Absentee Ballots Going to Maine Communities Now
Absentee ballots for the November presidential election began going out from the secretary of state's department to towns and cities a week before the August 15 deadline. About 64,610 ballots were printed, with a similar amount sent last week for the state election. Instructions warned that state and presidential ballots must not share an envelope to avoid disqualification. Deputy Secretary Paul A. MacDonald noted expected heavy military voting and that some towns ran low on state ballots, possibly requiring extra prints. He reiterated that ballot requests are limited to the soldier or an adult close relative or guardian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secretary of State
Paul A. MacDonald
MacDonald
Maine
Bath Woman Returns From Pacific Coast
Mrs. William S. Blair arrives back in Bath at 1219 Washington after two months in Long Beach California visiting her brother Marshall Allen and touring Hollywood Beverly Hills and the Grand Canyon. She traveled with Mrs. Philip Wenz and noted Navy men returning from overseas service and her husband Commander Blair’s wartime whereabouts and experiences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William S. Blair
Washington Street
Long Beach
Calif
Marshall Allen
Bath
Bethlehem Shipbuilding Corp
Bath Iron Works
West Coast
Blair
Philip Wenz
Day's Ferry
Los Angeles
Grand Canyon
Fane
California
Hollywood
Beverly Hills
Navy
Satan
Comdr. Blaid
Normandy
Wenz
Botder Danton
Military guests at Edith Wheeler's Meadowbrook camp
Lt and Mrs RG Setlevel of Charlestihy South are hosted by Miss Edith Wheeler of Dayton Ohio at her Meadowbrook camp while Wit schlave! serves with the signal corps as a guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rg, Setlevel
Charlestihy, S
Witschlave
Signal Corps
Edith Wheeler
Dayton
Ohio
Meadowbrook
Miss Frances Rand Wed to Paul E Snook in Portsmouth
Miss Frances Rand daughter of Mr and Mrs Normal E Rand of 13 Union Street Portsmouth New Hampshire became the bride of Paul E Snook son of Mr and Mrs John H Snook of McCabe Avenue Sunday at 4 PM in the home of the bride's parents Rev J Tremaine Copplestone of the First Methodist Church officiated The couple will reside at 114 Myrtle Avenue after September 1 The bride attended Portsmouth High School and Westbrook Junior College The groom is a Portsmouth High School and New Hampshire College graduate and served in the U S Coast Guard in California The wedding featured white chiffon gowns blue embroidery pink and blue floral themes and a reception at the bride's home
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Rand
Normal E. Rand
Union Street
Portsmouth
N. H
Paul E. Snook
John H. Snook
McCabe Avenue
J. Tremaine Copplestone
First Methodist Church
Winifred Rand
Dorothy Rand
Stanley James
Providence
R. I
Afred Harding
Howard Russell
S .E
USCG
Stanley Snook
Snook
Portsmouth High School
Westbrook Junior College
Portland
New Hampshire College
U. S. Coast Guard
California
Portsmouth Navy Yard
White Mountains
Myrtle Avenue
Charles R. Higgins
North Street
Edward C. Stiness
Higgins
Doris Pettengill Becomes Bride of CPL ONeil Soucy
Doris Ellsworth Pettengill daughter of Mr and Mrs W George Pettengill of 672 Middle Street married Cpl O Neil L Soucy USAAF son of Mr and Mrs Fred Soucy of Bangor at the groom s sister Mrs James MacDonald home in Watertown Massachusetts The ceremony was a small double ring event with maid of honor Miss Ferne K Pettengill best man James MacDonald A reception followed The couple planned to stay in Boston then visit Soucy s parents Pettengill graduated Morse High in 1939 and worked at Newberry s and Bath Iron Works The groom a Bangor High graduate 1939 clerked at First National Bath before entering service in 1942 He sustained an incident in Italy and was hospitalized in Framingham and later Marlborough Massachusetts
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doris Ellsworth Pettengill
W. George Pettengill
Middle Street
Cpl
O'Neil L. Soucy
USAAF
Fred Soucy
Bangor
James MacDonald
Watertown
Mass
Ferne K. Pettengill
James McDonald
Boston
Cpl. Soucy
Soucy
Morse High School
Newberry’s
Bath Tron Works Corp
Spl
Bangor High Scool
First National
Bath
Italy
Cushing Hospital
Framingham
Engagement announced for Betty Jane Burton and Reid Jr
