Bath-Built Yacht The Black Douglas Becomes Sardine Carrier
The Bath Iron Works built Black Douglas, a 1930 auxiliary schooner yacht once linked to John Roebling, now serves the Bureau of Commercial Fisheries off the West Coast. After World War II antisubmarine service, she ferries scientists and 11 crewmen while hunting sardines and other fish near San Diego.
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Bath Iron Works Corp
San Diego
Roebling
Brooklyn Bridge
Kennebec River
Navy
Pacific Northwest
Fish and Wildlife Service
Bureau of Commercial Fisheries
Bureau of Sport Fish and Wildlife
Bath Times
Black Douglas
Hearing For Sgt Niles Assailant Delayed Until Friday
George A. Conrad 48 formerly of Bath faces an assault with intent to murder charge after a July 15 shooting of Bath Police Sgt Merle Niles. Niles, recovering in Bath Memorial Hospital, cannot attend Friday’s municipal court hearing as investigators consult with police. Bail set at 20000. Conrad pleaded innocent at arraignment.
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Sgt. Niles
George A. Conrad
Bath
Arthur D. Dolloff
Merle D. Niles
Conrad
Bath Memorial Hospital
Niles
Dartmouth
Nova Scotia
Maine
Orlando
Fla
Bath Area Chamber Chief Cox Resigns With Regret
Edward F. Cox has stepped down as executive secretary of the Bath Area Chamber of Commerce and Bath Area United Fund. As of August 19, presidents Marc N. King and William A. Niss praised his two and a half years of work including doubled membership and wider town participation. Cox led measures such as Bath’s first tourist information center and a new log cabin info booth on Route 1, plus a celebrated 40 page promotional brochure and closer ties with state chambers.
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Edward F. Cox
Bath Area
Chamber
Bath
Cox
Arrowsie
Georgetown
Phippsburg
West Path
Wiscasset
Woolwich
Department of Economic Development
Operation Self Help Opens New Bath Teen Center
Teen agers in Bath begin a community effort at the new Bath Recreation Center on Front Street. The Sagadahoc Real Estate Association funds paint and the Recreation Commission plans a drop in program with supervised activities, dances, and meetings, including Camera club Archery Chess and Teen Age Council.
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Bath
Self Help
Bath Recreation Center
Front Street
Sagadahoc Real Estate Association
Recreation Commission
Frank Torrey
Lew Colby
Jane Footer
Hyde Park
The
Hyde Hospital appoints Mrs Bisgrove as recreational director
Hyde Memorial Rehabilitation Hospital announces Mrs. John G. Bisgrove, wife of Dr Bisgrove, as recreational director. The new post, voluntary, follows Red Cross and Lovell General Hospital training and aims to aid rehabilitation for patients from across the state. The program opens with events at Brunswick Naval Air Station and the Brunswick Summer Playhouse, with Pine Tree Society backing and volunteer support.
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John G. Bisgrove
Hyde Memorial Rehabilitation Hospital
Hyde Hospital
J. Richard Arnzen
Pine Tree Society For
Nancy Cushing
Brunswick
Brunswick Naval Air Station
Jimmy Downs
Jimmy
Kenry Downs
Portland
Bruswick
Roberta
Bisgrove
Edward A. Myers
Pine Tree Society
Woolwich Woman Dies Of Burns From July 20 Accident
Mrs. Floriene E. Stevens of Woolwich, 54, died at Bath Memorial Hospital after suffering first to third degree burns in a freak cooking accident on Montsweag road July 20. She mistook paint thinner for water while preparing tapioca, catching fire and burning her clothing. Born in Philadelphia February 1966, she was the daughter of Clinton P. and Marne Tracey Warren. She had lived in Forrest Hills, New York, and worked in Bath during 1953-54 before returning to Forrest Hills.
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Floriene E. Stevens
Woolwich
Bath Memorial Hospital
Sie
Cecil V Stevens
German Defense Head Tours Bath Shipyard Visit
West Germany defense minister Dr Franz-Joseph Strauss and aides inspected the destroyer Charles F Adams at Bath Iron Works. The visit included a lobster dinner and discussions on missiles and Baltic air defense. Capt. Stanley M Alexander, then supervisor of the Navy shipbuilding office, is noted for hosting the delegation.
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Stanley M. Alexander
Navy
Tetter
Strauss
Bath
Alexander
New Church Elder Is Assigned To Bath Area
Elder Raymond W. Brown joins Bath area duties alongside Elder Lyman David Ward. Brown, from Atlanta, Ga., serves to introduce the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints in New England with headquarters in Cambridge. The pair reside on the Bath Brunswick road opposite Bath Junior High School and invite inquiries about the church.
