Bathman promoted in Air Force Reserves
Twenty three Maine men in the U S Air Force Reserve were promoted today Col Leslie C Heartz commanding officer of the 9001st Air Force Reserve training wing at Fort Preble listed them as From major to lieutenant colonel John J McDonough and John H Marks Jr of Portland Thomas M Clarke Togus Edgar C Stinson Houston Captain to major Leslie J Bolstridge Sillwater Second lieutenant to first lieutenant Donald Robertson William L Jewell A S Hine George C Clement Robert R Marcous Clyde W Pierce and Gaston L Ouellette Portland Robert E McLain South Portland Edward H Morris Old Orchard Beach Francis J Patry Lewiston Albert L Swann Bethel Percy R Tibbetts Gardiner Waldo R Weston Jr Bath Willard S Cobb Biddeford Louis W Thompson Jr James S Doe and Lester Gordon Auburn and Ernest D Henshaw Cape Elizabeth
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Portland
Maine
U.S. Air Force Reserve
Leslie C. Heartz
9001St Air Force Reserve Training Wing
Fort Preble
John J. McDonough
John H. Marks, Jr
Portland
Thomas M. Clarke
Togus
Edgar C. Stinson
Houston
Leslie J. Bolstridge
Sillwater
Donald Robertson
William L. Jewell
A. S. Hine
George C. Clement
Robert R. Marcous
Clyde W. Pierce
Gaston L. Ouellette
Robert E. McLain
Edward H.morris
Old Orchard Beach
Francis J. Patry
Lewiston
Albert L. Swann
Bethel
Percy R. Tibbetts
Gardiner
Waldo R. Weston, Jr
Bath
Willard S. Cobb
Biddeford
Louis W. Thompson, Jr
James S. Doe
Lester Gordon
Auburn
Ernest D. Henshaw
Cape Elizabeth
Mrs Sharples Visits Cambridge Family Birthday Celebration
Mrs Philip P Sharples of Cambridge Massachusetts visits her step daughter Mrs William A Niss and Mr Niss at 950 Middle Street to help celebrate Bobby Niss first birthday Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip P. Sharples
Cambridge
Mass
William A. Niss
Mr. Niss
Middle Street
Nisses
Bobby
Throwing Snowballs May Prove Costly
Police report 150 windows damaged weekend across the city by snowballs. Teen and high school youths caused harm and several residents were struck. One owner cited 50 windows broken in his building. Police say arrests will be made and charges pursued for malicious mischief and property damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank L. Moriarty
The
Independent
Moriarty
College visit highlighted by family weekend travels
Richard Jackson and Horace G. Morse Jr. returned to Byrant College Providence after a weekend with their parents Dwight W. Pierce Jr and Polly of Yarmouth. They were Sunday guests of Dwight W. Pierce Sr and Mrs. Pierce on High Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Jackson
Karcher S. Jackson
Horace G. Morse, Jr
Horace G. Morse
Oak Street
Byrant College
Providence, R
Dwight W. Pierce, Jr
Polly
Yarmouth
Mr. Pierce
Dwight W. Pierce
High Street
Annual Meeting of Cosmopolitan Club Held in Washington Street House
Mrs Fdereck P Moffatt begins her second year as president at the Cosmopolitan club annual meeting held Wednesday last at the Washington street clubhouse. Officers installed include Mrs Charles T Small vice president and Miss Alice Ramsay corresponding secretary with a full slate of committees named for the year. A chicken pie supper preceded the meeting and Spring flowers adorned the tables.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fdereck P. Moffatt
Cosmopolitan Club
Washington Street
Charles T. Small
Harold V. Fish
Alice Ramsay
Paul Marchant
Madelyn Small
Lesie J. Wold
Olive Crabtree
Ruth Forbes
Carville Douglas
Carroll A. Deering
James S. Knight
William B. Davis
Leland Mitchell
Allen Noble
Louis Silverman
Bernard Plummer
G. Thomas Murphy
Fred Quimby
Albert E. Whitney
D. L. Wilson
Emerton T. Gross
Christine Curtis
Paul Hart
John Gilmore
Alice Johnson
Harold Bogart
South End
Ada Greenblatt
Moffatt
Harold Fish
Arthur Eseley
Ernest J. Bailey
