Soil Is Topic At Bath Garden Club Meeting
George McKenney Sagadahoc county agent spoke on soil care for flowers and vegetables at the Bath Garden Club gathering held at 1132 Washington. Mrs. Sumner Sewall hosted with dessert served. a Scot auction preceded the program. A beautification project and by law revisions were noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George McKenney
Sagadahoc
Bath Garden Club
McKenney
Sumner Sewall
Washington
Marie I. Preston
Portland
John Parker
Frank Reinoehl
Arthur King
Leeman Highway
Reinoehl
Joseph Mullaney
Frank Sparks
Reinoeh
William Skelton
Wesley Methodist Church Board Sets February 21 Meeting
Merle Niles was elected registrar for the University of Life at the Official Board meeting at Wesley Methodist Church. Miss Drusilla Fielding was elected general chairman of the stewardship and activities program and formed a steering committee with Stanley Hunter, Carlyle Taber and Walter E. Inham. A committee including StarJery Hunter, Mrs. Nalter E. Upham and Carlyle ather was chosen to arrange heroes for the Sunday school library and space for choir music. The policy committee noted materials and labor donated for extra shelves. Mrs. Upham said chair racks were en route and the society hosts public luncheons every other Thursday noon. Miss Priscilla Marble reported the Youth Fellowship’s second annual birthday party and entertainment set for February 23. Marc King offered to edit and mimeograph the annual church conference reports for the April 17 quarterly conference. Altar Guild president Mrs Otis Ayers called for memorial altar towers. Marc King presided. Mrs Charles Marble read reports and called roll. After the meeting, Mrs Upham presented a birthday cake to Miss Helen Follette as the ladies served coffee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merle Niles
University of Life
Wesley Methodist Church
Drusilla Fielding
Stanley Hunter
Carlyle Taber
Walter E.inham
StarJery Hunter
Nalter E. Upham
Carlyleather
Miss Fielding
Methodist Youth Fellowship
Priscilla Marple
Marc King
Otis Ayers
Altar Guild
Charles Marble
Upiam
Helen Follette
Maine Publicity Bureau Urges Town Appropriations This Year
The Maine Publicity Bureau asks towns to approve modest annual appropriations to fund its nationwide promotional work. It highlights services including mail inquiries, publications, radio and TV publicity, travel displays, and information centers in Augusta Bangor Fryeburg Kittery Portland and New York City. The bureau notes its efforts bring millions in revenue, attract new residents, and boost tax potential for Maine communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine Publicity Bureau
Publicity
Publicity Bureau
Maine
Bureau
Augusta
Bangor
Fryeburg
Kittery
Portland
Radio City
N. Y
Safe Ice Parents Urged to Prevent Tragedies This Winter
A call for community action to prevent thin ice injuries urges parents, schools, and town authorities to enforce safety rules. It stresses supervised skating, testing ice thickness of at least three inches, and ready ice rescue gear, with police and civic group leadership needed for effective prevention.
Municipal Court handles varied cases in Thursday session
Recorder Arthur D Dolloff heard two matters in Topsham and Bath with one case continued to March 2. Arthur Bisson faced a nuisance charge over hen manure storage near neighbor Alvim Settle, while Paul Wilson pleaded guilty to illegal parking on Bedford road. Sixteen year old Bath youth pleaded guilty to a peeping tom charge based on voyeuristic acts at Rodney E Ross Jr residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Superior Court
Vine Street
Westbrook
Sagadahoc County
Gardiner R. Deering
Gilbert L. Gray
Walter C. Douglas, Jr
Bath
Small
Willing
Arthur Tainter
Robert Coombs
Tainter
Gray
James DeCapua
Paul Avery
Douglas
Edward Gaudreau
Loring D. Small
West Bath
Grimard
Alcide A. Boudreau
Shediac
N. B
Route 1
Philip Hodgkins
Gwendolyn Leavitt
Richard A. Leavitt
Brunswick
Arthur D. Dolloff
Arthur Bisson
Topsham
Dolloff
Bisson
Alvim J. Settle
Paul Wilson
Bedford Road
Charles T. Small
Gardiner R. Deeringer
George F. James
Dressen
William Boyland
Deering
Robert Starling
Rodney E. Ross, Jr
Washington Street
Baptist Youth Fellowship Meets Sunday Evening
