Wiscasset News Highlights Local Events and Education Notices
Wiscasset schools opened for a fall term of 73 days with teachers listed including Hanlon Page English Perry Thompson Powell and staff. A new Wiscasset Yacht Club plans a club house, aims to elect officials, and hosts a Sept 21 race. Also noted are cemetery association meetings, local renovations, town social events, and several personal notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiscasset
Monay
Hanlon
Page
Perry Thompson
James Powell
Patricia Cowan Grant
Charles Crowley
Martha T. Foss
Belle Dorr
Turner Gregoire
Grace Chapman
City weighs reopening Center Street School for fall
Councilman McElman proposes selling the Center Street building but fears a temporary reopening may be required to house first grade next fall. Superintendent Ad dison notes 330 pre primary pupils split among five teachers. five more classrooms needed and junior high completion uncertain. If excess space is used, upper grades may shift to Center Street. sale would occur later when the building is no longer needed, funding alternative fire alarm storage would be required.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold W. McElman
Center Street
Techer
Addison
Fairfield Bronson wedding at Wiscasset Congregational Church
Miss Kathleen Bronson of Bath wed Robert Fairfield of Wiscasset in a Saturday ceremony at the Wiscasset Congregational church with Rev Colby officiating. The couple, attendants Madeline Fairfield and Schuyler Fairfield, plan to reside in Wiscasset after a reception at the Fairfield home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kathleen Bronson
Bath
Fareda Bronson
George Bronson
Robert Fairfield
Wiscasset
George Fairfield
Wiscasset Congregational Church
Colby
Madeline Fairfield
Schuyler Fairfield
Obituary: Allen Sherman Hersom 43 Passes Suddenly
Allen Sherman Hersom 43 died suddenly at his Federal street home Sept. 4 from a heart attack. Born in Kingman he was a son of Mr. and Mrs. James E. Hersom. He worked for Central Maine Power Co. from age 19 and lived in Wiscasset ten years. Survivors include his wife a daughter Saly Hersom Soule three sons Allen Robert and Welter two sisters Marion Pinkham Richmond and Gladys Vannah of Portland four brothers Lloyd Richard William and Carroll all of Gardiner. Services were at the Congregational church Sunday at 2 30 Rev. Rensel H Colby officiated. interment in North Pittston cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen Sherman Hersom
Federal Street
Kingman
James E. Hersom
Central Maine Power Co
Wiscasset
Saly Hersom Soule
Allen
Robert
Welter
Lowell Temple Pythian Sisters Meet First Time Since June
Lowell Temple Pythian Sisters held their first meeting since June at K P hall. Mrs. Sarah Potter was appointed degree mistress pro tem and a new degree team will be formed. Those interested should attend the next meeting after a report on a summer cake sale and a joint picnic at J S Winslow’s Jefferson home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell Temple
K.P. Hall
Sarah Potter
J. S. Winslow
Jefferson
Neighbors Across Kennebec News Notes
Montsweag Baptist church hosts Rev Daniel W Staffeld preaching on The Inner Life Growing Progressive Experience at 10 With Sunday school at 11 Mrs William Sanders and the Staffelds attended Religious Education meeting in Auburn Wednesday Ages 16 school friends celebrate Donald Rittall's birthday party with lawn games and treats at Arrowsic home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montsweag Baptist Church
Daniel W. Staffeld
Woolwich Center
William Sanders
D. W. Staffeld
Auburn Wedness
Samuel Soule
William Wilson
Georgetown
Town Hall
Hamilton
Chamberlin
Mothers Club
Frank Rittall
Donald Rittall
Arrowsic
Raymond Ainsworth
Moynihan Lermond Wedding in Portland Garden
