Bath urged to attract new shipyards and housing
The article argues Bath should pursue more wooden shipyards to house booming wartime workers. It cites Bath’s population surge, housing shortages, and Shipping Board efforts in other cities, urging local action to secure contracts and expand yard capacity. It urges Bath to build many wooden vessels for the Emergency Fleet Corporation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Newport News
United States Shipping Board
Chester
Quincy
Shipping Board
Emergency Fleet Corporation
Electric power and war news from the front
An editorial cites the London Telegraph praising cheap electric power for homes and industry and its potential to reduce coal smoke. The second item notes German losses in the war, with readers awaiting a decisive blow by Foch when the time is right.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
London Telegraph
United Kingdom
Foch
York Street Station Aims to Modernize Bath’s Reach
A proposed railroad station at York Street would enhance Bath’s metropolitan image and provide convenience for hundreds of workers in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York Street
Bath
Winnegance Notes and Local Social Highlights
Local notes record visits and weekend guests in Winnegance and nearby areas. Mrs Maria Tibbetts hosts family, while Mrs Emily Williams and Mrs John Schofield host clubs, with residents from Portland and Bangor visiting. Community life includes outings, renovations, and a motor boat purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joshua N. Tibbetts
Maria Tibbetts
Roxbury
Emily Williama
John Schofield
Billa Merryfield
Bangor
Seymore Hayden
George Charlton
Portland
Walter C. Perry
Elie Knight
Levi Toothaker
Bernice Clifford
Lacey Small
Bay Point
Jennie Simpson
Gladys
Brunswick
Eugene Knight
Edwin Small
Charles Cutting
Nan E. Trask
William Barter
Ralph Spinney
Ernestine
Spinney
W. C. Perry
Sherman L. Morse
Port Arthur
Texas
Captain Preble
Bridge Street
Lucy Mahan
Joyce Butterfield
W. G. Standish
Harry Williammann
Bj D Williams
Eva Ripley
Charlotte McCutcheon
Bath Garage Co
Gibbons Coal Co
Arthur P. Wright
France
Fred Wright
North Bath
Harry N. Wright
Sophia
Harold Freeman
Jane Fields
Old Orchard
Wright
Congress Square
Otis Hunt
Camp Devens
Howard Hunt
Charles Hewitt, Jr
Charles Preble
Charles Leavitt
Sagadahoc County Autos Registered
The Department of State logs Sagadahoc county registrations from the past week listing owners and vehicle details in Bath and Topsham. Vehicles include Overland Ford Dodge Maxwell Clark Hartford Oakland and other makes with tours and runabouts noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sagadahoc County
Department of State
Raymond C. Preble
High Stret
Bath
Overland
Edward W. Hyde
North Street
Dodge
KF. Smith
Washington Street
Raymond O. Pottle
Front Street
Ford
Max Powers
Oakland
Julius O. Gediman
Pratt Street
Thomas
J. L. Gaudreau
Spring Street
Ernest Doughty
Harry A. Walker
Court Street
John B. Martin
Corliss Street
C. Rudolph Furber
Fisher’s Court
Jamesl. Bates
Palmer _ street
Clark
Daniel J. Stevens
Middle Street
Maxwell
Charles F. Hadakin
Ernest A. York
High Street
Amelia S. Hunter
Ella M. Hunter
Topsham
Walter E. Taylor
Robert Roy Mosher
Hartford
Aviation Station at Small Point Urged for Maine Defense
Edward C. Plummer argues for establishing an aviation station at Small Point Maine to protect the Kennebec shipbuilding center. He notes proximity to Bath Portland Rockland and Bangor shipyards with harbor access rail links and sea plane operations from a point near Aliquippa hotel.
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Small Point
Kennebec
Maine
Aliquippa
Morse
Portland
Lewiston
Augusta
Gardiner
Auburn
Rockland
Bath
Small Point Harbor
New Meadows
Portland Harbor
Boston
Bangor
Edward C. Plummer
Grant Weatherbee wedding in Malden and Dorchester
Alexander Grant of Malden and Margaret Weatherbee of Dorchester were married on Sunday at 12 15 PM in a single ring ceremony held at the Burnham home 1 Leonard Court. Rev Samuel A Evans officiated in the presence of friends. The groom is an engineer and son of the late Josiah and Elizabeth Grant. The bride is daughter of Charles and Sarah McElman.
