Naval Reserve talk outlines postwar enlistment pool
A postwar Naval Reserve talk describes open enlistment ages from 17 to 64 and the idea of creating local reserve units in Portland and nearby. Capt. Wil i and committee praise naval work and urge veterans to join as a pool for future emergencies. Next Thursday Lions club elects officers and discusses a bowling event with Lewiston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taisiee Moxy
Portland
Ayaz
Wili
Operation Naval
Navy
Naval Reserve
Wagner
Lions
Lewiston
Edward True
Hislowell Gardiner
Memorial Home committee guides care for Maine handicapped children
A memorial home project for Crippled Children in Maine is organized with Mr and Mrs James A Gillies and Mrs Coenen Fenn as organizers. They will work with Marie Preston, executive of the society, in an advisory role on plans and development of the Home for the care of handicapped children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. Gillies
Coenen Fenn
Hyde
Or Memorial Home
Marie Preston
Plans
Devet
Home For
Maine
Reverend Tubbs Re elected to S Committee at Portland Clergy Session
At St Luke's Cathedral Portland the cl session of the see elected Rev Charles M Tubbs of Grace city to the S Committee. He was named examining chair of sympathy due to illness. Grace church delegates Fred Drake Harry Day George Musk and Harry Fitch attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Luke's Cathedral
Portland
Charles M. Tubbs
Grace
Mr. Tubbs
Grace Church
Fred Drake
Harry Day
George Musk
Harry Fitch
Browns Visit Mrs Beene in Newcastle Weekend
Dr and Mrs Raymond Brown of Newcastle were weekend guests at the home of Mrs Beene on rare Prague Chan Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Brown
Newcastle
Beene Cin
Prague
Chan Street
Cub Scouts Host Mothers With Craft and Song
Cub Scouts held a meeting with mothers featuring water wheels boats kites and coin stamp and insignia displays. Den led by Witiens Munsey and Christopher Ivenen presented a program with songs and the Grand Howl Living Circle then each Cub gave a pot of flowers to his mother and teacher as refreshments were served by the Cubs and Mrs Ives and Mrs Munsey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denes "Witiens Munsey
Denner
Christopher Iven
Assad Boone
Christo
Ives
Arthur Yo ° Deer
Sey
William Perry
John Green
Edward Dinalducci
Lewis
Carroll Hunt
Bernard Lewis
A. Farley Mayo, Jr
Thelma Munsey
Corinne Rinalducci
Bessie
Bath forms Sequoia Archery Club with practice sessions
A Bath based Sequoia Archery Club has organized indoor practice at the Bath Community Center on Mondays Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7 PM. With warm weather outdoor roving shoots planned, the 15 member group aims to grow and seek a charter. Archery is rising in popularity nationwide. Interested sign up at the Community Center Monday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Sequoia Archery Club
First Herring Catch Reported by West Point Fisherman
Elliott Gilliam of West Point reports the first catch of small herring in this vicinity. Gilliam brought in about 500 bushels in his weirs off Wyman's Beach Sunday morning. The herr ing are the size commonly used by the sardine packing factories along the coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elliott Gilliam
West Point
Scouts Entertain Den Meeting with Theatrical Sketches
Scout dens presented a program of sketches and pantomimes at a den meeting. Beacon Den 3 opened with a minstrel style show featuring songs such as Old Folks at Home and America the Beautiful. Den 4 performed The Scalpin Party while Den 6 showcased a paper bag puppet show. Cubmaster Allister announced summer activities including a father and son Cubaree on June 28 and a backyard theme for June Come See.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Den
Beacon den 3
Dixie
Gilbert Robinson
David Hodgkins
David Pye
Robert Atwood
Duncan Robertson
Stewart McAllister, Jr
David Ho
Den 4
den Dad
Alfred Ives
Arthur Mayo
Christopher Ives
Walter Hunt
Clifton Ives
William Munsey
