Local Sewall Support Grows In Bath Area
A “Senator for Sewall” club formed in Bath led by William S. Newell of Bath Iron Works aims to mobilize votes for Sewall in the June primary. The move reflects broad backing in his home county and expectations of a strong turnout as he campaigns on experience as governor and his foreign policy credentials.
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States
United States
Europe
William S. Newell
Bath Iron Works Corporation
Maritime Convan
Bath Club
Sewall
Supply Out of Balance Strains Steel Production
Steel output has slumped in recent months due to the coal strike, triggering unease in Washington over how to supply essential industries like freight car building and oil. A 1948 production forecast suggests output will exceed demand by about 10 percent, fueling calls for controls and sparking fears of allocation schemes and red tape.
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Washington
Maine Three Quarters Century Club May Hold Meeting in Bath
The Three Quarters Century Club may hold its annual meeting this summer in Bath. Possible site is the grove south of the Old Folks Home overlooking the Kennebec River and Reach. The Old Folks Board may open the institution for inspection by the aged visitors.
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Maine ‘Three Quarters Century Club
Bath
Old Folks
Kenniebec River
the ‘Old Folks
Work Crews Progress on Route 1 Bridge Project
A large crew works on roads sidewalks near High and fe streets and the new bridge over Route 1. Weather delays halted recent progress but crews expect resumed activity as conditions improve.
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High
Route 1
Bath Tugs for Fourth of July Rail Anniversary
A Bath community section reports marked improvement and hints at a Fourth of July celebration with Maine Central Railroad involvement. It recalls the first train into Bath on July 4, 1848, marking a century since that arrival.
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Bath
Maine Central Railroad Company
Bath couple plans to raise canaries in Auburn farm venture
Mr and Mrs James Hunnewell nee Carol Drake plan to move to Auburn and buy a farm to raise canaries extensively. Mrs Hunnewell previously ran the pet shop at W T Grant in Bath and has kept canaries at home. They owned five adult birds and eight chicks, with several hatched in October already singing. They are active in Eastern Star and Daughters of America, and both teach Sunday school at Beacon Street church. Mr Hunnewell, Auburn native, served in the U S Army in World War II.
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James Hunnewell
Carol Drake
Hunnewell
Edgar L
Oliver Street
Auburn
W. T. Grant
Eastern Star
Bath
Morse High
Patten Free Library
Beacon Street Church
Polar Star Lodge of Masons
Hunewell
Grover Hunnewell
U. S. Army
Germany
Dike School Girl Hurt In Recess Door Accident
Lorraine Allen a seventh grade pupil at the Dike school was injured Tuesday during recess when she pushed against a heavy door causing her right hand to go through a glass pane severing arteries and veins. First aid by her teacher Mrs Faith Sherwood saved blood loss. Lorraine a Times Co carrier is recovering at Memorial hospital and is noted for prompt nightly rounds with a dog at one stop.
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Lorraine Allen
Dike
Memorial Hospital
Faith Sherwood
Lorraine
the Times Co
Russell L. Phinney
Oliver Street
Sanford
Clarence Ring
High Street
Motorist Fined for Speeding Car
Five cases heard before Judge Gardiner R. Deering in municipal court. Carrol W. Coffin of Sebasco pleaded guilty to speeding 55 mph on Washington street and failure to stop for an officer. Coffin paid 10 dollar fine plus 4.70 costs. the latter case was placed on-file. Bath police officers Edward Newell and Byron Clark were complainants. Other defendants faced intoxication charges with fines ranging from 5 to 10 dollars and costs up to 6.50. One case ordered to pay 5 dollar fine plus 6.50 costs or 15 days in jail.
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Gardiner R. Deering
Carrol W. Coffin
Sebasco
Edward W. Bridgham
Washington Street
Edward Newell
Byron Clark
The
Bath Police
Civic Club Its Husbands Night in Winne eater
Suburb Civic club in Winnegan hosts Husbands Night at the Community house on May 6 with officers to be installed. A rummage sale is planned for April 28 at the club house. Guests expressed thanks to committee members including Farrell, Lelia Oliver, Mrs Annie Malcolm, and numerous Mr and Mrs couples.
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Danford MacDonald
Harold Haggett
J. Emery Footer
Lloyd Rogers
Seymour Hayden
Ralph Rice
Harold Miller
Harold Mott
Harold Small
Kenneth Atwood
Walter Rogers
Lions Club hears Bath Brunswick telephone film show
William Menneasley of New England Tel presented telephone activity films at the Lions Club meeting. Guests E L Bibber of Kenne bunk Lions spoke on the June convention plans, and William Sanfouci of Sanford Biddeford Lions attended. A Bath club play was discussed and volunteers were asked to help set scenery at Morse High. Voting delegates to the Kennebec convention were named with several alternates listed.
