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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jul 09, 1942

Page

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Rationing of Gas Plans Discussed by Board Experts

Officials from Boston and Portland along with local Brunswick board members and Bath Iron Works representatives reviewed the new gasoline rationing plan. Anson N. Cook explained how the plan operates with July 22 East activation and registration guidance for car owners.

Boston Portland Brunswick Board Bath Iron Works Anson N. Cook Maine OPA Joseph Clancy Roscoe G. Bailey George Quicksall Val Picinich E. A. Stover Bath Iron Works Corporation Harland A. Ladd Bath Phyllis Delano Lloyd Umberhind Richmond Loring D. Small West Bath Clifford W. Gray Bowdeuinham Ralph G. Oakes Freeport Roland MclIntosh Woolwich

Farewell tendered to Dr Paul Hill Jr before Denver duty

Dr Paul S. Hill Jr of Saco was bid farewell by close acquaintances and local professionals at Cascade Lodge Tuesday night before leaving Thursday for Denver to begin active duty as a captain in the U S Medical Corps with headquarters there.

Paul S. Hill, Jr Saco Cascade Lodge Denver Colo U.S. Medical Corps

Arm strongs guests stay with Pinkhams in Mechanic Street

Dr and Mrs Sherwood Armstrong plus their little daughter Sandra recently visited Mrs Fred Pinkham on Mechanic Street. Upon returning they were joined by Roger Pinkham who will stay with them for a week.

Sherwood Armstrong Sandra

Rotary Anns Meet at Sebasco and Name Directors

Mrs John Parker Mrs Carl C Anderson and Mrs Daniel T Dougherty were named directors of the Rotary Anns at a Thursday meeting held at the Sebasco cottage of Mrs Parker retiring president The new president Mrs Rupert M Irvine and officers assumed duties including Mrs Charles T Small Jr vice president and Mrs Charles B Doyle secretary Annual reports were given and the group voted to contribute to the playground fund campaign Attending were numerous members and guests with transportation arranged by several members.

John Parker Carl C. Anderson Daniel T. Dougherty Rotary Anns Sebasco Cottage Parker Rupert M. Irvine Charles T. Small, Jr Charles B. Doyle William M. Higgins Playground Fund Irvine Chester A. Plant Edward W. Bridgham James A. Clappison Andrew J. Danielson Edwin M. Fuller, Jr Carl Y. Kennedy Francis McLaughlin Harold L. Troop Francis A. Winchenbach E. Motley Fuller William Ballou, Jr Clappison Fuller Higgins

Damariscotta Information Bureau Extends Summer Service

The Damariscotta Information Bureau marks its eighth year of service aiding summer residents and tourists. It will host events, offer reception space for ticket sales, and display historical objects on Damariscotta-Newcastle Open House Day July 29. From Aug 17 to 22, flower arrangements by the Old Bristol Garden Club will be shown at several local venues. The bureau serves over 10,000 people annually and plans full visitor aid despite expected lower figures.

Old Bristol Garden Club Garden Club Information Bureau Skidompha Library First National Bank Maine Board of Aldermen Charles A. Shepard John R. Newell Finance Committee Fire Department Board of Health Colonial Club Dummer Street George Quicksall N. Gratz Jackson N. E. Waters West Street Highway and Sewer Board Portland Victualers James Papavacil Victory Water Street Samuel Povich Middle Street Cosmopolitan Garden Club Walter C. Rogers Park and Cemetery Board Pleasant Avenue Hyde Windlass Co Martin F. Conley George C. Brown Forrest A. Barry Clarence A. Pendleton Lena McQuarrie Ellery M. Doyle Kelley-Spear John Green Newell Green Dummer Street Court Board of Highways and Sewers Percy W. Kingsbury Orfore Shepard Washington Street

Independent union wins Bath Iron Works labor election

The Independent Brotherhood of Shipyard Workers Inc. won a consent labor election at Bath Iron Works with a 3 132 to 2 310 plurality over IUMSWA, out of 5 602 votes cast from 6 442 eligible. The IBSW will gain a closed shop agreement under the East Coast Alliance.

