Chief Frates Warns Rotary Club on Fire Dangers
Bath Fire Chief Richard J. Frates spoke at the Rotary Club noon meeting at Central church parish house, warning of fire causes from cigarettes to defective chimneys and careless disposal of rags. He cited last year’s 700 million dollar fire losses, praised local patrols, urged caution in burning leaves, and noted Bath’s river access for emergencies. Visiting Rotarians from Bangor and Damariscotta joined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard J. Frates
Bath Fire Department
Rotary Club
Central Church Parish House
Donald Young
Bath
Five Phiurg residents plead guilty in Bath court
Five residents of Phiurg were brought to Bath Municipal Court by State Trooper Powers on intoxication charges and each pleaded guilty. Judge Gardiner Deering fined them $5 and costs of $7.95.
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Phi Urg
Bath
Powers
Gardiner Deering
Whalen
Raymond Verrier
Biddeford
Verrier
Shirley Chabot
Bath Iron Works, Brotherhood Reach Wage Agreement
The Bath Iron Works Corp and the Independent Brotherhood of Shipyard Workers I W reached a new contract. It provides a five cent hourly wage increase for all Brotherhood members and new separation and overtime rules effective September 13 1948 following weeks of negotiations and a work stoppage. The settlement came eight hours before the cooling off period expired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath Iron Works Corp
Independent
Brotherhood of Shipyard Workers, Inc
John R. Newell
Herman F. Coombs
Brotherhood
Brotherhood Executive Committee
John P. Carey
John H. Conley, Jr
Omar King
Republican Women’s Club Meeting in Sagadahoc County
The Republican Women’s Club of Sagadahoc County met Tuesday evening at City Hall. A nominating committee was appointed to prepare a slate of officers for the coming year. The October meeting will be the annual gathering at Odd Fellows hall in Richmond, date to be announced. U. S. Senator-elect Margaret Chase Smith is expected to attend and address the members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Women's Club
Sagadahoc County
City Hall
Millward Patten
Topsham
Florence Wheeler
Vincent Jones
Richmond
Coze Hobart
Bowdoinham
George Walker
Woolwich
Elizabeth Moffatt
Charles Messenger
Bath
Odd Fellows Hall
U. S
Margaret Chase Smith
Troop 57 Scouts Plan Camporee and Reorganization
Troop 57 Boy Scouts of Beacon Street church met Monday in the vestry to review second class requirements and discuss the annual Camporee at Small Point for September 24 to 26. Plans were made for troop reorganization at the September 27 meeting, followed by a recreational period and the scoutmaster's benediction.
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Boy Scouts of
Beacon Street Church
Small Point
Miss Polly Parsons Visits Bath From Dam ariscotta
Miss Polly Parsons of Dam ariscotta was a Bath visitor on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polly Parsons
Damariscotta
Bath
Wedding Details Tie Together Frugal Reception in Vestry
A Friday wedding in Wiscasset joined Miss He with Mr. Pendleton in a ceremony featuring a floor length white gown and lace veil. Attendants wore pale green and navy crepe while guests signed a guest book and a three tier cake was cut. The couple plans a short wedding trip to the White Mountains and will reside in Norway Maine as Mr He takes a new position. Both families note the bride’s Western Union background and the groom’s Army Air Corps service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duve Et Duveen
Dorothy Sprankle
Hardings
Perleston Pert
Jen Huskins
Lillian Clark
Norway
Employkiss Pendleton
Morse High School
Western Union School
Nashua
N. H
Western Union
Army Air Corps
Attacaed
Wiscasset
Wiscasset Hardware Co
Bath Guests Toast Carl and Elizabeth French at 25th Anniversary
Bath residents attended the silver wedding of Mr and Mrs Carl French at their 124 Goff Street home. 75 to 100 guests from Bath West Bath stood by as the couple received more than 300 dollars in cash gifts and an anniversary cake. A three piece orchestra played during the dance with Ralph Parker of Auburn as toastmaster.
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Bath
Carl French
Goff Street
George Melzard
George Crocker
Durward H. Bowie
William Fitzgerald
West Bath
Crocker
Bowie
French
Elizabeth Rice
Mrs. French
Million Dollar Melon Impresses Despite Drought on Wis Farm
Mrs. Franklin P Start of Wis showcased garden specimens from their farm. A 15 inch by 20 inch melon dubbed the Million Dollar Melon and oversized peppers attracted interest. Tomatoes cabbage and cauliflower did well while carrots lagged and corn was poor. Visitors were invited to see the produce on the vine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin P. Start
Wiscasset
Start
Historic Travels Through Vancouver to Maine
A travelogue recounts a cross country journey from Jasper Park to Washington Oregon California and beyond. It mentions Vancouver Island San Juan Islands Seattle Portland Oregon Coast Route Redwood Highway San Francisco Los Angeles Zion Bryce Canyon Colorado Springs Denver and Vermont White Mountains Maine.
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Jasper Park
Jasper
Big Bend
Oe B. Cc
Vancouver
Canada
United States
Vancouver Island
San Juan Islands
Seattle
Portland
Oregon Coast
Redwood
San Francisco
Angeles
Fire
California
Grand Canyon
Las Vegas
Texas
Zion
Bryce Canyons
Colorado Springs
Corey Mountain Road
Theodore Roosevelt
Denver
Woodman Hurd Wedding in Bath
Miss Pauline W. Hurd wed Elbert Woodman at the First Baptist parsonage with Rev. Charles R. Sims officiating. The bride wore a beige gabardine suit and red rose corsage. attendants were Mr and Mrs Paul W. Hurd. The couple will reside in Bur I.
