Bath Iron Works launches Swell trawler for Bay State Fishing
The 145-foot Bath Iron Works built trawler Swell, sponsored by Mrs. Joseph J. Lamere of Quincy, was launched at Bath after 2:30 pm. The American designed vessel, powered by a 600 hp McIntosh Seymour engine, features nickel clad refrigerator holds and expanded fish storage. Swell is the last of three ships for Bay State Fishing Co., with Storm and Surf already in operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath Iron Works Corp
Bay State Fishing Co
Boston
Joseph J. Lamere
Quincy
Mass
Kennebec
Forty Fathom Fisheries Fleet
Bath Concern
Storm
Bath
Hotel Phoenix
McIntosh- Seymour
B. I. W. Corp
John Malcolm
McCole and Haggett Take Day Trip to Boston
John McCole and Melvin A Haggett traveled to Boston on Thursday for a day trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McCole
Melvin A. Haggett
Boston
Maine May Ship Beryllium Ores To France Soon
Maine plans to export beryllium ore as French industry seeks raw material for refining. The State Planning Board contacts Maine producers to assess marketable quantities and export potential, citing several Maine minerals and the metal’s growing uses in alloys, x ray windows, and cutting tools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Maine
Maine State Planning Board
Chambers of Commerce
State Planning Board
Albany
Norway
Hebron
Bethel
Fryeburg
Monmouth
York
Lovel
Greenwood
Paris
Bowdoinham
Buckfield
East Livermore
Stoneham
North Yarmouth
Brunswick
Topsham
Gerogetown
Auburn
Poland
Windlow
Winthrop
Newry
South Freeport
Minot
Oxford
Peru
Dogs Help Make Discoveries in Little America Kennels
The article invites a fall drive to Portland and West Ossipee to visit Chinook Kennels in Wonalancet. It describes about 75 dogs from Byrd expeditions, names like Tanta, and a revolving Arctic sledge ride for visitors. Huskies learn names, respond to commands, and the kennels house adults and promising puppies. The dogs vary in origin from Labrador and Siberian stock, with speeds of 8 to 12 miles per hour and loads around 150 pounds per dog.
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Portland
Ossipee
West Ossipee
Chinook Kennels
Little America
Admiral Byrd
Bath
Wonalancet
Tanta
Nome
Alaska
Dng
Corral
South Pole
Labrador
Maltais To Face Bay State Court
Joseph O. Maltais alias Bill Parker of Lewiston faced a Sagadahoc court ruling in Augusta after an alleged Richmond forgery case. He remained in custody to be delivered to Massachusetts authorities while a separate eight year prison term continued for a prior Maine conviction. The court opened with prayer and grand jury considerations, with local officials and attorneys present as docket activity appeared light for the term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph O. Maltais
Bill Parker
Lewiston
Thomaston
Richmond
Maltais
Arthur Turner
Fisher
George B. Wolstenholme
Justice Fisher
Ralph O. Dale
Chester A. Plant
Marius H. Page
Carl C. Anderson
Sagadahoc
John P. Carey
Carey
Traverse Jury
Ernest Goodspeed
Gardiner
Wesley Hilton
Damariscotta
Leonard Pierce
Albert Andrews
Portland
Everett N. Boucher
Boothbay Harbor
Ellis L. Aldrich
Topsham
Arthur J. Dunton
Edward W. Bridgham
Gardiner R. Deering
Charles T. Small, Jr
North Center P T A hosts annual teachers party
William B. Jack veteran educator urged open minds to help each child find their strongest fit at the North Center P T A annual reception in Grace church parish house. He described three mind types, stressed rejecting prejudice, and noted child struggles from home life and language. Local officials and singers provided program support and plans for a Bath school dental clinic were mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William B. Jack
Portland
Grace Church
iWorth-Center
Jack
New England
Mr. Jack
Noel C. Little
Brunswick
Maine Congress of Parents and Teachers, Inc
Clinton D. Wilson
North Center
Bath
Explain Need of School Nurse for Bath Pupils
Miss Carolyn Stanley of the state health department spoke to Bath parents about restoring a school nurse for Bath schools. The meeting drew 42 attendees, with 10 from the South End PTA, as the group discussed salary and cooperation with the Board of Education. Stanley described the school nurse as essential for child health, noting public health aims from early disease recognition to immunization and cross‑section benefits for future generations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carolyn Stanley
State Department of Health
Dike P. T. A
North End
Bath
South End P. T. A
Dike Association
Board of Education
Stella Dolloff
R.N
Maine Congress of Parents and Teachers
Lewiston
Scott M. Golder
Archie Wishart
Wilbur H. Crocker
Hattie E. Wallace
Stanley
Dominique Tardif
Health Department
Traverse jurors not needed at October term Sagadahoc court
Sagadahoc Superior court impaneled a new group of traverse jurors for the October session, elected Alden P. Denham foreman, and discharged them after no civil or criminal cases were listed. Indictments and sentences include Warren Huntley’s two to four year prison term, Ralph Benson to January term, and other cases pending. Grand jurors and various local listings are noted, with Sumner Sewall departing for Chicago on business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Traverse
Sagadahoc Superior Court
Alden P. Denham
Fred H. Thompson
Bowdoinham
Warren Huntley
Portland
William H. Fisher
Thomaston
Oscar Snow
Gardiner
Kennebec
Ralph Benson
Dresden
Bath
Cumberland County
Theodore F. Grant
Sanford
Justice Fisher
Clark Matthews
James MacInnis
Archie McDonough
Augusta
Charles Duncan
Eleanor Boyd Hyde
Arrowsie
Frank Rittall
Carl E. Albee
Carl C. Anderson
Delmar E. Bates
Marius H. Page
Chester A. Plant
Perry L. Thompson
Bowdoin
Ray Purington
Earle L. Brown
Della Rideout
Georgetown
Geneva Rowe
Phippsburg
Winfield W. Morse
Richmond
George Alexander
Pauline Cronk
Topsham
George Hildreth
Thomas St. Laurent
West Bath
Ira B. Neiley
Woolwich
Olive A. Corliss
Ibra K. Lawrence
Minnie H. Bacon
Oliver F. Brown
John M. Conley
Clara E. Corliss
Owen E. Rogers
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Topsham Fair
Louisa MacKenzie
Eunice Ambrose
Topham Fair
Elizabeth Macon
Dorothy Newell
Madeleine White
Freeport
Phyllis Long
Elaine Boretas
Bath Iron Works
Bay State
Abram C. Oliver
Loring Small
Charles W. Messenger
Ray Rice
Norman Curtis
Kennebec County
North Center P.T.A
William W. Dennison
Joseph O. Purdue
Leroy F. Colby
Agother
Albert W. Ketelby
Haydn Wood
Dike P.T.A
Edward Baker
Charles Berry
Donald Grant
Gilbert Standish
Elkanah Wyman
Earl H. Frost
Hazel K. Topsham
George A. Blodgett
Henry Cornish
Edith L. Marriner
Courtney E. Stover
Susie E. Brown
Sumner Sewall
Chicago
New York
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