Wiscasset Community Notes and Upcoming Events
Wiscasset hosts a January Legion Auxiliary meeting with a dedication for a new room and a district council gathering. The First Congregational Church Organ Society elected officers and welcomed Lewiston guests. A Father and Son Scout banquet is planned, and noted lecturer Grafton Davis will continue a busy schedule with engagements across Maine. The Bi Centennial Essay contest plans and a $50 prize are announced, with Descriptive Geology courses starting February 8 at Wiscasset High School. A public baked bean supper is set at St. Philip’s parish house, and local residents are listed visiting or returning home from medical care or travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Hall
Legion
Organ Society of the
First Congregational Church
Perish House
Carl Larrabee
Juanita Groves
John Jackson
Walter Sherman
Roy Marston
Edith Hutchins
Evelyn Demmons
Lewiston
William Lockwood
Grafton Davis
Augusta Rotary Club
Augusta House
Bath Lioness Club
George Moses
Sage Air Force Base
Topsham
Augusta Kiwanis Club
Augusta
YWCA
YMCA
Town House
Wiscasset
Tracey Kittredge
Earle Coates
University of Maine
Wiscasset High School
Ralph A. Weathrong Lecurer
Womans’ Club of
St. Philip’s Church
Madeleine Colby
Philathea Class Installs Officers At Corliss Street Church
The Philathea Class of Corliss Street Baptist Church installed new officers Sunday evening and Monday, with Mrs Foster M Pratt becoming president and Mrs Harold Bracket vice president. Also installed were secretary Mrs Leroy Colby and treasurer Mrs Walter Day. Former president Mrs BE Paul Strube received a gift of appreciation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foster M. Pratt
Philathea
Corliss Street Baptist Church
Pratt
Harold G. Bracket
Leroy Colby
Walter F. Day
Warren B. Herris
Paul Strube
Harold
Walker
Arthur F. Berry
Truman F. Wallace
Kenneth F. MacDonald
Rachel Waters
Strube
Color Designs In Home Is Subject Of Program
The Theta chapter of Beta Sigma Phi met at Mrs. Burgess Jr home on Elsinore avenue. Mrs. Burgess spoke on color and design in the home, titled Home and The Pleasure of Possession featured by Mrs Bowker. Members approved a cash library donation to Morse High School and announced the next meeting for January 20 at Mrs Atkinson on Court street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Burgess,Jr
Arthur M. Bowker, Jr
Theta Chapter
Beta Sigma Phi
Burgess
Elsinore Avenue
uc-Qwn
Morse High School
Edward Atkinson
Court Street
End zones measure thirty feet in depth on football fields
The field layout specifies end zones that extend 30 feet from the goal line to the field of play. This measurement affects scoring zones and plays near the goal line.
Woolwich Grange plans and community notices
State Grange Deputy Clyde Bailey outlines plans for the coming year at his road home. Attendees include grange masters from Merriconeag Dirigo Sagadahoc Topsham Bodwell and Woolwich with refreshments served. Woolwich and Phippsburg teachers hold a joint meeting. reading education topics discussed. basketball schedule announced. Personal items report births, hospital stays, and military assignments. church boards meet and plan events. P T A to host baked bean supper. several residents noted for visits and illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Grange
Clyde Bailey
State Road
David Sparns
Merriconeag Grange
Sparks
Harpswell
William Coombs
Dirigo Grange
Coombs
Brunswick
Donald Adams
Sagadahoc Grange
Bowdoin
Merritta Wilson
Topsham Grange
Wilson
Topsham
Alton Collins
West Bath Grange
Collins
Thomas Totman
Bodwell Grange
Edward Sullivan
Richmond
West Bath
YMCA
Boothbay Harbor
Woolwich
Wiscasset
South Bristol
Richard Crocker
National Guard
George McPhail
