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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1937

Page

6

Old Ladies' Home Association Holds Annual Meeting

The Old Ladies' Home Association met Thursday afternoon with no officer changes. Miss Anna M. Trott reported the 62nd annual Board of Managers document, noting the home serves its founding purpose and has many community friends. The staff, renovations, donations, and events including Silver Tea, holidays, and a 102 year old resident were described along with gratitude to contributors and supporters.

Old Ladies’ Home Association Anna M. Trott Old Ladies’ Home Owen J. Ledyard Arthur Sewall Agnes W. Humphreys Grace Wescott Davenport Fund A&p Company First National Store Bath William D. Sewall Popham Grace Church Girl Scouts Brownies Sims Osepoff Walter Day Patty Brown

Bridge Receipts Show Big Gain in April

Receipts at the Carlton bridge rose in April with a $666.40 increase from the previous year. Vehicle traffic rose by 12,410 and pedestrian crossings by 23,482 compared with the same 30 days in 1936.

Carlton Bridge

State Lecturer Attends Pomona's Monthly Session

Sugadahoc Pomona Grange met with Enterprise of Richmond as host. The fifth degree was conferred on ten candidates from Merrymeeting Dirigo Dromore Sagadahoc and Progressive. 134 present including 10 visitors. State Lecturer Stewart spoke on building for the future and character.

Sugadahoc Pomona Grange Enterprise Grange Richmond Rebecca Rogers E. C. Patten Topsham Merrymeeting Dirigo Dromore Sagadahoc Stewart Myrtie Cutler Grange Henry Pelletier Merilna Pashard Maine Philip Densmore William H Gould Bowdeinham Eleanor P. Ripley E. L. White James Lemont West Bath Grange Walter Knight Progressive Philip Meserve Enterprise Lillian Masse Dirigo Grange Golden Gate Lucy M. Tarr Ida Watson West Bath

Predicts No Labor Trouble at Bath Iron Works

John W. Brown of Woolwich, a National Board member of the Industrial Union of Marine and Shipyard Workers, predicts no labor trouble at Bath Iron Works as unionization movements spread. He notes government condonement and Bath officials’ cooperation, and says a large shipbuilding program ahead will benefit the plant. Brown leaves for Mobile to observe a labor issue there, expecting to be gone a week or ten days.

Bath Iron Works Corp John W. Brown Woolwich Brown National Board The Industrial Union of Marine and Shipyard Workers Mobile Ala Newell Washington Bath Iron Works

Grangers Oppose Sit Down Strikes At May Meeting

Woolwich grange held a lively session led by Mrs. Jessie Spaulding opposing sit down strikes and walkouts. The group voted to substitute a play for the May 12 meeting, heard two readings by Mrs. Spaulding and Mrs. Welch, and learned Mrs. Welch won the Lincoln penny contest. William Robson sang and members shared what they enjoy about the grange. refreshments were served.

Woolwich Grange Jessie Spaulding Daisy Welch Spaulding Charlie

Bath built bark stars in film Soul at Sea

The 1899 Bath built three master bark known as the Star of Finland features prominently in the Paramount picture Souls at Sea starring Gary Cooper. Designed by John A. Lord and Thomas Spence, she began life as Kalulana for Claus Spreckels and sailed Hawaii to the mainland. She later joined the Alaska Packers Association before becoming a floating museum and movie prop cast as Vigilant and later William Brown in the film.

Bath A. Sewall & Co. Steel John A. Lord U.S.N., Ltd Kennebec Marine Museum Inc Thomas Spence Gary Cooper Bath Opera House Alaska Packers Association San Francisco Star of Finland Vigilant William Brown Henry Hathaway

Baxters Resists Proposal To Cede Katahdin

Ex Governor Percival Baxter defends gifting Katahdin to Maine to stay in trust and opposes turning it into a National Park or allowing hotels. He cites a 1933 deed and state act, says the area must stay wild, and asks Congress to withdraw a bill to tax or seize the land.

Maine Percival P. Baxter United States Congress Ralph O. Brewster Millinocket Yellowstone Yosemite United States Katahdin Brewster

Cottage Blaze Destroys Nine Room Woolwich Structure

A fire at Sasanoa Bluff Woolwich destroyed a nine room cottage owned by Joseph C Footer Bath clothier and occupied by Elwood Campbell and housekeeper Mrs Wotton and her ten children. A nearby nine room dwelling occupied by Mr and Mrs Chester W Bailey was saved by rain water. Firemen from Bath responded and gained control within minutes.

