Party Chairman Urges Independent Republican Stand
John D. M. Hamilton told the New York County Republican Committee that debate must not be hushed and that Republicans should keep their independence. He warned against a coalition government and said the party should focus on domestic issues rather than European events, aiming for sincere policy critique and national welfare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
John D. M. Hamilton
New York County Republican Committee
Hamilton
America
Republican Party
United States
Lincoln
Purge secrecy of communist groups to keep peace at home
The speaker calls for revealing membership lists of communist organizations to remove danger. He argues secrecy sustains peril while sunlight cures it. He notes rising British taxes as a nudge toward pacifism and asserts war is a costly, unenjoyable luxury.
Bathman Sought for Attack on Patrolman
Police seek Alton Wheeler 35 year old painter after a hand to hand struggle with Patrolman Donald H. Crosby in Wheeler's cellar. Crosby injured in the left hand, Wheeler fled after a confrontation at 10 Somerset Place. Wheeler faces aggravated assault larceny and intoxication warrants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alton Wheeler
Donald H. Crosby
Wheeler
Somerset Place
Joseph A. Butler
Bath Iron Works Corp
Joseph D. Pennell
Crosby
Pennell
Butler
Thomaston
Bath
New City Hall
Bath Teachers' Club to Sponsor Card Party
The Bath Teachers' Club will host a card party for men and women on October 13 at 7 30 p.m. in Morse High School gym. Proceeds fund a $100 Morse Class of 1940 scholarship to aid a worthy graduate. Tables may be reserved by calling the listed committee members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath Teachers’ Club
Morse High School
Morse
Warren F. Hawley
Fred J. Higgins
Granville M. Colby
Clinton D. Wilson
Harry L. Home
Mary Brown
Edmund M. Staples
Frank A. Given
Henry D. Small
David Y. Alkazin
Harold E. Brown
Charles Bartlett
Margaret A. Mackinnon
Carl J. Severin
Marjorie E. Palmer
Agnes Fahey
Bernard L. Plummer
Enid Sawyer
Amy A. Irish
Jean L. Danforth
Louisa Tupper
Helen L. Hayes
Eleanor P. Danforth
Catherine E. Leonard
Janette W. Smith
Isabel Lewis
Gertrude J. Diggery
Times Plant Tour By Local Pupils Marks Anniversary
A 50 student delegation from Central Grammar North Grammar and the high school toured Times Company’s publishing plant during visitors week tied to New England printing’s 300th anniversary. Wilfrid Guerin led the tour explaining production steps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie Ross
Central Grammar
North Grammar
Times Company
New England
Wilfrid E. Guerin
Nicholas Poulos
Barbara Ring
Pauline Wright
Albert Lesier
Grace Howe
Phyllis Erwin
Marguerite Rines
Germaine Bonney
Mary Stone
Mary Farber
Jane Baker
Margaret Guynn
Ethel Faucher
Robert Dolan
James Spaulding
Lewis Wilson
Kenneth Hill
Fred Andrews
Thomas Morse
Betty Jones
Judith Dennison
Leo Couture
Kenneth Wilson
William Anderson
Clifford Kelly
Joseph Swanton
Nancy Sewall
Hilda Staples
Martha Torrey
Lillian Johansen
Betty Anderson
Sally Munsey
Rhoda Kutz
Norma Hathorne
Sprague and Erwin File Marriage Intentions
Lawrence E. Sprague of 31 Richardson Street and Eleanor M. Erwin of 171 Oak Street have filed marriage intentions. Sprague is a counter at Bath Iron Works Corp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence E. Spraue
Eugene H. Sprague
Richardson Street
Eleanor M. Erwin
Herbert F. Inwin
Oak Street
Sprague
Bath Iron Works Corp
Veterans Eligible for Enrollment in Civilian Conservation Corps
Major George C. Coe of Lovell explains veterans who are permanent Maine residents may enroll in the CCC. Eligible are World War veterans with honorable discharges, not currently employed, and not discharged within the last six months. former CCC members require honorable discharge. Veterans should apply by writing to Coe or the Veterans Administration at Togus, Maine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George C. Coe
Lovell
The
Independent
Civilian Conservation Corps
Army
United States
Maine
Veterans Administration
Togus
Maine Central Earns $5066 In August Net income noted
