Local Lodges and Social Events Highlight Busy Week
Fraternity lodge officers presided with John Roberts as Noble Grand and Manley Tyler as Vice Grand. 115 attend Huntoon Hillgrange Pomona gathering with Florence Peck leading a New Year program. Mothers Club hosts baby shower and plans a card party for hot school lunches. Various parish and club meetings and a Masonic supper fill the town calendar as snow and cold give way to activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Roberts
Fraternity Lodge
Noble Grand
Manley Tyler
Gardiner
Gordon S. Dennett
Asylum
Retary
Millard Robinson
C. M. Frost
R.S NG
Oliver Brockledee Merrill
L. S
Laegeraden Secar
Everett W. Jackson
Arambec
Huntoon Hillgrange
Lincoln County Pomona
Segadahoc County
Androscoggin
Mothers’ Club
Cora Sutter
Mildred Abbotoni
Mary Schma
Woman's Auxiliary of
St. Philip's
Edith White
Florence MacQueston
Lillian Dow
Marion S. Warsecreary
Elisa Holbrook
St. Philip’s Parish
Ish House
Birch Point
Masonic Hall
Woman's Club
Local Lodge Installations and Community Notes
The article lists officers installed by Crand Worthy Matron Mar cella Gibson and others, names various members and guests, and notes refreshments served. It reports the Dresden-Wiscasset road completion, a home fire at Henry Wallace’s, a party at Mr and Mrs Benjamin Wentworth, prize recipients, and local moves and illnesses among residents. continued on Page Five.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freda Bagdikian
DDC No. 4
Bath
Winnifred Shepard
Richmond
Thomas Peaske
Monmouth
Gusta
Queen Esther
Hallowell
Garrison Hill
Wiscasset
Genesta
Boynton
Norway
West Bath Residents Noted in Weekend Visits and Illness
West Bath reports show Mr and Mrs John Murphy visiting their son Seteso, Herbert Murphy Jr. and family, and many locals attending church events, gravesite visits, and social gatherings. notables include U S Army rewrye to active duty in Portland and various seaside towns noting illness and family milestones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Murphy
Seteso
Herbert Murphy
Larrabee’s
A Dunn
Dunn
Gardiner
F. W. Derhan
James Letmont
Borton
Carl Craves
Wews Cor Jr
David
Ductor Lietz Mey
Bath
Larrabee
Cred
Portland
San Frercisco
Calif
Sar Leandro
Eadman
Peulie Belanger
Steve Berter
Chappell
Ralph Baker
Dunber, W
Charles Dow
Leon Belanzger
Durac Bowie
Largo
Fla
Abert Pecci
Ralph King
Leon Belanger Jr
Norman Perkins
Alice Belanger
St. John’s Church
Brunswick
Marshall Boudreau
Topsham Grange
George MacDonald
Kittery
Billy Wing
Carroll Wing
Wilson Fitzgerald
South Portland
William Greene
Woolwich Seeks Establishment of New School District
Woolwich plans a legislative bill to form a three member school district. Attorney John P Carey of Bath drafted the measure which cites dilapidated unsanitary schoolhouses and seeks emergency passage to start construction after spring. Bonds would total up to 100000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woolwich
John P. Carey
Bath
Catherine Whitney Hosts Buffet for Are Louise Bailey
Catherine Whitney entertained Tuesday with a buffet supper honoring Are Louise Bailey a therapist on the staff of the National Society for Replied Children and Adults. Twelve guests attended including members of the Pine Tree Society for Cripped Children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine Whitney
Are
Louise Bailey
National Society For Reppied Children
Pine Tree Society For
Community groups plan public events across Bath area
The Good Neighbor club hosts a public at the school house on Wednesday January 26. Sagadahoc Ferry Mothers' Club sponsors a card party January 20 at the recreation room of the fire station to raise funds for the milk fund. Woolwich firemen meet January 25 at the fire station. Moatsweag Farm Bureau gathers January 28 with Mrs. Maurice Shea in Bath. Day's Ferry Community club held an officers election with last year's officers reelected. February meeting set at the home of Mr and Mrs James Thorpe. Spinning Wheel club meets January 26 with Miss Merieen Jameson. Albion K P Small of Long Beach California dies December 22. born in Bath January 29 1868. survived by twin daughters Hazel Williams and Helene Hatton. He was buried with Masonic rites in Forest Lawn. Burned chimney incident at James Blake's on Nequasset road with no damage. Personal items note various local visits and travels including Merleen Jameson, Florence Moulton, Henry Dubar, Dawna Leonard, Gail Robbins, Russell Boyd, Adelaide Hastings, Brian M Jewett, Patricia Crocker, Patricia Crocker and Carol Hunnewell, Arlington Beal hip fracture at Bath Memorial, Carroll Houdlette visiting, Phyllis Chamberlain returning from hospital, and local club degrees in West Bath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Good Neighbor Club
Sagadahoc Ferry Mothers’ Llub
Sime
Betty Brown
