Western shipbuilding drives coast growth and war industry issues
A Steel magazine analysis notes shipbuilding spurred Pacific Coast population and jobs, boosting steel demand and western metal output. The Fed Reserve Bank of San Francisco warns reconversion after war will be harder, requiring new markets for steel, equipment, and labor. Major western industrialists seek solutions to redeploy capacity and avert plant closures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific Coast
Steel
Cleveland
Far West
Federal Reserve Bank of
San Francisco
Freight and passenger rail demand surges in wartime history
In 1943 U S rail traffic nearly doubled 1918 peak, with passenger traffic over twice as high. The fleet ran with one third fewer locomotives and cars, yet labor was 500,000 less, due to two decades of plant upgrades and cooperation between carriers, employees, and users. Private planning funded the surge without federal fare subsidies, paying taxes of 1.87 billion in 1945 versus 229 million in 1918.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Treasury
Dewey Should Win Says Tufts Official on Omens
Tufts Vice President George S. Miller, lifelong Republican, predicts a Dewey victory. He notes Tufts first awarded Dewey an honorary degree in 1937 at a commencement, with Leonard Carmichael also honored that day. Miller believes Dewey will win because no Republican
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thoimaas E. Dewey
United States
George S. Miller
Tufts
Miller
Gov. Dewey
Leonard Carmichael
University of Rochester
Dewey
Dr. Miller
Tufts Honors Cal and Hoover in Early Degree Awards
Tufts records show Calvin Coolidge received an honorary Doctor of Laws in 1919 and Herbert Hoover received a similar award in 1920. Bath's Memorial Hospital plans an open house soon to let citizens visit the greatly enlarged and improved institution that serves the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tufts
White House
Calvin Coolidge
Herbert Hoover
Bath’s Memorial Hospital
Captain Smith in New Guinea Writes Brother About Life South Pacific
Capt Jacob Smith M C US Army from Bath reports to his brother Dr Joseph I Smith in Washington Street on New Guinea life. He praises scenery but notes 20 days of rain per month and heat causing weight loss. He mentions a native hospital run by Australians, leprosy cases, and a maternity hospital. He discusses natives, a half caste village, and Japanese Geisha wives. He recalls a flood photos, enlistment in 1942, El Paso assignment, Chickasha Oklahoma, and Mrs Smith’s Girl Scout troop service. He notes overseas deployment and Mrs Smith’s Maine return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Smith
M. C
Bath
New Guinea
Joseph I. Smith
Washington Street
South Pacific
White Mountains
Smith
Capt. Smith
Army
el Paso
Texas
Mrs. Smith
Chickasha
Oklo
Bath Residents Restricted From Thomas Point Recreation
Bath residents face a New Meadows access ban as the Community Recreation Committee and Brunswick U S for Brunswick and Topsham locals seize exclusive use. George Brest of Brunswick will oversee grounds with plans for picnics and swimming events coordinated by Ruth Bangs. Bus service to the Point may be arranged and trips are planned for summer at Center Pond, Phippsburg, Popham Beach, Nequasset.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Thomas Pott
Community Recreation Committee
Brunswick U. S
Brunswick
Topsham
Times Money Machine
Brest George
Sopiaations
Mills
Ruth Bangs
Brunswick U.S. C. Inc
Center Pond
Phippsburg
Popham Beach
Nequasset
New Meadows
Portland Couple William Grimard and Theresa Die
William Grimard and his daughter Theresa of 5 Federal Street Portland passed away Saturday, with the family noting the quiet passing at home and authorities continuing the household memorial arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Grimard
Theresa
Federal Street
Portland
Ministers Enjoy Sail On The Sunbeam
Bath ministers and guests rode the Maine Sea Coast Mission steamer Sunbeam for a daylong outing visiting a Boothbay Harbor fish hatchery and sharing a picnic. Rev Neal Bousfield, mission superintendent, noted strong Bath support since the mission’s 1905 founding by Alexander P. MacDonald and described the Sunbeam’s facilities and radio link to shore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath Ministers’ Association
