Sebasco Lodge opening signals busy Maine vacation season
Resorts on the Maine coast unveil a season format with the Portland Lions club and rotary club hosting annual field days. Sebasco Lodge boasts a top nine-hole golf course in near perfect condition, new dining room, and extensive improvements. The resort offers swimming pools, boating, beach, fishing, and a premier location, promising a bustling history as guests return for summer.
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Maine
Portland Lions Club
Ry Club
Robert Frink
Morse High Faclows
Sebasco Lodge
New Eng
Orr
Golf In Maine 1953 Guide Released For Fans
The 24th annual guide of Golf In Maine was released for distribution to golf fans. Compiled by veteran newspaper editor Harry C Webber the 128 page book catalogues Maine golf courses tournaments record holders officials and other data. Copies are available free upon request to the Maine Publicity Bureau in Portland Maine.
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Maine
Newspa
Harry C. Webber
Webber
Pine Tree
Maine Publicity Bureau
St. John Street
Portland
Marriage Intentions Filed by Nashua Couples and More
Marriage intentions filed at City Clerk Harry E Ring Jr list Ronald F Short and Ethel Jane Furber of Nashua and Robert E Dyer and Beverly Coombs of Brunswick with both couples described by their parents and addresses.
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Harry E. Ring, Jr
Ronald F. Short
Nashua
Ethel Jane Furber
Charles R. Furber
Bedford Road
Robert E. Dyer
Ralph Dyer
Brunswick
Beverly Coombs
Ls Forest ‘G. Coombs
Cherry Street
Engagment announced for Celista Savoie and Oscar Page
Mr and Mrs Lester Savoie of 161 Middle Street announce the engagement of their daughter Celista Savoie to Oscar Page of Wiscasset. No date has been set for the wedding.
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Lester Savoie
161 Middle Street
Celista Savoie
Oscar Page
Wiscasset
Mrs Edward Sewall Hosts Washington Street Club
Mrs Edward Sewall of Washington street entertained the Monday Contract Club Monday afternoon.
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Edward Sewall
Washington Street
Monday Contract
Birthday Honors for Bath Shipyard Worker George F. McLellan
George F. McLellan of Bath and New Quasset observed his eighty fourth birthday at home with family, neighbors, and friends. A former Bath shipyard worker who immigrated from Central Economy in 1899, he uses a wheelchair but remains cheerful and cherished by four daughters and four granddaughters. He attends First Baptist Church and enjoys radios and newspapers amid birthday gifts and flowers.
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George F. McLellan
Nequasset
Bath
Mr. McLellan
N. S
McLellan
First Baptist Church of
John Brooks
Edward Blake
Ray Leavitt
Topsham
Huse Street
Celebration of 300th Anniversary in Maine Towns
The committee for the celebration of the 300th anniversary of Kennebunkport, Cape Porpoise and Arundel has prepared a booklet recognizing the event. It includes early Maine days accounts, many pictures, lists of July and August events, and descriptions of hotels and tourist accommodations.
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Kennebunport
Cape Porpoise
Arundel
Maine
Health report: Sagadahoc county illness counts
The weekly communicable disease report for Sagadahoc county shows seven German measles cases and one measles case. Richmond records two German measles cases and one hepatitis infectious case, while Topsham reports one German measles case and one streptococcal nasopharyngitis.
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Sagadahoc
Maine Department of Health and Welfare
Richmond
Topsham
Hathorne-Hathorne Engagement Announced in Bristol
Mr and Mrs Elwood A Hathorne announce daughter Norma Helen Hathorne engaged to Wesley Myron Simpson son of Mr and Mrs Wesley Simpson Both families reside in Bristol Morse High student Norma works at Crosman store on Washington Street Wesley a World War II veteran employed at General Motors plant in Bristol Conn
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Elwood A. Hathorne
Highland Street
Norma Helen
Wesley Myron Simpson
Wesley C. Simpson
Fishercourt
Miss Hathorne
Morse High School
Crosman
Washington Street
Mr. Simpson
General Motors
Bristol
Jamaica and Connecticut Compared in Size
The island of Jamaica in the West Indies is about the size of Connecticut. This fact places Jamaica's land area alongside a U S state, highlighting its compact but substantial geographic footprint within the Caribbean region.
