Local Graduates and Community News From Ames Area
Local reports note graduates from Emerson School and nearby institutions, with plans to teach English and language courses at the high school. The Ames Worsted Mill and Commonwealth shoe works close for a week. Grange activities include a July 1 meeting and fund-raising efforts. Personal notices list residents attending events, moves, marriages, and family gatherings across Ames and surrounding towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pal
Emerson School
Eee Normal
Taniversity of Maine
Laisey
Otis
Leeds
Lotion
Ames
Commonwealth Shoe Taisaey
Va Enterprise Grange
Annie Bar
Rad Eae Grange
Local social notes from East Winthrop area and surrounding towns
Residents and visitors are listed at length including Mr. and Mrs. J. Frank Pompheen visiting Brockton and Dr. and Mrs. Playse hosting guests in Georgetown. Names include Libby family, Saunders-White wedding attendees, Mapleton camp staff, and several residents from Lisbon Falls Westbrook and Gardiner. Mrs. Harriette Wedge remains a patient at the Maids General hospital in Portland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Grove
Brockton
Mes
J. Frank Ponpeens
Ashley House
W. EB
Ore
Roberts
L. ¥. Playse
Georgetown
Alice Roberts
Playse
Henrietta Lib
Frances
Aookiyes Y
Khen Libby
Miss Li
East Winthrop Saturde
Barbara Sullivan
Mapleton Camp
Oakland
Kia Meer Manwaring
A Richard Griffing
Shetter 1 Island
Harry
Norman Pauling
South Hamilton
Mass
Douglas
East Orange
N. J
Gardiner Street
Barbara Leonard
Auasta
Rodney Weeks
Barbara Weeks
Main Street
Reginald Gray
Lisbon Falls
Giles Manwaring
Westbrook
Harry Douglas
Arthur Fossett
Gardiner
Annie Johnson
Lillian Johnson
Frank Beedle
Harriette Wedge
Maids General Hospital
Portland
Tragic Drowning of Walter Darling Shocks Bridge Academy
Walter Darling, captain of the Bridge Academy baseball team, drowned in the Eastern river near Dresden Mills bridge after attempting a second crossing. Firefighters from Richmond and Gardiner recovered the body Wednesday morning. Walter was highly regarded by faculty and townspeople. He had lived with Mr and Mrs Fred Stilphen for several years and was active in sports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Darling
Chard Witham
Echmond
Dresden Mills
Walter
Richmond
Gardiner
Bridge Academy
Cee
Fred Stilphen
Rufus Carleton
General Electric Co
Schenectady
N. Y
Carrie Cornell
White Mountains
Leslie A. Bailey
School of Instruction
Mt. Olive Branch
O. E
M. E
Eee Aid
Perley Siegarenne
Oil Wells Drilled Surpass Prewar Averages in 1946
In 1946 more than 30 000 oil wells were drilled, higher than the 23 700 average for 1942 to 1945. The figure reflects a postwar upswing in exploration activity and indicates renewed energy development across producing regions.
Summer visitors fill Kennebec Point cottages
A string of summer guests arrived at Kennebec Point cottages and nearby homes. Rev and Mrs Berry hosted dinner with Howard Heald. Clarence and Mrs Hill enjoyed a shore dinner at Bailey Bay. families from New York, Boston, and Vermont vacationed with local residents and friends.
Residents and Visitors Share Weekend in Bath Island
The report lists numerous residents and visitors in Bath area social events. Mrs John Holt plans a reunion in Germany with Mr Holt. Several families from Winslow, York Beach, Waltham, Weston, and Dunedin are mentioned as guests or visitors at local homes and cottages over the weekend.
