Wiscasset Reelected Officials Cruise to New Terms
In Wiscasset Harold E. Campbell wins reelection as first selectman 328 to 224 over Carroll Curtis for his 11th consecutive year. Earl Colby re elected second selectman 375 to 181 over Willard Abbott. Third selectman Leroy Farmer re elected unopposed. Road commissioner Donald W. Shea edges Carl H. Boudoin 292 to 277. Mrs. Helen Erskine unopposed for town clerk full term. Additional wins include treasurer exile tax collector Everett Jackson and Alton Erskine constable. Fire warden to be chosen by 12 write in votes. Social notices cover a surprise shower for Mrs. Marshall Beattie and 25th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Forrest Johnson. Community events listed from St. Philip's Auxiliary and other local notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First
Harold E. Campbell
Carroll Curtis
Earl B. Colby
Willard Abbott
Third
Leroy Farmer
Donald W. Shea
Carl H. Boudoin
Helen Erskine
Charles S. Sewall
Priscilla Campbell
Everett Jackson
Alton Erskine
Donald T. Brackett
Stanton A. Sherman
William Bradford
Richard Higgins
Aubrey Fullerton
Open House for Local Boy Scout Troop Draws Attendees
The March 4 Open House meeting of the local Boy Scout troop drew a large crowd. White Nichols led an informative program with Ken neth Anderson of the Maine State Fish and Game Department speaking on wood duck boxes and migration. A charter presentation by Dr. E. D. Schubert and involvement by John Sutter of the American Legion post highlighted the event. Scoutmaster Roderick Bell and sponsors supported the proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Nichols
Kenneth Anderson
Maine State Fish and Game Department
E. D. Schubert
John Sutter
American Legion Post
Roderick Bell
Pine Tree Council Banquet Draws Troop 201 Dads
Troop 201 from Pine Tree Council attended the Father and Son banquet at Brunswick Naval Air Station. Present were Stuart Gross, Tommy Hussey, Billy Cossette, Stuart Benner, Robert Deahl, Frank Adams, Wesley Day, George Harding, Weston Pitcher, Daniel Lewis, David Deahl, Richard Morris, Wayne Adams, Neal Adams, Dennis Soule, Stephen Peaslee and Michael Tucker. A Saturday hike supported state conservation plans for the coming year. At Wiscasset High School two seniors Leigh Campbell and Dean Shea were commended by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation for high college aptitude test performance. Maine runners-up in 1957-58 Merit Scholarship contest.
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Pine Tree Council
Brunswick Naval Air Station
Stuart Gross
Tommy Hussey
Billy Cossette
Stuart Benner
Robert Deahl
Frank Adams
Wesley Day
George Harding
Weston Pitcher
Daniel Lewis
David Deahl
Richard Morris
Wayne Adams
Neal Adams
Dennis Soule
Stephen Peaslee
Michael Tucer
Wiscasset High School
Leigh Campbell
Dean Shea
National Merit Scholarship Corporation
Ralph Hilton
Wiscasset
Maine
Woolwich Community News Roundup of Visits Events and Birth
Mrs Eleanor Jameson and others travel to Boston for a Flower Show. Guilford and North Woolwich visitors share weekends with relatives. Mr and Mrs Carlton Day Reed Jr welcome a daughter Abigail born March 4. Local clubs meet with various gatherings and a Woolwich Central school supper supports a tape recorder fund. Union Bridge Mothers Club hosts a surprise shower for Mrs Keith Jameson. Several families travel to support weddings and visits across Bath Sagadahoc Ferry Day's Ferry and Portland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eleanor Jameson
Merline Wright
Frances Wright
Beverly Wright
Woolwich Center
Boston
Mechanics Building
Kermit Bennit
Glenice and Graig
Guilford
Day's Ferry
Abigail
Patricia Baker
Nequasset
Susan Bates
Joan Robertson
Bath
Portland
Vera Wright
Union Bridge
Keith Jameson
Jameson
Omar Gerrish
Omar Gerrish, Jr
South Portland
Day's Ferry Community Club
Herbert Munsey
Richard Campbell
Woolwich P
Lawrence Edwards
Sagadahock Ferry
Forrest Baker
Community notes and club events from local church groups
Members of the Evening Guild report proceeds from the Tom Thumb Wedding and plan an April smorgasbord. Rebekah lodge observes charter member night and its 12th anniversary. Wiscasset Women’s Club meets Friday at 1 30 p m with a coffee hour. Personal items include moves, returns from training, and a new baby born at Miles Memorial hospital.
