Dewey Accepts Nomination speech delivered in Chicago
Governor Thomas E. Dewey accepted the Republican nomination in Chicago after arriving from Albany. He presented a brisk twenty minute address, criticizing the current administration while pledging to end one man government and keep military affairs out of politics. He spoke of sacrifice, growth, and restoring public trust with God’s help.
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Thomas E. Dewey
New York
Chicago
Albany
Dewey
SHIPS DO THE JOB FOR WAR SUPPLY EFFORT
The article praising the American Merchant Marine notes an armada of 4000 merchant ships moved to transport invasion forces to Normandy. It credits the never ending supply lines from the United States to Britain and stresses this effort underpins D-Day and other fronts, with Ingersoll as Atlantic Fleet commander.
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Maria
Ivasion
Normirds
England
British Isles
United States
Ingersoll
France
Allied Merchant Fleet Powers Global Invasions
The text notes vast Allied shipping from Greenland to the Persian Gulf sustaining multiple simultaneous campaigns. It highlights 600 ships in North Africa and about 2,000 in the Sicily assault, with 4,000 ships used in the current invasion, anticipating even larger fleets for D-Day against Tojo and Japan.
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Globe
Greenland
Arctic
Persian Gulf
France
Italy
India
South Pacifico
North Africa
Sicily
Civilian goods shortages linger despite Allied gains
Observers warn peak civilian shortages are still to come as steel supply tightens for landing craft tanks and artillery. Alarm clock production resumes but lags, aluminum cookware may rise, enamel ware and refrigerators face delays due to steel demand, signaling broader wartime restraints on durable goods.
Dance Recital Charms Audience At Local School
Morse High School auditorium was filled as the School of Dance under Miss Mary Cunningham presented its annual recital. Despite heat, performances and costumes impressed. prizes awarded for tickets and ballroom class, with attendees et al. Misses Irene White and Dawn, and Gloria Youngs among prize recipients. Mrs. D. H. Foster visited, and Chief Warrant Machinist Foster is stationed here.
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Morse High School
School of Dance
Mary Cunhinehto
da Aansat
New York Mintsie
Norma Cummings
Elias Gootee
Wathooseuh
Woabbiam Violtz
Miss Crimiines
George
Miss Cunningham
David Dyer
Gloria Younus
Lois Yours
Dawn Irene White
Janice Kieht
New York City
Boston
Armory Hall
D. H. Foster
Wilmington
Del
Phoenix Hotel
Foster
Pythian Sisters Close Their Season
Pythian Sisters held their last meeting before the summer recess with supper served by Mrs. Rose Jean and assistants. A Flag Day program featured tributes to the flag and readings by members, followed by gifts from Mrs. Alice Bowie and a round of prizes. Visitors Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Stewart of Massachusetts attended.
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Rose Jean
Alice Rideout
Viola Melzard
Jane Shea
Sadie Garcelon
America
Gertrude Stewart
Mary Curtis
America Assembly
Agnes Perry
Lowell Temple
Alice Bowie
Jean
Emily Williams
Edith Miller
Stewart
Rose Dean
Arthur Stewart
Massachusetts
Central Ladies' Aid closes its season
The Ladies Aid of Central church held the last Summer meeting at the parish house with a luncheon and garden flowers. The group planned the fall meeting for Oct. 5 and welcomed visiting guest Mrs Steussy.
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Ladies Aid of Central Church
Luther Thompson
James T. Bonney
George Rogers
Albion L. Corliss
Sherman McQuaide
Dura L. Howard
Marilla Tarr
Eugene Sprague
Margaret Foote
Agnes Humphreys
Howard Parks
Charles Jackson
O. E. Page
Jason A. Merrill
James Bonney
Disappointed Stork Observed Over City During Naval Maneuvers
A large bird seen hovering over the northern city area Friday morning drew residents and Navy pilots to comment. Naval Air Station Brunswick planes conducted maneuvers in the vicinity of Memorial Hospital. Witnesses speculated about a stork delivery while pilots noted cables sometimes chase or attack aircraft.
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Naval Air Station
Brunswick
Tie
Memorial Hospital
North End
Bath native Mrs. George Plummer guest on radio program
Mrs. George Plummer, 90, of Alameda California, appeared on the Breakfast at Sardis program Thursday morning. The interview revealed her husband was Captain George Plummer, a Bath native.
