Maine People Tire Of Washington Threats And Rationing
Editorial notes Maine residents vent frustration at Washington rules and gas rationing, praising cooperation yet condemning perceived misstatements about supplies. It cites potato shipments to California, gas shortages, and calls for local patience while praising Maine’s patriotism and local boards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Washington
East Coast
Plymouth Rock
Aroostook County
California
Portland
Canada
West
Brewster
Maine Hotels Hope Visitors Help War Time Strain
Maine tourism officials urge residents and out of state visitors to support state hotels during a gas shortage and wartime travel slowdown. They warn reduced tourist traffic will cut hotel receipts but stress every dollar spent supports Maine hospitality and future vacation quality.
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Maine
Recognition School Hosts Outdoor Picnic Evening
Guests of Mrs. Evelyn Presley at the Garden Patch on Washington Street attended a recognition school gathering of the local observation post. A weenie roast and decorated outdoor table set in nature’s scenery marked the event with games indoors and outdoors before a brief downpour. Attendees included class instructress Mrs. Isabelle Murray, Mrs. Marie Young, Mrs. Gladys Francis, Harold J. Allard, Mrs. Elizabeth Pratt, Mrs. Ruth Graffam, Mrs. Dorothy Lewis, Miss Mary Lewis, and Mrs. Marie Staples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evelyn Presley
Washington Street
Presley
Isabelle Murray
Marie Young
Gladys Francis
Harold J. Allard
Elizabeth Pratt
Ruth Graffam
Dorothy Lewis
Mary Lewis
Marie Staples
Alphonse Russell Fined In Assault Case At Municipal Court
Three defendants faced Recorder Harold J Rubin and Judge Gardiner Deering in a Municipal Court session. Alphonse Russell of Middle Street was found guilty of assault on William Neil and fined $10 plus costs or 30 days, with Neil hospitalized after receiving a crowbar blow to the head. Edward Cumming, a local taxi operator, was convicted of speeding and fined $5 plus costs. The session also covered a stop-sign violation not pressed and noted a weeklong house party at Popham Beach with local chaperones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold J. Rubin
Gardiner R. Deering
Middle Street
Alphonse Russell
William Neil
Deering
Russell
Tim
Neil
Memorial Hospital
Han
Ro Crocker Sane
Powers Mavii
Devon Srishwick
Huy Fo Ogeharse
Richardseat
Phlinh
Devon
Edward Cumminnes
Toacst
Parc
Lemont
Oak Street
Justice Sewall
Bridgham
Rubin
North-Center PTA Sets Fall and Winter Plans
An executive meeting led by Mrs. Joseph I. Smith at her Washington street home outlined fall and winter schedules. Fall meetings start Sept 21 with a Morse High school supper for teachers, monthly programs at city schools, preschool literature study led by Mrs. W Scott Davis, and various committee appointments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North-Center
Parent-Teacher Association
Joseph I. Smith
Washington Street
Morse High School
W. Scott Davis
Smith
Louis Dole
Wilmer I. Voorhees
Marius Page
Morris Cohen
Bernice Burns
Nathan Press
Fred Higgins
Mari@n Page
Frank Saunders
Daniel Matter
Ralph Burgess
Missionary Society Meets On Thursday
The Far and Near Missionary Society of Corliss Street church held an all day meeting with Mrs Harold Walker as hostess. Members carried box lunches and sewed hospital supplies for White Cross. A new member joined, plans for July and Christmas activities were announced, and several reports were read including temperance and state convention reflections.
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Far and Near
Missionary Society of
Baptist Women’s
Ocean Park
Mildred Furbush
Kentucky Mountain School
Frederick Moffatt
Jessie Wilson
Uiei
So Ciels
Linna Butler
Merton Wright
Hightreet
Wilfred Chaney
Frank Preble
Eugene Watson
Ruby Preble
Fred Bragg
Lanea Butler
Annie Towle
Walker
tSe
Rationing Reminders For Consumers July August Dates
Public notices outline last days for coupon based purchases across foods drinks and fuels. Key deadlines include coffee on July 3 sugar on August 15 shoes by July 15 gas by July 22 and fuel oil by September 30 with additional notes on red blue and green stamps and allowances for certain mileage and tire considerations.
