Former Bath couple marks 25 years with open house
Mr. and Mrs. Lincoln B. Farrar of 17 Gleckler Road Portland celebrate a 25th wedding anniversary with an open house Sunday from 3 to 6 PM. Both have broad social ties in Bath and Portland including Masonic bodies and Genesta chapter O E S. Mrs. Farrar is a past matron of Iona chapter and has held top posts in Madonna Shrine and Maine Grand chapter. He, a Bath native, attended Bath schools and Bowdoin College and they resided in Norfolk and Shenandoah before settling in Portland-Portland, with Farrar in insurance and active in Masonic and Shrine groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln B. Farrar
Gleckler Road
Portland
Farrar
Bath
Genesta_ chapter
Iona
Maine
Heart of Genesta
Ardella B. Farrar
Edward A. Farrar
Chestnut
Bath Streets
High Street
Shrine Club
Woodfords Club
Bowdoin College
Delta Upsilon
Norfolk
Woolwich Center Mothers' Club Meeting Recap
Woolwich Center Mothers' Club met at Mrs Eleanor Jameson home to discuss school equipment needs and how to fund them. A March 17 baked supper fundraiser was planned with a penny supper, games, and social hour. Proceeds will aid equipment, with April hostess chosen as Mrs Reta Delong Wis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woolrich Center Mothers Club
Eleanor Jameson
Mes Reta
Delong Wis
Fragmented OCR item on town marriage and local notices
The readable text references a marriage and local civic names with scattered phrases about a town, individuals and a Sunday meeting. It appears as an OCR fragment from a small town newspaper with unclear context and numerous garbled words.
Bath Red Cross War Fund Drive Seeks Higher Giving
By midway through the current drive Bath has only about a quarter of its quota in the bank. The campaign urges greater contributions to support the Red Cross for service members. Headquarters are at Central Maine Power Co. with volunteers daily and Saturday hours. Donations can be left at Bath Trust Co or mailed to the local treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Bath
Central Maine Power Co
Front Street
Alfred E. Carpenter
American Red Cross
George A. Nugent
Bath Trust Co
George Baer Connard
Myrtle Lodge plans supper and sale by Odd Ladies
Myrtle lodge of Odd Ladies met at G A R hall for a supper at six after members returned from the Government of Maine quarterly session in Waterville. An Easter sale and public supper is planned for March 24 with a 3 p m sale and 5 30 p m serving time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Lodge of
Odd Ladies
Government of Maine
Waterville
Rose Jean
Mary Gillespie
Sadie Davis
Hazel Schottler
Alvah Lewis
Louise Rogers
Maine
S. O
Mary Curtis
Gertrude Stewart
Nellie Hunt
Mrs Julia Field Guest of Honor at Portland Event
Mrs Julia Field was guest of honor at a gathering with Freal Allens Joseph Erskine and Heres Wallace of Dresden Mills. Also present were Mrs Leslie Cushman of Portland and Dresden Mills and Archie Michaud of Portland from Peaks Island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs
Julia Field
Freal Allens
Joseph Erskine
Wallace
Dresden Mills
Leslie Cushman
Portland
Mai
Archie Michaud
Peaks Island
Couple Announces Wedding Of Winona King To Har ia Stilphen
Mr and Mrs Everett King of Withd announce the marriage of their daughter Winona to Har ia Stilphen, on February 19 at Wiscasset. The service was led by Pastor Fortard of the Congregational church. The Stilphens reside temporarily with Mrs Stilphen’s parents, Mr and Mrs King. Mr Stilphen works at the Sample shipyard in Boothbay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett King
Withd
Chauunter
Winona
Har Ia Stilphen
Wiscasset
Wasper Fortard
Congreso Termyl
Stilphen
Stilphents
King
Sample Shipyard
Boothbay
Mrs Alexander MacDonald Guest of Kittery Family
Mrs Alexander MacDonald of Kittery has been staying with her parents Mr and Mrs Howard Blake on Crescent Street since Mr Blake returned from Memorial Hospital after a lengthy convalescence from injuries suffered when struck by a car during a heavy snowstorm. Her husband joined over the weekend and they will be joined by Mrs Blake for further convalescence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander MacDonald
Kittery
Howard Blake
Crescent Street
Blake
Memorial Hospital
MacDonald
Enjoyable Friday Meeting of Winter Street Aid
Ladies Aid of Winter Street church held a popular meeting with nearly 50 attendees. Miss Alice Varney reported a strong food exchange, a white elephant sale was planned, and Mrs. Arthur Bowker led a Stage Door Canteen inspired program featuring songs and six year old Sally Snow. Tea closed the event with hostesses named for next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid of
Winter Street
Ernest Freeman
Charles Walsh
Ralph O. Burden
Clifford B. Smith
Arthur C. Lemont
Joseph O. Purdue
Alice Varney
Arthur Bowker
Roscoe P. McFadden
Literary Digest
Stage
USO
Bowker
Stage Door Canteen
Army
Navy
Marines
Sally Snow
Philip Connor
Sally
Horace Ward
Trygve Carlsen
Lewis F. Gannon
Sarah Adams
Alice Shorey
Babine Coombs Wed in Brooklyn March 3
Mrs. Bertha Holbrook announces the marriage of her daughter Miss Priscilla Coombs to Gerald Babine of Bath New York. The ceremony was held March 3 at St Thomas Aquinas church Brooklyn with attendants Mr and Mrs Everett Lewis Jr. of Brooklyn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha Holbrook
