Gas Tax Referendum in Maine Voters Decide Dec 10
Maine voters face a referendum on raising the gasoline tax by a half cent a gallon. Proponents led by Governor Sewall and State Grange master Richardson say towns would gain relief from about 900000 in real estate tax burden as state costs replace town expenses like snow clearing and roadside maintenance. Opponents including former highway commissioner Thurston and Senator Fernald say it adds taxes and would yield uneven impact across communities. Four state senate seats from Androscoggin Cumberland Kennebec and Aroostook counties will also be decided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Sumner Sewall
F. Ardine Richardson
State Grange
Paul C. Thurston
Roy L. Fernald
Waldo County
Fulton J. Redman
Sewall
Automobile Associations
Gasoline Dealers
Maine Federation of Labor
Mississippi River
Androscoggin
Cumberland
Kennebec
Aroostook
Aluminum Destroyers: Bath Iron Works May Build First Aluminum Destroyer
Washington reports high likelihood that the Navy will order aluminum destroyers with Bath Iron Works as builder. The move follows a 1937 Bath test of an aluminum hull cross section at Newport News, and notes that Bath and Houghton shipyard assets could support new construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Navy
Bath Iron Works Corporation
Bath Iron Works
Newport News
W. Starling Burgess
The
Independent
Bath
William S. Newell
Bath Tron Works Corporation
Naval
Main
Houghton
Burgess
Our Republic
Christmas Seals Sale Aids Tuberculosis Fight
The sale offers Christmas seals from now through after Christmas to fund efforts against tuberculosis. Every cent spent on the seals will be forwarded to battle the great white plague, enabling supporters to contribute during the holiday period.
Bath volunteers rally for Red Cross and defense drives
The article notes December sale plans funding infantile paralysis efforts and Red Cross enrollments plus YMCA maintenance campaigns in Bath. It mentions a naval recruiter report on high enlistment standards and Maine youth passing exams, Governor Sewall’s return from maneuvers praising Maine National Guard troops, and increased shopper parking after stricter one hour parking enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Y.M.C.A
Bath
Sewall
Carolinas
Maine National Guard
Maine
Bath Woman Adopts Chinese Orphan Esteemed Grandparents
Mrs. P. A. Chadsey of Bath becomes an Esteemed Grandparent by adopting a Chinese war refugee for a year. A $20 donation funds one year of support, aiding Mme Chiang Kai-shek’s refuges in western China. United China Relief coordinates adoptions through Esteemed Grandparents at 1790 Broadway, New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. A. Chadsey
Russell Street
Bath
Mme. Chiang
Mme
H. H. Kung
Benjamin Harrison
United States
United China Relief
Broadway
New York
N. Y
Past Noble Grands Club Meeting Held at Woolwich
Past Noble Grands club of Queen Esther Rebekah lodge held a Thursday evening session at the Goodwill club house in Woolwich with 14 members present. Hostesses were Mrs. Herbert W. McCabe Mrs. Leonard M. Lord and Mrs. Alfred Jean. Supper was served at 6 30 followed by a business meeting and contract game. Prizes went to Mrs. Henry T. B Leeman Mrs. Frank J. Farrin and Mrs. John W. Gillespie. The next monthly meeting is set for Dec 31 at the same venue with a Christmas tree. Hostesses will be Mrs Alfred Bunker Mrs. Ralph Mank and Mrs. Victor Pinkham. Also present were Mrs. Wilbram Billings Mrs. Herbert H. Hug gard Mrs. Edward V. Reed Mrs. Albert H. Thompson and Mrs. Horace W. Ward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noble Grands Club
Queen Esther Rebekah Lodge
Goodwill Club
Woolwich
Herbert W. McCabe
Leonard M. Lord
Alfred Jean
Henry T. B Leeman
Frank J. Farrin
John W. Gillespie
Successful Bean Supper At Central Church Parish House
The Ladies' Aid of Central church sponsored a baked bean supper Saturday evening in the parish house. It marked the season's first public activity, led by president Mrs. Alfred J. Rowe. A tables of aprons organized by Mrs. Richard Quick sold out all items in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid of
Central Church
Alfred J. Rowe
Richard Quick
Isabella Junior Daughters Elect New Officers
The Isabella Junior Daughters held a Wednesday meeting to elect officers. New officers include Rita Sullivan as president and Betty Burgess as vice president, with a ceremonial installation planned for Sunday night December 7 in Isabella hall attended by parents and Senior Daughters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isabella
Helen Cormier
Rita Marie Sullivan
