Sewer Question Still A Problem Needing Solution
The Bath city housing project faces sewer issues for about 20 homes on Edgett Street and up to five more. Current homes rely on septic tanks that overflow, posing health risks. State officials warn of unsanitary conditions and favor connection to a city system, with costs borne by the city then.
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Bilotta
Bath
Edgett Street
Tateth Department
T Street
Center Street
Lincoln Street
Harry E King
Soer
Hyde Park Terrace
Bath Iron Works sixth to eighth ship in French contract
Report of a 32 ship French Supply Commission contract in which six, seven, and eight ships slid overboard during the Bath Iron Works yard rollout. Godefroy de Bouillon, Saint Papaor, and Bassileur were among the vessels listed with launch times around 2.22 to 3.12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nee’s Postre Bath Thon Works Corp
Ron Wor
French Supply Commission
Godefroy de
Saint Papaor
Crete
Ireland
France
Bath Extends Warm Greetings on Commemoration Year
Bath England extends a cordial greetings marking a commemorial anniversary with wishes for future prosperity. Mayors of Bath and Somerset confer a lithographed map of Somerset county highlighting Bath as the region's mother city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor
Somerset County
England
Bath
Past Masters and Lecturers Meet for July in Sagadahoc
Past Masters Association and Lecturers Council of Sagadahoc county met with Progressive Grange at Richmond Corner for the July gathering. About 50 attended a 6:30 meat loaf meal prepared by host officers. Sessions included business talks, planned picnics at Sabino, 200 lobsters and clams considered for dinner, and joint program with readings and skits. Senator Neil S. Bishop spoke on taxes and a vote of thanks extended to Progressive’s lady officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sagadahoc
Richmond Corner
G. Cleveland Marriner
Everett . Lemont
West Bath Grange
Sabine
Lemont
Lizzie Haggett
Charles Morse
Cee Pomona Grange
Sabino
West Bath
Woolwich
Regebebes
Topsham
Dromore
Mer Yometing
di Dirigo
Neil S. Bishop
Progressive
New Patrol Wagon Joins City Police Fleet
The police department commissioned a new combination patrol wagon and ambulance, a 1047 Ford one panel job, traded in the old patrol car and 1046 Ford prowler. Radio equipment will be installed, and the wagon will serve as an ambulance in emergencies, replacing the costly, poorly conditioned previous truck.
Bath Iron Waves salute Admiral McNaughton visit
William S. Newell president of Bath Iron Works welcomed Admiral R. McNaughton aboard Bath on its 1001 ship. M.S. superintendent of the United States Merchant Marine praised the ceremony and its significance for the fleet.
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William S. Newell
Bath Iron Waves
Bath
Admiral R. McN
M.S
Laton Jackson Named District Manager for Bath Brunswick
H Laton Jackson longtime Central Maine Power executive is appointed district manager overseeing Bath and Brunswick districts. Ralph W Bragg continues as Bath district superintendent under Jackson with Ralph G Kennison noting improved service and closer coordination under the new district unit structure. Jackson, born in Bath, graduate of the University of Maine, has held CMP roles since 1928 and was Brunswick district superintendent since 1946. The Bath Brunswick area will be centralized under one manager with offices in Brunswick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Laton Jackson
H. Laton ‘Jackson
Brunswick
Central Maine
Power Company
Bath
Ralph W. Bragg
Central Maine Power
Portland
Biddeford
Brunewhyle
Ralph G. Kennison
Bath and
Laton Jackson
Morse High School
University of Maine
General Electric Company
Pennsylvania Power & Light Company
Enginee
Maine
Rockland
Bath- Brunswick
Nine boats race on New Meadows in weekly series opener
Sunday afternoon saw nine boats contest the first New Meadows river weekly sailing race of the season. In First Class Den Helder skippered by William Denni son was scratch, with Buccaneer owned by Addison McInnes and Wicked Willie piloted by Kenneth Hunt finishing close behind. Second Class saw Clipper win for H P Small over Valgemore. Marcia, Edward Hawkes Jr.’s new boat, easily beat Koko and others in Third Class. At least 12 states are using aluminum license plates.
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New Meadows River
den Helder
Jack Verhues
William Dennison
Buccaneer
Addison McInnes
Willie
Kenneth Hunt
Don Heldi
H. P. Small
Valgemor
Sanford Nickerson
Nickerson
Edward Hawkes, Jr
Marcia
Martone" Stuart
Bounty
W. H. Small, Jr
Marion’ Small Ambrose
Odd Ladies Field Day At Mrs Curtis Farm Maine
Annual Field Day of United Order of Independent Odd Ladies for Maine was held at East Harpswell at Mrs Mary S Curtis farm. Nearly 100 members attended with buses from Auburn Lewiston Brunswick Bath. Prizes awarded to Auburn lodge Myrtle Bath and Merrymeeting Brunswick for skits and stunts.
