Attendance marked by 25 years service awards at Hill Grange
At the Hillside Hill Grange August meeting an unusual attendance described the presentation of silver star certificates for 25 years continuous membership to Mr. and Mrs. Roy L. Dow. The August picnic is set for Aug 30 with a committee led by Arthur Reads and John Jackson. Several personal notices follow including hospital care for Jean Bailey and Mary Susan Metcalf after a hay stack fall. Schools in Wiscasset begin Sept 8 for a 15 week term. Obituaries note Baroness Maud Hanley Branca of New York and Emma T. Johnson of Wiscasset. Additional items list visitors, travels, and family events across the town.
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Mn Hill Grange
Roy L. Dow
Arthur
John Jackson
Harold Shea
Harriet Jackson
Blanche Fowle
Harry Quinnam
Jean Bailey
Mary Susan Metcalf
Miss Bailey
Miss Metcalf
Portland
Wiscasset
Maud Hanley Branca
New York
Baroness Branca
Emma T. Johnson
Francis E. Johnson
Henry L. Johnson
Bowdoin College
Johnson
Nathaniel Lincoln
Dr. Johnson
Roy R. Marston
Brunswick
Redro Gillette
Linhurst
N. J
Louise Lincoln
Newcastle
Greenlawn Cemetery
Chauncey Paul
Squantum
Betty Ann
Bruce
B. F. Blagdon
J. F. White
Bath
Leonard M. Munsey
Faye Taylor
East Orange
Florence Safford
W. Starling Burgess
Washington
Joyce Werner
R. B. Metcalf, Jr
Mary Sewall Metcalf
George Boynton
Dexter
Neal Werner
Simon Werner
Winthrop
C. S. Whiton
Brookline
Mass
Frank A. Creamer
Washington Street
Scott G. Bailey
Augusta
Bailey
Harvey T. Bailey
Federal Street
Marcia
Pearl Erskine
Glenwood Brown
Woolwich
Eva
Evelyn Gorham
Corp. Chism
Preston B. MacMillan
Littleton
N. H
MacMillan
Hans Jensen
Clyde Brackett
Bingham
Leland Brown
Water Street
John South
Edward
Jonathan
Philadelphia
Souths
M. A. Plumstead
Plumstead
Blanche Plumstead
William Cost
Holden
John Southard
Card of Thanks for Sympathy and Floral Tributes
Mrs Harvey T Bailey and family thank friends and neighbors for sympathy and beautiful floral tributes after a bereavement in Wiscasset Maine dated August 20 1942.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey T. Bailey
Wiscasset, Me
Sabattus Family Visit Highlights Woolwich Gathering
Mr and Mrs La Liberty and daughter Bennett of Sabattus were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Clifton Gainsley of Woolwich. The visit centered on family hospitality and shared conversation in a small-town setting.
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la Liberty
Bennett
Sabattus
Clifton Gainsley
Woolwich
Republican rally in Topsham boosts Maine campaign
Senator White and candidate Hale spoke at a Grange hall rally with Governor Sewall in attendance. They pressed themes of liberty against totalitarianism and urged stronger inflation, taxation, and rationing policies. Sewall cited Rouen bombing and warned of summer military implications.
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Wallace H. White
White
Hale
Sumner Sewall
Grange Hall
Topsham
Portland
America
Maine
Land
Sewall
Republican leaders urge Maine voters to exercise franchise in war era
In Rotary interviews Sen Wallace White Jr of Lewiston Hon Robert Hale of Portland and Lloyd B Morton of Farming ton stressed that every citizen must vote to ensure Republican victory in Sagadahoc county if all citizens use their rights. Morton warned about absentee ballots while Hale urged patriotism and citizenship duties amid war concerns.
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Sagadahoc County
Wallace H. White, Jr
Lewiston
Robert Hale
Portland
Lloyd B. Morton
Farmington
Republican State Committee
Rotary Club
Morton
May Chapman
White
Republican Party
Maine
Two Destroyers Launched Sunday From Bath Iron Works
On Maine Shipbuilding Day Bath Iron Works launched two destroyers, U.S. S. Cony and U.S. S. Conway, amid a large crowd in Bath. The Cony was christened by Mrs. William R. Sleight of Eastport, and the Conway by Mrs. Frank E. Beatty of Arlington, Va. Attendees included U.S. Senators Kilgore and White, Maine Governor Sewall, and other officials. A clambake followed at Rock Hill Inn, West Bath.
