Own Little Visits Old Home Town in Maine
Former Navy hull inspector and World War I veteran Mr. Little returns to Bath Maine for the summer after a 1941 service period from Sheepshead Bay to England. He appeals to senators and congressmen to support a bill granting substance money to neglected seafaring veterans after 60 days ashore. His sister E Marie Little plans to visit from Florida. his wife Marie L Lounsbury died in 1938 and is buried in Oak Grove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little
Sheepshiead Bay
N. Y
Beers Tn
St. Petersburg
Fla
U. S. Navy
Brooklyn Key
San Diego
San Pedro
Calif
Orange
Texas
Tampa
Bethlehem Steel Co
Staten Island
England
Florida
E. Marie Little
Maine
Bath
Eatry
Mr.e
Marie L. Lounsbury
St. Thomas’ Church
New York City
Will MacFarlane
Portland
Oak Grove
Mr. Little
Summer Resort Crowds Fill Boothbay Area
Capacity crowds fill Boothbay area resorts with record summer visitors. Residents report near full bookings and boating facilities at peak as harbor brims with pleasure craft and excursion launches serving the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boothbay
Mrs Van Zandt Wheeler Considers Crossing Border With Dogs
Mme Van Zandt Wheeler of Sharon Connecticut arrived at her West Point camp last week and ponders motor travel to Canada. Her English setters Dolly and Hooch, who won blue ribbons at Duchess County trials, may face border questions.
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Mme. van Zandt Wheeler
Sharon
Conn
West Point
Canada
Dolly
Hooch
Duchess County
N. Y
Westminster Kennel Club
Denver fan club reports trip to Colorado and PTA convention
At the July meeting of the fan club Mrs. Jo seph I Smith described the Smith family’s trip to Denver Colorado where she attended the National Convention of the Parent Teacher Association as a delegate. She spoke of Rocky Mountain grandeur and shared humorous travel anecdotes. The group noted 8500 miles traveled with no tire trouble until Ep som New Hampshire on the return. The club approved sharing bench construction costs with the Garden club for Bath Memorial hospital lawn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph I. Smith
Smith
Ver, Col
Garden Club
Bath Memorial Hospital
Wallace Ham
Granville Colby
State Federation of Women’s Clubs
York Beach
Mikelskys' Mikelsky Attends Summer Furniture Market
Louis M. Silverman of Mikel sky's travels to Chicago to attend the Summer furniture market at the Merchandise Mart and Furniture Exchange Building. The event draws buyers from across the country and Latin America as factories seek relief on tight supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis M. Silverman
Mikelsky
Furniture Exchange
Merchandise Mart
Central
South America
National Association of Music Merchants
Hotel Stevens
Silverman
Mikelsky’s, Inc
Burned by Rocket Injures Smith Family
Paul Smith and his son Peter of 413 Lark Street were burned in a skyrocket explosion last Wednesday. The father avoided serious injuries while Peter suffered severe hand burns and remains at Memorial hospital hoping to save several fingers.
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Paul Smith
Peter
Lark Street
Memorial Hospital
Former Bath Man Receives Promotion
Roy L. Miller of Quincy Massachusetts a former Bath Iron Works employee now with Fore River Yard staff of hull superintendent Thomas F. Donlan Jr. promoted by General Manager John T. Wiseman as part of Fore River post war streamlining. Miller a noted hull builder shipfitter and mold loftsman overseas WWI veteran. his son Captain Roy L. Miller Jr. an overseas veteran recovering from wounds in Staten Island hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy L. Miller
Quincy
Mass
Bath Iron Works
Fore River
Thomas F. Donlan
Hull
John T. Wiseman
Miller
Pacific Area
Halloran General Hospital
Staten Island
N. Y
Evelyn Johnson Weds Willard Monty in Front Street Ceremony
Miss Evelyn Johnson daughter of Mr and Mrs George Therrien of Front street married Willard Thomas Monty son of the late Mr and Mrs Louis Monty of Berlin New Hampshire at St Marys church. Rev Father Martineau officiated the nuptial mass. The couple left for a wedding trip to Old Orchard and Berlin after a reception at the Therrien home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evelyn Johnson
George Therrien
Front Street
Therrien
Peters
Salvation Army Annual Appeal Opens in Bath
The Salvation Army launches its annual appeal in Bath and surrounding area to meet postwar needs and community support. Edward W. Bridgham returns as chairman with Daniel Williams as treasurer, and donations are to be mailed to Daniel Williams at First National Bank.
