Phippsburg Community Notes on Roads and Residents
People along the lower town applaud the graveled and graded Third Class road from Alice Rollins hill to the Charles Rollins place. Frank Grover oversees work with R P Hapgood trucks hauling loam and gravel. Moose depredations after apples trigger concerns at Gilmore farm as animals forage and mutilate branches. The Continental, a wooded town camping ground, and late-summer cottages are recalled. The Home Department Sunday School organizes in Center with 28 enrollees under Miss Frances Robie. Road repairs on Blaisdell Campbell road near Reach bring relief to residents. Various local residents are listed with visits, work, and seasonal changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Rollins’ Hill
Charles Rollins
Frank Grover
R. P. Hapgood
Whitefield
Parker Head
Esyphena Kelly
Mary P. Hill
Betsey Larrabee- Delano
Cranberry Point
Lee’s Island
Allie Rollins
Blaisdell- Campbell Road
Walter Rines
Harry Butler
Artis
Butler
Gil
Gilman
Agnes Cutting
Raymond Campbell
Pleasant Cove Farm
Robert Manson
Calvin Rowe
Limerick
Cora Campbell
Topsham Fair
Center Street
Bath
William Wyman
William Wyman, Jr
Nelson Heald
Mary Heald
Maude U Hartlet
Lincoln Street
George Penton
Small Point
George Davis
Emma Perky
Charles Thistle
Rela
Dromore Farm Bureau Ladies Meet on Foundation Garments
Dromore Farm Bureau members led by Eva Wright met last Wednesday to discuss Foundation Garments and care. Luncheon served by Anna Percy Clint Beals and F P Young. menu included sautéed bologna American chop suey and German cabbage. Cleanup by Preble and McCourt. a scotch auction followed with Young winning the basket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dromore Farm Bureau
Eva Wright
Anna Percy
Clint Beals
F. P. Young
Young
Wilbur
George Woodward
Turner McCarty
Charles Blaisdell
Earl Lowell
Leach
Rogers
Metcalf
Abbie Minott
Henry Minott
Rebecca Wright
Hampden
H. T. Wyman
St Marys Guild Names Christmas Fair Committees
Mrs Herbert C Calderwood announced sub chairmen for the St Marys guild Christmas fair and supper committees to be held in the parish house on Tuesday December 9. Listed are names for cook food candy greens fancy articles aprons dining room and work committees with updates: Phinney appointed work committee chair replacing Walter Hill and Gregory added as a new member. Members prepared Needlework guild items and voted to purchase more garments for the guild. A covered dish supper preceded the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert C. Calderwood
St. Mary's Guild
Harryb. Briggs, Jr
E. Everett Pierce
Charles Bartlett
A. Farley Mayo
Carl C. Troop
Calderwood
William Henry Double
Warren F. Ha
Gregory
Parker Head News Roundup From the Village
Parker Head community notes recount the sudden death of H Ephraim Young, social visits from Miss Phyllis Young and others, school activities at Topsham Fair, Halloween planning, and various outings. Multiple residents and guests from Bath, Portland, and Perkins Island appear, with births, birthdays, and recoveries noted amid routine village life.
Sick baker sends substitute on trip
Mr Simmons, a baker, could not travel on Tuesday due to illness and sent a substitute. Mrs John Rollins Jr returned from Bath hospital last week with her son Bradford Linwood. Her sister Mrs Davis of West Point is caring for her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Simmons
Baker
John Rollins, Jr
Bath Hospital
Bradford Linwood
Davis
West Point
White Cross Aid Session Held by Corliss Street Church
Far and Near Missionary Society met in the small vestry for an all day White Cross and business session. Mrs. Wilfred W. Chaney presided over 12 members as Mrs. Frederick P. Moffatt led devotion and a service of singing scripture and prayer. White Cross work included making sheets and bandages. Lunch was served. Mrs. Merton Wright and Mrs. John H. Hunt hosted with Mrs. John Towle. Rev. Moffatt offered grace. Afternoon quiz on China was reviewed next meeting. Temperance talk given by Mrs. Hill. Reports read, then a service for the emergency fund tree with seven leaves added. Bowdoinham conference notes, Towle resigns as treasurer. Mrs. Chaney announced replacement, Mrs. Fred W. May. Three sick cards sent, love bags collected, clothing sent to Miss Mildred Furbish in Kentucky. Packing led by Mrs. Moffatt, Mrs. Hill, and Mrs. Walker. Christmas gifts for the school to be wrapped. Benediction closed the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missionary Society of Corliss Street Church
