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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1957

Page

6

Labor draft interest marks Bath shipbuilders' war effort

Fortnightly Bath Chronicle notes support for a labor draft to aid war. Bath businessmen see impact on local industry with Hyde Windlass and Bath Iron Works workers, while townsfolk plan Popham Beach events and a torpedo boat destroyer launch. Local outings and visits fill social pages as officials and residents adjust to wartime demands.

Manley Bath Iron Works Dorothy SS. Sewall William D. Sewall Secretary of the Navy Josephus Daniels

Board of Education Meets to Choose Flood Successor

The Board of Education will hold a special meeting this evening to select a successor to retiring Superintendent C. N. Flood who will move to Saugus Massachusetts. About 40 applications have been received for the position.

Board of Education C. N. Flood Flood Saugus Mass Clarence N. Flood Giles A. Stuart Rockland

Bath News Briefs Reflect War, Local Ventures and Visits

Local notes report vacations for Miss Elsie Oliver and Miss Mildred Nichols, and several residents heading to Kent's Hill seminary or visiting relatives in New York. Major General Pershing plans immediate training for 27,000 camp-based officers, with three Bath boys among the selections. Bath reflects road, bridge, and school board matters as well as community events, parades, and a large excursion by the Eastern Steamship line to Boothbay Harbor and Popham Beach.

France Pershing Bath Loyal F. Sewall Paul Wing Alan Cole Eastern Steamship Lines Westport Boothbay Harbor Popham Beach Boothbay

Bath honors Capt William F Hussey in 1917 enlistment honor

Aug 19 1917 Bath Maine celebrates Capt William F Hussey 876 High Street as one of two state officers to win commissions in the US Reserve Army and train recruits at Ayer cantonment. Marion A Raffael Lewiston leaves for Bay Point to rest two weeks at Wallace cottage. Over 200 attend Henry Butler At Home at Moatsweag Farm Woolwich. Tomorrow pie day for the first Maine Heavy Field Artillery at Brunswick. Housewives of Brunswick and Topsham have

Bath Maine United States Reserve Army Ayer Cantonment William F. Hussey High Street Marion A. Raffael Raffael Lewiston Bay Point Wallace Cottage Henry Butler Moatsweag Farm Woolwich First Maine Heavy Field Artillery Brunswick Topsham

Bath News and War Measures Highlight August 20 1917

Aug 20 1917 Bath updates note Perth Amboy tug crew home near Bath as war zone arming and insurance premiums rise. Severe Bath thunderstorm damages Central church. fire following lightning is extinguished. Local residents Crosby Burnham listed, Emilio de Gogorza recital for Red Cross planned, families report sons joining American forces. Readers listed with new arrivals and relocations.

Bath Times Office Harry Beals Central Church Gilmore Box 45

Bath excursion marks annual ride for Bath Military and Naval Asylum

Reynolds reached Bath on the way to Burnham for a vacation as the L A W St A R Co ran a special trolley for the Bath Military and Naval Asylum children to Lake Grove Auburn. The Patten Free Library trustees may close Wednesday from four to five for the De Goyorza concert at the Bath Opera House, likely keeping patrons away while staff attend.

Reynolds Bath Burnham Bath Military and Naval Asylum Lake Grove Auburn Patten Free Library de Goyorza Bath Opera House

Drownings Spark Swift Bath Area Search Effort

Three youths acted quickly after notification of drownings as divers and police guarded the scene. Bath Fire Chief Richard J. Frates arrived with resuscitating gear while a sheriff coordinated a long evening search from the White Spot Sea Grille. The Medical Examiner ruled the deaths accidental. two coast guards and BIW divers prepared lighting as the last body was recovered. The incident echoes a nearby fatal rip tide involving Air Force airman Bernard Wascoe.

Bath Richard J. Frates Brunswick Naval Air Station Philip Hodgkins Leon Genthner Stanley Turner Bath Iron Works Fire Department White Spot Sea Grille Arlington Edward SK. Newell Thibodeau Litchfield Bnas Wend Biw Clifford Small Ralph E. Hanson Roberts Funeral Home Richmond Air Force Bernard Wascoe Allentown Fox Island Ronald Yesenofski Wascoe

Bath hosts ceremonies for 350th anniversary leaders

Community leaders from Bath and surrounding towns gather in the ward room to celebrate Bath 350th anniversary. Attendees include M. Main Jr and George Cary II, Bath Area Chamber of Commerce officials, City Council members, Postmaster Hartnett, Hyde Windlass Co leaders, BIW figures, and state and local dignitaries.

M. Main, Jr George F. Cary Howard W. Mayo Bath Area

Exeter student among victims in seaside drowning

A youth who warned authorities and the Exeter academy student were among three drowning victims recovered Sunday evening at the beach. The Exeter student, cited for Red Cross junior life saving training, is the son of Mr and Mrs Edward Myers of Walpole.

