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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1939

Page

5

Social notes and travel from Bath and nearby towns

A long list of brief society items highlights visits and trips around Bath Maine including Charles Doyle from Sarasota visiting the Comeaus on Brunswick Road and planning a week at Navajo hotel. Other guests include Mrs Emery Bibber and Mrs James Broom visiting Portland, Ralph Covel from Newtonville staying with Bath connections, and Miss Louise Stewart of Boston visiting Pear Street. The column covers theater, club gatherings, weddings, and travel to New York, Boston, Philadelphia, and Florida, plus local charity meetings and notable absences from Bath. It notes a Red Cross home service unit project and a Junior Crass play event at Bradford Junior College with accompanying chaperones. It reports multiple weekend trips, engagements, and social club activities among Bath residents and visitors.

Charles B. Doyle Sarasota Fla Melvin Comeau Brunswick Road Ladies’ Aid Central Church Home Service Unit The Red Cross Charles T. Jackson N. Gratz Jackson Richard Quick Harry W. Crotman Margaret R. Foote

Unanimous election of Fred W. Quimby as GOP chairman

Fred W. Quimby was unanimously reelected chairman of the Republican city committee for 1939-40 at a large meeting in the common council chamber. The 65-member committee, 45 present, welcomed Quimby with an ovation and elected Mrs. Carroll A. Deering as vice chairman, with Mrs. Joseph L. Yates as secretary and Quimby as treasurer.

W. Quimby Republican City Committee Common Council Quimby Frank H. Turner Daniel A. MacDonald Nathan E. Coffin Albert Thompson FE. Mason Wright Carrol A. Deering James A. Bimson Deering Joseph L. Yates Roscoe G. Bunley Carlton Bridge Ellery E. Whittemore Harold P. Savall John A. Lord

Democrats select Burgess Jr to lead city campaign

Democratic leaders praised strong turnout at the Tuesday meeting in the aldermanic chamber to organize the municipal campaign. Alex Burgess Jr. was unanimously chosen to succeed ex Alderman Ralph Covel as secretary treasurer Leslie Wald was re elected. A rally is set for March 4 in City Hall square with amplified sound. The committee plans to expand by adding three women in each ward and John J Mulcahy joined Ward 7. Next meeting is Monday at eight in the common council chamber.

Democratic Party Ralph C. Covel Alex Burgess, Jr Covel Leslie J. Wald Municipal Auditorium City Hall Square John J. Mulcahy Common Council Chamber

Progressive Union Teens Friday Session with Miss MacKinnon

Miss Normena MacKinnon of Topsham will guest Friday as the Cosmopolitan club hosts the Maine Progressive Union in an all day event. Officers to be elected at 10 30, luncheon at noon, afternoon program with readings from Edna St Vincent Millay and other poets, and musical numbers.

Normena MacKinnon Topsham Cosmopolitan Club Maine Progressive Union Miss MacKinnon Edna St. Vincent Millay Millay

Bath Iron Works notes and gossip about safety contest

Politics recedes at the Bath Iron Works as about 1500 employees plan a three night celebration at Morse High School with 3100 guests. The semi annual safety contest, Reds vs Blues, awards a $1 penalty to the losing team and rewards safety reporting and treatment, boosting workers health and reducing insurance costs.

Three Night WPA Vaudeville Opens Soon at High School

Stanley M Brown chairs a three night celebration with Howard Bates Rodney Upham and others guiding planning. The Winter edition of Maine's Federal Theatre Project brings a vaudeville show traveling from Portland with orchestra stage crew and chorus. Shows run 8 to 9 40 nightly with dancing until 1 a.m. Thursday and Friday and midnight Saturday in the auditorium and gymnasium. Ernie George will lead a 15 piece orchestra and a blues singer. Harold McElman oversees gym decoration with aid from Richie Priney Bragg and Haskins among others. Work begins Thursday morning with company time.

