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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1939

Page

4

Bath society notes capture town life and gatherings

Bath residents attend birthday parties, engagements, club meetings, dinners, and travels. Capt. Gale marks 85th birthday with family at Hosmer Pond. multiple teas and suppers honor locals at homes on Park Street, Middle Street, and Washington Street. Engagements announced for Eleanor Gas ser and Clifford Couture. Betty Sewall to Clifford Upton Jr. Also coverage of garden club events, church notes, and municipal social activities.

Charles Gale Bath Rockland Camden Brenton Ayer Trufant Street Charles Ronco Harry Joy Otis Cole Ronco Hosmer Pond Raymond Smith High Street Arthur Sewall Langdon T. Thaxter Portland Kenneth Roberts State Street Frederick H. Kimball Milton S. Kimball Augusta Yates Scarboro Alfred Mitchell, Jr

Central church league names February entertainment committee

Mrs. Arthur W. King and four others were named to head the February entertainment committee at a Central church League meeting. The group planned a January 30 cook food and white elephant sale, with Mrs. Leonard M. Lord, Mrs. Horace P. Morse and Miss Martha A. Foote in charge and Mrs. Alex MacDonald and Mrs. Leonard F. Wetherbee as hostesses. Hostesses Monday night were Mrs. Perry L. Thom and Mrs. Charles A. Soule. There were 23 present.

Arthur W. King Leonard F. Wetherbee Gardiner R. Deering Harold S. Avery Central Church League Leonard M. Lord Horace P. Morse Martha A. Foote Alex MacDonald Perry L. Thom Charles A. Soule

Birthday party honors and social gatherings noted

Laurette Puila hosted a party at 22 Walker Street with games prizes and dances by Jean Osborne and Isabelle Kingsbury. Guests included the Coutures Kingsburys and many others as well as a separate 81st birthday for John A. Hutchins at 14 Liberty Street with multiple family attendees and an ice cream cake.

Laurette Puila Antonio A. Puila Walker Street Jdéan Osborne Isabelle Kingsbury Grace Middleton Claire Couture Richard Kingsbury Claire and Leo Couture Sally Puiia Joan Osborne Richard Thelma Eugene Kingsbury Ann Benson Isabelle George James Kingsbury Peter Robinson Clara Michaud Marie Paule Brunswick John A. Hutchins Chester Clement Liberty Street Hutchins Orland Bath Clement George Davis Horace Pottle Wesley Simpson James

Review of Calendars Promoted by New England Paper Makers

Wilfrid B. Guerin, production manager of The Times Co., attended the 16th annual Review of Calendars sponsored by Tileston and Hollingsworth Co. in Boston, a display to showcase New England craftsmanship. The Old G.T. club held its meeting at Mrs. Jennie Chaplin’s home with members present for quilt tacking and refreshments. The next gathering will be at Mrs. Leona Green’s home in Winnegance.

Arthur J. Dunton Baptist Young People’s Society Washington Street Irma D. Groves Harold J. Carter Oak Street Wilfrid BE. Guerin The Times Co Tileston & Hollingsworth Co Boston Columbia Hotel Portland New England G.T. Club Jennie Chaplin North Street Violet Deering Ruth Totman Thelma Skillings Leona Greene Beatrice Davis Leona Green Winnegance

Maine news notes and local wonders from 1900s era page

A Maine column reports on Fred A. Clough buying the Claremont Advocate in New Hampshire and returns to newspaper work. It notes Moose River ice and a lone duck, a snowless winter prompting a motorless truck for wood, and Horace Doore’s Holstein bull Sol Bond’s son, a massive animal nearing 4,000 pounds on the Pembroke farm.

Fred A. Clough Auburn Claremont N. H Advocate New Hampshire Hanover Clough the Sun Auburn Free Press Jackman Moose River Henry Holden Mr. Holden Fred Johnson East Yankee Dobbin Horace Doore Hastport Road Pembroke New England a _mere_youngrear Sol Bond Doore Farm Sol Doore

Bath Iron Works Notes and Gossip Unions Revisit Bath

A. F. L. organizers Charles A. Yunckert and Reginald T. Anderson arrived in Bath to unionize Bath Iron Works employees and broaden AFL membership in the city. They recalled a past CIO interruption at an Arcadia arena meeting and said recent events spurred withdrawal for the sake of Bath workers and the city.

Charles A. Yunckert Boilermakers Union Reginald T. Anderson International Association of Machinists A. F. Cf L Bath American Federation of Labor A. F. of L Sedgwick Bath Iron Works Corp Mr. Yunckert Yenckert C.I.O Anderson National Labor Relations Board Labor Relations Board

Bath Iron Works Union Fight Refused by AFL and CIO

In a detailed interview leaders from the Bath Iron Works discuss avoiding coercive tactics during a CIO election while AFL claims intervention delayed voting. They pledge peaceful action and seek fair treatment, noting AFL aims to recruit more tradesmen as other plants join its Metal Trades reach.

C.1.o National Labor Board Yunckert C.S.O A. F. of L Bath Iron Works Anderson Bath Metal Trades Department

Labor’s Union Drift Prompts Citywide Organizing Push

The piece notes CIO Local No 4’s failure to gain recognition at a shipyard and signals AF of L plans to organize about 1,900 workers including waitresses and teamsters. Charles Parkis says CIO aims to form a local council with broader industry coverage as the labor scene edges toward a major drive. Also mentions ex councilman Harold Tobey’s infected knee and a romance around a housing purchase at Allen Street project.