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National Merit Scholarship Corporation
Rebekah Lodge
Albert Bailey
Woolwich
Wiscasset Women's Club
St. Philip's Parish House
Record Hop Slated At Huse School Friday
A record hop for sixth to eighth graders will be held Friday evening at Huse Memorial School. The event is sponsored by the Huse Parent Teacher Association. Patrons include Mr and Mrs Ralph Crocker Rev Richard Adams Mr and Mrs John J Keegan Jr Manley William Greene Mr and Mrs Stanley Hunter Mrs Paul McCole and Mr and Mrs Melvin Comeau. Dancing runs from 7 to 10 pm with refreshments served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huse Memorial School
Huse Parent Teacher Association
Ralph Crocker
Richard Adams
John J. Keegan, Jr
Manley William Greene
Stanley Hunter
Paul McCole
Melvin Comeau
Morse High Sophomore Charles King Stricken With Flu
Charles King son of Mrs Helena King is confined to his home with the flu. He is a sophomore at Morse High School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles King
Helena King
Denny Joad
Morse High School
Woolwich Town Warrant Seeks 38 Articles at March Meeting
Woolwich voters will vote on 38 warrant articles at the March 15 town meeting including a 1411,209.12 school appropriation hike due to proposed teacher salary raises and high school tuition. Town officers face election March 14 with several incumbents unopposed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woolwich
Central School
First
T. Tarpy Schulten
Harold Leeman
Lawrence Edwards
Elvan Edwards
William J. Phillips
Woolwich Central School
Maine Publicity Bureau
Woolwich Fire Department
Nineteen Cadets Earn Promotions At Sunday Drill
Nineteen members of the Smith Tobey Post Cadets Junior Drum Corps received promotions at Sunday afternoon’s drill at the state armory. Ten new first class promotions include Steve Burnham Edward Bouener William Cloutier John Mac Guire Richard Elwell Woodrow Gray Dean Soule Henry Gallant Bruce Fielding Thomas London Alvin Hill Dennis Hallowell Lyle Payson Richard Gallant and Richard Hall. Others promoted include corporal awards for Jack Preney Frank Moore and Sam Trott with Sgt William Russell advancing to staff sergeant. The unit returns March 29 for Drumfest in the Boston arena as the only out of state entrant in the Lt Norman Prince Brum Corps event watched by 5000 spectators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith-Tobey Post Cadets
State Armory
Steve Burnham
Edward Bouener
William Cloutier
John MacGuire
Richard el
William Russell
Boston
Norman Prince
Nequasset Auxiliary Holds Meeting With Mrs Stacy
Nequasset Extension group met with Mrs Norma Holbrook to hear a program Making Your Broiler Work and sampled a broiler meal prepared by Mrs Florence Hathorne Mrs Alta Robson and Mrs Geraldine Edgerly. The group voted to send chairman Mrs Ruth Leeman to Farm and Home Week at Orono March 31 and announced next meeting April 9 at the Good Will club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nequasset Extension Group
Norma Holbrook
Nweeqquasse Toac
Florence Hathorne
Alta Robson
Geraldine Edgerly
Ruth Leeman
Orono
Good Will Club
West Bath Sewing Group Fashions Bandages for Hospital Aid
The West Bath Sewing Group gathered at Mrs. Francis Dechan’s home on Thursday to sew bandages for Fagus hospital and Red Cross. Refreshments were served as attendees listed include Mrs. Alfred Condon, Mrs. Harold Perkins, Mrs. Oliver Wass, Mrs. Carl Hague and Mrs. Courtney Stover. Other notes mention visiting relatives and local residents in Canaan, Harrington, Saco, Nashua and Gardiner with brief health and travel updates.
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West Bath
Francis Dechan
Fagus Hospital
Red Cross
Alfred Condon
Harold Perkins
Oliver Wass
Carl Hague
Courtney Stover
Wilson Fitzgerald
Benjamin Fitzgerald
Canaan
Emery Fitzgerald
Bowdoin College
Colin Dinsmore
Harrington
Lee Ketchum
Debbie
Saco
George Currier
Nashua N. H
Mr. Ketchum
Willian Ketchum
F. W. Deehan
B. F Whitmore
Gardiner
Dresden Town Meeting Elects Officials and Sets Budgets
Dresden voters re elected Stephen Powell moderator and selectmen Wilmot and Trussell plus James McCoy as clerk. Elinor Emerson succeeds John F. Hall as treasurer with other officers named. Budgets allocate 13704.96 for school repairs 2800 for highways 2500 snow bills 1500 aid to dependent children and more. Reminder of local events includes engagements and school activities. Sherman Anthony, Spanish War veteran, died at Togus hospital. burial followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dresden
Stephen Powell
Wilmot
Trussell
Leonard Alexander
James McCoy
Elinor Emerson
John FE. Hall
Jessie C. Houdlette
Emil Popp
Richard Robbins
Dresden Fire Association
Gardiner General Hospital
Blinn’s Hill
Forest Hill
Maple Grove
Richmond
City of
Gardiner
Eastern River Grange
Sherman Anthony Sherman Anthony
Togus Veterans Hospital
Julia Anthony
Town
C. Acker
St. Petersburg
Fla
George Anthony
Tampa
A. Schott
Dixon
Togus
Morse High Class of 1948 to Meet Monday Night
The Morse High School class of 1948 will meet Monday night in Room 107 to plan its 10th reunion at the June alumni banquet. Committees for entertainment publicity finance tickets refreshments and decorations will be formed and spouses of members are invited.
