Roads, travel and safety notes amid gas rationing and summer shifts
A local report surveys how federal job holders should return a portion of Peeiie cones while launching a saving campaign. The piece notes state house purchases along a proposed route, temporary Bath Iron Works employment, and record summer travel. It urges dimming headlights at night and walking pedestrians on the left to reduce crashes, and reports rain improving crops and curbing forest fires, easing drought damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Maine
Maine must act to halt gypsy moth ravages this spring
Driving in suburbs reveals widespread damage as gypsy moths strip shade trees and forests leaving them bare like winter. Authorities face urgent need to curb the pest across many sections before further loss.
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Maine
City boating gains as Bath considers more riverfront floats
It is good to see many boat owners using the landing floats at City Landing and Bath should encourage this progress even if additional floats must be added along the river front. The expected rise in travel by boat suggests more owners will come to the locality with expanded accommodations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Landing
Bath
Bath Men Run Swimming Classes for Local Youths
Credit goes to Bath men who guide weekly swimming sessions at the New Meadows river. Careful instructors supervise as youngsters enjoy bathing and learn in a public-spirited effort. The community should appreciate this worthwhile program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Meadows
July ends as August nears with gold plans unfolding
In the final week of July preparations for August begin amid discussions of gold related ventures. Prominent figures and organizations are cited as shaping the forthcoming month’s events and opportunities.
Ragweed Control Urged To Aid Hay Fever Sufferers
Health advocates urge removal of ragweed to alleviate hay fever symptoms. Public service campaigns emphasize reducing airborne pollen to help sufferers while promoting community cleanup efforts and environmental health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muchering
Grange Meeting Announces Silver Star Awards
At a recent gathering the Grange framed plans for Aug 8 with refreshments by the men. Three members are slated to receive Silver Star honors. An evening program followed with singing, readings, and poems led by Elfreda Perkins and Sophie McPherson, concluding with a closing thought by Annie Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gearee
Edward Miller
Maurice
Sesear
Morse
Elfreda Perkins
Plano
Farmer's
Annie Ee
Alfred Stearns
Sophie McPherson
Bet
Ea Ieee
Grange
Maurice Warner
The
West Bath Grange Dog Nite Delights Members
West Bath grange held a dog themed Monday program with 14 members attending led by lecturer Mrs Thelma Sylvester. Linwood Leavitt of Massachusetts summering at Foster's Point presented his dog Teddy who performed tricks despite age ten. Guests from several granges joined the event with refreshments served and plans noted for a veterans night on Aug 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Bath Grange
Thelma Sylvester
Teddy
Linwood Leavitt
Massachusetts
Foster’s Point
Senator West
Ethel MacDonald
Penny March
Nellie Booker
Rachel Waters
Barney Beg
North Berwick
Dromore
Topsham
Merriconeag
Frances Clark
Martha Crocker
Republican County Committee Election at City Hall
G O P committee met Tuesday night at City hall to elect officers. Anne Deering of Bath was chosen chairman, John L Parker of Richmond vice chairman, Cleveland Curtis of Bowdoinham treasurer, and Eta Thurlow of Bath secretary. Jack, former chairman, did not seek reelection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican County Committee
City Hall
Anne Deering
Bath
John L. Parker
Richmond
Cleveland Curtis
Bowdoinham
Etta Thurlow
Jack
Mrs Lily Bousfield Funeral at Center Church Woolwich
Mrs Lily Bousfield's funeral was held at Center church Woolwich on Wednesday at 11 o'clock. Rev Dr F H Johnson conducted the service. Bearers were Eben Dana Elster Doloff Gilbert Hathorne and Herbert Wright. Burial followed at Laurel Grove Woolwich.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lily Bousfield
Center Church
Woolwich
F. H. Johnson
Eben Dana
Elster Doloff
Gilbert Hathorne
Herbert Wright
Laurel Grove
Perkins couple buys home in Concord New Hampshire
Mr and Mrs H Dorman Perkins of Concord New Hampshire formerly Bath have purchased a home in Concord. Misses Doris and Evelyn Perkins work in clerical roles at the State House in Concord.