Members of the Baptist Youth Fellowship gathered Sunday evening in the vestry of the First Baptist church for devotions led by Kathy Picken. The topic Why We Differ was explored as each member read articles. Jack Wallace delivered the closing prayer. Attending were Carol Hooker Gayle Oliver Dixie Oliver Rog er Carlton Edward Larrabee and Rev Charles R Sims with guests Barbara Larrabee and Robert Philbrook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Youth Fellowship
First Baptist Church
Kathy Picken
Jack Wallace
Carol Hooker
Gayle
Dixie Oliver
Roger Carlton
Edward Larrabee
Charles R. Sims
Barbara Larrabee
Robert Philbrook
Woolwich Baptist Youth Fellowship Meets Sunday
The Woolwich Baptist Youth at Center Baptist Church conducted a Sunday gathering presided by Rosalie Hathorne. Russell Tanner read scripture and readings, Rev. Stephen Sidebotham sang a vocal solo. Each member wrote personal descriptions of others before a closing prayer circle and benediction for 22 attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woolwich Baptist Youth Fellowship
Center Baptist Church
Rosalie Hathorne
Russell Tanner
Stephen Sidebotham
Bridal Shower Thursday For Mrs. Harry Musk
Mrs. Dana Hagerthy hosted a post bridal shower at her Center street home honoring Mrs. Harry Musk formerly Sue Hagerthy. Guests included a long list of friends and relatives presenting a variety of gifts in a decorated clothes basket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Musk
Dana Hagerthy
Center Street
Musk
Sue Hagerthy
Robert Carmichael
Merton Witham
Elliot Hanson
Paul Kelley
Peuline Kelley
Audrey Durant
Francis Bisson
Heywood Newcomb
Dawn Newcomb
Seventeen Stamps Planned for Issuance in 1956
The Postmaster General announced seventeen stamps to be issued in 1956, with seven already announced. Among them are the 1 cent Mt. Vernon and the 3 cent 269th anniversary of Franklin born in Philadelphia on Jan. 17, along with the 7 cent Woodrow Wilson to debut in Staunton on Jan. 18 and other issues including The Alamo and Independence Hall. Future press releases will provide designs, places, and sale dates, and collectors will have first day cover opportunities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Vernon
Benjamin Franklin
Philadelphia
Woodrow Wilson
Staunton
Alamo
Independence Hall
Monticello
Alexander Hamilton
Nassau Hall
Princeton University
New York
Post Office Department
Troop 52 Boy Scouts Hold Board Of Review
A board of review was held at Troop 52 in the Corliss Street Baptist church vestry. Tenderfoot awards went to Michael Brown John Lee and Wayne Ames. Second Class to Raymond Hutchins Damiel Daigle Robert Waterman Jr Steven Brawn and Jack Wallace. First Class and merit badges awarded to Richard Oulton Truman Willace Jr Jackie Page Stephen Brawn and others. At next meeting the Troop Charter will be presented by Pine Tree Council scout executive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troop 52
Corliss Street Baptist Church
Tenderfoot
Michael Brown
John Lee
Wayne Ames
Raymond Hutchins
Damiel Daigle
Robert Waterman, Jr
Steven Brawn
Jack Wallace
Jackie Page
Richard Oulton
Truman Willace, Jr
Stephen Brawn
Pine Tree Council
Bath City Directory 1955 56 Issued by Crowley and Lunt
Copies of the new Bath City Directory for 1955 56 were delivered to subscribers last week. It is the 17th issue published by Crowley and Lunt and is offered on a biennial plan. The directory will be valid until January 1 1958 before another revision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath City
Crowley and Lunt
March of Dimes Urges Early Contributions Closure
John M. Conley Jr as chairman of special gift contributions said additional funds should be mailed immediately as the March of Dimes special gifts department completes fundraising activities early next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Conley, Jr
Special Gifts Department
Thank You Stamp Vendor Draws Curious Washington Crowd
The Post Office Department tests an experimental talking stamp vending device with a $4000 pilot cost, later aiming for $1000 per unit in quantity. It dispenses 2 3 and 6 cent stamps with change and promises 24 hour service, while critics call it an extravagance. Summerfield says patrons enjoy the gadget and it costs little to add to vending machines if popular.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Post Office Department
Congress
O’hara
D-Ii
Summerfield