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Victory Gardeners
Rotary Anns Monthly Meeting Discusses Plans and Sewing
Rotary Anns met Thursday afternoon at Mrs Francs McLaughlin on Bailey Street. A luncheon was served at one. The president Mrs Rupert Irvine presided over business plans for summer and the July meeting with Mrs Irvine and assistants. Members sewed curtains for a camp recreation room and prepared for the annual business meeting and election. Attendees included Mrs Rupert Irvine and numerous named members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary Anns
Jane
Francs McLaughlin
Bailey Street
Carl Anderson
Frederick D. Hill
Rupert Irvine
Irvine
James A. Clappison
Charles Doyle
Edward W. Bridgham
Daniel T. Dougherty
Harold Troop
Horace P. Herrick
Andrew Danielson
Chester A. Plant
Frederik D. Hill
William J. Craft
John Parker
Genesta's Final Stated Meeting Ends With Small Program
The Genesta group held its final stated meeting with a short program including Lady Be Good ballet numbers by Doreen Willis, Betty Jane Willis, Eleanor Gott, and Barbara Morse. A future special meeting on June 25 will follow the regular session with refreshments and a Penny March awarding three prizes to Mrs Wor G. Lemont.
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Lady
Doreen Willis
Betty Jane Willis
Eleanor Gott
Barbara Morse
Mienon
Lorreine Fortier
Roslyn Fravers
Worthy Metron
Viola “Oud
Euleanor Dantorthy
Chase
Ethel Osgood
Frank Danforth
Herbert Morse
Fred Osgood
Burt Lenn
Earl Pride
Mabel Merrill
Wor G. Lemont
Annie Fish
Voyer Named Commander of Maine American Legion
Antonio Voyer, a Lewiston postal employee, was elected Commander of the Department of Maine, American Legion, at the closing session of the State convention in Bangor. A spirited contest with 7 U Crownelin split many post votes, but Wade moved to make Voyer’s election unanimous, eliciting wild applause from Legionnaires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antonio Voyer
Lewiston
Department of Maine
American Lesson
Bangor
Voyer
U Crownelin
Wade
Four Sentenced Thursday in Sagadahoc Superior Court
Three men arraigned earlier in the term and one facing probation violation were sentenced by Justice Sewall Thursday morning at the June term. Lennie Wallace of Phippsburg received 2 to 4 years in Thomaston State Prison for breaking entering and larceny. Ernest Ricker Jr of Augusta got 11 months in the Augusta jail for larceny of a Navy Department beachwagon valued at $1,000. Frank C. Payson of Augusta was ordered to four months in Augusta jail for breaking and entering a restaurant theft of $14. A Bath man was given 30 days for two counts of intoxication to be served consecutively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur F. Sewall
Sagadahoc Superior Court
Lennie Wallace
Phippsburg
Thomaston
Wallace
Sheriff's Department
Monroe E. Wilbur
Ernest Ricker, Jr
Augusta
Ricker
Navy Department
Frank C. Payson
Justice Sewall
Payson
Charles Vamvakias
Superior Court
George L. Emery
Iota Sigma Outing Planned At Larrabee Grove West Bath
OTA Sigma Chapter met at 53 Spring Street with Miss Beulah Pratt. President Mrs. Rose McGuiggan led plans for a July 13 picnic at Larrabee Grove, West Bath. Next meeting June 29 with Flower Day program led by Miss Anna Day. Recess after July 13. meeting set for Sept. 4.