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Maine
Bath Iron Works
U.S. S. Cony
U.S. S. Conway
South Portland
Cony
Conway
Kennebec
Portland
Todd- Bath Iron
Portland Shipbuilding Co
William R. Sleight
Eastport
Joseph S. Cony
Sleight
U. S. S. Conway
Frank E. Beatty
Arlington
Secretary of the Navy
William S. Newell
Bath Iron Works Corp
Todd-Bath Corp
Wallace H. White
U. S
Harley M. Kilgore
West Virginia
U. S. S. Cony
Mr. White
Senator Kilgore
Newell
Kilgore
Rock Hill Inn
Frank Beatty
Hugh Beatty
Knox
St. James Butler
N. L. Rawlings
E. W. Mills
Warren McLaine
Judge Advocate’s Office
Claude S. Gillette
Bureau of Ships
Ralph O. Brewster
Sumner Sewall
Pierce Family to Visit Washington D C and Maryland
Mr and Mrs Herbert Pierce and their son Charles of High street leave Wednesday for Washington D C to visit while Mr Pierce works at Bath Iron Works They will stay with Mrs Pierce s aunt and uncle Mr and Mrs Francis Cook in Silver Springs Maryland
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Pierce
Charles
High Street
Washington, D. C
Pierce
Bath Irons
Francis Cook
Silver Springs
Charles Haggett
Bobby
Billy
York Street
Charles Bates
Grover Smith
Witch Spring Road
Bath Iron Works
Edwin W. Haggett
Emma Cox
Lexington
Mass
Greene Family Visit to Dum mer Street Native City
Mr and Mrs James Greene of Waterbury Conn have spent two weeks visiting in Mr Greene s native city hosted by his father John Greene on Dummer Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Greene
Waterbury, Conn
Mr. Greene
John Greene
Dummer Street
West Bath Social Roundup of Visitors and Weddings
In West Bath and surrounding towns a long list of visitors, relatives, and social gatherings unfolds. Many residents travel to Freeport, Portland, Belfast, and Boston for visits and weddings. Notable events include engagements and a niece’s upcoming wedding, with families staying at Sabine cottages and Foster's Point.
Salvage Drives Focus At Bath War Meeting
The Bath Salvage Committee discussed saving household fats to aid explosives production at a Tuesday evening session in City hall. Mrs Colby leads outreach to women's groups, while stores buy fats at three to four cents a pound, with a metal and rubber drive planned to start Sept 14 to aid war efforts.
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Bath Salvage Committee
City Hall
John Parker
Navy
Army
Granville M. Colby
Chester A. Plant
South End
Rotary Anns
Arthur E. Carpenter
P.T.A
Arthur W. King
Atlantic & Pacific
Hilltop Market
Commercial Market
Center Street Market
Phil's
Cyr’s
Cut Price
Hunnewell
I.G.A
Woolwich
Steeves' Market
Powers’ Market
Woolwich Socials and Personal Notices Highlight Week
Woolwich events center on Spinning Wheel Club gathering at Bay Point with a luncheon. Local residents and visitors from Maine and Massachusetts board with friends and relatives at Day's Ferry and Bay Point homes. Church services led by C E Bousfield and Gowdy family extend the town’s social calendar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spinning Wheel Club
Clarence Allen
Bay Point
Merrymeeting Camp
Evelyn Goodwin
Sagadahoc Ferry
Newcastle
Maude Paquette
Malden
Mass
Edgecomb
Florence Carlton
Richard
Robert Howe
Georgiaville
R. 1
Wilbur Howe
Jordan Wright
Asa Hathorne
Bath Memorial Hospital
Clarence Baker
York Beach
Ossipee
N. H
Richard Maxcy
Yarmouth
Willard Elliot
Wadsworth Apartments
Portland
North Woolwich
Maralyn
Hayden ‘Temple
Merlene
Keith Jameson
Willard Oldrieve
Day's Ferry
Carle Longfellow
New England Tel. & Tel. Co
Millinocket
Bousfield
Christ
Church School
C. H. Hathorne
Hunnewell
Doris Bromley
Belmont
Sarah Bagley Wright
Bromley
Gowdy
Wright
Pittsfield
Sugar ration stamp No 8 for five pounds
Sugar ration stamp No 8 will be good for five pounds from Aug 23 to Oct 31, allowing larger purchases while preserving the weekly half pound per person allowance. Stamps 6 and 7, for two pounds, remain valid until Aug 22. Stamp No 7 provides a two pound bonus.
Passersby Named In Portland Neighborhood List
Among those passing Thursday in Portland were Mrs. George R. Carmichael of Central avenue, Miss Sadie Dowling of Shaw street, Miss Katherine McAllister of Drummond street, Miss Erminie Foster of Washington street, Mrs. Burton Willis of Academy street, Mrs. John Conway of Woolwich, and Miss Deloris Taylor of Woolwich.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
George R. Carmichael
Central Avenue
Sadie Dowling
Shaw Street
Katherine McAllister
Drummond Street
Erminie Foster
Washington Street
Burton Willis
Academy Street
John Conway
Woolwich
Deloris Taylor
West Bath Grange hosts fine program Monday evening
West Bath Grange presented a varied program led by Mrs. Marjorie Carter. Community singing with Mrs. Carter accompanying featured performances by Mrs. Bernice Sturtevant and a play A Mock Wedding with a large cast. Visitors Hackett and Hunter spoke, 23 damnbake announced, and dancing ended the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marjorie Carter
West Bath Grange
Maggie
Mrs. Carter
Bernice Sturtevant
Mary
Katherine Hodgkins
John
Alfred Neal
Ann
Gloria Leavitt
Percy E. Hodgkins
Girard E. Hodgkins
Gertrude Palmer
Dorothy Palmer
Marilyn Booker
Patricia Booker
Carter
Nellie Booker
Donald MacAllister
I. A. Hackett
Springfield Grange
Springfield
Mass
J. Wilbur Hunter
Seaside Grange
No. 171
Bristol
Arthur C. Lemont
Rock Hill Inn
The
Grange
Legion Urges Display of Flag Across City
The American Legion urges all citizens to display the national flag on weekdays. Post Commander David McKellar signed the notice from Roland Smith Post No 21, urging public buildings, stores, and private homes to participate as Maine towns mobilize for the war effort.