Mr and Mrs Witham Burton of Wiscasset announce the engagement of their daughter Betty Jane Burton to Pfe W Duncan Reid Jr son of Dr and Mrs Reid of Kezar Falls Miss Burton is a Gould Academy graduate Bethel and will study at Bassel Sage College Troy NY Mr Reid is a Kimball Union Academy graduate Meriden NH and before Army service was a Harvard student for two years
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Witham
FH. Burton
Wiscasset
Betty Jane
Pfe
W. Duncan Reid, Jr
Reid
Kezar Falls
Burton
Gould Academy
Bethel End
Bassel Sage College
Troy
N.Y
Kimball Union Academy
Meriden
N. H
Harvard University
Schools Open Sept 5 At Bath Elementary and High
Superintendent Harland A. Ladd announces schools open Tuesday September 5 at the usual hours. The start date applies to both Bath High School and the elementary grades. Several inquiries have already been received at the office regarding the opening date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Harland A. Ladd
Miss Eleanor King Marries Donald McKinnon in Phippsburg
Miss Eleanor L King daughter of Mr and Mrs Chester King of Star Route 3 Phippsburg wed Donald Blake McKinnon son of Mr and Mrs Percy McKinnon of 739 High Street in a double ring ceremony at the Corliss Street Baptist church. The couple will reside with the Kings after a brief wedding trip with about 40 guests in attendance. The bride wore marquisette with a sweetheart neckline and a veil adorned with white asters. The best man was Spc Arthur Stewart US Army and the reception followed at home of the Kings. Both families and several out of town guests attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eleanor L. King
Chester King
Phippsburg
Donald Blake McKinnon
Percy McKinnon
High Street
Albert R. Freeman
Corliss Street Baptist Church
Barbara M. King
Mail of Honor
Spt
Arthur Stewart
U.S.A
Harold Stewart
Wytopitlock
New Meadows
Mrs. King
Jules Baer
New York City
King
Stewart
Baer
Roberta Hathorne
Woolwich
Erlon Umberhind
George
Richmond
John Willard
East Braintree
Mass
Morse Hith School
Kennebec Whirf and Coal Co
McKin
Gifts for the Library at Memorial Hospital in Bath
Additional gifts for the new Bath Memorial Hospital library include money for a wheeled book wagon, 150 books from Bangor Public Library, other books and money from individuals, a folding screen, bookcases, paint, a magazine subscription, and packs of cards. Rotary Anns volunteers will maintain the library, operating by September, while the hospital auxiliary visiting committee runs it and helps collect and distribute books to patients.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath Memorial Hospital
Rotary Club
Bangor Public Library
Rotary Anns
Women’s Auxiliary
Hospital
Rupert Irvine
Wilfred Guerin
Charles B. Doyle
Irvine
Hollis Garey
Herbert Calderwood
Leonard Lord
David Dickson
Arthur Bowker
Danforth MacDonald
Karcher Jackson
Louis A. Dale
Donald Emero
Ralph W. Bragg
Milton C. Trott
Linwood Haynes
Anne Kimball
Ralph O. Dale
Miss Enid Sawyer Resigns Principal Post at North Grammar
Bath officials announce the resignation of Miss Enid Sawyer from her role as principal of North Grammar school. Since arriving in Bath in 1937 as a teacher, she became principal three years ago, leading progressive curricula and activities. Superintendent Harland A. Ladd calls her departure a severe blow but wishes her happiness, as her engagement to Millard A. Crocker of Bath was announced by her parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Board of Education
Enid Sawyer
North Grammar School
Sawyer
Central Grammar School
Harland A. Ladd
Miss Sawyer
Millard A. Crocker
Edward K. Sawyer
Waterville
Local couple weds in Lewiston ceremony and reception
Mrs Lois J Halliwill, 58 Pearl Street, daughter of the late Mrs Mary Johnson of Lewiston, becomes the bride of Sgt Charles M Fillmore, USA, stationed at Greensboro NC. The ceremony at the Sharkey home with Rev Walter S Rounds officiating. The couple plans a two week wedding trip to the White Mountains and will live in Greensboro. Attendants include Superintendent of Schools and Mrs Harland A Ladd. Reception followed with Miss Betty Jane Ladd and Miss Martha Nutting assisting. Open House hosted by the Sharkeys for about 30 guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lois J. Halliwill
Pearl Street
Mary Johnson
Lewiston
Charles M. Fillmore
USA
Greensboro
N. C
Anna Bradley
Manchester
N. H
C. W. Sharkey
Walter S. Rounds
Federated Church of Lewiston
Harland A. Ladd
Lewiston High School
Curry School of Expression
Boston University
Sgt. Fillmore
Newburyport
Mass
Duquesne University
