Local notices list prizes and lodge elections at Wiscasset
Friday afternoon selections named Valeria Beane Irenie Fowle Robert Adams Elliott Munsey Bertha Wakefield Helen Knight Amilyn Rines Richard Torrey for the Freshman Prize Speaking Contest. Knights of Pythias officers were chosen led by C C Fred W Blagdon Jr Raymond Farnham prelate Irving L Davis master of work and more. Robert P Robert named assistant to the president of South Portland Shipbuilding Co. Archway door added at Court House. Wiscasset Fire Society held its 569th meeting at Birch Point with 218 as member number and notes on 59 years of activity. Army observers showed Crete film in Congregational vestry and various brief personal notes follow. Engagement announced Margaret Robinson to Jesse Metcalfe Jr USMC. Christmas Seal sales total $106.89. IRS tax help offered Jan 25–26 at Wiscasset post office. Local items include visitors, relocations, and club notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Academy
Valeria Beane
Irenie Fowle
Robert Adams
Elliott Munsey
Bertha Wakefield
Helen Knight
Amilyn Rines
Richard Torrey
Star Lodge
Knights of Pythias
C. C
Fred W. Blagdon, Jr
V. C
Raymond Farnham
Irving L. Davis
Ralph W. Brewer
Charles E. Cowley
Roger E. Cowley
James E. White
Fred W. Bragdon
Joseph F. Erskine
Everett W. Jackson
Robert P. Robert
Admiral
William P. Robert
South Portland Shipbuilding Co
South Portland
Court House
Wiscasset Fire Society
William H. Burton
Birch Point
Charles E. Knight
Charles E. Knight Was Chosen Moderator and Mr. Burton
Charles S. Sewall
Mr. Knight
Roy R. Marton
Earl D. Rines
Lawrence B. Haggett
Charles EE. Cowley
Richmond White
Elsworth Holbrook
Wesley C. Day
Leon G. Flood
Carrol T. Berry
John F. Jackson
Sidney G. Evans
Charles J. DiPerri
Eugene McGrath
John Downey
Stuart Chapin
Burton
Joseph Christopher
Knight
Day
Chapin
DiPerri
White
Army Ground Observation Corps
Crete
Walter Sasse
George Gavett
Harvey Pease
Bradford Redennett
Lieut. Patterson
Mr. Johnson
Portland
Greenwich
Conn
Harvey R. Pease
Internal Revenue
Wiscasset Post Office
Louis M Silverman Attends Midwest and New York Markets
Louis M. Silverman of Mel sky's Inc returns from Chicago where he attended the mid winter furniture market. He traveled via New York City and paused there for the New York market now in session this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis M. Silverman
Méelsky's Inc
Chicago
New York City
New York
Bath Girl Scout Council reports one year's work
The Bath Council of Girl Scouts submits its tenth annual report for the year ending December 31, 1942. It notes 12 active troops with 229 girls and 37 adults, 266 total members, a 13 percent rise, 32 meetings, a two week Summer Day Camp serving 73 girls, and commendations for camp standards. Donations and events supported by local clubs and newspapers funded the council’s activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath Council of Girl Scouts
Alfred E. Carpenter
Leaders Association
Sewall
James A. Gillies, Jr
Arthur Bowker
Milton C. Trott
State Military and Naval Children’s Home
Sedgwick
Curtis Publishing Company
Cosmopolitan Club
Davenport
Winter Street Church
Grace Church
Central Church
Board of Education
Dike
Mitchell and Morse
1.C.C.F
City of Bath
Dummer Street
Bath Times
Portland Press Herald
Bath Girl Scouts
Maine Public Health Association
Needlework Guild of America
Old Folks Home
Bath Memorial Hospital
Red Cross
Junior Red Cross
Victory Book Campaign
Girl Scout Victory Fund
William Sanders
Harry Collins
Mary Carroll
William Turpie
Kirk Roberts
R. Clinton McFadden
John Kimble
Francis Corrigan
W. I. Voorhees
Maurice Libby
Roy Bradford
Pearl Hammond
Herbert Caverly
Lynden Plummer
Frank Saunders
Morton Young
J. Russell Grant
John Wabbie
Edmund Mocklar
West Bath Social Notes Highlight Local Guests and Visits
West Bath residents hosted guests from Albion Portland and Brunswick with frequent hospital and family updates. A quilting bee supported the Doughty family after a fire, nursing staff from Bath Memorial Hospital reported weekend visits, and military transfers were noted as local youths prepare for service.
