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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1955

Page

5

Destroyers Every Other Friday tells Newell and Bath Iron Works tale

The Down East article by Richard Hallet chronicles William S. Newell reviving Bath Iron Works after 1929, rebuilding the shipyard, securing destroyer contracts including the Dewey, Drayton, and Samson, and shaping wartime production with naval work and skilled labor, highlighting Newell’s humor and leadership.

Destroyers Newell B.I.W Bath Bath Iron Works Corporation Empire of Japan Bath Ward Japan Elate Pete” Newell China Iron Works William S. Newell Bath Iron Works Archibald M Main Washington Navy Dewey Drayton Samson Harold S. Vanderbilt Ranger Vanderbilt Pete’ Newell Gothia Beind

Miss Erma Lundstrom Sets Date With Lt John F McPhee

Everett couple announce engagement of Miss Erma Lundstrom of Seattle to Lieut. (j g) John F McPhee U S N R son of Mr and Mrs Howard S McPhee of 43 Dummer Street. Miss Lundstrom attended Everett High School and works as a secretary in Seattle. McPhee graduated Morse High School 1949 and Maine Maritime Academy 1952. He worked for American Export Lines two years and serves in the Naval Reserve stationed in San Francisco. Summer wedding planned.

H. O. Lundstrom Everett Wash Erma Lundstrom Seattle J.g John F. McPhee U.S.N.R Howard S McPhee Dummer Street Miss Lundstrom Everett (Wash) High School Morse High School Lieut. McPhee Maine Maritime Academy Castine American Export Lines United States Naval Reserves San Francisco Calif

First Baptists Consider Sunday School Program

The American Baptist program titled The Year of Baptist Achievement was presented at First Baptist Church by Mrs. James Webner of Topsham and Floyd M Carter of Bath. A follow up presentation and discussion is planned for Sunday at 7 15 p.m with all Sunday School supporters urged to attend.

First Baptist Church James Webner Topsham Floyd M Carter Bath Welner

Bradley Cahill Celebrates Fourth Birthday Party

Bradley W Cahill was guest of honor at a birthday party Saturday at the home of his parents on Andrews Road. Attending were Ellen Howe Dorothy Fleming Sally Bailey Ricky Minott Jay and David Lemont Lynn and Lee McCabe and several adults including his grandmother Mrs Charles H Cahill and Mrs Clinton Fleming.

Bradley W. Cahill Charles H. Cahill, Jr Andrews Road Ellen Howe Dorothy Fleming Sally Bailey Ricky Minott Jay David Lemont Lynn Lee McCabe Charles H. Cahill Clinton Fleming Paul Stinson Franklyn Howe

Mitchell Pupils Stage Play For South End P T A

Pupils from Mitchell School fifth to seventh grades presented a program at the South End P T A meeting directed by John Darling Miss Anna Heine and Mrs Marion Bailey The program featured a play The Cap My Mother Made For Me vocal and piano solos and a puppet show

Mitchell School South End P. T A John Darling Anna Heine Marion Bailey

Times Newspaper Carriers Seek Four-leaf Clover Prizes

Bath Times carriers join Lever Brothers Good Luck Clover contest aiming for ten $1,000 college scholarships, bicycles, and more. Children collect four leaf clovers from Good Luck margarine front panels and foil wraps during an eight week drive, competing against peers nationwide.

Lever Brothers Co Bath Times Times United States College United States R. G. Spears Lever Good Luck Products Division Eisenhower Cardinal Spellman Eddie Rickenbacker Bing Crosby Walt Disney

Rehearsals Begin for Local Variety Show Holiday Ahoy

Rehearsals for Holiday Ahoy, a locally cast stage show, are underway at Morse High auditorium for May 12 and 13. Sponsored by Battery B and the Maine National Guard, the production supports the unit’s improvement fund with ten big scenes including dockside present time scenes, futures, and flashbacks led by Emcee Dave Garroway as Captain.

Morse High Auditorium Battery B, Maine National Guard Chris Carver Dave Garroway Paul Crocker Singapore Sam Kelley

CBS Journalist Paul Niven To Cover London Elections

Paul Kendall Niven, CBS Washington bureau member, left by air Friday for London England to report upcoming British elections. He expects to stay about a week and recently returned from England where he served as CBS commentator for several years. He spoke on The Cold War at a Torch Club meeting in Portland last Wednesday. He is the son of Paul K Niven and Mrs. Niven of Brunswick and the grandson of publisher Frank B Nichols and the late Mrs Nichols of Bath.

Paul Kendall Niven Columbia Broadcasting System Washington Brunswick Prandon the Times Frank B Nichols Nichols Bath

Hockomock Council D of P Plans District Meeting

Hockomock Council D of P met at Red Men Hall Thursday evening to discuss the May 12 district meeting at Ramona Council Bath. Memorial service planned. 2 p.m. afternoon session and 8 p.m. program. State meeting set for 2 p.m. May 14 in South Portland. Marjorie Steele presided and announced no May 12 meeting.

