Olde Tyme Faire Donations Roll In From Local Merchants
Merchants and business men in Bath contribute cash and prizes for the annual Olde Tyme Faire sponsored by the Memorial Hospital Auxiliary. Contributions include cash from Bath banks and businesses, merchandise such as flour, gasoline, coal, and various goods, with prizes listed for the event to be held at the State Armory on Lincoln Street the Friday and Saturday evenings of Sept 28 and 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rigen
Bath Memorial Ospital
Harold
M. Marah
Redlon
Freeman's Barber Shop
Thompson's Insurance
Bath Bun
Bath Motor Parta
War Bonds First National Bank
Bath Trust Co
Bath Savings Institution
Bath National Bank
Merchandise Aome Supply Co
Trott Broa
Bath Fuel Co
Carl's Drug Store
Elizabeth Arden
Blue Grain Flower Mint
Morris 8
Fu Povich
M. W. Sewall
Gibbons Coal Co
Bath Veteran Firemen's Association
J. A
Solar Lodge Masons Fall Program Schedule
Solar lodge Masons publish a fall schedule with meetings at the Masonic Temple at 7 30 each evening. Highlights include Stated meetings, special sessions for Entered Apprentice, Fellowcraft, and Master Mason degrees, and annual inspections and election of officers. D D G M Daniel FE Kelley to attend. banquets listed with times.
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Solar Lodge
Masonic Temple
D.D.G.M. Daniel FE
Kelley
Maxon
Marriage Announcement for Henry A Taylor and Vera A Frances
Mrs Agnes Taylor of 204 Water Street announces the marriage of her son Henry A Taylor to Vera A Frances on September 10 at eight o'clock. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs William Hudson of 11 Summer Street Court, had Gertrude Chaplin as matron of honor and Wilfred Chaplin as best man. The couple left for a short honeymoon and will live with the groom's mother upon return. Mr Taylor served four years in the armed forces and recently received a medical discharge from Camp Stewart Ga. Also noted is Mrs C W Rogers and family returning to West Palm Beach after spending the summer with Mayor and Mrs Walter C Rogers at 663 Washington Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnes Taylor
Water Street
Henry A. Taylor
Vera A
Frances
William Hudson
Summer Street Court
Gertrude Chaplin
Wilfred Chaplin
Taylor
Mr. Taylor
Camp Stewart
Teen-Agers talent show draws large USC crowd
A Thursday USC event sponsored by the Teen-Agers drew a large crowd for an amateur talent show. Sammy Gillette won first prize with Shoo Shoo Baby and Dreams, while Joan Osborne wowed with tap, Paula and Maurice Grey took third with a medley. Others included William Tinney, William McNamara, iginda French, Howard Cressey, Paul Ada, Glenda Stanton, and End of the Navy on trumpet. Future programs will charge 10 cents admission to cover prize costs. interested amateurs should contact the USO office before Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
USC
Succeas
Sammy Gillette
William Tinney
Joan Osborne
Charlotte
Paula
Maurice Grey
William McNamara
Iginda French
Mammy
Jed
Howard Cressey
Paul Ada
Buddy
Glenda Stanton
Navy
USO
Ancient Bath Barn Razed on Capt. Hagan Farm in Bath
North End residents follow the razing of the Capt. Frank Hagan farm barn at High and Park streets. The 1759 Lambert Tavern site, one of Bath’s oldest buildings, hosted stage and mail changes and housed fortlike features such as thick walls and portholes. The Hagans’ heir Wilbur Haugan cites fire hazard as motive while basement arrow heads recall Indian history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North End