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George Plummer
Alameda California
Mr and Mrs Soper Return From New Brunswick Visit
Mr and Mrs G E Soper of New Brunswick New Jersey returned Friday after a two week stay in Orland and Bath as guests of Mr Soper's sister Mrs Donald Blaisdell and Mr Blaisdell of 75 Pearl Street.
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G. E. Soper
New Brunswick
N. J
Orland
Bath
Mr. Soper
Donald Blaisdell
Mr. Blaisdell
Pearl Street
Young Folks Dance Program At Huse School
The Summer youth program for ages 14 to 18 opened Friday with a grand march dance at Huse school and continued Tuesday with drop in activities. About 70 attended Friday night. Woodbury Bailey orchestra played. Miss Germaine Bonney hosted.
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Huse
Woodbury Bailey
Germaine Bonney
Amelia Mitchell
James Bonney
Youth Recreation Council
Marguerite Ames
Norma Drummond
Horace Morse
Philip Ames
Nequasset Auxiliary Cleans the Church
Nequasset Auxiliary met at the old Congregational church to spend the day cleaning. A picnic lunch was served in the vestry where a cool space was found. The next meeting will be July 13 hosted by Mrs. Henry Dubar with Mrs. Percy Bailey and Mrs. John C. Gilmore.
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Nequasset
Old Congregational Church
Nequesset
Henry Dubar
Percy Bailey
John C. Gilmore
Vevey Bailey
Sarah Bailey
Frank Bailey
John Gilmore Mys
Fritz Klippel
Wilbur Presley
Carlton Squiers
Ruth Grant
Amy Cromwell
Club 42 Names July Committees and Dates
At a regular meeting in the clubrooms with Vice president Miss Edith Small in charge July committees were appointed. The July centertainment committee includes Mrs Malcolm Lundberg Mrs Arthur Sarkis Mrs Howard Maso and Mrs Richard Haskell Mars. Sarkis and Miss Small join the cleanup committee. The next meeting is Thursday July 6 with weekly sessions continuing through the summer.
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Club 42
Edith Small
Malcolm Lundberg
Arthur Sarkis
Howard Maso
Richard Haskell Mars. Sarkis
Miss Small
Circus coming to town brings crowds to Portland
Bath residents flocked to Portland to see Ring-Hine Brothers Barn and Buasley circus with watchful crowds elsewhere. Witnesses note Watson and Snow show dates at Stanedish field on July 19 and World of Mirth Shows planned for July 24. Mrs Alexander MacDonald of Portsmouth and her daughter Bethel Estes returned from a visit, staying with relatives on Duimmer Street and Crest Street.
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Bath
Portland
Ring- Hine Brothers Barn
Buasley
Stanedish Field
Alexander WacDonald
Portsmouth
Duimmer Street
Bethel Estes
Russell Estes
Edward Street
City
MacDonald
Vir
Howard Blase
Crescent Street
Local residents spotted at Portland circus Saturday
Dr and Mrs Paul Basdikian with Aneta and Paul Jr joined Mrs Bagdikians mother Mrs Adolph Ehlers Mrs Henry Gediman and daughter Rena Mr and Mrs Harold Safford with two children Mr and Mrs Eben Dana and grandson Warren White Mrs Lillas Larrabee John Larabee and Mrs Myrtle Simp were among the locals seen at the Portland circus Saturday.
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Paul Basdikian
Aneta
Paul, Jr
Boys and Girls Form Junior Employment Agency
Older Bath playground regulars organize a junior employment agency with elected officers. They set 40 cents an hour and offer domestic odd jobs such as mowing lawns cleaning cellars caring for babies washing dishes. Playground Supervisor McMann notes War Savings stamps collection next week with no sessions Monday and Tuesday. Fountain sprays installed and children enjoy afternoon baths. Handicraft work progresses as grounds grow more popular this year.
