Complete plans for this year's concert series
Bath's Cooperative Concert Association met for a business session to finalize the membership drive and plans for the season. Officers were elected and Beatrice Patterson outlined the drive with her help remaining through the week. Mayor Rogers endorsed the effort and Edwin R. Andrews of the Bath Board of Education voiced strong support for music education. Memberships gain access to ten other concerts regionally, with no single admissions sold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Cooperative Concert Association
Central Church Parish House
Fred D. Hill
G. Baer Connard
Connard
Joseph I. Smith
Arthur W. King
William Turpie
Harry L. Day
Joseph O. Purdue
Arthur Sewall
John P. Carey
Jane Stevens
Beatrice Patterson
New York
Cooperative Concert Service
Patterson
Walter C. Rogers
Rogers
Edwin R. Andrews
Bath Board of Education
Andrews
Board of Education
Portland
Community Concert Association
Columbia All Star Opera Quartet
Helen Oleheim
Josephine Tuminin
Nino Martini
Igor Gorin
Miss Cunningham thanked by American Theatre Wing for Stage Door Canteen work
Miss Mary Cunningham, dance teacher, received a letter from the American Theatre Wing War Service thanking her for performing at the Stage Door Canteen in New York. The note praises her cooperation aiding service members and hopes for a return engagement soon. Cunningham and pupils were admitted through Lucile Stoddard to dance for troops. Stage Door Canteen appears at Bath Opera House this week as her school opens its tenth year on Sept. 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Cunningham
American Theatre Wing
War Service, Inc
New York City
Miss Cunningham
Stage Door
New York
Stage Door Canteen
James E. Sauter
Entertainment Committee
Lucile Stoddard
Bath Opera House
Limited Bay Invasion Opens Early With Ammo Delays
The Interior Department restricts ammunition to farmers and ranchers for controlling predatory animals, delaying many hunters. Bay duck season opens early, with locals already drawing Coast Guard permits and duck stamps amid planeloads of military traffic and scarce ammo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interior Department
Fish and Wildlife Service
Merrymeeting Bay
Coast Guard
Parade praised as model for public safety and beer industry
Ed Carey fire chief lauds parade turnout inspections and surprise checks as key to efficiency. He compares brewer self regulation to fire department oversight, noting prevention and public protection as widely supported practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Carey
Fire Department
West Bath P T A to Hold First Fall Meeting at Lowell School
West Bath P T A plans its first Fall meeting at Lowell school on Oct 5. Local social notes list numerous visits, gatherings, and family events across Bath and nearby towns, including anniversaries, guest stays, and weekend trips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Bath P. T. A
Lowell School
Billy Small
Arthur Lemont
John Sylvester
Elizabeth Young
Barbara Gallagher
Alfred Neal
Carl Cornish
Dwinal Cornish
Berry Mills Church
Knights of Columbus Hold October Planning Meeting
The Knights of Columbus met Sunday under Grand Knight Alexander Burgess. Members discussed October activities and chose the committee for the month, already planning several social events for the coming period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Columbus
Alexander Burgess
Portable schools planned for camp children in Cape Elizabeth
Cape Elizabeth officials report that two portable units measuring 117 by 28 feet will be provided to serve 280 pupils daily in two sessions. The plan follows a meeting with federal, state, and town officials to address crowded classrooms in the trailer camp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cape Elizabeth
Bath Postmaster Rules for Overseas Christmas Mails
Bath postmaster Edward Hartnett urges sending Christmas gifts to service members overseas by parcel post only until October 15. After that date a soldier’s written request is required with each parcel. Gifts should be under five pounds, within size limits, and clearly addressed with rank serial number and post office routing details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward N. Hartnett
Mr. Hartnett
Navy
Army
