Wedding and community notices from Wiscasset area
Mrs Evelyn Cronk wed Robert C Grover of Wiscasset in a Sunday ceremony at First Congregational church. A reception followed at the parish house and they will reside in Wiscasset. Also notes on cemetery and grange meetings, Red Cross events, school registrations, and local obituaries including Florence Snell Fisher of Wiscasset.
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First Congregational Church
Evelyn Cronk
Robert C. Grover
Wiscasset
Grover
Oscar Cronk
Wiscasset High School
Pelletier School of Beauty
Portland
Leon Grover
Bowdoin College
Wiscasset Inn
Memorial Gymnasium
Federal Street
American Red Cross
Methyl Hodgkins
William J. Hanlon
Hanlon
Armed Services
Anna
Leroy Smith
Nobleboro
Damariscotta
Newcastle
Woolwich Residents Gather for Cemetery Meeting and Toasts
The Annual meeting of the Partridge Cemetery Association elected officers led by President Mrs. Alice Galvin. Reports praised superintendent Densmore Leach for neat grounds. Guests included Bath and Woolwich residents. a 50 year Morse High alumni reunion noted. A Stork shower honored Mrs. Just Wold. Good Will Club hosted a benefit supper for Woolwich Scouts.
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The
Partridge Cemetery Association
Alice Galvin
Bernice Bailey
Densmore Leach
Leach
John Howe
Bath
Cyrus Gilmore
Frank Bailey
Sarah Bailey
Jennie Howe
Florence Temple
Marcia Stinson
Just Wold
Jean Leonard
John Leonard
Richard Crocker
Edmund Hagan
Reginald Barter, Jr
Leonard
Woolwich
Mt. Katahdin
Morse High School
Galvin
Phippsburg
Howe
Dresden
Gorham Normal
Woolwich Teachers Club
Montsweag Extension Group
Cushman’s Bakery
Portland
Yarmouth
Foods Project
Edith Rice
Freeport
Alice Baker
Muriel Preble
Ethel Bailey
Georgie Walker
Marie Hamblett
Evelyn Ater
Gertrude Phinney
Emma _ Drummond
Leila Rosenwald
Marie Mazeiko
Hilda Haskell
Auburn
Sagadahoc-Androscoggin Extension Service
Joan Speakim
Orono
Miss Haskell
Miss Speakim
Emma Drummond
Moatsweag
Knox and
Lincoln County Extension Service
Tenants Harbor
Gertrude Hopper
Ruth Libby
Libby
Nequasset Congregational Church
Stanley F. Johnson
Wiscasset
Jittery burglar triggers accident alarm in Bardstown
In Bardstown Kentucky a visitor accidentally set off a burglar alarm at a hardware store. Police and spectators rushed to the scene as the town fire siren began to wail, revealing the alarm was a false trigger.
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Bardstown
Judson Brothers Tie MLB Pitching to Illinois Hoops
Pitcher Howie Judson of the Cincinnati Redlegs has twin brothers playing for the University of Illinois basketball team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howie Judson
Cincinnati Redlegs
University of Illinois
Sweden records liquor purchases in customer pass book
In Sweden all liquor purchases are logged in a pass book kept by each buyer. The system requires carriers to carry the pass book during every transaction.
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Sweden
Woolwich Grange Hosts Pomona Officials For Dairy Night
Woolwich Grange entertained Pomona officials and fellow area granges Thursday for a dairy supper and program conducted with the State-wide Dairy Association contest. Over 50 members attended from Woolwich and surrounding granges while Eleanor Ripley of Topsham directed readings by Ira Day and Elizabeth Williams.