Betty Burgress
Frances Flaherty
Phyllis Bisson
Muriel Pouliot
Catherine Burgess
Shirley Bourget
Rita Mulcahy
Mary Sarkis
Sally Sarkis
Jeannette
Miscellany Shower for Marjorie Adams
Miss Marjorie Adams surprised at a miscellaneous shower hosted by Miss Emily Gediman at 41 Pratt Street in honor of her upcoming marriage to Erland Bridgham of Minott. Gifts in pink and green, games with prizes to Miss Ruth Harlow and Miss Adams, bride’s cake, and a gathering of friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marjorie Adams
Emily Gediman
Pratt Street
Erland Bridgham
Minott
Ruth Harlow
Miss Adams
James G. Adams
Topsham
Isabelle Burns
Dorothy Carey
Hilda Gagnon
Rena Gediman
Walter Reed
Woolwich
Robert Keene
Kenneth Thayer
Russell Grant
William Ryan
Benjamin Gediman
Bath Running Ahead in Red Cross Drive
Boyd L Bailey Roll Call chairman of the Red Cross announces that the 1941 drive for membership and contributions is nearly complete. Bath shows substantial progress over last year and final results will be released soon. Any omissions may still obtain membership by contacting Bailey or treasurer Miss Marcia Moulton Bath Savings Institution 105 Front Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyd L. Bailey
Roll Call
The
Red Cross
Bath
Bailey
Marcia Moulton
Bath Savings Institution
Front Street
Golden Wedding Observed for Neptune Lodge Member
Both Mr and Mrs Bates belong to the Paul Revere State of Maine Club and attended Strombergs in Beverly Monday. At the Scouters Annual Supper and Roll Call of the Boston Council Boy Scouts of America at Wentworth Institute on Nov 29 Mr Bates was one of three recipients of the Silver Beaver Award for distinguished service to boyhood. The banquet drew about 650 attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neptune Lodge
O. F
Bates
Paul Revere State of Maine Club
Stromberg's
Beverly
Scouters
Boston Council, Inc
Boy Scouts of America
Wentworth Institute
Brunswick man fined for speeding after Bath road collision
John Talbot appeared before Judge Willis E. Roberts in Brunswick Municipal court and pleaded guilty to speeding, receiving a $5 fine plus costs. The arraignment followed a collision on Bath road last Tuesday that damaged a Webber vehicle operated by Merton O. Webber of Bath. Harvey Colombo of Cabot street sustained lacerations and was treated at Brunswick Hospital. Chic Ouellette filed the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Talbot
Willis E. Roberts
Brunswick Municipal Court
Talbot
Bath Road
Merton O. Webber
Bath
Harvey Colombo
Cabot Street
Brunswick
Brunswick Hospital
Chic Ouellette
Mrs Eben Dana Hosts O T C Club At Woolwich
Mrs Eben Dana entertained the O T C club at her Woolwich home on Thursday evening while an auction took place. Refreshments were served. The club plans to meet December 10 with Mrs Stephen McPhee on Middle Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eben Dana
Woolwich
Stephen McPhee
Middle Street
Lions Card Party At Morse High Gyn A Success
The Lions club sponsored a card party Thursday evening in Morse High School gymnasium. Proceeds will fund a Morse High School driving course. Lionesses aided refreshments led by Mrs Edgar D Leavitt. Boy Scouts handled the check room. E Everett Pierce headed the committee praised for a standout event to become annual. Mrs Henry O Trowbridge gifted a cake won by Mrs Ellery M Doyle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lions Club
Morse High School
Lionesses
Edgar D. Leavitt
Lions Committee
E. Everett Pierce
Henry O. Trowbridge
Ellery M. Doyle
Eaton couple feted with Pelham party dinner
Mr and Mrs Harold M Oldis of Pelham New York hosted Sangday last week in honor of Mrs Oldis parents Mr and Mrs Sidney L Eaton of Bath who returned from a week in New York. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Henry Brout Mt Vernon NY Mr and Mrs Michael Stoler Bensonhurst LI Mr and Mrs James L Nolan New Rochelle NY and others from Pelham and nearby towns. The Fall flower decorated Colonial home featured chicken salad creamed peas mushrooms hot rolls olives pickles creamed cheese jellies potato chips ice cream cakes salted nuts coffee creamed mints at supper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold M. Oldis
Pelham
N. Y
First USC Committee Meeting Sets Navy Defense and Center Plans
At the first USC committee meeting held Thursday night at the YMCA, plans were approved to form three main groups: Navy Men, Defense Workers, and the USC Center. Ensign Finlay T. Drummond will chair the Navy Men’s Committee, and an Industrial Committee from local industries is to be organized. J. W. Osborn presided with 15 members present.