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Morse High School
Richmond Town Elections Install Broad Board of Officers
About 500 citizens turnout for annual town elections. Re-elected selectmen Thomas Hitkley Roger Gibbs and Carleton Curtis town clerk Vincent Jones and trust funds trustee re-elected. Bernard Smith keeps three year school board seat. Town approves 99216 in appropriations up from last year by 2000. Street light on Routes 197 and 24 and one way Darrah street accepted. Town budget vote indicates tax rate rise of about two mills. Various auxiliary and civic group meetings noted with community events and honors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Hitkley
Roger Gibbs
Carleton Curtis
Vincent Jones
Bernard Smith
Harris Hutchins
William Sullivan
Cleveland Marriner
Ernest Purington
Darrah Street
Earle McFee
Murphy Couple Depart for New York City Visit
Mr and Mrs Joseph Murphy of 507 Washington street depart Bath on Monday for New York City to stay with Mrs Murphy sister and brother in law Mrs and Mr Arthur Lindberg Their children Maureen and James will stay with their grandmother Mrs Benjamin Peightal and her daughter and son in law during their absence
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Frank H. Gray
Water, Street
Miles Memorial Hospital
Damariscotta
Stanley Dodge
Hollywood
Fla
Joseph Murphy
Washington Street
Bath
New York City
Murphy
Arthur Lindberg
Maureen
James
Benjamin Peightal
Slate Of Officers Presented At Cosmopolitan Club
At a meeting last week the Cosmopolitan club presented a slate of officers for the coming year led by president Mrs Charles T Small and first vice president Mrs Gerard Billington. Directors named include Mrs Loring Addison and Miss Ada Greenblatt. The club also noted a successful card party, a March 17 Garden club event, Easter seal work for Pine Tree Society, and plans for a Home Extension department with an organization meeting set for Friday March 14. The 45th anniversary banquet will be March 12 with guests including Maine Federation leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emerson Lane Post Auxiliary
American Legion
The
Legion Post
Audrey Derwitz
Helen Gilpatrick
Francis Sideclinger
Heart Fund
Dorothy Sievais
Helma Miller
Fort Richmond
D. A R
Russell Ring
Elizabeth Berry
Richmond High School
Marilyn Yates
Litchfield Academy
Good Citizens
Mina Cloris
Johnny Appleseed
Erton
Chester Bennett
Albert May
Dana Sullivan
George Tibbetts
Edward Coughlin
Joseph Seigars
Williams Emmons
Horace Hinkley
Clayton Pickham
Hook and Lnedder Co
Winfield Hull
Clowes Guiou, Jr
Topsham
District 10
Evening Star Rebekah Lodge
Brunswick
Guardian
Dorcas Rebekah Lodge
Waterville
Bernice Thyng
Velma Withee
Maroh
Schyler Colfax
Francis White
Maurice Reynolds
Litchfield
Richmond
Gardiner General Hospital
Reynolds
Chestnut Street
Vincent Jonzs
Thurday
Florida
Ruvssill
Alfred Tarr
Henry Tarr
Co By College
Eline Marquis
Nathaniel Gilpatrick
University of Maine
Daniel Bettle
Fred Farley
Earle Farley
South Lancaster
Mass
Atlantic Union College
Oscar Douglass
Lewiston
Charles Danforth
Cosmopolitan Club
Linwood W. Boardman
Loring R. Addison
Louis Petlock
Delan Bonsey
Melvina Vachon