Frank Hagan
High
Park Streets
New England States
Lambert Park
Hagans
Wilbur Hagan
Dummer Sewall
Jewett
E. C. Plummer
Bath
Henry W. Owen
Dromore Grange Confers Degrees on 25 Candidates
Dromore Grange met Tuesday with Worthy Master Rupert Metcalf presiding. Twenty five candidates received the first and second degrees amid large attendance. Visitors included State Deputy Cleveland Marriner and his wife from Enterprise grange and Mr and Mrs Melvin Pratt of Bodwell grange. Refreshments followed with a social hour. Next meeting is Sept 25 when the same class will receive the third and fourth degrees with Edward Haggett of West Bath grange as supreme officer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dromore Grange
Rupert Metcalf
Cleveland Marriner
Enterprise Grange
Richmond
Melvin Pratt
Bodwell Grange
Phippsburg
Edward Haggett
West Bath Grange
Farm Bureau meeting at Good Will Club
Montsweag Farm Bureau met at Goodwill clubhouse for an all day session with fourteen members and two guests present. A square meal for health was served at noon under the committee led by Mrs. Alice Baker and Mrs. Evelyn Ater. Mrs. Lelia Moore demonstrated dressmaking alterations and pattern adjustments. The committee planned the Oct 11 dinner at the club house with topics on lightening laundry load led by Miss Priscilla Moore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montsweag Farm Bureau
Goodwill
Alice .Baker
Woolwich
Evelyn Ater
Bath
Lelia Moore
Nelson Rice
Rose Baker
Priscilla Moore
Bangor
Florence Wallace
Dorothy Wilson
Gladys Eaton
Emma Drummond
Alice Baker
Laura Evans
Committee Sees Site for Proposed South End Street
City committee on New Streets inspected the proposed 50 foot wide link from Washington to High streets across the old electric railroad right of way. Mayor Rogers said construction hinges on state funds and securing extra land. City owns 20 to 30 foot car roadbed bought from A E railroad. This year includes 3000 for State aid. officials expect state match could fund part of the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Hall
Washington Street
High Street
Walter C. Rogers
A. & E. Railroad
Philip Oliver Joins Bath YMCA Staff
Philip Oliver joined Bath YMCA as a part-time supervisor in the boys department. A long-time YMCA member, he has worked extensively with youth, attended multiple Leadership Conferences, and regularly participated in YMCA boys conferences of about 1,000 boys, even serving as an officer on one occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip Oliver
YMCA
Phil
Mr. Oliver
St. Celia Club Resumes Sessions
St Celia Choral club met Tuesday night of last week. Officers elected: Jeannette Bennett president Mary The rese Gallant vice president Jeannine Bisson secretary Mad eline Konstrand assistant secretary Shirley McKenna treasurer Claire Babine assistant treasurer Isabella Regina Wallace mascot. Topic discussed was season activities. New books for the library purchased and birthdays to be celebrated each month.
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St. Celia
Civil Air Patrol Sets New Weekly Meeting Schedule
Morse High School cadets will meet Wednesdays from 7 to 10 pm and the senior group will gather Thursdays 7 30 to 10 30 pm at the Armory behind Brunswick High. Fall recruiting begins. candidates must be high school students with passing grades and at least 15 years old, with flight opportunities under supervision.
