Bath Iron Works Launches Ingersoll Amid VIP Visit
A Bath Iron Works launching of the destroyer Ingersoll drew a festive crowd and a visit from British Ambassador Lord Halifax and officials. The event highlighted Bath’s shipbuilding reputation as Maine continues a rapid launching pace during wartime. Senator Byrd’s report on government spending is noted as a call to curb waste while thousands of youths come to Maine camps for summer work and farming experience.
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Maine
Bath Iron Works Corporation
Bath
Bath Iron Works
Ingersoll
Lord Halifax
Forrestall
Harry F. Byrd
Virginia
Congress
Byrd
Senate and House Override Veto on Anti-Strike Measure
Senate and House quickly passed the anti strike measure over the President's veto. The decisive vote marked the sharpest congressional defeat for the President since he took office, signaling a shift away from a rubber stamp legislature.
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Senate
House
Congress
White House
Fourth of July mood shifts to war effort and crops
The article notes wartime patriotism replacing fireworks with resolve to defeat Nazis and Japs. It mentions late spring planting and promising garden crops, plus haying concerns and weather worries. Sagadahoc County sends another batch of volunteers as residents wish them safety. A Woolwich fund drive for an honor roll progresses amid plentiful produce in markets.
Real Estate Transfers in Sagadahoc County Report
Real estate transfer list recorded by Sagadahoc Register of Deeds Hiram T. Stevens shows numerous lot sales and property transfers across Sagadahoc including Washington and Oliver streets in Bath Bowdoinham Topsham West Bath Woolwich and Richmond. Notable entries include Alfred J Keene to Corena E Keene and Marie Hogan et al to Robert Frye et al.
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Sagadahoc
Alfred J.keene
Corena E. Keene
Washington Street
Fern H. Yates
Floyd E. Doten
Oliver Street
Arthur G. Spear
John R. DuPont
John E. Burgess
Pine Street
James G. Jenkins
Emily P. Skillings
Academy Street
Wilbur C. Oliver
Clarence L. Oliver
Union Street
Bowdoinham
Benjamin B. Douglass
Robhers A. Douglass
Henry C. Hunt
Frank Sugden
Abbie Thorne Barnes
Frances M. Pauling
Marie Hogan
Robert Frye
Richmond Charles E. Dore
Roscoe L. Carver
Benjamin B Douglass
Ethel M. Temple
Elizabeth Bishop
Estelle E. Stiles
Postponed Dance of Cosmo Club Set for July 10
The Cos mopolitan club resumes its postponed dance on Saturday evening July 10 with Clit Leeman and his orchestra providing music for members and invited guests. A large turnout is anticipated as the event, led by Mrs Raymond Chilbuck and committee, promises a full evening of dancing, refreshments, and entertainment.
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Cosmopolitan Club
Clit Leeman
Saturday Night Committee
Raymond Chilbbuck
Leonard Wether- Hee
Robert Gallagher
Leslie Wold
Frank Durant
Donald Wilson
Ed Win Lowell
Harmon Smith
Berthant Knight
Richard Sherwood
George Hastings
MT Tee
Mrs. Margaret Adams Visiting Brunswick Daughters
Mrs. Margaret Adams of Weeks street is spending two weeks in Brunswick visiting her daughters Mrs. Roy Harmon and Mrs. Ernest Stanwood.
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Margaret Adams
Weeks Street
Brunswick
Roy Harmon
Ernest Stanwood
Sailor in court for reckless driving and four intoxication charges
In Bath Brunswick area Municipal Court Judge Gardi ner R Deering convicted Lawrence Douglas a sailor from Brunswick Naval Air Station of reckless driving and fined him 50 plus 4 70 costs or 30 days in Augusta jail. He was turned over to Navy authorities, with the officer stating Navy discipline would be harsher. Three other men pleaded guilty to intoxication. one received 180 days total, one ordered to leave town, and another fined 5 15 with probation. A fourth man not guilty on intoxication and disturbing the peace was placed on probation for one year. Also cited was Merton J McKenna fined 25 plus 4 70 costs for reckless driving.
