Maine Governor Granted Sweeping War Emergency Powers
Governor Sumner Sewall now wields broad wartime authority after Senate and House passage of the emergency bill. The measure creates an emergency fund of about 1.1 million and authorizes mobilization of state resources, plus a Maine Civilian Defense Corps with constable-like powers across towns. Rules for air raids, shelters, blackouts, and evacuation are anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sumner Sewall
Senate
House
Legal Affairs Committee
Council
Sewall
Maine
Bath Drives Red Cross Drive To 139 Percent
Boyd L Bailey chairs Bath Red Cross drive with a corps of workers. Bath Iron Works employees contributed 12775, a Bath chapter share of 6442, Brunswick 2400, Lincoln County 1200, and the rest split among 179 other towns, in a remarkable showing by the committee and workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyd L. Bailey
Red Cross
Bath
Bath Iron Works Corp
Brunswick
Lincoln County
Tron Works
Federal plan to junk old wrecks for scrap
Washington dispatches report the Federal Government aims to take over all old automobile wrecks it can find within six months to reclaim metal for scrap. The move is seen as an improvement and will remove blots on the landscape that have marred the area for years.
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Washington Dispatches
Tax plan targets middle class workers hardest
The new is come taxation increases aim at middle income groups while top brackets are already taxed heavily and low brackets yield little revenue. Analysts say workers earning five to fifteen thousand dollars annually may face up to four times higher direct taxes next year than this year.
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Iscome
Road improv highlights Pop ham Beach access upgrade
It is reported that the road between this city and Pop ham Beach will be greatly improved soon. A new cross road will be completed and the marsh highway raised about three feet to ease mail and other traffic passage.
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Popham Beach
Bath Iron Works to Build Storehouse at Houghton Shipyard
A large storehouse is planned for the Houghton shipyard property recently acquired by Bath Iron Works Corp. The project signals expansion at the shipyard and may affect local employment and logistics.
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Houghton
Bath Iron Works Corp
Boy Scouts Present Check For 335.07 To Red Cross
Edwin R. Andrews presents a 335.07 dollar check to Boyd L. Bailey, Red Cross War Fund chairman, at Bath Daily Times office. Funds came from city waste paper drives on Sunday January 18, with 17 tons newsprint and seven tons magazines and cardboard. Scouts Eugene Burgess Curtiss Albee John Wishart Ardenne Haines Robert Niles and Norman Guynn attended.
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Boyd L. Bailey
Red Cross War Fund
Edwin R. Andrews
Bath Daily Times
Boy Scouts
Brunswick
Bath
Lewiston
Auburn
Eugene Burgess
Curtiss Albee
John Wishart
Ardenne Haines
Robert Niles
Norman Guynn
Father Maney Hosts St. Marys Choir Dinner at Hotel Eagle
Rev. Fr. Timothy Maney of St. Marys Catholic Church hosted the choir and ushers on January 18 at Hotel Eagle in Brunswick for a turkey dinner. The event honored deceased member Miss Marion O Hara with floral tributes and announced a fund drive to buy a large gold crucifix for the main altar. Choir officers included Henry Biggins as president and Louis Allain as secretary with Mrs. Grace Cunningham chairing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Timothy Maney
St. Mary's Catholic Church
St. Mary's
Hotel Eagle
Brunswick
Grace Cunningham
Louis Allain
Annne Perry
Henry Biggins
Marion O'Hara
Martineau
Nathan Watson
Paul Boudreau
Bernard Henderson
Henry Arsenault
Mary Brown
Anne Perry
Henry Bigwins
Mary Gallant
Viola Arsenault
George Comeau
Joseph Wilson
Thomas Malia
Gene Hart
Alex Burgess
Lemuel
Wilfrid Guerin
Forbes Bartlett Wedding of John Forbes and Etta Bartlett
The wedding of John Lawrence Forbes of Phippsbury and Miss Etta Frances Bartlett occurred last Wednesday at Dr. David L. Wilson’s home, 918 Washington street, with single ring ceremony. Attendants included Miss Elizabeth Coffin and Mrs. Wilson.