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Masters’ Association
Sagadahoc Pomona
Woolwich Grange
Dairy Association
Woolwich
West Bath
Topsham
Bodwell
Merrymeeting
Dirigo
Merrioneag Granges
Eleanor Ripley
Ira Day
Elizabeth Williams
Frank Bailey
Lawrence Merriman
Harry Peterson
Merriman
Bailey
Bernard Henderson
John Howe
Jacqueline Stilphen
Clara Harriman
Surprise Birthday Party for Mrs Nelson Rice
Mrs Nelson Rice received a surprise birthday party Saturday evening at her Sagadahoc Ferry home in Woolwich. The event was hosted by Mr Rice with help from Mrs Alex St Pierre and Mrs Eleanor Armstrong. After gifts and cards, refreshments, cake and ice cream were served. Guests included Maurice and Ruth Orr, Marcia Dodge, Maurice Rice, Irene Rice, Neil and Mrs Wilson, Merton Deering, Maude Orr, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson Rice
Sagadahoc Ferry
Woolwich
Rice
Alex St. Pierre
Eleanor Armstrong
Maude Orr
Ruth Orr
Marcia Dodge
Maurice Rice
Irene Rice
School Outing Schedules Girl and Boy Event List
A school outing lists events including three legged and wheelbarrow races for both genders, 100 yard dash, sack race, backward 50 yard races, and freckle and bean jar contests. Boxing and tug of war are also planned with J Edward McMann supervising assisted by Miss Germain Bonney and Mrs Mc Mann. If weather is bad the outing will be postponed.
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J. Edward McMann
Colonial children formed a large share of early American population
In colonial times about 40 percent of people in what became the United States were under 15, compared with 27 percent today, highlighting a younger society in the colonial era versus modern demographics.
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The
United States
Al Ferrari named MSU basketball MVP for third straight year
The Michigan State team honors Al Ferrari as its most valuable player for the third consecutive season. A separate health note highlights that about half of U S cancer deaths occur in people under 65.
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al Ferrari
Michigan
United States
Arrowsic Birthday Club Enjoys Bridge Afternoon
The Birthday club met Thursday at the Perleyster cottage with hostess Mrs. Leila Rosenwald serving dessert and coffee after arrival. Members include Mrs. Natalie Steen Mrs. Emma Drummond and Mrs. Ater as they played contract bridge.
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Perleyster Cottage
Leila Rosenwald
Arrowsie
Natalie Steen
Emma Drummond
Ater
Bath Iron Works Recreation Association Wins Forfeit
The Bath Iron Works Recreation Association defeated the Merchants 7-0 in the Bath Pony League at Mc Mannfield Tuesday by forfeit after Merchants failed to field a nine-man team.
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Bath Iron Works Recreation Association
Merchants
McMannfield
Rod and Gun Club to Meet Thursday Night
The Sagadahoc Rod Gun and Skeet Association will hold a 7 30 p m meeting Thursday at the North Bath clubhouse. Topics include voting on next fall's duck season, planning the outboard regatta at New Meadows Lake on July 3, and preparations for the annual clambake later in summer. Sound films on outboard racing will follow the business portion, with refreshments served. Members are urged to attend.
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Sagadahoc Rod, Gun and Skeet Association
North Bath
New Meadows Lake
Bear Pond
Turner
Grange Hall
Sagadahoc Pomona
Woolwich Grange
Maurice Hinckley, Jr
Geraldine Hinckley
Judith McIntire
Dromore Grange
Rose Hathorne
Margaret Gardiner
America the Beautiful
the Grange
Alberta Bailey
Marion Chubbuck
Merle Jameson
Delia Hathorne
Florence Quimby
Municipal Court Docket Clears Five Cases Involving Violations
Judge Gardiner R. Deering presided in municipal court with five motor vehicle matters, two intoxication cases, and one Topsham hill pass. Gordon Small and Joseph Deprey pleaded guilty to stop sign and hill pass respectively, paying fines and costs. Noden faced speeding, Solman paid for passing on a hill. Intoxication pleas resulted in fines plus court costs or jail terms.
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Gardiner R. Deering
Gordon Small
Pemaquid
Summer
Washington Streets
Edward Newell
Joseph A. Deprey
Danbury
Conn
Richard N. Solman
Caribou
Main Street
Topsham
Buzzell
Solman
Browns to Meet Packers in Exhibition at Akron
The NFL champion Cleveland Browns travel to Akron, Ohio for an exhibition game against the Green Bay Packers on August 20.
