
Grace Church
Martha E. Hooper
North Primary School
Bath
Engagement Announced for Mary Darrah and Norman Chase
Mr and Mrs Albert Darrah announce the engagement of their daughter Mary B Darrah to Norman V Chase. The announcement came at an informal party at 127 Court Street. Mary a Morse High School 1939 graduate and member of Club Garret was present along with several named guests. Norman Chase a Lowell High School 1936 graduate is a welder at Bath Iron Works. Wedding date not yet set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Darrah
Mary B
Norman V. Chase
Court Street
Miss Darrah
Morse High School
Club Garret
Mr. Chase
Leland Chase
Lowell
Mass
Frank Chase
Lowell High School
Bath Iron Works Corp
Barbara Nick- Walsh
Ruth Pratt
Janet Goodwin
Barbara Kenney
Dolly Goodwin
Mary Grace
Barbara Freeman
Frances Ginty
Barbara Mank
Isabel King
Barbara Young
Cynthia Lemoine
Phyllis Darrch
Also Mentioned on This Page
Senter’'s, Inc. Shoe Department
Beacon Junior Aid
Tityelts
Sterling Bible Class
Coats
Bath Dept. Store
Antile
James W. Temple
Rotary Club
Hotel Sedgwick
National Foundation For
Warm Springs
J. E. McMahon
Waterville
National Foundation For Infantile Paralysis, Inc
Washington
Mahon
New England
Charles T Small
Fred Harris
Boothbay Harbor
Harold Webster
Harold Laws
John A. Jack
Bertrand-Holm
King—Mansfield
Correnne E. Brawn
Methodist Ladies Aid
Vendella Mosher
Maud York
Sagadahoc Pomona Grange
Merry Meeting Grange
Bowdoinham Post Road
Congoleum
Ngoleum
A. D. Stetson & Son
Uptown
Shepard's Shoe Store
Bath, Maine
Justice Emery
Miss Hooper
Grace Parish House
Texas
Country Store
THE
Cisco Kid
Dirk Foran
Jane Wyman
Poe
Arnold
Owen Gwenn
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