Bath shipyard tales of Cap Neal and naval life
Historical sketches recount Everett W. Neal known as Cap who joined Bath Iron Works in 1892, rising to foreman and shaping shop culture. The article also covers safety drills, yacht production, Coast Guard patrol boats, and personals from the yard, with notes on war era work and disarmament views.
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Iron Works
Everett W. Neal
Bath
Bangor
Neal
Cap
B. I W
Thomas W. Hyde
Ger. Hyde
Elmer Davis
Foreman
Philadelphia
B. L W
Charlie Lockery
W. B. Hagzett
Edward W. Hyde
New Meadows
New Meadows Steamboat Co
E. W. Neal
Washburn
Woodland
Quincy
Mass
Russian menace to prove check to disarmament discussion
Ex Governor Percival Baxter addressed the Portland Rotary Club at a Friday luncheon. He spoke on the Soviet Republic of Russia and Communism, drawing on his recent personal visits to Russia and outlining implications for disarmament.
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Russia
Portland
Lifelong Friend Pays Tribute to John L Stoddard
A longtime acquaintance recalls John L Stoddards journey from agnosticism to Catholic faith and his late life work. The piece celebrates their enduring friendship, Stoddards translations from German French and Italian authors, and a poetry volume he published decades earlier.
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John L. Stoddard
the Independent
Edward Stoddard
John
Gilmanton
New Hampshire
Edward
Jesus
Christ Jesus
Christ
Dr. Felder
Freiburg University
Switzerland
St. Paul
Plato
Lake Como
Felicia Launch Marks Era For Bath Iron Works Yacht Line
The Felicia, first diesel electric yacht, slid into Kennebec waters at Bath Iron Works for United States Senator Jesse H. Metcalf. The event capped a 34 year record of 22,000 tons of vessels, with 43,000 shaft horsepower and 22 million pounds of steel used since reopening. Launching featured Senator Metcalf and guests, signaling a pause before seven 165 foot U. S. Coast Guard patrol boats.
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Felicia
Bath Iron Works Corp
United States
Jesse H. Metcalf
Providence
R. L
William S. Newell
Bath Shipbuilding Plant
Senator Metcalf
Kennebec
Newell
U. S. Coast Guard
Senator
Metcalf
S. E. Guile
Boston
Guile
Francis Chafee
R. I
Delightful Evening at Sebasco Lodge Ends in Insightful Talk
Reginald Wright Kauffman former European correspondent for The New York Herald Tribune spoke at Sebasco Lodge on Sunday. He reviewed European leaders and current conditions since Versailles, describing disarmament delays and the region's political and economic turmoil while fielding audience questions.
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Europe
Cosy Sebasco Lodge
Reginald Wright Kauffman
New York Herald-Tribune
Kauffman
League of Nations
Sebasco
Walter Fogg
Portland
William S. Kenyon
Nathan A. Cushman
E. S. Cushman
Kenneth Cushman
Shore Acres
St. Petersburg
Fla
South
Kenyon
Arthur Henderson
Great Britain
Aristide Briand
France
Gustav Stressemen
Germany
Mussolini
Carol
Romania
Aca
United States
Georgetown Freewill Baptist Church Celebrates 150 Years
Georgetown marks 150 years of use and service as its Freewill Baptist church observes the anniversary. The present home dates to 1883 with the original church records beginning Sept. 26, 1798 and the 1828 building later moved, Belfry dedicated 1915. Rev. F W Hovey leads the celebration with an Old Home Day program and a joint service with related congregations.
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Georgetown
First Baptist Church
New Durham
N. H
Benjamin Randall
Parker's Island
Frank Hovey
Second Baptist
Five Islands
Keep Out of Way of Fire Dept Says City
City fire department committee urges public not to obstruct emergency vehicles during alarms. Ordinance details require drivers to curb and halt, prohibit crossing hose lines, and keep at least 300 feet away while responding and 600 feet during operations. Violations carry fines up to 20 dollars.
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Fire Department
Brothers from Michigan meet after thirty years apart
Myer L. Singer departed last Sunday for Port Huron Michigan after a five weeks visit with his brother Max Singer and family of Brunswick. The brothers have long resided in Michigan and Maine and this visit marked the first meeting for exactly thirty years.
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Myer L. Singer
Port Huron
Mich
Max Singer
Brunswick
Michigan
Maine
New Managers Engaged for Baths City Home
Mr and Mrs Matthew C McPherson of 397 Washington street have been engaged by Supt Sidney L Eaton of the poor department to assist in the management of the City farm and began their duties Aug 1. Eaton plans to add two cows to the herd of four and extend activities to raise revenue toward self support. The Oliver family resigned July 31. Mr Oliver a painter and paper hanger will start his own business. Under new management no additional help will be needed. Three Bangor High School graduates enter Wellesley College Sept 21: Frances W Clough Catherine A Epstein and Mary M Gibbons.
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Matthew C. McPherson
Washington Street
Sidney L. Eaton
Poor Department
Eaton
Fred W. Oliver
Elson E. Harford
Oliver
Bangor High School
Wellesley College
Frances W. Clough
Herbert T. Clough
State Street
Catherine A. Epstein
Harry Epstein
Essex Street
Mary M. Gibbons
Agnes M. Mullaney
Birch Street
A. J. WhitneyVisits Son In Biddeford From Vallejo
A. J. Whitney of Vallejo California visits his son Orin F. Whitney in Biddeford. He left Biddeford in 1896 and served thirty years in navy yard work, now retired on pension. Whitney is widely known among the citys older residents and enjoys renewing acquaintances.
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A. J. Whitney
Vallejo
Calif
Orin F. Whitney
Biddeford
Navy Yard
Mr. Whitney
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Bath Iron Works Corporation
Albert J. Gallant
Treas. L
Eugene Thebeau
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Halonia Gielow
Sylvia Aletesich
Caroline
Charles Blair
Stacy
Barter
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Armstrong
Thompson
Holmson
Richards
Leon
White
Merritt C. Gackenbach
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Puller
Smith
Benson
Wallace
Waters
Harry Wallace
Rittall
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J. A. Hirshfield
Tallapoosa
Juneau
Alaska
H. C. Moore
New London
Conn
H. D. Haverfield
Mary Twomey
Josephine Hamblin
Harold Avery
Winnie Quinn
Mr. Chaney
John F. Osborne
George Babine
Charles F. Blunt
Mr. King
Jack S. Arsenault
Mr. Farrin
George Guay
Mr. Robinson
LeRoy FP. McLean
Mr. Wallace
Armand Petit
Mr. Perry
Baxter
America
Spain
China
India
Asia
Africa
South America
Sovie
England
Optometrist
Rev
O. W. Folsom
Sebasco Lodge
Baths City
Matthew C. McPhearson
P. & F. Corbin Builders’ Hardware
Sherwin-Williams Paints
Stanley Hardware
Johnson Bros CC
Bath-Main
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