Death Ends Ride in Stolen Sedan Crash Near Bath
Lloyd W. Rainey 22 a Bath Iron Works shipfitter's helper died of a fractured skull after a head on collision on the Phippsburg road near Dromore. John Warner 29 of Phippsburg is injured at Memorial Hospital alongside four other Phippsburg men who were treated and released. The crash involved a New Hampshire plated 1938 Packard driven by Rainey after earlier reports of a reckless chase. The Packard had been reported stolen from Bath shortly before the fatal crash. Rainey leaves a widow and two children and his body was taken to North Concord Vermont for burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd W. Rainey
Bath Iron Works Corp
John Warner
Phippsburg
Memorial Hospital
Dromore
Bath
Phippsburg Road
Rainey
Arthur Harrington
Harrington
Mr. Warner
Maurice Pashard
Holden Wright
Middle Street
Wesley Harrington
Hotel Phoenix
Sagadahoc
Nichols Street
New Hampshire
High Street
Nichols
Sheriff's Department
Sam Dayhill
Elwood Cook
Cook
Ardenne A. Stott
Arthur F. Mayo
George Crocker
Loring D. Small
Herbert Peere
Tilton
N. H
Bath Iron Works
Washington Street
Peero
M. C
Packard
North Concord
Ship Yard
Center Street
Judith Ann
Lloyd W. Jr
North Leeds
Leslie Rainey
Concord
Dubar Family Reunion At Nequasset home
A Du bar family reunion gathered Sunday at Mr and Mrs Henry T Dubars Nequasset home with about 30 attendees The day featured a lawn picnic lunch and informal fellowship Guests included Bert Nichols and family Sabin of Fairfield Archie Merrow Alfred Caviner and families Augusta Evelyn Mayo Waterville Reginald Wentworth and daughter Jacqueline Lewiston Peter Dubar and Bath councilman Donald H Benson and guests Omar Levesque Val Gastonguay Thatch White and Doris and Helen Losier of Bath Br.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubar
Henry T. Dubar
Nequasset
Bert Nichols
Sabin
Fairfield
Archie Merrow
Alfred Caviner
Augusta
Evelyn Mayo
Waterville
Reginald Wentworth
Jacqueline
Lewiston
Peter Dubar
Bath
Donald H. Benson
Old Orchard Beach
Omar Levesque
Val Gastonguay
Lisbon
Thatch White
Brunswick
Doris and
Helen Losier
Committee Named To Check Profiteering And Gasoline Curfew
The city council backs a fair rent committee to curb apartment profiteering and to enforce a seven PM curfew for gasoline stations to comply with federal gas conservation rules. A $100 grant funds park benches and a new drainage system. Fitts and Henderson discuss procedures. committee to meet Thursday at City Hall. Local 4 endorsement and potential union representation. office planned in municipal building with WPA or NYA clerical support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ftates
George H. Fitts
Leon Henderson
City Hall
Fitts
Industrial Brotherhood of Ship Yard Workers, Inc
Baxter Hall
Office of Price Administration
Civilian Supply
Bath
Rogers
Bath Iron Works Corp
Archibald M. Main
Hyde Windlass Co
Edwin R. Andrews
Roger D. Skillings
Joseph O. Purdue
Edmund A. Rothwell
Ralph G. Stetson
Pres
J. Frank Hunt
Footer
Gediman
Kingsbury
McInnes
Butcher
Hart
Pres. Newell
Osborne
Small
Tabor
Wallace
Urge Prompt Action on Bath Schoolhouse Plan
A Bath executive board meeting drafted a letter to Washington urging quick action on a proposed 12 room elementary school and an eight room annex to Morse High. With defense workers and children crowding schools, a 25 percent rise in enrollment is expected next year and no room to house it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Washington
Citizens Committee For
City Committee On Schools
Walter C. Rogers
Morse High
Boston Visitor William O Kimball Guests Major Kimball
William O Kimball of Boston, formerly of Bath, spent Monday visiting in the city as the guest of Major William R Kimball of High street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William O. Kimball
Boston
Bath
City
William R. Kimball
High Street
Ninth Annual Pastime Horse Show Holds Maine Spotlight
The ninth Pastime Horse Show at Pastime Saddle Farm Maine drew a large crowd despite a passing shower. Dr. W L Orcutt West Newbury Mass and Kenneth Rowe Acton produced top winners with Alendon and Queen of Spades sharing honors in multiple classes. Way Up from Half Way Up Farms dominated jumping, while Joyce Orcutt Wonder Lady earned the Mrs. John H. Hyde trophy in the three gaited class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Bath
Arthur J. Dunton
Maine
W. L. Orcutt
West Newbury
Mass
Half Way Up Farms
Kenneth Rowe
Acton
Alendon
Orcutt
Queen of Spades
Joyce Orcutts
Wonder Lady
Ulendon
John H. Hyde
Bohemian Blazer
Rewood
Orcutt Stal
Newbury
Sidney L. Eaton
Philip L. Eaton
Jean Genius
Woodland
Genius
James A. Gillies Jr
