Genesta Chapter Sojourners Night Observed Friday
The Genesta Chapter O E S held Sojourners Night with Ms Alice Stilphen conducting the ceremony and presenting red roses to guest participants. An illustrated travel talk by Richard Card followed, and refreshments were served. next meeting set for Jan 1 with Rainbow Assembly members joining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Genesta Chapter
Alice Stilphen
Star Point
Stilphen
Ruth Fuller
Viotette Logan
Adah
Athann Gillespie
Ruth
Doris Meira
Esther
Carol Ainoworth
Martha
Caroline Rotbins
Electa
Anna Pratt
Doris McKay
Rainbow
John Gillespie
Swenn Lonn
Mero
Linwood Temple
Mne
Percy Low
Thomas Aikenhead
Ralph Card
Martha Bertrand
Doris Covee
Anne—Pratt
Doran Pratt
Roy Lawrence
Tesbert Morse
Bread Specialties Demo At Nequasset Extension Meet
Nequasset Extension group met at Cosmopolitan duty house to demonstrate bread specialties with English muffins and rolls. Luncheon featured a New Year cake with ice cream. new members Mrs Gerald Creamer and Mrs Allan Noble joined Woolwich. Miss Jean Spearin will present a program on Family Income February 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nequasset Extension Group
Lillius Galuza
Stanley Wallace
Stanley Hunter
Alta Robinson
Ruth Murphy
Gerald Creamer
Allan Noble
Woolwich
Murphy
Jean Spearin
Queen Esther Lodge Hosts Annual New Year Tree
The Queen Esther Rebekah Lodge held its annual New Year tree and gift exchange during the Tuesday meeting. After the business portion and program, Mrs Mar Hall and Mrs Ethel Bailey were honored with farewell remembrances before their Thursday departure for Florida. Refreshments and a social hour followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queen Esther Rebekah Lodge
Mar Hall
Ethel Bailey
Florida
Lasca Huse to Become Bride of Richard Lilly
In Hartville area, Lasca Huse and Richard Lilly plan marriage with ties to the University of Pennsylvania and North Carolina associations. The couple, both connected to the Vine Carolina Yucat Club in Charleston, are arranging a seaside wedding with a formal ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lasca Huse
Richard Lilly
Fred Ammeunee
Eadwird Guerrant
Hartville
Charlestooth
Seaith Coerbinas
Deogee
Cein
Pacific
Dewree
Clervard Law School
Vine Carolina Yucat Club
Charleston
Woolwich Grange Donates to Polio Fund Event
Woolwich Grange approved a money donation to the Polio Fund at a Wednesday meeting. Janet Mumbers led the contribution instead of the usual Bean for Polio Dinner, and a committee was formed to plan additional fundraising. The evening included a talk on fair utility rates and a question period with refreshments served afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rails
Wis
Woolwich
Janet Mumbers
Grange Furnace Fund
Cyt Bash v
Harvey H Chubhuckh
Ave Ligier Wildrett
Fisher
Bath Brunswick
Dsuc le Netick
Evenu
Dod
Berths
Lowell Temple Elects Its Officers January 2
Lowell Temple Psthien Sisters elected Mro Sarth Potter as Most Excellent Chief at the last week meeting preceded by a 680 covered dish supper. Elected were Mrs. June Wright as Manager and Mrs. Su sie Darrah as Excellent Junior. A rummage aisoon is planned January 12 at the hall. A New Year tree with gift exchange followed the meeting. A covered dish supper precedes next Wednesday's meeting at 6:90 p.m. Julius Caesar imported the first goratfe to Europe in 46 B.C. It was exhibited in Rome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mro Sarth Potter
Lowell Temple
Psthien
June Wright
Susie Darrah
Basketball Program At Woolwich Y Forms Four Teams For Girls
A Woolwich Central Grammar School girls basketball program organized through the local Y has four teams forming with names such as the Cardinals Pat Boone Fans Elvis Hep Cats and Presley Thunder Birds. Captain nominees include Deborah DeWick Merilyn Mallard Sandra McGuire and Carol Soule. Next Friday the Presley Thunderbirds face Elvis Hep Cats at 3 30 and the Cardinals meet the Pat Boone Fans at 4 15 with any undrafted girl in grades 4 to 8 invited to try out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MCLA
Woolwich Central Grammar School
Oy' Pyr
Fords
Ecco
Yallop
Deborah de Wieck
Merilyn Mallard
Sandra McGuire
Carol Soule
Cardinals
Maridyn Mallard
Ethel Chandler
Toni Dodee
Lana Bowell
Renee Richard
Meridith McFarland
Carol Booker
Arlene Orr
Cynfia Phillips
Georgia MacCran
