March of Dimes Fund Drive Expands Worldwide Effort
The National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis launches a broader annual appeal led by Basil O'Connor with Birthday Parties and celebrations on Roosevelt's birthday. Events span the United States and overseas, including Kilometre of Diecis in Italy and Polio Prevention Parties in Utah, with theaters joining Motion Pictures March of Dimes Week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Foundation For
Italy
Iran
United States
New York
Washington
Boston
Rome
Wisconsin
Mr. Roosevelt
Kansas
Utica
Jackson
Mississippi
Oklahoma
South Carolina
Parris Island
Utah
Idaho
Maine
Bath
Governor Hildreth Begins Term With Policy Focus
Governor Hildreth has been inaugurated and outlined his agenda to the Legislature. He has signed his first measure and organized his office while stressing state surplus, tax policy, reduced federal encroachment, postwar projects, and employment, with emphasis on agriculture.
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Hildreth
Maine resources praised as Baxter Park gains acreage
The article notes broad approval for Maine resource development and Governor Baxter winning support for a second term urged in 1946. Ex Governor Percival Baxter further proves his generosity by donating additional acreage to Baxter Park near Mount Katahdin, a lasting gift for residents and future generations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Percival P. Baxter
Baxter Park
Mount Katahdin
Bath Introduces New Buses On Local Line
Bath debuts new buses in service on the local line. The public should see the vehicles are kept clean and well presented, not defaced or damaged in appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Who Will Seek the Mayoralty Berth This Year
The question rings through the city as March nears asking which individuals will run for mayor this year. Local politics buzzes with speculation about likely candidates and party support in upcoming elections.
Regional Conference for Teachers Planned Feb. 15
Bath Department of Education and Superintendent L. A. Addiion plan a regional conference for elementary teachers in Bath on Feb. 15. Dr. Burton of Augusta will discuss a new Maine curriculum. meeting includes Augusta Gardiner Brunswick Lewiston Auburn unions and 500+ teachers. Stanley Gilman guides the program. Addison handles arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath Department of Education
Superintendent of Schools
L. A. Addiion
Burton
Augusta
State Department of Education
Maine
Gardiner
Brunswick
Lewiston
Auburn
Stanley Gilman
School Union 48
Addison
Coast Guard Film At Opera House Showcases Normandy Efforts
Beachhead to Berlin, the only color film of the Normandy invasion, plays at the Opera House detailing Coast Guard roles in landing troops, rescue work, and naval operations with the United Nations forces during D-Day and beyond. Batley, LST veteran, will speak at the Coast Guard Recruiting Office after the showing to discuss training and assignment opportunities for 17 year olds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Normandy
United States Coast Guard
Channel
United Nations
Coast Guard
Bat
Albert Batley
Custom House
Rag Rugs Laundering and Starching Tips
Launder small rag rugs with rich suds and warm water. After rinsing, dip into a light starch solution. Press out water by hand or with a loose wringer and dry flat on paper on a basement or porch floor. Starch adds body and helps keep the rugs flat.
Air Travel War Changes Traffic Mix and Volume
Air travel demand shifted sharply with an estimated total value around 125 million dollars. Passenger transport accounted for about 72 percent, mail 21 percent, and express 7 percent of the total.
Expensive Stinkwood Tops World Wood Prices
A scarce South African stinkwood recently sold for 21.63 dollars per cubic foot, marking it the highest priced commercial timber worldwide. The record price highlights the wood type’s rarity and strong demand in luxury markets.
Nurse Joins Army After Training at Maine General Hospital
Lieut. Brooks daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred B Brooks of Brunswick previously worked as a nurse at Bath Iron Works hospital before her Army appointment. She trained at Maine General hospital and is assigned from Cushing Memorial Hospital Framingham Massachusetts.
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Cushing Memorial Hospital
Framingham
Mass
Bath Iron Works
Lieut. Brooks
Fred 8 B. Brooks
Brunswick
Maine General Hospital
War News From Home Major POW Letters and Returns
A mother and father in Bath Maine read letters from son Sgt Carl Erlebach POW in Germany who reports good health and asks for hot drinks and starch items. Cpl Paul Paradis returns on a 30 day furlough after three years in the South Pacific. Two Bath youths register at Rainbow Corner Red Cross in Paris on New Year's Eve. Donald Knight M M 2 C returns to his aircraft carrier after 17 days leave. nine stars on his service stripe. Pfc Clarence B Clark Jr USAAF earns Good Conduct Medal in the Philippines after serving since Feb 1943, 14 months in the Pacific. Morse High graduate 1942 now in service with Bath Iron Works background.
