Maine Plans Nautical Training School At Bath
The Legislature debates a Maine nautical training school costing about 30000 for the biennium with Bath as a preferred site. Sponsors seek federal ship assignment, with about 100 students paying tuition around 100 and work duties onboard or in kitchens to reduce costs. Estimates compare favorably with Maine normal schools cost per boarding pupil of about 513 during forty weeks. Local publicity officials tout Maine’s promotional system attracting investors and other states watching Maine’s model.
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Maine
State House
Bath
Packard
Education Department
Nautical Training School
Debate Over Law On Plan Operation Prolongs Controversy
The text discusses merits and demerits of a plan, noting a movement to rescind the law allowing its operation. Some claim it harms agricultural fairs while others fear they would pass out if the betting feature is removed. It remains unclear if the law has been beneficial overall.
Winter Storm Disrupts City Services Through Night
The season's harshest storm began Tuesday night, swelling into a near blizzard. Street crews, including Bath's highway and sewer workers, operated through the night to free main routes and later side streets, while Coast Guard units patrolled Popham Beach amid high winds and ten foot drifts.
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Arthur R. Avery
Board of Highways and Sewers
Bath Iron Works
Coast Guard
Popham Beach
Morse’s River
New York City
David L. Wilson
Juniper Berries Seen as New Maine Cash Crop
European supply cuts due to war boost demand for ground juniper berries in Maine pastures. Buyers in New York and New Hampshire offer 25 tons at 30 to 35 cents per pound for marketable fruit. Harvesting can yield two pounds per hour. berries mature in three years and may stay on the plant one to two years. Extension forester A D Nutting notes the plant as a pest turned opportunity, with county Maine Extension Service offices listed for market information.
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Maine
New York
New Hampshire
A.D. Nutting
Extension Service Forester
Nutting
Maine Extension Service
Machias
Ellsworth
Bangor
Dover-Foxcroft
Rockland
Belfast
Lewiston
Augusta
Farmington
Skowhegan
South Paris
Portland
Sanford
Baxter couple to visit daughter in Pearl Harbor
Hon and Mrs Rupert H Baxter depart Bath on April 5 to visit daughter Mrs Claude S Gillette and Capt Gillette USN in Pearl Harbor Hawaii. They sail San Francisco April 11 aboard Matson liner Matsonia for Honolulu then return via Los Angeles May 16.
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Hon
Rupert H. Baxter
Bath
Claude S. Gillette
Capt. Gillette
Pearl Harbor
T. H
San Francisco
Matson
Matsonia
Honolulu
States
Los Angeles
Social functions and bills in Augusta Legislature
A weekly Maine state assembly column notes unsigned letters from readers, social events hosted by Gov and Mrs Sewall at the Blaine House, and a busy legislative calendar. Highlights include multiple assembly dances, the Farmers Ball on March 13, and hearings on Carl ton bridge, Teachers Tenure, and Senator Brown No. 827 tax exemption for homesteads, with next week promised detailed discussion.
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Augusta
Blaine House
Sewall
Sewalls
Augusta House
Carlton Bridge
Brown
Better Living on the Farm Topics West Bath Meeting
West Bath Farm Bureau met at Grange hall to discuss Better Living on the Farm. County agent Charles Eastman and home demonstration agent Miss Mary L. Wright spoke on price trends, pressure cookers, canning, refrigeration lockers, and a Twin County district service. A pot roast dinner showcased cooking under pressure, with attendees listed and next meeting set for April 3 under Mrs Coombs and sewing program led by Mrs Davis.
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West Bath
Eastis
Middle West
Twin County
Miss Wright
Oscar Adams
John Bryant
William Coombs
William A. Davis
Earle C. Donnell
Gustave Frederickson
Elwyn Greig
Philip Jacobs
Edwin Haggett
Joseph W. Larrabee
D. Wylie Lemont
John N. McNary
Warren Pinkham
C. E. Ripley
L. D. Rogers
Harry Vinn
Ellery E. Whittemore
Coombs
Davis
Boothbay Harbor Residents Noted in Personal Notices
Miss Ivern Farnham of Boothbay Harbor works at Carl's Drug Store and is a 1938 Boothbay Harbor high school graduate and niece of Hon N Gratz Jackson. Weekend guests included Mr and Mrs Arthur Jordan and children Dorothy Ralph Harold Kenneth and Harry of Moultonville NH. Mrs Harold L Safford resides at 52 Spring Street. Mrs Fred R E Dean returns home from Pelham Manor NY after visiting daughter Mrs Robert P Shaw. Miss Sarah Jane Pratt, daughter of Mr and Mrs George H Pratt, receives gifts on birthday while ill. bouquet from World Missionary society and a Centra Maine Power Co heating pad from British War Relief draw.
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Ivern Farnham
Boothbay Harbor
Carl
Boothbay Harbor High School
N. Gratz Jackson
Shaw Street
Bath
Arthur Jordan
Dorothy
Ralph
Harold
Kenneth
Harry
Moultonville
N. H
Charles R. Sims
First Baptist Church
World Missionary Society
Central Maine Power Co
Miss Pratt
Funds Available for Bath and Brunswick Home Builders
Bath and Brunswick residents can draw $300,000 from the Federal Housing Administration to build or renovate homes. Thomas H. Riley Jr of Brunswick Savings Inst. told a Times reporter that applicants need a clean credit rating and at least ten percent of the mortgage in cash or real estate. He noted Bath Iron Works contracts suggest rising housing activity and possible FHA funds increases in the near future, with a Washington FHA official due in Bath March 20 to discuss housing needs.
