Awakening of Americans to Danger of Expanding Government
The article portrays a broad civic awakening among farmers bankers labor leaders and businessmen who fear rising government power threatens private enterprise. It cites Lee Wiggins American Bankers Association on equitable taxation and socialized banking plus farm groups opposing subsidies and crop insurance. It calls for support for the March of Dimes and Fourth War Loan while noting Bath mayoral continuity and C I O political activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Lee Wiggins
Americaan Bankers Association
Special House Agricultural Committee
Michigan
State Farm Bureau
New Awakening
Hatton Sumners
Texas
House Judiciary Committee
Washington
Roosevelt Seen As Likely For Fourth Term Nomination
Indications suggest President Roosevelt may be the Democratic candidate for a fourth term. While silent, he reportedly desires it, and Midwestern Democrats in Washington yesterday urged him as the nominee. A convention gathering is planned to decide measures opposing his renomination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Bath
Rogers
a_— party
Roosevelt
Washington
Measwes
Bath Man Receives Navy Citation for Wartime Welding School Work
Percy L. Miller of Bath, owner of Maine welding schools in Randolph Bangor and Lewiston, has earned a Navy citation from Rear Admiral E L Cochrane. U S Rep Margaret C Smith praised his schools for graduating 4700 men and women in six years and supplying welders for Bath Iron Works. The Bureau of Ships notes the vital wartime contribution and commends his efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Percy L. Miller
Bath
Maine
Randolph
Bangor
Lewiston
U. S
Margaret C. Smith
R-Me
E. L. Cochrane
Bureau of Ships
U. S. Navy
Bath Tron
Missionary Society Holds All Day Meeting
Far and Near Missionary Society of Corliss Street church gathered Thursday for a noon COX lunch. Papers from Maine Seacoast Mission Storer College and President Myr Chaney were read. A skit Service and Sacrifice was performed. World Day of Prayer set for Feb 25. Cards to the sick were sent. Hospital supplies packed for Dr Dorothea Witt in Bango Africa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Far
Missionary Society of Corliss Street
John Hunt
Middle Street
Cox
Maine Seacoast
Storer College of Virginia
Myr. Chaney
Wiliam Will
Moffitt
Harold Walker
Jacob Wheeler
Merton Wright
Dorothea Witt
Bango Africa
Needed table and mirror for Naval Receiving station
A request seeks a table for writing purposes or a wall mirror to place in an officer room at the Naval Receiving station bar racks on Western Avenue. Anyone with either item should contact E. H. Robinson USO or Chief O'Connor USN at the bar racks, Tel 1600.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naval Receiving Station
Western Avenue
E. H. Robinson
USO
O’connor
USN
Tel
Club 42 Plans War Bond Drive and Local Donations
Club 42 held its first 2025 meeting with president Mrs. William Kelley. Members voted to support the Fourth War Loan drive by purchasing a bond and selling bonds at Bath Opera House. An advisory committee was formed including Mrs. Dorothy Olsen and others. The group also agreed to donate funds for Memorial Hospital dishes. A white elephant sale raised funds, and a monthly book review program will begin with Miss Mary Carroll reviewing the first book.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Club
William Kelley
Bath Opera House
Dorothy Olsen
Norman Adams
Charles Hoebel
Bolly Goodwin
Memorial Hospital
George B. Wolstenholme
Malcolm Lundverg
Doro
Anicker
Texas
Ways and Means
Mary Lee
Louise Trainor
John A. Greene Jr
Richard Haskell
Mary Carroll
Farm Bureau hears War on Waste focus in West Bath
West Bath Farm Bureau met at Mrs. Perry L. Thompson’s home to discuss War on Waste emphasizing reducing family level waste across 34 million homes. Topic covered food selection seasons proper prep preservation leftover use and pest protection. dinner featured baked beans brown bread and salad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. R. Coombs
