Local residents gather for visits and family news
A long list of neighbors and relatives share weekend visits and daily life notes. Mentions include Mr and Mrs Buchanan converting a house, Bath and Meadowbrook scenes, vacations planned for Lieut Lewis Smith, and updates on Misses Dickinson, Hunt, and Edwards Smiths. A Decatur connection links to Stephen Decatur and family ancestry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peeretinh
California
Lewis Smith
Thistles
Meadowbrook
George Davis
Rosa Wyman
Esther McCourt
Bertha Wyman
Jack Hampton
O'Callahan
Lufkin
George
Meek
Hampton
Bess
Grace Dickinson
Sgt
Harry Butler
Carvel Doug
Popham
Under-the-Lee
Jean Bowker
Gladys Scott
Morse High
Jean Hunt
Edmund Wallace
Maie Pretty Sia Saree
Ula Enka
Teeey
Patos
Ness Dudley Leavitt
Tot Cotta
John Berry Holton
Phippsburg
Granby
Decatur
Eld
Mass
Holton
Pate
Marguerite Orth
Horace Flavel
Helen (Berry) Holton
Wellesley
John C. and
Maria (Gove) Berry
Worcester
Wynburg
Cap- Se
Stephen Decatur
Jane Mary (Morse) Berry
Georgetown
Small Point
Deeeeee
Callete J Sade
Funeral services for Albion P. Dickinson held in Oakland
Albion P. Dickinson, 85, had funeral services at the Truman Colonial chapel in Oakland California. He is described as a longtime resident with ties to the local community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. P. Dickinson
Truman Colonial Chapel
Oakland
Calif
Albion P. Dickinson
Obscure Notice of Names and Relations From Hanford
Fragmentary text lists individuals including a widow Mrs. Chai Crier and Lawrence Aciseo, leaves and cousin Prentice of Hanford, with garbled punctuation suggesting a family notice or genealogical record from a local source.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agar
Mecc
Ashewe
Curys
Chai Crier
Dawrence Aciseo
Ata Prentice
Hanford
Community Grange Sale and Supper Enjoys Painted Hall
A Grange hall sale and supper was held Saturday with Mr. and Mrs. Martinez addressing the group and praising the freshly painted hall. Evelyn Beals oversaw desserts while volunteers served. Next meeting is in October with Farm Bureau plans, a covered dish dinner, and a talk by Miss Beryl Barton on current county services. Models will be shown and the session is expected to educate attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arance
Grange
Martinez
Evelyn Beals
Farm Bureau
Phippsburg Fire Dept Hosts Public Supper for Gas Fund
The Phippsburg Fire Department held a public supper at Bodwell Hall to raise funds for gasoline for patrols during the drought. The menu included baked beans salads hot rolls relishes pies and coffee. Speakers Chief En and Bath officials Carl oen Mrs Duncan Farrell Mrs Oscar Gilliam and Police Chief Frank Moriarty addressed fire prevention and safety driving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phippsburg
Conan Ee
Bodwell Hall
Ee Perley Sen
Carl Oen
Duncan Farrell
Oscar Gilliam
Frank L. Moriarty
Bath
Phippsburg Center PTA Resumes Meetings
Phippsburg Center PTA met at the Center school on Thursday evening with much business discussed and plans for the year outlined. Committees were named for membership publicity and party planning with a Halloween and Valentine event scheduled and refreshments served after adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phippsburg Center
PTA
Phippsburg Center P. T. A
Center School
Peni
Been Wyman
Eleanor Lala
Arlene Hamel
Gordon Alden
la Rainey
Mark Harringon Tality
Hazel McCourt del Nee Publicity
Kay Li
Amsh
Halloweeft
Valatine
Dromore Grange Hosts Bean Supper and Sale
Dromore grange will host a bean supper on day from 5.30 to 7.30 with a sale of fancy and useful articles in connection. The grange ladies offer items suitable for holidays and residents of Popham and Parker Head are asked to take no notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dromore Grange
the Grange
Popham
Parker Head
Mrs Fanny Gass Returns After Portland Visit
Mrs. Fanny Gass has returned following an art in Portland with her partner and son in law Mr and Mrs John Heigh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fanny. Gass
Portland
Oatter
Inlaw
John Heigh