Maine Sea Coast Mission
Sunbeam
Boothbay Harbor
Neal Bousfield
Bath
Alexander P. MacDonald
Maine
Mr. Bousfield
Hancock County
Bousfield
B. Oliver
Charles M. Tubbs
Ralph W. Mohney
Louis A. Dole
Louise
George
George B. Wolstenholme
Charles R. Sims
Albert Freeman
Joseph O. Purdue
John M. Gowdey
Robert E. Nolen
Elizabeth
Gainesville
Fla
Charles R. Lowery
James George
Brunswick
Arch Hamilton
Lowery
Lexington, Ky
J. Edward Drake
W. H. Double
Philip Foster
Another Bath Boy Missing In Action
Staff Sgt. Robert Mitchell USAAF son of Horace Mitchell of upper Washington street has been reported missing in action over Albania after about a month overseas. A 19 year old tail gunner and machinist by trade, he attended Morse High and worked at Bath Iron Works. He trained in Florida Michigan Utah and Virginia and is the brother of Charles Mitchell, a local bus driver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Robert Mitchell
USAAF
Horace Mitchell
Upper Washington Street
War Department
Albania
Mitchell
Morse High
Bath Iron Works
Florida
Michigan
Utah
Virginia
Young Mitchell
Charles Mitchell
Bath Army Dog Returns Home From Service
A Bath army dog arrives home after basic training at Fort Royal Virginia and five dog training centers. Retired as a sentry dog due to surplus and age reasons, he may be five in September. Max from Fort Robinson Nebraska was retrained for civilian life and shipped home by freight. His discharge papers arrived a day after his arrival, and his happiness at home convinces Mrs. Jackson he’s now a normal family companion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Royal
Jackson
Fort Robinson
Neb
Max
Brunnswock
State Softball Trophy Displayed in Harmons Window
Dr. Willasik a member of this city and State Softball Commissioner has been placed on display in Harmons Clothing Shop window. Trophy donated by Coca Cola Co. will be awarded to the tournament winner. Mr and Mrs James A Gillies entertained friends at their North Bath farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Maine
Willasik
Adi Ber
Harmon’s Clothing Shop
Coca- Cola Co
James A. Gillies
North
Bath
Elderly Bath Woman Mrs Poole Celebrates 87th Birthday
Mrs Margaret Poole aged 87 observed her Sunday birthday at 1097 Washington Street Bath where four children and many friends called with gifts cards flowers and a cake She is a widow of Henry Poole born in Nova Scotia and has lived in Bath over 60 years She knits tats crochets and sews and plans to live independently again after hospital stay She votes regularly and enjoys newspapers and radio
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Poole
Bath
Washington Street
Poole
Henry Poole
Nova Scotia
Ada Pratt
Harry Watson
Ormsmeith Watson
Wollaston
Mass
Galen Watson
Waterville
Memorial Hospital
Bath to Ask Bids on Incinerator
City records show a bid invitation for an incinerator as part of public works. The report notes additional items including child placing and feeble minded placement assistance, nightly inspections of dances and restaurants on five evenings, two high school classes, and two meetings held before term end. An order authorized replacing Engine House 2 doors with overhead type not to exceed $200. A Charles street water service concern was referred to Water and Water Works. A Vietnam era license was granted to Josephine M Deering. a proposal to add to 59 Vine Street Ted's Diner was denied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standing Committee On Fire Department
Engine House
Charles Street
Committee On Water and Water Works
Vietnall
Lcense
Josephine M. Deering
Vine Street
Ted's
Theodosis Vamvakias
Canning Center Highlighted At War Services Conference
The article notes that the Canning Center helps with labeled cans and assigns half day sessions for all users. It emphasizes cooperative work on produce and cites Milline as topping accomplishments at the East Coast Civilians War Services Conferences in New York, the only state with such a project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Milline