Sharkey
Bath
Ralph Bragg
Mary Leo
Ladd
Brunswick
W. H. Fox
Mabel Beach
Kelley-Turner Wedding in Honolulu July 14
Miss Ruth Turner of Los Angeles married First Lieut Forbes W. Kelley of Winchester Massachusetts at a Honolulu Methodist church ceremony on Friday July 14. The Rev Appenzeller officiated with Col Ward and Capt Marshall as escorted, maid of honor Ensign Mary Jane Wood, bridesmaids Ensigns Ellen Boutsala and Mildred Peterson, ushers Lt Ross and Lt MacElkiney. A reception followed at the Officers Club, then a brief hotel stay before returning to duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Turner
St. (Jg
USNR
Los Angeles
Calif
Forbes W. Kelley
U.S.A
Frank B. Kelley
Winchester
Mass
Bath
Methodist Church
Honolulu
Hawaii
Appenzeller
Col. Ward
Marshall
Kelley
Mary Jane Wood
Ellen Boutsala
Mildred Peterson
Ross
MacElkiney
Funeral Services for Mrs Stanley Vague
Funeral services for Mrs Stanley Vague formerly Miss Muriel Lewis were held at her parents home in Richmond with Rev Thomas B Greene officiating. Burial followed in West Dresden. Attendees included Rupert Lewis Fenton Moore Robert Robbins Clarence Goodwin and many family friends from Bath Five Islands and Dresden. Doris Miller from Boston and Ada Goldman from Malden accompanied by relatives visited Lincoln street. Mrs Milton C Trott hosted a tea at 977 Sigh street with guests including Mrs Joseph O Purdue Mrs Edwin K Andrews Mrs W J Osborn and Miss Anna Trott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley Vague
Muriel Lewis
Lester Lewis
Lincoln Street
Richmond
High Street
Bath
Thomas B. Greene
the Nazarene Church
Boardman
Fenton Moore
Robert Robbins
Clarence Goodwin
West Dresden
Rupert Lewis
Vernon Gray
Perry Sanford
George Clough
Blanche Joy
Nellie Brown
Edna Johnson
Charles Kenney
Mercie MacFadden
Earl Coombs
Addie Lewis
Everett
Lloyd Pinkham
Herman Barter
Kathaleen Rittall
George Gray
Fred Gray
Five Islands
Earl Hagan
Joan
Mary Hapon
Georgetown
Gardiner
Dresden
Doris Miller
Boston
Mass
Abraham Miller
Ada Goldman
Malden
Milton C. Trott
Sigh Street
Joseph O. Purdue
Edwin K. Andrews
W. J. Osborn
Anna Trott
Hatch Burgess Wedding Saturday in Boston
Miss Pauline Burgess of Cambridge Mass wed Robert Hatch son of Mr and Mrs Robert B Hatch of this city at St Peters Episcopal Boston The ceremony was performed by the rector in a large gathering The bride wore cornflower blue with matching hat and corsage of Summer flowers A reception followed at the Commander hotel with a tiered cake The couple will reside in Arlington Mass Post wedding plans include a two week outing at Popham Beach with return to Arlington The wedding party included bride sister Mrs Marie Phelps and best man Stanley Hatch
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pauline Burgess
Cambridge
Mass
Robert Hatch
Robert B. Hatch
St. Peter's Episcopal Church
Boston
Marie Phelps
Stanley Hatch
Bath
Commander Hotel
Hatch
Benedict Art School
General Radio Co
Morse High
Bowdoin College
Sigma Nu Fraternity
Completins College
American Chico Co
Raytheon Mfg. Co
Newton
Hach
Popham Beach
Arlington
Edward B Cohen Wounded in Action in Europe
Edward B Cohen, son of Mr and Mrs Morris H Cohen of 10 Old South Place, is seriously ill from wounds received in action in the European area. A flight officer in the USAAF, he trained at Hancock School of Aeronautics and several glider detachments before overseas duty in North Africa, Sicily, and France. He was a Morse High School graduate, class of 1938, and served at Hickam Field during Pearl Harbor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Barrett Cohen
USAAF
War Department
Morris H. Cohen
Old South Place
Cohen
Red Cross
England
Morse High School
Army
Hickam Field
Hawaii
Pearl Harbor
Hancock School of Aeronautics
Santa Maria
Calif
Air Force
Clovis
N. M
Twenty-Nine Palms
Albuquerque Air Base
New Mexico
Winged Commandos
South Plains Army Flying School
Lubbock
Tex
North Africa
Sicily
France
Mrs Elsie Steussy to Visit Relatives in Nevada and California
Mrs Elsie Steussy of La Bern e Iowa has been living with her son R J M Steussy at 444 Middle Street for three months. She left Monday to visit her daughter and family at the Moore and Four Square ranches in Eureka Nevada and another son and his family in Berkeley California before returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elsie Steussy
la Berne
Iowa
R. J. M. Steussy
Middle Street
Eureka
Nev
Moore and Four-Square
Berkeley
Calif
