Cabaret revue proves highly successful Saturday evening
The Cabaret Revue sponsored by the North End PTA at Morse High School gym drew over 300 patrons Saturday. Acts included Dawn Newcombe seven, Hazel White Carmen Mirinda, Joan Osborne, Doreen Willis, Barter and Hogan, Rena Ulmer, Saunders Patterson, Lores McCloskey, Ethel Stebbins, with encores. Proceeds fund visual education aids for city schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North End Pta
Morse High School Gym
Cliff Leeman
Carl G. French
Dawn Newcombe
Hazel White
Carmen Mirinda
Joan Osborne
Doreen Willis
Barter
Hogan
Rena Ulmer
Saunders Patterson
Lores McCloskey
Ethel Stebbins
Rockland
Grace Church Women's Auxiliary Names Officers
The Grace Episcopal Church Women’s Auxiliary elected officers Friday afternoon with Mrs. Charles M. Tubbs as president and Miss Mary F. Gibbons as treasurer. The group plans Epiphany offerings for Liberia missions and meets weekly for sewing hospital work. Sam Belanger of NicNacs Gift Shop left for Boston on business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Auxiliary
Grace Episcopal Church
Charles M. Tubbs
Harold W. DeLong
Mary F. Gibbons
Harry B. Carney
United Thank Offering
Walter C. Rogers
Harry G. Deering
H. W. R. Stafford
W. Dayton Hill
Charles Anderson
Sam Belanger
The
NicNacs Gift Shop
Boston
Hart Strack Wedding at Boston Navy Yard Chapel
Miss Barbara Strack became the bride of Andrew J. Hart U S N R at the U S Navy Yard Chapel Boston Mass in a powder blue gown with matching hat The ceremony was conducted by Rev Fr Vincent G Roberts with a double ring service A wedding breakfast followed at Hotel Avery Guests included family members from Bath and Norfolk The couple planned a New York City Philadelphia honeymoon and will reside in Bath after the leave ends
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara Billings Strack
Peter Strack
Washington Street
Andrew J. Hart
U. S. Navy Yard
Boston
Mass
Vincent G. Roberts
U.S.N.R
Miss Strack
Phyllis Fanace
Robert Hart
Paul O. Hudson
Hotel Avery
Hart
Morse High
Bath Iron Works
Floral Street
Bath Hellcats
Bath
St. Mary's
New York City
Philadelphia
Herbert Sparrer
Phip Oliver
Andrew Hart
Dorothy
Marie Hart
Robert MacDaniels
Norfolk
SGT GUY L NORTON WOUNDED IN ACTION IN EUROPE
The Bath area learns Sgt Guy L Norton was seriously wounded in a December 29 battle in Belgium. He is the son of Walter L Norton of Bath, attended Bath schools, worked at a pipe shop before enlisting January 17, 1941. He and Miss Edna Moody of Caribou married in April 1942. they have a one and a half year old son. His sister lives with her parents in Caribou, and his brother Everett serves in the Army Invasion Engineers Corps in the Pacific.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W Herbert Norton
North Atree
Fie Sreiner
Guy le Norton
Io Vetion
Belgium
Norton Isaon
Walter L Norten
Bath
Edna Moody
Caribou
Ghert
George Brown
Brunswick Hospital
Ward
John Derham
Freeport
Bowdoinham
William and
Varina Minot Wenham
Verna Davis
Maine Central Railroad
Josephine Lancaster
Bliss Business College
Lewiston
Mabel Lancaster
Law Governs Soda Makers Over Health Standards
The production and sale of soft drinks fall under state and federal food laws requiring strict plant sanitation, product purity, and accurate labeling to inform consumers.
