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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1940

Page

3

Bath Society Notes Highlight Local Birthdays and Visits

A Bath society page records Miss Marilyn Joyce Dyer's second birthday party at her mother Mrs Elsie Dyer's home with neighbors from Bath Brunswick West Bath and Lewiston attending. It notes wedding attendance for Alves L Beane and Murray Pulsifer, and lists numerous social visits, club meetings, and travels of residents from Bath Portland and surrounding towns.

Marilyn Joyce Dyer Elsie Dyer Lord Street Brewer Elmer G. Peters Joan and Christine Briggs Betty Laura Palmer Virginia Moran Clay Deraps Stella Briggs Mary Perry Dorothy Moore Sonny Palmer Kenneth Perry Teddy Jackie Briggs Bath Beverly Barbara Joy Laura Joy Brunswick Lawrence Palmer, Jr Dorothy Palmer West Bath Hattie Robertson Lewiston Phyllis Libby Merton LeMont Walow Street Alves L. Beane Murray C. Pulsifer George R. Skoflel North Harpswell Fhydlis Sandelin

Miss Normena MacKinnon Performs Poetic Readings

Miss Normena MacKinnon of Tonsham read Monday from poems by Ell for the American Woman's Association in New York City. She previously gave readings in Bath and studied at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York, appearing in several productions. She is now presenting dramatic interpretive poetry readings.

Normena MacKinnon Tonsham Ell American Woman's Association New York City Miss MacKinnon Bath American Academy of Dramatic Arts New York

Brown engagement announced with Kingsbury of Boston

Mr and Mrs Joseph Brown announce the engagement of their daughter Catherine Elizabeth to Ernest George Kingsbury of 726 Middle Street after an informal gathering at their home 20 Raymond Court. The couple plan a future wedding. Miss Brown is a Morse High School 1938 graduate.

Joseph Brown Catherine Elizabeth Ernest George Kingsbury Mitdle Street Raymond Court Miss Brown Morse High School Mr. Kingsbury Andrew Kingsbury South Boston Mass Augusta Kowalker Kingsbury South Boston High School Bath Iron Works Joseph A. Butler Harold Amés John Gaudet Samuel Lakin Francis Laly Carolyn Belanger Louise Gaudet Lena Gallant Lillian Belanger Marguerite Brown George Walker Frank Chase

Community Notes Highlight Visits and Local Gatherings

Harry Farnham returns from Boston after attending the Sportsmen's show while Mrs. Minnie Puller receives a sunshine basket from friends at 23 Corliss street. Mrs. Fuller remains bedbound for four months. John and Mrs. Dauphin travel to New Bedford for his father in law's death. Harry E Cooker leaves Ingalls Shipbuilding to take a federal maritime inspector post on the East Coast. Mrs. Cooke visits family in Willow street as she awaits reunification with her husband. The Nick-Nack club and St. Mary's guild meet with hostesses named, planning missionary work for Puerto Rico and a Grace church supper on Feb. 15. Jeanette Dowling hosts the S. O. S. club with future plans. Raymond Parsons visits from Lewiston. Mrs. Wishart recovers from a 15-week bed confinement after an automobile accident in Thomaston.

Minnie Puller Roy Lutz Corliss Street Fuller Harry E. Cooker Ingalls Shipbuilding Co Pascagoula Miss Washington D. C Cooke Edward Cooke Willow Street Kenneth Brown Bernice Carr St. Mary's Guild of Grace Church Thomas S. Aikenhead Fred D. Hill Puerto Rico Wilmer I. Voorhees Aikenhead Memorial Hospital House of the Good Shepherd Raymond Parsons Lewiston Parsons Archie Wishart Oliver Street

Longtime Shapleigh Postmaster Leroy Patch Retires

Leroy S Patch aged 77 retires after 44 years as postmaster of Shapleigh Corner. Born November 4 1862 in Newfield he moved to Shapleigh in 1894 and served as town clerk tax collector justice of the peace and overseer of the poor among other roles. He was appointed in 1896 by Postmaster General Jarvis during Grover Cleveland’s presidency and is a 49 year Mason with his daughter Alice Mansur and wife deceased since 1937.

Leroy S. Patch Shapleigh Corner Mr. Patch Newfield Shapleigh Patch William Wilson Grover Cleveland Alice Mansur Jamaica Plain Tremont House Boston The Masons

Kellogg Buys Kennebec House for Spring Renovation

Mrs. Vina G. Kellogg acquires the Kennebec House at 127 Second Street Hallowell and plans a complete renovation with papered rooms painted baths and a steam heating system supervised by Benjamin Blake.

Kennebec Second Street Hallowell Vina G. Kellogg Benjamin Blake

Bread Stuffing Tips From A Damp Kitchen

A soggy dressing spoils poultry. use stale bread or oven dried bread for stuffing. Toast fresh slices beforehand to prevent moisture and ensure a drier, crisper mix.

