Husband of Maine woman among missing officers
Announcement by the War Department on Thursday reported another Army airplane missing in California. The craft carried Maj. Gen. Herbert A. Darguee, commander of the First Air Corps, Col. Charles W. Bundy, and Lt. Col. George W. Ricker of the War Department General Staff. Bundy, husband of Miss Helen Nichols of Round Pond, had a long career including service on Roosevelt’s staff and the Moscow mission, marking him as a valued Army technician with links to Maine through his wife.
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War Department
California
Herbert A. Darguee
First Air Corps
Charles W. Bundy
George W. Ricker
General Staff
Maine
Bundy
Helen Nichols
Round Pond
New Hampshire
Dover
New Hampshire State College
Durham
Thornton Academy
Saco
Miss Nichols
Smith College
Placentia Bay
Newfoundland
Roosevelt
Acvher
Winston Churchill
Col. Bundy
Moscow
Atlantic
Philippines
Puerto Rico
Caribbean
Christmas Plans of Girl Scout Leaders' Council
Girl Scout leaders meet at Mrs. John Parker home to discuss Christmas plans for troops Okaiyoka Red Rose Pine Cone Wise Owl Pine Tree Peter Pan Brownie Robin Hood and more. Troops plan plays carols crafts and charity acts at Old Folks Home City farm hospital and nursing centers. Civilian Defense and First Aid notes shared with attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Girl Scout Leaders Association
John Parker
North Street
Okaiyoka
Wilmer I. Voorhees
Old Folks Home
Memorial Hospital
Red Rose
Frantis Corrigan
William Fradkin
R. Clinton McFadden
City Farm
Wise Owl
Hammond
Red Cross
Pine Tree Troop
Linwood Carr
Old Ladies Home
Frank Saunders
Robin Hood Brownie
H. Jacob Smith
American Red Cross
Parker
Massachusetts
Maine
Voorhees
McFadden
Fradkin
Smith
Elizabeth Young
Alfred E. Carpenter
House Damaged by Bullets in Surprise Attack
A Pearl Harbor family recounts air raid events on December 7 as six attacks unfolded. Capt. Gillette, head of Pearl Harbor construction, was away on Maui, while Mrs Gillette and son sought safety at a neighbor’s. A sun insignia plane skimmed close, top of a tree cut, and bullets damaged rooms as a Japanese plane crashed nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rupert H. Baxter
Claude S. Gillette
Pearl Harbor
T. H
Gillette
Maui
Thomas
Women Sign Up for Defense Work in Many Branches
Women join Civilian Defense via Volunteer Registration Bureau totaling auto mechanics four canteen twenty nine first aid forty six food conservation four home nursing sixty three motor corps five nursing aid ten nutrition forty five publicity four recreational leaders six wardens thirty. Men register for disaster service thirty four fire volunteers twenty four first aid nineteen police thirty one warden ninety. Mrs James A Gillies Jr leads the bureau with volunteers including Mrs Harold S Avery and others urging return of cards to the Civilian Defense office or pickup service. Mr and Mrs Bartholomew O'Donnell plan Christmas visit with Mrs Moore in Cape Elizabeth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Volunteer Registration Bureau of Civilian Defense
Disaster Service
Police
Bureau
James A. Gillies, Jr
Harold S. Avery
Arthur M. Bowker
Herbert S. Cavanaugh
J. Edward Drake, Jr
Converse Fenn
Rupert M. Irvine
Robert Lambie
Alexander MacDonald
Henry O. Trowbridge
Sagadahoc Past Masters Hold December Meeting in West Bath
Sagadahoc County Past Masters Association and Lecturers Council met in West Bath grange hall with hosts West Bath. Separate discussions on programs and improvements followed by a Christmas program. Guests from New Hampshire and Richmond Corner spoke of camp experiences. The event featured music, readings, skits, and a patriotic tableau. Fifty three attended, with 28 masters. next gathering set for Dirigo grange January 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sagadahoc County