West Bath Farm Bureau
Perry L. Thompson
E. W. Hagpett
E. K. Thompson
E. C. Donnell
Oscar Adams
Doris McCready
Adams
Red Cross
Joseph Oliver
Willam Coombs
Willam Davis
Everett Manter
Hugo Saindelin
Lor- Singil
Elfery Whittemere
Barbara Adants
Curo Mornte
Farewell gathering honors two members departing for Navy
Thomas Decourcey and William Hamel were honored by the Knights of Columbus for their imminent Navy service at a Thursday gathering in the Warburton Hall on Water Street. Alphons Turcotte chaired, presenting gifts as Edward Parady and Edward Murphy helped. Hamel works in Bath Iron Works outfitting and Decourcey served. a similar salute earlier honored Donald Gurney for Marine service. Miss Shirley Mank of 15 Spring street is ill at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Decourcey
William Hamel
United States Navy
Eyewingss Swzadahoe
Edward Parady
Edward Murphy
Bath Iron Works
Hamel
Donald Gurney
The
Knights
United States Marines
Winter Street Ladies Aid Meets Friday
Ladies Aid of Winter Street church convened in the village parlor with 25 members. A brief business session led by president Mrs. Arthur C. Lemont noted a successful Red Cross supper, a chicken salad meal for about 80, and an open house for Rev. Ralph Mohney on February 12 from four to eight. A towel shower was proposed, and Miss Esther Jakesy of the Maine Council of Churches spoke on USO youth activities and local housing projects Hyde Park Terrace and Lambert Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid of
Winter Street
Arthur C. Lemont
American Red Cross
Bath
Washington Street
Red Cross
Front Street
Edgar Hatch
Walter H. Bowker
Elmer Rogers
Langdon T. Snipe
Esther Jakesy
Maine Council of Churches
USO
Hyde Park Terrace
Lambert Park
Elmer
D. Hodgkins
Fred D. Hill
Harry E. Peterson
Meetings to Discuss Juvenile Delinquency in Bath
A Pilgrim Fellowship of Central Congregational church plans Sunday night discussions on Bath Maine's juvenile delinquency rate. Betty Small Joseph Swanton and Glenda Howard chair. City officials and health officials are invited, with sessions Feb 6 13 and 20 to gather public input.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Maine
Pilgrim Fellowship Club
Central Congregational Church
Betty Small
Joseph Swanton
Glenda Howard
War Bond Sale Promoted At Bath Opera House
Club '42 and Beta Sigma Phi plan joint War Bond drives at Bath Opera House. Bond stand opens Monday and runs through Sunday with weeks assigned to each group and final four evenings shared. Madame Curie premiere shown Thursday evening February 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Club '42
Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
Bath Opera House
Judith Stover Celebrates Fifth Birthday At Home
Miss Judith Stover marked her fifth birthday with a Sunday party at 40 Granite Street, hosted by her parents Mr. and Mrs. Walter Stover. A cake was cut by the guest of honor and sandwiches and cookies were served to attendees including Leeman Legard Jr., Ray Stuart, Jerry Carpenter, Judith Legard, Ellen Low, Asten Clark, Donald Thayer, Martha Pratt, and Mary Pratt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judith Stover
Walter Stover
Granite Street
Leeman
Paul Legard, Jr
Ray Stuart
Jerry Carpenter
Judith Legard
Ellen Low
Asten Clark
Donald Thayer
Mary
Martha Pratt
Banquet for City Council Members Postponed Again
The city council banquet scheduled for Friday at Hotel Phoenix has been postponed due to the annual President's Birthday Ball held the same evening. Invitations to members and guests remain pending rescheduling a new date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hotel Phoenix
Rotary Anns Dine With President at Brunswick Road Home