Iron Works to Build Fifth Duraluminum Mast for Nyala

The Iron Works plans a new 84 foot duraluminum mast for F T Bedford of 420 Lexington Ave New York to fit his 12 metre racing yacht Nyala. The mast mirrors the Vim design built for Vanderbilt and will be delivered May 1. The Nyala, built in 1938 by Henry B Nevins, is a 70 foot keeled wood sloop with 45 foot waterline and 12 foot beam. The Nyala home port is Southport Connecticut and its registry is Bridgeport.

the Iron Works Harold S. Vanderbilt F. T. Bedford Lexington Avenue New York City Vanderbdilt British Isles Bedford Standard Oil Co Nyala Vanderbilt Henry B. Nevins, Inc City Island N. Y Sparkman & Stephens Southport Conn Bridgeport, Conn Iron Works Ranger Gloucester Mass Newport R. I Miami Fla Robert Johnson

Foremen Club Banquet Speaks of Kennebec Shipbuilders

Toastmaster at Hotel Sedgwick Friday shares Bath shipbuilding lore. Pres. William S. Newell recounts captains and crews who sailed Sewall and Bath built ships worldwide with salty anecdotes. A tale recalls Captain Jim Murphy performing a daring field surgery with a belaying pin and waxed thread. remarks also cover a ship medicine chest mix up from No 12 to No 6 as a voyage remedy.

Hotel Sedgwick William S. Newell Kennebec James F. Murphy Sewall Jim Murphy Royal Yards

Outside machinists sponsor banquet at Hotel Phoenix

The outside machinists plan a social banquet on Friday night February 16 at Hotel Phoenix. Committee members Matthew L. Harrison and Lawrence F. Thayer expect about 150 members to attend. Those in the department who want to go should sign up at the outside machinists' office.

Hotel Phoenix Matthew L Scotty” Harrison Lawrence F. Thayer O. M

Plant Safety Rules Tighten Footwear and Truck Riding

As of Feb 1 1940 Gen Man Thomas R Allen bans sneakers canvas tops or moccasins in plants and amends Rule 34. A tin shop employee was injured jumping from a yard truck leading the safety committee to restrict riding on yard trucks to the driver and his helper only.

Man Thomas R. Allen Employer’ Safety Committee

Shipyard crew incident leaves two men hurt

James Rockefeller, an outside machinist, sustained a minor right knee injury last week in a pipe staging incident. Paul Vermette, a shipyard worker, had a close call when a cover struck his face but caused only a glancing blow and no serious injury.

James Rockefeller Paul Vermette

Winfield Snell Returns to Tin Shop After Navy Yard Work

Winfield Snell resumes duties at the tin shop following a period of employment at the Philadelphia Navy Yard. He brings experience from the yard to his local trade.

Winfield Snell Philadelphia Navy Yard

Thebeau Tours Portsmouth Yard Authority and Band Plans Form

Harry W. Thebeau material agent spent two days last week at the Portsmouth Navy Yard evaluating store department changes for the local plant. Brian M. Jewett and Reginald Stacy, both musicians, have formed a novelty show band with dancers and vaudeville acts, booking engagements for spring and summer. Joe Avery of Dresden, formerly Bath, also joined. Lester Spinney, a store department member, won pools predicting Morse Edward Little and Morse South Portland games, sharing one prize with Harry Ring.

Harry W. Thebeau Portsmouth Navy Yard Thebeau Portsmouth Yard Brian M Brian” Jewett Alex Burgess Assembly Department Reginald Stacy Joe Avery Dresden Bath Jewett RKO Lester Spinney South Portland Edward Little Harry Ring Roland Hill

James Francisco Promoted to Leading Man Role

James Francisco advances to leading man in the outside machinists division, marking a notable career step within the shop’s ranks.

James Francisco

Sportsmen's Show Draws Boston Garden Attendees

Edward E. Sonia of the tin shop joined plant employees at the annual Sportsmen's Show held at the Boston Garden last week.

Edward E. Sonia Tin Shop Boston Garden

Birth of son Philip Thomas to Mr and Mrs Chester Lorentsen

A son weighing seven pounds was born Saturday morning at Memorial hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Chester Lorentsen of 35 Mechanic Street. The baby has been named Philip Thomas. Mr. Lorentsen works in the outside machinists division.

Clarence Fullerton Mechanic Street Memorial Hospital Chester Lorentsen Philip Thomas Lorentsen

Crooker Couple Welcomes Donna Lee At Local Hospital

It was a seven pound daughter arriving Sunday at the hospital for Mr and Mrs Roland G Crocker of 11 Crescent Street. She has been named Donna Lee. Mr Crocker is a leading man tank tester at the plant.