Sadie Thomas
Francis Moffett
James Mallett
Carol Robbins
James Hay
Woolwich Firemen
Moatsweag Farm Bureau
Maurice Shea
Bath
Day's Ferry Community Club
Mabel Jack
James Thorpe
Spinning Wheel Club
Merieen Jameson
Albion K. P. Small
Long Beach
Calif
Small
California
Katheryn Savage
Hazel E. Williams
Los Angeles
Helene M. Hatton
Glendale
Forest Lawn
Woolwich
James Blake
Gail Robbins
Russell J. Boyd
Boston
Frank J. Walker
Adelaide Hastings
Maude Moore
Mechanic Street
Brian M. Jewett
Philadelphia
Patricia Crocker
Carol Hunnewells
Arlington Beal
Cedric Beal
Bath Memorial Hospital
Carroll Houdlette
Farmingdale
Bertram Crocker
Phyllis Chamberlain
Donald Leavitt
Carol Hunnewell
West Bath Grange
Lemuel C. Preble
Day’s Ferry
Farm Bureau
Huntoon Hill Grange Hall
Fred Brown
Day's Ferry
Nine of Clubs
Church Schedules and Sale Scheduled in Bath Area
First Congregational Nequasset holds Sunday worship at 10 30 with Sunday school at 9 30 led by Rev John F Anderson. Montsweag Baptist hosts worship at 10 15 and Sunday school at 11 15 under Rev H E Danielson. Woolwich Center Baptist offers Sunday school at 10 and evening service at 7. Union Bridge Mothers Club to sell food January 22 at McFadden's Drug Store in Bath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Congregational Church
Nequasset
John F. Anderson
Montsweag
Former Bath Mayor Dominique Tardif Visits Lewiston
Former Bath mayor Dominique J. Tardif is listed as a business visitor in Lewiston on Tuesday, signaling a brief official or commercial visit to the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Dominique J. Tardif
Lewiston
Valentine Party For You Is By P T A
Huse PTA met Thursday evening with an executive committee session prior to the regular meeting. Officers read reports, congratulations were extended, and a December dance recap was given. A Valentine party for 6 7 and 8 grade pupils is planned for February 11 with Founders Day planned for February 10 and a special PTA Council meeting on January 24 at Dike school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huse Pta
Charles T. Small
Linwood Abbott
John Hart
Moody Flint
Bath Pta Council
Association
Roger Gerrish
PTA
Nina Freeman
Alice Comeau
Rita Durant
Keith Crockett
Huse
University of Maine Film Service
Huse School
PTA Council
Powers
Savage
Maria St. Angelo
Opposition to Governor Payne’s plan for department consolidation
Opposition rises locally to Governor Frederick W. Payne’s proposal to merge Sea & Shore Fisheries Inland Game and Fish and Forestry. Maine officials have not explained details, leaving questions about financial impact and service. Bath Rifle Gun and Skeet Association president William B. Mussenden warned the move could harm recreational sports interests. Strong opposition also noted among Merrymeeting Fish and Game members of Brunswick and Topsham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick W. Payne
Sea & Shore Fisheries Department
Inland Game and Fish Department
Forestry Department
Maine
William B. Mussenden
Bath Rifle, Gun and Skeet Association
Merrymeeting Fish and Game Association
Brunswick
Topsham
Montsweag Farm Bureau Meeting Plans and Donations
The Montsweag Farm Bureau will meet Thursday at 10 30 at the home of Mrs Maurice Shea 90 Oliver Street. Fashions and Finishes is the topic and members should bring small pieces of plastic cloth for samples corduroy or velveteen old fur pieces and shirt collars. The chairman must be advised three days in advance of any absentees. Donations to Woolwich England must be turned in at Thursdays meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montsweag Farm Bureau
Maurice Shea
Oliver Street
Woolwich
England
Woolwich Fire Dept Tackles Chimney Blaze at Ha thorne Home
Woolwich fire crews fought a stubborn chimney fire at the Maurice Hathorne residence on Murphys Corner Road Sunday morning. Firefighters gained control quickly with only minor damage reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woolwich
Maurice Hathorne
Murphy’s Corner Road
Haskell Memorial School Home and School Association Opens
The first meeting held at K of C hall drew many parents and friends. Prof L E Smart of Portland spoke on school problems while Mrs Lillian Macbeth presided. Doris Thistle elected secretary treasurer. lunch committee formed. teacher honored as best in the United States. next meeting set for Feb 13 with Prof Hubert Redding as speaker at the Seventh-day Adventist church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haskwell Memorial School, Home and School Association
K. of C. Hall
L. E. Smart
Portland
New England
Lillian Macbeth
Fred Pecci
Frank Gould
Brunswick
MacBeth
Haskell Memorial School
Professor Smart
Doris Thistle
Home and School Association
William Meroff
Thistle
United States
Club committee outlines season plans and new caddy rules
