Lions Club to Present Now and Then Show in December
The Lions Club signed a contract for a December variety show titled Now and Then, pairing a minstrel finale with contrasts of old and new. Attendees included Governor E. White, Wilke of Bath, H C Bell and Bryant of Bell Mfg Co, Edward Taylor for John B. Rogers Producing Co, and other Brunswick and Bath guests. The club also voted to donate toward School Patrol funding. A Halloween party and Ladies' Night are planned for October 30 at Odd Fellows hall. Daniel Williams, Elmer Williams and Lesley organize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thore
Brunswick Cince Dore
Jovernor E. White
Wilke
An Club
Bath
H. C. Bell
Bell Mfg. Co
Bryant
Edward Taylor
John B. Rogers Producing Co
Fos- Ne Eee
Lions Club
School Patrol
Qdd Fellows Hall
Daniel Willams
Elmer Williams
Lesley
Linen Shower For Miss Barbara Trott
A linen shower was held Wednesday of last week for Miss Barbara Trott at the Miss Amerise Bourque home, honoring her upcoming marriage to Raymond Valliere of Dover in November. Guests included Miss Priscilla Trott, Mrs. Arthur Young, Mrs. Olin Pankhurst, and other friends and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara Trott
Amerise Bourque
Vine
Raymond Valliere
Dover
Frott
New York City
Stanleigh Manor
Hampton
N. H
Priscilla Trott
Out of Honor
Arthur Young
Olin Pankhurst
John Freray
Leon Pennell, Jr
Mildred Merrill
Jane Ve Varney
Vic Trott
Elizabeth II
George R. Perry, Jr
William Bourque
Morton Holbrook
Milton C. Trott
Rummage Sale Aids Winter Street Parish Fund
The rummage sale held last Wednesday in the Winter Street church men’s room raised a splendid sum for the Ladies’ aid fund. Mrs. Fred Foote chaired the committee. Attendees brought box lunches and hot drinks at noon. The next Ladies’ aid event is a parish supper on Oct. 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winter Street
Ladies’ Aid
Fred Foote
Dears Return from Summer Home at Small Point
Mr and Mrs Douglas Dear born have returned to their home on Washington street after closing their Summer residence at Small Point where they spent the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas Dearborn
Washington Street
Small Point
Wedding of Anthony Wright and Ralph Emery Wright Jr at Winter Street Church
Mr and Mrs Anthony Wright announce their daughter’s marriage to Ralph E Wright Jr at Winter Street Church with Joseph O Purdue officiating. The ceremony featured Gloria Downs as maid of honor, bridesmaids in blue and pink gowns, and a reception at the bride’s parents’ home. The couple will reside in Bay Point after honeymooning in the White Mountains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Street
Anthony
Ralph Emery W Wright, Jr
Ralph E. Wright
Bay Point
Winter Street
Joseph O. Purdue
Gloria Downs
Dorothy Downing
Dorothy Gill
Hazel Estabrook
Gilbert Woodman
Sherman Campbell
White Mountains
Surprise Birthday Party for Mrs Grant
Mrs J Russell Grant of Liberty Street was honored with a neighborhood birthday party at her home last Wednesday. Fifteen children joined after the cake cutting and ice cream, with gifts including fall bouquets and a decorated cake by Mrs Everett Libby. Assisting hostesses were Mrs Elton Pinkham and Mrs Grant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Russell Grant
Liberty Street
Annie Sullivan
Everett Libby
William Russell
Clara Michaud
Earlyn Frazer
William Lundrigan
Howard Larrabee
Pinkham
Boyce
Grant
Mississippi River Drainage Covers Vast U.S. Land
The Mississippi basin drains about 1 240 000 square miles, more than a third of the United States, highlighting its immense geographic scope and impact on national land area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi
United States
Soil Conservation District formation and process described
The article explains how a Soil Conservation District forms via petitions from landowners, state committee action, public hearings, and a referendum leading to chartering. It notes districts cannot levy taxes but gain governance through five district supervisors and provide technical aid, with proven gains of about a 20 percent yield increase per acre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secretary of State
State Soil Conservation Committee
Everett Johnson to lead Sagadahoc USO fund drive
