Nominations for Cosmopolitan Club Officers Announced
At the March Cosmopolitan club meeting the nominating committee listed candidates for three two-year terms with no president candidate. The annual banquet is set for March 15 at 6 pm with tickets on sale by March 13. The Gardens club plans a book shower for army and navy hospitals at the March meeting. Confirmation of new members and an entertainment program followed, including WAVES singing and dance numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cosmopolitan Club
Roscoe P. McFadden
Richard Sherwood
Eleanor Danforth
Alice Ramsay
Christine Curtis
Amy Irish
Elmer Williams
Joseph Yates
Gardens Club
Army
Emma Walker
Helen Walker
Karcher Jackson
Minute Man
Maine
Etta ‘Thurlow
Doris Rowland
Abner Wilson
Dorothy E. Lowell
Alvah Reynolds
Patricia Devlen
Mary Lee
John Kaler
Ralph E. Milliken
Velora Reed
Clara H. S. Kirsch
Anne Jameson
Martha Dinsmore
Bath Iron Works
Jean Danforth
Janice Knight
Marceline Willette
Stamp and Bond Sales in Bath Schools Top Eighty Thousand
Stamp and bond purchases in Bath schools pass the $80,000 mark with weekly total of $3,134.50 and cumulative $81,287.05. Schools led by Huse, MHS, and North Grammar show top weekly figures while Dike, South, Weeks, and others post smaller totals. Also note visitors Mr and Mrs Albert Humphrey of Sagadahoc Ferry spent an overnight at their Sasanoa summer home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Huse School
High School
North Grammar
Accumu
Huse
M.H.S
N. Gram
Albert Humphrey
Sagadahoc Ferry
Sasanoa
Light vote marks city election with no opposition
Walter C. Rogers, Republican, was reelected mayor for a fourth term as 460 voters cast ballots. Thebeau and Weeks received occasional write in votes. Edwins R. Andrews won unopposed for school board. Ward turnout peaked at 90 ballots in Ward 5, with overall light participation amid wartime concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter C. Rogers
Rogers
L. Eugene Thebeau
Thebeau
William Daley
Donald N. Small
Charles D. Weeks
James Longhurst
Ward 1
Ward Two
Edwin R. Andrews
Board of Education
Andrews
The
Times News Room
Town Meeting Votes Bow resident for winter road contracts
At a small turnout meeting the town approved George Sheloske of Bow to handle the winter road contracts. Major items include upkeep and road projects with a total raise of 13 449 dollars. Officials present: Moderator Roland Cornish Clerk Herbert Adams First Selectman Nathan Doughty Second Selectman Herbert Jones Third Selectman Weston Allen Treasurer R G Coombs Tax Collector R G Coombs Road Commissioner Arthur Card. School board member H K Adams. Continuous appropriations listed for roads, schools, and aid projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arrowsie
Frank Snipe
Charles Crosby
John Currier
Russell Sturmer
Norman H. Drummond
Ibra K. Lawrence
Susie W. Snipe
Beatrice M. Woodward
Norman Drummond
George Sheloske
Bowdoin
Roland Cornish
Herbert K. Adams
Nathan Doughty
Herbert Jones
Weston al
Len
R. G. Coombs
Arthur Card
H. K. Adams
Bowdoinham votes to curb barking dogs and retools town offices
Bowdoinham voters consider an ordinance declaring nuisance barking dogs to preserve sleep. Three school and town races draw large crowds with Curtis winning school board and fire chief posts. New voting method and an automobile excise tax collector, Alice Palmer, win approval. Continuous coverage noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowdoinham
Byron W. Durgin
Curtis
Locke Crouse
Ferrill Doody
Frank Heath
Arthur Curtis
Fred Leavitt
Bowdeinham
Alice D. Palmer
Edward L. White
Alice L. Palmer
Edward D. Baker
Ernest W. Frye
Jessie M. Ames
Robeus A. Douglass Safers
Earl L. Brown
Stephen M. Billings
Mary P. Nealey
Horace J Millay
Earl D. Hatch
Caleb R Mitchell
Cleora Rollins
Avery M. Fides
Farland Curtis
Fitzgerald seeks Democratic nomination in First District
