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Newspaper

Portsmouth Herald

Location

Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1956

Page

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St Catherine's Women to host Christmas Bazaar

St Catherine's Women's Club plans a Christmas Bazaar in the parish hall of St. Catherine's Church next Saturday starting at 1 pm with a baked bean supper from 5 to 7 pm. The event features numerous chairs and volunteers for baked goods, pies, aprons, white elephant, religious articles, and games, plus a resignation and an officer election.

St. Catherine's Women’s Club St. Catherine's Church Catherine's Women’s Club Mary Navelski Charisman Beatrice

Mrs Gilbert Feted At Baby Shower By Church Group

A surprise baby shower for Mrs Gordon F Gilbert was held by the Ann Judson Fellowship at the parsonage in honor of Stephen Munger Gilbert, a two year old adopted American Korean boy. More than 70 church women attended with refreshments by the social committee.

Ann Judson Middle Street Stephen Munger Gilbert Lacy Edith Shanton Lawrence Kimball Franklin 1. Marvey Kenneth Y. Caswell Arthur F. Browser

Harris Engaged to Wed Isaac H Vanamen

Mr and Mrs Ernest J Harris announce the engagement of their daughter Virginia E Harris to Isaac H Vanamen of Pennsauken and Swedesboro New Jersey. Virginia a Ports mouth High School graduate of 1853 works for Western Union Telegraph Co. Isaac a Swedesboro High School 1945 graduate serves in the Navy. The wedding will take place in the fall.

Ernest J. Harris Dodge Ave Virginia E. Harris Isaac H. Vanamen John Schulz Swedesboro Isaac Vanamen Piiman Harris Portsmouth High School Western Union Teleraph Co Swedesboro High School Navy

Sandra Tripp Engaged to Wed to James N. Brown de

Sandra Tripp of 12 Tanner Ct announces engagement to James N. Brown A2.C. USAF son of Mr. and Mrs. Jesse E. Courtney of Baton Rouge Louisiana. Miss Tripp is in training at York Harbor Hospital.

Mana Martin Uv. Tripp Tanner Ct Sandra Tripp James N. Brownde A2.c USAF Jesse E. Courtney Baton Rouge Miss Tripp York Harbor Hospital

Notice of Probate Action for Loult FR Lampke Estate

The Court of Probate in Portmouth, Hocking County, declares Wyman F. Boynton executor of Loult FR Lampke late of Portsmouth deceased. An allowance hearing is set for January 10, 1937 at ten o clock AM. The executor must publish weekly notices for three weeks in Portmouth Herald & Review. Witness Richard E. Shute, clerk.

New Mampsiie Court OF Frorate Loult Lampke Portsmouth Leazate Wyman Boynton Frovare Anid Hockingn Jantery New Hampshire Dick Balukjian Richard Balukjian Ieje Receinghard Catms Russell H. McGuirk New Dhet Brent Service Aghamefr Frank Bechenan Daves Jin

Court of Probate Cites Guardians in Rochester Ward Case

Elaine L Krasker guardian petitions the Court of Probate in Rockingham County New Hampshire seeking license to sell ward property in Rochester to satisfy guardianship. Public notice issued for auction sale, citation to appear on January 2, 1337 to show cause. Public newspaper notices published in Portsmouth Daily.

New Hampshiee Rockingham Kathy Krasker Witten Keasker Partamanh Said Minora Elaine Krasker Arso Potresiguth Ahe Hichs Lista Rochester Tord Bald Petiton Renez Ata Sald Rockin Atten Ofiock Fang Portsmouth Portamouth Ira Richard E Rad Court

Choir Entreats At City BPW Christmas Party

The Piscataqua Business and Professional Women's Club held its annual Christmas party at the Rockingham Hotel. The A Cappella Choir conducted by David Kushious performed and ticket holders received gifts.

Piscataqua Business and Professional Women's Club Rockingham Hotel David Kushious Ghits

Sewing Bee Elects New Officers For Coming Year

Mrs. iil ton M. Emery was re elected president of the First Christian Church Sewing Bee at a vestry meeting in KITTERY POINT. Officers include Mrs. Arthur W. Seaward as first vice president and Mrs. Samuel B. Wood as second vice president. Secretary is Mrs. Rodney Blaney with treasurer Mrs. Winfield L. Tobex. Committees for the coming year were named including sick, quilt, aprons, fancy work, and doll committees and hostesses at the Junction. The film The Other Wise Man was shown and nest meeting hostesses are Mrs. Elizabeth Goodwin and Mrs. Toher an Mes.

Kittery Point Iilton M. Emery First Christian Church Arthur W. Seaward Samuel 8. Wood Wee Albert A. Gaistard Rodney Blaney Winfield L. Tobex Fitzareth Sawyer Mars Frederick Malse Kedden Samuel B. Woods Nora King Martha Merriant Burgess Dorr Emery

Wells Area History Work Planned

Wells and Ogunquit Historical Society met at Wells High School with John P Williams of Ogunquit delivering a talk on The Sponsorship and Promotion of the Early Settlements in New England focusing on the Plymouth Colony. Officers for Wells history projects were named and volunteers urged to contribute information for future papers.

