Local Notes From Phippsburg and Nearby Towns
Phippsburg residents and visitors are listed with recent movements and calls. Obituaries note J. Errold Blaisdell of North Abington, Mass., died Friday night at the Morse home in Portland. Various guests and travelers from Bath, Brunswick, Weehawken, Quincy, Hollywood, and Los Angeles are mentioned along with illness updates, school reopens, a newborn named Nancy Eva, and visits by Sheriff Messenger and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Errold Blaisdell
North Abington
Mass
James L. Morse
Portland
Charles H. Morrison
Ruth
Fred Morrison
Quincy
Gardiner Rogers
Bath Aid
Lionel Stokes
Weehawken
N. J
Sepasco
Carl Wallace
West Point
Bath
Sebasco
Charlies W. Messenger
Fred Schutt
Fred, Jr
Brooklyn
N. Y
Eric Schutt
Howards
Bowker
William Heal
Joseph I. Smith
Norman Grover
Los Angeles
Calif
Frank P. Leavitt
Nancy Eva
Harold Hart
Lynette Caverly
Laconia
N. H
Gunners Weigh Bill on Merrymeeting Bay zoning
Sagadahoc gunners urged to oppose a proposed bill restricting duck hunting area in Merrymeeting Bay. Petitions circulate in Brunswick. a February Bath meeting will gauge sportsmen sentiment on preserving open bays versus creating restricted zones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merrymeeting Bay
Sagadahoc County
Bath Daily Times
Brunswick
Bath City
Pupil Attendance Honors At Mitchell School
Mitchell School announces students with perfect attendance for the Fall term. Grade 5 honorees include Arthur O. Berry Barbara Bracey Robert Fuller Donald B Hopkins Elizabeth Jenkins Edward W Morse Harry E Nelson Audrey Tinney Theresa Trainor Beatrice Williams. Grade 4 honorees are Kenneth Coombs Selma Cummings Richard Dauphin Joseph Hecht Paul Knight Robert Landry Carl McCabe Jacqueline McMann Dorothy Sanford Josephine Wil. Grade 3 honorees include Gloria Brown Albert Cummings Walter Darling Ronald Larrabee Helen Murray Winifred Mullen William Seavey Barbara Travis. Grades 1 and 2 list Jean Caton Donald Christensen Olive Parley Billy Jackson Roy Lutz Jr Edward Manion Barbara Summerton Clarence Cressey Marion Day Margaret Pagurko Arthur Donnell John Lutz Beverly Ring Andrew Rines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell School
Arthur O. Berry
Barbara Bracey
Robert Fuller
Donald B. Hopkins
Elizabeth Jenkins
Edward W. Morse
Harry E. Nelson
Audrey Tinney
Theresa Trainor
Beatrice Willliams
Kenneth Coombs
Selma Cummings
Richard Dauphin
Joseph Hecht
Paul Knight
Robert Landry
Carl McCabe
Jacqueline McMann
Dorothy Sanford
Josephine Williams
Gloria Brown
Albert Cummings
Port land Couple Passes Away After Reunion
Mr and Mrs Sherman Clark of Port land died Monday after being with Clark's sister and brother in law Mr and Mrs Roger Pierce of Park Street. They returned home with Clark's father Allen Clark who will live with them joining Mr and Mrs H Dorman Perkins of upper Washington Street last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman Clark
Portland
Mr. Clark
Roger Pierce
Park Street
Allen Clark
H. Dorman Perkins
Upper Washington Street
Probate Court sessions in Sagadahoc hear numerous estates
Hon. Arthur J. Dunton presided at the Sagadahoc county probate session in Bath. Wills allowed and executors appointed include John A. Cavanaugh Bath Ernest Frazier Veazie Charles A. Howes Richmond and others. Inventories, accounts, and administrations filed for multiple estates with bonds, guardians, and executors named. License to discharge mortgage and to sell real estate granted for several estates including Grace S. Preble and George W. Naugler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sagadahoc
Arthur J. Dunton
Bath
Dunton
John Allen Cavanaugh
Herbert E. Cavanaugh
Charles A. Howes
Richmond
Ernest Frazier
Veazie
Jesse P. Ney
West Bath
William M. Bailey
Carlton B. Bailey
C. Ellen Dailey
Hannah Roach
Mary Ellen Bent Coan
