Bangor plans water basin dam project on Kenduskeag stream
The Bangor proposal envisions damming the Kenduskeag stream to form a water basin with walkways and modern riverside buildings, boosting the city as a postwar development model. Bath neighbors discuss waterfront improvements to attract boating and motor craft, urging readiness to compete with ports and maintain prosperity after war contracts end.
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Queen City
Kenduskeag
State Street
Railroad Bridge
Maine
Bath
Bath Seeks New Swimming Pool For Postwar Era
Community urges Bath to fund a public pool as war era demand grows. YMCA drive lags though a study predicts Maine will add over 100 pools in five years and Red Cross focus plus water pollution drive expansion of facilities nationwide. Swimmer Sylvan Hoffman expects about 10 000 new pools in the first five postwar years.
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Bath
Maine
Red Cross
Sylvan Hoffman
Beach and Pool
Pools See Bigger Share Of New Construction Soon
Hoffman predicts outdoor pools now about 60 percent of all in operation will gain slightly over indoor pools in future builds. Municipal pools will be larger with separate wading areas. indoor pools will be in demand mainly by schools and colleges for postwar fitness. Maine has about 120 pools. total U S pools around 10 000 with municipalities leading at 4 000 and private estates at 1 500.
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Hoffman
Maine
U. S
Y.M.C.A
Traffic Light Repair Urged at Bath Center and Washington
A Bath reader criticizes the failure to repair and activate the busy Center and Washington street traffic light. The intersection handles substantial Bath Iron Works traffic and east west routes. With gasoline limits increasing in June, vacation travel will rise, making the light a vital safety measure. The writer cites credible sources stating there is no good reason for the light to remain out of service and calls on the responsible city department to fix it promptly.
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Center
Washington Streets
Bath
Bath Iron Works
Truman Urges Rethinking Security And Alliances
President Truman urged Americans to study modern maps and recognize that no place is beyond reach by air. He warned against a Maginot Line mindset and said the nation must be ready to repel attacks alone or cooperate with allies to check aggression, calling on citizens to use common sense.
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Truman
Truman to extend Lend-Lease with reduced schedule
President Truman told Congress that Lend-Lease will continue to destitute Europe under a reduced timetable. He ordered major Government Procurement Agencies to prioritize the minimum civilian needs of liberated northwestern European countries. He warned that Europe’s future peace depends on restoring economies and employment.
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Truman
Congress
Europe
Decline of Auto Makes Narrows to Eighteen Living Names
The article notes that over 1,300 automobile makes have appeared historically, but most faded away. Only 29 are listed in current used car price guides, with 11 of these discontinued leaving 18 active brand names remaining today.
IT NEWS OF OUR MEN IN UNIFORM WITH THE FIFTH ARMY
Pvt Harold Quigley of Frankfort Maine aided in rescuing three wounded riflemen of the 88th Blue Devil Infantry on the Fifth Army front in Italy. The action occurred near Montezumici during a three day fight as the 350th Battle Mountain Regiment captured its first objective. Quigley led aid men through a mine field to evacuate the wounded. His wife Dorothy and son Peter reside in Frankfort.
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Bath Iron Works
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Holyts. Co
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France
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Belgium
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Eng
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Europe
Paris
Brunswick Corporal John A Peabody to Return With Unit
Corporal John A Peabody of Oak land Street Brunswick Maine will return to the United States with the 2082 Engineer Aviation Utilities Detachment after 13 months overseas. The unit landed in Italy in May 1945 to relieve larger airfield builders and prepared its base for winter by surfacing runways and taxiways with crushed rock and installing a full field drainage system and utilities.
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Oakland Street
Brunswick
2082 Engineer Aviation Utilities
Maly
United States
2082Nd
15Th Army Force
War Heroes and Local Recruits Shine Across 8th Air Force
Lt Gen James H Doolittle congratulates 185000 strong Eighth Air Force for morale boosting feats. Cpl Robert W Young and Randall G Nichols of Bath Maine listed among recipients. Stan Cressey, now liberated, writes home detailing missive from Stalag to Dieppe to Channel. Donald F Perry, Bath native, trains at Melville RI and prepares to join Pacific PT squadron.