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Jamaica
West Indies
Connecticut
Stevens-Simonton Wedding Friday Evening At Eight
Miss Ruth Alberta Simonton and Paul A Stevens were married Friday evening in a double ring ceremony at 918 Washington street performed by Rev. David L. Wilson. The couple plans a reception at the bride’s home and will reside at 477 Washington street after a wedding trip.
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Stevens-Simonton
Christiansen-Somes Wedding Held in Sheepscot Saturday
Miss Sherrill Somes daughter of Mrs Wesley Day of Wiscasset and the late Stanley E Somes married Charles R Christiansen Jr son of Mr and Mrs Charles R Christiansen of 32 Drayton road in a double ring ceremony at three in the home of Rev Dr Lawrence Averill substitute minister at Wiscasset Congregational church in Sheepscot The bride wore a white linen suit with white accessories and a white corsage Attendant Miss Joan Johnson wore a grey and white corded suit Best man Albert Cornish The couple left for a wedding trip to New Hampshire and will reside on Fort Hill street in Wiscasset upon return Mrs Christiansen recently graduated from Wiscasset High School and works at Pioneer Motel in Wiscasset Mr Christiansen Morse High School 1949 graduate and three years service including 18 months in Korea was discharged last October He works in the electrical department at Bath Iron Works.
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Ruth Alberta Simonton
Georgianna Simonton
Washington Street
Albert H. Simonton
Woolwich
Paul
A. Stevens
Mary Stevens
Georgetown
David L. Wilson
Walter Simonton
Simonton
Stevens
Lincoln Academy
Damariscotta
Bath Memorial Hospital School of Nursing
Sherrill Somes
Wesley Day
Wiscasset
Stanley E. Somes
Charles R. Christiansen, Jr
Charles R. Christiansen
Drayton Road
Lawrence Averill
Wiscasset Congregational Church
Sheepscot
Joan Johnson
Albert Cornish
Bath
New Hampshire
Fort Hill Street
Christiansen
Wiscasset High School
Pioneer Motel
Homecoming for Three Years Navy Vet Carl Henrikson
Carl F. Henrikson, after three years in the U S Navy with no leave, arrived Sunday to spend 30 days with his parents at 64 Mechanic Street. A Morse High School graduate, he joined the Navy in July 1950, trained at Great Lakes, served in Japan and Korea, and will report after leave to a Naval Air Base in California.
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U. S. Navy
Carl F. Henrikson
Joseph H. Henrikson
Mechanic Street
Henrikson
Navy
Morse High School
Great Lakes
Ilinois
Japan
Korea
California
Boston
Naval Air Base
Johnson Grill engagement announced after tea in Bath area
Mrs. Royal Alfred Johnson announced the engagement of her daughter Sandra to John Anthony Grill of New York City. Sandra Johnson, a Morse High School 1952 graduate, attended Lasell College and works at Bath National Bank. Grill, a Manhattan College 1951 graduate with a B E, is Alma field representative in Mineola. The engagement was shared at a tea hosted by Mrs. Johnson for classmates Mrs. William Spann and her children Billy and Ronald, who later visited Mrs. Stopher Stancliffe Hurst at Small Point.
