Wiscasset News Briefs Report Building, Meetings and Local Notes
The town reports a new schol building gym or auditorium described as cut and boarded in a quonset style near Oral Street. St. Philip's parish holds a vestry meeting Jan 17 with supper at 6 30 and session at 7 30. Local clubs conduct luncheons, civil defense talks, and community charitable actions including a $75 contribution to the Lincoln Home for the Aged.
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Oral Street
Ual
St. Philip's
St Philip’s
Organ Society
Bernice Blagdon
Lincoln
Inez Burton
Bella Farzier
Anna Plumstead
Donald Brackett
Angie Rines
Pauline Race
Helen Day
Washburn
Pendleton and
Sherman's Store
Wiscasset Fire Society
The
Ledges Inn
St. Philip’s Women’s Auxiliary
Kary Korner
Ethel Reed
Althea Gill
Queen Esther Rebekah Lodge
Bath
Gilman McFarland
South
Bristol
Wiscasset
Donald Munsey
Georgia
Eugene McGrath
Boston
Desmond
Walter Serle
Lake Park
Fla
Willow Lane
Thomas Kennedy
Lincoln Lodge
A. F
A. M
August’s flower and birthstone pairings
The gladiolus is identified as the flower for August while the gemstone linked to August is the peridot or sardonyx. These traditional associations link the month to specific floral and mineral symbols.
Dresden News Roundup Includes Visiting Friends and Events
Miss Avalon Good of Aua visits Dresden Mills with the Lyndel family. Albert Robbins of Camp Pickett returns on furlough and travels with family to Boston. Marjorie Perkins, RN, home from Jersey City after appendectomy, resides in South Dresden. The B A Special paper will mail later this month. Miss Cunningham begins dancing in Bath. Bridge Academy game schedule lists Jan 24 South Bristol, Jan 31 Erskine vs B A, Feb 7 Litchfield vs Bridge, Feb 14 Sabattus vs B A.
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R. N
New Jersey Medical Center
Jersey City
South Dresden
B. A
Martha Carver
Ida Robbins
Miss Cunningham
Bath
Dresden Mills
Bridge Academy
South Bristol
Erskine Academy
Litchfield
Sabattus
Grand Jury Indicts Four in Richmond Corner Burglary Case
The Sagada hoc County Superior Court convened with Justice Francis W. Sullivan presiding. A grand jury returned four indictments for burglary at the Richmond Corner store owned by Mrs. Dorothea Scott, tied to the Oct. 29 break in. Defendants Benjamin B. Knight Clyde M. Groton Terry C. Leach and Roland D. Easler are scheduled for arraignment Thursday morning. The panel found no indictment against Arthur Stilphen of Bath’s Military and Naval Children's Home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sagadahoc County Superior Court
Francis W. Sullivan
Cape Elizabeth
Timothy C. Maney
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Richmond Corner
Dorothea Scott
Benjamin B. Knight
Clyde M. Groton
Rockland
Terry C. Leach
Warren
Roland D. Easler
Freeport
Bath Municipal Court
Arthur Stilphen
Military and Naval Children’s Home
Bath
Day's Ferry Community Club Moves Into Own Hall
The Day's Ferry Community Club gained ownership of the Woolwich schoolhouse as its new home after a deed transfer at a Saturday meeting. The 20 year old club will use the 100 year old building for future gatherings and guest events.
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Georgie Walker
Frank Allegrin
Bath
Frank J. Walker
Eben Dana
Florence Foster
Fred Brown
Howard Kirkpatrick
Howard Whittum
Mabel Jacks
Lois Day
Herbert Alps
Emily Gainsey
Skating Rink Opens on Western Avenue with Fine Ice
The Western avenue skating rink opens with excellent ice and plans to record records in waltz and marching tunes. Hours: weekdays 3 30 to 5 30 and 6 30 to 9 30. Saturday 9 to 12 morning, 1 to 5 afternoon, 6 to 10 evening. Sunday 1 to 5 30 and 6 30 to 10 p m.