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Galen Skeem
Sydney
Nova Scotia
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Mormon Church
Raymond W. Brown
Bath
Lyman David Ward
Elder Brown
Atlanta
United States
New England
Cambridge
Mass
Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints
Bath-Brunswick Road
Bath Junior High School
Bath men in Maine National Guard officer training program
Bath residents John M. MacDonald and Robert A. McRine are among 22 prospective Maine National Guard officers in a two week phase at Camp Keyes. The Maine Military Academy began its fourth year July 17 and follows a three phase rating, with further training next summer and monthly weekend drills through May.
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Bath
Maine National Guard
School of the Hill
Camp Keyes
Augusta
John M. MacDonald
Robert A. McRse
Maine Military Academy
Maine
Tmmen
Edgar B McBrine, Jr
Bas.ec
Maine Army National Guard Cadet Academy Graduation Note
The academy trains cadets in military law administration supply vehicle maintenance and branch subjects. Cadets begin day at 5 15 a m with rigorous training and inspections. Since opening it has graduated 42 second lieutenants and serves men 18 to 27 who are U S citizens with suitable qualifications.
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Gehoat
Iméiss
Circus Arrives in Bath for One Day Two Shows
The Scott Brothers Circus comes to Bath next Monday August 1 featuring two European style performances at 2 30 pm and 8 pm. Presented by the Bath Fire Department Drivers Benevolent Association tickets are sold by members with a booth planned at City Hall later this week.
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Bath
Bath Fire Department Drivers Benevolent Association
Scott Brothers Circus
Bath Iron Works Corp
Washington Street
Rose and
Weeks Street
Cummings’ Feldspar
Joseph Inman
B. F. D. Drivers Benevolent Association
City Hall
Sen. Smith Concludes Sagadahoc Tour With Bath Open House
Maine Senator Margaret Chase Smith capped a Sagadahoc county tour with an informal Bath Huse School reception attended by about 150 people. She spoke of starting active campaigning after Congress adjourns and expressed confidence in reelection efforts.
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Margaret Chase Smitip
Maine
Shipbuilding
Huse School
Sagadahoe County
Young Republican
Frigat
Bath
Frederick E. Drake
Senate
Howard W. Mayo
Smith
Herbert T. Caverly
Ralph W. Brewer
Caverly
Sen. Smith
County
Margaret Chase Smith
Huse
Congress
Chicago
Unclear Timeline Hints Possible Labor Day Target
The source notes Stitt saying the date is anyone's guess but could be before Labor Day and possibly by August 25. The remarks suggest an approaching deadline without a fixed schedule.
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LCS Stitt Tre Yoreee
Dolloff Attends Event as Independent GOP Reelection Hopeful
County Attorney Arthur D. Dolloff, seeking reelection as an Independent Republican, attended the event signaling his continued campaign presence and support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur D. Dolloff
Hospital Fair Net Shows Strong Profits and Pledges
The Memorial Hospital Development drive reports the hospital fair was the most successful ever with net profits near 4500 dollars. Remaining pledges total 2625 dollars of the 34000 pledged by 21 clubs and organizations. Partial lists praise contributors and note future payments while Bath Iron Works supports the effort with a dollar for every two collected.
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Memorial Hospital Development Fund
Club 42
Woolwich Grange
Lionesses
Greater Bath Jaycees Junior Hospital League
Knights of Columbus
Day's Ferry Community Club
Colonial Club
Nightingale Club
Suburb
Civic Club
Rotary Club
Lions
Odd Fellows
Elks
Sumcwa
Afl-Cio
Smith-Tobey Post American Legion
Hospital Auxiliary
Bath Business and Professional Women's Club
Scully
Bath Iron Works
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Salvathious
Donald Bane
Western Isles
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Highlands
Lanark
Scotland
Stanley Cothran
Cothran
Pleasant Avenue
New Rec Center
Hyde Park Recreation Center
Elder Raymond W. Brown
Circus
U.S. Senate
Boston
U.S. Supreme Court
YGOP
Herbert T. Caverly 2d
John
Homer Potter
Warren Hawley, Jr
William F. Mussenden
Edward J. McMann
Jean
Mildred Taggart
Westgate Flower Shop
State Senate
Frederick E. Drake, Jr
T. Tarpy Schulten
West Bath
Wool
A. M. Main
Marine Color Guard
Edwin Andrews
Rodney FE. Ross, Jr
John Cook
Hyde Windlass Co
Maine Maritime Academy
Dromore Grange
Sagadahoc Grange
Beverly Allegrin
Heddy Rheaume
Grace Blair
Betty Owen
John Sturtevant
James Feeney
Maurice Owen
Joseph Desmond
Daniel Lothrop
E. O. Barsness
Oscar King
Edward Small
Harold Carter
Charles Kidder
Cedric Sukeforth
Amos Rob
Pivey
McClure’s Car and Parts Lot
Days Ferry Road
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