Work progresses on Bath Box Co. factory site
Construction advances rapidly on the Bath Box Co. plant in West Bath to replace the Washington street mill destroyed by ore. The new building 103 feet by 254 will house a planing mill and box machinery, with a boiler house and electric operation. Completion expected early next year with river frontage and a Maine Central railroad siding under construction.
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Bath Box Co
West Bath
Trufant
Washington Street
Wee Sngie Nor Setek
New Meadows
Maine Central Railroad
New England
Arid
Enereee
Trufant’s Crossing
West Ba
Southern Lads Barbecue On USS Bath Docks
Officers and crew of the USS d from Wor berthed at the Bath on works sis docks held a Thursday barbecue at Thomas point in Brugwick. A 100 pound pig roasted over charcoal with special sauce and side dishes fed 75 people. The event, organized by Everett Johnson with Brunswick USC officials, included a men versus officers ball game and plans for another gathering and a possible Apes versus Snipes baseball game.
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Bath
Sis
Thomas’ Point
Brugewick
Yates
Tennessee
T. van‘ Hook
O. P. Feraeeed
New Meadows
Ferguson
Louisiana
Everett Johnson
Brunswick Usc
Oil spoilage concerns in 18th century America
In mid eighteenth century America oil was considered a nuisance due to it spoiling surrounding salt. The observation links crude oil to degradation of nearby salt supplies. Old writings note crude oil as problematic in regional industries.
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America
Directors Hear Reports From Auxiliary at Memorial Hospital Meeting
The auxiliary directors met in the staff room with Mrs. Wilmer Voorhees presiding. Reports covered previous meetings, purchases by Mrs. Arthur King, including cups and towels, and progress on equipment like water coolers.
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the Memorial Hospital
Wilmer I. Voorhees
Arthur Colby
Arthur King
Ee Genta
Aetictar
Charles B. Doyle
G.thomas Murphy
Walter Upham
Ralph O. Dale
Nightingale Club
Frank Gokey
National Geographic
Donald McRae
Norman Adams
Helen McCorr
Evelyn Gagin
Ralph Lewis
William Dennison
School of Nursing
R. Clinton McFadden
Elm Street Baptist Church
Seth Mullin
Bowen Torrey
West Bath
Swedenborgean Church
John Parker
Country Club
Leonard Wetherbee
G. Thomas Murphy
Motor Corps
Miss Bates
Maine Highway Commission defers approval on Bath route bids
Two bids for the Bath 0.64 mile highway approach were opened after revision but rejected for now as higher than prior estimates. The commission cites ledge removal and cement work costs, noting the Federal government previously rejected the July bid and suggests a future decision at the next meeting.
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Carleton
Bath
State Highway Commission
Ing
Federal Public Office
Public Roads Office
Barrows
Maine Highway Commission
W. H. Hinman
W. H. Hinman, Inc
Federal Public Roads Office
New York
Western Avenue
Vine Street
Measuring Patterns: bust loosely. hips pulled tight
Instructions advise placing a tape measure around the bust without pulling tight while hip measurements require a fairly tight pull.
City Government Approves Loan for Truck and Incinerator
City council voted to authorize a loan of 37,500 to fund costs for a new truck and an incinerator. The measure, presented at Tuesday night’s meeting as part of a broader budget survey, faced delays in approval.
Cosmo Garden Club Plans Annual Flower Show
The Cosmo Garden Club nears completion of plans for its flower fruit and vegetable show on September 23 at the club rooms. Judges to be named soon, with arrangements due by 12 30 PM and judging from 1 to 2 45 PM. Members list includes Harriet Ann Hodg, Doris Humphrey, Bernice, Rachel Messenger and others for classes such as miniature bouquets hats mantels petunias and driftwood designs.
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Cosmo Garden Club
Bers
Harriet Ann Hodg
Bernice
Doris Humphrey
Eunice
Rachel Messenger
Ruth Silverman
Petunias
Helen Roberts
Elizabeth Dunbar
Amy Irish
Nellie Goodrich
Ada Deering
Rachel Nichols
A. Adams
Roscoe McFadden
Mabel Harris
Clinton McFadden
Tax Appraisers Move Toward City Survey
Tax appraisers plan to begin a city wide survey to equalize property values. Ralph E. Bare and Herbert D. unities will coordinate crews in multiple towns while local workers handle clerical tasks. Project aims include a two month outside phase, completion by May 1, and a potential tax rate reduction if city valuations rise. Edward Birkenwald of the State Bureau of Taxation is in the city advising officials on the process.
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Che Cmailcars
Ralph E. Bare
Herbert Dunities
Oo Country Inc
Sharon
Cleveland
Battle Tle Creek
Pileanew
Lenoir N. C
Cole
Precra dl
Edward Birkenwald
State Bureau of Taxation
Dedication Notes Highlight Mrs Dean’s Support for Odd Fellows
The Odd Fellows thank Mrs. Fred R. F. Dean for her strong interest in renovating their building and for her role in the transfer of property from the Universalist church. Members praise long hours and loyal service, with ongoing preparations for Saturday and praise from the public as renovations progress.
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Portland
Odd Fellowship
Annals of Bath
Domenic H. Cardosi
Justine Hamilton
Ethel Potter
Annette Pinkham
Robert Newman
Loring J. Brown
Albert Thompson
Arthur Panazu
Harriet Cromwell
Order
Bath
Fred R. F. Dean
Dean
Universalist Church
Odd Fellows
Bodies of
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Thomas Point
Ole Bunny Bays
J. Horace McClure
Cobb-Watson CO
John J. Desmond
Lincoln Lodge OF Bath
Odd Fellows Hall
Allister Grant
Portland Men's Singing Club
Elmer J. Currie
Houston
Lincoln Lodge
Portland Men’s Singing Club
Universal Justice
Currie
Universalist
Lincoln Lodge, Lo.o.f
Desoto
Plymouth
Sell Repair Service
Chrysler
Bath Auto Co
Preete Tol
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