Memorial Hospital Auxiliary Reports at July Session
The Memorial Hospital Auxiliary met in the staff room with President Mrs. Wilmer I Voorhees presiding. Treasurer's report showed a balance of 149.05. Preparations include plans for a summer picnic at Mrs. James A Gillies and expanded use of hospital recreation and diet assistance committees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memorial Hospital
Wilmer I. Voorhees
Cecily Menmanensame
Charles B. Doyle
Hosene
Meyonea
Quimby
Vivian Hunter
Philip G. O’hara
Miss Lorraine
Auxiliary
James A. Gillies
Mivens
Cavanaugh
Elizabeth Bates
Milton C. Trott
Blueberry Crop In Region Reported As Poor
Local growers report a failing blueberry crop due to heavy June rains and fog. Poor pollination and early weather disruptions are blamed for low yields, with only scattered berries being picked in some areas.
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I Moatpest
Destroyer Owens Arrives in Port for the Summer
The destroyer USS James C. Owens arrives in San Pedro to join five Steel Corp ships, with crew reduced to about 126 within days. USS Brownson arrived Monday, will cruise for gunnery off shore, and return Friday. USS Putnam, built by Bethlehem San Francisco yards in 1944, also in port. Henry O. Trowbridge thanks citizens aiding crews and families and seeks more living quarters as ships stay two to three months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James C. Owens
Steel Corp
San Pedro
Calif
Maine
Brownson
Putnam
Bethlehem Steel
San Francisco
Comece
Henry O. Trowbridge
Maine veterans office opens on Front Street lease
William C. Perkins, secretary of the local Y M C A, said the Veterans Administration at Togus signed a five year lease on the Front Street offices vacated by the United States Employment Service. The new Maine district office aims to handle veterans problems locally, reducing trips to Togus, with alterations by Ralph Seekins of Bath and a planned mid August opening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William C. Perkins
Veterans’ Administration
Togus
Front Street
United States Employment Service
Maine
Tagus
Ralph Seekins
Bath
Cat and gardens spark small Brunswick town mischief
A fragmented Growstown Brunswick note mentions a cat cause in gardens and a community effort to repair a thermometer after an early incident. Local details are unclear but indicate minor garden disruption and shared concern.
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Growstown
Brunswick
Hospital Head Replaces Resigned George
Donald serves as head of nourishment replacing George who resigned amid a supply of 181 wrappers and 60 hand towels detected in the facility's inventory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald
George
Family trip notes and travels across the United States
The narrative recalls a motor trip by a couple, stopping in New York City to tour theatres and attractions, then traveling via Pennsylvania Turnpike to Oklahoma City. In Oklahoma they visited the Bad Caverns, viewed a memorial at Fairmount, and later crossed into Mexico near El Paso before continuing to Tucson and Phoenix for fruit and tropical scenery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sedgwick
Rotaryanns
New York City
Penheylvania
Oklahoma City
Capitol
Fairmount
Okla
Will Rogers
el Paso
Texas
Kennedys
Rio Grands
Mexico
Tucson
Phoen
Delegation Tours Maine Coast and Canada
A Washington party led by Mrs Hannegan visits Maine, touring Bath Iron Works and enjoying a Maine shore dinner with fresh lobster. Afterward the group plans a Canada trip through Quebec and on to Harland Michigan before returning to Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenville
Miss Deveraux
Canada
Quebec
Harland, Mich
Major repairs underway on Bath city buildings
Major repairs are under way in several Bath structures. Lincoln lodge I O O F and Canton King Patriarchs Militant are renovating the former Universalist church building purchased recently. A stained glass expert from outside has repaired the windows and a front wall with two small rooms was added.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln Lodge
Canton King
Universalist Church
Bath Residents Attend U of Maine Summer Term
Eighteen people from Bath and vicinity are among 1,281 students at the University of Maine for the Summer term. Names include Esther Hink-Drummond Arrowsic Richard Winslow and John Franklin Howe among Bath area enrollees. Others listed from Maine and beyond include several Bath residents pursuing majors in Drama Electrical Engineering Arts Forestry and Sciences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Uni- Saemeay
