Newbert’s Bath Speech Sparks Democratic Backlash
The Maine Democratic candidate Elmer E. Newbert drew fire after saying Defeat the Huns and the Governor in Bath. Critics say the remark linked Governor Milliken to the enemy and harmed Newbert’s campaign, with many party members disapproving of his words toward older voters and loyalty within the party.
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Maine
United States
Elmer E. Newbert
Bath
Newbert
Milliken
Washington
United States Senate
Maine Vote Close Up Hints at Republican War Unity
An editorial urges Maine voters to reelect the Republican senator and four congressmen, arguing their proven support of wartime measures and administration policies. It warns that electing new candidates could jeopardize national unity and war aims, noting the upcoming election next Monday and the stakes for the state and nation.
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Maine
United States
Congress
Washington
Sagadahoc
Knight couple welcome eight pound son at City hospital
Mr and Mrs James S Knight of South End announce the arrival of their son at City Hospital on Sunday morning. Mrs Knight, before marriage, was Miss Jennie Colby.
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James
Knight
South End
City Hospital
Jennie Colby
Community Notes from Winnegance and Nearby Towns
Labor Day gatherings dot Winnegance Bath and Freeport with visits to relatives and friends. Local clubs held meetings at Williams and Emily Williams homes as district streetlights flickered. dances at Bridgehall featured Gus Small and Ray Oliver while Kathryn Williams departed for New York to join a business unit in France. Coastal residents share travel updates including Oliver and Williams families and a new motorboat in commission.
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Gus Small
Walter C. Perry
Ray Oliver
Bridge Hall
Bridgehall
Kathryn Scott Williams
New York
France
Williams
Texas Steamship Co
Colonial Club Admits New Members and Plans Remembrances
At the monthly Colonial club meeting President Irish presiding, J Hubert Mosley of 44 South Street C M Schubert of Oak Street and Percy H Whiting of Augusta were admitted as members. The club authorized purchasing Liberty loan bonds ordering a service flag and arranging Christmas remembrances for servicemen. The club has 65 members in service and discussed a Thanksgiving entertainment.
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Colonial Club
Iri$h
Wes Ria
J. Hubert Mosley
South Street
C. M. Schubert
Oak Streeet
Percy H. Whiting
Augusta
Alonzo Curtis Returns Home From Boothbay Harbor
Alonzo Curtis of Bath returned from Boothbay Harbor where he spent Labor Day with his wife and family.
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Alonzo Curtis
Bath
Boothbay Harbor
Labor Day
Woolwich Church Receives Beautiful Gift From Rev Henry Thayer
The Congregational church of Woolwich gains a bound manuscript history titled A Word to the Church given by Rev Henry Otis Thayer of New York. The gift honors his 22 years with the church and his retirement as pastor. The note reflects gratitude for past support and a commitment to the church’s two-century story. Miss Maude Hayward returns to Gardiner to teach, Helen Dana visits from Augusta, and the Baileys of Elliot visit Thomas Reed and wife. (Continued on Page Seven)
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Woolwich
Henry Otis Thayer
New York
Jess
Myrown
Nequasset
Day
Maude Hayward
Gardiner
Helen Dana
Augusta
Labor Day
Eben Dana
Family News From East Deering And Brookline
Mr and Mrs 8 0 Spec ht and children Marjorie and Stanwood returned after a few days with the former’s parents Mr and Mrs Frank Totman of East Deering and Mr and Mrs John Specht of South Portland Miss Portia Clough who has been a guest of Miss Florence Dunton turned Tuesday to Brookline Mass Miss Dunton’s brother Lieut Robert Dunton who had been in Bath for several days left Monday to report for service.
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Eugene Spinney
Portland
Leon Pennell
Mary Seigars
West Bath
John King
Bowdoinham
Seymour Hayden
Almon Perry
Marie
Bay Point
William Merry
Winneganee
Billa Merryfield
Bangor
W. A. Downing
Harry Oliver
Williams
Edgar Williams
Samuel Burk
Samuel Burk, Jr
Popham
Burk
New York
William Purington
New Jersey
Bath
Winnegance
Parker Head
Mr. Purington
Purington
Carrie Parks
Marjorie
Stanwood
Frank Totman
East Deering
John Specht
South Portland
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Wilbur C. Oliver
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