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Cleveland Browns
Green Bay Packers
Akron
Ohio
Taste Surprise Horseradish Mayonnaise on Waldorf Salad
A recipe tip suggests mixing horseradish with mayonnaise to top Waldorf Salad consisting of apple celery and walnuts. Historical note recalls Lloyds of London's origins from a London coffee house during Charles II's era. A fact states U.S. pig iron production consumes about 56 tons of water per ton of iron.
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Lloyds of London
London
United States
Senator Smith Invites Maine to Hear President Ike
Senator Margaret Chase Smith invites Maine residents to Skowhegan to hear President Eisenhower speak at 4 30 p m EDT on Monday at the fairgrounds. The 20 minute off the cuff remarks precede a visit from Parmachenee Lake for a weekend fishing trip en route to Dow Air Force Base. Afterward the senator hosts a clambake at her Kennebec River home.
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Washington
Maine
Margaret Chase Smith
Eisenhower
Skowhegan
Skowhegan Fairgrounds
Parmachenee Lake
Dow Air Force Base
Bangor
United States
Mrs. Smith
Kennebec River
Beacon Lights Annual Dinner Held at Dodge Inn
Beacon Lights of Beacon Street Methodist church closed its year with the annual dinner Friday evening at Dodge Inn in Edgecomb. Later, Mr and Mrs Daniel L Lord Jr hosted a social hour at their Washington Street home with Rev Richard Arnold and many members in attendance.
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Beacon Lights
Beacon Street
Herman Barter
Bernard Lewis
William Leask
Lord
Sprinkling Casserole Top With Buttered Bread Crumbs
The recipe suggests crustless fresh bread cut into crumbs. Melt three tablespoons of butter in a skillet, add the crumbs, and toss them in the melted butter over low heat to decorate the casserole top.
Highway Dependence Highlighted for 25000 U.S. Communities
A notice states that about 25,000 U.S. communities rely entirely on highways for transportation. This underscores regional vulnerability to road network disruptions and the need for federal support to maintain and expand highway infrastructure.
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U. S
West Bath 4 H club holds demonstration contest at Littlefield School
West Bath Shamrocks 4 H club hosted a demonstration contest at Littlefield School with judges Mrs. Roy Moore of West Bath Mrs. Granville Cobby of Bath and Paul Dow of Lewiston. Local representatives chosen for Lewiston include Bonnie Belanger Judith Ashe Barbara Fuller and Barbara Woods.
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Shamrocks
Littlefield School
Roy Moore
West Bath
Granville Cobby
Bath
Paul Dow
Lewiston
Bonnie Belanger
Judith Ashe
Barbara Fuller
Barbara Woods
Francois Vaillancourt
Canada
Elie Nadeau
Houston
Vaillancourt
William Pecci
Bath Memorial Hospital
F. W. Deehan
Laura Whitmore
B. F. Whitmore
Gardiner
Frank Avery
Edward Collins
Brunswick
Robert Burnham
Stanley
Irving Burnham
Harland Boynton
William Hodgkins
Kenneth Josselyn
Patricia
Oliver
Augusta
Kittery
George Boynton
George Everett
Everett Peaslee
Virgil Libby
Oakland
Percy Holbrook
David
Holbrook
Oliver Wass
Merrill Jordan
A. Deehan
William Moore
F. Deehan
Deehan
Shore
Everett Lemont
Sabine
Colin Dinsmo
West Bath Methodist Church Holds Summer Services
The West Bath Church opened its summer schedule with a Sunday 2 30 service led by Rev Dr Oliver W Bell who preached Home Work. Mrs Alice Small played the organ and Regina Abbiati of Melrose Mass was soloist. Meetings will continue Sundays at 2 30 at Little Church by the Side of the Road.
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West Bath Methodist Church
Oliver W. Bell
Mr. Bell
Alice Small
Regina Abbiati
Melrose
Mass
Rainbow Girls Assembly
West Bath
Chattabout Club Plans Summer Sale and Meetings
Members of a Chattabout club met at Mrs Sherman Mitchells home on Dummer street last Tuesday. Articles were marked for sale to be held at Popham Beach in July. A rummage sale this month was postponed. The next meeting is set for June 28 with Mrs Blanche Locke. A sunshine basket will be sent to a Memorial hospital patient, with Mrs Armand Petit presiding as vice president.
