Veterans push housing plan after wartime hardship
At the 28th National American Legion Convention in San Francisco a seven veteran panel was formed to craft a housing program for homeless World War II veterans. The group met in Washington with government and industry leaders and will present a formal plan to the Legion’s national executive committee in Indianapolis November 21 to 23. The effort seeks homes for veterans and a lasting national solution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ius
American Legion
Francisco
Washington, D. C
Washington
Legion
National Executive Committee
Indianapolis
Halloween Vandalism and Parking Revenue in Bath
A Bath opinion piece condemns Halloween vandalism such as window soaping and property damage while urging safer, fun celebrations. It notes rising parking meter revenue and suggests directing a portion to a police and firemen relief fund, praising local police.
Metered Parking Sparks Debate as City Ponders Fees
The discussion centers on parking meters and small fees in the city. Strong opponents now acknowledge the meters as a wise step, while some on side streets push for careful enforcement and tagging for illegal parking. Predictions note November may be harsher than October for weather.
Bath Municipal Court Bottled With Fines After Halloween
Two cases before Judge Gardiner R. Deering resulted in guilty pleas and fines including Kenneth R. Stewart for driving an unregistered vehicle with $10 fine and $4.70 costs, and two intoxication cases each fined $5 with $5.15 costs. Whittier of Woolwich paid $10 and $4.70 costs for unregistered vehicle operation. Robert L. Anderson paid $65 and $4.70 costs for running a yellow light. Four Bath youths facing false fire alarm charges were continued to November 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gardiner R. Deering
Bath
Kenneth R. Stewart
George C. Buzzell
Woolwich
Thurlow F. Whittier
Whittier
Frank W. Powers
Robert L. Anderson
Washington and
Center Streets
John Kelliher
Bath Police Department
Percy W. Kingsbury
Legards Return From Boston Radio Convention
Ralph E Legard and son Elwood Legard of Legard's Taxi Service return from the American Taxicab Association New England Regional Convention at the Hotel Statler Boston held Oct 29 30 They inspected Motorola two way radios and observed Boston Cab Co dispatching in the control room Legard plans installation in their taxis soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph E. Legard and Son
Elwood Legard
Legard
New England
Hotel Statler
Boston
Motorola
Boston Cab Co
Billy Stubes Halloween Party Attended by Local Teens
Billy Stube son of Mr and Mrs E P Stube hosted a Halloween party at 20 Spring Street. Guests wore Halloween hats and used noise makers, with refreshments served by grandmother Mrs W E Sturtevant. Attendees included Sonja Sherbert Gloria Sweringen Judy Jenkins John Gratchen James Cothran and Corliss Crowley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Stube
E. P. Stube
20 Spring Street
W E. Sturtevant
Sonja Sherbert
Gloria Sweringen
Judy Jenkins
John Gratchen
James Cothran
Corliss Crowley
Halloween Party at Central Church Delights Children
The primary and junior departments held a Halloween party Saturday in the parish house. Activities included games and refreshments with ice cream and cake. Each child received a Halloween souvenir and a box of candy. Teachers in charge were Mrs Moody Flint, Mrs Helen Canales, Miss Eleanor McRae, and Miss Josephine McIntire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Church
Moody Flint
Helen Canales
Eleanor McRae
Josephine MclIntire
Plan Big Show for USO Drive Benefit
Plans under Bob Allen and his committee stage a 20 act free show to close the local USO drive campaign. The event will climax the campaign and announce its results. Details will follow. The show is set for Thursday evening November 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob” Allen
City real estate appraisal to reform tax system in Bath
The Bath city reappraisal aims to replace archaic records with a modern assessment list. The survey, due by April 1, could raise or lower taxes for individuals but will seek to equalize assessments across the city. Results will influence 1947 collections and may alter the 51 mill tax rate through value-based adjustments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Halloween Parties At Winter Street Church
Two Halloween gatherings occurred at Winter Street church last week. Primary and Beginners De Pesnrenes hosted by Mrs Charles B Doyle and others drew over fifty attendees for games and refreshments. Junior Intermediate Sunday school and Cub Pack celebration led by Rev Purdue and assistants also hosted about fifty revelers with activities and treats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winter Street Church
