Fortin of Topsham Fined for Real Estate Advertising
Joseph F. Fortin of Topsham pleaded not guilty in Municipal court Friday to advertising real estate without a license. Judge Deering found him guilty and fined him 50 dollars plus 17.20 dollars costs. The Maine Real Estate Commission pursued the case amid broader enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph F. Fortin
Topsham
Gardiner R. Deering
Fortin
Maine Real Estate Commission
Lewiston
Ellis L
Sherwood Aldrich
Brunswick
Maine
Ellis Aldrich
April highway fatalities fall 25 percent in Maine report
Maine State Police Chief Henry P. Weaver reports an April 25 percent drop in highway fatalities from 1940 figures. The bulletin cites speed and reckless driving enforcement, pedestrian education, and equipment checks as key factors, noting six deaths this month, including four pedestrians and one driver under liquor influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry P. Weaver
Maine State Police
State Highway Commission
Mason's Ladies Night Draws Lewiston Attendees
Mr and Mrs Granville M Colby at 10 Quimby Street Mr and Mrs Richard Trott of Meadow Way and Mr and Mrs Chester S Phillips of Hardings attended the Blue Lodge of Mason's Ladies night at Korea Shrine Temple in Lewiston Friday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Granville M. Colby
Quimby Street
Richard Trott
Meadow Way
Chester S. Phillips
Hardings
Blue Lodge of Mason's
Korea Shrine Temple
Lewiston
Bath to Launch S. S. Exceller Next Saturday
The American Export Lines plans to launch the S. S. Exceller at Bath Iron Works on May 10. The ship is the first of four 6,650 GRT cargo vessels costing about 2.2 million dollars each in a 30 million dollar Bath program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. S. Exceller
Bath
Bath Iron Works Corporation
Bath Iron Works
American Export
Henriette Gehan
John F. Gehan
American Export Lines
Boy Scout Troop 50 Demonstrates Rapid Progress
At City Hall Court of Honor fourteen Troop 50 scouts advanced in rank and five earned merit badges. The unit, under one year old, boasts strong growth and aims to be top in the city. Members packed two tons of donated newspapers and magazines, practiced rally games, and toured the YMCA after a State championship volley. Donald King displayed fine wood beaver pieces. Boy's Life copies were handed out. The troop planned a Morse High School banquet for Wednesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Hall
Troop 50
Auburn
Augusta
Donald King
Life Magazine
Morse High School
Sagadahoc Pomona Holds April Session Progress
Sagadahoc Pomona grange in Richmond hosts visitor Mrs. Eleanor Ripley back from illness with congratulations and a varied program. Lectures, music, sketches, and talks on farming prompted producers to maximize garden and farm output. Senator Neil Bishop quoted agriculture figures as attendees discussed crops, insects, birds, and beekeeping benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Sagadahoc Pomona
Eleanor Ripley
Pomona
Topsham Grange
Maine
Neil Bishop
William Gould
Charles L. Eastman
Fitzgerald Promoted to $5,000 a Year Class
John C. Fitzgerald formerly of Bath Maine and WPA administrator was nominated Thursday by President Roosevelt for another term. He has led the Maine WPA since February 1938 and previously held posts including assistant to Albert Abrahamson deputy administrator and acting administrator before his February 1938 appointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Fitzgerald
Bath
Maine
W.P.A
Pres. Roosevelt
Senate
Fitzgerald
Harry Hopkins
Albert Abrahamson
Abrahamson
Barge Gaspee Arrives for Bath Kennebec Trade
Barge Gaspee arrived Sunday from Fall River Massachusetts in tow of the ocean going bug Nottingham and docked at the Kennebec Wharf and Coal Co. She is owned by the States Coal Co. and will be used in the coal carrying trade between Bath and the upper Kennebec. She is square ended and of light draft and will carry 700 tons of coal.
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Gaspee
Fall River
Mass
Nottingham
Kennebec
City to refund $100000 in Bath bonds
Bath Maine city council in a special session approved refunding $100000 of 1911 Knox and Lincoln bonds with new 1 4 percent refunding bonds dated June 1 1941 payable 5000 yearly 1942 1961. The move clears most of the liability while a $16000 redemption of part of the 116000 issue is also authorized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox & Lincoln Railroad
Knox & Lincoln
Bath
Rockland
Walter C. Rogers
William B. Skelton
Rogers
J. Frank Hunt
John R. Newell
Common Council
City Treas
Donald D. Young
Allan Spear
Lewis E. Wilson
First National Bank of Boston
Edland D. Savage
Maine
First National Bank of
Boston
Massachusets
Massachusetts
Center Street block to be replaced by new building complex
Negotiations concluded for the sale of the Music hall block at Washington and Center streets and two adjoining Center street buildings to Molly Dansky of Lynn Mass. A single story fire resisting structure is planned with a large rear parking area and openings from Water street. Sears Roebuck Co. and First National Stores are slated as tenants when complete, with removal of present structures to begin immediately for a September opening after deep borings reach bedrock.
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Music Hall
Washington and
Center Streets
Center Street
Molly Dansky
Lynn
Mass
Arthur J. Dunton
Sears, Roebuick Co
First National
Water Street
Center
Washington Streets
Washington Street
Pastor Recalled for Another Year With Higher Pay
Rev. Frederick P. Moffatt was recalled for a year as pastor of the Corliss Street church with a salary increase. Report notes five years of church progress, debt reduction, property improvements, and strong member growth. New officers and committees elected include W. W. Chaney moderator and Miss Lillian M. Clark parish clerk. Supper for 450 followed the meeting led by the Philathea class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick P. Moffatt
Corliss Street
Moffatt
W. W. Chaney
Lillian M. Clark
Eula Fielding
Harold S. Walker
Walker
Carroll A. Deering
Mr Chaney
Chester A. Plant
Silas E. Plant
Walter E. Taylor
Robert C. Mitchell
Kenneth Hunt
Donis Hutchins
Eula Morang
Irene Denham
Markc Berry
Clara Bracey
Charlena Perham
Dorothy Pratt
Edna Upham
Hannah Miller
Alice Bridges
Ruth Ames
Beryl Alexander
Ida Stover
Margaret Cornish
Alva Donnell
Doris Bates
Mottatt
Louise Hamlin
Virginia White
Dramatic story of Christians in war torn China
Rev Arthur O Rinden of the American Board recounts a three year journey from Foochow Fukien through mine infested waters to bring home a tale of Chinese Christian courage. He will speak Sunday at Central Congregational church, detailing wartime hardship and the Christian faith’s place in China.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foochow
Fukien
China
Arthur O. Rinden
American Board of Commissioners For Foreign Missions
Rinden
Central Congregational Church
Raymond G. Putnam
Arthur Howden
Ching
Chiang Wiu-sheik
Mr. Rinden
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New North Yard
North Yard
Bath Iron Works Corp
Maine Central Freight Yard
Bath Societe de l'Assomption
Dewitt Hotel
Ubald Morneau
Councilllr
Henry Richard
Frank X. Lantaigne
Bath Society
Alfred Hotte
John L. Despres
Tedwidge Mheaume
M. Gallant
Exceller
BOY Scout Troop
Standard Furniture Co
Rosa Povich
Judge Dunton
Charles E. Stinson
Rowe & Dalrymple
Corliss Street Church
Mr. Moffatt
Central Church
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