Raymond Chubbuck
Progressive Union
Lisbon Falls
Harold Avery
Loring Addison
Woodbury Bailey
Philanthropic
Gerard Billington
Arthur M Bowker Leads Maine Cancer Crusade Effort
Arthur M Bowker named Bath Maine chairman for the 1950 Cancer Crusade to run through April. He will head a volunteer team calling on Bath residents and soliciting local business support. The drive aims to promote early cancer diagnosis and fund extensive research and treatment. Bowker is a Bath Lions past president, American Legion member, and Mason.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur M. Bowker
Navy Department
Bath Iron Works
Bath
Fred A. Clough, Jr
Augusta
Bowker
Maine
Navy
Marine Engineers
S.O. S
Bath Lions Club
American Legion
Hasenfus Weekend Visit In Georgetown Home
Robert Hasenfus of West Roxbury Massachusetts and son of Nathaniel Hasenfus of Georgetown was a weekend guest of Miss Beverly Dearing at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs Merton L Dearing on 26 Drummond Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Hasenfus
West Roxbury
Mass
Nathaniel Hasenfus
Georgetown
Beverly Dearing
Merton L. Dearing
Drummond Street
Bath Chamber Plans Annual Banquet And Economic Talk
Bath chamber discusses plans for the annual banquet at Huse School on April 12 with principal speaker Lawrence Whittimore of Berlin New Hampshire. Whittimore led from a strong resume including Federal Reserve Bank of Boston Maine Railroad and Brown Company president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Bath Chamber
George J. Nugent
J. Frank Hunt
Lawrence Whittimore
Berlin
N. H
Whittimore
Huse School
Federal Reserve Bank of
Oston
Boston Maine Railroad
Brown Company
Bath
Chamber
Hunt
Edward D. True
William P. Mennealy
George E. Sargent
Harold P. Small
Hollis W. Garey
Meannealy
South End
Maine
Howard W. Kirkpatrick
Kirkpatrick
Wilfrid Guerin
Arthur E. Hutchins, Jr
H. Rodney Brooke
Industrial Committee
Stinson-Briggs Wedding Planned for Thursday
Mr and Mrs Elmer L Briggs of Auburn announce the forthcoming marriage of their daughter Frances Gertrude to Lemuel Gilmour Stinson son of Mr and Mrs Everson Stinson of Woolwich The ceremony will be Thursday at 1030 am at the bride elects parents home Rev Ellis J Holt will officiate and Roger Briggs will provide music A reception will follow Frances Briggs Bates College 1948 works as child welfare worker and Lemuel Stinson Woolwich resident Navy veteran and employee of H R Caldwell Sons both members of local churches
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer L. Briggs
Auburn
Frances Gertrude
Lemuel Gilmour Stinson
Everson Stinson
Woolwich
Ellis J. Holt
Court Street United Baptist Church of
Roger Briggs
Miss Briggs
Edward Little High School
Bates College
Court Street United Baptist Church
Bates
State Department of Health and Welfare
Stinson
Higgins Classical Institute
H. R. Caldwell & Sons
Augusta
First Congregational Church of
Civilian Defense Organization Takes Preliminary Steps
Sagadahoc division of the State-wide Civilian Defense program is set. Bath citizens met with Roy G. Stewart of Woolwich at Bath City hall as plans unfold. Two deputy directors named William Menealy and Stanley Turner will supervise multiple divisions including communications and plant protection. Five more deputies will be appointed soon as the organization rapidly expands to include 24 hour aircraft warning and extensive emergency services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sagadahoc
Bath
Roy G. Stewart
Woolwich
City Hall
Stewart
William P. Menealy
Bath-Brunswick
New England Tel. & Tel
Stanley G. Turner
Bath Iron Works Corp
Mennealy
Turner
Winter Storm Causes Heavy Travel Disruptions Across State