West Bath Grange Hall
West Bath
Richmond Corner
Camp Blanding
Fla
Sagadahoc
Pomona
John H. Perkins
Hardings
E. Melvin Pratt
Bodwell Grange
Small Point
David S
West Bath Grange
Herbert Simpson
Joseph W. Randlette
Enterpise Grange
Richmond Village
Wheeler
Dirigo
Margaret Varney
Dirigo Grange
Margaret Baker
Richmond
Gangers
Admiral Nimitz Appointment Draws Bath Interest
Rear Admiral Chester W. Nimitz, chief of the Bureau of Navigation, was ordered to replace Admiral Kimmel as Commander in Chief of the Pacific Fleet. He is Louisa Hughes Nimitz’s father in law, linking the Bath family to naval leadership. The Nimitz clan divides time between Maryland and the West Coast and has ties to Portland through Charles Edward Dubar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester W. Nimitz
Bureau of Navigation
Husband E. Kimmell
Pacific Fleet
Louisa Hughes Nimitz
Bath
Hughes
Charles F. Hughes
Otto Nimitz
United States Navy
Henry T. Dubar
Nequasset
Mr. Dubar
The
Portland Shipbuilding Company
Exiria Launches From Bath Iron Works Amid Cold Celebration
The S S Exiria, fourth American Export Lines cargo ship built at Bath Iron Works, slid into the Kennebec after two p m amid wind and rain. Miss Ann Gould smashed a champagne bottle to christen the 6 597 ton vessel as the Todd Bath Iron Band played the National Anthem. The launch capped a year in which three similar ships were completed, with Exiria likely to serve on the New York India Burma route via the Cape of Good Hope.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. S. Exiria
Bath Iron Works Corp
Kennebec
Navy
Ann Gould
Clifford P. Gould
Jersey City
N. J
Exiria
Todd-Bath
South Portland
William S. Newell
United States Maritime Commission
Spain
Black Sea
North Africa
New York
India- Burma
Cape of Good Hope
Exceller
India
Extavia
U. S. Maritime Commission
Defense
Exanthia
North
Iron Works
American Export Lines
Gould
Miss Gould
William H. Gould
Kennebunkport
Carlton Bridge
Everything Free for Service Men at Bath Y M C A
Local Y M C A announces all facilities will be free for service men in uniform. Pools showers towels and all services are now at no cost as demand from soldiers and sailors rises. Officials estimate about $2000 yearly extra expense and will seek support while proceeding with the program.
Officers Chosen and Inspection Held in Red Men Hall
A Sunday meeting in Red Men hall named officers for the year and the Spanish War Auxiliary. Portland president Mrs. Cynthia White inspected the Auxiliary with aide Mrs. Elizabeth Conway. A Christmas tree, gifts, and dinner followed. Audited books and new officers listed. installation set for January 15 with department president to officiate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Edgar Kateon
Red Men's Hall
Cynthia White
Portland
Spanish War Auxiliary
Colonial
Harry Barker
Harold Swain
Harold Swain, Jr
Arthur Douglas
Melvin Whitlam
Herman Wright
Hattie Wallace
Wesley Simpson
Marie Clancy
Hazel Ouellette
Ouellette
Dent
Edward Clancy
Dana McIntire
Thelma Crocker
J. Edward Burns
West Bath
Bath
Modern Bath Station Opens After Months of Work
Bath welcomed a modern red brick railroad station as it opened at noon Monday. Agent L M Price activated the ticket office, with a new asphalt platform and a model destroyer weather vane atop the building. The facility includes parcel lockers, public phone booths, and improved freight and express rooms with large rolling doors.
