Bath society notes mix military moves and social calls
Capt Joseph A Butler of Bath's Battery D 240th Coast Artillery will move his family from Cape Elizabeth to Fort McKinley Portland harbor as their harbor forts undergo renovations. The column also records visits, engagements, club meetings and social events across Bath including Tea at Ardsley notes, a wedding engagement announcement, travels to Boston and New York, and local club activities.
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Joseph A. Butler
Bath
D. 240Th Coast Artillery
Fort McKinley
Portland Harbor
Cape Elizabeth
240Th
Family Returns From Boston Visit With Son
Mrs Langdon T Snipe and family returned to their home on Lower Middle Street after a two weeks stay in Boston with her son Jesse Ridley. Dr and Mrs Langdon T Snipe left Friday to spend a week in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Mercer
Middle Street
Boston
Jacqueline Harkins
Waldoboro
Mrs
Edward MacCormick
Bedford Street
Wellington A. Moore
Weeks Street
Portsmouth
N. H
Bart O'Donnell
G. Thomas Murphy
Linden Street
Niagara Falls
N. Y
Alfred Britton Smith
Alfred, Jr
Brooklyn
Emanuel Gallant
Floral Street
Smith
Morse High School
Margaret Adams
Ernest Stanwood
Brunswick
Lower Middle Street
Jesse Ridley
Langdon T. Snipe
New York
Edward Stacey Arrives for Nine Day Leave in Norfolk
Edward Stacey U S N on duty in Norfolk Va arrived Monday to spend nine days leave with his parents Capt and Mrs George C Stacey at 50 Washington Street The visit underscores a brief homecoming for the naval serviceman before resuming duties aboard his post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Stacey
U.S.N
Norfolk
George C. Stacey
Washington Street
Nash Remains Asteady Leader At Bath Iron Works
Foreman Nash began at the Texas yard then Iron Works in 1920s, worked at Cornerbrook Foundry and other mills, and joined Bath Iron Works in 1927. Married to Edith Purington, they reside at 38 Edward Street with daughter Dorothea nearing nursing training at Augusta General Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nash
Edith Purington
West Bowdoin
Edward Street
Dorothea
Augusta General Hospital
East Brunswick fabrication plant to reshape shipyard operations
The column notes the East Brunswick fabrication plant will bring wide changes to the shipyard and possibly alter the main plant in unprecedented ways, based on discussions by officials and engineers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Brunswick
East Brunswick plant to start rapid fabrication shift with 75 workers
The East Brunswick branchexpects quick growth as 75 workers arrive by week’s end. Mold lofts and major fabricating functions move from the main yard to the new facility, consolidating production and adding a 150 foot galvanizing annex to end outside galvanizing reliance.
Return to the Main Plant and Disposal Questions
The article addresses resuming operations at the main plant and examines possible disposal options. It notes ongoing discussions among management and local authorities about environmental and financial implications, aiming to reach a feasible plan for waste handling and site closure.
East Brunswick Expansion Tied to Bath Iron Works Growth
Space gains from transferring departments to East Brunswick prompt expansion of office facilities as Bath Iron Works handles growing business and new cargo carriers. Delisting move to NYSE on Dec 23 follows a stock run to new highs, while staff changes shift personnel to purchasing and general management offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Brunswick
Iron Works
Building owner opens workwear shop near Water and King
John B. Sarkis, formerly of Bath, owns a new building at Water and King streets and plans a workmen's clothing store in Damariscotta while likely renting half the structure. The Bath Iron Works Forum meets at Morse High School on Monday evening January 6 with Budget Engineer John W. Osborn stating no speaker is chosen yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Water and
King Streets
Water
John B. Sarkis
Bath
Sarkis
Bath Iron Works’ Forum
Morse High School
John W. Osborn
Lions Club hears plant supervisor address personnel issues
John R. Fortin plant personnel manager spoke at the Wednesday Lions Club meeting at Hotel Sedgwick. He delivered an engaging message outlining the many problems faced by plant personnel and potential solutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John R. Fortin
Lions Club
Sedgwick
Marine Supt Steininger on Vacation in New York City
Marine Superintendent Edward P. Steininger and Mrs Steininger are spending a vacation in New York City as reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward P. Steininger
Mrs. Steininger
New York City
Yacht to be built at shipyard berth expansion
Alden Anderson of New Jersey, MIT graduate, works at East Brunswick fabrication plant as assistant to John R. Newell. Clarence E. Turner Jr. of Portland is the maintenance foreman. The yacht for Harold S. Vanderbilt may be placed on a new building berth in the extreme South yard. If the new ways measure 450 to 500 feet the yacht and a destroyer could be accommodated simultaneously.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornerbrook Foundry & Machine Shop
Pilgrim Chevrolet Co
Iron Works
Maine Central Railroad
New England Structural Co
Everett
Mass
Edison
Weymouth
Boston Chamber of Commerce
Old Iron Works
Pres. Newell
Fore River
Quincy
East Brunswick
Harding
Mackinnon
Alden Anderson
New Jersey
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
John R. Newell
Clarence E. Turner, Jr
Portland
Harold S. Vanderbilt
Whitmores Reside After Weekend in Saco and Augusta
Rich mond column notes Mr and Mrs Whitmore spent weekend in Saco and now live with Mr and Mrs Carl Roberts. Personal items list weekend visits by multiple locals including Mrs Leah Littlefield and Mrs Margaret Peabody plus attendance at the Augusta reception of Frank L Douglass Grand Patriarch of Maine and visits to Brunswick to see Sarah O Cook past president of the Rebekah Assembly.