Gertrude Daw
Donna Carver
Pat Boone
Deborah DeWick
Deanna Baker
Dorothy Sheldon
Sandra Boal
Carla Elwell
Pimela Francis Gins Booker
Lucy Thorne
Barbara Hodpedon
Sharon Wright
Rowena Seipgers
Elvis Hep
Sharon Milliken
Beverly Hatch
Joan Guluza
Linda Soule
Betsy Smith
Doreen Carver
Eunice Leach
Donna Galuza
Sandra Severance
Presley Thunder
Girl Scout Leaders Assn Holds January 1957 Meeting
Bath Girl Scout Leaders Association held its first meeting of 1957 on January 2 at Winter Street Congregational Church. The session opened with coffee and doughnuts from 8:30 to 9, as President Mrs. Albert Rea presided and notes from Mrs. Johns and Mrs. Bryant were read. Dues and attendance were recorded by Treasurer Mrs. Harold Graffam. An Arts and Crafts program for Intermediate leaders was led by Mrs. Warren Roderick, and Brownie leaders’ Songs and Dances were presented by Mrs. Albert Rea. The next association meeting is set for February 6 at Winter Street Church, 8:30 a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath Girl Scout Leaders Association
Winter Street Congregational Church
Harry Fullerton
Dwight Packard
Albert Rea
Stephen Johns
Cleveland Bryant
Sherman Mitchell
Harold Graffam
Warren Roderick
Winter Street
Churea
Lecture On Mexico At Bath Extension Service
Mrs. Stuart Chapin of Mont sweag presented a lecture with slides on Mexico at the Bath Extension Service meeting in Hyde Park recreation hall. Affiliated with the American Friends Service, the Chapins have visited Mexico four years to aid the organization and learn customs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stuart Chapin
Montsweag
Mexico
Bath Extension Service
Hyde Park Recreation Hall
American Friends Service
Chapin
Edward Murphy
Gertrude Marston
Millicent Ball
Edward Small
Bernard Knight
Harry Fullerton
Lauriston Caton
Frank Kenyon
William Bodwell
Knic Knac Klub Holds Christmas Tree Party
Mrs. John Burgess hosted the Knic Knac Klub annual Christmas tree party at her High street home. Guests included Mrs. Betty Holland Mrs. Gladys Page Mrs. Edna Manion Mrs. Mila Morse Mrs. Helen Caton Mrs. Evelyn McDougall and Mrs. Doris Lutz as gifts were exchanged and cards provided entertainment after buffet refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Burgess
Knic Knac Klub
High Street
Betty Holland
Gladys Page
Edna Manion
Mila Morse
Helen Caton
Evelyn McDougall
Doris Lutz
Wishart Engagement Announced From Shelbourne Falls Family
Mr and Mrs Robert Wishart of Shelbourne Falls Massachusetts announce the engagement of their daughter Heather Elinor Wishart to Joes James Harold J Martin of Selec Falls MG A granddaughter of the late John Wishart of Bath and a Meredith College junior Mr Martin is a Bowling Green University graduate serving in the U S Army at Fort Bragg N C No wedding date has been set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Wishart
Shelbourne Falls
Mass
Heather Elinor Wishart
Joes James Harold J Martin
Selec Falls
Wishart
John Wishart
Bath
Arms Academy
Meredith College
Raleigh
N. C
Bowling Green University
Bowling Green
Martin
U.S
Mrs Haggett Guest Speaker at Winter Street Ladies Aid
The Ladies Aid of Winter Street Congregational church resumed Friday meetings with Mrs Frederick Haggett of Phippsburg as guest speaker. The session included a devotional, hymn, poem, and prayers. The group discussed the Maine Seacoast Mission project and reported the pre-Christmas sale and church pledge were completed. A white elephant sale is planned for January 11 following a colored slides program. Tea concluded the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid
Winter Street
52E Society
Maine Seacoast
Horace Ward
Inner Wheel Holds Annual New Year Party
The Inner Wheel club held its annual New Year party with gift exchange at Mrs Loring R Addison’s Center street home. A games program entertained members and Mrs Charles T Small won a prize for the most uniquely wrapped gift. Refreshments were hosted by Mrs Small, Mrs John Crowley and Mrs Frederick D Hill. The group meets again January 17 at Mrs William L Skelton’s High street home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inner Wheel
Loring R.addison
Center Street
Charles T. Small
Small
John Crowley
Frederick D. Hill
William L. Skelton
High Street
Vic Dance Draws Large Crowd At South End PTA
