Golden Wedding for Bath Couple Morse and Morse
Mr. and Mrs. Morse celebrate a Golden Wedding anniversary following Dec 27 1936 marriage. Vida McIntire Morse formerly Miss Vida McIntire, the bride, and John G Morse senior led Morse's Mills in Winnegance for 152 years. Mr Morse a Bath High School alumnus and Bath Savings Bank leader, Mrs Morse active in D A R and Winter Street Congregational church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Jane
Rae
Charles E. Driar
Morse
cIntire Ofers
Mrs. Morse
Mr. Morsé
John G. Morse
Vida McIntire
Mr. Morse
Old Bath High School
Winfield W. Morse
Morse’s Mills
Winnegance
John G. Morse Jr
The
Bath Savings Bank
Bath National
Colonel
Dummel ‘Sewall
D.A.R
Winter Street Congregational Church
Post Holiday Party for Sally L Snowdon
Sally L Snowdon celebrated the holidays with a party at 141 Canter Street hosted by Mrs. A 8 Jack and family. The gathering included around 40 young friends and guests from Buffalo Boston and Brunswick with Edward Morse Joan Shaw Catherine Winn L Thompson Carl H Pinson Jr and Clifford Swensen among attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack
Canter Street
Sally L. Snowdon
Richard E. Jackson
Caine
Rupert A. Snowdon
Frank A. Dona
Edward Morse
Buffalo
N. Y
Joan Shaw
Boston
Catherine Winn
Korn
L. Thompson
Wiscasset
Carl H. Pinson, Jr
Day’s Ferry
Clifford Swensen
Brunswick
Engagement of Miss Joan Batchelder of Bath to Darrell Allen
Announcement from Mr. and Mrs. Meni Biter Hen nessy of Bath figures Miss Joan Estelle Batchelder engaged to Darrell Lee Allen son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry D. Allen of Clio Michigan Batchelder a Morse High School senior Hennessey serves in the U S Navy aboard the U S S Monssen at Newport R I No wedding date has been set Also note Al Rosen Cleveland Indians third baseman earned the nickname Flip as a high school basketball player.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meni Biter J. Hennessy
Joan Estelle Batchelder
Bath
Darrell Lee Allen
Harry D. Allen
Clio
Michigan
Batchelder
Atl
Morse High
Hennessey
U.S. Navy
U. S. S. Monssen
Newport
R. I
al Rosen
Cleveland Indians
Flip
Beach wagon, truck collide on Route 1 injuring man
Anthony Abbatini was injured in a head on crash with a heavy truck on Route 1 at East Brunswick during a snow storm. Ralph M. Hunt of Lincolnville drove the truck and was uninjured. The wagon owned by Philip Cohen of Waldoboro was demolished and about 100 dollars damage occurred to the truck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enntagin Signe
Route
East Brunswick
George C. Buzzell
Anthony Abbatini
Bath Memorial
Buzzell
Ralph M. Hunt
Lincolnville
Perkins’ Hill
Hunt
Philip Cohen
Waldoboro
Engagement of Donna Lou Adams to Sgt Jae Bee Riley
Mr and Mrs Warren L Adams of Topsham announce the engagement of Donna Lou Adams to Sgt Jae Bee Riley USAF son of Prof and Mrs Thomas H Riley of Brunswick The couple met at Maine Music Camp both graduates and students at Mount Ida Junior College Brunswick High School and Bath Dexter connections noted with church and extension group activities in Bath area
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren L. Adams
Topsham
Donna Lou
Jae Bee
USAF
Thomas H. Riley
Brunswick
Miss Adams
Mount Ida Junior College
Newton
Mass
Brunswick High
Mount Ida
First
Sgt. Riley
Bath
Dexter
St. Paul's
Farmington
Adams
Miss Addams
Woolwich
West Bath
Montsweag
Nequasset
Solar Lodge Masons Elect New Officers at Annual Meeting
Clyde K. Baker of Woolwich was chosen worshipful master of Solar Lodge Masons at its annual meeting in the Masonic temple. Officers named include Robert N. Mosher senior warden Donald T. Page junior warden John W. Gillespie treasurer K. S. Jackson secretary Roy I. Lawrence senior deacon Roswell C. Haskell junior deacon. Herbert R. Morse joined the house committee and Edwin H. P. Lowell Harry E. Ring and Arthur H. Price were elected guardians. A semi public installation is planned for next Monday at 8 p.m. at the Temple. all Masons and their wives invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde K. Baker
Woolwich
Solar Lodge
Masons
Masonic Temple
Robert N. Mosher
Donald T. Page
John W. Gillespie
K. S. Jackson
Roy I. Lawrence
Roswell C. Haskell
Herbert R. Morse
Edwin H. P. Lowell
Harry E. Ring
Arthur H. Price
Temple
Bronze plaque honors 16th AAA Battalion leadership
Captain Joseph P. Gillo Jr of Battery C, 16th AAA Battalion receives a bronze plaque as the ou ing Battery for 1953. Major Joseph A. Tringall presents it and commends the battalion for overall 1953 performance. The unit is based in Medford, Massachusetts. Captain Gillo is listed as son of Mrs. Annie Gillo of Bath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph P. Gillo, Jr