Robert Lewis
John Green
Clarence Munsey
William Perry
Joseph Fitzpatrick
Philip Hall
Edward Howe
Peter Hodgkins
Stephen Crosby
Carroll Griffin
Dick Richardson
The
Lion and the Fox
Lion
Rabbit
Richard Richardson
Den 6
Garry Newman
Bradley Christopher
Richard Snow
Edmund Briggs
Stewart Allister
Bothcats
Silver Arrows
Den 3
Cubmaster McAllister
Cubaree
Engagement of Estelle Ziblatt to Chester Landy
Mr and Mrs N Ziblatt announce the engagement of their daughter Estelle to Chester Landy of Boston. Estelle attended Morse High School and graduated from the Chamberlain Merchandising School in Boston. Landy studied at Harvard University, is a member of the R A A Honor Society, served as a US Navy ensign, and is now a senior at Tufts Dental School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Ziblatt
Washington Street
Estelle
Chester Landy
Boston
Miss Ziblatt
Morse High School
Chamberlain Merchandising School
Mr. Landy
Harvard University
United States Navy
Tufts Dental School
Bath Woman Honored at State Pythian Sisters Meeting
At the Portland gathering of the State Past Chiefs the Pythian Sisters elect ed Mrs Sarah Potter M B B Chief of Lowell Temple Sentinel of the Association. Lois Knight was Lowell Temple delegate with others in attendance including Mrs Sarah Garcelon Mary Curtis and Gertrude Stewart. The group planned a Freeport day outing with Dorothy Stone invited as guest officer manager. A supper was served at 6 30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Sarah Potter
Lowell Temple
Lois Knight
Sarah Garcelon
Mary Curtis
Gertrude Stewart
Tare
Teenie
Dorothy Stone
Mrs E B Clark to Visit Portland Park Avenue
Mrs E B Clark of 1166 Washington Street will be joined in Portland by her son E B Clark Jr a teacher at Portland Junior College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. B. Clark
Ington Street
Portland
Park Ave
E. B. Clark, Jr
Portland Junior College
Mrs Harry Barker Admitted At Memorial Hospital
Mrs Harry Barker of Memorial Hospital is admitted Saturday for treatment. The notice notes her residence and hospital affiliation as context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Barker
Memorial Hospital
Annual Police Base Event Dances in New Uniforms
A local gathering honors police with new uniforms featuring white shirts and black ties. State Patrolmen assisted by the American Legion auxiliary served as dancing policemen, while attendees included Mrs. Edward Drake and Mr. and Mrs. John Parker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rae Rae
Fred R. Adastelar Mayland
Edward Drake
Walter C Donulaue
J. Tardif
John Parker
American Legion Auxiliary Teas
Birthday Party Celebrates Ruth Darrah Puffer
A May pole themed party honored Ruth Darrah Puffer on her first birthday at 7 Summer Street Court. Guests included Lawrence D. Pye, Mrs Ruth Puffer, and relatives while mothers received a separate buffet. A second cake and treats followed in the evening with family and guests in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darrah Puffer
Maurice Puffer
Summer Street Court
Lawrence D. Pye
Ruth Puffer
Billy Greene
Keith Fine
Kathy Lewis
Janice
William Greene
William Hudson
Lena Lewis
Wilson Fitzgerald
George Darrah
Clifford Pye
Man Puffer
Pye
Memorial Hospital
Ruth
Prenuptial Shower Honors Teresa St. Peter at Aunt’s Home
A prenuptial shower for Teresa St. Peter was hosted Tuesday at her aunt Mrs. Stagley Comeau’s home on Dummer Street. Guests included Mrs. Alfred Reeks, Mrs. Arthur Johnson, Mrs. Edward Johnson, Mrs. Frank Fortier, Mrs. Raymond Parks, Mrs. Ray Higgins, Mrs. Edward Turner,Mrs. Alvina Bragg of Lisbon Falls, and many others. gifts were received by M Peter and a buffet lunch featured a floral centerpiece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teresa St. Peter
Stagley Comeau
Dummer Street
M Peter
Alfred Reeks
Arthur Johnson
Edward Johnson
Frank Fortier
Raymond Parks
Ray Higgins
Edward Turner
Alvina Bragg
Lisbon Falls
William Staples
Franklin Cromwell
Paul Matthieu
Anita Reeks
Eileen Titcomb
Claire Turcotte
Lorraine Fortier