Bruce
Tony
Bath Police and State Police Back Two Way Radio Drive
Deputy Marshal Kingsbury reports Bath police work to obtain a two way radio system with strong backing from Maine State Police Chief Henry P. Weaver. Weaver promises cooperation and notes improved patrol supervision and potential 25 percent efficiency gain, with state receivers offered for Bath and Thomaston barracks. Community donations approach $400 of the needed funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. C. Upton
Maine State Police
Bath
Kingsbury
Henry P. Weaver
State Police
Weaver
Bath Department
State Department
Marshal Kingsbury
Thomaston Barracks
Judge's decision favors the City in Bath case
Judge Raymond Fellows ruled in Rubin versus City of Bath that the city need not pay $326.96 in expenses for the recorder’s office and equipment. The decision, dated August, cites statutes on city duties but finds no express or implied obligation to cover the claimant’s costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Fellows
Bangor
Sagadahoe County Superior Court
Rubin
City of Bath
Harold J. Rubin
Recorder of Bath Municipal Court
Recorder’s
Justice Fellows
Fred H. Thompson
Maine
Plamtiff
Rubus
Front Street
City Council weigh traffic and housing at August meeting
City officials formed a nine member committee to study traffic and parking, and to propose improvements. The council debated street parking limits on Court street and added a stop sign at York and Crescent. Sidewalks, water service extensions, hydrants, and street lighting were reviewed with several petitions referred to respective committees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles A. Shepard
Walter C. Rogers
Rogers
Arthur W. Gediman
Charles A. Thayer
Edward A. Footer
Shepard
W. Percy Marks
Edmund A. Rothwell
Morris Povich
Henry O. Trowbridge
Edwin R. Andrews
Carter
Court Street
High Street
McInnes
York
Crescent Streets
Hunt
Gediman
Arthur Barratt
Jessie B. Day
Cottage Park
Luke, Benson
Oliver
John E. Mullaney
Valley Road
Bramhall Realty Co
Raymond Pot
Maine Women Begin Two Week Civilian Defense School
About 100 women from across Maine started an intensive two week program at Farmington State Normal School covering first aid organization home nursing warden canteen work and motor corps transport. Leaders say the training aims to build leadership health dependability and enthusiasm while enabling graduates to organize similar courses in their communities. The Red Cross and Maine State Police support the program with Chief Henry P. Weaver as instructor. County coordinators will select six women each to attend the August sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Women’s Division
State Civilian Defense Council
Farmington State Normal School
Farmington
Donald M. Payson
Portland
State Defense Council
Lincoln
James B. Perkins
Boothbay Harbor
Sagadahoc
Bruce White
Topsham
Rotary Anns Guests of Mrs Tardif at Foster's Point
Mrs Dominique J. Tardif hosted Rotary Anns at her Foster's Point cottage. Members voted to donate to the Playground Fund with Mrs Warren E Kershner and Mrs Francis Mc Laughlin in charge. Next meeting set for the Summer cottage of Mrs Edward W Bridgham at Popham. Co hostess was Mrs James A Clappison. Guests included Joan Warren and Mrs Melvin J Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dominique J. Tardif
Rotary Anns
Foster's Point
Warren E Kershner
Francis McLaughlin
Edward W. Bridgham
Popham
James A. Clappison
Charles B. Doyle
Tardif
Kershner
Springfield Fire Chief and Kin Visit Before Bar Harbor Trip
Mr Mrs Pooler of Pooler heads Springfield fire department as chief. His sister and brother in law Mr and Mrs Peter Bailey of Cambridge Mass were guests Monday night of their sister Mrs Carl Meister and Mr Meister at 12738 Washington Street en route to Bar Harbor for a week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pooler
Springfield
Peter Bailey
Cambridge
Mass
Car]l Meister
Meister
Washington Street
Bar Harbor
Also Mentioned on This Page
Judge Dunton
Way UU
Jean Ro Rowe
James A. Gillies
Half Way Up
Lady Caroline
Fdr
Evans and Son
Wallis
Norfolk
Evans
Henry O Trowbridge
Andrews Road
Trowbridge
A. B. Dobbs
Ella DeLant
Ocean City
N. J
Robin
Orono
Wither Ellery Mc Doyle Amon
Gratz Jackson
Mr. Doxsle
Mr. Jackson
Persoan
Thayer
Ward 3
Court
Board of Highways and Sewers
Quimby Street
No. 1
Wark Street
Meadowway
Committee On
Pleasant Avenue
Committees On Water and Water Works
Cortension of Water Service
Winship Street
Bath Street
Thigh
Middle Streets
Middle
Oak Streets
Grace Church
Committee On Public
Lighting Service
Mrs. Tardif
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