Stanley M. Brown Howard Bates Rodney Upham R. H. Haskell Lance H. Cooper Richard Frates Harold L. Adams Harry B. Briggs Briggs Maine Federal Theatre Project WPA Portland Ernie George Roland Hill Harold McElman McElman Brother Richie Tifishop Duncan Bragg Arthur Haskins Ernie Sarkis John Preney Esther Dunham Berlin N. H Mal Hallett Dartmouth Rumford Benny Leonard Harvey Hodgman Laurier Pelcher Cass Deane Jerry la East Slim Turner Bob Causer Laurier Pelcher Jis New England

Fortier Oversees Platform Build on Gym Track

Frank Fortier directs policing and construction tasks for a platform built on the gymnasium running track for the 15. The effort aims to prepare the venue for an upcoming event with strict safety and layout requirements. Fortier coordinates crew, materials, and timing to minimize disruption and ensure compliance with plan specifications.

Frank Fortier

Bath Readies Three Big Nights at Local Dance

The Bath celebration will feature nightly dances with a different couple leading each evening. B I W private fire department will run check rooms and serve refreshments. Cecil Fullerton will assist and a New York engineer from the Maine WPA vaudeVille troupe is on call. Around a thousand are expected each night with about 10 percent not attending. Charles W. Osborne of the engineers drafting room is expected to seek the city marshal post, a Bath native and Morse high graduate who serves in Battery H, 240th C. A. C. and is the step grandson of the police night captain John Foley.

Olive Guild Anne Kimball Miriam W. Kimball Fort Walton Fla New Orleans Guild Charles M Boyd Newton, Mass Kimball Walter B Warren West Newton Mass Fort Warren John H. Hyde Williamsourg Va Cecil Fullerton New York Maine Bath Charles W. Osborne Engineers’ Drafting Room Osborne Stephen Osborne Elsinore Avenue Morse High Battery H John Foley

Safety engineer screens two films for Journeymen’s Committee

W Emery Chase Jr of Augusta and formerly of Bath presented moving picture films at the Journeymen’s Safety Committee meeting in the conference room last Thursday. The films titled The Fall Guy and Open For Infection showed at noon will be repeated for the Executive Safety Committee next Thursday.

W. Emery Chase, Jr Augusta Bath Journeymen's Safety Committee

Newell Wilson May Be Sent to South America by Lincoln Electric

Newell Wilson a Morse high class of 1933 and University of Maine 1937, a tack welder at Lincoln Electric Co., was in New York on business Monday. Rumor says he may be sent to South America by the Cleveland company, after spending a year at the firm’s Cleveland plant following graduation.

Newell Wilson Morse High University of Maine New York Wilson South America Lincoln Electric Co Cleveland Ohio

Final acceptance trials for destroyer Sampson at Boston Navy Yard

Vice President Archibald M Main and senior officials endured three days aboard the 1850 ton destroyer Sampson off Massachusetts during acceptance trials. Heavy fog and gale forced extended sea testing including a four hour high speed run while a wireless relayed concerns to officials and family. The same issue notes a Dartmouth Winter Carnival band and local political race results in Ward 7 with Dunton and Conky facing off.

Archibald M. Main Henry O. Trowbridge Harry B. Briggs, Jr Edward P. Steininger U. S. S.sampson Boston Navy Yard Atlantic Bay State Navy Yard Iron Works Pres William 58 Newell

Bill Daley Eyes Ward 7 Alderman Seat

Friends predict Bill Daley will win Ward 7 as a Republican backed by Democrats. They note his close fourth place to retiring Mayor Donald N. Small in the GOP caucus and expect him to retain Republican support while capturing the Democratic vote. Enrollment favors Republicans in any event.

Bill Daley Boss Burner Bill Donald N. Small

Ward 6 Republicans back Howe for alderman ticket

Workmen living in Ward 6 who favor the Republican side hail John M. Howe, a veteran machinist, as a strong head of their ticket. Powers, the Democratic incumbent and pipe shop assistant foreman, is seen as a solid challenger though Howe’s nomination gives the opposition a real chance.

John M. Howe John H. Martin Powers Powers Howe

A F L Organizer Visits Bath With Union Cards

Charles Yunckert national organizer for the A. F. of L. was in Bath Monday and plans to return Thursday. He noted in this column the authorization cards his organization submitted to all units.