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Maine
American Legion
David M’ Kellar
Roland Smith
Miller Family Visit Returns to Portland Household
Mrs Anne Miller and son Don ald of Boston are visiting Mr and Mrs William E Besaw Mrs James Miller son Francis and daughter Shirley of Portland who had been guests of Mr and Mrs Besaw have returned home
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A. B. Snow
Trufants
Freeport
Gilbert Wilson
Albert Merryman
Margaret Brown
Walter Brown
Wollaston
Mass
William J. Hennessy
E. R. Brown
Berry Mills
Mayland Booker
New York City
George R. Booker
Sanfords
Alpha Booker
West Bath
Harland Booker
Pittston
G. Clifford Madden
Portland
Leah Strout
Phippsburg
Nathan E. Coffin
Park Street
Bath
Sabine
Wendall Stevens
Hewitt Cottage
Grace Wessenger
Ruth Wessenger
Gardiner
Llewellyn D. Rogers
J. Everett Mayo
Courtney Stover
Emily Curtis
Brunswick
Louella Noyes
Everett
Audrey Peterson
Stanley Peterson
Portsmouth
N. H
Alton King
Brunswick Road
Fred Emmons
Kenneth Brown
Zadoc Brown
Emery Mitchell
Whitman Mitchell
Leon Belanger
Fred Williams
James
Cape Elizabeth
Foster's Point
Alfred S. Gray
Roxbury
Ida Waterman
Minnie Waterman
Gray
Dorothy Waterman
Ednar Owens
Norridgewock
Ernest E. Williams
Campbell Pond
Philip Williams
Tommy
South Portland
Cora Robinson
Boston
Hallowell R. Rogers
William
Glastonbury
Anne Miller
Donald
William E. Besaw
James Miller
Francis
Shirley
Besaw
Newell Presented Portrait of Three Vessel Types
William S. Newell recipient of an oil painting showing three ship types built at Todd-Bath Iron Shipbuilding in Bath and South Portland. The work by Alexander Bowen depicts a destroyer, a Liberty ship, and a British project carrier with Portland Head Lighthouse in the background. The gift, presented August 16, 1942, came from union workers and includes a commemorative plaque and a cake from the South Portland cafeteria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Todd Bath Iron Shipbuilding Corp
South Portland Shipbuildin Corp
Bath Iron War
Willi
Newell
O 2Nd
Mr. Newell
Newell Hom
Washington Street
Portlan
William S. Newell
Todd-Bath Iron Shipbuilding Corporation
South Portland Shipbuilding, Corporation
Ministry of Shipping
Portland Head
Sout Portland Yard
Mrs Bartlett Injured In Fire Accident At Berlin Home
Mrs. Leon Bartlett of Berlin New Hampshire was seriously injured when she fell while awakening to a fire on Centre Street. She was taken to Bath Memorial Hospital after X rays were ordered by Dr Cyril E. Bofield. Bartlett plans to stay with relatives while the Dubar family is away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leon Bartlett
Berlin
N. H
da Bartlett
Henry Dubar
Nequas
Ceter Street
Dubai
Cyril E. Bofield
Bath Memorial Hospital
North End
Bartlett
Dibar
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Hugh Davis
Larrabee's Grove
Belfast
Charles Hammond
Hammond
Harry Vinal
Otis Brown
Thomas Greene
the Nazarene Church
Eugene R. Brown
Deering Street
Walter H. Larrabee
Fred W. Larrabee
Jennie Larrabee
Ruth Mayberry
Larrabee
James B. Cooke
Larrabee’s Grove
Frances Cote
Houston
Tex
Cooke
Charles Darrah
Joseph W. Larrabee
Topsham Grange Hall
E. B. Scott
Sylvia Anne
Judith Margaret
Wilmington
Del
Scott
Scott Ward
Hardings
Mary Ellen Quinlan
Everett Quinlan
East Brunswick
George Fields
Jeanette and
Carol
New Britain
Highland Street
Harry Pinson
Detroit
Mich
Affin Pinson
Fred Cary
Judith Peterson
Sally Weed
James Jenkins
Legion
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Mrs
Mrs. Henry Dubar
Roger Pierce
M and
Everett G. Lemont
Sabino