Bath men enlist in United States Army Air Forces
Seven Bath Brunswick and Newcastle youths enlist for three year terms joining the Army Air Forces. Local Master Sergeant Roy Morin announced through the Bath recruiting office July 7. Selections include Louis A Veilleux Jr John L Johnson Ernest A Hamblett Thomas G Coffill Charles E Russell John Engelski Louis Bernier with assignments in the Pacific Alaska and Engineers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
United States Army Air Forces
Brunswick
Newcastle
United States Army
U. S. Army
Roy E. Morin
Eut
Louis A. Veilleux, Jr
Louis A. Veilleux
Drayton Road
John L. Johnson
Homer B. Johnson
Andrews Road
Ernest A. Hamblett
John Engelski
Louis Bernier
Army
Lewis F. Ketchie
Albert Veilleux, Jr
Spectator Thrills Expected at Centennial Regatta Speed Boats
Races at the mile oval course will feature Class M through Class F motors with top amateurs competing. Notables mentioned include East Bridgewater high point champ John Anderson of Woburn and Fred Chase of North, as the event showcases fast boats across multiple classes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mile Oval
East Bridgewater
Mass
Highpoint
Bay State
John Anderson
Woburn, Mass
Fred Chase
North
Baths Tax Rate To Remain Same As Last Year
The Bath tax rate will stay unchanged for the year, as assessors believe no prior overcharges or errors justify a rate increase. They note had errors not occurred, a rise of three to four mills might have been required to cover losses and higher appropriations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Eterpatty Seppkeetinn
Fox
Bath Fourth Of July Quiet Yet Loud In Town
Bath observed a noisy Fourth of July with heavy fireworks and several minor injuries. A 13 year old Conrad Hersom suffered a serious burn to the arm from a flash bomb. Fire department responses included one false alarm and aid to prevent a blaze at Parker's Head. Traffic and pedestrians faced scattered firecracker incidents as celebrations continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conrad Hersom
Edward Hersom
Midale Street
Chandler's Field
Bath Fire Department
Phippsburg
Parker’s Head
Carlton Bridge
Republican Women to Meet in Belfast
Augusta Belfasts set for August 15 as the Maine Federation of Women’s Clubs holds its first statewide meeting. Federation president Ralph A Leavitt of Belfast announced the event with Mrs E May Chapman of Belfast the vice chair and Arthur A Thompson of Waterville and Boothbay Harbor named to the meetings board. Revisions to by laws are on the agenda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta
Belfast
Maine Federation of Women's Clubs
Ralph A. Leavitt
Ren
M. Belfast
Fast
Arthur A. Thompson
Waterville
Boothbay
Harbor
Bath Council Approves Centennial Budget And Float Plans
Bath city government votes to allocate 1000 for Centennial observances and 500 for float material plus 500 for platform work. The joint session discusses street changes near Bath Iron Works and a toilet facilities project. Police report shows 33 arrests. hearings set for July 14 on Pleasant avenue street layout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Bath Iron Works Corp
Elford A. Stover
Maine
Liquor Commission
Stover
Common Council
Leburton Sheldon
New Meadows
Bath Water District
Bath Fuel Co
City of
Licensing Board
Bath Lions Club
Goddard’s Field
Stanley Hunter
Donald N. Small
Lillian M. Marshall
Street
Harold R. McCutcheon
Florida
Park and Cemetery Board
Finance Committee
Committee On
Pleasant Avenue
Recreation Commission
Washington Street
Linden Street
Fre Department
Hunter
Russell Street
Bath Street
Joint
Standing Committee On Finance
Bath Iron Works
New Bridge
J. Russell Grant
Joseph A. Robinson
Great Demand Seen for Centennial Book
Owing to high demand for Bath Centennial souvenir condensed history by Col. Henry W. Owen Jr the 25 cent volume requires mail orders. Send name address and 25 cents by mail to Centennial Headquarters at City Hall second floor or visit in person 9 am to 5 pm Sundays excepted. Limited edition likely to sell out before Centennial week. James Eldon and Faye Barber of Barre VT visited Owen Richards of Office Drive Lambert Park over the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Henry W. Owen, Jr
Times Office
City Hall
James Eldon
Faye Barber
Barre
Owen Richards
Office Drive
Lambert Park
Honors for Retired Lt Commander Harold F McCarty
Navy citation salutes Harold F McCarty United States Navy Ret for decades service from World War I through World War II. He held roles as carpenter and construction officer at Bath Iron Works and Naval Proving Ground Dahlgren. Now enjoying retirement in Virginia with wife Ethel and daughter Martha Blue, gardens and family life. Citation notes his long sea career and key assignments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold F. McCarty
USN
Navy Department
Ordnance Bureau
McCarty
Edward L
Martha (Dunton) McCarty
James Dunton
Court Street
Bath
Hubert H. McCarty
Old Bath Iron Works
Ethel (Triggs) McCarty
Shepard Street
Bath Iron Works
U. S. Navy
Long Beach
Calif
Naval Proving Grounds
Dahlgren
Grand Old Lady Celebrates Ninetieth Birthday at Home
Margaret Poole marked her 90th birthday at 109 Washington Street with neighbors and family across four generations. She was born in Maitland, Nova Scotia, in 1857 and has lived in the city for over 60 years, active in church, Red Cross sewing, and home crafts. her son Galen Watson visited to help celebrate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Poole
Washington Street
Poole
Harry Watson
Nathan W. Watson
Kathy Watson
Maitland
N. S
Henry Watson
Eben Poole
North End
Waterville
Bath Handtubs Take Prizes At Saturday Muster
Bath veteran firemen won three cash prizes at the New England States Veteran Firemen's League muster in East Greenwich Rhode Island. Bath entries Sagadahock and Tor rent No 1 placed in classes with lengths and streams, and the Bath company earned the prize for longest distance among 17 machines entered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
New England States
East Greenwich
R. I
New England
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Ward B. Hamblett
Pratt’ Street
Morse High School
Thomas G. Coffill
Middle Street
24Th Infantry Division
Pacific
Theaer
Charles E. Russell
Co of Engineers
Alaskan
Pere
Richard Mi. Hallet
Hildreth
Charles H. Berry
Harold F. M’carty
Navy
Greenwich
Vixen
Berwick
Neptune
Fender
Bath Auto CO
Front Street
Tel
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