Horrors of Invasion Address Sparks Lions Meeting
Dr. C. B. French of Liver more Falls told a large Lions gathering at Hotel Sedgwick that France fell quickly due to fifth columnists and German spies. He described fleeing Paris with aid to refugees, praising American aid and the United States flag, and urged Americans to protect liberty as war and evacuation details unfolded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hotel Sedgwick
C. B. French
Livermore Falls
France
Hitler
Paris
Dr. French
Lion Arthur M. Bowker
Bath
French
Andre Potiet
33Rd Regiment
Maginot Line
Lafayette
America
United States
Marseilles
Red Cross
Potiet
Rudy Waltee
Engand
Europe
Russia
Channel
Bordeaux
Norway
Denmark
Holland
Luxembourg
Memorial Day Parade in Bath Honored Veterans and Civic Groups
A large Bath procession led by Governor Sumner Sewall marched through Main Street to Read Nichols Co. wharf for Kennebec Naval Veterans services. Battery D from Fort McKinley, Morse High band, and 105th Battery D troops highlighted the day with ceremonies at Oak Grove cemetery and High Center monument. Parade dignity and drill drew praise from townsfolk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veterans’ Organizations
Bath
American Legion
Sumner Sewall
Roland Smith Post
A.L
Battery D
Morse High School
High Street
Front
Lombard
Commercial
Read
Nichols Co
Kennebec Naval Veterans’ Service
T. W
John J. Marks
Warner
Lincoln
Floyd H. Preble
Navy Clubs of America
Hydecamp
God
St. John's
Robert H. Haskell
Haskell
United States
Oak Grove
Lincoln Street
Green
Center
Edwin L. Emmons
Clarence Warner
Thebeau Addresses Seniors On Business Expectations
L Eugene Thebeau secretary treasurer of Bath Iron Works spoke to Bath High School seniors about what business expects today. He urged thrift and responsibility, stressing neatness accuracy punctuality and pride in work. Also noted is the death of Emma Wyeer Moseley 81 longtime Maine newspaper woman former editor at the Evening Express and Sun-up society editor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Eugene Thebeau
Thebeau
Bath Iron Works Corp
Emma Wyeer Moseley
Maine
Evening Express
Sunday Telegram
Portland
the Express
Sun-up
Miss Muriel Howe Becomes Bride of John Cushman
Miss Muriel Henrietta Howe daughter of Mr and Mrs John M Howe Upper Washington street became the bride of John Paul Cushman of Quincy Massachusetts son of Mrs Pauline Cushman and the late John A Cushman at Beacon Street Methodist church Sunday afternoon in a simple ceremony Rev Charles L Kinney officiated The church was decorated with evergreens and flowers James A McLellan organist played the processional Wagner Bridal Chorus and Mendelssohn Wedding March The bride wore pastel blue crepe with a white straw hat and bouquet of Sweetheart roses and swainsona The matron of honor wore pastel pink with Briarcliff roses delphinium and white snapdragons Best man was Arthur E F Furley Ushers Howard C Bates and A Bernard Henderson After the ceremony a reception was held at the bride’s uncle and aunt’s home The couple left for a wedding trip in the White Mountains and will reside at 465 Beale street Quincy Massachusetts with out of town guests including Mrs John A Cushman and several relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muriel Henrietta Howe
John M. Howe
Washington Street
John Paul Cushman
Quincy
Mass
Pauline Cushman
John A. Cushman
Beacon Street Methodist Church
Charles L. Kinney
James A. McLellan
Wagner
McLellan
Mendelssohn
Howard C. Bates
Elizabeth D. McGrath
Arthur EF. Furley
Pawtucket
R. I
A. Bernard Henderson
Archibald M. Main
Bath Iron Works Corp
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
University of Maine
George
Arthur Lilly
Alice Lilly
Yarmouth
Hiram Turner
Somerville
Elwood Howe
Providence
R. 1
Thebeau to chair Sagadahoc County drive for U S
Eugene Thebeau treasurer of Bath Iron Works Corp con sented to chair the Sagadahoc County drive for the U S O and named John M Conley Jr vice chairman They worked Tuesday contacting prominent county residents to support a $3250 goal An organized county wide structure with town chairs is planned and others will appoint assistants The effort aids Canton Evide young men with recreational and religious facilities Mrs Norman Adams of Andrews Road visited Boston over the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Thebeau
Bath Iron Works Corp
Sagadahoc
John M. Conley, Jr
Woolwich Honors War Heroes With Memorial Plans
Woolwich residents gathered Friday night in the North Woolwich Methodist church to honor local servicemen. Rev. Walter W. Swank urged Americans to stand by God and country, as committees formed to place a ferry monument and a Center cemetery marker. The program featured students, local musicians, and a 12 year old accordionist, with Woolwich counting 218 veterans across wars.