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John Lawrence Forbes
Phippsbury
Etta Frances Bartlett
David L. Wilson
Washington Street
Wilson
Elizabeth Coffin
Phippsburg
Mlec
Willian Forbes
Bride Port
Comte
Anyik
Selectman
Elijah P Bartlett
Bath teachers seek immediate salary hikes for city schools
A meeting of the South End PLTA and similar North Center group urged the Bath City Government to raise teacher pay. They argue salaries are below cost of living while teachers perform defense education work for a changing world. Rev. Frederick W. Smith of Waterville spoke at a Union Temperance Rally in Beacon Street church parsonage.
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South End
PLTA
Estecufiver Comnbittere
Bath
Frederick W. Smith
Waterville
Christian Civic League of Maine
Charles L. Kinney
Beacon Street
Ehurch Parsonage
Bradys Return Home After Visit to Water town
Joseph F Brady and Mr and Mrs Warren V Brady of Water town Massachusetts visited their mother Mrs Edmund C Robinson of South street and returned to their home Friday.
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Joseph F. Brady
Warren V. Brady
Watertown
Mass
Edmund C. Robinson
South Street
Morse High English Course Revised to Group by Ability
Friday placed students into D C B and A tracks based on placement test results. D focuses on thought unity and basic spelling, C on advanced spelling and paragraph mechanics, B on diction and creative writing, while A assigns independent study. Promotions occur after eight weeks and literature is taught in the first half of the year.
Maine Farm Bureaus Set New Record
The Maine farm bureaus across 14 counties reported a January 1 membership of 13 964 the highest for that time of year and 258 more than January 1 1941 The York county bureau leads with 1545 members followed by Aroostook 1441 Oxford 1186 and Androscoggin Sagadahoc 1086 County bureaus are the official extension body for agriculture and home economics in cooperation with the University of Maine
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Maine
Oxford
Washington
York Counties
Richard C. Dollell
Maine Extension Service
York County
Aroostook
And
Funds for Popham Road Upgrade Near Augusta
Reports in circulation in Augusta indicate funds will be immediately available for work on the Bath to Popham Beach highway. Work is expected to start with little delay and a definite settlement is anticipated within a few days.
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Augusta
Bath
Popham Beach
Grange History Revisited At West Bath Pomona Event
The article notes recurring Grange topics such as engaging programs and attendance while recalling price figures for goods like pickles and milk. A Pomona gathering at West Bath drew about 400 attendees, reflecting ongoing ritual and unwritten work challenges.
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Grange
Pomona
West Bath
Tire Rationing Certificates Issued for Week End Jan 21
The Tire Rationing Board announces certificates for new tires and tubes. George Worrey of Bath received two truck tires and two tubes. Bath Police Department received one. Additional certificates for obsolete sizes include Victor Pert of Bath four tires and Alden Rowe of Pejepscot two tires. Miss Bertha Bellrose died Thursday in Portland.
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George Worrey
Bath
Police Department
Victor Pert
Alden Rowe
Pejepscot
Talk on Norway Enjoyed by Club at Winter Street
At a well attended Winter Street church Men's club meeting Rev Joseph O Purdue spoke on two years of Nazi occupation in Norway. He cited occupation army, Nazi attempts to control schools churches and press, and the underground resistance. More than 1000 ships in the merchant marine aided the Allies and Norwegians trained at Camp Little Norway aided raids with British commandos.
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Winter Street
Joseph O. Purdue
Norway
Robert Brownell
Frederick D. Burditt
Walter McNorton
Carl H. Pinson
Purdue
Washington
D. C
Lutheran Church
Mr. Purdue
Little Norway
Toronto
Can
Scotland
Pupils Carry Gifts to Men at Armory
Central Grammar pupils under Mrs. Granville M Colby visit the Armory with weekly donations of goodies magazines books and puzzles. Seventh grade students Dorothy May Jean Anderson Betty Hill Wesley McPhee Walter Longley and John Johnson helped deliver cake doughnuts brownies pies while William Jones Merton Merry Gordon McAloney and Robert Higgins brought magazines books and puzzles from the school. The drive enters its third week with plans to continue weekly contributions to welcome the men.