The Maine Central Railroad reports a net income of 5066.04 in August after fixed charges, versus 15488.46 last August. For eight months the line shows 157266.66 in net income, up from a 311049.57 deficit in the prior year. Operating revenues rose 1.64 percent, with higher maintenance costs pushing total expenses up 6.52 percent. Freight revenue gained 1.48 percent, passenger revenue up 471 percent, mail down 0.55 percent, and express up 17.48 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine Central Railroad
Morse High Player Gaudette Undergoes Leg Operation
John D. Gaudette a Morse High sophomore had his fractured right leg set Friday at Memorial hospital. Dr. Carl C. Carson a Portland bone specialist assisted by Dr. Jacob Smith used a screw in the repair. He is son of Mr and Mrs Dennis J Gaudette and was reported in good condition Saturday after the Morse Madison game incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John D. Gaudette
Morse High School
Memorial Hospital
Morse-Madison
Carl C. Carson
Portland
Jacob Smith
Dennis J. Gaudette
Western Avenue
Gaudette
Morse High
Morse Freshmen to Elect Officers Soon
Morse High School freshmen will vote this week for class officers. The 1939-40 senior officers are Clare Fulton president John Sturtevant vice president Frances Lemont secretary Barbara Curtan treasurer David Y Alkazin adviser. Junior officers are Kenneth Vennett president Betty Howard vice president Ruth Murphy secretary Bazin Lemont treasurer J Edward Pomeroy adviser. Sophomores: Robert Huse president Joseph Pennell vice president Martha Morse secretary George Johns treasurer Nathan W Watson adviser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morse High School
Clare Fulton
John Sturtevant
Frinces Lemont
Barbara Cur- Tan
David Y. Alkazin
Kenneth Vennett
Betty Howard
Ruth Murphy
Bazin Lemont
J. Edward Pomeroy
Robert Huse
Joseph Pennell
Martha Morse
George Johns
Nathan W Watson
Youth posed as G Man freed after joke at Bath Iron Works
A Waterville youth flashed a badge and claimed to be from the Department of Justice as he tried to pass a Bath Iron Works gate on Sept 27. Stopped by guards and handed to police, he was questioned by Portland FBI agents and released after investigators found the act a practical joke. The youth had a Canadian flag on his car. Separately Club Garret scheduled its hayseed hop for Oct 6 in Columbian Hall with Ernie George and his orchestra. Five girls were admitted to membership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Justice
Waterville
Bath Iron Works Corp
Portland
Club Garret
Columbian Hall
Ernie George
Dorothy Burque
Cynthia Lemoine
Mary Phillips
Mary Tourtlotte
M. Adele Hutchins
Woolwich Driver Fined on Two Charges
Woolwich laborer Frank O Batchelder 23 pleaded guilty to three warrants for driving without license improper vehicle registration and leaving scene of an accident. Judge Deering fined 50 plus 5.65 costs for leaving scene and 10 plus 4.95 costs for improper registration. third warrant dismissed. Police said a transformer on a Central Maine Power pole on High street was knocked loose. Batchelder was not injured. Ray E Hawkins of West Harpswell pleaded guilty to drunken driving and paid 100 plus 4.95 costs. Judge Deering withheld decision in case of John E Doyle who pleaded not guilty to assault and battery on his wife Esther Doyle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank O. Batchelder
Woolwich
Batchelder
Central Maine Power Co
High Street
Center
Ray E. Hawkins
West Harpswell
John P. Crosby
West Bath
New Bath-Brunswick
Real Estate Transfers Dominant in Sagadahoc County
Sagadahoc Registry of Deeds shows Topsham and West Bath leading realty activity in two weeks with multiple transfers. Listings cover Merton Edgerley to Samuel Povich on Middle Street and Maude Doyle to Charlies Doyle on Brunswick Road among many other livings on Academy Street, Brunswick Road, and local streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topsham
West Bath
Sagadahoc
Bath
Merton E. Edgerley
Samuel Povich
Middle Street
Maude L. Doyle
Charlies B. Doyle
Brunswick Road
Joseph F. Lord
Lynwood V. Miller
Academy Street
Lloyd B. Kelley
Constance
Ernest A. Rogers
Albert B. Henderson
Wallace P. Morse
Nathaniel M. Morse
Richmond
Gladys J. Heubach
Maude Corbin Brown
Topsham O' Nellie H. Merriman
Philip C. Beam
Caroline Booth
Fred D. Armes
Walter Roehrig
Amelia Roehrig
Als
Florence M. Guptill
Plimpton
Submarine Water Main Across Kennebec Opens in Bath
