Local foundation work halted by ledge. drives postponed
Construction on a new house paused for four days due to a ledge in the excavation, causing plan changes but work resumed. A Legion Post paper drive, postponed because of a storm, will occur next Sunday if weather allows. Community events include a Birch Point Mothers' club beano, a Halloween dance to fund a primary school hot lunch program, and a St. Philip's Parish House covered dish supper with plans for a canvass on Nov 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Post
Legion Hall
Birch Point Mothers’ Club
Apple Barn
Montsweag
Red Brick
Mother's Club
St. Philip's
Robert Seward
Lewiston
Villa Munsey
Androscoggin Valley
Garrison Hill
O.E.S
Lake View
Jefferson
Gonesta
Bath
Queen Esther
Hallowell
Mount Olivet
Laurel Hill
Newburyport
Mass
Eunice Adams
W. M
Edith Rines
W. P
Laurence Davis
Asso
Florence Sherman
Frank H. Gray
Mary M. Marston
Lulu Riley
Alberta Blagdon
Helen Haggett
Ruth Leighton
Madeleine Reed
Adah
Cora Beane
Ruth
Helen Erskine
Esther
Carolyn Pendleton
Martha
Louise Blagden
Electa
Viola Adams
Laura Evans
Sentinel
Charles S. Sewall
Chester Pendleton
William Burton
Lake View O E S Officers Host Banquet Event
Lake View Chapter O E S of Jefferson held a banquet at Damariscotta Lake View farm on Thursday evening November 1. District Deputy Grand Ma tron of District No 10 attended and Mrs Blagden received a corsage. A stated meeting of Garrison Hill chapter O E S is planned for Tuesday evening November 14 with refreshments and a swap party to follow on November 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake View
O.E.S. of Jefferson
Damariscotta Lake View Farm
Garrison Hill
O.E.S
Odd Fellows to entertain Pine Cone Rebekah lodge event
Local society notes a busy week with Arambec Lodge entertaining Pine Cone Rebekah lodge at 8 pm supper and entertainment. Deer season reports 27 at Reed's station including 17 bucks and 10 does. Community members attend meetings, concerts, and book fairs around Wiscasset and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arambec Lodge of Odd Fellows
Pine Cone Rebekah Lodge
Reed’s
Howard Trussell
St. Andrew’s Hospital
Roy R. Marston
North Reading
Mass
Marston
Lawrence
Margaret MacLaren
Woman's Club
William Burton
Birch Point
Bernice Wilson
Ellen Wilson
Marlene Millett
Harlene Davis
Gloria Soule
Ellen Farnham
Mildred Curtis
Harry Hildebrandt
Wiscasset High School
Alberta Larrabee
Ruth Wickham
Edith Hutchins
Grace Cowley
Wiscasset
Ways and Means
Woman's Club of
Maine
Woman’s Club of
Henry Beston
Elizabeth Coatsworth
Organ Society
Lincoln Lodge
Lincoln
John Blagdon
Union Street
Raymond A. Dalton
Raymond Dalton
Lincoln G. Bailey
Clarence Q. Bailey
Cpl
Dalton
U.S. Engineers
Bailey
Guam
U.S. Air Force
High School Notes Honor Yearbook Staff and Club Officers
The school newspaper, published by English and Commercial classes under Mr. Powel, lists October issue sponsor Senior class with Claire Bailey as editor. Contributors include Gail Foster, John Cost, Maurice Foye, Chester Merry, and others. Year Book staff features Mr. Stanley as advisor and roles for Chester Merry, Betty Grindell, Sally Nelder, Doris McGirr, Adeline Stickney, Lorraine Knight, Marilyn Jackson, Claire Bailey, Gertrude Gross, Gertrude Lamson, Gail Foster, John Cost, Natalie Downing, Mary Dyer, Margaret Brown. Outing Club officers show Maurice Foye as Leader, Gordon Huber as First Assistant Chief, Arlene Ames as Second Assistant Chief, Ann Miete as Scribe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Powel
Claire Bailey
Gail Foster
John Cost
Maurice Foye
Chester Merry
Doris McGirr
Marilyn Jackson
Betty Grindell
Adeline Stickney
Sally Nelder
Gordon Huber
Margaret Brown
Gertrude Gross
Geraldine Lamson
Mr. Stanley
Lorraine Knight
Gertrude Lamson
Natalie Downing
Mary Dyer
Outing Club
Arlene Ames
Ann Miete
Rutherford Grange meeting fills chairs at South Bristol
By invitation of Thaddeus Reed the Rutherford grange meeting at South Bristol filled the chairs. Arthur McFarland, master of Rutherford, called the meeting to order and handed the gavel to Deputy Reed who asked Huntoon Hill officers to fill the chairs. Charles Dunton became master and Christine Maybury lecturer as the line of officers was completed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thaddeus Reed