Dessert Bridge Party Aids Central League Fund
A highly successful dessert bridge event at Central church parish house raised funds for the League. Twenty tables played contract and auction, with prizes awarded to Mrs. James McLaughlin, Mrs. Clinton Owen, Mrs. Ralph O. Dale, and Mrs. Albion L. Corliss. The January committee organized the event amid socializing and mutual hopes for future gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Church
League
James MceLaughlin
Clinton Owen
Edward Cummings
Rudolph McRae
Arthur L. Pratt
Albert Noyes
Dana MelIntire
Joseph Thombs
George Moses
William H. Daley
Ethel Blake
Eleanor Ferguson
Cummings
McMann
Cochairmen
Missionary Society Meets Thursday at Cor reeet Church
Far and Near Missionary Society gathered in the vestry for an all day session. Sewing for the White Cross and babys garments for the Red Cross were completed. A noon dinner, with 11 members, featured remarks by Rev. Albert Freeman on the Third Step in Evangelism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
So- Rak
Correet Church
White Cross
Red Cross
Harold Walker
John Hunt
Albert Freeman
Wilfred W. Chaney
Merton Wright
Mildred Furbin
Kentucky
Saugus
Mass
Beth
C.ty
Pearl Dunbar
Ruby Preble
The
Currie
Nightingale Club Plans Annual Tea for Memorial Hospital
The Nightingale club announces its eleventh annual benefit tea at Central church parish house on Wednesday afternoon January 31. Proceeds fund hospital needs, with ticket sales already underway. Mrs. Arthur King and Mrs. Alexander Mac Donald lead the ticket committee, while Mrs. James B. Lemont and Mrs. Harold F. Freeman co chair the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nightingale Club
Memorial Hospital
Central Church
Arthur King
Alexander MacDonald
James B. Lemont
Harold FE. Freeman
Genesta Chapter Fraternal Installation Honors Held
Genesta chapter O E S met with 150 present from 27 chapters. Installation of officers followed the meeting with Mrs Freda Bagdikian as installing matron and Mrs Elnora Oliver as installing marshal. Officers installed included Mrs Elsie Hodgkins as worthy matron and Arthur Colby as worthy patron. The group welcomed two past Grand officers, Mrs Sarah Shard and Mr Henry Shaw, and presented jewels and pins. Adjournment to banquet hall preceded a February 2 meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Genesta
Freda Bagdikian
Elnora Oliver
Harold Cutting
Consuelor Alkazin
Viola Osgood
Mabel Merrill
Mildred Swanton
Bath
Rachel Fortin
Esther
Ethel Sampson
Martha
Dorothy Wood
Electa
Margaret Lonn
Warder
Everett Pinkram
Sentinel Genesta
Sarah Shaw
Henry Shaw
Hodgkins
Florence Maass
Rose Rogers
Selina Small
Verty Bowe
Margaret Danforth
Alice Soule
Washington Primary Organizes Patrol
Washington Primary introduces a school safety patrol after student selection from the third grade. Four pupils Stewart McAllister Paul Spearing Raymond Gallison and Joan Pike were chosen to monitor crossings at Wasnington and Park streets and at Denny road and High street under guidance from City Marshal Mourarty and Traffic Officer Powers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Stewart McAllister
Paul Spearing
Raymond Gallison
Joan Pike
Ooys
Lambert Park
Wasnington
Park Streets
Denny Road
High Street
Mourarty
Winter Street Ladies Aid Meets Friday
Ladies Aid of Winter Street meets Friday for an all day session with luncheon. Miss Alice Lorraine Purdue reads the weekly prayer before the meal. Two new members join, Mrs Clara Bonney of Harpswell and Mrs Elmer Williams of Fosters Point. Attendance about 50. Next meeting an afternoon session with ten hosts. White elephant sale to be held in conjunction with the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid
Winter Street
Moor
Alice Lorraine Purdue
Clara Bonney
Harpswell
Elmer Will.ams
Fosters Point
Elmer Hodgkns
Winnie Durgin
Fred D. Hill
Edward Hawley
Fortier Bennetts Marry in Wesley Church Parsonage
Arthur Joseph Fortier and Dorothy Ann Bennett were joined in marriage January 20 at Wesley church parsonage by Rev. Chester B Oliver. The ring ceremony was performed with Mrs Hazel Myrick and W C McMullen Jr as attendants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Joseph Fortier
Joseph Fortier
Chesterton
Ind
Dorothy Ann Bennett
Arthur Bennett
Wesley Church
Chester B Oliver
Ingie
Hazel Myrick
W_C McMullen
Fire blight and grape mildew outbreaks in early America