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William Menneasley
Bath-Brunswick
New England Tel. & Tel. Co
Lions Club
E. L. Bibber
Kennebunk Lions Club
William Sanfouci
Sanford- Biddeford Lions
Bath Club
Morse High School
Kennebec
William Turpie
Elmer William
Harold P. Small
William Niss
Robert Brownell
Homer Johnson
Clinton Owen
Howard Steen
E Nugent
Shumway
Loren Jaffe
John Taylor
Clyde Mallett
Charles Hoebel
Nathan Press
John Mulcahy
Carer Butterfield
James Calan
New Sardine Boat Ruth and Mary Arrives at Bath
The Bath Canning Co. welcomed its new 83 foot sardine carrier the Ruth and Mary at the North End wharf after a trial run from Thomaston. Built last fall at Newbert & Wallace, the vessel carries two GM diesel engines, radios, speeds about 10 knots, and will haul around 100 hogsheads of herring from Maine coastal weirs to Bath for canning.
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Bath Canning Co
Ruth and Mary
Bath
Thomaston
Newbert & Wallace
Calvin Stinson
Glenn H. Lawrence
Canning Company
Lawrence
Ruth
Mary
Bath Up
Maine
Women’s club notes and upcoming events listed
The group reports a rummage sale profit of 38 dollars and 21 cents. A May 5 pre-event at Huse is planned. May 18 banquet will replace a meeting at the STEL club. Officers installed include president Mrs Charles Small and treasurer Mrs John Hart.
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Phos Bees Woods
Useell
Austin
Ernest Eo Bean
P. T
Syton
Ure Frank
Durant
Gerard
Huse
T. A
Dent
Charles ’ Small
Daley
Ton
Stel Club
Gates Oreat
Alex Burgess
Charles T. Small
Sware Woods
John Hart
Junior League Sees Old Time Movies in Bath
Friday night event sponsored by the Junior Hospital League filled the Sedgwick dining room as audiences watched 1914 to 1918 era films starring Charlie Chaplin and Harold Lloyd. George Barker projected the silent comedies while Douglas Dearborn played period music and Mrs. A. M. Main Jr chaired with Miss Mary Pierce and Miss Eleanor Wilson assisting.
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Juniorospital League
Sedgwick
Erlie Chaplin
Haroldry Buckle
George Barker
Bath
Douglas Dearborn
MacDonald
A. M. Main, Jr
Mary Pierce
Eleanor Wilson
Patrolman Kelliher Brought To blush by French sailor
Patrolman John Kelliher's cheeks reddened after a French sailor, recently ashore from the trawler Charles Massot, kissed him in front of City hall. The sailor, in a flirtatious mood, declared his love for the gendarmie and promised to trouble no more. Mr and Mrs Daniel Morse of
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John Kelliher
Charles Massot
Kelliher
Stanes
Keltiher
Girl Scout Camp Program Aims To Reach Every Member
The Bath Girl Scout Council outlines a plan to extend camping experiences to all members for a taste of camp life. They emphasize health and safety standards, independence, and skill building through troop led activities at Pine Haven and other camps, with adult guidance.
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Sewall’s Woods
Bath
Pine Haven
Tip No San
Girl Scout
Teachers Elect New Officers in Education Meeting
Education officials discussed radio use in schools citing eight aims from engaging curricula to aiding disabled students. Mr Hudelston warned stations must win listener approval to sustain educational programs, noting an Honor Survey gauges audience. Mrs Villa H. Quinn and Mrs Muriel McAllister Erskine attended from the State Department of Education.
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Meneie
Hudelston
Organize Sewall Club Forming A Women’s Group
A women’s organization will be formed at a later meeting to be held at Hotel Sedgwick. Rehearsals are now under way for the operetta Sunny to be staged at the Huse School on May 7 in the school auditorium. The afternoon program includes children’s participation.
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Hotel Sedgwick
Sunny
Huse
Gare Welll
Brade
Body of American Hero in Pacific Area Is Buried
Readable fragments report a burial in the Pacific area for an American hero. The text mentions a Bath native, education details, and a service held the same day with local officials noted. Partial lines indicate high school and university references, but the passage is incomplete.
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Pacific
Warey Wee
Bath
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