Richmond Red Cross completes summer dressings quota
The Richmond branch of the American Red Cross finished its summer quota with 122 541 surgical dressings made in four months. Activities included fund raising, social events at the Nazarene parsonage, and community notices of gifts and gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
American Red Cross
L. S. Boardman
Nazarene
Edmund Mersill
Dewey Fisher
Esther Foss
Louise Qoks
Carrie Holman
Eunice Knight
Nancy McKinnon
Clara Kelley
Elizabeth Fickett
Patricia Duren
Zeda Emmons
Gertrude Riley
Agnes Martin
Alfred Ives
Richmond Methodist Church
George Volz
Methodist Pariah House
NEW FALL FASHION ITEMS SPRUCE UP STYLES IN WOOL JERSEY
The piece highlights bright day time colors in wool jersey dresses and suits, glitter belts with sequins, jeweled buttons on wool twill suits, and various blouse and skirt combos. It notes side-swept drapery on little black dresses, removable peplums, and dolman sleeves shaping the season's street fashion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Georgetown School Spelling Honors and Local Notices
Spelling honors for the week ending Sept 29 at the grammar school list grade 7 students Eugene Reynolds George Waskey Leona Tibbetts Harold Loveitt Jeanette Pinkham grade 6 Adeline Heffron grade 5 Charles Tibbetts Joan Hagan. Several local visits and social notes follow including Miss Nauretta M Jones illness eye infection examined by Dr Warren E Kershner at Bath office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grammar School
Eugene Reynolds
George Waskey
Leona Tibbetts
Harold Loveitt
Jeanette Pinkham
Adeline Heffron
Charles Tibbetts
Joan Hagan
Nauretta M. Jones
Warren E. Kershner
Bath
C. L. Kinney
Beacon Street
Kinney
John Calloway
USCG
Clarence Oliver
Williams Collins
James Oliver
John D. Williams
Annie Clifford
Worcester
Mass
A. S. Cunningham
Charles MacMahan
Malden
George Laskey
Robinhood
McLaughlin
Child
Lester Powers
John Williams
Lawrence Perow
Murray Peterson
Marblehead
Roy Woodworth
Roland E. Peterson
Morris ‘Levine
New York
J. C. Bearce
Walter Beane
Janice
George Jordan
Portland
Roland Peterson
Tessim Zorach
Brooklyn
N. Y
John Gordon
Sagadahoc Bay
Boston
Fred Laskey
Arthur King
Robert Frye
Gus Collins
Harriet Layne
Elizabeth Hunt
Edward Rowe
Ernest Heal
John Olson
Longcoyve
Walter Powers
Thomas S. Moulton
USN
Moulton and Son
Roy Moulton
Sestuimland
Frank Koehlwetter
Cpl
Herbert Loveitt
Kahris
Kennebec Point
Elmima
Don Beyven
J. A. Bevea
Herbert Hunt
Maud Thayer
Ernest Hes
Willam Todd
Howard Witch Sprigg
Raphael Higgins
Rices Visit Gouds in Dresden Mills on Sunday
Mr and Mrs Howard Rice of Mechanic Street were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Lyndal Goud in Dresden Mills outlining a brief social call and hospitality.
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Howard Rice
Mechanic Street
Lyndal Goud
Dresden Mills
Recreational Plans Discussed At U S C Meeting
At a Bath YMCA USO special meeting the Operating Committee considered the young people program amid postwar needs. A plan urged continuing the restricted program temporarily while a permanent city recreation body forms. A postwar USO position statement was proposed for the next committee meeting to guide potential creation of a community YWCA or center.
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USO
YMCA
Henry O. Trowbridge
Louis A. Dole
Bath
Boyd Bailey
John Parker
Young People’s Committee
Bath Daily Times
Pere
Edward B. Hamblett
Hamblett
Robinson
Miss Reed
YWCA
Potato Storage Temperature and Moisture Guidelines
Proper potato storage requires controlled temperature and moisture. If too warm, potatoes respire, decay, and spoil. if below 38 degrees they convert starch to sugar, spoiling flavor. Too cold storage causes excessive sugar, darkening fried products. Resting at room temperature for two weeks converts sugar back to starch, preserving quality. 40 to 50 degrees is ideal for keeping.
