Hospital Auxiliaries Hold Semiannual Meeting at Cosmopolitan
The Memorial Hospital Auxiliary met at the Cosmopolitan club with President Mrs. Arthur King presiding. Commander A Parker USN spoke of his Bath Iron Works destroyer USS Eberle. Treasurer reports show balances across departments and ongoing acquisitions including linen, kitchen and nursing supplies. Membership stands at 43 with $503.24 on hand after expenses and gifts. reports were accepted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auxiliary of the Memorial Hospital
Cosmopolitan Club
Arthur King
A. Parker
USN
Bath Iron Works
Naval Department
Eberle
Boston
Pacific
Duncan McIinnes
J. Arthur Burgess
Joseph I. Smith
John Parker
Frederick E. Drake
Charles B. Doyle
School of Nursing
Cosmo Club
American Journal of Nursing
Cozy Corner
John McInnes
Richard Quick
William Robert
Beth Israel Synagogue
Express
Electrician
Times Co
P. M. Olm
American Hospital
Duncan McInnes
Judy Halterman
R. Clinton McFadden
Roscoe P. McFadden
Bowen Torrey
West Bath
Ralph Bragg
Hollis Garey
Library Committee
Auctioneers hint at prices for used cars in ad
A fragment from a newspaper item shows Horace McClure listing OPA price references and stock on hand at 140 Washington Street. It mentions Chevelle and Ford station wagons as examples and notes address and telephone numbers for contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford
Horace
McClure
Washington
T. Tel
Course in Community Problems Proposed in Bath
The Bath community considers a night course in community problems sponsored by the Council of Community Agencies and run by the University of Maine extension division under Dean Glenn Kendall. Enrollment requires at least 20 students with plans to include sociology and taxation experts as leaders and to cover topics from recreation to municipal structure. Final plans hinge on turnout by October 15, with contact through Ruth B. Wilson or Horace P. Herrick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Council of
University of Maine, Extension Division
Glenn Kendall
School of Education
Dean Kendall
Council of Community Agencies
Ruth B. Wilson
Horace P. Herrick
USO
Henry O. Trowbridge
Recreation Commission
Edwin F. Ramsey
Armed Services
John Parker
Morse High School
Jack Lander
Philip Oliver
Emily Stuber
Maine Uso
Portland
Army and Navy Wives Club
Bath Memorial hospital trustees elect officers and six new members
Mark W. Hennessy was elected secretary of the Bath Memorial hospital association at a trustees meeting last week. He succeeds Col. Henry W. Owen who resigned after 11 years. Six new trustees were chosen to fill vacancies from deaths and resignations, including Col. Owen and others named to complete unexpired terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark W. Hennessy
Bath Memorial Hospital Association
Mr. Hennessy
Col
Henry W. Owen
Col. Owen
G. Baer Connard
Raymond C. Small
H. W. Crossman
Harry B. Briggs, Jr
John A. Lord
USN
Arthur W. King
Mary F. Gibbons
Howard C. Bates
Leonice B. Morse
Arthur Sewall
William D. Sewall
Bath School Hires New Latin Teacher at Morse High
Mrs Miriam Bradford Adams Harmon of Brunswick has been engaged by the Bath Board of Education as Latin instructor at Morse High School to fill the vacancy from Mrs Enoch Cook. She will begin duties October 29 bringing years of experience in Rhode Island Worcester and Massachusetts schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miriam Bradford Adams Harmon
Brunswick
Bath Board of Education
Morse Highchool
Enoch Cook
Harmon
Woonsocket
R. I. High School
Massachusetts
Coburn Classical Institute
Richmond
Thursday Talent Show Draws Big Bath Crowd
A busy Thursday at U S O featured Bob Allen hosting a community sing and a varied program. William McNamara and Seaman James Grider delivered standout performances with other acts and two Grover sisters won the top talent prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Allen
Bob
Betty Footer
Jeanette Bennett
Atchison
Topeka
Santa Fe
Cunningham
Seaman
James Grider
Lois McLean
Rosie Gallant
Dolly
Kattie Grover
Mary Stilphen
Raymond Vachon
Jack Lander
MacArthur urges continuance of USO Camp Shows in Pacific
General MacArthur cabled from the Pacific that USO Camp Shows should continue to entertain troops. Maurice F. Whalen and Major General Joseph W. Byron announced the message praising performers for high morale and wartime contribution. Bryan notes and Kimball receive MacArthur’s thanks and the value of overseas trips. Fosdick Donnelly and Lorvorna of Rumford Falls Publishing Co. were in the city on business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas MacArthur
Special Services Division
War Department
Pacific
USO
Maurice F. Whalen
Lindsley F. Kimball
Joseph W. Byron
Army
MacArthur
Kimball
Bryan
Messrs. Fosdick, Donnelly and
Lorvorna
The
Rumford Falls
Jobs Go Begging in Maine Says Industry Report