Daniel A. Coombs
Bow@oinham
Matilda Coombs
F. D. Hill
Emma McL. Houghton
James L. Landers
James A. Landers
Alvah B. Kelley
Maria I. Kelley
Bowdoinham
Marcia M. Stinson
George M. Stinson
Woolwich
William
Ethel Trask
Maryett Trask
Walter S. Glidden
Maude W. Glidden
Mark L. Hagan
Louis W. Hagan
Eugene W. Freeman
Georgetown
Joseph G. Stevens
Tom
Marie E. Mulligan
Lavonia M. Coombs
Earle H. Coombs
Arthur E. Brown
Wellesley
Mass
Waldo M. Brown
Henry Rice
Fred J. Rose
Elizabeth V. Hathorne
Marcia M
Joshua G. C. Farnham
Leslie F. Roberts
Marie L. Hopkins
Topsham
Leon L. Spinney
Guardian
Grace
Preble
Clarence A. Preble
George W. Naugler
Chrystal
Ping Pong Tournament Drawings Announced
Drawings for the annual ping pong tournament at the YMCA list matchups including Franklin Howe versus Robert Cummings and Julien Pomerleau versus Albert Desmond. An accompanying note mentions Mrs Robert P Shaw and son Robmat or heading to Thain Manor and a street scene with R. and Dean of street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert 'P. Shaw
Robmat
Thain Manor
Shaw
Popham Beach Note Evening Visitors and Beach Storm Damage
Long list of visitors staying with Bath and Popham area residents including the Osgoods Spragues and Olivers. Popham Beach sees a south east storm causing damage from Hennessy to Fuller cottages with a damaged bulkhead and torn piazza. Light keepers on Seguin Island and Popham Light noted vacation and staffing changes. Local teaching staff and residents resume routines after breaks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laurence Taylor
Ethel Osgood
Fred Osgood
Bath
Barbara Sprague
North Yarmouth
Walter Sprague
Christopher H. Marr
Milliard Urquehart
Seguin Island
Allan
Jonesport
Urquehart
Freeman Oliver
Edna
June
Roberta
Robert
Woolwich
Popham
Clarence Scholfield
Brunswick
Moses T. Chandler
Eva Dobbin
Erma Huntley
Hennessy
Laura Harding
Shirley Morong
Bobby
Jerry
Margaret Stover
West Southport
Stover
Ernest Oliver
Clarence Perkins
Lewiston
Edna M. Coolidge
Gilbert Head
Alvah O. Light
Popham Light
Perkins Island Light
Walter M. Powers
Beulah Light
Sewall Heads Maine Senate Inaugural Address Outlined
Gov Barrows opens Maine Senate session and reads inaugural address drafted in longhand. The piece notes attendees including local relatives and Alfred residents Mr and Mrs Frank D Fenderson of Alfred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sewall
Maine
Senate
Tonville
Mass
Frank D. Fenderson
Alfred
Barrows
Central Church Choir Hosts Annual Joke Tree Party
The Central church choir held its joke tree party after rehearsal in the parish house. Gifts from former member Mrs. Fred Hoffman of Charleston included an original poem. Choir director John Shaw presented rewards for attendance to Margery Coleman, Luther S. Thompson, Lucille Stinson, and Irma Groves. A social hour with sandwiches and coffee followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Church
Fred Hoffman
Charleston
S. C
John Shaw
Margery Coleman
Luther S. Thompson
Lucille Stinson
Irma Groves
Howard Parks
Carrie Thompson
Ruth Pratt
Alice Coleman
Martha Page
Barbara Nickerson
Girl Scouts Council Re-elects Officers and Adds Member
All officers were re elected at a Girl Scout Council meeting held at Mrs Sumner Sewall's home in Washington street. Mrs R Clinton McFadden was elected to the Council. The nominating committee included Mrs David S Cogan Mrs Arthur Sewall and Mrs Sumner Sewall. The next meeting is set for Jan 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmer Tr. Voorhees
Alfred E. Carpenter
Milton C. Trott
Archibald M. Main
Girl Scout Council
Sumner Sewall
Washington _ street
Davids. Cogan
Arthur Sewall
R. Clinton McFadden
Bath Iron Works President Addresses Bath Draftsmen
