Symbol of Strength: Cobb man becomes GM's 500000th shareholder
Buck Private Jack L. Sorenson of Cobb Wisconsin visits New York as a guest of Uncle Sam on his way to Europe in 1944. Now with his wife and six year old son he is General Motors 500000th shareholder and guest of the firm. He attended the Wilmington Delaware meeting and a GM factory tour in Flint. Sorenson bought 32 GM shares, the first stock he owned, and was feted at the annual meeting where president Horace Curtice praised ownership as part of America's democratic system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buck
Jack L. Sorenson
Cobb, Wis
New York
Sam
Europe
Mr. Sorenson
Mark
General Motors
Sorenson
Waldorf- Astoria
Nagle and Sorenson Hardware Store
Cobb
Wilmington
Del
Flint
Mich
Horron H. Curtice
Mr. Curtice
America
Curtice
Soviet farm experts may visit Iowa to study American farming
An editorial notes up to 10 Soviet agricultural specialists could tour Iowa to examine U S farming methods. It argues Russia seeks a corn hog model under capitalism and would see American livestock producers thriving without subsidies, highlighting a clash with Kremlin plans.
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Iowa
Russia
Communist Party
U. S
Portland Oregonian
Kremlin
Moscow
Farm Bureau Chief Attacks Government Ownership in Business
Charles B. Shuman of the American Farm Bureau Federation argues against government ownership of utilities and transport. He cites higher costs and shortages from city transit, TVA shortages, and high storage costs at the Commodity Credit Corporation, urging private enterprise as a cure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Farm Bureau Federation
Charles B. Shuman
Shuman
Chicago
TVA
Commodity Credit Corporation
Congress
Municipal Court Convictions Span Several Towns
Four cases heard by Recorder Dolloff include Burnham of Brunswick who paid 5 fine and 5.70 costs for failing to stop at a red light at Leeman highway and Middle street. Merrill of Portland pleaded guilty to speeding 80 mph on Route 201 at Bowdoin and was fined 10 plus 5.70. Schaumann of Winthrop received a 60 day suspended jail term for petty larceny involving an automobile belonging to Horace Pottle of Bath. A Bath teen and others faced speeding and intoxication charges with fines and costs as shown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur D. Dolloff
Robert J. Burnham
Brunswick
Leeman Highway
Middle Street
Robert Starling
Gordon O. Merrill
Portland
Bowdoin
Byron Marshall
William Schaumann
Winthrop
Horace Pottle
Bath
Schaumann
Arthur Tainter
Gardiner R. Deering
Joseph R. Boulay
Lewiston
Paul A. Jones
Belfast
Roger M. Gray
Edgecomb
Deering
Dolloff
Robert L. Morin
Topsham
Harold R. Bartlett
William Cairns
Lisbon Falls
Bartlett
Roland Menard
Paul M. Winters
Nolo Contendre
Clyde R. Chapman
Woolwich
Philip Hodgkins
Winters
Arnold A. Woodbury
Rockland
Harry Wilbur
Merle A. Merrill
Beacon Street Women's Society Banquet Closes Season
Newly elected officers will be installed at the July 10 church service. The annual banquet of the Women's Society of Christian Service of Beacon Street Methodist Church was held Monday evening at Hotel Eagle Brunswick, marking the final meeting of the season for the group. Attending included Rev. and Mrs. Richard Arnold and many listed members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Society of Christian Service
Beacon Street Methodist Church
Hotel Eagle
Brunswick
Richard Arnold
Lula Lemont
Roger Pierce
William J. Craft
John Howe
Martha Clark
Annie Hall
Edmund Gaudet
Elsie Dunton
Omar Stevens
Jane Shea
Ruth Stiles
Sherman Mitchell
Frances Baird
Blanche Locke
Raymond Scott
Beacon Street Vacation Bible School to Close
The Beacon Street Methodist Church Vacation Bible School ends its season with a 7 p.m. exhibition program Thursday. One hundred two pupils who attended daily sessions will participate, under the direction of Mrs Hartley Wilbur, Mrs Sherman Mitchell, Mrs Ruth McKinnon, and Rev Richard Arnold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beacon Street Methodist Church
Hartley Wilbur
Sherman Mitchell
Ruth McKinnon
Richard Arnold
Helena High Repeats A Title Tripeat in Class A
Helena Montana high school boys basketball squad becomes the first team to win three consecutive Montana Class A titles. The run solidifies the program’s dominance amid a competitive season with standout performances from key players and strong coaching.