16Th Aaa Battalion
Joseph A. Tringall
Tringall
Medford
Mass
Gillo
Annie Gillo
Wesley Street
Bath
Grace Church Sunday School Holds Annual Christmas Service
Grace Church Sunday School staged its annual Christmas service with a Christmas tableau led by James Day. Students from primary and older groups performed carols, readings, and a Nativity scene while Rev. Grant presented carol history slides and Santa distributed gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Church
James Day
Alexander
Tony McLaughlin
Heather McClure
Ellen Owen
Virgin Mary
Gloria Swear
Us Burns
Mary
Carol Young
Joseph
William Luke
Jack Preney
William Webster
Wayne Shaw
David Swearingen
Stephen Thayer
King Herod
Merline Osborn
Barbara French
Grant
Santa Claus
Peter Owen
Billy Munsey
Alexander Robertson
Laurence Thayer
Charles Swearingan
Jane Redennett
Roger Luke
Raymond Ainsworth
Maine department plans TV shows at Fish Hatcheries
The Maine Department of Sea and Shore Fisheries will film TV programs at Boothbay Harbor and the McKown Point station. A portable studio will shoot 15 minute segments on seafood preparation as part of an initiative to promote Maine seafood products. The department would become the first state agency to produce programs for statewide TV.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boothbay Harbor
Maine Department of Sea and Shore Fisheries
Maine
McKown Point
Sea and Shore Fisheries Department
Mrs Bailey Hosts Coffee for Visiting Mother in Lexington
Mrs Arch Hamilton of Lexington Ky visits Mrs Boyd Bailey in her home at 900 Washington Street. About 100 guests attended the Wednesday 12 to 2 p.m. event with holiday decorations. Guests included Mrs Charles Lowery of Brunswick and Mrs Archibald M Main Jr. and others served by Mrs Mary F Gibbons and Mrs Clarence W Morse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyd Bailey
Washington Street
Arch Hamilton
Lexington
Bailey
Charles Lowery
Brunswick
Archibald M. Main, Jr
Eastham Guild
Mary F. Gibbons
Clarence W. Morse
Charles M. Tubbs
James A. Gillies
Anne Kimball
Sumner Sewall
Arthur Sewall
Engagement of Glenda Beatrice Steele to Edward Farrar Announced
Mr and Mrs Sewall Steele of 26 Liberty Street announce the engagement of their daughter Glenda Beatrice to Edward Farrar son of Mr and Mrs Edwin Farrar of 59 Denny Road Readable text notes Glenda Steele graduated in Prince ton area with unspecified details and further education unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sewall—Steele
Liberty Street
Glenda Beatrice
Edward Farrar
Edwin Farrar
Denny Road
Miss Steele
Haynestone
Prt
New A
March of Dimes urged to fund polio fight in city
Council chairman urged support for the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis mass inoculation and gamma globulin programs for 1954. He called January March of Dimes month, stressing the need for funds to aid polio victims and advance vaccine trials, with Sagadahoc County NFIP ready to help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toe
Eee Council
Hunter
Satan
Sire A
Seite
Ipa
National Foundation For
National Foundation
Sagadahoc County
NFIP
Polic
Delightful Afternoon for Fine Old Ladies at Oldes Home
The Oldes Home on High street hosted a New Year Day gathering with Mr. Millard, Trott, and four Waterville visitors including Mrs. Gertrude. Yuletide decor brightened the rooms as Carlton Trott and family helped lead hymns and greetings. Members received many gifts and cards from relatives and friends during a warm holiday observance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Millard Trott
Old Ladies Home
High Street
Millard
Trott
Waterville
Gertrude
Carlton
Malcolm
Merie
Congregational
New Year Football at Gator Bowl Auburn vs Texas Tech
Mrs. Robert E. Dyer of Jackson Florida and her parents enjoyed New Year tickets to the Gator Bowl game Auburn versus Texas Tech. The Texas Tech player L. W. Fitzhugh gave the tickets as a gift. The crowd of 33,000 saw Texas Tech win 35 to 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert E. Dyer
Beverlyt Coombs
Jackson Fla
Laforest Coombs
Cherry Street
Texas Tech
Ding
Mrs. A
Bath Country Club Stockholders Meet Announces Election Plans
The Bath Country Club announces its annual stockholders meeting to be held Wednesday January 13 at 5 30 p m President Rodney E Ross Jr says the agenda includes election of officers and directors and consideration of officers and committees annual reports with other business as presented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Bath Country Club