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Civil Air Patrol
Morse High School
Armory
Brunswick High School
Sewall Family Honored With Victorian Mother of Sagada Honor
The Sewall family of this city is celebrated as Rachel Trufant Sewall, grandmother of the late Harold Marsh Sewall, is chosen for Victorian Mother of Sagada honor by the Women's Society of Maine. The Sewalls, prominent shipbuilders and public figures, include Edward and Arthur Sewall, former Maine Central Railroad president, and Gov Sumner Sewall, WWI ace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sewall
Sagadahoc
Women's Society of
Maine
Rachel Trufant Sewall
Harold Marsh Sewall
William Sewall
David Trufant
William Dunning Sewall
Bath
Edward
Arthur Sewall
United States
Arthur
Maine Central Railroad
William Jennings Bryan
Rachel
William
Frank Sewall
Washington, D. C
York
William D. Sewall
Sumner Sewall
National Airlines
Marriage Announced for Daniel Fraser and Norma Harris
Mr and Mrs Major Fraser of Franklin Street announce the marriage of their son Daniel Fraser and Miss Norma Harris. They wed Aug 30 at the Methodist church parsonage in Brunswick in a double ring ceremony. The bride wore an old rose suit and carried gardenias and roses. the groom wore a uniform. The couple honeymooned in Boston and suburbs, then planned to move to Bangor with Fraser's three sons. Fraser, a former standout basketball player, had seen overseas service and hospitalization, and will enter a trade school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Major Fraser
Franklin Street
Daniel Fraser
Norma Harris
Methodist Church
Brunswick
Ralph Barron
Edgar Stinson
Fraser
Bath Iron Works
Danny
Mr. Fraser
Howard Dupont wedding held at Oakland parsonage
Rev Edmund Beale united Doris Mae Dupont and Lewis Gilbert Howard in a double ring ceremony at the Universalist parsonage in Oakland. Attendants were Mr and Mrs Charles Cook. A dinner was held at the groom’s home before a short wedding trip. The couple will reside in Oakland where the groom works at Waterville Iron Works.
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Universalist Parsonage
Oakland
Edmund Beale
Doris Mae Dupont
Edwin Dupont
Lewis Gilbert Howard
O. G.howard
Charles Cook
Howard
Waterville Iron Works
Pre-Nuptial Shower For Norma Steassy Amid Gifts
A pre-nuptial shower was hosted Wednesday at Corliss Street by Miss Kathleen Harkins and friends. Guests included Mrs. Pfef fer and Mrs. Reevy among others. Miss Steassy is set to wed Cpl. Dwight W. Pierce Jr. who married on Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norma Steassy
Kathleen Harkins
Corliss Street
Jane Stevens
Doris Stickney
Ruth Cogan
Mary Pierce
Elizabeth Williams
John Pfeffer
John Reevy
Elizabeth Bowers
Dorothy Higgins
Sylvia van Riter
Detroit
Mich
Miss Stessy
Cpl
Dwight W. Pierce, Jr
Two Lewiston Nurses Die After Central District Meeting
Mrs. Roberta Paris and Mrs. Helen Bonney passed Saturday in Lewiston after attending a Central District Nurses Association meeting. In the evening they went on to attend the Industrial Nurses Association meeting in Portland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roberta Paris
Helen Bonney
Lewiston
Central District Nurses’ Association
Industrial Nurses’ Association
Portland
Elizabeth Ann Howard Weds 2nd Lt Matthew Doak in Simple Central Service
At Central church on a Saturday evening ceremony Elizabeth Ann Howard daughter of Mr and Mrs Norman W Howard joined with 2nd Lt Matthew Doak USAAF in a candlelight wedding. Rev Sidney E Dee officiated as relatives witnessed the union. Elizabeth wore ivory satin with veil and carried white roses while bridesmaid Mrs John Raynes wore pale pink. Best man was John Doak of Belfast. The couple plan a brief honeymoon then residence in Hondo Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Church