Bath's submarine water main across the Kennebec river began service at 2 30 a.m Friday as Supt Maurice A Libby opened the valve at Broad street enabling Nequasset Lake water to supply the city net. The main built by Merrit Chapman Scott Corp New London Conn cost 121000 and work started May 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Kennebec River
Maurice A. Libby
The
Water District
Broad Street
Nequasset Lake
Merrit, Chapman & Scott Corp
New London
Conn
Centenarian Man Hauls 220 Lbs of Squash
John Small, 86, wheeled 220 pounds of squash Friday from a garden along the Kennebec River to E. C. Dunning at 25 Washington Street. The move covered about 1200 feet in a wheelbarrow Dunning built when he was 83. This marks the last squash load from Dunning's garden this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Small
Kennebec River
E. C. Dunning
Washington Street
Dunning
Burglar-Proof Car Siren Arouses Waterville Business
AWaterville business section reports a burglar-proof automobile with a siren that blasts if a door is opened without the owner present. The Pennsylvania registered car starts its alarm and the owner disables it with a special key, preventing police or fire response on return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterville
Pennsylvania
Painter's offer brightens Bangor bridge scene
A Bangor scene shows state workmen painting bridges along the Kenduskeag stream. A curious young lady admires the colorful scene and accepts an offer to have her shoes painted, turning a casual moment into a small local tale of the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bangor
Kenduskeag
Maine flier leaves for War Dept base
Frank Simpson a Bath Iron Works rigger and noted Maine flyer departs for Raleigh North Carolina to serve as an instructor at the War Department base. He resides in East Brunswick and will be joined soon by his wife, the former Miss Alice Powers of East Brunswick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Simpson
East Brunswick
Raleigh, N. C
United States
Bath Iron Works Corp
Maine
Raleigh
N.C
War Department
Simpson
Alice Powers
East B
Bigger ships may be built calling for improved Kennebec Channel
Bath business leaders and shipping executives pressed for an improved Kennebec River channel from Bath to Gardiner to allow 10000 ton colliers and larger vessels to reach Bath. They argued better depth would cut fuel and time costs, reduce hazards from uncharted ledges, and attract new industries while discussing disposal of dredged material in the river.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Kennebec
Pejepscot Paper Co
Wiliam 8. Blair
Bath Iron Works Corp
Kelley, Spear Co
E. R. Comee
C. C. Young
Paper Company
Capt. Blair
Edwin R. Andrews
Hyde Windlass Co
Gibbons Coal Co
Andrews
War Department
William B. Cram
Portland
Peabody & Lane, Inc
Steamship Agency
Pres. Newell
Clyde B. Holmes
Gardiner
Ocean
Gower
R. C. Tucker
Socony Vacuum Co
Hallowell
James A. Gillies, Jr
Bath Box Co
New Brunswick
G. H. Rawding
Berwindglen
C. W. L. McDuffie
Central Wharf Townboat Co
Pond Island
Prea. Newell
Unclear fragment hints at a person on vacation
The readable words indicate someone named IEEE or a misread phrase about taking a month long vacation starting Saturday. No clear date, place, or event is established.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ieee
East Inland Reception Honors Hinckley and Shepard
Mrs Henry G Shaw and Mr Shaw attended the reception for grand worthy matron Nellie D Hinckley and grand worthy patron Leon P Shepard in Prescott Memorial hall Hinckley. The event, hosted by Merrymeeting of Fairfield and Mr Carmel of Richmond, drew over 300 guests with Grand Officers present and a 30 member choir from Good Will Home. On consecutive evenings Mrs Larrabee and Mrs Roberts will attend Guest Officers nights at Hawthorne Brunswick and Mt Olivet Lewiston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry G. Shaw
Shaw
Order of the Tern Star
George W. Larrabee
Genesta
Larrabee
Clifford B. Smith
Annie Cox
Paul G. Bagdikian
Luther Thompson
Nellie D. Hinckley
Leon P. Shepard
Prescott Memorial Hall
Hinckley
Merrymeeting
Fairfield
Carmel
Richmond
Good Will
Walter M. Hamlin
Philip Roberts
Hawthorne
Brunswick
Bath youth shoots self accidentally in Bath