President William S. Newell of Bath Iron Works Corp spoke to the Bath Marine Draftsmen Association at a Central church parish house. He recalled the old Bath Iron Works characters while D. M. McKellar led the meeting and a roast beef supper was served by a committee including Fred M. Cook and W. H. Caswell. Irving Baker, son of Clarence and Mrs Baker of Sagadahoc Ferry, visiting from Morse High graduate class of 1937, attends Northeastern University in Boston for chemistry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William S. Newell
Bath Iron Works Corp
Bath Marine Draftsmen's Association
Newell
Bath Iron Works
D. M. McKellar
Fred M. Cook
W. H. Caswell
Clement Baker
Perry's
Irving Baker
Clarence Baker
Sagadahoc Ferry
Northeastern University
Boston
Morse High
Intermediate League Opens With Five Teams Competing
The YMCA Intermediate Basketball league began Saturday with five teams from Central Grammar and school classes. Seventy five boys signed up to play as teams include Central Reds and Whites, Freshmen, Sophomores, and a combined Junior Senior squad. Coaches, captains, and player lists are announced for each squad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Grammar
Church League
Central Reds
Charles Sullivan
John Murphy
Hubert Miller
Richard Fleming
George Poulos
Frank Knight
Myron Craig
LeForest Cunningham
Robert Wagner
Robert Gilchrist
Gerald Lemoine
Horace Melville
Camillo Pulin
Morton Holbrook
Richard Footer
Robert Levin
James Voorhees
David MacDonald
Edward Jones
Richard Poulos
Malcolm Varney
Robert Gilmore
Girard Nelson
Ernest King
Robert Hamblett
John Hinds
Edward Brown
Dave Clark
Allan H. Atwood
Robert Dwyer
Milton Gediman
Stanley Coffin
Richard Dennison
Robert Mitchell
John Gaudette
Frank Staples
Leon Robbins
Frederick Hall
Stanley Coleman
Russell Coleman
Russell Turcotte
Harry Bloxsom
Earl Banks
Schedule and officials for interclass basketball rounds
The document lists first and second round dates from December 31 to March 4 for Reds, Whites, Frosh, Juniors, Sophs, and Fresh teams with 7 minute quarters. Referees Leland Fortier Clifton Nickerson George McKellar. scorers Clarence Arsenault Maurice Puffer Lawrence Boardman. Timers George Wilson Harry Pulliton Gordon Estes. Coaches Reds Charles Sullivan Whites Morton Holbrook Fresh Edward Brown Sophs Harry Thayer Juniors Seniors Donald Cromwell. Notes: a winner will be declared at the end of each round.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin Howe
Robert Cummings
Julien Pomerleau
Albert Desmond
Herbert Belanger
John Staples
Robert Levine
Clarence Atwood
Joseph Desmond
Edward Babine
Jean Pomerleau
Millard Green
Bruce Wright
Francis Stover
Gordon Estes
John Arsenault
Maurice Puffer
George Garkis
Robert Ingraham
Frank Hinds
Lawrence Boardman
Edward Brown
Leland Fortier
Joseph Pennell
Carl Erlebach
Charles Sullivan
Bud Lord
Robert Clark
Daniel Hatch
Carleton Stover
Charles Plummer
Norman Seekins
Henry Sarkis
Norman Alkazin
Edward O Cummings
John Gaudette
David al
James Sutherland
George McKellar
Alfred Gallant
Erle ‘Locke
Mortoi Holbrook
Sophs
Clifton Nickerson
Clarence Arsenault
George Wilson
Harry Pullerton
Reds
Morton Holbrook
Harry Thayer
Donald Cromwell
Workmen Begin Bath Water District Pipeline Project
Excavating and blasting at City Landing start the new main for the Bath Water District across the Kennebec. Merritt, Chapman & Scott, Corp. won the bid and has begun bringing in equipment. Small wooden offices rise near the Bath approach to the Kennebec bridge as the project proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Landing
Bath Water
Kennebec
Merritt, Chapman & Scott, Corp
Bath
Kennebec Bridge
New England
Geese Flight Signals Early Spring Near Danville Junction
A flock of 40 or more geese passed over the city Tuesday afternoon heading north, with honking that suggested anticipation of spring. The sighting near Danville Junction aligns with seasonal expectations in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danville Junction