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Western Avenue
Dromore Grange installs officers in festive meeting
Dromore grange held a Tuesday evening installation with Charles M. White administering the installing oficer and a host of officers and guests from Manchester and surrounding granges. Officers installed include Elfreda Perkins as worthy master and Lillian Blair as treasurer with several others reelected. A baked bean and cold ham supper followed, and eight past masters attended from multiple granges. The next meeting is set for January 23 with a recess to March 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dromore Grange
Charles M. White
State Grange
Madelyn Morton
Capitol Grange
Anna Trott
Mary Trask
Manchester Grange
Wallace Trask
That Grange
Carrie Burr
Harraseeker Grange
Eleanor Blanchard
Topsham Grange
Dora Collins
West Bath Grange
Trask
Elfreda Perkins
Ray Campbell
Evelyn Beals
Reuben Purington
William Robshaw
Sophie McPherson
Lillian Blair
Aletha Campbell
Willard Blair
Mabel Williams
Ceres
Annie Wilson
Pomona
Frances Williams
Flora
Ethel Robshaw
Milton Brann
Home and Country Welfare Committee
Annie Williams
Ruby Williams
Theresa Williams
Grange Hall
Lyden files papers for Bath council seat
Walter G. Lyden of 734 Middle Street has filed nomination papers to run for Bath city council in the February 12 municipal election. At least one candidate has filed for every ward except Ward 7 where Harold J. Ben Sonia is expected to file soon. Other confirmed candidates include Mrs. Etta M. Thurlow Ward 1 Jesse W. Allen Ward 2 Merritt A. Mitchell Ward 4 Harold W. McElman Ward 5 and Eastham Guild Jr Ward 6. Mrs. Thurlow Allen and McElman seek reelection. school board candidates are Mrs. Marion J. Smith and Raymond G. Chubbuck. Several wards still have no filings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter G. Lyden
Middle Street
Bath
Lyden
Harold J. “Ben” Sonia
Etta M. Thurlow
Jesse W. Allen
Merritt A. Mitchell
Harold W. McElman
Eastham Guild, Jr
Three Recent Brides Honored With Shower at Corliss Street Church
Teachers from Corliss Street Baptist church Sunday school hosted a miscellaneous shower Tuesday evening at Mrs. Arthur Berry's Robbins street home. Honorees included Mrs. Ronald Larra bee, Mrs. Raymond Moore, and Mrs. Harold Williams, all noted for their Sunday school roles. Invitations went to a long list of church members and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corliss Street Baptist Church
Arthur Berry
Robbins Street
John Stewart
Ronald Larrabee
Helen Witham
Raymond Moore
Melvina King
Harold Williams
Dora Wright
Arvid L. Anderson
Ralph Card
Silas Plant
Harold Walker
Estelle Morton
Francis Norton
Percy King
Lillian Witham
Jeanette King
Edna Wright
Barbara King
Susan Norton
Patsy Cool
Frances McNeil
Edith Norton
Carol Ames
Foster Prattese
Blaisdell Announces Birth of Donald Ward Blaisdell III
Sgt. D W Blaisdell Jr U S A and Mrs Blaisdell announce the birth of a son Donald Ward Blaisdell III at St Josephs Hospital Savannah Ga on December 12 He has left for Fort Bliss Texas to attend school and will be joined later by his wife and son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. W. Blaisdell, Jr
Birthday Surprise Party Honors Mrs Stacey at 90
A birthday gathering was tendered to Mrs. eB Stacey of Popham Beach at the home of Mrs. Clifford Harrington 209 North Street. The surprise event featured gifts, hymns, and refreshments as residents toasted the long life of the Popham Beach widow.
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Eb Stacey
Popham Beech
Clifford Harrington
North Street
Little Lady
Carl Bickford
Charles Clark
Florida
Stacey
Bernice Oliver
Lotta Goodwin
Cora Blakeney
Lillian Knox
Elizabeth Whelpley
Mabel Reed
Laura Harrington
Woolwich Seeks Federal Aid for School Construction
Woolwich applies for Title II federal funds for school construction and counts its Morse High School pupils in the request. Bath Board of Education wants to include Woolwich pupils in Bath’s pupil count, threatening to bar Woolwich students from Bath schools if not allowed. Woolwich officials argue their town’s need outweighs Bath’s, detailing their stance in a separate Independent column.
