Navy shore construction to total half a billion for 1945
Vice Admiral Ben Moreell reports in The Constructor that approximately 500 million dollars is earmarked for new continental U S Navy shore facilities in 1945. Major funds cover air training bases, ordnance plants, fleet and training facilities, storage, hospitals for wounded veterans, and housing for Navy and Marine personnel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Continental
United States
Bureau of Yards and Docks
Ben Moreell
Associated General Contractors of America
When V Day Comes Dealing With Jubilant Streets Abroad
The article surveys American reactions to V Day noting expectations of loud celebrations tempered by awareness of ongoing conflict with Japan. Police prepare to safeguard property in many cities while storeowners plan to secure windows and doors. Industry faces pressure to keep war plants operating amid the holiday mood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Japan
War Production Board
Absenteeism expected on V Day at plants
An informal holiday is anticipated but unlikely, with many plant managers resigned to a high absenteeism problem on V Day.
Black Market Coupon Crackdown Signals Pressure on Illicit Dealers
OPA identifies counterfeit B-3 gasoline ration coupons as proof the black market in gas coupons is being squeezed by government action and public education. Officials report broad cooperation from states, public, OPA, and distributors, with milkweed floss substitution for kapok touted as a war effort. Scouts and 4-H members urged to harvest milkweed along routes from Maine to Texas to supply floss, bought by War Hemp Industries for the Commodity Credit Corp. in Petoskey, Michigan, then processed into floss at Milkweed Floss Corp. of America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OPA
District of Columbia
District No. 1
Petroleum Industry War Council
Committee On
Java
America
Girl Scouts
Maine
Texas
Minnesota
Virginia
War Hemp Industries, Inc
Commodity Credit Corp
Milkweed Floss Corp., of America
Petoskey
Mich
Recent transfers of real estate recorded in Sagada county
Real estate deeds show transfers from Bath to Lemoine and Dunning to Younget among numerous title changes. Others include Pero to Gaudet, Cielinsk to Ware, Huston to Hall, Va cnon to White, Coombs to Nostall, Kaler to Campbell, Sullivan to Wall, Wakem to Durel, Bosse to Alussio, Martin to Springer, Nicoll to Whittier, Patenaude to Jean and others in Topsham and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sagadanoc County Register of Deeds
Bath
Herbert L. Douglas
Andrew J. Lemoine
North Bath
Nellie C Dunning
Forrest M. Younget
Winter Street
Roland F. Pero
Mary A Gaudet
Flora
Bowdoin
Dorothy E. Cielinsk
Maurice A. Ware
Carro
Huston
Arthur E
Ulysses G. Bosse
Peter Alussio
William Martin
Richard F Springer
Land and Buildings
Ida F. Nicoll
Carl Ho Whittier
Land and
Uwidings
Ferdinand Patenaude
Romeo A
Jean
Lionel A
Poti Werd
Bath Municipal Court Finds Allegrin Guilty of Reckless Driving
Thomas F Allegrin of Cottage Park avenue pleaded guilty before Judge Gardiner R Deering in Bath Municipal Court to reckless driving. He paid a $50 fine and $315 costs after a Saturday arrest by State police Sgt John Crosby for a collision on River road Woolwich that damaged a taxi. Seven intoxication pleas were entered, each resulting in a 30 day sentence to the house of correction. Raymond and Mrs Welch, summer residents of Southport, will move into the Pauline Potter home on Washington street when they return. Mr Welch works in the Bath Iron Works electrical department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas F Allegrin
Cottage Park Avenue
Gardiner R. Deering
Bath
John Crosby
Allegrin
Legard
River Road
Woolwich
House of Correction
Raymond Welch
Southport
Pauline Potter
Washington Street
Welch
Bath Iron Works
V Day Planning Committee Meets at Times Office
The V Day celebration committee met at the Times office to plan the parade and festivities after news of the German surrender. Co chairs Clarence A. Warner and Earle B. Lermond led a meeting with members Edwin R. Andrews Ralph G. Stetson Donald N Small and I A Trueworthy. The group discussed invitations bands and open dances at the Armory and USO hall with further details to be announced after the September 10 meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Times Office
Clarence A. Warner
Earle B. Lermond
Edwin R. Andrews
Ralph G. Stetson
Bath
Donald N.small
Armory
USO Hall
Independent Brotherhood of Shipyard Workers