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Whitmore
Saco
Carl Roberts
Leslie Gardner
Leavill Proctor
Weeks Mills
Margaret Peabody
Melissa Brackett
Dixfield
W. Marie Clarke
Millinocket
Frank L. Douglass
Augusta
Maine
Katherine Soule
Skowhegan
and Leighton Gardner
Leah Littlefield
George Caswell
Sarah O. Cook
Rebekah Assembly of Maine
Brunswick
Winter Street Church adds twenty eight members this year
The annual meeting announced Winter Street Church admitted twenty eight new members this year, increasing the membership by nineteen. Officers elected include Jane A Goodman church clerk and J Gertrude Silsby treasurer, with Rev Joseph O Purdue and others named for committees. The Fireside club united with Central Church Young People to form the Pilgrim Fellowship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winter Street
Jane A. Goodman
J. Gertrude Silsby
Missionary Society
Arthur K. Purington
Pilgrim Fellowship
Mr. Purdue
Cent Society
Fireside Club
Central Church Young People’s Society
Joseph O. Purdue
Langdon T. Snipe
Omar W. Folsom
Frostina E. Marston
Janette Smith
Roswell Haskell
Warren Higgins
John Kimble
Doris Henderson
Barbara Matter
Doris Stickney
Mary Morse
Eunice Melzard
Alma Tait
Norma Hathorne
Leona Henderson
Beatrice Avery
Col- Teen Rowe
Identification Cards Sale Hits New High
The 1940 sale of Bath identification cards for free Carlton Bridge use reached 3997 issued by Monday noon, 68 more than all of 1939. City officials expect a toll-free bridge by 1941 and anticipate continued excise tax sharing with the State, with 50 cent card sales continuing for residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Carlton Bridge
John W. Gilmore
Funeral attendance for Dr William L Has kell in Lewiston
Dr and Mrs Hugh D Grant of Front Street attended the funeral of their friend Dr William L Has kell in Lewiston on Wednesday. Miss Carolyn M Moses of Washington Street returned home after ten days with Mrs William Campbell of Cape Elizabeth. Marriage intentions filed by Charles W Shaw of this city and Miss Mildred F Goodwin of Bath and Lynn, Mass. John Hyde Phillips, son of Mrs John C Phillips of Boston, painted the December 14 issue cover and visited his mother at Small Point Beach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh D. Grant
Front Street
William L. Haskell
Lewiston
Carolyn M. Moses
Washington Street
William Campbell
Cape Elizabeth
Charles W. Shaw
This City
Harry G. Shaw
Philadelphia
Mildred F. Goodwin
Bath
Joseph W. Rogers
Lynn
Mass
Clara Rogers
Portland
Saturday Evening Post
John Hyde Phillips
John C. Phillips
Boston
Eleanor Hyde
Phillips
Small Point Beach
Community activity and local notices in Bath
Jehovahs Witnesses distribute tracts and offer to play phonographs door to door. Greek community hosts tea for Greek War Relief at Grace church parish house, forming a six member committee. Berwindglen coal cargo arrives at Kennebec Wharf from Newport News. Interior painting and new carpet at Winter Street church proceeding. Men’s club members help remove old carpet and clean auditorium. VFW plans midwinter conference attendance. Christmas play by Sister Crescentia at Daughters of Isabella hall December 22. Colonial club meeting canceled, Colby coach to speak in January. Beautician business sold. new owner to continue operations at Washington street site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Grace Church Parish
Winter Street
Men's Club
Walter McNaughton
Nathaniel T. Palmer, Jr
Edgar D. Leavitt
Arad E. Richmond
Charles E. Hewitt, Jr
Harry T. Passmore
Edgar T. Hatch
Carl H. Pinson
Ernest R. Freeman
Herbert L. Anderson
Elmer
M. Crescentia
St. Mary's
Daughters of Isabella Hall
Juniors to Present a Minstrel Show
Southern Stars Minstrel Show sponsored by Morse high school junior class will be in the auditorium December 19 at eight. Two acts feature end men Stewart McPherson Stanley Brimigion Clifton Leeman John Brown. second act highlights individual talents with Jeannette and Dorothy Williams marimba phone duo and new vocalist William Raynes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Stars
Morse High School
Stewart McPherson
Stanley Brimigion
Clifton Leeman
John Brown
Jeannette
Dorothy Williams
William Raynes
David Y. Alkazin
Elizabeth Williams
Dwight Pierce
Norma Steussy
Ruth Cogan
Edith Walker
Geraldine Nickerson
Gertrude Haskell
Kathleen Harkins