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Helena, Mont
Wills and Administrations Appointed in Multiple Estates
Several Maine estates and guardianships listed with appointed executors and administrators. Emma V Small of Richmond named executrix. Lincoln A Clough of Topsham and Vincent C Nichols of Bath each have executrix or administrator appointments. Wardship and bonds noted for guardians and estate bonds. Multiple estates show appointments without bond and final accounts filed or allowed.
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Emma V.,small
Richmond
Ethel B. Maxcy
Lincoln A. Clough
Topsham
Emma E. Newton
Vincent C. Nichols
Bath
Eleanor A. Nichols
Abigail F. Carter
Allan Spear
C.t.a
Herminegilde Fortin
Joseph L. Fortin
Annie L. Hammond
Arthur L. Hammond
Wendell P. Stevens
Leon L. Spinney
John P. Carey
Clarence E. Griffing
Wilhelmina Griffing
Violet T. Wright
Alton L. Wright
Sydney S. M. Breck
Phippsburg
Manley du Pont Breck
National Bank of Commerce of Portland
Et Als
Norris H. Wilson
Woolwich
Henry C. Parshley
Nellie M. Johnson
Navy midshipmen training cruise opens from Norfolk
Twenty Atlantic Fleet ships depart Norfolk with 3,000 midshipmen from the Naval Academy and 238 colleges for three annual midshipman training cruises. The Des Moines and Columbus head to Europe with visits to England and Spain and a June to August schedule climaxing with gunnery at Guantanamo Bay. In Hawaii, Pfc Dennis R. Gaudet joins a helicopter airlift drill with the 4th Marine Regiment under the Kaneohe Bay task force.
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Harrison O. Tipsword
U. S. Navy
Claudius Tipsword
Heathlane
Des Moines
Atlantic Fleet
Norfolk
Europe
Naval Academy
NROTC
England
Spain
Guantanamo Bay
Cuba
Clarence G. Dunn, Jr
U.S.N
Clarence G. Dunn
Woolwich
Dolores M. Forte
Cranston, R. 1
Carl C. Pierce
Cecil E. Pierce
West Southport
Columbus
Dennis R. Gaudet
Dennis J. Gaudet
Western Avenue
4Th Marine Regiment
Hawaiian Islands
Ersonnel
1St
Provisional Marine Air-Ground Task Force
Kaneohe Bay
T. H
Young Republicans Plan Final Summer Meeting With Mrs Fenn
Sagadahoc Young Republicans hold annual business session at the home of President Mrs Converse G Fenn 1023 High street Thursday at seven. A dinner previously announced for this meeting at West Bath grange hall has been cancelled. This session will be the club's final meeting for the summer.
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Sagadahoc Young Republicans Club
Converse G. Fenn
High Street
West Bath Grange Hall
Cosmopolitan Garden Club Dessert Bridge Night
The Cosmopolitan Garden club sponsors a dessert bridge Thursday at 1 30 in clubrooms. Contract auction and canasta will be in play at two. Prizes will be awarded. Bring own covers and cards. Arrangements by Mrs Nellie D Arcy president Miss Alice Johnson and Mrs John Gillespie assisted by others.