Bath Memorial Hospital volunteers to paint old section
A civic group plans a beautifying paint job on the Bath Memorial Hospital’s older section. Bath Iron Works will supply brushes, the hospital auxiliary will provide time, and staff member Mrs. Golder will loan ladders. Volunteers include Ralph Hutchins and nine others. They aim to start Friday evening and work Saturday weather permitting. more helpers are welcome by contacting Miss Downing or Ralph Hutchins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath Memorial Hospital
Bath Iron Works
Golder
Ralph Hutchins
Municipal Court Session Faces Guilty Plea and Jail Term
One respondent appeared before Judge Gardiner R. Deering in Thursday's Municipal Court. William H. Vanscoy of Bath pled not guilty to a charge of keeping a watch and other items valued at $88 but was found guilty after hearing and sentenced to four months in Kennebec County Jail. Lynwood Higgins was the complainant. A separate intoxication charge was placed on file after a guilty plea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gardiner R. Deering
William H. Vanscoy
Bath Peaces
Watch
Senate
Kennebec County
Ata
Lynwood Higgins
Community groups host events and seasonal openings in town
Fire department held a meeting at the station. Good Neighbor club finished its weekly gatherings with a covered dish supper led by Mrs. Elbridge Southard at the piano. The club plans a Summer sale at the clubhouse on July 29 with rummage and regular sales, asking for articles via Mrs. Victor Pinkham. Malden Island club opened with kitchen staff including Mr. and Mrs. Llewellyn Hinckley and Misses Pinkham, Hanna, MacGillivary, and Pinkham as waitresses. Rockmere lodge opens for the season managed by Miss Harriet Worrell and guests arriving from Philadelphia, Madison, Harrisburg, South Orange. Daily vacation Bible school starts Monday for two weeks. Georgetown fire department sells stamps to fund its treasury. A sunny weekend draws large crowds. cottages largely occupied. A sea fishing trip yielded a good catch by Dr. John Blase, Dr. George Krick, Victor Pinkham, and Orville Rowe. Rev. and Mrs. Charles Berry from Portland attend, with mixed quartet providing music. Several residents travel or host visitors for the holiday. Different locals and visitors are noted at cottages and summer homes, including extended family gatherings and arrivals from nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portorgans
Berry
Howard
Harold A. Rowe
Kittery
Russell Pinkham
Herbert Lass
Long Island City
N. Y
Campbell
Gunnar Solveson
Douglas
Solveson
Thora Reen
Staten Island
Robinhood
Grace Fullerton
Leonard Finnemore
Lynn
Mass
Glen Atrs
William Mce
Charles Newman
New York
Spear Farm
William Hosford
Benton
Robinson
Hosford Cottage
George Philbrick
Milliken, Tomlinson Co
Richard Steele
George Smith
Lexington
Eugenia Bradshaw
Newton
Kennebec Point
Blanche
Joy
Bath
Woes
Todd
Milliken
West Newton
Batt
J. H. Bro
Jack Pollack
Solveson Cottage
Pollack
William Strong
Gladys Weeman
Portland
William More
Danforth
Roland Peterson
Walter Parker
Providence
R. I
Westall
Elizabeth Thompson
Jessie Addams
Brooklyn
Thompson
Roy Newman
William Putnam
Milton
Everett
Elmer Palmer
Ralph Carlisle
Ralph Carlise
Katherine Carlisle
Zulette Rice
Winchester
Anchorage
Fred P. Oliver
Hilda
Melrose
Ma Fata
W. A
Alkazin Camp
Robert Boyer
Boston
Philo Calhoun
Good Neighbor Club
Elbridge Southard
Victor Pinkham
Malden Island Club
Llewellyn Hinckley
Barbara Pinkham
Mary Hanna
Claire MacGillivary
Jeanette Pinkham
Rockmere Lodge
Harriet
Worrell
Philadelphia
Paula M. Kittel
Madison
Wis
William Cathcart
Harrisburg
Cathy Bolan
Jeane Darnell
South Orange
N. J
Georgetown
Rowe
Charles Berry
Francis Pierce
Vernal Chaney
Cheney
Harry Swift
Swift
West Bath
G. Ronald Smith
Smith
Mark Hanna
Hanna
Janice
Karen
Irving Spear
Warren
Herbert Moore
Paul A.thompson
Aubgles
Waterville
Vincent Strout
North End
Mr. Mains
Chester Pinkham
E. Pinkham
Mabel Dickey
Madelyn Berry
Azuba Holland
Berry Home
Alton Berry
Fred White
Felix Solomons
Moore-Davis
Sedgemere Road
Melvin Comeau
Maria
George Phillips
Medford
Phillips
Pauline Rasmussen
Wakefield
Warren Horrocks