Rotary Anns met with President Mrs. Charles B. Doyle at her Brunswick road home for luncheon. A chicken salad menu was served and regular business conducted. Plans to sew utility aprons for the Red Cross were made and a future meeting was announced at Mrs. Carl Kennedy’s Trufant street home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary Anns
Charles B. Doyle
Brunswick Road
Dominique Tardif
James A. Clappison
Red Cross
Carl ¥. Kennedy
Trufant Street
Fred D. Hill
William J. Craft
Carl Anderson
Rupert Irving
Harold Troop
Edward W. Bridgham
Carl Y. Kennedy
Chester A. Plant
Horace Herrick
Carl C. Anderson
Thomas Murphy
Linden Street
Central Ladies Aids Rummage Sale Draws Crowd
Ladies Aid of Central church held a successful rummage sale at the parish house Thursday afternoon with many items sold. The committee included Mrs. Lewis Sanborn, Mrs. Alfred Rowe, Mrs. George Wallace, Mrs. Frederick Eoney, Mrs. James T. Bonney, Mrs. Richard Quick, Mrs. Joseph Avery, and Mrs. Perry Thompson. They enjoyed a box lunch at noon and hot coffee served by Mrs. Charles T. Jackson and Mrs. George W. Tobey. The regular weekly meeting is planned for Thursday at two.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid of
Central Church
Lewis Sanborn
Alfred Rowe
George Wallace
Frederick Eoney
James T. Bonney
Richard Quick
Joseph Avery
Perry Thompson
Charles T. Jackson
George W. Tobey
Hildreth Addresses Bath Lions and Plans Fund Drive
Hildreth speaks to Bath Lions as the club forms a bond drive and dance committee led by Arthur Barker with members Main Andrews Williams MacDonald Pratt Guerin Jewett and Trueworthy. A shelter bench for servicemen to be placed on county property was approved. Guests include Mayor Rogers and Cpl Ulway who thanked the club for candy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lionesses
City Hall
Mr. Williams
County Commissioners
Court House
Center Street Hill
Army and Navy
Hildreth
Mr. Irish
Walter C. Rogers
W. H. Libby
Kittery
Frank Freeman
Philip Eaton
Arthur Hall
Wendell Heald
Ernest Shea Ulway
Lions
Harland A. Ladd
Joe Marchetti
Joe Madden
Telephone Bridge Run By Genesta OES Chapter
A ten day telephone bridge event sponsored by Ge nesta chapter OES runs Monday to Wednesday Feb 2. Prizes for contract and auction games. proceeds go to entertain committee members Mrs Herbert Morse and Miss Eleanor Danforth. The piece also notes the funeral of Charles Smith who worked with Will Crooker and lived with the Joneses on upper Washington street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Genesta Chapter
Herbert Morse
Eleanor Danforth
Charles Smith
Will Crooker
Merrymeeting Bay
Crooker
Mrs. Jones
Upper
Washington Street
Red Cross Officers Elected and Chapter Reports
The Bath Red Cross reports officer elections and extensive yearly activity across committees. Home Service aided 327 service men and six ex service men. Junior Red Cross enrolls 100 percent in area schools. disaster relief saw no demands. Camp and Hospital provided equipment and Christmas bags. nurse recruitment launched. sewing and knitting groups produced thousands of garments. canteen and volunteer services logged hundreds of hours. Davenport Welfare Fund financed civilian relief with final balances and allocations detailed. local branches and towns contributed to War Fund with varied items and production hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Red Cross
West Bath
Phippsburg
Woolwich
Arrowsie
Georgetown
Five Islands
Helen M. Locke
New York
Chebeague Island
Russell Hitchcock
Central Maine Power Company
Davis
A.N.C
Bath Opera House
C. P. Davenport
Davenport Welfare Fund
Civilian Home Service
S. S. Mullin
J. A. Redion
Henry Owen
Herman Crocker
Davenport
Internal Revenue
Wood Shortage Slows Cutting and Drives Workers Away
Wood is scarce and a worsening shortage slows cutting of all wood types. Some men are leaving this type of employment due to current conditions.
