Surprise Party for Nickersons Marks 35 Years
Mr and Mrs Sanford B Nickerson of 23 Park Street were honored with a surprise party Saturday evening by their daughters Mrs John Coombs and Miss Valerie Nickerson for their 35th wedding anniversary. The event featured Halloween decorations and a fruit center buffet. The couple, longtime Bath residents with a Burlington, VT period, work now with Appliance Wholesale Inc in Portland. Attending were Mr and Mrs Carl Langbehn Mr and Mrs Fred Pinkham Mr and Mrs Maurice Shea Mr and Mrs John Coombs Mrs Wilbur Crocker Mrs Perleston L Pert Mr and Mrs Archie Wishart and Miss Valerie Nickerson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanford B. Nickerson
Park Street
John Coombs
Valerie Nickerson
Nickerson
Bath
Burlington
Appliance Wholesale Inc
Portland
Beacon Street Church
Fannie Oliver
Carl] Langbehn
Fred Pinkham
Maurice Shea
Wilbur Crocker
Perleston L. Pert
Archie Wishart
Odd Fellowship Meeting Attended by Maine Lodge Members
Mrs. Carolyn Thompson and Mrs. Glenncora Moore of Queen Esther Rebekah Lodge joined the annual Odd Fellowship session in Lewiston city hall held October 17 to 19. District No. 10 leaders and guests, including high school girl assembly president Theta Rho Girls' Clubs of Maine, heard plans to fund ten Maine nursing students with $800 each, totaling $8,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odd Fellowship
Lewiston City Hall
Carolyn Thompson
Glenncora Moore
Queen Esther Rebekah Lodge
Miami
Fla
Order
Elaine Hardy
Laura Hardy
Berwick
Rebekah Assembly
Maine
Bath Area United Fund Reaches $43,000 Milestone
Bath Area United Fund reports its 1957 campaign total has surpassed last year's figure by reaching the $43,000 mark. President Oliver W. Bell urged workers to redouble efforts as the drive aims for a $46,615 goal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath Area
Beacon Lights Plan Rummage Sale At Church Vestry
The Beacon Lights of Beacon Street church met at the president Edward Larrabee home on Washington street. Plans were made for a rummage sale in the church vestry on November 2 at 1 PM with co chairmen Mrs Edward Larrabee and Mrs Dean Bonney. Wesley McPhee presented Autumn film from a White Mountains trip. A social hour followed. hostesses were Mrs Larrabee and Mrs McPhee. The next meeting will be at the vestry on November 14 hosted by Mrs Daniel Lord Jr and Mrs Herman Barter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beacon Lights
Beacon Street
Edward Larrabee
Washington Street
Dean Bonney
Wesley McPhee
White Mountains
Larrabee
McPhee
Daniel Lord, Jr
Herman Barter
Georgetown Area People Visit Y Saturday Night
A large delegation from Georgetown visited the YMCA Saturday evening as the facility hosted youngsters and a social roller skating party in the gym. A committee organized plans for a family night around Dec 6 with gym activities lobby programs refreshments skating and a dance. Attending Georgetown commuters included Mr and Mrs Harold Brown Mr and Mrs Frederick Moffett Mr and Mrs Linwood Wright Mr and Mrs Savage Mr and Mrs Oliver Mr and Mrs Harris Mr and Mrs Kosalka and Mrs Francis Cunningham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgtown
YMCA
Tavk Paints
Boves
Georgetown
Harold Brown
Frederick Moffett
Linwood Wright
Savage
Oliver
Harris
Kosalka
Frican Cunningham
DuPont Commanding Officer Injures Leg During Training
Cmdr William J. Maddock of Bayside Virginia the DuPonts commanding officer injured his leg while playing softball. He has been relieved of duties and is convalescing at Portsmouth Naval Hospital expected to return by January 1. Maddock reported to the destroyer in Bath April 28 this year and the ship was commissioned in Boston July 1. The DuPont helped open the Rappahannock River bridge at Whitestone in August and reached Guantanamo Bay Cuba in September to start her shakedown cruise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath Tron Works
DuPlants
William J. Maddock
Bayside
Maddocks
Bath
Boston
DuPont
Rappahannock River
Whitestone
Guanaanimo Bay
Cuba
Portsmouth Naval Hospital
Bath drives to a successful Maine fundraising effort
The Ford president notes Bath led Maine last year with the most successful drive by percentage, urging all to unite and push this year toward a strong conclusion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Maine
