Loss of steel and parking issues from wartime and rail changes
Steel magazine estimates 5,000,000 net tons of steel lost in 1940 due to war, mainly from merchant ships and naval craft. Separately, Bath station parking will be strained as Bath Iron Works takes over rail property, creating a need for hundreds more car spaces amid a harsh winter and longer days.
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Steel Magazine
Maine Central Railroad
Bath Station
Bath Iron Works Corporation
Maine highway program proposal stirs cost concerns
Augusta dispatches report a proposed six year highway program totaling 13.6 million dollars by State Senator Francis H. Friend of Skowhegan, chair of the Ways and Bridges committee. Critics urge economy and deeper cuts to make Maine financially sound, arguing a 13 million dollar program seems not a retrenchment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta
Francis H. Friend
Skowhegan
Legislative Committee On
Maine
City plows clear ice on ponds for skating surfaces
The article notes city plows have cleared ice on several ponds to provide skating surfaces for young people. It recalls older times when youngsters shovelled and broomed ice after snow, implying today’s youth have easier access to skating fun.
Maine shrimp fishery eyed as potential coastal industry
The Maine Development Commission reports a large school of shrimp near New Harbor and a fisherman hauling 250 pounds in a few hours earning ten cents a pound. Occasional sizable Maine coast catches over years suggest possible development of a substantial industry for local fishermen.
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Maine Development Commission
New Harbor
Maine
Battleship Maine Name Confirmed by President
Washington dispatch reports the President has decided to name one of the new 45,000 ton battleships Maine. Maine residents welcome the honor and recall the sinking of the battleship Maine in Havana harbor in February 1898.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Washington Dispatch
Havana
Nautical training ship idea gains broad support for Maine
Discussion of a training ship for Maine wins strong approval along the coast. If stationed in Maine, Bath is favored due to its shipbuilding plants and related ship accessorie facilities.
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Maine
Bath
Federal health service issues influenza guidance amid Bath outbreak
Officials warn residents of Bath to limit contact with the sick and improve ventilation as influenza cases surge nationwide. The health service reports 77,144 illnesses as of January 4 with Texas bearing the heaviest burden at 32,933 cases and notes a rise in pneumonia linked to the germ.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Federal Health Service
Health Service
Federal Service
Texas
Bailey cites audit figures on Bath bridge finances
Bath Maine January 16 1941 editor independent claims public statement on Carleton Bridge audit shows assets 138517.11 liabilities 137107.68 balance 1409.43 Maine Central Sinking Fund stands 182533.39 excess 3058.65 total 4468.08 enough to cover interest and expenses. criticizes toll extension and notes Bath Brunswick road funds and Martin Point Bridge contract approved January 15 1941 Portland would oppose toll bridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Maine
the Independent
Carleton
Maine Central Sinking Fund
Bath-Brunswick
Martin Point
Portland
Falmouth
Bath Mayor backs Greek War Relief drive aims
Mayor Robert H. Haskell proclaims the Bath Branch of Greek War Relief Incorporated as the official unit for the city to raise funds for Greece on a January 20, 1941 community drive promoted by local Americanized Greeks. He urges Bath citizens to give generously.
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Haskell
Greek War Relief, Inc
Bath
Maine
Europe
Greece
Robert H. Haskell
Greek War Relief, Incorporated
City of
Probate Court Session Reports and Real Estate Actions
Sagadahoc Probate Court led by Judge Arthur J. Dunton issued wills and administrative petitions for estates in Bath Richmond Woolwich Bowdoinham and Phippsburg. Inventories and accounts were filed approved and real estate sales and private sale certificates noted along with action on disputed claims. The Hancock county sheriff prepared a Federal inch calibre riot gun with gas shells to counter mob violence and barricaded suspects.
