N Gratz Jackson Remembered In Editorial Tribute
Announcement of the death of Hon. N Gratz Jackson on Sunday drew mourning across Maine and Bath. A former Maine House member and State Senator he led local initiatives including the Kennebec river bridge project and served 14 years on Bath School Board. His kindness and influence touched many in politics business and education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Gratz Jackson
Jackson
Maine House of Representatives
State Senate
Kennebec River
Maine
Our
Bath
Jobs Not Doles Urge Postwar Planning Emphasis
An editorial argues Americans seek jobs over welfare, urging planners to back industrial reconversion and ensure government payments to war materiel makers so they can update plant equipment. It cites Bath Iron Works and local redevelopment as examples while noting street department staffing shortages and overall caution about postwar labor needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doles
Proposed incinerator cost and contractor firm named
The article notes upcoming details on the proposed incinerator including the projected cost and the contractor firm selected to build it. Further information is expected as officials reveal bids and project milestones.
Topsham Fair Faces Weather Ahead for Annual Event
Weather hints a challenging weekend as Topsham readies its annual county fair. Harsh wind gusts stripped trees and temperatures dipped below freezing, a familiar sign for late fair dates and seasonal bustle.
Caution Urged As Wet Leaves Challenge Drivers
Wet leaves on pavements threaten safe driving and demand reduced speed and extra care, especially on turns. With the national campaign near its end, activities will intensify in the coming weeks across the country as nightly discussions and practical anxieties dominate public attention.
Fall auto inspection month urges prompt action
This notice urges vehicle owners to complete the autumn inspection without delay. It stresses timely attention to ensure compliance and avoid potential issues with the car’s safety and roadworthiness.
Knights Observe Hour of Prayer for Peace Oct 29
Sagadahoc Council Knights of Columbus held a meeting on Water Street. A State Council communique urged sponsoring a Holy Hour Sunday Oct 29 called Hour of Prayer for Peace. Plans include a church parade with Catholic groups and a committee to organize. Harold McElman named basketball manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sagadahoc Council
Knights of Columbus
Water Street
State Council
Knights
Harold McElman
K. of C
John Cummings
A Bisson
Arthur Pauin
Sergeant Mitchell Returning Home From War
On Aug 5 Washington sent word that Staff Sergeant Robert E. Mitchell son of Horace Mitchell of upper Washington Street was missing in action over Albania. A telegram says he is evacuated to the United States and expected to arrive around Oct 23. He will be allowed to communicate with his family and receive a furlough soon. The Adjutant General delivered the news delighting his father and friends at the North End.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Robert E. Mitchell
Horace Mitchell
Upper Washington Street
Albania
United States
Junior Hospital League meeting notes and officers
The Junior Hospital League met Thursday evening at Mrs. Howard Bates home. Officers include President Mrs. Theodore Earl, Vice President Mrs. George Baer Connard, Secretary and Treasurer Mrs. Frank A. Givin, and sewing committee co chairs Mrs. Harry L. Day and Mrs. Linwood Haynes. Next meeting set for Thursday at Mrs. Theodore Earl home 888 Middle Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junior Hospital League
Howard Bates
Theodore Earl
George Baer Connard
Frank A. Givin
Harry L. Day
Linwood Haynes
Middle Street
News of Our Men and Women in Uniform
Telegram confirms Pvt. Carl F. Farrington seriously wounded in Holland on Sept 18. His brother Pvt. Harry Jr. reports action in Germany. The Farrington brothers, once with B I W workers in Bath, are sons of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Farrington of Hallowell. Also noted areLt Richard A. Schmidt of Bath promoted to First Lieutenant after twenty five missions in the 21st AAF, and Pvt Chambers, a Morse High School alumnus, who served at Fort Bragg and other bases, earning Good Conduct and Marksman medals. Cpl George M. Ames Jr of Woolwich trains for overseas duty in a Flying Fortress crew. Lt Edward R. Hanson of Bath, a 13th AAF pilot, helped destroy a Jap weather station near Ceram Island. Two Maine Marines, Frank O’Nile of Bowdoinham and Paul A. Rallis of Old Orchard Beach, completed combat intelligence school at Camp Lejeune.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillian Farrington