Leslie Stairs
Edward Murphy
Daniel Matter
Harold Avery
Ada Y. Greenblatt
Albert Whitney
Cosmopolitan Garden Club
Addison
Nellie Goodrich
Prudentife
Allen F. Garner
Maine Federation of Women’s Clubs
William Berry
Stephen Petrick
Emerton Gross
Gerard Billington
Forrest Whitney
Anne Shaw
Memorial Hospital
Bonney
Warren F. Hawley
Leo Paradis
Woodbury Bailey
Allen Noble
Jennie Walker
Nequasset Extension Group Meets With Mrs Holbrook
Nequasset Ladies Auxiliary met at Mrs Reginald Stacy s home on Barley Neck road with Mrs Jessie Spaulding as hostess. Refreshments were served by Mrs William Robson. After a brief business meeting a social hour of games followed with prizes to Mrs Hollis Leeman Mrs Robson Mrs Ethel Reed and Mrs Maurice Hathorne. Next meeting is March 20 at Mrs Holbrook s home on the Nequasset road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nequasset Ladies Auxiliary
Reginald Stacy
Barley Neck Road
Jessie Spaulding
Spaulding
William Robson
Hollis Leeman
Robson
Ethel Reed
Maurice Hathorne
Ruby Stinson
Frederick Gilmore
Wilbur Presley
Lester Holbrook
Rebecca Jane Servens
Mrs. Holbrook
Nequasset Road
Dr Averill Speaks At Winter Street Ladies Aid Meeting
Dr Lawrence Averill of Sheep scott was guest speaker at the Friday afternoon Ladies Aid gathering of Winter Street Congregational church with members from Central church in attendance. He lectured on Adulthood as educator and author. Mrs Clifford B Wilband led a devotional service. Tea was served by a committee including Mrs Clarence Fullerton and guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Averill
Sheepscott
Ladies Aid
Winter Street
Ladies Aid of
Central Church
Averill
Clifford B. Wilband
Arthur M. Bowker
Clarence Fullerton
Eleanor Ferguson
Eugene Sprague
Camden man hurt in Route 1 crash near West Bath
Howard Simonton Jr., 21, fell asleep at the wheel and rolled over after his car left Route 1 in West Bath. State Trooper Hodgkins reported two cut fingers and no hospitalization. Damage to the vehicle was estimated at 400 dollars. The incident occurred about 5 am Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camden
West Bath
Philip Hodgkins
Howard Simonton, Jr
Hodgkins
Simonton
State President Speaks At Delta Kappa Gamma Meeting
Miss Mable Hastie, state president of Alpha Psi Mu honorary teachers sorority, guest speaker at Delta Kappa Gamma's monthly meeting at the Cosmopolitan club. She led a panel with Morse High School Future Teachers Club members on teaching preparations, fundamentals, and the value of engagement with students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mable Hastie
Alpha Psi Me
Delta Kappa Gamma
Cosmopolitan Club
Miss Hastie
Farmington State Teachers College
Morse High School
Future Teachers Club
Hastie
Farmington
Federation Of Women Republican Clubs Meet In Sedgwick March 25
Sagadahoc County Women’s Republican club hosts Maine Federation of Women’s Republican clubs at Hotel Sedgwick on March 25. Richard S. Cooper, New Hampshire national committeeman, to speak afternoon session. Roxy C. Stinchfield calls 11:30 a.m. board meeting, noon federation session, luncheon at 1 p.m. Reservations due March 22. Cooper also a guest.