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Arthur J. Dunton
Sagadahoc
Alexander W. Robinson
Bath
Ralph O. Dale
Horace E. Allen
Rosetta W. Allen
Woolwich
Florence L. Mank
Victor C. Pollard
Caleb W. Sedgley
Walter E. Sedgley
Bowdoinham
Florence F. Kelley
Flora Mayers
Richmond
Wilber Cooper
Alton M. Cooper
George W. Tyler
Franklin Tyler
Mary R. Tyler
John Burgess
Cora F. Burgess
John L. Perry
Florence Kelley
Flora Meyers
George C. Nichols
Emily N. Ingalls
Phippsburg
Mary Arline McNeill Gay
Margaret Ann Sylvester
John P. Carey
George J. Ingalls
Everett G. Lemont
Pearl M. Lemont
J. W. Randlette
James H. Gallagher
Hancock County Sheriff's Office
Statewide Student Musicians Contest Set for March 29
The State of Maine contests for young artists and student musicians, sponsored by the National Federation of Music Clubs, will be held in Portland on Saturday March 29. Winners advance to District contests in Providence April 26 and national finals in Los Angeles in June 1941. The events cover violin piano violin cello organ and voice with age limits 18 to 23 for student musicians and 21 to 30 for young artists. Blanks and bulletins are available from State Chairman Mrs. Sarah W. Scribner, 14 Deering Street, Portland, with applications due by March 1.
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State of Maine
National Federation of Music Clubs
Portland
Sarah W. Scribner
Providence
R. I
Los Angeles
Nightingale club to host benefit tea for Memorial hospital
Nightingale club holds its annual benefit tea at the Hotel Sedgwick on January 28 from four to six to raise funds for Memorial hospital equipment. Co chairs Mrs. Herbert S. Cavanaugh and Mrs. James B. Lemont oversee committees including tickets hospitality wraps and kitchen with Miss Barbara Freeman in charge of a cake drawing. The event is open to the public and aims for strong attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert S. Cavanaugh
James B. Lemont
Nightingale Club
Memorial Hospital
Sedgwick
Danford McDonald
Arthur King
Helen V. Downing
Arline Footer
Anne King
Harold Freeman
Carroll Davis
Davis
Arthur Pratt
Ralph O. Dale
Emery Footer
Barbara Freeman
Ponds Cleared for Skaters in City
Goddard's pond at the South End and the Frog pond in Sewall's field at the North End were cleared of snow by the city highway department on Thursday morning. Alderman William A. Daley, a proponent of better recreation for youths, is said to be largely responsible for the work. A plow truck cleared Goddard's pond while a horse-drawn plow was used at the Frog pond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goddard
Sewall’s
Highway Department
William A. Daley
Goddard's Pond
Frog Pond
Cosmo Music-Drama Club reorganizes with new leaders
The Cosmopolitan club reorganized its Music-Drama Department last Wednesday naming Mrs Roscoe P McFadden as chairman Mrs Leonard F Wetherbee as vice chairman and Miss Eleanor P Danforth as secretary-treasurer The group will study dramatics makeup and more and plans a February program featuring two plays a pantomime and both vocal and instrumental music Not Today Madam features Ada Y Greenblatt and Alice F Johnson Horse of Another Color stars Amy A Irish and Mrs Edwin H P Lowell
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cosmopolitan Club
Roscoe P. McFadden
Leonard F. Wetherbee
Eleanor P. Danforth
Ada Y. Greenblatt
Alice F. Johnson
Amy A. Irish
Edwin H. P. Lowell
Higbee Headed Navy Nurse Corps 1908 1922 Remembered
Taps sounded at Arlington as Mrs Lenah Sutcliffe Higbee of Deer Isle longtime head of the Navy Nurse Corps from 1908 to 1922 died January 10 after years in Washington where she led 500 nurses. Born in England she was the widow of Marine Corps Col John Henley Higbee.
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Arlington National Cemetery
Lenah Sutcliffe Higbee
Deer Isle
Navy Nurse Corps
Band of Mercy
Col
John Henley Higbee
The
Marine Corps
Sewing Machine Needed by Committee for War Relief
A request from the British War Relief Clothing committee at the Dummer Street School seeks a sewing machine loan. Mrs. Alexander MacDonald is asked to respond, as layettes are being crafted for shipment while canned foods are not needed.