Scituate
Mass
Maine Medical Center
Harvey Chubbuck
Mountain Road
Bernard Bailey
Moatsweag Road
Ossian Dodge
Meadow Road
Charles Knight
Victor Knight
North Woolwich
Bath Memorial Hospital
Inlaw
William Leeman
East Brunswick
Portland
Hollis Leeman
Hockomock Road
Calvin Wing
North Bath
Augusta
Thomas Samer
David
Exas
Creamer
Gerald Creamer
Clarence Baker
Fred Lowell
Westport Road
Henry Webber
Stephen
Center Baptist Church
Webber
Lisbon
Barrington Bible College of
Providence
R. I
South Gardiner Baptist Church
Baptist Youth Fellowship
Sunshine Club
Roland Bailey
Samuel Soule
Middle Road
George Wright
Mattie Offerman
Barley Neck Road
Woolwich Grange Holds January Meeting Installations
Woolwich Grange met on January 6 with Alberta Bailey installed as Ceres and Jacqueline Durgan as lady assistant steward by Deputy Clyde Bailey. The group approved donations to Pine Tree Society and Heart Fund and planned Mothers March coffee and doughnuts at Woolwich Central School. A sewing circle meeting and committee appointments were announced, with guests from nearby granges and refreshments served by Alberta Bailey and Richard Hanson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alberta Bailey
Ceres
Jacqueline Durgan
Woolwich Grange
Clyde Bailey
Marion Chubbuck
Helen Moody
Windsor Grange
Grange
Pine Tree Society For Crippled Children and Adults, Inc
Heart Fund
Maine Educational Aid Fund
Woolwich Central School
Harvey Chubbuck
Beatrice Bailey
Patricia Tipsword
The
John Soule
Auta Munsey
Grange Sewing Circle
Albert Bailey
George Wright
Mattie Offerman
George Wilson
Bath Memorial Hospital
Peter Chubbuck
Robert Melanson
Topsham
Windsor Granges
Richard Hanson
Spicers Celebrate Golden Anniversary at Woolwich Party
Mr. and Mrs. Robert H. Spicer observed their golden wedding birthday at home in Woolwich Saturday. The event was hosted by Mrs. Spicer’s sisters from Bath and honored with gifts, money, calls, and cards. Guests from Bath included John Lyden Madeline Moriarty Frederick Wilson John Winwood George Robshaw and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert H. Spicer
Woolwich
George Robshaw
William ~MacFarland
Bradford Johnson
Tammy Sue
Henry Cheetum, Jr
Vickie and
Allan
John Lyden
Frederick P. Wilson
Bath
Day's Ferry Ladies' Aid Elects Officers for Year
Mrs Ralph Durgan was reelected president of the Day's Ferry Congregational church Ladies Aid at the January 5 meeting. Other officers include Mrs Clayton Stinson, vice president. Mrs Victor Knight, secretary. Mrs Edward Gallant, treasurer. and committee heads Mrs Herbert Munsey and Mrs Alton Munsey. A birthday cake and card shower honored Mrs Fred Brown after the business session. The next meeting January 19 will feature an auction with refreshments by the Stinson and Richard teams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Durgan
Ladies Aid of the
Day’s Ferry
Alton Munsey
Edwin Wade
Fred Brawn
Clayton Stinson
Albert Richard
Ladies Aid
Walter Sleeper
Edward Gallant
Victor Knight
Fred Brown
Herbert Munsey
January Term of Sagada County Superior Court Convenes
The January term of Sagada County Superior Court convened Tuesday morning with opening prayers by Rev. Craig Richards. Presiding Justice Harold C. Marden charged the Grand Jury, which is not expected to rise until Wednesday, as pre trial conferences and divorce hearings dominated the first day. Court reporter Freeman Atherton of Portland was named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sagadahoe County
Craig Richards
Central Congregational Church
Harold C. Marden
Waterville
Freeman Atherton
Portland
Baby shower honors Mrs Kingsbury in West Bath