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Cosmopolitan Garden Club
Nellie D'Arcy
Alice Johnson
John Gillespie
Michigan to Release Over Two Million Trout in Season
The Michigan conservation department plans to stock more than two million trout in state lakes and streams this season. The effort involves multiple hatcheries and targets recreation and ecosystem balance across numerous counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan Conservation Department
South Portland Man Gets Prison Sentence Here
A 47-year-old South Portland man arrested here on a sodomy charge on February 25 was sentenced to one to two years in Maine State Prison at Thomaston. Richard Smith Lewis pleaded guilty at arraignment before Justice Cecil J. Siddall in Sagadahoc Superior Court after earlier guilty plea in Municipal Court on February 26. He was among nine named in true bills by the Grand Jury on June 15, represented by Attorney Edward Berman of Portland.
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South Portland
Maine
Thomaston
Richard Smith Lewis
Cecil J. Siddall
Sagadahoc
Lewis
Edward Berman
Portland
Vandals Damage 1955 Chrysler at Bath Car Lot
J. Horace McClure of Bath reports vandalism at his Ca hills Filling Station lot on Rouge 1. After 11 p.m. June 22 unknown assailants threw beer bottles at a Windsor model causing an estimated 100 dollars in damage to the front windshield and scattering glass across two car lengths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Horace McClure
Bath
Cahill
Rouge 1
McClure
Somettme
School Patrol Outing Recap Highlights Local Winners
Three legged races wheelbarrow events and sprints crowned boys and girls champions led by Ernest Bishop and Joyce Bishop. Grudging bean jar contest prized by Judith Libby while Greg Jenkins and Sara Jewett won freckles titles. Chief Gaudreau thanked Elks Eagles sponsors and donors for prizes and support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Bishop
Tippie Newell
Greg Jenkins
Pete Charles
Charles Wallace
Larry Pangburn
Jane Footer
Beverly Cromwell
Colleen Brown
Joyce Bishop
Martha Rea
Holly Hutchins
Jimmy McLuer
Richard Arsenault
Judith Ames
Donna Nute
Arlene Brown
Sheredith Waters
Judith Libby
al Smith
David Kenney
Michael Guerin
Patrick Morin
Sara Jewett
Gaudreau
Edward J. McMann
Germaine Bonney
Elks and Eagles Clubs
Dr Ulfelder A Renowned Surgeon Practice Across Nations
Dr Ulfelder serves at Massachusetts General Hospital Vincent Memorial Hospital and Harvard Medical School. He also treats gynecologic cases at Pondville Hospital and consults at Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary. He coauthored An Atlas of Pelvic Operations in 1953 with Langdon Parsons and belongs to multiple medical societies. The Ulfelters, with four sons, live in Winchester Massachusetts and have summered at Popham Beach.
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American College of Surgeons
The
American Surgical Association
Society of University Surgeons
Massachusetts Medical Society
Eastern Surgical Society
Society of Pelvic Surgeons
Ulfekters
Winchester
Mass
Popham Beach
D of I Card Party Planned by Sacred Heart Circle
A public dessert bridge will be held at 7 30 Tuesday evening to benefit the Sacred Heart Circle Daughters of Isabella. The event occurs at the D of I hall on Front Street with Mrs Alfred King as chairwoman and aides Mrs Mary Cummings Mrs William Edgett Mrs Alec Burgess and Mrs Joseph Arsenault assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sacred Heart Circle, Daughters of Isabella
D. of I. Hall
Front Street
Alfred King
Mary Cummings
William Edgett
Alec Burgess
Joseph Arsenault
Mercury: The Solar System’s Innermost Planet
Mercury is the closest planet to the Sun, orbiting at the smallest average distance from our star. Its small size, rocky composition, and extreme temperature swings distinguish it from other worlds in the solar system.
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Mercury
Turtle found near Lake at Mechanic Falls on road
Clyde Wills of Bridton found a 14 pound turtle photographed with Pridsys Bath Ties. He kept it in his car trunk while working, then returned to Union Street parking, the turtle vanished. Stuart Small found it Monday on a neighbor's lawn and released it at Sebasco Wednesday evening.