Partridge Leaves for Ten Day Visit in Crans ton
Mrs. E. G. Partridge of 2 Wash burn street departed Friday for a ten day visit with her brother R. F. Jones and Mrs. Jones of Cransom, R. L., the former home of Mrs. Partridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. G. Partridge
Washburn Street
R. F. Jones
Jones
Cranston
R. L
Bowdoinham News: Lightning Destroys Marshall Meadow Road Buildings
An electrical storm tore down the Masonic Marshall property on Meadow Road, destroying two barns with 80 tons of hay in one and minor damage to nearby Elton buildings. Neighbors helped save furniture and items. The Bowdoinham Baptist church launches a waste paper drive led by Mrs. Ralph MacEwen with drop points and phone contact for collectors. Community notices include personal visits, travel news, and local engagements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason Marshall
Meadow Road
Rayelton
Marshall
Bowdoinham
Hill Family Arrives for August at Popham Cottage
Dr and Mrs William Hill of Naugatuck Conn arrive to spend August at their cottage at Popham with Mrs Hill's parents Mr and Mrs William W Robinson of White Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Hill
Naugatuck,Conn
Popham
Ten days longer for duck hunters in Maine waters
Open season extends to 80 days with a daily bag limit of ten ducks plus an extra five for mallards widgeons and pintails. Hunters may bag 15 ducks if five or more of those species are taken in a day. Regulation excludes bait and live decoys. Temporary measure to aid farmers due to crop damage, not to continue beyond this season. Open dates cover New England states from Sept 20 to Dec 8 for several counties and Oct 14 to Jan 1 for the rest of New York and nearby states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fish and Wildlife Service
Ira N. Gabrielson
Fish and Wildlife Director
New England
Maine
New Hampshire
Vermont
Clinton
Essex
Washington Counties
New York
Long Island
Massachusetts
Connecticut
Rhode Island
Beacon Street Choir Enjoys All Day Summer Outing
The Beacon Street Methodist church choir spent an all day outing Sunday at the Sabine cottage of Mr and Mrs Sanford B Nickerson. Activities included a wennie roast sailing and swimming. Attending were the Nickersons with daughters Norma Valerie, Mrs William Craft and daughter Laura, Mr and Mrs Paul Moore and daughter Betty, Mrs Edward St Martin and daughter Carolyn, Miss Phyllis Trageny Miss Beverly Packard and Miss Marilyn Hart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beacon Street Methodist Church
Sabine Cottage
Sanford B. Nickerson
Nickerson
Norma
Valerie
William Craft
Craft
Laura
Paul Moore
Betty
Edward St. Martin
Carolyn
Phyllis Trageny
Beverly Packard
Marilyn Hart
Bath Woman Injured In Portland Bus Crash
Mrs. Sadie Sarkis, 48, suffered a cut lip and was taken to Maine General hospital but not treated. A Maine Central Transportation Co bus from Portland to Brunswick snapped a power pole at Veranda and Olympia streets, bowled a postal box, and bent a fire alarm iron. Several passengers were shaken but resumed the trip on another bus. Russia had 83 broadcasting stations in 1944.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sadie Sarkis
High Street
Maine General Hospital
Maine Central Transportation Co
Portland
Brunswick
Veranda
Olympia Streets
Also Mentioned on This Page
Senter's, Inc
Saror
Esso
Voice of Friendly Service
Pacific Coast
Bride
Portsmouth, N. H
Doris Pettengill
O’neil Soucy
Eleanor King
Donald B. M’kinnon
Memorial Hospital
Bath Institution
Sgt. C. M. Fillmore
Kelley-Turner
U.S.N.R
Officers’ Club
Naumulu
Wilson Drug
A. Hallet & Co
Edward B. Cohen
Morris Cohen
Cote
Withhrop
J. Horace McClure
Washington St
M. H
Fred B. Reed Co
Stanley E Wallace
Front Street
Ares
Milton MacEwen
Charles
James
Charles Hackett
Republican Committee
Terrance Curran
Old Orchard
Mary Hardie
Mount Vernon
N. Y
William Hardie
Gladys
Doris
Pearl Raymond
William Raymond
Berlin
N.H
Wallace Ames
Edgecomb
Jessie Ames
John Dunn, Jr
Attleboro
John Dunn
Augustus Preble
Stratford
Old Home Union
Bremen
Lauris Wilson
Edward
Philadelphia
Wilson
Minta Wilson
Kenneth Webber
Hingham
Frank Webber
Bertha Tibbetts
Richard Denham
William H. Gould
Bank Nite
Belita
Cema
Asey Hayes
pBoattestis
Ray Milland
Gail Russell
Beacon Street Choir
Russia
Anne Baxter
William Eythe
Michael O'Shea
Alan Marshal
Fred McMurray
Barbara Stanwyck
Howard G. Robinson
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