First Baptist Sewing Circle Plans For Sale
The Ladies' Sewing Circle of First Baptist Church held an all day meeting in the vestry on Ort 23 with 18 members present. They planned the annual Christmas sale and supper for Nov 9 with a baked bean supper 4 30 to 7. Committees were named for aprons and quilts, fancy work, dining room, pies, tickets, and kitchen. Mrs Minnie Pinkham led. guests were Mrs Elizabeth Drysdale and Mrs Omar Stevens. A tri day session is set for Nov 10 and another all day session for Nov 30 at noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Theavent
Minnie Pinkhof
Elizabeth Drysdale
Rockland
Omar Stevens
Bath
Minnie Pinkham
Eva Laugher
Mabel Luke
Lucy Brown
Lotta Goodwin
George Oliver
John Mitchell
Ralph Blakeney
Elsie Crosby
Gertrude Burne
Maxine Furber
Florence Woodside
Belt Foe
Laura Warrington
Gertrude Wakefield
Jennie Cinneron
Lina Buller
Myra Metcalf
Es Se¢ Harford
Mabel Anert
Lillian Burns
Mir Nella Stover
Xi Beta Chapter Meets With Mrs Patricia Raven
Xi Beta Chapter met Tuesday at Washington street home with attendates. President Mrs Beryl Gallant led a busy business meeting planning Fall events. Helen Heyes announced new program books for the next meeting. Desmond reported the Theta ritual moved to 6 30 at Kay Larra bee Juniper Ledge Farm Phipsbury Oct 28. Next meeting Nov 5 at Christine Conley Dummer street with a covered dish supper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Street
Beryl Gallant
Helen Heyes
Evelyn Desmond
Secial Committee
Kay Larrabee
Juniper Ledge Farm
Phipsbury
Christine Conley
Dummer Street
Marian Ambrose
Amerise Bourque
Ruth Davis
Kiy Legard
Beryl Gallust
Sue Marsh
Bath Teachers Club Social Evening At Junior High
Bath Junior high school and Bath North Gram mar and North Primary staff attended a social evening hosted by the Bath Teachers club at the junior high. Square dancing and games were led by Robert Sampson with Melvin Howe as caller. Refreshments were provided by a committee including Mrs Hensimger Bartlett Ames Mason Wentworth Moody and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath Junior High
North Grammar
North Primary
Lests
Bath Teachers Club
Evenue
Robert Sampson
Theo Hensimger
Marjorie Bartlett
Ruth Ames
Ann Mason
Margaret Wentworth
Moody. Flint
Richard Carter
Fred Bolduc
Melvin Howe
Square Dancrvs
Ginerta Witham
Geriitune Bounty
Robert Carter
Patricia Ames
Miss Witham
Miss Bonney
Eleattip
Legion Auxiliary Meets Oct 23 At Legion Hall
American Legion Auxiliary of Smith-fobey Post met Wednesday at Legion Hall on Washington Street. With the president ill, Mrs. Beatrice Leavitt, the meeting was led by Mrs. Lucille McLauphain. Guest Mrs. Doris Mungiulli, formerly of South Portland now in Bath, attended. The next Third District Council meeting will be held Nov 14 at Tenants Harbor, hosted by Mrs. Lucille MebLeunshhn and Mrs. Althea French. Social hour followed with refreshments by Mrs. Lucy Desmond and Mrs. Almira Burgeon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary of
Smith-fobey Post
Legion Hall
Washington Street
Beatrice Leavitt
Lucille McLauphain
Doris Mungiulli
South Portland
Bath
Third District Council of the Auxiliary
Tenants Harbor
Lucille MebLeunshhn
Althea French
Lucy Desmond
Almira Burgeon
Judith Costain's Visit With Granite Street Family
Miss Judith Costain of a Boston advertising agency spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs George T Costain at Granite Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judith Costain
Boston
George T. Costain
Granite Street
Miss Clark Ends 46 Years at Bath Department Store
Mildred Clark concluded a 46 year career in Bath as a clerk at the Bath Department Store. She began under new owners Mr and Mrs Sam Levin after working at Walter Parker store run by Mr Levin. A Morse High School graduate, she lives with brother Frank Clark on Bowery Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred Clark
Bath
Bath Department Store
Sam Levin
Walter ©. Parker
Levin
Morse’ High School
Miss Clark
Pre-Nuptial Shower for Miss Helena Doughty
Mrs. Frederick I Weston hosted a pre-nuptial shower at 23 Oliver Street for Miss Helena Doughty and her upcoming marriage to Robert Arsenault on November 30. Attendees included family and friends, with gifts displayed around a tiered cake and refreshments served after the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick I. Weston
