Bath Memorial Hospital reelects Archibald M Main as president
Archibald M Main was reelected president at the Bath Memorial Hospital corporators meeting held at City hall. Other officers reelected include Donald N Small, Frederick E Drake, and Beatrice E Duprey. New corporators and nine reelected board members were named. The treasurer, William Mussenden, and auditor Sidney Eaton reported a 1948 operating loss and discussed working capital and a reserve against bad accounts. The president’s and superintendent’s reports noted nurse shortages, repairs, new equipment, volunteer switchboard help, and fundraising progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archibald M. Main
Bath Memorial Hospital
City Hall
Donald N. Small
Frederick E. Drake
Beatrice E. Duprey
William Mussenden
Bath Iron Works Corp
John Skelton
John P. Carey, Jr
Ada E. Deering
Converse G. Fenn
A. M. Main
Dwight W. Pierce
Arthur Sewall
Roger D. Skillings
Allan Spear
Raymond C. Small
Walter M. Hill
Edward G. Reed
Costello Hall
Leston Harrington
Alice Lowell
Eleanor Oldis
Deimar E. Bates
George E. Musk
Omar King
Ralph Hutchins
Sidney L. Eaton
Eaton
Fred C
Annie E. Cox
Board of Trustees of
Women’s Auxiliary
Margaret Harris
Helen Lufkin
Lufkin
Isa Coss
Mark Hennessey
Ivan Trueworthy
Robert Allen
Elford A. Stover
Henry W. Owen
Richard McElman
Duncan McInnes
Loren Jaffe
Tegret
G. Thomas Murphy
Omer King
Charles B. Doyle
Dean Shaw
King
Joseph Mullaney
Edward St. Martin
Cosy Corner
Maurice Hutchins
Joseph Purdue
W. Dayton Hill
Willard Sprague
Lawrence Katz
McIinnes
Norman Adams
Ward Service Committee
William Dennison
George Musk
Doyle
G. T. Murphy
Arthur King
W. S. Voorhees
Blair
Mullaney
Harry B. Carney
William Kelley
Charles Doyle
William Blair
Herbert Cava
Eastham Guild, Jr
W. T. Voorhees
Edward Dale True
Roger Luke
Bath Memorial Hospital Auxiliary Reports December Activity
The Bath Memorial Hospital Auxiliary met to review December reports. Officers and directors noted volunteer hours, equipment needs, and ongoing fundraising. Key items included floor showcase appeal, sewing and library contributions, and planned membership drives.
Newell Heads South America Flight Tour With executives group
William S. Newell president of Bath Iron Works sails from LaGuardia Newark on a 17 day journey to Central and South America. Joined by Capt. T. Rieber John N. Reilly and George A. Rentschler the party travels by private Braniff aircraft visiting Colombia Venezuela Curaçao Trinidad and Puerto Rico among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William S. Newell
Bath Iron Works Corp
LaGuardia
Newark
N. J
Central
South America
Capt. T. Rieber
Barber Asphalt Co
John N. Reilly
Todd Shipyards Corp
George A. Rentschler
Lima-Hamilton General Machinery Corp
Braniff International Airways
Central America
Newell
Mr. Newell
Santa Marta
Andes Mountains
Todd Atlantic Corp
Charleston
S. C
Miami
Fla
Kingston
Jamaica
Barranquilla
Colombia
Todd Corp
Magdalena River
el Retiro
South American Gulf Oil Co
Covenas
Panamanian
Balboa
Cristobal
San Blas Islands
Cartagena
Maracaibo
Venezuela
Lake Maracaibo
Mene Grande
Shell
Amuay Bay
Las Piedras
Creole Oil Co
Curacao
Caracas
Barcelona
Pearto la Cruz
Puerto
China past and present history discussed and considered
Editor notes an essay by Rev. C. E. Bousfield of Woolwich on China's long history and resilience. The piece reflects on repeated invasions, internal strife, and external threats, noting a 400 year Manchu era and enduring cultural values such as filial piety. It questions whether China can survive the current crisis and mentions Communist leaders Cu Teh and Mao Tse tung.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
C. E. Bousfield
Woolwich
Long Ahysician
Gengis Khan
Europe
Cu Teh
Mao Tse-tung
Writer's Hospital
Sun Wu
Chiu
Arrowsic Bridge Move Planned To Higher Location
State Highway Commission informs Representative McClure that Arrowsic bridge will be rebuilt at a new site to provide a higher, drawfree structure. The project has federal approvals and must obtain Public Roads Administration detail-plan approval before bids. Detailed steel work and foundations require time. aim is to advertise for bids as early as possible this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Highway Commission
J. Horace McClure
Augusta
Maine
J. H. McClure
House of Representatives
McClure
Arrowsiee Bridge
Public Roads Administration
Arrowsic Bridge
War Department
Corps of Engineers
Lucius D. Barrows
Bath Board Hears Call for New School Buildings
The Bath Board of Education presented the city council and readers a stark view of inadequate school housing amid a nationwide surge of pupils. Proposals include a six room addition to Huse school funded by bonds, with a future need for more rooms and the creation of a Bath school district to borrow beyond the city’s debt limit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
United States
Center Street
Central Grammar
Huse
Citizens’ Planning Committee
Huse School
Bath Country Club Names Committees for Season
The Bath Country Club officers and chairs met at the president J William Schulze home. They appointed standing committee heads including Home committee chaired by L H Cooper and tournament and handicap chaired by Dr F A Winchenbach. Membership goal set at 200 by February 15 with John Cooks membership drive to start soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath Country Club
J. William Schulze
L. H. Cooper
John E. Hayes
A. M. Main, Jr
Henry Mank
Rodney E. Ross
M. Dean Shaw
F. A. Winchenbach
Francis Bruce
Ralph W. Brewer
George Fortin
Richard T. Hersom
A. A. Parks
Brian M. Jewett
Claude S. Gillette
Eastham Guild, Jr
Rodney E. Ross, Jr
Edward Sewall
John F. Dougherty
George E. Barker
Edmund Mocklar
Dean Shaw
Cecil L. Fullerton
F. C. Holmgren
Russell Young
Wilmer I. Voorhees
Jack Barry
James B. Hall
Elwood Toothaker
Howard W. Mayo
C. Holmgren
John Cooke
Lance Cooper
Brian Jewett
Dr. Winchenbach
Also Mentioned on This Page
Association
Arthur W. King
Edgett Street
Morse High
Jayvee
Bobby Philbrick
Donald Harrison
Frank Warren
John Parker
Henry Powers
Harold Cornish
Duncan Farrell
Bill Worden
Jerry Jack
Bernard Pomerleau
Andy Rines
Harold Staples
Doug Champeon
M’clure
Robert Hale
Rupert H. Baxter
William §. Newell
Frank B. Nichols
Arrowsic
Sasanoa River
Chrysler
Desoro
Plymouth
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