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Triangle
Sagadahoc Ferry
Woolwich
Laurel Cemetery
North Woolwich
Walter W. Swank
Windham
Beltran Crocker
Arthur Berry
Ferry
Albert Hathorn
Ernest Hathorne
Samuel Hathorn
Carolyn Wing
Albert Temple
Wilbur Howe
Swank
Herbert F. Milligan
Samuel H. Kirkpatrick
Earl Dow
Haley
Milton Hathorne
Merle Jameson
William Robson
George Farnham
Sarah Bagley Wright
Chopps School
Clifton Muckler
Richard Gould
Pelham Howe
Roberta Ames
Marilyn Temple
Hayden Temple
Cleora Perkins
Gerald McNeill
Tommy McDonald
Wellesley
Mass
Wing
Wright
America
Mr. Milligan
God of Our Fathers
John G. Reed
Frank Walker
Charlotte Buck
Master McDonald
Milligan
Herbert Munsey
Howard Whittum
Roland Raynes
Day's Ferry
Donald Thwing
Harry M. Stinson
George M. Stinson
Bath Woman Elected State President of Auxiliary
Mrs. Albert S. Whitney was chosen state president of the auxiliary of the Maine branch of the United National Association of Post Office Clerks at a Pittsfield convention. Bath attendees included Mr. and Mrs. William J. Cummings and others. the Lancey house banquet featured national president John J. Barrett and speaker Mrs. Margaret Smith on National Defense before about 200 guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert S. Whitney
Maine
United National Association of Post Office
Pittsfield
Bath
William J. Cuimmings
Percy Low
Alliam J. Curran
Lancey House
John J. Barrett
Washington, D.C
Margaret Smith
Former Deloche Farm To Be Site Of New Project
William A. Miller as site agent for the Public Buildings Administration seeks bids for land for 200 dwelling units to aid workers in defense industries in Bath. Bidders include Frank Allegrin, Henrietta Potter, heirs of Joseph McCutcheon, and Edward Perry. A topo survey on Perry property is planned. Miller to brief Bath City Council on utilities, 18 inch pipe extension, police and fire protection, and a possible lump sum maintenance fund. Discussion may include extending sewer lines and possible school construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William A. Miller
Public Buildings Administration
Bath
Miller
Frank Allegrin
Thorne's Head
Henrietta Potter
High Street
Bath Water District
Joseph B. McCutcheon
Lower High Street
Cottage Park
Edward A. Perry
West Center Street
Deloche
Perry
Washington, D. C
Protestant Churches Push Toward Unity in Bath Meeting
Rev Frederick M Meek of Bangor spoke on The World Wide Church and Its Problems at the Bath Ministers association luncheon at Hotel Sedgwick. He traced denominational history, urged broader cooperation, noted progress toward the World Council of Churches and Maine Council of Churches, and suggested a Bath Corner of Churches. Several clergy and spouses attended. no further meetings until fall. Horace A Bond of Bangor visited Bath on Tuesday.
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Frederick M. Meek
D. D
Bangor
Maine Council of Churches
Bath Ministers Association
Mendias
Hotel Sedgwick
Meek
World Council of Churches
Bath
Joseph O. Purdue
Winter Street
Purdue
Frederick PP
Matt Matt
Corliss Street
Malfatt
Louis A. Dole
New Church
Dole
Charles M. ‘Tubbs
Grace Church
Tubbs
Raymond G. Putnam
Central Church
Putnam
Charles I. Kinney
Beacon Street Church
George B. Walstenholme
Aptist Church
Herbert F. Milligan
Woolwich Union For Christian Service
New Colonial Cape Cod bungalow showcased at 45 Academy Street
Mr and Mrs Edward C Johnson unveil a new Colonial Cape Cod style home at 45 Academy Street on the corner with Lincoln. The five room one story dwelling features oak floors an electric kitchen hot water heat a spacious 12 by 18 living room and an 8 by 8 dining nook. A rear den bedroom and bath occupy the back while a future finish could expand space. Shutters await hanging and grass seed hopes to yield a verdant lawn this summer amid corner lot temptations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cape Cod
Edward C. Johnson
Academy Street
Lincoln Street
Johnson
Plans Revamped for Bath Airport and Hospital Equipment Gift
Bath plans to build a smaller airport on the East Brunswick plains have been trimmed to 2 runways of 3000 feet, costing about 422,829 with Bath covering 400 acres. City liability drops to roughly 10,500 after 50 percent land reimbursement. Elks Lodge donates hospital respiratory gear to Bath Memorial Hospital including portable respirators and incubator, chosen over an iron lung for practicality.
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Brunswick Plains
W. P
John C. Fitzgerald
Walter C. Rogers
Bath
Defetiae
Joeatrot
Faba Teatro
Bathrom Works Corp
Old Brunswick Road
Herbert Supson
Arthur Groves
Bill Thoraltty
Phytic
Allitary Defense County
Civil Aeronautics Administration
Newell
Ji AN
Bath Lodge of Elks
Bath Memorial Hospital
Ralph W. MacDonald
Elks Iron Lung Committee
Committee of Elks
Eiks Committee
Elks’ Committée
Bas
Unconditional bequest of 5000 from estate of Bret ertek Wo Tall
The article notes an unconditional bequest of 5000 from the estate of Bret ertek Wo Tall of Sam Brameimeo Mt Mall, a member of the class of 1880. He was a native of Gorham and had practiced law in San Francisco since 1888, once serving as city solicitor there.
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Bretertek
Sam Brameimeo
Mt Mall
Gorham
San Francisco
Reed
Firemen's Memorial Sunday Observance Marched to Oak Grove
The Camden area held Firemen's Memorial Sunday observances presided by President Bloom Rogers at Central Wire. James J. Marshal led the parade through the business district to Oak Grove cemetery and back. Chief Engineer Richard Frates and ministers Timothy C. Mie and others spoke at the ceremony. Extensions invited five departments and Niagara Veterans of Brunswick to join Bath department in services.
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Thithe
Baremien
Pres
Morahan
James
Oak Grove Cemetery
Richard Frates
Wall
Tey
Cieorne
Walsha Ciberline
Rex
Timothy C. Mie
Camden
Five Islands
Brunswick
Ath Iron Works
Niagara Veterans of
Bath Department
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Lions Club
Muriel Howe
John P. Cushman
County Drive
John M. Conley
Norman Adams
Andrews, Road
Boston
Federal
Maine Council of Churches, Speaks
Horace A. Bond
Lincoln and
Academy Streets
Elks Lodge
Rayon OP
Firemen’s
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