Rhode Island
Zetta Higgins
John V. Blase
George Krick
Cambridge
William Chafe
Clayton Doyle
Yarmouth
Edward Davis
Stinson Davis
Cochrane
Myricks
Arthur
William Sherman
Gardiner
Richard Sanford
Lowell
Sanford
Clark
Barbara
Ellsworth Reynolds
Judson
C. A. Rasmussen
Rasmussen
Isadore Singer
Ada Greenblatt
Sedgemere Beach
Lester Lewis
P. R. Kilbride
Kilbride
Fenton Moore
Maurice Lewis
Richmond
Walter Darling
Dresden
Lewis
Lucian Ames
Charles Moore
Moorng
Malden
John Sanborn
Bermuda
Nettie McKay
Francis Bacon
Peter
L. H. Rowe
Walter Savage
P. B. Savage
Summer visitors fill Bath area cottages and homes
The Bath region hosts a parade of visitors and guests over the weekend and coming week. Mr and Mrs Vin cent Strout hosted at their farm. families from Portland Medford Wakefield and Bath join for holidays. Many guests call at Berry Higgins Solomons and Moorings cottages.
Deer Sightings Along Swan Island Reach Party
A returning party from Augusta including Edward Cummings J Horace McClure Carol and Julie Cummings and Heather Jean McClure observed 14 deer grazing at the water's edge of Swan Island in Perkins township. The latest state census by the State Fish and Game Department shows 250 deer inhabiting the Wildlife Reservation at Swan Island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta
Edward Cummings
J. Horace McClure
Carol and
Julie Cummings
Heather Jean McClure
Swan Island
Perkins Township
State Fish and Game Department
Man Found Dead in Boat at Sebasco Estates
Edgar Pitkin Allyn about 65 was found dead in his sailboat at Sebasco Estates this morning. Dr. Joseph I. Smith Sagadahoc County Medical Examiner said death was due to a heart ailment. Allyn came to Sebasco weeks ago from Pittston and had been hosting sailing parties at the summer resort. He appeared to prepare for a sail, died instantly after a heart attack, and residents found him slumped in the cockpit minutes later. Deputy Sheriff Loring Small investigated and a daughter in Pittston was notified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar Pitkin Allyn
Sebasco Estates
Joseph I. Smith
Sagadahoc
Allyn
Sebasco
Pittston
Mr. Allyn
Obituary for Mrs. Harriet Hackett of Miami and Bath
Mrs Harriet Hackett 48 wife of John A Hackett of Miami Fla died Tuesday of last week after a short illness. Born in Livermore Falls she was daughter of Frank and Mabel Doble. She was a Corliss Street Baptist church member. Survived by husband two daughters Doris Crocker East Brunswick and Mrs John D Hackett Providence R I one son John D Hackett Miami Fla one sister Irene Clark and nephew Robert Doble Melrose five grandchildren. Funeral held in Miami July 6 and burial there. Crocker attended services from Bath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriet Hackett
John A. Hackett
Miami
Fla
Bath
Hackett
Florida
Livermore Falls
Frank
Mabel Doble
Corliss Street Baptist Church
Doris Crocker
East Brunswick
John D. Hackett
Providence
R. I
Irene Clark
Robert Doble
Melrose
Mass
Crocker
Trout Stocking In Nequasset Lake Attracts Fishermen
The State Fish and Game Association released about 3000 brown trout into Nequasset Lake. With many anglers now frequenting the waters, the remaining trout are expected to fall well below the initial 3000, signaling strong fishing prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Fish and Game Association
Nequasset Lake
Edgar P. Allyn 65 East Pittston resident dies at Sebasco Estates
Edgar P. Allyn aged 65 of East Pittston died Friday afternoon at Sebasco Estates where he was employed. Born June 25 1883 in Woodhaven New York he was the son of Edgar P. and Helen De rondo Allyn. He leaves two daughters Oscar McGee East Pittston and Louise Cressey East Pittston and one sister Helen Dickman of New York. Funeral services Sunday at 4 PM from East Pittston church with burial in East Pittston cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar P. Allyn
East Pittston
Sebasco Estates
Woodhaven
N. Y
Edgar P
Helen (Derondo) Allyn
Oscar McGee
McGee
Louise Cressey
Helen Dick
Payson Sr. Clarence E. dies at 60 in Bay Point