Horse Show Big Success Highlights Local Winners
A large horse show featured events across multiple classes. Winners included Pat rick riding a bay gelding in Walkine, Traveling Man in three-gaited, and Gone With the Wind in fine harness, with numerous titled horses and owners named from Portland Farmington and Brunswick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gillies
Patrick
Cassius Clark
Farmington
Percy Ellis
Range Jey
Shanun Red
Henry Larzelene
Portland
Sidney L. Eaton
Philip Eaton
Hughes
Gradson
Mr. Gillies
Mrs. Miller
Kent
Mr. Burns
Esquire
Ed Willoughby
Auburn
Gallant Duke
Miss Dickenson
Vanity Fair
Mr. Doyle
Miss Stevens
Mr. Willoughby
Sir Jerry
Mr. Albee
Philip Morneauld
Arabelle Ace
Mr. Rogers
Mrs. Gilless
Mr. Hatch
Buddy
Mr. Reynolds, Jr
Mr. Small
Toby
Buckskin Pelding
Fred Weeks
Brunswick
Silvery Song
Mr. Weeks
Charles Doyle II
Gradsboy
Telegraph Firm Receives Certificate for Patriotic Service
The United States Army awards Western Union Telegraph Co. a Certificate of Appreciation for patriotic service in the world wide conflict. Presented by Major General Harry C. Ingies and received for the staff by A. N. Williams, president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Western Union Telegraph Co
L. C. MacDonald
Telegraph Company
Harry C. Ingies
A. N. Williams
Versatile Sergeant Saves the Coffee
Saipan dispatch tells of Marine Sergeant Alfred B. Sherman from Boothbay Harbor Maine who plugged bullet holes in a coffee can with his fingers to save hot coffee during a dawn encounter with Japanese soldiers. He and his unit then shared coffee before resuming combat and he previously worked as an electrician's helper at Sample Shipyard and graduated Boothbay Harbor High School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saipan
Marianas Islands
Holland
Alfred B. Sherman
Boothbay Harbor
Sherman
Sample Shipyard
Boothbay
Boothbay Harbor High School
Farewell Parties for Frances Robie
Miss Frances Robie who for four years led Christian Service work in Phippsburg has resigned and will return to New Hampshire. She plans to marry John G Morse Jr of the Winneganee district. A farewell party at the Small Point grange hall honored her with gifts and refreshments. Residents of Popham Beach and Summer colonists followed with a second party and more gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Robie
Phippsburg
New Hampshire
John G. Morse, Jr
Winneganee
Robie
Small Point Grange Hall
Popham Beach
Pass Anniversary of Wedding Here
In observance of their 53d wedding anniversary on July 2, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Scholfield of 71 Madison Avenue Hartford Conn passed a week in July with Mrs. Scholfield's sister Mrs. Cleveland Holbrook and Mr. Holbrook at their home 5 High Street. They were married in 1891 at Cundy's Harbor and lived in Bath Portland and Cundy's Harbor before moving to Hartford where Mr. Scholfield works as an elevator operator in the Royal Typewriter Building a position held 16 years. He is 76 and she 73 and both are in good health. They have three children Ellis Scholfield USN stationed in the South Pacific Mrs Harold Coburn and Vida Scholfield of Hartford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Scholfield
Madison Avenue
Hartford
Scholfield
Royal Typewriter Manufacturing Co
Ellis Scholfield
USN
South Pacific
Harold Coburn
Vida Scholfield
Sabino Improvement Association Admits New Members
At the Sabino Improvement Association meeting on Monday evening Durward Bowie George Cameron Philip Matthew joined the organization. Betty Dingley and Nancy Aitken were named to organize Friday’s social. Frank Daley and Donald Freeman were assigned to study potential ice equipment for next year. A social hour followed adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sabino Improvement Association
Durward Bowie
George Cameron
Philip Matthew
Betty Dingley
Nancy Aitken
Frank Daley
Donald Freeman
Glass fragment evidence hints at school window vandalism
Real Glass Cutter Thomas Bird, custodian at Dike school, presented a circular glass fragment to the superintendent. A rock had broken a window, leaving a flawless circular shard about one and a half inches in diameter. No crack existed on the remaining pane or shard. The circular piece appeared cut as if with a glass cutter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Bird
Elizabeth Williams to Perform Recital at Masonic Temple
