Fires, library news, and town notices shared in Dromore report
In Dromore and surrounding areas a week of fires, library activity, and personal notices were reported. Fire crews battled blazes at Rogers and Henderson homes and a 22 acre slash fire near 1090 foot rock with timely aid from Lester Beals. The library saw 30 books checked out and 120 donated, while meetings planned summer programs. Personal items note travels, hospital visits, and local renovations, with residents like Elizabeth Mitchell, Bernard Henderson, and Rev. Charles Stevens highlighted among many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dromore
Rogers
Henderson
Lester Beals
Jack Wilsons
Miss Maud Holbrook
Meadowbrook
Alva Holbrook
Phippsburg
Bath
Mark Harrington
Rainey
Swanton Wyman
Perre
Quimby
William Blaisdell
I. W. Rainey
Thomas Totman
John
Tommy Totman
Special
Farm Bureau
Eva Rogers
Maurice Hathorn
Woolwich Farm Bureau
Elizabeth Mitchell
Kelley Stone
Clifford Pye
Small Point
Philadelphia
Willard Blair
Sandy Hill
South Braintree
Walpole
Foxboro
Mass
Bernard Henderson
Bath Memorial Hospital
Ernest Rogers
George Larrabee
Fred Haggett
Rebecca Minett
Charles Stevens
Church Lane
Rodney Wyman
T. C. Hughes
Largest Soy Bean Oil Storage Tank Installed in Bath
The Bath Canning Co. on Bowery street installed what is believed to be the state’s largest soy bean oil storage tank. The 41 ft 5 in long, 10 ft 6 in diameter steel tank holds about 27 000 gallons and weighs around 17 000 pounds. It was shipped from Gould Equipment Co. in Portland and delivered by Lucian Bisson Trucking Co. The plant plans to begin the season around April 15 as fish supply allows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath Canning Co
Bowery Street
Gould Equipment Co
Portland
Bath
Lucian Bisson Trucking Co
North End
Bisson
Melvin
Pete” Mitchell
Canning Company
Easter service at Small Point church with guest pastor
The Easter service at 2 pm will be held at 21 Small Point church with Rev. Arvid L. Anderson of Bath as guest pastor. Transportation from the vestry at 270 will be provided. Parker Head PTA meets April 22 with Mrs. Beri Nisbet. school closes April 3. A mother and daughter banquet is planned for May under the Christian Service committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Small Point
Arvid L. Anderson
Bath
Parker Head
Beri Nisb
Christian Service Committee
Mormday
Leroy Perkins
Winegance
Water Cushing
Pilnence Rollins
Millerd Nadeau
Beth
Post season banquet features league hopes and plans
The Tuesday Night League held its post season banquet with praise for the Steeves Market team and promises of uniforms next year. Pon tiacs captain Leston Harrington challenged the Times Owls after Ralph Pratt accepted. An exhibition match is eyed for April 19 at Park Alleys with free admission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steeves Market
Leston Harrington
Pontiacs
Times Owl P
Ralph Small
Ralph Pratt
Times Owls
Park Alleys
Allie Jewett
Frank Pepper
Fox Sparrow migration and local notices at Bay Point
Bay Point near wintering sparrows migrate south. The fox sparrow description notes reddish brown backs and arrowhead markings. Local social notes mention Dr Natheniel J. Hesenfus elected president of the Boston College club of West Roxbury, book releases by Nat Hasenfus, and various visitors and residents in Bath, Georgetown, Lewiston, and nearby areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ricky Woodruff
Newton Center
Mase
Scott Ward
Natheniel J. Hesenfus
West Roxbury
Matt
Boston College Club
Roslinda'e End
Jamaica
Hasenfer
Maine
Hae Jenfus
Nat
Georgetown
Gordon FP Irons
Madison
Clarence Winston
Auburn
Harry L. Knight
H. A. Spinney
Frederick Moffatt and Son
Carrol A. Deering
Harry L Knight
Frank Carlton
Arrowsie
BE. Anderson
Bay Point
Jacquith
E Wright
H. S. Spinney
Parents Night Planned at Bath Community Center
Community Center Youth Council outlines a parents night for April 13 at the Bath center. Attendees must be accompanied by a parent or guardian and may enjoy games, a community sing, and refreshments. Registration by April 9 helps organizers plan numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Community Center Youth Council
Wedneex
Bath
Ava Sabe
Dane
Winter resident news notes from Springfield area
Mrs. John L. Bates wintering in Springfield Massachusetts with daughter and son-in-law has returned home. Henry C. Wright, briefly in Boston, spent Sunday at his Washington street home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCobb-Ortiz
Lester Beals
Newport
R. I. Clinton Beals