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Royal Alfred Johnson
Sandra
John Anthony Grill
John Grill
New York City
Miss Johnson
Morse High School
Lasell Junior College
Auburndale
Mass
Bath National Bank
Grill
Manhattan College
Alma
Mineola
S. 1
N. Y
Johnson
Double Birthday Party for Youngsters
Judith and Nancy Cobb daughters of Mr and Mrs James Cobb of 73 Academy Street were guests of honor at a party Tuesday last week at the home of their grandparents Mr and Mrs Floyd Elwell of 21 Corliss Street the occasion being Judy s third birthday and Nancy s first Two gaily decorated birthday cakes were served with ice cream cookies and punch Each child was remembered with a candy favor basket and balloons Mrs Cobb assisted in serving by Mrs Kay Doyle and Mrs Alice Elwell Judy and Nancy received no gifts and cards games were played with Kit Coombs winning Phi t he Tail on the Donkey and Beverly Doyle Dropping Peanuts in the Bottle Invited guests were Deah and Angela Chapman Beverly and Carol Doyle Stephen Doyle Robert and Ace Hendrickson Scottie Marsh Margaret Wit church Marion and Bishard Elwell Kitty Coombs Penny and William Cornish and Roger Grundy all of Bath Mrs Edward Cobb Mrs Stephen Parker Margaret Turgeon and Stephen Parker all of Brunswick Several other mothers accompanied their children.
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Judith
Nancy Cobb
James Cobb
Academy Street
Floyd Elwell
Corliss Street
Judy
Nancy
Alice Elwell
Ames
Kit Coombs
Phi
Beverly
Doyle
Exers
Deah
Angela Chapman
Carol Doyle
Stephen Doyle
Robert
Ace Hendrickson
Scottie Marsh
Margaret Witchurch
Marion
Bishard E]well
Kitty Coombs
Penny
William Cornish
Roger Grundy
Bath
Edward Cobb
Stephen Parker
Margaret Turgeon
Brunswick
Miss Lascam Huse Returns From Scotland
Miss Lasca M. Huse daughter of Mr and Mrs H Augustus Huse 21 Court Street arrived home after a year at the University of Edinburgh Scotland She came home on the Queen Elizabeth met by her mother and brother in law Daniel Wheeler of Dover Mass Her Scottish visit included skiing in the Alps Easter travel to Italy Paris Holland and Germany She graduates Morse High School 1950 and will begin her senior year at Connecticut College for Women after two years study abroad
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Lasca M. Huse
H. Augustus Huse
Court Street
University of Edinburgh
Scotland
New York
Miss Huse
Daniel Wheeler
Dover
Mass
British Isles
Alps
Italy
Paris
Holland
Germany
Huse
Morse High School
Soring
Connecticut College For Women
Edinburgh
Dillard Danforth Evening Wedding Reported
Miss Elizabeth M Danforth daughter of Mr and Mrs Warren Danforth of 320 Washington street and Charles E Dillard E M 3 U S Navy son of Mrs Nellie Kirby of Lebanon Tenn were married on the evening of June 5 at 898 Middle street in Rev Laforest E Hodgkins home The ceremony was in the presence of immediate family The bride wore a light blue dress and red roses The attendant Miss Frances Ricker wore a sheer flowered dress Mrs Dillard resides with her parents while Mr Dillard is attached to the U S S Mitscher now in Boston
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Elizabeth M. Danforth
Warren Danforth
Washington Street
Charles E. Dillard
E.M
U. S. Navy
Nellie Kirby
Lebanon, Tenn
Middle Street
Laforest E. Hodgkins
Frances Ricker
Mrs. Dillard
Mr. Dillard
Sewall Son Leaves for Army Training at Fort Devens
David Sewall son of Ex Gov and Mrs Sumner Sewall of 1132 Washington Street departed Tuesday for Fort Devens Massachusetts for initial training with the U S Army.
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David Sewall
Sumner Sewall
Washington Street
Fort Devens
Mass
U. S. Army
National Farm Labor Bulletin recruitment notice
The National Farm Labor Bulletin is published and mailed to subscribers twice monthly listing available farm labor and registrant data including names and addresses across states. Trial subscription is seven months for $10, organized by the World Breeders Association, Richmond VA.
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World Breeders Association
P. O
Richmond Va
Classified Rates Notice for Farm and Property Sales
Classified rates announce 25 words for first insertion at five cents each additional insertion twenty cents. Copy must reach this offer by Wednesday. Sale of farm and shore property in Stamey Wallace area at 48 Front Street.