A severe winter storm began around 3 AM and intensified to several inches of heavy wet snow by 8 AM, crippling travel for pedestrians and vehicles. Roads were slick with packed snow and multiple cars ran off highways. The State Highway Department deployed plows starting at 7:15 AM and aimed to cover sidewalks as the storm eased. Superintendent Arthur R. Avery noted the snowfall was unusually heavy for the season, estimating about four inches by eight o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highway Department
Arthur R. Avery
Junior Prize Speaking Contest Winners at Morse High
Winners of the Junior Prize Speaking Contest sponsored by Bath Inner Wheel were announced at Morse High School auditorium on Friday evening. First prizes went to Charles Burden for In Honored Glory and Shirley Clark for Small Girl at Surprise Party, with several other top placings and strong performances noted by judges Mrs. Millward Patten, Mrs. Geraldine Sherman, and Rev. Rensel H. Colby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath Inner Wheel
Morse High School
Charles Burden
Shirley Clark
Kathryn Cousins
Gladys Scott
Martha
Virginia Parker
Jean Valjean
the Bishop
Vivian Presley
Millward Patten
Topsham
Geraldine Sherman
Rensel H. Colby
Wiscasset
Rod and Gun Club Dinner Speakers at Sagadahoc
The Sagadahoc Rod, Gun and Skeet club plans its regular monthly meeting at Sedgwick Thursday. Supper at 6 30, tickets from Nick's Shoe Repair, Fall's Shoe Store, or William Mussenden. Gerry Wade of the State Fisheries Department will speak. movies to be shown. Open to the public. program begins about eight with no charge. Boys interested in outdoor sports are especially invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sagadahoc Rod, Gun & Skeet Club
Sedgwick
Nick
Fall's
William Mussenden
Gerry Wade
State Fisheries Department
St Marys Tea Aids Sisters Of Mercy At Convent
The Ladies of St Marys church hosted a St Patrick s Day Tea Friday from two to five at the Convent 848 High Street drawing more than 125 attendees. Proceeds totaling 181 75 will benefit the Sisters of Mercy. Floral decor featured green carnations and yellow jonquils with a lace tablecloth from Mrs Edward Hamblett. A community program included singing by William McNamara Mrs William McGlinchy Miss Marilyn Hogan and Miss Doris White with piano support from Mrs Maurice Hutchins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies of
St. Mary's Church
High Street
Sisters of Mercy
Edward Hamblett
Edward N. Hartnett
Georgianna Footer
Edmund Arsenault
James McLaughlin
William Allen
Harold McElman
Sumner Sewall
James Gillies
Bowen Torrey
James Lemont
William McGlinchy
Annie Wilson
Adeline McPhee
Christopher Gill
Charles Small
Joseph Turcotte
Frank Wilson
Edward Footer
Della Gaudette
Leonard Lozier
Frank Fortier
Edward Lee
Alex Burgess
John Cummings
Agnes Footer
Leo Gallant
George Costain
William McNamara
Kathleen
William H. McGlinchy
Grace Cunningham
Marilyn Hogan
Doris White
Maurice Hutchins
Dike Washington P T A Elects Leaders at Meeting
Mrs Ralph Crocker was elected president of the Dike and Washington Street Primary P T A at Washington street school rooms. Roy Loeschner became vice president with Mrs Paul Boudreau as secretary, Harriet Fly as treasurer. Mrs Willard Sprague oversees North End ticket sales for the March 20 Frances Ily lecture at City Hall auditorium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Crocker
Washington Street
Roy Loeschner
Paul Boudreau
Harriet Fly
Willard Sprague
North End
Frances L. Ily
City Hall
Leon Beal
Dike School
Rosalie Fogg
Washington Street Priory
Patricia Robinson Birthday Party Captivates Local Girl
Miss Patricia M. Robinson, 12, daughter of Mr and Mrs Linton E Robinson of 47 Beacon Street, held a home and theatre birthday party Friday evening. Guests played games, enjoyed refreshments, and prizes went to Judy Brown and Marilyn Bates before moving to a local theatre for a show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patricia M. Robinson
