University of Maine program on farming and homemaking outreach
The event featured leaders from University of Maine programs and county groups. President Charles F. Pemis of Bates College spoke on becoming internationally minded as George E. Lord outlined extension service leadership rewards and selection processes for young farmers and homemakers, with Rence W. Parker presiding.
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Piscataquis
Agricultural Act
University of Maine
Charles Fpemis
Bates Solege
George. E. Lord
Agricultural Extension Service
Woolwich Republicans Hold Caucus At Town House
At the Woolwich Republican caucus held Saturday in the town house in 1947, members elected to the District Convention included Frank Bailey Mrs Ber Nice Bailey Horace Allen John Co Gilmore Harry Muckler Wilson Bailey J W Georgie M R Redatentes and others with committee members named as John and Mr Alice.
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Town House
Frank Bailey
Bernice Bailey
Horace Allen
John Co. Gilmore
Harry Muckler
Wilson Ll." Bailey
Frank
J. W. Georgie
Datentes
Harry
John J
Alice
Woolwich and Wiscasset Fire Respond to Woolwich Five Alarm
An initial call came in at 12 18 today as Woolwich and Wiscasset Fire departments responded to a Woolwich incident involving a five alarm fire. The situation prompted a large emergency response from local fire units.
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Woolwich
Woolch
Wiscasset
Sears Roebuck Employes Gala Highlighted By Dinner
A community gala for Sears Roebuck employes featured Estes as Wattsman of the committee with a large guest list including Mrs Hollis Garey Mr Purinton Mrs Alice Cote Jenni Idieton Miss Vivian White Mrs Oliver Mr Stanley Eien iy wade Miss Troian Burgess and others. The report notes a sale and continued discussion on Rage Two.
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Estes
Monger
Earle Purinton
Alice Cote
Jenni Idieton
Vivian’ White
Oliver
Stanley Eien Iy Wade
Troian Burgess
Jan Es Fon Tare Ee Bogaret Lang
Orrin Bryant
Tom Ketchum
Lyn. Short
John Wilson
Dred Hug- Missan
Robert Allen
Roberta Lait
Bath Schools Need Major Additions and Updates
Board chairman outlines priorities for Bath Area schools including new elementary classrooms kitchens and combined seventh eighth grade facility. Plans call for demolitions of Center Primary and other removals while reusing Weeks Washington and North areas. Community action and timely decisions urged as district faces space and aging-building challenges. Mrs Charlie B Dossennel and local WAVES retiree Sealie Zeller noted among attendees.
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Andrews
Dike
Mitchell
Washington
Nora End Oer Club
Weeks Street
Center Primary
North
Charlie B. Dossennel
Es Yle
Welie
Seaie Zeller
Tama
Santanna
Nemney L
Anal
Ard
Carl
City Streets Plan Revelations From Board
The report outlines the board’s plan to review second and third streets at the extreme north and the area near the hill. It notes Berne’s comments on new street work and indicates the committee on new streets still holds the project, with continuation promised on page two.
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Arthur R. A
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Berne
Bath Built Destroyer to Be Commissioned
The 2,400 ton USS Wilada, launched at Sea Iron Works Bath Maine, will be commissioned with Rear Admiral Wiler Baker in command. Commanded by John T. Probasco of Plainfield New Jersey, the ship honors Marine PFC Robert L. Wilson of Centralia Illinois who died at Tinian and earned the Medal of Honor.
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Wilada
Wiler Baker
USN
U. S. Naval Base
Boston
John T. Probasco
Plainfield
N.J
Robert L. Wilson
Centralia
Tinian
Sea Iron Works
Bath
Admiral McColl Speaks at Joint Club Meeting
Admiral McColl discusses the State Maritime Academy push for an engine building and cadet classrooms as part of expanding test facilities. He urges funding from state and federal sources and outlines governance by a governor-appointed board while stressing graduates become cultured officers and ambassadors for America.
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Engin
Miral McColl
Associated Press
Maritime Academy
U. S. Maritime Commission
Navy
Ramin M
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America
New York State
New York
California
Maine
Admiral McCollem
Wi Newell
Ay Sg
I Bath Club
John D Dent
Cates Pau
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Atomic bomb test plan announced for Pacific area
A U S congressional panel led by Chairman Seth D. announced a plan to conduct atomic bomb tests in the Pacific. The committee members, including Senators and Representatives, expect the tests to occur soon and will oversee the preparations with engineers and officials. The report notes involvement of prominent land and naval engineers and key Congress members in the decision process.
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Massa Representaiens Seth
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TD Launch Saturday and Private Holm’s Wartime Honors
Private Holm, born January 29, 19 Nyagar at Milways, served at the Mar Corps base and saw action in Saipan July 7, 1944. He earned the Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal, Presidential Unit Citation, Purple Heart, and other honors for Tarawa and the Gill Islands.
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Holm Way
Nyagar
Milways
Mar Corps
Saipan
Mariana Islands
Asiatic Pacific Gup
Tarawa
Gill Islands
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Education Board
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