Miss Elizabeth Williams daughter of Mr and Mrs Daniel Williams will give a recital Monday August 28 at the Masonic Temple sponsored by Theta chapter of Beta Sigma Phi. Accompanist will be Miss Lucille Morin of Brunswick due to the illness of Miss Sylvia van Riper. Proceeds fund holiday decorations for Mary Carroll with the Red Cross serving in England and destined for servicemen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Williams
Daniel Williams
Washington Street
Juilliard School of Music
New York City
Masonic Temple
Theta Chapter
Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
Lucille Morin
Brunswick
Miss Williams
Sylvia van Riper
Detroit
Mich
Miss Mary Carroll
Service Club
England
Red Cross
Bath City Health Officer Bans Swimming in Local Waters
Chester H. McCabe, Bath local health officer, orders all swimming halted in Whiskeag creek Sewall Mill pond Winneganee lake Bath side and City park pond after water samples. State Health Department results will be released soon. McCabe notes jurisdiction limits to Winneganee lake but urges avoidance citywide for safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester H. McCabe
City of
Bath
Miss Nancy N Woods Birthday Party Held at Hyde Park Terrace
Miss Nancy Naylor Woods celebrated her fifth birthday on August 10 with a lawn party at her parents' home, Mr and Mrs Eldredge B Woods, 74 Drayton Road. Winners of games included Ada Katherine Pierce, Diane A Bailey, and Jane Homan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy Naylor Woods
Sally Grant
Jane Homan
Diane Bailey
Diane
Barbara
Marguerite Harding
Theresa McAvoy
Ada Katherine Pierce
Shirley
Sherry Robinson
Dottie
Hazel Jean Woods
Donna Flewelling
Repairs Near Completion At Washington Street Primary School
Repairs to Washington Street Primary School after last week’s wind and storm are nearly finished. A damaged south chimney cleaned and removed, roofing and fin ish repaired, and yard debris cleared. Three remaining large trees will be removed to prevent future damage.
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Washington Street
Engagement announced for Margaret Tourtillotte and Richard Coles
Mrs Ethel M Tourtillotte of 181 Center street announces the engagement of her daughter Margaret L to Richard F Coles MM1c USNR son of Mr and Mrs Percy Coles of Mansfield Penna Miss Tourtillotte a Morse high school 1938 graduate has worked at Brunswick Naval Air Station Coles Mansfield high school 1937 graduate recently returned from the South Pacific wedding planned soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel M. Tourtillotte
Center Street
Margaret L
Richard F. Coles
USNR
Percy Coles
Mansfield
Penna
Miss Tourtillotte
Ralph Tourtillotte
Morse High School
Brunswick Naval Air Station
Coles
Mansfield High School
South Pacific
Former Bathman to assume new plant managerial post
Daniel Edward Hennessey of Leominster leaves Bath background to become Springfield Wire & Tinsel Co. plant manager after developing a new resistance wire used in high altitude flying clothing. William Bishop Jr. will join Worcester Pressed Steel Co. on the Worcester WPB management staff. The WPB district office cites Hennessey’s safety contributions to fliers and army air forces interest in expanding production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worcester
Mass
WPB
John W. Perry
Worcester Daily Telegram
Daniel Edward Hennessey
Leominster
Bath
Springfield Wire & Tinsel Co
William Bishop, Jr
Worcester Pressed Steel Company
Hennessey
Bath High School
H. W. DeLong
Marguerite
Agnes Hennessey
Washington Street
Springfield
Perry
Army Air Forces
Armed Service
Springfield Wire & Tinsel
Air Forces
Webb House in Wiscasset Reflects Long Local Ties
The article portraits the late Rev. Mr. Webb and his wife in the Webb home on High Street. It notes his Maine pastorates Bucksport Warren and Wiscasset and a stint in Freeport. Mrs Webb is a Tennessee Alabama trained native who calls Wiscasset home. The house features pilastered front windows with full length shutters and a graceful living room fireplace. Furnishings include a pineapple decanter, Bennington pitcher, rare glass pieces, milk glass and Sheffields. The piece ends with a anecdote about the author’s umbrella offer and gratitude as a measure of Webb courtesy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webb
High Street
Mr. Webb
Congregational Church
Maine
Bucksport
Warren
Wiscasset
Freeport
Yorksville
Illinois
Tennessee
Alabama
Bennington
Funeral rites for Mrs May B MacDonald at St Marys Church