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Front St
Odd Fellows and Rebekahs Aid Polio Fight Dinner Planned
The Grand Lodge of Odd Fellowship in Maine reports strong support for polio relief. Lincoln Lodge and Queen Esther Rebekah organize a baked bean supper at Odd Fellows hall on Wednesday, June 24, to raise funds for a Hyde Memorial Home respirator and related costs. Committee members include Mrs. Pearl Reed, Mrs. Inez Carter, Mrs. Sarah Potter, Mrs. Ethel Bailey, and Mrs. Louise Brown.
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Grand Lodge of
Odd Fellowship of Maine
Lincoln Loco I. O. O. F
Ie Riece Rebekah
New Hospital
Aroostook County
Odd Fellows Hall
Pearl Reed
Inez Carter
Sarah Potter
Ethel Bailey
Louise Brown
Bath Masons Attend St. John's Day Service
One hundred fourteen members of Solar Lodge and Polar Star Lodge Masons attended the annual St. John's Day services at Central Congregational church. Worshipful master Sherwood Francis led the call to worship and invocation, while Polar Star master William A. Boyce led the responsive readings.
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Solar Lodge
Polar Star Lodge
St. John's Day
Sherwood Francis
William A. Boyce
Arthur Stilphen
Solar
George Anton
Polar Star
St. John’s Day
Eden
Laforest E. Hodgkins
Arthur Pratt
N. Gratz Jackson
Fred S. King
George Merritt
Dunlap Commandery
Commandery Band
Harvey Hartnett Wedding At St Mary's Rectory
Miss Jean Ellen Harvey Hartnett wed Gordon Dana Harvey Saturday at St Marys Rectory in Bath. Attendant James Footer, best man Thomas Elliott. Couple to reside with bride's parents until home is ready. Bride a Morse High graduate 1952 employed at Excel Cleaners office. Groom Morse 1950 grad served overseas with Armed Forces now at Bath Iron Works.
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Thomas Elliott
Bath
White Mountains
Harvey
Morse High School
Excel Cleaners
Armed Forces
Bath Iron Works Corp
Miss Jean Garbett to be Army nurse
Miss Jean Ann Garbett of Western avenue White Plains New York class of 50 to receive diplomas June 10 from Eastern Maine General Hospital School of Nursing Bangor. She plans an Army nursing career possibly with two years in Arabia after graduation and returns to Bath after a five day stay.
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Jean Ann Garbett
Western Avenue
James V. Garbett
White Plains
N. Y
Eastern Maine General Hospital School of Nursing
Bangor
Garland Street School
Log Lodge
Lucerne
George Hartsgrove
Bath
Garbett
Morse
University of Maine
Children's Hospital
Boston
Bangor State Hospital
Arabia
Richardson Engagement Set In Bath For Gertrude Richardson
Mrs. Earl Richardson of Bath announces the engagement of her daughter Gertrude Elizabeth to Harold Leavitt son of Mrs. Abbie Leavitt of Georgetown. Miss Richardson a Bath waitress will wed Saturday July 4 at a home. Leavitt is a World War II veteran now employed at Bath Iron Works.
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Earl Richardson
Bath
Gertrude
Elizabeth
Harold Leavitt
Abbie Leavitt
Georgetown
Miss Richardson
Leavitt
Mr. Leavitt
Bath Iron Works
Tower of Pisa Tilt Rate Estimated
It is estimated that the leaning Tower of Pisa tilts .04 of an inch farther each year, signaling ongoing gradual movement. The figure reflects a measurable yearly progression since measurements began, highlighting the structure’s persistent tilt and the challenges of stabilization efforts.
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Pisa
Bowdoinham Wedding and Local Notices Brief
The article covers the marriage of Miss Greta Dawn Babb in Bowdoinham and lists attendants and reception details. It also notes personal items including births, summer plans, and visits of residents such as Lt. M Weston Dow and families. several local residents are mentioned with travel and employment updates.
