The West Point fishing life and Wallace family notes
A long feature outlines the costs and risks of trawl fishing at West Point including boat prices, gear costs, and fuel use. It documents record catches by the Wallace family aboard the Susan Anne, plus community notices about fundraisers, meetings, birthdays, births, confirmations, and local volunteer efforts in Bath and West Point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Point
Richard P. Wallace
Susan Anne
Casco Bay
Ernest M. Wallace
Albert Wallace
Maine
Henry Wallace
Ernest
Fred Wilson
Percy W. Plant
Bath
Bobby Talbot
New Bedford
Mass
Chester Talbot
Colonial Club to Observe Fiftieth Anniversary and Banquet
The Colonial Club plans its 50th anniversary observance and annual banquet on Friday. Festivities begin with a social hour at 5 30 to 6 30 with Cliff Leeman at the piano. A banquet at Morse High School follows at 6 45 with turkey or lobster salad, toastmaster Dr Francis A Winchenbach, and club president Dudley S Leavitt delivering greetings. A short club history by Clifton D Wilson and introductions of charter members precede awards for bowling golf pool and billiard winners, then an auditorium performance at 8 30 and dancing with Joe Avery & Co. in the gym.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clu
Cliff Leeman
Morse High School
Dudley S. Leavitt
Francis A. Winchenbach
Clifton D. Wilson
Joe Avery & Co
Twin County 4-H Sponsors International Farm Youth Exchange
Twin County 4-H Junior Leaders and Adult Leaders Associations sponsor the International Farm Youth Exchange in Maine. Delegates live with host families and learn agricultural methods and local life while fostering cultural understanding. The drive seeks $600 funding through cookie sales and local contributions, with coordinators Paul Dowe and Dorothy Monroe handling information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twin County
International Farm Youth Exchange
Maine
International Farm Youth
United
Chicago
United States
4-H
F.F.A
Cooperative Extension Service
National
George Monroe
Twin County Leaders Association
Dillingham Hill
Auburn
Paul Dowe
Dorothy Monroe
Adult Case Association
Central Ladies Aid Dessert Bridge Draws Prizes
The Central church Ladies' Aid held a dessert bridge Friday evening at the parish house with prizes awarded to contract winners Mrs. Leonard Litchfield Mrs. David McKellar and Mrs. Frank Farrincanasta Mrs. Cynthia Moses Kay MacDonald Mrs Zina Eatorr and Edward Johnson. A luncheon meeting Friday will be the last session of the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Church Ladies’ Aid
Leonard Litchfield
David McKellar
Frank Farrincanasta
Cynthia Moses
Kay MacDonald
Zina
Eatorr
Edward John
Aid
Mackenzie River Stands as Canada's Longest River
The Mackenzie River, extending 2,514 miles from its headwaters, is identified as Canada's longest river in geographic records. This designation highlights its vast drainage basin and northern course through Canadian terrains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Lorgest River
Mrs Cora Robinson Observes Birthday at 90
Mrs Cora L Robinson of 52 Robinson Street celebrated her 90th birthday on April 23 after a recent illness. Present were her children Vernal Chase Ralph E Robinson and Albert Chaput and families from Portland and Bath friends including Lewis Tarr Hattie Tarr Holden Wright Edward McGuiggan Elizabeth Harrington Dora Bates and Alice Malo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cora L. Robinson
Robinson Street
Vernal Chase
Hiram L. Robinson
Ralph E. Robinson
Ralph H
Albert Chaput
Hope
Portland
Lewis Tarr
Hattie Tarr
Holden Wright
Edward McGuiggan
Elizabeth Harrington
Dora Bates
Alice Malo
Bath
Engagement of Beverly Carlton to Harlan Wright
Mr and Mrs Forest C Carlton of Woolworth announce the engagement of their daughter Beverly Elease to Harlan S Wright son of Mr and Mrs William T Wright also of Woolwich. Beverly attended Morse High and Harlan graduated Morse High and the University of Maine. A June wedding is planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest C. Carlton