About 100 young students from fourth to sixth grade attended the South End PTA Vic Dance at the association hall on Washington street. The event ran 7:30 to 10 p.m. with prizes awarded in novelty dances to Mary Steen, Ronald Morris, Deborah Allen, Gilbert McDonough, Gail Lane, Maurice Dauphin, Cynthia Staples and Robert Coombs. Patrons included Mr. and Mrs. John Williams and several other local ladies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South End
Parent Teacher Association
Vic
Association Hall
Washington Street
Mary Steen
Ronald Morris
Deborah Allen
Gilbert McDonough
Gail ‘Lane
Maurice Dauphin
Cynthia Staples
Robert Coombs
John Williams
Helen Gagnon
Betty Moody
Clifford White
Edna Dighton Hosts 21st Birthday Buffet
Miss Edna Dighton held a buffet supper Tuesday at her home on 1027 Washington street for her 21st birthday. She is a student nurse at the Central Maine General Hospital School of Nursing. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Harry Musk, Nicholas and David Sewall, Miss Jacqueline Staples, Charles Doyle, Robert Shaw, Mr. and Mrs. Sargent Legard, Graeme Hanson, Bruce Gillies, Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Rouillard and Miss Perlene Hamilton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Dighton
Washington Street
Dighton
Central Maine General Hospital School of Nursing
Harry Musk
Nicholas
David Sewall
Jacqueline Staples
Charles Doyle
Robert Shaw
Sargent Legard
Graeme Hanson
Bruce Gillies
Eugene Rouillard
Perlene Hamilton
Engagement of Suzanne Ellis to Ansel Burt Chapin
Mrs Parker Endicott Mareau of Wis casset learns of the engagement of her granddaughter Suzanne Ellis to Ansel Burt Chapin. The couple announced at a New Year’s Eve open house. Ellis, a Windsor School graduate and Mt Holyoke senior, debuted in 1953 54 and belongs to the Vincent club. Chapin, Princeton graduate Phi Beta Kappa, attends Harvard Law School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parker Endicott Mareau
Wiscasset
Suzanne Ellis
Ansel Burt Chapin
Harwood Ellis
Chestnut Hill
Mass
Windsor School
Mt. Holyoke College
Vincent Club
Miss Ellis
Alvin F. Sortwell
Chapin
Princeton University
Phi Beta Kappa
Harvard Law School
Jeep Station Wagon Fire on Bull Rock Bridge Road
A short circuit sparked a small blaze in a Jeep station wagon on Bull Rock bridge road in West Bath Friday morning. Firemen responded at 9 03 a.m. and returned to Central Station by 9 35 a.m. The wagon was owned by Maynard Lee of West Bath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bull Rock Bridge
West Bath
Central Station
Maynard ‘Lee
South End PTA Elects Ten Trustees At Annual Meeting
Ten trustees were elected to serve the South End Parent Teacher Association for the coming year at the first meeting of the new year held Wednesday last week. New trustees named include Mrs. Clifford White, Mrs. Thomas Staples, Mrs. Charles Coombs, Charles Staples, Mrs. Alvah Morse, Mrs. Elizabeth Moffatt, Mrs. Carrell A. Deering, Mrs. Orris Ames, Mrs. Bernard Comeau, and Alvah Morse. The group discussed a new oil burning furnace installation in the association hall on Washington street, the Founders Day program in February, and By-laws for the South End Youth Group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South End
Parent Teacher Association
Clifford White
Thomas Staples
Charles Coombs
Charles Staples
Alvah Morse
Elzabeth Moffatt
Carrell A. Deering
Orris Ames
Bernard Comeau
Association Hall
Washington Street
Richard S. Johnson
Johnson
South End P. T. A
Bath Central Council of Parents and Teachers
New South End
Moffatt
Mitchell School
Eleanor M Ferguson
P.T. A
Marie Berry
Marion Bailey
Club 42 Elects Officers At Annual Meeting
Mrs Bertrand Lavoie was elected president of Club Forty Two at its annual meeting held Wednesday. The nominating committee led by Mrs Lawrence Wyman presented the slate with others elected including Mrs Joseph Mullaney as vice president and Mrs Edward Jones as secretary. An annual banquet for officers will be Jan 23 at the Eagle hotel Brunswick with plans for a club supper on Jan 9. The weekly prize went to Mrs David Clark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertrand Lavoie
Club
Lawrence Wyman
Milton Savage
Maurier Owen
Joseph Mullaney
Edward Jones
Howard Farr
David Clark
Eagle
Brunswick
Elliot Hanson
Former Bath Girl in Rockland Christmas Picture