Sulphuric Acid Powers Wide Range of Industrial Uses
The passage notes sulphuric acid’s roles in dye production, coal products, chemicals, drugs, perfumes, paints, and pigments, textile processing, plastics such as rayon and cellulose films, and in copper refining via the electrolytic method, highlighting its broad industrial importance.
Food Safety Message on Raw Produce and Meat
Washed produce reduces risk from unseen bacteria on skins and leaves. Do not eat uncooked meats of any kind as parasites may survive smoking does not kill them.
Five Islands Local Men Called to service amid community life
Two more local boys Raymond Belanger and Herbert Hunt are called into the armed forces and will leave Friday. The town notes include a new telephone at the Belanger home, revival meetings at the church, Bible school for children, and a vocal duet by the Rowe brothers. Many residents, visitors from Georgetown, and guests at the parsonage are mentioned along with church programs, birthday parties, and weekend visits.
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Raymond Belanger
Herbert Hunt
Herbert
Orville Rowe
Hartland
J. A. Beyea
Gordon Beyea
U. S. Army
Beyea
Miss Olson
Seek Comfort Best shoe type for long work hours
Recommends a supportive daily shoe for extended work shifts, avoiding worn dress shoes and bedroom slippers. Emphasizes stability, arch support, and cushioning to reduce fatigue and foot strain during all-day use. Advises selecting breathable materials and proper fit for lasting comfort.
Silver Wedding Party Honors 25th Anniversary at Bath
Mr and Mrs Lucian Bisson of 648 High street were feted Friday by their Sunday Night club to mark 25 years of marriage. The event featured silver gifts, a tiered cake, auctions, and communal singing. Guests included local families from Bath and Brunswick. Mrs Bisson and Mr Bisson, both active in church and community groups, expressed thanks for the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucian Bisson
High Street
James McLaughlin
James Nostall
Edward Hamblett
Joseph Madden
Frank Fortier
Wilfred Skaling
John Henderson
Alphonse Turcotte
George Costain
John Hayes
Patty
Lorraine Fortier
City
Brunswick
Bisson
Francis Messier
Ludger Tetu
Phyllis
Jeanine
Safety Measures Urged To Curb Eye Mishaps
A company with over 10,000 workers in war material production reports extensive eye injuries last year including cases of complete eye loss. The president orders free safety goggles for all employees and mandates visitors wear goggles. The Better Vision Institute stresses protection from dust and hazards, better illumination and color contrasts, and worker responsibility to correct uncorrected visual defects.
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Better Vision Institute
United States
Feeding hens for summer egg production guidelines
During summer, provide constant access to fresh water and good laying mash. Feed daily green material like lawn clippings kale or vegetable tops. Reduce whole grain to about 1 pound per 20 hens daily to encourage mash consumption and boost egg production.
Steel industry investment returns through 1943
The steel sector posted growth in 1937 with 8.2 percent per year on investment in the first half, then yielded 7.5 percent in 1940, 8.1 percent in 1941, 5.6 percent in 1942, and 5.1 percent in 1943, marking a steady but declining profitability trend.
Well Known Citizen Dies on Saturday
William Martin Congdon 84 died at Maine General Hospital Portland Saturday morning after three weeks as patient. Born Oct 28 1860 in Harbor-De-Grace N F he became a skilled shipwright in England and the U S Navy. He lived in Bath since 1891 with wife Susannah Bartlett and five daughters. Funeral was held at Curtis Funeral Portors Bath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Martin Congdon
Maine General Hospital
Portland
Harbor- De-Grace
N. F
Samuel
Rachel Congdon
Yarrow & Bennington Torpedo Boat Builders
London
Eng
S. S. Elmer
Sea Service
Suez Canal
Russia
Barcelona
Spain
Blue Danube
Turkey
Holland
Dardanells
Strait of Gibraltar
Romania
Dark Sea
Congdon
Bath
Sussannah Bartlett
St. Johns
Guantanamo Bay
New York
Ward Line
Monterey
Havana
Guantanamo
Kittery Navy Yard
Winter Street Congregational Church
Lincoln Lodge
Odd Fellows
Solar Lodge
A. F
A. M
Royal Arch Chapter of
Masons
John Atwood
Horace Ward
Nellie D'Arcy
John Gillespie
Ralph Wright
Curtis Funeral Portors
Washington Street
Edward L Reed Woolwich craftsman dies at 82
Edward L Reed aged 82 of Woolwich died at home on Arrowshc road last Wednesday. He was born in Woolwich and lived to 82 years and six days. Survived by wife Alice Reed son Myers E Reed one grandson and seven granddaughters. A carpenter long in fishing, he belonged to Solar lodge AF and AM. Funeral at Mayo Funeral Home High Street Friday at two with Rev David L Wilson officiating.