Rodney E. Ross, Jr
They Got Action North Haven Special Meeting Report
A North Haven town session draws residents to discuss local issues including community actions and governance. The meeting highlights focus on town matters and citizen input seeking practical outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Haven
Conn
New Year’s Eve at a DI Party in Brunswick
Mr and Mrs Harold Carl hosted a New Year’s Eve dancing party and buffet at their home on 39 street. The event featured a live atmosphere with pastel decorations and a midnight confetti shower. Guests included multiple couples from Brunswick and Bath, with music provided by a record player.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Carl
39 Street
New Neve
Ola
Ing
Landry Murray Wedding Friday Night in Exeter
Miss Dorothy Murray daughter of Mrs. Ruth Murray of 847 Middle Street and James J Lane Dry were married Friday evening by Judge Gardiner R Deering. Attendants were Mrs Randall Umberhind of Exeter and Laurier Daigle of Bath. A small reception followed. The couple will reside at 795 Middle Street after a wedding trip to Exeter New Hampshire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Murray
Ruth Murray
Middle Street
James J. Landry
Gardiner R. Deering
Randall Umberhind
Exeter
N. H
Laurier Daigle
Bath
Landry
N.H
Bath Couple Observes Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs William Wright and their son Billy returned to Middleboro after visiting Mrs Wrights parents Mr and Mrs Elford A Stover of 3 Dummer Street. Mrs Wright the former Nancy Stover hosted open house for her parents 25th anniversary. Out of town guests included Edward Murphy Warwick RI Robert Marty Syracuse NY Stanley Hatch Chicago Ensign Frank Angevine Rochester NY and William Wright Middleboro MA. Also Mr and Mrs Warren Rogers Bath celebrated their third anniversary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Wright
Billy
Middleboro
Chicago
Ensign Frank Angevine
Rochester N. Y
Mass
Warren Rogers
Bath
Building Addition to Bath Canning Factory
A second story addition is being built to a section of the Bath Canning Co. plant at the north end. It will add nearly 5 000 square feet of floor space, 100 feet long by 48 feet wide, to house a flaking room for sardine preparation, bringing that part of the operation onto the same floor level as the rest of the building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath Canning Co
Portland man buys Raymond court property for apartment use
S J DeMetre of Portland purchased the 25 Raymond Court property and will operate it as an apartment house. He has added extensive improvements including new furnishings and equipment throughout to make rooms available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. J. DeMetre
Portland
Raymond Court
Ancient bones found near town by boy during hunt
A boy digging nearby unearthed two bones and an elephant tusk or bone along with bones of an animal near the area. The find was reported to local authorities and is under preliminary examination.
South End P T A hears law enforcement on emergencies
Officers including Trooper Holdsworth and Chief Moriarty explain the new state point system and local police duties at a South End P T A meeting. Sheriff Small outlines emergency response roles while Mr Paisley reviews fire department readiness. A cook sale is set for Jan 16 at Rogers Hardware, with December room banners awarded. Founders Day is planned for Feb 2 with Collins and Darling as co chairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pir
Wiliam Palney
South End
Holdsworth
Secretary of State
Moriarty
Small
Sheriff's Department
Anny Eiane
Paisley
P.T. A
Rogers Hardware
Ases Io Mitchell
Genevieve Breton
Weeks Street
James Collins
Messrs. Collins and
Darling
Waterman Engagement Announced For Shirley Julia Waterman
Mr and Mrs Frederick M Waterman of 110 Hunt Road Somerville announce the engagement of their daughter Shirley Julia Waterman to Vernon John Wilkie Jr of Billerica son of Vernon J Wilkie and the late Evelyn Wilkie of Lexington Mass A summer wedding is planned Both are graduates and active in local groups including the Somer Grange Shirley holds a journalism certificate and works as a teller at Middlesex County National Bank Wilkie is a 1946 Howe High School graduate and a Boston University senior in business administration He is in the U S Army for three years and is active in local affairs
