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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1946

Page

5

St Marys Church Morning Wedding Held at Waterville

Mrs Alphone Ce Cormier hosted a reception at 364 Front Street after the ceremony at St Marys Church. Miss Jane Cyr of Waterville wore yellow with a white orchid while bridesmaids Alma Swan and Rachel Partridge from Brunswick wore blue and Nile green and carried bouquets. The groom, son of Mrs Bridget Cyr, recently discharged from naval service, is a Waterville High School graduate. The article notes a continuation on page two.

Jane Cyr Waterville St Tha Naval Air Base Brunswick Bridget Cyr Albert Cyr

Lebel elected president of Brotherhood of Labor Workers Inc

Arthur J. Lebel, 34, of Richmond, former Woolwich resident, won the presidency at the 40-Press annual union election, tallying 547 votes. Ralph A. Mulligan received 339, Fred E. Dick 330, and Howard R. Dodge 43. Herman F. Coombs was reelected vice president, and other officers were chosen as results were announced with a recount planned in the secretary race.

Arthur J. Lebel Richmond Woolwich Workers, Inc Lee,& Welder CIO Industrial Union of Marine’and Shipyard Workers of America Lebel Ralph A. Mulligan Hullside Brunswick Brotherhood Fred E. Dick Auburn Howard R. Dodge Bath Herman F. Coombs Thomas F. Glynn Edward F. Mayo, Jr Mayo Arthur H. Colby Louis Cole Ralph E. Blakeney Donald Stewart Blakeney Stewart Melvin Savage Arthur C. Parker Lisbon Falls Carl G. French Linwood Eames Carroll Witham

Republican Victory Hoped As Quimby Predicts Strong Vote

Republican city committee chairman Fred W. Quimby voiced optimism about a straight party win on election day. He cited financial strength of the incumbent, claimed no tax increase if re elected, and noted limited split ballots amid a rally for Memorial hospital benefit meeting at 8 pm in the Common Council chamber.

Republican Committee Memorial Hospital Co’ S Fred W. Quimby Republican City Committee Eee Rogers Eee Rogers," Mr. Quimby Quimby Rogers

Sheriff Messenger Seeks renomination in Sagadahoc June primaries

Sheriff Charles W. Messenger announces he will seek renomination in the June Republican primaries. He has served Sagadahoc County for ten years and asks supporters to back his past faithful and honest record.

Charles W. Messenger Pope Messenger Sagadahoc County

Farmers Meeting at Good Will Hall Woolwich

A Friday morning session at Good Will Hall Woolwich begins at 10 30 to promote extension work in agriculture and home economics under Convent C L Eastman. Topics cover remodeling Maine farmhouses insulation materials and related remodeling plans for both men and women with afternoon talks on price trends the dairy cycle and near term outlooks.

Good Will Hall Woolwich Eoolve C. L. Eastman Maine

Governor Horace Hildreth aims for a second term in Maine

Augusta February 27 Governor Horace Hildreth announced his bid for re election citing a record of progress. He highlights increased salaries for state workers veterans aid including cash bonuses and a Maine style revolving fund and pledges continued progressive, democratic governance if nominated and re elected.

Augusta Horace Hildreth G.I. Ocof Nts Veterans’ Affairs Nebraska Maine

Interesting Speaker at Rotary Luncheon

How ard Mayo led the Rotary Club program and introduced H. F. Bardwell of Vineyard Haven Massachusetts as a district sales manager for a Philadelphia chemists firm. Bardwell described the shift from old time undertakers to modern funeral directors trained through college courses and exams. He spoke on business challenges and shared anecdotes about life on Vineyard Haven and its seafaring characters.

Rotary Club Howard Mayo H. F. Bardwell Bardwell Vineyard Haven Mass Barnacle Club

Red Cross Drive in Bath Sets 1946 Goal at 12525

Bath chapter launches 1946 Red Cross campaign with a $12,525 target split into a $5,525 national quota and a $7,000 local share. Douglas Dearborn chairs the drive, with Rev. Louis A. Dole noting postwar needs and expanding local service, nursing, and hospital support. The effort aims to exceed the minimum quota through oversubscription as in past years.

Red Cross Bath Ued

Woolwich farmer Frank R. Bailey announces county race

Frank R. Bailey of Woolwich declared his candidacy for the Republican nomination for county commissioner in the June primaries. A former Woolwich selectman and state Milk Control Board appointee, he cites regional representation and local governance experience as qualifications. A stray note adds that a caterpillar has nearly four times as many muscles as a man.

Frank. R. Bailey Frank R. Bailey Woolwich Bailey Bath Kennebec River Georgetown Arrowsic Mr. Bailey Bliss Business College Lewiston Sewall State Milk Control Board Board of County Commissioners

Fourth Quarter Conference At Wesley Church

The District Superintendent Herbert F. Aldrich preached on The Man on the Cross at Wesley Church. The fourth quarterly conference praised the reports, elected new trustees and officers, and listed committee assignments and church activities with many named individuals.

Wesley Church Herbert F. Aldrich Victor Paquet William Eugene Besaw Lloyd Daley Herbert L. Hopkins William E. Besaw George J. Hopkins Margaret King World Service Seneca Conley Andrew M. Butterfield Nan Brown William Coombs Robert Gordon Stanley Hunter W.S.C.S Earle B. Lermond Willard McLean Vinal King Merle Niles Communion Stewart Charles Osborne Elnora Oliver Mabel Paquet Llewellyn Rogers Caroline Rogers John Sampson Charles Shepard William Temple Wilfred Trott Eugene Upham E. E. Whittemore Albert Whitney Fred Weeks Margaret Burns John Stewart Lilje Niles Robert S. Gordon Walter F. Day Katherine Upham Eugene Jane Niles Jennie Walker Board of Missions Edward M. Butterfield Barbara Hartsgrove Jane

Bath city reduces bonded debt and considers school plan

The Bath city council announced a $30 541 15 reduction in bonded debt for the year ended Jan 31 1945 and reported no floating debt. A wide scale school improvement program was urged with plans costing about 400 000 and reports noted current budget overdrafts and tax collections exceeding the appropriation.

Bath Upper High Street Loring Addison Edwin R. Andrews Board of Education Donald D. Young Mr. Young Poor Department Richard Frates Addison Huse

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