Butler Egason
Wyman Family Ties Highlight Bath Holiday Visit
Florence and Priscilla Wyman of Bath spent New Year with parents Mr and Mrs Frank Wyman. Several local residents returned from visits in Bath and Woolwich guests attended gatherings. New attendance plan at Sunday school offers birthday party invites for children with five Sundays attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence
Priscilla Wyman
Bath
Frank Wyman
Priscilla
Galen Daley
Ladies’ Sewing Club
Eugene Harrington
William T. Wyman
James Chambers
Harmony
Henry Maas
Portland
Grace Kenney
West Bath
Florence Maas
Dorothy
Walter
Walter Cushing
Charles Blaisdell
Alonzo Lowell
Lewis
Angie Mank
Lorraine Harrington
Jean Hamel
Clara Hill
Thelma Huff
Jean Pinel
Jack Pinel
Quincy
Mass
Harold E. Freeman
Eas
Brunswick
Divers Repair Damaged Kennebec River Water Main
Four divers from Merritt Chapman Scott Corp New London Conn began removing the damaged water main across the Kennebec river bed using electric cutters and oxygen. They work in two tide shifts from the tug Resolute arriving after a 37 hour run from New York. Officials say completion depends on weather and note pressure is holding while urging water conservation to meet demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merritt, Chapman & Scott Corp
New London
Bath Water District
Thompson's Brook
Diamond Spring
Water District
Acadia Pythians Elect New Officers
Acadia Pythians elects Russell Kenney as chancellor commander after 20 years as keeper of records. Other officers elected include Harry Williams vice chancellor and Roland Hanscom master of work, with several trustees and Grand Lodge delegates named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Kenney
Acadia Lodge
K. of P
Acadia
Maine
Harry Williams
Harry Watson
Roland Hanscom
Donald Wilson
George Melzard
Frank Danforth
Earl Freeman
Alfred Rowe
Joshua Tibbetts
Grand Lodge
Arthur Gebhard
Twelve Vessels Documented In Unclear Context
Thomas B. Jerry, confined to the house with laryngitis for two weeks, was able to go out Thursday for the first time. The piece notes twelve vessels documented, but context remains unspecified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas B. Jerry
Erle Locke Wins Yang Foul Shooting Title at YMCA
Erle Locke captured the annual YMCA foul shooting tournament title after a tight final against Bruce Wright in the senior division. In the junior tourney, Robert Levine defeated Belanger to claim the junior championship, with Locke also winning the senior final 17 to 16. The article lists round by round results for both divisions and notes upcoming YMCA checkers games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erle Locke
Y.M.C. A
Bruce Wright
Locke
Robert Levine
John Gaudette
George Sarkis
Clarence Arsenault
Robert Cummings
Edward Brown
John Staples
Albert Desmond
Robert Ingraham
David Alkazin
Bud Lord
Billy Hill
Charles Plummer
Leland Fortier
Joseph Pennell
Philip Oliver
Jere Desmond
Millard Green
Charles Sullivan
Herbert Closson
Robert Clark
Barton Morrison
John Voorhees
James Sutherland
Lawrence Boardman
Edmund Furber
Clarence Gowen
Wilfred Chaney
Edward Cummings
John Burke
George McKellar
Daniel Hatch
Russell Snell
Clarence Atwood
George Parry
Russell Turcotte
Carleton Stover
Clyde Stilphen
George Wilson
Robert Hurlburt
Morton Ho’brook
Russell Gasser
Willis Hall
Maurice Puffer
Robert Huse
Gaudette
Brown
Arsenault
Desmond
Alkazin
Fortier
Hill
Oliver
Green
Wright
Clark
Boardman
Voorhees
Gowen
Cummings
McKellar
Turcotte
Atwood
Stilphen
Hurlburt
Gasser
Puffer
George Poulos
John Hinds
David MacDonald
James Voorhees
Franklin Howe
Joseph Desmond
Herbert Belanger
Robert Wagner
Paul Leeman
Charles Footer
Francis
Bath Rebekahs Attend Waldoboro Lodge