Cleveland C. Ellsmore age 20 of 57 Pine street shot his left hand accidentally while handling a .22 caliber pistol in an automobile on Oak Grove avenue near the cemetery. He was treated by Dr. Joseph I. Smith and moved to Memorial hospital. Ellsmore had recently been discharged from the U.S. Army after service in the Philippines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland C. Ellsmore
Pine Street
Oak Grove Avenue
Ernest Babine
John Wilson
Ellsmore
Joseph I. Smith
Memorial Hospital
Edwin E. Ellsmore
Bath Iron Works Corp
United States Army
Philippines
Painting Exhibit Opens Monday at Bowdoin
Stephen Etmier, a Brunswick artist of Gilbert Head, opens a paintings show Monday in Walker Art Building. The exhibit highlights his status as a leading figure among America’s contemporary painters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowdoin
Stephen Etmier
Walker Art Building
Etmier
Gilbert Head
America
Moulton
Zlatko Balakovic
Brunswick Choral Society
Brunswick High School
Robert P. T. Coffin
Association of Colleges In New England
Ship fitter pinned by steel plates at Bath Iron Works
Harold F. Fuller 22, a ship fitter at Bath Iron Works, was trapped between steel plates during destroyer construction. X rays taken at Memorial Hospital. condition uncertain though bleeding from the mouth raised concern for chest injuries. Fuller, a Morse High School 1935 graduate, resides at 211 Center Street West Bath with a wife and a three year old son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold F. Fuller
Bath Iron Works Corp
Memorial Hospital
Th ‘Chen Puller
Fuller
Puller
Center Street
Minnie Fuller
West Bath
Morse High School
Fuller Denies Guilt Returned to Hospital
Taken from Memorial hospital to municipal court Friday morning to answer to a charge of arson. George C. Puller, Woolwich veterinary, pleaded not guilty and was bound over to the October term of Sagadahoc Superior court when Judge Gardiner R. Deering found probable cause. Sureties were set at $2,000 but he was returned to the hospital for physical and mental examinations. Fuller is charged with setting the fire that destroyed his Woolwich home the night of Sept. 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memorial Hospital
Municipal Court
George C. Puller
Woolwich Veterinary
Sagadahoc Superior Court
Gardiner R. Deering
John P. Carey, Jr
Woolwich
Fuller
Veterans' Post Opens Front Street Office
Dyer Flaherty Post of the Veterans of Foreign Wars opens an office in the former A and P Market at 102 4 Front Street to manage affairs for its indoor circus week of Oct 23 28 at the new State Armory. Commander Joseph G Kelley invites young women to seek details about the personality contest with diamond ring and cash prizes. Office hours run 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily except Sundays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dyer-Flaherty Post
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Front Street
New State Armory
Joseph G. Kelley
Veterans’ Post
Post
Shower Honoring Mrs. Bertrand At Miss Ruth Robinsons Home
Miss Ruth Robinson hosted a North Bath shower Thursday evening in honor of Mrs. Francis Bertrand. A social hour followed with refreshments. Attendees included Miss Doris Henderson, Miss Jennie Kakos, Miss Annette Cutting, Miss Bret Kakos, Miss Nellie Burgon, Miss Esther Wilson, Miss Edith G Small, Miss Eleanor Wilson, Miss M Adele Hutchins, Miss Muriel Grace, Miss Grace Goodwin, Miss Edith Estabrooks and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Robinson
North
Bath
Francis Bertrand
Doris Henderson
Jennie Kakos
Annette Cutting
Bret Kakos
Nellie Burgon
Esther Wilson
Edith G. Small
Eleanor Wilson
M. Adele Hutchins
Muriel Grace
Grace Goodwin
Edith Estabrooks
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bath Independent
the Times Company
Prént Street
Bath, Maine
B. Nichols
Pres
Treas
Harry OC. Webber
Bavanco
Edomrhas
Moscow
Stalin
Hitler
Russia
Dies
Uncle Sam
Bathman
TIMES
C.C.C
Maine Central
G-Man
Frank O
Bowdoinham
William H. Bryant
Maude E. Bryant
Clayton F. Holden
Roger S. Holden
Lla F. Coombs
Et Als
Joseph R.melrose
Land
Marie Marco
Land and Buildings
George G. Hathorne
Edward V. Reed
George E. Gainsley
Earle A. Gainsley
WAR Dept
Self
Holland
India
Sitiauiriainet
Onbioie
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