Oliver Street
Helena Doughty
Robert Arsenault
Miss Doughty
Grant Store
Ralph Doughty
West Print
Arsenault
Edmund Arsenault
Brunswick
Charles Mains
Joseph Coauett
Stanley Geneau
Gordon Hersom
James Rockefeller
Mire Ralph O- Burden
Danield Hines
Francis Burress
Joan Arsenault
Emma Wallace
Carl Fortier
Emma Griffith
Francis Ellis
Justice Dufresne to Headline Sagadahoc Bar Dinner
Justice Armard A. Dufresne of Lewiston will be guest of honor at the Sagadahoc County Bar Association dinner October 31 at the Hotel Eagle Brunswick. Probate Judge Harold J. Rubin of Bath will speak on proposed revisions to Maine court procedure rules. Edward W. Bridgham of Bath is president of the association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armard A. Dufresne
Lewiston
Sagadahoc County Superior Court
Sagadahoc County Bar Association
Hotel Eagle
Brunswick
Harold J. Rubin
Bath
Maine
Juge Rubin
Augusta
Supreme Court
Robert B. Williamson
Rubin
Edward W. Bridgham
Free X-ray Survey Planning Meeting in Bath
A planning meeting for a free chest X-ray survey for Bath area residents 15 and older will be held October 30 at 8 p.m. in City Hall. Mrs. Edward L. Kinder Jr. is general chairman and has invited physicians ministers and organizations to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath Area
City Hall
Edward L. Kinder, Jr
Ey Hall
DeMolay Mothers’ Club Elects Its Officers
The DeMolay Mothers’ club met at Ma sonic Temple banquet hall for officer elections chaired by Mrs. Cecil Fullerton. Officers chosen: Mrs. Fullerton president, Mrs. Edward Larrabee vice president, Mrs. Ruth Fuller secretary, Mrs. Homer Potter treasurer, Mrs. Daniel Lord Jr. chaplain. Next meeting set for Nov 14. Herman Getchell of Gorham and Mrs. Sarah Cameron of Dresden visited relatives Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeMolay Mothers’ Club
Masonic Temple
Cecil Fullerton
Dallas Crabtree
Samuel Cullen
Norman, Adams
Edward Larrabee
Stew
Ruth Fuller
Homer Potter
Daniel Lord, Jr
Herman Getchell
Gorham
Sarah Cameron
Academy Street
Dresden
Dromore Grange Plans Nov 5 Officer Installations
Dromore Grange met October 20 with Master Ray Campbell presiding. Officers elected will be installed at the November 5 meeting. The group set 7 30 p.m. start for fall and winter sessions. Activities included songs, a skit by Campbell and Mrs Campbell, a cake walk, and community singing. A swap party is planned and food was served by the officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dromore Grange
Ray Campbell
Jessie Morrell
Committees Named For Central Ladies Aid Fair
Central church Ladies aid met in the parish house Thursday afternoon with Miss Eleanor Ferguson presiding. Committees were named for the annual Christmas fair to be held November 14 and 15 at the parish house. Joint chairmen are Mrs. Charles Merrill, Mrs. Louis Sanborn, and Mrs. George Wallace. Aprons by Mrs. Louis Sanborn and Mrs. Dean Farnham. decorations by Miss Ferguson and Mrs. Maude McQuaide. cooked food by Mrs. Edward J. McMann and Mrs. Harry Larrabee Sr.. white elephants by Mrs. Leonard Lord and Mrs. Robert Gordon. China table by Mrs. William H. Small and Mrs. Eugene Sprague. holds by Mrs. Luther Thompson and Mrs. Adolph Ehlers. Hostesses at the close were Mrs. Horace P. Morse and Mrs. George Wallace. Next meeting October 31 with hostesses Mrs. Adolph Ehlers and Mrs. Maude McQuaide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Church Ladies’ Aid
Eleanor Ferguson
Charles Merrill
Louis Sanborn
George Wallace
Dean Farnham
Maude McQuaide
Edward J. McMann
Harry Larrabee
Leonard Lord
Robert Gordon
William H. Small
Eugene Sprague
Luther Thompson
Adolph Ehlers
Horace P. Morse
Maude MceQuaide
J H Miller Moves Offices To Woolwich
J H Miller Inc relocates from 194 Front Street to a new Woolwich office building consolidating all activities on site. Now in its 30th year the firm operates a yard carpenter shop and storage at Woolwich. Miller chairs the Maine chapter of the Associated General Contractors. The dealer for National Homes covers Bath Woolwich Brunswick and Topsham with prices from 9500 to 50000. Public invited to visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Miller, Inc
Front Strict
Miller Road
Woolwich
J. H. Miller
Maine