Priscilla Coombs
Gerald Babine
U.S.N
Babine
Evie Babine
Bath
St. Thomas Aquinas Church
Brooklyn
N. Y
Everett Lewis, Jr
Miss Coombs
Morse High School
Swing Shift Dance at Bath Iron Works Honors 267 Workers
The first Swing Shift dance at the Bath Iron Works recreation center drew 267 employees from the 4 to 12 shift. Joe Avery's orchestra provided music while Dorothy Huggard, a Cape Cod Hospital nurse, led entertainment. Hyannis, Mass. designated Miss Huggard to head the maternity ward at Memorial Hospital, following graduation from Morse High and Bath City hospital nursing schools. she is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Herbert Huggard of 46 Mechanic Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath Iron Works
People’s Church
Joe Avery
Dorothy Huggard
R. N
Cape Cod Hospital
Hyannis
Mess
Memorial Hospital
Miss Huggard
Morse High
Bath City Hospital
Herbert Huggard
Mechanic Street
Local figures attend Waterville Portland game in Portland
Charles Lermond and Mrs. Earl Lermond of Weeks street and George Larrabee of Phippsburg attended the Waterville Portland basketball game Saturday in Portland. They returned with Mr and Mrs George Larrabee who also attended the game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harles Lermond
Ore
Earl Lermond
Weeks Street
George Larrabee
Phippsburg
Portland
Thomas F Perkins 81 Still Busy In Bath Maine
Thomas F Perkins 81 year old veteran market gardener of Saga dahoc County celebrated his 81st birthday last Monday He walks daily to Troop Greenhouse and remains active in civic and Masonic life The Perkins family built a home at West Bath and ran a market garden before shifting to greenhouse work with son Dorman Perkins They celebrated their 56th wedding anniversary in October and have two children Vera died young, Dorman resides with him at 45 Bedford Street
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas F. Perkins
Sagadahoc County
Cox’ Head
Thomas M. Perkins
Mr. Perkins
Capt
Robert Perkins
Center Street
Nellie Perkins
Portland
Perkins
Bedford Street
Vera
Hope for grand total of 100000 in sales of war bonds and stamps
The school stamp and bond drive has grown with over 1600 in the last week. Initially targeting 75000 for a pursuit plane purchase, students surpassed that and now aim for 100000 by year end. Current figures show progress toward the grand total.
Polar Star Lodge Elects Officers At Meeting
At a Polar Star lodge Masons meeting held Wednesday of last week, officers were elected including Donald S. Smith as Worshipful Master, Herbert L. Anderson Jr. Senior Warden, Charles W. Walsh Junior Warden, William A. Furber Secretary, Alex A. Burden Treasurer, K. Blair Hodge Senior Deacon, Robert A. Gallagher Junior Deacon, with Ernest R. Freeman as Past Master House Committee member and S. Burt Lonn as Proxy of Grand Lodge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polar Star Lodge Masons
Donald S. Smith
Herbert L. Anderson, Jr
Charles W. Walsh
William A. Furber
Alex A. Burden
K. Blair Hodge
Robert A. Gallagher
Ernest R. Freeman
S. Burt Lonn
Grand Lodge
Fellowship Meeting at Central Church Parish House
A large group of youths welcomed Elder Powell of Salt Lake City to the Pilgrim Fellowship gathering at Central church parish house. Powell presented slides of Utah titled To Mountains and held attention until refreshments. Powell sang two solos with Miss Norma Cummings on piano, and Miss Betty Small thanked him for his participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elder Powell
Salt Lake City
Pilgrim Fellowship
Central Church Parish House
Powell
Utah
Norma Cummings
Betty Small
Mr. Powell
Bath Teachers Club Supports Huse School Fund Drive
Bath teachers and spouses met at Morse High School for a dinner and business session. They voted to contribute to the Huse School PTA for auditorium equipment, with proceeds going to the scholarship fund. A March telethon bridge was announced, and a women vs men basketball game followed the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath Teachers Club
Morse High School
Huse
Eleanor Danforth
Huse School
Gertrude Herrick
Eleanor Perrin
Katherine Leonard
Ella Bates
Alice Austin
Myrtle Staples
Elizabeth Coombs
Marjorie Niles
Evelyn Stairs
Elaine Woodhead
Hazel Litchfield
Avis Knapp
Ethel Higgins
Helen Hayes
Phyllis Delano
Gwendolyn Harta
Hesta Rose
May Conley
Amy Irish
Louise Richmond
Sarah Coombs
J. Edward Pomeroy
Henry D. Small
Bath Man Wins Purple Heart in Pacific War Action
Harry M. Boucher, machinist’s mate first class USNR, wins the Purple Heart sent to his wife Mrs Marie LeMont Boucher of Bath. He earned the medal for injuries received in August 1943 during enemy action in the Southern Pacific while serving in the Pacific theater. The couple’s roots are listed in Bath as he remains stationed abroad and away from home since 1943.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific
Harry M. Boucher
Winship Street
L c
USNR
W. F. Halsey
U. S. Navy
Frances Bo
Marie LeMont
Earl LeMont
Washington Street
Three Children Victims of Bath Fire Tragedy
In Bath two adjoining homes burned with total losses estimated at $6,000. Three McLeod children, the family’s only offspring, perished as Neil was found near the front door and a baby beneath a rear bed. Mr Stinson barely saved two suitcases belonging to his uncle, while the couple slept and Mrs McLeod screamed when flames breached the wall.