Arlington Exeter Academy Red Cross Edward Myers Walpole

Cox's Head Weekend Cottage Outing

Mr and Mrs Stanton C Dozo and Mr and Mrs L N Carlisle of Bath traveled to Rye and Hampton Beaches on Sunday. Mr and Mrs Edwin F E Hill and son Edwin Jr of Stratton visited. Nathaniel Percy was there on Saturday.

Stanton C. Dozo L. N. Carlisle Bath Rye Hampton Edwin FE. Hill Edwin, Jr Stratton Nathaniel Percy

Powers and Michaud File Marriage Intentions

Allan G. Powers of Freeport and Miss Marie Michaud of 16 Liberty Street filed their marriage intentions at the City Clerk’s office, Harry F. Ring.

Allan G. Powers Harry A. Powers Freeport Marie Michaud Lorenzo A. Michaud Liberty Street Harry F. Ring

38 Morgan Horses Participate In Woolwich Show On Sunday

A perfect summer day drew more than 300 spectators to the Maine Morgan Horse Club show in Woolwich. Judge Richard G. MacAvoy presided as 38 Morgan entries competed across numerous classes from foals to stallions with many winners listed and proceeds supporting Morgan magazine subscriptions for Maine libraries. Debby Harv of Rockland, among the youngest exhibitors, will represent the club at the Eastern States Exhibition in Springfield in September. Valmy Thomas, 27, reserve catcher for the New York Giants, previously played for several teams in 1956.

Popham Beach Bath Soldier Boys George Popham Club H. T. Stevens Harland McCoub Dresden Kennebec Morgan Horse Farms Woolwich Sundiy The Maine Morgan Horse Club Richard G. MacAvoy Montpelier Miss Gardiner Harland McCobb Hugh Smith Winthrop South Woolwich Maine Morgan Kennebee Casablanca Seabet Frances Garcclon Exeter Meridawn Winnegance Queen Charles Small Meadowbrook Bobby Twilight Hugh Stith Gaydawn Robert Keenan Lisbon Falls Merryman Rosemarie Rowell Portland J. Q. Dusky Debby Harv Rockland Peter Moro John Vtroneer Kennebec Cory Kennebec Morgan Farm Choice Mistress Mr. McCobb Sunday News Corvetee Norman Thompson Kittery Leah Helen May Cocoa Chapman Mayne Mr. Small Wasecka Mr. Robinson Jack McNery Justa King Jane Small Mrs. Chapman Ebony Girl Mr. Thompson Trencher Corvette Kennebec Miss Heary J. Q Dusky Mr. Keenan Gay Dawn Keenan Parade Clas Choice Child's Morgan Jubilee Atlanta Stallion Ethan Don Red More Royalton Joan Darling Thwana Marybello New England Morgan Club Ponvernors Maine Club Maine Morgan Club Cornish Springfield Mass Valmy Thomas New York Giants Minneapolis Johnstown Albuquerque, N. M

Regular Smith Tobey Legion meeting set for Thursday

A regular meeting of Smith- Tobey Post American Legion will be held at 7 30 p m on Thursday.

Smith- Tobey Post, American Legion

Probate Notices From Bath Court For August 1957

Court of Probate at Bath Sapadahoe announces notices for the estates of Dean Farnham and John Parker. Hearings set for September at ten in the forenoon. letters testamentary may issue to Lithian Farnham. accounts presented by Virginia Parker and Bath Trust Company. Judge Harold J. Rubin signs.

Bath Sapadahoe Virginia M Parker Lida A. Howard Bath Trust Company Imwda A Howard Harold J. Rubin Bathfin Susadahoe Thoausane Bath Independent Iaid John P Callan Wall France Callan Cathian John Townsend George Town Elsie M Townsend Elsie M. Townsend Chester Plant Tate Vivian Phiento Vivian Plant Belizabeth A Williams Allowancs Ty Sagadahoc Tereby Tad Leon F Bates West Bath Alice Ro Small Itrix June Parks Lewis Rath Forrest Ro Lewis Oral Nye Fred Dana Pinkham Eatheut FPDNA M Wana Woolwich Foen Fx Tor J Bradford Sprague Phivotburg John P Cares Harold J. Riubin

Hundreds Attend City Park Concert Marking Shipbuilding Anniversary

Several hundred locals gathered Saturday evening in the city park for a band concert celebrating the 850th anniversary of shipbuilding in America. The Dunlap Commandery Escort Band directed by James Footer performed marches overtures and waltzes for about an hour to praise from the audience with car horn blows and applause. The program began with Barnum and Bailey Favorite and included Them Busses Hail to Lewiston The New Colonial March Boundsman's Delight Rain Medley Marie Elaina Waltz Falling Leaves Moonlight Serenade and The Star Spangled Banner with associate director Cecl Vo Rowland leading two numbers.

