Espejo and Ecuadorian Independence Shaping Leaders
The narrative tracks Francisco Espejo’s journey from an early prodigy across his opposition to Spanish rule to his pivotal role in early Ecuadorian independence. It outlines his ties to Antonio Narino, the Patriotic Society, and the 1794–1795 arrests, leading to the 1809 Quito uprising and the later unification under Eloy Alfaro, Bolivar, and Sucre’s era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francisco Javier
Aiuhe
Bogota
Antonio Narino
Colombia
Espejo
Ecuador
Quito
Patriotic Society of Friends of the Country
Spanish America
Marquius de Silva Alegre
WE AND LATIN AMERICA
A pasted editorial reflects on U S policy toward Central and South America tracing through the Monroe Doctrine era. It recalls Felia Ross as secretary and notes repeated goodwill missions and mixed outcomes with nations from Mexico to Brazil and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Central
South America
Latin America
Felia Ross
Americas
Mexico
Brazil
Welles Praised as Top U.S. Diplomat of Our Era
The text lauds Sumner Welles as the best American diplomat of the period, noting his roles as Under Secretary and Acting Secretary of State. It suggests a competing view that Hull resented Welles, reflecting Washington beliefs about interagency rivalries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Argentina
Sumner Welles
Washington
Hull
Welles
Sabine Imment Association Plans Annual Meeting and Plaque
The Sabine Imment Association schedules its annual meeting at six o clock with a social hour and asks members to bring butter and sugar. A motion passed to change the annual meeting to July on the second Sunday and to repaint Prince's Corner sign listing cottagers in order of ownership. References to social visits at Sabine and surrounding towns follow, noting frequent hospitality and memberships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sabine Imment
Prince's Corner
Abels
Donald Freeman
Ee Pays
C. Lloyd Hooker
Association
Family Reunion at Larabee Grove in West Bath
A Larabee family reunion at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred W. Larrabee in Larabee’s Grove West Bath gathered for a lawn picnic supper and social evening after funeral services for Aunt Mrs Edgar C Murphy of 625 Washington Street. Attendees included J Roy Larrabee Jr Roy Larrabee Jr W Graham Larrabee Emily Bradgen Harriet Royall Walter Royall Harold Byron Merton Wright Ronald Larrabee Conrad Larrabee John F Larrabee Joseph Larrabee Annie Towle Nellie Brown and the hosts. The group returned home the next day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred W. Larrabee
Larabee’s Grove
West Bath
New Meadows
John Larrabee
Bath
Edgar C. Murphy
Washington Street
J. Roy Larrabee, Jr
Roy Larrabee, Jr
W. Graham Larrabee
Revere
Mass
Emily Bradgen
Gilbertville
Harriet Royall
Yarmouth
Walter L. Royall
New York City
Harold Byron
Freeport
Merton Wright
Ronald Larrabee
John F. Larrabee
Conrad Larrabee
Joseph Larrabee
Annie Towle
Nellie Brown
Phippsburg to Dedicate Honor Roll Memorial
Phippsburg invites all veterans and the public to a 7:30 p.m ceremony at the triangle opposite the library to dedicate a permanent honor roll plaque in stone. Town officials and veterans groups join Bath American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars and Navy Club of America posts. planners credit Post Commander Gardiner R. Rogers, Rev. Joseph O. Purdue and Albert H. Desmond of Roland Smith American Legion for assistance. Local note adds a definition of the word panic referencing Pan, the nature god.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phippsburg
Phippsburg Center
Bath American Legion
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Navy Club of America
Gardiner R. Rogers
Joseph O. Purdue
Albert H. Desmond
Roland Smith
American Legion
1946 Waterfowl Regulations Cut Duck Harvest Days
Washington Krug announces drastic 1946 hunting rule changes. Daily bag limits drop and season dates vary by zone from Oct to Jan. new penalties for bait, decoys, and species restrictions reflect drought and overhunting concerns. Open seasons listed for Maine to New England and western states with multiple county specifics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Annenbone
Secretary of Interior
Krug
North Central States
Prairie Provinces
Beaverhead
Gallatin
Madison
Montana
Idaho
Wyoming
Atlantic Ocean
New England
Maine
New Hampshire
Vermont
Connecticut
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Outer Harbor
New York
Long Island
Kennebec Wharf and Coal Co grants general wage raise
Management of the Kennebec Wharf and Coal Co extends a general wage increase effective August 17 for all employees. The raise ranges about 10 percent or 3 to 15 cents per hour, prompted by a labor dispute or request from workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennebec Wharf and Coal Co
