Maine and Milk Drive Dairy Month Support
Maine plays a key role in the June Dairy Month campaign with milk production valued over 12 million dollars. In 1939 Maine produced 803 million quarts of milk and 119000 pounds of butter while milk accounted for 26 percent of farm income and 54 percent of livestock income in 1938. Nationwide, June farm milk production is poised to hit a new peak with last year’s U.S. output at 5.332 billion quarts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Milk Industry Foundation
United States
Maine Legislature backs Belmont A. Smith to retain post
In open session the Maine Legislature voted to keep State Treasurer Belmont A. Smith in office despite calls for resignation over alleged lax administration. The body approved continuing him, while repealing the controversial automobile title law, which motorists criticized for extra registration burdens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belmont A. Smith
Barrows
Maine
Smith
Bath Influx Expected From Four New Cargo Ships
Bath anticipates a surge in work as four cargo ships are built at Bath Iron Works, boosting employment at Hyde Windlass Company Torrey Roller Bushing Works and related shops. Carpenters and joiners will be in demand for extensive woodwork on the ships, signaling busy times ahead for the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Bath Iron Works Corporation
Hyde Windlass Company
Torrey Roller
Strict enforcement urged for semi annual vehicle inspection
Police from local and state levels must balance enforcement to ensure motorists comply with the semi annual inspection. Vehicles not in proper condition should be repaired or kept off highways to protect safety. No one should operate an unsafe motor vehicle under any circumstances.
Bath students showcase sewing and crafts at Friday exhibit
An Ungraded room at Center Street school held its annual exhibit Friday afternoon, featuring student projects in sewing, handicraft and manual training. Pupils served refreshments from Kennebec Greenhouses and guided guests through displays including shellaced crafts, furniture reproductions, painted pots, copper trays, hand painted milk pods, and various finished wood pieces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Center Street
Bath
Kennebec
Warren F. Hawley
Peter V. Harta
Dorothy R Thebeau Graduates From Catholic College
Miss Dorothy Ruth Thebeau daughter of L Eugene Thebeau 23 Andrews Road graduated with a class of 42 at the College of Our Lady of Good Council White Plains New York. She earned a Bachelor of Arts after a four year course and attended alumni events with her father preparing to return to Bath Maine. The ceremony was led by Archbishop Francis J Spellman and the pair later joined classmates at a dinner hosted by John Madden vice president of Manufacturers Trust Co in New York City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Ruth Thebeau
L. Eugene Thebeau
Andrews Road
College of Our Lady of Good Council
White Plains
N. Y
Thebeau
Morse High School
Francis J. Spellman
New York
The
North End Club Holds Annual Election
Everett G. Lemont was re elected president of North End Community Club at the annual meeting. Officers include Daniel A. MacDonald vice president James E. McLaughlin secretary Clifford B. Wilband treasurer Roger W. Pierce director for three years. House committee members are John H. Quirk John M. Conley and Joseph R. Oliver. A lawn party is planned for late July or early August. Annual reports show a successful year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett G. Lemont
North End Community Club
Daniel A. MacDonald
James E. McLaughlin
Clifford B. Wilband
Roger W. Pierce
John H. Quirk
John M. Conley
Joseph R. Oliver
Armory Guarding Ordered in Maine by Gov Barrows
In compliance with Gov Lewis Barrows orders Lieut Joseph A Butler acting commander Battery D 240 C A will place a night watch at the State armory starting Friday This regulation covers 28 armories in Maine Major Vernon Hall US Army senior instructor for the 240th C A attended Battery D drill Thursday evening Battery D strength increased to 69 enlisted men and the planned total 78 before they depart for the annual encampment at Fort Williams on July 6
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis O. Barrows
Joseph A. Butler
C. A
State Armory
Maine
Vernon Hall
Portland
Fort Williams
Mrs Haggett Called to Stonington by Mother's Illness
Mrs Arthur B Haggett of 5 Maxwell Street is summoned to Stonington due to illness of her mother Mrs Emma Gross.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur B. Haggett
