Engagement announced for Carol Musk and Leonard Mulligan
Mr and Mrs George H Musk announce the engagement of their daughter Carol Sayre Musk to Leonard C Mulligan son of Mr and Mrs Leonard J Mulligan of Brunswick The couple have strong ties to Morse High Smith College Bowdoin and Delta Kappa Epsilon He is in the U S Army to be stationed at Camp Holabird Md for C I C training later this month No wedding date has been set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George H. Musk
Washington Street
Carol Sayre Musk
Leonard C. Mulligan
Leonard J. Mulligan
Brunswick
Miss Musk
Morse High
Smith College
Craftsman Insurance Company of
Boston
Pinckney Street
Mulligan
Bowdoin College
Delta Kappa Epsilon Fraternity
U. S. Army
Camp Holabird
Wedding of Beverly Jean Baldwin and Edward Harvey Gray
Miss Beverly Jean Baldwin daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred Baldwin Woolwich became the bride of Edward Harvey Gray son of Mr and Mrs Albert Gray Parker Head New Year’s Eve at the bride's home. The Rev Floyd Carter officiated in a single ring ceremony at eight in the presence of immediate family and close friends. The couple will reside in Woolwich.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beverly Jean Baldwin
Fred Baldwin
Woolwich
Taylor
Baldwin
Barbara Woerter
Joyce Gray
Parker Head
Jaquelin Chubbuck
Engagement announced for Una Witham and George Dyer
Mr and Mrs Carroll M Witham of 67 Bluff Road announce the engagement of their daughter Una L Witham to George E Dyer son of Mr and Mrs Ralph Dyer of Brunswick Miss Witham is a Morse High School senior Mr Dyer graduated from Brunswick High School in 1954 Also noted is a statistic that about 8 percent of men and 1 percent of women are color blind
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll M. Witham
Bluff Road
Una L. Witham
George E. Dyer
Ralph Dyer
Brunswick
Miss Witham
Morse High School
Dyer
Brunswick High School
Woolwich Grange meets with all officers present
Woolwich Grange held a Wednesday meeting with Master Clyde Bailey presiding and all officers at their posts. Guests included State Deputy Byron Harrington and wife, Juvenile State Deputy, and Mrs Justus R Ripley Pomona lecturer. Activities featured a lecturer trip, charity pledge, art contest, and social hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woolwich Grange
Clyde Bailey
Byron Harrington
Justus R. Ripley
Sagadahoc Pomona
Margaret Gardiner
Lewiston
The
Grange
Jessie Spaulding
State Grange
Jacqueline Chubbuck
Bob Chubbuck
Donald Robson
Korea Veteran Speaks at Lions Club Meeting
Lawrence C. Harris, a local Korea veteran and former U S Air Force member, was the principal speaker at the Sedgwick Lions Club gathering last Wednesday. He shared experiences from Korea and displayed photos while district governor Net Powers of Richmond attended as a visitor. The board reported on dental and optical care programs for underprivileged area children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence C. Harris
Lions Club
Sedgwick
U.S. Air Force
Korea
Harris
Net Powers
Richmond
Road meeting postponed for Maine Route 1 group
The Maine Mid Coast Route 1 Association dinner meeting at the Knox Hotel in Thomaston is postponed due to the legislature’s convocation and activities in Augusta today. No new date has been announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine Mid Coast Route 1 Association
Knox Hotel
Thomaston
Atwasta
Engagement of Miss Janice Knight to G Sheldon Balloch
The engagement of Miss Janice Leanne Knight of 95 Lincoln Street to G Sheldon Balloch of Brookline Massachusetts is announced by her parents Mr and Mrs Bernard A Knight. Miss Knight, Morse High School 1949 graduate and Bishop Lee Dramatic School alumna, has performed with Summer stock theaters and led Bath Assembly Rainbow for Girls. Balloch, Rangeley Lake Summer Theater producer manager, has ten years in stage production and studied at Bishop Lee Theater School. He served with the U S Navy in the Pacific, worked as independent agent for Beacon Hill Drama Theater, and later taught and served as stage technician for the Somerville Recreation Commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janice Leanne Knight