Maine Quahogs Seen as Big Maine Resource
Robert Dew Sea om Shore touts the quahog as a versatile shellfish with strong markets in Boston New York and Philadelphia. He notes Maine beds near Brunswick only and urges coast wide propagation tests to boost supply and lower prices as demand grows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
New York
Philadelphia
Maine
Dow
Brunswick
Water Witching Featured at Twin County Farm Bureau Event
Water witching will be the opening item at the Twin County Farm Bureau field day at Ones Point on Monday August 26 at 10 oclock. Ray S Roberts of Twin County Farm Bureau notes belief in water dousing remains strong among everyday people and a contest will test three to five contestants aged at least 50 with prizes offered. Raymond Lovejoy former York county agent will oversee the water dousing contest in Lewiston Maine with entries invited via Box 778.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twin County Farm Bureau
Ray S. Roberts
Twin County Farmureau
Twin County
Lewiston
Maine
Walter Green Returns to Bath After Empire State Window Wash
Walter Green resumes window washing in Bath after a stint in New York City. He described the Empire State Building job as nerve tingling, detailing how a coworker narrowly escaped danger on the 13th floor before Green quit and headed home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Green
Bath
New York City
Walter
Times Co
New York
Green
Metropolis
Empire State Building
Boss
Batn
Local council hosts meeting with field day plans
Albert Deamon leads the council with a new recording chair Joseph Desmond elected. Visitors District Deputy Robert Ouellette and Grand Knight Burke attend. A field day and clambake are set for September 8 at Camp Gregory with a picnic lunch. A luncheon committee is formed for September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Deamon
Silvio, Alais
Donald Gurnis Perreault
Russell ‘Urcotte
Apoe
Joseph Desmond
Edward Murphy
Robert Ouellette
Brunswick
Maine
New
Malon Genthner
Donald Gurney
Reginald Cyr
Russell Turcotte
Donald Perry
Charles Benoit
Young Republicans to Meet August 17 in Waterville
Maine Young Republicans gather in Waterville on August 17 for a streamlined one day convention. Veterans and young people in politics lead the keynote with Senator Owen Brewster as the evening speaker, joined by Gov. Horace Hildreth and state Republican leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Forrest Moors
Oain
En Gates
Elmwood
Picnic for Central Church League members and children
Central Church League members and their children enjoyed an all day outing and picnic at Popham hosted by Mrs. J. Haviland Torrey and Mrs. Horace P. Morse despite rain. Private cars ferried guests. noon lunches, tea, coffee and fruit punch were served. afternoon indoor games and cards followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Church League
Popham
J. Haviland Torrey
Horace P. Morse
George van Wynen
Marius Page
Arthur Pratt
Merritt Mitchell
Anna Thombs
Carl Stinson
Arthur Brown
Roger
Harold Brown
Pamela
Gardiner Deering
Barbara Lou
Eileen Levyn
Howard McPhee
Evelyn
Elizabeth
Edna
Emma Hartley
Ralph Bertrand
Jane
Edward
Frank
Richard
Rudolph McRae
Eleanor
Robert
George Moses
Cynthia
Lawrence ‘Lord
Natua Teewi Doll Show Cancelled By Rain
The Natua Teewi doll show was cancelled due to rain. Prizes awarded included best in show for the oldest oil doll and cutest doll. Allen and Louise Lemay won for most original dolls, with other prizes to Mary, Martha, and Virginia Bowker among entrants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Natua Teewi
Y Blake
Ecine
Mary Wdpon
Martha Oy
Allen
Louise Lemay
Isses
Virgina Bowker
Fpace McPhee
Emma Hart
Huse
Betty Newell
Has Game Day Dike Peer Holds Friday Events
Andrew Raynes and Clara Hanscom won the basketball elimination prizes. Bussy Hanscom and Eva Wii won bean bag. Yaney Mailly and new won running to joke Mailly and Billy. Sado won badminton. Betty McPhee and Alma Hill no winners in ear throwing. About 40 children took part showing fine spirit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Raynes
Clara Hanscom
Bussy Hanscom
Eva Wii
Yaney Mailly
New
Joke Mailly
Billy
Sado
Betty McPhee
Alma Hill
Park Dark Movero
Final Events Set for City Playground Season Closures
Ed ward J. McMann announces dates for the two finals of the playground season. The sixth annual Sendicantys schintt finals are on Tuesday, August, and the sixth annual picnic on Thursday, August 22 if rain interrupts, marking the season’s close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Recreation
Edward J. McMann
Bath Youth Missing Since August 6