Everett E. Johnson is named Sagadahoc County Chairman for the USO fundraising campaign in 1947 by State Chairman Charles P. Nelson. The goal is a $6,000 quota, with Johnson urging local residents to support veterans in hospitals and active service members through USO Camp Shows and home-away-from-home aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett E. Johnson
Sagadahoc County
USO
Charles P. Nelson
Mr. Johnson
Army, Navy
Veterans Hospital
Marriage Intentions Filed At City Clerk Office
Marriage intentions have been filed listing John F Swearington of Hamilton West Virginia and Shirley M Parshley of Daniel M Maker and Margaret L Guynn. The notices include details of the couples parents and addresses as recorded by the City Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. Swearington
Wesley Street
Albert L. Swearington
Hamilton
W. Va
Shirley M. Parshley
George D. Parshley
Shepard Street
Daniel M. Maker
William A. Maker
Margaret L. Guynn
Barbara E. Guynn
James H. Guynn
Marriage Intentions Filed by Lebel and Harris Couple
Peter E. Lebel Jr and Agnes E Harris filed marriage intentions at the City Clerk's office. Lebel is son of Mr. and Mrs. Peter E. Lebel of Russell Street. Harris is daughter of Mrs. Rosie Harris of Lisbon Falls and the late James Harris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter E. Lebel, Jr
Peter E. Lebel
Russell Street
Agnes E. Harris
Rosie Harris
Lisbon Falls
James Harris
Farm Bureau unfolds October West Bath gathering
The West Bath Farm Bureau held its October meeting at the Littlefield school on a pleasant day. Members enjoyed an outdoor picnic and a Book Review by Mrs. William White on Thomas Carlyle. Reports recalled John Gould’s August Field Day talk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Bath
Littlefield School
William White
Omas Carlyle
Edwin Haggett
Everett Lemont
John Gould
Oscar Adams
Topsham
William Coombs
William Davis
Earle Donnell
Edward D. Johnson
Warren Davis
Edward Thompson
Loring Small
Leon Benone
Walter Kingsury
Phippsburg Woman Accidentally Shot in Kitchen
Miss Marjorie Hagar 30 of Sebasco was injured in a kitchen shooting by an apparently accidental discharge from a .32 caliber pistol. The bullet struck in front of her left ear and went downward through the jaw. her condition was listed as not critical. Sheriff Charles W. Messenger said her brother Thomas Hagar may have been the shooter and the investigation would continue after speaking with Mr. Hagar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marjorie Hagar
Sebasco
Bath Memorial Hospital
Sagadahoc
Charles W. Messenger
Hagar
Thomas Gar
Messenger
Miss Hagar
Sadie Davis
Hagars
Bath Iron Works Corp
Etta B. Forbis
Dike P T A Framed Friday Meeting With Guests
The Dike P T A held a Friday evening meeting featuring Loring R Addison, superintendent of schools, who introduced the teachers and hosted a corsage gesture by Mrs. James Sharkey. Dr John Dougherty spoke on his school work, with Mrs Joseph Mullaney introducing him and answering questions. An announcement noted a Child Development class at Bailey Evening School and an appeal for volunteers to help with hot lunches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dike Parent- Teacher Association
Loring R. Addison
James Sharkey
John Dougherty
Joseph Mullaney
Addison
Bailey
Mabel Fuller
Jean Danforth
Hurley Grant Returns to Boston After Weekend with Relatives
Hurley Grant pursuing education courses at Boston University returned to Boston Sunday evening after visiting relatives over the weekend in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hurley Grant
Boston University
Boston
Mrs Murphy Speaks at Morse Assembly
Morse High School hosted a talk by Mrs. Murphy as part of a talent drive. Principal Horace P. Herrick introduced her and praised student drama and music groups for supporting the annual Bath concert series.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corbert
Morse High School
Aemas Murphy
G. Thotain
Horace P. Herrick
Murphy
Abbie Harvey
Mary Conley
Keith Crockett
Bath
Frances Marks
Richard Hersom
Muriel Moore
Anita Kurki
Everett Pouliot
Jeannette Bennett
Katherine Frates
Lila Richmond
Joy Olsen
Helen King
Douglas Casey
Richard McMann
Mother Daughter Birthday Parties Shared Celebrations
