Storm Damage and Community Plans In Wiscasset
A severe rainstorm flooded cellars and damaged gardens and roads, with hay losses and winter stock concerns. Community events include a 150th anniversary observance, rummage sales, tea sales, club gatherings, and a library book sale. Personal notices highlight local residents' travel, service inductions, and public notices of sales and club formations.
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Wiscasset Fire Society
Lincoln
Emcastle
Newcastle-Damariscotta Club
Wiscasset
Waldoboro Club
Damariscotta Mills Club
Organ Society of the
Congregational Church
George Stickney
Birch Point
Dorothy Lewis
Nathalie Caton
Gwen Pooler
Mabel Ansert
Arrowsic social notes reveal family visits and births
The Arrowsic column lists visitors and relatives across several towns. Michael Mazeiko and Eugenia Mazeiko of Arrowsic host and travel to Brunswick. Kenneth Vail of Saugus visits his father in Bath. Robert Appel and Eugenia Mazeiko announce a birth in Centerville Iowa. multiple families from Maine, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Florida are noted as guests or visitors at various homes.
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Kenneth R. Vail
Saugus
Mass
Vail
Lawrence R. Vail
Robert Appel
Centerville
Iowa
Robert Thomas
Appel
Eugenia Mazeiko
Michael Mazeiko
Arrowsie
James Michael
Ralph Steen
Natick
Mass., Where They Will Be the Guests of Mrs. Steen
Leo Radzwill
Steen
Jennie Apollon
Jamaica Plain
Katherine Upperseek
Miami Beach
Fla
Jones’ Eddy
Arthur Farris
Bath
Edith Campbell
Clarence Carlton
Andrew Pray
Norwood
R.I
Franklin Wright
Portland
Roy Lawrence
Park Street
Lawrence
Surprise party honors Mrs Earl Carlisle
A surprise birthday party for Mrs Earl Carlisle was hosted by her daughter Barbara Burke at 1241 Washington Street on Wednesday of last week. Attending were Earl Carlisle, Walter and Barbara Thurston, Sandra Carlisle, Swansea Burns, A K Rogers, Philip Leavitt, Earl Harsford, Vera Talbot and mother-in-law, Kenneth Hatch, Allen Williams, William Campbell, Kay Burns, Edward Farra Jr, and Mary Cressey. Refreshments were served and gifts were given.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Carlisle
Washington Street
Barbara Burke
Allen Williams
William Campbell
Kay Burns
Edward Farra, Jr
Mary Cressey
Carlisle
Rat bait distribution at city dump targets rodent control
More than 1500 rat poisons were laid at the city dump this week under health officer R Clinton McFadden. A tractor breakdown hampered operations at the disposal area delaying coverage and allowing a rise in the rodent population until repairs resumed and poison was added to reduce flats.
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R. Clinton McFadden
New Sundae Vanilla Ice Cream with Pear Crush
A new sundae uses vanilla ice cream topped with Pear Crush and chocolate sauce. The Pear Crush is made from whole ripe Washington fruit, purified and sweetened, marketed in No 2 and No 10 size cans for soda fountain use.
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Washington
Woolwich Spinning Wheel Club Outing at Reed State Park
The Spinning Wheel Club of Woolwich enjoyed a lobster picnic at Reed State Park hosted by Mrs. Linda Watts with bathing and hikes. The Aug. 16 meeting will be with Mrs. Florence Hathorne, and members planned gifts for the Christmas chest.
