Local Groups Plan Meetings and Civic Activities
Widespread town events include officers chosen for Gerrison Hill OES with Albert matron and Lawrence I. Davis patron, a February vista semi final, and a January 27 gathering featuring Charles G. Chase Stuart Chapin and Dr. C J DiPerri at Chase’s High Street home. Community notes mention the Organ Society sale, a Woman's Club luncheon with Mrs. Summer Sewall, and a Fish and Game unit forming at the Legion Home with 31 members and officers named. Weather reports note a cold night with 8 to 18 below zero and various social visits around town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia Barker
Louise
Leona Bailey
Ada Bachelder
Gerrison Hill
Albert
Lawrence I. Davis
Vista
Charles G. Chase
Stuart Chapin
C. J. DiPerri
Ciéty
Mr. Chase
High Street
Albion Oak Sin
Eudell Whitten
Vik
Edwin S. Pooler
Leland Foster
Paul Curtis
Sheepscot River
Waldoboro
Sheepscot Falls
Mag Pease
Lincoln Academy
Nelson Bailey
Bentley Glidden
Lincoln
Water Street
Cornwall Couple Plans Move After Short Montsweag Stay
Mr and Mrs Cornwall Gon wha aa at Montsweag home for the few weeks are planning to leave for Washington DC next. Mrs Elmer Hilton is recovering from a recent operation at Miles Memorial Hospital Damariscotta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mts
Cornwall
Montsweag
Washington, D.C
Elmer /Hilton
Hal Speraon
Miles Memorial Hospital
Damariscotta
Academy Basketball and Workshop News
The report highlights a modernized shop with a wide curriculum including wood work electrical and metal work. J Varney praises the well-equipped shop. Grammar school and Academy teams played basketball with close scores and wins in several games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Varney
Industral Education
Herry L. Bradford
Dresden Winter Carnival Highlights and Winners
A Winter carnival at Bridge academy featured a string of victories in events such as the treasure hunt won by Virginia Robbins Yvonne Bailey Ethel Robbins and Walter Lilly. Tug of war top teams included Edna Virginia Robbins Shirley Berry and Rosetta Bailey for the girls and Richard MacComb Jay Darling Elmer Berry and William Devens for the boys. Tandem ski race went to Katherine Beckwith and Barbara Weymouth while cross country skiers included Weymouth Beckwith Berry Ryder and Walter Darling with Darling taking the win. Toboggan winners were Elmer Wing Harland Ryder Evelyn Budge and Wilmer James. Movies were shown for fans preferring indoor entertainment. Proceeds support the basketball team. A noon cafeteria dinner at the M E church served the public. Funeral services for Leforest Goud were held at Amesbury White with Rev David Hickland officiating. Goud was a longtime resident, survived by Alden Goud Ray Goud and Earl Goud. A major snowstorm added nearly a foot of snow Saturday night. Plows remained active through Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridge Academy
Virginia Robbins
Yvonne Bailey
Ethel Robbins
Walter Lilly
Edna
Shirley Berry
Rosetta Bailey
Richard MacComb
Jay Darling
Elmer Berry
William Devens
Katherine Beckwith
Barbara Weymouth
Harland Ryder
Walter Darling
Elmer Wing
Evelyn Budge
Wilmer James
Academy
M. E. Church
Leforest Goud
Gardiner Rest
Amesbury- White
David Hickland
Mr. Goud
Elizabeth
William Goud
Winifred Goud
Hutchins
Alden Goud
Portsmouth
N. H
Ray Goud
Gardiner
Wiscasset men fined on assault charge
Two Wiscasset men Barton T. Blackman and Ernest C Colby pleaded guilty in Saturday's Municipal court to assault and battery on William Hutchins 30 of Bath. They paid fines of 5 dollars plus 3 40 dollars costs and were discharged. Hutchins said he accepted a ride at Marys Lunch and was beaten on lower Middle street after being driven there. Police located Blackman and Colby later and they were booked on the charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiscasset
William Hutchins
Bath
Barton T. Blackman
Ernest C. Colby
Hutchins
Blackman
Colby
Mary
Sam
Lower Middle Street
John Kelliher
Charles Pelletier
West Bath Social Notes and Local Visitors
In West Bath chatter and visits are noted with Ruth Hawke and other residents. Mrs Annie Toole spent Monday with relatives. Jerrie Pendleton visited Islesboro and Nathan Johnson. Mrs Robert Medcalf visits sister in Wollaston while Mrs Clement Robichaud returns from Portland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Hawke
Holbrook
Ee Holbrook
A. Holbrook
Laurence Ter K
Annie Toole
Merton Whee
Bob Farnham
Waterville
Bath
Bernard Johnson
Nathan
Maine
Charles Calwell
Gardiner
Calwell
Augusta
Beverly
John Evans
Wollaston
Mass
Clement Robichaud
Portland
Charlotte Cooke
Courtney Stover
