City to modernize schools with new wings and facilities
The Board of Education proposes a major modernization of Huse, Mitchell, North Grammar and Street schools, adding classrooms, an activities room and a cafeteria to centralize grades seven and eight. The plan seeks federal funds for lunches and indoor spaces, with a northeast wing at Huse and extended playgrounds.
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Bath
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Aneh E. Ae
Mitchell
Pri- Dike 1
Maine
Andrews
Huse
Fe.roup
Board of Education
Washington Street
Themmunity Club
Smelt Fishermen Save Equipment Amid Ice Threat
Report from the waterfront notes smelt fishermen securing gear as crews battle ice conditions. Weather warnings and sea ice impeded operations near Arrowsic with vessels moored and lines cast as crews work to free gear and preserve equipment.
Hospital Auxiliary Holds Monthly Meeting
The auxiliary gathered at the hospital with 17 circulating items and 32 hours logged by workers. Reports highlighted ongoing service, Christmas gifts for student nurses, Cozy Corner shop efforts, and 80 volunteer hours, with a next meeting set for February 1.
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W. Bragg
Ahdirman
Carney
Nccee
Pere. A. Karcher Jackson
King
Corliss Street
Th Central
Winter Street
Joseph I. Smith
Alexander MacDonald
Handling woodlots discussed by county officials
A. D. Nutting and Charles L. Eastman will meet Thursday at 2 pm in City Hall with county representatives to discuss revenue from woodlot management. The Extension Service estimates doubled revenue from woodlot production through proper handling and tax-forfeited land may yield value. A similar meeting is planned in Madison County.
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A. D. Nutting
Charles L. Eastman
Farm Bureau
Wiston
Family dispute ends in fatal farmhouse shooting
An investigation outlines a killing at a Brunswick County farmhouse involving Harry Gage, his wife, and Willey as relatives recount tense exchanges after a visit to Bath Memorial Hospital. Pottle was shot in the living room after an evening in Brunswick with beer and coal purchases preceding the fatal moment.
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van Slovet
Gage
Oreach
Addion
Willey
Bianne
Masemneer
Harry
Wiley
Pottle
Saturda
Bath Memorial Hospital
Harry Gage
Brunswick
Sheriff Messenger
Capt. Shepard
Gass
Ert
Harry Ge
Gages
Huse Street
Se Trou
George Westonle
Thin
Massuniamne
Chel
Box of Bills Found Hidden at High Street Home
A dug up cellar box at the High street home of Lincoln W Marston and his wife Adams L Marston held a large sum in bills totaling thousands of dollars. Mrs Marston died at Memorial hospital after the box was discovered. The elderly couple had little access to life necessities and their health declined. Mr Marston remains a hospital patient.
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Lincoln W. Marston
High Street
Adam L. Marston
Memorial Hospital
Mr. Marston
Destroyer Robert L. Wilson Christened at Bath Iron Works
The U S S Robert L. Wilson, a 1946 first launch, slides down the ways at Bath Iron Works as Mrs. Joe Wilson christens the new destroyer. Pfc Robert Lee Wilson of Centralia Ill died on Tinian Aug 3 1944 earning the Medal of Honor. His heroism is cited along with Presidential Unit Citations and the Purple Heart.
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Robert L. Wilson
Bath Iron Works Corporation
Maine Central Station
Carlton Bridge
Joe Wilson
Centralia, Ill
Robert Lee Wilson
Pfc. Wilson
Centralia
Tinian
Marianas
Medal of Honor
Pfc
Wilson
Marine Division
Solomons
Pri Atoll
Tarawa
Pacific
Bath Center Social Room Draws Citywide Participation
The Bath Community Center marked its first month with over 9 000 users including students servicemen and adults. Open 370 hours the center hosted 12 dances four talent shows two business girl programs and several committee meetings while staying under budget.
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Bath Community Center
Johnson
Joseph I. Smith
Norman Adams
Lennie Lizotte
Mr. Johnson
A&p
First National
Senter's
W. T. Grant’s
Sears Roebuck
F. W. Woolworth
J. J. Newberry
N. E. Tel. & Tel. Co
Pye of Small Point Receives Meritorious Service Citation
Raymond R. Pye T/5 US Army, son of Mr and Mrs Maurice Pye of Small Point, earns meritorious service citation. His brothers Clifford and Clyde also serve. Clifford in the Marine Corps in the South Pacific and Clyde in the Army in Germany. Raymond trained at Fort Devens and Camp Edwards, earned promotion to Technician Fifth Grade, and served in the 544th Engineer Boat and Shore Regiment. The family notes pride as all three sons near homecoming.
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Raymond R. Pye
T/5
Maurice Pye
Small Point
Corp
Clifford M. Pye
U. S. Marine Corps
South Pacific
Clyde Pye
Germany
Raymond
Japan
Clifford
Howard Bowker
Bath Iron Works
Clyde
Engineer Boat and
Fort Devens
Mass
544Th Engineer Boat and
Camp Edwards
Pye
Camp Gordon Johnson
Florida
Asault
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Smeltville
Arrowsic
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Lewiston
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Ara Elkand
Bath Hospital
Small
Claire Elder
Eleanor Ca
Ohmae
Charles M. Tubbs
Grace Episcopal Church
Yellena Seevers
Elizabeth Selden
Gertrude Bates
Nursing Service
School of Nursing
Bates
Florence Nightingale
Bath Auto
Tel. OS
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