Bath Rotary hears naval battle tale from Commander Phelan
Commander George R. Phelan, now at Bath Iron Works, spoke at Bath Rotary on a Pacific war cruise and a naval battle. He warned of Japanese toughness, their tactics and sacrifice to seize the Pacific, noting broader war stakes and enemy readiness. Guests Deputy Sheriff Loring D. Small of West Bath and John Skillen of Portland attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath Rotary Club
Sedgwick
George R. Phelan
Bath Iron Works
Pacific
Memphis
Tenn
East
Loring D. Small
West Bath
John Skillen
Portland
Rupe Irvine Ee
Auburn Women to Stay Overnight with Bedford Street Hostess
Mrs. Jennie Sudds and Mrs. Jessie Larrabee of Auburn will be guests Wednesday of Mrs. Sudds' daughter Mrs. Fred Osgood on Bedford Street. The two are installing officers and will perform the work at the Pythian Sisters gathering this evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie Sudds
Jessie Larrabee
Auburn
Sudds
Fred Osgood
Bedford Street
Mrs. Larrabee
Pythian Sisters
Lecturers urge war effort at West Bath grange gathering
Despite bad weather West Bath grange held a meeting in the grange hall with a letter from Hartley M. Stewart urging greater attendance at the January state lecturers conference in Augusta. The program featured songs, poems, a skit prepared for the storm, and a discussion on labor shortages affecting farm production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Bath
Stewart
James Farmer
Harry V. Gilson
Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps
Julia Field
Grange
Swanee River
Edwin W. Haggett
Leonard Boucher
Courtney E. Stover
E. Mason Wright
Alice F. Johnson
D. Wylie Lemont
J. Bazin Lemont
Nellie Gray
Marie MacDonald
Fields
Miss Dolloff Speaks at St Marys Guild
Ensign Ellen Dolloff R N Navy spoke on Pearl Harbor experiences to St May s Guild at Grace church parish house Monday night. Seventeen members and three guests attended including Rev Charles M Tubbs and Miss Stella Dolloff. Dolloff, from Pearl Harbor for fur lough at her parents home, departs Saturday for Treasure Island San Francisco. The Guild will meet next week on Tuesday to avoid a conflict with Bath Cooperative Concert Association date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph
North Arreer
Ellen Dolloff
Cuvier R. Dolloff
Washington Street
Ensign N. N. C
United States Navy
Pearl Harbor
St. Mary's Guild
Grace Church Parish House
Ensign Dolloff
Guild
Charles M. Tubbs
Stella Dolloff
R.N
Mrs F J Frazier Visits Relatives in Brunswick and Bath
Mrs F J Frazier of New London is spending a few days with relatives in Brunswick and Bath to visit her son P F C Thomas Brooks of Fort Jackson South Carolina who is here on furlough.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. J. Frazier
New London
Brunswick
Bath
P.F.C. Thomas Brooks
Fort Jackson
S.C
Farwell Golden Anniversary in Woolwich Center
Mr and Mrs Gorham L Farwell of Cumberland Center observed their fiftieth wedding anniversary after marrying in West Woolwich on January 16, 1893. They raised a daughter in Schenectady and have grandchildren, with many friends sending congratulations from New York Boston Portland Woolwich and Cumberland. Local notes mention community meetings, school activities, and town updates on defense stamps and local families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gorham L. Farwell
Cumbland Center
Farwell
West Woolwich
S. W. Chapin
Caspase
Cumberland Center
North Yarmouth
John N
Adelaide Thompson Staples
Staples
E. Reid Main
Woolwich
Prebles
Alton Strout
Schenectady
N. Y
Norris H. Strout
E. Reid Strout
Springfield
Mass
Springfield-Schenectady
Nancy L. Strout
New York
