Salvation Army Work Grows From London Roots to Global Reach
Major Warren outlines the Salvation Army’s 1878 London start, 1880 New York branch, and expansion to 97 nations and 102 jurisdictions. He cites aid in Maine fires and Beth needs, notes a son serving in Germany, and appeals for funds as Rotary honors and field day events occur in Bath and Fort Edgecomb with clambake.
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London
General Booth
New York
Salvation Army
Maine
Portland
Germany
Bath
Fire in Harpswell Warns of Woodlands Dangers
A Tuesday afternoon blaze near Gun Point road Harpswell sent smoke into town and prompted Brunswick Fire Department alerts. Residents fear for cottages at nearby resorts as warnings echo last fall's statewide forest fires.
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Hingaburg
West Bath
Gun Point
Harpswell
Brunswick Fire Department
Wasle
Auxiliary reports hospital supplies and volunteer drive
The group announced purchase of gowns, sheets, towels, and dining ware for hospital use. Volunteers discussed magazine circulation, Corner box work, and a space for improved accessibility. Donations included a handmade garb and a vegetable peeler from Bath Iron Works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tacitus Steens
Arthur Keer
Cvon
Ellen Ryall
Reco Laboratory
Willard Goragus
Joseph Ee
Enero
Forrest Putnam
Greg Grors
Edward Sdaggett
Mullaney
Pan Sprague
Charles B. Doyle
Bath Iron Works
Harry B. Carney
Paul Akeley
Duncan McInnes
Frederick E. Drake
William P. Kelley
Arthur King
Wilmer I. Voorhees
Joseph Mullaney
Willard Sprague
Joseph O. Purdue
Visit of Farnham Family Arrives at Brigham's Cove Cottage
Mr and Mrs Stanley Farnham and daughter Carol Jan of Houston arrived Wednesday by plane for a visit with Mr and Mrs Edward W Sampson at their Summer home Brighams Cove. Other guests include Mrs Charles Hughes of Sacramento and Mrs Harold Simmons of Boothbay Harbor for a two day outing this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley Farnham
Carol Jan
Houston
Tex
Edward W. Sampson
Brigham’s Cove
Sampson Cottage
Charles Hughes
Sacramento
Calif
Harold Simmons
Boothbay Harbor
Wedding Tea and Reception Details at Edward A. Home
Mrs Edward A and husband hosted a reception with floral arrangements in the dining room and guest book managed by Miss Mae Nelson. Attendants included Mrs James B. Lament and a list of local and out of town guests from Brunswick Portland Highland Lake East Brunswick and Northumberland among others.
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Edward A
Mae Nelson
James B. Lament
Bert May
Illiam Powers
Brunswick
Jane Jones
Ann Desmond
Jean Anderson
Graydon Smith
Leon Moore
Northcomb
Clinton Raseee
O’brien
Williamee
Portland
Sa E. Bradley Carlton
Tro N
Lee Turcotte
William Pow
Andrew Ouelette
Grilliam Kerrigan
Lendell Roberts
Frank Simpeen
George Footer
James Gerdenier
Highland Lake
Harold E. Freeman E
Herberts. Cavanaugh
East Brunswick
Former Bath Man Returns to His Old Home Town
Mr. and Mrs. ee H. Lindsay of Woodridge and their son Mason Lindsay visited Bath and attended a local reunion. Mason Lindsay, a Bath native, attended York University, MIT, and served as a U S Navy lieutenant in World War II. He is now employed by American Viscose Corp. in Wilmington. The family enjoyed Ocean Point outings and reconnecting with old friends and relatives in Bath.
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Ee H. Lindsay
Woodridge
Mason Lindsay
W. Ton
Del
Cox
Gibbs
Bath
Puss
Acton
Hilltop Market
Albert H. Shaw
Sedgwick
York University
Winnegance Vacation Bible School outing at Popham Beach
The Winnegance Vacation Bible School led by student preacher and Mrs. David Jordan enjoyed a Thursday outing at Popham Beach. About 16 members joined by Mr and Mrs Jordan and others swam and had a picnic at noon. Parents’ night will be observed Friday at the Winnegance Community Clubhouse at eight.
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Vacation Bible School of
Winnegance
David Jordan
Pophamach
and Jordan
Duncan Farrell
Shirley Pratt
St. Marys Pack 53 Cubs Cancel Friday Meeting
St Marys Cubs Pack 53 at Hyde Park Recreation Center will skip Friday meetings for two weeks. Parents are urged to watch the Times for the next gathering note and a possible picnic outing at a location to be advised.
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St. Mary's
Sabino Sho Club Hosts Picnic Dinner for Members
Members and guests of the Sabino Sho Club gathered for a picnic supper with tea and coffee served by the hostess. The afternoon included a meeting and other activities, with plans noted for a Boothbay gathering on August 11 and a future club meeting hosted by Mrs Payhowse in the evening.
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Cowie
Payhowse
Boothbay
Doyle-Mphee Wedding at Boothbay Harbor
A marriage report from Boothbay Harbor describes the wedding of Doyle and Mphee. The bride wore a light blue skimmer dress with white accessories, and Doyle attended Joseph’s Academy in Portland and Boothbay Harbor High School. Doyle served in the Army during World War II and visited President Roosevelt during the Yalta Conference.