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Bath
Edward J. McMann
Navy officers and crew hold first Rock Hill clambake
About 175 navy men and women attended a Thursday clambake at Rock Hill Inn from 4 to 8 pm. The event featured a softball game between officers and guests, swimming, and horseshoe pitching. Joseph W. Larrabee led the feast with help from Mrs. Larrabee and Mrs. Leon Felker as the menu offered clams lobsters eggs chickens sweet potatoes and vegetables.
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Rock Hill Inn
Joseph W. Larrabee
Larrabee
Leon Felker
Farewell party for Robert M Howe held at 76 Richardson
Robert M Howe who left for army service was honored Sunday at 6 30 p m at the home of his parents Mr and Mrs Ray Howe 76 Richardson street A watch money and a service flag cake and ice cream were given Guests included Mrs Howe and son Robert Jr and Mrs Frank Howey and daughters Amy and Alice Also noted Howe born in Bath has lived here since December while a welder at Bath Iron Works
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Robert M. Howe
Lambert Park
Ray Howe
Richardson Street
Howe
Robert, Jr
Frank Howey
Amy
Alice
Newell Swain
Bath
Bath Iron Works
Levi Steward Funeral Services Held
Funeral services for Levi Steward were held at his home on 862 High Street with Rev. David L. Wilson officiating. The body was later moved to Newport for services at Farnham Funeral Home and burial in the family lot at North Newport Cemetery.
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Levi Steward
High Street
David L. Wilson
Newport
Farnham
North Newport
Betty Ann Jones to wed J. Fred Sercot Jr in Norfolk
Marriage announced for Betty Ann Jones daughter of Mr and Mrs J Frank Jones of 23 Russell Street to J Fred Sercot Jr son of J Fred Serrot of Wichita Kansas. Expanding notes reveal Mrs Edward Larkin Dor othy Hupgard RN passing Summer with guardian and travel to Hyannis Massachusetts for a Fortnight guest period and home completion supervision.
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J. Frank Jones
Russell Street
Betty Ann
J. Fred Sercot
U.S. N
J. Fred Serrot
Wichita
Kansas
Norfolk Va
Edward Larkin
Dorothy Hupgard
R. N
Pargard
Mechanic Street
Hyannis
Mass
Ruth Merritt
Pierces Visit Farm ingdale Guests of Clark Family
Mr and Mrs Roger Pierce of Park Street visit Farm ingdale as guests of Mr and Mrs Allen Clark. Mr Pierce a foreman at Bath Iron Works is on vacation.
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Roger Pierce
Park Street
Farmingdale
Allen Clark
Mr. Pierce
Bath Iron Works
Joint stork shower given as surprise
A surprise joint stork shower honored Mrs. James McGuiggan and Mrs. Edward McGuiggan. Guests from local families gathered at 223 Middleton Street after a theatre outing, with two card tables overflowing with gifts and a buffet supper. Granddaughters and co hostesses helped plan the event.
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James McGuiggan
Edward McGuiggan
James S. Lord
Middle Street
Walter Madden
Alfred Oxton
Betty McGuiggan
Daniel A. MacDonald
South Portland
Lord
McGuiggans
Dorothy Vomaska
Margaret Hanscom
Florence Jewell
Frances MacDonald
Eleanor Wright
Alfred R. McCabe
Clyde McKinnon
Irene Footer
Dorothy Hutchins
Raymond Hutchins
Joseph A. Robinson
Margaret Cameron
George T. Conley
Gilbert Hughes
A. Wallace MacDonald
Arthur M. MacDonald
Jean MacDonald
Theresa M. Dutton
Theresa Hill
Sarah Cameron
Bates Stover
Courtney Stover
Harold Stover
Almeda Genthner
Clara Ellingwood
E. Mason Wright
Nellie Mac Neil
Charles Shepard
Maurice Libby
Cosmopolitan Club Plans Summer Street Fair
The Cosmopolitan Club outlines committees for a summer street fair. Mrs. Carl G. French chairs the public event with roles for Publicity Bargain Bazaar Cooked Food Ice Cream Baby Contest Pet Show Street Dance and Beauty Contest run by the Drama club. Mrs. Raymond Chubbuck leads overall arrangements with Mrs. Hollis D Carlisle handling street fair operations.