Port land pharmacist Louis J. Maguire dies at 63
Louis J. Maguire 63, longtime Exchange Pharmacy proprietor in Portland, former president of the Maine Pharmaceutical Association, died unexpectedly of heart disease Sunday. He had run the Exchange Pharmacy for 37 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis J. Maguire
Portland
Maine Pharmaceutical Association
The
Exchange Pharmacy
Mrs Etta Gallant Surprised at Old Folks Home Birthday
Residents at the Old Folks Home hosted a surprise birthday party for Mrs. Etta Gallant on a Wednesday of last week. Her children Albertha Williams and Edward McMann provided refreshments while a bouquet and a decorated cake with ice cream marked the celebration. She opened gifts amid a social hour with friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Folks Home
Etta Gallant
Albertha Williams
Edward McMann
Gallant
Free Will Workers T ack Four Quilts at Corliss Church
Free Will Workers of Corliss Street church held an all day quilting session. Four quilts were tacked and a vestry meeting was planned for next Wednesday after noon. Members named include Mrs Harold Walker Mrs John Hunt Mrs Warren McIntire Mrs Jacob Wheeler Mrs Chester Plant Mrs Frederick Moffatt Mrs Flora Robbins Mrs Ira Boyden Mrs Robert Mitchell Mrs Benjamin Coombs Mrs George Allen Mrs Arthur Berry Mrs James Tukey and Mrs Bertrand Leask.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Free Will
Corliss Street Church
Harold Walker
John Hunt
Warren McIntire
Jacob Wheeler
Chester Plant
Frederick Moffatt
Flora Robbins
Ira Boyden
Robert Mitchell
Benjamin Coombs
George Allen
Arthur Berry
James Tukey
Bertrand Leask
Bath Shows Increase in Scrap Production
Maine Salvage Committee reports a state decline of about 1.5 million pounds from November to December 1943, with total scrap 15,744,394 pounds. Bath area led gains, rising from 1,320,267 pounds in November to 1,613,770 pounds in December, led by Bath Iron Works. Lewis ton payrolls in 1943 barely missed 1942, textile wages totaling 13,575,008 dollars versus 13,634,987 dollars in 1942.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Maine Salvage Committee
Bath
Bath Iron Works
Lewiston
Carrie Wills
Portland man hurt as car collides with old truck
Roy Poulin, 41, of Portland, was hospitalized after a collision with an old truck on Morrison Hill in Cumberland. Four other Portland passengers in the Poulin car suffered cuts and bruises. the truck driver escaped injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Poulin
Portland
Poulin
Morrison Hill
Cumberland
Ration Updates on Stamps and Stove Purchases
Number 8 stamps in A Books good for three gallons each through Feb. Percentage marks apply. B and B-1 and C and C-1 coupons are good for two gallons each. Stoves heating or cooking with coal wood gas or oil are now rationed and require a purchase certificate from the local ration board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Local Ration Board
Bath Hospital Opens New Addition After Renovation
Bath Hospital completes construction of a new addition after clearing grounds and removing several buildings. Minor finishing touches remain and a formal opening is planned within weeks with invitation extended to all Bath residents to tour the facility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Dead Man Found in Portland Man’s Car
John J. Burke told Portland police that a dead man lay in the back of his automobile. Police Chief Ernest Hall Jr. and Dr. George R. Lowe, York County Medical Examiner, determined the man was Lewis John Christianson, 61, of 83 Myrtle Street, Portland, who died of heart disease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Burke
Cumberland Avenue
Portland
Saco
Ernest Hall, Jr
George R. Lowe
York County
Lewis John Christianson
Myrtle Street
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Times Company
B. Nichols
Pres
Treas
C. Webber
WATI
National Fund
Club 42
Farm Bureau
Knights of Columbus
Shirley Mank
15 Spring Street
Winter Street Ladies’ Aid
Ralph Mohney
Pilgrim Fellowship of
Centre Church
Central Ladies’ Aid
Bath Lions
Montsweag
Arrowsic
Robinhood
War Fund
Graup
Grange
Etta
TAOK
Brown
Stamp
J Good
Bath Hospital
Fertile
Deserts
Fort
Cuba
Peru
Ata Distar
Flower
Navy
Republic
Ireland
Paradise
Ohtaf IJ
Ifuuxwju
Shakespeare
Marie Eal
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