Betty Dingley
Regina Babine
Mary Gaudett
Marilyn Turner
Grace Thayer
Jeanette Jenkins
Evelyn McPhee
Emma Hartleb
Yvonne Bragg
Li Falls
Mary Boardman
Ruth McWilliams
Kneeland announces engagement of Margaret Kneeland to William Kane
Mrs Ethel Kneeland announces the engagement of her daughter Margaret Kneeland to William Kane of Sebasco. Miss Kneeland, former Lincoln resident, is a graduate of Lincoln Academy, Farmington Teachers Training College, and Pelleter's School of Beauty Culture Lewiston. Mr Kane is nephew of Mrs L Green of Sebasco and served five years in World War II as staff sergeant in the 43rd division infantry. They will be married in June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel Kneeland
Margaret Kneeland
William Kane
Sebasco
Miss Kneeland
Lincoln
Lincoln Academy
Teachers Training College of
Farmington
Pelleter’s School of Beauty Culture
Lewiston
Kane
L. Green
United States Army
43Rd Division of Infantry
Mrs Butka and Daughter Return From Harrison Visit
Mrs Katherine Butka and her daughter Mary Lou of upper Washington street returned from a week in Harrison New Jersey where they stayed with Mr and Mrs John Shanders. They left Monday for Augusta to spend a week with Mr and Mrs Stanley Grimshaw at T Pond. Mrs Butka a registered nurse is on annual three weeks vacation from duties at Memorial Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katherine Butka
Mary Lou
Upper
Washington Street
Harrison
N. J
John Shanders
Augusta
Stanley Grimshaw
T Pond
Cavalcade of Color Show Promotes Family Life and Patriotism
The MCA program highlights a family album of everyday moments from romance to vacations, and the Cavalcade of Color showcases nature’s beauty from National Parks to flowers. It ends with a patriotic salute as the American flag and national anthem are performed by a military band. The Click club previews more programs to come.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MCA
Aim
America
Click Club
Perkins Attends Secretaries Meeting At Y M C A
The Y M C A general secretary warns that the association should cooperate with youth groups and be ready to create new programs or reorganize functions to meet unmet youth needs. The remarks came during a secretaries meeting highlighting community collaboration and proactive service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y. M. C. A. Genera’l Secretarernerenan
Wes
Wentworth Engagement to Robert Gilchrist
The Rev and Mrs Chauncey D Wentworth of Orono announce the engagement of Ruth Florence Wentworth to Robert Gilchrist of Bath. Ruth is a graduate of Orono High School and attends the University of Maine. Gilchrist, a Morse High School and Maine Maritime Academy graduate, served 32 months in the maritime service and is also a University of Maine student. A wedding is planned for August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey D. Wentworth
Orono
Ruth Florence
Robert Eee
Olph D. Gilchrist
Bedford Street
Bath
Miss Wentworth
Orono High School
University of Maine
Gilchrist
Morse High School
Maine Maritime Academy
Castine
Maritime Service
Barbara Baker to Wed Robert Coombs in Woolwich Engagement
Mr and Mrs Clyde K Baker announce the engagement of their daughter Barbara Baker to Robert L Coombs son of Mr and Mrs Charles Coombs of 74 Washington Street in this city No wedding date has been set by the families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde K. Baker
Nequasset Road
Woolwich
Barbara Baker
Robert L. Coombs
Charles Coombs
Washington Street
Rebekahs District Meeting Attended Amid Storm
Mr and Mrs Albert H Thompson and Mrs Agnes Perry attended a district Rebekahs meeting in Union on Saturday. They faced a heavy thunderstorm with rain so heavy that streets were awash and visibility was poor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert H. Thompson
Agnes Perry
Rebekahs
Union
Ot Awash
McMann Chosen as Maine Elks Association Head