Second Street
Hallowell
Carl F. Farrington
Holland
Carl
Harry
England
502Nd Parachute Infantry
Pvt
Harry, Jr
Germany
Bath
Harry Farrington
15Th Aaf
Italy
Richard A. Schmidt
Maine
Europe
France
Schmidt
Milton Schmidt
Maple Hill Drive
Larchart
New York
Chambers
Morse High School
Morse
South Portland
Fort Bragg
N. C
Jackson
George M. Ames, Jr
Woolwich
Alexandria Army Air Field
Alexandria
Second Army Air Force
Bath Iron Works
George M. Ames
R.F.D. 1
Mary Diseker
Birmingham
Ala
13Th Aaf
Southwest Pacific
Edward R Hanson
Dummer Street
RAF
Ceram Island
Netherlands East Indies
Old Nameal
Molucca Sea
Hanson
Maurice Foley
Summer Street
Camp Lejeune
Frank O' Nile
Phyllis B. Nile
Bowdoinham
Paul A. Rallis
Ethel Rallis
Old Orchard Avenue
Old Orchard
Meuse to serve as ambulance driver with British troops
Ralph F. Meuse of Bath, 39, after 17 years in the Army and Marine Corps, will join the American Field Service as an ambulance driver attached to British forces with the rank of warrant officer. He will evacuate wounded from advanced aid stations and has a slight disability noted on discharge in 1943. He previously worked at Bath Iron Works and is among many servicemen volunteering to aid Allied battlefronts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army
Marine Corps
Ralph F. Meuse
Bath
H. L. Anderson
Huse Street
Meuse
Bath Iron Works
Merchant Mariners in Baltimore Await Transfers and Relocation
Harold Babine formerly of the Times office now serves in the Merchant Marine and sits in Baltimore awaiting ship transfer. Robert Wiseman of Winneanace, a Merchant Marine seaman, also awaits transfer in Baltimore. Mrs. George M. Ames Jr from Alexandria arrives to live with Mr. Ames Sr in Woolwoch for the duration. Cpl. Ames, recently moved from Alexandria La to Lincoln Neb, serves as a tail gunner on a B 17. They wed in the Episcopal church TATCKSnaTIS on Sept W, with Larry Babb a Bath boy stationed there as attendee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Babine
Times Office
Merchant Marine
Baltimore
Robert Wiseman
Winne
George M. Ames, Jr
Alexandria
Mr. Ames
Woolwoch
Cpl. Ames
Lincoln
Nebraska
Episcopal Church Tatcksnatis
Larry Babb
Soldier from North Harpswell Wounded on Guam Wins Purple Heart
Pvt. James E. Chambers of Field Artillery U.S.A. is wounded in the Guam fighting and has been awarded the Purple Heart, according to Mrs. Eva Bibber of North Harpswell. The report notes his family call and confirms the decoration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pvt
James E. Chambers
Field Artillery
U.S.A
Eva Bibber
North Harpswell
Guam
Pacific
Farewell party for Elmer A Avery Jr prior to Navy service
Elmer A Avery Jr departures for the Navy next week marked with a home farewell on Gerald street. Guests included Mr and Mrs Donald Hall, Clifton Legard, Wilfred Bernier, Oliver Moranitz, Edward Newell, Mrs Guy Fish, Edward Hooper, Mrs Elmer Avery and Elmer Avery Sr. Avery previously worked at Bath Iron Works machine shop. Private Richard Chadbourne USA, son of George and Mrs Chadbourne, earned the expert infantry badge and is in action in Europe. Lieutenant George Chadbourne Jr., wounded in April, earned the Purple Heart and has rejoined his unit but cannot yet fly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer A. Avery, Jr
Navy
Gerald Street
Mr. Avery
Donald Hall
Clifton Legard
Wilfred Bernier
Oliver Moranitz
Edward Newell
Guy Fish
Edward Hooper
Elmer A. Avery
Avery
Bath Iron Works
Richard O. Chadbourne
U.S.A
George E. Chadbourne
Washington Street
Richard
Europe
George E. Chadbourne, Jr
Lieut
Chadbourne
Bowker to Finish Fort Bragg Training With Family Plans
Eugene R Bowker US citizen will complete basic artillery training at Fort Bragg North Carolina and expects a furlough to spend time with his family Mr and Mrs J K Bowker of Phippsburg Maine Sgt Philip L Chaffee 21 of Bath Maine a B 24 bomber mechanic has been awarded the Distinguished Unit badge as a member of the 15th AAF for outstanding performance in armed conflict with the enemy Commanded by Lt Col Joseph G Russell of San Antonio Texas the group earned the nation s highest organization award for an attack on Wiener Neustadt Austria on May 190
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene R. Bowker
Us.a
Fort Bragg
North Carolina
J. K. Bowker
Phippsburg
15Th Aaf
Italy
Philip L. Chaffee
Meadow Way
Bath
Joseph G. Russell
Rosewood Street
San Antonio
Texas
Wiener Neustadt
Austria
Ground crew aims for B 24s amid fierce Nazi bombing run