Disease historical notes trace fire blight to wild crabapples in 1780 in the Hudson valley and grape mildew to pre Civil War times, with a 1969 acreage abandonment in southern Ohio highlighting long standing plant health challenges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hudson Valley
Ohio
Eighteen Divorces Granted by Judge in Sagadahoc Court
Eighteen divorces were decreed at the January Sagadahoc court as Judge Earle Russell held his first session since reappointment. Deserts, cruel and abusive treatment, and other grounds were cited for divorces involving residents of Bath Phippsburg Richmond Bowdoinham West Bath Lewiston and Bangor. Libelants names were sometimes changed to reflect new surnames.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sagadahoc
Ace Earle Russell
Nellie Perry
Bath
Arthur J. Perry
Peabody
Mass
Clara M. Knight
Phippsburg
Harry L. Knight, Jr
Rita A. White
Donald E. White
Richmond
Albert M. Theiling
Harold E Hodgkins
Mary A. Garrish
New York City
Clarence Gerrish
Hazel A Littlehale
West Bath
Ernest G. Littlehale
Lee F Saunders
Mary E. Saunders
Louise S Harnden
Sumner W. Harnden
Lawrence E Chattley
Laverne A. Chattley
Lucy E Travis
John L. Travis
Elaine T. Duty
Winthrop S. Duty
Bango
Elaine M. Tippett
Christine Mc Rines
Walter F. Rines
Christine M McCourt
Hazel FT. Judkins
Charlies R. Judkins
Dover- Poxcroft
Hazel
Lillett
Surprise Shower for Miss Woodcock at Bath
Miss Cecille Woodcock of Bath Iron Works was feted with a surprise shower at her aunt’s home, 32 Oak Street. Guests from Bath included coworkers and relatives. she will marry Willard S. Cromwell Jr. of 83 High Street, also a Bath Iron Works draftsman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecille Woodcock
Bath Iron Works
William Staples
Oak Street
Miss Woodcock
Alvena Woodcock
Lisbon Falls
Bath
Willard S. Cromwell, Jr
Willard S. Cromwell
High Street
Morse High
William Potter
Willard Cromwell
Herbert Wing
Roland McIntoss
Irving McCorrison
John Shorey
Sliss Grace Bennett
Rita Sullivan
Shirley Mank
Irma Bennett
Sophie Eubreiec
Geraldine Churchey
Claire Grainger
Jaqueline Staples
Frances Grainger
Yvonne Bragg
Alvena Bragg
Cnaries Paradis
Arrowsic
Riess Marion Hodgdon
Hallets Drug Store Reports Small Fire
A small blaze occurred at Hallets Drug Store shortly after 11 pm Thursday. Sgt Waldo Weston spotted smoke and alerted authorities. the fire originated in the rear of the shop for unknown reasons, was quickly put out, but caused smoke and chemical extinguisher damage. The plate glass door was broken as the store was closed. Management praised the fire department’s prompt service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hallet
Waldo Weston
Central Fire Station
Tne
Military Decorations Do Not Restrict Civilian Wear
Military decorations and service ribbons carry no restrictions and may be worn on civilian clothing if desired. The guidance confirms that honor colors can be displayed off-duty without formal uniform.
Bake Pears For Brown Sweet Pears With Cream
A simple method notes to bake pears until brown and sweet then serve chilled with sweet cream and a light sprinkling of nutmeg for finish.
Schools honor war savings work with donated equipment
Supt. S. C. Gilman receives photographs and citations for the School at War campaign. Towns including Wisconsin, Woolwich, Phippsburg, Georgetown, Dresden, Westport and Arrowsic purchased field ambulances, lifeboats, operating tables, photomurals, and other gear to support the war effort, with towns’ names shown on the items and public displays planned to recognize the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. C. Gilman
Wiscasset
Woolwich
Phippsburg
Georgetown
Dresden
Navy
Westport
Arrowsic
Cub Pack 52 Meets Thursday Evening
Cubs of Pack 52 gathered in the parish house of Central Congregational church for their first meeting of the year. Den Chiefs demonstrated pack crafts, a necktie tying contest was won by Donald Beaton, and registration cards with fees were distributed for parental approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cubs
Central Congregational Church
Richard Torrey
Frank Torrey
George Dole
Donald Beaton
Plastic Heels Coat for Women’s Shoes Introduced
A new molding process adds a one twelfth coating of plastic to heel surfaces. The coating resists scratches and scuffs, won’t wear, split, or peel, leaves no visible seam, and can be finished in various colors and textures including simulated leathers and multi colors. Heels attach as normal.