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Cpl
Paul J. Paradis
U.S.A
Rainbow Corner
Red Cross
Paris
France
Sgt
Bruce Fulton
Eva L. Kingsbury
George H. Brooks
Donald F. Knight
U.S.N
Pacific
Lester Knight
Washington Street
Bath
Granville Wallace
C.M
West Point
Harlan Lewis
Boothbay Harbor
Clarence B. Clark
High Street
Pfc
Clarence B. Clark, Jr
USAAF
Philippines
Pfo. Clark
Morse High School
Bath Iron Works
Charles Genthner
Orris C. Genthner
Jane
Columbia
S. C
Yuma
Ariz
Hollywood
Gene Raymond
Jeanette MacDonald
Genthner
Morse High
Lions Club
the Phoenix
Andrew J. Hart
RDM 3
USN
Andrew B. Hart
Floral Street
Honolulu
Andrew
Robert Hart
USA
South Pacific
Lawrence R. Hart
S. 2/c
Corpus Christi
Tex
Naval Training Center
Boston
Allen Adams
Wesley Street
Pvt
Kenneth B. Adams
Adams
Brewer
New Jersey
Bath Iron Works veteran dines with officers abroad in England
Christmas dinner guests include Corp James E. Drake Jr and Lieut Col Reginald P. Lombard U S A M C stationed in England. Drake once worked in Bath Iron Works counting department and is now company clerk of the 434th Ordnance M V A. Lombard, a South Portland physician, hails from Maine and Mrs Lombard is Dorothy Jewett of this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James E. Drake, Jr
Reginald P. Lombard
M. C
England
Lord
Lady Dulverton
Batsford
Eng
Corp. Drake
Bath Iron Works
South
Atlanta Ordnance Department
Atlanta
434Th Ordnance M. V. A
Lombard
Portland
Dorothy Jewett
Drake
Chester Lant
High Street
Bath
Bath Native Serves With Troop Carrier Wing In Europe
Correlates a Bath Maine native Corporal Ernest R. Avery Jr serving as a clerk with a headquarters squadron of a Troop Carrier Service Wing in the European Theatre of Operations. The unit aids maintenance and air transport for the First Airborne Army during the Holland invasion. It mentions other service members including Charles Genthner and Andrew J. Hart with family ties in Bath.
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U.S
Corp
Ernest R. Avery, Jr
Ernest R. Avery
Bath
Franklin S. Henley
U. S
Paul L. Williams
Hollands
First
Airborne Army
Corporal Avery
Morse High School
Army
Bath Daily Times
The
Bath Iron Works
Local Absolute Valor Patterned by War News
Capt. Levine of the 32nd Infantry in the 7th Division awaits orders after Kwajalein fighting. Eugene Babine returns to his ship after home leave. Samuel Lakin Jr. heals from a California auto crash while his wife travels to be with him. Five Maine Marines at Cherry Point rise in rank. PFC Herman N. Wright Jr. and others on duty at the base. Howard Fleming returns to Sampson Naval Base after leave. Clifton Leeman Jr. wounded in Europe. Cyril Leeman reported missing then killed. Pvt. William C. McNeill wounded in action in the Asiatic theatre. Cpl. James S. Mackaye listed as missing in action. Allen Adams reunites with his son Pvt. Kenneth B. Adams, alive after being presumed dead. son hospitalized overseas after D-Day France injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Levine
U.S. Army
Samuel Levine
North Street
Fletcher General Hospital
Cambridge
Dutch New Guinea
California
Ohio
Levine
Leyte Island
Philippines
Vine
32Nd Infantry
Kwajalein Island
Samuel P. Lakin, Jr
U.S.2/c
Treasure Island Navy Hospital
Ralph White
Torinette
Judith
Dennis Gaudette
Western Avenue
Mrs. Lakin
Maine
U. S. Marine Corps
Marine Corps Air Station
Cherry Point
N. C
Bath
Herman N. Wright, Jr
Pfc. Wright, Jr
H. Wright
Summerstreet
Marine Corps
Bath Iron Works
Clifton Leeman, Jr
Clifton Leeman
Granite Street
Anothe
Cyril Leeman
Philathea class officers installed at Corliss Street Baptist
The Philathea class at Corliss Street Baptist Church held a mystery covered dish supper in the vestry. Rev. Albert Freeman installed new officers: Bernice Achorn president, Martie Berry vice president, Marguerite Cornish treasurer, Rachel Waters secretary, and Chester Plant teacher. Eula Morang, retiring president, received a gift along with the teacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philathea
Corliss Street Baptist Church
Marguerite Cornish
Velma Cornish
Catharine Campbell
Albert Freeman
Bernice Achorn
Martie Berry
Rachel Waters
Chester Plant
Eula Morang
Cleaning tips for broom care and storage
A short advice note explains how to wash a broom in medium warm suds, add a few drops of ammonia for very dirty brooms, rinse thoroughly, and hang the broom when not in use to prevent straw contact with the floor.