de Pesnrenes
Charles B. Doyle
Bertram Reed
Duveen Bryant
Selma Cummings
Barbara Madden
Mr. Purdue
Charles Hoebel
Fred Cullen
Alice Lorraine Purdue
Martha Pratt
Community Concert Series Dates in Bath Listed
The Community Concert Association announces Bath dates for upcoming artists Joseph Fuchs violinist on Nov 12 Nan Merriman mezzo soprano on Feb 13 and Marisa Regules pianist on Mar 10 Members are asked to keep the calendar for reference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Community Concert Association
Bath
Joseph Fuchs
Nan Merriman
Marisa Regules
Paint price ceiling raised by OPA affects local jobs
In town many paint jobs proceed while property owners learn the Office of Price Administration has raised ceiling prices on paints, impacting costs for renovations and housing upkeep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OPA
You Wouldn’t Dare Me leaflet targets railroad riders
A Boston and Maine publicity leaflet urges courtesy on trains with cartoons showing a choking passenger and a man with muddy shoes on a coach seat. The piece asks patrons to cooperate and chides passengers for treating upholstery poorly and abandoning manners on trains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Boston & Maine
Road
Beaver Brownies Halloween Party at Morse Home
Beaver Brownie Troop members enjoyed a Halloween party hosted by Alvah and Mrs. Talbot at 5 Deerin Street. Costumes ranged from sublime to ridiculous, with Halloween décor and candy baskets made by the group. Prizes were awarded for games including pinning the nose on the jack o lantern and pinning pins in a milk bottle. Next troop meeting is Nov 7 after school at South Street School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaver Brown Troop
Alvah ‘Se
Frank Talbot
Morse
Deerin Street
Brownies
Barbara Robinson
Barbara Landry
Barbara King
South Street Schol
Mary Brown
Sherry Grindell
Elizabeth
Morse High to Stage Charley's Aunt Comedy
The Morse High senior class will present Charley's Aunt directed by Mrs. Nancy Cash. Cast includes Dana Small, Jack Chesney, Charles Wykeham, Lord Fancourt Babberley, Amy Spettigue and Mrs. Chesney, with promps by Doris Lang. Committees feature George Carmichael, Majella Miller, Dorothy Gill, Patricia Dionne and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morse High School
Charley
Nancy Cash
Brassett
Dana Small
Jack Chesney
Russell Cabbi
Charles Wykeham
Philip Ames
Lord Fancourt
Babberley Graydon Fowles
Kitty Verdun
Majelin Miller
Amy Spettigue
Cynthia Moses
Francis Chesney
Knute Holmson
Raron Stetson
Terry Quinn
Donna Lucia
d’Alvadorez
Mae Nelson
Ela Delahay
Duveen Bryant
Doris Lang
Dorothy Small
Barbara Hart
George Carmichael
Graydon Fowles
Majella Miller
Alan Wilkie
Carroll Walker
Dorothy Gill
Nancy Webber
Lauretta Huff
Richard Callan
Roland Pouliot
Patricia Dionne
Janice Hogan
Jean Anderson
Louis Vachon
Russsell Cahill
Edward Little Band to Play at Morse High Concert
The Edward Little High School band of Auburn will perform at Morse High School on the evening of November 22. Public admission will be charged to cover expenses, sponsored by Morse High School band and orchestra with help from the Band Boosters. Keith Crockett arranged the details with Edward Little officials. The event aims to raise local interest in school bands and compare with similar-size schools’ programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Little
Auburn
Morse High School
Keith Crockett
Morse High Band
Winter Street church Ladies Aid group meeting notes
The Ladies Aid of Winter Street church gathered for a meeting with over members present. They voted to donate to the Ye Auld Tyme Faire and discussed the upcoming Christmas fair on November 20 with greens including candles baskets and plant slips, plus a Halloween kindergarten party report and a brief address by Rev. Joseph O. Paine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winter Street
Sunbeam
Sda
Reginald Farnham
Charles B. Doyle
Carl ¥. Kennedy
Frelr
Joseph O. Paine
Cecil E. Paine
Allen M. Irish
Ruth Henry
Elsie Folsom
Langdon T. Snipe
David Black
October ends with unusually warm, fair days
October proved exceptionally fine with 29 fair days and only two light showers. Rain occurred on two days, no cloudy days, and morning temps reached 50 or higher on ten occasions. The 30th posted a record October high of 80 at noon, while frosts appeared on several nights and a coldest morning of 30 on the 8th. November opened with 44 at eight o'clock.