John C. Fitzgerald Portland lawyer and former WPA administrator announced his candidacy for the Democratic nomination in Maine's First Congressional District. He trails only Andrew Pettis and Fred R. McFarland in early declarations as Rep. Robert Hale seeks renomination. Fitzgerald cites ten years of federal affairs experience and roles on Portland housing and Congested Areas committees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
WPA
John C. Fitzgerald
U.S
Fitzgerald
Andrew Pettis
CIO Shipyard Workers Union
Fred R. McFarland
Portland
GOP
Robert Hale
Hale
Witzgerald
Albert Abrahamson
Portland War
Sagadahoc
Knox
Lincoln
Home Owners Loan Corporation
Bath
Iron Works Trophy Cups To Be Presented
Richard M. Hallet announces Maine Salvage Committee results for 1943. Aroostook County and the town of Bingham win first prize cups donated by Bath Iron Works. Somerset County earns runner up due to Bingham’s strong scrap haul.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard M. Hallet
Maine Salvage Committee
Aroostook County
Bingham
Maine
Bath Iron Works Corp
Somerset County
Hallet
Bingham Salvage Committee
Red Cross Drive Urges All Homes to Contribute
Bath district workers and an all women campaign committee plan a house to house drive to meet a 21500 quota. Speakers from the Red Cross and YMCA recall aid to soldiers abroad and the need to fund surgical dressings, clubs, and entertainment for troops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Central Church Parish
Sheman A. Calahan
The
Boyd L. Bailey
Southern Maine
Ked Cross
G. Baer Conford
Bath Iron Works
Hyde Windlass
America
Calahan
Bath Iron Works officials present portrait of Mr Newell
The Bath Iron Works Corporation officials and foremen unveiled a three quarter length oil portrait of Mr Newell, president of the Bath Iron Works, at Morse High School auditorium on March 4 1944. The painting by Joseph B Kahill of Portland honored Mrs Newell and highlighted Newell's role in Bath shipbuilding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath Iron Works Corporation
Bath
Maine
William §. Newell
Newell
Bath Iron Works Corp
Morse High School
Joseph B. Kahill
Portland
Mr. Newell
Kahill
America
New England
Pete” Newell
Richard Hallet
Alexander MacDonald
Foremen’s Club
MaccDonald
Richard Hallett
Hallett
Kewell
Hum
Martin
Popham
MacDonald
Archibald M. Main
Mr. Main
Baliwick
Minn
Tron
MacDurcald
Sigeested
Coie
Bodorousa
Mr Newell
William S. Newell
City Government Concludes Final Regular Session
The March meeting closed the current city government with routine business. The roll of accounts totaled 1586.64 and was approved. Treasured thanks were given to Donald D. Young and Ellery Doyle, and Alderman John R. Newell was commended for presiding. A property reporting order passed and Paul E. Pierce was named constable. Deputy York’s February report and the health officer’s annual report were reviewed. A venereal disease officer from Portland addressed the board briefly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald D. Young
Ellery Doyle
Board of Aldermen
John R. Newell
Paul E. Pierce
Dana W. York
Joseph I. Smith
Federal
Dermdis
Torronce. Usn
Portland
Pine Tree Circle Elects Officers
Pine Tree Circle elected officers at its meeting with Ann Conley as treasurer Nellie Johnson as clir etc. The group named Pearl Biuvter and Erta Gaulan as assistants with Rial Parstley as treasurer Josa Cavanauen as right guard A surprise birthday party followed for Commenion Porshtey with Seana OC CT era and guests enjoying cake and refreshments hosted by Mr and Mrs Alex Burden on Beesford street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pine Tree Core
Frito Wits
Anni Conley Treelertert
Nellie Johnson
Clidd Romparion
Minnie Dell
Pearl
Erta Gaulant
Fihanwih
Rial Parstley
Josa Cavanauen
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Sagadahoc County
Roger M. Luke
Alden H. Anderson
Charles A Thayer
Philip L. Eaton
Edmund A. Rothwell
Alfred , Eks
N Newell
Earle B. Lermond
John O. Witham
Harry L. Knight
Converse G. Fenn
Ernest G. Kingsbury
James A. Jones
Edward P. Thom
John Fitzgerald
Iron Works
Bailey
YMCA
Tomrs. Newell
Main
Foremens Club
Pine Tree Circle
Ipod
Alex Burden
Beesford Street
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