National War Fund Unifies World War Relief Agencies
The National War Fund consolidates seventeen wartime relief groups under official presidential endorsement. Donors benefit from easier budgeting while keeping agency autonomy. funds aid both international crises and local communities, supporting families of service members and war-related social services.
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America
National War Fund
London
USO
China Relief
British War Relief
Congress Seeks Simpler Rules to Ease War Production
In a broad reflection on wartime policy lawmakers consider the burden of federal regulations on farmers like Farmer Jones, storekeepers such as Brown, and manufacturers like Smith. They ask if self regulation within limits could replace overbearing rules, to prevent shortages and curb inflation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmer Jones
Brown
Smith
Washington
Wording on Wage and Price Policy During War Time
The speaker calls for a stable wage and price medium to support American production and distribution under war-time needs. They emphasize responsibility rests with elected representatives and not subordinates to balance profits, supplies, and consumer benefit amid restrictive policies.
September about as average as the usual year
The article notes September was about an average month with 19 fair days, 4 rainy days, and seven cloudy days, similar to 1942. A heaviest rainstorm hit in October, while September’s temperatures ranged with a coldest morning of 36 and a warmest 64, and first damaging frost on the 12th and 13th.
Rev Charles R Sims Addresses Salvation Army Meeting
The regular monthly Book of Remembrance meeting was held at Water Street hall with Rev Charles R Sims as principal speaker. Attendees prayed for Salvation Army members in service while Mrs Clinton Fleming sang a solo and the Ladies Home League sponsored the event with refreshments after.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Army
Water Street
Charles R. Sims
America
Clinton Fleming
Sims
Ladies’ Home League
Two Respondents Face Recorder in Augusta Municipal Court
In Augusta, two respondents appeared before Recorder Harold J. Rubin on assault and battery charges. One man pleaded guilty to assault and battery and intoxication and disturbing the peace, with fines and jail options or both. The other, Bailly, pleaded intoxication and was fined or jailed, with costs due.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold J. Rubin
Augusta
Auugusta
Aircraft Center Here Suspended and Local Fatal Bicycle Crash
An Army unit remains at the Portland headquarters while the aircraft center operation is suspended. In Gray a Saturday night bicycle collision killed Arline H. Russell, 48, with Robert Henry, 15, on a cross bar and Robert Peterson, 10, aboard. The Monson Railroad Co. won ICC approval to abandon six miles from Monson to Monson Junction in Piscataquis County.
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Cumberland County
Richard S. Chapman
Gray
Arline H. Russell
Leland
Robert Henry
Robert Peterson
The
Monson Railroad Co
Interstate Commerce Commission
Monson
Monson Junction
Piscataquis County
Assumption Society Elects Officers At St Mary's Church
The Assumption Society of St Marys church held its annual officer election at G A R hall with Ubald Mornault presiding. Readings of the results list Rev Timothy C Maney as chaplain and multiple officers and trustees, followed by an impromptu musical program and social hour. Local and out of town guests attended, and refreshments were served by Assumption ladies. The next meeting is planned for October 12 at G A R hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Assumption Society of
St. Mary's Church
G. A. R. Hall
Ubald Mornault
Augusta
Michaud
Waterville
Mornault
Timothy C. Maney
Gilbert Arsenault
Yvonne Vaillancourt
Florida Hotte
Ella Despres
Mary Gallant
Rose St. Pierre
Josephine Bennett
Margaret Arsenault
Emanuel Gallant
Rose Babine
Margaret Gallant
Rose Gallant
Malvina Grimard
Brunswick
Lewiston
Ladies of the Assumption
Two Bond Rallies At Bath Iron Works On War Drive
Two bond rallies were held in one day at Bath Iron Works. The second rally targeted the 4 to 12 shift in the north end of the machine shop at 8 30 after lunch. Archibald M. Main presided and introduced union and yard leaders. Edward J. McMann urged support for the Third War Loan Drive. Cmdr John C. Alderman praised freedoms tied to victory efforts. William S. Newell urged full support to reach Bath Iron Works quota of 1 153 000 in individual sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath Iron Works Corp
Archibald M. Main
Edward J. McMann
Independent Brotherhood of Shipyard Workers
John C. Alderman
Brunswick Naval Air Station
William S. Newell
Bath Iron Works
Court Dismisses Adultery Charge in Municipal Court
Judge Gardiner R. Deering dismissed the adultery charge for lack of probable cause after a Friday morning hearing. The defendant, represented by John P. Carey, pleaded not guilty as County Attorney Ralph O Dale prosecuted the case involving a former Old Town man accused of finding his wife with another man in a lodging house room. The wife and others testified no improper relations occurred and that the man was invited in due to intoxication. The wife testified the husband had tried to obtain a divorce but failed, and she had recently worked to support herself and a child. Randall S. Warren of Bowdoinham died after a short illness aged 70. He was born November 24, 1875, son of Robert and Idia Adelia Warren, and belonged to the Sons of Union Veterans. Survived by brother Edwin Warren of Brunswick.
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Gardiner R. Deering
John P. Carey
Ralph O Dale
Old Town
Hhe Hand
Randall S. Warren
Bowdoinham
Robert and
Idia Adelia Warren
Sons of Union Veterans
Edwin Warren
Brunswick
Dale
Staples
Hudson
Carpenter
Greek community ship transfer ceremony in Portland
Representatives of Bath and Brunswick Greek communities joined officials in Portland as the ship S S William Todd was transferred to the Greek government under Lend Lease. Rev Fr Peter Kaissaris blessed the vessel and rechristened it S S Amerikh on the after deck of the Liberty freighter. Andrews, a Bath restaurant manager, acted as representative. two of his sons serve in the Army Air Corps.