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Maine Central Railroad
Bath
L. M. Price
Christmas party held by Grange is jolly affair
A West Bath Grange Hall gathering Monday evening drew about 100 grangers, families, and friends. Lowell school pupils presented the program under Grace D. Wessenger. Miss Jeanie Briggs danced with Charlotte as accompanist. Santa Claus distributed gifts, and Carver's orchestra played as dancing followed. The club reported $236 from the Orange Fair with most bills paid and announced 16 candidates would receive third and fourth degrees on December 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Bath Grange Hall
Lowell School
Grace D. Wessenger
Jeanie Briggs
Charlotte
Jessie Spaulding
Santa Claus
John M. Howe
Carver
Topsham
Miss Beverly White Returns From Lisbon Falls Visit
Miss Beverly White daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry B White of Dummer street court has returned from a visit in Lisbon Falls with her aunt Mrs Francis B Christopher. Miss Dorothy White a teacher in East Waterford schools has arrived home to pass the vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beverly White
Harry B. White
Dummer Street Court
Lisbon Falls
Francis B. Christopher
Dorothy White
East Waterford
Santa Claus visits Bath Memorial Hospital during Christmas cheer
Santa Claus visited Bath Memorial Hospital Tuesday evening delivering warmth to patients as carol singers enhanced the holiday mood. Hospitals wards and rooms glittered with Christmas trees while a festive dinner with traditional trimmings is planned for about 60 patients on Christmas Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Claus
Bath Memorial Hospital
Santa
Eleanor P. Danforth
Dike School
Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
R. Clinton McFadden
Evelyn Nickerson Dietitian
Post Office Sets All Time Peak in Bath This Week
Bath post office saw its all time peak this week with 60 000 pieces of mail canceled during a single day. Cash receipts rose 50 percent above any prior day as Postmaster Edward N Hartnett reported. despite heavy crowds the staff maintained smooth service, leaving patrons satisfied with mail delivery.
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Bath
Edward N. Hartnett
Post Office
Todd Bath Iron Band to Furnish Music for Armory Dance
The Todd Bath Iron Band will provide music for the Defense Recreation Committee dance at State Armory on Christmas night from 8 15 to midnight. Musicians from Todd Bath Iron Shipbuilding Co and Bath Iron Works form the new dance band, first appearance locally, with service members in uniform admitted at reduced rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Todd- Bath Iron
Defense Recreation Committee
State Armory
T.B.I
Todd-Bath Iron Shipbuilding Co
South
Portland
Bath Iron Works
Pupils Establish Excellent Attendance at Mitchell School
Mitchell School pupils in Fall term achieved perfect attendance with no absences or tardies. Junior Primary recipients include Barbara Cornish Constance Kerwin Stanley McDonough Arthur Richardson Joan Safford Mary Pagurko. Grade 2 honorees are Richard Hughes Warren Kenney Catherine Pagurko John Waterhouse. Grade 3 lists Norman Kenney Rodney Mears. Grade 4 includes Patricia Ames Barbara Fitch Robert Jackson. Grade 5 recognizes Jeannette King Dana McIntire Marilyn Towne Helen Witham.
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Mitchell School
Barbara Cornish
Constance Kerwin
Stanley McDonough
Arthur Richardson
Joan Safford
Mary Pagurko
Richard Hughes
Warren Kenney
Catherine Pagurko
John Waterhouse
Norman Kenney
Rodney Mears
Patricia Ames
Barbara Fitch
Robert Jackson
Jeannette King
Dana McIntire
Marilyn Towne
Helen Witham
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Col
Girl Scouts Leaders’ Council
Mrs. Gillette
Bartholomew O'Donnell
Colleen Margaret
Cape Elizabeth
West Bath Grangers
Nimitz
Bath Y.M.C.A
Atlantic Ocean
Kateon
Elizabeth Conway
Mr. White
Grange
Lowell
Wesley Field
Rose Doughty
Carol Carlton
Dorothy Carr
Ethel Waterman
Eunice Doughty
June Doughty
Arline Carr
Charlotte Bunker
Shirley Wharff
Old Ladies’ Home
High Street
Annie J. Ware
Martha Cutting
Washington Street
Catherine T. O'Hara
Oak Grove Avenue
Pine Cone Troop
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Bath Iron Band
Will Furnish Music
Defense Workers
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