Roland Crocker Crescent Street Court Bath Memorial Hospital Donna Lee Roland G. Crocker Crescent Street Crocker

Pipe Shop Bowling League Averages Lead by Eddie Billings

Eddie Billings tops the Pipe Shop Bowling League with a 963 average, edging Bernard Plummer by three pins. Ken Lord places third, with Ernie Kingsbury and Paul Gurney among those over 90.

Pipe Shop Eddie Billings Bernard Plummer Ken Lord Ernie Kingsbury Paul Gurney Lord Kingsbury Aja Ne Gurney Hop Elegals Inva Gantangie Hunt Gediman Parks Conley Penal Oris Farrar Pga Watson Murphy Eens Cone Gilpatrick Tavilor Marr Atkegie Buffkin Mitchelson Norton Baeeee Lennox Weltiese Andrews Rielly Ceeetan Seeeres Demille Freres

Bath reports record year with no fatalities

Bath city records show the fiscal year 1939 40 closed Wednesday without a fatal accident of any kind, a rare outcome amid rising statewide auto deaths. Also noted are a dance contest winners, a censored wartime letter from Bath to Italy, a theft at Standard Furniture Co, a bottle mishap with a whiskey brand, and planned community events including baked bean supper and Legion Auxiliary card party.

Bath

Bowdoin Hosts Ninth Forum of Modern Religious Thought

The Bowdoin Christian Association opens its ninth annual Forum of Modern Religious Thought with a keynote by Rev. Harry Me serves of Cohasset Massachusetts on the theme Religion a Philosophy of Life. An undergraduate committee led by Charles P Edwards Milton Mass Lendall B Knight Alfred and James A Doubleday Binghamton N Y directs the program.

Bowdoin Christian Association Harry Meserve Unitarian Church Cohasset Mass Charles P. Edwards Milton, Mass Lendall B. Knight Alfred James A. Doubleday Binghamton, N. Y

Orders thawing machine to combat frozen Bath pipes

Bath Water District orders a self heating thawing machine after severe winter freezes. The device clamps to pipes and uses high heat to melt ice quickly. Supt Libby notes frost reaches four feet underground. the coming mild spell could drive it deeper.

Bath Water District Libby

Vomvaska Wright Marriage Returns Filed in City Clerk Office

Otto Vomvaska of Greenfield Center New York and Dorothy E Wright daughter of William Hill 645 Middle Street were married February 5 by Rev Frederick P Moffatt. Witnesses Eleanor T Hill and Margaret H Hanscom.

Otto Vomvaska Greenfield Center N. Y William Vomvaska New York Dorothy E. Wright William A. Hill Middle Street John W. Gilmore Frederick P. Moffatt Eleanor T. Hill Margaret H. Hanscom

Rabbits Taxed by Eastern Maine Critics Over Transfer Plan

Eastport sportsmen oppose a proposal to trap and transfer rabbits from Washington and Hancock counties to other areas. They warn the move would deplete local supplies and threaten families relying on rabbits as an extra food source. Hunters note the region has already suffered rabbit shortages after past trapping and shipping reduced local stocks.

Eastport Washington Hancock Washington County Campobello Grand Manian

Caswell Couple Celebrates 68th Wedding Anniversary

Twenty seven neighbors and friends joined a reception honoring Mr. and Mrs. Irving A. Caswell for their 68th wedding anniversary at the Ocean Park home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Hamlen. A daughter, Miss Gara Caswell of Allston, Mass., attended.