Funeral services for Mrs May B MacDonald were held Monday at eight in St Marys Church with Rev Fr Timothy C Maney officiating. Burial followed at Calvary Cemetery conducted by Rev John Cummings. Pallbearers included Wallace Mac Donald Henry Moore Norman MacDonald and Roy Lord.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
May B. MacDonald
St. Mary's Church
Timothy C. Maney
Calvary Cemetery
John Cummings
Wallace MacDonald
Henry Moore
Norman MacDonald
Roy Lord
Navy Picnic Sparks Bath Navy Crew Outing
In Bath a Navy picnic drew nearly 50 sailors and their dates during 30 minutes of liberty. The event, funded from 3 to 8 PM at Bath Country Club, was hosted by the destroyer detail now under construction at Bath Iron Works. Attendees enjoyed softball golf and a weinie roast with corn and potato salad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Bath Country Club
Bath Iron Works
Council in James A Comeau Heads to Somerville Visit
James A Comeau left Friday to pass a few days with his sister Mrs. Frederick Parkhurst in Somerville Massachusetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. Comeau
Charles Street
Frederick Parkhurst
Somerville
Mass
Maine seas offer expansion through farming and research
The article argues for expanding sea farming from lobsters to clams, mussels, and shrimps, citing staged lobster development from egg to market and noting gains from clam farming. It calls for research into ground fish, preservation methods, and new markets via airplanes and sports fishing to boost Maine seafood profits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashort
Sea and Shore Fisheries Department
Maine
Rationing Reminders for Consumers in Four-Book System
Meats and Fats red stamps through 28 and AS to C5 in Book Four valued 10 each. processed foods blue stamps AS through 28 and A5 to F5 in Book Four valued 10 points each. sugar Book Four stamps 30 31 32 valid for five pounds each. Stamp 40 good for five pounds for home canning through Feb 28 1945. Gasoline 11-A Aug 9 through Nov 8. B-3 B-4 C-3 C-4 five gallon coupons valid everywhere. Fuel oil period four five coupons valid through Sept 30. new period 1 coupons usable when received. Shoes Book Three airplane stamps 1 2 good indefinitely.
Postwar Seas and Shore Fisheries Plan Promises Large Returns
The Summer season note describes a Sea and Shore Fisheries Department program for postwar times. It outlines a comparatively small outlay and anticipates substantial returns from the venture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sea and Shore’ Fisheries Department
Back Home on furlough from overseas duty
Robert returns to Bath after July 4 1941 to Aug 5 1945 furlough, finds family changed and city new. He and friends Arthur Sturtevant and Paul Goodrich joined service together, later split of 103rd to 102nd division. In New Caledonia hospital he spoke with nurse Mrs Day from Waterville. He plans to work at Bath Iron Works after the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
States
Robert
Fort Devens
Arthur Sturtevant
Paul Goodrich
York Street
Army
103Rd
102Nd
Maine
Portland
New Caledonia
Marriage Intentions Filed for Two Couples
Aug. 15 filings show Clifford M. Wiley an electrician of 787 Middle Street and Winifred M. Teel of Rockland. Aug. 17 filings list Wallace F. Alwin USA son of Stanton A. and Mrs. Alwin of Newsum Minn and Frances M. Benton drug store clerk daughter of Sidney W. and Mrs. Benton of Newlum Minn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford M. Wiley
Electrician
Middle Street
Winifred M. Teel
Rockland
Wallace F. Alwin
USA
Stanton A. Alwin
Newsum
Minn
Frances M. Benton
Sidney W. Benton
Newlum
Georgetown church support outing attended by local residents
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Bird and Mrs. Fannie Tobey of Pear Street attended a recent church support event in Georgetown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Bird
Fannie Tobey
Pear Street
Georgetown
Weekly Crossword Puzzle and Cryptoquote Toast
Crossword puzzle clues include across and down entries with various topics and a cryptoquote by Cowper. The page features a cryptogram quotation puzzle distributed by King Features Syndicate with the line O SOLITUDE. WHERE ARE THE CHARMS THAT SAGES HAVE SEEN IN THY FACE.
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Cowper
King Features Syndicate, Inc
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Naval Construction
Bureau
Sabino Associates
State Health Department
Nancy N. Woods
Daniel E. Hennessey
Springfield Company
NAVY
Legislative Assembly
City
New York State
Samarium (Sym
Little Island
S. Am
WMC
Thote
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