Charles Yunckert A. F. of L Bath

City News Briefs and Community Notes

Police seek the motorist who struck and broke off a hydrant at Middle and Granite, causing water service disruption while repairs were made. A yearly Soldiers Reunion at Salvation Army headquarters drew a good crowd despite icy travel, with a year-end report and plans for 1939. Jerry Haile of East Brunswick found a inch caterpillar in his yard, amid record low temperatures. A deputy Internal Revenue collector will be at the Post Office building March 1 to 15 to help taxpayers with returns. eligibility thresholds apply and service is free.

Middle Granite Streets Salvation Army Tripp Albert Warren J. Sweet Jerry L. Haile East Brunswick Mr. Haile Internal Revenue Post Office

West Bath Grangers Receive Invitations

West Bath grangers heard invitations to attend an address by Chester Gray on Highway Planning at the University of Maine March 28 at 11 a.m. extended by the National Highway Users Conference. Other notices included invites to Sagadahoc and Topsham granges events and Woolwich grange fair. Program featured Washington’s Birthday events with Colonial dress and a series of readings, songs, and a stunt relay.

Grange Chester Gray University of Maine West Bath Grange National Highway Users Conference Sagadahoc Grange Topsham Grange Woolwich Grange Barbara Walsh Robert Pletts Laura White Harold Freeman Harold Peacock Jerry Haile Washington Ieee Senate Lony Grange Edgar D. Leavitt Edward B. Hamblett Joanna M. Hodgkins Davids. Henderson David S. Henderson D. Wallace MacDonald Soles Old Virginny Fred K. Sturtevant Marilyn Booker

Apartment House Sold at 1181 Washington Street

Mrs. Frissy Erskine Sidelinger has sold her two apartment home at 1181 Washington Street opposite Beacon Street church to Mr. and Mrs. Herbert M. Lermond, who will take possession Saturday. Mrs. Sidelinger leaves Friday to join her son in Milwaukee and move her household goods Thursday. Mrs. Lermond, formerly Dorothy Morse Oliver, will open beauty parlors in her home in the spring.

Frissy Erskine Sidelinger Charles E. Sidelinger Washington Street Beacon Street Church Herbert M. Lermond Sidelinger James Erskine Milwaukee Wis Lermond Dorothy Morse Oliver Benter’s

Founders' Day Party Honors Winners at North End Club

Mrs Weston L Bonney won first nie in contract and Mrs Ada Small captured first in bridge at a Founders day card party hosted by Dike P T A in North End Community club Tuesday evening. A silver Founders day fund collection was taken. Mrs Elmer Sidelinger, leaving Friday for Milwaukee, received a pocketbook and a cake. Hosts were Mrs Bertha M Dunbar, Mrs Edith E Smith, Mrs E Mason Wright and Mrs Minnie Golder.

Weston L. Bonney Ada Small North End

Workers Deliberate On A F L Representation At Plant

Employees sign cards indicating desire for A F L representation as a collective bargaining agency at the plant. Officials state cards do not make them union members and no initiation fees or dues apply until the A F L Local is certified by the National Labor Relations Board.

A. F. of L National Labor Relations Board

Crane Co. executive speaks on Valve Flow at BIW forum

Next Monday evening Bath Iron Works Forum at Morse high auditorium will host W F Lahl Crane Co sales and service manager. He will lecture on Flow focusing on valve manufacture in an illustrated talk starting at seven o clock and open to the public.