Boston
Portland
Cumberland
Sunday Services at Woolwich and Montsweag churches
Sunday services at Woolwich Center Baptist and Montsweag Baptist churches led by Rev. J. M. Gowdey. Woolwich morning service at 10 with subject The Hope of Israel followed by Sunday school at 11 and an evening service at 7 30 on Joel. Montsweag morning service at 11 15 with same subject The Hope of Israel and Sunday school at 12 15. Prayer visit to parsonage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woolwich Center Baptist Church
Moatsweag Baptist Church
J. M. Gowdey
Woolwich
Joel
Montsweag
Mrs Saucier Convalesces At Home With Mother In Attendance
Mrs Reginald Saucier of Washington street has left Maine General Hospital Portland after three weeks as a patient and is convalescing at home with her mother Mrs Raymond Smith of High street staying with her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reginald Saucier
Washington Street
Maine General Hospital
Portland
Raymond Smith
High Street
Dresden Sunday at Church Highlights Birds and Barley
Dr Alexander Cairns spoke on John Barleycorn as Sunday subject and Wild Ducks for Sunday school, drawing interest from adults and children. George Allen remains ill at Mrs Meyers home. Norman Bailey abroad thanks church for Christmas cards. Bridge Academy issues new schedule with morning nine to twelve and afternoon one to four.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander Cairns
John Barleycorn
George Allen
J. H. Meyers
Seth Bailey
Methodist Church Sunday School
Norman Bailey
Foreign Service
Bridge Academy
Home Builders, Inc. Files in Bankruptcy in Bath District
Home Builders Inc a Woolwich based home construction firm filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition in Augusta with Referee Walter M Sanborn The case was adjudicated in Portland Liabilities total 13886 66 assets 4767 09 The president treasurer Charles H Learoyd and vice president director Enoch C Huff of Boston own the majority stock Unsecured claims include Bath Lumber Co Bath Gratz Jackson J A Clappison Wilfred C Trott Edward W Bridgham C W Rogers Inc all of Bath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home Builders, Inc
Woolwich
Walter M. Sanborn
Augusta
Portland
Charles H. Learoyd
Congress Street
Boston
Enoch C. Huff
N. Gratz Jackson
C. W. Rogers, Inc
All
Bath
Randolph man named Morse High instructor in mathematics and chemistry
John H. Smith of Randolph has been engaged as instructor in mathematics and chemistry at Morse High School to fill the department vacancy. He holds a University of Maine degree, class of 1928, and has 12 years of teaching experience in Maine and New Hampshire. He began duties Monday and will commute from Randolph until local housing is found in Bath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Smith
Randolph
Morse High School
Far East Talk And Pictures at Winter Street Church
Lt. Commander Fred E. Moore of the United States Navy will present a program for the Winter Street church Men's club on Thursday. He will speak and show moving pictures of the Far East. Rupert M. Irvine supervised the event, supper is at 6 30, followed by a business meeting and program. Bath visitors are welcome to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred E. Moore
United States Navy
Winter Street
Far East
Rupert M. Irvine
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Bath
Sacred Heart Circle January Social in Baxter Hall