Last week a mother and daughter honored each other with separate birthday parties. On Monday Mrs. William Fraser hosted Marjorie Fraser with games and refreshments attended by Jeanine Groves Christine Mc Carty Jane Furber Lorrain Copp Iris Armstrong Beatrice Bronson Kathleen Bronson Barbara Fraser Nancy Hart and Judy Hart. On Thursday Marjorie surprised her mother with a party decorated in Fall flowers and refreshments. Attendees included Mrs. Alice Pratt Mr and Mrs Stuart Bailey Mrs Florence Irish Mrs Eva Fraser Mrs Henry McCabe Ann McCabe Mrs Robert Colley Miss Sarah Pratt Miss Barbara Fraser Miss Marjorie Fraser and William Fraser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Fraser
Marjorie Fraser
Jeanine Groves
Christine McCarty
Jane Furber
Lorrain Copp
Iris Armstrong
Beatrice Bronson
Kathleen Bronson
Barbara Fraser
Nancy Hart
Judy Hart
Marjorie
Alice Pratt
Stuart Bailey
Florence Irish
Eva Fraser
Henry McCabe
Ann McCabe
Robert Colley
Sarah Pratt
Halloween Party At Community Center For Students
The Youth Recreation council sponsors a Halloween Fun Festival on October 31 at the Community Center. Open to students from 11th and 8th grades and all high schoolers, the event features a treasure hunt for a five dollar bill, games, dancing, and refreshments. Committee members include Amelia Mitchell, Jean MacDonald, Joan Shaw, Claire Milton, George Bryant and Carroll Hatch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amelia Mitchell
Jean MacDonald
Joan Shaw
Claire Milton
George Bryant
Car 11
Hatch
W F Campbell Ends Work at Shipyard in Bath
W F Campbell retires after years in shipyard service. Born in Brunswick, he worked for Milliken Tomlinson Co. Portland, Estabrooke Eaton Co., cigars and tobacco, and Providence Chicago Packing House before joining the Bath Iron Works. He received a RCA radio as a farewell gift and thanks from Dept 6 and the engineering force for his long service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karly
Bil
Pei Ce
E Engineering
Briggs
Davis
Dept. 6
Towne
Campbell
Brunswick
Milliken-Tomlinson Co
Portland
Kennebec
Estabrooke & Eaton Co
Rhode Island
Connecticut
Long Island Sound
Providence & Chicago Packing House
Bath
Iron Works
Workers Named for Concert Drive in Local Notice
The Community Concert Association lists workers and captains for the drive across Wiscasset Brunswick and Topsham. A dinner meeting for all captains and workers is set at Grace Church parish house Monday at 8 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Church
Community Concert Association
Fred K. Sturtevant
Horace P. Herrick
Phyllis Bisson
Jacob Smith
George Costain
William Dennison
Clinton Owen
Arthur Bowker
Jane Stevens
Edward Butterfield
John Labbie
John Conley, Jr
Carl Y. Kennedy
Wallace Ham
Granville Colby
Percy Eriate
Ralph Warren
de Gary
Chester Plant
William P. Kelly
Stuart Chapin
Lorelei Pecci Birthday Party at Home
Lorelei Pecci daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred Pecci of High street celebrated her fifth birthday Friday from three to five pm at home. Guests enjoyed games and two monologues by Mrs Doris Thistle. snacks included potato chips ice cream cake and cen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorelei Pecci
Fred Pecci
High Street
Doris Thistle
Paul Farley
Serine
Philip
Phyllis
David
Lynwood Grindle
Cheryl
Laurie Ann
William Pecci
Kenney
Charles Dutton
Carl
Linwood Castner
Judy
Linda
Viola Brooks
Doris
Ronna Press
Malcolm
Rubena Hamilton
Jackalyn
Dickie Grindle
Donna Lee Meroff
Neil Stanley
Arnold Day
Ronald Coombs
Kathy Coffin
Lucy Lee Smith
Guinda Recci
Janice Jeanne
Leilani Pecci
Martha Redmond
Ogden and Cutler Nuptials Linked in Lewiston Ceremony
Vaughn J. Ogden son of Mrs. Katherine Ogden of Oak street and the late Winslow J. Ogden weds Miss Lucille C. Cutler daughter of Adelard Dion of Lewiston and the late Mrs. Dion. The brief notice confirms a marriage between two local families in Lewiston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vaughn J. Ogden
Katherine Ogden
Oak Street
Winslow J. Ogden
Lucille C. Cutler
Adelard Dion O
Lewiston
Dion
Bowdoinham Socials and Obituaries Highlight Local Life
Community notes show a Halloween event and birthday toast at Hal ween Masquerade, with residents and families from Bowdoinham Long Island Portland Gardiner and Lisbon Falls. Obituary for Mary Small Duran, 74, widow of Edwin Duran formerly of Portland, with service details and Bowdoinham roots.