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Salvation Army
Bath
Edward W. Bridgham
Daniel Williams
First National Bank
F. J. Brister
Allen Reed Wedding Unites Reed and Allen Couples
Margaret Rosaline Reed daughter of Mr and Mrs Walter F Read of Bowdeinham wed Frank Allen son of Maude A Allen of Woolwich in a Wednesday last week ceremony at the home of Rev David L Wilson. The double ring service featured attendants Mrs Carolyn S Wilson and Mrs Dorothy W Stackpole. The couple left for a short holiday honeymoon after the rite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Rosaline Reed
Walter F. Read
Bowdeinham
Frank Allen
Maude A. Allen
Woolwich
David L. Wilson
Washington Street
Carolyn S. Wilson
Dorothy W. Stackpole
Campbell's Pond
Millinocket Man John Brown Visits Bath on Vacation
John Brown of Millinocket, paymaster for Great Northern Paper Co., spent Wednesday in Bath calling on old friends. He is the son of the late Mr and Mrs Jack Brown former North street residents and nephew of Charles S Brown of Augusta. He is on his annual vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Brown
Millinocket
Bath
Great Northern Paper Co
Jack Brown
North Street
Charles S. Brown
Augusta
Brown
Newell Replies on Bomb Tests After Bikini Atoll Visit
Newell president of Bath Iron Works writes from Kwajalein on the atomic tests at Bikini. He and Navy officials inspected four target ships Nevada Nagato Prince Eugen and a submarine. He describes the event as massive well prepared and executed on schedule. He plans to visit the Philippines China and Japan to meet United Seamen Service clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bikini
Newell
Bath Iron Works
Truman
Nevada
Nagato
Prince Eugen
Kwajalein
Philippines
China
Japan
United Seaman's Service, Inc
Price for lobsters takes a big jump
The article notes lobster prices rising with summer and the Fourth of July, moving from 55 cents to 69 cents just before the holiday and up to 75 to 79 cents in some markets. A local market lists 63 cents per pound. traders report varied quotes and scarce meat products boosting profits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pemaquid Beach
Former Bath pastor has a fine trip
Rev. David L Yale of Meriden Connecticut, former Bath pastor at Central church of Bath, and Mrs Yale, returned home after a auto trip through New Brunswick Nova Scotia Cape Breton Island and Prince Edward Island. They covered 3003 miles returning to Meriden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David L Yale
Meriden
Conn
Central
Yarmouth
Nova Scotia
Halifax
Cape Breton Island
Prince Edward Island
Vandals Damage City Stop Signs Across Intersections
City signs at several intersections were bent or folded during the past week including the Fourth. Each sign costs four to five dollars funded by taxpayers. City Marshal Percy W. Kingsbury warned the department will fully prosecute anyone caught damaging or mutating the signs.
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Percy W. Kingsbury
Reynolds Guests Visit Butterfield Home From Bay Point
Mr and Mrs Harry Reynolds and Mrs Gates of Long Island New York vacationing at Bay Point were Tuesday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Edward Butterfield on Summer Street.
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Harry Reynolds
Gates
Long Island, N. Y
Bay Point
Edward Butterfield
Summer Street
Bath couple return from trip to Owa Bath couple return from trip to Owa
Mrs Johnson and her husband traveled by auto visiting Gerald Johnson in Rochester and Dr J M Schott in Columbus. They toured Adel Iowa Des Moines and Illinois before returning via Great Lakes Adirondacks and Ocean Point July fourth. Heat wave hit the Midwest with temperatures up to 106 degrees. Dr Johnson plans to reopen his office Monday after waiting room improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adel
Iowa
Dr. Johnson
Des Moines
Newlyweds Norman Lohr and Bride Visit Relatives in Machias
Mr and Mrs Norman D Lohr recently attended a candlelight wedding in Machias where the bride was given in marriage by her father to Lt Barna B Norton of Jonesport Best man was Lt Norton The couple will reside in Wellsburg West Virginia They are the daughter of Mr and Mrs David L Linford of Roque Bluff The groom is the son of Mr and Mrs William L Lohr of Wellsburg and is employed by Otis Elevator Co The ceremony was held at the Congregational Church with Rev William R Riddiough presiding
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman D. Lohr
Albert E. Whitney
Center Street
Machias
Wellsburg
W. Va
National
William R. Riddiough
Gloria Linford
Bath
Barna B. Norton
Jonesport
David L. Linford
Roque Bluff
Machias High School
William L. Lohr
Otis Elevator Co
Approval of Mary Faces Traffic Confusion at City Center
Report notes favorable comments at a meeting on erecting barriers for visitors. Traffic lights on Center Street caused confusion as several cars missed turns and wandered toward Front Street, with police recounting a chase involving a missing vehicle.