Brunswick Naval Air Station awards and layoffs noted
A Brunswick Naval Air Station notice lists safety awards to many residents and workers. It also reports that on July 19 about 150 maintenance staff will be released from active duty due to reduced appropriations. no yearly employees are affected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brunswick
Cmdr
William L. Dawson
Oe National Safety Connell
Danforth
G. Ouellette
H R. Pullen
Romeo J. Brilliant
Jos A. Choquette
Naval Air Tran
William Menentant
Eone
Brunswick Naval Air Station
Naval Establishment
Larceny of car case and other cautions from Bath court
Philip Newcomb of Boothbay Harbor pleaded guilty to larceny of a car in Municipal Court before Judge Gardiner R. Deering. Newcomb was remanded after arrest by State Trooper Stanley Poland and transported to Bath. Judge Deering ordered recognizance with $2000 sureties or jail at Augusta. Alva Pinkham of Auburn pleaded guilty to reckless driving and was fined $50 plus $5.50 costs, suspended on payment of costs. Pinkham was arrested after an accident on Route 196 in Topsham. Two intoxication cases resulted in guilty pleas with fines and costs totaling $5.15 or 15 days in Kennebec jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip Newcomb
Boothbay Harbor
Jude Gardiner R. Deering
Newcomb
Stanley Poland
Rockhgnd
Kingsbury
Kelliher
Bath
Enerobec County
Augusta
Alva Pinkham
Auburn
Herbert Marriner
Deering
Pinkham
Marriner
Topsham
Local Bath Sloop Westissa Changes Hands At Bath Harbor
Hi ram C. Stevens of Middlestret recently bought the 24 foot auxiliary cruising sloop Westissa from Fred Pitts of Damariscotta in June. The vessel carries a Palmer engine, sails well, sleeps two with a galley, and is berthed at the Bath Ferry Slip. Stevens plans a first long voyage to Monhegan, Camden, and back this weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Westissa
Hiram C. Stevens
Middlestret
Hite
Fred Pitts
Damariscotta
Stevens
Pophamach
Monhegan
Camden
Bridge plans completed for state woodland and beaches
Plans outline supervised areas for overnight and trailer visitors and public use across 1 200 acres of woodland and beaches. Daily access includes safe beaches for children along the coast and areas designated for swimming parties.
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Eps Arvey
Increasing daily influx of boats at Broad Street wharves
Friday afternoon saw 14 boats tied up at the Broad Street pit and nearby wharves. Among them were four cabin cruisers from Salem and a 46-foot craft owned by Robert W. Dana of Falmouth, visiting Mr. and Mrs. Fisher. The Squirrel Island Express plans Sunday excursions to Boothbay, sailing from the City Landing, with Port hard Yacht Club members expected for an overnight stay in mid August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broad Street
Salem
Mass
Robert W. Dana
Falmouth
Les Fisher
Fisher's
Phippsburg
Merrymeeting
Meeting Bay
Everett
Paul Stevens
Alvin Brewer
Westport
Squirrel Island Express
Boothbay
Shorts
Portland Yacht Club
Camden
Portland
Bath
Bath landing aids cruise service for Bowker’s boat
The Kada III, owned by Representative Dana Bowker of Portland, docked at Bath for servicing on its return to Augusta after a Portland weekend trip. Bowker, in town for a Maine legislature session, rode the Kennebec with A Hildreth, George Barnes, George Varney, and Bowker aboard. The Bath harbor facilities are praised, as Augusta lacks similar services, prompting a third Bath stop instead of continuing upriver to Gardiner or Hallowell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dana Bowker
Portland
City Laing
Augusta
Net Bowker
Maine
Hallowell
Race A. Hildreth
George E. Barnes
Iton
Senate
George D. Varney
Late Book Appears by William Zorach
The American Artists Group publishes a new biographical volume on William Zorach. It recounts his European youth, move to America, early job struggles, and fight to introduce modern art. Included are photos of his sculptures paintings and drawings, with a frontispiece mural of the Deserted Ferry Slip at Bath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Artists Group
William Zorach
Iield
Georgetown Isand
Mr. Zorach
Europe
Bath
Woolwich
Employed Workers Sue Over Overtime and Bonuses
A group of workers sue their company claiming overtime pay and bonuses were miscalculated. They allege time clocks forced them to punch in early and arrive at posts fifteen minutes before shifts, with compensation tied to hourly wages and production bonuses. Attorney Barnett I. Shur reported claims from about ten thousand former employees across three South Portland shipyards seeking several million dollars. The Burden family enjoys a seaside cottage retreat at Harpswell during a weeklong outing.