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Sherman Mitchell
Dummer Street
Popham Beach
Armand Petit
Memorial Hospital
Blanche Locke
Pineapple Dessert Served in Hollowed Halves
Fresh pineapple halves filled with diced pineapple and strawberries create a bright dessert. Halve or quarter strawberries by size, mix with pineapple, sweeten to taste, and refill the pineapple shells. Garnish with mint or whole berries. about six cups of fruit needed for two halves.
Close Batting Race Highlighted in 1931 NL Title Chase
The closest batting race in major league history occurred in 1931 with Chick Hafey winning the National League title at .3489 while Bill Terry hit .3486 and Jim Bottomley .3482.
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Chick Hafey
Bill Terry
Jim Bottomley
West Bath Grange Confers Third And Fourth Degrees
West Bath Grange conferred the third and fourth degrees on 13 West Bath candidates and two from Merrymeeting Monday evening. The degree team directed by Alton and Mattie Collins included many officers and performers, with 135 attendees from several granges. The evening featured tableaux, harvest presentations, and a Father’s Day reading by William Garland Jr.
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West Bath
Merrymeeting
West Bath Grange
G. C. Marriner
Alton
Mattie Collins
John Howe
Persis Miller
Herbert Simpson
Alton Collins
Ira Day
William Armstrong
Courtney Stover
Joseph Larrabee
Lucy
Charlotte Doyle
Paul Lemont
Martha Crocker
Veryl McNally
Mary Gaudreau
Roger McNally
Quinda Pecci
Charles Doyle
Elizabeth Young
Alice Burgess
the Harvest
Jean
Bonnie Belanger
Ruth
Naomi
Doris Doughty
Alice Smith
Stella Doughty
Orpha
Gates Ajar
Bonnie
Jean Belanger
Nancy Grover
Elaine Parady
Byron Harrington
Dora Marriner
Pomona
Edric Wheeler
Edward Haley
Merrymeeting Grange
Ronald Riendeau
Topsham Grange
Florence Farnham
Helen McNally
Dorothy Lewis
Alice Inman
Arvella Holbrook
William Garland, Jr
Dad
Voice Pupils Give Recital At Old Folks Home
Mrs. W. H. McGlinchy presented two pupils in a Saturday evening recital for Old Folks Home residents and guests. Selections included works by McGlinchy Low Guynn with piano accompaniment by Mrs. Ring.
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W. H. McGlinchy
Miss Low
Miss Guynn
Mrs. McGlinchy
Wesley Church Family Picnic At Foster's Point
About forty attendees gathered Saturday afternoon at the Foster home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Savage for a Wesley Methodist church family picnic. The Men's club sponsored the event featuring baseball games and swimming followed by a picnic supper. Mrs. Walter Upham and Mrs. Otis Ayer assisted, with Otis Ayer, Carlyle Taber, and Alvin Morse on the arrangements committee.
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Wesley Methodist Church
Foster's Point
Robert Savage
Walter Upham
Otis Ayer
Savage
Carlyle Taber
Alvin Morse
Fire in Woolwich barn causes no damage
Spontaneous combustion is believed to have started a barn fire at the Orville Small residence on Dana Mill road Woolwich Friday afternoon. The Woolwich Fire Department was alerted at one o clock but the fire was checked before their arrival with no damage reported.
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Orville
Dana Mill Road
Woolwich
Junior Legion Nine Over The Week End
The Smith-Tobey Post Junior Legion baseball team tied 5-5 with Buxton Buxton Buxton at Bar Mills after a 7-3 loss to Freeport at Kelley Field. Pete Crocker starred for Smith-Tobey with a double and two singles as they held a 5-3 lead in the fifth before darkness halted play. Freeport tallied three runs in the seventh and three in the ninth to win, with the beau leading with three hits.