Woolwfrth
Beverly Elease
Harlan S. Wright
William T. Wright
Woolwich
Miss Carlton
Morse High
Mr Wright
University of Maine
Exhibition of antique glass and paintings on display
A small sale or display features milk glass items including pieces by Mrs Frank Rhein oehl and Mrs Clara Long with letters from 1894 and 1895 and a 1798 lins book. Paintings by June Labbie and hand paintings by Mrs Stanley Green accompany figurines and textiles. Tea and refreshments hosted by several organizers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milk Glass
Frank Rheinoehl
Clara Long
Pink
June Labbie
Rachel Nidhwich
Stanley Green
Irene
Maud MacDonald
Mary Quimby
Nichols
Surprise Birthday Party for Mrs Cromwell at Sagadahoc Ferry
A surprise birthday party was held Thursday evening at the home of Mrs Eugene Cromwell in Sagadahoc Ferry. Guests included Miss Arlene Cromwell Mrs Ethel Davis Edwald Carter and several couples. An orchid and a yellow May basket were given, games and singing enjoyed, and a decorated cake with ices and coffee served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Cromwell
Sagadahoc Ferry
Arlene Cromwell
Ethel Davis
Edwald Carter
William Robson
Stinson
Ley
Charles Haley
Cromwell
Surprise Birthday Party For Asa Wallace
A surprise birthday gathering was held Sunday evening at the West Bend home of Mr. and Mrs. William Ketchum for Asa Wallace. Music and dancing followed by refreshments. attendees included Marcelia McDougall and sons James and Terry, James Kinney, Marjorie Travis and daughter Marjorie Ann, William and Mary Ketchum and David, and Penny Caton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Point
Vida Gilliam
Susan A. Ww
Herbert Shorey
Brunhilda Scott
Myra M. Wallace
Martin Doyle
Elnora Wallace
Ja Wallace
William Coombs
Bath
Bath Memorial Hospital
Coombs
Annie Wallace
St. Mary’s Church
Daniel J. Feeney
Portland
Norman Gilliam
Norman
Philmore Gilliam
Leo Hamel
Raymond Gilliam
Don Wallace
Cliff Robinson
Oscar A. Gilliam
Lafayette
Everett Wallace
Jean Belanger
Lewis E
Philmore Gilliam, Jr
Alton Wallace
Orlando P. Wallace
Susan A. Wallace
Janet Belle
Janet
Marvin Gilliam
Ellen Talbot
Norma Lee Wallace
Ellery Munsey
Sebasco
James O. Gilliam
Clifton McIntire
Small Point
Kathryn Alexander
William Alexander
Lucy Smith
Walter Sleeper
Richard P. Wallace
Carol Ann
Dale Ernest Talbot
Gary P. Wallace
Gilman Russell
Asa Wallace
William Ketchum
West Bn
Marcella McDougall
James and
Terry
James Kinney
Marjorie Travis
Marjorie Ann
Mary
David
Penny Caton
Helen nominati committee for 1953 gathering
Doris jodgett Bragdon listed as organizing committee member with proceeds planned to repair the hall kitchen. Mentions include Mr and Mrs Jake Bishop Ina Gowell Roy Williams Kendall Street, Mr and Mrs Ernest Nichols returning from Florida, Moody rest home staff Mrs Small Mrs Alton Graves and Mrs Frances. Cornish ill in Portland, Borjesson family including E Melvina Borjisson of Hartford Conn. Funeral services held Tuesday at Richmond Methodist church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen
Doris Jodgett
Bragdon
Ina Gowell
Roy Williams
Sham
le East Bowdoin
Ernest Nichols
Florida
Kendall
Small
Alton Graves
Frances of
Moody Rest Home
Cornish
Portland
Bath Hi Y plans visit with state police gifts
Final plans outline Bath Hi Y involvement with the Y and Bath State Police. Rosalie Fogg and Tom are named as members, with the Bath school and other Bath Hi Y members noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cieal of
Tre
Bath
Rosalie Fogg
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Wallace
Muriel Wallace
Betty Wallace
Laura F. Gilliam
Friendship Club
Mary Gilliam
Jane Gilliam
Maureen T. Wallace
Esther Alexander
May Gilliam
Floyd Wallace
Nellie Wallace
Freeman W. Gilliam
First Federal
Front ST. Bath, ME
Colonial Club
America
Central Ladies Aid
Mrs. Cora Robinson
Columbus
Iworld
Mrs. Cromwell
Mrs
Jake
Uptown
Aha Vate
Cartoon — News
Kelly
North St
Ruth Mathias
State
Hab
Sne Macht
Rahn Alte
Artes
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