Campaign Opens in Sagadahoc County for Senate and Congress
The Republican campaign in Sagadahoc County opens with a Tuesday luncheon at Rotary Club and an afternoon meeting of the Women's Republican Club at City Hall. Governor Sewall headlines the Topsham Grange Hall supper, praising administration achievements including a $1,000,000 state surplus, $20,000,000 airport program, and expanded civil service and anti disease efforts.
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City Hall
Sewalle Home
Maine
Maine Highway Commission Replies on Carlton Bridge Road Plan
The Maine Highway Commission endorses a new road underpass at the Carlton bridge, stating the chosen route minimizes taxable property loss and will begin soon. It compares favorably to the School street option, notes prior acquisitions, and expects surface work to start once conditions and steel become available.
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Maine Highway Commission
Carlton Bridge
Tehms
School Street
New Meadows Brit
New Meadows
Brunswick
Bumper crops lift spirits in war era nationwide
Bumper crops of various grains are reported across the country, a welcome sign as wartime demand for food remains high. The improved harvests promise relief to households and bolster morale during difficult times.
Health of Our People On Fronts and Home Fronts
A concise wartime note stresses tending the health of soldiers at the front and civilians at home. It urges medical readiness, nutrition, and morale support to sustain efforts overseas and keep communities resilient.
Bath guests attend Miss Lucy White Franklin Crouch wedding
Bath residents packed the Bowdoin College chapel for the Saturday wedding of Miss Lucy Bailey White and Ensign Franklin Crouch. Falls within the guest list were Bath locals including prominent families and out of town attendees such as ex Governor Percival Baxter, Rear Admiral William Robert, and Miss Alice Lipincott, detailing a high society ceremony in Bath.
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Bath
Lucy Bailey White
Bruce H. M. White
Topsham
Ensign Franklin Crouch
Crawford C. Crouch
Richmond
Bowdoin College
Rupert H. Baxter
John H. Hyde
Converse G. Fenn
Edmund A. Hoggard
Frederick E. Drake
James A
Roger D. Skillings
W. Dayton Hill
Harry F. Morin
Fred P. Shaw
Harry W. Tucker
Fred R. E. Dean
John MelInnes
Duncan MelInnes
Allan Spear
Horace G. Morse
Martha
Mary Morse
Archibald M. Main
Daniel T. Dougherty
Mary
Betty Anderson
Marjorie Nichols
Priscilla Maygoun
William S. Newell
Seth S. Mullin
Martin Watrous
Town
Percival P. Baxter
Portland
John T. Hoggard
Wilmington
N. C
Hamilton Webb
Mary Webb
Washington, D. C
Robert Shaw
Robert Shaw, Jr
Pelham Manor
N. Y
John K. Jayne
New Canaan
Bath Fire Department thanks helpers after Saturday blaze
The Bath Fire Department extends sincere thanks to the Salvation Army and Silver Diner for coffee and doughnuts during the Chase and Howard blocks fire. Gratitude also goes to the Navy Shore Patrol State Reserves Bath Iron Works Fire Department and Bath Police Department for aid that helped control the blaze and limit damage.
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Bath Fire Department
Salvation Army
Silver Diner
Howard
Navy
State Reserves
Bath Iron Works Fire Department
Bath Police Department
Personal notes from Bath area residents on travel and visits
Mrs William T Crowley and daughter Grace left Wednesday for Boston to pass a few days. Mr and Mrs Arthur Warner vacationing in Boston. James W Temple on a week off from Bath Box Co duties. Clarence Warner Jr returned home after tonsil adenoid operation. Mrs John T Moran Bass River Cape Cod returned after staying with the Wises at Rockhaven Foster's Point. Mrs Ralph C Brooks and her son George arrived for a few days visit. Rotary Anns to roll Red Cross bandages at the Elks club when material arrives, alternating Thursdays. Mrs Rupert M Irvine presided at the meeting with Aug 27 luncheon announced. guests included Mrs Frances Lorene Markham from Lee, Mass. and several Bath members listed.