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Central Grammar
Granville M. Colby
Dorothy May
Jean Anderson
Betty Hill
Wesley McPhee
Walter Longley
John Johnson
William Jones
Merton Merry
Gordon McAloney
Robert Higgins
Central Grammar School
Armory
Maine Farm Bureau to Held Annual Meeting at U Maine
The Maine Farm Bureau Federation will meet at the University of Maine during Farm and Home Week on Tuesday March 24. Delegates include the president and a woman representative from each county bureau. War economy adjustments will be discussed. Two outstanding farmers and two homemakers will be honored at the evening event. Mr and Mrs Arthur L Pratt visited Saco. Pratt was Swift Co manager in Bath. Mrs Pearson gave birth to Louise Isabelle Pearson in Everett Mass Whidden Memorial hospital on Jan 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine Farm Bureau Federation
University of Maine
George E. Lord
Maine
Arthur L. Pratt
Saco
Leo Pratt
Mr. Pratt
Swift Co
Bath
Biddeford
Webber Hospital
Thomas H. Pearson
Everett, Mass
Whidden Memorial Hospital
Everett
Louise Isabelle Pearson
Kitchen Utensils and Gadgets Meeting Topics
Dromore Farm Bureau discussed kitchen knives bread knives and utensil types at Grange Hall. A delegate to University of Maine Farm and Home Week was voted and Red Cross sewing and sweater knitting were reported. New home project leader Mrs. Charles Blaisdell replaces Mrs. Earl Lowell.
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Dromore Farm Bureau
Dromore Grange Hall
Raymond F. Campbell
Home Project
University of Maine
Charles Blaisdell
Earl Lowell
Parker Head
Red Cross
Phippsburg
Ernest A. Rogers
Three Red Cross First Aid Classes to Be Organized
At least three new Red Cross First Aid classes start soon with registrations at City Hall 805-A. An February first class at Morse high school for interested, an afternoon class for women, and an afternoon class for men. Men may also register at the City Hall police department. Existing classes include Junior Cosmopolitan club and Senior Girl Scouts at the Cosmopolitan club house Thursday at seven with Mrs Joseph I Smith. A Central church class Monday evening at seven taught by Miss Charlotte Sawyer. A Cosmopolitan club Monday afternoon at two for women, taught by Miss Beatrice Bouton and Miss Elizabeth Harris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Morse High School
City Hall
Police Department
Cosmopolitan Club
Joseph I. Smith
Central Church
Charlotte Sawyer
Beatrice Bouton
Elizabeth Harris
Bethel Man Fined On Driving Charge
Three respondents faced Municipal Court on intoxication and motor vehicle violations. Gordon H. Merrill pleaded guilty to operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated and was fined 100 dollars plus costs or three months in Kennebec County Jail. Merrill also pleaded guilty to inadequate brakes. judge deferred that case. Merrill was arrested after directing traffic at High and Court streets. Two others were arraigned on intoxication charges. one to pay five dollars plus costs and the other placed on file.
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Gordon H. Merrill
Bethel
Lincoln Street
Bath Iron Works Corp
Kennebec County
Augusta
Merrill
High Street
John Sansom Visits Waldoboro From Bath Iron Works
John Sansom, living with his sister Mrs. Harry F. Smith at 39 Allen Street while employed in the Bath Iron Works electric department, spent the weekend at his home in Waldoboro.
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John Sansom
Harry F. Smith
Allen Street
Bath Iron Works, Corp
Waldoboro
West Coast Flight Amid World War II Blackout Tale
Mrs. William R. Freeman of Westfield New Jersey flew to the West Coast on New Year’s Day during a blackout era. She described the journey from New York to San Francisco by American and United Airlines with multiple layovers, storm delays, and careful security at airports. The account highlights wartime restrictions, the blackout atmosphere, and the sense of urgency in contacting her husband Captain Freeman and managing household duties during a holiday emergency.
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Frederick D. Hill
High Street
William R. Freeman
Westfield
N. J
West Coast
Capt. Freeman
San Francisco
Freeman
Lydia
Claude S. Gillette
William
Will
Hawaii
Los Angeles
American Airlines
United Air Lines
New York
Martha (Crosby) Davis
Washington
Nashville
Tenn
Pelham
N. Y
University of Arizona
Memphis
Dallas
Tex
Ariz
Sierra Nevada
Burbank
United
Oakland
West Coast Flight Reflections On Speed And Sleep Loss
A passenger recalls San Francisco airport's exterior hue and a dreamlike, rapid journey that left her sleep deprived. Mrs Freeman plans to return once Captain Freeman sails again, signaling ongoing travel ties and anticipation of future trips.