Mrs. Lawrence S. Shessler and her eight week old son John Rice Shessler were featured as Mother and Christ Child in the Rockland Courier Gazette annual Christmas picture. The scene, shot in a Beech Hills Farm barn in Warren, shows Mrs. Shessler in a white robe with the baby in a straw manger. she is formerly Elizabeth Rice of Bath, daughter of Mrs. Carleton Rice and the late Mr. Rice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence S. Shessler
Thomaston
John Rice Shessler
Rockland Courier Gazette
Mrs. Shessler
Elzabeth Rice
Carleton Rice
Mr. Rice
Bath
Quack Lost Duck Floats Into Local Garage
Dog Constable Arthur Rideout asks anyone missing a white duck with a black head spot to contact him. He kept the duck warm and fed at home but seeks to find the owner. Rideout also seeks homes for two male dogs a beagle shepherd mix and a mongrel both house broken and suitable as pets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Rideout
Rideout
Oregon Highway Dept Embraces Hot Paint Striping
New highway striping equipment in Portland heats paint in the machine to about 160 degrees and applies it to roads. The system speeds drying time and improves application efficiency for state roadway markings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Ore
Oregon State Highway Department
Katon Camp Auxiliary Installs Its Officers
Katon Camp Auxiliary held its first meeting of the year at the South End P T A hall. An afternoon card party awarded prizes to Dorothy Wright and Myrtle Wilson. A six o clock chicken supper followed by an eight o clock session installed officers led by Doris Brooks of Lewiston. New officers include Dorothy Wright president Lenora Gran patriotic instructor Beatrice Burns senior vice president Pauline Staples guard Ethel Roderick chaplain and reporter Rose Lightbody secretary Anna Swain treasurer June Wright conductress Demenice Swain assistant conductress Ida Breed historian Tima Staples and assistant guard Mabel Breed. Retiring president Lenora Gran received a past president pin. After the meeting a Christmas tree exchange was enjoyed. Next meeting is Thursday Jan 17 at South End P Y A hall with a card party and six o clock supper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Edgar Kateon
South End
P. T. A.hall
Dorothy Wright
Myrtle Wilson
Pauline*Staples
Demorice,Swain
Doris Brooks
Lewiston
Lenora Gran
Beatrice Burns
Pauline Staples
Chaplin
Ethel Roderick
Rose Lightbody
Anna Swain
June Wright
Demenice Swain
Ida Breed
Tima Staples
Mabel Breed
Mames
South End P. Y. A. Hall
West Bath P. T. A. Post-Christmas Party Report
West Bath P. T. A. held a post Christmas party at the home of Mrs. Lorny Small with 15 members exchanging gifts and singing. Refreshments were provided by Mrs. Isabelle Bryant and Mrs. Catherine Booker. The business session noted the project basket in circulation and a discussion on Shall the Red Be Spared in Schools. Refreshment committee for the February 7 meeting was announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Bath P. T. A
Lorny Small
Isabelle Bryant
Catherine Booker
Marty Larrabee
Marion Farrow
Leonard Smith
Public Organ Recital At Central Church On Jan. 20
The newly rebuilt Newell Memorial organ at Central Congregational church will host a public recital on Sunday evening January 20. John E. Fay an American organist will present a 90 minute program. Fay is Portland’s longtime official organist and will perform a varied program to appeal to all audiences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Church
Newell
Central Congregational Church
John E. Fay
Maine
Portland
Kotzchmar Memorial
Troop 5 Girl Scouts Host New Year Party
Troop 5 Girl Scouts held a New Year party during this week’s meeting. Games with prizes went to Donna Farrow Penny Roderick Linda Davis and Carolyn Shaw. Ethel Roderick and Charles Marble served sandwiches chips cake punch and candy to the attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Girl Scouts
Donna Farrow
Penny Roderick
Linda Davis
Carolyn Shaw
Ethel Roderick
Charles Marble
Polly Ann Stinson
Carol Morin
Margaret Besaw
Sue Higgins
Lynette Miller
Donna Furrow
Karen Marble
Patricia Morin
Marilyn Furrow
Collette Beers
Cosmopolitan Garden Club Hosts New Year Party
Members attended a New Year party hosted by Mrs Mabel Harris at her High Street home. Seasonal decorations and cut flowers adorned the house while Mrs Albert Whitney poured refreshments. A white log centerpiece with greens and red candles enhanced the dining room setup. Pictures were taken by Mrs Doris Humphreys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cosmopolitan Garden Club