Costume Party Halloween Night at Mrs Cushing’s Home
A lively Halloween party at 131 Summer Street hosted by Mrs Rena Cushing featured her daughter Bunny and a large group in costumes. Guests enjoyed unmasking, games, and buffet refreshments amid orange and black decorations and a jack o lantern centerpiece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rena Cushing
Summer Street
Bunny
Cosume
Norma Sawyer
Mararet Mitchell
Henrietta Wilms
Patricia Carpenter
Nancy Barter
Eva Wilkins
Katherine Pickins
Aret Mitchell
Bettina Snell
Marjorie Mailey
Wayne Snell
Sylvia Carpenter
Barbara
Aiuy ‘Savage Gerer
Henrietta Wilkins
Jeanette Mailey
Paul Cushing
Mickey Roonie
Evening of Music for Nichols Plant employees
Former Nichols Plant employees gathered for a social evening with music by Bobby Rice Hilton Libby and others. Performances included cowboy songs violin accordion and marimbaphone numbers while the Salvation Army and the Community center provided the organ and public address support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Employes
Ies. Co
Frank
Nicho
Bath
Iner
Moment of Daice
Bobby Rice
Hilton Libby
I Wright
Dickie Babine
Harland Robinson
Fred Dwyer
Alan Wilkie
Robert Huse
Bolan
Gloria van Br Thi
Nichols
Ny Coffin
Rs. Avery
Brown
Dake Leavitt
A. and
Jeas Lowens
Sampson
Atre Rayong Blair
Iaworthy
Arthur Nichols
Tie Plant
John St. Mart
Wilkie
Miss Gloria
Linford
Robert M. Huse
Everett Pouilot
Salvation
Bvation Army
Publc
Central Ladies Aid Plans Annual Luncheon Meeting
The Ladies Aid of Aschi held its annual luncheon Thursday serving at 12 30 with 35 members present. Officers were reelected including Alfred Rowe president Nellie Lord secretary and Lewis Sanborn treasurer. A knitting committee was formed and plans were made for the next meeting November 7 with Ada Wallace and Sarah Wakefield hosting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid of
As Chi
Arate
George Moses
William Daley
Mariusius Page
Ethel Blake
Ynard Brown
Senate
Duta L. Howard
Adolphers
Alfred Rowe
Néllie Lord
Lewis Sanborn
Lu Thompson
Nellie Lord
Maud Avery
Elizabeth Jackson
Howard Parker
Nellie
Ada Wallace
Sarah Wakefield
Eugene Sprague
Jason A. Merrill
Stodder Engagement Announces Planned Marriage
Mr and Mrs Russell H Stodder of 12 Snow Park announce the engagement of their daughter Barbara to Ardenne Edward MacFadden son of Mrs Mercie E MacFadden and Albert F MacFadden Both families list Morse High School graduates Barbara 1944 and Ardenne 1940 The bride to be is employed at Bath Savings Institution He served in the Navy 1942 1946 as an aviation metalsmith 2 c and now attends Portland Junior College
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell H. Stodder
Snow Park
Barbara
Ardenne
Edward MacFadden
Mercie E. MacFadden
Bedford Street
Albert F. MacFadden
South Street
Miss Stodder
Morse High School
Pierce Secretarial School
Boston
Bath Savings Institution
MacFadden
Navy
Portland Junior College
Prices Tangle as Bathman Buys Sausage Lard and Bacon
A Bathman bought sausage for 2 cents a pound lard for 60 cents a pound and bacon for 85 cents a pound on a Saturday and felt lucky to purchase any of the three items.
Enrollment notices amid limited funds for veterans tests
Veterans must take aptitude tests as part of enrollment at Togus Portland Houston and nearby locations. Candidates who already took a test may submit results at one of these offices. further steps occur on the rear part of the housing form.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gata
Togus
Portland
Houston
Rrmiegs
Residents push for special town meeting on parking meters
Citizens petition the Board of Selectmen to call a special town meeting to decide if meters should be installed on Maine Street on a trial basis. Traffic engineers propose about 425 meters and estimate annual revenue could nearly cover police department costs for one year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Briunswick
Board of Selectmen
Uusto
Maine Street
Police Department
Beaton Grange Announce November Meeting and Elections
Numbers and questions were discussed at a meeting with Awakon Beati ons. Shirley Pratt of Bodwell and Mrs Pratt received credit for the meal and program. Next meeting with Topsham Grange set for November 20 with supper at 6 30 and annual officer elections to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Can Awakon
Shirley Pratt
Bodwell
Pratt
Topsham Grange
Guests at a Party with Costumed Attendees and Prizes
Russell Grant leads a party scene where eight decorated guests wear costumes. The text lists attendees including Ann Tv, Joneon canine ary Lacy, Elvira Pec i, Ann Leal Cohen, Janet Co and guests Betty, Tommy Cosain and Judith Cos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Grant
Joneon Canine
Ary Lacy
Elvira Peci
Ann Leal Cohen
Janet Co
Betty
Tommy Cosain
Judith Cos
Naval Reserve Plan Mooted in Bath
Talks of forming a Naval Reserve organization in Bath involve several veterans and men with Navy experience. The idea envisions using a former Navy Receiving Station building on Western Avenue as accommodations and may secure local facilities for the unit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naval Reserve
Bath
Navy
Tle
Western Avenue
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Maing Webber
Br Paieanlattie
Alvah Morse
Stephen Spettigue
Sila Oon
Central Ladies AD
Snd
J. Russell Grant
George Costain
Naval Reserve Planned
Aires LA
Rio
Shiprine
WB Hayer
Wan
Core
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