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Gardiner R. Deering
Deering
Lawrence Douglas
Brunswick Naval Air Station
Augusta
Navy
Navy Department
Bath
Brunswick
Maine
Francis W. Powers
Center Street
Powers
Douglas
Williams
Washington and
Center Streets
Center
Bath Iron Works Corp
Edward W. Bridgham
Merton J. MccKenna
Western Avenue
Roger Whitmore
McKenna
Dromore Grange Hall
Injury Fatality Of Infant In Fall At Home
Claire Blanche Camire six months old daughter of Mr and Mrs Theodore Camire Stevens street died Sunday at Goodall Hospital where she was taken Friday after remaining unconscious since Tuesday afternoon after injuries from a fall from her bed
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Claire Blanche Camire
Theodore Camire
Stevens Street
the Goodall Hospital
Rationing Reminders for Consumers July 3 and Beyond
Public notices list upcoming rationing deadlines for July 3 coffee coupon 24 from ration book 1 meat purchases with red stamps blue stamps for can goods sugar quotas with coupons 13 and 15 shoes coupon 18 gas and tires deadlines fuel oil coupon use through Sept 30 plus mileage and tire recaps for certain book holders added allowances for Victory gardeners and local boards oversight.
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Victory Gardeners
Pythian Sisters Do Double Duty at Local Meeting
Lowell Temple Pythian Sisters met at K P hall to finish winter and spring tasks before the summer recess. Members faced a busy program with a box lunch, a 7 30 regular meeting, and plans for Past Chiefs Night. Banquet was cancelled due to rationing, refreshments and entertainment to follow.
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Lowell Temple Pythian
K.P. Hall
Fach
Pest
William Potter
Harry Williams
Fred A. Bowie
The
Temple
Bath dog joins U S Army service in massachusetts
Rex True a German shepherd owned by Mr and Mrs Edward Dale True leaves Bath for Newton Mass to enter U S Army service. The dog has been part of the True children family and is praised for intelligence and training. Also notes another Pittston dog named Sister and her brother Brother who are winning honors in their class.
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Rex True
Edward Dale True
Front Street
Newton
Mass
U.S. Army
Edward Dale, Jr
Sally
Uncle Sam
Rex
Pathe
Mrs. True
Lions Install New Officers
Edwin L Andrews attended the ceremony as president elect Noyes spoke of pride in leading the club next year. The gathering ended with a time for dancing after the tables were cleared.
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Edwin L Andrews
Uble
Noyes
Farewell Party for George Poulos Before Navy Training
About 45 friends of George Poulos gathered at the Poulos home in Witch Spring on Sunday June 20 to wish him well before he leaves for Newport R I to enter the Naval Training School. A Morse High graduate with honors, he was active in football and basketball. The evening featured dancing, music, games, and a lavish buffet. A large purse of money was presented with a speech mixing humor and sentiment. Guests included his brother Richard Poulos, Bowdoin classmates Robert Russell and John Van Wynck, and many friends from Morse High and Brunswick.
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George Poulos
Ernest Poulos
George
Richard Poulos
School of Meteorology
Bowdoin
Collge
Robert Russell
Houston
John van Wynck
Des Moines
Iowa
Bernard W. Pratt, Jr
Melvin Ferris
Raymond Bourget
William Lucero
USN
Joseph Desmond
Robert Mosher
USA
James Farnham
Merchant Marine
Hilda Staples
Helen
Bessie Kakos
Mary Blossom
Anna May Berry
Evelyn White
Patricia Wing
Madeline Oliver
Shirley James
Evangeline Canacaris
Frances Flaherty
Joyce Werner
Rena Ulmer
Mary Durant
Kenneth Wilson
Nick Poulos
Ronald Stone
Nick Kakos
David Desmond
John Chaffee
Thomas Percy
Cy Leeman
Graydon Smith
Arthur Lucero
Alfred Perow
Norman Guynn
Andrew Flaherty
Brunswick
Adam Walsh, Jr
Bus Driver Fined On Speeding Charge
Richard A. Harriman, a local bus driver, was found guilty in Municipal court of speeding. Judge Gardiner R. Deering imposed a fine of $10 and costs of court $7.70 after Patrolman Francis W. Powers testified the bus traveled about 40 mph on Center street during heavy traffic just before the day shift. Harriman claimed governors limited speed to 30 mph and noted crowded conditions. he said he did not know his exact speed.