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United Order of Independent
Odd Ladies
Maine
Mary S. Curtis
East Harpswell
Auburn
Lewiston
Brunswick
Bath
Fern Lodge
Pine Cone Lodge
Portand
Curtis
Nellie Hunt
Myrtle Lodge of
Auburn Lodge
Ora Duplin
Myrtle Lodge
Merle Norton
Merrymeeting Lodge
Annie Carlton
Isabel Damon
Buckfield
Fort Halifax
Fort Halifax Lodge
Harriet Rollins
Ethel Abbott
Alice Laird
Sadie Tufts
Josephine Hart
Merrymeeting
Ladies Club of
Velma Neilson
Jordan Avenue
Gertrude Stewart
Government of
Lizzie B. C. Chaney
Alice Lewis
Louise Rogers
Eva Atwood
Margaret Nelson
Jennie Cameron
Annie Oliver
Nellie Swett
Mrs W Percy Marks Visits Her Mother in Union
Mrs W Percy Marks of Front Street stays a few days at the home of her mother Mrs Nancy Ayer in Union.
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W. Percy Marks
Front Street
Nancy Ayer
Union
Rings the Bell Opens Bath Century Celebration
The historic Paul Revere bell rang to launch Bath’s centennial celebration as residents join in the commemorations. Will W. Robinson of Old South Place expressed a desire to participate, citing his desire to do his bit and ringing the bell. He is the last of the Robinson family, among the city’s earliest settlers.
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Paul Revere
Bath
Will W. Robinson
Old South Place
Robinson
Bath Opens Centennial Week With Parade of Progress
Bath marks its 100th anniversary with a week long celebration starting Monday. A 2 mile Parade of Progress lined North to Front streets with floats bands and vintage and modern vehicles. Judges awarded best floats to depict Iwo Jima Marines Hyde Windlass Co best mercantile Central Maine Power Co and Boothbay Playhouse among others.
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Elks
Hyde Windlass
Central Maine Power Co
Bath
City Hall
North Street
Washington Street
Center
Front Streets
Richard Hallett
Portland
Henry W. Owen
Fred R. E. Dean
Ellis
Associated Press
United States
Mt. Suribachi
Iwo Jima
Pacific
Fraternal Order of Elks
Hyde Windlass Co
Marine Equipment and General Machinery Manufacturing
Best Mercantile
America
Boothbay
Bath Playgrounds With Over 250 Youngsters and Instructors Riding In Hayracks
Frank Sutherland
Paul Bourgoin
Car-Nation
Eaton Lothrop
Ralph Gould
Cape Elizabeth
Dunlap Commandery Band
St. Augustine
Augusta
Har
Elks Club
Central
Maine
Power Co
Mercantile
Vepatignland
T Re Par Windlass Co
St. Tine Drum and Bugle Corps
Two Destroyers Arrive to Aid Bath Centennial Celebration
The U.S.S. Fiske and U.S.S. Roberts anchored in the Kennebec for Bath's centennial events. The Fiske sits north of Carleton Bridge and the Roberts south of it. both remain until July 25.
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BATH
U. S. S. Fiske
Carson Bridge
U. S. S. Roberts South Bridge
U.S.S. Fiske
U.S.S. Roberts
Kennebec
Fiske
Carleton Bridge
Roberts
R. L. Olsen
Bath Iron Works
Boston
Massachusetts
Bradley Allen Fiske
U.S.N
U. S. Naval Forces
Mediterranean
Parade of Progress Delights Citizens with Military Bands
A large crowd watched a multi-division parade featuring a Fort Williams detachment in rhythm with martial music, National Guard batteries from Bath and Brunswick, Civil Air Patrol, World War veterans, and the Bath Brunswick Boy Scout Drum Corps. Division Two showcased the St Augustine drum corps from Augusta in red white and blue. A clown led the next float followed by a decorated bicycle brigade of about 50 riders.
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City Park
Washington Street
Dunlap Commandery Band
Clarence A. Warner
Earle B. Lermond
Floyd A. Preble
Regular Army
Navy
National Guard
U. S. Army
Fort Williams
Bath
Brunswick
Civil Air Patrol
World War Veterans of Smith-Tobey Post
American Legion
Dyer-Flaherty Post
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Brunswick Boy Scout Drmn Corps
Legion Building
Bath and Brunswick Boy Scouts
St. Augustine
Children in patriotic costumes parade on streets
A parade scene features a boy dressed as Uncle Sam and another in a fully decorated costume. A girl adorns her bike with flowers while a young boy, in a sailor outfit, rides along. (Continued on Page Six)
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Uncle Sam
Page Six
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ee Annes
Iron Works
Tia
Progressive Grange
Richmond
Bath-Brunswick
New Meadows
Mary Curtis
T. Andrews
Boothbay Region
Westbrook
Catholic Action Crusaders
Earl B. Lermond
Floyd Preble
Edward J. McMann
Gardiner Rogers
Alec Burgess
Arthur Sturtevant
Asa
Hyde Windlass Company
Shence
Ania
Bath Auto CO
Seat Tel
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