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Smith-Tobey Post Junior Legion
Hutchinson-Boulter Post
Buxton
Bar Mills
J. Arthur Stowell
Freeport
Kelley Field
Pete Crocker
Smith-Tobeyites
Clark
Harrington
Beau
Bath Teacher to Attend Maine Audubon Camp
Mrs. Maurice Hutchins a third grade teacher at Huse Memorial school left Friday to attend the Maine Audubon Camp at Hog Island in Muscongus Bay for two weeks. She was chosen by the Maine Alumni Association Scholarship committee to participate in the two week study session. The Alumni committee includes Capt. A L Prosser Dr Francis L Bailey Miss Mary Campbell John LaPlant Mrs Robert Anderson Miss Anna Barker Mrs C M Turbyne and Mrs Dallas Crabtree. Last Summer the alumni association voted to sponsor a scholarship each year for a Maine teacher to attend the camp.
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Maurice Hutchins
Huse Memorial School
Maine Audubon
Hog Island
Muscongus Bay
Maine Alumni Association
A. L. Prosser
Springvale
Francis L. Bailey
Gorham
Mary Campbell
Boothbay Harbor
John LaPlant
Gardiner
Robert Anderson
Kittery Point
Anna Barker
South Portland
C. M. Turbyne
Waterville
Dallas Crabtree
Bath
Association
Maine
Coconut Shreds Cut Quickly for Cookie Dough Mix
The guide suggests snipping coconut shreds with kitchen scissors to shorten them for easier incorporation into cookie dough. Shorter pieces blend more evenly and save preparation time.
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Congregational Sunday School
Crescent Beach
Jefferson
Satarea
Uaveau
Charles G. Chase
Tazewell Carrington
Nash
Jude
Richmond
Yoke Pond
Sally Lewis
Colby College
Richard Fairfield
Roy Shea
University of Maine
Charles Sewall
Boylston Hutchins
F. R. Southard
Sewall
Society of Bowdoin Women
Mary Grant Rafter
Washington, D. C
Bath Road
Walcott Andrews
New York
Howard H. Trussell
Central Maine General Hospital
Bella Frazier
National Red Cross
Luther Gulick
Lake Sebago
Camp Pinecliffe
Harrison
Florence Snell Fisher
Pennsylvania
Augustus Snell
Greenlawn Cemetery
Florence Chamberlain
Portsmouth
Lamoine
Arthur Ashmore
Farmingdale
Henry Guernsey 3d
Henry Guernsey 2d
San Francisco
Calif
Myers Reed
Earl Zech
USN
Zech
Washington, DC
Sarah Reed
Everett Bowie
Rye
N. H
South Paris
F. Wilbur Hagan
Alton Harris
Priscilla
Donald
Georgiaville
R. I
Jeannie Briggs
North Providence
R. L
Day’s Ferry
Russell Boyd
Boston
Swampscott, Mass
Frank J. Walker
Day's Ferry
Brooks Blossom
Belgrade Lake
Blossom
Swampscott High School
James Hay
Muskegon, Mich
Lemuel Preble
Massachusetts
Mrs
Howard Frye
Cohasset
Watertown
Pony League
Eagles
Fleet Reserve
McMann Field
Rod and Gun Club
Past Masters Association and Lecturers Council
Woolwich Orange
Sen. Smith
Lowell Temple
Witch Spring Inn
Chattabout Club
Mitchell
Wesley Church
Junior Legion
Smith-Tobey
Robinson
Wilson
Bishop
Lf Skillings
Sf Pierce
Katula
Rf Clark
C Soule
P Crocker
Hutchins-Boulter
Page
Rf Bager
Ss Hoyt
Davis
Sanborn
Austin
Boothby
Sawyer
P Ciccarone
P Post
Hoyt
Hutchinson-Boulter
Bbr
Ciccerone
Crooker
So—Crooker
U—Griffin
Hebert
Freeport Ab
Blake
Thaxter
Karkos
Curtis
Deschene
Thebeau
Souchak
Chapman
P Arsenault
R—Blake
Arsenault
E—Robinson
RBI
Soychak
Sb—Robinson
Allen
So—Chapman
Ho—Allen
U—Bolduc
Jones
Maine Audubon Camp
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