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Richard A. Harriman
Gardiner R. Deering
Harriman
Francis W. Powers
Center Street
West End
Powers
Lord Halifax Bath Visit Described In Maine Visit
Lieut Wood spoke of the interview with Lord Halifax and his wheel chair helper. Senator Ralph O Brewster arranged photos and interviews. Lord Halifax had toured the shipyards at Portland recently and showed interest in the New England Shipbuilding Corp plant where 30 freighters were built for Britain.
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Lieut. Wood
Eighth Army
Ralph O. Brewster
Lord Halifax
Washington
Maine
Portland
New England Shipbuilding Corp
Tragic drowning of 9 year old Joan Landry in Waterville stream
Joan Landry, 9, daughter of Mr and Mrs Romeo Landry of 273 Main Street Waterville, drowned while wading in Messalonskee stream near the Kiwanis pool with her sister June 8, and other children. Water near the spot drops off to about five feet.
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Joan Landry
Romeo Landry
Main Street
Waterville
Messalonskee
June
Kiwanis
Vacation School Ends at Winter Street Ends on Thursday
Winter Street church vacation church school closes Friday morning after a successful two weeks. Average attendance 64, total enrollment 94, with keen interest. Older classes made airplane models and braided rugs, while kindergarten and primary did simpler handwork. Daily devotions and Bible study, hymns memorized, Rev. Joseph O. Purdue supervised. Classes plan another session next summer.
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Winter Street
Joseph O. Purdue
Pre-nuptial Shower Honors Doris E Houston Bride-to-Be
A pre-nuptial party and miscellaneous shower honored Doris Ellen Houston daughter of Mr and Mrs Lawrence Houston of 3 Andrews Road ahead of her marriage to Richard Minott of the city. Hosts were Mrs Neal Wilson and Mrs Arthur Gediman at the Houston home with neighbors attending. Guests received gifts of silver china linen and glassware as the four showers concluded in recent weeks.
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Doris Ellen Houston
Lawrence Houston
Andrews Road
Richard Minott
Houston
Neal Wilson
Arthur Gediman
Doris
Miss Houston
William Freeman
Mary Wing
George Musk
Harry Skinner
William Harmon
Marion Harmon
Mike Zoome
Luther Thompson
Norman Adams
Charles Cahill, Jr
Frank A. Givin
Sawyer
William Double
Mary Doubly
Jennie Miller
Maurice Shea
Paul Boudreau
Ardeen Snowden
Eugene Foot
Little Girl Saved From Drowning at Sasanoa Bluffs
Linda Lee Ryan, three, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Ryan of Woolwich, fell from a high ledge into the river on Sasanoa Bluffs last Tuesday. Her mother plunged in to rescue her, rendering the child unconscious. She received medical care from Dr. Joseph I. Smith for a forehead cut.
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Linda Lee Ryan
Herbert Ryan
Woolwich
Sasanoa Bluffs
Joseph I. Smith
Universalist Wedding at Scarboro Brunswick
For the first time in 100 years a wedding will be held at the Universalist church on the Scarboro-South Buxton line. Miss Jeanette Wilma Mitsmenn of Gorham married Frank Gould Jr. in a double ring ceremony officiated by Rev. Harry E. Townsend. Mrs Marian Haynes Sylvain played the wedding march.
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Universalist
Scarboro-South Buxton
Jeanette Wilma Mitsmenn
Menn
School Street
Gorham
Frank Gould, Jr
Frank Gould
Fort Hill Road
Harry E. Townsend
Marian Haynes Sylvain
Mizpah Meets Tuesday Evening
Mizpah Class of First Baptist met at Mrs J Rus sell Grant home on Liberty Street with good attendance. Mrs Grant led devotions and the Mizpah benediction. Rev Charles M Sims spoke on the Life of Joseph. Business session voted to skip weekly summer meetings, plan alternating picnics, next gathering July 6 at Mrs George Carey 150 Oak Street.