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Pridsy
Maite
Sunda
Lake
Mechanic Falls
Clyde Wills
Bridton
Wee
Ww Rtt
Foo
Union Street
Stuart Small
Wesley Lane
Sebasco
Winter Street Couples Club Hosts Dinner With New Pastor
Winter Street Congregational church couples club held its final dinner of the season with Rev. and Mrs. Martin Sargent as guests. After a covered dish meal, games and songs followed, and Hildreth H. Fisher spoke on the church history. Next meeting set for Oct. 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winter Street
Horace G. Morse
John G. Morse, Jr
William A. Niss
Daniel Matter
Cochairmen
Hildreth H. Fisher
Donald C. Freeman
Hyde Home Therapist Returns From Lifesaving Course
Miss Patricia Calef, an occupational therapist at Hyde Memorial Home, completed aquatic school at Camp Tevya in Brookline New Hampshire. She is now qualified to teach swimming and lifesaving and will work with Hyde patients along with Miss Jeanette Pitkin under a Bath Red Cross sponsored project. David E. Bell, water safety instructor at Sebasco Estates, is authorized by the Bath Red Cross to teach swimming and water safety in the area.
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Patricia Calef
Hyde Memorial Home
Camp Tevya
Brookline
N. H
Miss Calef
Bath
American Red Cross
Calef
Jeanette Pitkin
Red Cross
David E. Bell
Sebasco Estates
Bath Red Cross
Polly the Parrot Dies at Grant's Basement Store
Polly the famous Bath parrot at Grant's basement store died last Thursday after a weeklong illness. The two and a half year resident had a remarkable vocabulary and drew admirers from Bath and beyond. An offer of 250 dollars a year earlier for her purchase was refused by store officials. Polly had no known parents or birth date but was believed to be young. She is survived by no one.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polly
Grant
Bath
Mrs Wallace Rittall Hosts Needle Club At King's Dock
Mrs Wallace Rittall entertained members of the Needle club at her home on upper Washington street Saturday. The gathering honored her 17th wedding anniversary with a surprise gift from the members. Attending were Mrs Ernest Cate, Mrs Lindall Good, Mrs C E Foss, Mrs Horace Gilpatrick, Mrs Burt Hassen, Mrs Sam MacDonald, Mrs Mary MacDonald, Mrs Melvin Randall, Mrs Leslie Souviney, Mrs Dorr Woodward, Mrs Irene Rice and Miss Donna Souviney. After a business meeting luncheon was served and a social hour with games followed.
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Wallace Rittall
Needle Club
King’s Dock
Upper
Washington Street
Ernest Cate
Lindall Good
C. E. Foss
Horace Gilpatrick
Burt Hassen
Sam MacDonald
Mary MacDonald
Melvin Randall
Leslie Souviney
Dorr Woodward
Irene Rice
Donna Souviney
No Disguises Rule Bans Dark Glasses at Detroit Meetings
Detroit Council bars visitors from wearing dark glasses at meetings after Councilman Eugene L. Van Antwerp argues they hinder identification. He notes a Hollywood style frame could conceal a shooter or threaten citizens, prompting a security booster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Eugene L. van Antwerp
Bath Civ Defense mobilizes after tornado scare
Bath's Civil Defense forces mobilized rapidly Wednesday after warnings of a potential tornado near Lt Robert Benet and the city hall area. Police and fire units coordinated with weather officials to monitor the threat as the storm did not materialize.
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Bath
Robert B
Ehsteay Pales
Y Hall
Cate
Stanley R. Satiats
Weather Bureau
Ric Hoss
Ladies Day at Bath Golf Club Hosts Kicker Tourney
Ladies Day action at Bath Golf Club draws players including Mire. James Canerly 39 and Mrs Edward Sewall second net with 40. Other participants include Mrs Carl R Dearborn Jr and Mrs Dean Shaw. A Blind Par tournament is set for next Thursday and members are reminded to register for the Pinehurst Fourteen event Friday evening.