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Edward L. Reed
Arrowshc Road
Woolwich
Samuel B. Reed
Sarah Hathorne Reed
Alice Reed
Myers E. Reed
Reed
Solar Lodge
Mayo Funeral Home
High Street
David L. Wilson
Frank W. Thomas Dies at 66
Frank W. Thomas, age 66, died. Details on his death and survivors are not provided in the fragment.
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Frank W. Thomas
Longtime Bath boat sailmaker Alexan der M. Cutler dies at 92
Funeral services for Alexander M. Cutler 92 were held at Curtis Funeral Home. He died September 30 in Oxford Ohio after 13 days of illness. Born December 1 1852 in Round Pond he married Flora Dell Collins in 1886 and lived in Bath for over 50 years making sails for square riggers, small boats, and steel ships. His work included Royal studding sails for the Constitution and his name is on a cabin plaque. He resided with daughter and son in law Edward G Mead in Oxford after his wife’s 1937 death, returning each summer to Bath. Burial at Oak Grove Cemetery Brunswick road.
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Alexander M. Cutler
Curtis Funeral Home
Mr. Cutler
Oxford
Ohio
Round Pond
William P
Janet Munro Cutler
Flora Dell Collins
Cutler
Bath
A. Sewall & Co
Edward G. Mead
Brunswick Road
Oak Grove Cemetery
Elizabeth Fitzgerald 53 dies at home in Bedford Street
Mrs Elizabeth M Fitzgerald aged 53 died Monday evening at her home 8 Bedford Street after living in the area for years. Survived by husband Jesse A Fitzgerald father David J Rolley of Haverhill Mass two daughters Pauline Metcalf Brockton Mass Norma Ardita Bath one brother David B Rolley Hartford Conn two sisters Margaret Coakley Haverhill Mass Mary J Hanson Presque Isle three grandchildren and one grandson Funeral held Thursday at 9 30 am Mayo Funeral Home conducted by Rev Charles R Sims burial in Birch Harbor family lot Mrs Fitzgerald was a Randolph Grange member.
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Elizabeth M. Fitzgerald
Bedford Street
Jesse A. Fitzgerald
David J. Rolley
Haverhill
Mass
Pauline Metcalf
Brockton
Norma Ardita
Bath
David B. Rolley
Hartford
Conn
Margaret Coakley
Mary J. Hanson
Presque Isle
Randolph Grange
Mayo Funeral Home
Charles R. Sims
Birch Harbor
Infant Sally M. Strout dies in Portland hospital
Sally M. Strout infant daughter of Clinton I. and Alma Johnson Strout died in Portland at the Children’s Hospital Monday after a two day stay. Funeral services set for Thursday at 2 p.m. at Curtis Funeral Home 942 Washington Street. Survived by parents two sisters Joan and Sandra Jean Strout of Woolwich. Burial in Riverside Cemetery Woolwich.
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Sally M. Strout
Clinton I
Alma Johnson Strout
Portland
Children’s Hospital
Curtis Funeral Home
Washington Street
Joan
Sandra Jean Strout
Woolwich
Riverside Cemetery
Funeral services for Edward L. Reed of Woolwich
Funeral services were held at the Arthur F. Mayo Funeral Residence on High Street Friday afternoon at two with Rev. David L. Wilson officiating. Bearers included Waldo Hawthorne Everett Reed Robert Reed Everett Rice William Wyman and Arthur Youland. Burial followed in the Laurel cemetery family lot in Woolwich.
