St Philip's Auxiliary meeting and local notices
The St Philip's Auxiliary held its annual meeting with officers re elected. Harold Clifford spoke on schooling and tax aids were announced with an Internal Revenue Service representative visiting Feb 15 16 in the Wis counties building. Community notices include station and business changes and Red Cross staffing updates in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roberts
Delmas Leighton
John A Merry
Arambec
Hallowe
St. Philip’s
Aesents
Aradey
E. Cowley
Charles H. Plumstead
Eugene ‘McGrath
Henry. E. Darling
Harold Clifford
Boothbay Harbor
Lucy Pels
Ada Monroe
Interal Revenue Service
Wiscasset Age Building
YMCA Work In Korea Highlighted At Bath Rotary
The Bath Rotary club discussed YMCA missions including work in Korea and China. Speakers noted YMCA aims to build Christian personalities and social responsibility while aiding homeless children in Seoul and other areas. A tribute was paid to William A. Furber as a charter Rotary member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isary
Rhee
Princeton University
Korea
Seoul
5Th Regimental
YMCA
Main
United Nations
China
William Perkins
The
Bath
William A. Furber
Lecture in Brunswick by Dr Seabrook on Maine tour
Members of the Methodist Brunswick attend a 7.30 lecture this evening by Dr Seabrook, touring Maine under a Maine Methodist Conference sponsorship. He is noted as the second Black president of the church related college affiliated with Methodist Episcopal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brunswick
Methodist
Seabrook
Maine
Maine Methodist Conference
Local Veterans Hospital Aide Geraldine Fogg Returns
Miss Geraldine Fogg, R N, came back Wednesday to Togus Veterans Hospital where she works after several days with her parents Mr and Mrs William Fogg of Woolwich. William Rines has returned home after completing his enlistment in the U S Army. Mr and Mrs G J Morson and children returned to Everett Massachusetts after holidays with Rev and Mrs Robert P Frazier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frazier
Sabe
Fredrick Lee
Bameriseta
Mabel Bryant
Wiscasset
American Red Cross
Ra Sheaman
Joseph Hubbard
Geraldine Fogg
R. N
Veterans Hospital
Togus
William Fogg
Woolwich
William Rines
Harold Rines
G. J. Morson
Everett
Mass
Neighbors Across Kennebec Share Holiday Meetings
The article recounts the Day's Ferry Community Club annual meeting and officers elected for 1954, with Carroll Morse as president and new members from Woolwich joining. It also notes a meeting of a Kennebec area group with entertainment, games, and socialization, plus local weather, wildlife sightings, and the opening of a new Amoco station on Highway 1 in Woolwich.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Day
Carl Pinson
Matthon A. Doak, Jr
Frank J. Walker
Eben Dana
Harrison
Mabel Jack
Butler
Denies Label
Patty Chubbuck
Ron Belanger
Marlene Hinckey
Arrowéie
Kennebec
Arrowsic
Woolwich
Ar- Woolwich
Amoco
Highway 1
1.G.A
March of Dimes Show At Morse Auditorium
The second annual March of Dimes benefit at Morse Auditorium features the Maine Ramblers with Meister and Gary a 13 year old stager and Jane Foo. The show starts at 8 pm with no admission, a silver collection taken at the doors, aimed to surpass previous efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fk Wy — Dimes
Morse Eyne Auditorium
Meister
The
Maine Ramblers
Gary
Sal
Jane Foo
Neitheer
Little Maine Ramblers
Oors
Service News Briefs From Local Air Force Members