Golf in Maine praised by radio commentator
National recognition came for "Golf Maine" as Morgan Baker praised editor Harry C. Webber on WEEI Boston. The 24th annual edition, published since 1930, highlights Maine courses records and champions with many photos and banded by a White House letter. Free copies offered via the Maine Public Bureau in Portland.
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Maine
Morgan Baker
WEEI
Boston
Harry C. Webber
Mr. Webber
Webber
White House
Puberty Bureau
St. John Street
Portland
Hutchins Family Heads to Lobster Pond After Salmon Return
Mr and Mrs W Stanley Hutchins and children Holly and Roger of 23 Dummer Street depart this evening for Green Hutchins father Frank Ledamun at Lobster Pond where they will visit and have brought back a good number of salmon. Rudolph Jacques and wife spent the weekend in Boston visiting friends. Mrs Lee Ingalls of Cambridge passed the weekend at her home here. Mrs Leon Dunklee Mrs Vernon Little and son Blaine visited Greenfield Mass on Tuesday and Wednesday. Patricia Rogers and Dorothy Dickinson attended the Babb Pelkey wedding in Waterville Saturday. Hollis Temple and family spent the weekend in Sherman Mills visiting Mrs Temple's father.
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M. Weston Dow
Westfield
Mass
Todd Winthrop Dow
Westover Air Base Hospital
Chicopee
Dow
Nancy Freeman
Portland
Vining Dunlap
Honduras
East Bowdeinham
Patricia Brown
Farmington State Teachers’ College
Swampscott
Rudolph’ Jacques
Boston
Lee Ingalls
Cambridge
Leon Dunklee
Vernon Little
Son Blaine
Greenfield
Patricia Rogers
Dorothy Dickinson
Waterville
Babb-Pelkey
Hollis Temple
Familly
Sherman Mills
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George F. M’lellan
Health Report
Yy, Nee
First Federal Savings ~“Loan Association
Front ST. Bath,me
Christiansen-Somes
Carl Henrikson
William Spann
Billy and
Ronald
Stopher Stancliffe Hurst
MISS
Central Church
Rev
Laforest Hodgking
THE
National Farm Labor Bulletin
Keligy's
New & Parts
North St. Ext
ODD Fellows Lodge
Rebekahs
Hyde
Bath Masons
Masons
W. R. Morse
Rangeley
American Express Co
Rengeley
Gregory Peck
Stanley Clements
Trail Blazers
Universal
Heri
Hayden
Sue
Bride
Post- Edward
Jean Ellen
Id N. Hartnett
Bluff Sear
Gordon Dana Harvey
Earl Harvey
James Footer
Jean Garbett
East Maine Hospital School of Nursing
Big City
Universal International
Bowdoinham
Greta Dawn
Carlene Taylor
R.N
Bonnie Savage
Harold Flagg
William Pelkey
Julius Levine
Leah Fortier
Lucienne Pellerin
Rositee Marcou
Crescent Hotel
Canada
Waterville High School
Sisters’ Hospital
Babb
Brunswick High School
Tau Kappa Epsilon
U. S. Marine Corps
Jane Powell
Farley Granger
News
Gobi
Richard Widmark
Don Taylor
Casey Adams
Desert Legion
Alan Ladd
Arlene Dahlia
Dale Samint
Danny Thomas
Pegsy Lee
the Girls of
Pleasure Island
Marines On An Island
Leo Genm
Fisa Lancaster
Thurs
Elisabets
Faylor
Wm. Powell
Technicolo
Beast
Anr
W. Stanley Hutchins
Holly and
Roger
Dummer Street
Green- Hutchins
Frank Ledamun
Fes
Sun
Mon
Yvonne Decarlo
Rock Hudson
Mickey Rooney
Eddie Bracken
Bright Road
Mad Bell
Lakewood
Rodgers’ and Hammerstein
Au Stipe
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