Two Grass Fires Strain Georgetown Firemen
Two grass fires kept Five Islands fire company and volunteers busy Sunday afternoon. The Robinhood home of Frank N. Fowler in Bath Iron Corp. property was destroyed while the Robin family escaped with several children and a son on furlough. The Bay Point house of Roy Moore burned after embers and wind fed the flames, and nearby residents learned of the Fowler fire only after crews reached the Bay Point scene.
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Five Islands Fire Company
Bay Point
Robin
Robinhood
Frank N. Fowler
Bath Iron Corp
New York City
Cohek
Georgetown
Estray i
Next Victory Loan Drive On April 12
The United States government requests a 13 billion dollar Second War Loan to fund training equipment transport and overseas deployment. Volunteers in every city prepare to support the drive, urging citizens to lend their dollars to sustain the war effort and final victory.
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United States
Hamay Department
Atlantic
Mare Tre
Counwey
Wall
First Rider Certificates Sought By Sector Leaders
Community figures seek certificates for first riders amid disaster prep. Event at City Hall with speakers from Ameren Red Cross and local reps, including Miss Rath Memphy and Miss Cora Duerer, addressing audience concerns and readiness.
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Euxist
Anders
Treere
Sheen
M City Ball
Sanday
Tosa
Freak Smith
Ameren Red Cross
Axi
Bowdoinham Youth Wins Commission in Marine Corps
Allen Kenneth McDougal 29 son of Mr and Mrs Aubra S McDougal of Bowdoinham has earned a commission as a second lieutenant in the U S Marine Corps Reserve after completing the Officers Candidates course at the Marine Barracks. McDougal enlisted last July after graduating Mississippi State College in 1938 with a B Sc in science and physical education and varsity athletics participation. He is a member of Zeta Psi.
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Allen Kenneth McDougal
Aubra
Zeta Psi Fraternity
Red Cross Sends Food Parcels to War Prisoners
Red Cross parcels reach war prisoners via New York City dispatches 8000 daily prepared by nine chapters and 125 volunteers. Each 11 pound parcel includes milk, meats, fruit, coffee, sugar and cigarettes to offset prison diets. Parcels travel by rail from Philadelphia to international Red Cross warehouses in Switzerland. Over 1.04 million parcels sent to prisoners abroad by Dec 15 last year. Augusta police seek Miss Dorothy Gregoire after a letter from Germany references her.
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Independent Business Office
Red Cross
New York City
Veral
New York
Phala
Elphia
Amimg Center
Uct
Athantic
Shaments Breen
Marsalles Astead
Lasben
International Red Cros
Switerland
Augusta
Dorothy Gregoire
SSS
Echrewe
Uder
Germany
Col
Jem Thomas Tatton
Miss Gregoire
Chet Af Police
Mawr
Mad
Diamat Kmen
Whetegraah
Miss Cgregeureene
Dereths Gregeire
Eee Wernara Dadiey
Lambert Park housing project shows progress in line by line growth
The Lambert Park development at the North End, a 450 unit government housing project, is under construction with grading, drainage, and pavement underway. Simon Werner, housing manager, notes plans for Victory gardens, a social building, and phased occupancy as fixtures arrive. The social hall and administration building near the center will support a 250-seat theater, game room, kitchen, and community services. Temporary rents office opens at 12 High Street.
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Lambert Park
North End
Simon Werner
Hyde Park Terrace
Mr. Werner
Victory Gardens
Owever
Ene
Ome Send
Bath Independent to Raise Subscription Rate on May 1
The Bath Independent announces a $2.00 yearly subscription starting May 1 with pro rata pricing for shorter terms. Individual copies rise to five cents due to newsprint shortages and higher production costs, aligning with similar regional rates. Existing prepaid periods keep the old rate. new terms switch to $2.00 unless prepaid.
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Bath
Destroyer Hale Launches Sunday From Bath Iron Works
The U S Hale, second destroyer to bear the name, slid from the Bath Iron Works on Sunday at 1 30 PM. Christened by Mrs G Howland Chase, a Hale descendant, the ceremony honored former Senator Eugene Hale of Maine. Other dignitaries included Frederick Hale, Chester L Churchill, J Hopkins Smith, Archibald Main, Vincent Pack, Rear Admiral W S Hitchcock, and Commander Vincent Grady, among many wives and aides at the Bath yard.