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Spinning Wheel Club
Woolwich
Reed State Park
Linda Watts
Barley Neck Road
Florence Hathorne
Mason Carter
Hollis Leeman
Jordan Wright
Adam Galuza
Clayton Stinson
Gilbert Hathorne
Albert Temle
Maurice Hathorne
Loring Edgerly
Watts
Lester Blair
South Weymouth
Mass
Bowdoinham
Albert Temple
Brian M. Jewett
Charlotte Chase
Brookline
Chase
Samuel Buck
Day’s Ferry
West Point Preparations for Sale and Fair Ahead
West Point residents gear up for a July 31 rummage sale under apple trees on the George Davis estate to raise funds for a community building. The Aug 27 fair plans include spruce-frame booths and posters distributed by Granville Wallace and others. proceeds buy folding chairs. The town’s fishing and hunting groups report activity, with the Bath Iron Works crew aiding community efforts and local volunteers stepping forward for fair day duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W Point
Sheepscot
West Point
Granville Wallace
Myrna M. Wallace
Myrtle Davis
Vida Gilliam
Sarah
Laura Emma Gilliam
Linda
Carolyn A. Day
Flora Gilliam
Golar Scott
Elnora Wallace
Elizabeth Wallace
Susan Wallace
Susan A. Wallace
Betty Wallace
Bath Iron Works
Ken MacKenzie
Gannett Trailer
George Davis
Wallace Jenkins
Ruby Wallace
West
Summer Guests and Local News in Woolwich Area
Many families spend the weekend and summer at cottages around Woolwich and Sagadahoc Ferry. Notables include Mr and Mrs Donald Leavitt in Lobster Cove Boothbay Harbor, Mr and Mrs Stanley Jensen in Hartford with Audrey, and Mr and Mrs Eugene Rice visiting from Los Angeles. Rev Cyril E Bousfield to speak at Woolwich Center Baptist Church. Hay crop prospects are poor due to wet conditions, yet gardens flourish despite mud.
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Waterville
Ethel Blodgett
Sadie Armstrong
Bath
Jensen
Nelson Rice
Sagadahoc Ferry
Popham Beach
Samuel Frink
Barbara
Richmond
Mass
Freeman Oliver
Popham
Oliver
Eugene Rice
Jenifer
Los Angeles
Calif
Rice
Hyde Windlass Co
J. H. Blair
Blair
Virginia Blair
Upper Darby
Cyril Bousefield
North Sedgwick
H. E. Danielson
Danielson
Woolwich Center Church
John Scott Pendleton
Bangor
China Lake
Cyril Bousfield
Pendleton
Columbia Street Baptist Church
Woolwich Center Baptist Church
Cyril E. Bousfield
West Point community notes and fishing activities detailed
The piece lists local residents and their fishing prowess led by Ernest M. Wallace with 45 fish and others such as Oscar A. Gilliam 24 Merle E. Gilliam 19 Jerry Bartlett 12 and Charles Pye 8. It describes events from a tuna catch on Matinicus Island to a storm that flooded roads and repairs at West Point. It mentions croquet champions Pearl Wallace and Howard Scott and a nickel and dime club raising funds for a future community building, plus seventh grader Levi Gilliam as a top student donor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest M. Wallace
Oscar A. Gilliam
Merle E. Gilliam
Jerry Bartlett
Charles Pye
Chester Wallace
Herbert Lermond
Forrest Johnson
Stewart H
Charles
Clifford Robinson
Pye
Matinicus Island
West Point
Henry M. Wallace
Herbert Yeaton
Pearl Wallace
Howard Scott
Marvin Gilliam
Wallace Brothers
Everett
Lafayette
York Brothers
Irvin
Ben
Donald Wallace
Irving Atwood
Philmore Gilliam
James O
Robert
Sheepscot
Elizabeth Lyons
Yonkers
N._Y
de Lucia
John
Richard
Philmore Gilliams
Frank
Freeman
Henry Wallace
Ellis Wallace
Levi Gilliam
No Polio Case Confirmed In Bath
City Health Officer R. Clinton McFadden said there are no polio cases in Bath as of Wednesday. One suspected case was reclassified, and overall health remains good with only a few mumps and chicken pox cases among communicable diseases.
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Bath
R. Clinton McFadden
McFadden
Bath local notes record vacations births and travels
Personal notes from Bath report Harvey S. Simmons and Mrs Edna Danforth beginning two weeks of vacation starting Sunday. Mrs Joseph E Babine and children visit Decatur Illinois. Joanne Boudreau returns home for a month convalescence at Maine General Hospital and plans to resume her medical records job on Aug 20. John Alvin Fossett born July 19 at Maine General weighing 5 12. Dr and Mrs John C Geiger on world cruise post from Singapore expect to reach New York in August and visit Bath before returning to San Francisco. Mrs Morse formerly Ann Morse linked to the Morse home at 942 Washington now Curti s funeral home.
