New Legion Post Seeks WWI and WWII Veterans in Maine
Veterans from Woolwich Georgetown Arrowsic Montsweag Robin Hood Five Islands and Sagadahoc county urged to join a proposed American Legion post. Interested ex service members should send name and address to P O Box 1 Woolwich Maine to form plans and set a meeting time and place.
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Woolwich
Georgetown
Arrowsic
Montsweag
Robin Hood
Five Islands
Sagadahoc
American Legion
P.O. Box
Maine
Cancer Death Toll Surpasses WWII Frontline Fatalities in 1944
The 1944 American cancer deaths exceeded the total number of fatalities on all World War II battle fronts, underscoring cancer as a leading cause of death in that year and highlighting public health concerns amid wartime.
Mrs Campbell Appeals for Help With Shipments From Bath
Anna Campbell of Bath asks for public aid to ship remaining garments shoes and small goods to Finland. She has paid 16.60 to ship six barrels Bath to New York and 70 to Finland from New York out of her funds. Donations can be made through Bath Trust Company with a receptacle in the bank and a box at Burnham store Front Street.
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Anna Campbell
North
Progres
Campbell
Bath
New York
Finland
Bath Trust Company
Democrats Elect Convention Delegates
Delegates and alternates to the Democratic State Convention in Portland on March 22 and 23 were named at a caucus held Wednesday of last week. The city hall will host the event with headquarters at the Lafayette. list includes Dominique Tardif James W Temple L H Cooper Harry Thebeau D Joseph Doyle Frank C Dingley and others.
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Portland
Dominique Tardif
James W. Temple
L. H. Cooper
Harry Thebeau
D. Joseph Doyle
Frank C. Dingley
Robert Haskell
Joseph Butler
Cecelia Wald
Alexander Burgess
Kenneth Weeks
Raleigh Glynn
David McKellar
Carleton Lowell
Robert Perry
Edward A. Footer
John E. Mullaney
Henry M. Powers
Alexander MacDonald
Frank
Bath Has Sugar Stock With New Stamp In Effect
Bath wholesalers report ample sugar supplies after the new five pound stamp system goes into effect. One dealer says he has large on hand and expects a shipment of 12 tons soon, ensuring demand can be met despite stamping limits.
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Bath
Shoes grow simpler for spring and summer styles
High styles in spring and summer footwear show reduced ornamentation from current winter trends. Nail heads, paillettes, and other adornments will be far less prominent, making even dressy models leaner with a custom look that emphasizes color and texture over decoration.
Two False Alarms Reported by Fire Dept Over Weekend
The fire department responded to two alarms over the weekend. The first at 6.40 Saturday from Box 41 at Middle and Winter streets. the second at 1.50 Sunday from Box 711 at Denny road and Tower circle. Police are investigating.
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Middle
Winter Streets
Denny Road
Tower Circle
Polish Wax For Refrigerator Shine
Home tip advises applying wax to the exterior of a refrigerator to maintain a bright, polished surface. Routine care extends appliance luster and protects against fingerprints and minor scratches.
Birthday rhyme recounts Amy Stebbins party at home
Mrs. Amy Stebbins hosts a birthday gathering described in a rhymed account. Guests include Mrs. Andrews, Mr. and Mrs. Andrews, Gertrude Simmons of Friendship Maine, Mrs. Fred Lovell, Carolyn Wing, and others who bring gifts. Refreshments feature sandwiches with olives pickles nuts and candy alongside ice cream coffee cookies and a large decorated cake.
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F. M. Andrews
Washington Street
Amy Stebbins
Veterans urged to learn new trade in Bath meeting
Veterans Administration officials from Togus Maine will meet Bath residents at City Hall on March 14 to discuss training opportunities under the GI Bill. The event aims to help World War Two veterans find new trades and gain guidance from GI representatives.
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Veterans Administration
Togus
Maine
Bath
Bath Man Held on Serious Charges
Frank Payson of Bath was arraigned in Brunswick Municipal Court on charges of breaking and entering Morton's Newsstand on Maine Street shortly after midnight Thursday. Probable cause existed, bail set at $1000, and he was bound over to the May term of Cumberland County Superior Court. He was held by Bath police for questioning after a fight with two sailors left him with injuries.
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Frank Payson
Bath
Brunswick Municipal Court
Morton's Newstand
Maine Street
Payson
Cumberland County Superior Court
Brunswick
Bath Memorial Hospital
Easter Seal Sale Dates Set for Crippled Children
Mrs Sumner Sewall president of the Pine Tree Society for Crippled Children announces the annual Easter Seal sale dates from March 21 to April 21 Easter Sunday. Bath resident Mrs James A Gillies Jr is Sagadahoc county chairman.