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First Baptist Church
J. Russell Grant
Liberty Street
George Carey
Oak Street
Gilbert Young
Floyd Barnes
William Parks
Frank Chamberlain
Eleanor Mills
Eleanor Wright
Kenneth Thayer
Narrow Escape After Dam Sweep Injures Youths
Albert Leary 14 of Arlington Massachusetts narrowly escaped death when swept over Barker Mill Dam while swimming the Little Androscoggin River. He suffered a fractured rib and severe bruises after falling 20 feet onto rocks, then traveling 20 more feet through a rock strewn channel before reaching a flat rock. Donald Cote 16 of Auburn and Joseph Holman 17 of Haverhill Mass. rescued him with a long pole and swam to his aid.
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Albert Leary
Arlington
Mass
Barker Mill
Androscoggin
Ste. Marie's Hospital
Lewiston
Leary
Donald Cote
Auburn
Joseph Holman
Haverhill
Cote
Holman
Wiscasset Woman In Hospital After Fatal Car Crash
Mrs Clyde Wiley of Wiscasset is described as in good condition after a Sunday auto wreck that killed her four year old son Ralph. Her husband sustained minor injuries when the car left the Rockland road east of Damariscotta, struck a wall and hit a tree following a tire blowout.
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Clyde Wiley
Wiscasset
Ralph
Beacon Street Opens Vacation School July 5
The Beacon Street Vacation School will open Monday July 5 for two weeks ending July 16. Harmon W. Smith will direct with Rev and Mrs Kinney providing craft and religious guidance. Enrollment is Sunday June 27 at noon. program runs 9 to 11 20 with crafts outdoor activities. limited to Beacon Street Methodist church affiliated boys and those seeking church attendance.
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Beacon Street
Harmon W. Smith
Huse Memorial School
Charles L. Kinney
Sanford B. Nickerson
William J. Craft
Adelbert Hall
Rev. Kinney
Lubee and Russo Tie Double Ring Wedding in Brunswick
Nelson Raymond Lubee and Angeline Matilda Russo of Brunswick were married Saturday at 7 30 PM in the Winter Street Congregational Church parsonage. Rev. Joseph O. Purdue officiated the double ring ceremony with attendants Mr. and Mrs. Richard Sinnett, also of Brunswick. The bride is daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph B. Russo. the groom is son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph H. Lubee of Harpswell.
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Nelson Raymond Lubee
Angeline Matilda Russo
Brunswick
Winter Street Congregational Church
Joseph O. Purdue
Richard Sinnett
Joseph B. Russo
Joseph H. Lubee
Harpswell
Camden sponsor to launch Pine Tree IV barge on July 4
Mrs Edward Bob of Camden and Philadelphia will sponsor the Pine Tree IV during its launch at Camden Shipbuilding and Marine Railway Co. The 194 foot barge, fourth in a series for the Maritime Commission, slid into the water in the early hours to accommodate tides. Cary W Bok, sponsor's son, serves as vice president of the yard.
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Edward Bob
Camden
Philadelphia
Cyrus H. K. Curtis
Saturday Evening Post Fame
Camden Shipbuilding and Marine Railway Co
Maritime Commission
Cary W. Bok
Weekly crossword puzzle clues and partial grid list
A dense list of across and down crossword clues from a weekly puzzle page. Entries include Chief plant lambs pen name time touch end disfigure wind hirsute instrument garments undersea excess of craft chances guided ostrich like white wit bird age astonish prosecute ment judicially size of coal small horse metric unit of work measure public notice channel markers rule out bound by oath slices delicate chart Malayan garments first man toward mischievous children solitary factor sun god edged not old free of youth receptacle insect ponders awned sloth loose hanging point goddess of harvests fortify Amalekite king fallen water headdress of bishop manacles Siberian river pealed paradise light organs. plus cryptogram quotation IT I8 DIFFICULT TO SPEAK COMMONPLACES EFFECTIVELY by Horace.
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Lamb
White Wit
Amalekite
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Harry C. Webber
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Inez Carter
Ethel Blake
Dorothy Milliken
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