A. F. of L Charles Parkis C.I.O

Malia Weighs Boxing Potential For H. Seers Den

Tom Malia, a yearling in the boiler shop, is seriously considering a switch to boxing. He shows potential and speaks of a future in the ring, weighing local interest and possible progression.

Tom Malia H. Seers Madden Tommy

Three-Cornered Fight Looms in Ward 4 Election

Henry M Powers assistant to Scott Morse and local alderman hopeful Merritt A Mitchell face potential opposition as Frank Fortier and Arthur Gediman plan bids for Ward 4 seat. Harold W Child, a longtime city messenger, will also run for council in Ward 4.

Frank Fortier Arthur Gediman Merritt A. Mitchell Harold W. Child City Messenger Tim McCabe

Ward 3 alderman race heats with three cornered bid

Alexander Burgess Jr seeks re election in Ward 3 facing ex Mayor Harold P Small now councilman from Ward 4 but moved to Ward 3 since last election. Rumors promise a three way contest with ex Alderman George Emery of Hyde Windlass Co. Also potential bid from William T Donnell in Ward 1 while Earl P Morse from Ward 2 denies interest. Bowling scores at Park alleys report Oliver besting with 513 for the event and Crean posting a high 127 single.

Alexander Burgess, Jr Harold P. Small Iron Works George Emery Hyde Windlass Co Edgar Oliver Tinshop Park Bob Crean Tim McCabe South Yard Oliver Crean Perry Fortier Turcotte Marchetti Taylor Farrell St. Peter East

Ward 6 Figures Eyeing City Offices

Leon Billings a Ward 6 pipe shop worker and former official contemplates a run for office with no commitment yet. H. Martin Powers, current Ward 6 alderman and pipe shop foreman, has not stated plans. Robert Haskell of Ward 6 is rumored to consider a non partisan bid for mayor, with a history in municipal government and prior advocacy for civil service reforms in the police department.

Leon Billings Leon H. Martin Powers Robert Haskell Haskell Boys In Blue

Plant workers eye nonpartisan ticket in upcoming race

informants at the shipyard discuss forming a complete nonpartisan slate. Harold S Avery Ward 3 councilman who leads the plant time keepers has not decided on another run. Mayor Donald N Small in the drafting department may seek a second term if voters approve his administration.

Harold S. Avery Ward 3 Time Keepers Donald N. Small

Commander Clark to assume command of destroyer Jouett

Commander Guy W. Clark USN to command the 1850 ton destroyer Jouett which departed for Boston for delivery to the Navy department. A complimentary dinner at Hotel Sedgwick Friday honored Clark with toastmaster L Eugene Thebeau presenting a pen and pencil set from President William S Newell and remarks by Vice President Archibald M Main. Attending officers included Lieuts R W Clark F C Bolles J F Flynn and Ensign G M Winn with about 25 present.

Guy W. Clark USN U. S. Jouett Boston Navy Department Hotel Sedgwick Treas L. Eugene Thebeau Clark William S. Newell Archibald M. Main R. W. Clark Us.n F. C. Bolles J. F. Flynn GM. Winn George Baer Connard Pres Newell Thatcher B. Pinkham

Alderman Burgess Family Updates Leave Readers Curious

Alderman Alexander Burgess Jr. in charge of assemblies shows unusual cheer this week. His daughter Mary is expected to fade on within days. Archie Gilpatrick, idle since January 14, suffers a severely sprained ankle and may return with his commander and several officers.

Alexander Burgess, Jr Mary Fadeon Ee Eee Archie Gilpatrick Aera

Navy delivers Jouett to Boston Yard with skeleton crew

A crane of enlisted men aboard the USS Jouett began its delivery run from Iron Works dock at six in the morning and, by noon, the vessel was officially turned over to the United States. The skeleton crew, led by Edward P. Steininger, comprised deck, engine, fire room, machinists, pipefitters, electricians, stewards, and office staff including Newell and Thebeau, with full crew to follow for the Boston voyage.

USS. Jouett Iron Works Boston Navy Yard Charlestown Mass Plant Uncle Sam Boston William §. Blair George Keating Furber Davis Walter McElman George Levyn Elihu Pullerton Edward P. Steininger R. Pierce H. Morse H. Kennedy F. Farnham R. Hart Howard Brewer L., Dallet F. Hutchins G. Lewis L. Davis R. Roy Carroll Watson C. Marr Henry Parshley Pres. Newell Main Treas L. Eugene Thebeau Harry B. Briggs, Jr George Baer Connard A. J. Haskins Harvey Hartleb

Rotary-Ames to Lead City Campaign at Sedgwick Luncheon

City clubs plan an energetic drive to boost Bath membership at a Sedgwick luncheon. A book review program is set for Feb 9 at Sedgwick with Abe Attaya, formerly of Bath, owning the barber shop on Washington Street.

Walter P. Lemont Kittery Herbert R. Lemont Lemont Washington Street Walter Lemont Kittery Navy Yard Bath Sebasco Rotary-Ames Sedgwick Abraham Aitaya James F. Bonness Attaya Abe Boston Portland

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