Plywood Outpacing Solid Timber in Dimensional Stability
Plywood is stronger than solid timber and experiences less dimensional change from atmospheric conditions. The statement highlights plywood’s improved rigidity and resistance to moisture and temperature shifts compared with traditional lumber.
Probate Court Tuesday Session Delivers Wills and Admin Orders
At the January 9 Probate Court session the docket shows wills allowed for Orville E. Page Bath and Helen K. McLanathan Andover Mass with executors named. Various estates filed wills administrations and inventories including Carter Noyes and King Richmond and Bath matters. Several accounts were approved including Quimby Sheldon Hedrick and Gignoux with conservator actions by the National Bank of Commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orville E. Page
Bath
Carrie N. Page
Fredericene S. Fellows
Richmond
Charles E. Bolton
Helen K. McLanathan
Andover
Mass
Sagadahoc County
Helen F. Noyes
Bedford
Minnie E. Noyes
Flora A. Carter
Mason C. Carter
Harry T. Madden
William B. Haggett
Edith M. Madden
Philip Roberts
Rena H. Roberts
Alma T. King
Walter W. Haskins
Admr
C.t.a
Caroline Baker Quimby
Shrewsbury
Caroline Baker Anderson
Mary J. Sheldon
Esther M. Dickey
Thaddeus Hedrick
Stella~ M. Hedrick
Katherine Gignoux
Cape Elizabeth
National Bank of Commerce of Portland
Castillo Will Start Boxing Classes at YMCA
K. O. Castillo begins boxing instruction at the YMCA this Friday at 4 30 pm. Classes run every Tuesday and Friday from 4 30 to 5 39 with full equipment provided. The program aims to give boys a safe physical activity, not develop pros, and is limited to 6th and 7th graders sign up at the YMCA desk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. O. Castillo
Castillo
Maine
Mexico
Winter Street Ladies Aid Meets Friday
Ladies Aid of Winter Street church met Friday afternoon with hostesses and twenty members present. President Mrs. Arthur C. Lemont announced an all day session next Friday with luncheon at noon led by chairwoman Mrs. Fred Foote. Member Mrs. John Cooke is a patient at a Pennsylvania hospital. The Sunshine basket will be packed at Friday's meeting and each member was asked to bring her own butter and sugar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur C. Lemont
Fred Foote
Lemont
John Cooke
Pennsylvania
Two Fire Alarms Reported In City Fractions
An alarm from box 63 reported a fire in a Washington street automobile as radiator armor overheated and caused ignition. Damage was limited to wiring. Neighbors misread steam from wall paper removal as smoke and triggered another alarm at a Middle street residence where no fire occurred.
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Washington
York Streets
Fire Department
Washington Street
Harry Thompson
Middle Street
High Street
Dromore Grange Installs Officers at Tuesday Meeting
State Deputy Cleveland Marriner presided at Dromore grange installation with Mrs. Freda Hopkins and Harold Jones assisting. New officers include Robert Metcalf as worthy master and Ada Norris as treasurer, among others. fifth degree set for Jan. 31 at West Bath grange.
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Dromore Grange
Cleveland Marriner
Enterprise Jeta Richmond
Freda Hopkins
Harold Jones
Robert Metcalf
Elmer Rogers
Lucy G. Rogers
Clarence Spinney
Alfred Stearns
Sophie McPherson
Ada Norris
Aletha Campbell
Ralph Trask
Annie Wilson
Ceres
Helen Gagnon
Pomona
Elsie Spinney
Flora
Evelyn Beal
Lucy P. Rogers
Irma Preble
Donald Preble
Home and Welfare
Elfreda Perkins
Doris Bates
Frances Small
Ina Spinney
Frank Bates
Bodwell
Topsham
West Bath
Enterprise
Merriconeag
Metcalf
West Bath Grange
Marriner
Arthur C. Lemont
Wilfred Blair
Dromore
William H. Small, Jr
Plans Ladies Night at Sedgwick With Lobster Supper
The Lions club schedules a ladies night dinner dance at the Sedgwick on February 9. A Valentine party features Cliff Leeman's orchestra and a lobster salary supper at 6 30. Committee members include Homer Johnson Edward W Sampson Harold McElman Charles Bartlett Edgar Leavitt and I A Trueworthy.