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John F. Andrews
Dover
N. H
Bath
Crystal
Center Street
Brunswick
Portland
Andrews
Peter Kaissaris
Holy Trinity Orthodox Helenic Church
United States
New England Shipbuilding Corp
Cumberland County
Maine
S. S. William
United States Army Air Corps
Carpenter Held By The Court In Brunswick Case
In Brunswick, Hudson testified that Carpenter drove the car at the time of a collision and was drinking. The defense argued insufficient evidence to bind Carpenter over, noting Hudson’s unreliable testimony and lack of proof that Carpenter drove after a stop near The Pines. Medical witnesses said Paradis died from injuries, while officials recounted Carpenter’s admitted drinking.
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Carpenter
Hudson
Bridgham
Brunswick
Mr. Bridgham
Mill Street
Bath
Mr. Carpenter
Paradis
Harry F. Morin
Memorial Hospite
Charles W. Messenger
Dr. Wilson's Hospital
Frank N. Moriarty
Dale
Hudson Tes
Pines
Bath council discusses city needs and incinerator proposal
The Bath meeting debated athletic facilities at Kimball field and land gifted by John Newell, urged immediate outdoor recreation upgrades, and pressed for more police patrols. They also addressed police radio completion, replacement of aging cars, a day nursery, fire box grants, sewer and snow removal issues, sanitation in eateries, public baths, and a proposed incinerator to replace the North Street dump.
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Kelley Field
Kimball Field
John Newell
Bath
Dana York
Police Department
Rogers
Hyde
Washington
Ellery Doyle
City Hall
National Youth Administration
Quoddy
NYA
Doyle
Highway and Sewer Board
Arthur Avery
Avery
Mr. Avery
Chester McCabe
Board of Health
Federal Public Health Office
Leslie J. Wold
North Street
Oliver
Mr. Trowbridge
Lions Club
Forrest C. Legard
Walter C. Rogers
Dimout Regulations Shift to Winter Hours October First
New England returns to winter dimout times effective October 1 with regulations in place one half hour after sunset, a change from summer hours. First Service Command urges strict observance to eliminate sky glow. Dry beans remain rationed and canned peaches keep last month point values. Several processed foods see point value changes this month including apricots and grapes.
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New England
First Service Command
Dessert Bridge raises funds for Christmas gifts
American Legion Auxiliary held a dessert bridge at the Legion hall with 11 tables of contract and auction. About $45 was raised from donations and entry sales to support Christmas gifts for children of members and veterans at the Tagus hospital. Prizes were donated by Bath merchants and Hall & Hunt with awards to top bidders. committee members and donors are listed.
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American Legion Auxiliary
American Legion Hall
Veterans’ Hospital
Tagus
John Darling
John Costain
Carl Anderson
Edgar Leavitt
Walter Hill
Ralph Gay
Charles Snow
Bernard Pratt
Earl Risteen
Ernest Poulos
Fred Coombs
Bath
Hall & Hunt
Clifford Wilband
Allen Spear
Hose
Edna Mae
Senter’s, Inc
Louise Eastman
Carl's Drug Store
James A. Clappison
Mizpah Class Hosts Pastor and Wife
Mizpah class met Tuesday of last week with president Mrs. J Russell Grand at Liberty street to entertain as special guests. Rev Mr Sims and his wife attended a covered dish supper at 730 PM with fall center piece decorations. Next meeting Bible study postponed one week due to Rev Sims attending Bowdeingham Baptist Association. Other attendees included Mrs George Carey Mrs Kenneth Thayer Mrs Chester MacKenzie Mrs Gilbert Young Miss Eleanor Mills Mrs William Parks Mrs Floyd Barnes and new member Mrs Leland Green.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Russell Grand
Liberty Street
Charles R. Sims
Sims
Bowdeinham Baptist Association
George Carey
Kenneth Thayer
Chester MacKensie
Gilbert Young
Eleanor Mills
William Parks
Floyd Barnes
Leland Green
Stove rationing through local board for purchase
Citizens may apply to the local ration board for a purchase certificate as stoves used for heating or cooking with coal wood gas or oil become rationed.
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Local Ratior Board
Weekly crossword challenge and cryptogram quote
A crossword puzzle with across and down clues from straw beehive to falsehood followed by a cryptoquote puzzle. The cryptogram reads He is not cheated who knows that he is being cheated. The page lists the 2002 quotation attributed to Coke and distributed by King Features Syndicate.
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King Features Syndicate, Inc
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Times Company
Front Street
B. Nicholas
Pres. and
Treas
Harry C. Webber
Safety IN Congress
Salvation Army Hall
Mption
G.A.R. Hall
Day Nursery
Henry O. Trowbridge
Richard Frates
Lambert Park
Central Fire Station
Ftates
Frates
Legion Auxiliary
Lowell Temple
Pythian
K. P. Hall
Temple
William Potter
Ro Jean
Emery Rideout
Beverage
Mimic
Plaything
Real
Fuel
Red Cross
Wildox
Sandridge
Erbium
Sym
Ruthenium
Performers
Regret
Inky
Garment
Officer's Assistants
Valley
Block
Bird
Despot
Reto Lal
Tow
Zevot
Tebtzl
Ajkliw
Sfwilkaizju
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