Clarence E. Payson 60 died suddenly last Wednesday at his Bay Point home. Born in Thomaston he ran a long time Augusta grocery business before retiring to Bay Point. Survived by daughter Virginia Lowery of this city, three sons Joseph of Augusta Clarence and Frank Payson Cedar Grove, brother Charles S. Payson of Augusta and uncle Frank Payson of Augusta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence E. Payson
Bay Point
Thomaston
Clarence
Georgiana (Cushing) Payson
Payson
Augusta
Virginia Lowery
Joseph
Frank Payson
Cedar Grove
Charles S. Payson
Payson Funeral Held At Arthur Mayo Home
Clarence E. Payson’s funeral services were conducted Saturday afternoon at two by Rev. David L. Wilson at the Arthur F. Mayo & Sons Funeral Home. Bearers were Joseph Perow, Capt. Maurice Burns, Harry L. Knight and Herman Spinney. Burial followed at Oak Cemetery in Georgetown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence E. Payson
Arthur F. Mayo & Sons
David L. Wilson
Joseph Perow
Capt
Maurice Burns
Harry L. Knight
Herman Spinney
Oak Cemetery
Georgetown
Lawrence Jackson obituary note near Wisconsin hometown
Lawrence Jackson, a World War I era serviceman, lived in Wisconsin with his wife and children. Survived by his wife and two children, the family maintained ties with friends and subscribed to the Dependent. Funeral services were planned in Beloit, Wisconsin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Steardshp
Henry Ee Consin
Schnecady
Jackson
Bath
William S. Newell
Fred E
Beloit
Wis
Ferdinand M. Corliss Dies at 84 in Yarmouth Area
Ferdinand M. Corliss 84 died suddenly Tuesday at his son’s home 26 Valley Road born in Yarmouth March 17 son of Lewis and Mrs Corliss. He worked over 50 years for the Paper Co. in Yarmouth and retired. Survived by four sons Lewis Seabrook NH A Hallowell Ulmont Southport Harold Bath, one sister Mrs Harry Miller Island. Funeral Friday at 2 from Mayo & Son Funeral 819 High Street with Rev O Purdue. Burial Riverside Cemetery Yarmouth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferdinand M. Corliss
Valley Road
Yarmouth
Lewis
Corliss
Paper Co
Seabrook
N. H
Hallowell
Ulmont - Southport
Harold Corliss
Bath
Harry Miller
Island
Aen Mayo & Son
High Street
Eph O. Purdue
Orneal
Riverside Cemetery
Morill W Watson's Son W. Watson Dies in Massachusetts
Morill W Watson mourns the death of his son W Watson who passed away Wednesday last in Scl Massachusetts. The elder Watson is a World War I Navy veteran. He leaves wife, sister Mrs Mary Rogerson, and brother Watson of Newark New Jersey, and father Carroll Watson of 【incomplete】.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Watson
Scl Mass
U. S. Navy
Watson
Bath
Popham Bea
Mary Rogerston
Newark
N. J
Carroll Watson
Funeral services held for George E. Sonia
Funeral services for George E Sonia were held Thursday at St Marys Church with Rev Fr Maney officiating. The committal followed at Calvary Cemetery with burial in the family plot. Survivors include Edward Footer Rogers Nicholas Michalos and Genthner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sonia
St. Mary’s Co Church
Maney
Edward Footer
Rogers
Nicholas Michalos
Genthner
Belfontain E
Ating
Calvary Cemetery
Funeral services for Mira Ethel Knox Dexter
Funeral services for Mira Ethel Knox Dexter of the Ferry were held last week at 2 from the Funeral Home on 942 W street with Rev. Joseph O. due, pastor of Winter church officiating. Bearers Waldo Hawthorne, Paul Donald, Ernest Pinkham, Wilson. Burial was in Riverside cemetery, W wich.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mira Ethel Knox Dexter
The
Ferry
W. Street
Winter Church
Waldo Hawthorne
Paul Donald
Ernest Pinkham
Wilson
Riverside Cemetery
W Wich
Bath City Council Passes Tax Anticipation Notes
At a special Friday meeting the Bath City council conducted a public hearing and second reading before final passage of an ordinance providing for issuing tax anticipation notes totaling 180000 dollars by the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of
Bath
Noise losses worth two million daily nationwide
Sound engineers estimate that about two million dollars a day are lost across the country due to lower efficiency and accidents caused by excessive noise.