Edward J. McMann of Bath is named leader of the Maine State Elks Association at Bangor. Attendees from Bath include Allen and Joseph W. with officers elected: Leon Jones as vice president, Michael J. Jael as second vice president, J P L B Ebbett as third vice president, Edward R Twomey as secretary treasurer, Manuel Brickel as trustee, and Leon H. Jeffers as another trustee. The 1948 convention will be in Rockland. The association plans to sponsor the Pine Tree Society summer camp trip for handicapped Maine children and provide charitable items to the Children’s Hospital in Portland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward J. McMann
Elks Rien Sethe
Ngor
Bath
Atin
Ab Allen
Joseph W
Leon Jones
Orchard Beach
Michael J. Jael
Ner
Rock Ernest Co
Bimpesterville
Leon H. Jeffers
Portland
Rockland
Eyegy
Maine State Elks Association
Pine Tree Society
Rome
Maine
Children's Hospital
Bangoroo
Bath Men Attend National Convention
J Frank Hunt treasurer of the National Savings and Loan League attends the Fourth Annual Convention at the New Ocean. Ray E Nowell and John J Mulcahy among top federal officials and national leaders in home financing discuss special evaluation fees and best practices for 1947. The meeting highlights thrift, home building finance, and industry status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Frank Hunt
Ie Oan
Ae. N Ational Savings and Loan
Ray E. Nowell
John J. Mulcahy
A Os
Local Family Announces Daughter’s Graduation In Haverford
Mr and Mrs aoeenes Soe aweaver and Haverford Pa announced their daughter a neaaten weaver Hougheon Mecebb Trott, son of Mr and Mrs Raymond H Trott of Lloyd Avenue Providence R I and Small Point Beach. Miss Lineaweaver was graduating refine a
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aoeenes Soeaweaver
Allan R Turner to graduate at New Hampton May 31
Allan R Turner son of Mr and Mrs Stanley G Turner of 9 Union street will graduate at the 126th commencement of New Hampton School New Hampton New Hampshire on May 31. He has been an honor student active in athletics and a member of the Glee Club this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allan R. Turner
Stanley G. Turner
Union Street
New Hampton School
New Hampton, N. H
Glee Club
Bowdoinham Community Notes Include Church Officers and Fund Drives
The Bowdoinham area reports on church officer elections at Bowdoinham Baptist Church, school fund contributions for Cancer drives, and local social events. Members Ceola Ewen, Della Rideout, Mary Bailey, and George Rowe are listed in roles such as clerk treasurer deaconess and superintendent. A Ridge School Cancer drive raised 11 dollars, Bishop pupils 5 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dtaas Foobar
Iyry Dale
Rebiashioenin Aes Gare Temple
Reginald Dore
George Rowe
Ley
Grace Hooper
Ham Ridge
Bowdoinham Baptist Church
Ceola Ewen
Nash Mary Bailey
Della Rideout
Arthur Verrill
William Bailey
Cecil Pearl Raymond
Ie Bulphen
William. Bailey Ush
Mrs. Smith
Edna Rowe
Mary Bailey
Educat Rideout
George We
Ry Bailey
Mary Nealey
Ruby Blanchard
Florence Stilphen
Gretchen Hatch
Evelyn McEwen
Doris Raymond
Ruby McEwen
Ivan. Lang
the Ridge School
Bishop
Fifty candidates for commencement at Mount Holyoke College
Miss Laura Ruth Lane, a Mount Holyoke candidate, leads 50 nominees for the commencement exercises at Mount Holyoke College. President Mawr College is to address the audience, and Roswell G will preach the baccalaureate sermon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Ruth Lane
el Fodder Oddard
Mount Ee College
Aye Mawr College
Roswell G
Mount “Holye College
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Waval Reserve
CUB Scouts
NEW Archery Club
First Federal Savings
Loan Association
Front ST Bath.me
Ruth Darrah Puffer
H. M
J.C. Steen
Howard
Jim
Timken
Washington ST
South St
YMCA
Perkins
RICE
Aluminum
North Street
M'Mann
Elks Associa
Bangor
Genere
Pantie
Aera Ind
Mrs. Clifford Gray
Forest Fides
Fide R
Tracy
Hepburn Robert Melvyn Walker
Douglas
IOS Sao A
Paul Whiteman
Clarence E. Meulford
William Boyd
Fair Hayes
Jesse James
Delectable Girisi
Hard Rock
Harrigan
Kennebec Roofing & Siding CO
P.O. Box
Bath, Maine
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