Moose and downpour disrupt Phippsburg roads and daily life
In Phippsburg a Sunday downpour washed out many roads West Point Sebasco Popham and Meadowbrook becoming passable briefly. Charles Thistle narrowly escaped with his bundles after his car vanished from sight and a moose appeared in his path. A family of three moose later challenged another passerby. Supt. Stanley Gilman visits schools planning for spring term as 26 scholars enroll Center school for 14 weeks. A St Patrick's Day celebration decorates the school, while posters urge support for Pearl Harbor remembrance and Crippled Children Seals. The 4 H club meets Friday with seed testing demonstration ahead of an Easter service planned for April 5 at Small Point church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Point
Sebasco
Popham
Are
Meadowbrook
Charles Thistle
Stanley Gilman
Susie Babour
Pearl Harbor
Barbour
Douglas Shaw
Small Point
Frances Robie
Pauline
James Seavey
Squirrel Point
Maurice Avery
Maurice
Willimstown
Mass
Nelson Heald
Log Landing
Maude Hartley
Lincoln Street
Bath
Charles Baker
George Davis
Herbert Doughty
Lyman Barbour
Hamilton McCourt
John Davis
Davis
Raymond Wett
Southport
Wekend
Richard Young
Natick
Bess Dickinson
Air Raid Wardens Start Additional Civil Defense Course
An extra course for all Air Raid Wardens opened Wednesday night at Morse High School. Registration occurred then, with completion required before authority to function in the city is granted by Mayor Walter C. Rogers. The session covered refuges, blackout signals, report forms, public utilities, and duties. Sector wardens and women were urged to attend as 21 sectors were organized with named wardens and contact details. Dates listed: Wednesday March 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morse High School
Civilian Defense Council
Augusta
Walter C. Rogers
John Parker
Harland A. Ladd
Converse G. Fenn
Henry C. Wright
Ladd
Milo
Fenn
Phippsburg
Wright
Stephen Marshall
High Street
Earl Cahoon
Washington Street
George Moses
Corliss Street
Mark Jackson
Hinckley Street
Edward Daley
Clyde Holmes, Jr
South Street
House
George Wolstenholme
Court Street
Roy Shackford
Turner Court
Waldo Marshall
Oliver Street
Carl Kennedy
Trufant Street
Perliston Port
Warren Parks
Upper
W. Hyde Park Terrace
S. D. Werner
Popham Beach Red Cross class delayed by illness
Popham locals attended Red Cross First Aid at Bodwell grange hall but class was omitted last week due to illness among members. Popham Circle met at Mrs. Frank Scott’s home with plans for sewing. Roads into town remained poor with Bath war workers facing difficulties. Several residents traveled or resided in Bath for relief. Easter Seals drive proceeds. local students had good attendance. many town residents visited Bath and Woolwich for health and social matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Bodwell Grange Hall
Popham
Popham Circle
Frank Scott
Scott
Bath
Alvah Light
Bertha Newdick
Mary Newdick
Walter Newdick
Crippled Children Fund
City Council to Recommend Salary Increases for Key Officials
The 1942 City Council subcommittee on salaries met in City Hall to draft raises for several departments. Proposals include a flat higher pay for police with reduced overtime, a raise for City Marshal Percy W Kingsbury to match former marshal Joseph A Butler, and a 10 percent rise for city clerk and board of assessors. Readiness notes also cover increases for clerks in City Hall offices. The Easter sale at First Baptist Church runs this afternoon into evening with a 3 PM opening and a supper from 5 to 7 PM, featuring baked ham and pies. volunteers lead dining and kitchen duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Hall
City Councy
Fire Department
Percy W. Kingsbury
Joseph A. Butler
Board of Assessors
First Baptist Church
Joseph L. Dauphin
Guy Nichols
Bates Stover
Cedric Martin
Simon Moore
E. B. Wright
Ernest Wade
Shirley Pratt
Freeman Crosby
Bina Staples, Higgins
Jennie Cameron
Lila Place
Lotta Eaton
Ray Francis
Jennie Oliver
L. L. Hooker
Laura Harrington
Parker Head Social Round Prompts Village Notes
Parker Head residents host card evenings and showers for neighbors and relatives. Local families welcome guests from Bath Lisbon and Augusta while noting birthday packages, prom attendance, and confirmations of illness or recovery. School reports celebrate awards, stamps sales, and Easter activities as students prepare for the holiday.
First Aid Training Highlighted by Dr Virginia C Hamilton
Dr Virginia Clay Hamilton led a practical first aid lesson at the Red Cross meeting in Central church parish house. Miss Charlotte San ye directed the class as pupils acted out accidents and practiced calling a doctor and treating injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Central Church Parish House
Virginia Clay Hamilton
Charlotte Sanye
Hamilton
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Frank W. Danforth, Jr
Higgins
Charleston
Mrs
Frank Danforth
Igh Street
James H. Bonney
Ilbson P. Bonney
Milton, Ass
James T. Bonney
Union Street
Od al Te
Cc Ee Popular Loan Company
Brunswick
Maine St. Tel
America
Popham Beach
Clarence Sheffield
Seguin
Harpswell
Stanley Hyde
Barbara
Nancy Hyde
Yarmouth
Lester Morse
Winnegance
Clarence Perkins
Walter Oliver
Ralph Spinney, Jr
Ralph Spinney
Ernest Spinney
Moses Chandler
William Wallace
Aileen Wallace
Gloria Oliver
Merrill Oliver
Stanley Perkins
Woolwich
William Ray
Osteopathic Hospital
Roger
Stephen L. Stetson
Outfit
Gulithry
Parker
Lewis Lowell
Annie Harrington
Florence Rollins
George Morong
Clayton Hoar
Walter Cushing
Earl Lowell
Allie Rollins
George Morong, Jr
H. D. Mank
Pvt
Leslie Darling
Fort Sills
Okla
John Libby, Jr
Charles Blaisdell
Eugene Harrington
H. W. Mank
H. D. Mank, Jr
John Libby
Herbert Doughty, Jr
Donald Logan
Leslie Logan
Marsh
Elizabeth Wyman
Gilbert Woodman
Son
Robert
Harold Gray
Bert Young
Alonzo W. Lowell
Sebasco Estates
Parker Head
Lawrence Stiles
Shirley
Currey Stiles
Lola Robinson
Phyllis Young
Genevieve Bradshaw
Fred Libby
Jean Hamel
Harold Barkelow
Grace Middleton
Frances Libby
Morse High
Stephen Hirster
Lisbon Falls
John Rollins
Mary Wortman
Topsham
John Rollins, Jr
Esther Robinson
Lola
Herman Hallett
Ken MacKenzie
East Harpswell
Bob Moore
Francis Lander
Owen Richardson
Leroy Perkins
Sally Lowell
Forrest Wyman
Marie
East Boston
Bill Lowell
Beverly Moore
David Harrington
Raymond Nisbet
Marie Wyman
Dorothy Cushing
Marion Cushing
Dorothy
Sally
Lloyd
Lorraine
Sandra Mank
Laura Wyman
Leston Harrington
Ramon Hamel
United States
Barbara Harrington
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