The Associated Industries of Maine released a cross section poll showing most firms reconverted to peace production or not facing reconversion issues, while 76 percent report labor scarcity. The survey covers textiles to shipbuilding with about 50 000 pre war employees represented and indicates optimism for expansion tied to labor supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Associated Industries of
B. Morton Havey
Maine Manfacturers’ Organization
Association
Maine fishermen hit new high for eight months in 1945
Maine fishermen earned a record 9,937,611 dollars for eight months in 1945, with the Sea and Shore Fisheries Department reporting gains that surpass any year since 1939. Projections suggest 1945 total revenue could exceed 12 million, as landings climb from 1940 onward and wartime prices rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Sea and Shore Fisheries Department
Department
Louis Cates
Mrs. Cain Visits Dyer Family in Vinal Haven
Mrs. Arthur Cain of Bluff Road was a guest recently at the home of her brother and sister in law Mr. and Mrs. L B Dyer in Vinal Haven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Cain
Bluff Road
L. B. Dyer
Vinal Haven
Birth of Brunswick Told in Ancient Volume
An 1737 Brunswick record recounts town founding, church, and school debates. Early actions show tax powers for clergy, first town meeting in 1739, hiring a schoolmaster, and seating votes. It notes stocks, hogs, and dog penalties, plus Revolutionary War measures, militia stock, and public service voids by selectmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brunswick
York County
Massachusetts Bay
George of England
Meagal
Robert Rutherford
James
Maine Street
Mequoit Bay
Brunswick Falls
Amascoggin
Androscoggin
Great Britain
Melilla
Hyde Windlass Co Secures Major Deck Machinery Contract
Hyde Windlass Co has won a large contract for nine United Fruit Co steamers to be built by Bethlehem Shipbuilding Corp The order covers nine windlasses 27 capstans and 72 cargo winches with delivery in 15 months The announcement on Monday estimates steady work for current staff though no job hike is expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hyde Windlass Co
United Fruit Co
Bethlehem Shipbuilding Corp
USO to cease Bath operations by December 1
Sagadahoc Superior Court Jury returns 10 indictments on the first day of the October term. The grand jury reported charges including breaking and entering, larceny, and aggravated assault involving Bath and Arrowsic residents, with several defendants arraigned and others put on bonds or probation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sagadahoc
Robert P. Williamson
Augusta
William A. Furber
Bath
Ralph O. Dale
Louis Senecal
Arrowsic
Sam Prawer
Commercial Street
David McGinn
Richmond
Louis Conti
Leslie C. Larrabee
James A. Gillies
Robert Hert
Carl Goodman, Jr
USN
Maurice Oliver
Frank W. Powers
Elmer Genecau
Woolwich
Louise Avery
Doris Spinney
Alphonse Whitney
North Yarmouth
George E. Whitney
North Bath
Sagadahoe County
Louis Seneecal
Elmer Geneau
Noto
Kennebec County
Local Businessman Hospitalized After Portland Surgery
Louis M. Silverman of Mikel Sky's Inc. lies in Maine General Hospital Portland after undergoing surgery Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis M. Silverman
Mikelsky's, Inc
Maine General Hospital
Portland
Water Utilities Elect Officers At Bath Session
David Moulton reelected president of the Maine Water Utilities Association at Bath for the coming year. Joseph W. Randlette named vice president and Earl Tarr reelected secretary treasurer. About 140 members attended after a Bath Iron Works tour and a clam bake at Rock Hill Inn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Moulton
Portland
Maine Water Utilities Association
Bath
Joseph W. Randlette
Richmond
Earl Tarr
Winthrop
Sidney Anthony
Augusta
J. E. Hale
Maine Bureau of Health
L. K. Parker
Auburn
Paul M. Nickerson
Hampden
Maurice Burr
Northeast Harbor
Cost of Living Parley Suggested for Bath
The Bath Community Service Panel of the Office of War Price and Rationing discussed a cost of living conference in the city. Eugene K. Rowe of Augusta and Miss Lucille Nason urged local groups to sponsor the event. Bath representatives Mrs. G. T. Billington and others attended with community leaders from nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Office of War Price and Rationing
Eugene K. Rowe
Augusta
Maine
Lucille Nason
Howard L. Sylvester
Brunswick
Dorothy Roberts
Damariscotta
G. T. Billington
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hospital Women OF Auxiliary
Col. H. W. Owen
M’ Arthur
Britain
Eton College
R. M. Hamilton
Hamilton
Normandy
Bath U.S.C
Virginia
Maryland
YE Ole Bunny Cafe
Nora Lawrence
Mgr
Water Utilities
Cash
Bath Auto CO. Co
F. Cummings
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