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Edward L. Reed
Woolwich
Arthur F. Mayo
High Street
David L. Wilson
Central Congregational Church
Waldo Hawthorne
Everett Reed
Robert Reed
Everett Rice
William Wyman
Arthur Youland
Laurel Cemetery
Wool Wich
A M Cutler Funeral Held at Curtis Funeral Home
A M Cutler who died in Fort Hamilton Ohio was memorialized in a service at Curtis Funeral Home 942 Washington street on Wednesday at 1 30 PM Rev Dr David IL Wilson officiating Attending were Mr and Mrs Edward G Mead and their daughter and son in law who arrived Tuesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander M .Cutler
Fort Hamilton
Ohio
Curtis Funeral Home
Washington — Street
David IL. Wilson
Edward G. Mead
Congdon Funeral Held at Curtis with Masons Honor
Funeral services for William Congdon were held Monday afternoon at two at Curtis Funeral Home. Rev. Sidney Dee of Central Congregational church officiated. Solar Lodge of Masons provided bearers. Burial followed in Oak Grove cemetery.
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Willam Congdon
Curtis Funeral Home
Sidney Dee
Central Congregational Church
Solar Lodge of Masons
Oak Grove Cemetery
Garden pruning tips for roses and vines in summer
Climbing roses are pruned in summer and hedges trimmed to stay neat. Two vines, wis ter ia and Boston ivy, must be restrained with new growth cut back to within a few inches of year old wood.
First Regular Airmail Service Inaugurated In 1918
The United States government launched the world’s first regular airmail service in 1918 marking a landmark in aviation and postal history. The initiative established official air routes and government operations, foreshadowing rapid growth in air transportation.
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U. S
Also Mentioned on This Page
Leslie Roberts
Cincinnati
Emba Ming Board
Roberts
National Funeral Directors
Netherland Plaza Hotel
Charles B. Day
Rangeley Lake Hotel
Day
David Ames
Leslie F. Roberts
Raymond Libby
Laura Stilphen
Isabell Randall
Solon Purinson
Randall
Marguerite McGurty
Massachusetts General Hospital
Owen McGarty
Alexander Cairns
Enterprise Grange Fair
Keano
Earl C. Frost
Canton
Niee
Melvin Dow
Ronad
Gail
Frost
Mansfield Ball
Dow
Florence Meadows
Mrs. Frost
Richmond Lodge of Odd Fellows
Ensign Oscar Smith
285Th Combat Engineers
Edwin C. Pratt
Solon Purinton
Hallowell
Grace A. Thompson
Richmond Corner
Richard G. Thompson
Lawrence C. Parker
Lionel
Esther King
Lois Webber
Orono
University of Maine
Miss Bond
Ring
Webber
Elizabeth Kelley
Charles Bowdoin
Philadelphia
Robert Holloway
Mark
Robert, Jr
N.Y. Dress Institute
Georgetown
U.S.C
Fating
Russel Harford Jr
Florida
Lermond Davis
Vincent Davis
Ransom Sawyer Jr
Ransom Sawyer
Walter Savage
Kittery
B. Savage
Irving Booker
Hoosier Haven
Cormersville
Ind
Arthur Hunt
George Smith
Sedgemere Road
Russel Harford
Alice Mulligan
John Huskins
Mary Louise
Barbara Pinkham
Ida MacGillivary
North Yarmouth Academy
Herbert Moore Jr
Belmont
Moore
Herbert Moore
Earl Spencer
James F
Charles Kenny
Norman Howard
Etta Moore
Bath Hs
Erland Moore
Alice Cromwell
Woodrow Gray
Camden
P. B. Savase
Roy Shackford
Mr. Shackford
Leto —Leslie
Ricmond
Fred Gray
Lucien Bisson
Bath Memorial Hospital
Grand Manan
New Brunswick
Cry
Emily Thomas
Millie Thomas
Harry Thomas
Jessie Dixon
Holyoke
Helen Buick
Ontario
Can
St. Mary's Church
Elizabeth M., Fitzgerald
E. L. Reed
A. M. Cutler
Congdon Funeral
Fred S. Curtis & CO
Thomas R. Huston
Vwmeral
Phome
Washington St
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