Grange
Rutherford Grange
Bristol
Arthur McFarland
Rutherford
Reed
Huntoon Hill
Charles Dunton
Christine Maybury
Grange program hosts songs readings and tableau scenes
The article lists Thaddeus Reed and Curtis Plant among grange officers and members, with a program including opening song, solo numbers, stunts and tableaux such as The Old Rugged Cross and Statue of Liberty. Surrounding notes mention a turkey beano, party attendances, and installation of Maine State Grange officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thaddeus Reed
Curtis Plant
Ethel Reed
John Jackson
Harriet Jackson
John Merry
Ceres
Ella Dunton
Pomona
Doris Foye
Flora
Jeanette Keefe
Eleanor Plant
Welcome
Stunt
Alfreda Perkins
Dromore Grange
Penny March
Anna White
Winnifred Pearson
Lucille Leighton
Knox Pomona
South Warren
Merrill J. Hatch
Maine State Grange
Edith Hatch
Ida Cunningham Dies in Gardiner After Illness
Mrs Ida Cunningham died at her Gardiner home on Friday November 3 after a long illness She was born February 24 1893 in Wiscasset daughter of Sewell and Annie Dickinson and was a member of St Philip s Episcopal Church She is survived by two sons Neil W Cunningham Jr Damon E Cunningham a daughter Barbara L Cunningham three grandchildren four sisters and a brother Funeral services were held Monday in Gardiner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida Cunningham
Gardiner
Wiscasset
Sewell
Annie McFadden Dickinson
St. Philip’s Episcopal Church
Neil W. Cunningham, Jr
Damon E. Cunningham
Barbara L. Cunningham
Blanche Norcross
Gertrude Higgins
Lillian Fitch
Woolwich
Emma Jewell
Bath
Arthur Dickinson
Widow Mabel Crosby Dies in Rockland
Mrs. Mabel D. Crosby died at her Rockland home on Saturday November 4. She was born in Rockland to Hanson and Elizabeth Day Dean and is survived by her husband Simon D. Crosby two daughters Adela Walsh of Rockland and Harvey R. Pease of Wiscasset, several grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral services were held in Rockland on Monday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simon Crosby Ward
Mabel D. Crosby
Simon D. Crosby
Rockland
Hanson
Elizabeth Day Dean
Adela Walsh
Harvey R. Pease
Wiscasset
Probate Court Monthly Session Grants Executorships
Wills allowed for multiple estates including Philmer Eves of Topsham and Charles T. Jackson of Bath with executors appointed. Others listed include Harriet Hill of Manchester NH and Bessie Dickinson of Bath as executrixes, some without bond. Petitions for administration filed for Ralph W. Brown and Ernest L. Hodgkins of Richmond, and inventories filed for several estates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philmer Eves
Topsham
Marion M. Eves
Charles T. Jackson
Bath
Harriet C. Hill
Manchester
New Hampshire
Grace P. Dickinson
Bessie E. Dickinson
Georgia E. Chappell
Woolwich
Eveleth A. Regan
John W. Gilmore
Myrtle L. Gilmore
Margaret M. Holbrook
Morton T. Holbrook
Lewiston
Henry C. Wright
Mildred T. Wright
Ralph W. Brown
Richmond
Colleen V. Brown
Ernest L. Hodgkins
Edna D. Hodgkins
Harry S. Wallace
Stanley E. Wallace
Sarah Eleanor McAllister
Roy E. McAllister
Walter
Woolwich Nequasset Mothers' Club Meeting Recap
The Nequasset Mothers' Club met Wednesday at Mrs. Elta Robson’s Stony Hill road home with 15 members. President Marjorie Woerter led the session and plans for a Neighborhood Tea at Mrs. Woerter’s later this month were announced. Mrs. Marion Ingalls and Mrs. Margaret Dodge assisted. Margaret Maass’s mystery prize went to Mrs. Dodge. Evangeline Sparks was the auctioneer. A social hour followed with refreshments by the hostess and Mrs. Elsie Stinson. Next meet is Dec 6 at Mrs. Vera Fogg’s State road home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nequasset Mothers’ Club
Elta Robson
Stony Hill Road
Marjorie Woerter
Evangeline Sparks
Elsie Stinson
Vera Fogg
State Road
Benefit Card Party For Ne quasset Church Held At Seegar Home