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Federation of Women’s Republican Clubs
Sedgwick
Sagadahoc
Edmund M. Socee
Augusta
Hazel M. Robbins
Wendell B. Heal
Rowena Marsh
Eva Kingsbury
Tag Day Heart Fund yields $228 in two days
Mrs. Mark I Hamblett chaired the local Heart Fund tag days held Friday and Saturday. A corps of school children raised $228.86 with Ralph Norton the top solicitor at $31.35. Other winners included George McDonald and Wayne Ladd while dozens of volunteers assisted. Local merchants rewarded workers with ice cream, theater passes, and candy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark I. Hamblett
Heart Fund
Saaturday
Ralph Norton
George McDonald
Wayne Ladd
Charles Guild
Ronald Morris
Sharon Talbot
Nancy Partridge
Dorothy Marks
Robert Brewer
Fred Hersom
Buddy Merrill
Kevin Perry
Teddy Bronson
Anita Cloutier
Leora Pennell
Robert Talbot
Dennis Clark
Samuel Semones
Norman Lowery
Allen Leighton
Daniel Perry
Donald Hanson
Dale Brimigion
Wayne Thayer
Michelle ‘Urcotte
Diane Meister
Robert Marshall
Diane Lewis
Vicki Main
Carl Strube
Lee Taylor
Leonard Frank
Stephen Doyle
Andrew Herrin's Fifth Birthday Party
Andrew C. Herrin celebrated his fifth birthday with a Saturday party at his grandmother's home 68 South Street. Refreshments and entertainment were provided, and attendees included Stephen and James Costedio Dicky Wallace Dan ny Wallace Lewis Kingsbury Susan Torrey Susan MacDonald Debbie and Russell Cahill Eleanor Estes and Edward Herrin. Mothers present included Mrs Louton Wallace Mrs Lewis Kingsbury Mrs Frank Torrey Mrs Doris Patterson Mrs Russell Cahill Mrs Warren Munsey and Mrs Francis MacDonald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew C. Herrin
Eugene E. Herrin
West Bath
Andrew R. Cahill
South Street
Hames
Stephen
James Costedio
Dicky
Danny Wallace
Lewis Kingsbury
Susan Torrey
Susan MacDonald
Debbie
Russell Cahill
Eleanor Estes
Andrew
Edward
Louton Wallace
Frank Torrey
Doris Patterson
Warren P. Munsey
Francis MacDonald
Phippsburg Co Ed Hi Y Club Organized At Y
The Phippsburg Co Ed Hi Y Club was formed at the YMCA. Dianne Hamel is president with Martha Robinson as vice president and James Hamel as secretary. A meeting to plan programs is set for Friday at 4 40 PM with Donna Morse, Judy Morse and others on the committee. Charter members include Shirley Hart, James Ross, Bette Mott, Glen Alden, and others. The next meeting is March 17 at 6 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phippsburg
Anne Gray
Norma Blaisdeil
Shirley Hart
James Ross
Bette Mott
Glen Alden
Richard Goodrich
Charles Wyman
Francis Morse
Robert Gray
Mary Wyman
James Totman
Chattabout Club Plans Easter Gift Drive at Arrowsie Home
Chattabout club members met at Mrs Celia Carter’s Arrowsie home Wednesday and voted to prevent Easter baskets for Syde Memorial Home. They will donate towels and washcloths, each member giving three items, and host card parties at members’ homes through May 27. Harriet Dotton won a gift game. refreshments were served. Next meeting is March 18 at Mrs Dotton’s Maxwell Street home with several members present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mel
Celia Carter
Arrowsie
Syde Memorial Home
Tour Home
Harriet Dotton
Joe
Dotton
Maxwell Street
Howard Carlton
Chester McCrater
Edmund Gaudet
Arline Scott
Sherman Mitchell
Fivelyn Sweeney
First Baptist Sewing Circle Honors Secretary Lotta Goodwin
The Ladies Sewing Circle of the First Baptist church honored secretary Mrs Lotta Goodwin at last week's vestry meeting. A noon covered dish luncheon featured a decorated birthday cake and gifts. The group planned Spring sale items and named Mrs Ora Dauphin birthday observances chair, with Mrs Cora Blakeney and Mrs Minnie Pakham aiding luncheon duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lotta Goodwin
First Baptist Church
Goodwin
Minnie Pakham
Ora Dauphin
Dauphin
Cora Blakeney
Morse Class of 1918 Plans 40th Reunion
Morse Class of 1918 will meet at 7 30 p m Tuesday in room 107 at the school to plan the fortieth reunion in June. Joseph A Coss class president will preside. Mrs Charles A Andre is class secretary. All members living in or near Bath are urged to attend the initial planning meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neaisis Ninhse Hill
Fuesday
Joseph A. Coss
North Street
Charles A. Andre
Lincoln Street
Bath
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Verna Southard
Walter Sherman
Gerald Sherman
Clarence Race
Edgecomb
Alan Pease
Harold Campbell
Charles DiPerri
Donald Bracket
Bernard McFadden
Donald Petrie
Leslie Sullivan
Walter Pushard
Harold Delano
Beattie
Donald Emery
Theodore Dalton
William Gardiner
Carroll Hewitt
Peter Helligers
Forrest C. Johnson
Upper Federal Street
Cecil H. Reed
West Aiia Road
Johnson
Paul Hurlburt, Jr
Francis Wiley
Donald Geissler
Bucksport
Forrest Munsey
St. Philip's Woman's Auxiliary
Main Street
Willard
A. Hallet & CO
McFadden’s Pharmacy
Harold Smith
Bath Road
Alna Road
J. William Schulze
Barbados
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Stacy
Winfield
W.S.C.S
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Daniel Revoch
Fred Chapman
Janice
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Ruth Troueworthy
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Elvira Birney
Bess Singer
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Elizabeth Young
Grace Dodge
Andrew Herrin
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