Hockomock Council D of P Red Men's Hall Ramona Council Bath South Portland Marjorie Steele Pocahontas

High School Marriage Rate Revealed in New Study

A recent study shows that about one in 33 U S high school students marries while still enrolled. The finding highlights early marriage as a notable trend among teen populations and prompts discussion among educators and policymakers.

U. S

Edward R Marchetti Named to Boys State By Bath Elks Lodge

Morse High School junior Edward R. Marchetti has been chosen as an owner Boys State Representative announced by Frederick E. Drake Jr. exalted ruler Bath Lodge of Elks sponsor. Marchetti son of Joseph and Mrs Marchetti 1356 Washington street, noted for athletics and Morse High basketball champion team member. He will attend the Boys State week session in Orono this June.

Edward R. Marchetti Frederick E. Drake, Jr Bath Lodge of Elks Morse High School Joseph Marchetti Washington Street Marchetti Morse Morse High Western Maine Orono

Inner Wheel Guest Night at Harriet Beecher Stowe House

Inner Wheel held a guest night at the Harriet Beecher Stowe house in Brunswick with a Smorgasbord dinner for members husbands and guests. Card games provided entertainment with committee members including Mrs. Kenneth Humphries Mrs. Carl Albee and Mrs. E O Barsness and many couples in attendance.

Harriet Beecher Stowe House Brunswick Kenneth Humphries Carl Albee E. O. Barsness John Hayes Loring Addison Lynn Massey Herbert Lemont Heyward Newcomb John Parker Hildreth Fisher Reginald Parker William Skelton Milton Stephenson George Sargent Edward W. Bridgham Edward W. Bridgham, Jr Floyd Bussey Kenneth Francisco Charles Doyle Raymond Farnham G. Thomas Murphy

Pre nuptial Shower For Bride To Be Emily Hudson

Miss Emily Ann Hudson was guest of honor at a shower hosted by Mrs. Ray Thomas in Woolwich ahead of her marriage to Charles L. Hinckley of Georgetown. Gifts included a patchwork quilt by her great grandmother Mrs. Bina Staples. A buffet lunch and social evening followed with many invited guests.

Emily Ann Hudson Ray Thomas Woolwich

Dickson Speaks at Bath Lioness Club Meeting

David C. Dickson Bath Health and Welfare superintendent and Sagadahoc Civil Defense deputy director addressed Bath Lioness Club on CD program aims. He outlined mass feeding clothing evacuation Red Cross liaison and division work. May 19 election slated. final season meeting to follow at Wiscasset Inn. Hard luck jockey Hedley Woodhouse noted for second-place finishes in Hialeah Widener Stakes.

David C. Dickson Bath Department of Health and Welfare Sagadahoc Wiscasset Inn Hialeah Hedley Woodhouse

Commercial Fisheries 4 H Project Outlined for May 18

Robert Dow of Maine Sea and Shore Fisheries Department will address 4 H club members and parents at the Five Islands grange hall on May 18 at 8 p m. He will present a new Commercial Fisheries 4 H project covering lobster fishing clam digging quahog digging marine worm project and an Irish moss project. Materials prepared by the department are ready for distribution to 4 H members and enrollment opportunities will be discussed.

Robert Dow Maine Sea and Shore Fisheries Department Five Islands Grange Hall Dow

Free Will Workers Meet With Mrs Walker at Corliss Street

Free Will Workers of Corliss Street Baptist church met at Mrs. Harold Walker’s Highland street home to review past month activities. A white elephant sale is planned for the next meeting with date to be announced. Carnations for Mother's Day will be purchased. Mrs. Theresa Hill reported on Council of Church Women meetings and urged full participation. Attendees included Mina Snipe Madelyn Labbe Lillian Plant Marie Berry Wilfred Chaney Hill Mildred Allen Isabelle Small and Deborah.

Corliss Street Baptist Church Harold Walker Highland Street Theresa Hill Council of Church Women Mina Snipe Madelyn Labbe Lillian Plant Marie Berry Wilfred Chaney Hill Mildred Allen Isabelle Small Deborah

Stork Shower Honors Mrs Harold Colbeth in Bath

Mrs Harold Colbeth was guest of honor at a Stork Shower hosted by Mrs Richard H Johnson and Mrs William F Mussenden at Mrs Johnsons Washington street home. Attending were Mrs Albert W Thompson Mrs William A Niss Mrs Frederick W Robie Mrs B H Kitchen Mrs Clinton W Owen and Mrs Raphael Colbeth. The Colbeths, new to Bath, reside at 20 Garden street where Mr Colbeth manages the Central Maine Power Co office.

Harold Colbeth Richard H. Johnson William F. Mussenden Bath Garden Street Mr. Colbeth Central Maine Power Co

Miss Anita Bagdikian to Marry Charles Metcalf

Dr and Mrs Paul Bagdikian announce the engagement of their daughter Miss Anita Bagdikian to Charles E Metcalf son of Mr and Mrs Leonard F Metcalf of Wiscasset. Miss Bagdikian is a University of Vermont graduate and Metcalf is a Wiscasset Academy alumnus employed as locomotive fireman for the Maine Central Railroad. No wedding date has been set.