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William T. Crowley
Grace
Union Street
Boston
Arthur D. Warner
South Street
Warner
Bath Tron Works Corp
James W. Temple
Hinckley Street
Bath Box Company
Clarence Warner, Jr
Middle Street
Memorial Hospital
John T. Moran
Bass River
Cape Cod
Mass
Arthur Wise
Rockhaven
Foster's Point
Ralph C Brooks
Rotary Anns
Elks Club
Sedgwick
Rupert M. Irvine
Frances
Lorene Markham
Lee
Dominique J. Tardif
Carl C. Anderson
Chester A. Plant
Warren E. Kershner
Converse G. Fenn
Daniel T. Dougherty
Harold L. Troop
William J. Craft
Fred D. Hill
Charles B. Doyle
Dionne And Crew Establish New Record In Riveting Feat
Henry J. Dionne and his crew from Todd Bath in South Portland set a world record by sinking 3 701 metal pellets in seven hours and 37 minutes on August 15. Delays and a lemonade related illness cut the actual working time to 5 hours 18 minutes. The seven helper crew included Wilfred A. Dube Arthur Holmes Felix Beauregard Horace A Howieson and Richard Robichaud with roles as holder on heaters and passers.
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Henry J. Dionne
Todd-Bath
South Portland
Dionne
Robbins Yard
New York
Wilfred A. Dube
Brunswick
Holder-On
Arthur Holmes
Bath
Felix Beauregard
Horace A. Howieson
Augusta
Richard Robichaud
Singapore story continues with wartime trials and warnings
Mrs. Parker recalls brave Norwegians and Danes aboard a ship torpedoed four times, the danger of SOS rescues, and bombings as they survived 64 days at sea. She notes unequal treatment of refugees, hints at a sinking of hope in Singapore, and warns of deceitful dangers like crocodiles and enemies.
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God
New York
Red Cross
Singapore
Java
Parker
Motor Corps Party Honors Louis Catlin at Class Home
A motor corps class honored instructor Louis Catlin with a party last Wednesday at Mrs. W. Channing Snorey’s home. Roy Clark attended and a gift plus refreshments were shared. Attendees included Mrs. Eva Dudley, Mrs. Doris James, Mrs. Lois Halliwill, Miss Diane Couture, Miss Myra Footer, Miss Eleanor Wilson, and guest Virginia Lewis of South Portland.
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Louis Catlin
Motor Corps
W. Channing Snorey
Bailey Street
Roy Clark
Eva Dudley
Doris James
Lois Halliwill
Diane Couture
Myra Footer
Eleanor Wilson
Virginia Lewis
South Portland
Weekly State Police report highlights pedestrian danger
For Aug 3 to Aug 10 the Maine State Police logged 17 accidents: 1 fatal, 7 personal injuries, 9 property damages. Most occurred after dark. daylight accidents totaled six in rural and five in urban areas. Pedestrian safety is stressed as a major issue by Chief Henry P. Weaver who urges caution for both drivers and walkers.
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Henry P. Weaver
Maine
Granges to Hold Their Booster Nights
Granges across the country gear up for Booster Night on the last September evening. The event, a longtime tradition, draws public attendance, features addresses on local projects, and often sparks collaboration with church and school groups to improve community conditions. Expected audiences exceed six thousand in about forty states, with millions in total participation.
Unlicensed Driver Pays Court Fine in City Session
Three respondents faced intoxication charges and a fourth for driving without a license in Municipal Court with Judge Gardiner R. Deering. One Day's Ferry resident pleaded guilty to the license violation and paid 10 dollars fine plus 4.70 costs or 30 days in Augusta jail. The intoxication pleas varied, with one placed on file, one given six months probation, and one ordered to pay 5.40 dollars costs or serve 15 days in Augusta jail.
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Gardiner R. Deering
Augusta
Mrs Sheehan Joins Husband In Local City
Mrs. Charles Sheehan of Lu Bec has arrived to join her husband who works as an inspector with the rent area office on Front Street. They moved into an apartment on Dummer Street in the home of Mr and Mrs Ralph Wright, vacated by Mr and Mrs Duncan Bragg who relocated to Wiscasset.
