Latvian pupil at Morse speaks at Lions Club
Uldris Kirsis a D P from Latvia attending Morse High School spoke at Bath Lions Club about the displaced persons issue. He described the DP history including UNRRA and IRO efforts and noted America admitted 200000 D P s. The talk was well received and a club business update followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uldris Kirsis
Latvia
Morse High School
Roland Peterson
Robinhood
Bath Lions Club
Sedgwick
D. P
Kirsis
America
Hitler
Germany
Gero
UNRRA
International Refugee Organization
England
Canada
D. P’s
D. P's
Australia
Wilfrid Guerin
Former Bathman One Time Rajah of Borneo Area
Col Joseph William Torrey of Bath is profiled as the “only American Rajah” who ruled over 20,000 square miles in Ambang and Mavoodu after founding the American Trading Co. in 1864. Born April 22 1828 in Bath and died June 1885 in Boston, he held life and death powers over inhabitants, was ally to the Sultan, secretary in 1883, and named chief advisor to the King of Siam before his death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Col
Joseph William Torrey
Bath
Borneo
J. Haviland Torrey
William Torrey
Combe
St. Nicholas
England
Torrey
America
Independent
Col. Torrey
Boston
Joseph Gendall Torrey
Emiline Adams Torrey
Maine Gazette
Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company
Melbourne
Australia
Hong Kong
China
China Mail
Hong Kong Times
American Trading Co
Ambang
Mavoodu
Mr. Torrey
Siam
Herring Run Boosts Busy Packers Across Coast
Herring plentiful and packers busy as plants operate at full capacity. Sardine firms, including Bath Canning Co., employ about 240 workers in processing fish for canning. The swift improvement follows a period of quiet weeks, with fishermen reaping a real harvest from Portsmouth to East. Continued on Page Five.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portsmouth
Eastfish
Bath Canning Co
City Council Retains Historic Bandstand at Bath Park
The Bath City Council voted 10 to 3 to keep and restore the 64 year old bandstand in City Park, reversing a prior plan to remove it. Residents cited sentimental value and future use for a local band, while supporters argued repairs could be done for about 100 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illiam Owen
Ward 4
Band Boosters Club
Charles W. Rogers
Earl Lemont
Bath
Bath Chamber of Commerce
Elm
Water
Rodney E. Ross, Jr
John J. Keegan
Melvin D
Bertha
Bath Memorial Hospital Auxiliary Holds Semiannual Meeting
Bath Maine—At Central church parish house the Bath Memorial Hospital Auxiliary held its semiannual meeting. President Mrs Duncan McInnes led the session with secretary Mrs William Kelley reading April minutes. Numerous reports covered communications, purchases, hours donated, and member involvement with local groups.
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Bath Memorial Hospital
Central Church Parish House
Duncan McInnes
William Kelley
Omar King
Charles B. Doyle
Dean Shaw
Shaw
Eastham Guild, Jr
Oak Pace Committee
Bath Iron Works
Joseph Mullaney
Cozy Corner Booth
Edward St. Martin
Cozy Corner
W. Dayton Hill
Corliss Street
Grace Church Auxiliary
Women’s Civic Club
Women’s Christian Temperance Union
West Bath
Lawrence Katz
Helen Shaughnessey
Vivian Hunter
Harold Avery
Harold Small
Clyde Ambrose
Roger Luke
G. Thomas Murphy
Bath Garden Club
Joseph O. Purdue
George Musk
Edward Dale True
Clyde Ann
Snug Harbor Inn a Maine Landmark of West Point Fame
History recalls Snug Harbor Inn at West Point a famed Maine roadside beacon in the 1920s and 30s. Owner manager Mrs. Jennie Sweeney drew guests from across states and abroad aided by Bath papers coverage. Guests mingled with Smith's Dance Hall crowd enjoying lobster stews and shore dinners.
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Memory Lane
Jennie Sweeney
Bath Daily Times
Bath Independent
Erigine O
West Point
Snug Harbor
Maine
Sagadahoc
Bath
Smith's
Smith
Madame
Mme. Wheeler
Smith’s
Snug Harbor Inn
Mrs Joseph I Smith Honored by Bath Reception
Mrs Joseph I Smith of Bath was honored with a reception at the Cosmopolitan club house by the Cosmopolitan club Club 42 and the Women's auxiliary of the Winneganee Community club all part of the Maine Federation of Women's clubs. Nearly 100 members attended as music tea and decorations highlighted the event. Mrs Smith accepted gifts and announced the federation meeting on Nov 8 with National Federation and state president guests expected. The celebration also noted club business upcoming events including a Christmas sale Halloween party rummage sale and new members joining the Cosmopolitan club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cosmopolitan Club
Club 42
Winneganee Community Club
Maine Federation of Women's Clubs
Joseph I. Smith
Bath
District 11
Federation
Maurice L. Hutchins
Carroll A. Deering
Arthur E. Eseley
Minnie White
George Hartsgrove
Joseph Mullaney
Edward B. Hamblett
Gerard T
Maine Federation of Women’s Clubs
Granville Colby
Daniel Matter
Frank Saunders
Edward Brown
Bernard Knight
Roy P. Moore
Delmar H.gilmorn
John ‘Ry 'Gilmore
Eugene Hart
Robert Levine
Frank MacIntosh
Irving C. Baker
Cosmopolitan Clubhouse
Maine Federation of Qoeen
Smith
Harold Haggett
Winneganee
Leonard Smith
Club
Frederick P. Moffatt
Patrons to View Hospital Fair On TV Screens
The Sixth Annual Hospital Fair will feature buyers and attendees on television. Aircraft television equipment from the Naval Research Laboratory will be shown at the B I W Recreation Center on Oct 14 and 15. Over 20 displays are booked, with more exhibits in prospect. details coming next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Thomas Murphy
John Parker
B. I. W. Recreation Center
Bath
United States
Naval Research Laboratory
Washington, D. C
Naval Publicity Bureau
Murphy
Parker
Bath Board sets policy on weather and school openings
Bath Board of Education approves a policy giving parents decision power on student attendance during stormy weather. Schools will generally stay open on scheduled days unless roads are icy or storms are severe. Decisions depend on walking distance, clothing, and health, with state law guiding high school day counts and board rules for elementary schools.
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Bath Board of Education
Board of Education
Three Subjects Added to Bailey Evening School
Nearly 600 people of varied ages signed for courses as Bailey Evening school opened for the year with 15 subjects and three more planned to meet rising demand. The new topics drew strong interest, especially the driving course directed by Ray Farnham Frank Kemieg and Harry Thompson, which attracted about 200 attendees to the auditorium for weekly sessions.
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Bailey School
Bailey Evening School
Ray Farnham
Frank Kemieg
Harry Thompson
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Rich
Martin Watrous
Rich's Mountain
Burt S. Osgood
New Meadows
Osgood
MORSE
Lions Club
Mittendorf
Jason A. Merrill
U. S. Naval Laboratory
Front Street
Plymouth
Bath Auto Company
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