G. Sheldon Balloch
Brookline
Mass
Carl Sylvia
South Dartmouth
Bernard A. Knight
Lincoln Street
Miss Knight
Morse High School
Bishop Lee Dramatic School
Boston
Bath Assembly
Order of Rainbow
Balloch
Rangeley Lake Summer Theater
Bishop Lee Theater School
Harvard
Columbia University
U. S. Navy
Pacific
Beacon Hill Drama Theater
Somerville, Mass
Ladies Aid Reopens Meetings After Holiday Recess
Ladies Aid of Winter Street church resumed Friday afternoon after a holiday recess. Hostesses were Mrs. Kenneth Francisco, Mrs. George Sargent, Mrs. Mabel Owen and Miss Sarah Adams. First Vice President Mrs. John Gillespie led the session. President Mrs. Horace Ward was absent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid
Winter Street Church
Kenneth Francisco
George Sargent
Mabel Owen
Sarah Adams
John Gillespie
Horace Ward
Gillespie
Alice Varney
Bath Council of Church Women
Wesley Church
Elmer Williams
Arthur Bowker
Walter H Bowker
Fred Hooper
Francisco
Clifford B. Wilband
St Marys Guild Elects Officers For 1955 At Grace Church
St Marys Guild of Grace church held its meeting at the parish house with Mrs Wil mer Voorhees presiding for her final session. The nominating committee named officers for 1955 and they were elected: Mrs Charles Swearingen president, Mrs Raymond Vachon vice president, Mrs James L Grant secretary, and Mrs Herbert Calderwood treasurer. The work committee includes Mrs Calderwood chair, Mrs Troop, Mrs Aikenhead, and Mrs Walter Hill. A social hour followed with home made doughnuts, cheese and coffee. Don McClaren of St Louis has surpassed 1800 in the American Bowling Congress all events for six years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary's Guild of Grace Church
Wilmer Voorhees
Carl Troop
Victor Carey
Thomas Aikenhead
Charles Swearingen
Raymond Vachon
Don McClaren
St. Louis
Genesta chapter meets on Friday night at temple
Genesta chapter OES held its first regular meeting of the year at the Masonic Temple with Worthy Matron Mrs. Philip Wyman presiding. Guests from nearby chapters, Grand family members, and officers attended as degrees were conferred. A memorial for Elizabeth Jackson was observed with white flowers placed on the altar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Genesta
O.E.S
Masonic Temple
Philip Wyman
Raymond Libby
Richmond
Donald T. Page
Bath
Sarah A. Shaw
Merritt Shea
Electa
Bowdeinham
John Robbins
Ruth
Crystal
Damariscotta
Horace Ward
Ruth Fuller
Pine Cone
Auburn
Pioneer Chapter
Lisbon Falls
Foster Pratt
Adah
Donald Freeman
Martha
Sven Lonn
Carlyle Taber
Cyrus Ashe
Thomas Aikenhead
Clinton Owen
Percy Low
Fred Osgood
James Ledyard
John Gillespie
Frank Barker
Linwood Temple
Ralph Card
Francis Bertrand
John Briggs
Herbert Morse
Roy Lawrence
Elizabeth Jackson
Esther
Adai
Louise Scanlin
James Caverly
Annie Longley
Rudolph McRae
Stork Shower Honors Mrs. Robert Mosher at Home Event
Mrs. Robert Mosher was guest of honor at a stork shower hosted by Mrs. George Smart at 76 Richardson Street. Co hosts included Mrs. Ralph Smart and Mrs. Richard Steen. Guests and gifts were arranged in a pink and blue baby display as refreshments were served and social time followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Mosher
George Smart
Richardson Street
Ralph Smart
Richard Steen
Mosher
Robert Rice
William Hynes
Hilton Libby
Aubrey Steen
Walter J. Mosher
Guy Slynes
Robert Mouse
William Kistler
Morris Smart
Roy Bradford
James Daly
Raymond Gosselin
Marie Smart
Shirley Smart
Quick Eggplant Frying Tip From Old Recipe Note
Wash and dry eggplant without peeling, cut four inch thick slices. Dip slices in flour and fry.