Associated General Contractors
Amrica
Bath
Brunswick
Topsham
National Homes
Maine Law Enforcement Assn. Elects Officers
Four from this area attended the meeting and election of officers of the Maine Law Enforcement association Oct. 23 at the Brunswick town hall. Sheriff Loring Small Chief Deputy Edward Belanger Police Lt. Robert E. Wagner Stat. Police Sgt. Jerome Clifford chosen officers were Capt. Edward Gordon president Capt. Walter Milligan first vice president Chief Joseph Lebel second vice president Edmund Cashen secretary and Armand Belair treasurer. More than 600 law enforcement officers representing every agency in the state belong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Brunswick
Loring Small
Edward Belanger
Robert E. Wagner
Stat
Jerome Clifford
Edward Gordon
State Police
Walter Milligan
Augusta
Joseph Lebel
Edmund Cashen
Kennebunk
Armand Belair
Biddford
Needlework Guild Plans Tea at Cosmopolitan Club
The Needlework Guild directors met October 21 at Mrs. Arthur Sewall's Washington street home to finalize plans for a November 5 tea at the Cosmopolitan Club from 2 30 to 4 30 pm. Attendees may bring a guest and donated articles will be delivered to Bath area hospitals welfare agencies and Salvation Army. Mr and Mrs William Potter of Oak street returned home after spending summer at their Arrowsic residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cosmopolitan Club
Needlework Guild
Arthur Sewall
Washington Street
Hyde Memorial Rehabilitation Hospital
Bath Memorial Hospital
Bath City Welfare Department
Public Health Nursing Association
Salvation Army
William Potter
Oakstreet
Arrowsic
Annual Ladies Night Of DeBouillon Conclave In Gardiner
The Red Cross of Constantine No. 2 in Gardiner Maine held its annual Ladies Night with a large turnout of members and their ladies. Dinner featured turkey lobster salad squash peas mashed potatoes rolls and dessert while couples viewed a motor trip photo gallery and enjoyed a violin musicale after the conclave. Dr. Herbert T. Caverly and Mrs. Caverly received the Gold Cross and other local couples attended with Dr. and Mrs. David J. Wilson among the guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gardiner
Maine
Herbert T. Caverly
Fritz Kreiler
DeBouillon
David J. Wilson
Szath
Wilson
Sovervipzn
State of
Birthday Card From President Eisenhower Sent to Local Boy
Michael Wart, nine, son of Mr. and Mrs. John H. Hart of 89 Union Street, received a White House birthday card signed Dwight Eisenhower. The pair share October 14 as their birthday and Michael’s brother John Jr sent a letter to explain the coincidence. The card thanked Michael for his greeting and extended sincere thanks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Wart
John H. Hart
Union Street
White House
Washington
Dwight Eisenhower
Michael
Mike
John, Jr
Ike
Mrs Newcomb Named Police Clerk Dispatcher in Bath
Mrs Heywood A Newcomb of 52 Elm Street is named clerk dispatcher for the Bath Police Department by City Manager Stanley W Judkins after an examination by the Personnel Service Commission. She will take duties Nov 11 succeeding Mrs Florida Medeiros who resigned Sept 9 to move out of state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heywood A. N.wcomb
Elmsteet
Bath
Stanley W. Judkins
Ncomb
Theodore A. Kaknes
Forida Medeiros
Newcomb
Busines
Dawn
David
Morse High School
Judkins
Police
Edward L. Gaudreau
Personnel Service Commission
Bowdoin Glee Club And Meddibempsters Planned Event
A planning meeting led by Mrs Charles Small on Lincoln street discussed the Bowdoin Glee Club and Meddibempsters coming to Morse High Auditorium on the evening of November 23, sponsored by the Cosmopolitan club. Attendees included Mrs Lor ing Addison and several other local organizers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Small
Lincoln Street
Bowdoin Glee Club
Morse High Auditorium
Cosmopolitan Club
Loring Addison
Louis Lilverman
Emerton Gross
Harold Avery
John Leonard
Warren Hawley
Ernest Bailey
Gerard Billington
Bernard Knight
AAUW To Conduct Used Book Sale In Brunswick
Members of the Bath Brunswick branch of the American Association of University Women will hold a used book sale on Wednesday Thursday and Friday in the parish house of the First Parish church in Brunswick. Proceeds support the fellowship fund aiding foreign women to study in the United States. The sale features rare out of print books along with comics and paper cover titles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath-Brunswick