West Bath Farm Bureau Holds All Day Meeting
West Bath Farm Bureau met with Mrs. Everett G. Lemont at 1288 High Street Bath to explore machine attachments with demonstrations by Clothing Leader Mrs. Frank A. French. Foods Leader Mrs. Harry Larrabee reported on a recent Topsham training class. Miss Beryl Barton to lead a February session on Modern Meat Cookery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Bath
County Foods
University of Maine
Warren Davis
Beryl Barton
Leon Belanger
Otis Card
Russell Estes
Edwin Haggett
David Henderson
Walter Kingsbury
Edward Thompson
Elmer Williams
Loring Small
West Bath Grange Meeting Adopts Spelling Bee At Hall
Despite snow and cold the West Bath Grange met at 8 pm with Carl P. Meister presenting a program. Members discussed dinner table changes over ten years, then a backward spelling bee won by Captain Simpson's ladies. A penny match and closing thought followed, plus a stray recipe note about noodles and a Tower of London fact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Bath Grange Hall
Carl P. Meister
Grange
Alice Smith
Harvey Rowe
Herbert Simpson
Daniel McCall
Ernest Snow
Capt. Simpson
Wevite Nees
Woolwich PTA reports fall fair proceeds and local notices
The Woolwich PTA fair and rummage sale raised 361 dollars last week. A survey on consolidating the school system was presented. Mrs Polly Hutchins and son visited Mrs Horace Wade. Mildred Grover stayed with Joan Burnham. Eben Dana and William Clark relatives attended. Mrs Evelyn Roberts RN works at Bath Memorial Hospital. Alvin Berry ill at home. Nequasset school closed for afternoon to honor teachers. Alice Galvin and Carol Ramsey noted. mourns the 8 year old daughter of Mr and Mrs William Ramsey who died Saturday at Bath Memorial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Woolwich
Woolwich
Mildred Grover
Montsweag
Joan Burnham
Eben Dana
William Clark
W. Kilbreth
Evelyn Roberts
R.N
Bath Memorial Hospital
Alvin Berry
Nequasset School
Alice Galvin
Carol Ramsey
William Ramsey
Georgie Walker
Russell Boyd
Bos
Snowbound State Struggles With Eight Inches Saturday Storm
Monday finds most of the state digging out after an eight inch snowfall that began Saturday night. Crews worked 24 hours straight, trucks broke down, plows operated by the sanitation department, and a cold wave followed the storm. Moody at the Maine Publicity Bureau annual meeting in Portland. C.Webber was bounty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walters
Sanitation Department
Front Street
Maine Publicity Bureau
Portland
Webber
Bounty
North Woolwich meeting notes reveal service table plan
At the November gathering in North Woolwich, Nellie Powers, Mrs. Bernice Soule, and Eldie Wright were mentioned as participants in planning a service table for the next age under supervision. The transcript shows fragmented OCR from a bureau report with limited context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Powers
Bernice Soule
Eldie Wright
Montsweag Farm Bureau Holds All Day Meeting
Montsweag Farm Bureau met Thursday for an all day meeting with Mrs. Perley Ater. At noon host Zina Much displayed a slip-cover made by a member. It was voted to contribute toward the March of Dimes fund. Feb. 25, On the dinner committee will be Mrs. Earl Dow. The subject will be Modern Meat Cookery, with Home Demonstration agent Gilbert Hathorne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montsweag Farm Bureau
Perley Ater
Zina
March of Dimes
Rice
Earl Dow
Gilbert Hathorne
Maine Rep at Washington Parley for Savings and Loan Leaders
J Frank Hunt of First Federal Savings and Loan Association of Bath attended a governors meeting in Washington D C on January 16 17. He reported discussions with Home Loan Bank Board officials on savings and loan procedures and noted nationwide reports of solid $8 billion in savings and credit extensions with emphasis on sound management and reserves over growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
J. Frank Hunt
First Federal Savings and Loan Association of Bath
Washington, D. C
Hunt
Home Loan Bank Board
Miss Luella Boyd Visits Niece in Hamilton
Miss Luella Boyd has been visiting her niece in Hamilton, staying several days to assist and spend time with family. She plans to return home after a short southern sojourn and will resume her usual routine upon departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luella Boyd
Arid Hus- Hamilton
Bananas to heat after being in cars for shipment
Bananas stored in vehicles during transit risk heat damage and spoilage. Shippers warn of temperature control needs to prevent overripening and waste while awaiting onward transport to markets.