Fireman supper fundraiser at age hall hosts lively event
Community notes describe a supper held at an age hall to raise funds for firemen. Attendees, including Mrs and Edith, share greetings and a sense of camaraderie. Various residents are listed visiting cottages, painting, harvesting peaches, and returning from trips as autumn approaches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cha Aret
Edith
Ernest W. Oliver
Guy Crowley
William Hill
Mr. White
Frank D Peter Issacson
Coxs Head Residents Aid Power Line Work
Residents along Coxs Head road collected wood as crews cleared a path for a new power line last week. Central Maine linemen finished the van along Popham road and the Thomas Carlson and Moore homes were connected the first of the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alonng
Cox
Central
Edward Pomas Jr
Presque Isle
George Stacey
Bath
Y Saturda
Ft. Brady
Ernest’ Wood
Bodwell Grange Hall Hosts Weekend Gathering
Local notes mention residents from Goodhollowsboro and Dix's Island visiting relatives in the area. Thomas Sr. and son Frederick attended the event while Ralph Bre of Central Maine Power conducted business in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olfesboro
E. M. Wilbur
Jane
Thomas Sr
Frederick
Bodwell Grange Hall
Ralph Gz
Central
Deer and Moose Roam Meadowbrook Area
Phippsburg resident Jay K Bowker reports numerous deer and a persistent old bull moose in the Meadowbrook area. He frightened a moose from his pasture and avoided shooting a bobcat near his cats, noting fruit tree damage from wildlife overrun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phippsburg
Jay K. Bowker
Meadowbrook Road
Bowker
Mr. Bowker
Parker Head P.T.A. Holds Meeting and Church Repair Talks
Parker Head residents met in the vestry to discuss repairing or rebuilding the church. A quilt top was awarded to Mrs. Leslie Logan of East Boston. Supper planned for Oct. 4 with Mrs. Leston Harrington in charge and solicitors named. School notes cite spelling match attendees, art attendance awards, and library donations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parker Head
Ca Ee
Bears
Charles Blaisdell
Frances Morong
Leslie Darling
Eugene Harrington
Leston Harrington
Walter Lees
Bert Nisbet
Harold Woodward
Earl Lowell
David Harrington
Joyce Gray
Grace It
Joyce
Robert Gray
Grace Kraenan
Mary Moore
Beryla N’ Harriet
Carolyn
Donna’ Wyman
Warren Dought
Betty Anne
Bernard Yman, Jr
Robert Cushing
School League
Hartley Baxter
Brunswick
Aoe
Birthday Party for Janice Fournier in East Brunswick
Janice Fournier celebrated her tenth birthday Tuesday at the Fournier home in East Brunswick. Fall colors decorated the party with candy baskets and favors. games and prizes were given by Pletts, Joan Hawks, Nancy Later, Warren McCrater and Nancy Grover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fournier
East Brunswick
Janice Fournier
Pletts
Joan Hawks
Nancy Later
Warren McCrater
Nancy Grover
Janice
Beverly Crocker
Pauline Gaudreau
Nancy McCrater
Dorothy Dolloff
Robert Dolloff
Marilyn Simpson
Paul Taylor
Mildred Simpson
Mary Lee Footer
Mildred Adams
Sherwood Boutin
John Adams
James Driscoll
Timothy Rush
Christine Rush
Alden Brooks
Walter Brooks
Robert Pletts
Robert Fournier
Brunswick
Elaine McCrate
St Marys Guild Elects Hill New President
St Marys guild met at the parish house on Oak Street. Walter Hill was elected to serve as president for the remainder of the year. Plans were made for a repage sale on Oct 13 and a Christmas sale and supper on Dec 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary’s Guild of Grace Cchurch
Oak Street
Walter Hill
Memorial Hospital
Sunday Round of Visits Across Bath and Vicinity
Local residents reported visiting relatives and friends across Bath, Parker Head, and surrounding areas. Names include Mrs. Walter of Cushing, Joe Robert, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Blaisdell, Lizzie Gray of Brooksville, Harold Rogers, Joanne and Kathleen, Fred Libby, Mrs. H D Mank, and Midshipman Lowell. A benefit supper at Bodwell Range Hall raised funds for the fire department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter of
Cushing
Joe Robert