Missing Collie Lady Returns Home After Barn Stay
Lady the five year old collie from Mr and Mrs Donald Benson of Richmond was reported missing then found in the Bath Box Co barn. She wandered off seeking companionship and later refused to leave. Friends identified her by her collar tag and returned her to the Benson home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Bensenm
Bath Box Co
Tfowever
Bath City Clerk records marriage intentions
The Bath City Clerk’s office lists Theodore A. Olcovich of Redlands California and Dorothy Ann Thayer, daughter of Charles A. Thayer of 15 Winslow Street Bath, as filing marriage intentions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath City
Theodore A. Olcovich
USN
Redlands
Calif
Dorothy Ann Thayer
Charles A. Thayer
Winslow Street
Bath
Pre-Camp Training Sets Stage for Pinehaven Session
Staff of Camp Pinehaven, a day camp run by the local Girl Scout council, held a Wednesday meeting at Sewall woods across from Stonehouse farm to plan the fourth two week session starting Monday July 10. Units list leaders for seniors intermediates and younger girls with Brownie heads and a camp director. The July 1 registration deadline has been postponed to camp opening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sewall Woods
Stonehouse Farm
Camp Pinehaven
Girl Scout Council
Harry Collins
Harriet Carney
Harmon
Vacation Bible school offers crafts and worship at Winter Street Church
The Winter Street Congregational church hosts a Vacation Bible school from nine to 11 30 a m daily through Friday with worship, crafts, music, Bible study and recreation. About 20 youths from kindergarten to junior high attend as Ralph W Mohney leads opening exercises with assistance from Mrs John Sylvester and a staff of Annie McCabe Alice Lorraine Purdue Martha Pratt Peggy O Reilly Evelyn Perkins Morton Young Frederick Cullen Henry McCabe and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winter Street Congregational Church
Ralph W. Mohney
John Sylvester
Annie McCabe
Alice Lorraine Purdue
Martha Pratt
Pegey O'Reilly
Evelyn Perkins
Morton Young
Frederick Cullen
Henry McCabe
Recent Real Estate Transfers in Sagada County
Real estate transfers recorded at Sagada County Register of Deeds include Bath Robert W. Graham to Lyman E. Betts and others, Goddards Street deals to Moody, Highland Street parcels to Bath Iron Works, Washington Street transfers, North Street and South Street properties, and multiple other land and building conveyances across Bath, Bowdoinham, Phippsburg, Richmond, Rotheus Douglass, Topsham, West Bath, and Woolwich involving numerous individuals and companies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sagadahoe County Register of Deeds
Bath
Robert W. Graham
Lyman E. Betts
Goddards Street
Chester D. Colby
George P. Moody
Highland Street
Maud C. Belanger
Bath Iron Works Corp
Washington Street
Douglas Dearborn
Richard H. Johnson
Gwendolyn V. Caverly
Roland D. McIntosh
North Street
Alphone Turcotte
Frances W. Powers
Washburn Street
Maud 8S
Reginald C Gordon
South Street
Arrowsie
Bath Box Co
W. H. Woodward
Land Bowdeinham
J. Frank Millay
Erland W. Curtis
Verlie A. Owen
Topsham
Glenn A. Orrs
Converse P. Trufant
West Bath
Florence E. Coombs
Helen Leavitt Oliver
Woolwich
Ralph E. Rice
Percy C. Bailey
George G. Hathorn
Elizabeth Martin
Joseph R. Dunton
Stanley L. Flewelling
Land
Farewell Party For Berry Family Before Move
A farewell party honored Rev Charles H Berry Mrs Nellie Bonney and her sister at Miss Sarah Coombs 51 Corliss. Emmanuel Bible assembly members and friends sang read and played Bible games. The honorees received a floor lamp and will relocate to Portland after 14 years as preacher here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles H. Berry
Bath Bond Sales Exceed the Quota in Fifth War Loan
Bath's quota of 600000 in the Fifth War Loan Drive was met. Local chairman Daniel Williams announced the close of the drive praising the effort of surrounding towns and co-chairman Carl C. Crane who tabulated bank returns. Woolwich and Phippsburg exceeded their $6000 quotas with 7725 and 8925, led by Perry Thompson West Bath Gilbert Standish Mrs. Howard Trafton Neil Bishop Lendall Green and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Daniel Williams