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Eighth
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North Street
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Maine
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High Street
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France
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Europe
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Cressey Avenue
Stanley B. Cressey
Stalag
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English Channel
Dieppe
States
Stan
Cressey
U. S
Birthday and Farewell Party for Felix Gallant Jr.
Felix Gallant Jr of Brunswick was honored with a birthday and farewell party hosted by his sister and sister-in-law at 96 Court Street on Sunday afternoon. A shore dinner followed on Wednesday afternoon with gifts including a billfold, fountain pen set, a bracelet, cash from Hardings employees, and a watch.
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Brunswick
Irving Layton
Leo Gallant
Court Street
Gerard Boucher
Hardings
Morse High School Dramatics Club Elects Officers
Miss Riva Divia Greenblatt was elected president of the Morse High School Dramatics Club. Gerald Cogan was named vice president Selman Cummings secretary and Frances Wning treasurer. A rehearsal of the play Elmer followed and the production was given at the Friday morning assembly.
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Riva Divia Greenblatt
Morse High School Dramatics Club
Gerald Cogan
Selman Cummings
Frances Wning
Elmer
W C T U Meeting At Mrs Thistle's On Middle Street
Mrs Doris Thistle hosted the W C T U at her Middle street home Tuesday of last week with Mrs Theresa Hill leading the devotional and Mrs Nellie Brown offering prayer. Delegates Elizabeth Trott and Thistle reported on the Sagada hoe County W C T U convention at Lisbon Falls on May 15. County directors appointed from Bath included Elizabeth Trott Non Alcoholic Drinks Theresa Hill Temperance and Missions Rosamond McGuiggan Visual Education Nella Stover Institutes. Emma Leonard read articles and plans were made for a garden party on June 26. The next meeting is set for June 12 with place to be announced. Guest Julia Adams of Readfield attended. Refreshments followed.
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Doris Thistle
W.C.T.U
Middle Street
Theresa Hill
Nellie Brown
Sagadahoe County
Lisbon Falls
Elizabeth Trott
Thistle
Bath
Temperance
Rosamond McGuiggan
Nella Stover
Emma Leonard
Julia Adams
Readfield
Bertha Robinson
Stover
Past Noble Grands Host Banquet and Social Night
Members of the Past Noble Grands club dined on lobster and steak at Hyde Windlass Cafeteria Thursday evening, then adjourned to Mrs. Victor Pinkham’s home on Washington Street for a meeting and social. Several members were ill and cards were sent, with plans for future fall gathering hosted by Mrs. Eola Atwood and co-hostesses. First prize went to Mrs. Eola Atwood, consolation to Mrs. Victor Pinkham. attendees listed.
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Noble Grands Club
Hyde Windlass
Victor Pinkham
Washington Street
Eola Atwood
Winship Street
Henry T. B. Leeman
Thompson Potter
Eva Atwood
Pearl Reed
Florence Mank
Frank Farrin
Herbert McCabe
Leonard Lord
Horace Ward
Junior Hospital League Hosts Meeting At Member Home
The Junior Hospital League met recently at the home of a member, continuing its community service plans and preparations for upcoming events.
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Junior Hospital League
Women’s League Reports Dance Profit and Plans
Mrs. Roger Luke announces a $138.83 profit from the May 12 dance at the Masonic Temple and votes to hold another dance there on June 16. New officers for the year include Mrs. Howard Bates as president and Mrs. J Edward Drake Jr. assisting, with June 5 meeting set at Mrs. Drake’s home.
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Roger Luke
Masonic Temple
Alden Anderson
George Cary 2Nd
Harry L. Day
J. Edward Drake, Jr
Howard Bates
George Baer Connard
Albert Coombs
League
Theodore Earl
Julia Halterman
Horace Herrick
George Carey
Frank Givin
Royal Johnson
Duncan McInnes
Douglas Dearborn
Lowell Temple Pythians hold degree in memory of William Shea
The Lowell Temple Pythian Sisters met after a rehearsal of the degree staff at 7 30. The degree was led by degree master Lawrence Briggs. The charter was draped for late brother William S Shea a longtime member whose services were held Wednesday afternoon. A large attendance paid last respects to a fine person.