Ne quasset Congregational church members and Sons gathered at the Louis Seegar home for a card party to raise funds for the church. Five tables filled the basement game room with prizes awarded in pinochle canasta and contract. Winners included Henry Dubar and Mrs. Dubar in pinochle, Earl Farnham in canasta, and Mrs. Brian M. Jewett in contract. Guests from Bath and Woolwich enjoyed sandwiches cakes and coffee after games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nequasset Congregational Church and Sons
Louis Seegar
William Fogg
William Robson
Ada Cross
Woolwich
Bath
Mabel Jack
Chester A. Plant
Earl Farnham
Roy Lawrence
Raymond Farnham
Austin Miller
Linwood Abbott
Henry Dubar
Henry Seegar
Maurice Hathorne
Roberta Hathorne
Brian M. Jewett
Charles Powers
Howard Kirkpatrick
John F. Anderson
Nequasset Auxiliary Plans Christmas Sale and Supper
Nequasset Auxiliary met with Mrs. Clyde Baker as Farm Bureau meetings limited attendance. The group organized a Christmas sale and supper to benefit the Nequasset Congregational church, set for December 1 in the vestry, with pasta and fancy articles planned. Eighth graders in Woolwich formed a School Improvement League led by Louise Reynolds. officers Josephine Ramsey, Jerry Hanson, Norma Chandler, Janice Lebel. The league oversees school events, reading lists, books, and planned Christmas party after Halloween success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nequasset
Clyde Baker
Farm Bureaus
Nequasset Congregational Church
Wilbur Presy
Woolwich
Sagadahoc Ferry
Louise Reynolds
Josephine Ramsey
Jerry Hanson
Norma Chandler
Janice Lebel
Local Farm Folks Attend Weekend Family Festivities
Ralph Reynolds stables two riding horses Scout and Mickey on his Arrowsie farm after summer and fall pasturing. George Smith and wife and Mrs Smiths mother join relatives for a weekend with Forrest and Lemuel Preble at Day's Ferry silver wedding anniversary events. Montsweag Farm Bureau shows strong presence at Knox Lin all day session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Reynolds
Scout
Pinto
Mickey
Arrowsie
George Smith
Community group notes and theft at Day's Ferry school
Reports from Wis casset and Bath area clubs include a Nutmeg weekly roundup. Thieves stole antique school desks from Day's Ferry school, valued as rare artifacts. Sheriff Messenger investigates. Day's Ferry Community club hosted a stormy gathering with plans for Dec 2. An older Woolwich hunter news highlights a seven point buck. Ivory C Strout donated gravel for Woolwich school drive. Twenty fifth anniversary party for Mr. and Mrs. Lemuel Preble drew 75 guests with rich silver gifts and flowers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Messenger
Lemuel Preble
George Smith
Danvers
Mass
Carl Severin
South Portland
Albert Bailey
Wiscasset
Margaret Jane Wallace
Lewiston
Celeste Wallace
Sebasco
Nequasset Farm Bureau notes and community updates
Montsweag Farm Bureau members sew on Hyde Memorial Home items at Arrowsic Town hall. Nequasset barn project by Claude Beal draws attention with a Quonset roof for hay storage and cattle housing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montsweag Farm Bureau
Arrowsie Town Hall
Hyde
Bath
Claude Beal
Nequasset
Beal
Bath Iron Works
William Sylvester, Sr
Sagadahoc Ferry
Maine General Hospital
Portland
Social Evening At State Highway Home
Mrs William Stevens hosted a gathering of friends at her home on the State highway Thursday night. After a pleasant social hour, refreshments were served. Attendees included Mrs Ruth Dubar Mrs Ruby Stinson Mrs Helen Seegar Mrs Louis J Seeger Mrs Margaret Maass Mrs Marjorie Woerter Mrs Frank J Walker Miss Mille Dodge Mrs Edhwold Carter Mrs Clifford Mboison of Woolwich Mrs Cecil Rittall of Nobleboro and Mrs Celia Hutchins of Bath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jolly
Edhwold Carter
Nequasset
George C. Smith
Jennie T. Smith
Lemuel] Preble
Ferry
Russell Boyd
Boston
William Stevens
State Highway
Ruth Dubar
Ruby Stinson
Helen Seegar
Louis J. Seeger
Margaret Maass
Marjorie Woerter
Frank J. Walker
Millie Dodge
Clifford Mboison