Maxwell Street
Stonington
Emma Gross
Maine clam flats survey completed by Sea and Shore wardens
Commissioner Arthur R. Greenleaf states the Maine clam flats survey provides the most comprehensive information on the resource to date. Wardens mapped every digging area and its productivity history, aiding future propagation plans and potential law revisions for full resource use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Arthur R. Greenleaf
Greenleaf
Cushman Offers Prize for Maine Striped Bass
Portland resident Rich ard Cushman, manager of Sebasco Lodge, announces a plaque prize for the angler who lands the largest striped bass in Maine waters during the 1940 season. The Maine Development Commission is preparing contest rules to be released soon. Cushman’s 10 pound bass last year won the Senator Wentworth trophy. Reports say a 4 1/2 pound striper was caught on the Kennebec recently, but numbers are still light.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Richard D. Cushman
Portland
Sebasco Lodge
Sebasco
Phippsburg
Maine Development Commission
Cushman
Morse’s Cove
Winneyance
Senator Wentworth
Kennebec
Recent transfers of real estate in Sagadahoc area
Two week real estate transfers recorded in Sagadahoc Registry of Deeds include numerous land and buildings transactions across Bath Bowdoinham Phippsburg Richmond Topsham West Bath Woolwich and neighboring towns. Notable pairs include Edward J Fitzgerald to Boyd L Bailey Walter Grover to Winfield Snell and Elizabeth M Woodruff to Merle Niles with properties on Washington Oliver Winship and Spring streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sagadahoc Registry of Deeds
Bath
Edward J. Fitzgerald
Boyd L. Bailey
Washington Street
Walter Grover
Winfield S. Snell
Oliver Street
Elizabeth M. Woodruff
Merle D. Niles
Winship Street
Amy Mitchell Fairchild
Alfred J. Keene
Callie M. Young
Herbert L. Hopkins
Spring Street
Solomon Attaya
Salem Attaya
Green Street
Ina B. Savage
Clayton Fortier
Middle Street
Louise Maxwell
John F. Cooke
Bowdoinham
Lillian E. Davis
Orator W. Douglass
Phippsburg
Mabel A. Mereen
Clyde P. Pye
Richmond
Amasa A. Ring
Leander A. Ring
Topsham
Mabel E. Stone
Bessie J. Baker
Bessie G. Small
Morton O. Small
West Bath
Fred W. Emerson
Margaret M. Wise
Elizabeth D. Mallard
William R. Dean
Woolwich
Edwin L Emmons 78 Celebrates Healthful Living
Edwin L Emmons the prominent drum major turned 78 on Saturday and shared his health habits. He avoids smoking and drinking, exercises 15 minutes after rising, retires early, and sleeps eight hours, saying health pays. His Memorial day parade last highlighted his colorful uniform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin L. Emmons
Dr Bonn on Hitler the man who lies to himself
Dr Michael Bonn lecturer at the London School of Economics and Bowdoin College spoke to the Cosmopolitan club on Hitler. He traced Nazi aims to world domination and argued Hitler can convince himself of his lies. He warned US rearmament affects Allied aid and urged calm prep rather than panic. He noted cultural events and club business followed the talk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Bonn
London School of Economics
Bowdoin College
Cosmopolitan Club
Bonn
Europe
Hitler
Dr. Bonn
America
Riva Divia Greenblatt
Dennison
Frederick W. Humphreys
Herbert R. Lemont
Maine Federation of Women's Clubs
Belgrade
John A. Morse
Garden Club
Rupert H. Baxter
Irene F. Farnham
Elizabeth Deering
William Adams
Roscoe P. McFadden
George A. Churchill
Fred W. Quimby
Jennie P. Perkins
Margaret R. Foote
Applicants For Drivers Permits Pass 70 Of 75 In Bath Test
Seventy five applicants for motor vehicle licenses were tested in Bath last Wednesday by five State police officers. Seventy passed after oral exams at the State armory and a driving test along Lincoln street Oak to Washington North and back. Officers Gibson Graves Sargent Crosby Foley and clerk Parker conducted the examination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Brunswick
State Armory
Lincoln Street
Oak
Washington
Armory
North Sweet
Serges
William E. Gibson
Calais
Philip Graves
Auburn
Adelbert Sargent
Portland
Secretary of State
John P. Crosby
Bain
Ray A. Foley
Rockland
Esther F. Parker
Co-Workers Class Holds Regular Meeting at First Baptist
The Co-Workers class of First Baptist Church met Tuesday evening with Mrs. E H Wade hosting at 1270 Washington. Mrs. Mary Sims and Mrs. Florence Martin led entertainment. refreshments were by Mrs Lotta Eaton and others. Next meeting is July 10 a picnic at Mrs Jennie Cameron’s Granite Street home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
