More Power for Maine Industrialists and State Growth
Maine industrialists Walter S. Wyman and William S. Newell propelled Bath Iron Works forward with plant acquisition and new ship contracts, creating thousands of jobs and boosting power demand. Wyman expands power generation with Birch Point project to meet peak needs amid war and peace times. Governor Sewall nominates James L. Boyle to the Public Utilities Commission for seven years. State financial notes discuss sinking funds for the Kennebec bridge and Bath banks remaining sound. News notes cover new vehicle plates, license applications, and a proposal to light the Knox Mansion in Thomaston during Christmas.
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Maine
New England
Walter S. Wyman
Central Maine Power Company
William S. Newell
Bath Iron Works Corporation
New
Todd-Bath Iron Shipbuilding Company
South Portland
Mr. Newell
Bath
Iron Works
Navy
Maritime Commission
Vanderbilt
Mr. Wyman
Birch Point
Wiscasset
Sewall
James L. Boyle
Waterville
Public Utilities Commission
Boyle
American Legion of
Executive Council
Kennebec Bridge
Curtis
Plummer
Sam Percy
Mr. Nichols
Charlie Brown
Faye
Faye & Scott Machine Co
Dexter
Charlie
Hyde Windlass Co
Edward W. Hyde
New Meadows
Harold Marsh Sewall
Memorial Hospital
Brown
Elizabeth Gibson
Leonard Gibson
Sewall Shipyards
Percy & Small
Senator Sewall
Maine Governor Urges Budget Prudence and Reform
The Maine Governor urges lawmakers to align appropriations with needs, avoid overdrafts, and prepare for possible special sessions. He highlights old age assistance, vocational education, unemployment relief, and efficient government as priorities, while proposing reforms to state finance, personnel, and the Executive Council to improve efficiency and accountability.
Public servant outlines weekly access and family time
The speaker states availability six days a week for discussion of common probes and service. He adds that Sundays will be reserved for church and family, describing this balance as a living that supports good government.
Sagadahoc Politicians Active In State Scene
Sagadahoc figures including Richmond representative Samuel L. Dorrance, Bath veteran Col George A. Baker, and Ray McIntire of Phippsburg push for posts in the 1941 legislative session. The group notes old age assistance gaps, committee ambitions, and local ties from Bowdoinham to Georgetown, Bath, and Moose River country.
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Sagadahoc
Samuel L. Dorrance
Richmond
University of Connecticut
Plainfield
Conn
Sam
Bowdoinham
Long Branch
Lyndonville
Dorrance
Ethelle Parkhurst
Jewett City
Sara Jane
Sally
Richmonds
Sagadahoc County
Bishop
Capitol Hill
George A. Baker
Bath
Carlton
Col. Baker
Ralph O. Brewster
Augusta House
George
Maine
Elizabeth Deering
Raymond M. McIntire
Phippsburg
Arrowsie
Topsham
Woolwich
West Bath
Ray
Sea and Shore Fisheries Committee
Rep
McIntire
Varney
Berwick
Casco Bay
Charles S. Brown
Department of Health and Welfare
Charlie
Steve Lee
Sewall
McIntire Seeks State Aid for Small Point Popham Road
Rep. McIntire backs a $1500 Maine state appropriation to improve the Small Point Popham highway. He cites WPA work and town subscriptions, argues a macadam route to Small Point is logical given high area taxes, and notes Sebasco Shore Acres valued property. He serves in the Naval Reserves and faces possible mobilization.
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Greenville
Rockwood
Houghton
Elizabeth Doak
Belfast
McIntire
Oeed
Cere Sherwood Aldropsham
Aldrich
Phirg
Small Point-Popham
Popham
Small Point
Phippsburg
Nathan Cush
Ray
Rep. McIntire
Real Estate Transfers Recorded in Sagadahock County
Final recordings from Sagadahockeey of Deeds show multiple transfers including The Texas Co to Rosanna McFadden of land in Somerset place. Wilbur C Oliver to Jennie M Allen on Washington street, and Neil J Smith to Harold P Small on Washington and Water streets among others.