Ade Tignanaens School
Maine
Esther Hink- Drummond
Arrowsic
Sune Oe
Bangord School
Richard Winslow
William W . Pre
John M. Howe
Robert Stansep Gilchrist
Engi. Farber Stimpson Roberts
Wellington Roberts
Woolwich
Frank Raymond Carleton, Jr
F. R. Carleton
The
of Arts and Sciences
Paul A. Pitman
Arrowsic Fire Reignites Burns Acreage Near Tarr Mountain
The Arrowsic blaze, first controlled Monday, flared again Tuesday afternoon burning 40 to 50 acres of scrub near Tarr's mountain. State Forestry Service and Bath Woolwich crews aided, confining the fire to the end of the island. George C. Perry home and outbuildings were destroyed. the elderly owners were hospitalized for shock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arrowsic Island
Central Fire Station
Bath
Richard Frates
State Forestry Service
Woolwich
Arrowsic
Tarr’s Mountain
George C. Perry
Bath Savings Institution Holds 94th Annual Meeting
The Bath Savings Institution reported an 11.1 percent gain with deposits totaling 8 246 102 47 and a payout of 1 1 1 to depositors in the year. A School Savings Department was created attracting 1 690 new accounts in its first half year. The board, led by President Williams A Furber, was reelected along with key staff and officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath Savings Institution
T the Corporators
Williams A. Furber
Bath Sa
Mutual Ae
Ind Aes
Farber
United States Savings
William A. Furber
William S. Newell
John G. Morse
Williams. Shorey
John P. Carey, Jr
Lewis E. Wilson
Allan Spear
Paul M. Olm
E. Paine
Richard Quick
M. Redion
Rodney E. Ross
Benne Sewall
Henry G. Shaw
William S. Shorey
Ralph G. Stetson
Alfred L. Tarbox
John N. Taylor
S. H. Towne, Jr
Henry C. Wright
Bids Opened for Carlton Bridge Approach Project Bath Maine
The Maine Highway Commission received one bid from W. H. Hinman Inc for 336086 dollars to construct a .644 mile approach to the Carlton bridge in Bath including a two lane road with an underpass at High street and a four lane continuation to Washington street. The commission chair Lucius Barrows said the award would be sent to Washington for federal approval. Brown and Thompson of Bath won the contract to raze and remove 11 buildings along the right of way.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine Highway Commission
Carlton Bridge
Bath
W. H. Hinman, Inc
North Anson
Lucius Barrows
Public Roads Administration Office
Washington
Western Avenue
High Street
Washington Street
Vine
Brown & Thompson of
Fire at Thorne's Head Engulfs Woods but Quickly Controlled
A noon fire at Thorne's Head in the North End drew Box 622 and Engine 3. Fire crews formed a river bucket line and, aided by a portable Maine Forestry Service pump on a boat with 500 feet of hose, cooled the area after a small burn area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thorne’s Head
Maine Forestry Service
Sebasco Lodge Adds Salt Water Pool Amid Busy Maine Season
Sebasco lodge on Casco Bay near Bath Maine reports a busy season with major improvements, including a new 120 by 50 foot salt water pool split into a 25 meter children’s section. The pool, depth from two to ten feet with diving boards, is fed by tides via sea ducts and a gasoline pump.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sebasco Lodge
Maine
Casco Bay
Bath
Phippsburg
Nathan A. Cushman
Richard D. Cushman
Sebasco
Richard Steele
Ruth
Francis Hugo
Spectators Witness Launch of USS Robert A Owens at Bath Iron Works
Cmdr L Poirier head of the French Shipping Commission in North America with Mrs Poirier and their three children observed the launching at Bath Iron Works. Poirier is stationed in Washington DC on business tied to a contract for 32 trawlers for the French Supply Commission, construction to start by early fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert A. Owens
Bath Iron Works
Cmdr
L. Poirier
Poirie
Childre
Roland
Francoise
Jacquiline
Cmdr. Poirier
French Shipping Commission i North
French Supply Commission
Mr and Mrs Albert Pecci pass at Old Orchard Beach
Mr Albert Pecci and Mrs Pecci of Chestnut Street were reported as passing at Old Orchard Beach on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Pecci
Chestnut Street
Monda
Old Orchard Beach
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Ole Bunny
Owens
Cari
Kennedy
West Coast
Post
U. OF M
Bath and Vicinity
Amences
Eigh
Maine Mutuals
Thorne
Gilman's
Sebas Lodge
Desoto
Plymouth
Bath Auto
Bath Auto Co
Front St. Tel
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