Fishermen to gain increase by order in Maine
Boothbay Harbor Maine September 22 The Office of Price Administration granted an October to March price rise for round fish aiding small boat fishermen by allowing ungutted sales at higher ceilings Codfish up from three to five cents haddock from three to four and a half cents hake from three to three and a quarter cents The increase comes as fishermen face higher costs and seek added income for the ten months ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boothbay Harbor
Office of Price Administration
Maine
Arthur R. Greenleaf
The
Sea and Shore Fisheries Department
Greenleaf
OPA
Federal Fisheries Agencies
Mrs Walter Anliker Visits Cape Elizabeth Host
Mrs Walter Anliker of Cape Elizabeth arrives for a two weeks visit with her mother Mrs John W Scott on Garden Street, sharing family time in the seaside town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Anliker
Cape Elizabeth
John W. Scott
Garden Street
Birthday party for Corp Kenneth Baker in Woolwich
Woolwich notices describe a Saturday party at Mr. and Mrs. Walter Baker’s home for Corp. Kenneth Baker of Fort Knox with ten days’ furlough. Guests gave gifts including money, cigarettes, and a Sheaffer pen set. Burgeoning club meetings and local visits fill the week as teachers and residents plan gatherings and travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Baker
Corp. Kenneth Baker
Fort Knox
Tenn
Corp. Baker
Clayton Stinson
Halburt Condon
William Clancey
Maureen
Sandra
Everett Baker
Maurice Colby
Albert Temple
Maralyn
Hayden
Milton Baker
Bowdeinham
Loring Maybury
Carlton Day Reed
Ralph Durgin
Merle Jameson
Roland Raines
Day's Ferry
Frank Walker
Spinning
Woolwich Dedicates Memorial Tablet for Local War Heroes
The Woolwich ceremony unveiled a wooden honor roll memorial to local service members with a future plan to replace it with bronze. Frank R. Bailey and Rev. Gowdy spoke on duty, freedom, and sacrifice while Miss Hathorn and Miss Bowers drew the canvas from the display. James M. Lands praised civilian defense efforts as the town vowed to preserve the memorial for both the living and the dead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roberta Hathorn
Betty Bowers
Miss Hathorne
Miss Bowers
Frank R. Bailey
Woolwich
Mr. Dauphin
Navy Club
J. M. Gowdy
Bailey
America
Europe
Asia
Africa
Pacific
Rome
Col. W. T. Gardiner
James M. Landis
Civilian Defense
Mr. Bailey
Lincoln and Knox Towns Exceed Quota
Maine War Finance Committee reports Region No. 4 Knox and Lincoln counties surpassing their goals. Boothbay reached 80 000 on a 65000 quota, Bristol 70000 on 68000, South Bristol 40000 on 30000, Monhegan 6500 on 5000. Lincoln Academy Newcastle aims to top 40000 with 19000 sold. regional chairman is Leon A. Dodge of Damariscotta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Maine War Finance Committee
Knox
Lincoln
Boothbay
Bistol
South Bristol
Monhegan
Lincoln Academy
Newcastle
Lincoln County
Leon A. Dodge
Damariscotta
Personal Finance Co. Celebrates Customer Appreciation Month
Personal Finance Co. marks September as Customer Appreciation Month to honor borrowers and business associates. Mr. Raymond, Bath office manager, notes the program reflects year round gratitude and underscores customers’ role in the company’s growth. Posters and decorations adorn 174 Front Street as staff members Miss Helen Grondin and Miss Mary Lee join in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Personal Finance Co
Mr. Raymond
Bath
Front Street
Raymond
Helen Grondin
Mary Lee
Sisterhood Clambake Celebrates Mr Williams Birthday
A clambake hosted by the Sisterhood honored Mr Williams with a decorated cake and inscription. The event featured ice cream and homemade cookies, plus a serenade of Happy Birthday to You. Attendees included Mrs Williams Potter, Mr and Mrs Shea, Mrs Curtis, Mrs Stewart, Mrs Emins, Mrs Garcelon, Mrs Melzard, Miss Mikels, Mrs House and sons Lester Roy, Master Thornton Williams, and Senator Neil Bishop with sons Roland and Jake of Bowdoinham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Williams
William Potter
William H. Shea
Mary Curtis
Gertrude Stewart
Emsins
Rose Jean
Sadie Garcelon
George Melzard
Sophie Mikels
Delmar House
Lester and
Roy
Thornton Williams
Neil Bishop
Roland and
Jake
Bowdoinham
Northern lights enchant Bay Point residents this cold Friday