The
American Association of University Women
First
Brunswick
Association
United States
Installation of Village Lodge officers in Bowdoinham
Masons and members of the O E S from across Maine attended the semi public installation of Village Lodge in Bowdoinham Friday evening. Edwin H P Lowell of Bath assisted by Donald Page and Aubrey Chase installed Worshipful Master Phillip Carr and other officers. A lobster stew supper followed with guests from out of town including Leah Page Hazel Libby and Nat Gilpatrick. Robert Elliott of the Maine Fish and Game Department spoke. Edward White received a longevity gift for 49 years service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Village Lodge
Edwin
H. P. Lowell
Bath
Donald Page
Aubrey Chase
United Lodge
Brunswick
Phillip Carr
Malcolm Jewell
Arthur Curtis
Karl Hatch
Dwight Adams
Charles Blodgett
Russell McPherson
Charles Messer
Gerald Adams
Raymond Stein
Edward Adams
Tyler
Joseph
Mellen
Basil Cross
Augusta
Robert Elliott
Linwood Billings
Edward White
Caleb Mitchell
Edwin H. P. Lowell
Leah Page
Hazel Libby
Nat Gilpatrick
Richmond
Franklin Titcomb
Millard Fogg
Abbott Village
Maine Fish and Game Department
Avicusta
Grace Church to Host Reception for Rev Diplock
Grace Church members plan a reception at 8 p.m. Tuesday at Seymour house Middle Street for the Rev. and Mrs. Lewellyn O Diplock rector of Christchurch parish Williamsport Pennsylvania who will visit the local church Tuesday and Wednesday. A vestry meeting is set for 7 p.m. in the parish house before the reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Church
Lewellyn O. Diplock
Seymour House
Middle Street
Diplock
Christchurch
Williamsport
United Fund Drive Nears Bath Area Goal in 1957
Bath Area United Fund aims for 46 615 with pledges around 44 048 as two days remain. President Oliver W Bell reports outstanding pledges and payroll cards while house to house workers still report. officials hope to reach the goal by Thursday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath Area
United Fund
Oliver W. Bell
Belleygain
Chamber of Commerce
Food Service Committee Meets At Bath Junior High
Lincoln-Saga dahde food service committee met Friday at Bath Junior High with Anne Perry Bath schools food service director and staff. Leaders from Southport Topsham Richmond Bristol Newcastle and Bath attended. Menu planning and cost control were main topics discussed with Gertrude Griney and Avis Hughey of the State department presiding. Luncheon was served at noon to attendees and teachers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln-Sagadahde Food Service Committee
Bath
Anne Perry
Southport
Topsham
Richmond
Bristol
Newcastle
Gertrude Griney
Avis Hughey
State Department
Hendersons welcome son John James Henderson
Cmdr and Mrs James L Henderson of Montsweag announce the birth of a son, John James Henderson, born Friday at Memorial Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Ll. Henderson
Montsweag
John Jameson Henderson
Memorial Hospital
Also Mentioned on This Page
Nickersons
USS
Are You
Front Street
First Baptist Sewing Circle
Patricia Raven
Legion Auxiliary
Clark
Justice Dufresne
County Bar Assn
City Health Department
Intersted
Division of Tuberculosis Control
State Department of Health and Welfare
Theour County Tuberculosis Association
Central Ladies’ Aid
Maine Law Enforcement Assn
Eisenhower
AAUW
Bowdoinham
Harland Hatch
Baptist Church
Hatch
Bowdeinham
Merrymeeting Grange Hall
B.Y.F
Maine Central Station
Bowdoinham Postoffice
Evelyn Ackley
Charles Fogg
Brunswick Hospital
Allan Frizzle
Waterboro
Frizzle
Allan Frizzle, Jr
U. S. Army
Main Street
Ida Carras
Frank
Sinatra Mitzi Gaynor
WED
THURS
Sy mc
Food Service Committee
Cies
Frances HH Fides
Bowdoinhar
Adam Greenblett
Dial
Ada Y Greenblatt
Ada Y. Greenblatt
Agna
Furnace
Adam Greenblatt
HI Anna
Wre
South Central
Dial HI
Washington, Street
North End
Lambert Park
da Y. Greenblatt
Avon
Frances H. Fides
Ocean Front
Georgetown Island
Popham Beach
Small Point
H. O. Bixby
Memorial Drive
Cambridge
Mass
Washington St
Routeman
Sagadahoc County
Watkins
J. R. Watkins
Trey B. Reed Co
Dieneer Bignigg
Wallace
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