Sacred Heart circle of D of L held its January social in Baxter Hall Water Street on Tuesday evening led by Mrs Catherine Talbot. A white elephant sale was featured with Mrs Vivian Kronstrand as auctioneer. Refreshments followed. Committee members included Mrs Annie Footer Mrs Celina Emero Mrs Arline Gay Mrs Margaret Long Mrs Viola Davis Mrs Len aor tier Mrs Mary Josephine Tardif and Miss Nellie McDonough. Mrs George Hodgkins of Washington Street recently returned home after Memorial Hospital care for a fall reaching her 96th birthday. Her cousin Miss Jeanette Norton of Cape Nedick visited several days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Patterson
Albion
Bath Iron Works
Leon Felker
Lincoln Williams
James Williams
Cape Elizabeth
Stanley Coleman
James Skaling
Portland
Lannes Fuller
Lance
Victor
Barbara
Elmer Mank
Woolwich
John Larrabee
Leste Spalding
Abbertong
Mass
Perry Thompson
Berry Mitt Road
Doughty
Horace Pottle
Ridge Road
North Bath
Loring Small
New Meadows
Phoenix
Ariz
Derry
Boston
Harry Cornish
Velma
Perham
Melford Perham
Robert Pierce
Lewiston
Caroline Brown
James Lemont
Edward Footer
Gertrude True
Brunswick
Otis Brown
Sacred Heart Circle
D. of L
Baxter Hall
Water Street
Catherine Talbot
Vivian Kronstrand
Virs
Annie Footer
Celina Emero
Arline Gay
Margaret Long
Viola Davis
Lenaortier
Mary Josephine Tardif
Nellie McDonough
George Hodgkins
Washington Street
Memorial Hospital
Jeanette Norton
Cape Neddick
Farewell Party for Popular Couple at Hyde Park Terrace
A surprise farewell for Mr and Mrs Stillman S Dyer of 28 Central Avenue as they move to Rhode Island was hosted by the Terrace Club and Admin building guests. The evening featured dancing, singing led by Mrs Dyer, and a money gift with a poem by Bernard Knight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stillman S. Dyer
Central Avenue
Rhode Island
Terrace Club
Gerard Billington
Bernard Knight
Albert Veilleux
John Arata
Paul Marchant
John Trask
Hillman Willette
Daniel FitzGerald
Leonard Fish
Frank Angelo
Paul Watts
Harold Barnes
Linwood Thayer
Harold S. Dill
Orrin Crosby
E. F. Newell
T. J. Walsh
Philip Ward
Clifton Morong
S. M. Werner
S. W. Green
Alvin Jewett
QO. A. Keller
Lloyd Perry
Jackson
Campaign to Raise Funds for Infantile Paralysis Underway
Wartime concerns highlight the 1943 campaign led by James W. Temple to fund the March of Dimes in the city. The effort runs from Friday to Roosevelt’s birthday Saturday January 30 with half the proceeds aid local use and half to the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis led by Basil O’Connor. Since 1938 the foundation has granted over 3 million dollars to colleges universities and medical bodies for research and aid during epidemics, including support for Miss Elizabeth Kenny’s Method. Mrs. Joseph A. Coss hosted a tea for Ensign Ellen Dolloff of the U S Navy with a small gathering and several attendees listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James W. Temple
Roosevelt
America
National Foundation For
Basil O'Connor
National Foundation
Elizabeth Kenny
Kenny
Past Masters Association Social at West Bath Grange Hall
Mrs. William A. Armstrong will lead the post supper program at West Bath grange hall on Thursday at 6 30. The Sagadahoc County Past Masters Association and Lecturers Council will hold their regular social supper plans are supervised by Mrs. Edwin W. Haggett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William A. Armstrong
Washington Street
West Bath Grange Hall
Sagadahoc County
Edwin W. Haggett
Grove Family Visits Berry Mills Relative in Auburn Ties
Mr and Mrs Charles Grove and their children Jean and Charles of Auburn, former Turner Court residents, were recent guests of Mrs Grove’s mother Mrs Rufus Lombard at Berry Mills, signaling a family reunion visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Grove
Jean
Charles
Auburn
Turner Court
Grove
Rufus Lombard
Berry Mills