Miss Jean Hilda Lermond became the bride of Pvt. Robert Hugh Moynihan in a 1 pm ceremony at the bride’s Portland home garden. The couple, both from Maine, will travel to Atlantic City for a wedding trip before camp at Sebago Lake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Hilda Lermond
Gerald Holland
Portland
Bath
Robert Hugh Moynihan
USA
Summit Street
Fergus Lee
Bridgton
Herbert Lermond
Wiscasset
George Dubreusel
Admont Bachelder
Marilyn Newbegin
Auburn
Lois Liden
Milton Cross
Priscilla Palmer
Holland
Lee Moynihan
Morse High School
Deering High
Golden School of Beauty Culture
Owen Moore’s
Fort Dix
N. J
Fort Benjamin Harrison
Indianapolis
Ind
Army Finance School
Atlantic City
Sebago Lake
Grace Church Auxiliary to Host Sept 17 Benefit Party
Miss Stella Dolloff announces Mrs Arthur Sewall will open her house at 963 Washington Street for a benefit bridge and canasta party on September 17. Proceeds support the Diocesan Mission Program. Tables start at 2 PM with tea to follow. Chairs include Mrs Abbott Redson assisted by Mrs Roger M Luke. Refreshments supervised by Mrs Ralph Stetson and Mrs Walter C Rogers. Mrs Frederick E Drake in charge of prizes. Reservations through auxiliary members or chairmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stella Dolloff
Grace Church
Arthur Sewall
Washington Street
Abbott Redson
Roger M. Luke
Ralph Stetson
Walter C. Rogers
Frederick E. Drake
Auxiliary
West Point couple star in zany tale of a cat and politics
West Point neighbors Phil and Mary Gilliam host a comic drama narrated by Van Zandt Wheeler. A coal black kitten named Truman fuels playful political banter between the Democrat Mary and Republican Phil. The columnist recalls courtship and community quirks as the plot unfolds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Zandt Wheeler
West Point
Phil
Mary
Philmore Gilliam
Gilliams
Tom
Taft
Dove of Peace
Gilliam
New Fair
Mr. Gilliam
United States
Truman
Mr. Truman
the Gilliams
West Bath community events and visitors fill summer days
A long list of West Bath residents gathered at Mrs Ethel Burns cottage for a workers at New Meadows Inn event. Sewing group met to make surgical pads for Togus. Numerous family visits, birthdays and weekend guests mark a busy social stretch with travels to Bangor Bangor and Waterville and events at Scarborough Downs and Campbells Pond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel Burns
New Meadows Inn
Samuel
Carole Armstrong
Kenneth Gibbson
Muriel Ann
Joseph Bergeron
Fred Rose
Joyce Stover
Kathy Campbell
Ralph, Braley
Robert Fotter
Mary Gaudette
Pat Atwood
Millie Douglas
Pat Smith
Hazel Wharff
Barksdale
Gert Desmond
Barbara Berenson
Lorraine Watkins
Adrian Belanger
Rita Lewis
Valerie Wescott
Zo Ridler
Barbara Wilson
Alice Babbidge
Zo Rider
Helen Kenny
Joyle Firard
West Bath
David Claxton
DAY Y M C A CAMP A GREAT SUCCESS
The Y M C A Day Camp near Sebasco Beach completed its most successful season with 225 youngsters enrolled over several weeks. Councilors led by Donald MacKenzie and Bob by Arsenault supervised activities and Indian tribe chiefs ran camp groups as part of the six year old program offering daytime camping and swimming instruction without overnight stays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sebasco Beach
Donald MacKenzie
Bobby Arsenault
Arthur Burns
Herbert Anderson
Robert Soule
Dana McCurdy
Mickey Sonia
Tom McDonough
Peter Lorentsen
Mickey McRae
Joe Haines
George Tardif
Joe Sonia
Carle Clarke
Steve Griffith
Robert McDougal
Donald Nadine
Steve Lee
Jon Paisley
James Hanson
Robert Welch
Billy Kingsbury
Eddie Larrabee
Jack Goody
Campbell's Pond Year With Mrs Perkins At Hardings
Mrs Alfreda Perkins of Hardings marks a year companionship at Campbell's Pond after a passing year. The event notes the continued association with Mr Campbell and local residence.