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United Services Organization Committee
Y.M.C. A
Navy
Defense
U. S. O. Center
Ensign Finlay T. Drummond
Navy Men
J. W. Osborn
Bath Police Get Upgraded, New Reising Guns Arrive
Bath residents thank business leaders and Mr. Doyle for added protection as police gear up with new Reising firearms. Citizens anticipate tighter security while a siege scenario looms with a possible house siege and family presence inside.
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Bath
Doyle
Births Recorded in Bath Name Charles Carlton III Carroll Dianne James Alfred
City Clerk C Leroy Hutchins records three births at Bath Memorial Hospital on November 25 and 26. Charles Carlton III was born to Charles C Dutton Jr at 54 Shepard Street. Carroll Dianne was born to Robert E Sanders of Woolwich. James Alfred was born to John L Sanborn of 23 Oak Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Leroy Hutchins
Charles Carlton
Charles C. Dutton, Jr
Shepard Street
Carroll Dianne
Robert E. Sanders
Woolwich
James Alfred
John L. Sanborn
Oak Street
Bath Memorial Hospital
Elwood Hodgs kins Illness Reported in Clinton Street Home
Friends of Elwood Hodgs kins long employed by the Tel Co in this city and in Portland where he has lived note he has been ill at his Clinton street residence for a week under a physician and a nurse. Relatives report condition improving on Monday.
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Elwood Hodgskins
Tel. Co
Portland
Clinton Street
First Baptist Ladies Sewing Circle Plans Sale and Supper
The Ladies Sewing Circle of First Baptist church met last Wednesday to finalize plans for a Christmas sale and turkey supper. Kitchen chairmen include Mrs. Julia Worrey and others. dining room chairs include Mrs. Rosie Wade and Miss Eleanor Mills. Apron and fancy work table set by Mrs. Jennie Oliver, Mrs. Gladys Francis. Supper features turkey, mashed potato and turnip, cranberry sauce, hot rolls, squash, apple pie, tea and coffee. Next meeting will be social with nominating committee reporting officers.
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First Baptist Church
Julia Worrey
Freeman Crosby
Ada Larrabee
Frank Higgins
Cedric Martin
Nella Stover
Nellie Hinds
Rosie Wade
Eleanor Mills
Dorothy Thayer
Harriet Grant
Anna Pratt
Laura Harrington
Julia Moore
Harriet Wright
Eleanor Wright
Jennie Oliver
Gladys Francis
Willard Hall
Joseph Dauphin
Mabel Lake
Opportunity Offered for Maine Box Shops
Maine wood working shops are urged to write to the Office of Production Management at 443 Congress Street Portland to be placed on a mailing list for notices to bid on wooden boxes or to learn the names of contractors awarded government boxing contracts.
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Maine
Office of Production Management
Congress Street
Portland
Mizpah Class shower honors Miss Marjorie Adams
Mizpah class of First Baptist Church held a Tuesday meeting at Mrs. Kenneth Thayer’s home. Miss Marjorie Adams, vice president, received a surprise bridal shower and gifts for her upcoming marriage to Erland Bridgham of Minot. A bridal cake was cut by Adams. The group included Miss Dorothy Carey and several Mrs. and Miss attendees. The next meeting is planned for Dec 2 at Mrs. McKenzie’s home with Miss Mills in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mizpah
First Baptist Church
Kenneth Thayer
Union Court
Marjorie Adams
Erland Bridgham
Minot
Eleanor Mills
William Parks
McKenzie
Mills
Small blaze starts in local trailer
An alarm from box 19 at Washington and Spring street summoned the fire department to a small blaze in a trailer occupied by H. T. McDonald of Rumford in the rear lot of the D. A. Bishop store at 551 Washington street. An overheated stove pipe ignited woodwork and threatened the structure. Firemen brought flames under control with a pony chemical and engine four booster pump. Damage was slight as the all out was sounded at 9 05.