Linton E. Robinson
Beacon Street
Judy Brown
Marilyn Bates
Bowdoinham Card Party Aids Fireman's Auxiliary Fundraiser
Eight tables of cards were played at Mrs. Raymond Blodgett’s home Friday night to benefit the Fireman's Ladies Auxiliary. The report lists numerous local visits, guests, and small-town notices, including meetings, birthdays, and travel details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Blodgett
Comfort
Sunshine Society
Anna Palmer
Mary Webber
Mildred Given
Miranda Reserve
Alfred Maxwell
May Gould
Coombs Gammar
Bill Waters
Obituary: Miss Hallie Austin Dies After Illness
Hallie Austin aged 48 died in Denver Colorado on March 8 after a six month illness. Her body arrived in Richmond with Dorothy Russell. Services were held at Roberts Funeral parlors with Rev. William Bennett presiding and classmates in attendance. Burial at Small cemetery Bowdoinham. She lived on White Road and spent 15 years in Denver in public health work after graduating from Framingham Hospital School of Nursing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hallie Austin
Denver
Col
Richmond
Dorothy Russell
Roberts Funeral
William Bennett
Bowdoinham
Miss Austin
White Road
Framingham, Mass., Hospital School
Maine Poultry Associates formed in Bowdoinham
Poultry processors from across Maine form Maine Poultry Associates in Belfast to boost Maine chicken demand in New York and Boston markets. Ledlie H. Berry of Merrymeeting Farm Bowdoinham is president with Irvin Berry and Israel Stein among officers. Directors include Benjamin Higer A I Savitz and Charles Shane. New group operates nearly a thousand farms and aims for growth. Barbara Danforth, a Storer’s College student, visits relatives on High street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belfast
Maine
Maine Poultry Associates
Ledlie H. Berry
Merrymeeting Farm
Bowdoinham
Irvin Berry
Berry Brothers, Merrill
Israel Stein
Hillcrest Poultry Co
Camden
Philip Cohen
Philip Cohen Poultry Co
Waldoboro
Benjamin Higer
Maplewood Poultry Co
A. I. Savitz
Macleod Poultry Co
Charles Shane
Rockland Poultry Co
Rockland
New York
Boston
Reverend Purdue Receives Call to South Dartmouth Church
The Rev Joseph O Purdue pastor of Winter Street church has received a call to serve at the Congregational church in South Dartmouth Massachusetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph O. Purdue
Winter Street Church
Congregational Church
South
Dartmouth
Mass
Also Mentioned on This Page
Senter’s, Inc
Bathman
AIR Force
Waldo Weston, Jr
First Federal
First Federal Savings
Belle
Front ST. Bath
Frederick P. Moffatt
Cancer Crusade
Lawrence Whittemore
Berlin, N. H
That City
Civilian Defense Organization
Ladies OF ST. Mary’s
Convent
DIKE
Washington
Patricia Robinson
Bailey’s
Erestr
North St
Bath, Maine
Mary Fides
Beverly Stearns
North Conway
Fryeburg Academy
Fides
Avery Fides
Arthur Curtis
Jake Barter
Blanche Whippey
Margaret Gile
Westbrook
Patricia Brawn
Farmington State Teachers
Frank Heath
Karl Hatch
RFC
Raymond Linekin
Marines
Adelbert Temple
Annie Fides
Farmington State Teachers’ College
James Allen
U. S. Army
Alaska
Helen Allen
Caroline Kimball
Betty Lou McFadden
John Bibber
Merle MacDonald
Hazel Browne
Ransom Kelley
Fairfield
George Lewis
Lewis
Chester Hobart
Linwood Hackett
Hollis Moore, Jr
Ed Allen
River Road
Bernice Dore
Rated Mitchell
Martin
Globe Trotters
Neille
Stockton Springs
Leonard Bishop, Jr
Orono
Su Holt
Colurea
Oro
Rlard - Berney Tyler
Jay Roberts
Tom Rilpett
Pramerten
Ray Mat Srt
Cea
Robert Com
Audrey Long
Grant Withers
MAN Heads Association
State
Barbara Danforth
Farmington State
Array Echnicolor
Q ‘Sothern
Carmen Miranda
Sun
Cletracsan International
Southworth
Seerer
Land
Chelsea
Blanney
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