Wells John P. Williams Ogunquit Wells and Ogunquit New England Plymouth

Fragments From a Chaotic School Board Meeting

A garbled report from a school board or education department fragment mentions names and committees. It references Raymond Beal and the Board of Education with unclear actions and dates.

Raymond Beal Eeste Board of Education

Norma Blaisdell Engaged to Marry Fremant A Merriam

York Mr and Mrs Kenneth H Blaisdell announce the engagement of their daughter Norma Fay Blaisdell to Fremant A Merriam son of Mr and Mrs Thomas Merriam of North Berwick Miss Blaisdell is a Shine graduate from York High and a student at Gorham State Teacher College Mr Merriam is a Sanford High School graduate and attending McIntosh Business College No wedding date has been set.

York Kenneth H. Blaisdell Norma Fay Blaisdell Fremant A. Merriam Thomas Merriam North Berwick Blaisdell Seas Shine York Feign School Gorham State Teach College Mr. Macham Sanford High School Ateading McIntosh Business Colleges

Folk Club to Hear Prof R B Partlow Tomorrow

Durham University Folk Club will host Prof Roger B Partlow of the English department at UNH as guest speaker tomorrow at 3 p.m. in South Congreve Hall. Hostess committees are led by Mrs Walter Felker and Mrs Holt and Gre.

Durham Roger B. Partlow University of New Hamshine Univer Folk Club South Congreve Hall Walter Felker Holt Gre

Educational TV Channel Sought By State Federation

York’s Woman’s League collaborates with Maine Federation of Women’s Clubs to establish an educational television channel for Maine. Wealthy residents are urged to donate $1 each to fund the project. A three state hookup with Massachusetts and New Hampshire is considered, with Mrs Wallace Sals naming Mrs G Hayward Dunning as chair of the Jacka committee and a team including Ruth Nowell and others. Contributions should be sent to treasurer Mrs Donald Melatre by December 16.

York Womans League of York, Inc Maine Federation of Women’s Clubs Maine Massachusetts New Hampshire Wallace Sals The Teague G. Hayward Dunning Jaca Ruth Nowell James Nowell Roy Sturtevant Doris Leopold Ralph Taber Donald Melatre

Mrs Petersen To Give Program At York Woman's League

Mrs Dagmar Petersen of Portland will present a Christmas program at today's meeting of the York Woman's League. Members should bring gifts for Pownal State School, chosen from a list of permitted items, with toilet articles especially needed. President Mrs Wallace W Salls will review the required items. Special Christmas music will accompany the program with assistance from committee members.

York Dagmar Petersen Portland Woman's League of York, Inc Pownal State School Wallace W. Salls Roy W. Sturtevant Refrediment Committee W. 5

Mrs Nason Feted Among Notables At Event

Mrs Nason hosted a gathering featuring guests including Mrs Lester PL Nason Sr and Eur ogene Copeland along with Mrs Gence Tral ton Mrs Raymond BE Penn Sr and Mrs Frederick A Custer Sr. Others included Miss M Audrey Abbott Mrs Pauline Crotto Mrs Hugh J OBrien and several more local notables.

Nason Lester PL Nason Sr Eurogene E. Copeland Gence Tralton Raymond BE. Penn Frederick A. Custer Sr Audrey Abbott Pauline Crotto Hugh J. G'Brien Mary Gailigan Jacqueline Baire James Vi Theresa London Samuel Hicker Marilyn McNei

Sculptor Guest Of Graffort Club In Masonic Hall

The Graffort Club hosted guests from Theodore Wreon of Con way president of the NA State Federation of Woen's Clubs and Mrs B Newton Howard of Bartlett as speakers. Elizabeth McLane-Smith lectured while shaping a bust of Gerald B. Shattuck. Tea was served by Mrs Edward J. Buesham with help from several members. The Hare club plans its annual Christmas party December 19 at 2:30 PM in the Masonic Temple.

Aus Theodore Wreon Conway B Newton Howard Bartlett Totrela Graffort Club Masonic Auditorium Elizabeth McLane-Smith Sculpor Gerald B. Shattuck Edward J. Buesham George Gowen G. Morris Gray Philip F. Gray Fennerly Johnafolla Philip J. Carter Frederick Clark Philip B. Davis Andrew William G. Mates Curtis Matthews Frank C. Remick Ricci Hare Club Masonic Temple

Musical Program Featured at Exeter Woman's Club Meeting

Exeter Woman's Club gathered at Exeter Inn for a musical program with a piano duet by wit and Mrs Edwin G Preble and soloist Miss Helen Greer. The Exeter High School Band performed with flutist Miss Joan Jacobson and others in a brass quartet. Mrs Charles Mathes served as chair as members approved a new roceling time set for 2:30.

Exeter Exeter Woman's Club Exeter Inn Edwin G. Preble Helen Greer Exeter High School Joan Jacobson Roselie Eldredge Joan Currier Wayne De~masty Thomes Moreau Charles Mathes

Christmas Pageant Presented by Epping Woman's Club

The Epping Woman's Club presents a Christmas pageant titled Christmas the Holy Day at Jenest Nieht's church vestry Wednesday at 8 p.m. Mrs. Edmund Blair wrote the pageant and serves on the organizing board with Westesses.