Mrs Richard Kingsbury was guest of honor at a Sunday baby shower hosted by Mrs Elijah Hallowell in West Bath with co host Mrs Ernest Smith. Attendees included many local residents and relatives. a pink parasol cake marked the celebration. A newborn is noted at Bath Memorial Hospital for Joseph John Tardiff born January 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Kingsbury
Elijah Hallowell
West Bath
Ernest Smith
Kingsbury
Elaine
Sylvia Savage
Pauline Smith
Emily Reno
Elizabeth Reno
Marie Reil
Gertrude Greenleaf
Juliet Carlton
Georgia Perkins
Helen Kidder
Marion Towle
Bethel Loveitt
Michiel Whittaker
Bristol
George Gates
Roland Peterson
Portland
Madelyn Labbe
Bath
Otty Steen
Ralph Steene
Stowe House
Brunswick
Steene
Harold Brown
Georgetown
Pundt
Schoonover
Joseph Tardiff
Joseph John
Bath Memorial Hospital
Colby Leads Local Chess Tourney In Hyde Park
The Hyde Park Chess Club Brick Recreation Center hosts a 15-player tournament. Lew Colby leads the senior division while Howard Larrabee dominates the junior division with extending margins as several players, including Edward Porter and Turner Porter, compete. The event resumes next Wednesday at 7 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hyde Park
Lew Colby
Howard Larrabee
Keye Kidder
Ray Farnham, Jr
Neil LaRochelle
Russell Thurston
Bob Rice
Richard MacComb
David Pye
David McGuire
Frank Sylvester
Walter Gaudet
John Moffatt
Bath Couple Mark Golden Wedding Anniversary
Bath Mr. and Mrs. C. Harold Holbrook of 16 Spruce Street quietly observed their 50th wedding anniversary. Married January 6, 1910 at Winter Street Congregational church, they are lifelong Bath residents with three daughters and five grandchildren. Harold Holbrook worked for Hyde Windlass Co. since 1909.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Jan
Harold Holbrook
Spruce Street
Holbrooks
Winter Street Congregational Church
Omar Folsom
Holbrook
Hyde Windlass Co
Woolwich Couple Mark 50th Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Robert Spicer of Woolwich celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary at their Middle road home where they have resided since last April. They were married in Bath at the First Baptist church. Mr Spicer is a longtime carpenter at Torrey Roller Bushing Co. The couple have three children and three grandchildren including Robert B Spicer Priscilla Winwood Cecil Spicer Carol Robesaw and John Winwood Robert Howard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert—Spicer
Woolwich
Bath
Middle Road
York Street
First Baptist Church
Spicer
Torrey Roller Bushing Co
Robert B. Spicer
Priscilla Winwood
Cecil Spices
West New York
N. J
Carol Robeshaw
John Winwood
Robert Howard
Community groups hold paintin g bee and church plans
Gardiner's Christ Episcopal and St. John's Dresden Mills members joined in a painting bee last Friday. A pulpit from St. An drews Pittston will be installed at St. John's soon. Ji Lemarr survived a near freezing incident after ice gave way on a river, Chester Dorr rescuing him. Scrum of fishermen fished smelt on the Eastern river ice Saturday and Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gardiner
Christ Episcopal Church
St. John’s Episcopal Church
Dresden Mills
St. Andrew's Church
Pittston
St. John’s Church
Ji Lemarr
Smort
Chester Dorr
Seth Groves
Juanita
Helen
Harriette
Carolyn Sheldon
Bridge Academy
Carol Souviney
Margaret Lilly
Joseph
David Lemarr
Richard James
Linda Preble
Miriam Blenn
Walter Austin
Nancy Hall
Dana Gagne
Sally Trussell
Fred Turner
Bruce Trussell
Dresden
Richmond
Emil Popp
Augustus Good
Earl
Dorr Woodward
Leroy
Robbins
Harold Bickford
South Gardiner
Hornsby to Teach Chicago 14f- Minor Leaguers Hitting
Rogers Hornsby Hall of Fame second baseman signs to teach hitting to Chicago Cubs farm system minor leaguers. The deal aims to improve instruction across the Cub affiliate ranks.