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Lions Club
Sedgwick
Cliff Leeman
Homer Johnson
Edward W. Sampson
Harold McElman
Charles Bartlett
Edgar Leavitt
I. A. Trueworthy
Bath Iron Works Employee Struck by Car on Vine Street
A Bath Iron Works office worker was hit on Vine Street Thursday afternoon near five by a car driving on the wrong side. The vehicle glancingly struck her leg, bruising and cutting her. The driver fled, and the car number was not learned. The fur coat she wore is thought to have prevented a fracture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath Iron Works
Vine Street
Rationing Reminders For Consumers In Effect
Public notice lists valid stamps for Meat and Fats Blue and other food stamps, sugar stamps, shoes, and oil coupons. It notes specific book and stamp numbers, point values, and expiry dates including March 21 and August 31 1945.
Beacon Street Ladies to Install Officers
The Beacon Street Woman's Society of Christian Service will install its officers with District President Mrs. Willard McLean assisting. Elected: President Mrs. ieland Plum mer, vice president Mrs. Paul Moore, corresponding secretary Miss Bessie Clark, recording secretary Mrs. Lauren Stiles, treasurer Mrs. Aubrey Steen, secretary of Christian social relations Mrs. Irving Varney, secretary of missionary education Mrs. Arthur Packard, secretary of student work Mrs. Elmer Eldridge, secretary of children's work spiritual life and publicity Mrs. Charles Kinney, secretary of literature and publications Mrs. Roger Pierce, secretary of supplies Mrs. Wilbur Crocker, secretary of fellowship committee Mrs. William Craft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beacon Street Woman's Society of Christian Service
Willard McLean
Ieland Plummer
Paul Moore
Bessie Clark
Lauren Stiles
Aubrey Steen
Irving Varney
Arthur Packard
Elmer Eldridge
Charles Kinney
Roger Pierce
Wilbur Crocker
Wiliam Craft
Young Lad Injured When Hit by Car
Eight year old Frank Jewett son of Mr and Mrs Ernest S Jewett of Hardings was struck by an auto driven by Miss Sally Sortwell of Wiscasset. He arrived at Memorial Hospital with a fractured right leg and wrist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Jewett
Ernest S. Jewett
Hardings
Memorial Hospital
Sally Sortwell
Wiscasset
Red Cross Recruitment Urges Nurses For Army Service
Basil O’Connor chairman of the American Red Cross calls chapters to boost nurse recruitment for the Army after Roosevelt’s push. Volunteers can secure officer status. local interest contact Mrs Harold Hodgkins, Bath chapter procurement chair.
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Roosevelt
Basil O'Connor
American Red Cross
Red Cross
Army
Harold Hodgkins
Bath
Navy partners develop fireproof plywood for ships
Fireproof plywood created through cooperation between the navy bureau of ships forest products laboratory and private industry. It will be used extensively in the navy for bulkheads in small craft and in repairing battle damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy
Bureau of Ships
Forest Products Laboratory
Named by Toss Coin Decides Portland Name
Portland Oregon was chosen as the town name after a coin flip between two real estate men from Portland and Boston. The decision ended with Portland winning the toss and being adopted as the municipality name.
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Portland
Ore
Boston
Weekly Crossword Puzzle and Cryptoquote
A reader’s puzzle page presents a mixed set of crossword clues across and down with entries like Armadillos Discomfit Parrot and many others, followed by a Cryptoquote puzzle and a coded quotation. The page lists numerous clues for across and down while offering the final cryptogram string PPD Ks eX Si CoRSy el Gilt ls Zoe AEROCA TD NER ASCKYXTC LQF DNUT DWH IXC-TWw for decoding.
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National Editorial Association
March OF Dimes
Department of Education
Beachhead
Roy C. Richter
Carl Erlebach
Germany
O. K
Sidney Knight Jr
Portsmouth
N. H
Frances Knight
Belle Hunt
Navy Yard
Weils Glover
Richard Quick
Aington Street
Chapentral Church
Atlantic City
Pacific Coast
Mrs. Putnam
Sheila Jane
Brooks
Henry J. Grimard
Federal Street
Grimard
St. Grimard
William F. Grimard
Denver
Col
Eugene Babine
Howard Fleming
Denny Road
Lambert Park
Sampson
N. Y
William C. McNeill
C. William McNeill
Asiatic Theatre
James S. MacKaye
106Th Infantry
William P. MacKaye
New York City
William P. Nealley
Bangor
Neally
Philathea Class
Ada C. Minott
Phippsburg
Rebecca B. Minott
John Hall
Bowdoinham
Ernest Goodspeed
Albert J. Brunnell
Leslie F. Roberts
Frank A. Hall
Margaret F. Hall
Richard G. Tanner
Woolwich
Eliza F. Tanner
Winter Street Ladies’ Aid
Ladies Aid of
Winter Street Church
Wilbra Billings
Milton C. Trott
Harry F. Morin
Edgar Hatch
Grange
Beacon Street
Young Lad
Java
Louisiana
Porto Asia
River
Dance
Ais
Come
Spines Yarns Agent
Wen
Plato
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