Winter Sports Carnival at the Country Club
Moriarty directed the scouts to the Country Club for a Winter Sports Carnival. The youths waited briefly while Moriarty arranged transport in a department prowl car and they arrived in time to participate in the events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Te Country Club
Moriarty
Winnegance Civic Club Hosts Fine Party
The Winnegance Civic Club held a pleasant evening with card games and a buffet luncheon of sandwiches, pickles, cake and coffee. A regular meeting is planned at the club house with committee chair(s) listed as Mrs. Ed Wiles, Mrs. Welter Ma orse, and Mrs. Arthur MacDonald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Char
Ed Wiles
Welter
Arthur MacDonald
Navy high school graduate training announced in Bath
Navy announces nine January quotas for young graduates under the Navy High School Graduate Training program. Schools vary from 9 to 44 weeks with advanced training in Aviation Cook Mac Radioman Yeoman Sonar Fire Control Radar and Electronic Technician fields. Qualified applicants gain attendance at the listed schools by December to December enlistment. Louis C Vachon 82½ USN, son of Charles B. Vachon of 740 Washington Street, is awaiting assignment to Fundamentals school at the Naval Air Technical Center, Jacksonville, Florida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Navy
Probetta
Sally S. Navy
Aviation
Cook
Mac
Yeeman
Dee
Louis C Vachon
Charles B. Vachon
Washington Street
Naction Fundamentals School
Naval Air Technic Center
Jacksonville
Fla
Founders Day Plans Noted At Local Meeting
The meeting honored Mrs. Smith state president of the Congress of PT with refreshments by George Cahill Lene Latra and Mrs. Ropes. The next gathering is Feb 12 to observe Founders Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
Congress of PT. A
Anguia
George Y
Lene Latrabee
George Charles Cahill
Ropes
Justice Tirrell clears Harrington in Sagadahoc drunken driving case
In Sagadahoc court Justice Frank A. Tirrell Jr. found Wesley Harrington of Rockland innocent of drunken driving after a hearing. The defense argued lack of proof and the judge noted the appeal process. Court costs were addressed and the matter moved to the appropriate avenues for final disposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank A. Tirrell, Jr
Rockland
Wesley
Harrington
Phippeburg
Sagadahoc
Spoenl Wes
Ned Iateascence
Bath
Stork Shower Hosted for Mrs. Harry Cornish
A Cornish stork shower was held in pink and blue with Mrs. Gertrude Williams Raynes and Mrs. Stanley Teasdale in attendance. Guests included Mrs. Harry Cornish Jr and others, all noted for their festive attire and gracious hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry
Cornish
Gertrude
Stanley Teasdale
Tne Williams Raynes
Harry Cornish, Jr
Signet Wearer in Milan Reflects on Republic Ideals
A fragmentary note recalls a Milanese signer contemplating republican ideals across Europe. The text hints at personal identity and a desire to align with broader republican movements, though details remain unclear.
Also Mentioned on This Page
William Snyder
Sally
Newcastle
Charles Sewall
Xeems
Dresden
City Hall Auditorium
State Department of Health and Welfare
Chester H. McCabe
West Bath Bureau
Everett G. Lemont
West Bath Grange
William the Conqueror
Tower of London
Ea Bureau
North
Montsweag Bureau All Day
Washington
Brunewick
Winnegance
Navy High School
Nime
Fae T. X
Tee Ivan A
Iich Bibket
Talec
Justice Terrill
Milan
Republic
Says E.R. Silvers
Rutgers University
Vace
U.S. Army and Air Force Recruiting Service
U.S. Army
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