Bay Point observers enjoyed a long display of northern lights on Friday night with changing shapes. The post office closed for the season last Wednesday signaling the end of 1943 operations. Visitors and locals like Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Maxwell of Richmond and Mrs. H S Keen Bay Point postmaster shared news and greetings as several families departed or relocated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bay Point
Arthur Maxwell
Richmond
H. S. Keen
Jamaica
N. Y
Dutch White
Fannie Stimpson Pushard Dies at Dresden Home
Mrs. Fannie Stimpson Pushard aged, died Sept 10 at her Calls Hill home Dresden. Born in Brunswick to Elizabeth Call and Lamont Stimpson she lived with relatives after losing her mother. She married Harry E. Pushard and taught school for 12 years directing the Dresden school board. Funeral Sept 12 conducted by Rev. Tom G. Akeley. Interment Pine Grove cemetery Dresden Mills. Out-of-town mourners listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fannie Stimpson Pushard
Calls Hill
Dresden
Brunswick
Elizabeth Call
Lamont Stimpson
David Call
Emily Call
Harry E. Pushard
Bessie Stimpson
Pushard
Bridge Academy
Dresden Mills
Leslie A. Bailey
William R. Houdlette
Mellville Randall
Clayton Goodwin
Pine Grove Cemetery
Sanford Brown
Waldoboro
Norway
Hamilton R. Bailey
Orange
Mass
Bath Couple Hosts Anniversary Dinner for Bonneys
Mr. and Mrs. Horace P. Morse welcomed family guests to a dinner marking the 45th wedding anniversary of Mrs. Morse's parents, Mr. and Mrs. James T. Bonney, long residents of Bath. The Bonneys, married in 1898, have two children and strong ties to local organizations. a chicken dinner followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace P. Morse
West Street
Hartland
Hyde Windlass Co
Daniel Bisby Bonney
Bonney
Albert Strout
Annie Strou
Albert L. Bonney
Germaine
James H. Bonney
Barbara Morse
James H. Morse
U. S. Coast Guard
Virginia
Card of Thanks for Dorothy L. Colby’s Loss
Ernest Colby expresses gratitude to relatives and friends for kindness and sympathy after his daughter Dorothy L. Colby’s death and thanks for the floral tributes. Mr and Mrs Harry Hubbard of Portland who once resided here have returned home after a brief Bath visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy L. Colby
Floral Tribune
Ernest Colby
Harry Hubbard
Portland
Here
Bath
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Association
Central Maine Power Co
Bath Teacher
Brewing Industry Foundation
Frank H. Holley
Main ST
Waterville
West Bath
Mina Knight
Stanley Williams
William Bailey
Mary
William Bailey, Jr
Alpha Booker
Nathan Johnson
Bath Memorial Hospital
Christel Cornish
Francena Williams
Ernest Williams
Frederick E. Boudreau
Mary Alice
Chicago
Stella Gaudette
Marshall Boudreau
Melrose
Sabine
John Pooler
Eugenia Chamberlane
George Bailey
Lannes Fuller
Bath Iron Works
Rock Hill Inn
Eleanor Wright
Carol
Priscilla Wood
Velma Cornish
Melford Perham
Edward J. McMann
J. C. Jorgenson
Newport
R. IL
McMann
J. W. Larrabee
Clara Hammons
Dana
Leah Maxon
Belfast
Charles Hammons
Ednar L. Owens
Fletcher Waterman
Janice
Mr. Perham
South Woodstock
P. Lewis
Holden
Camp Hood
Tex
Roger Holden
Pleasant Hill
Elizabeth Cotheau
Joseph Robichaud
Henry Boudreau
Mack Michaud
Bingham
Michaud
Norridgewock
Joseph Derry
West Roxbury
E. A. Litch
William Dorr
Ellsworth
Clarence Seavey
Clarence Moore
Alice Lancaster
Perey Holbrook
Philip J. Wenz
Newark
N. J
Blanche Littlefield
Day’s Ferry
Charles Harrington
Juniper Point
David G. Reed
Arlington
Suzel Howard
Saco
Cpl
George Ames
Gilbert Ames
Turner Field
Fred S. Brown
Harold Perkins
Corpus Christie
Texas
Milton Carlton
Carlton
Elda Wright
William Duplissa
Hallowell
Maria Savage
Harold Stanton, Jr
Navy Induction Center
R. I
Charles Howard
Pembroke
Ralph Rice
Good Will Club
Sagadahoc Ferry
Arthur Orr
Florence Carlton
Harry T. Fitch
Alton Munsey
Ralph Bowers
Betty
Pratt Institute
Fred Beaney
New Brunswick
Rice
Vera Skillings
Walter Smith
Merton Bearce
Lawrence
Fred Brown
Arthur
Morris Rice
Nelson Rice
Raymond Rice
Jenese Carol Rice
Dorothy Brown
Harriet Howard
Wistay
Ralph Wilco
Aol
Mary Wright
Milton Hathorn
Eben Dana
William T. Gardiner
Allied
Marshal Badoglio
Italy
International
James T. Bonney
Union Street Court
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