Local notes and family updates from Wiscasset area
A pasted collection of terse local notices. Mentions visitors and guests including Philip Wallace and Blanch Ryan. References road work toward Forbes Cold Spring farm and changes at Harding plant. Includes family movements and a hospital note about a Deaconess Hospital procedure in Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiscasset
Philip Wallace
Smart
Dames Little
Gerald
Tom
Joseph Shannon
James
Ape
Little Turner
Blanch Ryan
George
C. Pease
Wal
Forbes Cold Spring
Gilbert
Herrie
Diane
Alan Blaisdell
Harding
Trotts
Sunset Hill
Chester B. Ae
Ronnodl
Nage
Oakland
Deaconess Hospital
Boston
Rey Radarman
John
Shore
Great. Lakes
Bath
Unclear OCR Brief on Local Snowplow Incident
Fragmentary report describes a snow event affecting Cox's Head and a Doughty truck abandoned. Plows and tow teams from Harring Barkston and Earl Lowell assist, with action near Parker Hear and ducks from Bath area. Readers note missing details and unclear names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cox
Doughty
Arthur Harring
Barkston
Earl Lowell
Parker Hearn
Percy
Bath
Eben Oes
Bob
Lowel
Ipas
Bath Box Company Factory Nears Partial Operation
About 60 men are now employed in constructing the Bath Box Company factory on the New Meadows river bank in West Bath. The frame is nearly finished and partial operations are expected within a month with full production soon after, according to company officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Box
Bath ‘Box. Co
NewMeadows River
West Bath
Lgcaxtantety TS
Seven Persons Escape Flames In Brunswick Fire
Smoke and near zero temperatures aided a Brunswick blaze that damaged Ralph Co. Covel's goods store and the Acme Co. remodeling project. A freight train near Winter Street bridge halted as police waited out the fire. damage unofficially estimated in the thousands, blanketing stocks and property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nla Prepa
War veteran decorated sailor returns to civilian life
Howard Lowans of Mercersburg receives eight battle stars on Theatre and Asiatic-Pacific ribbons along with two Philippines Liberation and European African ribbons. Son of Mr and Mrs Lowans, he resides at Lambert Park with wife Lois McLellan Pa and son William Lee. Navy officer commends his work and sends a personal note from Secretary James Foran wishing good luck as he returns to civilian life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philippines
Sec
Navy
James Forsan
Founders Day PTA events mark Parker Head activities
The vestry hosted a Founders Day play and penny sale amid decorations as the PTA marks five years in Parker Head Maine while the Maine unit notes a 30th anniversary for the state PTA. Rev A Bernard Webber resigns from Tremont Temple post and other local residents have holiday updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Parker Head
Caida
Earl Lowell
Eorgetown
PTA
Lowell
Hat Augusta
National Pro
Parker Head
Maine
High Street
A. Bernard Webber
Boston
Tremont Temple
Lloyd Lowell
Richard Dozois
Dorothy Cushing
Morse High
Herbert Bassett
Princeton Street
Edwin M. Wyman
Florence Rollins
Clarence Sheffield
Perkins Island
Mr. Marshall
Leston Harrington
Albert Gray
Frank Burnell
Willow Street
Bath
Robert Thistle
Rhode Island
George Wilson
J. S. C. Gilman
John Rollins, Jr
Memorial Hospital
Harold Barkelow
Arthur Lear
Leeds
J. D. Libby
Bath Street Safety Question Sparks City Blame Talk
A woman on a local bus asks if the city is responsible if someone is struck by sliding cars after the snow causes pedestrians to walk in streets. Early in the morning sidewalks were cleared, but evenings remain hazardous as drivers are blinded by oncoming traffic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Construction Under Way At Central Maine Power Plant
At Wiscasset, an additional 20 000 KW steam unit is being built for Central Maine Power Co. The plant is expected to be in operation by late summer or early fall of 1947.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiscasset
Central Maine Power Con
Phippsburg Village News Mixes Weather, School Plans, and Local Walks
Reports on a severe snowstorm and plowing keeping roads open around Arthur and Phippsburg. Notices announce PTA meeting with Superintendent Gilman and financial talk, plus local visits and family updates from Bath, Winnegance, and Long Island. Peggy the lost dog and a fox stealing a rooster are included alongside community notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur
Phippsburg
Peggy
Rooster Wallace
Howe
Eacsot
Sprague
Eugene
Southonne
Phippsburg Christian
Hce
George Buchanan
Phippsburg Center
Attit
le Conzier
Portland
Parker
P.T.A
Stephee C. Gilman
Walter J. McCourt
Stanwood C. Gilman
Lincoln
Sagadahoc
Augusta
Burt Osgood, Jr
Bath
Laurence Taylor
Guy Crowley
Dora Bridges
Boston
Ellison Moody
Lester Morse
Judy
Virginia Perkins
Winnegance
van Smith
Martha Beals
Clarence Wallace
Herbert Yeaton
West Point
G. E. McNulty
George Barnes
McNulty
Snipe
Driver logs over 200000 miles without incident before retirement
The driver has accumulated more than 200000 miles on the road and has never had an accident until his retirement this week. He reflects on a long career and steady record as he steps away from active service.
Longtime Androscoggin Street Railway Official Retires
A veteran superintendent and driver from the Androscoggin and Street Railway, who served from 1902 to 1918, plans to pursue new work after a career tied to Plymouth cars. He married Ber nice Morse, who worked in Oliver’s office, and friends congratulate him on his strong record while wishing success in his future venture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Androscoggin and Street Railway
Hepany
O. M. Redion
Front
Ferry Streets
Plymouth
Bernice Morse
Oliver
Woolwies and Holidays Served at Home
Woolwies offers holiday meals at home with prepared options and delivery. The service emphasizes convenience for families during festive seasons with ready to heat dishes and scheduling.
Loring Hart Completes Studies Over Holiday Recess
Loring Hart finishes his studies this week during the holiday recess accompanied by his parents Mr and Mrs Joseph E Hart of High street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loring Hart
Joseph E. Hart
High Street
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North Bath
John 1
Sraetan
Junior College
Gilles School
Woolwies
Cla Les
Faranecfs
Auto Accessories Department
Kenmore
Buckeye
Dover
Stove Department
Paint Department
Men’s Wear Department
Homart
Homart Steel
China
Builders’ Department
Sale
Hemart
Center Street
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