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Iota Sigma Sorority
Beulah Pratt
Spring Street
Rose McGuiggan
Larrabee Grove
West Bath
Anna Day
Lb & Committee
Deletra Hill
Margaret Hanscom
Gloria Stover
Garbage disposal a growing problem in Bath area
Residents face rising rubbish piles as private collectors quit amid gasoline shortages and labor scarcities. City officials study options including a prepaid ticket system for curbside pickup, while highway crews handle road tasks with limited fuel.
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Highway and Sewer Board
Arthur Avery
Highway Department
Highway and Sewer Department
Portland Opa
In the Meantime What To Do With the Stuff
A reflection on managing ongoing issues while awaiting a solution. The speaker weighs the problem of immediate action against long term plans and hints at practical options to handle current materials or resources. The tone is cautious and planning oriented.
Mayor Proclaims Tribute to Russia Day in Bath
Bath Mayor Walter C. Rogers issues a proclamation praising the Soviet Union for its third year of wartime effort since June 22, 1943. The notice urges citizens to honor Russian troops with meetings, resolutions, and letters through Russian War Relief in solidarity with the Allied fight for freedom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter C. Rogers
Soviet Union
Red Army
United Nations
Bath
Russian War Relief, Inc
Russia
Pine Haven Day Camp Opens July 19 For Girls
Registrations surge for Pine Haven Girl Scout Day Camp with sessions from July 19 to July 30. Located in woods opposite Stone House, the camp offers a healthy outdoor experience guided by Cynthia Bailey of Reading Mass, experienced day camp director.
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Pine Haven
Stone House
Cynthia Bailey
Reading. Mass
Reading
Camp Leaders Announced for Local Scout Unit
Mrs Linwood Carr of North Mars will lead the camp with assistant Mrs Carr will oversee handicraft. Other leaders include Mrs Alfred Carpenter Mrs Keith Roberts Mrs Frank Saunders and Mrs Wilmer I Voorhees. Camp offers camp craft dramatics and sports with badminton softball and croquet likely. Applicants urged to apply early.
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Linwood Carr
North Marswell
Alfred Carpenter
Keith Roberts
Frank Saunders
Wilmer I. Voorhees
Carr
Queen Esther Lodge Memorial Service Held at Odd Fellows Hall
Queen Esther Rebekah lodge met Tuesday ofast week at Odd Fellows hall for a memorial service honoring deceased members. Names were read as carnations were placed in memory baskets. The list included Susan Congdon, Sarah Rice, Sarah Munsey, Emma Knowton, and Leonard Lord.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queen Esther Rebekah Lodge
Odd Fellows Hall
Glennord Moore
Agnes Perry
Dorothy Milliken
Elizabeth McCabe
Sussanah Congdon
Lodge
Sarah Rice
Sarah Munsey
Emma Knowton
Leonard Lord
Brunswick
Queen Esther Lodge
Wild Rose Troop Hosts Picnic For Girl Scouts
Members of Wild Rose Troop, Girl Scouts, visited assistant troop leader Mrs Henry McCabe at her North Street home for a picnic day. Activities included bail ring toss croquet and quizzes with a noon lunch. A vote of thanks to Mrs McCabe closed the event with Misses Dorothy May Sally Grant Anta Bagdikian Freda Lezard Barbara Legard Lois Young Jane Niles Laura Maze Richmond and guests Alice Lorraine Purdue Anne McCabe present.
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Wild Rose Troop
Girl Scouts
Henry McCabe
North Street
Mrs. McCabe
Scawuts
Dorothy May
Sally Grant
Anta Bagdikian
Freda Lezard
Barbara Legard
Lois Young
Jane Niles
Laura Maze Richmond
Alice Lorraine Purdue
Anne McCabe
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Genesta
Sewall
Traverse
Bartlett O. Smith
James B. Lemont
Washington and
Oak Streets
OTA Sigma
Independent News Room
News Room
Rogers
Sewall’s Woods
Teamster’s Command
Togo Astra
Hawk-parrot
Evercoati
Explore
Meadow
QDCPG
Courace
Emerson
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