Epping Churen Edmuund Blair

Season activities and holiday plans by the Ellet club

The Ellet executive ward outlines Christmas season plans including a community tree organized by Mrs Norman Hagstram with Carroll Moulton supplying the tree. Wayne Lowry and his scouts will set it up as the Ellot Fire Dept handles the lights, Mrs Fasper lights the tree Friday evening, and Girl Scouts and Brownies sing carols from 7 to pa.

Ellot Eilat Garded Claniet Helr Otatravan Ruefus Jasper Brixhany Mik Norman Hagstram Road Side Carroll Moulton Wayne Lowry Thre Ellot Fire Dept Faylor Lily Mex H. Tobey Stanley E Chandler Spinney Mere. Milph L. Byerson

York Rebekahs Honor Members at Neighbor Night

The York Rebekah Lodge plans a reception for Miss Ada Fosnald and Mrs. Carol Emory at the next meeting on Thursday at Fraternal Hall. Miss Fernaté was elected outside guardian of the Rebekah Assembly of Maine and serves as district deputy marshal for Mrs. Emery, who is not district No 1 deputy president. Miss Eden Tobey, Mrs. Sadie Breaks, and Miss Muriel Morrow are noted attendees.

York Rebekahs Kittehy Yorkebekah Lodge Ada. Fosnald Carol Emory Imall Fernaté Rebekah Assembly of Maine Emery Eden Tobey Sadie Muriel Morrow

WSCS Public Luncheon and Christmas Plans in Eliot

The Woman's Society of Christian Service of South Eliot Methodist Church held a meeting at the vestry. Mrs Wayne Lowry discussed the Maine Supply Work and a donation was given toward its needs. Plans included delivering Christmas Baskets to shut ins and a public luncheon Thursday chaired by Mrs Harry Hood. The annual Christmas party is set for December 21 with Mrs Everson in charge, and a vote was approved to send thanks to Mrs Herbert Knails for her book gift and to pay 75 dollars to the pledges. Devotions were led by Mrs Harry S Winston and refreshments provided by several members.

Eliov Womans Society of Christian Service South Eliot Methodist Chrch Wayne Lowry Seerus Tary Maine Leowry Ralph Everson Harry Hood Everson Herbert Wood Mertori W. Warrell Mes. Ciracles Paul Herbert Knailes Sharcly Harry ’S. Winstow Eris M. Wiggins Whislows

Committee Workers For Fair Listed

The Christmas Fair at South Elle Methodist Club raised 1813. Mrs Santa’s Workshop showcased by Mrs Martin Gardner, with Fellowship members selling corsages, food, wrapping pager, and crafts. Brownies, Roy Scouts, and various groups supported with books, snacks, and edibles.

Santa South Elle Martin Gardner Fellowship Brownies Roy Scouts Florence Jones Annie Winslow Anna Everson Ina Leash Dorothy Everson Katherine Warrell Dorothy Woad Elizabeth Spinney Patricia Faul O3a Brite Agnes Woad Able Dorothy Manson Lois Low Lucy Spinney Grace Stewart T Caroline Spinney Snvffers Agra Mysins Laura Leach Flelen Cagiwin Thelma Pierce Ann Wilstemore Louise Powell

Entertainment committee appointment announced

A notice states the entertainment committee will include Arleen Phillips Jennie Grant Ars Anua Young Mildred Gerry and Marion Gerzish. Refreshments will be served by Mrs. Arleen Phillips Mrs. Jennie Grant Ars Anua Young Miss Mildred Gerry and Mrs. Marion Gerzish.

Arleen Phillips Jennie Grant Ars Anua Young Mildred Gerry Marion Gerzish

Doorkeepers Club and Ladies Circle Plan Supper Tomorrow

Doorkeepers Club and Ladies Circle join to plan a supper tomorrow at the Vesby of the Seventh Christian Church. Mrs Clarries Spinney and Mrs Frank represent the committee with Mes Earle iekmme Jane Th Taking and others assisting. Nettie Bowett Nan and Mrs Resin of Portland will manage the serving and a Christmas drive for the Red Cross after the holiday. The meeting was held at the Old Parsonage in Kittery Point with Mrs Warnan conducting. A Christmas service is planned for Dec 20 at the church with members to exchange gifts among themselves.

Kyrrrny Vesby Social Cirele Tig Chub Clarries Spinney Blaney Frank Isechele Earle Iekmme Janes Th ‘Taking Mia Harold Hosmer Robert Fitter Bowvett Nan Resin Rotmhtas Jenuie Grant Kittery’ Point Warnan Avi Elmer Haney Arel Ans Maregaret Blake Blanchard Robbins Edgar Hosmer George Burnham Jewett Mas. Robbing

AOH Auxiliary To Elect Officers At Capel Tonight

The AOH Auxiliary will elect officers at a chapel session in Albernians tonight at 7:30 PM under the Mug context. William Cj is noted among attendees.

AOH Aibernians

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