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Washington and
Center
Center Street
Lane Hall Square
City Hall
Front Street
Ina
Vine Streets
Bien
Ashington
Wiscasset
Bac
Fort Edgecomb State Park Becomes Popular Picnic Spot
The State Park at Fort Edgecomb near Wiscasset has grown in popularity since its 1923 purchase. Restored from an 1808 09 fortification, the site offers picnic benches and tables amid earth and stone breastworks with views of Westport Island. The park overlooks North Edgecomb and Birch Fou Foochow, noted as the Happy Region.
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Fort Edgecomb
Wiscasset
Westport Island
North Edgecomb
Marie Antoinette
Birch Fou
For Sale Electric Refrigerator at Oliver Store
Eddy refrigerator with 100 lb ice capacity, as new, priced at $10. Owner Herbert L. Moore of Pine Islands advertises at the Oliver Store in New Gloucester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert L. Moore
Pine Islands
Pete
Oliver
Taxpayers Line Up to Get Discounts
A long line formed Monday morning at City Hall's tax collector window as residents paid 1946 taxes to receive a two percent discount. The orderly crowd expected no shortages or crowding, given the 51 mill tax rate and the savings offered.
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City Hall
Community Center and VSC aid in furnishing rooms for Navy families
The Community Center director Everett Johnson and the Veterans Service Center led by Theodore Crabtree join the U S O committee to secure furnished rentals for families of sailors and officers as five destroyers arrive. Henry O Trowbridge chairs the committee and asks landlords with available rents to call 1903 or 1864 to prevent duplication and confusion during a two to three month period.
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Everett Johnson
Veterans Service Center
Theodore Crabtree
U. S. O. Committee
Henry O. Trowbridge
Registration urged for unregistered pre primary pupils
Parents with children entering pre primary school this fall who have not registered are asked to visit the Superintendent of Schools office as early as possible. Indications suggest many have not yet registered.
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Superintendent of Schools
Rannneen
Wedding Notice and Local Social Highlights
The piece outlines a wedding in Lisbon Falls with a white dress and blue accessories, notes on the couple's immediate plans and employment, and lists several local social visits. It also mentions church service time changes, guests visiting residents, and various relatives traveling or visiting from New York, Boston, Ithaca, and Washington.
Miss Tresburg Visiting Hill Family at Boothbay Harbor
Miss Norma Tresburg of New York City is visiting Miss Audrey Hill at the Summer home of Mr and Mrs W Dayton Hill on Washington Street in Boothbay Harbor for several weeks.
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Norma Tresburg
New York City
Audrey Hill
W.dayton Hill
Washington Street
Boothbay Harbor
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Welcome Home Party Honours Local Returned Veterans
A homecoming gathering honored returning servicemen with flowers, flags, and a supper and dance. Guests included P F C Leslie Darling and several from Bath Iron Works and Popham Beach. More than 50 attendees shared memories of the war and gratitude for the welcome.
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Parker
Army
Navy
Frances More
Charles Blaisdell
Walter Cushing
Eugene Harrington
Elizabeth Wyman
John Libby
Walter Snipe
Leslie Darling
William Cushing
Leo Hesnel
Leston Harrington, Jr
Rold Barkalow
Frederick Libby
Je Rollins
Peter Tootreniens
Hamne
William E. Hallet
Rchant Marine
John W. Luey
Raymond Hamel
Earl Hamel
U. S. Navy
Bernard Wyman
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Bath, Maine
Deanes
Owa
Nna
Mary
Foochow
Fukien
Happy Region
Iness
Cathee
Dunn
Dunn Place
U. S. Gypsum Co
Lisbon Falls
Nee
Ruby McEwen
Baptist School of Religious Education
North Anson
William Hamilton
Dorchester
Hamilton
George Hamilton
Pleasant Street
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D.S.T
Herbert Smith
le Bowes Carunday
Irene Dwelley
Houston
Ymond
River Road
Louise Allen
Children’s Relief Society
New York
James E. Allen
Edgar Temple
Karl Hatch
Boston
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Coeries
William Prindall
Irving Prindall
Titcomb
Brewer
Linwood Hackett
Richard Swartwood
Elaine
Ithica
Ralph Purington
Marion Brawn
George Brawn
Rochester
Margaret Hamilton
Washington, D. C
George Hamiln
Technicolor
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Willard Parker
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Sun
FICE
Labed
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Weus
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Small Point Grange Hall
Don Q
Karnival
Tolerata Ston
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