Variety Program At West Bath Grange
West Bath Grange hosted a Monday evening program with community singing and readings. Robert Barter, William Cloutier and Anita Cloutier performed guitar numbers. a rap trio and Betty Riendeau provided entertainment. Alice Lewis won a dime match. Emma Larrabee received a fudge prize. State Juvenile Grange conference reports were shared. Cape Elizabeth Grange will present at the January 18 meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Bath
Martha Small
Jean Anne Gaudreau
Sally Bailey
Alice Lewis
Emma Larrabee
Phyllis McNelly
Augusta
Roger McNelly
Verl McNelly
West — Bath
West Bath PTA Donates to Morse Library Fund
West Bath PTA members voted ten dollars toward the Morse High School library fund at a Thursday meeting. Future meetings will start at 6 pm. The annual Christmas party for Wee Bath pupils was praised, and February plans began with an apron project. Fourth grade attendance banner went to Mrs Chattes Doyt and Doc Beane, Leroy Bailey led a quiz on adolescence. The next meeting is set for February 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morse High School Library
PTA
Wee! Bath School
Chattes Doyt
Doc Beane
Leroy Bailey
West Bath Fire Dept Auxiliary Party Highlights 28 Members
The West Bath Fire Department Auxiliary held a party at the Littlefield School attended by 28 members and their husbands. Entertainment included singing and dancing with music by Chester Swain Allen Swain and Merle Condon. Games were played and prize winner was Harry Larabier Jr. Refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Bath
Auxiary
New York
Littlefield School
Chester Swain
Allen Swain
Merle Condon
Harry
Larraber, Jr
First Baptist Sewing Circle Plans Spring Sale
The Ladies Sewing Circle of the First Baptist church met all day Friday in the vestery to discuss plans for the annual Spring sale. The morning was devoted to quilting while luncheon was served by Mrs. Elsie Crosby and Mrs. Myra Metcalf. A birthday cake was presented to Mrs. Bernice Oliver. President Mrs. Minnie Pinkham led the afternoon business and members signed get well cards for Mrs. Ora Dauphin. The next meeting is set for January 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Sewing Circle
First Baptist Church
Elsie Crosby
Myra Metcalf
Bernice Oliver
Minnie Pinkham
Ora Dauphin
Solar Lodge installs officers in semi public ceremonies
Ralph Nf. Card was installed as Master of Solar Lodge FB and A M at semi public ceremonies in Madison Temple Monday evening. Installing officers included Edwin HP and Donald T Pave. Francis W. Norton served as master of ceremonies with Donald C. Freeman as soloist and Leland Patton as organist. A guest book was circulated by Miss Janice Card with Miss Deborah Allen, Miss Margaret Freeman and Miss Virginia Temple assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Nf. Card
Solar Lodge
A. M
Misonie Temple
Linwood EB
Temple
Edwin HP
Lowell
Donald T Pave
Pierbert R Morse
Arak
EF. Richmond
Francis W. Norton
Donald C. Freeman
Leland Patton
Janice Card
Deborah Allen
Margaret Freeman
Virginia Temple
W. Bruce Temple
Chester Freeman
Tempo
North Woolwich Methodist Church Officers Meeting
North Woolwich Methodist Church officers held a Saturday evening session at Mr and Mrs Clarence F Baker s home in Woohatehs. They transacted nominations and other business for the February 28 meeting. Rev Edward F Allen the newly appointed district superintendent will preside. Kermit Bennett was assigned to oversee church poppet activities and a votes repository was approved for installation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Woolwich
Communion Service Replaces Antique Arrangement at Silver Church
A church meeting in Silver City discussed a new communion service replacing an old arrangement and trustees were authorized to purchase a large sacred picture for over the altar. Official meetings will be held every two months with attendees including Mr and Mrs Arthur Aton and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baker Nes