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H. Wof
Perfriar Paso
Wesley
Neite
Doyle
Josephs Academy
Portland
Booth‘bay Arbor
Seeeth BE
A Berns
Mediterraneoplaoe
Yaad Lin D, Roosevelt
Yalta Conference
Playground children visit Cushman Beach
More than 150 boys and girls from Lambert Park Dike and Huse playgrounds joined a day at Cushman Beach with games swimming and lunches. They departed at nine in the morning and returned to Bath by 3 30 PM. Next Wednesday Mitchell Park and Huse school groups will make a similar outing to a nearby location.
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Mitchell
Park
Huse
TSOLPhie PARTY Bouquet and cake at Elwell's Greenhouse event
A party hosted by Mrs. Stanley Elwell featured a bouquet of cut flowers and compliments from Elwell's Greenhouse. After unwrapping gifts, guests enjoyed a decorated cake and a social hour in the renewed reception room.
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Stanley Elwell
Elwell
Winter Street Church Wedding of Joan Stinson
Miss Joan Alice Stinson daughter of Mr and Mrs John G Stinson of Norbert Emery Dergen was married Friday at eight o'clock in a simple ceremony at Winter Street Church. The groom is from Morse Works.
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Winter Street
Joan Alice Stinson
John G. Stinson
Wide
Nobert Emery Dergen
Morse
Barron Works
Bath boy honored in county state representative election
Frank Warren of Bath, son of Dr and Mrs Ralph Warren, elected as State Representative from the county at election time. The article notes a university registration of seventy five boys across sections for a session sponsored by the Maine Legion and mentions candidates following established election procedures.
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Frank Warren
Bath
Ralph Warren
Elecven
Ian Wee
Maine
Dole Family Attends New Church Assembly in Alabama
Rev. and Mrs. Louis A. Dole with Louise and her son are in Alabama visiting and attending the New Church Assembly.
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Louis A. Dole
Louise
Son Weeks
Alseen Mick
New Church
Vacation notices and local social updates from New England town
Miss Phyllis Brown returned home after visiting friend Janice Norway. Pierre Peterson and Mr. and Mrs. Peter son left for a two week vacation in Medford Massachusetts. Grace Robinson of Brookline is visiting sister Mrs. Dexter Stevens in East Bowdoinham. The Boston Post Cane, held by the town's oldest male, was presented to William H Gould after William Hardie died.
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Ne Bever Road
Phyllis Brown
Spe
Hgr
Janice Norway
Pierree Peterson
Medion
Mass
Grace Robinson
Brookline
Dexter Stevens
East Bowdoinsham
Boston Post
William H. Gould
William Hardie
Local Notes and Names From Dickinson Store to Bible School
Personal items from the Dickinson area include clerking by Miss Dorothy Dickinson and Miss Joan Davis of Hampden. Families visit relatives in Somerville Mass and Portland. A Maryesau Tuesday clinic was held. Kate Beckie noted. Frank Trott returned home after a short visit with Mrs. McPheters. Pete on mail route. Karl Hatch ill with an infection. New paint on the Mealy home and Ames house now owned by Frank Hackett. Birth announced for a son to Mr. and Mrs. Edward Webb of Melt 8. Comfort Branch met at Prudence Hamilton’s with good attendance. Vacation Bible School planned July 26 for two weeks.
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Dorothy Dickinson
Phyllis Brown
Dickinson
Joan Davis
Hampden Pellery
Hoays
Maryesau
Vernon
Beckie
Gerege Gould
Y Aidecvan
Frank Trott
McPheters
Somerville
Mass
E Mealy
Ames
Frank Hackett
Edward Webb
Melt
Bishop
See Will Leave from Os At Approx 8-45 Saturday
Fragmentary text notes a departure time around 8 45 on Saturday to be with someone and mentions an excellent ore of something and a reference to 96, but lacks clear context or identifiable names or events.
Gratitude Expressed To Sponsor Bath Iron Works Ties
A letter from 1948 thanks Mrs. J. Wilkes Schulze for sponsor support linked to Bath Iron Works. The message recalls the wartime ship Massabielle built by Fecenlly and sunk in the Atlantic, with notes on Lorient France and references to wartime activities, German ties, and aims for peaceful times.
Two Churcher in Bath Visit with Aunt
A fragment notes two Churcher individuals in Bath staying at home with their aunt. The brief hints at family connection and location without further details.
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Ageenera
Bath
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Major Warren
Eee Addison
Fort Edgecomb
Ralph E. Hilyard
Arthur Powers
Westbrook
Owen Gordon
IR Education
Byteederal Savings .Loan Association
Front ST. Bath.me
Vove
Watiee
ST. Mary
Daughters of St. Mary of the Catholic Church
Anne Perry
High Street
Betty Dingley
Knights of Columbus
Dw A. Footer
Old Home Town
Winnegance Vacation Bible School
ST. Mary’s Cub Scouts
Ferkiaes
Bailey’s
North Street
Mercury
H. M
J.C. Steen
Howard
Jim
Timken
Washington $T. Corner South
SHO Club
Sabino
Pierce
Cushman Beach
Tsolphie Party
Dale Hupp
Rev. C. Pardoe
Connie Dee
Wed
Melville Sprke
The
Barretts of
Wimpole Street
Comfort Branch
Prudence Hamilton
Delta Rideout
Bible School
Lie Goree
Rene
Hun
Massabielle
Brian Aherne
Constance Bennett
Curley
Larry Sen
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