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Sumner Sewall
Pine Tree Society For Crippled Children Inc
Crippled Children
James A. Gillies, Jr
Bath
Sagadahoc County
Belangers Announce Engagement Of Kathleen Belanger
Mr and Mrs John C Belanger of Richardson street announce the engagement of their daughter Kathleen Elizabeth Belanger to Raymond G Packo of the US Navy. The notice notes the couple plans for Kathleen to join him as he serves abroad.
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Kathleen Elizabeth Belanger
Raymond G. Packo
US Navy
John C. Belanger
Richardson Street
T 1Coo
Reieneee
Eae J
Cosmo Club Plans Annual Banquet After Europe View Program
The Cosmo Club featured European pictures from Paris Frankfurt London Plymouth with Mr. Morse providing explanations. Miss Addie Palmer and others organized the event. John Robbins and Mrs. Fortier chaired the house committee. The dining room was attractive and refreshments delicious. a philanthropic committee member helped. The annual banquet is set for Wednesday March 13 at 6 p.m. in the vestry then clubhouse program. officers attend in formal dress, others optional.
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Paris
Frankfort
Genmany
London
Eee
Plymouth
Morse
Addie Palmer
Madeline Small
William Lundrigan
John Robbins
Clayton Fortier
Thomas Leask
Margaret Mulligan
Winter Street
Mathieu Durant Marriage in Norfolk VA
Mr and Mrs Frank R Durant of 254 Center Street announce the marriage of their daughter to Paul Mathieu Ph M USN son of Mr and Mrs Arthur Mathieu formerly of Skowhegan. The ceremony was March 4 at noon in the chapel at Frazar Hall Naval Operating Base Norfolk with Father Farrell officiating. Attendants were Flandley Lingelbach yeoman and Robert McAleavy. The couple reside at 202 Beach Ave Norfolk VA. Mrs Mathieu is Morse High class of 1943 and worked in Bath Iron Works parrot department. the groom is Calais High class of 1942 and has served overseas.
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Francis
Sethe
William C Davis
Elizbeth Williams
Hicanor Purinton
Brooklyn
N.Y
Reginald Burns
Bath
Robert Lord
Brunswick
Deering Room
Bere
Linwood Lord
Ada
Bessie Gott
June Varney
Frances Norwood
Phyllis Delano
Ada Greenblatt
Washington Street
William C. Davis
Robie Gerrish Purinton
Gorham
Pittson High School
Pittston
Morse High
Roger D. Skillings
W. Milton Johnson
Lana
Miss
Mr. Johnson
Frank Rokowski
Scarboro
Joseph Bleau
Gerald Cram
Augustus Snow
Ann Elizabeth Snow
Frank R. Durant
Center Street
Paul Mathieu
Arthur Mathieu
Skowhegan
Norfolk
Frazar Hall
Naval Operating Base
Iain
Farrell
Flandley Lingelbach
Bath Clothing Drive Proves Big Success
Bath's Victory Clothing Drive for European war orphans gathered about 2,500 pounds of used clothing. Veterans of Foreign Wars and American Legion committees led the effort with other groups assisting by collecting and storing many boxes. Clothing was packed Tuesday and volunteers thanked for contributing despite only two weeks notice.
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Bath
Veterans of Foreign Wars
American Legion Committees
Veterans’ Committee
Girl Scout Leaders Discuss Evergreens of Maine
The Bath session of the Girl Scout Leaders nature study course led by Mrs. William L. Skelton explored Evergreens of Maine. The second meeting drew strong attendance and the next class will be Monday afternoon at the Bath Community Center with the topic Ferns Lichens and Mosses.
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Maine
Girl Scout
William L. Skelton
Bath
Hetherington and DensmoreWed in Bath Ceremony
George F. Hetherington Jr. and Betty J. Densmore united in marriage Friday by Rev. Charles R. Sims. Attendants were Helen G. Densmore and Theodore R. Densmore. The bride is the daughter of Theodore R. Densmore of Lambert Park Bath, and the groom of George F. Hetherington of Los Angeles. The groom serves in the U.S. Navy.
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George F. Hetherington, Jr
Betty J. Densmore
Charles R. Sims
Helen G. Densmore
Theodore R. Densmore
Lambert Park Bath
George F. Hetherington
Los Angeles
Calif
U. S. Navy
Mayor a Grandfather and Historic Inventions
Mr and Mrs Williams of Bowdoin Court Brunswick welcomed a son born at Bath Memorial on Saturday. Grandfather Lee Rogers is noted for this family event. The article also mentions that Alexander Graham Bell created the first electrical hearing aid.
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Williams
Bowdoin Court
Brunswick
Bath Memorial
Lee Rogers
Alexander Graham Bell
Cub Scout Pack 48 50 57 event highlights and party
Activities included obstacle races bottle tossing and knot tying as Cubs demonstrated tricks and solved puzzles. Pack 50 led by Cubmaster Wilfred Duquette organized games while leaders from Pack 48 Pack 57 and Pack 50 attended a blue and gold themed gathering with plans for May and a Heroes in Books program.