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Woolwich
Morse High School
Bath Board of Education
Bath Board
Bath School
Bath
Independent
Dirigo Court to Install Officers at Masonic Temple
Dirigo Court No. 4 of the Order of Amaranth will install officers Saturday at 8 p.m. at the Masonic temple with Miss Hermia Toothaker of Brunswick named Royal Matron and Clarence Minott of Bath as worthy patron. Thompson A. Potter of Bath will be installing officer, with Sarah A. Shaw and Frank Thomas among assistants. A social hour and refreshments follow. guests from across the state and Massachusetts are expected. Retired Marie Lorraine Dumais has joined the U S Army Woman’s Auxiliary Corps and left for Fort Lee Virginia for WAC training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dirigo Court
Order of Amaranth
Masonic Temple
Hermia Toothaker
Brunswick
Clarence Minott
Bath
Thompson A. Potter
Sarah A. Shaw
Frank Thomas
Kents Hill
Grace Lund
Freeport
Eastern Star
Massachusetts
Marie Lorraine Dumais
Woman's Auxiliary Corps
United States Army
WAC
Fort Lee
Miss Dumais
Fernand Dumais
Washburn Street
Morse High School
Mayflower
Co. E
Police Chief Moriarty Attends Maine Chiefs Meeting
Bangor hosts the Maine Police Chiefs Association quarterly meeting where Police Chief Frank L. Moriarty serves as vice president.
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Frank L. Moriarty
Bangor
Maine Police Chiefs’ Association
Woolwich Community Notes From Woolwich and Day's Ferry
Social gatherings fill Woolwich life as Mrs Helen Howes hosts on Middle road with ten guests. Inaugural events draw attendees from Day's Ferry to Augusta while Willing Workers and Union Bridge Mothers clubs meet for sewing and gifts. Town residents share visits, parties, and a birthday celebration at Sagadahoc Ferry for Lawrence Edwards.
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Thured Reneeith Menny
Helen Howes
Middle Road
Wallace Ham
Grace Smith
Gertrude Brown
Vam Guptill
Connie Wilson
Ruth Creamer
Hazel Crocker
Betty Gordon
Ethel Cornish
Doris Carter
Eben Dana
Lena Bailey
Portland
Thomas Dow
Cumberland
Sewin
Florence Hathorne
Beatrice Bailey
Fernald Bailey
Betty Bailey
Eleanor Sanders
Hazel McIntire
Nina Gavett
Champlin
Frank J. Walker
Day’s Ferry
Governor Payne
State House
Blaine House
Frank Bailey
Augusta
Payne
Rep. Bailey
Georgie Walker
Day's Ferry
Wiscasset
Eliza Tanner
Eleanor Jameson
Nsaphine Soule
Gladys Hathorne
Sylvia Hathorne
Carolyn Stilphen
Louise Stilphen
Dorothy Rattleff
Woolwich Center
Woolwich Teachers Club
Lawrence Edwards
Sagadahoc Ferry
Canasta
Edwards
William Phillips
Dwight Hale
Forrest Baker
Albert Bailey
Rodney
Stephen
Forrest Bailey
Nequasset
William Stevens
Bobby
Lexington
Mass
Paul Blakeman
John McAvoy
Woolwich Grange Confers First and Second Degrees
Woolwich Grange met last Wednesday and conferred the first and second degrees on a class. The degree team included Fernald Bailey master John Sutter overseer Alberta Bailey lecturer Clyde Bailey steward Roland Bailey assistant steward Elizabeth Bailey lady assistant steward Marion Bailey Ceres Gladys Hathorne Flora Rose Hathorne Pomona Beatrice Bailey chaplain Flora Smith secretary. More candidates were announced to receive the first and second degrees at the January 17 meeting with the third and fourth degrees to be awarded February 7 after a supper. The meeting ended with a lower hall social and a light supper provided by Mrs. Elizabeth Bailey and Mrs. Alta Robson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woolwich Grange
Fernald Bailey
John Sutter
Alberta Bailey
Clyde Bailey
Roland Bailey
Elizabeth Bailey
Marion Bailey
Ceres
Gladys Hathorne
Flora
Rose Hathorne
Pomona
Beatrice Bailey
Flora Smith
Alta Robson
Arrowsic News Highlights Local Residents and Projects
Northeast Harbor teaching duties resume for Norma Drummond after holidays with parents. Army Print Richard Dannall on furlough from Camp Stewart GA returns home. Arrowsic Mothers Club forms with officers and plans dues and fundraisers. Old Arrowsic bridge removal progresses and local shanties on Kennebec river noted. Norman Drummond keeps roads sanded for safety. Various visits, visits to Lisbon Bath, and fluoride treatment plans noted. Canasta fundraiser planned at Town Hall with Arrowsie Mothers Club members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norma Drummond