Marjorie Grace
Gertrude Dole
Barbara White
Mary Anderson
Marjorie Nichols
Alice Dennison
Marilyn Cummings
Martha Morse
Helen Cormier
Frieda McAllister
Helen Tabor
Barbara Stanton
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Williamstown
Joseph Avery
Everett White
Melville B. Clark
High Street
John Sylvester
Chestnut Street
Walter S. Glidden
Edith K. Weeks
Malden
John W. Brown
Woolwich
Fernando Hutchins
Norma Jean
Joan
Martha Jane
Hutchins
Bath Iron Works
General Electric Co
Arthur Sewall
The
Stonehouse
David Graham
Flying Point
Hambro
Trygve Carlson
Norway
Jennie M. Oliver
218
Oak Street
Percy W. Oliver
Everett, Mass
Howard Clark
Cliff Island
Richmond
Frank Sylvester, Jr
Frank Lemont
Lower
Mr. Sylvester
Erving Campbell
George F. McMann
Oakhurst Dairy
Liberty Street
Mr. McMann
Edward B. Hamblett
Pratt Street
Natick, Mass
Frank Donahue
Stephen S. Marshall
Pan-American Airways
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Baltimore
Mr. Marshall
Mrs. Marshall
Lancelot H. Cooper
Bath Iron Works Corp
John Hunt
Percy Hodgkins
Horace Morse
Elizabeth Lawrence Society
West Street
Carolyn Carpenter
Virginia Andre
Germaine Bonney
Elaine Noyes
Joan Heal
Janie Trott
Dorothy Gilchrist
Barbara Morse
Sidney Webb Noyes
Dobbs Ferry
East Sebago
Madelyn Noyes
W. Peter Carey
John Ray Ewers
Pittsburgh
J. W. Carey
Chicago
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Ardsley
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Eva Kingsbury
Boston Garden
W. Emery Chase
J. Franklin Farnham
Farnham
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Robert Paisley
Somerville, Mass
William Paisley
Carl J. Hambro
St. Louis
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N. J
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Orono
John H. Freeman
Rutherford, N. J
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Althea Barstow
Woodlawn
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Lester Campbell
William W. Smith
Stockton Springs
Raymond Smith
Daniel MacDougall
Knick Knack Club
Lauriston Cat
Roy Lutz
Corliss Street
Robert Brownell
Cobb Road
Walter Austin
Falmouth
Lucius M. LeMont
James Francesco
Upper
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William A. Grevers
Rockville Center
Long Island, N. Y
Susan Cutting Grevers
Dorothy Milliken
R. N
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Hyde Park
Joseph Szlekis
That Town
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Alfred Quist
John Louis
Memorial Hospital
Raymond V Nordlund
Sebasco Estates
Discord
Bert Lonn
Rose Street
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John Burgess
Edward Page
Archibald M. Main
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Guy and
Lois Maier
Fryehall
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George Geiler
Fall River
Vinal Haskell
Frederick E. Drake
Culbert McGay
New Milford
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Springfield
Mr. McPhee
Arthur S Crockett
George C. Minard
Catharine Hoover
Arlington
Florida
Clare M. Coombs
Rupert M. Irvine
North Street
New England Tel. and
Tel. Co
Durward T. Shorey
Helen and
Katherine Shorey
Hartford
Conn
John Black
Grove
Street
Amory Houghton, Jr
Belfast
Spencer Bay
Amory Houghton
Ernest Sherman
Auburn
Dudley S. Leavitt
Center Street
Sherman
Shin Pond
Roger Skillings
Ledlie H. Berry
Bowdoinham
Donald Sewall
Boothbay Harbor
Wesson’'s Maternity Hospital
Philip S. van Hook
Thorndike, Mass
Hettie Hodgdon
Cedric Martin
Willow Street
Edward L. Larrabee
Winship Street
Edward Lowell, Jr
Fred C. Scribner
Maine General Hospital
Scribner
Emma Chestra
Annie Gregory
Elizabeth Gregory
Wellesley, Mass
Hotel Sedgwick
Lucille K. Johnson
Lennox Hill Hospital
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North End
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Quaker City
East
New York Stock Exchange
Hayden, Stone & Co
I T
Jeannette Roy
Nic Nac
W. Dayton Hill
Rudolph Roy
Alyn H. Jewett
Westport
Brian M. Jewett
Man. Thomas R. Allen
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James K. Kakos
Dummer Street
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Margery Scott
Vinal King
Margaret Gordon
Winter Street Church
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Asa A. Wilson
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Alfred McCoy
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