Colonel Dummer Sewall chapter meets with strong attendance
The Colonel Dummer Sewall Chapter D A R held its January meeting Friday at Central Church. The regent welcomed new member Mrs Benjamin Woodside and reports from officers were read. A talk on National Defense opened the program followed by a book review on The Golden Age of Homespun. Tea and socializing closed the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dummer Sewall
Da.r
Central Church
Like Niles
Ibra K. Lawrence
Harry Ring
Frederick Haggett
Benjamin Woodside
Maynard Carlton
Daughters of the American Revolution
Carl Albee
Andrew Butterfield
Harold Stanton
Leonard Lord
National Defense
Edmund Staples
Jared von Wagenen, Jr
Mississippi
William H. McGlinthy
Stephen Foster
Ring
Raymond Small
Arthur Bowker
Wallace Ham
E. Everett Pierce
Alice Shorey
Continental Congress
Washington, D. C
Pythian Sisters Meet for Tackling in Lowell Temple
Lowell Temple Pythian Sisters met at K P hall Wednesday last week for a tacking followed by a covered dish supper. Two members Mrs Frank Fulton and Mrs Ella Downes of Wiscasset were welcomed back. The regular meeting at 730 appointed Mrs William Potter as representative to the Jan 10 Pythian Home Association meeting in Portland. George Darrah and Mrs William Potter named to the ways and means committee of the State Post Chiefs Association. Polio fund plans discussed and the installation of officers set for Jan 19 with Mrs Hattie Lord of Auburn as installing officer. After the meeting Lowell Temple held its annual New Year tree with gift exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell Temple
K. P. Hall
Temple
Frank Fulton
Ella Downes
Wiscasset
William Potter
Pythian Home Association
Portland
State Post Chiefs Association
George Darrah
Hattie Lord of
Auburn
Wayne Reed Celebrates 11th Birthday With Friends
Wayne Reed son of Mr and Mrs Winship S Reed Jr celebrated his 11th birthday January 2 at 28 Valley Road with a party for his young friends. Richard Palmer won a prize as games were played and refreshments were served before a movie outing with guests from Bath and Brunswick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Reed
Andrew Hart
Bath
Beverly Joy
Lawrence Joy
Brunswick
John L Sullivan Earned Wealth Beyond the Ring
Biographical note highlights John L Sullivan accumulating over a million dollars in his lifetime with the bulk of earnings from theatre work and public lectures rather than boxing matches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John L. Sullivan
Veterans Auxiliary Installs Officers After Dinner Meeting
Ernest Edgar Kate on Auxiliary of United Spanish War Veterans installed officers at a Thursday meeting after a creamed chicken dinner. Dorothy Wright was re-elected president, with Rose Lightbody, Bina Staples, Annie Oliver, Edward Burns, Peter Gagnon, Chester Swain, Annie Brooks, Harold Swain, and Ethel Rodrick listed in key roles. Mrs. Odious added Wilson as secretary. prizes were awarded, and plans were made to attend Biddeford council meetings, with members to contact Dorothy Wright.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Edgar Kate
United Spanish War Veterans
Asa Wilson
Dorothy Wright
Rose Lightbody
Bina Staples
Annie Oliver
Edward Burns
Peter Gagnon
Chester Swain
Pauline Staples
Annie Brooks
Harold Swain
Ethel Rodrick
Warren Munsey
George Breed
Howard Gran
John Odious
Odious
Wilson
Jessie Morrell
Charles Johansen
Biddeford
Mrs. Sturtevant Elected President of Club Forty Two
Mrs. Arthur Sturtevant was elected president of Club Forty Two at a Wednesday meeting after the new officer slate for 1955 was presented by nominating chair Mrs. Paul Hart. Other officers named include Everett Cooks vice president and Mrs. David Desmond secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Sturtevant
Paul Hart
Everett Cooks
Dent
David Desmond
Norman Seekins
Milton Savage
David Clark
Delaware Park Mile Track Promises Unique Front Stretch
Delaware Park stands out as America’s only mile track with a 100 foot wide front and back stretch. The feature highlights the track’s distinctive layout and potential impact on racing styles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delaware Park
America
Bowdoinham Elected Officers and Local Notices