Rawleigh Route Seeks Hustlers in Bath Lincoln County
A brief recruitment notice seeks men or women for a Rawleigh Route covering Bath and central Lincoln County. It promises permanent work for those who hustle, directing inquiries to Rawleigh’s MEC-141-123 Albany NY, dated March 16, 1911.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rawleigh
Bath
Lincoln County
Dept
Albany
Bowdoinham Local News and Memorial Notice
Electa Chapter O E S held a large meeting in Mason ic hall with members voting on candidates for admission to be raised at the next meeting. George Nelson Libby, born 1895, died in Brighton Marine Hospital after WWI service and an oil tanker career. Surviving family includes wife Nellie and several children and relatives. Town issues: 1944 dog licenses due by April 1. Merry Meeting Grange heard talks on spring planting and a St Patrick's program. Numerous personal notices from Bowdoinham and nearby towns follow, including illnesses, travels, promotions, and community events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Electa Chapter
Masonic Hall
Order
George Nelson Libby
Brighton Marine Hospital
Bowdoinham
George Nelson
Josephine Varney Libby
Richmond
Massachusetts
Boston
New England
New York
Nellie
George, Jr
Donald
Roy
Raymond
Paris
Leslie
U. S
South Pacific
Harold
Thomaston
Raymond Libby
Josie Baker
Nellie McCormack
Edna Walker
Winter Street Ladies Guests of Central League
Winter Street Ladies Auxiliary was hosted by the Central League at the parish house Monday evening. Miss Ethel Blake welcomed the guests and Mrs. Clifford B. Smith responded with thanks for the pleasant evening and supper. A mixed program followed the meal with several pupils from Miss Mary Cun- displayed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
League of Central Church
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Winter Street
Ethel Blake
League
Clifford B. Smith
Mary Cun
Sabino Community Hall Damage From Winter Snowfall
Sabino Community Hall suffers heavy damage from recent winter snows near New Meadows colony. One summer resident reports roof collapse and buckled walls, estimating repairs between 800 and 1000 dollars. Community members plan repairs to reopen for the coming season. hall built 22 years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sabino
Popula New Meadows
Philathea Class Meeting Plans Spring Entertainment
The Philathea class of Cork Street church met Monday evening to discuss a public entertainment slated for the last April or early May. A silver offering will be taken, with Mrs. F Arthur Berry and Mr Earl Morang in charge. Hostesses named for April 1 include Mrs. Robert King and Truman King. The money making committee features Mrs. Chester Plant, Mr Francis Norton, and Mrs. Murr Bridges. A social hour followed the meeting with refreshments served by Mrs. Harry Donnell, Mrs. Eula Fielding, and Mrs. Emers Glidden. Games and quizzes were enjoyed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philathea
Cork Street
F. Arthur Berry
Earl Morang
Robert King
Truman King
Walt James
Chester Plant
Francis Norton
Murr Bridges
Hosses
Harry Donnell
Eula Fielding
Emers Glidden
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Senter's S, Inc
Growin
Panne
Taber
Prati
Loreg
Mr. Farrar
Wasion
The
S. Navy
Woolwich Center
Mothers’ Club
Georse
Arius
Sammy Kaye
WGAN
Broadway
llLove
Frank Sinatra
Voice of Friendly Service
Bath Red Cross
Myrtle Lodge
Stilphen—King
Winter Street Aid
Babine-Coombs
Selective Service
Bride of Bath
N. Gram
N. Prim
Central Gram
South St
Mitchell
Center St
Wash
St. Pri
Purple Heart
Wed
Fred B. Reed Co
Stanley E. Wallace
Tel
Ernest Millay
Alton Tozier
Sanford
Mabel Heath
Brunswick Hospital
Paul West
West
New England Baptist Hospital
A. S. MacDouga
Kenneth
U. S. Marines
Marshall Islands
Samuel
Bingham
John Johnson
Patricia Boucher
Anita Bagdikiar
Alice Jones
Payne
Peggy
Pats
Burns
Chester Oliver
Wesley M E. Church
WCSH
Oliver
Morrison
Thomas Murphy
Unite States
Winter Street Ladies
Central League
Urtowns
Bil Elliott
Betty Grable
John Payne
Harry James & His
ORCH
Rockies
Elsa Llm
I$ Wreckes
Ling
London
Michael
Mirable
Morgan's Creek
Marjorie Main
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