Sasanoa Bluff Woolweh Joseph C. Footer Bath Clothier Elwood Campbell Bath Woolwich Selectmen

Derailed Box Car Delays Rural Rail Traffic

A derailed box car at Allens siding in Waldoboro disrupted passenger trains in both directions Tuesday morning. Nine west bound passengers were ticketed for the Bath 8 40 train. taxi service arranged to Brunswick for the 9 15 train. A Maine Central wrecker cleared the site as service resumed. patient Joel Cushman of 424 Washington Street is at Bath Memorial Hospital after an operation.

Allens Siding Waldoboro Price Bath Sanborn Brunswick Maine Central Railroad Joel F. Cushman Washington Street Bath Memorial Hospital

Captain Walker Tells Rotarians of Experiences in Guiana

Capt. Frank J. Walker of Woolwich spoke to the Ho tel Sedgwick Rotary Club on his four year stay in British Guiana. He described heat, native life, venomous snakes including boas, and the dilemma of crops. He noted dangers from reptiles, showed boa skins, and recounted rescues and encounters with mules and hunters.

Frank J. Walker Woolwich British Guiana Rotary Club Hotel Sedgwick Capt. Walker Equator Walker Capt

Junior Red Cross meeting at Morse High in Bath

A large turnout from Bath and surrounding towns attended the Junior Red Cross conference at Morse High School in Bath. Highlights included speakers on the National Children's Fund and exhibits of local club work, with funds pledged for relief and a program featuring student reports and performances. Separately, Harold Vanderbilt's Ranger launches May 11 at Bath Iron Works with potential Mrs. Vanderbilt aboard. Ranger to Newport for trials and possible Cup defense against Sopwith.

RED Cross Morse High Junor Red Cross Bath Morse High School West Bath Brunswick Woolwie Wilmer I. Voorhers Margaret Brimigoin Washington, D C Donala McKellar Marguerite MacQuaide Bangor Meine National Children’s Fund Bath Assembly Virginia Junior Red Cross Washington Margaret M. S. Mackinnon Esther H. Drummond Harry Higgins Dike Ruth Cogan North Grammar Lois McLellan North Primary Robert Wagner Central Grammar Louise Avery St. Mary's Isabel Gediman Morsehigh Paul Johnson Center Street James Guynn Opportunity Roy Peaslee South Street Harry McNeil Mitchell School Norma Jean Stoussy Weeks Street Evelyn L. Perkins Littlefield School Leon P. Spinney Barbara MacDonald Woolwich Alice Darrah Ruth Murphy Walter Mosher Marion Gallant Phyllis Preble Martin Lesier Thelma Green Lawrence Boardman Hollis Hanscom Richard Steen Sumner Hawley Amy A. Irish V. Hazel Cunningham Linna Marie Purdue Claire Grainger Rog *Gancee Fyre Helen Tabor Taylance Beatrice Avery Greardon Smith Kathleen Harkins Red Cross Sonz Mies Irish Marjorie P Troop M. Jane Feere Jinette W. Smith Cunnineham Voorhees le: Gallan Have O'Connor St. Mary David Crockett Richard Godfrey Billy Voorhees Wilbert Smad Harold K. Vanderbilt Ranger Bath Iron Works Corp New York W. Starling Burkess Vanderbilt Mr. Vanderbilt Mrs. Vanderbilt Chandler Hovey Boston Rainbow Mr. Hovey Gerald B. Lambert Newport R. I Sopwith Mike Aft

Maine Governor Passes Lobster Preference Revealed

A Maine questionnaire shows Gov Barrows favors Maine lobster over other seafood options. Sent by National Restaurant Associations, the survey queried governors and officials on their preferred principal meal of the day.

Barrows Maine Gov. Barrows Frank J Willey Asou Cations Seatoati Civ

Veteran Ranger to Sail with Vanderbilt Crew

Ranger, the Bath Iron Works yacht, will be launched May 11 with a veteran Vanderbilt crew including 11 members from the Raubow. Some Vanderbilt men will be absent while others may be missed as the team prepares for the Newport race and the defense trials.

Vanderbilt Challenge Defense Ranger Bath Iron Works Raubow Chandler Hovey Boston Newport Choo Webu Bristol Rainbow

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Pomona Grangers Bark Star OF Baxter Captain Walker F. A. Winchenbach Ralph D. Warren Harry T. Passmore Portland Vanderbilt Yacht Ranger Maine Lobster Minnie Hershovitz Dadelita Max Kutz Kutz Cobb Road
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