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Alexander P. Grant
Malden
Mass
Margaret L. Weatherbee
Dorchester
Samuel A. Evans
People’s Church
Edward Burnham
Leonard Court
Burnham
Josiah
Elizabeth Grant
Charles
Sarah McElman
New Buildings Rise in Kelley Spear Yard and Framingham
P F McNally and crew lay a concrete foundation for a new blacksmith shop in the Kelley Spear yard as rebuilds proceed after a recent fire. A carpenter shop with second floor mold is planned, plus a new stable north of the old one. Grinnell buys mill machinery to be moved to the new 40 by 80 foot mill. Gen Harry B Sawyer, in Washington to close a contract for a 3500 ton barge for the Emergency Fleet Corporation.
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P. F. McNally
South Framingham
Kelley,Spear Co
Rogers Yard
Herbert I. Grinnell
South
Framingham
Harry B. Sawyer
Washington
Westmorland
Emergency Fleet Corporation
Conway Elected Captain of Next Year’s Team
Morse high and Portland high played Saturday afternoon with John Conway 19 elected captain for the next season. Conway, popular and three year letterman, has covered first base the past two years as his teammates welcome him to lead the outfit next season. Wonder how many launchings Bath will have on the Fourth. Pacific coast yards will launch 16 ships on that day.
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Morse high-Portland
John Conway
Conway
Bath
Pacific Coast Yards
City of
United States
Vernor
Congress
Register of Deeds
Hee
Board of Registration
Albert J. Grassy
Walter L Main Circus Delights Jersey Shore Crowd
Thousands crowded Jersey Shore streets to see the Walter L Main Fashion Plate Shows at Island Park. The afternoon program featured Dotty Snyder with elephants, Joe Grier on horses, the DeMotts daring horsemanship, Melville Hollis bareback act, skilled aerials, the Bears, Caesar the jumping horse, and Etta Myers trained horses. The event closed with a patriotic opening and strong crowds expected for the evening performance. Willis H Lowe of Boston spent Wednesday meeting friends.
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Jersey Shore Herald
Jersey Shore
Walter L. Main
Pennsy
Dotty Snyder
Joe Grier
DeMotts
Pidger
Melville Hollis
Caesar
Etta Myers
Bath
Adv
Read Bath endorsement on Doan's Kidney Pills
M B Doyle a retired shipbuilder from 141 North St. endorses Doan's Kidney Pills saying they relieve kidney trouble and backache during frequent secretions. He publicly backed the product in 1911 and reaffirms it today. Price 60c at dealers. Foster Milburn Co. Migrey Buffalo Me Adv.
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Bath
M. B. Doyle
North St
Doan
Doyle
Foster-Milburn Co
Conservation Day Speakers Set for County Town Meetings
The county conservation committee organized an extensive program for Conservation Day with speakers including Rev. David L. Wilson at Bowdoinham Rev. Boyd at Georgetown George D. Weston at Phippsburg Dr. F. B. Peabody and Rev. Constantine at Richmond Rev. S. A. Evans at Woolwich and Topsham joining Brunswick in a consolidated meeting under Capt. Mallett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David L. Wilson
Bowdoinham
Mr. Boyd
Georgetown
George D. Weston
Phippsburg
F. B. Peabody
Mr. Constantine
Richmond
S. A. Evans
Woolwich
Topsham
Capt. Mallett
Brunswick
Communion Sunday at St Marys Church Draws Large Crowd
Sunday morning at 8 o'clock communion was held for all at St Marys Catholic church with unusually large attendance. The men’s mission closed at the 8 o'clock mass in the evening.
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St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Capt. Sonia's Colt Tops Bath Driving Club Meet
Members of the Bath driving club enjoyed fast action on Oak Grove avenue Saturday afternoon. Capt Sonia's promising son of Ed Custer showed to advantage and is developing into a splendid trotter. Other speed horses include Byrnes Bros black stallion by Dan Q and a bay pacer owned by Frank Bishop.
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Bath Driving Club
Oak Grove Avenue
Sonia
Ed Custer
Byrnes Bros
Dan
Frank Bishop
Maine Strawberries Reported First in South Portland
South Portland reports the season's first Maine strawberries, with fruit expected to reach markets in about a week. The announcement notes growers anticipate a steady supply as harvest expands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Maine
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TRE Times Company
Front St
Bath, Me
Sagadahoc
Aviation Station
Grant-Weatherbee
Kelley
Walter I. Main
Island Park
Willis H. Lowe
Standard Odilcoe N.Y
Socony
C. A. Reed
Shaw Auto Co
Auto Supply Store
Martin Wyman
A. B. Thwing
West Woolwich
H. P. Hathorn
Stacy & Stevens
Popham Beach
New Meadows Garage Co
New Meadows Landing
F. A. Bubier
Foster’s Point
Standard Oil Company of
New York
Fletcher
Castoria
A. B. Watson
Union Street
Maine Central Railroad
Central
Commonwealth Hotel
State House
Crafts
Gen
Shelter S Pills
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Pisaacs Aia Brea
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