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Charles Sheehan
Lubec
City
Front Street
Dummer Street
Ralph Wright
Duncan Bragg
Wiscasset
New Credit Union For Shipbuilders Opens August 19
A Bath Shipbuilders Federal Credit Union opens Wednesday at four in the personnel office at Bath Iron Works. Chartered to operate in Bath and Brunswick, it serves shipyard workers including those at the Harding fabrication plant. Officers include Edward Whitehouse president and Albert Desmond VP. The union, part of a federal program through the Farm Credit Administration, emphasizes thrift, member savings, and modest loan terms with 1 percent monthly interest and six percent annual dividends, plus a 20 percent non-lending reserve.
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Bath Shipbuilders Federal Credit Union
Bath Iron Works Corp
Farm Credit Administration
Bath
Brunswick
Hardings
Edward T. Whitehouse
Albert E. Desmond
John Kenney
John M. Conley, Jr
Ralph MacDonald
Herbert G. Farnsworth
Abdou Hassan
Isadore Arik
George
Commission action on School Street route plan
The commission discusses a School Street route touching two adjacent brick dwellings near a 30 to 34 foot ledge cut. The property is assessed at $4,200 and the decision on construction direction is noted.
Bowen pleads guilty in municipal court. fine suspended
Wilbur C. Bowen admitted driving without a license in Municipal Court Thursday, fined $5 with $4.70 costs. fine suspended on cost payments. Walter Dingley faced a not guilty plea for driving under liquor’s influence, found guilty, fined $100 and $12.28 costs, with an appeal to Sagadahoc County Superior Court October term. Miss Pauly Metcalf of Augusta visited Mrs. William Turpee at 976 High Street for a few days.
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Wilbur C. Bowen
Walter Dingley
Sagadahoc County
Pauly Metcalf
Augusta
William Turpee
High Street
Golden Sary Observance Sunday in Dresden
Mrs. Willard Rice of 744 A Middle hoat celebrated their long anniversary at Sunday in Dresden at the parsonage of the Green Methodist church. Rev Bennett officiated. Rice, formerly Nellie Pushard, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Pushard Dresden, married rice’s husband, and they moved to Woolwich Center. They have six children, all living in the United States. George Rice of Bath is the only one in this state. The family later moved to Bath in 1907. Mr. Rice is a cabinet maker with prior work as butcher, farmer, and repairman. The couple’s last seven years have been unable to work. Mrs. Rice works at Congress Shirt Factory. They hoped for family presence but were unable to gather due to prevailing conditions. cards and gifts were received.
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Willard Rice
United States
George Rice
Bath
Rowe & Dalrymple
Susan
Cass
Hollywood
Calif
Charlotte Cass
Brunswick
Harold Rice
Walter Rice
Texas
Arthur Rice
Mansfield Rice
Portland
George
Captain Kiernan Assigned to Canal Zone Superintendency
Capt. Jo M Kiernan arrives in the Canal Zone to assume the post of Superintendent of the Mechanical Division, succeeding Capt. Isaac I Yates. A New York City native and MIT graduate, Kiernan previously oversaw Maine shipyards and marine construction, and served six years in the Navy Bureau of Ships amid World War I service.
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Jo. M. Kiernan
Bath
Canal Zone
Isaac I. Yates
Kiernan
New York City
Maine
Capt. Kiernan
Bureau of Ships
Navy Department
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
United States Navy
Hippoeed Navy
Fire damages Bath cigar store and restaurant building
LaVerdiere plans immediate repairs and quick reopening after a fire in Bath. Dora L. Howard, owner of the building housing the cigar store and Jones' restaurant with three upper apartments, says plans are not yet determined. He will confer with a local contractor and may replace the structure if deemed beyond repair, possibly building a new block on the site.
Young People’s Union Holds Regular Meeting
A regular Young People’s Union gathering met at the First Baptist parsonage at 138 North Street on Monday evening at 7 30. The program featured a brief business session devotional period hymn sing and a written test of past programs followed by social hour with jello cookies and cantaloupe.