Bowdoinham Notes for Electa Chapter and Local News
Electa chapter O E S met in Masonic hall with two candidates receiving degrees and plans for officer installation and a supper. Knights of Pythias held installations led by Neil S Bishop with several officers named. a quahog chowder followed. Various local people and events noted include weddings, military service updates, new appointments, and community meetings in Bowdoinham and nearby areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Electa
Masonic Hall
Knights of Pythiar
Neil S. Bishop
Norman Rowe
Ralph MacEwen
Walter Reed
George Ackley
U. S. Army
Newburyport
George Sedgeley
Pacific
John Tome
Pvt
Walter L. Tome
McDonald Temple
Pythian Sisters
R. of Ip. Hall
William Valentine
Leland Benner
George Sedeley
Maine Seacoast Mission opens first branch in Cambridge
Rev. Neal D. Bousfield announces that the Maine Sea Coast Mission will establish its first branch office at Elizabeth Webber's Gift and Knit Shop 1735 Massachusetts Avenue Cambridge. Miss Webber named branch director and will provide mission information and a copy of the mission films.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neal D. Bousfield
Maine Sea Coast
Bar Harbor
Elizabeth Webber
Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridge
Miss Webber
Maine
Bath
Alexander
Angus MacDonald
Ywca of
Portland
Springfield Ywca
Hartford
Chicago
Boston
Y's
Popham Beach
Pine Tree
Letter From Sgt Stewart Day Reaches Worried Mother
Mrs Frances Day of 40 High Street reports receiving a letter from her son Sgt Stewart H Day USAAF held as a prisoner in Germany. He says he is well after being shot down over France in December 1948 and held in a German camp in Northern Germany. He notes packages and letters have begun to arrive and that his letters are finally getting through.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances V. Day
High Street
Stewart H. Day
USAAF
Germany
France
S.J. Day
Taris
Leters
Also Mentioned on This Page
FBI
Federal Bureau of Investigation
U. S
Oscar Max Wilms
Managua
Nicaragua
Hanz Rudolf Christin Zeuhlsdorff
Botoga
Colombia
Max Christian Johannes Schneemann
Pereira
International
Woman's Auxiliary OF
Grace Church
Indian River
Merritt Island
Temple
Dyal’s Groves
P.O
Rockledge, Florida
Hart-Strack
Boston Navy Yard
Sgt
Guy L. Norton
Central League
Winter Street Ladies’ Aid
Fortier-Bennett
Story
Iron Works
Hallet’s Drug Store
Union
CUB Pack
Paul G. Bagdikian
Morse Hgh Gymnasium
J. Haviland Torrey
Henrietta Carney
Don Mathers
Daniel A. Beaton
Tarbox Street
Fred B. Reed
Stanley E Wallace
Front Streec
Rat
Bowdoinhan
Merry Meeting Grange
Reginald Dore
Parent-Teacher Association
Harold Conley
Herbert Higgins
Dorcas E. Higgins
Sterling A. Fitts
Roy Fitts
John Curtis
Delmar Curtis
Ruth MacEwen
Waterville
Arlington
Emily Gray
Ruth Gray
Mellen Farm
Myra Dunn
Melissa Small
New Jersy
Louis Carras
Isla Fowle
Bowdwoinham
South Pacific
Carras
New England Tel. & Tel
Westbrook
Percy Blanchard
Ann Sheridan
Alexis Smith
Jack Carson
Jane Wyman
Trene Manning
Charlie Ruggles
Samuel Goldwyn
Sa Ay Vv
Eae
Edward Arnold
Selena Rovie
Main Street
Elwell
Ryan's Corner
Tel
Stewart Day
Paris
Daniel Craney
Union Street
Ptowns
Tucson Raiders
William Or Leon Errol Vivian Austin
Milburn Stone O
Bob Allen
Laurel & Hardy
Tuesday Louise Allexi Ton Roberi Paige
Robert Benchley
Edward Everet
Morton
Helen Broderick
Walter Catlett
Universal Picture
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