Williams
Carl C. Crane
Woolwich
Phippsburg
Perry Thompson
West Bath
Gilbert Standish
Howard Trafton
Georgetown
Neil Bishop Bwdinham
Richmond
George Wright
Lendall Green
Phippsbure
Mayo Accepts Principal Post at Weeks Street School
Mrs A Farley Mayo of 34 Park Street Bath has accepted a contract from the Bath Board of Education to be principal of Weeks Street Grammar School and teach Grade 7 for the coming year. A University of Maine graduate with summer training she taught nine years in Patten Bucksport and Kennebankport. Miss Alice Austin, the prior Weeks Street principal, moves to Dike School to fill the vacancy from Bernice Staples resignation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Farley Mayo
Park Street
Bath
Bath Board of Education
Weeks Street
Alice Austin
Dike
Bernice Staples
Committees Named for Corliss Street Baptist Lawn Party
The Corliss Street Baptist church will host its annual lawn party on the church grounds Wednesday evening July 26. Mrs Earl Morang is chairman. A musical program will accompany the festivities. Committees include hot dogs chaired by Mrs Marie Berry with assistants. candy table chaired by Mrs Clara Bracey with assistants. food booth chaired by Mrs Mildred Foster with assistants. miscellaneous-table chaired by Mrs Irene Dunham with assistant Miss Eula Fielding. grab bag chaired by Mrs Bernice Achorn with Mrs Ruth Crowley. popcorn table chaired by Mrs Elizabeth Glidden with Mrs Alice Bridges. ice cream booth chaired by Mrs Doris Shaw with Mrs Knowton. soft drinks chaired by Miss Beulah Pratt and Miss Catherine Campbell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philatheas
Corliss Street Baptist Church
Earl Morang
Marie Berry
Amanda King
Louise King
Clara Bracey
Doris Bates
Virginia White
Mildred Foster
Ruth Ames
Doris Lutz
Beatrice Coombs
Irene Dunham
Eula Fielding
Bernice Achorn
Ruth Crowley
Elizabeth Glidden
Alice Bridges
Doris Shaw
Knowton
Beulah Pratt
Catherine Campbell
Community Concert in Bath Features Youth Skits
A Bath community concert in the park on Sunday showcases specialty singing and skits by local youths. William Barter of Morse High School will MC the event, with USC sponsorship and Bath Iron Works providing a movie machine for the proceedings. Woodbury Bailey could not perform due to an out of tune vibraharp, leading to a substituted community sing. About 175 attendees. Jeanette York hosted a birthday luncheon at 89 Greenstreet, followed by a theatre party at the Opera House with peers Pauline Milliken Eleanor Grainger Martha Pratt Gay Mason and Miss York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
USC
William Barter
Morse High School
Woodbury Bailey
BE. HH. Robinson
USO
Bath Iron Works
Jeanette York
Dana York
Greenstreet
Pauline Milliken
Eleanor Grainger
Martha Pratt
Gay Mason
York
Mrs Hanna and daughter return from Katzaret trip
Mrs Mark Hanna and daughter Janice of upper Washington street return from Katzaret New Jersey where they visited Mrs Hanna's mother. Pvt Charles L Presby U S A son of Mr and Mrs Wilbur Presby of Woolwich who graduated Morse High in June has gone to Burlington Vermont to enter the University of Vermont to take the V-12 course.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Hanna
Janice
Upper Washington Street
Cataret
N. J
Bath man tries to jump Kennebec from bridge tower
A Bath resident attempted to leap into the Kennebec River from a bridge tower Friday evening. Bridge operator Carl Robertson restrained him until police arrived. The man phoned Bath police and warned they should come, but was persuaded to desist and was booked for intoxication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennebec
Carl Robertson
Bath
Harry Thompson
Elmer Lindsey
Lindsey
Robertson
Sluggish Heat Eases as Storm Forecast Looms Over City
Thermometer readings show relief from a weekend heat wave with 84 degrees at Carlton bridge and Bath Iron Works noon, down from 96 on Sunday. Across town, readings varied from 81 to 92 degrees with several local spots registering mid 80s. A thunderstorm was anticipated for Monday, cooling the area further.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlton Bridge