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Washington
Spring Street
H. T. McDonald
Rumford
D. A. Bishop
Washington Street
Goodwill Whist Party Gives Prizes and Turkey Supper
Mrs Mabel Jack and Nelson Rice won bridge prizes while Mrs Arthur Orr and Edward Reed topped whist at the Goodwill club last Wednesday. The club will host its annual turkey supper on December 9 starting at 5 30 p.m with Mrs Nelson Rice as general chairperson and Mrs Orr and Mrs Pearl Reed in the kitchen and Florence Carleton in the dining room assisted by members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel Jack
Nelson Rice
Goodwill Club House
Arthur Orr
Edward Reed
Orr
Pearl Reed
Florence Carleton
Regional social security officials report Maine beneficiaries
Boston officials announced on October 1 monthly totals of 63,438 dollars paid to 3,650 people eligible for federal old age and survivors insurance in Maine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Maine
Bath residents flock to Bath-Brunswick concert already praised
Bath spectators filled the Brunswick hall Thursday to hear cellist Raya Garbousova with Albert Hirsh. Attendees from Bath included many listed by name, with praise from regular concertgoers for a performance hailed as among the series best.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Brunswick
Raya Garbousova
Bath-Brunswick Concert Association
Albert Hirsh
Paul L. Boudreau
William L. Skelton
David Skelton
Donald D
Edward Cogan
Estelle Ziblatt
Jane Goodman
Harry E. Ring
Fred D. Hill
Fred H. Cary
Herbert Harris
Hubert T. McCarty
Warren F. Hawley, Jr
George D. Field
James A. McLellan
Boyd L. Bailey
Arch Hamilton
Lexington
Beatrice Duprey
Geraldine Stott
Richard H. Haskell
Nathan W. Watson
Club Garret Plans Minstrel Show and Jalopy Breakfast
At a Thursday meeting Club Garret announced a minstrel show slated for early January with a second Visitors Night if successful. The program will feature Old Fashioned choruses and specialty numbers. Members were invited to a jalopy breakfast next Sunday morning with 7 30 a m call time and no advance notice. Betty Watson and Shirley Higgins read club gossip, with Dolly Goodwin and Phyllis Darrah slated to read next. Mrs John McCarty of Portland, formerly Bath and a member, attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Club Garret
Betty Watson
Shirley Higgins
Dolly Goodwin
Phyllis Darrah
John McCarty
Portland
Bath
Rotary Anns Luncheon Meeting Plans December Programs
A Sedgwick luncheon meeting of Rotary Anns voted to contribute to the Y M C A drive. Mrs James A Clappison and Mrs Warren E Kershner were appointed to oversee December programs. The next meeting is set for December 11. Members listed include Dominique J Tardif, Mrs Kershner, Mrs Converse G Fenn, Mrs Clappison, and guests Mrs William R Eldridge of Belfast, sister of Mrs Holmes.
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Rotary Anns
Sedgwick
Y.M.C.A
James A. Clappison
Warren E. Kershner
Dominique J.tardif
Kershner
Converse G. Fenn
Clappison
Frederick D. Hill
Daniel T. Dougherty
Clyde B. Holmes, Jr
John Parker
Rupert M. Irvine
William R. Eldridge
Belfast
Holmes
Violin Recital by Ruth Shields Putnam at Bath fellowship
Mrs Ruth Shields Putnam gave a violin recital at the Bath Pilgrim Fellowship meeting in Central church accompanied by Mrs Frances Young. Putnam led the devotional service and announced plans for the Christmas play chaired by Winslow Hall. The next meeting will be at Winter Street church. The program featured Romance Svensden Handel Romance Christian La Gitana Kreisler and Ave Maria Schubert with Putnam commenting on selections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Shields Putnam
Bath Pilgrim Fellowship
Central Church
Frances Young
Mrs Green Honored On 78th Birthday by Family
Mrs Mary Greene was honored on her 78th birthday Thursday evening by her daughter Mrs Theodore Burns of Court street. Six children attended along with a sister Mrs Margaret Temple and other relatives. Guests enjoyed gifts, refreshments, music, and good company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Greene
Theodore Burns
Court Street
John
Helen
Annie White
Adelaide
Alice Smith
Mildred Philips
Lloyd Greene
Albert Woeth
Voeth
Lisbon Falls
Greene
Margaret Temple
Portland Fish Buys Glouster Schooner Marjorie Parker