White Cross
Wilfred W. Chaney
Frederick P. Moffatt
Merton Wright
John H. Hunt
John Towle
Grace
Fred W. May
Mildred Furbish
Democratic
Kentucky
Moffatt
William A. Hill
Harold S. Walker
Retires After Long Taxi Service in Bath
Bath resident A. E. Oliver, a taxi driver for 21 years, has retired from business after starting in 1920 in front of the Post Office. Born October 9, 1874, he previously sailed as a marine engineer and worked at Bath Iron Works during World War I. Married Elizabeth Holmes in 1900, he is a 32nd degree Mason and Baptist. He plans to spend retirement at home, with hunting and fishing in the past, now focused on leisure and nearby tasks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
A. E. Oliver
Oliver
Mr. Oliver
Parker Head
Bath Iron Works
Elizabeth Holmes
Watertown
Mass
Funeral Services for F K Sturtevant
Frederick K Sturtevant funeral held Tuesday at 3 30 in Curtis Funeral Home Washington Street. Rev Joseph O Purdue officiated. Bearers were Robert Sturtevant Walter L Palmer Allan Ramsay and Vernal Chase. Burial followed at Oak Grove cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick K Sturtevant
Curtis Funeral Home
Washington Street
Joseph O. Purdue
Robert Sturtevant
Walter L. Palmer
Allan Ramsay
Vernal Chase
Oak Grove Cemetery
Wedding of Miss Toothaker to Mr Harrington in Brunswick
Miss Caroline Mary Toothaker daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Toothaker of Brunswick will marry Robert Harrington son of Mr and Mrs Arthur Harrington of Leominster Massachusetts on Saturday November 8 at St Pauls Episcopal Church Brunswick A small reception will follow in the parish house Miss Toothaker is granddaughter of the late Capt and Mrs Denny Humphreys of Bath and her mother was formerly Miss Alice Humphreys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline Mary Toothaker
Robert Toothaker
Brunswick
Robert Harrington
Arthur Harrington
Leominster
Mass
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
Toothaker
Denny M. Humphreys
Bath
Alice Humphreys
Popham Beach air activity and local community notes
More than 30 planes described as bombers droned over Popham Beach and nearby as a carrier waited offshore Seguin. A local library service held Sunday evening by Miss Frances Robie. The Sunday school credited Preston Clark of Cox's Head for a new screen to divide classes and serve as a bulletin board. Mrs Irving Dobbins assists Miss Robie this year. Popham Circle resigns secretary Mrs Paul Davis who becomes nurse for Ethier family daughters. a new secretary will be chosen Thursday. The Circle has raised over 160 since May from a food sale, fair and supper. Village school closed for Topsham Fair. Robert and Gerald Morong return from Coast Guard duty. Edward Fisher transferred to Portland. Cottage on Gilbert Head entertained guests. various neighbors visit and travel to Bath, Lewiston, Auburn, Bay Point, and Topsham. A notice lists examinations for Table Stock Potato Inspector on October 25, 1941 in Augusta and Caribou.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Popham Beach
Seguin
Frances Robie
Preston Clark
Cox
Irving Dobbins
Miss Robie
Popham Circle
Paul Davis
Davis
Stephen Ethier
Gilbert
Topsham Fair
Robert
Gerald Morong
Clifton Morong
Doubling Point Light
Morong
Coast Guard
Edward Fisher
Portland
Allan Spear
Guy Crowley
Gilbert Head
Robert P. Tristram Coffin
Brunswick
Ethier
John Parsons
Rye
N. Y
Mattson
South Shore
Vernon Mattson
Nils Mattson
Newtonville
Vernon Mattson, Jr
Bath
Wilmer Voorhees
Bath Iron Works
Lester Morse
Parker Morse
Marilyn Morse
Winner Gance
Clarence Perkins
Virginia
Stanley Perkins
Norman Perkins
West Bath
Arthur Delano
Edriel Little
Richard Delano
Shore
Ralph Spinney
Ethelyn
Doris Spinney
Ralph Spinney, Jr
James Little
Carrie Little
Ollie Spinney
Allan Little
Clarence Sheffield
North Harpswell
Alton Cheney
Cheney
Cape Elizabeth
Post Office
State House
Augusta
Caribou
Funeral service for Mrs Rose Wilson
Funeral service for Mrs Rose Wilson age 69 widow of Arthur Wilson was held Wednesday afternoon at two at Arthur F Mayo funeral residence 819 High Street Rev George B Wolstenholme pastor of Peep Baptist Church officiated Bearers were Clarence Leonard Merle Chadbourne Ward Shipman and A Farley Mayo Jr Burial was in Oak Grove cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose Wilson