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Bath
Brunswick
Federal Housing Administration
Thomas H. Riley, Jr
Brunswick Savings Institution
Times
Riley
F.H.A
Bath and
Bath Iron Works Corp
Washington
F.H.A. Assiance
Iron Lung Fund Benefit Game Nets $35 at Morse Gym
Despite a severe winter storm, Morse High hosted a charity basketball game between Iron Works five and Colby College to aid the Elks Iron Lung Fund, raising 35.60. The event benefited from a modest Colby guarantee and broad cooperation by school, police and officials. Iron Works played gratis and many helpers were acknowledged by Elks Chairman Edward J. McMann.
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Morse High School
Iron Works
Colby College
Elks’ Iron Lung
Colby
Bath
Edward J. McMann
Elks’ Committee
Ralph Millett
Henry D. Small
John Parker
Horace P. Herrick
Joseph A. McLaughlin
Ellery Doyle
West Bath Grange hosts plays and music night
At the West Bath Grange meeting on Monday night two one act plays were presented. Wesley H. Lemont performed piano selections. A discussion on the Lease-Lend Bill followed. It was announced a Quilting Party rehearsal will be held at Mrs. Lewis D. Carter's home Thursday at 7 30 P M.
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Tor Street
West Bath Grange
Wesley H. Lemont
Lewis D. Carter
Mayor Haskell Reflects On A Hard Yet Successful Year
City leader outlines balanced budget improvements and debt control. He commends highway work and the Bath Water District contract, notes consolidation of insurance, and salutes Aldermen Burgess Footer Legard Rogers and Council President Newell for diligent service.
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Burgess
Alderman Footer
Alderman Legard
Final Meeting City Council Continues Proceedings
The final city council session concluded with a reduced expense report totaling 19.75 after refunds for mayoral costs and transport. Fire department members were excused near the end while President Newell left to visit Bath Iron Works plant, returning before adjournment as all aldermen remained present except listed absentees.
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Parker
Portland
New York
Fire Department
Pres. Newell
Bath Iron Works
Day
Newell
Coombs
Dunton
Jean
Leonard
Marchetti
Mullaney
Mullin
Parks
Snowden
Newborn Baby Found Frozen in Skowhegan Bushes
Sheriff Gallant reports a fully matured baby girl was found frozen in bushes at the west end of Spring Street, Skowhegan. The body was wrapped in cloth and fastened with safety pins, discovered Saturday morning by two children playing near their home.
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Spring Street
Skowhegap
Martin J. Gallant
Gilmore Will Not Seek Re election This Year
City Clerk John W. Gilmore announces he will not actively seek re election from the incoming administration though willing to serve if retained. Gilmore entered city service in 1905 and has been clerk since 1922. other election actions include Butler plans to run for marshal and Kingsbury briefly withdrawing. Officials discuss potential contests for tax assessor and city physician positions in the new administration.
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John W. Gilmore
Gilmore
Albert J. Grassy
City
City Messenger
George W. Thistle
Percy W. Kingsbury
Capt. Butler
City Treas
Donald D. Young
C. Leroy Hutchins
West Bath Church Folks Entertained
Mr and Mrs John H McNary hosted a monthly gathering for the West Bath church on Friday night Devotions were led by Rev Chester B Oliver Earle C Donnell and Richard C Thompson led a quiz program Edwin W Haggett gave a reading Many games were played and ice cream and cake were served Attendees included Mrs Oliver Robert Coombs Jr Mrs Warren Davis Mrs Donnell Miss Margaret Donnell Mr and Mrs Frank A French William E Greig Mrs Haggett Mary J Rich Mrs Llewellyn D Rogers Mr and Mrs Harry Scott Mrs Loring D Small and sons Wilbert and Dana Mrs Grover C Smith Mrs Thompson and Arthur J Ward
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John H. McNary
West Bath
Chester B. Oliver
Earle C. Donnell
Richard C. Thompson
Edwin W. Haggett
Oliver
Robert Coombs, Jr
Warren Davis
Donnell
Margaret
Frank Donnell
Frank A. French
William E. Greig
Haggett
J. Rich
Llewellyn D. Rogers
Harry Scott
Loring D. Small and Sons
Wilbert and Dana
Grover C. Smith
Thompson
Arthur J. Ward
Beech Hill Site Explored for Local Airport Feasibility
Rep Margaret Chase Smith reports from Washington that Hervey Law of the Civil Aeronautics Association says Beech Hill near Skowhegan is under further study for a possible local airport. An engineer notes it would be less economical than Steward but shows good potential. A baby boy named George Jr. was born Feb 28 to Mr and Mrs George Coffill of 248 Water Street weighing eight pounds.
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Margaret Chase Smith
Washington
Hervey Law
Civil Aeronautics Association
Beech Hill
Skowhegan
George Coffill
Water Street
George, Jr
Weekly Crossword Puzzle Across and Down Answers
A printable crossword puzzle with across and down clues covering a broad range of topics. Clues include Sloping roadway Keen with might a phoebe Italian poet skins Neuter pronoun homeless child an age A bud Pertaining to Nubia Tumult Stumbled Female deer Jewish month Perform A research group Chamber Deduction To obscure Quarrel Transportation price Exist A fissure Not wide spread Eagle's nest Comical Years of one's life Throw DOWN Glowing Equip with men Abyss Twig Young cow Beard of Color Foot-like part Downy surface on cloth Kettledrums Tells again Cup-shaped biscuit Fruits of palms Antiquity Domestic shelter side Before Morse left at a meal Yesterday's Answer Cry of a dove.
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Keen
Quarrel
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