Bay Point blackout marks a complete success amid winter weather
Bay Point residents endured snow rain and icy roads with several walking to the Cove for supplies Friday and Saturday. Arthur Delano of Richmond hauls wood for Winter Powers while many locals suffer mumps. Social calls occur among neighbors including Mrs Payson Mrs Oliver and Sgt Francis Oliver on furlough visiting family. Walter Delano plans to help Everett Stevens with the mail truck briefly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bay Point
Cove
Arthur Delano
Richmond
Ardene Pinkham
Walter Cunningham
Earl Payson
Roberts Fry
Carrie Oliver
Alex Cunningham
W. O. Oliver
Francis Oliver
Clarence Oliver
James
Walter Delano
Everett Stevens
Roy Crandall
Woolwich
Lila Spinney
Daniel Pettengill
Oliver
Surprising 91st Birthday for Mrs Dora Bailey in Woolwich
Mrs Dora Bailey of Woolwich celebrated her 91st birthday with a surprise party by the Nequasset Auxiliary. Her daughter in law Mrs Frank Bailey hosted, and a decorated cake, gifts, flowers and cards accompanied the dessert. Bailey, oldest Auxiliary member, remains active in sewing and community life. she lives with her son and daughter in law since widowhood. The next Auxiliary meeting will be hosted jointly by Mrs Frank Bailey and Mrs Dora Bailey on January 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dora Bailey
Woolwich
Nequasset
Frank Bailey
Bailey
Congregational Church
Sarah Bailey
Farmingdale
Maurice Hathorne
Bernice Bailey
Carleton Squires
John Gilmore
Percy Bailey
Cyrus Gilmore
Hollis Leeman
Fritz Klippell
New Sears Manager Swaps Bath and Bangor Stores
Hollis W. Garey moves from Bangor to manage Sears Roebuck Bath store while Timothy B. Sullivan assumes Bangor duties. The Sullivans, with four children, plan to relocate from Bath to Bangor, where Mrs Sullivan was formerly Miss M Dorothy Soucy RN of Bangor. Garey, tied to Sears since Bath store opening years ago, rises from assistant manager to lead Bath operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollis W. Garey
Sears Roebuck & Co
Bangor
Bath
Timothy B. Sullivan
Queen City
Sullivan
M. Dorothy Soucy
R. N
Garey
Sears-Roebuck
University of Maine
Searstime
New York Telephone Co
C. W. Garey
Easton
Aroostook County
Also Mentioned on This Page
Arthur E. Jones
J. Edward Ball
Robert H. Applin
Jones
Chanute Field
Burt Day
Leslie Main
Charles Macurda
Main Street
Scarsdale
Larchmont
N. Y. Erville Reserve
Armories
Buckley Field
Col
Silas Lee Merry, Jr
Fort Devens
Aaron Tucker, Jr
Waterville
Maine Central
Ivan G. Rines
Maurice Rines
Keesler Field
Frank H. Gray
Wiscasset Book Club
Carrie Knight
Bath Road
Wiscasset Woman's Club
Congregational Vestry
William Kierstead
Federal Street
Milner
Jennie Ladd
Bath Girl Scout Council
Arthur Sewall
Arthur’ Bowker
Milton C. ‘Trott
David Cogan
A. M. Main
Sumner Sewall
Edward Sewall
Louise Staples
W. J. Voorhees
John Parker
Phelan
Rotary Club
West Bath Grange
Miss Dolloff
ST. Mary’s Guild
Junior Christian Endeavor Society
Ferry
Teachers Club
George Ames
Albert Temple
Chopps
Elbridge Rice
Raymond Frederick
Slyvia
Carroll Perkins
Ralph Gorham
Edward V
Fort Knox
Howard Trott
Ralph Haley
Albert Trott
Marlene
Keith Jameson
Rolvin Trott
Abagahasset Point
Stanley Jack
Day's Ferry
Federal Building
Navy
Jack
Mabel Jack
Wentworth Institute
Eugenie Hunnewell
Savadahoc Ferry
Mattie Gott
Dresden
MORSE
Moore
Winter Street Men’s Club
Hyde Park Terrace
Mrs. Stillman S. Dyer
Joseph A. Coss
North Street
Ensign
N.N.C
Stella A. Dolloff
Raymond English
Ruth W. Henry
Josephine Moore
J. Edward Pomeroy
Ernest Rogers
Allan Spear
Lewis E. Spicer
Ethel Blake
Sears, Roebuck
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