Ground personnel worked feverishly and with untiring intensity to render all B-24s in peak mechanical condition for a crucial operation. Adverse weather disrupted wing formations, forcing two groups to return to base and another to drop bombs abortively, yet 80 to 90 enemy fighters attacked. The group pressed on, delivering a highly successful bombing run that targeted major Nazi centers. Since January they have flown over 115 combat missions against Ploesti, Munich, Steyr, and other targets in Austria and Germany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ploesti
Romania
Munich
Germany
Steyr
Austria
Blechhammer
Rotary Anns Meet At Witch Spring Cafe
The Rotary Anns held a 1 PM luncheon at Witch Spring Cafe and held a business meeting at Mrs. Daniel T. Dougherty’s home to discuss plans for raising funds for Bath Memorial hospital. Members collected articles for the Needlework Guild and arranged article pickup with Mrs. Horace Herrick. The next meeting is Oct 26 at Mrs. Carl Anderson’s home with dessert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary Anns
Witch Spring
Daniel T. Dougherty
North Street
Charles Doyle
Bath Memorial Hospital
Hospital
Horace Herrick
Carl Anderson
Green Street
Anderson
John Parker
Robinhood Brownies Meet On Thursday
Robinhood Brownie Scouts met Thursday afternoon at the First Baptist church rooms with 22 members present. Mrs. J. Russell Grant Jr led the Brownie ceremony followed by a health talk, while Mrs. Elton L Pinkham organized games. The group spent the rest of the afternoon on handcrafts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robinhood Brownie
First Baptist Church
J. Russell Grant, Jr
Elton L. Pinkham
Janet and
Anne Cohen
Jean Brown
Joan Ferris
Margaret McCabe
Marilyn Keefe
Elaine Pinkham
Louise Munsey
Shirley Goods
Parents Are Guests At The Playschool Event
Elmhurst Playschool directors invited parents for a tea visit last Tuesday afternoon. An exhibition showcased painting and clay modeling by children, illustrating progress from early attempts to finished work. Outdoor play space was supervised and parents could bring children. Tea was served in the living room with Mrs. Roger O. Luke pouring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmhurst
Roger O. Luke
Beekeeping as Specialty for Orchardists
Beekeeping requires year round care and attention to produce pollinating field bees and honey profit. Orchardists should rent bees from established beekeepers to ensure strong colonies, early spring pollination, and winter stores. Planning ahead allows strengthening, preparation for moving, and better outcomes.
Odor Perception Tied to Chemical Sense Facts
A chemical sense explains how odors arise from gases reaching nose receptors. The text notes that odor does not map directly to chemical structures and that unrelated chemicals can share similar smells while similar structures may produce different odors.
Bath Lions Plan Meeting at Phoenix Nov 1
Bath Lions voted to meet at the Phoenix beginning Nov 1 and tasked committees to study clubroom options and catering. Lionesses leaders Mrs. Alexander MacDonald and Mrs. Edward True spoke for the Cozy Corner project at Bath Memorial Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath Lions
Hyde Windlass
the Phoenix
Alexander MacDonald
Edward True
The
Lionesses
Bath Memorial Hospital
MacDonald
St Barnabas Guild Hosts White Elephant Sale
The St Barnabas Guild met at the Oak Street parish house on Thursday evening with Mrs Tubbs leading devotions in Rev Charles M Tubbs absence. President Izette Larrabee chaired the business meeting followed by a successful white elephant sale. The next meeting is November 9 with Rev Sidney L Dee as guest speaker on army chaplain experiences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Barnabas Guild
Oak Street
Charles M. Tubbs
Tubbs
Izette Larrabee
Sidney L. Dee
Cozy Corner thanks Bath merchants for hospital service support
Mrs. Loren Jaffee, chairman of the Bath Memorial hospital auxiliary Cozy Corner and her committee express appreciation to Hallet's Drug Store, Rogers Jewelry Store, Harmon’s, Burnham's Auto Supply, Edna Mae Shoppe, Bath Department Store, Boston Shoe Store, Max Kutz for their generous donations to start the new hospital service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loren Jaffee
Bath Memorial Hospital
Cozy Corner
Hallet’s Drug
Ware
Rogers Jewelry
Harmon's
Burnham’s Auto Supply
Edna Mae
Bath Department Store
Boston Shoe
Max Kutz
South End PTA Enrolls Students in Drive Across Schools
South End PTA held its annual enrollment drive in local schools with strong attendance and enthusiasm. Banner prizes go to rooms with most registrations. days mark a teacher reception on Tuesday Oct 17.