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Clothing Committee
British War Relief
Dummer Street
Alexander MacDonald
Daley and Partinen Family Weekend Visit Plans
Mr and Mrs William H Daley and son Billy and Mr and Mrs Nino Partinen of 997 Middle Street left Saturday to spend the weekend with Mr and Mrs Elmer Nelson in Thomaston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Daley
Billy
Nino Partinen
Middle Street
Elmer Nelson
Thomaston
Federal housing appears unlikely in Bath and Brunswick
Brunswick resident T Harrison Riley Jr reports in Washington that private capital will likely drive housing for defense workers, making government financed projects unlikely. Rotary clubs oppose govt housing due to tax and municipal burdens, while private investment could align with community interests as long as industrial activity continues.
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Defense Housing Commission
Bath
Brunswick
T. Harrison Riley, Jr
Washington, D.C
Rotary Club
Brunswick Rotary Club
Riley
Rotary
Washington
Hartszog
Federal Housing Administration
Maine Garden Clubs Plan 1941 Rangeley Convention
The Garden Club Federation of Maine chose Rangeley Lakes House for the 1941 convention with date to be announced. Legislative chair Mrs. Pattangall said bills before the 90th Maine Legislature aim to boost roadside beautification including hot dog stands and restrict shrubbery along highways. Speakers included Prof. George P. Steinbauer of the University of Maine and Will Curtis of South Sudbury Massachusetts.
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Garden Club Federation of
Maine
Rangeley Lakes House
William R. Pattangall
American Civic and Planning Board
George P. Steinbauer
University of Maine
Will Curtis
South Sudbury
Mass
Auto Registration Bureau Opens at City Hall
A temporary auto registration bureau will operate in City Hall auditorium on February 12 13 and 14 to help register cars for the next year. Inspector Levi W Flint of the State Police and a bureau clerk run the office with Mayor Haskell offering departmental support. The bureau serves Bath and nearby Sagadahoc county areas and City Treas Young will handle excise tax calculations and payments.
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City Hall Auditorium
Levi W. Flint
State Police
Registration Bureau
Haskell
Executive Department
Bath
Sagadahoc
Treas. Young
Telephone Bridge Benefit By Dike P T A
A four day telephone bridge event by the Dike P T A brought together many hosts and players including Mrs. Merton Dearing and Mrs. Maurice Merton L Deering. Refreshments were provided by all. Prizes went to Mrs. John W. Gilmore for bridge and to Mrs. John M. Conley for contract. Twenty tables were in play. Chairmen were Mrs. Pinkham and Mrs. Hayward.
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Dike P.T.A
Merton Dearing
Maurice Merton L. Deering
Maurice B. Shea
Hermon W. Crocker
John F. Bowie
Raymond Powers
Donald D. Young
Walter B. James
Fred O. Hayward
Fred D. Pinkham
W. P. Marks
Ralph E. Crocker
Minstrel Dates Set for Bath Lodge Elks Appeal
The Bath Lodge of Elks committee schedules February 24 and 25 Monday and Tuesday nights for a minstrel show to launch a campaign raising 20 pounds for Memorial hospital.
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Bath Lodge of Elks
Memorial Hospital
Birth of Charles Fuller in Center Street family
Charles Richard Fuller is born to Mr. and Mrs. Harold Fuller at Memorial hospital on January 14. The infant arrives as the couple’s newborn son.
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Charles Richard Fuller
Harold Fuller
Center Street
Memorial Hospital
Maine nautical school proposal eyes Bath and Sagadahoc
A bill in the Maine Legislature seeks to establish a three year Maine Nautical School with a schoolship funded by a 50 000 biennial appropriation. Elizabeth Deering of Bath and Repressitive Rath A Leavitt of Portland push the plan as Kennebec river port Bath offers ideal location for training in deck and engineering seamanship with possible shipbuilding exposure.