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Shea Culme Oe
Abrham Lincoln
V. Que
Bronowick
Edgar McBrine
Wilfred Duquette
Brunswick
Dudes
Piascik
A Dequette
P. Or A
Stanley Greene
James Jardine
Edward Newell
Pack
Edmund Briggs
Merritt Lothrop
Carlton Pye
Pac
Duquette
Delia Bisson
Anna Tetreault
V. Ouellette
Leon P. Piascik
Newell
Greene
Jardine
Miss MacKenzie
Hyde Park Terrace
Edgar B. McBrine
Ralph Card
Lot
Pye
Briggs
Stewart McAllister
Rev. Kinney
Harmon W. Smith
Pine Tree Council
Service Center Seeks Rents for Veterans Housing
The Bath Veterans Information Service Center at City Hall appeals to residents and landlords to report available accommodations for returning married veterans. A survey finds vacant small rentals not publicly advertised. Owners urged to publicize these spaces to help veterans find economical housing, the Center located on City Hall's third floor.
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Bath
City Hall
Ec Enomel
Chasse-Albee Couple Wed At Wesley Church Parsonage
Lionel A. Chasse and Allura Edna Albee wed at the Wesley church parsonage with Rev. C B Oliver officiating. Witnesses were Mary G. Oliver and Leland R. Patton in a double ring ceremony. The article notes unrelated facts about energy in a pound of matter and using oatmeal in meat loaf.
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Lionel A. Chasse
Aime R. Chasse
Lewiston
Allura
Edna Albee
Ofea
Ery G. Albee
West Boeinsboro
Augusta
Wesley Church Parsonage
C. B. Oliver
Mary G. Oliver
Leland R. Patton
Evacuation efforts and war talks featured at club meeting
Thursday a club meeting heard Dr Jenry Sheen discuss medical service in battles and evacuation lines. Dr Wilson described storm impacts on landing areas and German battles. A vote of thanks followed and the next meeting is March 21 with supper at 6 30.
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Jenry
Sheen Pecome
Soeavon Hen Ae
Wilson
Aang
Ion Persen Land Ormandy
Job T
Germany
Birthday Party for Jane Mary Hall
A birthday celebration was held for Jane Mary Hall, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Hall, with Mary Lou Thorner and Jean Dawn Irene White among those noted. The event followed a prettily arranged party setting.
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Jane Mary Hall
Jane 1
Kenneth Hall
Mary Lou Thorner
Jean Dawn Irene White
First Pussywillows Show Noted Two Weeks Earlier
A local row notes the first Pussywillows show was reported a year ago with the initial bloom seen by the maependers two weeks earlier than this account. The piece records timing and gardening interest in the unusual bloom event.
Red Cross Fund Drive Under Mrs Edward True Campaign
The Red Cross annual fund drive began Monday in the business district under division chair Mrs Edward Dale True. Helpers include Mrs Y Ies Nel Mare, L McCurdy, Nelson a ridge, Mrs H P Small, Edward Sampson and Roscoe Shaw. Also note advice to pad rugs well when floors are not in good condition to prevent wear.
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Red Cross
Edward Dale True
Local Notices and Socials Roundup from the Knights Lodge and Community
Community events include a Knights Lodge meeting with prewar business at Sire Evel Mer rill on Tuesday evening. A personal shower for Mrs Briggtod featured gifts at Mrs Fides home. Miss Boothaker of Phillips attended, and Ciexica Mitchell on 30 day leave will visit home. Teachers association meeting at the high school and various civic notices fill the week.
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K. of P
Sire
Evel Merrill
Peut Niklin
Ton
D. C
William Ae
Wood
Alice Rouse Dow
Fr Giey
Bed
Bowdoiniem
Oothaker
Phillips
Hi 2 Co
Ewen
Ralph
Briggtod
Bhat Lewis Grick
Fides
Ciexica Mitchell
Knights Lodge
arent-Teachers Association
Igh
Bath Navy Club Eyes Larger Quarters In Campaign
Admiral Charles F. Hughes leads the Bath Navy Club in recruiting new members with posters and meetings on the first and third Thursdays each month. The group plans to secure larger quarters to accommodate growing reserves and activities.
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Charles F. Hughes
Mave Club
Bath
Sor Nee
Vonmena
Clean brickwork in your fireplace with linseed oil
For a neat fireplace, apply a coat of raw linseed oil each spring to maintain the brickwork and keep it looking fresh.
Royal lineup predicts strong next season for team
The article notes a willing set of players and a promising future after four top players depart next fall. Vorreil appears as a capable speaker, and the Bath-Brunswick meeting discusses new talent and district telephone management filling roles left by Rupe Irvine and others.
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Ron
Vorreil
Wethersfield, Conn
Ralph Ez
Bath-Brunswick
Bradbury, Conn
Houston
Rupe Irvine
Final Semester Registration at Balege Sees 171 New Registrants
The report notes final registration for the second semester at Balege University with 171 new registrants recorded.
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Balege
Hem
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