Gara Caswell Allston Mass Irving A. Caswell Charles E. Hamlen Ocean Park

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mrs Ray Green Rockland Hulda McMahan Donald F Preble North Grammar School J Gertrude Silsby Austina Mitchell Lubec Isle of Shoals Light Carl L. Robinson Bedford Street Herbert Mitchell Marine Hospital Portland Mitchell Mutchéll Roger M. Luke Maine General Hospital Ortile E. Page Marius H. Page Eastern Memorial Associates Hotel Kenmore Mark C. Plewelling Bangor Milford Y Lewis Washington Street Robert Mitchell Weeks Street Linwood Ray Farnham Robert Keen Walter E. Taylor Highland Street Abby McCabe Bernice F Achorn Arthur Davis Frank Newcomb George Paulin Floral Street Fallen Paulin Dorothy E. Groves Oliver E. Groves Arthur J. Sarkis Anter F B. Britt Britt Povich Front Street Coffin Street W. N. Landers Pickard Field House City Clara Wooderidge Cambridge, Mass Anna Packard Fred D Hill Bostom Wiliam R Freeman Westfield Edward Lemoine North End Park Street Howard Rogers Alphonse Turcotte Arthur Gilmore Harold Conney Reginald Barser Barter Walter Read Will Enmcertacous Thursans C Ler Hutchins M Adele Hutchin Edith G Small Joseph Dauphin Spring Street First Baptist Church J. W. Kelley Bath Friends Frank Moolamb Jason A Merrill Washimeton Lamb Elmer D. Greenleaf Auburn Frank Martin Ralph O Dale University of Maine Virginia H Bailey Boyd L Bailey Li Pcom Alien Morse Francis Bruce South Ozone Park L. I Percy Savage Five Islands Gretchen Trott Roland Trott Edwin Andrews Sally Julie Cummings Sandra Carol Johnson Patricia Smith Sandra Daley Edwin and Theodore Andrews Sargent Legard Judith Trott John Oliver J. Edward Drake, Jr Reginald Lombard Mr. Drake Mrs. Lombard Frederick E. Drake Arthur Sewall 2d Woman's Auxiliary Diocese of Maine Episcopal Church Augusta Prank E. Southard National Council of the Episcopal Church Walter Staples Eliot Roy Shackford Nathan E. Coffin Whitman R. Mitchell Charles E. Doten Beacon Street Bar C. Kimble New York World’s Genesia Chapter CBS Masonic Temple Horace W. Ward Lewis J. Sanborn Clifford B. Smith Carl H. Pinson James A. Broom Elton R. Blaisdell Marie C. Merrill Colby College Waterville Jason A. Merrill Caroline Harrison Roy Moore High Street Leah Merrill Farmington Normal School Fred F. Ingraham Delia Low Massachusetts Maine Daughters Hotel Vendome Franklin W. Johnson Celia Eames Madeline Meredith Robert King Discord Thomas Bregger Belle Glade, Fla Charles Anderson Mrs. William §S Newell Arthur Shorey Los Angeles Cal President Coolidge Mar P I Hong Kong China Japan Shorey National City Bank of New York Orient Ralph Seekins Washiingten Street Morris S. Povlett Florida Daytona Orlando St. Augustine William Owen Tufts College Col Henry W Owen, Jr Oak Street Raymond Palmer Sylvia Lardina Ann Caverly Herbert T. Caverly Patty Stover Ralph Palmer S . Daley Janice Perham Carol Ames Beverly Ellis Jean Norton Susan Norton Beverly Coombs Sandra Moore Beverly Hooker Adie J. Broom Willam J. Craft Orono Laura Craft Ladies Aid of Beacon Street Church Clinton Pratt William J. Craft House Edward St. Martin Leeman Drake Clifton Tedford Charles I. Madden William Ginn Watertown Eric Anderson Marjorie J. Scott M. Adele Hutchins Kendall P. Lord Walter J. Anlcker John Perkins Calvin E. Farnham Cranmore Mountain North Conway N. H Frederick N. Sewall Kansas City Sea Island, Ga Sidney W. Noyes Dobbs Ferry James D. Clark Rupert H. Baxter John Whitmore Southwest Harbor Theodore A. Earl North Street Harold H. Conley Panama Canal Zone Harry Cooke John Purington Bowdoinham Delmar Curtis Olive Andros Turner Court Sumner Sewall Rumford Nathan A. Cushman Mexico Cushman Chicago Mexico City Cincinnati New Orleans Mississippi Ruth Skillings Edward Fay Edward, Jr Everett Margaret Hector Fargo N. D Oak Grove Seminary Vassalboro William D. Sewall Sanford B. Nickerson Jesse Kenderdine Beacon Junior Aid Albert Tedford William H. Shea Henry C. Wright Keith McLuer Ralph Crocker Wilbur F. Higgins Lester Knight Mechanics Building Theresa Auru Camden John Parker Thomas Murphy Cosmopolitan Club Burton L. Preston Ardenne A. Stott Winter Street Ladies’ Auxiliary William Donnell Robert Manson Harry Williams Ernest Freeman Frank Perry Russell Colby Olney Perry Alice Johnson Donnell Harry Farnham John Dauphin Tarbox Street New Bedford Nick-Nack Evelyn MacDougall Christianson Union Street Court Jeanette Dowling S. O. S. Club Marshall Boudreau Foster's Point Road Baths Woolsey Secreary Edison Irving Spencer Margaret Hall School Versailles Edwin M. Puller, Jr Treas. L Eugene Thebeau Safety Committee No. 8 Fairway Bath Country Club Theodore Earl Earl Kendall Lord Sidney Herbert Earl Pulsifer William Adams Adams Paul Stinson John Mullaney Cleveland Holbrook Mary Cunningham Grace Parish Frances Callan Buddy Bonney Betty Jones Joseph Swanton Italy Gibraltar United States England France Germany Standard Furniture Co Center Street Boston Strong John L. Sullivan Front John L Independent Office Lowell Temple P.S K. of P. Hall American Legion Auxiliary Legion Hall Club Garret Bowdoin Vomvaska-Wright
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