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick M. Waterman
Hunt Road
Ae Mass
Areany
Shirley Julia
Vernon “John Wilkie, Jr
Billerica
Mass
Vernon J. Wilkie
Lexington
Evelyn Llins Wilkie
Archibald Wilkie
Miss Waterman
Morsey High School
Bath
Newspaper Institute of America
Middlesex County National Bank
Howe High School
U. S. Army
Boston University
Colese of Business Administraon
Somer
Grange
First Snowstorm of the Season Slows Bath Traffic
The season's first real snowstorm dropped about two inches over Bath. Snow slowed cars and pedestrians, with the Highway department spreading sand and salt and beginning plowing in the business district on Monday afternoon. By Tuesday noon most storm debris were cleared on Center Street as loaders and trucks finished removing accumulation. Richard J. Talbot, a junior at the high school, is mentioned among residents affected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Highway Department
Camera Club To Meet At Recreation Center
The newly organized Camera club sponsored by the Recreation Association of Bath Iron Works will meet Thursday at 7 30 p m at the Recreation Center. A recorded lecture with slides on out of doors night picture taking will be shown. The meeting is open to iron workers, their families and friends interested in photography.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camera Club
Recreational Association of the Bath Iron Works
Obscure Alaskan Mastodon Bones Unearthed in 1899 Find
Mont on Walt C on Walt Ritter reports a mastodon bone collection from the Alaska tundra dated to 1899. Found tusks weigh around 300 pounds each and measure about ten feet long, with thirteen smaller tusks and a fourteen pound tooth. A connected leg and backbone reach nineteen feet. Ritter notes the first U.S. census occurred in 1790.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trey. Mont
Walt Con
Walt Ritter
Alaska
Ritter
Vaillancourt and Perkins Wedding
Miss Cleora Mae Perkins of 4 Park coape Jer Court City and Mr. Vaillancourt of 179 Lincoln Ave Brunswick married Monday evening at 7 30 in Central Congregational church parsonage. Rev Hodgkins officiated with attendants Mr and Mrs Grover Connors Jr. of Brunswick. The bride, daughter of George W Perkins, Morse High alumna 1953, works for Senter's Inc. The groom, son of Mr and Mrs Leon A Vaillancourt, Morse alum 1952, is employed locally. They will reside with the bride’s aunt Mrs Mary A Carlton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleora Mae Perkins
Park Coape Jer
Court City
Central Congregational Church
Laforest
E. Hodgkins
Grover Connors, Jr
Brunswick
George W. Perkins
Dresden
Perkins
Morse High School
Senter’s Inc
Vaillancourt
Leon’ A
Lincoln Coll
Morse
Mary’a
Carlton
Park Street
Reverend Dr. David L. Wilson's Recovery Update
Rev. Dr. David L. Wilson of Washington returned home on Front Street after two hospital stays and a period of bed rest. He has shown improvement but will rest to regain strength. The article notes 40 years since he and his wife moved from Belfast to become pastor at Central Congregational Church. The community wishes him a speedy recovery and good health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David L. Wilson
Washington
Front Street
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Center Street
Wes East Eksiik
Donna Lou Adams
Solar Lodge Masons
Mrs. Bailey
Urgest
March OF Dimes
John Wakefield
Clyde Stilphen
Kenneth Gookin
Delen Bonsey
Bernard Knight
Carl Tobey
Dominique Cardosi
Paul Kelley
Shaw Church
Robert Pletts
T.A
Shirley Waterman
Richard J. Talbot
Eric He Hosital
Ee Ia
Richard
Bowdoinham
Meeting Grange
Merritt Match
Hatch
Merry Meeting Grange
Steward
Wendell Heenie
Pomona
Jacqueline Stilphen
Flora
Mabel Heenie
Bying Grange
Ba Street
Pythian Sisters
Co Hall
Iiman
George Ley
West
Joan Humphrey
Nancy Wallentine
Margaret Elsie Gile
Margaret Gile
Leland Chapman
Kendon Curtis
U. S
Erland
Ridge Road
Robert Lamoreau
Randolph
George Rowe
Leona
Sioux Falls
South Dakota
Norman Rowe
Ralph Champae
Brooklin
William Small
Connecticut
Alden Small
George Bragg
Bragg
Carrie Kimball
Charles Wakely
Lisbon Falls
Fred Jack
Ralph Stilphen
Preeterack
Electa
Masonic Hall
Vesta W.ihams
Lois Carr
Wallace Hunter
Caleb Mitchell
Beatrice Titcomb
Bangor
Linwood Hackett
Maryland
Gohen
Rae Oo
Sa Dalek Aly
Eee
San Francisco
California
International Soundphoto
Vaillancourt and Perkins
Lacey Tt
Rex Allen
Red River
Clyde Beatty
Glenn Ford
Gloria Grahame
Mirginia Leith
Jones
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