Elizabeth Ann Howard
Norman W. Howard
Washington Street
2Nd St
Matthew Doak
USAAF
Sidney E. Dee
John Raynes
John Doak
Belfast
Miss Howard
Morse High School
Bath Iron Works
Doak
Crosby High School
Wentworth Institute
Boston
Sikorski Aircraft Corp
Hartford
Conn
Hondo
Texas
Huse School P T A Seeks Bath City Art Teacher
Huse School P T A resumed meetings with strong attendance to discuss hiring an art supervisor for Bath schools lacking such service. President Mrs Edward B Hamblett outlined the year's program including open house teacher reception visual education night and safety and art events. Membership drive runs to Sept 27 with 100 percent rooms earning a party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huse
Bath
Edward B. Hamblett
P. T. A.’s of Bath
Isabelle Bryant
Bath Memorial Hospital to Broadcast Olde Tyme Faire Appeal
Bath Memorial Hospital auxiliary broadcasts Thursday evening September 27 on Station WGAN Portland from 7:45 to 8:00. Originating at Bath Iron Works conference room, the program features William S. Newell president of Bath Iron Works and Miss Ruth Williams Morse High School vocalist in several numbers. Brian M. Jewett arranges and acts as announcer. Tickets on sale at Morse High School with prizes for the class selling the most tickets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath Memorial Hospital
WGAN
Portland
Bath Iron Works Corp
William S. Newell
Bath Iron Works
Ruth Williams
Morse
Brian M. Jewett
Miss Williams
Daniel Williams
Bath
Nathan Watson
Miss Georgianna McFadden Confined at Home
Miss Georgianna McFadden daughter of Mr and Mrs R Clinton McFadden of North street is confined to her home and under the care of her physician.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgianna McFadden
R. Clinton McFadden
North Street
Cardosi Sargent Wedding Saturday Evening
A charming ceremony occurred at the Cosmopolitan club at eight with Geraldine Rose Sargent marrying Domenic Henry Cardosi. Rev. Dr. David L. Wilson officiated as guests enjoyed a music program and a three tiered cake reception before the couple’s weeklong honeymoon at Moosehead Lake and home at 15 Forest Road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cosmopolitan Club
Geraldine Rose
Sargent
Drayton Road
Domenic Henry Cardosi
Tower Circle
David L. Wilson
Central Church
Lyndon Kinney
Mendelssohn
Herbert B. Wing
Raymond Sargent
Grace M. Sargent
Alice de Witt
Gloria DeWitt
Kennebec Wharf and Coal Co
Henry Cardosi
Boston
Bath Iron Works
Mary Chamberlain
Agnes Jellison
Jennie Walker
Moosehead Lake
Forest Road
Bouch
Miss Sargent
Gaysh
Portland
Moore
Miss Chamberlain
Jellison
Fletcher
Ellsworth
Philip A. Nardini
Richmond
DiVirgilio
Frank Oliver
Lynn, Mass
George Repucci
Vincent Oliver
Joseph Fiateroni
Pre nuptial shower for Norma Steussy in Bath event
Mrs Franklin Cromwell Jr and Miss Betty Howard hosted a shower for Norma Steussy at 1217 Washington Street. The couple, Norma Steussy and Cpl Dwight Pierce, wed last Saturday. Guests included Mrs R J M Steussy and several Bath Iron Works coworkers. A decorated umbrella theme framed gifts as candlelit luncheon was served by Mrs John Harkins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin Cromwell, Jr
Betty Howard
Dwight Pierce
Norman W. Howard
John Harkins
Shirley Mank
Claire Grainger
Herbert Wing
Barbara Tibbetts
Dorothy Higgins
Jane Stevens
Beatrice Tibbetts
Philip Chaney
Urban McCorrison
Robert Rittall
John
Engagement of Marion Spinney to Leslie C Thompson
Mrs. Ina B Spinney announces the engagement of her daughter Marion Linden Spinney to Leslie C Thompson son of Mr and Mrs Frank C Thompson of 1035 Middle Street Thompson has returned to New York after three years in the armed forces overseas The wedding is planned for late fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ina B. Spinney