The committee details season plans for the tournament and handicaps with posted standings for members and guests. A new caddy committee led by Tony Toothaker will manage training and supervision while Jimmie Jones remains club professional and greens keeper issuing greens fee tickets under the new dues plan of ten dollars yearly and one dollar daily rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Mocklar
Tony Toothaker
Jimmie Jones
Health Officers Meet in Lincoln and Sagadohe Counties
Health Officers association of Lincoln and Sagadohe counties held a Wednesday quarterly meeting at City hall with over 30 attendees led by Vice President Chester H. McCabe of Bath. Dr. Arthur R. Dayjan Waterville health officer Dr. H. G. Tounge of Camden was secretary, and others included John Warrington Bath court recorder Dr. Priest Maine Department of Health Robert Harmon State Sanitation chief inspector Earl Tibbetts State Health Sanitation sanitary engineer Ralph Mittendorf City tanners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Health Officers Association of
Lincoln
Sagadohe Counties
City Hall
Chester H. McCabe
Bath
Arthur R. Dayjan
Waterville
H. G. Tounge
Camden
John W. Uarrington
Priest
Maine Department of Health
Robert Harmon
State Sanitation Department
Earl Tibbetts
State Department of Health
City Tan Nnes
Ralph F. Mittendorf
Central Maine Power erects poles amid park lighting complaints
Central Maine Power Co. is erecting poles in the park by Front Street to improve lighting after citizens complained the area was very dark at night. A blasting operation was needed to place one pole along the ledges. Miss Anne Kimball of Lincoln Street has returned from a short visit in Portland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Maine Power Co
Anefit
Front Street
Anne Kimball
Lincoln Street
Portland
Birds Feeders At Bay Point Attract Varied Flock
Bay Point residents note many birds feeding at a common site with ground and tree sparrows, blue jays scarce, and no squirrels seen for over a week. Local residents share hospital and home visit news including Mrs Sherman Campbell returning from Eye and Ear hospital in Portland and the Kiesslings in Dedham Massachusetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman Campbell
Eye and Eat
Portland
Belle Heald
Georgetown
Ralph Davis
Maureen
Terry
Faylene Rowe
Louisa Howard
Bobby Kiessling
Carl Kiessling
Dedham
Mass
Mr. Kiessling
Massachusetts General
City Council Battles School Expansion Funding
The city delays a 90 000 to 120 000 loan for architect fees for a six room addition at Huse school due to a charter rule requiring a five percent down payment in the budget. A two thirds vote was needed for an emergency appropriation, leaving the plan in doubt as council members weigh future budget and bond options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph F. Mittendorf
Huse School
Chatterbouts Plan Beano Party and Swap
The Chatterbouts met at Vi Chappell's home on Central avenue. Mary Mc Crater was elected business manager. A beano party is set for January 25 at Harriett Dotton's home with guests invited. A swap party was held and gifts exchanged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vi Chappell
Central Avenue
Mary McCrater
Harriett Dotton
Washington Street
An Arrowsic Anniversary and Lighthouse Service Shifts
Mr. and Mrs. Ralph A. Steen of Arrowsic celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary at the Drummond home with Norma Jean Drummond in attendance. Harold L. Kilton retires from lighthouse service after 25 years due to disability at Doubling Point. Archie McLaughlin serves as substitute keeper at Doubling Point until a new keeper is appointed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph A. Steen
Arrowsic
Norman H. Drummond
Drummond
Esther Drummond
Reginald L. Cote
Norma Jean Drummond
University of Maine
Arrowsie
Harold L. Kilton
Doubling Point
Archie McLaughlin
Kennebec River
Popham Beach
Also Mentioned on This Page
Margaret
Organ Society
Hoidg Food Safe
Roy R. Karston
Lincoln County Fish and Game Associaeae Sereco
Leslie A. Sullivan
Bartera
Ralph G. Knowlton
James E. Shea
Sullivan
Wiscasset Fire Society
Leddes Inn
Busines
Charles E. Knight
Charles S. Sewall
Edward Evans
Edwin Littlefield
Ecpetal
Bath Iron Works
Father Neptune
West Indies
Soule
Robert Dow
Department of Sea and Shore Fisheries
Academy
Rockport
Union
Wiscasset Academy
Rock
Port
Henry Wallace
Dresden-Wiscasset
Benjamin Wentworth
Claxton Mayers
Wentworth
Gauthier
Dresden Center
Chester Dorr
Gardiner General Hospital
E. Tillotson
Pittston
Russell Bickford
Bickford
Nat B. T. Barker
Yarmouth
Cedar Grove
Desmond
Michaels-Stern
John J. Desmond
West Bath
Valentine Party For You
P.T.A
Huse School Association
Home and School Association Meeting
Chatterbouts
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