Bath police report a missing 16 year old, Joseph Grimard, last seen Aug 6 at 11 a.m. He is 5 feet 8 inches, 140 pounds with hazel eyes, brown hair, and a medium complexion. He wore a blue slack suit, brown low shoes, no hat, and may have hitchhiked to New York with a companion. His mother suspects he may have joined the Merchant Marine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Joseph Grimard
Grimard
Grima
New York
Merchant Marine
Maine Marines recruit surge shatters enlistment records
The U S Marine Corps Recruiting Service for Maine reports July enlistments shattered previous records. Over 40 percent came from the greater Portland area with the rest from across the state. Recruits cited educational opportunities and the Marine image while serving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Marine Corps
Maine
Portland
Traffic light violators to be prosecuted, city marshal says
City Marshal Percy W. Kingsbury warned that all violators of Center Street lights and the Center Ashington intersection will be hauled before court. He cited drivers who ignore yellow pedestrian signals and proceed on green while others must stop for red lights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Percy W. Kingsbury
Center Street
Center
Ashington Streets
Marshalury
9 Family Has Annual Reunion
The Adams family held their ninth annual reunion with attendees from Maine and beyond. Participants included Elizabeth Gauthier of Auburn and E Adams of Castine, with numerous family members traveling from Bath West Poland Rockland and Wiscasset.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
9 Family
Ayiaend E Adams
Izabeth Gauthier
Auburn
de Adams
Maine and Maritime Academy
Castine
Bath
Arr Fegan
Elizabeth Webber
Forrest
Xin Forrest
Merle
Spuchter Sea
Ban on Digging Affects Many
Continued from Page One the ban on digging affects many as cold weather approaches. Authorities seek areas for clam beds but no clear success or relief seems likely soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maore
Hellcats Hold Clambake at Beach Event
Hellcats host a clambake for friends at the beach with about 40 attendees. Swimming and socializing before and after the bake accompanied a quietly run affair. Robert Cummings and Robert Fortier led transportation while Russell Tarante Lemont and Robert Ott headed the food committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hellcats
Averyone
Robert Cummings
Robert Fortier
Russell Tarante
Can Lemont
Robert Ott
Ketch Names and Disqualifications At Birch Point Race
In a coastal yacht race near Birch Point several boats including Shady Birch Linwood Haynes and George at Sabine Belle failed to finish or were disqualified. Bridgham’s Cove and related entrants faced penalties at the buoy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fia
Habster
Laing
Wos Wood
Foger
Stuart
Bear Ilehays Cove
Fard Fett
Wars
Gham
Wes
Cloud
Bridgham's Cove; Ltd. Co
Mountain Reaches the Peak
Murray Ryder of Dummer Street traveled to Bethel and planned a trip by stage to a settlement near Newray. He hiked Old Speck Mountain, Maine's second highest peak, reaching a 3,000 foot lookout and steep final ascent. He signed the observation tower book before returning by car to his hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murray. Ryder
Dummer Street
Bethel
Newray
Old Speck
Maine
White Mountains
Ryer
Der
Help to motorists signals near Carlton bridge urged
City officials consider placing a traffic signal at the end of the Carlton bridge on Center street above Washington to alert motorists. Similar signals in other communities reduce tourist complaints about missing lights and traffic control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlton Bridge
Center Street
Washington
Weekly Crossword Puzzle 44 Clues and Answers
Crossword puzzle section lists clue numbers 44 to 47 with hints. Once more, sheds feathers, Nerrate, vegetable. Provides a compact teaser for readers to solve and enjoy.
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Eloy Alfaro
Alfaro
Bolivar
Sabino
Samuel Bates
Sabine
Keleparrub Foster
Topsham
Chester Freeman
George Bailey
Cape Elizabeth
Fred Duren
Capitol Island
William Foster
Delmar Bates
Philip Brown
David
Snow Park
Wendall Stevens
Ewin Guiann
Oh Gildan Donald
Springheld Mass
Genonan
William R. Dean
Dudley S. Leavitt
Thomas Aikenhead
Bette Anne
Larrabee Grove
Pan
Woodcock
Aronostook
Penobscot
Piscataquis
Somerset
Franklin
Oxford
Coos
Carroll
Grafton
Bennington
Windham
Rutland
Windsor
West Haven
White River Junction
Shell Glatn
Empire ‘State
Young Republicans
Waterville
League and Children
J. Havil Torrey
THE
Marines
Pet van — i
Seiouner
Jccirt
PO Chyka Patie Mkaym
Spa. Hk
Ae. Selves
eoSr
Thomson
Wir
Manent Gr
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