High Street
Marion Linden
Leslie C. Thompson
Frank C. Thompson
Middle Street
Miss Spinney
Bath Memorial Hospital
Ina B
Herbert L. Spinney
Thompson
New York
Bowdoinham Resident DeForest Pratt Dies at Home
Bowdoinham mourns as DeForest M Pratt born July 4 1874 dies at his River Road home after a life in Bowdoinham survived by wife Blanche McFarland two daughters Thelma Pratt and Mrs Alton Hanson a sister Georgia Pratt and two grandchildren. Funeral held Saturday at home with Rev Paul West officiating interment Ridge Cemetery. Local notes include church groups and school term openings with staff listings and minor community events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeForest M. Pratt
River Road
Bowdoinham
William
Minerva (Campbell) Pratt
Blanche McFarland
Georgia Pratt
Thelma Pratt
Alton Hanson
Bowdeinham
Paul West
Ridge Cemetery
White Cross Women's Missionary Society of the Baptist Church
Karl Hatch
Children's World Crusaders
Jessie Ames
Raylene Peabody
Pauline ‘Cook
Jacqueline Sulphen
Mary Jane Fides
Jeannette Hilton
Janet Yates
Miss ‘Ames
Miss Ames
Coombs High School
Leonard Osier
New Harbor
Louise Drake
Lewiston
Irene ‘Babb
Raymond Blodgett
Elmer ‘Dodge
Wilson
Brunswick
Massachusetts
Minnie Pert
Brighton
Mass
Richard Charlot
Richard, Jr
Walpole
Augusta
Eyes
Leon Dunkee
Ruby Turner
Fire Department
Town Hall
Robert Moore
Leroy Temple
Arthur Turner
Coral Gables
Fla
Hazel Turner
Winfield Lowell
Baltimore
Phillip Rideout
Portland
Alice Rich
Columbus
Maggie Hatch
Millay Road
Mr and Mrs Owen Hanscom Move to Bowdoinham Farm
Mr and Mrs Owen Hanscom and their family, formerly residing on Wahington rect, have relocated to Bowdoinham and are now living on a farm.
Bath Rotary Attends District Gathering at Three Rivers
Bath Rotary delegates Dominique J. Tardif and spouse with Mr and Mrs Charles Doyle represented Bath at Rotary District 193 events in Three Rivers Quebec. The four clubs present heard about civic projects including playgrounds milk programs and youth groups while enjoying tours golf cinema and river scenery during a busy two day assembly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dominique J. Tardif
Bat Rotarians
Rotary District
Three Rivers
Quebec
Tardif
Charles Doyle
Bath Club
Rotary
Bath
Clu
Boy Scouts
Young Peoples Organization
Chateau d Blois
Baptist
Rotary Anns
Au Fins Gourmets
Canada Hotel
Cap de Madeleine
KiSeb Club
Fou
St. Maurice Valley
Grand Mer Club
Shawinigan Falls
Cascade Inn
Gran Mere
Local Funeral and University Enrollment Highlights
Daughter and husband Mr and Mrs Richard Denham and Alice Wood of South Portland attended funeral services for DeFore Pratt. Norma Jean Cumming daughter of Mr and Mrs Raymond D Cummings is among 4685 Syracuse University freshmen. total registration projected above 5500. Mr and Mrs Wilbur Crook of Milan Street return from a week at Merrymeeting Bay camp as Mr Crooker takes a Bath Iron Works vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Denham
Alice Wood
South Portlan
DeFore Pratt
Norma Jean Cumming
Raymond D. Cummings
Maxne Street
Syracuse University
College of Fine Arts
Syracuse
the University
Wilbur Crook
Milan Street
Merrymeeting Ba
Crooker
Bath
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State Armory
Memorial Hospital
Solar Lodge Masons
C. W. Rogers
Mayor
West Palm Beach
Leeman
Miclan
Tel
Old Lambert Tavern
Ruth Mathias
P.O
Old Town
Farm Bureau
Good Will Club
Bath Y.M.C.A
ST. Cecelia Club
Women’s Society
Norma’ Harris
Howard-Dupont
Huse School
P.T.A
Cardosi-Sargent
Cosmopolitan Club House
Miss Steussy
Burton Curtis
Falmouth
Curtis
Ernest Curtis
Bertha Tibbetts
Johnny Mack
Robert Lowery
June Storey
Peemimc
Wally Brown
Alan Carney
Broadway
Quebe
Fee Robert ED Pizareth Cummings
Pon Defore
Hal Wallis
Tim
Frank Sinatra
Kathryn Grayson
Gene Kelly
Jose Iturbi