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Lowell Temple Pythian
Lawrence Briggs
William S. Shea
Temple
Memorial Day Service Plans and Committee Changes
Plans for a Memorial Day service were finalized for June 6 with a committee that includes Emily Williams Mary Curtis and Sarah Potter. Marion Darrah Excellen Senior resigned to devote time to the degree team. Sarah Potter was appointed to fill the office for the rest of the year. Penny match won by Sadie Garcelon and mystery prize by Asenii Haggett. Sarah Potter reported on the Grand Temple session in Auburn as a Lowell Temple delegate.
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Emily Williams
Mary Curtis
Sarah Potter
Marion Darrah
Cosmo Club Hosts Third Interclub Card Party
A small Cosmo Club turnout attended the third interclub card party in the club rooms Friday at 7 30 p m. Mrs John E Robbins chaired the committee in charge and coffee plus hostess contributions at each table were provided. Committee members included Mrs Melvin Howe Mrs Granville Colby Mrs Lemuel Preble Mrs Everett Pinkham Mrs Richar Sherwood Mrs Lawrence Lord Mrs Lawrence Lowell Mrs Harmon Smith Mrs Clifford Small and Mrs Bernard Plummer.
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Cosmo Clu
John E. Robbins
Melvin Howe
Granville Colby
Lemuel Preble
Everett Pinkham
Richar Sherwood
Lawrence Lord
Lawrence Lowell
Harmon Smith
Clifford Small
Bernard Plummer
Genesta Sewing Circle Closes Year At North Street Home
A Genesta Sewing Circle social at Mrs. Edward Lemoine’s North Street home Friday night closed its year with refreshments provided by the hostess. Attendees included Mrs. Fred Osgood, Mrs. Clifford Smith, Mrs. Luther Thompson, Mrs. Frank Danforth, Misseleanor Danforth, Miss Carol Drake, Mrs. David Alkazin, Mrs. Harold Tobey, Mrs. Herbert Morse, Mrs. George Rogers, Miss Ethel Blake, Mrs. Lawrence Lord, Mrs. Ear Pride, Mrs. Samuel Lancaster, Mrs. Harold Cutting, Mrs. Francis Bertrand, and Miss Verna Southern.
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Edward Lemoine
Northstreet
Genesta Sewing Circle
Fred Osgood
Clifford Smith
Luther Thompson
Frank Danforth
Eleanor Danforth
Carol Drake
David Alkazin
Harold’ Tobey
Herbert Morse
George Rogers
Ethel Blake
Lawrence Lord
Ear Pride
Samuel Lancaster
Harold Cutting
Francis Bertrand
Verna Southern
Past Ladies of Myrtle Lodge Meet in West Bath
The Past Ladies of Myrtle lodge LL D of I O F held a Monday meeting at Mrs Warren Davis's home in West Bath with 12 members present. Regular business was followed by social time and refreshments. The next gathering is set for Mrs Mary Curtis's home on Middle Street June 28.
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Myrtle Lodge
LL. D
Warren Davis
West Bath
Mary Curtis
Middle Street
Council of Community Agencies Elects Officers
The slate for next year was elected at the fourth meeting in City hall. Re elected are James Temple president Rev Sidney Dee first vice president Horace Herrick second vice president Mrs Linwood Haynes corresponding secretary Dominique Tardif treasurer. Mrs Clinton D Wilson replaced Mrs Alfred Carpenter as recording secretary. The executive committee will meets Tuesday to plan a program for the July 10 meeting.
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City Hall
James Temple
Sidney Dee
Horace Herrick
Linwood Haynes
Dominique Tardif
Clinton D. Wilson
Alfred Carpenter
Joseph I. Smith
John Parker
Roland
Weekly Crossword Puzzle and Cryptoquote
Across clues include Water vapor head of a spear removes dirt regrets Torrid Earth as a goddess etc. Down clues span Merganser collection of animals for show skill tantalum rough lava crates mine entrances wished for lean-to external seed covering a sleeveless garment. Cryptoquote reads NO TIME TO BREAK JESTS WHEN THE HEARTSTRINGS ARE ABOUT TO BE BROKEN. FULLER.
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