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Cosmopolitan Club
Carl G. French
French
David Cogan
Ivan Trueworthy
Joseph I. Smith
Daniel Matter
Bargain Bazaar
Granville Colby
Granville Colby, Chairman. Cooked Food Booth
William Double
Arthur Elseley
William Dennison
Maurice Libby
Ruth Henry
Richard Sherwood
Wallace Ham
Drama Club
Raymond Chubbuck
Hollis D. Carlisle
Bernard Knight
South End P T A Plans All Day Meeting and Quilt Art
The South End P T A scheduled another all day meeting for next Thursday starting at 10:30 a.m. with a noon picnic lunch. Seven members and their children attended, two quilts were tacked, and more will be added next week. Attendees included Mrs Mark Jackson, Mrs Arthur Berry, Mrs Robert King and children, Robert J Barbara, Melvina, Mrs Raymond Palmer and children Ralph and Rhoda, Mrs LeForrest Coombs and daughter Beverly with Diane Sanders, Mrs Francis Norton and children Jean Susan and Nancy, and Mrs Orris Ames and children Patricia Carol and Linda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South End P. T. A
Mark Jackson
Arthur Berry
Robert King
Melvina
Raymond Palmer
Ralph and
Rhoda
LeForrest Coombs
Beverly
Diane Sanders
Francis Norton
Jean
Susan
Nancy
Orris Ames
Patricia
Carol
Linda
Overcome by Heat claims Torrey Works employee
Donald H. Simmons 31 of 721 Washington street was taken to Memorial Hospital Thursday at 11 AM after suffering heat prostration. Police say he was found at home preparing for a bath when the attack occurred. Frank Moriarty and Patrolman Joseph Williams transported him to the hospital. he was later discharged. Simmons works at Torrey Roller Bushing Works.
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Donald H. Simmons
Washington Street
Memorial Hospital
Frank Moriarty
Joseph Williams
Simmons
Torrey Roller Bushing Works
Miss Dolores Conners Is Claimed By Portland
Miss Dolores Conners of 17 South Street died Friday in Portland. The brief obituary lists no surviving relatives or services details.
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Dolores Conners
South Street
Portland
Resolutions Honor A Farley Mayo Jr in Bath Funeral Circle
Bath mourns A Farley Mayo Jr a member of the Maine Funeral Directors Association and director board who died. The resolutions praise his Christian life, service to the profession, and esteem from friends. They call Bath an honored city and direct copies to the family and secretary for annual report.
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Arthur F. Mayo
High Street
Maine Funeral Directors’ Association
Main Street
Lewiston
A. Farley Mayo, Jr
Bath
Funeral Directors’ Association of Maine
Clifford W. Stevens
Leslie Roberts
Bradford White
P. P
Dentist Departures Thinning Bath Office Roster
Dr. Herbert T. Caverly leaves Bath after 15 years as chief oral surgeon. Dr. Earl Wade from Kansas City takes over to cover his specialized practice and general work. Wade, a KUKC alumnus, will reside in Bath, joining local vacancy caused by three navy losses, illness and death.
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Herbert T. Caverly
USNR
Navy
Earl Wade
Kansas City
Caverly
Wade
Kansas City General Hospital
University of Kansas City
Bath
Columbia University Dental College
Westfield
N. J
Standard Oil Co
Rationing Reminders for Consumers in WWII Book Four Stamps
Public notice outlines indefinite validity for red and blue pantry coupons and sugar stamps in Book Four. Details on sugar allotments, Form R-323, and OPA board periods for home canning, plus fuel oil and gallon coupons schedules and expiry dates.
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OPA
New England
WEEKLY CROSS WORD PUZZLE CLUES AND CRYPTOQUOTE prompt
A compact set of crossword clues listing Across and Down entries with length hints and a cryptogram quotation at the end. The puzzle includes themes such as Greek letters shoreline shatter and monetary terms, followed by a standard cryptoquote message encoded as YB YK PMAI BL …, with a final line indicating a substitution cipher.
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Barry
C. Webber
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Pythian Sisters
Frances Knight
Central Ladies’ Aid
STORK
Huse School
Nequasset Auxiliary
Circus Coming
Cosmo Club
A. Farley Mayo
Jane Roderick
Maurice Roderick
Carl T. Meister
Miss Roderick
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A. I. Prout
Bangor
D. T. Dougherty
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