Two Bathmen serving in the U S Air Force return from leave. A2 C Walters Bon of Mr and Mrs Cecil L Fullerton is assigned to Elim AFB for a year of duty in Korea. Sharkey has about two years in the Air Force and is stationed at Otis AFB Massachusetts. Pvt Charles T Wood left Sun for service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Air Force
Sun
Walter
Cecil L. Fullerton
Eliama Air Force Base
Korea
Sharkey
Air Force
Otis Force Base
Massachusetts
Charles T. Wood
Charles T Wood
Cato Avenue
West Bath Community Notes From Local Gatherings
West Bath activities include sewing gatherings at Foster's Point with Mrs. Lee and other residents. notices of illness recovery and vacations at Iron Works. new moves to Larrapee's Grove. visits among Bath residents. Chatterpoats club meeting at Mrs. McCrater's Arrowsic home with sewing knitting and a swap party. multiple courtesy calls and weekend visits across Bath and nearby towns. Chandler Thompson's return visit after six years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Eero
Gait Foster's Point
Punpieal
Lee
Lame Jonnell
Ida Stover
Beatrice Carleton
Marion Stage
Ann Savage
Siazel White
Marcella Venks
Vella Cormier
Wee
Wise
Richard Bowman
Ath Iron Works
Rene Roy
Larrapee’s Grove
F. W. Deehan
Robert Farnham
Ethel Burns
Clement Robichaud
Teddy
W. Deehan
Cnatterpoats Club
Mary McCrater
Arfowsic
Blanche Locke
Elaine Mitchell
Arlene Scott
Gwen Azaudette
Evelyn Sweeney
Harriet Doten
McCrater
Pauline Belanger
West Bath Grange Community Singing Night
Bath Grange hosted a Monday evening program with readings by Pauline Belanger and Rosa Freeman. Rose Barter, Doris and Ruth Doughty sang pieces including Winter Wonderland and Mission of St Angus, followed by a musical quiz and a vocal duet. Beverly Dyer won the Penny March. Elsie Pinson gave the closing thought. Mary Gaudreau displayed the Blue Achievement ribbon of 1953. Refreshments were provided under Estella Doughty with plans for next week by Marjorie Belanger and Mrs Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maggie
Bath Grange
Pauline Belanger
Rose Barter
Doris
Ruth Doughty
Winter Wonderland
Ruth Dough
Elsie Pinson
Mary Gaudreau
Estella Doughty
Marjorie Belanger
Mrs. Day
Grace Episcopal Grace Church annual parish meeting held
The Grace Episcopal church parish held its annual meeting after a parish supper. Rev. James L. Grant led a prayer and a review of the prior meeting was read. Officers and vestry members were re-elected or newly chosen for three-year terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Episcopal Church
James L. Grant
Roger M. Luke
Sumner Sewall
George H. Fox
Rodney E. Ross, Jr
L M. Bussey
James W. le
Aoe
Sewall
Frederick
William D. Hill
Eberhard
Harry L
Uap
Heard Oak Woman's Auxiliary
St. Mary's
Secre- Church School
Fte
Vincent Or’ Assis
Bath merchants urge council to fund Maine Publicity Bureau
Local Bath business owners urge the City Council to reverse its vote declining a $200 contribution to the Maine Publicity Bureau. They note 15 employees, many Bath spending neighbors, and say the bureau draws tourists and revenue to Bath from June to October, benefiting Mikelsky’s Cyr’s Market Oakhurst Dairy and other area businesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Maine Bureau
Mikelsky’s
Cyr’s Market
Oakhurst Dairy
O. M. Redson’s
Ro Hardware
Senter’s, Inc
Gag Fuel Co
Central Maine Power’Co
Phippsburg
Maine
Front Street
Maine Publicity Bureau
State of
Bureau
Worry Tackled as Deadly Enemy in Evening Sermon
Pastor Moore of Port reads from the gospel of St John and Psalm 91 to urge trust in Christ as the remedy for fear. He cites modern anxieties and domestic tensions, calling fear unworthy of God and promising divine protection for believers. A 20th Century Faith lecture series opens with this talk and a Faith For Today telecast at 7:30.