Bakers
Bennett
Ayiwil 2
Beacon Street Feed Sale Is Successful
A Beacon Street event raised funds for the Methodist Youth Fellowship with two planned profits. A film showing and a substantial donation to the youth fund and Winthrop camp were noted. A Sunday supper and a Teens Together discussion capped the evening, with local residents assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beacon
Stee Mathaghinthae
Iso Civen
Kings
Methodist Youth Fund
Winthrop TC
Frederick L. Nil
Beacon’ Street
Natcy” Mérehani
Joanne Bailey
Margaret Mitchell
Diana Burler
Milinry
Richard Barbour
Planning Board aims outlined at club meeting
Eieene Po Eberhard, a member of the City Planning Board, spoke at the metropolitan club meeting in January and explained the board objectives. Members discussed the talk and plans were made for a food sale to raise funds through membership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eieene Po Eberhard
City Planning Board
Wie Guts
orne@politan club
Eberhard
Local Club Plans Book Drive and February Social
Members will donate suitable books to Morse library and prepare a club chair restoration fund with Mrs. Stumnes Sewall presenting a $100 check. A potluck supper is set for February 3 with salads and a Tet dish, dessert, and coffee provided by club members and several volunteers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tol Rth
Tt Tetris
Coko Fund
Morse Library
Stumnes Sewall
Carroll Deering
Feedrick Moffat
Rachel Nochols
Ann. Shaw
Donna Parker
Chifton W. Davis
Wiscasttt
Free Will Workers Hold Annual New Year Party
Free Will Workers met Wednesday at the home of Mrs Grace Block for their annual New Year party and gift exchange. Hostess assisted by Mrs Birchy Owens and Mrs Adelyn Latte. Attendees included Mrs Michio Man Mrs Georgina Thorpe Mrs Warren Harris and several others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lilian Plant
Theresa Lil
Phyllis Craige
Kury Pratt
Labbie
Owens
Block
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Henry Darling
Natick
Natick Hospital
Roy Wyman
Boston
John Wyman
Gardiner Road
Alice Joy
Egbert M. Sewall
East Auburn
Ralph Preble
Central Maine General Hospital
Philathea Class
Robert H. Spicers
Ladies’ Aid
Superior Court
Colby
Noble Grands Club
3Eulah Rebekah Lodge
Bertha Trott
Merch of Dimes
Mabel Harrington
Trott
Frances White
Faes
Ify
Sugadahoe Cattle Club
Connie Mulleéne
Liret
Gail Lethridge
Murray Stinson
Margaret Mullen
Connie Mullen
Raye Stinson
Waltz
Ervine Waltz
Alexander Road
Wesley Webber
Walter James
Donald Waltz
Madeleine
Donald Jr
Clayton Waltz
Jane
Judy
Gilman Hinkley
Karen
Roberta Waltz
Leslie Waltz
Vadeleine Lizotte
Alton Curtis
Whitensville
Alton Leavitt
Manchester
N. HH
Fort Richmond
D. A R
Paul Roberts
William Rodsen
Alaska
Anchorage
Richard
Derby
Enterprise Grange
Cleveland Marrines
Robert Stewart
Skowhegan
Stewart
Withk
Donald Little
Everett Freeman
Gardiner General Hospital
Frank Rice
Nettie Blagdon
Wiscasec
Esther Dickey
Eva Beauehemin
S Scour Couglass
Thomas Beauchemin
Paul Batchelder
Carding Machine Road
Mr. and Mrs. Worman
Solar Lodge F. &A. M
John Gillespie
Frank G. Allen
Ralph H. Card
Jenior
Karcher S. Jackson
Richard H. Maskell
Frank A. Donnell
Jesse P. Walter
Linwood E. Temple
Vernon B. Lake
Tyler
Edward TH. Mosher
Maurice L. Hutchins
West Bath Pta
Morse Library Fund
Adobe
Eche
West Bath Fire Dept
First Baptist Sewing Circle
John W. Gillespie
Urer
Cerelaryvi
Linwood
North Woolwich Methodist Church
Beacon Street
David Johnson
Central Avenue
Donald David
Memourial Hospital
Johnson
Edna
John
Joseph Badger
James W. Beck
Green Street
Badger
Mr. Beck
New York Life Insurance Co
Royroeress
Wee Mianber
Palitte
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