Bath Iron Works’ Forum Morse High Auditorium W. F. Lahl Crane Co

Also Mentioned on This Page

Emery Biber Clayton T. Fortier Middle Street Bibber Priscilla Hodge Marcia Hodge James A. Broom Nathan E. Covel Newtonville Mr. Covel Lovell & Covel New England Confectionery Co Louise Stewart Boston Pearstreet Bud'” Merry Roxanne Merry Liberty Street Arthur B. Farris Union Eugene Metcalf Cook's Corner Patricia Sewall Edward Sewall Little David Roark Bradford Thornton Wilder Bradford Junior College Bradford Ernest R. Avery M. Worthley McPhee Eer Ellen Stevens Hiram T. Stevens Russel M. CoMsy, Jr Charletown, Mass Rodney Lee Summer Street Rockland Camden John P. Carey, Jr High Street Ernest Haskell Gardenstreet Barbara Nickerson John C. Fitzgerald Nickerson YWCA John Newell Quincy Robert P. Jellett Montreal Charlotte I Meeker Lincoln Street Jellett Arthur Sewall Stonehouse Willian Ketcham Federal Street Worcester Mass Inlaw John R. Ketcham Rogerard Shirley Covington Samuel Levin Bath Department Store Jack Verheus Jon Verheus Helder Holland Antwerp John Wills Cobb Road Waterville D. Leonard Doherty Waltham, Mass Jean Douglas Iva Stewart 20Th Century Fox Hollywood Cal Marple A. Stewart Robinson Lane New York City Miss Stewart Ralph F. Small Pilgrim Chevrolet, Inc Jack Los Angeles Joseph Grace Mary Fryeburg Constance Mary Grace William Doorothy White Farmington Normal School Harry B. White Summer Street Court Arthur H. Sprague Richardson Street Memorial Hospital South End Wellington A. Moore Weeks Street Pearl Dunbar Guy Sprague Anna M. Ward North Bath Rovd Gilmore Charles H. Mansfield Charles S. Mansfield Baltimore Jeann Adele Robichaud Tarbox Street Theophile R. Robichaud West Bath Beryl Cleveland Hobart F Dummer Street Hallowell Huber G. McDonough Eleanor Dorchester Frank Reynolls Brookline Alice Reynolds Wellerly Hills Lillian Green Lulie Marr Telephone Club Tacee Roscoe P. Higgins Stephen McPacee Flossie Sidelinger Eben Dana Fred Kittridge Bangor Richard Hastings Kitridge Ttridge Rita M. Cummings Oak Street George Darrah Leonard Court Laurence Young William Reagan George Melzard Albert Darrah Albert Pinkham Flora Thayer Erving Burnham Walter Stover Melzard Court Street Mildred G. Nichols Annie McGovern Hon Oliver Moses Baradara E. Grout Flettrician Paul Srube Carl A. Thyregod Jouett Strube Alice Sturtevant Alice Darrah Portsmouth Ellen Robbins Nirman W. Howard Shirley, Hatch Littleton, N. H Duene Fred Hayward Oliver Street R. J. M. Steussy Carle Cu Wr Wilmer I. Voorhes Bedford Street Miriam Adams Woonsocket R. I Margaret Adams Beverly Ann Coombs Percival P. Baxter Hansa Hamburg- American Line Germany Duncan Niles Terry Philadelphia Art Alliance Henry Hagert England Sweden Europe Terry Hermon Crocker Upper High Street Helen M. Reynolds John J. A.wood Barbara Footer Eugene Footer Miss Reynolds Marie Smith Ruth M Allister Pearl Oliver Grenda Ingraham Hazel Oliver Mary Lee Alice Hogan Henrietta French Edith Armstrong Marion Apes Rinda Staples W. 8. Newell Harry S. Wallace Bath Iron Works Corp Granite Street Henry W. Mank Mank Gibbs and Cox Co James A. McLellan John M Howe Union Street City Hall Sewall Albert Pliny Page Street Eleanor Gasser Lawrence Couture Lilian Snowden Sarah and Ide Lindenberg Isabelle Gediman Sophie Johns Bernice Co Buddy Rafnell Alfred Rafnell Lewiston Lynzebturg Marion Rafhall Theodora E. Webb Barbizon Plaza Joey Stephen S. Dibiberto Brooklyn N. Y DiLiberto Timothy C. Maney St. Mary’s Joseph E. McCarthy Rome Bowen Torrey North Street Thomas Lorgan Amos Perry Murray Club First Universalist Church Horace McClure Garden Street Freeman A. Trott Virginia Fred W. Quimby G.O.P. Committee Will Progressive Union Nora Morsey Veterans of Foreign Wars Dyer-Mlaherty Bath Iron Works Morse High School Reds Blues John Smith Adams Plant Hospital Frank O. Dunton John M. Conky, Jr Mr. Dunton Mr. Conley Founders’ Day Party
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