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Rath A. Leavitt
Portland
Maine Nautical School
Elizabeth Deering
Bath
Sagad&hoc County
Representative Deering
Kennebec
Maine Seaboard
Leavitt
Chase, Leavitt & Co
Portland Steamship Agents
Busy Bees Doll Day at the Dike School
Brownies held a doll show at Dike School directed by Mrs. Leonard F. Wetherbee and Mrs. Roger M. Luke with judges Mrs. Linwood F. Carr and Mrs. Marius H. Page. Twenty five dolls were on display. Lorraine Hamlin won nearest doll, Muriel Ayer earned honorable mention, Judith Hibbs won most grown up doll, Helen Cook took best baby doll. Barbara Hatch showed the oldest doll at 20 years, Jane Ellen Mocklar displayed the oldest Pinocchio, and Judith Hibbs earned honorable mention for a Brownie Scout doll.
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Busy Bee Pack of Brownies
Dike School
Leonard F. Wetherbee
Roger M. Luke
Linwood F. Carr
Marius H. Page
Lorraine Hamlin
Muriel Ayer
Judith Hibbs
Helen Cook
Barbara Hatch
Jane Ellen Mocklar
Bathman Fined After DUI Arraignment in Brunswick Court
Charles L. Schultz, 23, of 24 Dummer Street, Brunswick, was arraigned Saturday in municipal court on drunken driving charges. Found guilty, he received a $100 fine plus $15.40 in costs. Schultz worked on the bending floor at Hardings Fabrication for Bath Iron Works. Judge Willis E. Roberts presided.
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Brunswick
Charles L. Schultz
Dummer Street
Schultz
Hardings
Bath Iron Works Corp
Willis E. Roberts
Winter Street Ladies Food Exchange Planned for Jan 31
Winter Street Ladies voted Friday to hold a food exchange on January 31 with Mrs. Fred E. Foote and Mrs. Clifford B. Wilband in charge. They also approved Red Cross work at Friday meetings led by Mrs. Walter H. Bowker. A luncheon was served by several officers and the group noted a birthday cake for Rev. Joseph O. Purdue. Next meeting set for January 24 with hostesses and carpet fund bags collection reminder.
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Pinter
Street Ladies Aid
Fred E. Foote
Clifford B. Wilband
Red Cross
Walter H. Bowker
University of Maine
Alice E. Varney
Virginia Clay Hamilton
Hamilton
Arthur C. Lenfont
Wilband
Foote
Addison F. Pendleton
Charles Baker
William Potter
Charles P. Wetherbee
Joseph O. Purdue
Horace W. Ward
Archie E. Doyle
John H. Sylvester
Langdon T. Snipe
Warren E. Kershner
Clinton D. Wilson
David L. Black
Car Y. Kennedy
Carpet Fund
Campaign drives coin boxes to aid infantile paralysis fight
Under Mrs. James I. Nostall of Sagadahoc county the 1941 fund drive distributed coin cards in Bath and county schools Friday. Morse high school installed 18 coin boxes while grade schools handed out coin cards. hopes to surpass last year’s nearly $250. Students volunteer to circulate cards in neighborhoods. more coin boxes are available through Mrs. Nostall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James I. Nostall
Sagadahoc
Bath
Morse High School
Ramona Council Honors Mrs Strout on Annual Visit
Mrs Carrie Strout of Bar Harbor received a formal Ramona Council D of P visit with a supper in her honor. The committee included Mrs Alexander McDonald chair Mrs Harold L Corliss and Mrs Edward J Burns. Remarks came from officers and the Brunswick council’s past great chief as Eva Sanford deputy presented a gift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrie Strout
Bar Harbor
Great Pocahontas
Ramona Council
D. of P
Alexander McDonald
Harold L. Corliss
Edward J. Burns
Brunswick Council
Eva Sanford
Strowt
Carrie Pyé Returns Home After Short Stay
Mrs. Carrie Pyé of Small Point returns to her sister Mrs. William W. Hosmer on Middle Street after a period away at Small Point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrie Pyé
Small Point
William W. Hosmer
Middle Street
Weekly Crossword Puzzle 35 Clues
Puzzle list with answers for masculine nickname golf implement border point of land conceal malt beverages to carry on as war paradise most however farm animal
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