Eee
Millard Nadeau
Bath
Charles Blaisdell
Clarence Blaisdell
Lizzie Gray
Brooksville
Albert Gray
Harold Rogers
Stephen
Caiicer
Eugene Aestamont
Joanne
Kathleen
Fred Libby
Leo Hamet
Ashdale
James Gilman
H. D. Mank
Arthur Kreidler
U.S.N
Connecticut
Frances Morong
Herman Hallet
Parker Head
Charles Blaisdsil
Walter Cushing
Moore Home
Ernest Rogers
Swanton Wyman
Lloyd Lowell
Ramon Hamel
Roderick Palmer
Francis Gray
Robert Beals
Brunswick
Lowell
Maine Maritime Academy
Banor
Higgins Classical Institute
Sally Lowell
Dora Cushing
Yarmout Academy
West Bay women share tips on home furniture refinishing
Mrs Everett G Mont leads a session on furniture refinishing covering assessment of feasibility lines and proportions and steps including repairing removing old finish preparing and applying new finish. Mrs Lemont praised as a capable leader after training classes and plans for Oct 8 ward robe group meeting with Miss Beryl Barton in charge. Dinner served by Mrs Otis Card and Mrs Loring Small. attendees listed include Mrs Leon Belanger Mrs Warren Davis Mrs Earle Donnell and others with Harry Larrabee and Blake Estes making first appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett G Mont
Lemont
Goodba Ne
Woolwich
Beryl Barton
Otis Card
Loring Small
Leon Belanger
Warren Davis
Earle Donnell
Russel Estes
Edwin Haggett
Walter Kingsbury
Harry Larrabee
Lawrence Paer
Edward Thompson
William White
John Wharff
Eee
Harrie Larrabee
Mas Blake Estes
Shirley Apt Hosts Successful Horsemanship Show at Toy Ranch
A school show of horsemanship was held at Toy Ranch on Old Brunswick road Sept. 18 with Judy praised and Mrs. William F. White of Tidewater, West Bath in attendance. Blue ribbons were awarded in several classes including ginners Kathleen Jewett, intermediate Christian Pierce Jr. and advanced Colleen Phair. Edith Driscoll won bareback for small children and Colleen Phair for larger children, with James and Catherine Driscoll taking the brother and sister class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shirley Apt
Toy Ranch
Old Brunswick Road
Judy
William F. White
Tidewater
West Bath
Ginners
Kathleen Jewett
Christian Pierce, Jr
Colleen Phair
Edith Driscoll
James
Catherine Driscoll
Bowdoin College Welcomes Returning Sewall Student
Hally Sewall son of Mr and Mrs Arthur Sewall has returned from a trip to Virginia and began studies at Bowdoin College on Wednesday Mrs Sewall who had spent several days in New York returned home Sunday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Munsey
Bath
Maney
Suger
Toni Matson
Daugter
Dorothy
Newtonville
Walter Cousins
Newton Center
Mass
R. R. Robbins
Thomaston
Ellison
Allan Spear
Walter Prosser
Donna
Patricia
Leon Fis
Stanley de Preemouth
Redes i Wood
Leon
D. L
Charles Keissling
Bay Point
Dedham
Warren White
White
Stanley Perkins
8. C. Moore
Percy
Carl Bickford
Lisbon Falls
Leon Fickett
Sun- Roy Kiew
JR Dedham
Llewellyn Gayton
Nancy Rounds
Madonnasetts
New York
New Jersey
Walter Rutherford
Longmeadow
White Spot
Herbert J. Kellaway
Massachusetts
Donald Belanger
Warren W. White
Rosie, White
H. Murphy
Rs. Charles Keissling
Arren White
Nantasket
Hally Sewall
Arthur Sewall
Virginia
Bowdoin College
Local Notes From A Ville Reflect Small Town Life
A Ville Mass residents and visitors listed in a patchwork of names and places include Mr and Mrs Young of Thomaston Mrs Fred ee gh and grandson Dickie visiting Georgetown and Delano as county workers. Mrs Mary has been visiting Karl Hentz of the frees and Trooper Frank Po of the State Police visited the Point during the week.
Bath Residents Report Unusually Tall Grass This Week
Local homeowners across Bath say the lawns grew far taller than normal this week, with residents noting the grass is notably longer than in previous weeks. Neighbors discuss mowing delays and weekend yard work to catch up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
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Fratesee
Pontias
Thompson's Auto Parts
Pront St
Bath Motor Parts
Tel
Parker
Sebasco
Supt. Gilman
Ame
H. N. Doughty
Linda
Dale Mank
Arthur Barkalow
ST. Mary’s Guild
Maine
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