Paul G. Bagdikian Oak Street Anita Bagdigian Charles E. Metcalf Leonard F. Metcalf Wiscasset Bagdikian University of Vermont Metcalf Wiscasset Academy Maine Central Railroad

Print Selection Topic At B I W Camera Club

The Farnsworth Museum entry prints will be chosen at the B I W Camera Club meeting at 7:30 in the recreation hall. Fred Pinkham will show color slides of Quebec City. All B I W employees and photography enthusiasts are invited.

Farnsworth Museum Tofhight B. I. W. Camera Club Recreation Hall Quebec City Fred Pinkham

Health report: Sagadahoc county communicable diseases

State health report for week ending April 30 lists measles cases in Phippsburg Richmond and West Bath, with chicken pox in two towns and hepatitis in others. Six chicken pox cases and six measles cases statewide, plus two hepatitis cases.

Sagadahoc County State of Maine Department of Health and Welfare Phippsburg Richmond West Bath

Bowdoinham lodge notes memorial service and calls

Electa Chapter OES held a memorial for members lost this year. Vivian Dodge was reelected grand marshal. Gretchen Hatch installed as treasurer. Comfort Branch Sunshine Society hosted a large day meeting with gifts and sick cards. Boy Scouts and Explorers planned a June camping trip pending a paper drive. Many local residents listed travel, relocations, and visits across Maine and New England amid community events and upcoming VFW officer installations.

Electa Masonic Hall Lelia Blodgett Stella Randall Wendall Heenie Ernest Hunter Gladys Raymond Evelyn Astley Leona Hackett Louise Curtis Vivian Dodge Grand Lodge Gretchen Hatch Ruth G. Dodge Comfort Branch Sunshine Society Mildred Richmond Lisbon Falls Gardiner Mary Webber George Millay Helen Millay Nancy MacDonald Josephine Valentine Lucille Jewell Barbara June Uhle Sandra Benner Carol Leonard Irma Douglas Nina Lee Jewell Elaine Merrill Louise Aidonna Valentine Nancy Dodge Susan Fides Linda Hackett Sheila Brown Malcolm Jewell Bishop Ridge Bowdoinham Baptist Church William Dingley California Raymond Stein Brunswick Ruth Bacon Medford Mass Herschel McEwen Ralph McEwen Limestone Air Base Texas Petroff el Paso Germany Millay Road George Sedgley Seabrook Smithtown N. H Arthur Frizzle Earl Brown Florida Harpswell Ella Temple Shirley Kuta Dana Temple Harry Mosher Wiscasset Bert Temple Woolwich William Valentine Frank Eaton Barbara Butler

Beacon Street Men Plan for Ladies' Night

The Beacon Street Methodist church Men's club outlined its annual Ladies' Night for May 20 at the Worster house in Hallowell. A members and guests dinner will precede an entertainment segment announced by President J. Franklin Howe, with flowers to be bought for Mother's Day.

Beacon Street Methodist Church Worster House Hallowell J. Franklin Howe Waldo Weston Clifton Tedford U. S. Air Corps Alaska Los Angeles Alcan Weston Air Force Fairbanks Carleton Pye Dwight F. Packard

First Baptist Sewing Circle Plans Maine Baptist Convention

The Ladies Sewing Circle of the First Baptist church met for an all day session to discuss the Maine State convention of Baptist churches to be held here June 6 to 9. Committees for the convention dinner will be named at the May 18 meeting, with another all-day session and a covered dish noon dinner.

Ladies Sewing Circle The First Baptist Church Maine State Convention of Baptist Churches

Bath Boy Named Public Management Student

Richard H. Cahill son of Mr and Mrs Andrew R Cahill of 68 South Street has been named Public Management student for the city of Rockland this Summer. The University of Maine junior will work with various city departments for twelve weeks of the summer vacation period.

Richard H. Cahill Andrew R. Cahill South Street City of Rockland University of Maine Cahill

Also Mentioned on This Page

Cramp’s Philadelphia Cramp Yard Pete Newell Maine Hury America Pearl Harbor General Hyde Old Iron Works Jack U. S. S. Drayton Destroyer Division 62 U. S. S. Lamson Banks Front Street First Baptists Paul K. Niven, Jr London Hockomock Council D. of P Bath Elks Lodge Olin Mathieson Chemical Corporation Inner Wheel Dickson Lioness Club Walker Anita Bagdikian Charles Metcalf Camera Club Health Report Belmont Harold Hackett Dial Ada Gree Lal l Thors Apo Bai Nesaab Wallace Bowdoinham Joseph Martin Boston Hartley Douglas Robert Dudley Manwaring-Moreau-Bamforth William Prindell Vera Heath Mabel Heenie Waldron Connecticut Waikiki Rock Hudson Barbara Rush Lightfoot CinemaScope & Technicolor Beacon Street First Baptist Sewing Circle NTO Jack Sernas Kurt Kasznar Sun Mon Keenan Jarma Ee Pavel Tecacol Gemma Richard Widmark
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