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Young People’s Union
First Baptist Parsonage
North Street
Cowley Promoted to Sergeant at Westover Field
Corporal Wilbur L. Cowley Jr., son of Mrs Gladys E Cowley of 34 Bowker Street Brunswick, promoted to sergeant. He now serves as an airplane mechanic at Westover Field Chicopee Falls Massachusetts. Cowley married Oct 8 1940 at Brunswick.
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Wilbur L. Cowley, Jr
Gladys E. Cowley
Bowker Street
Brunswick
Westover Field
Chicopee Falls
Mass
Set
Cowley Amet
Call for Civilian Jobs in Boston Navy Yard
United States Employment Service in Bath seeks craftsmen to convert to Navy Department jobs in Boston. Openings include piano makers, cabinet makers, carpenters, fabricators, metal workers, longshoremen, and electricians. Three paths offer transfer, helper roles, or training as welders or machinists with progression to journeyman. Local offices provide application details and eligibility.
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United States Employment Service
Front Street
Bath
Navy Department
Boston
America
John T. Walsh
Civil Service Commission
U. S. Employment Service
New England
Walsh
Mr. Walsh
Navy
U. S. Employment Service Office
Board of Civil Service Examiners
Post Office
First District Civil Service Office Boston Notice
In the Federal Building Boston the First District Civil Service office issues notice regarding procedures and deadlines for applicants and records requests. Details specify where to file, eligibility requirements, and contact points for inquiries.
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District Civil Service
Federal Building
Boston
Mrs Allen Buys Large Washington Street Double House
Mrs Jennie M Allen proprietor of Hotel Phoenix has purchased the large double house at 726 728 Washington street from Omaha Real Estate Co a Maine corporation. She plans to convert it into a modern apartment building with three or four apartments per floor and to cover the exterior with asphalt shingles. Inside work will include a new central heating plant. The property long belonged to the Moses family and was in the estate settlement with the realty company. The house has historic ties to Oliver Moses his brother Frank O Moses and Galen C Moses donor of the public library and was long known as the Samuel Welch house.
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Jennie M.allen
Hotel Phoenix
Washington Street
Omaha Real Estate Co
Maine Corporation
Moses
Above Realty Company
Oliver Moses
William V
Bath
High Street
Samuel Welch
Don Simpson Receives Wheelchair and Support at Bath Iron Works
Friends rally for Don Simpson after a severe 50 foot Thanksgiving yard fall. Welding department presents a modern wheelchair while machine shop Main store and tin shop join in donations through Walter Rogers to aid his recovery with leg braces.
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Don. Simpson
Bath Iron Works Corp
Simpson
Walter Rogers
Don's
Owen J. Ledyard Resigns Post
The notice notes Owen J. Ledyard resigning his post. It mentions his death on April 14, 1876 and an 1877 legislative act authorizing municipal officers to receive and manage a fund called for in his will.
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Ledyard
Weekly Crossword Puzzle Across and Down Clues
A shuffled cryptogram quotient puzzle with several across and down clues listing tasks like plebia slang wheedle lure and many more. The page includes a Cryptoquote quotation THERE IS NO AGE WHICH RE LIGION NOT BECOME ERASMUS and credit lines from King Features Syndicate Inc.
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Erasmus
King Features Syndicate. Inc
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the Times Company
Richols, Pres
Treas
C. Webber
Tys
Qnontha
Bates
Commission
Crouch
Dionne and Crew
Motor Corps Party
Joseph Jenkins
Tarbara
Spring Street
James Knight
Pleasant Street
Harry G. Deering
Thomas S. Gibbons
Edward Oliver
Phippsburg
Gordon
Viola Arsenault
W. G. Rundlett
Randolph, Mass
Mrs
Merritt W. Lothrop
Winship Street
State Police
Granges
NEW Credit Union For Shipbuilders
Andre
Linekin
Dickinson
Larrabee
Greenwood
Perry
Merril
Manion
Buchanan
Cahill
Prawger
Petlock
Lemont
Cowley
Boston Navy Yard
Mrs. Allen
Phoenix
Don Simpson
Owen J. Ledyard
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