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Bath
Pinehurst
Bath BPW members attend Maine Federation convention
Four Bath Business and Professional Women's Club delegates returned from Greenville after the Maine Federation of Business and Professional Women's Clubs convention held June 24 to 26 at Squaw Mountain Inn. Judge Libby Sachan served as principal speaker. Attendees were Mrs. Etta Thurlow Miss Rowena Marsh Miss Natalie McNeil and Mrs. Asenith Haggett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath Business and Professional Women’s Club
Greenville
Maine Federation of Busee and
Professional Women’s Clubs
Maine Federation
Squaw Mountain Inn
Libby Sachan
National Federation Finance
Bath
Etta Thurlow
Rowena Marsh
Natalie McNeil
Asenith Haggett
Navy activates world wide communications station at Norfolk
The Navy has opened its largest communications station in Norfolk Virginia, a 15.5 million project designed to cover half the globe. Much of the station’s radio power will be kept in reserve early on, but it can contact distant points including Pearl Harbor and Naples. The town once known as Hell-to-Pay Washington, born in 1889 as a railroad camp, has become Elk topia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk, Va
Navy
Globe
Pearl Harbor
Naples
YMCA Day Camp Opens at Sebasco Monday
The YMC A day camp began Monday at Sebasco with campers departing the Y for the campsite. Counselors led an assembly, swimming program for beginners, and activities including crafts, nature study, hikes, and games. Afternoon events feature swimming meets, track contests, and other activities before the 2 45 pickup back to the Y.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sebasco
Cam
Sydney
Episcopal Youth Conference Concludes at Camp Awatka
Ten members of Grace Episcopal church’s Young People’s Fellowship return from Camp Awatka East Sebago after a week long annual Episcopal Youth Conference. The staff was led by Bishop Oliver L. Loring with Rev. Tom G. Akeley Rev. Charles O. Brown and Rev. Haig J. Nargesian. The theme was Christian Life and Practice with daily courses conferences and services. Attendees include Lucy Lee Smith Richard Casey Susan Bates Jean Shumway Sandra Sinclair William Munsey Patricia Guynn Gloria Swearingen William Luke and Henrietta Rogers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young People’s Fellowship of Grace Episcopal Church
Camp Awatka
East Sebago
Maine
Oliver L. Loring
Tom G. Akeley
Gardiner
Charles O. Brown
Waterville
Haig J. Nargesian
Camden
Bath
Lucy Lee Smith
Richard Casey
Susan Bates
Jean Shumway
Sandra Sinclair
William Munsey
Patricia Guynn
Gloria Swearingen
William O. Luke
Henrietta Rogers
Man Delays Driver License 24 Years Faces Fine
Andrew H. Adams testified he avoided obtaining an automobile driver's license for 24 years. The court imposed a $25 fine for the delay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Andrew H. Adams
Cryptoquote and crossword puzzle clues teaser
Cryptoquote puzzle hints and a crossword clue list are presented with sample cipher text and a quote. It notes letter substitution rules, daily changes, and includes a cryptogram line about a king too weak. The page invites solvers to enjoy wordplay and puzzles.
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Ee ‘Ndent
Times Company
F. B. Nichols
Pres. and
Treas
Ivan A. Trueworthy
Symbol of
Beacon Street Women’s Society
Beacon Street Vacation Bible School
U. S. Steel Industr
Arthur J. Dunton
Lillian H. Heal
Dessert Bridge
Dr. Ulfelder
D. OF I. Card Party
Winter Street Couples Club
Hyde
Mrs. Wallace Rittall
Civ
Bath Golf Club
Kicker Torney
BPW
Hell-to-Pay, Wash
Eltopia
YMCA
Episcopal
the Lee
Swourns
Herb Ofaster
Longfellow
Swite—Ojhdrf
Daniel
King Features Syndicate
Anewer
Deer Perry
Pa Bork Y
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