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Pauline W. Hurd
William J. Hurd
Gertrude W. Hurd
Elbert Woodman Burgee
Charles R. Sims
Paul W. Hurd
Birthday Party for Mrs Farrin in Sept. Home Visit
A birthday gathering for Mrs. George H. Farrin occurred Sept. 2 at 8 Farrin Street hosted by Mrs. Earl P. Morse. Gifts included a bouquet in O. E. S. colors, cake was cut, and the evening featured social time and music with guests Mrs. Delmar Bragg Mrs. Elizabeth Spaulding Mrs. May Hagan Mrs. Alva Todd and Mrs. Farrin, traveling from Galveston, Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George H. Farrin
Earl P. Morse
Farrin Street
Farrin
Delmar Bragg
Elizabeth Spaulding
May Hagan
Georgetown
Alva Todd
Newton
N. H
Bath
Galveston
Texas
Morro Castle Fire Claims Multiple Lives in 1934
A blaze at the S Morro Castle in 1934 killed several people, sparking investigations into safety measures and evacuation procedures. The incident drew attention to shipboard fire control and emergency readiness standards.
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S Morro Castle
Bath annual session notes officer elections and reception
The article details an annual Bath session with officer elections led by Lady Governess Nellie Hunt and Conductor Sadie Davis. Visitors from Massachusetts and New Hampshire attended, including Estella Smart and Della Dixon. A reception at Denchurch parish house honored Hunt and Davis, a gold neck chain was given to Lizzie Chaney for 30 years of service, and the gathering featured purple and white government colors with refreshments.
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Nellie G. Hunt
Alice L. Presen
Sedgwick
Amanda Wheeler
Waltham
Bath
Su- Recording
Reesey
Alice Tarr
Helen Peoples
Massachusetts
Estella Smart
West Lynn
Mass
Masachusetts
Elva
East Mass
Ella
Qualey
Carrie Purcell
Dover
N. H
Supreme
Della Dixon
Portsmouth
Denchurch
Nellie Hunt
Sadie Davis
Gertrude Stewart
Mary Curtis
Lizzie
B. C. Chaney
Roe
Sadie Save Ae
Ena
Recruit to report to Fort Dix initial assignment
Sept. 9 and will report to Fort Dix, N. J. as his initial assignment. Recruit Holderness is the son of Charles Holderness and Alice M. Pottle. His mother lives at 7 Huse Street.
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Fort Dix
Recruit Holderness
Charles Holderness
Alice M. Pottle
Huse Street
Sunshine Society Notes and Local Meetings Recap
Local notes show a PTA gathering at the Masonic hall with E S as hosts and a Saturday funds drive. Members Con vedinate, Gretchen Hatch and Irene Babb are listed for dining room duties. Sunshine Society met at Mrs Rideout’s home while Charles Blodgett received hospital care. Community members, guests, and families from Falmouth Foreside to Warren and Freeport were mentioned in social visits and travel.
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Electa Pradice Oy E. S
Masonic Hall
Con Vedinate
Gretchen Hatch
Eleaaie Eeema
Doris
Gladys
Irene Babb
Margaret Gile
Enterother Star
Oinha Pta
PTA
Irving J. Starlose
Falmouth
Charles Blodgett
Millay Road
Emily Rideout
Skowhegan
Milton Given
George
Lowell
Mass
Guy Sedgley Eirge Hackett
Linwood Hackett
Linda
Hampton
N. H
William Valentine
Bert Merrill
George Brawn
Freeport
Vv Dunlap
Honduras
Ea Dunlap
Jens Jeanette Bur
David Lynn
Alvah Pinkham
Eva Palmer
John Palmer
Warren
Warren High School
Sunshine Society
Della Rideout
Veterans Hospital
Togus
System roe Park ties two housing projects
Fragmentary OCR notes describe coordination of lighting for two housing developments. It mentions Maine Power and Sag City sharing responsibility to supply all lights for both projects. No clear dates or identities beyond these entities are provided.
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Maine Power
Local man earns honor after large travel patrol
A captain awarded a commendation for his role in the capture of places visited on a 10 000 mile trip. Earl Brown arrived back in Fairfield Monday after treatment for an abdominal finger. Mr and Mrs Carl Whitney departed Tuesday for their home in ee cee days with his partner Det ton Given.
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Earl Brown
Fairfield
Carl Whitney
Dromore Grange Beet Meeting Preview Filled Hall
The newly decorated hall was very pleasing to members at the meeting. The deputy and others from Ireland expected a large attendance, with Wednnp wednnp at igh udent.
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Senter's, Inc
Chief Frates
Utes Oer Savings “Loan Association
Front ST. Bath, ME
Ireach
Republican
TROOP
BOY Scouts
Bailey
North Street
Bath, Maine
Mercury
Tekes
Carl Fresch
Auburn
H. M
J. C. Steen
Howard
Jim
Timken
Washington ST
South St
Freektia Pierce
Mrs
Flavel Pierce
Government of
Aine
Montsweag
THE
Melody Makers
Lakewood Theatre
Baldpate
Lakewood Inn
Maurice Elwood Grant
USN
Sun
Mon
Richard Arlen
Patrick Morrison
Roe Park
Dromore Grange
Renee Ee
Ireland
Marengr
Ace
FBI
Ran Skelton
Tehel
Yvonne DE Carlo
Dan Duryea
River Lady
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