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Atenis
Toda
Moore
Pastor Moore
W. Moore
Portevening
Albertson Wells Family Welcomes WAAC Arriving Home
Mr and Mrs Wyatt H Albertson of Sebasco count the days for their daughter Faye Albertson Wells a WAAC with the U S Army to return for an extended visit She is in Helena Montana visiting her husband Sgt Bert Wells in the Air Police Force They expect him to join her in March The couple long served in bi for two and a half years Wells worked on deciphering secret service codes The visit marks her first homecoming since joining the service Arbor Michigan native she attended Arbor High School and the family noted his service with the Board president and treasurer status mentioned prior
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyatt H. Albertson
Sebasco
Faye Albertson Wells
WAAC
U.S. Army
Helena
Montana
Reene
Bert Wells
Air Police Force
March
Wells
Gradua Arbor
Mich
Albertson Rer
First painted rooftop and markers for air travel
An unclear report notes a rooftop being painted and markers placed for air travel with references to Ind and Nerten 9. The fragmentary text gives little context on location date or purpose beyond aviation markers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Snake
Ind
Nerten
Local Society Notes From Dresden Area Churches and Clubs
Dresden area groups met with officers elected and programs planned. St John’s Parish Auxiliary met at Dorr Woodward’s home with officers named. WCTA gathered at L A Bailey’s house. PTA discussed school clinics. Extension Association outlined upcoming speakers and topics including color, posture, and fabrics. Also reported are missing soldier Elmer Wing Jr and obituary of Lucy Fitch with survivors listed.
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Alvin Jewett
Extension Association
Melye Houdlette
West Dresden
Catee Notes
Winifred Ramsdell
John E. Hall
Correne
Clayton Mayers
Good Leader
Huntoon Hill
Wiscaset
Popp
Korea
Bridge Academy
Gardiner High School
William Houdlette
Dresden Mills
Portland
Lucy Fitch
South Dresden
Boston
Richard
James
Alice Hairstron
Watertown
Mass
Helen Redman
Bellingham
Bath to Study Downtown Parking Areas
Auburn considers two off street parking areas in the downtown district. A chamber committee has not met due to councilman absence and other duties. The effort appears dormant despite interest in Bath and similar initiatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auburn
Chamber of Commerce
Whereln
Bath
Soret
Stanley R. Hunter
Arthur W
Calla
Annual Installation of Me Ta Auxiliary Officers
The report details the annual installation of Me Ta Auxiliary officers led by Osborne with Donald Preble as senior vice, John Warner as guard, and P. D. Vernon Miller as treasurer. Retiring president received gifts. attendees included Mrs Arlene Fossett and Mrs Nellie Haven. robes, gowns, corsages and red white blue sashes were distributed. Moving pictures were taken by C. Lloyd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osborne
Donald Preble
Hee
I Camp Council
Deverisent Miller
Vernon Miller
Robert
Sisk
J. Warner
Saren Oa
Augusta
Arlene Fossett
Mean
Nellie ,de- Haven
Sanford
Ot Set
Mise Hazelarner
Aevairtment
Carrie Hunt
South Paris
Department Council
Susie Renell
Portland
Robie Davis
H. G. Staples
John
Os- Po
von ‘Hunt
P. D.C
Harry Warner
Bath
Hyde
C. Lloyd
Marathon Near End Reaches Iowa City
Julia Miller, 87, a longtime resident of Iowa City, is nearing the end of a long life marked by her work as a caregiver and community volunteer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
Iowa
Julia. Miller
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Samuel J. Sewall
Hosshe’ Ee Leslie Smith
North Edgecomb
Vincent Reed
Bath Road
Mr. Reed
Flora
Fee Hall
Thin Ie Mae
Eet Mae McIntire
Wilson Bailey
Grange
Jessie Spaulding
Bernice Bailey
Mary Jane
Robson
Bailey
Russell Boyd
Wes Ee
Ante
Lanner Boveleswell
England
Wiese Tava Pride
Morse Auditorium
West Bath
Mercy Hospital
Or Deehan
Percy Hodbroo
Owen Thompson
Waterville
Percy Hiolbrook
Ompson
Chandler Thompson
Thunderland
Ontario
Percy Thompson
Robert Thompson
West Bath Grange
Arish
Grace Church
Seventh-Day Adventist Church
Dresden
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