Bath plans sealed bids to sell Plummer Home furnishings
The City of Bath will offer for sale by sealed bids a number of small items from the Plummer Home for the Aged, formerly the city almshouse. Bids must be presented at the city office by the specified deadline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Plummer Home For
City Almshouse
Plummer Home furnishings headed for sale by city council
The city plans a quick sale of Plummer Home furnishings including two stainless sinks, a complete bathroom set, a stove, hayrake, beds and bedding, chairs and tables. A material loader at the Highway Department garage will also be offered. See by contacting City Messenger Theodore A Burns. The sale aims to clear the building before bids on the property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highway Department
North Street
Theodore A. Burns
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Little League
Masonic Hall
George Gavett
Huntoon Hill Grange
Woman's Club
Isabelle Young
Trussell
Main
Water Streets
Nellie Peters
Middle Street
Andrews
Bath Road
Alice D. Taylor
Hodge Street
Harold Sherman
James Knight
Main Street
Garrison Hill
Robert P. Frazier
Bella
Philadelphia
Richard
Germany
Carlisle Peckham
Walter H. Peckham
Melrose
Mass
Charles L. Macurda
Ida Foye
Mary Grant Rafter
Walcott Andrews
Henry Anderson
Brookline
Carolyn S. Varney
John Jackson
St. Andrews’ Hospital
Boothbay Harbor
Terry Lee
Wilford Cronk
Miles Memorial Hospital
Edward H. Wallace
Miami
Fla
Wallace
Leland Wallace
Alna Road
Rita Gillette
South Newcastle
New Jersey
Rensel H. Colby
Veazie
Congregational Church
Edgar K. Sewall
Arcia
Providence
R. I
Fairfield-Bronson
Bride
Morse
Groom
Battery B
Mrs. Dudley
Shirley Wakefield
Kennebec
Moynihan-Lermond
Portland Garden
Bride’s
Grace Church Auxiliary
Mr.Truman
Israel
America
Republican Party
Opera House
Betty Hutton
Miss Hutton
Norman
Fred Larrabee
Sydney Thompson
Black Harbor
N. B
Percy Holbrook
Owen Thompson
Waterville
Robert Thompson
Bangor
Harvesters 4-H Club
Maine
Lewiston
Priscilla Estes
Wanetta
Bethel
Edward
Russell
Timothy
Eleanor
Pauline Belanger
Bonnie
Durward Bowie
Leon Belanger
Morley Sabine
Hattie
Mable Sabine
Ont
Llewellyn Rogers
Charles Treat
Charles
Carolyn
Randolph
Hayden Rogers
Nancy
Rumford
Trafton Swain
York Village
Joseph Larrabee
Larrabee
Victor Fuller
Elmer Mank
Woolwich
Merton Wright
Sasanoa Bluffs
John Larrabee
Harold Givens
Brunswick
Marshall Boudreau
Jeanette
West Bath Grange Hall
Marshal Boudreau
Bath Memorial Hospital
Herbert Babkirk
Portsmouth
N.H
F. W. Deehan
Laura Whitmore
B. F. Whitmore
Gardiner
Edward Woods
Orlando
Robert Medcalf
Campbell’s Pond
Robert Burnham
Stanley
Irving Burnham
Alberna Thompson
Sydney Holbrook
John Sylvester
Julia Coombs
Robert Metcalf
Myles Willey
Reginald Farnham
Scarborough Downs
Norma Katula
Brice Katula
Robert Howe
Bruce Miller
Billy Petit
Michael Guerin
Carl Bentley
Alan Church
Larry Downs
Ralph Culton
Richard Oulton
Steve Griffiths
Richard Dauphinee
William Rice
Wayne Hatch
John McKay
Kurt Hecht
The
Y Fish Club
Jimmy Hanson
Dean McDougal
John DeWitt
Averell Elwell
Gilman Spragie
Wayne Shaw
Bath Y. M. C. A
Bobby McDougal
Bobby Welch
Bobby Soule
Herb Anderson
Donald Matkenzie
Joe Hinds
Carl Clarke
Plummer Home
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