Woolwich
Cecil Rittall
Nobleboro
Celia Hutchins
Bath
Local People Share Visits Across Maine and New England
Mrs. Cecil Rittall of Nobleboro spent a Monday night with Mrs. Margaret Maass of Nequasset. Mrs. Arthur Dodge of Boothbay Harbor and Mrs. Maass were Sunday dinner guests in Well Hall. Dr. Cyril Bousfield and family vacationed in Bar Harbor with Neal Bousfield, with Dr. Bousfield celebrating a birthday. Mrs. Emma Bickford visits her niece Mrs. Howard Barker in Phippsburg. Chester Leeman and son Wayne stayed with Norris and Mrs. Waltz of Damariscotta. Larain Kittridge and family from California returned to Maine after a northern trip, planning Florida winter then West Coast return in spring. Continuous mention of Clyde Baker and family implies continuation on page seven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil Rittall
Nobleboro
Margaret Maass
Nequasset
Arthur Dodge
Boothbay Harbor
Hallowell
Cyril Bousfield
Bar Harbor
Emma Bickford
Howard Bowker
Phippsburg
Chester Leeman
Wayne
Leeman
Norris Waltz
Larain Kittridge
California
Jordan Wright
Vermont
New Hampshire
Florida
Clyde Baker
Emer son scholar awards Bowdoin graduate class of ’51
Rev. dolen F. Anderson of Nequasset Congregational church receives the Em erson scholarship award at Bowdoin College as a member of the class of 1951. He is a Chicago native and a Bangor Theological School graduate of 1949.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nea Bale
Ety Bailey
Dolen F. Anderson
Nequasset Congregational Church
Emerson
Bowdoin College
Chicago
Ill
Bangor Theological School
Central Y.M.C.A. College
James Blake
Nequasset Road
Bath Memorial Hospital
Russell Boyd
Boston
Boyd
Frank J. W
Ferry
Lemuel Preble
F. G. Greenough
North Edgecomb
Earl Dow
Evan Chase
John Duprey
Canada
Virginia Dow
Portland
Harley Nichols
Kenneth Chase
Hardwick
Ralph Wright
Robert Tanner
Clarence Tanner
Houston
Texas
Ard High
Donald Leavitt
Sagadahoc Ferry
Henry Groves
Saugus
Mass
Inlaw
Mason Carter
Day’s Ferry
Jim
Avis Carter
Boston University
Charles Newcomb
Frank Sparks
J. L. Dube
Chebeague Island
Dube
Watch Makers School
Woolwich
Wilbur Presley
Ladies Auxiliary of
Nequasset
May Cromwell
Washington, D. C
Eugene Cromwell
Vinal Hunnewell
William Phillips
New York City
Riverside
Myron Freeman
Francena Cromwell
Post Office
Arrowsic residents join coastal voyage plans
Arrowsic residents sketch a travel itinerary from Arrowsic to New London and New York, with yacht cruises, Florida winter plans, and visits by Mrs. Edith Campbell’s family. Local residents attend a 25th wedding anniversary, while road repairs and turkey fund drives involve the community.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mademoiselle
Front Street
Arthur J. Dunton
John L. Jack
Frank H. Paine
Leslie F. Roberts
Ina D. True
Edward D. True
Edward I. Jack
Laura F. Jack
John Anderson
Norman Holbrook
George McLellan
Amy Cromwell
Coln Farm Bureaus
Muriel Preble
Georgie Walker
Alice Baker
Emma Drummond
Leila Rosenwald
Evelyn Ater
Fanny Nickerson
Helen Crocker
Ruth Leavitt
Cynthia Phillips
Kay Stevens
Mary Woerter
Michiel Mazeiko
Edith Rice
Phyllis Steen
Bernice Bailey
Gladys Eaton
Ethelyn Shea
Elizabeth Hathorne
Roland Raynes
Dorothy Wilson
Doris Carter
Good Will Club
Edwin Hemingway
Stanle Brown
Day’s Ferry Community Club
Herbert Munsey
William Whittam
Fred Brown
Howard Whittam
Lois Day
Herbert Cornish
Canasta Club
Walter Dingley
Hazel ,Crocker
Grace Smith
Peggy Hathorne
Evangeline Guptill
Senesta Ham
Hazel Crocker
Betty Goddard
Dingley
Jonesport
Ivory C. Strout
Sagadahoc
Baker
Reg
Nequasset Farm Bureau
Farm Bureau
Sagadahoc County
Topsham Grange Hall
Charlotte Leeman
Horatio Ler
Jet Newhall
Arrowsic
New London
Conn
Sadie Armstrong
New York
Carl Y. Kennedy
Herbert Lemont
Hudson
Crosby
Reid State Ark
Karl Rosenwald
Rosenwald
Georgetown Road
John Mazeiko
State Highway Commission
Augusta
Michael Mazeiko
Phinney
Spinney Mill Road
Livington
N. J
Robert
Pittsburgh
Edward
Andrew Pray
Constance
Norwood
R. I
Franklin Wright
Pray
Frank Rittall
Norman Drummond
J. J. Newberry Co
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