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South End P. T. A
South End
Association
Weeks Street
Harold Haggett
Mitchell School
Leforrest Coombs
South Street
George Costain
Army officer outlines military prep at Morse High School
Capt Frederick A Zehrer U S Army chief of pre induction training spoke to Morse High School pupils over 15 last Wednesday. He explained the Army Specialized Training Reserve program allowing college training if a graduate completes high school before 18 and passes Army exams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick A. Zehrer
U. S. Army
First Service Command
Lee
Morsehigh School
Legion Auxiliary Sends Boxes Overseas to Boys Overseas
The Auxiliary of Roland met last Wednesday and reported 16 boxes sent to boys overseas with 13 more to be sent to camps in the United States. A Christmas donation to Togus was approved and officials were to be consulted for additional help. Six hundred bandages were made at Red Cross on Legion Day. An invitation was extended to attend a reception and supper for Gerry Wade, Department Commander, at the Legion hall Tuesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roland
United States
Togus
Red Cross
Legion Day
Gerry Wade
The
Legion
Legion Hall
Lions Ladies Meet for Evening of Fun at Sedgwick
The Lionesses gather Thursday at Sedgwick at 6 30 p m with program committee members Mrs John Hayes Mrs Clayton Fortier and Mrs Cecil Fullerton. They plan a fun evening and request attendees bring their husbands gloves for Crazy Bridge and donate to outfit the Cozy Corner at Bath Memorial hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lionesses
Sedgwick
John Hayes
Clayton Fortier
Cecil Fullerton
Bath Memorial Hospital
Rationing Reminders For The Consumers
A wartime notice lists current ration measures for meats fats processed foods sugar gasoline fuel oil and shoes with stamp validity dates and exchange options. It details red blue and airplane stamps by book and period rules plus deadlines for canning sugar and new book coupon transitions.
Grace Church Ladies Meet On Friday
Woman's Auxiliary of Grace church met Friday afternoon in the parish house. They sewed for Memorial hospital and planned fall fundraising for Missionary work. The United Thank Offering will be presented on All Saints Day with a Corporate Communion. Mrs. Harry Carney becomes treasurer of the offering. Miss Mary Gibbons has long served as treasurer. Speakers and a study of Asia are planned. A report from the fall meeting in Rockland will be given.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Auxiliary of
Grace Church
Memorial Hospital
All Saints
Harry Carney
Mary Gibbons
Asia
Rockland
Weekly Cross Word Puzzle Across and Down clues
A dense list of crossword hints across and down at the bottom includes shore recess beverage fish pin on which wheel turns coral reef thread like tissue forbid attic radium sym secondary abounding kind of sedge force on ward rapidly college anger herb of aster family crowd hammer heads god of love fuel peer Ireland abbr blunder in ore abyss to be in debt heap fragments cries as custom kettle plead foot abbr covered with small figures etc her Macaw similar flowers Ireland units of half erds attempt. Down clues start with America explorer and Entire. Cryptogram quote appears at end: THE SHAME IS IN THE CRIME NOT IN THE PONTENT-VOLTAIRE.
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Ireland
Winter Homebound for Rogers Couple to West Palm Beach
Mr and Mrs Calvin Rogers of Washington Street depart on Wednesday for their winter home in West Palm Beach Florida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvin Rogers
Washington Street
West Palm Beach, Fla
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Tional Editorial Association
Bath Iron Works Corporation
Bath Box Company
William T. Donnell
Topsham
Sagadahoc
Larry Demers
Lawrence Levesque
Edmund Parady
Paul Gurney
Alexander Burgess
Arthur Boulay
Francis Vaillaincourt
Alphonse Turcotte
Arthur Paulin
Sergeant Mitchell
Adjutant General
North End
American Field Service
National War Fund
Thomas Means
Maine Street
Brunswick
Frederick Olmstead
Verney Brunswick Mills, Inc
Leon Robinson
Brighton
Mass
Charlestown Navy Yard
Carl L. Robinson
Bedford Street
Navy Yard
Justus Perkins
Dresden
Charlestown
Alan Whitmer
Winnegance
West Indies
Panama Canal
Honolulu
Marshall Islands
Seattle
Nellie Whitmer
Winneganee
Boston
Seaman Whitmer
the Times
Witch Spring Cafe
Robinhood Brownies
Phoenix Hotel
Ladd
Harland A.ladd
State Department of Education
Stanford
Mr. Ladd
Russia
China
America
South End P.T.A
Enro Plans
Legion Auxiliary
Charlotte Cleaves
University of Maine
Anger
Crowd
Peer
Kgltbrvca
King Features Syndicate, Inc
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