E. H.wade
Washington Street
Mary Sims
Florence Martin
Lotta Eaton
Laura Harrington
Evelyn Sotheard
Jessie Erskine
Jennie Cameron
Granite Street
Martin
Cora Sotheard
Julia Worrey
May Armstrong
Nichols
Erskine
Eaton
Helen Hall
Nella Stover
Sims
Sotheard
Cleora Coombs
Mabel Reed
Elva Libby
Charles R. Sims
Ballot and election clerks appointed by city officials
Mayor Haskell appointed ballot and election clerks for two year terms after approval by municipal officers. Republican Ward 1 through Ward 7 clerks named along with election clerks. Democrat Ward 1 through Ward 7 clerks listed with names for each position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haskell
Marion FE. Safford
Arletta M. Yates
Caroline G. Carpenter
Lotta
Faton
Benjamin
Gediman
Belle B. Coffin
Lucelia E. Blake
Florence E. Wright
Hazel W. Lowell
Lillian A. Springer
Phillis Bowie
Gertrude M. Wakefield
Agnes M. Wright
Edith L. Robinson
Sadie J. Garcelon
Edith M. Renaud
Catherine E. Burgess
Rebecca E. Miller
Jennie Miller
Luke E. Marr
Alice Hogan
Alden P. Denham
Paul J. Gurney
Benjamin D. Murray
Louise Dorsey
Herbert B. Luce
Bertha C. Powers
Clara E. Corliss
Rural Mail Carriers to Hold Maine Convention in Bath
More than 200 rural mail carriers gather in Bath for the 35th annual Maine Rural Letter Carriers association convention at Winter Street church. The program includes a joint meeting with Mayor Haskell, a memorial service, and a banquet with speakers William S. Newell and J Edward Cooper. The Saturday session will elect officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Maine Rural Letter Carriers’ Association
Winter Street
Robert H. Haskell
Pres
William S. Newell
Bath Tron 'Works Corp
J. Edward Cooper
Washington, D. C
Rural Mail Division
William H. Ketchum
Charles Plumstead
North Edgecomb
Frank Metcalf
Wiscasset
Karl Hatch
Bowdoinham
James Thomaston
Ralph Mallett
Topsham
Free Will Workers Plan Choir Supper and Flower Gift
Free Will Workers of Corliss Street church voted at a Wednesday meeting to furnish flowers for Children’s Day and host a choir supper on June 19. A cash and carry sale was set for after the July meeting. Hostesses named include Mrs. W. W. Chaney Mrs. William J. Paisley and Mrs. Chester A. Plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernice F. Achorn
Deering Street
Corliss Street
W. W. Chaney
William J. Paisley
Chester A. Plant
Harold 8. Walker
Edward M. Robbins
Robert B. Keene
H. Roy Farnham
Bert Preble
Benjamin Coombs
William P. Hatch
Linwood A. Piper
Walter E. Taylor
John H. Hunt
Abbie McCabe
Warren H. McIntire
Many Matters Before Council. Bath actions at last meeting
Central Maine Power Co and New England Tel & Tel Co received poles privileges. Colonial Motors of Bath was allowed a 24 by 24 building at 207–211 Front St. Colonial Cafe got a 30 by 16 by 12 storage shed. Bath Amusement Co’s carnival request for June 24 was refused due to a conflict with the American Legion lawn party. Norman W. Howard granted second hand goods permit. several victualer licenses issued. Fire department supervised fireworks permits awarded. Petroleum product licenses granted to Bath-Brunswick Motor Mart, Elwood W. Legard, Shell Service, Jenney Mfg Co. Absentees listed as councilmen Mullin, Ward 6. Oliver, Ward 5. Parks, Ward 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Maine Power Co
New England Tel. & Tel. Co
Colonial Motors of
Bath
Front Street
Colonial Cafe
Bath Amusement Co
American Legion
Charles T. N
Boutinniger
Norman W. Howard
Commercial Street
Victualer
Leo Venus
Savas
Washington and
Ten Streets
Jenney Mfg. Co
Vine Streets
Annual Spring Concert by Les Camarades Musicaux
Les Camarades Musicaux presented its annual Spring concert at Grace church parish house last Wednesday evening. The program featured Allan Ramsay's La Belle France Mary Stuart with a large chorus and soloists including Margaret J. Melcher at piano. The program included standard classics, duets, and a Vienna Woods chorus arranged by Deems Taylor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Les Camarades Musicaux
Grace Church
Allan H. Ramsay
Mary Stuart
Elgar
Margaret J. Melcher
Robert B. Hatch
Fred H. Cary
Allan Ramsay
Mignon
Thomas
Nathan W. Watson
Carl E. Albee
I. Concerto von Weber
Allan H, Ramsay
Waters
Deems Taylor
Richard T. Hersom
Carleton L. Rice
Mary Knight Wood
Anna Bolena
Donizetti
Merton E. Sprague
Fred K. Sturtevant
Chorus—Voices of the
Vienna Woods
Strauss
Bath Lions Club Charter Night Features Guest Lions