Bath Street
Arthur Wilson
Arthur F. Mayo
High Street
George B. Wolstenholme
Peep Baptist Church
Clarence Leonard
Merle Chadbourne
Ward Shipman
A. Farley Mayo, Jr
Oak Grove Cemetery
Lennox Family Return From Norfolk Motor Trip
Mrs George Lennox of 464 Middle Street and her three daughters Mrs Carville Douglas Miss Eleanor and Agatha Lennox and granddaughter Betsy Jane Douglas have returned from a motor trip to Norfolk Virginia. They visited Mr and Mrs John Cooney Bogoda NJ and Mr and Mrs Joseph Barland Watertown MA during the return journey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Lennox
Middle Street
Carville Douglas
Eleanor
Agatha Lennox
Betsy Jane Douglas
Norfolk
Virginia
John Cooney
Bogoda
N. J
Joseph Barland
Watertown
Mass
Officers Installed by Youth Fellowship at Beacon Street Church
The Youth Fellowship at Beacon Street church installed officers Sunday evening led by Elliott Mitchell. Karl Stiles became president, Geraldine Nickerson chaired worship and evangelism, Phyllis Mitchell heads world friendship, Shirley Stiles leads recreation, Marilyn Hart is secretary, Janet Beardsley treasurer, with Rev. Charles L. Kinney and others as counselors. Elliott Mitchell led devotional, Roger Pinkham played accordion, and a Halloween social is planned for October 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Youth Fellowship
Beacon Street
Karl Stiles
Geraldine Nickerson
Commission On Worship and Evangelism
Phyllis Mitchell
Commission On World Friendship
Elliott Mitchell
Commission On Community Service
Shirley, Stiles
Commission On Recreation and Leisure
Marilyn Hart
Janet Beardsley
Charles L. Kinney
Doris Crocker
Marion Bowie
Camilla Pratt
Winter Street Church Ladies Plan Banquet
Ladies' Aid of Winter Street Church met Friday afternoon with 48 members present. Mrs. Arthur C. Lempton presided over a brief meeting, voting a contribution to the Y. The group plans a Fall Fashion Show on November 5 under Mrs. Roscoe P. McFadden, plus a Christmas sale and supper on December 2. A White elephant sale followed with Reverend Joseph O. Purdue serving as auctioneer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid
Winter Street Church
Clarence W. Morse
Clare Coombs
Sarah J. Hitchcock
Walter S. Wiggin
Arthur C. Lemont
Aid
Roscoe P. McFadden
Wade returns from visit to Brunswick with family
N. Sai ic Wad formerly of the area now lives in Brunswick with his daughter Mrs. Frank Sparks. He has returned after a one week visit with his son John E. Wade and Mrs. Wade on Upper Washington Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Sai Ic
Brunswick Wi
Frank Sparks
John E. Wade
Wade
Upper
Washington Street
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Phippsburg
Tives
Is Frien
Beyeswick
Howar
Leeds
George Nichols
Boston
James E. Perry
Stanwood Gilman
William Gilman
Harry Hall
Hyde Park
T. C. Hughes
Meadowbrook
Bernard Hendersons
Dromore
Ella Boole
Michigan
Boole
Ridin’ Light Lodge
Bessie E
Grace P. Dickinson
California
J. O. Wyman
Warner
Foxboro
Eva Rogers
ST. Mary’s Guild
Everett Foot Cushion Laboratories
Ferry
Everett
Parker
H. Ephraim Young
Weiner Rock
Peggy Wright
Phyllis Young
Sally
Bill Lowell
Carolyn Wallace
Ardine Perkins
Dorothy Davis
Phippsburg Center
Lorraine Harrington
Marion Cushing
Dorothy Cushing
Doris Savage
Topsham
Forrest Wyman
Earl Hamel
School Improvement League
Bert Young
Phyllis
Falmouth
Grace Haas
New Jersey
Donald Logan
Frank Percy
New York
Irwin Daley
Martha
Lewiston
Percy
Ephraim Young
Anthony Erames
Clayton Hoar
East Machias
Charles Perry
Lloyd Perry
Eugene W. Osgood
Perkins Island
Robert Barlow
Osgood
C. H. Bowers
Cliftondale
Currey Stiles
Earl Nisbet
Aroostook County
Phillip Mallard
John Kreidler
Elizabeth
Mirs
Charles Blaisdeh
Lee Sheldon
Katherine McKenney
Elmer Allard
Berwick
Owen Richardson
Eugene Harrington
Harold Rogers
Florence Maas
James Chambers
Grace Kenney
W. T. Wyman
John
Walter Mann
Samuel Wilfred
F. K. Sturtevant
William Bowie
Lester Oliver
Spruceville
Frank Scott
Llewellyn Oliver
William Wallace
Malden
John Coughlin
Lucile Smith
Thomaston
Joseph Spear
David MacDonald
Popham
Alonzo Morong
Moses Chandler
Dora Bridges
Jeannette Craige
Grace Jewett
Frances Bridges
Mr. Kinney
Epworth League
Roger Pinkham
Markson
Stonkirk
Markson Bros
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