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Harvey S. Simmons
Water Street
Edna Danforth
Washington Street
Bath Opera House
Will Beegin
Joseph E. Babine
Catherine
Joseph
Trina
Deering Street
Marshall J. Boudreau
Foster's Point
Maine General Hospital
Portland
Boudreau
Maine General
John W. Fossett
Galvin Street
John Alvin
Fossett
Jacqueline Pert
Perleston L. Pert
Middle Street
Edward Fossett
Belfast
Bath
John C. Geiger
San Francisco
Singapore
Malaya
Far East
Dollar Line
Cleveland
Hong Kong
New York
Geiger
Ann Morse
Charles W. Morse
Morse
Fred S. Curtis & Co
Bath becomes eastern Knox & Lincoln terminal after storm
Torrential rain washed out sections of the Knox & Lincoln division of the Maine Central Railroad between Warren and Georges River. Bath served as the eastern terminal Friday with 25 passengers in one coach and mail and express moved to Rockland.
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Bath
Knox & Lincoln Division
Maine Central Railroad
Warren
Georges River
Rockland
Brunswick
Knox
Lincoln Counties
Waldoboro
West Bath Grange Sewing Circle Meeting
Members of the West Bath Grange Sewing circle gathered at Mrs. James B. Lemont’s West Bath home for an active afternoon of sewing aprons and fancy work for an upcoming sale. After six, husbands and friends joined for a baked ham supper with flowers at each table, then evening card games followed. Notables present included Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Haggett, Mr. and Mrs. David Henderson, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Oliver, Mr. and Mrs. William Coombs, Mr. and Mrs. Wallace MacDonald, Mr. Bazin Lemont and son, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Lemont, Mr. and Mrs. William Sanford, Mrs. Dora Collins, Mrs. Gertrude Trott, Mrs. Frances Clark, Mrs. Florence McCall, Mr. James B. Lemont, James Royal, Joseph Larrabee, and Harry Peter.
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West Bath
Edwin W. Haggett
David Henderson
Joseph Oliver
William A. Coombs
D. Wallace MacDonald
J. Bazin Lemont
J. Bazin
Paul Lemont
William Sanford
Dora Collins
Gertrude Trott
Coast Guard Rescues Stranded Sloop at Reid State Park
About 2,000 visitors watch Kennebec River crew pull an 18 foot sloop from Mile Beach after it grounded off high seas. Owned by Edward Baker of Boothbay Harbor and rented to Summer visitors the vessel was damaged little and towed to Boothbay Harbor.
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Reid State Park
Coast Guard
Kennebec River
Sands of Mile Beach
Edward Baker
Boothbay Harbor
Coast
Harmon's Harbor
Mile Beach
Sheepscott Bay
Eagles Sponsor School Patrol Picnic in Bath
Bath Aerie of Eagles met last Tuesday to sponsor a picnic for school patrols who direct traffic near schoolhouses. The event will be Aug 2 at Thomas Point with transportation lunches and entertainment provided. The group also plans a trip to Popham for city playground children.
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Bath Aerie of Eagles
Thomas’ Point
Bath Aerie
Popham
Coffee Milk Shake with Cinnamon Frost
A cup of cold milk is shaken with half a cup of cold strong coffee and a tablespoon of sugar. A dash of cinnamon adds spice, then a small scoop of vanilla ice cream is added and the mixture is shaken until blended into a frosted shake.
West Bath Social Notes Include Local Visits and Family News
Community notices list numerous Bath area residents visiting relatives and hosting guests from Brunswick York Village Gardiner and Windsor Del. Wilmington Del and other places. Military family updates mention Cpl. Frank Smith stationed at Camp Hancock N J and parental support from Portsmouth N H.
Warner Aquatic Instructor Wins Certificate
Arthur D. Warner of the local Y M C A is awarded certification from the National Y M C A Aquatic Committee as a professional aquatic instructor with full authority to conduct and examine candidates. Basil C. Hanscom announces the credential and notes Warner’s five years of community work in lifesaving, water safety, and swim campaigns.
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Arthur D. Warner
Y. M. C. A. Aquatic Committee
Basil C. Hanscom
Warner
Grandchild Visits Smith Grandparents and Bath Residents
N. H. recently called on his grandparents Mr. and Mrs. G. C. Smith. They also visited Mrs. Theodore Burns and Mrs. Mary Green of Bath.