Probate Court Wills and Estates Listed in Bath and Vicinity
Probate court records show wills and executors named for estates in Bath Georgetown Bowdoinham Phippsburg and West Bath. Executors are appointed without bond. several accounts filed or allowed with guardians and trustees noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Blaisdell
Bath
Florence E. Blaisdell
Lawrence R. Vail
Georgetown
Belle B. Vail
Edith M. Miller
Vernon W Miller
Ralph D Warren
Frank R. Warren
Civil Defense Mass Meeting in Sagadahoc County
Nearly 200 C D and Operations Officers for the Maine State Staff of Civil Defense met in Augusta under Scott Morse. Attendees included C Bruce Wright, Stanley Judkins, Bath Iron Works guards, Bath Fire Department members, Owen Richardson and deputies, Charles Boutche and Loring Alley, with a luncheon served by Joseph Larrabee and staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine State Staff of Civil Defense
Augusta
Scott Morse
Sagadahoc County
Sea and Shore Fisheries Department of
Maine
Charles Boutche
Loring Alley
Joseph W. Larrabee
Lausse Dominates: Argentine Boxer KO Record Highlighted
Argentine middleweight Ed uardo Lausse has knocked out 48 of his 68 opponents, cementing a notable knockout ratio in his career and drawing attention from boxing fans and analysts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eduardo Lausse
Nine Fish And Game Roundup By Ron Speers
Ice fishing draws reports of salmon and trout as Maine sportsmen share tales of luck and mishaps. The piece notes a salt water derby running July 1 to Sept 30 from Bailey Island to Cape Elizabeth and bids clubs to join the 1956 cooperative pheasant rearing program with six week old birds released by November 1 under warden supervision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Portland
Bailey Island
Halfway Rock
Cape Elizabeth East
Pine Point
Biddeford Pool
Consolidated Sportsmen's Club
Lawyer Street
Waine
George Bucknam
Fish and Game Department
Ylan
Bucknam
Augusta
LaFleur Urges Statewide Education and Industry Focus
Portland attorney Alex LaFleur praised Maine’s education system and school construction while urging higher teaching standards and a stronger teacher corps. He warned against tax abatements for new industry, urged protecting existing firms, and called for a state funded mineral value survey to support industrial growth. He emphasized science and ongoing global competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
LaFleur
Maine
Health report details county disease cases
Sagadahoc County weekly report from Maine Department of Health and Welfare lists chickenpox and streptococcal nasopharyngitis cases by town. Phippsburg Richmond Topsham West Bath report multiple streptococcal infections and two chickenpox cases as of week ending February 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sagadahoc
State of Maine Department of Health and Welfare
Phippsburg
Richmond
Topsham
West Bath
World railways largely government owned claim
A report states that more than half of the world’s railway mileage remains under government ownership, highlighting the dominance of public control in global rail networks.
Crossword clues and cryptogram puzzle from a newspaper page
A mixed crossword with across and down clues, plus a cryptogram puzzle and attribution. Includes wordplay items such as clues for tapestry grassy space in forest and Norse goddess, and a Longfellow coded message with a Thackeray quotation, all from a single syndicated page segment.
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Wesley Methodist Church Board
Henry W. Bickford
Lisbon Falls
Woolwich
Bickford
Mrs
Boy Scouts
March OF Dimes
Jack Adams
Probate
Frances E. Wilson
Bowdoinham
Herbert E. Melhorn
Nathan F. Cogan
Dora G. Cohen
Guardian
Roland R. Lagasse, Sr
Gertrude Lagasse
Elizabeth D. M. Stevens
Charles L. Stevens
Gedeon Allard
Benoit Allard
Joan Golden
James J. Landers
Kathleen Gaynor
Annie R. Hodgdon
Nellie L. Hodgdon
Mary M. O'Connor
Cambridge
Massachusetts
Frank A. Lynch
Vernon B. Hutchins
Christine C. Snipe
John J. Keegan
Allan Spear
Abigail F. Carter
Margaret R. Wilson
Bowdeinham
William d. Farrar
Ron Speers
Alex LaFleur
Health Report
Longfellow
PIQ
Qltkawiz KL Tqng Viskmiqt
Somatingd & Society
Thackeray
King Featured Syndicate
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