Local Residents Visit Relatives Across Town
Records show numerous social visits as families travel between towns. Mr and Mrs Alvin Huntoon and son Richard of Woodforas called on Mrs Homer's mother Mrs George on Sunday. Mrs Charlotte Smart of Waterville arrived for two weeks with Rev and John Palmer. Additional visits include Mr and Mrs Daniels of West Minot, Mr and Mrs Edwin Hobart returning to Princeton, Mrs Ralph Chesley from Washington DC, and guests Jane Browne hosting a Sunday supper with Harper Ross and Ethel Willis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fra Haley
Kay Turner
Pearl Sedgey
Ae Haley
Rita
Cene
Alvah Peckham
Rita Miner
Pearl Sedgley
Eraree
Caleb Mitchell
Allan Naugler
Dixie
Long Island
Portland
Leonard Lamoreau
Gardiner
Gould
Bowdoinham
Mary Small Duran
Edwin Duran
Cumberland Avenue
Lorenzo D
Harriett Cone Small
Kent's Hill Seminary
Shaw’s Business College
Portland Business and Professional Women’s Club
Chestnut Street Methodist Church
Richmond Grange
Richmond Corner
Grange
Freeport
P. Hall
Brunswick
Court of Honor
USO
Reginald Dore
Martin Mitchell
Hartley Douglas
Donald Bacon
Harold Hobart
Clifton Cook
Richard Babb
McDonald Temple
Sunshine Society
Ethel Hackett
Lillian Damon
Lisbon Falls
George Hamilton
Jane Browne
Mabel Lancaster
Browne
Myrtie Cutler
Henry Cornish
Lewiston
63 Club
Frances Haley
John Kendrick
Charles Berry
Miata
P. Ritcott
Portla
Alvin. Huntoon
Richard
Woodforas
Hobart Waimoe
Chester Hobart
Charlotte Smart
Waterville
John Palmer
Ralph Chesley
Washington, D. C
Robert Chesley
Smith Adams
Calais
Coze Hobart
Harper Ross
New Brunswick
N. J
Ethel Willis
Librarian Attends Book Fair Week in Boston
Mrs. Bertha C. Dean, librarian at the Pa Free Library, attended Book Fair Week at Symphony Hall Boston with sessions led by Dr. Kirtley Mather and John Mason Brown. The program featured science, values for survival, children's matinee with Lamberton Becker, sports books, and New England Library Association meetings in Swampscott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha C. Dean
Pa Free Library
Symphony Hall
Boston
Kirtley Mather
Harvard
John Mason Brown
Lamberton Becker
New York Hi -Tribune
Neal O'Hara
Dean
New England Li Association
New Ocean House
Swampscott
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mrs. Grant
A. G. Page CO
Front St
Soileer Ae
Everett Johnson
Farm Bureau
Phippsburg
Memorial Hospital
Dike P. T. A
North Street
Maine
Mrs. Murphy
Morse Assembly
Sacred Heart Circle
Stella Maris Circle
Daughters of Isabella
Odd Fellows Hall
Auburn
Court House
Stella Maris
Louise Arsenault
Alice Burgess
Louise Edgett
Adeline McPhee
Vivian Kronstrant
Sophie McPherson
Katherine Burgess
Mae King
Leon Fortier
Theresa Dutton
Grace Cunningham
Evelyn McDougall
Elizabeth Holland
Phoebe Hart
Mary McElman
Catherine O'Hara
Esther Moses
Betty Dunton
Louise King
Nellie O’connor
Lida Costain
Katherine Conley
Dora Perry
St. Cecelia Circle
Old Town
W. F. Campbell
B.I. W
Ralph MacEwen
Horatio Hall
Loomis Dyer
Walt Disney
Sun
Wier
Dana Andrews
Brian Donlevy
Susan Eee Ae Oe Ay Roc
Lawrence Olivier
Joan Fontaine
Rebecca
Priday
Leiatett
Sianoun
Rarian
Son of Zero
Roddy McDowell
Preston Foster
Thunderhead
Son
Flicka
Bing
Vince
Country Store
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