Mabel Harris
High Street
Albert
Whitney
Doris Humphreys
Bowdoinham Community Notes Update
Bowdoinham reports a women extension group meeting at Bola McEwen home with pizza and bread making. A special town meeting elected Erland Curtis moderator and voted one way on Back Hill with state approval pending. Other items cover road funding notes, a youth group event, and local visits and hospital stays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowdoinham
Bola McEwen
Eva Palmer
Erland Curtis
Back Hill
Main Street
State Highway Commission
Baptist Church
Anita Zachau
Elmer Bentley
Maine Baptist Convention
Electa Chapter
Mason ¢ Hall
Four Bath Midshipmen Join Maine Maritime Ship Cruise
The State of Maine nuclear training ship sails from Castine on a 79 day voyage with 167 midshipmen aboard including four Bath men Everett Wirta Herbert Anderson Joseph Darling and George Coombs. Captain George Roscoe leads the cruise with Adm William W Warwick aboard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine Maritime Academy
State of Maine
Castine
Boston
Bath
Everett Wirta
Herbert Anderson
Joseph Darling
George Coombs
West Indies
George Roscoe
Academy
William W. Warwick
Trinidad
Ellsworth Webb Multisport Competitor at Idaho State College
Ellsworth Spider Webb from Los Angeles excelled in track football and boxing at Idaho State College, showcasing versatility across athletics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellsworth
Spider) Webb
Los Angeles
Idaho State College
Marie Gowen Celebrates Sixth Birthday Party
Marie Gowen daughter of Mr and Mrs Clarence Gowen of 6 Noble Avenue held a birthday party Sunday afternoon at home for her sixth birthday. Guests included Linda Es tes Carol Donna Mildred Michael Es tes Janet Shea Kathleen Kelly Debora Kenyon Norma and Clarence Gowen and Mrs Clyde Pye and daughter Fay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Gowen
Clarence Gowen
Noble Avenue
Linda
Carol
Donna
Mildred
Michael Estes
Janet Shea
Kathleen Kelley
Debora Kenyon
Norma
Clarence
Gowen
Clyde Pye
Fay
Stamp honoring polio work to be issued January fifteenth
The Post Office will issue a purple three cent stamp on January 15 to honor those who aided polio work. It depicts a woman, a boy, a girl and an emblem of the vaccine achievement. First day covers are available by mail to Washington DC 13 ½ with a money order. avoid checks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Washington
D.C
Washington 13
D. C
Philatelic Agency
Post Office Dept
New Year's Eve Party Hosted by Roberts Family in Phippsburg
Mr and Mrs Roberts entertained guests at their Phippsburg home for a New Year’s Eve party. Hats horns and prizes marked games with Frederick Thomas as special entertainment. Refreshments featured a clock cake with a Happy New Year inscription. Attendees included Maurice Blair James Gilman Martin Wyman Frederick Thomas and Donald Hanscom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Truman FD Roberts, Jr
Phippsburg
Frederick Thomas
Maurice Blair
James Gilman
Martin Wyman
Donald Hanscom
Bath
Double Perfect Score At Navy Aptitude Test
Portsmouth Virginia AP says Ralph L. Jackson achieved a perfect score on a Navy aptitude test, a rare feat, doing it twice in one night covering both electrical and mechanical knowledge at the Naval Reserve Training Center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portsmouth
Navy
Naval Reserve Training Center
Ralph L. Jackson
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Genesta
Queen Esther Lodge
Miss Lasea Huse
Woolwich Grange
Jilius Caesar
Europe
Rome
Front Street
Girl Scout Leaders Assn
Knic Knac Club
Mrs. Haggett
Ladies’ Aid
South End Pta
Club 42
Cleveland Curtis
Augusta
Anna Palmer
Brunswick Hospital
Ruth Palmer
Perley Harmon
Alfred Keene
Lisbon
Edgar Reynolds
Muriel
Wilfred Ree
Fats
Chester Hobartson
Carl
Walter Whitney
George Lewis
Leland Chapman
Maine Maritime
Ponce
Puerto Rico
Miami
Fla
Opera House
WED
THURS
John Payne
United Artists
Mrs. Roberts
Greenblatt
North End
Ada Y. Greenblatt
Dial
Warage
Bath Dial
Washington — Street
Washburn Street
Parker Head Village
Washngton Street
Adam Y. Stor Aire
Real Estate and Insurance Ag
Dial HI
Adam
Washey Street
Listem
Fred B. Reed Co
Stanley x Eattene
Front St
Tel
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