The Bath Lions Club hosts a charter night with Archibald M. Main leading singing of Roamin In The Gloamin and Lions song Ladies Night. Guests include District Governor Hinman of Portland and visiting Lions from New Meadows Waterville Brunswick South Portland and other towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archibald M. Main
Roamin
Morse
Leon Fortin
Thatcher B. Pinkham
Charles F. Rush
New Meadows Gardens
Hinman
Portland
Ronald Holmes
Linwood D. Cross
Joseph Kahill
Rudolph H. Trafton
William H. Niehoff
Waterville
Anson M. Story
Louis V. Bartlett
John H. Tobey
Bath Lions Club Names Officers and Members
The Bath Lions Club lists President Bowker and a full slate of officers including 1st vice Thatcher Pinkham 2nd vice Charles Andrews 3rd vice Albert Noyes secretary John Taylor treasurer H T Caverly tail twister and Brian Jewett lion tamer. Directors are William Adams Archibald Main John Durgin and Henry Trowbridge with numerous members named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barstow
John G. Austad
John F
Richmond
C. H. Robinson
Joseph W. Randlette
M. E. Joss
Neil
Bishop
Charles L. Eastman
H. Donald Hatch
Auburn Club
B. F. Burgess
Almon B
Cooper
Rockland
EF. Merrill
Augusta
Bath Lions Club
Pres. Bowker
Arthur L. Pratt
Thatcher
James Lemont
Roland D. McIntosh
Harold J. Rubin
Dr. Jacob Smith
Lewis B. Swett
Harry W. Thebeau
Harry L. Thompson
Edward D. True
Nurses Alumnae Banquet Held at Hotel Eagle
Bath Memorial Hospital Nurses Alumnae held its annual banquet at Hotel Eagle Brunswick with a steak or chicken dinner for 29 guests. Attendees included Mrs Ray Higgins Miss Josephine Moore Miss Ethel Blake Mrs Alice Potter and many others from East Orange New Jersey Hyannis Mass and local areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath Memorial Hospital
Edna Howard
East Orange
N. J
Grace Blair
Bernice Bubner
Carolyn Day
Ruth C. Thompson
Willa Higgins
Jane Rideout
Ellin'Cameron
Jane W. Hillgrove
Florence Mac Partland
Margaret Chandler
Dorothy Milliken
Dorothy Huggard
Hyannis
Mass
Evelyn H
Hobby Show Draws 75 at North Center PTA Event
North Center PTA held a successful Hobby Show at Central church parish house, drawing over 75 guests. Exhibits ranged from old coins and stamps to dolls, airplanes, watercolors, and a children’s table featuring Jol ly Hobby club items with proceeds aiding the Dental Clinic Fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Center
Central Church Parish House
Dental Clinic
Paris
Spain
Maine
Dike School
Jolly Hobby Club
Lowell temple holds candle and flower memorial services
The Lowell temple PS held a candle service for members who died in past years and a flower memorial service for two members who died in the last year after a regular meeting. Officers in white led both ceremonies. A reception for the temple's mother, Mrs. Alice Bowle, was provided. Supper by Mrs. Arletta Yates and committee preceded the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell Temple
Mother of the Temple
Alice Bowle
Arletta Yates
Bernier Lagasse marry in Bath on June first
Camille Bernier Jr of Topsham and Miss Rita Lagasse of Topsham wed in Bath June 1 with Rev. George B. Wolstenholme officiating. The city clerk filed the records while Ralph O. Dale Jr. left for a few days in New York and the World’s Fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camille Bernier, Jr
Topsham
Bernier
Town
Marie Bernier
Rita Lagasse
Saul Lagasse
John W. Gilmore
Bath
George B. Wolstenholme
Ralph O. Dale, Jr
New York
Weekly Crossword Puzzle Clued for All Readers
Crossword puzzle clues across and down list 1 to 46 with common words and themes. Readers fill in answers such as A bit and Capital of Egypt, Mythical, Marble game, Left desolate, and Beast, then solve down clues like To dart and Ascend.
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Egypt
Tellurium (Sym
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Dorothy R. Thebeau
North End Club
Bod
Dick Cushman
Vance M. Mathews
Kenneth E. Cromwell
Jesse T. Saunders
Wilford T. Woodruff
Myrtie A. Edgerly
Lorin W. Edgerly
Frank J. Walker
Henry T. Dubar
Emmons
William D. Sewall
Mark W. Sewall
Sumner Sewall
Joan McInnes
Clarence W. Morse
Clare Coombs
William P. Robert
Teresa F. Arau
Camden
Green Gables Inn
William Sewall
Sumner Sewalli
Emma Alden
Anne Alden
Germany
Co-Workers
Betty Watson
Isabel King
Ruth Pratt
King Cottage
Popham Beach
Nemes
Council
Mullin
William W. Oliver
Parks
LES Camarades
Meyerbeer
Parker
Largo
Barber of Seville
Rossini
Nicy
Lenmann
Venezia
Arditi
Wieniawski
Legende
Rey
Charter Night
P.T.A
Bernier—Lagasse
Manor Court
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