Bowdoinham Electa Chapter OES met with over 100 attendees in the Masonic hall. Officers conducted the degree work and refreshments followed. Local notices include a food sale by Women’s Extension Service, Hurricane relief funds approved for 47 Maine communities totaling 128553 dollars, and multiple personal items and obituaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Electa
O.E.S
Masonic Hall
Doris Cushing
New Gloucester
Albert Gallouveée
Hallowell
Edna Emmons
Richmond
Dwight Sturtevant
Lewiston
Emma Rush
Freeport
Enid Crocker
Adah
Pearl Flint
Ruth
Carolyn Robbins
Bath
Esther
Doris Brooks
Martha
Daisy Russell
Brunswick
Hazel Libby
Idolyn Cummings
Durham
Lucy Farle
Lisbon Falls
Margaret Todd
Carrie Fowler
Helen Millay
Vivian Dodge
Bowdoinham
Evelyn Osgood
Barbara Hackett
Eleanor Purington
Frances Benner
Mildred Elwell
Women's Extension Service
Army Store
Main Street
Merrymeeting Grange
Florence Stilphen
Bowdeinham
Federal Civil Defense Administration
Harry Mapes
Maine
Richard Babb
Steven
Clifton Babb
Clifford Gray
Kenneth Webber
East Braintree
Mass
Mary Webber
Winfred Dodge
Mabel Heenie
Vera Heath
Leonard Skelton
Margaret Taylor
Janice
Donna Sedgley
Camden
Carrie Kimball
George Alterton
Franklin P. Webber
Salesman Wanted Offers Higher Income in Bath
An advertisement seeks a salesman in Bath with Rawleigh business opportunities. It promises larger income and asks interested readers to request full details via a postal card to Rawicians Dept MEL-140-222 Albany, with no obligation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rawleigh
City of Bath
Rawicians
Albany
Bath Methodist Men Joint Dinner Details
The Methodist Men of Wesley church joined the Beacon Street church men for a dinner and brief business session at Beacon Street Church. Officers were reelected or elected for both clubs, with planning for joint programs and a Ticonderoga film shown. Next joint meeting at Wesley on Feb 1 with Wesley Men serving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Men’s Club
Wesley Church
Beacon Street Church
Beacon Street Methodist Church
Oliver W. Bell
Woman's Society of Christian Service
Beacon Church
Edmund J. Gaudet
Blanche Locke
Wilbur Crocker
Charles Madden
Paul Moore
Sherman Mitchell
Carlton Pye
Beacon Street
Hartley R. Wilbur
W. Howard Larrabee
Clifton W. Tedford
Daniel J. Lord Jr
Dwight F. Packard
Wesley
Robert B. Savage
Charles Higgins
Carl Tabor
Marc King
J. Franklin Howe
Ticonderoga
Daniel Lord Jr
Ladies Auxiliary Dinner Party and New Year Officers
The Ladies Auxiliary of Winnegan ce held a dinner party at Mrs. Harold Haggett's home on High street at 6 30. It marked the annual New Year event with a tree gift exchange and 1955 officer elections. Officers elected were Mrs. Elmer Morse president and Mrs. Harold Haggett vice president with other posts filled. Auction bridge followed with prizes awarded to Mrs. Elmer Morse and Mrs. Charles Hewitt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnegance
Harold Haggett
High Street
Elmer Morse
Charles Hewitt
Danford MacDonald
Seymour Hayden
Lloyd Rogers
Edwin F. Small
Orange Segments with Spiced Cream
Peel oranges removing all white pith, cut into thick slices and arrange on a plate. Sprinkle with sugar and nutmeg and chili. Serve with whipped cream or sour cream.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Miss Carol Sayre Musk
Gray-Baldwin
Front Street
Janice L. Knight
ST. Mary’s Guild
Swearingen
Vachon
Col. Dummer Sewall
Elizabeth Lawrence Society
C.A.R
Donald Hopkins
Norman Howard
Margaret Foote
Edward Reed
Elbridge Wright
A. K. P. Hall
Veterans Auxiliary
ST. Anne’s Sodality
Ladies of
St. Anne
Quebec
Ste. Anne’s
Ste. Anne’s Sodality
Waite Road
Robert
Alfaretta Hobbs Webber
White Road
Williams- Holbrook
East Bowdoinham
State Highway Commission
Mary Lancaster
Ralph Champlain
Ridge Cemetery
Evelyn Bishop
East Dixfield
Guy
Worcester
Kenneth
Howard
Lex Barker
Yellow
Dawn Adams
Khyber Patrol
Audie Murphy
Destry
Gangbusters
Wed
Nesdays
Raat
Stanley
Allace
Front
Wesley and Beacon Cece
Latter Church
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Walt Disney
Stormy
Dean Verry Martin
Lewis
Vistavisio
Joanne Dru
Zsa
Gabor
Paramount
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