City Park America Dunlap Commandery E-cort Band James Footer Lewiston Marie Elaina Cecl Vo. Rowland

Cadets Prepare Field Drill in Houston Stadium Pageant

Cadets plan an evening field drill exhibition at the Houston stadium as the close of a celebration pageant. Funds from the event will be added to the Atlantic City fund.

Houston Stadium Atlantic City

Also Mentioned on This Page

Bath Daily Times Bath Shipbuilders Frank H. Turner George I. Smith Smith Camp Nequasset Turner Hyde Windlass Charles Hall John L. P. Burke Charles Sagadahoc County Ayer Yates Sterling, Jr U.S.N Wilson Sterlin Jackson King Tavern Wiscasset Ralph Bragg Duncan Ann Moose Pond Marion Rossiter Worcester John A. Morse Summer Street Jennie R. Morse Fred Owen Boston Town S. Graham Blandy Greenwich, N. Y L. M. Emery Bath Trust € Co Bangor Joseph Cass Freemont L. Hogan Viola F. Hogan William E. Hogan Bedford Street Walter M. Brooks Malden Lester Pratt Charles Brackley Fairfield Mr. Pratt Gladys Berry Shaw's Percy Clerks Jimmy Reardon A. J. Dunton Augusta Albert Lemoine Lynn Napoleon Lemoine George A. Coombs J. H. Mendell Engineering Co Manchester N. H U. S. Shipping Board Coombs Portsmouth R. C. Meeker William Baltimore S. J. Meeker Washington Street George Wagner John Lemont Mason Canal Zone Panama Front Street Foundry Arthur S. Hyde New York Naval Reserve Naval South Brooklyn War Department Platts Fsburg Herbert E. Worrey Ulysses G. Coombs Lou Bucknam Brooklyn N. Y Bucknam F. S. Bowker of Phippsburg Tulle Edith Hartwell H. E. Williams Sebasco St. Mary’s Lawn C. H. Mason Elsie Oliver Office of Register of Probate Mildred G. Nichols Office of Register of Deeds M. H. Jewett Percy Miller Albert Attaya Kent's Hill Seminary A. H. Shaw Ferry Street Ferry and Commercial Street William J. O'Brien Columbia Hotel Emery Fish Market Lowell's Market Ferry Commercial Streets Shaw Charles Koughan New York City New York Houghton's Wharf Houghton South Water Streets Reed Nichols 2d Quincy, Mass Charles L. Nichols Bath Street Biddeford Army Y. M. C Popham Hyde Estate Thompson’s' Corner Llewellyn Rogers Verna B. Philbrook Nina E. Perry G. R. Griffin Dorothy Newton, Mass Arthur Gauthier Austin D. Miller Hyde Park Fred Mitchell Upper Washington Street J. Randall Dunn St. Louis Lillian Grindall This City Fred Genthner Bremen Adelaide Percy Brooklyn Naval Hospital Cook's Corner Peterson's Hill Blind Crossing Pearl Dunbar John Kendrick Bangs George Sonia U.S.N.R.F George C. Wetherbee Detroit C. Pp. Wetherbee B.I.W John Davis Strong Diamond Match Co Fort Preble McNeal and Lasky D. Frank Koughan Commonwealth Art Colony Fort Baldwin H. A. Hus Joseph Gaudreau Bath Opera House Orchestra Joseph Katta Milliken Regimental Band Sherman Clark McFadden Elizabeth Webber Marcia M. Stinson Harrison and North Conway Mary Flaherty Newell Cooper Amos F. Perry Paoli L. W. Oliver Perth Amboy St. Mary's Parish Sabine Mildred Nichols Frank A. Small Robert Gordon Howard Parks Ray Parker Don McCullum Cpl J. P. Crosby Pvt Walter Burnham Fort Baldwin, C. A Emilio de Gogorza Frank Coffin Frank Mr. Coffin Rachel Coffin Trufant Street Sumner American Aviation Mr. Sewall American Ambulance Corps George C. Nichols Milton S. Kimball Fred R. Lord Clarence P. Oakes Daniel F. Koughan Thomas E. Sullivan Plattsburg Barracks Grand View Hotel New ‘Meadows River Mince A. Copeland Mary Goldstein Sam Fleisher Harry Small Livengrub Lena Sapersteine Henry Shariff A. Small David Cohen Esther Rifkin E. Hoffman Kerwin W. Reynolds Thompson Bros Connecticut Cox Morgan Barbara’ L. Brewer Register Barbara T. Brewer Sagadahoe John Evans Tate Bedford John Evans, Jr Ltovd Hooker Delmore H Gilman Cleo.m Gilman Barbara L. Brewer Barbara L Brewer Barbara. L. Brewer Register
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