Northeast Harbor
Norman Drummond
Richard Dannall
Camp Stewart
Louis Olson
Richmond
Chester Lord
Dicky Small
Octave Dauphin
Portland
Clifford Small
Richard J. Dauphin
U. 58
Norfolk
Octave Raphin
Arrowsic Mothers Club
Howard Carlton
Harold Stafford
Frank Rittall
Lillian Garwin
Arrowsic School
Frank Arsenault
Chester McCrater
Arrowsic Bridge
Woolwich
Donald Leavitt, Inc
Kennebec
George Willis
Arrowsic Road
Arrowsic Island
Knight Lumber Co
Willis
Newtown
Bald Head
Phippsburg
Arrowsie
Arrowsic
Warren Hawley
Bath
Lisbon
Lisbon Falls
Donald Appel
Jimmie
Centerville
Iowa
Appel
Michael Mazeiko
Eugenia Mazeiko
John Mazeiko
Biddeford
Georgetown Road
Emma Drummond
Huse Memorial
George Stafford
Mothers’ Club of
Wilkes-Barre Social: Miss Phebe Buckman Visits Stone House Arm
Miss Phebe Buckman of Wilkes Barre Pa spent the weekend with Hon and Mrs De Sewall at Stone House Arm, enjoying a private social engagement in a coastal estate setting.
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Phebe Buckman
Wilkesbarre, Pa
de Sewall
Stone House Arm
Chester A Arthur Ascends Presidency After Garfield Assassination
Chester A Arthur becomes U.S. president following the assassination of James A. Garfield in 1881. He assumes office amid national mourning and political transition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester Allen Arthur
Garfield
Woolwich Officials Explain Tuition Situation for Federal Aid
Woolwich town and school officials outline how Woolwich pupils attend Morse High School in Bath and how federal aid rules affect tuition and district eligibility. They note Woolwich has paid Bath about 75000 in tuition over a decade and seven decades of attendance, with limited state aid and no federal support, stressing the need for Woolwich voters to decide on applying for aid.
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Woolwich
Bath
Lowenretee
Woolwich High School
Oolwich
Woolwich seeks federal aid for high school tuition pupils
The undersigned, led by First Selectman Dodge and School Committee, urge Bath to count Woolwich high school pupils for federal aid eligibility. They cite Woolwich’s lack of federal aid, debt levels, and treaty restrictions, arguing Bath benefits from Woolwich pupils’ attendance and urging Bath to support Woolwich in form and funding.
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Bohools
Stanwood Gilman
Eeineaen
Baly
Woolwich
Bath
Woolswich
Morse High School
Orn S. Dodge
Nthony
Richard E. Keaned
Ivory C. Gircut
Robert E. DeWick
John M. Leonard
Wilson L. Bailey
Oil Burner Fire at Lambert Park Damages Two-Family Home
A kitchen oil burner flooded overnight burst into flames Sunday morning at 15 Heath Lane injuring Paul Graffam while he tried to extinguish the blaze. The fire heavily damaged the lower floor and stair area of the two family home, with smoke seen far away in Woolwich. the other half occupied by the Prices was saved. Insurer covers part of the loss. an alarm at 8 15 and an all clear an hour later.
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Paul Graffam
Heath Lane
Lambert Park
Graffam
Graffamis
Woolwich
Nathan Price
Coffin Family Returns Home From Peaks Island Visit
Edward Coffin and family of Peaks Island have returned home after visiting his daughter and son in law Mr. and Mrs Nimard Fifield of Heathlane. A recent guest was Miss Lorraine Boulay who has gone back to her home in Aururn.
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Edward Coffin
Peaks Island
Nimard Fifield
Heathlane
Fifield
Lorraine Boulay
Auurn
Mrs Darling Returns Home From Memorial Hospital
Mrs Margaret Darling has left Memorial hospital and returned to her home in Topsham after a period of treatment as a patient.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Darling
Memorial Hospital
Topsham
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Mademoiselle
Front Street
Dresden
Day’s Ferry Club
Dromore
Mrs. Stacey
U. S
Bath Independent
Bath and
Bath Or
Morse High School of
Golwich
Hyde Park Terrace
Morse High
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