South End Playground
Bath Iron Works
Downstreet
Hayes
Wilson's Drug Store
Jackson’s
Freeman's
Hallet
Gibbons
the Times
Nightingale Club Hosts Pleasant Evening at Sunnyside Farm
Mrs Harold E Freema entertained the Nightingale club at Sunnyside Farm East Brunswick Friday night with a supper party. The home was decorated with garden flowers and guests included Miss Mary Perry RN school nurse of Wellesley and Mrs J Arthur Burgess. Members and guests gathered for a brief business meeting after the meal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold E. Freema
Nightingale Club
Sunnyside Farm
East Brunswick
Mary Perry
R.N
Wellesley
Edward Perry
Center Street Extension
J. Arthur Burgess
Court Street
Marion MacDonald
Marie Footer
Louise Pratt
Mae Freeman
Minnie Cyr
Marjorie Cranaugh
Marguerite Lemont
Viola O'Hara
Esther Dale
Marion King
Freeman
Rationing Reminders for Consumers in Period Four Changes
Notices announce indefinite validity for Book four Red Stamps A8 to Z8 and Blue Stamps A8 to Z8 plus A5 for processed foods, Sugar Book four stamps 30 31 32 for five pounds, Stamp 40 for five pounds for home canning through Feb 28 1945. Gasoline by region varies with 10 A and 12 A three gallon allowances, B 3 4 C 3 4 five gallons. Fuel oil period four five coupons valid through Sept 30. Shoes Book three airplane stamps 1 2 valid indefinitely.
Bath Municipal Court Hears Parking and Speeding Fines
In Bath Monday morning Municipal Court Judge Gardiner R. Deering ordered one respondent to pay costs of 4.70 for illegally parking an automobile on Water street. Alfred L. Davis of Hartford Connecticut paid 10 fine and 4.70 costs for speeding in Bowdoin on State Patrolman John DeWinter’s complaint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Gardiner R. Deering
Water Street
Alfred L. Davis
Hartford
Portland reader to read humorous play for U S O proceeds
Jane Phinney Harlow of Portland will read the humorous play Janie at U S O hall Tuesday afternoon July 18 to raise funds for the U S O and a worthy project. Sponsored by the Cosmopolitan Garden club, tickets are sold at the club house U S O hall McFadden's drug store and by members. Tea will be served at the close. The Summer Vacation School conducted by Wesley Methodist and First Baptist opens Monday at nine at Wesley church on Washington street for children four and up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Phinney Harlow
Portland
U.S. O. Hall
Janie
Cosmopolitan Garden Club
U. S. O. Hall
McFadden
Wesley Methodist Church
First Baptist Church
Wesley Church
Washington Street
Cardon Club Federation to Sponsor 32 Victory Shows
Miss Lucille C. Ryan of Rangeley announces 32 Victory Garden Fruit Vegetable and Flower Shows to be sponsored by Cardon Club Federation of Maine during summer. The new Flower Shows committee, formed by Mrs. Edward F. Merrill of Skowhegan, aims to boost community interest in growing and arranging flowers and in preserving vegetables and fruit for wartime conservation. Mr. and Mrs. Henry C. Wright of Washington Street are spending July at the Samoset in Rockland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victory
Cardon Club Federation of
Maine
Lucille C. Ryan
Rangeley
Edward F. Merrill
Skowhegan
Weekly Cross Word Puzzle Across 1 5 9 10 12 13 14 15 17 18 19 21 24 25 26 28 30 32 34 37 40 41 42 43 44 46 48 49 50 51
Across clues fill a grid with terms like loose hanging points undeveloped flowers helmsman and others. Down clues provide distances names and actions. solve to complete the puzzle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helmsman
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B. Nichols
Treas
C Weeeer
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Brunswick U.S.C
Town
Rev
Winter Street
Weeks Street Grammar School
Henry C. Wright
Samoscet
Rockland
Tunis
Ireland
Goddess of Dawn
To Trim
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C. H. Spurgeur
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