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Mary Earlene Sherman
Earle Ann George Mcceremony
Paul McLaughlin
McLeighlin
Oak Grove
Vassalboro
Bob Jomes University
Greenville
Muss McLa
Ewer
Kennebec
Beulah Rebekah Lodge
Real Society
O Ae Road
Ae Wilbert Crowe
Alexander
Leslie Roberts
Maine Funeral Directors Association
Belgrade Lakes Hotel
Association
Gant
Pat An. Pa Eek
Nete
Lawrence
Ire
England
Monsciarecee Skelton
Baptist Church
Emmet Furlong
LaChance Place
Lee Bishop
Serson
Philip
Presque Isle
Milton Bush
Auburn
Gertrude
Frank Reyne
Wiliam Berry Jr
Jackman
Raymond Peacock
Peacock
A Clark
River Road
Charles Dore
Roberta She Mocas
Er Pond Nd
Sebce
Oburnco
Hugh A. Smith
Prince Waterville
Classical Institute
Dana Shoppe
Middle Street
John Holt
Mr. Holt
Holt
Germany
Norman Ga Medford Mass
Ellsworth Pinkham
Alfon
Joseph F. Oo
Fred Po
Hilda Oliver
Pace Dorothy W. Oliver
Joseph Cow
California
Winslow
James Merrill
Fred Beucher
Ann Gifford
York Beach
James Hubert
Aed
John Thibodeau
da Beach
Candy’s Harbor
Ais
Parker Moulton
Parker Moulton, Jr
Tony
Clarence B. A
Brunswick
Cotgener Smith
Smith Re
Roscoe P. Todd
Canard W. Oliver
Powers
Robinhood, Age Gould of Waltham
Gould
Frank King
Jimmie King
Edward Clough
Clayton Thibadeau
Eee
Sereet Car
Woolwich
Naan Mannin
Weston
Bert Lewis
de Averins
Viernes Oliver
Lawrence Perow
William Calvert
Webster
Everett Arneson
O. N. Greenleaf
Splendid Cafe
Daisy Mains
Memorial Hospital
Russell Boynton
Malden Island
Marion Stevens
Exeter
Katherine Pendergast
Massachusetts
E. E. Pinkham
Derby Line
James Stevens
Stevens
Ralph Washburn, Jr
Auburndale
Leominster
Lester Davis
Leon Williams
Waltham
Johnson Cottage
Laura Briggs
Winnifred
Susan
Winter Hill
Briggs
Somerville
Irving Booker
Cornersville
Ind
M. C. Perkins
Elbridge Athard
Norman Howard
Philip O'Brien
Carol
Washington, D. C
Madge O'Brien
Gerald Hinckley
Mr. Hinckley
Bert Hinckley
Edgar Pitkin
Marius H. Page
North Street
Kennebec Greenhouse
C. E. Payson
Lawrence Jackson
Soheharenectady
Morrill W. Watson
George E. Sonia
Mrs. Dexter
Fred Ego ‘Curtis
Oe Merneee
Veedunapel Oh Street
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