Queen Esther Rebekah Lodge hosts Good Luck Rebekah Lodge in Waldoboro with supper and degree work. Mrs. Henry T. B. Leeman led the junior past noble grand’s charge. Dial-in guests included Mrs. Melissa Brackett and Bath attendees from Munsey Thompson Huggard Lord Rice Vickery Leems Pinel family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry T. B. Leeman
Queen Esther Rebekah Lodge
Rebekah Lodge
Waldoboro
Melissa Brackett
Dixfield
Rebekah Assembly of Maine
Bath
Leonard M. Munsey
Albert Thompseon
Roger W. Pierce
Herbert H. Huggard
Leonard M. Lord
Roy B. Rice
Addie M. Vickery
Henry T. B. Leems
Bay Point social notes and New Year visits
Ruth Coombs of Bath and Bay Point recovers from an illness. Visitors include Mr. and Mrs. Levine from New York and West Georgetown, Miss Fdna Coolidge, Louise Howard with toys, and Charles Burgess of Bath. The New Year brings a four inch snowstorm and a moose track across local roads. Local residents and families from Bath, Popham Beach, and Kennebec Point share New Year greetings and plans for land use and small projects along Bay Point road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Coombs
Edward Coombs
Bath
Bay Point
Levine
Daniel
New York
West Georgetown
Hirsch
White Plains
N. Y
Fdna M. Coolidge
Louise Howard
Clyde Pinkham
LeRoy Moore
William Oliver
Edgar Warren
Charles Burgess
Woo
Donald Swift
Norman Swift
Middletown
J. Otis Swift
Nature
World-Telegram of
Maurice Burns
Lois
Catherine
Perlie Chandler
Ebb Tide
Elizabeth Deering
Eva Gaudet
Howard Avenue
J. Cris Swift
Cahill
Edward Cook
South Street
Carl Welling
South Byfield
Mass
Carroll Deering
Harry Stone
Auburn
Freddie Chandler
Moses Chandler
Popham Beach
Captain Scott
Standard Oil Boat
Herman A. Spinney
H. A. Spinney
Bay Point Road
Horace Brown
Sailor’s Long Harbor
Staten Island
Harbor Hospital
Fanny Pottle
Ramona Council Elects Officers in Red Men's Hall
Ramona Council, D. of P., elected Mrs. Annie Wilson as proph etess on Thursday evening. Other officers include Mrs. Eva Sanford Pocahontas Mrs. Edith Burnham We nonah Charles Ansert Powhatan Mrs. Edna Carter keeper of records Mrs. Rose Lightbody collector of wampum Mrs. Florence Robinson keeper of wampum and Mrs. Sadie Garcelon trustee for three years. Refreshments and a Christmas tree with gift exchange followed the meeting with committees listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Wilson
Ramona Council
D. of P
Red Men's Hall
Eva Sanford
Pocahontas
Edith Burnham
Wenonah
Charles Ansert
Powhatan
Edna Carter
Rose Lightbody
Florence Robinson
Wampum
Sadie Garcelon
Tressa Corliss
Lucelia Blake
Movieland Scoop: Bob Armstrong Gifts Homes to Relatives
Actor Bob Armstrong buys houses for three family members including Mrs James Armstrong in Bangor Maine and an aunt in Salem Massachusetts and a cousin in Salt Lake City. The gifts follow his climb to film recognition per Harrison Carroll’s Behind the Scenes in Movieland column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Armstrong
Bangor
Bob Armstrong
Harrison Carroll
Carroll
Robert Caddigan
Salem
Mass
Jimmy Armstrong
Salt Lake City
Also Mentioned on This Page
Phippsburg
Mary L. Hopkins
Ashton E. Wardwell
Winnifred B. Wardwell
William H. Thurlow
Eudora E. Thurlow
Y.M.C.A
Ffntral
Girl Scouts Council
Oointets
Donald MacElman
Ernest Avery
Marshall MacDonald
Philip Chaney
Robert Anderson
Robert Staples
Charles Camack
Warren Kinney
Alton Munsey
Keith Fleming
Martin Lesier
Edward Hanson
James Knight
Raymond Hatch
John Marks
Harold Babine
J. B. Lemont
Stanley Jack
Jack Sturtevant
George Hart
Eugene Hart
Joseph Gillo
Richard Hagan
Earl Locke
Fred Hayward
Howard Hatch
Stanley Harvey
Leslie B. Higgins
Whites
Frosh
Juniors
Commercial St
Parker
Acadia Pythians
Eagle
Gen. Scott
Hibernia
Wm. Penn
Jennet Woolwich
May Flower
Vassalboro
Lamartine
Bowdeinham
Attakapas
Gardiner
Lawrence
Waterville
Sea Gull
Bath Rebekahs
Waldoboro Lodge
Pedro Aguirre Cerda
Chile
Central Press
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