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San Francisco
Genesta Members Attend Installation Ceremony in Damariscotta
Dr. and Mrs. Raymond H. Brown were installed as worthy patron and matron of Crystal chapter O E S in Damariscotta. Genesta chapter members present included Mrs. Philip A. Roberts and Mrs. Eugene Sprague. Lulu Morse of Bangor served as installing officer.
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Raymond H. Brown
Frances Sprague
Damariscotta
Crystal Chapter
Genesta
Philip A. Roberts
Eugene Sprague
Donald D. Young
Luther S. Thompson
Howard Parks
Young
C. Lloyd Hooker
Lawrence Sprague
Donald F. Preble
Annie Ware
Lulu Morse
Bangor
Grand Chapter
Maine
Banners Awarded Two Grades by PTA
The South End PTA announced banners for the highest average memberships in the enrolment drive. Mitchell School fourth grade led with 47 percent, followed by Grade One and others in lower ranges. Weeks Street School sixth grade won with 38 4 10 percent, just ahead of the seventh grade at 38 2 10 percent.
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South End
Mitchell School
Weeks Street
Dwinal EF. Cornish
Engagement Announced for Prudence Doore and Arnold King
Mr and Mrs Arthur Russ of Federal Street Brunswick announce the engagement of their daughter Prudence Doore to Arnold King son of Mr and Mrs Chesley King of Winter Street Topsham King works at Hyde Windlass Co in this city Both Doore and King graduated in 1940 from Brunswick High School Doore now works in the Brunswick office of H C Baxter & Bro No wedding date set
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Arthur Russ
Federal Street
Brunswick
Prudence Doore
Arnold King
Chesley King
Winter Street
Topsham
King
Hyde Windlass Co
Miss Doore
Mr. King
Brunswick High School
H. C. Baxter & Bro
Supper To Mark Formal Opening Of Institute
Ladies' aid of Winter Street church met Friday afternoon with Miss Cor rie H Varney, Miss Martha E Hooper and Miss Emma F Hooper as hostesses. Thirty five members attended as Mrs. Arthur C Lemont presided over a directors meeting. Plans were laid for a supper February 17 at the opening of a Leadership Training Institute for Sunday school teachers and parents of young children. The Bath Ministers' Association sponsors the Institute. Mrs. Lemont is general chairwoman with a committee including Mrs. Wallace L Atwood and others. A food exchange was held under Mrs. Fred Foote and Mrs. Clifford B Wilband. Red Cross sewing was done. The Winterstreet Red Cross group met Wednesday forenoon, with Mrs. Charles Baker in charge of the work and lunch arranged by Mrs. Addison F Pendleton and Mrs. Archie Doyle. Hostesses for Friday afternoon at two will be Mrs. Harry E Peterson, Mrs. Langdon T Snipe, Mrs. Charles W Messenger and Mrs. Arthur M Bowker.
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Ladies’ Aid of
Winter Street Church
Corrie H. Varney
Martha E. Hooper
Emma F. Hooper
Arthur C. Lemont
Bath Ministers’ Association
Lemont
Wallace L. Atwood
Trygve Carlson
Archie Doyle
Fred Foote
Allen M. Irish
Joseph O. Purdue
John H. Sylvester
Alice E. Varney
Clifford B. Wilband
Morton Young
Red Cross
Winterstreet Red Cross
Charles Baker
Addison F. Pendleton
Harry E. Peterson
Langdon T. Snipe
Charles W. Messenger
Arthur M. Bowker
Workers Seek Additional Train Service for Bath Area
A petition from industrial plant workers living in Rockland and areas east of the Kennebec asks Maine Central Railroad for increased train or a special service to commute to Bath. No action yet. tire rationing may force more car use, and a single workman bus operates but may be insufficient. Smelt fishermen near Bean Rock, North Bath report better catches, while Arrowsic anglers are not doing as well.
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Rockland
Kennebec
Maine Central Railroad
Bath
Bean Rock
North Bath
Arrowsic
Weekly crossword puzzle across and down clues
Puzzle lists many across and down clues including kinds of poem elevator cages game of chance curved molding and plus numerous literary and topical hints. Answers span poetry authors sea birds exclamations curiosities anatomy and everyday objects with a mix of geography and language notes.
Cryptoquote: Montaigne Quotation Appears in Syndicate Ad
A cryptogram quotation from Montaigne reads There are some mixaAds more triumphant than victories. Distributed by King Features Syndicate, Inc.
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Montaigne
King Features Syndicate, Inc
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P. B. Nichols
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