Harold Seavey
Jewell House
Charles Hughes
Clinton Beals
Hughes
Sabine
J. F. Leach
John G. Leach
Malden
Mass
Frank
Laura Prentiss
California
Ezekisai Percy
Cundy’s Harbor
Hatch
South America
Capt
Percy
Old Stone School
Cox Head
Robert E. Mitchel
Horace Mitchell
Upper
Washington Street
Air Corp
Mitchel
Brookley Field
Mobile
Ala
Mitchell
Army Air Corp
John L. Bates
Springfield Mass
Walter Gewinner
Henry C. Wright
Boston
Spring social notes and neighborhood visits unfold
Local tidbits recall spring signs with lists of visits and gatherings. Residents from Bath Popham Westport and surrounding towns attend birthdays parties and guests visit relatives, including Sprague families, Oliver and Scott households, with trips to Lewiston Boothbay Harbor and Belfast noted among casual summer plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank D
Cugere Buttelle
Oliver
Dave Lom
Ns Bay
Fritz
Wowlwien
Edwin Lowe
Bath
W. E Sprague
Herbert Sprague
John McCar
Frank D Sect
Frances Roberts
Lemont Drake
von Hamilton
West Bath
W E Sprague
Blanche Ween
Lewiston
Clarence Waleese
West Point
Scot
Poltebets Oliver
Local News Snippets From Bath and Surrounding Areas
Samuel Baldwin works on guard pulp hauling near the Bua piece and near-complete operations. roads being improved with new camps and houses. Nelson drives a bakery truck. Simmon of Brunswick and others cited for road work. Residents in Bath, Pappsburg Center, Portland area noted as visitors, cadets, and parents at homes. John F Schoonmaker in Veterans hospital at Togus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Baldwin
Srm
Aick
Bern
Severs
Windard
Mr Nelson
Brunswick Wire Ia
Alfred J Back Brings Candy To Children In Plymouth England
Alfred J Back, a Bath resident known for collecting food and clothing for the British Isles, traveled to Plymouth on Christmas Eve to visit hospitals and distribute candy to war‑stricken children. He delivered 100 jars of candy and substantial food and clothes, recounting the simple joy of ordinary candy to children who endured air raids and privation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred J. Back
Bath
British Isles
Plymouth
England
Mr Back
Mr_ Back
Mr. Back
Sculand
Bata-peopl
Ireland
Enzland
Mr Bick
Porstble
Back
Etter Addresead
H J Perry
Pymou
Enzgiand
Alfred J Back
Bats
Maine
Thiz
Lord Mayor Perry Visits Plymouth and Bath Aid Efforts
Alerman H J Perry visits Plymouth to inspect Gresconts school and distribute gifts. He notes shortages hamper clothing deliveries as children flock to collect items. The trip includes hospitality from Lord and Lady Astor and a Bath visit with guests from Glasgow and Woolwich.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alerman H. J. Perry
Plymouth
Mr. Buck
Gresconts School
Lord
Lady Astor
Back
Astor
United States
Bath
England
Hugh Bankhart
Mr. Bark
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Albert Darrah
Norman V. Chase
Gregory
Harold F. Titcomb
Jane
Florida
Texas
Mexico
Brownsville
Tex
Harold Sonia
Kennebec Crafts, Inc
State
Tuexley
Power Krompany
Parker
George Woodward
Portland Junior College
J. Albert Young
P. Young
Beri Nisbet
Clyde Moore
Elcamor Wolferman
Baltimore
J.E Rollins
Tommy Skuifield
Harpswell
Perkins Island
Brunswick
George Wilson
Sebasco
W. A Lowell
Clarence Bizisdeil
L. D. Lowell
Stanton Dorwis
Nat Percy
Herbert Doughty
Mr. Doughty
South End
P. A. Hall
Joyce Gray
Portland Press Herald
Elwood Hathorne
Charles Blaisdell
Leslie Darling
Frederick Libby
J. Libby
Zon
Lisbon Falls
Master Libby
Leo Venus
Dagger
Lahey Clinic
Grant
W. T. Grant CO
Calzge
Burt Osquad
Pekert Stevens
Mordry
Markham
Phippeburz
Fred Spinray
Ted Esrest Oliverere
Chareste Wallate
Spinney
Mary
Ropiewm
Woo
Popham
Walter Sprague
Sati
Holliwell
Beaie
Cox
Liwrecce Linby
Pappsburg Center
Scanton Dozois Stanton
Porland
Maine State Pier
Kern
Wallace
We- Point
S C More
Stephen Thayer
Betsa
S C Moore
Lawis
Tilver
Bernard Carson
D.x Island
Eric Cart
Donald Spear
Stueen
U. of M. Annex
Mrs
Allen Spear
Pear Street
John F. Schoonmaker
Noble Avenue
Veterans Hospital
Togus
THE
Philadelphia Story
Philadelious
Bath Tiuespiars
Morse High School
Bath Lion Clon
Adele M. Hoebel
Mildred Trott
Benjécens
Mo Zastisnermman
Dire Mary K. Markell
Barbara G. Gallagher
Bett
See McButterfield
Santa Claus
Eng
Kitto Boys’ Institute
America
Kitto Institute
Doctor Kitto
Plymcouth
Kitto Club
Dock
Ismouth
Institute
Shorts
Devonport Dockyard
Tfae
Tee
Maurice A. Storck
P.O
South
Portland, Maine
Fmil
United States Brewers Foundation
Water
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