The Portland Fish company purchases the big Glouces ter schooner Marjorie Parker and will put the vessel to work in two weeks to boost Portland's production of mixed groundfish as prices rise. The ship can land about 100000 pounds of mixed fish weekly, officials said.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland Fish Company
Marjorie Parker
Portland
Les Camarades Mozart Program Honors 150th Death Anniversary
The Les Camarades Musicaux presented a Mozart Anniversary program Wednesday night at the parish house. All selections were Mozart works performed by a lineup including Miss Margaret Melcher, Mrs. Carl Albee, Mrs. Fred D. Hill, Mr. Ramsay, and others with piano accompaniment. The program featured arias from Don Giovanni and Le Nozze di Figaro, plus Cosi Fan Tutte and The Magic Flute, in a vocal and piano showcase of Mozart masterworks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Les Camarades Musicaux
Mozart
Margaret Melcher
Carl E. Albee
Miss Albee
Fred K. Sturtevant
Allan H. Ramsay
Albee
Don Giovanni
Fred D. Hill
Mrs. Albee
James Royal
Esther Murphy
Ramsay
Miss Melcher
Fire Doodle prankster caught in Bangor
A 14 year old boy and a companion confessed to sounding a fire box at Montgomery and Leighton streets. The youths left a note to the Bangor fire department calling themselves the Fire Doodle. One boy admitted a prior false alarm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bangor
Montgomery
Leighton Streets
Winter Street Junior Musical Program Delights Adults
Members of Winter Street Junior church presented a musical program last Wednesday for adults, chaired by Miss Doris Stickney. The lineup included a trio with Mrs. Rupert Irvine, Mrs. Richard Hersom, and John Bast, plus solos by Linna Marie Purdue and Virginia Bowker. Charades by Mary Morse entertained. Virginia Andre performed with Spanish guitar and pantomimes. John Bast led community singing to close as refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winter Street Junior Church
Doris Stickney
Rupert M. Irvine
Richard Hersom
John Bast
Carleton Andrews
Linna Marie Purdue
Virginia Bowker
Purdue
Mary Morse
Virginia Andre
Miss Andre
Irvine
Hersom
Mr. Bast
Lowell Temple Inspected by Mizpah Delegation
Mrs Katherine Grover district deputy grand chief and Mizpah temple No 8 member from Boothbay Harbor inspected the Lowell temple on Wednesday of last week. Accompanied by Mrs Marie Simpson past grand chief also of Boothbay Harbor gifts were presented to Mrs Gertrude Stewart and Mrs Lois Knight. Mrs Stewart mistress of finance left Saturday November 29 for California for the winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katherine Grover
Mizpah Temple
Pythian Sisters
Boothbay Harbor
Lowell Temple
Marie Simpson
Fred Curtis
Gertrude Stewart
Lois Knight
Grover
Stewart
California
Jallopy Breakfast at Club Garret
Members of Club Garret were awakened early Sunday to a surprise Jallopy Breakfast in the club rooms. Miss Barbara Young Miss Shirley Tobey Miss Barbara Pittman and Miss Henrietta French supervised a spread of tomato juice toast coffee and doughnuts for invited members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Club Garret
Barbara Young
Shirley Tobey
Barbara Pittman
Henrietta French
Girls Club Meeting Discusses Baby Sale Plans
The Girls' Club of People's Baptist Church met Tuesday last week with Mrs Gladys Gowell. Sewing for the Baby sale was the main topic. Those present were Mrs George B Wolstenholm, Mrs Bernice G Cressey, Mrs Rudolph Sissa, Mrs Herbert L Anderson and Mrs Harold L Trask. Refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Girls’ Club
People’s Baptist Church
Gladys Gowell
George B. Wolstenholm
Bernice G. Cressey
Rudolph Sissa
Herbert L. Anderson
Harold L. Trask
Weekly Crossword Puzzle and Cryptoquote Challenge
A crossword grid lists across clues from 1 to 69 and down clues 1 to 58 with definitions for clothes god madness disclosures and more. The puzzle includes a Cryptoquote quotation CONVERSATION IS THE IMAGE OF THE MIND AS THE MAN SO IS HIS SPEECH SYRUS and attribution to SYRUS distributed by King Features Syndicate Inc.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syrus
King Features Syndicate. Inc
Also Mentioned on This Page
Noble Grands
Goodwill
Morse High Gym
Mrs. Eaton
Pelham, N. Y
Mrs
Harold Oldis
U.S.C. Committee
First Baptist Ladies’ Sewing Circle
Goodwill Whist Party
Garret
Mrs. Green
LES Camarades Mozart
Jallopy
Perseus
Earth
Ata, Dione
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