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N. H
G. C. Smith
Theodore Burns
Mary Green
Bath
Sabino Notes Vacationing Residents Share Cottages
Mr and Mrs G Edward Morse of Peabody Mass vacationing at the Eate cottage. Mr and Mrs Donald Freeman and children of Bath spent weekend at their Sabino cottage. Oscar Tanguay Bath post office letter carrier vacationing with family at their cottage. Mrs Kenneth London and children of Rockland weekend guests of sister and husband Mr and Mrs C Lloyd Hooker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Edward Morse
Peabody
Mass
Donald Freeman
Lincoln Street
Bath
Sabino
Oscar Tanguay
Kenneth London
Rockland
C. Lloyd Hooker
New Meadows River Regatta Clubdance Draws Crowd
A Saturday night dance at Rich's Mountain clubhouse hosted by the New Meadows River Regatta Association drew a large crowd for one of the season's best parties. Laforest Coombs' orchestra provided the music.
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New Meadows
French cook knife shines in kitchen prep and carving
The knife with a nearly straight cutting edge excels at mincing vegetables and cutting bundles of produce. It handles sandwiches well and performs carving tasks, making it a versatile tool for cooks.
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Schuyler Fairfield
George Fairfield
Fort Williams
Frances Plumstead
Red Brick School
Harry Hildebrandt
Wiscasset High School
University of Maine
William Kierstead
Carratunk
Chester Pendleton
Davis Island
St. Philip’s Parish
E. Clinton Perkins
Wilmington
Del
Perkins
Kate Perkins
Lake Champlain
Ralph Rockwood
East Kingston
Ralph Rockwood, Jr
Palacino
Ill
Davis Cabins
Rockwood
Lina Chaney
Clifton Munsey
Eldena
Chester Chase
Ipswich
Mary Grant Rafter
Bath Road
Thomas Campbell
David
Taylor Bungalow
Campbell
Providence
Allston Hunt
Klinger
Mary Hobson
Federal Street
Hobson
Hunt
Perry Smith
Windsor
Conn
Joseph Smith
Robert Smith
High Street
Eastern Star Club
Helen Fisher
Main Street
Cpl
Wesley Farmer
Raymond E. Farmer
Fort Jackson
S. C
Fanten
Mademoiselle
Front Street
Mrs. Earl Carlisle
Barbara_Thornton
William Thornton
Janet Thorpe
James Thorpe
Tanglewood
Lincolnville
Montsweag
Evelyn Ater
Joneses Eddy
Carol Ainsworth
Washington, D. C
Shirley Hemingway
Edith Rice
Alice Baker
Muriel Preble
Georgie Walker
Emma Drummond
Grace McIntire
Helen Crocker
Draper
Helen Hill
Leila Rosenwald
Jennie Small
Marion Ambrose
Ethelyn Shea
Sandra Smith
Walter Smith
Augusta
Donna Smith
Daniel Smith
Oakley Smith
North Edgecomb
Alton Smith
Stanley West
Darlene
Lanny
Winthrop
Claude Beal
Nequasset
Nelson Dew
U.S.S. Porter
Joseph Hecht
Costello P. Hall
Edward V. Reed
Fernald Bailey
Woolwich Grange
Chester Leeman
Wayne
Damariscotta
Leeman
Morris Waltz
Peter Jewd
N. J
Mr. Waltz
Sidney Shaw
Lynn
General Electric Co
the Phoenix
Herbert Leeman
Ralph Bowers
West Pointers
STORM
West Bath Grange
Sloop
Eagles
Richard Schaper
Winter Street
Fred Larrabee
Warren Babbidge
New Meadows Inn
Ernest Ward
Scott Ward
Laura Whitmore
F. W. Deehan
Deehan
Gardiner
Dorothy Boudreau
Round Pond
Edward Robichaud
Laurance Moore
Roy Moore
Nevy Boudreau
Lee Ketchum
Herbert Murphy
Raymond Bridges
Nella Stover
Courtney Stover
Clayton Graves
Sandra
Janet
South Windham
Carl Graves
Forest Grover
Graves
George Golding
Quincy
Richard Renshaw
Sally Reed
Warren Davis
Laurance Palmer
Augusta House
Elaine Renshaw
Jean Lermond
Jean
Elaine
Hallowell Rogers
William K
Glastonbury
Llewellyn Rogers
Frank Smith
Camp Hancock
Laurance Lord
Portsmouth
D. Warner
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