Summer picnic planned by West Bath Grange at Sabine home
Supper at 6 30 for supervision. Annual picnic set for Aug 18 at Mr and Mrs Everett G Lemont of West Bath Summer home at Sabine. Clams and lobsters for sale. Attendees urged to coordinate meals and attend program features including readings, piano and vocal solos, a humorous sketch, quiz, and a God Bless America rendition by the grange with visiting masters present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett G. Lemont
West Bath Grange
Sabine
Pest
Lizzie Haggett
West Bath
Bringes
the Grange
Edwin W. Haggett
John Howe
Helen Driscoll
Progressive Grange
Merle Jameson
Seph Randlette
William Armstron
Male Chen
Elmer Johnson
David Henderson
Albert Henderson
Reading
Albertha Randlette
Doris B
Ethel Riffen
Senator WN
Acling Pet
God Bless America
Central Church League Picnic at Brigham's Cove
Members and guests of Central Church League enjoyed a day at the Deering cottage Brigham's Cove with boating swimming and games. Hosts Mrs Gardiner R Deering and Mrs A George Moses served coffee tea and punch to a long list of attendees including Mrs Merritt Mitchell Mrs Bernard Pratt Mrs Horace P Morse and many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Church League
Gardiner R. Deering
A. George Moses
Deering
Brigham’s Cove
Merritt Mitchell
Bernard Pratt
Horace P. Morse
James Morse
Ethel Blake
Anna Thombs
Arthur Brown
Roger
Harold Brown
Pamela
Howard McPhee
Edna
Betty
William Daley
Billy
Johnnyn
Elaine
Alice D. Lancaster
Francis Bertrand
Betsy
Dean
Little
Bath golfers named to New England amateur tourney
Maine lists 10 entrants for the New England amateur golf tournament at Brace Burn Country Club West Newton Mass July 31 and August 12 Three Bath golfers Dr Leon Buck Howard Mayo and Rodney E Ross Jr are selected by Maine Golf Association president Dr Francis A Winchenbach Ray LeBel of Bath Country Club is unable to participate due to Bowdoin classes The group represents the cream of Maine amateur golf with veteran performers
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Maine
Brace Burn Country Club
West Newton
Mass
Bath Golf
Bath Country Club
Leon Buck
Howard Mayo
Rodney E. Ross
Francis A. Winchenbach
Bath
Maine Golf Association
Ray Lebel
Robably
Bowdoin College
City Reverses Action on Center Street Sign Request
The council reversed its stance on a sign permit for Center Street business owned by Harold Marsh. The matter was referred to the committee on trees, with constables Kenneth Tice Donald Savage and Raymond Marston listed in routine roles. The American Legion rebate of license and the World of Mirth Shows event were addressed, and a measure requiring a police officer at all public dances plus city marshal inspections was passed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mittee
Center Street
Harold Marsh
Kenneth Tice
Donald Savage
Raymond Marston
American Legion
Faithful drill team honored at Brunswick district meeting
Recognition for the drill team at the Brunswick district meeting in June included Mrs Porcer receiving a crystal cake plate with silver inlay and best wishes for services. Presentations were made by 5% Be 14 men. refreshments followed with numerous ladies named among helpers and guests including Mrs Justine Hamilton of Brunswick.
Ellingwood Family Reunion Highlights Four Generations
Grace Ellingwood and relatives from Bath to Strong share a reunion at 57 Pine Street hosted by Leslie Neilson. New officers include Lillian Tozier as president and Grace Fuller as vice president. Attendees span Ellingwood and allied families from Rumford to Livermore Falls, with Philip Ladd Jr aged three weeks as the youngest.