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The
Texas Co
Rosanna McFadden
Somerset Place
Wilbur C Oliver
Jennie M. Allen
Washington Street
Neil J. Smith
Harold P. Small
Water Street
Sarah P. Donnell
Iva Belle Kenney
Goddard Street
Bowdoinham
Leah E. Grant
Walter Zachau
Charles B. Morang
Rotheus A. Douglass
Benjamin B. Douglass
Robheus A. Douglass
Richmond
J. E
E. H. Mosner
Ray A. Shepard
Forest I. Bussell
Topsham Herbert A. Stevens
Linwood
A. Stevens
George L. Roche
Mary C. Roche
Chimney Fires Reported at Market and Home
Engine 4 answered a still alarm Saturday at 4 10 for a chimney fire at People's Market 119 Center Street corner of Middle owned by Andrew J Lemoine and Friday at 8 20 a m at Walter C Mack 20 Meadow Way for the same cause No damage in either case.
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People’s Market
Center Street
Middle
Andrew J. Lemoine
Walter C. Mack
Meadow Way
First Baptist Sewing Circle Elects Officers at Friday Meet
Mrs. Joseph L. Dauphin hosts the annual First Baptist Sewing Circle gathering at 43 Spring Street. New president, Treas. Cedric A. Martin, and secretary E. Melvin Pratt elected. finances show a balance and a $8 token from the treasurer’s report. Members discussed monthly socials and a January 21 father and son banquet. sick members were reported and cards sent.
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Joseph L. Dauphin
Spring Street
First Baptist Sewing Circle
Jennie Oliver
Julia Worrey
Dauphin
Fred S. Coombs
Coombs
Sims
Clifford F. Harrington
Freeman C. Crosby
Zadoc F. Brown
J. Edward Burnham
Edward E. Cooke
Cedric A. Martin
Mabel I. Lake
Evelyn W. Sotherard
Edwin H. Place
Lloyd L. Hooker
Willis B. Hall
E. Melvin Pratt
Ernest H. Wade
Royal Francis
Mabel Reed
Benjamin H. Woodside
Simon M. Moore
Deferment Granted for Morse High Student Francis Sullivan
Francis L. Sullivan 22 Liberty St a Morse High School student aged 21 to 36 won deferment from military training. The Selective Service Appeal Board at Augusta ruled he may continue studies for the remainder of the current school year after Bath Sagadahoc board referral. Sullivan, Morse graduate 1940, was basketball manager 1939-40.
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Morse High School
Francis L. Sullivan
Liberty Street
Selective Service Appeal Board
Augusta
Sagadahoc
Sullivan
Bath Board
Morse
Christmas Gathering Of Far and Near Missionary Society
Mrs. Merton A Wright hosted a Christmas tree gift exchange for Corliss Street church Far and Near Missionary Society at 270 High Street. Refreshments were served by the hostess with help from Mrs. Hill and Mrs. Towle. Next meeting is an all day session on January 17 in the small vestry with hosts Mrs. John Hunt and Mrs. Fred Bragg.
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Merton A. Wright
Missionary Society of Corliss Street
High Street
William A. Hill
John A. Towle
John H. Hunt
Fred E. Bragg
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the Times Company
Front Street
Bath, Maine
Vy B. Nichols
Trees Harumly CO. Wedber
S.montis
Knox
Thomaston
Creek Hill
Meine
House
Senate
LABOR
State Personnel Board
Ships
Pucc
H. Caent
Harry
Oakley C. Curtis
H. Curtis
Mrummer
Seward E. Emmons
West Georgetown
Jeremiah Kennedy
Lamoine
Emmons
Seward P. Emmons
Georgetown
William V. Moses
Horn
Bath Independent
Philadelphia
Chicago
Kansas City
Rockland
Amory Houghton
Legislative Fish and Game Committee
Spencer Bay
Moosehead Lake
University of Maine
Sagadahockeey of Deeds
Atd
Francis Sullivan
Morse High
Far
Coin of
Peru
Samarium (Sym
New York
Taz
King Features Syndicate
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