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U. S. Hale
Bath Iron Works Corp
G. Howland Chase
Washington, D. C
Eugene Hale
United States
Maine
Chase
Mary Hale
Grady
Loyall F. Sewell
John Williams
Charles H Cahill
Governor Urges Aid For Crippled Children Easter Seal Drive
Maine Governor Sumner Sewall appeals for support for the Pine Tree Society for Crippled Children as it leads its annual Easter Seal Sale from April 9 to 25. Bath chairman Mrs James Nostall coordinates school seal distribution April 9 16 with seven city wards to be led, while the program highlights student achievements and community involvement in Old Orchard Beach.
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Sumner Sewall
Maine
Pine Tree Society For Crippled Children, Inc
Pine Treen Society For Crippled Children
Three Prisoners Escape From Jail in Augusta
Three inmates escaped Kennebec county jail in Augusta Sunday night by breaking through the third floor tin ceiling and skylight. They fled via attic and roof slide, later surrendering peacefully Monday in a camp on East Pond, Oakland, after deputies surrounded them. Authorities say one man was seriously injured, and the trio may have attempted an earlier break in February.
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Augusta
East Pond
Oakland
Chiefharles Watts
Frederick Marston
Simon P. Cote
Belfast
Patrick Desvenu
Waterville
Kennebec
Sheri Charles Watts
Sherith
Henry Labrie
Watts
Housewives urged to greet callers signaling Neighborhood Plan
In the near future a ring at the doorbell may announce a visit by a neighborhood leader of the Neighborhood Plan. Housewives are urged to invite the visitor in to learn how she can help with the total war and defense effort. Leaders and Zone Leaders recruit volunteers for Civil Defense and Red Cross work and report numbers to coordinators.
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Citizens Service Corps
Tes Wul
Red Cross
War MQ Center
Observatos Crass Sewane
Audie
Ao Oatiman
Cooper Ste
Serview
Indifference Haunts Nation as Ground Observer Corps Talks
Sgt Joseph Curran told City Hall listeners that indifference is the nation’s greatest enemy while urging a local Aircraft Recognition school. Observers, shown how to identify five planes in an hour, pledged full daily watches and stated England’s warning system inspired civilian vigilance for defense.
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Sgr
Joseph Curran
Meethnig
City Hall
Curran
England
Atlantic Ocean
France
Channel
Royal Observers Corps
Sema
Hitler
New England
Iit
Lions Club Night Observes Naval Duties at Genesta Chapter
Genesta chapter of the Lions Club held obligation night at Masone Temple with a large turnout. The ceremony followed opening by Worthy Matron Evelyn Morse and included a memorial service for Edith Savage, with decor featuring the emblematic star colors. Present were Sarah Shaw,grand lodge and other officials, as tribute to past matron and officers.
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Genesta Chapter
O FE OS
Masone Temple
Evelyn Morse
Grand Lodge of Maine
Sarah Shaw
Edith Savage
Katherine Smith
Niola Osgond
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Frank M. Fowle
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Cora Duarer
Bowdoinham
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Marine Corps
Allen K, M'Dougal
High Street
Defense Barracks
Hale
Iron Works
U.S.S. Hale
Old Orchard Beach
Margaret F Harriman
Seco
Schoo Minute Man
Old Orchard Beach Business Men's Association
Salvation Army
Farmington
Saturntan
Salvation Arms
Rue
Lion
Morton
Lamont Higgins
Roland Booker Cally
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Salvation Army Public Relations Department
Sergi Curran
Franklin Wright
Siatyeli
Murray
Struetres
Mirra
Army
Porthanese
North American Aviation
California
Genesta
Hitchcock
Lions Club
Fleet
Russell S Hitchcork
Hitchcoe
Sound
Great
Naval Base
Shim
Ernest J. King
Navy Life
Joon
Shean
Prem
Chaieman
Williaene
Hayne
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