Independent Brotherhood of Shipyard Workers, Inc Bath Iron Works Corp A. Howard Myers New England National Labor Relations Board Myers IBSW Independent East Coast Alliance Atlantic Coast James W. Harkins Arthur Lebel Lucian Koch CIO

Hyde Camp Auxiliary Closes Its Season

The Auxiliary to T. W. Hyde camp S of A V and the camp board of directors held their final meeting of the season in the G A R hall on Middle street. Mrs Edward F Miller presided over the auxiliary meeting and Mrs Maurice J Warner led the board of directors. Strawberry shortcake and coffee were served afterward. Plans for a fall reception for Maurice J Warner were discussed with committees named from both groups. Meetings resume September 1.

T. W. Hyde S. of A. V Auxiliary G. A. R. Hall Middle Street Edward F. Miller Maurice J. Warner Charles H. Ansert John Sanford Edna Sanford George Wilson Jennie Garey Harry Warner Vernon W. Miller George O. Melzard Gardiner Crocker John J. Marks

Wedding Trip Highlights From 4 City Tour

Mr and Mrs Leroy Clark of Bedford road returned from a wedding trip starting June 28 visiting New York Boston Worcester and Philadelphia They toured landmarks including the Empire State Building Lenox Hotel City Hall Independence Hall Betsy Ross House Philadelphia Museum of Art and Valley Forge Washingtons headquarters Also noted are Bath visitors over the Fourth Dr Percival F Butler and Mr Arthur Lonton guests of Mrs Fred F Butler

Leroy” Clark Bedford Road New York Boston Worcester Philadelphia Empire State Building Lenox Hotel City Hall William Penn Independence Hall Betsy Ross House Quaker Meeting House Museum of the Academy of Natural Sciences Cathedral of St. Peter and St. Paul Philadelphia Museum of Art Bath Percival F. Butler Arthur Lonton Lexington Mass Fred F. Butler Washington Street

City Council holds shortest July session on record

The July City Council meeting ran under an hour with minor items only. Financial and personnel changes were approved, licenses granted, and the board addressed building and street issues while deferring major decisions to later.

Nurses Graduation Exercises At City Hall Auditorium

A large Wednesday evening crowd attended the Bath Memorial Hospital School of Nursing graduation in City Hall auditorium. Eight nurses received diplomas as an orchestra played period tunes and provided processional music. The event included addresses by Walter Olsen, Irene Zwisler, and Board president Arthur Sewall, with reflections on nursing ideals, civic duty, and the profession's developing status.

City Hall Auditorium City Hall Bath Memorial Hospital School of Nursing White Cliffs Dover Sleepy Lagoon Clifton Leeman John Grindell Reginald Stacey Joseph Avery Kennebec Charles M. Tubbs Episcopal Church Langdon T. Snipe Arthur Sewall Board of Trustees Snipe William D. Sewall Walter Olsen Vincent Youman Irene Zwisler Lewiston General Hospital Maine Board of Registration of Nurses Zwisler

Day's Ferry History Highlighted by Cosmo Club

Mrs Daisy Welch of Woolwich presented a study of Day's Ferry from 1816 to 1901 at the Cosmo Metropolitan Club meeting on Washington Street. Reports covered a Hobby show, garden club talks, and a memorial for Mrs Rose Hunter. The blackout test drew praise for Civilian Defense and noted minor violations and scattered incidents citywide.

Day's Ferry Daisy Welch Woolwich Cosmopolitan Club Washington Street the Times Welch Cleveland Buck Samuel Buck Arthur Colby Charles W. Tessenger Medomak Regional Topsham Sumner Sewall Maine Rose Hunter J. A. Trueworthy Minnie White Bath Richard Sherwood Whitmies Granville Colby Maurice Tabby Rubinell Christine Curtis G. Baer Connard Eleanor Danforth Chaarman Roscoe PP McFadden Lawrence Lord Arthur Packard Bowen Torrey Raymond Chubbuck Alice Soule Margaret Mulligan Annie IL. Kinney Thelma L. Knight Elm Percy W. Kingsbury Center Street War Industries Bath Iron Works Corp Hyde Pine Marshall Center Street Hill

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