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Grace
Iollis J. Blood
Leslie Neilson
Pine Street
Lillian Tozier
Grace Fuller
Barbara Ellingwood
Ente
Atertainment Committee
Carl Toz Carroll Fuetalingwood
Ode
Uly
Freeman Elling Sette
Mex ¢ Ellingwood
Charles Ellingwood
Bath
Carl Foes Roland
Billogwood
New Portland
Carrollee
Chesterville
Melvin Virgin
Rumford
Jennie Buck
Oques- Walter Ellingwood
Livermore Falls
At Ilyy Bopp
Strong
Perren Dudley
Buckfield
Philip Ladd, Jr
Grace Billingwood
Carl Tozier
Ee Ladd
Philip Ladd
Sea based trades highlighted for departments and fisheries
Reading notes emphasize departments handling clamming fish products and coastal fishing activities. The text mentions off shore water fishing and the value of items to seafarers whose livelihoods depend on the sea. It reflects on various goods and practices tied to maritime industries.
Salvation Army Campaign Highlights Local Aid Efforts
The annual Salvation Army drive reports extensive community service including 44 night lodgings and 92 meals for transients, 213 families aided with garments and shoes, 104 sunshine baskets, and 289 indoor meetings. Major Brister leads a robust effort praised for supporting moral and spiritual life, urging generous community support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Army
Garisunae Dimnireere
Brister
Pine Tree Society Sets July 25 Meeting at North Pond Camp
Pine Tree society for Crippled children convenes at Pine Tree camp Route 135 North Pond Rome at 10 30 a.m. July 25. Mrs Sumner Sewall president will oversee the first annual meeting at the camp following acquisition of eight new cabins. Helen Sims occupational therapist leads a spastic program for younger children as plans unfold to expand the winter program and Easter Seals sales funds the eight week camp season with 90 children enrolled.
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Pine Tree Society For
Sumner Sewall
Pine Tree Camp
Route 135
North Pond
Rome
James A. Gillies, Jr
Bath
Helen Sims
Burton L. Preston
Welcome Destroyer and civic leaders attend center ceremony
Alderman L H Cooper Ward 1 and Mayor Dominique J attended a ceremony aboard a destroyer with Capt. Brownlee and Henry O Trow, joined by Community Center Seralites. The event featured Louis Lefelar USN commanding the Putnam ship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. H. Cooper
Dominique J
Brownlee
Henry O. Trow
Seralites Co —E Welogining Sae Board
USN
Louis Lefelar
Iommanding
Putnam
Mrs Dunton Family Arrives From Portsmouth For Bath Visit
Mrs Robert Dunton of New York arrived Monday from Portsmouth New York where she visited her father Andrew J Ayers for a few days. Mr Dunton who has been in Bath since Wednesday last week went to Portsmouth to bring Mrs Dunton and her daughter Margaret and son John to Bath. They will spend their vacation in Georgetown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Dunton
New York
Portsmouth
N. Y
Andrew J. Ayers
Mr. Dunton
Bath
Waterville Plans Pool Ice Rink With Fenced Perimeter
A six foot cyclone fence is to be installed around the pool area when received. Mr Hale says the design is satisfactory for the region and towns could build similar pools sized to fit their needs. Waterville plans to use the facility as a skating rink in winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hale
Waterville
Inorahama Discharged by Municipal Court
Joseph Noranda of North Bath appeared in municipal court before Judge Gar diner R. Deering with no probable cause found on a case arising from alleged threats. Witnesses testified for the complainant while the respondent offered no defense beyond testimony already given.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph
Harold Eiubin
Eittas
Edward W. Bridgham
Fire destroys Clyde Pyes fishing boat at Small Point
Clyde Pye of Small Point started on a Saturday morning fishing trip documented by his brother Clifford when the vessel beyond Morse's Neck caught fire likely from a leaking gas tank. Ernest Wallace of West Point towed the burning craft to port. the boat valued at about $2000 is a total loss with no insurance. Mr Pye plans to rig another boat to continue the work of the fishing industry there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Pye
Small Point
Clifford Pye
Morse
Ernest Wallace
West Point
Pye Brothers
Pye
Weekly Crossword Puzzle Clue Fragments From a Vintage Page
Fragmented puzzle clues list partial entries for a weekly crossword. Items include moth, ra like, barbed spear, silkworm, burden, observe, color, sharpened, railroad abbr, north river, deity, ventilated, blazes, broad roadway, viscous substance, not fresh, answer None and furnished with shoes.
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Eoin Ein
Lina
Burden
North River
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G. O. P. Committee
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Eieeee Grey
Ralph O. Burden
Barbara
Ralph O., Jr
Bedford Street
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Sai Rea
Etnoy Real Picnic
Ellingwood
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